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
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bluebird
I am a beautiful bluebird and love to fly. I live in a tree near the castle. Humans sometime take my eggs for food. I love flying around and above the castle grounds.
-flutters around the courtyard- Hello, bluebird! You live such a carefree life, I am jealous. I do suppose that I do, I live near a beautiful castle in the land of MTC. I am simply visiting. I see, I see. Well, then I guess I can tell you my secrets. I have lied to the King. What have you lied to him about? I told him that I had not stolen from the church, but in truth, I have sold some of the items that belong to the church. I sold tapestries and the gold candelabra. Why would you do such a thing? My son is sick, and I want to arrange for his care. But I don't have the money. Oh, what to do. Even in such a beautiful courtyard filled with roses and flowers, my heart feels black. Could you have not asked for a loan or came into the money through another means? I tried, but my pride would not allow me to ask for such things. If the King finds out, I will be beheaded.