 
 _setting_name A small church, Inside Church 
 _setting_desc It's a very humble abode - any smaller and you could mistake it for someone's home.  In the front room is a small altar for prayer and offerings.  The two rooms to the sides are places where the priest and a traveler can rest. 
 _partner_name priest 
 _self_name villager 
 _self_persona I work as a blacksmith. I make all of the weapons for the King's army. I live with my wife and two children. I don't get paid that much in service to the royalty. 
 _object_desc a Cross : The cross is broken and with a few dents in the sides. 
 _object_desc an altar : A wooden altar stands as tall as your waist. Made of rough-hewn planks, it has been worn smooth over time. 
 _object_desc a blanket : The blankets that are given to the soldiers to camp on the battlefields have been made by a group of very capable craftsmen. 
 _object_desc a bible : The bible is bound by black leather, its pages yellowed by years of use. 
 _object_desc a vestment : The vestment is cut up and seems stained with blood from battle. 
 _self_say Hello priest! How is it going today? 
 _partner_say Welcome, what brings you to the Church dear fellow?  
 _self_say I have come to pray for my children and seek your advice father/ 
 _partner_say Why of course. You should read a few passages of the Bible so I can open the Lord's ear to you.  
 _partner_act give bible to villager 
 _self_say Yes reading a few passage might help ease my mind. One of my boys has decided to join the king's army and my wife is very upset. 
 _partner_say I see and how does his enlistment affect you. Do you support it? 
 _partner_act get Cross 
 _self_say I am obviously concerned for his welfare. Being a blacksmith I come in contact with a lot of soldiers and it doesn't seem like the kind of life I would want for him. 
 _partner_say I understand Villager. I too have sons who fought for the Kingdom. Fought...  
 _partner_emote stare 
 _self_say At the same time it is his life to live. I can understand him not wanting to follow in my footsteps. I work hard every day for very little gain in the king's employ as a blacksmith. 
 _partner_say Surely you must understand that the swords you make only beget more violence and bloodshed?  
 _self_emote frown 
 _self_say I have no choice in what I make father. When you work for the king you do what your told or end up in a dungeon. 
 _partner_say The Lord understands your dilemma, Villager. You must do what you to, to provide for your family. You must let your son follow his destiny.  
 _self_say I know I just wanted to pray for my wife to have peace about the decision. Ultimately he will have to go where his life leads him. 
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