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The Imperial City went through major changes during development. In an article on the official website, the developers stated that they determined there were too many quests during internal employee playtests: the overall story was difficult to follow, thus the amount of quests available was cut down to seven.

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. Only the aforementioned districts could be captured.
  • The sewer boss Lady of the Depths was initially named Lady of the Deep.
  • Dredaza the Ringmaster was called The Games Master.
  • The Gray Vipers would have had some sort of presence in the City.

BooksEdit

QuestsEdit

Repeatable QuestsEdit

Hunting Board Prerequisite QuestsEdit

Hunting Board QuestsEdit

Arboretum ExplorationEdit

Quest Givers:

 

Imperial City
Finishes Quest Journal Entry
I need to speak to a Fighters Guild contact named <<1>> who can tell me how to destroy the Dark Anchor.
To destroy the Dark Anchor, I need to enter three portals to Coldharbour, destroy the pinions, and then return and capture the respective pedestals. Once the district is under Pact control, I should blow the horn to signal victory.
The district is captured, and I've signaled victory, so I should return to <<1>>.

 

Imperial City
Finishes Quest Journal Entry
I need to speak to a Fighters Guild contact named <<1>> who can tell me how to destroy the Dark Anchor.
To destroy the Dark Anchor, I need to enter three portals to Coldharbour, destroy the pinions, and then return and capture the respective pedestals. Once the district is under Dominion control, I should blow the horn to signal victory.
The district is captured, and I've signaled victory, so I should return to General Nedras.

 

Imperial City
Finishes Quest Journal Entry
I should go to the Market District in the Imperial City.
I need to speak to a Fighters Guild contact named <<1>> who can tell me how to destroy the Dark Anchor.
I need to enter the portals to Coldharbour and find a way to destroy the dark anchor and capture the Market District for the Daggerfall Covenant.
To destroy the Dark Anchor, I need to enter three portals to Coldharbour, destroy the pinions, and then return and capture the respective pedestals. Once the district is under Covenant control, I should blow the horn to signal victory.
The district is captured, and I've signaled victory, so I should return to General Aklash.
Imperial City
Finishes Quest Journal Entry
I should go to the Arboretum District in the Imperial City.
I should go to the Nobles District in the Imperial City.
I should go to the Market District in the Upper City.
I helped destroy the dark anchor and capture the Market District for the Covenant. I should now report back to General Aklash in the Covenant base in the Imperial Sewers.
The Market District is already under Covenant control. I just need to write a status report and bring it back to General Aklash.
I've written a report based on my assessment of the Covenant's position in the Nobles District, the Market District, and the Arboretum. I should bring the report back to General Aklash in the Imperial Sewers.
The Market District was already under Covenant Control, so I wrote a status report that I should now bring back to General Aklash in the Covenant base in the Imperial Sewers.

The HelpEdit

Holia's dialogue:

"(?)"
(?)
"Because I have no idea where she is! She left a few days ago … I told her not to go, but she wouldn't listen. I thought she was just going to run an errand in the Arboretum, but she hasn't returned. I'm worried she may be hurt or captured."
(?)
"Oh yes. That would be so helpful. I'm afraid years of using cleaning solvents have left Gryna a little soft in the head.
She may be lost, or possibly she's forgotten who she is. Just bring her back, please. I don't know what I'd do without her."
"Oh, I don't know. She babbles sometimes. She was worried about some distant family member, or something.
With all those monsters out in the streets, I assumed she wasn't serious. Like I said, her mind isn't as sharp as most people's."

Speaking to them again after accepting the quest:

"Please do hurry along.
I hope Gryna's still in the Arboretum, but she could be anywhere by now … or worse, what if she really is dead? It's simply unthinkable."

After the quest:

"Who does that Gryna think she is? Well, she'll never sweep floors in this city again, I promise you!"

Gryna's dialogue:

"This place isn't much, but it's better than living with Holia."

Pierce the VeilEdit

"Indeed, but I've devised a defense, if you would be willing to assist me.
I can cast a spell much like theirs. As long as you avoid detection by the Daedra on this plane, you can pierce the veil and banish the Veilweavers back to Coldharbour."
"Then you know they are formidable spellcasters. In particular, there is a class of Xivkyn known as Veilweavers.
The Veilweavers' magic is so strong they can project themselves here and weaken the moorings of Mundus without even leaving Coldharbour."
"Ah, there you are, my risk-seeking friend. Even when it's been tested before, a spell like this can be unpredictable. I'm glad you didn't get pulled into the Veil yourself.
Tell me though, did the spell work? Were you able to banish the Veilweavers?"
"Remember. You have to remain stealthy for the spell's effects to be active.
Banish a few of the Veilweavers and then return to let me know if it worked."
How did you learn of the Xivkyn on the other side of the veil?
"Don't be a stranger now. If the Veilweavers return, we will have to be ready to do it again. Yes. I'll prepare the spell."
"Remember. You have to remain stealthy for the spell's effects to be active.
Banish a few of the Veilweavers and then return to let me know if it worked."
"Indeed, but I've devised a defense, if you would be willing to assist me.
I can cast a spell much like theirs. As long as you avoid detection by the Daedra on this plane, you can pierce the veil and banish the Veilweavers back to Coldharbour."
"Hm. How very serendipitous that you've returned. I wonder … is it perhaps some form of Daedric magnetism?
It seems you are drawn here just as the Veilweavers have again begun projecting themselves."
"Aha! My experiment-tolerant friend! It is so good to see you. I have great news!
Well, I suppose that depends on your point of view. The fact is that the Veilweavers have returned."

The Storm BelowEdit

Imperial City
Finishes Quest Journal Entry
Objective: Kill Gati and Reclaim the <<1>>
I killed my target. I should return to the hideout in the sewers to collect my reward from the quartermaster.

Tools of the TradeEdit

Imperial City
Finishes Quest Journal Entry
I should hurry the package over to the Arena District.

Caudex Family Insignia QuestEdit

  • Family Caudex Insignia: (?)
"The sewers below the Elven Gardens district. At least that's where I think we were. But I must warn you. She has powerful magic.
If you can even kill her, look for my family insignia. It's all I have left of them now. It would be good to have back."
On the body of the Dremora, you find a half-melted house insignia bearing the inscription "T. Caudex." It appears to be a part of a medal or memento of some sort.
On the body of the Dremora, you find a half-melted house insignia bearing the inscription "Familia Caudex" It appears to be a part of a family crest.
(?)
"My family insignia! Thank you. I'll bury it with my sister's body; perhaps it will bring her some peace.
I have no more use for gold. Take this as my thanks."
"My family insignia! I saved it when we fled our home. That Dremora stole it when she captured us. She killed my sister and left me here to die.
I have no more use for gold. Take this as my thanks."

116521668, 0, 10221, 15096804, "My father's insignia! It's the only thing I was able to save when we fled from the house. It is my only remaining connection to this world. After my sister … Let's say I thought I had nothing left. \n\nIt's not much, but it's something." 116521668, 0, 10222, 15096804, "My father's insignia! It's the only thing I was able to save when we fled from the house. It is my only remaining connection to this world. After my sister … Let's say I thought I had nothing left. \n\nIt's not much, but it's something."

103224356, 0, 35342, 12800270, "I should find a member of the Caudex family, if any still live. He or she might be glad to have the family insignia back."

I should keep an eye open for the person this insignia belongs to. It appears to have been important to someone.


  • Terentius Caudex^M
  • Thania Caudex^F
  • Claudia Caudex^F

Quest Stages

I should find a way to enter Coldharbour.

I should hunt down and kill the monster who has been torturing people and return the stolen items to <<1>>. Scout the Imperial Camp and find a way to assassinate the Captain. The Shadowscales say they're watching and will grade me.


Imperial City
Finishes Quest Journal Entry
I killed <<1>> and found the <<2>> while searching her body. I should return it to <<3>>.

103224356, 0, 35248, 12794525, "I should hunt down <<1>> and return the family insignia to <<2>>." "103224356","0","34644","13954224","First I need to reach the Arboretum in one piece." "103224356","0","34645","13956027","I should find Captain Thorasa in the Arboretum District."

"103224356","0","34624","13955664","I need to find Captain Ocella's brother in the Nobles District." "103224356","0","34625","13955728","I should find Sergeant Ocella in the Nobles District." "103224356","0","34646","13956084","I should go find Sergeant Ocella."

