Sadly not many in my world care about history. [ Martin shivers, but he isn't cold. Perhaps his selfish act saved Tamriel in more ways than he could ever imagine. Empire after empire after empire, the same mistakes, the same wars, the same wounds. Take the emperor out, what does that leave? ]

Keeping my world safe is important to me too. I just died for it, as did a great many people. [ Jauffre. So many in Bruma. The thousands, perhaps millions, in other provinces. ] Considering they were able to pull me from death, perhaps they will do the same for you. [ The contract does not end with your death. Martin knows that better than anyone else here. ]

It'll be hard. You'll need allies.

[ A sigh, then a laugh. ] You can count me in.