Re: Scales of War: Rescue at Rivenroar
Whatever the PCs’ initial response, Thannu quickly
interrupts to deliver a military-style report on the
PCs’ incursion of the tower, noting the areas they’ve
infiltrated and the number of the dead and wounded.
However, before he can finish, additional information
arrives.
Even as the captain finishes, a warrior enters at a run,
calling to his master. As he approaches to whisper in
Sarshan’s ear, the shadar-kai turns to you with a look of
wonder.
“You are, quite literally, the last people I ever expected to
see here. The charges leveled by my captain warrant torture
and death. However, I am told that 'an episode of sabotage
in my foundry appears to have been thwarted, and that the
traitorous Modra has been executed by persons unknown.'
What might you know of this?
So your story seems to hold up.”
"Makes more sense now why you would talk about 'everyone has a price,'" Mittens says, "I stand by what I told you then."
If the PCs admit to the action in the foundry, Sarshan
nods thoughtfully. If they are suspicious enough of
Sarshan’s motivations that they deny everything,
assume that his Sense Motive automatically beats
their Bluff.
“As far as you’ve managed to infiltrate my operations, I can
only assume you know a little of who I am. My wealth and
reputation turn largely on honor, obligation, and secrecy.
When I spoke to you of Modra, I hoped you would kill him
and save me the risk of more exposure than he had already
caused. The fact that you journeyed here to do the job is
a surprise, but for your part in ending his threat to me
and whatever he meant to do in the foundry, I am in your
debt. However, for your role in the death injury of my personal
guards, you are more greatly in mine. Here is a bargain that
balances the obligation for all of us. Join me.”
"Called it!" Mits cheers.
Thannu looks annoyed.