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Freya screams hysterically, entering a state of <span class="mu-i">rage</span>, a trance-like fury where she becomes violent and uncontrollable. This barbarian technique from the northern tribes makes her stronger and numb to pain. She grabs her javelin and hurls it through the first thug's shoulder, who collapses to the floor.
The dwarf shouts, "How dare you, stupid goy cattle!"
Knowledge (local): <span class="mu-b">In Khuzdûl, the dwarven language, "goy," plural "goyim," refers to both non-dwarves and cattle. When they speak the common language, the expression "goy cattle" clarifies the meaning and is chiefly used as an insult, implying that the person they speak to is of lower status.</span>
The barbarian is not in a state where she can engage in conversation. She draws her greataxe, a huge weapon she wields as if weightless. With a leap, she swings at the second thug, who barely has time to react before he’s cut down. Neither thug seems to have been trained for real combat. The dwarf, now nervous, steps back, but Freya pushes him to the floor and kicks his head until he passes out. Her rage, far from subsiding, only grows. She smashes everything in sight: chairs, tables, bottles of alcohol, and even the monkey skulls. In her mind, there's only blood and destruction, her primal fury making her as powerful as a goddess.
Wadizi kneels on the floor. "Thank you, heroes. I have never seen anyone stand up against the dwarves."
With her master, the dwarf Addai, defeated, she speaks freely, no longer bound to the script she had memorized. In Port Nyanzaru, almost all native humans are enslaved as indentured servants. The dwarves run most businesses and are ruthless in their methods. At the top of the social hierarchy are the gnomes, who hold even higher status. Despite being married to Mzolu, the musician, Addai has been forcing her to sleep in his bed, and raping her every night.
"When Addai wakes up, we slaves will be severely punished for failing to protect him. But if you take us under your protection, and let us work as your guide, we might have a chance."
Freya, now sitting on the floor, is exhausted, shaking from the adrenaline. Her rage has drained her energy, and she needs time to recover. The situation is a disaster. With dwarves holding such high status, Addai will likely report you to the city guards once he regains consciousness, leading to your arrest.
How will you deal with Addai?
>Ignore him
>Dig a hole and bury him alive with his gold and jewels
>Use alcohol to set the Blue Monkey (and Addai) on fire
How will you deal with Wadizi and Mzolu?
>Ignore them
>Take them as your guides
General actions
>Take a stroll through the city to get a vibe of the culture
>Visit dwarven businesses to understand how they operate
>Don’t waste time, and immediately meet up with Zhanthi
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