Runerik thinks you may be able to develop one of your latent abilities, and wants you to consult with his wife Yrsa for further instruction along that line.
'My wife came inside to inquire about the ravens. Find her in the other room and see what she can teach you.'0/1
1 Speak toYrsa Spearwife (Show dialog)
'You wish to learn the art of appraisal, by which you may determine the skills and abilities of the people you meet? It is not difficult to learn the basics, but it does take some practice if you are to become a master of observation. The trick is to relax your eye and consider every aspect of your subject as a unified whole: every detail is in some way related to the larger sum that is your subject.
'Try it on me, Player. Look at me and appraise my skills, and I will tell you if you succeed to my satisfaction.'0/1
2 Emote/appraise Yrsa Spearwife0/1
3 Speak toYrsa Spearwife (Show dialog)
Yrsa waits for your assessment of her skills and abilities. You consider what you have learned.
Yrsa Spearwife, Beorning Woman of Limlók Skin-changing: 95 Observation: 90
She sighs as your provide your account, but there is humour in it.
'You say I have great skill at skin-changing? Whatever gave you that idea? Ah, it is only a jest. Try it once again, and perhaps you can notice details you missed before. The signs are there for one who knows what to seek. Appraise me once again, and concentrate.'0/1
4 Emote/appraise Yrsa Spearwife0/1
5 Speak toYrsa Spearwife (Show dialog)
Yrsa waits patiently for your second assessment. You consider what you have learned.
'You have done well, Player, and will improve with time and practice! Why not try this on your dwarf friends next? If they are like others I have known, they will be interested in your appraisal of their talents. You may find it useful to learn of their strengths and weaknesses, as well, for there is little doubt that danger still lies ahead of you all.
'After you have done that, perhaps you can impress my husband with your newfound talent.'0/1
6 Emote/appraise Glóin0/1
7 Speak toGlóin (Show dialog)
'Yes? To what do I owe such scrutiny?'
Glóin, Hero of the Lonely Mountain Axe-wielding: 80 Fire-making: 95 Hardiness: 90 Resolve: 85
'Ah ha! You are practicing the art of appraisal! My cousin Balin was quite skilled at that, and Thorin relied on both his observant eye and his wisdom. It is a pity what happened to him in the end.
'You should appraise the other members of our travelling party! Begin with Imák, for I think he will be the most difficult to read.'0/1
8 Emote/appraise Imák0/1
9 Speak toImák (Show dialog)
'What are you doing? Have you got something in your eye?'
'I trust you are suitably impressed by what you have seen? Life in the pits of Mordor was hard, and not every Stout-axe had the fortune to escape the chains of Sauron. But those that did were made strong, toughened by the experience. So it was with me. Those who did not suffer in Mordor were not tempered as I was!
'Appraise Venko and see if I am wrong! It is no competition, of course. I am merely curious.'0/1
'Yes? You seem to be developing an eye for skill! It is true, I am not as accomplished with axes as I am with swords. The sword is a Zhélruka weapon. We will swing axes, if that is what we have at hand, but we do not prefer them. Let the Longbeards prize their axes; we will use whatever is necessary to achieve victory, whether that be sword, axe, or knife.'0/1
12 Emote/appraise Runerik Knotbeard0/1
13 Speak toRunerik Knotbeard (Show dialog)
'Well? Let us see if Yrsa has trained you well in the art of appraisal. What can you tell of me?'
'You have made good progress, Player. So too have the injured ravens. I am pleased to tell you that with time enough to rest, they should fully recover from their wounds. They were fortunate for my knowledge of herbs and for your quick action: the flood-broom tea has already counteracted the poison.
'Your agreement to care for these ravens had another effect: it caused me to change my own appraisal of you. You are welcome to remain in Limlók, if you wish, and so too can these dwarves. But I hold firm to one thing. I refuse to host an entire company of dwarves in my village! You need no special skill at appraisal to know I mean it!'0/1
Enhancement Runes, Lvl 121 Uncommon