Oblivion:Generic Dialogue

The following is a list of generic dialogue and rumors, meaning that none of the following lines are specific to any individual NPC.
General
:''"We're all talking about the emperor's murder. We have no emperor. And no heir. That's never happened before. I suppose we should all be worried."
:"Have you ever met anyone who got rich betting on the Arena? Didn't think so."
:"The Arena's faked. You think those guys are getting killed? Really? It's just berry syrup and ham-acting."
:"The Council runs the Arena to amuse the masses, and it pays for itself, with all the fools who lose their shirts gambling."
:"Is there anywhere in Tamriel you can avoid rats? Disease spreading little nuisances."
:"Wayshrines of Arkay confer blessings of Health on those who've pleased the Nine by righteous acts."
:"The Imperial City is densely urbanized, with a few large parks and waterside dock areas."
:"There's islands in Niben Bay no one has visited in a hundred years. No telling what you'll find."
:"I understand the Fighters Guild is hiring new members. Not bad work for some folks."
:"They say that when you murder someone, the Dark Brotherhood comes to you in your sleep. It's how they recruit new members."
:"I might swim more if it weren't for the slaughterfish. Sharp teeth, and some carry disease."
:"Best way to take out a skeleton is with a big weapon. Forget spells. Just smack them and watch the bones fly!"
:"I don't even know what a will-o-the-wisp is, much less how to kill one. I think they're just swamp gas, myself."
:"I don't like to think about zombies. Missing arms, legs, heads. They smell awful, and they're hard to kill."
:"You can find Cairn Bolete growing in caves. They're said to mark the place someone has died."
:"If you're on a road, you can usually outrun anything. If you're in good shape, and not wearing a tin suit."
:"Those who live by the Commands of the Nine receive Blessings of Strength when they visit Wayshrines of Tiber Septim."
:"Those famous for good deeds may receive Blessings of Intelligence and Magicka when they visit Wayshrines of Julianos."
:"If you've been good, Wayshrines of Dibella may bless your Personality."
:"Virtuous visitors to Wayshrines of Kynareth may receive blessings of Agility."
:"Please the Nine with good works, and visit Wayshrines of Stendarr for Blessings of Endurance."
:"You've seen wayshrines in the wilderness? Those who've pleased the Nine may receive Blessings of Willpower at the Wayshrines of Mara."
:"When you visit a Wayshrine of Zenithar, and you've lived a good life by the Nine, you may receive a Blessing of Luck."
:"If you've done good deeds, the Nine will bless you and cure diseases when you visit their wayshrines."
:"Ancient Wayshrines of the Nine are scattered through the wilderness. The righteous who pray there receive powerful divine blessings."
:"Waysrhines of the Nine in the wilderness confer blessings on the righteous and faithful."
:"The legions patrol the roads, and they've always been sufficient. I can't imagine we'll ever be at war with the provinces… not in my lifetime."
:"The Mages Guild runs more or less like it always did, but we lost quite a few members when the practice of Necromancy was banned."
:"Not only has Necromancy been banned in the Mages Guild, but the Guild won't deal with anyone who openly uses it."
:"Half of the Council of Mages resigned when Traven took over the position of Arch-Mage."
:"Things in the guild have been different since Traven was named Arch-Mage. They're more structured, but everyone seems tense."
:"The Mages Guild has made more than a few enemies since Necromancy was banned."
:"I don't know what Arch-Mage Traven has against Necromancy, but the first thing he did after taking over the Mages Guild was to ban its practice."
:"Arch-Mage Traven is the first to take such a hard stance on Necromancy. It upset more than a few people."
:"Some say that Traven is misusing the power of the Arch-Mage's position to further his personal agendas."
:"The Gray Fox sounds like a dangerous thief."
:"I think we're all in for some hard times. The death of Uriel Septim and his heirs changes everything."
:"The Emperor and his three sons, dead, right under the noses of the Imperial Guard. It's a disgrace."
:"My favorite town? Anvil. Lovely old stone buildings, and the harbor at sunset is beautiful."
:"No one wants to live in the Jerall Mountains. Well, maybe in Bruma, but they're like Nords. They don't feel the cold."
:"The people of Nibenay consider themselves to be more civilized and sophisticated than Colovians."
:"I'm not saying Colovians are dumb. They're just hard-headed."
:"The Colovians are proud of their reputation for being independent, rough, and rebellious."
:"In the west, in Old Colovia, that's where men are men. That's the Gold Coast, West Weald, and Colovian Highlands."
:"It's still pretty wild east of the Niben. Few people, except for bandits, but at least it hasn't been picked clean by treasure-hunters."
:"Blackwood isn't so bad, once you get used to the flies. And being lost all the time. And the zombies and will-o-the-wisps."
:"Nobody goes into the mountains but hunters and thieves on the lam. Food and shelter is hard to come by."
:"The Heartlands and Nibenean Valley are the agricultural breadbaskets of Cyrodiil."
:"Nibenay is bordered on north and east by rugged mountains and to the south by marshes and rainforest."
:"The lowlands of the Great Forest rise to the upland plateau of the Colovian West."
:"The Colovian Highlands are barren wastelands along the border with Hammerfell."
:"The Colovian Highlands? Near the Hammerfell border? No one lives there. That's barren wastelands."
:"On Cyrodiil's northern border is the sparsely populated mountainous wilderness called the Valus Mountains."
:"High mountain ranges rise to the borders in the north and east, and marshes and rainforests extend to the southeast borders."
:"It's our natural barriers that keep us safe, mostly. Mountain borders north and east, open sea to the west, and bogs and rainforest to south."
:"Western Cyrodiil is called 'Colovia,' and includes the Gold Coast, West Weald, and Colovian Highlands regions."
:"What can be said about taxes? They're high, but we must pay. At least they are administered efficiently, and the shrinkage is within decent limits."
:"I don't like you and don't want to talk to you."

