Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-2165692-20180910013515/@comment-2165692-20181123104118

Varona looked at Nathyn "No, we haven't seen her since you two left, I assumed you two were travelling together." she noted.

Liannistra looked at Nathyn, but didn't say anything before turning back to the Mushroom tower So this is where he was this entire time, so close yet I had no idea.

Alyssa and Liannistra entered the tower to see the beam of light leading up, Liannistra went first, as she stepped into it and was flung straight up, she landed gently on her feet at the top and looked around, she didn't seem the least bit amazed by this magical elevator. She looked across the room where Neloth appeared to be studying a heart stone. Lia only looked at him, she didn't approach as he appeared to be in deep research. Alyssa followed after her, although she had a bit more trouble with the elevator and landed on her feet and a hand, she looked back at the elevator ''Amazing, I wonder if I could have those installed at home. ''

Do'Gazdul was third, he practically flew through the portal, landing on all fours, like a cat then stood crossing his arms.

Alyssa then approached Neloth but before she could spoke Neloth looked up "You again?" he then turned to look at Alyssa "Didn't I see you in Raven Rock?" he said

Alyssa nodded then asked him "I hear you know where to find Black Books."

Neloth puts the heartstone on the table, he moves toward Alyssa, as he does, he speaks. "You refer to the tomes of esoteric knowledge that old Hermaeus Mora has scattered throughout the world? Is this somehow connected to your search for Miraak? You read it, too, didn't you? Don't try to deny it, you've got the look. I can see it now. Dangerous knowledge is still knowledge and therefore useful. Usually turns out to be the most useful, in my experience."

Alyssa looked at him "So the Black Books does have something to do with Hermaeus Mora?"

Neloth raised a hand to his chin, scratching his beard "You didn't know? Hmm, I thought it was obvious. Hermaeus Mora has always tried to seduce mortals into his service with the lure of forbidden knowledge. Where the Black Books actually came from...no one really knows. Some appear to have been written far in the past, others might be from the future. Apparently time is more malleable if you're the Daedric Prince of fate and destiny. Like all Daedric Princes, he's not to be trifled with. But he is subtler than most of his ilk, appropriate for the prince of knowledge and fate. Many scholars and loremasters have been ensnared by the lure of learning secrets that only Hermaeus Mora possesses. But don't worry. I have no intention of joining them in their endless search though the infinite halls of Apocrypha."

Alyssa looked Neloth in the eye "I have to know what Miraak knows if I want to stop him."

Neloth returned her gaze and with a grin he said "Now that is a dangerous path indeed. Hermaeus Mora gives nothing away for free. You may end up like Miraak, of course. Two power-mad Dragonborn. It could be very interesting. Black Books are not hard to locate once you know how to look for them. I have one here that I've been using to locate more. I haven't been idle while this fascinating madness engulfed Solstheim. But my book isn't what you're looking for. I'm quite sure it's unconnected with this Miraak. But I do know where to find a Black Book that can help you. I haven't been able to get it, though. But maybe together we can unlock the secrets the Dwemer left behind."

Lia spoke "The Dwemer? I should have guessed they were in on this..."

"Forbidden knowledge was somewhat of a specialty of the dwarves, eh? You don't think they would just leave it alone, do you? It seems the ancient Dwemer discovered this book and took it to study. I found their "reading room" in the ruins of Nchardak. The book is there, but it's sealed in a protective case which I wasn't able to open. But perhaps the two of us together will be able to get at the book. To Nchardak, then. When you're ready, meet me at the Ruin, on the east coast." Neloth said and hastily left the tower.