"Hi there. It's great to see someone who isn't made of metal and trying to chop me to bits.
Are you just exploring? I hate to tell you, but we were here first. But good job getting this far without one of Raynor's crazy devices."
Your brother sent me to find you."Raynor sent you? Well, that was nice of him since it's his fault I'm stuck down here! His stupid invisibility device stopped working and now the constructs won't stop chasing me! Anyway, you have my thanks."
"Raynor and I are certain there's something of value down here, but it's locked up tighter than any of the ruins I've ever crawled through.
We have to find it. Otherwise, this entire trip has been nothing but a big waste of time."
What are you looking for down here?"Our research points to a treasure trove of lore buried in these ruins. I even found one of the lore vaults. It had a Dwemer memory device and everything! But the area is buried in snow and swarming with constructs. Also, we need a key."
That sounds kind of difficult."That's why I'm coming with you, silly! I won't let anything happen to you. Promise! Besides, I have the shovel! Anyway, you keep the constructs away from me and I'll dig for the key. How's that sound?"
Sounds like a plan."Great! Let's go. I'll stick close, if you don't mind. You look like you can handle that weapon you're carrying and I'd rather not get eaten by a construct. If we get separated, I'll meet you back here."
After meeting up with Raynor:
"What do you think? We've only got the one orb you found."
What do you want to do with the orb?"If I knew the location of every Dwemer ruin? I could explore places no one has seen since the Dwemer were actually alive and kicking. That would be amazing!
Anyone can be a scholar, but I could visit places no one alive has ever seen!"
I think you've got the right idea."I do? I do! I know Raynor wants to get invited to join the Mages Guild, but we both love exploring old ruins. With this, we would be the foremost experts on Dwemer ruins! That's better than stuffy old mages.
Let me get you out of here."Wait! I heard what the Worm Cult is after. They're searching the Rift for spirits of Ysgramor's legendary Five Hundred Companions. They intend to enslave those spirits and bind them to the giant Sinmur."
And there's a spirit here?"Yes, I think so. I believe the ruins contain the burial vault of Valdur, one of Ysgramor's Companions. Those pages you've collected? They're the clue to getting inside. If only I'd had more time!"
I can handle the cult."I hope so. My apprentice, Daneras, is down in the vault … if he's still alive. Find him. Together, the two of you must find a way into the tomb and stop the cult."
"You're a real live person, aren't you? I thought I was all alone out here. I bet you came from that city over there. Could you help me, please?"
Why can I see through you?"I'm a projection, silly! My brother and I are part of the Mages Guild expedition. Well, freelancers, really. We got separated from the others as soon as we arrived in Coldharbour. But we're not slacking off. We're investigating this old library."
So what's the problem?"We drew straws and I wound up on watch duty. When I saw Daedra seal the entrance, I found another way inside. To rescue my brother, you know? But now I'm trapped, too. There's a lot of magical projection stuff in here. That's how I'm talking to you."
How can I help?"The Mages Guild gathered a team of the best dungeon-delvers from across the three alliances, members of the Undaunted, just in case they ran into any ruins or relics. My brother went into the old library with a couple of other treasure-hunters."
And that's when the Daedra showed up?"You got it. Look, my brother's the expert, but I think the Daedra are using the projection lenses to spy on the people trapped in the library. As long as the lenses are active, the doors won't open. I'm thinking sabotage is in order."
So I should destroy the lenses?"That's my thought! I'll provide whatever help I can from in here. I can tell you this: one of the other scholars, she called this place the Library of Dusk. Couldn't wait to start exploring. Please hurry. Whatever the Daedra want, it can't be good."
"I can see Raynor through this observation window, but he can't hear me. It must be the spell … and I bet the spell didn't affect me because I'm not attuned to whatever catalyst controls the magicka matrix."
The magicka matrix?"You know, the spell web. A pretty elegant trap, really. I think the spell's catalyst has something to do with an interest in knowledge. I'd be insulted, but what can I say. I'm in this for adventure, not scholarly pursuits. And thanks, by the way."
"I can't believe they blundered right into this trap. How stupid was that? As usual, I guess it's up to us to save the day."
What are you thinking?"The spell seems to be a combination of glamours and illusions. It snared my brother and the other scholarly types. Anyway, we can't leave them like that. We have to snap them out of it."
Do you have a plan?"I always have a plan! It requires you to get down there and talk some sense into them. I'll make sure the Daedra don't lock us in here again. Just find me if Raynor gives you any trouble. And be careful. Illusion magic can be tricky."
