Aht Urhgan Mission 17: Guests of the Empire/Plot Details

Aht Urhgan Whitegate
The adventurer appears to President Naja.

Naja Salaheem: Welcome back, <>. I've been pacin' a grrrove in the floor waitin' for ya to get back. Hm? No, no. No need to mention anythin' more about that ship. I think I know everythin' I need to know. Ya paid that Ephramadian Gold Coin to some "ancient corsair" for ferry fare, didn't ya? And then ya went at it tooth and nail with the crew? Yeah, that's about what Gessho told me. So... what do ya think that ship rrreally was?

What was the ghost ship's true identity? Choice was "The Black Coffin".

Naja Salaheem: Heh! Well, pluck my whiskers. That's the same answer that Gessho gave. You two didn't cook up this story together to try and put one over me, now, did ya? But that's all beside the point. There's somethin' else I want ya to explain to me. Ya see where I'm goin' with this, <>? There's been a summons from the palace addressed to you! I exercised my rrrights as president and opened it for ya. Ya rrreally are a piece of work, ya know that!? I am the president of Salaheem's Sentinels! I... will... not... stand to be upstaged like this! This summons was delivered by Rishfee himself. Look at this! It has the personal signature of the Grand Vizier. No matter how ya look at it, this is a personal invitation to the palace. Seems Her Magnificence would hear you speak of that ship in a prrrivate audience. That puppetmaster must be gigglin' into her chai. Look at this footnote! It says you can brng one attendant with you. And you, with zero knowledge of palace etiquette, would probably take obne of ya adventurer buddies and make a complete fool of yourself... From this day on, you would never have to speak to me again. I wouldn't have ya crossin' my doorstep. Do ya get what I'm sayin'?

Do you get what she's sayin' Choice was "Yeah, I get it."

Naja Salaheem: Then you can take your invitation and get out!

Do you really get what she's sayin' Choice was "No idea, really"

Naja Salaheem: Well, then... How do ya intend to make up for this insult?

How do you intend to make up for it Choice was "Have Naja become your attendant"

Naja Salaheem: Sorry, what was that?

How do you intend to make up for it Choice was "Invite Naja to the palace."

Naja Salaheem: If you think I'm gonna bow and scrrrape at your side... You... you... Hmmm... If ya want me to come that badly... I guess I don't have a choice. But just this one time. Don't go gettin' used to it! Now, we gotta do somethin' about those clothes. We can't have ya turnin' up to the palace wearin' that... I'd be embarrassed to walk beside ya! Hm? What sorta clothes should ya wear to the palace...? Well, if I have to... I suppose I can show ya a few pieces from my collection. Wait rrright there. What kinda outfit do you wanna see?

Which outfit will you see? Choice was "Gorgeous black."

Naja Salaheem: Whaddya think?

Abquhbah: (Very nice!)

Naja Salaheem: If you're not wearin' thrrreads of this kind of quality, you'll never get past to Imperial Whitegate. I don't expect ya to have anythin' as gorgeous as my wardrobe, but try to find somethin' you think will fit my idea of fashion. Start with the body piece and we'll work from there. I won't be too strrrict on the other bits, but just remember that knowing what goes together is one that talents needed in high society! When you're rrready to go, come and show me your wardrobe. I'll see if ya pass muster.

If you wear what doesn't fit...

Naja Salaheem: Now, we gotta do somethin' about those clothes. I'd be embarrassed to walk beside ya! Hm? What sorta clothes should ya wear to the palace...? Well, if I have to... I suppose I can show ya a few pieces from my collection. Wait rrright there.

If you wearing the right clothes...

Naja Salaheem: It looks like ya should be able to pull this off. All ya gotta do is keep your trrrap shut until spoken to, and everything should be fine. I'll meet ya by the Imperial Whitegate. A girl needs some time to prrrepare.

Ask what Naja needs to prepare? Choice was "Nooo..."

Naja Salaheem: The palace officials are probably gonna ask ya about the events ya witnessed on that boat...Just be careful to watch your tongue in there. Oh, and rrremember that weapon are forbidden within the palace grounds. Hehe. Try to mimic the gentle way that I have... I'm sure you've learned a thing or two. Aren't ya glad ya picked me to go with ya?