Arena:Staff of Magnus

Artifact: Staff of Magnus (lore page)
Shares Appearance With	Ebony Staff
Statistics
Damage	1-8
Damage	1-8		{{{health}}}
Weight	3 kg
Enchantment
Troll's Blood, Spell Shield

Staff of Magnus

"The Staff of Magnus, one of the elder artifacts of Tamriel, was a metaphysical battery of sorts for its creator, the Arch-Mage Magnus. When used, it regenerates both a mage's health and mystical energy at remarkable rates. In time, the Staff will abandon the mage who wields it before he or she becomes too powerful and upsets the mystical balance it is sworn to protect."—Codex Scientia

The Staff of Magnus is a staff artifact that can be obtained by taking part in an artifact quest. Per the Codex Scientia, this quest can be started anywhere but Elsweyr. The artifact itself will be found in High Rock, or Valenwood.

Quest Dialogue

Quest-starting Rumors

• "Well, I've been talking to this fellow at the [Tavern name] [Direction] of here, and he was telling me he knows something about the location of the Staff of Magnus. I don't know if he's telling the truth, but he had the nerve to ask for hundreds of gold pieces in return for the information. If I had the money I think I'd take him up on it."

• "This [Settlement type]'s getting crazier and crazier, that's what's up. For example, you know the [Tavern name] just [Direction] of here? Perfectly respectable tavern, but apparently some lunatic is hanging around there, bothering everyone, telling them he knows how to find the Staff of Magnus. He should know anyone who's ever heard of the Staff is too senile to go after it anyhow."

• "Ever hear of the Staff of Magnus? No offense, very few [PC race] kids your age have. It's this ancient relic that legend says can absorb a spell cast at it and give the spell's power to whoever holds it. I know someone who knows how to get the Staff, and he'll tell you for a price if you get to him today. He's at the [Tavern name], just [Direction] of here."

Tavern Encounters

• "Be quiet, [PC race] fool," the man next to you grabs your arm and speaks in a low, conspiratorial tone. "The Necromancers would not think at all about killing you just for mentioning the Staff of Magnus. Their most powerful mages are children compared to its power, and if they could possess it, surely they would rule [Settlement name]. I would be willing to tell you how to find the Staff, but it will cost you [Amount of gold] gold in return. Agreed?"

• A young man comes to your side and shakes your hand. "The Staff of Magnus? It must surely be fate that brought us two together. I am [NPC name] and I can direct you on your way to find this most ancient and powerful of relics. Pity the poor mage who tries to battle with you once it is in your possession, eh? All I ask in return for my information is a pittance, [Amount of gold] gold pieces. Shall we get down to business?"

• "I like your arrogance, kid," a dark figure slithers across the tavern to your side, his face emotionless as a mask. "Strolling into the [tavern name], asking about the Staff of Magnus like it was a new brand of ale. The Necromancers of [Settlement name] have been offering me thousands of gold pieces to tell them how to find it, but I shudder to think what would become of [Province] if they had that power. For you, I make the offer of [Amount of gold] gold, a very good price. Do we have a deal?"

Negotiation:

• "Ha. Make me a less amusing offer or stop wasting my time, [PC race]."

• "I can understand bargain shopping, but you're being ridiculous. I'm going to need a lot more than that."

• "Not a chance, pal. Try again."

• "Oh well. I'll probably still be at [tavern] for [number of] days with my offer standing. Fare thee well, young [PC race]."

• "I hope you never know the power you passed up today. If you're smart, you'll be back with gold in hand before [number of] days pass and I leave [Settlement name]. Take care of yourself."

• "Fine. Please excuse me while I look for truly adventurous parties. The offer and I will be here for [number of] days and then we're leaving fair [Settlement name]. Free advice: come back with gold."

• "I understand your position, trying to get the best price you can. Let's say [Amount of gold] gold, shall we?"

• "Sorry, I've already turned someone down who offered that. What's your reaction to [Amount of gold] gold pieces?"

• "No, no, no. Let's try again. I'll tell you everything I know for [Amount of gold] gold."

New encounter after rejecting the quest:

• You hear a cough behind you and [NPC name] appears, looking somewhat dejected. "Good to see you, [PC race]," he says. "I haven't had any luck yet. Seems anyone who believes the Staff of Magus exists doesn't have the gold to pay for my information. Will you agree to meet my offer of [Amount of gold] gold?"

• [NPC name] stands up from the far end of the bar and comes to join you at the mention of the Staff of Magus. He is still in his black costume, and his mood reflects that color. "Oh, it's you again, [PC race]. Listen, I was just talking to someone else who seems interested, so if you don't have the [Amount of gold] gold we discussed last time don't [sic] waste my time."

• The bartender signals to a group in the corner, and [NPC name] leaves them to join you at the bar. "Good to see you again, [PC name]. I was just talking to a few interested persons [sic] about the Staff of Magus [sic]. If you have the [Amount of gold] gold pieces we talked about before, I'd be happy to deal with you instead."

Location

• "Thank you for the gold. Now listen carefully. Just before the Sorceror-King Magnus died, he trusted the only map to the location of the Staff of Magnus to the Blades, a secret society of warriors. I heard that one of their number sought the map that led to the Staff's current location. He journeyed to a place called the [Dungeon name], in the Elsweyr province, but never returned. I would never dare to go where a Bladesman met his end, but somewhere in that dungeon is the map to the location of the Staff of Magnus. For the money you've paid, you obviously think better of your chances. I wish you luck in your quest. I've inscribed its location onto your map of the continent. Good luck, [PC race]. I wish you well..."