Online:Quistley Silvelle

Quistley Silvelle
Location	Deepscorn Hollow
Race	Breton	Gender	Male
Health	39,959
Reaction	Friendly
Other Information
Faction(s)	House Silvelle

Quistley Silvelle

Quistley Silvelle is a Breton noble who can be found in Deepscorn Hollow. He is the son of the noble Sivelle family and foster brother to Bastian Hallix. Quistley has a tendency of getting into trouble, with Bastian having to get him out of it. His latest affair finds him in the grips of the Unmakers and their leader Lalais, along with owing the crime boss Larz-Tul a lot of gold.

Related Quests

• Competition and Contracts: Investigate a local cave taken over by cultists.
• Things Lost, Things Found: Locate a missing ring in exchange for an important note.

Quest-Related Events

Competition and Contracts

When you, Bastian and Tenarei Vels make your way to the Fane of Scorn, deep within the temple to Sithis, you will find Quistley still alive. However, he isn't happy to see Bastian:

Bastian Hallix: "Quistley!"

Quistley Silvelle: "Bastian? What are you doing here? Go away!"

Quistley Silvelle: "I'll just … oh dear. I'll get out of the way!"

<Quistley runs through the door.>

After you have slain Lalais, Bastian will be annoyed and wastes no time in nabbing Quistley, running into the Private Chamber with Tenarei following. Once inside the chamber, you will find Quistley petulantly arguing with Bastian as Tenarei looks on:

Quistley Silvelle: "How dare you! Lalais would never have hurt me. She said so!"

Tenarei Vels: "<snort laugh>"

Bastian Hallix: "She murders people, you … you … idiot. You were probably next."

Quistley Silvelle: "I'm not talking to you, Bastian. Nor to that rude Dark Elf that just laughed at me."

With Quistley not wanting to talk to the other two, you will need to talk to Quistley yourself. He is remarkably ignorant of what Lalais wanted from him:

"You've spoiled everything! You and that lumbering oaf my father insists on sending to make my life miserable. And whoever that Dark Elf is, barging in and ruining my life!
Who do you people think you are?"

We saved your life. The cultists planned to sacrifice you.

"Well, that's … that's just your opinion! Everybody here treated me as a guest of honor. And Lalais, the Daughter of Sithis, chose me to be her consort. She told me that she'd give me the Kiss of Sithis soon!
Why would you ruin this for me?"

Bastian tells me your parents demand your presence.

"I can't believe they sent Bastian after me again. They treat me as if I were a wayward child. I am perfectly capable of managing my own affairs! I refuse to go."

Tenarei says that Larz-Tul wants a word with you.

"That is no concern—wait. Did you say Larz-Tul?
Is that why the Dark Elf's here? I've seen her in his headquarters. Oh dear. I may owe him some gold."

You're lucky to be leaving this place alive, whoever claims you. (Appears after selecting one of the above options.)

"Claim me? I am not some sack of flour to be bargained over!
Oh, very well. Bastian works for me … indirectly. I'll go with him. I can write a promissory note for the Dark Elf to deliver to her thug of a boss. He's a terrible person."

I'm not sure the decision is up to you, Quistley.

While you were talking with Quistley, Bastian and Tenarei were having their own talk about a compromise. If you speak with Quistley before speaking with Tenarei:

"Leave me alone. Can't you see that I'm in mourning?"

Tenarei will suggest you to talk to Bastian about their plan. Quistley insists on not going to Larz-Tul:

"I really don't think there is anything more to discuss. I am certainly not going back to Leyawiin to grovel for my life in front of some lizard-faced thug. He's lucky I graced his seedy establishment with a touch of class!"

If you spoken to Bastian and exit out of the quest completion conversation before you turn it in, Quistley will suspicious of the plan:

"What's going on here? I demand to be informed!"

Talking with Bastian, he will explain his idea. Tenarei brings Quistley's signet ring to Larz-Tul to pay the debt, while Quistley is shipped home in secret. With the quest completed, you can witness Tenerai and Bastian put the plan in motion, Quistley gets no say in it:

Bastian Hallix: "What do you think, Tenarei? Are you willing to give it a try?"

Tenarei Vels: "I'll need to bring Larz-Tul proof of Quistley's demise."

Bastian Hallix: "What kind of proof would you need?"

Quistley Silvelle: "I'm clearly not dead."

Tenarei Vels: "If I bring Quistley's signet ring to Larz-Tul, he'll believe me."

Bastian Hallix: "That's what I was thinking. I'll tell the Silvelles that Quistley sold the ring to pay his debt."

Quistley Silvelle: "I'm right here!"

Tenarei Vels: "That ring should work. It might even cover most of Quistley's debt."

Quistley Silvelle: "What? My ring? I'm not giving you a damn thing! Bastian, keep that woman away from me!"

<Bastian punches out Quistley, takes the ring and gives it to Tenarei.>

Bastian Hallix: "Here you go. I'll make sure Quistley understands to stay away from Blackwood."

