Tears of the Two Moons

Objectives
{{Quotation|game journal We should enter the temple courtyard and see what we can find of Rurelion.
 * A powerful mage named Rurelion went missing in the Temple of the Mourning Springs. I agreed to help his apprentice Gathwen search the temple for signs of her master.

Enter the Temple Courtyard.

A skeleton spoke to us as we approached the temple courtyard.

Talk to the skeleton.

Dialogue with the Skeleton
'''Turn back. You aren't welcome here.'''
 * What are you?
 * I'm whatever I wish to be. I change bodies like High Elves change clothes, though the corpses in this temple limit my wardrobe.
 * What does it matter to you? Why do you trespass?
 * We're looking for a man named Rurelion.
 * Ah, the name of my newest outfit.
 * His flesh sags a bit, though the power in his bones reminds me of my youth. And the robes ... I'd forgotten the feel of silk upon newly won flesh.
 * What did you do to Rurelion?
 * Set foot in this temple and see for yourself. Such commendable posture! I could definitely wear you in the autumn.
 * As for Rurelion ... he's fit for display under full moons or new.
 * Release Rurelion immediately.
 * I tire of this. Leave or die, it matters not.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.

The skeleton warned us away, claiming Rurelion is being held inside the temple. Gathwen told me magical wards block the temple entrance. I should look for spider and scorpion emblems marking the wards so she can disrupt them.

Disrupt the Temple Wards.
 * Hints:
 * Scorpion Ward''
 * Spider Ward''

Gathwen destroyed the wards blocking entrance{{sic|the}entrance}} to the temple. We need to enter the temple's catacombs to search for her master.

Enter the Temple Catacombs.

A strange barrier seals the door leading into the temple. Gathwen thinks the cycle of both moons is a key to breaking the seal.

Disrupt the Barrier.
 * Hints:
 * Solve the Puzzle'' &mdash; New Moons Stone, Waxing Moons Stone, Full moon, Waning Moons Stone.

I broke the barrier leading further into the temple, but Gathwen wants to speak with me before we proceed.

Talk to Gathwen.

Dialogue with Gathwen
When we enter the temple, that skeleton made it sound as though Rurelion was in grave danger. '''I won't let vague threats keep us from my master, but Rurelion is too important to lose. Perhaps we should think before we act.
 * Why is Rurelion so important?
 * The Dominion relies on Rurelion for his sound judgement. He's taught countless students the ways of magicka, including some of the Queen's own advisors. His role in the invasion is paramount for our future success.
 * If anything were to happen to him ...
 * I'll do what I can to protect Rurelion.
 * Thank you. We should keep moving.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.

Gathwen fears her master is in grave danger. Sh urges caution as we proceed tp the temple's central ruins.

Find Rurelion.

Dialogue with Rurelion/Uldor
'''Ears that large and you still don't listen? Perhaps you need a few alterations.''' There was a time when the sound of Uldor;s voice commanded the terror of thousands.
 * Who is Uldor?
 * Why, I am. I'm Uldor! I see your "Dominion" teaches you nothing of my people.
 * I shouldn't bemoan your ignorance. You fools ended centuries of captivity when you removed the Mourning Stone.
 * What is the Mourning Stone, exactly?
 * Never mind that accursed blue rock. I'm about to restore my wardrobe to its full glory.
 * Behold this Rurelion fellow. Such vibrancy! I could use more like him, but one must be willing to run through a bolt of silk for the finest coat.
 * Free Rurelion, right now.
 * Oh, I believe I'll keep him. At least until my summoning ritual wears him through.
 * You see, undead are all so ... beige. But I'm willing to adorn myself with hundreds of tawdry outfits in order to collect the more colorful garb at Eagle's Strand.
 * I can't let you do that.
 * Then drown in a sea of bones!
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.

Rurelion appears to be possessed by a spirit named Uldor, who plans to raise an undead army. harming Uldor would harm Rurelion. To avoid this, Gathwen and I must stop Uldor's summoning ritual.

Disrupt Uldor's Summoning Ritual.

We stopped the summoning ritual, but Uldor fled with Rurelion's body. I should chase him while Gathwen recovers from her exertions.

Confront Uldor.

I followed Rurelion into the temple's great hall, which is lined with deadly traps. I should find a way to disable the traps.

Disable the Traps.

Rurelion forced Uldor out of his body and into a nearby tomb, but the solution seems temporary. I should speak with Rurelion about making it permanent.

Talk to Rurelion.

