The Despot of Markarth.lua (153,631 bytes)
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[1] = "265851556-0-6550 Count Verandis Ravenwatch seeks to uncover a plot to conquer the Reach by an army of vampires and werewolves that calls itself the Gray Host. To succeed, he needs to earn the trust of the region's sovereign: the dreaded Despot of Markarth.",
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["description"] = "103224356-0-54454 Verandis encouraged me to begin my investigation by speaking with the nearby Reach sentry. She might give me an idea as to what type of information Ard Caddach would consider important enough to meet with us about.",
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["description"] = "103224356-0-54214 The sentry mentioned that the ard's soldiers have been called back to Markarth because Caddach feels the rebels are a bigger threat to the city than the Gray Host. I should explore east of the city and see what I can learn.",
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["description"] = "103224356-0-54218 I should approach the throne and share what I learned with Ard Caddach, the Despot of Markarth. Hopefully, this conversation will help us gain a better understanding of the Gray Host's plans for the region.",
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["description"] = "103224356-0-54224 Tayfaern, a member of Arana's rebels, wants me to investigate a few Gray Host stockpiles and tell him what they're storing there. If I perform this favor, he might introduce me to Arana.",
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["description"] = "103224356-0-54225 The Gray Host stockpiles contained gray reliquaries and witch pikes. I also found a letter that mentioned a gathering circle, northwest of Valthume Barrow, where a spy meets with the Gray Host. I should investigate before I return to the rebel camp.",
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["description"] = "103224356-0-54228 As I prepared to leave the ruin, the rebel witch, Arana, appeared. I should speak with her.",
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["description"] = "103224356-0-54230 A note in the gathering circle confirms that Lady Belain is working with the Gray Host, and Arana revealed that Belain is also a vampire. I need to go to Valthume and observe a meeting between her and the Gray Host leader.",
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["description"] = "103224356-0-54232 I found Lady Belain speaking to the leader of the Gray Host. I should observe from the shadows to learn their plans.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38726 Here, my friend. Was your hunt successful?",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-39598 Over here, my friend. How went your audience with the ard?",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38794 Welcome back, my friend. Tell me what you learned.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-39133 Sentry Bodfe sent word. The Gray Host is—",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-39484 I'll hear no more of this! Go! I want to talk to the outsider.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38796 Belain hasn't returned, but she could have other eyes here in court. Be wary.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38871 Be off, reeker. Ard Caddach refuses to see you. Now go before I gut you.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38872 The ard needs to hear what I have to say, my friend. It is imperative that we speak.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38986 Stay here as long as you like. I'm done waiting for Ard Caddach to muster the clans.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38987 Are you, now? And what do you plan to do about it? Join those rebels? You wouldn't have the first clue about how to find them!",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-39064 Well, then, your head can wind up on a pike with the rest of them, you damn fool.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-39065 Come on, Melina … you can do this ….",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38758 Do not be concerned, Rada al-Saran. Your plan proceeds. Caddach hangs upon my every word and soon Reachfolk will fill Markarth like a larder.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38759 Excellent. With Markarth prepared, we need only claim the Arkthzand Keystone.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38760 I'll make inquiries. Just remember our arrangement. Like you, I hate to be disappointed.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38761 You there, in the shadows. You can't hide from the Ashen Lord. Follow me if you dare.",
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["text"] = "115740052-0-38783 You actually followed? There's fire in your veins, I'll give you that. Very well. You may speak to me.",
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["200879108-0-63808 Actually, that task falls to you. A favor for a favor, yes? That's how business works here.\n\nLocate the rebels. Find Arana and urge her to stop meddling in Markarth's affairs. Do that, and you shall earn a place for you and your count in the Reach."] =
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["200879108-0-64228 Yes. A bridge between the Reach and the civilized world.\n\nThere's simply no reason that the people of Tamriel should go on killing each other. We have an opportunity to build a kinder, better Tamriel. I'm here to help make that future come to pass."] =
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["200879108-0-64241 It's a matter of timing. Since the arrival of the Gray Host, the land beyond the city walls has become perilous. The ard urges everyone to take shelter here in Markarth, while Arana calls them away.\n\nHer reckless endeavor will get everyone killed."] =
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["200879108-0-64229 A genuine desire for peace brought me here.\n\nThe Reach finds itself beset from all sides. Orcs, Nords, Bretons, Imperials … they all seek the destruction of the Reachfolk. I try to serve as a bridge of sorts."] =
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["200879108-0-64226 While I may not have been born and raised in the Reach, I have earned my place as friend and counselor to Ard Caddach.\n\nHis subjects call me a keep-witch. I assure you, this is a term of the utmost respect among the Reachfolk."] =
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["200879108-0-64230 A history lesson? Very well.\n\nCaddach is the cousin of the late Emperor Leovic. He was appointed ruler of Markarth and has governed this region ever since."] =
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["55049764-2-12983 If the sentry allowed you to enter the throne room, you must have news to share with Ard Caddach. So why are you talking to me? Making the ard wait is … unwise."] =
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["55049764-0-12983 That look on your face. I know curiosity when I see it. Very well. I can spare a few more moments before sending you off on your task.\n\nWhat does the outsider in Ard Caddach's court wish to know?"] =
