Azei at-Owynok

Azei at-Owynok is a Redguard found at Ancestor's Landing and the Sunken Road.
==Interactions==
===Past in Ruins===
Azei at-Owynok will tell the Vestige where the ruins are.
===Present in Memory===
===Publish or Perish===
==Dialogue==
;Past in Ruins
"I'm glad that the Imperial has found someone else to talk to. His haughtiness is suffocating."
:Sophus said that this sword had a sad tale. "Yes, indeed it does. it is a story of jealousy and betrayal. Have you not heard the ballad of Navid?"
::I don't believe so. "In the early days of the Ra Gada, a powerful Ansei named Yaghoub led a vanguard of thirteen great warriors-Sword Singers all. In those days, Redguards bonds of fellowship were even stronger than they are now. These men were as brothers."
:::Go on. "One of the warriors, Navid, was strong but covetous. His dearest companion, Ihlqub, had met a woman named Sayeedeh whose beauty was legendary-hair like polished obsidian and eyes like darkest sapphires. Navid's jealousy grew and grew."
::::So he murdered Ihlqub? "Yes. Just so. While Ihlqub stood on the beach stringing his legendary bow, Navid crept up behind and thrust his sword deep into Ihlqub's back. Before Ihlqub died it is said that he looked on Navid with such sadness that Navid's heart broke in two."
:::::What happened then? "Wracked with guild, Navid fled to his tent, took up his grandest blade, and killed himself. When Sayeedeh heard of what happened, she threw herself into the water from the highest cliff. She was not seen again."
:What do you know about Sword-Singer Navid's sword? "The sword in question is a wondrous object, and Herminius Sophus believes it will appear to those who have a connection with death or whatever lies beyond."
::What sort of connection? "The great scholar from Cyrodiil doesn't know. Imagine that?"
::Is the sword powerful? "The magnificent scholar believes that the sword is too damaged to be used anymore, if it even exists at all."
:::What connection does the sword have with death? "The great scholar from Cyrodiil doesn't know. Imagine that?"
:::Why does he want the sword? "He wants to preserve it in a safe warehouse in Cyrodiil, where all the other artifacts have been taken, I imagine."
::::Why do you work for him? "If not me, another would surely stand here. My advice to you is simply to lok along the shore. Others searched inland and were disappointed."
:::::I'll do that. Thanks
After recovering the Ancient Sword:
"Did you recover the sword? We must speak before you go further with it."
:What do you mean? "I did not expect you would find it. Only those who are ... different ... are capable of such a feat. What do you intend to do with it?"
::Different? "Only those with the keenest senses can even see it, and only one without a soul should be able to take it from its resting place. I do not know how you lifted it unless you soul ... matter. What is your intention?"
:::Wait. I thought you didn't know much about this place. "A deception. I watch Herminius Sophus so he does not plunder Alik'r. I know more than his books have explained."
::::Can anything break the sword's curse? "No, it is a deep, ancient curse. There is darkness in that blade that even the Divines would struggle to banish. Sword-Singer Navid's spirit seeks to distance himself from the blade, but he is the source of its evil. He cannot keep shedding the burden to others."
:::::Herminius Sophus sent me to find the sword. "Even if Herminius Sophus escapes the vengeful spirits, he will take the sword to Cyrodiil. However cursed this sword may be, it is still a relic steeped in our history our heritage. It must stay in Alik'r!"
::::::I'll think on your warnings. "You bring only misery by removing that sword, wayfarer. Make the wise choice."
:::::::We'll see.
:::::I'll return it to Sword-Singer Navid, then. "That is for the best. Leave it at the Lion's Tomb on the shore. Then talk to Herminius Sophus before you leave; perhaps he will abandon his foolish search."
::::::I will.
::I plan to give Herminius Sophus the sword. "I urge you to reconsider. You do him no favors by giving him this blade. You know the curse it bears. Anyone who carries the sword will be attacked by those tortured spirits. Only the dishonored one is not so bound."
