[ It's a fair question, and Thancred has certainly been trying to consider his own actions in the First while here as well. The situations are quite different from each other, even so, but he does have a rather unique perspective to bring to the table. ]

I was not nearly so limited in my movements then, which meant that it was a simpler task to get a lay of the land and find my bearings.

[ He can learn plenty about Solvunn and Cadens through this summit, but it won't be a substitute for physically visiting those places, and that is not an option at the moment. That doesn't mean he won't be looking into methods all the same.

After a pause he draws his legs up toward his chest and leans forward to rest his arms on his knees. ]

I became aware of a specific mission, to find someone and keep her safe, which drove the rest of my actions henceforth.