Amiel Richton

Admiral Lord Amiel Richton (2E 816–2E 864) was an Imperial who was made the Provisional Governor of Stros M'kai by Tiber Septim after winning the Battle of Hunding Bay. He later died in the year 2E 864 at the hands of the Redguard rebel, Cyrus.
==History==
===Early life===
Amiel Richton was born on 2E 816 near the Strid River in Colovia. He grew up raised by a minor noble family.Richton's page on the Official Archived Redguard Website
===Service to Cuhlecain===
Amiel, like Tiber Septim, also began his service under Cuhlecain, the last emperor of the Interregnum. His family also supported Cuhlecain, and Richton himself was very loyal. After being overthrown, Amiel became in service of Tiber Septim.
===Captain of the New West Navy===
Tiber Septim employed Richton to be become the commander of the New West Navy, a navy responsible for battles west of Tamriel in the Abecean Sea. He led a campaign against the pirates of the Abecean, and commanded a squadron at the Battle of Bjoulsae that put Wayrest under control of the Empire. After Vasi Hadrach was assassinated by a Reachman in Daggerfall, Richton succeeded him and became the new Admiral.
===Battle of Hunding Bay===
Richton's crowning moment came during the Battle of Hunding Bay. Richton employed the Dunmer assassin Dram to shoot Prince A'Tor during the battle. After destroying many fleets, Richton finished off Prince A'Tor remaining forces and the Crowns by calling on the dragon Nafaalilargus to kill any remaining members as well as destroy the old quarter of Port Hunding.Intro to 
===Becoming Provisional Governor of Stros M'kai===
After the battle Richton became the Provisional Governor of Stros M'kai, which became one of the biggest supply ports for the navy. His job was clear the island and waters around of any Abacean pirates or Crowns and guard the Cape of the Blue Divide. Richton moved into Prince A'Tor's former palace and made it the base of operations of the Septim Empire on the island. Richton's rule was found to have been dictatorial and oppressive by the inhabitants of Stros M'kai.Events of 
===Cyrus and the Restless League===
Richton hired Cyrus to deliver N'Gasta's amulet to him. When Cyrus arrived and gave him the amulet, he asked for information on his sister. Richton lied claiming he knew nothing, causing Cyrus to threaten him. Cyrus killed three of his guards before being thrown in the catacombs by Dram. Cyrus had then later escaped.
Richton then employed Dram to hunt down Cyrus, though all attempts proved to be a failure. Cyrus plotted against Richton with the Restless League to overthrow Richton. Cyrus then killed Nafaalilargus who was guarding A'Tor's soul gem and used it to create the Soul Sword.
===Death===
Cyrus then invaded the palace. He used the Soul Sword to guide him and managed to kill many of the guards. Cyrus then reached Richton on the Dwemer Airship stationed on the palace courtyard. As the Airship began to fly, he dueled in sword combat and Richton was defeated, but managed to use his last moments to distract Cyrus. Cyrus was forced to surrender by Dram who held a dagger to his throat and dropped his sword. The sword then flew up and killed Richton by stabbing him in the chest, and later sliced Dram in two halves. Cyrus then jumped down from the airship and cut open the fabric, causing it to crash.
Cyrus and the Restless League remained victorious and freed Stros M'kai from Richton's rule, after which the Treaty of Stros M'kai was signed.
==Interactions==
===Retrieve N'Gasta's Amulet===
Upon retrieving the amulet and returning it to the palace, a cutscene will commence. Cyrus will threaten Richton for not giving any information on his sister and is thrown in the catacombs.
===Escape the Catacombs===
After Cyrus escapes a cutscene will show Richton telling Dram to hunt down the rebel.
===Attack on the Palace===
Cyrus will defeat the guards and eventually duel Richton, resulting in his death.
==Conversations==
Show: Escape the Catacombs
Inside Amiel Richton's Palace:
Guard: "This man insisted he deliver the amulet to you himself, milord."
Richton: "A certain amount of persistence is admirable, isn't it, Dram? Very well. Your job is done. Give the amulet to one of the Guards."
Cyrus: "Hold on, Governor. I have a few questions to ask you first. About a woman named Iszara."
Dram: "He's no Courier."
Richton: "This is not an audience, sir. You forget yourself."
Cyrus: "She's been missing for a few months and people think she may be in trouble. They also say you might have something to do with it."
Guard: "Milord?"
Richton: "No, no. I'll handle him. I know of this Iszara, young man. Her troubles are of her own making, I'm sure. When you mix with thugs and murderers--"
Cyrus: "Like I said, you might have something to do with it."
Richton: "Under Imperial law, the Restless League, and this Iszara woman, a known consort and confederate of the League, are guilty of piracy, sedition, and treason, and subject to summary execution. In my capacity as Governor, such executions are my responsibility. But... This Iszara has not come to my notice, and if she has disappeared, she has done so without my help. And now, I have other pressing affairs."
Cyrus: "Are you saying she was part of the Restless League?"
Richton: "You are dismissed, Courier."
Cyrus: "We don't seem to understand each other, Governor. Iszara is my sister and this isn't an audience, it's an interrogation. Tell me all you know or I'll give you more trouble than the League ever has."
Richton: "You would threaten an Imperial Governor? Are you simple? Threaten me, and you prove yourself a traitor... And must die for it. Guards, seize that man."
After defeating the three guards:
Richton: "So this is the Redguard fire I've heard so much about... Young man, you've the markings of a fine swordsman... But, by your actions, you condemn yourself, and forfeit your life. Dram?"
Dram: "No. Let me question this one. He is a fool... But fools can be useful."
