Chloe De Burgh

They rest on wooden stands or cushioned stools, as if the musicians have just left them for a moment and will be back to once again take up the tune. It is not a stretch of your imagination to picture this place filled with dancing couples, each resplendent in fine outfits and gliding gracefully You make your way across the room to a set of carved wooden doors.

They bear the design of musical notes hanging off the branches of a tree like fruit. The doors open silently and lead out to the entrance hall of the castle. Again, as you walk into the room, lanterns along the walls start to glow of their own accord and illuminate the space. The doors you have just entered from are to one side of a grand staircase.

They bear the design of musical notes hanging off the branches of a tree like fruit. The doors open silently and lead out to the entrance hall of the castle. Again, as you walk into the room, lanterns along the walls start to glow of their own accord and illuminate the space. The doors you have just entered from are to one side of a grand staircase.

They bear the design of musical notes hanging off the branches of a tree like fruit. The doors open silently and lead out to the entrance hall of the castle. Again, as you walk into the room, lanterns along the walls start to glow of their own accord and illuminate the space. The doors you have just entered from are to one side of a grand staircase.

Another set of carved wooden doors is on the other side of the room from you. Across from the staircase are huge doors that must be the main entrance. They are larger than anything you have yet seen and are made from oak. inlaid with jewels to create the scene of a great rainbow across a perfect sky. You take a moment to decide which direction to choose.

Another set of carved wooden doors is on the other side of the room from you. Across from the staircase are huge doors that must be the main entrance. They are larger than anything you have yet seen and are made from oak. inlaid with jewels to create the scene of a great rainbow across a perfect sky. You take a moment to decide which direction to choose.

Another set of carved wooden doors is on the other side of the room from you. Across from the staircase are huge doors that must be the main entrance. They are larger than anything you have yet seen and are made from oak. inlaid with jewels to create the scene of a great rainbow across a perfect sky. You take a moment to decide which direction to choose.

While the stairs are enticing, you cannot leave this floor without exploring every nook and cranny. You cross the entry hall and approach the doors opposite. They are carved with the design of fresh fruits and vegetables spilling out from a cornucopia. Inside is the dining hall. Three long tables stretch the length of the room with benches on either side.

While the stairs are enticing, you cannot leave this floor without exploring every nook and cranny. You cross the entry hall and approach the doors opposite. They are carved with the design of fresh fruits and vegetables spilling out from a cornucopia. Inside is the dining hall. Three long tables stretch the length of the room with benches on either side.

While the stairs are enticing, you cannot leave this floor without exploring every nook and cranny. You cross the entry hall and approach the doors opposite. They are carved with the design of fresh fruits and vegetables spilling out from a cornucopia. Inside is the dining hall. Three long tables stretch the length of the room with benches on either side.

One wall is taken up almost entirely by a huge fireplace. It looks large enough to fit a cart and horse comfortably. A huge bonfire crackles away. The dancing flames bathe the rest of the room in a comforting glow. Upon the tables are at least 200 place settings. The golden plates, goblets, and cutlery shine in the firelight.

One wall is taken up almost entirely by a huge fireplace. It looks large enough to fit a cart and horse comfortably. A huge bonfire crackles away. The dancing flames bathe the rest of the room in a comforting glow. Upon the tables are at least 200 place settings. The golden plates, goblets, and cutlery shine in the firelight.

One wall is taken up almost entirely by a huge fireplace. It looks large enough to fit a cart and horse comfortably. A huge bonfire crackles away. The dancing flames bathe the rest of the room in a comforting glow. Upon the tables are at least 200 place settings. The golden plates, goblets, and cutlery shine in the firelight.

Moonlight, cool and bright, shines in from large rippled glass windows on the wall opposite the fireplace. The mixture of cool and warm light creates an otherworldly atmosphere in the empty dining hall. Along the walls hang beautifully woven tapestries, each one depicting fresh food and harvest scenes.

Moonlight, cool and bright, shines in from large rippled glass windows on the wall opposite the fireplace. The mixture of cool and warm light creates an otherworldly atmosphere in the empty dining hall. Along the walls hang beautifully woven tapestries, each one depicting fresh food and harvest scenes.

Moonlight, cool and bright, shines in from large rippled glass windows on the wall opposite the fireplace. The mixture of cool and warm light creates an otherworldly atmosphere in the empty dining hall. Along the walls hang beautifully woven tapestries, each one depicting fresh food and harvest scenes.

Though the fire is comforting and entices you to stay curled up in front of its warm glow, your curiosity turns you away and back towards the door. As you turn, you hear a light tinkling, like cutlery against tableware. You turn around, but nothing seems out of place. Unable to stop yourself, you walk down the aisles between the tables, looking for a sign of whatever made the sound.

Though the fire is comforting and entices you to stay curled up in front of its warm glow, your curiosity turns you away and back towards the door. As you turn, you hear a light tinkling, like cutlery against tableware. You turn around, but nothing seems out of place. Unable to stop yourself, you walk down the aisles between the tables, looking for a sign of whatever made the sound.

Though the fire is comforting and entices you to stay curled up in front of its warm glow, your curiosity turns you away and back towards the door. As you turn, you hear a light tinkling, like cutlery against tableware. You turn around, but nothing seems out of place. Unable to stop yourself, you walk down the aisles between the tables, looking for a sign of whatever made the sound.

Halfway down the room, the tinkling comes again. You spin around and catch a glimpse of something. It is the glimmer of a golden goblet, wobbling slightly. As you approach, it stills, seemingly unremarkable once again. You peer inside and find nothing but the bottom of the cup. Whatever made the noise seems to have gone. You leave the room, wondering if you will meet the castle's inhabitants.