- For other uses, see Naryu Virian.
Naryu Virian is a Dunmer who seeks contact with the Vestige in Deshaan. She is an assassin of the Morag Tong who was hired to eliminate the source of the Llodos Plague and will therefore seek the help of the Vestige.
Alongside senior member Varon Davel, the two are the only remaining members of their cell within the Tong. With the Morag Tong persecuted during the Second Era first from the assassination of the Reman Potentate and from the Dark Brotherhood schism, the members of the guild have gone into hiding and are working from the shadows to try and build connections with powerful nobles and regain the strength and influence they once had.
Interactions
Ebonheart Pact Quests
Naryu is first encountered by the Vestige in Narsis, where House Hlaalu had requested help from Mournhold to deal with the Llodos plague and the Maulborn threat.
The Mournhold Underground
Naryu returns to Mournhold after taking care of the threat in Narsis, where she secretly helps both the player and Almalexia uncover another Maulborn plot.
The Pride of a Prince
She is later seen in Fort Amol, in Eastmarch, where she is given her first solo contract for the Tong to assassinate a Breton alchemist and killer on the loose in Pact lands. She helps the player uncover another plot by Fildgor and the Stormfist Brigade by unifying the angry delegates and helping the player cut their way through the Stormfist assassins from the shadows.
Gold Coast Quests
A Cordial Collaboration
Help Naryu track down a contract that escaped for Kvatch.
The Sweetroll Killer
Naryu and her allies uncover a string of murders along the Gold Coast.
Vvardenfell Quests
After her work in Kvatch, Naryu invites the Vestige to look for her in Vvardenfell.
Broken Bonds
Naryu meets the Outlander on Firemoth Island after the latter gets captured by slavers.
Fleeing the Past
Naryu begins to develop her trust towards the Vestige, and asks if the Vestige can help her keep Veya Releth safe and away from Redorans and Warclaws.
Of Faith and Family
Naryu tries to talk Veya out of doing things that are unwise, or against the Tong rules, but she too is shocked to find out what really happened to Ulran Releth.
A Purposeful Writ
Naryu tries to find out more about Ulran's death whilst completing a writ. She requires the Vestige to help her in doing so.
Family Reunion
Naryu tries to stop Veya from killing all the Redoran Councilors, but things still went out of hand.
Personality
- "What I want and what I do are usually very different things, my friend."
- ―Naryu Virian[src]
While skilled in the art of assassination, she shows her softer side especially with the Vestige as she helps them with the task of saving lives. She wishes to see the Morag Tong back to its former glory, and does what she can to increase the Tong's standing with the rest of the Pact even if it is outside her contract.
Quests
- Unwanted Guests
- A Favor Returned
- Messages Across Tamriel
- Payback
- Tracking the Plague
- The War Council
- Tracing Shadows
Dialogue
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"Hello, hero. I'd say I'm surprised to see you, but I've been watching you for days. Acting surprised would be so disingenuous. Let's just say I'm pleased to once again be graced by your company. You're exactly who I hoped to meet out here."
After meeting her in The Eight Blessings: "That went surprisingly well. It's amazing what can be accomplished when trusted associates collaborate to get a job done. House Hlaalu won't recover the gold he embezzled, but at least Dathus won't be tearing down any more orphanages."
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After her breaking into the house: "If you and your Brotherhood comrades sent me that sweetroll, I'm truly disappointed. I thought you'd realize by now that I don't take kindly to threats. Besides, it's hard enough to look good in tight leather without being tempted by tasty pastries."
In Anvil, with Yarmia in tow: "Good. We're all here. Now the real fun can start. Raz and I have been discussing our options. At least when I can get him to take his eyes off the mermaid. I'm eager to see who the murderer really is. Mostly so I can kill him."
In Anvil, if Yarnia was not saved: "Raz's Wood Elf apprentice has disappeared. I've tried to reassure the cat, but my guess is that the Sweetroll Killer has started making his move. If we're going to put a stop to this, we're going to have to move quickly." After telling Raz who the Sweetroll Killer is: "Now I know what my contracts must feel like, having a constant target floating above their heads.\n\nI heard what you told Raz. Let's get to that farm and put an end to the Sweetroll Killer." After the fight with the Fate-Bearers and after speaking with Louna: "I can't believe you're even considering this. Did you hear how crazy she sounded?"
