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The Morrowind Imperial Guide (PAL XBOX)
December 2002, Mathew E. Reuther
v1.2 (Second Update of the Public Release and Full Version, No Updates Planned)
Contents:
1) Introduction
2) Character Creation
3) Getting Started
4) Joining The Imperial Legion
5) Joining The Imperial Cult
6) Imperial Legion Missions
7) Imperial Cult Missions
8) Imperial Cult Ranks/Requirements
9) Imperial Legion Ranks/Requirements
10) Extra Material and Strategies
11) Final Words
12) Version Information
13) Other Works
Section 1: Introduction
Purpose
-------
There's a great number of FAQs out there, and a huge load of information to
digest.  This FAQ/Guide is designed from the standpoint of playing a Cyrodil
new to Morrowind.  It is also of use to those people who simply wish to learn
more about the Imperial Cult and Imperial Legion, or just look at another guide
which contains a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
Updates
-------
Though there are no planned updates pending for this guide, I will make changes
or additions as I see fit, or need to based upon new information/opinions.  If
you have something you think belongs in this FAQ, or would like to discuss
something at all, please feel free to email me at .  At
times these updates will be added to the FAQ without being checked.  When this
is the case I will note them as *UC (unconfirmed) in the text.
Copyright
---------
This guide is Copyright 2002, Mathew E. Reuther.
All rights are reserved by the author of this FAQ.  Copying parts of, utilizing
without permission in whole or part, or otherwise infringing on these rights is
a violation of copyright law.  If you feel the need to post this FAQ somewhere,
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guide, you must ask permission FIRST.  If you do not receive a reply, the
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Note that the author has no desire to email the FAQ to people, so don't send an
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Contact Info
------------
Tha author may be reached at:
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(Mathew E. Reuther)
This email address may be used to contact the author regarding the FAQ, or
anything else you may find relevant.  Not all email will be answered.  Not all
email will be opened.  Be clear in your subject matter, and brief in your
content and you may very well get a reply.  (Check your spelling as well
please.)
Section 2: Character Creation
First off, we create a character who fits the Imperial motif we're going for.
This is most easily accomplished by choosing to be an Imperial, and taking an
appropriately Imperial name.  To this end, name yourself something Roman-Empire
sounding, and you'll be on the right track.  Most of the Imperials have a name
which would fit right into Gladiator quite nicely, so if you'd like to call
yourself Maximus, go to town.
Once we've chosen a gender, face, name and race, we've got to make our class
decisions.  To this end, we need to think a bit about what it means to be an
Imperial, and what will be expected of us as a member of the Imperial Legion,
and the Imperial Cult.  To start with, make the choice to create your own
custom class.
Now, since we're going for two Imperial factions which don't share a whole lot
in common, it is wise of us to make the determination to mix and match a little
bit in our skill selection.  Let's take a look at the vital statistics of each
faction first.
Imperial Legion
-------------------------------------------------------
Attributes: Endurance and Personality
Favored Skills: Athletics, Spear, Long Blade, Blunt
Weapon, Heavy Armor, Block
Imperial Cult
-------------------------------------------------------
Attributes: Personality and Willpower
Favored Skills: Speechcraft, Unarmored, Restoration,
Mysticism, Conjuration, Blunt Weapon,
Enchant
So, for this example, I'm going to create the following skill/stat decisions:
Class Name: Imperial Champion
Specialization: Combat
Favored Attributes: Agility and Luck
Major Skills: Heavy Armor, Restoration, Mysticism, Block, Conjuration
Minor Skills: Enchant, Long Blade, Armorer, Athletics, Speechcraft
Why?  The class name is arbitrary.  I chose it because it doesn't really scream
"fighter" or "priest", just "Imperial Citizen" . . . use whatever you like, of
course.
The specialization of Combat is preferable to the others in my estimation, as
this character will be more of a melee type fighter than a spellcaster.  The
Imperial Cult has tendancies towards spells which can supplement a warrior's
abilities, but not as many which will truly incapacitate a foe.
The attributes were chosen because you cannot improve luck more than 1 point
each level (meaning, you will be able to get to 100 luck 10 levels sooner, if
you should even choose to attempt to raise your luck), so it makes sense to
start with a bonus to the most difficult stat to raise.  As well, Agility is
low on an Imperial, and since it determines in part your ability to hit
accurately, it is going to be important for this character.  (As well, for
reasons detailed below, we chose to forego the additional endurance bonus.)
Majors were chosen to match up with the requirements of the two factions this
character will focus on, while maintaining some kind of sense and playability.
(There's not much sense in having multiple armor or weapon skills.)  Having
spellcasting skills as majors will enable this character to cast more easily,
and begin with a better spell selection than if minor skills were selected.
The minor skills include a couple which I would typically steer away from, but
am using for this character, as it's more of a thematic/genre type persona than
a min/max machine.  Typically I'd steer far clear of Athletics (raises too
easily and uncontrollably) and Speechcraft (Illusion is the much better choice
for a personality based skill in my opinion), but for this character, these
coincide with the supposed strengths the factions seek in their members, and it
plays to the Imperial's role to select them.
Of course, you may select anything you like.  This is just the character who
will be used in the writing of the FAQ.