CharactersEdit

Generic NPCs
  • Dread Clannfear
  • Dremora Raider
  • Gray Viper Nightblade
  • Legion Zero Bureaucrat
  • Bloodthrall
  • Neonia
  • Xivkyn Lyophilizer
  • Xivkyn Mage Knight
  • Xivkyn Markynaz
Named NPCs
  • Azaro
  • Brotch Lepidus
  • Corporal Chauvry
  • Corporal Helvius
  • Corporal Veturius
  • Eats-the-Eaten
  • Father Crenshaw
  • Gryna Tervani
  • Holia Atratinus
  • Kimeema
  • Lekellae
  • Lieutenant Asellio
  • Nadara
  • Marcia Calidia
  • Marcius
  • Malpenix Rulician
  • Paratus Dorsuo
  • Raelyn Oges
  • Raen Vatia
  • Rashmida
  • Sanctius
  • Sanctius Dorsuo
  • Skathei the Dreadscale
  • Martinus
  • Valentia
  • The Bargain Man
  • Vilea Inventius
  • Xandrine Menillet
  • Walks-With-the-Eight
  • Lady's-Favorite
  • Sewer's-Child

AlchemistEdit

The Drake of Blades would have sent you to speak to a Nord alchemist during a quest.

"Hmph. That skulking Dragonguard witch sent you, didn't she? To the wolves with her!
I told her to get a writ of consent from the Lieutenant, and you know what she said? She told me I looked like a cow."
""Bovine," she says! And then she says all kinds of things about how I should have stuck to hunting, because my fingers are too fat for delicate work. "Look at the wear on your heels" she says, "and your sloppy braids!" Honestly!"
response 1
response 2
"Well there's no reason to get huffy! By Orkey …. Here. Tell her to make it last, because she'll get no more from me. Now, off with you."
"Fine, fine. Just make sure she doesn't come around her bothering me again, all right?\n\nThere. Now, off with you."

AinenyaEdit

Ainenya and Canuldil were an Altmer couple that lived in the Elven Gardens District. Canuldil died trying to find help, leaving his wife to shelter in their old home. You would find his notes and inform Ainenya of his fate during Bottled Despair.

Speaking to her during or before the quest:

"If you're looking for Canuldil, he's not here. He should be back soon, I think."
"When Canuldil gets back, I'm going to give him a piece of my mind. He's left me alone here for days!"
"Oh. I heard footsteps and thought you might be my husband coming home at last. I hope Canuldil is all right."

Speaking to her after the quest:

"If only Canuldil had stayed home with me, he'd still be alive now."
"Thank you for bringing me Canuldil's note. At least I know what happened.
Don't worry about me. We stocked enough supplies for both of us. With just me, I can hide here for a long time."
"With Canuldil gone, there's nothing to keep me here any longer, aside from the certainty of instant death if I leave the house."

Canuldil was the author of two notes: Canuldil's Plea and Canuldil's Note. The former would have started the related quest.

AishahEdit

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, a love letter from a roguish Khajiit remains in the final release, however.

Aishah wrote a Letter of Resignation to her former employer.

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

Speaking to Aishah before completing her quest for the day:

"It is truly tragic what's happened to this city, yes? Aishah thinks so. But – there is no cloud so dark that some light cannot be seen – by those who care to look. One might even find golden opportunities, yes?"
"It is truly tragic what's happened to this city, yes? Aishah thinks so.
But … there is no cloud so dark that some light cannot be seen … by those who care to look. One might even find golden opportunities, yes?"

Speaking to Aishah when she doesn't have a quest available for you that day:

"Your return gladdens Aishah's heart, but she see no opportunities right now. Perhaps later, walker."

Speaking to her after completing her quest for the day:

"Aishah likes you. And for those she likes, she can always find new opportunities."

Speaking to her after accepting one of her quests:

"Never waste an opportunity, warrior. Aishah does not and you should not either."

Speaking to her upon returning after completing an objective:

"Who would not like a few more coins weighing them down? Aishah, for one."

You can ask Aishah about herself during and after her daily quest. She has additional dialogue for if you've met Ezudash.

(?)
"Before the anchors fell? Aishah was an Imperial bailiff. This one was catching criminals, reclaiming stolen goods, this kind of thing. She also had a small business on the side, selling odds and ends, this and that."
Ezudash wanted me to tell you he said "hello."
"Ugh. That flea-bitten stray is still alive? As if Aishah needed another reason to hate the Daedra. They are killing everyone else, why could they not rid us of Ezudash?
Do yourself a favor and stay away from him. All paws that one. Disgusting."

Reclaiming the GardensEdit

"Aishah is only stating the obvious. Many homes have been abandoned. Many perfectly usable goods sit inside these homes. Acquiring these goods and selling them to people in need—this is an opportunity, and good for all!"
(?)
""Looting" — isn't really the right word. Daedra come from Coldharbour, kill everyone, and destroy the city. This one would call it "reclaiming". All Aishah is saying is if you find any useful goods, she will pay good money for them."

There's another version of this line.

""Looting" … isn't really the right word. Daedra come from Coldharbour, kill everyone, and destroy the city. This one would call it "reclaiming".
All Aishah is saying is if you find any useful goods, she will pay good money for them."

Returning to Aishah with loot:

"Look at you, walker, still stalking the streets unscathed. Your step seems a bit heavier though. Are you weighed down with treasures for Aishah?"
(?)
"Very nice. Aishah can pay you for these. But no more for now. Aishah must find buyers for the goods she has acquired today.
Perhaps tomorrow, we do business again."

Flight to FreedomEdit

"Many people are missing, stranded in their homes.
Their families are very desperate. They come to Aishah and they say "please take our gold and help us find our loved ones." How can Aishah refuse such a request?"
(?)
"No. They pay Aishah to find you. You find their loved ones, and this one will share the gold.
She can also mark the houses on your map and give you potions. These will turn the people into torchbugs so they can fly away to safety."

If you speak to her after accepting the quest, she says:

"Remember—find citizens, turn to torchbugs, return to Aishah, collect reward. What could be easier?"

Turning in the quest:

"(?)"
(?)
"Indeed. Aishah watched them fly by with their glowing bottoms. Such pretty torchbugs they make.
As Aishah promised, here is your reward for fine service."

AmbodhelEdit

Ambodhel was an Altmer who would have asked you to help put out fires in the Elven Gardens District.

"You mean … you would be willing to help? Y'ffre's bones! Then yes!
This enchanted crystal can emit a freezing gale, strong enough to put out fires. Take it, please. If you kill the Xivkyn and put out the fires, there may yet be hope."
"You mean … you would be willing to help? Y'ffre's bones! Then yes!
This enchanted crystal can emit a freezing gale, strong enough to put out fires. Take it, please. If you kill the Xivkyn and put out some of the fires, there may yet be hope."

When you return to him after extinguishing enough flames, he'll say:

"Ah, the smell of steam and ash. A strange combination, to be sure, but in this context, I might say it was the scent of victory.
Were you able to extinguish any of the fires?"

Apprentice VeriasaEdit

Apprentice Veriasa—full name Veriasa Curatius—was an apprentice to Shadakul the Necrologist. You would have returned her notes to her during Stitching Flesh.

She is the author of Stitching Flesh, Part 1 and 2. If you spoke to her before returning her journal, she'd greet you with one of the following:

"Who's more mad?
The mage who runs around testing the water while the city's under siege, or the apprentice who follows her?"
"I can't believe this. All the other apprentices from the Mages Guild were told to evacuate the city. But my master has me running around here, testing the damn water!"
"(?)"
Yes. I think I found a book that belongs to you.
"Arkay's foot! I never thought I'd see that again. That's my personal account of the sickening horrors I've been subjected to during my apprenticeship.
I've got some new material to add to it, in fact. Thank you for returning it to me."

After the quest, she'd greet you as follows:

"I'm so glad to have my book back. The question is do I add my new experiences to part two, or do I start in on part three? I'll have to think about it."

Arlowe VettienaEdit

"I suppose I'm just as mad as he is. I struck him down in life. Alas, I cannot do the same in death. So I wander around like a fool, waiting for heroes to give him the business. Then I reward them.
It's only simple coin. I hope that's enough."
"Perhaps. I thought he was nothing more than a myth before I entered the catacombs. But then I heard a voice inside my mind, beckoning me into the depths.
I fled to seek the blessing of the Eight, for without it I know my soul will be forfeit."
"Secundinus … he's mad, you see? Too mad to understand that he should stay dead.
He's fueled by hatred. Hatred for the Daedra, for the Legion, for the rats and spiders—and for me. That hate will bubble up again soon. When it does, he'll be back."
"Digging in the dirt, you find a pile of loose coins. The sack that once contained the coins has long since rotted into pieces."
"I reward any who end this monster's reign of terror, if even for a little while. I killed him in life but cannot end his undeath.
Those who grant his victims respite from their tortures should be rewarded."

Captain BrocchusEdit

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 as an alternate method of acquisition.

"We haven't heard from the Imperial troops there. I hope it's only that they're under siege and unable to send word. Would you travel to the Nobles District and find Sergeant Ocella and his troops?"
"Thanks to you, I know that Sergeant Ocella's still alive. Or he was, anyway."

Captain OcellaEdit

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.

"I sent a squad of troopers there under command of my brother, Sergeant Ocella. If he hasn't gotten them all killed already, they can probably use some help. You interested?"

