Note #12: From Gerrick to Tel’kiira

You’re actually asking me? I honestly don’t know.

Your pictures are fascinating to look at, but all I know is that this orb was powerful enough to have made a draugr invincible.

Note #11: From Tel’kiira to Gerrick

Tell me Gerrick, what do you think that artifact in Saarthal is?

Gerrick Journal Entry #9: College of Winterhold

8th of Sun’s Dusk, 4E 201

There are times I am brutally tired of following this aggravating woman all over Skyrim. At this rate, she and I will soon become leading authorities on its geography!

There are also times I wish the Chameleon spell from the third era still existed. It would allow me to follow Kethrina inside these caves and ruins without being seen the moment I opened a door. Not that it matters, she already knows I’m here. What am I going to do?

By all rights, I should report my failure to First Emissary Elenwen and allow someone else to take this assignment. But no, Kethrina may know I’m here, but she has taken no steps to stop me or my surveillance. If anything, it seems she is taking pains to hide that she knows of my existence. Perhaps because she enjoys toying with me!

No, I may be able to use this to my advantage, especially these little snippets of conversation we have. Already I have learned of the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and its spells are potent indeed. I shall send more of my agents there to learn its secrets. If Elenwen will not shut it down, then I will use it to become more powerful.

Then there are these crossbows and the other benefits of the Dawnguard. The armored trolls are also frightful to behold. Their trainer has a unique imagination. My agent in the Dawnguard is already working to give me the plans for the crossbows, he may be able to provide me with a few armored trolls as well. I’ll send him some coin to buy one.

This is giving me an idea, but it must be last resort only. I am forbidden to capture or kill Kethrina myself, but I would be allowed an exception if she discovered me.

Yes, I will have my agents train in this new magic, the crossbows, the armored trolls, and I will have my own team near me. If Kethrina ever tires of playing with me, or if she discovers any of my more compromising secrets, then my team and I will attack her myself.

Letter #11: From Gerrick to Elenwen

8th of Sun’s Dusk, 4E 201

To the Esteemed Elenwen, First Emissary of the Thalmor:

The object Kethrina found in Saarthal is extremely interesting. Unfortunately the mage Tolfdir is guarding it, so none of my agents can approach it to study it. However, Kethrina was able to capture numerous images of it and noted a number of observations. I have already made copies of these and sent them to Ancano, since there is little doubt he will be denied access to this artifact.

As I write this to you, the traitor is now in Silverdrift Lair, retrieving a rare book for Urag gro-Shub, the librarian at the College. Before then, she reforged Gauldur’s Amulet. She does not appear to be stronger with it equipped. Perhaps it has lost power over the centuries.

We could benefit from Serine’s research into these crossbows. Watching the traitor’s use of them has shown me that they can be absolutely deadly in a fight, especially at long range. One of my agents has already joined the Dawnguard to watch Kethrina when she is at the fort, and he is learning how they’re being made.

As always, I will continue to update you regarding Kethrina’s movements.

Sincerely Yours,

Gerrick

For the glory of the Aldmeri Dominion!

Journal Entry #11: College of Winterhold

7th of Sun’s Dusk, 4E 201

Since I left High Hrothgar, I’ve found and killed two more dragons, or perhaps I should say they found me. I’m not sure either way. One of them attacked Winterhold while I was there to visit the College. It’s almost as if they were waiting for me to emerge and discover what I am.

While I’ve been thinking about all of this, I’ve been doing jobs for the Dawnguard. Sorine has been thrilled with my work for her. With the plans I’ve discovered and a hell of a lot of work on her part, we now have Dwemer crossbows and three varieties of exploding crossbow bolts. Sorine believes they’ll help us hunt vampires. I enjoyed the look on her face when I told her they were good for hunting dragons too. I may not understand what it means to be Dragonborn, but I know how to kill monsters.

After that I found and rescued Dexion Evicus, a Moth Priest who came to Skyrim to find an Elder Scroll. I wonder if maybe he was looking for Serana’s.

Right now I’m giving Dexion time to head to the fort and recover. Since I had to join the college to gain access to it, and information regarding Dexion’s location, I’m now able to help the College. It’s a fascinating place, and so far is showing none of the politics of the Synod. I could’ve gone without Ancano however, the pompous, self-righteous s’wit.

My first assignment was to explore Saarthal with some other students and our instructor Tolfdir. Having half of a lifetime’s experience exploring these places came in handy in there. It was also one of the few times that my experience was not ridiculed by those who considered themselves the intellectual elite.

Inside that ruin, we found something amazing. After beating the boss nasty (the third son of Gauldur), Tolfdir enthused over this find, a huge floating sphere covered in runes. It looks it might’ve been assembled from many smaller pieces of glass and fitted together like a puzzle.

With the third piece of Gauldur’s Amulet, I can finally reforge it. I’ll finish that piece of business, then report to the Archmage.

Note #10: From Gerrick to Tel’kiira

I don’t even know what I should do.

Note #9: From Tel’kiira to Gerrick

You know what has happened. What do you think I should do?