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Josajeh is a Redguard member of the Psijic Order and apprentice to Loremaster Celarus. She is initially found at the Athenaeum of the tower.

 

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Quest-Related Events
Before you start the questline:
:''"Greetings and welcome, friend. I'm glad you've come! Seeing a new face is a refreshing change of pace."
:"Old Ways protect you, initiate. Hopefully we'll have something for you when you return."''

The Psijics' Calling
:"Yes? Can I... can I help you?"
:Your master sent me. He told me to collect a map, some Psijic Seals, and the Augur of the Obscure.
:''"Right. You're the Order's new initiate. I didn't expect you so soon. Things here on Artaeum are normally, you know.. snail-ish. I transcribed our seers' visions onto the map there and collected these Psijic Selas. The Augur, however..."
:Do you have it?
:"I don't. Please don't tell the Loremaster! It tricked me into dismissing the binding charms that keep it here in the Athenaeum—then it popped like a bubble and vanished! It's escaped before, but never on my watch."
:Do you have any ideas where the Augur went?
:"Mercifully, yes. I just scryed its location. It looks like it reappeared somewhere on the shores of Wasten Coraldale. Didn't take long for some Sea Elves to scoop it up and squirrel it away. You'll have to steal it back. I am sorry, truly."
:All right. I'll go to Wasten Coraldale and recover it.
:"I'm indebted, You'll definitely need the Augur on your quest. Without it, you'll never find those time breaches."
::What exactly is this Augur of the Obscure, anyway?
:::"The Loremaster didn't tell you? All right. How to explain it... The Augur is a skull. Sort of. It's really a crystalline entity that resembles a skull. Some think it's from the head of an ancient mage, but I don't believe that for a minute."
:::Why not?
:::"It's hard to say. Once you have a few conversations with it, you'll see what I mean."
:::Wait, the skull talks?
:::"Yes. Incessantly. I think that's why Loremaster Celarus made me its caretaker—no one else wants to listen to it. You should know that it lies constantly, unless you ask it a direct question. If you do that, it's compelled to always tell the truth."
:::Good to know. Now, you're sure it will show me these time breaches?
:::"It will! Stirring up the Augur's power will give you a second sight. The skull sees time differently. Well, it sees practically everything differently—but time most of all. I think it's fascinating! I just wish the little bugger wasn't so sneaky."
::What can you tell me about these Psijic Seals?
:::"The seals are one of the Order's oldest tools. They act as a sort of anchor—shoring up any wayward spirits or forces in a given place. When Nirn was still young, the veil was much looser. More unpredictable, you know? So the Aldmer made these."
:::Is there a trick to using them?
:::"None at all. We've been refining them for thousands of years, remember? Just take one in your hand when you reach a tear and the seal will do the rest."
::So you're Celarus's apprentice?
:::"I am. You look surprised."
:::I just haven't seen many non-Elves here.
:::"Right, of course. It's not racial bias. The Psijic Order doesn't have any axes to grind. It's just a matter of circumstance. Psijic study is an Aldmeri tradition for one thing. High Elves also live a long time and have more natural aptitude."
:::I just haven't seen many of our people here.(if player is a redguard)
:::"It is an unlikely fit, yes. Are you a Crown or a Forebear? Nevermind I don't mean to pry. It's not racial bias. The Psijic Order doesn't have any axes to grind. It's just a matter of circumstance. Psijic study is an Aldmeri tradition for one thing. High Elves also live a long time and have more natural aptitude."
:::How did you wind up here on Artaeum?
:::"It's a long story. I was the heiress to a Crown magnifica. Our house was prosperous, well-respected... When Celarus offered to take me to Artaeum, I cast off my duties immediately and left the family's fortunes in the hands of my brother."
:::And?
:::"He drove our family into shame and poverty—pretty much immediately. I try not to think about it. Let's change the subject, all right? You have lots to do and very little time to do it!"''

