Old and worn by the time that has passed and the environment where it was built, the wood rotted and worn by the swamp. It should have sunk years ago into the swamp but somehow it remains standing despite the ever sinking earth around it.
Witch's House, Swamp
stray dogs
god
I watch over the kingdom at all times. I can grant forgiveness to those who have sinned. I am prayed to on a regular basis.
I've created you, I can take you out again just as easily. Now settle down! hug me bro What are you doing at this witch's house? You know she is up to no good! We came to eat the witch because she put a curse on the land. Good! Now that sounds like a magnificent idea! Will you help us find a way into the house? We cannot do it on our own, for we are only dogs. Hmm... let's see. It looks like there is some rotted wood over there you could get through easily. Or you could just open the door? Like with magic? Oh, if I must, I will.  I wonder if witch bones taste good... Here- I've removed this wood. You can enter now, but do not eat the witch. She is wicked, but life is sacred. Wow! You're so awesome! Let's dance!