Nerevarine’s Journal: Morrowind, Part 1
“The old man is, apparently, quite averse to wearing a shirt.”
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Journal of Adairabi Mirellaku:
Nerevarine
Vol. I

18 Sun’s Height 3E 427
Given the odd turns of recent events, I have decided to keep a journal to document them as they unfold. I have always wanted to keep a journal, but never could til now.
I was born in the Ahemmusa tribe in the Ashlands of Morrowind. My given name is of little consequence; it does not belong to me, or anyone, anymore. My name is Adairabi Mirellaku now.
My father was the Ashkhan of our small and peaceful tribe and my mother was a scout. I had a brother and a sister, and I was a hunter.
I was born female, but I knew my soul from a very early age, and the the wise woman told my family that it was best to listen, so I was a boy and then a man in all but

body.
I should have learned to be content with it. But I found the way I developed so distressing. There was a Hlaalu merchant, Veli, who often came by to trade, and we knew Veli as a kind but melancholy man. One day, I was with my dear brother and sister, bringing home the meat of a troublesome kagouti, when Veli appeared, changed. She had become a woman and it was as though a weight had lifted from her.
I had prayed to the Good Daedra to change me with little success. Boethiah wanted sacrifice - a life to prove my commitment. I couldn’t; the Ahemmusa are a peaceful people who do not kill unprovoked. Mephala wanted me to sow a plot that would have ruined the Zainab and left them starving and landless; I couldn’t, for the same reasons. Azura, good Azura, said in a dream that I was to do great things if she said no, so she said no.

I asked Veli how she managed it and she said she went to Vivec, one of the murdering false gods od the Tribunal, who is every gender and shifts their sex at will.
Azura forgive me. I know my siblings saw the look on my face. I know they would have known if I’d left and come back changed like Veli.
So I faked my death with the bones of an unfortunate pilgrim and my armor and I went to Vivec. They changed me. How odd, to owe one’s life to a murderer. Disturbingly captivating.
I changed my name but kept my Ashlander identity as much as I could afford to without revealing myself. For going to Vivec, I would be banished or worse, and I can’t bring that shame upon my family.
I became a mercenary. A sellsword. Shameful work, but it pays better than hunting. And the most remarkable thing happened.
I was escorting a Redoran oathman out of Morrowind (I think he was on the run but knew better than to ask) when I heard a commotion. Bandits had attacked a caravan. I intervened. The oathman and

nearly all of the guards lay dead, but so did the bandits.
My tribe are pacifists, and I should not have intervened. But to stand by in that moment seemed naive, cowardly, and most importantly, dishonorable.
The caravan, disguised as something so unassuming, concealed the Emperor of Tamriel himself. I knew better than to tell him of my true thoughts about the s'wits who opened up Vvardenfell to more settlement and cost my family, my culture, so much.
Uriel called me a friend and offered many rewards. Having few prospects, I accepted, knowing I’d be able to leave if the Empire asked me to assist in their conquest and corrupt domination.
I was taught to read and write in his language and, because I insisted upon it, in Dunmeris. I learned their customs and manners. I became so like them, when I wanted to, that I can be invisible.
And I was sent to work as the Emperor’s agent for a sensitive matter that I shall not share here. If it came out how much my betrayal cost the

Empire, I would surely have to fake my death once more. Best not to risk it.
The Blades found me and imprisoned me. I was scheduled for a swift and quiet execution. But the Emperor, out of some naive sentimentality for the friendship he thought we shared, or perhaps some sense of guilt, ordered me sent to Morrowind to assist a Blade there. The fool. I’ll interfere with their imperialism again no matter what it costs me.
I’m on the ship now, writing in a notebook I begged for. Will have to steal better ink.
1 Last Seed 3E 427
Had that dream again - the one about a beautiful woman with a Dunmer’s features and an Altmer’s golden skin, telling me all sorts of pretty things before stabbing me in the throat. I wonder what those dreams mean.
There is another prisoner aboard the ship. He’s a tough old Dunmer with one good eye and a shorn head. He has the shakes of one in need of a skooma fix, but he’s alright. His name is Jiub.
I have decided to pose as an outlander. I’m keeping the Ashlander name I chose, but if I tell people I’m Ahemmusa, I run the risk of my true identity being discovered.
Being a sellsword was so much easier.

16 Last Seed 3E 427
We’ve arrived in Morrowind. I was woken up from an odd dream by Jiub, who said I slept through last night’s storm. A female voice that sounded like Azura told me, in my dream, that I had been chosen, and I saw odd visions.
It’s probably just a dream, but to be honest, it scared me more than a little. But I’m no superstitious Urshilaku. I’m going to do my best to ignore it; after all, there is too much happening to dwell on it even if I wanted to.
We arrived in Seyda Neen, a small port town I’ve never been to until now. When the guard saw that I was a Dunmer, he told me I’d “fit right in” as though I’m not an Ashlander posing as an outlander. These House Dunmer, in all their snobbery, will hate me. The Ashlanders won’t trust me. Ignorant s'wit.
They’ve given me a package to take to an Imperial in Blamora. I suspect that abandoning this “mission” and running would just get me killed; this seems important. So I’ll do what I’m told like a good little n'wah and betray them when the moment comes. Maybe then, Uriel will get the message that I want no part in the injustice that is the Empire.
I’m writing this in a shop before I head north to Balmora. People here talk about the strangest things. A Bosmer I just met told me there’s trouble on Solstheim, as if I’m meant to care about Imperial business there. At least he believed that I’m an outlander, and that I hadn’t seen the ring I stole from the Imperials. Azura forgive me. I know it’s dishonorable, but I have nothing, and that enchantment could save my life or buy me a warm meal. Besides, he’ll be fine.