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["200879108-0-64240 Peace, yes. Of a sort. As long as we stay out of their way, the Gray Host has no quarrel with us. Besides, the walls of Markarth are impregnable. The Reachfolk are perfectly safe in here.\n\nNow go. Find Arana. A favor performed is a favor returned."] =
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["200879108-0-63806 Therein lies the problem. Reach witches are experts at losing themselves in the many caves and copses that decorate the landscape. It's like finding a tooth in a hen's beak.\n\nMost witches give deference to the ard. Arana … is a troublemaker."] =
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["55049764-1-12983 I couldn't help but overhear. Ard Caddach's voice, it carries.\n\nNow tell me about the leader of the witch-rebels. The name you provided. Arana, I believe you said."] =
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["228103012-0-63806 Yes. Ard Caddach asked me to help you find her."] = "",
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[2] = "55049764-1-12983 I couldn't help but overhear. Ard Caddach's voice, it carries.\n\nNow tell me about the leader of the witch-rebels. The name you provided. Arana, I believe you said.",
[3] = "55049764-0-12983 That look on your face. I know curiosity when I see it. Very well. I can spare a few more moments before sending you off on your task.\n\nWhat does the outsider in Ard Caddach's court wish to know?",
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["228103012-0-63806 Yes. Ard Caddach asked me to help you find her."] =
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["200879108-0-63806 Therein lies the problem. Reach witches are experts at losing themselves in the many caves and copses that decorate the landscape. It's like finding a tooth in a hen's beak.\n\nMost witches give deference to the ard. Arana … is a troublemaker."] = "",
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["204987124-0-64238 If they're just a nuisance, why do you want me to find Arana?"] =
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["200879108-0-64241 It's a matter of timing. Since the arrival of the Gray Host, the land beyond the city walls has become perilous. The ard urges everyone to take shelter here in Markarth, while Arana calls them away.\n\nHer reckless endeavor will get everyone killed."] = "",
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["204987124-0-63806 So Ard Caddach wants you to find her?"] =
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["200879108-0-63808 Actually, that task falls to you. A favor for a favor, yes? That's how business works here.\n\nLocate the rebels. Find Arana and urge her to stop meddling in Markarth's affairs. Do that, and you shall earn a place for you and your count in the Reach."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64221 Spies? In my city? Hmm. That would explain some things. But that and a vague location aren't enough to get me to sit down and drink with a High Elf.\n\nWhat else have you got? And remember, my patience is wearing thin."] =
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["55049764-5-12967 What fool do I have to behead for letting you in here? You're not of the Reach or the clans. You've either got the sense of a goat or the heart of a sabre cat. I'm eager to find out which. Now speak plainly. What brings you to the Despot of Markarth?"] =
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["228103012-0-63727 I bring information about the witch-rebels from Count Verandis Ravenwatch."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64881 Arana? I know that name. She's a honey-tongued fanatic who refused to bury her sword when I forged a peace with the Gray Host. She's slippery, but I didn't realize she led the rebels. \n\nSniffing out a Reach witch. That commands respect. For now."] =
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["204987124-0-64881 Did you say you made peace with the Gray Host?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64223 Aye. They agreed to spare the city while they look for some ancient relic. Dwarven, I suspect. They can have it.\n\nVerandis wants to meet? Then talk to my advisor, Lady Belain. Track down Arana for her and I'll listen to every word he has to say."] =
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["204987124-0-64223 All right, I'll speak to Lady Belain."] = "",
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["200879108-0-63727 The fancy Elf who won't take no for an answer? He should have made this offer earlier. News concerning the rebels is a beast worth skinning.\n\nTell me something I don't know and I won't have you fed to my hunting dogs."] =
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["200879108-0-64850 Not yet, you don't. But you will. Ard Caddach's as likely to remove your head from your shoulders as listen to you, so talk fast, outsider.\n\nAnd remember, the ard has no patience for fools or flatterers. Keep that in mind."] =
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["55049764-2-13009 You again? You dare to disgrace Understone Keep with your presence, outsider? That takes guts, I'll give you that.\n\nWhat's your business in the ard's keep?"] =
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["200879108-0-64849 Do you, now? And you want to share that information with Ard Caddach? You're certainly full of surprises, outsider.\n\nAll right. I'll allow you to approach the throne. If your courage holds out. Fair warning—the ard's in a foul temper today."] =
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["204987124-0-64849 I understand."] = "",
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[2] = "55049764-2-13009 You again? You dare to disgrace Understone Keep with your presence, outsider? That takes guts, I'll give you that.\n\nWhat's your business in the ard's keep?",
[3] = "55049764-1-13009 I'm almost certain I granted you an audience with the ard. Get to it before I change my mind.",
[4] = "55049764-0-13009 Not many outsiders appear before Ard Caddach's throne and live to tell the tale. Since you're still alive, you must have won his favor. At least for now.\n\nIn Markarth, you're useful or you're dead. Remember that.",
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["200879108-0-64850 Not yet, you don't. But you will. Ard Caddach's as likely to remove your head from your shoulders as listen to you, so talk fast, outsider.\n\nAnd remember, the ard has no patience for fools or flatterers. Keep that in mind."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64069 Vampiric salvation. To accomplish this, he needed to break Molag Bal's hold over us and stop mortals from hunting us. I counseled peace with mortals, and for a time he agreed.\n\nBut things changed and I left the Gray Host. I thought he died with them."] =
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["200879108-0-64013 You spoke to Rada? Did he—? No matter. If Rada al-Saran is here, our time grows short.\n\nTalk to Caddach. If he deems what you tell him worthy, maybe he'll finally be willing to work with me. Then we can figure out how to deal with the Gray Host."] =
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["204987124-0-64013 All right, I'll talk to Ard Caddach."] = "",
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["55049764-3-12960 I've been watching, but Lady Belain hasn't returned to Understone Keep yet. I wonder how the ard plans to deal with her.\n\nSpeaking of Ard Caddach, will he meet with me now? Will he help us stop Rada al-Saran and the Gray Host?"] =
