Ishgod: Repetition

Sweep the cobblestone paths winding through the temple grounds. Draw fresh water from the stream for the midday washings. Feed the ritual stag and his doe, brush his coat until it shines. Gather wood for the pile, never let it sit below waist height. Check the traps for Itisfit’s gifts, and reset them for tomorrow. Ishgod does his chores thoroughly and without complaint, every day whether the weather allows or not. He has a sealskin poncho for when it rains, heavy furs to keep warm in the snow. It is good, honest work that keeps him strong, and the temple runs all the more smoothly for it. No one bothers him. His days are peaceful.

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