>>5728962“I even have an inkling where the others are,” she admits. “I had no plans to interfere, where I was neither needed nor wanted—compartmentalization has ever been key—but I have seen them near to the city’s reservoirs—where water is drawn up to feed the appetites of this great creature called Hawksong, to drink, bathe, cook, clean…”
“Poison, then…” the Archer muses, then shakes his head slowly. “this is no arid desert. If one water source is poisoned, Hawksong can draw upon countless others. That can’t be all it is, can it?”
"It could sstill sstriek a devesstating blow," you note. "Thiss iss a delicate time, with the transssition of leadership... And who knowss if that iss ALL they have planned?
You nod. Your mind is made up: the assassination of Prince Rufos and his line is important, obviously, but you were given no timeline. This scheme by the Serpent Priesthood takes precedence. You will learn what they have set in motion and, if it conflicts with your own plans for the shining city on the hill, you will stop them.
What of your two allies?
>Send the Archer to scout the Prince while you and Albacete see to the other Reptilians>Assign the Archer to assassinate the rival royals in your stead—keep the blood off of your hands>Bring the Archer with you—Olu in an invaluable ally, and you will deal with Rufos yourself, when you’re ready>Write-inHow will you address the Reptilian conspiracy against YOUR city?
>Send word to the paladins—especially any who have taken up your Grey Oath—of the danger, and the whereabouts of the conspirators [also frees you up to attend to another task if you don’t join them]>Go there yourself—stealthily as you can—and learn by eavesdropping what they are up to before you make your move>Offer false aid, and request to meet with the leadership and discuss what they are up to ‘under orders of the Serpent Priesthood’>Go in loud, and bold—command them to stop their scheme, and assert your authority, bringing down fire and spilling the blood of any who defy you>Write-in 