He could discover from NPC councilors the point of contention right now is whether to send a diplomatic team to Fallen Heaven or to Lodestar, in preparation for the High Table expedition.

We will get back to you about a manufactured crisis as we get well enough to work on the next Mingle!

Possibly a fire in the warehouse district? It could be done carefully on a warehouse containing trade supplies, not food or water. A building collapse or something in the Market are also possible.