The fiercely independent town of Trunau exists on the edge of Belkzen Hold of the Orc Hordes. Set amongst the Hordes and the Mindspin Mountains and always under constant threat, the proud people of Trunau make their way in life. Always ready to defend itself, Tranau is a singular gleam of light in a dark place. A stopover point for many caravans, a passerby would notice a no-nonsense yet content group of inhabitants.
It is the eve of a Hopeknife Festival, an important ceremony held for local youths as they come of age. Come and join the festivities.
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Things that make you go hmmmmmm.
- Rodrik was found dead from apparent suicide, his wrist slashed by a hopeknife. (212)
- Before his death, Rodrik was investigating something serious. (251)
- Rodrik kept a journal. (251)
- Rodrik had ordered a replacement hopeknife. (257)
- Rodrik's room at the Ramblehouse had a secret compartment. (257)
- Sara Morninghawk claims to have Rodrik's replacement hopeknife in her shop. (270)
- Katrezra, Rodrik's muse at Sanctuary, went missing the same night that Rodrik was murdered. (284)
- Rodrik and Katrezra discussed "ghosts, half-orcs, hopeknives, and white swords." (298)
- "White sword" graffiti has been appearing around Trunau for several weeks and it appears quite difficult to remove. (303)
- Rodrik was poisoned by oil of taggit before he died. (303)
- The hopeknife found with Rodrik has no engravings. (305)
- Sara Morninghawk believes that the hopeknife Rodrik commissioned was stolen. (322)
Potential leads
- Cham Larringfass (suspicious sightings at the Ramblehouse)
- Sara Morninghawk (missing hopeknife & Katrezra's location)
- Brinya Kelver (missing hopeknife & Katrezra's location)
- Gorkis Meeson (oil of taggit)
- Omast Frum (Rodrik's investigation)
