Arena:Chrysamere

Artifact: Chrysamere (lore page)
Shares Appearance With	Adamantium Claymore
Statistics
Damage	2-18
Damage	2-18		{{{health}}}
Weight	14 kg
Enchantment
Heal Health: 100 points, +100 additional points per level Spell Reflection: 100% chance, 1 round per level Resist Fire: 100% chance, 1 round per level
Map Dungeon Province
Elsweyr
Can be used by the following classes
Archer, Assassin, Barbarian, Battlemage, Knight, Monk, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Spellsword, Warrior

Chrysamere

"Chrysamere, the Paladin's Blade and Sword of Heroes, is an ancient claymore with offensive capabilities only surpassed by its defenses. It lends the wielder health, protects him or her from fire, and reflects any deletory spells cast against the wielder back to the caster. Seldom has Chrysamere been wielded by any bladesman for any length of time, for it chooses not to favor one champion."
— Codex Scientia

Chrysamere is an adamantium claymore artifact that can be obtained by taking part in its artifact quest.

Chrysamere is unique in that unlike most of the other weapon artifacts in the game, its enchantments are wholly defensive in nature. It is most notable for its incredibly powerful healing enchantment: already at level 1, Chrysamere is capable of instantly healing its wielder for 200 points of health when used, and by level 20 this reaches an impressive 2,100 points. While it doesn't heal for as many health points total as some artifacts with health regeneration enchantments, such as the Staff of Magnus and particularly the Lord's Mail, those enchantments take a significant amount of time to be fully effective, and the scaling amount of healing Chrysamere is capable of means it can instantly heal any player to full health regardless of class or level. Even a very high level Barbarian with the maximum amount of health possible will still not have nearly as many health points as Chrysamere can heal. Combined with its spell reflection and fire resistance enchantments, which while 100% effective even at level 1 are somewhat shorter in duration than other artifacts with similar effects, this makes Chrysamere an ideal artifact for highly dangerous encounters requiring massive immediate healing and magical protection at any stage of the game.

Perhaps because of its potent healing ability, the casting cost of Chrysamere's enchantment is relatively high (though not nearly as high as the Ebony Blade's), about on par with that of Auriel's Bow. As such, its enchantment should ideally be used relatively sparingly and when it is most needed. Keep in mind that physically using it as a claymore will gradually wear out the artifact and slowly contribute to decreasing its condition as well.

Quest DialogueEdit

Quest-starting Rumors

• "There's yet another rumor going around about Chrysamere, you know, the Paladin's Blade. Well, this guy at the [Tavern name], a little tavern just [Direction] of here, is telling everyone he has information about where Chrysamere is. He sounded sincere, I guess. Maybe if I had the gold to pay for the information, I'd go after Chrysamere myself."
• "You've heard of the Chrysamere Blade, of course? Who hasn't? Well, some shadylooking character [Direction] of here at the [Tavern name] is saying he'll sell information regarding its location for a price. Apparently, his price is pretty steep. If you've got the money and the inclination, you should pay a visit to the [Tavern name]."
• "Nothing much. Some drunk's offering to sell what he knows about the location of Chrysamere at the [Tavern name] [Direction] of here, as if he'd really know where the Paladin's Blade is. And he has the nerve to ask for hundreds of gold pieces in exchange. Maybe it's true, I don't know. If you're the trusting sort, you might want to visit the [Tavern name]."

Tavern Encounters

• "Keep your voice down," a sinister figure grips you by the arm. "I am [NPC name], and I know how to find the holy Sword of the Paladin, Chrysamere. I'm a businessman and my information doesn't exactly come cheap, [PC race]. You'll know everything I know about Chrysamere for [Amount of gold] gold pieces. Are we agreed on price?"
• Upon mentioning the sword Chrysamere, you are immediately joined by a young man. "Good [PC race], allow me to introduce myself, [NPC name] at your service. I couldn't help overhearing your mention of the Blade of Blades, the Sword of the Paladin, Chrysamere. As a matter of fact, I happen to know where the map to Chrysamere's most recent hiding place has been all this time. I just turned down a chap willing to pay [Amount of gold] gold for my information, but for you, I think I'd agree to that price. Do we have a deal?"
• A cloaked figure appears at your side. He speaks in a low whisper. "Perhaps it is not so wise to mention Chrysamere so brazenly. There are few who would not kill to gain the information I have on its wherebouts [sic]. I could guide you on your way to recover the Sword of the Paladin, but not for less than [Amount of gold] gold pieces - not an unfair price, I think you agree. Are you prepared to pay that much?"

Negotiation

• "Please don't insult me with pitiful offers. Tell me what you'll really pay for the information, [PC race]."
• "There's a fine line between shrewd bartering and outright insults, and you've crossed it. Make a legitimate offer this time."
• "That's what I paid for your mother last night, but I want a lot more for something worthwhile. Don't insult me again, [PC race]."
• "An offer like this comes once in a lifetime. You'll be sorry. I'll give you [number of] days to get back to me here before I move on. Excuse me now."
• "Sorry we couldn't help one another, [PC race]. I'm staying here at [tavern] for [number of] more days, so there's a change in your courage or your purse size, look me up. Goodbye."
• "You don't even know what an excellent price I was offering. Ah well, I'll be here for [number of] more days if you change your mind. Pardon me now."
• "I'd like to, but I can't accept that. Would you agree to [Amount of gold] gold?"
• "Interesting offer, but [Amount of gold] gold is the least I can accept in return for my information. Come now, [PC race], what do you think of that?"
• "I can't accept that, I'm afraid. I'd take [Amount of gold] gold, though."

New Encounter (after rejecting the quest)

• "I wasn't sure I'd see you again, [PC race]," says [NPC name], coming to the bar at the sound of your voice. "I haven't had any other takers yet, but my offer for showing you the way to Chrysamere stands at [Amount of gold] gold. Will you agree to my offer?
• You hear a cough behind you and [NPC name] appears, looking somewhat dejected. "Good to see you, [PC race]," he says. "I haven't had any luck yet. Seems anyone who believes Chrysamere exists doesn't have the gold to pay for my information. It does exits [sic] however. Are you willing to meet my offer of [Amount of gold] gold?"
• [NPC name] stands up from the far end of the bar and comes to join you at the mention of Chrysamere. He is still in his black costume, and his mood reflects that color. "Oh, it's you again, [PC race]. Listen, I was just talking to someone else who seems interested, so if you don't have the [Amount of gold] gold we discussed, don't waste my time."

Location

• "I knew the moment you walked in, we'd make a good deal. My information comes from my brother, a scribe in Alabaster, a port city in Elsweyr. He does occasional work with the archivists of the city. A rumor grew that Chrysamere, the Sword of Heroes, had resurfaced into the known world. He delved deeper and found that it had indeed risen again. The location was said to be inscribed on a tablet in a place called the [Dungeon name]. I have inscribed the location of that tablet on your map of the continent. Neither my brother or I care much for adventure. The money you have given us will allow him to complete his studies and I to raise a family. Take care in your quest. Both the map you seek and Chrysamere are sure to be guarded..."

NotesEdit

• This sword also appeared in future titles within The Elder Scrolls series. Its origins would remain ambiguous until it was revealed 29 years later to be Breton in origin in ESO.