: Just like everyone knew SoulBlighter was still alive,
: that The Deceiver was only entombed in ice, and that
: Shiver could be resurrected.
I'd agree except your missing the fact that whereas your three examples are all enemies, the Maeldun/Rabican thing is between allies. So unless Maeldun/Rabican/Durak turned to the 'dark side', why wouldn't they contact Alric?