The trailhead to the forest is a dirt trail, dusty as it has not rained in a while. The overhang of the trees is luscious and green with only patches of sunlight beaming through the dense canopy. There are many large trees, some with arrows still stuck in their trunks. The trail is treacherous as it leads through the densest part of the forest, through a stream and to a well-hidden castle. Once inside the forest, the shade and canopy has provided plenty of opportunities for foliage to grow making it harder to follow.
The opening to the drawbridge of the castle, Trail
bird
horse
We have hooves. four of them. and you can ride us. Oats please!
What's up? Please address me as if my title meant something to you. Oh, I'm sorry what is your proper title? I am Sir Toodles. Sub-Captain of the Second Royal Force.  Oh wow that's quite a title! How did you go about getting that? I kicked a squire in the head and the guard found it funny. Plus it gave him an opportunity to request a repaint of the stables.  *flies to new perch on an arrow lodged in a tree* Dear me that is hilarious! You must be a very brave Horse then to lead an army I am stationed at the drawbridge. I am too important to be used for such tasks beneath my station.  Well, I'm here just scavenging for whatever food or treasures I can find while trying to hide from the bigger birds.  Nothing too dangerous makes it this close to the castle. No one would dare face me. I know my job. Oh thank god you got my back. If you see any eagles flying around don't be afraid to use this on 'em! I fear nothing. I am trained specifically to kill with one hit on my bow that i somehow use with hooves. Hmm. In my travels of the forest I have seen many foes you could face. I'll make a wager with you. If you can prove your skill and shoot this nut out of the sky after I drop with with your arrow, I'll let you know where an enemy camp is so you can surprise attack them. 