Tribunal:Torasa Aram

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Torasa Aram (Torasa Aram) (lore page)
Location	Mournhold, Museum of Artifacts
Race	Dark Elf	Gender	Female
Level	30	Class	Noble
Other Information
Health	207	Magicka	172
Alarm	100	Fight	30

Torasa Aram

Torasa Aram is a Dark Elf noble and the curator of the Museum of Artifacts. She will buy artifacts for half of their base value up to a maximum of 30,000 gold. She also has a number of other pieces, and one shield dating from the time around Nerevar's death.

She is wearing an exquisite shirt with matching skirt and shoes. Aside from her natural resistance to fire and the sanctuary provided by her ancestors, she knows the following spells: Cure Common Disease Victim, Strong Resist Poison, Strong Resist Magicka, Strong Resist Frost, and Strong Resist Fire.

Related Quests

• The Blade of Nerevar: Gather the three broken pieces of this legendary blade to reforge it.
• Barilzar's Mazed Band: Find this powerful artifact hidden beneath the Temple and return it to Almalexia.
• The Museum: Track down thirty-two almost-mythical artifacts for a museum's collection.

Dialogue

• Greetings
  • "Greetings. I am Torasa Aram, Curator of the Mournhold Museum of Artifacts."
• Museum of Artifacts
  • "The Museum is privately funded, and is an effort to collect and display many of the artifacts from this part of the world. Should you want to sell something you feel the Museum will be interested in, bring the item here and we can assess its value. Be warned, however, that theft is a serious matter, and likely to equal a death warrant for any foolish enough to attempt it."

Quest-Related Events

The Museum

If you have already asked her about the museum and received the quest of the same name, she can tell you more about the place and its contents:

• Greetings: "Welcome back to the Museum, %PCName. Are you here to look, or did you wish to sell something?"
• Museum of Artifacts: "The Museum is always interested in expanding its collection; do you wish to sell something? I must advise you, however, that all transactions are final. This is not a pawn shop; you may not come back and reclaim artifacts when you feel like it. I can tell you that the Museum is prepared to offer fifty percent of the value of any artifact, up to 30000 gold; I believe you'll find this is a more profitable offer than any other that will be made to you."
• sell something: "The museum is interested in purchasing unique artifacts from all over Morrowind. If you have anything we might have an interest in, we can discuss the specifics. I can tell you up front that the Museum is willing to offer half the total value of any artifact sold, up to 30000 gold. We do have a limited budget, you see."
• Stendarr's Hammer: "Rumor has it the God of Justice himself wielded this hammer. I am inclined to believe it, as none less than a god could ever hope to raise the thing, let alone swing it. It took four men just to lift it onto the podium for display..."

If you have an artifact in your inventory, you can ask her about it and she will invariably make you an offer

• Auriel's Bow: "Auriel's Bow... interesting. Is that ash yams I smell? I can offer you 15000 gold, if you wish."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName. It's rare to find an item for our collection with such a distinctive aroma."
  • Keep the item.: "It's your choice, of course."
  • Donate this [sic] item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName. It's rare to find an item for our collection with such a distinctive aroma."

• Auriel's Shield: "Another shield for our fine collection. Are you willing to sell it, %PCName? I can offer 13500 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName. We shall display it proudly."
  • Keep the item.: "If you should change your mind, please let me know."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName. We shall display it proudly."

• BiPolar Blade: "Legend has it that a nobleman sank his fortune into creating a blade of supreme power. Two smiths on opposite ends of Tamriel created each half of the blade, unaware of the other, with the hope that no one man, save the owner of the blade, would know its true power. Unfortunately, the smiths were not given enough instruction, and created halves with enchantments that completely negated each other. Do you wish to part with it, %PCName? I can offer you 20000 for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Very well. It will take up a place in our collection. Likely a place towards the back. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "You're quite sure, are you? Very well. Somehow, I think we will get by without it."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Very well. It will take up a place in our collection. Likely a place towards the back. Thank you, %PCName."

