Hinterland City - Foundation 5,701 - A Stronghold of Mixed Ideology, Made from Half the Manager of the Royal Beth, with a Darkly Amused Furnace Ancona in Charge

A critical difficulty

"Furnace won't do," says the Spindlewolf. "Doesn't have the authority. You'll have to speak with the Creditor itself. Arrange for it to remit the bail for anyone who moves here."

You explain that any negotiation will take time. Surely they can desist from harassing the citizens for the duration?

The Spindlewolf is busy licking her own posterior. You repeat yourself several times. She lifts her head only after she has conveyed an adequate amount of disrespect.

"Until the deal is done, Rebel's Bethlehem remains a threat to us, and we will continue in its undoing. We cannot afford you any grace. Nor do we care to."

With that, she stands and lopes away. The leash between her and the Grey Man draws tight, and then he is jolted into following.

Exploration of a Hinterland City It seems this matter will not be resolved until you have spoken with the Creditor.