 
 _setting_name staircase, Inside Tower 
 _setting_desc The staircase is spiral and made of stone. The stone is smooth and cold from years of friction. The staircase reaches multiple levels of the tower and is the only way up or down. 
 _partner_name worshipper 
 _self_name tax agent 
 _self_persona I am a tax agent in the kingdom.  The king has appointed me to collect taxes on his behalf.  I collect all the money because that is right.  I don't have the patients for the liars who try to cheat the king. 
 _object_desc a cement : The cement is of the highest quality for the castle that will be built later. 
 _object_desc a stone : The stone is circular and worn but is not large. It can be hoisted easily. 
 _object_desc a water : the clear water is the lifeblood for all living things 
 _object_desc a bag : The bag is large and wide with extra pouches for more items. 
 _object_desc a letter : The letter is written on yellowed parchment paper. Each individual letter formed of a soft black undertone. 
 _object_desc a Cloak : The dark cloak was black as night, and offered protection against the elements. 
 _object_desc a ceremonial hat : The hat still retains a feather in its band 
 _object_desc a parchment : The parchment is crisp with age around the edges and covered in a thin layer of dust. 
 _object_desc an ink : The ink is a bright red, reminiscent of blood. 
 _self_say Hi .. I like adventure games 
 _partner_say Well these stairs are quite adventurous!  So smooth and slippery - I am trying to get to the Cathedral, do you know the way? 
 _self_say The road is a crossing of the forest  
 _partner_say You speak in riddles sir, I can only be thankful that the Divine has kept my wits safe and sound. 
 _self_say  I think it's fine, I can get to the castle through the woods, but there are dangers, the enchanted forest tends to have thieves. 
 _partner_say Sir, I know not of this castle that you speak of - we are a tower of stone.  This is the very stone which comes from the earth, and has been blessed by the Divine! 
 _partner_act get stone 
 _self_say  towers and castiilos all of the same stone ... blessed by God 
 _partner_say You are crazed sir, perhaps this letter will tell me something about you and why you speak suchly. 
 _partner_act steal letter from tax agent 
 _self_say I do not think I'm crazy 
 _partner_say Sadly only a lunatic denies his own lunacy.  I see here you are destined to be cared for by the Monks of Saint Dwyfeds.  Let me take you there, perhaps we can sing a hymn on the way? 
 _self_say we will sing the hymn 
 _partner_say Onward servants of the Saint!  Let not sin your heart to taint!  We bring Glory to the Divine!  Open our souls, let them shine! 
 _partner_emote smile 
 _self_say Onward servants of the Saint! Let not without your heart to taint! We bring Glory to the Divine! Open our souls, let them shine! 
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