**Version 1 (red)** <nc-section data-title="The Welcoming Knight" data-color="red"> As I dismounted near the stables, a figure emerged from the shadows. His armor gleamed in the fading sunlight, and the emblem of a rearing stallion adorned his chest. "Welcome, young Frederick," he boomed, extending a gauntleted hand. "I am Sir Roland, the protector of these lands. Your journey has been long, I trust?" His voice was a blend of kindness and authority, the kind that commanded respect without instilling fear. I shook his hand firmly, feeling the strength in his grip and the weight of the responsibility I was about to undertake. The knight's presence was a reassuring sign that I had arrived at the right place to forge my destiny. </nc-section> **Version 2 (green)** <nc-section data-title="A Knight's Greeting" data-color="green"> Near the stables, a man stood tall, his silhouette framed by the setting sun. His armor shone with the luster of careful maintenance, and a sense of calm emanated from him. "Greetings, Frederick," he said, his voice carrying the warmth of a hearth fire. "I am Sir Roland, your mentor and guide in the ways of knighthood. You've made quite the journey to be here today." His eyes twinkled with a hint of mischief, and I couldn't help but feel at ease. As he clasped my shoulder in a welcoming gesture, I knew that this man would not only teach me to wield a sword but also to carry the honor of being a knight. </nc-section> **Version 3 (blue)** <nc-section data-title="First Encounters" data-color="blue"> The scent of hay and leather filled the air as I led Thunder toward the stables. A seasoned knight, clad in gleaming armor, stepped forward to meet me. "Ahoy, young squire," he called out, a friendly smile gracing his weathered face. "I am Sir Roland, the guardian of this castle and your instructor in the art of chivalry. The road that brought you here must have been fraught with challenges." He offered a hand in greeting, his tone suggesting that he understood the weight of my travels. With a firm handshake, I accepted his welcome, eager to learn from such a decorated warrior and hoping to prove my worth in the days to come. </nc-section>