ConversationsQQ_SavedVariables_v15 = { ["quest"] = { ["162658389-0-1207 Pogranicze"] = { ["52420949-0-6566 A Feast of Souls"] = { ["info"] = { ["finisher"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, ["involved"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-98061 Bradan", [2] = "8290981-0-98057 Ard Caddach", [3] = "8290981-0-98032 Gwendis", [4] = "8290981-0-98030 Arana", [5] = "8290981-0-98026 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", [6] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", [7] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, ["description"] = { [1] = "265851556-0-6566 The Dark Heart has awakened and grows more powerful with every beat. While Verandis attempts to deal with Rada al-Saran, I need to go to Markarth and stop Lady Belain from sacrificing the entire city to the Void.", }, ["starter"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-101699 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, ["items"] = { [1] = "267697733-0-7437 Journal of Dionus Trutor", [2] = "267697733-0-7440 Nchuand-Zel Keystone", }, }, ["steps"] = { [1] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67426 Go to Markarth", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54186 Verandis has asked me to go to Markarth and warn Ard Caddach. Instead of fighting back against the Gray Host, he needs to fall back and deny as many lives as possible to the Dark Heart.", }, [2] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67427 Talk to Bradan", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54187 I should let Bradan know that the Gray Host wants a fight. They want to kill everyone to feed the Dark Heart. He needs to make sure Markarth's defenders work to keep everyone alive and not try to die in a blaze of glory.", }, [3] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67429 Go to Understone Keep", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54189 Now that I brought Bradan up to speed, I need to go to Understone Keep and convince Ard Caddach and Arana that we need to deny the Dark Heart as many deaths as we can.", }, [4] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67428 Talk to Ard Caddach", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54188 Now that I reached Understone Keep, I should find Ard Caddach and let him know the true purpose of this assault on Markarth.", }, [5] = { ["goals"] = { ["optional"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68271 Talk to Gwendis", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67430 Enter Nchuand-Zel", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54190 Ard Caddach explained that Arana chased Lady Belain back into Nchuand-Zel. I should try to catch up to them and help the witch-rebel defeat the ancient vampire.", }, [6] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67549 Search for Arana", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54191 I entered the undercity of Nchuand-Zel. Now to find Arana and help her deal with Lady Belain.", }, [7] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67432 Talk to Arana", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54192 I found Arana, but she appears to have been seriously wounded. I should talk to her.", }, [8] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67433 Find the Keystone", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54193 Arana was seriously wounded in her battle with Lady Belain, but she thinks she sensed the presence of another keystone in the Nchuand-Zel vaults below. I need to find that keystone so I can enter the orrery chamber in the Library of Arkthzand.", }, [9] = { ["goals"] = { ["hidden"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67499 Star of the North", [2] = "7949764-0-67502 Star of the East", [3] = "256430276-0-54258 Star of the West", [4] = "7949764-0-67500 Star of the South", [5] = "7949764-0-68171 release item", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68097 Unlock the Nchuand-Zel Keystone", }, ["optional"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67498 Look for Clues", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54194 I located the Nchuand-Zel Keystone, but it's protected by ancient Dwarven wards. I need to figure out a way past the defenses so that I can get the keystone and enter the Library of Arkthzand.", }, [10] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67434 Take the Keystone", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54756 I removed the keystone's protective wards. Time to take it and go to the orrery chamber in the Library of Arkthzand.", }, [11] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67435 Go to the Library of Arkthzand", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54195 Now that I have a keystone, I can access the orrery inside the Library of Arkthzand. I should head there and make my way to the orrery chamber.", }, [12] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67437 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54196 I reached the Library of Arkthzand and met Verandis, who has been seeking a way into the orrery chamber. I should tell him about the keystone I acquired in Nchuand-Zel.", }, [13] = { ["goals"] = { ["hidden"] = { [1] = "256430276-0-54837 Use the Keystone", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68246 Enter the Orrery Chamber", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54197 It's time to use the keystone I acquired in Nchuand-Zel and enter the orrery chamber in the Library of Arkthzand.", }, [14] = { ["goals"] = { ["hidden"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68245 Belain in Orrery", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67444 Confront Rada al-Saran", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54203 We entered the orrery chamber to find Rada al-Saran doing something to the arcane machine. We need to try to stop him.", }, [15] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67555 Defeat Lady Belain", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54204 While Verandis and Gwendis attempt to stop Rada al-Saran and whatever he's doing with the orrery above, Lady Belain teleported me down below into the chamber with the Dark Heart. She's drawing power from it. I need to stop her while I still can.", }, [16] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67448 Talk to Arana", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54207 We defeated Lady Belain, but I heard Arana call out in pain. I should check on her.", }, [17] = { ["goals"] = { ["hidden"] = { [1] = "256430276-0-55818 Use the Keystone", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68279 Return to the Orrery Chamber", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54205 With her dying breath, Arana opened a portal to return me to the orrery above. She said that Verandis needs my help. I should hurry through the portal.", }, [18] = { ["goals"] = { ["hidden"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68287 Orrery Stopping", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68285 Stop the Orrery", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54916 The ancient orrery is still operating at full power. Verandis told me to run to the far platform and throw the switch. It will take all of us to stop the machine.", }, [19] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67447 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54206 We powered down the orrery. I should let Verandis know what transpired in the Dark Heart chamber below.", }, [20] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67548 Return to Understone Keep", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54208 Verandis has asked me to return to Markarth and tell Ard Caddach that Belain has been defeated. I should go to Understone Keep and talk to the ard.", }, [21] = { ["goals"] = { ["hidden"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68270 Verandis Returns", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67450 Talk to Ard Caddach", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54209 Now that I'm back in Understone Keep, I should let Ard Caddach know what transpired in Blackreach.", }, [22] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68178 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54840 Verandis returned to Understone Keep. I should speak to him. Perhaps he learned something more from his study of the orrery.", }, [23] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "121487972-0-14583 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54198 We killed Lady Belain, kept the Dark Heart from devouring all of Markarth, and scattered the Gray Host. But Rada al-Saran escaped. I should ask Verandis what we should do now.", }, }, }, }, }, ["books"] = { ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { ["267200725-0-1907 Planetarium Arkthzand"] = { [6392] = "51188213-0-6392 Życie nad rzeką Karth", [5965] = "51188213-0-5965 A Reach Travel Guide", [875] = "51188213-0-875 Kult daedr: Ayleidowie", [1255] = "51188213-0-1255 Brzemię Oghmy", }, }, ["267200725-0-1814 Pogranicze"] = { ["267200725-0-1856 Nchuand-Zel"] = { [6254] = "51188213-0-6254 Journal of Dionus Trutor", }, }, }, ["subtitles"] = { ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { ["267200725-0-1916 Chamber of the Dark Heart"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39604 Use the void portals to reach the shades, harrier!