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<nc-section data-title="Version 1" data-color="red"> Frederick reined Thunder to a halt beside the stables, the stallion's hooves clattering on the cobblestones. The smell of hay and leather filled the evening air. As he dismounted, a tall figure in polished steel armor stepped from the shadows of the stable door. "Frederick, is it?" the man said, his voice warm and commanding. He removed his helmet, revealing a kind face lined by years of battle, and offered a gauntleted hand. "I am Sir Roland. I have been expecting you, lad. Welcome to Castle Draven — your training begins at dawn." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2" data-color="green"> The stable yard was muddy and loud with whinnying horses when Frederick slid down from Thunder's saddle, his legs shaking from the long ride. A broad-shouldered knight with a scar across his cheek and a beard gone grey at the edges was waiting for him, arms crossed. "You're late, squire," Sir Roland barked, though his eyes twinkled as he looked Frederick and his horse up and down. Then his stern face broke into a grin, and he clapped Frederick hard on the shoulder. "But you've kept your mount in fine condition. That's the first test passed. Come — I'll show you where you'll sleep, and where you'll work." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3" data-color="blue"> Frederick had just led Thunder into an empty stall when he sensed someone watching him. He turned to find a knight leaning against a wooden post, his dark cloak drawn over dented armor, a dragon sigil faded on his breastplate. "Sir Roland," Frederick breathed, dropping to one knee. "Rise, boy. There's no need for that here," the knight said quietly, helping him to his feet. He glanced toward the castle towers, where a single light burned in the highest window. "You have come at a strange time, Frederick. But perhaps that is no accident. Come, walk with me, and I will tell you why." </nc-section>