User blog comment:Astar Goldenwing/Cripple/@comment-1427879-20150825021822/@comment-2142396-20150827143900

Yes, I didn't forget about Guosim! They are back! And I can say that we will see more of Nighteye and Highwind.

Well, actually, Kirsan and Conrad are from south-west Mossflower, not Southsward. This is the area south of where River Moss flows into the ocean, but north of Salamandastron while Southsward is south of Salamandastron.

I didn't mentioned that this story was set after 'Mattimeo' before because at first I wasn't sure when I want to set it, and then I thought it would be more appropriate to introduce this fact in the story itself instead of announcing it first.

And you're right, things are about to go downhill from there - now both the vermin and the otters are after our heroes. About your theories... Well, you're thinking in right direction, both about Conrad's plan and possible plot development. ;)

Thank you for your support and in-depth comments!