Most of the castle seems to be a more fortified outpost with a bigger keep than it needed. As a countess, Talia had a domain over a larger castle than the surrounding area. After they woke up from their first night, in a different room against Kurt's objections.
"So you really are a big deal?"
"Of course," Talia said as they walked through the courtyard, the stables, and the men sparing.
"I guess that makes sense," said Kurt.
"Kurt you have a whole horde of goblins doing this as well," said Talia, "you took down the fire clan, you're a big deal as well."
"I don't feel like it."
"Why do you underestimate yourself, you broke a wall with your bare hands."
"I'm sure several of your guardians can do the same."
Talia stopped walking, and put her arm out to stop Kurt as well, "No, Kurt, no a single one."
"That doesn't seem right."
Talia kept looking at Kurt like she wasn't understanding, "You really believe we have someone that can take down a castle wall bare-handed?"
