Little Leaf

Little Leaf is a Bosmer member of the Scaled Court trying to stop the Iron Orcs from building an army.
==Interactions==
===A Leaf in the Wind===
The Vestige is sent to the Valley of Scars to help Little Leaf face the Iron Orcs.
===The Serpent's Fang===
Little Leaf and the Vestige will work together to stop the Iron Orcs from raising an army of Trolls.
===Holding Court===
===Dawn of the Exalted Viper===
Little Leaf will fight to protect Regent Cassipia from the Vestige
==Dialogue==
;A Leaf in the Wind
"Let's not start something we'll both regret. I could use some help and you're going to want to hear what I have to say."
:Regent Cassipia sent me to help you with your Iron Orc problem. "Cassi sent you? Well, why didn't you say so? I'm so lucky that the regent looks out for me! All right. We've got a lot of work to do. Have you ever tried to change an Iron Orc's mind? Oh, this is going to be so much fun!"
;The Serpent's Fang
At the start of the quest, if the Vestige has previously completed "Slithering Brood":
"I'm not here to fight you. You're the one who helped Cassi, aren't you? She told me all about it. Are you busy? Maybe you can help me with something. It's rather important."
:I'm listening. "We need to stop the Iron Orcs! They're building an army of trolls! Regent Cassipia sent me to convince them to disband the army, but they took my gold and tossed me out! Now that you're here, I have a better plan."
::What's your better plan? "You're my better plan! Between my cheerful optimism and your proclivity for violence, there's no way we can lose. Anyway, you'll help, right? Meet me in the ruined tower on the nearby hill."
:::All right. I'll meet you in the ruined tower. "The Iron Orcs have figured out a way to turn a trollop of trolls into an army. It involves training, armor, and magical runes carved right into their skin. I'll meet you in Ilthag's Undertower and we can deal with the troll trainer first."
::::What should I know about Ilthag's Undertower? "Well, it's inside the ruins beneath the old tower. It stinks down there! That's what happens when you shove trolls and Iron Orcs into an enclosed space. Anyway, Ilthag uses the ruins as a training arena for the trolls."
:::::Why are the Iron Orcs building an army of trolls? "Because the Serpent told them to! But nothing good ever came from dressing trolls in armor and giving them weapons, and that's the acorn's truth! Anyway, stopping the trolls is all part of Cassi's plan to save the Scaled Court."
::::::But the Scaled Court is evil. "Some of them, maybe. But not Cassi and me! We joined the Scaled Court to change the world, not destroy it. We're going to fix all this. Honestly, I don't know what Exarch Braadoth was thinking."
:::::::Who's Exarch Braadoth? "Braadoth's the chief of the Iron Orcs. Kind of hard-headed and a tough old tree. When the Orcs joined the Scaled Court, Braadoth was given the title of Ophidian Exarch of Undulating Destruction. It's a mouthful, I know, but I love our titles!"
::::::::Can they really train trolls? "Ilthag can train anything! But the real secret is the red brittleâ€”I mean, the nirncrux. It makes the trolls more powerful somehow. If you don't help me stop them, all of Craglorn is doomed. And Regent Cassipia doesn't want to see that happen."
:::::You and Regent Cassipia seem pretty close. "Just what are you implying? Oh, I'm just rustling your leaves! Cassi and I are the very best of friends."
In Ilthag's Undertower:
"I tried to convince Ilthag Ironblood to stop training trolls with the gold Cassi gave me. Since that didn't work, I guess I'll have to beat him repeatedly with my pretty staff."
:Tell me more about Ilthag Ironblood. "Ilthag is the best Iron Orc warrior I've ever seen! And he's a remarkable teacher. No one else can train a troll like Ilthag Ironblood. And that's why we have to kill him."
::How in the world can an Iron Orc train savage trolls? "It helps that the trolls have been magically enhanced. But we'll get to that later. First things first. Let's go eliminate the Iron Orc battle trainer."
::How do you know so much about the Iron Orcs? "Well, I'm not an expert or anything. But I've been to all the feasts and get-togethers. One of the prerequisites of being Regent Cassipia's seneschal and bosom companion. I watch. I listen. And I take excellent notes!"
After slaying Ilthag Ironblood:
"I wish there had been another way. Poor, stubborn Ilthag. He should have taken the gold."
:I'm not sure killing the trainer is going to put an end to the troll army. "Good point. What was I thinking? We're going to have to do a lot more to disband the troll army. I guess I need to go talk to Runescriber Kulth, Armorer Uthik, and maybe even Exarch Braadoth."
::You might be on a first-name basis with the Orc leaders, but diplomacy isn't going to work. "You're right. I know you're right. That doesn't make it any easier. Still, I have a mission, and if violence is the only way to complete it, then violence it is."
:::So where do we have to go? "The Valley of Scars. And, yes, the place is as delightful as it sounds. It's north of here. You can't miss it. I'll meet you there."
::::Before we go, tell me about the runescriber. "Runescriber Kulth is a true artist! His intricate designs are so beautiful. And powerful, too! He adds nirncrux dust to his ink and carves the runes right into a troll's flesh. Says it boosts the magic. He works on the west side of the valley."
::::What can you tell me about the armorer? "Armorer Uthik crafts the armor worn by the trolls and the welwas. It's not ordinary armor, either. Uthik adds nirncrux dust to make her armor tougher and more powerful. Her forge is on the east side of the valley."