Now, we select a Birthsign.  Plenty of good choices here.  I'd suggest The
Ritual, The Warrior, The Lady, The Steed, or The Lover.  Combat ability,
attribute enhancement, or religious overtones are nice for this archetype.
For this character, we're selecting The Lady.  As such, we're not taking
Endurance as a favored attribute for the class, though with another sign that
might be a better option than Agility.
Thus, we have our example Imperial finished!
Name:        Marcinius Praetonius     Major Skills:
Race:                    Imperial     Heavy Armor:                   35
Class:          Imperial Champion     Restoration:                   30
Sign:                    The Lady     Mysticism:                     30
Level:                          1     Block:                         35
Health:                     40/40     Conjuration:                   30
Magicka:                    40/40
Fatigue:                  150/150     Minor Skills:
Long Blade:                    30
Strength:                      40     Armorer:                       20
Intelligence:                  40     Athletics:                     20
Willpower:                     30     Speechcraft:                   25
Agility:                       40     Enchant:                       15
Speed:                         40
Endurance:                     65     Misc Skills:
Personality:                   75     Medium Armor:                  10
Luck:                          50     Blunt Weapon:                  15
Axe:                           10
Abilities:                            Spear:                         10
Lady's Favor                          Destruction:                    5
Lady's Grace                          Alteration:                     5
Illusion:                       5
Powers:                               Alchemy:                        5
Star of the West                      Unarmored:                      5
Voice of the Emperor                  Security:                       5
Sneak:                          5
Spells:                               Acrobatics:                     5
Hearth Heal                           Light Armor:                   10
Bound Dagger                          Short Blade:                    5
Summon Ancestral Ghost                Marksman:                       5
Detect Creature                       Mercantile:                    15
Hand-to-Hand:                  10
Section 3: Getting Started
Seyda Neen
----------
Now that you've picked up your papers, you can decide to supplement your income
a little bit.  As a kind of payback for being locked up in prison over an
obvious misunderstanding back on the mainland, you can feel free to abscond
with as much of the Census and Excise folks' stuff as possible.  This includes
a one-time offer.  Because you just got into town, they'll go easy on you once
(and only once) if you happen to be caught stealing while inside the buildings.
(However, should you exist the buildings and re-enter, they will nab you and
prosecute you if you try this!)
Use this to your advantage now and grab that Limeware platter from the shelves
where it sits, asking to be your property.  As soon as you have it in your
hands, and they're screaming, enter your inventory and drop the platter before
they arrive.  Once they've given you a stern warning, take your platter from
the floor, and leave their presence, to find more goods to take from them, of
course!  (While they're not looking this time, since they'll get a wee bit
angry should you try this again, and going back to jail after just being
released seems a bit excessive.)
In the next room you can take just about everything that isn't nailed down
. . . as well as the storeroom down the hall further.  In fact, you get a small
weapon here, which is a nice help as well.  (At least it is if you happen to be
set upon before you get a different one!)  Once finished in those two areas,
take all your ill-gotten gains outside into the courtyard, where there's a
barrel waiting to be plundered.  Having finished that, you can wander on in to
talk to the captain himself.
Take your time to talk with him, get the release fee you've been promised, and
step outside to breathe the sweet air of freedom!  Now, before smelling it too
much, save your game.  The character creation process is long enough that you
really don't want to be stuck doing it again should a crash take place.
(Which would be unusual, but certainly not unheard of.)
Now, what to do with yourself?
Talk to Fargoth the wood elf.  If you're willing to (temporarily) part with the
ring, you can get quite a bit of a disposition boost from both him and the
merchant Arrille.  Well worth it, considering your next stop . . . selling some
of those goods to Arrille in the Tradehouse!  (Even more worth it when you see
the possibilities set forth in finding where Fargoth hides his valuables.)
You can sell off as much as you'd like, and buy anything from Arrile which
tickles your fancy.  For this example, I'm keeping the Limeware Platter and the
Flin which I found.  Everything else has been sold, and the proceeds come to a
bit over 400 gold.  The Platter and Flin will be sold in Caldera, to Creeper,
as the loss of value with Marcinius' low Mercantile skill is too great at this
stage.  (Every coin counts for the moment!)
Fargoth's Hiding Place
----------------------
After selling to Arrille, wander up the stairs and have a talk with everyone.
You can, at this point, accept a quest to seek out Fargoth's secret hiding
place.  If you do so, you will need to wait on the lighthouse, looking down
into the village.  At 11pm, Fargoth will go to his hiding place, and you can
get his treasure after he leaves.  Of course, if you feel like keeping it all
for yourself, that's just fine.  You can just never report back to the fellow
who told you about the job in the first place!  (Hrisskar is the fellow's
name.)
More Excitement
---------------
You should also chat with various residents of the town.  You'll discover that
a tax collector has gone missing (happens a lot, trust me), that a certain
person isn't happy in town, that there are smugglers nearby which need to be
rooted out, and more.  For a peaceful little town, there sure is plenty to deal
with!
The Missing Tax Collector
-------------------------
If you head out of town and take a left, you'll see a large tree in front of
yourself.  Pass that tree on the left, and skirt the edge of the pond to find a
body.  Strip it clean and report back to the Census and Excise folks.
