ConversationsQQ_SavedVariables_v15 = { ["quest"] = { ["162658389-0-1207 Pogranicze"] = { ["52420949-0-6552 The End of Eternity"] = { ["info"] = { ["finisher"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, ["items"] = { [1] = "267697733-0-7432 Nighthollow Testament", [2] = "267697733-0-7431 Unassembled Keystone Components", [3] = "267697733-0-7430 Oblivion Shard", [4] = "267697733-0-7426 Nighthollow Archives Gate Key", }, ["description"] = { [1] = "265851556-0-6552 Verandis believes Rada al-Saran has set his final plan in motion. He seeks my help to put a stop to the Gray Host once and for all.", }, ["involved"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", [2] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", [3] = "8290981-0-97843 Fennorian", [4] = "8290981-0-97837 Gwendis", [5] = "8290981-0-97842 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", [6] = "8290981-0-98095 Ard Caddach", [7] = "8290981-0-97844 Fennorian", [8] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, ["starter"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-97832 Gwendis", [2] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, ["steps"] = { [1] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67158 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53961 Gwendis told me I can find Verandis in Markarth, in Understone Keep. I should talk with him.", }, [2] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68277 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54914 Verandis has more he wishes to share with me. I should speak to him in Understone Keep.", }, [3] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67747 Investigate North of Markarth", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53962 Rada al-Saran's forces are gathering to the north of Markarth, near Bthardamz. Verandis asked me to investigate and discover the Gray Host's plans.", }, [4] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67160 Find Rada al-Saran", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53963 I heard Rada al-Saran addressing his forces as I approached the Gray Host camp. I should try to find him.", }, [5] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67161 Talk to Lyris Titanborn", [2] = "7949764-0-67162 Talk to Fennorian", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53964 Lyris and Fennorian confronted Rada al-Saran as I approached, but the Ashen Lord and his commanders escaped without a fight. I should speak to Lyris and Fenn about what they're doing here.", }, [6] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67163 Go to the Orrery Chamber", }, ["optional"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67650 Examine the Trinket", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53965 Rada al-Saran escaped, but Fennorian intercepted a coded communication important to the Gray Host. We should bring it to Verandis in the orrery chamber of the Library of Arkthzand in Blackreach.", }, [7] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67164 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53966 I should talk to Verandis about the Gray Host's intercepted message and what it means for us.", }, [8] = { ["goals"] = { ["hidden"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67177 Meet Gwendis in Blackreach", [2] = "7949764-0-67183 Meet Fennorian in Bthar-Zel", [3] = "7949764-0-67188 Meet Lyris Titanborn in Understone Keep", }, ["hints"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67178 Talk to Gwendis in Blackreach", [2] = "7949764-0-67179 Bypass the Nighthollow Archives Wall", [3] = "7949764-0-67180 Enter the Nighthollow Archives", [4] = "7949764-0-67368 Gather the Nighthollow Testament", [5] = "7949764-0-67181 Examine the Nighthollow Memento", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67168 Find the Land Sundered from Tamriel", [2] = "7949764-0-67166 Go to the Nighthollow Archive", [3] = "7949764-0-67167 Learn About Keystones in Bthar-Zel", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53968 The coded letter directed Verandis to three different locations. I should investigate each site in order to determine more about Rada al-Saran's ultimate plan.", }, [9] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67169 Go to the Orrery Chamber", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53969 I recovered an Oblivion stone from the sundered land in the Reach, the Nighthollow Testament, and an unassembled keystone. I should return to the orrery chamber and see what Verandis makes of all this.", }, [10] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67170 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53970 Despite the others badgering Verandis about his past, I need to show the count what I found and see if these items help us get closer to determining Rada al-Saran's plans.", }, [11] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67720 Find the Hidden Laboratory", }, ["hidden"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67718 Find the Hidden Laboratory", [2] = "7949764-0-68474 Find the Hidden Laboratory", [3] = "7949764-0-67721 Find the Hidden Laboratory", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53971 Verandis said that Rada al-Saran has a hidden laboratory somewhere in the Library of Arkthzand, but he hasn't been able to pinpoint it. He asked all of us to help him search for it.", }, [12] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67351 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54114 We located Rada al-Saran's hidden laboratory. There are many experiments left inside. I should speak to Verandis about it.", }, [13] = { ["goals"] = { ["hints"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68276 Join Verandis on the Podium", }, ["hidden"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68274 Follow Verandis's Instructions", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67352 Follow Verandis's Instructions", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54115 Verandis claims to understand how Rada al-Saran's experiment is intended to work, but he still doesn't understand the purpose. He believes Rada intended for him to repeat his work to discover what his true aims are. Verandis needs my help to succeed.", }, [14] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67725 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54430 We succeeded in recreating whatever it was Rada al-Saran did here. It seemed to have had a profound impact on Verandis. I should speak to him about what he discovered.", }, [15] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67722 Go to the Orrery Chamber", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54428 Verandis felt a great pain and says that Rada al-Saran is drawing on the power of the Dark Heart. We have to get to the orrery chamber as fast as we can.", }, [16] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-67723 Confront Rada al-Saran", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54429 I found Rada al-Saran in the orrery chamber. He seems to be performing the same ritual we just did but on a grander scale. I must try to stop him.", }, [17] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-68265 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-54904 Rada al-Saran vanished after using the orrery. I should speak to Verandis about what happened.", }, [18] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "121487972-0-14547 Talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-53974 Verandis thinks he can stop the Darkstorm, but he needs to enter Rada al-Saran's sanctuary realm to do so. I should ask him how we can do that.", }, }, }, }, }, ["books"] = { ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { [1122] = "51188213-0-1122 Ogień i ciemność, część 2", [6383] = "51188213-0-6383 A Year Among the Eagleseer Clan", [6393] = "51188213-0-6393 Legenda Arkthzand", [1881] = "51188213-0-1881 Przewodnik po wiłach", [6392] = "51188213-0-6392 Życie nad rzeką Karth", [6361] = "51188213-0-6361 Red Eagle's Song", [1133] = "51188213-0-1133 Rysław Sprawiedliwy, część 2", [1483] = "51188213-0-1483 Uwagi o elfickiej architekturze", [1835] = "51188213-0-1835 Wezwanie Hircyna", [2637] = "51188213-0-2637 Sekrety zasłyszane w Apokryfie", [875] = "51188213-0-875 Kult daedr: Ayleidowie", [815] = "51188213-0-815 Pieśń o Pelinalu, tom 3", [6256] = "51188213-0-6256 Szary Zastęp: Historia, część 1", [6394] = "51188213-0-6394 Werewolves: Long-Suffering Guardians", [6258] = "51188213-0-6258 A Promise and a Warning", [5907] = "51188213-0-5907 Drinks of the Reach", [6388] = "51188213-0-6388 The Translated Works of Tosmorn, IV", [629] = "51188213-0-629 Filozofia handlu rodu Hlaalu", [6355] = "51188213-0-6355 Scary Tales of the Druadach, Book 1", [1527] = "51188213-0-1527 Ballada o Navidzie Śpiewaku", [952] = "51188213-0-952 Królewski ród z Wartowni", [825] = "51188213-0-825 Ithguleoir", [6362] = "51188213-0-6362 Reach Witch Chant", [6395] = "51188213-0-6395 Cesarska w Markarcie", [6396] = "51188213-0-6396 Great Spirits of the Reach: Volume 1", [6050] = "51188213-0-6050 Scary Tales of the Deep Folk, Book 1", [5909] = "51188213-0-5909 On the Clans of the Reach", [2111] = "51188213-0-2111 Szlachetność w kradzieży", }, ["267200725-0-1913 Halls of Arkthzand"] = { [6256] = "51188213-0-6256 Szary Zastęp: Historia, część 1", [2639] = "51188213-0-2639 Pogłoski o Spiralnym Pasmie", }, }, ["267200725-0-1814 Pogranicze"] = { ["267200725-0-1906 Bthar-Zel"] = { [2946] = "51188213-0-2946 Shezarr i Bóstwa", [2111] = "51188213-0-2111 Szlachetność w kradzieży", }, }, }, ["subtitles"] = { ["267200725-0-1814 Pogranicze"] = { ["267200725-0-1849 Bthar-Zel"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38443 I made some interesting discoveries while I was waiting.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97844 Fennorian", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38785 It worked! I mean, of course it worked. I'll be waiting on the other side.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97844 Fennorian", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38786 I had every confidence you wouldn't get sucked into some boundless void. The repository is just through this door.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97844 Fennorian", }, }, }, ["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"] = "115740052-0-38457 Over here, partner.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97842 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39655 Got the information we need? Good.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97842 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1858 Markart"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39205 I knew Lady Belain was plotting something! I only wish I could split her skull myself.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99300 Wódz Kynaer", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39206 Arana and her rebels saved us the trouble. If they hadn't shown up when they did ….", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99301 Wódz Ulvfae", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39207 I know. Who'd have thought we'd owe our lives to that lot?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99300 Wódz Kynaer", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39208 Can't you just be grateful? I just hope the ard lets the rebels stay. They've earned their place.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-99301 Wódz Ulvfae", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1814 Pogranicze"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38882 Brothers and sisters, we are on the cusp of victory.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98340 Rada al-Saran", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38883 When the Darkstorm blows through the Void, everything we lost will be returned. Even your lives.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98340 Rada al-Saran", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38884 Go without fear. Claim victory. Success will bring salvation—", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98266 Rada al-Saran", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38885 Verandis's little birds. Give him my best.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98266 Rada al-Saran", }, [5] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38385 Damn it! I knew we should have attacked when we had the chance!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, [6] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38384 My orders were to wait, Lyris. At least Rada left something in his haste.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97843 Fennorian", }, [7] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38386 Wait—is that you, partner? Could have used you a moment sooner.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38755 Is that Count Verandis?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97843 Fennorian", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38753 A soul's ability to travel among the infinite planes of existence is equally boundless.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38776 Fenn, what did you do?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38754 Souls can go anywhere! Imagine if they had the freedom to choose their destination, or even return to life.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [5] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38756 It's the auramancy. We're seeing an image of the past.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97843 Fennorian", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39387 It's Rada al-Saran! This is our chance!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38894 Pity. I wanted Verandis to see this place for himself.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98266 Rada al-Saran", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38459 They chipped a hunk off this stone. If Rada al-Saran went through the trouble, we might as well, too.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38813 Hey, there's another memento here. Like the one Fennorian found near Bthardamz.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, }, [6] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38564 This is feasible?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38565 No, Rada, merely a possibility. But the soul binding required—", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38566 We can save our kindred from Coldharbour's torment and you quibble over the cost? Is your heart so cold?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38567 Even if you returned our kindred to life, Molag Bal's claim to their souls would remain. Our contracts are inviolable.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [5] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38568 Another obstacle to overcome—", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [6] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38569 You think the Prince of Domination is merely an obstacle? Rada, listen to yourself!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [7] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38570 Kneeling when I should have stood proud was the greatest mistake I ever made. I will not repeat it.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [8] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38828 Verandis and Rada al-Saran seemed pretty friendly back in the day. Did you know about that?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1906 Bthar-Zel"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38801 What's this? More of Rada al-Saran's auramancy, I suspect.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97844 Fennorian", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38571 Rada?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38572 Are those my notes?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38573 Hmm? Verandis! Forgive me. As ever, your genius captivates me. I had no idea you made such progress.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38574 I'm still no closer to a viable solution.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [5] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38575 You're closer than you think.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [6] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38576 How can you know that?