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A coming-of-age tale

High in the mountains, Thanatos, clan chief, is certain he will have a son to inherit his name and legacy. Alas, his wife bears a daughter, Alana, whom he chooses to disown until she comes of age to marry.

Away from her father’s gaze, Alana grows up in the shadows, her heart full of dreams. Her nurse whispers to her, like prayers to the moon, the ancient legends of the mysterious City of Opal: an almost mythical place, perched between sky and earth, where free, courageous, and powerful warrior women, the Amazons, shape their destinies through sheer will.

At the dawn of adolescence, with her future seemingly sealed by an arranged marriage, Alana makes a bold choice. Refusing the submissive life her father imposes, she flees and embarks on a perilous journey through forests and mountains. Guided by instinct and inspired by the tales of her childhood, she finally reaches the gates of the City of Opal.

What she discovers there surpasses her wildest expectations: a world where women shape their own destinies, where courage, discipline, and loyalty matter more than birthright. Welcomed among the Amazons, Alana learns the arts of sword fighting, horseback riding, and above all, freedom. Each day of training is a triumph over herself, each trial another step on the path to her emancipation. The horseriders of the Equestrian Troupe of the Château de Chantilly are the Amazons, and beneath the dome of the Grandes Écuries, with the horses, routines, and costumes, they help make this equestrian show truly enchanting.

From forgotten girl to celebrated warrior, Alana carves her own story, proving you don’t need to be a boy to be a hero.

Come experience this powerful and moving equestrian show, where adventure, magic, and the courage of a young heroine will take you on an unforgettable journey!

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