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The Justice system was added with Update 6. Enforcers were slated to be added later as the main feature of a "Part 2" of the Justice system, but this was scrapped.

NPCs

• Ralen Veri, a point of contact with a criminal organization, likely the Thieves Guild.
• Osgug

Unidentified

• Naspia Dranius
• Puzindi
• Thalumezi
• Valga Crassus

Keywords

• The Egg of the World
• Grey-Fallen Ranged

The Enforcer System

The Enforcer system was planned before the Craglorn update came out, but it was scrapped.

Prospective Enforcers were required to speak with the Provost, an intermediary between the Guard and the Enforcers, to join the organization. The Provost was also an Enforcer's go-to for exchanging confiscated stolen goods for money. Enforcers were required to show proof of their status to the guard before doing any actual enforcing. In order to go on duty and activate your status as an Enforcer, you would have had to put on your uniform. If you weren't wearing your uniform, you would not be allowed to pursue criminals.

Dialogue

Joining the Enforcers

I found this pamphlet and I'm interested in learning more about the Enforcers.

I want to re-join the Enforcers.

"You've found the right Orc. I've been steering enterprising individuals like yourself to a productive life of outlaw-fighting for … well, who even keeps track?"

What are the Enforcers?

"You haven't heard of us? We've been around Tamriel since … a long time. Starting with the Bailiffs Guild and blah blah blah. Point is, we have history.
Right now, we aid the Guard in keeping the peace. Cracking skulls for justice."

"Enforcers. Much more respectable than bounty hunters.
Anyone who joins the Enforcers gets paid for hunting down outlaws and rewarded for retrieving their ill-gotten goods. And it's completely legal!"

Tell me more about the Enforcers.

"You sign up and get some garb to show you're with us. Wear it and start hunting. Return any contraband you find to your local Enforcers Chapter for the reward.
Just so you know, we're not responsible if an outlaw kills you dead. Interested?"

You've got my attention.

What do I do now that I'm an Enforcer?

If you committed any crimes as an Enforcer, you would have been admonished by the guild.

"I'd heard you'd turned to a life of crime, but I didn't want to believe it. This must be a mistake. You haven't left the Enforcers for good have you?"

"That's the stuff! No Fear, just a trail of dead outlaws and a pocket full of gold!
Here, take our garb. Normally you have to say this big long oath, but I forget the words right now, so we can just skip that part."

"That's the stuff! No fear, just a trail of dead outlaws and a pocket full of gold!
Talk to the Provost—that's a fancy name for the Guard intermediary who holds the purse. They'll set you up with our garb, for a small fee."

"And that's only the beginning, my newfound friend! Something big is coming and you're going to want to be a part of it! Of that, I'm sure."

"Oh, I can't reveal all of our secrets just yet. Suffice it to say that the upcoming attempt to clean up our fair cities will provide limitless opportunities for my associates and I.
But I'm willing to cut you in on the action. We'll talk again soon."

"You have to wear Enforcer garb to fight outlaws, so don't lose it by doing something stupid, like committing a crime. If you lose it, you'll have to buy it again."

"You'll know them. It's part of being an Enforcer, being able to sniff out lawbreakers.
Don't underestimate them, though. Some outlaws hunt anyone wearing our garb. The risk is high, but so is the reward."

"If it's about cracking outlaw skull and claiming bounties, I can talk all day."

"We're a group that the city Guard in towns across Tamriel have contracted to help in the keeping of the peace.
There's a book that explains it all, around here somewhere."

"We hunt outlaws for a portion of their bounty and confiscate any stolen goods. Sometimes, you might even find something that'll show you where to find one of their bandit dens, in which case you can take the fight to their hideouts."

"If I had a gold piece for every time I left my garb in some lady's bedroom … well, you don't need to know about that. If you need some new garb, talk to the provost at the Enforcers chapter."

"The provost at the Enforcers chapter will pay for anything you've confiscated from criminals.
Now, the Guard funds are not unlimited. You might have to wait a bit before the money frees up."

"Hideouts where bandits keep their stolen goods. It can be very profitable to clean one out, but the bandits are clever and they protect their ill-gotten gains with all sorts of devious traps."

"It's true our ranks are not always filled with the most upstanding individuals, but our charter is good. To pursue justice in the farthest reaches of Tamriel and to protect the weak against the unscrupulous."

"There are many ways by which Enforcers fulfill their mission. We hunt down outlaws who have evaded their bounty. We confiscate stolen goods. We also rid Tamriel of the bandit scourge that plagues the countryside."

"Their camps are easy to find. But if you are fortunate, you may chance to learn the location of one of their dens.
Filled with stolen goods and rife with devious traps, there is little more satisfying than cleansing one of these hidden rats' nests."

"I am not a glory hound. There is no species of criminal more base or more harmful than those who have taken up banditry.
The common outlaw may be the victim of circumstance, but the bandit has set himself at odds with society."

