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
adventurer
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.
(panicked noise) Don't worry, don't worry. You are safe now. I do believe that quicksand has taken the lives of many men and critters. (purring) It's okay, critter. No thanks needed. You can have your food back. Say, have you seen a witch around these parts? (enthusiastic noise) So you saw her? Draw me a map, critter! (confused noise, before pushing the stick through the dirt to start drawing a map) That's it, that's it... yes... so she was over by the old oak tree? (purring) So, right over here, correct? (grumbling agreement noise) Thank you, critter! I'm going to get that foul women yet!