Online:Valdam Andoren

Valdam Andoren is a Dark Elf member of the Mages Guild who resides in the Davon's Watch guildhall. He has two apprentices, Denthis and Dithis Romori.
 

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Quest-Related Events
The Wizard's Tome
thumb|right|Denthis and Valdam in the Mages Guild, if Denthis was freed
You'll first encounter him on the lower floor of the temporary Mages Guild in Davon's Watch, stewing in annoyance.
:''"Stranger, I'm bold to ask, but have you met a man named Denthis Romori in the neighborhood?"
:No, I haven't.
:"My worthless apprentice. He stole one of my spellbooks. Unfortunately for him, I am no fool. That book is protected by a ward invoking, oh, Arkay or Akatosh. I imagine he regrets taking that book now."
:Why tell me this?
:"Why? I want my spellbook back, and I want to flay him alive. You can search for him, or his brother might know where he is. Dithis favors the tavern nearby. Oh, and please don't mention the flaying."
:I'll find your apprentice.

Speaking to him after accepting the quest:
:"Once, I caught Denthis trying to make nix-hounds glow purple. Why would anyone do that?"

Speaking to him after finding Denthis, but before attempting to revert the spell:
:"Well?"''

If Denthis was turned into a chicken, you'll need to take the book back to Valdam.
:''"Denthis once wanted a spell to make people taller and heavier. He said it would give us "parity" in dealing with the Nords. He's an idiot. A thieving idiot. My book?"
:Here's your book back. It … well, it turned your apprentice into a chicken.
:"Ah, my spellbook! Excellent. If you're hungry later, come back. I have a delightful recipe for roast chicken."''

If you speak to him after the quest (if Denthis was turned into a chicken), he'll say:
:''"I'm still deciding what to do with my apprentice.  No, I'm not going to eat him. The guild would disapprove, though Vivec knows he deserves it!"

After the quest, if the warding broke:
:"You have my thanks. If the Mages Guild found him like that, I'd have a lot to explain. Flaying, on the other hand …."''

A Goblin's Affection
If you completed the wizard's tome and Denthis became a chicken:
:"Strange meeting you out here in the wilds. I never did eat my apprentice, though now I somewhat wish I had."
Otherwise:
:"My ambitious apprentice seems to be in some trouble."
:'''What's happened?
:"He thinks he's a magical genius. To prove a point, he's transformed his brother into a Goblin … a lady Goblin. The chieftain of the nearby Shadowsilk tribe has taken him prisoner. He has every intent of taking Dithis as his tribal matron."
:How can I help?
:"I've created a refined Spell Gem that should allow you to slip into the camp. Just be wary. The spiders guarding the Goblins will not be fooled. Assault Chieftain Grimmstal and return Dithis to us safely, if you would be so kind."
:I'll save Dithis from his impending … marriage.

Speaking with him again:
:"The Spell Gem will get you into camp, but make sure to avoid the clan's spiders. They'll see right through the illusion and attack."''

After returning with Dithis, he'll say:
:"And Dithis has returned. Unharmed, from the looks of his green skin."
:Happy to help, Master.
:''"I hope these two have learned from their mistakes. Spellcrafting is not to be taken lightly. Like a Goblin's heart, apparently."
:"I've decided to leave Dithis as a Goblin for a few days. Hopefully, it will remind the brothers of what happens when they meddle in magic they don't understand."

Securing the Pass
He can be found assisting the Pact at Trolhetta.
:"If ever you meet Sinmur, I suggest you run."

You can take him along with you during the quest, wherein he will heal you as you fight your way through the pass:
:"Have you retrieved the shards of Wuuthrad? Without them, Sinmur will be extremely difficult to defeat. If you don't have the shards, I suggest you recruit friends to aid you."
:You have aid to offer me?
:"If you wish, I can offer a healer to accompany you."
:Thank you; I accept.
::"You will be honored with the presence of one of our finest healers. Do not let us down!"
:Let me think about it.
::"Do not take too long, Time is not on our side."

Stomping Sinmur
Valdam will assist you in harnessing the power of Wuuthrad to defeat Sinmur.
:"The braziers I've prepared will harness the power of the shards of Wuuthrad. Gather all that you can. When I give the word, activate the brazier to unleash the power of each shard."''

Notes
One of his projects was to create a Magma-suit which was designed to withstand the heat of magma. Damaged pairs of the experimental coveralls can be found around Tamriel.