"Talk to Osgug. He will help you join. But don't take too much stock in what he says. Not to be rude, but he's a bit of a lout."

Osgug

"I knew you'd see things right. Now, I'm supposed to make you swear that you'll renounce … villainy? Or is it lawlessness? Either way. Do you do that?"

"Great. Then you are officially rehabilitated! Here's your garb. Now get out there and punch an outlaw for me."

"Great. Welcome back to the ranks of the Enforcers. You'll have to buy your guard from the provost, though. We'd go broke giving those out for free."

"You've found the right Orc. I've been steering enterprising individuals like yourself to a productive life of outlaw-fighting for … well, who even keeps track?"

"You know, we're having a dog of a time settling on exactly what it is. First it was badges, then tabards—maybe next week it's glowing shoulderpads.
Really, it's whatever the Guard thinks will make us stand out. You learn to roll with the changes."

"Since the start of the alliance war, there's been a big increase in crime around Tamriel. Let's just say, we're planning to do something about that."

^uniform

"You know, we're having a dog of a time settling on exactly what it is. First it was badges, then tabards—maybe next week it's glowing shoulderpads.
Really, it's whatever the Guard thinks will make us stand out. You learn to roll with the changes."

What do you think of Radwi?

"Heh. I'd tell you, but Radwi would probably knock me over the head for speaking out of turn.
But if you can keep a secret …."

Radwi:

What do you think of Osgug?

"He's a brute, but much as it pains me to admit it, he's our best recruiter. Seems people won't join the Enforcers simply to do the right thing. So he talks about glory and money and excitement and people flock to join."

What do you think of Radwi?

"Oh, she's one of our best Enforcers. A little uptight, but we all have our flaws. I'm sure she'd be happy to list mine. Point is, I'd trust her with my life."

"Oh, friend, I was afraid I was never going to see you again. I heard the most vicious rumors concerning you and the Enforcers. But let's put that behind us and get you signed up again so that you can take advantage of all the opportunities we offer."

"Fresh meat, eh? Think you can beat me?
Heh! Just kidding. We haven't made anyone duel to join the Enforcers in years. Those were the days."

Enforcer 1: "So, how many outlaws did you bring in last month?"

Enforcer 2: "Fifteen. And that's not counting that pair of twin horse thieves that got taken out by a tree branch."

Enforcer 1: "Fifteen? Amateur."

Enforcer 2: "I would not say I'm unhappy."

Enforcer 1: "I don't have time for such trivialities, as long as injustice festers, like a plague on the land. As long as everywhere the weak are preyed upon, their last crumbs stolen from the mouths of their children, who—"

Enforcer 2: "All right. Enough already. Now I'm depressed."

Rejoining the Enforcers after Leaving

6469

"So you decided to see what life was like on the other side of the law? That's no life, trust me. The Enforcers pay better and there's much less chance you'll get arrested."

"Honestly, I'm not angry. I'm disappointed. I know it can be hard to walk the narrow precipice of lawfulness, but I thought we were friends."

"I'm going to have to ask you to reconsider this life of crime you've adopted. Otherwise, I'm going to have to clobber you."

"So you've made some mistakes. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't gotten drunk more than once and killed an Elf for singing too loud. Doesn't mean you can't come back to the right side of the law."

"I'd heard you'd turned to a life of crime, but I didn't want to believe it. This must be a mistake. You haven't left the Enforcers for good have you?"

"Trust me. I've been on both sides of the law myself. It's no life, being hunted all the time, stealing for your meals. Much better to be an Enforcer—let others do the stealing for you!"

"I don't know what those sewer-dwelling outlaws did to sway you, but I hope you'll come to your senses. Otherwise, I'll have to beat them into you."

"I hope you'll change your mind about the outlaw life. Believe me, it's not that crime doesn't pay … it's that the Enforcers pay so much better."

"You should consider yourself lucky. If I didn't like you so much, I'd gut you once for being an outlaw and a second time for betraying our friendship."

"I know it's nothing personal, but feel responsible for this life you're leading. Did I somehow fail to prepare you for the life of an Enforcer? I just hope you'll change your mind."

Turning in Enforcer Quests

U6 6397, Imperial City?

"I'm actually a caravan guard from Nibenay. I was just here to deliver goods when the invasion began. The rest of the caravan went and got killed.
So for now, I'm just staying here."

"I'm getting sick of hiding out down here, but every time I leave I get chased right back.
Some days I think it might be better to just give up."

"Some days you're up. Some days you're down. Today is an up day.
What can I do for you?"

"I lost my sword on the first day of the invasion. One minute, I was being chased by a Daedroth and the next I was sobbing in a corner, empty-handed.
Lost one of my brothers that day too."

"I wound up sharing a hidey-hole with a pretty little Dunmer girl. We got real close. I thought we had something … until she betrayed me for a loaf of dry bread."

