Unless have anything more important to discuss, I think that's a good decision.

That is interesting. It would be nice to have a velk for myself, but that's for another time. I advise you to report this to Manse Horaren, so she can prepare a proper punishment.

Yes, I know about the case. I'm sure there was a reason for impounding it. If you want to challenge the decision, I'd suggest you speak with one of my subordinates. I have more important business to take care of. You can probably figure out where to start yourself.

Anyway, I hope you understand that I can't let you leave with this information. Get ready for your last fight!

I thought as much. Since you've meddled in the interests of the Camonna Tong, I can't let you live!

Why would I talk with you to get your gold, when I can just take it from you? The Camonna Tong have a good thing going here, and I won't let your meddling ruin it. Prepare to die!

Didn't I make that clear enough? Outlanders have no business in the internal affairs of the Camonna Tong. Now you'll pay for your nosiness!

Yes, that does interest me. Since you're going to die anyway, I can tell you this: we persuaded the authorities into impounding that ship, so the Camonna Tong could split the loot once the East Empire Company had lost interest in it. It wasn't too difficult with that stupid Redguard in charge of the case. Now you've heard enough, so prepare to die!

You've earned my respect, so I think I can share with you what this is about. We persuaded the authorities into impounding that ship, so the Camonna Tong could split the loot once the East Empire Company had stopped fighting it. It wasn't too difficult with that stupid Redguard Zalan in charge of the case.

You should stay out of things that don't concern you, n'wah. Do you have anything to say in your defense?

Haven't you heard? They found a valid copy of the license! Apparently the captain sailed off as soon as the news reached her.

Haven't you heard? They found a valid copy of the license! Apparently the captain sailed off as soon as the news reached her.

Haven't you heard? They found a valid copy of the license! Apparently the captain started making preparations for sailing off, as soon as the news reached her.

Haven't you heard? They found a valid copy of the license! Apparently the captain started making preparations for sailing off, as soon as the news reached her.

Now that Assemmus is dead, I've decided to return the copies of the license. He was a creepy fellow to be honest, so I'm glad you killed him. From what I've heard, the captain left once the impoundment was lifted.

Now that Assemmus is dead, I've decided to return the copies of the license. He was a creepy fellow to be honest, so I'm glad you killed him. From what I've heard, the captain has started preparing to leave. If you want to catch her, you'd better be quick about it.

I told you to discuss this with Assemmus Todros. Just remember to be careful around him.

If you want to know more, I think you should discuss it with Assemmus. You can find him at the Council Manor. One piece of advice, though -- he doesn't like to talk to strangers. I advise you to bribe him before doing any important business with him.

What's that -- I thought we'd collected all copies of that license already! Oh, it's the captain's own copy -- you gave me quite a start there! You see, Assemmus Todros instructed me to hide all the copies to prevent that ship from sailing away. He says there's something sketchy going on there. I don't know exactly what it is yet, but I'm sure it would be in the best interests of House Hlaalu if we could arrest the captain and confiscate the ship's cargo.

You're talking about the Rivenwake? Yes, it was impounded since its freedom was threatening the interests of House Hlaalu. That's all I'm willing to share with you.

Ah yes, I've found some copies of the license. It looks like Zalan had hidden them, but now that Assemmus Todros is dead, I thought it was a good idea to return them. From what I've heard, the captain left once when the impoundment was lifted.

I told you to bring it up with Assemmus Todros. I have more important work to do than discussing the fate of a petty ship.

Yes, I recall Zalan was handling that case before he died. He had a lot of business with Assemmus Todros at the Council Manor during his last days, so perhaps he was involved in it?

Speak with Zalan. I have more important work to do than discussing the fate of a petty ship.

Okay. Let me know if you have anything more to discuss.

Okay, let me have a look... No, it doesn't match any of the copies I have here, and I don't think I've seen it before, either. I don't know, maybe Nelvana Salero handled this case? Or I guess she left it to her underling, Zalan -- that would be just like her. They both live in Zalan's manor further down the street.

I'm afraid I can't check its validity if you don't bring me a copy. I'm sure the captain still has one. Why don't you go and collect it from her?

A velk? Are you sure? In that case, it's the worst smuggling attempt I've seen here for years. We need to arrest the captain, I see no way around it. Except... then the velk would become our problem. If the Indoril find out... No, we can't take that risk. Better send the ship away with its cargo. A hefty fine it is, then. That should keep the captain from trying something like this again.

Why did you come here, then?

