Jelyn was killed by Ivon Seloth? Horrible, just horrible. Oh, poor Jelyn.

You found his body in Ivon Seloth's apartment? And you think the priest is guilty? I'm not so sure you made the right call, my friend.

I don't remember, %PCName. There are black holes in my memory. I think I was unconscious for most of my time in that cage.

Maybe... maybe you're right. There's a Temple infirmary in the Monastery of St. Seryn. Perhaps I should go there. At least I'd be far away from this town and this cursed lake. Thank you for your advice. Before you go, please accept this Potion of Seven Wonders. It's not much, but perhaps you'll find it useful. Goodbye, %PCName.

I don't know. I didn't mean to make it. It was like a hiccup. How strange. I'm sure it'll pass.

Before you go, %PCName, please accept this Potion of Seven Wonders. It's not much, but perhaps you'll find it useful. Goodbye, %PCName.

Now that Jelyn is gone, I don't see any reason to stay here for much longer. Someone else from the Temple can come here to tend to the shrine. I've had enough. The lake still unnerves me. And the dreugh, too. I... I... I'm sorry, %PCName. For a moment, it felt like I was back in that grotto. Surrounded by those horrid monsters. But I'm alright now. I just need to get as far away from this place as I possibly can. Glub, glub.

Yes... yes... Maybe I'll do that. I don't know. Before, being able to leave Aimrah would have made me so happy, but now it feels like there is a living, breathing void inside my heart. It hurts. But I'll think about what you said, %PCName. Thank you for everything. And goodbye.

Yes, of course you don't. I'm sorry, %PCName. I shouldn't have asked. You've done enough for me. Thank you, and goodbye.

Really? I don't know. Maybe one day the pain will ease, but right now it feels like there is a living, breathing void inside my heart. It hurts. But I thank you for your kind words, %PCName. Thank you for everything. And goodbye.

Okay. I understand. Thank you for telling me the truth, %PCName. So, I have lost a brother. What do I do now? I feel so alone.

I'm the last member of that horrible family? That cursed bloodline? The mere thought makes my skin crawl. Does that also mean I'll inherit everything? Even the ship? I don't know what to do with all this. I've lost a friend and a brother, and I feel so alone. What do I do now?

My brother? Zadathys told you this? I don't know what to say. But I suppose it explains why I always felt like I had known him my whole life. Do you then know who my family are?

Really? I don't know. Maybe one day the pain will ease, but right now it feels like there is a living, breathing void inside my heart. It hurts. But I thank you for your kind words, %PCName. Thank you for everything. And goodbye.

Yes, of course you don't. I'm sorry, %PCName. I shouldn't have asked. You've done enough for me. Thank you, and goodbye.

Please... I don't know what to do now, %PCName. What do I do now that I'm all alone?

Alright... alright. Maybe it is for the better. I don't know what to do, %PCName. I feel so terrible. I have lost the best friend I ever had. The only friend I ever had.

Bad people... yes. I understand. Criminals. But you avenged Jelyn, didn't you, %PCName? You're a good person. I don't know what to do, %PCName. I feel so terrible. I have lost the best friend I ever had. The only friend I ever had.

That's... horrible. He must've been so scared. I wish I hadn't asked. I don't know what to do, %PCName. I feel so terrible. I have lost the best friend I ever had. The only friend I ever had.

Poor Jelyn. Maybe one day the pain will ease. I will try to treasure his memory the best I can.

Poor Jelyn. I still can't believe it happened. Did you find whoever did this? Thank you, %PCName, but I need to know. Why? Why did he die?

Poor Jelyn. I still can't believe it happened.

You have found Jelyn? Oh no... oh no... Why? Why did he die? He never did anything to deserve this!

You have found Jelyn? Oh no... oh no... Why? Why did he die? He never did anything to deserve this! Please find out who did this, %PCName. They have to be punished! Only a heartless monster could do such a thing.

The stranger carries the sign of Paruddma. It is one of the chosen. Glub, glub, glub... Good... There is a hidden door downstairs. The stranger must move the shield on the wall to open it. Now go and join the others. Be quick. Ulvo is hungry.

The stranger is not one of the chosen. It does not carry the sign of Paruddma. Ulvo knows that stranger's words are false. No more talking. The delicious stranger is making Ulvo hungry. It should worry. Ulvo's claw is powerful. Stranger's neck looks weak.

