As the Festival came to an end, the changes in the weather were quite drastic.
The days got considerably shorter and the breeze surrounding the city got colder.
Even before it was four in the evening, the sun began to set which made nights longer and also meant that the work hours got shorter.
Lake Poliza froze overnight and would remain that way until the ice thawed when spring arrived after a couple of months.
Winters in Rosenhyde, especially in the north where Amarthea was located, would face a severe drop in temperature.
Those who could afford a steady supply of firewood or had trees in their back garden were spared but those who did not were not so lucky.
The Royal family supported the citizens of the land by allowing them to purchase firewood at a subsidized rate and these logs to keep them warm was provided by various noble families who wished to offer their aid to the King.
No more flogging by the scary grandmother! Yvonne has completed her piano courses.
What do you think the Duke and Duchess are planning?