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You look around the large auditorium. Flanking the central aisle are 
rows of comfortable leather chairs arranged in an arc, with the rows 
sloping down to a podium. Although it can accommodate maybe 200 people 
for lectures or presentations, the room looks remarkably warm and 
comfortable: the perfect atmosphere for lively discussion or serious 
debate. Indeed, this is where Robert and his followers meet to discuss 
the activities and organization of the following. 
 
Simple antique lamps mounted on the walls and several ornate 
chandeliers bathe the room in a bright, ivory light. The floors are 
richly carpeted, and the walls are wood-paneled in exquisite taste. 
All along the wall to your left, you see beautifully painted murals. 
The wall to your right contains a roll of honor, above a row of 
display cases containing various curious-looking paraphernalia. 
 
The imposing podium at the front is ornately carved out of oak. It is 
wide, affording a speaker a comfortable space from which to address 
those gathered here. This is where members of Robert's following 
deliver reports on faraway lands, strange creatures and memorable 
events. The podium is flanked by a low table. On the wall at the back, 
a large map of the realms is mounted. 
A small chest with the Unity symbol on its lid rests on the table. 
 
'''Look CHEST:''' 
The small chest on the table is emblazoned with the design of the woven 
symbol of Unity. It is in this chest that Robert keeps the Woven Rings of 
Unity his followers proudly wear. 
 
'''Holy Symbol:''' the woven Ring of Unity 
'''Long Desc:''' The ring of Unity is woven from ten different strands of silk. 
 
'''Look NORTH:''' 
You see the heavy double wooden doors through which you entered the 
hall. Along the wall is space for standing members, needed when a 
particularly interesting topic is under discussion. By the door, two 
coats and a moose hide hat seem to have been forgotten on the coat 
rack. 
 
'''Look EAST:''' 
Beautifully painted murals of Robert during his mortal life attract 
your attention. 
There are captions beneath each of the nine murals (look caption1 to 
caption9). 
 
'''Look SOUTH:''' 
On the wall opposite you, you see a large relief map of the realms, 
cluttered with many, multi-colored pins. However, what draws your eye 
is the beautifully woven rope around its border. The rope consists of 
ten strands of fine silk. A small plaque below the map says that this 
rope symbolizes the unity of the races of the realm. All along the 
floor, containers with well-tended plants soothe the eyes. In front of 
the map is the podium. 
 
'''Look WEST:''' 
Towards the front of the hall is an oak door with a gleaming brass 
doorknob, and a center panel covered in fine dragon turtle hide, 
embossed with the letter "R". You spy some old scars in the wood, as 
if some schoolboy had carved graffiti on the door. Looking closer, you 
make out something oddly incomprehensible that looks like: "ThE 
TwldDl.R" 
 
Along the remainder of the west wall you see a collection of fine 
exotic finds - from primitive household articles, to finely crafted 
weapons and armor. Above these displays you see a board with a list of 
names in gold filigree. Each name is followed by details of the 
successful quests they've described in this hall, and the awards and 
honors bestowed upon them. 
 
'''Look UP''' 
You are surprised to see your reflection staring back from a huge 
slanted mirror mounted above the podium. The mirror spans the width of 
the room, and besides the glittering chandeliers, you can see the 
whole of the auditorium. As you stare into the mirror, you fancy that 
you see Robert's followers all around you. 
 
'''Look DOWN:''' 
Feeling overawed in this hall of Unity, ideals and knowledge, you 
shyly stare at your shoes. 
 
'''Look Caption1''' 
A terrified 15-year old Robert, on his first adventure high on the 
mighty Chain of Naris, just before JohnPaul rescued him for the first time. 
 
'''Look Caption2''' 
Robert, indebted for his life to JohnPaul, was allowed to worship his 
rescuer. In this mural, he is pictured sitting in a pew in JohnPaul's 
temple, discussing the latest developments on the Path of Holy Virtue 
with his Master. 
 
'''Look Caption3''' 
A young Robert proudly grasps the hand of Snare, from whose example he 
learnt much. The shadow in the background is that of Zentar, about to 
backstab the unseasoned triple-classer. Yet another lesson learnt... 
 
