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Cut content is content that had plans to be added to the game at one point, but was removed or changed prior to release. It is not to be confused with Deprecated content, which was formerly in the game and later removed, or Pre-Release content, which is planned to be in the game but still subject to change. Due to the constantly updating nature of The Elder Scrolls Online, some elements from cut content still remain in the game or are introduced later on in some manner.

TestingEdit

Quite a lot of content was never intended to be publicly released and were used for testing only. This lists that content.

RL_DungeonTest 1Edit

This test quest took place in RL_DungeonTest and would have had you find a midget on behalf of a character. Sadly the midget perished at the claws of a wolf.

A dialogue entry still remains:

"Please help me find my midget. He keeps wandering off to play with that damn wolf.
I'm so sad without my midget at my side... please find him."

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	Quest NPC is sad because his midget has dissapeared [sic].
	Find the missing midget
	I found Quest NPC's midget. He was eaten by a large undead wolf. I should return to Quest Giver NPC at the start of RL_DungeonTest to tell him the good news.
	I've found the midget! I should return to Quest Giver NPC.

RL_DungeonTest 2Edit

This test quest also took place in RL_DungeonTest and had you find a tome on behalf of an NPC. You would have the choice of handing it over to a well dressed mage or bring it back to the original quest giver.

Some dialogue still remains:

"Greetings Adventurer. I'm in need of someone with your skills. There is a magical tome hidden somewhere inside that I'm in dire need of. Could you fetch it for me?
There is no telling the evils abound... once you find it, return to me quickly!"

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	Disheveled NPC asked me to find a magical tome and bring it back to him. He says when I find it, I should quickly deliver it to him - there's no telling the evils abound...
	I've been tasked with finding a magical tome, somewhere in RL_DungeonTest by Discheveled [sic] NPC.
	A well dressed and important looking mage suddely appeared after I picked up the Magical Tome. I should see what he has to say.
	The well dressed mage told me that he would make it worth my while to give him the tome instead of the disheveled [sic] guy who origionally [sic] asked me to find it. I need to decide who to give it to... Complete one: Give the Tome to the Mage or Give the tome to Discheveled NPC
	After turning down the mage's offer and fending off his attacks, I returned to Discheveled NPC and gave him the tome. He was relieved to finally have it and promised to use it to save the Tamriel. (If you gave the books to the Discheveled NPC )
	I decided to give the Tome to the mage, who started giggling uncontrollably after reciving [sic] it. He gave me a handsome reward and then abruptly dissapeared [sic]. (If you gave the book to the well dressed mage)

Original Main QuestEdit

The original version of the main quest involved re-assembling the Staff of Chaos. A large documentation is found on the Imperial Library.

Some visited locations included Balfiera (map), Lake Canulus Refuge (map), and the Vaults of Genim (map).

Aldmeri DominionEdit

RictusEdit

Map of Rictus

The unimplemented companion starter island to Khenarthi's Roost would have been Rictus, likely being visited after Khenarthi and before Auridon, akin to the dual starter zones of the other two alliances. It had a tropical climate and would have been set on the islands seen southwest of the Drowned Coast on most maps of Tamriel. It would have had 3 wayshrines (though two would be on the Prowler). Locations would have included:

• Coral Island: a slightly smaller island west of Rictus, which would have had an accessible eastern beach, and presumably the original Storm Totem ritual from The Tempest Unleashed.
• Fine Ship: a ship docked at Port Dibellum
• Fort Kragg: a square fort on the southern part of the bay with Dibellum, with Ayleid ruins stretching across the southern end of the island, towards a dock.
• Port Dibellum was a the hub settlement of the zone that used a mix of Colovian architecture and had a wayshrine.
• The Prowler was a ship owned by Captain Jimila that would be docked on the north bay of Rictus and the southeast bay of Coral Island.
• Stonehallow Ridge was a beach on the northeast part of the island with shallow sands, and connected to a small island to the south.
• Cave of Endless Anguish: Found on the southeast part of Rictus

SummersetEdit

Long before the release of ESO: Summerset, the files had contained remnants of a zone in southern Summerset since launch. The cities of Sunhold (then found on Sunhold Isle) and Dusk were still present, as were settlements such as Isque and regions such as Varyllis and The Orrery. Ayarynne was the original name of Queen Ayrenn. Imga, Sload, and Maormer were also included but removed. This is largely documented on the Imperial Library.

GrahtwoodEdit

• The antagonist of the Grahtwood quest line would have been an Imperial Daedric priest called Vonov Sarturus. He would have hastily trained the Imperial troops responsible for the Haventown attack - not Jackdaw Pirates as in the final release - to be Daedraphiles. You would have cleared the city with a member of the Khajiit Warrior Guard named Warmaster Rahira who would be worried at not finding Vonov's body despite witnessing his demise.
• Aldmeri reinforcements stabilised Razorvine Refuge and slowly reclaim Haven.
• Later he killed the Treethane of Southpoint and stole an ancient relic. Vonov set up magical wards around the town tied to the illusion magic he cast inside the town's cathedral.
• The Blacksap Bosmer were a lot more antagonistic; allying with Imperial forces and Molag Bal's cultists to be rid of the Dominion. They would have used Daedric magic to create lurchers and wielded Imperial weaponry.

BonebarrowsEdit

• The Bonebarrow was guarded by King Faume Toad-Eye. You would have had to place decapitated bonesnatcher heads upon his grave to summon him. Imperial soldiers were seen carrying bones from the Bonebarrow to Haventown in order to build an Infernal Device but were not attacked by skeletons. Priestess Fleile sent one of her personal guards, Golleon,
• The Imperial soldiers were actually zombies disguised by illusion magic, explaining why the skeletons were not attacking them.

Gil-Var-DelleEdit

• Gil-Var-Delle was atop a plateau that sat between Cold Harbor, and Nirn and is inaccessble to most thanks to a miasmata which characters described as a "strange fog" that is "not alive, but seeks life, and extinguishes it". The Wardens of the village of Karthdar Pilgrimage wore special rings that protected them from the miasmata. The stream flowing off Gil-Var-Delle was foul and undrinkable water called Blightwater that polluted the rivers below.
• The great Elden Tree of Gil-Var-Delle was Lifetimber and its corpse became known to the local Bosmer as Black Log. However the ancient plant-lich Darkcarcass made his lair in the core of Black Log and used necromantic plant-magic to raise an army of the undead, threatening the tree's future. He was responsible for the tree's Daedric infestation, afflicting the tree with a pox that caused necrotic sores and nessiciated you to apply Lifetimber Pollen to them. Scamps would threaten Lifetimber blossoms to the northeast. You would have used a Woodrune that caused a snapweed to sproutout assisting in killing the scamps.
• Vonov's troops have stolen enchanted rings from Karthdar's wardens. A Warden's Ring provides protection from the miasmata at Gil-Var-Delle. You would have obtained a spellbook from the Grove of the Dead that would be a manual for summoning Daedra. A page is marked for the creation of amulets. Apparently, it requires the Daedra associated with the ritual.
• You would have required a potion to keep you alive in the miasmata and would have had to obtain seeds of the asphodel, a flower native to Cold Harbor, and Nirnroot from an Imperial alchemist. Your task would be to kill a lich named Vonov, a priest in the service of Molag Bal, that aided the Imperials. After killing a treethane he stole amulets that turned him into a lich and is drawing power from the miasmata.
• Within Gil-Var-Delle you would have encountered a strange magical barrier generated by a staff. This would have protected the house pod of a mage who claimed to have sealed herself away inside her home for five centuries. Touching the staff would have destroyed the barrier allowing the hostile ghosts of the town to breach it.
• On the ground you wouldn't have assisted High Ordinator Danys but a Priest of Arkay who was observing cultists sacrificing innocents in the Daedric temple. An encounter would have involved saving a Bosmer from being sacrificed and he would reward you back in Residue.

SettlementsEdit

• Brukbook was a town north of Elden Root that Carelleth, a priestess of Arkay, would have lived in.
• Branglebracken was an area west of Gil-Var-Delle that Imperial troops would have retreated to for a final last stand after the failed attempt to takeover Elden Root.
• Ebon Ro was a settlement occupied by the Blacksaps. It's suggested they would have attacked Brukbook and Carrelleth would have led the survivors to safety.
• Moss Lord was a city far to the west and had a large Aldmeri Dominion presence.
• Residue was a refugee camp near Gil-Var-Delle.

Daggerfall CovenantEdit

The original quest line was very different, with Ranser initially being alive and a major faction in the zone being the Magis Order. Aldcroft would have had a militia known as the Wardens who fought against the Order.

Ebonarm, the canonically disputed Redguard God of War, would mention having shrines to him as in the following dialogue:

"I keep a shrine to Ebonarm in my home. Every Redguard I know honors the God of War that way."

"I keep a shrine to Ebonarm, the God of War, in my home.
I don't know any Redguard who doesn't."

"May Ebonarm walk beside you in battle, traveller."

Yoku appears to have been used as a gentilic for the Yokudan people instead of the language in at least one quest. Examples can be found below:

"Oh! Tel is so thoughtful. Will you be assisting me with my spiritual divination?
I believe I saw a sword on the beach west of here. If it is a genuine Yoku sword"

"Hmm. I suppose I should set you to work. Listen carefully. The Soul Gem must be used on a real Yoku artifact"

A Warning for SebastienEdit

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	The Reachmage sent to slay King Drugo had a second target – King Ranser of Shornhelm, who is visiting King Sebastien’s court in Camlorn. Drugo fears Shornhelm will go to war if King Ranser dies in Camlorn.
	Drugo’s courier has asked me to go to Camlorn and warn King Sebastien of the plot to assassinate King Ranser.
	Drugo's courier tells me to go to Camlorn and warn King Sebastien of the plot to assassinate King Ranser.
	I arrived too late. Judging from the chaos in King Sebastien's manse, Ranser has already been assassinated. I need speak to someone in authority regarding the note I found on the Reachmage.
	Oron, an emissary of High King Fahara'jad, is trying to find King Ranser's murderer. I must speak to Oron to learn all I can about the circumstances of Ranser's death.
	I must present this letter to King Sebastien's guard and gain an audience with the King. King Sebastien's manor is in the southeastern part of Camlorn. I am to go straight there along the main road. It will be North of Lord Drugo.