Captain RaelynnEdit

An officer of either the Ebonheart Pact or Daggerfall Covenant. She's mentioned in a letter from General Aklash to Littorn.

Captain ThorasaEdit

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.

Chief Councilor LovidicusEdit

Chief Councilor Lovidicus was an 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 Minutes of the Elder Council. He now appears as an NPC in Blackwood.

Chief Enginer GelagothEdit

Chief Enginer Gelagoth was a member of the Worm Cult who engaged in correspondence with Overseer Sadrys. He is the author of Anchor Maintenance Notes and a Service Reminder.

Cracked-ScalesEdit

Cracked-Scales was the quest giver for Care Package. She would give you a leather shirt to deliver to her son, Shining-Eyes.

"(?)"
(?)
"Then hope may yet trickle down the riverbed.
My son, Shining-Eyes, is a member of the Fighters Guild. He is out there even now working to destroy those anchors and save the city. I worry though—he was not adequately prepared for this cold."
(?)
"Indeed. He was born on the sunny shores of Archon and his blood runs warm, but I fear his scales may freeze in this climate.
Shining-Eyes hates it when I ask favors, but I must—would you take him this leather shirt in the Market District?"

If you speak to her again, she says:

"Thank you for easing a mother's mind. Shining-Eyes does not like it when I treat him like one fresh-from-the-egg, but it is so cold … he should have carried his shirt with him when he went out."

After you complete the quest, she tells you that Shining-Eyes stopped by to give thanks.

"Shining-Eyes stopped in a little while ago. He actually erected the spine of gratitude for sending the shirt.
They grow to maturity so fast. I remember when he was just a little spotted egg."
(?)
"I would like that. This is a bad place to die. I wish to bask again in the sun-blessed waters of Black Marsh before I shed my scales, but Shining-Eyes erects the spine of loyalty for this city.
He insists upon staying here, so I will remain too."

Found in Update 5's lang:

"You're back! What a pleasant surprise. I heard from Shining-Eyes finally. He loved the scarf. I'll knit him another one as soon as I can, even brighter than the first. Thank you for finding him!"

EzudashEdit

 
Ezudash's corpse in the final release

Ezudash used to be involved with a quest: in the final release, his naked corpse can be found littered with arrows next to the bottle of spiced wine he mentioned in his Love Letter to Aishah.

His dialogue can be found on his page.

Flore CallaecusEdit

Flore Callaecus was a female Imperial. You would find her beneath a tree in one of the districts. Her brother Justinius was killed in the Temple District: you would have brought their family crest to Flore during Last Request.

"(?)"
Flore? I found your brother's body. He wanted you to have this.
"I warned Justinius to avoid the Temple, but he wanted to retrieve our family crest. And he succeeded, thanks to you. I'll bury it beneath this tree, as a memorial to him.
Take this, for your kindness."

If you speak to Flore after the quest, she would have greeted you in one of three ways:

"Without Justinius, the City is no longer my home. If I could leave, I would."
"This was Justinius's favorite tree, his favorite place in the whole City. His memory will live as long as it does."
"Justinius and I used to play beneath this tree, in happier times."
"Please go. I must mourn my brother."

General DavariusEdit

General Davarius was a commander of Legion Zero. He has written a set of orders to his subordinates.

General Hal-ReiEdit

An Argonian general of the Ebonheart Pact who would have been a point of contact for Dark Anchor dailies.

"Of course.
According to our spies, the city is divided into six different districts: the Market, Arboretum, Elven Gardens, Nobles, Arena, and Temple.
As far as the Pact is concerned, the Market, Nobles District, and Arboretum are the most key."
"That depends on your definition of "intact." Nesh-Tan is certain it is a smoking ruin. But the goods within are likely intact.
My scouts tell me that some members of the city's Fighters Guild refused to evacuate. Brave, but futile I suspect."
"To the Daedra? I cannot be sure. They've taken a keen interest, though. Molag Bal's most dangerous servants stalk those paths.
It makes little difference. A Dark Anchor has fallen there. The Pact will not be turned back by pale-skinned beasts."
"Decadent. Ripe for conquest.
Apparently the city's elite convinced the Legion that protecting the Nobles District was their first priority. What they didn't know was that the Legion was full of half-mad traitors. They will have to be dealt with."
"The Three Banners are vying for control, but in truth, the city still belongs to the Daedra and their lackeys, the Worm Cult and Legion Zero.
It is … vexing. I would prefer to focus on our rivals, but there are many fish in blood river."
"An absurd name, yes?
When the anchors fell, many of the legionaries turned traitor and allied with Molag Bal. Now they're swift as slaughterfish and strong as wamasu, with cold blue eyes like ice and moonlight. You'd be wise to kill any you find."
"It is always the same with them, isn't it? Sacrificing people, chanting, summoning those little shrieking banekin. They are intolerable. Unfortunately, their bond with the Daedra is very strong here. Too strong to ignore."
"A sea of them.
They've built portals all over the city and more pour in by the hour. Breaking their anchors may weaken their hold on the city, but only for a time. They always come back. Sithis rejoices at such chaos. Nesh-Tan prefers victory."
"Poorly.
Apparently they've suffered a devastating mutiny. I am certain that those who remain loyal to the Empire are doing what they can. But as you know, a single Pact infantryman is worth ten diamond-backs."

General PolliusEdit

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.

Idryne SadrysEdit

She is referred to as Overseer Sadrys by the Worm Cult. Priestess Faltonia mentions her in dialogue. She's authored a book.

Jagar LovidicusEdit

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.

"Apparently the Daedra have captured the head of the Elder Council and are making a spectacle of torturing him in the arena. To help rescue him, I should find Jagar Lovidicus in the Arena District."
"The Head of the Elder Council has been captured, and it seems the Daedra are torturing him, making a spectacle of it, in fact. If you wish to help him, go to the Arena District and seek out Jagar Lovidicus. If anything can be done, Jagar will know."
"The head of the Empress's Elder Council. He's apparently been captured by the Daedra, and they're making a spectacle of his torture in the Arena. Someone like you might be able to rescue the poor fool. If you wish to do so, talk to Jagar Lovidicus."
"The Arena. People say the Daedra captured the head of the Elder Council, and they're torturing him in front of the crowd. There's someone there trying to help him. Jagar Lovidicus, I think. Maybe talk to him."
"I'll go speak with Jagar as soon as I can."
"All right. I'll look for Jagar."

KimeemaEdit

Kimeema was an Argonian with a grudge against Taebod the Gatekeeper. She lost her dagger to Taebod's summoned banekin during battle.

"(?)"
(?)
"At most portals, slaying the guards can cause it to flicker and collapse. But some of these cursed Xivkyn can keep a portal open, calling forth Daedra by the hundreds. We fought one of them, Taebod the Gatekeeper.
The beast has moved on. I believe I know where."
(?)
"My friends and I spotted a half-assembled portal. I believe she seeks to open it. I will mark it on your map.
If you defeat her, seek my dagger. Her filthy banekin took it during the battle. It was a gift from my Sulla …. It is precious to me."
"(?)"
If you accepted the quest from her:
If you received the quest from the dagger you found in the sewers:
Taebod is dead and this dagger is yours.
"You found my dagger? You have my thanks, friend. Not a practical weapon, I know. But it's still precious to me.
Please take this as a reward. It will just weigh me down. I must travel light if I'm to slay all these Daedra."
I found this dagger on a dead Dremora. Is it yours?
"You found it. You have my thanks, friend. Not a practical weapon, I know. But it's still precious to me.
Please take this as a reward. It will just weigh me down. I must travel light if I'm to slay all these Daedra."

Arena QuestEdit

How did you end up in the arena?
"I was creeping around the Market District next door, looking for food, when I heard cheering. I followed the sound, took a quick peek into that awful arena, and then ran and hid here. I've been shaking in my boots ever since."

JerensiEdit

Jerensi, an Imperial man who was previously mentioned in Waited as Long as We Could, would have been present. He and his friend Vibius grew up in a small town outside Fort Aleswell, and moved to the City to see new things. His friend, Vibius Generidius, (also mentioned in the letter) was killed by Daedra in the Elven Gardens.

"I grew up in a little village outside Fort Aleswell. I couldn't wait to get away. As soon as my parents would let me—and they weren't at all happy about it—my friend Vibius and I left for the city."
Where's Vibius?
"A scamp in the Elven Gardens burned him to death. Strange, the two things Vibius was most scared of were fire and scamps. He had nightmares about either or both every night. Ironic, eh?"
What will you do now?
"Soon as I get up the courage, I'm going to make a run for it. Try to get out of the city and back to Fort Aleswell and my parents. They'll be happy to see me again, I'm sure. If they're still alive and still in the village."
(?)
"Still in the village, I hope. As soon as I can get out of here, I'm going back. If they're not there, I'll find them. I'm sure my mother would have left me a note if they had to leave."