• Bloodworm Helm: "Said to have been left behind by the Worm King himself. Evil, but beautiful. If you wish to sell it, %PCName, I can give you 17000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "While I admit I find it repulsive, it's an intriguing piece for our collection. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "It's your choice, of course. I'd suggest exercising judgment in using it, however. Necromancy is a dangerous thing."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "While I admit I find it repulsive, it's an intriguing piece for our collection. Thank you, %PCName."

• Boots of Blinding Speed: "Well, they're certainly... interesting, aren't they? An odd combination of enchantments, to be sure. Do you wish to sell them to the museum? It's not much, but I can offer you 250 gold for them."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName. They'll certainly be one of our more amusing artifacts, I'm sure."
  • Keep the item.: "Well, that's your choice. The museum will survive without them."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName. They'll certainly be one of our more amusing artifacts, I'm sure."

• Boots of the Apostle: "Worn by Tiber Septim; supposedly a gift to Talos Stormcrown from the Greybeards. Wonderous, %PCName. Simply wonderous. And you're willing to sell them to the museum? Well, then I can offer you 27500 gold as compensation."
  • Sell the item.: "I am truly honored, %PCName. Thank you."
  • Keep the item.: "Very well; it's your choice."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "I am truly honored, %PCName. Thank you."

• Bow of Shadows: "Well, this is a piece I never thought I'd see. Did you know that the assassin Dram was said to have wielded this bow? I would be honored to have this on display. I can offer you 21000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName. A wonderful addition indeed."
  • Keep the item.: "Very well. May your arrows fly straight and true, %PCName."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName. A wonderful addition indeed."

• Chrysamere: "Well, well. The Paladin's Blade. A wonderful find, to be sure. Do you wish to part with it? I can offer you 30000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you. This will take a prominent place in our collection, as I'm sure it will be very popular for our visitors."
  • Keep the item.: "Well, please do take care of it, then. I'd hate to see something happen to such a valuable weapon."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you. This will take a prominent place in our collection, as I'm sure it will be very popular for our visitors."

• Cuirass of the Savior's Hide: "Ahh... Hircine's Hide. What a prize! Are you willing to part with it? I can offer you 30000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "Disappointing, but understandable. Let me know if you reconsider."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName."

• Dagger of Symmachus: "The ceremonial dagger of General Symmachus? How did you come to possess this? What a local treasure! If you're willing to part with it, I can offer you 10,000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "I understand, though I'm disappointed. It's a piece of such local historical significance."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName."

• Dragonbone Cuirass: "Ah, the very definition of an artifact. They don't make them like this anymore, eh %PCName? So, are you willing to part with it? I can offer you 30000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "You're quite sure about that? Ah, well. Perhaps at a later date we can discuss it again."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName."

• Ebony Mail: "I'd heard of the Ebony Mail, but never seen it. It would fit well in our collection; will you part with it? I can offer you 30000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you. I assure you it will be well cared for."
  • Keep the item.: "As you wish."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you. I assure you it will be well cared for."

• Eleidon's Ward: "What a wonderful shield that is! Are you interested in selling it to the museum? I can offer you 30000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "This will make a wonderful addition to our collection, I'm sure."
  • Keep the item.: "I'm sorry to hear that. Perhaps you'll change your mind."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "This will make a wonderful addition to our collection, I'm sure."

• Fang of Haynekhtnamet: "Ah, yes. The blade forged from a dragon fang, surpassed in its wonder only by its difficulty to pronounce. Do you wish to sell this to the museum? Or perhaps donate it? I can offer you 16000 gold if you choose to sell it."
  • Sell the item.: "I'm very proud to have this remarkable piece for our collection. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "It's your choice, of course."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "I'm very proud to have this remarkable piece for our collection. Thank you, %PCName."

