Walnoth has been asked to lead an investigation into the discovery of a phial of poison that was hidden in Athelward's kitchen. It is believed that the poison was part of a treacherous plot to murder the Reeve and has unnerved Athelward's soldiers.
'I will help you in any way I can with your investigation. These circumstances are most unsettling!
'I found a strange phial tucked behind the turnips in the back pantry. Upon further examination, we discovered that the liquid inside the phial was highly poisonous. We believe that someone intended to secretly poison Reeve Athelward's food with the venom! Thankfully, none that have eaten my cooking have reported illness.
'I encourage you to inspect the phial for yourself.'1/1
2 Use spawned itemExamine the phial of strange liquid1/1
3 Speak toWalnoth (Show dialog)
'We are blessed that none who have eaten from the kitchen have shown signs of illness. I must resolve this treachery before another attempt is made on Reeve Athelward... or before word spreads among his people. Who would want to cause harm to such a noble ruler?
'I do not know what to make of this poison, Player. I am no expert on such things, but I have never seen another like it. Fortunately, a wise man of potions and medicine, Malbéort, resides here in Cliving, who may be able to aid us. Seek out Malbéort and ask his counsel on the matter.'1/1
4 Enter areaEnter Malbéort's house to speak with him1/1
5 Use itemInspect Malbéort carefully1/1
6 Use spawned itemSearch for a murder-weapon within Malbéort's home1/1
7 Speak toWalnoth (Show dialog)
'You were sent seeking answers, and you return with a dagger?'
You describe to Walnoth the scene you encountered within Malbéort's home.
'This must be the result of murder. It means that we were on the correct trail, but losing Malbéort does not bode well for us. He could have been the key to understanding this poison, and now he lies dead.
'Thank you for your help thus far, Player. I must ponder other avenues for us to consider.'1/1
Silver Token of the Riddermark (3)