Online:Kor

Kor is a Nord member of the Dark Brotherhood. You will meet Kor inside the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary after you have carried out the first contract for the Brotherhood and gained access to the Sanctuary. He is a friend and a protector of a fellow Brotherhood member, Hildegard, who is a werewolf and is not completely comfortable with living among humans.
 

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Quest-Related Events
Welcome Home
thumb|right|Kor and Hildegard
When you first meet Kor, he is trying to talk to Hildegard who is in her werewolf form and seems to be shy towards you as she has hidden herself in a corner,
:''"It's all right, little one. Just a new smell. Your new Brother or Sister must be here! Don't you want to meet them?"
:"Come on now Hilde. Don't be shy …."

He will then turn to you, saying, "Sorry. She can be skittish around strangers." and then when you talk to him, he will warmly welcome you,
:"New-Sister/New-Brother! Welcome! Welcome! You need anything, anything at all, you come to me, yes?"
:The Matron suggested I meet the rest of the family.
:''"Of course! It's important to get to know everyone. You're part of the family now. And family helps each other. It's what we do."
::Why do you have a werewolf in that cage?
::"Oh, that's not a werewolf. Well, I guess it is. But it's also little Hildegard. She's really sweet, but you'll need to say hello later. She still doesn't have the hang of controlling her transformations."

You can then ask Kor more about himself and Hildegard:
:Hildegard sounds like she has an interesting story. / Hildegard sounds like an interesting person. What's her story?
:"Hildegard is like the little sister I never had, but her true family was awful. They drank the blood of were-beasts! It's a dangerous practice, but not entirely unheard of in Nord lands. They even forced their children to participate."
::Is that how Hildegard became a werewolf?
::"We assume so. But as to why she can't control her transformations, that remains a mystery. She lost control one day and hurt another member of the tribe. They cursed her and she ran away. I found her later. She was confused, alone, and nearly mad."
:::You're lucky she didn't attack you.
:::"I'm a skilled hunter. Taming animals is almost second nature to me. It took time, but she came to trust me. Accepted me as her big brother. Before that happened, though, she nearly tore my face off. See? I still have the scar."
:Tell me about yourself, Kor.
:"I always liked to hunt and fight. I became a soldier, but that turned out to be more about waiting around than actual battle. So I sold my sword as a mercenary, made some enemies, and soon found that the other sellswords were being paid to kill me."
::Looks like you survived.
::"Indeed I did! Kept a low profile in town, spent most of my time in the wilderness. I almost decided to stop running and then I found little Hilde. She became my reason to go on living."
:How did two Nords end up in a Brotherhood Sanctuary on the Gold Coast?
:"Well, you know, there are some things we just don't talk about in the public. I hope you understand. I will tell you that we love it here. We're part of the best family in the whole world. And we're glad to have you with us! I'm sure Hilde agrees!"

A Lesson in Silence
In the beginning of the quest:
:Hildegard: "The Grand Sermonizer is at it again, Matron."
:Kor: "Those loud-mouthed fanatics! It's time to teach them a lesson about the blessings of silence!"
:Astara Caerellius: "Enough! I'll decide how we respond to these malign sermons."
:Astara Caerellius: "Initiate, I have a task for you."

After talking to Astara about your assignment:
:Kor: "Initiate, I have my own contract in Kvathch. I'll join you and Tanek as soon as I'm finished."
:Hildegard: "Three blades on the same contract? Is that wise, Matron?"
:Astara Caerellius: "Just make sure the Grand Sermonizer dies, initiate. That's my chief concern."''

In the Grand Sermonizer's manor:
:Tanek: ''"I'm just going to sit here and see who comes for me first, Sithis or Tall-Papa."
:Kor: "Tanek! Are you planning to just lay down and die?"
:Tanek: "They knew we'd come for Cimbar. Trapped his body with some kind of foul death magic."
:Kor: "Get up, you milk-drinker! Sithis still has work for you to do."
:Kor: "Initiate! The Grand Sermonizer is yours! I'll get Tanek home."

When you talk to Kor after the conclusion of the quest, he will say,
:"I can't believe Cimbar is dead. And Tanek would've met the same fate if not for you."