Dialogue with Rurelion
'''Despite all my knowledge, Uldor's influence over me was absolute. I'd be little more than a puppet without your timely intervention.'''
 * Are you hurt?
 * Only my pride. But we have a more pressing matter.
 * As Uldor sensed my thoughts, I could sense his. He plans to overwhelm and enslave Khenarthi's Roost with an undead horde by the next dawn!
 * How is that possible?
 * Uldor was a powerful Maormer wizard who learned to separate his spirit from his body, even in death. He can "wear" hundreds of mindless forms at a time.
 * Thankfully, I know his weakness.
 * What weakness?
 * The Mourning Stone's endless water supply tied Uldor's spirit to his body. When Ealcil removed the Mourning Stone from the temple, he set Uldor free.
 * Once again, Ealcil's sloppy methods nearly cause the death of me.
 * How do we restore Uldor's prison?
 * These gems focus the Mourning Stone's power. Uldor had me remove them from his tomb.
 * I propose Gathwen recovers the Mourning Stone from Eagle's Strand. Meanwhile, we restore Uldor's prison. Simple enough.


 * What does the Mourning Stone do?


 * The centerpiece of this old Khajiit temple. After Uldor's reign of terror, the Sea Elves gave it to the Khajiit so it'd become the key to his prison.
 * Am I in danger of being "worn"?
 * No, which is why we must be the ones to enter the tomb. After he saw you through my eyes, he seemed convinced that to "wear" you would destroy him.
 * If he can't affect me, I should enter the tomb alone.


 * No, we must enter the tomb together. Though he can't "wear" you, he could quite easily obliterate you with his magic. Only by splitting his attention can we hope to defeat him.
 * What does the Mourning Stone do? as before
 * I'm ready to face Uldor.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * I'm ready to face Uldor. as before
 * Goodbye.
 * Am I in danger of being "worn"? as before
 * I'm ready to face Uldor. as before
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.

The water crytal once residing in the temple – the "Mourning Stone" – is the key to sealing Uldor back in his tomb. Rurelion thinks the only solution is to seal himself in the tomb, but Gathwen disagrees. I should ask her for her alternative.

Talk to Gathwen.

Dialogue with Rurelion - if not talked to Gathwen
'''Gathwen clearly has an opinion about my plan. I've learned it's best to hear her out.'''
 * Goodbye.

Dialogue with Gathwen
&mdash;&mdash; Master, I know what you're planning. I won't let you throw your life away. &mdash;&mdashl '''Rurelion's plan is to let Uldor possess him! They'll both be sealed in the tomb, forever.''' '''But it doesn't need to be this way. Seal me inside.'''
 * Why should you take your master's place?
 * Rurelion is too important for the Dominion to lose. Vesides, we both saw how the summoning ritual weakened my master.
 * I don't know about this.
 * '''Please, help me convince Rurelion! I will gladly seal myself in the tomb to spare my master. Uldor is a threat to all on this island.'
 * I need to hear Rurelion's thoughts before making a decision. Choice 1.
 * All right. I'll seal you in the tomb to spare your master.'' Choice 2.
 * '''Thank you. I should prepare myself.
 * I'm ready when you are.'
 * Goodbye.'
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.'
 * Goodbye


 * If Choice 2.

I decided to bring Gathwen with me to Uldor's tomb. While the spirit is distracted, I will seal them both away forever.
 * HINT:
 * Once Uldor attempts to claim Gathwen as a puppet, I need to place the Tears of the Two Moons in pedestals around the tomb. Placing all four will seal them both in the tomb.

Seal Uldor's tomb.
 * Hint:
 * Let Uldor claim Gathwen.''

Dialogue with Gathwen
'''The water weakens Uldor, but I can't hold him for long. Quickly, go to Rurelion. Tell him I did what must be done.'''
 * What about you?
 * I know Uldor will keep me alive. He far prefers a living form to the dead. Strange, how can I know this?
 * I can feel him stirring within e. Help Rurelion restore the Mourning Stone. Go, while you still can!
 * Farewell, Gathwen.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye

Further Dialogue with Gathwen
'''I can't hold him for long. Go, before he overtakes me. tell my master we were successful.'''
 * Goodbye

Uldor and Gathwen are now sealed in the Tomb of the Waning Moons, I should speak to Rurelion before I depart.

Talk to Rurelion at the Central Ruins.

Dialogue with Rurelion
We've restored the Mourning Stone, But if you're here, the Gathwen is lost to that monster.
 * She saved everyone on the island from Uldor.
 * You speak truth, and yet the young should never die for the old. It is the singular travesty of war.
 * What will you do now?
 * I need to record everything that happened here. Uldor's skill troubles me. Without further study, the Dominion will bear no defense against strange capabilities.
 * What about Gathwen?
 * I've rarely encountered a creature of Uldor's power. There may be a way to separate him from Gathwen, but it will take much time and study.
 * She's not just an apprentice, she's my friend. If there's a way to free her, I swear I'll find it.
 * Complete Quest.
 * Never mind.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.
 * Goodbye.

Temporary Notes

 * Please leave

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Catacombs

Central Ruins

Skeletal Warrior 4 Skeletal Archer 4 Skeletal Cryomancer 4 Revenant 4