A crumbling hole gapes in the side of the stone, surrounded by rotted wood timbers. A few rusted pieces of block and tackle lay half-buried in scraggly grass. A strange sort of humming noise emanates from within.
Abandoned Mine, Mountain
rat
bat
I live in the deep, dark caves of the kingdom. I sleep during the day and fly at night. I hang from the cave walls while I sleep.
Ah, look out there, friend rat!  That goblin looks a wee bit hungry... or asleep.  I can never tell when they aren't moving, but you just can't trust a goblin... I appreciate your help and advice, cousin! These mineshafts too, I don't know.  I moved in here but it just seems like it's slowly falling apart.  I mean, just look at the state of this wood! Surely it is to your liking though? Apart from the inert goblin?  Well, so long as the ceiling doesn't fall down while I'm trying to sleep, I suppose. Ah yes cousin, sleeping upside down has its drawbacks. Have you ever considered doing it the sensible way?  Is it sensible to lay on the ground where just *anyone* could attack you though? True .. there is a strange humming noise around here  Ah, you hear it too?  Thank goodness, I thought I was losing my hearing.  Now *that* would be a difficulty for me.  Has it gotten louder, though, do you think? It is loud enough that it is causing me irritation  Are your paws strong enough to work that ax there? Perhaps we could cut down the wood there a bit to cave in just the back of it.  It's making me a little nervous, now... I know not if my paws are strong enough but I am happy to try 