The alchemists lab is a hidden, mysterious chamber at the top of the tower. There are all sorts of beakers and potions laid out on wooden tables. Smoke and light emanate from the experiments. A large shelf holds jars of strange ingredients, and in the center of the room there is some sort of huge vat of brewing liquid, bubbling and steaming.
Alchemists Lab, Inside Tower
a frightened rat
jester
I am funny. I like to entertain people. I work in a royal court.
Don't be frightened, little critter. I will entertain you! Squeak! Don't run away! You dropped your cheese! Squeak? Here  you go, my little rodent. Why don't you sit a while and let me tell you a joke? I'm the court's best jester after all! Squeak. Take this magical crystal ball. It will allow you to speak my language.  This is a atrange looking cheese! I'm glad we can finally converse! How about that joke now? Aah! You big no-tail rats are always trying to squash me! Help! Sit still and let me tell you a joke! Why did the rat stay inside his house? Because he was afraid of being squashed in strange room?