'A Gathering of Shadows'

From: Polonius Haine, Master of Whispers
Open to: The King, Queen, and the royal family if they choose to share this information.

Your Majesty, 
 I have investigated the reports of an illness similar to that which has so tragically struck the Princess Gwyn and have found that the taint seems to have spread from a shipment of cloth which was brought from Braavos and delivered to Her Majesty's favored dressmaker. Several sailors of that ship have been likewise stricken, and most are dead already, those who yet live have not awakened. The dressmaker seems to have disappeared, presumed to have perished with her shop. As for the ship which has wrought this distress, it was sunk in the storm along with her captain, and of what remaining crew there might have been I can find no sign. However, there is the owner of the ship. I would request permission to seek him out and apply whatever is needed to gain answers from him.

Meanwhile, the illness begins to spread along the docks, though none have been afflicted as severely as those first felled. My prayers shall be with your daughter as we continue this inquisition. You may wish to warn your assembled guests as this fever my indeed spread.

You Most Humble Servant, 
 Polonius Haine