The castle is located at the top of an erosive cliff face of a vast ocean. An entire wing of the castle appear to have collapsed into the ocean due to the erosion of the cliff face, perhaps the reason why the castle now lay abandoned.
An abandoned castle on an ocean cliff side, Abandoned
elderly man
villager
I work as a blacksmith. I make all of the weapons for the King's army. I live with my wife and two children. I don't get paid that much in service to the royalty.
Old man, what are you doing in this abandoned castle? Oh, my son! I've been waiting for you to return! It's been so long...you look so different I'm sorry, I think you must be confused.  I lost my father long ago at sea, and have been a blacksmith for the king's army since I was a young boy.  What do you know of my father? Father? Whats this speak of fathers? Who are you? What are you doing in my castle? As I suspected, let me try a different approach.  Sir, the castle has been raided.  And you as the King of this land must run into hiding or all will be lost.  Follow me I've been sent  by the queen to save you! A raid?! Stand back, son! This isn't the first time those bandits have tried to take my castle! We will protect it or die trying like men! I know of a place that has lots of weapons.  The town apothecary has a cannon, and a doctor, but mostly a cannon!  I fear if we don't use it my wife and children will never see me again. A cannon?! No no no that wont do...we'll need a catapult! Okay, it looks like I'm going to be here for a while.   Tell me your name, that way your legend can live on. My name....I havent spoken my name in so long. My name is Daniel I was named after my father and his father before him. I'm the oldest and wisest man of my community. Okay, listen Wise Daniel, the only reason I'm up here is because I was paid a gold piece by the king to come and see why there has been a light in the abandoned castle.  My wife is cooking me a nice stew of lamb at home, and my kids are probably chasing our last living chicken around the yard.  It's been a long day.  How about we go get you a room at the inn, so we can all have a good night. Daniel? Who is this Daniel you speak of? My name is Walter, boy you really are a confused one.