'Greetings. I do not recognize you. You are not from the Norcrofts? Meaning that you are not the culprit, and that you would be a perfect choice to help me!

'My name is Walnoth. I am a simple Rider in service to Reeve Athelward's éored. Of late, we have discovered evidence of an attempted murder against the Reeve by way of poison. Athelward himself has put me in charge of the investigation, and I must uncover the culprit. There are few who would admire me for my intelligence or wisdom, but Athelward saw potential in me, and I do not want to disappoint him. Will you please help me?

'The first step will be to question the man who discovered the poison...Reeve Athelward's personal cook, Cetelgat.'

The phial can be found near Cetelgat in the Reeve's kitchen.

Cetelgat has given you information regarding the phial. The phial may be inspected further to determine its contents.

Objectives

• Examine the phial of strange liquid

Walnoth waits at the centre of the city of Cliving, by the water fountain.

The phial has been inspected, and Walnoth awaits your return with the information.

Objectives

• Talk to Walnoth

Malbéort's residence can be found in the back of the market area in Cliving, west of the fountain.

Walnoth has asked you to visit Malbéort at his residence and to inquire as to who may have been in possession of the phial of poison.

Objectives

• Enter Malbéort's house to speak with him

Malbéort's residence can be found in the back of the market area in Cliving, west of the fountain.

Malbéort lies on the floor, wounded and unmoving. It would be wise to investigate further.

Objectives

• Inspect Malbéort carefully

Malbéort's residence can be found in the back of the market area in Cliving, west of the fountain.

Malbéort's home can be searched for evidence of a murder-weapon.

Objectives

• Search for a murder-weapon within Malbéort's home

Walnoth awaits your return at the centre of Cliving, by the fountain.

Walnoth needs to be informed of what you have discovered at Malbéort's home.

Objectives

• Talk to Walnoth