Talviah Aliaria

Talviah Aliaria is an Altmer found in Wrothgar.
==Interactions==
===Invitation to Orsinium===
Talviah was a part of the supply caravan heading towards Orsinium. It was ambushed by the Winterborn just as the caravan went through the Merchant's Gate. Talviah can be found on the ground near the broken wagon.
After the Orsimer peasants have been rescued, and the note To Warlord Ice-Heart' has been found, Talviah can be found standing near the Chief Bazrag and Eveli Sharp-Arrow. When spoken to, he will say, "I wonder how the Winterborn knew we were coming? It was like they were waiting for us when we came through the Merchant's Gate."
===A King-Sized Problem===
===In the Name of the King===
Talviah Aliaria will tell the Vestige to meet with king Kurog in his throne room.
===The Anger of a King===
Talviah will accompany the Vestige and Eveli Sharp-Arrow to infiltrate Paragon's Remembrance.
===Long Live the King===
==Dialogue==
;Invitation to Orsinium
"Keep your head down if you don't want one of the Winterborn to chop it off!"
;In the Name of the King
"It's wonderful to see you again, my friend, but I really wish the king would find someone else to serve as a messenger. I have so many other talents that could greatly benefit Orsinium."
:What does the king need this time? "I have no idea, although I did hear something or other about a moot of some kind. I suppose the best way to find out is to go and see the king."
::Where does the king want to see me? "In the throne room, up at the keep. Hopefully he won't be in too foul of a mood when you get there. He seemed out of sorts when I told him this was the last message I was going to deliver. Either he finds something else for me to do or I'm leaving."
:::I guess I'll go and see the king.
;The Anger of a King
Before entering the Chambers of Loyalty:
"All right. We can do this. We just sneak in, find out what we need to know, and get out. I mean, it's just a meeting. We have these amulets. We'll be fine. Right?"
:You sure you're ready for this? "It's the whole reason I came to Wrothgar. To show that I can fight. To prove myself to my family, to everyone. I'm more than just a scribe destined to spend his whole life behind a desk. This … this will show everyone what I'm capable of."
::You don't have anything to prove. "Oh, that's where you're wrong, my friend. I come from a long line of warriors and mages, but most of my family considers me to be the tarnished fruit on the tree of golden pears. It's time for me to show them who I really am."
:::Then let's go do something to make your family proud. "I knew you'd understand! When your father is a royal mage, your mother is one of the queen's guard, and your sister almost single-handedly won the Battle of Sunken Spire, well … let's just say I've got a lot to live up to. Now let's go do this!"
Before choosing a scroll:
"I don't think this is just some routine meeting. What in Akatosh's name are they talking about? A trial? Trinimac's blessing? Sounds kind of dangerous to me."
:I think we need to complete the trial to find out what they're planning. "My father always says, "the rabble face death every day, while the brave always find a way to defeat it." I've never been exactly sure what he meant, but I think I know now."
::You don't have to do this. "Yes. Yes, I do. This is what I came here for. This is my time to shine. Besides, you're here with me. We'll watch each other's back and come out victorious in the end."
After completing the trial:
"You did great back there. I have to say, I'm impressed! Just give me a moment to catch my breath. It might be an illusion, but I'm sweating like an Orc under here."
:At least we both survived. "We did, didn't we? I'm pretty sure that was because the Vosh Rakh were busy trying to deal with you. I'm beginning to understand why Eveli admires you so much."
::I suppose we have to go in there next. "The council, right. I wonder what they're going to ask us to do as our final test? Whatever it is, we can't hesitate. Lives are depending on us. We need to find out as much as we can about this "sacred" mission they keep going on and on about."
;Long Live the King
"I'm glad you're here. Saves me the trouble of finding you. Before I return to the Summerset Isles, I wanted to thank you for not killing me back at the Vosh Rakh temple. I appreciate that. I think I would have found death to be very boring."
:Not everyone survived. "The high priestess was an inspiration. Her legacy will live on, in our memories and in the memories of everyone in Orsinium. As hard as it is to accept, the simple truth is that you can't save everyone. You just have to try."
::Before you go, Chief Bazrag wanted me to give you this. "What's this? A funeral? And I'm invited? Splendid! That will give me a chance to say my farewells to everyone all at the same time. Still, a funeral for that mad despot? I hope Chief Bazrag knows what he's doing."
