Battlespire:Old Man Chimere

Old Man Chimere

Chimere Graegyn, later known as Old Man Chimere, was a retainer of the ambitious Direnni clan and a master of conjuration. He dared to scheme against Mehrunes Dagon, and won. When his trick succeeded, Dagon was cast into Oblivion. However, in the instant of his betrayal, Dagon struck out against the mortal who tricked him. Chimere's pact assured that he would live forever in his home town among the happy voices of his friends and countrymen. Twisting the literal words of Chimere's pact, Dagon scooped up tiny Caecilly Island (a small island off the coast of Northmoor) and hurled in into the void. All Chimere's friends and countrymen were instantly killed, though the sounds of their voices remained to torment Chimere's memory. Chimere was condemned to live forever, to grow progressively old and crippled with arthritis, and to contemplate the tragic consequences of his defiance of fate and fortune in cheating a Daedra Lord.

For more information, see the main lore article.

He is found in his cottage on the Chimera of Desolation. He left some letters all over the island, inviting you to seek him out. After his initial few requests, he is very helpful in the defeat of Egahirn and your escape to the Havoc Wellhead.

Dialogue

CH1A11

"Yiiiiii!"

Player Response	Result
Hello?	CH1A21
It's all right, greybeard. I'm not going to harm you.	CH1A21
Who are you? What are you doing here?	CH1A21

CH1A21

"Er.. uh.. (creaking and groaning like he hasn't talked in two hundred years.)"

Player Response	Result
Have a tongue, old man. Speak.	CH1A31
What are you doing here?	CH1A31

CH1A31

"Errr… er… keep ye back! (croaking it out)"

Player Response	Result
Ah, so you CAN speak. Come one. I'm in a hurry, old man.	CH1A41
Are you all right?	CH1A41
Who are you? What are you doing here?	CH1A41

CH1A41

"Keep ye back! I am a powerful conjuror! I can destroy the most powerful of godlings with but a word! One more step and I will consign thee to Oblivion! "

Player Response	Result
Old man, I admire a bluffer as much as the next gambler, but I'm no stranger to killing. Don't make threats.	CH1A51
Easy, old timer.	CH1A51

CH1A51

"I warned ye! With but a gesture I invoke the power of the darkest… urk.. can't move. Dang arfritis [sic]. KEEP YE BACK! Nice creature."

Player Response	Result
What?	CH1A61
I'm not a creature. Or nice, for that matter.	CH1A61

CH1A61

"Errrrr! You howl so strangely. What manner of fell beast are ye? Some demonling from the darkest pits? Some savage animal bristling with claws and fur and fangs? "

Player Response	Result
I'm a human! Manling. A Mortal from Tamriel. A stranger in this world.	CH1A71
You sure do go on and on and on and on, old man.	CH1A71

CH1A71

"Mayhap ye are a delusion of the mind. A bit of undigested pudding."

Player Response	Result
Pudding? Do have some handy?	CH1A81
I'm no delusion. I'm real. Very real. Would you like a sharp poke to prove it?	CH1A81

CH1A81

"Egad! Ye speak! A trained mockery, parroting the exalted speech of humankind! "

Player Response	Result
As I was saying, for a very long time, it seems, I am a human. Hyoo- man. Are you deaf, by chance?	CH1A91
I'm losing patience with you, doddering fool!	CH1A91

CH1A91

"Ye ARE human! I had nearly forgotten… From whence come ye, mortal? From the Northmoor mainland? Your face isn't familiar, and I know everyone on the island."

Player Response	Result
I've got news for you. I don't think there's any mainland. I think this is just another lost world floating in the void.	CH1A01
I come from Tamriel. And most recently, from Battlespire, and Shade Perilous, and from some other Powers-cursed worlds floating in the void.	CH1A01
Why, yes. Good old Wistful Vista. And how are things in YOUR town?	CH1A01

CH1A01

"What a relief ye be human. Perhaps ye can be of assistance to old man Chimere. I have lost something, and I canna find it. With me arthritis, I canna go looking for what I have lost…"

Player Response	Result
Ah. Information at last. Your name. Old Man Chimere. Right? Well, sure, I'm happy to help out the old folks.	CH1B11
I think you'd better answer some questions first, old man.	CH1B11

CH1B11

"No! I must find it first…"

Player Response	Result
OK. What is are you looking for?	CH1B21
This could go on forever. Maybe there's someone less crotchety I can talk to. Goodbye.	END

CH1B21

"I've lost me… me… me THINGY!"

