Noura

Noura is a Redguard warrior fighting in the Arena. She can be found standing nearby Henrik Seven-Swords in the Town.
==Interactions==
===The Lair of the Sorcerer-King===
Noura can be approached regarding the undead attacks, but does not offer any insights.
===The Dragon Slayer===
Defeat a challenger in the arena.
===Arena Quests===
====Tournament: Practice with Noura====
Noura allows the Hero to participate in a tournament, and offers practice.
====Tournament Trials: Connelain of the Reach====
Defeat the warrior to get closer to being qualified for the tournament.
====Tournament Trials: Najeepa Swims-in-Blood====
Defeat the Argonian combatant in the arena.
====Tournament Trials: Rakhad====
Defeat the Khajiit Rakhad in an arena fight.
====Tournament Trials: Tasha====
Defeat the Khajiiti spellsword to officially join the tournament.
====Exhibition Fight: Wolves====
As the first fight of the tournament, the Hero must face off against wolves.
====Tournament: Garzul gro-Durgoth====
Defeat the Orcish combatant in an arena fight.
====Tournament: Aragoth====
Defeat Aragoth in the arena tournament.
====Tournament: Severa Calvina====
Defeat the Imperial in an arena fight.
====Tournament - Round 1 Finals====
Defeat Wanum to advance to the next round in the arena tournament.
====A Question of Murder====
Ask arena combatants about the murdered combatant.
====Exhibition Fight: Bears====
Defeat the bears in this exhibition fight.
====Tournament: Molriel====
Another arena combatant, Molriel, has to fight the Hero in the arena.
====Tournament: Dalan Silver-Skin====
Defeat an overconfident Argonian combatant in the arena.
====Tournament - Round 2 Finals====
The finals of round 2 are official; defeat the combatant to advance further in the tournament.
====Exhibition Fight: Atronachs====
Defeat flame atronachs in this next exhibition fight.
====Tournament: Dalsa Veleth====
Defeat the Dunmer of House Redoran in another arena fight.
====Tournament: Arielle Themond====
A Breton is willing to fight the Hero in the next arena fight.
====Tournament - Round 3 Finals====
Advance further in the tournament by winning the round 3 finals.
====Exhibition Fight: Enchanted Statues====
Defeat enchanted troll statues in this exhibition fight.
====Tournament: Dinahan-Al-Rihad====
Defeat an exiled prince of Rihad in this arena match.
====Tournament: Thorbjold====
Defeat a famous Nord from Windhelm in this arena fight.
====Tournament - Round 4 Finals====
Defeat another of the Imperial team in the round 4 finals.
====A Visit to Blackridge====
Investigate the settlement of Blackridge, north of town, in regards to the recent murders.
====The Long Shadow of the Past====
Confront Martius Silius with the information you learned.
====Tournament: Brynhildur War-Wind====
Begin the fifth round in this fight with Brynhildur War-Wind.
====Tournament: Garen Bethalas====
Defeat the Dunmeri arena combatant.
====Tournament: Angarion the Bold====
Defeat the Altmer war hero Angarion the Bold.
====Tournament - Championship Fight====
Defeat Martius Silius in the final fight of the tournament.
==Dialogue==
"Can I help you with anything else?"
:Where are you from? "I'm from Sentinel, though I haven't been there in years. I've spent most of my life in the arenas of Cyrodiil."
:Are you a former fighter? "Of course! This armor isn't just for show, you know? I have a record of thirteen victories and a single draw."
:Were you here during the town fire? "No, I wasn't. Looks like you're doing a fine job getting this place back on its feet, though."
:Does the Bloodfall Queen know about this? "Actually, she strongly believes the contests might help the local economy by attracting more people to the gladiatorial games. Come to think of it, when we spoke, I got the impression she was interested in participating. Perhaps I was imagining things."
:Not right now. "Until we meet again."
Show: The Lair of the Sorcerer-King
"Hello, . Did you have something to ask me?"
:I'm interested in undead sightings... "Undead? In gladiatorial combat? That would scare away all our customers!"
Show: A Snake in the Grass
"Ah, Warrior. What can I do for you?"
:Noticed anyone acting suspicious lately? "Strange you should ask that. I just saw the priest, Guthrum, storm out of town. Apparently he was headed for the ruins to the North, which sounds dangerous given that undead creatures have overrun the area."
