You guys are doomed. You, the Sun Summoner, are sitting at a table during Nikolai's birthday. His brother just announced that he made an alliance with Fjerda. They will help you fight the Darkling. But Nikolai's face pales. Nikolai: "What did they want in return?" Vasily: "They sought access to our ports in West Ravka and requested our help policing the southern trade routes against Zemeni pirates. They wanted a few of the northern logging roads reopened, and once the Darkling is defeated, they expect the cooperation of the Sun Summoner in our efforts to push back the fold." Nikolai: "Which roads?" Vasily: "They're somewhere south of Halmhend, west of the permafrost. They're sufficiently defended by the fort at Ulrnsk if the Fjerdans get any ideas." Nikolai: "When did you lift the blockages? How long have the doors been open?" Vasily: "Over a week." They start to argue. Nikolai yells that they are sided with the Darkling. Vasily says he's jealous. After a bit of the back and forth the nichevo'ya swarm the room. Nikolai: "Get the king to safety!" People run. You try to use the Cut but the room is too crowded. Vasily: "You did this! You and the witch!" He tries to attack you but one of the nichevo'ya ripped his arm out. He fell limp to the ground. Nikolai's mother tries to run to him but he holds her back. Nikolai: "He's gone, Madraya. He's gone." More people get attacked. Nikolai moves everyone to the door. You use the Cut and knock down two of the nichevo'ya.