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   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="A journey of thousand miles is completed by taking a single step at a time. But which step is the most important?" />
      <Response0 Value="All steps are equally important." />
      <Response1 Value="The first, since it is the first step." />
      <Response2 Value="The last one, obviously." />
      <Response3 Value="The deciding one." />
      <Answer Value="1" />
	  <Ignore Value="0" />
      <WinText  Value="Correct. The first step is the most important. It is the hardest step to take, and it decides your path." />
   </Riddle> 

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="Life is a journey, but what is its destination?" />
      <Response0 Value="Afterlife, life continues after death." />
      <Response1 Value="The judgement day, the day we will all be judged." />
      <Response2 Value="Once life ends there is nothing but death." />
      <Response3 Value="Nirvana, transcending both life and death." />
      <Answer Value="2" />
	  <Ignore Value="1" />
      <WinText  Value="That is the right answer indeed. You show wisdom beyond thy age." />
   </Riddle> 

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="What is the hardest thing to do?" />
      <Response0 Value="Admitting your mistake." />
      <Response1 Value="Facing death." />
      <Response2 Value="Being fair." />
      <Response3 Value="Changing oneself." />
      <Answer Value="3" />
	  <Ignore Value="0" />
      <WinText  Value="Indeed. Many have fearlessly faced death, but those who have succeeded in changing themselves are very few." />
   </Riddle> 

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="What is courage?" />
      <Response0 Value="Being fearless." />
      <Response1 Value="Fighting your fears." />
      <Answer Value="1" />
	  <Ignore Value="0" />
      <WinText  Value="Well said. Only when you actually feel fear can you truly show your courage." />
   </Riddle> 

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="It is said that to truly shine, gold must be tried by fire. Should we then put everyone through a trial by fire?" />
      <Response0 Value="No, what is gained by such a trial?" />
      <Response1 Value="Yes. A little suffering is good for everyone." />
      <Answer Value="0" />
	  <Ignore Value="0" />
      <WinText  Value="Correct. There is nothing holy in suffering, and those who survive a trial by fire were already gold!" />
   </Riddle> 

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="Why do some people achieve everything, while others languish in nothingness?" />
      <Response0 Value="They work hard, which leads to success." />
      <Response1 Value="They have inborn special ability." />
      <Response2 Value="They are motivated from within." />
      <Response3 Value="They work with wisdom, and thus achieve more." />
      <Answer Value="2" />
	  <Ignore Value="0" />
      <WinText  Value="True. Success and ability comes from hard work, and work comes easy to those who are motivated." />
   </Riddle> 


   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="How may you obtain a pearl?" />
      <Response0 Value="Sit on the beach and wait for one to wash ashore." />
      <Response1 Value="Plunge the depths of the ocean in search of one." />
      <Answer Value="1" />
	  <Ignore Value="0" />
      <WinText  Value="Indeed. Those who work hard reap the benefits." />
   </Riddle> 


   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="Who is better: The king, the cobbler, or the learned priest?" />
      <Response0 Value="The king, his power is divine." />
      <Response1 Value="The cobbler, he earns a honest living." />
      <Response2 Value="The priest, his learning makes him superior." />
      <Response3 Value="All are equal, all are humans." />
      <Answer Value="3" />
	  <Ignore Value="0" />
      <WinText  Value="Correct! All that comes from the earth is returned to earth. Everyone is equal in death." />
   </Riddle> 

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="Does god exist?" />
      <Response0 Value="Yes, and my religion leads to him." />
      <Response1 Value="Yes, and all religions lead to him." />
      <Response2 Value="No, we invented god, we were afraid of dying! " />
      <Response3 Value="Yes, but religion has nothing to do with god." />
      <Answer Value="0" />
	  <Ignore Value="1" />
      <WinText  Value="All the answers are correct! And this is your lesson: Respect the beliefs of others, because all of us are equally wrong. Farewell." />
   </Riddle>


   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="We are three guardians protecting the portal. Each guardian has three questions for you. If you wish to pass, you must answer all our questions to our satisfaction." />
      <Response0 Value="Thank you for informing me." />
      <Answer Value="0" />
	  <Ignore Value="0" />
      <WinText Value="You can start answering our questions now." />
   </Riddle>

