ConversationsQQ_SavedVariables_v15 = { ["subtitles"] = { ["267200725-0-27 Tamriel"] = { ["267200725-0-61 Eastmarch"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53503 Hey, the prince sent you? Let's talk.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53447 That trap on the ground looks familiar. Check it out.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53448 Yup, that's one of Merric's, all right. Uses them when he's too busy to stop at a proper inn. Let's keep going.", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53199 That camp looks promising. See what those papers are all about.", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52663 Merric went after the enemy by himself? That spot on the map, it's north of here.", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53447 That trap on the ground looks familiar. Check it out.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53448 Yup, that's one of Merric's, all right. Uses them when he's too busy to stop at a proper inn. Let's keep going.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53199 That camp looks promising. See what those papers are all about.", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52663 Merric went after the enemy by himself? That spot on the map, it's north of here.", }, }, [4] = { [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52618 How about you tell my friend what happened here. Tread carefully, pal.", }, [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124128 Razawir", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52617 You there, I could use some help!", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52691 Look for me outside after you talk to the magister. I have a few more thoughts I want to share with this worm.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-24 Davon's Watch"] = { [1] = { [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-26081 Runthor", ["text"] = "115740052-0-10906 He takes flowers to the Akaviri War Memorial. He talks to her stone.", }, [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-26077 Eats-To-Learn", ["text"] = "115740052-0-10903 Avani's a great blacksmith. His daggers are sharp enough to cut the air.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-26081 Runthor", ["text"] = "115740052-0-10904 He certainly has female admirers. I wonder why he never remarried.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-26077 Eats-To-Learn", ["text"] = "115740052-0-10905 He still mourns his wife. Have you seen him in the evenings?", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52610 Master Merric, where are you?", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53717 Take my horse, Wimi. She'll get you to the site quickly. I'll send word so the scout meets you there.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-534 Vulkwasten"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-126408 Apprentice Esmond", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53719 You should rest, Magister Andrelo. That incident has you all out of sorts.", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53247 Did you find the magister, pal?", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-85 Shornhelm"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53513 I appreciate the Fighters Guild coming to our aid, Prince Azah.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53881 Comrade, Skordo, I came as soon as I received your message.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52657 Gabrielle, Azah! The Worm Cult is going to attack the Mages Guild!", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52654 They're already here. Merric arrived before you and the prince. He ran down to help.", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52658 The attack's begun and Merric ran down there? Damn! Tell Gabrielle what we learned, but be quick about it!", }, [6] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52684 The door to the underground chambers is right over there. Be careful!", }, [7] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52685 Go, comrade. We need to help the guildmaster!", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52684 The door to the underground chambers is right over there. Be careful!", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-28505 Bera Moorsmith", ["text"] = "149328292-3-1152 The Guild requests your help!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53314 Prince Azah, the guildhall's on high alert. I was about to lead a contingent of fighters to the Mages Guild.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53315 The battle's over, Skordo. Guildmaster Merric is … dead.", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53316 What? Not Merric! Hey pal, tell me what happened.", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53855 Guildmaster Merric is really dead, Skordo. I … I don't know how we're going to stop the Worm Cult without him.", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-28505 Bera Moorsmith", ["text"] = "149328292-2-1152 There is an urgent task for you!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53314 Prince Azah, the guildhall's on high alert. I was about to lead a contingent of fighters to the Mages Guild.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53315 The battle's over, Skordo. Guildmaster Merric is … dead.", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53316 What? Not Merric! Hey pal, tell me what happened.", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53855 Guildmaster Merric is really dead, Skordo. I … I don't know how we're going to stop the Worm Cult without him.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-22 Malabal Tor"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53198 Hey, the prince sent you? Let's talk.", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53447 That trap on the ground looks familiar. Check it out.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53448 Yup, that's one of Merric's, all right. Uses them when he's too busy to stop at a proper inn. Let's keep going.", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53199 That camp looks promising. See what those papers are all about.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53204 Merric went after the enemy by himself? That spot on the map, it's northwest of here.", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52615 Merric came this way. You can tell by all the dead bodies. But that armor … it can't be them, can it?", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124128 Razawir", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52617 You there, I could use some help!", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52618 How about you tell my friend what happened here. Tread carefully, pal.", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52628 The damn Worm Cult! I knew the armor looked familiar. Get that mistscrub so he'll tell us more.", }, }, [6] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53207 Let's get those leaves back to that cultist scum. And he better not have died before I get to kill him!", }, }, [7] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124128 Razawir", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53534 By the black Void, this hurts. Do you have mistscrub leaves?", }, }, [8] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53227 Leave him. Let's go over what we know.", }, }, [9] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52691 Look for me outside after you talk to the magister. I have a few more thoughts I want to share with this worm.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-160 Windhelm"] = { [1] = { [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-28363 Bellin", ["text"] = "115740052-0-11382 Mead, mead, mead!\nI drink it morning, noon, and eve.\nI like it spiced and sweet and powerful!\nI'll soon be drunk, and that's quite probable!", }, [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-28364 Alma", ["text"] = "115740052-0-11381 Mead, mead, mead!\nI drink it morning, noon, and eve.\nI like it spiced and sweet and powerful!\nI'll soon be drunk and that's quite probable!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-28379 Housecarl Nelmryn", ["text"] = "115740052-0-11762 You know the rules. No one's allowed inside without authorization and I don't see your paperwork.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-28362 Daric", ["text"] = "115740052-0-11379 Mead, mead, mead!\nI drink it morning, noon, and eve.\nI like it spiced and sweet and powerful!\nI'll soon be rung, and that's quite laudable!", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-126408 Apprentice Esmond", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53719 You should rest, Magister Andrelo. That incident has you all out of sorts.", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53247 Did you find the magister, pal?", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-2641 Underground Sanctum"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-126742 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53568 Let's look for Guildmaster Merric, but be ready to take down any cultists you see.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124270 Mages Guild Adept", ["text"] = "149328292-1-19861 Thank the Divines, I'm safe!", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-126742 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52712 Just like at our guildhalls. No obvious sign of forced entry, yet clear signs of battle.", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124283 Mages Guild Adept", ["text"] = "149328292-1-19862 I thought I was finished! Thank you!", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124278 Mages Guild Adept", ["text"] = "149328292-2-19862 I appreciate the help, stranger.", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-126742 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52712 Just like at our guildhalls. No obvious sign of forced entry, yet clear signs of battle.", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124282 Mages Guild Adept", ["text"] = "149328292-2-19861 I can't believe the Worm Cult has returned!", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-126742 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53354 The Mages Guild built all this under Shornhelm? I wonder if the people know what lies beneath their feet.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124270 Mages Guild Adept", ["text"] = "149328292-0-19861 That Fighters Guild warrior! He sliced through the attackers and ran farther in!", }, }, [6] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-126742 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53569 Did you feel that? Hurry! Through those doors ahead!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124282 Mages Guild Adept", ["text"] = "149328292-1-19861 Thank the Divines, I'm safe!", }, }, [7] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53255 Look, across the chasm! Guildmaster Merric! The Worm Cult has him!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53533 Let my mentor go, foul creature!", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124254 Mezamma", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53270 Stop, mortal! The soul reaper is not yet stable!", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53806 Merric! No!", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53544 That explosion. Stendarr preserve him, Merric was caught in the blast!", }, [6] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124254 Mezamma", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52664 A dead mortal's appearance is no good to me. Come. We're done here.", }, [7] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124255 Worm Cultist", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53664 As you wish, Mezamma.", }, [8] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53256 No, Merric can't be dead. We need to reach him!", }, }, [8] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53318 Stendarr, please. Merric can't be dead. He just can't.", }, }, [9] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52665 By the gods! Merric!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52666 Merric's … dead. By the swords of my forefathers, I will make the Worm Cult pay.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52667 I came as quick as—oh, no. Merric. The magisters. What happened?", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52668 Merric destroyed the Worm Cult device. It exploded and killed him.", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53644 Comrade, please. Search the area and gather Guildmaster Merric's weapons.", }, [6] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53647 I'll teleport the remains of that horrid device upstairs for study.", }, [7] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53646 You found something? Let me see.", }, [8] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53776 Merric would polish that shield for hours. It was almost a ritual for him.", }, [9] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53775 That was his father's sword. Merric wielded it proudly.", }, [10] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52687 Use the nearby doors to leave. When you assault the Worm Nest, the Mages Guild will join you. You have my word.", }, [11] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52689 As the guilds first defeated the Worm Cult, so shall we do so again. But that device. A Daedra named Mezamma called it a soul reaper.", }, }, [10] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53646 You found something? Let me see.", }, }, [11] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53775 That was his father's sword. Merric wielded it proudly.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53776 Merric would polish that shield for hours. It was almost a ritual for him.", }, }, [12] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53647 I'll teleport the remains of that horrid device upstairs for study.", }, }, [13] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52687 Use the nearby doors to leave. When you assault the Worm Nest, the Mages Guild will join you. You have my word.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52689 As the guilds first defeated the Worm Cult, so shall we do so again. But that device. A Daedra named Mezamma called it a soul reaper.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53777 Soul reaper, hmm? We'll study it and determine its exact purpose.", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53778 Gabrielle … can you help me take care of Guildmaster Merric?", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53779 Of course, Prince Azah.", }, }, [14] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124278 Mages Guild Adept", ["text"] = "149328292-0-19862 I saw another Redguard from the Fighters Guild! He headed toward the meeting chambers!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124283 Mages Guild Adept", ["text"] = "149328292-1-19862 I thought I was finished! Thank you!", }, }, [15] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53533 Let my mentor go, foul creature!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53806 Merric! No!", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53544 That explosion. Stendarr preserve him, Merric was caught in the blast!", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124254 Mezamma", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52664 A dead mortal's appearance is no good to me. Come. We're done here.", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53256 No, Merric can't be dead. We need to reach him!", }, [6] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53318 Stendarr, please. Merric can't be dead. He just can't.", }, }, }, }, }, ["npc"] = { ["267200725-0-27 Tamriel"] = { ["267200725-0-61 Eastmarch"] = { ["8290981-0-124128 Razawir"] = { ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84755 Not a prince, but a jester? You do make a good point, though. Life in the order involves lies and dark secrets. I no longer wish to walk that path.\n\nBut I still need something for this pain. The information I possess must be worth at least that."] = { ["[Przekonaj] 204987124-1-84755 Take your first step on a less dark path. Tell me what you know."] = "", ["204987124-0-84755 All right. What do you need?"] = "", }, ["55049764-7-16483 That Fighters Guild warrior was a storm of fury! Left me alive so I could tell some prince what happened here. But neither of you looks much like a prince to me."] = { ["228103012-0-83153 Fighters Guild warrior? You mean Guildmaster Merric? Tell us what happened here."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83156 I don't think so. Not quite yet.\n\nMy pain is great. Get me something to ease my suffering. Then, I'll share what I know."] = { ["204987124-1-83156 You'll feel better if you just tell me what you know. I certainly will."] = "", ["204987124-2-83156 Pain is a great motivator. Say what you know, then we'll help you."] = "", ["204987124-0-83156 All right. What do you need?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83155 All right, you bastards! I'm done with all this anyway. No promise of power is worth dying for. \n\nThe Order of the Black Worm has returned to take vengeance. On the Fighters Guild, the Mages Guild, and all of Tamriel."] = { ["204987124-2-83155 So where's Guildmaster Merric now?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84756 You bastard. The pain is too great. I'll pass out or die before I can tell you everything I know. And then where will you be?\n\nPlease, help me and we'll both get what we want."] = { ["[Zastrasz] 204987124-1-84756 I'm done discussing this. Talk now or Skordo here will make your suffering worse."] = "", ["204987124-0-84756 All right. What do you need?"] = "", }, ["55049764-2-16483 Order of the Black Worm. Sounds powerful, right? I thought belonging to the group would make me strong. Now, look at me.\n\nI plan to disappear. Go somewhere no one will never find me. I'm done with necromancy, Daedra, war—all of it!"] = { }, ["200879108-0-83153 Revenge happened! We misjudged the guildmaster's skill. And his anger. \n\nHe let me live when I renounced the Order of the Black Worm. What you call the Worm Cult. Made me swear to tell Prince Azah everything I know."] = { ["204987124-0-83153 Prince Azah sent me in his place. Tell me what you know."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84895 I told him that our leader, Mezamma, had business with Magister Andrelo at the Cold Moon Inn in Windhelm. But he left before I could tell him the rest.\n\nWe have a new weapon. I don't know any details, but Mezamma called it a soul reaper."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84757 You're right. No better time to change than now. The Order of the Black Worm has risen from the ashes of defeat to take vengeance. First on the Fighters Guild, then the Mages Guild, then all of Tamriel."] = { ["204987124-2-84757 So where's Guildmaster Merric now?"] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["[Zastrasz] 204987124-1-84756 I'm done discussing this. Talk now or Skordo here will make your suffering worse."] = { ["200879108-0-83155 All right, you bastards! I'm done with all this anyway. No promise of power is worth dying for. \n\nThe Order of the Black Worm has returned to take vengeance. On the Fighters Guild, the Mages Guild, and all of Tamriel."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83153 Fighters Guild warrior? You mean Guildmaster Merric? Tell us what happened here."] = { ["200879108-0-83153 Revenge happened! We misjudged the guildmaster's skill. And his anger. \n\nHe let me live when I renounced the Order of the Black Worm. What you call the Worm Cult. Made me swear to tell Prince Azah everything I know."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83153 Prince Azah sent me in his place. Tell me what you know."] = { ["200879108-0-83156 I don't think so. Not quite yet.\n\nMy pain is great. Get me something to ease my suffering. Then, I'll share what I know."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-83155 So where's Guildmaster Merric now?"] = { ["200879108-0-84895 I told him that our leader, Mezamma, had business with Magister Andrelo at the Cold Moon Inn in Windhelm. But he left before I could tell him the rest.\n\nWe have a new weapon. I don't know any details, but Mezamma called it a soul reaper."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83156 All right. What do you need?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-84756 All right. What do you need?"] = { }, ["[Przekonaj] 204987124-1-84755 Take your first step on a less dark path. Tell me what you know."] = { ["200879108-0-84757 You're right. No better time to change than now. The Order of the Black Worm has risen from the ashes of defeat to take vengeance. First on the Fighters Guild, then the Mages Guild, then all of Tamriel."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-83156 You'll feel better if you just tell me what you know. I certainly will."] = { ["200879108-0-84755 Not a prince, but a jester? You do make a good point, though. Life in the order involves lies and dark secrets. I no longer wish to walk that path.\n\nBut I still need something for this pain. The information I possess must be worth at least that."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-83156 Pain is a great motivator. Say what you know, then we'll help you."] = { ["200879108-0-84756 You bastard. The pain is too great. I'll pass out or die before I can tell you everything I know. And then where will you be?\n\nPlease, help me and we'll both get what we want."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84755 All right. What do you need?"] = { }, ["204987124-2-84757 So where's Guildmaster Merric now?"] = { ["200879108-0-84895 I told him that our leader, Mezamma, had business with Magister Andrelo at the Cold Moon Inn in Windhelm. But he left before I could tell him the rest.\n\nWe have a new weapon. I don't know any details, but Mezamma called it a soul reaper."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [2] = "55049764-2-16483 Order of the Black Worm. Sounds powerful, right? I thought belonging to the group would make me strong. Now, look at me.\n\nI plan to disappear. Go somewhere no one will never find me. I'm done with necromancy, Daedra, war—all of it!", [1] = "55049764-7-16483 That Fighters Guild warrior was a storm of fury! Left me alive so I could tell some prince what happened here. But neither of you looks much like a prince to me.", }, }, ["8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife"] = { ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84657 They call themselves the Order of the Black Worm. Followers of an evil bastard named Mannimarco, a necromancer who worked for Molag Bal.\n\nThey tried to drag Nirn into Coldharbour with giant anchors from the sky. Called it the Planemeld. Crazy time."] = { ["204987124-0-84657 What stopped the Planemeld?"] = "", }, ["55049764-37-16481 Hard to tell one deserted camp from another, but the Tava's loop knots used to secure the canopy tell me that Merric was here. I've seen him tie those knots in his sleep.\n\nTake a look at that pile of papers and see if they're important."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84655 That's in Windhelm. The stone building right by the southern stables.\n\nHow about you find this magister? Find out what business she has with Mezamma and if she's seen Merric. I'll collect Wimi and wait for you outside the inn."] = { ["204987124-0-84655 All right. I'll meet you outside after I talk to the magister."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84807 I was looking into the attacks on the Fighters Guild when word reached me that the little prince had lost our guildmaster. When I heard rumors that someone who matched Merric's description was in the area, I sent my report and started to investigate."] = { ["204987124-0-84807 And what have you found out?"] = "", }, ["55049764-38-16481 Trappers warming themselves in a Windhelm tavern claimed to see someone who looked like Merric out this way. Said he was intense, like a man on a mission. I got this far and decided to wait for you.\n\nThe trail leads east, so that's where we're going."] = { ["228103012-0-84809 How'd you get involved in all of this?"] = "", }, ["55049764-31-16481 This little worm claims he's renounced his evil ways? Guess I won't gut him like I planned.\n\nNo Merric yet, but feels like we're getting closer. Go over what we just learned."] = { ["228103012-0-84652 The Worm Cult has returned to take vengeance on the Fighters and Mages Guilds, and all of Tamriel."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84652 The damn Worm Cult is really back. I thought they scattered after we stopped the Planemeld. You'd hear about a few remnants, but nothing significant. Not like this.\n\nAnd he said they had a new weapon. What the tusk is a soul reaper anyway?"] = { ["204987124-2-84652 The cultist said their leader had business with a Magister Andrelo at the Cold Moon Inn."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84663 The three alliances teamed up with the Fighters and Mages Guilds to fight Molag Bal. Some heroes ended Mannimarco, but I don't know the full story.\n\nIn the end, we stormed Coldharbour, broke the Great Anchor, and kicked the dung out of them."] = { ["204987124-0-84663 But the Worm Cult survived?"] = "", }, ["55049764-42-16481 That little prince Azah sent word that I should meet up with you. Not like I couldn't handle this on my own, but who am I to argue with a tusking prince?"] = { ["228103012-0-83292 You're the scout that sent the report to Prince Azah about spotting Guildmaster Merric?"] = "", }, ["55049764-27-16481 I never expected the enemy to be the Worm Cult. Thought they were finished after we stopped the Planemeld.\n\nObviously Merric has a plan to crush them. Let's get to Windhelm and the Cold Moon Inn and see what this magister can tell us."] = { ["228103012-0-84657 So what's the deal with the Worm Cult anyway?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84388 Later. After this fellow spills his guts. I want to be perfectly sure before I jump to really terrible conclusions."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84885 Just the basics. I was on assignment when the attacks occurred. Since then, I've been trying to dig up anything to point us at the perpetrators. Then I got word that Merric had disappeared.\n\nI hope he's onto something and not another victim."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84809 Funny story. I started out as a guard in Shornhelm who got caught up in monumental events. Eventually, I joined the Fighters Guild, who usually hire out my services to anyone who needs protection or a sharp sword.\n\nHmm. Not as funny as I remembered."] = { ["204987124-0-84809 Do you know anything more about the attacks on the guildhalls?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84664 We all thought they scattered. Without Mannimarco, the remnants didn't pose any significant threat. Or so we thought.\n\nWe thought we squished those worms, but I guess we drove them underground. Not a mistake I plan to make twice."] = { }, ["55049764-35-16481 You'd think a guildmaster wouldn't be as reckless as Merric, but I'm not in any position to criticize his actions. Seems he found the attackers and planned to pay them a visit. That map indicates a location north of here.\n\nLet's go find Merric!"] = { }, ["200879108-0-83292 Guild scout, bruiser, and general pain in the arse. At least, that's what Merric calls me.\n\nWhile most of the guild settled in to defend the remaining guildhalls, I volunteered to stay in the field."] = { ["204987124-2-83292 So what's the situation here?"] = "", }, ["55049764-34-16481 This is the spot marked on the map, but other than a wounded man and some bodies, there's no sign of Merric. You talk to him while I watch for a trap.\n\nAnd be careful. If his armor means what I think it does, we're in real danger."] = { ["228103012-0-84388 What do you think his armor means?"] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-83292 You're the scout that sent the report to Prince Azah about spotting Guildmaster Merric?"] = { ["200879108-0-83292 Guild scout, bruiser, and general pain in the arse. At least, that's what Merric calls me.\n\nWhile most of the guild settled in to defend the remaining guildhalls, I volunteered to stay in the field."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84652 The Worm Cult has returned to take vengeance on the Fighters and Mages Guilds, and all of Tamriel."] = { ["200879108-0-84652 The damn Worm Cult is really back. I thought they scattered after we stopped the Planemeld. You'd hear about a few remnants, but nothing significant. Not like this.\n\nAnd he said they had a new weapon. What the tusk is a soul reaper anyway?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84657 What stopped the Planemeld?"] = { ["200879108-0-84663 The three alliances teamed up with the Fighters and Mages Guilds to fight Molag Bal. Some heroes ended Mannimarco, but I don't know the full story.\n\nIn the end, we stormed Coldharbour, broke the Great Anchor, and kicked the dung out of them."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84807 And what have you found out?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-84809 How'd you get involved in all of this?"] = { ["200879108-0-84809 Funny story. I started out as a guard in Shornhelm who got caught up in monumental events. Eventually, I joined the Fighters Guild, who usually hire out my services to anyone who needs protection or a sharp sword.\n\nHmm. Not as funny as I remembered."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84809 Do you know anything more about the attacks on the guildhalls?"] = { ["200879108-0-84885 Just the basics. I was on assignment when the attacks occurred. Since then, I've been trying to dig up anything to point us at the perpetrators. Then I got word that Merric had disappeared.\n\nI hope he's onto something and not another victim."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-83292 So what's the situation here?"] = { ["200879108-0-83292 Guild scout, bruiser, and general pain in the arse. At least, that's what Merric calls me.\n\nWhile most of the guild settled in to defend the remaining guildhalls, I volunteered to stay in the field."] = "", ["200879108-0-84807 I was looking into the attacks on the Fighters Guild when word reached me that the little prince had lost our guildmaster. When I heard rumors that someone who matched Merric's description was in the area, I sent my report and started to investigate."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-84652 The cultist said their leader had business with a Magister Andrelo at the Cold Moon Inn."] = { ["200879108-0-84655 That's in Windhelm. The stone building right by the southern stables.\n\nHow about you find this magister? Find out what business she has with Mezamma and if she's seen Merric. I'll collect Wimi and wait for you outside the inn."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84388 What do you think his armor means?"] = { ["200879108-0-84388 Later. After this fellow spills his guts. I want to be perfectly sure before I jump to really terrible conclusions."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84657 So what's the deal with the Worm Cult anyway?"] = { ["200879108-0-84657 They call themselves the Order of the Black Worm. Followers of an evil bastard named Mannimarco, a necromancer who worked for Molag Bal.\n\nThey tried to drag Nirn into Coldharbour with giant anchors from the sky. Called it the Planemeld. Crazy time."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84655 All right. I'll meet you outside after I talk to the magister."] = { }, ["204987124-0-84663 But the Worm Cult survived?"] = { ["200879108-0-84664 We all thought they scattered. Without Mannimarco, the remnants didn't pose any significant threat. Or so we thought.\n\nWe thought we squished those worms, but I guess we drove them underground. Not a mistake I plan to make twice."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-42-16481 That little prince Azah sent word that I should meet up with you. Not like I couldn't handle this on my own, but who am I to argue with a tusking prince?", [2] = "55049764-38-16481 Trappers warming themselves in a Windhelm tavern claimed to see someone who looked like Merric out this way. Said he was intense, like a man on a mission. I got this far and decided to wait for you.\n\nThe trail leads east, so that's where we're going.", [3] = "55049764-37-16481 Hard to tell one deserted camp from another, but the Tava's loop knots used to secure the canopy tell me that Merric was here. I've seen him tie those knots in his sleep.\n\nTake a look at that pile of papers and see if they're important.", [4] = "55049764-35-16481 You'd think a guildmaster wouldn't be as reckless as Merric, but I'm not in any position to criticize his actions. Seems he found the attackers and planned to pay them a visit. That map indicates a location north of here.\n\nLet's go find Merric!", [5] = "55049764-34-16481 This is the spot marked on the map, but other than a wounded man and some bodies, there's no sign of Merric. You talk to him while I watch for a trap.\n\nAnd be careful. If his armor means what I think it does, we're in real danger.", [6] = "55049764-31-16481 This little worm claims he's renounced his evil ways? Guess I won't gut him like I planned.\n\nNo Merric yet, but feels like we're getting closer. Go over what we just learned.", [7] = "55049764-27-16481 I never expected the enemy to be the Worm Cult. Thought they were finished after we stopped the Planemeld.\n\nObviously Merric has a plan to crush them. Let's get to Windhelm and the Cold Moon Inn and see what this magister can tell us.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-24 Davon's Watch"] = { ["8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah"] = { ["links"] = { ["55049764-23-16740 Wimi is a fast and faithful mount. She can get you to the location quickly. I'll send word to the guild scout. They'll meet you and help you search for Merric. Then they can get word back to me while I follow up with the other reports.\n\nGood luck."] = { ["228103012-0-84634 I have some questions about the situation."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84643 Guildmaster Merric and I were trying to figure that out. I can only assume that he discovered something and followed after it, which is why he isn't here. Something so urgent he could leave no note. \n\nWe need to find Merric and get some answers."] = { ["204987124-2-84643 Tell me about Guildmaster Merric."] = "", ["204987124-0-84643 Care to tell me about yourself?"] = "", }, ["55049764-24-16740 I've received conflicting reports from trusted guild scouts. Merric has supposedly been sighted in Malabal Tor, northern Alik'r Desert, and Eastmarch.\n\nObviously, he can't be everywhere. Choose a location to investigate and meet the scout there."] = { ["228103012-0-84156 I'm ready to go look for Guildmaster Merric."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84642 Devastatingly brutal affairs. And thorough. Not a single survivor. And we only found the remains of guild members. The attackers must take their dead or they strike so fast that no one can react.\n\nBut how were they able to get past the defenses?"] = { ["204987124-0-84642 What do you mean?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84641 We were following up on the attacks but not getting very far. He sent me to file a report with the guild. Then I was supposed to meet him here. He never arrived. When I informed the guild of the situation, the scouting reports started coming in."] = { ["204987124-2-84641 What else do you know about the guildhall attacks?"] = "", ["204987124-0-84641 Care to tell me about yourself?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84598 A guild scout talked to hunters who said they spotted Merric near Vulkwasten. That area contains many nooks and crannies among the rocks to hide in, and Daedra roam the vicinity as well.\n\nDo you think Merric could be searching there?"] = { ["204987124-2-84598 Describe the report from Eastmarch."] = "", ["204987124-0-84598 Sounds likely. I'll go search in Malabal Tor."] = "", ["204987124-1-84598 Tell me about the report from the Alik'r Desert."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84638 Merric's an excellent fighter—smart, brave, and quick. A true follower of Stendarr. And he's a good mentor.\n\nSince becoming guildmaster, he hasn't stopped leading from the front of the charge. It inspires the guild but puts him in constant peril."] = { ["204987124-0-84638 How did he become guildmaster?"] = "", }, ["55049764-26-16740 Comrade, the Fighters Guild is under assault. As a member, you deserve to know that four guildhalls have already fallen. And now Guildmaster Merric has disappeared. \n\nAs much as it pains me to admit, I need assistance to track him down."] = { ["249936564-0-9009 Who's attacking the Fighters Guild?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84938 You dare question my commitment to Master Merric? I've spent days trying to find him! But in the guildmaster's absence, someone has to keep the rest of the guild on track—coordinate defenses, deploy our scouts. You agreed to do a job so get to it!"] = { ["204987124-1-84938 Tell me about the report from the Alik'r Desert."] = "", ["204987124-2-84938 Describe the report from Eastmarch."] = "", ["204987124-0-84938 What do the reports from Malabal Tor say?"] = "", }, ["3952276-0-9009 So far, distinctive clues elude us and no one has claimed credit for the attacks.\n\nAt this rate, they could destroy the guild before we learn anything. It's the biggest crisis since the Planemeld, but without Merric, I'm not sure how to proceed."] = { ["20958740-0-9009 You said Guildmaster Merric has disappeared?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84819 They fought well during the Planemeld crisis, and they do not take sides in the ongoing alliance war. Where better to hone my skills and learn about the world?\n\nGuildmaster Merric took me under his wing. He is like a second father to me."] = { ["204987124-0-84819 Sounds like you care about the guildmaster."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84937 I appreciate that. With Merric missing, I need to coordinate the defense of the guildhalls, analyze scouting reports, and try to learn more about our attackers. Just know the compensation we offer is fair and equitable. Your aid will be rewarded."] = { ["204987124-1-84937 Tell me about the report from the Alik'r Desert."] = "", ["204987124-2-84937 Describe the report from Eastmarch."] = "", ["204987124-0-84937 What do the reports from Malabal Tor say?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84635 There is not much to tell. I suppose it's fair to say that I am a prince. The son and heir of King Fahara'jad of Hammerfell. After the events of the Planemeld, my father suggested I learn more about the wider world. So I joined the Fighters Guild."] = { ["204987124-0-84635 Why the Fighters Guild?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84600 A guild scout says Merric was spotted outside Windhelm. A place of snow and ice, and Merric hates the cold. Still, if some clue pointed here, he wouldn't let a little weather stop him.\n\nDo you think Merric searches for our enemy in Eastmarch?"] = { ["204987124-2-84600 Tell me about the report from the Alik'r Desert."] = "", ["204987124-0-84600 It's as good a place to look as any. I'll go search in Eastmarch."] = "", ["204987124-1-84600 What do the reports from Malabal Tor say?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84634 I would be surprised if you didn't, comrade. What can I tell you, bearing in mind that our understanding of the facts is incomplete at best?"] = { ["204987124-0-84634 Care to tell me about yourself?"] = "", ["204987124-2-84634 Tell me about Guildmaster Merric."] = "", ["204987124-4-84634 What else do you know about the guildhall attacks?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84644 Guildhalls are well defended. They're filled with some of the best fighters in all of Tamriel. Assaults at the entrances would create damage, but there's no evidence of such.\n\nIt's like they walked right in and suddenly attacked from deep inside."] = { ["204987124-0-84644 How could that happen?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84599 Both Merric and I know the desert well, but I have no idea why he would go there. Still, a guild scout claims to have spotted him in Sentinel's outskirts. If you decide this is the spot, I suggest you search for him among the cliffs there."] = { ["204987124-2-84599 Describe the report from Eastmarch."] = "", ["204987124-0-84599 I'll go search in the Alik'r Desert."] = "", ["204987124-1-84599 What do the reports from Malabal Tor say?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84636 I respect Guildmaster Merric and care about all my guild comrades. Merric is a hard taskmaster, but he is fair and honorable. He's taught me many and many things.\n\nIt did not feel right to leave him, but he gave me a task and I had to complete it."] = { ["204987124-2-84636 What else do you know about the guildhall attacks?"] = "", ["204987124-0-84636 Tell me about Guildmaster Merric."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84936 Scouts sent reports of Merric being sighted in Malabal Tor, the Alik'r Desert, and Eastmarch."] = { ["204987124-0-84936 What do the reports from Malabal Tor say?"] = "", ["204987124-1-84936 Tell me about the report from the Alik'r Desert."] = "", ["204987124-2-84936 Describe the report from Eastmarch."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84639 That's a tale from before I joined. It happened during the Planemeld crisis. The prior guildmaster, Sees-All-Colors, betrayed the guild. She killed her predecessor to earn her rank.\n\nWhen the council found out, they removed her and promoted Merric."] = { ["204987124-0-84639 And now Merric's missing?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84156 Merric is many things, but mage is not one of them. I trust the scouts, but he could not be in three distant places at the same time. I need you to make your best guess. Pick a location and see if you can find our missing guildmaster."] = { ["204987124-0-84156 Where did the reports say Merric was spotted again?"] = "", ["204987124-2-84156 If you care so much about Merric, why aren't you out there trying to find him yourself?"] = "", ["204987124-1-84156 It's obvious that you're worried about Merric. I'll do whatever I can to help you find him."] = "", }, ["3952276-1-9009 Yes. Merric was supposed to meet me here, but he never arrived. While most of the guild secures the remaining guildhalls, I could use some outside help to track down our guildmaster. Then together we can stop these attacks.\n\nCan I hire you, wayfarer?"] = { ["20958740-1-9009 I'm in. Let's find Merric and stop the attacks on the Fighters Guild."] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-1-84937 Tell me about the report from the Alik'r Desert."] = { }, ["228103012-0-84156 I'm ready to go look for Guildmaster Merric."] = { ["200879108-0-84156 Merric is many things, but mage is not one of them. I trust the scouts, but he could not be in three distant places at the same time. I need you to make your best guess. Pick a location and see if you can find our missing guildmaster."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84642 What do you mean?"] = { ["200879108-0-84644 Guildhalls are well defended. They're filled with some of the best fighters in all of Tamriel. Assaults at the entrances would create damage, but there's no evidence of such.\n\nIt's like they walked right in and suddenly attacked from deep inside."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-84598 Describe the report from Eastmarch."] = { }, ["204987124-1-84936 Tell me about the report from the Alik'r Desert."] = { }, ["204987124-0-84598 Sounds likely. I'll go search in Malabal Tor."] = { }, ["204987124-1-84599 What do the reports from Malabal Tor say?"] = { ["200879108-0-84598 A guild scout talked to hunters who said they spotted Merric near Vulkwasten. That area contains many nooks and crannies among the rocks to hide in, and Daedra roam the vicinity as well.\n\nDo you think Merric could be searching there?"] = "", }, ["204987124-2-84936 Describe the report from Eastmarch."] = { }, ["20958740-1-9009 I'm in. Let's find Merric and stop the attacks on the Fighters Guild."] = { }, ["204987124-0-84643 Care to tell me about yourself?"] = { ["200879108-0-84635 There is not much to tell. I suppose it's fair to say that I am a prince. The son and heir of King Fahara'jad of Hammerfell. After the events of the Planemeld, my father suggested I learn more about the wider world. So I joined the Fighters Guild."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84644 How could that happen?"] = { ["200879108-0-84643 Guildmaster Merric and I were trying to figure that out. I can only assume that he discovered something and followed after it, which is why he isn't here. Something so urgent he could leave no note. \n\nWe need to find Merric and get some answers."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-84938 Tell me about the report from the Alik'r Desert."] = { }, ["204987124-0-84600 It's as good a place to look as any. I'll go search in Eastmarch."] = { }, ["204987124-2-84641 What else do you know about the guildhall attacks?"] = { ["200879108-0-84642 Devastatingly brutal affairs. And thorough. Not a single survivor. And we only found the remains of guild members. The attackers must take their dead or they strike so fast that no one can react.\n\nBut how were they able to get past the defenses?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84636 Tell me about Guildmaster Merric."] = { ["200879108-0-84638 Merric's an excellent fighter—smart, brave, and quick. A true follower of Stendarr. And he's a good mentor.\n\nSince becoming guildmaster, he hasn't stopped leading from the front of the charge. It inspires the guild but puts him in constant peril."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84635 Why the Fighters Guild?"] = { ["200879108-0-84819 They fought well during the Planemeld crisis, and they do not take sides in the ongoing alliance war. Where better to hone my skills and learn about the world?\n\nGuildmaster Merric took me under his wing. He is like a second father to me."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-84634 Tell me about Guildmaster Merric."] = { }, ["204987124-0-84819 Sounds like you care about the guildmaster."] = { ["200879108-0-84636 I respect Guildmaster Merric and care about all my guild comrades. Merric is a hard taskmaster, but he is fair and honorable. He's taught me many and many things.\n\nIt did not feel right to leave him, but he gave me a task and I had to complete it."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84938 What do the reports from Malabal Tor say?"] = { ["200879108-0-84598 A guild scout talked to hunters who said they spotted Merric near Vulkwasten. That area contains many nooks and crannies among the rocks to hide in, and Daedra roam the vicinity as well.\n\nDo you think Merric could be searching there?"] = "", }, ["204987124-2-84643 Tell me about Guildmaster Merric."] = { ["200879108-0-84638 Merric's an excellent fighter—smart, brave, and quick. A true follower of Stendarr. And he's a good mentor.\n\nSince becoming guildmaster, he hasn't stopped leading from the front of the charge. It inspires the guild but puts him in constant peril."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84937 What do the reports from Malabal Tor say?"] = { }, ["204987124-2-84600 Tell me about the report from the Alik'r Desert."] = { ["200879108-0-84599 Both Merric and I know the desert well, but I have no idea why he would go there. Still, a guild scout claims to have spotted him in Sentinel's outskirts. If you decide this is the spot, I suggest you search for him among the cliffs there."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84638 How did he become guildmaster?"] = { ["200879108-0-84639 That's a tale from before I joined. It happened during the Planemeld crisis. The prior guildmaster, Sees-All-Colors, betrayed the guild. She killed her predecessor to earn her rank.\n\nWhen the council found out, they removed her and promoted Merric."] = "", }, ["249936564-0-9009 Who's attacking the Fighters Guild?"] = { ["3952276-0-9009 So far, distinctive clues elude us and no one has claimed credit for the attacks.\n\nAt this rate, they could destroy the guild before we learn anything. It's the biggest crisis since the Planemeld, but without Merric, I'm not sure how to proceed."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84156 Where did the reports say Merric was spotted again?"] = { ["200879108-0-84936 Scouts sent reports of Merric being sighted in Malabal Tor, the Alik'r Desert, and Eastmarch."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-84937 Describe the report from Eastmarch."] = { }, ["204987124-4-84634 What else do you know about the guildhall attacks?"] = { }, ["204987124-2-84938 Describe the report from Eastmarch."] = { ["200879108-0-84600 A guild scout says Merric was spotted outside Windhelm. A place of snow and ice, and Merric hates the cold. Still, if some clue pointed here, he wouldn't let a little weather stop him.\n\nDo you think Merric searches for our enemy in Eastmarch?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84639 And now Merric's missing?"] = { ["200879108-0-84641 We were following up on the attacks but not getting very far. He sent me to file a report with the guild. Then I was supposed to meet him here. He never arrived. When I informed the guild of the situation, the scouting reports started coming in."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-84598 Tell me about the report from the Alik'r Desert."] = { ["200879108-0-84599 Both Merric and I know the desert well, but I have no idea why he would go there. Still, a guild scout claims to have spotted him in Sentinel's outskirts. If you decide this is the spot, I suggest you search for him among the cliffs there."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84599 I'll go search in the Alik'r Desert."] = { }, ["204987124-1-84156 It's obvious that you're worried about Merric. I'll do whatever I can to help you find him."] = { ["200879108-0-84937 I appreciate that. With Merric missing, I need to coordinate the defense of the guildhalls, analyze scouting reports, and try to learn more about our attackers. Just know the compensation we offer is fair and equitable. Your aid will be rewarded."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84936 What do the reports from Malabal Tor say?"] = { ["200879108-0-84598 A guild scout talked to hunters who said they spotted Merric near Vulkwasten. That area contains many nooks and crannies among the rocks to hide in, and Daedra roam the vicinity as well.\n\nDo you think Merric could be searching there?"] = "", }, ["20958740-0-9009 You said Guildmaster Merric has disappeared?"] = { ["3952276-1-9009 Yes. Merric was supposed to meet me here, but he never arrived. While most of the guild secures the remaining guildhalls, I could use some outside help to track down our guildmaster. Then together we can stop these attacks.\n\nCan I hire you, wayfarer?"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84634 I have some questions about the situation."] = { ["200879108-0-84634 I would be surprised if you didn't, comrade. What can I tell you, bearing in mind that our understanding of the facts is incomplete at best?"] = "", }, ["204987124-1-84600 What do the reports from Malabal Tor say?"] = { ["200879108-0-84598 A guild scout talked to hunters who said they spotted Merric near Vulkwasten. That area contains many nooks and crannies among the rocks to hide in, and Daedra roam the vicinity as well.\n\nDo you think Merric could be searching there?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84634 Care to tell me about yourself?"] = { ["200879108-0-84635 There is not much to tell. I suppose it's fair to say that I am a prince. The son and heir of King Fahara'jad of Hammerfell. After the events of the Planemeld, my father suggested I learn more about the wider world. So I joined the Fighters Guild."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-84599 Describe the report from Eastmarch."] = { ["200879108-0-84600 A guild scout says Merric was spotted outside Windhelm. A place of snow and ice, and Merric hates the cold. Still, if some clue pointed here, he wouldn't let a little weather stop him.\n\nDo you think Merric searches for our enemy in Eastmarch?"] = "", }, ["204987124-2-84156 If you care so much about Merric, why aren't you out there trying to find him yourself?"] = { ["200879108-0-84938 You dare question my commitment to Master Merric? I've spent days trying to find him! But in the guildmaster's absence, someone has to keep the rest of the guild on track—coordinate defenses, deploy our scouts. You agreed to do a job so get to it!"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84641 Care to tell me about yourself?"] = { ["200879108-0-84635 There is not much to tell. I suppose it's fair to say that I am a prince. The son and heir of King Fahara'jad of Hammerfell. After the events of the Planemeld, my father suggested I learn more about the wider world. So I joined the Fighters Guild."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-84636 What else do you know about the guildhall attacks?"] = { ["200879108-0-84642 Devastatingly brutal affairs. And thorough. Not a single survivor. And we only found the remains of guild members. The attackers must take their dead or they strike so fast that no one can react.\n\nBut how were they able to get past the defenses?"] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-26-16740 Comrade, the Fighters Guild is under assault. As a member, you deserve to know that four guildhalls have already fallen. And now Guildmaster Merric has disappeared. \n\nAs much as it pains me to admit, I need assistance to track him down.", [2] = "55049764-24-16740 I've received conflicting reports from trusted guild scouts. Merric has supposedly been sighted in Malabal Tor, northern Alik'r Desert, and Eastmarch.\n\nObviously, he can't be everywhere. Choose a location to investigate and meet the scout there.", [3] = "55049764-23-16740 Wimi is a fast and faithful mount. She can get you to the location quickly. I'll send word to the guild scout. They'll meet you and help you search for Merric. Then they can get word back to me while I follow up with the other reports.\n\nGood luck.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-534 Vulkwasten"] = { ["8290981-0-126408 Apprentice Esmond"] = { ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-16689 I think you asked quite enough questions of Magister Andrelo. She needs to recover her strength for the trip ahead. We can't miss the meeting in Shornhelm."] = { }, ["55049764-1-16689 If you're here to speak to Magister Andrelo, please state your business and go. She's still recovering from that terrible incident."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-1-16689 If you're here to speak to Magister Andrelo, please state your business and go. She's still recovering from that terrible incident.", [2] = "55049764-0-16689 I think you asked quite enough questions of Magister Andrelo. She needs to recover her strength for the trip ahead. We can't miss the meeting in Shornhelm.", }, }, ["8290981-0-125015 Magister Andrelo"] = { ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-83981 I have no idea who that might be. One moment I was about to board a coach to Shornhelm when a strange woman stopped me and looked deeply into my eyes. The next, I was waking up here, feeling awful and very much put out."] = { ["204987124-0-83981 What about Merric of the Fighters Guild? Have you seen him?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83983 That was the second interruption! Merric spouted nonsense about the Worm Cult even as my apprentice spouted nonsense about seeing me board the coach to Shornhelm while he was carrying me here.\n\nMerric ran off, chasing after the coach, I presume."] = { ["204987124-0-83983 So Merric must be on his way to Shornhelm."] = "", }, ["55049764-1-16575 You're not the usual serving wench. Where's the tonic I requested? I need something to settle my nerves.\n\nOh, what else can befall me today? One more interruption and I'll never make it to Shornhelm on time."] = { ["228103012-0-83981 Did you have business recently with someone named Mezamma?"] = "", }, ["55049764-0-16575 Apprentice, arrange another coach! We must be off after I finish my tonic. Where is that damn serving wench?\n\nA mage of my standing can't miss the meeting at the Mages Guildhall. It would be unseemly. Hmm. Forget I said that. There is no meeting."] = { ["228103012-0-84678 Tell me more about the strange woman who interrupted you."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84678 She stepped out of the shadows and blocked my path as I walked to the coach. I remember her unsettling eyes as she stared at me. After that, I awoke in here.\n\nIf she used some spell to take my form, she must be a powerful mage indeed."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-83981 Did you have business recently with someone named Mezamma?"] = { ["200879108-0-83981 I have no idea who that might be. One moment I was about to board a coach to Shornhelm when a strange woman stopped me and looked deeply into my eyes. The next, I was waking up here, feeling awful and very much put out."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83981 What about Merric of the Fighters Guild? Have you seen him?"] = { ["200879108-0-83983 That was the second interruption! Merric spouted nonsense about the Worm Cult even as my apprentice spouted nonsense about seeing me board the coach to Shornhelm while he was carrying me here.\n\nMerric ran off, chasing after the coach, I presume."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83983 So Merric must be on his way to Shornhelm."] = { }, ["228103012-0-84678 Tell me more about the strange woman who interrupted you."] = { ["200879108-0-84678 She stepped out of the shadows and blocked my path as I walked to the coach. I remember her unsettling eyes as she stared at me. After that, I awoke in here.\n\nIf she used some spell to take my form, she must be a powerful mage indeed."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-1-16575 You're not the usual serving wench. Where's the tonic I requested? I need something to settle my nerves.\n\nOh, what else can befall me today? One more interruption and I'll never make it to Shornhelm on time.", [2] = "55049764-0-16575 Apprentice, arrange another coach! We must be off after I finish my tonic. Where is that damn serving wench?\n\nA mage of my standing can't miss the meeting at the Mages Guildhall. It would be unseemly. Hmm. Forget I said that. There is no meeting.", }, }, ["8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife"] = { ["links"] = { ["55049764-25-16481 If you need quick transport to Shornhelm's Mages Guild, take Wimi. I'm sure Prince Azah won't mind. And even if he did, he's not here to stop you.\n\nI'll send word to the little prince and meet you there. It's about time I punched something."] = { ["228103012-0-84451 Why do you think Guildmaster Merric is dealing with this on his own?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84679 And we need to go and help him! Sure, Merric got the drop on a small camp of Worm Cultists, but they've already destroyed four of our guildhalls. He's a great fighter, but whatever they have planned for Shornhelm might be too much even for him."] = { }, ["200879108-0-83991 That's a strange story. And the woman, it could have been Mezamma.\n\nDid the magister say anything about Guildmaster Merric?"] = { ["204987124-0-83991 She told Merric that someone who looked like her took the coach to Shornhelm. He went after it."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84770 Wait, Merric's notes mentioned that the enemy was interested in Rivenspire. Shornhelm's in Rivenspire!\n\nWhat could the Worm Cult be after in that part of the world?"] = { ["204987124-0-84770 The magister let slip that the Mages Guild is having some sort of meeting there."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84451 What, do I look like a mind reader to you? If I had to guess, he got word of this latest plot and he's been following it nonstop. No time to call for help when the Worm Cult apparently has a new weapon and plans to take revenge against the guilds."] = { ["204987124-0-84451 And now the guildmaster is heading to the Shornhelm Mages Guild."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84919 And Razawir the cultist told us the Worm Cult wants revenge on the Mages Guild as well as the Fighters Guild.\n\nThis is bad. Let's get to the Shornhelm Mages Guild and try to catch up with Merric."] = { ["204987124-0-84919 Right. I'll meet you in Shornhelm."] = "", }, ["55049764-26-16481 I think I demonstrated a lot of restraint, waiting out here and not going inside for an ale or two.\n\nAny luck finding Magister Andrelo?"] = { ["228103012-0-83991 Yes. She met a strange woman and woke up inside, even as her apprentice watched her leave town."] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-83991 Yes. She met a strange woman and woke up inside, even as her apprentice watched her leave town."] = { ["200879108-0-83991 That's a strange story. And the woman, it could have been Mezamma.\n\nDid the magister say anything about Guildmaster Merric?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84919 Right. I'll meet you in Shornhelm."] = { }, ["204987124-0-83991 She told Merric that someone who looked like her took the coach to Shornhelm. He went after it."] = { ["200879108-0-84770 Wait, Merric's notes mentioned that the enemy was interested in Rivenspire. Shornhelm's in Rivenspire!\n\nWhat could the Worm Cult be after in that part of the world?"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84451 Why do you think Guildmaster Merric is dealing with this on his own?"] = { ["200879108-0-84451 What, do I look like a mind reader to you? If I had to guess, he got word of this latest plot and he's been following it nonstop. No time to call for help when the Worm Cult apparently has a new weapon and plans to take revenge against the guilds."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84451 And now the guildmaster is heading to the Shornhelm Mages Guild."] = { ["200879108-0-84679 And we need to go and help him! Sure, Merric got the drop on a small camp of Worm Cultists, but they've already destroyed four of our guildhalls. He's a great fighter, but whatever they have planned for Shornhelm might be too much even for him."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84770 The magister let slip that the Mages Guild is having some sort of meeting there."] = { ["200879108-0-84919 And Razawir the cultist told us the Worm Cult wants revenge on the Mages Guild as well as the Fighters Guild.\n\nThis is bad. Let's get to the Shornhelm Mages Guild and try to catch up with Merric."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-26-16481 I think I demonstrated a lot of restraint, waiting out here and not going inside for an ale or two.\n\nAny luck finding Magister Andrelo?", [2] = "55049764-25-16481 If you need quick transport to Shornhelm's Mages Guild, take Wimi. I'm sure Prince Azah won't mind. And even if he did, he's not here to stop you.\n\nI'll send word to the little prince and meet you there. It's about time I punched something.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-85 Shornhelm"] = { ["8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele"] = { ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-83224 How can that …? We eradicated them, didn't we?\n\nA threat of this magnitude must be crushed swiftly. The mages and Merric can use our help. Can I count on you to join the fight?"] = { ["204987124-0-83224 Of course. That's what Prince Azah is paying me for."] = "", ["204987124-1-83224 I'm here to help in any way I can."] = "", ["204987124-2-83224 Those Worm Cult bastards think they know death? I'll show them the true meaning of the word."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84922 A little on the dark side, but I totally understand the sentiment. I've dealt with the Worm Cult before myself."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84923 Introductions later. Right now you have to get below and stop the attack on the Mages Guild. You're with Skordo and Prince Azah, so I trust that you'll be useful in the fight. So, please, get down there and do what you can."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84920 Great, a mercenary. Still, we'll take whatever help we can get."] = { }, ["55049764-20-16490 Time is short so speak quickly. Somehow assailants infiltrated a private meeting beneath the guildhall and some of our most influential mages were caught unawares. Merric arrived and raced to help, but—did Skordo say Worm Cult?"] = { ["228103012-0-83224 Yes. The Order of the Black Worm is back and seeking revenge against the Fighters and Mages Guilds."] = "", }, ["55049764-18-16490 I can't believe it, the Worm Cult has returned. But we stopped them once. We'll do it again.\n\nThe door behind the guildhall leads to underground chambers where the battle is taking place. Skordo and I will secure more help and join you shortly."] = { ["228103012-0-83225 Any idea how the Worm Cult breached your defenses and got inside?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83225 No. It should have been impossible. Wards throughout the underground chambers should protect against incursions. The underground library, doubly so. It's where we have all our secure meetings. But let's figure it out after we stop the attack."] = { ["204987124-0-83225 And who are you exactly?"] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-1-83224 I'm here to help in any way I can."] = { }, ["204987124-0-83225 And who are you exactly?"] = { ["200879108-0-84923 Introductions later. Right now you have to get below and stop the attack on the Mages Guild. You're with Skordo and Prince Azah, so I trust that you'll be useful in the fight. So, please, get down there and do what you can."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83224 Of course. That's what Prince Azah is paying me for."] = { ["200879108-0-84920 Great, a mercenary. Still, we'll take whatever help we can get."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83224 Yes. The Order of the Black Worm is back and seeking revenge against the Fighters and Mages Guilds."] = { ["200879108-0-83224 How can that …? We eradicated them, didn't we?\n\nA threat of this magnitude must be crushed swiftly. The mages and Merric can use our help. Can I count on you to join the fight?"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83225 Any idea how the Worm Cult breached your defenses and got inside?"] = { ["200879108-0-83225 No. It should have been impossible. Wards throughout the underground chambers should protect against incursions. The underground library, doubly so. It's where we have all our secure meetings. But let's figure it out after we stop the attack."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-83224 Those Worm Cult bastards think they know death? I'll show them the true meaning of the word."] = { ["200879108-0-84922 A little on the dark side, but I totally understand the sentiment. I've dealt with the Worm Cult before myself."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-20-16490 Time is short so speak quickly. Somehow assailants infiltrated a private meeting beneath the guildhall and some of our most influential mages were caught unawares. Merric arrived and raced to help, but—did Skordo say Worm Cult?", [2] = "55049764-18-16490 I can't believe it, the Worm Cult has returned. But we stopped them once. We'll do it again.\n\nThe door behind the guildhall leads to underground chambers where the battle is taking place. Skordo and I will secure more help and join you shortly.", }, }, ["8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah"] = { ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84774 You're right, comrade. Guildmaster Merric taught me very well, indeed. As did my father, King Fahara'jad, and my many tutors in Sentinel.\n\nWe may have lost Merric, but we can still win this war. Thank you for making me see that."] = { ["204987124-0-84774 Of course, Prince Azah."] = "", }, ["55049764-14-16740 Skordo's correct. This is bad. How are we going to stop Mezamma and the Worm Cult without Guildmaster Merric to guide us?"] = { ["228103012-0-84773 We have to do something, Prince Azah."] = "", }, ["55049764-15-16740 Tell Skordo what happened, friend. I'm not sure I can coherently get through the specifics of the terrible tale, not while the wound in my heart is still raw."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84927 You dare speak to a prince of the realm like that? Using harsh words to ignite the fires of anger … and burn away the depression that was dampening my resolve. Well done.\n\nWe may have lost Merric, but we're not done yet. Thank you for reminding me."] = { ["204987124-0-84927 Of course, Prince Azah."] = "", }, ["55049764-21-16740 I came as soon as Skordo's message reached me, but apparently Guildmaster Merric beat us all to the battle. Tell Gabrielle what you learned and then we can get below to help as best we can."] = { }, ["55049764-20-16740 Merric is my mentor and guildmaster. If he battles the Worm Cult in the bowels of a Mages Guild sanctum, then I should be at his side.\n\nLet's go deal with these cowardly invaders."] = { }, ["55049764-10-16740 You helped me realize that the world doesn't stop just because someone we respected and cared about is no longer with us.\n\nNow that we know the enemy, the time has come to take the battle to the Worm Cult."] = { ["249936564-0-9039 What's the plan, Prince Azah?"] = "", }, ["55049764-13-16740 My mind is clear and our goal is set. We must find Mezamma and stop the plans of this resurrected Worm Cult. It's what Guildmaster Merric would want to do … if he were still with us."] = { ["232026500-0-17448 So what now, Prince Azah?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84773 I hear your words, but my mind is a storm of emotions. Merric. My friend. My mentor. He died and I couldn't save him. I wasn't even at his side. I wasn't there to help him when he needed me the most.\n\nStendarr help me, I don't know what to do!"] = { ["204987124-1-84773 All right. I'll grab a few bottles of wine and we can strategize. That should get the ideas flowing!"] = "", ["204987124-2-84773 Snap out of it, Azah! Show some damn courage and avenge your fallen comrades!"] = "", ["204987124-0-84773 Yes you do. Guildmaster Merric taught you well, didn't he?"] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-2-84773 Snap out of it, Azah! Show some damn courage and avenge your fallen comrades!"] = { ["200879108-0-84927 You dare speak to a prince of the realm like that? Using harsh words to ignite the fires of anger … and burn away the depression that was dampening my resolve. Well done.\n\nWe may have lost Merric, but we're not done yet. Thank you for reminding me."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84927 Of course, Prince Azah."] = { ["116521668-0-17431 Your words were like a raging fire in the forest, incinerating the despair that was strangling my soul. Before we take action, I want to commend you and reward you for your service.\n\nAnd ask that you stay to finish this with us. For Merric."] = "", }, ["249936564-0-9039 What's the plan, Prince Azah?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-84774 Of course, Prince Azah."] = { ["116521668-0-17448 Your words were like a strong wind in the desert, scattering the sand of despair that was smothering my soul. Before we take action, I want to commend you and reward you for your service.\n\nAnd ask that you stay to finish this with us. For Merric."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-84773 All right. I'll grab a few bottles of wine and we can strategize. That should get the ideas flowing!"] = { }, ["232026500-0-17448 So what now, Prince Azah?"] = { ["116521668-0-17448 Your words were like a strong wind in the desert, scattering the sand of despair that was smothering my soul. Before we take action, I want to commend you and reward you for your service.\n\nAnd ask that you stay to finish this with us. For Merric."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84773 Yes you do. Guildmaster Merric taught you well, didn't he?"] = { ["200879108-0-84774 You're right, comrade. Guildmaster Merric taught me very well, indeed. As did my father, King Fahara'jad, and my many tutors in Sentinel.\n\nWe may have lost Merric, but we can still win this war. Thank you for making me see that."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84773 We have to do something, Prince Azah."] = { ["200879108-0-84773 I hear your words, but my mind is a storm of emotions. Merric. My friend. My mentor. He died and I couldn't save him. I wasn't even at his side. I wasn't there to help him when he needed me the most.\n\nStendarr help me, I don't know what to do!"] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-21-16740 I came as soon as Skordo's message reached me, but apparently Guildmaster Merric beat us all to the battle. Tell Gabrielle what you learned and then we can get below to help as best we can.", [2] = "55049764-20-16740 Merric is my mentor and guildmaster. If he battles the Worm Cult in the bowels of a Mages Guild sanctum, then I should be at his side.\n\nLet's go deal with these cowardly invaders.", [3] = "55049764-15-16740 Tell Skordo what happened, friend. I'm not sure I can coherently get through the specifics of the terrible tale, not while the wound in my heart is still raw.", [4] = "55049764-14-16740 Skordo's correct. This is bad. How are we going to stop Mezamma and the Worm Cult without Guildmaster Merric to guide us?", [5] = "55049764-13-16740 My mind is clear and our goal is set. We must find Mezamma and stop the plans of this resurrected Worm Cult. It's what Guildmaster Merric would want to do … if he were still with us.", [6] = "55049764-10-16740 You helped me realize that the world doesn't stop just because someone we respected and cared about is no longer with us.\n\nNow that we know the enemy, the time has come to take the battle to the Worm Cult.", }, }, ["8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife"] = { ["links"] = { ["55049764-24-16481 Gabrielle Benele is one of the few mages I actually like. She's much less arrogant than her boss, Vanus Galerion. Lucky for us she's here and not him.\n\nTell her what we learned and that we'll help in any way we can."] = { }, ["55049764-22-16481 That can't be right. What Prince Azah said. Merric can't be dead. Tell me this is some sort of bad joke, pal."] = { ["228103012-0-84059 It's true. Merric saved the Mages Guild and destroyed the soul reaper. He died when it exploded."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84059 Those tusking bastards! I came back here to rally the troops, but I should have gone down there with you. I could have saved Merric, damn it!\n\nThis is bad. What's the guild going to do without its guildmaster? And at a time like this?"] = { ["204987124-0-84059 Skordo, focus. Here's Merric's sword and shield. Gabrielle took care of his body."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84061 Oh. Right, of course. Merric loved these. They were family heirlooms. He was proud to wield them in service to the greater good. He was always spouting nonsense like that.\n\nAll right. Tell me that you and the prince have a plan to make someone pay."] = { ["204987124-0-84061 We learned that there's a Worm Nest close by, on the coast of northern Rivenspire."] = "", }, ["55049764-23-16481 Go, pal. Get down there and kick around those evil cultists. I'll work with Gabrielle to get us some more help. We have no idea how many of those necromantic bastards are down there."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-84061 We learned that there's a Worm Nest close by, on the coast of northern Rivenspire."] = { }, ["204987124-0-84059 Skordo, focus. Here's Merric's sword and shield. Gabrielle took care of his body."] = { ["200879108-0-84061 Oh. Right, of course. Merric loved these. They were family heirlooms. He was proud to wield them in service to the greater good. He was always spouting nonsense like that.\n\nAll right. Tell me that you and the prince have a plan to make someone pay."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84059 It's true. Merric saved the Mages Guild and destroyed the soul reaper. He died when it exploded."] = { ["200879108-0-84059 Those tusking bastards! I came back here to rally the troops, but I should have gone down there with you. I could have saved Merric, damn it!\n\nThis is bad. What's the guild going to do without its guildmaster? And at a time like this?"] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-24-16481 Gabrielle Benele is one of the few mages I actually like. She's much less arrogant than her boss, Vanus Galerion. Lucky for us she's here and not him.\n\nTell her what we learned and that we'll help in any way we can.", [2] = "55049764-23-16481 Go, pal. Get down there and kick around those evil cultists. I'll work with Gabrielle to get us some more help. We have no idea how many of those necromantic bastards are down there.", [3] = "55049764-22-16481 That can't be right. What Prince Azah said. Merric can't be dead. Tell me this is some sort of bad joke, pal.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-22 Malabal Tor"] = { ["8290981-0-123958 Skordo the Knife"] = { ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84648 A disgusting group of necromancers. They attacked Tamriel a while back and caused all kinds of trouble.\n\nLet's hurry and get those leaves. I want to stay on Merric's trail. I'll tell you what I think about the worms after that."] = { }, ["55049764-40-16481 Hunters informed me that they had seen someone matching Merric's description exploring the north. Said he seemed intense, like a man on a mission. I got this far and decided to wait for you.\n\nThe trail leads north, so that's where we're going."] = { ["228103012-0-84809 How'd you get involved in all of this?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84652 The damn Worm Cult is really back. I thought they scattered after we stopped the Planemeld. You'd hear about a few remnants, but nothing significant. Not like this.\n\nAnd he said they had a new weapon. What the tusk is a soul reaper anyway?"] = { ["204987124-0-84652 The cultist said their leader had business with a Magister Andrelo at the Tall Trunk Tavern."] = "", }, ["55049764-33-16481 Those Worm Cult bastards are back? I thought we crushed them after the Planemeld crisis.\n\nCan't believe you agreed to get something to relieve his pain when I just want to end it—permanently. I suppose we need to hear what he has to say though."] = { ["228103012-0-84648 Remind me about the Worm Cult."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84653 That's over in Vulkwasten. They built it inside a big tree on the western side of town.\n\nHow about you find this magister? Figure out what business she has with Mezamma and if she's seen Merric. I'll collect Wimi and wait for you outside the tavern."] = { ["204987124-0-84653 All right. I'll meet you outside after I talk to the magister."] = "", }, ["55049764-32-16481 I don't know much about plants or leaves or whatever. No idea if you got actual mistscrub or not. Don't really care either. All that matters is he thinks you have the right stuff. Then, he'll talk.\n\nIf not, I've got another idea."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84809 Funny story. I started out as a guard in Shornhelm who got caught up in monumental events. Eventually, I joined the Fighters Guild, who usually hire out my services to anyone who needs protection or a sharp sword.\n\nHmm. Not as funny as I remembered."] = { ["204987124-0-84809 Do you know anything more about the attacks on the guildhalls?"] = "", }, ["55049764-29-16481 I never expected the enemy to be the Worm Cult. Thought they were finished after we stopped the Planemeld.\n\nObviously Merric has a plan to crush them. Let's get to the Tall Trunk Tavern in Vulkwasten and see what this magister can tell us."] = { ["228103012-0-84657 So what's the deal with the Worm Cult anyway?"] = "", }, ["55049764-30-16481 Looks like I'll be squashing this little worm after all.\n\nNo Merric yet, but it feels like we're getting closer. Go over what we just learned."] = { ["228103012-0-84652 The Worm Cult has returned to take vengeance on the Fighters and Mages Guilds, and all of Tamriel."] = "", }, ["55049764-42-16481 That little prince Azah sent word that I should meet up with you. Not like I couldn't handle this on my own, but who am I to argue with a tusking prince?"] = { ["228103012-0-83292 You're the scout that sent the report to Prince Azah about spotting Guildmaster Merric?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84803 I was looking into the attacks on the Fighters Guild when word reached me that the little prince had lost our guildmaster. When I heard rumors that someone who matched Merric's description was in the area, I sent my report and started to investigate."] = { ["204987124-0-84803 And what have you found out?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83292 Guild scout, bruiser, and general pain in the arse. At least, that's what Merric calls me.\n\nWhile most of the guild settled in to defend the remaining guildhalls, I volunteered to stay in the field."] = { ["204987124-0-83292 So what's the situation here?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84885 Just the basics. I was on assignment when the attacks occurred. Since then, I've been trying to dig up anything to point us at the perpetrators. Then I got word that Merric had disappeared.\n\nI hope he's onto something and not another victim."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-83292 You're the scout that sent the report to Prince Azah about spotting Guildmaster Merric?"] = { ["200879108-0-83292 Guild scout, bruiser, and general pain in the arse. At least, that's what Merric calls me.\n\nWhile most of the guild settled in to defend the remaining guildhalls, I volunteered to stay in the field."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84652 The Worm Cult has returned to take vengeance on the Fighters and Mages Guilds, and all of Tamriel."] = { ["200879108-0-84652 The damn Worm Cult is really back. I thought they scattered after we stopped the Planemeld. You'd hear about a few remnants, but nothing significant. Not like this.\n\nAnd he said they had a new weapon. What the tusk is a soul reaper anyway?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84803 And what have you found out?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-83292 So what's the situation here?"] = { ["200879108-0-84803 I was looking into the attacks on the Fighters Guild when word reached me that the little prince had lost our guildmaster. When I heard rumors that someone who matched Merric's description was in the area, I sent my report and started to investigate."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84652 The cultist said their leader had business with a Magister Andrelo at the Tall Trunk Tavern."] = { ["200879108-0-84653 That's over in Vulkwasten. They built it inside a big tree on the western side of town.\n\nHow about you find this magister? Figure out what business she has with Mezamma and if she's seen Merric. I'll collect Wimi and wait for you outside the tavern."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84809 How'd you get involved in all of this?"] = { ["200879108-0-84809 Funny story. I started out as a guard in Shornhelm who got caught up in monumental events. Eventually, I joined the Fighters Guild, who usually hire out my services to anyone who needs protection or a sharp sword.\n\nHmm. Not as funny as I remembered."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84653 All right. I'll meet you outside after I talk to the magister."] = { }, ["204987124-0-84809 Do you know anything more about the attacks on the guildhalls?"] = { ["200879108-0-84885 Just the basics. I was on assignment when the attacks occurred. Since then, I've been trying to dig up anything to point us at the perpetrators. Then I got word that Merric had disappeared.\n\nI hope he's onto something and not another victim."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84657 So what's the deal with the Worm Cult anyway?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-84648 Remind me about the Worm Cult."] = { ["200879108-0-84648 A disgusting group of necromancers. They attacked Tamriel a while back and caused all kinds of trouble.\n\nLet's hurry and get those leaves. I want to stay on Merric's trail. I'll tell you what I think about the worms after that."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-42-16481 That little prince Azah sent word that I should meet up with you. Not like I couldn't handle this on my own, but who am I to argue with a tusking prince?", [2] = "55049764-40-16481 Hunters informed me that they had seen someone matching Merric's description exploring the north. Said he seemed intense, like a man on a mission. I got this far and decided to wait for you.\n\nThe trail leads north, so that's where we're going.", [3] = "55049764-33-16481 Those Worm Cult bastards are back? I thought we crushed them after the Planemeld crisis.\n\nCan't believe you agreed to get something to relieve his pain when I just want to end it—permanently. I suppose we need to hear what he has to say though.", [4] = "55049764-32-16481 I don't know much about plants or leaves or whatever. No idea if you got actual mistscrub or not. Don't really care either. All that matters is he thinks you have the right stuff. Then, he'll talk.\n\nIf not, I've got another idea.", [5] = "55049764-30-16481 Looks like I'll be squashing this little worm after all.\n\nNo Merric yet, but it feels like we're getting closer. Go over what we just learned.", [6] = "55049764-29-16481 I never expected the enemy to be the Worm Cult. Thought they were finished after we stopped the Planemeld.\n\nObviously Merric has a plan to crush them. Let's get to the Tall Trunk Tavern in Vulkwasten and see what this magister can tell us.", }, }, ["8290981-0-124128 Razawir"] = { ["links"] = { ["55049764-7-16483 That Fighters Guild warrior was a storm of fury! Left me alive so I could tell some prince what happened here. But neither of you looks much like a prince to me."] = { ["228103012-0-83153 Fighters Guild warrior? You mean Guildmaster Merric? Tell us what happened here."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83156 I don't think so. Not quite yet.\n\nMy pain is great. Get me something to ease my suffering. Then, I'll share what I know."] = { ["204987124-1-83156 You'll feel better if you just tell me what you know. I certainly will."] = "", ["204987124-2-83156 Pain is a great motivator. Say what you know, then we'll help you."] = "", ["204987124-0-83156 All right. What do you need?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84395 The Order of the Black Worm. Scourge of Tamriel. Fist of Molag Bal. I'm done with that, but I hurt too much to talk about it. Ask your friend. He was there. But get me those leaves!"] = { ["204987124-1-84395 How did Guildmaster Merric know someone from the Fighters Guild would find you?"] = "", ["204987124-0-84395 I changed my mind about the mistscrub leaves."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84904 I told him that our leader, Mezamma, had business with Magister Andrelo at Vulkwasten's Tall Trunk Tavern. But he left before I could tell him the rest.\n\nWe have a new weapon. I don't know any details, but Mezamma called it a soul reaper."] = { ["204987124-0-84904 Here's your mistscrub."] = "", ["204987124-1-84904 A deal's a deal. With any luck, this mistscrub will ease your pain quickly."] = "", ["204987124-2-84904 No mistscrub for you. After what the Worm Cult's done, you deserve the pain."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83174 Smart. And I'm in too much pain to argue. Merric spared my life when I told him that the Order of the Black Worm, what you call the Worm Cult, has returned to take vengeance on first the Fighters Guild, then the Mages Guild, then all of Tamriel."] = { ["204987124-0-83174 So where's Guildmaster Merric now?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83191 Mistscrub grows around here. Low bushes with red, jagged leaves. Chewing the leaves dulls pain. \n\nBring me some mistscrub leaves and I'll tell you everything I told Merric."] = { ["204987124-0-83191 All right, I'll get you some mistscrub leaves."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84767 I can't make it to town in my condition. I'll die out here!\n\nCurse you. And curse the Order of the Black Worm for promising me everything and giving me nothing. Now, leave me alone."] = { }, ["55049764-5-16483 No more talking until I get those mistscrub leaves. It grows northwest of here. By the water. Bushes with jagged red leaves.\n\nCome back and then we'll talk. I'll be here. Not like I can get very far in this condition."] = { ["228103012-0-84395 You said you renounced the order?"] = "", ["228103012-0-84723 I changed my mind about the mistscrub leaves."] = "", }, ["55049764-1-16483 What? Why? I told you everything I know! I suppose I deserve this, but I don't want to die!"] = { }, ["200879108-0-84723 What? No! Please, my suffering is great. Merric told me to share what I know and I will. But I need those leaves to ease my pain."] = { ["204987124-0-84723 Oh very well. I'll get you the mistscrub leaves."] = "", ["[Zastrasz] 204987124-2-84723 I'm done discussing this. Talk now or Skordo here will make your suffering worse."] = "", ["[Przekonaj] 204987124-1-84723 Take your first step on a less dark path. Tell me what you know."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83153 Revenge happened! We misjudged the guildmaster's skill. And his anger. \n\nHe let me live when I renounced the Order of the Black Worm. What you call the Worm Cult. Made me swear to tell Prince Azah everything I know."] = { ["204987124-0-83153 Prince Azah sent me in his place. Tell me what you know."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84906 He seemed to have a lot of faith in his comrades. Particularly this Prince Azah. Said the prince was his charge. That he was loyal and a good soldier.\n\nBut I said no more talking! Not until I get those leaves!"] = { ["204987124-0-84906 I changed my mind about the mistscrub leaves."] = "", }, ["55049764-3-16483 I'm pragmatic. Relieving this pain is worth what I have to tell you.\n\nDo you have the mistscrub leaves?"] = { ["228103012-0-84723 I changed my mind about the mistscrub leaves."] = "", ["228103012-0-83174 I'll hand over the mistscrub after you tell me what you told Merric."] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-83191 All right, I'll get you some mistscrub leaves."] = { }, ["204987124-1-84904 A deal's a deal. With any luck, this mistscrub will ease your pain quickly."] = { }, ["204987124-1-84395 How did Guildmaster Merric know someone from the Fighters Guild would find you?"] = { ["200879108-0-84906 He seemed to have a lot of faith in his comrades. Particularly this Prince Azah. Said the prince was his charge. That he was loyal and a good soldier.\n\nBut I said no more talking! Not until I get those leaves!"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84723 Oh very well. I'll get you the mistscrub leaves."] = { }, ["204987124-0-84906 I changed my mind about the mistscrub leaves."] = { ["200879108-0-84723 What? No! Please, my suffering is great. Merric told me to share what I know and I will. But I need those leaves to ease my pain."] = "", }, ["[Zastrasz] 204987124-2-84723 I'm done discussing this. Talk now or Skordo here will make your suffering worse."] = { }, ["204987124-0-83174 So where's Guildmaster Merric now?"] = { ["200879108-0-84904 I told him that our leader, Mezamma, had business with Magister Andrelo at Vulkwasten's Tall Trunk Tavern. But he left before I could tell him the rest.\n\nWe have a new weapon. I don't know any details, but Mezamma called it a soul reaper."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83174 I'll hand over the mistscrub after you tell me what you told Merric."] = { ["200879108-0-83174 Smart. And I'm in too much pain to argue. Merric spared my life when I told him that the Order of the Black Worm, what you call the Worm Cult, has returned to take vengeance on first the Fighters Guild, then the Mages Guild, then all of Tamriel."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83153 Fighters Guild warrior? You mean Guildmaster Merric? Tell us what happened here."] = { ["200879108-0-83153 Revenge happened! We misjudged the guildmaster's skill. And his anger. \n\nHe let me live when I renounced the Order of the Black Worm. What you call the Worm Cult. Made me swear to tell Prince Azah everything I know."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84723 I changed my mind about the mistscrub leaves."] = { }, ["204987124-0-83153 Prince Azah sent me in his place. Tell me what you know."] = { ["200879108-0-83156 I don't think so. Not quite yet.\n\nMy pain is great. Get me something to ease my suffering. Then, I'll share what I know."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83156 All right. What do you need?"] = { ["200879108-0-83191 Mistscrub grows around here. Low bushes with red, jagged leaves. Chewing the leaves dulls pain. \n\nBring me some mistscrub leaves and I'll tell you everything I told Merric."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84904 Here's your mistscrub."] = { }, ["204987124-2-84904 No mistscrub for you. After what the Worm Cult's done, you deserve the pain."] = { ["200879108-0-84767 I can't make it to town in my condition. I'll die out here!\n\nCurse you. And curse the Order of the Black Worm for promising me everything and giving me nothing. Now, leave me alone."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84395 I changed my mind about the mistscrub leaves."] = { }, ["204987124-1-83156 You'll feel better if you just tell me what you know. I certainly will."] = { }, ["204987124-2-83156 Pain is a great motivator. Say what you know, then we'll help you."] = { }, ["228103012-0-84395 You said you renounced the order?"] = { ["200879108-0-84395 The Order of the Black Worm. Scourge of Tamriel. Fist of Molag Bal. I'm done with that, but I hurt too much to talk about it. Ask your friend. He was there. But get me those leaves!"] = "", }, ["[Przekonaj] 204987124-1-84723 Take your first step on a less dark path. Tell me what you know."] = { }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-7-16483 That Fighters Guild warrior was a storm of fury! Left me alive so I could tell some prince what happened here. But neither of you looks much like a prince to me.", [2] = "55049764-5-16483 No more talking until I get those mistscrub leaves. It grows northwest of here. By the water. Bushes with jagged red leaves.\n\nCome back and then we'll talk. I'll be here. Not like I can get very far in this condition.", [3] = "55049764-3-16483 I'm pragmatic. Relieving this pain is worth what I have to tell you.\n\nDo you have the mistscrub leaves?", [4] = "55049764-1-16483 What? Why? I told you everything I know! I suppose I deserve this, but I don't want to die!", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-160 Windhelm"] = { ["8290981-0-126408 Apprentice Esmond"] = { ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-16689 I think you asked quite enough questions of Magister Andrelo. She needs to recover her strength for the trip ahead. We can't miss the meeting in Shornhelm."] = { }, ["55049764-1-16689 If you're here to speak to Magister Andrelo, please state your business and go. She's still recovering from that terrible incident."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { }, ["greetings"] = { [2] = "55049764-0-16689 I think you asked quite enough questions of Magister Andrelo. She needs to recover her strength for the trip ahead. We can't miss the meeting in Shornhelm.", [1] = "55049764-1-16689 If you're here to speak to Magister Andrelo, please state your business and go. She's still recovering from that terrible incident.", }, }, ["8290981-0-125015 Magister Andrelo"] = { ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-83981 I have no idea who that might be. One moment I was about to board a coach to Shornhelm when a strange woman stopped me and looked deeply into my eyes. The next, I was waking up here, feeling awful and very much put out."] = { ["204987124-0-83981 What about Merric of the Fighters Guild? Have you seen him?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83983 That was the second interruption! Merric spouted nonsense about the Worm Cult even as my apprentice spouted nonsense about seeing me board the coach to Shornhelm while he was carrying me here.\n\nMerric ran off, chasing after the coach, I presume."] = { ["204987124-0-83983 So Merric must be on his way to Shornhelm."] = "", }, ["55049764-1-16575 You're not the usual serving wench. Where's the tonic I requested? I need something to settle my nerves.\n\nOh, what else can befall me today? One more interruption and I'll never make it to Shornhelm on time."] = { ["228103012-0-83981 Did you have business recently with someone named Mezamma?"] = "", }, ["55049764-0-16575 Apprentice, arrange another coach! We must be off after I finish my tonic. Where is that damn serving wench?\n\nA mage of my standing can't miss the meeting at the Mages Guildhall. It would be unseemly. Hmm. Forget I said that. There is no meeting."] = { ["228103012-0-84678 Tell me more about the strange woman who interrupted you."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84678 She stepped out of the shadows and blocked my path as I walked to the coach. I remember her unsettling eyes as she stared at me. After that, I awoke in here.\n\nIf she used some spell to take my form, she must be a powerful mage indeed."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-83981 Did you have business recently with someone named Mezamma?"] = { ["200879108-0-83981 I have no idea who that might be. One moment I was about to board a coach to Shornhelm when a strange woman stopped me and looked deeply into my eyes. The next, I was waking up here, feeling awful and very much put out."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83981 What about Merric of the Fighters Guild? Have you seen him?"] = { ["200879108-0-83983 That was the second interruption! Merric spouted nonsense about the Worm Cult even as my apprentice spouted nonsense about seeing me board the coach to Shornhelm while he was carrying me here.\n\nMerric ran off, chasing after the coach, I presume."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83983 So Merric must be on his way to Shornhelm."] = { }, ["228103012-0-84678 Tell me more about the strange woman who interrupted you."] = { ["200879108-0-84678 She stepped out of the shadows and blocked my path as I walked to the coach. I remember her unsettling eyes as she stared at me. After that, I awoke in here.\n\nIf she used some spell to take my form, she must be a powerful mage indeed."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [2] = "55049764-0-16575 Apprentice, arrange another coach! We must be off after I finish my tonic. Where is that damn serving wench?\n\nA mage of my standing can't miss the meeting at the Mages Guildhall. It would be unseemly. Hmm. Forget I said that. There is no meeting.", [1] = "55049764-1-16575 You're not the usual serving wench. Where's the tonic I requested? I need something to settle my nerves.\n\nOh, what else can befall me today? One more interruption and I'll never make it to Shornhelm on time.", }, }, ["8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife"] = { ["links"] = { ["55049764-25-16481 If you need quick transport to Shornhelm's Mages Guild, take Wimi. I'm sure Prince Azah won't mind. And even if he did, he's not here to stop you.\n\nI'll send word to the little prince and meet you there. It's about time I punched something."] = { ["228103012-0-84451 Why do you think Guildmaster Merric is dealing with this on his own?"] = "", }, ["55049764-26-16481 I think I demonstrated a lot of restraint, waiting out here and not going inside for an ale or two.\n\nAny luck finding Magister Andrelo?"] = { ["228103012-0-83991 Yes. She met a strange woman and woke up inside, even as her apprentice watched her leave town."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83991 That's a strange story. And the woman, it could have been Mezamma.\n\nDid the magister say anything about Guildmaster Merric?"] = { ["204987124-0-83991 She told Merric that someone who looked like her took the coach to Shornhelm. He went after it."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84770 Wait, Merric's notes mentioned that the enemy was interested in Rivenspire. Shornhelm's in Rivenspire!\n\nWhat could the Worm Cult be after in that part of the world?"] = { ["204987124-0-84770 The magister let slip that the Mages Guild is having some sort of meeting there."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84451 What, do I look like a mind reader to you? If I had to guess, he got word of this latest plot and he's been following it nonstop. No time to call for help when the Worm Cult apparently has a new weapon and plans to take revenge against the guilds."] = { ["204987124-0-84451 And now the guildmaster is heading to the Shornhelm Mages Guild."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84919 And Razawir the cultist told us the Worm Cult wants revenge on the Mages Guild as well as the Fighters Guild.\n\nThis is bad. Let's get to the Shornhelm Mages Guild and try to catch up with Merric."] = { ["204987124-0-84919 Right. I'll meet you in Shornhelm."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84679 And we need to go and help him! Sure, Merric got the drop on a small camp of Worm Cultists, but they've already destroyed four of our guildhalls. He's a great fighter, but whatever they have planned for Shornhelm might be too much even for him."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-83991 Yes. She met a strange woman and woke up inside, even as her apprentice watched her leave town."] = { ["200879108-0-83991 That's a strange story. And the woman, it could have been Mezamma.\n\nDid the magister say anything about Guildmaster Merric?"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84451 Why do you think Guildmaster Merric is dealing with this on his own?"] = { ["200879108-0-84451 What, do I look like a mind reader to you? If I had to guess, he got word of this latest plot and he's been following it nonstop. No time to call for help when the Worm Cult apparently has a new weapon and plans to take revenge against the guilds."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83991 She told Merric that someone who looked like her took the coach to Shornhelm. He went after it."] = { ["200879108-0-84770 Wait, Merric's notes mentioned that the enemy was interested in Rivenspire. Shornhelm's in Rivenspire!\n\nWhat could the Worm Cult be after in that part of the world?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84919 Right. I'll meet you in Shornhelm."] = { }, ["204987124-0-84451 And now the guildmaster is heading to the Shornhelm Mages Guild."] = { ["200879108-0-84679 And we need to go and help him! Sure, Merric got the drop on a small camp of Worm Cultists, but they've already destroyed four of our guildhalls. He's a great fighter, but whatever they have planned for Shornhelm might be too much even for him."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84770 The magister let slip that the Mages Guild is having some sort of meeting there."] = { ["200879108-0-84919 And Razawir the cultist told us the Worm Cult wants revenge on the Mages Guild as well as the Fighters Guild.\n\nThis is bad. Let's get to the Shornhelm Mages Guild and try to catch up with Merric."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [2] = "55049764-25-16481 If you need quick transport to Shornhelm's Mages Guild, take Wimi. I'm sure Prince Azah won't mind. And even if he did, he's not here to stop you.\n\nI'll send word to the little prince and meet you there. It's about time I punched something.", [1] = "55049764-26-16481 I think I demonstrated a lot of restraint, waiting out here and not going inside for an ale or two.\n\nAny luck finding Magister Andrelo?", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-2641 Underground Sanctum"] = { ["8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele"] = { ["links"] = { ["55049764-16-16490 So much death, and I can sense the residue of necrotic energy clinging to the remains of this vile contraption.\n\nShow that note you found to Prince Azah. Then you might want to go to the Fighters Guildhall in Shornhelm to tell Skordo what happened."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84925 Not exactly to the Daedric Prince of Domination, but the omens certainly had the taint of Coldharbour about them. We were hoping to determine more when the Worm Cult attacked. If not for Merric and my tardiness, I might be among the dead."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84685 The magisters were meeting to interpret the dark divinations of various guild mages. They asked me to attend because of my experience fighting Molag Bal during the Planemeld.\n\nTo be honest, I prefer digging up antiquities for the Antiquarian Circle."] = { ["204987124-0-84685 The dark divinations referred to Molag Bal?"] = "", }, ["55049764-15-16490 Merric's arrival and your intervention saved the lives of many members of my guild. That's a debt we'll repay.\n\nGo on. Head to the Fighters Guildhall here in Shornhelm. We'll take care of Merric's remains and the soul reaper and be in touch later."] = { ["228103012-0-84685 What was the Mages Guild meeting about down here?"] = "", }, ["55049764-17-16490 Such a disaster. So many great mages died down here. And now, Merric. I should have gotten here sooner. Been here to help.\n\nDo as the prince asked and gather Merric's weapons. I'll take a look at what remains of that device."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-84685 The dark divinations referred to Molag Bal?"] = { ["200879108-0-84925 Not exactly to the Daedric Prince of Domination, but the omens certainly had the taint of Coldharbour about them. We were hoping to determine more when the Worm Cult attacked. If not for Merric and my tardiness, I might be among the dead."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84685 What was the Mages Guild meeting about down here?"] = { ["200879108-0-84685 The magisters were meeting to interpret the dark divinations of various guild mages. They asked me to attend because of my experience fighting Molag Bal during the Planemeld.\n\nTo be honest, I prefer digging up antiquities for the Antiquarian Circle."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-17-16490 Such a disaster. So many great mages died down here. And now, Merric. I should have gotten here sooner. Been here to help.\n\nDo as the prince asked and gather Merric's weapons. I'll take a look at what remains of that device.", [2] = "55049764-16-16490 So much death, and I can sense the residue of necrotic energy clinging to the remains of this vile contraption.\n\nShow that note you found to Prince Azah. Then you might want to go to the Fighters Guildhall in Shornhelm to tell Skordo what happened.", [3] = "55049764-15-16490 Merric's arrival and your intervention saved the lives of many members of my guild. That's a debt we'll repay.