Opening the large stonework doors at the top of the grand staircase reveals the prized artifacts stored within the top floor of the palace. Inside are trinkets and baubles from far off lands, souvenirs from expeditions traversing across the entire realm. Large animal hides, beautiful tapestries, intricate statues of mythical animals, and other treasures hang upon thick oaken scaffolds. A thick coat of dust covers much of the treasure, suggesting a long absence of human contact or disruption.
Top floor of palace, Inside Palace
guard
merchant
I sell and trade items to earn money. I am not royalty. I live in villages and can travel far distances.
Hello sir what a beutiful room. Yes, yes. Now don't touch anything! The King ordered me to watch you, so keep your hands where I can see them. Of course sir. I am simply here for trade. Very well. It's just that we've all heard tales of your history... Can't be too careful! Are you insinuating im a theif? The King doesn't order guards to watch honest men. How dare you! Now, now. Calm down. Harming me certainly won't help your reputation, now will it? I have never been so insulated in all my life. Take the herbs  Fine. Have it your way. But if I give this to the King and you're not here, don't expect to get compensated. Oh I will be compensated one way or another. Look at all the treasures in this room.  Spoken like a true thief.