A Fateful Song

Questor Offer

Here's a rather amusing accounting that may appeal to your morbid sense of humor. Seems there's this untalented bard with a penchant for rude limericks about former patrons. As it turns out, [his/her] knowledge of genealogy was lacking, and [he/she] sang a song about an incestuous duke to [his/her] new patroness, the duke's daughter. Interested in accounting this uncouth artiste for [reward] gold pieces?

Refuse Quest

Did I misunderstand you, or did you really say no? How do you expect to appreciate the rich tapestry of humanity if you don't have time to butcher a lousy musician?

Accept Quest

I thought it would appeal. Apparently, the bard is aware of our contract and is hiding in a dismal hole called [the dungeon]. Shouldn't be more than a minor scuffle, but do not let down your guard. A desperate songster can be an unpredictable adversary. Be back in [first part time] days to collect your accounting fee. Good luck.

Quest Fail

I'm willing to bet that bard is not launched into Oblivion yet. But you're here. That seems odd to me. Does it to you?

Quest Complete

Ah, did you stay to hear the final note from that boorish instrumentalist? Here's your cut for being the instrument of the bard's requiem: [reward] gold pieces. Enjoy.

Rumors During Quest

I wonder whether that duke really did have incest with his daughter.

That poor [monster] couldn't even carry a tune anyhow.

Rumors Postfailure

Well, [monster] may have moved on but we'll always remember [his/her] songs.

I hear that duchess is madder than a magister about the bard getting away.

Rumors Postsuccess

They say you can still hear [monster]'s mocking song in the breeze at night.

I, for one, am happy that [monster]'s dead; [he/she] was an awful bore.

Questor Postsuccess

Ah, hello, [your first name]. 'Tis music to my eyes to see thee again.

Questor Postfailure

How can I greet thee, [your first name]? You have failed to slay the bard. A very sour note on your record, indeed.

Quest Log Entry

You have slain [monster].

Message 1020

[the quest date]: The Dark Brotherhood has sent me to assassinate a bard by the name of [monster] and be back to [quest giver] of [quest giver's place] in [first part time] days. This bard is apparently in hiding in a dungeon called [the dungeon]. -- Symbols used in the QRC file: -- -- [he/she] occurs 2 times. -- [his/her] occurs 3 times. -- [your first name] occurs 2 times. -- [the quest date] occurs 1 time. -- [first part time] occurs 2 times. -- [monster] occurs 7 times. -- [the dungeon] occurs 4 times. -- [quest giver's place] occurs 1 time. -- [monster] occurs 1 time. -- [quest giver] occurs 1 time. -- [reward] occurs 3 times.