Varus Vantinius

Varus Vantinius is an Imperial Knight living in Ebonheart. He is a Knight of the Imperial Dragon, the position held by the head of the Imperial Legion in Vvardenfell.
==Interactions==
===Lord's Mail===
Once the Nerevarine reaches the rank of Knight Protector in the Legion, Varus will tell them that two missing artifacts must be retrieved in order to become Knight of the Garland. The first one is the Lord's Mail, which was stolen by Furius Acilius, a former member of the Legion who is now hiding in an underground cave beneath the castle in Ebonheart. The second one is the blade Chrysamere, which Legion spies believe to be wielded by Draramu Hloran in the town of Sadrith Mora. The residents of Sadrith Mora, however, will tell the Nerevarine that the sorceress is in Abanabi, once their disposition towards the Nerevarine is high enough. Varus will give the Duke's Guard Silver Cuirass as a reward for retrieving both artifacts.
===Grandmaster Duel===
In order to achieve the highest rank in the Legion, the Nerevarine must defeat Varus in a battle at the Arena in Vivec City.
==Conversations==
Show: Lord's Mail
Inside the Grand Council Chambers:
"Word of your accomplishments has spread fast. You are ready for advancement."
:advancement "If you follow all my orders, I will give you the rank you deserve."
::Orders "If you wish to become a Knight of the Garland of the Order of Ebonheart, I will need you to return two of the Order's possessions that have been stolen. The first is the Lord's Mail. Find it, and return it to me."
:::Lord's Mail "The Lord's Mail is a cuirass, sometimes called the Armor of Morihaus. It has been kept in a Shrine on the lower level of the Imperial Commission here, but was recently stolen. Take this key. It will allow you entrance to the Shrine."
If approached again:
Lord's Mail "That cuirass is important to us, Knight Protector. Find it quickly."
After retrieving the Lord's Mail:
Lord's Mail "You have found the Lord's Mail! Well done, Knight Protector. Give it to me and I will make sure it is well cared for."
:Give him the Lord's Mail. "Yes, this is the legendary Lord's Mail, Knight Protector. As reward, you are welcome in our Order here. Take this armor reserved for the Order of Ebonheart. I have another task for you. I want you to find Chrysamere."
::Lord's Mail "You have returned the Lord's Mail. Now you must find Chrysamere."
:Nevermind. "What? You are dangerously close to treason, . I will ask you once more: Will you give me the Lord's Mail?"
::Give him the Lord's Mail. "Yes, this is the legendary Lord's Mail, Knight Protector. As reward, you are welcome in our Order here. Take this armor reserved for the Order of Ebonheart. I have another task for you. I want you to find Chrysamere."
:::Lord's Mail "You have returned the Lord's Mail. Now you must find Chrysamere."
::Nevermind. "Then it is my duty to take the Lord's Mail from you!"
After giving the Lord's Mail:
Chrysamere "Chrysamere, sometimes called the Paladin's Blade, is a sword of legend. It was in the possession of the Legion for many years, but was stolen by a treacherous Knight. Our spies have heard rumors that it is now in the possession of Draramu Hloran, a powerful sorceress near Sadrith Mora, and no friend of the Legion. Kill her and return Chrysamere to me."
:Chrysamere "Have you not found it yet? It must be returned!"
:Draramu Hloran "Our spies say she is near Sadrith Mora."
After finding Chrysamere:
Chrysamere "So you have found Chrysamere, and a fine blade it is! Return it to me and I will make you a Knight of the Garland."
:Give him Chrysamere. "Well done, . I applaud you. For what you have done accompished, I will make you a Knight of the Garland."
::Chrysamere "Thank you for returning it."
:Nevermind. "It is my duty to take Chrysamere to the Legions!"
Show: Grandmaster Duel
Inside the Grand Council Chambers:
Advancement "You still want advancement? There can only be one Knight of the Imperial Dragon on Vvardenfell. To take my place, you must defeat me in an honorable duel in the Arena."
Orders "I have no more orders for you. If you still wish for further advancement, you must defeat me in an honorable duel to become the Knight of the Imperial Dragon."
:duel "I'd rather die than lose my position as a Knight of the Imperial Dragon. Meet me in the Arena in Vivec for a duel to the death."
::duel "I'll be there. Will you?"
==Quotes==
*"I have no orders for anyone who is not a Knight Protector. Check with Frald the White here in Ebonheart." – If approached for orders without the proper rank in the Imperial Legion.
==Appearances==
*
de:Varus Vantinius
es:Varo Vancinio
pl:Varus Vantinius
ru:Варус Вантиниус
Category:Morrowind: Imperial Legion Members
Category:Morrowind: Ebonheart Characters
Category:Morrowind: Quest Givers