Eryndir Mirthal

• Background: Eryndir was born into a lesser house in a Rookfall, he was just 4 years old when the revolution saw any one of age in his family put to the sword. Lesser house or no, drow royalty were harshly dealt with. Seeking to prove himself and rise above his station. He joined Lord Cedric's forces as a way to gain recognition and power.
• Personality: Eryndir is cautious and reserved, trained to be observant and report back. He respects authority and fears the consequences of disobedience. His recent experiences have left him shaken, making him more susceptible to spilling secrets under pressure.
• Beliefs: He believes in the hierarchy and order that Lord Cedric represents, and sees the Eightfold as a pathway to personal advancement.
• Knowledge: He knows about the regular patrolling routes and some standard protocols but nothing about the higher strategic objectives. He's aware that the meeting with the cloaked figures was significant enough to change Cedric's plans abruptly.
• Fear: Eryndir is terrified of betraying Lord Cedric and the repercussions from both his superiors and the mysterious Nocturnal Loom.
• Zone of Truth & Mind Reading: Eryndir, under the influence of these spells, would be more likely to reveal information about the patrols and his direct orders. He might slip up about the headquarters if pushed, but will be visibly distressed and resistant.
• Lord Cedric's Secrecy: Understands that Cedric compartmentalises information. Eryndir wouldn't know much beyond his orders.

What Eryndir Knows:

1. Extended Absence: Cedric was away for a week before he returned to the area south of Shade Hollow. Eryndir and his squad were stationed there during this time.
2. Cedric's Return and Subsequent Meeting: He knows that Cedric returned and then, after a day, had a significant meeting with shadowy figures.
3. Lieutenant's Task & Cedric's Movement: Post-meeting, Cedric dispatched his lieutenant to Rookfall and took three squads west. The purpose behind these movements is unclear to Eryndir.
4. Left Behind to Observe: His squad was instructed to watch for followers, conceal their presence, and engage if anyone got too close to uncovering their operations, with a focus on stealth and nighttime operations as decided by the corporals.

What Eryndir Doesn't Know:

1. Specifics of Cedric's Week-Long Absence: Eryndir doesn't know the details of what Cedric was doing or obtaining during his week away.
2. Details of the Nocturnal Loom Meeting: He's unaware of the specifics of the conversation and agreements made during the meeting.
3. The Nature of the Lieutenant's Delivery: The content and significance of the item being delivered to Rookfall remain unknown to him.
4. Cedric's Greater Strategy: Eryndir lacks insight into the broader strategy and long-term goals of Cedric's campaign.

Adjusted Potential Responses:

• On Cedric's Absence and Return: "Lord Cedric was gone for a week, handling important matters. When he returned, we thought things would proceed as usual, but the meeting the next day changed everything."
• About the Meeting's Impact: "Whatever happened during that meeting, it made Lord Cedric act swiftly. Orders were changed, and the lieutenant was sent off with something critical."
• Regarding Their Orders: "We've been here, covering tracks and watching. Our orders were clear: remain unseen and eliminate any threats that come close to uncovering the movements of our force."
• On the Lieutenant's Task: "The lieutenant had a vital task in Rookfall — what exactly, I don't know, but it was important enough to act immediately after that mysterious meeting."

Eryndir's understanding is based on the sequence of events and his limited exposure to the broader context. His knowledge is confined to his experiences and observations, highlighting the hierarchical nature of the information within Cedric's forces.