Inska

 

Inska

Welcome to Ylldraheim, Stranded.
My name’s Inska. I’m the guard around here. You obey the law, we get along. You don’t, and I take your head.

Stranded?
Aye, that’s what we call the fresh meat around here. Pretty much everyone here was stranded at one point or another.
But you earn you way, plant your roots, and become part of the clan.
If you don’t, you die, simple as that.

Anywhere I shouldn’t go?
Don’t venture too far south. Once you reach the Dead River, you’d do well to turn around. Foul beasts and spirits roam the woods on the other side.

The Dead River?
Some call it the divide. It’s a crack in the ground where the river used to flow.
Over the years it’s mostly filled in, but you can still see the line.
Legend has it the when the water dried up, it formed the fog that hovers over the hills.
If the monsters weren’t bad enough, the fog is so thick you can barely breathe. Best you stay away.

Is it true I can’t leave?
If you’re fresh meat, yes. Anyone who wants to leave needs a token for the ferryman.
And only those who’ve performed a heroic deed can earn one.
It’s a rule set down by Saint Ylldra when she founded the village. And her wisdom guides us to this day.

Where should I go first?
Every newcomer must first speak with the Elder. You’ll find her at the house at the west end of the village, near the base of the mountain.

What can you tell me about a man named Nifram?
I don’t know the names of the Stranded, and I don’t want to. Probably some milk-drinker who didn’t last the night.

How long have you lived on this island?
All my life. My father was a guardsman, and his father before him. It’s in the blood.

What can you tell me about the shrine?
Ah, you speak of Saint Ylldra. Long ago, she gave her life to save this village.
One day I hope I have the chance to repay that debt with my own life.

What can you tell me about this sword?
That looks suspiciously like Sorrow’s Bane. But that would mean you robbed the grave of my ancestor.
And I don’t think you’d be so foolish as to admit such a thing to me.

As it turns out, I am that foolish.
Well, at least you’re honest. Listen to that feeling and put the sword back where it belongs.
Anyways, I realize that you’re new here, and our customs are foreign.
Here. This book might help you get a little culture.

I found this sword on the ground.
That’s a lie. I may have been born at night, but not last night.
It’s a replica, isn’t it. I’d bet a thousand septims Neimos sold it to you.
Well, it’s not your fault you’re a pawn in his schemes. And since you’re new, I’m going to cut you some slack.
Here. Read this. If you’re going to carry that sword around, at least learn a bit of its history.

I bought the sword at the smith.

 

Don’t worry about where I got it.
I’m pretty sure I know exactly where you got it. And where it comes from.

 

Hellos

I don’t trust Neimos. His backstory doesn’t track. And his goods are highly suspicious.

They say Captain Venrik stays in his room all day. Well, it’s not against the law to be strange.

Ylldi’s more trouble than she’s worth. That woman is a bloody hyena, best to leave her in the wild.

I heard you’ve got a home now. That’s a good step. Another year or two here and you might earn your place.

There’s been talk about you crossing the divide. Well, you can do whatever you like out there, but here, you obey the law.

It’s good to be back. I better not find out you committed any crimes while I was gone.

The tomb to the south belonged to my ancestor. They say she served Ylldra herself, but only after challenging her to a duel.

What is it, Stranded?
If you need wares, try the market stalls. Or better yet, pick up a hammer and make it yourself.

 

 

Stay out of the trouble.
By the elders’ wisdom.

misc quest 3

Neimos wanted me to bring him this note.
Is that so. You did well to come to me first.
Hm, according to this, there’s a “usual spot” where he gets his contraband from. I’ll need to follow him next time he leaves the village.
Here. You’ll need to deliver the note as promised. I don’t want him to suspect anything is amiss.
But I’ve tossed in a reward for your trouble.

 

 

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I’ve got my eye on you, Neimos. I know you’re up to something.

If that’s what you need to tell yourself to stop your aching heart.

What? What are you saying?

Oh, we both know the real reason you come to my shop. And it’s not to look at my wares.

Ugh. You’re disgusting.

You can only lie to yourself for so long.

 

Scene 
Inska, you need to pay more attention to threats outside of town.
There’s more to being a guard than catching petty thieves.
You do your job, Brenlen. Don’t tell me how to do mine.

 

Scene
How’s guard duty treating you, my friend?
Same as always. Incredibly tedious and an unimpeachable honor.
Well, Mojari thinks you need to relax more. Sit down, have a drink. You will catch more criminals if you are rested.
That’s where you’re wrong, furball. Unlike your fish, my quarry doesn’t tug at my pants sleeve. I have to stay alert.

Crime

Stop right there, criminal scum!
You’ve committed crimes against Ylldraheim and its people. Pay the fine with gold or your life, your choice.

Take me to jail.
I guess you’re smarter than you look.

You caught me. I’ll pay off my bounty. (<CrimeGold> gold)
Fine. I’ll test your mettle another day.

I’m not paying a septim.
Then pay with your blood!