Player Response	Result
Huh?	CH1B31
I'll get right on it. One THINGY coming right up. -----Poor old guy. Just one oar in the water. Goodbye.	CH1B31
You've lost your MARBLES.	CH1B31

CH1B31

"(thinking hard) No. Not a thingy. Me spoon! I had a spoon once! "

Player Response	Result
You want me to find a SPOON? A spoon quest?	CH1B41
Enough of this foolishness. What is this place? Why are you here?	CH1B41

CH1B41

"Yes. A spoon. I'm sure I have lost a… spoon."

Player Response	Result
OK. I'll go get your spoon. Back ina bit. Goodbye.	END &Spoon
Was it magic? Did it have special properties?	CH1B51

CH1B51

"I loved that little spoon so… and now I know not what I have done with it."

Player Response	Result
All right. If I see a spoon I'll bring it to you. Then we'll b GOOD friends and you'll tell me what I want to know. Or I'll strangle you.	END &Spoon

CH1B61

"Yi! Oh. It's ye. "

Player Response	Result
I looked everywhere, and I can't find any spoon.	CH1B71

CH1B71

"Spoon? What are you talking about? What do I want with a spoon?"

Player Response	Result
What? You asked me to find a spoon for you!	CH1B81

CH1B81

"I had a CAT! Where is me kit? "

Player Response	Result
You want me to find a cat? Fine. Not much else to do but WANDER AROUND THE DAMN ISLAND LOOKING FOR A DAMN CAT! Fine. FINE! Goodbye.	END &Cat
What kind of cat?	CH1B91

CH1B91

"Once I had a little cat. No! Many kits! I had FLOCKS of kittens! Oh! You should see how they skitter! All over the town! Oh, they were my joy. What squeakings they would make! "

Player Response	Result
Speaking of this town, what is it? What's its name?	CH1B01
OK. I'll find your cat. Goodbye.	END &Cat

CH1B01

"I canna answer such things until me kits are restored to me! "

Player Response	Result
OK. I'll find your cats.	END &Cat

CH1F11

"Ye gods! Oh, it be ye. "

Player Response	Result
Sorry. I can't find your cats. Anywhere. Looked everywhere. High and low. No cats. Period. Plenty of other nonsense. But not ONE DAMN CAT!	CH1F21

CH1F21

"Cats? I have no cats. I had some children. Have ye seen me children? Playful scamps. Up to some mischief, no doubt, the imps."

Player Response	Result
No I haven't seen any children.	CH1F31
This is getting extremely tedious. We don't seem to be getting anywhere. I am in terrible danger, and my friend has been captured and delivered into captivity before Lord Dagon, Daedra Lord of Destruction. So I'm getting extra tired of your prattle.	CH1F31

CH1F31

"I had a few children. One? Two? Thousand? I forget. I remember! About two thousand!"

Player Response	Result
You're a loony. There are no children. Period.	CH1F41
No two thousand children. Not here. And I don't know if I want to go on living in a world where you have two thousand children.	CH1F41
Ah, yeah. I found 'em all. They're safe with their families now.	CH1F41

CH1F41

"Ye lie! Sin-hearted blackguard! I should smite ye with but a gesture-- ouch. Me arthritis."

Player Response	Result
OK, OK. Sorry. There are thousands of children. Right outside the cottage. But -- THEY'RE NOT YOURS! HAH-HAH-HAH!	CH1F51
I repeat. No two thousand children. Not here.	CH1F51

CH1F51

"I do! I do!… I did… I did. They're gone now. Have ye seen them?"

Player Response	Result
There are no humans in this town except you and me.	CH1F61
Ah, sure. They're all outside having a good time -- WITH THE PIXIES AND THE FAIRIES!	CH1F61

CH1F61

"There's no one? No one at all? My town! My people! All gone! gone! I remember now! Curse me for a fool! I have destroyed them all!"

