Tamien Sellan

Tamien Sellan is a Breton residing in Eagle's Brook and Crosswych, Glenumbra. He is an ex-Red Rook bandit and now just wants to save both Eagle's Brook, Crosswych, and his father, Merien Sellan.
He is later encountered in the ruins of Salas En, where he is working alongside Lady Clarisse Laurent and her assistant Stibbons.
==Interactions==
===The White Mask of Merien===
Tamien, an ex-Red Rook bandit, claims he wants to save the town of Eagle's Brook. The Lion Guard, however, don't trust him. Tamien says the Bloodthorns are turning townsfolk into zombies. He wants the Vestige's help to prepare a spell to protect the villagers.
===Cutting Off the Source===
The Vestige cast Merien's White Mask, a spell to hide the villages from the Bloodthorn invaders. Now Merien wants the help from them to stop the Bloodthorn activity in Eagle's Brook.
===Legitimate Interests===
The Red Rook Bandits have taken control of the town Crosswych. Some of the townsfolk are trying to organize a resistance, but the bandits are determined to use the town as a base.
===The Miner's Lament===
The Red Rooks have taken over the Crosswych Mine, turning the miners into slaves. Further, anyone who resists them are sent into the mines as prisoners.
===Crosswych Reclaimed===
Tamien Sellan says the Crosswych resistance has gained enough momentum. It's time to deal with the Red Rooks' leader, Sternis Gelves himself. The Vestige needs to enter the mayor's house, find Gelves and kill him.
===Lady Laurent's Favor===
Tamien has been hired by Lady Clarisse Laurent. He has been told to gather her tools from the ruins of Salas En. the Vestige may either give him the tools or give them to Stibbons instead.
==Dialogue==
Show: The White Mask of Merien
"Please, they won't listen to me. It's true that I used to run with the Red Rooks, but I quit! I hate all the chaos they're causing in Glenumbra. Now I just want to help save my town, but the guards don't believe me."
:Why are you tied up? "The guards caught me sneaking around. They don't believe I'm trying to save the village. The Bloodthorn are gathering the villagers at the docks for sacrifice. They kill them and raise them as zombies! I don't want my friends to end up like that!"
::How can I help? "My father's a mage. His signature spell is a spell of hiding that I know can protect the villagers. If you can reach our house and prepare the spell, I can rescue the villagers and meet you there. You just need to convince Dame Clarique to free me."
:::Can't I just find your father? "I don't know where he is. He was in the village before the attack and I fear the worst. My father and I, we didn't always get along. That's why I joined the Red Rooks in the first place. I just hope he's still alive."
:::Tell me more about this spell. "It's called Merien's White Mask. My father loves to name his spells after himself. When cast on a building, the spell cloaks everyone inside in a shroud of misdirection. Makes anyone who looks see something other than what's really there."
::::White mask? What does that mean? "My father used to scare me with the spell. He'd cast it on his workshop and make himself look like a hooded specter in a white mask. We argued about it. A lot. I never found it as funny as he did."
Show: Cutting Off the Source
After talking to Merien Sellan:
"I'm glad to see the spell worked. That should keep these villagers safe. I heard you talking to my father, though. I hope you're not going to pursue his foolish plan. It's too dangerous!"
:You don't think his plan will work? "Oh, it'll work. But it's idiotic. As usual, my father only takes into account the big picture."
::What do you mean? "He's going to collapse his prison! I'm not an expert in pocket planes, but that doesn't sound healthy. He's going to kill himself to stop the ritual! I can't let that happen. I'm going after him."
:::You're on your own. Glenumbra is more important. I'm going to stop the Bloodthorns. "I understand. This is my battle to fight. Go. Stop the Bloodthorn. I'll free my father and bring him back here. Meet me here after you destroy the Bloodthorn boats."
:::I'll help save your father. We'll deal with the Bloodthorns later. 
After destroying the Bloodthorn boats:
"I … I failed him."
:What happened to your father? "I used his spell, the one he always used to scare me with, to slip in unnoticed and rescue him. As we made our escape, we were overrun by banekin. Father cast some kind of spell and I blacked out. When I woke up, I was here and he was … there."
::I'm sorry, Tamien. "I failed him, but you didn't. You stopped the Bloodthorn cultists, just like he wanted. I want to bury my father. Could you speak to Dame Clarique for me? I need a moment alone."
Show: Legitimate Interests
"I regret the day I ever involved myself with these Red Rook bastards. By the Eight, this ends here!"
I'm here to help the resistance. "We could use the help. These damned Red Rooks! They destroyed my town and now they're trying to take over Crosswych. I made a vow. I will have my revenge. I'm going to rally the people of Crosswych to take back their town."
:What do you need me to do? "The townsfolk are scared. If they stick their necks out, they end up as slaves in the mines. Or worse. We need the support of the town council. The few that haven't been dragged off to the mines need to show the people how to stand up to these curs."
::I'll talk to the councilors. "We need the support of the town council. Without them, the rest of the townsfolk will be too afraid to fight back."
:::Can I ask a few questions? "Of course. I'll answer what I can."
