Online:Arith Sendrul

Arith Sendrul is the Dunmer assistant of Magister Gothren of Tel Aruhn.
 

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Objections and Obstacles
As you enter Gothren's audience chamber, you'll hear:
:Magister Gothren :  ''"Arith, Giravel, I've had enough of your excuses. Ralasa made your task plain. Find those thieves!"
:Arith Sendrul :  "I'm sorry, Magister. It will be done."
:Magister Gothren :  "Whatever it is you want, talk to my cringing assistant."''

Speak to him and he'll say:
:''"Ah, greetings. I'm sorry you had to see that. Magister Gothren's really quite charming once you get to know him. Honestly, he wouldn't have yelled if Ralasa's little snoop, Captain Giravel, hadn't interfered!"
:I need to speak with the magister about my associate, Sun-in-Shadow's, petition for advancement.
:"Ah, that. I'm sorry, but Ralasa is determined to keep your Argonian from advancing. Typical. I should be Mouth! Say, I might have an idea. The thieves Muthsera Gothren mentioned fled to Shashpilamat. Could you retrieve the goods they stole?"
:I could, but why should I?
:"Spoken like a true Telvanni. If you bring the goods to me in Sadrith Mora, I'll take credit for their safe return. Ralasa's gone to great lengths to discredit me, you see. My muthsera knows this. If I succeed, he'll see that I am the fitter servant!"
:How does that help Sun-in-Shadow?
:"Muthsera Gothren will undoubtedly promote me to Mouth! Then, in exchange for your help, I'll support your Argonian's petition. One good turn and all that. What do you say?"
:It's a deal. I'll meet you in Sadrith Mora, but I have a few questions first.
:"I can't wait to see the look on Ralasa's face when Muthsera Gothren strips her of her title! And the groveling … the groveling will be delicious!"
:I have some questions.
:"Of course. What can the future Mouth of Muthsera Gothren help you with?"
:What did the thieves steal from Magister Gothren?
::"A great many things, I'm sorry to say. They pilfered an ancient tome, a rare pendant, and a purse full of gold. Of course, my master was most aggrieved by the loss of several slaves. Strong workers, all. Muthsera Gothren is sick with worry."
::I am not a slave trader.
::"No, of course not. I didn't mean to assume. Truth be told, I've always been a fierce, but very quiet proponent of beast rights. If you return the tome, pendant, and gold, I think Muthsera Gothren will still promote me—albeit with a heavy heart."
:How did thieves manage to get into Tel Aruhn to steal things?
::"Well I can't say for sure, but there's a good chance the missing slaves stole Muthsera Gothren's property before fleeing Tel Aruhn. Ropefish and other people-smugglers sometimes accept magicked items as payment."
::So would they be doubly punished if they were returned?
::"I'm sure I wouldn't know. My master has a kind and gentle disposition, but children sometimes need discipline, yes? It would really be Slavemaster Arenim's prerogative. Unfortunately, she can be … irascible."
:You seem very quick to cut a deal with a stranger.
::"You should know by now that Telvanni alliances often start as fluid affairs. Not that our relationship is fluid! What we've got going here? Rock-solid. Sun-in-Shadow's intentions align with my own. It only makes sense that we should be partners."''

After your dealings at Shashpilamat, you'll return to Sun-in-Shadow's home to find Arith leaving:
:Arith Sendrul: ''"Once again, it's been a pleasure. Farewell, Sun-in-Shadow."''

The Magister Makes a Move
After arriving at Sun-in-Shadow's house to find it ransacked and her assistant tied up. Once you free Florinna, you will hear a voice call out in the main room: 
:Arith Sendrul:"Hello? Anyone home?"
:Arith Sendrul:''"Oh … scrib jelly. I'm too late."''

Talk with him to see why he is here. You soon see that you and Sun-in-Shadow's actions at Tel Aruhn have had consequences:
:"Yes, well. I came to warn Sun-in-Shadow, but it seems I arrived too late. I guess I should warn you too.   My most benevolent master, Muthsera Gothren is … disgruntled."
:Disgruntled?
:Oh yes. Peeved. In the extreme.   Magister Gothren promoted me to Mouth, but he still grieves for Ralasa. As you know, grief often gives way to anger. Apparently his gentle disposition has limits when it come to assassinating his servants."
:So this is his handiwork? I think his servants abducted Sun-in-Shadow.
:''"Pity I didn't get here sooner. I thought perhaps, with time, his fury might abate.   I'd make all haste to Tel Aruhn if I were you. Muthsera Gothren respects courage and candor. If you speak to him directly, you might receive better treatment."
:All right. I'll pay Magister Gothren a visit.

:Arith Sendrul:"You go on ahead. I'll wait here for a bit. Best we're no seen together. No offense."''

After retrieving Magister Otheri's notes for Magister Gothren, you can bring them to Arith:
:"There you are! I knew my master would show you mercy.   Do you have something for me?"
:'''I secured Otheri's journal, as promised. Here it is.
:"Well done! I think my master wants to speak with you himself.   Try not to make him angry, all right?"
:Wait, Gothren is here?'''
thumb|right|The position of "Mouth" at work 
Arith will then clutch at his head as Magister Gothren's projection spell is channeled through him. Once you have spoken with the magister's projection, Arith will wake up from his trance:
:Arith Sendrul:"Ugh. Where am …? Oh, dear. Just give me a moment."

You can then ask him about your next task, though he won't know much:
:''"Well that could have gone worse.   Ugh. Channeling spells always gives me dry mouth. Isn't that weird?"
:So, is being the Mouth of Magister Gothren all you thought it would be?
:"Oh yes! I mean, Muthsera Gothren expects unwavering obedience, but on the whole, it's been a delight.   I know he's treated you poorly, but isn't his candor refreshing?"
:Not really.
::"Hm. I can't begrudge you that. Were I in your position, I'd probably need a good sulk too. Not that you're sulky or anything! Oh, you know what I mean."
:Do you know anything about this kwama mine? Zalkin-Sul?
::"About as much as you, I wager.   Kwama nest there, tending to their eggs and what have you. It probably smells bad too."
::So there's nothing noteworthy about this particular mine?
:::"Well, the Zalkin-Sul cave network strays very close to an ancient Dwarven stronghold called Mzanchend. Otheri's miners might have stumbled upon an entrance to the ruin. So, keep an ear out for clanking?"
:::I want you to know, I'm not happy with this arrangement

The Heart of a Telvanni
If you do not start the quest with Sun-in-Shadows immediately after The Magister Makes a Move you can start it by talking to Arith on the docks in Sadrith Mora.

:"Ah, we meet again! By the Three, my rights and duties.   What brings you back to Sadrith Mora? In town to further your friend's ambitions? Again?"
:Perhaps. How's the life of Gothren's new Mouth?
:"Splendid! Now that he's finished grieving for that harpy, Ralasa, I mean. He even paid me a compliment! Something like, "I suppose you're not totally useless." It's a start!   I won't keep you. I'm sure you have much to discuss with Sun-in-Shadow."
:Yes. I think I'll stop by her house to check on her.'''