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "149328292-1-12690 Use the portal, harrier!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "149328292-0-12690 The portals will help you reach the voidmothers!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "149328292-2-12690 Sharp work, harrier! I'll open another portal.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "149328292-1-12780 Bah! I have more than enough power to deal with you.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99294 Lady Belain", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38677 I am as frustrated as you are, Gwendis. We don't have a keystone, and I haven't been able to discern another way to get inside.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98026 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39420 I can get through to Rada. I must!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98026 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1907 Planetarium Arkthzand"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39429 Rada! Stop this!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98028 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38679 There is no stopping it now, Verandis. A few more adjustments to this infernal machine and all will be ready.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98103 Rada al-Saran", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38678 This won't save your brothers and sisters. I told you it's impossible!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98028 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38698 Oh, but you're wrong. About so many things. Can't you feel it, Verandis? The tug of the Dark Heart on your cursed soul.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98103 Rada al-Saran", }, [5] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39552 Leave him alone!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98032 Gwendis", }, [6] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38702 The Dark Heart …. You're going to sever our souls from Bal?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98028 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [7] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38995 You see? Once I gather the exarchs to my side, my ancient promise will be fulfilled.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98103 Rada al-Saran", }, [8] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39671 Belain, spare Verandis and his cherished daughter. Dispose of the rest.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98103 Rada al-Saran", }, [9] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39466 Come and gaze upon the Heart. Come and witness my true power!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98104 Lady Belain", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39570 Verandis, the orrery won't slow down!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98032 Gwendis", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39571 Ah, my friend, your timing is perfect. Get to the far platform and throw the switch!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98026 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39572 It will take all of us to stop this infernal machine!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98026 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39038 We did it, my friends. Now tell me, what of Lady Belain?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98026 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39556 You sure you'll be all right here by yourself, Verandis?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98032 Gwendis", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39557 What am I saying? Of course you will. But if you're not back soon, I'll come and drag you to Markarth myself!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98032 Gwendis", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1915 Chamber of the Dark Heart"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39468 You fools. The Dark Heart is mine to command. This is the place where your little rebellion ends.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99294 Lady Belain", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39467 The Spirit Queen led me here, harrier! I'll help you defeat this abomination!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39412 Look how Belain corrupts Namira's gift! I'll create void portals. Use them to reach those voidmothers and destroy them!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39413 We can defeat her. The fate of the Reach depends on it!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "149328292-0-12779 You think your Spirit Queen favors you over me?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99294 Lady Belain", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "149328292-0-12600 Use the portal. Get out of there!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "149328292-2-12600 Move! Use a portal now!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38683 No … this isn't possible! The Dark Heart … sustains me ….", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99294 Lady Belain", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39027 Harrier ….", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39036 Please, help Verandis … I see it now … the Lord of the Gray Host threatens all Nirn.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99308 Arana", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1814 Pogranicze"] = { ["267200725-0-1888 Gród Podkamień"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39265 Ah, here's one whose report we need. What news of Lady Belain?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98057 Ard Caddach", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39421 We defeated evil today. An ancient darkness at the very heart of the Reach, that threatened to destroy us all.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98057 Ard Caddach", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39422 These outsiders stood beside us and made our troubles, our enemies, their own. Let them hear our thanks!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98057 Ard Caddach", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39423 Look around you, people of the Reach. Markarth still stands! See your fellow Reachfolk and know we will always fight for our land and our ways!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98057 Ard Caddach", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1856 Nchuand-Zel"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38972 Harrier? Over here!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98489 Arana", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38973 I knew I sensed … a friendly presence. Thank the spirits … for leading you here.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98030 Arana", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38978 Down the stairs, then look for the vaults. That's where … I fought Lady Belain.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98030 Arana", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1858 Markart"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38639 Harrier, over here! The Gray Host assault has begun!