Player Response	Result
Why did you destroy them?	CH1F71
Who are you? And what for Stendarr's sake is going on here?	CH1F71

CH1F71

"I am sorry. I have not been myself. Give me some time. As for your questions, look over there on the table for my journal. The story is there. Take your time. When you've finished, perhaps I'll be in better control."

Player Response	Result
Good. I shall do as you suggest.	END &Kids

CH1A11

"Have you reviewed my journal?"

Player Response	Result
[&ChimereJournal] Yes.	CH1C21
Well, I -- ehr -- uh.	CH1F91
No.	CH1F91

CH1F91

"Read my journal. Please. And don't trouble me again until you have."

Player Response	Result
Very well.	END
I don't want to. You can't make me.	END

CH1F01

"So. The Hunt hasn't yet swallowed you up. A promising sign. Can I help you?"

Player Response	Result
No. This place seems to be safe, and I need a rest.	END
I hope so. You have any new ideas?	CH1C11
Actually, I could use some help. I'm a little confused. Or completely confused. I can't remember which.	CH1C21

CH1C11

"No. I've told you all I can think of."

Player Response	Result
Oh, dear. Well, thanks anyway.	END

CH1C21

"Have you any other questions?"

Player Response	Result
Yes. How did you defeat Dagon?	CH1C31
How do I get out of this place? CAN I get out of this place?	CH1E71
I need your help. If I can help you change -- or end -- your exile here, would you be willing to help me?	CH1D41
I read here in your journal about the Armor of the Savior's Hide. Can I borrow this armor?	CH1C91
Can a Huntsman's Spear wound the Huntsman?	CH1D11
[&Armor] I have the Armor of the Savior's Hide -- all of it -- helmet, pauldrons, cuirass, gauntlets, greaves, and boots.	CH1D51
[&Case] I have this case. It has the Spear in it, right?	CH1D71
No. Perhap later. But thanks. Goodbye.	END &Bye

CH1C31

"I banished Dagon by invoking his protonymic."

Player Response	Result
Oh. Good work. His what?	CH1C41

CH1C41

"His protonymic. Like a mortal wizard's true name. The focus of incantory magics. The short hairs."

Player Response	Result
I see. And what, pray tell, is Dagon's protonymic?	CH1C51

CH1C51

"Oh, I'm sure it will do you no good. Since his reemergence from Oblivion, he has surely added a neonymic. To protect himself against me, and anyone else who gets his protonymic."

Player Response	Result
Okay. A neonymic is, I suppose, a new protonymic. Right?	CH1C61

CH1C61

"Close enough."

Player Response	Result
So. Tell me his protonymic anyway. Just for laughs.	CH1C71

CH1C71

" Lehkelogah."

Player Response	Result
Bless you.	CH1C81

CH1C81

"No. Lehkelogah. His protonymic was Lehkelogah. But surely that's now only half his incantory name. So you see, it does you no good. Even if you were close enough to him to invoke it in his presence. "

Player Response	Result
That's great. Very helpful. Thanks, and goodbye.	END
I see. Thanks for that. Do you mind if we talk about something else?	CH1C21

CH1C91

"Of course! You'll be wanting my Armour of the Saviour's Hide. When complete, it might even turn aside the menace of the Huntsman's Spear. Ages ago I scattered and hid the pieces around the island to keep them from falling into the wrong hands. I wish I could remember where I left them --"

Player Response	Result
You don't know where the armor is?	CH1C01

CH1C01

"No. Sorry. I wasn't quite right in the head when I hid them. Things are very hazy from that time. Here. Wait a moment. I'll jot down everything I can remember. Take my notes, and look around the island. It's a small island, and not that many places for an old man to hide large pieces of armor."

Player Response	Result
I see, Thanks, and goodbye.	END PUT 21_033
I see. Thanks for that. Do you mind if we talk about something else?	CH1C21 PUT 21_033

CH1D11

"What an odd question. And interesting. Yes. Certainly. But how would you survive the attacks of the Huntsman Spear? Even if you wear the Armor of the Savior's Hide, it is only REALLY effective against an oathbreaker."

