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The garden is an oasis in the heart of the palace, an open, airy,
strictly dual-parallel rectangular walking area.  Throughout the rest of the
palace, every available square foot of land is developed, however the garden
has been left completely lush and prime.  The peristyle garden, which boasts
fountains, marble statuary, mural paintings and mosaic floors, provides
visitors with a pleasant and cool setting for causal walks and peaceful
relaxation.  The long garden extends north leading to the Imperial
Residence.  
Some drops of blood are on the ground.
     The bloody, severed head of a Diocletian commoner is lying here.
A rogue bumblebee darts aimlessly around the flower bed.
A noble official visiting the palace wanders around.