Before you leave, you must kill me. This life, or unlife, however you call it -- I tire of it, yet cannot end it myself. Instinct will soon take over your trickery, and again... No! No more of this endless starving. Hurry now. You will kill me. If you don't, you will die at my hand.

You said you had questions, %PCRace. Are you trying to make a fool of yourself?

I've once more answered your questions, %PCRace. Now do me this favor and end my torment.

I've answered your questions, %PCRace. This would not have been the case had you not affected my mind with magic, but I will not hold it against you. No, I would rather ask of you a favor.

Don't be ridiculous. Would you have found several of us starving here if that were the case?

Is that something you wish to find out?

Would you have found several starving vampires here if that were the case?

Vampirism is first caught in the same way as a common disease, and can also be inflicted by magic. Although few would purposely convert their prey, let alone admit to doing it, it can be transmitted when one feeds without killing. However, cattle kept by the clans have their blood so mingled that, for all it's worth to the wretches, they become immune.

You may have heard some say the Whet-Fang are content to continuously feed on hypnotized prey, and less aggressive than our clans. The fact that abominations like you exist at all is proof enough that these rumors are unfounded.

You may have heard some say the Whet-Fang are content to continuously feed on hypnotized prey, and less aggressive than our clans; Argonians turned in Morrowind -- for there are such abominations -- are even worse savages than you are, and show no signs of such meekness.

From what I have heard, the Whet-Fang would be content to continuously feed on hypnotized prey, and less aggressive than our clans; Argonians turned in Morrowind -- for there are such abominations -- are every bit the savages you would expect, and show no signs of such meekness.

Tales of our homeland tell of the Volkihar beasts that live under the ice. I used to mock these myths. Then... at first, I believed I would turn into one. That was before the Sun went up, and started burning my skin. In case you made the same mistake... now you know better.

Tales of my homeland tell of the Volkihar beasts that live under the ice. I used to mock these myths. Then... at first, I believed I would turn into one. That was before the Sun went up, and started burning my skin.

The Volkihar of Nord myths are... nothing like us.

They are more secretive than even the Berne. They might be related, but not much is known about them.

While other forms are usually found on the Mainland, I was infected by a disease from Vvardenfell, as are all the Berne.

I have not heard of them, though I expect common folk would easily attribute the name to any number of other ravenous creatures.

Inexplicably. You saw them around here. They were cast away as well, so that I'd have to keep tolerating their presence.

I fail to see why you would need to know that.

You must have noticed that those in the clan pretend to be glad of their condition. It is a testament to their hyporcrisy that, for all their scorn of the living, they take refuge in pride as exiles commonly do. Let us just say my views weren't popular.

Vampires in a clan pretend to take delight in their condition. It is a testament to their hypocrisy that, for all their scorn of the living, they take refuge in pride as exiles commonly do. Let us just say my views weren't popular.

My views on our condition were one slight too many.

We will not speak of this.

More than three centuries, at the very least. You too will stop keeping track of time, if you survive and persist on this path.

More than three centuries, at the very least. Long enough to have stopped keeping track of time.

Why do you bother asking? That amount of time your mind could not conceive.

A vampire of the Berne fed on me, and I was left for dead. Perhaps not so mistakenly.

That does not concern you.

Of course... By staying out of it.

As if you never craved for blood, %PCRace! We hunger always, as you should already have discovered. Starvation will make a vampire more desperate and daring, even mindless -- not stronger. Besides the thirst, our wounds cannot mend without drinking fresh blood.

We hunger always. Starvation will make a vampire more desperate and daring, even mindless -- not stronger. Besides the thirst, our wounds cannot mend without drinking fresh blood.

Why would we have anything to do with Oblivion? Thirst and hunger do addle our minds, but we would feast on cultists before even thinking of joining them. Daedra aren't prey, so they are of no interest to us either.

Do YOU feel alive? I care little how they classify those affected by the disease. I know I have died.

Do I look alive to you, %PCRace? I care little how you classify those affected by the disease. I know I have died.