JhaziranEdit

Jhaziran was a Khajiit merchant who would have asked you to retrieve his goods from the Market District. He apparently supplied the Worm Cult with goods, doing business with a ranking member known as Fleshmender Moradilion. The contract he signed was binding, and infringing upon it put him at risk of running afoul of a specter known as the Bargain Man. The Drake of Blades was involved in this quest. His friends were Nizib and Vilea Inventius.

  • Letter to Jhaziran: A letter addressed to Jhaziran detailing the potentially fatal results of betraying the Worm Cult.
  • Shipping Manifest: A manifest detailing Jhaziran's deliveries to the Worm Cult.
"Oh, so many things! This one is desperate!
I am a merchant, you see? In my haste to escape the Market District, I left the Mane's share of my goods behind. I would try to retrieve them myself, but my businesses have been overrun by the the undead."
There are undead in the Market?
"Scores of them!
I beg you, walker—collect my goods. The Worm Cult took everything
Oh, one more thing. Be sure to avoid the Storehouse, the Clerk's Office, and the Apothecarium. They are full of the restless dead. Trust Jhaziran. He would know."

Speaking to him again after accepting the quest:

"Please be swift, my friend. Jhaziran is anxious to leave this dungy stink-hole."
"The bargain must be upheld, Jhaziran …. We tire of waiting."
"You're late, Jahaziran … very, very late."
"I have come to collect, Jhaziran … The Worm Cult must have its due."

You would have confronted Jhaziran about his secret. You'd have a choice: exile him from the city and leave him at the Bargain Man's mercy, or spare him on the condition that he fights on behalf of the Imperial City.

"(?)"
(?)
"I have lived among these Imperials long enough to find the hidden alleys, and secret passages. When those spooky Worm Cultists began gathering people up, I slipped away. The only thing keeping me here is my missing goods."
(?)
"Jhaziran had his claws in many soups, friend. Shipping, herbal medicine, property management …. Khajiit in the Imperial Market must wear many hats to stay afloat, yes?"
Why is that?
"Business can be … sparse. Many Imperials are reluctant to do business with an enterprising Khajiit like myself. Jhaziran has been called all manner of names by the locals. But that is the price of doing business in the Imperial City, yes?"
"Jhaziran does not understand …."
(?)
"No! Well … well, yes. But I swear to you, I did not know they planned to sack the city! When I found out, I tried to stop—but the Bargain Man … he never sleeps! He just takes, and takes, and takes.
Did you find my goods?"
Did any other merchants escape with you?
"No, Jhaziran was alone. I wanted to find my friends Nizib and Vilea, but there wasn't time. I had to escape before he …."
Before what?
"Oh … before it was too late, I mean."
"Oh. Oh, yes! Of course. My friends. That goes without saying."
Those goods belonged to other merchants.
"So? Everyone is dead. To whom will they sell them?
You don't understand! I need those goods, walker. I have to pay the Bargain Man or … or …."
Or what?
"Or … I don't know! Jhaziran will wind up turned inside out, hanged upside-down by his toe-claws, or stuffed full of lead coins! No one reneges on a deal with the Bargain Man and lives to tell about it.
I'm begging you! Let me have those goods."
Sparing him:
Exiling him:
If you take up arms and defend the city, we'll try to protect you.
"Fight? Walker, you do not understand. Jhaziran is a gentle merchant. I would be useless. Worse than useless!
But I see that you do not care. Fine. I will … I will try my best."

If you speak to him again, he'll say:

"You were pulling Jhaziran's tail about fighting, right?"
No. Keep running. Maybe the Bargain Man will lose interest.
"Bah! Ziss on you! To the dogs with this entire city! Let my death be on your conscience!"

Justinius CallaecusEdit

You would have had to bring his family crest to his sister, Flore Callaecus.

"If you find this journal, I'm likely dead. I hid my family crest in my shoe. Please bring it to my sister, Flore, and tell her my fate. We agreed to meet on the far side of the Arboretum. The Divines bless you, friend."
- Justinius Callaecus"
"Without Justinius, the City is no longer my home. If I could leave, I would."

LittornEdit

Littorn was General Aklash's Nord lover and the Quartermaster for the Daggerfall Covenant Base. You would need to talk to him after completing tasks given to you by the Hunting Board.

There's another Nord in Ebonheart named Littorn, but the two are unrelated.

"I don't get why everyone thinks Imperial City is so great.
The sewers stink to Sovngarde, I never get to kill anything, and the mead is an affront to the gods."
"Bored? I've got an idea! Go run around the sewers and make a lot of noise. I can guarantee you one thing—you won't be bored any more."
"Sorry, soldier. I'm busy.
There's a lot of dangerous creatures out there … Daedra [sic], undead, and gods-know-what-else. I'm sure you can find something to do."
Why is a Nord with the Covenant?
"I came to Wayrest to seek my fortune and instead found the Lions. Now I have adventure and good pay.
When this war is over, I'll return home, make some lucky woman my bride, and build a home."
Why join the Daggerfall Covenant? / But why join the Daggerfall Covenant?
"This is a time of two kings, friend. Western Skyrim has no part in the Three Banners War. Jorunn is no king of mine, and I have no interest in helping the Dunmer and their Pact."
Do you hate the Dunmer?
"Hate them, no. I've even met some Dunmer I almost like, if you'd believe that.
But I dislike any part of Skyrim working with Morrowind. I don't hate the Dunmer, but I don't trust them either."'
What's your role here?
"I'm the quartermaster. I manage the goods shipped in from Wayrest and Evermore and make sure everyone gets what they need, usually.
Also, I pay those who complete bounties."
Bounties?
"We pay bounties to anyone who can rid the sewers of certain Daedra and other powerful evils that haunt the sewers. The Daedra don't die, so sending them back to Oblivion for a time is the best we can do. They always come back."
Do you sell supplies?
"No. I give them out to the soldiers General Aklash decides need them the most. And you're not on my list.
Go see a merchant. Licks-His-Claws might have what you need."

NadaraEdit

Priestess FaltoniaEdit

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 Temple.

Who is Idryne Sadrys?
"She was a temple acolyte once, but a leader in the Worm Cult now. I had forgotten her until she broke in with all those Daedra. Idryne's likely taken steps to ensure her ritual isn't disturbed, sealed the temple's doors and so forth."
Then how do I get in?
"If the main doors are sealed, and I suspect they are, there's only one way in. You'll have to go through the crypts. There's a grate in the plaza near the temple. Once you're in the crypts, it shouldn't be too hard to find the sanctuary."
What's in the crypts?
"Coffins, corpses … what else would you expect? Everyone entombed down there was consecrated, of course, but that hasn't always stopped them from being raised. I'd be careful. Good luck."
Why do you think they're conducting this ritual in the temple?
"I don't know. Perhaps it's the ambience? No. It's because the temple is located at the intersection of Tamriel's strongest Aedric meridians. It's a powerful place, and Idryne Sadrys knows that."

Proserpina SyllaEdit

Proserpina Sylla was Emperor Leovic's concubine. She's looking for his crown, which was cast into the sewers with the former Emperor when his body was dumped.

She would greet you with one of the following if you decided to accept the quest from her:

"You don't know where the emperor's crown is, do you? I must find it, he needs it!"
"The emperor's crown, the emperor'c [sic] crown, where is it? You can help me find it!"
"You there! Help me find a way into the sewers. The emperor's crown must be down there somewhere. He can't be the emperor without his crown, now can he? You must help!"
'
"Leovic's crown, of course. The last true Emperor. Varen may have taken the Ruby Throne from him, but he did not take Leovic's crown.
I was Leovic's… friend. We knew each other well. If no one else cares for the lost crown, I want it. It's mine."
'
"It is there. He protects it. For me.
Varen saw him dead, but death is not forever. Perhaps… yes. Yes. Death is certainly not forever. A raven mother certainly knows the bounds beyond death."
What if his crown is not there?
"It is there.
Varen Aquilarios … the brave and noble Varen Aquilarios, would not sully his halls with the crown of a savage Witchman. He saw to it that Leovic was cast down with his crown and robes intact. The fool."
What do you want with the crown?
"It is mine, by right! Clivia and her flat-nosed family can have their filthy diamond, and their cold broken throne, and this doomed ruin. Leovic's crown belongs to the Reach! It belongs to my son …."
Your son?
"Yes. His son … my son is a king—an emperor by right! By the raven's guts, I'll have that crown!"
So you want the crown for his heir?
"I am the child of a servant from the homeland… The Reach. The Longhouse sent wealth north. Many came to see the riches of our Imperial City in that time.
I knew Leovic as a young man. He knew me as a young woman. Nothing changed when he married."
'
"Yes.
Leovic shared my bed. It was love at first, but it grew … sour. He took to muttering like an ass. He was mad. If we were still among the Reach, he would have been tied to a stump and shot.
I threw up when I learned I was ripe with his child."
'
"You. You gossip. Not shameful. Scandal, yes. But not shame.
The concept of the "noble" marriage does not exist in the Reach. Our customs were the Empire's customs, and by rights and acts I was his wife. Clivia Tharn should be floating in that sewer."
'


