Online:Unsuitable Suitors

Quick Walkthrough
#Speak to Bond-Guru Topeth at Glade of Chimes, just outside the village.
#Assist the three participating tribes of Black-Tongue, Root-House, and Moss-Skin.
#Return to Bond-Guru Topeth.
#Signal the beginning of the bonding ritual.
#Talk to Topeth for your reward.

Detailed Walkthrough
Talk to Bond-Guru Topeth at the Glade of Chimes to begin the quest. 
:''"This is what I'm talking about. How hard is it to boldly strut up to a stranger and express some interest? You get it. If we had more suitors as stiff-spined as you, the ceremony would be well underway!"
:I beg your pardon?
:"The bonding ritual? Are you not here to witness our most sacred tradition? It's a beautiful, lively affair …! Usually. Our guests have not seen fit to join us for the ceremony."
:Why not?
:"Hist knows, we have been gracious hosts to the suitors of our neighboring tribes—plying them with feasts and phlegmwine—but now that it's time to renew vows of kinship, they're limp as wilting lilies when they should be rising to the occasion!"
:I'll see if I can find out what the hold up is.
:"Normally the Black-Tongue tribe are eager to participate—many a Bright-Throat can call the Black-Tongues their root-kin—but the only thing Waku-Mat has been quick to provide today are excuses. I hope he'll be more forthcoming with you."''

The Black-Tongue Suitor
The first group you need to help is the Black-Tongue Tribe. When you arrive, you'll find a Saxhleel body laying still on a table. Speak with Waku-Mat to find what the holdup is.
:''"Do not crowd us, ojel. You will disturb Ruxol's focus."
:Topeth said you've been making excuses all day. When is Ruxol going to be ready?
:"Never … he is dead. He entered a trance to steel himself for the Dread Fathering Elixir, but after we administered the potion he never awoke. It seems Sithis felt Ruxol had children enough."
:Dread Fathering Elixir? Did it kill him
:"Our most potent mixture, brewed to ensure even these Bright-Throat bonds are blessed by the Great Creator. He did not foam at the mouth or expel blood from every orifice, so I think it was just his time.
:You earned your rest, shaper of generations."
:'''So there's no Black-Tongue suitor? Could you replace him?
:"No one could fill the void Ruxol left behind. Kaoc. I suppose I must try. For the good of the tribe. I will need more of our Dread Fathering Elixir. Ruxol drank it to the last drop."
:What do you need? Maybe I can find it for you.
:"There is a rare plant—the Leviathan Pizzle. It is the key ingredient to the elixir. Find one and I will join the bonding ritual. I should warn you—it resembles many toxic mud-blossoms. This sketch should help you avoid them."''

thumb|right|Leviathan Pizzle Sketch
After speaking with Waku-Mat, your task will be to obtain a Leviathan Pizzle plant. Head northwards until you find the place where the plant grows, once there, you will discover that it is also the place where several varieties of mud-blossom grow and they all look similar to the Leviathan Pizzle. Additionally, if you choose the wrong plant it will release toxic elements which will poison you.

However, Waku-Mat gave you a  , which can be seen adjacent. This sketch points out the features unique to the Leviathan Pizzle, which are as follows:
# Glowing green motes of light will surround the plant, causing it to glow from a distance.
# The dark magenta "petals" atop the plant will be long and pointed.
# At the base of the plant there will be large and blue. There will be no additional leaves. 
#  

If you find the correct plant, a   will be placed in your inventory and you can return to Waku-Mat.

thumb|left|Waku-Mat drinks the Dread Fathering Elixir. When you speak with him, he will be surprised you didn't die while looking for it.
:''"You have not succumbed to the swamp's poison lips. Was the pizzle jutting out from the short grass as I described?"
:I found a Leviathan Pizzle.
:"This one is aptly named. Let me add it to the mixture I have already prepared.
:If I survive, you may tell Topeth I will do my part."
:'''Good luck. I'll let the Bright-Throats know after I've spoken to the other suitors.

