Story Party Politics

Part of 4. The Dragon's Reach, Part 2 in Living World Season 2

1. Goal 1

   Active: Check your mail for "Ministry Treachery."

2. Goal 2

   Active: Exonerate Queen Jennah so she can attend the summit.

   Complete: I received a mail from Kasmeer, who informed me that Queen Jennah's attendance at the summit is in jeopardy. Minister Estelle claimed that the queen had secretly met with Scarlet and essentially gave her access to the watchknights. Had I not found multiple witnesses who would back up Countess Anise's accounts of the queen's activities that day (and Minister Estelle's little gambling outing), Queen Jennah would have been unable to attend the summit. With her lies exposed, Estelle will recant her story—and possibly cooperate with Countess Anise in future matters. She really has no choice.<br><br>After the party, Kasmeer was given the honor of escorting Queen Jennah to the Grove. Perhaps the queen will be sympathetic to Kasmeer's past family troubles.<br><br>Canach was also present, acting as Anise's escort and bodyguard since she bought his billet. He's not technically a free man, having been previously incarcerated for his crimes on Southsun, but is serving out the rest of his term in a sort of work-release program for the countess. It's not entirely clear how Anise intends to employ him, though I overheard them talking about him being her "eyes and ears" in the field. I'm not sure I trust him fully. He has a violent streak and is a bit unpredictable despite his claims of reform.