Interlude #1

Returning the letter to Mynisera completes one part of the Emperor's mission. Your prizes for getting to this point? If your reputation is high enough, you'll receive some letters (anonymously, of course) telling you about the Numidium. The number of letters depends on your reputation with the various factions (there are seven of them). The more factions that like you, the more letters you'll get. They all say the same thing. But it's a good indication of how many of the factions really likes you. You'll also receive a threatening letter telling you to lay off Lysandus. And as an added bonus, you get frequent visits from assassins who carry notes telling you to lay off or that you need to be taken care of at any cost. The latter letters are signed "--W". Now who do you know with the initial "W" who might want you out of the way? Three guesses and it ain't Willie Wonka.

Now that you've disposed of one mission, you need to pursue the other -- putting Lysandus' ghost to rest.

Lhotun’s Brother

	As soon as you reach 5th level and try to fast travel, you'll get an invitation from Prince Lhotun asking you to come visit him at Sentinel. Once in a great while there is actually a courier, but usually the letter just appears in your inventory.
	Prince Lhotun is the young fellow sitting on the floor to the right as you go up the ramp from the entrance of Castle Sentinel. He's a nice enough guy and has information you probably want ("definitely want" if you're going to complete the Main Quest). But, like every one else you talk to, it's a quid pro quo situation. You've got to do something for him before he'll give you the information

Lhotun wants to know what happened to his older brother. Ask about him around town to find out that he was a scholar, died several years ago, drove the King crazy because he didn't want to play with swords, and that the king was awfully happy when he died. After you ask enough people (good practice on that Streetwise skill) and have waited long enough (usually about a week to 10 days), you'll get a letter from an agent of the Underking. The letter will tell you to investigate a certain dungeon for information about the missing prince.

While you're waiting for the letter, talk to people, sit in your inn and cast spells, steal the armor shops blind (there are four of them - two of them extremely high quality) or whatever. The dungeon is supposed to be random, as is the location of the letter you're looking for, but once you find it (and read it), you'll discover that the Royal Parents in Sentinel aren't as nice as they would have you believe. (Is it just me or are dysfunctional families the rule for royalty?)

After bringing the letter back to Lhotun, he'll tell you what he knows about Lysandus. Specifically, that Lysandus was hot to trot for a certain royal sorceress, Medora Direnni, and wasn't entirely discreet about it. And who says this game isn't like real life? Lhotun will also mark Direnni Tower on your map (it's on the big island in Balfiera) and give you something for your troubles. All in all he's the nicest NPC you'll have to deal with, so enjoy it while it lasts.