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [7] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38577 I discussed your findings with a new ally. They claim it will work. Only your trepidation holds us back.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [8] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38578 I … I thought you'd changed, that you sought penance. I won't participate in mass murder!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [9] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38579 Our dream is within reach and you're still concerned for the mortals? Verandis!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [10] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38802 Verandis was aware of this plan? And he was its architect?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97844 Fennorian", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39037 Let's see what we can find.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97844 Fennorian", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38582 This looks like some kind of manufacturing equipment.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97844 Fennorian", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38800 Look here. This resembles your keystone, doesn't it? The parts anyway. I wager this is what we came for.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97844 Fennorian", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { ["267200725-0-1907 Planetarium Arkthzand"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38393 He escaped, count, but we intercepted this letter.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97843 Fennorian", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38394 A moment, Fennorian. The darkness … has passed. Well done acquiring this letter.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38395 Never mind the pat on the back, Verandis! What happened?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97832 Gwendis", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38396 It's nothing. A distraction. Our friend has arrived and we must not waste any time.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38831 The past is ancient history. Rada's intentions were to sway me back to his side.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38832 That's not good enough, count. Why didn't you tell us that this was all your fault?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38479 Father, it wasn't just your research that let him revive the Gray Host. The actual procedure was your creation!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97843 Fennorian", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39176 You don't understand. Please, tell me you found out more about the Darkstorm.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39267 Come, Ravenwatch, Titanborn. We can't let the specters of the past distract us from our mission.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39268 Very well, count.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39320 Rada! Stop! Don't make me fight you!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38848 This is the chance you never thought possible.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98266 Rada al-Saran", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38852 The door to our salvation stands open, Verandis. Come. Finish what we started. All will be forgiven.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98266 Rada al-Saran", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38850 Arrgh! Rada, don't do this!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [5] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38851 The Void energy is consuming you, Verandis. I can show you how to control it. Just follow me.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-98266 Rada al-Saran", }, [6] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38853 What happened? Where'd the bastard go this time?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów", }, [7] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38854 He's gone, Lyris. To the one place where he can complete his plan.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38405 Over here! Nighthollow Keep is just ahead.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97837 Gwendis", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39352 I'm off. If I see something that might help, I'll let you know.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97837 Gwendis", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38891 That's a Gray Host pentarch. Probably after the same thing as us. What's that beside him?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97837 Gwendis", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39356 That wasn't as difficult as I expected. Now let's enter the archive.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97837 Gwendis", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38583 As far as libraries go, the lighting in here is terrible. Hey, I bet that's what we came for!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97837 Gwendis", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38414 That's done. Hey—why is this trinket over here glowing?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97837 Gwendis", }, }, [6] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38557 Gods, I can't get the smell of her blood off my hands.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38558 It was a mercy, you know that.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38559 I ruined her, Rada! Body and soul! I played god and Lisolda paid the price. I'm a damned fool.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38560 A fool once told me there is no such thing as damnation, only souls who have lost hope.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [5] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38561 That's not fair, Rada.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [6] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38562 You said it with such conviction, I could not argue. You have not forgotten our promise, I hope.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97846 Rada al-Saran", }, [7] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38563 We'll seek salvation together. Thank you, Rada.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97980 Verandis", }, [8] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38810 Verandis keeps everyone at arm's length. Is this why?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97837 Gwendis", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1912 Halls of Arkthzand"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38605 Careful! That Nighthollow vampire radiates with the power of the Dark Heart!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1913 Halls of Arkthzand"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38837 Rada's laboratory. I see he's adopted Tzinghalis's methods.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38838 Yes, this is it. I can feel the echoes of Rada's work here.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38533 Now, to begin. Start by adding aetheric power.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38535 Now, quickly—I need more kinetic power!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38536 Now, some tonal energy!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38608 The Reach ritual—it's catalyzing too quickly!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97844 Fennorian", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38537 Quickly—help Fennorian!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38538 We're losing kinetic energy—I need more!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [6] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38539 I need an influx of aetheric power!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38540 Gwendis needs your help with the Nighthollow rite!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38541 Adjust the tonal frequency, quickly!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38542 We almost have it! Just a little more.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [5] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38544 I'm losing control of it! Reduce the kinetic energy!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [6] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38545 The Nighthollow rite is surging! Help Gwendis!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [7] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38546 The tonal harmonics are in discord! Change the output!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [8] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38547 To Fennorian! We'll need the alchemical reaction soon!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [9] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38548 Recalibrate the aetheric power! It's too little!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [10] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38549 The kinetic mechanism is off-balance! Set it right!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [11] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38550 We're close! Help Gwendis with the Nighthollow rite once more!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [12] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38551 Catalyze the Reach alchemy! Now!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [7] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38552 Initiate a tonal cascade! And hang on!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38553 I can see it! I can see everything!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38554 Argh!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [8] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38846 To the orrery! Hurry!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1909 Halls of Arkthzand"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38835 I'll remain by your side as we search.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-39669 I think we're getting closer.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-38836 A moment. I sense …. Rada has been this way.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta", }, }, }, }, }, ["npc"] = { ["267200725-0-1814 Pogranicze"] = { ["267200725-0-1849 Bthar-Zel"] = { ["8290981-0-97844 Fennorian"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-15-12930 Bthar-Zel is more intact than the few other Dwarven ruins I've visited. I spotted a chamber that appears related to the keystones.\n\nBut more intact doesn't mean completely intact. The path ahead is blocked.", [2] = "55049764-14-12930 May I suggest trying to reach the void portal at the top of that tower first? It seems like a good vantage point to survey the layout of this ruin.\n\nI'm sure you'll figure out a way past the blockage in no time.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-63586 Then let's find a path to that chamber."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63582 What's your idea?"] = { ["200879108-0-63583 I noted numerous void portals scattered around Bthar-Zel. I understand you and Verandis encountered them before.\n\nI'm no expert on teleportation, but these should allow you to navigate the ruins and pick out a safe path."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63583 I've used the void portals before. I'll find my way to the chamber."] = { }, ["228103012-0-63582 If the path is blocked, how do we get to this chamber?"] = { ["200879108-0-63582 Therein lies the problem. My vampiric abilities make traversal somewhat trivial, but you can't follow. I do believe I've come up with a solution though.\n\nPotentially. Theoretically."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63586 Any other advice on reaching the chamber?"] = { ["200879108-0-63586 As Verandis explained it to me, the void portals sort of pull you toward their location. So, finding a viable path across should just be a matter of trial and error. \n\nAssuming there's a void portal near our destination, you should have no problem."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-63582 Therein lies the problem. My vampiric abilities make traversal somewhat trivial, but you can't follow. I do believe I've come up with a solution though.\n\nPotentially. Theoretically."] = { ["204987124-0-63582 What's your idea?"] = "", }, ["55049764-15-12930 Bthar-Zel is more intact than the few other Dwarven ruins I've visited. I spotted a chamber that appears related to the keystones.\n\nBut more intact doesn't mean completely intact. The path ahead is blocked."] = { ["228103012-0-63582 If the path is blocked, how do we get to this chamber?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63583 I noted numerous void portals scattered around Bthar-Zel. I understand you and Verandis encountered them before.\n\nI'm no expert on teleportation, but these should allow you to navigate the ruins and pick out a safe path."] = { ["204987124-0-63583 I've used the void portals before. I'll find my way to the chamber."] = "", }, ["55049764-14-12930 May I suggest trying to reach the void portal at the top of that tower first? It seems like a good vantage point to survey the layout of this ruin.\n\nI'm sure you'll figure out a way past the blockage in no time."] = { ["228103012-0-63586 Any other advice on reaching the chamber?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63586 As Verandis explained it to me, the void portals sort of pull you toward their location. So, finding a viable path across should just be a matter of trial and error. \n\nAssuming there's a void portal near our destination, you should have no problem."] = { ["204987124-0-63586 Then let's find a path to that chamber."] = "", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1888 Gród Podkamień"] = { ["8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-18-12927 Ah, my friend. I wish I bore better news, but our paths seem to cross only in times of great crisis.\n\nRada al-Saran has reemerged from the shadows. That can only mean one thing—he believes his true goal is at hand.", [2] = "55049764-16-12927 A moment. Sometimes the intensity of the currents flowing through the darkness can be … overwhelming. There.\n\nFennorian reports that Gray Host leaders gather north of Markarth. I believe Rada is there, preparing them for what's to come.", [3] = "55049764-15-12927 Investigate the Gray Host activity in the foothills north of Markarth, near Bthardamz. Fennorian will meet you there.\n\nGwendis and I will return to the orrery at Arkthzand. Join us once you uncover Rada's plans.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-63507 Have you figured out the truth behind Rada al-Saran's plots, Verandis?"] = { ["200879108-0-63507 Not completely, but consider what he's wrought thus far—harrowstorms across Western Skyrim to revive the Gray Host. Here, the souls of Markarth reaped to empower the Dark Heart. Both great sacrifices, but I fear worse is yet to come."] = "", }, ["249936564-0-8043 What is Rada al-Saran's true goal?"] = { ["3952276-0-8043 That, I have yet to determine. But consider what he's wrought thus far—harrowstorms across Western Skyrim to revive the Gray Host. Here, the souls of Markarth reaped to empower the Dark Heart. Both great sacrifices, but I fear worse is yet to come."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63945 Let's go find Rada al-Saran."] = { }, ["228103012-0-63510 What do you hope to find at the Arkthzand orrery?"] = { }, ["20958740-1-8043 I'll help you. Do you know where we should start looking for Rada al-Saran?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-63507 What could be worse than all those deaths?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-63944 The currents flowing through the darkness?"] = { ["200879108-0-63944 It's nothing—I … I don't want to concern the others. Whatever Rada did at the orrery, it connected the Gray Host to the Dark Heart. And that includes me.\n\nLike the souls of Markarth that the Heart consumed, a part of me is caught within the Void."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63944 What does that mean?"] = { ["200879108-0-63945 I don't know. I can feel the Dark Heart's pulse. A throbbing that grows stronger as the Heart becomes more powerful. But it hasn't consumed me. In fact, like Arana and Lady Belain, I may be able to draw upon it—though I haven't attempted that yet."] = "", }, ["20958740-0-8043 What could be worse than all those deaths?"] = { ["3952276-1-8043 A good question. Despite your success stopping High King Svargrim and Lady Belain, the reawakening of the Dark Heart has provided the Dwarven orrery with a frightening source of power. But to what end?