Skaald Stjarna

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Skaald Stjarna is a norn who can be found at Kevach's Homestead in Dolyak Pass, and who has many stories to tell.

Location[edit]

Shiverpeak Mountains

Dialogue[edit]

Come close and listen well, friend. I have stories of adventure, heroism, and amazing feats. Are you ready to hear my tales?
Talk more option tango.png Tell me a story about sacrifice in the face of certain death.
When Jormag rose from the ice, our ancestors went to fight him. And among their numbers was Owl, a Spirit of the Wild.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me more.
As the battle started, Jormag battered Owl without mercy. He wore down Owl until she was weakened from the brunt of his force.
Talk more option tango.png Wait, why didn't Owl retreat? She was clearly outmatched.
If Owl fled, Jormag would have consumed all the norn below. She raised herself up and flew into the Jormag's maw, scratching and clawing to keep Jormag focused only on her.
Talk more option tango.png She was killed then?
Jormag destroyed Owl's spirit totally. She entered a battle she couldn't win, all to save our ancestors. Every day I consider Owl's sacrifice, and I thank her from the bottom of my heart.
Talk back option tango.png Tell me another.
Talk end option tango.png Interesting story. Thanks.
Talk more option tango.png I'd rather hear a story about norn history. (Same as "Tell me a tale of norn history." below)
Talk more option tango.png Tell me a tale about hope amid despair. (same as below)
Talk more option tango.png I want to hear other stories. (same as below)
Talk end option tango.png Never mind.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me a tale of norn history.
Now, everyone loves a moot. The drinking, the contests, the occasional broken bone here and there. But few know how the moot came to be.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me more.
It's said that long, long ago, two norn travelers met each other at a faraway crossroads. They stopped, shared stories about what was happening in the world, and boasted about their deeds.
Talk more option tango.png Makes sense. What happened next?
But they couldn't back those deeds up with proof. So, instead of being called liars, they invented new games on the spot and tested each other.
Talk more option tango.png Where does the ale come in?
Ale was the prize of any wager. In time, every norn brought ale with them, knowing they could gamble for it if they found themselves at any of these gatherings.
Talk more option tango.png And then?
The moots grew in size, and while they were about wagers and boasts, they kept the spirit of meeting strangers with a pint of ale and a place by the fire.'
Talk back option tango.png Tell me another.
Talk end option tango.png Thanks for the story. Now I'm thirsty.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me a story about sacrifice in the face of certain death. (same as above)
Talk more option tango.png Tell me a tale about hope amid despair. (same as below)
Talk more option tango.png I want to hear other stories. (same as below)
Talk end option tango.png I'm not interested.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me a tale about hope amid despair.
It was the darkest time for all norn. Jormag had risen and killed thousand of norn, even devouring the Spirit of Owl herself. Hope itself was a dying ember.
Talk more option tango.png Go on.
Asgeir, a proud and good norn, watched as his friends and brothers were slain. Just when his own bravery began to falter, he was struck with a vision.
Talk more option tango.png What was it?
The four Spirits of the Wild revealed themselves over the field of battle and spoke to him of sanctuary in the Southern Shiverpeaks.
Talk more option tango.png What did he do?
Asgeir rallied all norn still alive and told them of his vision. He spoke of the Spirits giving all norn shelter, telling them that their fight against Jormag would come another day.
Talk more option tango.png Then what?
Asgeir led the norn south, through blinding snow and around deep chasms, until they reached a low place cradled in the mountains. There, he built Hoelbrak, naming it after the lowlands there.
Talk back option tango.png I want to hear another.
Talk end option tango.png Thanks for the story.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me a story about sacrifice in the face of certain death. (same as above)
Talk more option tango.png Tell me a tale of norn history. (same as above)
Talk more option tango.png I want to hear other stories. (same as below)
Talk end option tango.png I changed my mind. Good-bye.
Talk more option tango.png I want to hear more stories.
Very well. I can tell you a tale of wisdom in the heat of battle, about myself, or even a funny story. Tell me the one you want to hear.
Talk more option tango.png I'm curious about wisdom in the heat of battle.
Knut Whitebear keeps a watchful eye over Hoelbrak, and that includes making sure the peace is kept. A few years back, he had to make a choice between keeping that peace using violence or wisdom.
Talk more option tango.png What do you mean?
Knut broke up a bar fight once, a quarrel between two brothers divided over a woman. He knew the boys were good, just eager to impress the woman, no matter the cost.
Talk more option tango.png So, what did he do?
Knut called the boys over and told them that the first one who could knock him out was worthy of the woman. The boys were unsure, but stopped fighting each other and circled Knut.
Talk more option tango.png I'm guessing Knut laid them out with one punch.
Knut never laid a hand on them. He dodged their blows, but praised them for working as a team as they attacked him. He let those boys come at him until they fell over exhausted.
Talk more option tango.png What? That's it?
When those boys got their strength back, Knut took them aside and told them the bonds of family were stronger than a passing fancy. The boys took the lesson to heart and never quarreled again.
Talk back option tango.png I want to hear another tale.
Talk end option tango.png Thanks for the story.
Talk more option tango.png Wait, tell me about yourself. (Same as "Sure, tell me about yourself." below)
Talk more option tango.png Hold on. Tell me the funny one instead. (Same as "The funny one. Let's hear it." below)
Talk back option tango.png Let's go back to the other stories.
Talk end option tango.png Never mind.
Talk more option tango.png Sure, tell me about yourself.
I used to hunt with my family, recording their deeds and singing about them when we came to a lodge. I earned more praise as a storyteller than I ever did with a bow, so I stuck with telling tales.
Talk more option tango.png And that's it?
Bear, no! I learned my craft by competing against other skaalds. A few years later, I could outsing[sic] anyone, even the masters like Bren the Wise and Klinna Storyshouter.
Talk more option tango.png What's a competition like?
Two skaalds face each other in a crowded lodge or tavern. We tell tales one at a time all night long until the first runs out of stories, tells a bad one, or passes out.
Talk more option tango.png Passes out?
Sometimes...well, most times...ale is involved. Some can't handle their ale and tell tales. Me? Never had that problem. In fact, I can drink like Bear and still sing like Raven.
Talk back option tango.png Tell me another.
Talk end option tango.png Thanks.
Talk more option tango.png I want to hear about wisdom in the heat of battle. (Same as "I'm curious about wisdom in the heat of battle." above)
Talk more option tango.png No, wait. The funny one. (Same as "The funny one. Let's hear it." below)
Talk back option tango.png Let's go back to the earlier tales.
Talk end option tango.png Maybe later.
Talk more option tango.png The funny one. Let's hear it.
There was once a norn who married a keg, and on their wedding night... hmm, you know, this one isn't meant for the young ears like yours.
Talk more option tango.png Oh, com on.
Well, the tale ends with him covered in ale, running naked into the night screaming, "Oh no, I've killed her."
Talk back option tango.png Okay, one more.
Talk end option tango.png Yeah, let's just leave that there.
Talk back option tango.png Wait. Let's go back to the other stories.
Talk end option tango.png I'll be leaving now.
Talk end option tango.png Not interested.

Trivia[edit]

  • Stjarna is an Old Norse word meaning "star".