(Specifically Socucius Ergalla, the man you spoke with about your class and
sign.)  You'll then have the choice to keep what money you found, or give it
up.  If you choose to give it up (like a good little Imperial citizen) you will
be asked to find the murderer, and offered a 500 septim reward.  Should you
choose to keep the 200 gold, you will not be told to seek the murderer.  (You
may, however, do so anyway.)
The Hunt For the Murderer
-------------------------
Seeing as how hunting killers is dangerous business, it is wise to find some
kind of weapon!  Fortunately, going for a short stroll will find us a few to
choose from.  Near the lighthouse are a few hollow treetrunks.  One of them
contains a cup and some gold, while another has a fine weapon for a young
axeman (or woman): an Iron Shardaxe.  With this weapon, you may proceed to hunt
the killer down, or you can take a stroll out of town, down the same path you
followed to find the dead taxman.  Instead of veering off, keep walking until
you reach the "manna from heaven" . . . or at least the mage falling out of the
sky.  By stripping the poor lad clean, you'll find a few scrolls which out not
be used (and which again, I've chosen to keep to sell to Creeper), as well as a
fine sword with which to hunt down murderers.  Finally, should neither of these
weapons suit your Imperial, you may of course visit Arrille and stock up on
spells, weapons, armor, potions, and whatnot until you feel comfortable.
That accomplished, the Murderer can be found in the shacks behind the
Tradehouse.  Foryn Gilnith is his name, a Dunmer with an unpleasant
disposition, and someone who interferres with Imperial Law.  Definately someone
who needs a talking to.  Or a killing, which is much more likely.  Having
dispatched him, you may feel free to strip him clean, as well as everything
within his shack, which includes a nice book on the arts of buying and selling.
A fine reward on it's own, but that's not all, as once you return to Socucius
Ergalla, you will recieve 500 gold more for your hard work!
You may finish this quest off by returning the ring to the lighthouse keeper,
who was the tax collector's lover.  Though she doesn't give you much, the two
healing potions she does provide you with are quite useful at this stage, and
you are helping the bereaved lover of an Imperial.  Would you want any less
done for you?  (While you're in the Lighthouse, make sure to check the upper
level for a book you can glance at.  It will aid your unarmored skill, which is
not a bad thing at all if you happen to be a more schollarly Imperial!)
Unhappy Citizen
---------------
Speaking with Vodinius Nuccius gives you the option to suggest to the Silt
Strider travel agent Darvame Hleran that Vodinius Nuccius sent you.  However,
when you do this, you learn that Vodinius Nuccius is not happy in Seyda Neen.
(Who can blame him, it's a backwater.  Not good for us cosmopolitan Imperials.)
If you return and speak to Vodinius Nuccius, he admits his unhappy nature, and
offers to sell you a ring, which he has been unable to sell because it is
cursed.  The proceeds from the ring will help him get out of the little village
of Seyda Neen, and otherwise make his day.
Buying the ring gives you nothing other than the ring itself: Nuccius' Cursed
Ring (Damage Health 10 on Self, Fortify Athletics by 5 for 60 seconds on self,
95/95)
(Note, this is a break even deal if you sell it to Creeper, and you can feel
good about yourself for helping another Imperial.)
Smugglers in the Caves
----------------------
If you go a bit past the Silt Strider platform, you will find a cave called
Addamasartus.  Within this den of vile deviltry is a loathsome pack of
smugglers, hard at work breaking Imperial law.  (Not to mention keeping slaves,
which may be legal in Vvardenfel, but sure doesn't have to sit right with you!)
In the first area is a smuggler who will engage you in melee.  Down the stairs
is a magic-wielding foe, who can be drawn up the stairs if you're cautious.  A
bit beyond the magic wielder is a smuggler with throwing weapons.  Once you've
defeated these three, you can feel free to free the slaves if you'd care to,
and take all that they owned.
Further exploration of the caves will yield more loot underwater, and in a back
area which can be difficult to access.  (Though provides a relatively nice
little ring.)
Though this is not a quest, it is a taste of what your life has become.
From here, you can wander off to Balmora.
Balmora
-------
Before doing much on the main quest, you can head to Caldera and sell all your
loot you've kept to Creeper, in Ghorak Manor.  The easiest way to do this is to
head to the Balmora Mages Guild (left off the platform you arrive on, and then
right down the plaza to the building with an eye on it's sign) and get the
guild guide to send you to Caldera.  Walk out of the guild and follow the
street to the end, where Ghorak Manor will be on your right.  Upstairs will be
Creeper, the Scamp, who buys many types of loot and has 5000 gold each day.
Arriving in Balmora, you need to make your way off the platform, to the right,
and over the bridge.  Cut through the alley and enter the Corner Club, where
you can ask about the whereabouts of the man you're supposed to meet: Caius
Cosades.  Discovering his whereabouts, you'll head up to his house and get
started with his orders for you.
Blades, Caius' First Orders
---------------------------
Speaking to Caius, you are told to go visit the trainers and prepare yourself
for duty.  Once that's accomplished, he gives you 200 gold and suggests that
you look into freelance work, or work with one of the factions (including the
Imperial Legion and Imperial Cult).  Then, if you still insist that you're
ready, he asks you to get information from a man in the Fighter's Guild,
Hasphat Antabolis.  However, you're warned that he's likely to want something
in return for the information he gives out.