U6 6397, Enforcers

"Someone was here just yesterday looking for this. My client will be very pleased to know you found it.
Sorry, all I've got to pay you with is gold."

"So it finally turned up, did it? That notice has been posted for a while. Glad you found it.
Someone will be happy."

"Do you have all of them? No need to count. That looks about right. I trust you won't need to stand here and count the coins too, eh?"

"Looks about right, there. Don't see too many of these lately. My contact will be so pleased to find so many intact."

"The job's done, huh? This work turns us into monsters, doesn't it? Weighs down my soul.
Let's hope the coins are enough for us to live with what we've done."

"The world's a better place without those wretches.<brHere's your bounty. Good work."

"You're the great hero, eh? The family offered a reward for a live rescue.
But you know that already I suppose. Here you go."

"Innocents delivered to safety. That's what this job is all about.
Fantastic. Here's your reward."

"I never expected anyone to be able to complete that job. Really singular work, stranger. Really singular.
Oh, right. Your reward!"

U6 6398, Imperial City?

"Make yourself comfortable. It's not much, but at least your face isn't being scratched out by a daedrat."

"Every once in a while, a friendly face comes by. Glad to see you, friend."

"The city's seen better days. Let's hope it survives to see them again."

"You startled me, stranger. That's a way to get the heart racing in the morning, I tell you."

U6 6398, Female Breton or Redguard Voice

"Why, I completely forgot about this! I'm so glad you found it.
Here, take this. It's the least I can do."

"I've been looking for this forever. You have no idea how much I appreciate the effort you took to return this to me. So kind.
Let me give you this in exchange. Let's call it a little reward."

"Why yes, I did ask for these. How did you know? It's been so long, I had given up.
You have my thanks, stranger. I'll pay you what I was to pay them."

"For me? You shouldn't have! I've looked forward to having these for so long, but never thought I'd actually get them.
A kindness deserves a kindness. Thank you."

"I'm not one to stomach such violent acts, but after what that monster did, I'd say good riddance. I appreciate you taking the time to tell me."

"There's so much death. So much. I'll sleep better knowing at least one of the death dealers has been eliminated.
Thank you, kindly."

"The poor soul contacted me to let me know that everything was fine. It's a shame such things are so commonplace. I'm in your debt, stranger."

"Well, at least my friend is safe, huh? Good to know. Such a flighty creature that one. I wonder where the little birdie will finally land."

"You did what? Well, that's impressive, isn't it? Good thing you came to me, stranger. I recognize accomplishment."

"I bet a friend of mine that what you did was impossible. I'm glad to be proven wrong. My friend passed in a Daedra attack not long ago, so I'll pay you what I owed him on that bet."

NPCs in Enforcer Bases

6470

"I'm glad you joined the Enforcers. Otherwise I'd be tempted to pick a fight with you, just to see who'd win."

"Some folks think Enforcer methods are too brutal. They don't know what it is we face.
Outlaws don't have time for rules. Why should we?"

"Seeing eager Enforcers like you jumping into the fray reminds me—it's been too long since I've flipped an outlaw onto his back and given him a good kick in the ribs.
Only when they resist, of course."

"Good luck out there, Enforcer. Give those outlaws a good drubbing for me."

6472

"There are some who make mockery of the noble calling of Enforcer, seeking only to enrich themselves with gold and glory."

"Justice knows neither rest, nor truce. The Enforcers are Tamriel's last line of defense against the armies of lawlessness."

"Osgug is very enthusiastic, but take care not to take his claims too seriously. He makes the Enforcers sound little different from the criminals they hunt."

"Do not distract me. An Enforcer must always be vigilant."

The NPC with dialogue under the Index 6485 is related to Armel and Balin Remly of The Daggers:

"My brothers Armel and Balin aren't the sharpest tools in the shed, but their hearts are in the right place.
I'm sure their gadgets will be a boon to Enforcers everywhere—if I can just get someone to talk to me."

"I represent the Daggers. Maybe you've heard of us? My brothers are gadgeteers and I'm here to secure a contact with the Enforcers.
We've got a trap that didn't work too well against harpies, but how many outlaws do you know that can fly?"

6488

"Outlaws fear me, and well they should! After all, I single-handedly took down the Northpoint Gang with a blunted dagger and a fist-full of talcum powder.
You really don't want to hear how I smuggled those inside."

"Did I tell you how I took down seven outlaws with a single arrow? It's all a matter of timing and angles. And waiting for just the right amount of breeze."

6489

"I admit it, I'm attracted to law and order. That's why I hang around places like this. It's full of such forceful individuals … strong, stoic, good-looking … just like you.
If I were a criminal, you could collect my bounty any time."

"My, you put the rest of these so-called Enforcers to shame! Your bearing, that scrumptious grin playing across your lips … it makes me want to do something illegal just so you'll notice me."