The frailty to rare metals is part of our curse. They hurt our blood, as do fire and sunlight. I would say you can count yourself lucky if you still haven't experienced it, but believe me, that won't last.

The frailty to rare metals is part of our curse. They hurt our blood, as do fire and sunlight.

Of all people, you would call this strength? You are truly a fool. The frailty to rare metals is part of our curse. They hurt our blood, as do fire and sunlight.

You would call this strength! The frailty to rare metals is part of our curse. They hurt our blood, as do fire and sunlight.

Not content to be cursed, we are now outcasts as well. As you may have sensed, we were once of the Berne. We have the same furtive features and underhanded inclinations, though we are no longer welcome among your clan.

Not content to be cursed, we are now outcasts as well. We were once of the Berne clan, and as such we retain the more furtive features and underhanded inclinations of the Berne, though we are no longer welcome among them.

Enough! I've answered your questions, %PCRace, though I wouldn't have had you not affected my mind with magic. That I will not hold against you. No, I would rather ask of you a favor.

Enough! I tire of your questions.

I've already answered all your questions. Now kill me or be gone.

I've already answered your questions. What more do you want?

Enough already!

If it is a cure to the sickness you seek, do not bother. I know of no such thing... A study for a Guild, you say? You think you can fit in with these mortals! Your mistake. Go on, then, and ask your questions and let us be done.

If it is power you seek, you should look elsewhere. There is nothing formidable about the curse bestowed upon us... A study, you say? Your curiosity is misplaced, but fine. Ask your questions and let us be done.

You assume that sharing the curse is grounds enough for me to discuss about our plight. In this you are wrong.

Why would I discuss this with you, %PCRace?

I have nothing to say to you.

You have what you came for. Leave while you have the chance. Unless... you would, perhaps, care to stay for dinner?

Do you fancy yourself a vampire already, suckling? You will want to speak with our "glorious" elder, Natasia.

You will want to speak with our "glorious" elder, Natasia. I would rather have eaten you myself...

What's the matter? Can you not think for yourself, yearling?

Of all, we Aundae value knowledge the most. You will learn nothing from me.

You presume too much, Fresh Blood. Do not waste my time.

You are a fool if you expect the Berne to reveal their secrets.

Only the weak would seek instruction on their own nature. Live and learn, New Blood.

That is not for you to know, weakling.

We may be alike, but that does not make us allies. Forget it.

No. We have nothing in common, Fresh Blood.

You are prey. That is all you need to know.

Let us leave it at that for now. Future projects will certainly benefit greatly from this initial study.

I did manage to create an improved enchanted amulet, though you'll have to make amends before we can really speak about this.

Yes, I managed to create an improved enchanted amulet.

To say you handled the task poorly would be an understatement.

Have patience, %PCName. I'm not yet done with my experiment.

That can wait, %PCName. You should take care of your disease at once.

These answers aren't exactly what I expected, but they are nonetheless interesting. I might find a use for them in improving a certain enchantment. As for you, I believe you will be more interested in this trinket, which will help compensate for your... above-average flammability. Not that you'd need it for your Guild duties. Hopefully.

These answers... aren't exactly what I expected, but they give me an idea. Come back in a few days' time, %PCName. I have an experiment to conduct, and I think I'll have something for you then. You're free to carry out other duties in the meantime.

These answers aren't exactly what I expected, but they are nonetheless interesting. A vampire's imperviousness is in essence still a curse, is it not? I might find a use for that in improving a certain enchantment. As for you, I believe you will be more interested in this trinket, which will help compensate for your... above-average flammability. Not that you'd need it for your Guild duties. Hopefully.

These answers... aren't exactly what I expected, but they give me an idea. A vampire's imperviousness is in essence still a curse, is it not? Come back in a few days' time, %PCName. I have an experiment to conduct, and I think I'll have something for you then. You're free to carry out other duties in the meantime.

Let me get this straight, %PCRank -- not only did you not obtain the answers, but you also thought it necessary to destroy the vampire you were supposed to talk to? We have nothing more to discuss. Leave me!

