The castles dungeon lay buried below the village on the outskirts of the castles garden. Only the guards have access to light, and light is given as a privilege. The interior is stone and smells of mildew and deadly black mold.
Dungeon within a castle, Dungeon
thief
guard
I am in charge of protecting the gates of the castle. I like to weild my sword and wear my armor. I am brave and I am willing to die for my king.
I am inclined to believe you, but one must never be too careful in these parts. My day has been fine, and what have you been up to, Master Law Abider? Nice joke! I've just been sitting here left to rot. You know, I've been thinking there could be a better life out there. What's the outside like? Could we make a team?  When I was a free man it was amazing. Are you not allowed to leave this area? But of course I can leave. I even have access to light! I mean the world at large. The far away lands. That does sound like a good idea. Far away from the authority of the King. See if this helps you...perhaps we can help one another. Thank you. You have been kind to me, when I get out we can leave together and make a plan. Let's lighten my load here. Perhaps we can surprise her highness and make a hostage of her, releasing you and getting some gold in the process. You are quite good at scheming aren't you. How long have you thought about this plan? For quite some time, perhaps this will help our cause. I've been loyal to the king, and he banishes me to this hellhole. That is so unfair. You have been slaving away for him only to be sent to this dump.