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House Telvanni
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Ashlanders -1
House Redoran -1
House Hlaalu -1
Imperial Cult -1
Imperial Legion -1
Tribunal Temple -1
Vampires -1
House Dagoth -3
Mages Guild -3

Traditionally isolationist, most House Telvanni of Morrowind wizard-lords pursue wisdom and mastery in solitude. But certain ambitious wizard-lords, their retainers, and clients have entered whole-heartedly into the competition to control and exploit Vvardenfell's land and resources, building towers and bases all along the eastern coast. The Telvanni think that wisdom confers power, and power confers right. MW Prophecies

House Telvanni is mainly a house of highly egocentric and ambitious wizards. Here, it is common to rise through the ranks by eliminating or otherwise 'indisposing' other members. Of the Telvanni lords, only Master Aryon of Tel Vos - the youngest and newest councilor - seems able to look beyond the end of his own nose and at the concerns of other people, the rest want little more than to be left alone to their research and ambitions. The rest of the members are similarly isolationist in outlook and do not intend to be presided over by any of the other institutions, predominantly the Guild of Mages.

House Telvanni is among the staunchest defenders of slavery, which they see as an ancient Dunmer right. Their ideals and desires, evidently not concerning themselves, are left to the slaves to obey. However, both Khajiiti and Argonians, the two most common slave races, may join House Telvanni and advance with the same level of respect as other races. Many of the towns, notably Sadrith Mora and Tel Aruhn, house slave markets. Telvanni holdings are also worked by slaves, whereas the other Great Houses prefer to use generic workers. Telvanni are, therefore, strong enemies of abolitionists.

All of the Telvanni Councilors live in great towers which require levitation to ascend; one leader in each of their main towns: Sadrith Mora, Tel Aruhn, Tel Vos, Tel Mora and Tel Branora. All of the Telvanni towns are distanced of the Silt Strider routes - the only transport available to them is the boat; except for Sadrith Mora itself - which, being the only Telvanni town with a significant Imperial presence (located at nearby Wolverine Hall), can be reached by Guild Guide from another Mages Guild. House Telvanni area include Firewatch east of Tel Mora, and Port Telvannis on the Telvanni Isles that extend east into the Padomaic Ocean.

Areas of Vvardenfell controlled by Telvanni house (brown areas).
Areas of Vvardenfell controlled by Telvanni house (brown areas).

Sadrith Mora is the real capital of the Telvanni lands, even though the Archmagister, Gothren resides in Tel Aruhn, and hosts the Council Hall, in which each Telvanni lord is represented by a lieutenant with the title of "Mouth". In general, the actual lords themselves live in their own towers and do not attend the Council. Even Master Neloth of Tel Naga, who resides nearby in Sadrith Mora, does not attend the Council. Some great Telvanni have opted out of the rat race for power within the Council entirely due to their isolationism. But, among those that actually care about who is the leader, the ever-procrastinating Archmagister Gothren of Tel Aruhn, few ever voice their opinions.

The Telvanni, in general, do not relate among other Houses or Guilds. Nor do they have many enemies save for Abolitionists and the Imperial Mages Guild - the Telvanni would rather have a monopoly on magical power in Morrowind. (Nevertheless, it is possible to join both, and complete all the quests for them other than one mage guild quest that doesn't need to be done.) On the other hand, the Telvanni do not convey the usual hatred of Vampires that most other factions have, and some of their lords and Mouths are willing to speak to them; wizards do not fear vampires nearly as much as others do.


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[edit] Joining House Telvanni

To join House Telvanni, travel to Sadrith Mora and speak with the Mouths in the Telvanni Council Hall.

Normally, you can only join one Great House in the game, but there is a way in which you can join both House Telvanni and House Hlaalu. For details on how to do this see the Redoran or Telvanni and Hlaalu article.

[edit] Favored Skills

Alteration, Conjuration, Destruction, Enchant, Illusion, Mysticism.

