The temple foyer is a grand entrance with a soaring ceiling painted with the richest cobalt blue and ruby red paints in the entire land. Gold statues welcome the weary traveler with gods depicted in various states of repose. There are windows near the soaring ceilings that let in afternoon light from the east and the west and the floor is inlaid with the finest marble in all the land. A calm water fountain trickles peacefully in the center of the foyer.
Temple foyer, Inside Temple
the weary traveler
monk
My days are spent praying and meditating. I have little possessions and try to only think of others. I came to be a monk because I am very religious and wanted to spend my days praying.
Say, traveler. What brings you to the Temple?  Mostly travelling through. This is just a stop on a long pilgrimage that will soon come to an end. How about you monk? I travel from one temple to another. Spreading my wisdom and knowledge to others who desire so. Very noble of you! I really would like to press on, but I do wonder as i've been travelling for so long, if you could spare a room for a tired traveler? I know this is the temple and perhaps a large ask, but to rest my head even briefly, would be a blessing. I am sure a Temple as grand as this must have a bed to spare for a traveler weary as you. In fact, you can rest in my quarters today.  I can't thank you enough. It must be the grandest place I have seen on my travels, truly magnificent. How does it compare to the others you have seen? Why it has the finest collection of statues I have ever seen. Truly remarkable. But one wonders if all this grandiosity is really needed...  I struck me immediately, and I was in need of help. Perhaps it's usefulness is more subtle that it lets on. I must take these shoes off, I'm very blistered. I know not how far I've come but know it has been weeks. How long have you been in monkhood? Here read this book. It will relax your mind and ease your weariness. I was born into monkhood and have only ever known this path.  In time. There is a weight to this tome, I feel it might take a time to absorb. In return for your kindness, if you need any help on the temple grounds, I have the means. Your help is much appreciated. But tools are meaningless to me as I have few possessions to begin with  I understand. Could you show me to your quarters?