Online:Regent Cassipia

Regent Cassipia (lore page)
Location	Dragonstar Wayshrine
Race	Imperial	Gender	Female
Health	39,959
Reaction	Friendly
Other Information
Follower	Slithering Brood
Faction(s)	Scaled Court, Mages Guild (formerly)

Regent Cassipia

Regent Cassipia is an Imperial and the leader of the Scaled Court. She is an ex-member of the Mages Guild. However, she has betrayed the Serpent to further her own goals and will therefore work alongside you in dismantling the cult's plans. She will initially be found near the Dragonstar Wayshrine. Little Leaf is her companion and love.

Her full title within the cult is the "Regent of Serpentine Stratagems".

Related Quests

• Holding Court: Assist Regent Cassipia at Dragonstar.
• Slithering Brood: Sabotage the Scaled Court's operations.
• A Leaf in the Wind: Assist Little Leaf in the Valley of Scars.
• Dawn of the Exalted Viper: Defeat the Exalted Viper and save Craglorn.

Quest-Related Events

Holding Court

Little Leaf will send you to Cassipia if you complete The Serpent's Fang before meeting the regent.

"Wait, I'm not your enemy. I need your help. If we work together we can put an end to the Serpent's threat once and for all. Should I continue?"

Little Leaf sent me to find you. Please continue.

"Little Leaf sent you? Then I assume all is well with my dearest companion? Since you did as Little Leaf asked, I can only hope you shall grant me the same courtesy."

Slithering Brood

When you meet Regent Cassipia near the Dragonstar Wayshrine, she will ask you to hear her out,

"Wait, I'm not your enemy! I need your help. If we work together, we can put an end to the Serpent's threat once and for all.
Should I continue?"

If you finished the Lower Craglorn part of the main quest she will greet you with:

"You and I have a common enemy; the Serpent and his Scaled Court. If you will stay your hand and hear what I have to say, I can offer you a unique opportunity to see this enemy slain.
Will you listen to my offer?"

I'm listening.

"Despite my position in the Scaled Court, I've grown wary of the Serpent. I realize now that we don't have the same goals. I want to make the world better. The Serpent just wants to destroy it and start over.
Will you help me stop the Scaled Court?"

Why come to me for help?

"I've seen you in action. You're my best hope for stopping the mantikoras. Unnatural beasts! Did you know the Court created them?
The creation process starts in Fearfangs Cavern. There, we must destroy the scorpion matron and her nests."

I'll go to Fearfangs and destroy the scorpion nests.

"My position is tenuous, but as long as I remain in charge of the Court I can continue to oppose the Serpent.
I'll disguise myself and meet you at Fearfangs. Once inside, we need to find the scorpion matron and her nests."

What do scorpions have to do with mantikoras?

"The Court create the horrible beasts in special spawning pools. They use an alchemical process to combine the traits of various predators, including the scorpion matron and her brood."

You can then ask Cassipia about the mantikoras and why you should trust a Scaled Court member:

Tell me more about the mantikoras.

"The mantikoras are fearsome beasts, an alchemical melding of various predators. They are large, powerful, and exceptionally intelligent—and that makes them extremely dangerous."

Why does the Serpent need a new creature?

"The Serpent ordered the Scaled Court to build an army. The mantikoras are the first recruits in his growing legion. But they are perverse creatures. Abominations against the natural order. I can't stand by and let this atrocity come to pass."

What other creatures are used to create the mantikoras?

"Besides the scorpions, the Court alchemists utilize the traits of numerous predators. There are two other primary contributors—a specially bred wamasu ... and one other I hesitate to mention. We'll talk more after we deal with the scorpions."

You're the Leader of the Scaled Court. Why should I trust you?

"The Serpent lied to me. The Scaled Court is no longer working toward the changes that first attracted me to its ranks. And the more I learn of the Serpent's true plans, the more I feel betrayed."

That doesn't really answer my question.

"You want specifics? Very well. Look at the state of our world. An endless war, threats from Oblivion, an outdated order that fails us at every turn. The Serpent promised a change, but I can't support his increasingly destructive methods."

So why don't you simply quit the organization?

"One does not simply quit the Scaled Court, especially not someone of my rank. Besides, the best way for me to stop the Serpent's plans is to continue to attack them from within. I can't openly oppose them and hope to succeed. For that, I need you."

I helped your friend Little Leaf with that troll problem.

"Yes, Little Leaf mentioned that you helped her end the threat of the troll army. Thank you for keeping my dear friend safe."

Cassipia in disguise

While inside Fearfangs cavern, she will accompany you while in disguise:

"I'll accompany you to the scorpion matron's den and help you destroy the creature and its nests.
Hopefully, my disguise will hide my identity. I prefer not to kill any more of the Scaled Court than absolutely necessary."

As you approach the scorpion matron:

Regent Cassipia: "The scorpion matron's den should be nearby. Prepare yourself. The matron and her brood will be deadly opponents."

After you defeated the scorpion matron (if you have not defeated wamasu):

Regent Cassipia: "Meet me near Dragonstar after you deal with the wamasu. Its den is close by."

After killing the scorpion matron, she will explain the next step:

"These scorpions were specifically selected for their compatibility with the mantikoras. With the matron slain and her nests destroyed, this portion of the process can't be duplicated.
I wouldn't have been able to do this without your help."

I assume there's more to be done?

