An Assassination Attempt is a quest in The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal. After returning from the ruins of Bamz-Amschend, the Nerevarine is instructed to speak with King Helseth.
Objectives
- Head to the Royal Throne Room in Mournhold and speak with King Helseth.
- Head to the The Winged Guar.
- Speak to Bakh gro-Sham using the code "uncle's farm".
- Return to Helseth.
- Head to Barenziah's Chambers in the Imperial Cult Services section of the Royal Palace.
- Close the door and lie in wait until nine in the evening.
- Kill the three Dark Brotherhood Assassins.
- Return to Helseth.
Walkthrough
The Nerevarine will be instructed by Tienius Delitian to speak with the King of Morrowind, Helseth. Helseth can be found in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace, and will apologise for attempting to assassinate the Nerevarine earlier. He will then ask that the Nerevarine investigate another assassination plot. Helseth states that an orc informant can be found in the The Winged Guar, and will respond to the code phrase "uncle's farm".
The King's Informant
The Winged Guar can be found in Godsreach, with the orc, named Bakh gro-Sham, the only member of his people in the tavern. He will respond to the code, informing the Nerevarine that he may have uncovered a plot to assassinate Queen Barenziah. It is also gro-Sham's belief that the King is paranoid, but nonetheless believes that the Nerevarine should relay his information to the King.
The Queen's Bodyguard
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The Nerevarine hidding from the assassins
The Nerevarine must return to Helseth at this point. Helseth will then proceed to outline his plan to the Nerevarine, informing them that they will act as the Queen Mother's sole bodyguard. The Nerevarine is instructed to hide behind a screen within her room in order to spring a surprise on the assassins. The Nerevarine must proceed to the Queen Mother's room and lie in wait for the attackers.
Note: Just before the assassins enter the room, and if the Nerevarine is in the correct position, a journal message will appear to inform them that they are positioned correctly.
At around nine in the evening, the Assassins will enter the room, extinguishing the light within and whispering their plan. It is then revealed that their intended target is the Nerevarine, and all the doors are found sealed. With no escape, the Nerevarine must defeat the three assassins, before the room will be unsealed. The Nerevarine must return, once again, to Helseth to complete the quest.
A Loyal Servant
Helseth will be surprised by the Nerevarine's survival, offering them his Collar and the chance to offer their services to him once again.
Journal Entries
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| 10 | King Hlaalu Helseth has spoken to me about possible threats to his monarchy. He would like me to meet an informant of his at the Winged Guar, and ask the man about his "uncle's farm." His informant is an orc, and should be easy to find at the bar.
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| 20 | I've spoken to Barenziah about the plot Helseth suspects. She finds the idea a bit farfetched. She suggests I speak with a friend of hers, Plitinius Mero, who can often be found wandering in the Palace Courtyard. |
| 30 | Plitinius Mero tells me that Helseth is incredibly well protected, and any attempt on him would be unlikely to succeed. He suggests I speak with the informant, though. Also, Mero has told me I may return to him any time I am in need of information. |
| 40 | I have found Helseth's informant in the Winged Guar. His name is Bakh gro-Sham. |
| 50 | Bakh gro-Sham believes that Helseth is generally paranoid, but that this time there may be an assassination attempt planned. The attempt, however, will be on Barenziah's life. |
| 60 | The Queen Mother is unconcerned about any attempt on her life. She believes it to be nothing more than a rumor, and if not, feels completely capable of defending herself. |
| 70 | Plitinius Mero does not believe that an attempt on Barenziah's life makes any sense. He does say that Helseth could be using this as a sort of test, and wouldn't be above putting his mother in harm's way. |
| 80 | I've relayed the information to King Helseth regarding the plot against his mother. He has asked me to wait in the room outside Barenziah's chambers tomorrow night and protect her from any attackers. I am to close both doors in the anteroom and hide behind the screens in the room, so as not to alert the attackers. |
| 85 | I am in the position where King Helseth told me to wait outside of Barenziah's chambers, and I have closed the door to the room behind me. |
| 90 | I have defeated the assassins. |
| 100 | I reported to Helseth after the assassination attempt. He was pleased, and perhaps a bit surprised, by my success. He rewarded me with a magical collar, a symbol of my loyalty to his throne.
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Bugs
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This section contains bugs related to An Assassination Attempt. Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:
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- The Nerevarine may not receive the message indicating that they are in the correct position.
- As long as both doors are closed and the Nerevarine hidden behind the screen, the Assassins should still appear.
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| Act I | |
| Act II (Royal Palace) | |
| Act II (Mournhold Temple) | |
| Act III (Royal Palace) |
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| Act III (Mournhold Temple) | |