6490

"I can't believe they let me join the Enforcers. I'm so excited! I can't wait to catch my first criminal."

"You look like a seasoned Enforcer. I'd love to shadow you one day, so you could show me the ropes.
You are an Enforcer, right? Keeping track of the latest garb is so confusing."

6491

"No criminal has ever escaped my wrath. I'm just that good."

"When I deal with a bounty, I don't tolerate any shenanigans.
Shenanigans have no place in law and order."

6492 — Argonian Enforcer

"It is the duty of the chronicler to ensure our system of justice maintains its high ethical standards. That's why we watch and report on what we see.
Most Enforcers bring honor to their profession, but there are a few rotten eggs in the nest."

"I am investigating reports of false bounties being applied to honest citizens. If true, it is appalling!
Listen, if you hear anything that could help my inquiries, please let me know. And don't worry. I protect my sources!"

6493: A Redguard enforcer hunting a necrophiliac.

"I'm on the trail of a necromancer with certain … proclivities. Been traveling Tamriel looking for "fresh corpses."
Disgusting."

"If you ask me, most mages are trouble. No one should have that kind of power.
But necromancers are the worst."

6494

"The Commander told me it wasn't his idea to make me an Enforcer. I think he's just being modest, though."

"I'm one of the Commander's best Enforcers. He told me so himself. He said he no one has mangled more bounties than I have. I'm a regular bounty mangler!
That's good, right?"

6495

"Is there a reward for providing information about potential criminals?
Take my neighbors, for instance. I'm certain they're up to all sorts of illegal activity, in that ramshackle eye-sore they call a home."

"I want to report a crime—any crime at all! As long as I get a reward, I'll agree to whatever you want me to tell you. It's my civic duty.
And besides, I need some gold."

6496

"Most of these other Enforcers are small time. Me, I must have taken down hundreds of criminals.
Just last year, I stopped an armed robbery with nothing but a broken lockpick and some torchbug guts."

"You heard of the Green Hood? I make that jerk look like an amateur. I expect they'll give me an award for my services.
Scratch that—I expect they'll name the award after me."

6497

"Is there a reason you're standing close and breathing on me? Some Enforcers may like that kind of thing, but I'm not one of them."

You know what happened to the last person that interrupted my meditations?
Neither does anyone else! Now go away and bother some other Enforcer."

6498

"Are they holding you here, too? They think I know something about a fence. I told them I'd seen the ghostfence, once. Now they won't let me out of their sight!
These Enforcers are heartless—the lot of them!"

"I've told them a thousand times, I don't know anything! But do they listen to me? No! They just keep asking me about something I don't know.
Well, I know a little. But I'm not going to give them the satisfaction."

6499

"What did the law ever get me? A few scraps from the tables of the nobility?
The way I see it, they want us to skim off the top. Otherwise, they'd pay us more."

"Deep down, everyone's dirty. Some of us just look clean."

6500

"I provide special equipment for the Enforcers. Gear that isn't completely tested—or even safe, for that matter.
But when it works, it's a wonder to see!"

"The Commander allows me to work with select Enforcers. He doesn't completely trust my inventions, I must admit.
You burn down one village and it marks you for life. Simpletons."

6501

"The Dark Den sent us to keep Enforcer spirits high. Sort of a thank you from the Lord and Lady of the Den.
It's the least we can do for those keeping us safe from all those ruffians and hooligans."

"You look like you've picked up more than one Dark Den Remembrance Pillow in your day. I'm sure I recognize you. I never forget a face—especially one as attractive as yours.
Have we shared a moment or two. If not … well, we could start now."

6502

"They call me the Green Hood. I didn't ask for this. But sometimes the world needs a champion who can step up and do the right thing.
I'm not saying I'm that hero, but I do my best."

"The tragedy of my past haunts me at every turn, but I have found a way to use it as motivation to build a better future."

6503 — Nord Enforcer

"So what? I had a few meads with Thane Jeggi and Rigurt. It was all in the name of duty! I was looking for a few bounties when they asked me to join them. How could I refuse?
And that Rigurt, his tips always pay off big."

"Thane Mera isn't happy, but how are we supposed to remain sober when there's a Konunleikar going on?
Besides, I do some of my best enforcing when I'm ineb— intox— when I'm drunk!"

6504

"Are you an Enforcer? I've been trying to lodge a complaint for hours now, but nobody will listen!
I want to put a bounty on my worthless son-in-law. That sluggard refuses to get a job. If that isn't a crime, I don't know what is!"

"Why won't the Enforcers listen to my complaint? I don't know what a citizen has to do to get someone to take action!
I come in here all the time, but no one will issue a bounty for any of my complaints. Maybe I should put a bounty on one of you!"

6505

"Sometimes I can hardly believe the amount of time I wasted, stealing scraps and picking fights in the street. I'm lucky to have lived this long, really."

