ConversationsQQ_SavedVariables_v15 = { ["npc"] = { ["267200725-0-27 Tamriel"] = { ["267200725-0-2695 Stirk"] = { ["8290981-0-126378 Nerinie"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-16685 Politics don't interest me. The Guilds are the ones doing the dirty work to keep everyone safe.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-16685 Politics don't interest me. The Guilds are the ones doing the dirty work to keep everyone safe."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-4-16490 Go on, friend. Talk to your alliance's ambassador. Prince Azah and I will take the other two aside and do the same. We need them to see the benefits of working together to stop the Worm Cult and their soul reapers.", [2] = "55049764-3-16490 This isn't my doing. Vanus's staff seems to have a mind of its own. Take a closer look.", [3] = "55049764-2-16490 Go on. He wants to talk to you.", [4] = "55049764-1-16490 I can see by the looks on the faces of the ambassadors that Vanus's word have shaken them. Good. Perhaps now they'll set aside their differences and agree to work together to stop the Worm Cult.", [5] = "55049764-0-16490 We'll be in touch regarding Solstice, friend. Until then, stay safe.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-84463 Are you worried about Vanus?"] = { ["200879108-0-84463 Of course I'm worried, but Vanus is a powerful mage. Perhaps the most powerful. He can handle himself. I just wish he told us more about Solstice."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84463 Have you been to Solstice?"] = { ["200879108-0-84957 No. I'm barely sure I've even read about the place. But I plan to do some research while we wait for Vanus's next message."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84463 Of course I'm worried, but Vanus is a powerful mage. Perhaps the most powerful. He can handle himself. I just wish he told us more about Solstice."] = { ["204987124-0-84463 Have you been to Solstice?"] = "", }, ["55049764-2-16490 Go on. He wants to talk to you."] = { }, ["55049764-4-16490 Go on, friend. Talk to your alliance's ambassador. Prince Azah and I will take the other two aside and do the same. We need them to see the benefits of working together to stop the Worm Cult and their soul reapers."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84957 No. I'm barely sure I've even read about the place. But I plan to do some research while we wait for Vanus's next message."] = { }, ["55049764-3-16490 This isn't my doing. Vanus's staff seems to have a mind of its own. Take a closer look."] = { }, ["55049764-0-16490 We'll be in touch regarding Solstice, friend. Until then, stay safe."] = { ["228103012-0-84463 Are you worried about Vanus?"] = "", }, ["55049764-1-16490 I can see by the looks on the faces of the ambassadors that Vanus's word have shaken them. Good. Perhaps now they'll set aside their differences and agree to work together to stop the Worm Cult."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-16493 I am very much relieved that my spell succeeded and reached you. And I see you've gathered the alliances. Good, good.\n\nNeedless to say, the Worm Cult captured me. My spell won't last long, so listen closely to my instructions.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-83624 We're listening."] = { ["200879108-0-83624 Mezamma teleported me and locked me in a cell. Reminds me of Coldharbour, but also it doesn't. A problem for later.\n\nListen. The soul reapers are just the start. The Worm Cult has a hidden nest. It's amassing forces to launch a devastating attack."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83624 A hidden nest? Where?"] = { ["200879108-0-83625 My guards mentioned an isolated island called Solstice. If I learn more, I'll contact you again, but you must convince the alliances. They must join with the guilds again to stop this threat. If not, the Worm Cult will bring death to all of Nirn."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-16493 I am very much relieved that my spell succeeded and reached you. And I see you've gathered the alliances. Good, good.\n\nNeedless to say, the Worm Cult captured me. My spell won't last long, so listen closely to my instructions."] = { ["228103012-0-83624 We're listening."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83624 Mezamma teleported me and locked me in a cell. Reminds me of Coldharbour, but also it doesn't. A problem for later.\n\nListen. The soul reapers are just the start. The Worm Cult has a hidden nest. It's amassing forces to launch a devastating attack."] = { ["204987124-0-83624 A hidden nest? Where?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83625 My guards mentioned an isolated island called Solstice. If I learn more, I'll contact you again, but you must convince the alliances. They must join with the guilds again to stop this threat. If not, the Worm Cult will bring death to all of Nirn."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124567 Ambassador Telnintor"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-5-16533 Prince Azah was quite adamant that there's imminent danger. You should talk to your alliance's representative while I see what else the Fighters and Mages Guilds have to say.", [2] = "55049764-3-16533 Is this some Mages Guild trick meant to sway us? Well, do as Gabrielle suggests. I want to see what happens.", [3] = "55049764-2-16533 That's the great Vanus Galerion? I thought that he'd be taller.", [4] = "55049764-1-16533 I know better than to doubt the words of Vanus Galerion. I will do what I can to assist the guilds in this endeavor.", [5] = "55049764-0-16533 The Stirk Fellowship? I suppose it will do until I can suggest something better.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-84467 So do you think Queen Ayrenn will send forces to join our Stirk Fellowship?"] = { ["200879108-0-84467 We set aside our differences once to defeat the Worm Cult. It may take some convincing, but I am certain the Aldermi Dominion will contribute. At least a champion or two. Perhaps a few knights. At least until we know the true extent of the threat."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-16533 The Stirk Fellowship? I suppose it will do until I can suggest something better."] = { ["228103012-0-84467 So do you think Queen Ayrenn will send forces to join our Stirk Fellowship?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84467 We set aside our differences once to defeat the Worm Cult. It may take some convincing, but I am certain the Aldermi Dominion will contribute. At least a champion or two. Perhaps a few knights. At least until we know the true extent of the threat."] = { }, ["55049764-1-16533 I know better than to doubt the words of Vanus Galerion. I will do what I can to assist the guilds in this endeavor."] = { }, ["55049764-2-16533 That's the great Vanus Galerion? I thought that he'd be taller."] = { }, ["55049764-3-16533 Is this some Mages Guild trick meant to sway us? Well, do as Gabrielle suggests. I want to see what happens."] = { }, ["55049764-5-16533 Prince Azah was quite adamant that there's imminent danger. You should talk to your alliance's representative while I see what else the Fighters and Mages Guilds have to say."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124291 Hixalt"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-16494 Save us from diplomats and Daedric cultists, I say!", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-16494 Save us from diplomats and Daedric cultists, I say!"] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124586 Ambassador Elsrenn"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-4-16541 Gabrielle tells a compelling tale of necromancy and Daedric cults, but I am not yet convinced that the Pact is truly in danger. Why don't you elaborate on why I should believe that the Worm Cult has returned and is a significant threat to the land.", [2] = "55049764-3-16541 These theatrics are delaying any hope of an agreement. Please get on with it.", [3] = "55049764-2-16541 Vanus Galerion? I thought you said he had been captured? Well, let's hear what he has to say.", [4] = "55049764-1-16541 Solstice? Never heard of it. But the words of Vanus Galerion give weight to your message. I will make sure the Pact provides its support.", [5] = "55049764-0-16541 The Pact will send champions at least. Perhaps some troops. At least until we know the extent of what the Worm Cult is actually planning.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-84446 Four Fighters Guildhalls were destroyed, Merric was killed, and Vanus Galerion has been captured."] = { ["200879108-0-84447 That explains the obvious concern displayed by Prince Azah and Gabrielle. Perhaps this threat is more dire than I anticipated. I'll bring this information to my superiors right away."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84446 The Worm Cult has returned. They're launching attacks throughout Tamriel with soul reaper devices."] = { ["200879108-0-84446 Are you certain it's a resurrected Worm Cult and not just the work of an insignificant handful of fanatics who refused to accept defeat? Surely, they can't be a threat to the powerful Ebonheart Pact?"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84469 Do you think Jorunn the Skald King will send forces to join our Stirk Fellowship?"] = { ["200879108-0-84469 Jorunn brought the Dark Elves and Argonians together to defeat the Akaviri. And he set aside hostilities to defeat the Worm Cult once before. I can't say with any certainty, but I believe the Ebonheart Pact will do the right thing."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84469 Jorunn brought the Dark Elves and Argonians together to defeat the Akaviri. And he set aside hostilities to defeat the Worm Cult once before. I can't say with any certainty, but I believe the Ebonheart Pact will do the right thing."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84446 Are you certain it's a resurrected Worm Cult and not just the work of an insignificant handful of fanatics who refused to accept defeat? Surely, they can't be a threat to the powerful Ebonheart Pact?"] = { ["204987124-0-84446 Four Fighters Guildhalls were destroyed, Merric was killed, and Vanus Galerion has been captured."] = "", }, ["55049764-3-16541 These theatrics are delaying any hope of an agreement. Please get on with it."] = { }, ["55049764-0-16541 The Pact will send champions at least. Perhaps some troops. At least until we know the extent of what the Worm Cult is actually planning."] = { ["228103012-0-84469 Do you think Jorunn the Skald King will send forces to join our Stirk Fellowship?"] = "", }, ["55049764-1-16541 Solstice? Never heard of it. But the words of Vanus Galerion give weight to your message. I will make sure the Pact provides its support."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84447 That explains the obvious concern displayed by Prince Azah and Gabrielle. Perhaps this threat is more dire than I anticipated. I'll bring this information to my superiors right away."] = { }, ["55049764-2-16541 Vanus Galerion? I thought you said he had been captured? Well, let's hear what he has to say."] = { }, ["55049764-4-16541 Gabrielle tells a compelling tale of necromancy and Daedric cults, but I am not yet convinced that the Pact is truly in danger. Why don't you elaborate on why I should believe that the Worm Cult has returned and is a significant threat to the land."] = { ["228103012-0-84446 The Worm Cult has returned. They're launching attacks throughout Tamriel with soul reaper devices."] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124569 Ambassador Geonette"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-5-16538 Gabrielle Benele attempted to convince me that the Worm Cult has returned. How preposterous! I suggest you speak with your alliance's ambassador. I need to have a conversation with Prince Azah. As a member of the Covenant, I trust he will speak true.", [2] = "55049764-3-16538 Is the staff dangerous? Perhaps I'll just stand back here.", [3] = "55049764-2-16538 An arcane projection? Vanus Galerion truly is a powerful mage!", [4] = "55049764-1-16538 I have standing orders to take the words of the great mage Vanus Galerion with utmost seriousness. I'll do what I can to get you the support of the Covenant.", [5] = "55049764-0-16538 The Stirk Fellowship? Well, I don't hate it. We could do worse for a name for our combined forces.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-83572 Do you think High King Emeric will send forces to join our Stirk Fellowship?"] = { ["200879108-0-83572 Perhaps. Perhaps not. Who can know the mind of a man like Emeric? In any case, it's not up to me. I shall bring your argument to my superiors in Daggerfall—and it was a very convincing argument to be sure!—and let them decide."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-16538 The Stirk Fellowship? Well, I don't hate it. We could do worse for a name for our combined forces."] = { ["228103012-0-83572 Do you think High King Emeric will send forces to join our Stirk Fellowship?"] = "", }, ["55049764-3-16538 Is the staff dangerous? Perhaps I'll just stand back here."] = { }, ["55049764-1-16538 I have standing orders to take the words of the great mage Vanus Galerion with utmost seriousness. I'll do what I can to get you the support of the Covenant."] = { }, ["55049764-5-16538 Gabrielle Benele attempted to convince me that the Worm Cult has returned. How preposterous! I suggest you speak with your alliance's ambassador. I need to have a conversation with Prince Azah. As a member of the Covenant, I trust he will speak true."] = { }, ["200879108-0-83572 Perhaps. Perhaps not. Who can know the mind of a man like Emeric? In any case, it's not up to me. I shall bring your argument to my superiors in Daggerfall—and it was a very convincing argument to be sure!—and let them decide."] = { }, ["55049764-2-16538 An arcane projection? Vanus Galerion truly is a powerful mage!"] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-4-16740 I grew up around men and women such as these, comrade. I know how to lead opposing sides to equitable solutions—or thought I did. But these representatives confound me with their hardheadedness.\n\nSee if you can talk sense into your ambassador.", [2] = "55049764-3-16740 The staff is reacting to you. That's a good sign, don't you think? Anyway, do as Gabrielle says and see what occurs.", [3] = "55049764-2-16740 Vanus still lives? Excellent news indeed! Talk to him and let us see what message he conveys.", [4] = "55049764-1-16740 Between your efforts and Vanus's message, the alliance ambassadors finally seem willing to throw us their support. And from what Vanus told us, I suspect we'll need it.\n\nA rescue must wait. The threat hiding on Solstice is our first priority.", [5] = "55049764-0-16740 Stirk Fellowship? Yes, Skordo suggests a good name. I will do my best to lead the Fighters Guild and make Merric proud.\n\nAs soon as we get clarity on the obstacles we face, I'll send for you. Until then, Stendarr keep you safe, comrade.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-84977 I assumed the Stirk Fellowship was all set."] = { }, ["204987124-1-84977 Shouldn't our priority be to rescue Vanus Galerion?"] = { ["200879108-0-84978 The rescue of Vanus is crucial, but stopping the threat posed by the Worm Cult and their soul reapers must be our first priority. And to do that, we need to locate Solstice and transport our forces there.\n\nWe'll save Vanus as well. This I swear."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84974 What obstacles are you talking about, Prince Azah?"] = { ["200879108-0-84974 Our way forward is blocked by three primary obstacles. The Stirk Fellowship must still be organized, we don't know where the island of Solstice hides in the vast seas, and we have only the barest idea where Vanus is imprisoned."] = "", }, ["232026500-0-17416 So what now, Prince Azah?"] = { ["116521668-0-17416 Just as the alliances, guilds, and heroes of Tamriel joined forces on Stirk to end the Planemeld, we must do so again to stop the Worm Cult on Solstice.\n\nYour actions were instrumental in revealing this threat. I hope we can count on you again."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84974 I assumed the Stirk Fellowship was all set."] = { ["200879108-0-84976 While the guilds and the three alliances have agreed to work together to combat the Worm Cult in principal, there are still treaties to be signed, logistics to work out, and plans to be finalized. That will fill mine and Gabrielle's days for a time."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-84974 Shouldn't our priority be to rescue Vanus Galerion?"] = { }, ["204987124-1-84974 How are you going to locate the island of Solstice?"] = { }, ["204987124-1-84976 Shouldn't our priority be to rescue Vanus Galerion?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-84978 I assumed the Stirk Fellowship was all set."] = { }, ["204987124-0-84976 How are you going to locate the island of Solstice?"] = { ["200879108-0-84977 That task will most likely fall upon the Mages Guild and the scholars and sages of the alliances. If there is even the merest mention of Solstice in an old scroll or text, we will find it."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-84978 How are you going to locate the island of Solstice?"] = { }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-4-16740 I grew up around men and women such as these, comrade. I know how to lead opposing sides to equitable solutions—or thought I did. But these representatives confound me with their hardheadedness.\n\nSee if you can talk sense into your ambassador."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84978 The rescue of Vanus is crucial, but stopping the threat posed by the Worm Cult and their soul reapers must be our first priority. And to do that, we need to locate Solstice and transport our forces there.\n\nWe'll save Vanus as well. This I swear."] = { ["204987124-1-84978 How are you going to locate the island of Solstice?"] = "", ["204987124-0-84978 I assumed the Stirk Fellowship was all set."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84974 Our way forward is blocked by three primary obstacles. The Stirk Fellowship must still be organized, we don't know where the island of Solstice hides in the vast seas, and we have only the barest idea where Vanus is imprisoned."] = { ["204987124-0-84974 I assumed the Stirk Fellowship was all set."] = "", ["204987124-2-84974 Shouldn't our priority be to rescue Vanus Galerion?"] = "", ["204987124-1-84974 How are you going to locate the island of Solstice?"] = "", }, ["55049764-3-16740 The staff is reacting to you. That's a good sign, don't you think? Anyway, do as Gabrielle says and see what occurs."] = { }, ["55049764-0-16740 Stirk Fellowship? Yes, Skordo suggests a good name. I will do my best to lead the Fighters Guild and make Merric proud.\n\nAs soon as we get clarity on the obstacles we face, I'll send for you. Until then, Stendarr keep you safe, comrade."] = { ["228103012-0-84974 What obstacles are you talking about, Prince Azah?"] = "", }, ["55049764-2-16740 Vanus still lives? Excellent news indeed! Talk to him and let us see what message he conveys."] = { }, ["55049764-1-16740 Between your efforts and Vanus's message, the alliance ambassadors finally seem willing to throw us their support. And from what Vanus told us, I suspect we'll need it.\n\nA rescue must wait. The threat hiding on Solstice is our first priority."] = { ["232026500-0-17416 So what now, Prince Azah?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84977 That task will most likely fall upon the Mages Guild and the scholars and sages of the alliances. If there is even the merest mention of Solstice in an old scroll or text, we will find it."] = { ["204987124-1-84977 Shouldn't our priority be to rescue Vanus Galerion?"] = "", ["204987124-0-84977 I assumed the Stirk Fellowship was all set."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84976 While the guilds and the three alliances have agreed to work together to combat the Worm Cult in principal, there are still treaties to be signed, logistics to work out, and plans to be finalized. That will fill mine and Gabrielle's days for a time."] = { ["204987124-0-84976 How are you going to locate the island of Solstice?"] = "", ["204987124-1-84976 Shouldn't our priority be to rescue Vanus Galerion?"] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-4-16481 Prince Azah and Gabrielle got the representatives here. Now it looks like the rest is up to you.", [2] = "55049764-3-16481 Vanus always did have more tricks up his sleeve than a skeever has fleas. Take a look at the staff and figure out what's going on.", [3] = "55049764-2-16481 I knew Vanus would find a way to crash the party. He just loves being the center of attention!", [4] = "55049764-1-16481 Solstice? Never heard of it. Sounds nice and peaceful, though. I'm betting it's anything but.\n\nWell, if that's where the worms are hiding, then that's where we need to go.", [5] = "55049764-0-16481 Stirk Fellowship. Has a nice ring to it, don't you think? And when next we meet, you and I are going to ring a lot of Worm Cult heads! Just like a hammer striking a bell, that's what we're going to do. For Merric.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-84958 Any thoughts on the fellowship or Vanus's imprisonment?"] = { ["200879108-0-84979 Coordinating the forces of two guilds and three alliances? That's not a job I envy!\n\nAs for Vanus, he got captured trying to rescue me. Least I can do is return the favor. Soon as we stop the Worm Cult from bringing death to all Nirn, I'm on it!"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84464 Do you still support Prince Azah's leadership of the Fighters Guild?"] = { ["200879108-0-84958 For the duration of this crisis and until the council can formally select a replacement for Merric, certainly.\n\nI give him a hard time, but Prince Azah is a good man. And a good warrior. He'll make Merric proud, just you watch."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84464 What do you know about Solstice, Skordo?"] = { ["200879108-0-84464 Not a damn thing. It could be an island paradise, for all I know. Or it could be a carnal pit crawling with worms and Daedra. Probably a little bit of both.\n\nAs long as there's something there for me to punch, all good."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84979 Coordinating the forces of two guilds and three alliances? That's not a job I envy!\n\nAs for Vanus, he got captured trying to rescue me. Least I can do is return the favor. Soon as we stop the Worm Cult from bringing death to all Nirn, I'm on it!"] = { }, ["55049764-1-16481 Solstice? Never heard of it. Sounds nice and peaceful, though. I'm betting it's anything but.\n\nWell, if that's where the worms are hiding, then that's where we need to go."] = { }, ["55049764-4-16481 Prince Azah and Gabrielle got the representatives here. Now it looks like the rest is up to you."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84958 For the duration of this crisis and until the council can formally select a replacement for Merric, certainly.\n\nI give him a hard time, but Prince Azah is a good man. And a good warrior. He'll make Merric proud, just you watch."] = { ["204987124-0-84958 Any thoughts on the fellowship or Vanus's imprisonment?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84464 Not a damn thing. It could be an island paradise, for all I know. Or it could be a carnal pit crawling with worms and Daedra. Probably a little bit of both.\n\nAs long as there's something there for me to punch, all good."] = { ["204987124-0-84464 Do you still support Prince Azah's leadership of the Fighters Guild?"] = "", }, ["55049764-2-16481 I knew Vanus would find a way to crash the party. He just loves being the center of attention!"] = { }, ["55049764-0-16481 Stirk Fellowship. Has a nice ring to it, don't you think? And when next we meet, you and I are going to ring a lot of Worm Cult heads! Just like a hammer striking a bell, that's what we're going to do. For Merric."] = { ["228103012-0-84464 What do you know about Solstice, Skordo?"] = "", }, ["55049764-3-16481 Vanus always did have more tricks up his sleeve than a skeever has fleas. Take a look at the staff and figure out what's going on."] = { }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-2640 Worm Cult Nest"] = { ["8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-10-16490 I was too late. Again. We lost another leader because I wasn't here. I should have ….\n\nNo. This isn't time for recrimination. Talk to Skordo and let's figure out how to get Vanus back.", [2] = "55049764-9-16490 We'll return to the Mages Guildhall and regroup. We need to find Vanus and stop whatever else Mezamma is planning.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-84459 Why do you think Vanus abandoned his staff?"] = { ["200879108-0-84459 Vanus's staff is a powerful arcane tool. He may not have wanted it to fall into the Worm Cult's hands. Or he had some other reason to make sure it ended up with us and not the enemy.\n\nWe have to trust Vanus. He never does anything without purpose."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-10-16490 I was too late. Again. We lost another leader because I wasn't here. I should have ….\n\nNo. This isn't time for recrimination. Talk to Skordo and let's figure out how to get Vanus back."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84459 Vanus's staff is a powerful arcane tool. He may not have wanted it to fall into the Worm Cult's hands. Or he had some other reason to make sure it ended up with us and not the enemy.\n\nWe have to trust Vanus. He never does anything without purpose."] = { }, ["55049764-9-16490 We'll return to the Mages Guildhall and regroup. We need to find Vanus and stop whatever else Mezamma is planning."] = { ["228103012-0-84459 Why do you think Vanus abandoned his staff?"] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124345 Fighter Katuraz"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-16504 This one wants to complain about the smell and the dirt. These Worm Cultists are terrible housekeepers.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-16504 This one wants to complain about the smell and the dirt. These Worm Cultists are terrible housekeepers."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-13-16481 The longer it takes for this nest of worms to notice us, the safer we'll be. Learn everything you can in here. And if you see their Daedra leader, the one who tried to capture Merric? Hurt it. Hurt it bad.", [2] = "55049764-12-16481 Mezamma ambushed me. Cast a spell and I blacked out.\n\nI woke up feeling wrung dry, like how you described Magister Andrelo. I guess that's what it feels like when the snake takes your appearance.", [3] = "55049764-11-16481 No more talking. Not right now. All I want to do is clear my head and find Mezamma.\n\nLet's head through the portal and get out of here.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-84795 She used your appearance to trick us and capture Vanus."] = { ["200879108-0-84795 Yeah, but I think she's planning more than that. Did you hear what she said about the Fighters' heart? But what do I know? I can't even keep my friends safe!\n\nIt's all falling apart, pal. I don't think we're going to beat the worms this time."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84795 We need to find a way, Skordo"] = { }, ["204987124-2-84795 You want to be a coward, Skordo, be my guest. Give up if you want, but get out of my way."] = { ["200879108-0-84801 Coward? Give up? Who the tusk said anything about that? I may have had a moment here, but I owe Merric his justice. We don't stop until I hear Daedric bones snap.\n\nLet's ask Gabrielle to open a portal. I need to clear my head. Then we go hunting."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-84795 That doesn't sound like the Skordo the Knife I know. You're not to blame. We can still win this!"] = { }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-12-16481 Mezamma ambushed me. Cast a spell and I blacked out.\n\nI woke up feeling wrung dry, like how you described Magister Andrelo. I guess that's what it feels like when the snake takes your appearance."] = { ["228103012-0-84795 She used your appearance to trick us and capture Vanus."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84795 Yeah, but I think she's planning more than that. Did you hear what she said about the Fighters' heart? But what do I know? I can't even keep my friends safe!\n\nIt's all falling apart, pal. I don't think we're going to beat the worms this time."] = { ["204987124-1-84795 That doesn't sound like the Skordo the Knife I know. You're not to blame. We can still win this!"] = "", ["204987124-0-84795 We need to find a way, Skordo"] = "", ["204987124-2-84795 You want to be a coward, Skordo, be my guest. Give up if you want, but get out of my way."] = "", }, ["55049764-11-16481 No more talking. Not right now. All I want to do is clear my head and find Mezamma.\n\nLet's head through the portal and get out of here."] = { }, ["55049764-13-16481 The longer it takes for this nest of worms to notice us, the safer we'll be. Learn everything you can in here. And if you see their Daedra leader, the one who tried to capture Merric? Hurt it. Hurt it bad."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84801 Coward? Give up? Who the tusk said anything about that? I may have had a moment here, but I owe Merric his justice. We don't stop until I hear Daedric bones snap.\n\nLet's ask Gabrielle to open a portal. I need to clear my head. Then we go hunting."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-11-16493 I sympathize with the Fighters Guild's desire for vengeance, but let's not ignore the bigger picture. We need a clearer understanding of the cult's goals. Their return serves a darker purpose, I'm sure. And we must learn more about the soul reapers.", [2] = "55049764-10-16493 Once you attune to the feeling, illusion magic becomes quite recognizable. A sensation like crackling dried leaves in the air around it.\n\nFind this illusion. It might hide something important.", [3] = "55049764-8-16493 Soul reapers, what a grotesque invention. Waylaying one soul on its way to the afterlife is bad enough. To do so at this scale is unthinkable.\n\nWhenever we encounter one, exploit this design flaw and tear out its core. That should destroy it safely.", [4] = "55049764-7-16493 Now that I witnessed a soul reaper firsthand, the scope of the danger becomes quite clear.\n\nThis goes beyond the threat to the Fighters and Mages Guilds. But what is the Worm Cult's ultimate goal?", [5] = "55049764-6-16493 I feel the distinct crackle of illusion magic emanating from somewhere in this room. We must find whatever it hides.\n\nSearch carefully, though. I'd prefer that we both escape from this Worm Nest alive.", [6] = "55049764-5-16493 As I expected, more secrets lay behind the illusion. Worm Cult security is no match for the great Vanus Galerion.\n\nGo on, read the scroll. I'll watch for enemies as you do.", [7] = "55049764-4-16493 Last time, the Worm Cult sought to drag Nirn into Coldharbour. Now, Mezamma wants the souls of every living person to gain favor with Molag Bal.\n\nI still can't make sense of the whole picture. We need to keep searching.", [8] = "55049764-3-16493 Something overwhelmed Skordo and his comrades, but I don't see the great Orc's body. I fear Skordo has been captured. Grab his sword and let's examine it.", [9] = "55049764-2-16493 It's Skordo's blade, all right. I'd know his tough, stubborn aura anywhere, and the sword reeks of it.\n\nHe wouldn't have parted with his weapon. Not unless he had no choice. Our task now shifts from gathering information to rescuing Skordo the Knife.", [10] = "55049764-1-16493 While you search the eastern path, I'll take the western door. This base is large, we need to cover as much ground as possible.\n\nHold on to Skordo's blade. He'll grumble if we lose it.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-83332 You must have some notion about what the Worm Cult truly wants."] = { ["200879108-0-83332 I have contended with the Worm Cult longer than anyone. Based on previous encounters, they usually seek something disastrous. The more information we learn down here the better.\n\nI sense illusion magic nearby. Let's search this room for its source."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83406 How do we find Skordo?"] = { ["200879108-0-83406 By doing something reckless. We must split up. I suspect time is of the essence, and I won't see another member of the Fighters Guild fall this day.\n\nTake the eastern hallway. And be careful. Illusions abound in this place."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-83332 I have contended with the Worm Cult longer than anyone. Based on previous encounters, they usually seek something disastrous. The more information we learn down here the better.\n\nI sense illusion magic nearby. Let's search this room for its source."] = { }, ["55049764-3-16493 Something overwhelmed Skordo and his comrades, but I don't see the great Orc's body. I fear Skordo has been captured. Grab his sword and let's examine it."] = { }, ["55049764-1-16493 While you search the eastern path, I'll take the western door. This base is large, we need to cover as much ground as possible.\n\nHold on to Skordo's blade. He'll grumble if we lose it."] = { }, ["55049764-6-16493 I feel the distinct crackle of illusion magic emanating from somewhere in this room. We must find whatever it hides.\n\nSearch carefully, though. I'd prefer that we both escape from this Worm Nest alive."] = { }, ["55049764-2-16493 It's Skordo's blade, all right. I'd know his tough, stubborn aura anywhere, and the sword reeks of it.\n\nHe wouldn't have parted with his weapon. Not unless he had no choice. Our task now shifts from gathering information to rescuing Skordo the Knife."] = { ["228103012-0-83406 How do we find Skordo?"] = "", }, ["55049764-4-16493 Last time, the Worm Cult sought to drag Nirn into Coldharbour. Now, Mezamma wants the souls of every living person to gain favor with Molag Bal.\n\nI still can't make sense of the whole picture. We need to keep searching."] = { }, ["200879108-0-83406 By doing something reckless. We must split up. I suspect time is of the essence, and I won't see another member of the Fighters Guild fall this day.\n\nTake the eastern hallway. And be careful. Illusions abound in this place."] = { }, ["55049764-5-16493 As I expected, more secrets lay behind the illusion. Worm Cult security is no match for the great Vanus Galerion.\n\nGo on, read the scroll. I'll watch for enemies as you do."] = { }, ["55049764-8-16493 Soul reapers, what a grotesque invention. Waylaying one soul on its way to the afterlife is bad enough. To do so at this scale is unthinkable.\n\nWhenever we encounter one, exploit this design flaw and tear out its core. That should destroy it safely."] = { }, ["55049764-7-16493 Now that I witnessed a soul reaper firsthand, the scope of the danger becomes quite clear.\n\nThis goes beyond the threat to the Fighters and Mages Guilds. But what is the Worm Cult's ultimate goal?"] = { ["228103012-0-83332 You must have some notion about what the Worm Cult truly wants."] = "", }, ["55049764-11-16493 I sympathize with the Fighters Guild's desire for vengeance, but let's not ignore the bigger picture. We need a clearer understanding of the cult's goals. Their return serves a darker purpose, I'm sure. And we must learn more about the soul reapers."] = { }, ["55049764-10-16493 Once you attune to the feeling, illusion magic becomes quite recognizable. A sensation like crackling dried leaves in the air around it.\n\nFind this illusion. It might hide something important."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124344 Fighter Aerdil"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-16503 Wherever Skordo goes, we follow. I won't let those cultists kill another of my comrades.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-16503 Wherever Skordo goes, we follow. I won't let those cultists kill another of my comrades."] = { }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-10 Rivenspire"] = { ["8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-15-16481 The note said a cove on the north coast, right? It should be around here somewhere.\n\nIf you find it before I do, just holler.", [2] = "55049764-14-16481 We have one goal. Find Mezamma and make sure that Daedra never bothers us again. And I know Vanus and Gabrielle want to learn more about the soul reapers.\n\nSo let's get on with it. I want to hit as many worms as possible, very, very hard.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-84448 So you agree with Vanus? Prince Azah should be the new guildmaster?"] = { }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-14-16481 We have one goal. Find Mezamma and make sure that Daedra never bothers us again. And I know Vanus and Gabrielle want to learn more about the soul reapers.\n\nSo let's get on with it. I want to hit as many worms as possible, very, very hard."] = { }, ["55049764-15-16481 The note said a cove on the north coast, right? It should be around here somewhere.\n\nIf you find it before I do, just holler."] = { ["228103012-0-84448 So you agree with Vanus? Prince Azah should be the new guildmaster?"] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124344 Fighter Aerdil"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-2-16503 Skordo said there's a Worm Cult base somewhere around here. I'm ready to fight as soon as we find a way in.", [2] = "55049764-1-16503 This Worm Cult doesn't scare me. I plan to get revenge for Guildmaster Merric at any cost.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-1-16503 This Worm Cult doesn't scare me. I plan to get revenge for Guildmaster Merric at any cost."] = { }, ["55049764-2-16503 Skordo said there's a Worm Cult base somewhere around here. I'm ready to fight as soon as we find a way in."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-12-16493 Gabrielle will join us shortly. I tasked her with reestablishing the wards protecting our guildhall, just in case the worms attack again in our absence.\n\nNo need for an invitation. Let's head inside.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-12-16493 Gabrielle will join us shortly. I tasked her with reestablishing the wards protecting our guildhall, just in case the worms attack again in our absence.\n\nNo need for an invitation. Let's head inside."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124345 Fighter Katuraz"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-2-16504 If there's a Worm Cult nest here, we will find it. This one never gives up.", [2] = "55049764-1-16504 Into the lion's den, as they say.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-2-16504 If there's a Worm Cult nest here, we will find it. This one never gives up."] = { }, ["55049764-1-16504 Into the lion's den, as they say."] = { }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-2645 The Earth Forge"] = { ["8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-6-16490 Good job taking down Mezamma, but we're not safe yet. As Prince Azah and I were meeting with representatives of the Three Alliances, we received reports of soul reapers and Worm Cult attack squads appearing across Tamriel.\n\nIt's bad out there.", [2] = "55049764-5-16490 I wish Vanus hadn't been captured. He's so much better at making the alliance leaders listen to reason. Not that we're getting anywhere near the alliance leaders. The so-called ambassadors they sent to meet with us are minor functionaries at best.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-84952 All right, I'll talk to my alliance's ambassador on Stirk."] = { }, ["228103012-0-84460 Remind me about Stirk."] = { ["200879108-0-84460 It's an island off the coast of Hew's Bane. It's considered neutral ground by all the alliances. They met for talks there once before, the last time the Worm Cult and Molag Bal threatened Tamriel. \n\nIt's the best place for our purposes."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83574 What do you need me to do?"] = { ["200879108-0-84952 Take my portal to Stirk and talk to your alliance's ambassador. Convince them that the Worm Cult threat is real and we need to work together to stop it.\n\nPrince Azah and I will lean on the other two and do the same."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83574 So you convinced the Three Alliances to join together to combat the Worm Cult again?"] = { ["200879108-0-83574 Not exactly. Prince Azah and I were able to get the alliances to send ambassadors to Stirk, the same island where Vanus forged the agreement to attack Coldharbour. But we're far from reaching such an agreement again.\n\nFrankly, we could use your help."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84952 Take my portal to Stirk and talk to your alliance's ambassador. Convince them that the Worm Cult threat is real and we need to work together to stop it.\n\nPrince Azah and I will lean on the other two and do the same."] = { ["204987124-0-84952 All right, I'll talk to my alliance's ambassador on Stirk."] = "", }, ["55049764-5-16490 I wish Vanus hadn't been captured. He's so much better at making the alliance leaders listen to reason. Not that we're getting anywhere near the alliance leaders. The so-called ambassadors they sent to meet with us are minor functionaries at best."] = { ["228103012-0-84460 Remind me about Stirk."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84460 It's an island off the coast of Hew's Bane. It's considered neutral ground by all the alliances. They met for talks there once before, the last time the Worm Cult and Molag Bal threatened Tamriel. \n\nIt's the best place for our purposes."] = { }, ["200879108-0-83574 Not exactly. Prince Azah and I were able to get the alliances to send ambassadors to Stirk, the same island where Vanus forged the agreement to attack Coldharbour. But we're far from reaching such an agreement again.\n\nFrankly, we could use your help."] = { ["204987124-0-83574 What do you need me to do?"] = "", }, ["55049764-6-16490 Good job taking down Mezamma, but we're not safe yet. As Prince Azah and I were meeting with representatives of the Three Alliances, we received reports of soul reapers and Worm Cult attack squads appearing across Tamriel.\n\nIt's bad out there."] = { ["228103012-0-83574 So you convinced the Three Alliances to join together to combat the Worm Cult again?"] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-126212 Fighter Taralen"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-1-16666 I fought the Worm Cult during the Planemeld. They're all monsters, even the ones who look like people.\n\nSeeing them again is a nightmare.", [2] = "55049764-0-16666 We'll deal with any remaining Worm Cult infestation in the Earth Forge.\n\nGo attend to your business on Stirk. No more shall die here today.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-1-16666 I fought the Worm Cult during the Planemeld. They're all monsters, even the ones who look like people.\n\nSeeing them again is a nightmare."] = { }, ["55049764-0-16666 We'll deal with any remaining Worm Cult infestation in the Earth Forge.\n\nGo attend to your business on Stirk. No more shall die here today."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-127236 Skordo the Knife"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-8-16481 Look at what Mezamma and her worms have done! More of my comrades, dead! I want to gut every last worm and leave them drowning in their own blood!\n\nThis is my fault. All my fault.", [2] = "55049764-7-16481 Let's destroy these tusking soul reapers, find that damn snake, and send her back to Oblivion!", [3] = "55049764-6-16481 You fought good, pal. It was an honor to fight at your side and take out Mezamma.\n\nBut you should talk to Gabrielle. I don't like that look on her face. Last time I saw it, she made it rain on me for three straight days!", [4] = "55049764-5-16481 Stirk again? I remember that place. It's where the guilds and alliances assembled to invade Coldharbour.\n\nGood thing that Prince Azah is there to speak for the Fighters Guild. I've been known to punch a politician or two during negotiations.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-84950 How do you want to proceed?"] = { ["200879108-0-83955 With extreme prejudice. Kill every Worm Cultist that crosses our path. Destroy those damn soul reapers. And then find Mezamma and send her back to whatever Oblivion pit she crawled out of! Let's get moving!"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83250 What do you mean, Skordo? Mezamma and the Worm Cult are to blame."] = { ["200879108-0-83250 Sure, but I let myself get captured. Let Mezamma use her illusion magic on me. You saw how she pretended to be me to capture Vanus. My guess is she's using the same trick here to infiltrate the Earth Forge."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83250 That seems likely, but there may still be time to save whoever's still alive deeper inside."] = { ["200879108-0-84950 Yeah, optimism. I suppose we need that right about now. Prince Azah is going to want an intact Fighters Guild to lead after Gabrielle and him convince the Three Alliances to join forces. That means it's up to us to save whoever's still alive here."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-8-16481 Look at what Mezamma and her worms have done! More of my comrades, dead! I want to gut every last worm and leave them drowning in their own blood!\n\nThis is my fault. All my fault."] = { ["228103012-0-83250 What do you mean, Skordo? Mezamma and the Worm Cult are to blame."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84950 Yeah, optimism. I suppose we need that right about now. Prince Azah is going to want an intact Fighters Guild to lead after Gabrielle and him convince the Three Alliances to join forces. That means it's up to us to save whoever's still alive here."] = { ["204987124-0-84950 How do you want to proceed?"] = "", }, ["55049764-5-16481 Stirk again? I remember that place. It's where the guilds and alliances assembled to invade Coldharbour.\n\nGood thing that Prince Azah is there to speak for the Fighters Guild. I've been known to punch a politician or two during negotiations."] = { }, ["200879108-0-83955 With extreme prejudice. Kill every Worm Cultist that crosses our path. Destroy those damn soul reapers. And then find Mezamma and send her back to whatever Oblivion pit she crawled out of! Let's get moving!"] = { }, ["55049764-6-16481 You fought good, pal. It was an honor to fight at your side and take out Mezamma.\n\nBut you should talk to Gabrielle. I don't like that look on her face. Last time I saw it, she made it rain on me for three straight days!"] = { }, ["55049764-7-16481 Let's destroy these tusking soul reapers, find that damn snake, and send her back to Oblivion!"] = { }, ["200879108-0-83250 Sure, but I let myself get captured. Let Mezamma use her illusion magic on me. You saw how she pretended to be me to capture Vanus. My guess is she's using the same trick here to infiltrate the Earth Forge."] = { ["204987124-0-83250 That seems likely, but there may still be time to save whoever's still alive deeper inside."] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-126211 Fighter Dulzob"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-1-16665 We heard that Guildmaster Merric had died and that Prince Azah was taking control for the interim, but no one told us Skordo was coming here.\n\nThen he opened a portal and a Worm Cult horde swarmed out. That's when I knew—that wasn't Skordo.", [2] = "55049764-0-16665 With that Daedra gone, we can easily clean up any remaining Worm Cultists.\n\nSounds like you and Skordo—the real Skordo!—have important business on Stirk. Don't worry about us. We'll be fine.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-16665 With that Daedra gone, we can easily clean up any remaining Worm Cultists.\n\nSounds like you and Skordo—the real Skordo!—have important business on Stirk. Don't worry about us. We'll be fine."] = { }, ["55049764-1-16665 We heard that Guildmaster Merric had died and that Prince Azah was taking control for the interim, but no one told us Skordo was coming here.\n\nThen he opened a portal and a Worm Cult horde swarmed out. That's when I knew—that wasn't Skordo."] = { }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-85 Shornhelm"] = { ["8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "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.", [2] = "55049764-8-16740 I remember Vanus Galerion visiting my father's court when I was a child. He always made a spectacle of things.\n\nBut with Merric dead, it will be good to have another guildmaster beside us when we face Mezamma and her cultists.", [3] = "55049764-7-16740 My heart screams for vengeance, but Vanus's words ring true. I've been trained to take the throne of Hammerfell when King Fahara'jad, hopefully many years from now, steps down. I am most qualified to serve as interim leader of the guild.", [4] = "55049764-6-16740 I came as soon as I received Gabrielle's summons, just in time to see you all return. But where's Vanus? And why do Gabrielle and Skordo look so haggard? What happened at that Worm Nest, comrade?", [5] = "55049764-5-16740 I'd prefer to head to the Earth Forge with you and Skordo, but I understand Gabrielle's concern. It will take both of us, each representing our guilds, to convince the leaders of the Three Alliances that the Worm Cult threat has returned.\n\nNow, go!", }, ["topics"] = { ["20958740-1-9039 I'll help you destroy the Worm Cult nest and defeat Mezamma."] = { }, ["20958740-0-9039 The note could have been left there as a trap."] = { ["3952276-1-9039 Perhaps, but I don't think so. Everything happened quickly after Merric destroyed the soul reaper and Mezamma retreated.\n\nThe job I hired you for ended when we found Merric, but I'd like to extend your employment. Help us assault the Worm Cult nest."] = "", }, ["249936564-0-9039 What's the plan, Prince Azah?"] = { ["3952276-0-9039 The note we discovered talked about a Worm Nest on the northern coast of Rivenspire. We must gather our forces, storm their lair, and deal with the Worm Cult leader, Mezamma."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84137 The reapers steal souls. The cult has enough to cover Tamriel. As for Vanus, Mezamma captured him."] = { ["200879108-0-84948 Mezamma and the Worm Cult captured Vanus Galerion? The leader of the Mages Guild and the greatest mage alive? You probably should have led with that, comrade!\n\nFirst Merric, now Vanus. By Stendarr's beard, what other disasters can befall us?"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84947 That's it? You just decide to take charge and suddenly you're the leader of the Fighters Guild?"] = { ["200879108-0-84947 Consider it the equivalent of a field promotion. I've trained under Guildmaster Merric since I joined the guild. And I've been groomed to be a king. The guild will follow me in this time of crisis. Then the council can select a suitable replacement."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84948 Mezamma took Skordo's form and said \"First the Mages' head. Next the Fighters' heart\" as she left."] = { ["200879108-0-84949 Hmm. The Mages' head obviously refers to Vanus As for the Fighters' heart, she already killed Merric. I'm just a temporary substitute for the duration of this crisis. What could she—\n\nZeht's tears, she means to attack the Earth Forge!"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-84137 Vanus and I discovered a way to safely destroy the soul reapers. And we know their specific purpose."] = { ["200879108-0-84137 We can destroy the soul reapers without unleashing a killing explosion? That's excellent news! I can't wait to hear the details.\n\nBut what do they actually do? And by the swords of my forefathers, tell me what happened to Vanus!"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84949 What's the Earth Forge?"] = { ["200879108-0-84138 An ancient Dwarven forge now controlled by the Fighters Guild. It creates items of immense power. Merric used it to craft a weapon strong enough to destroy a Daedric artifact.\n\nAs Skordo, Mezamma will walk right in. We need to get there now!"] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-7-16740 My heart screams for vengeance, but Vanus's words ring true. I've been trained to take the throne of Hammerfell when King Fahara'jad, hopefully many years from now, steps down. I am most qualified to serve as interim leader of the guild."] = { ["228103012-0-84947 That's it? You just decide to take charge and suddenly you're the leader of the Fighters Guild?"] = "", }, ["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?"] = "", }, ["3952276-1-9039 Perhaps, but I don't think so. Everything happened quickly after Merric destroyed the soul reaper and Mezamma retreated.\n\nThe job I hired you for ended when we found Merric, but I'd like to extend your employment. Help us assault the Worm Cult nest."] = { ["20958740-1-9039 I'll help you destroy the Worm Cult nest and defeat Mezamma."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84947 Consider it the equivalent of a field promotion. I've trained under Guildmaster Merric since I joined the guild. And I've been groomed to be a king. The guild will follow me in this time of crisis. Then the council can select a suitable replacement."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84138 An ancient Dwarven forge now controlled by the Fighters Guild. It creates items of immense power. Merric used it to craft a weapon strong enough to destroy a Daedric artifact.\n\nAs Skordo, Mezamma will walk right in. We need to get there now!"] = { }, ["200879108-0-84948 Mezamma and the Worm Cult captured Vanus Galerion? The leader of the Mages Guild and the greatest mage alive? You probably should have led with that, comrade!\n\nFirst Merric, now Vanus. By Stendarr's beard, what other disasters can befall us?"] = { ["204987124-0-84948 Mezamma took Skordo's form and said \"First the Mages' head. Next the Fighters' heart\" as she left."] = "", }, ["55049764-5-16740 I'd prefer to head to the Earth Forge with you and Skordo, but I understand Gabrielle's concern. It will take both of us, each representing our guilds, to convince the leaders of the Three Alliances that the Worm Cult threat has returned.\n\nNow, go!"] = { }, ["200879108-0-84949 Hmm. The Mages' head obviously refers to Vanus As for the Fighters' heart, she already killed Merric. I'm just a temporary substitute for the duration of this crisis. What could she—\n\nZeht's tears, she means to attack the Earth Forge!"] = { ["204987124-0-84949 What's the Earth Forge?"] = "", }, ["55049764-8-16740 I remember Vanus Galerion visiting my father's court when I was a child. He always made a spectacle of things.\n\nBut with Merric dead, it will be good to have another guildmaster beside us when we face Mezamma and her cultists."] = { }, ["200879108-0-84137 We can destroy the soul reapers without unleashing a killing explosion? That's excellent news! I can't wait to hear the details.\n\nBut what do they actually do? And by the swords of my forefathers, tell me what happened to Vanus!"] = { ["204987124-0-84137 The reapers steal souls. The cult has enough to cover Tamriel. As for Vanus, Mezamma captured him."] = "", }, ["3952276-0-9039 The note we discovered talked about a Worm Nest on the northern coast of Rivenspire. We must gather our forces, storm their lair, and deal with the Worm Cult leader, Mezamma."] = { ["20958740-0-9039 The note could have been left there as a trap."] = "", }, ["55049764-6-16740 I came as soon as I received Gabrielle's summons, just in time to see you all return. But where's Vanus? And why do Gabrielle and Skordo look so haggard? What happened at that Worm Nest, comrade?"] = { ["228103012-0-84137 Vanus and I discovered a way to safely destroy the soul reapers. And we know their specific purpose."] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-12-16490 Vanus is up to date on everything we know about the Worm Cult attacks, but he likes to hear things directly from those with first-hand experience.\n\nJust tell him everything. He's battled the worms for centuries and will have insights that we don't.", [2] = "55049764-11-16490 The Fighters and Mages Guilds together again. Our combined strength will easily take down the Worm Cult.\n\nI'll see you on the northern coast after we gather some forces.", [3] = "55049764-8-16490 No matter what we do, Mezamma and the Worm Cult has been a step ahead of us. Maybe she even led us to that Worm Nest on purpose.\n\nWe need to figure out where she went. Talk to Prince Azah. See what he thinks.", [4] = "55049764-7-16490 The portal's open. Go help the Fighters Guild. Just watch out for Skordo. He still seems rattled by Mezamma's spell.\n\nAzah and I will do our best to rally the alliances. With any luck, we can make them see that working together is our best option.", }, ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-8-16490 No matter what we do, Mezamma and the Worm Cult has been a step ahead of us. Maybe she even led us to that Worm Nest on purpose.\n\nWe need to figure out where she went. Talk to Prince Azah. See what he thinks."] = { }, ["55049764-7-16490 The portal's open. Go help the Fighters Guild. Just watch out for Skordo. He still seems rattled by Mezamma's spell.\n\nAzah and I will do our best to rally the alliances. With any luck, we can make them see that working together is our best option."] = { }, ["55049764-11-16490 The Fighters and Mages Guilds together again. Our combined strength will easily take down the Worm Cult.\n\nI'll see you on the northern coast after we gather some forces."] = { }, ["55049764-12-16490 Vanus is up to date on everything we know about the Worm Cult attacks, but he likes to hear things directly from those with first-hand experience.\n\nJust tell him everything. He's battled the worms for centuries and will have insights that we don't."] = { }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-16-16493 Obviously, I need no introduction. Everyone has heard of Vanus Galerion, founder and leader of the Mages Guild.\n\nI understand that you were instrumental in driving the Worm Cult from our sanctum. Describe what you saw, please. I require every detail.", [2] = "55049764-14-16493 I know that lighthouse well and am aware of a cove to the south. Let me mark it on your map.\n\nWe'll meet you there after I conclude my business with Prince Azah and Skordo. No guild can function without a guildmaster. Not even the Fighters Guild.", }, ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-84779 On the northern coast of Rivenspire, in a cove near the lighthouse."] = { }, ["204987124-0-83253 Any thoughts about the soul reapers?"] = { ["200879108-0-84940 Just that I wish we had an intact one to study. They've been appearing throughout the land at sites where the Worm Cult is engaging in hostile actions.\n\nEver since Mannimarco started his Order of the Black Worm, they've been nothing but trouble."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-83290 Merric died to save your guildhall! Show a little compassion, you arrogant twit!"] = { ["200879108-0-84781 Compassion has no place in events of this magnitude. How does a single life compare to the hundreds, nay thousands, at stake from the Worm Cult machinations?\n\nI mourn Merric's loss, but the facts remain the same. Now, where is the Worm Cult nest?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84940 What other business do you have with Prince Azah and Skordo?"] = { ["200879108-0-83957 Isn't it obvious? With Merric dead, someone needs to take the reins of the Fighters Guild until their ponderously slow council can select a new guildmaster. Since they're in the thick of it, Skordo and Prince Azah are the most likely candidates."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-83957 And you can appoint one of them as the leader of the Fighters Guild?"] = { ["200879108-0-84946 Certainly not, and I wouldn't presume. But in this time of trouble, we need a stable and functioning Fighters Guild to stand against the Worm Cult.\n\nPrince Azah has leadership training and was taught by Guildmaster Merric. He's the clear choice."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84781 On the northern coast of Rivenspire, in a cove near the lighthouse."] = { }, ["204987124-0-83290 Merric's actions saved your sanctum. The Worm Cult left as soon as the device was destroyed."] = { ["200879108-0-84779 Perhaps so. Maybe further study will reveal that he saved lives as well. But with a threat of this magnitude, we need every means at our disposal to gain the upper hand. \n\nI've heard enough. Where is this Worm Cult nest you learned of?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84946 You're the leader of the Mages Guild?"] = { ["200879108-0-83253 Not only do I lead the Mages Guild, but I founded the organization! Some call me the greatest living mage, but that hardly does justice to my prestige.\n\nNeedless to say, I take particular offense to attacks against the guild and its member mages."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-84780 On the northern coast of Rivenspire, in a cove near the lighthouse."] = { }, ["204987124-0-83286 Merric broke free of the spell and attacked the soul reaper. It exploded and killed him."] = { ["200879108-0-83290 Merric was a great warrior, but also reckless. Attacking an unknown arcane device? Clearly a miscalculation. An intact soul reaper would have revealed more than the shards we recovered.\n\nHad he waited for you to intervene, he might still be alive."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-83290 You know, I didn't happen to see you down there when the Fighters Guild was saving your sanctum."] = { ["200879108-0-84780 That's … fair. I do appreciate the help. And perhaps more would have died if Merric hadn't destroyed the soul reaper.\n\nThank you for your recounting of what you saw. Now, where can we find the Worm Cult nest you uncovered?"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83253 So, you're leader of the Mages Guild?"] = { ["200879108-0-83253 Not only do I lead the Mages Guild, but I founded the organization! Some call me the greatest living mage, but that hardly does justice to my prestige.\n\nNeedless to say, I take particular offense to attacks against the guild and its member mages."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83286 The Daedra Mezamma led the attack. She tried to cast a spell on Merric, but it failed when he died."] = { ["200879108-0-83286 Yes, Gabrielle called Mezamma snake-like. My extensive knowledge of Daedra tells me that she's likely a Harvester. Known for their illusion magic. I suspect that's how she got into our sanctum undetected.\n\nTell me, how did Merric die?"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-83957 What other business do you have with Prince Azah and Skordo?"] = { }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84946 Certainly not, and I wouldn't presume. But in this time of trouble, we need a stable and functioning Fighters Guild to stand against the Worm Cult.\n\nPrince Azah has leadership training and was taught by Guildmaster Merric. He's the clear choice."] = { ["204987124-0-84946 You're the leader of the Mages Guild?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83957 Isn't it obvious? With Merric dead, someone needs to take the reins of the Fighters Guild until their ponderously slow council can select a new guildmaster. Since they're in the thick of it, Skordo and Prince Azah are the most likely candidates."] = { ["204987124-0-83957 And you can appoint one of them as the leader of the Fighters Guild?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83253 Not only do I lead the Mages Guild, but I founded the organization! Some call me the greatest living mage, but that hardly does justice to my prestige.\n\nNeedless to say, I take particular offense to attacks against the guild and its member mages."] = { ["204987124-0-83253 Any thoughts about the soul reapers?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84780 That's … fair. I do appreciate the help. And perhaps more would have died if Merric hadn't destroyed the soul reaper.\n\nThank you for your recounting of what you saw. Now, where can we find the Worm Cult nest you uncovered?"] = { ["204987124-0-84780 On the northern coast of Rivenspire, in a cove near the lighthouse."] = "", }, ["55049764-16-16493 Obviously, I need no introduction. Everyone has heard of Vanus Galerion, founder and leader of the Mages Guild.\n\nI understand that you were instrumental in driving the Worm Cult from our sanctum. Describe what you saw, please. I require every detail."] = { ["228103012-0-83286 The Daedra Mezamma led the attack. She tried to cast a spell on Merric, but it failed when he died."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84781 Compassion has no place in events of this magnitude. How does a single life compare to the hundreds, nay thousands, at stake from the Worm Cult machinations?\n\nI mourn Merric's loss, but the facts remain the same. Now, where is the Worm Cult nest?"] = { ["204987124-0-84781 On the northern coast of Rivenspire, in a cove near the lighthouse."] = "", }, ["55049764-14-16493 I know that lighthouse well and am aware of a cove to the south. Let me mark it on your map.\n\nWe'll meet you there after I conclude my business with Prince Azah and Skordo. No guild can function without a guildmaster. Not even the Fighters Guild."] = { ["228103012-0-83957 What other business do you have with Prince Azah and Skordo?"] = "", ["228103012-0-83253 So, you're leader of the Mages Guild?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83286 Yes, Gabrielle called Mezamma snake-like. My extensive knowledge of Daedra tells me that she's likely a Harvester. Known for their illusion magic. I suspect that's how she got into our sanctum undetected.\n\nTell me, how did Merric die?"] = { ["204987124-0-83286 Merric broke free of the spell and attacked the soul reaper. It exploded and killed him."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-83290 Merric was a great warrior, but also reckless. Attacking an unknown arcane device? Clearly a miscalculation. An intact soul reaper would have revealed more than the shards we recovered.\n\nHad he waited for you to intervene, he might still be alive."] = { ["204987124-1-83290 You know, I didn't happen to see you down there when the Fighters Guild was saving your sanctum."] = "", ["204987124-0-83290 Merric's actions saved your sanctum. The Worm Cult left as soon as the device was destroyed."] = "", ["204987124-2-83290 Merric died to save your guildhall! Show a little compassion, you arrogant twit!"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84940 Just that I wish we had an intact one to study. They've been appearing throughout the land at sites where the Worm Cult is engaging in hostile actions.\n\nEver since Mannimarco started his Order of the Black Worm, they've been nothing but trouble."] = { ["204987124-0-84940 What other business do you have with Prince Azah and Skordo?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-84779 Perhaps so. Maybe further study will reveal that he saved lives as well. But with a threat of this magnitude, we need every means at our disposal to gain the upper hand. \n\nI've heard enough. Where is this Worm Cult nest you learned of?"] = { ["204987124-0-84779 On the northern coast of Rivenspire, in a cove near the lighthouse."] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife"] = { ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-19-16481 All right, let's stop chatting about our emotions and get on with taking down the Worm Cult.\n\nThey attacked our guildhalls, killed our comrades. I'm done talking. It's time to fight!", [2] = "55049764-17-16481 Vanus Galerion. One of the most powerful mages in Tamriel. I'm not going to turn down his help, but be aware that he's arrogant, pompous, and an annoying pain in the arse.\n\nGlad he wants to talk to you and not me, pal.", [3] = "55049764-16-16481 The little prince—Prince Azah—he'll do fine. He's a born leader. Me, I'm just a street brawler in a nice suit of armor.\n\nHead for the Worm Nest. I'll meet you there after I talk to Azah and round up a few Fighters Guild comrades to help us.", [4] = "55049764-10-16481 Mezamma's spell hits like a durzog. I still can't see quite straight.\n\nTell Prince Azah what you learned in the Worm Nest. And let him know what happened to Vanus. Then we need to figure out what Mezamma meant by the Fighters' heart.", [5] = "55049764-9-16481 In a way, I hope Prince Azah is wrong about Mezamma attacking the Earth Forge. But, my gut tells me he's spot-on.\n\nHead through the portal. And be ready. I won't let us be defeated again.", }, ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-84448 So you agree with Vanus? Prince Azah should be the new guildmaster?"] = { ["200879108-0-84448 That's not up to me or Vanus. That's for the guild council to decide. Merric just died and nobody wants to replace him. But someone needs to have their hand on the tiller. Might as well be Azah.\n\nMerric trusted him, so that's good enough for me."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-84448 That's not up to me or Vanus. That's for the guild council to decide. Merric just died and nobody wants to replace him. But someone needs to have their hand on the tiller. Might as well be Azah.\n\nMerric trusted him, so that's good enough for me."] = { }, ["55049764-16-16481 The little prince—Prince Azah—he'll do fine. He's a born leader. Me, I'm just a street brawler in a nice suit of armor.\n\nHead for the Worm Nest. I'll meet you there after I talk to Azah and round up a few Fighters Guild comrades to help us."] = { ["228103012-0-84448 So you agree with Vanus? Prince Azah should be the new guildmaster?"] = "", }, ["55049764-19-16481 All right, let's stop chatting about our emotions and get on with taking down the Worm Cult.\n\nThey attacked our guildhalls, killed our comrades. I'm done talking. It's time to fight!"] = { }, ["55049764-10-16481 Mezamma's spell hits like a durzog. I still can't see quite straight.\n\nTell Prince Azah what you learned in the Worm Nest. And let him know what happened to Vanus. Then we need to figure out what Mezamma meant by the Fighters' heart."] = { }, ["55049764-17-16481 Vanus Galerion. One of the most powerful mages in Tamriel. I'm not going to turn down his help, but be aware that he's arrogant, pompous, and an annoying pain in the arse.\n\nGlad he wants to talk to you and not me, pal."] = { }, ["55049764-9-16481 In a way, I hope Prince Azah is wrong about Mezamma attacking the Earth Forge. But, my gut tells me he's spot-on.\n\nHead through the portal. And be ready. I won't let us be defeated again."] = { }, }, }, }, }, }, ["subtitles"] = { ["267200725-0-27 Tamriel"] = { ["267200725-0-2695 Stirk"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53364 Did you explain the stakes? We need the Three Alliances to cooperate.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53365 We got them to come to Stirk. That's a start. Now we just need to make them see reason.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53955 Ambassadors, please! You must listen!", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124567 Ambassador Telnintor", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52912 Those attacks in Auridon? Prince Azah says it's the Worm Cult!", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124586 Ambassador Elsrenn", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52914 What does it matter? We can't fight wars in both Cyrodiil and our sovereign territory!", }, [6] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124569 Ambassador Geonette", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52913 Prince Azah said Gabrielle was bringing the hero who uncovered this plot. Let's hear them out.", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124569 Ambassador Geonette", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53570 I'm sure I speak for my fellow diplomats when I say we will pass on the information but can make no promises.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52916 Vanus's staff! It's reacting to you, friend!", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52917 Reach out and see what happens.", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53571 Vanus!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52918 Listen, everyone! My time is short.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52919 You must hear what I have to say. Let us speak!", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124567 Ambassador Telnintor", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53796 If even the great Vanus Galerion is worried about this threat … we have to act. Now.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52920 There's no time to waste, comrade. Come, let us speak.", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124567 Ambassador Telnintor", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52928 It's clear now. We need to work together if we're to have any hope of defeating the Worm Cult", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124586 Ambassador Elsrenn", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52929 Agreed. We must report back to our superiors and rally our forces.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124569 Ambassador Geonette", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52930 And what shall we call this newfound camaraderie?", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52931 How about the Stirk Fellowship? This island has a habit of being part of these things.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-2640 Worm Cult Nest"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52728 I suggest we split our forces. We'll draw less attention and hurry our search for Mezamma.", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "149328292-1-19865 Let my magic empower you!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53856 How deep have these disgusting worms burrowed?", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52733 I sense illusion magic beyond the crumbled wall. Find the source.", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "149328292-0-19865 Come, I shall augment your attacks!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "149328292-1-19865 Let my magic empower you!", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "149328292-2-19865 I offer my great strength!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52751 By the Stars! So many reapers. They could blanket all of Tamriel.", }, }, [6] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52734 Yes, there's something here. I'll dispel the illusion.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52753 A hidden journal? Intriguing. What does it say?", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52740 Ah! A means to deactivate the soul reapers. But, where do they funnel souls to? Let's keep searching.", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "149328292-0-19865 Come, I shall augment your attacks!", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "149328292-2-19865 I offer my great strength!", }, }, [7] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52741 Look, past the gate. Captives from the Mages Guild.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124106 Worm Cult Shade Sentinel", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52743 Resist if you want. We take your soul either way.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52742 The device siphoned their souls! A horrid death. We must destroy that soul reaper.", }, }, [8] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52746 Destroy that abomination! Tear out its core as the journal described.", }, }, [9] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52720 Excellent. They can be destroyed without triggering a fatal explosion.", }, }, [10] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52748 The illusion is behind that altar. Along the wall.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52749 What can we learn from this scroll?", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52750 A singular focus on the destruction of every living being. They must be stopped. Our search continues.", }, }, [11] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52797 The Fighters Guild contingent—all dead! Wait, I recognize that sword. It's Skordo's.", }, }, [12] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52815 Let me take a look at that sword.", }, }, [13] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52834 Worm Cult bastards ambushed us. Come help me, pal.", }, }, [14] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52835 Skordo! You're injured!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52837 No, Vanus! I'm over here! That's not me!", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124254 Mezamma", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52838 Arrogant mage. My master demands your presence.", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53298 She's dragging Vanus into a portal!", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52836 The Great Mage does not fall easily.", }, [6] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52839 You can't have him, creature!", }, [7] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53857 Protect the staff!", }, [8] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52840 First the Mages' head. Next the Fighters' heart.", }, [9] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52841 Vanus is … gone. Mezamma took him.", }, [10] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52842 Yeah. Let's figure this out, pal.", }, }, [15] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52862 How do you feel about a portal, Gabrielle?", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52865 Of course. One portal to Shornhelm's Mages Guild coming up.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52868 About Vanus ….", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52866 No apologies, Skordo. We'll get Vanus back.", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53565 I'll take Vanus's staff. It may behave strangely in untrained hands.", }, [6] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53566 All yours. Now let's get out of here.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-10 Rivenspire"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52725 Damn worms don't make finding their nest easy.", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52726 Keep looking. The nest must be here somewhere.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52727 Ah, the nest entrance! Let's head inside.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-2645 The Earth Forge"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-127236 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52876 Mauloch's jawbone! The attack's aleady begun!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-127236 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52877 Let's talk before we rush in blindly.", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-127236 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53949 More soul reapers! Destroy them!", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-127236 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53950 Damn worms! It's an infestation!", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-127236 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53951 Faster, pal! As long as Mezamma's pretending to be me, my guildmates are dying.", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-127236 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53952 Ugh! I don't remember these corridors being so dismal!", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-127236 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53953 There! That's me! I mean, not me—Mezamma! Get her!", }, }, [6] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123481 Mezamma", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53167 I won, mortal. I shattered your guilds. Killed or captured your leaders. The Order of the Black Worm is victorious!", }, }, [7] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123481 Mezamma", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53169 Gaze into my eyes. Succumb to my illusions!", }, }, [8] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-123481 Mezamma", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53170 Annoying mortal! Destroying me won't stop our master's plan!", }, }, [9] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52879 Well done, friend! You made Mezamma pay for Merric and all the death she caused.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-127236 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53567 And it looks like the worms didn't get all of my guildmates. That's something, at least.", }, }, [10] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52882 I left the alliance ambassadors alone on Stirk with Prince Azah. Let's go try to convince them.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-85 Shornhelm"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53649 Pardon the interruption. Vanus Galerion would like to talk to you. He's right outside.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53526 The leader of the Mages Guild? His assistance could be crucial to destroying the Worm Nest!", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53321 Welcome, Vanus. We're glad to be working alongside you and your guild again.", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53333 There's no time for niceties, Azah. You there, come speak to me.", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53651 The Fighters Guild requires leadership. I suggest Prince Azah take command until your council can select a new guildmaster.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53649 Pardon the interruption. Vanus Galerion would like to talk to you. He's right outside.", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53321 Welcome, Vanus. We're glad to be working alongside you and your guild again.", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53333 There's no time for niceties, Azah. You there, come speak to me.", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53922 He's right, Azah. And you know the rest of the guild is more likely to follow you than they are me.", }, [6] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53653 As much as I want to be there with you, I see the wisdom in Vanus's words. I'll stay behind to command the guild.", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53371 Tell me what happened. Where's Vanus?", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53372 I'll let our friend fill you in. I need to think.", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53376 I can open a portal to the Earth Forge. Then Prince Azah and I have our own task to attend to.", }, [2] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53377 We do? What can be more important than defending the Earth Forge and stopping Mezamma?", }, [3] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53378 Enough reapers to cover all of Tamriel? We need to convince the alliances to join with the guilds. Just like last time.", }, [4] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-53379 Good luck with that! It took Vanus to get the alliance leaders to work together last time. Wait, you know where the Earth Forge is?", }, [5] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52869 The Antiquarian Circle knows many secrets, Skordo. Now go. You have your mission and we have ours.", }, [6] = { ["name"] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", ["text"] = "115740052-0-52870 Right. Come on, pal, through the portal!", }, }, }, }, }, ["quest"] = { ["162658389-0-20 Rivenspire"] = { ["52420949-0-7310 Justice for the Fallen"] = { ["steps"] = { [1] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85229 Talk to Vanus Galerion", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67976 Gabrielle Benele appeared to announce that Vanus Galerion, leader of the Mages Guild, wants to talk to us. I should head outside and meet with him.", }, [2] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85230 Find the Worm Cult Nest", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67977 After some discussion, we agreed to meet at a cove on Rivenspire's northern coast. We hope to find the Worm Cult nest as described in the note I discovered. I should head to the area and begin my search.", }, [3] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85231 Enter the Worm Cult Nest", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67978 After some searching, I found an entrance tucked away between some rocks. I should lead Skordo, Vanus, and the others into the Worm Cult lair.", }, [4] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85232 Search the Worm Cult Nest", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67979 We entered the lair and our hunt for Mezamma has begun. I should search the Worm Cult nest for Mezamma and any information about the soul reapers.", }, [5] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85234 Find the Illusion Magic's Source", }, ["hidden"] = { [1] = "Umarłeś/aś.", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67980 We entered a flooded chamber inside the Worm Cult nest. Vanus senses illusion magic nearby. I should find the source so we can see what it hides.", }, [6] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85235 Examine the Journal", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67981 We found a journal that was protected by strong illusion magic. Hidden journals often contain useful information. I should read the journal to learn its secrets.", }, [7] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85236 Search the Worm Cult Nest", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67982 I read a journal of experimentation notes from someone who developed the soul reapers. I learned they siphon souls to a different location, and how I can destroy them. I should continue my search of the Worm Cult lair.", }, [8] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85237 Talk to Vanus Galerion", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67983 Vanus Galerion and I witnessed one of the Worm Cult's soul reapers in action. A cultist killed a captured mage and the device pulled out the victim's soul. I should talk to Vanus about what we saw.", }, [9] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85238 Find the Illusion Magic's Source", }, ["hidden"] = { [1] = "Umarłeś/aś.", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67984 As we searched, Vanus sensed more illusion magic nearby. It may hide more useful knowledge. I should find the source of the illusion magic.", }, [10] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85240 Examine the Scroll", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67985 Vanus and I found the illusion magic's source and he dispelled it with ease. It revealed a hidden scroll. I should read the scroll to learn what I can from it.", }, [11] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85242 Search Deeper into the Worm Cult Nest", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67986 We read a scroll written by Mezamma, the leader of this group of cultists. It described a plan to take the soul of every living person on Tamriel. I should continue my hunt for the evil Daedra.", }, [12] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85243 Pick Up Skordo's Sword", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67987 We found the bodies of the Fighters Guild members and what looks to be Skordo's sword. I should pick it up to confirm.", }, [13] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85244 Talk to Vanus Galerion", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67988 Vanus wants to see the sword we found. I should talk to him.", }, [14] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85245 Rescue Skordo the Knife", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67989 Vanus believes Skordo's in danger. We need to find and rescue him.", }, [15] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85246 Talk to Skordo the Knife", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67990 Mezamma tricked us and kidnapped Vanus. Skordo is injured and on edge. I should talk to him.", }, [16] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85269 Go to the Shornhelm Mages Guild", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-68014 While we learned important information at the Worm Nest, we also lost Skordo's Fighters Guild comrades and Vanus Galerion was captured. Gabrielle opened a portal to the Shornhelm Mages Guild. I should use it.", }, [17] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85270 Talk to Prince Azah", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-68015 Prince Azah responded to a summons to the Mages Guild and is demanding to know what transpired at the Worm Nest. I should talk to him.", }, [18] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85247 Go to the Earth Forge", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67991 Prince Azah figured out that Mezamma's next target is the Earth Forge, a secret Fighters Guild location. While he and Gabrielle try to rally the Three Alliances, Skordo and I need to go stop Mezamma.", }, [19] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85677 Talk to Skordo the Knife", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-68356 We arrived at the Earth Forge. I should talk to Skordo and see how he wants to handle the situation.", }, [20] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85248 Search for Mezamma", }, ["optional"] = { [1] = "256430276-0-68357 Destroy Soul Reapers", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67992 Skordo and I need to search the Earth Forge for Mezamma. Skordo's afraid she's using her illusion magic to impersonate him, which is how she infiltrated this secret location. Along the way, I should destroy any soul reapers I find.", }, [21] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85249 Destroy Mezamma", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67993 We found Mezamma. Now to destroy her and send her back to Oblivion for all the things she's done.", }, [22] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85250 Talk to Gabrielle Benele", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67994 I stopped Mezamma and avenged those who fell by her hand. Gabrielle arrived and wants to talk to me. I should see what news she brings.", }, [23] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85268 Go to Stirk", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67995 Gabrielle asked me to go to Stirk and convince my alliance's ambassador that the Worm Cult threat is real and that we all need to work together. Her portal will take me to the island.", }, [24] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85251 Find the Ambassadors on Stirk", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67996 We arrived on Stirk. Now to find my alliance's ambassador and try to talk some sense into them.", }, [25] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85294 Talk to Ambassador", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-68037 I should talk to my alliance's ambassador and try to convince them that we all need to work together to defeat the new Worm Cult threat.", }, [26] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85295 Examine Vanus Galerion's Staff", }, ["hidden"] = { [1] = "Umarłeś/aś.", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67997 After trying to convince the alliance ambassadors that the Worm Cult threat is real, Vanus Galerion's staff started glowing and reacting to my presence. Gabrielle suggests that I examine it.", }, [27] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-85252 Talk to Vanus Galerion", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67998 When I touched Vanus' staff, a projection of Vanus appeared. I should talk to him.", }, [28] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "121487972-0-17416 Talk to Prince Azah", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-67956 We received a message from Vanus Galerion, warning us that the Worm Cult is amassing forces on the island of Solstice in preparation for a massive attack. I should talk to Prince Azah about our next steps.", }, }, ["info"] = { ["items"] = { [1] = "267697733-0-8955 Worm Cult Journal", [2] = "267697733-0-8958 Resurrection and Revelation", [3] = "267697733-0-8973 Skordo's Sword", }, ["involved"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-124258 Vanus Galerion", [2] = "8290981-0-124072 Vanus Galerion", [3] = "8290981-0-124087 Skordo the Knife", [4] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", [5] = "8290981-0-127236 Skordo the Knife", [6] = "8290981-0-124217 Gabrielle Benele", }, ["description"] = { [1] = "265851556-0-7310 The Worm Cult has returned to launch attacks on the Fighters and Mages Guilds. Guildmaster Merric died in the last assault. Now Prince Azah seeks to rally allies, destroy their Worm Nest, and put an end to the Worm Cult. Again.", }, ["starter"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", }, ["finisher"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-124090 Prince Azah", }, }, }, }, }, ["books"] = { ["267200725-0-27 Tamriel"] = { ["267200725-0-2640 Worm Cult Nest"] = { [8297] = "51188213-0-8297 Resurrection and Revelation", [8293] = "51188213-0-8293 Worm Cult Journal", }, ["267200725-0-85 Shornhelm"] = { [8462] = "51188213-0-8462 Letter from the Fighters Guild", [2253] = "51188213-0-2253 Undeniable Truths of Attire", }, }, }, }