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Online:Theurgist Thelas

Theurgist Thelas is a Dark Elf time bomb mage associated with the Shadowed Path who is found in Haynote Cave. She one of the delve's two bosses, and must be defeated to complete it.

According to the Letter to Diabolist Volcatia, she fell out of favor with Dreadlord Naucratius, and Diabolist Volcatia has taken her place in leading the excavation of Haynote Cave.
Online:Wolfpack Initiate's Notes

First day as a Wolfpack Initiate! We'll see how the bastards who mocked me at home feel when a feared bandit comes calling. I'm keeping my excitement restrained, because the senior members, the "Pack Leaders," are very stern and serious. I just like having a place where I belong.

Their obsession with   is strange, but … they take things seriously, and I respect that.
Online:Journal, Day 12

I am beginning to think that this endeavor was folly. We have been studying the object for twelve days and I have seen none of the cult's promises come to fruition. The dark priests have assured me that their rituals will bear fruit if we remain vigilant in our prayers to the dark one. I try to remain faithful, but my doubts increase.
Online:Journal, Day 26

I haven't eaten solid food for three days. It is the penance I offer the   for my lack of faith. I should've never revealed my doubts to Reggr. He went right to Vila. I'm surprised Vila didn't kill me outright for my insolence and blasphemy. Others in our group have not been so lucky. They tried to hide the bodies, but I saw them. Every one appears to have died screaming.
Online:Journal, Day 32

An intruder arrived today, a priest from a cult of   worshipers. I am sure more of his kind will arrive when he doesn't return. We bound him and fed him to the  s. How he thrashed and screamed as they devoured his living flesh! There was a terrible kind of beauty to it—I couldn't look away. The power to control such beasts is enticing. I have vowed to redouble my faith so that one day, the beasts will obey my commands.
Online:Letter to Evis Marys

Evis, you fool! You dropped the crates off at the wrong location! If they're opened, the Narsis Protectors will be on us in an instant. 

Vox would not approve of this at all. Fix this, or she'll hear about it. I won't take the blame for your incompetence.
Online:Journal, Day 40

Oh blessed, glorious day. My faith is absolute. I walk among the chosen, and soon I will be one with the shadows. All of   will tremble before my power. All praise be to  !
Online:Letter to Vethisa

Heed my commands, Diabolist Vethisa, servant of the  !

High have you risen in our ranks. Succeed in the task I lay upon you and you will rise higher still. Fail and you will die in agony.

The Lord of Darkness has revealed to me that an ancient relic lies hidden beneath the soil of southern  . The collapse of the   enables us to search for it unimpeded. With this relic in hand, I will lead the Shadowed Path in conquest of the Imperial City and all of Cyrodiil!

Your task is to search the cave called  . Do not take this task lightly. Volcatia and Volgo search for this relic elsewhere. Whoever brings it to me will bask in my favor forever.

I give you command of a  . Use these minions harshly, spare no effort regardless of the cost.

Do not fail me.

— Dreadlord Naucratius
Online:Volgo the Harrower

Volgo the Harrower is an Imperial berserker associated with the Shadowed Path who can be found in Nisin Cave.
Online:Diabolist Vethisa

Diabolist Vethisa is a Dark Elf berserker and a member of the Shadowed Path. She serves as one of three bosses in Pothole Caverns. There is a letter addressed to her within the cavern.
Online:Letter to Volgo

Listen well, Volgo, for yours is the most difficult task I lay upon any of my Diabolists.

The Lord of Darkness has revealed to me that an ancient relic lies hidden beneath the soil of southern  . The collapse of the   enables us to search for it unimpeded. With this relic in hand, I will lead the   in conquest of the   and all of Cyrodiil!

To you I assign the cave of  . If the relic is there, you must find it. But be wary of the   seeress Barasatii. Avoid openly opposing her or her minions, but do not allow her to claim the relic. It must come to me.

— Dreadlord Naucratius
Online:Barasatii

Barasatii is a powerful Dremora fire mage found inside Nisin Cave. You must vanquish her during the related quest.
 

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Online:Vantir's Journal

My hand cramps writing in this tongue. The syntax is pathetic, and the conjugation maddening. But it is the tongue the Black Worm uses. I must adapt. 

It has been centuries since I last walked these halls. There's the spot where my father taught me the Rite of Destruction. There's the stone where I performed my first sacrifice. And of course, there is the rip that swallowed us whole. 