Anyway, a Nord in Imperial armor asked me to find where he keeps his valuables and steal them for him and I refused, so I suppose Fargoth and I will have to call it even.
16 Last Seed 3E 427
Decided to walk to Balmora rather than taking the silt strider. It feels good to spend time in the parts of Vvardenfell with no buildings again after so long. I’ve stopped in Pelagiad. A Dunmer I met when I walked in said it feels like a village in High Rock, and I’m inclined to agree. I hate it here. This is Morrowind, not High Rock.
I think the merchant at this trade house figured out that the book I sold him was stolen. He still purchased it, but refused to sell me a bow. I feel bad for stealing it, but I have to admit I liked the rush. Anyway, I stole another book from him. It’s shameful, but I’m no longer Ahemmusa. I’m freer now, in a way, but I’d still prefer to be home.
And that’s the Empire for you. So indignant about theft, but they’ll still take a cut of the profits.
Anyway, I managed to find another Ashlander here. He wasn’t very warm at first, but a little flirting put him at ease and got him talking. He’s left his tribe to become a trader or something, but from what he said, it sounds as though the soul sickness and blight storms are getting worse. I fear for my family.
I also met a khajiit named Ahnassi who suggested I go to the cornerclub in Balmora and look into joining the Thieves’ Guild. I laughed her off, but perhaps she has a point; all I’ve done since I got here is steal and it would be nice to have connections who are not so firmly lodged up the Empire’s ass.

17 Last Seen 3E 427
I am writing this from the Ghostgate. After leaving Pelagiad, which I’m beginning to suspect is full of members of the Thieves’ Guild, I came across a pretty young Breton woman who looked as though she came from wealth. What a peculiar and naive girl. I suspect she’s been reading too many romances because she told me a bandit had robbed her and, unbelievably, she was interested in him and wanted me to find him for her. I obliged; why wouldn’t I, just for the entertainment? I had to see where it was going. He actually reciprocated! Unbelievable!
Anyway, I took a detour on the way to Balmora. I just had to see the Ashlands again, despite the risk. I fought my way past a few cliff racers and found my way to the Ghostgate. A ghastly concept, using one’s ancestors to power such a device. But what else is there to do?
And when I arrived, I found none other than Julan Kaushibael, from my tribe (sort of). We were close-ish as boys, but he didn’t recognize me with my new body, new voice, even my new name and face, since even that changed a bit…. As much as I’d like to say hello, it’s too dangerous. But he needs help, so I’m helping him now. His mother was a wise woman. Both are outcasts now. I suppose he’ll explain the mission he’s on in time, when he learns to trust me.
18 Last Seed 3E 427
Found our way back to Balmora. We went to the cornerclub where I was meant to find information and I joined the Thieves’ Guild on a whim. I suppose it’s better than the racist assholes in the Camonna Tong, but Julan doesn’t approve. After that, we managed to find the Blade I was sent for:

Caius Cosades. The old man is, apparently, quite averse to wearing a shirt, and he lives in a very small room, smaller even than a yurt, and appears to be addicted to skooma. I don’t think that’s a cover. I think his addiction is real, and that it couod be dangerous… or I could take advantage to break free from serving the Empire. We’ll have to see. He didn’t want to talk with Julan there, which Julan didn’t like, but all he did was name me a novice of the Blades (ridiculous) and tell me to gain more experience before he’ll let me take on other orders.
Time to steal a diamond for Sugar-Lips Habasi and hope my old friend doesn’t leave me for it.
He spoke of odd dreams. I hope it isn’t soul sickness.
20 Last Seed 3E 427
I’ve been doing odd jobs for the Thieves’ Guild, just to get some pay and experience. Julan isn’t particularly happy about it, but he doesn’t interfere or report me; in fact, he helps if things get ugly. Yesterday, we managed to free a slave the Camonna Tong were using to smuggle drugs. She would have been cut open and killed had we not intervened. We brought her to the Argonian Mission in Ebonheart.
And last night, we freed a thief who was being held prisoner by using an Imperial official’s corruption against her.
I think Julan will stay forgiving as long as I continue to help him train to be a better warrior for his secret mission that I’m not allowed to know about.
Hopefully, soon, I’ll be skilled and experienced enough for Caius to actually give me something to do. Or perhaps he’ll forget about me and I’ll be able to leave.
A part of me wonders if my old friend can get me back into my tribe, somehow. A part of me dreads the idea; I’d miss seeing the world and having adventures.






