I thought the spell only affects scholars."Sure, but there may be other spells active down there. Take a look at the observation windows and remember the details of each holding cell. The Daedra must be keeping those notes for some reason, and I believe in always being prepared."
"Well, this is a strange place to see a familiar face, but it's a pleasant surprise as well! Did you fall down that hole, too?"
Your brother Raynor said you fell into this ruin."Fell? I'll have you know I'm an expert dungeon-delver! I don't fall. I drop gracefully. But yeah, I certainly wasn't planning on getting down here using that particular method. Hey, where is my brother? I could use his help down here."
Is there something I can do to help?"Now that you mention it, I was hoping to collect a Dwarven power core. But the only one I saw was protected by a Ztheng Guardian! If you could get the core, I'd appreciate it. Raynor loves those things! Uses them to build all kinds of devices."
Why do you need a Dwarven power core?"Me? I don't need it. But my brother Raynor collects the things. Uses them to make all sorts of strange and interesting devices. Since we're down here, I figured we should get one for him. He hasn't had one to tinker with in quite a while."
What kind of devices does Raynor make?"Oh, all sorts of things. Sometimes they don't do what he thought they would, and every so often they explode, but otherwise he really is a genius―when he isn't being a complete and utter dunce."
"(If spoken to again) I could have saved you a lot of trouble if I had brought my brother's radial component extractor with me. But what can I say? I'm spontaneous! I'll finish up here and meet you by the main entrance after you get the power core."
What have you and Raynor been up to since Coldharbour?"After all that excitement in Coldharbour, Raynor and I thought it would be boring to go back to digging through mundane ruins. But not only did Coldharbour open up vast new opportunities for us, it also gave us an appreciation for the simple things."
What sort of opportunities?"This job in Wrothgar, for example. Actually got an invitation from the king! We've also got a lead on something big, but our contact asked us to keep the details quiet for the time being. When it all comes together, maybe I can tell you more."
At the end of the quest:
"You found one, didn't you? I knew you could do it! Thanks! And don't worry, next time I fall into an ancient ruin I'll make sure to come prepared. Maybe even have a plan or something."
"I'll take off if I were you. Raynor's going to build something that turns these Dwarven constructs into his personal army. Or, more likely, there's going to be a massive ka-boom. But thanks for the help all the same!"
"Well, look who it is! Did you get marooned here, too? Now, before you ask: Yes, we're in trouble again. And no, I don't know how we're going to get out of it. Maybe you can talk to Raynor to help us figure something out?"
After talking to Raynor Vanos:
"I usually see the tomb as half full, but even I was about to give up hope before you showed up. If you can help us raise the gold we need to leave this wretched city, we'd really appreciate it!"
How did you end up in Anvil if you were heading for Hammerfell?"Now that's a tale to make the Brave Little Scrib cry. Raynor insists that the captain made a mistake, but I saw the contract they signed before we were marooned here. My brother charted a ship to Anvil, not Sentinel. This is all his fault."
Why would Raynow charter a ship to Anvil?"He mixed up names! Anvil, Hammerfell, they all sound the same to my brother! After we'd set sail, he said he couldn't wait to see the towers of Anvil. I reminded him we were sailing to Sentinel. So he ran to see the captain, but it was too late."
What were you going to Hammerfell for?"We had a line on a new Dwarven ruin. Well, not new. Newly discovered? Anyway, it's near Tava's Blessing and it's entirely fresh and unexplored! If me and Raynor can get there before the grave robbers, imagine the amazing things that we'll find!"
You want the Dwarven relics for yourselves?"What? No! We're dungeon-delvers, not tomb raiders! My brother has a deep and abiding respect for the Dwarves. He's obsessed with learning everything he can about their ancient technology. Me? I just love to explore old places. It's my calling!"
Any suggestions on who might be interested in hiring you?"I tried to handle a shift at the local tavern, but the customers couldn't keep their sweaty paws to themselves! You can't blame me for breaking a few fingers. They were touching my body, after all. That's when the innheeper's wife fired me."
There must be somewhere you'd like to work."I thought about helping the Rowdy Guar, but the ships captain is a cheat! What I really want to do is sing. I've serenaded in taverns from Deshaan to Eastmarch. I never received a standing ovation in Orsinium! Unfortunately, Anvil has no taste."
After finding jobs for Kireth and Raynor:
"You're back. Did you have any luck? Did you find anyone who's willing to hire us? Wait, don't tell me. I need a moment to compose myself. Tell Raynor how things turned out while I have a sit down."
