The night was serene. The full moon was shining with its divine glory. The sky was dark and adorned with a magnificent patchwork of constellations. The cold breeze of the night swept over the kingdom of Rajvarna, carrying with it the faint scent of night-blooming jasmines.

At the heart of the kingdom stood the royal palace of the Surya Chauhan dynasty, a timeless sentinel of stone and gold. The walls of the palace were bathed in the silvery moonlight. The palace grounds lay still, wrapped in the hush of midnight. The halls were silent; the royal family rested in deep slumber. Yet the tranquility failed to soothe the prince's restless heart.