Gaius Platorius

Gaius Platorius is an Imperial envoy sent to the Town in to pay bounties for dealing with the large local goblin population.
==Interactions==
===The Goblin Scourge===
Gaius tasks the Fugitive with dealing with goblins which have infested the hills north of the Town.
===The Red and the White===
Gaius sends the Fugitive to Jena Matius to help her regarding a goblin problem.
===Goblins United===
Gaius has discovered the location of a goblin stronghold, where supposedly different tribes have gathered and formed an alliance. He asks the Fugitive to investigate if that is true, and steal the banners of the goblin tribes.
===A Fragile Alliance===
A group of White Ghost goblins has been spotted foraging for supplies. The Fugitive is tasked with killing the goblins and setting up a banner of a different tribe.
===The Blue God===
Aid Gaius in dealing more damage to the goblin alliance.
===The Goblin Messiah===
With the Goblin Alliance torn apart, Gaius wants to put an end to the Goblin Shaman responsible for its formation in the first place.
===The Message===
Investigate an Imperial document.
==Dialogue==
Show: The Goblin Scourge
"I don't know who you are, and I'm not interested. Well? What do you want?"
:My name is . "Well, , I don't like you."
:I'm just a weary traveler coming home. "Maybe you should keep on traveling then."
:You can call me sir. "I'll call you whatever I want."
:"So, what do you know about goblins? Filthy little creatures, all of them! They've infested the hills just north of here. The Empire has posted a bounty for each goblin killed. Are you up for it?"
::Sure, why not. "Good. Return to me when the deed is done."
::Not right now. "Suit yourself. I'll be here if you change your mind."
After dealing with the goblins:
"You managed to rid us of some goblins, eh? I'm impressed! Return to me if you feel like goblin hunting. There's plenty more to kill. Fare thee well, ."
Upon returning for the second job:
"There's always more goblins to kill! Are you up for it?"
:Sure, why not. "Good. Return to me when the deed is done."
:Not right now. "Suit yourself. I'll be here if you change your mind."
After dealing with the goblins:
"Back already? It seems goblins are no match for you, eh? Return to me again if you feel like goblin hunting. There's plenty more to kill. A good day to you, "
Upon returning for the third job:
"More goblins have been spotted in the hills. Are you up for it?"
:Sure, why not. "Good. Return to me when the deed is done."
:Not right now. "Suit yourself. I'll be here if you change your mind."
After dealing with the goblins:
"Perhaps we should call you the Goblin Slayer! Return to me if you feel like goblin hunting. There’s plenty more to kill."
"Seems like you're a natural at this. Return to me again if you feel like goblin hunting. There's plenty more to kill. Goodbye."
Show: The Red and the White
"Ho, Goblin Slayer. Jena Matius, one of our woodcutters, has a goblin problem. I told her you'd lend a hand."
:I'll see what I can do. "Just as I thought. Go find her, she'll give you the details. You'll be rewarded as usual, of course.’"
:I'm busy. "Are you? The usual award still applies, you know. Plus whatever Jena can muster."
::I'll see. "Suit yourself. If you change your mind, let her know."
::When you put it that way... "Just as I thought. Go find her, she'll give you the details."
If approached again:
"Don't forget to check on that Matius woman."
After dealing with the goblins:
"You've got the air of someone who's been killing goblins. The stench, I should say. It went well, then?"
:The goblins are teaming up. "I beg your pardon? What do you mean, "teaming up?""
::They had markings from multiple tribes. "And they weren't at each other's throats?"
:::No, just mine. "Damn. That's the last thing this town needs. Just this morning I thought, things just can't get any worse. Now we've got the Empire's very first goblin alliance on our backs? Hmm..."
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::::What do they want? "Apparently they're looking for a criminal on the run. Probably a Talos worshiper. Anyway, they said they were looking for local fighters to act as enforcers, so I thought of you."
If approached again before the Thalmor have arrived:
"Goblins have been pretty quiet these days. Come back to see me at a later time. According to the message, the Thalmor should arrive any day now."
Show: Goblins United
"Hello again, warrior. I've got a treat for you."