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["232026500-0-14543 Ard Caddach will meet with you, but he wants to keep Belain close for now."] = "",
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["55049764-2-12960 Your investigations uncovered that Ard Caddach's advisor, Lady Belain, is working with the Gray Host. And that she's a vampire. To hide that from me takes great power.\n\nTell me exactly what you heard during Rada al-Saran's conversation with her."] =
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["200879108-0-64070 Not exactly. At least, not all at once.\n\nWhen I first met Rada, he was immensely proud but utterly consumed by his failures. He tried to find relief in bloodshed and battle, but he was truly lost. I did my best to help him."] =
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[1] = "55049764-4-12960 Your arrival is fortuitous, as I have only just returned myself.\n\nWere you able to make contact with the rebels? Did you meet with Arana?",
[2] = "55049764-5-12960 It was only a matter of time before Rada and I crossed paths again. I just didn't think it would be this soon.",
[3] = "55049764-3-12960 I've been watching, but Lady Belain hasn't returned to Understone Keep yet. I wonder how the ard plans to deal with her.\n\nSpeaking of Ard Caddach, will he meet with me now? Will he help us stop Rada al-Saran and the Gray Host?",
[4] = "55049764-2-12960 Your investigations uncovered that Ard Caddach's advisor, Lady Belain, is working with the Gray Host. And that she's a vampire. To hide that from me takes great power.\n\nTell me exactly what you heard during Rada al-Saran's conversation with her.",
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["116521668-0-14543 That's some progress, at least. And farther than I was able to get on my own. Thank you.\n\nI'll talk to Caddach, then I'd like to make contact with Arana. We'll need the rebels' help and more if we're going to defeat the Gray Host."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64013 You spoke to Rada? Did he—? No matter. If Rada al-Saran is here, our time grows short.\n\nTalk to Caddach. If he deems what you tell him worthy, maybe he'll finally be willing to work with me. Then we can figure out how to deal with the Gray Host."] = "",
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["228103012-0-63469 Tell me more about Rada al-Saran."] =
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["200879108-0-63887 Flee the city? With the Gray Host prowling the countryside? Well, that's three valuable pieces of information. \n\nI want you to represent me before Ard Caddach. Explain what you learned and convince him to finally agree to meet with me."] =
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["55049764-9-12960 Speak with the ard's sentry. You'll need to convince her to gain an audience with Caddach.\n\nI think the information you uncovered about the rebels will be enough to interest the Despot of Markarth, but you can never be certain with Reachfolk."] =
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["200879108-0-65051 I'm lucky to have made it this far into the city. Caddach and his entourage have little patience for a noble such as myself. Especially a noble from a land they consider to be the home of their enemy. No, this task is better in your hands."] =
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["204987124-0-65051 So what will you be doing while I'm trying to see Ard Caddach?"] = "",
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["55049764-10-12960 You couldn't have timed your arrival any better. Ard Caddach holds court as we speak. We'll never have a better chance to gain an audience with him.\n\nDid your investigation uncover anything we can use? What did you learn?"] =
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["228103012-0-63885 The rebel leader might be Arana. They're gathering in the eastern hills."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64338 Impressive! You accomplished more in mere moments than I have been able to do since I arrived in this savage land.\n\nFind Arana. See if the witch-rebels will join our cause. I will continue my own investigations and meet you back here."] =
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["200879108-0-65173 I shall wait around here and continue to discreetly learn what I can about the Reach and its people. I also want to think about Arana and her rebels. Maybe there's a way to add them to our arsenal.\n\nGo. I'll be here when you get back."] =
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[3] = "55049764-8-12960 The sentry granted you an audience with Ard Caddach? Then go and talk to the man. The sooner he agrees to cooperate with us, the sooner we can deal with the Gray Host.",
[4] = "55049764-6-12960 Before you run off, tell me about your audience with Ard Caddach.",
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["200879108-0-65051 I'm lucky to have made it this far into the city. Caddach and his entourage have little patience for a noble such as myself. Especially a noble from a land they consider to be the home of their enemy. No, this task is better in your hands."] = "",
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["55049764-2-12967 The outsider returns. But are you a true warrior or a parasite like these damned leeches?\n\nDid you do as Lady Belain asked? Did you deal with Arana? Tell me you have her head in your pack. I've got a pike on the walls waiting to be decorated."] =
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["228103012-0-64972 I found Arana, but l learned something else. Lady Belain is working with the Gray Host."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64525 Markarth's the safest place right now. No matter how well Arana and her rebels know the hills, the vampires and the werewolves sniff them out. \n\nIf she keeps getting my best fighters killed, I swear I'll hang her from the city walls by her own guts."] =
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["204987124-1-64525 How did you become the Despot of Markarth?"] = "",
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["228103012-0-64534 How did you become the Despot of Markarth?"] = "",
["228103012-0-64524 Why are you and Arana at odds?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64540 No. That story's far worse.\n\nAnd no, I won't be telling it this day."] =
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["204987124-0-64540 Why are you and Arana at odds?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-65183 I'm going to sharpen my sword. And wait.\n\nIf you and the noble plan to fight the Gray Host, I won't stop you. But remember—Markarth is more than Dwarven stones and high walls. It's strength. Make Arana understand that. That's how you can help."] =
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["204987124-0-65183 I'll consider that. Have I done enough that you'll agree to talk to Count Verandis now?"] = "",
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["55049764-6-12967 Not now, outsider. Away with you or I'll have my Stonehands turn you into a rug."] =
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["200879108-0-64524 Because I'm the Ard of Markarth and she refuses to heed my commands!\n\nLook, every Reach warrior who dies fighting Arana's private war against the Gray Host makes all of us weaker. We need our strength, now more than ever."] =
