Online:Lifting the Veil

Quick Walkthrough
# Talk to Razum-dar at Skywatch Manor.
# Find the Veiled Heritance recruiter in the Barbed Hook Tavern.
# Bring a guard's sword to the recruiter.
# Accept the recruiter's drink.

Detailed Walkthrough
A Message from Razum-dar
To begin this quest, you will receive a message to meet with Razum-dar in Skywatch Manor, either from one of the Royal Bodyguards:
:''"Fair day! I've been given instructions. Razum-dar needs to speak with you, at once."
:What's wrong?
:"Not sure. I have orders to send you to the royal manse at once."
:All right. I'm on my way.'''

Or you receive the summons from Captain Tendil at the city's main gate.
:''"It's great to meet you at the gate again. Just like the last time!"
:Sorry, what?
:"Oh, it's no trouble at all. Our mutual Khajiit friend said he was happy to meet you.  The Festival—the High Kinlady's veneration ceremony. It's all very exciting!"
:Out mutual Khajiit friend? Razum-dar?
:"Exactly! Up at the manse. He's eager to discuss all the things you'll do on your visit to Skywatch. Should be a lot of fun. Enjoy your time in the city."
:I'll head to the manse, then. I guess.
:"Good luck. If you need us, the Marines have your back."

Skywatch Manor
thumb|left|A conversation between sisters-in-law
The manse can be found to east, on the top tier of the city, and is marked by the marketplace icon. Once inside, you will overhear Queen Ayrenn and High Kinlady Estre can be overheard discussing the presence of the Veiled Heritance in the city.
:High Kinlady Estre: "...can assure you, if the Veiled Heritance is in Skywatch, they will be found."
:Queen Ayrenn: "I believe you, Estre. But the Royal Guard will aid in the search. This is non-negotiable."
:High Kinlady Estre: "Very well. If you will excuse me, Your Majesty, I have much to do."thumb|right|A Skywatch noble claims to know where to find Razum-dar.

After Estre leaves, a noble standing nearby will call you over.
:Skywatch Noble: "Psst. Over here."

See what he wants.
:"Looking for Razum-dar? Follow th—me."
:Who are you?
:"Just follow."
Razum-dar reveals himself|thumb|right
He will then walk away behind the stairs, his form will then shimmer and he will reveal himself as Razum-dar, talk with him to see why needs need your assistance.
:"Perhaps now you recognize Razum-dar, yes?"
:Why the disguise?
:"Skywatch is a dangerous town—today, of all days. You know of the festival? Estre's ceremony, yes?"
:What's the ceremony about?
:"To cement their relationship, the Queen plans to elevate Estre within the Thalmor. Everything must be perfect."
:So what's the catch?
:"The Heritance. Raz has word the Veil has fallen on Skywatch. They plan to attack the royalty, make a statement. We need someone to find the cell and snuff it out. And by someone, Raz means you."
:Of course.
:"It is a pleasure working beside you, my friend.  Start at the Barbed Hook tavern, down by the docks. Use the phrase, "The wine here is made with Alik'r grapes." Raz is certain that will get you somewhere."
:Anything else?
:"Take the earring Raz used to disguise himself. You won't get far under the Veil looking like that."
:I'll get it done, Raz.

He informs you that the queen plans to elevate Estre within the Thalmor during the Festival. However, Razum-dar thinks a Veiled Heritance cell within Skywatch is planning an attack, and he needs your help to find out what it by infiltrating their ranks.

Infiltrate the Veiled Heritance
Your new identity to infiltrate the Veiled Heritance|thumb|right
To assist you with your investigation, Razum-dar will have handed you his  . It will automatically give you the appearance of the Skywatch Noble Razum-dar previously used. You will need to leave the Manor and head to the Barbed Hook Tavern which is south of the manor and down the stair, near the docks. Once inside the tavern, you will need to find the Veiled Heritance recruiter by asking them the passphrase, "I heard the wine here is made with Alik'r grapes.". 