Return after sealing the time breaches and she'll say:
:''"Thank goodness, you're back. I hope the Augur didn't give you too much trouble. I know it can be a handful. Now, the Loremaster asked me to give you something. The first of many gifts."
:What is it?
:"The most valuable gift—knowledge! Please, use it carefully. When I learned my first spell, I accidentally banished a toad to the far ends of time! At least I think I did. It hasn't come back yet. Congratulations! You've earned it—and my thanks."

Breaches On the Bay
Initial greeting when starting the quest:
:"First rate work in Summerset. Really, first rate. Unfortunately, we have another problem. Are you ready to set out again?"
:Yes. What's the problem?
:"Our seers detected more of these time breaches. This time, in the Iliac Bay region. My homeland. The Loremaster and I will keep searching for the cause of the disturbances. In the meantime, we need you to seal them."
:All right. Should I use the same gear as last time?
:"Yes. Take this map of the region, more Psijic Seals, and the Augur. I hope the breaches haven't grown more powerful. Stay safe. And … just make sure Alik'r weathers this, all right? I know I shouldn't … I have to stay detached. Never mind."
:Don't worry. I'll seal these time breaches.
:"May the Old Way guide your steps. The Loremaster was very impressed by your work in Summerset. He's a hard mer to know, but he's always been generous with his praise. I just wish I could be a better student."
:You think you're a poor student?
:"Well, not in the traditional sense. Don't get me wrong—I'm a very proficient mage. That's what caught the Loremaster's eye when he found me in the Alik'r. I just struggle with some of the deeper lessons. The philosophy."
:What lessons are you talking about?
:"The Psijic Order isn't just a collection of wizards. It's a world-view, you know? A state of mind. It's not enough to be a talented mage. You have to learn to see things in a different way. To cultivate a detached and virtuous perspective."
:You haven't done that?
:"Some days I think I'm making progress. Then other days—days like today—I see how far I have to go. A true Psijic would see all people and regions as equals. But for me … part of me never left the Alik'r. My heart's still in the desert."
:So you're more troubled by this happening in your homeland?
:"Yes. I would never admit it to the Loremaster, but yes. I'm sorry—I don't mean to bother you with this. You're just starting out, after all. Just forget I said anything. Be safe."''

If you speak to her again before leaving, she'll warn:
:"Be careful, initiate. The fields and deserts around the Iliac Bay present their own risks—even on the best of days. Farewell."

Breaches of Frost and Fire
Initial greeting when starting the quest:
:''"Are you prepared for your next task? I'm afraid we need to quicken the pace. Was that too pushy? Sorry, I'm just a bit anxious, you know?"

The Shattered Staff
Optional dialogue during quest:
:Celarus told me that the Augur will light a path to the fragments. What does that mean?
:"Ah, right. Finding these pieces of the staff will require a bit more legwork. As I said, each of the fragments emits a unique temporal wave, but the point of origin remains hidden. We were only able to locate points where those waves crash."
:So I'm looking for these places where the waves wash up? More breaches?
:"Exactly. Once you find a breach, you can use the Augur to track the waves back to their source—the staff fragment. The trail should manifest as a series of lights. Just follow the lights and you'll find what we're looking for."

A Breach Amid the Trees
:"It's good to see you again, initiate. The Loremaster told you about the breaches in Valenwood, right? I have your equipment here."
:Are you all right, Josajeh? Celarus is worried about you.
:"I'm fine. I wish that he'd stop, I don't know ... hovering. I won't lie to you. I'm disappointed that we won't have the opportunity to study the staff and its time-distorting properties, but that's ultimately his decision. I will abide by it."
:He said you suffered a trauma that might cloud your judgment.
:"He's referring to my family's fall, no doubt. My family dealt in trade—ferrying goods from Sentinel to remote Imperial holdings. My father was always selective when it came to contracts. My brother, Afarh, never took those lessons to heart."
:So he made a bad deal?
:"Yes. A disastrous deal. Shortly after I left, the Longhouse Emperor, Leovic, put out a call for an Alik'ri trader to transport a shipment of arms across the desert. Afarh leapt at the opportunity. He used our entire estate as collateral."
:What happened?
:"Exactly what you'd think. The caravan was waylaid by bandits, and the Empire seized our lands, our businesses, everything. My family fell into abject poverty—some turned to begging, theft ... or worse. So now you know. You should get going."
:All right. I'm sorry about what happened.

