- Not to be confused with Riddle'Thar.
- "I am Rid-Thar-ri'Datta, the first Mane. I have returned to watch over my people. The line of Manes is in danger, and this one felt his presence would help light the path."
- ―Rid-Thar-ri'Datta
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta (sometimes spelled Rid-T'har-ri'Datta) was the first Mane of the Khajiiti people. He restored peace to the Khajiit during the rebellions against the Elsweyr Confederacy, granting equal power between the masses.[1]
He encountered several times in his spiritual form across the Reaper's March's questline, where he grants his council to the Lunar Champions Khali and Shazah while they are on their way to become the next Mane.
History[]
Early life[]
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta was born sometime during the Second Era under the rare alignment of the two Moons, thus becoming the First Mane.[1]
Rebellions in new Elsweyr[]
After Keirgo of Anequina and Eshita of Pelletine combined their kingdoms to form the province of Elsweyr in 2E 309, a class struggle had surfaced, with many feeling the ruling class had betrayed them. Keirgo petitioned the Second Empire for help, but they had just lost their Potentate Versidue Shaie, and were unable to help. The cities of Anequina were under constant attack, and after the old capital Ne Quin-al fell to the rebels, it seemed as though Elsweyr would fall under the weight of its union.[1]
This all changed, however, as the nonpartisan Khajiiti spiritual leader, Mane Rid-T'har-ri'Ditta, bestowed class equality under the bi-lunar shadow, dividing their power in accordance with the Two-Moons Dance of Ja-Kha'jay. This established a rotational power base in which both sides of Khajiit society, the city-dwellers under the nobility and the nomadic tribes of the desert chieftains, shared alternate control of the region based on the phases of Masser and Secunda. The terms of this measure, the Riddle'Thar, were overseen by the Mane himself. Some considered Rid-Thar's rule a thinly-veiled dictatorship.[1] He later passed away, though the year is unknown.[2]
Alliance War[]
After Javad Tharn used dark magic to corrupt the current Mane Akkhuz-ri and summon Dro-m'Athra across Reaper's March, Rid-Thar returned to guide his people and coronate the new Mane.[2]
Interactions[]
Grim Situation[]
After cleaning the central tree of Fort Grimwatch, the spirit of Rid-Thar-ri'Datta appears to you and Shazah. He gives you his blessing as the Moon Hallowed, and tells you to dispel the evil from Khaj Rawlith.
A Door into Moonlight[]
After praying to the Kauzanabi-jo's Lunar Shrine between the Fishing Dock and Senalana, a projection of Rid-Thar will appear:
Kauzanabi-jo: "Rid-Thar-ri'Datta... the First Mane?"
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "You have arrived in Reaper's March at a critical time. The soul of the Khajiiti people, and the entire Dominion, are in crisis."
[Summons projection of Akkhuz-ri "Mane Akkhuz-ri is tainted by evil. He will never be fit to lead our people."
He will have Akkhuz-ri's projection fade, and bring in projections of Khali and Shazah:
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "Our hope lies with these women, the Champions. One of them will be Mane. You must help them walk the Path... for you are the Moon Hallowed."
"Without a new Mane, the Khajiit will fall. The Dominion will fall. Walk well in the light of Jode and Jone, and you shall succeed. Moon Hallowed."
He and the other projections will then fade, and Kauzanabi-jo will officially declare you Moon Hallowed, having been a witness.
The Golden Claw[]
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta will help the Vestige restore the Do'Krin Monastery and retrieve the Golden Claw.
Motes in the Moonlight[]
Rid-thar-ri'Datta will help the Vestige, Khali and Shazah rid Moonmont of the influence of the Dark Mane. Later, he will constrain the Dark Mane and ask the Vestige to choose which of the sisters should guard him.
The Moonlit Path[]
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta will tell the Vestige and the Lunar Champion to attune the crystals to see visions of the past.
The Den of Lorkhaj[]
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta will show up after Javad Tharn's defeat and will open a portal back to Dune. He will also be present at the coronation of the new Mane.
Dialogue[]
Conversations[]
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"You have done well, traveler. Stand beside Shazah, struggling against the darkness. You have taken your first steps down a difficult path."
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Upon entering the monastery:
"Be calm in the moonlight, Hallowed. Welcome to the Do'Krin Monastery. These stones were old even in Rid-Thar-ri'Datta's day as Mane."
