| Legate Centos Durius (RefID: xx0C9B19) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Location | The Pale Pass | ||
| Race | Imperial | Gender | Male |
| Level | PC×5 | Class | Imperial Soldier |
| RefID | xx0C9B19 | BaseID | xx0C9B17 |
| Other Information | |||
| Health | 50+(PC)×? | Magicka | 50 |
| Stamina | 50+(PC)×? | ||
| Primary Skills | Block, Heavy Armor, Light Armor, One-handed | ||
| Class Details | SoldierImperialNotGuard | ||
| Morality | No Crime | Aggression | Unaggressive |
| Faction(s) | CrimeFactionImperial; CWImperialFaction; CYRImperialLegionFaction; CYRSkyrimBorderGateGuardFaction | ||
Legate Centos Durius is an Imperial soldier who is the ranking officer at the Pale Pass. During the related quest, you will have to convince him to let you through the gates to Cyrodiil, either by being a fellow legionnaire or by winning renown across Skyrim. If you choose to fight your way across the border, you will have to kill him to get hold of the key to the gate.
He spends all his waking hours guarding the gate.
The legate wears a full set of Imperial armor: cuirass, boots, bracers and an officer's helmet. He is armed with an Imperial sword and also carries 42 gold coins and the key to the gate.
Related QuestsEdit
- Welcome to Cyrodiil: Find a way to enter Cyrodiil
Quest-Related DialogueEdit
He spends all his waking hours guarding the gate, and when you first arrive at the pass, the sentry warns you:
- "Someone else wanting to get into Cyrodiil? You'd best speak with the Legionnaire. Quickly. But be warned - he's not the most patient man."
Indeed, the legate is none too pleased to see you:
- "This border is a restricted entry zone. State your intentions."
- I think I'll be leaving.
- "Well then, in that case, be my guest. Just don't try anything funny, this border gate is under Imperial control. Extensive Imperial control."
- I want to cross the border and enter Cyrodiil.
- "You and hundreds of others. But I'm not authorized to let just anyone through. Border's locked down. That's that. No two ways about it, no arguing about it, either. Those are the rules. You'll either need official papers or some other justification for your passage."
At this point you can ask:
- What's with all the border control?
- "You think I make the decisions? I may be a Legionnaire but I'm just a grunt compared to the powers that be in the capital. Not that it takes a Synod mage to work it out. Skyrim's in the midst of strife, the Empire's still reeling from the war. Doesn't take a genius to realize the Empire wouldn't want any of that chaos spilling over into its heartland."
- What would convince you to let me through?
- "If I had heard of you and you'd completed some great deed I would be able to justify writing the paperwork and putting my rank on the line. As it stands, I haven't heard of you, and I'm not risking my livelihood for some traveler I've never met. Sorry."
You can now try to impress Centos with your rank or achievements:
| Topic | Reply | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| I'm with the Imperial Legion. | Oh! A fellow Legionnaire! Of course, of course. My mistake, soldier. You're free to pass through whenever you like. For the Empire, comrade." | Completed Joining the Legion or The Jagged Crown (Stormcloaks), but switched to Imperial side |
| I'm the Harbinger of the Companions. | "The ancient order of warriors in Skyrim? Of course! Pass through, pass through." | Completed Glory of the Dead |
| I'm the Archmage of the College of Winterhold. | "Oh, the archmage of the College of Winterhold? The prestigious magical institution? I think the Synod and Whispers will want to take a good look at you... Yes, feel free to enter whenever you like. I'll fill in the requisite forms." | Completed The Eye of Magnus |
| I eradicated the Dark Brotherhood from Skyrim. | "Ah, yes, I heard about that! That was quite the feat, indeed! You're the type of person we need more of in Cyrodiil. Pass through the gate at your leisure, you have authorization." | Completed Destroy the Dark Brotherhood! |
| I am the Dragonborn, and have the support of the Greybeards. | "The Dragonborn of legend! You have the dragon blood coursing through your veins! Who am I to stand in your way? Pass through, mighty Dragonborn! It is an honor." | Completed The Way of the Voice but not Dragonslayer |
| I am the Dragonborn, and defeated Alduin. | "The Dragonborn of legend! You have the dragon blood coursing through your veins! Who am I to stand in your way? Pass through, mighty Dragonborn! It is an honor." | Completed Dragonslayer |
Other attempts will fall flat or cause Centos and his guards to attack you:
- I want to go into Cyrodiil, but have no reason.
- "Then that's you and me both, because I have no reason to let you through the gate either. Sorry about that, but I have my orders."
- Would a little gold grease the wheels?
- "No."
- Perhaps I should carve a way into Cyrodiil? (Attack)
- "We've got a psychopath! Everyone, look lively!"
Once you're ready to enter, he will open the gates for you:
- I'm ready - open the gate.
- "Understood. Just hold one moment."
NotesEdit
- It appears Centos was initially meant to have the title of Legionnaire, as can be seen from the sentry's dialogue and from an unused NPC in the Creation Kit called Legionnaire Centos Durius.