Hasphat may be found in the basement of the Fighter's Guild (which is next to
the Mage's Guild), and it is suggested that you finish the beginning Fighter's
Guild quest before doing the mission he gives you.  The reason for this is that
it will give you a bit more practice fighting, as well as a place to store
whatever excess stuff you have.  (The storeroom on the top floor which you
clear out is a very good place to put things for the timebeing.)
(The Fighter's Guild quest is detailed in other FAQs, so you should seek
elsewhere if you need guidance.)
As a quick aside, the reason these Blades quests are in the Getting Started
section is due to a bug.  You need to complete the first couple of Blades
quests before the Orc Mage in the Balmora Mage's Guild has a chance to
disappear.  She has a tendancy to vanish after a fairly short period of time,
and does not reliably return.  Thus, until the first couple Blades quests are
complete, it is inadvisable to do too much else.
Back to Hasphat.  He requests that you go to Arkngthand and bring him back a
Dwemer Puzzle Box.  Simple enough, except for the road being guarded, the box
itself being inside a ruin overrun by bandits, and your relatively weak state.
Ah well, such is the life of a brave Imperial Citizen.
To reach the ruin, go out of the gates near the Silt Strider, turn left and
cross the bridges, then take a left at the first sign, and follow the gradual
hill to the right.  Eventually you will reach a large bridge, guarded by a
rather unpleasant man bent on killing you.  Either dispatch him or outrun him,
but make your way across the bridge and up to the right, where you'll see a
crank, which when turned will give you access to the ruin.
Inside, you will need to defeat or evade the two guards in the main area as you
descend.  Once you have reached the floor, climb the rocks opposite the
entryway to reach the upper level of that side.  There you will find a door to
your left.  Inside is the bandit boss . . . and the Puzzle Box.  Defeat him (or
grab and dash if you can withstand his punishment) and return to Hasphat for
your information.
Then bring that report to Caius for your next job!
Blades, Caius' Second Orders
----------------------------
Next Caius needs information from Sharn gra-Muzgob.  He warns you that she'll
expect some silly errand to be performed.  Telling you to look for her at the
Balmora Mage's Guild, he sends you on your way.
Tracking her down in the basement, you find out that she does indeed want
something done for her.  A little tomb raiding, to be precise.  She outfits you
with a few scrolls and a magic dagger (spirits cannot be harmed by mundane
weapons) and asks you to journey to the Andrano Anscestral Tomb to recover a
skull.
Setting off from Seyda Neen, you need to turn right as you leave the Silt
Strider platform, and then follow the path to the left, bending around a hill.
Immediately after this bend, the tomb is visible to your left in the hillside.
Ready yourself for battle, because that's what you'll face!
Inside there are skeletons, anscestral ghosts, and bonewalkers.  In order to
reach the skull, go down the stairs into the shrine room (stopping to check out
the body of course) and then proceed to the left.  Follow this passage down
into a large room with a couple of chests and many urns.  Immediately outside
this room is a door which you will enter, and travel down a passage to another
door.  This is the door which holds the skull you seek, guarded by a Bonewalker!
Having dispatched the creatures in your way, you may choose to search the
entire tomb for treasure, or merely head back to Balmora with your skull in
hand.  Regardless, once you reach the Mage's Guild again, you've finished with
Sharn, and may at last go about your Imperial business without the pressure of
unpleasant disappearing acts.
The end of this particular quest, is of course when you return the information
Sharn has given you to Caius.
Section 4: Joining the Imperial Legion
Gnisis, Fort Darius
-------------------
A frontier outpost, and the only Imperial Legion post which will accept
recruits, Fort Darius is located in Gnisis, which is accessable via Silt
Strider from a number of other cities.  In order to join the Legion, you must
visit General Darius, who is downstairs in the Madach Tradehouse.
By joining, you recieve an Imperial Chain Cuirass.  Each time you appear before
another member of the Legion and attempt to talk with them, you MUST be wearing
some kind of Imperial Curiass.  If you do not, they will not speak with you.
Section 5: Joining the Imperial Cult
Fort Moonmoth
-------------
(The fort is located out the Balmora gates and to the left, over the bridges,
only a short walk away.)
Easy to reach from Balmora, Fort Moonmoth provides us with an outstanding place
to drop in and join the Imperial Cult at.  Unfortunately, when we talk to
Somutis Vunnis. it becomes clear that while he can invite us in to the Cult, he
has no tasks for us to perform!  The fee to join the Imperial Cult is a small
matter, only 50 coins.  This is a sum that our prior exploration allows us to
pay, and gladly.
Rest easy, there is plenty of work waiting for us in Ebonheart.  For now, we
can be satisfied that Imperial Cult Altar blessings are merely 10 gold, instead
of 25, and we're a member of the big Imperial family which crosses the lands
. . . or at least the southern lands.
Ebonheart
---------
Getting to Ebonheart is not that difficult, as a number of ships travel there,
and it's not far from Vivec or Seyda Neen if you don't mind a short walk.  Once
in Ebonheart it is a small matter of wandering into the castle compound and
finding the home of the Cult.  (This is easier if you've bothered to buy the
spell, or scrolls of, Divine Intervention.)
Once in Ebonheart, you may explore your options for advancement and duties with
the members of the Cult.  (Which shall be detailed in section 7.)
