Online:Captive (Bloodroot Forge)

Captive
Location	Bloodroot Forge — Jerall Cleft, Sanguinary Veins
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Captive

Captives can be found in the Bloodroot Forge. They've been enslaved by the Dreadhorn Clan. Some later rise up and become Rebelling Captives, led by Rena Hammerhands.

Related QuestsEdit

• Blood for Blood: Neutralize an ancient forge and put an end to the evil plans of the Dreadhorn Clan.

Quest-Related EventsEdit

A captive near Galchobhar's lair, encased in molten Nirncrux

Jerall Mountains:

Captive: "Thought I'd wind up in Old Knocker's crooked teeth for certain."

Captive: "They burned everything we had— but at least we're alive! Thank you!"

Captive: "I thought the horned raiders were just rumors … I should have listened."

Captive: "Who's safe from these Reach-dogs? Only Falkreath's walls, surely. We'll go there."

Sanguinary Veins:

Captive: "What kind of vines throb and bleed?"

Captive: "They don't even have hearts, just this cursed red rock where it should be!"

Captive: "That thundering hammer. It never rests! I just want it to stop!"

Captive: "Never seen Reachmen so rabid! They're mad!"

If freed by killing their guards:

Captive: "I was sure they'd take me next. They only take the weak to the Forge."

Captive: "They worked my son until he collapsed and sent him to the Forge. It's been days since I've seen him …."

Captive: "They're preparing for war! This is just the beginning, I'm sure!"

In the Sanguinary Veins, you may come across two captives trapped in the molten Nirncrux on a stone island near some Fire Shalks:

Captive (Argonian): "Now we're trapped! We should have run with the others!"

Captive (Altmer): "No, look! Their fire-spit can't reach us here. We just have to hold out …."

If you kill the Fire Shalks:

Captive (Altmer): "Thank you! See, we made it … just take it slow back over the rocks."

After defeating Stoneheart, some of the captives will free themselves but are rounded up by Rena Hammerhands, significantly, a cloud of red nirncrux dust will surround them initially:

Captive: "We're free! The way is open, we should run while we can!"

Rena Hammerhands: "Run? While our kin still claw at the rock for these curs? Never!"

Rena Hammerhands: "Nord blood was spilled for these weapons, but it won't be spilled by them! We fight!"

Captive: "We fight!"

You come across a group of captives facing Galchobhar. Here, you are showed the dungeon mechanic where Galchobhar throws his weapon during battle, and learn that it's not a good idea to stay on the main island when this happens:

Captive (Nord 1): "No way forward! No way back! Let us through, monster!"

Captive (Nord 2): "The only thing it'll understand is pain! Slaughter it and be done!"

Captive(Argonian): "Carve out its stone heart!"

Galchobhar throws his mace into the ground and a massive ring of flames disintegrates the rebels. When he roars, the cavern shakes, and rocks fall from the ceiling, allowing you to cross the molten Nirncrux to reach the island where he stands.