But, this basically seems to work - though it leaves one of the sub-quests for the poison, to do with Elrath, unsolved for no apparent reason.
Which one, please? Maybe the one with the poison barrels in the Inn and the key for it? As you can only speak to Elrath 2x => if you had not gotten this quest before speaking to him 2x, hm... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/think.gif" alt="" /> - no, speaking to the quest giver (farmer) should solve that IMO.
As a side note, the whole prison thing here is a bit odd too - they don't search the cell for a magic teleporter when they lock someone up?
Guards are guards everywhere => duty by explicit order only <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
Why wouldn't Commander Ralph want to talk when I bring that evidence...
Because you have tried to enter his room though he warned you 2x, right? And after these 2 times he locked himself up to sulk and cry. Even Commanders have their pride <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
Nono, you had your reward from the Commander => an invitation to Stormfist Castle, please look into your inventory. Though you get one as well from him after you solved the Ducal murder.