[edit] House Telvanni Ranks

Rank Required Attributes Required Skills
0. Hireling Intelligence 30 Willpower 30 —
1. Retainer Intelligence 30 Willpower 30 One skill at 10
2. Oathman Intelligence 30 Willpower 30 One skill at 20
3. Lawman Intelligence 30 Willpower 30 One skill at 30 and two at 5
4. Mouth Intelligence 30 Willpower 30 One skill at 40 and two at 10
5. Spellwright Intelligence 31 Willpower 31 One skill at 50 and two at 15
6. Wizard Intelligence 32 Willpower 32 One skill at 60 and two at 20
7. Master Intelligence 33 Willpower 33 One skill at 70 and two at 25
8. Magister Intelligence 34 Willpower 34 One skill at 80 and two at 30
9. Archmagister Intelligence 35 Willpower 35 One skill at 90 and two at 35

Bug: Some people have reported reaching the rank of Master in the House, then being unable to advance any further. For more details and tips on how to solve this, see below.


[edit] House Telvanni Quests

General Quests and Information
  • Stronghold: Build your House stronghold, Tel Uvirith, in three phases.
Raven Omayn's Quests, Sadrith Mora
  • Muck: Retrieve five pieces of Muck for some potion making.
  • Black Jinx: Find this magical ring somewhere in Sadrith Mora.
Arara Uvulas' Quests, Sadrith Mora
  • Sload Soap: Retrieve five pieces of this ingredient in town for her research.
Felisa Ulessen's Quests, Sadrith Mora
  • New Clothes: Deliver a skirt to Mistress Therana in Tel Branora.
Baladas Demnevanni's Quests, Gnisis
  • Dahrk Mezalf: Recover an ancient Dwemer ring from the ruins of Bthungthumz.
Mallam Ryon's Quests, Sadrith Mora
Galos Mathendis' Quests, Sadrith Mora
  • Coded Message: Deliver a coded message to Divayth Fyr in Tel Fyr.
  • Cure Blight: Deliver three Cure Blight potions to an alchemist in Tel Vos.
  • Daedra Skin: Find and deliver a Daedra skin to Master Aryon in Tel Vos.
Therana's Quest, Tel Branora
  • Auriel's Bow: Find the bow that smells like ash yams (don't ask) somewhere in Ghostgate.
Dratha's Quest, Tel Mora
Neloth's Quest, Tel Naga, Sadrith Mora
Aryon's Quests, Tel Vos
Fast Eddie's Quests, Sadrith Mora
  • Ring of Equity: Help Eddie to retrieve this magical ring from Neloth's treasury.
  • Amulet of Unity: Help Eddie to retrieve this magical amulet from the mainland.