A Time for Mud and Mushrooms
Initial greeting when starting the quest:
:"From what the Loremaster tells me, the scryers are nearly halfway to locating the last four pieces of the staff. Placing another batch of Psijic Seals should give them all the information they need. Are you ready for another trip to the continent?"''

The Towers' Remains
You can talk to her in her study once you found the missing items:
:''"Were you succesful? You were, weren't you? Go tell the Loremaster! Quick!"''

Time in Doomcrag's Shadow
You can talk to her after Loremaster sends you to her:
:''"Ah, welcome back initiate. I can't believe you collected all eight fragments of the staff! I know that we intend to render it inert … but there's no harm in learning more along the way, right?. Now. I hear you're setting out for Rivenspire."
:Yes. The Loremaster sent me to collect my gear.
:"Of course! Do I sound giddy? Sorry. I just never imagined we'd have a chance to actually study the staff! This promises to be very illuminating. At least for now …."
:Are you prepared to let this go when the time comes?
:"Of course. I mean … it will probably be some time before we discover the secret of keeping it fragmented, anyway. You still doubt my intentions? I guess that's not suprising. I would not betray the Order, initiate—not even for my family's name."
:All right. I will see you when I return.
:"Yes, you will. Safe travels, initiate."

You can talk to her immediatelly afterwards before venturing to Rivenspire:
:"Be cautious in Rivenspire. I hear there are more vampires than people out there."

Once your task is finished and before talking to Loremaster:
:"I'm sorry, I can't talk right now … You should go speak to the Loremaster."

After talking to Loremaster and before finishing the quest:
:"I'm sorry … I'm still recovering from the Loremaster's decision. You should talk to him—I can't bear to right now."

A Breach Beyond the Crags
After Loremaster sends you to her:
:"Oh, it's you. I assume the Loremaster sent you to collect your things for the trip to Craglorn?"
:Yes. Are you all right, Josajeh?
:"No, I'm not. Do I look—? It's … it's not your fault. I'm sorry. I'm not proud of what I did. But … I was so close. I found Anumaril's journals in the stacks. There was a binding ritual in there. If I could get to the White-Gold tower …."
:You'd have used the staff, despite the Loremaster's warnings?
:"It's just a tool! Can you even imagine all the good we could do? Knahaten Flu—never happened. Planemeld—never happened. My father's death—never happened. My family's lives destroyed! Never happened. Just … just tell me you understand."
::I understand
::"I know it's not right. I know it's oegnithir. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for all of this. Be careful in Craglorn. We'll meet again soon, I promise."
::Meddling with time is too dangerous, Josajeh.
::"Really? Even you? I thought ... never mind. For what it's worth, I'm sorry. For all of this. Be safe in Craglorn. We'll meet again soon."

If you talk to her again afterwards:
:"I just need some time, initiate. To think. Be safe, all right?"''

The Towers' Fall
In the Time-Lost Throne Room, when starting the ritual, she remarks:
:"I use this staff to make right what once went wrong!"

