The streets of Valerion were packed with onlookers as a path was opened in the center, knights acting as living barriers to keep the crowd off the broad road.
The sounds of hooves striking against cobblestone echoed through the air. Banners flew high, and hovering above were large floating pavilions, each pavilion reserved for a great house.
Surrounding these pavilions were knights mounted on flying beasts.
Large wyverns with wings that cast immense shadows circled the sky, alongside Pegasi and mighty griffins.
Each house had their own guardians, and higher still were great marvels of magical technology.
Airships floated in the clouds, releasing confetti and flower petals that rained down on the city.
The crowds on the streets chanted and screamed as a massive parade of warriors and knights marched proudly, their bright ceremonial armor glittering beneath the sun.
The flags of the great Valtheron Empire rippled in the wind.
