Oblivion:Mage Apprentice

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Mage Apprentices are NPCs found in the Arcane University of the Imperial City. Interactions with Apprentices are limited until the conclusion of the Mages Guild questline, Confront the King, at which point they become available as followers. You may only have one Mage Apprentice following you at any given time.

All Mage Apprentices wear a Robe of the Apprentice and a pair of russet felt shoes, as well as carrying a copy of the standard text Manual of Spellcraft. In combat, they wield an iron dagger and a second, enchanted, dagger of the best possible quality for your level. In addition, all Mage Apprentices will know how to cast 3 Destruction spells (2 weak, 1 powerful), 2 weak Summon spells, 1 powerful Restoration spell and 1 powerful Illusion spell (always strongest for Apprentice's skill level).

All Apprentices have different schedules and will be found performing different activities during the course of the day: from casting spells to taking a stroll of the campus, to mixing up potions to reading about the arcane secrets of magic. Breton apprentices will sleep from midnight to 6am, while Imperials are sort of night-owls and prefer to sleep from 6pm until midnight. All apprentices have one activity in common: lectures. A little, open-air classroom is set in front of the Praxographical Center, with rows of benches and a reading pulpit. From here a Mage Scholar will instruct the novices on the topic of Doomstones and Runestones. There are two classes: a morning one from 9am to midday and an afternoon one from 3pm to 6pm. A given Apprentice will only attend one of them.

Types of Apprentice[edit]

Although there are technically ten different Mage Apprentices in the construction set, the statistics of each are entirely dependent on their race. An Apprentice will be either a Breton or an Imperial, and each race is given their own set of stats. The differences between the two races are Attribute values and base Health and Magicka. All Breton Apprentices are female; similarly, all Imperial Apprentices are male.

Breton[edit]

Mage Apprentice
(RefID: 0006A83F, 0006AAB9, 00071049)
Location Arcane University
Race Breton Gender Female
Level PC - 6 Class Warlock
RefID 0006A83F
0006AAB9
00071049
BaseID 0006A833
0006AAA9
0006AAAD
Other Information
Health 30 + (3+1)x(PC-7), PC=11-57
Magicka 175 + 1.5x(PC-7) (max=300)
Responsibility 70 Aggression 10
Respawns Yes
Follower Yes (once you become Arch Mage of the Mages Guild)
Faction(s) IC Citizens; Mage Conversation Guild; Guild for Mages Apprentice(Apprentice Apprentice)
The Breton Apprentices on the grounds of the Arcane University

The Breton Apprentices are more "magically capable" than their Imperial counterparts, as they have higher Magicka and 50% magic resistance, as well as higher Intelligence and Willpower values. On the other hand, their health is 10 points lower.

Imperial[edit]

Mage Apprentice
(RefID: 0006A839, 0006A836, 0006AAB7, 0006AAB6, 00071048, 0006AAB3, 0006AAB8)
Location Arcane University
Race Imperial Gender Male
Level PC - 6 Class Warlock
RefID 0006A839
0006A836
0006AAB7
0006AAB6
00071048
0006AAB3
0006AAB8
BaseID 0006AAAF
0006A831
0006A832
0006AAAA
0006AAAB
0006AAAC
0006AAAE
Other Information
Health 40 + (3+1)x(PC-7), PC=11-49
Magicka 100 + 1.5x(PC-7) (max=250)
Responsibility 70 Aggression 10
Respawns Yes
Follower Yes (once you become Arch Mage of the Mages Guild)
Faction(s) IC Citizens; Mage Conversation Guild; Guild for Mages Apprentice(Apprentice Apprentice)
An Imperial Apprentice in the Arcane University campus

Imperial Apprentices are inferior to their Breton colleagues in magical statistics, since they have less magicka, no magic resistance and lesser values in Intelligence and Willpower. However, their health is 10 points higher at all levels.

Conversations[edit]

Mage Apprentices will sometimes greet other NPCs and the player with the following lines:

"I am sorry, fellow magister, but I don't have time to talk right now. My studies keep me very busy, as you can well imagine!"

"Damn these interruptions! Can't you see I'm busy? Do you think just anyone gets into the Arcane University? Now leave me alone!"

