Morrowind:Morag Tong

Morag Tong
Locations:
Headquarters: Vivec, Arena Canton Branches: Ald'ruhn Balmora Sadrith Mora
Leaders:
Grandmaster: Eno Hlaalu (Vivec) Masters: Dunsalipal Dun-Ahhe (Sadrith Mora) Ethasi Rilvayn (Balmora) Goren Andarys (Ald'ruhn)
Favored Skills:
Acrobatics Illusion Marksman Light Armor Short Blade Sneak
Favored Attributes:
Speed Agility

The Morag Tong is an ancient guild of assassins headquartered in Morrowind, celebrating murder in the name of Mephala. They have been active since at least the First Era, and their targets have included multiple rulers of Tamriel, high-ranking Dunmer nobility, and countless others. The Morag Tong is unique in its sanctioned status under the Morrowind government to perform legal executions, bound under contracts called 'writs', although extralegal 'gray writs' are rumored to exist.

Joining the Morag TongEdit

In order to join the Morag Tong, you'll have to find their headquarters hidden in Vivec, as you cannot join at their local guild halls in Balmora, Ald'ruhn, or Sadrith Mora.

Headquarters, Vivec

When asking about the Morag Tong, you will be able to find out that their HQ is in Vivec, somewhere in the Arena Canton. If you are lucky enough, you might be able to find someone who knows that it is actually hidden in the Storage Area under the Arena, just off the western section of the Canalworks. Sure enough, behind some crates, you should be able to find a locked trapdoor which leads to the guild headquarters. Once inside, find Eno Hlaalu at the back of the top level to begin your initiation. The HQ has several trainers, spell merchants, a trader, and an altar to Mephala.

Ald'ruhn

The guild hall is located Under-Skar, on the right side in the Manor District. Speak with Goren Andarys.

Balmora

The guild hall is located in the northwest corner of High Town. Speak with Ethasi Rilvayn upstairs to receive your quests.

Sadrith Mora

The guild hall is located inside a small mushroom house up a flight of stairs on the northeast side of town. Speak with Dunsalipal Dun-Ahhe.

Unlike other guilds, you can receive regular quests, or Writs, from any of the four quest givers in the Morag Tong, though there are a few specific quests. Similarly, you can report success to any of the four, and not just the one you received the writ from. Advancement in ranks and Special Duties are only given by Grandmaster Eno Hlaalu.

ExpulsionEdit

If you make an infraction of the rules, you will be expelled. To rejoin, you must seek a member of at least Master rank and ask about the topic: make amends. You will be informed about what is going on: "Your actions of late have not gone unnoticed. There is currently a writ against you. I can have it rescinded, but I must have your word that this was an isolated incident and nothing of the sort will ever happen again. Do I have your word?" Give your word and rejoin, "I will personally revoke the writ. You are reinstated in the Morag Tong as %PCName, the %PCRank. I do not need to remind you the consequences of failing a second time." On the other hand, refusal will result in being attacked, "You were unwise to have contacted me." You will be branded a traitor if you break the rules a second time; speaking to any member of the Morag Tong will result in the greeting: "Traitors to the Morag Tong must die." Goodbye Contrary to what is said, you will not be attacked. You will, however, lose disposition with the person. In the grand scheme of things, this isn't at all important, as it is impossible to have an accustomed conversation.

NotesEdit

• Sometimes when you execute people for the Morag Tong, there will be someone nearby who will report you. Often though, the witnesses will just remain spectators, understanding that you are with the Morag Tong, and don't want any trouble with you, but the rest of the time people will report you to the guards. This has two effects:
  • it can get you a bounty, and
  • it will halve the disposition increase of the faction members when you report your success.

If you are reported, don't panic and restart your game in search of a way around the bounty. If you walk up to a guard and present your writ of execution, he will take the writ and your bounty will be dropped, but you will still suffer the halved disposition increase with your faction members.

