Storming the gate (1)

Possible threats (one or all):

1. The government betrays me;

2. The Dawnbringers are plotting;

3. Other participants;

4. Friends turn traitors;

5. Hidden factions or people.

His eyes moved over each faction. The cries, shouts, laughter, each noise grew distant. Nothing remained, except him and the names on the list. Each entry evoked countless possibilities. 

'The government consists of the governor, his staff, and those nobles. For now, I will also place the Hawks. After all, they are under their command.'

He ticked the quill softly against the paper beside the line mentioning the government. Various possibilities arose in his mind.