After you defeat alternative versions of herself: Captain Josajeh, Josajeh, Duchess of Worms and Ritemaster Josajeh you can talk to her:
:''"Is it ...? I'm sorry. I'm so sorry! Was anyone hurt? I will never forgive myself if someone ..."
:No one was hurt. Why did you do it, Josajeh?
:"You know why, initiate. Everyone knows why. I looked at the Staff of Towers and saw a world without consequences. A world where no sin, small or large, would go unpunished. Where nothing broken was beyond repair. I … I was wrong."
:You could have destroyed time.
:"I know. But some pain … some pain runs so deep that it blinds you. Weakens your senses. Makes you believe in the impossible. Have you ever felt a pain like that? What's time compared to all the people you love? It doesn't make sense, I know."
:Do you think the Order will take you back?
:"No. And they shouldn't. I betrayed the Loremaster's confidence. Betrayed the Old Ways—everything the Psijics stand for. No, I will face my justice. I will accept the punishment, whatever it is."

If talked to afterwards before entering the portal:
:"I will surrender myself to the Psijic Order and face my punishment. Without your intervention, I shudder to think what my recklessness could have done to the fabric of time. I know you don't want to hear this, but … thank you ."

If you choose to let the Augur go with Josajeh you can find her below Ceporah Tower, in the northeast.
:"It's beautiful, isn't it? Even after all these years, I'm still in awe of this place. And now I'll never see it again. Forgive me. We both know this is a fate I brought upon myself. Is there something you need, initiate?"
:Celarus agreed to let the Augur leave the island ... under your supervision.
:"He ... he'd entrust this to me? After all I did? How I disappointed him? I don't know what to say. Actually, come to think of it, I do. I will never disappoint my mentor again. I may be exiled, but the Augur and I will make a better world."
:Here it is.
:"You don't know what this means to me—to have a friend on such a lonely journey. Thank you. I hope you'll see me off. I'm to meet the Loremaster at the portal to Tamriel."
:I have an errand to run, but I'll be there shortly.

If talked to afterwards:
:"I think I'll stay here just a few moments longer. I never knew how difficult it would be to say goodbye …"

When standing at the portal to Tamriel in Artaeum:
:Josajeh: "I'm so sorry for disappointing you, Loremaster."
:Loremaster Celarus: "It is as I always said, Josajeh. Failure is an opportunity for growth. I hope this exile will lead you to better things."

:Do you have any idea where you'll go?
:"First? I think I'll go home. To the Alik'r. I have a lot of ghosts to confront—choices to make peace with. Changing the past was always a mirage. All we can do is face it and persevere."
:And then?
:"I'll do what I can to ease my family's burdens. To rebuild a sense of hope and set them back on the path to happiness. Then? Travel. Definitely travel. As much as I love this place, there's a whole world to explore out there."
:Safe travels, Josajeh.

If talked to afterwards:
::"Nothing else to prepare, I guess. Time to bid this island farwell."

Once you finish the quest she will head towards the portal and say:
:Josajeh: "Farewell."''

Dialogue
After completion of Towers' Remains and before accepting Time in Doomcrag's Shadow you can talk to her:
:''"From what I hear, there's still more to do in Tamriel. You should speak with the Loremaster."''

After completion of Time in Doomcrag's Shadow and before accepting A Breach Beyond the Crags you can talk to her:
:''"I'm sorry, I can't … I just can't right now. You should go talk to the Loremaster."''

Skills and Abilities
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Josajeh (as a Ritemaster Josajeh) makes use of various Psijic abilities:
;Psijic Bolt: Basic ranged attack
;Psijic Assault: Basic attack performed from melee range
;Psijic Bash: Josajeh may perform a bashing attack if you stay at melee range.
;Temporal Assist: Josajeh conjures four spectral copies of herself who spin and unleash beams of blue energy in the shape of cone in front of them.
;Rapid Acceleration: Josajeh turns into bright orb of light and dashes around the area Upon impact with the orb player character receives damage and stun.
;Meditate: When her health drops below 50% she may start channel to restore her health.  If not interrupted she may restore all her health back.
;Time Bomb: Josajeh raises her staff and freezes the passage of time at the target location, gradually reducing the Movement Speed of enemies in the area during the channel before finally damaging and stunning them in place for when the channel completes.

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Notes
Alternate timeline versions of Josajeh can be seen behind the barriers in the Time-Lost Throne Room.