Opening the large stonework doors at the top of the grand staircase reveals the prized artifacts stored within the top floor of the palace. Inside are trinkets and baubles from far off lands, souvenirs from expeditions traversing across the entire realm. Large animal hides, beautiful tapestries, intricate statues of mythical animals, and other treasures hang upon thick oaken scaffolds. A thick coat of dust covers much of the treasure, suggesting a long absence of human contact or disruption.
Top floor of palace, Inside Palace
wife
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I own this land that the indolent soldiers are camping on. They have been here all summer. If I had known, I would not have sown any crops this spring. Now we are approaching harvest time and my fields are trampled. I am not sure how my family will survive this fall. I have worked my whole life for this land, and now it is ruining me.
Pretty view from up here. Wish we could stay here forever. Maybe we could. Have you ever noticed how much I look like the king? Maybe we could off him and I could take his place. You really think we won't get caught? He takes a stroll alone in the gardens every morning. All I have to do is hide in the bushes and wham! It'll be fun. You know what? We really have nothing to lose anyway. Let's do it. Cool, babe. That's why I love you, so. You're so easy to talk to, even about murdering the local royalty. Thanks dear, I try. Should we do it tomorrow? Sure. I'll need you to be ready to be my new love interest because I'll have to do away the queen, too, eventually. You and I will meet at a party and fall in love. What will we say happened to the real queen?  She'll fall out a window or something. Not worried about it, yet. Okay, I trust you. Where should I go until this party happens?