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Posted by: Nalion Jun 26 2005, 08:09 AM
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Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
[OOC: by the consensus of two funny Bretons and the inspiration given by an
absent barmaid we hereby decree that this RP shall be renamed to Morrowind Moonlighting
]
Summary for Nalion
Nalion currently is part of the group traveling to Vos to find out more about
Raithmats son Seres. The male breton mage is currently talking to Shaka.
Posted by: Arynel Jun 26 2005, 08:12 AM
OOC:
The Breton Arynel is currently with Nalion, Shaka, and Falco, laughing.
Posted by: syronj Jun 26 2005, 08:17 AM
Summary for Shaka: Currently discussing with Nalion whether to
hire Falco. Group is in Dagon Fel.
Posted by: Nalion Jun 26 2005, 08:20 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 26 2005, 08:08 AM)
Shaka walked off with Nalion for a moment. "I have to
admit it's a little sweet, this honeyed mead," he admitted.
"But when around Nords, do as the Nords do."
Nalion laughed. "Actually, nords do have some good stuff, they are experts
in drinking, so I guess they know what they do."
As the Argonian and Nalion walked towards the inn, the mages gaze turned a bit
more serious. "You wanted to speak to me, Shaka?"
Posted by: syronj Jun 26 2005, 08:36 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jun 26 2005, 02:20 AM)
As the Argonian and Nalion walked towards the inn, the mages
gaze turned a bit more serious. "You wanted to speak to me, Shaka?"
The battlemage had grown equally thoughtful. "We've made a good start in
reaching Dagon Fel and, if not being adopted by the locals, at least getting
noticed more positively than not. I don't completely approve of Slyvos torching
that dwemer tower, but he seems to have loosened up somewhat.
But this Rogue is a new complication. Some mages might say the gods put people
in our paths for a reason. Other people I've known would think us fools for
adding to our party at this point. Do you have any ideas?"
Posted by: Loranna Jun 26 2005, 08:36 AM
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
Similarities to Sybil Shepard: Is female, attractive, and often exasperated
with her male co-star
Info for Gram:
Race: Nord
Sex: Male
Hair: Red, full beard (think Red Hair from Conan the Barbarian)
Eyes: Blue
Similarities to Bruce Willis: Is tough as nails and looks good beating up on
bad guys
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is on mainland Morrowind, having recently visited Lady Dres Vendama to
learn more about the disinhereted son of Seresina, Lord Raithmat's daughter. It
seems that seres met with werewolves in his infancy ...
In the meantime, while wondering how her companions are doing, Loranna is
taking care of Ald Raathim's affairs.
Summary for Gram:
Gram is in Dagon Fel, searching for more mead and boats to Vas.
Posted by: Nalion Jun 26 2005, 08:48 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 26 2005, 08:36 AM)
The battlemage had grown equally thoughtful. "We've
made a good start in reaching Dagon Fel and, if not being adopted by the
locals, at least getting noticed more positively than not. I don't
completely approve of Slyvos torching that dwemer tower, but he seems to have
loosened up somewhat.
But this Rogue is a new complication. Some mages might say the gods put
people in our paths for a reason. Other people I've known would think us
fools for adding to our party at this point. Do you have any ideas?"
Nalion smiled. He thought about what it meant to actually be a part of this
group, not just adventuring, but all the other, mostly not so visible
implications that set this group apart from almost everything else.
"People act foolish at times, but I don't think we act that way now. I do
not object to a certain wariness, in fact, I have been wary at times, too. He
might well be useful, maybe not exactly in the manner he thinks he can be
useful now, but I have no objections to welcome him." the Breton mage
answered.
"Well, and I think Arynel likes him, too. At least that's what I think I
gathered from his words. And well, Shaka, remember, you are a rather new member
of the party, too." Nalion said and patted the Argonian on the back.
Posted by: syronj Jun 26 2005, 08:54 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jun 26 2005, 02:48 AM)
"People act foolish at times, but I don't think we act that
way now. I do not object to a certain wariness, in fact, I have been wary at
times, too. He might well be useful, maybe not exactly in the manner he thinks
he can be useful now, but I have no objections to welcome him." the Breton
mage answered.
"Well, and I think Arynel likes him, too. At least that's what I think I
gathered from his words. And well, Shaka, remember, you are a rather new member
of the party, too." Nalion said and patted the Argonian on the back.
Shaka smiled. "You have a point there, friend Breton," he said.
"And if the oracular Arynel approves of him, that's something too. It's
hard for me to read him sometimes.
If you think Falco deserves a chance, who am I to question it." Shaka
stopped and looked at the wooden sign: End of the World. "Interesting
choice of a name there . . . ."
Posted by: Nalion Jun 26 2005, 09:01 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 26 2005, 08:54 AM)
Shaka smiled. "You have a point there, friend
Breton," he said. "And if the oracular Arynel approves of him,
that's something too. It's hard for me to read him sometimes.
If you think Falco deserves a chance, who am I to question it."
Shaka stopped and looked at the wooden sign: End of the World.
"Interesting choice of a name there . . . ."
"No, my friend, you're wrong. Actually, I very much appreciate the fact
that you are making your own thoughts on this. This shows two things: First,
you actually care about who is in the company and care about the company.
Second: you use your brain independently from the thoughts of others.
Questioning our decisions will perhaps open new or overlooked insights for us
all and thus help the progress of our party." Nalion looked at Shaka with
approval, then entered the tavern to order mead. After his request was served,
they both returned to the place where Arynel sat.
Posted by: Aki Jun 26 2005, 10:29 AM
Summary type object:
Reichi Sari, the male Dunmeri Werewolf and former Assassin is in Dagon Fel with
the others, uh..doing stuff. While Tohe, the male Breton Werewolf is in
Solunastra, doing nothin'.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 26 2005, 07:36 PM
Summary
Falco is currently bartering with the group to see if they will hire him as a
guide.
As the others waled out of earshot to discuss his joining the group Falco drew
his saber. He also pulled out a small pouch containing polish and a small
cotton cloth. He applied the polish to the cloth and began the cleaning of the
blade. The saber didn't need to be cleaned, but it was an indirect way of
showing his possible employers he could hold his own in a fight also. He
suppressed a snicker, knowing that the ability to handle a weapon often
determined wether he would be hired or not. Once the blade was polished he placed
it back in the sheath. He then sat back against a large boulder and began
whistling as he often did when he was anxious or impatient.
Posted by: syronj Jun 27 2005, 08:08 AM
Later that evening, when the campfire was dying down and the
conversations grew shorter, Shaka decided to call it a night. He would give the
End of the World a try.
He said good night to the others and shouldered the Spear and bag. As he
approached the inn, he noted the cheering glow from its windows, and that the
mead had fogged his head.
After paying for the first night's lodging in Dagon Fel, Shaka heard the pub
downstairs begin a sing-along. He smiled slightly at the sound of an
elbow-driven bagpipe and a tenor's lead. After the first verse, the other
patrons joined in with their rougher voices. Shaka's smile faded when he heard
what sounded like "Azura". Surely there couldn't be surviving
Azurites, even this far north?
A moment later, he relaxed as he realized the tune was an old sea-shanty
composed by some anonymous Breton before the apocalyptic events of the Blue
Dawn. These were working folk, not cultists. He listened a moment to the tune
"Morrowind":
Morrowind/ Elven home/
Where my fate/ calls to me/
Moon-And-Star, in Thy Hands
Calls it forth: Resdayni
And a red mountain waits to the north/
Silently /
Patiently.
Empire's chains/ Hold my arms,
Temple lies/ Hold my heart
It will be at the end,/ As it was at the start/
And the Tribunal hide in the dark/
Silently/
Fearfully.
Be with us/ Azura,
Goddess Moon, Daedric star
We are all / In Your hands
We must all/ Journey far.
And the Hortator waits at the door
Era's end. /
Nerevar.
Shaka drifted off to sleep as the patrons began other ballads. It had been an
unpredictable and full day.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 27 2005, 11:18 PM
Falco stood up. He had a sudden idea. He approached the end of
the world inn. Inside was some silly song being sung by the drunken patrons. This
oughtta be easy. He thought. With a single leap he caught hold of a a torch
holder (don't know what the real name is. I'm referring to one of the metal
things that hold torches to walls.) on the outside wall. He pulled himself up.
With another leap he had caught hold of the roof. Falco hoisted hmself up onto
the roof. The thing was practically vibrating from the raket of the drunken
patrons. Falco merely walked to a window on the highest part of the roof and
hopped into the room. The room consisted of a single empty bed and a
nightstand. The door was locked as they usually are at inns. But the foolish
innkeeper hadn't counted on someone coming through the window. Falco went to
sleep that night admiring his own cleverness.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 27 2005, 11:39 PM
Dagon Fel - Nighttime
Though the necromancer's tower had been burned earlier today, few people walked
the streets at night still, out of habit. The Imperial Guards wandered through
the streets, torches in hand, keeping wary eyes open - the air still carried a
faint tension that they had felt ever since the first night Helvig and Freya,
both lost during the months of chaos in the beginning of the new year, walked
through the streets and turned their youthful eyes skyward, the wounds
inflicted by the Daedra still visible on their intangible bodies ...
While the guards wandered the streets, something stirred within the burned
tower, though none noticed at the time. A figure swathed in concealing robes
picked through the ash left by Slyvos's magic, muttering dark curses.
"So, the slave fancies himself a mage ..." a grating voice whispered.
"And it deems itself worthy to judge my magic thus ... I who have
suffered, who had to scavenge for every scrap of arcane lore I possess." A
disturbed grin split the figure's face; "It will pay for this ... its
friends as well ..."
The fires had not destroyed quite everything; a hidden stash had escaped the
flames, bearing a sharp dagger of enchanted Daedric steel and a few potions
that brought death to those who imbibed. The figure claimed these possessions,
then touched an amulet around its neck; it faded from view, seeming to blend
into the very shadows. None of the guards noticed the shdow figure as it
slipped toward the End Of The World.
Posted by: syronj Jun 28 2005, 12:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 27 2005, 05:39 PM)
The fires had not destroyed quite everything; a hidden stash had
escaped the flames, bearing a sharp dagger of enchanted Daedric steel and a few
potions that brought death to those who imbibed. The figure claimed these
possessions, then touched an amulet around its neck; it faded from view,
seeming to blend into the very shadows. None of the guards noticed the
shdow figure as it slipped toward the End Of The World.
In his dormer room, Shaka stirred in his sleep. His warding glyphs were
starting to flicker. Instead of tattoos, Shaka had had emerald Glass beads
embedded in the scales of his left forearm.
The beads began to glow more brightly, even a little warm to the touch, but
Shaka's senses had been dulled by mead.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 27 2005, 06:17 PM)
In his dormer room, Shaka stirred in his sleep. His
warding glyphs were starting to flicker. Instead of tattoos, Shaka had
had emerald Glass beads embedded in the scales of his left forearm.
The beads began to glow more brightly, even a little warm to the touch, but
Shaka's senses had been dulled by mead.
A flitting shadow passes silently through the End Of The World, the Nords
sitting in the common room being too engrossed with their drinks or the
spirited conversation going on between Gram and Farfhd Horn-Fist about taking
on the giant battlecats of Elsweyr. The figure reaches the door to Shaka's room
just as Farfhd decides to take the conversation outside so that Gram may
demonstrate his technique more easily.
The figure scowls unseen; blasted Nords were always too loud and aggresive for
their own good. It was a wonder they didn't kill themselves off; their corpses
made for good zombies, however ...
The figure pauses for but a second to contemplate the lock in front of it; a
slim wire is pulled from its sleeve and quietly worked into the lock, and soon
the figure opens the door soundlessly, gliding into the room. It was good to
keep up one's mundane skills; often rival mages would ward their locks but
neglect the mundane defenses to lockpicking.
