Dhanial is an Iron Throne member encountered on the ground floor of the Iron Throne Headquarters in Chapter Seven. She will speak of how Sarevok has economically ruined the Iron Throne organization for his own goals and all the time was only using the Iron Throne to help him become a Grand Duke and start an all out war between Baldur's Gate and Amn. After the conversation she will leave and disappear.
Dialogue[]
Out of my way, interloper! I am getting off this sinking ship as fast as I can!
- Why are you so panicked? Is not Sarevok in control?
I will not debate that he is in control, but whatever his plans, they certainly do not have the good of the Iron Throne in mind. He has abandoned us in favor of his new position, that of soon to be appointed Grand Duke. We are simply to be cast off, and I would not be surprised if he marches the Flaming Fist through here tomorrow as a show of his stance on mercantile crime!
- Sarevok becoming a Grand Duke? How can this be?
Quite simple, really. He has built up support by pledging to combat the very chaos he himself was sowing! I imagine he'll have a fantastic success rate too, seeing as how he is in total control with our leaders dead! I doubt that he will settle into a nice, quiet political life though. He seems set on causing as much destruction as possible, and I think he is intent on pushing for war with Amn!
- Why would he pursue such a destructive plan? What could he gain from it?
How should I know? I am no diviner. I only know business, and what he is doing makes very little economic sense. Had he wished to grow rich from dealing in ore, then I would have understood. Had he kept the Iron Throne intact he could have used his upcoming position as Duke to sanction Amn and increase our trading power over groups like the Knights of the Shield. As it is, he is seemingly intent on abandoning us and launching a bloodbath of a war. Know this: The people believe in Sarevok, and it will take more than a blade to reduce his stature in the eyes of the public.
- How can people believe in him? Can they not see his nature?
People see what they wish, and they really wish to see a savior. He offers stability and seems able to deliver. That is more than anyone has been able to give them so far. I tire of this chatter. If you feel you must strike me down, do as you wish. Do not expect me to wait around while you do it though.
This exchange leads to an entry in the quest section of your Journal under the title: The Rise of Sarevok
“ | Sarevok is using Iron Throne resources to fund his rise to power in Baldur's Gate. He has also installed one of his lackeys as the new commander of the Flaming Fist, replacing the suddenly deceased Scar. Sarevok's near-term goal must be to become a Grand Duke, though there's no telling what his long-term goals are. | ” |