-- Quest: C:\QUESTS\WORKING\S0000002.Qbn.
-- Main story quest.
-- QuestId: 2
Messages: 51
Quest: S0000002
DisplayName: Blackmailing Prince Helseth
-- Message panels
QRC:

QuestorOffer:  [1000]
<ce>                    I need a courier, %pcf, but no
<ce>          common, jelly-armed, gas-headed pox of a mercenary
<ce>           will do. I have a letter of utmost importance to
<ce>             be delivered to a high dignitary who will be
<ce>            defended against unwelcome intrusion. In return
<ce>              for this, I will not only reward you with a
<ce>                _magicitem_, but also put in a positive
<ce>           word for you with the king and queen of Wayrest,
<ce>          but I will give you some information on the affair
<ce>         with Daggerfall I doubt you would receive elsewhere.
<ce>            Does this sound like an agreeable arrangement?

RefuseQuest:  [1001]
<ce>               Dullard. Why did you let me waste my time
<ce>                        with the likes of you?

AcceptQuest:  [1002]
<ce>            Excellent. Meet me here this time tomorrow and
<ce>              I will give you the letter and the name and
<ce>                      location of the recipient.

QuestFail:  [1003]
<ce>                The letter needs to be delivered, %pcf.
<ce>                        Do not fail me in this.

QuestComplete:  [1004]
<ce>                   Anyway, here is the _magicitem_ I
<ce>              promised. Never let it be said that Prince
<ce>                   Helseth is not a man of his bond.
<ce>                                    
<ce>              Oh yes, I promised to tell you something of
<ce>               the situation in Daggerfall. I suspect my
<ce>            family has more to do with it than is commonly
<ce>             known. We sent advisors to urge King Lysandus
<ce>             and King Camaron to mend their differences on
<ce>               the eve of the Battle of Cryngaine Field.
<ce>            Lysandus was digustingly loyal to the emperor,
<ce>             where Camaron was fighting for more autonomy.
<ce>            According to the advisor's report, they arrived
<ce>            too late because they were waylaid by the orcs
<ce>              of Gortwog en route. However, I have heard
<ce>              stories that, at least some of our advisors
<ce>              arrived at Lysandus' tent and spoke to him
<ce>             briefly. At this time, I cannot say more. If
<ce>            I receive more information or if the situation
<ce>              progresses, I will certainly send you word.

RumorsDuringQuest:  [1005]
Lord Castellian is admitting no visitors while on holiday in __castfort_.
<--->
The question of succession has been distracting Lord Castellian terribly.

RumorsPostfailure:  [1006]
Lord Castellian seems to be favoring Princess Elysana in the succession.
<--->
The Elder Council seems inclined to uphold the venerable law of succession.

RumorsPostsuccess:  [1007]
Lord Castellian is constantly in Prince Helseth's company since his holiday.
<--->
The Elder Council is talking earnestly about eliminating the law of succession.

QuestorPostsuccess:  [1008]
Yes, %pcf? Our stars seem to be rising in syndesis. What would you need?

QuestorPostfailure:  [1009]
<ce>                I had an important assignment for you,
<ce>                    %pcf, if you recall. Having to
<ce>               do with Lord Castellian? Well, now it is
<ce>                too late, and I am not the most patient
<ce>                    man in Tamriel. Pray, leave me
<ce>                       before I become brusque.

QuestLogEntry:  [1010]
My Dear Lord Castellian,
 
      Sorry about the necessity of delivering this
 letter by the roughest possible service, but it
 would be unthinkable to approach you at the castle
 on such a delicate matter. I have long admired your
 loyalty to the crown and neutrality in internal
 affairs. Understand that I only want to save your
 dignity from a possibly embarrassing scenario.
      The problem rests in your sister, the Lady
 Pasipha, who though she resides abroad still
 communicates regularly with members of court.
 I understand and respect the depth of your sibling
 love and affection for one another, for, in
 response to a curious inquiry of mine, Lady
 Pasipha sent me several touching letters penned
 in your hand.
      "Have you ever espied with delight a red berry
 half-drowned in cream? So I dreamed of you, my
 dearest love, pouring my soul into you, sweet,
 for your touch, dear, my soul is quite forfeit."
      While you and I know the innocence of your
 fondness for the lady, the more prurient minds at
 court, as you are aware, are inclined toward
 grotesque misintepretation. Her husband, I
 understand, is famous for his jealous rages. I am
 of several minds on the matter, how to best avoid
 possible negative reaction, and would appreciate
 your response at the soonest possible opportunity.
 I will await you at Castle Wayrest.
 