This room, the figure notes, contained one of the lizards that was hopping
about the new adventurers. Lizard corpses were useful too for the figure's
research, and removing the scaly, smelly beastfolk was always a service to
one's fellows the figure was willing to provide.
The Daedric dagger rises over the figure's head; a flitting, nearly transparent
shadow stalks Shaka's bed, poised to strike.
Posted by: syronj Jun 28 2005, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 27 2005, 06:36 PM)
The Daedric dagger rises over the figure's head; a flitting,
nearly transparent shadow stalks Shaka's bed, poised to strike.
Shaka's eyes snapped open. The glyphs had become too painful to be ignored. He
could see little but shadows in the inn's room, but his instincts screamed at
him: Get up, get up now! Shaka threw off the quilt and started to rise.
A dagger plunged down, opening a line of blood along Shaka's side but missing
its target. His armor and weapons were across the room, but Shaka had slept
with the Spear of Bitter Mercy on the floor beneath his bed. As he fought to
clear his head, Shaka rolled off the quilted bed; his hand at last caught the
haft of the Spear. He could now invoke the atronach.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 28 2005, 12:56 AM
Falco was asleep muttering something about a giant glass of
brandy. When he was awoken by a loud thud in the next room. (wich was in fact
Shaka rolling off of his bed and hitting the floor.) He got up out of bed. He
was unaware that it was Shaka in the next room. His fist slammed against the
wall and he yelled, "Dood sir or madame would you be so kind as to keep
the volume of your actions to a low rate, as there are others among you who
wish for some sleep" It was only then he realized his mistake, he wasn't
actually supposed to be here. And now he had alerted practically the entire inn
to his presence. He hopped onto the windowsill and leaped onto the roof. From
there he jumped to the ground and and hid in an alley from the presumably angry
innkeep.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 27 2005, 06:47 PM)
Shaka's eyes snapped open. The glyphs had become too
painful to be ignored. He could see little but shadows in the inn's room,
but his instincts screamed at him: Get up, get up now! Shaka threw
off the quilt and started to rise.
A dagger plunged down, opening a line of blood along Shaka's side but missing
its target. His armor and weapons were across the room, but Shaka had
slept with the Spear of Bitter Mercy on the floor beneath his bed. As he
fought to clear his head, Shaka rolled off the quilted bed; his hand at
last caught the haft of the Spear. He could now invoke the atronach.
Shaka notices something odd; his breathing is utterly soundless, despite not doing
anything in particular to keep himself quiet. Then he feels the tingle of magic
on him and it hits him; the dagger has a silence enchantment. A useful weapon
for someone who likes to strike from the shadows.
Or, perhaps, a weapon meant for someone who wasn't confident enough in their
knifework to ensure a silent kill on the first hit.
There is a faint movement, the glow of magic, and the door swings shut. A faint
chuckle, grating and distainful, greets Shaka's ears, and then figure simply
steps back, letting the chameleon effect disguise its position.
That's right lizard; look around, try to see me, the figure thinks. Your
fancy spear can't help you now; by the time you know I'm there, I'll be inside
your reach.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 27 2005, 06:56 PM)
Falco was asleep muttering something about a giant glass of
brandy. When he was awoken by a loud thud in the next room. (wich was in fact
Shaka rolling off of his bed and hitting the floor.) He got up out of bed. He
was unaware that it was Shaka in the next room. His fist slammed against the
wall and he yelled, "Dood sir or madame would you be so kind as to keep
the volume of your actions to a low rate, as there are others among you who
wish for some sleep" It was only then he realized his mistake, he wasn't
actually supposed to be here. And now he had alerted practically the entire inn
to his presence. He hopped onto the windowsill and leaped onto the roof. From
there he jumped to the ground and and hid in an alley from the presumably angry
innkeep.
Falco sees Gram and Farfhd busily wrestling with one another, while the innkeep
and several others look on and laugh. Gram then, despite having had enough
drink to make his speech a bit slurred, nimbly slips under Farfhd's grasping
arms and catches him in a bearhug, squeezing tightly.
"Ha! Now maybe ye'll believe me ...!" he chuckles, before he missteps
and slams both his head and Farfhd's into the doorway. "Oof! Well done
lad; ye've fire in ye ..."
Posted by: Arynel Jun 28 2005, 01:06 AM
Arynel’s head snapped up as if an alarm had gone off in his
brain, but he quickly shook his head and returned to his usual calm
countenance. The Breton got up and headed towards The End of the World tavern.
Posted by: Aki Jun 28 2005, 01:09 AM
Reichi smirked, watching the Nords wrestle. Despite being drunk,
Gram seemed to have retained some skill. Reichi sipped the Greef he held in his
hand, before yawning, he noticed Arynel approaching.
Posted by: Arynel Jun 28 2005, 01:11 AM
Arynel paused at the door, his gaze resting on the wrestling
Nords, but aside from a passing glance he paid them little head. The Breton
took a seat in the back of the tavern, and though his body seemed calm, his
eyes were restless.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 28 2005, 01:13 AM
Falco watched the two drunken nords in their friendly fight. He
would never understand these nords, always fighting never much thinking. Then
an idea formed. He As the innkeep seemed to be unaware of his rather large
yell. Falco knew he could go back to sleep without to great a worry. He reached
the room the same way he did the last time. But instead of entering the same
room, he took a look inside the window of the next room. Falco was quite angry
at being woken up so late and planned on robbing the person that woke him the
next day. He saw Shaka holding his spear and looking around suspiciously.
Falcoi didn't have any clue what Shaka was looking for. He tapped on the window
and spoke, "Shaka! Shaka, my friend what are you looking for?"
Posted by: syronj Jun 28 2005, 01:55 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 27 2005, 07:13 PM)
Falcoi didn't have any clue what Shaka was looking for. He
tapped on the window and spoke, "Shaka! Shaka, my friend what are you
looking for?"
Shaka snapped his head to the window for a moment and tried to quiet the guide,
but was still silenced by the dagger's spell. He could still summon the storm
atronach, though. He sent his will through the Spear and felt the crackle of
the electricity flowing through the mindless golem's limbs.
Watch my back, he commanded it mentally. The floorboards creaked as the massive
atronach guarded Shaka from his blind spot. Shaka spun the Spear in an arc as
he tried to prepare for further attacks from the front. He gritted his teeth at
the pain from his opened side.
Who in the nine hells is this, Shaka wondered. If it were a true assassin, I'd
be already dead. Must be a mage.....
Shaka could attempt something like breaking the window, but he didn't want to
expose his back to the invisible assailant. He had perhaps five more minutes
before the atronach would disappear.
Shaka gestured in the mudra of Night Vision and the room leaped into green
clarity for the moment, but he still couldn't see the stealthed killer.
Posted by: Arynel Jun 28 2005, 02:03 AM
With a wave of his arms, Arynel summoned a lute, and from his
place in the back of the tavern the Breton began to play a tune.
From ashes rise a foe despised
And planning for his revelry
From smoldering wreckage comes a visage
Toying with death and devilry
Like a shadow doth he come
Through windows and through doors
Enter in to take from you
What you thought no one could
But fear not your gentlemen and mer
Going on with your drunken glamour
Drink and be merry as you were
For time hath come to end the clamor
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 02:07 AM
Outside, the sound of a giant Storm Atronach tromping around
upstairs attracts some attention; the innkeep growls and looks around the
corner of the building, and sees Falco hanging off the wall like ... well, a
lizard.
"You scaly idiot, what the hell do you think you're doing!?" the
innkeep yells, causing Gram to look up - and Farfhd to land a beautiful right
cross on Gram's face.
"What's going on?" Gram asks, the punch helping to clear the drink
from his brain as people begin either moving toward Falco to find out what's
with the foolish Argonian outside, or heading indoors and to the stairs to find
out what's up with the foolish Argonian inside.
Inside, Shaka's Storm Atronach waves its fists before it, and a muttered curse
indicates that Shaka's assailant walked into a stony fist. The Atronach swings
at the figure but misses a second time. Shaka's brief night-eye, however, lets
him see the faint distortion that moves to his left, trying to get in close as
the Spear flashes past ...
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 27 2005, 08:03 PM)
With a wave of his arms, Arynel summoned a lute, and from his
place in the back of the tavern the Breton began to play a tune.
From ashes rise a foe despised
And planning for his revelry
From smoldering wreckage comes a visage
Toying with death and devilry
Like a shadow doth he come
Through windows and through doors
Enter in to take from you
What you thought no one could
But fear not your gentlemen and mer
Going on with your drunken glamour
Drink and be merry as you were
For time hath come to end the clamor
Several of the Nords who were heading up to Shaka's room pause, looking at one
another for a moment.
" ... Eh ..." mutters one, "well ... we'll just keep an ear open
for anything."
Gram, meanwhile, mutters to Farfhd "Not now; something's going on,"
but the other Nord is too punch-drunk to notice, and Gram is forced to use a
Nordic Fist to put him to sleep. Gram's swift uppercut draws an approving
chuckle from the people inside, and he grins.
Posted by: syronj Jun 28 2005, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 27 2005, 08:07 PM)
Inside, Shaka's Storm Atronach waves its fists before it, and a
muttered curse indicates that Shaka's assailant walked into a stony fist.
The Atronach swings at the figure but misses a second time. Shaka's brief
night-eye, however, lets him see the faint distortion that moves to his left,
trying to get in close as the Spear flashes past ...
Got you, bastard, thought Shaka, and the Spear hissed to his left. One of its
flanges seemed to make contact for a moment, and Shaka now saw blood on the
Spear.
Shaka suddenly spun in the unpredictable circular attack of the Rain of Sand,
and felt his tail crack against one of his assailant's legs, possibly breaking
that limb.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 27 2005, 08:21 PM)
Got you, bastard, thought Shaka, and the Spear hissed to his
left. One of its flanges seemed to make contact for a moment, and Shaka
now saw blood on the Spear.
Shaka suddenly spun in the unpredictable circular attack of the Rain of Sand,
and felt his tail crack against one of his assailant's legs, possibly breaking
that limb.
Shaka sees more blood a few seconds later, flowing from the patch of nothing in
front of him. He can briefly make out the outline of a humanoid figure before
it crashes to the floor, dropped by Shaka's tail strike.
A grating, raspy voice hisses "Filthy ..." before starting to intone
a dark curse - one much like Shaka heard on Early Harvest from a dead Dunmer.
However, a death gurgle cuts off the curse, and the figure fades into view,
revealing a thin mer, red eyes staring sightlessly at the roof, his whole body
swathed in worn robes that carry the faint charnel smell of corpses.
A glint of something shiny around the mer's neck catches Shaka's eye.
Posted by: syronj Jun 28 2005, 02:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 27 2005, 08:28 PM)
Shaka sees more blood a few seconds later, flowing from the
patch of nothing in front of him. He can briefly make out the outline of
a humanoid figure before it crashes to the floor, dropped by Shaka's tail
strike.
A grating, raspy voice hisses "Filthy ..." before starting to intone
a dark curse - one much like Shaka heard on Early Harvest from a dead
Dunmer. However, a death gurgle cuts off the curse, and the figure fades
into view, revealing a thin mer, red eyes staring sightlessly at the roof, his
whole body swathed in worn robes that carry the faint charnel smell of corpses.
A glint of something shiny around the mer's neck catches Shaka's eye.
The Atronach faded away as Shaka limped over to the dead mage. An Amulet of
Shadows? he wondered in surprise. Can't be more than a handful of those in
existence. My prize now, and he slipped it off the apparent necromancer's
corpse.
Damn, he thought to himself and sat on the floor, pressing his hand against the
wound in his side. He might still have enough energy for the Hearth Heal
spell.....
Posted by: Arynel Jun 28 2005, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 27 2005, 06:34 PM)
The Atronach faded away as Shaka limped over to the dead
mage. An Amulet of Shadows? he wondered in surprise. Can't be more
than a handful of those in existence. My prize now, and he slipped
it off the apparent necromancer's corpse.
