Online:Sapiarch

This article is about the random encounter. For the dead NPCs, see Sapiarch (dead).

Sapiarch
Location	Summerset
Race	High Elf	Gender	Male
Health	39,959
Reaction	Friendly
Other Information
Faction(s)	Sapiarchs

A Sapiarch

Sapiarchs are Altmer members of the Sapiarchs found on Summerset Isle. They'll be found in any number of random locations around the island and be in the company of two Assistants whom they are overseeing during a research exercise.

Dialogue

As you approach you will hear him berate his assistants:

Sapiarch : "I expected more from you, even if you are a novice. What did I sponsor you for?"

Assistant : "Oh sure, blame us! When you're the reason we're in this mess."

He will be annoyed that you decided to talk to him if you haven't save the College of Sapiarchs yet:

"It seems I am not only beset upon by my own indolent assistants, but by the curiosity of passing vagrants as well."

If you saved the College:

"Hmm. You were the one who stopped the attack on the College, if memory serves. While your past courage is admirable, your current timing is not."

What's going on here?

"A research exercise that needs to be concluded. As soon as possible, as well as possible, and with as few distractions as possible.
Given the assistants I must work with, my goal can only be attained with strict motivation."

It seems like you're bullying your assistants.

"Did I give the impression I was soliciting input? I am not.
My research funding depends on these results, delivered in a timely fashion. If bullying my assistants means my research is funded, so be it."

If I offered some funds, would you work them less? [Leveled Gold]

"Oh! Yes, I think these funds will be sufficient for my research to continue, even without aid to the College.
Perhaps my, ah, exemplary assistants might take a moment to relax."

[Intimidate] I can give you five reasons to treat them better.

"Five reasons? Why, that's awfully specific—oh. I see what you mean. Ehm. Very well. My assistants can take a reprieve."

I can't argue with that logic.

"Well, I am pleased to have earned the approval of a random passers-by. Now, if you'll allow me to get back to my work."

If you used intimidation, he'll cower and announce to his assistants:

Sapiarch : "Eh—excuse me! I have been induced—rather, enlightened—by this, ah, kind individual to permit a cessation of labor. Please do so!"

If you threatened him, you can speak with him again.

"You can be rest assured that my assistants will be well looked-after. No need to do anything rash!"

If you bribed him, he'll instead say:

"Your patronage of my research shows exemplary moral character. You have my thanks."

If you persuaded his female assistant to quit and join the Mages Guild, the following will happen:

Assistant: "To Oblivion with this work! I will take part in it no longer!"

Sapiarch : "What are you—wait! Return this instant!"

Speaking with him:

"You induced one of my assistants to leave? How dare you! The sheer presumptuousness of your actions is just—gah! I can't believe this."