Sir Cadwell is the oldest of the soul shriven, and is a cheerful and endearingly mad lost soul. In life, he was an insane Imperial from Chorrol, and Lyris Titanborn remarks that the reason he has remained functioning for so long is because he was already mad when he got to Coldharbour. It is said that he is not afraid of anyone, not even a Daedric Prince, and resides in Coldharbour. He died by decapitation.
Initially met in The Wailing Prison, he later appears in The Harborage, and later on in many locations around Coldharbour. He has a hovel setup in a Nordic ruin in the southern part of the zone.
Background[]
- "It's the same old pish-posh. Gallant knight, epic quests rescued maidens. I came to this land when my head was quite unceremoniously separated from my body. Bad luck that, but you make the best of things."
- ―Cadwell[src]
Cadwell was formerly known as Cadwell the Betrayer, a champion and knight of a time long past. He was known to help people but his motives weren't entirely altruistic.
Cadwell was friends with a Khajiit hero named Khunzar-ri, with whom he managed to stop the Dragons. This accomplishment was achieved by tricking Kaalgrontiid into placing a portion of his power in Plane of Jode. Blinded by his ambition, Kaalgrontiid ordered his brothers to do the same. Once the dragons were weakened, Cadwell and Khunzar-ri trapped them inside the Halls of Colossus.
Soon afterwards, Cadwell killed Khunzar-ri by stabbing him in the back, an act which earned him the nickname, "the Betrayer." Cadwell hoped to steal the power of the dragons within the Core and slaughtered his way through Shadow Dance Temple to reach it, but Anequina's adepts managed to stop him by cutting off his head and dismembering his body before he could achieve his goal.
Cadwell's body parts were buried in separate locations throughout Elsweyr, with his head being buried in a grave marked with his title. Cadwell lost all memory of his past self, becoming genuinely altruistic to the point of deeply hating his old self.[1]
Interactions[]
Soul Shriven in Coldharbour[]
After the gate to the Prophet is warded off, the Vestige and Lyris consult him in order to find a new route, with the latter stating that because he's the oldest of the Soul Shriven, he must know Coldharbour well. He tells them of an alternate path to the Prophet's cell—the Undercroft—which is accessed by following the river. After warning of traps and enemies, he also admits doubt to the plan's success, but wishes the party good luck anyway.
Castle of the Worm[]
When the Vestige and Lyris arrive at the Castle of the Worm to rescue Abnur Tharn, they ask the soul shriven in the nearby town how to get inside the castle undetected. The locals direct them to Cadwell, whom they rescue from Worm Cultists. Grateful for their assistance, Cadwell assists them in infiltrating the castle and again during their escape by opening a locked gate from the outside. The Vestige then has the choice between bringing Cadwell back to Tamriel or leaving him in Coldharbour.
The Weight of Three Crowns[]
Attend the summit and devise a plan to invade Coldharbour.
The Hollow City[]
Find a base from which to launch your assault on Molag Bal
The Army of Meridia[]
Upon arriving in Coldharbour with the Fighters and Mages Guild force, the Vestige is separated by Molag Bal's defenses, and lands alone to the south of the Hollow City, near Cadwell's hovel. The old knight directs them north to the city. Afterwards, he assists survivors from Tamriel in returning to the Hollow City by using portals to traverse to Coldharbour.
Breaking the Shackle[]
Once the Vestige rescues Vanus Galerion from the Black Forge, Cadwell helps defend Vanus from Daedra alongside the Vestige, Treva, and Svari while Vanus destroys the Great Shackle.
Crossing the Chasm[]
Cadwell directs the Vestige to destroy Molag Bal's reinforcement portals while the Tamrielic force of Mages and Fighters Guild members fight their way across the Chasm. He also fights Molag Grunda alongside the Vestige after they reached the gatehouse at the end of the Chasm.
The Final Assault[]
Once the Planar Vortex was reached, the Groundskeeper revealed herself to be Meridia. She guided the Vestige and their group, including Cadwell, as they destroyed Dark Anchors. Once the Light of Meridia's power was released at the focal point of the Vortex, Meridia transported the survivors back to the Hollow City before they were killed.
God of Schemes[]
After the Five Companions had performed the ritual to imbue the Vestige with the power of Akatosh, the surviving Companions were attacked by Daedra. Before they could be overwhelmed, Cadwell arrived and brought them through a portal to the Harborage. Once the Vestige had defeated Molag Bal and recovered their soul, Cadwell declared he was now pledged to serve Meridia. He told the Vestige how to use the Light of Meridia to journey to the lands of their enemy alliances should they be interested in exploring them.