::::Any idea who's in charge of these bandits? "Sternis Gelves. He's the real threat. Without him, the Red Rooks are just disorganized thugs looking for pockets to pick and purses to snatch. It was his idea to take over Crosswych. He's building an empire here."
::::Which councilors should I talk to? "The most prominent of the remaining councilors are Councilors Virgile, Donella, and Theodore. Look for them around town and convince them to help us or we're finished before we even get started."
::::How are things in Eagle's Brook now? "About what you'd expect. It weights on me. That's why I made my way to Crosswych. I think I can help the people here."
After all the councilors have been convinced to join the resistance:
"I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the people have begun to rally around the idea of resisting the Red Rooks. The bad news is the Red Rooks have taken notice."
The councilors support the resistance. "This is just the thing we need to inspire the people. Now the resistance can get to work on getting rid of the Red Rooks."
Show: The Miner's Lament
"Anyone who stands up to Sternis Gelves ends up in the Crosswych mines. He works his prisoners to death down there. We need to close the mines and take that resource away from the Red Rooks."
Tell me about the mines. "The Red Rooks took control of the mines when they arrived. They work the miners night and day. And they also use the mines as a prison for anyone who causes trouble. Councilor Lia, Smith Suriel, and Len the Innkeeper were all sent into the mines."
:Do you want me to get them out of there? "That would be perfect! If you can free Len, Suriel, and Councilor Lia, the entire town will gain confidence. Let them know we're organizing. Maybe help some of the miners, as well. Then meet me behind the inn when you're finished."
::I can do that. "Talk to any miners you can get close to without arousing suspicion. Let them know we're organizing. Or just kill the Red Rooks in the mine. The miners will try to escape if you clear a path for them."
:::I'll do what I can to help the mines. "Your actions will raise the town's morale, I'm sure of it. I heard you spoke to Marent Ergend. That means we'll soon have more strong hands to help us oust these black-hearted rogues."
After miners have been rescued:
"I've heard your praises from a number of rescued miners. Well done."
I also killed Foreman Blaise. "Blaise? Dead? That's good news. I've sent some miners to Councilor Virgile to recover. As soon as they're able, they'll return to the mine and clear out the rest of the Red Rooks. Well done, my friend."
Show: Crosswych Reclaimed
"It's time. The people of Crosswych have taken up arms and are ready to retake their town. But first, Sternis Gelves must die."
Where is Sternis Gelves? "He's taken over the mayor's house. Since the resistance started, he never leaves the place. You'll have to fight through his personal guards to reach him. Fortunately, you'll have some help, if you want."
:What do you mean? "The resistance has grown, thanks to you. If you want help, use this whistle in front of the mayor's house. Anyone nearby will come to help. Find me when Gelves is finished. Meanwhile, we'll start removing the Rooks out here. We've got them on edge."
::I'll go find Gelves.
After Sternis Gelves has been killed:
"Thanks to your efforts, order and peace are restored. Crosswych will be back to normal in no time."
Sternis Gelves is dead. "At last, Sternis Gelves has paid for his crimes against Crosswych, Eagle's Brook, and my family."
Show: Lady Laurent's Favor
"Well, well, well! If it isn't my old friend from Crosswych. Let me guess—Lady Laurent has you helping clean up this mess she made? Or is it Stibbons? The bootless coward. He's hoping Lady Laurent will forgive him."
:Stibbons asked me to recover her tools. "Did he? I'm surprised he could get that out through the whimpering and whining! Lady Laurent already has someone to recover her tools, and you would recover them and give Stibbons the credit?"
::So does that mean you're gathering the tools? "Just following orders. Even before this, Stibbons couldn't keep up, so Lady Laurent hired me. I was just getting a bird's eye view before getting to work. Say though, if you were going to save Stibbons the trouble, why not help me instead?"
:::Why would I do that? "Well for one thing, I'm better-looking. For another, I'm actually getting paid. Stibbons was always just a glorified slave. Help me get the tools and I'll cut you in."
::::I'll have to think about it. "Don't think too long. I'll go down there and get the tools myself if I have to. They're in backpacks, by the way. I bet Stibbons didn't even tell you that."
:::::Have you collected any tools already? "I was wondering if you were going to ask that. Yeah, I snatched up a few toolbags earlier, but there's no reason for me to give them to you, is there?"
::::::[Persuade] I might as well hang on to all of them. "I suppose if you want to lug around the extra weight, I won't complain. Once you've got them all, though, just remember to bring them back to me, not Stibbons."
:::::::I'll take the tools and go then. Thanks.
:It's good to see you again. How's the mercenary business been? "It could be worse. Lady Laurent pays well and she's got a pretty ambitious travel schedule, so I'm getting to see places I'd never dreamed of. Can't say this desert's one of the highlights though."
==Conversations==
;Crosswych Reclaimed
Councilor Theodore: "Time for me to head back to the mine. We'll take care of any Red Rook stupid enough to stick around. Ha!"
Councilor Lia: "We need to make plans. This sort of thing must never happen to Crosswych again."
Tamien Sellan: "Perhaps I could help you with that."
Councilor Lia: "I was rather hoping you'd say that. Come, we should get started right away."
==Appearances==
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