Jakarn

Jakarn is a Breton rogue who is imprisoned in the Grave outside Port Hunding, on the island of Stros M'Kai.
==Background==
Jakarn is a womanizer, and with his smooth talking he has captured many hearts on the island. Among them are Irien, Nasmat, and Elethien. They all meet on the ship later and the three women want him to make up his mind or they'll throw him overboard.
After he has been recruited to Kaleen's crew, he will appear various times and help the Vestige perform their tasks.
Jakarn wound up with the other dissenting crew members with Captain Albert Marck and joined his crew in Wayrest. If the Vestige interacts with him, they will know what he has been doing since leaving Captain Kaleen's crew.
==Interactions==
===Innocent Scoundrel===
During the quest "Innocent Scoundrel," Jakarn can be interacted with after finding him in his cell. Afterwards the Vestige helps Jakarn to retrieve a stolen gem that he hid within a nearby goblin camp. Alternatively, if Jakarn is spoken to during "The Broken Spearhead," he will give the quest.
===Tip of the Spearhead===
Now that the Vestige has recruited at least one of the people Kaleen wanted, we can pull off her heist whenever ready. The goal is to break into Headman Bhosek's palace and steal the shipping logs from his lockbox.
===Into the Hills===
This quest is one of three quests within The Bloodthorn Plot quest line one must complete to proceed. Laganakh senses evil spreading on Betnikh and the need to know what's facing them before fighting, a use of a totem can bring up visions that might be of help.
===Carzog's Demise===
The investigations of the Bloodthorn Cult's activities have convinced Chief Tazgol that they threaten the Orcs on Betnikh. Lambur is leading the way to Carzog's Demise ruin to investigate them.
Jakarn is one of Captain Kaleen's crewmembers who opposes the retrieval of the ancient necromantic weapon for use of the Daggerfall Covenant, claiming it to be too dangerous a weapon at the same time complaining how life would be without challenge with the weapon in their hands.
===Ascending Doubt===
Jakarn has been hired by Lady Arabelle Davaux to obtain a set of amulets from Guild Scholar Valessea, but they got stolen before he got there. He is now investigating Valessea's disappearance.
===A King's Retreat===
Jakarn is sent to deliver the amulets to the representatives of the Ebonheart Pact and the Aldmeri Dominion. After the Vestige finds out that the amulets are cursed, they must track Jakarn and stop him from delivering the amulets. Jakarn later accompanies the Vestige to Sword's Rest Isle to look for Lady Arabelle.
==Dialogue==
Show: Innocent Scoundrel
Jakarn can first be encountered imprisoned in the Grave.
:An Elf named Irien sent me to find you. "Irien? Altmer girl? Yeah, I promised her a way off this rock. But that won't ever happen if I die in here."
:Captain Kaleen sent me. She needs your help with a heist. "Well, that's perfect! Get me out of here and I'm at your service. You'll find me a man of many talents!"
::"If I found a handsome guy locked in a cell, I'd free him."
:::Did you steal from Headman Bhosek? "Is that really important right now? Bhosek stole it from someone else. Can't steal from a thief. If you get me out of this, I'll owe you big."
:::Did you really steal a gem from Headman Bhosek? "Is that really important right now? Sure, I took that gem, but he took it from some poor merchant. Tossed him in here to die. Can't steal from a thief, can you?"
::::All right. I'll get you out. "Get me out of here and I'll owe you."
After releasing Jakarn from his cell and nearing the main exit of the Grave, he will wish to speak with the Vestige.
"We can't go that way."
:Why not? "Irien's out there. Oh, and guards. I saw many, many guards. Look. Let's slip out a side exit. That way, we can both keep our heads."
After exiting the Grave through the side exit, another conversation will follow.
"Thanks for breaking me out back there. Listen, while you're in a heroic mood, want to help me get something I left with the Goblins?"
:You gave something to the Goblins? "I figure, if you want something kept safe, give it to the Goblins. They'll watch it for free, they're too stupid to trade it, and they'll kill anyone who tries to take it."
::Won't they kill you if you try to take it? "Here's the thing. You went through a lot of trouble to free me, right? There's no way you'll let me get eaten by Goblins. So you, my good friend, will follow me to their mine. Yeah?"
After entering the Dogeater Goblin Camp, Jakarn can be found near the entrance of the mines.
"I unlocked the door. Now we can retrieve my gem. I'll see you inside."
:What does the gem look like? "It's as pretty as a thing can be. And as big as my two fists."
Jakarn can be them found near the entrance of the main chamber.
"This is the part where I trust you."
