What, do you see any dwarven treasures sitting on the shelves? %Name earns his money through honest trading. Ask Golgrom gro-Argal, the harbormaster about it by the docks, he might know something about the shipments.

What, do you see any dwarven treasures sitting on my shelves? I earn my money through honest trading. Ask Golgrom gro-Argal, the harbormaster about it by the docks, he might know something about the shipments.

What, do you see any dwarven treasures sitting on my shelves? I earn my money through honest trading.

Are you really so brazen to ask if I'm smuggling dwarven artifacts? My business is a pillar of Helnim, I have no need to enter into the black market.

Are you really so brazen to ask if I'm smuggling dwarven artifacts? My business is a pillar of Helnim, I have no need to enter into the black market. If you must know more, why don't you talk to Golgrom gro-Argal, the harbormaster by the docks? He knows everything that comes in and out of Helnim.

Are you really so brazen to ask if I'm smuggling dwarven artifacts? My business is a pillar of Helnim, I have no need to enter into the black market.

We suspected Mirabelle Talimet had a partner in this. It's good that you've brought it to light. We'll deal with Aarlen Lleranoth. Here, take this for your hard work.

Enough talk about that. Why don't you see if any of my wares are of interest to you?

So, you stuck to our arrangement. That's a relief. I'm glad to hear they might cut some slack for Mirabelle Talimet. She's a friend, sure, but more than that she's the best explorer of dwarven ruins I've ever met. I'd hate to have to find a new partner -- not that I have any need of one, of course, with me getting out of the artifact business and all. Here, why don't you take this dwarven sword. I can't sell it now that I'm on the straight and narrow.

Mzankh. That's the name of the ruin. Northeast of here. That's all I know, didn't step foot in it myself.

Alright, I'll tell you. Mirabelle Talimet came across a ruin northeast of here. Some absurd dwarf name, Mzankh I think she said. The name wasn't important to me. What was important was that it had barely been touched and was filled to the brim with treasure! But, as I have promised, I will not be dealing in dwarven artifacts anymore. Now, you can get back and tell them about Mzankh. Remember, Mirabelle Talimet said this, not me!

You'll regret that. I'm not going to let you squeal to the guards!

I'll give you one more chance. You keep quiet about my involvement, and I'll tell you where the artifacts came from. Deal?

Well, you've found me out. Yes, I've been buying artifacts off Mirabelle Talimet and reselling them to appreciators of dwarven antiques. But with her in prison and you snooping around, it looks like the end of the artifact business for me. That means you DON'T have to tell the guards about this, you understand? You stay quiet about my side-business and I'll tell you where the artifacts came from. You can just say that Mirabelle Talimet told you. Might help her get out sooner, come to think of it. Deal?

It wouldn't be good business to give the details of my clients' shipments to just anyone.

I make sure everything that ships out from here is above board. I wouldn't want to overlook a problem like this. Let me think... Aarlen Lleranoth, the pawnbroker, has been at the docks more than I'd expect. His business isn't one for big exports or imports. You let him know I'll be taking a closer look at his shipments. That might loosen his tongue.

Aarlen Lleranoth is dead? You're the one who should be locked up!

You said I told you about Mzankh? Well, I'll go along with that story now. Aarlen Lleranoth sure knows how to cut a deal.

I've said enough already. What good are those puffed-up archeologists if they can't find the place on their own?

Yet another interrogator? Well, at least you're a bit more frightening than that Khajiit bookworm. I'm already locked up for smuggling. What good will telling you where I found the Dwemer artifacts do me? It's too late to get them back you know. You might not see a sign for "Dwarven Goods Shop" here in Helnim but believe me, the merchants here are eager buyers. I'm sure those artifacts were shipped out long ago.

Thank you for dealing with this issue.

Very good. I'll ask the guard if they could lighten her sentence. From speaking with her, I see she has a true passion for the Dwemer. I hope I can convince her to put it to better use. As for you, please take this gold for your hard work.

So, he was her partner in crime. I want you to inform the city guard about his involvement. That will put an end to this smuggling. But before you go, take this gold.

You say Aarlen Lleranoth was involved? Well, his death should put an end to Helnim's artifact trade for now, but we no longer have a lead on the source of the artifacts. I fear another band of smugglers will find the same source sooner or later. We at the Society will need to redouble our efforts to find it first. Although things didn't quite go according to plan, you did manage to root out the other smuggler. Take this gold as a reward.

Mzankh? Yes, we know of it but have yet to investigate it fully. Coordinating with House Telvanni can be difficult, which means some lesser ruins are overlooked. I take it that Mirabelle Talimet cooperated with you.

So, maybe Aarlen Lleranoth was Mirabelle Talimet's partner in crime. I want you to inform the city guard about his involvement, I'll question him in prison for the source of the Dwemer artifacts. But before you go, take this gold as thanks.

You say Aarlen Lleranoth was involved? Well, his death should put an end to Helnim's artifact trade for now, but we no longer have a lead on the source of the artifacts. I fear another band of smugglers will find the same source sooner or later. We at the Society will need to redouble our efforts to find it first. Although things didn't quite go according to plan, you did manage to root out the other smuggler. Take this gold as a reward.

I hope you can find the source of the Dwemer artifacts.

I am pleased to hear that. Now, it happens that a smuggler, Mirabelle Talimet, has recently been detained here in Helnim. I questioned her about the source of the artifacts, but she was uncooperative. I need you to get the truth from her so that we can secure the site. She is currently locked up in the prison tower on the northwest side of town. Return once you discover the location of the ruin she was so thoughtlessly looting.

Well, you should stay for the lecture. Perhaps it will teach you the true value of Dwemer history.

Regrettably, there are many who desire Dwemer artifacts not to further our knowledge, but simply to flaunt their wealth. It saddens me to think how many rare examples of Dwemer handiwork are being used as a bookend or flowerpot. These cretins with more gold than brains don't delve into the ruins themselves, of course. They buy them from smugglers who give no thought to the damage they do to the ruins as they pilfer them. Would you be willing to help stop this, before even more Dwemer secrets are lost?