Stormhaven's PlotEdit

Cut dialogue implies that Hircine and the Glenmoril Wyrd may have originally planned to be the antagonists in Stormhaven, instead of Vaermina and her Supernal Dreamers. ^{[verification needed]}

The Vestige would have been given a task to slay the type of daedra favored by Hircine known as Hernes, and to offer its heart during a Glenmoril Coven's ritual to disrupt it. Hernes didn't appear in the base game and would appear much later in Morrowind's prologue quest.

"Honestly, it worries me. Long ago Sotha Sil made a pact with the Daedric Princes, forbidding casual summoners from unleashing them.
However, the Glenmoril Coven have ancient ties with Hircine - if they asked, I don't know that he would refuse."

"Excellent. This will do nicely. Give me just a moment... there.
Don't put the robe on until you're going to use it. The enchantment will only last a short time. And don't get too close to the coven - they know magic, and they may see through mine."

"Yes. Sabotage. Daedric Princes like Hircine value mortal sacrifices only. Sacrificing one of his prized Hernes may enrage him.
Collect a Herne heart, and place it on their altar during the ritual. If Hircine reacts, it may distract Nissa's guards."

"Daedric Princes are fickle, and Hircine prizes only mortal sacrifices. Sacrificing one of his prized Hernes may enrage him.
If you gather a fresh Herne heart and place it on the coven's altar during their ritual, I bet *bad* things would happen."

"The blood of an innocent - indeed, this will please our Prince greatly. Be a lamb and place it on the altar, dear. We'll step from the shadows once you've placed the sacrifice."

Sister Nissa would later be repurposed to instead align with Vaermina and her Supernal Dreamers, but she was ultimately cut from the final game:

"The Supernal Dreamers are a recent plague on the land. I'd never heard of them before they overran my father's farm.
Sister Nissa is the leader of the sect. The cultists who attacked our farm were following her orders."

Artifacts Of The MundusEdit

Inquisitor Danain, leader of Camlorn's Magis Order, has one artifact - the Chalice of Gwedrun. The Magis Order protects us from evil - daedra, undead and any who consort with them. Seek Danain in the Magis Order barracks by Sebastien's manse.

The Chalice Of GwedrunEdit

"Wraiths in the ruins east of Camlorn attacked a merchant named Jael. Now you'll see how we turn evil against evil.
We took this Soul Cage from a necromancer. Go the ruins. Fight the wraiths until they are weak, then use the Soul Cage to trap them."

"I shed no tears for King Ranser - a vile man. Yet I serve King Sebastian, so the beacon is yours - if you prove yourself. The city's in turmoil. You must patrol in our name, Hero of Glenumbra, and calm them. When you're ready, I'll tell you more."

"I must admit, I was leery of dealing with a Numinous demi-mortal. Your very existence smells of daedra, or worse. But you've won my trust, and I see no other way to save Northmoor from war. Take the Chalice to Canning. Clear Sebastien's name."

" I need a powerful soul beacon - something to call out to him beyond the Mundus. One such artifact is the Chalice of Gwedrun. To channel enough power to reach him"

Level 10

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	I’ve agreed to help Oron, High King Fahara’jad’s emissary, prove King Sebastien is innocent of Ranser’s murder. I’m to work with High Priest Canning of the Order of Arkay to summon Ranser’s spirit, so Ranser’s shade can name his killer.
	High Priest Canning needs two relics to summon Ranser’s spirit. Inquisitor Danain at the barracks beside Sebastien’s manse has one of them. I should speak to Danain about acquiring the Chalice of Gwedrun.
	Collect the Chalice of Gwedrun from the Magis Order. Inquisitor Danain may grant it to you if you assist him.
	Danain tells me the Chalice is in the nearby Magis Order barracks. He'll give it to me if I prove myself to him by either assisting him with his patrol or dealing with some wraiths out by the ruins. Objective:
	Jael, a merchant in Inquisitor Danain's employ, was attacked by wraiths who lurk in ruins east of Camlorn. Inquisitor Danain wishes to show me how the Magis Order uses evil against evil. He gave me a Soul Cage to capture the wraiths. Objective: If dealing with the wraiths is chosen
	I must journey to the ruins and fight the wraiths there. Once the wraiths are weakened, I must use the Soul Cage Danain gave me to capture their essence, ensuring they will plague Camlorn no longer.
	I've agreed to patrol Camlorn on behalf of the Magis Order. Inquisitor Danain has sent me to Captain Bieller to join the city patrol. Objective: If you choose to patrol
	As the first step of my patrol, Captain Bieller asked me to visit Camlorn's temple. He is worried that citizens blame the Order of Arkay for the rise of undead in Northmoor, and wants me to run off any who threaten the priests. Objective: Patrol the Temple in Camlorn
	As Captain Bieller feared, I arrived at the temple to find angry citizens accosting the priests of Arkay. They are angered by the rise of undead throughout Northmoor. I should do what I can to calm the citizens. Objective: Speak to Commoner Objective: Speak to Commoner Objective: Speak to Commoner
	As the second step on my patrol, Captain Bieller asked me to enter Camlorn's tavern, in the lower city on the shore. Bieller is worried about too much drink leading to fights, and needs me to keep the peace. Objective: Investigate the Camlorn Tavern
	No sooner had I entered Camlorn's tavern when I heard shouting among its patrons. Two men lost in their cups are yelling at each other. I must resolve the situation before it starts a brawl. Objective: Calm Jaimie Objective: Calm Bran
	As the last step on my patrol, Captain Bieller asked me to patrol the Camlorn docks and reassure the merchants there the Magis Order still watches over them. Objective: Patrol the Camlorn Docks
	I arrived at the docks just in time to witness a theft from a dock merchant. A thief sprinted out of a stall, attempting to escape with stolen goods. Objective: Speak to Alfred
	I've completed the patrol route set for me by Inquisitor Danain. Captain Bieller said Danain would meet me on Camlorn's docks, so I should look for Danain there.
	Talk to Danain Objective: Get Chalice from Danain
	Inquisitor Danain gave me with the Chalice of Gwedrun and charged me to use it to clear Sebastian's name.
	I must return the Chalice of Gwedrun to Canning. He cautions me that if I am slain while I carry it, the Magis Order will retrieve it through mystical means, and I'll be back to square one.

The Soulstone Of BrallEdit

"The Magis Order has been harassing three of my associates. Check on Simine, Bovie, and Dalomar and make sure they're safe. Simine and Bovie work in the marketplace. You'll find Dalomar on the docks."

"A bargain's a bargain - of course I'll lend you the Stone. War with Shornhelm would ruin commerce all over High Rock. For the good of the people and our King, I give up to you my dearest treasure. Just be sure I get it back."

Level 10

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	I’ve agreed to help Oron, High King Fahara’jad’s emissary, prove King Sebastien is innocent of Ranser’s murder. I’m to work with High Priest Canning of the Order of Arkay to summon Ranser’s spirit, so Ranser’s shade can name his killer.
	High Priest Canning needs two relics to summon Ranser’s spirit. Jes of Wayrest in Camlorn’s tavern has one. I should speak to Jes about acquiring the Soulstone of Brall.
	Jes of Wayrest, a powerful merchant from across Iliac Bay, has another artifact - the Soulstone of Brall. He's connected with the Hands of Northmoor, a local group who claim to be champions of the common people. Speak to Jes about the soulstone.
	Though Jes of Wayrest agreed to let me borrow the Soulstone of Brall, he asked me to do a favor for him first.
	Jes asked me to check on his associates in Camlorn. I will find the first
	Jes asked me to check on his associates throughout Camlorn. Simine and Bovie are safe. I should look for the last orator
	Orator Dalomar is missing from his stand on the docks. I should ask around on the docks to see if anyone knows where Dalomar might be.
	I should check beneath the docks of Camlorn for any trace of Orator Dalomar. Objective: Check Under the Docks
	While collecting Jes' weapon crates I've found a body in the sea beneath Camlorn's docks which seems to be Orator Dalomar. I should return to Jes with this news.
	Jes of Wayrest let me borrow the Soulstone of Brall - provided he gets it back.
	I must take the Soulstone of Brall to High Priest Canning in Camlorn's temple

A Ritual in CamlornEdit

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	High Priest Canning is almost ready to complete the ceremony to summon Ranser’s spirit. I must be ready for whatever comes next.
	High Priest Canning is going to attempt to raise Ranser’s spirit using the power of the artifacts I’ve gathered. I must ensure he is not interrupted.
	High Priest Canning is ready to begin the ritual. I should light the Holy Incense Burner in the Camlorn temple when I'm ready to protect him during the ritual. Objective: Light the holy incense
	When High Priest Canning attempted to summon Ranser's spirit, a hooded figure appeared and attacked. The fiend stunned Canning and disrupted the ritual. I must make sure Canning is all right.

A CrossroadEdit

Level 17

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	Oron awaits word from High King Fahara’jad as how to proceed with King Sebastien. While he waits he asked me to ask Sebastien about the Shrouded Throne.

Alchemy WomanEdit

Alchemist Zoe Symbellene would have asked you to fetch ingredients to make potions for the Magis Order and deliver it to their headquarters in Camlorn.

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	Alchemist Symbellene supplies magicka potions to the Magis Order. She needs me to help obtain wytchroot and aldwort to keep the Order supplied.
	I can find the herbs I need for the potions just outside Camlorn Objective: Collect Aldwort Objective: Collect Wytchroot
	I've retrieved the herbs Alchemist Symbellene wanted
	Return to Alchemist Symbellene
	Alchemist Symbellene has asked me to deliver the next batch of potions to Inquisitor Bieller at the Magis Order headquarters in Camlorn.

Ebonheart PactEdit

The Battlebarge quest would have had you fight Magmer fire creatures on a washed up Akavari ship in Stonefalls so Mages Guild historians could examine it.

