Here are three alternate prose sections continuing the story: <nc are-section data title="First Impressions" data -color ="red"> Thunder's hooves pounded on cobblestone as we neared a group of stablehands. A tall figure stepped forward, clad in gleaming armor that reflected even twilight’a fading light Sir Roland smiled down at me.” Welcome to Castle Blackwood,” he boomed his voice like distant thunder." I feel the weight of my own untested steel underweight on Thunder's saddle .“My name is Frederick,"I stammered "and… and honoredto be here, sir knight" </nc-section> <n c - section data title ="Green Beginnings” data – color="green"> The smell of hay mixed with leather filled the air as we arrived at a bustling stable yard. A weathered man in simple tunic smiled from beneath his straw hat and greeted me, "Welcome to Blackwood young squire." He introduced himself simply,"Roland" before gesturing toward Thunder.” Fine beast you have there,” he commented “Strong bloodlines indeed! </nc-section> <n c - section data title ="Azure Skies” data – color="blue"> Thunder slowed his pace as we entered a courtyard bathed in the last rays of sunlight. An imposing knight with sapphire blue eyes and silver hair stood beside him, hands resting on hilt that peeked above gleaming breastplate Sir Roland offered me hand "Welcome to Blackwood,” he said voice smooth like velvet “I am your mentor here" His gaze lingered for an instant , a faint hint of curiosity in his deep-set eye s </nc - section>