:What are you talking about? "I'll kill the Goblins in the scaffolding in the next room. You grab the gem. It's in a chest on the floor. There's a passage on the far side. Take that and meet me outside. If something goes wrong, regroup at the inn in town."
Once the stolen gem has been recovered, Moglurkgul can be found outside, looking for Jakarn. At this point the Vestige is able to choose whether to give the stolen gem back or keep it.
Jakarn can be later found in Screaming Mermaid, surrounded by a fresh pack of admirers.
If the Vestige had chosen to return the gem:
"Glad to see you made it out."
:I met Moglurkgul outside the cave. She's got the gem now. "Well that's a shame. Still, getting Moglurkgul off my trail is a good trade. She's relentless. I'll be honest. I'm just a little hurt. But since you saved my life, we'll call it even."
::You owe me a favor. "Yes. Yes, I do. I know someone on the island who can make us both rich. If you're up for another job, I think it's time you met her."
Show: Tip of the Spearhead
After hearing Captain Kaleen's plan:
"It's a wonderful day for a sailing trip, isn't it, friend? Especially if it gets me off this rock before Bhosek chops off my head."
:Jakarn, can you help me get to Bhosek's lockbox? "Bhosek keeps the key around his neck. A cinch to steal.I'll get the key off Bhosek. Meet me out back."
::Sounds great, Jakarn. "Get your disguise and meet me out back. Leave Bhosek to me."
::No need. I'll steal it myself. 
Out back:
"Ah, my lowly servant! You're just in time."
:What happened to Bhosek? "My dear friend, Headman Bhosek, is sleeping off the attentions of these two lovely ladies. They are quite a handful. And an eyeful too!Why don't you take the good headman's key inside for safekeeping?"
::I'll do that.
Show: Ascending Doubt
In the Alliance Capital:
"Hey there, good-looking! Are you the one Lady Arabelle promised to send to me? I could use the help! I'm neck deep in a secret mission that involves a beautiful missing woman. It's a mystery straight out of an Investigator Vale novel!"
:Tell me about this secret mission. "Ah, that part comes later. The darling Valessea has disappeared, so that takes precedence. I was hired by Lady Arabelle to pick up some medallions from Valessea. But when I got to her workshop, I found the place ransacked and she was gone."
::Any idea where we should look for Valessea? "People in my line of work tend to acquire various contacts. I put the word out and finally got one of mine to bite. I'm off to meet up with Tarazka now. So, want to help me find Valessea and talk to my contact? You'll be paid, naturally."
:::I'll help you find your missing friend and talk to your contact. "Here's the location where my contact, Tarazka, wants to meet. I hired a wagon to take us there. Hope you don't mind being in close quarters for a bit, my good-looking friend! Hop in and we'll be on our way."
::::Tell me about these medallions. "Valessea crafted them from a master medallion. Lady Arabelle says they're crucial to the success of our mission, but I stopped listening when I realized they weren't worth any gold. They're invitations of some sort, but she didn't tell me what for."
:::::Do you know how the medallions work? "Not really. My first job for Lady Arabelle was to track down the master medallion, the template used to make the others. I don't know the finer details. Or care to. I was supposed to get the medallions from Valessea, but they were missing, too."
::::::Why not just send regular invitations? "I asked the same thing! Lady Arabelle said, and I quote, "Don't be foolish, dear." She really knows how to wound with her words. It has something to do with Valessea's enchantments. They permit the wearers to enter a protected location."
::::Tell me more about Valessea. "Valessea's a gorgeous young wizard making a name for herself in the Mages Guild. I've only met her twice, but she's wild for me. She probably stays up every night dreaming of this handsome face. I have that effect on people, you know."
:::::Wait, you've only met Valessea twice? "Exactly! First at one of those stuffy Society of the Steadfast events that Lady Arabelle forced me to attend. Then I saw her again after I recovered the master medallion and delivered it to her workshop. All that matters is that we find her!"
::::::What's the Society of the Steadfast? "Some philanthropic organization that Lady Arabelle works for. They provide aid to those displaced or wounded by the ongoing war in Cyrodiil, among other charitable works. Now, can we go find Valessea, please?"
After speaking with Tarazka:
"Thanks for talking to Tarazka. He's as cranky as ever. Anyway, the prisoner he mentioned must be the lovely Valessea. We need to rescue her! Come on, let's get inside and find Valessea and her kidnappers!"
:Tarazka mentioned the Ascendant Order. "I should have expected that. I ran into them during my first job for Lady Arabelle. They got their hands on the master medallion before I stole it back. Makes sense they'd go after the others. But why take Valessea? That's not their style."