If spoken to again before leaving:
"I assume this funeral thing isn't really a trap, is it? I'd hate to show up in my finest outfit just to have someone try to kill me again. Too soon? I know, I know. I shouldn't make jokes at a time like this, but it helps keep my mood light."
At Kurog's funeral:
"He turned me into a messenger when I first arrived, but I never suspected the king was a villain. I guess no one is above greed and corruption."
After Kurog's funeral:
"Another king? These Orcs just don't learn their lesson, do they? Ah, well. I suppose Bazrag won't be as bad as Kurog. He couldn't be. At least, I hope he'll do a good job."
In the main hall:
"As soon as I finish this drink, it's back to the Summerset Isles for me. I have so many tales to tell my family. Just imagine, a scribe who helped crown a new Orc king. My sister will never believe it!"
:Have you accomplished what you wanted to here? "I survived battles with the Winterborn. Helped take down a tyrant king and a horrible cult. And here I am, drinking and talking to you. I think that's somewhat impressive, if I do say so myself. Perhaps I'll finally get the respect I deserve."
==Conversations==
;The Anger of a King
After speaking with High Priestess Solgra:
High Priestess Solgra: "You two have your orders. Scout the temple exterior. The others will join you shortly."
Talviah Aliaria: "Finally! Something to do that doesn't involve a message!"
Overlooking Paragon's Remembrance:
Eveli Sharp-Arrow: "The entrance has to be somewhere in those hills."
Talviah Aliaria: "It's certainly well hidden. If Bazrag lied to us, then we're probably about to meet with horrible, horrible deaths."
In disguise:
Eveli Sharp-Arrow: "This illusion is so weird. It looks like I'm wearing robes, but I feel so … unencumbered."
Flies-In-Wind: "This is like the time I licked one of our great hists. I feel so … exposed."
Talviah Aliaria: "It's merely an illusion bound to the amulet. Nothing to be concerned about. I've seen these used at festivals and grand balls back home."
Eveli Sharp-Arrow: "I wonder if they come in different colors?"
After agreeing to split up:
Eveli Sharp-Arrow: "Stay safe! Flies and I will meet up with you later."
Talviah Aliaria: "I guess we're really doing this, aren't we?"
At the meeting:
Elder Akarah: "Trinimac, hear our prayer. Guide our weapons and alert us to all dangers. Grant us the courage to complete the trial you place before us."
Talviah Aliaria: "That doesn't sound good. I thought we were just spying on a meeting."
Elder Akarah: "You, the chosen of the Vosh Rakh, have shown bravery against the Malacath heretics, even going so far as to invade the temple we love and cherish. But one challenge remains. A challenge to test you, to select the most worthy for our most important mission. Now choose a scroll and select a blessing to help you in your ordeal. Elder Azulg will answer any questions you have. Now, in Trinimac's name, may you find great honor—or an honorable death!"
The final test:
Vosh Rakh Taskmaster: "Ah, now I see how you completed the Gauntlet so quickly. Your disguise is not needed here. I know who you are. You show great courage to stand before us, but what are you truly willing to sacrifice? Are your intentions as pure as ours? We've donned the false god's armor. Attacked and killed true believers within a sacred temple. All for the sake of the sacred plan. Will you make that same sacrifice? Your final test starts now. Are you here to harm us or to join us? To make the Orsimer stronger than they ever imagined? Show us where your loyalty lies! Spill the blood of your ally in Trinimac's name and display your true devotion!"
Talviah Aliaria: "Hey, my amulet stopped working! And did they just say something about spilling my blood? Oh my! You're not considering following through with this, are you? That's … that's insane!"
Vosh Rakh Taskmaster: "Make your choice."
==Quotes==
*"I have a good mind to give those Winterborn a taste of their own pudding, but there might be more of them hiding in the rocks."
*"I wonder how the Winterborn knew we were coming? It was like they were waiting for us when we came through the Merchant's Gate."
*"Ah, there you are! Guess what. I have another message for you from the king." – Before starting "In the Name of the King"
*"It was tough, but we made it! I knew we could do it!" – During "The Anger of a King," after completing the trial
==Appearances==
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Category:Orsinium: Merchant's Gate Characters
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