<ce>                               Helseth,
<ce>                           Prince of Wayrest

Message:  1011
<ce>                            Well done %pcn.
<ce>            Your budding reputation appears to be deserved.
<ce>                 Lord Castellian is quite pliable now.

Message:  1012
<ce>             It is really too bad that you were not a bit
<ce>                   faster %pcf. My sister Elysana is
<ce>             betrothed. Without her opposition, it was not
<ce>            truly necessary to deliver that letter to Lord
<ce>             Castellian. However, I'm sure I can turn this
<ce>                       to my advantage somehow.

Message:  1014
<ce>               Why that conniving, manipulative weasel.
<ce>                  You did well by bringing this to my
<ce>                      attention, %pcf. Thank you.

Message:  1017
<ce>               A page wearing the colors and pale yellow
<ce>            rose of Wayrest appears silently at your side.
<ce>                He hands you a letter and disappears as
<ce>                        quietly as he arrived.

Message:  1018
<ce>              A breathless courier shoves a leather pouch
<ce>            into your hands. A cautious examination reveals
<ce>                      a letter and a sum of gold.

Message:  1019
%qdt:
 Prince Helseth wants me
 to meet him tomorrow at the Castle
 for the details of a quest. I will
 be acting as a courier.

Message:  1020
%qdt:
 Prince Helseth wants me to deliver a letter
 to Lord Castellian, leader of the elder
 council of Wayrest, in his holiday manor,
 _castfort_ in __castfort_.
 I have =1stparton_ days to deliver the letter and
 return.

Message:  1024
Prince Helseth,
    I appreciate your kindness, and I
 will meet with you very shortly at
 your convenience."
 
<ce>                            Lord Castellian

Message:  1025
<ce>                   Lord Castellian has ordered your
<ce>                    death. He wanted me to tell you
<ce>                        that you know too much.

Message:  1026
My Dear Lord Castellian,
 
      Forgive this rough delivery, but it
 would have been impolitic to approach you
 at the palace with this potential problem.
 Unfortunately, your much deserved vacation
 will have to temporarily suspended until
 this matter is settled.
 
      I refer to your sister, Lady Pasipha.
 For years, she has been one of the most
 glamorous figures at the Wayrest court,
 the darling of all who appreciate beauty
 and grace. Rather recently, rumors have
 circulated that the gold she has spent on
 her gowns and jewels could not have possibly
 come from her husband, who is at present,
 impecunious. Distasteful conjectures followed,
 none of which worth the ink I would use for
 recitation.
 
      To be quite blunt, a person, who must
 remain anonymous, postulated to me that you
 were borrowing funds from the royal treasury
 to support your sister's extravagance. Of
 course, I defended your honor, but copies of
 the Royal books were produced that seemed to
 support the allegation. I am thus uncertain
 of the best procedure to take next.
 
      Do not doubt, sir, that I am convinced
 of your integrity as senior member of the
 Elder Circle of Wayrest. I only wish for the
 matter of the financial records be straightened
 so if they are brought to Eadwyre's attention,
 they can be confidently defended.
 
      Please send a reply with this trusted
 courier. I would prefer to meet with you as
 soon as possible, of course.
 
<ce>                           Very truly yours,
 
<ce>                                Helseth

Message:  1027
<ce>                  Ah, hello again, %pcf. Here is the
<ce>           letter. It is to be given to Lord Castellian, the
<ce>            head of the elder council, who is currently at
<ce>                 his house _castfort_ in __castfort_.
<ce>             I need the letter delivered and you back here
<ce>             in no later than =1stparton_ days -- that is
<ce>               essential. Like I mentioned before, Lord
<ce>              Castellian values his privacy to an excess.
<ce>                Be prepared for some resistance at your
<ce>                  arrival in _castfort_. I would ask
<ce>             that you not read the letter as it is private
<ce>             correspondence. If word of its contents gets
<ce>                        out, I will blame you.

Message:  1028
<ce>               You wait while Lord Castellian reads the
<ce>               letter. His skin grows pale and his hand
<ce>                           begins to shake.
<ce>                                    
<ce>                   "I see. Please wait while I pen a
<ce>                     response to Prince Helseth."
<ce>                  It only takes him a minute to write
<ce>                the response, which he then hands you.

Message:  1030
<ce>                     This letter has been opened.
<ce>                      You exceed the bounds of a
<ce>                            courier, %pcn.

Message:  1031
<ce>                   So you like to read the missives
<ce>                   of your betters. Don't expect me
<ce>                     trust you again anytime soon.

