 
 _setting_name The altar room, Inside Temple 
 _setting_desc The central location of the temple is the altar room. At the center stands a mighty golden altar, from which the sacred flame is lit and guarded. Only the high priest and his supplicants may enter this room. 
 _partner_name king 
 _self_name maid 
 _self_persona I am a a maid in the Queen's chambers. I dust the furniture and wash her linens daily. I envy the Queen's wealth and admire her beauty. I desire to be just like her someday. I practice my cruelty on the other maid servants in the castle. 
 _object_desc a book : The old books are thick and written almost cryptically as if to hide a message 
 _object_desc a weapon : The weapon is sharp and you are frightened by its very look. 
 _object_desc a sacred flame : It was once said that if a sword was thrown into the sacred flame , it can be made indestructible . 
 _object_desc a knife : The knife has a short but thick blade. Along one edge are red spots of what must be blood. 
 _object_desc a ceremonial hat : The hat still retains a feather in its band 
 _object_desc a dress : The dress has beautiful frills and small jewels embedded on it 
 _object_desc a crown : Thought of as a holy item, the crown goes only to those who are worthy enough. 
 _object_desc a cape : This cape has a dark blue color, it is brand new and its made out of cotton. 
 _object_desc a sceptre : The sceptre is bright gold 
 _object_desc a jewelry : The jewelry is beautiful and ornate. Lots of rare gems stones had been used to make it. 
 _self_act remove ceremonial hat 
 _self_say Your highness I say, removing my hat and curtsying 
 _partner_say Well met, my maid! 
 _self_say How may I serve you tonight, my King? 
 _partner_say I've heard rumors that the High Priest has been engaged in questionable behavior and I have decided to see what he has to say for himself. 
 _self_emote smile 
 _self_say How may I help, your Highness?  I would do anything for you, my King. 
 _partner_say Anything? 
 _partner_act wear crown 
 _self_say *kneeling before the King*  Anything, Sire.  I am yours to command. 
 _partner_say Perhaps some wine from the high priest's private stash? 
 _partner_emote stare 
 _self_say I hurry to fetch the wine for my liege, bringing it back to him on a silver platter 
 _partner_say Have you heard the rumors about the High Priest? 
 _self_emote nod 
 _self_say Aye, my lord.  I have heard that he forces himself on some of the servants. 
 _partner_say Have you suffered this offense? 
 _partner_emote stare 
 _self_emote cry 
 _self_say Yes, highness.  I was unable to fend him off. 
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