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Old Man Chimere, Chimere Graegyn by full name, was a retainer of the ambitious Direnni clan and a master of conjuration. He dared to scheme against Mehrunes Dagon, and won. When his trick succeeded, Dagon was cast into Oblivion. However, in the instant of his betrayal, Dagon struck out against the mortal who tricked him. Chimere's pact assured that he would live forever in his home town among the happy voices of his friends and countrymen. Twisting the literal words of Chimere's pact, Dagon scooped up tiny Caecilly Island (a small island off the coast of Northmoor) and hurled it into the void. All Chimere's friends and countrymen were instantly killed, though the sounds of their voices remained to torment Chimere's memory. Chimere was condemned to live forever, to grow progressively old and crippled with arthritis, and to contemplate the tragic consequences of his defiance of fate and fortune in cheating a Daedra Lord.
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He is found in his cottage on the Chimera of Desolation. He left some letters all over the island, inviting you to seek him out. After his initial few requests, he is very helpful in the defeat of Egahirn and your escape to the Havok Wellhead.
DialogueEdit
GreetingEdit
"Yiiiiii!"
Player Response | Result |
Hello? | Reply 1 |
It's all right, greybeard. I'm not going to harm you. | Reply 1 |
Who are you? What are you doing here? | Reply 1 |
Reply 1Edit
"Er.. uh.. (creaking and groaning like he hasn't talked in two hundred years.)"
Player Response | Result |
Have a tongue, old man. Speak. | Reply 2 |
What are you doing here? | Reply 2 |
Reply 2Edit
"Errr... er... keep ye back! (croaking it out)"
Player Response | Result |
Ah, so you CAN speak. Come one. I'm in a hurry, old man. | Reply 3 |
Are you all right? | Reply 3 |
Who are you? What are you doing here? | Reply 3 |
Reply 3Edit
"Keep ye back! I am a powerful conjuror! I can destroy the most powerful of godlings with but a word! One more step and I will consign thee to Oblivion! "
Player Response | Result |
Old man, I admire a bluffer as much as the next gambler, but I'm no stranger to killing. Don't make threats. | Reply 4 |
Easy, old timer. | Reply 4 |
Reply 4Edit
"I warned ye! With but a gesture I invoke the power of the darkest... urk.. can't move. Dang arfritis [sic]. KEEP YE BACK! Nice creature."
Player Response | Result |
What? | Reply 5 |
I'm not a creature. Or nice, for that matter. | Reply 5 |
Reply 5Edit
"Errrrr! You howl so strangely. What manner of fell beast are ye? Some demonling from the darkest pits? Some savage animal bristling with claws and fur and fangs? "
Player Response | Result |
I'm a human! Manling. A Mortal from Tamriel. A stranger in this world. | Reply 6 |
You sure do go on and on and on and on, old man. | Reply 6 |
Reply 6Edit
"Mayhap ye are a delusion of the mind. A bit of undigested pudding."
Player Response | Result |
Pudding? Do have some handy? | Reply 7 |
I'm no delusion. I'm real. Very real. Would you like a sharp poke to prove it? | Reply 7 |
Reply 7Edit
"Egad! Ye speak! A trained mockery, parroting the exalted speech of humankind! "
Player Response | Result |
As I was saying, for a very long time, it seems, I am a human. Hyoo- man. Are you deaf, by chance? | Reply 8 |
I'm losing patience with you, doddering fool! | Reply 8 |
Reply 8Edit
"Ye ARE human! I had nearly forgotten... From whence come ye, mortal? From the Northmoor mainland? Your face isn't familiar, and I know everyone on the island."
Player Response | Result |
I've got news for you. I don't think there's any mainland. I think this is just another lost world floating in the void. | Reply 9 |
I come from Tamriel. And most recently, from Battlespire, and Shade Perilous, and from some other Powers-cursed worlds floating in the void. | Reply 9 |
Why, yes. Good old Wistful Vista. And how are things in YOUR town? | Reply 9 |
Reply 9Edit
"What a relief ye be human. Perhaps ye can be of assistance to old man Chimere. I have lost something, and I canna find it. With me arthritis, I canna go looking for what I have lost..."
Player Response | Result |
Ah. Information at last. Your name. Old Man Chimere. Right? Well, sure, I'm happy to help out the old folks. | Reply 10 |
I think you'd better answer some questions first, old man. | Reply 10 |
Reply 10Edit
"No! I must find it first..."