:Is it more goblins? "Of course. I have found out where the goblins have been hiding out. A stronghold downriver from here. Care to storm the stronghold?"
::By myself? "What's this? , terror of bandits, scourge of the undead... scared of a mere goblin hideout?"
:::It pays to be wary. ""
:::How about you storm the stronghold? Ahem. Your point is taken. At any rate, the aim is to scout, not massacre. Go in, and bring back some proof that the goblins are conspiring. Hopefully, you won't find any."
::::Simple enough. I'm in. "Wonderful! I knew I could count on you. Come see me as soon as you're done. One more thing! If there are multiple tribes involved, steal their banners. I'm certain they'll be useful. At least it will light a fire under the Empire's throne to send us some help."
::::I'll pass for now. "Hm. I was hoping I could count on you for this. Oh, well. Let me know if you change your mind."
::Okay, I'll do it. ""
::Not really. ""
:Don't waste my time. ""
After gathering the banners:
"How did it go?"
:They are allied under some leader. "Divines, help us. How do you know?"
::They were swearing an oath to a shaman. "A shaman? We might be in trouble. Damn! How many tribes were there?"
:::Three, and I have their banners. "Oh, well that's good. The Empire can't ignore us with this evidence."
::::I can think of a better use for them. "You can? I'm all ears."
:::::I'll plant one at the site of a massacre. "I see... pit them against each other. They're so dim, it might just work. We have to find a group of goblins from a single tribe. I'll start looking. In the meantime, well done!"
Show: A Fragile Alliance
"Ah, just the ruthless killer I wanted to see."
:No "Hello"? "Yes, yes. Hello . I've located a camp of goblins with white war paint. They seem to be gathering food. Could be a good time for our plan. Kill them all, then plant this opposing tribe's red banner. They're not too bright, so they should blame each other. Oh, and you'd better make sure it looks like the work of goblins. Try not to use magic or large weapons. You up for it?"
::Sounds like a plan. ""
::Not today. "Hmph. Well, I can't force you. Please reconsider. We could all be in danger."
:Watch it. ""
If refused at first:
"Please tell me you've returned to finally disrupt the goblin alliance."
:All right, I'm in. "Wonderful. Come back as soon as it's done."
:I'm still not sure. "Let's hope you make up your mind some day."
After taking the quest:
"Are you proctrastinating? Not very heroic of you."
After killing the goblins:
"You're still alive! That's a good sign. So?"
:It is done. "Oh, good. That will get them pointing their scabby little fingers at each other. Now we should see less of them, at least for a while. So long, traveler."
After waiting a while:
"I've already heard back from the Queen. It appears our efforts are paying off."
:Glad to hear it. ""
:Any more pests to clean up? "You are eager, aren't you? At any rate, I think it's best we lay low for a while. Let the in-fighting do its work. I'm starting to like you, Warrior. And I don't like anybody!"
::I'm flattered. "Don't let it go to your head. "
:::No, they left. "They did? Do you know if they ever found that Blade they were looking for?"
::::I guess they did. ""
::::Yes, it was old Henrik. "The weaponmaster? Unbelievable. Oh well, the Thalmor are gone, that's what matters."
:::I have no idea. "I guess they found what they were looking for. Good riddance!"
::Just starting? ""
Show: The Blue God
"I have some news for you, but I'm afraid it's a bit of a mixed bag."
:Any good news? ""
:What's wrong? "I've heard back from the Empire. They say they "simply lack the resources" to help us with our goblin problem. Fortunately, there's some good news. I've got a plan that will seriously undermine the goblin alliance. Dangerous and blasphemous. Right up your alley. That's everything."
::Okay, what's the plan? "We're going to plant another one of our goblin banners."
:::"We"? "You know what I mean. I've located a statue of Malacath that the goblins consider a religious artifact. An awful Daedra for awful little creatures. Antoine, one of our stone masons, saw the goblins carrying the statue into a cave. Go in, steal it and then plant the banner. Should be simple."
::::That could anger the Daedra... "Yes, yes, I know. Does that mean you won't do it?"
:::::That's what it means. ""
:::::No, I'll do it. "Wonderful. Antoine will take you to the cave. Speak to him before leaving if you want more information."
