An area with a beautiful garden in center surrounded by stone walls with entrances to different parts of the palace.  There's statues of mythological figures in different corners of the courtyard.
Courtyard, Outside Palace
bird
inhabitant
I'm a slave inhabitant of the palace. I was taken from my village at a young age . I will serve the king until I die  or old age.
Hello my bird friend You look hungry. I don't have much but would be happy to share this nut with you. Thank you my bird friend!  As a slave, I am not fed much at all.  I appreciate your generosity. I understand. It is very unfortunate. I'm glad you are able to take in part of the day in this courtyard and enjoy the beauty of it. Do you work for the King? I am a slave of the kind and serve him, yes.  May I offer you some water from my pitcher, friend? Ah, this pitcher will make a nice birdbath. I've always felt they should add a fountain in the courtyard for me to bathe on a hot day. I only wish that you, too, could relax in a nice bath. I wish that as well.  It would be relaxing to bathe and look at the statues. Now, to dry off. I believe the King has far too many slaves. I helped a couple escape just last week. I'd have given you the towel, cheeky friend!  I agree with you.  How did you help them escape? The guards at the courtyard gate are easily distracted by song. I sing a very special, lovely song. They listen a while and then are lulled to sleep. Once they are asleep and the gate is unguarded, anyone can leave unnoticed. I'm sure your song is lovely friend.  I do miss my family and my village so much.  Will you help me by singing to the guards? I will, indeed! There are only two on duty right now. It should be an easy task. I'll fly over in just a few moments, so you will need to get anything you want to take and be ready to go.