\n\nI need your help to ascertain the answer."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63510 How has Markarth fared since the Gray Host's attack?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-63514 How has Markarth fared since the Gray Host's attack?"] = { ["200879108-0-63514 Ard Caddach and his people carry on and life continues. The deaths, though … the soul has been ripped from this place. They still don't fully comprehend what happened.\n\nI doubt they ever will."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63514 What do you hope to find at the orrery?"] = { ["200879108-0-63510 It's clear the orrery plays an integral part in Rada's plans, but the specifics elude me. The Dark Heart, the orrery, the harrowstorms. They are all connected. Smaller pieces of a much grander scheme. Of that much I'm certain.\n\nI need to learn more."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-63944 It's nothing—I … I don't want to concern the others. Whatever Rada did at the orrery, it connected the Gray Host to the Dark Heart. And that includes me.\n\nLike the souls of Markarth that the Heart consumed, a part of me is caught within the Void."] = { ["204987124-0-63944 What does that mean?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63945 I don't know. I can feel the Dark Heart's pulse. A throbbing that grows stronger as the Heart becomes more powerful. But it hasn't consumed me. In fact, like Arana and Lady Belain, I may be able to draw upon it—though I haven't attempted that yet."] = { ["204987124-0-63945 Let's go find Rada al-Saran."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63507 Not completely, but consider what he's wrought thus far—harrowstorms across Western Skyrim to revive the Gray Host. Here, the souls of Markarth reaped to empower the Dark Heart. Both great sacrifices, but I fear worse is yet to come."] = { ["204987124-0-63507 What could be worse than all those deaths?"] = "", }, ["3952276-1-8043 A good question. Despite your success stopping High King Svargrim and Lady Belain, the reawakening of the Dark Heart has provided the Dwarven orrery with a frightening source of power. But to what end?\n\nI need your help to ascertain the answer."] = { ["20958740-1-8043 I'll help you. Do you know where we should start looking for Rada al-Saran?"] = "", }, ["55049764-16-12927 A moment. Sometimes the intensity of the currents flowing through the darkness can be … overwhelming. There.\n\nFennorian reports that Gray Host leaders gather north of Markarth. I believe Rada is there, preparing them for what's to come."] = { ["228103012-0-63944 The currents flowing through the darkness?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63514 Ard Caddach and his people carry on and life continues. The deaths, though … the soul has been ripped from this place. They still don't fully comprehend what happened.\n\nI doubt they ever will."] = { ["204987124-0-63514 What do you hope to find at the orrery?"] = "", }, ["3952276-0-8043 That, I have yet to determine. But consider what he's wrought thus far—harrowstorms across Western Skyrim to revive the Gray Host. Here, the souls of Markarth reaped to empower the Dark Heart. Both great sacrifices, but I fear worse is yet to come."] = { ["20958740-0-8043 What could be worse than all those deaths?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63510 It's clear the orrery plays an integral part in Rada's plans, but the specifics elude me. The Dark Heart, the orrery, the harrowstorms. They are all connected. Smaller pieces of a much grander scheme. Of that much I'm certain.\n\nI need to learn more."] = { ["204987124-0-63510 How has Markarth fared since the Gray Host's attack?"] = "", }, ["55049764-15-12927 Investigate the Gray Host activity in the foothills north of Markarth, near Bthardamz. Fennorian will meet you there.\n\nGwendis and I will return to the orrery at Arkthzand. Join us once you uncover Rada's plans."] = { ["228103012-0-63514 How has Markarth fared since the Gray Host's attack?"] = "", ["228103012-0-63510 What do you hope to find at the Arkthzand orrery?"] = "", }, ["55049764-18-12927 Ah, my friend. I wish I bore better news, but our paths seem to cross only in times of great crisis.\n\nRada al-Saran has reemerged from the shadows. That can only mean one thing—he believes his true goal is at hand."] = { ["228103012-0-63507 Have you figured out the truth behind Rada al-Saran's plots, Verandis?"] = "", ["249936564-0-8043 What is Rada al-Saran's true goal?"] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97842 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-17-12929 I've got bad news and worse news. Caddach and I already exchanged words, most of them insults.\n\nThe only agreement we came to was that he'd stop sending his Stonehands to toss me out if I stopped breaking their noses.", [2] = "55049764-16-12929 The ard is in his throne room. We just need to know where to find the land sundered from Tamriel. According to Rada al-Saran's letter, it's somewhere in the Reach.\n\nOh, and I'm not apologizing. Not to Caddach, anyway. Sorry.", [3] = "55049764-15-12929 Did you get a location? Give me the details and you go on ahead. I want to chase down a few leads about the Worm Cult while we're here in Markarth. Shouldn't take long, I'll catch up.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-65294 Caddach says Mannimarco offered the land to Molag Bal."] = { ["200879108-0-65326 Oh good. This keeps getting better and better. I thought I was finished with Mannimarco's insanity a long time ago. Shows you what I know.\n\nGo on. I'll catch up to you."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65326 Ard Caddach says we can reach the place where the land was sundered by going through Nchuand-Zel."] = { ["200879108-0-63714 It's somewhere inside or beyond an old Dwarven ruin? Wonderful. Good thing I brought my construct-busting axe."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63603 You got into a fight with Ard Caddach?"] = { ["200879108-0-63603 It wasn't a fight until he sent his Stonehands against me. Wasn't much of one after that, come to think of it.\n\nWe got as far as sundered land when he shouted something about Mannimarco and called up his personal guard."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63714 Ard Caddach says we can reach the place where the land was sundered by going through Nchuand-Zel."] = { ["200879108-0-63714 It's somewhere inside or beyond an old Dwarven ruin? Wonderful. Good thing I brought my construct-busting axe."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63714 What leads are you looking into?"] = { ["200879108-0-65294 Nothing I want to waste your time with, but I learned of a few places the Worm Cult used to stay in town.\n\nThey're long gone, but maybe I can figure out what Mannimarco has to do with this and why it interests Rada al-Saran."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-64017 What did you and Caddach argue about?"] = { ["200879108-0-64017 Mannimarco, Emperor Varen, Nords, Reachmen, his flea-bitten beard.\n\nI can stomach insults hurled at me, but I couldn't stand there quietly as he spoke ill of Varen while praising that traitor Mannimarco."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65325 I suppose Ard Caddach and I have a rapport."] = { ["200879108-0-63604 Markarth would be a ghost town if it wasn't for you. If that doesn't earn you the courtesy of an audience, I can go back to breaking noses."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-65294 What leads are you looking into?"] = { ["200879108-0-65294 Nothing I want to waste your time with, but I learned of a few places the Worm Cult used to stay in town.\n\nThey're long gone, but maybe I can figure out what Mannimarco has to do with this and why it interests Rada al-Saran."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63603 What does Mannimarco have to do with all this?"] = { ["200879108-0-65325 That's what I was trying to find out when Caddach got all angry and said something about my head and a pike on the wall.\n\nLook, you talk to him. Maybe you'll have better luck than me."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63604 I'll present myself to Ard Caddach."] = { }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-65294 Nothing I want to waste your time with, but I learned of a few places the Worm Cult used to stay in town.\n\nThey're long gone, but maybe I can figure out what Mannimarco has to do with this and why it interests Rada al-Saran."] = { ["204987124-0-65294 Caddach says Mannimarco offered the land to Molag Bal."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63604 Markarth would be a ghost town if it wasn't for you. If that doesn't earn you the courtesy of an audience, I can go back to breaking noses."] = { ["204987124-0-63604 I'll present myself to Ard Caddach."] = "", }, ["55049764-15-12929 Did you get a location? Give me the details and you go on ahead. I want to chase down a few leads about the Worm Cult while we're here in Markarth. Shouldn't take long, I'll catch up."] = { ["228103012-0-63714 Ard Caddach says we can reach the place where the land was sundered by going through Nchuand-Zel."] = "", ["228103012-0-65294 What leads are you looking into?"] = "", }, ["55049764-17-12929 I've got bad news and worse news. Caddach and I already exchanged words, most of them insults.\n\nThe only agreement we came to was that he'd stop sending his Stonehands to toss me out if I stopped breaking their noses."] = { ["228103012-0-63603 You got into a fight with Ard Caddach?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63714 It's somewhere inside or beyond an old Dwarven ruin? Wonderful. Good thing I brought my construct-busting axe."] = { ["204987124-0-63714 What leads are you looking into?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65326 Oh good. This keeps getting better and better. I thought I was finished with Mannimarco's insanity a long time ago. Shows you what I know.\n\nGo on. I'll catch up to you."] = { ["204987124-0-65326 Ard Caddach says we can reach the place where the land was sundered by going through Nchuand-Zel."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63603 It wasn't a fight until he sent his Stonehands against me. Wasn't much of one after that, come to think of it.\n\nWe got as far as sundered land when he shouted something about Mannimarco and called up his personal guard."] = { ["204987124-0-63603 What does Mannimarco have to do with all this?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64017 Mannimarco, Emperor Varen, Nords, Reachmen, his flea-bitten beard.\n\nI can stomach insults hurled at me, but I couldn't stand there quietly as he spoke ill of Varen while praising that traitor Mannimarco."] = { }, ["55049764-16-12929 The ard is in his throne room. We just need to know where to find the land sundered from Tamriel. According to Rada al-Saran's letter, it's somewhere in the Reach.\n\nOh, and I'm not apologizing. Not to Caddach, anyway. Sorry."] = { ["228103012-0-64017 What did you and Caddach argue about?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65325 That's what I was trying to find out when Caddach got all angry and said something about my head and a pike on the wall.\n\nLook, you talk to him. Maybe you'll have better luck than me."] = { ["204987124-0-65325 I suppose Ard Caddach and I have a rapport."] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-98095 Ard Caddach"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-6-12980 Had my fill of reekers gracing my presence today. Seeing as you've shed blood for me and mine I'll give you my ear, but make it quick. My bile's up and too much talk will likely make it churn.", [2] = "55049764-5-12980 There's a lift in Nchuand-Zel that'll take you to the sundered land. I keep it sealed, for reasons that should be obvious, but I'll see you're granted passage.\n\nNow off you go, and take the prickly she-wolf with you.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-1-63938 I thought I stopped the Planemeld. Shouldn't your lands have returned?"] = { ["200879108-0-64166 Aye, you and the half-giant both, so the crows say. Don't think I've not spied on you same as Lady Belain.\n\nI gave that land to Mannimarco long before the God of Scheme's brought his wrath to your Empire. The labors of his cult cast it to Oblivion."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63938 I'm in search of land that was sundered from Tamriel. It happened somewhere in the Reach."] = { ["200879108-0-63938 Bah! You speak with that half-giant's tongue. What business is it of yours what I do with my land? I gave that parcel to Mannimarco years ago. It was his to offer to Molag Bal as he pleased. Why dredge up such dealings now?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64166 Did you know what they had planned?"] = { ["200879108-0-63942 Mannimarco didn't call me confidant. When he departed, he said the failure here would forge his success elsewhere. I never saw him again.\n\nIf you want to know his mind, you'll have to see what he wrought yourself. I'll open the way for you."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63942 Where can I find the land you gave to Mannimarco?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-63943 Do you regret the deal you made?"] = { ["200879108-0-64698 No. The usurper, Varen, lost his lands, his throne, and so much more. What Mannimarco promised me was given.\n\nIf that don't sit well with you, I got no apologies to give. I can only tell you that's where my dealings with the Worm King begin and end."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63943 Why would you make a deal with someone like Mannimarco?"] = { ["200879108-0-63943 Not so long ago Reachfolk ruled the Empire. We had our lands returned and dignity restored. Then we were driven back into the mud by the usurper. \n\nMannimarco pledged justice for my people if I gave him shelter. A dark spirit's bargain, to be sure."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-63943 Not so long ago Reachfolk ruled the Empire. We had our lands returned and dignity restored. Then we were driven back into the mud by the usurper. \n\nMannimarco pledged justice for my people if I gave him shelter. A dark spirit's bargain, to be sure."] = { ["204987124-0-63943 Do you regret the deal you made?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64698 No. The usurper, Varen, lost his lands, his throne, and so much more. What Mannimarco promised me was given.\n\nIf that don't sit well with you, I got no apologies to give. I can only tell you that's where my dealings with the Worm King begin and end."] = { }, ["55049764-6-12980 Had my fill of reekers gracing my presence today. Seeing as you've shed blood for me and mine I'll give you my ear, but make it quick. My bile's up and too much talk will likely make it churn."] = { ["228103012-0-63938 I'm in search of land that was sundered from Tamriel. It happened somewhere in the Reach."] = "", }, ["55049764-5-12980 There's a lift in Nchuand-Zel that'll take you to the sundered land. I keep it sealed, for reasons that should be obvious, but I'll see you're granted passage.\n\nNow off you go, and take the prickly she-wolf with you."] = { ["228103012-0-63943 Why would you make a deal with someone like Mannimarco?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63942 Mannimarco didn't call me confidant. When he departed, he said the failure here would forge his success elsewhere. I never saw him again.\n\nIf you want to know his mind, you'll have to see what he wrought yourself. I'll open the way for you."] = { ["204987124-0-63942 Where can I find the land you gave to Mannimarco?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64166 Aye, you and the half-giant both, so the crows say. Don't think I've not spied on you same as Lady Belain.\n\nI gave that land to Mannimarco long before the God of Scheme's brought his wrath to your Empire. The labors of his cult cast it to Oblivion."] = { ["204987124-0-64166 Did you know what they had planned?