While I'm on the subject of the Dwarf, I get the feeling that Linus must know them. One of his potential lines of dialogue in the fall informs the player that he's deeply explored the caves, which hold "hidden secrets," and one of his potential lines of dialogue in the winter asks the player if they've found anything interesting in the mines. And on top of that, he's one of the villagers that can rescue the player upon passing out in the mines. Also, if the player reaches the bottom of the mines, the Dwarf will attend their wedding, and where do they stand during the ceremony? Directly next to Linus! Then there's the fact that Linus is friends with Rasmodius, who has to have told him some things.