Glub, glub... no more words. The delicious stranger is making Ulvo hungry... It should worry. Ulvo's claw is powerful. Stranger's neck looks weak.

The boy killed himself. Swam too deep. Broke his neck. Ulvo only ate some afterwards. He died in the grotto below. The grotto where they all lie waiting. Visitors from the lake. Under the lighthouse. The entrance is hidden. Mustn't tell more.

What sound? Glub, glub... You're making me nervous, outlander. That's what that is.

Yes, goodbye. I know nothing.

Alright, alright. I will tell you everything. But not here. Not here. There are ears everywhere. They'd kill me if they knew I was talking to you. We need to go somewhere where it's safe. There's a warehouse just outside. You know it? It's the one with the crane on the roof. The warehouse has a basement. It's always empty. It'll be safer to talk there. Meet me inside, okay?

No, I know nothing. Please stop harassing me. Glub, glub...

What? Someone carried a dead body to the priest's apartment? I'm just a commoner. I ain't done nothing wrong, I swear. Glub, glub...

You found the body in Ivon Seloth's apartment? The priest obviously killed him. Case closed. You should report him to the guards.

I told you what I think. Leave us Aimrah natives alone.

My brother did warn me that a nosy outlander would come asking questions about a missing sailor. I absolutely refuse to play along with this farce of an investigation. We don't want your trouble in Aimrah, outlander. I don't understand why you keep harassing us like this. So... am I the new suspect? Well, do you know who I think should be your main suspect? It's none other than that damned outsider priest Ivon Seloth himself.

Before I answer any more of your questions, perhaps you'd care to explain why you killed Derlethir? You were trespassing in the hold and he had every right to stand his ground and defend himself! I will not report this to the guards just yet, but I may do it if I ever see you on my ship again. I've had enough of you. Get out of Aimrah, outlander.

Enough of this, outlander! I know you were trespassing in the cargo hold. Well, did you find him? No? That's because he's not here. I don't know where he is! I've had enough of this madness, outlander! I've answered your intrusive questions one after another, and in return you've caused me nothing but trouble. Get off my ship.

I mourn for Jelyn. He didn't deserve such a terrible fate.

One more thing. I wanted to ask you: have you told Anara of all that's happened? The girl deserves to know the truth, don't you think?

No, my friend. Thank you. For listening. For trying your damnedest to find Jelyn. And for putting an end to the madness of the Marvus family. Here. Have a drink on me, this time. He he he. I do wonder, though... You stopped Obedur Marvus and his followers. But the Dreugh are still out there. In the Maw of Paruddma. Deep in Lake Andaram. I wonder if they are still watching Aimrah. It's an unnerving thought, my friend, even if it's nothing else.

Neither do I, my friend, neither do I. I originally thought the pact was made in response to the Arnesian War -- to protect Aimrah from the Argonian threat -- but now... Now I can't help but wonder if the true origins of this horrid union don't go further back in history... The details of the pact might very well be forever shrouded in mystery. Perhaps it's for the better.

I can only guess Obedur Marvus' motives, but I think he wanted Jelyn to take his place. The Dreugh wanted one of the family to join their abhorrent ranks. They wanted blood. Obedur decided to offer Jelyn's to save himself. At least this is what I think happened.

I don't know who Jelyn's mother was. Whoever she was, no one in Aimrah knew her or saw her, that's for sure. And I don't need to remind you that no one ever saw captain Obedur's mother either... It's a troubling thing, %PCName, this question of mothers. Who they were... what they were... The Marvus family was debauched beyond mortal comprehension. I'd rather not think about it.

Maybe he was forced to go through the same blood ritual that they wanted Jelyn to go through? The Dreugh are crafty devils, and they are as ancient as the seas. They have knowledge of things that to you and me would seem both unnatural and impossible. Who knows. I reckon Jelyn's father must've taken the boy to Ald Horak in a desperate attempt to keep him safe. Or perhaps that's where ol' man Marvus left the boy -- to fend for himself until the time would be right for him to join the rest of the family.

Good, good. Some stones are better left unturned. You've done us a great favor, my friend. We'll be better off without the Marvus family's influence on our town. You have my thanks. Here. Have a drink on me this time. He he he. I do wonder, though... You stopped Obedur Marvus and his followers. But the Dreugh are still out there. In the Maw of Paruddma. Deep in the Lake Andaram. I wonder if they are still watching Aimrah. It's an unnerving thought, my friend, even if it's nothing else.