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63938 Bah! You speak with that half-giant's tongue. What business is it of yours what I do with my land? I gave that parcel to Mannimarco years ago. It was his to offer to Molag Bal as he pleased. Why dredge up such dealings now?"] = { ["204987124-1-63938 I thought I stopped the Planemeld. Shouldn't your lands have returned?"] = "", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1858 Markart"] = { ["8290981-0-97832 Gwendis"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-19-12928 Verandis sent me to keep watch for you, which I hope you appreciate, because it is both boring and a huge waste of my talents.\n\nAnyway, he wants you to meet him in Markarth right away.", [2] = "55049764-18-12928 Verandis is certain that Rada al-Saran has set his final plan in motion, so get to Markarth and talk to him.\n\nWhen you do speak with Verandis, don't let him pretend everything's fine. I think it's the Dark Heart and the connection he feels to it.", }, ["topics"] = { ["20958740-1-8044 I'll go to Understone Keep and talk to Verandis."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63521 Is there anything else?"] = { ["200879108-0-63524 You'll have to ask him, but, if I had to guess ….\n\nWe failed to stop the Gray Host from sacrificing much of Markarth to the Dark Heart. Verandis wants to make that right. Until he does, it will continue to eat at his core."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-64259 Did Verandis mention what he wants to discuss with me?"] = { ["200879108-0-64259 He's had the Ravenwatch shadowing the Gray Host's movements from here to the Sea of Ghosts. If he's calling for you, it means we finally discovered something we can act upon.\n\nWe're all tired of chasing shadows—especially Verandis."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63524 Did Verandis mention what he wants to discuss with me?"] = { }, ["249936564-0-8044 Is this about Rada al-Saran and the Gray Host?"] = { ["3952276-0-8044 What else? That's all he seems to think about lately, but he hasn't shared any details.\n\nI hope whatever it is takes some weight off his shoulders. He hasn't been the same since what happened at the Library of Arkthzand."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64259 Remind me about this connection to the Dark Heart."] = { ["200879108-0-63521 Whatever Rada al-Saran did at the orrery, it somehow connected the Dark Heart to the Gray Host. Since then, Verandis has felt its power. I think there's more to it than that, but he isn't talking."] = "", }, ["20958740-0-8044 Has Verandis been acting differently?"] = { ["3952276-1-8044 Not different precisely. He's been … distracted. Mulling something over. He'll tell me when he's ready, I guess, but he wants to talk to you. You are the one who defeated Svargrim and Lady Belain, after all.\n\nHe's waiting in Understone Keep."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63521 Remind me about this connection to the Dark Heart."] = { }, }, ["links"] = { ["3952276-1-8044 Not different precisely. He's been … distracted. Mulling something over. He'll tell me when he's ready, I guess, but he wants to talk to you. You are the one who defeated Svargrim and Lady Belain, after all.\n\nHe's waiting in Understone Keep."] = { ["20958740-1-8044 I'll go to Understone Keep and talk to Verandis."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63524 You'll have to ask him, but, if I had to guess ….\n\nWe failed to stop the Gray Host from sacrificing much of Markarth to the Dark Heart. Verandis wants to make that right. Until he does, it will continue to eat at his core."] = { ["204987124-0-63524 Did Verandis mention what he wants to discuss with me?"] = "", }, ["3952276-0-8044 What else? That's all he seems to think about lately, but he hasn't shared any details.\n\nI hope whatever it is takes some weight off his shoulders. He hasn't been the same since what happened at the Library of Arkthzand."] = { ["20958740-0-8044 Has Verandis been acting differently?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63521 Whatever Rada al-Saran did at the orrery, it somehow connected the Dark Heart to the Gray Host. Since then, Verandis has felt its power. I think there's more to it than that, but he isn't talking."] = { ["204987124-0-63521 Is there anything else?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64259 He's had the Ravenwatch shadowing the Gray Host's movements from here to the Sea of Ghosts. If he's calling for you, it means we finally discovered something we can act upon.\n\nWe're all tired of chasing shadows—especially Verandis."] = { ["204987124-0-64259 Remind me about this connection to the Dark Heart."] = "", }, ["55049764-19-12928 Verandis sent me to keep watch for you, which I hope you appreciate, because it is both boring and a huge waste of my talents.\n\nAnyway, he wants you to meet him in Markarth right away."] = { ["249936564-0-8044 Is this about Rada al-Saran and the Gray Host?"] = "", }, ["55049764-18-12928 Verandis is certain that Rada al-Saran has set his final plan in motion, so get to Markarth and talk to him.\n\nWhen you do speak with Verandis, don't let him pretend everything's fine. I think it's the Dark Heart and the connection he feels to it."] = { ["228103012-0-64259 Did Verandis mention what he wants to discuss with me?"] = "", ["228103012-0-63521 Remind me about this connection to the Dark Heart."] = "", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1814 Pogranicze"] = { ["8290981-0-97843 Fennorian"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-21-12930 What? Oh! Sorry! I was fixated on this trinket.\n\nWhen Verandis said he would send someone, I assumed he meant Adusa. We weren't supposed to make a move, but Lyris feared we'd miss our chance. I don't think we ever had one, but don't tell her that.", [2] = "55049764-19-12930 We're going to meet Verandis? Right now? I—um—yes, that would be prudent, I suppose. Do I … look presentable to you? Befitting of an audience with the count?\n\nI don't imagine there's time for a bath before we head to the orrery?", [3] = "55049764-18-12930 I'm greatly looking forward to seeing Count Verandis again, but auramancy visions weren't what I had in mind.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-65318 We should take this to Verandis. He's waiting for us at the Arkthzand orrery."] = { }, ["204987124-3-65322 Seems like you've been busy since the last time I saw you."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63954 I entered Verandis's memories back in Rivenspire to help him remember something. This seems easier."] = { }, ["204987124-0-65036 Right. I remember Verandis used that in Nighthollow Keep."] = { ["200879108-0-65322 The power emanating from the lingering magic is … intense. I think this trinket was specifically prepared to reveal the image we just witnessed.\n\nBut is it a message for us … or for Count Verandis?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63536 Have you learned anything about their current plans?"] = { ["200879108-0-64318 No, though I'm hopeful Count Verandis can find something in this coded letter. He's better at ancient languages than I am.\n\nI was able to find this meeting site, and I know the Gray Host forces have regrouped under the command of the ancient exarchs."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63536 Seems like you've been busy since I saw you last."] = { }, ["204987124-1-63953 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = { ["200879108-0-63537 Shouldn't I be? I was studying abroad when you two were dealing with the Lightless Remnant. And I only just learned that he's still alive. I—I know I couldn't have prevented what happened, but I never even got to say goodbye."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-64319 You mentioned something about auramancy?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-63532 What else have you learned while you were tracking the Gray Host?"] = { ["200879108-0-63535 Well, after their defeats in Western Skyrim and the Reach, the Gray Host has regrouped. The ancient exarchs have arrived and asserted their control over the newer troops.\n\nWe also intercepted a courier a few days ago. He carried a coded message."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63953 Seems like you've been busy since I saw you last."] = { }, ["228103012-0-63537 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = { }, ["204987124-3-63955 What's auramancy?"] = { }, ["204987124-2-63955 Seems like you've been busy since the last time I saw you."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63955 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = { }, ["204987124-1-65322 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = { }, ["204987124-0-65322 I entered Verandis's memories back in Rivenspire to help him remember something. This seems easier."] = { ["200879108-0-63955 The Dream-Walk elixir is certainly more … intrusive, but it's also better for uncovering the full story.\n\nVerandis possesses a natural talent for auramancy. Perhaps he learned it from Rada al-Saran, or vice versa?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63535 Were you able to decipher the coded message?"] = { ["200879108-0-65318 My command of ancient Yokudan is elementary at best. I assumed it had something to do with harrowstorms until Rada al-Saran mentioned this Darkstorm.\n\nI think he's planning something massive. More massive even than the storm over Solitude."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63954 Why did a projection of Verandis appear when I examined that trinket?"] = { ["200879108-0-63954 That wasn't the Verandis we know. Rada al-Saran cast auramancy on that trinket. It pulled a memory, an echo out of the ancient past.\n\nBut why did he leave that here? He had to know we'd be able to access the magic."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-63954 What's auramancy?"] = { ["200879108-0-65036 Certain inanimate objects, especially of personal or sentimental value, can become imbued with the auras of those who possessed them. Auramancy allows a mage to pick up vague impressions or even see past events."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63532 What's so interesting about that trinket?"] = { ["200879108-0-63532 Other than I think it belonged to Rada al-Saran? I sense a powerful magic has been cast on the item. Auramancy. I recognize it. The technique is remarkably similar to what Verandis uses.\n\nNot surprising, I suppose. They were friends once, after all."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64319 Seems like you've been busy since I saw you last."] = { ["200879108-0-63536 Amazingly so!\n\nI assisted Svana—Jarl Svana—for a while, helping Old Mjolen and the Mages Guild produce as much of the harrowstorm elixir as we could, but I couldn't linger there forever. I've been tracking the Gray Host ever since."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-64318 You mentioned something about auramancy?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-63953 What was that you mentioned about auramancy?"] = { ["200879108-0-63953 This trinket Rada al-Saran left behind. It radiates a magical residue similar to what Verandis leaves behind when he casts auramancy. Perhaps you've seen him use it to draw memories from the past?\n\nI wonder why Rada al-Saran left it here?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64318 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63537 Were you two close?"] = { ["200879108-0-64319 Count Verandis is a father to me, more so than my own birth kin. Losing him pained me deeply. \n\nI—I'm looking forward to this second chance we've been given."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-64318 No, though I'm hopeful Count Verandis can find something in this coded letter. He's better at ancient languages than I am.\n\nI was able to find this meeting site, and I know the Gray Host forces have regrouped under the command of the ancient exarchs."] = { ["204987124-2-64318 You mentioned something about auramancy?"] = "", ["204987124-0-64318 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63955 The Dream-Walk elixir is certainly more … intrusive, but it's also better for uncovering the full story.\n\nVerandis possesses a natural talent for auramancy. Perhaps he learned it from Rada al-Saran, or vice versa?"] = { ["204987124-0-63955 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = "", ["204987124-3-63955 What's auramancy?"] = "", ["204987124-2-63955 Seems like you've been busy since the last time I saw you."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63537 Shouldn't I be? I was studying abroad when you two were dealing with the Lightless Remnant. And I only just learned that he's still alive. I—I know I couldn't have prevented what happened, but I never even got to say goodbye."] = { ["204987124-0-63537 Were you two close?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65318 My command of ancient Yokudan is elementary at best. I assumed it had something to do with harrowstorms until Rada al-Saran mentioned this Darkstorm.\n\nI think he's planning something massive. More massive even than the storm over Solitude."] = { ["204987124-0-65318 We should take this to Verandis. He's waiting for us at the Arkthzand orrery."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63535 Well, after their defeats in Western Skyrim and the Reach, the Gray Host has regrouped. The ancient exarchs have arrived and asserted their control over the newer troops.\n\nWe also intercepted a courier a few days ago. He carried a coded message."] = { ["204987124-0-63535 Were you able to decipher the coded message?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63532 Other than I think it belonged to Rada al-Saran? I sense a powerful magic has been cast on the item. Auramancy. I recognize it. The technique is remarkably similar to what Verandis uses.\n\nNot surprising, I suppose. They were friends once, after all."] = { ["204987124-0-63532 What else have you learned while you were tracking the Gray Host?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64319 Count Verandis is a father to me, more so than my own birth kin. Losing him pained me deeply. \n\nI—I'm looking forward to this second chance we've been given."] = { ["204987124-1-64319 You mentioned something about auramancy?"] = "", ["204987124-0-64319 Seems like you've been busy since I saw you last."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63954 That wasn't the Verandis we know. Rada al-Saran cast auramancy on that trinket. It pulled a memory, an echo out of the ancient past.\n\nBut why did he leave that here? He had to know we'd be able to access the magic."] = { ["204987124-0-63954 I entered Verandis's memories back in Rivenspire to help him remember something. This seems easier."] = "", ["204987124-1-63954 What's auramancy?"] = "", }, ["55049764-18-12930 I'm greatly looking forward to seeing Count Verandis again, but auramancy visions weren't what I had in mind."] = { ["228103012-0-63954 Why did a projection of Verandis appear when I examined that trinket?"] = "", ["228103012-0-63537 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = "", ["228103012-0-63536 Seems like you've been busy since I saw you last."] = "", }, ["55049764-19-12930 We're going to meet Verandis? Right now? I—um—yes, that would be prudent, I suppose. Do I … look presentable to you? Befitting of an audience with the count?\n\nI don't imagine there's time for a bath before we head to the orrery?"] = { ["228103012-0-63953 What was that you mentioned about auramancy?"] = "", ["228103012-0-63537 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = "", ["228103012-0-63536 Seems like you've been busy since I saw you last."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65322 The power emanating from the lingering magic is … intense. I think this trinket was specifically prepared to reveal the image we just witnessed.\n\nBut is it a message for us … or for Count Verandis?"] = { ["204987124-3-65322 Seems like you've been busy since the last time I saw you."] = "", ["204987124-0-65322 I entered Verandis's memories back in Rivenspire to help him remember something. This seems easier."] = "", ["204987124-1-65322 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = "", }, ["55049764-21-12930 What? Oh! Sorry! I was fixated on this trinket.\n\nWhen Verandis said he would send someone, I assumed he meant Adusa. We weren't supposed to make a move, but Lyris feared we'd miss our chance. I don't think we ever had one, but don't tell her that."] = { ["228103012-0-63532 What's so interesting about that trinket?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63953 This trinket Rada al-Saran left behind. It radiates a magical residue similar to what Verandis leaves behind when he casts auramancy. Perhaps you've seen him use it to draw memories from the past?