Morag Tong The Morag Tong is a secret society within the continent of Tamriel , and is based in — and largely operationally restricted to — the Province of Morrowind and the island of Solstheim . Interestingly , in order to accord with Imperial law relating to Guilds and Fraternal Organizations , all official documents , including Writs , making reference to the Tong must use the name " " Morag Tong Guild " " to indicate the legal status of the organization . As " Tong " means guild in the Dunmer language , the usage " Morag Tong Guild " translates to " Forester ' s Guild Guild . " They worship the Daedric Prince Mephala . History . Origin . The Morag Tong is quite unique in Tamriel , as it is the only legally sanctioned organization for assassins . It was said to have been founded by the Daedric Prince Mephala . In Dunmeri legends , she teaches the early Chimer nomads , who were emigrating from Summerset Isles , how to evade their adversaries and destroy them with conspiracy and secret plots of murder , his / her " sphere of influence " upon Morrowind being conspiracies and secrets . A small faction of Chimer continued to adhere to these principles , and , thus the Morag Tong was born . As a means of resolving conflicts of such a grievous nature between Chimer groups that no other course of action was appropriate , the Chimer were to approach the Morag Tong and offer money for an " honorable execution " . Because of its official sanction , the Morag Tong has the authority to print legal bills known as " Writs of Execution , " which excuse a guild agent of all legal misgiving associated with any Morag Tong related business . These writs are to be presented to any arresting guard or soldier , and immediately and completely absolve the assassin for the murder . As such , Morag Tong executioners are expected to give themselves up immediately following an execution even if the death itself would have remained a mystery , in order to legally absolve themselves and avert any possible long - term ramifications . Executioners who fail to do so are considered suspect by their order and may be subject to major internal investigations , as the Morag Tong does not harbor criminals . Note also that other crimes committed in the completion of an assignment are not excused by a writ — for example , theft or secondary killings . The first recorded murder by the Morag Tong was the assassination of Potentate Versidue - Shaie in 2E 324 . After the assassination , the words MORAG TONG were painted on the walls in the Potentate ' s own blood . The Splintering of the Morag Tong . Although the Morag Tong is a society of murder and assassination , they have strict internal laws and ways of governing themselves . Early in the history of the order a splinter group broke away , calling itself The Dark Brotherhood , who turned from the original intent of the society : to prevent massive bloodshed with selectively calculated killings . The Brotherhood transformed into a " death cult , " turning from the original worship of the patron Mephala to the worship of Sithis , the avatar of death . Their matron became the Night Mother , an old woman supposed to be fervently loyal to their Dread Father , Sithis . Their murders were no longer motivated by altruism ; they were not even motivated by money . They frequently abducted innocents , whose souls served as sacrifices in Daedric and Necromantic ceremonies . Criticisms . Since its creation , to the outside world , the people of Morrowind , the Morag Tong has become less of a sacred institution and more of a secularized enterprise of revenge . This is largely because of the Dunmeri abandonment of Daedra worship . The Morag Tong resents this fact , still taking its role as upholder of traditional Dunmeri law very seriously , and feels , on the whole , that its services are undervalued : anyone with a minor grievance and enough wealth can order the murder of another person because the Morag Tong , taking their traditional role as the impartial middle - man , is always obliged to accept the contract . Outer operations . Although the Morag Tong is largely restricted to activity within Morrowind Province , due to the fact that no other Imperial governments recognize them as a legal faction , this does not mean that fleeing Morrowind will protect a target . Tong executioners have been known to track their prey all across Tamriel , thanks in part to an extensive network of informants and contacts maintained by the Guild . For example , the Mehrunes ' Razor ( Plug - in ) for offers a chance to encounter a Morag Tong Assassin who has been captured while hunting a target in Cyrodiil . However , the Dark Brotherhood has a monopoly on illegal assassination outside of Morrowind , and Brotherhood assassins have been known to abduct Tong agents wherever they find them . Splintering and reorganisation . During the events of , Ravyn Imyan says that the Morag Tong was dissolved after the eruption of Red Mountain in the Fourth Era . They apparently made a pact to eventually reunite somewhere in Tamriel , but Ravyn states he does not believe it to be anytime soon . Despite this , however , the events of prove that the Morag Tong has been reformed somewhere between the Red Year and 4E 201 . Morrowind . Joining the Morag Tong . The Nerevarine joins this guild after finding their secret base of operations in Vivec , Arena hidden area , then later becomes the Grandmaster of the Guild . Guildhalls . They have Guilds located in the cities Balmora , Ald ' Ruhn , Vivec and Sadrith Mora . Oblivion . In , there is one appearance of the Morag Tong . During the " Unearthing Mehrunes ' Razor " quest , an assassin of the Morag Tong can be encountered . He has a set of unique armor that can only be acquired here . Dragonborn . The Morag Tong make a reappearance in the add - on during the side quest " Served Cold " in which they are encountered as enemies . The Morag Tong may also be met as a random encounter with one of them carrying a Writ of Execution with the Last Dragonborn ' s name on it if they joined the Dark Brotherhood The Elder Scrolls Online . In the Second Era , assassins of the Morag Tong are encountered by the Vestige during the events of .