Damn, he thought to himself and sat on the floor, pressing his hand against the
wound in his side. He might still have enough energy for the Hearth Heal
spell.....
The door to Shaka’s room came open and a cloaked Breton stepped inside, and
then bent to his knees beside Shaka.
“I’m glad to see that’s over with,” Arynel said, a soft blue healing light
forming in his hands, “I see you’ve managed to keep yourself whole, and have a
new prize for the accomplishment.”
Posted by: syronj Jun 28 2005, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 27 2005, 08:38 PM)
The door to Shaka’s room came open and a cloaked Breton stepped
inside, and then bent to his knees beside Shaka.
“I’m glad to see that’s over with,” Arynel said, a soft blue healing light
forming in his hands, “I see you’ve managed to keep yourself whole, and have a
new prize for the accomplishment.”
"Thank you, friend," Shaka answered wearily. "I thought the
necromancer's tower had been cleared, but apparently not." He rested his
head on the spear's upright haft for the moment. "Did this one kill any
civilians or one of us tonight?"
Posted by: Arynel Jun 28 2005, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 27 2005, 06:48 PM)
Thank you, friend," Shaka answered wearily.
"I thought the necromancer's tower had been cleared, but apparently
not." He rested his head on the spear's upright haft for the
moment. "Did this one kill any civilians or one of us tonight?
Arynel shook his head.
"No," the Breton answered, "You were his first target, by
planning or misfortune, and either way, it was his misfortune that you were the
one he attacked."
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 27 2005, 08:48 PM)
Thank you, friend," Shaka answered wearily.
"I thought the necromancer's tower had been cleared, but apparently
not." He rested his head on the spear's upright haft for the
moment. "Did this one kill any civilians or one of us tonight?
Gram and another Nord come up to Shaka's room to investigate; both quickly
reach the same conclusion upon seeing the bloody dagger, the dead body, and the
Argonian who looks like he just had a scuffle.
The other Nord unwraps the rags covering the mer's face, revealing a Dunmer
visage; he looks up to Gram and shakes his head.
"A nameless murderer," Gram notes, picking up the dagger for a
moment. "And from the smell of charnel on those robes an aspiring
necromancer. One less scoundrel walking the world tonight."
He drops the dagger and gives Shaka a grin. "Well done lad; you deserve a
drink, on me. Just let us clean up this trash here first."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 28 2005, 02:54 AM
Falco saw the whole fight. He quikly opened the window and
leaped into the room. " Good evening Shaka sir! Oh and good evening to you
to Arynel. What have we here? Ah a necromancer. Why would he try to kill you
though? Hmmm..." Falco continued stating the obvious until the Shaka and
Arynel lost interest in him. Just as Falco hoped. He quikly grabbed the knife of
the necromancer. He hid it in his belt out of sight. " By now the place
was crawling with the bar patrons and a rather large nord suggested Shaka be
taken to healer.
Posted by: syronj Jun 28 2005, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 27 2005, 08:54 PM)
By now the place was crawling with the bar patrons and a rather
large nord suggested Shaka be taken to healer.
Shaka pushed himself to his feet. "No need," he said. "Arynel
has already helped me." He glanced down at the scar in his side, closed
now with new flesh. The adrenaline was wearing off. It was good to have cheated
death again, and in this company.
He glanced out the window, and thought he saw for a moment the shades of a
woman and a man holding hands and gazing back at him before they faded. The sun
was rising.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 28 2005, 04:43 AM
Several hours later...
It was early morning and nobody had slept a wink.The events of the night were
the talk of the town. Everyone seemed to want to speak to Shaka and Falco,
regarding the attack as tthey were the only ones to see the whole thing. Falco
took it upon himself to tell his "version" of the events to all of
the young nordic maidens of Dagon Fel whilst they crowded around him in the
tavern, "...so there I was. I had been walking through town when suddenly
I had a bad feeling in my stomach. I knew Shaka was in trouble. You there dear,
fetch me some more brandy. Anyways as I was saying I leaped onto the buildingf
from 30 no wait 40 yards away. Would you be so kind as to bring me the soup I
smell. Thank you. I saw the necromancer easily clobbering my good friend Shaka
here. So I leaped in saber swinging. He summoned an army of 3 no make that 4
dozen daedra. But they were no match for my blade. As I fought them off he went
to finish off Shaka. So I hit him to the ground with my tail finishing the foul
necromancer and unsummoning his army. Now shall I tell you all again, of course
I will..." The story got more and more outrageous with eah telling until
one eneded with him defeating Every Daedra prince single handedly.
Posted by: Aki Jun 28 2005, 05:09 AM
Reichi stood in the corner of the tavern. Grinning as Falco told
and re-told the tale with his own embellishments. He found most of them rather
amusing, and wondered how many of the maidens actiually believed the story.
Posted by: syronj Jun 28 2005, 05:26 AM
Shaka had been courteous to Gram and accepted his offer of a
morning brew. As they stood in the inn's pub, a boy stopped and said to Shaka:
"Sir, you must be honored to be the squire to such an adventurer as
Falco."
Shaka choked on the ale. Putting the tankard down, he gazed thoughtfully at the
guide and his crowd. He could always use a new leather sheath for the Spear
..... He shook his head as he decided against it.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 28 2005, 05:29 AM
Falco approached Gram. "Gram, my good man! These ladies are
under the impression I once saved you from a tribe of viscous goblins so just
play along okay?"
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 05:34 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 27 2005, 11:29 PM)
Falco approached Gram. "Gram, my good man! These ladies are
under the impression I once saved you from a tribe of viscous goblins so just
play along okay?"
Nords are, as any can atest, masters of retelling heroic exploits in a manner
befitting a saga; Gram himself was an expert at the art of bringing out the
inherent heroism in a recounted tale, and had defended his title as epic tall
tale teller with fist and alemug more than once.
However, Falco's story of how he single-handedly beat up Malacath, Sheogorath,
and Sanguine while riding on Peryite and using Azura's already-defeated self as
a lance had made even him hurt himself from falling out of his chair.
"Lad you've got a good tongue for telling the sagas but I think you're
going a bit overboard now," he says, shaking his head. "Let's just
leave it at your heroic wrestling match with Meridia in the very bowels of
Quagmire and leave me a listener of your tales instead of a figure in them,
okay?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 28 2005, 05:53 AM
Falco replied, " alright then good sir I won't tell the
story of how I defeted The god Vivec in an arm wreling match. Now I don't
believe the group ever mentioned where exactly we were going anyway. So if you
would kindly tell me the location of our destination I would be more than happy
to guide you there in a fair and economical manner."
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 05:58 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 27 2005, 11:53 PM)
Falco replied, " alright then good sir I won't tell the story
of how I defeted The god Vivec in an arm wreling match. Now I don't believe the
group ever mentioned where exactly we were going anyway. So if you would kindly
tell me the location of our destination I would be more than happy to guide you
there in a fair and economical manner."
Several Nords were recounting Falco's recounting of Shaka's battle, over mugs
of ale.
"I wouldn't mind testing that arm of yours," Gram grins. "And
we're heading to Vas to find a Dunmer woman named Kethaih. You've probably
heard of her if you've been around this area; lot of the other folk here
have."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 28 2005, 06:03 AM
Falco pondered the name for a few seconds. " Ah yes
Kethaih. I remeber her from a while ago. She came in here to purchase a room
for the night. I tried to buy her a drink and she nearly gouged my eye out with
that dagger of hers. Quite a rude woman really. I take It she did something
wrong then? Well I guess We'll figure it out when we get there."
Posted by: syronj Jun 28 2005, 06:04 AM
Shaka interjected: "Gram, in all the excitement I've lost track of Slyvos.
Haven't seen him since the talk around the fire last night. Does anyone know
where he is?"
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 06:10 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 28 2005, 12:03 AM)
Falco pondered the name for a few seconds. " Ah yes
Kethaih. I remeber her from a while ago. She came in here to purchase a room
for the night. I tried to buy her a drink and she nearly gouged my eye out with
that dagger of hers. Quite a rude woman really. I take It she did something
wrong then? Well I guess We'll figure it out when we get there."
Gram's eyebrows briefly disappear behind his red bangs. "Did she now? She
must not have liked that drink!" He chuckles.
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 28 2005, 12:04 AM)
Shaka interjected: "Gram, in all the excitement I've
lost track of Slyvos. Haven't seen him since the talk around the fire
last night. Does anyone know where he is?"
Gram gets a thoughtful look. "He's capable of taking care of
himself," he says. "But it wouldn't hurt to look for him, now that
you mention it. I shall handle it, friend."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 28 2005, 06:13 AM
Falco removed a few maps from his haversack. He placed them on a
table, "Now if you'll excuse me gentlemen, I have an expedition to
plan."
Posted by: Arynel Jun 28 2005, 06:19 AM
In the corner of the End of the World sat a Breton who had
observed the proceedings silently, with a wave of the Breton’s arms a lute
appeared, and a song came to go with.
Marriage bound the deed so grand
Heir to her lover’s estate
Is claimed by one who comes to haunt
It is not rightfully her's to take
In one months time so goes the bind
There will come a flood
To wash away all city sounds
So we go an heir to seek
To cordially greet and talk
Devise a plan a brokered deal
To undo undue omens come
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 06:37 AM
Gram leaves Falco to his planning; this would be a good way to
see how good the talkative Argonian really was, and they had time still to get
to Vas should this plan of Falco's turn out sour.
It was strange; he had vowed never to set foot in the land of ashen-skinned
devils and giant bugs, yet here he was, actually looking forward to seeing some
of the strange sights he had heard tales about. Well, he never figured his
daughter would become a noblewoman in these lands either, but it happened and
if one ignored the heat of Morrowind and learned not to mind bugs and accepted
that most everyone had gravely voices and similar dispositions then the land of
the Dark Elves was a pretty interesting place to explore.
Gram wonders if they'll see any of those mushrooms that grow as big as towers.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 28 2005, 06:49 AM
After about an hour Falco approached Gram. " Gram my good
man! I know of a way to reach Vas. It is on an Island you see. West of here.
Thus a boat is rewquired to reach said destination. It just so happens I know a
few people who have a boat West of here. I'm sure we could use my aquaintences'
boat. It is big enough to hold all of us." Now I have planned the overland
route also. It should take no more than two days of walking to get there. And
since you are the strongest among the group I'm sure you could carry supplies.
According to my calculations If worst comes to worst it will only take a week
to get there conduct our buisness there. Now you will need to purchase said
supplies. Well what are you waiting for? Hop to it!"
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 06:55 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 28 2005, 12:49 AM)
After about an hour Falco approached Gram. " Gram my good
man! I know of a way to reach Vas. It is on an Island you see. West of here.
Thus a boat is rewquired to reach said destination. It just so happens I know a
few people who have a boat West of here. I'm sure we could use my aquaintences'
boat. It is big enough to hold all of us." Now I have planned the overland
route also. It should take no more than two days of walking to get there. And
since you are the strongest among the group I'm sure you could carry supplies.
According to my calculations If worst comes to worst it will only take a week
to get there conduct our buisness there. Now you will need to purchase said
supplies. Well what are you waiting for? Hop to it!"
Gram looks at Falco with a mild expression that makes a couple of the other
Nords shift their seats away from the two slightly.
"A boat sounds like a good idea," he says, standing up. "Though
if my memory serves we discussed hiring you as a guide and not as an overseer.
'Hop to it'? You grow too excited, friend; perhaps you should calm down, relax
a bit.."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 28 2005, 07:02 AM
Falco smiled " Well I'm sorry for my attitude good fello.
Its just that I'm eager to adventure again. Been awhile you know? But the point
is we will need about a week worth of food. I'd suggest dried or salted guar
meat and a barrel or two of fresh water."