Player Response | Result |
OK. What is are you looking for? | Reply 11 |
This could go on forever. Maybe there's someone less crotchety I can talk to. Goodbye. | END |
Reply 11Edit
"I've lost me... me... me THINGY!"
Player Response | Result |
Huh? | Reply 12 |
I'll get right on it. One THINGY coming right up. -----Poor old guy. Just one oar in the water. Goodbye. | Reply 12 |
You've lost your MARBLES. | Reply 12 |
Reply 12Edit
"(thinking hard) No. Not a thingy. Me spoon! I had a spoon once! "
Player Response | Result |
You want me to find a SPOON? A spoon quest? | Reply 13 |
Enough of this foolishness. What is this place? Why are you here? | Reply 13 |
Reply 13Edit
"Yes. A spoon. I'm sure I have lost a... spoon."
Player Response | Result |
OK. I'll go get your spoon. Back ina bit. Goodbye. | END &Spoon |
Was it magic? Did it have special properties? | Reply 14 |
Reply 14Edit
"I loved that little spoon so... and now I know not what I have done with it."
Player Response | Result |
All right. If I see a spoon I'll bring it to you. Then we'll b [sic] GOOD friends and you'll tell me what I want to know. Or I'll strangle you. | END &Spoon |
Second GreetingEdit
"Yi! Oh. It's ye. "
Player Response | Result |
I looked everywhere, and I can't find any spoon. | Reply 15 |
Reply 15Edit
"Spoon? What are you talking about? What do I want with a spoon?"
Player Response | Result |
What? You asked me to find a spoon for you! | Reply 16 |
Reply 16Edit
"I had a CAT! Where is me kit? "
Player Response | Result |
You want me to find a cat? Fine. Not much else to do but WANDER AROUND THE DAMN ISLAND LOOKING FOR A DAMN CAT! Fine. FINE! Goodbye. | END &Cat |
What kind of cat? | Reply 17 |
Reply 17Edit
"Once I had a little cat. No! Many kits! I had FLOCKS of kittens! Oh! You should see how they skitter! All over the town! Oh, they were my joy. What squeakings they would make! "
Player Response | Result |
Speaking of this town, what is it? What's its name? | Reply 18 |
OK. I'll find your cat. Goodbye. | END &Cat |
Reply 18Edit
"I canna answer such things until me kits are restored to me! "
Player Response | Result |
OK. I'll find your cats. | END &Cat |
Third GreetingEdit
"Ye gods! Oh, it be ye. "
Player Response | Result |
Sorry. I can't find your cats. Anywhere. Looked everywhere. High and low. No cats. Period. Plenty of other nonsense. But not ONE DAMN CAT! | Reply 19 |
Reply 19Edit
"Cats? I have no cats. I had some children. Have ye seen me children? Playful scamps. Up to some mischief, no doubt, the imps."
Player Response | Result |
No I haven't seen any children. | Reply 20 |
This is getting extremely tedious. We don't seem to be getting anywhere. I am in terrible danger, and my friend has been captured and delivered into captivity before Lord Dagon, Daedra Lord of Destruction. So I'm getting extra tired of your prattle. | Reply 20 |
Reply 20Edit
"I had a few children. One? Two? Thousand? I forget. I remember! About two thousand!"
Player Response | Result |
You're a loony. There are no children. Period. | Reply 21 |
No two thousand children. Not here. And I don't know if I want to go on living in a world where you have two thousand children. | Reply 21 |
Ah, yeah. I found 'em all. They're safe with their families now. | Reply 21 |
Reply 21Edit
"Ye lie! Sin-hearted blackguard! I should smite ye with but a gesture-- ouch. Me arthritis."
Player Response | Result |
OK, OK. Sorry. There are thousands of children. Right outside the cottage. But -- THEY'RE NOT YOURS! HAH-HAH-HAH! | Reply 22 |
I repeat. No two thousand children. Not here. | Reply 22 |
Reply 22Edit
"I do! I do!... I did... I did. They're gone now. Have ye seen them?"
Player Response | Result |
There are no humans in this town except you and me. | Reply 23 |
Ah, sure. They're all outside having a good time -- WITH THE PIXIES AND THE FAIRIES! | Reply 23 |
Reply 23Edit
"There's no one? No one at all? My town! My people! All gone! gone! I remember now! Curse me for a fool! I have destroyed them all!"