Us two can only guess what happened between the two brothers thirty years ago... Ol' man Marvus renounced his brother for turning his back on the family, and we never saw him again. It was just assumed that he had joined some war-party heading south and gotten himself killed in the fighting. It wasn't uncommon in those days. Well, now I'm not so sure he died in the war. I reckon he was killed right here. First blood for the Dreugh.

Well, all I know for certain is that ol' man Marvus had a younger brother. The two of them never saw eye to eye about anything. Used to have terrible rows that were the talk of the town. Hell, I remember them clashing sabers in public once or twice! When the Arnesian War started, they had their final falling out, and the younger brother left Aimrah for good. Now, back then no one knew what the falling out was about... But I reckon it was a disagreement over the pact with the Dreugh.

Alright, my friend, alright. I must say that I was never sure of any of this... until now. I hoped I was wrong, but after all that has happened and all that you've told me my suspicions have been confirmed. Jelyn was one of that ill-favored family. Ol' man Marvus and his father were brothers.

Hmmm... I reckon what they had to offer him was a fate far worse than death. Poor lad. He was doomed before he was even born.

Ah, so you've learned the truth from the captain himself. Yes... I suspected this before, but I wasn't sure. I hoped I was wrong, but now my suspicions have been confirmed... He was one of that ill-favored family. Ol' man Marvus and his father were brothers.

It doesn't matter anymore, my friend. Jelyn is dead. Obedur Marvus is dead.

I was afraid that the young lad might already be dead... but I still held on to hope, the fool that I am. He didn't deserve this kind of fate -- no matter his bloodline.

I was afraid that the young lad might already be dead, but I still held on to hope, the fool that I am. This is a grievous thing, my friend. A grievous thing indeed. There's a shadow over Aimrah.

I reckon you might want to ask Barandas Marvus about Jelyn. He's always outside, tending the guar by the town entrance. Keeps his apartment in the Aimrah apartment complex always locked. Might be worth searching the apartment, too. Maybe they're keeping poor Jelyn there?

He wasn't in the cargo hold? So, it seems that the boy isn't held captive by captain Obedur after all. Well, there's still Obedur's brother, Barandas Marvus. I'm sure he must be involved in this. He's always outside, tending the guar by the town entrance. Keeps his apartment in the Aimrah apartment complex always locked. Might be worth searching the apartment, too.

I know that the boy is in grave danger. Search the Paruddma. Search its cargo hold. He has to be somewhere on the ship.

Now, you're looking for Jelyn, but I'm afraid that both you and Ivon Seloth are blinder than poor old me when it comes to finding him. That's because neither of you is a native of this town, and so you don't know the history of Aimrah.

Ahhhh, thank you for the mazte, friend. Come closer. I don't want to have to speak too loudly. Now, you're looking for Jelyn, but I'm afraid that both you and Ivon Seloth are blinder than poor old me when it comes to finding him. That's because neither of you is a native of this town, and so you don't know the history of Aimrah.

Alright.

I reckon I could help you. Why don't you buy old Zadathys a jug of mazte first? Then I'll tell you what I know. He he he.

Do not distract me then.

Horrendous! Thank you for reporting this crime, %PCName. The priest will be arrested immediately.

Do you want to report something?

So, Anara's friend has gone missing. No, I don't know where that weird boy is. Haven't seen him in days.

He's part of captain Obedur's crew, right? No, I don't know where he is. I don't know the boy very well.

Honestly now, do I look like I would know him? I steer clear of the locals. You should do the same.

Please, do your best to find Jelyn. He's the only true friend that I have in this town.

You see, Jelyn is the only one I feel like I can really talk to. I don't know what happened to my family. It's difficult sometimes, but Jelyn is an orphan, too. We understand each other. However, Ivon Seloth says Jelyn is troubled. There's a dark side to him. Last time I saw him, he told me of a nightmare he had. I wasn't worried before, but now... Ask the others here in the inn, %PCName. Find Jelyn. Please.

I don't know where Jelyn could be. Like I said, I thought he was on the ship. Or maybe visiting Ivon Seloth. Jelyn really likes the priest. Besides myself, I think Ivon Seloth is the only friend Jelyn has. I don't think Jelyn would leave Aimrah without letting me or Ivon know.