::::My kind of job. ""
:::So, it's the same plan. ""
If approached again:
"How goes it?"
:Still getting ready. "Can't be too careful. Talk to Antoine if you want more information."
After dealing with the goblins and stealing the statue:
"How did it go?"
:Just as planned. "So it seems. I've seen the statue already. It is quite unnerving. I've had it locked up in the town treasury. It won't bother anyone there. I doubt we'll hear from the goblins much anymore. Thank you for your help. You may have saved us all a lot of trouble."
Show: The Goblin Messiah
"Hello, Warrior. Can you lend me your ear a moment?"
:What is it, Gaius? "It's regarding the goblins again. Not their alliance, that's done for. It's the shaman that organized them."
::What about her? "Her? The shaman is female? Well, never mind. I have been thinking hard about this. I believe the shaman should be eliminated. What do you think?"
:::Do you know where she is? "In fact, yes. The Bloodfall Queen was kind enough to send us some information. One of her scouts spotted a strange goblin gathering herbs in a particularly hostile part of the forest. The place is full of trolls and spriggans. And the shaman's cohort, I'd imagine."
:::This seems unnecessary. "Well, if we don't take care of her now, she'll only gain more power. She will rally the surviving goblins. She did it once before, she can do it again."
:::I agree - she must die. "Good! I was sent a map of the area you can use to get there. Good luck!"
:::I'm busy. It will have to wait. "All right... but please reconsider. We don't want to waste this chance."
If refused at first:
"Have you come to tell me you'll go after that goblin shaman? I would be ever so grateful."
:Yes, I'll do it. "You will? Great! Let me know when the deed is done!"
:No. "Oh well, I tried."
After accepting the quest:
"Please hurry. I just want this over with."
Upon completion of the quest:
"You've done it! Thank you. The town is much safer now. Best of all, you've made my job a little easier. I don't think anyone here can repay you properly... but I pledge you my full support from now on. I hope that's enough."
Show: Wrath of the Sorcerer-King
"Well, that was something."
:Yep. ""
:What was? "Hm? Oh. Weren't you here for all the ghouls and magic and evil?"
::Yes, I was. Just messing with you. "Of course you are. ... Thank you. I moved out here because I wanted a quieter life. This was far too much excitement for me. Please keep the excitement outside the walls, will you?"
:::I'll do what I can. "That's what I like to hear!"
:::You're on your own. ""
::Nope! ""
:Aren't you going to thank me? ""
Show: The Message
"Well if it isn't my good friend the goblin killer. What can I do for you?"
:Is this an official Imperial document? "Let's see now... Where did you find this?"
::Someone gave it to me. "Well, somehow that person has access to the Imperial archives. This is an authentic document."
:::What is it? "These appear to be parts of court records from a military tribunal...Martius Silius? Really? Looks like our champion got into some trouble back in the day. Him and some of the men under his command."
::::What happened? "No details about the accusations, only that it happened in a town called Blackridge."
:::::Where is that? "Never heard about it. You'll have to ask someone else. And since I really don't care I'll just forget to report stolen documents from the Imperial archives..."
::::::Thanks. "Don't mention it. Really."
::That's not important. ""
==Quotes==
*"The Empire has posted a bounty for each goblin killed. Are you up for it?" – Prior to accepting the quest "The Goblin Scourge"
*"But you’ll do it eventually, right?" – If refused to participate in "The Goblin Scourge"
*"Well, I suppose those goblins aren’t going anywhere soon." – If refused to participate in "The Goblin Scourge"
*"But... goblins!" – If refused to participate in "The Goblin Scourge"
*"Maybe later, huh? I'll be here." – If refused to participate in "The Goblin Scourge"
*"Those goblins aren't going to kill themselves, you know? ." – After accepting the quest "The Goblin Scourge"
*"You know what they say... the only good goblin is a dead goblin."
*"More goblins have been spotted in the hills."
*"There's always more goblins to kill!"
*"Reports of goblin raids keep coming in."
*"The Empire has posted a bounty for each goblin killed."
**"Come back later, I may have another quest for you."
==Appearances==
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ru:Гай Платорий
Category:Blades: Quest Givers