The clearing outside of the cave is very small and rocky. Only about four or five people can fit it if they squeeze. The ground is very rough and covered with plant life. There are also a few trees growing in the mouth of the cave, to the east of the tiny clearing, meaning people have to slip between the trees to get into the cave. This makes it easier to hide, because the people will drag brush to the cave mouth and make it look like it has fallen there naturally, blocking the existence of the cave at all. The clearing is both very convenient as it makes an excellent hiding place, and very inconvenient because it is very hard to get people through the clearing and into the cave quickly in an emergency.
a small clearing, Mountain
family
queen
I was the daughter of a high ranking nobleman overseas. To make a trade alliance with the King, my parents offered me in marriage. It wasn't my idea, but it has turned out very well. I've produced two living sons as heirs, and the king treats me kindly. I spend my time doing embroidery and talking with my ladies in waiting.
Oh, hello! I didn't see you all here. Oh my, you startled us as well your majesty!  What are you doing way out here?  We don't have much, but can offer you the warmth of a hearty fire if we have your leave to get it started. That is too kind! I seem to have lost track of time wandering out here. My bodyguard is out here somewhere...May I wait with you while he catches up? Please, you honour us with your presence your grace! Wonderful, thank you. Tell me, do you all live out here? Yes, in the nearby cave.  It's not much, but ever since Ganderwattle was destroyed by orcs, this has become our new home. Oh, those awful orcs. They have truly been a menace. I'm very sorry to hear you lost your former home. Have your soldiers been able to stop the raids?  The forest makes it so very easy for them to hide and catch us unawares. Unfortunately not. There are rumors that they tunnel underground. Completely undetectable. That would explain much!  I have also heard that they are not truly creatures of flesh, but some sort of fungi?  But how can that be true if they bleed when cut? It is truly hard to say. As far as I am concerned, they are merely monsters to be eradicated. Well, you will get no argument on that account from us.