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A quiet valley cradles the tiny village of Meulegem, tucked between two gentle hills crowned with stately homes. The lower hill bears the count’s grand castle with mirrored domes, while the higher rise holds the baron’s more modest, picture‑perfect manor, watched over by an ancient wind‑mill that still turns. A single winding road leads past the “Vosken” and “Nachtegaal” inns, flower‑bordered cottages, a white‑washed church and a modest town hall, framing a timeless countryside scene.

The baron and the count, long‑time friends whose families have intertwined for generations, share gentle rule over the village— the baron overseeing civic matters, the count the surrounding lands. Their children, a son and daughter, wander the meadows in carefree play while the villagers tend their fields, pay dues and gather at the church, creating a rhythm of simple, peaceful life.