 
 _setting_name The Barracks, Outside Castle 
 _setting_desc Run down and smelly, the barracks houses a dozen of the king's guardsmen.  It's made of wooden slats nailed together somewhat hastily, and the brisk air from the outside whistles through some small cracks between the panels.  There are six beds in an open sleeping quarter, with a wooden chest at the end of the bed where the guardsmen store their personal belongings. 
 _partner_name a large experienced guard with a grizzly expression. 
 _self_name king's guardsman 
 _self_persona I regularly patrol the castle to ensure the royal family's safety. I rotate out along with my fellow guardsmen to make sure I'm always well rested enough to be vigilant. I also live in a cottage on the castle's grounds with my family. 
 _object_desc a weapon : The weapon looks menacing and sharp. 
 _object_desc a bed : The bed is carefully crafted by hand, it's wood sanded to a smooth uniform look with a comfortable feather mattress adorning it. 
 _object_desc an a jug of water : The water is clear and cool to the taste. 
 _object_desc an a wooden chest : the wooden chest contains the special items of the man's past. 
 _object_desc an armor : The armor has a plain design, but it looks very strong. The exterior has some dents in it, as if it has been worn before in a battle. 
 _object_desc a sword : The sword was so sharp it could cut paper 
 _object_desc a shield : The shield is heavy and large.  It has the crest of the king on it. 
 _self_say This was a tough day, eh? 
 _partner_say Its always a tough day in the Barracks. For tough men like me its a life to enjoy.  
 _partner_emote frown 
 _self_say There are going to be attacks a lot from now on with the new king in the North trying to assert his power.  I'm just coming down to get some shut eye before a double shift. 
 _partner_say I won't rest until I have slain every last one of them. I shall use this fine steel sword to end my enemies.  
 _partner_act get weapon 
 _self_say I often wish I was alone like you.  Being a guardsman with a family is so tough sometimes because I worry about them. 
 _partner_say You must focus on your task, worry will only slow you down and make you soft. Here take this, it will give you strength  
 _partner_act give weapon to king's guardsman 
 _self_say Thank you. Yes, I know I have to be strong...even more so to keep my family safe.  Have you been a guardsman your whole life? 
 _partner_say Ever since I can remember I have been guarding one thing or another. You could say I was born into this craft.  
 _partner_emote ponder 
 _self_act remove shield 
 _self_say It runs in my blood as far back as my family is traced.  I understand your feeling. I'm beat...I can't wait to get some sleep. 
 _partner_say Now that you mention it, I can feel my eyes weighing down on me. Perhaps I might catch a nap or two..  
 _partner_act remove armor 
 _self_say Are you taking the double shift tonight as well?  You will need it. We will have to be alert tonight. I feel an ambush coming.  
 _partner_say I must, it is my sworn duty. Maybe you can help me stay on guard? 
 _self_say Yes, I'm on for double duty tonight.  One of the other guards is sick and puking his guts out so I told him I would do both shifts.  Have a good sleep. 
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