Questions of Faith
:"Ah, friend, am I glad to see you. It's Hildegard. She never came back after she went to say a prayer for Tanek. I think I could use your help."
:How long has Hildegard been missing?
:"After Tanek was injured during the Grand Sermonizer incident, Hilde went to pray for him and I haven't seen her since. No one has! It's not like Hilde to just disappear without saying a word to me or Astara."
:Where does Hildegard usually go to pray?
:"She loves temples, but the trouble in Kvatch has made her avoid the big Cathedral. Lately she's been visiting the Great Chapel of Dibella in Anvil. I think the rituals soothe her, you understand? Will you come to Anvil and help me find Hildegard?"
:I'll help you find Hildegard.
:"I'll meet you at the Chapel in Anvil. Hopefully, we'll find Hilde curled up and sleeping under Dibella's statue. Just be careful when you get to the city. The Pirate Queen hates the Brotherhood almost as much as the Sermonizers do."
:Has Hildegard gone missing before?
:"She likes to commune with the Divines and with nature. And she takes on contracts like the rest of us, so it's not that unusual for her to be away from the Sanctuary. But with the recent attacks against us, I can't help but imagine the worst."
:You think something may have happened to Hildegard?
::"I hope she's all right, but who knows what to think when the world turns upside down? Someone's been murdering the murderers! If Hildegard has been hurt—or worse—I don't know what I'll do."
:What's the deal with you and Hildegard?
::"What are you implying, Initiate? Hilde is like a sister to me. Ever since I found her, I've been trying to help her come to grips with her situation. She may be a werewolf, but she's a good person. The Brotherhood is lucky to have her."
::Hard to believe the Brotherhood tolerates a werewolf in its midst.
::"Why is that so hard to believe? She's an excellent tracker and a ruthless killer in werewolf form. Sometimes she brings back body parts she's still gnawing on, but who hasn't gotten lost in the moment a time or two? And I always clean up the mess."
:Why does the Pirate Queen hate the Dark Brotherhood?
::"The Pirate Queen hates everything she can't control. The Count of Kvatch. The Primate. Us. She wants to rule the entire Gold Coast, but we're not willing to just roll over and give in to her demands. We're independent and we like it that way."''

Make your way to the chapel in Anvil and you'll find Kor there waiting:
:Kor: ''"Hilde's not here. Let's ask around and see if any of the worshipers have seen her."
:"Hilde isn't here. Where could she be? I'm certain this is where she was headed when she left the Sanctuary. Let's ask around and see if anyone saw her. Hopefully someone can point us in a new direction."
:Do you think anyone in here can really help us?
:"I certainly hope so. Hilde is pretty distinctive. After all, how many young Nord women with flowers in their hair could there be in Anvil? And visiting a chapel, no less! Ask around and see if you can find out anything."

After speaking to everyone including Alcedonia Delitian, speak to Kor again:
:"Troll's blood, can these people gossip! They're worse than the Rat Master's informants, and he pays them to dredge up secrets! Hilde was here, but no one could say where she went or when. Tell me you had better luck, Initiate."
:A woman saw Hildegard speaking with Chanter Nemus before she fled in tears.
:"A Chanter spoke with Hilde? That's not what I wanted to hear! Understand, Hilde isn't like us. She grew up in the wild. The idea of being civilized is really new to her. And she still feels guilty about the wolf that's inside her."
:You think the Chanter said something to upset her?
:"It certainly sounds that way to me. It doesn't take much to turn her guilt about what she's done as a wolf into self-loathing. I'm constantly trying to get her to change her feelings on the matter, but her beliefs run deep."
:Any idea where she'd go in such a state of mind?
:"Back to where it all began. Back to Skyrim. I'll check at the docks to see if she's tried to secure passage on a ship. You go talk to the caravan master. Hopefully one of us will discover which route she took to go back to where the wolf was born."
:I'll talk to the caravan master.
:"If the caravan master hasn't seen her, meet me at the docks. Otherwise, I'll meet you over there. Now, hurry, Initiate. Hurry!"

After making little headway with the caravaneer, Kor will arrive and make a more compelling argument:
:Bilami the Caravaneer: "Sorry. I protect my customers and their secrets. I've got nothing else to say to you."
:Kor: "Caravan master, please! The young woman with the flower in her hair. She's in terrible danger!"
:Bilami the Caravaneer: "Well look at you! You must be the brother!"
:Kor: "So you did see Hildegard! Please, you need to tell us where she's gotten to."
:Bilami the Caravaneer: "You're all she talked about, other than begging me for transport. Said she was going to miss you most of all."
:Kor: "Word on the docks was that the Silver Dawn was looking for my Sister, too. We need to know where she went."
:Bilami the Caravaneer: "The young woman wanted a ride to the Jerall Mountains. Sent her on the last wagon, but I can take you there if that would help."
:Kor: "We'd appreciate that. Thank you."''

Speak to him and he'll say:
:''"The news about the Silver Dawn has made me even more concerned about Hilde's safety. We have to hurry!"
:What was that about the Silver Dawn?
:"The Silver Dawn are werewolf hunters! Whatever that Chanter said to Hilde has made her run back to the wilderness where I found her, and now a hunting party is on her trail. They're going to kill her, Initiate!"
:Not if we reach her first.
:"Let's get moving. We can't let those Silver Dawn bastards find Hilde before we do."

Once you arrive in the Jerall Mountains, Kor will take off without you:
:Kor: "Let's split up and look for Hilde. But stay alert. The forest is probably crawling with Silver Dawn hunters."''

