A Price on all Giff Heads
Background:
Maverick, the Giff Gunslinger, receives a distressing message that her brother and parents have been urgently called back to Sabbaoth, the Giff homeworld.
Part 1: The Silent Assassin
As Maverick seeks answers in a bustling city, she becomes a target. An assassin, hired to collect the bounty on Giff heads, attempts to sneak into her room in the dead of night. The encounter becomes a pivotal moment in her quest.
Objective:
Investigate the Disturbance: Maverick is roused from her sleep by a subtle disturbance. She must make a successful perception check to realize that an intruder is attempting to infiltrate her room.
Confront the Assassin: Once aware of the danger, Maverick must confront the assassin in a tense and stealthy showdown within the confines of her quarters. The assassin is highly skilled and may use traps, illusions, or poisons.
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Extract Information: Upon subduing the assassin, Maverick can interrogate him to gather information about who hired him and why there's a bounty on Giff heads. The assassin might reveal a secretive faction or a hidden enemy seeking to exploit the Celestial Union's decree.
Consequences:
Raised Alertness: The attempt on Maverick's life raises the overall awareness of the danger she faces. The city becomes more hostile, and Maverick must navigate carefully to avoid detection.
Unveiling Motives: The assassin's revelation points Maverick toward the larger conspiracy behind the Celestial Union's decision. She now understands that her family's recall is linked to these perilous circumstances.
Next Steps:
Armed with newfound knowledge, Maverick must decide whether to return to Sabbaoth to confront the Giff elders or seek allies and evidence to challenge the Celestial Union's decree. The quest unfolds as Maverick delves deeper into the mystery, uncovering a web of political intrigue, ancient grudges, and the potential for redemption for her people.
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