Prince Naemon

Prince Naemon is an Altmer Prince and member of the royal family of Alinor. He is the son of King Hidellith and Kinlady Tuinden, and the younger brother of Ayrenn.Ayrenn – The Unforeseen Queen He is married to High Kinlady Estre. He later serves as the hidden main antagonist of the Grahtwood region and later again as the main antagonist of the Greenshade region in the form of a lich known as the Shade of Naemon.
==Background==
After the disappearance of his sister in the year 2E 563, Prince Naemon was named heir to the Throne of Alinor, and in 2E 565 he matriculated into the Sapiarchs' Labyrinth. Naemon, like his father, was a natural ceremoniarch, who seemed to have a genuine relish for the rites and duties ordained for the heir by tradition. When his father ascended to Aetherius in the year 2E 580, Prince Naemon immediately began preparing to speak the eighty-eight day Coronation Liturgy that would elevate him to the Throne of Alinor. Shortly after, Ayrenn made an unexpected return and announced that she was prepared, as the eldest heir, to assume the throne. She was crowned Queen Ayrenn on the 7th of Frost Fall in the year 580.
The sculptor, Falarcil, is known to have questioned the relevance of a statue in Naemon's honor, given Ayrenn's return. Naemon's aide, Cintelmo, responded that the Prince is royalty and therefore deserves a new statue to be made, regardless of whether he is to become king.The Elder Scrolls Online Interactive Map: Auridon
==Interactions==
===To Tanzelwil===
Speak to Naemon at Tanzelwil.
===In the Name of the Queen===
Assist Ayrenn in completing an ancient ritual to gain the favor of the ancient ones.
===Sever All Ties===
After saving Firsthold from the Daedric invasion and killing High Kinlady Estre, you must inform Queen Ayrenn. Once the quest is completed, Naemon will walk towards Ayrenn, and will have an argument with her, shortly before leaving to mourn his wife's passing.
===The Honor of the Queen===
Discover why the Khajiiti Embassy project has been stalled.
===Fit to Rule===
Restore the Orrery.
===The Orrery of Elden Root===
After Queen Ayrenn's ratification, in his jealousy Naemon will try to enter the Orrery. He will see a vision of the White-Gold Tower, and will turn into an Ogrim shortly afterwards, as the Orrery reveals the true forms of those who enter it. Naemon in his Ogrim form will attack you, and once you defeat him, he will revert to his Elvish body and lie dead on the floor of the ruins. Queen Ayrenn and Vicereeve Pelidil will mourn his death.
===Right of Theft===
A Servant of Naemon, recently brought back by the Veiled Heritance, has raised ancient warriors of the Blackroot Clan and must be defeated.
===Striking at the Heart===
Defeat the Shade of Naemon and save the Valenheart in Hectahame.
==Dialogue==
Show: A Hostile Situation
"I'm sorry. I was just speaking with the High Kinlady. And now you've interrupted us. Excuse us, please?"
After the quest is completed:
"I suppose congratulations are in order."
:What is your name? "I'm Prince Naemon. Ayrenn's brother, husband to Kinlady Estre."
::What do you think of the Queen's goals here? "I'm relieved she's finally come to her senses! A woman of royal blood, off doing who-knows-what in the wilds? Ridiculous."
Show: To Tanzelwil
At Tanzelwil:
"Hmm. You look familiar. Have we met before?"
:The Queen asked me to meet her here. "Ah! Vulkhel Guard, of course. Welcome to Tanzelwil. Perhaps you'll get through Her Majesty where we could not.
Show: In the Name of the Queen
"Queen's favourite, I'm glad you're here. We came to Tanzelwil to honor the spirits of our ancestors, and now they seem bloody well determined to kill us all."
:Why would your ancestors try to kill you? "An excellent question, for which I have no answer. My dear sister, your Queen, brought us here to perform a ceremonial ritual. Its a bit of political theater, really. Gain the blessings of the dead and all that rubbish."
::Is the Queen in any danger? "If danger doesn't find her, she'll seek it out and invite it home to dinner. She's in the ruins just ahead, conspiring with the Battlereeve. They're determined to complete the ceremony. Do be a loyal subject and see she survives. Won't you?"