• Goldbrand: "What an incredible weapon. Are you sure you wish to part with it? I'm prepared to offer you 30000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Very well. I doubt any amount of money can adequately compensate for the loss of such a weapon, but here you go."
  • Keep the item.: "I certainly understand. It is perhaps more valuable when used than when sitting here in a display case."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Very well. You are a true friend of the museum, to offer such an artifact while expecting nothing in return."

• Helm of Oreyn Bearclaw: "I must admit, I am only vaguely familiar with this piece. I shall have to do a bit more research on it. Would you be willing to sell it? Or perhaps donate it? I can offer you 30000 if you choose to sell it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName. You are a true friend of the museum."
  • Keep the item.: "It's your choice. I hope you find it useful."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName. You are a true friend of the museum."

• Ice Blade of the Monarch: "Ah, the Ice Blade. Often have I heard tales of it... one wonders what might have become of it, had the assassination succeeded. Well, no matter. Do you wish to sell it? Or maybe donate it? I can offer you 30000 gold if you choose to sell."
  • Sell the item.: "I personally don't believe the rumors that the blade chooses who wields it, and I think it will be quite safe here in our display case. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "Very well, %PCName. But do keep an eye on it -- they say the blade passes from owner to owner of its own accord."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "I personally don't believe the rumors that the blade chooses who wields it, and I think it will be quite safe here in our display case. Thank you, %PCName."

• Lord's Mail: "Well, this is quite a find. Do you wish to part with it? I can offer you 30000 gold if you choose to sell it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you so much. This should be adequate payment."
  • Keep the item.: "I'm sorry you feel that way."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you so much. This will be a wonderful addition to the Museum."

• Mace of Molag Bal: "Simply beautiful. Are you willing to part with it? I can offer you 17500 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "It will occupy a place of honor in our collection. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "It's your choice, of course."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "It will occupy a place of honor in our collection. Thank you, %PCName."

• Mace of Slurring: "Yes, it's a rather...odd piece. From what I've gathered, it was crafted near the end of the Second Age by Kyanka, a slightly deranged Altmer weaponsmith and enchanter. He had a rather warped sense of humor, and apparently delighted at the thought of reducing opponents to a gibbering mess before crushing them to death. The mace has, admittedly, seen little use. Do you wish to part with it? I can offer you 10000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName. It will take up a, err, special place in our museum. Somewhere upstairs, perhaps. Somewhere dark, as well."
  • Keep the item.: "As you wish, %PCName. Be careful you are not accidentally struck with it, lest we be unable to hold a conversation in the future."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName. It will take up a, err, special place in our museum. Somewhere upstairs, perhaps. Somewhere dark, as well."

• Ring of Phynaster: "Ah, Phynaster's Ring. I trust it has served you as well as it served him all those years ago. Are you interested in selling it to the Museum? Or perhaps donating it? I can offer you 9000 gold if you choose to sell it."
  • Sell the item.: "Excellent. Small though it is, it shall hold a prominent place in our collection."
  • Keep the item.: "Your choice, %PCName. I take it you have an aversion to poison and lightning? Not surprising at all. I hope the ring serves you well."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Excellent. Small though it is, it shall hold a prominent place in our collection."

• Robe of the Lich: "Information is scarce at best when it comes to this artifact. Some have said it was pulled from a lich when it was defeated; others say it was developed by an evil mage who wanted the power of a lich without the.... drawbacks. Either way, it is a powerful item indeed. Do you wish to part with it? I can offer you 11000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Splendid. I must say I feel more comfortable with this in the Museum's collection than I would knowing it was somewhere out in the world."
  • Keep the item.: "The decision is yours, %PCName. Though I will advise caution if you intend to make use of the robe."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Splendid. I must say I feel more comfortable with this in the Museum's collection than I would knowing it was somewhere out in the world."