"I was suprised the Enforcers would take someone like me in. I'm grateful for the chance to get my life in order.
I'm no good at most things, but this is one thing I can do."

6506

"It's hard to earn a living when the Commander won't let me have a real weapon. Can't be too careful, he says. Not since the "mammoth trunk incident," he says.
Who knew the sword was so sharp? You make one mistake and it follows you forever!"

"A dull sword, blunted arrows … those aren't weapons for an Enforcer! But that's all the Commander lets me carry. Says I'm too dangerous to wield a weapon around here.
You know, all my bounties make fun of me? I'm an actual laughing stock. Pah!"

6508: Nord criminal

"Its humiliating! I came here to make amends and turn myself in. But these Enforcers won't even listen to me. Told me my bounty was too insignificant!
Who do I have to murder to surrender around here?"

"Do you know what these Enforcers told me? They suggested I go out and "commit some crimes!" Get my bounty up to a "profitable level" and they'll be happy to accept my surrender.
But I'm trying to reform. This is not helping!"

6510

"By the Steadfast, there is no higher calling than aiding those who seek justice!"

"Ever since my youth, I have looked to the God of Mercy and Justice for guidance. At last, Stendarr called to me and led me to these Enforcers. Praise be."

6511

"Dead, alive … who cares? Only thing that matters is the sweet sound of gold clinking in my pocket."

"Been with the Enforcers a long time. Before that, I was independent.
I expect I've pulled down more bounties than any one of these amateurs."

6512

"What is wrong with you people? No-Ears George killed my father in cold blood, for naught but a pony and a saddle. I wish someone would listen to me!"

"If no one here will hunt No-Ears George, I might just do it myself. I'll find justice for my father, one way or the other."

6513

"Are you with the Enforcers? Have you found my goods amongst the contraband? I really need them returned, or my shop is ruined!
How can an honest merchant make a living with all these thieves running around? If I had the gold, I'd hire a guard!"

"Every time I restock, those thieving bastards clean out my shop! The Enforcers promised they'd take care of it, but nothing ever changes. If the thieves strike again, I'll be ruined!"

6514

"Yes, I'm with the Enforcers. What I do is, I go to the scene of a murder—you know, when it's uncertain who the perpetrator is—and I look around, talk to the witnesses.
I don't suppose it would interest you much. Not glamorous work, exactly."

"In my experience, the killer always thinks they're smarter than everyone. They think they can get away with it.
Ask enough questions, though, and they all slip up eventually. Their stories always have one crucial flaw … they're not true."

6515

"Imagine it. An outlaw and an Enforcer ….
It's not possible. I must try to forget him. But how?"

"I told him it could not be. We are from opposite banks of the same river, you see. The current is too powerful for us to overcome."

6516

"I can tell a lot about a person by observation. Take yourself, for instance. You are in this for the thrill, the adventure. You have seen a lot of action, taken a lot of wounds. You have even … died a few times?
No, that cannot be correct."

"I employ the latest alchemical and arcane techniques to solve crimes and capture my bounties.
My fellow Enforcers find my methods strange, but they can't argue with the results. I always get my prey."

6517

"Bounties, bah. While the Guard piddles about collecting tiny payments and filing papers, we Enforcers do the real work. Cleaning scum off the streets is its own reward."

"Criminals are a scourge on the face of the Summerset Isles. Is it any wonder we have Daedric Princes invading willy-nilly, when we tolerate such forces of chaos in our society?"

6518

"Enforcers exist to supplement the Guard, not to rule the people through fear and bullying tactics. When everyone is already treated like a criminal, what incentive is there to obey the law?
If the Enforcers cannot police their own, the people shall."

"I am here to register a formal complaint. Too many times, certain overzealous Enforcers have caused grievous bodily injury to innocents. They must know the people of Auridon shall not stand for it."

6519

"There's only one sure way to cure criminals of their evil ways. Harsh? Cruel? I say necessary!
When you find rot in a piece of fruit, you cut it out. When a limb blackens with disease, you chop it off. Consider me the axe."

"The only way to deal with a bounty is to eliminate it—with extreme prejudice. Otherwise, the criminal scum just commits the same crime again.
My way improves things for everyone. Well, except for the criminal."

6520

"Werewolves, pah. Every scar is a reminder of why I hunt those Daedra-worshipping animals. Better me than some poor kid who doesn't know what he's in for."

"I've been hunting werewolves a long time, and I've got the scars to prove it. Never turned, though. Too smart for that. I know the tricks."

6521

"Just between you and me, I brought in a nice haul today. Might be enough to retire on.
Just … don't let any Enforcers catch wind of this."

"Um, excuse me, could you tell me where I could find the, um—I was told there was someone here who buys goods that are, um, second-hand, if you know what I mean."