::::I think I should hear about Exarch Braadoth. "Exarch Braadoth is the Iron Orc chief! But he's also a ranking member of the Scaled Court. That's why he has that great honorificâ€”the Ophidian Exarch of Undulating Destruction! Wish I had a title like that. I'm sure he's in the valley somewhere."
In the Valley of Scars:
"I'm glad you made it! I don't think the runescriber or armorer will see reason any better than the trainer. I'm afraid the time for talk is behind us. Let's go dismantle an army!"
:Remind me what we're doing here again. "Do you often lose track of your thoughts? Happens to me all the time! In order to stop the Iron Orcs from building an army of trolls, we need to deal with Runescriber Kulth and Armorer Uthik."
::What do you know about Runescriber Kulth? "The runescriber's an artist! He carves intricate designs right into the flesh. Between his own talent and the addition of the nirncrux dust, his body decorations make the trolls more dangerous than usual. He works on the west side of the valley."
:::Nirncrux dust? "That's what you get when you grind nirncrux. You know, red brittle? It has something to do with the ancient Nedes. The Scaled Court has figured out how to use it to do all sorts of amazing things."
::What can you tell me about Armorer Uthik? "The armorer crafts protection that's as light as it is strong. I think it has something to do with the way she melds the metal ore with the nirncrux dust. We can find her forge on the east side of the valley."
:::What's nirncrux dust? "You really have a hard time following a conversation, don't you? Me too! What were we talking about? Oh, yes, nirncrux! The Scaled Court discovered something in the Nedic ruins. Now they know how to use the element as a sort of power source."
After slaying both Runescriber Kulth and Armorer Uthik:
"I guess this is it. Cassi put her faith in me, but I'm not sure I could do this without your support. Braadoth's throne room is deep inside the Exarch's Stronghold. Come on. We've got to make sure this troll army never goes to war."
After slaying Exarch Braadoth:
"So that's how he did it! He was imbuing the trolls with pure nirncrux! Fusing the armor and the runes into a powerful whole! I wonder what would happen if one of the mortal races was subjected to the process?"
:That won't happen. Braadoth is dead and the process has been disrupted. "Right. Of course. Cassi asked me to bring some of the altered nirncrux to her. So she can study it. I'll stay here and collect what I need. But thanks. I couldn't have completed my mission without you!"
==Conversations==
;The Serpent's Fang
Little Leaf: "Ilthag Ironblood! Will you please stop training those nasty trolls?"
Ilthag Ironblood: "Not this again, whelp! Away with you!"
Little Leaf: "Oh, well. I tried. The better plan it is."
;Dawn of the Exalted Viper
In The Howling Sepulchers:
The Thief: "Well done! With the farsight ritual complete, I can now locate the source of the magical disturbance."
<The vision starts>
Little Leaf: "Kelmen, can you still do that trick with the dead bugs? That was my favorite!"
Regent Cassipia: "Dear Kelmen is here to stop us, Little Leaf, not to perform tricks for your amusement. He fears the power I'll wield as the Exalted Viper."
Kelmen Locke: "This is madness, Cassipia. What are you thinking? No mortal can contain the power of a constellation!"
Regent Cassipia: "You never had any ambition, Kelmen. No vision. When I become the Serpent's equal, with the power of a celestial at my command, I can make this world a better place."
Kelmen Locke: "By destroying Belkarth? How does that make the world a better place? Little Leaf, surely you don't support Cassipia's mad dream."
Regent Cassipia: "That's enough, you old drunk. Belkarth represents what's wrong with the current age. Once I destroy it, I can finally begin creating a new and better world."
Kelmen Locke: "No, Cassipia. I won't let you do this!"
Regent Cassipia: "Not Cassipia, dear Kelmen. I am the Exalted Viper!"
<Regent Cassipia slays Kelmen Locke>
Titus Valerius: "Kelmen! No!"
In Skyreach Temple:
The Thief: "Regent Cassipia! You must not continue upon this dangerous path."
Little Leaf: "No! You don't understand! Leave us alone and everything will be fine."
==Quotes==
;The Serpent's Fang
*"These Iron Orcs are no fun at all! I had such high hopes for the diplomatic method." – While progressing through Ilthag's Undertower
*"Do you like the lute? I play. A little. Cassi says I'm good, but I think she's just being nice." – While progressing through Ilthag's Undertower
*"Now that you're here, let's go take care of the runescriber and the armorer." – At the entrance to the Valley of Scars
*"You're nice. I know, because I'm a remarkable judge of character." – In the Valley of Scars
*"What's brown and sticky? A stick! Get it? It's a Wood Elf joke!" – In the Valley of Scars
*"How do you do it? All this running around and fighting? I'm exhausted!" – In the Valley of Scars
*"Kulth eats Wood Elves! Well, that's what I heard. We have to stop him from inscribing trolls with nirncrux." – When approaching Runescriber Kulth
*"This nirncrux armor is tricky stuff. Without the armorer, the Iron Orcs won't be able to dress up their troll army." – When approaching Armorer Uthik
*"Well, that's done! There's just one more thing to take care of—Exarch Braadoth. His throne room is deep inside the mountain, behind the ostentatious door to the north." – After slaying both Runescriber Kulth and Armorer Uthik
*"What a view! It's so beautiful." – When progressing through the Exarch's Stronghold
*"I have to send word to Cassi. I'll meet you in the Valley of Scars." – After slaying Exarch Braadoth
;Dawn of the Exalted Viper
*"I won't let you hurt my Cassi!" – During combat
==Appearances==
*
Category:Online: Scaled Court Members
Category:Online: Craglorn Characters