Shazah

Shazah is a Khajiit and the sister of Khali. They are both the current Lunar Champions, the two next in line to possibly become the next Mane following Akkhuz-ri's demise.
Compared to her sister, Shazah is more reserved and studious, preferring the arts of magic instead of swordplay. She was deeply scarred in her youth by the death of her parents, Namu and Ubraz. During her journey down the Moonlit Path, she learns to accept these terrible events rather than fearing them.
In the end, if Khali is chosen as the next Mane, Shazah will be corrupted by the Dark Mane and will need to be put down.
==Interactions==
===Striking at the Heart===
The twins Khali and Shazah have come to Hectahame.
===Grim Situation===
Shazah will work with the Vestige to close all the portals the Dro-m'Athra are coming out of. She will later send the Vestige into the temple to help her sister, Khali.
===Grimmer Still===
Shazah will come to the temple to help cleanse it of Dro-m'Athra.
===The First Step===
Shazah and her sister Khali must undergo the first trial on their way to becoming the Mane.
===The Path to Moonmont===
Shazah and her sister Khali will be awaiting the Vestige in Moonmont.
===Motes in the Moonlight===
Shazah will cleanse the temple of the Dark Mane's influence alongside the Vestige and her sister Khali. At the end, The Vestige must choose which of the sisters will become the next Mane. The other sister will stay behind to guard the Dark Mane.
===To Dune===
Shazah will ask the Vestige to come with her to Dune, where she must walk the Two Moons Path.
===The Fires of Dune===
Shazah and the Vestige will work together to stop the Daedric invasion of Dune so that she can walk the Two Moons Path.
===The Moonlit Path===
The Vestige must guide Shazah through the Two Moons Path, where she will see visions of what will come to pass if the Khajiiti people are without a leader.
===The Den of Lorkhaj===
If the Vestige chose Shazah to be the next mane, they must guide her to the Den of Lorkhaj where they will face a corrupted Khali as well as Javad Tharn and the Dark Mane. She will be crowned the Mane afterward. If Khali was chosen to be the next Mane, it is Shazah who was corrupted. The Vestige and Khali must put her down, after which she will depart peacefully to the afterlife.
==Dialogue==
Show: Grim Situation
When meeting her in the Grimwatch Tree:
"Bright Moons light your path. You have chosen a particularly poor day to visit the Grimwatch."
:Can you explain what's happening here? "Shazah will tell you what she can. This one and her sister arrived just a few days ago. We came to Grimwatch on news of the Colovian invasion from the north. A siege sat at the fort's front gate."
::A siege? The scout said something about spirits. "Indeed. We had just begun to push back against the invaders when a dark spot appeared in the sky. The Mane! Shazah and her sister have known Akkhuz-ri for years. He pulsed with dark energies and spoke in a profane voice."
:::What happened then? "The Mane merely gestured and the earth shook beneath our feet. The ground split open and ruins thrust up from deep underground. Dark spirits, the children of Lorkhaj, boiled up from the depths. Dro-m'Athra."
::::I'm here to help. What can we do? "Sharp claws on you! Yes! We need to destroy the spirit wells that have opened within our walls. Break their grasp on Grimwatch, cleanse the fort, and we can go find Khali."
:::::Let' see it done. "I'm with you. Strange, how this one feels an instant connection with you. Fast friendships formed in battle, yes?"
::::::What can you tell me about the Mane? "Akkhuz-ri, as the Mane, is the spiritual leader of the Khajiiti people. Gharesh-ri, the Speaker for the Mane, does most of the actual governing. He was the one who signed the Elden Accord, after all."
:::::::What happened to him? "Dark moons, Shazah has no idea. Akkhuz-ri is … was a wise and gentle soul. He led our people with a deft claw, and always deferred to Gharesh-ri in political matters. This one grows cold at the thought of a future without him."
After talking to Rid-Thar-ri'Datta:
"That light … the first Mane. What did he say? What did he want?"
