Online:Apprentice Taz

Apprentice Taz
Location	Near the Event Exchange outside Rimmen, The Stitches
Race	Redguard	Gender	Male
Health	39,959
Reaction	Friendly
Other Information
Faction(s)	Elsweyr Dragon Defense Force

Apprentice Taz

Apprentice Taz is a Redguard found at the Event Exchange south of Rimmen. He is apprenticed to Captain Samara and assists her with the trials for training dragonslayers.

Related Quests

• Bane of Dragons: Polish up your dragonslaying skills with the Elsweyr Dragon Defense Force.

Quest-Related Events

If you speak with Apprentice Taz before talking to Captain Samara:

Started quest through Crown Store:	Quest not started:
"Oh, hello! Are you here from the summons? You look rather strong. Ha, I knew the posting would be worth it! Please, speak with Captain Samara if you wish to lend your aid to Elsweyr's people."	"Captain Samara is truly a genius when it comes to Dragon-slaying. I must make sure to write everything she says down. For posterity! You look like a rough sort. If you're interested, you should speak with her about joining the Elsweyr Defense Force."

After you have spoken with Captain Samara and agreed to go through the trials, you will need to speak with Apprentice Taz for more details:

"I see you've agreed to the trials, how exciting!
You will not regret your efforts, I promise you. Captain Samara has put her heart and soul into the Elsweyr Defense Force. Each trial was thought through with care."

Captain Samara said I should speak with you for more details about the trials.

"Of course! First, the trial of knowledge! We suspect there are buried tablets in the canyon surrounding the Stitches that contain ancient Dragon-slaying secrets.
The only mandatory part of your task is to locate one and bring it to me there."

Is there an optional part?

"If you so choose, I have a few of my Draconic themed questions for you. A small exam, if you will. Such fun!
Next, the trial of endurance. YTou must battle to the depths of a dungeon within Elsweyr and claim the Defense Force standard placed inside."

What's the last trial?

"The trial of bravery. The most harrowing, but necessary test!
Knowledge and skill mean nothing without the mettle to face your foe. Slay a Dragon and bring Captain Samara its heart to prove your courage."

Thanks for the information. I'd better get started.

"Wonderful, anytime! I'm happy to be of service! Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Many have approached the trials with hope and determination. Not all have the strength to see them through. But I have a good feeling about you!

Tell me about yourself. Why did you join the Defense Force?

"Me? I come from a long line of swordmasters that go all the way back to Yokuda.
In Hammerfell, my father always complained that my blade skills paled in comparison to those of my six brothers. Recently, he decided to send my to Elsweyr to train."

By fighting Dragons?

"Ha! Compared to my father's disappointed scowl, a Dragon's flame is tame as a warm breeze.
I've actually grown quite fond of this land. And I've learned a great deal! I wager I could take on all six of my brothers at once, now."

Are you planning to return home then?

"Not anytime soon. In a way, being sent away was the best thing that ever happened to me.
Now, I am a skilled fighter, I have a mentor who values me, and a land worth protecting. I am, as my father would say, a blade that has found its sheath."

Speaking with him once more before leaving:

"The trials can be difficult, but those who complete them are second to none when facing down Dragons. I've seen it with my own eyes!
I'm sure you'll find the experience rewarding. I simply can't wait to see your progress!"

Once you have collected the Tablet of Dragon Slaying, you can bring it to Taz in the Stitches. He will be near Grashorag. As he mentioned before, you have option of completing his dragon related quiz:

"Oh, there you are! Lovely to see you again.
Do you have a tablet for me to inspect?"

Tell me about yourself. Why did you join the Defense Force?

(Dialogue Identical to Above)

Here's what I found.

"Let's see. Fascinating! This is certainly worth of the trial of knowledge. Well done! I'll see to it that this information is passed into the records of the Elsweyr Defense Force.
Are you interested in the additional challenge?"

Remind me again about the additional challenge.

"To achieve absolute victory in the knowledge trial, the challenge is simple.
You must answer all my questions regarding Dragon lore correctly. Surely you'll have no trouble. Do you accept the challenge?"

I accept.

"Excellent! First, what is a Dragon's main form of conveyance? How do they most often get around, so to speak?"

Answer	Response
Flying.	"Correct! Next question. What is the name of the Dragon God of Time?"
Swimming.	"Sorry to say, that's incorrect. Perhaps you're not yet ready for this test."
Crawling.	"Not quite correct, I'm sorry. Perhaps you need to brush up on your Dragon knowledge, my friend."

"Correct! Next question.
What is the name of the Dragon God of Time?"

Answer	Response
Alduin	"Somewhat close … but still incorrect. A good attempt, however!"
Alessia	"Oh, interesting. I don't recall any tales of Alessia being a Dragon. I'm sorry, that's incorrect. But quite intriguing."
Akatosh	"Yes! Perhaps the most well-known Dragon. It carries quite a power, doesn't it? And finally, what manner of creature typically accompanies a Dragon in battle?"

"Yes! Perhaps the most well-known Dragon. It carries quite a power, doesn't it?
And finally, what manner of creature typically accompanies a Dragon in battle?"

Answer	Response
Werewolves	"Very creative, but no, unfortunately that is incorrect."
Atronarchs	"Correct again! Truly, you are a learned scholar of Dragon lore. I will let Captain Samara know you've proven yourself twice over in the trial of knowledge. Well done!"
Mudcrabs	"Now that would be a sight. My apologies, but that is incorrect."

Should you fail the challenge at any stage, you may try again. The below text also appears if you leave the conversation during the quiz:

"You've recovered some valuable knowledge. Are you willing to test your own?
Captain Samara asked me to present you with a series of questions that would baffle even seasoned scholars. If you're up to the challenge, of course."

I'm interested, tell me more.

The conversation the repeats as above.

Once you have completed all three challenges, you can return to Captain Samara. Apprentice Taz will be there as well and his dialogue will depend on if you completed the optional challenges:

If you completed the optional challenges:	If you did not:
"To succeed in all three trials is rare. To champion the additional challenges is just unheard of! Truly, the Dragons of Elsweyr stand no chance against someone like you. I'm sure Captain Samara will be pleased."	"You completed the three trials, didn't you? Most impressive. You should report your success to Captain Samara. She'll be happy to hear we have a new stalwart member in our ranks."

Speaking with him again after completing the quest:

"Hail, my Defense Force comrade.
Your presence surely means no rest for the Dragons flying the skies today."