6522

"Enforcers used to be tough as nails and ornery as a senche in heat. But this new breed? Educated, clean-cut, polite? They sicken me!
If I wasn't so ornery myself, I'd retire and leave this sorry excuse for law enforcement to these namby-pambies."

"These new Enforcers! So young, so naive! In my day, we didn't have to wait for bounties to take action. We stopped the real crimes before they occurred!<brBut now we have rules, regulations. Such a sad state of affairs."

6523

"Mel Adrys is not what you'd call charming. But that doesn't matter when you're hunting vampires. He's focused and relentless. That's what matters."

"I'm looking for a Dark Elf named Mel Adrys. Have you seen him? We came here hunting vampires together and he just ditched me."

6524

"It takes a deft hand to read magical clues left behind by evildoers, but I've been studying the aftermath of magical events my whole life."

"Not all crimes are equal. Some were committed by devious masterminds of the magical arts. It's my job to read the traces of spells and track down the culprit."

6525

"I know I had a couple of bounties with me when I came in here. Caught them this morning. Now where did I leave them?
I tell you, if I lost another pair of criminals, the Commander is going to take it out of my hide."

"I seem to have misplaced my list of bounties for the day. Again.
Have you seen a crumpled sheet of parchment with a beverage stain? Slightly torn on one corner? Well, if you spot it, please let me know."

6526

"It takes a very particular set of skills to grow prize-winning pumpkins. And it takes another, different set of skills to avenge the ones who vandalized my garden.
Fortunately, I have both sets of skills."

"It wasn't enough that they killed my husband and my son. They didn't stop when they killed my dog, my cat, and my bantam guar.
No, they had to crush my prize-winning pumpkins as well."

6527

"Solving crimes is such fun, isn't it? Delightful. I think a murder mystery would make a most diverting party!"

"Oh dear. You can't expect me to solve any crimes until I've had at least a snifter of something bracing. Need to keep the mental machinery lubricated."

6528

"I once spent an entire month among the outlaws. They thought I was one of them! Even hired me to perform a job or two.
They were sorely disappointed when I eventually arrested the lot of them. Ah, good times!"

"It's true. I'm a master of disguise. When a job requires subterfuge and guile, I'm the one the Enforcers call. And they pay handsomely to acquire my talents. I'm in very high demand!"

6529

"I wrote a poem for Razum-dar. Do you want to hear it?
"I love you my kitten, from whiskers to tail. I love you in the morning, when you break me out of jail. If you remember one thing, remember this do. My love for you is endless and always true.""

"Oh, don't mind me, I'm just hoping to get a glimpse of my little kitty-wittens. I'm sure you've heard of him. Razum-dar? He called me "sweetmeat" once!"

6531

"You wouldn't believe the bounty Eddie the Pincer had on him. Killed half a dozen people and did unspeakable things to the bodies. But he didn't even see me coming.
Goodbye, Eddie. Hello, retirement!"

"No, I'm not taking any more jobs. Don't need to. Finally made enough coin to retire. It's nothing but the good life for me from here on out."

6532

"A true Enforcer can stay on the trail for days on end. Doesn't need to eat or sleep. Refuses to bathe or stop to relieve herself so as not to fall behind.
Take me for instance, I'm so ripe even skeevers won't come near me. But I caught my bounty!"

"Don't mind me. I've been tracking bounties for three days straight. I almost had them a few times, but this group is tricky. So I came in here for a moment's rest. If I doze off, give me a poke, all right?"

6533

"As I see it, the difference between the Enforcers and the army is that the Enforcers do some good, cleaning up the streets. The army just keeps the coffin-makers in silks."

"Yes, I served in the Alliance war. Then they said I was too "insubordinate." Whatever that means.
Glad I'm rid of them. Enforcing pays better, anyway."

6534

"I say if a kid picks up a cheese wheel and throws it at you, that's intent to use deadly force, and I was within my rights to defend myself.
More than that, I was obligated to remove a violent criminal from the scene."

""You're too old-fashioned," they said. "The world's moved on," they said. "You can't just put an arrow in a kid's eye because he stole a cheese wheel," they said."

6535

"My name? What, are you writing a book? Look, pretend you never saw me and we'll get along just fine.
Otherwise … well, you won't like "otherwise.""

"You never saw me. If anyone asks, I was never here."

Merchants in Enforcer Bases

9216 Wood Elf Male

"You want to deal? Become an Enforcer … then we can talk. Osgug will show you what to do."

"Sorry. We're, uh, low on gold right now. Come back later."

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Becoming a Criminal

It appears that players could have joined a criminal organization that allowed you to use Outlaws Refuges. Prospective members would have spoken to a "recruiter" of sorts.

"Step right up. I can let you in on something quite profitable."

"You have the look of someone who has places to go and people to see. Is there something I can do for you, friend?"

"Step right up, my friend, and let me tell you of the opportunity of a lifetime!"

What kind of opportunity?