:He said I could pass through some flames? "Bright moons be praised! The fire barrier into the temple! My sister Khali led some of the remaining soldiers down into the temple below the fort. She was cut off when a barrier of dark flame went up."
::Where do I go? "The entrance to the temple is below, in the rift formed when the Mane tore at the ground. Find Khali and see what you can do. Shazah will do what she can to aid the soldiers here before she follows."
:::I'll find her, Shazah.
Show: Grimmer Still
When she enters Khaj Rawlith:
"Everyone dead and an ancient relic destroyed. I see Khali has been here."
:What's next? "I sense the source of this corruption is beyond the door up ahead. There's sure to be some kind of defense. Between the three of us, I'm sure we can see it done."
::So what do we do? "One of us should stay behind to hold the door. Shazah suspects this silence is merely the calm before the storm. The 'mathra are gathering in the shadows. I can smell them."
:::Which of us should stay behind? "You must go. Rid-Thar has given you his touch of grace. Either Khali or I would be fine, here. As you've seen, I'm something of an accomplished spellcaster. And Khali has waved a sword around once or twice."
::::I'd like you to come with me. 
::::I'd like you to stay and watch the door, Shazah. "Very well. I will remain and lead the defense. May your victory be swift and sweet."
:::::Thank you.
After destroying the crystal, if she was chosen as the Vestige's companion:
After destroying the crystal, if she was not chosen as the Vestige's companion:
"She wouldn't know an epic poem from a lunar chant, but Khali certainly is good with a blade. Well done."
:Thank you. I think we've contained the Dro-m'Athra. "Bright moons! It's been a privilege to fight by your side. I know now why Rid-Thar would choose you. Why he appeared to us. You are the Moon Hallowed. You must be!"
Show: The First Step
If the Vestige chooses to speak to her before Khali:
"Hmm. You know, that elixir was actually pretty tasty. They never mention that in any of the texts."
:Are you all right? "Oh, sure, of course. Hrm, are the walls supposed to wobble like that? Never mind. Are you ready?"
::I'm with you, Shazah. "That's the kind of confidence that we'll need. Let's do this."
"I just knew you had the makings of a Hallowed. I am very glad you're here. With you at our side, there are no questions we can't answer. No puzzles we can't solve."
"Hallowed, without your wisdom I don't know if I could stand to be here. Thank you."
"You heard my father, yes? We must pray at the lunar shrines to learn more of his … my past. Let's do it."
After seeing the vision of her father:
"My father … I should have known it would be one of our parents. Just like Mane Zebiden-jo four hundred years ago."
What happened to your father? "Father was sent to treat the Knahaten Flu outbreak in Orcrest seventeen years ago. The disease proved too potent, and … he and his team died. I was there, as a cub."
:How are you feeling? "I'm … I'll be fine. Khali and I have known we would face darkness here since we were cubs. I just wonder … I want to know what he meant, earlier. Let's go, and find out."
:Why was your father leading the team? "Father was the most talented alchemist in all of Dune. When we were young, clients would come from as far away as High Rock to consult him. I think the Mane himself asked Father to tend the sick."
:The Knahaten Flu? or You mentioned the Knahaten Flu? "A disease, a mysterious illness, that swept across the face of Tamriel. It is said that it was a punishment from the Argonians, a retribution for the dark deeds done against their race by the Dark Elves. But no one knows for sure."
::It created zombies? "No! Not at all. The creatures in these visions, I don't know … I don't. Wait, actually, it makes perfect sense. These visions are part of me, as much as memories. I was terrified of plague victims. So … so many bodies."
:Are you ready to move on? "I'm ready. I should warn you, though … we'll probably see some more of those flu victim monsters in the next room. I was so frightened of them as a child. Get ready, and … thank you."
::Lead on, Shazah.