• Skull-Crusher: "Hilbongard's masterpiece, the Skull Crusher. I am impressed, %PCName. This is quite a find. Do you wish to turn it over to the museum? If you wish to sell it, I can offer you 24000 gold in exchange."
  • Sell the item.: "Excellent. This will make a wonderful addition to our collection."
  • Keep the item.: "It is your choice, of course. Please let me know if you wish to reconsider your decision."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Excellent. This will make a wonderful addition to our collection."

• Spear of Bitter Mercy: "Incredible. So little is known about the Spear, I'm at a loss for words. They say it was used in the fall of the Battlespire, you know... Do you wish to sell it to the museum? I can offer you 30000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName. Perhaps now that it will reside here, we'll have an opportunity to study it and learn more about it."
  • Keep the item.: "Very well. Take good care of it, %PCName."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName. Perhaps now that it will reside here, we'll have an opportunity to study it and learn more about it."

• Spell Breaker: "A wonderful shield, and very resistant to magicka, from what I understand. May we add this to our collection? I can offer you 30000 gold in exchange for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "So be it. Should you change your mind, you know where to find me."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName."

• Staff of Hasedoki: "I wonder whether or not the stories are true. Is the soul of Hasedoki really contained in this staff? Either way, are you prepared to part with it? I can offer you 30000 gold, if you choose to sell it."
  • Sell the item.: "If Hasedoki's life-force is indeed contained within this staff, I hope it is content to remain here in the museum. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "Very well. May the staff continue to protect you from the ravages of magicka."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "If Hasedoki's life-force is indeed contained within this staff, I hope it is content to remain here in the museum. Thank you, %PCName."

• Staff of Magnus: "The Staff of Magnus. Quite a prize, indeed. Are you willing to part with it? I can offer you 30000 gold in exchange for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Quite an addition for our collection. It is one of the oldest artifacts in all of Tamriel, to my knowledge. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "Do take good care of it, then. That staff is one of the most prized artifacts in all of Tamriel."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Quite an addition for our collection. It is one of the oldest artifacts in all of Tamriel, to my knowledge. Thank you, %PCName."

• Ten Pace Boots: "Remarkable boots... what the wind must feel like while running in them! Do you wish to part with them, %PCName? I can offer you 30000 gold in exchange for them."
  • Sell the item.: "I hope they are content to be here in the museum, rather than running through Morrowind's countryside. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "Very well, %PCName. Please don't wear them out - they're too valuable for that."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "I hope they are content to be here in the museum, rather than running through Morrowind's countryside. Thank you, %PCName."

• Umbra Sword: "Intriguing. I've never seen a sword like this. And you say you got it where? Hmm. Well, it's certainly worthy of the museum's attention. Do you wish to part with it? If so, I can give you 30000 gold, should you decide to sell it."
  • Sell the item.: "Thank you, %PCName. It will be safe here, I assure you."
  • Keep the item.: "It's your choice. I'd be cautious with it, were I you."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Thank you, %PCName. It will be safe here, I assure you."

• Vampiric Ring: "A powerful ring, indeed. Do you no longer wish to keep it? If you wish to sell it, I'm prepared to offer you 16000 gold for it."
  • Sell the item.: "Created for evil purposes or not, the ring still has a place in our collection. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "Do with it what you will, %PCName. It is yours to use, for good or for evil."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Created for evil purposes or not, the ring still has a place in our collection. Thank you, %PCName."

• Veloth's Judgement: "Quite a weapon, isn't it? I'd be honored to add it to our collection. Is that your wish? If you choose to sell it, I can offer you 15000 gold in exchange for it."
  • Sell the item.: "It's a remarkable item to add to our collection. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "It's your choice, of course."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "It's a remarkable item to add to our collection. Thank you, %PCName."