The following dialogue remains but it's impossible to pin it down to individual NPCs:

"The Akavari Battlebarge to the north draws a great interest from the Mages Guild. To think of the secrets that sit upon that boat"

"That ship holds far too many secrets to be just left sitting about. A good thing those damned fire creatures have taken up residence on it. Keeps all the good for nothing scavengers out.
Course"

"The Magmer are drawn to the flames in which they were created - not to a vassal that has been washed up during our last war. Residing upon this ship is not their doing. Something must be drawing them there - something the Akavari left behind."

"Something is drawing those Magmer in and it is our responsibility to get it out of here and into safety. We simply can't fight off those apparitions of fire. The Mages Guild would formally request your assistance. Find what draws those Magmer to it!"

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	A small gathering of Mage Guild historians have gathered just south of an Akavari Battlebarge. I have been asked to help clear out some of the Magmer that now infest the ship in order to help them start their research.
	A group of Mages Guild Historians are seeking relics from the Akaviri Battlebarge which washed ashore after the Battle of Stonefalls. They believe a artifact of Akaviri technology is summoning the Magmer to the area and have requested my aid.

Stonefalls would have had a criminal hideout known as Sugar Cove. It would have had the following quests/events:

• A notable criminal named Arven the Fingers would have asked for your help by destroying all his wanted posters across Ebonheart.
• Mistress Ferise would have asked you to collect debts from clients on her behalf. A friend of hers would reveal Mistress Ferise changed her physical appearance from that of male to female through alchemy. In the released Summerset chapter Alchemy is implied to have changed her physical appearance through alchemy.
• A Khajiit slave named Raijo wishes to escape from his mistress Nivele Madra. You could either obtain it, kill her for it, or tell of Raijo's plans for escape. Nivele considers Raijo a companion despite the chains and is distraught should he escapes.
• A quest where you would play a game known as Death's Dice.

Arven the Fingers 

<You've found a wanted poster.>
"WANTED: Arven Denesia, a.k.a. Arven the Fingers
For unsanctioned murder, arson, larceny, and corpse mutilation. Any reports of his capture should be directed to....
Faded ink has rendered the rest illegible.

I met a man in Sugar Cove who said he's being persecuted by Ebonheart's authorities. He wants to salvage his good name by destroying all wanted posters with his name.

I should search Ebonheart and destroy any wanted posters bearing Arven's name. While I"m at it, I can also take a look at his alleged crimes.

I've destroyed wanted posters around Ebonheart and its docks. I should return to Sugar Cove and find Arven the Fingers.

Mistress Ferise 

A Dunmer woman in Sugar Cove has a greal deal of debt owed to her. She fears her former patrons may not take kindly to her demanding her money.

Ferise asked me to collect the debts owed to her by people about Sugar Cove.

I've collected some of the debts owed to Ferise. I should let her know what I've collected.

"You're from Ferise, aren't you? Take it! Take it! Just don't hurt me!"

Ferise sent me to collect the debt you owe her.

"Her? I know a Ferise, but he is no lady, to be sure.
Wait, are you telling me Ferise went through with it? I thought he was joking!"

"The ladies of the nightflowers make better wages, as a rule. He'd always talked about the alchemists in Mournhold... they can do strange things if you've the coin.
Tell Ferise that I'll see him... err, her soon. And tell her to keep my tab open."

"Ferise and I go back a long time. I'm a bit hurt she thought I would not understand. I will have to buy her something nice to celebrate."

Sweet Nivele 

A Khajiit slave in Sugar Cove asked me to help him escape from his mistress. He wants me to get his shackle key.

"Sweet Nivele is my mistress, and I, Raijo, have served her faithfully... but Raijo wants to be free of these shackles!\
Mistress is within the Sugar Cove market. She carries the key on her person.
Have pity on Raijo! Take it from her!"

"If my mistress finds Raijo, she will be cross!"

"If Raijo wants his freedom, I can only give him the key to the shackles on his hands.
It is beyond my power to remove the shackles on my heart."

"Did Nivele seem upset?
You didn't upset her, did you?
Did you get the key for Raijo?"

"Please, let Raijo be.
Now is not the time for talking."

I should get the shackle key from Nivele. Then Raijo can leave without regret.

I've obtained the shackle key from Nivele. I should return to Raijo and give him his freedom.

I've killed Rajho's mistress and obtained his Shackle Key. I should let Rajho know he's a free Khajiit.

Bring Shackle Key to Raijo

"Raijo! Where do you think you're going?"

"-yes, Raijo is a fool. Please, my mistress, do not cry. Raijo cannot stand the sight of your tears."

"Oh, joyous day! Nevermore will Raijo hide from his mistress!
Of course, Raijo must now live without sweet Nivele.
Perhaps one day I will return for her... but not now. Raijo must flee these shores!"

"Have you seen my Raijo?
He's a handsome Khajiit, very well-spoken and polite.
I haven't seen him in a while, and I'm beginning to worry. This market is not safe!"

"He is my slave and my companion.
We've been together for many years. I don't go anywhere without my Raijo!
I do hope he hasn't gotten into any trouble. There's an abundance of unsavory types around this sort of place."

"What? Why? Why would he do this?
He never said he was unhappy in my company.
Where is he? I must speak to him!"

"Then it's a deal.
I'll gladly trade the key for his whereabouts.
If you'll excuse me, I must speak to him before he flees... or I may never see my Raijo again!"

"Of course! I carry it everywhere, in case his chains get caught on something.
Once he tangled himself around a guar's legs so tightly, we had to cut the chains!
I couldn't punish him after that. I was laughing so hard!"

I will tell you if you give me the key to his shackles.

As we speak, Raijo is planning to escape.

Tell me more about Raijo, and maybe I can help.

"Oh, woe is Rajho! What a silly thought, to think a stranger would help poor Rajho!
It is hard to be upset... perhaps these thoughts were simply foolish. I must return to Nivele and beg her forgiveness..."

Q856 Spawn Nivele Child

Death's Dice 

I've come across a small gaming den inside of Sugar Cove and been invited to participate in one of their games they call "Death's Dice". Perhaps winning a couple of rounds will pay-off in one way or another.

Win 5 Games of Death's Dice

Jb - Dice Fail Test

Roll a 1

Roll a 2

Roll a 3

Roll a 4

"It's a dice game. You toss your pair against theirs.
There are two rounds. After you and your opponent roll, you'll have the chance to go again or hold your roll. Depending on the end result, the closest to six without going over wins."

"There's always a chance they could roll over and lose automatically. Sometimes you have to take risks to win. Other times it's just better to play it safe.
Your opponent rolls a seven or eight, and you've held -- you win the round."

"Tie goes to challenger -- that's you.<be>If you get to six, there's no way they can beat you and you'll win automatically.
That clear enough for you?"

"How in Vivec's name?
Argh, you just got lucky is all!"

"You did... somehow. Next time you won't be so lucky."

"You won with a four. Not bad. Not bad at all."

"You have a five? Lucky.
You win... congrats, I guess."

"You have a six? I can't beat a six.
Argh, just my luck. You win, you win. Don't let it go to your head."

Apocrypha's GateEdit

Sealed entrance to Apocrypha's Gate

Map of Apocrypha's Gate

Apocrypha's Gate was a location in the Stonefalls near Ash Mountain. It was intended to be part of a removed quest involving Hermaeus Mora. The book Last Words of a Devotee can be found just outside.

Fort ArandEdit

Fort Arand would have been infested with diseased Cliff Racers.

Infected Cliff Racers 

Cliff Racers have infested Fort Arand. They all appear to have been infected with the blight. I should seek out the source of the infestation.

The malformed cliff racer heart is covered in weeping boils.

This cliff racer heart looks quite healthy, except for a few festering tumors.choose to

OmayniaEdit

Omaynia would have been a House Dres manor that would have been in the grips of a slave revolt. There would have been the option to side with the Dres nobility or the slaves.

Assorted Omaynia lines 

I found the survivors of Sugar's caravan in Omaynia. The slaves managed to escape their captors, and have captured the town and freed the slaves within.

An Orc slave has asked me to free slaves in Omaynia and loot the houses that still have something worth looting.

A very angry Orc slave is intent on destroying the abandoned merchant wagons around Omaynia.

I met an escaped slave in Omaynia who wanted me to help arm the rest of the slaves, in preparation for an impending attack.

A noble in Omaynia is waiting on military support from Fort Virak. He wants to stave off the violence from the slave revolt.

A Nord woman in Omaynia asked me to find an alchemist named Thovasi. She wants me to beg him to treat her.

An Argonian fleeing the riots in Omaynia was separated from his brother.

"I'd see every living Dunmer in Omaynia suffer for what we have suffered, but alas, they have fled.
I wish to raise an army, but what have we here but a few blighted slaves with no supplies? I know others are in this town. We must enlist their aid."

The note inside the book describes a meeting place just outside of Omaynia. The date is marked for yesterday evening.\n\nThe only way to find out what happened is to investigate the meeting place.

I have a friend who is concerned for a Breton named <<1>>. \n\nWe fear he was captured and wrongfully sold into slavery.\n\nHe's probably in Omaynia, west of here. I can't get involved directly. Could you find him?

Left Omaynia without Lighting All Bonfires

You Left Omaynia!

We can't make it to Omaynia without your help.... No, Ahjiivi, don't leave us to die!

Sugar's going to kill me... or I'll die right here. Can't decide what's better. Ahjiivi can't have made it to Omaynia. Bet that n'wah is dying of the Blight right now.\n\nWho's there? Get away! I won't let you finish me off!

Fort Virak lies north of Omaynia, veering a bit west.\n\nIt guards the entrance to the rift.

Have you travelled up the slave trading road that runs north through Omaynia? It's such a flyspeck of a village! \n\nHouse Father Aryon can keep it. So can his pathetic daughter.

Omaynia is west of here, over the crags and rocks of the coral.\n\nThe path was treacherous, but well worth it.\n\nMy brother was always the faster on. I do not know how he could have fallen.

Just step back and pay attention.\n\nI'm sure you'll figure out when to participate.

The Dunmer took us as slaves for a thousand years.\n\nThey don't think of us as people, but as grubs. They think we exist to gather their crops, dig for their metals, and wash their clothes.\n\nMay fleshflies eat them all.

