Count Hosni at-Tura

Count Hosni at-Tura is the Redguard proprietor of the At-Tura Estate and the leader of the group of smugglers known as the Midnight Union in the Second Era, who were taken as a neutral force in Stormhaven until the attack against Pariah Abbey.
Hosni at-Tura is the son of Lord Rihad at-Tura and Lady Sirali at-Tura, well known as a strong, respected and even feared leader of the aforementioned mercenary group, responsible for stealing the Dream Shard from the Spirit Wardens. During Vaermina's plot to dominate Stormhaven and shatter the Daggerfall Covenant, the Count served as a key character to the Daedric Prince's plan.
It was well known also about his romantic relation with Sister Safia, and the sudden break up to marry Lady Adima. This, added to the mysterious attack of the Midnight Union against the Spiritual Wardens, the stealing of the Dream Shard and the threatening of his own parents led the Vestige, under King Emeric's order, to investigate further.
==Interactions==
===Pursuing the Shard===
King Emeric believes Count Hosni has the Dream Shard stolen from Pariah Abbey. He wants me to ingratiate myself with the count in hopes of retrieving the shard.
===The Signet Ring===
Count Hosni at-Tura wants his father's signet ring, and he's tasked me with getting it. If I can retrieve the ring, he says I can name my reward. The Dream Shard, perhaps?
===Saving Hosni===
Lady Sirali at-Tura believes Adima controls Hosni through his dreams. She thinks I can save her son, Hosni, by entering his dreams as well.
===The Return of the Dream Shard===
Now that I've retrieved the Dream Shard, I can finally return it to the Spirit Wardens at Pariah Abbey.
===Vaermina's Gambit===
Vaermina's ultimate plan has been revealed. Her consort, the Night Terror, has seized King Emeric's mind and trapped him in a nightmare. I must face the Night Terror and save the king.
Hosni's shade, the Omen who possessed him earlier, guards the Key of the Thief, one of the keys guarding King Emeric's castle in his dreams. He wishes to once more possess the Count once the Night Terror controls Emeric's body.
==Dialogue==
===Pursuing the Shard===
"Well, an unfamiliar face. I'm certain I didn't invite you. What's your business here?"
:Count Hosni. We haven't met, but from what I hear, you could use someone like me at your side. "Is that so? Hunh. We'll see. Tell you what: I've got a task that needs doing, but it might get ugly. Take care of it for me, and you're in."
===The Signet Ring===
"Now, let's see. I gather you want a piece of the Midnight Union's action. As for me, I have a family situation that needs to be sorted out. That's where it might get ugly."
:What do you need me to do? "I want you to get the family signet ring. My father refuses to hand it over, in protest at my involvement with Adima. That ring should be my engagement gift—that, and all it bestows. Get it for me, and I'll give you whatever you ask."
::Where's your father? "I've put him for safekeeping in the guest house across the courtyard. I'd welcome him at our celebration, but he spurns us. Even a son can stand only so much."
:::I'll ask him for the ring. "See that you succeed. My beloved doesn't like failure, and insists that I punish it. Severely."
::::This is an unusual betrothal party. "My betrothed is an unusual woman. She challenges me, drives me to excel. She guides and strengthens me. And I find I've acquired her stimulating taste for bloodshed. There's nothing I wouldn't do for her."
===Saving Hosni===
"My betrothed lies dead before me, but all I can feel is … relief."
:You were controlled by one of Vaermina's Omen spirits. "I watched from a dream as a nightmarish reflection of myself committed mad crimes of blood. I killed so many … I threatened my own parents …. Righting the wrongs I did here will take years—but thanks to you, I can at least start."
===The Return of the Dream Shard===
"Now I must find ways to make amends. I know one thing—the days of the Midnight Union are over."
:What will you do now? "I have to repair the damage I've done. The first thing I'll do is order my guards to drive the Supernal Dreamers from our shore. Then I'll send for my parents."
::Do you need help? "You have more urgent work to do. The Dream Shard must be returned to Abbot Durak at Pariah Abbey. I sense that Vaermina's not yet done with Stormhaven. The Spirit Wardens will need the Shard to oppose her."
:::I'll take care of it.
==Conversations==
===A Prison of Sleep===
Count Hosni at-Tura: "Ha! Durak. You say we betrayed you, but the Spirit Wardens and the Midnight Union were never allies."
Lady Adima: "Indeed. We serve two very different mistresses. Our dream is your nightmare. Welcome to the new world, Abbot!"
Abbot Durak: "You're no dream spirit—you're real. Can you help me?"
===Saving Hosni===
Lady Adima: "Sister Safia was never worthy of you."
Count Hosni at-Tura: "At one time there was a spark between Safia and I, but she doesn't hold a candle to you."
Count Hosni at-Tura: "There is another woman. You can't compare to her. It's over."
Sister Safia: "Oh, Hosni! How can you be so cruel?"
Count Hosni at-Tura: "Cruel? Now that I see you clearly, it's a wonder I'm so lenient. Begone."
==Appearances==
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Category:Online: Midnight Union Members
Category:Online: At-Tura Estate Characters