The courtyard is a huge pavilion of stone patio outside of the palace. It is in the shape of a large rectangle and boarders the west end of the palace. It is bordered in luscious hedges dotted with colorful flowers, particularly roses. Throughout the courtyard there are potted flowers, stone benches, statues and bird baths and fenced garden plots, and also a central atrium, that all evoke the feeling on an Arcadian garden.
Courtyard, Outside Palace
ancient king
bluebird
I am a beautiful bluebird and love to fly. I live in a tree near the castle. Humans sometime take my eggs for food. I love flying around and above the castle grounds.
I think you look very regal!  Especially in such a beautiful Arcadian garden such as this! Well thank you kind bird, are you enjoying the garden? Very lovely!  I do so love flying above the garden, soaring in the breeze! I can only imagine what it must be like to soar in the sky. It is wonderful!  Though sometimes when I return home, humans have stolen my eggs! Why would they do such a thing, certainly no one should be interested in eating them. Seems a bit cruel doesn't it? It certainly does, I cannot fathom doing such a thing myself. Thank goodness!  What can you tell me of the lands you rule, oh ancient one? They are vast with a harsh chill, most of the earth is frozen. I come from the north. And how long have you ruled? It seems like such a long time, a millennia perhaps. I have entirely lost count at this point.