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"Oh, the best kind, I assure you! I represent a like-minded group of individuals who have banded together to take advantage of the situation in Cyrodiil. I think you'd fit right in."

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"It's no secret that each Alliance's best and brightest has gone off to war. That's left the home fires somewhat … uncared for, if you take my meaning. Our organization makes it easy to turn ill-gotten gains into pure gold!"

Tell me more about your organization. Are you some kind of guild?

"Criminals, outlaws … call us what you will. We're still getting rich and I'd be happy to let you join us. And membership has its privileges! We can help you sell stolen goods, clear your bounties, and generally provide lots of helpful advice."

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"It's a relatively painless process. And quite simple, really.
Say the word and you're in. Just like that!"

Sounds good. Sign me up!

You could have asked the recruiter to explain the Justice system to you after joining.

"I am your dearest and truest friend! I just know you'll make a fine addition to our organization. But is there something else I can do for you right now? I do have places to go and things to … acquire, if you take my meaning"

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"Alas, there's only so much I can say to those who haven't taken the secret pledge. Just be assured that the opportunity we represent is worth more gold than you can possibly imagine."

What kind of opportunity?

"A bounty is your reward for a job poorly done. If someone catches you in the act of committing a crime, you receive a bounty. Believe me, it's not something to be proud of."

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"A bounty on your head can be difficult to live with. As long as the bounty remains in force, the Guard will hunt you down.
And when they catch you, you have only two options: pay your bounty and relinquish your stolen goods, or attempt to flee."

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"Indeed! That's one of the benefits of belonging to our unassuming organization. Just reach the nearest outlaws refuge and you'll be as safe as a sparrow in its nest.
Or, head away from any guarded towns. But the wilderness gets old after a while."

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"Well, you're standing in one now! But have no fear, you'll find them in major cities, however far you travel."

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"Oh, not officially. Although to the uninitiated, we provide many of the same benefits as a guild. And we do try to maintain a cordial relationship with other criminal organizations operating throughout Tamriel. Professional curiosity, you understand."

What are the Enforcers?

"Bounty hunting scum hired by the Alliances to keep order in their cities. Enforcers are ruthless. They won't give you a chance to surrender—they'll just kill you and confiscate the stolen goods you worked so hard to acquire. The bastards!"

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"Well, as long as no one notices, absolutely nothing. But if someone catches you in the act, you receive a bounty. And while you have a bounty on your head, the Guard will come after you to collect it.
Or the Enforcers will."

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"Try fleeing to the nearest refuge. That's usually what I do. If you can't get away, the Guard usually give you an opportunity to pay your fine.
Enforcers give you nothing but an axe in the guts. Best to avoid them."

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"You can find refuges throughout the land, usually in or near major cities. Access is a privilege of your membership! The Guard won't follow you into a refuge, so it's a safe haven—and a place to find a fence for your stolen goods."

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"Everyone in our line of business needs a fence! Who else will move your stolen goods, launder your stolen items, or help you clear your bounty? That's why every refuge has a resident fence who's always on the premises."

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"You can't just walk up to any merchant and sell your ill-gotten gains. But the fence has connections far and wide, and knows how to move stolen goods without much risk of reprisals. And in exchange, the fence provides you with a substantial reward."

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"Sometimes you acquire something that's just too good to part with. However, if the Guard finds you with a stolen item, you're back in hot water. But the fence knows how to turn an illegal item into an item that's free and clear."

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"The Guard doesn't always give you a chance to pay, especially if your bounty is substantial. Plus, the Guard always confiscates the goods you acquired, so all your hard work turns to naught. Better to deal with the fence, I always say."

If you joined the Enforcers, you could return to a recruiter to fall back into a life of crime.

"You really need to stop changing your mind. It's so confusing!
No, no, I jest. Welcome back. Ready to listen to my opportunity pitch for the hundredth time?"

"Friend! How long has it been? No, no, just put that Enforcer garbage out of your head and let me remind you about the opportunity waiting for you here."

"Enforcers! I hate those guys. They're bounty hunters for hire without a shred of decency or compassion."

"Not even close! If Enforcers catch you while you have a bounty, they won't give you a chance to pay it. They'd rather kill you and confiscate your stolen goods than deal with the paperwork associated with collecting a bounty from a live criminal."

"As long as you don't have a bounty, the Enforcers can't touch you. But if you do have a bounty, find your way to any refuge. It's a safe haven for those in our particular line of work."

"The Guard regulates the Enforcers. They require them to clearly identify themselves when they're on duty.
Just look for their distinctive garb—if they aren't wearing it, the Guard won't allow them to pursue you."

"Thieves Guild? I said nothing of a Thieves Guild. You said Thieves Guild, not I.
But … we should probably speak of other matters."

"I only deal with members of … an exclusive club. If you want to know more, talk to Ralen Veri."

"Go see Ralen Veri. He'll set you up with our … organization. Then we can do business."

