This area is decorated with suits of armor, elaborate carpet pieces, and tapestries.  There's large, detailed paintings adorning the walls of past rulers.
Main hallway, Inside Palace
a visitor
steward
I am a steward who is trusted by people. I know all the ways to get to other parts of the world. I have read many books.
Welcome! I am so happy you are here!  How was your trip?   It was certainly interesting! I nearly got robbed just a few miles from here by a bandit on the road!  Oh my word!! The heathens in these parts are such scoundrels. Now, I know you wanted to ask me about how to get to the Castle in the next village is that still your final destination? It is! You know me so well! Shall we head that way?  Let me show you first what we must prepare for.  I think we shall rest here a few days to make sure you are ready for the perils ahead.  The first area we must traverse is the dark forest.  Even if we start in the morning it will be pitch black.  I have candles here that we can use, do you also have a lantern? Have you heard of any dangers that might be lurking in the forest? I have only heard tales... The forest should be quiet if we leave during the morning.  However, it is when we reach the clearing that we will face danger.  That is why I have this suit of armor for you.  In the clearing there will be many tribesman who will shoot arrows at you. It is said that they have the power to remain invisible, as they are never seen only their arrows flying through the air.  Unfortunately, if you try to go around the clearing by staying the forest they will suck your soul straight from your body - which is why we must go through the clearing.  My goodness! That is the most terrifying thing I have ever heard! What will happen if we don't come back?! What will our families do?  Do not worry my friend.  I have been ordered to protect you at all costs.  I have traveled this path twice before and always returned home.  I do wonder though what is at the castle that so many seek? There are many cryptic notes regarding a treasure in this notebook that I found on my way over here! Take a look at it!  Interesting, I have not seen this type of language in many years. I have read about it in many books, but have never seen it in person.  I do believe that this is the old language of the Leprechauns, is it not? I think you may be right! Perhaps a pot of gold lies in the castle? 