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You take in a deep breath, then launch into a long, emotional report
"Taruvik is Stressed. We have an ally that may turn enemy at any point, as is the way in politics, the nobles whine about the lack of slaves, the lowborn whine about the lack of slaves, the slaves whine about the lack of help, my partners are as likely to kill each other as trade, and someone attacked out city in Shardfall."
"Some time ago we met with Navozem of Suzo in an attempt to establish positive relations. They ended up trading us scouting data in exchange for putting down a couple "Rebellions" of theirs. We annihilated one such rebellion, and the Unvangto we're besieging on the route between Sou and Suzo is the site of the second.
However, in the time since we've made the deal we've come to suspect Navozem of being in league with Gamin. Though we've no proof, The man himself is... talkative. To say the least. Get him going and he can't keep himself from boasting endlessly. It seems these "rebellions" are actually the aftermath of an international escapade he, Gamin, and others were involved with.
On top of that, my spies report Navozem sitting on an enormous pile of Kushel. So much so, that they could hire enough mercenaries to take the entire province if they so desired."
"So now I find myself in a predicament. Given it's strategic position, I expect Navozem to demand or attempt to purchase the Uvangto once it is taken. However, even the possibility of them being in league with Gamin means doing so would put you in a strategic disadvantage in the area, and would put Sou at risk. If I occupy it myself, Navozem may very well consider it an act of war. Meanwhile destroying it will end with us having taken great expense for little reward, leaving us unprepared should Suzo decide to spend some of that kushel."
Rokof is silent throughout your speech. When you finish, he nods slowly, making his way to a table with a map of the local provinces laid out. "Well most of what you say matches the reports. More importantly, you still did as I requested. So you may be poised to complete your next assignment...once you've finished your siege of course. This should also help you take a better hold of the province. if Navozem is plotting as you suspect, it will be harder for him to take it if he faced a solid opposition instead of warring factions."
"What do you mean lord?"
"It's time to oust the Royalists from Vot Tikve. Direct your allies, or do it yourself, but they have long overstayed their welcome. This will place the province closer to me, and should put pressure on Navozem's secret partners."
"I..."you bite back the frustration bubbling up. "Kolchaff my lord. The siege already stretches me to breaking point. I cannot-"
"You stepped further than you were prepared" Rokof cuts you off. "I wanted you to secure your holdings so you would be prepared to assist me and your fellow client families in securing our borders. However, you still managed to do as command. For that I offer a boon."
"A-a boon?"
"Food, money, an army. I shall grant you something from Rokof holdings, but within reason. To ease the burden. What shell it be?"
>What will you request from Rokof?
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