Posted by: Loranna Jun 28 2005, 07:07 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 28 2005, 01:02 AM)
Falco smiled " Well I'm sorry for my attitude good
fello. Its just that I'm eager to adventure again. Been awhile you know? But
the point is we will need about a week worth of food. I'd suggest dried or
salted guar meat and a barrel or two of fresh water."
Gram claps Falco's shoulder in the friendly style Nods do so well -
warm-hearted and bone-rattling all in one.
"Good to hear you thirst for adventure!" he rumbles. "Let's go
see what we can find for provisions then - and while we're at it I'll look for
our Khajiit friend."
He liked this Argonian; it would be a shame to have to punch his lights out. So
few Argonians knew the difference between a friendly punch meant just to tell
you you're being a fool and an actual punch reserved for someone who you can't
stand.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 28 2005, 06:23 PM
OOC|Name: Isidor
Race: Nord
Sex: Male
Hair: Long Blonde
Tattoos: A red mark on his arm, marking disgrace.
Age: 30
Backstory: A mysterious Nord who lives in a shack on the island of Dagon Fel,
just north of the town.
Weapons: Huntsman Axe, Wolf Armor|OOC
Isidor stood atop a lonely hill, looking down on the small town of Dagon Fel.
The tavern was busy tonight, unusually busy. The feelings of isolation that
Isidor felt doubled as he saw patrons enter the bar with their friends. It had
been years since Isidior had sat in a bar, and he missed it. Cursing under his
breath, he returned to his shack, where his wolf, Loki, lay, asleep.
Posted by: syronj Jun 28 2005, 08:38 PM
In the morning, Shaka had decided to tag along for the supply
run. His breath showed in the crisp air of the fishing village. Pulling on his
travel cloak, Shaka noticed a tall Nord next to his hut, perched precariously
on a slope above the town.
The Nord didn't seem willing to approach the adventurers the way others had
this morning. And was that a wolf next to him? Shaka finally turned away from
the mystery and followed Gram, Falco, and others.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 28 2005, 02:38 PM)
In the morning, Shaka had decided to tag along for the supply
run. His breath showed in the crisp air of the fishing village.
Pulling on his travel cloak, Shaka noticed a tall Nord next to his hut, perched
precariously on a slope above the town.
The Nord didn't seem willing to approach the adventurers the way others had
this morning. And was that a wolf next to him? Shaka finally turned
away from the mystery and followed Gram, Falco, and others.
Isidor had come out early the next morning, to watch the day's events. A nord,
some bretons and other figures, Isidor could not make out. He wanted to go, to
speak to them, but he was frightened. He returned to his shack. It was Loki's
feeding time.
Maybe another time.....
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 01:40 AM
The town went about its usual events. The fishermen went out
with their nets. Their wives took care of the household. The storeowners sold
their goods. The drunks had their drinks. But the adventurers were very busy.
They scurried about the town getting supplies for the next leg of theri
journey. Falco had s tolen the innkeep's purse of gole. He was now using it to
buy himself plenty of drinks. The usual.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 01:54 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 28 2005, 07:40 PM)
The town went about its usual events. The fishermen went out
with their nets. Their wives took care of the household. The storeowners sold
their goods. The drunks had their drinks. But the adventurers were very busy.
They scurried about the town getting supplies for the next leg of theri journey.
Falco had s tolen the innkeep's purse of gole. He was now using it to buy
himself plenty of drinks. The usual.
Isidor gathered his supplies. His dried meats, his loaves of bread and his
weapons and armor. He looked and Loki and said "We travel together,
friend." The wolf nodded and rose to his feet. Together they left the
shack. As they walked out, Isidor cast a firebite spell on his shack, his
prison. As he walked out, he saw an Argonian entering the bar. He quickened his
pace and yelled "You, lizard, wait." These were the first words he
had spoken to another human since his exile, ten long years ago.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 01:58 AM
Falco urned to see Isidor. " Good sir I am an argonian not
a Lizard. You wouldn't like me to call you an ape. So in the future reference
to argonians by their proper titles would be much obliged. Now what is it you
want, as I am on an important ques?
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 28 2005, 07:58 PM)
Falco urned to see Isidor. " Good sir I am an argonian not
a Lizard. You wouldn't like me to call you an ape. So in the future reference
to argonians by their proper titles would be much obliged. Now what is it you
want, as I am on an important ques?
Isidor was intrigued by what the Argonian said "What quest do you go on,
"Argonian"?.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 02:08 AM
Falco wwas quite surprised by the nord. He honestly didn't seem
to know what an argonian was. " Sir, I am Falco Redflash. I am wrking as a
guide for a group of adventurers who wish to find a certain assassin. May I be
so bold as to inquire the identity of the nord to who I am speaking?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 28 2005, 08:08 PM)
Falco wwas quite surprised by the nord. He honestly didn't seem
to know what an argonian was. " Sir, I am Falco Redflash. I am wrking as a
guide for a group of adventurers who wish to find a certain assassin. May I be
so bold as to inquire the identity of the nord to who I am speaking?"
"My name is Isidor. My history is not important. I travel light, with only
my wolf as company, I would not be a hinderence."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 02:23 AM
Falco replied, " I don't doubt that friend. But You see I
am not in charge of said expedition. And thus me acquiring a new member would
be unprofessional. However I am sure that I could refer you to an older member
of the group. Perhaps then your desire for an occupation would be
fulfilled." Falco saw Shaka carrying a large sack of dried meats. "
Shaka good man! It would seem another wishes to join our little group."
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 28 2005, 08:19 PM)
My name is Isidor. My history is not important. I travel
light, with only my wolf as company, I would not be a hinderence.
Shaka watched members of the party bargain with the merchants for supplies.
Seeing townspeople point north and mutter among themselves, the battlemage
glanced back and saw the shack burning on the hillside like a beacon.
He was just in time to see the roof collapse, the sound muffled by distance.
Shaka asked a nearby trader whose shack had that been. The local only shook his
head and said, "Good riddance to that one. Kept to himself for years, he
did. Some Nord," the Imperial added.
Shaka started back for the inn.
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 02:35 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 28 2005, 08:23 PM)
Falco saw Shaka carrying a large sack of dried meats. "
Shaka good man! It would seem another wishes to join our little group."
Shaka drew near and recognized the Nord from before. He could see the man was armored
under his robe; was that the color of Solstheim Wolf armor on his arms? Shaka
had briefly visited Solstheim but was less familiar with the Nordic armor of
that land than that of Vvardenfell.
Another adventurer, he thought with some disbelief. Are we searching for the
heir or raising an army? Nonetheless, he owed it to volunteers not to dismiss
them out of hand.
Shaka shook the Nord's hand and, glancing a little warily at the large wolf,
said: "I would like to consult with Gram before making a decision. As the
Lady's father and one of the elders of this group, I owe him that much.
Can you tell me something of yourself, sir?" he asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 28 2005, 08:35 PM)
Shaka drew near and recognized the Nord from before. He
could see the man was armored under his robe; was that the color of
Solstheim Wolf armor on his arms? Shaka had briefly visited Solstheim but
was less familiar with the Nordic armor of that land than that of Vvardenfell.
Another adventurer, he thought with some disbelief. Are we searching for
the heir or raising an army? Nonetheless, he owed it to volunteers not to
dismiss them out of hand.
Shaka shook the Nord's hand and, glancing a little warily at the large wolf,
said: "I would like to consult with Gram before making a decision.
As the Lady's father and one of the elders of this group, I owe him that much.
Can you tell me something of yourself, sir?" he asked.
"I am an exile of Skyrim, that is all you need to know." Isidor
followed the nord's gaze, where it rested on Loki "You need not be afraid
of him, he's as harmless as a newborn Guar." He let out a deep laugh, his
first since had struck down that man, so many years ago.
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 28 2005, 08:42 PM)
"I am an exile of Skyrim, that is all you need to
know." Isidor followed the Argonian's gaze, where it rested on Loki.
"You need not be afraid of him, he's as harmless as a newborn Guar."
He let out a deep laugh, his first since had struck down that man, so many
years ago.
Shaka smiled. "That's good to hear. At least he's not a werewolf, since
it's daylight. You must think we're a party of Argonians only, judging by Falco
here and me, but you'll find we're a mixed bunch of Nords, Bretons, and Dunmer
as well." Also Khajiit, he mentally added.
The battlemage put down the sack for a moment. "I can see you've burned
your bridges behind you. Let us get back to you today with our decision."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 28 2005, 08:50 PM)
Shaka smiled. "That's good to hear. At least
he's not a werewolf, since it's noontime. You must think we're a party of
Argonians only, judging by Falco here and me, but you'll find we're a mixed bunch
of Nords, Bretons, and Dunmer as well."
The battlemage put down the sack for a moment. "I can see you've
burned your bridges behind you. Let us get back to you today with our
decision."
"Very well. I will be in the bar, enjoying my first drink in quite a
while." Isidor bowed and walked towards the bar.
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 28 2005, 06:57 PM)
"Very well. I will be in the bar, enjoying my first drink
in quite a while." Isidor bowed and walked towards the bar.
If he so happened to glance towards the back of the bar, Isidor would see a
cloaked Breton, seated and staring at him as he entered.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 04:04 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 28 2005, 09:55 PM)
If he so happened to glance towards the back of the bar, Isidor
would see a cloaked Breton, seated and staring at him as he entered.
As Isidor entered the bar, he noticed a Breton sitting in the corner, tuning a
lute. "Hail Breton, what news do you bring from High Rock."
OOC: I'm being ignorant, deliberately.
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 28 2005, 08:04 PM)
As Isidor entered the bar, he noticed a Breton sitting in the
corner, tuning a lute. "Hail Breton, what news do you bring from High
Rock."
OOC: I'm being ignorant, deliberately.
“News from High Rock?” The Breton pondered aloud, “It is as it always has been;
a cauldron of warring factions joined by name and the fist of an Emperor,
perhaps some of its present citizenry would remember well the Emperors of old.
Tell me, how does the path greet you?”
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 28 2005, 10:10 PM)
“News from High Rock?” The Breton pondered aloud, “It is
as it always has been; a cauldron of warring factions joined by name and the
fist of an Emperor, perhaps some of its present citizenry would remember well
the Emperors of old. Tell me, how does the path greet you?”
"The path?"
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 04:48 AM
Several Nords, seeing the newcomer and his mark on his arm, gave
him a wide berth, muttering under their breaths.
Gram comes into the tavern, having spent a good amount of time getting supplies
ready and looking for Slyvos, with no success.
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 28 2005, 08:46 PM)
The path?
"It is a saying," the Breton answered, "It renders as 'how are
you?' or something like it, though it may perhaps have other meanings."
The figure paused, and then spoke again.
"I am called Arynel, what are you called?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 04:53 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 28 2005, 10:51 PM)
It is a saying," the Breton answered, "It
renders as 'how are you?' or something like it, though it may perhaps have
other meanings.
The figure paused, and then spoke again.
"I am called Arynel, what are you called?"
"My name? It is a name that was given to me, after my exile. It is Isidor.
My original name is...."
At that point, Isidor was cut off as a large Nord with red hair entered the
bar.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 28 2005, 10:48 PM)
Several Nords, seeing the newcomer and his mark on his arm, gave
him a wide berth, muttering under their breaths.
Gram comes into the tavern, having spent a good amount of time getting supplies
ready and looking for Slyvos, with no success.
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 04:56 AM
Shaka was in his room upstairs, having helped to divide the
supplies among the various adventurers' packs. He locked the door and walked
down to the pub section, his talons clicking on the hardwood.
Seeing Arynel was speaking with Isidor, Shaka thought: Still waters run deep
with that mage. I will value his and Gram's judgement on this new Nord. He
frowned at the sidelong glances the other patrons were giving Isidor. At least
no one had challenged the Nord outright.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 05:00 AM
Falco had slipped already in and out of the storeroom. He
carried two brandies in his hands, and smiled his usual flamboyant smile. He
tossed one brandy to Isidor. " Friend Isidor. Take this one. You're gonna
need it after you find out the hell-hool of a region our course has us
traveling through. Oh and good luck, I'd like to see another new member join
our little group. That way there will be someone who has as little a clue as
myself." The innkeep checked his stores and then his gold purse. He was
quite bewildered as to how he could have the same amount of gold in his purse
as he did when the day began, yet he was still missing almost a dozen brandies.