Section 6: Imperial Legion Missions
Gnisis, Fort Darius
-------------------
The Land Deed
-------------
After joining the Legion, Darius is interested in proof of your loyalty to the
Imperial agenda.  To this end, he sends you to collect a land deed from the
Widow Vabdas whose house is outside the northern gates of Gnisis, and to the
left.
After talking to the widow, you discover that her husband was in fact murdered.
The proof of this foul deed is to be found inside the Gnisis Eggmine, which
lies on a hill above the town.
Getting inside is simple, as a Legion member you merely talk to the guard.
Once inside, you should progress to the lower part of the eggmine, avoiding the
grumpy orc sentry by running past him to the opposite door.
Inside this new area is an underground stream.  And, lo and behold, the ghost
of the murdered husband.  The orc sentry has killed him and dumped both his
body and the murder weapon in the water.  You need to dive down and recover the
axe, then return to the sentry's post and wait for him to attack you.  Slay him
lest you be murdered in the same manner as his last victim!
Report to Darius after the deed is done and show him the axe as proof.  Now
Lugrub gro-Ogdum shall trouble the people of Gnisis no more!  Your reward is an
Imperial Broadsword, which is not a terrible blade, but if you're inclined to
use long blades, you should have acquired a better one earlier in this guide.
So, we shall merely sell it, and move on to our next mission.
You should be able to earn a promotion to Spearman at this time.  (Which will
garner you a shield, something you may very well not have yet.)
(Note, it is POSSIBLE to kill the Widow Vabdas and take the land deed, though
since this is hardly befitting a member of the Imperial Legion, the above path
should prove adequate.)
Assuming you solve the quest leaving the widow intact, you can speak to General
Darius about the land deed and be given the opportunity to give to a fund to
assist her.  This has no known effect other than making you feel good about
yourself.
Gnisis Eggmine Blight Cure
--------------------------
Darius asks you to clear up the Blight which has afflicted the Kwama Queen in
the mine.  He tells you about Hetman Abelmawia, who will sell you a scroll of
cure blight disease.  Armed with that, and your steel, you're ordered back into
the Eggmine.
Hetman Abelmawia's house is on the northern side of Gnisis, relatively close to
the Tribunal Temple.  He'll sell you scrolls enough to deal with the queen.
(Which is one, if you do it correctly, standing beside her, and not in front.)
The queen is located just to the left of where you entered the lower eggmine
when dashing past Lugrub.  She is, however, guarded by various warriors and
foragers, which will require subdual (and which can be very dangerous if you're
still weak).  As quickly as you can, cure her and make your way back out.  (In
fact, at this point, it may be your only option to charge the queen, cure her,
and then use an intervention spell to escape.  Particularly if you have yet to
advance a level, which is quite possible if you've been following the
walkthrough and chose to do Legion missions first.)
(Unless you want to explore the Dwemer ruins which are attatched to the mine at
this time, in order to gain pieces to other quests.  If you do so, make sure to
grab a piece of scrap metal.  Of course, that assumes you're string enough to
handle the warriors and foragers in the queen's area.)
Returning to Darius, your job is done.  He rewards you with 100 gold.
You should be able to earn your next promotion at this time, garnering an
Imperial Steel Cuirass, a welcome upgrade from the Chain Cuirass, and finally a
piece of Heavy Armor for your torso.
Missing Trooper
---------------
This time you're sent on a search and rescue mission.  Madura Seran is missing
from Ald Velothi, up north.  You must travel from Gnisis to Ald Velothi to find
out what happened.
The journey may be hazardous, so be prepared.  Along the way you may encounter
those who would take advantage of your genorosity.  If you're still weak, do
not hang about trying to give aid to those who may not be trustworthy.
Remember your mission and it's importance to the Imperial Legion.
Arriving in Ald Velothi, you discover that the trooper has been taken by
Ashlanders, and is being held on a hill nearby.  You can kill all of the
Kidnappers, or pay a ransom of 500 gold.  If you're still young and
inexperienced, your only option may be to pay.  This should be fine still,
assuming you have not spent all the money you've been able to save up, there's
enough to pay the coin and worry about it another day.
Escorting Madura Seran back to the Ald Velothi Outpost and then returning to
Gnisis to see Darius completes your task.  You are rewarded with a reputation
point for this effort.
Missing Tax Collector, Again
----------------------------
With all the tax collectors that go missing, you'd think that the Imperial
Legion would start sending out armed parties to collect them.  But, again, one
is missing, and Darius is sending you to investigate.  Ragash gra-Shuzgub was
last seen at Arvs Drelen, the old Velothi tower inhabited by Baladas, a
Telvanni.  The tower in question is near the northern gate of Gnisis, and is
entered near where you must ascend to travel to the eggmine.
Entering Arvs Drelen, you will need to fight some rats.  Simple enough, indeed,
though you need to be wary of opening the wrong doors, as more powerful foes
lurk in this wizard's abode.  Turning to your right as you enter, you will soon
find a locked-up tax collector, as well as a bedroom in which lies a key to the
summoning room of Arvs Drelen.
Taking the key up to the top of the tower, you will enter a room with a
Daedroth which, fortunately for you, is not interested in killing anyone right
now.  Above this you will find Baladas who will agree to let the tax collector
go on the condition that nobody bother him about taxes again.  (Though it may
be that you will have to bribe the grumpy wizard with a few hundred gold coins
before he sees this as the case.)
