Tharstan

"I came here to study the history of Solstheim, but it's the Skaal who intrigue me the most."

- Tharstan  is Nord historian who can be found in the Skaal Village studying the Skaal.

Lost Legacy
After rescuing Baldor Iron-Shaper, Tharstan will comment that he can use the Dragonborns services for a dangerous mission:

"I heard from Deor how you went in search of Baldor. That was very brave, and in fact, that's just the kind of courage i'm looking for."


 * Let me guess, you need me to do something dangerous: "Quite right! Quite right! This, however, is paying work. Allow me to explain."

I helped a man in need, that's all: "Modest as well as brave. Most admirable! I can see why the Skaal think highly of you. Yes I think you're just the adventurous sort I need. I have a job offer for you."

''As a scholar of history, I've always found Solstheim to be most intriguing. I've made many forays into the ancient ruins that cover the island. I've come to know those ruins so well, I could draw you a map from memory. That's why I noticed the new passage the moment I laid eyes on it."''

A new passage to what?: "An old tomb, I think. It must have been opened by an earthquake that accompanied one of the Red Mountain's erruptions.