Learn about the Mad Mage: Eda Oweland will attempt to use the situation for political leverage, spreading rumors that Fireborn and the Loyalists are harboring a dangerous madman. However, she currently knows nothing—if the party keeps it quiet, the Traditionalists remain unaware.

Response to the Party: If Eda learns the party concealed the mage’s existence, they will lose faction standing. If they help expose the situation to discredit the Loyalists, they will gain favor.

Learn about the Mad Mage: Eliander Fireborn sees the mage as a liability—an embarrassment and a potential threat. He prefers to keep the matter hidden and under control, ensuring the Crown does not question his authority.

Response to the Party: If the party helps suppress knowledge of the mage and prevent a scandal, they gain favor. If they expose the situation or allow it to escalate, they lose standing with the Loyalists.

Learn about the Mad Mage: The Brotherhood sees opportunity in chaos. If they learn of the mage, they will attempt to manipulate the situation to undermine both the Loyalists and Traditionalists, potentially even freeing him to cause further disorder.

Response to the Party: If the party aids in spreading fear and disorder, they gain favor. If they keep the situation contained and prevent the Brotherhood from leveraging it, they may become enemies of the Brotherhood.

Learn about the Mad Mage: Gellan is intrigued by the mage’s potential secrets. If the madman knows anything of value—smuggler routes, hidden wealth, or weaknesses in the town’s defenses—Gellan will pay handsomely for the information. However, he won’t act rashly unless the risk is worth the reward.

Response to the Party: If the party provides Gellan with useful intelligence from the mage, they gain favor and a financial reward. If they allow the situation to spiral into an uncontrolled public crisis, they lose standing.