Taking the key given to you by Baladas, you may free the orc and escort her
outside.  Returning to Darius will complete your mission.  There is no reward
for this mission.
After completing this mission, you should be able to advance, gaining more
pieces of heavy armor.
A Conspiracy Against the Emperor
--------------------------------
Darius is concerned that there may be a plot afoot amongst some of the troopers
in the garrison.  He's worried that they may be members of the Talos Cult.
Your job is to discover proof of a conspiracy against the Emperor!
Visiting the garrison barracks and asking about will lead you to a Legion
member named Oritius Maro.  Of course, he's not interested in talking until you
sweeten him up a little.  (Cash is usually enough to make him talk.)  Once his
lips start moving, he'll direct you to the storeroom, where a trap door leads
to his co-conspirator Arius Rulician, and an altar for the talos cult.
Once inside, you can speak to Arius, then pick the lock on the chest atop the
altar.  Taking the plan causes Arius to attack, so be on your guard!  Once
you've defeated him (hopefully not as difficult now with your armor upgrades)
you will need to get out of the garrison, past Oritius.
Once both are dead, you may return and present the proof to Darius, ending this
mission to his satisfaction.  There is no reward for this mission.
You should be able to advance again, though since the requirements are getting
steeper, it may be that you'll have to train up a bit.  This should serve to
give you a bit more health, which will serve you well as you move on about your
business with the Legion.  If you can advance, you'll be given pauldrons and
boots for your accomplishments.
This is also the last quest Darius has for you, so now it's off to Fort
Moonmoth near Balmora!
Balmora, Fort Moonmoth
----------------------
Before hitting the Legion fort here, it may be advisable to pick up a piece of
scrap metal.  You could have done this inside the Gnisis Eggmine, or in Balmora
at the Alchemist's shop, or even in Arkngthand.  But, if you didn't, keep those
locations in mind.
In Fort Moonmoth, your contact is Radd Hard-Heart.  He'll get you started on the
duties of a Champion (and promote you to Champion if you left Gnisis to train
before reporting in to Moonmoth) and give you more chances to rise through the
ranks.
Bouyant Armigers Hunting Challenge
----------------------------------
The Legion has been challenged by the Bouyant Armigers (a local military
organization) to a hunt.  In order to make the Legion look good, you're asked
to retrieve some scrap metal, which comes from fallen Dwemer centurions.  (Or
from the locations I mentioned before!)
Should you not have any Scrap Metal, by far the easiest way to get some is to
buy it in Balmora.  If you feel like engaging in a bit of combat for it, go
ahead and go back to Arkngthand, as there are pieces spread throughout the
area, usually found in metal kegs.
Once you've recovered a piece of scrap metal and given it to Radd, your mission
is finished, job once again well done.  Nicely, your reward for this is 500
gold, which helps out a pocketbook plagued with far too much spending and not
nearly enough earning.
Rescue of a Hermit
------------------
Radd needs you to find out what happened to Jocien Ancois, who has been
teaching imperial culture and virtue to ashlanders at the Erabenimsun Camp.  He
has apparently been taken from there, and it's imperative that he be rescued.
Radd will mark the camp's location on your map, and asks you to investigate and
resolve this problem.
Setting off to the camp (which is in Molag Amur) may be dangerous, so be on
your toes.  Watch for dangerous creatures on (or off) the road, and steer clear
of the many natural hazards as well!  In addition, the route itself is
difficult to describe.  It may in fact be easiest to just garner some sort of
levitation or water-walking method and make a run from Sadrith Mora.  However,
it's not impossible to navigate through Molag Amur, just difficult.  Keep an
eye on your map and be very careful, you should make it through.
Once you reach the camp, speaking to the Ashlanders reveals that the hermit
went to see a wise woman who left the Ashlander tribe, and practices foul
magic.  Sounds like this could turn ugly, so make sure you're ready for
whatever may come.
Travelling to the west, you can find the camp of Mabrigash, and more
importantly the head magic weaver, Zennammu.  It's relatively simple, as Jocien
tore pages from a book to guide you.  Upon reaching the camp, you discover that
in exchange for the hermit, they want another man!  Assaba-Bentus is a fine
man, and will apparently do nicely.  Jocien will be released should you bring
Assaba-Bentus to them!
Returning to the Erabenimsun Camp, you may find Assaba-Bentus and speak to him
of the problem you face.  If you suggest to him that he may not be able to
resist their charms, he will brag about having escaped them already.  If you
suggest he do so again, he'll agree, and follow you back to the womens' camp.
Upon escorting Assaba-Bentus to the camp, you may speak again with Zennammu
about the hunter, and Jocien.  As agreed, the hermit is released.  Speaking
with him, he assures you that he'll find his own way back to the Erabenimsun
Camp, and you are free to return to Radd Hard-Heart with the good news.
The reward for this mission is nothing.
(As a note, a side quest you can pick up in this region involves an escaped
slave.  If you choose, you can escort the slave to Ebonheart, which will work
out well for you should you decide to begin with the Imperial Cult quests.  If
this is what you decide to do, leave Molag Amur and head to Molag Mar, where
you may catch a boat to Vivec, and from Vivec to Ebonheart.)