After Cyrus escapes the catacombs:
Guard: "Governor! I have news of the Redguard!"
Richton: "Which bloody Redguard?"
Guard: "The one recently put into the catacombs, sir. The one named Cyrus. He has escaped!"
Richton: "What?!"
Guard: "He is nowhere to be found, sir. We are combing the streets for him now."
Richton: "But escape is impossible from the catacombs? The traps and so forth, right, Dram?"
Dram: "I hear you."
Richton: "Thank you, guardsman. Carry on. And keep me posted."
Guard leaves:
Dram: "I underestimated the Redguard."
Richton: "Bah! Overestimated the dungeons of our enemies, more likely! Never trust another man's deathtraps. Double the guard, immediately, and increase the patrols in town and along the waterfront. The Redguard must not find his siter."
Dram: "Leave him to me."
Show: Recovering the Soul Gem
Richton: "Dead."
Guard: "Aye, milord. The dragon is dead."
Richton: "And he's alive."
Guard: "We are not sure it was the Redguard, milord --"
Richton: "Don't be stupid. That bastard sweats heroism. It could be no one else."
Dram: "He has the soulgem."
Richton: "Why do I pay you exactly, Dram?"
Dram: "For my chilling countenance, of course."
Richton: "Leave him to me, you said, and with such confident assurance. I recall being set at ease about the matter. I recall thinking: Well, now at last I can get down to the task of administering this troubled province -- but this young man continues to cause us irreparable harm when we can least endure it."
Dram: "And now for the good news. Perhaps you remember the vicious group of rabble that's caused us so much trouble."
Richton: "The Restless League!"
Dram: "Whose hideout would have remained a mystery if a prematurely dead Redguard had never led me to it. It will take time to assemble an assault party, but I foresee no difficulties in cleaning out the whole League in one well-planned attack."
Richton: "I see. The Emperor warned me never to underestimate the subtlety of your schemes, Dram. Carry on, then. I await your full report."
Show: Attack on the Palace
Guard: "The assault ship is ready, lieutenant; the men are aboard. They'll never see us coming."
Dram: "I'll inform Lord Richton."
An explosion is heard in the distance:
Guard: "What was that?"
Dram: "He's here."
Inside the Palace:
Guard: "They're attacking the harbor!"
Richton: "Who is?!"
Guard: "A mob of them, Governor! We were caught off our --"
Richton: "The Redguard's behind this! I know he is!"
Dram: "He's here. He must have found some new friends."
Richton: "Get that Redguard. Take their leader, and they'll fall to pieces."
Guard leaves the ball room:
Dram: "The Dirigible is ready. Shall we begin the assault on the Restless League's hideout?"
Richton: "Forget about the League, Dram! We must evacuate!"
Dram: "But--"
Richton: "Who do you think is attacking the harbor, man?! It's the Restless League! They're blowing up our ships! That Redguard--the one you were supposed to kill a long time ago--he's succeeded in spraking the rebellion we were sent here to repress."
Dram: "We don't --"
Richton: "Enough! We'll take the Dirigible and make for the mainlad! Stros M'Kai is expendable! The Redguards may have their day here, but I will return... at the head of a fleet and the Emperor's Legions."
Atop the Dwemer Airship:
Richton: "How remarkable. I may well be the first Imperial admiral to surrender at this altitude."
Cyrus: "No surrender, Governor. You just die on your feet."
Richton: "The rules of engagement state quite clearly that a losing party may yield to his opponent on the field of battle, and that the victor may, within honorable reason, determine his ransom."
Cyrus: "Remind me in hell."
Richton: "But where's the money in that? Or Redguard honor? I know a swordsman like you, Redguard, can't kill an unarmed man... And as a gentleman, I place myself under your protection. And as a swordsman of no little accomplishment, I congratulate you on your mastery of the longsword. And I congratulate you also on your small victory here. I have failed my Emperor and may regret surviving to face his displeasure... but..."
Dram puts a knife on Cyrus' throat:
Dram: "Drop the weapon."
Cyrus drops the weapon and three guards appear:
Cyrus: "What were those rules of engagement again?"
Richton: "I'm sorry, Redguard. The rules of engagement govern the affairs of gentlemen. But you, a rebel in arms, a traitor to the Emperor, and a threat to the Emperor's peace... All you have earned is summary execution."
Dram: "You die now, Redguard."
Cyrus: "Do it then, because that'll be the easy part. But look down there Richton. Now there's an army that's tasted victory, and one you'll never defeat again."
Richton: "No more words."
Cyrus: "Richton, it's time you saw that Redguard fire you've heard so much about. You never did kill the prince, Richton. He lives."
The Soul Sword starts levitating:
Richton: "Gods!"
The sword then kills both Richton and Dram.
==Quotes==
*"I guess, then, it's time!" – Upon Cyrus boarding the Dirigible
*"Reconsider your options, knave!"
*"Watch your form!"
*"Ah!"
*"Rogue's luck!"
*"Whoa-ho!"
*"Pff-hehn-hehn."
*"Tut!"
*"Aaagh!"
==Gallery==
Redguard - Opening Loading Screen - Richton.png|Opening screen.
Richton's Death.gif|Richton's death at the hands of Cyrus and the Soul Sword.
Richton Walks in to Greet Cyrus.png|Richton walks into the palace to retrieve the amulet from Cyrus.
Richton Distracts Cyrus.png|Richton distracts Cyrus while Dram catches him off guard.
Amiel Richton Concept Art.png|Concept art.
Redguard- Richton and Dram concept art.gif|Richton and Dram concept art.
==Appearances==
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==References==
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