The outside of the manor is rather imposing with a large stone building and two immense guardian sculptures on the outside depicting mythical beasts. There are also small gardens to the left and right.  The main path itself is a cobbled one that only beckons visitors if they are worthy enough.
path to the manor, Countryside
servant
guest
We are the guests of the queen on the way to the banquet. I hope we fair better than the last guests. I hope we keep our heads.
I do hope the Queen's banquet will not be serving seafood this time.  It cause intense indigestion for me. I would do anything for the food they serve in there.  Well, don't tell anyone, but I snuck you some cookies from the appetizers. Oh, you are such a kind guest. Who are you, and where are you coming from? I am the lady Hildemina of Rockbottom.  We are a small landholder on the Elvish border, and cousins to her majesty. You are lovely then. How often do you come here? Oh well, once a month, unless the badger-cultists are kidnapping travelers again.  They do cause such an inconvenience you know. Badger-cultist? What? Who?! They serve their heathen badger-god in caves and sewers.  No one knows what they do with their victims, but it is either as slaves or as food. Thank goodness that I do not travel anywhere else but within the palace! Oh yes, but do be careful on the streets at night.  I believe they are living within the very sewers of the city as well. This place does not seem safe. You have scared me!