In the inn, after killing Louna: "Well look who's here! Afraid I'd leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?"
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"Look what the sea coughed up! Welcome to Vvardenfell, land of Dark Elves, lava flows, and slaves of all descriptions. Speaking of slaves, let me get those manacles off you."
When met after helping the slavers: "I couldn't have done much better myself, hero. Good work down there! There's one more thing to do, if you're up to it. Time is short, but I have something to tell you. You've earned that much at least."
When met near the boat to the slave ship: "Over here! Get on-board and let's go! About time you got here. What took you so long?" Dialogue on the ship: [?] |
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"You have a habit of turning up at the most unusual moments, don't you, hero?"
At the end of Ashurnibibi and killing Curate Sneg (After Gold Coast). "I have to admit, when I saw you I thought, "what the tusk are you doing down here?" — pardon my Orcish. Did you really follow me across the continent? That shows commitment. Kind of creepy, but still, a lot of commitment."
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Meeting her in the hideout: "Sorry about the subterfuge, but we can't be too careful when it comes to security around here."
Returning from Lord Drono's Townhouse: "Still alive, I see. And since you're here, that means you weren't captured and hauled off to a Redoran dungeon. Good for you! Were you able to acquire the registry? And does it contain any information about Veya's brother, Ulran?"
When she arrives to Mallapi Cave: "Dealing with an arrogant, impatient, overconfident young woman … now I know how my mother must have felt! We need to move. It won't take those damn cats long to find this place, not with their sense of smell."
Outside Kudanat Camp, after talking to Veya: "I'll make sure Veya stays out of trouble. Just find whatever you can so we can get out of here before the Warclaws notice us."
After finding Ulran's body: "Veya shouldn't have had to see this. Even I'm finding it hard to believe that the mercenaries would slaughter these Ashlanders for no reason — not to mention the son of a House Councilor. It doesn't make any sense."
After Ulran's message: "I agree with Ulran's assessment. It certainly sounds like someone led him into a situation guaranteed to make him fail. I can't believe he put this burden on Veya, though. What was Ulran thinking?"
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Outside Arenim Manor: "I was wondering how long it was going to take Veya to convince you to follow me. Bet she thought I didn't notice when she glanced at my writ, didn't she? Where is my overly curious apprentice, by the way?"
After traversing Arenim Manor: "So Councilor Dolvara does know something about Veya's brother. Damn it all! Now I suppose you want to actually talk to her before I execute the walking pile of pond scum?"
After talking to Councilor Dolvara: "The good Captain Brivan appears to be more involved in Ulran's fate than I had imagined. He never struck me as the type to use murder and deceit to get ahead, but that's the problem with greed. It causes decent people to make stupid choices."
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Outside Balmora Gates: "I leave you and Veya alone for a couple of hours and everything goes to Oblivion in an ore cart! Why did Veya leave the safe-house? And why is House Redoran tearing the city apart to find her?"
Outside the Redoran Kinhouse: "Please tell me you found Beya. I can already feel the cold steel of the executioner's blade on the back of my neck!"
Outside the Redoran Garrison: "I don't like the looks of this. Brivan is using Warclaws to patrol the garrison instead of Redoran soldiers. Either House forces are stretched thinner than I thought or Brivan wants to justify the use of mercenaries to the council."
Inside the garrison: "Like many Redoran structures, this place is huge and designed to serve a multitude of purposes. We're going to need to split up to cover it all. We must find Brivan and keep him alive until I can talk some sense into my damn apprentice."
After searching the upstairs: "I haven't so much as heard or seen even a whisper of Brivan yet. Just lots of snarling Warclaws. If we can't get through this door, there's only one other way to go."
After Veya kills Captain Brivan: "Veya killed Brivan. Without a writ. It was pure, focused rage. I never expected her to go through with it. If Veya doesn't get herself killed up there, the Morag Tong will hunt her down and execute her. Like a rabid guar. Her and me both."
After talking with High Councilor Meriath: "I'm not sure about this. It's a generous offer, but those are some big secrets to sweep under a rug. Besides, Veya isn't dead. At least not yet. She's still breathing."
Veya is spared (At the Safehouse): "Ashur did an outstanding job. For an assassin, he's got a gift for the healing arts. Veya's going to live. Now I just have to convince her to listen to me this time."