\n\nI wonder why Rada al-Saran left it here?"] = { ["204987124-0-63953 Seems like you've been busy since I saw you last."] = "", ["204987124-1-63953 You seem anxious to see Verandis."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63536 Amazingly so!\n\nI assisted Svana—Jarl Svana—for a while, helping Old Mjolen and the Mages Guild produce as much of the harrowstorm elixir as we could, but I couldn't linger there forever. I've been tracking the Gray Host ever since."] = { ["204987124-0-63536 Have you learned anything about their current plans?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65036 Certain inanimate objects, especially of personal or sentimental value, can become imbued with the auras of those who possessed them. Auramancy allows a mage to pick up vague impressions or even see past events."] = { ["204987124-0-65036 Right. I remember Verandis used that in Nighthollow Keep."] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-22-12929 I was this close to finally planting my axe in Rada al-Saran's face. If Fenn hadn't insisted we wait for his Ravenwatch friends, that monster wouldn't have slipped through our fingers. Again.\n\nYou're still on the hunt for him, too, I see.", [2] = "55049764-21-12929 Yeah, a lead that's dragging us in circles.\n\nLook, Fenn can tell you more. I'm sure he'd love to talk to someone other than me. Brilliant conversation isn't one of my better-known graces, as you've experienced first hand.", [3] = "55049764-20-12929 I don't see how we figure out where Rada al-Saran went from here. Let's hope this Count Verandis of yours is as smart as Fenn claims.", [4] = "55049764-12-12929 Rada al-Saran and the Gray Host were here. Damn it, we almost caught him! \n\nSeems they were only interested in this strange stone. Like a piece of Oblivion caught in our world when the land was sundered. Break off a piece and we can get out of here.", [5] = "55049764-11-12929 Rada al-Saran must have left this for Verandis to find. We should see if it sheds any light on what he's up to.\n\nDo whatever you and Fenn did the first time and see what happens.", [6] = "55049764-10-12929 I don't know what a chunk of Oblivion or that memento have to do with Rada al-Saran's Darkstorm, but maybe Verandis can explain it when we get back.\n\nSpeaking of which, did you know he used to be friends with our enemy?", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-63525 Verandis sent me, actually. He didn't mention you'd be here."] = { ["200879108-0-63525 When Fenn got his orders to investigate the Gray Host, I invited myself along.\n\nSorry about my temper. It's just that we've been shadowing these bastards for awhile and it looked like the opportunity to strike was finally at hand."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63531 How's Svana?"] = { ["200879108-0-63530 Alive and well. She's taken to her role as Jarl of Solitude far better than anyone imagined. The people love her. There's new life in the hold despite all that's happened.\n\nI admit, I'm hopeful for the future, too. Provided we stop Rada al-Saran."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63968 You saw that projection, right?"] = { ["200879108-0-63968 I saw it. I don't know what it was, but I saw it. It didn't set you on fire, so as far as mysterious magic goes, I'd count your blessings.\n\nWas that the illustrious Count Ravenwatch I've heard so much about? Well, let's not keep the real one waiting."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63528 It's a lead, at least."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63606 What should I do now?"] = { ["200879108-0-63607 I think we've gotten all we're going to from this place. You should follow up with Gwendis and Fenn about the other sites mentioned in Rada al-Saran's letter.\n\nI'll go back to the orrery and check on Count Verandis."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63525 Did you learn anything while stalking them?"] = { ["200879108-0-63528 Fenn's the one keeping notes, but Rada al-Saran gathered his subordinates and remaining forces here. It's clear that he's preparing to make a move, so Fenn sent word to the Ravenwatch.\n\nI just wish we knew more about this Darkstorm Rada mentioned."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63529 What about Fenn's elixir? Was he able to produce enough for the holds?"] = { ["200879108-0-63531 It was slow going, but the concoction he and Old Mjolen produced was the only reason the holds were able to start fighting back. Even after we stopped Rada al-Saran's plan in Solitude, I don't think the western holds would have survived without it."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63607 Verandis was part of the Gray Host in the ancient past, but he cut ties with them long ago."] = { ["200879108-0-63606 Then why is Rada al-Saran sending cryptic messages to Verandis? Even if he can't win the count back to his side, these mind games may cloud your friend's judgment.\n\nI suggest we keep an eye on the count, just in case."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63967 Could this Darkstorm be related to the harrowstorms of Western Skyrim?"] = { ["200879108-0-63529 Possibly. And I've seen Icereach Coven witches among the Gray Host troops.\n\nAfter we dealt with Svargrim and shattered the Gray Host's hold on Western Skyrim, it looks like Rada moved his operation to this part of the world."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63607 What should I do next?"] = { ["200879108-0-63607 I think we've gotten all we're going to from this place. You should follow up with Gwendis and Fenn about the other sites mentioned in Rada al-Saran's letter.\n\nI'll go back to the orrery and check on Count Verandis."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63606 We knew Verandis was part of the Gray Host, but he cut ties with them centuries ago."] = { ["200879108-0-63606 Then why is Rada al-Saran sending cryptic messages to Verandis? Even if he can't win the count back to his side, these mind games may cloud your friend's judgment.\n\nI suggest we keep an eye on the count, just in case."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63967 What's Fenn examining over there?"] = { ["200879108-0-63967 You're asking me? No idea. But it's here and so was Rada al-Saran, so I'd guess it's got something to do with whatever he's planning."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63968 Could this Darkstorm be related to the harrowstorms of Western Skyrim?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-63530 What's Fenn examining over there?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-63529 Could this Darkstorm be related to the harrowstorms of Western Skyrim?"] = { }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-21-12929 Yeah, a lead that's dragging us in circles.\n\nLook, Fenn can tell you more. I'm sure he'd love to talk to someone other than me. Brilliant conversation isn't one of my better-known graces, as you've experienced first hand."] = { ["228103012-0-63529 Could this Darkstorm be related to the harrowstorms of Western Skyrim?"] = "", ["228103012-0-63967 What's Fenn examining over there?"] = "", }, ["55049764-11-12929 Rada al-Saran must have left this for Verandis to find. We should see if it sheds any light on what he's up to.\n\nDo whatever you and Fenn did the first time and see what happens."] = { }, ["200879108-0-63607 I think we've gotten all we're going to from this place. You should follow up with Gwendis and Fenn about the other sites mentioned in Rada al-Saran's letter.\n\nI'll go back to the orrery and check on Count Verandis."] = { ["204987124-0-63607 Verandis was part of the Gray Host in the ancient past, but he cut ties with them long ago."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63606 Then why is Rada al-Saran sending cryptic messages to Verandis? Even if he can't win the count back to his side, these mind games may cloud your friend's judgment.\n\nI suggest we keep an eye on the count, just in case."] = { ["204987124-0-63606 What should I do now?"] = "", }, ["55049764-12-12929 Rada al-Saran and the Gray Host were here. Damn it, we almost caught him! \n\nSeems they were only interested in this strange stone. Like a piece of Oblivion caught in our world when the land was sundered. Break off a piece and we can get out of here."] = { }, ["55049764-10-12929 I don't know what a chunk of Oblivion or that memento have to do with Rada al-Saran's Darkstorm, but maybe Verandis can explain it when we get back.\n\nSpeaking of which, did you know he used to be friends with our enemy?"] = { ["228103012-0-63606 We knew Verandis was part of the Gray Host, but he cut ties with them centuries ago."] = "", ["228103012-0-63607 What should I do next?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63528 Fenn's the one keeping notes, but Rada al-Saran gathered his subordinates and remaining forces here. It's clear that he's preparing to make a move, so Fenn sent word to the Ravenwatch.\n\nI just wish we knew more about this Darkstorm Rada mentioned."] = { ["204987124-0-63528 It's a lead, at least."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63529 Possibly. And I've seen Icereach Coven witches among the Gray Host troops.\n\nAfter we dealt with Svargrim and shattered the Gray Host's hold on Western Skyrim, it looks like Rada moved his operation to this part of the world."] = { ["204987124-0-63529 What about Fenn's elixir? Was he able to produce enough for the holds?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63968 I saw it. I don't know what it was, but I saw it. It didn't set you on fire, so as far as mysterious magic goes, I'd count your blessings.\n\nWas that the illustrious Count Ravenwatch I've heard so much about? Well, let's not keep the real one waiting."] = { ["204987124-0-63968 Could this Darkstorm be related to the harrowstorms of Western Skyrim?"] = "", }, ["55049764-20-12929 I don't see how we figure out where Rada al-Saran went from here. Let's hope this Count Verandis of yours is as smart as Fenn claims."] = { ["228103012-0-63529 Could this Darkstorm be related to the harrowstorms of Western Skyrim?"] = "", ["228103012-0-63968 You saw that projection, right?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63530 Alive and well. She's taken to her role as Jarl of Solitude far better than anyone imagined. The people love her. There's new life in the hold despite all that's happened.\n\nI admit, I'm hopeful for the future, too. Provided we stop Rada al-Saran."] = { ["204987124-0-63530 What's Fenn examining over there?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63525 When Fenn got his orders to investigate the Gray Host, I invited myself along.\n\nSorry about my temper. It's just that we've been shadowing these bastards for awhile and it looked like the opportunity to strike was finally at hand."] = { ["204987124-0-63525 Did you learn anything while stalking them?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63531 It was slow going, but the concoction he and Old Mjolen produced was the only reason the holds were able to start fighting back. Even after we stopped Rada al-Saran's plan in Solitude, I don't think the western holds would have survived without it."] = { ["204987124-0-63531 How's Svana?"] = "", }, ["55049764-22-12929 I was this close to finally planting my axe in Rada al-Saran's face. If Fenn hadn't insisted we wait for his Ravenwatch friends, that monster wouldn't have slipped through our fingers. Again.\n\nYou're still on the hunt for him, too, I see."] = { ["228103012-0-63525 Verandis sent me, actually. He didn't mention you'd be here."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63967 You're asking me? No idea. But it's here and so was Rada al-Saran, so I'd guess it's got something to do with whatever he's planning."] = { ["204987124-0-63967 Could this Darkstorm be related to the harrowstorms of Western Skyrim?"] = "", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1906 Bthar-Zel"] = { ["8290981-0-97844 Fennorian"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-12-12930 As I surmised, this chamber was where new keystones were crafted and stored. Nothing remains, however, except component pieces. Does Rada al-Saran expect Verandis to assemble a keystone?\n\nGather the pieces and we'll bring them to the orrery.", [2] = "55049764-11-12930 More auramancy. Strong, too. Rada al-Saran's magic might be more powerful than Verandis's.\n\nNo, what am I thinking? It's probably just … different.", [3] = "55049764-10-12930 I thought Tzinghalis, one of Rada al-Saran's exarchs, came up with the plan to return the Gray Host to life. But it was Verandis? Why didn't he tell us?", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-63589 What do you mean?"] = { ["200879108-0-64664 When we confront Rada al-Saran, it must be the last time. When the moment comes to end this, there can be no doubt. No hesitation. My father has to be prepared to see this through.\n\nThat's a discussion for later. We should leave this place."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63589 I thought Exarch Tzinghalis corrupted Verandis's research, but the memory tells a different tale."] = { ["200879108-0-63589 Yes, and it's a darker story than we were led to believe. Not only was Verandis a member of the Gray Host and a close confidant of Rada al-Saran, he was also the architect of their rebirth.\n\nI hope he's truly ready to face him when the time comes."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-64664 When we confront Rada al-Saran, it must be the last time. When the moment comes to end this, there can be no doubt. No hesitation. My father has to be prepared to see this through.\n\nThat's a discussion for later. We should leave this place."] = { }, ["55049764-10-12930 I thought Tzinghalis, one of Rada al-Saran's exarchs, came up with the plan to return the Gray Host to life. But it was Verandis? Why didn't he tell us?"] = { ["228103012-0-63589 I thought Exarch Tzinghalis corrupted Verandis's research, but the memory tells a different tale."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63589 Yes, and it's a darker story than we were led to believe. Not only was Verandis a member of the Gray Host and a close confidant of Rada al-Saran, he was also the architect of their rebirth.\n\nI hope he's truly ready to face him when the time comes."] = { ["204987124-0-63589 What do you mean?"] = "", }, ["55049764-12-12930 As I surmised, this chamber was where new keystones were crafted and stored. Nothing remains, however, except component pieces. Does Rada al-Saran expect Verandis to assemble a keystone?\n\nGather the pieces and we'll bring them to the orrery."] = { }, ["55049764-11-12930 More auramancy. Strong, too. Rada al-Saran's magic might be more powerful than Verandis's.\n\nNo, what am I thinking? It's probably just … different."] = { }, }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { ["267200725-0-1907 Planetarium Arkthzand"] = { ["8290981-0-97832 Gwendis"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-17-12928 I knew something was wrong. He's been trying to hide it, but the Dark Heart is doing something to him.", [2] = "55049764-16-12928 Verandis is certainly entrusting you with a lot of responsibility. You better not fail him, especially while he's dealing with whatever the Dark Heart is doing to him.\n\nI'll meet you at Nighthollow Keep and we'll learn what we can about the Void.", [3] = "55049764-9-12928 I'm too mad to deal with this right now. Besides, you completed the entire journey. You tell Verandis what we discovered at each of those sites.", [4] = "55049764-3-12928 Y'ffre's barky backside! He was right there! Can we go after him? \nVerandis must know how to do that. Talk to him!", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-64002 What do you know about the Nighthollow Archive?"] = { ["200879108-0-64002 Just what Verandis told me while we were doing our research. We know that the Nighthollow clan is older than the stones we're standing on.\n\nThe archive might contain thousands of years of secrets. Or it might be full of nothing but dust."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64002 Secrets about the Dark Heart and the Void?"] = { ["200879108-0-64606 They built an empire by feeding off that Heart. Odds are good that one of the creepy vampires wrote about it before the well dried up and their power withered away.\n\nWe'll find these secrets—and maybe a way to help Verandis, too."