Omaynia is under our control, and we will fight until we have no strength left to keep it.

Ahjiivi refuses to speak to me while slavers remain amidst their number. I should search the town and take care of them.

I found the Caravanmaster, but he was raving mad, both from his injuries and the beginning of Corprus.\n\nHe mentioned an Ahjiivi at Omaynia. Perhaps she knows what happened to the caravan.

Sugar sent a caravan to Omaynia, but believes they never made it. His retained suggested I search Marshmine for any survivors.

Ravnos sent a caravan to Omaynia, but believes they never made it. His bodyguard suggested I search Marshmine for any survivors.

I found a survivor, but he was raving mad, both from his injuries and the beginning of Corprus.\n\nHe mentioned an Ahjiivi at Omaynia. Perhaps she knows what happened to the caravan.

I've freed slaves around Omaynia and collected supplies from their masters. I should return to gra-Grensk.

I should search around Omaynia for any Weapon Racks, and see if there are salvageable weapons on them.

I've burned the wagons around Omaynia. I should let Thora know the merchants won't be coming home to their goods.

I should burn the wagons around Omaynia, if only to ease gra-Grensk's anger.

I should search lumber piles around the burned-out buildings in Omaynia. Then I can see if there are any useful pieces left. Unfortunately, the Dres have taken a large portion of the useable wood. They've stacked it up around their manor to the east.

I've collected enough unburned wood to start several bonfires. I should find areas where freed slaves have gathered and light the wood.

<<1>> resides within the Dres compound. It's in the eastern half of Omaynia. <<2>> asked me to kill her.

I've helped three of the Argonian slaves escape the canyons. I should deliver their shackles - proof of the Dres' illegal slaving - to <<1>> outside the Redoran manor in Omaynia.

The Dres use a series of canyons east of Omaynia to store and sell their slaves. The Argonian prisoners are kept deep within the slaver camp.

There are many Dres in their manor on the east side of Omaynia. Killing any of them would please <<1>>.

I've killed Dres in their holdings. I should return to the burned-out buildings on the north end of Omaynia.

I should travel to Fort Virak and speak to the captain there. The nobility of Omaynia want military reinforcements to bring peace to their town.

I should journey southwest of Omaynia and seek out the alchemist Erja mentioned.

<<1>> asked me if I could find <<2>> in Omaynia. The town is a short journey west of Ebonheart.

I should go to Kragenmoor. Once there, I could help Sting-Lash by finding the former slave owner from Omaynia.

I should travel to Omaynia and speak to whoever is in charge of the freed slaves there. They may know of Half-Tail's fate.

Hmph. Damned mer don't know how to make a decent sword.\n\nPerhaps that'll work to our advantage, if Omaynia's militia comes armed like this. We'll rout them just as we routed the guards here!\n\nAh, the thought of battle gets my blood pumping!

Slave revolt? Fitting that they should overthrow the town.\n\nOmaynia was one of the last places to release their Argonians and Nords when the Ebonheart Pact came about.\n\nEven if I had soldiers to spare, I would put Omaynia at the bottom of my list.

Sting-Lash? Does she think to scare me? I've a good mind to call the guards!\n\nNo, it is no matter. After the debacle in Omaynia, I've hired bodyguards.\n\nThere's no way she can get to me here. I'm quite sure of that.

This wood was scavenged from around Omaynia. Its suitable for building a bonfire.

A sturdy iron key of expensive make, found in the Dres manor of Omaynia.

Halls of the DamnedEdit

Halls of the Damned was either a delve or a public dungeon with six bosses. Commander Lefavre would have given you two missions, one killing bosses and another checking on their soldiers.

The Largest ThreatsEdit

Another quest given by Commander Lafavre that would have you kill six bosses in the Halls of the Damned - presumably a public dungeon - as most delves have one to three bosses.

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Finishes Quest	Journal Entry
	You have killed all the bosses in the Halls of the Damned. X Nazgol the Undying X General Ripfang X Bone Colossus X Orutu X Anarose Direblood X Therion Direblood
	Return to Commander Lafavre

Missing SoldiersEdit

Missing Soldiers would have been a level 35 quest that required you to find four of Commander Lafavre's soldiers that went missing. This would have presumably taken place in the Hall of the Damned public dungeon, as The Largest Threats also did.

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Finishes Quest	Journal Entry
	Commander Lafavre has asked you to find some of his soldiers who have not reported back. He is afraid they are in danger.
	Find Commander Lafavre's Soldiers.
	You found one of Commander Lafavre's soldiers. He did not make it.
	You have found Commander Lafavre's soldiers. Sadly, none of them survived.

Thieves GuildEdit

Characters originally had different names like Gwenneth (Quenneth), Vexa (Velsa), and Nicholas (Nicolas). It originally involved Nocturnal, her Skeleton Key, the "Violet Lodge", Frikkhild Coldheart, Nerien'eth, and was set on Cybiades. No Shira Citadel was also called Hiradirge Citadel. A large documentation is found on the Imperial Library.

Dark BrotherhoodEdit

It looks like the original Dark Brotherhood quest line was different, although it's difficult to piece together: Upon wanting to join the Dark Brotherhood, you would be contacted by Oosh and Varn, two Dark Brotherhood assassins.

• Your first test would be to kill Mathys; a young man who wasted his father's fortune in taverns, either drinking or gambling. His father took out the contract.
• Your second test would be to kill a woman named Henardel because she "has a devoted husband and loving family. She is happy and healthy. Her life is perfect."
• This would get you into the sanctuary, known as the Void's Embrace where you'd meet the Listener and Keeper of the Night Mother and be given your first missions.
• There'd be dead drops of some sort, possibly a precursor to the repeatables or another way of gaining the story missions.
• Assassinations seem to have taken place in quest-specific area as you'd always require transport from a character called Bronric.
• Your first real contract would be to contact a client named Isabella in Abah's Landing. You'd be in charge of scouting out routes. This seems to be more of a talky-talky mission and Isabella possibly played a role similar to Lyra in the released DB as she's referenced in later missions but with nothing there.
• The Silencer would name you the Wrath of Sithis as you hadn't known him nor the Keeper for... reasons. He would then send you to kill Jarl Kalgar of Greataxe Hold - apparently a fort, not a hold in its own right.
• Murder a ship's captain in Davon's Watch, poison seems to have been a bonus objective.
• Assassinate a Dunmer politican named Adreso Relvi at the Zachak Plantation in Morrowind. Fellow assassin Maryn Bethalas would lie about his whereabouts to trap and betray you.
• Infiltrate the manor house of a noble named Lady Margrette either through a well and underwater cave or by disguising yourself as a guard. You'd have the choice of sparing her or fulfilling her the contract
• Eliminate someone attending a funeral at the Cathedral of Empyrean Light where you could dress up as a priest or a mourner.
• The Keeper would give you a contract in the forests of Grahtwood: kill the captain of the Free Legion mercenary band on behalf of a fellow mercenary named Marganus. The Keeper would ask you kill everyone there.
• The insane Listener would have taken the Night Mother's coffin to the Black Rose Terminus with the intention of burning it. The Night Mother would speak to you and have you kill him.
• Afterwards you'd choose either Oosh or Varn as the new Listener. The other would become the Night Mother's Keeper.

Dark Brotherhood 

The Dark Brotherhood would like to have me join their ranks. They've asked me to try out for the assassin's guild. If I pass their tests, then I can join the mysterious death cult. "Yes, it is correct. We want it to join us. Our Dark Brotherhood. Sithis wants it to shed sweet blood for him. But first it must pass our tests. Is it willing? Does it want to join us?"

I'll make the Dark Brotherhood proud.

"Speak with <<1>>. She'll fill you in on the specifics. Don't waste time. The honor of the Dark Brotherhood is at stake."

This note begins a Dark Brotherhood contract.

Come to our sanctuary and speak with <<1>> if you're interested in joining the Dark Brotherhood.\n\nThe password is \"Silence, my brother.\"

Your next mark is <<1>>. You'll find the target in town. You'll find payment at the dead drop on the enclosed map when you're done.\n\nMake the death send a message to everyone. Make the kill while wearing your Dark Brotherhood uniform.

Your next mark is <<1>>. You'll find the target at a camp in the countryside. You'll find payment at the dead drop on the enclosed map when you're done.

Your next mark is <<1>>. You'll find the target in town. You'll find payment at the dead drop on the enclosed map when you're done.\n\nMake the death send a message to everyone. Make the kill while wearing your Dark Brotherhood uniform.

This note begins a Dark Brotherhood contract.

The Listener has given me a contract, one he hopes will be an opportunity to prove myself without interference from the current Dark Brotherhood politics.\n\nI am to kill Adreso Relvi at his home in Morrowind, a plantation named for the Zachak Hills.

The Listener has a high profile mission for me: Jarl Kalgar in Greataxe Hold.

The Listener has named me the Wrath of Sithis and expects me to enforce the Five Tenets.

The Night Mother has asked a task of me. I need to kill the Listener.

I can ask my fellow Dark Brotherhood members for advice on my current contract.

The death of <<1>> can't be traced back to the Brotherhood. It must be made to look like an accident. <<2>> suggested poison.

Now that I've killed my target, I should return to <<1>> to collect my payment.

More information on my current target's habits would be helpful. My fellow Dark Brotherhood members may have useful information. The sailors on the docks might be helpful as well.

<<1>> is aboard his ship in Davon's Watch, but I'll need a disguise to board the ship.

Now that I've killed my target, I should return to <<1>> to collect my payment.

<<1>> has contracted me to kill <<2>>.

Now that I've killed my target, I should return to <<1>> to collect my payment.

"You wear the uniform of the Dark Brotherhood. Must it end this way?"

I've passed the tests. Now I must find the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, known as the Void's Embrace.

"You and your acts will be duly recorded in the archives. You will live on in the scrolls... forever."

"There are books where we go, yes? I love the feel of paper against my skin. The raised texture of illuminated script... like a lover's lips. A lover who will never, ever nag you."

"I barely know her, yet she claims I ruined her life. And now my life lies in your hands. I'm begging you to reconsider. Take my offer and the Dark Brotherhood will have me as a loyal client."

