However, nothing ever goes as smoothly as planned.
Within minutes of the first report, the silent backers of The Black Thorn began to make their move.
Adventurers hidden in the lower clans, allies of the faction, quickly stepped in. Those with military ties sent urgent reports, twisting the situation into a narrative of chaos: "Outsiders attacking the kingdom from the shadows."
That was all it took. A message was sent to every major clan, including the top three: Clan Skarn, Clan Varran, and the strongest clan in the kingdom, Clan Drakengarde. The report was unanimous, adding fuel to the already raging flames—The Black Thorn was embroiled in an internal battle, and now was the perfect time to strike them out once and for all.