How many years were we trapped in  ? How long was it before we turned on each other, consuming our brothers and sisters? I alone survive, blessed by   for my ruthlessness. Now my lord has chosen me to guide this Black Worm back to   and repurpose our work.

When the Worm told me the halls were filled with castoff men, descendants of our slave stock, I was incensed. My first thought was to wipe out the whole lot. But then I had a thought: If one could be persuaded to reopen the rip, even briefly, the Black Worm could use that as an entry into  , avoiding any eyes on the surface. 

One of the Worm's agents found the ideal man for this task. A simple promise of immortality, and his fate was sealed. Once the Worm entered, rounding up the slaves was a simple matter. The creatures will provide an ideal fuel for my lord's  .
Online:Evis Marys

Evis Marys is a Dark Elf found in the town of Narsis. He is encountered on the lower floor of Varlas House, being interrogated by Naryu Virian. He is the husband of Dala Marys, who is trying to leave Narsis to go to Mournhold.
 

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When you enter Varlas House, Naryu will be interrogating Evis:
:Evis Marys: "Please! I told you everything I know!"
:Naryu Virian: ''"One more lie, and I'll make you stop talking. Permanently. Understand?"

Before talking to Naryu:
:"Listen. You need to let me out of here Don't tell anyone, and I'll make sure that you get rewarded. Just let me and my wife leave for Mournhold."

If you spoke with Naryu in a way that makes her stay and interrogate Evis further:
:"Let me guess. You read the letter. You're going to leave me with this crazy woman, aren't you? Curses on you and your family!"
:Who's Vox?
::"Vox? Never heard of her. Why would I be afraid of a Vox? Now will you let me go so I can take my wife to Mournhold?"
::[Intimidate] Tell me about the shipment or rot here. Your choice.
:::"No more torture! I've had enough for one day. I'll tell you the same thing I told the crazy lady. The shipment contained something for the Maulborn camped outside town. That's all I know!"
:::And?
::::"And I messed up! I delivered the shipment to the wrong location. But I fixed it. I fixed everything. Just you wait. Those missing villagers? It's no coincidence. You'll see. Vox will destroy you all!"

If you spoke to Naryu in a way that makes her leave the building in a puff of smoke, she drops a letter on the ground:
:Naryu Virian: "Stay out of my way. You've been warned."
:Evis Marys: "Um, could I have that letter back? I'd really appreciate it."

Before picking up the letter:
:"Just give me that letter and let me go. No need to get involved in things that don't concern you, right? Please! Let me go!"
:Who's Vox?
:Tell me what's going on and I'll let you go.
:"Ha! That's hilarious. Let me go? You can tell the house officials to go lick a guar. They don't know what's coming. None of you do."''
Online:A Scrap of Parchment

For many years I've lain beneath these stony walls, this weathered heath.
Online:Or Else

We're too close to risk exposure. The girl is a problem. Interrogate her, find out what she knows. Then end her.

And find that shard of  , or I'll have you sent to   as ritual fodder.

— Gullveig
Online:Gullveig

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Gullveig is a Nord who leads the Worm Cult cell at Lost Prospect. There, she uses a shard of Wuuthrad to steal the souls of captives in order to ascend to lichdom.
 

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Pulled Under
As you near the Riften docks, you'll hear a disembodied voice:
:Gullveig: ''"I feel you approaching&mdash;but you're too late."
:Gullveig: "We've had the dead searching for the shards of Wuuthrad. And we found one."
:Gullveig: "Prove your value to us, Anchorite Garmar."''

Those She Devours
At Lost Prospect, you'll encounter Gullveig in the middle of the ritual. She'll mock you as you try to stop her and her minions.
:Gullveig: "With every death, I grow stronger. Kill more!"
:Gullveig: "Their souls feed me!"
:Gullveig: ''"You're too late! The ritual is complete!"
:Gullveig: "At last, my transformation is complete! Now you die, you all die!"''

