Daraneth

Daraneth is a Bosmer mage residing in Southpoint. She is one of the few who managed to remain sane amidst all the chaos occurring in the town.
==Interactions==
===The Grip of Madness===
When the Vestige agrees to help Captain Elonthor locate his missing scouts, Daraneth offers to accompany them. 
===The Orrery of Elden Root===
Daraneth will instruct the Vestige in how to repair the Orrery for Ayrenn's ceremony.
==Dialogue==
Show: The Grip of Madness
Outside Southpoint (Posessed by Sheogorath):
"Did Captain Elonthor send you to mock me? Did you come to tell me I don't know the work of a Daedric Prince when I see one?"
:Daedric Prince? What Daedric Prince? "Isn't it obvious? Madness swept through Southpoint like a plague, and so quickly! Only one Daedric Prince has such power."
::Sheogorath. "No, it's …. Wait, yes, that's it exactly! The Daedric Prince of Madness himself, here in Southpoint. It's all rather exciting, isn't it?"
:::You don't seem concerned about Southpoint. "I'm exceptionally concerned. It is my home, after all. But I'd rather show my concern by doing something about the problem. The captain wanted to find his scouts, didn't he? We should get going!"
::::You want to come with me? "Of course! You need someone who knows the town, and I need someone with whom to take a stroll in this lovely rain. No use arguing, I've been getting my way since before you were born. Or do you want a sweet old woman to show more courage than you?"
:::::Conservator Daraneth, from the Orrery? "Yes? What of it?"
::::::You're needed in Elden Root for the ratification ceremony. "Actually, I'm needed in Southpoint. Unless the queen prefers it left to the whims of a Daedric Prince, she can wait."
After speaking with Lieutenant Hervarion (possessed by Sheogorath):
"Soldiers turned into bears? People setting themselves on fire? And now a mad mayor, locked in a cathedral! I know I should be horrified, but it all sounds so exciting."
:What can we do about those scouts? "Hmm? Oh, I suppose I can reverse the effects of the mayor's magic. After many, many years of honing my craft, this should be a simple matter. But if we're hunting bears, I'll need you to be the bait."
::You want me to be the bait? "I'm an old woman! And such magic requires precision. Wrestling with bears impedes precision. Slap them about their faces, throw sticks at them, call them harsh names. However you must, keep their attention while I do the complex part."
:::What can we do about the mayor? "I have an old scroll tucked away in my basement laboratory. If we have it in hand, it won't matter how tightly he's locked that cathedral door. But first we should rid Southpoint of its bear problem. Shall we?"
::::Let's go.
After trying to get into her laboratory (possessed by Sheogorath):
"We won't make it inside my laboratory unless we stop the lightning."
:This storm isn't natural. How can we stop it? "If someone conjured this storm, they'd do it from somewhere they could see everything in Southpoint. There's an old Colovian tower nearby. It's the highest point in the town, aside from the cathedral."
::Let's check the tower.
In the cathedral's catacombs:
"I don't remember how I came to be here in this cell. When I woke you were just standing there, foaming at the mouth. Count yourself lucky that Sheogorath had no desire to treat you like a puppet. Unlike myself."
:Why would Sheogorath inhabit your body? "I was in Elden Root when I heard some of the strange rumors coming from Southpoint. When I returned here, I recognized the signs. But when I arrived at my laboratory, Sheogorath was already there … dancing. Then I was dancing. After that, it all went dark."
::What happened next? "I saw and heard everything we did, but I couldn't affect a thing. It was a waking nightmare! My own mind, a prison. I expected him to kill us both, but we're here, aren't we? Best not to think of it. Applying logic to the Mad God is … unwise."
:::So what happened to Southpoint? ""Mayor Aulus" happened. He's always blamed others for his own shortcomings, but I never realized he'd been touched by Sheogorath. The only way the madness will end is with his death."
::::Do you really think he has to die? "He has the power to remake Southpoint in his image, to the Mad God's delight. Where Mayor Aulus goes, Sheogorath won't be far behind. I see no other way. Unless you convince Sheogorath to take him back to Oblivion, but arguing with the Mad God is folly."
:::::We need to get out of here. "I don't see how. Those bars are thicker than sword blades. We aren't going anywhere. It seems Sheogorath made a few changes to these catacombs. There were never any prison cells below the cathedral."
::::::Can't you use your magic to open the door? "I already tried. It seems Mayor Aulus bound my magic somehow. I'd say it's maddening, but less so than having a Daedric Prince steer you around like a carriage. When they come for us, we can try to fight our way out. If they come for us."
::::I'll kill him.
Show: The Orrery of Elden Root
In the Orrery:
"Strange to see you, after Southpoint. Not bad, just … strange. But no matter. I can hardly believe we're about to breathe some life into this old girl. And before you ask, yes, I'm speaking of the Orrery."
:Are you ready to begin? "Almost. You recovered the pieces needed for the Orrery's activation, so it's only fair you're here to put them in place. So I should be the one to ask … are you ready?"