Show: The Dragon Slayer
"I've got someone in the arena looking to challenge the best fighter in town. He seems like the wandering warrior type, so I thought you might get along. Presuming you both survive. Interested?"
:I'll take him on. ""
:Not in the mood. "Too bad. Not sure he'll stick around if there's no one to fight. Let me know if you change your mind."
If refused at first:
"Come back to challenge our visitor? He looks like a good enough fighter. Should be fun."
:Yes, I'm ready. "Great! I'll let him know. Just come on in when you're ready."
:No, thanks. "Okay, your loss."
After accepting the challenge:
"You waiting for something? Go on, he won't stick around forever!"
Show: Tournament: Practice with Noura
"Hey, aren't you the town champion? I've heard a lot about you. , right?"
:You got me. "Rumor holds you're quite the warrior. Is this true?"
::What if it is? "I organize gladiatorial games with a group of former arena fighters. We're looking to gauge interest in our trade by holding an event in the old arena outside of town. Is that something that would interest you?"
:And you are? "Right, where are my manners... I'm Noura, nice to meet you. I organize gladiatorial games with a group of former arena fighters. We're looking to gauge interest in our trade by holding an event in the old arena outside of town. Is that something that would interest you?"
::Sure, how do I sign up? "Great! I'll get in touch with you when we've found enough participants!"
::What's in it for me? "Fame, glory, the reward... For some, it's simply the satisfaction of knowing they're the best. We make a point of treating our fighters well. You don't have to commit to anything."
:::I'd like to compete in one of your fights. "Great! Just come by the Arena whenever you're ready, we'll set you up!"
If approached again:
"Good morrow, warrior! I have something that might interest you."
:I'm listening. "My partners and I are setting up an invitational tournament to showcase the best fighters in Tamriel. This will be separate from official ranked fighting and will not affect combatants' official standings. The point is to give a good show and rekindle interest in our trade. Many famed combatants have already agreed to participate. Naturally, the tournament will also be open to skilled amateurs. I've put your name on the list for the qualifying trials. So, what do you say, Fugitive? Are you in?"
:Not interested. "But... you don't even know what it is! Come on, hear me out at least..."
::All right. "My partners and I are setting up an invitational tournament to showcase the best fighters in Tamriel. This will be separate from official ranked fighting and will not affect combatants' official standings. The point is to give a good show and rekindle interest in our trade. Many famed combatants have already agreed to participate. Naturally, the tournament will also be open to skilled amateurs. I've put your name on the list for the qualifying trials. So, what do you say, Fugitive? Are you in?"
:::Sure, why not? "That’s great! I knew you’d be up for it. I'll tell you when we’re ready for the first fight of the trials. Tell everyone to come to the arena, all right?"
:::I need some practice first. ""
:::I think I'll pass. "That's disappointing. I was hoping you'd be one of our champions. Come see me if you change your mind..."
If refused:
"Have you reconsidered my offer?"
:Yes. I'm in. ""
:No. "Fine. Let me know if you change your mind."
:How about a practice match? "Sure, if you think you need it. Come on, let's go."
In the Arena:
"Fighting combatants in the arena isn't quite like fighting goblins or skeletons. Your opponents are more skilled and resourceful. You'll need to analyze their fighting style."
:Got it. "What type of combatant would you like to learn more about?"
::Duelist. "Most of your opponents will fall in this category. They will have weapons and shields in addition to strong armor. These combatants don't cast spells. They will instead rely on blocking and dodging for protection. They can be vulnerable to Power Attacks and offensive spells."
::Skirmishers. "These fighters typically use versatile weapons with both hands, foregoing the use of a shield. This sacrifices some defense to increase damage, so they will usually have a few defensive spells to compensate. They will also use dodging and Power Attacks in order to keep you on your toes. Use their tactics against them if you can."
::Spellswords. "Some fighters will use both weapons and magic in combat. The combination is deadly. Cast the Resist Elements spell at the beginning of combat if you know it. Learn it if you don't. Weapons that reduce Magicka, or that do shock damage, can help prevent them from using their spells."
::Heavy Fighters. "These combatants favor heavy two-handed weapons. No shield, no spells, just massive amounts of damage. You need to survive their Power Attacks long enough to wear them down. Dodging and defensive spells are a must against these fearsome opponents."
::Enough talk. Let's fight. "Okay, show me what you can do."
At the end of the practice:
"All right, that's enough. You're definitely ready, at least for the first few rounds. Let's head back to town."
