Just inside the palace there is a lengthy hallway leading from the castle front.  The space is adorned with giant tapestries on the wall depicting scenes of knights performing heroic deeds.  One the floor is long plush runner carpet in a deep red color and adorned with gold trim.
Castle front, Inside Palace
knight
weapons master
I am a weapon master who is well trained in all weapon categories. I am trusted by the king to equip his soldiers with the finest weapons. I enjoy researching foreign lands to learn about new weapons.
Hello sir knight. Ah, good weapons master. I've been looking for you at the armory and they said you'd be here, what brings you to the castle front? Well I was looking for you, but I couldn't seem to find you either. It must be fate. Fate indeed! Say I wanted to show you some deflection I'm experiencing with the new sword I got last week. Do you have a few moments? Certainly, I was looking for you to check on the new swords performance. I do appreciate that thoughtful gesture sir. Well see last week in battle I think I may have hit some bone and the blade has bent quite badly on me. Look here. Hmm yes, there is a bit of a curve to it now. No worries I will take it to the forge and see if I cannot get that out for you. For my troubles I'd really appreciate it if you could upgrade the pommel as well. It's fine but I just need something that strikes a bit more fear! Something with a bit more of a "bite" I think I can do that. That'd do yes. Now, how long will this take. I've got an important battle just tomorrow that I may need a loaner for. I can certainly get it done within the next few hours for you, cannot have you going to battle with a simple loner. Oh, yes, of course. I do appreciate that, a man and his weapon form a special bond as I'm sure you know.