It's a Secret to Everybody

A destroyed raft rests along the shoreline. Considering this is only a small pond, it is not clear as to how it ended up here, although looking at the trees tells you that the water level may not be constant. Perhaps a little exploration in the area might uncover more clues...

A water-logged pack rests at the bottom of the pond.

Grabbing onto it, you pull the pack back to the shore. Perhaps if you examine the items inside the pack, you might find out more about who it belongs to. There are a few stray travelers at Marshal's Refuge. Perhaps you might find out more there.

Oh... Yes, these things do look familiar... well, kind of...

You see, I have no idea how I ended up here. No one really knows -- it's a secret to everybody! I just can't seem to remember anything... These items you brought to me, though... I am remembering something. My sword. I am supposed to strengthen it somehow, but I'm really not sure why. Sorry I can't tell you more, but I just don't remember! Anyhoo, I do know where you can take it -- Donova Snowden in Winterspring. You'll find her by the hot springs. She can temper the sword by the pools there.

Well, of course I can temper this sword. While I'm working, you can explain what took Linken so long to get this to me. He's not usually one to forget things...