Skyrim:Kematu

Kematu (RefID: 00041856)
Location	Swindler's Den
Race	Redguard	Gender	Male
Level	PC×1.2 (range=5-50)	Class	Alik'r Warrior
RefID	00041856	BaseID	00021601
Other Information
Health	100+(PC-0.8)×13.2
Magicka	50
Stamina	100+(PC-0.8)×4.8
Primary Skills	One-handed, Two-handed, Block, Light Armor
Morality	No Crime	Aggression	Aggressive
Voice Type	MaleEvenToned
Faction(s)	FavorExcludedFaction; MS08AlikrFaction; MS08KematuFaction

Kematu

Kematu is the Redguard leader of the Alik'r band that is sent from Hammerfell to capture Saadia, a fugitive who is hiding in Whiterun. He can be found in Swindler's Den. During the quest In My Time Of Need you will be faced with an important choice: whether or not to believe Saadia or Kematu.

After Irileth informs the jarl about the dragon attacking the Western Watchtower during Dragon Rising, you may come across guards looking for a Redguard woman in the city. You may also observe an argument between Whiterun guards and Alik'r Warriors regarding their presence in the hold, or you may find Alik'r Warriors interrogating Redguard women in the Skyrim wilderness. At that point, Kematu will spawn inside Swindler's Den, doing absolutely nothing but wander around, waiting for you to arrive. He is clad in Hammerfell garb with a pair of Redguard shoes. He wields two scimitars and carries a boss-leveled amount of gold.

Related Quests

• In My Time Of Need: Find a Redguard woman who is on the run from Hammerfell.

Quest-Related Events

When you have fought your way through Swindler's Den, you will find Kematu and several of his warriors hidden away in the final chamber, behind the waterfall. As you enter, the warriors will draw their weapons but Kematu will calm them down:

"Alik'r, hold! You've proven your strength, warrior. Let's avoid any more bloodshed. I think you and I have some things to talk about."

When you get closer to him, he will say:

"Stay your hand, warrior! It's no secret why you're here and you have proven your skill in combat. Let us talk a moment, and no one else needs to die. I think we can all profit from the situation in which we find ourselves. My men will not attack you, if you will lower your weapons."

Why are you after Saadia?

"She sold the city out to the Aldmeri Dominion. Were it not for her betrayal, Taneth could have held its ground in the war. The other noble houses discovered her betrayal and she fled. They want her brought back alive. The resistance against the Dominion is alive and well in Hammerfell, and they want justice."

I've been sent here to kill you.

"Of course, sent by... what is it that she's calling herself these days? Shazra? Saadia? One of those, correct? Did she appeal to your sense of honor? Your greed? A more... base need, perhaps? It doesn't matter. No doubt she's convinced you that she's the victim. But, do you know why we pursue her?"

I was hired to kill you, and that's what I intend to do.

"I'd hoped we could work something out, that you would see reason. That we could avoid having to kill you. Very well, then. If that's the way you want to play it, we will."

Saadia told me - you're assassins.

"Assassins? No, nothing so crass. "Saadia", as you know her, is wanted by the noble houses of Taneth for treason. We were hired to see her returned to Hammerfell for her crimes. You can help us with that, and make sure no one else gets hurt."

What was her crime?

"She sold the city out to the Aldmeri Dominion. Were it not for her betrayal, Taneth could have held its ground in the war. The other noble houses discovered her betrayal and she fled. They want her brought back alive. The resistance against the Dominion is alive and well in Hammerfell, and they want justice."

So, what do you want me to do?

"She trusts you, at least to some extent. She sent you after us, and has no reason to think that you'd do anything other than that. Convince her that we'll be coming for her, and she needs to leave. Lead her to the stables outside Whiterun. We'll be waiting to take her into custody. I'll gladly share a portion of the bounty in return for your efforts in seeing proper justice done."

All right, I'll do it.

"Good. We'll be waiting for you at the stables. It will be good to finally be able to return home."

I was hired to kill you, and that's what I intend to do.

"I'd hoped we could work something out, that you would see reason. That we could avoid having to kill you. Very well, then. If that's the way you want to play it, we will."

Saadia and Kematu at Whiterun Stables

When you have lied to Saadia and lured her to Whiterun Stables for a safe escape on horseback, she will find no horse but instead Kematu who will greet her appropriately:

Kematu: "We meet at last, my dear lady."
Saadia: "What is this? What have you done?"
Kematu: "Oh, come now. You didn't really expect to manipulate people forever, did you? Your luck had to run out sometime."

After the quick conversation, Kematu will cast a Paralyze spell on Saadia. When you approach Kematu after this, he will say:

"Now, we'll take our friend here back to Hammerfell, where she will pay the price for her treason."

She won't be harmed?

"Not on the way back. Once she gets there, it's not up to me to decide what's done with her. And as for you, I owe you a portion of the reward, don't I? Well, here you go. Spend it wisely, and if I may... Don't allow yourself to be fooled by a pretty face. You're better than that."

If you kill Saadia he will say:

"All that effort, and you just kill her. You've ruined everything."

He will stay at Whiterun stables and if you greet him, he will thank you:

"Thank you for your trust. I am eager to return to my homeland."

Notes

• Kematu claims that the resistance against the Dominion remains alive and well in Hammerfell today. This is incorrect, due to the Second Treaty of Stros M'kai being signed in 4E 180.

Bugs

• Kematu can be found in Swindler's Den even after Saadia is betrayed and the quest finished.
  • The Unofficial Skyrim Patch fixes this bug.