She'd greet you one of three ways after the quest:

"This will rest well upon my son's head. He has proud features, like a young wolf. You will see soon enough."
"You hacked that fool Leovic to pieces, yes? Good. Easier for the skeevers to eat."
"Ah—it shines just as it did before. I saw my face in it many times. Laying under that oaf like a sack of ….
Ah. Excuse me. Old memories are hard to kill. Believe me, I've tried."
"Joy! Emperor Leovic's crown! I miss him so. This only makes me miss him more.
Commendations, titles, land will be yours! Perhaps a dairy! As soon as he is restored to the throne!"
You've got the crown. What now?
"I'll take this crown back to the hills—back to the people.
My son will wear this crown and the raven's sons and briar's daughters will bend their knees to him. He will carry the Black Drake's wrath, and rule as his father should have done!"
"First the crown. Then the emperor. No matter if he's dead.
If I can get his body back to the Reach, perhaps he can be made Briar-heart. That is clearly what I must do."
"I have the crown. Next I will find his body. His body, once so warm and inviting. Now dead and rotten and filled with the waste of an Empire.
We will cleanse him. I will consult the mother raven. He will be restored, and we will return."
'
"I'll take it back to the hills—back to the People.
My son will wear it and the raven's sons and briar's daughters will bend their knees to him. He will carry the Black Drake's wrath, and rule as his father should have done!"
"What? No. No. No.
Ah, but yes. His spirit, I'm sure, is in Coldharbour. Perhaps I shall use these portals and find him. Find my love. I will take him his crown that he might rule as Emperor of Oblivion. Yes."
"The Reach is always careful, stranger. The slow knife in the weeds. You'll learn my son's name soon, mark me.
But not yet."
"Ah. A crown fit only for a Reachman.
May the Tharns wear crowns of their own; crowns of wrought iron, cinched tight around their scrawny throats!"

PudaziEdit

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 that she had little time for General Nedras, who she called a "cranky little elf".

"If General Nedras has sent you, this one is sorry to disappoint.
Tell that cranky little elf that Pudazi still has not seen the handsome wizard. Dark moons may have cast a shadow across his path. He may be dead."
Narnolas is dead, but I have his notes.
"Then you have done Pudazi's job for her, yes? Sharp claws, you have. Very sleek.
This one is very grateful. Now the Aldmeri Dominion knows the secrets of these invaders from Coldharbour."
"Ah … most excellent. This one thinks she is lucky to have met you … and not just because you are friendly on the eye.
If you can go and destroy those dark anchors, Pudazi will be … very grateful. Go on now—this one will be watching."
Can you remind me how to destroy the anchor?
"Pudazi is more than happy to serve you any way she can.
According to the wizard's notes, you must go through the portals and detach the pinions in Coldharbour. Then come back and destroy the podiums around the anchor."
All right. I can do that.
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'I thought the Daedra were coming out of portals in the city.
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<It appears that Narnolas was killed by Worm Cultists, but his notes are still lying by his side.>
I should take the notes to Captain Pudazi.


Imperial City
Finishes Quest Journal Entry
I found the mage, Narnolas, dead, but there are notes next to his corpse. I should take the notes to Captain Pudazi at the hideout in the Market District.

RashmidaEdit

RayzeehEdit

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.

Regulinus BuccoEdit

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. A book confirms this substance to be skooma.

What's wrong with you?
"Well, I'm sick! Can't you tell? Look at these bags under my eyes! I can't sleep. I cough like a choked frog, I've got chills, my teeth hurt …. I've got a giant boil on my bum. Gods know what that's about. It's a nightmare!"
And your children have the same illness?
"Children? Who said anything about—oh, right! Yes … children.
All of them have it. All eleven of them. I've been nursing them, but I had to go out to look for the medicine. Poor little Quintus, he's got it the worst. You will help him, right?"
What kind of medicine is this?
"What kind? Oh! It's, uh … y'know, it's the usual kind, I suppose—full of vapors and herbs and … that."

RemyonEdit

"By the Three, I wish I could …. Sera, I'm terrified of heights!
Courage, Remyon. Courage."

Seemingly related (these two may have been present in either Bangkorai, Imperial City or Cyrodiil?):

"We were set upon by highwaymen out in the wastes and nearly starved before finally arriving here. Then what little merchandise we had left was seized by the Imperials."
"Remyon was furious and demanded an apology from me for getting us into this situation. I refused, calling him a netch-backed dandy. I said he was weak for whining.
So rather than leaving without me, he's gone out of his way to make me miserable."
"We both hate it here, but he gorges on their over-spiced meat, shovels their horse manure, loudly sings their obnoxious music … on and on and on. I must do the same or lose face."
"And let him win? Dumac take it! I'd die a hundred deaths before I admit fault to that flat-headed s'wit.
So here we sit. Now if you'll pardon me, I have to prepare for a celebratory goat-milking competition."

RindaelionEdit

Rindaelion was involved in Return to Sender. You would find a scroll while wandering the city with instructions to return it to Rindaelion. Unfortunately, Rindaelion was dead.

"Rindaelion seems to have been dead for some time. You place the scroll in his pocket.
The pocket contains some gold coins, for which Rindaelion no longer has any use."

Semusa-laEdit

She may have had some involvement in Arboretum Exploration.

"If you see General Nedras, please do not tell him you have seen this one."
"Please hurry, if you can. Semusa-la cannot face General Nedras unless he has heard from Captain Thorasa."

Sergeant OcellaEdit

Sergeant Ocella was a male Imperial Legion solder commanding a garrison holed up in the Nobles District. His sister, Captain Ocella, sent you to find him.

Sergeant ShaghilaEdit

Sergeant Shaghila was a Khajiit officer of the Aldmeri Dominion who handled quests. One Corporal Frenith drafted a report for her before being cornered in the sewers.

SeverianusEdit

Severianus was a debt collector who would have been located inside the Ebonheart Pact Base. He served as a quest giver for the Pact's version of Going to Market.

"The Nobles District, of course. Only ruins remain of it though. I lost everything when the Daedra overran the City, but I have some small hopes of recovering much of my wealth."
(?)
"A merchant named Maximinus owes me a great debt, which I hope to collect. If you travel to the Market District, would you find him and tell him I'm calling in that debt?"
(?)

If you spoke to him again after accepting the quest, he would have said:

"Please find Maximinus, if you can. I desperately need that money!"

After the quest, he would have greeted you in one of

"I've already heard. Maximinus was always hard to collect money from. I bet he died just so he wouldn't have to repay me."
"Good to see you again, friend. No need to tell me the news; I see by your face that Maximinus is dead. And his debts died with him, sadly."
(?)
"(?)"

Shining-EyesEdit

An Argonian working with the Fighters Guild in the Market District. His mother asks you to send him a shirt to help him keep warm. He would have rewarded you at the end of the quest. Shining-Eyes

"By the Egg, tell me she didn't …. I recognize that shirt you're carrying. My mother sent you, didn't she?
If my scales were not frozen, they would be purple with embarrassment."
(?)
"And she was right … again. I'm beginning to realize that she usually is.
When I was a hatchling, I thought her membranes were dry, but as I get older, it seems like she's getting smarter. Funny how that works, isn't it?"

After the quest, he thanks you again.

"Kaoc! This shirt feels like fresh, warm mud. I am embarrassed that my mother asked you to perform such a petty errand, especially because it was my own fault.
All the same, I erect the spine of gratitude."

Simplicia NivianusEdit

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.

There is also a letter written by her entitled On Valerianus Lentinus that was removed in the One Tamriel update.

An NPC would have directed you to speak with her.

"I'll say. So many damn Daedra already here, I can't imagine who or what remains in Coldharbour to be summoned, but I don't want to find out.
Talk to the High Priestess, Simplicia, at the temple refuge. She knows more than I do."

Accepting the quest from her subsequent times:

"I do not enjoy feeling dependent upon anyone, let alone a stranger, but I'm afraid I have dire news. The Daedra have again begun the ritual in the temple."

Stages for the first quest: ||It seems that Molag Bal's minions have taken over the temple and are preparing a summoning ritual. I should go to the Temple District and speak to Priestess Simplicia to learn more.

Objective: Talk to Priestess Simplicia

||Priestess Simplicia asked me to enter the temple and do whatever I must to disrupt the summoning ritual being conducted by Molag Bal's minions.

Objective:

||I disrupted the ritual at the temple. I should return to Priestess Simplicia and let her know.

Objective: Talk to Priestess Simplicia

Shadakul the NecrologistEdit

Shadakul the Necrologist was an Orc scholar who studied rot. Her notes could be found. Her apprentice, Veriasa, was a quest giver.

