Online:Hezehk

Hezehk is a Skaafin who can be found at the wayshrine in Fargrave. He acts as an alternative quest giver for main quest of the Deadlands. He is indebted for centuries worth of time to Madam Whim following an incident involving the butterfly wing truffles at the House of Whims, now serving as her concierge.
 

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Dialogue
Aside from his quest specific dialogue below, Hezehk can be asked about his relationship with Madam Whim:
:'''You're indebted to Madam Whim?
:"That surprises you? Oh the freedom to be as clueless as a stupid mortal! Yes, I'm bound to Madam Whim. In her service until I pay off the massive debt I accumulated at the House of Whims. When was that? Oh yes. Well before the Dwarves disappeared."
:You know about the Dwarves?
:"While I may not like mortals, I've always found the events on Nirn to be fascinating. I loved getting summoned by mortal wizards. Oh, not because I like serving them. But because I could often trick them and then wander off and explore for a time."
:So how did you wind up in Madam Whim's service?
:"I'd rather not say. But Hezehk suggests you avoid the butterfly wing truffles at the House of Whims. Those intoxicating tidbits can be quite addictive!"

Quest-Related Events
The Durance Vile
Hezehk will be waiting for you at the Fargrave Wayshrine:
:Hezehk: "Hey, Nirnling! Yes, you! I've got a message for you."
:"Look at what poor Hezehk has been reduced to. Delivering messages to the likes of you."
:You have a message for me?
:"Hezehk doesn't want to be doing this. I'd rather be set free by Madam Whim so I could do as I please. And what I please doesn't include delivering messages to mortals. But here we are. Madam Whim sent me to tell you. Lyranth demands your presence."
:Lyranth? Where is she?
:"I relay messages—directions are hardly my concern. But I imagine you'll find Lyranth in the private room above the House of Whims in Fargrave. Why she allows the Dremora and her entourage to use it is beyond my comprehension."
:I'll go meet Lyranth at the House of Whims.
:"That's that. Another century off my debt! Be on your way, mortal. To the House of Whims! I heard your friends talking about the Bladebearers clan . And something called a Riven Cataclyst. Hezehk's not supposed to listen, but you all talk so loud!"

Born of Grief
Hezehk will be waiting for you at the Fargrave or Wretched Spire Wayshrines:
:Hezehk: "Mortal! Heed me!"
When you talk to him:
:"I've dragged my sorry horns halfway across the Aurbis chasing after your mortal carcass. You're wanted. In the Deadlands. At Wretched Spire."
:What's this all about?
:"Lyranth sent word to Madam Whim. Asked her to locate you and send you to Wretched Spire. So of course, Madam Whim makes me run all over Oblivion and back to find you. If this didn't help reduce my debt, I wouldn't have even bothered."
:Do you happen to know what this is all about?
:"I may or may not have overheard a thing or two. Something about something you learned from some mad prisoner named Elegian? The Riven Cataclyst hidden atop Annihilarch's Summit? I suppose Lyranth wants you to assault the summit. Good luck with that!"
:I'll go to Wretched Spire and talk to Lyranth.
:"Remember, Wretched Spire. In the Deadlands. If you don't meet Lyranth there by the appointed time, Madam Whim won't reduce my debt. Then I'll have done all that running around for nothing."

Deadlight
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Hezehk will now be found at the Plaza of Portals, in front of the stairs to Ri:
:Hezehk: "Over here, mortal."

When you talk to him:
:"There you are, mortal. I bring a message from Madam Whim. You should feel honored that she takes an interest in your activities."
:What's the message?
:"Lyranth the Dremora requires your presence at the House of Whims in Fargrave. She says the Order of the Waking Flame is still a threat to our realm—and yours."
:Did Lyranth say anything else?
:"To me? No. But I can't help but hear when she and Madam Whim are talking. Lyranth seeks a place called Deadlight. Says the cult may have a stronghold there. A lot of fuss over an ancient legend, if you ask me."
:I'll meet Lyranth at the House of Whims.
:"Why do you wait? You're required at the House of Whims!

Against All Hope
Hezehk will be at the Plaza of Portals again:
:"This is the truest torment. To spend eternity trying to catch up to you. Do all mortals move from place to place as much as you do?"
:I assume you have a message for me?
:"What do you think? Lyranth needs her pet mortal back at the House of Whims. Something about Valkynaz Nokvroz and the Anchorite. I think he's holding her prisoner in his fortress, Ardent Hope."
:Anything else I need to know?
:"She said something about a portal key, but I'm not an expert on such relics. Madam Whim, however, adores studying the wretched things. If I were you, I'd be worried about assaulting a mountain of fire. Sounds unhealthy to me. Now, go!"
:All right. I'll return to the House of Whims and speak with Lyranth.
:"I have relayed the message as commanded. The things I do to reduce my enormous amount of debt. Now go. They're waiting for you at the House of Whims!"
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In the House of Whims:
Hezehk will be kneeling behind Whim, bowing profusely, despite what he has to say:
:"All this toil and still so far from my freedom! Value that, mortal. You may spend your days avoiding death, but at least your path is one of your own choosing."''

Ambition's End
Hezehk will be back at the Fargrave Wayshrine:
:Hezehk: "Mortal, I bear a message from Lyranth."

:"Madam Whim once again forces me to carry messages for her preferred customers. The Dremora who orders you about, Lyranth. She and the mortals demand your presence at the House of Whims in Fargrave. Now."
:Is there any more to the actual message, Hezehk?
:''"More? Is Hezehk a memory stone? Do you expect me to recite the angry Dremora's words exactly as she yelled them at me? At least the cute Wood Elf was nice to Hezehk. And the Anchorite always has a kind word. Weaklings!"
:I know you heard something.
:"I may have heard something about Ambitions, someone named Sombren, and a possible weapon to use against Mehrunes Dagon. But that's all I heard, and I don't want to know anymore! You should head to the House of Whims as soon as possible."
:I'll meet Lyranth at the House of Whims.
:"Your allies are waiting for you at the House of Whims in Fargrave. It seems that you have some unfinished business in the Deadlands—or so I might have overheard."''

Hope Springs Eternal
Exit Madam Whim's and you'll see an Ogrim feasting on an unknown meal with a fretting Skaafin standing next to him:
:Hezehk: "Stop stuffing your gullet! Madam Whim will be displeased if we do not keep moving!"
:''"Oh, it's you. Did Madam Whim send you? Tell her it's not my fault, our lack of progress. My friend here stopped for a … light snack."
:Have you seen Lyranth?
:"Yes and no. There are strange wisps about, we have been following them. When I touched one, I saw an apparition of the Dremora."
:An apparition?
:"It was Lyranth for certain, but only an echo of her. It must have something to do with the great power she is attempting to control. Follow the wisps, you'll understand what I mean. And keep me from having to face Madam Whim empty handed."
:Thanks.

Join the celebration at Leyawiin Castle:
:"So many mortals in one place. How do you all stand the overwhelming odor?"

After Eveli gives her speech:
:"Mehrunes Dagon, defeated by mortals! I did not think such a thing was possible. Madam Whim seems pleased. Perhaps that will make my existence under her more bearable."''