Kasura

Kasura is an old childhood friend of Blademaster Sai Sahan in . She is a former instructor at the Abbey of Blades in the Valley of Blades in Hammerfell, which was where Sai Sahan trained to become a warrior during his childhood. Kasura taught the art of body, blade and brilliance to the students there.
==Interactions==
===Valley of the Blades===
She, along with Sai, the Vestige and Lyris Titanborn, was present when the forces of Molag Bal assaulted the Abbey and razed it to the ground, but she left mostly unscathed, with just minor injuries.
===The Dragonguard's Legacy===
Kasura and Sai Sahan will ask the Vestige for their help in finding a means to defeat the dragons in Southern Elsweyr.
===The Horn of Ja'darri===
Kasura will be waiting in the Valley of Blades for when the Vestige and Sai Sahan have recovered the Horn of Ja'darri.
==Dialogue==
===Valley of Blades===
"Well fought! Sai Sahan travels travels with worthy companions."
:Are you injured? "My injuries are not serious. What are a few scars to an old warrior? Scars have the virtue of reminding us that our past is real. My students, and my home, have not fared half so well. I'm glad to see you, but curious why you are here."
::We've come for the ring. Is it safe? "They did not find the Ring of Stendarr's Mercy. But now that the King of Worms knows you are here, it is only a matter of time before he launches another attack."
:::Then we must collect the ring and leave quickly. "Indeed. Atop the eastern stair is the secret entrance to the Ancestral Crypt. The ring is within."
::::Let's go.
After taking the Ring of Stendarr's Mercy:
"The ring is yours. Guard it well. I must return to my students to begin the long task of rebuilding."
:Kasura, will you come with us? "Thank you, but I cannot leave the Valley of Blades. I must burry the dead and tend to the wounded."
::I must return with the ring, but perhaps Sai Sahan and the others can help.
===The Dragonguard's Legacy===
At the start of the quest, if the Vestige is with the Ebonheart Pact and "Valley of Blades" has been completed:
"It is good to see you again, warrior. I want to thank you once more for protecting our abbey the night that Mannimarco attacked. The fire of my gratitude still burns bright. Ah, but I digress. I have need of your aid once more."
:What task do you need my help with? "A former student requires my assistance, but I cannot do what is necessary on my own. You have heard that Dragons threaten Elsweyr? We seek the wisdom of the ancient Dragonguard who once hunted them nearly to extinction."
::And where do you hope to uncover the Dragonguard's wisdom? "In their tombs. I'll search one, you the other—using this Dragonguard seal. The seal will activate three glyphs that will reveal the entrance to the tomb. Between the both of us, I pray we find the wisdom my student seeks. Will you help me?"
:::I'll take the seal and help you. How do I find these glyphs? "Find the three glyphs in Othrenis. Let me mark the locations on your map, along with where I think the hidden tomb lies. I prepared notes as well. Feel free to take them with you."
::::How did you become an expert on the Dragonguard? "Expert? Far from it. I started looking into the history to help my former student. The recent Dragonguard were defenders of the Emperor, but according to legend, in the distant past they hunted Dragons nearly to extinction."
:::::Where are the Dragonguard now? "When the last emperor of the Reman Dynasty was assassinated, the Dragonguard were disbanded. Various emperors in the intervening years have formed their own versions to add legitimacy to their rule, but they were never the same."
::::Tell me more about this Dragonguard seal. "It's an heirloom my former student provided. It contains a minor enchantment that reveals hidden glyphs. I imagine it was once used as a way to pass along secret information. Now we will use it to find the hidden Dragonguard tombs."
:::::Who is your former student and where are they now? "We can discuss that later. Right now, we have our own tasks to accomplish. Remember, the Dragons are already loose in Elsweyr. Just know that my former student seeks a way to fight those great beasts before the damage they inflict cannot be undone."
After reading Kasura's Notes
"Once you determine the nature of the three glyphs, you can use that knowledge to reveal the entrance to the tomb. Feel free to consult my notes. They should help if you run into any problems."
:I have some questions about what you need me to do. "I'll answer what I can, but understand that my knowledge is based mostly on theory and conjecture. We seek hidden glyphs that will help us open Dragonguard tombs. At least, that is my hope."
::And what do the glyphs do exactly? "A series of glyphs act as a sort of key to the tomb they are connected to. The seal will identify which glyphs to use to reveal the entrance to the tomb. At least, that's what my research indicates."
:::And why do you need my help with this? "There are two tombs nearby. While you find a way to enter one, I will attempt to enter the second. This way, we will accomplish twice the work in half the time."
::What do you expect to find inside these tombs? "Historical documents would be good. The more we can learn about the Dragonguard and how they hunted, the better chance we'll stand against the Dragons. If we're lucky, we may even come upon one of the legendary Dragonguard weapons."