Tamriel Gate Responses
:"I have heard things are bad in Vvardenfell. The Telvanni do their best to close the gates, but it is to no avail."
:"I hear all of Skyrim is under siege. The daedra lay waste to the Old Holds, and there is little to do to stop it."
:"It seems it is a dire situation throughout all of Tamriel."
:"I've heard nothing good. In Morrowind, they say the man-god Vivec has gone missing. Some believe he has been taken by the daedra."
:"Many are dead in the land of the Dunmer. Even St. Jiub, who drove the cliffracers from Vvardenfell, has fallen to the daedra hordes."
:"Nothing I'd like to talk about."
:"The news has not been good. I've heard it said that the daedra have overrun the town of Ald'ruhn. The entire town has been destroyed."
:"There are foul tidings from Skyrim. The Greybeards speak of the end of all times"
:"There is grave news from Skyrim. From Falkreath to Windhelm, the foul daedra attack the land."
:"This is most disturbing. We can only hope this madness is over soon."
:"This is unbelievable. How can the gods let this happen?"

Chorrol
:"The Oak and Crosier is a nice place, but that Talasma seems rather stuck-up to me."
:"I could be wrong, but it seems to me there's something shady going on at the Oak and Crosier."
:"It's good to know we've got such a strong Fighters Guild presence here in town."
:"That Modryn Oreyn has got no sense of humor. Hell of a warrior, though. No wonder he's done so well in the Fighters Guild."
:"I just feel safe living here in Chorrol. I mean, we have the head of the Fighters Guild right here in town!"
:"Hard to complain about living in Chorrol. We've got everything you need."
:"I'm thinking of heading over to Renoit's to buy some books. There's quite a selection."
:"I saw Valus Odiil at the Grey Mare again today. Hasn't been the same since his boys took off."
:"Have you seen Valus Odiil recently? Spends all day in the tavern since his boys left."
:"Did you hear that Dar-Ma has disappeared?"
:"I had a very pleasant visit with Arriana Valga recently. The castle was very comfortable, and her new guard captain seems to be working out well."
:"Francois Motierre hasn't left his house in days. Hasn't come down to the tavern, refuses to have visitors. I think the man's gone batty."
:"I found some good pauldrons at the armorer."
:"Have you seen that poor man staying in the Chapel Hall? I heard he's under some sort of curse."
Post-A Shadow Over Hackdirt
If Dar-Ma died:
:"Did you hear the bad news?   daughter was killed by some strange cultists down in Hackdirt. Terrible, terrible times we live in."
if Dar-Ma lived:
:"Did you hear that Dar-Ma came back, safe and sound? You know, Seed-Neeus's daughter, the Argonians."'
:"I heard some nice fellow found her held prisoner in some cave, and rescued her. What a romantic story!"
Post-Canvas the Castle
If the painting was returned to the Countess:
:"The Countess seems much happier now that the item that was stolen from her was returned."
If the painting wasn't returned:
:"The Countess still seems quite sad. I hear someone tried to find the item stolen from the castle, but they had no luck. Oh well."
Post-The Assassinated Man
:''"You won't believe what's happened! Francois Motierre has been killed! Murdered by the Dark Brotherhood! It's true, I saw the body myself."
:"I heard the most disturbing rumor. Someone told me Francois Motierre has been murdered by the Dark Brotherhood! It's not… It's not true, is it?"''