"According to Lyn, she did have her father's ghost for company while she lived in the ruins."

But that's not sufficient for a little girl or her emotional and psychological needs, and he's positive that, deep down, she knew this was something going unmet, and that's why she left.

"Lyn was otherwise alone, though."

Until she left and began discovering the world and meeting people, including Keldor and his band of rebels. Become friends with them. And eventually, form a deep bond with the leader of the outfit.

"I wonder if she has noticed that I am not there."

To say Lyn would be upset to find the one she loves most gone without any explanation would be an understatement of considerable magnitude.