LE Ancient Dagoth Brandy Quest

[Mahonical]

I remember coming across this beverage while playing Morrowind and thought it might be interesting to bring back through a quest of some sort. Here is an outline of what I have come up with, but if you want to discuss specifics with me (my computer cannot seem to support modding software but I would love to be involved if someone does choose to make this mod), please let me know.

 

Indaryn of the Black-briar Meadery is hoping to make greater profits in the Windhelm area, and specifically thought that the Dunmer population might be the answer. When the player enters the Black-briar Meadery, Indaryn mentions that he has learned of a very ancient drink brewed by the long-dead Sixth House of Morrowind (House Dagoth), and that it is called Ancient Dagoth Brandy. He asks the player to keep an eye out for a sample of this beverage while out traveling, and admits to having no idea if such a bottle is even obtainable any longer.

 

Now, seeing as Ancient Dagoth Brandy is, by this point, hundreds of years old, there would be very few to choose from, so I came up with an idea for there being three to obtain through various means. After a very specific request, the owner/bartender Ambarys Rendar of the New Gnisis Cornerclub reveals that he has one in his possession and would be willing to sell it for 1,800 coins (players might be able to use speechcraft and dialogue to talk him down to 1,300 coins). If the player opts to not buy this one, if they are sneaking around and come across Ambarys Rendar's belongings, they will find one bottle of Ancient Dagoth Brandy. They can choose to steal it or leave it there. The third and final opportunity to obtain a bottle of Ancient Dagoth Brandy is in Solstheim in the house of Councilor Morvayn. The player can steal it, but if they first kill the Morag Tong assassins sent to kill Councilor Morvayn, then the player would be able to simply take it without it being labeled a stolen item. One thing to note is that Indaryn will accept the Ancient Dagoth Brandy regardless of whether it is stolen or not.

 

Once the player has obtained the Ancient Dagoth Brandy, it can be given to Indaryn, who will offer 700 coins for it (again, the player can use speechcraft skill and dialogue options to talk him up to 1,000 coins). Once Indaryn has the bottle, he will say that he is going to do his best to replicate its effects and taste. After one week, Indaryn will send a letter requesting the player to come to the Black-briar Meadery. Upon entering the Black-briar Meadary, Indaryn will greet the player excitedly and give to him the first bottle of Dagoth Brandy for free. This beverage, while similar to Ancient Dagoth Brandy, will be significantly less potent. Indaryn will point out that this is due to the Ancient Dagoth Brandy having hundreds of years to age whereas his concoction was made recently. He will offer the player additional bottles of this new Dagoth Brandy at the "bargain price" of 250 coins each, and will become much more friendly with the player thereafter.

 

Here is my brainstorm for some of the effects of each beverage:

ANCIENT DAGOTH BRANDY

Restore 100 health, restore 100 stamina, fortify health regeneration by 30% for 60 seconds, damage stamina regeneration by 80% for 120 seconds, damage magicka regeneration by 50% for 120 seconds

Price listed in player's inventory: 1200 coins

DAGOTH BRANDY

Restore 30 stamina, fortify health regeneration by 10% for 60 seconds, damage stamina regeneration by 50% for 60 seconds, damage magicka regeneration by 10% for 60 seconds

Price listed in player's inventory: 200 coins

 

If you have any ideas to add or wish to discuss this idea, please do so either by posting here or messaging me. Thanks!

Edited August 20, 2017 by Mahonical