<nc-section data-title="Chapter 2: The Knight's Order" data-color="red"> As Thunder and I approached the stables, a tall and grizzled figure emerged from the shadows. Sir Roland, the local knight, eyes me up and down before nodding in approval. "You must be Frederick, the new squire," he says with a gravelly voice. I dismount, my legs weary from the long journey. The knight gestures towards the stable, and we enter the dimly lit interior. The smell of hay and horses fills the air. Sir Roland starts to examine my horse, running his weathered hand over Thunder's muscular form. "You've got good taste in steeds," he says. "This one has spirit." I watch him closely, eager to learn from the seasoned knight. </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Chapter 2: The Knight's Order" data-color="green"> Upon reaching the stables, I find Sir Roland leaning against the wooden barrier. His piercing green eyes observe me as I swing down from Thunder's back. "Frederick, the new recruit," he says with a crooked smile. The sun casts an amber glow over the courtyard as we head into the stable. The air is ripe with the scent of hay and sweat. Sir Roland starts to inspect my gear, his gnarled fingers probing the leather straps. "You've got some room to grow, but you're off to a good start." I stand tall, trying to soak up every word of wisdom from the seasoned knight. </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Chapter 2: The Knight's Order" data-color="blue"> As we near the stables, I notice Sir Roland talking to a stable hand. He raises his chin in greeting and strides towards me. Tall and lean, with eyes as blue as the summer sky, he is as gentle as he is fierce. "Frederick, the future of our Order," he says warmly. We stroll into the stable's cool shadows. The smell of hay and horses envelops me. Sir Roland begins to inspect my armor, flipping through the supple leather. "Your riding skills are impressive, but there's more to being a knight than just horsemanship." I listen intently, eager to learn from this distinguished knight. </nc-section>