The Crystal Spring/Plot Details

Chateau d'Oraguille
Halver : So, you're saying nothing was actually taken? Curilla : That is right, Lord Halver. I can see ransacking our treasure vaults, but the chambers of Leaute d'Oraguille? What could they have been after? Halver : The chambers are as they were when the queen passed away. Might she have left something of importance? Curilla : Her jewelry all went untouched. It is possible that the thieves mistook the queen's chambers for another room. Halver : Hmm. However, it has come to my attention that a copy of the castle floor plans has been circulating outside the castle. Halver : If the thieves possess these floor plans, then perhaps they have motives other than just stealing treasure. Curilla : That may be true. But even with a copy of the castle floor plans, it would take a skilled thief indeed to hide from all the guards in the chateau. Curilla : And according to the gardener, our visitors were a party of two Elvaans...

Shamonde approaches the two.

Shamonde : It has come to my attention that thieves have ransacked the queen's chambers. Inform me immediately of what was stolen! Halver : Please be at ease, Your Holiness. The Temple Knights have determined that the thieves stole nothing from the chateau. Shamonde : Preposterous! If so, why did the thieves enter in the first place? Maybe the queen had something hidden... Curilla : Pardon me, Your Holiness, but what do you mean by "something"? Shamonde : If I knew, I wouldn't be asking you! But thieves would not enter without a purpose! Halver Of course, Your Holiness. I will order the Temple Knights to continue their investigation, and have them inform you if they find anything. Shamonde : I shall be waiting for your report. Hmph! Not even the Goddess Altana will forgive such a crime!

Shamonde departs as you approach.

Curilla : Hmm? It seems as if we have a visitor. Curilla : You were sent to stop the thieves? Well, as you can see they have escaped. Curilla : Considering we know nothing of the thieves, it would be futile to send out a search party. Curilla : However, an adventurer such as yourself would have connections in many more places than we. Curilla : Inquire with the gardener. He is the only one who saw the thieves. He may tell you something of importance.

Queen's Garden, Chateau d'Oraguille
Chalvatot : Ah, I know you. You're that adventurer . You want to know about the thieves that broke into the queen's chambers? Chalvatot : Well, I didn't see anything special. All I saw was two suspicious lookin' Elvaan. When I yelled at 'em, they ran off. That be all. Chalvatot : But I swear I seen me one before... The one with blue armor...

Lady Claidie approaches.

Claidie : Chalvatot, what has happened in my mother's chambers? Claidie : When I went to give some water to the flowers, I passed by some Temple Guards. Chalvatot : I am so sorry, Your Highness! Last night, some thieves broke into the late queen's chambers! Chalvatot : And to make matters worse, the scoundrels are still on the loose! Oh, what has become of the once mighty Chateau d'Oraguille? Claidie : I--I do not know what to say... Claidie : I knew something was wrong when I found my mother's diary in a strange place... Chalvatot : Your Highness? You say you saw something out of the ordinary? Claidie : Chalvatot, something is amiss... Could you please come to my chambers later? Claidie : Farewell, Sir . May you find the thieves that disgraced our great kingdom.