After defeating the medical team:
"Those men and women worked with my father. Nien used to cook for us. She'd even stew vegetables, when we asked nicely."
I'm sorry, Shazah. "No need for sympathy, Hallowed. This is what my father meant. This is what he spoke of, when he spoke of decisiveness. I need to move forward. No looking back."
:Like your sister? "Yes. Like Khali. I've spent so much of my life studying. So much spent examining texts, words. Action, though. Action is needed to be a true leader. Let's go, Hallowed."
"It is interesting, yes? Shazah read for so long, she studied so hard … and yet I still feel like I was unprepared for this. She is very grateful she had you at her side, Hallowed."
Show: The Path to Moonmont
"Thank you, Hallowed. You've filled your role admirably, as hundreds of Moon Hallowed have done before you. You have the thanks of all who praise the Bright Moons."
:You are welcome, Shazah. "But then, enough about the past. Khali has already laughed at my attempts to write down what happened. We have much more dangerous, immediate threats ahead of us."
Show: Motes in the Moonlight
At the start of the quest:
"Khali has been champing at the bit. She has grown tired of these Dro-m'Athra, and hungers for bigger game."
:Bigger game? "We hunt the Dark Mane, who has taken root deep within Moonmont. His legions have boiled up from below, killed most of the monks. And the beacons that mark the site as holy ground are grown dark. They fuel a ward lock upon the temple door."
::What's the plan? "Take this prayer to the Bright Moons. We must go to the beacons, the large pillars around the temple. There, we pray. We cleanse the beacons and drive away this darkness. Hallowed, I know together we can see this done. What do you say?"
:::I say let's see it done.
At the southwest beacon:
"Hallowed, this one is glad you are here. This beacon has an intensity to its corruption …. It is teeming with the energies of the Dro-m'Athra. Shazah must perform the purification."
:Why do you have to do it? "You are powerful, my friend. But Shazah has long experience dealing with the dark energies here. She must be the one to dispel them. Besides, the ritual will no doubt draw attention. You must protect Shazah as she works."
::I'll protect you.
When making the choice:
"Hallowed, Khali is not prepared for what's required here. Choose me to contain the Dark Mane."
:You want to take on the Dark Mane's mantle? "Absolutely. Khali would make a far better Mane. Her strength and resolve would serve her well. Shazah is well acquainted with the darkness of the Dro-m'Athra. She knows what must be done."
::What about you? "I can do this. This is my responsibility. Take Khali and leave this place. Hallowed, she should be the next Mane. I am just a scribe who was born on a particular day, at a particular time. I do not deserve to be Mane."
:::[Shazah holds the Dark Mane] Thank you for your sacrifice.
:::Let me think about this for a moment.
:Can we talk about this, Shazah? "Of course, Hallowed. I will answer any questions I can to make your decision easier."
::If you become Mane, what would you do? "I would … I would try to lead with wisdom. As the monks taught us, as I learned from my father."
::What would your parents think? "Mother was always so proud of Khali's bladework. She used to have her demonstrate for the other children. I'm sure they would want Khali to be the next Mane. She is far stronger, braver, than I am. She is a better leader, and a proud warrior."
Show: The Fires of Dune
"Hallowed … you saved my life."
Are you all right? "I'll be fine. That was some damned impressive work. Khali would, I'm sure, offer you some kind of critique on your technique. I'm just glad I have you here today. Especially for what must come next."
:What comes next? "We have pushed back the Daedra. You heard the Tharn, he means to walk the Two-Moons Path himself. I can't … I can't put this off any longer. We must make for the Temple of the Dance. Follow me. I'll lead the way."
::After you, Shazah.
"My friend, the Moon Hallowed. Thank you for all you've done here today. And all you will do."
I'm proud to stand with you, Shazah. "And I'm proud to be standing with you. Ahem. Now then. Let's focus our wits, and prepare. Let's walk the Path and see this through. The way Khali would have wanted."
