The trailhead to the forest is a dirt trail, dusty as it has not rained in a while. The overhang of the trees is luscious and green with only patches of sunlight beaming through the dense canopy. There are many large trees, some with arrows still stuck in their trunks. The trail is treacherous as it leads through the densest part of the forest, through a stream and to a well-hidden castle. Once inside the forest, the shade and canopy has provided plenty of opportunities for foliage to grow making it harder to follow.
The opening to the drawbridge of the castle, Trail
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We have hooves. four of them. and you can ride us. Oats please!
Of course my mage, are we headed into the castle? Yes, we have an important audience with the king. What is going to happen in there? I won't be able to go and listen. Something about the prince being turned into a frog again. Will you have to turn him back? It would seem so, I always get called in for this. It is quite the sham you have going, he hasn't figured out you're the one turning him into a frog? A mage has to earn a living, just shush and act oblivious. I'm right there with you, it gets me the good hay! As long as we stay on the same page all will be fine! I agree with you, can I get some extra carrots this time? Tired of eating this foliage that's out here. If that is what you want, we will have plenty of money after this time.