Quest · NPC
The Riddle
The Riddle is an entry in the Quests database, listed under NPC.
What people say
Questor Offer
I am [quest giver], and I need the services of a hunter of men. I am in love with [spouse]. Alas, [he/she] refuses to marry unless I prove my worthiness by answering a riddle [his/her] mentor [hermit] left behind when [he/she] vanished. I need you to find [him/her] and find the answer to [his/her] riddle. I will pay you [gold] gold pieces if you succeed.
Refuse Quest
I will continue my search for an adventurer willing to take up my charge. If you meet anyone who would be interested in such a quest, direct them to [quest giver].
Accept Quest
The only person who might help you find [hermit] is [spouse]. [He/she] can be found in [spouse's place]. Take these flowers. They are [his/her] favorites. They may gain you some favor with [him/her]. Here is a letter with [hermit]'s riddle inscribed upon it. If you have not returned in three months, I will assume that you have failed.
Quest Complete
[quest giver] rips open the letter from [hermit]. "Kindness! Of course. Now I understand why [spouse] sent me on this quest. It is not enough to love [him/her], I have to show [him/her] kindness as well. You have been most helpful, [your first name]. Here is the gold I promised you."
Rumors During Quest
[quest giver] is smitten with love. [He/she] has been trying to get [spouse] to accept a marriage proposal for ages.
Rumors Postfailure
I hear that [spouse] over in [spouse's place] married. [quest giver] will be heartbroken when [he/she] finds out.
Rumors Postsuccess
Good news! [spouse] and [quest giver] were married recently.
Questor Postsuccess
Anything for the [your race] that found the answer to my riddle. [spouse] and I are married, you know.
Questor Postfailure
You are the [your race] that was unable to find the answer to the hermit's riddle. I have no use for failed heroes.
Quest Log Entry
[the quest date]: [quest giver] of [quest giver's place] asked me to find [hermit]. Supposedly, [hermit] has the answer to a riddle. The only clue I have is that [he/she] once worked with [spouse] in [spouse's place]. I have three months to report my success.
Message 1011
The [flowers] were not really necessary. [hermit] left to study under the famous teacher [teacher] in [school's town]. If you give [him/her] this book, [he/she] may look upon you favorably.
Message 1012
[hermit] asked me not to reveal [his/her] whereabouts to strangers. However, since you bring [book] from [spouse], you are clearly not just some stranger. [hermit] secluded [himself/herself] in a dungeon to study arcane lore. I have marked its location on your map. Good luck, [your name].
Message 1013
I hate being bothered! If the only way to get you to leave me alone is to give you the answer to that stupid riddle, then here, take it. Now get out of here before I summon a fire daedra to show you the way.
Message 1014
Speak not of love or hate, but tell me this: what gift can you give to me that I can never buy for myself?
Message 1015
On [the quest date], I spoke with [spouse]. [He/she] told me that [hermit] left to study under [teacher] in [school's town].
Message 1016
On [the quest date], I met with [hermit]'s teacher, [teacher] of [school's town]. [He/she] said that [hermit] had secluded [himself/herself] in [the dungeon].
Message 1017
Speak not of love or hate, but tell me this: what gift can you give to me that I can never buy for myself? 'It's KINDNESS, stupid!' -- Symbols used in the QRC file: -- -- [today's date] occurs 2 times. -- [he/she] occurs 12 times. -- [him/her] occurs 8 times. -- [himself/herself] occurs 3 times. -- [his/her] occurs 3 times. -- [your first name] occurs 1 time. -- [your name] occurs 2 times. -- [the quest date] occurs 1 time. -- [your race] occurs 2 times. -- [the dungeon] occurs 1 time. -- [quest giver's place] occurs 1 time. -- [spouse's place] occurs 4 times. -- [school's town] occurs 4 times. -- [book] occurs 1 time. -- [flowers] occurs 1 time. -- [gold] occurs 3 times. -- [hermit] occurs 12 times. -- [quest giver] occurs 8 times. -- [spouse] occurs 10 times. -- [teacher] occurs 3 times.
Quest text as stored in the quest files. Words in [square brackets], such as [your name] or [quest giver], are macros the game fills in when the line is spoken.
Category: Quests