"We have been watching it work. We have seen it kill. We saw the joy in its eyes as it took an innocent life. We took it to a safe place. We want to test it."

"You return. Before you say anything, I want to restate what I said earlier. I've devoted my life to the Night Mother, Sithis, and the Dark Brotherhood. I hold no ill will against you. I cannot control the contracts we receive, only see them through."

"Good work. I hope I get to have some real contracts like you someday."

"Hope the mission is going well. Seems an interesting place to kill a man... at a funeral."

"Extinguishing a torch will draw a guard from his path and releasing a rat or throwing flashpowder into a fire will distract multiple guards."

Bronric can take me to Zachak Plantation. I should speak with him.

My contact, the individual who has performed the Black Sacrament, should be somewhere near the plantation docks. I should find him.

My contact has been killed, and his body and the remains of the Black Sacrament are being investigated by another Dark Brotherhood assassin, one Maryn Bethalas. I should speak with her.

Maryn has directed me to where she last saw Adreso Relvi, at the manor house at the top of the hill, headed for his chambers.\n\nI'll need to find a way onto the manor grounds, either through the main gate or via some other entrance.

I've managed to get onto the manor grounds. Time to enter the manor proper and find Adreso.

I've gained access to the manor house, and should find Adreso Relvi in his bedroom, if Maryn's information is to be trusted.

Adreso isn't in his bedroom, but there's a conspicuous note.\n\nSomething seems wrong. I should find out what the note says.

Adreso's bedroom was a trap! Maryn has sold out to Adreso and is planning to have me killed in the manor house.\n\nI need to escape from here.

I've escaped the manor house, and Maryn, the traitor, is waiting outside. She seems intent on killing me.\n\nI should ensure she doesn't succeed.

Maryn is dead, her corruption and disregard for the Tenets rooted out of the Dark Brotherhood.\n\nI need to finish the contract. Adreso Relvi is nearby.

Adreso fled upon seeing me. I should chase him down and finish him.

After killing Adreso and the traitor assassin Maryn, I've returned to Void's Embrace. I should inform the Listener of what has happened.

Adreso is dead. Time to return to Void's Embrace.

The Night Mother has asked me to collect allies. Two come to mind. I should speak with Oosh and Varn. Oosh and Varn will assist me. I should go to the Black Rose Terminus.

I have arrived at Black Rose Terminus. Oosh looks like she wants to speak with me.

I need to reach the watchtower that Oosh pointed out to me.

We are safe in the quiet of the watchtower, for now. Varn appears to want to speak to me.

Varn has pointed out the entrance to the Black Rose Terminus interior. I should make my way there.

The madness is over. I should speak with Oosh, the new Listener of the Dark Brotherhood.

I have reached the interior of Black Rose Terminus. I should speak with Oosh and Varn to discover their plans.

I need to find a way upstairs. Perhaps I can overhear a useful conversation.

I have made my way upstairs, I should find the Main Hall.

In order to reach the servants' passages, I need to find a key to an interview cell. One should be somewhere in the Main Hall.

I should make my way through the servants' passages to reach the Listener.

Before I continue through the hidden paths, I should speak with Oosh.

I need to follow the Listener, before he manages to destroy the Night Mother.

I have a key and should enter the servants' passages.

The door is blocked. I need to find a way to open the door to the rest of this passage.

I have caught up with the Listener. Time to eliminate him.

The Listener is dead, and the Night Mother manifest. I should speak with her.

The Night Mother has given me the responsibility of choosing a new Listener. Oosh and Varn are the prime candidates. I should choose one.

Oosh is the new Listener. I should return to Void's Embrace.

Varn is the new Listener. I should return to Void's Embrace.

The madness is over. I should speak with Varn, the new Listener of the Dark Brotherhood.

The first component used in the alchemical process to create the mantikoras comes from the scorpion matron and her nests, deep in the cave called Fearfangs. I need to enter the cave and meet Regent Cassipia inside.

The Night Mother wants me to see the darkness in the Listener's heart. I should watch.

I should speak with the Night Mother before I leave.

I'm in the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary. I should find Oosh and speak with her.

The Keeper has demanded I speak with him. I should do so.

I should follow Oosh, who will take me to the Listener.

I should introduce myself to the Listener

You discovered Saervild was not what he seemed? \n\nInteresting. That news will change things.

Praise Sithis! I hear her whisper. How could you not weep at such glory within?\n\nThe faith of the Shadowscales shall never be questioned. Every gift we give shall sanctify the Night Mother!

The Night Mother gives me her blessing, after my heresy? But why? I ….\n\nShe speaks to me! I understand now, truly. With her blessing, I'll make the Shadowscales something to be feared.

You have completed all the talking tasks. Well done.

Looks like everything works. Have fun adding this to the world!

Here's something we found near the ruin. Please take it for helping us.\n\nYou know, you're not bad to have around. Feel free to come dungeon delving with us whenever you want!

Great work! He deserved a violent death. Here's your payment.

Great work! The use of poisons is one of the Dark Brotherhood's specialties. Here's your payment.

Great work! He deserved a violent death. Here's your payment.\n\nHolstein is looking for you. We had some excitement while you were gone. Domar got in over his head. This could be your big chance. Don't blow it.

Great work! The use of poisons is one of the Dark Brotherhood's specialties. Here's your payment.\n\nHolstein is looking for you. We had some excitement while you were gone. Domar got in over his head. This could be your big chance. Don't blow it.

Excellent work silencing the target. Enclosed you'll find a reward and details on another contract.

Great work! The use of poisons is one of the Dark Brotherhood's specialties. Here's your payment.

We've watched your progress and have decided to offer you membership. Welcome to the Dark Brotherhood.\n\nHere's your uniform. Try not to get too much blood on it.

Excellent work silencing the target. Enclosed you'll find a reward and details on another contract.

Excellent. Let that be a message to the world: the Dark Brotherhood can cause an entire army to vanish overnight.

An assassin's life is not easy. It must know this. Society will not understand its actions. But its family will. It has done well. Once it is ready, I will offer its first assignment.

This is our chance. The Baron thinks himself safe in his own keep, and that he can continue his crimes from here with impunity. Let us show him and all who think the same that stone walls and guards are no obstacle to the Dark Brotherhood.

Interesting….no wonder he's found himself targeted, and you can use it to your advantage. Search his goods, find the poison, I'm sure it'll be useful, as it always is.

How? You want to join the Dark Brotherhood and you don't know how to use poison? Look, take a poison, preferably lethal, then you find a way to get it into your victim. You could put it in something he eats, or something that might impale him.

Figured that out all by yourself did you? Why, your mom must be so proud.\n\nWe wear disguises to blend in. Having a disguise doesn't mean you can do anything you want. You'll find people don't like you messing around with their stuff disguise or not.

I mean if you are poking around where you shouldn't be, then you will get more than you bargained for. The disguise lets us walk among them, unmolested, but keep track of where people are and do what you need to when they aren't looking.

Ok, disguise or not, you're not getting in that strongbox with the First Mate around. So watch him, pay attention to his habits, and then pick your moment to sneak in and get the key from that strongbox. Just make sure to not get caught.

What is the matter with you? Did your parents drop you on your head? If you mess around with the strongbox with the first mate around, he'll get annoyed and may throw you in the river. If that happens, then I'll be annoyed, and you don't want that.

Ahhh…so that's what the contract means…well, you know what to do, now go do it.

You are a meathead. and if you keep that up, we're going to have trouble. Try to listen this time, you get the poison, you sneak it into your mark by hook or by crook. In this case, Kyle seems like a chunky boy, sneak it into his food.

You really are simple, aren't you? Well, so how would one get on board a Blacksails ship? Oh, I don't know, maybe by being a Blacksail? Several are drunk in the bar. Think about that, if you can manage, and don't get into trouble or so help me…

That's no fun! Join me inside. We'll play a game of shells.\n\nWin, and you get Eiman. Lose, and you'll be my newest squirrel.

At least that's a start. Try to act normal, you're about to board a Blacksails ship and they don't take kindly to people poking around in their business. Our mark is here, <<1>> is pacing around. His contract requires he dies by his own devices.

That's no fun! Go on, look around!\n\nOh, and mind the bears. I never got around to changing them back.

That's for you to discover. First, find a way on the ship, then see what you can find. I'll be here if you have any questions, which I sure you will. Remeber watch the people, stay out of their way, and don't get caught as you collect what you need.

This job will be slightly different as you may need to deal with some hostile people. Iin house, guards are oblivious slouches. Unfortunately, they are also tough as nails. They'll stomp you if you rumage through their things. So, don't get caught.

What do you think? You have a brain, use it. Oh, all right, look around, talk to people, find out where Marcus is, then go from there. I know he's here, now it's your job to find out how to get at him and then how to take him out.

I haven't seen him much. I heard with all the Blacksails being killed that he fears for his life. So he's taken some of his friends and locked himself downstairs. I haven't been down there, not yet anyway.

<<1>> likes to poison kittens. It would be poetic justice to use his own poisons on him.

Interesting … what a strange thing. How are we being obvious enough to stir suspicion? I'll have to talk to the Listener about this. \n\nNever mind that, we know where he is, now you have to figure out how to unlock that door.

Well, you're a smart one, here's a question even you can handle. How does someone normally unlock a locked door? \n\nDon't hurt youself trying to answer, I'll tell you: with a key. I suspect it'ss in the house somewhere. So find it.

Well, that's good news because the contract did indicate a bonus if poison was used to kill him. As before, find the poison, get it, then sneak it into something he will eat or drink.

I sometimes believe you feign stupidity just to get me angry and it makes me want to stomp you into Oblivion. How do you do that? Forget this, I'm not telling you, and futher more, I'm leaving before I do something you'll regret.

You have to be kidding me. I'd say you lay you face on my blade about thirty or forty times, maybe that'll jog your memory. Now get out there, talk to the people, look around, and don't get into trouble or so help me…

The Listener wants it dead. This contract? A mere trap for the fly. The full force of the Dark Brotherhood is out there … waiting to slit its throat.\n\nBut we have different plans for it, naturally.