Player Response	Result
Oh. I see. Well. Thanks. Do you mind if we talk about something else?	CH1C21
Hang on. Egahirn, the Huntsman. The Frost Daedra tell me he took the sixth key that opens the gate. That is against the Law, right? Doesn't Egahirn have to swear an oath or something to uphold the Law in order to be a Huntsman and use the Spear?	CH1D21

CH1D21

"OF COURSE! My Armour of the Savior's Hide! It protects the wearer from attacks of an oathbreaker! If Egahirn is forsworn, the armor will protect you. Oh, that's too sweet. And better yet -- think of THIS! Who MADE the Spear? Dagon FORGED the Spear for the Hunt. And it is Dagon's own power which makes the Spear's power so utterly terrible! And GUESS WHO IS A BIG FAT OATHBREAKER?! Hah, hah, hah! It's PERFECT!"

Player Response

Result

So. Wearing the Armour of the Savior's Hide will protect me from the attacks of the Huntsman? I bet I even get DOUBLE protection, since BOTH the Huntsman AND Dagon, the Spear maker, are oathbreakers! Sounds exactly perfect. But -- are you sure? I mean -- this business about Dagon the oathbreaker? And the Spear using Dagon's power? And the armor? It would be really unpleasant for me if you were wrong.

CH1D31

CH1D31

"OF COURSE I'm sure. Have I ever failed you before? Hah-hah-hah! It's PERFECT. You wear my armor. You can wield the Spear. YOU CAN KILL THE HUNTSMAN! Hah-hah-hah. I see the hands of the Gods in this! JUSTICE! Divine JUSTICE on Dagon! And you, youth, are clearly the GODS' TOOL! You cannot fail."

Player Response	Result
You're scaring me, old man. But it's just crazy enough to work. Thanks for the tip. And goodbye.	END
[&Armor] I have the Armor of the Savior's Hide -- all of it -- helmet, pauldrons, cuirass, gauntlets, greaves, and boots.	CH1D51
Thanks, but I wish I could share your absolute confidence. Do you mind if we talk about something else?	CH1C21

CH1D41

"I will help you. All I know or own is yours for the asking. And the one possession I lack in this world is my life, and that is not a gift you can give. Perhaps only Dagon could grant such a gift. I suffer, from age and guilt. But not many mortals have bested Dagon. It's some compensation. I am lonely, yes. Perhaps a companion. Yes. But don't waste thought on it. Concentrate on your plight, and let me aid you. "

Player Response	Result
I see, Thanks, and goodbye.	END
I see. Thanks for that. Do you mind if we talk about something else?	CH1C21

CH1D51

"Yes, of course. You have the armor."

Player Response	Result
So now what?	CH1D61
[&Case] And I have this case.	CH1D71

CH1D61

"So go get the Spear. It's in a case in the Chapel of the Innocent Quarry -- the green crystal monstrosity south of the waterfall. You can't open the case yourself, of course. Magical wards and seals galore. But bring it back to me, and I'll have it open in a jiffy. Then I'll check the Spear for traps, curses, that sort of thing -- can't be too careful with Daedric sorcery. Then you take the Spear, and you're in business."

Player Response	Result
Right. Get the case from the green crystal monstrosity and bring it back to you and you'll get the Spear out, make sure it's safe, and give it to me. Swell. Thanks. Goodbye.	END

CH1D71

"You have the case? Do you have the armor?"

Player Response	Result
[&Armor] Sure.	CH1D81
Nope. Not yet.	CH1E61
Well. I. Ehr.	CH1E61

CH1D81

"GIVE ME THE CASE. Right. Just as I thought. Just like all Dagon's other little protection schemes -- just a few tweaks -- a pinch -- a deft yank -- and -- ta da! Open. Just like I told you. Okay. Take the Spear. Go ahead. Don't be shy. Everything is fine. I've checked it completely, you're perfectly safe -- THERE! I TOLD YOU! I TOLD YOU! YOU'RE NOT EVEN A LITTLE DEAD. HAH-HAH-HAH! Still have the old touch. Right?! Right!?"

