These items all belong to those people that dies in those cells. We should make every effort to determine who they were and return their possessions to their families.
Asinjin, can you determine through your divinations if a person is alive or not?
We should contact the Elizabeth Toppin and inform here about her brother(?). John was the commander of the Royal Guard, we should speak with the next in command. Anyone know who that might be?
Also, we need to contact King Westrom and inform him of our return.
I visit Padra and ask if she can restore the levels drained by the linnorm. I linger in her company as long as I can.
To Ajax: "I will be heading to Messada in the morning to visit my High Temple there. Astrek is in need of care that cannot be provided here. I will be travelling magically, you and Brightsoul are welcome to accompany me. I assume that is where you are headed."
There's a lot in that post.
Parker has no idea who the second in command of the Royal Guard. His relationship to the cleric is also unknown. People at the college could likely answer those questions.
You need to make a save for each level you lost. Fortitude.
(Does Ari know where the Kingmaker is?)
Ajax says: "Thank you lord Arishimoto. I would be honored to accompany you to Messada. I have hoped to see the High Temple for many years, and perhaps my journey will take me to Castle Gemblade as well. We could build a sledge to carry Astrek if need be?"