Back in town:
"I must say, some of your techniques exceeded my expectations! You'll make a fine combatant. I'll let you know when we're ready for the qualifying round. Tell everyone to come to the arena, all right?"
Show: Tournament Trials: Connelain of the Reach
"Hello, ! We're finally ready to begin the qualifying trials. Are you as excited as I am?"
:Yes. "Wonderful! I knew you'd like it."
:Probably not. "I understand, trying to keep cool under pressure. Don't worry, you'll do great."
:"Your first bout will be against a young warrior from the Reach named Connelain."
:""
::Yes, we have. "Well then, you already know what to expect. Have a good fight!"
:""
::I'll crush it. ""
::Maybe he'll defeat me. "Sure, anything's possible. Head up to the Arena, and we'll find out! Tell everyone to come to the arena, all right?"
If approached again:
"Remember, the point isn't just to defeat your opponent, but to demonstrate you can put on a good show."
Inside the arena:
"Let's have a good, clean fight, all right?"
"You're not here to fight me, remember?"
:"Good luck, Warrior."
After winning:
"Congratulations, Warrior."
"Are you all right? You took some heavy blows..."
:"Let's head back to town."
Back in town:
"Well, that was brutal... Good job! There are three more fights in the qualifying trials, so stay sharp. I'll let you know as soon as the next one is ready. Good luck out there, ."
Show: Tournament Trials: Najeepa Swims-in-Blood
"Hello warrior. The next combatant is ready for you! This one specifically requested that she be matched with you. Says she learned much from you last time. She's a bit strange, that Najeepa... This should make for an interesting fight."
Back in town:
"So, I just talked with Najeepa, and she wanted me to thank you... for defeating her? Maybe you hit her on the head a bit too hard..."
:Maybe. "In any case, this means only two more fights to qualify for the tournament! I'll let you know when the next qualifying fight is ready as soon as I can. I'll see you around, Warrior."
:She knows the value of failure. ""
Show: Tournament Trials: Rakhad
"Ah, Fugitive! Are you ready for your next fight in the tournament trials?"
:I am. "Good. You're up against a Khajiit warrior named Rakhad."
::I've faced him before. "So I hear. We’ll see how well he fares against you this time. See you in the arena!"
Back in town:
"That was quite the fight! I don't think *that one* will step back in the arena anytime soon... Meanwhile, *you* are just one fight away from qualifying for the tournament. We don't know who your opponent is yet, but rest assured you'll be the first to know!"
Show: Tournament Trials: Tasha
"Good news, . The last qualifying bout is ready to proceed."
:Who is it? "A Khajiit spellsword named Tasha. She doesn't speak much, but she's undefeated as of yet. She might give you a bigger challenge than what you've had so far..."
::Let's hope so. ""
::Thanks for the heads up. "Don't go thinking I'm playing favorites, now. I'm an impartial observer in all this. Although, I won't be upset if you win... Go on and get ready, then. We'll talk again after the fight."
Back in town:
"Congratulations, , you've qualified for the tournament!"
:What happens now? "We're off to the Frozen Battleground. There, you'll face off against experienced combatants. We're still setting things up, but it shouldn't take too long. I'll keep you posted when we're ready to begin round one of the tournament. I'll see you in the arena, champion!"
Show: Exhibition Fight: Wolves
"Glad to see you, . I've got some good news! We've convinced a number of high-profile combatants to take part in the next rounds. This includes the current grand champion of the Imperial Arena, Martius Silius! He arrived a few moments ago, along with his team of combatants. Due to his status, he'll only join during round five, but in the meantime, you'll be able to go up against some of his mates."
:When do we start? "Before any of that, we have set up a special exhibition fight against wild beasts. Crowds tend to enjoy these a lot. I guess people like to see warriors slay dangerous animals and monsters. It makes them feel safer in these troubled times. Also, it's a nice change of pace for everyone."
::What kind of beasts? "We have a pack of ravenous dire wolves to kick off round one. Are you up for it?"
:::Sure. "Splendid! I'm sure you'll give a good show. Tell everyone to come to the arena, all right?"
:::Seems like a waste of time. ""
Back in town:
"What can I say, ? The crowd loves you! My only suggestion would be to make these exhibition fights against animals last a bit longer... It all went by a little too fast. I guess dire wolves are a bit too easy for you... we'll try something fiercer next time. Go get some rest now. I'll send for you when we're ready for your first fight. Tell everyone to come to the arena, all right?"
