One of you steps forward, hands open in a peaceful gesture. "We're not from Redingham's merchants," you explain. "We were sent to investigate why the trade stopped. But here's the thing - Redingham says they haven't received any goods from Thornhaven in weeks." The woman's expression shifts. Confusion replaces annoyance. "What?" She straightens, her arms uncrossing. "That's... that doesn't make sense. We sent wagons. Full loads. Our merchants saw them off personally." She looks between you, her brow furrowed. "Are you saying the goods never arrived?" Her voice carries a new edge now. Not anger at you, but realization. "Then where did they go?" She steps fully into the doorway now, no longer blocking entry but opening up. "Our people sent everything. Grain, salted fish, vegetables, wool. Three wagons, every week for a month. The last one left..." She thinks. "Three weeks ago. Right before we stopped." Her face darkens. "Someone's been stealing from both of us." 🎯 What's next? 1. Ask about the route the wagons took - Try to identify where they're being intercepted. 2. Ask who organized the wagons - Find out who knew the schedules. 3. Ask if anything else strange has happened lately - See if there are other clues. 4. Suggest speaking to the town's merchants or leaders - Get more official information. 5. Other → Your call.

Hey traveler, I need to ask your opinion! The story didn't go as quickly as I was aiming for; I was swamped last week. But I also want to know, do you really still feel like playing? No hard feelings if you don't. I have fun unfolding the story, but I only want to do it, if you want to play. If we decide to end the game, I'll just explain what the plan was, so nobody feels like "I still want to know." If you want to keep going, let me know any changes you'd like to see. Maybe like more fights, quicker progression etc.

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"We heard Thornhaven stopped trading with Redingham," one of you says. "Can you tell us what happened?" The woman's expression shifts. Not anger, exactly. More like... resignation mixed with frustration. "We sent goods," she says flatly. "Grain, fish, vegetables. For weeks. Never saw a single coin in return." She crosses her arms tighter. "Our merchants kept saying the payment was coming, that there might be delays, that the roads were uncertain. But nothing arrived. Her jaw tightens. "We have families to feed." She glances back into her house, then back at you. "So we stopped. Simple as that. Now we're looking for other cities to trade with. Places that actually pay for what they buy." Her tone isn't hostile toward you specifically, but there's clear bitterness there. "If Redingham wants to do business again, they can send the money they owe us first. Until then..." She shrugs. "We'll manage on our own." 🎯 What's next? 1. Explain that Redingham's merchants haven't received goods, and you have been sent to investigate. 2. Ask if she knows why the payments stopped 3. Apologize for the trouble and leave 4. Other → Your call.

"Where did your husband go?" Dog asks gently. The woman leans against the door frame, crossing her arms. "To the shore. He helps the other fishermen load their boats in the morning." She pauses, a hint of fondness creeping into her tired voice. "He's a deckhand by trade, but he doesn't sail out with them anymore." She gestures vaguely westward. "He works a lobster farm now. Little further down in the cliffs. It's not as dangerous as being out on the open water, and..." She smiles slightly. "I get to see him every day instead of every three weeks." Her expression suggests this is a recent change. One she's grateful for. "The boats go out. He stays. Tends the traps. Comes home for supper." She shrugs. "It's a good life. Quieter than it used to be." 🎯 What's next? 1. Ask about the trading with Redingham - Why did it stop? 2. Ask about the lobster farm - Can you visit it? 3. Thank her and move on - You have what you need for now. 4. Other → Your call.