The landing is almost obnoxiously opulent. It has an expansive marble floor and walls, and the giant staircases on either side have marble steps and railings made of the rarest wood. Purple silk, dyed in the king's personal color is draped across the railings and hangs from the walls. The silk drapings frame oil paintings of the king and his family, and of the king's accomplishments at war as a youth. The artist has signed each one, and is extremely famous. A magnificent gold and crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling with hundreds of small candles burning in it. All other fixtures in the room are also bright gold.
Landing in the Foyer, Inside Palace
archaeologists
servant
I am a servant in a large house. I clean dishes and help the rich people get dressed. I live under the house in a cozy little room and I have lots to eat. My job is pretty good.
It is the most beautiful place that I have ever seen. Are you here to study it? Currently, I'm resting. I would like to head out on a new expedition soon.  Might I ask you what is the oldest item that you've ever seen?  I once found a mummy while digging sands of Egypt.  Egypt? I've never heard of that village. Is it far from here?  Quite far. Think warm of sands blanketing an entire village.  Wow, do you often travel to strange lands like that? It sounds dangerous. You must be very brave. The king fiances everything. It's quite wonderful actually. He is like a sugar daddy to us archaeologists. My employers are like sugar daddies. I clean their home and help them dress and they let me live in a little room under their house. Sounds way less exciting, but still just as lavish.  That's funny. It's not lavish at all. But they are kind to me and I have plenty of food to eat. Hmm. Would you like to become an archaeologist instead? 