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="I am the fire guardian. First question, which is the most powerful element: Wind, Fire, or Water?" />
      <Response0 Value="The omnipresent wind." />
      <Response1 Value="The glorious fire." />
      <Response2 Value="The unfathomable Water." />
      <Answer 	Value="1" />
	  <Ignore 	Value="0" />
      <WinText 	Value="Correct! You show excellent judgement. Let us go to the next question, shall we?" />
   </Riddle>

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="Which element is the most important for life: Air, Sunlight, or Water?" />
      <Response0 Value="Air." />
      <Response1 Value="Sunlight." />
      <Response2 Value="Water." />
      <Answer	Value="1" />
	  <Ignore	Value="0" />
      <WinText	Value="Right, for it is the sun's light that seeded life on earth. You show promise, but I do wonder if you can go any further." />
   </Riddle>

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="Which is the most elegant creature: Tiger, Eagle, or the Whale?" />
      <Response0 Value="The fiery tiger." />
      <Response1 Value="The soaring eagle." />
      <Response2 Value="The majestic whale." />
      <Answer	Value="0" />
	  <Ignore	Value="0" />
      <WinText	Value="Wisdom! Brilliance! Happy! I give you my permission to use the portal!" />
   </Riddle>

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="I am the Water guardian. Which element is the most powerful: Wind, Fire, or Water?" />
      <Response0 Value="The unfathomable Water." />
      <Response1 Value="The omnipresent wind." />
      <Response2 Value="The glorious fire." />
      <Answer 	Value="0" />
	  <Ignore 	Value="0" />
      <WinText 	Value="Correct! Neither fire not wind can withstand water! Ready for the next question?" />
   </Riddle>

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="Which element is the most important for life: Air, Sunlight, or Water?" />
      <Response0 Value="Water." />
      <Response1 Value="Sunlight." />
      <Response2 Value="Air." />
      <Answer	Value="0" />
	  <Ignore	Value="0" />
      <WinText	Value="Indeed! For it is water that enables life. Let us move on to the next question." />
   </Riddle>

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="Which is the most elegant creature: Tiger, Eagle, or the Whale?" />
      <Response0 Value="The fiery tiger." />
      <Response1 Value="The soaring eagle." />
      <Response2 Value="The majestic whale." />
      <Answer	Value="2" />
	  <Ignore	Value="0" />
      <WinText	Value="The majestic whale! Wonderful! You have my permission to use the portal." />
   </Riddle>

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="I am the Wind guardian. Which element is the most powerful: Wind, Fire, or Water?" />
      <Response0 Value="The unfathomable Water." />
      <Response1 Value="The glorious fire." />
      <Response2 Value="The omnipresent wind." />
      <Answer 	Value="2" />
	  <Ignore 	Value="0" />
      <WinText 	Value="Correct! Wind blows away the water and extinguishes the fire! Talk to me when you are ready for the next question." />
   </Riddle>

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="Which element is the most important for life: Air, Sunlight, or Water?" />
      <Response0 Value="Water." />
      <Response1 Value="Sunlight." />
      <Response2 Value="Air." />
      <Answer	Value="2" />
	  <Ignore	Value="0" />
      <WinText	Value="Excellent. Without air, no creature can live. Let see if you can answer my last question." />
   </Riddle>

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="Which is the most elegant creature: Tiger, Eagle, or the Whale?" />
      <Response0 Value="The fiery tiger." />
      <Response1 Value="The soaring eagle." />
      <Response2 Value="The majestic whale." />
      <Answer	Value="1" />
	  <Ignore	Value="0" />
      <WinText	Value="What else could it be, except the eagle? You may use the portal, mortal." />
   </Riddle>

   <Riddle>
      <Question  Value="What is the most important virtue for a leader?" />
      <Response0 Value="Courage to lead from the front." />
      <Response1 Value="Wisdom to chart the right course." />
      <Response2 Value="Knowledge of what his followers really need." />
      <Response3 Value="Initiative to go where no one has gone before." />
      <Answer	Value="1" />
	  <Ignore	Value="0" />
      <WinText	Value="Correct. Other virtues are valuable indeed, but following a unwise leader always ends in disaster!" />
   </Riddle>

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