The Ash Monster is an evil creature found on the island of Sorseheim. It is said that it began to appear on the island after the Red Mountain eruption. This catastrophic event also shrouded the southern area of ​​Sorseheim in ashes, killing countless creatures.

, completely destroyed the Hirstaang Forest, and gave birth to the burning tree spirit known as the revenge spirit.

Although people on the island found different types of "ash-formers", the common denominator is that their bodies are composed of hardened, burning volcanic ash. According to Orella Tevani, Nelos

The master accidentally discovered that the "ash product" was produced from the ashes of corpses buried near the heart stone veins. It is said that the heart stone contains a trace amount of the power of the heart of Lorkhan. Based on this, Nelos deduced that it was because of the heart stone.

The stone has been buried near the Heart of Lorkhan for thousands of years, and the residual energy of the Heart of Lorkhan seeped into the Heart Stone. This major discovery convinced Master Neros that there was a huge secret hidden in the Heart Stone. As long as it was cracked

The "Secret of the Heart Stone" may release the huge energy from the Heart of Lorkhan. You must know that since the reincarnated soul cast by Azura, the elf hero Nerevarin has completely separated the dwarves' influence on the Heart of Lorkhan.

After using the tool, the heart quickly shrank and disappeared. There are even unverified rumors that the Heart of Lorkhan was completely smashed by Nerevarine. This means that it was left on the island of Solseheim with the eruption of Red Mountain.

The heart stone on it is probably the last remnant of the divine power of Lorkhan's Heart.

"So, I guess it was some of Master Nelos's experiments that led to the large number of ash monsters." The Lord has already thought of it.

"Yes, sir." As a member of the Telvanni family, Orela Telvanni is more familiar with Master Nelos's past: "Maybe it has something to do with one of his apprentices who came back from the dead."

"I guess it's Ildali Sarohiri." The Lord's memory has always been very good.

"It's her, my lord." Aurella Telvani shrugged: "So in a sense, the 'mind-changing trick' was successful."

"Master, I am very curious. Why are the people of Tamriel so keen on mind-changing?" This is something Shulia, the Judgment Angel from the Colorful Palace, cannot understand: "The Reach people's heart of thorns, the iron orcs' heart of Nien.

, and now there is the Dark Elf’s ‘Heart Stone Exchange Heart Technique’.”

"In addition to the mind-changing technique that can significantly enhance an individual's abilities, from a religious perspective, this is actually the worship of Lockhan who had his heart ripped out." The Lord gave his own answer.

"So that's it..." Judgment Angel Shulia nodded lightly.

As Baron Ximu, who possesses the exclusive Dragon Breaking Law, it is a necessary etiquette for Master Nelos to personally board the ship to visit.

Fortunately, the air in the lord's cabin is much fresher. As a reward for treating guests as the locals do, the lord specially ordered someone to cook Master Nelos' favorite Canis Root Tea.

"Ah, I feel the scent of stream wood. So it was planted in your castle garden?" Master Nelos is indeed an expert in tea tasting.

"It's the terrace of the castle. Marina and Faranu have been taking good care of them." The lord, who learned everything from Orella Tevani in advance, was not surprised.

"The two Gisese ladies who are in charge of the kitchen for you." Master Nelos seems to be familiar with everything about the lord. Of course, it is an indisputable fact that the lord is famous far and wide.

"Yes, that's them." When talking about his female companions, the lord would always smile inadvertently.

"It's a pity that not all Nords are as kind to the 'Grey Men' as you are." Master Neros, like many dark elves who migrated to Solseheim Island, is very wary of the Nords in Skyrim.

.It is true that as Master Neros said, those dark elves who migrated from Morrowind to Winterhold, Windhelm, and Rift City have not been able to fully integrate into Nord society. Otherwise, there would be no Gray Zone.

Let’s talk about the Gray People. Of course, on the other hand, the upright Nords can’t stand the “twisting” of the Dark Elves.

As the environment of Morrowind has been restored after the Cataclysm, more and more Skyrim Grays are considering returning to Morrowind to settle. Of course, many of them are just verbal expressions without actual actions. Look at Southelheim now.

The island is filled with volcanic ash winds, and the small town of Crow Rock is almost buried by volcanic ash. One can imagine how good Morrowind Province, the starting point of all catastrophes, can be. Not to mention those who fled to the sky during the red year.