Show: Tournament: Garzul gro-Durgoth
"Ready for the next fight, ?"
:Always. "Garzul gro-Durgoth, a heavy fighter who favors the warhammer. Have you fought him before?"
::I have. He's good. "He’s also highly motivated to fight you. Seems he claims *he* should be the queen's champion, not you."
:::Does he, now? "I wouldn't worry about that too much. The Queen likes you. Stay alert, and you should be fine. You're a better fighter than him. Tell everyone to come to the arena, all right?"
:::Maybe he’s right. ""
::Doesn’t matter. ""
Back in town:
"I must say, I was a bit worried for you there. Garzul is a formidable fighter."
:Well, he lost. ""
:He has heart. "Yes, I agree. Too bad his head is so far up his... well, you know. I'll let you know as soon as we know who your next opponent will be. For glory!"
:Who's next? ""
Show: Tournament: Aragoth
"I just came back from the fight between Volusianus and Aragoth. Looks like the Bosmer won... barely. We offered to postpone the next fight so he'd have time to heal, but he says he's fine. I assume you're ready as well?"
:I am. "Okay, let's head out to the Arena then! I'll see you in the arena, champion!"
Back in town:
"That fight was a bit one-sided. You can't expect the next ones to go that quickly."
:I know. ""
:Just watch me. "Oh, I will... Come back a bit later, I'll have more information about your next fight. Good luck out there, ."
Show: Tournament: Severa Calvina
"Ah, there you are! You're up for the next fight, this time against a woman called Severa Calvina."
:I know her. "Yes, she spokes rather highly of you. She knows a lot of arena fighters, too, so it's not empty praise. Come, let's get you ready for the fight. I'll see you in the arena, champion!"
Back in town:
"... congratulations on your win."
:Did you enjoy the fight? "It was a bit hard to watch, to be honest..."
::How come? "I didn't want to tell you this before, but Severa is a good friend of mine. I was torn between the two of you... but in the end, you were the better fighter. You deserved to win. I'm going to go see her now... I'll let you know who you'll be facing in the round one finals as soon as I know. I'll see you in the arena, champion!"
Show: Tournament - Round 1 Finals
"We're setting up for the round one finals. I hope you're ready!"
:Already? ""
:I am. Who's my opponent? "You mean you don't know? I guess you haven't been watching the fights..."
::I've had other things to do. "I understand. You'll be fighting Wanum."
:::The Queen's Wanum? "Indeed. He is by far the strongest competitor we've had yet. Have you two fought before?"
::::Not yet, no. "Well, now's the time. Better go get prepared! I'll see you in the arena, champion!"
Back in town:
"What a fight! I hope Wanum will be okay..."
:He'll be fine. "Yeah, he does seem pretty tough. Some of the blows you landed might have killed a weaker opponent."
::What's next? "Well, the good news is that this first round was very successful. That means we will continue the tournament in the next venue, Dragonwood Arena. We'll have to wait a bit, though. One of the fighters from Martius Silius' team has gone missing."
:::Which one? "Volusianus Didius. He disappeared soon after his defeat against Aragoth. No one has seen him since. Silius has asked that we wait until we find him before continuing, else he and his fighters will go home."
::::So what? "You don't understand. Famous combatants like Silius or Angarion the Bold draw big audiences. I don't think we can continue if Silius and his team pull out of the tournament. Don't worry, I'm sure Volusianus will turn up. He probably got drunk after losing and passed out in a ditch somewhere. I'll keep you informed as soon as I know more. Until we meet again."
:::Does it matter? ""
Show: A Question of Murder
"Ah, Warrior. Can we talk?"
:What is it? "All right, so... Please keep the details to yourself for now... We found Volusianus' corpse in a nearby swamp this morning. Crushing blow to the head, and then his throat was slit for good measure."
::Doesn't seem accidental. "It clearly isn't. We need your help, . I've talked to the Queen, and she agrees with me."
:::What can I do? "Any information you can find from other combatants will help. Try to piece together what happened. You'll want to talk to others on his team, as well as anyone else who was around that night. Report to me if you find anything."
::::All right. "Good. I knew I could count on you. We can't let this derail the tournament. I mean, it could be goblins, for all we know... Good luck out there, ."
:::I'll catch the killer. ""
If approached again:
"Let me know if you find anything talking to the other combatants."
"Who could have done such a thing?"
"Ah, Divines, *please* let it be goblins..."
"Thank you for your discretion. We don't want this to scare away spectators."
