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{{Confuse|Camonna Tong}}
 
{{Confuse|Camonna Tong}}
 
{{Quote|The Morag Tong executes writs and performs special duties as the ruling houses direct. Guild members never harm or steal from any brother or sister - regardless of rank. Never betray our secrets or our identities. If you break any of these rules, you must immediately speak with a Master to regain your good standing or you may be targeted for execution.|[[Eno Hlaalu]]|Writ for Ferurern Oran}}
 
{{Quote|The Morag Tong executes writs and performs special duties as the ruling houses direct. Guild members never harm or steal from any brother or sister - regardless of rank. Never betray our secrets or our identities. If you break any of these rules, you must immediately speak with a Master to regain your good standing or you may be targeted for execution.|[[Eno Hlaalu]]|Writ for Ferurern Oran}}
The '''Morag Tong''', also known as the '''Forester's Guild'''<ref name="VarietiesOfEmpire">''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> or '''Forest Guild''',<ref name="TongStyle">''[[Crafting Motif 30: Morag Tong Style]]''</ref> is a guild of assassins operating out of Morrowind. The Empire, during their occupation of Morrowind, sanctioned the guild to perform public, private, and House War executions,<ref name="MT">"[[Generic Dialogue (Morrowind)|Morag Tong]]" dialogue topic in {{Morrowind}}</ref> and while the Empire opposes murder, the Morag Tong was considered a legitimate means to assassinate a target,<ref>''[[Night Mother Rituals!]]''</ref> with even the [[Imperial Cult]] showing respect for the guild.<ref>''[[For my Gods and Emperor]]''</ref>
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The '''Morag Tong''', also known as the '''Forester's Guild''',<ref name="VarietiesOfEmpire">''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> or '''Forest Guild'''<ref name="TongStyle">''[[Crafting Motif 30: Morag Tong Style]]''</ref> is a guild of assassins operating out of Morrowind. The Empire, during their occupation of Morrowind, sanctioned the guild to perform public, private, and House War executions,<ref name="MT">[[Generic Dialogue (Morrowind)|"Morag Tong"]] dialogue topic in {{Morrowind}}</ref> and while the Empire opposes murder, the Morag Tong was considered a legitimate means to assassinate a target,<ref>''[[Night Mother Rituals!]]''</ref> with even the [[Imperial Cult]] showing respect for the guild.<ref>''[[For my Gods and Emperor]]''</ref>
   
 
The Morag Tong are considered to be a powerful threat due to their connection to Morrowind's government.<ref>''[[Beware the Shadowscales]]''</ref> The Morag Tong is believed to have originated under the guidance of [[Mephala]],<ref name="TA"/><ref>''[[Varieties of Faith: The Dark Elves]]''</ref> who they also call the "Night Mother" or "Black Hands Mephala".<ref>Dialogue with [[Eno Hlaalu]]</ref> Morrowind [[Great House]] [[Redoran]] disapproves of the Morag Tong, seeing them as criminals and murderers, and refuses to do business with them.<ref>''[[House Redoran Advisory]]''</ref> The [[Dark Brotherhood]] is the sworn enemy of the Morag Tong.<ref name="MT"/>
 
The Morag Tong are considered to be a powerful threat due to their connection to Morrowind's government.<ref>''[[Beware the Shadowscales]]''</ref> The Morag Tong is believed to have originated under the guidance of [[Mephala]],<ref name="TA"/><ref>''[[Varieties of Faith: The Dark Elves]]''</ref> who they also call the "Night Mother" or "Black Hands Mephala".<ref>Dialogue with [[Eno Hlaalu]]</ref> Morrowind [[Great House]] [[Redoran]] disapproves of the Morag Tong, seeing them as criminals and murderers, and refuses to do business with them.<ref>''[[House Redoran Advisory]]''</ref> The [[Dark Brotherhood]] is the sworn enemy of the Morag Tong.<ref name="MT"/>
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The Morag Tong looks for people who are able to appear different from who they are. They prefer members to be experienced in illusion magic, light armor, short blade, acrobatics, and sneaking. In order to join the Morag Tong, one must find the Grandmaster, who remains hidden, traditionally in Vivec.<ref>''[[The Black Glove]]''</ref> Members of the Tong are only allowed to assassinate their target while carrying the proper writ, and have no way to choose which writ they will have to execute.<ref name="Writs">''[[Honorable Writs of Execution]]''</ref>
 
The Morag Tong looks for people who are able to appear different from who they are. They prefer members to be experienced in illusion magic, light armor, short blade, acrobatics, and sneaking. In order to join the Morag Tong, one must find the Grandmaster, who remains hidden, traditionally in Vivec.<ref>''[[The Black Glove]]''</ref> Members of the Tong are only allowed to assassinate their target while carrying the proper writ, and have no way to choose which writ they will have to execute.<ref name="Writs">''[[Honorable Writs of Execution]]''</ref>
   