"(?)"
(?)
"There's an illness. You haven't been infected yet? Good.
The flesh colossi and hoarvors are spreading a disease. Incredibly deadly, highly infectious, and completely unknown to me. I need to learn more about it if I expect to find a cure."
(?)
"You'd volunteer for such a task? I'm impressed.
I need pure samples of the diseased fluid in order to brew an antiserum. It appears to seep out of the festering necrotic sacs on the creatures' bodies.
I need you to bring me those sacs."
(?)

You could have asked her about her profession during the flesh sac quest.

"I believe that each flesh colossus has several of the sacs I need. Necrotic hoarvor have only one apiece.
Whichever is easiest for you to find and slay; it makes no difference to me. The sacs are basically the same. Good luck."
(?)
"I suppose my attire gave it away, eh?
Yes, I am the senior necrologist here in the Imperial City. Or at least I was before all of this happened."
Necrologist?
"Yes. It's a highly specialized field dealing in toxins and infectious diseases that derive from dead creatures raised through necromancy.
Raising the dead is a powerful but highly unstable science. When it goes wrong, I'm there to advise."
That's a very specific role.
"You'd be surprised how often it comes up. Or maybe you wouldn't. You've been 'round the gravestone more than once, I'm sure.
Anyway, it's serendipitous that I was here … for everyone else, I guess."
Why can't you take samples from here? / So why can't you just take the samples from here?
"Unfortunately, the water has diluted the beasts' excretions.
The good news is that the discarded flesh here has become far less hazardous. The bad news is that the entire water supply has been contaminated."
(?)
"I certainly wouldn't drink it if that's what you're asking. Unless of course you want to volunteer as a test case.
Worst case scenario you contract morbid necrotitis. I'll spare you the details. Suffice it to say there's a lot of … fluid involved."
How bad is it?
"I'm withholding judgment until I complete my analysis of the pure specimens from the necrotic sacs."

Accepting the sac quest from her after completing it the first time:

"I've made headway, but I'm running perilously low on specimens. I'll need more necrotic sacs to continue. Will you find more for me?"

Speaking to her after any of her daily quests:

"I do hope you washed your hands thoroughly. You might also want to put on a different set of clothes. And clean your weapons ….
In fact, you should probably just burn all your possessions and start fresh. I need a healthy assistant."

Speaking to her when she has another daily quest for you:

"Ah, thank Mauloch you've returned. My experiments are going well, but I'm afraid I've been a little overzealous."

Hall Steward KerenniaEdit

Hall Steward 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 hummed like "bees and rusty chains". Another quest involved collecting clannfear heads.

TapakEdit

Tapak was a Khajiit daily quest giver who would have had you find patrol papers.

Speaking to him again to accept the quest after completing it the first time around:

"The hero returns! This one's heart is glad to see you once again, my friend.
If you stumble across any more of those patrol documents, bring them to Tapak and he will put them to use."

Valerianus LentinusEdit

VoneleEdit

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 corroborate her story.

If you approach her to accept the quest another day after your first completion of the job:

"I do not enjoy feeling dependent upon anyone, let alone a stranger, but I'm afraid I have dire news. The Daedra have again begun the ritual in the temple."
"I'm glad you've returned.
You'll be disappointed to hear this, but it seems the Daedra are again preparing the summoning ritual in the temple."

Vorias AhalazEdit

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

"(?)"
(?)
"No. Everyone in the district, my whole world is gone.
I only need one small favor though. My parents taught me to never impose on a stranger, but under the circumstances … could you do one thing for me?"
Of course. What do you need?
"Kill it. Kill the monster that did this. I want it dead. That's what I need, the only thing I need.
They call it Scarhea. It's scary and it's powerful, but it needs to die."
All right. I'll kill this Scarhea.

You would have returned to inform her of Scarhea's destruction.

"There you are! I heard the most wonderful scream of agony that really sounded like it was coming from that infernal Scarhea. To hear it suffer was beautiful.
Does that mean you killed it? Please say yes."
(?)
"(?)"
(?)
"No, as long as that monster stays dead, I'm perfectly happy.
I heard there are a lot of other people who need help around the city though. You could go help them."
(?)
"The Arena. People say the Daedra captured the head of the Elder Council, and they're torturing him in front of the crowd.
There's someone there trying to help him. Jagar Lovidicus, I think. Maybe talk to him."
(?)
"The Temple. A priest was here and he said the Worm Cult had taken over the Temple and was trying to summon something terrible, even worse than Scarhea.
Ask High Priestess Simplicia. I think she's in the refuge there."

After the quest:

"So … Daedra like Scarhea don't actually die, do they? They just go back to Coldharbour … you don't think it'll come back again, do you?
It better not."

Accepting the quest again another day:

""That damn creature came back again—Scarhea. I guess killing it just sent it back to Coldharbour.
Even so, in some ways, killing it over and over again is actually a more appropriate fate than giving it the peace of death. What do you say?""

Zatabi-draEdit

Zatabi-dra was a Khajiit who would have kindly asked you to keep an eye out for her childhood doll, Rabe-ma.

"If you are braving the sewers, make sure to have your weapon at the ready. Between this Legion Zero and the Daedra, every nook and cranny is packed with danger.
If you are going, perhaps you can do this one a favor?"
(?)
"A trifle, not something to bother a warrior such as yourself. But if you insist ….
When this one was small, there was a doll, little Rabe-ma. She provided comfort in dark times … but this one seems to have lost her."
"A terrible Daedra chased us from our camp just down the passage there. Perhaps this one dropped her ….
If you do go, you should find other warriors to join you. That Daedra looks very strong!"
"A trifle, not something to bother a warrior such as yourself. But if you insist ….
When this one was small, there was a doll, little Rabe-ma. She provided comfort in dark times … but this one seems to have lost her."
"A glorious day, if Rabe-ma were to return! This one is grateful for all she has but still misses Rabe-ma."
"This one has no children, but Sunush-ja and Yenser-ja are like sons.
Both were rescued from Daedric torturers. Sunush-ja has recovered but Yenser-ja suffered greatly and may never be the same."
"The sewers are home. Since childhood, they were a haven from Imperial guards who sought to cut off the hands of poor Khajiit who took bread from fat merchants.
Hiding from Daedra is much like hiding from guards for this one."
"This one steals nothing! Everything taken is abandoned or no longer needed by its owners.
Perhaps when the Daedra are gone, this one will open a shop. A nice shop, not in the sewers. You will be welcome to visit."
"Many eke out lives down here. This one and her companions survive, just barely. Our humble trading company searches for useful things to sell to those in need."
"Sunush-ja was a good pickpocket and better liar. He was caught paws-on-purse many times and slipped away on the words from his silver tongue.
The same tongue helps him sell the goods we find."
"Perhaps we shall talk of Yenser-ja at some other time. He speaks little but sees and hears all. The Daedra were not kind to him; there is little more to say."
Your name is written on this doll. Is it yours?
"A precious day—little sister Rabe-ma has returned!
She comforted this one when hiding from the wicked Imperial guards. You have returned this one's very dear friend, traveler. Thank you!"
I have Rabe-ma.
"A precious day—little sister Rabe-ma has returned!
She comforted this one when hiding from the wicked Imperial guards. You have returned this one's very dear friend, traveler. Thank you!"

After the quest:

"This one cannot thank you enough for returning Rabe-ma. Such things hold so many sweet memories. Days with my sisters dancing in the sun! Mother's moon sugar brittle!
They are gone but not forgotten, as long as Rabe-ma remains."
On the Xivkyn's body, you find an old ragged doll with the names "Rabe-ma" and "Zatabi" written on a thin leather collar.

Zoragag gro-GoldfollyEdit

Zoragag gro-Goldfolly was an Orc affiliated with the clan at Goldfolly. He asks you to destroy his uncle, Otholug, who is leading an army of vampires in the Imperial Sewers. He has authored a letter, and is affiliated with the quest Blood Brother.

If you accept the quest from him, he'll greet you with one of the following:

"Evil has befalled [sic] my clan, warrior, brought about by a clan-brother I once loved."
"Greetings, warrior. You see before you a disheartened Orc. I seek my clan-brother, who betrayed our clan."
"Do the City's sewers never end? I have wandered them for days, never finding my quarry.
I seek my clan-brother."
"Blood and steel, warrior. Did you come from the sewers?
I hope you don't mind me asking, did you see a vampire down there? I am sad to say … he is my clan brother … or was."
'
"My clan brother … Otholug. It's my duty to see him slain.
He was obsessed with becoming a stronger warrior. He infected himself with Sanguinaire Vampiris and turned on us. He killed many clan members."
So this vampire is now in the Imperial Sewers?
"Yes. I tracked Otholug down there, but terrible things blocked my way. I can go no further.
If you are as formidable as you look, perhaps you can find Otholug and end this for me. For one such as him, there can be no redemption."
(?)

You can ask him a few questions before moving on.