:::I'll see what I can do "I swear, It's like being home for New Life Festival. The family's been drinking since noon, and everyone wants you dead."
::::Who are these people? "Oh, you know how it is. In the waters off the island, there are great sea beasts. Smaller creatures cling to their sides, eating off the scraps they leave behind. It's the same with the nobility on land."
::::Why does the Queen have to do these rituals? "Tradition! Whenever a new monarch takes the throne, there are endless rituals and ceremonies. I myself was halfway through the eighty-eight days of liturgical chanting required to take the throne. Then my dear sister returned."
:::::You were going to take the throne before the Queen returned? "Oh yes. When our father, King Hidellith, may he reign in glory, passed away she was slated to being the ceremonies. But then she left. Just … poof. Gone, before she even entered the Sapiarchs' Labyrinth."
::::::Is that another ceremonial duty? "Just so. And so it fell on me to spend the requisite three thousand five hundred and fifty-five days studying Altmeri custom and ceremoniarchy. Ahem. But I digress."
Show: The Honor of the Queen
In Elden Root:
"Yes? Quickly, now. Don't leave your mouth to hang agape."
:King Camoran Aeradan says there are some problems with the Khajiit Embassy. "That again? My sister- Queen Ayrenn foolishly committed to build a Khajiit embassy, months ago. Everything was to be handled through Ambassador Tarinwe at the Altmer Embassy."
::Why has it been delayed? "No. You don't get to question me. Not after you slew High Kinlady Estre. Do you think I'm one to have a chat with the person who killed my wife? That we'll break out the sylph-mead and share a good laugh?"
:::She gave me little choice. ""
:::[Persuade] I think Queen Ayrenn trusts you to put the Dominion's interests before your own. "Hmph. I suppose that's my burden. Very well. I won't give you the satisfaction of doubting my loyalty. You were asking about the Khajiit?"
::::Yes. What could have delayed the embassy's construction? "Ask a stonemason. I have to prepare for the ratification ceremony before Queen Ayrenn's arrival. I can't be troubled with such minor issues. If you care to pursue the matter, speak with Ambassador Tarinwe at the Altmer Embassy."
:::::What's a ratification ceremony? "An archaic Wood Elf ritual. If she dances to their tune, Queen Ayrenn will be recognized by the heavens as a worthy candidate for emperor of Tamriel. Rubbish, if you ask me."
:::::Why did Queen Ayrenn offer to build the Khajiit an embassy? "To promote harmony, she'd tell you. The same reason she picked this bizarre tree city as the Dominion's capital. She wants every member of the Dominion to feel as though they're equal."
::::::You disagree with Queen Ayrenn's plans? "Oh, we need to unify against our enemies. And having a High Elf in charge is paramount to our success. But do we really need all this coddling? The ratification ceremony, the business with the embassy … more problems due to "harmony.""
At the Altmer embassy:
"I'd expected you would solve problems at the embassy, not cause them! Do you realize what's happening out here? Never mind. Explain what you were doing in that storeroom."
:Ambassador Tarinwe told me to search the storeroom. "Why would she do that? Oh, never mind. Well? What did you find?"
::The supplies reserved for the Khajiit are useless. "Typical bureaucratic corruption. I expected better of the ambassador. No matter, supplies can be replaced. What about the Khajiit embassy? Did she say why construction hasn't begun?"
:::She said she hired a local work crew to collect stone from the nearby ruins. "What do you mean, "collect stone?" That should have happened months ago. They should be ready to build it! I'll talk to the ambassador myself. Put the fear of the Dominion into her."
::::The ambassador said she was heading to look for you. "Hmph. I'm surprised we didn't pass each other on the road. Get to those ruins and find that work crew. I want to know why they haven't done their jobs. I won't have Queen Ayrenn's word impugned by someone else's incompetence."
Back in the throne room:
"I heard what you said to the king. Ambassador Tarinwe, a traitor; my wife's killer, a loyal servant; and I, Queen Ayrenn's representative in Elden Root, required to thank you for your efforts. Very well. I'll provide no reason to question my duty to the Dominion."
:What will happen to Ambassador Tarinwe? "We'll interrogate Ambassador Tarinwe until we know the extent of her treason. Then she'll die, as all traitors must. But no matter. Your efficiency in resolving this matter was commendable, and the Dominion rewards its servants."