Show: The Moonlit Path
"I'm frightened, but I won't let fear hold me back."
I'm ready as well. "Good. Since we were cubs, Khali and I have studied the Path. I've read many accounts of past trials. What the Hallowed and the candidate went through â€¦ but nothing can prepare you. I know that now."
:We'll see it through together, Shazah. "We'll walk the path together, yes. I'll be relying on you, Hallowed. To be brave for me, for her."
::May I ask you a few questions? "I'll tell you all I can, Hallowed. I've read almost every tome in the Tales of the Two Moons Path series, and studied at the side of Moon Bishop Hunal himself. When I could understand him, anyway."
:::This will be dangerous, right? "I'm almost certain it will be dangerous, yes. Tharn promised us he'd walk the Path, didn't he? He's powerful and capable of almost anything. If he has been able to warp and twist the shape of the Two Moons Path, there's no telling what we'll face."
:::What can we expect? "According to the stories, the Path is a spiritual one. We're walking into the heart of my people, the very soul of the lunar faith. Each part of the Path represents something about the candidate, the Hallowed, and the Khajiit."
::::Represents something? "Yes, manifestations. In the past Manes have fought in climactic battles on the Path. They've loved and lost, seen distant shores and spoken to inhuman spirits. Whatever we face will represent the challenges of here and now."
:::How do we get to the Path? "The monks have done all the work for us. We'll just walk into the temple, and from there onto the Path. I believe I read once that the whole temple is suffused in moon-sugar vapors that allow for the mind to open to what can't normally be seen."
In the Temple:
"I've heard of these! Mane Jinninji-ri had them installed almost six hundred years ago during one of the many temple refurbishings. They were thought lost!"
"That was fascinating, Hallowed! If I had my way the whole Path would be learning about history. Heh, I'd bet if Khali were here she'd be bored silly about now."
Within the Demi-Plane of Jode:
"Have you ever seen a place like this, Hallowed? Even in my dreams, I never imagined it would look like this …"
Where are we? "I never thought I would see this place. I've seen drawings in the oldest texts... the Plane of Jode. The place where the Bright Moons dwell, the home of the gods. It's … different than I expected in some ways. But that makes sense."
:What do you mean? "The Path is changing to suit us, reflect the challenges we face. Just like for Zibbiden-jo … the Argonian soul reavers … sorry, Hallowed. Just thinking of one of the stories I read."
::Where do we go from here? "Let's just … wait a moment. If I'm right, the Path will show us they way."
:::All right, patience it is. "Quickly, Hallowed. After her!"
==Conversations==
;The First Step
Ubraz: "Shazah. My daughter. It's good to see you again."
Shazah: "Father?"
Ubraz: "You've become so adept with magic, my daughter. Your wisdom has far exceeded my own."
Shazah: "Father, you are my guide. Why are you here? What am I to learn from this cleansing?
Ubraz: "My Shazah, always so eager to learn. Cub, you and your sister have a connection that transcends knowledge. Now, you must face my past. Pray at the lunar shrines. Learn from Khali, that you may face what lies ahead at Moonmont. Become what you were born to be."
Shazah: "Thank you for your wisdom, Father. Goodbye."
;Motes in the Moonlight
After dispelling the barrier on the temple entrance:
Khali: "Shazah! What happened?"
Shazah: "That thing was stronger than it looked. I'll be fine. Let's get inside."
After aligning the altars:
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "The altars are aligned, the darkness thrown back. Destroy the barrier, Shazah!"
<Shazah dispells the barrier>
Shazah: "Let's see this done!"
Khali: "Right behind you, sister."
In the temple's deepest room:
Khali: "Where is he?"
Shazah: "I don't know. He should be in here."
Dark Mane: "You're mine now, "Champions!""
Shazah: "Khali! Watch out!"
Khali: "What? Aah!"
If the Vestige chooses Shazah to contain the Mane:
Khali: "Sister! Please reconsider!"
