After the fight (whether you pummeled your adversaries or Regis had to step in) you head into the shelter for a word with the proprietor. Optionally ask about the place before pressing the fellow for information. After asking if all the beggars will be at a meeting place, you agree to wait, and a few hours later, a number of vagrants arrive to fill their bellies with soup.
In order to receive their vittles, they must answer your questions. One beggar named Romain begins to spill some beans, and you can ask for the letter, or ignore it (as it’s now meaningless). Romain’s friend is eventually persuaded to part with the letter.
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Items: Letter revealing the fifth victim |
Outside of the shelter you unroll the parchment, and are shocked to discover who the fifth victim was supposed to be: Anna Henrietta herself! It seems you both underestimated Syanna rather grossly. After going through Dettlaff’s proposed method of murder (where you can optionally solve the puzzle for Regis, before mentioning the duchess as the last victim). After more discussion on the machinations of Syanna, Regis feels there’s little point in bothering the Duchess with this revelation. You can optionally mention that the Duchess is safe, before asking “what now?” Regis reckons a drink is in order. You can:
Agree, and head off for a spot of alcohol, concluding this quest. Over at the cemetery Regis frequents, the conclusion of this quest now begins.
Tell Regis Anna Henrietta needs to be informed. The following interlude now begins: