Skyrim:Maurice Jondrelle

Maurice Jondrelle (RefID: 0001C606)
Home City	Whiterun
Location	Temple of Kynareth
Race	Breton	Gender	Male
Level	PC×0.8 (range=6-15)	Class	Monk
RefID	0001C606	BaseID	0001C605
Other Information
Health	91-166
Magicka	67-97
Stamina	67-97
Primary Skills	Alteration, Archery, One-handed, Restoration, Sneak
Class Details	CombatMonk
Morality	No Crime	Aggression	Unaggressive
Voice Type	MaleCondescending
Faction(s)	CrimeFactionWhiterun; FavorExcludedFaction

Maurice Jondrelle at the Eldergleam Sanctuary

Maurice Jondrelle is a Breton monk who shows up in the Temple of Kynareth in Whiterun during the quest The Blessings of Nature. If Maurice overhears you talking with Danica Pure-Spring about going to the Eldergleam, he will ask to accompany you.

He carries nothing but the clothes he owns: a belted tunic with boots.

He is a devout worshipper of Kynareth and took a pilgrimage to Whiterun to visit the Gildergreen, the sacred tree outside the temple. However, the tree was recently struck by lightning and has faded away, making Maurice understandably upset. If taken to the Eldergleam and choosing his peaceful solution, Maurice will then start a new life in the sanctuary and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere with the other worshippers. He will randomly eat and sleep and will spend the rest of the day wandering around.

Related Quests

• The Blessings of Nature: Restore the Gildergreen for Danica Pure-Spring.

Quest-Related Events

The Blessings of Nature

During the quest, when you return from Orphan Rock you will find Maurice in the temple, angrily debating with priestess Danica Pure-Spring about the state of the tree:

Maurice: "What is it... what has happened to the Gildergreen? I have traveled long here to worship beneath its branches."
Danica: "It was taken by a lightning strike. Wish I had time to deal with it, but it's hard enough with all these wounded from the war."
Maurice: "Please, don't just let it stay like this. It's disgraceful."
Danica: "I really don't have time to deal with you right now. Please just let me get back to my work."
Maurice: "But this is supposed to be your work."

After you have shown Danica Nettlebane, Maurice will seek you out and say:

"Was I correct in hearing that you were traveling to the grove of the Eldergleam?"

Can I help you?

"I am a traveler. A pilgrim. I follow the voice of Kynareth wherever it can be heard. I've dreamed of seeing Eldergleam for years. Might I travel alongside you? I promise not to get in the way."

I'd rather not have company right now.

"I understand. Some journeys must be taken alone. I'll be here if you change your mind."

You're welcome to join me.

"I thank you for your kindness."

During the trip, Maurice will spontaneously comment on the state of the Gildergreen, saying:

"What's happened to the Gildergreen is a travesty."

or simply show his impatience:

"Is it much further to the sanctuary?"

If you stop your travels at any point before getting to the sanctuary, speaking to Maurice will result in him saying:

"Shall we proceed, friend?"

Once you are inside the sanctuary, an overwhelmed Maurice will comment:

"I can't believe I've finally made it here."

"It's like it was in my dreams."

"I can almost hear its heart."

"Please move quickly. Eldergleam awaits us."

"I think I can convince the tree to help us."

However, once you pull out Nettlebane and have cut all the roots, thus giving way to the Eldergleam tree itself, he will angrily run up to you:

"I had no idea you were a man of violence. What exactly are your intentions in this blessed place?"

OR

"I had no idea you were a woman of violence. What exactly are you intending to do here?"

I need sap to fix the Gildergreen.

"You would violate this marvel of Kynareth's glory to fix that half-breed stump in Whiterun? That's abominable. Barbaric. I'll have no part of this. Why didn't you tell me what you intended?"

Then stand aside. I have work to do.

"With pleasure. Nature has a way of finding vengeance, though. You walk a bleak path, friend. One that will lead to suffering."

Do you have a better idea?

"Well... yes. There is something. It won't repair the tree back at the temple, but we could bring them a new one."

What did you have in mind?

"Follow me. I think I can convince the tree to help us."

I'll just take the sap. Danica was very insistent on having it.

"Very well. I can't stop you. But I can't bear to watch it, either."

If you accept his peaceful solution, Maurice will run up to the tree, kneel before it and a sapling will appear in front of him. He then tells you to bring the sapling to Danica:

"The Eldergleam has blessed us with a sapling. You should take it to Whiterun. Danica will want to see that the true blessings of nature lie in renewal, not a slavish maintenance."

What will you do now?

"I believe I'll stay here and bask in Eldergleam's warmth a bit longer."

Thanks for your help.

"It was my pleasure, friend. In a way, I envy you getting to carry such a direct sign of Kynareth's graces."

When exiting dialogue, Maurice will bid you farewell by saying:

"Good luck on your travels. May Kynareth's wind carry only the sweetest scents."

However, should you decide to take the sap, Maurice (alongside the other worshippers) will turn hostile to you. He might yell one of the following lines in combat:

"For Kynareth!"

"Scourge of nature!"

Bugs

• If a battle is initiated while you are sneaking, Maurice may never stop sneaking after the battle is over.