A large, gurgling pit of quicksand. Many adventurers and poor critters lie at the bottom of the pit. The pit is surrounded by an extensive swampland and is shielded by the many trees and shrubs that surround it.
Quicksand Pit, Swamp
bigfoot
critter
I'm a little critter creature who loves to roam the castle. I should be out in the forest with my other critter kin, but I just love the warmth of the kitchen. Castle creeping is a dangerous life for an unwanted animal like me. But I can't help it! I can't resist a good hearth.
Somebody help!  I'm sinking!  Please, somebody, anybody! Here you go Please, pull me out! I think I'm sinking deeper!  Please, bigfoot! Here, grab this instead. Thank you, bigfoot.  I thought my goose was cooked for sure this time.  Whew, I can't believe I escape Aurelia, Terminator of Critters in the castle and quicksand in the swampland in one day! Sounds like quite the day indeed. How did you get stuck in there? I was trying to escape the castle, the king issued an order that all critters be "removed"! That's an odd request, but I can see how it might've led to that. What brings you to these parts, bigfoot? Just roaming around looking for some food. I can dig that, speaking of my stomach is rumbling.  Let us search together? I am more of a loner... but I suppose I can spend a bit of time here.