Those particular brandies Falco had "acquired" for the journey.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 05:03 AM
Gram's gaze turns to Arynel, and the new Nord speaking with him.
The red mark on Isador's arm explains the muttering of the other patrons, and
makes Gram raise his eyebrows.
Hearing Falco, he turns and says " ... New member join our group?" He
glances at Arynel, his expresison conveying the question 'this news to you or
not?'
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 28 2005, 11:00 PM)
Falco had slipped already in and out of the storeroom. He
carried two brandies in his hands, and smiled his usual flamboyant smile. He
tossed one brandy to Isidor. " Friend Isidor. Take this one. You're gonna
need it after you find out the hell-hool of a region our course has us
traveling through. Oh and good luck, I'd like to see another new member join
our little group. That way there will be someone who has as little a clue as
myself." The innkeep checked his stores and then his gold purse. He was quite
bewildered as to how he could have the same amount of gold in his purse as he
did when the day began, yet he was still missing almost a dozen brandies. Those
particular brandies Falco had "acquired" for the journey.
Isidor emptied the brandy into his mead and mixed them together "A Nord
Starter. My favorite drink." He took a swig and looked around the bar.
Patrons looked at him, uneasy looks on all their faces (
) "Calm down." He grins "I haven't killed in ten
years."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 05:06 AM
Falco Turned to Gram, " Why indeed good man. Isidor here
wishes to join our little group. So Shaka and myself brought hiom to the rest
of you for judgement."
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 28 2005, 11:03 PM)
Hearing Falco, he turns and says " ... New member join our
group?" He glances at Arynel, his expresison conveying the question
'this news to you or not?'
Shaka was silent as the drama unfolded before him. He had trusted Isidor so far
this day, but there was something going on here that only Nords were picking up
on.
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 28 2005, 09:03 PM)
Gram's gaze turns to Arynel, and the new Nord speaking with
him. The red mark on Isador's arm explains the muttering of the other
patrons, and makes Gram raise his eyebrows.
Hearing Falco, he turns and says " ... New member join our
group?" He glances at Arynel, his expresison conveying the question
'this news to you or not?'
Arynel returns Gram's gaze with a look of calm.
"I let things go as they will," the Breton said, "let the wheels
spin and the path unfold, pay no more heed than necessary to simple
things."
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 05:09 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 28 2005, 11:07 PM)
Arynel returns Gram's gaze with a look of calm.
"I let things go as they will," the Breton said, "let the wheels
spin and the path unfold, pay no more heed than necessary to simple
things."
Shaka at last stepped forward to take his share of any blame. "Gram, I
thought I'd let you decide. The tattoo is setting people off, though. What's
the significance of it?"
Posted by: Aki Jun 29 2005, 05:12 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 28 2005, 11:06 PM)
Isidor emptied the brandy into his mead and mixed them together
"A Nord Starter. My favorite drink." He took a swig and looked around
the bar. Patrons looked at him, uneasy looks on all their faces () "Calm down." He grins "I haven't killed in ten
years."
"I haven't in..a little while," Reichi said, relaxing in the seat he
had been, quietly observing and drinking. "Maybe ten days or a few weeks.
Can't be much more. I think. Wasn't much keeping track of time." The
Dunmer shrugged.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 28 2005, 11:09 PM)
Shaka at last stepped forward to take his share of any
blame. "Gram, I thought I'd let you decide. The tattoo is
setting people off, though. What's the significance of it?"
"Killed a man," one Nord pipes up, shooting Shaka a look. "A man
he ought not to have killed; that mark means he's no longer welcome in
Skyrim."
"And he says it was ten years ago," Gram points out. "Ten years
without killing - I hope he isn't including unlawful kills in that though or
else we might have a problem taking him on a trip of high adventure!" He
laughs, and a couple of the patrons laugh too, gram's humor being infectuous -
or the ale being strong.
"Well now, we've become quite popular in these parts it seems; people
flock to us in search of excitement," he continues, looking Isador over.
"What have you been doing with yourself these past ten years? And what are
you good at doing if I may ask?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 05:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 28 2005, 11:13 PM)
Killed a man," one Nord pipes up, shooting Shaka a
look. "A man he ought not to have killed; that mark means he's no
longer welcome in Skyrim.
"And he says it was ten years ago," Gram points out. "Ten
years without killing - I hope he isn't including unlawful kills in that though
or else we might have a problem taking him on a trip of high
adventure!" He laughs, and a couple of the patrons laugh too, gram's
humor being infectuous - or the ale being strong.
"Well now, we've become quite popular in these parts it seems; people
flock to us in search of excitement," he continues, looking Isador
over. "What have you been doing with yourself these past ten
years? And what are you good at doing if I may ask?"
"What kind of a men are you? Scared of a mark? I killed one man, justly. That
is all I will say about it. I lived in a shack, just north of this town. I
hunted at night, with my wolf, Loki. I have refined my Axe skills and can track
a beast from ten miles away."
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 05:17 AM
Arynel rose from his seat and indicated towards Shaka with a
wave of his hand. The Breton walked to a corner away from the others and sat
down. He waited.
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 05:22 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 28 2005, 11:17 PM)
Arynel rose from his seat and indicated towards Shaka with a
wave of his hand. The Breton walked to a corner away from the others and
sat down. He waited.
Shaka unobtrusively walked over to Arynel. "What do you think so far, my
friend?" Shaka said. "Somehow he doesn't seem to be an idle braggart.
Perhaps he is another who has been set in our path for a purpose .... if such
plans exist."
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 05:24 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 28 2005, 09:22 PM)
Shaka unobtrusively walked over to Arynel. "What do
you think so far, my friend?" Shaka said. "Somehow he doesn't
seem to be an idle braggart. Perhaps he is another who has been set in
our path for a purpose .... if such plans exist."
Arynel nodded slowly but did not answer.
“I gather, perhaps falsely,” the Breton began, “that you are a bit unnerved at
the prospect of new companions, what do you say?”
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 28 2005, 11:22 PM)
Shaka unobtrusively walked over to Arynel. "What do
you think so far, my friend?" Shaka said. "Somehow he doesn't
seem to be an idle braggart. Perhaps he is another who has been set in
our path for a purpose .... if such plans exist."
"Stop your muttering, and adress me as a man would."
OOC: 
Good night, all.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 28 2005, 11:16 PM)
What kind of a men are you? Scared of a mark? I killed one
man, justly. That is all I will say about it. I lived in a shack, just north of
this town. I hunted at night, with my wolf, Loki. I have refined my Axe skills
and can track a beast from ten miles away.
The Nord who spoke to Shaka mutters "So you say ..."
"So he does say, and so none of us can prove one way or another,"
Gram notes. "It wouldn't be the first time a man was marked undeservedly,
or a scoundrel lied to make himself sound good."
He turns to Arynel and Shaka and sives an elaborate shrug. "Why not? Even
if it means we'll be taking a small parade with us to Vas."
He looks to Isador and holds out his hand. "Gram Pyrel, called Gram the
Wild and hero who fought the blue-eyed devils in southern Cyrodiil. If you're
willing to show yourself a man and not a criminal, I'll travel with you
lad."
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 28 2005, 11:24 PM)
Arynel nodded slowly but did not answer.
“I gather, perhaps falsely,” the Breton began, “that you are a bit unnerved at
the prospect of new companions, what do you say?”
Shaka had to grin ruefully at that. "Well, I'm trying to be a little more
flexible. It just seemed to me lately that, being pushed for time, we should
focus on finding Kethiah, not on recruiting."
He studied the mage thoughtfully for a moment. "I take it events are
flowing as they should, however. Thank you again for the healing spell
yesterday."
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 05:34 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 28 2005, 09:30 PM)
Shaka had to grin ruefully at that. "Well, I'm trying
to be a little more flexible. It just seemed to me lately that, being
pushed for time, we should focus on finding Kethiah, not on recruiting."
He studied the mage thoughtfully for a moment. "I take it events are
flowing as they should, however. Thank you again for the healing spell
yesterday."
“Of course, I help when I can,” Arynel said, “though I would not claim to be an
expert healer.”
“You remember, of course, that these two came to us, no recruiting was
involved,” the Breton said, “As for events, they flow as they do, and I like to
leave them flowing, better to steer the river in the right direction than to
dam it up completely, and often better yet to leave it flowing, unless you know
a better way of moving.”
He paused, "Besides, there is a reason I allow new adventurers to join us
if they wish, for one, they can be quite amusing, and also-"
Arynel leaned to the side of the Argonian's head and whispered, "..."
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 05:41 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 28 2005, 11:34 PM)
He paused, "Besides, there is a reason I allow new
adventurers to join us if they wish, for one, they can be quite amusing, and
also-"
Arynel leaned to the side of the Argonian's head and whispered, "..."
Shaka's eyes widened fractionally, and he sat back with a nod.
Standing, Shaka spoke to the company. "If Gram approves, that's good
enough for us all. This company of adventurers is about second chances, I
think."
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 05:43 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 28 2005, 09:41 PM)
Shaka's eyes widened fractionally, and he sat back with a nod.
Standing, Shaka spoke to the company. "If Gram approves, that's good
enough for us all. This company of adventurers is about second chances, I
think."
Arynel merely nodded.
"Let us return to the others, then," the Breton said.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 28 2005, 07:34 PM)
He paused, "Besides, there is a reason I allow new
adventurers to join us if they wish, for one, they can be quite amusing, and
also-"
Falco piped up, "...and also because of my great skill. I could porbably
protect the party myself. " Falco struck a heroic pose for some of the
tavern girls. " Now on to buisness. With the supplies prepared we should
leave tomorrow early morning. So everyone make sure and get plenty of rest
tonight. We've got a big day ahead of us."
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 28 2005, 11:48 PM)
Falco piped up, "...and also because of my great skill. I
could porbably protect the party myself. " Falco struck a heroic pose for
some of the tavern girls. " Now on to buisness. With the supplies prepared
we should leave tomorrow early morning. So everyone make sure and get plenty of
rest tonight. We've got a big day ahead of us."
Hiding a grin, Shaka saluted Falco with his palm at the right side of his head.
"With such a guide, we cannot fail."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 06:03 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 28 2005, 07:54 PM)
Hiding a grin, Shaka saluted Falco with his palm at the right
side of his head. "With such a guide, we cannot fail."
"Falco simply smiled, and said, "Indeed! Now ladies let me tell you
about the time I faced an entire tribe of orcs with my hands tied up..."
He walks away bragging about his "exploits" To the tavern girls.
Posted by: S'reddit Jun 29 2005, 09:15 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 28 2005, 09:03 PM)
"Falco simply smiled, and said, "Indeed! Now ladies
let me tell you about the time I faced an entire tribe of orcs with my hands
tied up..." He walks away bragging about his "exploits" To the
tavern girls.
Dagon Fel
There was a chill in the night air as the figure in the dark cloak stepped off
the boat onto the dock. She shivered, and clutched at her arm. The wound she
had suffered would not heal by magicka, only time. That was the nature of the
spell.
All the woman wanted to do was to go back to her home in Vas, and tend to her
garden. Dagon Fel was on the way, though, and she had business.
At the End Of The World tavern, she was to meet her contact, the girl who had
paid her for the job. A much tougher job that one would have expected from the
simple tavern girl, but, of course, she was not. She was a necromancer and a
Telvanni mage, as was the target.
The cloaked figure saw her the moment she stepped into the tavern, and then the
figure saw Shaka.
At least this time, he hadn’t surprised her.
