Dreekius

Dreekius is an Argonian in . He runs the Draggin Tale Inn.
==History==
Dreekius was born in Black Marsh. He later left his tribe and moved to Stros M'kai, a very uncommon thing for an Argonian to do at the time.
==Interactions==
===Arriving on Stros M'kai===
Tobias will meet you at the Draggin Tale Inn and tells you Dreekius can be trusted.
===Finding the Flask of Lillandril===
Dreekius will say he heard Crendal talking about a map piece.
==Dialogue==
Barkeep, well met. I'm Cyrus. "I know. I had Tobias made out a fool to believe you'd come."
Why? "I'm the one that smuggled his letter out for him. The Empire's been watching all shipments from this port; I figured our chances were slim."
Many thanks, then.
:(Tavern) "Welcome to the Draggin' Tale, by the way. Thesis-bound subsistence of mine, where there is good ear and ale coequal. What can I do for you?"
:A drink might be nice. I'll use your ears later, maybe. "Ever-ready to listen, softskin; let adventure thine be mine. I'll share what thoughts I can."
::(Thesis-bound subsistence) What are you talking about? "This tavern, of course, both site and subsidy of my studies. As well as a fine storehouse of spirits."
:(Iszara) What can you tell me about Iszara? "The Imperials came and I let her out through the window. I haven't seen her since."
::(Occupation) The occupation, it seems, is taking long to consolidate, with the League about and the Imperials still hunting for wayward Crowns -- "Hammerfell's the defiant line of the human lay, still, they say some still fight the Empire on the mainland."
::Is thus the Empire delayed in further expansion? "The whole wide-world -- the elf-kingdoms, and the beastlands -- waits to see what finally happens here in the last land of man."
::(Empire) "A word of advice: beware the Dragon-tribe of the Emperor. The warrior-king Tiber Septim does not tolerate rebellion. And governor Richton has promised summary execution to any who take arms to oppose his rule."
::Wouldn't dream of it. Unless he's responsible for my sister's disappearance. "Even if he were responsible, perhaps it would be wise to proceed cautiously."
::Cautiously, eh? If only I knew how to do that.
::(Imperials) You said the Imperials came here looking for Iszara the last night you saw her? "Not specifically for Iszara -- the Imperials had a list of dissidents they sought. Her name was there, with names of many other Crowns. Since that time I see only Forebears here."
:::(Forebears) The Forebears seem to enjoy your place. "The Imperial liquor tax has forced me to serve everyone, even this city's ancestral villains." 
::(Crowns) Tell me about the Crowns. "Their fire is gone since the Prince was lost. Few show their faces in Stros M'Kai. Some have passed to the mainland. Some few plot and scheme still, nursing fading dreams." 
::(Battle of Stros M'Kai) So Iszara did survive the Battle of Stros M'Kai? "Aye, she did and then hid well in its aftermath, until three months ago."
:(Restless League) What do you think of the Restless League? "A human tribe of ill-account, but whose single-mindedness is something I can fathom. Their raids upset my smuggling operations -- and oft-thus my fair nature; Valenwood wine's hard to come by, you see -- but over-that I have nothing worse to say."
::(Something you can fathom) You sympathize with the League, then? "Oh, no. I merely noted their clannish drives, which any Argonian might admire, being used, as we are, to honor the clan's interests about our own private affairs."
::How, then, does an Argonian manage to leave his tribe to wander Tamriel? "You refer to me? I do not wander, Redguard; this is a settled study for me, from which I'll add to the wealth of wisdoms when I return to my clan."
:::(Argonians) How have the denizens of Black Marsh resisted the Empire so long? "A thousand miles of swamp, bog, and stink aren't attractive to most humans, and terror of the Knahaten Flu still holds most at bay. But our day of testing will come."
:::(Study) What's your subject of study? "The other, of course -- those ones not skinned in scale. We see that Septim's tribes will not be long satisfied with the thrones of men and the elder race. One day they will come to Black Marsh. Argonians have lost land once before when we did not know our enemy."
:::I see. And what better place to learn the wants of men than at the bar? "There are other places -- universities, the military, the magical guild -- but I aim to chart man's geography of desire, which is most readily charted when he is drunk and blathering."
::(Raids) I myself was a victim of these raids. "More obstacle, I'd suspect, than victim, the raids has ended, it seemed: but your mischance may be token of renewed troubles the sailors speak of."
::Hm? "The League is marshaling anew its forces... or so the rumor goes."
::Some second Battle of Stros M'Kai? "True, it sounds unlikely. But they are daggerlads, the Restless League, and they vow to make war again."
:(Stros M'Kai) "Is this your first visit to Stros M'Kai, Cyrus?"
:Aye, but the occupation makes it seem less so. With the Imperial standards aloft at port it seems like any other vassal-town of Cyrodiil. "But for the unrest of like-blood...?"
:The only blood I care about is my sister's. As far as I'm concerned, new kingless Hammerfell has gone its way. "Your apathy is decidedly reptilian--"
:I don't know how to take that, coming from you.