Show: Fit to Rule
"Ambassador Tarinwe's betrayal could not have been more absolute. She knew the details of the ratification ceremony, which puts Queen Ayrenn at risk. It's my sister's own fault. She thought to appease the Silvenar and the Mane by agreeing to this foolish process."
:What do you mean? "The ratification ceremony ends with the Orrery, an ancient device beneath Elden Root. It will divine Queen Ayrenn's capacity to become empress, or somesuch. But Ambassador Tarinwe assisted in the preparations. I must assume she tried to sabotage the proceedings."
::Will you cancel the ceremony? "Doing so would make Queen Ayrenn look weak. No, we must proceed. You've proven your competence, so I'll ask you to speak with Meleras. He's an expert on the Orrery and knows what must be done. Quite pleasant, once you grow accustomed to the smell."
:::I'll speak with Meleras. "The preparations for this ratification ceremony seem endless. But I'm up to the task."
::::Why can't Queen Ayrenn delay the ceremony? "She asked how she could prove herself their rightful leader. The Silvenar suggested the Orrery nonsense, and the Mane agreed. Of course, neither will be present to see it, yet my sister is held to her pledge. How unexpected."
:::::Why aren't they here? "Khajiiti political excuses are impossible to discern. I know the Mane will not be present, and that's all I care to know. As for the Silvenar, he died on Khenarthi's Roost. Thought he could negotiate with the filthy Sea Elves."
::::::Will any of Queen Ayrenn's allies witness the ceremony? "King Camoran Aeradan. It's beneath his city, so there's no turning him away. And myself, of course."
==Conversations==
;The Great Tree
Prince Naemon: "My Queen. How may I further the Dominion's goals today?"
Queen Ayrenn: "Little brother. You're here."
Prince Naemon: "You only call me that when you've done something you regret. Or expect to regret."
Queen Ayrenn: "Naemon, then … what have they told you?"
Prince Naemon: "When you snatched father's crown for yourself, you never once called me "little brother." Did you know that?"
Queen Ayrenn: "Please. I must know."
Prince Naemon: "I heard you declared my wife a traitor. That you ordered Estre's death. Well? She's gone now, isn't she?"
Queen Ayrenn: "Little brother … I would have told you myself, if I could."
Prince Naemon: "No regrets, dear sister. You did what must be done for the glory of the Dominion. How could there be shame in that?"
;The Orrery of Elden Root
Before the ceremony:
Queen Ayrenn: "Little brother, you shouldn't be here for this. <<1>> warned us of the dangers."
Prince Naemon: "I won't turn my back on family. My place is in your shadow, as it has always been."
Queen Ayrenn: "I know this can't be easy for you."
Prince Naemon: "On the contrary. Today the Dominion shall see why a High Elf is fit to lead all of Tamriel."
Queen Ayrenn: "I used to despise your certainty. But today it's … reassuring, oddly enough."
Prince Naemon: "Apology accepted."
Queen Ayrenn: "(laughter)"
After activating the pillars around the Orrery:
Prince Naemon: "So this pile of moss and rubble determines the next emperor."
King Camoran Aeradan: "The Orrery is ancient. Show some respect."
After reactivating the Orrery:
Prince Naemon: "And now the Ayleid deathtrap will tell us if we have an emperor in our midst. Truly, a momentous day."
Queen Ayrenn: "Naemon, now is not the time."
Prince Naemon: "Ayrenn, there's always time to protect you from yourself. For how could I let you risk your life in this contraption without testing it first, dear sister?"
Daraneth: "When you wear Rajhin's Mantle, you'll never be held in place!"
Prince Naemon: "It's incredible … I can see the White-Gold Tower! I …. No! What's happening to me? Arrgh!"
==Quotes==
*"I am busy with matters of state. Go bother someone else." – Before starting "The Honor of the Queen"
*"Where is the guard? And what are you doing here?" – At the Altmer embassy during "The Honor of the Queen"
*"Vermin, all of you! I'll kill you all!" – In combat
==Gallery==
Prince Naemon.png|Portrait of Prince Naemon.
File:Prince Naemon Changed by Orrery.png|Changed by the Orrery.
==Appearances==
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==References==
fr:Prince Næmon
ru:Принц Неймон
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