A rank maze of sewers that lie below the tower. They course with filthy ooze from the experiments of the mad king. Rats patrol its smelly walkways. Bones of treasure seekers lie riddled across the walkways, nibbled clean by the fat rats.
Tower Sewers, Inside Tower
treasure seekers
mad king
I am someone who has gone a bit crazy. I like to rule over those that I deem lesser than me. I get my way by use of violence and bribery.
Gilderoy, my faithful servant, thank our guests for their prompt arrival. The rats hunger, and their hunger blocks the rain. They have such particular taste after so many thieves have sought our treasures. Um, is that you, your majesty? What are you doing down here> Tending to the kingdom, you fool. The kingdom exists to serve me, and I exist to serve myself. But neither will happen unless the rats and their god are paid their due. If there is no rain, there is no wheat, if there is no wheat, there is no ale, if there is no ale, there are no drunken women at my feasts. And if the rats hunger, there is no rain. It is clever of me, don't you think, to lure destitutes like you down here with my treasures? No, I think you have gone completely mad to be quite honest! Have I? Then if you are not down here for my treasure... pray tell WHY you are trespassing on royal affairs? I am down here for your treasure, but the idea that you are luring me here is nonsense. It is more than worth it for me! Ha! Worth it for the rats, as well! Don't make me dethrone you, damned psycho!  I will never be dethroned by anyone, let alone the likes of you, you miserable scum. Were you born in the sewers as well? I will NEVER fall. I will NEVER die. I have seen it. You may as well. You will die if you come any closer, stay back! Ugh. What have I JUST said. I shall NEVER die. But you, my subject, will, and in a most ghastly manner. You are poorly prepared for a fight with me, king.