[edit] House Telvanni Members

Character Name Gender Race Class Ranking Location Comments
Abbard the Wild M Nord Barbarian 0 Hireling Bal Fell
Edril Vules M Dunmer Sorcerer 3 Lawman Bal Fell
Hirnir M Nord Barbarian 0 Hireling Bal Fell
Ringvild F Nord Rogue 0 Hireling Bal Fell
Roggvar Blue-Tooth M Nord Warrior 0 Hireling Bal Fell
Edd "Fast Eddie" Theman M Dunmer Sorcerer 3 Lawman Balmora, Fast Eddie's House
Uupse Fyr F Dunmer Spellsword 1 Retainer Corprusarium Bowels
Galas Drenim F Dunmer Sorcerer 6 Wizard Ebonheart, Grand Council Chambers
Baladas Demnevanni M Dunmer Sorcerer 6 Wizard Gnisis, Arvs-Drelen
Aglaril F Bosmer Archer 0 Hireling Hanud
Faric Panoit M Breton Healer 0 Hireling Hanud, Tower
Noleon Sele M Breton Spellsword 0 Hireling Hanud, Tower
Treras Dres M Dunmer Sorcerer 2 Oathman Hanud, Tower
Arannir M Bosmer Acrobat 0 Hireling Mababi
Dondreth F Bosmer Monk 0 Hireling Mababi
Lielle Vette F Breton Spellsword 0 Hireling Mababi
Reron Rinith M Dunmer Sorcerer 1 Retainer Mababi
Delvam Andarys M Dunmer Sorcerer 0 Hireling Mawia
Veros NerethiTR M Dunmer Enforcer 0 Hireling Mournhold, Secret Office
Milyn Faram M Dunmer Sorcerer 3 Lawman Odirniran, Tower
Ancola F Redguard Trader 0 Hireling Sadrith Mora Trader Service
Anruin M Bosmer Smith 1 Retainer Sadrith Mora
Manicky F Redguard Smith 0 Hireling Sadrith Mora
Anis Seloth F Dunmer Alchemist 1 Retainer Sadrith Mora, Anis Seloth: Alchemist Alchemist Service
Angaredhel M Dunmer Mage 3 Lawman Sadrith Mora, Gateway Inn
Llaalam Madalas M Dunmer Nightblade 5 Spellwright Sadrith Mora, Llaalam Madalas: Mage Nightblade Service
Pierlette Rostorard F Breton Apothecary 3 Lawman Sadrith Mora, Pierlette Rostorard: Apothecary Apothecary Service
Berengeval M Bosmer Archer 1 Retainer Sadrith Mora, Tel Naga General Quarters
Faldan M Bosmer Archer 3 Lawman Sadrith Mora, Tel Naga General Quarters
Savesea Mothryon F Dunmer Mage 3 Lawman Sadrith Mora, Tel Naga General Quarters
Vanel Serven M Dunmer Battlemage 3 Lawman Sadrith Mora, Tel Naga General Quarters
Drodos Galen M Dunmer Sorcerer 3 Lawman Sadrith Mora, Tel Naga Great Hall
Endar Drenim M Dunmer Sorcerer 5 Spellwright Sadrith Mora, Tel Naga Upper Tower
Engaer M Bosmer Assassin 3 Lawman Sadrith Mora, Tel Naga Upper Tower
Neloth M Dunmer Mage 7 Master Sadrith Mora, Tel Naga Upper Tower
Vares Reram M Dunmer Battlemage 3 Lawman Sadrith Mora, Tel Naga Upper Tower
Arara Uvulas F Dunmer Sorcerer 4 Mouth Sadrith Mora, Telvanni Council House
Enar Releth M Dunmer Sorcerer 4 Mouth Sadrith Mora, Telvanni Council House
Felisa Ulessen F Dunmer Mage 4 Mouth Sadrith Mora, Telvanni Council House
Galos Mathendis M Dunmer Enchanter 4 Mouth Sadrith Mora, Telvanni Council House
Mallam Ryon M Dunmer Mage 4 Mouth Sadrith Mora, Telvanni Council House
Raven Omayn F Dunmer Sorcerer 4 Mouth Sadrith Mora, Telvanni Council House
Dalyne Arvel F Dunmer Mage 0 Hireling Sadrith Mora, Telvanni Council House, Entry
Galar Rothan M Dunmer Enchanter 3 Lawman Sadrith Mora, Telvanni Council House, Entry Enchanter Service
Nelso Salenim F Dunmer Mage 2 Oathman Sadrith Mora, Telvanni Council House, Entry Mage Service
Llunela Hleran F Dunmer Enchanter 6 Wizard Sadrith Mora, Telvanni Council House, Hermitage
Threvul Serethi M Dunmer Healer 2 Oathman Sadrith Mora, Thervul Serethi: Healer Healer Service
Urtiso Faryon F Dunmer Sorcerer 2 Oathman Sadrith Mora, Urtiso Faryon: Sorcerer Sorcerer Service
Bravosi Henim M Dunmer Sorcerer 1 Retainer Sanni
Merard Geves M Breton Bard 0 Hireling Sanni
Mertisi Andavel M Dunmer Nightblade 1 Retainer Sanni Nightblade Service