Show: Exhibition Fight: Bears
"Ah, . Any news?"
:Nothing solid yet. "Okay. We can continue asking around in the coming days. In the meantime, we're ready to start round two of the tournament. We'll start with another exhibition fight against dangerous beasts. Turns out this was quite popular with the crowd!"
::What am I fighting this time? "A small group of strong bears."
:::I'm ready. ""
:::How strong? "Very strong. Come on, let’s give the people a good show!"
:His partner isn't saying much. ""
Back in town:
"Good work, ! I almost felt sorry for those bears."
:Guess they weren't strong enough. "We'll have to think of something else for the beginning of round three....if you make it that far!"
::We'll see. ""
::I intend to win this. "That would be great! Having a champion in town would help sell a lot more seats for future events! That said... there are quite a few more fighters to face before the round five finals, including Martius Silius. Well, no need to concern yourself with that yet. Go get some rest. I'll call for you when the first combatant is ready. Good luck out there, ."
Show: Tournament: Molriel
"Hello Warrior. The next combatant is ready..."
:Who is it? ""
:You seem hesitant. "We've had some issues with her before. She used to always try to kill her opponents."
::Sounds familiar. "Her name is Molriel. She's on a personal quest to slay the combatant who killed her lover."
:::Yeah, I know her. "She assured us that she'll refrain from doing this for the duration of the tournament."
::::Let's hope she's telling the truth. ""
::::Think she killed Volusianus? "She claims she didn't, and that she would have killed him in the Arena if he were her target. I don't think you should worry too much about her. She's a tough opponent, but you can beat her."
:::::And if I don't? ""
:::::I'm sure I will. "That's the spirit! Still, do watch your back...she sure knows how to use that greatsword of hers. I'll see you around, Warrior."
Back in town:
"That was quite the duel, Warrior! The crowd loved it! And no one died, either..."
:That wasn't in doubt. "I know, I know. Still, I was a bit nervous. We don't need another... incident right now. I have a lot riding on this tournament being a success, you know?"
::What about my next opponent? "We're still waiting for the fight between Metundus and Dalan Silver-Skin. I'll let you know as soon as the fight's over. Tell everyone to come to the arena, all right?"
:The day's still young. ""
Show: Tournament: Dalan Silver-Skin
"All right, Warrior, the results are in. You'll be fighting against Dalan Silver-Skin."
:Makes no difference to me. ""
:Metundus lost, huh? "Oh yeah, he was knocked down hard. We had to take him to the infirmary after the fight. Don't worry, he'll live. He just needs to rest a bit while the bones heal. But I'm sure you'll do fine! Come on, let's get you ready."
Back in town:
"...I have some bad news."
:What is it? "It's Metundus. He was found dead in the infirmary, his throat slit. Just like Volusianus."
::Anyone see anything? "No, everyone was watching you fight. Well, everyone but him and the murderer."
:::Who knows about this? "So far, just you, me, the other promoters, and Martius Silius. Everyone wants to keep this quiet and continue with the tournament while we try to catch who did it."
::::Got it. ""
::::Even Silius? "He's the one who insisted on it. He says he won't be intimidated by whoever is doing this. I'll come get you when your next fight is ready to go."
::::The other combatants should know. ""
::Who knows about this? ""
:The fight wasn't entertaining? ""
Show: Tournament - Round 2 Finals
"All right, , we're ready to begin the round two finals. As far as everyone knows, nothing has changed. Still just, uh, the one murder. Divines, I can't believe this is happening..."
:Who am I fighting? "Right, sorry. You'll be fighting Malanwen. Do you know her?"
::She's Henrik's friend. "If you say so. Is that a problem?"
:::No. "Great, better go get prepared, then. Good luck out there, ."
::Saved her life once. ""
Back in town:
"You did it, Fugitive, you finished round two!"
:When is round three? "As soon as possible. Martius Silius has threatened to pull out of the tournament if we postpone it."
::I'm ready. ""
::Well, we wouldn't want that. "I know you're being sarcastic, but we really wouldn't. He's a huge draw for audiences. We'll start setting up the opening exhibition match and tell you when we're ready. It's a bit more complicated this time as we're using conjurers to summon some flame Atronachs."
:::Should be fun. "I know, right? I'll send for you when we're ready. Tell everyone to come to the arena, all right?"
