Online:Zelanus Equitius

Zelanus Equitius
Home City	Imperial City
Location	Improvised Garrison
Race	Imperial	Gender	Male
Reaction	Friendly
Other Information
Faction(s)	Immortal Eight, Imperial Legion

Zelanus Equitius

Zelanus Equitius is an Imperial legionnaire who can be found in the Nobles District of the Imperial City. He is part of the Immortal Eight, a group of Imperial soldiers who remain loyal to the Empire and have been granted a form of immortality by an Ancient Scroll. He represents Zenithar among the Eight Divines.

Related Quests

• The Imperial Standard: Defend a garrison from the forces of Molag Bal.

Quest-Related Events

You must speak with him at your Alliance's rally point to begin the quest.

"You're …? Whoa! Wait! I'm not with Molag Bal's army, I swear!"

You're wearing an Imperial uniform.

"Not all of us swore oaths to Legion Zero when they betrayed the city. My commanding officer, Captain Caudex, marshaled what forces he could after the insurrection and took the forum. Turned it into a garrison.
We're holding on, but we need help."

What are you asking me to do?

"You've seen the big building that still flies Imperial colors, right? That's us … at least, the eight of us that remain. It's been a tough few months.
I don't care which banner you fight for. We need your help. At least talk to Captain Caudex."

All right. I'll meet with Captain Caudex.

You can ask him a few questions before heading out.

"I know, I know. Who can eat fresh meals out here in the wastes? But you know what? Even boot-leather tastes good when cooked with the right spices.
I think you'll like what I've got in stock."

You said Legion Zero betrayed the city?

"Handed it right over to that necromancer, Mannimarco. I'd love to put a sword through his throat, but no one's seen him for months. He'll turn up—and when he does, we'll be waiting.
Anyway, most of the surviving Legion serves Molag Bal now."

So Captain Caudex fought against the traitors?

"He wasn't the only one. He's just the only one who survived.
Mannimarco had any officers who refused to fall in line captured and executed. Obviously that didn't go well. The Legion ate itself alive. Brother against brother …."

Doesn't look like it went well.

"We thought we were winning … for a time. Then they brought in the Daedra.
First it was Captain Midara in the Arboretum. Then Lieutenant Haderus and his soldiers in the Temple …. Slaughtered the very same afternoon. We're all that's left."

Have you held that garrison all this time? / How have you held the garrison all this time?

"Sounds impossible, right? I can't say I haven't questioned it myself. Still, the Captain would have my throat if I spilled all our secrets.
Seems your best bet would be to ask him yourself, friend."

You can speak with him in the garrison after defending it.

"When I sent you to find the Captain, I thought you'd shore up some holes in the structure—maybe take down a Daedra or two. I didn't expect you to hold the doors! Good on you, friend!"

Captain Caudex told me your secret.

"Quite a trick, eh? I'll tell you, being immortal certainly takes the edge off when I'm out on a supply run.
Only died once so far. Clannfear got me. Nasty business. When I went back to kill it, though, my body was gone. So … that was weird."

How do you feel about becoming immortal?

"Lucky, I guess? And worried. What if it's permanent? I welcome any chance to take these Daedra down a peg, but I don't think anyone wants to live forever. If nothing else, you'd get bored. Right?
Still, I'll fight as long as my captain needs me."