Where does The Ratcatcher short story fit into the timeline? (no spoilers)

[CoryStarkiller]

Before the game, during the game, after the game?

If during the game, is it early game, middle game, or endgame?

 

Thanks.

[AndreaColombo]

I perceived it as happening before the game. It explicitly says Sagani's quest for finding Persoq is nearing 5 years, whereas when you meet her she says she's been out looking for him for 5 years already.

[Bill Gates' Son]

I seriously doubt that any of the short stories will take place during the game time since they probably want to leave main game details ambiguous due to player choice (Heck, you can kill Sagani when you first meet her if you want to).

[CoryStarkiller]

I perceived it as happening before the game. It explicitly says Sagani's quest for finding Persoq is nearing 5 years, whereas when you meet her she says she's been out looking for him for 5 years already.

Thanks.

[Parasol_Syndicate]

Not even that far before the game, as she's already reached the Dyrwood.