Online:Azareth

Azareth is a Wood Elf member of the Vinedusk Rangers in charge of keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity in Elden Root.
 

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The Honor of the Queen
In the throne room of the great oak, after speaking to King Camoran, on your way out he'll shout:
:Azareth :  ''"You're not one for waiting in lines, are you?"''

Speak to him and he'll tell you:
:''"You're confident, I'll give you that. Strode right up to the king."
:Who are you?
:"Azareth, Vinedusk Ranger. You could say we keep King Camoran Aeradan in touch with his people. Watch yourself. The boughs of the Elden Tree are bright and beautiful, but they cast long shadows."
:What do you mean?
:"A year ago, the king nearly lost Elden Root to a civil war. People have long memories. But that's old news. Just keep your wits about you and you'll be fine."''

Later, while investigating why the Khajiit embassy hasn't been built, he'll stop you and ask you your business:
:Azareth: "You there. We need to talk."
:"Saw you standing over the body of a dead Wood Elf. Nearly put an arrow in your throat. Good thing I recognize you."
:Azareth? What are you doing here?
:"King Camoran Aeradan had his suspicions about the embassy. Asked me to look into the matter, quietly. We both have a stake in this. We should work together, see where it leads."
:'''How much do you know about what's going on?
:"I know enough. Khajiit are owed an embassy. They're angry the High Elves are dragging their feet to build it. Seemed like politics, until a dozen stonemasons vanished without a trace. The king sent me to find out why."''

You can ask him why he's here:
:Why did the king send you?
::''"Before the Dominion, King Camoran Aeradan nearly lost a civil war. I came to see if the missing stonemasons were targeted by the Blacksap Rebellion. But Blacksap would've displayed the bodies, not left them as food for hoarvor."
::Then who did this?

Or you can just ask him who the suspect is:
:I just want to know who's behind this.

Either way...
::"The king suspects Ambassador Tarinwe has been up to no good. Little things, some of her associations. But he can't accuse his allies of undermining the whole alliance. So he sent me to deal with it."
::Deal with it how?
::"Ambassador Tarinwe used criminals to smuggle supplies … never directly, but enough for us to notice. I'm not saying she had these stonemasons killed, but I'd like to ask her myself. Problem is, there's nothing we can do while she's in the Altmer Embassy."
::Ambassador Tarinwe left the Altmer Embassy earlier, after I questioned her.
::"If she left the embassy, she knows someone's on to her. She'll go to ground, try to flee … have someone smuggle her out of Grahtwood. We should probably stop her. Meet me by the Middens, at the base of the Elden Tree. I'll be there shortly."
::All right. I'll meet you there.'''

Once you get to the entrance of The Middens, he'll approach you:
:''"They call this place the Middens because it's where all the refuse ends up. We clear them out now and again, but they always come back. Necessary evil, I'm told."
:Are you certain Ambassador Tarinwe is inside?
:"Spoke with someone I trust. She's definitely here. We should get moving. We're not far behind her."
:What's the plan if we find her?
:"Capture her. Bring her in for questioning. Find proof she's behind this so Prince Naemon doesn't explode with outrage. Huh. Never thought I'd hunt a High Elf ambassador."
:What can we expect to find in the Middens?
:"Smugglers, skooma addicts, and more than a few criminals. They keep to themselves, but sometimes they band together to repel outsiders. Kind of like a filthier version of the Dominion."
:How do you recommend we proceed?
:"Our goal is to find Ambassador Tarinwe before she buys passage out of Grahtwood. Staying in the shadows, avoiding unnecessary conflict … that's what I'd do. But there's a lot of ground to search. I'll follow your lead."''

If you speak to him again, he'll warn:
:''"We need Ambassador Tarinwe alive. But if she runs, I'm putting an arrow through her ankle."''

Once you locate Ambassador Tarinwe in the depths of the Middens, you'll overhear the following:
:Ambassador Tarinwe :  ''"Prince Naemon sent someone to the embassy. We have to leave before we're discovered!"
:Falion :  "Prince Naemon? We had assurances. How can we make him our puppet if we can't control him?"

Defeat Falion and Azareth will take Tarinwe into custody:
:Azareth :  "On your feet. You're coming with me."
:Ambassador Tarinwe :  "Why? Where are you taking me?"
:Azareth :  "To King Camoran Aeradan, where you'll answer for crimes against the Dominion."
:Ambassador Tarinwe :  "He'll have me killed and served for dinner!"
:Azareth :  "Only if you're proven guilty. And if you are, none of us could stomach you."
:Azareth :  "Now, get moving!"
:Azareth :  "Good working with you. I'll take her from here. You should inform the king of the good news."''

Back in the throne room, if you speak to him before speaking to the king, he'll say:
:''"I brought Ambassador Tarinwe into custody. Of course, we can't question her without special permission from the Thalmor Inner Council. Politics."''

The Orrery of Elden Root
Enter the Orrery and you'll hear Azareth and King Camoran discussing the coming event:
:Azareth :  ''"I'll make sure everyone clears out, as you requested. But you don't need to be here, Your Highness."
:King Camoran Aeradan :  "I used to sneak in here as a child and climb through the Orrery's rungs! Do you think I'd pass up on the chance to see what it actually does? But have no fear, I want you at the outer door."
:Azareth :  "Thank you, your majesty. I won't let you down."
:King Camoran Aeradan :  "You never do."''

Speak to him and he'll tell you:
:''"The Orrery seems like a fancy device. I hope it works. And if it doesn't, I trust you'll keep the king safe? He's usually not so reckless."''

As you go to leave the Orrery, you'll hear Meleras and Azareth discussing the events:
:Meleras :  "Is this really happening?"
:Azareth :  ''"I don't know what you mean."
:Meleras :  "You must have seen! You arrived near the end of it."
:Azareth :  "The queen says her brother died a hero. So that's what I saw."
:Meleras :  "Do all you Vinedusk Rangers learn to ignore the truth?"
:Azareth :  "We learn that leadership is messy. And because royalty must grieve in public, we learn not to judge."
:Meleras :  "Perhaps you're right."''

Speak to him and he'll say:
:''"I don't want to think of the outcome had you not been here. You kept the king safe. You will always be welcome among the Vinedusk Rangers."

The Den of Lorkhaj
After the quest, he can be found in front of the Temple of the Two Moons Path.
:"Blood and toil! The new Mane will do just fine ... thanks to you."''