Henrik Seven-Swords is a member of the Blades and the former mentor of the Fugitive. He is first encountered during the quest "Meet the Old Blademaster."
Henrik has learned through an informant where some former mercenaries of the Bloodfall Queen are located, and tasks the Fugitive with finding them and talking with them.
Henrik Seven-Swords has been discovered as the Blades agent by the Thalmor.
Dialogue[]
Show: Meet the Old Blademaster
"Well, well. It's been a long time. I was wondering when I'd see your ugly mug again..."
It's good to see you too, Henrik."Don't get used to it. I'm getting old and this world keeps finding new ways to try and kill me!"
Ha! That'll be the day..."I have to say I was a bit worried when I heard the Emperor had agreed to the Aldmeri Dominion's terms... Outlawing the Blades, slaughtering them in the streets. I wasn't sure you'd survive."
Well, I did have the best teacher... once.""Once?" I still have a lesson or two to teach. Want to try me?"
Sure, if you think you can handle it..."Don't you worry about me. Come on, I don't have all day!"
Maybe later?"Haven't had your afternoon nap, eh? I understand... What's on your mind?"
What do you think of the attack on the town?"That green fire wasn't natural. Those mercenaries had no idea what they would unleash when they broke that statue."
Does anyone else know about my... situation?"No one knows but me, and I'll take that secret to the grave."
Thank you for that."Anyway, I doubt the Thalmor would make the journey to our town. I'd wager most people in Tamriel have no idea it even exists!"
How about a little sparring?"I thought you'd never ask!"
Nothing important, we'll talk more later."So long, Fugitive (Player name)."
After besting Henrik in combat:
"Well done. I'm pleased my teachings weren't completely forgotten. I'm going to need to catch my breath for a second..."
Back in town for practice:
I'd like to practice some moves."Sure. What did you want to practice?"
High blocks.
Critical hits.
Combo attacks.
"Okay, let's do this!"
Nothing, I changed my mind."Sure, you don't need to practice, right? You already know everything!"
In the Arena:
"Try to anticipate attacks and raise your shield just when one is coming to stagger your opponent. (Blocking)" "Let's focus on timing. Hitting just at the right moment can increase your blow's effectiveness. (Criticals)" "The best way to chain attacks is to alternate the side from which you're striking. (Combos)"
"Just go back to town when you've had enough practice. Here we go!"
Show: Mercenaries on the Run
"An informant tells me there are some of the Bloodfall Queen's mercenaries near Falcon Hills Deep. I've also been told their association with the Queen may be at an end."
That informant sure has a lot to tell."Oh, yes. Quite talkative. Care to pay these thugs a visit? You may have to kill a few of them to loosen their tongues."
I think I will."Let me know if my informant was right."
I'll consider it."Really? Sounds like city life has made you soft."
If approached again:
"My informant tells me those mercenaries are still hiding near Falcon Hills Deep. Care to pay these thugs a visit? You may have to kill a few of them to loosen their tongues."
I think I will..."Let me know if my informant was right."
I'll consider it."Really? Sounds like city life has made you soft."
After speaking to the mercenaries:
"So, did you learn anything?"
The Bloodfall Queen has an undead problem."Well, that's some sort of poetic justice, I guess. What's on your mind?"
Nothing important, we'll talk more later."Take care, Fugitive (Player name)."
Show: The Justiciar Cometh
"You appear troubled. What's wrong?"
The Thalmor need help catching a rouge Blade..."Well, that does put you in a bind. It gives me an idea, though. Tell them the Blade is hiding in the old soldiers' camp. With a bit of luck, they'll be eaten by the trolls that infest the place!"
That might just work..."Be sure to let me know how the Thalmor fare against those trolls!"
Show: Practice with Henrik Seven-Swords II
"What's on your mind?"
How about a little sparring?"I thought you'd never ask! Meet me in the arena when you're ready."
Nothing important, we'll talk more later."Take care, Fugitive (Player name)."
In the arena:
"Let me share some advice when facing an enemy wielding a warhammer. Always make sure your head and the hammer are never in the same spot at the same time."
Thanks for the tip."You're welcome! Now, piut it into practice!"
After besting Henrik:
"Impressive moves."
Thank you."But perhaps you should concentrate on fighting instead of dancing. The whole "hammer versus head" thing still needs work, though. Here, this should help."
