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I have a feeling Barst might have at least crossed paths with Kristoph. At the VERY least, he'd know of him, and the brutal loss of his wife and daughter's squadron. *Plotting begins*
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Oh I have no doubt about that. The Thane family are meant to be central figures in Caldegia's defense during the invasion. Kristoph in particular would have been one of the Commanders.