Tenarei Vels: "Thank you. This should clear my account with Larz-Tul. And perhaps clear yours with this ingrate and his family, too."

Bastian Hallix: "We should leave this place. I'll see Quistley on his way when he comes around."

Things Lost, Things Found

Quistley sent a letter to Bastian regarding news about Bastian's mother. He asked Bastian to meet up at the Rosy Lion in Daggerfall. You will meet Quistley upstairs in the inn:

Quistley Silvelle: "Ah, there you are. I knew you'd come!"

Bastian Hallix: "I'm here, Quistley. What do you want? And what do you have for me?"

Quistley Silvelle: "Easy, Bastian. You seem a bit … irritated. Why don't I talk to your reasonable friend here?"

Bastian Hallix: "Now just … fine. That's probably for the best."

Speak to Quistley and hear what he has to say.

"I remember you. It's fortunate that you're here. I have some information that may make Bastian angry, even though it's not my fault.
However … I need help with a personal matter first. Perhaps a deal is in order?"

What do you need from Bastian?

"I am betrothed! An arranged match, but a rather good one.
I have a Silvelle heirloom—a ring—to present to my affianced. Or rather, I had it. While enjoying the end of my bachelorhood I, well, lost it gambling. I need that ring back."

Where is the ring?

"I lost it to a woman named Grenetta. She's with the bandits who hide out at Ilessan Tower. If you and Bastian find her, you'll find the ring.
In return, I'll give him the old letter my father kept from him. It's from a Hallix family servant."

Your father withheld information about his family from Bastian?

"I had nothing to do with that—I just found the letter while searching for a little gold to buy back the ring. But if it motivates Bastian to help me out, then we both win.
Go get the ring. I'll meet you nearby and give Bastian the letter then."

Very well. We'll go to Ilessan Tower and find the ring.

He will tell you that he's willing to change as a person before you set out to fetch the ring:

"I know Bastian and I haven't always gotten along, but I don't want to jeopardize this arrangement. My bride-to-be is from a very good family.
I am trying to turn a new leaf—I swear it. I won't need Bastian's help in the future."

A new leaf?

"Well I feel that my misdeeds have been exaggerated. But my father has made it clear that if I were to damage our new alliance with the Bouchend family through my youthful indiscretions, well … I have cousins who could inherit in my place."

Do you care for your bride-to-be? Or is it just an alliance?

"To be frank? It's an alliance. The Bouchends have their concerns, thanks to many baseless slanders about me. But the advantages to both families are significant.
I am fond of Mauriene, though. I … want her to think well of me."

Exaggerated? You're using a letter that isn't yours to make Bastian help you.

"And risking my father's anger by meddling in business he did not want to come to light. If it weren't for me, Bastian would never know that letter existed.
Let's just say I'm being practical for once."

Quistley will be outside of the tower after getting the ring:

Quistley Silvelle: "Over here! Did you find it?"

Bastian Hallix: "We found your ring. Now give me my letter."

Quistley Silvelle: "Ring first, please. I wouldn't put it past you to take it straight to Father and make me get it from him."

Quistley Silvelle: "Put it past me …? I keep my word, Quistley. But deal with my comrade if it makes you feel better."

Giving him the ring:

"I thought I'd wait out here, out of sight from the scoundrels who hide in that old tower.
I just … I really need that ring back. I'm supposed to present it to my betrothed at a gathering tonight. Do you have it?"

We found the ring. Do you have Bastian's letter?

"I brought it. I wouldn't go back on my own word—don't make that face at me, Bastian!
Look, I don't want to disappoint Mauriene, and I've promised my parents that I won't. This is the last time I wish to involve Bastian in my affairs."

Here's the ring.

Asking him further information about Bastian's childhood:

"None the worse for its travels. Thank the gods.
Bastian's letter is right there. I can't tell you why my father held onto it. So, Bastian, you should have no quarrel with me. I think this successfully concludes our business."

Do you know anything more about why your parents took in Bastian?

"I never gave it much thought, to be honest. My father only said it was an obligation. And that Silvelles should live up to their obligations.
I was angry about it, at times. Some days I resented Bastian's presence in our house."

Resented? Why?

"Isn't it obvious? Bastian never got into trouble! When I didn't study, my parents would point at Bastian and ask why I couldn't be more like him.
I thought they cared more for him than for me, until my father took me aside and explained things."

Explained things? What things?

"That Bastian was not a Silvelle and never would be.
My parents saw to his needs, and when he was grown they gave him important work in looking after the family's business interests. I would expect more gratitude on his part, frankly."

Talking to him again before you read the letter:

"Well, that's been dealt with rather handily. Time to be on my way. I have a wedding to prepare for."

After reading the letter, if you speak to him:

"I do hope Bastian understands that he won't be invited to the wedding. My parents were quite put out at his sudden departure."