Kunâ A
Kunâ A (Pr. "Woman A") is the preserved remains of a young woman who had died in 1632 AN. The remains were discovered in an unlabeled storage container at Raynor's Keep, which were uncovered in 1719 AN and immediately became the subject of a secretive investigation over the following two years. While her name and origin remain unknown, forensic analysis confirmed her participation as Pseudo-Elwynn in the Konungstekja of 1632 and immediate death thereafter, triggering an intense debate within the Ministry of Rites as to its legal implications vis-a-vis the marriage contract between Kaiseress Noor and King Noah of Elwynn.
Provenance before 1719
Analysis of the Remains
The coroner reported that the remains belonged to a woman of about 20 years of age at the time of her death. She was 188 centimetres tall, with a slim body but with pronounced breasts. She was blue-eyed and her hair, which was kept long, was blond.
The external examination revealed a well-preserved body, indicating cryopreservation for the last 91 years. External damage consistent with the cryopreservation process was observed, including discolouration, tissue fragmentation, and ice crystal formation. In addition, visible ligature marks were noted around the victim's neck. Evidence of sexual activity, including semen in the vaginal cavity, remained present despite the cryopreservation process.
The internal examination began with the heart. The heart displayed signs of cryopreservation, with ice crystal formation present. No significant abnormalities or signs of cardiovascular disease were observed. The lungs show evidence of cryopreservation, with ice crystal formation present. No significant abnormalities or signs of respiratory distress or disease were observed. The gastrointestinal tract displayed no abnormalities or signs of trauma. The presence of semen in the vaginal cavity suggested sexual activity prior to death (and possibly also afterwards). No signs of forced entry were observed, despite the cryopreservation process. The brain and spinal cord showed signs of cryopreservation, with ice crystal formation present. No gross abnormalities were detected.
The toxicological analysis detected the presence of high levels of hallucinogenic drugs in the victim's system, indicating recent drug ingestion. Despite the cryopreservation, these substances were still detectable to be high. Toxicological analysis also revealed the presence of opioid drugs in the victim's system, indicating recent drug ingestion. The examination also detected traces of lactation-producing artificial hormones.
The cause of death was determined to be asphyxia due to manual strangulation, consistent with the ligature marks observed on the victim's neck. The presence of semen in the vaginal cavity supported the occurrence of sexual activity prior to (and possibly also after) death, despite the cryopreservation process. The combined effects of the hallucinogenic drugs, opioids, and asphyxiation contributed to the victim's demise.
Based on the circumstances and autopsy findings, the manner of death was classified as homicide. The cryopreservation process had caused external damage and preserved certain substances, allowing for their detection during the autopsy.
DNA analysis performed on the semen identified the genetic profile of Noah Hallbjörnsson Esposito, a known individual. No other genetic profiles were identified among the semen.