Harming or stealing from a fellow member of the Morag Tong results in expulsion, with the same punishment being applied for the betrayal of secrets or betrayal of identities. Those who are expelled must speak with a Master of the Tong in order to regain their status, or risk being targeted by a writ.<ref name="Rules">"[[Generic Dialogue (Morrowind)|rules]]" dialogue topic in {{Morrowind}}</ref> Murdering civilians is seen as dishonorable and incompetent, while killing a target is seen as sacred and honorable.<ref>"[[Generic Dialogue (Morrowind)|Morrowind lore]]" dialogue topic in {{Morrowind}}</ref>
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Harming or stealing from a fellow member of the Morag Tong results in expulsion, with the same punishment being applied for the betrayal of secrets or betrayal of identities. Those who are expelled must speak with a Master of the Tong in order to regain their status, or risk being targeted by a writ.<ref name="Rules">[[Generic Dialogue (Morrowind)|"Rules"]] dialogue topic in {{Morrowind}}</ref> Murdering civilians is seen as dishonorable and incompetent, while killing a target is seen as sacred and honorable.<ref>[[Generic Dialogue (Morrowind)|"Morrowind lore"]] dialogue topic in {{Morrowind}}</ref>
   
 
===Duties===
 
===Duties===
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===[[Third Era]]===
 
===[[Third Era]]===
During the Third Era, House Wars were greatly limited through the usage of the Morag Tong, which enabled public peace and rule of law to continue to exist within the province.<ref>"[[Generic Dialogue (Morrowind)|House Wars]]" dialogue topic in {{Morrowind}}</ref> During the rise of Dagoth Ur, the Morag Tong fought a shadow war against the Dark Brotherhood on Vvardenfell, as well as the cult of Mehrunes Dagon. They successfully killed both the local Night Mother,<ref>Events of "[[Execute Severa Magia]]"</ref> as well as another leading figure on Vvardenfell.<ref>Events of "[[Execute Durus Marius]]"</ref> They also assassinated several prominent figures, including Mistress [[Therana]] and [[Baladas Demnevanni]] of [[House Telvanni]],<ref>Events of "[[Writ for Mistress Therana]]"</ref><ref>Events of "[[Writ for Baladas Demnevanni]]"</ref> General [[Larrius Varro]] of the Imperial Legion,<ref>Events of "[[Writ for Larrius Varro]]"</ref> Councilor [[Dram Bero]] of [[House Hlaalu]],<ref>Events of "[[Writ for Dram Bero]]"</ref> and various other Great House members.<ref>Events of "[[Writ for Mavon Drenim]]"</ref><ref>Events of "[[Writ for Galasa Uvayn]]"</ref><ref>Events of "[[Writ for Guril Retheran]]"</ref><ref>Events of "[[Writ for Ethal Seloth and Idroso Vendu]]"</ref><ref>Events of "[[Writ for Toris Saren]]"</ref> A total of four attempts were made on the life of [[Athyn Sarethi]].<ref>"[[Generic Dialogue (Morrowind)|latest rumors]]" dialogue topic in {{Morrowind}}</ref><ref>Events of "[[Guard Sarethi Manor]]"</ref>
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During the Third Era, House Wars were greatly limited through the usage of the Morag Tong, which enabled public peace and rule of law to continue to exist within the province.<ref>[[Generic Dialogue (Morrowind)|"House Wars"]] dialogue topic in {{Morrowind}}</ref> During the rise of Dagoth Ur, the Morag Tong fought a shadow war against the Dark Brotherhood on Vvardenfell, as well as the cult of Mehrunes Dagon. They successfully killed both the local Night Mother,<ref>Events of "[[Execute Severa Magia]]"</ref> as well as another leading figure on Vvardenfell.<ref>Events of "[[Execute Durus Marius]]"</ref> They also assassinated several prominent figures, including Mistress [[Therana]] and [[Baladas Demnevanni]] of [[House Telvanni]],<ref>Events of "[[Writ for Mistress Therana]]"</ref><ref>Events of "[[Writ for Baladas Demnevanni]]"</ref> General [[Larrius Varro]] of the Imperial Legion,<ref>Events of "[[Writ for Larrius Varro]]"</ref> Councilor [[Dram Bero]] of [[House Hlaalu]],<ref>Events of "[[Writ for Dram Bero]]"</ref> and various other Great House members.<ref>Events of "[[Writ for Mavon Drenim]]"</ref><ref>Events of "[[Writ for Galasa Uvayn]]"</ref><ref>Events of "[[Writ for Guril Retheran]]"</ref><ref>Events of "[[Writ for Ethal Seloth and Idroso Vendu]]"</ref><ref>Events of "[[Writ for Toris Saren]]"</ref> A total of four attempts were made on the life of [[Athyn Sarethi]].<ref>"[[Generic Dialogue (Morrowind)|latest rumors]]" dialogue topic in {{Morrowind}}</ref><ref>Events of "[[Guard Sarethi Manor]]"</ref>
   
 
====[[Oblivion Crisis]]====
 
====[[Oblivion Crisis]]====
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