Notes
"Gullveig" is the name of a witch from Norse legends, whose name means "greed" or "gold-lust". She repeatedly comes into conflict with Odin: Odin can strike her down, again and again, but she gets up every time, apparently unharmed. The moral of the story is that greed and gold-lust are not so easily eradicated from the world, or from mortal hearts (and, as the tale of the Ring of the Nibelungs will attest, is more than capable of ruining giants, gods and dwarves alike, as well as men).
Online:A Second Scrap of Parchment

Ten long years you were astray, with sword in hand so far away.
Online:Orders: Bearclaw Mine

To expand our influence in  , we must find more strategic locations to set up our bases. Aristide, our brother from  , has discovered a mine near the  . It provides a defensive base while allowing us to establish mining operations of our own. Follow Aristide and claim this mine for the Dreamers!
Online:A Third Scrap of Parchment

Those nine long years we spent in joy seemed to you a mere child's toy.
Online:A Fourth Scrap of Parchment

So here I wait. I long to see if you'll, at last, return to me.
Online:Commander Attius

Commander Attius is an Imperial officer of the Seventh Legion found in the Barracks dungeon of the Bangkorai Garrison. He was left in charge of the prisoners and their torture by Septima Tharn.
 

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Online:Battlemage Papus

Battlemage Papus is an Imperial necromancer of the Seventh Legion found in the Royal Crypt of the Bangkorai Garrison. Septima Tharn left him in charge of the ritual to summon a dark anchor into the garrison itself.
 

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Dialogue
While moving through the Royal Crypt, he can be heard having a conversation with Septima Tharn.
:Battlemage Papus: ''"The king's champion is coming, Magus-General. Should we make an example of this fool?"
:Septima Tharn: "It's not "we", Papus. It's "you". I have other matters to attend to. Finish the ceremony first, then deal with the interloper."
:Battlemage Papus: "Yes, of course. The dark anchors first, then the...interloper. Thank you for this honor, Magus-General. Glory to the Empire!"
:Septima Tharn: "Glory to the Lord of Brutality, Papus. Glory to Molag Bal."

When engaged in combat he will taunt you:
:Battlemage Papus: "The garrison is ours! You imbeciles will soon witness the Empire's true strength!"''
Online:Hark Sentulus

Hark Sentulus is an Imperial Bonelord and member of the Supernal Dreamers holding William Nurin captive near his farm, along with Rosalie Nurin. He convinced her to join the cult and to sacrifice her husband. 
 

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Notes
According to a letter which can be found nearby, Sentulus is responsible for the recent paranoia at the nearby Koeglin Village.
Online:Dimitri

Dimitri is a Breton and the leader of the Midnight Union forces found inside Farangel's Delve.
Online:Report on Training

's progress remains unacceptably slow. Never have I tutored such a talentless mage. It's as if he's never even summoned a familiar! How he managed to raise the dead is beyond me.

He insists we continue, and vows my death if I speak of our lessons. It would be such a shame if we had a training accident.
Online:Rituals of Contempt

Nothing would please me more than to put all these rot-pickers to fire and sword, but the Hand must be found! I hear it calling to us, out of the filth and detritus that surrounds this stinking place.

I shall endeavor to summon up some allies. Perhaps the Hand's presence will make it easier for them to remain here and search, or perhaps they will be drawn to the Hand.

I cannot stay, however. These damn scale-skins are everywhere, and I do not want to chance revealing what's washed down into their filthy claws.
Online:Scent-of-Graves' Report

Mud clings to every step   takes. How can such a man have risen to leadership? Yes, he has the shard. But all we have is his word that he gained it through prowess. In speech and deed, he has been rash.

I do not bring these concerns to you lightly, mistress. When we return to  , we will speak more of these matters. Perhaps you should relieve him of his shard. Or his life.

Until then, stay moist.

— Scent-of-Graves
Online:Speech Notes

All hail the  !

To the glory of Her name, we have been granted the task of establishing a new shrine in this place.   will become a beacon of despair for unbelievers!

We will rebuild these ruined towers as a memorial to Her glory. To work, all!
Online:The Excavation of Ouze

's excavation will take place in two parts.

Recover the shapeshifters' corpses from the tar-pits of Ouze. We have not accounted for all the spinners, or any allies the   may call upon, so have skeletal servants dig while the brethren keep watch.

Avoid the Guardian! The other spirits seem helpless against us, but the Guardian could be dangerous.

Inside the mine, we should be safe to mine the stones we can turn into animus geodes. Due to the nature of Ouze, these stones that are rare elsewhere should be numerous here. Brethren and  s alike are charged with recovering as many of these stones as possible!