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["204987124-0-64524 So you want me to convince her to bring her people into the city?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64539 You ask more questions than my third wife!\n\nLeovic's clan—my clan—squabbled over the scraps after Varen murdered my cousin. Pretty soon, they came to take my city. So I bound their ankles and tossed them all to the rocks. Head first."] =
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["204987124-0-64539 You murdered your entire clan?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64527 We made a deal. We gather in the city and leave them free to find whatever bit of Dwarven nonsense brought them to the Reach in the first place.\n\nOf course, Lady Belain brokered that peace, so now I suppose our bargain is suspect."] =
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["204987124-0-64527 Then help us fight them."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64973 We grab a handful of hot coals and dance on a bed of straw. These coals burn, rover. Right to the bone. But if you drop even one, the straw alights and flames take all of you to Molag Bal.\n\nDo you see? Belain's a hot coal, so I grip her tight."] =
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["204987124-0-64973 Now that you know for sure, what are you going to do?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64975 Allow? I can count on three fingers the number of people I allow in Understone Keep. The rest? They come and go as they please.\n\nLet me tell you about the ember dance. It's a ceremony we perform here in the Reach. Have you ever heard of it?"] =
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["204987124-0-64975 No."] = "",
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["200879108-0-65046 Still begging? I should have the tongue ripped from your head and—damn it, rover. A favor for a favor, aye. That's the Reach way.\n\nAll right. Tell the noble. Ard Caddach will see him whenever he's ready."] =
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["204987124-0-65046 I'll let Count Verandis know."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64541 All that were left, aye. And the word is executed, not murdered.\n\nAn ard offers food, freedom, and protection with his right hand. With his left, he promises cruelty and punishment. Those that covet the right get the left. Simple as that."] =
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["204987124-0-64541 Is that when they gave you the title, Despot of Markarth?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64534 That's a title given to me by outsiders. I use it to frighten the neighbors and keep away the riffraff.\n\nI'm the Ard of Markarth. Leovic, the last Longhouse Emperor, was my cousin. I inherited the throne by blood. Had to keep it by blood, too."] =
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["204987124-0-64534 What do you mean?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64532 The city walls are still our strongest play, rover. Like headstones, they mark the thousands of enemies who died trying to breach Markarth's defenses.\n\nWe'll bide our time and wait for the Gray Host to show their true intentions. Then I'll act."] =
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["204987124-1-64532 How did you become the Despot of Markarth?"] = "",
["204987124-0-64532 Why are you and Arana at odds?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64972 Hmm. That's not what you were asked to look into. Still, it confirms my own suspicions about my keep-witch.\n\nDon't look so surprised. I'm not half as stupid as people think, rover."] =
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["204987124-0-64972 If you suspected she was working with the Gray Host, why allow her to remain in your court?"] = "",
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[1] = "55049764-3-12967 The outsider returns! Give me a moment to finish what I'm doing, then you can tell me all about your hunt.",
[2] = "55049764-2-12967 The outsider returns. But are you a true warrior or a parasite like these damned leeches?\n\nDid you do as Lady Belain asked? Did you deal with Arana? Tell me you have her head in your pack. I've got a pike on the walls waiting to be decorated.",
[3] = "55049764-1-12967 You think I'm foolish to keep Lady Belain close, don't you? It takes a bit of foolishness to rule this place, don't you know?\n\nYou tell this High Elf of yours. I'll see him if he wants.",
[4] = "55049764-6-12967 Not now, outsider. Away with you or I'll have my Stonehands turn you into a rug.",
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["204987124-0-64539 You murdered your entire clan?"] =
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["200879108-0-64541 All that were left, aye. And the word is executed, not murdered.\n\nAn ard offers food, freedom, and protection with his right hand. With his left, he promises cruelty and punishment. Those that covet the right get the left. Simple as that."] = "",
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["228103012-0-64524 Why are you and Arana at odds?"] =
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["200879108-0-64524 Because I'm the Ard of Markarth and she refuses to heed my commands!\n\nLook, every Reach warrior who dies fighting Arana's private war against the Gray Host makes all of us weaker. We need our strength, now more than ever."] = "",
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["228103012-0-64972 I found Arana, but l learned something else. Lady Belain is working with the Gray Host."] =
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["200879108-0-64972 Hmm. That's not what you were asked to look into. Still, it confirms my own suspicions about my keep-witch.\n\nDon't look so surprised. I'm not half as stupid as people think, rover."] = "",
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["204987124-0-64541 Is that when they gave you the title, Despot of Markarth?"] =
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["200879108-0-64540 No. That story's far worse.\n\nAnd no, I won't be telling it this day."] = "",
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["228103012-0-64527 Why don't you think the Gray Host will attack Markarth?"] =
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["204987124-0-65183 I'll consider that. Have I done enough that you'll agree to talk to Count Verandis now?"] =
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["200879108-0-65046 Still begging? I should have the tongue ripped from your head and—damn it, rover. A favor for a favor, aye. That's the Reach way.\n\nAll right. Tell the noble. Ard Caddach will see him whenever he's ready."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64527 We made a deal. We gather in the city and leave them free to find whatever bit of Dwarven nonsense brought them to the Reach in the first place.\n\nOf course, Lady Belain brokered that peace, so now I suppose our bargain is suspect."] = "",
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["204987124-0-64524 So you want me to convince her to bring her people into the city?"] =