• Sometimes nearby NPCs will attack you and support the person you are attempting to execute, making your job harder or endangering important NPCs. Be careful of when you choose to attack the target and in what fashion you attack them.
  • To prevent bystanders from joining in, either try to taunt your target first, or use a Frenzy spell, goading them into attacking you. Taunting is rarely an option, because your marks will recognize you as a Morag Tong member and ignore you or beg for mercy, ending the conversation. (A custom 50-70 pt. Frenzy for 2 seconds, either as a spell or enchanted item works well).
  • You can use a form of Command Humanoid to get your target to a secluded area.
  • A third option is to paralyze your opponent before attacking them. Sometimes this will allow you to kill them without other NPCs coming to help so long as the mark doesn't get a chance to attack you.

Morag Tong RanksEdit

Rank	Required Attributes	Required Skills	Required Reputation
0. Associate	Speed 30 Agility 30	—	0
1. Blind Thrall	Speed 30 Agility 30	One skill at 10	5
2. Thrall	Speed 30 Agility 30	One skill at 20	10
3. White Thrall	Speed 30 Agility 30	One skill at 30 and two at 5	20
4. Thinker	Speed 30 Agility 30	One skill at 40 and two at 10	30
5. Brother	Speed 31 Agility 31	One skill at 50 and two at 15	45
6. Knower	Speed 32 Agility 32	One skill at 60 and two at 20	60
7. Master	Speed 33 Agility 33	One skill at 70 and two at 25	80
8. Exalted Master	Speed 34 Agility 34	One skill at 80 and two at 30	100
9. Grandmaster	Speed 35 Agility 35	One skill at 90 and two at 35	125

Morag Tong QuestsEdit

Getting Started with the Morag Tong

• Writ for Feruren Oran: Prove your worth to the Morag Tong by performing the execution of Feruren Oran.

Writs Given By Any Quest Giver

• Writ for Odaishah Yasalmibaal: Execute Odaishah near Tel Fyr.
• Writ for Toris Saren: Execute Toris in Vivec.
• Writ for Sarayn Sadus: Execute Sadus in Zaintirari.
• Writ for Ethal Seloth and Idroso Vendu: Execute Vendu and Seloth in Temporary Housing in Vivec.
• Writ for Guril Retheran: Execute Guril, found in Vivec.
• Writ for Galasa Uvayn: Execute Galasa, found in Vivec.
• Writ for Mavon Drenim: Execute Drenim in Vivec.
• Writ for Tirer Belvayn: Execute Tirer in the dungeon of Shara.
• Writ for Mathyn Bemis: Execute Mathyn Bemis in Vivec.
• Writ for Brilnosu Llarys: Execute Llarys in the Hlormaren stronghold.
• Writ for Navil and Ranes Ienith: Kill these two brothers in the basement of the Dren Plantation Villa.

Eno Hlaalu's Quests, Vivec Guild

• Threads of the Webspinner: Find 26 Sanguine items for Eno Hlaalu to receive a nice reward from Mephala.
• A Contact in the Dark Brotherhood: Find out the name of a Dark Brotherhood contact from an enchanter in the canton.
• Belt of Sanguine Fleetness: Recover this belt in Pelagiad.
• Ultimatum for Movis Darys: Persuade this Dark Brotherhood member to join the Morag Tong.
• Ultimatum for Carecalmo: Deliver an ultimatum to Carecalmo, a worshipper of Mehrunes Dagon who is aiding the Dark Brotherhood.
• Ring of Sanguine Sublime Wisdom: Recover this ring from the shrine of Yasammidan, northwest of Gnisis.
• Execute Durus Marius: Kill this Dark Brotherhood assassin found in a shrine in the St. Olms Underworks.
• Execute Severa Magia: Execute the Night Mother of the Dark Brotherhood within Ald Sotha.
• Grandmaster: Eno Hlaalu wants to retire and name you the Grandmaster of the Morag Tong.