:::You're kidding, right? ""
Show: Exhibition Fight: Atronachs
"We're ready to start round three. Are you all set? You may want to stock up on potions of fire resistance, and use a Frost weapon, if you have one. Orcish scaled armor will also help against the Flame Atronach's attacks."
:Understood. "Great. Let's get to it, then! Stay sharp, warrior."
Back in town:
", that was unbelievable. I was on the edge of my seat for the entire fight, and so was the rest of the crowd! People will be talking about this one for years. Thank you!"
:You're welcome. "While we go on preparing the first fight, perhaps you can go ask more people about Volusianus' death?"
:Good. I'm not doing it again. ""
Show: Tournament: Dalsa Veleth
"We're ready for the first bout of round three. You'll be going against a Dunmer combatant called Dalsa Veleth. Not the most pleasant woman, but a skilled fighter."
:I know her. "Okay, you know what to expect, then. Have a good fight! I'll see you in the arena, champion!"
Back in town:
"Well done, . Once again, I worried about you for no good reason."
:It was easy. "Well, it didn’t *look* easy. That's what made it an exciting fight to watch. Don't worry, fights will only become tougher as you go! We'll be setting up the next fight as soon as we know who your next opponent is. In the meantime, you can go and ask more people about Volusianus' death, maybe you'll get a lead. Until we meet again."
:It was tough. ""
Show: Tournament: Arielle Themond
"All right, , we know who your next opponent will be. Arielle Themond, of High Rock. She's a highly skilled skirmisher. Very fast. You'll be fine as long as you keep track of where her blade is at all times. We head out as soon as you're ready!"
Back in town:
"Another great fight, . We're already gearing up for round three finals."
:Already? "As you know, we have, uh, fewer contestants on Martius Silius' team, so we've had to rearrange things a little."
::Who will I be facing? "Well, if Urzoga wins her match, you'll be going against your Queen next."
:::Of course. ""
:::The Queen is competing? "She is. Does that surprise you? I heard this is what she wanted to be when she was young. I guess fate had other plans..."
::::Who is she going up against? "I think she's up against Thondar next. Should be a good fight, considering both of them are still undefeated."
:::::He seems pretty tough. ""
:::::She'll win. "Yes, well, let's hope so! She's been a great help in promoting the tournament so far. She's an experienced fighter, so she should be able to hold her own. I'll let you know as soon as the fight's over."
Show: Tournament - Round 3 Finals
"I've got some good news, ! Well... not sure if they're *good* news for you... Queen Urzoga won her match against Thondar Thick-Skull."
:She did? ""
:I'm not surprised. "Neither am I, though there were a few times where her opponent staggered her with his powerful blows. In the end, her superior skills made the difference. So that means you'll be fighting her in the round three finals."
::That's fine. "Good to hear! I was afraid this might be awkward."
:::I won't be too hard on her. "Actually, I was thinking that she might be your hardest opponent yet. But I'm sure you'll do fine. Did you learn anything about the murders?"
::::People are talking about Metundus. "Yes, I've heard. Martius Silius still wants to keep it quiet, but we'll have to announce it at some point. Anything else?"
:::::Volusianus was drunk that night. "Are you sure? Silius' men are noted for their temperance. He won't tolerate drunken behavior..."
::::::That's what I heard. "All right. We'll keep trying to find more information later. In the meantime, you have the round three finals to worry about. Go get ready! Stay sharp, warrior."
:::Think she can beat me? ""
Back in town:
"You got some guts, , I'll give you that! I didn't think you'd be able to go against your sovereign like that."
:Was it a good fight? ""
:She told me not to hold back. "You turned out to be quite the obedient subject, didn't you? To everyone's benefit, might I add!"
::Glad you enjoyed it. "And I'm glad you won - but don't tell the Queen! Stay sharp, warrior."
Show: Exhibition Fight: Enchanted Statues
"Greetings, ! We're ready to kick off round four of the tournament with another special exhibition match."
:What will it be now? "It was hard finding something to top off the Flame Atronachs from last time, but I think we did it! You'll be going up against enchanted statues of fearsome trolls. We thought of using real trolls, but the risk of them attacking the audience was too high. This way we can control them somewhat so that they all focus their attacks on you."
::Wonderful. "Yeah, everyone thought it was a great idea. Maybe not as bloody, but still very impressive. You might want to pick your main weapon wisely for this one, though. Fire or poison won't hurt them much!"
:Again? ""
Back in town:
"Did you hear that crowd, ? They absolutely loved it! You're a natural at this. Have you ever considered doing this professionally?"
