Mariel the Ironhand

Mariel the Ironhand is a wounded Bosmer found outside the ruins of Ilayas. She warns passersby about the situation taking place within.
==Interactions==
===The Storm's Call===
Mariel will ask the Vestige to help drive the Sea Vipers from the Ilayas Ruins and prevent them from getting their hands on the Sphere of Storms.
==Dialogue==
;The Storm's Call
At the start of the quest:
"Don't worry, I didn't kill them all. Plenty more up in the ruins, if you're interested in lending a hand. Seems these Sea Vipers want the sphere for themselves!"
:Sphere? "We use a Sphere of Storms to control the weather and defend our shores. Crushed a few of the Sea Viper's ships before they managed to land. Now we're waiting on reinforcements. Hope they get here in time to do some good."
::We? Where are the other defenders? "Dead or hiding, doesn't matter. I need to stop the Sea Vipers from breaching the ruins until the Thalmor reinforcements arrive. They have a sky-key in their camp. It'll let them walk right into the ruins, unless you get it first. Interested?"
:::I'll get that key. "Search the tents around the ruins. Let's meet at the ruins' entry, straight back from the stone steps."
::::What is this place? "It's an Ayleid ruin. The stormwardens use it as a sanctuary for the Sphere of Storms. Might I say this isn't the best time to be chatting away? The Sea Vipers aren't going to wait on us before getting to the sphere."
:::::Who exactly are you? "Me, I'm just a soldier. I keep the area secure for the stormwardens. Usually. I left for a bit and came back to see the Sea Vipers tramping over the ruins. Been a while since I've had some exercise. I arranged my warmest welcome for our invaders."
::::::What is the Sphere of Storms? "Some magic Ayleid device. The entire ruin was built around focusing its power. Does a good number with controlling the weather, in the right hands. The stormwardens use it and protect the sphere, and have for centuries."
:::::Who are the stormwardens? "They're Bosmer who've sworn to protect the sphere. Some say they learned how to use the sphere from the Ayleids themselves. They use the sphere to defend the coast, tend the forest, stuff like that. Sort of like monks who control lightning."
At the ruins' entrance:
"Lucky shot from one of those Sea Vipers. Looks like I'll have to postpone those dancing lessons. Did you find the sky-key?"
:Yes, I have it. "At least someone else had some luck. Take the key inside and find the stormwardens. With this last sky-key in their possession, they'll be as safe as torchbugs in amber."
::Will you be all right? "This little gut wound? I've had worse. Once, an enraged hoarvor … but really, this isn't the time for stories. We'll swap adventures when you come back, eh?"
::[Persuade] Any idea what I'll find in the ruins? I'd like to go in prepared. "Sea Vipers, so get ready for some action. The stormwardens probably sealed themselves off by now. It's going to be a real puzzle to get in there."
:::Puzzle? What kind of puzzle? "It's the first line of defense for the stormwardens. Look for the constellation tiles. Activate the Tower, Shadow, Lover, and Thief tiles in that order. If you forget, I'm sure you can figure it out by looking around the ruins."
::How did the Sea Vipers learn about the sphere? "I can't be sure, but I suspect Firras is behind this. He was a stormwarden, but left in a huff about a week ago. I think he was upset about how the others were using the sphere. Rather, how they weren't using it."
After slaying Firras and sealing the ruins:
"Back already? How're the other stormwardens? I can hardly wait to give those Sea Vipers a good thrashing."
:They've sealed the ruins. No on can get in or out. "Well. They'll be stuck in there for Y'ffre knows how long. At least the sphere's safe from the Sea Vipers. The stormwardens won't forget your help. May the storm travel before you, as they say."
==Quotes==
*"Hey! Over here! Behind the roots and corpses!" – At the ruins' entrance
==Appearances==
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Category:Online: Malabal Tor Characters