Merric at-Aswala (Online)

Merric at-Aswala is a Redguard and a member of the Fighters Guild. Depending on which faction the Vestige joins, he can be found in either High Rock, the Summerset Isles, or Morrowind.
==Interactions==
===Anchors from the Harbor===
The Guildmaster of the Fighters Guild wants the Vestige to perform a task for her.
===The Dangerous Past===
After completing the quest and exiting Mzeneldt, Merric will take the items and reward the Vestige.
===Proving the Deed===
The Vestige and Merric meet with the Province Generals of the Fighters Guild. The Province Generals give them the task of investigating the death of Guildmaster Jofnir Iceblade.
==Dialogue==
Show: Unfriendly Competition
In the Earth Forge
"My work here is nearly complete, comrade. The core will soon be a weapon once again."
:Truly? "I believe so, oh my comrade. There's really only one way to find out: you will bear it into battle! The ultimate test will come against the Mortuum Vivicus itself."
::What's the plan? "No doubt Aelif has already told you of the council's decision. The province generals have condemned Colors to death. She never returned to any of her quarters. She seems to be avoiding guild members ... my friend, I don't know what to think."
:::How do we find her? "Aelif has a plan. Everything about what she proposed sickens me ... but we are desperate. She believes Jofnir can find Colors, track her somehow, that they are linked. She also thinks ... bah."
::::What? "She thinks Colors has turned on us. That she's gone over to the Prince of Lies. That if we can find her, we'll find the Vivicus ... enough. My friend, before you speak to her I must ask of you a question."
:::::What's that? "The one bright spot in the room, the Prismatic Weapon ... I can forge it in any form you desire! Stendarr himself speaks through my craftsmanship today. What will you wield? A greatsword, a longsword, a staff, or a bow?"
::::::A longsword. "A fine choice, oh my comrade. It will be done. Speak with Aelif and I will have a gift for you shortly."
::::::A bow. "A fine choice, oh my comrade. It will be done. Speak with Aelif and I will have a gift for you shortly."
::::::A staff. "A fine choice, oh my comrade. It will be done. Speak with Aelif and I will have a gift for you shortly."
::::::A greatsword. "A fine choice, oh my comrade. It will be done. Speak with Aelif and I will have a gift for you shortly."
:::::::Thank you, Merric.
After confronting Sees-All-Colors
"Dammit, Colors. The province generals were very clear ... but I've known her for so long. What will we do?"
:I was going to ask you. "I can't make this decision. Colors and I have fought side-by-side in some of the worst places on Nirn. Whatever caused her to act this way ... if she'd just spoken to me ... made me understand. Stendarr's blade!"
::Sees-All-Colors claimed to worship Meridia. "Truly? A Daedric Prince. But then, Colors has lead our charge against the Daedric anchors. She lead the hunt for the Mortuum Vivicus. She can't be all bad, then. Right?"
Back in the Earth Forge:
"She intimidates me as well, comrade. Do not worry. I'm sure Hakruba will treat us fairly.Stendarr make me truthful."
:Do you think they'll agree with my decision? "Comrade, the council has faith in you. I have faith in you ... as does Stendarr. What you did, you did for the good of the guild, and all of Tamriel. I know they will support your choice."
Outside the Earth Forge, if you spared Sees-All-Colors:
"Who could have known we'd be standing here like this, my friend? You destroyed an artifact of the Prince of Lies. And I ... I'm the new leader of the Fighters Guild."
:Congratulations, Merric. "Stendarr's sweaty swordarm, I still have trouble understanding everything that's happened. Aelif dead, a minion of Molag Bal.And Sees-All-Colors ... did we do the right thing?"
::She was trying to do the right thing. And now you'll be there to mind her. "Aye, you're right about that. But Aelif was my friend, comrade. I'd known her for ... we used to joke, you know? About what we would do if we led the guild.Without her, I don't know what I'm going to do."
:::Well, what do you want to do? "Do you have a favorite tavern? Hah! Right now, my friend, I will rest. What comes tomorrow comes then, and only Stendarr knows what challenges we'll face. For now, I will talk to the council. And plan for that tomorrow."
::::Is there anything else before I go? "Yes, actually. I'll make sure the way to the Earth Forge remains open to you from now on. I've found that the gear forged here often has special qualities. You might find it to your liking.Good luck, my friend."
:::::Thank you, Guildmaster.
Outside the Earth Forge, if you killed Sees-All-Colors:
==Conversations==
Countess Hakruba: "Sees-All-Colors. Present yourself to the council.
The council has decided we will honor the contract to fight the Daedra. Meridia continues to provide coin through her worldly servants. But we cannot allow a murderer to remain Guildmaster."
Sees-All-Colors: "I understand."
Countess Hakruba: "We have decided to award you a new title. The Light of the Guild. You will advise the new Guildmaster in all matters relating to the Daedra for the rest of your days. Penance for the blood on your hands."
Sees-All-Colors: "Thank you, Countess. I will not let you down."
Countess Hakruba: "You are dismissed. Merric, present yourself to the council.
Merric at-Aswala. In light of your service to the guild. In light of your sound judgement and brave heart, we cannot think of anyone more appropriate than you. You, Merric, are to be the new Guildmaster of the Fighters Guild."
General Flaminius Auctor: "It will be your responsibility to oversee completion of the contract established by Sees-All-Colors."
Svalkmar the Crude: "Remain vigilant against the forces of Molag Bal."
Ra'Zaym Iron-Ear: "The Guild is a shield, a bastion for the people of Tamriel. Wear it well."
Borogilmith: "You've been quiet, Merric. What do you have to say about all this?"
Merric at-Aswala: "I ... Thank you, council members. I accept this position with honor and grace. I swear to my ancestors, I will not let you down."
Countess Hakruba: "Now, Guildmaster, please see our friend out. We have much to discuss, and little time in which to plan. Comrade! We wish you well in your travels, and look forward to our next encounter."
Merric at-Aswala: "Come, comrade. You can't do much good hiding in this forge. Let's get you back into the fight!"
==Quotes==
===Proving the Deed===
*"By forge and fire, we prep for war!" –At the Earth Forge.
*"With war in our eyes we ready to die!" –At the Earth Forge.
*"With death in hand we bear our blades!" –At the Earth Forge.
*"By Stendarr's blade will we settle the score!" –At the Earth Forge.
*"My friends, you came just in time. I'm almost done." –At the Earth Forge.
*"The weapon is ready, comrade. Take it from the anvil, and follow us into battle!" –After Aelif interrogates Jofnir.
*"I've got it." - In the Halls of Submission.
*"Feels like the old days, Aelif. Let's get this done!" –In the Halls of Sumbission.
*"Speak with me a moment, comrade." –Outside the Earth Forge.
*"Thank Stendarr! You're with the guild?"
==Trivia==
*Merric becomes Guildmaster after the end of the Fighters Guild quest line.
*Merric's full title is "Resolute War Horn."
==Appearances==
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Category:Online: Fighters Guild Members