The room is dark and the air is still. There are large barrels of wine from various decades. The corners are spotted with cobwebs.
The Bottlery, Inside Castle
merchant
king
I am a king of the whole empire. I give rules and pursuit them. I am brave and fearless.
Shhh!  Not so loud, my good man.  I had hoped to make it here without my Queen suspecting I had traversed from the castle without my Royal Guard as escort.  If word gets back that I'm here, the guards will be here before I've even a sip. Have a taste of our finest, on the house. Ah, thank you, good merchant.  It is good to get away from all the pomp and circumstance for a time. Why did you sneak away? Ah - what a delight oaky afterbirth.  Well, while it is known throughout the kingdom of my might and battle prowess, truthfully ever since I married my queen... Do you want to buy some of the wine to take back with you? Perhaps I'll have my valet come by and pick up some later.  Best avoid the wrath of queens, especially one bent on propriety.  Ah how I long of the simple thrill of battle, of me with my sword in hand and no rules and fripperies! Well when you win that battle, we'll celebrate with my finest wines! Ah, I'm afraid my Lady cares more for feites and feasts.  And with the increase in diplomacy from these things, so less becomes the need for battle.  The warrior King is a dying breed, I'm afraid. Well next time you host a feast, be sure to serve my fine wines! The finest in the kingdom! Well you certainly know how to ply your trade, merchant.  Perhaps I'll even have you come up to the castle sometime, and perhaps you can tempt the Queen with your wares. Here are some samples to share with the Queen.