After retrieving the Wind Scour Sanctuary Map, if "Valley of Blades" has been completed:
"It appears you were as successful as I. Did your tomb contain anything of note?"
:Yes, I found a map to a Dragonguard sanctuary. "Interesting. I found a similar map, but to a different location. This might be exactly what my former student was hoping for. Will you come with me to the Abbey of Blades?"
::But wasn't the abbey destroyed by Mannimarco? "The damage was mostly superficial, though there is still much work to do to fully restore the abbey. My most accomplished student will meet us there. We can give him the maps to both sanctuaries and he can decide on the next course of action."
:::You're being rather secretive about this former student. "I think it best if my student introduces himself in his own way. Here, you should carry both maps and present them to him yourself. Come, I acquired horses to speed us on our journey."
::::Very well. Let us ride to the Abbey of Blades.
After speaking with Sai Sahan:
"Warrior. Did Sai Sahan find the maps as interesting as I expected?"
:Yes, he's studying them now. He suggested I talk with you about the grappling bow. "Ah, yes, the grappling bow. A most useful device. Like someone combined a crossbow with a grappling hook. Loose it at a grappling point and the chain retracts to drag you toward it."
::Sai said the ancient Dragonguard made use of this device. "So we believe. The device requires incredible skill, however. So far none of my students have mastered it. Why don't you give it a try? Gather the grappling bow from behind the statue next to the stables, then return here to begin your training."
:::All right, I'll gather the grappling bow and give it a try. "I expected you to rise to the challenge. You'll find the grappling bow behind the statue near the stables."
::::Can you tell me more about the grappling bow? "Well, I can certainly tell you what Sai has told me. When the Dragonguard hunted Dragons, they each crafted their own grappling bow. This one was found in a Dragonguard's grave."
:::::What did the Dragonguard use the grappling bow for? "Dragons fly, Dragonguard do not. Instead, the Dragonguard utilized the grappling bow to reach higher ground. At least, they did so whenever high points were available."
::::::Can we use the grappling bow against Elsweyr's Dragons? "I don't think any of us will have time to train to that level. With a little practice, however, it could serve as a means for achieving out of reach places. I think that's the best we can hope for in this particular instance."
After retrieving the grappling bow:
"Ready to train with the grappling bow?"
:Yes, I'm ready. "Use the grappling bow to get up to the roof of the training hall and light the brazier you find there. That will demonstrate your innate skill with the device. After that, talk to Sai and see if he's ready to decipher the maps."
::All right, I'll light the brazier and then speak to Sai. "Start on the ledge of the building behind us. Merely follow the grappling points until you reach the roof of the training hall. Good luck, warrior. And please, try not to injure yourself."
After discovering about Vahlokzin:
"The warrior returns. Was your search of the Dragonguard sanctuaries successful?"
:We learned of a Dragonguard weapon called the Horn of Ja'darri. It's apowerful Dragonhorn. "A Dragonhorn? I have heard of such relics in stories and legends."
::This one has unique powers, but it was stolen by a Dragon. "Stolen by a Dragon? Well, Sai Sahan has always enjoyed a good challenge. How will you find this creature?"
:::A journal contained a map to it's lair. It lies in Southern Elsweyr. "A long way to go, but such a relic is what Sai was hoping to find when he set forth upon this path. May Leki watch over you, warrior. You and Sai both."
::::Thank you, Kasura.
===The Horn of Ja'darri===
"It is good to see you hale and whole, warrior. But … where is Sai? Did something happen?"
:Sai is fine. We defeated Vahlokzin and retrieved the Horn of Ja'darri. "You found the Dragonhorn? By Leki's perfect blade, that is good news. Thank you, warrior. You did far more than help Sai Sahan recover the wisdom of the Dragonguard. Because of your efforts, he finally has a way to combat this Dragon invasion."
::Sai should be along shortly.
==Conversations==
===Valley of Blades===
Sai Sahan: "It is strange to return to these mountains. Memories of youth flood my mind, each one bringing its own sorrow, or its own smile."
Abnur Tharn: "Oh, joy. We've been here less than five minutes and Sahan is already getting maudlin and weepy."
Lyris Titanborn: "Shut up, Tharn! Don't let him get to you, Sai. Let him roll his eyes. Maybe he'll find a brain back there."
Sai Sahan: "What is this? The abbey burns! Quickly! We must find Kasura!"
Lyris Titanborn: "So much destruction! What could have done this?"
Abnur Tharn: "I'm afraid I've seen this before. Keep an eye skyward, Titanborn!"
Sai Sahan: "Kasura! There!"
Kasura: "Sai Sahan! Intruders ... cultists .... they attacked the abbey. So many of my students have fallen ...."
Sai Sahan: "Kasura! Are you injured? What happened? The abbey is in ruins, Kasura! How could they ...?"