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98061 Bradan", }, }, }, }, }, ["npc"] = { ["267200725-0-1814 Pogranicze"] = { ["267200725-0-1888 Gród Podkamień"] = { ["8290981-0-98057 Ard Caddach"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-4-12965 There you are! After all your talk, I was beginning to think you abandoned us.\n\nThe Gray Host raided my city. Killed more of my people than I like, but we held them off. Barely. Now those bastards are gathering in Nchuand-Zel for their next attack.", [2] = "55049764-3-12965 Watch your step in Nchuand-Zel. From what we could tell, the Gray Host was gathering there for days before the attack. Even without the vampires and werewolves, there are old traps and metal monsters to contend with.\n\nDwarves never did like company.", [3] = "55049764-2-12965 We did as you said, rover. We defended the city and kept our people safe. Then, all of a sudden, the Gray Host turned and fled. And I barely got to kill a dozen or so of the bastards myself!\n\nDo I have you to thank for this unexpected turn of events?", [4] = "55049764-1-12965 We lost too many good Reachfolk to Lady Belain and her damn desires. I'm glad you and Arana dealt with her, but I wish I had been able to kill her myself.\n\nIs that Count Verandis over there? Looks like he wants to talk to you.", [5] = "55049764-0-12965 Arana will be sorely missed. I could use more enemies like her. \n\nThe best way to honor her memory is to keep peace with the wilders who followed her. We stood together against a common foe. No reason not to keep standing.", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-65182 I'll send my Stonehands after any of those monsters that still linger near my city. As for stragglers who take to the hills, I'll let the wilder clans deal with them.\n\nI know a clan or two who might be eager to collect some claws and fangs."] = { }, ["200879108-0-63741 She gave me good counsel for a time. Even regarding the Gray Host. Sheltering in Markarth saved a lot of Reachfolk lives … until today, at least.\n\nArana warned me, though. She didn't trust Belain from the start."] = { ["204987124-0-63741 We discovered that Lady Belain is an ancient vampire from the Nighthollow clan."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64590 Arana promised to stop Lady Belain, no matter what. Trust a Reach witch to make her own words come true.\n\nAt least it was a good death, given in a noble cause. And Markarth still stands. We'll remember what Arana did. And we'll remember you, as well."] = { ["204987124-0-64590 Where's the Gray Host now?"] = "", }, ["55049764-2-12965 We did as you said, rover. We defended the city and kept our people safe. Then, all of a sudden, the Gray Host turned and fled. And I barely got to kill a dozen or so of the bastards myself!\n\nDo I have you to thank for this unexpected turn of events?"] = { ["228103012-0-63821 Arana and I defeated Lady Belain, Rada al-Saran fled, and Verandis stopped the Dwarven machine."] = "", }, ["55049764-3-12965 Watch your step in Nchuand-Zel. From what we could tell, the Gray Host was gathering there for days before the attack. Even without the vampires and werewolves, there are old traps and metal monsters to contend with.\n\nDwarves never did like company."] = { ["228103012-0-63739 Why did Arana run off on her own?"] = "", }, ["55049764-1-12965 We lost too many good Reachfolk to Lady Belain and her damn desires. I'm glad you and Arana dealt with her, but I wish I had been able to kill her myself.\n\nIs that Count Verandis over there? Looks like he wants to talk to you."] = { }, ["200879108-0-64591 They scattered and fled, good riddance!\n\nBetween Arana's wilders and my Stonehands, we held them back. And when you cut off the head, they were done with this fight. There's some clean up to be done in the wilderness, but nothing we can't handle."] = { ["204987124-0-64591 Then Markarth is safe. For now."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63739 A strong witch in all her anger is a force of nature. Arana blames Lady Belain for what happened to her old clan. And rightly so! Sounds like Belain got into poor Nathari's head.\n\nThe old ways. Even I'm not fool enough to want them back."] = { ["204987124-0-63739 Why did you ever agree to work with Lady Belain?"] = "", ["204987124-1-63739 We discovered that Lady Belain is an ancient vampire from the Nighthollow clan."] = "", }, ["55049764-4-12965 There you are! After all your talk, I was beginning to think you abandoned us.\n\nThe Gray Host raided my city. Killed more of my people than I like, but we held them off. Barely. Now those bastards are gathering in Nchuand-Zel for their next attack."] = { ["228103012-0-63719 Lady Belain and the Gray Host want to kill as many of you as they can to feed an arcane relic."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63740 My gran would scare us with tales of the Night Lords who once ruled the Reach from the land below. Always thought she was just trying to frighten the children.\n\nLike most of the vateshran legends, I suppose there was a kernel of truth in her stories."] = { ["204987124-0-63740 Why did you ever agree to work with Lady Belain?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63719 Well, they certainly did a good job with their first attack!\n\nLady Belain actually tried to kill me herself. Might have succeeded if not for Arana. She drove off Belain and saved my sorry hide. As soon as I can assemble my troops, we'll strike back!"] = { ["204987124-0-63719 No. You need to defend yourselves and keep your people safe. The fewer Reachfolk die, the better."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65181 We bury our dead and get back to enjoying our rights as free men and women of the Reach.\n\nThere's a place in Markarth for those who want it. And those who decide to live in the wild? Well, I won't stand in their way."] = { ["204987124-0-65181 What about the remnants of the Gray Host army?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63821 Well, that explains everything! Someone will sort out the details and tell them to me later. All that matters is the Gray Host called off their attack and departed as soon as they lost their leaders.\n\nBut where's Arana? I want to thank the witch."] = { ["204987124-0-63821 Arana died helping me defeat Lady Belain."] = "", }, ["55049764-0-12965 Arana will be sorely missed. I could use more enemies like her. \n\nThe best way to honor her memory is to keep peace with the wilders who followed her. We stood together against a common foe. No reason not to keep standing."] = { ["228103012-0-65181 What happens now, Ard Caddach?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63721 Damn it, outsider! But your words ring true. All right, defense only. For now.\n\nArana had that look in her eyes, though. I think she plans to try to deal with Belain on her own. If you have the mind, go to Nchuand-Zel and help the witch-rebel, aye?"] = { ["204987124-0-63721 I'll find Arana and we'll deal with Lady Belain."] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-64590 Where's the Gray Host now?"] = { ["200879108-0-64591 They scattered and fled, good riddance!\n\nBetween Arana's wilders and my Stonehands, we held them back. And when you cut off the head, they were done with this fight. There's some clean up to be done in the wilderness, but nothing we can't handle."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63721 I'll find Arana and we'll deal with Lady Belain."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63739 Why did you ever agree to work with Lady Belain?"] = { ["200879108-0-63741 She gave me good counsel for a time. Even regarding the Gray Host. Sheltering in Markarth saved a lot of Reachfolk lives … until today, at least.\n\nArana warned me, though. She didn't trust Belain from the start."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65181 What about the remnants of the Gray Host army?"] = { ["200879108-0-65182 I'll send my Stonehands after any of those monsters that still linger near my city. As for stragglers who take to the hills, I'll let the wilder clans deal with them.\n\nI know a clan or two who might be eager to collect some claws and fangs."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63739 Why did Arana run off on her own?"] = { ["200879108-0-63739 A strong witch in all her anger is a force of nature. Arana blames Lady Belain for what happened to her old clan. And rightly so! Sounds like Belain got into poor Nathari's head.