It is also possible for them to engage in conversation, which goes as follows:

Speaker Speech
Mage Apprentices or Mage Scholars "I know you're busy, but I need a moment of your time"
"Excuse me, fellow magister. Is now a good time to talk?"
"Ahh, magister. I just remembered, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
"Fellow magister, may I speak with you?"
Mage Apprentices only "Magister! We must talk! Please... It's rather urgent."
Mage Scholars only "Pardon me, noble Scholar, but... Could I speak with you a minute?"
"Apprentice! Wait right there. We need to talk"
Mage Apprentices or Mage Scholars "I've got a moment, but little more. What do you need?"
"Well... All right. But please, be brief. I have some... research I need to tend to..."
"Hmm? Oh, yes, of course. What is it?"
Mage Scholars only "I'm listening. Speak."
"I guess that depends on how much of my precious time you need...."
Mage Apprentices or Mage Scholars "I'd been thinking about our conversation yesterday, and decided to consult some of the ancient texts. You were right! About everything!"
"Well... You'll recall my hypothesis? The one I mentioned the other day? I'll have you know, I was right! And to think, you actually doubted me!"
"I won't take up much of your time. But I felt you should know, I've had a breakthrough!"
"I've been doing some research in the Mystic Archives. What I discovered... It's more than we could have hoped for!"
"Do you remember that matter you asked me to look into? I have some new information. In short... What you proposed IS possible!"
Mage Apprentices or Mage Scholars "Hmph. That just goes to show you how little we really know about the arts magicka. Fireballs and frost bolts are one thing, but this? Incredible..."
"Well, it's not surprising, really. This is Necromancy we're talking about, after all. Such a hideous discipline! All that blood and rotting flesh..."
"Excellent! This is exciting news indeed, magister! Just think of the possible advances in Restoration and Alteration!"
"Hmmmm... Yes... Yes... It's as I suspected after all. But I wonder... Will this affect the Destruction discipline as well, or merely Conjuration?"
"[Gasp!] Surely you're joking! Are... Are you sure? I mean, I'm excited by this news of course, but think of the ramifications!"
"Ha ha! Magister, do you realize what this means? Do you have any idea how this could impact the study of magic?"
Mage Scholars only "Good, good. But let's not be too hasty. We must be sure of our findings. If there's any doubt, any doubt at all, it will weaken our position."
Mage Apprentices or Mage Scholars "You do realize this raises quite a few questions? The overall impact on Alchemy is a complete unknown. And what of Spellmaking?"
"There are, of course, some other mitigating factors, but I'll need to investigate a bit further. The overall impact on Alchemy is a complete unknown."
"I just wonder, will this affect the work that's already been done in the field of Illusion? Or jeopardize the new advances in Conjuration?"
"Hmm-hmm. Exactly. But now what? Do I continue with that line of study, or shall I delve into something more archaic? Say... ancient Ayleid curses?"
"There's more research to be done, of course, but the initial findings are quite encouraging. I'll let you know when I have some more information."
Mage Apprentices or Mage Scholars "Let me know as soon as you discover anything else. Oh, and best not tell the others about this just yet. We must be sure, you understand?"
"We shouldn't keep this news a secret. Feel free to tell the others, but let them know the complications we face. We'll continue our talk later."
"Let us part now and see what we can come up with separately. We'll meet sometime later and compare notes."
Mage Scholars only "You're [sic] work never ceases to amaze me, noble Scholar. I... I can't tell you how much it means to me that you'd share your findings."
"I'd consider it a personal favor if you'd give this matter top priority. When you learn more, let me know. Keep up the excellent work, magister."
"You should continue with your research. Consult some of the older tomes in the Mystic Archives. We'll talk again later after you learn more."
"I commend you on your diligence, magister. I'll be sure to bring this matter to the Arch-Mage. Now please, continue the excellent work."
Mage Apprentices or Mage Scholars "Farewell, magister. May your spells never falter."
"Until later, then."
"I'll take my leave of you then, fellow magister."
"When I know more, I'll come find you."
Mage Scholars only "We'll speak again later, Apprentice. Now go! Your studies await!"
Mage Apprentices "Very good, then. I'll get right on it."
"With your permission, I take my leave of you now, Scholar."

Commands[edit]

Once you have become Arch-Mage of the Mages Guild, a Mage Apprentice may be given one of the following three commands:

  • "Follow me.": The Mage Apprentice will follow you, attack what is hostile towards you, and engage in random conversation with other NPCs (if given the opportunity).
  • "Wait here.": The Mage Apprentice will remain in the specified spot. The apprentice will not wander or engage in conversation with others, but will move to attack hostile creatures or NPCs that come within range.
  • "Return to your studies.": The Mage Apprentice will return to the Arcane University.