Arena:Lord's Mail

Artifact: Lord's Mail (lore page)
Shares Appearance With	Adamantium Cuirass
Statistics
Rating	-9 AC (male pc) / -3 AC (female pc)
Rating	-9 AC (male pc) / -3 AC (female pc)		{{{health}}}
Weight	16 kg
Enchantment
Troll's Blood, Spell Shield, Cure Poison

Lord's Mail

"The Lord's Mail, sometimes called the Armor of Morihaus, the Gift of Kynareth, is an ancient cuirass of unsurpassable quality. It grants the wearer the power to regenerate lost health, resist the effects of spells, and cure oneself of poison when used. It is said that whenever Kynareth deigns the wearer unworthy, the Lord's Mail will be taken away and hidden for the next chosen one." —Codex Scientia

The Lord's Mail is a cuirass artifact that can be obtained by taking part in an artifact quest. Per the Codex Scientia, this quest can be started anywhere but Skyrim. The artifact itself will be found in Black Marsh, Summurset Isle, or Valenwood.

As artifacts cannot be sold to merchants and you are limited to a single artifact at a time without exploits, the Lord's Mail should not be obtained by classes that are unable to use its armor type. Female characters only get the armor rating reduction identical to a leather armor cuirass, so they should refrain from starting this quest. They should instead opt for the Ebony Mail if they can use this kind of armor

Quest Dialogue

Quest-starting Rumors

• "Ever hear word of the Armor of Morihaus? That's what the old timers call the Lord's Mail. Well, anyhow, there's someone over in the [Tavern name] whispering around about the Armor of Morihaus. Sure, he might've just been some drunk talking and about old legends, but if there's a chance of getting the armor that regenerates the person who wears it, well...

• "Listen, some guy over at the [Tavern name], that inn to the [Direction], told me he knew not only that the Lord's Mail of Morihaus is real, but how to find it. He said he was willing to sell the information, but I'm more than a little broke. You ought to head up that way if you've got a couple hundred gold, and are willing to trust a stranger."

• "Actually, I have heard something interesting lately. Ever heard the legend of Morihaus? Well, this guy over to the [Direction] in the [Tavern name] says he knows where Morihaus' armor, the Lord's Mail is. I don't know if it's even half true, but I know he wants money for his information. If you've got the gold, this is an opportunity I'd take advantage of."

Tavern Encounters

• As soon as you mention the Lord's Mail, a man you didn't see when you entered seats himself by you at the bar. "Couldn't help overhearing you, mate. You can call me [NPC name]. I happen to know how to find Morihaus' armor, the bane of trolls everywhere. A [PC race] like you could use a little help. I'm willing to tell you everything I know for [Amount of gold] gold. Agreed?"

• "It can't be coincidence [sic] that brings you and I to the [Tavern name] at the same time," a young man seats [sic] himself next to you. "A [PC race] looking for the Lord's Mail, and a man who knows just where to find it. Best armor ever created, you know. Make you more than a match for anyone. I like you enough to offer a mere [Amount of gold] gold pieces for my invaluable information. Do we have a deal?"

• The bartender signals to a man in the back of the inn. The young man stands up and joins you at the counter. "I've got the sort of information wars have been waged over. You know for his arrogance Morihaus had the Lord's Mail taken from him by the spirit Kynareth. I do not suffer from the same sin of arrogance. For [Amount of gold] gold, I will tell how to find the place where Kynareth has sequestered the Lord's Mail. Shall we do business, [PC race]?"

Negotiation:

• "Forget it, pal. You're going to have to do a lot better than that."

• "I haven't insulted your intelligence yet, please don't insult mine. Make a legitimate offer, or I walk."

• "If that's the best you can offer, just say goodbye. Otherwise, you're going to have to make it more, [PC race]."

• "What a disappointment. Goodbye then. I'll be at [tavern] for [number of] more days if you change your mind."

• "I've wasted enough time already. You can find me here for [number of] days if you get the money or change your mind. Leave me now."

• "I understand your monetary situation. If it changes, I'm staying here [number of] days more. Please excuse me, [PC race]."

• "Well, no. I can't accept any less than [Amount of gold] gold."

• "A little backbone I like, [PC name]. Would you consider [Amount of gold] gold instead?"

• "Sorry, I can't justify that. [Amount of gold] gold seems fair. What do you think?"

New encounter after rejecting the quest:

• [NPC name] comes in from the back at the mention of The Lord's Mail. He shakes your hand gregariously. "Good to see you again, [PC race]. You've come to buy the information I have about The Lord's Mail, ehI think I told you I'd let you know everything for [Amount of gold] gold pieces, right?"

• "If it isn't [PC race], back in [tavern] already," [NPC name] appears at your side, rising from a side tavern table. "Guess you changed your mind. I haven't changed mine about The Lord's Mail. If you want to know how to get it, you'll have to pay me the [Amount of gold] gold we agreed upon. Is this agreeable?"

• At the mention of The Lord's Mail, the familiar dark figure of [NPC name] appears next to you. His hearing is apparently exceptional. "Back again, [PC race]? Well, the offer still stands, lucky for you. I will tell you everything I know about the location of The Lord's Mail for [Amount of gold] gold pieces. No credit, naturally. Do you agree?"

Location

• "Very good, I accept your gold. Listen to me carefully. In the province of Skyrim, there is a dungeon called the [Dungeon name], said to be the actual burial crypt of Kynareth herself! Before her death it is said that she foresaw many needs coming to the land. To aid any person who would take such a need upon their shoulders Kynareth created the Lord's Mail, said to be able to cure its wearer of any injury. To guard this artifact from those who would plunder her crypt, she secreted it in a location known only to her. Whenever a great need appears upon the land, so does the Lord's Mail. That's how that warrior, Morihaus, got it first. It's location, and the crypt of Kynareth are always different. In the ancient libraries of Tholgamis I stumbled upon the secret to the location of Kynareth's crypt as it has appeared this time. I have no desire to be a hero. A full purse is enough to keep me happy! If you fashion yourself a hero, and wish to win the Lord's Mail, journey to Kynareth's crypt and get the map, good [PC race]. I have inscribed her resting place on your map of the continent. I wish you well on your journey..."

Gallery

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  Lord's Mail (female)