• Warlock's Ring: "I do not wish to know what you must have been through to acquire this ring. If it has outlived its usefulness to you, perhaps you would be willing to sell it to the museum? If so, I can give you 11000 gold in exchange."
  • Sell the item.: "Unless Syrabane himself comes to collect the ring, it will retain a place in our collection for a long time to come. Thank you, %PCName."
  • Keep the item.: "I'm sorry to hear that. Perhaps you'll change your mind."
  • Donate the item.: [Disposition +5] "Unless Syrabane himself comes to collect the ring, it will retain a place in our collection for a long time to come. Thank you, %PCName."

If you ask after an artifact you've already donated or sold, she will express her gratitude:

Artifact Donated / Sold

• Auriel's Shield: "We appreciate the chance to display it, %PCName. Thank you again."
• BiPolar Blade: "Yes, it's quite an...interesting... piece. I'm glad that it's on display."
• Bloodworm Helm: "It's interesting to see that something most people find so offensive is one of the biggest draws at the museum. Wouldn't you say?"
• Boots of Blinding Speed: "Thank you for allowing us to add them to our collection, %PCName."
• Boots of the Apostle: "Yes, thank you for allowing us to add them to the museum's collection."
• Dagger of Symmachus: "Yes, it is a wonderful addition to our collection. Thank you again."
• Dragonbone Cuirass: "Yes, we're very honored to have it as part of our collection."
• Goldbrand: "It's been quite popular with the tourists."
• Spell Breaker: "Yes, we do thank you for selling it to the Museum."
• Ten Pace Boots: "Thank you for allowing us to add them to our collection."
• Umbra Sword: "Thank you for allowing us to add it to the collection, %PCName."
• For all other artifacts, her response will be the same: "Yes, thank you for allowing us to add it to our collection."

If you offer to donate or sell an artifact you don't have, she will ask you to return with it:

Artifact Missing

• Auriel's Bow: "You don't have Auriel's Bow with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."
• Auriel's Shield: "You don't have the [sic] Auriel's Shield with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."
• BiPolar Blade: "You do not have the blade with you? Return with it, and we can settle the matter."
• Boots of Blinding Speed: "You don't have the Boots of Blinding Speed with you? Then come back with them, and we'll settle the deal."
• Boots of the Apostle: "You don't have the Boots of the Apostle with you? Then come back with them, and we'll settle the deal."
• Chrysamere: "You don't have Chrysamere with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."
• Dagger of Symmachus: "You don't have the Dagger of Symmachus with you? Well, please go get it, and we can complete our arrangement."
• Eleidon's Ward: "You don't have Eleidon's Ward with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."
• Goldbrand: "You don't have Goldbrand with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."
• Mace of Slurring: "You don't have the Mace of Slurring with you? Well, bring it in and we can settle the deal."
• Skull-Crusher: "You don't have Skull-Crusher with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."
• Spear of Bitter Mercy: "You don't have the Spear of BItter [sic] Mercy with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."
• Spell Breaker: "You don't have Spell Breaker with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."
• Ten Pace Boots: "You don't have the Ten Pace Boots with you? Then come back with them, and we'll settle the deal."
• Veloth's Judgement: "You don't have Veloth's Judgement with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."
• Warlock's Ring: "You don't have Warlock's Ring with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."
• For all other artifacts, her response will be the same: "You don't have the [artifact] with you? Then come back with it, and we'll settle the deal."

If you stole an artifact and, for some reason, felt like asking her about it, she will be understandably upset:

Artifact Stolen

• Auriel's Shield: "How is it that you have this? This belongs to the museum! GUARDS!!!" Goodbye
• BiPolar Blade: "What? How is it that you have this? It belongs to the museum! GUARDS!" Goodbye
• Bloodworm Helm: "How is it that you have this? It belongs to the Museum! GUARDS!!!" Goodbye
• Boots of Blinding Speed: "What? How is it that you have these? They belong to the museum now! GUARDS!" Goodbye
• Boots of the Apostle: "What? How is that you have these? They were part of the museum's collection! GUARDS!" Goodbye
• Bow of Shadows: "How is it that you have this? It belongs to the Museum! GUARDS!!!" Goodbye
• Cuirass of the Savior's Hide: "How is it that you have this? It belongs to the Museum! GUARDS!!!" Goodbye
• Dagger of Symmachus: "What? How is it you have the Dagger again? It belongs to the Museum now! GUARDS!!!" Goodbye
• Mace of Slurring: "What? How is it that you have this? This is part of the museum's collection! GUARDS!" Goodbye
• Robe of the Lich: "What? How is it that you have this? This belongs to the Museum! GUARDS!" Goodbye
• Stendarr's Hammer: "What? How is it that you have this? It belongs to the museum! GUARDS!" Goodbye
• Ten Pace Boots: "What? How is it you have these? They were part of the museum's collection! GUARDS!" Goodbye
• Umbra Sword: "What? How is it that you have this! It's part of the museum's collection! GUARDS!" Goodbye
• Vampiric Ring: "YWhat [sic]? How is it that you have this? This was part of the museum's collection! GUARDS!" Goodbye
• For all other artifacts, her response will be the same: "What? How is it that you have this? This was part of the museum's collection! GUARDS!" Goodbye

If you somehow survive the encounter, she will greet you coldly:

• Greetings: "You have nerve, I must say. But you must be crazy if you think I'll buy artifacts from you that you've stolen from me." Goodbye

Barilzar's Mazed Band

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If you speak to Barenziah about Barilzar's Mazed Band, she'll refer you to Torasa Aram, who explains some of the stories surrounding the artifact and its maker. This results in a journal update.

• Barilzar's Mazed Band: "The Mazed Band may actually be no more than a legend, though there is no doubt of Barilzar's existence, or his power. It has been said that the Mazed Band was able to open rifts in time and space...that it could even open the gates of Oblivion. It's been said that it would take one of divine birth to wield the ring. Some speculate that that was how Barilzar himself met his end. Of course, this is all conjecture. No one really knows what happened to the man or the Band. All of that was lost centuries ago."

After finding the ring and giving it to Almalexia, you can ask about the topic again.

• Barilzar's Mazed Band: "I understand that you've found this thing of legend and brought it to the goddess."

The Blade of Nerevar

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While Torasa Aram can't positively say she's seen a piece of Nerevar's blade, she does believe she has a possible lead. She won't part with it for free, though.

• pieces of the blade: "The pieces of the Blade of Nerevar here in Mournhold? Now there's something I'd like to get my hands on for the Museum. I can't say that I have seen any that I know of, but I do have one piece from roughly the same time, and it seems to be of Dwemer construction."
• one piece: "I don't even have it on display, because I haven't been able to positively identify it yet. It's a shield of Dwemer make, but not traditional in any sense of the word. The pieces of it just don't seem to match, and I've wondered if it isn't some sort of a fake. I suppose I might be able to part with it, but I'll need some compensation."
• compensation:
  • "I'm always looking for new pieces for the Museum of Artifacts. Unique items, armor and weapons of lore--you know the stuff. If you would be willing to donate a couple to the Museum, I'd be willing to part with the shield."
  • "Bring me a couple quality pieces, and I'll be able to help you, friend."

Once you've donated two artifacts to her museum, she happily hands over the strange shield. If you try to ask her more about it, she suggests taking it to someone more knowledgeable.

• compensation:
  • "You've already been quite a friend to the Museum. I'll give you the piece. I'm classifying it as a Dwemer Battle Shield. As I said, I'm not sure what to make of it. The spike attached to the front of the shield seems to be loose, but a competent smith can probably take care of that for you. Good luck to you, and if you're able to recreate the Blade of Nerevar, I'd love to see the finished product."
  • "The Museum has been compensated quite well. Thank you for your donations."
• Dwemer Battle Shield: "Well, I don't know what else to call it. You should probably have a smith look at it, though."