Veya is killed: "Veya died quickly. I didn't want her to suffer any more than she already had. This was for the best. If I keep telling myself that, maybe I'll eventually believe it. And my head's still attached to my beautiful neck, so that's something, right?"
Veya is spared (Meeting at Vivec City): "How did I know you were going to show up, hero? Can't get enough of my smiling face, hmm? I know she tried to murder a kinhouse full of councilors, but Veya deserves to see a friendly face before I send her away."
Veya is killed (Meeting at Vivec City): "What? Did you think I was so depressed that I'd drink myself silly and fall into the ocean? Well, I'm neither drunk enough or motivated enough to walk that far. And I prefer my water to be warm and full of bubbles."
At the St. Delyn Waistworks (After the Sweetroll Killer): "Do you remember that incident on the Gold Coast? That thing with the sweetroll and the Fate-Bearers? Well, I received another message."
At the top level of St. Delyn Canton: We keep managing to find each another, don't we, hero? Deshaan, Eastmarch, the Gold Coast. Even here in Vvardenfell. Gods, it feels like I've known you forever!
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Conversations
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Naryu Virian: "Wake, wake, my darling. You can sleep when you're dead—which will be sooner than you think." Dathus Ildram: "What? Who are you? What are you doing in my room?" Naryu Virian: "A better question would be, "Are you here to kill me?"" Dathus Ildram: "Guards! Guards!" Naryu Virian: "The answer, of course, is most definitely, "Yes."" Naryu Virian: "And that saves me the trouble of alerting the castle's defenders." |
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Naryu Virian is first met in a home in Kvatch, and has brief dialogue with Razum-dar: Naryu Virian: "You really shouldn't break into a house that someone has already broken into. Where's your sense of honor, Razum-dar?" Razum-Dar: "Ah, of course! The Beautiful Darkness! Wait, is Naryu the Sweetroll Killer? Raz would be sad to have to kill you now." Naryu Virian: "Well, I am a killer, but I'm not the killer. And what's that one doing here? This has nothing to do with the Brotherhood …." Razum-Dar: "Um, Raz is confused. You better talk to Naryu so we can figure out what's going on here." Meeting with them in Anvil, if Yarmia is still around: Naryu Virian: "If you stare at that statue any harder, Raz, your eyes will pop right out of your head." Razum-Dar: "Raz is just admiring the beautiful mermaid. It's so … large. And shapely!" Naryu Virian: "Is the cat always like this?" Yarmia: "Actually, this is one of Raz's good days." If Yarmia has been taken: Naryu Virian: "I'm sure your apprentice just ran off. Probably better she's gone when the killer comes around, anyway." Razum-Dar: "Yarmia never flees at the first sign of trouble. Second, yes, but first? Plus she always comes back. Raz has a bad feeling …." Naryu Virian: "We all have bad feelings. It's inevitable. I'll have my eyes and ears around town watch for her, if it makes you feel any better." Razum-Dar: "Raz appreciates that. And people say you're a stone-cold harlot. But not Raz." At Louna's Farmhouse, Naryu Virian and Razum-dar have short dialogue: Razum-Dar: "Raz thinks this place is too quiet. Good spot for an ambush, yes?" Naryu Virian: "Oh, I certainly hope so! I could use a good fight right about now." Razum-Dar: "You send very mixed messages, Naryu. One moment you're flirting, the next you're stabbing. It's very confusing." Naryu Virian: "That's only because you assume the two are different, Razum dear." After choosing to spare Louna: Louna: "The Fate-Bearers will deal with the destinies of others. Your charges are safe, for now." Naryu Virian: "We're just going to let a killer walk away? Are you serious?" Razum-Dar: "If it buys these people time, it is for the best. Remember, this helps you as well, Naryu." Naryu Virian: "If the killer is dead, everyone benefits. We don't even know if we can trust her!" Razum-Dar: "Raz will watch and make sure she leaves the Gold Coast. Then we can meet at the enchanter's shop, yes?" After choosing to kill Louna: Razum-Dar: "No! What are you doing?" Naryu Virian: "It had to be done, Raz. We let her leave and she just becomes somebody else's problem." Razum-Dar: "This is not how an Eye of the Queen does things. This is more like the Brotherhood. Or the Morag Tong." Naryu Virian: "Get over yourself, cat. We saved lives today. Including mine." |