Kasura: "A gigantic beast ... like nothing I've ever seen! The cultists ... they're opening rifts to Oblivion!"
Sai Sahan: "Save your strength, Kasura. We will make them pay, I promise you!"
Lyris Titanborn: "What do you think? Trap?"
Abnur Tharn: "It's only a trap if you don't know about it. I assume everything is a trap. Therefore, it's a challenge."
Mannimarco: "In the name of Molag Bal, come forth and destroy his enemies!"
Mannimarco: "Heed me, Daedric minions, and obey!"
Mannimarco: "Hosts of Oblivion, come forth and feast!"
Kasura: "Sai, the Titan returns!"
Mannimarco: "Ah, Sai Sahan and company, at last! My pet has been waiting for you."
Lyris Titanborn: "Eyes skyward! Here it comes!"
Mannimarco: "How many more of your friends must die, Sai Sahan? Where is the Amulet of Kings?"
===Ancestral Crypt===
Kasura: "Follow me. The hidden entrance will not be obvious."
Lyris Titanborn: "Why would a crypt need a secret entrance?"
Abnur Tharn: "It's a wonder there's an unplundered crypt in all of Skyrim! You Nords could learn a thing or two from the builders of Hammerfell."
Sai Sahan: "Perhaps Hammerfell could also teach Nibenay the virtue of good manners."
Kasura: "Here we are. Watch your step as you descend."
===Ring of Stendarr's Mercy===
Sai Sahan: "Tread lightly. Few living have been permitted to walk among these honored dead."
Sai Sahan: "Divad Hunding, son of Frandar do Hunding Hel Ansei No Shira, the greatest of the Sword Saints. The hearth of every household in Hammerfell has small alcove containing a copy of his father's greatest work, The Book of Circles."
Sai Sahan: "Ra Abah was a warrior of great renown. He fought alongside Frandar Hunding in the seven great battles against the Armies of Hira, and survived. At the final battle at Hattu Mountain, more than three hundred thousand gave their lives."
[After finding the Ring]
Sai Sahan: "It seems fitting that the Ring of Stendarr's Mercy lies with my father's greatsword. We will need both for the battles that lay before us."
Sai Sahan: "By the sword of my father, Nazir Itaf Sahan, I pledge myself to the destruction of Mannimarco and the liberation of Tamriel from the tyranny of the God of Schemes, Molag Bal!"
[After talking to Kasura]
Mannimarco: "I knew you would lead me to the ring, eventually. Give it to me!"
Sai Sahan: "Your presence defiles this place, Mannimarco!"
Mannimarco: "Give me the ring and I might spare your pathetic lives!"
Lyris Titanborn: "We struck down your Titan and we'll strike you down soon enough!"
Mannimarco: "The Titan was a prelude of what's to come if you continue to defy me!"
Abnur Tharn: "Defy you? Your delusions of godhood are laughable, your ignominious corpse-herder!"
Mannimarco: "Very well, then. I'll simply take the ring from your corpses."
Sai Sahan: "Blasphemy! How dare you raise the honored dead to fight your battle!"
[After defeating Divad Hunding]
Kasura: "Sai, look out! He's raising Ra Abah!"
[After defeating Ra Abah]
Abnur Tharn: "The next time you hide something from the most powerful necromancer in all of Tamriel, you might reconsider hiding it in a bloody tomb!"
[After defeating Ansei Kalam and Ra Adia]
Sai Sahan: "Hold the line! They must not get the ring!"
[After defeating Ra Hasa, Ra Huzar, and Ansei Satameh]
Sai Sahan: "Rest in peace, honored dead."
Kasura: "I swear on the souls of my ancestors, I will avenge Mannimarco's blasphemy!"
[After talking to Sai Sahan]
Kasura: "The damage is great, but if you had not arrived when you did, there would be nothing left to rebuild. Be safe in the coming days, my friends. I look forward to your return."
Sai Sahan: "The Abbey of Blades will rise from these ashes. If I survive the dark path we must walk, I will return to help Kasura shape a new generation of blademasters."
==Quotes==
*"We can depart for the Abbey of Blades as soon as you're ready." – During "The Dragonguard's Legacy," before departing to the Valley of Blades
*"Follow me, warrior. I find the view from this approach most inspiring."– During "The Dragonguard's Legacy," Upon arriving in the Valley of Blades
*"Behold, my home and heart. The Abbey of Blades." – During "The Dragonguard's Legacy," upon arriving in the Abbey of Blades
*"Many blademasters earned their titles on these hallowed grounds." – During "The Dragonguard's Legacy," in the Abbey of Blades
*"My student waits inside. I think he'll be pleased to receive the maps you carry." – During "The Dragonguard's Legacy," in the Abbey of Blades
==Trivia==
*Kasura also taught Sai at the Abbey when he was a child, indicating she has been an instructor for nearly her whole life.
==Appearances==
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