Shazah: "This is the way it must be. Sister, do not weep for me."
<Shazah absorbs the Dark Mane>
Shazah: "This creature is now contained. Leave this place … sister."
;The Moonlit Path
When aligning the reflectors, if Khali was chosen as the Mane:
Moon-Bishop Hunal: "Jone and Jode have spoken. Shazah, Khali … you were both born beneath the same moon. Never before has this happened. Never before have the Bright Moons gifted us this way. Forevermore you will be known as the "Lunar Champions.""
Shazah: "We … we understand. The Mane is strong, and we are … we are new."
Khali: "Yes, we understand. We're an embarrassment! We didn't ask for this. We were born this way, moons-be-damned!"
Khali: "Damned priests. Treating us like that. Even Shazah couldn't stomach it. But look at us. You and me, today. Shazah … I wish you were here."
;The Den of Lorkhaj
In the Den of Lorkhaj, if Khali was chosen to become the next Mane:
Javad Tharn: "Ahh, you remember her?"
Shazah: "Khali … I've missed you. You left me alone in the dark."
Khali: "Shazah? Is that you? You're alive? You're safe?"
Shazah: "Of course I'm alive. Safe and sound …."
Javad Tharn: "Your sister is safe. Her soul has been purified by darkness. Come, join her. Come join your sister."
Khali: "Let her go! Show yourself, you bastard! I'll take your face off with my claws."
Javad Tharn: "Oh, you want her free? Here is your sister, free. Your sister, my new Dark Mane!"
After slaying Javad Tharn and te Dark Mane, if Khali was chosen to become the next Mane:
Khali: "Shazah? Are you all right?"
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "Your sorrow is misplaced. Your sister is at peace. Together, you and she have walked the Two Moons Path to its end."
Khali: "No! Damnit … I had to let you go once already. I'm not ready to lose you again."
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "Her soul is at peace now. She has traveled beyond the Path to Aetherius. The light of the Bright Moons surrounding and guiding her."
Khali: "How can I trust anything I've seen? The Path has shown me terrors, lies … failure."
Shazah: "Khali … don't cry. Tharn can't hurt me now. I'm at peace. Soon I'll be with mother and father."
Khali: "Please … don't leave me."
Shazah: "Goodbye, my sister. You will be the Mane. You will lead the Khajiit with wisdom and strength. Know always that I love you."
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "Hallowed, Champion, your journey is complete. Return now to Dune, and begin to walk the next path in your lives."
==Quotes==
;Grim Situation
*"Return them to the shadows!" – When arriving at the first rift
*"They're worse than the Colovians were! Begone spirits!" – While closing the first rift
*"That is one. Now let's head to the next site." – After closing the first rift
*"Jone and Jode protect us." – When arriving at the second rift
*"I can see why the ancients locked these things away," – While closing the second rift
*"Only one remains." – After closing the second rift
*"Children of Lorkhaj! Begone!" – While closing the third rift
*"Well done! Let's head to the central tree. There, I can force out the rest." – After closing the third rift
*"This should seal Fort Grimwatch for now." – While closing the rift in the central tree
*"The first Mane? Incredible!" – After Rid-Thar-ri'Datta's spirit appears
;Grimmer Still
*"You've done well! Now, we must secure this place." – Upon her entering Khaj Rawlith
;The First Step
*"That hut. This place … are those supposed to be Knahaten flu victims?" – Upon stepping into the first room
*"This must be where I am to meet my guide." – In the second room
*"My father's medical team? Dark moons!" – In the final room, before facing the medical team
;Motes in the Moonlight
*"They come for the beacon!" – While purifying the southwest beacon
*"More of them! Watch yourself!" – While purifying the southwest beacon
*"It is done. Thank you, Hallowed. I shall meet you at the temple entrance." – After purifying the southwest beacon
*"Try to keep up, Hallowed!" – Upon entering the temple
==Appearances==
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