Ok, so quick rundown in rough chronological order to try to make this flow.<br/><br/>Mourne saw Victor fight when she was in her earlier life.  They didn't get to meet, but she would remember him.<br/><br/>Syra and Mourne met in a populated and strict city.  She got wind of Syra getting into trouble and being pursued by authorities, has remained in contact-- tries to get her adventuring rather than thieving.  Gradually they lost touch.<br/><br/>Mourne was on a pilgrimage and became poisoned or sick somehow, and Chava aided her.  This was a great boon to her and helped her recognize just ho beautiful the rural life can be.<br/><br/>Recently, Goruka and her company were hired by the temple to find a relic, and they worked together, built a relationship that's an effective partnership, but Mourne seems afraid of her on some levels.  Nobody's really dug into this.<br/><br/>Goruka and Mourne met up with Syra en route to the Quest Location because they're pursuing a mutual dream, right?  Mourne's obsessed with it, not sure if it's a sign from her goddess or just someone who needs help, but not one to turn away.  I like Goruka's connection, and it'd make since if she recognized Victor first and had more of a connection with him, right?<br/><br/><br/>___<br/><br/>As for Drellos-- it's possible a bard would have heard the first indication of his people's plight, but I don't know that she could have met him personally unless she's one of the allies he's been seeking to raise aid for them, or she was, before she left the order of Callistria, and they had turned down his request for aid.<br/>