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Who Gets the Totem
Who Gets the Totem is an entry in the Quests database, listed under Unknown.
What people say
Questor Offer
[your first name], I'm glad you could meet me here. The Blades and your emperor need you again. You may or may not be aware that the Totem of Tiber Septim has been found. For a brief time Lord Woodborne of Wayrest had it. Where he got it from is still a mystery. The Blades mounted an assault upon Woodborne Hall to retrieve it. Although the Hall fell, many of our number fell with it. We sacked the Woodborne Hall, but the Totem was gone. I have reason to believe that Gothryd has the Totem. The Blades no longer have the men to mount an assault on Castle Daggerfall. You have shown yourself to be quite adept at getting in and out of these places. Would you go into Castle Daggerfall and retrieve the Totem of Tiber Septim?
Refuse Quest
These are dark times, indeed. If Gothryd gets the Mantella as well, Tamriel will be thrown into a civil war.
Accept Quest
I knew I could count on you, [your first name]. The Totem is most likely in the Daggerfall treasury. It is a huge room, quite unmistakable. I am leaving in a couple of days. I shall send word to you where you can meet me after you get the Totem. Should you succeed, the Emperor has instructed me to gift you with an artifact of great power and renown. [artifact4]!
Quest Log Entry
[the quest date]: Lady Brisienna has asked me to bring her the Totem of Tiber Septim. It is hidden in the treasury of Castle Daggerfall. She fears that assassins are after her, and will send me a letter revealing her current whereabouts when I escape the castle. Whoever holds the Totem has the potential to control mighty Numidium and forge a new empire, just like Tiber Septim did so long ago.
Message 1011
[your name], Come at once to [tavern's town] in [tavern's region]. I will be waiting at [tavern] for you. The fate of the empire could be at stake. -- Lady Brisienna
Message 1015
A voice in your head intones... "You are [your name]. You are my new host. Know this now and resolutely. You are not worthy to carry the Totem of Tiber Septim. Only those of his blood line may carry me. I will give you a year and a day to accomplish this."
Message 1017
[the quest date]: The Totem of Tiber Septim spoke to me in my head! It claims that only those with royal blood can lay claim to the Totem. It has given me one year and one day to decide who shall be its true wielder.
Message 1020
[your name], You are on a quest to retrieve the Totem of Tiber Septim. Do not deny it. My spies have confirmed this. The Totem is not for commoners, and you cannot use it. Bring the Totem to me and I will pay you 100,000 gold pieces. It is a king's ransom by any measure. You should be warned, neither Wayrest nor Daggerfall are loyal to the throne. I am the only regent on the Iliac Bay that can be trusted. The others will only use it to destroy me. Akorithi Queen of Sentinel
Message 1021
Noble [your first name], My ears have picked up rumors that you are searching for the Totem of Tiber Septim. I too have hunted for this wondrous artifact for many years. Should you find it, I would pay you a healthy ransom, enough to buy your own ship. I will match or exceed any price that Gothryd or Akorithi might offer. Never forget your real friends. King Eadwyre, of Wayrest
Message 1022
[your name], You are not orcish. How could you possibly understand what it is like? My people are treated like barbarians. Slaughtered upon sight. Is it so unusual that we respond in kind? Violence begets violence. I aspire to raise my race from the mire. I will bring them to equal standing with the other races of Tamriel. To do this I must have the Totem of Tiber Septim. I will not insult you by promising that no blood will be shed. I do swear by my crown and by my heirs I shall not attempt to hold sway beyond the borders of Orsinium. My goal is not to conquer Tamriel, but to create the orcish homeland. I am in possession of an artifact that I am sure you would want to possess. It is yours if you but give me the Totem of Tiber Septim. -- Gortwog, Warlord and King
Message 1023
[your name], You will soon have the Totem of Tiber Septim in your hands. It is foreseen in the stars, and I have read them. Know you this. All of mortal stature are filled with pride and greed. To give the Totem to any of them is to let loose mortal vanity upon this world. They will destroy the very thing they covet. I have no earthly desires. I have no mortal pride, no petty greed. Only one such as I can wield the Totem safely, for I would take it into the Aetherius and leave behind this earthly shell. So long as the Totem exists, it is a danger to all on Tamriel. Bring me the Totem and I will safeguard the world. I will not offer you gold or gems. I will offer you what only I can give. Fame. Your reputation throughout Tamriel will soar. Lord of the Necromancers, King of the Worms
Message 1024
[your name], Centuries ago, Tiber Septim ruled the land and forged an empire with great Numidium. The secret of Numidium's power lies in its heart, carried within the Mantella. It is the heart of Tiber Septim's battlemage. It is my heart. It is my Mantella. It is my Totem. It belongs to me, and to none other. I have won and lost an empire. I have no desire to tamper further with mortal affairs. I have in my possession the [artifact2], one of the world's greatest artifacts. You may have it in exchange for the Totem. My most loyal agent will await your arrival in [temple's town] of [temple's region], at [temple]. Underking
Message 1025
[your name], If you are reading this, you must have gotten the Totem and escaped from the dungeons of Castle Daggerfall. I am in [newplace's town], of [newplace's region] at [newplace]. Bring the Totem there as soon as possible. -- Lady Brisienna
Message 1030
A page dressed in the livery of Sentinel hands you a letter, and silently walks away.
