Boethiah (Online)

"Greetings, mortal."

What are you? "I speak through this object, not from it, mortal. That troll-herder Mauloch must not invade this realm. The pathetic worms in the cave beyond must be destroyed. You must stop their foolish rituals."

I intend to, but the way is blocked by a barrier. "This object is called an Animus Geode. The Cult imbued it with a curse. When attuned to a door, it can only be destroyed by the release of a soul. Feed the Animus Geode a soul and it will shatter, clearing your path. Arithiel's soul will do nicely.

Why Arithiel? What has she done? "She betrayed her people and joined the Worm Cult. Only after she was forced to murder her own family did she question her choice. Her word is worthless, but her soul … feed it to this gem, and rid yourself of the traitor."

I don't want to kill her. "This is not about what you want, but what I need. This stone drinks souls, and its thirst is strong. Take the geode in your hand. Sacrifice her soul to clear your path."

What must I do? "Use the Animus Geode to absorb her soul and it will dispel the barrier. The Worm Cult is of no interest to me for the moment, but Mauloch cannot be allowed to invade Nirn. We have history, Mauloch and I. It would amuse me to see his plan destroyed."

Who, or what, are you? "Many mortals call me Boethiah. Sate the geode's thirst with Arithiel's soul, and I will grant you a boon, for a time, to aid in your battle with the Worm Cult."