Relie Jeannie F Breton Healer 0 Hireling Sanni
Rianciene Aurilie F Breton Spellsword 0 Hireling Sanni
Tirer Belvayn M Dunmer Sorcerer 2 Oathman Shara
Arbene Gernis F Breton Healer 0 Hireling Shishara
Belene Yvienne F Breton Spellsword 0 Hireling Shishara
Distel F Bosmer Archer 0 Hireling Shishara
Erradan M Bosmer Acrobat 0 Hireling Shishara
Iingail F Bosmer Monk 0 Hireling Shishara
Medyn Gilnith M Dunmer Sorcerer 1 Retainer Shishara
Faves Andas M Dunmer Sorcerer 3 Lawman Shishi
Brithroth M Bosmer Acrobat 0 Hireling Sulipund
Cuunel F Bosmer Monk 0 Hireling Sulipund
Llarar Bereloth M Dunmer Sorcerer 0 Hireling Sulipund
Malielle Broles F Breton Spellsword 0 Hireling Sulipund
Nael F Bosmer Archer 0 Hireling Sulipund
Anora F Redguard Spellsword 5 Spellwright Tel Aruhn, Tower Entry
Brarayni Sarys M Dunmer Alchemist 5 Spellwright Tel Aruhn, Tower Entry Alchemist Service
Irna Maryon F Dunmer Apothecary 2 Oathman Tel Aruhn, Tower Entry Apothecary Service
Barusi Venim M Dunmer Enchanter 2 Oathman Tel Aruhn, Tower Living Quarters Enchanter Service
Felara Andrethi F Dunmer Healer 3 Lawman Tel Aruhn, Tower Living Quarters Healer Service
Rinina M Redguard Spellsword 5 Spellwright Tel Aruhn, Tower Living Quarters
Senise Thindo F Dunmer Battlemage 3 Lawman Tel Aruhn, Tower Living Quarters
Brolmir M Bosmer Sharpshooter 5 Spellwright Tel Aruhn, Upper Tower
Endase Avel F Dunmer Mage 6 Wizard Tel Aruhn, Upper Tower
Gothren M Dunmer Sorcerer 9 Archmagister Tel Aruhn, Upper Tower
Balis Favani M Dunmer Spellsword 3 Lawman Tel Branora
Cun M Bosmer Sharpshooter 1 Retainer Tel Branora
Endring M Bosmer Enforcer 0 Hireling Tel Branora
Ennah M Redguard Sharpshooter 3 Lawman Tel Branora
Estinan F Bosmer Enforcer 1 Retainer Tel Branora
Foronir M Bosmer Sharpshooter 0 Hireling Tel Branora
Irwaen F Bosmer Sharpshooter 0 Hireling Tel Branora
Mollimo of Cloudrest M Altmer Warrior 3 Lawman Tel Branora
Trerayna Dalen F Dunmer Enchanter 2 Oathman Tel Branora
Aredhel F Bosmer Enforcer 3 Lawman Tel Branora, Lower Tower
Dreyns Telmon M Dunmer Sorcerer 3 Lawman Tel Branora, Lower Tower
Seras Gavos M Dunmer Sorcerer 3 Lawman Tel Branora, Lower Tower
Darvasa Vedas F Dunmer Sorcerer 6 Wizard Tel Branora, Tower Guardpost
Godros M Bosmer Agent 3 Lawman Tel Branora, Tower Guardpost Trainer
Monthadan M Bosmer Healer 3 Lawman Tel Branora, Tower Guardpost
Gaelion M Dunmer Enforcer 3 Lawman Tel Branora, Upper Tower
Gorchalas M Bosmer Sharpshooter 3 Lawman Tel Branora, Upper Tower
Muldroni Rendas F Dunmer Spellsword 3 Lawman Tel Branora, Upper Tower
Felen Maryon M Dunmer Sorcerer 1 Retainer Tel Branora, Upper Tower: Therana's Chamber Sorcerer Service
Gils Drelas M Dunmer Alchemist 1 Retainer Tel Branora, Upper Tower: Therana's Chamber Alchemist Service
Therana F Dunmer Mage 7 Master Tel Branora, Upper Tower: Therana's Chamber
Emelin F Bosmer Enforcer 0 Hireling Tel Mora
Nina F Dunmer Enforcer 0 Hireling Tel Mora
Daynali Dren F Dunmer Alchemist 1 Retainer Tel Mora, Lower Tower Alchemist Service
Gelduin F Bosmer Hunter 0 Hireling Tel Mora, Lower Tower
Katie F Redguard Enforcer 0 Hireling Tel Mora, Lower Tower
Margonet F Redguard Battlemage 0 Hireling Tel Mora, Lower Tower
Diren Vendu F Dunmer Sorcerer 3 Lawman Tel Mora, Tower Services Sorcerer Service
Salama Andrethi F Dunmer Nightblade 2 Oathman Tel Mora, Tower Services Nightblade Service
Tinaso Alan F Dunmer Mage 1 Retainer Tel Mora, Tower Services Mage Service
Dratha F Dunmer Sorcerer 7 Master Tel Mora, Upper Tower
Elphiron F Bosmer Warrior 0 Hireling Tel Mora, Upper Tower
Nathien F Bosmer Spellsword 0 Hireling Tel Mora, Upper Tower
