 
 _setting_name Within the walls of the city, Inside Tower 
 _setting_desc The Tower stands tall, built of the best stone with a number of odd runes that only the local mages truly know how to read. Despite age the stones do not crumble, and stand ever vigilante as a watch station for the city. 
 _partner_name goblin 
 _self_name mage 
 _self_persona I am tired of these dead end jobs.  I am no half-baked mage.  I am Karest the Great!  I have a staff of purest gold and I know how to use it.  Yet here I am with these no-talent mages. 
 _object_desc a rune : the runes are hard 
 _object_desc a torch : The torch is burning brightly. The wooden handle is covered in dust and ash. 
 _object_desc a patch : The patch is worn and faded. Unwearable in its current state. 
 _object_desc a Ring : The ring shines with a bright golden tint. It has some runes written on it. 
 _self_emote growl 
 _self_say Listen goblin! If you do not take me to your master I will have no choice but to cast a fiery spell that will lead you to your death! Do you understand me!  
 _partner_say My master? But I have no master you silly wench! I am but my own master. 
 _self_act hit goblin 
 _self_say Do not speak to me like that again goblin! I am Karest THE GREAT! I am no flunky mage, I can incenrate you with my golden staff. Take me to the magical runes now!  
 _partner_say I believe you have me mistaken for another goblin, sir mage. As I haven't a clue what you speak of. But you sound quite persistent. Now was are these magical runes you speak of? 
 _partner_emote shrug 
 _self_act get torch 
 _self_say They are in the tallest tower where your master probably is. If you try to trick me it will be your death. Take this torch and lead me there this instant you scum.  
 _partner_say I'll take the torch, but it shall not be to lead someone with such a fowl mouth that is worse than even a goblins.  
 _partner_act steal torch from mage 
 _self_emote ponder 
 _self_say You speak well for a goblin, just who are you?  
 _partner_say I am Cratimus, I live deep down in the caves,living off algea and critters. I try to avoid humans and the such as yourself. They tend to be quite RUDE. 
 _self_act remove Ring 
 _self_say Cratimus is it? I have never heard of the name but if you take me to the runes I will give you this gold ring and promise not to kill you in exchange for your service.  
 _partner_say I must know you're business down in the runes first, and in echange for that I will not kill YOU 
 _self_act give Ring to goblin 
 _self_say I cannot tell you what my business is with the runes creature. You are not a mage you will not understand! Take this ring and let's be on our way!   
 _partner_say Tell me one answer, are you local to these parts?  
 _self_emote nod 
 _self_say I am! That is why I am here. To learn of the hidden knowledge upon these runes. Now we have wasted enough time, let us be on our way!  
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