 

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Online:Drulshasa

Drulshasa is a Dremora fire mage who resides within Knife Ear Grotto. She is a zealous servant of Molag Bal and has penned a missive calling for the capture and sacrifice of mortals. She must be defeated in order to clear the delve.
Online:The Words of the Rodent

Listen well and smell my words! The time draws near!

The ravenous rodent spoke to me. He said the   walks among us.

Bring your offering and make your sacrifice, or the chateau will consume you!
Online:There Are Ways

:

You have lost those dear to you. But there are ways you may be reunited with them. Old ways, proven through time and blood.

Join us. All we ask is information about  's movements. Provide those, remain loyal, and we will reunite you with your loved ones.

In  's name,

— Thallik Wormfather
Online:Cassia Varo

Cassia Varo is an Imperial leader of the Worm Cult forces found in the ruins of Abamath.

 

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Dialogue
:Cassia Varo :  ''"Nothing will stop Mauloch's rise from Ashpit!"''
Online:Time to Strike!

Finally, the altar is prepared and all is in readiness. Tonight, the hordes of   shall be loosed on the unsuspecting fools in   army!

Oh, to be near when the otherworldly beasts descend. How I would savor their pain, their cries of horror, their dying screams.   balked when I proposed this mission, refusing to "stoop to consorting with  ." So I have undertaken it on my own initiative!

Long have I studied the lore and denizens of those foul lands. I know well the means by which the Daedra are commanded and controlled. There is no room for error when beasts of such power are concerned, and I shall make none.

Tonight, one obstacle to  's conquest of   will be removed.   is next!
Online:Atia Tucca

Atia Tucca is an Imperial who lives at the Weynon Priory in Cyrodiil. She studies the Ayleid wells of Cyrodiil
 

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Misplaced Knowledge
When you speak to Atia after finding her notebook, she says: 
:''"I've wasted decades studying Ayleid wells, and I know less now than I did when I started. I'm ready to give up."
:Atia? I think this belongs to you.
:"My notebook! I thought it lost forever. I must have left it at one of the wells I was researching. Fascinating, aren't they? With these notes, perhaps I can finish my book on Ayleid wells throughout Cyrodiil. Thank you!"

Dialogue
When you speak to her before finding her notebook:
:"I've visited every known Ayleid well in Cyrodiil, yet I still have no clue as to how they work or why they exist. The Ayleid culture was so interesting … aside from the slavery, torture, and cruelty, of course."''

After you have returned her life's work:
:''"There's so much more to learn about Ayleid wells. Unlocking their mysteries will lead to greater understanding of the Ayleids themselves, I'm sure."''
Online:Hizurrdo

Hizurrdo is a deceased Khajiit found inside the catacombs beneath Greenhill. He was captured by the Stonefire Cult and used as a bargaining chip to force his wife, Ezreba, to help them take control of the town.
 

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Online:Note to Lucien

, 

I once heard that an abandoned tower used to stand outside  , but I never imagined that it still existed. The   have been seen searching the area, which leads me to believe that something is there. If it is a fort, think of the treasures that might still be hidden inside! 

If you decide to check it out, though, be very careful. The Red Rooks always send their most dangerous members on those sorts of exploration missions. 

—
Online:Note to Sir Quatrius

, 

I've received your requests, and will put them in as fast as I am able. We will spare no expense, I assure you. As for your concerns about the rebels, I've alerted your men to several people of import. I hope this assuages your worries. 

—
Online:Hegris the Black Dagger

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Hegris the Black Dagger is a Nord berserker who currently leads the bandit group known as the Black Daggers.
 
Achievements
There is one Achievement associated with this boss:
 
Notes
He has authored the following pieces of correspondence: Black Dagger Recall Orders, ''Hegris' Orders, Orders for Athal, and Orders from Hegris''.
Online:On the Matter of the Prisoners

, 

On the matter of the new prisoners: We have determined that they are indeed mortals from  , Members of the  , in fact. It was our excellent good fortune to capture these invaders. 

It is clear that they have entered   illegally and for purposes that are in direct conflict with the will of  . We haven't had a trial in such a long time, and it should be a good show that helps bolster the morale of your servants. Of course, the verdict is a foregone conclusion. 

As always, your justice is swift and cruel, my master!
Online:Prompt Rescue is Imperative

I let   know, in the clearest possible manner, that my heart belongs to another. She refused to accept this and made it clear that she will have me. I fear she may soon wear me down. 