Player Response | Result |
Why did you destroy them? | Reply 24 |
Who are you? And what for Stendarr's sake is going on here? | Reply 24 |
Reply 24Edit
"I am sorry. I have not been myself. Give me some time. As for your questions, look over there on the table for my journal. The story is there. Take your time. When you've finished, perhaps I'll be in better control."
Player Response | Result |
Good. I shall do as you suggest. | END &Kids |
Fourth GreetingEdit
"Have you reviewed my journal?"
Player Response | Result |
[&ChimereJournal] Yes. | Reply 27 |
Well, I -- ehr -- uh. | Reply 25 |
No. | Reply 25 |
Reply 25Edit
"Read my journal. Please. And don't trouble me again until you have."
Player Response | Result |
Very well. | END |
I don't want to. You can't make me. | END |
Fifth GreetingEdit
"So. The Hunt hasn't yet swallowed you up. A promising sign. Can I help you?"
Player Response | Result |
No. This place seems to be safe, and I need a rest. | END |
I hope so. You have any new ideas? | Reply 26 |
Actually, I could use some help. I'm a little confused. Or completely confused. I can't remember which. | Reply 27 |
Reply 26Edit
"No. I've told you all I can think of."
Player Response | Result |
Oh, dear. Well, thanks anyway. | END |
Reply 27Edit
"Have you any other questions?"
Player Response | Result |
Yes. How did you defeat Dagon? | Reply 28 |
How do I get out of this place? CAN I get out of this place? | Reply 50 |
I need your help. If I can help you change -- or end -- your exile here, would you be willing to help me? | Reply 39 |
I read here in your journal about the Armor of the Savior's Hide. Can I borrow this armor? | Reply 34 |
Can a Huntsman's Spear wound the Huntsman? | Reply 36 |
[&Armor] I have the Armor of the Savior's Hide -- all of it -- helmet, pauldrons, cuirass, gauntlets, greaves, and boots. | Reply 40 |
[&Case] I have this case. It has the Spear in it, right? | Reply 42 |
No. Perhap later. But thanks. Goodbye. | END &Bye |
Reply 28Edit
"I banished Dagon by invoking his protonymic."
Player Response | Result |
Oh. Good work. His what? | Reply 29 |
Reply 29Edit
"His protonymic. Like a mortal wizard's true name. The focus of incantory magics. The short hairs."
Player Response | Result |
I see. And what, pray tell, is Dagon's protonymic? | Reply 30 |
Reply 30Edit
"Oh, I'm sure it will do you no good. Since his reemergence from Oblivion, he has surely added a neonymic. To protect himself against me, and anyone else who gets his protonymic."
Player Response | Result |
Okay. A neonymic is, I suppose, a new protonymic. Right? | Reply 31 |
Reply 31Edit
"Close enough."
Player Response | Result |
So. Tell me his protonymic anyway. Just for laughs. | Reply 32 |
Reply 32Edit
" Lehkelogah."
Player Response | Result |
Bless you. | Reply 33 |
Reply 33Edit
"No. Lehkelogah. His protonymic was Lehkelogah. But surely that's now only half his incantory name. So you see, it does you no good. Even if you were close enough to him to invoke it in his presence."
Player Response | Result |
That's great. Very helpful. Thanks, and goodbye. | END |
I see. Thanks for that. Do you mind if we talk about something else? | Reply 27 |
Reply 34Edit
"Of course! You'll be wanting my Armour of the Saviour's Hide. When complete, it might even turn aside the menace of the Huntsman's Spear. Ages ago I scattered and hid the pieces around the island to keep them from falling into the wrong hands. I wish I could remember where I left them --"
Player Response | Result |
You don't know where the armor is? | Reply 35 |
Reply 35Edit
"No. Sorry. I wasn't quite right in the head when I hid them. Things are very hazy from that time. Here. Wait a moment. I'll jot down everything I can remember. Take my notes, and look around the island. It's a small island, and not that many places for an old man to hide large pieces of armor."
Player Response | Result |
I see, Thanks, and goodbye. | END PUT 21_033 |
I see. Thanks for that. Do you mind if we talk about something else? | Reply 27 PUT 21_033 |
Reply 36Edit
"What an odd question. And interesting. Yes. Certainly. But how would you survive the attacks of the Huntsman Spear? Even if you wear the Armor of the Savior's Hide, it is only REALLY effective against an oathbreaker."