\n\nThe old ways. Even I'm not fool enough to want them back."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63740 Why did you ever agree to work with Lady Belain?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-65181 What happens now, Ard Caddach?"] = { ["200879108-0-65181 We bury our dead and get back to enjoying our rights as free men and women of the Reach.\n\nThere's a place in Markarth for those who want it. And those who decide to live in the wild? Well, I won't stand in their way."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64591 Then Markarth is safe. For now."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63821 Arana died helping me defeat Lady Belain."] = { ["200879108-0-64590 Arana promised to stop Lady Belain, no matter what. Trust a Reach witch to make her own words come true.\n\nAt least it was a good death, given in a noble cause. And Markarth still stands. We'll remember what Arana did. And we'll remember you, as well."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63741 We discovered that Lady Belain is an ancient vampire from the Nighthollow clan."] = { ["200879108-0-63740 My gran would scare us with tales of the Night Lords who once ruled the Reach from the land below. Always thought she was just trying to frighten the children.\n\nLike most of the vateshran legends, I suppose there was a kernel of truth in her stories."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63821 Arana and I defeated Lady Belain, Rada al-Saran fled, and Verandis stopped the Dwarven machine."] = { ["200879108-0-63821 Well, that explains everything! Someone will sort out the details and tell them to me later. All that matters is the Gray Host called off their attack and departed as soon as they lost their leaders.\n\nBut where's Arana? I want to thank the witch."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63719 Lady Belain and the Gray Host want to kill as many of you as they can to feed an arcane relic."] = { ["200879108-0-63719 Well, they certainly did a good job with their first attack!\n\nLady Belain actually tried to kill me herself. Might have succeeded if not for Arana. She drove off Belain and saved my sorry hide. As soon as I can assemble my troops, we'll strike back!"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63719 No. You need to defend yourselves and keep your people safe. The fewer Reachfolk die, the better."] = { ["200879108-0-63721 Damn it, outsider! But your words ring true. All right, defense only. For now.\n\nArana had that look in her eyes, though. I think she plans to try to deal with Belain on her own. If you have the mind, go to Nchuand-Zel and help the witch-rebel, aye?"] = "", }, ["204987124-1-63739 We discovered that Lady Belain is an ancient vampire from the Nighthollow clan."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-98061 Bradan"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-2-12970 The Gray Host broke and scattered to the four winds, harrier. You and Arana's doing, I suppose?\n\nYou can tell me all about it later. Caddach wants to hear your tale. He does seem to think he's in charge around here, after all.", [2] = "55049764-1-12970 And now Count Verandis has returned and wants to speak to you. I suppose I'll have to wait a little longer to find out what happened down there.", [3] = "55049764-0-12970 Talk to me, harrier. I want to know what happened to Arana and I want to know now.", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-63856 Now don't get carried away. In case you haven't noticed, Reachfolk don't bend their knees lightly. We'll give our loyalty to the ard because we choose to, not because he demands it from us. \n\nAnd we'll be watching him."] = { }, ["55049764-2-12970 The Gray Host broke and scattered to the four winds, harrier. You and Arana's doing, I suppose?\n\nYou can tell me all about it later. Caddach wants to hear your tale. He does seem to think he's in charge around here, after all."] = { }, ["200879108-0-63851 I knew it! When you came back alone, I felt that something terrible must have happened.\n\nI never knew a witch so strong or so stubborn. I thought nothing could stand against Arana. And she was my friend. I should have been there for that fight."] = { ["204987124-0-63851 What happens to the witch-rebels now?"] = "", }, ["55049764-0-12970 Talk to me, harrier. I want to know what happened to Arana and I want to know now."] = { ["228103012-0-63851 Arana died helping me defeat Lady Belain."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63857 Arana made peace with Caddach. In her honor, we'll hold to that agreement. It's clear that Lady Belain was always our true enemy.\n\nNew clans will form, now that our quarrel with the ard is over. There's plenty of land nearby."] = { ["204987124-0-63857 So Ard Caddach will be the king of the Reach?"] = "", }, ["55049764-1-12970 And now Count Verandis has returned and wants to speak to you. I suppose I'll have to wait a little longer to find out what happened down there."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-63857 So Ard Caddach will be the king of the Reach?"] = { ["200879108-0-63856 Now don't get carried away. In case you haven't noticed, Reachfolk don't bend their knees lightly. We'll give our loyalty to the ard because we choose to, not because he demands it from us. \n\nAnd we'll be watching him."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63851 Arana died helping me defeat Lady Belain."] = { ["200879108-0-63851 I knew it! When you came back alone, I felt that something terrible must have happened.\n\nI never knew a witch so strong or so stubborn. I thought nothing could stand against Arana. And she was my friend. I should have been there for that fight."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63851 What happens to the witch-rebels now?"] = { ["200879108-0-63857 Arana made peace with Caddach. In her honor, we'll hold to that agreement. It's clear that Lady Belain was always our true enemy.\n\nNew clans will form, now that our quarrel with the ard is over. There's plenty of land nearby."] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-21-12927 We stopped Lady Belain from gorging the Dark Heart with all the souls of Markarth, but we can't bring back the dead. Still, the Heart awakened but never reached full power.\n\nWe turned back the Gray Host and killed Belain. That's a victory, my friend.", [2] = "55049764-20-12927 The Dark Heart … what does Rada plan to do with the Void energy? And why has he caused it to flow through his Gray Host like water through a mountain pass?\n\nI must explore this connection. See if I can find meaning in the currents of darkness.", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-65180 Yes. Whether through the use of the orrery or some other means, Rada tied the Void energy to the Gray Host. And due to my past affiliation, that seems to include me.\n\nI can feel it. Hear its dark whisper. I need to ponder the implications."] = { ["204987124-0-65180 Should we go after Rada al-Saran now?"] = "", }, ["55049764-20-12927 The Dark Heart … what does Rada plan to do with the Void energy? And why has he caused it to flow through his Gray Host like water through a mountain pass?\n\nI must explore this connection. See if I can find meaning in the currents of darkness."] = { ["232026500-0-14583 Do we go after Rada al-Saran now?"] = "", }, ["55049764-21-12927 We stopped Lady Belain from gorging the Dark Heart with all the souls of Markarth, but we can't bring back the dead. Still, the Heart awakened but never reached full power.\n\nWe turned back the Gray Host and killed Belain. That's a victory, my friend."] = { ["228103012-0-64862 Did you learn anything else from the orrery?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65305 Any surviving Nighthollow clan members are bound to the Dark Heart. As it wanes, so will they. When you destroyed Lady Belain, you sealed the doom of her entire clan.\n\nThat threat is ended forever, thanks to you and Arana."] = { ["204987124-0-65305 And do you still sense the Dark Heart?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64862 The orrery remains charged with Void energy. But the Dark Heart was never completely filled and it already wanes. That means we denied Rada al-Saran a limitless source of power.\n\nRada may have escaped for the moment, but we will find him."] = { ["204987124-0-64862 What about the Nighthollow vampires?"] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-64862 Did you learn anything else from the orrery?"] = { ["200879108-0-64862 The orrery remains charged with Void energy. But the Dark Heart was never completely filled and it already wanes. That means we denied Rada al-Saran a limitless source of power.\n\nRada may have escaped for the moment, but we will find him."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65305 And do you still sense the Dark Heart?"] = { ["200879108-0-65180 Yes. Whether through the use of the orrery or some other means, Rada tied the Void energy to the Gray Host. And due to my past affiliation, that seems to include me.\n\nI can feel it. Hear its dark whisper. I need to ponder the implications."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65180 Should we go after Rada al-Saran now?"] = { ["116521668-0-14583 Soon. For now, savor this victory. The courage of mortals, not some buried relic, is the true heart of the Reach. You've saved countless lives, and proved to the Reachfolk that not all outsiders are a threat to this land.\n\nRada's time will come."] = "", }, ["232026500-0-14583 Do we go after Rada al-Saran now?"] = { ["116521668-0-14583 Soon. For now, savor this victory. The courage of mortals, not some buried relic, is the true heart of the Reach. You've saved countless lives, and proved to the Reachfolk that not all outsiders are a threat to this land.\n\nRada's time will come."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64862 What about the Nighthollow vampires?"] = { ["200879108-0-65305 Any surviving Nighthollow clan members are bound to the Dark Heart. As it wanes, so will they. When you destroyed Lady Belain, you sealed the doom of her entire clan.\n\nThat threat is ended forever, thanks to you and Arana."] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-98032 Gwendis"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-8-12964 A lot of Reachfolk died in the first rush. Now the Gray Host is bleeding Markarth dry with hit-and-run attacks. Don't think they expected Arana's rebels to be here, so that's something, at least.", [2] = "55049764-7-12964 Hang on, hero! I did a bit of scouting and you need to hear what I have to say.\n\nNchuand-Zel is crawling with Gray Host soldiers. Not to mention all the Dwarven constructs that clank around down there, too.", [3] = "55049764-2-12964 You should talk to Caddach. He's been pacing like a caged senche cat since I got back, demanding answers.\n\nI probably could have told him what happened, but I didn't want to.", [4] = "55049764-1-12964 Verandis is back. Does he look a little better to you? Why don't you talk to him and see how he's doing? I'll just wait over here.", [5] = "55049764-0-12964 I wish I knew where Rada al-Saran disappeared to after he activated the orrery. He went to an awful lot of trouble to awaken the Dark Heart and get his hands on that machine.", }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-8-12964 A lot of Reachfolk died in the first rush. Now the Gray Host is bleeding Markarth dry with hit-and-run attacks. Don't think they expected Arana's rebels to be here, so that's something, at least."] = { }, ["55049764-2-12964 You should talk to Caddach. He's been pacing like a caged senche cat since I got back, demanding answers.\n\nI probably could have told him what happened, but I didn't want to."] = { }, ["55049764-0-12964 I wish I knew where Rada al-Saran disappeared to after he activated the orrery. He went to an awful lot of trouble to awaken the Dark Heart and get his hands on that machine."] = { ["228103012-0-63849 You think Rada al-Saran's got more plans for the Reach?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63850 Good thing you stopped her, then. You saw how the Dark Heart changed the Nighthollow. Can you imagine a clan consisting of nothing but creatures like Lady Belain? Always thirsting, never sated?\n\nNo wonder the other ancient clans feared them."] = { }, ["200879108-0-65120 I didn't see her, but I wasn't able to advance very far into the undercity. Since you're obviously on your way to help her, and I've delivered all the messages I had, I'm going back to the Library of Arkthzand."] = { ["204987124-0-65120 Rada al-Saran was in the orrery chamber. Verandis was going to try to confront him there."] = "", }, ["55049764-7-12964 Hang on, hero! I did a bit of scouting and you need to hear what I have to say.\n\nNchuand-Zel is crawling with Gray Host soldiers. Not to mention all the Dwarven constructs that clank around down there, too."] = { ["228103012-0-65120 Did you see Arana? Is she all right?"] = "", }, ["55049764-1-12964 Verandis is back. Does he look a little better to you? Why don't you talk to him and see how he's doing? I'll just wait over here."] = { }, ["200879108-0-65295 Verandis always tries to see the good in people, but any good Rada al-Saran had dried up a long time ago.\n\nLook, someone needs to help Verandis, and you have to find Arana and deal with Lady Belain. Maybe when you're finished, you can come join us."] = { }, ["200879108-0-63849 Verandis doesn't think so. At least, not the Reach specifically. Verandis … understands Rada al-Saran. He believes the Ashen Lord's after a different prize. \n\nDid Lady Belain say anything about Rada al-Saran's plans during your battle?"] = { ["204987124-0-63849 Lady Belain only seemed interested in destroying Markarth and restoring the Nighthollow clan."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65121 I hate that Verandis has a past, but he is an ancient vampire. I can't expect him to have remained alone for centuries until he met me. His connection to Rada al-Saran, though. He needs to be careful. His feelings are going to get him into trouble."] = { ["204987124-0-65121 Get him into trouble? How so?"] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-65121 Get him into trouble? How so?"] = { ["200879108-0-65295 Verandis always tries to see the good in people, but any good Rada al-Saran had dried up a long time ago.\n\nLook, someone needs to help Verandis, and you have to find Arana and deal with Lady Belain. Maybe when you're finished, you can come join us."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-65120 Did you see Arana? Is she all right?"] = { ["200879108-0-65120 I didn't see her, but I wasn't able to advance very far into the undercity. Since you're obviously on your way to help her, and I've delivered all the messages I had, I'm going back to the Library of Arkthzand."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63849 Lady Belain only seemed interested in destroying Markarth and restoring the Nighthollow clan."] = { ["200879108-0-63850 Good thing you stopped her, then. You saw how the Dark Heart changed the Nighthollow. Can you imagine a clan consisting of nothing but creatures like Lady Belain? Always thirsting, never sated?\n\nNo wonder the other ancient clans feared them."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65120 Rada al-Saran was in the orrery chamber. Verandis was going to try to confront him there."] = { ["200879108-0-65121 I hate that Verandis has a past, but he is an ancient vampire. I can't expect him to have remained alone for centuries until he met me. His connection to Rada al-Saran, though. He needs to be careful. His feelings are going to get him into trouble."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63849 You think Rada al-Saran's got more plans for the Reach?"] = { ["200879108-0-63849 Verandis doesn't think so. At least, not the Reach specifically. Verandis … understands Rada al-Saran. He believes the Ashen Lord's after a different prize. \n\nDid Lady Belain say anything about Rada al-Saran's plans during your battle?"] = "", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1856 Nchuand-Zel"] = { ["8290981-0-98030 Arana"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-2-12962 I wanted to finish this, but Belain … she's too strong. And the Gray Host …. I tried to return to Markarth … but got turned around.", [2] = "55049764-1-12962 Don't linger, harrier. All this death, it fuels the Dark Heart. Making it stronger with every passing moment. Find that keystone and stop Lady Belain. Hurry.", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-63779 Forget me … get the second keystone. Don't let Belain draw any more power from the Dark Heart."] = { ["204987124-0-63779 I'll find the keystone and get into the orrery chamber."] = "", }, ["55049764-1-12962 Don't linger, harrier. All this death, it fuels the Dark Heart. Making it stronger with every passing moment. Find that keystone and stop Lady Belain. Hurry."] = { ["228103012-0-63964 Are you sure you'll be all right?"] = "", }, ["55049764-2-12962 I wanted to finish this, but Belain … she's too strong. And the Gray Host …. I tried to return to Markarth … but got turned around."] = { ["228103012-0-63775 Tell me what happened."