Yes, he wants it dead. Every blind follower he can muster chomps at the bit. Don't ask why, it's a question on all our minds. But for now, we need to make sure it gets out of here alive.

Take this and drink. A special recipe to boost its adrenaline. \n\nDon't fight. Sprint to the shoreline. The boats will be burning, trapping the mindless brethren here. All but one where Bronric left you. Take the boat. We'll see it at the Sanctuary.

Why, yes, of course I am. Varn and I have been working together in Sithis's name for many years now. And we've been watching you. We see potential in you.

Right, the test. You see, we have seen you kill in cold blood before. Sithis smiled on that action. We'd like to see if that wasn't a fluke. So we need you to kill again.

That's it. Kill him and you pass the test. Murder's that simple, really. When you're done, meet Varn in town. She'll have a second test for you.

Your target is Mathys. Seems this wayward young man squandered his father's fortune in the inns, and now his father wants the drain on his coffers to be, well, fixed, if you get my drift.

More's the pity. Once she gets her claws into you, she never lets go. She'd resurrect dead soldiers to give them orders if she knew how.

I guess not, since you didn't even know that he's a she. Count yourself lucky she didn't order you to your death as well.

It's an underground prison on the other side of the Arena. And a torture chamber too, by the screams. They hold captives there until it's their time in the Arena. We tried to get in but couldn't.

It will learn more once it earns the knowledge. Spill blood, and I shall enlighten it.

She did? You actually heard her voice?\n\nWhat does she have to say about the Listener?

…As the Night Mother wills.\n\nI have your back. We will end this schism.

I had suspected something was amiss, but that outcome seemed insane. I suppose it wasn't me who was crazy.\n\nWhat does the Night Mother wish of us?

Unsurprising. The Listener must pay for his crimes. The Tenets cannot be broken, even by him.\n\nHe brought many assassins with him. They blindly follow his orders. It will make this… more difficult. I will accompany you, and see this done.

Look for watchtowers. We'll pass through them to get to the entrance of Black Rose Terminus.\n\nBe wary of our former fellows, they have certainly been warned to attack you on sight. Avoid or kill them as you must.

You are the Wrath of Sithis, and in opposing you every one who follows the Listener has broken the Tenets, unwittingly or not.\n\nMercy and justice are yours to mete out. Varn and I will be your instruments to aid you in this.

The Listener has returned, just ahead of us. He is expecting you, and the assassins will be on high alert.\n\nThis may be bloody.

Please. Spilling blood is as much as part of me as my tail, or my scales.\n\nIf I were the type to indulge in wishing, I would wish that there were another way, but I am not. I fight for the Wrath of Sithis, to right what the Listener has wronged.

Good, good. It did well for this test. Did it enjoy itself? Did it savor the taking of an innocent life? Don't answer. I have another test for it.

Carried, yes, over my shoulder. Like a sackful of eggs.Now you lead us in killing my mentor. Times change. \n\nMore important: do you have a plan in here?

Murder should be reason enough. And coin. But if it wants to know the reason for the contract, it's simple. Another woman is jealous of ____. Sithis smiles upon this. Now go. Speak with Oosh when it's done.

Henardel lhas a devoted husband and loving family. She is happy and healthy. Her life is perfect. \n\nKill her.

There are servants' passages under and around the Main Hall. Not easy to get to, but they connect underneath the interview cells — you remember those, yes?\n\nYou'll need a key, but that would get you into the passage to catch up to the Listener.

The Listener has probably taken the Night Mother's coffin to a ritual chamber deep inside. The passage that leads there is in the main hall, locked and guarded. \n\nMost of his assassins are likely in the main hall, you'll never get past them directly.

Varn knows the hidden secrets of this building, and I know how we trap our lairs. We'll be disabling traps and making sure you aren't followed.

We trust you more than we trust the Listener, now. You are the Wrath of Sithis as well. It is a comfort that the two together reside in the same person.\n\nI only hope we can help you against the Listener when the time comes.

I walked past the assassins in the main hall. They don't know I am your weapon, and I convinced them you were chasing after me. Many now rush outside to defend.\n\nNow we strike, but we have little time. Move quickly, I will wait for Varn.

Well, the Listener called everyone here. It seemed important. Then he started saying that you were a traitor! When I said I didn't think that was true, I got tied up and thrown in here.\n\nLook, there's something about the Listener you should know.

I don't mean to alarm you, or cast aspersions on anyone, but I think the Listener is crazy! He was talking to himself and talking about his plan to burn the Night Mother's coffin!\n\nMaybe I misheard him. But I thought you should know, just in case.

You must kill the Listener. He has proven unable to bear the weight of my voice, his mind is too weak. Now he prepares to destroy me, which would doom the Brotherhood.\n\nHe must be stopped. Gather your allies and face him at the Black Rose Terminus.

How pleasant. I must say, I'm impressed. You've exceeded our expectations.

I shall give you the location. When you speak with the Black Door, you must answer with, \"Nothing, my brother.\" Then you're in. See you there.

Yes, my friend, you have. We will allow you to join the Dark Brotherhood. Congratulations. I'd like to introduce you to our brethren. Come find me at our Sanctuary.

I see. Those are pretty recent contracts. Nothing worthy of an experienced assassin, but certainly worthwhile in the eyes of Sithis. Are you prepared to shed more blood in his name?

Fair enough. You seem to be a fair fit for us. I'll allow your admittance. May the darkness be one with you.

Good. Sithis smiles on blood shed in his dark name. He demands more blood to be shed each day. We must kill in order to keep him smiling. Are you prepared for a life seeking the eternal and everlasting Void?

Yes, they have told me of your successes recently. A nobleman's wayward son. A loving wife and mother. The Night Mother is very pleased.

Yes. She speaks to me, always has, since her death many years ago. She guides us through the light and into Sithis's Void.

She is with Sithis now. I am the only person who can hear her sweet voice. Thus they call me the Listener. Her corpse lays before us, in this coffin. Now, are you ready to join us fully?

Very well. My child. There are five tenets we live by. If you are truly ready to join us, you will agree to observe and obey these Five Tenets.

First, Never dishonor the Night Mother. Second, never betray the Dark Brotherhood or its secrets. Third, never disobey or refuse to carry out an order from a Dark Brotherhood superior.

Very good, my child. Welcome to the Dark Brotherhood, my child. Honor Sithis with your presence. Now, Varn has your first assignment. Speak with her.

Fourth, never steal the possessions of a Dark Brother or Dark Sister. Fifth, never kill a Dark Brother or Dark Sister.\n\nMy child. Do you swear to live according to these tenets?

A Dwarven device fills a chamber deep within the ruins of Bthanual. Kireth has repaired it. Beams of light now shine through prisms set around the room.

The Dark Brotherhood has asked me to kill <<1>>, a ship captain currently in port at Davon's Watch.

The Dark Brotherhood has asked me to kill a ship captian who is currently in port at Davon's Watch.

I've taken a contract to kill <<1>>.

I've taken a contract from <<1>> to kill <<2>>.

"The Brotherhood is strong, but the foundation is cracked. What do you know of the Listener?":

He fears you, fears the perceptiveness and stability you represent. He believes you will bring him to ruin, and he is not wrong.\n\nFor you to understand, I will show you what lies in the heart of the Listener.

He'll be attending a funeral at the Cathedral of Empyrean Light. A rather appropriate setting if you ask me. Bronric will be your transportation as usual. \n\nI can't stress to you the importance of completing this contract. Failure is not an option.

Your choice is backed by my will. Speak to my new Listener, the one who will shoulder the burden anew.

Wrath. You have done much for the Brotherhood.\n\n…Thank you. I don't mean to be so formal. I'm still adjusting.

The Wrath speaks, a voice of merit above many.\n\nFrom the Night Mother to the Wrath, through the Listener, be honored: you have performed admirably.

When—if—you succeed, I would speak with you before you leave. I'll wait by the docks.\n\nFear not. No Tenets shall be broken. After all, you honor Sithis with your deeds.

You know what they say—when the Void gives you lemons, squeeze 'em into someone's eyes.\n\nOr is it \"squeeze someone's eyes into 'em?\" I think both could work, if you put your back into it.

Don't worry. You have the Listener's favor at least.

I knew there was wisdom in you. You'll still need to report to the Listener, but I'm sure the Keeper will wish to speak to you about your actions here today.

I see you've returned from the mission I assigned you.

The Wrath of Sithis. Interesting that the Listener is starting this now. It will be a discussion for another time.

I doubt the Listener spoke to the Keeper before making this decision. It'll be interesting to see what happens when he returns.

I can't wait to see what this is about!

Perhaps you should be talking to Oosh or Varn.

What's this? \n\nI had instructed all records of Black Rose Prison be destroyed. I suppose getting rid of everything was too much to hope for.\n\nI was trying to find a better life for the prisoners here. I think I've been successful.

Void's Embrace

Black Rose Terminus

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Black Rose Terminus Exterior

Black Rose Terminus Interior

Black Rose Terminus Finale

I have reconstructed a journal written by one of the guards of Black Rose Prison. It tells the story of how the prison was transformed into White Rose Village.\n\nI should bring this journal to the village leadership and ask them about the contents.

I am impressed. You fulfilled the contract and didn't succumb Oosh's pressure. You obviously hold the tenets in high regard.\n\nIt's time you've made your own way. No Oosh. No Varn. Just using your own instincts.

Yes. The Listener has overstepped his bounds and must answer for his actions. This cannot go unpunished, but I have my own agenda for confronting him.

What? Maryn betrayed you? She'd been quiet lately. Shifty. I didn't think she would break a Tenet, though. She implied there were others? Hm.\n\nFine job with Adreso, and thank you for telling me about Maryn. I now worry about traitors in our midst.

I hate this woman. She's ruined my life every step of the way. I want her dead.\n\nShe runs Wolfbane Dale. Pride? Vanity? She loves her security, and I've been ostracized thanks to her. Talk to the people there. I'm sure since I left, she's gotten even more paraonoid. That's a question that I've often asked myself, but we have no time to muse over the past now. \n\nHe means to harm my students, my friends, and anyone else who gets in his way! He must be stopped. Yes. Since you'll be in the field, we want you to scout around. Talk to the people. Find our options for infiltrating this manor house: one to suit Varn, the other, myself. These jobs can't always be about mass murder. Some take a little … finesse. Bronric will take you. Varn and I will make our own way. Meet us at the Full Moon Tavern once you've gotten the information. Works for me. And the second route? You did find one, correct? Did he now? Not to poison me? Well, whatever you've come to do, get on with it.

