Countess Eselde Tamrith is one of the three nobles fighting for control of the kingdom of Rivenspire.
Interactions[]
Shornhelm Divided[]
The Blood-Splattered Shield[]
The Liberation of Northpoint[]
The Lightless Remnant[]
The Crown of Shornhelm[]
Dialogue[]
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"I returned to Shornhelm after my father's death to find a city divided and our land in peril. Baron Dorell means well, but he'd rather rush forward than take a moment to examine the path ahead. But what brings you to Rivenspire, friend?"
After speaking to the Baron about the hostages: "The Fevered Mews ... I haven't thought about that place since I was a child."
After finishing the quest: "Baron Dorell can be so reckless. I fear that his approach will lead Rivenspire down a dangerous path. Of course, his style of leadership hardly matters if we can't put a stop to Baron Montclair." |
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"We didn't even have a moment's warning. By Arkay, the vampires. They struck so fast."
After finding Captain Janeve: "Janeve ... my sister .... Reezal-Jul afflicted her with his blood-curse. She's becoming a ... a vampire. Vampires are evil. Totally, utterly evil. But by Arkay, this is my sister!"
After choosing to save Janeve: "Pray that your decision to save my ... sister ... wasn't a mistake. I shall look to Arkay for tolerance, but I'm not sure I'll ever accept this vampire is really Janeve."
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"May the Light bathe and bless these people. May it guide their way and grant peace to those they have lost."
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"Letting a noble woman wander alone through a city full of vampires and bloodfiends. What was Skordo thinking?"
"Gather the others and let's meet at the manor. We have plans to make and I fear our time grows short, the Light preserve us." At the safe house: "Darien can't talk right now. I gave him something to relieve his pain. And to quiet him for a little while. The man does love the sound of his own voice."
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"I pray to the Light that we have the will and the strength to end the threat of Baron Montclair."
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"Do you believe that man? And to think, I thought him to be dashing and heroic! But enough of such matters. You aren't here to discuss my personal life. Tell me, what news from Count Ravenwatch? Are we ready to march against Montclair?"
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"It's a miracle that we survived and triumphed over Montclair. Thanks, in no small part, to my steady leadership. May Arkay grant the High King the wisdom to see that I am the best choice to lead Rivenspire."
After being crowned queen: "Thank you for your faith in me. I will do all that I can to prove I deserve this honor. And you. You will always be welcome in Shornhelm." |
Conversations[]
- Shornhelm Divided
Troop Movement:
Baron Alard Dorell: "You sent the Guard west? To chase a rumor? We need those troops to protect Shornhelm!" Countess Eselde Tamrith: "Only some of them, Baron. My father would have done the same. Captain Janeve will discover the truth and report back." Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "Countess, Baron, please. We must remain focused. As long as Montclair controls the upper city, the whole region remains at risk." Baron Alard Dorell: "How can we trust you, Count Ravenwatch? Your friendship with Montclair is well known. What did you offer those captains to betray us?" Countess Eselde Tamrith: "I care for the Count even less than you, Baron, but he hasn't done anything to warrant such accusations—yet." Baron Alard Dorell: "We must end this debate and take action! Make an example of the two traitors and retake the upper city! How can the two of you not see that?" Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "I do not disagree, Baron, but we need to proceed with caution. There is more to this situation than meets the eye. I know I make you both nervous. Perhaps we should continue this after our blood has cooled." Countess Eselde Tamrith: "Mind your tempers, gentlemen. We have a visitor. Come forward, friend, and state your business." Baron Alard Dorell: "Bah! You both try my patience. I can almost understand what drove Montclair to abandon our triumvirate."
Hostages:
Countess Eselde Tamrith: "This Reezal-Jul seized nobles! Such brazen acts must not be tolerated, Baron!" Baron Alard Dorell: "Indeed. It is time to act, Countess. No more talk. No more debate." Countess Eselde Tamrith: "How can we walk in the Light if we leave innocent townsfolk to languish ... wait, are you agreeing with me?" Baron Alard Dorell: "Don't look so shocked, Eselde. It was bound to happen eventually. Our friend will go to the Mews to free the hostages and stop the reinforcements while we assault the upper city. A two-pronged approach." Countess Eselde Tamrith: "Well, all right then. Baron, if you would. Give the command and rally the Shornhelm Guard." Baron Alard Dorell: "It will be my pleasure! It's time to show those Montclair cowards what it means to betray the people of Rivenspire!." Countess Eselde Tamrith: "One moment, friend. I may know something about the Fevered Mews."
- The Blood-Splattered Shield
Reezal-Jul's end
Reezal-Jul: "Feast, my children! Feast on bones and blood!" Countess Eselde Tamrith: "If you hurt my sister, I'll kill you myself!"
Janeve's vampirism
Countess Eselde Tamrith: "Thank the Light! Janeve, my sister. You're alive! Wait ... what happened to ...? No, no! Not you, Janeve! Not you!" Captain Janeve: "What? Where am I? Sister? What has he done to me? What ... what have I done?" Countess Eselde Tamrith: "Janeve. Oh, Janeve. We'll figure this out. Just stay calm. Please. I need your assistance."
