The youth lowers his spear and welcomes you to Roxbury. He pushes open the door to the temple and gestures that they should enter.
"Everyone is gathered here for evening prayers."
Inside the temple the villagers have gathered to pray. The villagers number 12 adult males, 9 adult females, and 9 children below fighting age. The congregation is facing toward the altar, in front of which stands an elderly man dressed in cleric’s robes.
As you enter, the congregation turns to face you, a mixture of trepidation and hope on their faces. The priest lowers the chalice he is carrying and addresses you.
"This is a temple," he says bluntly. "You have no need of weapons here. I am Adelmar, the headman. Who are you and how can I help you?"