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
merchant
horse
We have hooves. four of them. and you can ride us. Oats please!
(whinny) Do you need a new owner? (huff) Is that a yes?  _partner_say Hold that for me before our journey out of this castle. Hold that for me before our journey out of this castle. (snort) I think we are going to be best friends! _partner_say I promise I won't sell you for money. I promise I won't sell you for money. (nickers) I wish you were a talking horse though.