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Lore:A Royal Embarrassment

Can we be frank, just one citizen to another? It's dismayingly obvious that what we have left for a royal family here in   is just not going to suffice. Nothing against the late King  , who was a reasonably strong voice from the throne—though it was a shame the way he planned to allow Moneybags   to get away with giving nominal rulership over the   to   (who's never even been there, so far as I know).

However, now that Eamond's gone, we're in deeper trouble. Princess   acts more like a flighty   than an honest   maid, and Prince  —well, you've heard about his gambling debts, haven't you? And that he's a little too fond of the old spiced wine? All true, from what I've heard. In fact, that story about his half-  bastard might even be true too, so far as I know.

And as for Queen  , to be charitable, let's just say she isn't playing bowls with a full set of pins. Sewing with her thimble on the wrong finger. Fishing for mudcrabs without a net. You know, waltzing barefoot on oyster-shards with a duck egg, a nose-flute, and a nine-pound hammer. Got me?

So where does that leave us? Dangerously bereft of strong leadership, that's where. And I'm not about to accept another bird-brained, gift-wrapped import from  , I can tell you.

Where, then, can we turn? Personally, I've got my eye looking east, toward  . The  's a proven source of strong leaders when we Bretons are in the soup, going all the way back to Empress  . And they worship the proper  , too—none of your weird  s or  s for me, thank you very much.

The Empire. Think about it. I'm pretty sure you'll agree.
Online:Aralyon the Scholar

Aralyon the Scholar is a High Elf studying Daedric ruins east of the town of Narsis. Despite warning travelers against the Daedra residing in Knife Ear Grotto, he is perfectly willing to accept artifacts from adventurers with the skill and bravery to explore the ruins.
 

Related Quests


Quest-Related Events
Outside of Knife Ear Grotto, you will find a note penned by Aralyon. In his note, the scholar warns of the Daedra occupying the ruin while simultaneously urging intrepid adventurers to bring him any valuable artifacts found within. After you have recovered the   guarded by Drulshasa, you may take Aralyon up on his offer.

After arriving at the shrine east of Narsis, you will find the excitable Altmer scholar taking notes on the ruins. When you approach him, it becomes clear that he is somewhat overwhelmed by his surroundings:

:''"What's this Daedric ruin doing here? What's its purpose? Oh gods, is that blood coming out of my ear?"
:I found your note and an artifact you might be interested in.
:"Oh good! This is a very rare Daedric beard pot. Massive Dremora would wear these suspended by chains around their necks to protect their lustrous beards. Isn't it fascinating? Here's your reward."

He will then give you a small amount of leveled gold for your delivery of the artifact.

Dialogue
If you speak to him before accepting the quest, he greets you the same as if you had the quest:
:"What's this Daedric ruin doing here? What's its purpose? Oh gods, is that blood coming out of my ear?"

If you choose to speak with Aralyon after handing over the artifact, he will further express his enthusiasm on the subject:
:"I should be able to write three&mdash;no, no, five&mdash;scholarly dissertations about this Dremora beard pot. They'll make for fascinating reading!"''
Lore:An Unusual Alliance

Three allies whose people rarely agree on anything. Three races as diverse as any within the world. Three states at war for their very lives, but unable to reconcile their differences in moments of peace. More than allies, but less than friends.

And that must change.

Our   is beset on many sides. The   and the   attack us from the outside, but we have other enemies more deadly and more dangerous to our alliance than those external foes.

If our wartime bonds are to remain strong, we must forge relationships and alliances in peace. Our  i hunters must provide food for our civilians as well as our soldiers. Our  i traders must provide goods as well as weapons. And our  i wizards must spend their magicka wisely to win the peace as well as  .

Our first step is to join together in celebration as one of our alliance members, the Bosmer, renews   with a joining between their two spiritual leaders, the Silvenar and the  . Let all members of the Aldmeri Dominion recognize   and participate in the revels that follow.

Our best wishes to the Silvenar, the Green Lady, and the Bosmeri people. May this new generation know a strength in peace as well as war.
Lore:Ansei Shrine

This grand monument, sculpted by the most talented artist,  , was erected here in the   of the   to honor the esteemed  , and to commemorate the birthplace of  , may she ever watch over the   and protect us all from the threat of the vile arts.
Lore:Champions of Dra'bul

, killer of a hundred  s. Able to break skulls with just her thumbs.

 , whose breeches were made from the skins of  s he slew.

 , traveling champion of the woods. Best-known for defeating the previous champion by biting through his neck while it was still encased in armor.

 , eater of  s and poisonous snakes. Said to spew venom into his challengers' eyes.