After talking to Raynor:
"All right, I'm ready to hear the news now. What kind of job did you sign me up for? Bodyguard? Spy for the Pact? Private chef for a visiting dignitary? Tell me, tell me, tell me!"
You can sing in the tavern. Pius promised to pay you well."That's wonderful news! Those drunken pirates are in for a treat! Thank you for negotiating an excellent deal. Now what I should sing? Something from the Tribunal Soliloques? Maybe one of the sujamma drinking songs? So many choices!"
They're going to love you."You did more for us than anyone in this wretched city. Raynor and I will do our jobs and complete our contracts. Then it's off to Hammerfell! There are ruins to explore, adventures to partake in! I'm all tingly with anticipation."
After talking to her again:
"A little work, a little gold, and we'll be in Sentinel in no time! Thanks to you."
"Oh, you just missed it! My rendition of "Rememberings" from the Dark Elf musical "Guars" brought the house down! It's a sad, touching number with a few light moments, but I've never seen a crowd laugh so hard. I guess I really nailed the high notes."
How did your findings at Bthanual turn out?"I wrote a book about the ruins and Raynor was able to make improvements to his control rod thingamabob, but we decided to pass on both the Academy and the Mages Guild. We learned that an independent life of adventure suits us just fine."
Have you make any progress with that memory orb from Mzulft yet?"A little. I'm not having any better luck with my new journal, though. The pages keep falling out! Raynor says I'm too hard on my books, but it has to be shoddy construction. They just don't make bindings like they used to. It's kind of disgraceful."
Glad to see you made it back from Coldharbour"You and me both! I'm all for exploring new places, but that place was just wrong! I just wish everyone had made it back from that damn place. I miss King Dynar. And poor Darien. He was kind of a flirt, but he had a hero's heart."
"Is this working? Can you see me? I'll try to show you what's going on inside the library while you smash those lenses. Here goes …." – After smashing the first lens
"Did you see that? I'll make some adjustments while you search for the next lens." – After smashing the first lens
"It's working! I switched the widgets with the gadgets and that seemed to do the trick. Now let's see if I can get a view into the other part of the library …." – After smashing the second lens
"That was … unexpected. I must be doing something wrong. I'll give it one more try while you hunt down the last lens." – After the vision of dancing dremora
"Raynor? Raynor! He can't hear me. Why can't he hear me? Raynor!" – Inside the library
Raynor Vanos:"Ah, I hoped I'd find you two down here. I repaired the lift. What did you find?" Kireth Vanos"Raynor, this device fills up glass orbs with old lore, like filling a decanter with fine wine!" Raynor Vanos:"A memory device? You found one that works?" Kireth Vanos"It's intact. But we need a glass orb to see if it actually works." Raynor Vanos:"Did you figure out what kind of lore the device contains?" Kireth Vanos"I see two important bits of lore. One explains how Dwemer used soul gems to power their constructs. The other contains a map of Dwemer ruins across Tamriel." Raynor Vanos:"Soul gems? That knowledge would open a lot of doors for us. A lot of doors." Kireth Vanos"But think about what we can do with those maps! Access to every ruin. Those are the doors we should be opening!" Raynor Vanos:"Are you suggesting that we become common … treasure hunters? Well, think how famous we'll become if we bring both bits of lore to the Mages Guild." Kireth Vanos"I don't think we can, brother. I think there's only enough power in this device to make one imprinting." Raynor Vanos:"But we've worked so hard to get them to listen to us. This is our chance, sister." Kireth Vanos"I'm not sure. But our friend here has found an orb we can use. Hey! What do you think we should do?"
Projection of Kireth Vanos:"All right, I think I made the proper adjustments. Now let's see if I can spot my brother …." Telenger the Artificer:"Lady Laurent, we need to get out of here. This place is a trap. Young Raynor has already been caught in its spell." Lady Clarisse Laurent:"Oh, Telenger, let's just stay here. You and I. Forever." Telenger the Artificer:"No, the glamour has taken you as well!" Lady Clarisse Laurent:"Come, my dear. Let us find a quiet corner among all these beautiful books." Telenger the Artificer:"She's lost. Damn! I need to escape before I also succumb to the spell. I'll leave them a note in case the effects wear off." Projection of Kireth Vanos:"A spell? Why haven't I been affected? Wait, I just heard the door unlock! It should be safe now. Come meet me in the gallery at the top of the ruins."