:Should I? ""
:I have other duties to uphold. "You should really think about it. I know talent when I see it, and talent such as yours is worth a *lot* of septims. Let's talk about this again once the tournament's over. Maybe I can change your mind."
::We'll see. "All right then. Go get some rest and I'll tell you when we're ready for your next fight."
Show: Tournament: Dinahan-Al-Rihad
"All right, we're ready to begin round fight matches! Your first opponent will be Dinahan-al-Rihad. Have you ever fought him before?"
:Yes, I have. "Good, so you'll know what to expect. Beyond his theatrics, he's a skilled and crafty combatant. Whatever you do, don't underestimate him. He's counting on it."
:I'm not sure. ""
Back in town:
"Looks like the prince will need to spend some time in his "manor" to lick his wounds. Good job, !"
:I didn't let him get in my head. ""
:Is he really a prince? "You know what, some days I think it's all a show he's putting on to keep drawing crowds... But then he does have important-looking guests attending his fights from time to time. He also does seem to have lots of money, more than the typical combatant at his level. So who knows? Maybe he is, maybe he isn't. He's a great fighter and a good sport, that's all that matters. I'll let you know when your next opponent has been determined."
Show: Tournament: Thorbjold
"Hello, Warrior! You have another colorful character as your next opponent. Very different from Prince Dinahan, mind you. Not as skilled, but strong. He brings in a good crowd."
:Tell me more. "He's a Nord named Thorbjold. He hails from Windhelm, where his followers are... very rowdy."
::Rowdy? "There have been riots after his fights before... Win or lose didn't seem to make much of a difference."
:::It'll be fine. ""
:::I'll give them a reason to riot. "Don't joke about that. If there's a riot, you're going to have to serve on security detail. Just... beat him, don't make it look easy. Make it seem like a fair match."
Back in town:
"Wow! What a tense battle. I got shivers every time he lifted that thing..."
:It looked worse than it was. "Apparently so. You barely look injured! That reminds me. One of the trainess helping with the tournament is looking to talk to you. Borges? Bergis? Something like that. Last I saw him he was near the job board, next to the Town Hall."
:It hurt. ""
Show: Tournament - Round 4 Finals
"Hello , beautiful day, isn't it?"
:It is. ""
:I need to talk to you about something. "Can't it wait? We're ready for the round four finals. It's going to be quite a fight! You'll be going against Campanus Tetius."
::He's with Silius, right? "Yes, he's their best fighter. After Martius himself, naturally. You have your work cut out for you. It'll be a great match to end this round... And then we'll be moving on to the Imperial Arena! This is so exciting! Can you imagine?"
:::I'm excited. "You wouldn't believe how difficult this was to arrange... Have you found anything else about the murders?"
::::I might. I need to go and see. "Now? But we're ready for your next fight... I'm sorry, but right now the fight is more important. Go show Tetius what you're made of, and then you can go north or wherever."
:::I need to go north. ""
::I'm going north. ""
Back in town:
"Well done, Warrior! That smug bastard had it coming."
:That he did. ""
:Is everything all right? "Sorry, I guess I shouldn't talk like that about any of our participants. But that one... He's been harassing me ever since I told them we'd take care of finding the murderers."
::I got that. "Let's hope you find something when you go north... What do you think is up there, anyway?"
:::Answers, I hope. "I hope so too. Come see me as soon as you get back. Oh, and don't worry about the exhibition match to start the final round, we've got it covered."
::::What will it be? "We're be pitting all the beasts and monsters we've had so far together in the Arena. All against each other. It should be spectacular, right? What do you think? Be honest."
:::::It'll be glorious. "Yes, I think so too."
:::::I wouldn't know. ""
Show: The Long Shadow of the Past
", you're back already! We're not quite ready for the first fight of round five, unfortunately. That exhibition match didn't go so well, in case you're wondering."
:What happened? "The wolves and bears kept running away from the Flame Atronachs, who kept evading the animated troll statues. They all kept running around, and then some Imperial banners caught fire, some people got scared... Long story short two people in the audience got trampled to death. Thankfully the Emperor wasn't in attendance. What about you? Did you find anything?"
::I found the murderer. "You did? That's great news! Where is he?"
:I found the murderer. "You did? That's great news! Where is he?"
::He's dead. ""
::He attacked me... "Right, so you had to kill him, is that it? I wish you hadn't done so. It's going to be more difficult convincing Martius Silius that you got the right person."
