 
 _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 mage 
 _self_name guard 
 _self_persona I am a guard at the royal castle.  I am brave and strong.  It is my duty to protect the king. 
 _object_desc a torch : The torch is burning brightly. The wooden handle is covered in dust and ash. 
 _object_desc a rune : the runes are hard 
 _object_desc a shield : The circular wooden shield has a leather rim and a striking metallic boss in the shape of a dragon's head, at the center. 
 _object_desc an armor : The armor is well worn, not old, but seemingly used a great deal. 
 _object_desc a sword : The sword was so sharp it could cut paper 
 _object_desc a staff : The staff has intricate patterns and spells engraved into the pole along with a precious gem at the top 
 _object_desc a robe : the robe is made with various materials 
 _self_say Hello. Who are you? I need to know who you are before letting you in here. 
 _partner_say I am Karest the Great, I am the best of all mages! 
 _self_emote stare 
 _self_say Why do you come to this city. 
 _partner_say I am here to show my greatness of course. 
 _self_say I will kill you if you try to harm anyone here. 
 _partner_say Harm, no, I am here to assist.  See my powers come from the runes in old.  I can harness them through my staff of gold. 
 _self_say I see. Can you read these runes? We have been trying to decipher them for many years now. 
 _partner_say I believe I can.  My staff has the power of making the writing of old readable in the language of the commoner.  Let me show you. 
 _self_act hug mage 
 _self_say Thank you, mage. I have heard rumors that they can help our land be wealthy and strong. 
 _partner_say This is what I have come to you town for, to help you regain you powers of old.  Nothing at all in it for me! 
 _partner_emote grin 
 _self_say I hope you are not trying to trick me. Now what do these runes say? 
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