| Cool2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Home City | Fort Frostmoth | ||
| Location | Imperial Cult Shrine | ||
| Race | Imperial | Gender | Male |
| Level | 50 | Class | Noble |
| Other Information | |||
| Health | 600 | Magicka | 200 |
| Faction(s) | East Empire Company (8) | ||
Carnius Magius is an Imperial noble and the local Factor of the East Empire Company. He is in charge of development and mining for Raven Rock. You can find him at Fort Frostmoth, where he's been given quarters above the Imperial shrine.
Carnius has a "different" idea how to make the most of his assignment in this icy, remote place, such as killing employees who know too much after they have outlived their usefulness. He is a bitter enemy of Falco Galenus, and the two are always at odds with one another. At some point during the East Empire Company Quests, you must choose to side with one or the other. If you side with Falco, Carnius will dislike you and treat you the same way he treats Falco.
Ultimately, no matter who you side with, Carnius will want you dead for one reason or another. If you side with Falco, he orders an attack on Raven Rock by men disguised as Skaal. If you side with him, however, he tricks you into supplying his hired mercenaries with gear in preparation for an attack on Raven Rock. The mercenaries will then betray you, and Carnius will attempt to kill you himself when you return.
Interestingly, even before starting any of the East Empire Company quests, Magius wields a Stalhrim Mace, despite the fact that the only person who appears to be able to fashion Stalhrim items is Aenar, and he is only able to do this after completing the quest Discovery in the Mine, in which you become the sole possessor of the means to acquire Raw Stalhrim.
Starts QuestsEdit
Related QuestsEdit
DialogueEdit
- Voiced Greetings:
- "What is it?"
- "Without me, it all falls to pieces."
- "Once more, with feeling..."
- "About time."
- "Who cares about Nord crackpots? We got a lot to do here."
- "I can't believe it. Can't anyone do anything right?"
- "Don't bother me with trivial details. Know what's important, and do it right the first time."
- "Better. Just stick with it, and we'll all get rich."
- "Time is money. Let's get moving here."
- "You scratch my back? I'll scratch yours."
Quest-Related DialogueEdit
Establish the MineEdit
When first spoken to:
- "What do you want? Is this about the East Empire Company? I'm a very important man, I'll have you know, and I have no time for anything other than business."
- East Empire Company
- "Yes, that's right. I'm the local Factor, not that it means much at this point. Our operations are just getting underway, and frankly, we're short-handed. We could use some help. Do you wish to join the East Empire Company?"
- join the East Empire Company
- "Your interest is commendable, and we can certainly use the manual labor, if nothing else. As with all business, make sure you understand the requirements before agreeing to anything. So, are you willing?"
- What are the requirements?
- "The East Empire Company is a business at heart. Applicants should have a winning personality, and a strong will. Those with the ability to speak eloquently and barter shrewdly are most valuable. Given the hostile environments the Company often ventures into, applicants should have a keen sense of security. Finally, all applicants should be trained in the time-honored virtues of long blades and medium armor, as has been customary for the Company for generations."
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- Yes, hire me! / Okay, I'm in.
- [Disposition +11.] "Very well, then. You are now an %NextPCRank in the East Empire Company, %PCName. I'll make it clear to you now that I am the one in charge; see me when you're ready for an assignment or want a promotion"
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- No, sorry.
- "Makes little difference to me. Others can be found to do the job."
Once you have joined the Company, you can ask for your first assignment:
- assignment
- "You think you're ready for work, eh? Very well. The first of our workers have arrived, and need to get to the mining site. None of them are particularly skilled with a blade, so I'd like you to escort them. They know the way; you simply have to make sure they arrive safely. Once you're there, check in with Falco Galenus. He'll give you further instructions. For now, go speak to Gidar Verothan. He's down by the dock."
- Falco Galenus
- "He's the second-in-command, and takes his orders directly from me. Thankfully, he spends almost all of his time at the site, so I don't have to listen to his optimistic drivel all the time. You can find him there."
If you ask him about the assignment again:
- "Go talk to Gidar Verothan. He's waiting outside the fort. Hurry up, now."
If you ask him about the assignment whilst escorting the workers:
- "You're supposed to be escorting the workers. What are you doing back here? Hurry up and get to it."
If the workers die:
- [Disposition -6. You have been expelled from East Empire Company.] "They didn't make it? Honestly, %PCName. This doesn't speak well of your abilities. Well, we'll just have to teach you a little lesson, won't we? You're fired." Goodbye
If you escort the workers but don't speak to Falco:
- [Disposition -5.] "So, the workers arrived safely? That's something, at least. But you haven't talked to Falco? Well, then march right back out there and do it, %PCName. If you're going to learn anything from this, it's that there's a chain of command in this operation, and I expect it to be adhered to. I gave you instructions, and you will carry them out to the letter." Goodbye
If you have spoken to Falco but don't have the 5 ore samples:
- [Disposition -5.] "You've talked to Falco, then? Well, where's the ore? Until you have five pieces of it in your hands, ready to give me, don't waste my time."
Once you have the 5 samples of ebony:
- [5 Raw Ebony has been removed from your inventory. 100 Gold has been added to your inventory. EEC Stock Certificate has been added to your inventory.] "Ah, so you have the ore I asked Falco for? He couldn't even accomplish that by himself, could he? No matter. The investors are waiting for this, so hand it over. Here's payment for the job. I don't have any other work for you right now: come back and see me in about three days. By then construction should be well under way, and there will likely be more for you to do. Oh, and take this stock certificate."
A Blocked DoorEdit
- assignment
- "I personally don't have anything for you, but I understand Falco is having some sort of problem out at the site. Doesn't surprise me in the least. Go out there and see what's going on, will you?"
If Hroldar is spared:
- "So it's been dealt with? Shame that you didn't just kill him outright, but fair enough. As long as the work can continue. Good job, %PCRank."
If Hroldar is killed:
- "He's dead? Wonderful! That'll send a message: anyone who gets in the way of the Raven Rock project will suffer dearly. Excellent work, %PCRank. Oh, don't worry about what Falco thinks. He still takes orders from me, you know."
Missing Supply ShipEdit
- assignment
- "Actually, you can make yourself useful, %PCRank. It's a menial task, but it needs to be done. I've spent a great deal of money ensuring that supplies are delivered from the mainland, and I'd like you to go make sure everything is in order. The supply ship arrived this morning according to my schedule. Get me a copy of the shipping manifest from Falco, will you? On your way, then."
If asked again:
- assignment
- "I need to know the status of those supplies, %PCRank. Get moving."
Once you return with news of the ship:
- [300 Gold has been added to your inventory.] "WHAT? It's gone? This is unacceptable! After the money I spent on this venture… Fine, fine. Another ship will have to be sent for. Well, don't just stand there: the longer I look at you, the longer I have to think about it. Just take this and go away. Come back in a few days."
Setting up ShopEdit
If you sided with Falco:
- "Not now, %PCRank. I'm expecting a decision from Falco. It's colony business, and it doesn't concern you."
- decision
- "What? Fine, fine. That's fine. I honestly don't care. Just make sure there are no problems. I don't want to be bothered with this again."
After you return to him after 2 days:
- "The trader's is almost done? Fine, fine. Now leave me alone."
If you sided with Carnius:
Supply Route ProblemsEdit
To Catch a ThiefEdit
- explanation
- "You're going to accuse me of being involved in this? Ha ha! So be it. But I warn you - be very careful with how you handle this, %PCRank. It'll be my word against the word of a thief. Whom do you think will be believed?"