About the Duchess

Apparently your men have made some interesting discoveries not only about the land but also about the Duchess. A few gather in your room together with Otto so they could share what they found with you. Somehow by sheer coincidence and luck, your men stumbled upon people who were once part of the Duchess's household. They once served her family and were let go not to long ago due to becoming too old.

Your men encountered them as they needed assistance which they were more than willing to provide. They also had some loose tongues and divulged some rather intriguing information regarding the Duchess. According to them, the Duchess was the only child of her father, the previous Duke. The man wanted a son but his wife could not bear him any. Her pregnancies would end either as a stillborn or a miscarriage. It made the Duke bitter towards his wife who only bore him a daughter. Your men are hesitant to speak about it in detail but you seem to get the picture of how the late Duke treated his wife. Your men add that he was also not a good father to his daughter, the current Duchess Eliza. He was harsh and would punish her for the smallest of errors.

Out of the blue, some pieces are starting to figure into place. The seemingly rude behavior the Duchess exhibited to Miguel and the other noblemen. The trials she put them through. It all seemed to make her an unbearable woman who wasn't worth the effort.

You meet the Duchess tomorrow, Sir Piero informs you. Now you formulate a risky and bold plan to get what you want.