Player Response	Result
Phew. You're amazing, old man -- ehr -- your high wizardship. Okay. I have the Armor. I have the Spear. I'm the Man of the Hour. The Hare turns Hunter! Oh. Say. How does the Spear work?	CH1D91 PUT 14_5016 &Spear

CH1D91

"The Spear? Oh. Yes. You use it. You know. Like. Grab hold and poke. Simple, really. Oh. And don't waste time poking anything but the Huntsman, actually. Cuts right through Huntsmen during a Hunt -- the ritual thing, you know -- but sharp as a butter knife on most Daedra. "

Player Response	Result
Grab hold and poke. Too easy, really.	CH1D01

CH1D01

"Go out there, and make me proud of you. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Now. If you don't mind, I think it's time for my nap. A lot of excitement for an old man. But be sure to come back and tell me how everything works out."

Player Response	Result
No sooner said than done. Goodbye, and thanks again. Sir.	END &Killer

CH1E11

"[[The old gentleman stands like a statue, but he's snoring away, out on his feet.]]"

Player Response	Result
Hello. Excuse me. I was hoping to have a word.	CH1E21
HELLO! AHHHHHHH! BANG-BANG-BANG! WAKE UP!	CH1E21
HOORAY! HOORAY! I DID IT! I DID IT! I SLEW THE HUNTSMAN! I AM LORD OF ALL I SURVEY! LOOK ON ME, O YE MIGHTY AND DESPAIR!	CH1E31 &BOAST

CH1E21

"[[The old gentleman stands like a statue, but he's snoring away, out on his feet.]]"

Player Response	Result
WOOEEWOOEEWOOEEWOOEEWOOEE! HOO! HOO!	CH1E51

CH1E31

"[[The old gentleman snorts in mid-snore and peers out balefully through one sleep-gummed eye.]]"

Player Response	Result
Oh. Sorry. Didn't mean to disturb you, sir. Just reporting back as you wished.	CH1E41
Did it. Did it. Did it. Whattya think of that?!	CH1E41
I'll be leaving now, sir. It all went just as you said. But I didn't want to leave without telling you. And saying thank you. And wishing you -- well -- the best of everything.	CH1E41

CH1E41

"Hmmph. Told you, didn't I? You're the Tool of the Gods. You're Justice Incarnate. Now. Go get Dagon for me. Good night."

Player Response	Result
Ehr -- good night, sir. Dagon won't know what hit 'im. And thanks again.	END

CH1E51

"[[The old gentleman stands like a statue, but he's snoring away, out on his feet.]]"

Player Response	Result
Hello. Excuse me. I was hoping to have a word.	CH1E21
HELLO! AHHHHHHH! BANG-BANG-BANG! WAKE UP!	CH1E21
Oh. Well. Goodnight, old man.	END

CH1E61

"Go on. Go get the armor. You're not getting the Spear until I see you in the Armor. No Armor? No Spear. Safety first. First rule of sorcery. Safety first."

Player Response	Result
Fine. Get the armor. Safety first. Fine. Be right back.	END

CH1E71

"YOU can leave. I can't. The gate is in the Temple of the Daedric Rites, the great horned travesty in Granvellusa, the walled town. You need six keys to get into the Temple, but once inside, the path to the gate is open. I'm afraid I don't know where the keys are, but I've never looked for them, either. Not much point. For me."

Player Response	Result
The gate is in the temple in the walled city, and I need six keys. Right. Thanks, and goodbye.	END
I see. That's good to know. Do you mind if we talk about something else?	CH1C21
[&Egahirn] The Frost Daedra tell me Egahirn, the Huntsman, took the sixth key that opens the gate. At least I know where that one is.	CH1E81

CH1E81

"That's rude. The keys must be left where the Hare can find them. That means you must KILL Egahirn to get the sixth key and escape. That's just not fair. Huntsmen take no harm from any mortal weapon."

Player Response	Result
Okay. That means I have to kill Egahirn to get out of here, and that means I have to find some sort of special weapon. Useful information. Should be PLENTY of special weapons lying around. Better look around. Thanks, and goodbye.	END
I see. Thanks for that. Do you mind if we talk about something else?	CH1C21