Waku-Mat will then proceed to make the elixir and drink it.
:Waku-Mat: "All right. It is finished … Sithis, use me as you will."
:Waku-Mat:  
:Waku-Mat: "I … I am warmed to the core by the presence of the Dread Father. Can you not hear my heart throb as I swell his power of creation?"
:Waku-Mat: "I carried Ruxol to prepare me to bear his legend! For the Black-Tongues I will sow a thousand generations!"

With the new Black-Tongue suitor now ready for his role, you can find the next suitor.
 

The Root-House Suitor
Your next target is Beehuna of the Root-House tribe. She can be found in the next stilted pavilion over, with the other quests from her tribe drinking and playing with dice. For some reason there are several guards on this area. Speak with Beehuna to see what her problem is.
:"Wasseek eyes are watching. Can you feel them? I do not like it."
:Is that why you haven't joined the bonding ritual? Are you nervous?
:"I do not fear the limp-fins. I want my dowry. I took it from my betrothed fairly. I want it back."
:What happened to your dowry?
:"Guards took it. Hid it from me. Topeth tells me my betrothed has gifts for me instead, but I do not want gifts. I want my dowry. I would take it back, but I am watched."
:You're saying you stole your dowry from your betrothed? Why?
:"Because it is my dowry. The Hist meant it for me. Bright-Throats do not understand this. If they will not respect our custom, I will not respect theirs. No dowry, no bonding."
:All right, I'll try to get your dowry back.

Make your way to the Bright-Throat storehouse and try to find the dowry. Inside is an Argonian named Cheesh-Nassa. Talk to him and see if he can help.
:"Ah! The Xukas-friend I hear so much about. Sun's blessings! I see you did not kick your feet clean before entering. Well, no matter. I will clean it up later. How can I help you?"
:I need to find Beehuna's dowry for the bonding ritual.
:"Beehuna? Ah. The Root-House suitor-thief with the filthy spines. Hmm. I would give you the dowry, Xukas-friend, but I do not know where it is. The goods-keeper, Oleen, hid it to keep the Root-House thugs from stealing it again."
:Where can I find Oleen?
:"Gone to Gideon. Personal matter. He will not be back for many days, but do not fret! Naheesh Oleen left a reminder for himself so as not to forget the dowry's location. It likely points to another reminder. And that to another. He is eccentric."
:Why would he write reminders about reminders?
:"The Root-House people are not known for patience or wisdom. Naheesh Oleen was determined not to be outwitted by the likes of them, so he invented an impossible challenge for the suitor-thief. The first reminder is on the post there. Hist guide you."
:Thanks for your help.'''

Read the note on the post and take   with you to begin your search. Head over to the Goods Pavilion and search the area, there a many possible hiding spots but the clue you were given is "At the goods pavilion, inside "an eye that never sees."" Once you have found the hiding spot, it will not contain the dowry, just as Cheesh-Nassa warned. It is instead another next note from Oleen.

With   in hand, head on over to the guar corral located beneath the huts. The clue you are given is ''"A blade that is used on the battlefield, but only when the fighting's done."'', look around until you find and read the third note. 

Take   and go to the watchtower on the outskirts of the village as the note says and investigate. The clue reads as ''"I wear a skin that isn't mine. With others' hands I help keep time."'' To find the hiding spot you may need to climb several levels.

Once you have found the spot, there will be fourth and final note. It will be addressed to Cheesh-Nassa and advises you to head back to the storehouse to find the dowry. With the   in hand, return to the storehouse and search ''"In the false bottom of Cheesh's favorite crate in the storehouse."'' Once you have found the crate, take   and return to the Root-House suitor with the dowry.

In the meantime she has been steadily drinking her way through the phlegmwine supplies.
:"The brewer tells me I drank all the celebration phlegmwine. Now he asks coin for more. I would thunk his head in if this was not a bonding. Find my dowry so I can leave this place"
:'''Here's your dowry. Now will you participate in the bonding ritual?
:"Finally, the Hist provides. It sours my stomach that I had to rely on you to take what, by right, is mine. But suitors must be flexible. I guess. The custom is met. I will join in the bonding."
:I'll let the Bright-Throats know you've agreed to participate.