\n\nGo on. Head to the Fighters Guildhall here in Shornhelm. We'll take care of Merric's remains and the soul reaper and be in touch later.", }, }, ["8290981-0-126742 Prince Azah"] = { ["links"] = { ["55049764-19-16740 We must find Guildmaster Merric and stop the Worm Cult invaders before another guildhall is lost. Let's push forward, comrade."] = { }, }, ["topics"] = { }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-19-16740 We must find Guildmaster Merric and stop the Worm Cult invaders before another guildhall is lost. Let's push forward, comrade.", }, }, ["8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah"] = { ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84427 Let me see. A Worm Cult nest on Rivenspire's northern coast? Stendarr blesses us with another foolish enemy, quick to put their plans to paper.\n\nFirst, however, we must go to the Fighters Guildhall in Shornhelm. Tell Skordo what befell Merric."] = { }, ["55049764-18-16740 Merric. My friend and mentor. Dead. It hardly seems possible. He was always so strong. So capable. Forgive me, but this is … difficult.\n\nPlease, gather Merric's weapons and see if anything that remains can tell us about the device that killed him."] = { }, ["55049764-16-16740 Go on to the Fighters Guildhall here in Shornhelm. We need to let Skordo and the others know that Guildmaster Merric is … dead. I'll meet you there after Gabrielle and I … take care of things here.\n\nAfter that, though? We hunt worms."] = { }, ["55049764-17-16740 What a loss. Merric was our leader. My mentor. Practically a father to me since I joined the Fighters Guild. Thank you for gathering his sword and shield. Strange, though, that a Daedra was leading these Worm Cultists.\n\nWhat was that note you found?"] = { ["228103012-0-84427 One of the cultists must have dropped it. It's a summons for them to gather at a Worm Nest."] = "", }, }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-84427 One of the cultists must have dropped it. It's a summons for them to gather at a Worm Nest."] = { ["200879108-0-84427 Let me see. A Worm Cult nest on Rivenspire's northern coast? Stendarr blesses us with another foolish enemy, quick to put their plans to paper.\n\nFirst, however, we must go to the Fighters Guildhall in Shornhelm. Tell Skordo what befell Merric."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-18-16740 Merric. My friend and mentor. Dead. It hardly seems possible. He was always so strong. So capable. Forgive me, but this is … difficult.\n\nPlease, gather Merric's weapons and see if anything that remains can tell us about the device that killed him.", [2] = "55049764-17-16740 What a loss. Merric was our leader. My mentor. Practically a father to me since I joined the Fighters Guild. Thank you for gathering his sword and shield. Strange, though, that a Daedra was leading these Worm Cultists.\n\nWhat was that note you found?", [3] = "55049764-16-16740 Go on to the Fighters Guildhall here in Shornhelm. We need to let Skordo and the others know that Guildmaster Merric is … dead. I'll meet you there after Gabrielle and I … take care of things here.\n\nAfter that, though? We hunt worms.", }, }, }, }, }, ["quest"] = { ["162658389-0-381 Auridon"] = { ["52420949-0-7290 A Guild in Crisis"] = { ["steps"] = { [1] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "256430276-0-66960 Talk to Prince Azah", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-66960 Prince Azah received conflicting reports about Merric's location. He wants me to choose a location to search, either Malabal Tor, Eastmarch, or the Alik'r Desert.", }, [2] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85388 Rendezvous with Guild Scout in Eastmarch", }, ["hints"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85522 Take Wimi to Eastmarch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-68112 I decided to follow up on the report of Merric spotted in Eastmarch. I should head there and rendezvous with the Fighters Guild scout.", }, [3] = { ["goals"] = { ["optional"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84835 Examine the Animal Trap", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84558 Look for Guildmaster Merric", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67492 I met Skordo in Eastmarch and now we're investigating the report that Guildmaster Merric was spotted in the area. Skordo suggests we search to the east.", }, [4] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84559 Examine Guildmaster Merric's Notes", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67493 Our search led us to an abandoned camp that Skordo thinks Guildmaster Merric used. I should examine the papers left in the camp.", }, [5] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-83735 Find the Attackers' Camp", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-66968 Guildmaster Merric's notes describe his investigation into the attacks on the Fighters Guild. Apparently, he planned to assault a camp of the attackers to the north. I should look for him there.", }, [6] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "256430276-0-66971 Talk to Razawir", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-66971 The camp where Merric was headed has been decimated. The guildmaster isn't here, but there's a wounded man in strange armor. I should talk to him and find out what happened here.", }, [7] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84605 Talk to Skordo the Knife", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67513 Razawir finally revealed the Worm Cult plans. How they seek revenge against the Fighters Guild, the Mages Guild and all of Tamriel. And how their leader Mezamma is meeting with Magister Andrelo. I should talk to Skordo about everything we learned.", }, [8] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84607 Go to the Cold Moon Inn in Windhelm", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67515 The cultist told us that his leader Mezamma has business with a Magister Andrelo in Windhelm, at the Cold Moon Inn. I should head there and speak with the magister.", }, [9] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84621 Find Magister Andrelo", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67528 I arrived at the Cold Moon Inn. I should search the inn for Magister Andrelo.", }, [10] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84622 Talk to Magister Andrelo", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67529 I found Magister Andrelo. I should talk to her and ask her about the Worm Cult or if she's seen Guildmaster Merric.", }, [11] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84627 Talk to Skordo the Knife", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67532 Magister Andrelo described an encounter with a strange woman and how her apprentice saw the magister board a coach to Shornhelm even as he was helping her into the inn. She told Merric and he went after the coach. I should let Skordo know.", }, [12] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-83970 Go to the Shornhelm Mages Guild", }, ["hints"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85523 Take Wimi to Shornhelm", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-66980 Guildmaster Merric is on his way to the Mages Guildhall in Shornhelm. It seems likely that the Worm Cult is planning an attack on the Mages Guild meeting, and we need to get there and help them.", }, [13] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-83943 Talk to Gabrielle Benele", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67073 Skordo and I found Gabrielle Benele and Prince Azah outside the Shornhelm Mages Guild, but the Worm Cult attack is already underway. I should talk to Gabrielle and let her know what we learned.", }, [14] = { ["goals"] = { ["optional"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84835 Examine the Animal Trap", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-83945 Enter the Underground Sanctum", }, ["hints"] = { [2] = "7949764-0-85523 Take Wimi to Shornhelm", [1] = "7949764-0-85522 Take Wimi to Eastmarch", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67074 The Worm Cult attacked the Mages Guild underground sanctum in Shornhelm. Merric ran down to help defend the sanctum. I should go down there to assist him.", }, [15] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-83949 Search the Underground Sanctum", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67077 I entered the Mages Guild's underground sanctum with Prince Azah. We should search for Merric while taking out any Worm Cult forces we encounter along the way.", }, [16] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84641 Follow Prince Azah", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67544 We saw Guildmaster Merric battling the Worm Cult and their leader, a Daedra named Mezamma. He destroyed some strange device that Mezamma called a soul reaper and was injured in the blast. I need to follow Prince Azah and reach Merric.", }, [17] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84891 Search the Area", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67558 When Guildmaster Merric destroyed the soul reaper, the resulting explosion killed him. Prince Azah, clearly devastated by the loss of his mentor, asked me to search the area and gather Merric's weapons.", }, [18] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-83951 Talk to Prince Azah", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67078 I gathered up Merric's sword and shield, and I found a note describing the location of a Worm Nest, a Worm Cult lair. I should talk to Prince Azah and show him the note.", }, [19] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84681 Go to the Shornhelm Fighters Guild", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67565 Before we head to investigate the Worm Nest, Prince Azah wants to go to the Fighters Guild and tell Skordo about what happened to Guildmaster Merric.", }, [20] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84682 Talk to Skordo the Knife", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67568 We arrived at the Shornhelm Fighters Guild. I should let Skordo know what happened to Guildmaster Merric and hand over Merric's sword and shield.", }, [21] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "256430276-0-68105 Talk to Prince Azah", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-68105 I should talk to Prince Azah and make sure he's ready to take the fight to the Worm Cult. They need to pay for Merric's death.", }, [22] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "121487972-0-17431 Talk to Prince Azah", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-68106 After telling Skordo what happened and turning over Merric's sword and shield, I snapped Prince Azah out of his paralyzing depression. I should talk to him one more time before we go after the Worm Cult.", }, [23] = { ["goals"] = { ["hints"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85524 Take Wimi to Malabal Tor", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85386 Rendezvous with Guild Scout in Malabal Tor", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-68110 I decided to follow up on the report of Merric spotted in Malabal Tor. I should head there and rendezvous with the Fighters Guild scout.", }, [24] = { ["goals"] = { ["optional"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84860 Examine the Animal Trap", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84564 Look for Guildmaster Merric", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67496 I decided to search in Malabal Tor. Skordo tells me the rumors placed Merric north of us. I should head in that direction to look for the guildmaster.", }, [25] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84565 Examine Guildmaster Merric's Notes", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67497 Our search led us to an abandoned camp that Skordo thinks Guildmaster Merric used. I should examine the papers left in the camp.", }, [26] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-83733 Find the Attackers' Camp", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-66963 Guildmaster Merric's notes describe his investigation into the attacks on the Fighters Guild. Apparently, he planned to assault a camp of the attackers to the northwest. I should look for him there.", }, [27] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "256430276-0-66969 Talk to Razawir", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-66969 The camp where Merric was headed has been decimated. The guildmaster isn't here, but there's a wounded man in strange armor. I should talk to him and find out what happened here.", }, [28] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-83742 Gather Mistscrub Leaves", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-66972 Guildmaster Merric left one member of the enemy camp alive to pass a message to Prince Azah. He won't give it to me until I get him some mistscrub leaves to ease his pain.", }, [29] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-83746 Talk to Razawir", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-66977 I collected enough mistscrub leaves for Razawir. I should take them back to him to find out what happened with Merric at the camp.", }, [30] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84852 Talk to Skordo the Knife", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67709 Razawir finally revealed the Worm Cult plans. How they seek revenge against the Fighters Guild, the Mages Guild and all of Tamriel. And how their leader Mezamma is meeting with Magister Andrelo. I should talk to Skordo about everything we learned.", }, [31] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84853 Go to the Tall Trunk Tavern in Vulkwasten", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67710 The cultist told us that his leader Mezamma has business with a Magister Andrelo in Vulkwasten, at the Tall Trunk Tavern. I should head there and speak with the magister.", }, [32] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84854 Find Magister Andrelo", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67711 I arrived at the Tall Trunk Tavern. I should search the tavern for Magister Andrelo.", }, [33] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84855 Talk to Magister Andrelo", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67712 I found Magister Andrelo. I should talk to her and ask her about the Worm Cult or if she's seen Guildmaster Merric.", }, [34] = { ["goals"] = { ["hints"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85523 Take Wimi to Shornhelm", }, ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-84856 Talk to Skordo the Knife", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67713 Magister Andrelo described an encounter with a strange woman and how her apprentice saw the magister board a coach to Shornhelm even as he was helping her into the inn. She told Merric and he went after the coach. I should let Skordo know.", }, [35] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "121487972-0-17448 Talk to Prince Azah", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-68319 After telling Skordo what happened and turning over Merric's sword and shield, I snapped Prince Azah out of his paralyzing depression. I should talk to him one more time before we go after the Worm Cult.", }, }, ["info"] = { ["description"] = { [1] = "265851556-0-7290 First, the Fighters Guild suffered several attacks by an unidentified enemy. Then Merric, its guildmaster, disappeared. 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