I do not know why Stannicus testified against me. He was an able officer.

Stannicus was a good officer. I respect his decision to leave the Legion, but I think it was a rather rash one. I certainly am under no compunctions of guilt for doing my duty.

I believe Rumus felt some guilt for overthrowing Casik. He resigned his commission in the Legion soon after.

Rumus very kindly offered to be my bodyguard. It's good to reconnect after all these years.

After Casik was arrested and imprisoned, Rumus resigned his commission. I wouldn't know where he is now.

You did good work, %PCName. I'm just not sure if we'll ever muddle through this mess.

His testimony has honestly raised more questions than answers. We'll need time to digest it all. You can report back to Olfvur-Steel Skin.

You may proceed with the testimony.

As the one who rescued Rumus, we agreed that you should head up this inquiry. I would like you to ask Rumus three questions. First, does he believe that Casik was replaced by a daedric doppelganger? Second, why did Casik attack Firewatch? Third, why did Casik withdraw the Legions from Almalexia? The Firewatch question is the most important, as it was the most serious crime of Casik's tenure.

Rumus is dead. Serves him right.

Yes, Rumus is free now. I hope he's learned his lesson.

Excellent. I'm glad we could come to a reasonable settlement. Rumus is absolved of his obligations to me. Get him out of here quickly, please.

Well, where's the gold? That's disappointing. You have many opportunities to enrich youself. Seize them.

Excellent. I'm glad we could come to a reasonable settlement. Rumus is absolved of his obligations to me. Get him out of here quickly, please.

Well, where's the gold? I'm disappointed, truly. An officer of an occupying army should take every opportunity to enrich themselves.

Oh, it's no ransom. I just want what I'm owed. I'm sure you can spare the gold; Serving both the Telvanni and the Legion must be lining your pockets. I think 2500 drakes would absolve Rumus' infractions.

Oh, it's no ransom. I just want what I'm owed. Adding up the damages -- including the damage to my reputation, of course -- I believe 2000 gold would be adequate.

Hmm. I do lack the facilities to hold a prisoner long-term. Living in close quarters like this doesn't suit me at all. Fine, I'll release him.

That's a nice sentiment. You'll need to polish your words some if you want them to shine more than gold, though.

Don't try your weasley words on me, Imperial.

Excellent. Let's see if the Legion can back their words with steel.

Of course. Take whatever time you require.

Well, what is your decision? Will you pay the man's debt?

I am an equitable man. I do not hold Rumus prisoner without cause. He is in violation of an agreed contract, and lacks the funds to compensate me for this failure. I am holding him until restitution is paid. If you wish him released, I'm sure we can come to an agreement.

I hope you'll be there when I give my testimony.

Honestly, I thought more people would recognize me. Not sure how that makes me feel. I'll stay for as long as Nerasa Veran needs me, though.

I thought the questions would be about Casik, not me.

Turns out the ministry is quite chaotic at the moment, so I'll just tell you the most important details about Casik.

Belisatha Mede wishes to speak to you before we discuss Casik.

So, Casik's case is alive again. Though I no longer serve in the Legions, I will not turn a deaf ear to the call of duty. I will set off for Old Ebonheart immediately.

So, Casik's case is alive again. Though I no longer serve in the Legions, I will not turn a deaf ear to the call of duty. I will set off for Old Ebonheart immediately.

I'm a prisoner here. This is not the time to ask for my life story.

You've been expelled. We have nothing to discuss until you make your amends and join the Imperial Legion again.

He was a good officer. Always a shame to lose one of those.

He's Temple Minister Nerasa Veran's bodyguard now.

So Casik had a Telvanni lover? That certainly provides a motive for attacking Firewatch and contradicts the daedra theory. I'll let the Lord General and Belisatha Mede handle the legal thinkery -- we've done our jobs. Here's your pay for the long trip, %PCRank.

Rumus is dead? That's tragic, but frankly it's acceptable. His testimony was really the only lead we had. Casik will be disappointed, but we've done our due diligence and fulfilled Ocato's orders.

Yes, good work finding Rumus. He's about to testify at the magistrate's office. Your presence has been requested, so make haste. You can find him in the central offices of the Imperial Commission across the square.

Yes, good work finding Rumus. He's about to testify before Lord General Caecalia Victrix and Imperial Magistrate Belisatha Mede at the central offices of the Imperial Commission across the square. Belisatha Mede has requested your presence, so make haste.

I don't know how traveled you are in the region, but be cautious. Don't expect any support beyond the Imperial settlements along the Inner Sea coast.

Rumus was second-in-command to the disgraced General Casik. We had thought Casik's case settled, but recently the traitor's been more actively claiming his innocence. Ocato himself has sent us orders to deliver a final judgement. In the Simulacrum's aftermath, Rumus left the Legion and became a mercenary, so we're lacking his testimony. He operates in the Telvannis District and was last seen in Firewatch several months ago. Track Rumus down and convince him to testify to the Imperial magistrate.

A man like that did stay in town for a few days. He left with a local wizard, Alvan Indrano. Indrano and Lord Omothran are well acquainted but rarely on good terms, so he lives in the nearby cave of Falascu.

An Imperial mercenary did pass through here. It seems like he couldn't find work, so he took the road south to Tel Mothrivra. You can reach it on foot or by a waterstrider.

Lord Mithras hired an Imperial to slay some trolls who were harassing the town. The man left for Llothanis soon after. Just follow the road east out of town, or take a silt strider there.

Lord Mithras hired an Imperial to slay some trolls who were harassing the town. The man left for Llothanis soon after. Just follow the road east out of town, or take a silt strider there.

Rumus stops by the guildhall from time to time for services, but otherwise keeps a polite distance. He left recently to find work with one of the Telvanni lords. Mithras of Ranyon-ruhn is the most open to outlanders -- you should start there. Leave through the eastern gate and follow the road signs from the second fork. Or take a boat to Helnim then a silt strider from Tel Gilan.

Stannicus hasn't worked for the company in some time. Try the Fighters Guild.

Mercenary types usually find work with the East Empire Company or the Fighters Guild. Ask around there.