How's that gem been treating you? No reality-shattering issues, I hope? I'm still working on the next version, but the research is going slow. It'll take me months, if not years, to perfect the summoning. Ah, but such is the life of a man of science.

I didn't have enough time to accomplish any significant breakthroughs, but I did manage to manufacture this first prototype. So far, I haven't been able to stabilize the sibyllic inversion of the quaternary charm layer, but... Eh. The gem summons one of several Daedric creatures. They will be random and non-permanent, but they should be pacified. I've also decided to give it to you. In gratitude for your assistance in my research, but also because you can better field-test it.

It is still too early to draw any conclusions, %PCRank. You need to give me more time.

Here, take this potion. It should help. That wasn't supposed to happen -- summoning Devourers should be virtually impossible. I don't understand. What is this gem? It's a good thing that you were here with me when it happened. I should thank you for saving my life and for performing your duties for me. I'll continue tinkering with the sapphire, but make sure to be more careful in the future. I need some time to see where the research takes me. Meanwhile, you can return to Arquebald.

Perfect! Give it to me. Are you sure that's the one? All right. I hope it wasn't too much trouble getting through all those cultists. Take these soul gems for your hard work. What Daedra do you say did it summon? Big? Orange? Horns and hooves? What you are describing is a Morphoid. I've never seen a gem that summoned one! Wait. This sapphire's thaumaturgic differential is way out of control. Maybe that's the key? I got an idea! What if we crank it up even higher? Hold on! I'm going to try something!

Why? It's not a complicated task I'm giving you, is it? You just have to find one gem, not five. And I even gave you an exact location of where to look for it too. Hurry along and bring it to me. My research is waiting.

Do you have the sapphire from Ramitakashta for me?

Yes, it's very important that I get this specific sapphire. You see, most gems -- no, almost all gems -- summon a Dremora. Gemstones that summon other Daedra are very rare and so invaluable to my research. I believe to have tracked one such gem to the ruin of Ramitakashta, southeast of Darvonis. The only obstacle is that my strengths lie in theoretical, not practical, magic, and my sources indicate that this ruin is occupied by hostile cultists. It falls on you to acquire the sapphire. Happy hunting.

You have been expelled, %PCRank. You have to make amends before talking about this further.

Now that Maniel is dead, I have to continue his research on my own.

I've heard that Maniel was pleased with your work.

Well, killing one of my best associates was probably the worst thing you could have done here. You are expelled.

Maniel Sylbenitte has made an accomplishment in his research using the sapphire you brought to him. Pay a visit to Maniel in the basement and see what he has achieved.

Now that Maniel is dead, I have to continue his research on my own.

I've heard that Maniel was pleased with your work.

Have you ever heard of gems that summon a Dremora when touched? They've been noted among the offerings in Daedric ruins. Maniel Sylbenitte has been trying to replicate that kind of thing. Wait, he is dead? Killing one of my best associates was probably the worst thing you could have done here. You are expelled.

Have you ever heard of gems that summon a Dremora when touched? They've been noted among the offerings in Daedric ruins. Maniel Sylbenitte has been trying to replicate that kind of thing. And you, I believe, can help him reach that goal. Maniel has recently discovered a very special cursed sapphire and needs it retrieved. Speak with him for the details.