The Crimson Retinue
Hook
Aldo revealed that Kargatane scarecrows act as hidden observers and will report what they have seen when addressed with the passphrase “the crimson retinue.”
Evidence
- Aldo and the Dockside Men belong to the Kargatane’s outer circle.
- Aldo sincerely offered the passphrase in gratitude for Rage’s earlier help.
- The party previously encountered animated and watchful scarecrows around Rivalis.
- The party shared this intelligence with Vidic for transmission to the Keepers.
Open questions
- How extensive is the scarecrow network?
- Who receives their observations?
- Were Rivalis’s animated scarecrows part of this network?
- Can the passphrase be used safely without alerting the Kargatane?
Next steps
- Test the phrase on a Kargatane scarecrow when circumstances permit.