A yard in a shape of a circle is surrounded by sad, dried down trees, long ago have they died and give no sign of life. The ground in the middle is apparently not producing any fresh grass, all that can be found there is a bunch of rocks here and there. There is many barrels laying on the ground, all bearing signs of passed time on them, broken and useless. There is an  air of mystery surrounding the place and a smell so unpleasant no one dares to wander around this place.
the acid yard, Outside Castle
a reluctant nun
nobleman
I am a noble from the West. I am well educated and versed in politics. I command attend and punish insubordination harshly.
I was walking and this is the place that I am at now. It seem awfully eerie around here, don't you think? Yes I was just thinking about that. You sense it too and how long have you been here nun? I'm just here looking for somebody that has run away from the church. They had been having some troubles and decided to run away. We had to check everywhere!  That is too bad, do you need my help? If you wouldn't mind... I just have to tell you one thing!  Okay then, what is it nun? The man we are looking for... He had a bit of a breakdown before he ran away. Long story short, he may be a bit... Aggressive when you find him.  Should I use my pisol? I don't think that will be necessary! Just use the word of the Lord!  Oh great, sure. Lead the way then will you nun? Very well... Could you check in some of these barrels? I fear he may have climbed into one to brave the cold last night.