Player Response | Result |
Oh. I see. Well. Thanks. Do you mind if we talk about something else? | Reply 27 |
Hang on. Egahirn, the Huntsman. The Frost Daedra tell me he took the sixth key that opens the gate. That is against the Law, right? Doesn't Egahirn have to swear an oath or something to uphold the Law in order to be a Huntsman and use the Spear? | Reply 37 |
Reply 37Edit
"OF COURSE! My Armour of the Savior's Hide! It protects the wearer from attacks of an oathbreaker! If Egahirn is forsworn, the armor will protect you. Oh, that's too sweet. And better yet -- think of THIS! Who MADE the Spear? Dagon FORGED the Spear for the Hunt. And it is Dagon's own power which makes the Spear's power so utterly terrible! And GUESS WHO IS A BIG FAT OATHBREAKER?! Hah, hah, hah! It's PERFECT!"
Player Response | Result |
So. Wearing the Armour of the Savior's Hide will protect me from the attacks of the Huntsman? I bet I even get DOUBLE protection, since BOTH the Huntsman AND Dagon, the Spear maker, are oathbreakers! Sounds exactly perfect. But -- are you sure? I mean -- this business about Dagon the oathbreaker? And the Spear using Dagon's power? And the armor? It would be really unpleasant for me if you were wrong. | Reply 38 |
Reply 38Edit
"OF COURSE I'm sure. Have I ever failed you before? Hah-hah-hah! It's PERFECT. You wear my armor. You can wield the Spear. YOU CAN KILL THE HUNTSMAN! Hah-hah-hah. I see the hands of the Gods in this! JUSTICE! Divine JUSTICE on Dagon! And you, youth, are clearly the GODS' TOOL! You cannot fail."
Player Response | Result |
You're scaring me, old man. But it's just crazy enough to work. Thanks for the tip. And goodbye. | END |
[&Armor] I have the Armor of the Savior's Hide -- all of it -- helmet, pauldrons, cuirass, gauntlets, greaves, and boots. | Reply 40 |
Thanks, but I wish I could share your absolute confidence. Do you mind if we talk about something else? | Reply 27 |
Reply 39Edit
"I will help you. All I know or own is yours for the asking. And the one possession I lack in this world is my life, and that is not a gift you can give. Perhaps only Dagon could grant such a gift. I suffer, from age and guilt. But not many mortals have bested Dagon. It's some compensation. I am lonely, yes. Perhaps a companion. Yes. But don't waste thought on it. Concentrate on your plight, and let me aid you. "
Player Response | Result |
I see, Thanks, and goodbye. | END |
I see. Thanks for that. Do you mind if we talk about something else? | Reply 27 |
Reply 40Edit
"Yes, of course. You have the armor."
Player Response | Result |
So now what? | Reply 41 |
[&Case] And I have this case. | Reply 42 |
Reply 41Edit
"So go get the Spear. It's in a case in the Chapel of the Innocent Quarry -- the green crystal monstrosity south of the waterfall. You can't open the case yourself, of course. Magical wards and seals galore. But bring it back to me, and I'll have it open in a jiffy. Then I'll check the Spear for traps, curses, that sort of thing -- can't be too careful with Daedric sorcery. Then you take the Spear, and you're in business."
Player Response | Result |
Right. Get the case from the green crystal monstrosity and bring it back to you and you'll get the Spear out, make sure it's safe, and give it to me. Swell. Thanks. Goodbye. | END |
Reply 42Edit
"You have the case? Do you have the armor?"
Player Response | Result |
[&Armor] Sure. | Reply 43 |
Nope. Not yet. | Reply 49 |
Well. I. Ehr. | Reply 49 |
Reply 43Edit
"GIVE ME THE CASE. Right. Just as I thought. Just like all Dagon's other little protection schemes -- just a few tweaks -- a pinch -- a deft yank -- and -- ta da! Open. Just like I told you. Okay. Take the Spear. Go ahead. Don't be shy. Everything is fine. I've checked it completely, you're perfectly safe -- THERE! I TOLD YOU! I TOLD YOU! YOU'RE NOT EVEN A LITTLE DEAD. HAH-HAH-HAH! Still have the old touch. Right?! Right!?"