"I salute your courage, warrior. And if you kill my former clan brother, I will reward you.
Be careful though. As a vampire, Otholug is dangerous, especially with his thralls. I suggest you bring strong allies of your own."
Is there something you aren't telling me?
"I haven't been completely honest.
You aren't the first warrior I've asked to find my clan brother. Others have gone in search of him; none have returned. It is more dangerous than I've let on."
How long have you tracked Otholug? / How long have you been tracking your clan-brother?
"Several seasons. And it has not been pleasant. He and his thralls have left a trail of corpses everywhere they've been.
The Imperial City suits them perfectly. So much death here, they've indulged their hunger without restraint."
"Never in my clan's history has a clan-brother committed a crime so heinous. There is no blood price for this.
Only death will absolve this atrocity."
Does this have anything to do with Goldfolly? / You and Ortholug [sic] come from Goldfolly?
"Yes. Though we still call it Faltonia's Promise. Our clan worked that mine until it profited. It's a point of pride for our us. I believe it will flourish again in time.
How do you know that name?"
I defeated the vampire lord at Goldfolly.
"Then you know what you're up against with Otholug. I am honored to have your assistance.
Perhaps someday, when we are at peace, we can share war stories and a jug or two of Ungorth."

You could also accept the quest by killing Otholug before ever meeting Zoragag, then interacting with Zoragag's letter in your inventory once you looted it off Otholug's corpse.

'
"He is dead? Then my duty is done.
I mourn the passing of my clan brother for the Orc he once was, but I thank you for destroying the monster he had become. My clan thanks you."

If you spoke to him after the quest, he'd say:

"I will remember Otholug as the bold Orc he was, not the monster whose existence you ended."
"On behalf of my clan, I thank you for ending Otholug's evil. It was a dishonor to our clan."
"I grieve for the Orc Otholug once was, but I am thankful you destroyed what he had become."

Wounded Legion Zero soldierEdit

"Molag Bal, Clivia, Mannimarco, the Council, Legion commanders … it's all the same. We all … we all end up slaves."
"There's nothing you can do. It's too late. The Imperial Legion has fallen at our hands. The city is next."
"Finish me, scum. End this … this farce. If you don't, those skulking Imperial scouts will."
Why betray the Legion? / But why betray the Imperial army?
"You dare speak to me of betrayal?
Marched out like cattle to be slaughtered by Elves, and savages, and stinking beast men? Spat on by the very people we're sent to protect? Gnawing on boot leather and freezing in the Dragontails while nobles feast?"
But your fellow legionaries?
"Fools! Their so-called "honor" is just a … a meaningless fiction. One they paid for in blood.
They would have tried to stop us. The conflict was inevitable. We had to strike first. I feel no pity. No remorse. I'm beyond such things now."
What happened to you?
"I was struck by an arrow. Don't be fatuous."
No, I mean what sorcery has made you look like this?
"Ah. The kiss of Molag Bal. In exchange for our allegiance he gave us … gave us his strength and speed. Made us an army worthy of Coldharbour. Not that it matters now. I will return to my master soon. As will you.
Legion Zero leaves no survivors."
Have you been mind controlled?
"You would like to think that, wouldn't you? How easy it would be to dismiss our cause as base slavery. You're all the same. Pathetic.
We entered this pact with … our eyes open. Can you say the same? Your flags and honor … meaningless."
What do you mean?
"Molag Bal offers power. Molag Bal is power. This inane puppet play that you provincials are so fond of … trading keeps like some stupid Baandari shell game—it's pointless.
Everything. All of this—it's a sham. Can't you see?"

Some QuestEdit

"And you ran straight here? Why, you deserve a medal!
All I can offer are some worthless gold coins."

On Gati the Storm SisterEdit

You would have had the chance to speak with someone who had been tortured by Gati the Storm Sister.

"Not much. She spent most of her time spewing blue lightning over all of us captives. It burned horribly. Everyone else died, including my sister. The Xivkyn left me here to die slowly."
(?)
"My sister was a loudmouth and proud. When she was first captured, she spat on Gati and called her horrible names. Gati made an example of her, but always kept her alive.
When we escaped, she was so weak. Her heart just gave out."
(?)
"Our parents died when the Xivkyn monster broke into our home. My sister spat on Gati and called her horrible names. Gati made an example of her but kept her alive, until the end.
Gati finally went too far and Claudia died. Then they dumped us here."
(?)
"A brother. No idea what happened to him. He fled when the Dremora attacked our house. Haven't seen him since.
He always thought of himself first. I hope he's dead."
(?)
"I didn't. When my sister died and I was near death, she had us dumped here.
She killed all the rest. I can still smell the flesh burning off their bones."
(?)
"For the pleasure of it. She asked no questions, sought no secrets. She hurt us for the joy of seeing us in pain.
Xivkyn are monsters—pure and simple."

After the quest:

"Keep watch for Gati to reappear. Daedra are never truly gone. If she dies a thousand deaths, it will still not be enough for me."
"Molag Bal better hope he never meets my sister. She'll tear him several new ones."

Unsorted Dialogue with Audio FilesEdit

Either a Dominion soldier or a former Legion soldier.

"Betrayal. How could we have been so blind? The shame …. It is unbearable."
(?)
"Yes. Yes, of course. We were assembling for drill. Standard in-ranks inspection. Everything was proceeding as normal. Then the anchors fell.
I began shouting orders to my lieutenant. She looked at me … I'll never forget that look. That smile."
She was a traitor then?
"Yes, she was.
She defied my order and shouted something in a dark tongue. Fighting broke out within the ranks. Legionnaires that I'd commanded for years … soldiers I'd viewed as sons and daughters—they turned on us. No hesitation. None at all."
How did they take the district?
"We outnumbered them, but something gave them unnatural strength and speed. I've never seen the like. Their eyes filled with blue fire and they fell upon us like savages.
Hundreds were slain in minutes …. Minutes."
But you survived.
"To my great shame, yes.
These few soldiers were the only troops I could find. We do what we can, but this district—this city—is completely overrun. I fear we may never take it back."
How did you escape?
"We fell back by cohorts. At least we tried. It was orderly at first, but it was impossible to account for where the traitors would emerge. We broke and scattered. Most were butchered right there on the street."
"Be cautious. They look like normal men and women, but there's something dark and powerful lurking in their hearts. They're very strong, and faster than racing hounds. Don't underestimate them."
What else can you tell me about the dark legionaries?
"They call themselves the nil Legion … Legion Zero. These traitors were seeded in every one of the Empire's armies. They've forsaken their old allegiences and formed a new shadow legion."
Who leads it?
"We can't be sure. I've not seen any of my fellow generals since the first attack. I prefer to think that they were slain in battle. I can't bear the idea that one of my old friends serves Molag Bal."

A former inmate from the Imperial City:

"You have to listen to me! It's not a prison anymore. It's a nightmare!"
(?)
"The Daedra came. Killed all the guards. Burned them with blue flames and left them to rot.
They started dragging people out of their cells. The screams—I can still hear the screams! The Daedra own the prison, don't you see? You can't linger! Go!"
(?)
"I have to get out … I have to get out of the city. The Warden's eyes are everywhere! He'll find me!"
(?)
"The Lord Warden! Those Twilights—all claws and curses!
All I did was steal a loaf of bread, you see? No harm done. I was almost out of the prison … the guards had signed my release. By the Eight, they'd signed it!"
?: "Mortal arrogance draws us hence from the churning chaos of Oblivion!"
?: "Woe be upon those who dare summon us from our Father's cruel embrace!"
?: "Death is no release for you! Your souls shall return to Molag Bal!"
?: "We're all going to die down here, aren't we?"
?: "You keep fighting, even though you are already defeated. What sad little creatures you are!"
?: "You deny the Tel Var stones' potential to stop the Planemeld?"
?: "That's avaricious twaddle! Tel Var stones are a danger to be contained."
?: "Cantankerous fool."
?: "What was that?"
?: "I said, "you can't be fooled.""
?: "One day you'll learn how to mutter."
  • "A Journal containing notes on the skull branding process."

AchievementsEdit

Many achievements were cut from the DLC. Notably, the Patrolling Horrors had hard mode achievements.