While most of people who can be asked will have no idea what you are talkin about, the innkeeper Caledeen can point you in the right direction.
:"What'll you have?"
:I heard the wine here is made with Alik'r grapes.
:"Hmm. Maybe you should talk to Palomir."
First impressions are important|thumb|left
Palomir can be found nearby, leaning against the staircase. He will have little to say to you, until you tell him the passprhase.
: 
:Uh, the wine here is made with Alik'r grapes? 
:"Ah! A patriot! Let me get a look at you."
:I'm here to join the cause. 
:"You look about right. Stars, yes! You might be just the right type. We'll need to test you first. If you've been around Skywatch at all today, you've seen the Royal Guard. Right?"
:Yes. 
:"They're in the way. End the threat they represent to our cause. Return with a blade and we'll move on to the next step."

You will make a good first impression on him, but you will need to prove your dedication to the cause by killing one of the Royal Guards and bringing back their sword as proof. However, it is unnecessary to kill them, find one of the Royal Guards stationed around Skywatch and ask them for their sword—though they initially will be uncooperative.
:I need your sword. Hand it over.
:"Get out of here. Another word and I'll have to bring you to a magistrate."

You will have three ways of getting it from them:
:I'm working for the Queen. And I can pay.[ ]
::"Hmm? Oh, I remember seeing you around. Here. Just take care of it."

:[Intimidate] Listen, I really need this blade. And you do not want to cross me right now.
::"Hold on, hold on! Just take it.  I'm here to guard the Queen, not fight every maniac in the street."

:[Persuade] Trust me. I'm under cover, working with agents of the Queen.
::"Hmm? Oh, I remember seeing you around. Here. Just take care of it."

An alternate way to get a sword is to ignore the guards completely and talk with Razum-dar where he will hand one over.
:"This one is surprised you have returned so soon. Have you made contact with the Heritance?"
:I made contact, but they want me to kill a guard for his sword.
:"Truly? Hmm. Well, we don't want you doing that. After all, Royal Guards are so expensive to train. And the paperwork for murdering a member of the Queen's entourage ... tsk."
:So what do I do?
:"Well it just so happens Raz has a blade that should satisfy your new friend. This one has been dueling with the Queen's men since we got to Skywatch.  Anything to avoid Urcelmo's strategy meetings."
:Thanks, Raz.

Once you have the   in hand, return to Palomir in the tavern.
: 
:Do you want me to say that wine thing again? Or do you just want the sword?
:"I'm impressed. As I expected, you're not just recruit material. You could be an officer. Let's drink a toast to your health!"
:Bottoms up.

Palomir is impressed and hands you a drink to perform a toast.
:Palomir: "Drink up!"

Once you share in the toast, your vision will fade to black …

A Cut Above
thumb|right|"Repeat after me. I pledge my life and soul to the Heritance and the Veiled Queen."
You awaken in an unknown place near a dock, it is the Errinorne Isle, an island east of Skywatch and the home of the Veiled Heritance training grounds. Palomir will be waiting for you nearby, having brought you to the island to start your initiation as an officer of the Veiled Heritance.
:"It's about time. You're heavier than you look."
:What's going on? 
:"Welcome to the Veiled Isle. You're just off the coast of Skywatch. Our own private training ground. You've been chosen to join. A cut above—an officer of the Veiled Heritance."
:I'm ready. What do I have to do? 
:"You can see the black soul gem here. Place your hand on it. Good. You can come and go all you want. But first—you take the oath. Be sure you want this. You commit your immortal soul with this pledge."
:My soul, huh? I'm ready. Go ahead. 
:"Repeat after me. I pledge my life and soul to the Heritance and the Veiled Queen."
:[Lie] I pledge my life and soul to the Heritance and the Veiled Queen. 
:"You've passed the first test of your initiation. Congratulations."

After pledging your possibly missing soul to the Veiled Queen, you will have completed your first test and have successfully infliltrated the Veiled Heritance. Continue talking with Palomir to begin the other tests of initiation.

Notes
Maldetuile will still consider you a lowborn even while wearing the Earring of the Noble Altmer.

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