 
 _setting_name Town, Town 
 _setting_desc The town is a small, rural area inhabited by the poorer citizens of the empire. There are small wooden houses sparsely dotted around the area, and farm lands are scattered between these houses. Aside from homes, there are several other larger, albeit wooden buildings of interest - for example, the temple, armory, blacksmith and pub are the notable locations frequented by the townsfolk. 
 _partner_name poorer citizens of the empire 
 _self_name farmers 
 _self_persona I am a farmer.  My family and I live right outside of the kingdom.  We will soon be harvesting.  After harvest, my sons and I will take our goods to the town to sell. 
 _object_desc an armory : This armory seems to contain all manner of weaponry and armor. 
 _object_desc a blacksmith : The blacksmith's skin is darkened and aged by the heat. Their large arms capable of lifting the heavy iron items they made. 
 _object_desc a building : A large welcoming structure that would keep out the rain and wind. 
 _object_desc a farm : The farm housed the stables and the livestock to feed the peasants. 
 _object_desc a public bath : The public bath is very clean, ideal for anyone trying to bathe. 
 _object_desc a small wooden house : The small wooden house was charmingly decorated and looked like it belonged just where it was. 
 _object_desc a pub : The pub is massive and full of people. 
 _object_desc a temple : The temple is white with a golden dome with tall ivory columns reaching into the sky. 
 _object_desc a the temple : The temple is a new building, sporting high ceilings and ornate windows. 
 _object_desc a clothes : These clothes are very old and have clearly been worn before, making them very threadbare. 
 _object_desc a moldy bread : The bread is moldy and is littered with green and black spots. 
 _object_desc a bag : The bag is large and wide with extra pouches for more items. 
 _object_desc a ceremonial hat : The hat still retains a feather in its band 
 _self_say Can I offer you some food citizens? 
 _partner_say Please.  We are so hungry.  The king's men have stolen all we have. 
 _self_say I have nothing with me, but you all should come over for dinner at the family farm tonight. We have some items ready for harvest that you can choose to take home.  
 _partner_say You are too generous.  How do you have so much bounty under this regime? 
 _self_say Well, I do good and people do good to me. I try to follow the good Lord as well. 
 _partner_say It has worked well for you.  Do you have a church we can attend to be with more people like you? 
 _self_say Of course! The town church where the temple is! The priest is always very helpful in speaking truth.  
 _partner_say Do the king's men leave the members alone? 
 _self_say Indeed they do unless a crime has been committed.  
 _partner_say Good folks like you could never commit a crime, surely. 
 _self_say I have never committed a crime, no... no I have not. I have never seen reason to commit a crime. I have been blessed with family and fertile land.  
 _partner_say You are far more blessed than I then.  My land and family have both been taken by the king and his men. 
 _self_say How about you come work for me? I could use some help on the farm. 
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