With two of the three suitors satisfied, it is time to address the problems of the third one. 

The Moss-Skin Suitor
The last suitor you need to take care of is Deed-Tei of the Moss-Skin Tribe. Head on over to the next pavilion and speak with him to find out what is wrong.
:"You look burdened, ojel. Please, sit and let the breeze carry your cares away. The Bright-Throats have brought us many nice things to share."
:Shouldn't you be preparing for the bonding ritual? You are the Moss-Skin suitor, right?
:"Yes, I was. My betrothed was very kind. It's a pity I must disappoint her, but these things happen."
:Why aren't you participating in the bonding ritual?
:"It will be a less personal disappointment than if I were to arrive without the seed-doll she gifted me for the occasion. It's the least I can do to return her kindness."
:What happened to the seed-doll?
:"A haj mota snatched it out of my hands as I soaked my feet by the guloo bridge. Very quick. Gone in an instant. Such is life. I do not know why the haj mota would want such a thing, but the Hist must have thought it needed it. I hope it enjoys it."
:If I recover the seed-doll, will you participate in the bonding ritual?
:"I see no reason why I would not join the bonding ritual, but I do not have my betrothed's seed-doll. It is pointless to dwell on what's lost."

With this information, start searching for the haj mota in the swamps to the west. Eventually, you will come across the haj mota, which is in fact a hatchling and it will flee once you get close to it. You will need to chase the creature as it quickly swims beneath the mud, keeping in mind that you may get attacked by aggravated wild animals during the chase. There will be several "checkpoints" during this hunt until you corner the haj mota in its den. With no other options, Quick Yasha—the haj mota, will attack you. 

Once Yasha has been killed, you can retrieve the   and return to Deed-Tei.
:"Hello again. You have been enjoying a good wallow, yes? The mud here is smooth and moist."
:I have your seed-doll.
:"And so the stream returns to its source. It's very pretty, isn't it? My betrothed is very skilled. It seems some of the roots have bent. I will tell her it was from my overzealous embrace. That should make her happy."
:So you'll be joining the bonding ritual?
:"The Hist has made certain I stay on this course. I will not resist its desires. Not that I would want to. I think I will enjoy the bonding ceremony."
:I'll let the Bright-Throats know you'll be participating.

The Bonding Ritual
With all three suitors ready for the ceremony, return to Bond-Guru Topeth with the good news.
:"Everyone is assembled, except for the suitors. What is the word, beek-ojel? Must I call off the bonding ritual and bring shame upon our tribe?"
:I've convinced all the suitors to join the bonding ritual.
:"You are a gift from the Hist, like the sweetest of saps on my lips. Come, join us for this momentous occasion. It is only fitting."
:Very well.'''

At this you will be given   which you can use to signal the start of the bonding ceremony.
:Bond-Guru Topeth: "Take the place of honor, and ring the Bonding-Chime to begin the ceremony."

Take your place on the prayer mat, signal Topeth and watch the start of the bonding ceremony.
:Bond-Guru Topeth: "We are gathered here, under the boughs of our tender Hist. To honor the life it gives us."
:Bond-Guru Topeth: "Just as their roots reach out and intertwine in the mud, so too will we become entangled. Bound together to weave a strong foundation."
:Bond-Guru Topeth: "Join me in erecting the spine of procreation! Sow the sap and seed of a new generation!"

With the formalities completed, the assembled Argonians will begin to party and the suitors will meet their Bright-Throat counterparts. While this is happening, you can speak with Bond-Guru Topeth for your reward.
:''"At last, all is right with the tribe. The winds carry the lovely scents of Hist blossoms and musk-reek upon the air, and soon the chimes of nuptial huts will rattle the night away. It's enough to make anyone let out their frills."
:What happens now?
:"The happy couples will retire to their nuptial huts to begin the process of bonding and the next generation of Bright-Throats will be born. But for us, the work is done. Let us drink! Eat! Dance!"''

 
 

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