:::I'll go talk to him. "That's not necessary..."
::::It is. ""
::::I have a message for him. "I really don't think it's a good idea, but I can't stop you. You're a grown man."
Show: Tournament: Brynhildur War-Wind
"All right, , we're all set to begin round five. You'll be going against the heavy fighter Brynhildur War-Wind."
:I talked with Martius Silius. "Right, you told him you killed the murderer. How did it go?"
::As well as I imagined. "Okay, so that's good, then. One less thing to worry about! Thanks again, Warrior. I don't know what I'd have done without you. Better get ready now, we don't want to keep the crowd waiting!"
::He was quite angry. ""
:She's good. ""
Back in town:
"What a fight, ! Looks like Brynhildur got in a few blows too! I believe she was undefeated until today."
:I don't think that's true. "Oh, and isn't it amazing to be fighting in the Imperial Arena? So much history in that place... With a few more fights like these, perhaps people will forget about the exhibition fight disaster..."
::Don't worry about it. "You say that because you weren't there... The rest of the tournament *must* go perfectly. Go get some rest, now. I'll tell you when we're ready for the next fight."
Show: Tournament: Garen Bethalas
"Hello ! Your next match is ready to start if you are."
:Who am I facing? "Garen Bethalas. I don't know much about him. Hails from Morrowind, didn't bring that many supporters either. He is certainly the dark horse of the tournament. But he's made it this far, so he must be good."
::I'm ready for anything. "Well, I knew that already! Good luck."
::I'm a dark horse, too. ""
Back in town:
"That must have been one of our most entertaining matches yet! You continue to impress me. Did you learn anything more about Garen?"
:He's got some problems back home. "Is that so? I guess he entered the tournament to help his family or something. Too bad... There are only a couple of matches left in the whole tournament. Isn't that wild? It feels like we just started. I'll let you know when your next opponent is ready. Shouldn't be too long."
:No. ""
Show: Tournament: Angarion the Bold
"The semifinals for round five are here already! Are you prepared?"
:Yes. ""
:Who's my opponent? "I'm so glad you asked. You're up against Angarion the Bold. He's a mainstay of the arena. Have you fought him before?"
::Yes, he's obnoxious. "Yes, he is that. I've gotten more complaints about him than any other combatant in the tournament. He makes unreasonable demands and treats everyone like dirt. And despite all that, I actually kind of like him. Couldn't tell you why. Anyway, don't let his attitude get in your head."
:::Don't worry about me. "I won't. I'll worry about Angarion."
::I'm not sure. ""
Back in town:
"You're back already? I thought you would be out for a few days."
:How was the fight? "What do you mean? It was incredible! It was the biggest turnout of the whole tournament so far. Now everyone's talking about how you defeated Angarion. It's great! The only opponent left now is Martius Silius himself, for the final fight of the tournament! We'll leave some time for the air to clear then schedule the match. I'll let you know when we're ready for you."
Show: Tournament - Championship Fight
"This is it, ! This is the big one! You're one fight away from winning the tournament! All that stands in your way is the best arena combatant in all of Tamriel, eight times Grand Champion of Arena!"
:You forgot "war hero". "Come now, you're already a winner for coming this far. No one's going to think any less of you for losing to Silius. Thanks for talking to him, by the way. I don't know what you told him, but he sent me a nice thank you message today."
::I just told him the truth. "You'll continue to surprise me, . All right, let's get you ready for the fight!"
:It stops here. ""
Back in town:
"You.... You... I can't even talk to you right now! How could you do this?"
:I can explain. "Oh, you can explain... I'm sure it's all just a misunderstanding, right? You killed Martius Silius! The most popular combatant to ever grace the Arena! A bloody war hero!"
::He was trying to kill me. ""
::Silius was no hero. "Well, that's not for you to decide. The people loved him. They paid good money to come see him fight. Can you at least tell me why you think he deserved such a fate?"
:::He and his men were murderers. "... Please go on..."
::::They butchered a whole town ten years ago. "Oh. That's... horrible. I had no idea... Did you find out about this when you went North?"
:::::Yes. "Okay. If you believe it to be true, then so will I. I understand you did what you think was right, and it probably was.... but I wish you had told me about it before. I just hope it was all worth it in the end."
:::::The killer told me. ""
::::You'll have to trust me on this. ""
:::You'll have to trust me on this. ""
:I have my reasons. ""
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