The tavern girl had been laughing at something that the other Argonian, another
person she recognized, Falco, was saying. The girl, the Telvanni posing as a
tavern girl, Merlys, looked in her direction, and the cloaked figure raised her
hood and put her finger to her lips. Silence.
Kethiah slid up behind Shaka, and he could feel something sharp at his back.
‘Are you following me, Argonian?’ she hissed, without a hint of friendliness.
The tavernkeeper quietly stepped into the backroom. Some things he was better
off not seeing.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 12:00 PM
Ald Raathim
Loranna walked through the streets of Ald Raathim, getting to know her people
better and enjoying the warm, lovely summer day. The town was busy, with new
building being built and old temporary buildings being refurbished, farmers
hawking their crops, children running through the streets and laughing and a
light breeze making the usual Morrowind heat more tolerable. The people of
Daruhn smiled to see their Lady taking an interest in their wares and took the
chance to bring matters to her attention.
Requests to lower taxes just a smidgen, reports of a thief who had managed to
elude the guards for the past couple of weeks, sage advice from old farm hands
on the matter of divvying up the land again ...
Loranna smiled and dealt with the issues as best she could, trying to be gentle
but firm about things she'd already decided on. As she talked to people though,
something nagged at her, a feeling of having forgotten something.
At one point, while watching some kids playing, Loranna asked an Altmer boy
" ... What was today again?" The youths giggled at seeing a grown up
look confused.
"It's Freddas, Lorna," the little Altmer boy said and Loranna nodded.
"Ah, right; Freddas ..."
Freddas. 15th of Sun's Height.
There was a rushing sound, coming from the beach; Loranna stopped dead in her
tracks.
Freddas, 15th of Sun's Height. One month after Early Harvest Festival.
People were heading to the beach, drawn to the sound; Loranna tried to shout to
them to go away, to run, but her voice couldn't rise over the din.
One month after Raithmat made his promise ...
The waters of the bay crashed onto the shore and swept away the people who had
gathered there; they didn't even get a chance to scream. Those in Ald Raathim
did have a chance, however, and their cries of terror rung in Loranna's ears,
their pleas for her to save them, to stop the encroaching waves. And Loranna
cried, for what could she do? She felt rooted to the ground ...
Someone grabbed at her arm and pulled, and she heard her dress tearing, someone
yelling "Harlot! You brought this upon us!" And then the waters were
crashing through the streets and people were screaming and Loranna didn't know
where she was anymore or what she was doing, but she was crying, or screaming,
or casting ... something. But it wasn't working.
She thought she heard the voice of Raithmat again, singing softly You
cannot take that which was not given, and then she felt the waves sweeping
her away and she cried out in terror and shame ... and then something blotted
out the sun, and somehow she was able to look up despite being tossed about by
the waves, and she saw the giantess once more, gloriously terrible and looking
down upon her.
And the gaintess whispered 'And it is only right to take
back what was given' and then there was a
crash, and Loranna tried to cry out but she was crushed underfoot once again,
and caught in that fearful intstant once again ...
... and, as before, an instant became an eternity, only this time it was an
eternity tinged with the knowledge of having failed to help her people as well
as every other sensation she knew would come
===
Loranna fell out of bed, groaning; for long moments she lay gasping, trying to
reinflate herself as she always did when she woke from one of her giantess
nightmares. After a while, she felt capable of getting to her feet, and she got
off the floor, rubbing her temples.
" ... Was that one all my making or was there something more to it?"
she asked aloud, the memory of the dream vivid in her mind. A lot of it had
been drawn almost wholesale from the past day or two; the early parts of the
dream were almost exactly like yesterday's trip to town. It could have just
been her own fears and anxieties taking shape in the back of her mind ...
... or maybe Raithmat had other ways to torment her ...
Loranna rubbed the scars on her chest, grimacing; they ached with the dull cold
that had plagued her since Raithmat carved the letters into her flesh. She
wondered how her friends were doing, whether they had found Kethiah by now or
not. Loranna hoped Kethiah didn't mind such a large group popping in on her
like that.
Well, she could check up on her father at least; she'd do so as soon as she
stopped her heart from beating so hard it threatened to break out of her
ribcage.
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 05:51 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Jun 29 2005, 03:15 AM)
Kethiah slid up behind Shaka, and he could feel something sharp
at his back.
‘Are you following me, Argonian?’ she hissed, without a hint of friendliness.
The tavernkeeper quietly stepped into the backroom. Some things he was
better off not seeing.
Shaka froze for a moment in surprise. Careful not to move, he said softly:
"Keth ... It's not what you think. No one's hunting you; we need your
help." Few people in the tavern had noticed them, smiling as they were at
Falco's antics.
He found himself praying that she would believe him. When she had been his
minder for Helseth, Kethiah had been all business, never letting slip what her
own background had been. For some reason, Shaka noticed a barmaid watching them
.... but was that a lack of surprise on her face?
Posted by: S'reddit Jun 29 2005, 06:32 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 29 2005, 08:51 AM)
Shaka froze for a moment in surprise. Careful not to move,
he said softly: "Keth ... It's not what you think. No one's hunting
you; we need your help." Few people in the tavern had noticed
them, smiling as they were at Falco's antics.
He found himself praying that she would believe him. When she had been
his minder for Helseth, Kethiah had been all business, never letting slip what
her own background had been. For some reason, Shaka noticed a barmaid
watching them .... but was that a lack of surprise on her face?
Shaka felt the blade move away from his back. Kethiah slipped it back into the
folds of her cloak, but he knew she could draw it faster than the fastest
spell.
‘You nearly fouled up my assignment in Ald Raathim,’ she said, stepping next to
him, and giving a polite nod to Falco who was continuing his tale, unaware.
‘Why should I help you, old friend?’
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 06:32 PM
Isidor sat at the bar, satisfied. He may have killed a man, but
that did not make him a monster, a beast. The Argonian, Fal-something, was
making a fool of himself, which pleased Isidor just fine. If it made the
inquisitive stares stop, a werewolf could tap dance on the bar. After all this
time, Isidor had forgotten Loki, who he had left tied up outside the bar. He
tossed down some gold, (which he had been hoarding for many years) and walked
out of the bar. It was a crisp night, with a full moon. He breathed in deep,
letting the air fill his lungs. As he gave Loki some guar meat, he thought he
felt a cloak brush him, but when he drew his axe, there was nothing to hit.
Unsettled, he walked back into the bar, his axe still in his hand.
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 06:52 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Jun 29 2005, 12:32 PM)
Shaka felt the blade move away from his back. Kethiah
slipped it back into the folds of her cloak, but he knew she could draw it
faster than the fastest spell.
‘You nearly fouled up my assignment in Ald Raathim,’ she said, stepping next to
him, and giving a polite nod to Falco who was continuing his tale, unaware.
‘Why should I help you, old friend?’
Shaka breathed easier and steered Kethiah into a corner of the pub. "Yes,
I have to admit I was blundering around that day." He studied the lean,
high-cheekboned face of the Dark Brotherhood assassin. Or was she Morag Tong as
well? Did Kethiah herself know anymore, Shaka wondered.
"Kethiah, Ald Raathim needs your help ... or if that doesn't suffice,
Loranna does. I think you respect her, and I've heard you were loyal to her
late husband Jazbet ... ." Shaka explained briefly about the threatened
flooding of Ald Raathim and the need to find Jazbet's son Seres.
"The others can explain it in more detail than I can muster," he
concluded. He paused for the moment. Away from the confusing welter of smells
and sounds in the main part of the pub, he could smell something on Kethiah's
breath. Under the complex mix of any woman's scent -- gender, sweat, perfumed
oils no matter how subtle -- he could smell injury.
"Kethiah, are you hurt? Some of our mages are skilled in healing
....."
Posted by: S'reddit Jun 29 2005, 06:53 PM
After noticing Shaka looking at her, Merlys, the bar maid, gave
Falco a kiss at an appropriate pause in his tale.
'That's priceless,' she giggled. 'I hope you're around tomorrow when I'm not so
tired.'
The innocent smile never leaving her face, she went off to her room, not
looking in the direction of Shaka and Kethiah.
Once out of sight, her expression changed. She did not know how Kethiah knew
these men, but she could not have her identity compromised. Their business
transaction would have to wait until the assassin had dealt with them, however
she deemed best.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 06:57 PM
Isidor was worried. What in Sovengarde had he gotten himself
into? Something was afoot, something evil. He may have been skilled with armor
and axes, but an assassin could kill him before he could swing it. He walked to
the bar, but the barmaid was gone. Something was going on, he knew it.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 06:59 PM
Falco heard Merlys and smiled, " Too bad I won't be here
tomorrow. I'll be on my way to Vas." He whispered under his breath. He
then saw Shaka speaking with a cloaked figure. He approached them and saw
Kethiah's face. She looked familiar to him, but he wasn't precisely sure from
where. " Greeting m'lady I am Falco Redflash the magnificent. How may I be
of service to one with beauty such as yours?"
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 07:03 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 12:59 PM)
Falco heard Merlys and smiled, " Too bad I won't be here
tomorrow. I'll be on my way to Vas." He whispered under his breath. He
then saw Shaka speaking with a cloaked figure. He approached them and saw
Kethiah's face. She looked familiar to him, but he wasn't precisely sure from
where. " Greeting m'lady I am Falco Redflash the magnificent. How may I be
of service to one with beauty such as yours?"
Shaka winced. He thought he might be getting through to Kethiah -- but if she
bolted now, or attacked this court jester, their quest would fail. Perhaps
Kethiah would be more subtle than that, though.
Shaka motioned for Falco to back off.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 07:11 PM
As usual Falco was quite unaware as to what was happening around
him. He saw Shaka motioning him to leave, but didn't know what he meant.
"Errrr? Shaka, are you all right? Are you sick? Perhaps you should lie
down."
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 07:13 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 01:11 PM)
As usual Falco was quite unaware as to what was happening around
him. He saw Shaka motioning him to leave, but didn't know what he meant. "Errrr?
Shaka, are you all right? Are you sick? Perhaps you should lie down."
Shaka said in a stage whisper, "She's with me, brother. You know how it
is. A little privacy, eh?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 07:16 PM
" Oh of course Shaka." Falco went to the other end of
the bar unable to shake the feeling he knew the woman from somewhere.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 07:17 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 29 2005, 12:52 PM)
Shaka breathed easier and steered Kethiah into a corner of the
pub. "Yes, I have to admit I was blundering around that
day." He studied the lean, high-cheekboned face of the Dark
Brotherhood assassin. Or was she Morag Tong as well? Did Kethiah
herself know anymore, Shaka wondered.
"Kethiah, Ald Raathim needs your help ... or if that doesn't suffice,
Loranna does. I think you respect her, and I've heard you were loyal to
her late husband Jazbet ... ." Shaka explained briefly about the
threatened flooding of Ald Raathim and the need to find Jazbet's son Seres.
"The others can explain it in more detail than I can muster," he
concluded. He paused for the moment. Away from the confusing welter
of smells and sounds in the main part of the pub, he could smell something on
Kethiah's breath. Under the complex mix of any woman's scent -- gender,
sweat, perfumed oils no matter how subtle -- he could smell injury.
"Kethiah, are you hurt? Some of our mages are skilled in healing
....."
Kethiah listened to Shaka's tale, her expression remaining constant throughout.
She noted the departure of her employer without giving any sign, and picked up
on the faint signs of tension from a couple of the tavern's patrons.
Shaka always did seem to attract attention to himself and those around him, she
thought to herself. Like that Falco braggart; she remembered the last time they
met, and having to threaten to blind him in order to get any peace.
"Thanks," she says as Shaka gets Falco to leave. "And tt's
nothing for you to worry about. So Loranna sent you? I see ..."
Kethiah's expression tightened ever so slightly, her scarred lip turning into a
frown. " ... Well, everyone involved is dead now so I guess there's no
harm in telling," she said after a moment. "Though I'm afraid you'll
not like what you hear."