Cadwell's Silver[]
Experience one of the other alliances.
Cadwell's Gold[]
Experience the final alliance.
A Rage of Dragons[]
The Battle for Riverhold[]
Two Queens[]
The Final Order[]
Cadwell the Betrayer[]
The Vestige, Khamira and Abnur Tharn make efforts to prevent the resurrection of the Betrayer at the hands of Zumog Phoom. When the resurrection succeeds, Cadwell disintegrates. The Vestige must track down the Betrayer and slay him, as well as ensure he cannot open the doorway to Plane of Jode.
Jode's Core[]
The Heir of Anequina[]
Quotes[]
- "Hello, what's this?" – When arriving in Coldharbour after The Weight of Three Crowns
- "One fine day in the middle of the night. Two dead kings got up to fight. Back to back they faced each other, drew their bows... and stabbed themselves."
- "I've had the oddest feeling we've discussed this before, or did I already mention that? No matter. I am sir Cadwell the Undaunted. Knight of the court of Coldharbour, Champion of Chivalry, Defender of the Defenceless, Sheppard to the Soul-Shriven."
- "Well, don't dally about here, you've got a princess to rescue. It was a princess, wasn't it?"
- "Ah, the good ol' library! Read many of the books here myself. I love the ones with all the pictures in them."
- "Where in blazes is everyone? This should be the right spot..."
- "Did you hear that, my trusty shovel? Dragons! And mysterious graves! It's just like old times!"
- "Don't worry on my account. Intrepid knights such as ourselves can't be rattled by a turbulent tummy. Or even by Dragons or visions, I dare say! Now, off you go! Abnur hates to be kept waiting. He's also not fond of being called Abnur, or so he says."
- "Have at thee, vile Shackle! We're going to give you a damned good thrashing!" – at The Great Shackle
- "There's a trick to getting into the gatehouse proper, but for the life of me I can't remember what it is. Not to worry, though. I'm sure it will come back to me." – during Crossing the Chasm, in the Gatehouse
- "Ah, of course! I remember now! There's a flywheel in each of the side antechambers. We need to start them spinning to open the main door." – In the Gatehouse
- "It's all coming back to me! There's a lever across the chamber. Just give it a good tug and that flywheel will be spinning in no time." – In the gatehouse
- "What an impressive door! Look at that craftsmanship. Remarkable! Grunda always had good taste, I have to say." – In the Gatehouse
- "See? I knew that would work! A word of advice. Guard your pluckables. Grunda enjoys plucking out eyes, spleens … anything pluckable, really." – Before entering Molag Grunda's room
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- "Well, that was disappointing. Hardly worked up a sweat!" – After killing Molag Grunda
- "One last quest, old chap! One last leap into the fire! Unless we survive, of course. But how likely is that?" – during The Final Assault, when on your way to the portal
- "Ah, another beautiful creature has fallen under Molag Bal's spell of evil! We must set her free!" – When approaching the Guardian of the Gate
- "Another victory! I'm going to run out of room on my scabbard! Where will I mark my kills?" – after destroying the portal during The Final Assault.
- "Don't toddle off just yet. Might I have a word?" – after speaking to your comrades after recovering your soul
- "You know, that Varen fellow was always a good chap, even if he did muck things up at the start. And he did put things right in the end, didn't he? He's still with you, you know. A part of you, really. And perhaps he can continue to serve the land and the people he gave his life to save, through you. That's all well and done, then. There's just one bit of business left." – After finishing God of Schemes, if Varen was sacrificed
- "Ah! There you are. When you have a moment, find me at the Harborage. I've got a question for you. Ugh. Tamriel. How do you stand it?" – At the start of Cadwell's Silver
Dialogue[]
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In Coldharbour:
"Hello, what's this? Out for a stroll, then? Lovely day for it."
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In Coldharbour:
"I say, jolly good timing. Lyris, enchanted, as always. And you―you're looking fit for someone so ... how can I put it? Deficient in the soul department?"
Inside the Castle Cistern: "You keep up nicely! I can't abide dawdlers."
"Onward! Ha ha!" When Cadwell is almost done: "One more after this one." After shutting of the steam: "There you are! Quick as you please. There's even time for tea."
While escaping the Tower Summit: "Hello again! Need a way out? I'll have that open in just a moment."