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["200879108-0-64525 Markarth's the safest place right now. No matter how well Arana and her rebels know the hills, the vampires and the werewolves sniff them out. \n\nIf she keeps getting my best fighters killed, I swear I'll hang her from the city walls by her own guts."] = "",
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["204987124-0-65046 I'll let Count Verandis know."] =
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["200879108-0-64532 The city walls are still our strongest play, rover. Like headstones, they mark the thousands of enemies who died trying to breach Markarth's defenses.\n\nWe'll bide our time and wait for the Gray Host to show their true intentions. Then I'll act."] = "",
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["204987124-0-64975 No."] =
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["200879108-0-64973 We grab a handful of hot coals and dance on a bed of straw. These coals burn, rover. Right to the bone. But if you drop even one, the straw alights and flames take all of you to Molag Bal.\n\nDo you see? Belain's a hot coal, so I grip her tight."] = "",
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["204987124-0-64973 Now that you know for sure, what are you going to do?"] =
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["200879108-0-65183 I'm going to sharpen my sword. And wait.\n\nIf you and the noble plan to fight the Gray Host, I won't stop you. But remember—Markarth is more than Dwarven stones and high walls. It's strength. Make Arana understand that. That's how you can help."] = "",
},
["204987124-0-64972 If you suspected she was working with the Gray Host, why allow her to remain in your court?"] =
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["200879108-0-64975 Allow? I can count on three fingers the number of people I allow in Understone Keep. The rest? They come and go as they please.\n\nLet me tell you about the ember dance. It's a ceremony we perform here in the Reach. Have you ever heard of it?"] = "",
},
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["200879108-0-64539 You ask more questions than my third wife!\n\nLeovic's clan—my clan—squabbled over the scraps after Varen murdered my cousin. Pretty soon, they came to take my city. So I bound their ankles and tossed them all to the rocks. Head first."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64534 That's a title given to me by outsiders. I use it to frighten the neighbors and keep away the riffraff.\n\nI'm the Ard of Markarth. Leovic, the last Longhouse Emperor, was my cousin. I inherited the throne by blood. Had to keep it by blood, too."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64958 And you, as well. I only wish we weren't in the midst of yet another crisis.\n\nI formed the Ravenwatch to deal with this type of eventuality. But even with centuries to prepare, I find myself caught off guard. And Caddach's stubbornness doesn't help."] =
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["55049764-14-12960 Good to see you, my friend. I could use an ally in this desolate place. The Gray Host has turned its attention upon the Reach, but the local ruler refuses my help. This so-called Despot of Markarth thinks walls and sentries will hold back their fury."] =
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["228103012-0-64216 How will information help get us an audience with Ard Caddach?"] = "",
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["55049764-11-12960 I heard what the sentry said. Why would Caddach recall his soldiers and leave the Gray Host unmolested? That makes no sense.\n\nGo. Learn more about these so-called witch-rebels. We can use what you find to get us into Ard Caddach's throne room."] =
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["200879108-0-64216 Reachfolk deal in bargains. They respect strength and skill. And they believe in rewarding favors. If we can bring something important to the ard while demonstrating these qualities, I think he'll agree to hear us out."] =
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["204987124-1-64111 Tell me more about the Despot of Markarth."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64136 No, of course not.\n\nI won't mince words. The Reachmen are a stubborn and unruly people. They resort to violence at the least provocation. But despite the opinion of most of civilized Tamriel, they aren't frothing barbarians."] =
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["204987124-1-64136 I stopped the Gray Host in Western Skyrim."] = "",
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["20958740-1-8041 I'll help figure out what the Gray Host is planning and get you in to see the Despot of Markarth."] = "",
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["55049764-12-12960 Remember, remain respectful but wary when dealing with Reachfolk. They don't suffer long speeches—or even short ones. Keep your conversation with the sentry brief and to the point.\n\nOnce you find something, meet me in Markarth at Understone Keep."] =
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["200879108-0-64967 Yes. But too few.\n\nWe tracked Rada al-Saran to the Reach and found the place crawling with Gray Host warriors. He's here for a reason, and I think it goes beyond simple conquest, but the truth of his motives elude me."] =
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["204987124-1-64967 Tell me more about the Despot of Markarth."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64131 An appellation he earned, as I understand it.\n\nArd Caddach is said to be ruthless and powerful, a cruel leader who seeks the ruin of Tamriel and the death of any who reject the spirits—or what you and I call the Daedric Princes."] =
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["204987124-0-64131 Is any of that true?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-65174 Yes. So my ward Fennorian has told me. Which is even more of a reason for you to help me here in the Reach.\n\nWhatever Rada al-Saran began in Western Skyrim, I believe he has something even more terrible in mind for the Reachfolk."] =
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["200879108-0-64109 This Gray Host is somehow connected to the army that ravaged the land in the First Era. Like their ancient counterpart, I assume they seek to conquer and destroy. I need to learn more to know for sure.\n\nMeanwhile, we must get the Reach to prepare."] =
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["200879108-0-64218 If we're to stop the Gray Host and help the Reach, we don't have a choice. At the very least, we need his resources and support.\n\nIn my time here, I've heard about these rebels, but I'm not sure the extent of their rebellion. See what you can learn."] =
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[2] = "55049764-13-12960 With your help, we may save the Reach yet. While I continue to exert diplomatic pressure, I need you to find information the ard will consider valuable. Something concerning the rebels that plague his rule, perhaps.\n\nStart by talking to the sentry.",
[3] = "55049764-12-12960 Remember, remain respectful but wary when dealing with Reachfolk. They don't suffer long speeches—or even short ones. Keep your conversation with the sentry brief and to the point.\n\nOnce you find something, meet me in Markarth at Understone Keep.",
