The doorman arrives with Orianna herself, who orders Cecilia’s body removed. She recommends you all sit, and she will tell you everything she knows. You all retire to Orianna’s private balcony where she reveals she caught the Cintrian rifling through her possessions. She attacked him, striking his head on a picture frame before he drew a knife.
She managed to knock the weapon from his hand and push him, causing him to fall out of the window. That’s some impressive strength and dexterity! Optionally mention the fellow’s impudence, before revealing your hypothesis for what the thief came here for.
You produce the jewel you found, and Anna Henrietta is shocked; that’s the Heart of Toussaint! She claims she bought it years ago. The jewel’s importance is revealed as Anna tells you it is her family heirloom once thought lost. It seems you aren’t seeking the Cintrian thief, but rather his employer. To this end, the hunting knife you found may hold a clue; it has an emblem on the hilt. The Duchess recognizes it as a crest used by the lords of Dun Tynne. Ask about the family if you wish (the family’s last heir, Roderick, recently restored the castle from ruins), before agreeing to investigate the Dun Tynne estate.
The doorman interrupts your talk, leaving you and Anna to speak in hushed tones; optionally about Orianna, as well as talking of the drawing of the jewel found in the thief’s tool bag; sketched on the same paper the victims’ names were written on. You’re beginning to see the wine and the jewel were both linked intrinsically to Anna herself. The Duchess then reveals her own sister could be among the schemers! Banished from the duchy when they were children, you can ask about her sister’s involvement, and reasons for Syanna’s removal in the first place. Your next task is to find the Duchess’s sister. The Duchess tells you that Syanna can’t be harmed. You can either promise her you’ll see no harm comes to Syanna, or that you’ll see.
Madame Orianna returns, bringing two highly-unexpected guests with her; Regis and Dettlaff! They are lending their combined resources to your hunt. Apparently, Orianna has known Regis for ages. Answer her as you wish, before Dettlaff pipes up regarding a purely theoretical reason a monster might kill for; “when loved ones are at risk and require protection” is the example he gives. Answer as you wish.
You excuse yourself and accompany Regis to obtain another bottle of wine. You have two optional conversation choices to try: asking about coincidence and inquiring about how he knows Orianna. Then mention you know the blackmailers’ location and now both the Duchess’ sister, and Dettlaff’s lover must be extricated from the Dun Tynne castle!
Back at the banquet table, the Duchess bids everyone farewell, and you speak to her in private. Optionally ask whether Dettlaff told her anything about himself, before remarking about the interesting evening you’ve had. The Duchess then informs you that her guardsmen are to support you in the forthcoming infiltration of Dun Tynne castle. You are to meet them at Count de la Croix’s mill. The quest then concludes.