Is Jelyn missing? I thought that he hadn't visited me because he was too busy. I know that captain Obedur makes him work like a slave. Did he think we ran away? Together? I don't appreciate that the captain would insinuate something like that. I'm just a servant and a barmaid. Jelyn and I are just friends. Not that I would mind leaving Aimrah. Life here is miserable. If I had the means I'd leave, believe me, but I'm stuck here.

No, of course not! I think I would know if he was. But don't you go searching the ship for him, outlander. The cargo hold is off-limits.

Carry on.

You haven't found Jelyn yet? Tell you what. When you do find him, tell him to find a new job. I've had it with that slacker.

Go find Anara. Jelyn's run away with that harlot, I'm sure.

It *does* matter to me, when someone is asking questions about a man in my crew! Tell me who sent you here or you won't be getting any answers from me.

The priest is worried? How touching. No, I don't know where Jelyn is. Haven't seen him since we unloaded the cargo a couple of days ago. He's a damned sluggard. No doubt he has run away with that harlot Anara. She works down at the Sailors' Inn. Jelyn visits her often. Brings her gifts from across the lake. I guess he must be in love -- foolish boy! Dilvene Gilmanil owns the inn. Maybe she knows where the two are.

Hmph. Is that so? Who put you up to this?

Hmph. Alright.

He's part of my crew. Lazy and dishonest like young people often are. Before I took him into my crew, he was a street urchin in Ald Horak, across the lake. Why are you so interested in him?

You should question Rathes Falveno. Even if he didn't carry poor Jelyn's body into my apartment himself, he must know something.

Someone must know who carried poor Jelyn's body into my apartment. Wait a minute... Rathes Falveno! He's that shifty-looking guy who's always loitering in the halls of the apartment complex. I hear he sometimes does odd jobs for the Marvus family, too. Highly suspicious, don't you think? You should question him.

You are mistaken, %PCName. I hope you realize that.

Listen. If I had killed Jelyn, surely I wouldn't have left the body in my apartment? And surely I wouldn't have asked for your help to find him? I didn't kill him... that poor boy. You aren't going to report me to the guards, are you?

Good. Thank you, %PCName. Now, I don't know why anyone would want to slaughter Jelyn like this, but maybe we can find the ones responsible for his death. We must be clever and careful! It's clear that there's a greater conspiracy at play.

Oh... For a moment I thought you had found him.

What... What are you talking about? Partly dismembered? On my bed? That makes no sense. I swear by the Three and the Saints that I don't know anything about what you're saying! I had no idea Jelyn was dead. I thought... I hoped he was still alive. Someone must've carried his body to my apartment. My door is never locked. They are trying to frame me, %PCName. You have to believe me.

You've found him?

Barandas Marvus told you that he thinks I'm responsible for Jelyn's disappearance? That is a horrible lie. Go ahead. Search my apartment. You'll find nothing there.

I hope you're following every lead you can to find him. Talk to everyone. Someone must know where he is.

Captain Obedur says he hasn't seen him either? Strange. I wonder if anyone at the Sailors' Inn knows anything.

The Paruddma is anchored at the docks. You should question the captain, Obedur Marvus. If anyone knows where Jelyn is, it's him. If Jelyn doesn't want to visit me anymore, it's alright. I'm not mad. I just want to know that he's okay.

Very well. I do hope you'll change your mind.

Thank you, %PCName. Jelyn is part of the crew of the freighter Paruddma. The ship's anchored at the docks. You should question the captain, Obedur Marvus. If anyone knows where Jelyn is, it's him. If Jelyn doesn't want to visit me anymore, it's alright. I'm not angry with him. I just want to know that he's okay.

Jelyn is... well, his heart is in the right place, but his mind is troubled. Haunted, for some reason. He's told me that he sometimes sees and hears impossible things when he's out on the lake. Has nightmares of drowning. Poor boy. A feeble mind such as his shouldn't be in that profession. So, now you understand why I'm worried that he's not visited me in days. I fear that either something bad has happened to him or that he's done something foolish. Please. Will you help me find him?

He's a sailor. A young man in his thirties -- a mere boy for a Dunmer, you understand. Now, unlike most of the local sailors, he visits this shrine regularly -- not just to pray and make offerings, but also to talk with me. He's an orphan, you see. He needs some guidance in his life. I suppose he's come to see me as a bit of a father. And I must admit I'm rather fond of the boy myself. Poor thing.