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-3-12928 Y'ffre's barky backside! He was right there! Can we go after him? \nVerandis must know how to do that. Talk to him!"] = { }, ["55049764-9-12928 I'm too mad to deal with this right now. Besides, you completed the entire journey. You tell Verandis what we discovered at each of those sites."] = { }, ["200879108-0-64002 Just what Verandis told me while we were doing our research. We know that the Nighthollow clan is older than the stones we're standing on.\n\nThe archive might contain thousands of years of secrets. Or it might be full of nothing but dust."] = { ["204987124-0-64002 Secrets about the Dark Heart and the Void?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64606 They built an empire by feeding off that Heart. Odds are good that one of the creepy vampires wrote about it before the well dried up and their power withered away.\n\nWe'll find these secrets—and maybe a way to help Verandis, too."] = { }, ["55049764-16-12928 Verandis is certainly entrusting you with a lot of responsibility. You better not fail him, especially while he's dealing with whatever the Dark Heart is doing to him.\n\nI'll meet you at Nighthollow Keep and we'll learn what we can about the Void."] = { ["228103012-0-64002 What do you know about the Nighthollow Archive?"] = "", }, ["55049764-17-12928 I knew something was wrong. He's been trying to hide it, but the Dark Heart is doing something to him."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-19-12929 This just keeps getting better. Check on the count. Find out what we need to do.", [2] = "55049764-18-12929 For the record, this plan sounds like a symphony of horker farts. I haven't got a better one, so I'll pinch my nose and go along with it. Especially if I'm headed to Understone Keep. Hope Caddach isn't half the rotten bastard I've heard he is.", [3] = "55049764-9-12929 Don't let Verandis change the subject. I can't trust any plan the Elf comes up with if he doesn't reveal the whole truth.", [4] = "55049764-3-12929 If Rada al-Saran thinks I won't follow him to Oblivion to end his miserable life, he's got another think coming.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-63998 Sundered land. Does that sound like the Planemeld to you?"] = { ["200879108-0-65127 Now that you mention it, yeah. And come to think of it, Mannimarco spent time there with his Worm Cult. He's the backstabber who caused the Soulburst and helped Molag Bal plant his Dark Anchors.\n\nRumor has it, Caddach welcomed him with open arms."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65127 Why would Caddach help Mannimarco?"] = { ["200879108-0-64001 Reachmen had their arses on the Ruby Throne before Varen won the Empire. And Mannimarco was the architect of his destruction. I wouldn't be surprised if they welcomed the Worm King into Markarth with a parade.\n\nLet's go ask Caddach all about it."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63998 Do you really think someone in Understone Keep knows about the land sundered from Tamriel?"] = { ["200879108-0-63998 Ard Caddach's the ruler around here, right? I've never known a competent ruler who doesn't know his realm like the back of his hand. And I've never heard that the Despot of Markarth wasn't competent.\n\nWe'll find it, mark my words."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-65127 Now that you mention it, yeah. And come to think of it, Mannimarco spent time there with his Worm Cult. He's the backstabber who caused the Soulburst and helped Molag Bal plant his Dark Anchors.\n\nRumor has it, Caddach welcomed him with open arms."] = { ["204987124-0-65127 Why would Caddach help Mannimarco?"] = "", }, ["55049764-9-12929 Don't let Verandis change the subject. I can't trust any plan the Elf comes up with if he doesn't reveal the whole truth."] = { }, ["200879108-0-64001 Reachmen had their arses on the Ruby Throne before Varen won the Empire. And Mannimarco was the architect of his destruction. I wouldn't be surprised if they welcomed the Worm King into Markarth with a parade.\n\nLet's go ask Caddach all about it."] = { }, ["55049764-3-12929 If Rada al-Saran thinks I won't follow him to Oblivion to end his miserable life, he's got another think coming."] = { }, ["55049764-18-12929 For the record, this plan sounds like a symphony of horker farts. I haven't got a better one, so I'll pinch my nose and go along with it. Especially if I'm headed to Understone Keep. Hope Caddach isn't half the rotten bastard I've heard he is."] = { ["228103012-0-63998 Do you really think someone in Understone Keep knows about the land sundered from Tamriel?"] = "", }, ["55049764-19-12929 This just keeps getting better. Check on the count. Find out what we need to do."] = { }, ["200879108-0-63998 Ard Caddach's the ruler around here, right? I've never known a competent ruler who doesn't know his realm like the back of his hand. And I've never heard that the Despot of Markarth wasn't competent.\n\nWe'll find it, mark my words."] = { ["204987124-0-63998 Sundered land. Does that sound like the Planemeld to you?"] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97830 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-14-12927 The Dark Heart … the episodes grow more frequent. Each time the currents swell, it's like I'm losing myself to the darkness.\n\nWe must uncover Rada's plans before that happens. Perhaps this coded message will tell us more about the Darkstorm.", [2] = "55049764-13-12927 I'm sorry to put this all upon your shoulders, but it's better that I remove myself from this journey. You can see what Rada intends to show me with impartial eyes.\n\nLearn the secrets of the Darkstorm and together we'll unravel Rada's plans.", [3] = "55049764-12-12927 The others see conspiracies where there are none. Just past sins that I thought long buried.\n\nThey say you found everything that Rada wanted me to discover. Tell me about the sundered land, the Nighthollow's studies, and the secret of the keystones.", [4] = "55049764-5-12927 I understand it all clearly now. Rada has opened the gateway to his sanctuary. In that distant realm, he can summon his Darkstorm using the power of the Dark Heart.\n\nHe'll consume the Reach to fulfill his promise.", [5] = "55049764-4-12927 In order to stop the Darkstorm and save the Reach—perhaps all of Tamriel—I must enter Rada's sanctuary realm and take control of the ritual.\n\nIt's the only option.", [6] = "55049764-3-12927 Rada has started the ritual in his sanctuary realm. I can feel the pull in the darkness. Soon, the Darkstorm will consume the energy in the Dark Heart. Then more people of the Reach will die to feed the Heart and power this apocalyptic storm.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-1-64607 What does he mean to study the Void through Nighthollow eyes?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-65116 How do we enter Rada al-Saran's sanctuary realm?"] = { ["116521668-0-14547 Rada showed us the door and we forged the key. I have to follow. I have to stop the Darkstorm. For as you have seen from Rada's auramancy, this monstrosity is my creation.\n\nWhether you decide to accompany me or not, know that I value our friendship."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64650 What is this land sundered from Tamriel that you want Lyris and I to find?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-64621 I'll take this journey in your place."] = { ["200879108-0-65070 I leave the course of your journey up to you, but these three will go ahead to assist you.\n\nLyris to Understone Keep, Gwendis to the Nighthollow Archives, and Fennorian to Bthar-Zel."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-64608 I had other questions."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63638 We found this unassembled keystone in the Bthar-Zel ruins."] = { ["200879108-0-63639 Was the point to show me the inner workings of the mysterious Dwarven keystones? We know Rada used one to link the Dark Heart's power to not only the orrery, but to the Gray Host as well.\n\nI can feel the pull of the Heart just thinking about it."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-64651 What do you plan to do while we're gone?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-64610 What does he mean to study the Void through Nighthollow eyes?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-64003 Why would Rada al-Saran jeopardize his plan just to prove something to you?"] = { ["200879108-0-65125 Rada is a prideful man. When I deserted the Gray Host, it wounded him deeply. He wants to prove that I was wrong to doubt him.\n\nWhat he doesn't understand is that I never doubted what he could accomplish. I just feared what it would cost."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-64649 What do you plan to do while we're gone?"] = { ["200879108-0-64649 I'll study the Heart and the orrery. Try to learn enough so that we can make use of whatever you discover when the time comes.\n\nI will also examine my own condition. I must ascertain that I can control this darkness and not be controlled by it."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-64650 Where do the keystones fit into the Gray Host's plans?"] = { ["200879108-0-64610 We know Rada needed a keystone to enter this chamber and calibrate the orrery to the Dark Heart. Go to Bthar-Zel. Fennorian will help you discover whatever secret awaits there concerning the Dwarven keystones."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64608 What does he mean to study the Void through Nighthollow eyes?"] = { ["200879108-0-64609 I can only speculate, but we know the Nighthollow clan had an intimate connection to the Void through the Dark Heart. It makes sense they studied it over the many years that it sustained them.\n\nI noticed an archive in their keep when we were there."] = "", }, ["232026500-0-14547 How do we get to Rada al-Saran's sanctuary realm?"] = { ["116521668-0-14547 Rada showed us the door and we forged the key. I have to follow. I have to stop the Darkstorm. For as you have seen from Rada's auramancy, this monstrosity is my creation.\n\nWhether you decide to accompany me or not, know that I value our friendship."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-64610 I had other questions."] = { ["200879108-0-64651 I'll answer them as best I can, but every moment we delay puts us another pace behind Rada."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-64649 I have questions about our search."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63639 How does any of this help us stop the Darkstorm?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-63538 Can you decipher the message?"] = { ["200879108-0-63538 I see that Rada has employed his mother tongue to obscure the message, but I remember his language and the Gray Host ciphers well.\n\nThis—this isn't a dispatch. It's a letter. To me."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-64650 I had other questions."] = { }, ["204987124-1-65124 I have questions about our search."] = { ["200879108-0-64607 Yes, of course. Rada didn't reveal everything in his letter, but if there's something I can answer for you, I will."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64651 This could be a trap."] = { }, ["204987124-1-64610 What is this land sundered from Tamriel that you want Lyris and I to find?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-64003 This could be a trap."] = { }, ["204987124-0-65115 How do we stop the Darkstorm?"] = { ["200879108-0-65116 To end the Darkstorm once it's begun, I need to enter Rada's sanctuary realm and take control of the ritual.\n\nI can't ask you to join me, but I won't dissuade you if your course is set. \nJust know that I can't guarantee we'll be able to return."] = "", }, ["249936564-0-8053 How do we get to the sanctuary realm?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-65125 Are you sure it's a good idea to leave you here alone?"] = { ["200879108-0-65124 If this is a trap, you're the one walking into it. But if he does return to the orrery while you're gone, I will buy whatever time I can.\n\nUntil then, there are things I also need to accomplish."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-64607 Where do the keystones fit into the Gray Host's plans?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-65086 But what will the Darkstorm do?"] = { ["200879108-0-65115 It will tear the Gray Host from Molag Bal's clutches and preserve them for eternity in his sanctuary realm. Death will become as much a petty inconvenience to them as to any Daedra. They will become truly immortal."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-65086 Consume the Reach? That doesn't sound good."] = { ["200879108-0-65086 No. Not good at all. The Darkstorm requires power on an unprecedented scale. Darkness that will cover the Reach and send every mortal soul it touches into the Dark Heart. In turn, the power of the Heart will flow through the orrery to feed the storm."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63538 Is he taunting us?"] = { ["200879108-0-63543 No, he—he's trying to persuade me. Convince me that his path is the right one. Prove to me that the dream we once shared is within reach.\n\nThe letter outlines, in essence, the recipe for Rada's Darkstorm."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65124 What do you plan to do while we're gone?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-63637 This is the Nighthollow Testament. It's not written in a language I can read."] = { ["200879108-0-63638 To see the Void through Nighthollow eyes. Yes, it's written in the tongue of the first vampires. I can read it, but barely. In addition to other things, this is basically a spell book. It's full of rituals to appease and make use of the Dark Heart."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64609 So I should go with Gwendis to the Nighthollow Archive?"] = { ["200879108-0-64650 Yes. See what secrets they gathered at the height of their power.\n\nI only hope that the archive has weathered the centuries better than the Nighthollow clan themselves."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64649 This could be a trap."] = { ["200879108-0-64003 That's a distinct possibility, but I don't believe Rada intends to kill me. At least not yet. He has something to prove. That need will stay his hand better than any armor.\n\nWe don't have the luxury of ignoring his invitation in any case."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63637 I found this strange stone at the site where the land was sundered from Tamriel."] = { ["200879108-0-63637 Remember, the journey Rada sent me on—the one you took in my place—it was to follow in his footsteps. To see how he reached this moment in time.\n\nThis stone, it's a shard of Oblivion lost in our world. How would that help him save the Gray Host?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63543 Can we use that to stop it?"] = { ["200879108-0-64395 Not in and of itself. He wants me to follow in his footsteps. To see what he did and learn the truth of what he promises. In doing so, however, I will discover how to stop it.\n\nHe's baring his throat to me, confident I will not bite. But I must."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-65070 I'll meet each of them at the appointed place."] = { }, ["204987124-1-64608 Where do the keystones fit into the Gray Host's plans?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-64395 Where is he telling you to go?"] = { ["200879108-0-64621 I must seek a place in the Reach where the land was sundered from Tamriel. Then I must study the Void through Nighthollow eyes. Finally, I must learn about keystones in Bthar-Zel.\n\nIn my current state, I don't trust myself. Will you go in my stead?"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-64607 I have questions about our search."] = { }, ["204987124-0-64607 What is this land sundered from Tamriel that you want Lyris and I to find?"] = { ["200879108-0-64608 That one is as much a mystery to me as it is to you. But Rada provided a clue. He said it was a place in the Reach. Who better to ask about locations in this part of the world than Ard Caddach?\n\nMeet Lyris in Markarth and seek the ard's counsel."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-65124 If this is a trap, you're the one walking into it. But if he does return to the orrery while you're gone, I will buy whatever time I can.