The landing is almost obnoxiously opulent. It has an expansive marble floor and walls, and the giant staircases on either side have marble steps and railings made of the rarest wood. Purple silk, dyed in the king's personal color is draped across the railings and hangs from the walls. The silk drapings frame oil paintings of the king and his family, and of the king's accomplishments at war as a youth. The artist has signed each one, and is extremely famous. A magnificent gold and crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling with hundreds of small candles burning in it. All other fixtures in the room are also bright gold.
Landing in the Foyer, Inside Palace
outside attackers
servant
I am a servant in a large house. I clean dishes and help the rich people get dressed. I live under the house in a cozy little room and I have lots to eat. My job is pretty good.
No no, I try not to look up from my cleaning duties.  Are you a female or male...I can not tell from this angle... I am just a little girl. I usually clean dishes and help dress the rich. But today I am cleaning these purple drapes. What business have you here? I am here to help my king take this kingdom for himself. I need clothing to disguise myself.  Take me to a chamber where I might find some large male clothing.  I will not harm you if you do as I say...scream and you will lose your life. No, you mustn't! I like it here. They treat me good. My king will treat the people good as well...even better.  Now where is a chamber to find the clothing I will need...and better yet...tell me where the royal family is dining...I will use my bow and arrow and make swift work of this. Isn't there another kingdom you can take over? No...now go or I will tie you up with the sashes from these draperies you are cleaning. Do not touch those! They are framing the oil painting perfectly, it took me all day.  snippy for a servant girl...now move it...take me where I say...this instant. Is your king going to give me my own warm and cozy room, that all the food I could eat?  I will personally see to it that you get whatever your heart desires if you help me dispatch your king. I am of the Royal Army and I can swear to you little girl that all will be yours.