What do you mean you don’t know where she is? She said she was going to help me fish!

 

Not unless the histcarp grew legs and headed south. She had a sword on her hip, plain as day.

 

Damn that girl! She’s going to get herself killed!

 

Well she couldn’t have gone far. We’re on an island, after all.

 

As I keep reminding her. In any case, I shouldn’t be talking about it here.

Because on this island, we don’t pass on our troubles to others. At some point, she’s going to have to learn the same.

 

Where do you think she went off too?

 

(sigh) Only an oracle would know. Which is why I spoke to the Elder. Hopefully she can send someone to find her.

 

Mojari

Don’t mind Brenlen. That ward of his is tougher than he thinks. She’ll be fine.

 

Are you a fisherman?
Ha, was it the shack that tipped you off, or the smell? It really sticks to your fur.

Why live in a shack?
Why live in a house? You can’t see the ocean, can’t smell it. Not to mention you can’t see the view.
Sure, it gets a little cold out, and the bugs can be a problem.
But nothing a little ale and some fish oil can’t cure.

What is there to do around town here?
Besides, eat, fish, and drink? If there’s anything else to life, Khajiit doesn’t care.

Do you know a man named Nifram?
Hm, if he’s a new blood like you, you might want to ask the Elder.
Now, this one has heard rumors of Stranded living on the other side of the divide, but this cannot be true.
Why would anyone want to live so far from the coast? That’s where all the fish are!

The boatman mentioned something about being unable to leave.
Not unless you have a token. Some try to earn it, but it’s like swimming upstream.
Mojari thinks its best to just lie back and let the water guide you.

 

What can you tell me about the shrine?
Mojari prayed to it but it didn’t seem to help him fish.
Then he tried putting a coin in the well near the market, and the fish wouldn’t stop biting!
So Mojari prays to the well god now.

 

Tell me about yourself.
They call Mojari the Fishbane, on account of the five foot slaughterfish mounted on his front door.
It is very impressive, if Khajiit is being honest.

It’s very impressive. You should be proud.
Many thanks. One of these days, Mojari will sit you down and tell you the tale of how he caught the beast.
It’s quite the story, he will tell you that much.

I haven’t seen it yet.
Really? You should! Mojari’s place is right outside the docks, you can’t miss it!
Well, you can’t miss it twice, anyway!

 

It looks a bit unnatural.
Nonsense, friend! That is just what happens when a fish gets too big for its scales.
Here, take this scale as proof. I accidentally chipped it off when mounting the beast.
And also, you dropped this gold. How clumsy of you!
(the above is a bribe, he’s not entirely truthful about the fish’s origins)

I’ve never seen one that big.
Never has Mojari either. He didn’t even know the ocean made them that big!
It makes him wonder what in the Divines they’ve been feeding it.

For a lowly fisherman, sure. It’s very impressive.
Well, it’s no dragon, but at the time it sure felt like one was tugging on Mojari’s hook!
But if there are bigger fish out there, that’s just more motivation for Khajiit to go out there and catch them!

I’ve killed more impressive things in my sleep.
Well, it’s not a contest, but Mojari is happy for you. He will like to someday hear this story of the very impressive thing you killed.
Maybe we’ll have a drink sometime and swap tales of our catches.

It’s all right, as slaughterfish go.
(repeat)

 

Hellos
Mojari saw a big catch in his dreams last night. That’s a good omen.

 

This one is not a fan of vegetables. He thinks Akshei should trade his shovel for a fishing pole and help Mojari catch more salmon.

 

Mojari has never seen a ferry token. He does not want one anyway.

 

At the inn, there is a famous Captain. But he never leaves his room. It must smell like a three week old fish inside.

 

Have you seen the slaughterfish above Mojari’s door? Wrestling with that thing was the fight of his life.

 

This one has heard stories of crazy men living in the mountains to the west. But is it really living if there is no fish?

 

The alchemist has a pet skeever. Mojari is thankful he is not the only furry one in the village.

 

Mojari has learned we our neighbors! This one is happy you have made a home here.

 

Scene with Shurzub

 

Shurzub, have you seen the slaughterfish mounted above Mojari’s door?
I bet in all your voyages, you’ve never seen one that big.

 

That’s a fish? Out in the ocean, we call that thing bait.

 

Scene with Olfar

By the way, Mojari measured the slaughterfish he caught. You won’t believe this, but it’s over five feet long!

 

So you say.

 

Hm, Mojari senses doubt in his blacksmith friend. Why is this?

 

Well, it’s just last week you said it was four feet. Next week it’ll be seven. By year’s end, it might be seven hundred.

 

Maybe. It’s a very big fish!

 

Scene with Dastri (child)

Uncle Fishbane! Can you tell me the story about how you caught the slaughterfish?

 

Of course, little child! Do you have an hour or two to spare? It’s a long tale, full of harrowing ups and downs!

 

An hour? Hm, maybe I should check with grandda first.

 

Scene with Inska

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.

 

Scene with Akshei

How are things on the farm, Akshei?

 

The rot took another tree.

 

Oh no, this is very distressing! Do you think it will spread to the fish?

 

Doesn’t take animals. Only plants.

 

Ah, in that case, Mojari does not think it’s a big deal.

 

Scene with Ylldi

By the way, do you have any plans for tomorrow? Will you be helping Mojari catch fish?

 

Sorry cat, we’ve got our own business to tend to. Do you want to help us?

 

Will you be catching fish?

 

Not exactly.

 

Playing cards?

 

No to that also.

 

Then Mojari will decline.

 

Scene with Lycan

Ah, it’s you! And you’ve brought a guest! Lycan, was it not?

 

Sorry, have we met?

 

Yes, we have. You are Ylldi’s friend, if this one recalls correctly. The one she bosses around.

 

Yeah, that would be me.

 

Scene with Neimos

 

Hey cat, is it true that your people are excellent pickpockets?

 

Very much so. Except the only pocket this one picks is the ocean’s.

 

Well, if you find any coin purses in there, let me know.

 

commentary on ghosts

Mojari has lost his fishing friend! This is very bad news. The Elder says it is temporary, but part of Khajiit wonders if it is already too late.

 

If Brenlen revived

 

Mojari is thankful the village has returned. He wanted to throw a party, but Brenlen just wants to work.

 

Mojari is pleased his friend is back safe. Who else but Brenlen can see this one’s fish, and know the work it took to reel it in.

 

if Brenlen dead

 

Mojari is ready to leave Ylldraheim. He will catch new fish in new places, and the spirit of Brenlen will be with him.

 

Generic Hellos

Farewell.
Safe travels.
May the fish bite your every hook.
All right then.
Uh-huh.

How is the day treating you?
Yes?
What is it?
How can Khajiit assist?
The weather’s good for fishing.