 , also known as the Healer. Reduced his opponents' suffering by removing their heads.

 . Intimidated her enemies by wearing a dress made from her victims' scalps.
Lore:King Kurog's Promise

Herewith the Agreement between His Majesty  , Monarch of  , and the Oathbound Warchief,  , and herein the terms:

Insofar as the deaths of   are pleasing unto   and deemed useful as a matter of policy:

For each Dark Elf skull obtained by the Oathbound, Gruznak gro-Volkar shall be granted title to   for one year.

Furthermore, Warchief Gruznak and his Oathbound are hereby absolved of crimes against the  , including (but not limited to) murder, banditry, and the felonious impersonation of traveling entertainers.

— Kurog gro-Orsinium
Lore:Knights of the Dragon (book)

If you are intent on joining the  , you must understand our purpose and our way. Some confuse us with the  . We are not devotees to the  , nor were we created to slay the  s of old. We were created to serve His Majesty the Dragon, the King of  . We are the sword and the shield of Daggerfall's King. We are his elite soldiers, his honorable sons and daughters, and his most loyal protectors.

Say your vows only if you are willing to take on this responsibility. This is our oath:

I vow to serve the Dragon. I lay down my life, my gold, and my sacred honor for my King. His word is my order, my sword is his arm. Our lives are one.
Lore:List of Instructions

—WARNING—
Devices for the extraction of   were developed—at great expense—by the alchemical wing of the  . Remuneration for missing or damaged extractors will be garnished from the responsible unit's wages.

Be forewarned. In its natural form,   sap has many undesirable properties. Avoid contact with skin or breathing of fumes. Under no circumstances should you imbibe Hist sap.

Some have experienced the strange effects of untreated Hist sap. Unauthorized use of the substance will be punished by flogging the entire squad thus shown incapable of restraining its weakest members.

Specific violators will then reconsider their poor judgment while immersed in one of the marsh's many festering pools for a period of no less than six (6) hours.

—PROPER USAGE—
Once the devices extract a suitable quantity of Hist sap, refer to the instructions below:

:#Pulp three (3) handfuls of   larvae.
:#Liberally coat linen strips with paste.
:#Wrap resulting poultice around desired portion of the Hist.
:#Apply one (1) phial of Hist sap.

Effects should be immediate.

—
Lore:Reynir the Destroyer

Those who would brave the crypts beneath  , be warned.

Herein dwells the   remnants of the great warrior   of  , who claimed to have survived the  , and sailed to   with the   on the ship commanded by  , son of  .

The draugr retains some semblance of Reynir's intellect, but his humanity has been subsumed by the madness of undying. The creature that remains is no proud  . He is an undead abomination who delights in the suffering of others.

He knows only hate and vengeance. Do not disturb his slumber.
Lore:Shrine to Derik Hallin

In memory of the hero  . Long after the time of   and  , Derik quested for and recovered the five mighty swords.

He and the   wielded the swords in battle to forever end the   threat against  .
Lore:Shrine to Divad Hunding

In memory of  , son of  . Aided his father in the defeat of Emperor   and the settlement of  .

Divad broke the  kins' hold over Hammerfell with the creation of five mighty swords.
Lore:Shrine to Frandar Hunding

In memory of  , who conceived the Way of the Sword and taught the   to summon the   sword spirits.

With the Ansei, he defeated Emperor   and led his people to freedom in the distant land of  .
Online:Athanas Samori

Athanas Samori is a Dark Elf bard found in the city of Mournhold. He can be found outside the front of The Flaming Nix, singing atop a rock. He has no unique dialogue.
Online:Ravila Aram

Ravila Aram is a Dark Elf beggar found in the city of Mournhold.
 

Dialogue
She can be spoken with:
:''"Why does anyone care what I do? It's not like any of you are the boss of me."
:What do you plan to do?
:"I can't stand any more bureaucracy! I'm tired of standing in lines and filing out forms.  Let the registrar do whatever paperwork he likes, but I'm done with it."
::That sounds reasonable.
:::"See? Finally someone with sense has entered the conversation. I'm not going to wait around here all day."
::[Persuade] Don't break the rules. Anarchy won't help Mournhold and you might get in trouble.
:::"Well, when you put it that way, I guess I could wait a little longer."''
Online:Hranir Icy-Mane

Hranir Icy-Mane is a Nord outlaw and member of the Undaunted found at their enclave outside Mournhold.  She will tell you about Darkshade Caverns and Wayrest Sewers, marking their locations on your map if you have not yet discovered them.
 