[4] = "55049764-11-12960 I heard what the sentry said. Why would Caddach recall his soldiers and leave the Gray Host unmolested? That makes no sense.\n\nGo. Learn more about these so-called witch-rebels. We can use what you find to get us into Ard Caddach's throne room.",
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["200879108-0-64136 No, of course not.\n\nI won't mince words. The Reachmen are a stubborn and unruly people. They resort to violence at the least provocation. But despite the opinion of most of civilized Tamriel, they aren't frothing barbarians."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64287 Daedra, spirits, crows … it's all the same. Where you see evil gods, we see teachers. Cruel ones, for certain. But that's the world, right?\n\nA stone will kill you if it strikes your head, but lifting the same stone makes us strong."] =
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["204987124-0-64287 Your rebellion. Do you intend to overthrow Markarth?"] = "",
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["55049764-1-12992 Tayfaern told me about you, harrier. You wanted to talk? Well, here I am.\n\nWhat will it be? A battle? I haven't turned anyone into a goat recently, but I'm willing to try if you so much as raise your weapon."] =
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["228103012-0-63928 You're the leader of the witch-rebels?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64269 Not yet. Not until all the beasts of the woods howl his name. And every day he heeds Belain is another day he proves me right.\n\nThe Gray Host has dark plans for Markarth. Caddach's stubbornness will get everyone in that city killed."] =
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["204987124-1-64269 Tell me more about you and your rebels."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64262 Caddach's dream of being king.\n\nOh, he has a true heart. In better times, he's a fine leader. But we face a lean season. We're hungry, but instead of filling the larder, he dreams of a golden crown. His foolish pride has brought this upon our people."] =
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["204987124-0-64262 He rules Markarth. Shouldn't he be crowned the Reach's king?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64275 Aye. Free blood. That's what the Reach is. Freedom.\n\nIn the Reach, we do as we please. Only way to stop us is to kill us. And we don't die easy. Same goes for you, I'd say."] =
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["204987124-1-64275 Your rebellion. Do you plan to overthrow Markarth?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64261 Overthrow Markarth? What in Namira's name would I do with all that dead stone?\n\nNo. My purpose is clear. I need to help our people by shaking Caddach out of his dream. If that doesn't work, I'll split his skull and let it spill out on its own."] =
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["204987124-0-64261 What dream is that?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64285 Daedra? Oh, the spirits … the old ones. Yes, I've heard them called that.\n\nThe world is full of whispers, for those with the patience to hear. Most thinbloods are just too busy begging pardons from dead gods to pay attention. Pity."] =
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["204987124-0-64285 But you do worship the Daedric Princes."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64270 What's to tell? I'm a proud woman of the Reach. A daughter of wind, sweat, and the rich soil. As for my brothers and sisters, they're good Reachfolk, every last one of them. They mind the spirits and love the land.\n\nThe real question is who are you?"] =
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["204987124-0-64270 I'm Tiny Tina z Trojmiasta."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64260 Of course she is. She's a vampire, after all. We tried to slay her twice without much luck. Quick as a spooked hare, that one, and twice as cautious. We'll have her fangs soon enough, though.\n\nYou can read? What else does that sheet of paper say?"] =
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["204987124-0-64260 Apparently, she's meeting with the leader of the Gray Host in Valthume Barrow."] = "",
},
["200879108-0-64274 A fine name, I suppose. For an outsider. But what's in your heart?\n\nMost thinbloods come to the Reach wheezing under the weight of their purses and writ-laws. You, though. I smell the blood of the Reach in you. Not much, but maybe it's enough."] =
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["204987124-0-64274 The blood of the Reach?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-63930 The leader? Now that's a worthy bit of news.\n\nBones and birds guide us well, but there's no replacing a cunning hunter. Go to the barrow, harrier. Listen in on their meeting. Find out what Belain and her master are up to, and I'll hear you out."] =
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["204987124-0-63930 All right. I'll find out what Lady Belain and the Gray Host are up to."] = "",
},
["200879108-0-64284 I'm sure! We're not all like the blood-sucking Belain or my misguided sisters from Icereach, though. Some of us aren't overenthusiastic malcontents with a penchant for violence and destruction.\n\nNot all the time, anyway."] =
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["204987124-0-64284 Does your power come from Daedra?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64280 I am. And a fine one at that.\n\nWhat? Never met a witch before, harrier?"] =
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["204987124-0-64280 Not one quite like you."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64262 Caddach's dream of being king.\n\nOh, he has a true heart. In better times, he's a fine leader. But we face a lean season. We're hungry, but instead of filling the larder, he dreams of a golden crown. His foolish pride has brought this upon our people."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64284 I'm sure! We're not all like the blood-sucking Belain or my misguided sisters from Icereach, though. Some of us aren't overenthusiastic malcontents with a penchant for violence and destruction.\n\nNot all the time, anyway."] = "",
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["204987124-0-63930 All right. I'll find out what Lady Belain and the Gray Host are up to."] =
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["200879108-0-64260 Of course she is. She's a vampire, after all. We tried to slay her twice without much luck. Quick as a spooked hare, that one, and twice as cautious. We'll have her fangs soon enough, though.\n\nYou can read? What else does that sheet of paper say?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64270 What's to tell? I'm a proud woman of the Reach. A daughter of wind, sweat, and the rich soil. As for my brothers and sisters, they're good Reachfolk, every last one of them. They mind the spirits and love the land.\n\nThe real question is who are you?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64274 A fine name, I suppose. For an outsider. But what's in your heart?\n\nMost thinbloods come to the Reach wheezing under the weight of their purses and writ-laws. You, though. I smell the blood of the Reach in you. Not much, but maybe it's enough."] = "",
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["204987124-0-64284 Does your power come from Daedra?"] =
