The messenger is granted an audience. He enters, making a mocking bow.
"Greetings, oh violent and hateful queen. I bring a gift from my master, Donuk."
With that, he reaches into his cloak and pulls out a dagger, which he throws straight at you.
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You catch it by the handle, inches away from your face. Guards pile on top of the would-be assassin, capturing him without a fight.
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He wastes no time in begging for mercy, telling you all about his master's plans in the hopes of extending his life by a few more minutes. Apparently Donuk has rallied his allies, and intends to invade your lands in force. He has sent several spies to infiltrate the city, who are to open the gates when his forces approach.
With the descriptions given, you manage to round up and capture all of Donuk's spies, and double the guard on the gates just to be sure.
Now that the assassin has outlived his usefulness, what shall we do with him?
A-Um, execute him, obviously.
B-Throw him in the dungeons, indefinitely.
C-Send him back to Donuk to falsely report his success.
By the sounds of things, the combined forces of the rebels outnumber yours considerably. Now might be a good time to call upon your vassal for aid.
A-Yes, we need all the help we can get.
B-No, we can't trust Yalanci to fight against his former comrades.
How else should we prepare for the coming invasion?
A-They won't expect us to strike first! We will march east and shatter them utterly.
B-We can hold them back at the river. Fortify the fords, and send scouts to report on their progress.
C-Stockpile food in the city, and prepare for a prolonged siege.