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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jarval" data-source="post: 1473464" data-attributes="member: 421">"Well, I think they were mostly a rabble without a real goal.  Any sign of authority and they would have fled."  Ged replies modestly, beaming with pride at Brystasia's compliment."I think Ged had it right.  I doubt there was any real malice behind the attack on our temple, more frustration at the situation of the time."  Hestia adds.  "Still, Ged is being too humble.  We could easily have lost hundreds, if not thousands, of gold that day, a loss which would have sorely effected the healing halls across Sokara."I'm sure the politics of our country must be a puzzle to you.  I'll bet life in the forest was a lot simpler than life in Sokar can be."  She finishes with a hint of envy."Marlock City, Sister, not Sokar."  Ged corrects her absently.  He pushes at the front door, which refuses to move.  Unslinging his shield from his back, he passes it to Hestia, and puts his shoulder to the door.  Grunting with effort, he slowly inches the chipped door ajar."Even before the Protector-General ordered the theaters closed, many had started to loose money.  People tend to care less for the arts when their lives and homes are at risk."  Hestia explains.  "The Compass's owner simply ran out of money.  I think he tried to sell the place at the time, but no-one wanted to buy a building this grand while fighting still ran along the streets.  It's a shame, really.  My father took me here a couple of times when I was younger.""I think we can get in now."  Ged cuts across Hestia's reminiscence, slightly out of breath.  "Gods, you'd think someone had glued the hinges shut, given how stiff that door is."  Taking his shield back from Hestia, he cautiously moves into the Compass."I'll take the torch.  Ged needs both hands for his sword and shield."  Hestia take the enchanted torch from Brystasia, then steps to one side to let her follow Ged.Stepping into the Compass, Brystasia brushes aside several loose strands of cobweb, dislodged by Ged's entrance.  The floor is covered with a surprisingly thick layer of dust, clearly showing Ged's large footprints.  Gold and silver paint glitters undulled beneath the spider's webs, and several chairs line the lobby."This would indeed be a beautiful place if restored."  Ged murmurs quietly, brushing some of the grim from one of the wall's painted panels.At the far end of the lobby, there is a door in each of the side walls, and a staircase leading up facing the entry.  Other than the occasional skittering sound of mice moving within the walls, the Compass is silent.</blockquote>

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