::Do you have any theories? "Theories aren't part of my repertoire. But I can smell trouble when it's brewing. The Ascendant Order is planning something big, and I don't like it. Come on, let's find Valessea. More rescuing, less speculating."
:::Tarazka said he left a lantern near the opening they disappeared into. Let's look for that.
In Khartag Point:
"The Ascendant Order must have a hideout in here somewhere. Tarazka said he left a lantern at the entrance, right? Let's look around for any signs of Valessea."
:What do you expect us to find in here? "Could be anything, really. Just keep your eyes open. And deal with anything that wants to stab, burn, or eat us. Remember, Tarazka said he left a lantern by a cave opening covered in vines."
::I'll keep an eye out. Let's go.
Outside Sareloth Grotto:
"Welcome to the arse-end of nowhere! This is the place Valessea described to me, the entrance to Sareloth Grotto. The five medallions must be somewhere inside. Let's hurry and get them back. You still have that shell Valessea gave you, right?"
:Yes, I have the shell right here. "Good, that will help us find the medallions once we get inside. Valessea said if you concentrate on it, the medallions will glow. I suspect the Ascendant Order won't make this easy for us. The bad guys never do."
::What kind of resistance do you think we'll run into? "No way to tell. But if we meet the Ascendant Champion, I owe her for tying up the beautiful Valessea. There's no call for that sort of rough stuff unless all parties agree. Anyway, remember—our priority is retrieving those five medallions."
:::I'll meet you in the grotto.
After retrieving the medallions:
"We recovered all five medallions. And we got to witness a surprise appearance by the mysterious Ascendant Champion we've been hearing so much about. Lucky us. A job well done, if I do say so myself."
:So what now, Jakarn? "Now, we get these medallions to Lady Arabelle. I can't wait to introduce you! She's quite remarkable—a former Lion Guard officer, spy, agent for High King Emeric, and world-famous author! But don't mention that last part."
::Lady Arabelle's an author? "Oh, she doesn't like to brag. In fact, she'll adamantly deny it if you ask. But she writes those wonderful Investigator Vale novels! At least, that's the word on the street. Anyway, we should get going before more of the Ascendant Order shows up."
:::Where do we find Lady Arabelle? "I'll mark the location of her camp on your map. It's safer if we split up, so I'll meet you there. You hang onto the medallions for now. It pains me to admit it, but I think you can protect them better than I can. I'm more of a lover than a fighter."
::::All right, I'll meet you at Lady Arabelle's camp.
Show: A King's Retreat
In Skywatch:
"Hey, good-looking! I wasn't expecting to see you again so soon. Oh, and I wasn't giving this fine seneschal a hard time. I was just … building a trusting rapport. Anyway, I delivered the Aldmeri Dominion medallion. We can be on our way."
:The Ascendant Order altered the medallions. Delric was killed when he put on his medallion. "What? Seriously? I'm glad I decided not to try on the medallions on my way here. Hey, I already delivered the Ebonheart Pact medallion! We have to get back to Windhelm. I am not willing to add regicide to my growing list of bounties!"
::I took care of it. Valessea made a powder to dispel the magic. I have it right here. "Oh! Good! Maybe start with that next time? Anyway, if you can dispel the evil magic, then don't let me keep you. You can fill me in on the details later. Just hurry before that pompous bureaucrat decides to try on the medallion."
==Conversations==
;Ascending Doubt
Upon arriving on Vvardenfell:
Jakarn: "Tarazka! You're looking well, you old cat!"
Tarazka: "Save it, Jakarn."
Jakarn: "You haven't changed a bit! Friend, go ahead and speak with him."
;A King's Retreat
In Skywatch:
Jakarn: "I appreciate your dedication to this uptight, surly demeanor, but I'm just here to deliver a medallion to Queen Ayrenn."
Seneschal Nomaadhel: "Be that as it may, a ruffian like you will not be allowed anywhere near our queen. I shall examine this medallion myself."
In the basement of Sword's Rest Keep:
Jakarn: "Listen! I hear someone up ahead!"
The Ascendant Magus: "Have you breached High King Emeric's quarters yet?
The Ascendant Champion: "Soon, my lord. We are almost through the wards."
The Ascendant Magus: "I will suffer no more delays. You have this last chance, Champion."
The Ascendant Champion: "Yes, Magus."
Jakarn: "Just how many people are in charge of the Ascendant Order?"
Further in the basement:
The Ascendant Magus: "What news of the woman?"
The Ascendant Champion: "She still eludes us, Magus. But there are only so many places she can hide."
