Author's note: Due to reader feedback, I went back and edited previous chapters to include the following:
1. (near the end of chapter 362) Gave more justification and reasoning as to why the group let Thomas go off on his own. This reveals the reason as to why the group doesn't just go to the mansion and save him as it would be easy for them to overpower town guards.
2. (beginning of chapter 365) Gave justification as to why Doevm was so angry at the villagers. He's dealt with so many unjust accusations from being a Lich that he gets furious at the notion. He sort of reverted to his old grumpy Lich self and couldn't think straight, which caught Elero off guard. This also explained why she wasn't more active.