 
 _setting_name Priest's chambers, Inside Temple 
 _setting_desc The priest's chambers is archaic and mysterious. Religious idols and symbols line the walls of the chambers. White cloth and drapes hang from the ceilings. 
 _partner_name peasant 
 _self_name the priest 
 _self_persona As a priest it is my duty to give permission to country people who want to get wed. I often see very young people wanting to marry and start families. In this part of the country, it is important to have many children. 
 _object_desc an idol : The idol is full with dust and crakced, you can barely notice it is an idol. 
 _object_desc a cloth and drape : White cloth and drapes can be used to illustrate a story at church. 
 _object_desc a goblet : This goblet is made out of high quality glass. Some initials are engraved on the side 
 _object_desc a cross : The large wooden cross is ornately carved. It has turned grey over time. 
 _object_desc an adornment : The adornment appears to be made of gold, with lapis lazuli insets. 
 _object_desc a second pair of clothing : You are lucky these days if you have a second pair of clothing, even more so if they are nicer than your first pair. 
 _self_say What is troubling you today? I am here to help. 
 _partner_say Ah, good priest.  What *isn't* troubling me?  My back aches, there's not enough food to feed my wee bairns, and the king cares naught! 
 _partner_emote frown 
 _self_say Well, just know that God appreciates all of your work even if the king may not. 
 _partner_say Will God put food in my belly?  Will 'e fix the leak in my roof?! 
 _self_act get goblet 
 _self_say God will indeed put food in your belly. God provides for all of his flock. 
 _partner_say Truth be told, good priest... I was sent here to your chambers by the other lads at the mine.  Ta sound you out about an idea we had, as it were. 
 _self_act give goblet to peasant 
 _self_say I am listening, my son, and will help you in any way that I am able. Please quench your thirst before continuing. 
 _partner_say Ah, thankye, father.  You've been a good man, ye have.  And the way the lads sees it, God helps those who help themselves, eh?  Wouldn't ya agree, father? 
 _self_say God helps those who are righteous and follow the word of the bible, if that is what you are asking. 
 _partner_say Well, be that as it may, we'd rather have a God fearing man on the throne than a sniveling miser that cares naught for the suffering of his folk.  We think the King has had his run, and it's time fer a change.  We was thinking a learned man like yourself might be a better suit to the Golden Throne. 
 _partner_emote nudge 
 _self_say While I am flattered, I have no stomach for the politics of being king. Have you tried speaking to the king directly about your problems with him? What's the worst that could happen? 
 _partner_say Ha - the last feller got 'is eyes gouged out and his tongue cut out.  He's got no call fer being king, that one.  Likes to play with 'is coins too much, if ye take my meaning. 
 _self_say You seem like a bright, young man. Perhaps you are suited to being a ruler? 
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