Achievement Description Criteria / Hints / Other Notes
Clear Nazenaechar's Portal Kill General Nazenaechar and loot her Cache.
  • Killed General Nazenaechar
  • Looted General Nazenaechar's Cache
Clear Zamachar's Aerie Kill General Zamachar and loot his Cache.
  • Killed General Zamachar
  • Looted General Zamachar's Cache
Clear Kryozote's Larder Kill General Kryozote and loot his Cache.
  • Killed General Kryozote
  • Looted General Kryozote's Cache
Clear the Lady's Hatchery Kill the Lady of the Depths and loot her Cache.
  • Killed the Lady of the Depths
  • Looted the Lady's Cache
Clear the Unfinished Portal Kill Taebod the Gatekeeper and loot his Cache.
  • Killed Taebod the Gatekeeper
  • Looted the Gatekeeper's Cache
Clear the Mass Grave Kill Secundinus the Despoiler and loot his Cache.
  • Killed Secundinus the Despoiler
  • Looted the Despoiler's Cache
Clear the Throne of Bones Kill Emperor Leovic and loot his Cache.
  • Killed Emperor Leovic
  • Looted the Deposed Emperor's Cache
Clear the Bloodmist Nest Kill Otholug gro-Goldfolly and loot his Cache.
  • Killed Otholug gro-Goldfolly
  • Looted the Bloodmist Master's Cache
Clear the Ritual Chamber Kill Ebral the Betrayer and loot his Cache.
  • Killed Ebral the Betrayer
  • Looted the Deceiver's Cache
Clear the Hidden Alcove Kill Wadracki and loot his Cache.
  • Killed Wadracki
  • Looted the Hunter's Cache
Clear the Long-Drain Gallery Kill Hzu-Hakan and loot his Cache.
  • Killed Wadracki
  • Looted the Sniper's Cache
Clear the Storm Chamber Kill Gati the Storm Sister and loot her Cache.
  • Killed Gati the Storm Sister
  • Looted the Torturer's Cache
Deadric [sic] Cache Ransacker Discover and loot all the Daedric Caches in the Imperial City and Imperial City Sewers.
  • Bloodmist Master's Cache
  • Corrupted Temple's Cache
  • Deceiver's Cache
  • Deposed Emperor's Cache
  • Despoiler's Cache
  • Dremora Looter's Cache
  • Gatekeeper's Cache
  • General Kryozote's Cache
  • General Nazenaechar's Cache
  • General Zamachar's Cache
  • Hoarvor Tender's Cache
  • Hunter's Cache
  • Lady's Cache
  • Scamp Trainer's Cache
  • Sniper's Cache
  • The Gamemaster's Cache
  • Torturer's Cache
  • Xivkyn Spoils Cache
Imperial Cache Ransacker Discover and loot all the Imperial Caches in the Imperial City and Imperial City Sewers.
  • Almsman's Cache
  • Caretaker's Cache
  • Elder Councilman's Cache
  • Emperor's Tithe Cache
  • Gambler's Cache
  • Gladiator's Cache
  • Landlord's Cache
  • High Priest's Cache
  • Lonely Widow's Cache
  • Market Banker's Cache
  • Market Delivery Cache
  • Market Treasury Cache
  • Private Mercenary's Cache
  • Scholar's Cache
  • Speculator's Cache
  • Temple Coffer Cache
  • Tradesman's Cache
  • Wealthy Landowner's Cache
IC Main Quest Complete Complete the Main Quest in Imperial City.
  • Complete quest "Drive to Victory" in Imperial City
  • Complete quest "City in Peril" in Imperial City
  • Complete quest "Imperial Intelligence" in Imperial City
Clear the Arboretum District Complete all the quests in the Arboretum District within the Imperial City.
  • Complete quest "Arms of Rescue" in the Arboretum District
  • Complete quest "Of the Flesh" in the Arboretum District
  • Complete quest "Marking Targets" in the Arboretum District
  • Complete quest "The Mage's Projection" in the Arboretum District
Clear the Elven Gardens District Complete all the quests in the Elven Gardens District within the Imperial City.
  • Complete quest "Care Package" in Elven Gardens District
  • Complete quest "Fight [sic] to Freedom" in Elven Gardens District
  • Complete quest "Reclaiming of Gardens" in Elven Gardens District
  • Complete quest "Scarhea's Return" in Elven Gardens District
  • Complete quest "The Cold Wind Blows" in Elven Gardens District
Clear the Nobles District Complete all the quests in the Nobles District within the Imperial City.
  • Complete quest "Symbol of Nobility" in the Nobles District
  • Complete quest "Snakes" in the Nobles District
  • Complete quest "Blood Drive" in the Nobles District
  • Complete quest "Rune Vision" in the Nobles District
  • Complete quest "The Help" in the Nobles District
Clear the Market District Complete all the quests in the Market District within the Imperial City.
  • Complete quest "Seize the Initiative" in the Market District
  • Complete quest "Guildhall Decorations" in theMarket [sic] District
  • Complete quest "Dark Magic" in the Market District
  • Complete quest "One Man's Treasure" in the Market District
Clear the Temple District Complete all the quests in the Temple District within the Imperial City.
  • Complete quest "Ritual Resumed" in the Temple District
  • Complete quest "Pierce the Veil" in the Temple District
  • Complete quest "Saving Souls from Molag Bal" in Temple District
  • Complete quest "Shattered Faith" in the Temple District
  • Complete quest "Divine Retribution" in the Temple District"
Clear the Arena District Complete all the quests in the Arena District within the Imperial City.
  • Complete quest "Brother's Legacy" in the Arena District
  • Complete quest "Lambs to the Slaughter" in the Arena District
  • Complete quest "The Rat's Bane" in the Arena District
  • Complete quest "To the Sword" in the Arena District
Clear the Imperial City Sewers Complete all the quests in the within the Imperial City Sewers.
  • Complete quest "Bottled Despair" in the Imperial City Sewers
  • Complete quest "Bullied" in the Imperial City Sewers
  • Complete quest "Dremora on Patrol" in the Imperial City Sewers
  • Complete quest "Forgotten Deeds" in the Imperial City Sewers
  • Complete quest "Stitching Flesh" in the Imperial City Sewers
  • Complete quest "Stolen Relics" in the Imperial City Sewers
Imperial City Quester Complete all the quests within the Imperial City.
Capture the Market District Help gain control of the Market District.
Capture the Noble District Help gain control of the Noble District.
Capture the Arboretum District Help gain control of the Arboretum District.
Capture all the Districts Help gain control of all the Districts in Imperial City.
Imperial Liberator Rescue 20 Imperial Captives in the Imperial City.
Defuse the Daedra Kill one of Baron Thirsk's summoned Banekin before it explodes.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above 95% health will be eligible for this achievement.
Deft Dancer Kill Immolator Charr without being struck by his stomp attack or any subsequent explosions.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above 95% health will be eligible for this achievement.
Evade the Eruption Kill the dread lich, Mazaluhad, without taking damage from his exploding zombie minions.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above 95% health will be eligible for this achievement.
Quiet as the Grave Kill the Bone Collossus [sic], Amoncrul, while it is standing inside its own Antimagic Field.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above 95% health will be eligible for this achievement.

Kill the Amoncru [sic] while he is standing in his own silence.
Withstand the Watcher Survive Zoal the Ever-Wakeful's Tentacle Whip while standing within his Shocking Gaze.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above 95% health will be eligible for this achievement.

Survive the Tentacle Whip while standing in the Shocking Gaze.
Silence the Screecher Kill the Screeching Matron without killing any of her children.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above 95% health will be eligible for this achievement.

Kill the Screeching Matron in under 30 seconds.
Poor Harvest Kill Ysenda Resplendent without allowing her to heal herself.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above 95% health will be eligible for this achievement.

Kill Ysenda Resplendent without allowing her to heal herself.
Bone-In Barbeque Kill 50 of Volghass' skeletal minions by shepherding them through the Flesh Atronach's flame attack.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above 95% health will be eligible for this achievement.

Make Volghass kill 50 of his minion skeletons.
Stop, Drop and Roll Dodge roll out of King Khrogo's Firebomb attack after being targeted.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above 95% health will be eligible for this achievement.

Dodge roll out of King Khrogo's Firebomb attack 25 times.
Spare the Children Kill Lady Malygda without killing any of her summoned minions.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above ×95% health will be eligible for this achievement.

Kill Lady Malygda without killing any of her summoned minions.
Puddle-Maker Deal 100,000 fire damage to the Frost Atronach, Nunatak.
Only players that enter the fight when the monster is at or above 95% health will be eligible for this achievement.

Deal 500,000 fire damage to the Frost Atronach, Nunatak.
District Dominator Complete Hard Mode achievements for all Patrolling Horrors in the Imperial City.
Legionary Locksmith Collect 5 keys for the Mark of the Legion Trophy Chest.
Hurried Hunter Kill 2 different Patrolling Horrors in under 15 minutes.
City Stalker Kill a player in all six city districts without dying.
Horror of Horrors Kill 3 different Patrolling Horrors without dying.
Dental Locksmith Collect 5 keys for the Monstrous Tooth Trophy Chest.
Clawed Locksmith Collect 5 keys for the Bloody Claw Trophy Chest.
Daedric Locksmith Collect 5 keys for the Xivkyn Scrap Trophy Chest.
Shackled Locksmith Collect 5 keys for the Daedric Shackles Trophy Chest.
Imperial Potency Translate all of the Imperial City runestones.
None But the Brave Kill 10 players inside Imperial City while carrying a minimum of 250 Tel Var Stones.
Who Dares, Wins Kill 50 players inside Imperial City while carrying a minimum of 250 Tel Var Stones.
Fortune Favors the Bold Kill 100 players inside Imperial City while carrying a minimum of 250 Tel Var Stones.
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