The Mystery of Abstinence

The Temple of the Mystery of Abstinence is one of the mysteries that Steve must go through as he seeks to become a member of the Order. It is the first mystery he experiences, shortly after arriving on the third level of the Lodge.

The Temple
Upon entering the Mystery, Steve is greeted by a man in a suit with sunglasses (like a bodyguard) standing beside a table. At the table is a naked, obese man (who looks similar to Elvis Presley in his later years) who is gorging on hamburgers. The man in the suit orders Steve not to eat the food or he will be punished, as all within are bound by a vow of abstinence.

If Steve tries to "operate" the hamburgers, the obese man will attack him. After he is killed, the bodyguard will declare the mystery. After this, he will pull out a gun, forcing Steve to kill him.

The Mystery
"'The central mystery is thus: those who advocate abstinence are those who possess the most. It is to their advantage that you obey, not to yours. The meek shall inherit the earth when the strong are finished with it. Advance, Initiate... and remember what you have learned.'"