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Thrush: "Turns out I'm glad you came, Virian. I'm calling in that favor." Naryu Virian: "You mean you called me here without knowing if you needed me, Thrush? Ugh. What's the favor?" Thrush: "I need you to contact the other spy networks, the Eyes of the Queen of the Aldmeri Dominion and the Ring of Daggers in the Daggerfall Covenant." Naryu Virian: "Contact. You do mean with the tips of my daggers. Repeatedly. Right?" Thrush: "No, no, this is a diplomacy thing. No killing." Naryu Virian: "Waste of a favor, Thrush. Should've asked for something your lackeys couldn't do. We're even after this, you know." Thrush: "I know, but this is important. Thanks, Naryu. I'll even ride with you as far as Auridon. Let's go." |
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Naryu Virian: "She can handle herself just fine, hero. Veya, grab your things. It's time to go." Veya Releth: "Go? Why? What's going on?" Naryu Virian: "The Warclaws are marching toward this cave, along with half the House Redoran soldiers in Balmora. We need to go now." Veya Releth: "Damn it, they must have followed us! I'll get my stuff." Outside the Kudanat camp: Naryu: Well. Those certainly aren't Ashlanders, not with those tails! After talking to Veya: Naryu Virian: "Veya, I don't think this is a good idea. We're trying to keep you out of House Redoran hands, remember?" Veya Releth: "You're not my parent, Naryu! I can take care of myself, even if 'the Mother of Blades' doesn't think so." Naryu Virian: "Damn it, Veya! You know I hate that title." After examining Ulran's body: Veya Releth: "Down here! Come on! Wait … what's that smell?" Naryu Virian: "Veya! Stay back. You don't need to see this." Veya Releth: "What happened here? Oh gods, they murdered these poor Ashlanders!" Veya Releth: "Oh no, Ulran!" Veya Releth: "Ulran! Wake up, please. You can't be dead! You just can't!" |
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If persuasion was not used: Naryu Virian: "That's what you're wearing? All right, but it's your funeral." Councilor Dolvara: "How dare you! I'm a lord of House Redoran! The Morag Tong …." Naryu Virian: "The Morag Tong issued the writ with your name on it. You do remember that House Redoran frowns upon slavery these days, yes?" If the councilor was persuaded: Naryu Virian: "You aren't clever enough or pretty enough to avoid what's about to happen, Dolvara." Councilor Dolvara: "What's the meaning of this? Who are you people?" Naryu Virian: "I'm a Morag Tong with a writ that says you're a criminal and a traitor. That means I get to end your miserable existence." |
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Back in the hideout:
Ashur: "How many times have I told you not to stick your blade in your apprentices, Naryu? She'll live, but she can't stay here. Not after what she's done." Naryu Virian: "I've got that covered. Veya won't be staying in Vvardenfell." If chose to spare Veya, in the safe-house: Veya Releth: "Naryu? What happened?" Naryu Virian: "Quiet, Veya. Rest now. We can talk later." If Veya was spared, at the Vivec City Docks: Veya Releth: "I don't have to go, you know. I can help clean things up around here. I know how to keep a low profile." Naryu Virian: "This isn't up for debate. You're going." |
Quotes
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- Divine Blessings
- "I've never been fond of the Living Gods, so I consider this a punishment. The first of many meaningless tasks the Grand Master will give me until he determines that I've suffered enough for the Veya debacle. Oh how I long for a nice, juicy writ!"
Gallery
Trivia
- Naryu is a prominent character in content related to The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind chapter:
- In The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind Announcement Trailer, she is seen on a mission to assassinate the Grand Master of the Morag Tong for betraying the guild, with permission from Vivec and assistance from the Warden.[1]
- She serves as a guide for creating a new character with The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind, as she helps you in the quest "Broken Bonds."[2]
- The physical Collector's Edition of ESO Morrowind comes with Naryu's Journal, a 20,000 word novel written from her perspective. She is also featured on the variant steelbook case for it.
- A video series called ESO: Morrowind - Naryu Guide has Naryu featured in and/or narrating a certain aspect of Vvardenfell.
- Razum-dar and Naryu have apparently met in the past, as hinted by the quests "Messages Across Tamriel," "The Sweetroll Killer" and "Family Reunion."