  
Dialogue
If you're not Undaunted:
:''"Give me an excuse, and I'll eat your brains from your skill and drink your blood. This table's for the Undaunted only."

If you are Undaunted:
:"Oh, look at this one! You think you're tough?
:I've seen adventurers like you frozen in terror—at the creatures I've gazed in the eye—and ripped apart. They should call me the Stout! My hands are huge!"
::Anything interesting in these parts? / Have you heard rumor of anything else?
::"Thongar over there told me about a kwama mine not far from here, in Siltreen, called Darkshade Caverns. Dark Elves harvest kwama eggs from the mine—for eating. It's quite delightfully disgusting."
:::Any other rumors for an adventure?
:::"Perhaps. In the Daggerfall city of Wayrest, the sewers are infested with all manner of creatures. My half brother lost his arm to a giant crocodile there, in fact. Now he's—literally—my half brother! Ha! One day I'll flay that beast."
::What're you doing in Mournhold?
::"Just taking a brief respite. Even an Undaunted needs time to recuperate. There's caves and delves out there just waiting for me. And I'll go gladly—after a drink or two. And some sleep."''
Online:Bidia Redoran

Bidia Redoran is a Dark Elf noble of House Redoran found in the city of Mournhold. She can be found nearby the Dres House. 
 
Dialogue
She talks about a nearby Dunmer.
:''"Perhaps Venthin will listen to you. An alliance is Morrowind's best hope."''
Online:Venthin Dres

Venthin Dres is a Dark Elf beggar of House Dres who can be found in Mournhold. You can find him standing outside the Dres House occasionally joined by Bidia Redoran. Venthin is standing beside a cart near a pack guar and a slave, Quiet-Paws. Noisy-Hunter works on a boat in the nearby shed.
 

Dialogue
He seems kinda full of himself.
:"I grow weary of conversation. House Dres requires no help from lesser creatures."
Online:Quiet-Paws

Quiet-Paws is a Khajiit laborer found in the city of Mournhold, near Venthin Dres. 
 

Dialogue
:"My masters do not want this one to speak in public."
Online:Llarevis Virian

Llarevis Virian is a Dark Elf clothier found in the city of Mournhold. She has no unique dialogue.
Online:Haki Sunfeather

Haki Sunfeather is a Nord found in the city of Mournhold. She can be found waiting for the boat to Shad Astula. She cannot be spoken to.
Online:Swims-in-Spells

Swims-in-Spells is an Argonian student in Mournhold awaiting transport to Shad Astula.
 

Related Quests


Quest-Related Events
You can buy an invitation from him during the quest.
:''"You must be invited to enter the Shad Astula Academy of Magic. You don't seem the type. Still, I've known unassuming students who achieved great success."
:I'd really like to attend the Academy.
:"It's not that simple. Candidates are carefully selected after months of observation.  Unless, of course, they pre-qualify by wealth or birth."
:I'm just as good as anyone on this dock.
::"Perhaps. But you haven't been sponsored and we haven't checked your background.  Now, please go away. I'm too busy to chat with over-ambitious bumpkins."
:Listen, this is important to me. Would you accept this small gift and let me on the boat? [ ]
::"There, you see? You've pre-qualified by wealth. This invitation has your name on it.  Or it will, once you add it."

Speaking to him after you get an invitation:
:"What wonders you will see in the halls of Shad Astula. Oh, how I envy you! To experience it all again for the first time again&mdash;that would be marvelous!"''
Online:Nival Othan

Nival Othan is a Dark Elf found in the city of Mournhold, near the Boatmaster, who offers travel to Shad Astula.
 
  
Dialogue
When spoken to in Mournhold:
:"I think that instructor over there just offered to sell an Academy invitation. For gold!  I must be mistaken. Why would an instructor do such a thing?"
Online:Noisy-Hunter

Noisy-Hunter is a Khajiit slave found near the Boatmaster's dock in Mournhold. She's working on a small boat.
 

Dialogue
She is understandably sour regarding her enslavement and the existence of the Ebonheart Pact.
:"Your Ebonheart Pact must be so proud. Everyone here is free, except those of us who serve House Dres."
Online:Brelaca Sadri

Brelaca Sadri is a Dark Elf noble and member of House Dres who can be found inside her house in Mournhold. 
 
  
Dialogue
:''"If you're here for the auction, you're early. We only show the merchandise on Middas and Fredas."
:Merchandise? What do you trade?
:"Oh, my. I think there's been a mistake You should leave my home, now."''
Online:Mouse

Mouse is a Khajiit slave found sweeping in Dres House in Mournhold.
 
