A Whisper of Witches

Description
The great city of  has fallen on hard times. Citizens whisper that it is the doing of witches and other sorcerers living in their midst. They have taken matters into their own hands, accusing an outspoken young woman of being the ringleader, and imprisoning a pitiable rabble from little more than hearsay. What should you do with the accused?

Options
"A guilty verdict sends a message, but the city is capricious, the judgment as likely to inflame as placate the citizens."
 * Condemn
 * Effect: Chance of unexpected consequences

"The citizens case against the accused is feeble. A few strong words, and this will all be forgotten."
 * Forgive
 * Effect: None

"With our sciences, we possess the tools to forensically -- and very publically -- destroy the cases against the accused."
 * Learning
 * Effect: Learning on  for

Follow-up event
Condemn option will trigger a follow-up event: A Whisper of Witches II