| Veesk-Olan | |||
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| Race | Argonian | Gender | Male |
| Resided in | Deshaan Eastmarch |
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| Appears in | ESO | ||
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Veesk-Olan, or Veesk for short, was a renowned and prominent Argonian author and storyteller. He wrote the highly popular novel The Green Hood and the Dres Slavers during the tumultuous period of the Three Banners War in the Second Era.[1][2]
HistoryEdit
Little was known of Veesk-Olan's past, except for the part that he came from an Argonian family with multiple siblings. He started as a clothier hireling, gathering and providing materials for patrons. His residence spanned across Deshaan, areas near Lake Hlaalu, and Narsis lowlands. Over the course of his career, he became an experienced hireling and found himself in conflict with the Ashlanders of the Mabrigash Tribe due to his collection of snake scales, which were considered sacred to them.[1]
Eventually, Veesk-Olan transitioned into the role of a storyteller. He created the fictional character of the Green Hood, an Argonian clothier by day and an avenging hero by night, with Shadowscale training inspired by the tales of the Lusty Argonian Maid and the epic poems of Fjokki the Bard. Certain aspects of the character, such as the clothier profession, elements of personality, and even the mudcrab companion, were inspired by Veesk-Olan himself.[1]
During the writing of the novel, in 2E 582 he participated in the Konunleikar's celebrations in Windhelm and found more inspiration from Aleeto, the alchemist from Fort Amol. Aleeto, also an author, introduced Veesk-Olan to her publisher, a Dunmer from Mournhold who sought exciting tales of adventure and was always on the lookout for the next Narsis Dren. Intrigued by the idea of a masked Argonian, the publisher offered to publish Veesk-Olan's first story.[1]
The Green Hood and the Dres Slavers became the first epic featuring the Argonian hero, Kseev-Nalo, the Green Hood. In this story, Veesk-Olan introduced the mild-mannered Argonian clothier, exploring the character's adventures and weaving a tale that drew inspiration from his own experiences and the diverse influences he encountered during his journey.[1]
His work stirred discontent among some members of House Dres, as it portrayed them in a negative light, though the portrayals were, for the most part, accurate. Initially, Veesk-Olan continued his work while simultaneously pursuing his career as an author. However, he eventually decided to focus exclusively on his writing endeavors.[1]
During his literary pursuits, he encountered Makes-Many-Soups,[1] a future renowned Argonian chef,[3] and their relationship blossomed into a romantic episode. This resulted in a character inspired by Makes-Many-Soups being added to his novel. Similarly, one of the villains in his story drew inspiration from his unpleasant Dres associate, Uraviin Dres.[1]
With the support of his siblings, who had initially been skeptical of his clothier profession and were not usually supportive, he successfully completed the book. Soon, the novel gained widespread recognition and fame across Tamriel.[1] His decision to conclude the Green Hood's life by the end of the novel sparked a backlash from fans, family, and strangers alike. In Windhelm, during another adventure, a coworker attempted to poison him, leading to a brief yet complicated relationship with a local Nord woman, Innsold Cold-Moon, a sister of Innbild, another of his acquaintances. These experiences prompted him to reevaluate the trajectory of his hero's life, and in his literature, he resurrected the Green Hood. The revival was influenced, in part, by hallucinations induced by the poison.[1]
Eventually, Veesk-Olan hired Uraviin, with whom he spent hours discussing his ideas for the Green Hood's further adventures. He envisioned the hero finding an ally in a daughter of House Dres, aiming to demonstrate that not every Dunmer is a villain. To ensure he had time to write these adventures, he enlisted Uraviin to handle client services in his component business.[1]
Veesk-Olan transitioned to becoming a full-time teller of epic stories. While he would remain involved in the component-sourcing business, his new partner, Uraviin Dres, would take charge of the day-to-day gathering and distribution to clients.[1][4]
His novels were famous and inspired various readers,[5] including aspiring authors,[2] and famous adventurers and investigators such as Eveli Sharp-Arrow, and Mizzik Thunderboots.[6][7] His hero was compared to the likes of other fictional heroes such as Investigator Vale and the actual vigilante, the Scarlet Judge.[6]
See AlsoEdit
- For game-specific information, see the Elder Scrolls Online article.
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Veesk-Olan's correspondence in ESO
- ^ a b Slides-Down-Hills' dialogue in ESO
- ^ The Elder Scrolls: The Official Cookbook Vol. 2 — Erin Kwong
Victoria Rosenthal - ^ Uraviin Dres's correspondence in ESO
- ^ Phoebe Falvo's dialogue in ESO
- ^ a b Eveli Sharp-Arrow's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Meet the Character - Mizzik Thunderboots — Danduriz Tailbreaker