I didn´t see that I wrote that!

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Not only did the Lord's Mail disappear, but Furius Acilius, a veteran of the Imperial Legion, went missing at the same time. It didn't take long for Haryon to put two and two together, especially after he found a worn key right under Furius Acilius' pillow in his private room.

Following a lead, he discovered a hidden door in the Imperial Shrine that led to caves below Ebonheart. Apart from a few diseased rats, that could no longer harm Haryon because of his disease immunity, the only resident down there was Furius Acilius, obviously waiting for the situation to calm down, so he could escape with precious armor.

"Not so fast, Furius! Surrender yourself and come with me. It doesn't have to end in bloodshed," said Haryon, trying to avoid killing if possible. But it was not possible. Furius attacked and the Nerevarine was forced to kill him. He took the Lord's Mail and some stolen gold from his corpse and returned both to the Imperial Commission.

And then...then it was time to go. Lalatia Varian, one of the leading priestesses of the Imperial Cult in Ebonheart, was shocked when Haryon told her that he's leaving. In the past he acted as a shrine sergeant, an almoner and even as a hero that travelled all over Vvardenfell, retrieving precious artifacts that have been lost with time.

His leaving was a great loss for the Cult, but Haryon didn't change his mind. He gave every single acquired artifact except one to Lalatia with hope that they'll be worn by someone with pure heart. He also gave them one weapon that long accompanied him on his missions through Vvardenfell - a common wooden staff, which Lalatia promised to sanctify, to honor Haryon's name.

The only artifact which he kept for himself, was a small token from Zenithar - a simple enchanted glove, capable of boosting its wearer's luck. Haryon decided to keep it to remember the Imperial Cult and the Nine Divines. Nodding a farewell to fellow priests, Haryon left Ebonheart, wondering if he'll ever return. "Never say never. But chances are slim," he thought while leaving the Imperial Capital of Vvardenfell.

Dude, I've come >< that close to playing Morrowind after reading this. It's only sheer willpower that's keeping me from finally getting into it. The politics in this game seem so intense.

This post has been edited by Renee Gade IV: May 4 2014, 03:46 AM

It's only a matter of time, Ms Gade. I can feel in the air.

Renee, Morrowind probably has the best politics/lore/context/setting out if any ES game, IMO. These updates have had a similar impact in me and I finally have a character which I'll start tonight or tomorow. He'll be a breton mage, which is scary withit magicka regen

Oh, and... love the updates Lopov!

I agree with you. And I would add writing. I think the quality of writing in Morrowind has yet to be equaled in any other Elder Scrolls game.

I have actually never bothered to dig deep into Morrowind regarding lore and politics but I still like the game and how it´s set up so to speak

Thanks. Haryon's updates aren't as detailed as were Varus' but somehow this writing style fits him better.

I'm looking forward to your Breton. While regenerating magicka can be problematic, he'll at least have a good resistance against it.

I think that you find more about this while doing some quests. At the beginning I had an almost quest-less character and I didn't get the feel about MW's lore either. Later, when I began doing quests (especially those House-related), I realized that there's a lot of depth behind Morrowind's factions and some NPCs really stand out. Despite being static, MW has the most memorable NPCs IMO.

This post has been edited by Lopov: May 4 2014, 03:09 PM

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He was appointed as a Blade immediately after reporting to Caius Cosades but Haryon never felt like Emperor's "eye and ear". That's why he didn't enjoy his forced role but nonetheless maintaned good relations with Blades on Vvardenfell. But when Caius was called back to the Imperial City, he promoted Haryon to the Operative and assigned him the leadership of the organization. "I'm just a monk. I'm not meant to be a leader of the Emperor's secret service on Vvardenfell."

Although he wanted pass on his leadership to someone competent enough, he quickly got involved with the Nerevarine prophecies and other pressing matters on Vvardenfell. But now when skies over the Red Mountain were clear again, and when there was no more threat from Dagoth Ur, now Haryon finally fulfilled his wish. He said goodbye to every Blade on Vvardenfell and appointed Surane Leoriane from Caldera as a new leader. Fellow Blades asked him where is he going to which Haryon replied that he's not going farand that in case of troubles, he'll return and help them.

