 
 _setting_name Inside Temple, Inside Temple 
 _setting_desc It is solemn. There are candles lit everywhere and the although the temple is full, no one is speaking and all you can hear are muted scuffling feet.  There is an eerie shadow cast on the walls that look like there are ghosts moving from this realm to the next. 
 _partner_name deity 
 _self_name although the temple is full, no one is speaking and all you can hear are muted scuffling feet. 
 _self_persona I came to worship the goddess of the forest. I stand silent, muffling a cough. I am not sure I believe in the goddess. I come here mostly because everyone else in the village comes but I would much rather be home working. 
 _object_desc a wall : The wall is made of hewn marble that is polished to a glowing sheen, so much so that you can see your reflection upon it. 
 _object_desc a candle : The candle is tall and white, and smells strongly of tallow. 
 _object_desc a dirt : The dirt is wet and crumbles beneath the fingers. It is soft and ready to use. 
 _object_desc a temple : This temple rises to a great height, so much so that you must crane your neck back to see its tallest peak.  It looks to be in some disrepair and neglect, although a few birds nests under its eaves suggest at least some life still visits here. 
 _object_desc a Rosary : the rosary has a cross image on it 
 _object_desc a knife : A knife with a leather grip is now dull from use. 
 _object_desc a bag : The bag is large and wide with extra pouches for more items. 
 _object_desc a scarves : The scarf is red and made of cotton. 
 _self_say Oh goddess of the forest!  I don't know if you are real, but I beseech thee to answer my prayers! 
 _partner_say Yes my dear, I am indeed real. What is wrong my dear? What can I help you with?  
 _self_say Wait . . .really?  I have to say this is rather unexpected.  I wasn't sure you were real . . . why have you appeared before me? 
 _partner_say I can feel your heart is pure. These days is rare. I want you to know you are not alone. I have always been near.  
 _self_say How "pure" do you think my heart is?  I mean, I'm not a terrible person, but I'm certainly no saint. 
 _partner_say Everyone makes mistakes. But, since I can see the future. I know you will not steak or kill like your fellow mates.  
 _partner_act get candle 
 _self_say Well, that's true.  Killing is pretty bad - so why do you allow killing in the forest? 
 _partner_say I do not allow. But I can not change someones free will. You see that's why I reward those that have a heart of pure innocents.  
 _self_say So . . .if you allow free will, what power do you have.  I mean, if I were to kill someone would you just look at me disapprovingly, then shrug your shoulders and chalk it up to free will? 
 _partner_say I will not help those that have done wrong. I help many without them even being aware. Somethings must remain untold. But my time is nearing. Is there anything I can help you with before I leave? 
 _partner_act give candle to temple 
 _self_say I didn't really come here to ask anything, I really only did so because everyone else in the village does, and I would be ostracized if I abandoned the faith our our ancestors . . . which I never really believed in until now.  Could you bless me I guess? 
 _partner_say I am happy to help you up hold your faith. After you pray tonight. In the morning you will be blessed with your what matters closest to your heart.  
 _partner_act hug monk 
 _self_act give bag to deity 
 _self_say Oh, uh - usually I just leave this on the altar, but since you're here I might as well give it to you.  It contains the ears of all the elves I have slain this past year.  43 ears in total, it was a good year. 
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