Rufinus

Rufinus is an Imperial residing in Southpoint. Like most of the townsfolk, he was driven mad when Sheogorath cursed the place.
He was granted powerful lightning powers which, in his drunken and mad state, has started abusing them with impunity.
==Interactions==
===The Grip of Madness===
Rufinus causes a lightning storm to erupt above Southpoint, preventing the Vestige and Daraneth from entering Daraneth's laboratory. If spared, he will later join the Vestige in the Cathedral's catacombs
==Dialogue==
;The Grip of Madness
Atop the tower:
"What are you doing here? I don't know you."
:Are you causing all of this? "So what if I am? They called me an angry drunk, said I'd never amount to anything. But now I have the lightning, and I'll give it to anyone who makes me mad! Shut your mouth and walk away, or you'll get the lightning. Just like all the others."
::You need to end this storm. "I don't need to listen to this. I'll show you, like I did them. Nobody pushes Rufinus around!"
:::Be reasonable. We can discuss this. "Think you can talk down to me? I'll roast you on a lightning spit! Your lungs will fry so fast they pop like kernels in a skillet. I'll make your eyes burst out of your face! You aren't better than me!"
::::[Persuade] It sounds like the person you're the angriest with is yourself. [Rufinus lives] "What are you talking about?"
:::::You're angry because you blame others for your own failings. You hate the person you've become.
:::<Push him over the edge> [Rufinus dies] 
In the catacombs:
"Just kill me, you crazy freak. Wait, you're not him. You aren't dancing. Who are you?"
:We met in the tower. You were struck by lightning. "I did? I had had a few drinks, and then I must've blacked out. Woke up here a while ago. Tried to sleep, but I kept dreaming of the same man. Wouldn't stop dancing."
::Are you all right? "Can't sleep, or the man dances. I don't want to dance with him. I'm coming with you."
:::Are you certain? I'm headed to stop Mayor Aulus. "Good. Still have a bit of lightning inside me. I'll help you get to him, so we can bash his face in."
::::All right. Follow me.
==Quotes==
*"That's it! Have some lightning!" – While throwing lightning at the Vestige
*"You want more lightning? I have plenty to go around." – While throwing lightning at the Vestige
*"You get the lightning! Now, you get the lightning!" – While throwing lightning at the Vestige
*"You're right! You're absolutely right! I pushed everyone away, and then hated them for leaving me behind! Thank you for helping me realize I'm the source of my own problems!" – After convincing him to stop with the lightning
*"That was the man, dancing in my dreams …." – After encountering Sheogorath at the bridge
*"Is my ear bleeding? Everything seems bright … this can't be good." – After lowering the bridge
*"My head … so dizzy … I'm all right, I'm all right. I … I can't …." – Before confronting Mayor Aulus
==Appearances==
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Category:Online: Southpoint Characters