She glanced around the tavern, waiting until she is sure no one else is
listening, and then spoke in a low voice.
"All right; eighteen years ago Raithmat sends his daughter Seresina away
to an Ashlander village, there to have her son Seres. Seres is born, Seresina
pleads with her father to come back home. He lets her come back but insists the
boy stay; won't have that child in his sight. She comes back and later the
Ashlander village gets attacked by werewolves."
"The official story is, the werewolves were stowaways, coming down from
Solstheim looking for new places to wreck havoc. The truth though, is Raithmat
hired the Tong to kill his grandson. The werewolf attack was carefully
orchestrated to look like a random attack by bloodthirsty monsters rather than
an assasination."
"And somehow ... Seresina found out." She pauses for a brief moment.
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 08:04 PM
Arynel sat silently in the back of the bar, the Breton observed
the proceedings but did not intervene.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 08:14 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 29 2005, 02:04 PM)
Arynel sat silently in the back of the bar, the Breton observed
the proceedings but did not intervene.
Isidor walked over to the Breton, who sat silentley in the corner of the bar,
tuning his lute. "What do you know of our quest, Breton?"
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 08:18 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 12:14 PM)
Isidor walked over to the Breton, who sat silentley in the
corner of the bar, tuning his lute. "What do you know of our quest,
Breton?"
Arynel looked up at Isidor.
“Our quest,” the Breton began, “is to find someone I have never met.”
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 08:49 PM
Kethiah continues. "Seresina was always a sweet girl, but
even sweet girls have their limits. She wasn't able to take out a writ on her
father though, and it was too dangerous for an assasin to kill him without one
- there's rules to the profession after all. But a little advice here and there
is acceptable; I told Seresina to be careful about mixing two certain herbs from
the castle's herb garden."
She smiles, just a little. "Maybe I ought to tell Loranna about them too;
she's into alchemy I hear. Nice little herbs, make a nice little tasteless,
odorless mixture that'll kill just about anything. I didn't want a sweet girl tinkering
with some herbs and accidentally poisoning herself then; don't really want it
now either."
"So there you have it," Kethiah says, her eyes glancing over the
common room. "Raithmat died soon after, Seresina inherited his estate, she
ruled it pretty well from all accounts. The rest of the story, I think Loranna
knows already."
She gets a thoughtful look for a brief moment.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 08:55 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 29 2005, 02:18 PM)
Arynel looked up at Isidor.
“Our quest,” the Breton began, “is to find someone I have never met.”
"Well, that adds to the fun, eh Breton?" Isidor shoves Arynel, as a
joke.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 08:56 PM
Falco had been pondering for several minutes now. Suddenly it
hit him. The woman who Shaka was speaking to was the same Dunmer who had come
through the bar a while ago. The one named Kethiah He approached Gram, "
Gram it has come tomy attention that the identity of the woman over there may
possibly be the one we are seeking. I implore you to take immediate action
regarding the person who we seek."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 08:58 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 02:56 PM)
Falco had been pondering for several minutes now. Suddenly it
hit him. The woman who Shaka was speaking to was the same Dunmer who had come
through the bar a while ago. The one named Kethiah He approached Gram, "
Gram it has come tomy attention that the identity of the woman over there may
possibly be the one we are seeking. I implore you to take immediate action
regarding the person who we seek."
Isidor turned from the Breton, to see Falco and the head nord discussing
something. Walking over he said "What goes on gentelmen?"
Posted by: Arynel Jun 29 2005, 08:59 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 12:55 PM)
"Well, that adds to the fun, eh Breton?" Isidor shoves
Arynel, as a joke.
Arynel stares at Isidor.
"I find the whole thing quite amusing, yes," the Breton said at last
as Isidor turned and walked off towards Falco and Gram.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 09:10 PM
Gram had been sitting at the tavern's counter, nursing an ale;
better to save the mead for later, when the party got back from their trip.
Besides, he hadn't had much luck in finding Slyvos and he usually preffered to
drink ale when he needed to think while drinking.
Upon heading Falco, Gram raises his eyebrows; he had just gotten to the best part
of the drink too ...
"Kethiah is here?" he asks, not loudly but not whispering either,
following Falco's gaze. "Hmm, she seems to be talking with Shaka, which is
more or less what I'd hoped would happen. I shall take immediate action;
barkeep, bring me that mead now. My day just got a bit brighter."
Kathiah mutters to Shaka "You keep company with very loud people these
days ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 09:14 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 29 2005, 03:10 PM)
Gram had been sitting at the tavern's counter, nursing an ale;
better to save the mead for later, when the party got back from their
trip. Besides, he hadn't had much luck in finding Slyvos and he usually
preffered to drink ale when he needed to think while drinking.
Upon heading Falco, Gram raises his eyebrows; he had just gotten to the best
part of the drink too ...
"Kethiah is here?" he asks, not loudly but not whispering either,
following Falco's gaze. "Hmm, she seems to be talking with Shaka,
which is more or less what I'd hoped would happen. I shall take immediate
action; barkeep, bring me that mead now. My day just got a bit
brighter."
Kathiah mutters to Shaka "You keep company with very loud people these
days ..."
Isidor walks over to Gram and says "What is your history? I ask this as
you seem to be the leader of this expedition." While he spoke, Isidor
gripped his axe, knowing that nothing was more dangerous than a drunken Nord.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 09:14 PM
Falco's hand moved to his saber " So Gram, whats the plan.
Is she on our side or do we have to take her out?"
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 09:26 PM
Gram frowns and pushes his ale mug away. "Gentlemen, one
doesn't need steel in an alehouse," he admonises.
"The plan Falco was to find her and ask about a young Dunmer named Seres;
I trust Shaka is already doing that. So we might as well sit back and relax
until they're done talking."
He gives Isador a small grin. "Now there's a good suggestion; let us sit
and exchange tales of heroism and adventure. And for the record I thought that
Nalion lad was the leader." Gram chuckles as though he just made the
funniest joke in the world. "Now then, let me tell you tales of blue-eyed
devils in many forms, of Khajiit Azurites and their Winged Twilight servants,
and how I and our band of brave men went from being a ragtag group of fleeing
refugees to the heroes that protected southern Cyrodiil's borders from the
beasts."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 09:35 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 29 2005, 03:26 PM)
Gram frowns and pushes his ale mug away. "Gentlemen,
one doesn't need steel in an alehouse," he admonises.
"The plan Falco was to find her and ask about a young Dunmer named Seres;
I trust Shaka is already doing that. So we might as well sit back and
relax until they're done talking."
He gives Isador a small grin. "Now there's a good suggestion; let us
sit and exchange tales of heroism and adventure. And for the record I
thought that Nalion lad was the leader." Gram chuckles as though he
just made the funniest joke in the world. "Now then, let me tell you
tales of blue-eyed devils in many forms, of Khajiit Azurites and their Winged Twilight
servants, and how I and our band of brave men went from being a ragtag group of
fleeing refugees to the heroes that protected southern Cyrodiil's borders from
the beasts."
Isidor sits, his attention rapt on what the nord has to say.
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 09:57 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 29 2005, 03:10 PM)
Kathiah mutters to Shaka "You keep company with very loud
people these days ..."
Shaka's lips quirked. "Tell me about it." He sat back with a furrowed
brow. "Keth, you did everyone a favor. Gods above ...... I knew Raithmat
was a monster, but to take out a Tong contract on his own grandson. ....."
The Argonian leaned forward again. "But the child .... Did the werewolves
succeed in killing him? Or do you know if Seresina concealed him?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 10:05 PM
After Gram had finished speaking, Isidor rose and said "A
wonderful tale, Master Gram. Someday, perhaps, I shall tell you mine." He
winked and walked to the center of the room and said "Anyone intrested in
a sword fight? Or axe-fight, your choice." He grinned.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 29 2005, 10:13 PM
Slyvos was in the tavern the entire time, his magic sustaining
his invisibility easily, thanks to one of Loranna's restore magicka potions
that worked so well.
He finally choose to step out into the open to get a drink, approaching the
innkeep. After ordering a bit of flin he sat at a table in one of the corners,
avoiding the rowdy customers...
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 04:13 PM)
He finally choose to step out into the open to get a drink,
approaching the innkeep. After ordering a bit of flin he sat at a table in one
of the corners, avoiding the rowdy customers...
Now why aren't I more surprised, wondered Shaka. At least we didn't have to
journey on without Slyvos. I didn't want to explain to Loranna that we'd
misplaced the regent. As an old centurion I knew used to say: Gentlemen and
ladies, the strider is leaving the station. You either get on it, or I'll put
you on one that you'll like a lot less.
Shaka let none of this show as he waited for Kethiah's reply. It was good to
have the company together again.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 10:27 PM
Kethiah shrugs. "I wasn't part of the hit on Seres,"
she says to Shaka, her face softening just a little. "I heard about it
after the fact, and no survivors were ever reported."
She grimaces a little. "I'm sorry; at this point, my advice to you and
Loranna would be to find a way to excorsice Raithmat's spirit before he makes
good on his threat."
Isidor's challenge is greeted with a few scoffs. "Fistfight's one thing
but the guards aren't too keen on fights with naked steel," one patron
says.
"Probably why he got that mark," another mutters into his mug.
Gram chuckles. "I wouldn't mind testing your axe skill against mine,"
he says, garnering a few looks from the patrons. "But I'd suggest we wait
till we're outside the town itself. Or better yet, maybe we can both compete
against one another in taking down some bandits - I'm sure there must be some
hidden in those hills somewhere."
"Bandits and Daedra both," the tavernkeeper says. "Those no
one's got a problem with you cleaving if ye need to swing your axes
around."
Slyvos is served a drink, though as he drinks he swears he can hear a faint
voice calling his name, coming from outside ...
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 29 2005, 10:33 PM
Sly moves towards the window looking out it, not knowing what to
expect, just following the sound...
'great, now I'm hearing things again..
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 10:36 PM
Approached Slyvos. He had never met him before and had no idea
what to expect. " Good evening, you must be the Slyvos everyone is always
talking about. I am Falco Redflash, its good to finally meet you." His
hand was extended to shake Slyvos's.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 29 2005, 10:40 PM
He looked at the man, then to his hand, and put his own out
wearily, shaking it.
'hello. And yes you're right, I'm Slyvos.'
He turned his attention to where the voice came from once more...
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 10:42 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 12:40 PM)
He looked at the man, then to his hand, and put his own out
wearily, shaking it.
'hello. And yes you're right, I'm Slyvos.'
He turned his attention to where the voice came from once more...
Whilst Slyvos was distracted Falco quikly switched his own empty glass with
Slyvos's hal-full glass of Flin. He then walked away with his newest
acquisition in hand.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 10:43 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 04:40 PM)
He looked at the man, then to his hand, and put his own out
wearily, shaking it.
'hello. And yes you're right, I'm Slyvos.'
He turned his attention to where the voice came from once more...
Slyvos ... help us, please ...
Night had fallen by now; the guards outside lit their torches.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 29 2005, 10:44 PM
Slyvos took the cup back telekinetically, well aware of what
happened. He wasn't stupid after all. He the opened the window a bit more, and
leaped out, landing on his feet silently.
'who's there?'
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 10:47 PM
Falco saw Slyvos leap out of the window. What an odd thing to
do. Well lets see what he's up to. Falco thought. He walked out the door
slowly and casually. He didn't want it to appear he was following anyone. He
slowly stalked Slyvos.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 10:57 PM
The guard who saw Slyvos jump out the window decided he really
didn't need to deal with drunks forgetting to use the door and spun on his heel
to go walk down the other street. In so doing, he missed the two young Nords
who were standing across from Slyvos, not twenty feet away.
Had the guard noticed the youths, a young man and a younger woman, he would hav
blanched; the claw marks inflicted by Winged Twilights were still distressingly
visible on both their bodies, even as the light shines through them enough to
prevent either from casting a shadow.
