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
bluebird
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.
I cannot say that I do, but they are bound to be some in the courtyard. Why sad, sad king? It be a beautiful day! Oh that it is, it always is around these parts. Do you visit here often? I have never seen you here. No I haven't. I do not, I am from a neighboring kingdom. Oh! Oh! What is that kingdom like? Mostly it consists of frozen wasteland, so it is quite different from this region. What is frozen wasteland? What does that mean? It is almost always frigid, so much so that the earth freezes. Why live there, King? Is that why you are sad? I would not say that I am sad, what makes you think that? You are alone! You have been sitting and staring for hours! I thought I would come sing to you.