Noryon is an Altmer found at Sarandel's Carnival in Grahtwood. He works as a storyteller, but is hesitant to tell the stories he knows.
Background[]
Noryon is well versed in Altmer tales and lore, but is afraid that his stories will offend the local Bosmer. He was planing on going around and finding stories he could tell, but is afraid to leave due to the troubles the Carnival is facing.
Interactions[]
Carnival Conundrum[]
In order to help the Carnival, Noryon needs local stories he feels safe telling. He asks the Vestige to go to the Mages Guild in Elden Root and look for books on Bosmeri folktales. Upon going there, Scholar Glaurolin says that Bosmer tend to tell stories verbally and not write them down. He then directs the Vestige to a Spinner, a Bosmer skilled in the art of storytelling.
After completion of this quest, as part of his storytelling, Noryon will tell stories of the Red Pact, an ancient pact with Molag Bal that predates the Green Pact with Y'ffre.[1]
Dialogue[]
Carnival Conundrum[]
When first speaking with him:
"I'm sorry but I have nothing to say."
- Saradel said you had a problem? "That is my problem. I literally have nothing to say to these people! All my stories about the amazing deeds of long dead High Elves …. The first rule of my profession is to know your audience, and Grahtwood is not a place to tell such tales!"
- What tales did you plan to tell? "I planned to seek out Wood Elf stories in taverns and libraries, but since we arrived I've heard of countless troubles in Grahtwood. The Worm Cult, pirates, Wood Elf rebels … it's all the same, I'd rather keep to the safety of the carnival."
- If you can't leave, how will you find any stories? "The Wood Elves rarely write their stories down, but I heard Scholar Glaurolin in the Elden Root Mages Guild is the one to ask. If you're headed that way, would you mind asking for a book? It could be written in old Akaviri, for all I care! Anything would help."
- I'll see what I can find in Elden Root.
- If you can't leave, how will you find any stories? "The Wood Elves rarely write their stories down, but I heard Scholar Glaurolin in the Elden Root Mages Guild is the one to ask. If you're headed that way, would you mind asking for a book? It could be written in old Akaviri, for all I care! Anything would help."
- What tales did you plan to tell? "I planned to seek out Wood Elf stories in taverns and libraries, but since we arrived I've heard of countless troubles in Grahtwood. The Worm Cult, pirates, Wood Elf rebels … it's all the same, I'd rather keep to the safety of the carnival."
After finding the book:
"What do you have there? A book?"
- Here, I found you a book on Wood Elf heritage. "This book … it's written in Akaviri."
- You said that was fine. "This is wonderful! Nobody here will be able to find the source of my stories if they're written in another language. My Akaviri is a bit stale, but I think I can manage. You're welcome to stay for my performance!"
- I might stay and listen.
- You said that was fine. "This is wonderful! Nobody here will be able to find the source of my stories if they're written in another language. My Akaviri is a bit stale, but I think I can manage. You're welcome to stay for my performance!"
Quotes[]
"As the first strum rolled through the blasted town, the God of Schemes stayed his wire-wrapped fist from impaling its last dozen inhabitants. The second strum drew the Father of Vampires from the ravaged town. He loomed over Agon with rapt attention. But the final strum drew forth a single tear from the Lord of Brutality's eye. "Today you share the one beauty I cannot destroy," he whispered. We'll never know Agon's response, for the Daedric Prince's tear fell upon him and dissolved him in an instant. Only after Molag Bal's departure could the Silvenar gather his remains. Emerald Spinner Agon and his ivory lute were buried beneath the first graht-oak planted by the great King Eplear, founder of the Camoran throne …. But that is a tale for another time. Thank you!"