\n\nUntil then, there are things I also need to accomplish."] = { ["204987124-1-65124 I have questions about our search."] = "", ["204987124-0-65124 What do you plan to do while we're gone?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64607 Yes, of course. Rada didn't reveal everything in his letter, but if there's something I can answer for you, I will."] = { ["204987124-1-64607 What does he mean to study the Void through Nighthollow eyes?"] = "", ["204987124-2-64607 Where do the keystones fit into the Gray Host's plans?"] = "", ["204987124-0-64607 What is this land sundered from Tamriel that you want Lyris and I to find?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64609 I can only speculate, but we know the Nighthollow clan had an intimate connection to the Void through the Dark Heart. It makes sense they studied it over the many years that it sustained them.\n\nI noticed an archive in their keep when we were there."] = { ["204987124-0-64609 So I should go with Gwendis to the Nighthollow Archive?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63538 I see that Rada has employed his mother tongue to obscure the message, but I remember his language and the Gray Host ciphers well.\n\nThis—this isn't a dispatch. It's a letter. To me."] = { ["204987124-0-63538 Is he taunting us?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63543 No, he—he's trying to persuade me. Convince me that his path is the right one. Prove to me that the dream we once shared is within reach.\n\nThe letter outlines, in essence, the recipe for Rada's Darkstorm."] = { ["204987124-0-63543 Can we use that to stop it?"] = "", }, ["55049764-3-12927 Rada has started the ritual in his sanctuary realm. I can feel the pull in the darkness. Soon, the Darkstorm will consume the energy in the Dark Heart. Then more people of the Reach will die to feed the Heart and power this apocalyptic storm."] = { ["249936564-0-8053 How do we get to the sanctuary realm?"] = "", }, ["55049764-12-12927 The others see conspiracies where there are none. Just past sins that I thought long buried.\n\nThey say you found everything that Rada wanted me to discover. Tell me about the sundered land, the Nighthollow's studies, and the secret of the keystones."] = { ["228103012-0-63637 I found this strange stone at the site where the land was sundered from Tamriel."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65125 Rada is a prideful man. When I deserted the Gray Host, it wounded him deeply. He wants to prove that I was wrong to doubt him.\n\nWhat he doesn't understand is that I never doubted what he could accomplish. I just feared what it would cost."] = { ["204987124-0-65125 Are you sure it's a good idea to leave you here alone?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64621 I must seek a place in the Reach where the land was sundered from Tamriel. Then I must study the Void through Nighthollow eyes. Finally, I must learn about keystones in Bthar-Zel.\n\nIn my current state, I don't trust myself. Will you go in my stead?"] = { ["204987124-0-64621 I'll take this journey in your place."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63639 Was the point to show me the inner workings of the mysterious Dwarven keystones? We know Rada used one to link the Dark Heart's power to not only the orrery, but to the Gray Host as well.\n\nI can feel the pull of the Heart just thinking about it."] = { ["204987124-0-63639 How does any of this help us stop the Darkstorm?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65086 No. Not good at all. The Darkstorm requires power on an unprecedented scale. Darkness that will cover the Reach and send every mortal soul it touches into the Dark Heart. In turn, the power of the Heart will flow through the orrery to feed the storm."] = { ["204987124-0-65086 But what will the Darkstorm do?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64395 Not in and of itself. He wants me to follow in his footsteps. To see what he did and learn the truth of what he promises. In doing so, however, I will discover how to stop it.\n\nHe's baring his throat to me, confident I will not bite. But I must."] = { ["204987124-0-64395 Where is he telling you to go?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65116 To end the Darkstorm once it's begun, I need to enter Rada's sanctuary realm and take control of the ritual.\n\nI can't ask you to join me, but I won't dissuade you if your course is set. \nJust know that I can't guarantee we'll be able to return."] = { ["204987124-0-65116 How do we enter Rada al-Saran's sanctuary realm?"] = "", }, ["55049764-4-12927 In order to stop the Darkstorm and save the Reach—perhaps all of Tamriel—I must enter Rada's sanctuary realm and take control of the ritual.\n\nIt's the only option."] = { ["232026500-0-14547 How do we get to Rada al-Saran's sanctuary realm?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64649 I'll study the Heart and the orrery. Try to learn enough so that we can make use of whatever you discover when the time comes.\n\nI will also examine my own condition. I must ascertain that I can control this darkness and not be controlled by it."] = { ["204987124-1-64649 I have questions about our search."] = "", ["204987124-0-64649 This could be a trap."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65115 It will tear the Gray Host from Molag Bal's clutches and preserve them for eternity in his sanctuary realm. Death will become as much a petty inconvenience to them as to any Daedra. They will become truly immortal."] = { ["204987124-0-65115 How do we stop the Darkstorm?"] = "", }, ["55049764-5-12927 I understand it all clearly now. Rada has opened the gateway to his sanctuary. In that distant realm, he can summon his Darkstorm using the power of the Dark Heart.\n\nHe'll consume the Reach to fulfill his promise."] = { ["228103012-0-65086 Consume the Reach? That doesn't sound good."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63638 To see the Void through Nighthollow eyes. Yes, it's written in the tongue of the first vampires. I can read it, but barely. In addition to other things, this is basically a spell book. It's full of rituals to appease and make use of the Dark Heart."] = { ["204987124-0-63638 We found this unassembled keystone in the Bthar-Zel ruins."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64608 That one is as much a mystery to me as it is to you. But Rada provided a clue. He said it was a place in the Reach. Who better to ask about locations in this part of the world than Ard Caddach?\n\nMeet Lyris in Markarth and seek the ard's counsel."] = { ["204987124-1-64608 Where do the keystones fit into the Gray Host's plans?"] = "", ["204987124-0-64608 What does he mean to study the Void through Nighthollow eyes?"] = "", ["204987124-2-64608 I had other questions."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64610 We know Rada needed a keystone to enter this chamber and calibrate the orrery to the Dark Heart. Go to Bthar-Zel. Fennorian will help you discover whatever secret awaits there concerning the Dwarven keystones."] = { ["204987124-0-64610 What does he mean to study the Void through Nighthollow eyes?"] = "", ["204987124-1-64610 What is this land sundered from Tamriel that you want Lyris and I to find?"] = "", ["204987124-2-64610 I had other questions."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64651 I'll answer them as best I can, but every moment we delay puts us another pace behind Rada."] = { ["204987124-1-64651 What do you plan to do while we're gone?"] = "", ["204987124-0-64651 This could be a trap."] = "", }, ["55049764-14-12927 The Dark Heart … the episodes grow more frequent. Each time the currents swell, it's like I'm losing myself to the darkness.\n\nWe must uncover Rada's plans before that happens. Perhaps this coded message will tell us more about the Darkstorm."] = { ["228103012-0-63538 Can you decipher the message?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63637 Remember, the journey Rada sent me on—the one you took in my place—it was to follow in his footsteps. To see how he reached this moment in time.\n\nThis stone, it's a shard of Oblivion lost in our world. How would that help him save the Gray Host?"] = { ["204987124-0-63637 This is the Nighthollow Testament. It's not written in a language I can read."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64650 Yes. See what secrets they gathered at the height of their power.\n\nI only hope that the archive has weathered the centuries better than the Nighthollow clan themselves."] = { ["204987124-1-64650 Where do the keystones fit into the Gray Host's plans?"] = "", ["204987124-2-64650 I had other questions."] = "", ["204987124-0-64650 What is this land sundered from Tamriel that you want Lyris and I to find?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-65070 I leave the course of your journey up to you, but these three will go ahead to assist you.\n\nLyris to Understone Keep, Gwendis to the Nighthollow Archives, and Fennorian to Bthar-Zel."] = { ["204987124-0-65070 I'll meet each of them at the appointed place."] = "", }, ["55049764-13-12927 I'm sorry to put this all upon your shoulders, but it's better that I remove myself from this journey. You can see what Rada intends to show me with impartial eyes.\n\nLearn the secrets of the Darkstorm and together we'll unravel Rada's plans."] = { ["228103012-0-64003 This could be a trap."] = "", ["228103012-0-64649 What do you plan to do while we're gone?"] = "", ["228103012-0-64607 I have questions about our search."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64003 That's a distinct possibility, but I don't believe Rada intends to kill me. At least not yet. He has something to prove. That need will stay his hand better than any armor.\n\nWe don't have the luxury of ignoring his invitation in any case."] = { ["204987124-0-64003 Why would Rada al-Saran jeopardize his plan just to prove something to you?"] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97843 Fennorian"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-17-12930 Count Verandis seems … not his usual self.\n\nBut he wants to talk to you. Please, hear what he has to say.", [2] = "55049764-16-12930 Gods, I've never seen Verandis struggle like this. How can he expect me to go to Bthar-Zel and leave him to deal with this on his own?\n\nDon't worry. I know my duty. It's just … hard sometimes.", [3] = "55049764-9-12930 I trust my father, no matter what. But Lyris doesn't trust easily, and Gwendis's faith has been shaken too many times.\n\nPlease, convince Count Verandis to put his trust in us as well.", [4] = "55049764-3-12930 I can't tell if Rada al-Saran is playing with Count Verandis's emotions or is totally serious with these offers.\n\nPlease, see how my father fares.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-63996 What do you know about Bthar-Zel?"] = { ["200879108-0-63996 Nothing. Well, I know it's a Dwarven ruin. But aside from that, Dwemer studies have never been my strongpoint. \n\nYou've been there before, haven't you? Together we'll figure it out. We've managed to make it this far with less to go on."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-63996 Nothing. Well, I know it's a Dwarven ruin. But aside from that, Dwemer studies have never been my strongpoint. \n\nYou've been there before, haven't you? Together we'll figure it out. We've managed to make it this far with less to go on."] = { }, ["55049764-9-12930 I trust my father, no matter what. But Lyris doesn't trust easily, and Gwendis's faith has been shaken too many times.\n\nPlease, convince Count Verandis to put his trust in us as well."] = { }, ["55049764-16-12930 Gods, I've never seen Verandis struggle like this. How can he expect me to go to Bthar-Zel and leave him to deal with this on his own?\n\nDon't worry. I know my duty. It's just … hard sometimes."] = { ["228103012-0-63996 What do you know about Bthar-Zel?"] = "", }, ["55049764-3-12930 I can't tell if Rada al-Saran is playing with Count Verandis's emotions or is totally serious with these offers.\n\nPlease, see how my father fares."] = { }, ["55049764-17-12930 Count Verandis seems … not his usual self.\n\nBut he wants to talk to you. Please, hear what he has to say."] = { }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1909 Halls of Arkthzand"] = { ["8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-7-12929 I wish we had more to go on. I'm about to try my luck by swinging my axe into the walls.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-7-12929 I wish we had more to go on. I'm about to try my luck by swinging my axe into the walls."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97832 Gwendis"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-7-12928 I'll admit, tracking down Arkasis's laboratory was a lot simpler. I don't smell anything alchemical around here, just a lot of metal and steam.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-7-12928 I'll admit, tracking down Arkasis's laboratory was a lot simpler. I don't smell anything alchemical around here, just a lot of metal and steam."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97843 Fennorian"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-7-12930 I haven't had any success as yet. Though my method so far has just been to systematically prod things, so I can't say that I'm too surprised.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-7-12930 I haven't had any success as yet. Though my method so far has just been to systematically prod things, so I can't say that I'm too surprised."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-10-12927 Rada has been working in secret for a very long time. His laboratory will no doubt be well concealed. Our search must be thorough.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-10-12927 Rada has been working in secret for a very long time. His laboratory will no doubt be well concealed. Our search must be thorough."] = { }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1912 Halls of Arkthzand"] = { ["8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-10-12927 Rada has been working in secret for a very long time. His laboratory will no doubt be well concealed. Our search must be thorough.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-10-12927 Rada has been working in secret for a very long time. His laboratory will no doubt be well concealed. Our search must be thorough."] = { }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1913 Halls of Arkthzand"] = { ["8290981-0-97837 Gwendis"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-6-12928 Don't get all cocky just because you found the laboratory first. Since you're so smart, talk to Verandis and figure out what we do next.", [2] = "55049764-5-12928 Oh, sure, you get to pull levers while I have to work some kind of dark magic with the forces of the Void. That seems fair.\n\nGet on with it, the more I think about this, the less I want to do it.", [3] = "55049764-4-12928 That took a lot out of Verandis. I hope we got what we needed. \n\nTalk to him and see how he's doing.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-5-12928 Oh, sure, you get to pull levers while I have to work some kind of dark magic with the forces of the Void. That seems fair.\n\nGet on with it, the more I think about this, the less I want to do it."] = { }, ["55049764-4-12928 That took a lot out of Verandis. I hope we got what we needed. \n\nTalk to him and see how he's doing."] = { }, ["55049764-6-12928 Don't get all cocky just because you found the laboratory first. Since you're so smart, talk to Verandis and figure out what we do next."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97839 Lyris Dziecię Tytanów"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-6-12929 The bastard isn't here. Damn. \n\nSee what Verandis has to say so we can go back to hunting Rada al-Saran down.", [2] = "55049764-5-12929 Don't look at me. These hands weren't built to perform sensitive adjustments on Dwarven machinery.", [3] = "55049764-4-12929 I've seen a lot of things, but never anything like that.\n\nSee if the count learned anything useful. And make sure he's all right. He's not looking too good.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-4-12929 I've seen a lot of things, but never anything like that.\n\nSee if the count learned anything useful. And make sure he's all right. He's not looking too good."] = { }, ["55049764-6-12929 The bastard isn't here. Damn. \n\nSee what Verandis has to say so we can go back to hunting Rada al-Saran down."] = { }, ["55049764-5-12929 Don't look at me. These hands weren't built to perform sensitive adjustments on Dwarven machinery."