After he bid farewell to all of them, there was another assignment ahead of Haryon - this one being the last before leaving. Now he had to say goodbye to all Ashkhans and Wise Women of four Ashlander tribes. There was a long walk ahead of him and Haryon first decided to visit the Erabenimsun camp...

This post has been edited by Lopov: May 5 2014, 10:56 PM

So I finally started Tristan's game and wrote a little thing... He's well educated and speaks quite formal, sort of... stiff/awkward. Maybe a bit like Farengar Secret-Fire from Skyrim, I'm not sure but I'll probably figure it out later

16th of Last Seed, 3e 427
Day 1

The interior of Arille’s Tradehouse was much like its exterior; cheap and rotting. Tristan tread carefully, overly wary of the floorboards collapsing beneath him. An expensively dressed Altmer greeted him from behind the counter.

"Welcome to Arrille's Tradehouse. I'm Arrille, publican and proprietor. Don't take what doesn't belong to you. You're a new face here. If you want to buy from me, you have to barter. If you want a little advice -- free to new customers -- just ask. Would you like to hear about our most popular potions? Our most popular scrolls?”

“Greetings Altmer, I would like that staff and a mortar and pestle. I have a few things to sell too. Oh, and I will take the advice.” Tristan said, placing a coin purse and the items he’d taken from the Census Office on the counter. An eager smile spread across Arille’s face and he hauled a large chest onto the countertop. As he sorted through the goods the Altmer gave Tristan a brief lesson on survival in Vvardenfell.

"If you want to live to a ripe old age, buy a weapon and as much armor as you can wear and still run from trouble. Buy a spell or two. And practice your skills. Don't practice on citizens. We call that foul murder, and we don't like it. But you can kill smugglers and bandits and other outlaws all you like. Outlaws have no rights. Plenty of adventurers make a living from killing and looting outlaws. That smuggler scum down in Addamasartus, for instance. The cave down near the silt strider platform.”

Tristan finished negotiating with the trader and collected his goods. A silver staff, an apprentice mortar and pestle and a guid to Vvardenfell were all he could afford.

“I think I will deal with those smugglers, good day Arille.” He said, figuring anything else he needed might be found within the cave.

The Altmer bade him farewell with one last smile said “Make sure to bring me any loot you might find.”


This post has been edited by Vital: May 6 2014, 11:17 AM

Looking at Tristan makes me wanna fire up Morrowind again and revisit Seyda Neen. Haven´t been there in such a long time now

Nice to meet Tristan, a very good introduction. BTW, he wears the same robe as Haryon.

Haryon visited both Erabenimsun and Zainab tribes and had long conversations with their Ashkhans, namely Han-Ammu and Kaushad. Not only did he tell them about his departure, but he also returned the gifts that've been given to him in the past. Except a few magic items, Haryon doesn't have a need for any others, that's why he returned these valuable artifacts, hoping that they'll be worn by someone who'll make a better use of them.

On a way to the Ahemmusa camp he came across a runaway slave and safely escorted him back to the Argonian Mission in Ebonheart. Right now he's sleeping next to a campfire west of the Ahemmusa camp which he'll visit in the morning.

I'll probably put Morrowind on hold until autumn or winter. Haryon will be heading to Solstheim then and I can't play adventures on a frozen island during spring and summer.

Same here

MM hmm. Although it's Skyrim for me that'll get put on hold.

Princess MacAuley has arrived in Seyda Neen at the start of her visit to Vvardenfell, as recommended by her friend Callius - a dunmer and native of Ald'ruhn...
...she's hoping the break will do her good and breath some much-needed life back into her.

Ooh, a new Morrowind character

I am planning to start Morrowind around Halloween / All Saints Day (Nov 1). November 1st is my birthday. My Fallout 3 seasonal session will be done by then. But it'll be my first time playing Morrowind, so that'll be mind-blowing I'm sure.

Welcome back Phon

Thank you.
I knew I wouldn't be able to stay away for too long!

Morrowind is great. I had forgotten just how good it is. It's rather sweet and lovely in a way, you just kind of drift along feeling rather pastoral.
Clearly that makes no sense at all but to me it's a bit like living in a Yes album...