Large and spacious, the master bedroom houses a giant four poster bed with cerulean silk curtains. The bed is covered with dozens of fluffy pillows and the duvet is inlaid with sapphires and intricate silver embroidery. There lays a thick fur carpet in front of the bed. The floor-to-ceiling windows let in sunlight which catches on various gems and jewels. An ancient mahogany writing desk sits before one of the windows and has important looking papers and scrolls spread atop it.
Master Bedroom, Inside Castle
a powerful but aged wizard
the king
I was born into power. I was raised to rule and have a very egotistical way of looking at the world. I control the fates of many people, which is how it should be.
Well then, wizard, I've glad you've come at last.  We've much to talk about, you and I. Of course Your Majesty, how may I serve you? It has come to my attention that I've squeezed as much taxes as I can out of the commoners.  However, the third wing of my palace still has a *great* deal of rennovation, and the Hall of Mirrors so I can admire myself is still *quite* unfinished.  I was hoping to consult you as to a way out of my... financial difficulties. Financial concerns are tricky business for a wizard. As you know the alchemy of turning objects to gold is dangerous. Wizards in other realms have long attempted the feat, only to destroy the very castle they wished to improve. Perhaps I can induce the peasants to produce more. Hrm, I was hoping for a quick fix to all this, but I suppose if you think it wise, I will trust you in this matter.  What do you have in mind? Hmm, let's see here. This book may have the spells I need.... Increase focus... Crop growth... Work harder...  Well focus sounds bad - the peasants could decide they could band together and overthrow me.  Perhaps a combination of crop growth and working harder?  And something to attract merchants besides my most magnificent self? bah, this is no good, this book doesn't have the right spells.  I'll have to rely on my old wizard memory to get through this!  Crop growth should be easy enough, but for the hard work and merchant issue, we'll need to gather the peasants together. Oh, erm, I *don't* believe the maid has *quite* gotten around to emptying that yet. doesn't matter, the maid can toss the book out with the royal excrement. now, about gathering the peasants for my spell... Ah yes, well, that shan't be too much trouble.  They're like talking sheep, the peasants.  Fairly easy to herd into one place!   I rather enjoy performing for the peasants. They do love a good magic trick. I shall request the town cryer to gather them for a show.