Rescue The Imperial Citizen
---------------------------
Dandsa is in danger and Radd is sending you to deal with the problem.  You must
travel to Abernanit, a cave to the southeast of Gnaar Mok, and rescue her!
Getting there is not too difficult, as you may travel back to Balmora, turn
south, then after the egg mine cut west over the Odai Plateau and down to Hla
Oad, where a boat may take you to Gnaar Mok.
Arriving at Gnaar Mok, head to the southwest.  On an island closeby, you will
find the cave Abernanit.  (In a pool of swampwater, the door facing away from
the town.)  Once inside, you will encounter a number of bandit/smuggler types.
They keep Dandsa captive up the flight of stairs.  Once you rescue her, you
must escort her outside in order to allow her to escape.
The cave itself does have some loot in it, and may be worth picking over
carefully if you are so inclined.  Returning to Radd will ccomplete your
mission.  If you've followed the established quest pattern, you should be ready
to advance again.
Stop the Rampaging Netch
------------------------
Returning to Gnaar Mok, you will find that if you wander the coastline around
the passage to the town, and to the north, there are a Bull Netch and Betty
Netch which are aggressive to you.  These two, when killed, will give you a
different message.  Once you have recieved the message about killing the
breeding netches twice, you can return to Radd.  (These creatures are actually
found near Gnaar Mok at all times, and may be slain at any point prior to the
quest in order to immediately complete Radd's task.)
Execute Sorkvild the Raven
--------------------------
A necromancer (whose magic is outlawed by the Dunmer) has set up a stronghold
just outside of Dagon Fel in an old Dwemer tower.  Your task is to prove to the
Dunmer that the Imperial Legion is always ready to root out lawbreakers.  Radd
sends you to slay this foul spellcaster.
Easy enough to find, the tower lies just outside of Dagon Fel, quite close to
the docks.  Once inside, there are a number of Sorkvild's allies on the bottom
floor, and then Sorkvild himself on the second floor.  You will need to fight
at least Sorkvild, but it is worth it to kill the others for their items as
well.
Once you have defeated Sorkvild, feel free to enjoy the spoils of his tower.
His helmet (the Masque of Clavicus Vile) has a constant effect of Fortify
Personality by 30, as well as being an exceedingly strudy piece of Heavy Armor.
Various Dwemer items may be found in the tower as well.
Returning to Radd with the good news complete not only this mission, but all of
the jobs he has available for you to do.  You must move on to another Fort to
continue your advancement in the Legion.
Ald'ruhn, Fort Buckmoth
-----------------------
Located out the small gate behind the Fighter's Guild, atop a hill, Fort
Buckmoth will see you taking your orders from Imsin the Dreamer, who is found
downstairs near the Imperial Cult Altar.
Collect Evidence of Smuggling
-----------------------------
Imsin starts you out searching for evidence of Drinar Varyon's involvement in
Dwemer artifact smuggling.  He tells you Drinar lives in Ald'ruhn, and you can
indeed find him, near Ienas' house.
Entering the room, search carefully amongst the redware pots near him.  Amidst
them is (barely visible) a Dwemer Tube.  Returning the tube to Imsin completes
your mission.  (Note that it appears Drinar will NOT notice when you take the
tube, and report you for a crime.  This is good, because he's right near you
when you're searching for the tube itself!)
This should allow you to advance again, if you meet the requirements.  (Though
I have to admit my note-taking got sloppy here, and I'm not positive that this
is the quest that gave Marcinius Knight Bachelor status.)
The Rescue of Joncis Dalomax
----------------------------
Near Hla Oad there is a Daedric Ruin, Ashurninibi.  Inside is a captive Knight
whose ransom is too much for the Legion to pay.  Thus, Imsin is sending you in
to extract the man, and mete out justice to any who attempt to stop you.
It is relatively easy to find the ruin if you follow the coast north from Hla
Oad.  Around it are the typical Daedric creatures (and the normal ones nearby)
which are always a challenge if one is not prepared.  Once inside, you can
expect to face some dangerous opponents, though if you're cautious they may be
easily dispatched.
Joncis Dalomax may be discovered in the room beyond the altar chamber, and will
be happy to find his own way out once you arrive to tell him you've eliminated
the orcs who held him captive.
Returning to Imsin will provide you with your reward, which is a whole lot of
nothing!  Ah well, on to the next mission.
Recover a Maiden's Token
------------------------
While the Legion is in competition with the Bouyant Armiger's, they cannot
stand by and watch as a member of that organization is blackmailed.  You are
being sent to recover a glove which was given as a gift from a Dunmer woman of
stature to a Boyuant Armiger, but has been obtained by a Telvanni Outcast.
To find the Telvanni, Verona Nelas in Assumanu, you must travel to the Island
upon which Ald Redaynia lies.  Southeast of the tower is a cavern (which faces
south) and inside lies your goal.
Though it is necessary to deal with some minions, you should be able to talk to
Verona and ask her to return the glove.  If you are sufficiently charming, she
should agree that she's got better things to do with her time and give you the
glove.  The other option is to simply kill her, though it seems needless and
contrary to Imperial law.