"Psst! Hey you!"

"Hmm. You don't look like an outlaw, but you look like outlaw material.
Go see Ralen Veri, if you want to make some extra coin."

"Psst! Over here!"

"Yes, yes, you'll probably do fine. Go see Ralen Veri. He'll tell you what we're all about."

"Want to be a part of our rather lucrative operation? Of course you do! Ralen Veri will tell you all about it."

"I'm not sure what he sees in you, but Ralen Veri was quite adamant. He wants to offer you a place in our organization. As hard as that might be to believe."

"This one shall tell you a lucrative secret … Ralen Veri. He'll make you an offer you shouldn't refuse."

"I have two words for you, lover, so pay close attention: Ralen Veri. He'll treat your purse quite well."

"Sorry, can't help. Talk to Ralen Veri. Let him decide if you're outlaw material."

"You there. Yes, you!"

"This one isn't allowed to speak with you. Find Ralen Veri. Let him decide if you belong in our organization."

"You there! Come here!"

"I only deal with members of … an exclusive club. If you want to know more, talk to Ralen Veri."

"Psst! This one has searched all over for you."

"You didn't hear it from me, but Ralen Veri can set you up. He's connected to all kinds of tempting opportunities."

"Thieves Guild? I said nothing of a Thieves Guild. You said Thieves Guild, not I.
But … we should probably speak of other matters."

6464

"You don't know me yet, but I'm about to become your very best friend! Let me tell you about a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"I like you! And because I like you, I'm going to make you an offer you won't be able to walk away from."

"I knew I was going to like you the moment I saw you. Let me tell you about a golden opportunity."

"Ah, friend! May I call you friend? You must be here about the opportunity."

6465

"And here you are again! Don't you think it's time you stopped fighting it and just joined us already? Think of the opportunity you've been missing out on."

"We really need to stop meeting like this. Hold on, I'm just pulling your leg! I'm happy to see you and I look forward to letting you avail yourself of our special opportunity."

"Welcome back, my friend! Are you finally ready to join us and partake in a golden opportunity?"

"Ah, you've returned! I knew you would. I had a feeling about you. Are you ready to take advantage of that opportunity now?"

Rejoining the Criminals after Leaving

"Ah, you've returned! I knew you would. I had a feeling about you. You know that the opportunities are so much better on this side of the law, don't you?"

"Welcome back, my friend! Are you finally ready to come back and resume your membership? It's a golden opportunity!"

"Once you leave, you're dead to me.
Hold on, I'm just pulling your leg! I'm happy you're back and I look forward to letting you once again avail yourself of our special opportunity."

"And here you are again! Don't you think it's time you stopped fighting us and just joined up again? Think of the opportunity you've been missing out on."

"You really need to stop changing your mind. It's so confusing!
No, no, I jest. Welcome back. Ready to listen to my opportunity pitch for the hundredth time?"

"Friend! How long has it been? No, no, just put that Enforcer garbage out of your head and let me remind you about the opportunity waiting for you here."

"You must be tired of chasing your friends and associates. Not to mention how you had to wear that unflattering Enforcers garb.
Well, let me welcome you back and remind you about the opportunities our organization offers."

"So, what did you learn during your time with the Enforcers? No, wait! Tell me later. I'm awfully busy and I'm sure you want to hear about the opportunities our organization provides."

"Some of our associates consider you a spy. I told them that of course you were a spy. A spy inside the Enforcers who works for us!
Now let's get you signed up again so you can take advantage of all our opportunities and benefits."

"Oh, friend, I was afraid I was never going to see you again. I heard the most vicious rumors concerning you and the Enforcers. But let's put that behind us and get you signed up again so that you can take advantage of all the opportunities we offer."

6467

"Ah, friend! May I call you friend? You've seen how the Enforcers live. Now let me tell you about a real opportunity."

"I like you, despite your willingness to operate on the lawful side of the law. Let me tell you about a better opportunity for someone of your obvious skills and abilities."

"You don't know me yet, but I'm about to become your very best friend!
Let me tell you about a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that's so much better than anything the Enforcers offered you."

"I like you! And because I like you, I'm going to forget you once wore Enforcers garb and make you an offer you won't be able to walk away from.
I assume you're interested?"

Outlaws Refuges

Found among Outlaws Refuge dialogue.

?: "I apologize if I'm mispronouncing these names. I assure you, I mean no disrespect."

?: "Hear ye. These citizens were found among the slain. Know that the Empire weeps with you …."

?: "Vergilius Quarra."

?: "Falx Maraennius."

?: "Naspia Dranius."

?: "Carodus Conventia."

?: "Ilia Colatorius."

?: "Aquillius Juventius."

?: "Phaedra Vesnia."

?: "Valga Crassus."

?: "Viccia Vibius."

?: "Regulus Opsius."

?: "Cornelia Vedia."