"Of course. We have taken expeditions beyond the forests that ring this place, found out... Things. But they often leave us more questions than true answers. At the least, we believe there are a native people here, people before us, and creatures too. Their intentions are harder to percieve. There are detailed accounts in your journal, if you care to read through them later, probably from men named either Felix or Allen."

He considered Thranduil, the sharp gaze. It was more interesting than the usual panic.

"Be careful in your non-compliance. The Castle is as like to punish you as not, and there is no escaping it's magic while within the bounds of its lands. The same goes for your wishing, unless you enjoy spending quite a bit of time as some sort of animal, for starters."