Message:  1040
Dear %pcn,
 
 Due to the recent marraige of my sister Elysana,
 I shall not be needing your services with regard
 to the delivery of the letter to Lord Castellian.
 Since you have acted on my behalf with honor, I
 have instructed the courier to give you 100 gold
 pieces for your time and effort so far.
 
<ce>                                Helseth
<ce>                           Prince of Wayrest

Message:  1050
Lord Castellian is the most powerful of Wayrest's councilors.
<--->
I hear that Lord Castellian has the backing to block Prince Helseth's war plans.


-- Symbols used in the QRC file:
--
--              %pcf occurs 11 times.
--              %pcn occurs 5 times.
--              %qdt occurs 2 times.
--       =1stparton_ occurs 2 times.
--       __castfort_ occurs 6 times.
--       _magicitem_ occurs 2 times.

QBN:
Item letter39 letter used 1010
Item _magicitem_ magic_item
Item letter41 letter used 1024
Item letter42 letter used 1026
Item letter43 letter used 1040
Item _I.06_ gold range 100 to 100

Person _helseth_ named Prince_Helseth atHome
Person Castellian face 1 named Lord_Castellian anyInfo 1050
Person Eadwyre face 80 named King_Eadwyre atHome

Place _castfort_ remote house1

Clock _S.00_ 1.00:00 0 flag 1 range 0 1
Clock _1stparton_ 00:00 0 flag 17 range 0 2
Clock _S.15_ 3.00:00 7.00:00

Foe _F.00_ is Knight
Foe _battlemage_ is Battle_mage

--	Quest start-up:
	start timer _S.00_ 
	log 1019 step 0 
	prompt QuestorOffer yes yes no _no_ 
	pick one of _S.13_ _S.24_ 

_S.00_ task:
	create npc at _castfort_ 
	place npc Castellian at _castfort_ 

_S.01_ task:
	clicked npc _helseth_ 

_S.02_ task:
	toting letter42 and Castellian clicked 
	toting letter39 and Castellian clicked 

_S.03_ task:
	when _S.01_ and _S.00_ 
	add dialog for person Castellian 
	start timer _1stparton_ 
	log 1020 step 1 
	remove log step 0 
	say 1027 

_S.04_ task:
	toting letter41 and _helseth_ clicked 
	give pc _magicitem_ 
	change repute with _helseth_ by +10 
	drop Eadwyre as questor 
	drop _helseth_ as questor 

_S.05_ task:
	toting letter42 and Eadwyre clicked 
	toting letter39 and Eadwyre clicked 
	say 1014 
	change repute with Eadwyre by +5 

ElysannaSatisfied _S.06_
	start timer _S.15_ 

variable _S.07_
_S.08_ task:
	injured _F.00_ saying 1025 
	injured _battlemage_ saying 1025 

_clearclick_ task:
	when _S.01_ and not _S.03_ 
	clear _S.01_ _clearclick_ 

yes task:
	dialog link for person Castellian 
	say AcceptQuest 
	add _helseth_ as questor 
	add Eadwyre as questor 

_no_ task:
	say RefuseQuest 
	end quest 

_S.12_ task:
	when _S.03_ and _S.13_ 
	letter39 used do _S.07_ 
	get item letter39 

variable _S.13_
_S.14_ task:
	when _S.03_ and _S.24_ 
	letter42 used do _S.07_ 
	get item letter42 

_S.15_ task:
	get item letter43 
	get item _I.06_ 
	say 1018 
	make letter43 permanent 
	make _I.06_ permanent 
	drop Eadwyre as questor 
	drop _helseth_ as questor 
	end quest 

_1stparton_ task:
	drop Eadwyre as questor 
	drop _helseth_ as questor 
	end quest 

_S.17_ task:
	when _S.04_ and _S.06_ 
	say 1012 

_S.18_ task:
	when _S.04_ and not _S.06_ 
	say 1011 

_S.19_ task:
	when _S.02_ and _S.07_ 
	create foe _F.00_ every 4 minutes 6 times with 100% success 
	create foe _battlemage_ every 7 minutes 2 times with 100% success 
	say 1030 
	change repute with Castellian by -10 

_S.20_ task:
	when _S.02_ and not _S.07_ 
	letter41 used do _S.21_ 
	get item letter41 
	say 1028 

variable _S.21_
_S.22_ task:
	when _S.04_ and _S.21_ 
	say 1031 
	change repute with _helseth_ by -25 

_S.23_ task:
	when _S.04_ and not _S.21_ 
	start quest 11 11 

variable _S.24_
_S.25_ task:
	when _S.22_ or _S.23_ 
	end quest 