Show: Practice with Henrik Seven-Swords III
"What's on your mind?"
How about a little sparring?"I thought you'd never ask! Meet me in the arena when you're ready.
Nothing important, we'll talk more later."Take care, Fugitive (Player name)."
In the arena:
"I found this quite some time ago. I'm fairly certain it's Dwemer in origin. I've been wanting to try it for a while...do you mind?"
Go ahead!"Ready when you are."
After besting Henrik:
"Well, it's obvious the mace isn't my weapon of choice."
Well, your name's Henrik Seven-*Swords*..."Right! One day I'll have to tell you where that name comes from..."
Show: Practice with Henrik Seven-Swords IV
"What's on your mind?"
How about a little sparring?"I thought you'd never ask! Meet me in the arena when you're ready."
In the arena:
"I thought we'd do something special today, so I brought my most prized possession. Behold! An ebony blade I lifted from the corpse of a Dremora years ago."
Looks cute."Cute? Cute?! How dare you!"
After besting Henrik:
"What a lively battle! I should wield this blade more often."
Aren't you giving it to me as a reward for beating you?"You thought I'd gibve you my prized ebony blade if you beat me? Are you daft? Here, take this one instead. It will serve you well."
Show: The Forbidden Divine
"Is it true? Are the Thalmor arresting worshippers of Talos?"
Yes, it's true."Those dogs! Why can't they just let people pray to their gods in peace? You need to discover who tipped the Thalmor and then warn the worshippers of Talos before they get caught."
Do you know where they are?"I'm not exactly the religious type. Ask the other townsfolk, they might know."
If approached again:
"Better hurry up, there's no telling what the Thalmor will do to those poor villagers."
Show: The Haunted Grove
"How are our... "guests" doing?"
They're still asking me for leads..."Perfect, you'll be safe as long as you maintain the charade. Why don't you take them to the cave in Haunted Grove, and let the Wispmother take care of them?"
And of me, too?"You haven't changed a bit...always complaining."
If approached again:
"Let me know how much the Thalmor enjoy Haunted Grove."
After completing the quest:
"I heard about your "expedition." Well done! A few more like these and we'll be rid of the Thalmor."
I think the Justiciar is getting suspicious..."Don't worry, I'll deal with her myself. It will keep you above suspicion."
If you say so..."It'll be fine, you'll see."
Show: The Messenger
"Any news about the Thalmor?"
They're waiting for a messenger."A messenger? Do you think it has anything to do with you?"
It does."Then you have no choice. You have to find the messenger and stop him before he arrives."
If approached again:
"You shouldn't waste any time. If that messenger gets here, you'll be exposed."
Upon completion of the quest:
"You look like you've eaten raw skeevers for breakfast. What's wrong?"
The Thalmor are growing suspicious of you."That's what's troubling you? Of course they're suspicious, they aren't stupid. I'll be fine, thanks for the warning. If they suspect me, then you're in the clear, right?"
I guess so."Tell you what. We'll try again, and if it doesn't work out, we'll have to think of something else. What's on your mind?"
What should I know about the Bloodfall Queen?"She isn't as bad as you might think. A bit ruthless perhaps, but given the state of things, that's hardly surprising. Be careful, she may prove to be your superior in combat. After all, I trained her myself."
'What's the story with her father?"What's the story with her father?"That thug? His father, the Bloodfall King, disinherited him. That's why his daughter sits on the throne today. He ended up leading a coup against his own child, willing to kill her to rule this tiny kingdom."
Did she kill him?"No, he fled after his coup failed. No one's heard from him since."
I learned that from you."Ah, well... serves me right, I suppose. Oooh..."
Don't talk. Save your strength."No, nothing can be done... poison... you must listen to me... The Thalmor will be back...you have to be ready...the town has to be ready..."
Let them come, I'll be ready."You can't do it alone... find someone... train them like I trained you. Promise me...you'll do this."
I promise."Good. Maybe one day... you'll be as proud of them... as I am... of you. There's one last thing I ask of you."
Ask me anything."I want to die on my feet... weapon in hand. It can't end with me... like this."
Bugs[]
Android Henrik may sometimes show a quest icon despite not offering any quest. This bug is solved by completing his last training quest Practice with Henrik Seven-Swords IV.