The Ascendant Magus: "A careless mistake. Deal with Emeric. Then find the woman and kill her."
The Ascendant Champion: "It will be done, my lord."
Jakarn: "It sounds like they haven't found Lady Arabelle yet. Come on, let's get to her first!"
Back at Lady Arabelle's Camp:
Jakarn: "Lady Arabelle, are you sure you're not injured? Everything happened so fast at the keep."
Lady Arabelle: "Enough, Jakarn. I've been dealing with worse villains since before you were born!"
==Quotes==
*"Well, look who's here. Let me guess, you want into the Bloodthorn's secret lair? I unburdened their secret entrance of its lock." – When meeting him during Into the Hills
*"This place reminds me of the Grave. Great memories …." – When approaching the Bloodthorn Lair
*"Why do evil lairs always smell so bad?" – In the Bloodthorn Lair
*"I'm gonna rob this place clean, later." – In the Bloodthorn Lair
*"We could always ask them to leave the island." – In the Bloodthorn Lair
*"I'll catch up with you later. These Bloodthorns need to be robbed." – Before exiting the Bloodthorn Lair
*"Oh look, more gloom and death." – in Carzog's Demise
*"Follow me. I know a shortcut." – in Carzog's Demise
*"One moment, and I'll open this door for you." – in Carzog's Demise
*"Let's go!" – in Carzog's Demise
*"I'm off. Don't get murdered." – in Carzog's Demise
;Ascending Doubt
*"Ugh, it stinks in here. This is no place for the lovely Valessea. We need to find her." – Upon entering Khartag Point
*"That looks like a piece of Valessea's robes. She always did look great in that color. Come on, we must be close!" – Upon finding the robes
*"Looks like there was a scuffle here. The smaller footprints could be Valessea's." – Upon finding the footprints
*"Ascendant Champion, hmm? I don't like the sound of that." – Upon finding the Ascendant Order Note
*"Look, that must be Tarazka's lantern! I think we found our entrance! Valessea must be inside here. Let's go!" – Upon finding the lantern
*"Valessea! Your dashing hero is here to rescue you!" – In the Ascendant Order Hideout
*"That was Valessea! This way!" – Upon hearing Valessea cry for help
*"There you are, good-looking. Did you find the medallions? Let Valessea know." – After finding the Ascendant Champion's Orders
*"Mind your step and don't get caught in the muck. I almost lost a boot over there." – Outside Sareloth Grotto
*"Use the shell and see if a medallion is nearby." – In Sareloth Grotto, when approaching the first medallion's location
*"I see something over there!" – After locating the first medallion
*"Valessea is as brilliant as she is beautiful! The shell works! Now, let's find the rest." – After retrieving the first medallion
*"Use the shell again, there might be something here." – When approaching the second medallion
*"There's one!" – After locating the second medallion
*"Use the shell again, and keep your eyes peeled for anything glowing." – When approaching the third medallion
*"I see something over there!" – After locating the third medallion
*"There might be a medallion around here. Use the shell and look for something glowing." – When approaching the fourth medallion
*"Ah, there's the sneaky bastard!" – After locating the fourth medallion
*"That's all five medallions! Come on, I think I saw a way out of here!" – After obtaining all five medallions
*"See you at Lady Arabelle's camp!" – After he tells the Vestige to head for Lady Arabelle's Camp
*"Ah, there they are now! Over here, good-looking! Lady Arabelle, this is the one who helped me recover the medallions." – At Lady Arabelle's Camp
;A King's Retreat
*"The medallion's safe now. Please make sure you get it to the queen. Hey good-looking, I'll meet you at the docks." – After talking to Guild Scholar Valessea's projection
*"Hmm, no one to greet us. I don't like this. Keep your guard up, good-looking." – Upon reaching Sword's Rest Isle
*"Oh no, those are members of the Lion Guard. What happened here? Let's look around." – When examining the bodies of the Lion Guard soldiers
*"The Ascendant Order must have overwhelmed them. The Lion Guard are no slouches." – When examining the bodies of the Lion Guard soldiers
*"Definitely the Ascendant Order." – When examining the bodies of the Lion Guard soldiers
*"Damn! I can't believe they're really trying to kill High King Emeric! Come on, we have to get inside!" – Upon reading the Ascendant Champion's New Orders
*"Ugh. At least I didn't land on my face." – After slaying The Ascendant Champion
==Gallery==
Jakarn Womanizer.png|The three women want an answer.
==Trivia==
*Jakarn is voiced by Steve Blum.
*He turned down Majoll, who joined the crew because of him.
==Appearances==
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