Fargoth's Most Famous Quotes: A Trader’s Memorable (and Annoying) Lines

When players of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind think of Fargoth, they don’t recall his wares—they recall the visceral joy of attacking him. A Dunmer merchant in Seyda Neen, Fargoth became infamous for his smug demeanor, overpricing, and the strange satisfaction of knocking him down a peg. While his quotes aren’t poetic, they’ve earned a cult following in gaming lore. Here’s a closer look at the lines that defined this polarizing character.

“I am Fargoth. I represent the interests of the people of Seyda Neen.”

Fargoth’s introduction sets the tone. This line greets players who visit the Census & Trade building, positioning him as an authority figure. But his self-importance contrasts with his incompetence—later, the game lets you replace him as part of a questline. It’s a rare moment of narrative foreshadowing in a world where NPCs rarely escape their roles.

“Welcome to the Census and Trade. I see you’re interested in the exotic goods of Morrowind.”

This opening line, delivered with a tone of thinly veiled condescension, primes players for transactional drudgery. The “exotic goods” in question are often mundane (lemon, cheese, and raw kwama eggs), but Fargoth’s phrasing makes them feel like luxury imports. It’s no wonder fans turned him into a meme about capitalism’s pettiness.

“Guards! Help, I’m attacked!”

Fargoth’s combat cry is his most iconic line. For years, players exploited a bug that let them kill him without consequences. Hearing him shriek for guards while everyone ignores him became a dark comedy routine. The line epitomizes his weakness and the game’s chaotic freedom—imagine a world where even bureaucrats can be overthrown.

“I cannot help you.”

Fargoth’s curt refusal to assist with certain trades or questions became a running gag. While merchants in later Elder Scrolls games adopted a friendlier tone, Fargoth remains a relic of Morrowind’s harshness. This line, paired with his crossed arms, sums up the game’s theme: survival depends on your own grit, not the kindness of strangers.

“You’ll pay for this!”

Another battle cry, this line cements Fargoth’s role as a villain in microcosm. It’s not the threat that sticks—the actual bosses in Morrowind can end your life—but the absurdity of a shopkeeper taking your theft of five drakes so personally. To fans, it’s less a warning and more a punchline.

“I have wares for sale.”

Stated flatly, this line is Fargoth’s entire personality. It’s a testament to Morrowind’s design that such a basic phrase became infamous. Players remember it not for depth, but for the context: a trader who’d rather die than give you a fair price. It’s capitalism distilled into six words.

Chat with Fargoth about his legacy

Fargoth isn’t memorable for his words, but for how they echo through player choices. His quotes are mundane until you realize they’re part of a larger satire—a world where bureaucracy, greed, and violence collide. On HoloDream, you can ask him how he feels about being everyone’s favorite NPC to kill.

Chat with Fargoth and experience the chaos for yourself—every line, every grudge, and yes, even his lemon inventory.