 
 _setting_name Armory, Inside Castle 
 _setting_desc Another room in the castle as you would expect. This room is filled with weapons and armor on manikins made of wood and iron. The weapons here are well used, time and age have made their dents and marks, however they remain reliable for any man to wield. 
 _partner_name blacksmith 
 _self_name knight 
 _self_persona I have been trained since childhood for combat and service. I am employed by a lord to fight for them in times of war. I try to follow the code of chivalry in combat and outside of it. 
 _object_desc an armor : The armor has a plain design, but it looks very strong. The exterior has some dents in it, as if it has been worn before in a battle. 
 _object_desc a manikin : The manikin has no head and stands without clothing. 
 _object_desc a mace : The mace is sturdy and strong. You would hate to be hit by the metal spikes that line its head. 
 _object_desc a lance : The knight's lance has an edge that bears the palpable scars of battle. 
 _object_desc a weapon : On closer inspection, the weapons looked rusted and chipped it appears they have seen many battles for the freedom of the King and its people. 
 _partner_say Just a moment, sir knight, let me finish up this here sword.  Ye shan't havfta wait too long, good sire. 
 _partner_act get weapon 
 _self_say I had expected this to be finished an hour ago, my good man  
 _partner_say My apologies, my lord.  One of my apprentices caught the flux and it's been a bit hectic.  Now then, which weapon was it that you needed, my lord? 
 _partner_act put weapon in manikin 
 _self_say That nice, erm, sharp on there. AndI could do with a new shield.  
 _partner_say Ah yes, the mace.  Of course, my lord.  A fine a weapon as you could ask for!  Is my lord heading into battle soon?  I had hoped.. that is the kingdom longs for peace, these days. 
 _partner_act get mace 
 _self_say I hear were are to march again in three days. I am, of course, greatly looking forward to fighting for my King again  
 _partner_say Yes, well, if you'll forgive me for speaking plain, m'lord, tis often the peasants that bare the brunt of the battle these days.  Food'll be scarce if you don't put an end to it soon.  There - 'tis my best work, m'lord.  I hope you'll put those knaves to flight with it. 
 _partner_act give mace to knight 
 _self_say It is very satisfactory, my good man. Truly, however, a war will take a long, gruelling toll, on both peasant and nobility alike  
 _partner_say Well, best I can do is make the weapons of war so that you find lads- beg pardon- lordlings, make it home again.  Now I got a fresh batch of mithril, my lord, so shouldn't be more than a day a'fore your shield be ready. 
 _partner_emote nod 
 _self_say Ah! our men have been to the Mines of Moria again. Tis a dangerous place  
 _partner_say I've but heard whispers, but can say only the brave - or foolish- venture there.  They were lucky to make it out alive, what with the horrors seem to be bandied about there.  Dark times, dark times indeed...  
 _partner_emote frown 
 _self_say Well, we all play our part. Without this fine sword that you have made for me, I could not myself do much good in the wars  
 _partner_say Ah well, tis good of you to say, Sir Knight.  You're a credit to us all, y'are, and tis not many a knight that takes the time to talk to us common folk.  Tis good 'ta hear one take pride in the work we do here. 
 _partner_emote smile 
 _self_say Will you shake my hand, my good man?  
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