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["200879108-0-64285 Daedra? Oh, the spirits … the old ones. Yes, I've heard them called that.\n\nThe world is full of whispers, for those with the patience to hear. Most thinbloods are just too busy begging pardons from dead gods to pay attention. Pity."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64275 Aye. Free blood. That's what the Reach is. Freedom.\n\nIn the Reach, we do as we please. Only way to stop us is to kill us. And we don't die easy. Same goes for you, I'd say."] = "",
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["200879108-0-63930 The leader? Now that's a worthy bit of news.\n\nBones and birds guide us well, but there's no replacing a cunning hunter. Go to the barrow, harrier. Listen in on their meeting. Find out what Belain and her master are up to, and I'll hear you out."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64261 Overthrow Markarth? What in Namira's name would I do with all that dead stone?\n\nNo. My purpose is clear. I need to help our people by shaking Caddach out of his dream. If that doesn't work, I'll split his skull and let it spill out on its own."] = "",
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[2] = "55049764-4-13009 Didn't you hear? You and that fancy bastard aren't welcome here. Get, or I'll make a scarf out of your guts!",
[3] = "55049764-3-13009 Go east and sniff out the rebels, outsider. Maybe that will get you your meeting with the ard.\n\nNow I need to return to Understone Keep and report to Ard Caddach.",
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["200879108-0-65050 You are? Well, I haven't actually gone and joined them yet. I was just about to head for their camp, but … well, I don't know exactly where it is. Just that it lies to the east, in the foothills. Or so I was told.\n\nI've said too much. Go away."] =
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["228103012-0-64864 What do you expect me to find in these Gray Host stockpiles?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64916 There may be a peace of sorts inside Markarth, but out here we're outnumbered and fighting for our lives. Nothing unusual in that.\n\nWe won't let the Gray Host desecrate our land. And we won't let Caddach give it away just to avoid a little blood."] =
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["204987124-1-64894 I fought the Icereach Coven before."] = "",
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["204987124-0-63899 All right. I'll investigate the Gray Host stockpiles."] = "",
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["204987124-1-64917 Ard Caddach made peace with the Gray Host. Why are you still fighting?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64920 Well, you'll probably have to fight them again. They stalk these hills like old ghosts. They're allied with the Gray Host now, don't you know?\n\nGreedy hags, the lot of them. I respect their strength, but their hearts are all twisted inside."] =
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["200879108-0-63897 Witch-rebels, huh? That's just a label applied by the oppressors, don't you think?\n\nLook, we have enough trouble with those Gray Host bastards and Caddach's soldiers. We don't need a curious outsider blundering around and getting in our way, too."] =
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["204987124-0-63897 I'm hunting the Gray Host, too. I need to talk to your leader, Arana."] = "",
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[1] = "55049764-3-12985 These hills belong to the Reachfolk, rover. Turn around and go back the way you came, or I'll have your nose for a trophy!",
[2] = "55049764-2-12985 The stockpiles were spotted to the east and south. If you can find out what the Gray Host is using them for, then we'll owe you a favor. And true Reachfolk never renege on a favor.",
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["55049764-1-12987 Go on, off with you! I don't need you staring at my misery, outsider. It's … embarrassing enough I got ambushed by the rebels."] =
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["200879108-0-64219 No. Like ghosts, these rebels are!\n\nI plan to return to Markarth and petition the ard to let me take a war party out to find them. They must be hiding in the eastern foothills. I don't care if they are fighting the Gray Host. They're mine!"] =
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["204987124-0-64219 Good luck with that."] = "",
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["200879108-0-63908 Aye. Like a pack of wild dogs, they were. Kept shouting \"Arana, Arana\" as they bore down on me. I took an arrow in the leg before they listened to me. Before they decided I wasn't an invader.\n\nI think Arana spoke to me. I think she was their leader."] =
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[2] = "55049764-1-12987 Go on, off with you! I don't need you staring at my misery, outsider. It's … embarrassing enough I got ambushed by the rebels.",
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["204987124-0-64359 Yes."] = "",
["204987124-1-64359 [Lie] No."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64366 A threat implies only the possibility of punishment. I do not threaten.\n\nBelain has Caddach's ear. If he takes your side, she kills him and chaos descends on Markarth. If he stands by Belain, you will be executed. Neither outcome benefits you."] =
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["200879108-0-63997 You stand before Rada al-Saran and seek to understand his purpose?\n\nBetter a torchbug try to comprehend the secrets of alchemy or a mudcrab the intricacies of necromancy. These events began millennia before your birth. They concern you not at all."] =
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["204987124-0-63997 We're going to stop you."] = "",
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["204987124-0-64000 I don't have to tell you anything."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64362 Not when your purpose is worthy. I do what I do for love.\n\nMy turn. Your ally. Are they a High Elf?"] =
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["204987124-1-64362 [Lie] No."] = "",
["204987124-0-64362 Yes."] = "",
},
["55049764-0-12997 You. The thorn that caused me no small amount of irritation in Solitude. You thought yourself so clever, so stealthy, spying on me from the shadows. But the darkness answers to me.\n\nSo tell me, hero. Why have you come to this forsaken barrow?"] =
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["228103012-0-63997 Why have you brought the Gray Host to the Reach?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64336 Excellent! Then by all means, ask your first question."] =
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["204987124-1-64336 What's Lady Belain's role in this?"] = "",
["204987124-0-64336 Why do you want to conquer the Reach?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64385 As you wish. Know that this level of cordiality will not be repeated.\n\nAnd this is not a threat. If you continue to meddle in my affairs, I will take far more than your life. On that, you have my word."] =
