Fishing For Clues

Journey to Oxenfurt, and lurk an inauspicious distance away from various soldiers as they chinwag about their life.

The first pair of Redanian troops are stationed outside the Borsodi auction house. Wait close (but not too close), and listen to them moan about their idiotic Lance Corporal; a fool named Vatslav. There’s no mention of the cook, though.

The second pair of soldiers are nattering inside the Borsodi auction house. Run around outside and stand by the leaded window (with the river on your left). Listen to a conversation about Borsodi’s daughter. Nothing interesting there.

The third set of guards can be found by running east along the riverside path, past them, and standing on the stone threshold by the ficus bush. The two guards talk about having fish for supper, and start strolling westward. Follow slowly at a safe distance. If the guards stop talking, stop walking and back up; you’re too close for their comfort. You learn the cook is fishing at the pier close to the Western Gate.