In the far east of the Old Continent, bordering the "World Wall" and guarding the route between the western countries and the Peacock Islands, lay the Desert Kingdom Heimar.
The Royal Capital—Ancient Medina, Sand Dune Palace.
Within the vast palace complex, huge white circular domes, pointed arch doors and windows, and exquisite decorations with intricate patterns gave this cluster of palaces a solemn yet varied style, powerful without losing elegance.
Compared with the architectural arts of the western countries, it was full of exotic flavor.
The current King, Malvan II, wearing a Golden Crown, was sitting high upon a throne that, though luxurious, looked somewhat timeworn, holding a jar of black liquid and examining it with full concentration.
The earnest look on his face made it seem as though he meant to stare some hidden secret out of this dark, foul-smelling stuff.
