Skyrim:Rirns Llervu

Rirns Llervu (RefID: xx018F17)
Added by	Dragonborn
Home City	Raven Rock
Location	Earth Stone Abandoned Building
Race	Dark Elf	Gender	Male
Level	10	Class	Beggar
RefID	xx018F17	BaseID	xx018F14
Other Information
Health	125	Magicka	80
Stamina	80
Primary Skills	Speech, Sneak, Pickpocket, Destruction
Morality	No Crime	Aggression	Unaggressive
Protected	Yes
Voice Type	DLC2MaleDarkElfCommoner
Faction(s)	DLC2PillarBuilderFaction; DLC2CrimeRavenRockFaction; Raven Rock Beggar Faction

Rirns Llervu working on the Earth Stone

"Bralsa's been nice enough to show me how to swing a pickaxe."

Rirns Llervu is a Dark Elf living in Raven Rock who works at the local mine. Before the Earth Stone is cleansed, he will be seen working there mindlessly. He used to be a member of the Redoran Guard until his patrol was attacked by ash spawn. He ran all the way back to Raven Rock, where Captain Veleth discharged him for abandoning his fellow guards. Councilor Morvayn took pity on him and Bralsa Drel, and lets them live in one of Raven Rock's abandoned buildings.

He wears a red Dunmer outfit without the hood and shoes. He equips himself with a steel dagger and carries a selection of lower-class items and gold.

Related Quests

• Dragonborn: Travel to the island of Solstheim to find out what's happening there.
• Reluctant Steward: Find a new steward for Neloth in Raven Rock.
• It's All In The Taste: Distribute Sadri's Sujamma to the citizens of Raven Rock.

Dialogue

Before the mines have reopened, he can be found saying:

"Spare some coin for a lost soul?"

"Anything you can offer, please. I'm starving."

"Head back to the mainland, wanderer. There's nothing here but misery."

If you speak to him:

You appear to be in dire straits. What happened?

"I was one of the Redoran Guard under Captain Veleth's command. A few years ago, I was out on patrol with two other men when we were attacked by some ash spawn. They sprung from the ground with no warning and killed one of my companions instantly. I was so frightened, I ran all the way back to Raven Rock. Unfortunately, I'd left the other guardsman behind and he never made it. Captain Veleth discharged me from service. There isn't a single night that passes where I don't regret what I did, but it's too late for that now."

If you give him a gold coin, he'll say:

"Thank you, outlander."

"Bless you, muthsera." (If you are female)

"Bless you, sera." (If you are male)

Ending conversation with him:

"Another day of misery..."

When you free him from Miraak's spell by using the Bend Will shout, he will tell you:

"I'm asking myself why Miraak was making us build these shrines... and I'm afraid the answer will be far worse than any of us can imagine."

"That fetcher... making us build his shrines. If I could only get my hands on him..."

After you have reopened the mine, he'll be much more joyful, as he can be found greeting you with

"Because of you, my life has meaning again. Thank you!"

How are things now that the mines are open again?

"Bralsa's been nice enough to show me how to swing a pickaxe. She's an old hat when it comes to digging up ebony. I may not be an expert at it yet, but it's good to be back to work and have some coin in my pockets."

Upon ending conversation, he'll now say:

"Farewell, friend."

Quest-Related Dialogue

Dragonborn

You can ask him if he knows someone named Miraak:

^(?)

"Why do I recognize that name? It sounds so familiar... Did I have a dream about someone named Miraak?"

^(?)

"I don't know. I keep thinking of the Earth Stone... Something to do with that."

Reluctant Steward

When you find a new steward for Neloth, you can offer the job to Rirns, who will refuse:

"I'd saw off my own leg for a septim, but you couldn't pay me enough to do that."

It's All In The Taste

You may also offer him Sadri's Sujamma, he'll refuse it with:

"No! I can't! It may be poison!"

Conversations

Rirns can be seen begging, saying one of the following lines:

• "Help me out, milord/milady. I haven't eaten in days."
• "Food, coin, anything you can spare?"
• "Please, I'm starving. Any help will do..."
• "I know things are tough, but at least you have a roof over your head. Please, help me."
• "Is a single coin too much to ask for?"

The other person will reply as follows:

• Adril Arano: "Of course, here you are."
• Cindiri Arano: "You poor thing. Here you are."
• Fethis Alor: "Oh fine, fine. Here you go."
• Garyn Ienth: "Here, have some food instead."
• Glover Mallory: "Don't let me catch you spending it at the Netch."
• Mirri Severin: "Ugh, get away from me."
• Captain Veleth: "I'm sorry, I don't carry coin. Perhaps next time."
• Tilisu Severin: "Ask my husband. I'm busy."
• Vendil Severin: "Oh here, just take it."

Sometimes Bralsa will ask him for pity as well, while he will reply:

"Bralsa, I can barely feed myself..."

Notes

• In the Prima Official Game Guide, the summary for him reads:

"If every town has an odd man out, Rirns would be Raven Rock's. Arriving as a stowaway on the Northern Maiden a few decades ago, the Redoran Guard had to remove him from his hiding spot in a crate of supplies. He was shivering uncontrollably and talking in nonsensical whispers about "fish men" that walk the bottom of the sea. When pressed about this, he was unable to give a coherent answer. A few folks in Raven Rock have tried to give Rirns a chance at odd jobs, but he can barely form a sentence, let alone perform menial tasks." This does not line up with his actual in-game backstory, however.