The Darkest Depths

Description
Miners - and prospective miners - and their kin from  are afraid. Ancient traditions are strong, and many believe the mythical beasts of the old legends are very real. Now rumors are rife that it was no ordinary bear that attacked, but a monstrous creature whose den is the city's nearby mine. Many are likely to down tools without actions. How should we respond to the rumors?

Options
"The miners will not shy from their duties, and they will understand their follies."
 * Dismiss
 * Effect: Force-Labored on  for

"To staisfy the miners we'll fund an expedition to thoroughly explore every corner of the mine. Who knows what we'll find?"
 * Investigate
 * Effects:
 * Celebrating on  for
 * Chance of unexpected consequences

"We'll play along and send in a mightly warrior, who'll slay a sham 'chimera' monster. What could go wrong?"
 * Embrace
 * Effects:
 * Patriotic on  for
 * Chance of unexpected consequences

Follow-up event
Investiate and Embrace options will trigger a follow-up event: The Darkest Depths II