After restoring all the shrines: "Jone and Jode smile down upon us. Are you ready to enter the reliquary, the inner sanctum of Do'Krin?"
After retrieving the Golden Claw: "The Bright Moons smile down upon us, traveler. The Claw is safe."
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At the second barricaded door:
"Tharn and the Dark Mane dare to tread on temple ground! Blasphemies against the Two Moons Dance. And corruption crawls the walls in Moonmont's inner chamber."
After defeating the Dark Mane: "Hallowed, I can see the light of the Dance reflected in your eyes. Jone and Jode smile down upon you now. They are with you, at this difficult hour. You must choose."
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"You have begun your journey, pilgrim. Ahead lies danger. For now, you face only the light of the moons. Breathe deep of the moon-sugar vapors and open your minds to the Path."
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Conversations[]
- Motes in the Moonlight
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "The altars are aligned, the darkness thrown back. Destroy the barrier, Shazah!" <Shazah dispells the barrier> Shazah: "Let's see this done!" Khali: "Right behind you, sister."
- The Moonlit Path
Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "Jone and Jode, you have shown the way to Rid-Thar-ri'Datta. This one is your humble servant. By your light this one will lead his people. By your light will this one imbue balance to the Khajiit." Khali: "The day Rid-Thar-ri'Datta became the first Mane. He had to crack some skulls, mark my words. But my people are better for it today."
- The Den of Lorkhaj
After slaying Javad Tharn and te Dark Mane, if Khali was chosen to become the next Mane:
Khali: "Shazah? Are you all right?" Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "Your sorrow is misplaced. Your sister is at peace. Together, you and she have walked the Two Moons Path to its end." Khali: "No! Damnit … I had to let you go once already. I'm not ready to lose you again." Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "Her soul is at peace now. She has traveled beyond the Path to Aetherius. The light of the Bright Moons surrounding and guiding her." Khali: "How can I trust anything I've seen? The Path has shown me terrors, lies … failure." Shazah: "Khali … don't cry. Tharn can't hurt me now. I'm at peace. Soon I'll be with mother and father." Khali: "Please … don't leave me." Shazah: "Goodbye, my sister. You will be the Mane. You will lead the Khajiit with wisdom and strength. Know always that I love you." Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "Hallowed, Champion, your journey is complete. Return now to Dune, and begin to walk the next path in your lives."
Khali's coronation:
Moon-Bishop Hunal: "Champion. It is time. You are at the end of your path. As the Lunar Champion, you have proven yourself time and time again a leader of our people, but do you truly understand what it means to be the Mane?" Khali: "Yes. I've walked the path and know what lies ahead and honor those left behind." Moon-Bishop Hunal: "You've begun the path and know what lies ahead of our people. Are you prepared to lead your people?" Khali: "Yes, I accept this role in service of kith and kin." Moon-Bishop Hunal: "Then wear this as leader of our people and rise, Mane of our people." Rid-Thar-ri'Datta: "You've come through these trials and emerged victorious. Continue the path, young one, and accept this blessing for the journey ahead." Moon-Bishop Hunal: "Rejoice one and all! Long live the Mane!"
Quotes[]
- The Golden Claw
- "Excellent. This altar is intact. It needs only to be attuned." – At the New Moons Altar
- "With regret, the Bright Moons wane from the sky." – When approaching the Waning Moons Altar
- "The cool light of the moons preserve us." – Upon restoring the Waning Moons Altar
- "The fullness of the two moons hang in the darkness above." – When approaching the Full Moons Altar
- "Let the Bright Moons shine down." – Upon restoring the Full Moons Altar
- "Jone and Jode wax, rising into the darkness." – When approaching the Waxing Moons Altar
- "Moonlight mote it be." – Upon restoring the Waxing Moons Altar
- "The inner sanctum should be open to we pilgrims, now." – After restoring all the shrines
- "Merely touch the senche, and unlock the way to the reliquary." – After slaying Martialis Tharn
- "Jone and Jode be praised. The Golden Claw, intact." – Upon retrieving the Golden Claw
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Rid-Thar-ri'Datta was first mentioned in the Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition: Elsweyr Confederacy. His name was spelled slightly different, with the only difference being an apostrophe in "T'har."
- The Riddle'Thar is named after him.
Appearances[]
References[]
Mane of Elsweyr and the Khajiit | ||
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Position established | 2E ??? - 2E 3?? | Eventually Akkhuz-ri |
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