Commander Becket remains silent through most of the story interrupting only a couple of times to clarify points. Once you have concluded he speaks. "A most interesting tale. Captain Marin is a good man loyal to Empire and Church. I would say that his interest in the matter put you in the path of great trouble, but you gave better than you got. If I didn't already know a good bit about the happenings at Mermaid's Rest I surely would not believe such an incredible tale." He pauses for a drink and continues. "Now what can I tell you? The northmen are a diverse and independent people normally, but we have reason to believe there is a dark cult of necromancers in the far frozen north. Their leaders have used their arts to become powerful undead. It seems that they have of late take an interest in the wider world. My mission is to determine what has stirred them up and what their ultimate aim is. To learn as much as we can about these dark necromancers and perhaps find a weakness that we can exploit. Clearly, the plot you've uncovered and largely thwarted was directed at the Empire. I am forced to admit that launching a military strike into the far north would be very difficult. Any information you turn up would of course be greatly appreciated."
