Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-16047389-20140624184300/@comment-16047389-20140701221431

The Fortesias have always had a darker reputation. From their supposed decendance from the Tharns, to their connections with the Dark Brotherhood. But the idea that they're invovled in dark rituals and Daedric magic just seems so unreal. They've never been known to practice any forms of magic, and hold a deep resentment for Mer in general. You mention this to Vallina, and ask if she has any idea why the Fortesias would have such a tome.

"I'm not entirely sure it belongs to them." Vallina responds. "Or that if it is theirs, they may not even be aware of what it really is. As you said, the Fortesias are not known for having magical aptitude. They may have simply purchased the tome out of some sense of ego, or to make themselves seem more intimidating."

Such behaviour is certainly not unusual of the Fortesia family.

"The only ones who would even be able to use such a tome," continues Vallina, "would be a rather powerful mage who delved in the darker arts. The Fortesias are many things, but I just don't see them meeting that description."

Could the Fortesias be innocent? Well, "innocent" is a strong word. But it's true, they certainly don't seem to have the qualities one would normally have to be worshippers of the dark arts.

And with that, Vallina returns to her food. She must have a lot on her mind at the moment. Besides, it would be rude to converse with your other dining partner.

A) Ask Attrebus about his stance on Daedric artifacts. True, the Empire has been strict on such things for centuries now. But Attrebus seems particularly so.

B) Ask about Attrebus' relation with the Fortesias. Members of the Elder Council don't usually come to their dinner parties, do they?

C) Ask about Attrebus' relation with Vallina. He seems particularly familiar with her. Is there some history behind them they're not telling?