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97844 Fennorian"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-6-12930 I recognize some of Tzinghalis's work from what we encountered in Western Skyrim. It's not something I'd like to dwell upon. Count Verandis probably has better answers than I can provide.", [2] = "55049764-5-12930 We'd be better served having Old Mjolen do this, but I think I can handle it.\n\nOnce you start, I'll begin my part.", [3] = "55049764-4-12930 As fascinating and exhilarating as that was, I'm worried about Count Verandis. Please, see if he's all right.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-5-12930 We'd be better served having Old Mjolen do this, but I think I can handle it.\n\nOnce you start, I'll begin my part."] = { }, ["55049764-4-12930 As fascinating and exhilarating as that was, I'm worried about Count Verandis. Please, see if he's all right."] = { }, ["55049764-6-12930 I recognize some of Tzinghalis's work from what we encountered in Western Skyrim. It's not something I'd like to dwell upon. Count Verandis probably has better answers than I can provide."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-9-12927 A concealed wing of the library? What a perfect location for a hidden laboratory.", [2] = "55049764-8-12927 Rada has taken my research in directions I never imagined. Dwemer machines, Nighthollow rites, Reach witchcraft—all arrayed around that pedestal.", [3] = "55049764-7-12927 Fennorian will reproduce the Reach alchemy while Gwendis performs the Nighthollow rites. You must manage the Dwemer machines controlling the tonal, aetheric, and kinetic energies.\n\nI will attempt to scry the stone and direct you accordingly.", [4] = "55049764-6-12927 Rada found it. A piece of land sundered from the Reach, caught between Mundus and Oblivion. It is both and neither. Outside the grasp of Bal, or any Prince for that matter.\n\nHe plans to gift the Gray Host with this sanctuary.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-64059 Tell me more about what I need to do."] = { ["200879108-0-64059 These Dwemer devices are similar to pieces of the orrery itself. They manipulate various cosmic forces—tonal, aetheric, and kinetic—to chart the expanse of the Void.\n\nYou must keep these forces under control for my scrying to succeed."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64061 What do you mean?"] = { ["200879108-0-64063 Arrgh! The Dark Heart … Rada's drawing on its power. I can feel it tearing away.\n\nTo the orrery! Hurry!"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64063 I'll get to the orrery as fast as I can."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63670 Why is that?"] = { ["200879108-0-63672 Rada has always sought to escape Molag Bal's hold on his soul. Coldharbour is the place where Bal's power is absolute. It makes no sense … unless Coldharbour isn't his destination.\n\nGather the others, we need to re-create Rada's ritual."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-64061 For what purpose?"] = { ["200879108-0-64061 Don't you see? In their own realm, free from Molag Bal's tyranny, the Gray Host can live forever. And with the connection to Mundus and the power of the Dark Heart, their conquests might never end.\n\nAnd now I see … the purpose of the Darkstorm …."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63672 All right, what do we need to do?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-63675 Tell me more about what I need to do."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63673 What risk?"] = { ["200879108-0-63675 We are attempting to harness forces never intended to be combined to peer into the infinite churning chaos we call the Void. I only suggest we try because it appears Rada has proven it can be done. \n\nBesides, we have no other choice."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64059 How do I do that?"] = { ["200879108-0-64060 The components you retrieved from B'thar-zel showed me that the keystones consist of these same sorts of devices, just on a smaller scale. As I conduct the ritual, I'll indicate what parts of the process require your intervention.\n\nBe on your toes."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63670 Can you make sense of it?"] = { ["200879108-0-63670 Yes, I'm beginning to see how the pieces you retrieved fit together. He's building a bridge through the Void. The Oblivion shard serves as a lodestone to point to his destination, but Coldharbour is precisely the place he would want to avoid."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-64060 What are we trying to achieve by doing this?"] = { ["200879108-0-63673 Rada pointed us to the means and method of recreating his work. There's something he wants for me to see here and I believe the only way to truly understand what he's done is by repeating it ourselves.\n\nI only hope the risk is worth it."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-63672 Rada has always sought to escape Molag Bal's hold on his soul. Coldharbour is the place where Bal's power is absolute. It makes no sense … unless Coldharbour isn't his destination.\n\nGather the others, we need to re-create Rada's ritual."] = { ["204987124-0-63672 All right, what do we need to do?"] = "", }, ["55049764-9-12927 A concealed wing of the library? What a perfect location for a hidden laboratory."] = { }, ["200879108-0-63670 Yes, I'm beginning to see how the pieces you retrieved fit together. He's building a bridge through the Void. The Oblivion shard serves as a lodestone to point to his destination, but Coldharbour is precisely the place he would want to avoid."] = { ["204987124-0-63670 Why is that?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64063 Arrgh! The Dark Heart … Rada's drawing on its power. I can feel it tearing away.\n\nTo the orrery! Hurry!"] = { ["204987124-0-64063 I'll get to the orrery as fast as I can."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64061 Don't you see? In their own realm, free from Molag Bal's tyranny, the Gray Host can live forever. And with the connection to Mundus and the power of the Dark Heart, their conquests might never end.\n\nAnd now I see … the purpose of the Darkstorm …."] = { ["204987124-0-64061 What do you mean?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63675 We are attempting to harness forces never intended to be combined to peer into the infinite churning chaos we call the Void. I only suggest we try because it appears Rada has proven it can be done. \n\nBesides, we have no other choice."] = { ["204987124-0-63675 Tell me more about what I need to do."] = "", }, ["55049764-8-12927 Rada has taken my research in directions I never imagined. Dwemer machines, Nighthollow rites, Reach witchcraft—all arrayed around that pedestal."] = { ["228103012-0-63670 Can you make sense of it?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64060 The components you retrieved from B'thar-zel showed me that the keystones consist of these same sorts of devices, just on a smaller scale. As I conduct the ritual, I'll indicate what parts of the process require your intervention.\n\nBe on your toes."] = { ["204987124-0-64060 What are we trying to achieve by doing this?"] = "", }, ["55049764-7-12927 Fennorian will reproduce the Reach alchemy while Gwendis performs the Nighthollow rites. You must manage the Dwemer machines controlling the tonal, aetheric, and kinetic energies.\n\nI will attempt to scry the stone and direct you accordingly."] = { ["228103012-0-64059 Tell me more about what I need to do."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63673 Rada pointed us to the means and method of recreating his work. There's something he wants for me to see here and I believe the only way to truly understand what he's done is by repeating it ourselves.\n\nI only hope the risk is worth it."] = { ["204987124-0-63673 What risk?"] = "", }, ["55049764-6-12927 Rada found it. A piece of land sundered from the Reach, caught between Mundus and Oblivion. It is both and neither. Outside the grasp of Bal, or any Prince for that matter.\n\nHe plans to gift the Gray Host with this sanctuary."] = { ["228103012-0-64061 For what purpose?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-64059 These Dwemer devices are similar to pieces of the orrery itself. They manipulate various cosmic forces—tonal, aetheric, and kinetic—to chart the expanse of the Void.\n\nYou must keep these forces under control for my scrying to succeed."] = { ["204987124-0-64059 How do I do that?"] = "", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1911 Halls of Arkthzand"] = { ["8290981-0-97831 Hrabia Verandis Krucza Warta"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-10-12927 Rada has been working in secret for a very long time. His laboratory will no doubt be well concealed. Our search must be thorough.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-10-12927 Rada has been working in secret for a very long time. His laboratory will no doubt be well concealed. Our search must be thorough."] = { }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1850 Czarna Przystań: Jaskinia Arkthzand"] = { ["8290981-0-97837 Gwendis"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-15-12928 Nighthollow Keep is down this path. The archive should be right inside.\n\nIn writings we recovered from Lady Belain, she mentioned a Nighthollow Testament. That's probably what we're looking for. Just watch yourself. The place is locked down tight.", [2] = "55049764-14-12928 Remember, get keys off the patrolling vampires or find another way to get inside. Either way, let's get into the archive, find this Nighthollow Testament, and get back to Verandis, all right?\n\nI'll scout around on my own and catch up to you.", [3] = "55049764-12-12928 I don't like it. It reminds me of a chunk of meat in a skeever trap.\n\nGo ahead. You see if that's the right book. I'll keep watch.", [4] = "55049764-11-12928 This is one of those trinkets with auramancy on it, isn't it? Like the one you and Fennorian found? Does that mean Rada al-Saran was here? Then why did he leave the book? Just so Verandis could find it?\n\nI'll let you examine the enchanted memento.", [5] = "55049764-10-12928 Even though Verandis told us about his time with the Gray Host, seeing these memories of him and Rada al-Saran together are kind of disturbing.\n\nAnyway, we got what we came for. Let's hope this creepy old book can help us stop the Darkstorm.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-63571 What should I do next?"] = { ["200879108-0-63571 You should meet up with Lyris and Fennorian and complete those parts of this journey. Go to Bthar-Zel or Understone Keep if you haven't been there already. You need to do this for Verandis and find the rest of the clues Rada al-Saran left behind."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63573 What do you make of the memory we saw?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-63571 What do you make of the memory we saw?"] = { ["200879108-0-63573 I make that watching Verandis and Rada al-Saran get along like two acorns from the same tree disturbs me to no end.\n\nJust seeing them together … it's no wonder Rada al-Saran thinks he can convince Verandis to come around to his way of thinking."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63554 So we relieve one of the patrols of their keys?"] = { ["200879108-0-63555 You got it! I haven't been able to keep track of their comings and goings, so there's no telling which vampires have the keys. Attacking them could attract unwanted attention.\n\nIf you want to find a more discreet way past that wall, by all means."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-63573 What should I do next?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-63555 All right, let's find a way into the keep."] = { }, ["204987124-0-63558 And you're sure we'll find it here?"] = { ["200879108-0-64652 No … but we didn't find it after you killed Lady Belain. We know she didn't completely trust Rada al-Saran, so where else would she leave it for safekeeping.\n\nIf it's not here, I don't know where else it would be."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63554 What are we dealing with?"] = { ["200879108-0-63554 Well, it's crawling with Nighthollow vampires. Not just the mindless, spooky kind. Looks like some of them got recharged when the Dark Heart woke up. \n\nThey patrol the outer wall in shifts. One door in and out. It's locked, but they carry keys."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-63558 Why do you think this Nighthollow Testament is what we're looking for?"] = { ["200879108-0-63558 Rada al-Saran wants Verandis to study the Void through Nighthollow eyes, right? According to Lady Belain's writings, the secrets to harnessing the Dark Heart's power—Void power—could be found in the pages of that book.\n\nIt's perfectly obvious!"] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-64652 No … but we didn't find it after you killed Lady Belain. We know she didn't completely trust Rada al-Saran, so where else would she leave it for safekeeping.\n\nIf it's not here, I don't know where else it would be."] = { }, ["55049764-14-12928 Remember, get keys off the patrolling vampires or find another way to get inside. Either way, let's get into the archive, find this Nighthollow Testament, and get back to Verandis, all right?\n\nI'll scout around on my own and catch up to you."] = { ["228103012-0-63558 Why do you think this Nighthollow Testament is what we're looking for?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63555 You got it! I haven't been able to keep track of their comings and goings, so there's no telling which vampires have the keys. Attacking them could attract unwanted attention.\n\nIf you want to find a more discreet way past that wall, by all means."] = { ["204987124-0-63555 All right, let's find a way into the keep."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63571 You should meet up with Lyris and Fennorian and complete those parts of this journey. Go to Bthar-Zel or Understone Keep if you haven't been there already. You need to do this for Verandis and find the rest of the clues Rada al-Saran left behind."] = { ["204987124-0-63571 What do you make of the memory we saw?"] = "", }, ["55049764-11-12928 This is one of those trinkets with auramancy on it, isn't it? Like the one you and Fennorian found? Does that mean Rada al-Saran was here? Then why did he leave the book? Just so Verandis could find it?\n\nI'll let you examine the enchanted memento."] = { }, ["55049764-12-12928 I don't like it. It reminds me of a chunk of meat in a skeever trap.\n\nGo ahead. You see if that's the right book. I'll keep watch."] = { }, ["200879108-0-63554 Well, it's crawling with Nighthollow vampires. Not just the mindless, spooky kind. Looks like some of them got recharged when the Dark Heart woke up. \n\nThey patrol the outer wall in shifts. One door in and out. It's locked, but they carry keys."] = { ["204987124-0-63554 So we relieve one of the patrols of their keys?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63573 I make that watching Verandis and Rada al-Saran get along like two acorns from the same tree disturbs me to no end.\n\nJust seeing them together … it's no wonder Rada al-Saran thinks he can convince Verandis to come around to his way of thinking."] = { ["204987124-0-63573 What should I do next?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-63558 Rada al-Saran wants Verandis to study the Void through Nighthollow eyes, right? According to Lady Belain's writings, the secrets to harnessing the Dark Heart's power—Void power—could be found in the pages of that book.\n\nIt's perfectly obvious!"] = { ["204987124-0-63558 And you're sure we'll find it here?"] = "", }, ["55049764-10-12928 Even though Verandis told us about his time with the Gray Host, seeing these memories of him and Rada al-Saran together are kind of disturbing.\n\nAnyway, we got what we came for. Let's hope this creepy old book can help us stop the Darkstorm."] = { ["228103012-0-63573 What do you make of the memory we saw?"] = "", ["228103012-0-63571 What should I do next?"] = "", }, ["55049764-15-12928 Nighthollow Keep is down this path. The archive should be right inside.\n\nIn writings we recovered from Lady Belain, she mentioned a Nighthollow Testament. That's probably what we're looking for. Just watch yourself. The place is locked down tight."] = { ["228103012-0-63554 What are we dealing with?"] = "", }, }, }, }, }, }, }