Sadela Areth F Dunmer Sorcerer 1 Retainer Tel Mora, Upper Tower
Farena Arelas F Dunmer Mage 3 Lawman Tel Uvirith, Arelas' House Mage Service
Gorven Menas F Dunmer Alchemist 3 Lawman Tel Uvirith, Menas' House Alchemist Service
Tunila Omavel F Dunmer Healer 6 Wizard Tel Uvirith, Omavel's House Healer Service
Hlendrisa Seleth F Dunmer Enchanter 6 Wizard Tel Uvirith, Seleth's House Enchanter Service
Reynel Uvirith F Dunmer Mage 6 Wizard Tel Uvirith, Tower Lower
Aryon M Dunmer Sorcerer 7 Master Tel Vos, Aryon's Chambers
Turedus Talanian M Imperial Warrior 3 Lawman Tel Vos, Aryon's Chambers
Cania Mico F Imperial Warrior 0 Hireling Tel Vos, Barracks and Armory
Cidius Caro M Imperial Battlemage 1 Retainer Tel Vos, Barracks and Armory
Luspinian Hertarian M Imperial Sharpshooter 1 Retainer Tel Vos, Barracks and Armory
Rimintil M Altmer Crusader 2 Oathman Tel Vos, Central Tower
Ronerelie Philulanie F Breton Assassin 0 Hireling Tel Vos, Central Tower
Smokeskin-Killer M Argonian Warrior 1 Retainer Tel Vos, Central Tower
Goler Andrethi M Dunmer Witchhunter 1 Retainer Tel Vos, Jail
Alenus Vendu F Dunmer Enchanter 3 Lawman Tel Vos, Services Tower Enchanter Service
Andil M Altmer Apothecary 3 Lawman Tel Vos, Services Tower Apothecary Service
Milar Maryon M Dunmer Healer 1 Retainer Tel Vos, Services Tower Healer Service
Mirvon Andrethi M Dunmer Monk 1 Retainer Tel Vos, Services Tower Monk Service
Ra'Kothre M Khajiit Warrior 1 Retainer Tel Vos, Southern Tower
Debentien Sylbenitte M Breton Bard 0 Hireling Vas, Entry Level
Derelle Ysciele F Breton Healer 0 Hireling Vas, Entry Level
Jeberilie Moniel F Breton Spellsword 0 Hireling Vas, Entry Level
Daris Adram M Dunmer Sorcerer 2 Oathman Vas, Tower
Fendel Hlaren M Dunmer Noble 1 Retainer Vivec, Hlaren Residence
Kalorter M Redguard Warrior 3 Lawman Vivec, Hlaren Residence
Aron Andaren M Dunmer Commoner 0 Hireling Vivec, Telvanni
Garas Seloth F Dunmer Alchemist 2 Oathman Vivec, Telvanni Alchemist Alchemist Service
Galuro Belan F Dunmer Apothecary 1 Retainer Vivec, Telvanni Apothecary Apothecary Service
Eldrar Fathyron M Dunmer Merchant 2 Oathman Vivec, Telvanni Canalworks
Audenian Valius M Imperial Enchanter 3 Lawman Vivec, Telvanni Enchanter Enchanter Service
Fevyn Ralen F Dunmer Mage 3 Lawman Vivec, Telvanni Mage Mage Service
Avoni Dren F Dunmer Noble 0 Hireling Vivec, Telvanni Plaza
Landa F Redguard Warrior 1 Retainer Vivec, Telvanni Plaza
Ciel Nestal M Breton Spellsword 1 Retainer Vivec, Telvanni Tower
Cirges Adrard M Breton Archer 1 Retainer Vivec, Telvanni Tower
Cirwedh F Bosmer Scout 1 Retainer Vivec, Telvanni Tower Trainer
Ferarilie Riscel M Breton Nightblade 1 Retainer Vivec, Telvanni Tower
Mavon Drenim M Dunmer Mage 5 Spellwright Vivec, Telvanni Tower
Salora Salobar F Dunmer Sorcerer 1 Retainer Vivec, Telvanni Tower
Silius Fulcinius M Imperial Agent 1 Retainer Vivec, Telvanni Tower Trainer
Salver Lleran M Dunmer Sorcerer 5 Spellwright Vivec, Telvanni Sorcerer Sorcerer Service
Tadas Llendu M Dunmer Commoner 0 Hireling Vivec, Telvanni Upper Storage
Golveso Senim F Dunmer Monk 1 Retainer Vivec, Telvanni Waistworks Monk Service
Ethal Seloth F Dunmer Sorcerer 2 Oathman Vivec, Temporary Telvanni Housing
Gonk gra-Gurub F Orc Warrior 3 Lawman Vivec, Temporary Telvanni Housing
Idroso Vendu F Dunmer Mage 2 Oathman Vivec, Temporary Telvanni Housing
Nannithon M Redguard Warrior 1 Retainer Vivec, Temporary Telvanni Housing
Arvyn Llerayn M Dunmer Mage 1 Retainer Vivec, The Lizard's Head Trainer
Manara Othan F Dunmer Publican 1 Retainer Vivec, The Lizard's Head