There is a huge conflict between the Gray People in Morrowind and the Dark Elves left in Morrowind. The Gray People generally believe in the three living gods of the Tribunal. And in the current Morrowind, the three living gods of the Tribunal have stolen the power of Lorkhan's heart.

Judged as false gods, the Three Demon Gods of the Old Trial Seat were restored to mainstream belief. All "heretics" who did not believe in the Three Demon Gods would suffer brutal persecution. This also discouraged the Gray People of Skyrim.

In addition, they have long been accustomed to the cold air from the sky, the warm stoves, the scalding mead and barbecue. The dark elves who have experienced the catastrophe, and the memories of suffering they suffered on the long migration road, have made the darkness content with the status quo

The elf will not leave easily no matter what.

This is also the reason why the dark elves in Skyrim prefer to call themselves Nord (dark) elves. Just like the wood elves who left Valen Forest also like to call themselves forest elves.

"I would like to know more about the black book you found in the Dwemer ruins." After a brief exchange of greetings, the lord got to the point.

""Dark Magic Book: Letters and Letters"." When asked by the lord, Master Neros said bluntly: "One of the 'Seven Books of Darkness' written by Hermoeus Mora, the Demon God of Knowledge."

According to the research of Master Neros, there are seven "Dark Magic Scriptures" handed down from ancient times: "Dark Magic Scripture: Untold Legends (Untold Legends)", "Dark Magic Scripture: Epistolary Acumen", "Dark Magic Scripture"

Magic Scripture: Waking Dreams", "Dark Magic Scripture: The Sallow Regent", "Dark Magic Scripture: The Winds of Change", "Dark Magic Scripture: Filament"

"Filament and Filigree", "The Hidden Twilight".

"What is its specific function?" The lord was very curious.

"Sir, I'll tell you the truth. The Seven Books of Darkness are the domain of Hermoeus Mora, the Demon God of Knowledge. I have an unconfirmed guess that the soul of Miraak, the first dragonborn, is hidden in the Seven Books. But

I don't know which book it is specifically." Master Neros has the rigor of a scholar.

"So, we need to find the 'Seven Books of Darkness' in order to determine the traces of the first dragonborn Miraak." The lord felt that it was quite tricky (it's okay, sir, doesn't Tal Rasha also have seven ancient tombs).

"No, sir. Just finding one of them is enough." The Dark Elf Archmage, who was born in the three major families of Morrowind, reminded wisely.

"The Seven Books are an interconnected field." Wu Chen suddenly realized: "It's like a coherent front and back."

"As you can see, my lord." Master Neros seemed a little absent-minded. Obviously this was not the focus of his attention.

Before Master Nellos boarded the ship, the Lord had already learned more details about the Heartstone and the crisis facing the Mushroom Castle in Termexi from Orela Telvanni.

It is said that Master Nelos's last apprentice, Ildali Saloshiri, is still alive, and she wants to avenge Master Nelos's failed heart-changing experiment on her. If the adventure team sent by the Lord had not been in time,

Arriving to help, Master Neros’s housekeeper had long since died, and his tower would have been poisoned and withered. Therefore, in Orella Tevani’s view, Master Neros’s only hope was the last one.

With the help of Lord Duvac, he thwarted the revenge plan of Heartstone apprentice Ildali Saloshiri.

"Tell me about your heart stone experiment." The lord immediately changed the topic and decided to solve the crisis facing Master Neros first.

"Okay, okay, sir." This is exactly the purpose of Master Nelos's trip: "It all started with my uncontrollable desire for knowledge..."

Putting down the tea cup gently, Master Neros recounted the past: "Escaped from the ashes of Morrowind, my apprentices and I established Thelmishlin (Mushroom Castle) on Soshelheim Island.

The secret of the Heart Stone was discovered in the volcanic ashes. My apprentice and I's autopsy on the Burnt Spriggan convinced me that the Heart Stone could be implanted into a person's chest, giving them great power. Just like the Reach Man

Heart of Thorns. Just when I was considering replacing my own heart with the Heart Stone, Ildali volunteered to complete the surgery in my place. Now I know I had the surgery all wrong."

"Ildali died tragically during the heart transplant surgery. After I buried her in infinite grief, she resurrected from the grave. In the coffin, only her calming staff and a heart implanted by me during the surgery were left.

Heartstone, later waves of ash monsters began to attack Telmixi."

"So, where did Ildali go?" the lord asked.
Chapter completed!