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["200879108-0-64337 That word holds little meaning for me now, but yes.\n\nIn my youth, I dedicated my life to perfection. In art. Perfection. In love. Perfection. In war … especially in war. Perfection. To attain glory in Yokuda, nothing less would do."] =
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["204987124-0-64337 Perfection is impossible to attain."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64381 And I don't have to resist the urge to rip out your throat and gorge on your blood.\n\nBut we are civilized beings. Exchanging pleasantries in this humble setting. Perhaps we can come to some sort of arrangement. A tip for a tap, as it were."] =
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["204987124-0-64381 What kind of arrangement are you talking about?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64368 Of course he does. Thank you for your honesty.\n\nNow, do you have anything else to ask?"] =
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["204987124-0-64368 What do you have planned for the Reach?"] = "",
["204987124-1-64368 Where do you come from?"] = "",
["204987124-2-64368 I have nothing more to say to you."] = "",
},
["200879108-0-64369 Deception? How disappointing. Still, the lie reveals the truth.\n\nDo you have anything left to ask?"] =
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["204987124-1-64369 Where do you come from?"] = "",
["204987124-2-64369 I have nothing more to say to you."] = "",
["204987124-0-64369 What do you have planned for the Reach?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64370 Others? Who? Reachfolk? The witch Arana? Your mysterious ally? I am unconcerned.\n\nNow, for my question. This ally that hides behind your eyes, does he seek to protect the world by going against his own kind?"] =
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["204987124-1-64370 [Lie] No."] = "",
["204987124-0-64370 Yes."] = "",
},
["200879108-0-64355 Precisely.\n\nAfter the conquest of Hammerfell, I wandered in search of new challenges. I found only one. Leki. Daughter to Ruptga and master of the sword. We fought for three grueling days, without pause for rest or nourishment."] =
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["204987124-0-64355 A great victory."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64357 Interesting. A picture begins to emerge.\n\nDo you have anything else to ask?"] =
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["204987124-2-64357 I have nothing more to say to you."] = "",
["204987124-1-64357 What is Lady Belain's role in this?"] = "",
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["204987124-0-64365 I don't take kindly to threats."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64358 Lies are a coward's refuge. Still, your thoughts reveal the truth.\n\nWhat else do you wish to know?"] =
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["200879108-0-64364 A lie. But I see the truth in your thoughts.\n\nStill, I shall give you another chance. Ask another question."] =
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["204987124-2-64364 I have nothing more to say to you."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64356 But I didn't win. I didn't lose, either.\n\nI could not accept a draw, however. The cold reality of my imperfection. That resentment drove me to Molag Bal. It took the patient wisdom of a friend to break perfection's hold on me. Now. Your turn."] =
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["55049764-2-12997 I propose a simple arrangement. A truth for a truth. Ask a question. I will answer honestly, then I will ask a question in turn.\n\nA fair compromise, don't you agree?"] =
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["228103012-0-64336 All right, I'll play your game."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64351 Is it? Beyond the Sea of Pearls, peerless swordmasters were as common as grains of sand. Even the grandest victories felt commonplace.\n\nIn a land of heroes, how can anyone claim to be exceptional?"] =
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["204987124-0-64351 Someone who is perfect can."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64350 That is a complicated question. A being as old as I can claim many origins.\n\nThis flesh was born on the distant isles of Yokuda. This spirit was forged on the bloody shores of Hammerfell. This purpose … it grew from love. And necessity."] =
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["204987124-0-64350 You're a Yokudan."] = "",
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[1] = "55049764-0-12997 You. The thorn that caused me no small amount of irritation in Solitude. You thought yourself so clever, so stealthy, spying on me from the shadows. But the darkness answers to me.\n\nSo tell me, hero. Why have you come to this forsaken barrow?",
[2] = "55049764-2-12997 I propose a simple arrangement. A truth for a truth. Ask a question. I will answer honestly, then I will ask a question in turn.\n\nA fair compromise, don't you agree?",
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["200879108-0-64385 As you wish. Know that this level of cordiality will not be repeated.\n\nAnd this is not a threat. If you continue to meddle in my affairs, I will take far more than your life. On that, you have my word."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64355 Precisely.\n\nAfter the conquest of Hammerfell, I wandered in search of new challenges. I found only one. Leki. Daughter to Ruptga and master of the sword. We fought for three grueling days, without pause for rest or nourishment."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64370 Others? Who? Reachfolk? The witch Arana? Your mysterious ally? I am unconcerned.\n\nNow, for my question. This ally that hides behind your eyes, does he seek to protect the world by going against his own kind?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-64357 Interesting. A picture begins to emerge.\n\nDo you have anything else to ask?"] = "",
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["200879108-0-63997 You stand before Rada al-Saran and seek to understand his purpose?\n\nBetter a torchbug try to comprehend the secrets of alchemy or a mudcrab the intricacies of necromancy. These events began millennia before your birth. They concern you not at all."] = "",
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["204987124-0-64000 I don't have to tell you anything."] =
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["200879108-0-64381 And I don't have to resist the urge to rip out your throat and gorge on your blood.\n\nBut we are civilized beings. Exchanging pleasantries in this humble setting. Perhaps we can come to some sort of arrangement. A tip for a tap, as it were."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64337 That word holds little meaning for me now, but yes.\n\nIn my youth, I dedicated my life to perfection. In art. Perfection. In love. Perfection. In war … especially in war. Perfection. To attain glory in Yokuda, nothing less would do."] = "",
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["200879108-0-64000 Who is this we you speak of? Certainly not the Reachfolk. No, there is someone else. I see them, lurking in your thoughts. An ally, almost as ancient as I am. They're desperate to forestall the coming night.\n\nTell me. Who is this person?"] = "",
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