'''Look Caption4''' 
Robert, clearly middle-aged in this mural, shows a much younger 
Coleman the sights of Midgaard. 
 
'''Look Caption5''' 
Robert and his eternal friend Croac hunt against the spectacular 
backdrop of Elemental Canyon. 
 
Look Caption6 
The "PiZaN Klan", with Robert in the center, plan new mischief. In the 
background, the facade of Agape's Temple can be seen. 
 
'''Look Caption7''' 
Lorn, Faith and Robert in pitched battle with the Demonlord Orcus. 
Magic crackles in the air and blades flash as the threesome tackles 
this part of Robert's Quest for Immortality. 
 
L'''ook Caption8''' 
Robert bids farewell to the infamous "Midgaard Group" in front of the 
Temple of Mangar, shortly before leaving the mortal realms. 
 
'''Look Caption9''' 
The last and most recent mural shows Robert in Madman's office, on the 
occasion of his ascension to immortality. 
 
'''Look Podium''' 
The podium is large, and ornately carved. You can make out a large 
ring, within which you see finely carved pictures of sky and land, 
water and fire, people and animals, plants and rock, all in perfect 
harmony with each other. At the bottom of the podium, you see a small 
plaque. 
 
'''Look Plaque''' 
The plaque reads: 
"The Hall of Unity and Knowledge" 
Original design by Robert and his first follower, Duvel. 
 
'''Look Table''' 
On a low table flanking the podium, you see a folder covered in 
polished leather, as well as a small chest with the design of the 
woven symbol of Unity on its lid. 
 
'''Look File Folder''' 
The leather-bound folder on the low table is labeled "Resolutions of 
Unity", in beautiful calligraphy. When you open it, you read: 
* Help build Unity. Make friends, not enemies. 
* Always help those in need, except if they are evil. Accept evils the way they are. Try to get along with them, just don't help them. 
* Protect the following. If evils harm us one way or the other, do what you must do. 
* Never trade with evils. 
 

== A Small, Cozy Office ==

You find yourself in an office that looks positively tiny compared 
with the spaciousness of the Hall of Unity. The first thing you see is 
a cheerfully crackling fire in the modest fireplace across from the 
door, with a large rug in front of it. As your eyes attune to the 
dimmer light, you realize that the wood-paneled office is roomier than 
you thought. 
 
The wall to your right is entirely covered with books. On your left 
hand side a row of old-fashioned windows let in light, which is 
augmented by the elegant green lamp on the large desk that dominates 
the south-east corner and faces the center of the room. The leather 
visitor chairs facing the desk look much more comfortable than the 
simple, straight-backed chair behind Robert's desk. 
The Ivory Unicorn rests here. 
 
Look Unicorn: 
You look at a beautiful winged Ivory Unicorn resting on the rug in 
front of the fire. Although the animal is small, it looks exceedingly 
powerful, and you're surprised you didn't notice it before. Its 
single horn looks as if it were made of real gold, and as it glances 
your way, you marvel at its sparkling azure eyes. 
 
'''Look NORTH:''' 
Row upon row of books line the entire north wall. Most of the volumes 
are bound in leather, and some look positively ancient. Here and 
there, you can make out a title: "Facing Demons, an autobiography of 
Robert", "An encyclopedia of monsters", "The mating habits of brass 
dragons", and "New explorers in Utopia". 
 
'''Look EAST:''' 
The eastern wall is wood-paneled like the rest of the room, and the 
door through which you entered - so beautifully worked on the other 
side - is surprisingly plain on this side. A calendar hangs on the 
door, and a map of a confusing network of passages or tunnels hangs on 
the wall behind the desk. 
 
'''Look SOUTH:''' 
A large green blotter and an elaborate stand for quill and ink bottle 
carved from ebony dominate the desk. These are framed by neatly 
stacked file folders and papers. You notice the words "Quest to 
discover..." scribbled on a piece of paper. One of the folders is 
marked: "Quest point rankings of Unity followers". The desk is lit by 
a lamp, and the light from the windows behind it, through which you 
can see only sky. 
 
'''Look WEST:''' 
The fireplace is framed by simple brickwork, blackened over the years. 
Small mementos line the mantelpiece: a shark's tooth, a small pouch, a 
simple ring. A small fire crackles in the hearth.

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