The Observer

The Observer is a Dremora and the game master at the Cliffs of Failure.
==Interactions==
===The Endless War===
Partake in a twisted "game" to free three mages.
===A Thorn in Your Side===
Help Angof the Undying win the Observer's game.
===The Will of the Worm===
===A Bargain with Shadows===
==Dialogue==
Show: The Endless War
At the start of the quest:
"Why have you wandered into the Cliffs of Failure, mortal? Are you curious as to what you must face here? Do you wonder why we haven't destroyed you? Or why these mages are bound before us? I have answers, of course—if you are willing to listen."
:I'll listen. "The three standing beside me have either failed the Lord of Schemes in life or become bound to him in death. Redemption calls to each of them. But to win back the Dark Lord's favor, they must first win my game. And no one has ever won my game."
::And why are the mages here? "Why, these mages have joined the game! Sides have been drawn and tasks assigned. First, they each must perform a small deed for their new masters. If they survive that, then the fun begins—they can start killing each other."
:::Let them go. Now. "You ask so nicely, but no. Once you begin the game, only victory or defeat can set you free. You, however, shall add an element of surprise and excitement to the game. Will you rush bravely into the fray? Or will you turn and run like a coward?"
::::Tell me more about this game of yours. "My master hates when his servants fail him. It breaks his heart. But he will forgive if they can prove they still have something to offer. Take these three. Failures, every one. But my master offers a chance. He allows them to compete in my game."
:::::And how do they win this game? "The rules are simple. These three cannot participate in the game directly. They must use pawns to fight for them. In this case, the mages. If a chosen champion falls, so too falls the corresponding leader. And redemption slips from their grasp."
::::::And what's my role in all this? "You get to compete as well. Join a team and lead it to victory! Do this and you can claim the prize that has thus far been unattainable—freedom from my game! And I'll even sweeten the deal. Win, and you can take one of the mages with you."
::::[Intimidate] What's to stop me from just killing you right now? "I appreciate your spirit, but save it for the game. I have been master of this game for thousands of years. Many have tried to defeat me. All have fallen. I confess that the game has begun to bore me. Where is the challenge?"
:::::I'm not like the others you've faced. "How true! So you can understand my excitement! You have come here of your own accord. You seek to defend the mages. So … unprecedented! Still, to participate, you must choose a side. There are no wild cards in this game."
::::Where did you send the mages? "They are in the game now, below us. They fight for their lives, doing all they can to survive. I'll be curious to see if they make it past the first trial. So few do, you know."
:::::How can I get into the game? "That portal will take you to the battleground. Find the mages there—if they haven't been eliminated yet. Be warned. Once you enter the portal, you are committed to the game. Remember that. I don't abide cheaters or quitters."
After helping all of the mages with their tasks:
"You make a mockery of my game, mortal. By all calculations, the mages should be dead by now. But no. They still live. I must say, however, that my game hasn't been this exciting in a long time. So I grant you the ultimate boon. The right to choose!"
:And what would I be deciding on? "You must pick a side in the game. There is no other option. The rules are built into the very fabric of this domain. The only way to save your mages is to follow the rules and win the game. Now, choose a side or leave the mages to their fate."
::I wish to speak to the others before choosing a side. "Be quick about it. The game waits for no one."
::I can defeat your game. "So you believe. You must win the war first. Now who will you choose? Angof of the Reach? Thallik of the Wormcult? Or Kinlady Estre, the former Altmer Princess? You may speak to them once more before you make your decision."
:::I'll side with Agnof. "Angof the Undying grows weaker. He doubts the choices he's made. Regret overwhelms him and pushes him to desperate measures. Are you sure you wish to side with one who carries such a debilitating burden?"
::::I'm sure. "So you have chosen. So shall it be. Your allegiance has been pledged to Angof of the Reach."
::::I'll free the mages, but not with him. "Then choose your side and stop boring me with your indecision."
:::I'll side with Thallik. "Thallik, one-time servant of Mannimarco, sees nothing but death and desires nothing but power. There is more evil in his soul than you could find in a hundred mortals. Are you sure you wish to side with one whose soul is blacker than the night?"
::::I'm sure. 
::::I'll free the mages, but not with him. "Then choose your side and stop boring me with your indecision."
:::I'll side with Kinlady Estre. "Kinlady Estre of the silver tongue. Quick-witted and capable of bargaining her soul over and over. How many Daedric lords have won and lost it, I do not know. Are you sure you want to side with one who is so deceptive?"
::::I'm sure. 
::::I'll free the mages, but not with her. "Then choose your side and stop boring me with your indecision."
Show: A Thorn in Your Side
At the start of the quest:
"You have chosen a side. Now understand that only one contestant can win this game. And, as always, I can change the rules without warning in order to keep the contest exciting."
:So, you can cheat? "Never! The game is sacrosanct! But I can alter the rules to keep the contestants guessing and to keep my own interest in the proceedings high. Report to the one you pledged your allegiance to. The game begins now."
::I'll find Agnof.
After defeating him in combat:
"How positively exciting! You have won the game that could not be won. You defied the laws of this realm. Oh, well done! Well done!"
:I don't understand. I killed you! "Confounding, isn't it? Such is the way of things in Coldharbour. The game goes on, and so there must always be a game master. Still, I am amazed that you managed to win the game. That should have been impossible. So, choose your reward!"
::What are my options? "You won, fair and square. So you may select one companion to take with you when you leave. Only one. The others must stay and continue to play the game until they can win for themselves. Now, are you ready to make your decision?"
:::May I speak to them before I decide? "As you wish. But don't take too long. I have a game to get back to! Once you've made your decision, talk to me again."
:::I'm ready to decide. 
After talking to Agnof and Juline:
"What is your decision?"
:I won your game. Why must I choose? "Because the balance of the game must be maintained. If you select Angof, then the mages take his place. If you choose the mages, Angof remains as a leader in the game. You are lucky that I agreed to provide this reward at all."
::I'll take the mages with me. 
::I Agnof 
::[Intimidate] I'll take them all. Otherwise, i'll just keep killing you and disrupting your game. "What? How dare you threaten me! You are lucky that I even gave you a reward at all. The balance … the balance must be maintained!"
:::Give me Angof and the mages or I'll make sure the balance is never restored. "I … the unmitigated … how dare … fine! Take them all and do not return. My master will be angry, but not as enraged as he would be if the game was permanently disrupted. Now, be gone with you!"
==Conversations==
===A Thorn in Your Side===
The Observer: "You have accomplished the impossible! Now for your true reward. Prepare to face … me!"
Juline Ginis: "You won't face the Observer alone. We're in this together."
==Quotes==
*"You beat one of the champions. Impressive! Now the game is finally getting interesting!" – during "A Thorn in Your Side," after beating the first champion
*"And so the last champion falls. Interesting. Find me at the entrance to my watch to receive your … reward." – After killing the second champion
*"Defeat my guardians and reach the portal to claim your reward." – At the entrance to his watch
*"This contest is between your betters, mage. Off with you!" – In combat
*"Annoying mage! Away with you!" – In combat
*"I grow weary of your interference, mage. Begone." – In combat
==Appearances==
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