A velk? Are you sure? In that case, it's the worst smuggling attempt I've seen here for years. We need to arrest the captain, I see no way around it. Except... then the velk would become our problem. If the Indoril find out... No, we can't take that risk. Better send the ship away with its cargo. A hefty fine it is, then. That should keep the captain from trying something like this again. Was there anything else?

Okay, let me have a look... No, it doesn't match any of the copies I have here, and I don't think I've seen it before, either. I don't know, maybe Nelvana Salero handled this case? Or I guess she left it to her underling, Zalan -- that would be just like her. They both live in Zalan's manor further down the street.

I'm afraid I can't check its validity if you don't bring me a copy. I'm sure the captain still has one. Why don't you go and collect it from her?

I've taken note of the velk, but I don't know anything about the ship's license. Have you checked with Zalan?

I've already taken note of the velk. Was there something else you wanted to report?

I told you I don't know much about it. Have you checked with Zalan? Or do you have any other news?

Do you mean that ship down in the harbor? I'm afraid I don't know much about the case, I think it was due to license forgery or something. But it sounds like you have something else to report, am I right?

I told you I don't know much about it. Have you checked with Zalan?

Do you mean that ship down in the harbor? I'm afraid I don't know much about the case. What's this... you want me to check the validity of its license? Let me have a look... No, it doesn't match any of the copies I have here, and I don't think I've seen it before, either. I don't know, maybe Nelvana Salero handled this case? Or I guess she left it to her underling, Zalan -- that would be just like her. They both live in Zalan's manor further down the street.

Do you mean that ship down in the harbor? I'm afraid I don't know much about the case -- I think it was due to license forgery or something. If you bring me a copy of the ship's license, maybe I can help you.

Are you spying for that ship's crew? Manse has not done anything wrong -- that's all I'm telling you.

Yes, I believe that ship was part of Manse's business, but she recently died. She was collaborating a lot with Nelvana Salero and Zalan, so I'd check with them if you want to know more about it. You can find them at Zalan's manor further down the street.

I told you to check with Manse Horaren. If you don't have anything else to discuss, I suggest you leave. I'm quite busy, you know.

Oh, you want me to check the validity of her trade license? Hmm, yes I think I've seen this one, but I'm afraid I can't help you without a copy of our own -- and that I don't have. It's the nobles who decide on who should get a license, so I think you should speak with them. I'd start with Manse Horaren. You can find her in her manor next to the Andas Estate.

Of course I know about that ship. It was impounded due to suspected license forgery. Honestly I don't think I could help you, but if you bring me a copy of her license, I could at least check the validity of it.

Then stop wasting your time idling around here.

How did you learn about that? You haven't been sneaking around my ship, have you? That velk is going to yield me a good price in the West, so you'd better keep quiet about it. If you so much as utter a word of this to the city authorities, this will end in bloodshed, mark my words.

You've got the license, but don't use that as an excuse to report anything you found in the cargo, understood? You told me you're going to get me released, so now prove it.

You've got the license. Now prove to me that it wasn't a waste giving it to you. Any more questions?

You've got the license. Now prove to me that it wasn't a waste giving it to you.

Yes, that's how things are. Just don't dare reporting the velk to the city authorities! If you do, this will end in bloodshed, mark my words.

Yes, that's how things are. I'm beginning to lose patience!

I'm not sure I should trust you with this, but I guess you're my only hope. Just don't dare reporting the velk to the city authorities! If you do, this will end in bloodshed, mark my words.

Shh, don't talk about it. That's very much possible, but if the Hlaalu authorities already know about it, that's yet another reason to get away from here as soon as possible.

How did you learn about that? Have you been sneaking around my ship, or did the city authorities find out already? Either way, if that's the reason for the impoundment, we'd better get away from here sooner rather than later. That velk is going to yield me a good price in the West.

I'm not sure I should trust you with this, but I guess you're my only hope. Just remember to keep your mouth shut about anything you found in the ship's cargo, understood?

Sure, here you are. If you know anyone with power in this rotten city who has any decency, please show it to them. Not that I have too high expectations that it's going to lead anywhere, though.

Yes, this ship has been impounded by the damn Hlaalu authorities. I have a valid trade license, but they refuse to accept it.

That did not work out as I had hoped. I'd rather not talk about it.

Thanks again for resolving that matter. Every day I don't need to deal with that captain is a relief.

I won't discuss that until you've gotten rid of the rotten eggs.

I won't discuss that until you've gotten rid of the rotten eggs.

Well, this is yet another proof that you lack the subtlety that's needed to succeed within House Hlaalu. Go and tell Dreynos Helvi that I won't recommend you to him.

