Telvanni Hortator

Telvanni Hortator
Quest Giver	Master Aryon
Location	Sadrith Mora, Tel Aruhn, Tel Branora, Tel Mora, Tel Vos, Gnisis
Prerequisite	The Path of the Incarnate
Next Quest	Hortator and Nerevarine
Faction	House Telvanni
Reward	Robe of the Hortator
Type	Main Quest

Main article: Main Quests (Morrowind)

Telvanni Hortator is one of the Main Quests in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Background

"Nibani Maesa reminded me of the Fourth Trial of the Seven Visions: 'A stranger's voice unites the Houses./Three Halls call him Hortator.' When I have been named Hortator by each of the three Great Houses of Vvardenfell, I will have passed the Fourth Trial and should return to Nibani Maesa for further guidance."

―Nerevarine's Journal

Objectives

• Speak with Master Aryon within Tel Vos about the Telvanni Councilors (and obtain his vote).
• Gain the vote of Mistress Dratha in Tel Mora .
• Gain the vote of Master Neloth in Tel Naga (found in Sadrith Mora).
• Obtain the vote of Mistress Therana in Tel Branora.
• Speak with Master Baladas to gain his vote in Gnisis (Telvanni members only)
• Kill Gothren in Tel Aruhn.
• Return to Master Aryon the be granted the title of Hortator of Telvanni and the Robe of the Hortator.

Walkthrough

The quest to become Hortator of Telvanni runs in conjunction with the similar quests to be named Hortator of Redoran and Hlaalu. These quests can be completed in any order and are all required to fulfil the Fourth Trial of the Seven Visions as stated by Nibani Maesa.

Master Aryon

The Nerevarine begins the quest by travelling to Tel Vos (located west of Vos) in order to speak with Master Aryon of the Great House Telvanni. In order to speak with him, however, the Nerevarine must climb or levitate to his quarters at the top of Tel Vos. Once there Aryon will grant his vote simply by talking to him and will give advice on how to obtain the votes of the other Telvanni Council members.

Mistress Dratha

Mistress Dratha can be found in Tel Mora (slightly east of Vos) and will require the Nerevarine to Hurl yourself at her feet and plead for a hearing. At this point (which requires her disposition towards the Nerevarine to be above 80) she will listen to the Nerevarine's tale and grant her vote, as well as granting the Nerevarine a Summon Golden Saint scroll.

Master Neloth

The vote of Master Neloth requires the Nerevarine to levitate to his chambers in Tel Naga (within Sadrith Mora). Once there, Neloth will grant his vote to the Nerevarine once his disposition is above 70, which can be achieved by bribing him.

Mistress Therana

Mistress Therana (whom is described by Master Aryon as losing her mind) can be found in the Upper Tower of Tel Branora. To gain her vote the Nerevarine must interrupt her long winded tale by either amusing her (provided the Nerevarine has a speechcraft skill above 30) or by telling her of their own story (which is only successful if her disposition is above 80). 

Master Baladas (Telvanni Members only)

Obtaining the vote of Master Baladas is only required if the Nerevarine has joined the House of Telvanni and completed the quest: Baladas Demnevanni. He can be found in Gnisis and will grant his vote if his disposition towards the Nerevarine is above 40.

Gothren

Archmagister Gothren, as Master Aryon explained, will prevent the Nerevarine from gaining his vote by constantly delaying his decision (or, if his disposition is above 90, by giving the Nerevarine an out-right no). The only alternative, therefore, is to defeat him in a battle. Gothren is flanked by two Dremora whom can be attacked first without placing a bounty on the Nerevarine. Once Gothren is killed the Nerevarine must return to Aryon to be granted the title of Hortator of Telvanni and the Robe of the Hortator.