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"Survived then, have you? Jolly good, jolly good."
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Show: The Hollow City |
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"Welcome back to Coldharbour, old chum. Jolly good to see you! I was afraid you'd snuffed it."
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At the city gates:
"Well, this has my knickers in a twist! We have a perfectly fine army, but what good is it? Sitting around this side of the Chasm, twiddling its collective thumbs. It's rather embarrassing, if truth be told."
After breaking the focus stones: "Good show! The portal belongs to us now! Sir Darien and that lovely lizard have gone on ahead. I think he might be a bit intimidated by our prowess on the field of battle, and he's trying to compensate."
After closing the portals: "I think our friends have the Chasm well in hand. What say we pop in for a chat with Molag Grunda?"
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"Ah, there you are! The Groundskeeper said you had a pickup. I assume she was talking about this merry band? Good to see them alive and well. They are alive... right? Not that I mind the odd zombie. It's the smell I can't abide. Nasty, that."
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"Stand back, vile beast, lest I slay you in no uncertain terms! Oh, it's you. Taking a stroll, then? Enjoying the beautiful countryside?"
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At the base camp:
"About time you got over here, old chum. Exercise is all well and good, but if I keep this up much longer I'll be useless in the actual battle!"
In the Planar Vortex: "I always wanted to see a planar vortex up close and personal. Isn't that sky spectacular? Wait, what are we doing here again?"
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"take it you ran into Lady Meridia? Lovely woman. Charming. We get on famously! While you lot were having yourselves an epic row, I gave her a shout. Asked if she'd be willing to help us out if things went badly.
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At the start of the quest:
"Well! Isn't this delightful! World saved, heroes gone their separate ways, and this knight has a new mistress to serve. Bravo! Couldn't be happier! Smashing! Truly!"
After finishing the questline of the alliance you were sent to: "You've done it again, haven't you? You're a hero, twice over! Brilliant!"
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At the start of the quest:
"Well done! Well done, indeed!"
After finishing the third questline: "Dear me! Thrice the champion, is it? Bravo!"
After finishing the quest: "That's it, then? Seen the world thrice over and none the worse for it, eh? You should be ready for anything—and believe you me, the Daedric Princes never rest. They're always mucking about with something or other!" |
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At the old gravesite:
"Ah, hello there! Good to see you again, old chum! Have you come to pay your respects, too? It was the strangest thing. I dreamed I was looking at this very gravestone. So here I came and there it is, all solid and everything!"
After reading the gravestone:
In Riverhold: "Ah, there you are! Spare a moment for a chit-chat, hmm?"
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Conversations[]
Vanus Galerion: "I did it. The Great Shackle has been shattered! The threat of the Planemeld is no more!" Cadwell: "Jolly good! And, as soon as you deal with the planar vortex, everything will be as right as rain!" Vanus Galerion: "What? Explain yourself, man! What planar vortex?" Cadwell: "The Shackle formed a planar vortex. Kind of like an Oblivion straw that will suck Nirn right through and into Coldharbour. Quite amazing how I knew that!" Vanus Galerion: "Enough! We can discuss this back in the Hollow City. I'll open a portal before this entire place collapses on top of us!"
Laloriaran Dynar: "Attention, please! I have called you all here because the moment of destiny fast approaches. The Great Shackle has been destroyed, but not before a planar vortex was established. We must destroy this vortex before it sucks the very essences of Nirn into Coldharbour. The Fighters Guild shall deal with the Chasm's defenders, but blades have little power against magic." Vanus Galerion: "And that's where my mages come in. My scouts report that some kind of magical fixtures block access to the path across the Chasm. Mages there already work on a way to overcome these fixtures, and we are prepared to lend our strength when the main forces arrive." Sergeant Kamu: "A sound plan. Plays to our unique strengths. But this one wonders, what if the mages can't overcome Molag Bal's magic?" Vanus Galerion: "What a ridiculous question! Of course my mages can overcome this magic!" Cadwell: "Ah, magic! The solution to all life's problems. I love magic! It's so... magical." Laloriaran Dynar: "I have absolute confidence in Vanus and his mages." Gabrielle Benele: "Thank you, your lordship. But to be honest with you, I'm not feeling as confident as Vanus about this." Laloriaran Dynar: "We shall fight with all our strength. There is no other option. Lives will be lost, but hopefully a world will be saved. Know that the Chasm is only the first stage of this battle. The planar vortex abides within the very heart of Molag Bal's lair." Darien Gautier: "Oh, this just gets better and better!" Gabrielle Benele: "Darien! Mind your tongue!" Laloriaran Dynar: "Darien only seeks to lighten a tense situation. Still, we have to try. To do nothing is to doom Tamriel to certain destruction." Darien Gautier: "Well, when you put it that way, there are a lot of lovely ladies that need to be saved..." Vanus Galerion "Yes, well, be that as it may, we launch our assault on the Chasm immediately. The King needs to talk to the champion and I must discuss some final details with the mages. The rest of you have your own preparations to see to, I'm sure."
