Tamriel Rebuilt:Search for a Perfect Sword

A High Elf wants the perfect sword. But does it even exist? Quest Giver: Anirwen in Gah Sadrith Location(s): Yashazmus Concurrent Quest: Fiancee Lost Reward: Either Goujian or Anirwen as a follower ID: TR_M1_GS_MQ_3

Goujian: the perfect sword?

Quick Walkthrough

1. (optional) Overhear rumors about Anirwen's search for a perfect sword.
2. Talk to Anirwen to get more information.
3. Find a sword that matches his dream.
4. Return to him and decide who deserves the sword most.

Detailed Walkthrough

The Perfect Obsession

People in Gah Sadrith will tell you of an Altmer named Anirwen who has an obsession with the idea of a "perfect blade". Find Anirwen in his house on the east side of town and talk to him to find out more. It turns out he's quite fussy. He is looking for an Akaviri dai-katana made from ebony, that is lighter to swing than usual. He tells you that no other sword, not even a katana, could ever satisfy him.

Blade Hunt

Since Anirwen has had this sword as his monomania for years, it is unlikely you will simply stumble over it on your troubles, but if you ask around town you might find someone who might know something relevant. Unfortunately, he has his own problem that needs solving before he will help you.

Entrenched Views

It turns out that a blade matching Anirwen's specifications can be found in a chest in the Entrenched Shipwreck, a ship that sank northwest of the Sadas Plantation. The blade is named Goujian, and is not only immensely powerful in its own right, but has a constant effect Fortify Long Blade 25 pts enchantment.

The Most Deserving

Return to Anirwen with the blade. If you hand it over to him, he will offer to serve you for the rest of his life. As a follower, Anirwen is fairly powerful - especially with the new blade.

Alternatively, you can opt to keep the blade for yourself. If you are below level 15 or have fewer than ten reputation points, Anirwen will not accept your decision and you will be forced to kill him. If you are at least level 15 and have ten or more reputation points, he will reluctantly let you keep the blade, although since this option causes his disposition to drop by 50 points, he may attack you anyway. Or, of course, you could simply neglect to return to him.

Quest Stages

The following Journal ID and Index codes can be used with the Journal console command to manually update the quest to a certain point.

Search for a Perfect Sword (TR_M1_GS_MQ_3)
Index	Finishes Quest	Journal Entry
10		Anirwen, an Altmer warrior of Gah Sadrith, told me of his desire to find a perfect sword, which would make him an even greater warrior then he is now. He pictures it as an ebony dai-katana, but lighter to swing. It must be swift, sharp and precise even in hands [sic] of one unskilled with a blade. I doubt such a sword exists, but if I find it and give it to him, he will pledge an oath to serve me until death severs our bond.
20	Finishes quest	I found an ebony dai-katana called Goujian which fulfilled almost all of Anirwen's dreams, but I have decided to keep it. Possibly out of respect to my reputation and skills Anirwen grudgingly allowed me to keep it.
25	Finishes quest	I found an ebony dai-katana called Goujian which fulfilled almost all of Anirwen's dreams, but I have decided to keep it. However he judged me unworthy to wield such a weapon, and attempted to take it from me by force.
30	Finishes quest	I found an ebony dai-katana called Goujian which fulfilled almost all of Anirwen's dreams. I gave it to him and he pledged an oath to serve me until death.