Istani Noble

Istani Nobles are higher-class citizens of Istan.

Locations

 * Istan
 * (only during The Council is Called)

Quotes
Early in the game.
 * " ? Yes, I think I've heard of you."
 * "Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names."
 * "If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure."
 * "Well, no matter where you go, at least you're finally getting somewhere."
 * "You're one of the Sunspears, aren't you? Shouldn't you be guarding something?"

After The Tribunal.
 * "Go tell the Kournans we will not fight them. We want peace in Istan in our time."
 * "I fear the rumors of war may be true. If Varesh Ossa wishes to conquer Istan, what can we do to stop her."
 * "I cannot imagine that either Vabbi or Kourna would allow a war in Istan. The very idea is ludicrous."
 * "War is costly in both gold and soldiers. It must be avoided."
 * "We have no issue with the Kournans. Why do they insist on war?"

After completion of the Consulate Docks mission.
 * "I do not trust Kourna. Why aren't they counter-attacking? What is Varesh Ossa planning?"
 * "I told the Elders to keep a leash on that dog, Kormir. It seems I was right."
 * "Kormir! Bah! This is all her fault! She was too impulsive. Kourna would have accepted our treaty in time."
 * "Kourna has been deeply insulted. We must give them Kormir in chains if we are to have peace."
 * "Out of my sight, Sunspear! Your kind gets no respect from me today."

After completion of the Moddok Crevice mission.
 * "Are the Sunspears safe?"
 * "Do not speak to me, Sunspear mutt."
 * "I worry about the Sunspears. When the Kournans are done with them, who will protect Istan?"
 * "Let Varesh waste her energy hunting the Sunspears. We win, either way."
 * "Varesh Ossa, they say, is descended from a true King of Elona. She is simply seizing her birthright."

After completion of the Grand Court of Sebelkeh mission.
 * "How did you manage to convince the three princes to listen?"
 * "I have been watching you, . Your efforts are heroic. Istan will remember."
 * "Vabbi? Allies? Are you joking? What will they want in return?"
 * "Well, well. Vabbian allies. Perhaps you have more worth than your friends, Sunspear."
 * "Why ally with the Vabbians? Just make peace with Varesh."

After completion of the Ruins of Morah mission.
 * "Even in Vabbi, they know this is the end of the world."
 * "It doesn't matter now. Nothing does. Nightfall is upon us."
 * "It's the end of the world as we know it, but I feel fine."
 * "Nightfall is a curse from the gods! How would they wish such evil upon us?"
 * "Varesh. This is all her fault. You fought well,, but there is nothing a mortal could do."

After completion of the Abaddon's Gate mission.
 * "I admit I was wrong about you Sunspears. Maybe you do have some worth."
 * "Nightfall is over, and Istan still stands! Praise Dwayna!"
 * "Thank you, for everything you did to help this country."
 * "Well done, Sunspear! All of Istan will remember your name!"
 * "Yes, yes. Very well done. I eat my words. Are you satisfied?"

The Tribunal

 * Go tell the Kournans we will not fight them. We want peace in Istan in our time.
 * I fear the rumors of war may be true. If Varesh Ossa wishes to conquer Istan, what can we do to stop her.
 * I cannot imagine that either Vabbi or Kourna would allow a war in Istan. The very idea is ludicrous.
 * War is costly in both gold and soldiers. It must be avoided.
 * We have no issue with the Kournans. Why do they insist on war?

Trivia

 * "Peace in our time" is possibly a reference to an oft-misquoted Neville Chamberlain speech prior to WWII.
 * "It's the end of the world as we know it, but I feel fine." is likely a reference to the REM song of the same name.
 * "If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure" is often attributed to former US Vice President Dan Quayle; the quote originated in a MAD magazine article as something Quayle might say.