The recent informal visit of the Byrnhald delegation to Asterleeds has been widely interpreted as a gesture of goodwill from the Royalists towards Asterleeds.
Although the delegation consists of twelve members, the accompanying scribe, Finn, has conspicuously remained absent from subsequent events. The role of the scribe is crucial in such diplomatic visits, so his prolonged absence raises questions-could something have happened?

A rumor quickly spread that, on the day following the visit, Finn was briefly spotted in the port district. Given the area's known security issues, it's now suspected that the scribe may have been kidnapped. Even more intriguing, a hotel staff cleaning Finn's room reportedly discovered a letter that had been partially burned.

To verify this, we consulted a political insider who, speaking anonymously, stated that a kidnapping is entirely plausible. He explained that the visiting delegation is composed of members of Byrnhald's Royalists, and the rival Clergy faction may be deliberately trying to create a diplomatic crisis, thereby cornering the Royalists and Asterleeds Council.

However, an insider from the military strongly rejected the kidnapping theory, asserting that such an incident would be unthinkable in Asterleeds, known for its excellent security. He proposed an alternative theory: recently, the guards intercepted an espionage operation codenamed "White Raven", with the identity of the missing individual still unclear. There may be a connection between these two events, though the source refused to elaborate further.

At present, the delegation remains in Asterleeds, and neither the delegation nor Asterleeds' officials have made any public comments regarding the matter.