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Braghas is a Wood Elf first met in Gonfalon Bay, High Isle. Member of the Roisters Club? Definitely. Obsessed with Tales of Tribute? Oh, yes. Addiction to gambling? Most certainly, but he is always more than happy to help the new Tribute player learn about the game. After all, that just means he has more people to play against.

Availability: Always

Cost: Free if you own the High Isle DLC

Obtained: Complete the Tales of Tribute Master achievement

Lines Spoken by This Houseguest:

• "According to old Razhamad, it takes nine shuffles to make sure a deck's fully sorted and ready for play. Seems like kind of a lot to me. I figure three or four should do it. Less time shuffling leaves more time for complaining about bad draws!"
  
  
• "Been trying to think of an alternate means to earn income. I finally think I've got something. You ready? Street performer! Oh, yes! Figure I'll start small -- like, a living statue. I already stand around all day. Why not get paid for it?"
  
  
• "Can I give you a bit of friendly advice before you get too involved with the cards? You have a tell. It's subtle, but I can see it. The trick is to always imagine your opponent as the most boring person alive. Like, you know, the opposite of me."
  
  
• "Did you know that Dragons invented Tamriel's very first card game? Oh, it's true! They called it .. well, I don't know what they called it, but they used big slabs of shale as cards. I'm not making this up! Maybe Razhamad was, but I'm not!"
  
  
• "Do yourself a favor -- never bet on horse races. Or guar, or nixhounds, or giant spiders. Really any sport where the participants can run faster than you. Torchbugs are all right, though. Why? If you have to ask, you probably shouldn't know."
  
  
• "Don't tell anyone, but you know what I discovered recently that I just absolutely adore? Salad! I couldn't believe it. I mean, it's just a bowl of leaves, right? I feel like a goat or a deer or something eating them. But, they're so darn tasty!"
  
  
• "Ever been to Gonfalon Bay? It's fine, but I'd like it better if there was a decent mug of rotmeth to be had in the city. I mean, what's the problem? It's not like it requires a royal vineyard. Just squeeze some rats over a bucket and you're all set!"
  
  
• "Found any Tribute cards out there? I thought I found one in my boot the other day. Turns out it was just some barrister's calling card. Always a good thing to have on hand, I guess. For, you know ... legal emergencies."
  
  
• "Hey there, chum. This is quite a change from the Gonfalon Bay Gaming Hall, eh? Less gold changing hands, at any rate. Sorry, I can't seem to ever start a conversation and not have to lead to Tribute. A fatal flaw, I suppose."
  
  
• "I bet the Solitude Chapter of the Roisters Club wishes it could get its mitts on a player like you. Nobody likes playing there, though. Ever tried shuffling cards during a Skyrim freeze? It's no picnic in the park!"
  
  
• "I heard the Roisters Club is always hard at work on new decks of cards! The bookmakers are taking bets on what the next theme will be. I put ten gold on Vvardvarks. Long odds, I know. But the longer the odds, the greater the payout!"
  
  
• "Legends abound about decks of Tribute cards stashed in secret places in the wilderness. I'd go look myself, but secret places tend to be high up or full of dangerous creatures. Have I mentioned that I'm scared of heights? Eh, probably just a story."
  
  
• "Nice place this, eh chum? So, where do they keep the Tribute cards? I just like to examine other people's collections. Professional curiosity, you understand."
  
  
• "So glad I got the invite for this place. I needed a change of scenery. Less distractions here ... and fewer debt collectors. On a related note, if anyone comes around waving receipts and old ledgers, you haven't seen me."
  
  
• "Sounds like after that fracas on All Flags Islet, the peace talks can finally begin! Fingers crossed, eh? You know if it works out, they'll probably build a statue of you next to Bendu's -- after they fix it. Shame about the earthquake and all."
  
  
• "Tribute is all well and good, but clearly, adventuring is the smart play -- financially, I mean. Just look at this place! Maybe I should give it a go. I could probably take out a Goblin. Maybe. Gods, Goblins bite, don't they? Never mind."
  
  
• "Want to hear something weird? Just the other night I had a dream that I was the patron of a Tribute deck! Only problem, the theme of the deck was financial ruin. Don't need to visit a soothsayer to figure that one out."
  
  
• "Want to work your way up the Tribute rankings? Just don't forget your old pal Brahgas when you get to the top! It can get lonely up there. Or so I hear. My relationship with the top is more, you know ... conceptual."
  
  
• "Word of advice -- never take a Black Marsh Argonian for granted when it comes to cards. I can't tell you how many people fall for the whole, I'm-a-simple-lizard-lost-in-the-big-city routine."
  
  
• "You know, cards are great, but my true passion is dice. It's primordial, understand? Throwing bones, reading little scrawls on the faces. Makes you feel a bit like a mystic. Or a cultist. One or the other."
  
  
• "You really showed those Ascendant Order fools what for! Nice going, chum! You know, we'd be better off if everyone decided to settle their differences with a game of Tribute. Less blood that way. Well, a little less, anyway."
  
  
• "Z'en's price, just look at this place! How do anyone afford it? I mean, even for a fair hand at cards like me, this is ridiculous!"
  
  

Unconfirmed Lines Spoken by This Houseguest:

• "How's everyone's favorite Tales of Tribute champion doing? You've got that golden glow about you. My glow? Still purple and mottled green, thanks for asking. I'm not complaining, though. Better to be bruised and free than bruised and indentured!"
  
  
• "Thanks again for taking care of Sorinne. If we'd lost her ... gods. It would be like getting our hearts cut out. And not carefully extracted after we're dead. I'm taking about really getting in there. Like, with a flint knife and a soup spoon."
  
  
• "There's my second favorite cardsharp! You're really going to put the Gonfalon Chapter on the map. I've got a feeling about you, and my feelings are -- strike that. My feelings are routinely wrong. It's why I shouldn't gamble!"
  
  
• "You really beat the stuffing out of Varnauld and his cronies! I bet that starchy prig will think twice before challenging the Gonfalon Chapter again! Let's hope he doesn't wait too long, though. I'd love to watch you thump him one more time!"
  
  

You must complete the following achievements in order to get the Tribute Master achievement, which gives the Braghas houseguest as a reward:

1. The Tribute Champion - Complete the quest called The Final Round, which is given during the Tales of Tribute storyline. You will need a rank of Veteran or higher before you can obtain this quest. Completion also awards you the Red Eagle, King of the Reach deck.
   
   
2. Deck Builder - Collect the following Tales of Tribute decks:
   
   
   • Andsei Frandar Hunding
   • Duke of Crows
   • Grandmaster Delemene Hlaalu
   • Psijic Loremaster Celarus
   • Rajhin, the Purring Liar
   • Red Eagle, King of the Reach
   • Saint Pelin
   • Sorcerer-King Orgnum
     
     
3. Tribute Tactician - Complete the following Tales of Tribute Patron achievements:
   
   
   • Blood Benediction - Use Saint Pelin's Patron power to refresh agents 10 times in Match-Made Tales of Tribute games. Grants the Siege Weapon Volley upgrade for the Saint Pelin deck.
     
     
   • Dictum of the Duke - Use the Duke of Crows Patron power to gain power 10 times in Match-Made Tales of Tribute games. Grants the Plunder upgrade for the Duke of Crows deck.
     
     
   • Great House's Mandate - Use the Grandmaster Delemene Hlaalu Patron power to gain Prestige 10 times in Match-Made Tales of Tribute games. Grants the Oathman upgrade for the Grandmaster Delemene Hlaalu deck.
     
     
   • Artaeum Assault - Use the Psijic Loremaster Celarus Patron power to knock out Agents 10 times in Match-Made Tales of Tribute games. Grants the Prophesy upgrade for the Psijic Loremaster Celarus deck.
     
     
   • Hircine's Bounty - Use the Red Eagle, King of the Reach Patron power to draw cards 10 times in Match-Made Tales of Tribute games. Grants the Elder-Witch upgrade for the Red Eagle deck.
     
     
   • Power of Pyandonea - Use the Sorcerer-King Orgnum Patron power to gain Power 10 times in Match-Made Tales of Tribute games. Grants the Sea Serpent Colossus upgrade for the Sorcerer-King Orgnum deck.
     
     
   • Rahjin's Trickery - Use the Rajhin, the Purring Liar Patron power to create Bewilderment cards 10 times in Match-Made Tales of Tribute games. Grants the Shadow's Slumber upgrade for the Rajhin deck.
     
     
   • Swordmaster's Splendor - Use the Andsei Frandar Hunding Patron power to gain Coin 10 times in Match-Made Tales of Tribute games. Grants the Hira's End upgrade for the Andsei Frandar Hunding deck.
     
     
4. Card Connoisseur - Upgrade all cards in the following decks:
   
   
   • Andsei Frandar Hunding - Four cards listed under the Shehai Sharpener achievement: Ansei's Victory, Grand Oratory, Hel Shira Herald, Hira's End.
     
     
   • Duke of Crows - Four cards listed under the Court Collector achievement: Blackfeather Knave, Murder of Crows, Plunder, Toll of Silver.
     
     
   • Grandmaster Delemene Hlaalu - Four cards listed under the Peerless Profiteer achievement: Ebony Mine, Hlaalu Councilor, House Embassy, Oathman.
     
     
   • Psijic Loremaster Celarus - Four cards listed under the Artaeum Amplifier achievement: Augur's Counsel, Ceporah's Insight, Prophesy, Psijic Relicmaster.
     
     
   • Rajhin, the Purring Liar - Four cards listed under the Shadow Dealer achievement: Grand Larceny, Prowling Shadow, Ring's Guile, Shadow's Slumber.
     
     
   • Red Eagle, King of the Reach - Four cards listed under the Bonfire Poet achievement: Blood Sacrifice, Elder-Witch, Hagraven Matron, Imperial Plunder.
     
     
   • Saint Pelin - Four cards listed under the Shield of High Rock achievement: Knight Commander, Knights of Saint Pelin, Legion's Arrival, Siege Weapon Volley.
     
     
   • Sorcerer-King Orgnum - Four cards listed under the Master Maormer achievement: Pyandonean War Fleet, Sea Serpent Colossus, Serpentguard Rider, Summerset Sacking.
     
     
5. Tales of Travel - Play a Tales of Tribute match at each of the following locations:
   
   
   • Auridon
   • Eastmarch
   • Glenumbra
   • Grahtwood
   • Greenshade
   • Rivenspire
   • Shadowfen
   • Stonefalls
   • Stormhaven
     
     
6. Founder Found - Defeat the following Tales of Tribute founders in games of Tribute:
   
   
   • Founder The Author
   • Founder Fillia
   • Founder Linyea
   • Founder Murzaga gra-Ghom
   • Founder Nhorhim
     
     
7. Roister's Club Master - Reach the rank of Master in the Roister's Club.