The abandoned mine is located in a field with a few trees. It is unable to be seen from far away. The closer you get the more you  notice the ground caving in around the hole. When you peer down into the mine, you see crumbling walls and concrete and a hole so deep you can't see where it ends.
Abandoned mine entrance, Abandoned
a wise-looking turtle
family member
I'm but a member of the king's family. Royal blood runs in my viens but my path to the throne is a long one.
Hi little turtle. Youre a long way from the river.  River? I live in a bog!  Oh! Even still thats a long way from here! Are you lost in this mine Yes, but more troubling is the giant hole with seemingly no bottom. We need to back away lest we fall to our deaths. You know the king would probably reward me greatly for bringing him a talking turtle..... I have been in your family for two generations, you would sell me for some petty coin so easily?  Coin? Probably not. But my own castle? Pretty tempting After all you have learned from me, and all of the wisdom I have provided you? Is this why you have followed me to this cave, do you seek to ambush me? Sorry but all the knowledge in the world wont give me a castle and a wife to go with it You vicious cretin! You absolute fiend! *the turtle attempts to bite the family member*. Arrgghh! Youre mine! *the turtle attempts to run, but finds himself overpowered by the family member.* You'll regret this, I know you will! Think of what the king may do to me!