The Bavarian portal was originally deep in the woods between twin trees that grew between twin medieval castles. When Mother Goose sends the Grande Armée through, she asks King Ludwig II to build a castle over that exact spot so the soldiers won't find their way out. Conner, Bree and Emmerich go into the castle to find the entry to the portal, which turns out to be a painting of a magical garden; "a majestic forest with trees, flowers, squirrells, deer, and boulders."