"Isn't there always? The next component in the creation of the mantikoras comes from a specially bred wamasu. Find the wamasu cave and kill the eggbearer. Then destroy its eggs. That will further hamper the process.
I'll wait for you near Dragonstar."

If you speak with her again, she will repeat herself:

"Find the cave and destroy the wamasu eggbearer. Just remember not to reveal my involvement. Neither of us will benefit if the Scaled Court discovers my betrayal."

After destroying the wamasu eggs, Cassipia will be waiting for you near Dragonstar:

"The Serpent and his Scaled Court would destroy Dragonstar … everything. These people mean nothing to him. And if they discover my betrayal, they will dispatch me without hesitation.
But tell me, have you dealt with the wamasu eggbearer?"

I took care of the wamasu eggbearer and destroyed her eggs.

"Then it's time. Now we can deal with the final component in the process and destroy the progenitor mantikora. My seneschal, Little Leaf, has assured me that we'll find them both in the Serpent's Nest.
Are you ready to proceed?"

Progenitor mantikora?

"The Court alchemists created the progenitor mantikora to breed true, without the need for further alchemical manipulation.
Be warned. It's a fearsome creature. It won't surrender willingly to spell or blade."

And what's the final component in the alchemical process?

"Haven't you guessed? The Court uses the most deadly predators to create the mantikoras. And there are few predators more dangerous than Men and Mer.
Now, let's rescue the prisoners and remove this corrupt creation from the face of Nirn."

Tell me more about Little Leaf.

"Little Leaf? She is my companion, my confidant. We've been together since before the Serpent called us and the Scaled Court was formed. She would do anything I asked, as I would for her.
But enough of this. We still have a task in front of us."

If you speak to her again, she'll say:

"I'll meet you inside the cave known as Serpent's Nest. From there, we'll go together to save the prisoners and eliminate the progenitor mantikora."

As you enter the chamber with Hruzizolk:

Regent Cassipia: "Slay the progenitor and its handlers, then check on the prisoners. If any remain alive, release them."

After killing Hruzizolk, you can free the prisoners while Cassipia confronts Regent Boward:

Regent Cassipia: "Present yourself, Regent Boward. the mantikora project is at an end."

Regent Boward: "Regent Cassipia? What is the meaning of this?"

Regent Cassipia': "Watch your tone, regent! Your abomination is dead. Will you abandon the Serpent and join me?"

Regent Boward: "Abandon the Serpent? I would never do that!"

Regent Cassipia: "Very well, Boward. Join your abomination in Oblivion!"

Cassipia disintegrates Boward on the spot, and asks you to meet her outside.

Regent Cassipia: "Boward gave me no choice. My actions must remain secret. Come talk to me after you free the prisoners."

Once outside, you can complete the quest:

"None of these deaths would have been necessary if the Serpent hadn't lied to me."

The progenitor mantikora is dead and the prisoners are free.

"Thank you for helping me in this matter.
Now, I need to make sure these spawning pools can't be used again. And I should collect a few of the mantikora remains. I need to study them so I can continue to oppose the Serpent's horrid plans."

If you speak to her after the quest, she'll say:

"Your help in this task was invaluable. Would you be willing to help me deal another defeat to the Serpent's schemes?"

A Leaf in the Wind

After completing the Slithering Brood, the regent will send you to help her companion Little Leaf if you have not yet helped her:

"Many regents serve the Scaled Court. That's why things occur within its coils that aren't under my control. For example, the Iron Orcs are raising an army. I sent my seneschal, Little Leaf, to stop their efforts. Perhaps you could lend her a hand?"

Where can I find Little Leaf?

"Little Leaf should be somewhere along the road just beyond the northeast passage. Let her know I sent you and she'll trust you implicitly. She has a very trusting soul."

I'll go help Little Leaf.

Dawn of the Exalted Viper

Cassipia's standoff with Kelmen

Inside, the Howling Sepulchers, when you activate the ritual fires, you'll get a vision

The Thief: "Well done! With the farsight ritual complete, I can now locate the source of the magical disturbance."

A vision appears of Kelmen Locke, Regent Cassipia, and Little Leaf.

Little Leaf: "Kelmen, can you still do that trick with the dead bugs? That was my favorite!"

Regent Cassipia: "Dear Kelmen is here to stop us, Little Leaf, not to perform tricks for your amusement. He fears the power I'll wield as the Exalted Viper."

Kelmen Locke: "This is madness, Cassipia. What are you thinking? No mortal can contain the power of a constellation!"

Regent Cassipia: "You never had any ambition, Kelmen. No vision. When I become the Serpent's equal, with the power of a celestial at my command, I can make this world a better place."

Kelmen Locke: "By destroying Belkarth? How does that make the world a better place? Little Leaf, surely you don't support Cassipia's mad dream."

Regent Cassipia: "That's enough, you old drunk. Belkarth represents what's wrong with the current age. Once I destroy it, I can finally begin creating a new and better world."

Kelmen Locke: "No, Cassipia. I won't let you do this!"

Regent Cassipia: "Not Cassipia, dear Kelmen. I am the Exalted Viper!"

She then transforms into The Exalted Viper.

Notes

• While Regent Cassipia is following you around, other players will see her as Scaled Court Defector.
• The quests with Regent Cassipia and the follow-on quest, Dawn of the Exalted Viper with Titus Valerius, will take you through all six of the northern delves. These delves contain the plaques required to complete The Gray Passage, which can be done at the same time.