:::That was the agreement. Whatever trouble follows him is his own. ""
:::Then I'll put the sword back. "That is wise. Sword-Singer Navid was buried at the Lion's Tomb, thought he did not deserve such an honor. It was hoped the curse would fade in time, but instead the sword claims more victims. The curse is his to bear. He must takeback the blade."
::::I'll return it to Sword-Singer Navid, then. "That is for the best. Leave it at the Lion's Tomb on the shore. Then talk to Herminius Sophus before you leave; perhaps he will abandon his foolish search."
:::::I will.
;Present in Memory
If meeting him before Herminius Sophus, without meeting him beforehand:
"I beg of you to release me, for I am the unfortunate guide of a man named Herminius Sophus, a scholar who explores these very caves. I must return to watch over him, for I fear he may take precious relics from these tunnels."
:How did you get up there? "As I set up camp in the central chamber of this cave, a large spider bit my leg. I awoke to find myself in this unfortunate position, while the man I accompany wanders unattended."
::Where is the spider now? "Caves are often homes to such spiders. If you release me, it will likely feel the webs twitch, and present itself to you. Free me, then please help me locate Herminius Sophus. He should not be left alone for very long."
:::Not a problem.
After freeing him from the web:
"Poisoned by spiders ... be careful. They are attracted to movement."
:You were attacked by spiders? "As we entered this passage, I stopped for a moment, and Herminius Sophus continued on. Before I could turn around, a very large spider bit my leg and I fell, unable to defend myself."
::Didn't Herminius Sophus come back to find you? "There is a reason he hired a guide. I've heard him call for me, but it seemed he walked in circles and came no closer."
::Will you continue to work with Herminius Sophus? "Yes, for my duty is to protect innocents from predation. A spider's poison wears off, but research and collection by the untrained can never be healed. I see Herminius Sophus walks with you. You will share my wage for doing my job."
:::Do you think you can walk? "I am tired, and my muscles ache, but I am otherwise in good health. Had you not come along, however, the tale would certainly be different."
==Conversations==
;Present in Memory
After the quest:
Azei at-Owynok: "Herminius Sophus, what happened to you? You are in a terrible state."
Herminius Sophus: "Are you aware of the danger I was in?"
Azei at-Owynok: "But where is your pack? And where is Latebrius?"
Herminius Sophus: "Latebrius! Latebrius? I've been wasting away like a common beggar, and you ask after the monkey? I shall write about how awful you are as a guide!"
Azei at-Owynok: "I must ensure he does not lose his way again."
==Quotes==
*"It is my task to show the Imperial the sights of Alik'r."
;Past in Ruins
*"Friend, it is Azei! I must speak with you!" — After recovering the Ancient Sword
*"That fool has no idea of the danger you have put him in. I can sense the ghosts approaching even now. Tu'whacca forgive him ... and you." — After the Vestige delivers the Ancient Sword to Herminius Sophus
*"Death comes to us all. May we face it with honor." — After the Vestige returns the Ancient Sword to Navid, and speaks with Herminius Sophus
;Present in Memory
*"Can anyone hear me? Help me!" – Approaching him in the cave
*"Cut me down before the spiders return!" – Before getting him out of the web
*"Truly the gods smile upon me to return you to my path. Can you free me, and allow me the burden of watching over Herminius Sophus?" – The starting line of dialogue before accepting the quest, if met him before
*"You again! Truly, the gods continue to blight my path with your affliction. I expect Herminius Sophus enlisted you to facilitate my return. You are so very good at returning things to him, are you not?" – Before finishing the quest
;Publish or Perish
*Ever are you a servant of Herminius Sophus's whims. Have you no pride? – Before starting the quest
*I overheard what Herminius Sophus intends to do in order to pad out his research journal, and if I wasn't still sickened from this poisonous spider bite I surely would be now. – After starting the quest
*"It seems the only thing more loathsome than Herminius Sophus writing his own opinions for posterity ... may be the opinions that he ends up recycling from the scholars who have died here." – After the quest
==Gallery==
Azei at-Owynok Caught.png|During "Present in Memory."
==Appearances==
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Category:Online: Alik'r Desert Characters