- Doomcrag Entrance
Baron Alard Dorell: "The large door, straight ahead. Clearly, that's the main entrance. That's the wau we should proceed." Countess Eselde Tamrith: "This door is closer. It could provide a shorter path. Perhaps fewer bloodfiends to contend with." Baron Alard Dorell: "I'd rather cut through the enemies I can see than walk blindly into something I can't. The ruins might be full of traps!" Countess Eselde Tamrith: "My dear Baron, you have an annoying habit of never listening to a word I say. You'll do as you please. As usual."
- Montclair's Trap
Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "This is where it happened. Where Leila died and Montclair ... changed."
Gwendis: "Where are Montclair's forces? I thought for sure we'd have to fight a horde of bloodfiends to make it through this place."
Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "Montclair is a strategist. He's waiting for us to make a mistake that he can take advantage of. I fear tat mistake is about to be made."
Baron Alard Dorell: "Soldiers, spread out! Secure the chamber!"
Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "You should have heeded my warning, Baron. This is no place for you."
Countess Eselde Tamrith: "You would deny our moment of glory, Count? The Light shines on us this day!"
Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "There is no light here, Countess. Only darkness and death."
Countess Eselde Tamrith: "Arkay protect us! What is that?"
Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "Baron Montclair. He's here."
Baron Alard Dorell: "Troops! On my command!"
Baron Wylon Montclair: "Welcome, Verandis! And like a good guest, I see you've brought me gifts to play with. Allow me to grant my blessing to your army."
Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "This is exactly what I feared! He's turned our own troops into bloodfiends!"
Baron Wylon Montclair: "How does it feel to watch those who you care about turn against you, Verandis? How does it feel?"
[After the battle]
Baron Wylon Montclair: "My wife ... my daughter ... you've taken everything I ever loved, Verandis!"
Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "Wylon, I'm sorry. I never meant for any of this to happen."
Baron Wylon Montclair: "My daughter loved you, Verandis. She loved you!"
Gwendis: "The Remnant ... the power. It drove Lleraya insane! Are those giant skeletons?"
[After the second battle]
Baron Wylon Montclair: "You've grown strong, Verandis. Your allies grant you strength."
Baron Alard Dorell: "Come out and face us, you coward! You can't hide from us forever!"
Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "Wylon, please. We can find a way to free you from this power."
Baron Wylon Montclair: "To what end, my old friend? My wife is dead. My daughter, killed by your own hand. What do I have, if not this power? I think I'd prefer to let you experience my pain. My suffering. To let you see what it's like to lose everything you hold dear!"
Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "No, Montclair! Stop this madness!"
Baron Wylon Montclair: "Come, Gwendis. You look famished. Allow me to prepare you a feast fit for my new queen!"
Count Verandis Ravenwatch: "No, Montclair! Please!"
- End of the Doomcrag
Darien Gautier: "All right, everyone. Let's gather up our injured and get out of here."
Countess Eselde Tamrith: "Darien's right. There's nothing left for us here. We need to return to the High King and let him know what happened."
Baron Alard Dorell: "Mage, we need a portal. To Shornhelm, if you please."
Northpoint Defender: "Of course, Baron. Only take a moment."
[After opening the portal]
Northpoint Defender: "The portal to Shornhelm is open, my lord."
- Crowning Queen Eselde
High King Emeric: "If I might have everyone's attention. I have decided to crown a new Queen of Shornhelm ... Eselde Tamrith, please come forward. I hereby name your house the new royal house of Shornhelm." Queen Eselde: "I give you my solemn oath, Your Majesty. I will lead the Kingdom of Shornhelm with wisdom and honor, and I pledge my eternal allegiance to you and the Daggerfall Covenant." High King Emeric: "All hail the new ruler of Rivenspire!"
Quotes[]
- "Where's my sister? Where is she?" — After defeating Reezal-Jul during "The Blood-Splattered Shield"
- "This decision will come back to haunt us, mark my words. Let's just get out of this vile cave and let the Light guide our path." — After sparing Captain Janeve during "The Blood-splattered Shield"
- "What a strange chamber. Look at the tiles on the floor. I wonder if this is an Ayleid device to operate the barriers?" — During "Puzzle of the Pass"
- "Look! Something's happening! Can you see them? The Ayleid spirits? Watch which tiles they go to." — During "Puzzle of the Pass"
- "Each tile is marked with a constellation! Perhaps if we repeat the actions of the spirits, we can open the barrier that blocks our way." — During "Puzzle of the Pass"
- "You did it! The barrier has disappeared! We can move on and try to find the portal chamber now." — During "Puzzle of the Pass"
Trivia[]
- The lorebook The Story of Princess Eselde is supposedly written about Countess Eselde.[1]
- In the quest "The Crown of Shornhelm" Eselde is one of the two candidates for the throne of Rivenspire along with Baron Alard Dorell.
- As a little girl she wanted a pet guar she could decorate with ribbons and call Penelope.[2]
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