Catch up with him and he'll have found Hildegard. She will be in werewolf form and aggressive:
:Kor: ''"It's me, Hilde! Your big brother!"
:Kor: "Calm down. We're here to help."
:Kor: "Remember yourself! Remember who you are!"

Hilde will change back to the Nord girl:
:Kor: "That's good, little Sister. Very good. Now breathe. Relax."

When spoken to after he has calmed Hildegard down:
:"I've calmed Hilde down, but there's still so much we don't know about what happened and what she was thinking. You should talk to her, Initiate. But be gentle. We've all had quite a day."''

Before returning to the Gold Coast, he'll say:
:''"Let's get back to Anvil. I'm done with this place."

Back in Anvil:


:You need to make sure Hildegard gets to the Sanctuary safely.
:"I know. And I will. I'm just not eager to see Astara. She won't be pleased when she hears about this. I wish I knew what Chanter Nemus hoped to accomplish. Someone needs to stick a fork in him and call him done. Anyway, we'll see you back home."''

After agreeing to take care of the Chanter for Hilde, he'll say:
:''"You're going after the Chanter? Excellent! If I didn't have to get Hilde back to the Sanctuary, I'd go with you. I'd love to give the Chanter a piece of my mind. And by that, I mean kill him. Make his pain last, Initiate, for a long, long time."''

After seeing the Chanter, you'll find Kor and Hilde still at the gate:
:''"We'll meet you back at the Sanctuary. But Hilde and I need to have a very long talk first."

Dark Revelations
After the conclusion of the quest, Kor will tell you, "Don't blame yourself for what happened to Mirabelle. Her grief drove her into a blind rage. It made her reckless. We can't let ourselves fall into the same trap, no matter how we feel. Stay focused and keep moving forward."''

Filling the Void
Hildegard and Kor participate in the raid on Kvatch's Cathedral. You come across them pretty early:

:[Hildegard, in werewolf form, howls in the distance.]
:Kor: ''"Hilde, wait! Hilde! Hildegard! By all the ice in Eastmarch, she's fast when she's furry!"

When you and Kor encounter a Wamasu Matriarch:
:Kor: "Hildegard, which way did you&mdash;Ow! That smarts! I'll deal with the little ones. You take care of their mother!"

If you step onto the metal grate and gets electrocuted:
:Kor: "Don't stand on the metal grate!"
:Kor: "Stick to the stone floor to avoid the lightning arcs!"

After that fight, Hildegard reappears briefly:
:Kor: "That was … intense. Glad you showed up when you did."
:[Hildegard enters the room.]
:Hildegard: "There you are, Kor! Did you need to stop and rest again?"
:Kor: "I never rest when there's trouble around! We dealt with the big monster, and now I'm taking a break."

When the mission is over, you can speak to Kor:

:"I look forward to working with you again, Silencer. Perhaps we could share a murder spree sometime soon, yes?"

Dialogue
thumb|right|Hildegard and Kor playing dice after completion of Questions of Faith
While in the Sanctuary you have the opportunity to strike up a conversation with him. 

After finishing Questions of Faith he can be found in the sleeping quarters of Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary playing dice with Hildegard. You can talk to him:
:"You helped bring Hilde back. I owe you for that. Thank you."

After you become a Silencer, whe can be found in the kitchen area with Hildegard and Remains-Silent.
:"Silencer! Well look at you! I figured Tanek or Mirabelle would achieve that rank first, but there's no denying you deserve it. Just don't expect me to bow or anything."

:"I look forward to working with you again, Silencer. Perhaps we could share a murder spree sometime soon, yes?"

:"Look at you, a Silencer! The Speaker must be so proud! He brought you to us, after all. If it's not beneath your new station, I'd love to go hunting with you again sometime. And by hunting, I mean sending some deserving souls to Sithis."

Conversations
You can also witness his conversations with other Dark Brotherhood members in the main hallway.
 

:Kor: "Why back to Skyrim? What brought this on?"
:Hildegard: "Just for a few weeks."
:Kor: "Matron willing, I'll join you. But why?"
:Hildegard: "I want to hunt like I am now. Not by instinct. I want everyone to know I am a part of this family."
:Kor: "Of course, Hilde. We'll take the contract together."

:Kor: "I think Hildegard may be ready for more … complex contracts."
:Astara Caerellius: "She can control when she changes?"
:Kor: "No, but I believe she and the wolf inside her have reached an understanding."
:Astara Caerellius: "I'll think about it."
:Kor: "Good. I'll look for contracts that require the body to disappear completely."

On fighting in a Cathedral and killing Primate Artorius:
:Tanek: "That was a battle for the ages! And I never got to kill someone in a Cathedral before."
:Kor: "For all the harm he caused us, I feel a little sorry for Primate Artorius."
:Tanek: "How could you feel sorry about that   on a mudcrab after all he did to us?"
:Kor: "I feel sorry because he only got to die once. We should have killed him at least four times for what he did."
:Tanek: "I'm not sure you're really understanding the concept of empathy on this one, Kor."''