::I'm ready. "Good! The first thing you'll need is to take up Rajhin's Mantle. "A god's hands move the Orrery," goes the translation. But that's a load of boarslop. You simply need to be in three places at once. Rajhin's Mantle should allow for that."
:::Is it safe? Rajhin's Mantle drove General Endare mad. "Oh, you'll be all right. That overly earnest fellow from the Mages Guild … Brelor, was it? He assured me you'd be safe if you wore it for no longer than ninety minutes. Or was it nine? No matter, the ceremony will take five minutes. Maybe six."
:::All right. Give me Rajhin's Mantle. "Approach the pillars beyond the Orrery itself. You must activate each in turn while keeping one thought in mind: when you wear Rajhin's Mantle, you'll never be held in place. From what I understand, it should do the rest."
After using Rajhin's Mantle to activate the pillars:
"That's it! It's working! It's actually working!"
:What next? "Here, take hold of the Heart of Anumaril. Place it in the pillar next to our royal observers. That should do it!"
::Do what, exactly? ""Awaken the Orrery," whatever that truly means. But have no fear. This contrivance allows me to manipulate its energies. This means I can keep Queen Ayrenn safe when she steps inside. Now go, place the Heart of Anumaril! Let's see what all the fuss is about."
==Conversations==
;The Grip of Madness
In the cathedral:
Mayor Aulus: "Who's there? How did you get in? Go, I want to be alone!"
Daraneth: "Don't you recognize me, Mayor Aulus?"
Mayor Aulus: "Daraneth! Thank the Divines. Sheogorath did this, all of it. He used me!"
Daraneth: "And how exactly did he use you?"
Mayor Aulus: "He promised me power, the respect I deserve … but then he cursed my tongue with madness and let me make a mess of this town!"
Daraneth: "You're so pitiful, even for a mortal."
Mayor Aulus: "What?"
<Sheogorath emerges from Daraneth's body>
Sheogorath: "You heard me! I've always wanted to meet a person within a person! Tell me, what's it like?
Mayor Aulus: "I'm … I'm so sorry, Sheogorath! I thought you'd abandoned me!""''
Sheogorath: "Aulie, I left you a tongue that drives people mad! But I suppose if you don't want my gift, I can take it from your mouth and give it to my new favorite mortal friend."
Mayor Aulus: "No! Think of all I've built here, the wonderful screams I've created, all in your name. Doesn't that make me your favorite?"
Sheogorath: "Oh, very well. Sorry, my second favorite mortal friend! We had a good run, but it's time for your curtain call."
In the dungeons:
Sheogorath: "And make it entertaining, would you? After spending so much time in this town, I finally know where the Colovians keep their fur hats."
Daraneth: "This is your chance to fix this mess. Go, deal with the "mayor." If Southpoint bores him, Sheogorath will leave."
;The Orrery of Elden Root
Prince Naemon: "And now the Ayleid deathtrap will tell us if we have an emperor in our midst. Truly, a momentous day."
Queen Ayrenn: "Naemon, now is not the time."
Prince Naemon: "Ayrenn, there's always time to protect you from yourself. For how could I let you risk your life in this contraption without testing it first, dear sister?"
Daraneth: "When you wear Rajhin's Mantle, you'll never be held in place!"
Prince Naemon: "It's incredible … I can see the White-Gold Tower! I …. No! What's happening to me? Arrgh!"
==Quotes==
*"Did someone call my name?" – After speaking with Captain Elonthor during "The Grip of Madness" (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"The streets are dangerous. We should check the homes. Be neighborly. See if those inside know where the scouts are." – Upon entering Southpoint (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"Hmm, no scout. And I do hope that smell came out of an animal." – in Vylie's house (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"No scouts here, just my neighbor. Although, this is certainly an … interesting arrangement." – in Pixot's house (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"This mayor seems a charming fellow. We should decide what must be done about him." – After speaking with Lieutenant Hervarion (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"Smash it in the head. Keep it away from me!" – While fighting the first bear (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"Keep that bear away from me!" While fighting the second bear (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"That wasn't so difficult, was it? Now, let's head to my laboratory. We'll need that scroll to get into the cathedral." – After freeing both scouts from their bear form (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"It's no use! Get out of there or the lightning will destroy you!" – When trying to enter her laboratory while the storm is active (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"Ha! I'm sorry, I just … I wasn't expecting that. We should head to my laboratory, now that the storm's clearing and all." – After Rufinus is struck by lightning (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"Now where did she … ah, yes! It's on my desk. Yes, over there, do you see it?" – Inside her laboratory (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"Let's head to the cathedral. We're the last people the mayor will expect!" – After picking up her scroll (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"Is that the mayor? Wait, I recognize him! Let me see if I can talk some sense into him." – In the Cathedral of the Golden Path (possessed by Sheogorath)
*"Good, you're finally coming out of it. We should … reintroduce ourselves." – In the cathedral's catacombs
==Appearances==
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