Lady Margrette keeps herself pretty safe. There was an attempt on her life about a year back. After that, \n\nthe doors closed and the guards increased.

Oh that's Lady Margrette. She thinks she's got that place locked up tight, but I've heard there's still a few cracks in her walls. Sure is. Put up the walls myself, helped organize the guards. Good lads and lasses, but not all of them the most alert. But it does make her ladyship feel better to have them. I'm meeting a certain someone tonight, once she gets off work. You should see the night view from the manor house, it's beautiful and so romantic. Someone's gotta do it! Sure I got a job, but it don't pay the bills. May be ready to have another go at the manor house before long. If you do, come let me know. I just hope she hasn't ran off into that cave again. I hate going in there. Some woman tried to kill her. Made her paranoid. Now she lives in a fortress! I keep telling her she needs to do something about the well, though. Nah, that place is a little too scary for me in my old age. May want to ask Harding though. He's always going in there. But he may only answer if you got a coin or two on ya. Business, eh? Don't look much in the way of a lumber or business. We also don't get too many passing through here. I'm sure she does. That place is locked up tight. My old friend Travys, he sure saw to that. She's got her main and side gates locked up pretty tight, but all the guards can't be quality men. They have their weaknesses. Prone to distractions like any man. Ah. Well, unrelable? I wouldn't say that. Some just aren't as smart as others. We really need better men at the side gate. If you're looking for a steady job, you may want to check back with me tomorrow! What! Okay, don't tell anyone. Those guards at the side gate, they're horribly unattentive. I just arrange for a distraction, sometimes a little bribe, and then slip past. I'm sure someone like you would have no problem. A grand purchase. It's easy. That manor is surrounded by walls and guards, but no one thinks about the well. There's a cave just around the west side. That's the ticket in. Just climb up that rope. There's a cave that runs under the manor. It's where the manor gets its water from. Mel sometimes ends up in there chasing after the fish in the shallow water. But one time, she got her claws in the bucket and ended up behind the walls! The well inside dips down into a cave. The cave has an entrance near the river. Lady Margrette doesn't see it as a threat. She's bound to learn the hard way on that. He's usually up around the saw mill or the tavern. That's what I thought. Look. If you want to get in there. I can help you out. Seeing you got the coin for it? Without question. As we honor Sithis with the Black Sacrament. he will further empower the guild. We should take every opportunity to praise him. Yes. Always honor the contract. It's an order from the Listener and it goes against one of the five tenets. There will always be more black sacraments. Oosh has told me of your decision. She is correct. Had I been there, I would have done the same. You've proven yourself a very valuable member today. As you've experienced first hand, you're dealing with two different viewpoints in the Brotherhood. We don't always see eye to eye, but unlike Varn and myself the Listener and the Keeper don't really get on. Awfully neglectful to overlook such a sweet spot, but that will do.\n\nNow, to business. It'll be getting dark out. The timing is perfect. We'll go separate ways and converge on miss Margrette in her quarters. Be careful. The guards will be out. That's word politics. This is about faith. If the Listener were here, I know he'd agree with me. He sees the sacrament as the pathway to Sithis as well. But he cannot be here for every moment. True. The Night Mother demands blood. It's the link between her and Sithis. However, we may kill as many as we please, but we always fulfill the contract. Varn is the Keeper's pawn, and the Keeper is insane. It's what happens when your life revolves around a corpse. But Varn is also a prized assassin, and Oosh's trusted colleague. \n\nNow, return to Oosha. She told me she wanted to speak to you. So in keeping with tradition, now that you've done a job for the Listener, the Keeper would like to see you. That and Varn told him about the decision made in the latest job.\n\nYou'll find him in his quarters. He's expecting you.

Isabella? Well, she's mad! You can't trust her. She made an attempt on my life herself not long ago. I only spared hers on the agreement that she'd leave here, never to return. I save her life and she repays me in death.

I barely know her, yet she claims I ruined her life. And now my life lies in your hands. I'm begging you to reconsider. Take my offer and the Dark Brotherhood will have me as a loyal client.

I hate this woman. She's ruined my life every step of the way. I want her dead.\n\nShe runs Wolfbane Dale. Pride? Vanity? She loves her security, and I've been ostracized thanks to her. Talk to the people there. I'm sure since I left, she's gotten even more paraonoid. That's a question that I've often asked myself, but we have no time to muse over the past now. \n\nHe means to harm my students, my friends, and anyone else who gets in his way! He must be stopped. Yes. Since you'll be in the field, we want you to scout around. Talk to the people. Find our options for infiltrating this manor house: one to suit Varn, the other, myself. These jobs can't always be about mass murder. Some take a little … finesse. Bronric will take you. Varn and I will make our own way. Meet us at the Full Moon Tavern once you've gotten the information. Works for me. And the second route? You did find one, correct? Did he now? Not to poison me? Well, whatever you've come to do, get on with it. Lady Margrette keeps herself pretty safe. There was an attempt on her life about a year back. After that, \n\nthe doors closed and the guards increased. Oh that's Lady Margrette. She thinks she's got that place locked up tight, but I've heard there's still a few cracks in her walls. Sure is. Put up the walls myself, helped organize the guards. Good lads and lasses, but not all of them the most alert. But it does make her ladyship feel better to have them. I'm meeting a certain someone tonight, once she gets off work. You should see the night view from the manor house, it's beautiful and so romantic. Someone's gotta do it! Sure I got a job, but it don't pay the bills. May be ready to have another go at the manor house before long. If you do, come let me know. I just hope she hasn't ran off into that cave again. I hate going in there. Some woman tried to kill her. Made her paranoid. Now she lives in a fortress! I keep telling her she needs to do something about the well, though. Nah, that place is a little too scary for me in my old age. May want to ask Harding though. He's always going in there. But he may only answer if you got a coin or two on ya. Business, eh? Don't look much in the way of a lumber or business. We also don't get too many passing through here. I'm sure she does. That place is locked up tight. My old friend Travys, he sure saw to that. She's got her main and side gates locked up pretty tight, but all the guards can't be quality men. They have their weaknesses. Prone to distractions like any man. Ah. Well, unrelable? I wouldn't say that. Some just aren't as smart as others. We really need better men at the side gate. If you're looking for a steady job, you may want to check back with me tomorrow! What! Okay, don't tell anyone. Those guards at the side gate, they're horribly unattentive. I just arrange for a distraction, sometimes a little bribe, and then slip past. I'm sure someone like you would have no problem. A grand purchase. It's easy. That manor is surrounded by walls and guards, but no one thinks about the well. There's a cave just around the west side. That's the ticket in. Just climb up that rope. There's a cave that runs under the manor. It's where the manor gets its water from. Mel sometimes ends up in there chasing after the fish in the shallow water. But one time, she got her claws in the bucket and ended up behind the walls! The well inside dips down into a cave. The cave has an entrance near the river. Lady Margrette doesn't see it as a threat. She's bound to learn the hard way on that. He's usually up around the saw mill or the tavern. That's what I thought. Look. If you want to get in there. I can help you out. Seeing you got the coin for it? Without question. As we honor Sithis with the Black Sacrament. he will further empower the guild. We should take every opportunity to praise him. Yes. Always honor the contract. It's an order from the Listener and it goes against one of the five tenets. There will always be more black sacraments. Oosh has told me of your decision. She is correct. Had I been there, I would have done the same. You've proven yourself a very valuable member today. As you've experienced first hand, you're dealing with two different viewpoints in the Brotherhood. We don't always see eye to eye, but unlike Varn and myself the Listener and the Keeper don't really get on. Awfully neglectful to overlook such a sweet spot, but that will do.\n\nNow, to business. It'll be getting dark out. The timing is perfect. We'll go separate ways and converge on miss Margrette in her quarters. Be careful. The guards will be out. That's word politics. This is about faith. If the Listener were here, I know he'd agree with me. He sees the sacrament as the pathway to Sithis as well. But he cannot be here for every moment. True. The Night Mother demands blood. It's the link between her and Sithis. However, we may kill as many as we please, but we always fulfill the contract. Varn is the Keeper's pawn, and the Keeper is insane. It's what happens when your life revolves around a corpse. But Varn is also a prized assassin, and Oosh's trusted colleague. \n\nNow, return to Oosha. She told me she wanted to speak to you. So in keeping with tradition, now that you've done a job for the Listener, the Keeper would like to see you. That and Varn told him about the decision made in the latest job.\n\nYou'll find him in his quarters. He's expecting you. Isabella? Well, she's mad! You can't trust her. She made an attempt on my life herself not long ago. I only spared hers on the agreement that she'd leave here, never to return. I save her life and she repays me in death. I barely know her, yet she claims I ruined her life. And now my life lies in your hands. I'm begging you to reconsider. Take my offer and the Dark Brotherhood will have me as a loyal client. Great! Off we go then. You saw that, you see why she needs to die. She mocks me and force-feeds me ashes! It's not the first time, and the others laugh along with her!\n\nYou'll kill her, right? Before you leave? Yes! It's in the back. Once she's dead, I'll meet you there. Look for a room where the light shines in, deep in the back of this fortress-cave. I'm going to make myself scarce— come find me when she's dead. She's 'gone for a walk'. That means she'll be pacing the back hallway, thinking to herself and enjoying the sound of her armor.\n\nIf she sees you, she'll call for guards. You can catch her alone in the back hallway, though. And you won't regret it! I swear it. I only ask that Isabella be your first contract. I can't risk her out there after this. I'll only need a bit to gather the necessities to perform the ritual. I… I'll perform more of your Black Sacraments! That makes your god happy, right? Oh, thank you, thank you! The ladder there takes you outside, you won't be followed! No! No! I gave you what you asked! No. It was not the choice I would have made, but I do not begrudge your making it. Oosh and I often disagree, but neither of us are right all the time.\n\nShall we return? You'll want to report to the Listener. Oosh told me of your actions when offered the promise of more Black Sacraments. You realize you've denied us further chances to honor Sithis. I understand, but from now on, you have my permission to accept offers of continued Black Sacraments. They are the lifeblood of this establishment. No doubt Varn has told the Keeper of your actions as well ….\n\nGo now. Oosh wishes to speak with you. Hah, of course not! It was my idea, wasn't it? Varn and I often agree to disagree, and we need someone to settle our differences.You did a fine job.\n\nNow, shall we return to the Embrace? The Listener will want to hear your report. And you won't regret it! I swear it. I only ask that Isabella be your first contract. I can't risk her out there after this. I'll only need a bit to gather the necessities to perform the ritual. Through the sewer tunnel there. I heard them talking about a chasm. I don't know what's really down there and I don't ever plan to find out. Yes, yes, of course! I hear the Keeper has quite the display planned.\n\nShall we go now? A woman named Isabella performed the sacrament. We're going to walk through one start to finish. First, we'll meet the client, Isabella, in Abah's Landing. Bronric can take you there. Once you speak to her, we'll travel to the target. You'll be in charge of scouting the routes in.\n\nReady to go? You've proven yourself valuable. I need someone with new blood to undertake this position. One not yet fully swayed by the Keeper or myself. I'm going to name you the Wrath of Sithis. Your name will remain secret, but your title will be known. Jarl Kalgar of Greataxe Hold. He's not the Jarl of a typical town. It's more of a fort. Highly guarded, but it shouldn't be a problem for you. \n\nThis will require either great stealth or a well trained blade. Both skills that you have. Yes! Your first taste of blood for Sithis is nigh. In the forests of Grahtwood, at a camp for mercenaries called the Free Legion, a voice has called for us via a dark ritual.\n\nA mercenary named Marganus has performed a Black Sacrament. Bronric will take you there.\n\nOnce you arrive, you only have eyes for the Jarl. Kalgar's blood will fulfill the contract. Mathys^M Oosh^F Varn^F The Listener^M The Keeper^M Isabella^F Margrette^F

