two knights on the road, Lambert and Lenk, told the Company that Elk, the respected caravan master whose mark is on their wagon and whose seal is on their documents, has been missing for several months.
Central Question
where is Elk, and why are his mark and seal in use while he is missing?
Established Facts
- Elk is a respected caravan master.
- Elk’s Wagon bears his mark; the escort documents carry Elk’s Seal.
- Two knights of the Order of the Flaming Rose recognized the seal and said Elk has been missing for several months.
- His disappearance was already under investigation by the Order before the Company met the knights.
- After learning that Harlan Corrow issued the contracts, the knights rode toward Daggerford at full speed to investigate.
Character-Specific Knowledge
Character Knowledge: Nadia
nadia has private context related to this mystery that she has not shared with the Company. The details remain in her restricted player profile.
Observations
- Corrow is publicly known as an established, reputable broker. Nothing witnessed so far shows how he came to hold Elk’s wagon and seal.
- The knights’ reaction to Corrow’s name was to investigate, not to act against the Company.
Player Theories
- The number of hired adventurers may indicate the cargo or delivery is more important than it appears.
Connected People
- Elk.
- Harlan Corrow.
- Lambert, knight of the Order of the Flaming Rose.
- Lenk, knight of the Order of the Flaming Rose.
- Nadia.
Connected Places
Current Status
open. The Order of the Flaming Rose is investigating in Daggerford; the Company continues east with the wagon.