I've edited my last post, adding some more plot developments to it.
Now the ball's in Herb Emblem's and Ambrose's court.
If they decide to send Tate Enid after Ędegard, one set of events will occur, which I've kind of mapped out.
If they decide not to send anybody after Ędegard, a different set of events will occur.
If everybody goes back to find Ędegard, yet another set of events will take place.
I look forward to seeing which way things go.
*rubs hands together, warming up to the plot*