#Resolving a plot hole in Ondolemar's fetch quest with nasty Ondolemar

[elenwen-and-ondolemar]

Hey there, Mister Ondolemar! You may remember me, you asked me to steal a bard's Talos amulet for you a few months ago. I didn't take you up on the offer but I've been thinking how weird that was ever since. I just have to ask you, what use would it be to have a Talos amulet you couldn't prove came from that bard in the first place? Were you planning on calling me in front of the Jarl or some Legion commander to testify where I found it and how I burgled a local citizen's house on your orders?

Ondolemar: You over-estimate Nords, my larcenous friend. They need only a nudge to spill out all their pathetic secrets. Take a Nord's precious family amulet and he's as likely to angrily demand it back as he is to continue his pretence of innocence.

But it doesn't really matter how this target chooses to react. If he admits to worshiping Talos, we put a heretic in prison and end his spread of heresy. If he publicly repudiates the amulet, the other Nords see how little he actually cares for his god and his family's honour. You don't think anyone will be asking for the secret lays of Blessed Talos from the skald who swore Talos was no god, do you? Imprisonment or public derision, either benefits us. All we need is cause to demand his oath.

The offer is still on the table if you're interested.