The courtyard is a huge pavilion of stone patio outside of the palace. It is in the shape of a large rectangle and boarders the west end of the palace. It is bordered in luscious hedges dotted with colorful flowers, particularly roses. Throughout the courtyard there are potted flowers, stone benches, statues and bird baths and fenced garden plots, and also a central atrium, that all evoke the feeling on an Arcadian garden.
Courtyard, Outside Palace
goldfinch
ancient king
I am the ancient king from a neighboring kingdom. I walk slowly and with purpose. I have a beard down to my waist and large ears.
Aye, merely standing hurts these old bones. How are you alive? I normally avoid people, but you can speak to me so I'll stay near you. I know not why my heart still beats, why my tongue still talks.  Maybe they need you to rid the world of the current King. I think I heard talk of you being well liked? Aye, I am very popular among the people. You were known as the Cat Loving King! Don't hold that against me.  I like birds too. Cats eat my type so we stay away but they are fun to watch from high above. Aye, some would say I was crazy for my cats.  Why you were nicknamed the Crazy Cat King! I still wonder why you are back alive. You are a little..dusty. My dear bird you know why I was named the Crazy Cat King!  I kept over 100 cats, all over the castle, as I was told they would bring me luck by a fortune teller. And they obviously did, as I am still here. Very true!  I heard the cats are out of the castle now with the current King there. Should have kept them huh!