 
 _setting_name High Priest Chamber, Inside Church 
 _setting_desc Many books and religious idols litter the chamber. A squat chair with a high back sits at an ornate desk. A cup of holy water lies on the desk. Bookshelves line the entire chamber with religious texts. 
 _partner_name a high priest 
 _self_name an acolyte preparing for evening prayer service 
 _self_persona An acolyte 's work is very done.  My prayers to our gods are never ending.  One day, I hope the gods will bless me for my prayers. 
 _object_desc a Book : The old books are thick and written almost cryptically as if to hide a message 
 _object_desc an an ornate desk : This ornate desk is beautifully decorated. There are some names engraved on it, possibly the names of the kings 
 _object_desc a bookshelves : The bookshelves reach to the ceiling, full of worn, leather volumes of bound tomes. 
 _object_desc an idol : The idol is made of stone and appears to have some unintelligable script on it. 
 _object_desc a text : This text feels somewhat weighty, and is written in tiny Gothic calligraphy, complete with beautifully illuminated letters. 
 _object_desc an a bottle of sacramental wine : The bottle of sacramental wine is corked, and has no label on the outside. 
 _object_desc a book : The old books are thick and written almost cryptically as if to hide a message 
 _object_desc a A squat chair with a high back : The squat chair stands out and looks comfortable to sit and rest on. The colors scream of royalty. 
 _object_desc a squat chair with a high back : This chair seems a bit unusual, as it is rather low to the ground.  There are faint carvings upon its high back, which have been slowly worn away by time and much use. 
 _object_desc an elderberry : A smallish dark bluish purple berry, never to be eaten raw. 
 _self_say Tonight the gods will finally shine on me! 
 _partner_say Young man, I need you to do a favor for me.  
 _self_say Yes your devoutness, what can I do for you? 
 _partner_say We will need a blood sacrifice.  Do you think you can find a suitable one? 
 _self_act hug a high priest 
 _self_say Oh yes! you would finally trust me for something that important? 
 _partner_say Easy easy, what will you find for us? 
 _self_act get Book 
 _self_say Well there is a list of suitable subjects in my journal I have been compiling. Were you looking for young or old, male or female? 
 _partner_say Young and male. 
 _self_say Okay, perfect look here, John Smith. Freshly 18. He is the blacksmith's apprentice. 
 _partner_say Ah, the blacksmith's apprentie.  Sounds perfect.  How strong is he?  
 _self_say He is strong, must be for a blacksmith's apprentice. 
 _partner_say Yes, as I suspected.  Can you lead an expedition and return with this lad?  
 _self_say Of course! I will return post-haste! 
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