A shame you had to destroy them. I understand they aren't the most peaceful creatures, but you should have done as you were instructed and escaped. This information could prove crucial to our understanding vampirism, and there could have been more to learn from them. Still, this is a first step when it comes to knowledge of the Morrowind species. And on a more practical note...

Well done. This information will prove crucial to our understanding vampirism, to be sure. And there is more to learn still, even though your performance in diplomacy did nothing to help gain their trust. This is but a first step when it comes to knowledge of the Morrowind species. On a more practical note...

Well done! This information will prove crucial to our understanding vampirism, and there will be more to learn still. This is but a first step when it comes to knowledge of the Morrowind species. On a more practical note...

A shame you had to destroy them. I understand they aren't the most peaceful creatures, but you should have done as you were instructed and escaped. This information could prove crucial to our understanding vampirism, and there are other details I would've liked to learn, but there is nothing we can do about that now, is there? Still, this is a step in the right direction when it comes to knowledge of the Morrowind species. And on a more practical note...

Well done. This information will prove crucial to our understanding vampirism, to be sure. However, there are other details I would've liked to learn. I suppose we could try calling upon them again regarding those, although your performance in diplomacy did nothing to help gain their trust. At any rate, this is a step in the right direction when it comes to knowledge of the Morrowind species. On a more practical note...

Well done. This information will prove crucial to our understanding vampirism, to be sure. There are other details I would've liked to learn, though I suppose we could call upon them again regarding those if need be. At any rate, this is a step in the right direction when it comes to knowledge of the Morrowind species. On a more practical note...

Come back with the vampires' answers to these questions -- and make sure they survive the questioning. This could be the beginning of some interesting research.

Not to mention that you seem to be a... very peculiar vampire, with far more than the curse of Molag Bal shadowing your path. A more ordinary specimen is needed for this study. So, no. No, that wouldn't do at all.

Not to mention that you might never make it, as the life of a vampire in the towns of the Indoril is a dangerous one, to say the least... No. No, that wouldn't do at all.

Not to offend, but a freshly turned fledgling as you are could not possibly serve as a reliable subject -- the fundamental process wherein a vampire doesn't age has yet to truly affect you. I'll have you remember that we Dunmer DO age, and I had a notion to conduct this study during my own lifetime. And while the idea of a long-term experiment is appealing, you won't be ready for years.

Fascinating story. Forgive my earlier skepticism, %PCName... and how fortunate -- this makes you an all the more suitable candidate to... interact... with these creatures!

I'm sure you've led a very interesting life, %PCName, and you must tell me all about it someday -- but I simply do not have time for these jests now.

You need to stop taking me for a fool, %PCRank. I might start to believe I was wrong in entrusting this matter to you.

The vampires are believed to have settled in Mugan Crypt. Go see Francine before you leave -- she has a scroll prepared for you. You should also have aRecall spell ready in case their cooperativeness wanes. And remember that you are under no circumstances to kill them. Think of the possibilities for further study if you succeed!

The vampires are believed to have settled in Mugan Crypt. Go see Francine before you leave -- she'll have supplies for you. You should also have a Recall spell ready in case their cooperativeness wanes. And remember that you are under no circumstances to kill them. Think of the possibilities for further study if you succeed!

One can't usually expect to get something out of a vampire unless they're compelled. Given your congeniality, they might be better disposed to open up to you, although -- and you probably know this better than me -- that doesn't mean they won't be hostile. I trust you are able to cast such spells as to calm or charm them. Here, I've written down the questions you must ask.

You shouldn't expect to get something out of a vampire unless they're compelled. I trust you are able to cast such spells as to calm or charm them. Here, I've written down the questions you must ask.

Here, I've written down the questions you must ask. The vampires have settled in Mugan Crypt. Before you leave, go see Francine. She'll have supplies for you. You shouldn't expect to get something out of a vampire unless they're compelled, so I trust you are able to cast such magic as to calm or charm them. You should also have a recall spell ready in case their cooperativeness wanes. Remember that you are under no circumstances to kill them. Think of the possibilities for further study if you succeed!