[edit] Telvanni Master 'Bug'

The bug/feature occurs when you try to advance to the last rank in the House and are told you cannot. It is supposed to start when you advance from the rank of Wizard when speaking to Master Aryon (in Tel Vos), use topic Magister:

I can grant you the rank of Master now. That will give you an equal place on the Telvanni Council. But if you aspire to a higher claim, I can also grant you the title of Magister. By accepting the title of Magister, you are announcing that you deserve the title of Archmagister more than Gothren who currently holds that rank. Which will it be?

However, some people have mentioned that they have problems advancing to Archmagister even if they did not choose to have the one time advance to Master, which leaves them stuck at the rank of Magister. This problem comes from getting too many advancements. In particular, when you ask for advancement after you are a spellwright, but before you have recruited a Mouth, Master Aryon will promote you to Wizard. Then when you recruit your mouth, you'll be advanced to Master, and the game will assume you didn't want to be magister.

If you have the patch, an expansion, or Game of the Year Edition, there is a way around this. Speak to Aryon again (topic Magister again).

You have foresworn the title of Magister... But perhaps you have changed your mind. Will you fight Archmagister Gothren and claim the title as your own?

You should choose to fight Gothren, kill him, and return to Aryon to be named as the Archmagister.

The last option for those playing the PC version of the game is to cheat. Open the console using the ~ tilde key and enter the command:

PCRaiseRank "Telvanni"
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