Calling an end to the council, the King departs with the Watchers in tow. Almost immediately, Guard Captain Trent calls out to you, waving you over to where he stands.

"I have no reservation telling you, Verum is on the brink of collapse," he says. "Order must be restored, otherwise there won't be a city left to save."

The Captain's words ring with truth. If Verum falls into chaos before you have a chance to eradicate the plague, all will be for naught. You ask the Captain what must be done.

"There is a Free Company called The Stone Dogs, who are well known for their connections throughout all levels of society here," he tells you. "They could be of great assistance in our efforts to maintain peace within the city walls. However, they have been missing for some time. I am not aware of them traveling elsewhere or falling in the Deepwood, so they must be somewhere in the city. Verum may be a massive city, but a whole Free Company cannot just disappear here. If you can find them, we may be able to quiet the calls for rebellion and buy some time."

You nod in understanding, and consider what might have become of the missing Oathsworn. Before the Captain takes his leave, he offers a final bit of advice. "Be mindful of the Green Streets. The A'Dendri have barricaded themselves in. Something is not right there."

It seems you have plenty to worry about at the moment - a city on the verge of collapse, rumors of a missing Free Company, and suspicious A'Dendri. You can feel it's going to be one of those days.