He meaning Tunuak. Some backstory before the real question:
I gm'ing Hugry Storm now and in last session party and caravan got to Iqaliat. They were confronted by Tunuak but PC's won Iqaliat's people to their side (some amazing rolls and awesome roplaying, they basically told the village that they'll kill the dragon for free as they want to help) and Tunuak fled to his Bore. Two players wondered his behavior and wanted to apologize as they ashamed him in front of his people. They didn't find Tunuak (asked Gluktok to help and stuff) and they started to think Tunuak as the one behind dragon attacks (as they thought that Tunuak wants more religious power over the village). They didn't search the tunnel for secret doors or anything so PCs didn't find Tunuak's Bore. PCs left Iqaliat behind with Shalelu and one guide to kill the dragon and managed to kill it (epic encounter, fight against Vendsundvaag is maybe the best dragon encounter I have ever run) and they are ready to return the village. They have the tribal jewelry from dragon's egg cave.
Now to the point: What would Tunuak do? It took about three days to PCs get to the dragons lair so when they return to village it has been about six days. I would like to use Tunuak as enemy as he is but it has been days since he fled to his Bore, he had time to make his plans for the PCs and the caravan.
My first idea was about Tunuak conquering Iqaliat under his command with hoarfrost spirits and Naquun (and something else maybe?) and calling the black monolith while villagers and caravan are held as prisoners/waiting-to-be-sacrifices. I think its possible for Tunuak to do this as he is highest level chracter in Iqaliat. PCs and Shalelu arrive to Iqaliat just moments before Tunuak starts to sacrifice caravan members ti Sitthud. How does this sound, do you have any other ideas that gets the same information about things to come to PCs as exploring Tunuak's Bore?
All kinds of advice are welcome.
Shameless bump. We might have session next sunday so I have to get something together before that. Any comments on thoughts above?
By himself, he ought to be a challenge to the PCs, but I've never seem humanoid NPCs quite measure up. So, you're approach might work but it could be too much and overwhelm them. Have they exited the dragon's fissure yet? If not, maybe have him waiting at the top, with some spirits and/or "witnesses" from the village to watch his victory over the outsiders.
However you do it, if you really want the pcs to find the bore, wave the proverbial hand and have a survivor tell them Tunuak emerged from the tunnel behind his tower before doing whatever he does. Or, upon their return to the village, have someone tell them they've heard strange sounds coming from deep within the tunnel. Or, have them bear the burden of their oversight and have Tunuak harass and attack the party later in its journey (perhaps revealing in the process that he killed the entire village they thought they had "saved"). Personally, now that I think of it, I'd probably do the last. Let them think this was oddly easy, wondering why their are loose ends, then sucker punch them with a bit of guilt and deep-seated anger at one of the bad guys. May help them stay on their toes later in the adventure.
Great stuff
We didn't get to play last weekend so next session is up to next Wednesday. Thanks SnowHeart for these great insights. Last one is cruel but if played correctly it can be memorable thing to the end of campaign. Sometimes even heroes fail, it builds character. Maybe the best way to handle that situation is that when PCs return from dragon's lair Tunuak is still missing so PCs (I guess the two who in the first place were interested about Tunuak initial response) may try to look for him but if they don't put enough energy to find him, Tunuak will destroy Iqaliat after PCs have leave the village. Then destruction of Iqaliat and some bragging about it to PCs before they arrive to Storm Tower.
Any other comments on the topic?