Festus Krex

Nobody knows his true identity. Well, nobody except Gaius Maro, and you've already taken care of him.

I do know the Gourmet was classically trained in traditional Breton cuisine in High Rock. So that's where he must have met Anton Virane.

In any event, our anonymous chef shares a passion for food with all of Tamriel. And that anonymity will prove the Emperor's undoing.

Yes. Gaius Maro, on orders from his father, arranged for the Gourmet to come to Skyrim months ago. To serve as the Emperor's personal chef.

But the Emperor canceled his journey at the last minute. Maro was smart, kept the Gourmet around, in case things changed.

And so, the Gourmet has remained in seclusion, somewhere in Skyrim... on indefinite hold. Probably feels like a prisoner. But you'll fix that.

"Uncommon Taste." It was published a few years ago, and became a sensation throughout the Empire almost overnight.

The recipes were hailed as both practical and decadent.

I've made a few of the Gourmet's dishes myself, actually. His roast mutton with Redguard berry sauce is to die for.

But his chocolate pate gives me the runs.

Hmph.

As I was saying... You'll need to kill the Gourmet, of course. But what's more, you'll need to get his Writ of Passage, so you can take his place.

Oh, and if you can, hide his body. The longer it takes for anyone else to determine his real identity, the better.

Now off with you!

Hmph.

As I was saying... You'll need to kill the Gourmet, of course. But what's more, you'll need to get his Writ of Passage, so you can take his place.

Oh, and if you can, hide his body. The longer it takes for anyone else to determine his real identity, the better.

Now off with you!

Hmph.

As I was saying... You'll need to kill the Gourmet, of course. But what's more, you'll need to get his Writ of Passage, so you can take his place.

Oh, and if you can, hide his body. The longer it takes for anyone else to determine his real identity, the better.

Now off with you!

I believe so. Therefore, you are to obtain that information from Virane - who the Gourmet really is, and where he can be found.

Oh, and when you're done with Virane, kill him.

Loose ends and all that.

Next, you'll have to... Are you still paying attention?

You know, maybe I was wrong about you after all. Anyone who's smart enough to shut up and listen can't be all bad.

In my, um, investigations, I came upon this. It's a copy of the Gourmet's cookbook. Ah, but not just any copy. It's signed you see!

Seems to be a message from the Gourmet to one Anton Virane. I've tracked Virane to the keep in Markarth. It would seem he's the cook.

Ah, indeed I do! Indeed I do!

In my, um, investigations, I came upon this. It's a copy of the Gourmet's cookbook. Ah, but not just any copy. It's signed you see!

Seems to be a message from the Gourmet to one Anton Virane. I've tracked Virane to the keep in Markarth. It would seem he's the cook.

Don't be so petulant!

In my, um, investigations, I came upon this. It's a copy of the Gourmet's cookbook. Ah, but not just any copy. It's signed you see!

Seems to be a message from the Gourmet to one Anton Virane. I've tracked Virane to the keep in Markarth. It would seem he's the cook.