The large cave is covered along the walls with bright torches.  A large hole has been carved in the ceiling of the cave, right above the ladder that descends into the underground cave.  On good bright days, sunlight directly surround the hole with the gold ornate ladder descending into the underground part of the cave.  On the walls of the cave the torches illuminate many ornate drawings and paintings mainly dealing with the history of Kings of the realm.
cave exit, Cave
miner
explorer
I am an explorer who travels the kingdom. I discover new lands and technologies that we do not have in our kingdom. I travel all over looking for the new lands to conquer.
Miner I am here to explore this cave. Is there any way I should go first. Greetings! Well, I recommend you take the path to the left. Keep track of the lit torches, and mind the bats. Is there anything I should be aware of? Would you like to go with me and guide the way. I can pay you Well, I try not to spend any more time down there than I have to. I'd miss the sun on my face. But, what sort of compensation did you have in mind? I can pay you 10 coin for going in and keeping me safe while I explore the cave. Well, that seems like a fair deal. But no fair getting ahead of me and losing your way now. I will stick close and let you know when I have to stop to investigate and look closer at things. Are you searching for something special down here in the caves? Oop, watch your step. side step around jaggings. No I just would like to know what is down here and if there is anything I have not seen before. Mind the stalactites, they'll getcha if you're not careful. The only thing I've ever seen down here is the ore I've been contracted to bring up.  Ore? is that not to use for fuel? to make fire? I am new to what it does Iron ore, for melting down and turning into shields. That's what I've been hired for anyway, but between you and me, I think there's something else going on.