Returning the glove to Imsin completes your quest, though it would also be
possible to seek out Ilmeni Dren in Vivec.  Her apartment is Canal South-One on
St. Delyn Canton.  There is no noticable affect in finishing this way.  There
is no reward involved in the completion of this quest.
You should be able to advance again, given adequate skills and statistics.  (My
notes for this were shoddy, and I am not 100% sure this is the quest which
allowed Marcinius to reach Knight Protector status.)
This is the final quest Imsin has for you, thus it is time to once again seek
elsewhere.
Ebonheart, Fort Hawkmoth
------------------------
Frald the White will give you quests in the Hawkmoth Garrison.  He can be most
easily found by climbing the stairs in the courtyard outside the Garrison, then
turning right atop the step, and entering the door.
No Courtesy?
------------
Unhappy to say the least, Frald has been forced to listen to a Bouyant Armiger
from Ghostgate speak of how the Legion lacks in the "finer" arts.  (Amusing
when you consider that Imperials have higher Personality and Speechcraft than
pretty much anyone else.)
Your job is to go and prove to this Dunmer (Salyn Sarethi, found on the lower
level of the Tower of Dusk) that Imperial Legion members DO in fact have such a
skills within them!  If your Intelligence is too low, you will be told to seek
out a copy of the Red Book of Riddles.  Read it and carry it with you when you
meet with Salyn.  If you do not have a copy (there is one available earlier on
in the Imperial Cult/Legion quests, thus Marcinius had acquired it already) you
may get a copy in Ald'ruhn by asking Codes Callonus.
Speaking to Salyn, he challenges you to a contest of riddles.  Assuming your
intelligence is high enough, or you've taken care of getting the book, you will
be given a conversation option which is obviously the answer after each
question.  (It is the third, and only one which even looks like an answer.)
After having won (or lost) return to Frald in Ebonheart to finish this mission.
If you won, he will give you a Speechcraft Tome (2920, Second Seed) for your
good work.
Execute the Traitor
-------------------
You must slay Honthjolf, a man who betrayed the Legion.  He has become a guard
at Aharnabi, serving Daedra worshippers.  Frald warns you that Honthjolf was a
Knight Errant of the Legion, and thus is a skilled opponent.  This den of scum
is found near the Shrine of Azura.  It is easiest to search the coastline,
looking inland, as the entrance is not at all far from the water.
Once inside the cave, you will find a number of relatively easy opponents (they
may still give you problems if you're not careful, however) and Honthjolf who
is all alone in a small closed off section of the cave.  (Apparently making
himself quite at home.)
After slaying him, you may return to Frald to complete your mission.
Vile Slanderer
--------------
Suryn Athones, an Ordinator in the Justice Offices has been spreading foul lies
about the Legion.  Frald the White asks you to pay him a visit and silence his
foul mouth with blood.
When you confront Suryn, he indeed does say foul things about the Legion.  In
order to be sure you aren't given a bounty for fightig (and killing) this
miscreant, you should taunt him into attacking you.  Like all Ordinators, he
can be a tough fight if you let him cast too many spells.  Fortunately, you're
face to face with him, and should be able to defeat him handily.
Though Frald doesn't give you a reward on your return, Suryn's equipment is
worth quite a sum of money indeed.
Escort a Murderer Home
----------------------
It is a sad thing when a Knight becomes a murderer (don't you know all about
that) but it is even more disheartening when one cannot get a fair trial.
Frald needs you to find Saprius Entius in Vivec and escort him back to
Ebonheart, where he can be sent to the Empire for a trial.
Arriving in Vivec (the fastest way is by Almsivi Intervention) you may speak to
residents (I discovered the rumor by talking to an Ordinator) about Entius to
learn that he was spotted in the Arena.  Once you arrive in the Waistworks,
it's possible to discover that he's hiding in the storage area in the
Canalworks.
When you speak to Saprius, two Ordinators attack immediately.  You must defeat
them with Entius' help.  (Be careful not to let him die, or to accidentally hit
him, as these are bad for your mission.  Also, don't shut the door before
talking to him, or you'll be stuck inside with him, unable to attack the
Ordinators.)
After stripping the Ordinators clean (which equates to a large score indeed)
you may escort Saprius out.  The easiest way to get him away from Vivec is
through the Underworks, and out into the sea through a drain.  Then you can
simply swim west to land and continue south to Ebonheart.  (Be careful, he
doesn't swim very fast, and has trouble following between land and water
and water and land.  DON'T LOSE HIM.)
Frald is very happy with your work, and though this is his last task for you,
he has a helmet which his father gave to him, and he'd like you to have it now.
The Helm of Graff the White is a piece of Heavy Armor with a decent rating that
provides a constant 10% Reflect.
Ebonheart, Grand Council Chambers
---------------------------------
Once you've proven yourself worthy (become a Knight Protector) Varus Vantinius,
Knight of the Imperial Dragon of the Order of Ebonheart will offer you a pair
of missions which will earn you the rank of Knight of the Garland.  Varus is
found atop the steps, in the room with the Governor.
Recover the Lord's Mail
-----------------------
Stored in a well-guarded shrine, the wonderous Lord's Mail has been stolen.
Varus needs you to recover it, and quickly.  He gives you a key to the shrine,
which is located in the Imperial Comission, below.
Searching the shrine, you may find that there is a well hidden door (and quite