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- Meet Tanlorin, an outcast High Elf and one of the two new Companions coming with Update 44!
- Razum-dar's report on the movements and activities of an oustered High Elf adventurer.
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To Her Royal Majesty Queen Ayrenn,
As you are well aware, there are a myriad of duties that fall under the purview of your humble Eye, Razum-dar. Many of which, this one isn't afraid to admit, feel tedious. Often, a waste of Raz's time and beneath his skill set. But for once, Raz is happy to have done his due diligence.
Some time ago, Raz was made aware of the movements of an oustered High Elf by the name of Tanlorin. Normally, such occurrences are of no concern. To be oustered is to be removed from one's family registry, a personal matter normally not worthy of the Queen's notice. But in this case? This individual's movements seem to coincide with matters very much of the Dominion's concern. If you'll indulge Raz, this one will paint you a portrait.
A spry, tattooed High Elf enters Reaper's March one day. They spend the afternoon sampling the delights of a Rawl'kha tavern. They are rambunctious. They sing along with the bard and flirt with fellow drunkards. They tip well. A pleasant visit, by all accounts.
A few drinks into the night, they let slip that they're originally from a town called Rellenthil in the Summerset Isle. When referring to Rellenthil's registry of ousters, Raz found the reason behind Tanlorin's expulsion was absent, including the name of the family they were banished from. Most curious, yes? It would seem Tanlorin comes from a family of high regard and one with enough influence as to request convenient omissions from official records.
But, returning your attention to the night of Tanlorin's visit, it seems clear that they have left their high society qualities behind. They are loud and unafraid of how they appear, yes. But they are also generous and kind. They purchase multiple rounds for all those in attendance and provide a sympathetic ear to those who need it. Many will remember that night believing they have made a new friend. The next day, Tanlorin departs. With their tab paid and lovers left behind, they catch a carriage to Baandari. Tanlorin has disappeared into the next town long before word of what has happened to Arenthia's corrupt trade official can reach Rawl'kha.
You see, Raz had been investigating the skimming of Dominion coin by a Thalmor official overseeing trade in Arenthia. Not only was this official taking coin and altering ledgers, but they were using that coin to fund skooma production and then pressuring traders to smuggle the contraband across the Aldmeri Dominion. Now, on the morning of Tanlorin's departure, this corrupt official was found howling in his office, skooma still fresh on his breath. His private safe was unlocked and emptied of all its contents save for the very ledgers and extortion notes Raz had been hunting for. What is the saying? Everything was served on a silver platter.
And how is this Tanlorin connected? Well, as you know, Raz has a very sensitive nose for theatrics of spycraft. While reviewing Tanlorin's records as a matter of dull drudgery and administrative necessity, this one realized that Tanlorin had been spotted near the location of an exposed corrupt official more times than Raz has claws. A coincidence? Raz laughs at the thought.
How Tanlorin has pulled off these, if you'll excuse a wink of admiration, deft acts of justice, this one does not know. Yet. Perhaps there is a greater group at work here and Tanlorin is merely the tip of the senche's tail? At the very least, this one is certain of one thing. Tanlorin has risen to the top of the list of persons of great interest to the Eyes of the Queen. This one will attempt to learn more as time and circumstances permit.
Your humble servant, Razum-dar
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Tanlorin's past may appear checkered at first glance, but for those willing to investigate further, there might be more to the High Elf's story to discover. Will you earn Tanlorin's trust and learn the secrets of their quest and craft? Let us know what about Tanlorin caught your attention via social media.