:(Amulet) Hey, Dreekius, I got this delivery job that'll get me into the palace for sure. "What are you going to deliver?"
:Some Amulet meant for the governor. "Do you have it yet?"
:Not yet, I've got to get it at the Necromancer's isle. "Don't forget to bring some gold to pay the boatman, Cyrus. And be careful."
:: "Then deliver it, and perhaps while you are there you can ask a few questions about your sister."
:Thanks, Dreekius. I will.
:(Brawl) Sorry about the swordplay. "Keep it just 'play' and I'll not mind if it happens again. The Forebears have their troubles, so it's no surprise they come here looking to share them."
::It was good practice. "Practice as often as you like, save for the deathblow. And mind the furniture, please."
: "Don't know too much about Dwarves, Cyrus, nobody really does. You might want to talk to Lakene, though. He's a bigger Dwarf-buff than the Governor!"
: "Minor stuff, is all, and mostly nil now that the Governor's men are keeping such tabs on me."
::What can you tell me about the smugglers den? "It's run by some upright from the north; a quick-to-anger sort, and he only talks to members of the den."
::Hmm.
: "That bug's got you, too, huh? A lot of people on this island are looking for it --even the Empire, I hear."
::What would they want with it? "The scuttlebutt's they want it for an invasion of Summerset Isle, to help them dispel its magical defenses. Leastways, be advised that the flask's burial ground is well sought by more dubious parties than you."
:::(Lots of people) A lot of people are looking for the flask. Anybody in particular? "There's a Breton about town, loud and lit to here,, bu the name of Crendal. He was in a few weeks back bragging about having a piece of a map--"
::::A map showing where the flask is buried. "Yeah, but Crendal's a drunk, so make of it what you like."
:(Bye) I'd better keep moving. Can we talk later? "Any time, any time."
After fixing the observatory, finding Voa's ring, and helping Coyle and Saban:
How are you, Dreekius? "The Redguard. Good. Good to see you, again."
:(Voa's Ring) I found the ring mentioned in Brother Kithral's journal. It belonged to the Archmage Voa. "Prince A'Tor's wizard?"
::I think that's right. I wonder why the ring is so important? "Maybe you should ask Brother Nidal about it."
:(Fixed the Observatory) The observatory is fixed. Now I can use the telescope. "Astrology fan, are you?"
::It'll help me somehow, I'm sure.
:(Helped the Yokudans) I've helped the Yokudans solve their problem. The gypsy woman figures she owes me one now. "Never hurts to have a wizard on your side."
:(Bye) I'd better keep moving. Can we talk later? "Any time, any time."
After escaping the catacombs:
Hello, Dreekius. "Cyrus! I heard that Lord Rotund got you, but that you got away. Be careful, though. Imperial patrols are everywhere now. Richton's incensed anew, heh-heh! Good lad! By the way, that captain you rode in with was looking for you. Brennan, that's his name. Oh, and Siona wants to see you too. Getting to be the well-sought sort around town, now, eh?"
:(Contact League) Dreekius, I need to get in contact with the Restless League. "Try the lighthouse over in Saintsport."
:(Escape from the Catacombs) I think I got away too easy, like maybe the Governor is watching me, hoping I'll lead him to Iszara. "So you saw no sign of her in the catacombs?"
::There was a section closed off from me, true, but I don't think she was in there. The Governor admitted he would have executed her if he knew where to find her. I don't think he cared enough about me to lie to me.
:(Bye) I'd better keep moving. Can we talk later? "Any time, any time."
After having met the League:
Hello, Dreekius. "How are you, Cy?"
I trust our Captain made it out of the city, okay. "He hoped you might be there to see him off, but that doubtless your cup was full; leastways, he left this for you."
Thanks. "Tobias said that might make your search easier. How goes it, then?"
:(Met the League) Well, I met the League. "And?"
::Evidently, Iszara was an important member. They seem sort of rag-tag but there's something about their leader that worries me. "What did they say about your sister?"
::They've been hunting for her themselves for a while. They only let me into the hideout to find out what I knew.
:::(Iszara in League) I've been to the League hideout. They say that Iszara was in the League, and mention that they were preparing for a counterattack against the Empire, but that she put a stop to that-- "How?"
::::She stole a soulgem from them. If I can find it, I can find her.
:(Soulgem) What have you heard of soulgems, Dreekius? I need to get my hands on one. "Such arts are practiced in Black Marsh, but we use unhatched eggs in place of gems. The practice was outlawed for a while in the previous era, because such magic was so prone to error. But after the Mage's Guilds were founded, the ban on soulgems were lifted. You should try asking someone at the Guild here to find out more."
:(Bye) I'd better keep moving. Can we talk later? "Any time, any time."
==Quotes==
*"What is your pleasure."
==Trivia==
*When talking to Dreekius, a conversation about the Eye of Argonia comes up between him, Cyrus, and Tobias. This was a teaser to the planned sequel called The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Argonia but never had it's development started as Bethesda decided to move their focus on .
==Appearances==
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