  
Dialogue
:"You should not be here. This place is dangerous."
Online:Alarel Dres

Alarel Dres is a Dark Elf noble of House Dres found in his family house in the city of Mournhold.
 
  
Dialogue
When spoken to, he will say one of several things:
:''"My wife dabbles in necromancy. It's a hobby."
:"Torture chamber? What torture chamber?"
:"The other houses are jealous of House Dres."''
Online:Sar-Keer

Sar-Keer is a former Argonian slave who can be found in the city of Mournhold, seeking revenge against his former masters. He is Tastes-the-Breeze's mate.
 

Related Quests


Quest-Related Events
He calls over to you when you pass by: "Stranger, may we speak?"

Talk to him to begin the quest.
:"Over here! You have the look of someone who deals in gold and blood."
:I may be.
:''"We seek to right an injustice. But we can't do it alone. Until the Pact set us free, we were the property of the Volek family. Now the last of the Voleks has come to Mournhold."
:How does this concern me?
:"Help us get revenge for generations of slavery! Find Betina Volek. Lure her to her family's townhouse. Bring her there and we will have our revenge."
:I'll talk to her and we'll see.
:"The Volek daughter can be found at the nearby inn. Look for her there."
:What does Betina have to do with this?
:"Each of the Voleks has been dealt with … one way or another. Betina is the last of her line."
:Why must the last Volek die?
:"Tastes-the-Breeze and I had an egg-daughter. Eyes-that-Glint. The Voleks worked her to death. Their own daughter must pay for that crime!"

Meet Betina at the inn and either lure her back to her house for the ambush or warn her.

Betina Dies
If you go along with the ambush, inside the house Betina and her bodyguard, Thonja the Quiet, will become hostile. Sar-Keer and Tastes-the-Breeze will attack: 
:Sar-Keer: "Die, Volek, for Eyes-that-Glint!"''

After the Nord and Dunmer are defeated, he'll say:
:Sar-Keer: ''"It's done. Meet us outside and we'll conclude this foul business."''

Meet him outside and he'll tell you:
:"Finally, the Voleks have paid for their crimes. Thanks to you."
:Glad I could help.
:"Thank you, stranger. With this dark act behind us, we can get on with our lives. No Elves will own me or my family again."
:"Finally, the Voleks have paid for their crimes. Thanks to you."

Betina Lives
If you chose to warn Betina, Sar-Keer and his mate will turn hostile and attack once you enter the home.  You'll have no option but to defeat them.

Skills and Abilities
Online:Vavil the Artisan

Vavil the Artisan is a Dark Elf noble who can be found at the City Center in Mournhold. He has no unique dialogue.
Skyrim:The Battle for Fort Neugrad

Quick Walkthrough
Note: This quest only becomes available if you side with the Stormcloaks initially, give them Falkreath Hold during Season Unending, then change your allegiance to the Imperials during The Jagged Crown.
#Report for duty to Legate Rikke at the Falkreath Imperial Camp.
#Join the Legion soldiers gathering for the attack.
#Clear the fort of Stormcloak rebels.

Detailed Walkthrough

Quest Stages
 
The following empty quest stages were omitted from the table: 0, 50, 300, 400, 500, 910, 920, 1000, 2000, 9200, 9999
Online:Ice-Biter Chieftain

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The Ice-Biter Chieftain is the leader of the rieklings in Cragwallow Cave. He will appear when you destroy the enchanted lute, and carries the   needed to free the bard.
 
Related Quests
Online:Riekling

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Rieklings are short, blue-skinned ice Goblins found in Eastmarch. During the celebration at Cragwallow, the lute that Valding the Bard plays will attract the rieklings of the Ice-Biter Tribe, resulting in the death of multiple workers. The Coldsnap Tribe inhabited the Dwemer ruins of Frostvault their home, and appropriated the various devices the Dwemer left behind. They are relatives of green-skinned goblins and riekrs (who have white skin).
 

List of Rieklings

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Locations

 

Notes
The Ice-Biter Tribe originally used standard goblin models before being updated with blue skin. The Rieklings in Frostvault use taller Riekr models.
The rieklings at Cragwallow were originally intended to be  , but this was changed later in development. Some errant strings of the quest still remain in the files.