Blackmoore's EndEdit

• QUEST: In Crucial Need
• QUEST: Exposing the Baron
• QUEST: Blackmoore's End
• QUEST: Treasure Beyond Wonder
• Baron Blackmoore's death needs to be a message. I'll make sure no one can get in from here while you go and make his death memorable. The coward will likely flee at the sight of you. Don't let him escape.
• In taking our vengeance against the Baron, we mustn't forget our code. The Baron practices dark magics, and we must catch him in the act. There must be some dark creatures here. Find them, so that we can properly spread the tale.
• Assassinate Baron Blackmoore
• Find evidence of the Baron's dark magic
• You've done it. I heard his pleas from here. Now, he troubles no one. Let us away from this place, and let the Dark Brotherhood's name become the stuff of nightmares for those who would follow Blackmoore's path.
• His Captain of the Guard was a werewolf? I knew Blackmoore was brazen, but that goes farther than I thought even he dared. Good work. Should anyone try to make the Baron seem a victim, this information will remove any question of his guilt.
• That monster practiced necromancy? The Baron's death is more than just a boon for us - the Nine would smile on even us for our actions today. Rest easy tonight, for you have done work that even priests would approve of.
• My long pursuit of Baron Blackmoore ends here, in his own keep. His crimes will not go unpunished, and his death will be a message to all. Time for me to hunt him down in his own home.
• While I pursue the Baron through his keep, I need to keep watch for evidence of his dark magic.

Karndar WatchEdit

The ruins of Karndar Watch were datamined in the files before the release of Summerset, named twice as "Kandar [sic] Watch" and "Karndar". When Summerset was released, many map files for the location were found, showing that the interior descended deep into the depths of Summerset. The exterior location still remains on the map with a main road leading directly to it, but the entrance door was removed and it is unmarked.

Wrothgar Riekr questEdit

Nellic Sterone and his Khajiiti apprentice named Mezhun were slated to appear in Wrothgar, but the quest was scrapped. A journal and errant strings of the quest can still be found in the files.

• Assisting with research like this is a noble pursuit. We must educate people.
  Sure the riekr bathe in filth and sometimes eat their young, but these behaviors maintain their social structure. Some of their other behaviors are quite advanced.
• <<1>> will not lose another clan.
  I won't allow it.
• Ah, I can smell the all-too-familiar stench of Riekr on you. I'm guessing you have the items Nellic wrote me about. Good.
  What about Apprentice Mezhun? Any word from him?
• Apprentice Mezhun is dead.
• What happened with the Stonechewers in Stormhaven?

Cragwallow FalmerEdit

The quest Merriment and Mystery originally involved Falmer instead of Ice-Biter Rieklings.

• Q4097 Falmer Cave Exterior
• Cragwallow Falmer Cage Room
• Those cultists ruined any chance we had of establishing contact with the Falmer. We were so close, damn them.
• Those damned Worm Cultists have ruined any chance we had of establishing communication with the Falmer.
  We were so close. Our studies were nearly complete.'
• That makes no sense. Why would a guar need a lute? It has no fingers! Let us try again.
  Who cut your hair? A Falmer? Ha! Take that!

Imperial CityEdit

The Imperial City went through some changes during initial development.

DifferencesEdit

• The Memorial District was initially called the Market District, as it was called in Oblivion.
• There were Dark Anchors located in the Market, Nobles, and Arboretum districts.
• These would apparently be closed by entering a portal to Coldharbour and finding a way to close them.
• A Dark Anchor would have to be closed before the district would be capturable by the player's alliance faction. Only the aforementioned districts could be captured.
• The sewer boss Lady of the Depths was initially named Lady of the Deep.

QuestsEdit

Name	Description
Drive to Victory
City in Peril
Imperial Intelligence
Arms of Rescue
Of the Flesh
Marking Targets
The Mage's Projection
Care Package
Fight to Freedom
Reclaiming of Gardens
Scarhea's Return
The Cold Wind Blows

CharactersEdit

Vorias Ahala was a girl located in the Elven Gardens refuge who would give out a daily quest to kill the Daedra caled Scarhea. Both Vorias and Scarhea were cut.

Aishah was a female Khajiit who would give the player daily quests. The quest would involve looting former citizens' belongings from the Elven Gardens District in exchange for payment. Before the Planemeld, she was a bailiff with the Imperial City guard. While her resignation letter was cut (available at the Imperial Library here), a love letter from a roguish Khajiit remains in the final release however.

Aishah is also the name of a deceased Redguard found in Hallin's Stand, but the two characters have no connection.

Captain Brocchus was a male Imperial City officer who would presumably appear instead of Captain Ocella to send the player to find Sergeant Ocella if something happened to her, or simply an alternate method of acquisition as he shares identical lines as her.

Regulinus Bucco was a male Imperial found in the Fighters Guild hideout whose 'medicine' had gone missing in the Market District. He would give a quest to recover it. Presumably from the italics around 'medicine', you were actually recovering an illicit substance for him.

Priestess Faltonia would be sought out in the Temple District after speaking with Priestess Vonele for further information on unholy acts committed by Daedra in the temples.

Kerennia was a female hall steward of the Fighters Guild located in their hideout that would give out repeatable quests. One of the quests would have tasked the player with collecting 'dreadshards' from Worm Cultists in the Market District who were using them to enhance their spellpower. According to her, the dreadshards had a hum like 'bees and rusty chains'. Another quest involved collecting clannfear heads.

Chief Councilor Lovidicus was a male Imperial present in the Arena District, having been captured by Daedra and presently being tortured in the Imperil Arena. His brother, Jagar, would have been trying to help him. He is still mentioned in the Minutes of the Elder Council lorebook.

Jagar Lovidicus was a male Imperial who would be found in the Arena District, trying to help his brother Councilor Lovidicus, Chief Councilor of the Elder Council, who had been captured by the Daedra and tortured in the arena.

Simplicia Nivianus was an Imperial high priestess located in the Temple District refuge. She would give a daily quest to disrupt a Daedric ritual inside the Temple of the Divines.

Captain Ocella was a female Imperial Legion officer who would send the player to find her brother in the Nobles District. Interestingly, a Centurion Iunius Ocella wrote Cohort Briefing: Arenthia in Reaper's March, suggesting the Ocellas are a military family.

Sergeant Ocella was a male Imperial Legion solder commanding a garrison holed up in the Nobles District. In the released game it appears this role was taken by Captain Caudex. Captain Ocella was his sister who sends you to find her.

General Pollius was a male Imperial Legion officer holed up in a refuge in the Nobles District trying to find the source of Legion Zero's corruption to use as a countermeasure against them. In the final release, it seems Captain Regilus replaced him, who is notably a mole within Legion Zero rather than an untainted Legionary.

Proserpina was a concubine of Emperor Leovic that bore him a child. A quest involving her was cut before release.

Pudazi was a female Khajiit officer of the Aldmeri Dominion present in the Market District refuge. An Aldmeri Dominion player would be tasked with finding the wizard Narnolas and she could be asked his whereabouts. When he is found deceased, the player must return his notes to Pudazi. She appeared to find Narnolas handsome and expressed little time for General THING who she called a 'cranky little elf'.

Rayzeeh was a female member of the Fighters Guild who the player would be asked to seek out in order to destroy the Dark Anchor in the Nobles District. In the final release, the Fighters Guild don't have a presence in the Imperial City.

Rindaelion

Captain Thorasa was a female Imperial Legion captain leading a squad to capture the Arboretum. One of the alliance's warlords would have tasked players to obtain a status report from her.

Vonele was an Imperial priestess who would tell the player about rituals taking place in the Temple District. The player would then seek out Priestess Faltonia to corrobate her story.

HarrowstormEdit

• Numerous instances of "Frost Giant^M" were added to the lang.csv file in Update 25, yet no Frost Giants appeared. They were likely intended to show up on Icereach, given where they are placed in the file.

See AlsoEdit

• Colovian Crossing — A prototype Battleground featured at the Elder Scrolls Online booth at several gaming conventions