Well, you haven't performed that bad on all the jobs I've given you, so I'll give you another chance. If you find the missing items at the warehouse, I'll consider recommending you to Dreynos Helvi.

Well, when I come to think of it, my judgement on your previous jobs was a bit too harsh, so I've decided to write a recommendation letter for you after all. Bring it to Dreynos Helvi -- I'm sure he has some more business for you.

Well, it's unfortunate, but this does not change the fact that you're bad at handling business. Go and tell Dreynos Helvi that I won't recommend you to him.

Well, you haven't performed that bad on all the jobs I've given you, so I'll give you another chance. If you find the missing items at the warehouse, I'll consider recommending you to Dreynos Helvi.

Well, when I come to think of it, my judgement on your previous jobs was a bit too harsh, so I've decided to write a recommendation letter for you after all. Bring it to Dreynos Helvi -- I'm sure he has some more business for you.

I heard the captain was killed -- was that your doing? I knew she could get quite aggressive, but I had hoped for a more peaceful resolution. I am glad she's gone, though -- don't mistake me on that -- but I'm afraid I can't reward you for this.

I heard the captain was killed -- was that your doing? I knew she could get quite aggressive, but I had hoped for a more peaceful resolution. I am glad she's gone, though -- don't mistake me on that -- but I'm afraid I can't reward you for this. Now go to Dreynos Helvi if you want to do more business.

Anyway, should the need arise, this dagger might be helpful. I think you deserve it. I also think you should get a share of the fines we issued to the captain for the velk. Moreover, I've prepared this recommendation letter for you. Bring it to Dreynos Helvi -- I'm sure he'll be happy to do business with you now.

Anyway, should the need arise, this dagger might be helpful. I think you deserve it. As promised, I've also prepared this recommendation letter for you. Bring it to Dreynos Helvi -- I'm sure he'll be happy to do business with you now.

Anyway, should the need arise, this dagger might be helpful. I think you deserve it. I also think you should get a share of the fines we issued to the captain for the velk. Now let Dreynos Helvi know about your deeds, will you?

Anyway, should the need arise, this dagger might be helpful. I think you deserve it. Now let Dreynos Helvi know about your deeds, will you?

So the license was valid, but the Camonna Tong had persuaded the authorities into impounding the ship for their own shady schemes? I can't say I'm surprised. I think it's good you killed the one who ordered it, although I advise you to be careful around them in the future.

So the license was valid, but the Camonna Tong had persuaded the authorities into impounding the ship for their own shady schemes? I can't say I'm surprised. I think it's good you killed the one who ordered it, although I advise you to be careful around them in the future.

So this led into a quarrel with Assemmus Todros at the Council Manor? From what I've heard, he is a dangerous man with influential friends. I don't want to get involved in this, so you'd better settle your business with him before returning to me.

Oh no! Those were two of the most influential Hlaalu members within the city! If they had a part in the impoundment, I agree with you that this cannot be resolved easily. Unless you'd be able to get an audience with Tholer Andas of course, but I doubt he'd want to discuss this with you even if you would... No, I'd consider it a lost case, so I'm afraid I can't reward you for this.

Oh no! Those were two of the most influential Hlaalu members within the city! If they had a part in the impoundment, I agree with you that this can't be resolved easily. Unless you'd be able to get an audience with Tholer Andas of course, but I doubt he'd want to discuss this with you even if you would... No, I'd consider this a lost case, so I'm afraid I can't reward you for this. You should go to Dreynos Helvi instead if you want to do more business.

Oh dear! That's a sacred animal of the Indoril! If they find out about this, it could put us in real trouble. Naturally, the authorities need to be informed about this. Speak with Manse Horaren. She would know how to proceed. It wouldn't hurt to show her a copy of the license as well. She's usually at her manor at the upper end of town, close to Andas' estate.

Then get going. I'm counting on you.

Go tell Manse Horaren about the velk. And don't forget to bring the license.

Have you learnt anything?

Now, the captain hasn't taken this lightly, so she has made it a habit to come here and scold me once every couple of days. While you were away, she went one step further, though, and threatened to sue us to the Imperial authorities. If the Empire gets involved in this, it could mean big trouble, so this needs to be resolved as soon as possible. I think the best way to deal with this is to get to the bottom of that forged license.

This will be a more challenging job than what I've given you before, so listen carefully. A while ago, the Rivenwake, an East Empire Company vessel, anchored here in Bal Foyen. Its captain, Captain Borgga, wanted to trade in the city, but her trade license didn't match any of the copies I had at hand. The city authorities suspect she has forged her copy, and I've been instructed to impound the ship until she is proven innocent.

Not now.