Rites

Inquiry in the Harem

Even when commanded by the Sultan himself, even when held by the central fountain of the harem, surrounded by guards, eunuchs, and maids, to question the Sultan's consorts is perilous for any courtier.

ID: 5006111

Type: None

Tips: None

Duration: 1 days

Waits For: 1 days

Marked as New Only on First Occurrence: 0

Starts Automatically: No

Triggers Result Automatically: No

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Slots

Slot #1
Sultan's Consorts

Locks: Yes

Is Key: No

Is Empty: Yes

Is Enemy: Yes

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Slot #2
You can only enter the harem in person to pursue this matter.

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

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Regular

You hope to draw some clue from Consort [s1.name].
Ansuya listens calmly.

"So this has happened... I have indeed noticed the servants seem distracted of late, as if in fear of something... But they would not tell me such matters, nor would anyone suspect me." She even smiles as she speaks.

She offers no clues, yet recounts stories from her homeland—tales of her father's harem and its intrigues. The royal guards, entranced, forget themselves until the hour grows late. You remain far beyond the time any man is permitted in the harem, which alone sparks whispers among the nobles of your rising influence...

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You hope to draw some clue from Consort [s1.name].
Sadani shows no sign of agitation. She says coldly that she does not know who committed this vile act—only that it could not be one of the favored consorts. That would be sheer folly. To already bask in the sun's love, then seek another man? Impossible.

She falls into silence, stiff and proud, making clear her distance from the affair.

Gently, you offer your own reasoning: indeed, she may be right. Rumors of women seeking abortive medicine from the court physician are not new. Even the most reckless woman would not dare discard a stillborn child now, at the height of suspicion... Surely this is no accident, but a deliberate trap, a cruel conspiracy... As you speak, you feign distress—the Sultan drives you mercilessly, leaving you so little time.

Sadani listens and nods with solemn care. "Your suspicion is most reasonable," she says. "You should be granted more time to uncover the truth."

It is a promise—and she keeps it.

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You hope to draw some clue from Consort [s1.name].
Zazie never ceases her laughter. She seems to find the death of an infant entertaining.

"Think about it, think about it! Picture how hopeless that stupid woman must be after causing all this... Oh, if only I knew who she was!"

She shakes her head, her gold ornaments glittering, the silken sash at her waist loosening without concern. The royal guards cannot help but steal several glances.

"Ask me no more, my dear lord [player.name], for I think of nothing but pleasing my master. Nothing else can enter my ears—they are blocked by golden rings!"

She prattles with practiced charm, giving you no clue at all. Yet it hardly matters—how many men in all the empire, sound of body, may step into the Sultan's harem and behold his most cherished consort?

Your prestige among the people rises.

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You hope to seek word from [s1.name].
Fadia kneels before you with utmost humility, listening as you question her. Yet she knows nothing useful. Still kneeling, she recalls carefully and shares all she dares in front of the royal guards and eunuchs. It does not advance the case, but grants you valuable scraps of intelligence.

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Consorts avoid you entirely.
They fear you—fear that a careless word may betray them, and that your questions might seal their doom. Too many, too favored, have died for their ties to you. They would rather endure the suspicion of the royal guards than risk your gaze. And so, apart from putting on a show of diligence, you pass another day with nothing gained...

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