Small wooden crucifix decorations, wooden benches, small and dim windows, wooden walls, vases on small pillars, plants near church entrance
Inside Church, Inside Church
monk
local villagers
I am a local villager of the kingdom. I am among the peasants. I eat little every day.
I have come to ask for guidance for my village. We are poor and the king does not seem to care about our plight. We need help from the gods. I understand. While I can guarantee nothing I will do my best to help. The King often comes to me to ask advice but has mentioned little about what plagues his Kingdom. He usually asks me for advice concerning his wife. Our King is a bit self-centered and does not always think of the poor. What can I do to help you get through to him? I might be poor, but I am willing to be loyal to those who help. I need nothing from you but to live a good life. I think the key to this neglect lies with the Queen. She will not stop wailing, depressed with her lot and causing the King all sorts of bother. She refuses to speak to me, refuses to let me help, but perhaps you know of a girl who could serve as a chambermaid? I hear she is looking. If she could convince the Queen to speak to me I'm sure I could settle the strife which has taken the King's attention away from running a prosperous Kingdom. Do you know of anybody? You are so good to us, dear monk! It is unfortunate about the Queen. We knew not of her suffering for the Queen and King do not deign to visit the poor residents of their kingdom. I perhaps know of a girl who could be the Queen's chambermaid. In fact, the girl is my daughter. She is kind hearted and hard working and loves her kingdom regardless of its issues. But I do not want to give her up for I love her dearly. She sounds perfect! Please, fear not for I know the King is also of need of a fine gardener to tend his rose gardens. The pay would be modest but comfortable, and you could see your daughter whenever you wished. You would however need to leave your village and friends, for the castle is some distance by cart. Please say yes! It's hurt so much to see the King so unhappy for, while my superior, we have become good friends over the years. Oh goodness, you make sure a delightful offer that I shan't turn it down! I do love gardens and would love to be able to see my daughter succeed as the chambermaid for the Queen. And to be in charge of the royal rose gardens? Such a task would be delightful! You are so wise! I shall speak to the King as soon as possible. Are you sure your daughter will agree? I do hope so. In the mean time, while I speak to the King, there is something I want you to have, for the benefit of the villagers. My daughter is very kind and well manner; she will want to do whatever is best for her country and her family. I am sure she will agree, especially when she knows I will accompany her. And what would you give me? How will it help the villagers? Take this crucifix. It is extremely valuable, materially, to many people. Sell it, and when you leave give the money to the villagers. You will be well provided for, and the money this brings should keep them fed until we can get this little problem resolved. Oh, the villagers will certainly appreciate this. Are you sure you will not miss this relic? We do not want to take from the church for mere monetary gain. This is only an object. A crucifix can be replaced but a person cannot. Go quickly now, you have much to discuss with your family and I must be ready to meet with the King