"We can move our people anywhere we like, certainly. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for a portal to Oblivion." Meesei replied to Oswall. "I cannot think of anywhere in Tamriel both spacious and safe enough for us to both collect a strong force, and open a portal to Oblivion in secret. Since we cannot open a portal directly between here and Vile's realm, the Hunting Grounds will be our staging area for our final attack, but we will still need to keep the portal between here and the Hunting Grounds open the entire time. Fortunately, sigil stones can keep Oblivion gates remarkably stable for an extended time."

Meesei could not say she was quite as confident about the matter of Molag Bal, given the unpredictability of the Daedra. However, she still had her plan for dealing with him. "I know we may be desperate, but that does not mean we do not have any leverage over Molag Bal. If Vile were to claim Mundus, then that would elevate him to a dominant power over the other Daedric Princes. Molag Bal knows that, so he will not want Vile to succeed any more than we do. He will certainly still try to demand something of me, so I will have to be prepared to stand firm in refusing him. I will have to make it clear that I am aware his position of power is not as strong as he will want to make it seem. Any Daedra who helps to invade Vile's realm could steal a lot of power in the process, so there would be some loss for Molag Bal if he refuses to help. If he still demands too much, then we can seek the aid of a different Daedra. I doubt many would want Vile to succeed, though I still think that Molag Bal is the best option to try first. Other Daedra that have helped us before, like Hermaeus Mora, could be more shrewd in negotiations. Molag Bal is a more...emotional entity."

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Yerig rubbed the back of his neck with an uncertain expression. "That...could be a long shot. Guess it depends on how much she trusts you. She was definitely our strongest opposition in there, and she has a lot of good reasons to be angry."

"I would certainly try, but Yerig may be right. She may not be willing to listen to any of my counsel." Do'rhajul added. "Still, I do believe that I could be a great help to you. What I know about our enemy could make even the most loyal of his zealots worried, provided we act quickly enough. I think we will need to make multiple, simultaneous strikes to maximize the impact, and truly cripple their remaining operations in Tamriel. Hopefully, we can persuade your General to accept my counsel on practical terms."