A rough, narrow passageway descends through the thick outer wall of the church. Stair-like stones lead downward into darkness.
Hidden passage, Inside Church
the egyptians
thief
I live alone in a tent in the woods. I steal food from the townspeople and coal from the blacksmith. The village police can not find me to put me in jail.
hey there Ah, you've arrived at last!  The Pharaoh is not a patient man, and he insists on punctuality from even a hired thief such as yourself. apologies, unforeseen circumstances caused the delay Hrmph.  Well.  See that it doesn't occur again.  Now I have a matter which requires a .. delicate touch, which I've heard you're well know for. okay, lets hear it The Pharoah is, as you mostly have heard, most eager to complete his most recent palace and swimming oasis.  However, the funds for it are, alas, a bit short.  Now, I trust you're not an overly superstitious sort?  No particular attachment to the regards of sphinxes? not at all Excellent, excellent.  The priests in charge of this temple are a mite... touchy on the subject.  Hence why we're meeting here.  Within the inner sanctum, there is a map which reveals the location of the Mighty Sphinx of Gold.  Whether that is a metaphor or not, I cannot say.  Fetch the map and use it to find the sphinx.  Rumor has it he carries a diamond the size of a man's stomach.  Bring it hence, and you shall be richly rewarded! by richly rewarded, i really need to know what you mean You will be granted a spot of land and a title.  Respectability, in a word.  Think what you could glean from people if you were able to pass among them as a man of stature.  No one thinks to question a highly ranked person. hmmmmm.. sounds like a good offer And who knows?  Succeed in this endeavor, and I've no doubt the Pharaoh will have more jobs for you.  You could amass quite a pile of treasure yourself, if you play your hand right. 