Dear  's hair must be a tangled mess by now. The climate is harsh and I haven't attended to it in days! 

—
Online:Rasaba's Note

How is it that I found an infiltrator among the ranks while you lot stood around like useless clots of clay? Were you lot too busy drinking or coming up with more ridiculous stories of past exploits? Did this hapless spy bribe you with sweet rolls? 

Perform better, or you'll get a surprise from me. And my surprises usually involve a sharp dagger, flung from a distance, and piercing your heart. You'll be dead before you can form a last thought. 

Bah! Why do I bother? I'm not even sure you idiots can read. 

—
Lore:Grahtwood

, previously known as the Kingdom of Grahtwood,   is a large region which forms southeastern  . Much of it is covered in impenetrable jungle, though a western portion of the region was devastated by   circa   and has never recovered. The   lie west of  , and the coastal region south of both areas is known as  . Many cities and settlements can be found in Grahtwood, including  ,  ,  ,  , and  . Historically, the walking city   settled in Grahtwood during the winter. 

Many races besides the   have made Grahtwood their home.   strongholds are not unheard of, and numerous   ruins dot the landscape.  The Bosmer have allowed both  s and  s to establish autonomous settlements in their land.  In fact, men have been coming from   to seek great wealth from Grahtwood's resources since the  .   Non-native Bosmer who return to their ancestral homeland are frequently drawn to Grahtwood. As a result, relations between them and native Bosmer are particularly tense in the region, and this has often led to conflict. In  , the   was founded with the aim of formalizing the Bosmeri approach to the  , and thereby prevent any further violent "misunderstandings" between the two groups.  
 
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See Also
For game-specific information, see the ESO article.

References
Online:Rendarion's Apology

My Dearest  , 

I was shocked to receive your note. Me, angry with you? Never! You won Elinwe's hand fairly and I hold no grudges. My best wishes go out to both of you. 

As a token of my desire to remain the closest of friends, I wish you to take advantage of the best fishing spot in all of  . This has been my secret for many years and now, as my betrothal gift, I share it with you. 

Northwest of   lies a chain of small lakes— . Go there and enjoy the finest fishing you have ever seen. The   practically leap into the boat! Someone who loves fishing as much as you simply cannot pass this up. 

I left my boat along the shore for you. Pay no mind to the creatures you think you see patrolling the lakes. These are merely illusions I cast to keep others away from my favorite fishing hole. They will not harm you, just as I would never harm you. 

Enjoy! 

—
Online:Report: Missing Persons

Sir, 

We're still getting reports from the locals of people going missing. We've interviewed a few family members, but we've yet to find any common threads. The whole thing feels wrong, somehow. 

I'm aware we don't follow up cases like these without a patron, so I'll leave the matter in your hands. Should one of the nobles in the area vanish, we'll make our investigation a higher priority. 

  keep you, 

Guard
Online:Respectful Greetings from Am-Shadal

, 

At  's command, I did not respond in kind to your recent outburst. This is my considered reply. 

Honor to you for your commitment to the   and concern for our progress. In your enthusiasm you forget that a scouting mission does not conquer an enemy stronghold. We scout to discover enemy weaknesses. I honor those who lose their lives while scouting, but we strike our foes only where they appear most vulnerable. 

Attacking impetuously will sacrifice hundreds of lives needlessly and possibly forfeit the war. The reports your scouts acquire are invaluable to our efforts in  ; our conquests would not be possible without them.

May   favor our cause! 

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Online:An Ancient Scroll

Three years to track down the betrayer.

Two years to bring him down.

Four years to build his prison.

Eternity to guard his cell.
Online:Book of Bloodfiends, Appendix A

One of the most popular requests from readers of our first edition was how to tell  s from proper  s. We are happy to report that an actual vampire (who will remain anonymous) helped us clear up the distinction! Here are some signs that you're dealing with a vampire instead of a bloodfiend:

1. A vampire will usually attempt some form of conversation before he or she attacks you. A bloodfiend will simply go straight for your throat.

2. Vampires may look under the weather, but they usually keep their condition hidden. A bloodfiend is obviously stricken, with patchy hair, extremely pale skin, wrinkled features, and bloodshot eyes.

3. Vampires will not feed on corpses. They liken it to us eating trash. Bloodfiends make no such distinction.