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Online:Calim Andas

Calim Andas is a Dark Elf noble found in the city of Mournhold. He is located near Rigurt the Brash, and has no unique dialogue.
Online:Hali the Impatient

Hali the Impatient is a Nord commoner found in the city of Mournhold. She is waiting to see the registrar. She shares a dialogue pool with Falen Gilenim, Asska, and Rol Esen
 
  
Dialogue
:"Damn registrars probably enjoy our suffering."
:''"I just returned from business outside the city and now I can't even go back to my own home!"
:"I just want to finish this and find a place to sleep."
:"Why do we have to wait? What's taking so long?"''
Online:Rol Esen

Rol Esen is a Dark Elf drunkard found in the city of Mournhold. He is waiting to see the registrar. He shares a dialogue pool with Falen Gilenim, Hali the Impatient, and Asska.
 

Dialogue
:"Damn registrars probably enjoy our suffering."
:''"I just returned from business outside the city and now I can't even go back to my own home!"
:"I just want to finish this and find a place to sleep."
:"Why do we have to wait? What's taking so long?"''
Online:Falen Gilenim

Falen Gilenim is a Dark Elf merchant found waiting at the north entrance of the City Center in Mournhold. He is waiting to see the registrar. He shares a dialogue pool with Asska, Hali the Impatient, and Rol Esen
 
Dialogue
:"Damn registrars probably enjoy our suffering."
:''"I just returned from business outside the city and now I can't even go back to my own home!"
:"I just want to finish this and find a place to sleep."
:"Why do we have to wait? What's taking so long?"''
Online:Urada Herano

Urada Herano is a Dark Elf outlaw who can be found in Mournhold. She is sitting on the floor, waiting to see the registrar. Urada is located in a crowd with Balwyn Banner-Torn, Falen Gilenim, Hali the Impatient, and Rol Esen.
 

Dialogue
:''"Are you waiting to see the registrar, too? You're not the only one."
:How long have you been waiting?
:"I stopped keeping track yesterday. Now I'm just using this time to sit and think."
:What are you thinking about?
:"The many ways I'm going to make that registrar suffer … after he finishes processing my entry, of course."''
Online:Asska

Asska is an Argonian commoner found in the city of Mournhold. She is waiting to see the registrar. She shares a dialogue pool with Falen Gilenim, Hali the Impatient, and Rol Esen.
 

Dialogue
:"Damn registrars probably enjoy our suffering."

:''"I just returned from business outside the city and now I can't even go back to my own home!"

:"I just want to finish this and find a place to sleep."

:"Why do we have to wait? What's taking so long?"''
Online:Oldis Girvu

Oldis Girvu is a Dark Elf merchant found in the city of Mournhold. He wanders between an Ordinator Guard and Nivis Hlaalu, complaining about waiting for the registrar and their stagnating shipments.
 

Dialogue
:''"The registrar still won't see us. And now our guar steaks are beginning to spoil in their carts."
;Conversations:
With the Guard:
:Oldis Girvu: "The registrar still won't see us. And our guar steaks are beginning to spoil in their carts."
:Ordinator Guard: "You have to wait your turn, sera. The line forms to my left."
:Oldis Girvu: "You haven't heard the last of this!"
With Nivis:
:Oldis Girvu: "The registrar still won't see us. And our guar steaks are beginning to spoil in their carts."
:Nivis Hlaalu: "Damn these crowds! We're going to lose our entire shipment!"''
Online:Balwyn Banner-Torn

Balwyn Banner-Torn is a Nord warrior found in the city of Mournhold. She is waiting to see the registrar in a crowd consisting of Falen Gilenem, Asska, Rol Esen, Hali the Impatient and Urada Herano.
 

Dialogue
:"Prissy little Elves with their prissy little rules!"
:''"We've been standing out here for hours."
:"This is an outrage. An outrage, I say!"
:"If the registrar doesn't call us soon, I may have to get violent."
:"Is this how Dark Elves treat all their guests and allies?"''
Online:Walks-Many-Leagues

Walks-Many-Leagues is an Argonian commoner who can be found in Mournhold Residential District.
 
  
Dialogue
She tells you about her woes.
:''"I just returned from business outside the city. Now I can't even go back to my own home!"''
Online:Vayne

Vayne is a Dark Elf commoner who can be found in Mournhold. She is standing next to Walks-Many-Leagues.
 
  
Dialogue
She complains about the line to see the registrar.
:''"Why do we have to wait for the registrar? It's taking so long!"''
Online:Llurour Dres

Llurour Dres is a Dark Elf grocer who can be found at the Comestibulary stall located at the Royal Bazaar marketplace in Mournhold. Llurour is one of the grocers who can teach you the basics of provisioning.
 
Dialogue
:"The freshest produce and food stock of the fertile Deshaan plains, grown locally by only the finest of Dres plantations!"
Online:Odesa Girith

Odesa Girith is a Dark Elf provisioner found in her house which is located in the city of Mournhold. She has no unique dialogue.