Note from Penitus Oculatus clerk: The original copy of this letter wasn't marked with a date therefore I've been instructed by Administrator M to insert an addendum.
29th of Frostfall, Turdas, 4E 198
Inspector a_f,
The Emperor calls upon you once more. The Penitus Oculatus commends your success in unconvering the identity of the Gourmet, Balagog gro-Nolob. Now you're assigned to convince Balagog to travel to Skyrim with any means that don't compromise your presence or intentions to any Thalmor informants. You must stay your blade for this assignment, as deaths tend to draw the attention of the Thalmor. Above all, the Gourmet's identity must remain a secret.
Of equal importance, you are to ensure that Balagog receives the package that accompanies this letter. We will expect your report soon.
May the shadows guide your step.
Intendant S
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30th of Frostfall, Fredas, 4E 198
Intendant,
Balagog gro-Nolob's 35th birthday grows near and so I will use this as an opportunity to deliver the package and see him on his way to Skyrim. I shall gain the cooperation of his close friend, Anton Virane, who will arrange and host the birthday party.
To make this facade convincing I shall have Virane invite the following guests:
The Nolob Stronghold Chieftan, Goramas, is Balagog's eldest brother. Their relationship was tenuous and they haven't seen each other for over a decade.
Oramash gro-Nolob, weaponsmith of the Imperial Legion and Balagog's youngest brother.
Virane's family. Balagog's benefactors, they treat him as family.
My eyes remain vigilant.
Inspector a_f
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Summary of Assignment
Time of report: 3rd of Sun's Dusk, Tirdas, 4E 198
Location: Daggerfall, High Rock
Target: Balagog gro-Nolob (status: under watch in Skyrim)
Inspector: all_freed
Note from Penitus Oculatus clerk: What follows is a summary of events before, during, and after Balagog's birthday. A full transcript of the entire evening was withheld by Administrator M as the majority of the conversations were deemed redundant.
30th of Frostfall, Fredas
Anton Virane is captured, interrogated. Virane complies with my demands and his silence is assured.
1st of Sun's Dusk, Sundas
Virane works efficiently, knowing that I'm not far, invitations have been sent and preparations are underway. A few Breton and Orsimer dishes will be served but also a few Nordic foods to pique Balagog's interest. The Orsimer "cuisine" contains subliminal and blatant hints that would instill the notion that Orcs will always be unrefined. As requested, a list of food served at the party:
Sunlight Souffle, Potage le Magnifique, Crispy Chatelet, Fantastic Fondue
Bayper Dumplings, Cabbage Potato Soup, Sweetroll Samples, Honey Apple Cream Wedges
And Orsimer "dishes" that I have no name for, I have depicted them below:
3rd of Sun's Dusk, Tirdas
The guests have arrived for the dinner. Balagog is elated as he greets each guest but his mood turns from surprise to shock, then it plummets into dour when he sees Goramas, his eldest brother.
All are now seated at the table, politely nodding and smiling at each other as they pass the food around. But all attention is really on Goramas who is creating all sorts of commotion that would make most Orcs blush.
The time had come to present their gifts. Balagog graciously accepts a cutlery set from Oramash, forged from the finest Orichalcum. Virane's parents present fine clothes worthy of the highest nobility in the Court of Daggerfall. Anton, of course, hands over the intenteded package. Before it can be opened, Goramas brings in a female Orc bound in chains. Balagog barely contained his rage and demanded to know why his brother would stoop so low as to enslave even his own kind. Oramash is callous, he claimed that her tribe had fallen out of favour with Malacath.
Whatever feud they had was rekindled and the room delved into an uneasy silence. This is when Balagog suddenly stormed off and I followed.
After a few minutes of him venting his frustration he opened the package to reveal Annaig Hoinart's cookbook. I can only describe his reaction as a maelstrom of emotions, whatever he read upon opening the book spurred him into leaving Daggerfall.
) we decided to have a competition to really rack you guys's brains. 
, >.< 
.S :8 
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