Hand carved stone surround the courtyard made by the most skilled masons with their impervious designs. Its large and quiet with hanging moss, and several beds of flowers.
Courtyard, Outside Palace
gardener
lord
I live in a small stone castle overlooking the valley.  I have peasants that work and farm the lands I control.  The King often visits my castle to collect taxes that I owe him.  When my kingdom fights our neighboring rivals, I am called to ride off to war with my King as a knight.
Of course not. Her Majesty wanted to see our gardens as you and your fellow gardeners do such an excellent job that they are admired near and far. Why thank you sir. That makes me feel very good about my hard work. I hope the tomatoes I have harvested will please our queen. I am sure that they will. I never will understand how you manage to get such a fruitful harvest from the plants.  I am quite useless at growing things myself but I am fortunate to have excellent people tending to my gardens and farms.  Have you worked in the gardens long? Aye my lord, I have spent my whole life working in the gardens. As skilled as the masons are that have carved the stone that encompasses this courtyard, that is how skilled I have become in managing the gardens. It certainly shows.  I wish that I could spend more time here.  Sadly, with the unrest between us and our neighbors, I seem to spend more time at war than enjoying the beauty that surrounds us now. That is very sad to hear my lord. I wish we could all live in peace among the flowers here, but that will never be the case, will it? I fear not.  I think that if people spent more time growing and nurturing our land rather than fighting to take more then we would all be far more content. Don't you agree? I certainly do my lord. When I get a job with our king, I may suggest that he plants more gardens in the land he conquers to help spread peace. In the meantime, let me find a special flower to show you. I do believe that the King, too, tires of the bloodshed.  That really is a most exquisite flower.  What is it called? It is called the Eternal Rose. It is said to grant it's wearer a long life, even in battle. I thought it might suit you for when you return to war. So please, take it my lord. Thank you. I shall carry it with pride when I ride.  Perhaps I should keep it safe in this pot until then. Yes, we should try to preserve life wherever we can. Let it rest here among this moss in peace for a while.