Have you met Yennefer or Stephen yet? They are the two most influential Summoned in Thorne. They can sometimes help people get more information, if they're vouched for.

[ Istredd has gone to that well more than once. That is how they all ended up at the Singularity some time ago. He sighs and rubs a hand over his eyes, just glad that his hands aren't completely covered in mud for the first time in week. ]

Maybe I can use their guilt over this situation to give me more. It's always hard work with Thorne.