She's meticulous to a fault, and keeps a logbook with every transaction she makes. They have a dark elf who oversees their operations. But perhaps an intrepid person such as yourself could help with that. Wouldn't surprise me if they were in league with the pirates, somehow.' Do you have any proof of that? 'Not yet, no. They run a private shipping operation, and would love to have the docks to themselves. Only the Shatter-Shields appear safe.' Who are the Shatter-Shields? 'A very powerful family in Windhelm. Raiding all along the coast, from Hammerfell to Vvardenfell. 'I know this place looks terrible - please don't hold it against the Company.' Why is it so run down? 'Sad, isn't it? We can't afford to keep the place running since these attacks started. Orthus may be a contact for discovering a vampire's lair while doing the Hunting the Monster quest for the Dawnguard in the Dawnguard add-on. If Rise in the East has been completed prior to this quest, the Dragonborn may request his aid in distracting the Thalmor guards. Orthus asks the Dragonborn for help concerning his business going south due to the pillaging Blood Horkers. At 6 pm, he goes back into the office to have dinner. At 1 pm, Orthus goes outside to the docks and works until 6 pm. He then goes to the office and wanders around or sweeps the floor. He starts his day at 7 am and eats breakfast for an hour.

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