Player Response | Result |
Phew. You're amazing, old man -- ehr -- your high wizardship. Okay. I have the Armor. I have the Spear. I'm the Man of the Hour. The Hare turns Hunter! Oh. Say. How does the Spear work? | Reply 44 PUT 14_5016 &Spear |
Reply 44Edit
"The Spear? Oh. Yes. You use it. You know. Like. Grab hold and poke. Simple, really. Oh. And don't waste time poking anything but the Huntsman, actually. Cuts right through Huntsmen during a Hunt -- the ritual thing, you know -- but sharp as a butter knife on most Daedra. "
Player Response | Result |
Grab hold and poke. Too easy, really. | Reply 45 |
Reply 45Edit
"Go out there, and make me proud of you. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Now. If you don't mind, I think it's time for my nap. A lot of excitement for an old man. But be sure to come back and tell me how everything works out."
Player Response | Result |
No sooner said than done. Goodbye, and thanks again. Sir. | END &Killer |
Sixth GreetingEdit
"[[The old gentleman stands like a statue, but he's snoring away, out on his feet.]]"
Player Response | Result |
Hello. Excuse me. I was hoping to have a word. | Reply 46 |
HELLO! AHHHHHHH! BANG-BANG-BANG! WAKE UP! | Reply 46 |
HOORAY! HOORAY! I DID IT! I DID IT! I SLEW THE HUNTSMAN! I AM LORD OF ALL I SURVEY! LOOK ON ME, O YE MIGHTY AND DESPAIR! | Reply 47 &BOAST |
Reply 46Edit
"[[The old gentleman stands like a statue, but he's snoring away, out on his feet.]]"
Player Response | Result |
WOOEEWOOEEWOOEEWOOEEWOOEE! HOO! HOO! | Reply 47 |
Reply 47Edit
"[[The old gentleman snorts in mid-snore and peers out balefully through one sleep-gummed eye.]]"
Player Response | Result |
Oh. Sorry. Didn't mean to disturb you, sir. Just reporting back as you wished. | Reply 48 |
Did it. Did it. Did it. Whattya think of that?! | Reply 48 |
I'll be leaving now, sir. It all went just as you said. But I didn't want to leave without telling you. And saying thank you. And wishing you -- well -- the best of everything. | Reply 48 |
Reply 48Edit
"Hmmph. Told you, didn't I? You're the Tool of the Gods. You're Justice Incarnate. Now. Go get Dagon for me. Good night."
Player Response | Result |
Ehr -- good night, sir. Dagon won't know what hit 'im. And thanks again. | END |
Seventh GreetingEdit
"[[The old gentleman stands like a statue, but he's snoring away, out on his feet.]]"
Player Response | Result |
Hello. Excuse me. I was hoping to have a word. | Reply 46 |
HELLO! AHHHHHHH! BANG-BANG-BANG! WAKE UP! | Reply 46 |
Oh. Well. Goodnight, old man. | END |
Reply 49Edit
"Go on. Go get the armor. You're not getting the Spear until I see you in the Armor. No Armor? No Spear. Safety first. First rule of sorcery. Safety first."
Player Response | Result |
Fine. Get the armor. Safety first. Fine. Be right back. | END |
Reply 50Edit
"YOU can leave. I can't. The gate is in the Temple of the Daedric Rites, the great horned travesty in Granvellusa, the walled town. You need six keys to get into the Temple, but once inside, the path to the gate is open. I'm afraid I don't know where the keys are, but I've never looked for them, either. Not much point. For me."
Player Response | Result |
The gate is in the temple in the walled city, and I need six keys. Right. Thanks, and goodbye. | END |
I see. That's good to know. Do you mind if we talk about something else? | Reply 27 |
[&Egahirn] The Frost Daedra tell me Egahirn, the Huntsman, took the sixth key that opens the gate. At least I know where that one is. | Reply 51 |
Reply 51Edit
"That's rude. The keys must be left where the Hare can find them. That means you must KILL Egahirn to get the sixth key and escape. That's just not fair. Huntsmen take no harm from any mortal weapon."
Player Response | Result |
Okay. That means I have to kill Egahirn to get out of here, and that means I have to find some sort of special weapon. Useful information. Should be PLENTY of special weapons lying around. Better look around. Thanks, and goodbye. | END |
I see. Thanks for that. Do you mind if we talk about something else? | Reply 27 |