| Artifact: Spell Breaker (lore page) |
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| Shares Appearance With | Dwarven Tower Shield | |||
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-3 AC | |||
 Weight |
10 kg | |||
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"Spell Breaker, superficially a Dwarven tower shield, is one of the most prized ancient relics of Tamriel. Aside from its historic importance dating from the Battle of Rourken-Shalidor, the Spell Breaker protects its wielder almost completely from any spellcaster, either by dispelling magicks or silencing any mage about to cast a spell. It is said that the Spell Breaker still searches for its original owner, and will not remain the property of any one else for long. For most, possessing Spell Breaker for any time is power enough."—Codex Scientia
Spell Breaker is a shield artifact that can be obtained by taking part in an artifact quest. Per the Codex Scientia, this quest can be started anywhere but Hammerfell. The artifact itself will be found in Hammerfell or Valenwood.
As artifacts cannot be sold to merchants and you are limited to a single artifact at a time without exploits, Spell Breaker should not be obtained by classes that are unable to use tower shields.
Quest DialogueEdit
- Quest-starting Rumors
- "[Provincial Provincial exclamation], I wish I were a few hundred gold pieces richer. If I were, I would've give it to this guy I was just talking to. He said he had information about Spell Breaker, that shield that dispells spells. You know, we have those reckless battlemages here in [Settlement name] throwing fireballs around. If you're interested, he was heading [Direction] toward the [Tavern name]."
- "I know every other person has a theory about where the Spell Breaker shield has resurfaced, but there's a guy right here in [Settlement name] who says he definitely knows how to get it. He's going to want some gold for his information, but if you're interested, I saw him [Direction] of here in a tavern called the [Tavern name]."
- "There's another chap trying to get people to pay him for his so-called insider information about the newest wherebouts [sic] of Spell Breaker. I'm sure he makes a good living, selling phony stories to people who want to believe in a shield that can destroy spells! Last I saw of him, he was [Direction] of here, bothering the people at the [Tavern name]. [Provincial Provincial exclamation], there ought to be a law."
Tavern Encounters
- "Who sent you?" the young man to your right hisses, his pale face contrasted in shadow and light. He examines your [PC race] features and calms. "My apologies, friend. I am [NPC name] and I'm trying to avoid the agents of the Necromancers, who want the information I have about the shield Spell Breaker. If you're interested in a shield that would make any mage powerless against you, I can direct you for a mere [Amount of gold] gold. I need to be leaving [Settlement name] soon, so do we have a deal?"
- "Ah, you're looking for Spell Breaker, are you?" A young man behind you in a black cloak approaches and shakes your hand. "Came to the right inn and asked the right man, you did. They call me [NPC name], and I can show you exactly where Spell Breaker is hidden. A mere [Amount of gold] gold and you've bought all my knowledge the shield's wherebouts [sic]. What do you think?"
- "Anticipating a big fight with a magus, kid?" The man to your left nudges you and then drops his voice to a whisper. "It's [NPC name] at your service. I know how you can find out where the Spell Breaker is, but I ain't going to tell you for free. I'd find it myself, but I'd rather have [Amount of gold] gold and leave the questing to you. What do you say, [PC race]? Do we have a deal?"
Negotiation:
- "Are you certain you can't make it [Amount of gold] gold? I'd agree to that."
- "Not even close. If that's all you have, don't waste my time." "No chance, [PC race]. I hope you don't think this is all a joke."
- "Forget it. You're not going to get the Spell Breaker for free, [PC race]."
- "I've wasted enough time already. You can find me here for [number of] days if you get the money or change your mind. Leave me now."
- "No hard feelings, [PC race], but I look for other interested parties. I'll be here [number of] days if you want to think about it and get back to me. Until then, goodbye."
- "I was prepared for reasonable haggling. I must say I'm disappointed. Come back within [number of] days if you're willing to negotiate. Goodbye."
- "I understand your position, trying to get the best price you can. Let's say [Amount of gold] gold, shall we?"
- "No, no, no. Let's try again. I'll tell you everything I know for [Amount of gold] gold." "Well, no. I can't accept any less than [Amount of gold] gold."
New encounter after rejecting the quest:
- "If it isn't [PC name], back in [tavern] already," [NPC name] appears at your side rising from a side tavern table. "Guess you changed your mind. I haven't changed mine about Spell Breaker. If you want to know how to get it, you better have [Amount of gold] gold pieces."
- At the mention of Spell Breaker, the familiar figure of [NPC name] appears next to you. His hearing is apparently exceptional. "Back again, [PC race]? Well, the offer still stands, lucky for you. I will tell you everything I know about the location of Spell Breaker for [Amount of gold] gold pieces. No credit, naturally."
- You feel a tap on your shoulder. [NPC name] stands behind you. "I knew you'd be back. I assume you're now prepared to give me [Amount of gold] gold pieces to learn how one may find the Spell Breaker of legend?"
Location
- It seems you seek the shield, Spell Breaker, in earnest then. Well my good, [PC race], you would be one of many to find that which can negate even the most powerful of magics. You do not need to seek far. King Rourken, last of the Dwarven Kings had Spell Breaker fashioned for him in his war against the Wizard Shalidor. It was lost in the final battle, and from time to time has reappeared in the land. The clue to where it now lies seems to be in the Hammerfell province. In my travels I stumbled upon an ancient text that speaks of a place called the [Dungeon name]. I quickly wrote down the location, then destroyed the text. I have inscribed that location onto your map of the continent. It is there that you will find a map to lead you to Spell Breaker. I wish you well on your quest…