Here are three alternate prose sections continuing the story, each with a different tone and style: **Version 1 (Red - Tense and Suspenseful)** <nc-section data-title="Apprehension" data-color="red"> Thunder snorted, pawing the dusty earth restlessly as we neared the stables. A hulking figure emerged from the shadows, his armor glinting menacingly in the fading light. It was Sir Roland, his face etched with an expression that was unreadable. He didn't smile, nor offer any words of welcome. Just a curt nod as he took hold of Thunder's reins, his grip surprisingly firm. "You must be Frederick," he said, his voice gruff, a low rumble that seemed to vibrate through my bones. "Follow me." </nc-section> **Version 2 (Green - Friendly and Welcoming)** <nc-section data-title="A Warm Welcome" data-color="green"> A broad smile stretched across Sir Roland's face as I dismounted, his hand outstretched in greeting. "Frederick, by the twinkling stars! It's good to finally meet you lad!" His voice boomed with a warmth that instantly put me at ease. "Thunder here looks like he could use some fresh hay and a good groom. Come, I'll show you to the stables – we've been expecting you." He clapped me on the back, the force of it nearly sending me stumbling. "Welcome to Castle Blackrock, squire!" </nc-section> **Version 3 (Blue - Mysterious and Intriguing)** <nc-section data-title="Whispers in the Wind" data-color="blue"> Sir Roland stood by the stables, his back to me, his silhouette a dark shape against the dying light. Even from a distance, I could sense a strange stillness about him, an aura of quiet power that sent a shiver down my spine. As I approached, a gust of wind whispered through the trees, carrying with it the faint scent of woodsmoke and something far more ancient, something that smelled of dragons and forgotten magic. He turned, his eyes meeting mine – eyes that seemed to hold the secrets of a thousand lifetimes. "You are here," he said simply, his voice a low murmur. "The time has come." </nc-section> Let me know if you'd like me to develop any of these further or explore other possible directions for the story.