Grandmaster Writs

• Writ for Larrius Varro: Execute Larrius Varro in the Moonmoth Legion Fort.
• Writ for Baladas Demnevanni: Execute this powerful spellcaster in Gnisis.
• Writ for Dram Bero: Execute this Hlaalu council member in Vivec.
• Writ for Mistress Therana: Execute this loony Telvanni council member in Tel Branora.

†The main quest must be completed before you can accept any of the Grandmaster Writs.^{[verification needed — see talk page]}

NotesEdit

• One extra quest, to assassinate Master Neloth, was removed from the game before release.

Morag Tong MembersEdit

Character Name		Race	Class	Ranking	Location	Comments
Goren Andarys		Dark Elf	Monk	7 Master	Ald'ruhn, Morag Tong Guildhall	Monk Service
Hoki		Nord	Agent	4 Thinker	Ald'ruhn, Morag Tong Guildhall	Trainer
Lassour Zenammu		Dark Elf	Assassin	3 White Thrall	Ald'ruhn, Morag Tong Guildhall	Assassin Service
Salyni Nelvayn		Dark Elf	Nightblade	2 Thrall	Ald'ruhn, Morag Tong Guildhall	Nightblade Service
Arsyn Salas		Dark Elf	Assassin	2 Thrall	Ald'ruhn, Sarethi Manor	Hostile, see: Guard Sarethi Manor
Gragus Lleran		Dark Elf	Assassin	3 White Thrall	Ald'ruhn, Sarethi Manor	Hostile, see: Guard Sarethi Manor
Balyn Omavel		Dark Elf	Assassin	3 White Thrall	Balmora
Hickim		Redguard	Assassin	1 Blind Thrall	Balmora, Lucky Lockup	Assassin Service
Angahran		Dark Elf	Assassin	2 Thrall	Balmora, Morag Tong Guild
Ethasi Rilvayn		Dark Elf	Nightblade	7 Master	Balmora, Morag Tong Guild	Nightblade Service
Gilyan Sedas		Dark Elf	Assassin	3 White Thrall	Balmora, Morag Tong Guild	Assassin Service
Methas Hlaalu		Dark Elf	Noble	4 Thinker	Balmora, Morag Tong Guild	Dead
Nachael		Redguard	Agent	2 Thrall	Balmora, Morag Tong Guild	Trainer
Shannat Pansamsi		Dark Elf	Monk	1 Blind Thrall	Balmora, Morag Tong Guild	Monk Service
Gluronk gra-Shula		Orc	Assassin	2 Thrall	Sadrith Mora, Gateway Inn: North Wing
Alven Salas		Dark Elf	Monk	2 Thrall	Sadrith Mora, Morag Tong Guild	Monk Service
Dunsalipal Dun-Ahhe		Dark Elf	Assassin	7 Master	Sadrith Mora, Morag Tong Guild	Assassin Service
Namanian Facian		Imperial	Nightblade	2 Thrall	Sadrith Mora, Morag Tong Guild	Nightblade Service
Vaveli Dralas		Dark Elf	Agent	2 Thrall	Sadrith Mora, Morag Tong Guild	Trainer
Eno Hlaalu		Dark Elf	Assassin	9 Grandmaster	Vivec, Arena Hidden Area
Minnibi Selkin-Adda		Dark Elf	Nightblade	5 Brother	Vivec, Arena Hidden Area	Nightblade Service
Rogdul gro-Bularz		Orc	Assassin	6 Knower	Vivec, Arena Hidden Area	Assassin Service
Serul Dathren		Dark Elf	Monk	4 Thinker	Vivec, Arena Hidden Area	Monk Service
Taros Dral		Dark Elf	Assassin	5 Brother	Vivec, Arena Hidden Area
Ulmesi Baryon		Dark Elf	Agent	4 Thinker	Vivec, Arena Hidden Area	Trainer
Huleeya		Argonian	Assassin	2 Thrall	Vivec, Black Shalk Cornerclub	Assassin Service