The Missing Diplomat

Excuse me, <sir/madam>. Bishop DeLavey asked me to approach adventurers that might be able to help him with a delicate matter. If you could quietly head to Stormwind Keep and speak to him at your earliest convenience, I'm sure he would appreciate your help. Again, please be discreet. It is a matter of some importance.

Hello, <name>. I am Bishop DeLavey. No doubt if you're asking me about my business here in the keep then young Thomas has succeeded in requisitioning you to help our kingdom. He has always been adept at following my requests. I'm afraid I don't have time to elaborate much, so allow me to be blunt... and please, try to keep this from becoming common knowledge.

Recently a diplomat was sent to Theramore to meet with Jaina Proudmoore. That diplomat never arrived. I believe the Defias are involved in this plot, but I'm not sure how. The diplomat's disappearance still eludes public attention, but it can't remain that way for long. Agents of the king are already scouring the city for clues, but I have my own contacts I would like involved. In the Valley of Heroes is an old friend of mine named Jorgen. Find him, give him this note, and follow his instructions.

Hmm... <Jorgen looks up at you through squinted eyes.> All right. I'll help ya, but not because I want to, but because I'm obligated. And let's get one thing straight: you're knowin' far more than you should to begin with. Let's keep this our little secret, and don't go blabbin' at any taverns about anything you find out. Understand?

Take this here note to Elling Trias. Don't say nothin' else to him. Just be polite and wait for him to respond. And don't worry, he will. I'm gonna only impress this on ya once more, <name>: treat this matter seriously, and keep your yapper shut. Ya can find Trias at his cheese shop, Trias' Cheese, in the Trade District. Good luck.

I'm sorry, a letter for me? Well, I'll be... not often you get a delivery that's not a crate or barrel when all you do is work. Let's see what this is about. <Elling looks up at you while he opens the letter.> You look a little tense, you okay, <name>?

Jorgen, you ol' sonuva.... So, that's how it's going to be, huh? All right, I can deal with that. I hope he finds the Twisting Nether that much sooner! Here's what's gonna happen, <name>. I'll start using my contacts here, but you're doing most of the footwork so I save some coin. Head to Darkshire in Duskwood and find Watcher Backus--he usually patrols the north road right outside of town. Just tell him you're looking into any Defias activity for me and he'll help you out with any information he can.

Oh, Trias sent you, huh? That's a little different. Feel free to fight whatever monstrosities come at you from the darkness. I'm sure you'll be able to handle it pretty easily if you're the type to be hanging around with the likes of him. So, what does my friend need of me on such a gloomy day as this?

Defias activity? Well, there's always some activity; even if they keep to themselves we consider them a threat. But now that I think about it, there was a recent sighting that seemed odd. It must have been a couple weeks ago, but some of their agents had gathered around Addle's Stead. From the report, I'd guessed something big went down. Why don't you check there first and bring me back anything you find? The farmstead is south of the road from Westfall just as you enter Duskwood.

You're back safe and sound. Couldn't ask for much more than that, could you? Now, let's see what we have here. This looks pretty official as far as any Defias documents I've seen. But it could be a dupe just to throw you off track of whatever it is you're looking for.

Whoa, this looks way too complex to be something to just lead you astray. I shouldn't even be looking at this stuff. Take it to Trias--he'll be able to make sense of it. And DON'T let anyone get in your way. This is bigger than me. It might even be bigger than him, but we'll see. And do me a favor, <name>, don't tell anyone I helped you. If my superiors found out I knew about any of this and didn't share it with them they'd probably hang me.

Yeah... this is an interesting read. Jorgen and DeLavey were smart to bring me in on this. Seems the Defias have been trying pretty hard to complete this plan of theirs. Hmm... what's this? "Fist"? That's a familiar name.

Yeah, now that I think about it... Dashel... Dashel something... What was his name? FIST! Dashel Stonefist. They call him Fist in some circles--probably on account that he likes to get in brawls. You can find him in Old Town usually--right smack dab in the center of it. Go talk to him. If you have to, use a sword or something heavy and blunt to persuade him to open up some. And don't hesitate. If he's in this as deep as these papers suggest, then he's not going to give you any information willingly.

What?! You come into me alley and ask questions about me personal business? Business which you obviously have nothing to do with.

Yeah, you're obviously not the smartest <class> to come into Stormwind, but you're about to be one of the dumbest to never leave. Have you met me friends?

So, you came to me for a reason. What is it you need?

So yeah... um... I might know something 'bout that meeting at Addle's Stead. Happened a few weeks back I think. I really didn't have any part in it. Me part was done when plan A failed... damn adventurers. The guy we got on the inside for plan B came out of Menethil; guy called Slim. That's all I know regarding their backup plan.

Good to see you're still alive, <name>. So, it went well with Dashel then, huh? I've been reading up more on this plan of theirs, and although it doesn't state the name of the diplomat they were after, it does talk about this plan B they enacted after failing on their first attempt to capture him. This Slim that Dashel mentioned doesn't have any other name written here, but if you say he's in Menethil, then that's a start.

A contact of mine retired in the Wetlands at the harbor city of Menethil. He should be willing to help on your word alone if you tell him you're working for me. His name is Mikhail. He mentioned becoming a bartender before leaving Stormwind a few years ago. Speak to him, find this Slim, and find out if there's anything else to know about this kidnapped diplomat. We need to find out where they've taken him, or at least who he is. The docket doesn't mention anything about their plans after he's captured.

Welcome, welcome, welcome, <name>. Good of you to join us. Perhaps an ale today? Or some mutton? Name your pleasure and I'll see to it that you're taken care of. My name is Mikhail, and I look forward to serving you. Hmm? What's that? Trias? Keep your voice down, my friend. This isn't something for the whole tavern to hear about.

You say Elling sent you here? Well then, the hospitality I expressed is now tenfold. Anything you need, just ask. I will do my best to aid you. Hmm, Slim, you say? Not sure the name sounds familiar, but I'll keep my eyes out for him. Don't look now, <name>, but the gentleman over by the exit is looking over here. He's listening to our conversation a little too intently if you catch my meaning? If I were you, I'd do what you can to subdue him before he makes a break for the door.

Caught him, huh? Good for you. I'm surprised that was Slim. I'll be honest, I never thought I'd miss the excitement of some of the more devious underground activities. I guess old habits die hard. Don't mention that to Elling--he'd probably try and get me to come back to Stormwind if he heard I missed the action. I'm glad I could at least be of a little service to you while you were in Menethil. If you need anything else, just ask.