Cadwell: "I knew I'd find them here! Interesting. I've never been to this area before but it's … breathtaking!" Vanus Galerion: "Cadwell, your mastery of portals does you proud."
If Varen Aquilarios was sacrificed:
Lyris Titanborn: "What... what happened? How did we get here? I remember being overwhelmed, but then..." Cadwell: "Right. Sorry about that. I called in a bit of help to pull you out of there. I do hope I didn't overstep my bounds." Sai Sahan: "Snow Lily, I..." Lyris Titanborn: "I know, Sai. It's over. It's all over." Cadwell: "Well then! Happy endings all around! Smashing! Who's got the brandy?" Sai Sahan: "Wait, where is Tharn? Did he survive?" Cadwell: "He vanished. Ran off, I think. And he took the amulet you chaps found, with him."
If Lyris Titanborn was sacrificed:
Sai Sahan: "How have we returned? The last thing I remember was being overwhelmed!" Cadwell: "Right. Sorry about that. I called in a bit of help to pull you out of there. I do hope I didn't overstep my bounds." Varen Aquilarios: "He is gone! Molag Bal no longer touches my mind! I am finally free of him!" Sai Sahan: "My Lord Varen, are you injured?" Varen Aquilarios: "I'm fine, Sai. But where is Tharn? I do not hear his steps nor his breath." Cadwell: "He vanished. Ran off, I think. And he took the amulet you chaps found, with him." Sai Sahan: "I cannot believe Snow Lily is gone. Why did she do it, My Lord?" Cadwell: "Here now, my good man! Lyris Titanborn is a good hero! She gave her life for a noble cause!" Varen Aquilarios: "Sir Cadwell is right, Sai. We will all mourn her, but it was her choice. her sacrifice to make."
If Sai Sahan was sacrificed:
Varen Aquilarios: "The scents of the Harborage fill the air. But what happened? How did we return? Lyris? Lyris, are you there?" Cadwell: "Not to worry, not to worry! Lyris is fit as a fiddle, and you all seem quite intact, as well." Lyris Titanborn: "I'm here, sire. But where's Tharn?" Cadwell: "He vanished. Ran off, I think. And he took the amulet you chaps found, with him." Lyris Titanborn: "That bastard! Sai died for that Amulet!" Cadwell: "The Amulet's power is expended for generations to come. It will be of no use to him, now." Varen Aquilarios: "Things feel different. Molag Bal's hold on my mind has been lifted. I am finally free of him!"
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- He is voiced by John Cleese, best known for his roles in "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and the three films.
- He is originally from the Cyrodilic town of Chorrol.
- He has written the books Cadwell's Personal Anthem, Famous Coldharbourites, Part 14, part 21, part 37, and Cadwell's Journal: Deep Thoughts, Part 412.
- Even if the Vestige chooses to take Cadwell to Tamriel, he can still be found both in either Harborage or Coldharbour, participating in all latter quests in those locations as if he had never left Molag Bal's plane.
- He has a companion Bantam Guar named Honor, who he refers to as "his noble steed."
- Cadwell bears strong resemblance to the iconic Don Quixote de La Mancha, written by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605 and 1615, and considered to be the greatest character of Spanish literature.
- Much like Quixote, Cadwell is an idealistic and humorous middle-aged man, who dreams of knighthood and adventures, courageous in his own madness, usually portraying the role of the fool who actually leads to interesting plots.
- The design of Cadwell's moustache and beard resembles the usual portrayal of Don Quixote, as the pot he uses as helmet is in a similar position of the Spanish hero.
- Before the launch Cadwell was initially planned to be an imp-like being, but it was changed to better fit the story.[2]
Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ Dialogue with Cadwell in The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr
- ↑ Welcome to the Elsweyr & Update 22 AUA – The Elder Scrolls Online Rubreddit