Journal

Telvanni Hortator – B7_TelvanniHort
ID	Journal Entry
50	I have been named Hortator of House Telvanni by the surviving councilors of that house. When I have been declared Hortator of all three Houses, Redoran, Hlaalu, and Telvanni, I will have fulfilled the Fourth Trial of the Seven Visions of Seven Trials of the Incarnate. Quest complete
60	As the sole surviving councilor of House Telvanni, I have declared myself Hortator of House Telvanni. When I have been declared Hortator of all three Houses, Redoran, Hlaalu, and Telvanni, I will have fulfilled the Fourth Trial of the Seven Visions of Seven Trials of the Incarnate. Quest complete
70	Master Aryon gave me the Robe of the Hortator, an heirloom token of my status as Telvanni Hortator. Quest complete
Telvanni Hortator – B7_AyronHort
5	I asked Galos Mathendis if Master Aryon would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. Mathendis said I would have to speak directly to Aryon on a matter of such importance.
40	Master Aryon told me that Archmagister Gothren never directly refuses requests, but delays indefinitely, never giving an answer. Master Aryon advised killing Gothren, which is how political disputes are resolved in House Telvanni. Quest complete
50	After hearing my story, Master Aryon agreed to make me the Telvanni Hortator. He said the other councilors might need some persuading. Master Neloth is ill-tempered, and Mistress Therana is losing her mind. Dratha will like me since I'm female. Master Aryon told me that Archmagister Gothren would delay my request indefinitely. He advised me to kill Archmagister Gothren. Quest complete
55	After hearing my story, Master Aryon agreed to make me the Telvanni Hortator. He said the other councilors might need some persuading. Master Neloth is ill-tempered, Mistress Therana is losing her mind, and Mistress Dratha has a problem with men. Master Aryon told me that Archmagister Gothren would delay my request indefinitely. He advised me to kill Archmagister Gothren. Quest complete
Telvanni Hortator – B7_DrathaHort
5	I asked Mouth Raven Omayn if Mistress Dratha would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. Omayn said I would have to speak directly to Dratha on a matter of such importance.
10	I asked Mouth Raven Omayn if Mistress Dratha would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. Omayn said that might be a problem, since Dratha hates men. Omayn suggested I do everything possible to improve her disposition before I asked her.
30	I asked Mistress Dratha if she would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. She wouldn't even listen to my story. I hope I can find some way to improve her disposition before I try again.
50	I asked Mistress Dratha if she would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. After hearing my story, she agreed without hesitation to give me her vote. Quest complete
60	Once I got Mistress Dratha to listen to my story, she was more than willing to name me Hortator of House Telvanni. Quest complete
Telvanni Hortator – B7_NelothHort
5	I asked Mouth Arara Uvulas if Master Neloth would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. Uvulas said I would have to speak directly to Neloth on a matter of such importance.
30	I asked Master Neloth if he would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. Neloth is a cranky, ill-tempered old wizard, impatient and quick to anger. He shouted at me for interrupting him with such nonsense. Perhaps I can find some way to improve his disposition before I try again.
50	When I finally got Master Neloth to listen to me, he casually gave his vote for me as Hortator. It was clear that he didn't care one way or the other. Quest complete
Telvanni Hortator – B7_TheranaHort
5	I asked Mouth Felisa Ulessen if Mistress Therana would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. Ulessen said I would have to speak directly to Therana on a matter of such importance. Ulessen warned me that Therana was very eccentric, and it may be hard to get and keep her attention long enough to ask the question. She also suggested I rely on keeping her happy rather than annoy her with details and arguments.
30	I tried to ask Mistress Therana if she would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni, but it was impossible to get her attention. She's easily distracted. Maybe if I concentrate on being charming and entertaining, I'll be able to focus her attention on me.
50	When I managed to catch Mistress Therana's attention, it was easy to get her to agree to vote for me. I'm not sure she knew what she was voting for, or why. But when I asked, "Will you vote for me as Hortator," she said, quite clearly, "You want to be a Hortator? Certainly. Go right ahead. Quest complete
Telvanni Hortator – B7_BaladasHort
5	I asked Mouth Edras if Master Baladas would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. Edras said I would have to speak directly to Baladas on a matter of such importance.
30	I asked Master Baladas if he would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. He declined, saying he felt I had treated him disrespectfully.
50	I asked Master Baladas if he would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. He said he had found me, on the whole, an agreeable colleague, and thought I was a suitable candidate for Hortator. Quest complete
Telvanni Hortator – B7_GothrenHort
5	I asked Mouth Mallam Ryon if Archmagister Gothren would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. Ryon said I would have to speak directly to Gothren on a matter of such importance.
30	I asked Archmagister Gothren if he would vote for me as Hortator of House Telvanni. He listened to my story carefully, and said he found my proofs persuasive. He said, however, that it was a very grave responsibility to make such a decision, and that he would need some time to reflect and consider, and to confer with other councilors.
50	It was very difficult, but I managed to get Archmagister to admit that he had no intention of naming me Hortator of House Telvanni. He said it was not in Telvanni interests to name an unknown and unreliable outlander and outsider to such an important position. Quest complete
60	It was very difficult, but I managed to get Archmagister to admit that he had no intention of naming me Hortator of House Telvanni. He said I clearly was attempting to use the office of Hortator as a means of advancing my own interests. He refuses to discuss the subject further, and threatened to kill me if I continued to annoy him. Quest complete

Trivia

• This quest can be completed by simply killing all of the Telvanni Council members, as per Telvanni custom (although this method is not recommended).
• As with all of the other Hortator and Nerevarine naming quests, the Telvanni Hortator quest can be bypassed entirely if the Nerevarine has a reputation above 50 (and is Lvl 20 or above).
• Tel Vos' northeastern tower holds a room containing Azura's Shield (a unique Daedric shield), an enchanted spear and an axe. This room, however, is guarded by a powerful creature.
• If the Nerevarine has completed the Telvanni questline then the title of Hortator is granted automatically.