Message 1031
A portly man bearing the standard of Wayrest approaches you with a letter. His somber expression never changes, and he speaks not a word. He leaves as silently as he arrived.
Message 1032
A heavily-cloaked figure shuffles toward you. As you prepare to defend yourself, a gnarled green hand shoots forth with a letter. Stunned, you do nothing as the figure shuffles away.
Message 1033
A hand grips your wrist from behind. Spinning, you open your mouth to shout for the guards. A skeletal hand stuffs a letter into your mouth. The heavily-robed skeleton releases your wrist and turns away, unnoticed by other passersby.
Message 1034
A letter floats through the air toward you. Strangely, nobody else seems to notice it. The letter tucks itself into your pack.
Message 1040
Hand over the Totem, or we'll slaughter you where you stand. Well? Are you going to give it to us, or make us take it from you?
Message 1041
Then we'll just have to take it.
Message 1042
Coward. Now get lost. Oh yeah. I was told you should go see Nalfuga, whoever that is.
Message 1043
You don't even have it?! Now I'm going to kill you just for the fun of it.
Message 1050
The Totem of Tiber Septim! It is a priceless artifact. I shall guard it well and keep the rebellious powers of Daggerfall and Wayrest in check. Take your reward, [your first name]. You have earned it tenfold. You must keep your keen eyes open for the Mantella. Any rumors must be hunted down with vigor. Without the Mantella, the Totem is useless.
Message 1051
Fool! Did you really think I would pay you for the Totem? Kill the [your race]!
Message 1052
A nation of Orcs is within my grasp. You have given my people a chance at freedom, [your name]. Should you ever recover the Mantella itself, I shall reward you thrice over for it.
Message 1053
I see you have come to your senses. I should have you slain, but I have more honor than that. Instead I shall reward you. Here, take [goldgoth] gold pieces for your turnabout loyalty. Deliver the Mantella to me, and my trust in you will be once again restored.
Message 1054
The Totem! At last it is within my grasp. You have done well, [your first name]. I shall remember this when I have transformed. Search now for the Mantella. Without it, the Totem is worthless. In the mean time, enjoy the adoration of the world.
Message 1055
The Underking will be most pleased. He has searched many lifetimes for this lost item. I have been instructed to give you this object. Use it wisely. Should you ever locate the Mantella, the Underking would be most appreciative.
Message 1056
Your Emperor will be most grateful. The Totem could have started a civil war in the wrong hands. Thank you [your first name]. Now you must away to Nulfaga. She holds the key to the Mantella. Free the Mantella, and the Emperor controls Great Numidium through the Totem.
Message 1057
You check among your belongings and find that the Totem is gone.
Message 1060
The unmistakable voice of Nulfaga speaks softly in your head, "I see that the Totem has found its way into the hands of someone with royal blood. I think it is time you paid me another visit here in Shedungent [your name]. Your work is not yet done."
Message 1061
[the quest date]: [nulfaga] has summoned me to [shedungent's place] in the [shedungent's region] regarding the matter of the Totem. --this log replaces the Totem one after the totem is given --to a person in the MQ
Message 1070
A cheerful young woman hands you a letter and then walks away, whistling.
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