well, if Larian where real bros they would include Codex references for free.
Gragt is a chef in the black cove, I think that counts.
Regarding the fundraisers, it ultimately defeats the point of fundraising if you equalise both, no? Why not just give what you're willing to give and leave it at that instead of multiple donations to fuck with people?
*shrugs*
the black cove?
If you don't like spoilers don't watch, I suppose it isn't too spoilery as it was in an update video but, at 3h 12m, Swen says he'll change the name of the chef to " a guy on the codex who visited us to play the game."
It's an unlockable area that can be missed, basically.