Elder Scrolls Online Explores the Tales of Tribute Patrons

Elder Scrolls Online is getting an in-game card game! Fans of the MMO will have yet another activity to sink their teeth (and time) into while journeying throughout Tamriel.

Elder Scrolls Online Explores the Tales of Tribute Patrons and Deck Themes

Welcome, adventurer as the High Isle expansion is almost amongst us! The last time we visited Tamriel, the land of The Elder Scrolls Online, was when actor Billy Boyd explained to us some of the basics of Tales of Tributes.

People need a place to relax, chum. The ancient anchor’s fine for sailors on shore leave. But people looking for a really good time always come here. Go out and win some games, my friend. It really is true that experience is the greatest teacher, especially when it comes to Tales of Tribute. I’ll be rooting for you the entire way – Brahgas, portrayed by Boyd

Tales of Tribute is a fast-paced collectible card game set in the Elder Scrolls Online universe. In this minigame, players can face off against NPCs or other players themselves in order to find out who’s the master of the tavern.

This time we take a closer look at the expansion’s four starter Patrons (or themes in other CCGs) and see what they’re about.

The Patrons of the Tales

Everyone who wishes to succeed in their Elder Scrolls Online card game career must be familiar with the four starting patrons. Each of these has unique styles that can complement each other. Knowing which cards of each patron work well with another will be of utmost importance as you need to select two to do battle.

Tales of Tribute Starter Patrons

Duke of Crows

The Duke of Crows is a curious creature and an even more curious Patron. Coming from the pocket realm of the Crow’s Wood, the Duke lords over his murder called The Blackfeather Court. As each of the crows in his court scheme and plot, they also collect coins and “shinies” to further fill their coffers.

Duke of Crows

As such, the theme of the Duke of Crows Patron is that of gaining more treasures, but in the case of the card game, more cards. The Duke of Crows is even so powerful that he can even draw his entire deck at the peak of his strength. Obtaining card advantage over your foes is always something to strive for in card games, as it minimizes randomness of the draw and gives you more options at a time.

Lastly, the Duke’s Patron Ability allows the player to gain a large spike of power in a small amount of time, but at a cost.

Grandmaster Delmene Hlaalu

Our next Patron is one of the previous leaders of House Hlaalu, Delmene Hlaalu. House Hlaalu is one of the Three Great Houses of Morrowind, whose seat of power is in Ald’ruhn, Vvardenfell. This Great House is one full of merchants and traders, and as such, they are also sharp with their tongues.

Grandmaster Delmene Hlaalu

The Grandmaster excels at obtaining goods and gold. Because of this, they are able to purchase more powerful cards from the Tavern. Delmene Hlaalu’s Patron Ability allows the player to generate large amounts of wealth and thus afford extremely pricey cards from the Tavern. Cards can also be traded for Prestige.

Saint Pelin

Holy Saint Pelin protected the lands from vampires in the olden days. Some even consider this a make-believe story to frighten their children. However, some take up the mantle in Pelin’s name to represent the ideals that he stood for, to protect the weak, and shield the needy.

Saint Pelin

Followers of the Patron Saint Pelin are adept at creating creatures with high power and defensive abilities like taunt into play. His warriors are able to hold the line between any incoming foe, protecting the player with utmost might.

Saint Pelin’s Patron Ability allows him to heal his agents. Players can then immediately put a card that’s been placed on cooldown on top of the deck which means that they will get that card on the next turn. This will reduce the unpredictability of the draw and give players a guaranteed option in the upcoming turn.

Psijic Loremaster Celarus

Our final initial Patron is the Psijic Loremaster Celarius. The Psijic Order is a mysterious and forgotten order that has just recently resurfaced in the land of Tamriel, specifically in Summerset.

Psijic Loremaster Celarus

Celarius lets players sift through their deck, much like how Scry works in Magic the Gathering. This essentially lets players pick and choose which cards they will draw, and in what order.

Much like the Blue color in MtG, the Psijic Order can also disrupt the enemy’s plays. Celarius can even knock enemy agents unconscious or ensure that powerful ones only survive for a single turn.

Coming to the High Isle of Elder Scrolls Online

Of course, this isn’t all there is to it in terms of Elder Scrolls Online’s Tales of Tribute. Players will get to unlock four additional patrons as they go throughout exploring the High Isle Chapter.

The Elder Scrolls Online High Isle Chapter releases on June 6th for PC, Mac and Stadia and on June 21 for consoles. Be sure to check out our Elder Scrolls Online High Isle Hands On Preview Impressions for an overview of what’s included. We can look forward to new companions Ember and Isobel, the new Dreadsail Reef Trial, and of course the Tales of Tribute card game. Also be sure to check out our Elder Scrolls Online Wiki for more on the game.

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