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63966 No, not in and of itself. Like all of Namira's gifts, how we use it is where good and evil come in. It's Belain who is twisting it to this vile purpose. Stop her.\n\nGo on. I'll gather my strength and then see where the Spirit Queen wants to lead me."] = { }, ["200879108-0-63964 I already feel my strength returning. It's the Dark Heart. Like the Ghostsong witches of old, I feel its power stirring within me. I hear the whispering of Namira.\n\nThe Spirit Queen is with me. I won't die in this place."] = { ["204987124-0-63964 Isn't the Dark Heart evil?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64646 Listen … I sensed something else down below … a second keystone. Find it and you'll be able to … enter the orrery chamber."] = { ["204987124-0-64646 I understand. Let me to escort you back to Markarth."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63775 I chased Lady Belain into the depths … battled her to a standstill. Then she summoned the Gray Host.\n\nShe fled while I fought them off. To the orrery, I think I heard her tell the Gray Host commander."] = { ["204987124-0-63775 Verandis went to confront Rada al-Saran at the orrery."] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-63775 Verandis went to confront Rada al-Saran at the orrery."] = { ["200879108-0-64646 Listen … I sensed something else down below … a second keystone. Find it and you'll be able to … enter the orrery chamber."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63964 Are you sure you'll be all right?"] = { ["200879108-0-63964 I already feel my strength returning. It's the Dark Heart. Like the Ghostsong witches of old, I feel its power stirring within me. I hear the whispering of Namira.\n\nThe Spirit Queen is with me. I won't die in this place."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63964 Isn't the Dark Heart evil?"] = { ["200879108-0-63966 No, not in and of itself. Like all of Namira's gifts, how we use it is where good and evil come in. It's Belain who is twisting it to this vile purpose. Stop her.\n\nGo on. I'll gather my strength and then see where the Spirit Queen wants to lead me."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63779 I'll find the keystone and get into the orrery chamber."] = { }, ["228103012-0-63775 Tell me what happened."] = { ["200879108-0-63775 I chased Lady Belain into the depths … battled her to a standstill. Then she summoned the Gray Host.\n\nShe fled while I fought them off. To the orrery, I think I heard her tell the Gray Host commander."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64646 I understand. Let me to escort you back to Markarth."] = { ["200879108-0-63779 Forget me … get the second keystone. Don't let Belain draw any more power from the Dark Heart."] = "", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1858 Markart"] = { ["8290981-0-98061 Bradan"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-4-12970 The Gray Host came out of nowhere. Hit the city like a giant's hammer. Vampires and werewolves, rending and killing anyone they could catch.\n\nThe ard's folk thought they were safe in Markarth. Only fools put their trust in walls.", [2] = "55049764-3-12970 Stay sharp and keep alert on your way to Understone Keep. The Gray Host could attack again at any moment.", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-63718 Lady Belain unsealed the doors to Nchuand-Zel and let the Gray Host into the city. We arrived just in time to fend off the first wave. Can't make any promises about the next.\n\nGo to Understone Keep. Tell Ard Caddach and Arana what you told me."] = { ["204987124-0-63718 I'll go to Understone Keep."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63716 Just like what Nathari did to my clan? The bastards!\n\nArana brought us here to help, but it may be too late. They aren't only marching toward the gates—they're coming at us from beneath the city!"] = { ["204987124-0-63716 What do you mean, beneath the city?"] = "", }, ["55049764-4-12970 The Gray Host came out of nowhere. Hit the city like a giant's hammer. Vampires and werewolves, rending and killing anyone they could catch.\n\nThe ard's folk thought they were safe in Markarth. Only fools put their trust in walls."] = { ["228103012-0-63716 Bradan, you need to know. Every Reachfolk that dies today feeds the Dark Heart."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63735 The vampire noble, your friend Verandis, he convinced Arana that we had to help defend Markarth. We marched when Gwendis gave us the word.\n\nBesides, Arana and Caddach are both of the Reach. Reachfolk stick together against outsiders. We always have."] = { }, ["55049764-3-12970 Stay sharp and keep alert on your way to Understone Keep. The Gray Host could attack again at any moment."] = { ["228103012-0-63735 So Ard Caddach and Arana are working together now?"] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-63718 I'll go to Understone Keep."] = { }, ["228103012-0-63735 So Ard Caddach and Arana are working together now?"] = { ["200879108-0-63735 The vampire noble, your friend Verandis, he convinced Arana that we had to help defend Markarth. We marched when Gwendis gave us the word.\n\nBesides, Arana and Caddach are both of the Reach. Reachfolk stick together against outsiders. We always have."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63716 What do you mean, beneath the city?"] = { ["200879108-0-63718 Lady Belain unsealed the doors to Nchuand-Zel and let the Gray Host into the city. We arrived just in time to fend off the first wave. Can't make any promises about the next.\n\nGo to Understone Keep. Tell Ard Caddach and Arana what you told me."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63716 Bradan, you need to know. Every Reachfolk that dies today feeds the Dark Heart."] = { ["200879108-0-63716 Just like what Nathari did to my clan? The bastards!\n\nArana brought us here to help, but it may be too late. They aren't only marching toward the gates—they're coming at us from beneath the city!"] = "", }, }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { ["8290981-0-98026 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-3-12961 Try as I might, I haven't been able to penetrate the wards on the door into the orrery. The Dwarven magic is too powerful. Without a keystone of our own, we'll never get inside.", [2] = "55049764-2-12961 Use the keystone, my friend. It's finally time for me to confront Rada al-Saran.", }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-2-12961 Use the keystone, my friend. It's finally time for me to confront Rada al-Saran."] = { }, ["55049764-3-12961 Try as I might, I haven't been able to penetrate the wards on the door into the orrery. The Dwarven magic is too powerful. Without a keystone of our own, we'll never get inside."] = { ["228103012-0-63788 Arana couldn't stop Lady Belain, but she led me to another keystone. I have it right here."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64466 No one has entered or departed by these doors in all the time I've been here. It's clear that Rada and Belain know more about this old Dwarven structure than we do, though.\n\nThey must have another way to come and go as they need."] = { ["204987124-0-64466 Should we try to use the keystone I acquired?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63788 Another keystone? It seems the spirits of the Reach smile favorably upon us, after all!\n\nBut you say Lady Belain escaped from Arana? Any idea where she may have gone?"] = { ["204987124-0-63788 Arana was wounded in the battle, but she heard Lady Belain say she was returning to the orrery."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63790 By all means! If it works, we can finally confront Rada and Lady Belain. Together, perhaps we'll fare better than Arana."] = { ["204987124-0-63790 All right, let's go."] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-63788 Arana was wounded in the battle, but she heard Lady Belain say she was returning to the orrery."] = { ["200879108-0-64466 No one has entered or departed by these doors in all the time I've been here. It's clear that Rada and Belain know more about this old Dwarven structure than we do, though.\n\nThey must have another way to come and go as they need."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63790 All right, let's go."] = { }, ["204987124-0-64466 Should we try to use the keystone I acquired?"] = { ["200879108-0-63790 By all means! If it works, we can finally confront Rada and Lady Belain. Together, perhaps we'll fare better than Arana."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63788 Arana couldn't stop Lady Belain, but she led me to another keystone. I have it right here."] = { ["200879108-0-63788 Another keystone? It seems the spirits of the Reach smile favorably upon us, after all!\n\nBut you say Lady Belain escaped from Arana? Any idea where she may have gone?"] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-98032 Gwendis"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-6-12964 When I got here, Verandis was pacing around like a caged animal, trying to find a way to get inside the library. If you have any ideas, let him know.", }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-6-12964 When I got here, Verandis was pacing around like a caged animal, trying to find a way to get inside the library. If you have any ideas, let him know."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { }, }, ["8290981-0-101699 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-1-12939 Our enemy advances on two fronts, my friend, and we must match them move for move.\n\nRada al-Saran has activated the orrery, while Lady Belain has gone to Markarth. Worse, the Dark Heart beats stronger with every soul that flows into it.", [2] = "55049764-0-12939 I'll find a way to deal with Rada. Lady Belain and the Gray Host, I leave in your hands.\n\nStop them from feeding the Dark Heart and it should fall dormant again. With any luck, that will put an end to whatever Rada plans to do with the orrery.", }, ["links"] = { ["3952276-0-8061 The attack on Markarth has begun, but we can still save the city if we hurry. Go, warn Ard Caddach. Tell him to defend his people. Every life saved is one less soul for the Dark Heart."] = { ["20958740-0-8061 What about Rada al-Saran and Lady Belain?"] = "", }, ["55049764-0-12939 I'll find a way to deal with Rada. Lady Belain and the Gray Host, I leave in your hands.\n\nStop them from feeding the Dark Heart and it should fall dormant again. With any luck, that will put an end to whatever Rada plans to do with the orrery."] = { ["228103012-0-64036 Before I go, remind me what Rada al-Saran and Lady Belain are doing again."] = "", }, ["55049764-1-12939 Our enemy advances on two fronts, my friend, and we must match them move for move.\n\nRada al-Saran has activated the orrery, while Lady Belain has gone to Markarth. Worse, the Dark Heart beats stronger with every soul that flows into it."] = { ["249936564-0-8061 What do you want me to do?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64037 I wish I could say for certain. We know the Dark Heart allows pockets of void energy to seep into our world. Perhaps he plans to use the orrery to focus that power. Or to open a larger tear into the Void.\n\nWhatever he plans, I need to stop him."] = { ["204987124-0-64037 Why would Rada al-Saran allow Lady Belain to lead his army?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65108 No. Rada is my problem to deal with. I need you to save Markarth. Maybe if the deaths stop, the Heart will return to its slumber.\n\nI'll delay Rada, try to buy us time. I can't overpower him, but I may be able to reason with him. We were friends once."] = { ["204987124-0-65108 What does Rada al-Saran plan to use the orrery for?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65109 The majority of Rada's troops here in the Reach are new recruits. He doesn't have that many experienced commanders to rely on. Besides, Lady Belain has a vested interest in sacrificing as many lives to the Dark Heart as she can."] = { ["204987124-0-65109 A vested interest?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65110 As we learned in Nighthollow Keep, Belain's clan of vampires can only feed on the energy of the Dark Heart. As long as it slumbers, her people remain starving beasts.\n\nIf she can complete the massacre of Markarth, she can fully awaken the Heart."] = { ["204987124-0-65110 I should stay here and help you stop Rada al-Saran."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64036 They both seek to awaken the Dark Heart so they can use the void energy it releases for their own ends.\n\nCurrently, Rada has activated the orrery in the library for some unknown purpose, while Belain has gone to Markarth to lead the Gray Host army."] = { ["204987124-0-64036 I should stay here and help you stop Rada al-Saran."] = "", ["204987124-1-64036 Why would Rada al-Saran allow Lady Belain to lead his army?"] = "", }, ["3952276-1-8061 I will deal with Rada. After you warn Caddach, find Lady Belain. Defeat her and the Reachfolk will stand a better chance against the assaulting army. And if you can end the massacre, that will stop the flow of energy into the Dark Heart.\n\nNow, go!"] = { ["20958740-1-8061 I'll go to Markarth and warn Ard Caddach."] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-64037 Why would Rada al-Saran allow Lady Belain to lead his army?"] = { }, ["20958740-1-8061 I'll go to Markarth and warn Ard Caddach."] = { }, ["204987124-0-64036 I should stay here and help you stop Rada al-Saran."] = { }, ["204987124-0-65109 A vested interest?"] = { ["200879108-0-65110 As we learned in Nighthollow Keep, Belain's clan of vampires can only feed on the energy of the Dark Heart. As long as it slumbers, her people remain starving beasts.\n\nIf she can complete the massacre of Markarth, she can fully awaken the Heart."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65108 What does Rada al-Saran plan to use the orrery for?"] = { ["200879108-0-64037 I wish I could say for certain. We know the Dark Heart allows pockets of void energy to seep into our world. Perhaps he plans to use the orrery to focus that power. Or to open a larger tear into the Void.\n\nWhatever he plans, I need to stop him."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65110 I should stay here and help you stop Rada al-Saran."] = { ["200879108-0-65108 No. Rada is my problem to deal with. I need you to save Markarth. Maybe if the deaths stop, the Heart will return to its slumber.\n\nI'll delay Rada, try to buy us time. I can't overpower him, but I may be able to reason with him. We were friends once."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-64036 Before I go, remind me what Rada al-Saran and Lady Belain are doing again."] = { ["200879108-0-64036 They both seek to awaken the Dark Heart so they can use the void energy it releases for their own ends.\n\nCurrently, Rada has activated the orrery in the library for some unknown purpose, while Belain has gone to Markarth to lead the Gray Host army."] = "", }, ["249936564-0-8061 What do you want me to do?"] = { ["3952276-0-8061 The attack on Markarth has begun, but we can still save the city if we hurry. Go, warn Ard Caddach. Tell him to defend his people. Every life saved is one less soul for the Dark Heart."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-64036 Why would Rada al-Saran allow Lady Belain to lead his army?"] = { ["200879108-0-65109 The majority of Rada's troops here in the Reach are new recruits. He doesn't have that many experienced commanders to rely on. Besides, Lady Belain has a vested interest in sacrificing as many lives to the Dark Heart as she can."] = "", }, ["20958740-0-8061 What about Rada al-Saran and Lady Belain?"] = { ["3952276-1-8061 I will deal with Rada. After you warn Caddach, find Lady Belain. Defeat her and the Reachfolk will stand a better chance against the assaulting army. And if you can end the massacre, that will stop the flow of energy into the Dark Heart.\n\nNow, go!"] = "", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1907 Planetarium Arkthzand"] = { ["8290981-0-98026 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-1-12961 If you hadn't arrived when you did, Gwendis and I would not have been able to power down the orrery. Thank you.