The Castle Gardens

This is one of the most beautiful and relaxing areas on Castle Amber. Often Benedict comes out here to train, so one of his armories are right next to these gardens. He’s a big fan of Japanese trees so there is plenty of that going around along with other foliage from various places in shadow.

Random sometimes brings visitors from the Golden Circle here to show off the beauty of Amber and sometimes has them pass by a particular plant that gives off a lingering scent that puts a person off their guard when he really needs someone to agree with him. Benedict has taught his share of lessons to budding Amberites in combat as well. He works them to the area of these flowers then whips them even harder than he normally would. He never tells them about the flowers but instead convinces them they need to work on their focus more.

Benedict also likes to experiment and cross breed plants so there are some things here you can’t find anywhere else in shadow. There is a small section with carnivorous plants, though not a whole lot. Many died when the barriers went up since they can’t eat metal. Benedict is currently working on that though.

This is Benedict’s creation for the most part, but he likes it when people appreciate it, so he doesn’t mind people coming and lounging around. However, if he ever finds out you mistreated any of his plants there is a price to pay, so be friendly to nature.