\n\nBut tell me. What of Arana and Lady Belain? I could feel them … it was like a battle in the darkness.", [2] = "55049764-0-12961 Tell Ard Caddach the news. I want to study this machine a little longer. Something here will shed light on Rada's purpose.\n\nI know Rada won't rest until he saves the Gray Host from its ancient curse—no matter what that means for the rest of us.", }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-12961 Tell Ard Caddach the news. I want to study this machine a little longer. Something here will shed light on Rada's purpose.\n\nI know Rada won't rest until he saves the Gray Host from its ancient curse—no matter what that means for the rest of us."] = { ["228103012-0-65175 What exactly did Rada al-Saran accomplish here?"] = "", }, ["55049764-1-12961 If you hadn't arrived when you did, Gwendis and I would not have been able to power down the orrery. Thank you.\n\nBut tell me. What of Arana and Lady Belain? I could feel them … it was like a battle in the darkness."] = { ["228103012-0-63814 Lady Belain took me to the Dark Heart chamber. Arana arrived. She helped me defeat Belain."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63816 Arana dead? That's another soul lost to the Void. Between her and those that perished at Markarth, the Dark Heart ate well this day.\n\nI'd like you to return to Understone Keep. Tell Ard Caddach that despite what we have lost, Markarth is safe."] = { ["204987124-1-63816 I'll tell Ard Caddach the news."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65175 Rada used the orrery to focus the Void energy. He created a portal to travel somewhere, but the specific destination eludes me.\n\nHe did say he needed to gather his exarchs, the original warlords of the Gray Council. The leaders of the Gray Host."] = { ["204987124-0-65175 So the Gray Host is still a threat?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65177 An immediate one? No, I don't think so. With Rada gone and Lady Belain dead, the Gray Host forces here in the Reach will eventually break up and fade into the shadows. Eventually."] = { ["204987124-0-65177 But Rada al-Saran is still out there."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65176 Yes, but he's finished with Markarth and the Reach. I think he got what he wanted from the orrery and the Dark Heart. At least for now.\n\nDon't worry. I'll figure out what else he has planned. And together we will deal with it. When the time is right."] = { }, ["200879108-0-63814 So it was Belain's death I felt in the darkness. Rada was right. For some reason, the connection I have to the Dark Heart is strong. But there was something else … another sensation.\n\nWhere's Arana, my friend?"] = { ["204987124-0-63814 Arana said Namira suppressed her wounds so she could defeat Belain. After the battle, she died."] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-63814 Lady Belain took me to the Dark Heart chamber. Arana arrived. She helped me defeat Belain."] = { ["200879108-0-63814 So it was Belain's death I felt in the darkness. Rada was right. For some reason, the connection I have to the Dark Heart is strong. But there was something else … another sensation.\n\nWhere's Arana, my friend?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65177 But Rada al-Saran is still out there."] = { ["200879108-0-65176 Yes, but he's finished with Markarth and the Reach. I think he got what he wanted from the orrery and the Dark Heart. At least for now.\n\nDon't worry. I'll figure out what else he has planned. And together we will deal with it. When the time is right."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-65175 What exactly did Rada al-Saran accomplish here?"] = { ["200879108-0-65175 Rada used the orrery to focus the Void energy. He created a portal to travel somewhere, but the specific destination eludes me.\n\nHe did say he needed to gather his exarchs, the original warlords of the Gray Council. The leaders of the Gray Host."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65175 So the Gray Host is still a threat?"] = { ["200879108-0-65177 An immediate one? No, I don't think so. With Rada gone and Lady Belain dead, the Gray Host forces here in the Reach will eventually break up and fade into the shadows. Eventually."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-63816 I'll tell Ard Caddach the news."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63814 Arana said Namira suppressed her wounds so she could defeat Belain. After the battle, she died."] = { ["200879108-0-63816 Arana dead? That's another soul lost to the Void. Between her and those that perished at Markarth, the Dark Heart ate well this day.\n\nI'd like you to return to Understone Keep. Tell Ard Caddach that despite what we have lost, Markarth is safe."] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-98032 Gwendis"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-4-12964 If you hadn't shown up, I don't know what we were going to do. Verandis and I, well, we didn't have enough hands to turn off that damn machine. Who makes something that requires three people to turn it off?\n\nDamn Dwarves ….", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-65178 Oh, you know. The usual. Rada al-Saran opened a portal to who knows where. Verandis came back to his senses and tried to stop the orrery. I ran around looking for something to break or stab.\n\nThe usual."] = { ["204987124-0-65178 What was that about Verandis and the Dark Heart?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65179 Rada al-Saran mentioned it and Verandis confirmed it. Once the orrery started spinning, Verandis had a stronger sense of the darkness. The Void.\n\nSince I didn't feel anything, he thinks it must be tied to his past with the Gray Host."] = { }, ["55049764-4-12964 If you hadn't shown up, I don't know what we were going to do. Verandis and I, well, we didn't have enough hands to turn off that damn machine. Who makes something that requires three people to turn it off?\n\nDamn Dwarves …."] = { ["228103012-0-65178 What happened up here while I was fighting Lady Belain?"] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-65178 What was that about Verandis and the Dark Heart?"] = { ["200879108-0-65179 Rada al-Saran mentioned it and Verandis confirmed it. Once the orrery started spinning, Verandis had a stronger sense of the darkness. The Void.\n\nSince I didn't feel anything, he thinks it must be tied to his past with the Gray Host."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-65178 What happened up here while I was fighting Lady Belain?"] = { ["200879108-0-65178 Oh, you know. The usual. Rada al-Saran opened a portal to who knows where. Verandis came back to his senses and tried to stop the orrery. I ran around looking for something to break or stab.\n\nThe usual."] = "", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1915 Chamber of the Dark Heart"] = { ["8290981-0-99308 Arana"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-12962 Lady Belain … is she dead?", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-63811 The Spirit Queen … Namira … she required a champion. She gave me the strength to press on … despite my wounds.\n\nNow … that strength is gone."] = { ["204987124-0-63811 The Spirit Queen will just let you die?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63812 She is the spirit of death and decay. Belain defied a natural death, as all vampires do. Using Namira's energy like that, it was an affront. I am … happy to have done my part.\n\nVerandis needs your help. Go, harrier. Use this one last portal …."] = { ["204987124-0-63812 I'll go help Verandis."] = "", }, ["55049764-0-12962 Lady Belain … is she dead?"] = { ["228103012-0-63811 Yes. We defeated her. But Arana, what happened to you?"] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-63812 I'll go help Verandis."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63811 The Spirit Queen will just let you die?"] = { ["200879108-0-63812 She is the spirit of death and decay. Belain defied a natural death, as all vampires do. Using Namira's energy like that, it was an affront. I am … happy to have done my part.\n\nVerandis needs your help. Go, harrier. Use this one last portal …."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63811 Yes. We defeated her. But Arana, what happened to you?"] = { ["200879108-0-63811 The Spirit Queen … Namira … she required a champion. She gave me the strength to press on … despite my wounds.\n\nNow … that strength is gone."] = "", }, }, }, }, }, }, }