The Nordic youth with the terrible scars beckons to Slyvos, his eyes pleading.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 29 2005, 10:59 PM
Slyvos immediately knows what these apperitions are, but not
who...
'who are you? cause whoever you are... you aren't alive...'
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 11:04 PM
Falco's eyes shot wide open when he saw the two nords. He was at
first disgusted, then intrigued. Perhaps coming here will pay off.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 11:07 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 04:59 PM)
Slyvos immediately knows what these apperitions are, but not
who...
'who are you? cause whoever you are... you aren't alive...'
Souls who need your help, the young girl says, staring upward into the
night sky.
We are Helvig and Freya, the young man replies to Slyvos. We have
watched you these past few nights and saw what you did to the tower of the
necromancer. We would ask you to help us, kind sir.
Our mother, Freya says, pointing northward. The demon took her that
way ...
The blue-eyed ones came and tore through the town, Helvig explains. We
tried to take our mother to safety; the winged terrors snatched her from our
arms and carried her off, tearing us apart as we watched ...
None of us can rest but we cannot find her anywhere, Freya says, her
eyes glistening with intangible tears. We saw her plummet before our bodies
expired; there was no way she could have lived - yet nowhere can we find her in
the lands of the dead ...
Some shades have spoken of a man who has crossed from life to death and then
back again, Helvig says, looking at Slyvos earnestly. Whatever holds our
mother's soul, it must be terrible and dangerous; only someone like you could
hope to find and free her ...
Please sir, find our mother's spirit and release her from whatever holds her
from the lands of the dead; let us all go in peace to our final reward.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 29 2005, 11:11 PM
He looks at the ghosts sadly, thinking for a moment.
that's sad... alright, they've done nothing wrong.
'alright, I'll help you. Might take a while though, hope you spirits can wait
alittle while longer...'
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 11:12 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 29 2005, 04:27 PM)
Kethiah shrugs. "I wasn't part of the hit on
Seres," she says to Shaka, her face softening just a little. "I
heard about it after the fact, and no survivors were ever reported."
She grimaces a little. "I'm sorry; at this point, my advice to you
and Loranna would be to find a way to excorsice Raithmat's spirit before he
makes good on his threat."
"If it were that easy to exorcise the bastard, Loranna would have done it
before now," said Shaka. "I can't go back to the Lady until we've
checked out all possibilities." He clenched his claws for a moment.
"Kethiah, you've been more than helpful. I need to ask Nalion, Gram and
the others what to do next. Personally, I think we still need to check out the
village Seresina was exiled to."
He glanced over at Slyvos as the Khajiit jumped out the window.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 11:17 PM
I don't think it even exists anymore," Kethiah
admits, frowning. " ... Was that one of yours who just jumped out the
window?
Gram, having noticed Slyvos, briefly smells his ale to make sure it hasn't gone
bad.
Helvig and Freya look thankful. We shall wait, Helvig promises. We
could not see clearly where the Twilight dropped her, but it was no more than a
mile or two off; she fell somewhere on this island, I'm sure of it.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 29 2005, 11:21 PM
He sighs, and bows a bit.
'I'll do my best. Now... better start looking...'
He became invisible again, his spells taking effect again.
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 11:26 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 29 2005, 05:17 PM)
I don't think it even exists anymore,"
Kethiah admits, frowning. " ... Was that one of yours who just
jumped out the window?
"That was Slyvos himself, the regent," replied Shaka, getting to his
feet. "Sorry, Keth, I'm curious to find out what's going on."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 11:27 PM
Isidor nodded at Gram's statement and left the bar. He saw a
khajiit talking to what seemed to be young Nords. Not trusting his eyes, he
went over to Loki and said "Ya being a good boy?" The Wolf howled.
"Ah. Ya wanna go hunting, eh?" The wolf howled again. "I'll be
right back, boy." Isidor went back into the bar and looked for someone to
hunt with him. Maybe Falco....
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 11:30 PM
Falco reentered the bar. He chose not to tell the others what he
saw. He didn't hear what was said but he could tell something important had happened.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 11:39 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 05:30 PM)
Falco reentered the bar. He chose not to tell the others what he
saw. He didn't hear what was said but he could tell something important had
happened.
"Hey, Falco. You intrested in going hunting? It's a full moon and Loki's
hungry." He laughed and said "Don't worry, I'll protect you."
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 11:41 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 29 2005, 05:26 PM)
That was Slyvos himself, the regent," replied Shaka,
getting to his feet. "Sorry, Keth, I'm curious to find out what's
going on.
Shaka shows up outside in time to see both Slyvos and the two Nord ghosts fade
from sight.
When Shaka returns to the bar, Kethiah is gone, a note left for him:
-S-
You are good company, but company is an inconveninece when you're on business,
you understand. Don't take it personally.
Tell Loranna I'll ask around and see what, if anything, I can do. I still have
some connections. No promises though, and if I do find something out, I'll find
you this time.
One of these days, when I'm not on business, maybe we can sit down over a greef
and talk. Until then, stay well.
-K-
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 29 2005, 11:42 PM
Falco needed something to keep himself busy, so he wouldn't have
to think of those horribly mutilated children. "Sure thing"
Posted by: syronj Jun 29 2005, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 29 2005, 05:41 PM)
Shaka shows up outside in time to see both Slyvos and
the two Nord ghosts fade from sight.
When Shaka returns to the bar, Kethiah is gone, a note left for him.
Shaka smiled and put the note in a pocket. He should have known Kethiah hadn't
come to Dagon Fel just to question the party. He wouldn't mind talking with
Kethiah about something other than life and death business. Maybe she could
advise him about building a koi pond someday, if he ever settled down in Ald
Raathim. Now where did that thought hail from... No, he looked on Kethiah as a
friend.
Those spectres ... they were the same Nords he had seen the other night. Time
to talk with the others.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 29 2005, 11:49 PM
Ald Raathim
Loranna finished her business with Kallen for that day, feeling tired but
happy. Her dream, though still vivid in her mind, had ceased to make her heart
pound and she had spent the day making arrangements for a new school to be
built in Ald Raathim. Talking with her people and trying to balance the land
needs of the older residents with the newcomers made her realize the need for
Daruhn to start diversifying more; there wasn't room enough for everyone to be
a successful farmer ...
She had plans in mind for trying to attract more artisans to Ald Raathim as
well to further develop the town into a viable place for all these people, but
those would wait till later. It was past lunch but not yet time for dinner, and
Loranna felt thirsty, so she made her way to the tavern, greeting people as she
went.
One person caught her eye; someone in a full brown robe, hood drawn up over
their head. Loranna frowned, wondering who this person might be, when said
person answered her question for her.
"You are the Lady of Ald Raathim, yes?" a thin, Khajiit voice asked,
sinewy hands grasping at Loranna's arms. "Please, don't let them take poor
R'shasha; help me Lady ..."
"Uh, hi," Loranna said, noting the glint of slave bracers on the
Khajiit's arms, hidden by the sleeves of his robe. "Yes, I'm the Lady of
Daruhn ..."
"Please!" R'shasha clung to Loranna as though she were the only rock
in a maelstrom. "R'shasha can't go back; they'll skin R'shasha alive. No
more whips, no more beatings; Lady of Ald Raathim freed the slaves in Suran, everyone
says. Free me, R'shasha begs of you ..."
By now R'shasha had attracted notice and a guard comes to pull him off of
Loranna. "Back, villian! Leave the Lady be ..."
"No!" R'shasha struggled against the guard. "Don't let them take
R'shasha back!" His robe ripped and he lashed out wildly.
"Let him go!" Loranna commanded, staring at the guard. The guard
blinked and R'shasha tore himself free, clutching at Loranna's dress.
R'shasha looked into Loranna's eyes imploringly; Loranna gave him her most reassuring
smile. "You've come seeking aid and I will give it," she prmoises
him.
R'shasha fell to his knees, crying. "Oh, R'shasha is so happy! He will be
free!" Then he he noticed he just ripped Loranna's dress and nearly
faints.
"Scoundrel!" the guard swore, about to kick R'shasha for rending
Loranna's dress - and he and several other onlookers could see the tops of the
scars on Loranna's chest, not all of them but enough to figure out what they
spelt.
Loranna cleared her throat, pulling her dress together as best she could and
using an illusion spell to cover the rest, but she could already hear the
whispers start about the word HARLOT carved into her chest. "R'shasha
dear, please get up," she says, kneeling down to help the Khajiit recover.
"I'll pay your former master for you and help you find paying work here in
Ald Raathim," she tells the Khajiit. "Let's get those bracers off
your arms."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 29 2005, 11:53 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 05:42 PM)
Falco needed something to keep himself busy, so he wouldn't have
to think of those horribly mutilated children. "Sure thing"
"Grab your sword, and meet me outside in five minutes. Travel light. We
hunt Guar and Daedra, if we're lucky."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 12:00 AM
falco merely stepped outside with his blade at his side. "
Isidor, good man I have everything I need. However my blade is made of steel
and carries no enchantments thus hunting daedra is out of the question."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 12:06 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 06:00 PM)
falco merely stepped outside with his blade at his side. "
Isidor, good man I have everything I need. However my blade is made of steel
and carries no enchantments thus hunting daedra is out of the question."
"Ah. Well, we'll see what we can get, eh?"
He untied Loki and said "Go ahead, boy." The Wolf darted foward, his
eyes lit up.
Posted by: Arynel Jun 30 2005, 12:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 04:06 PM)
Ah. Well, we'll see what we can get, eh?
He untied Loki and said "Go ahead, boy." The Wolf darted foward, his
eyes lit up.
A cloaked Breton stepped out of the shadows.
“Surely together you could gather enough gold to pay for an enchanted blade,”
Arynel suggested, casting a quick glance towards Loki.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 29 2005, 06:07 PM)
A cloaked Breton stepped out of the shadows.
“Surely together you could gather enough gold to pay for an enchanted blade,”
Arynel suggested, casting a quick glance towards Loki.
"It's more of a challenge to fight with raw swords. And where in this
godsforsaken town would we find an enchanter?"
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 29 2005, 06:07 PM)
A cloaked Breton stepped out of the shadows.
“Surely together you could gather enough gold to pay for an enchanted blade,”
Arynel suggested, casting a quick glance towards Loki.
Shaka ran out the tavern's door. "Arynel, Slyvos has disappeared again and
there were some unfortunate revenants near him. I need to talk to you and Gram
about Kethiah's information, but ... what's going on with Sly?"
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 12:14 AM
Outside Dagon Fel
Helvig's directions were rather vague, and months had passed since the
Twilights had attacked. It was doubtful that the ghost's mother remained to be
found; surely wild beasts if nothing else would have gotten to it by now?
Yet, he at least had a direction and a rough idea of how far to go. He could
fly swiflty and cover a fair bit of ground, and his magic let him see in the
dark as clearly as if the land were bathed in bright sunlight.
After about an hour of scouring the area north of Dagon Fel, Slyvos notices
something odd; an odd sensation that tickles his magically-attuned senses
whenever he passes by a certain hill. There is something unsettling about the
faint sensation he picks up.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 12:17 AM
He turns towards the hill, raising an eyebrow.
'interesting... maybe I'll check it out this time.'
He moved towards the hill, getting near the top of it, not knowing what exactly
to expect...
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 12:17 AM
Falco motioned for Isidor to follow. " Isidor it has come
to my attention via scent that the best hunting grounds are just West of
here."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 12:19 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 06:17 PM)
Falco motioned for Isidor to follow. " Isidor it has come
to my attention via scent that the best hunting grounds are just north of
here." In actual fact Falco had smelled Slyvos ead north, but wasn't yet
ready to divule that knowledge.
Isidor laughed and said "I've lived on this damn rock for ten years, I
know where the hunting is good. All the way at the tip of the island, Guar and
Alit roam wild. Maybe even a few wolves."
Posted by: Arynel Jun 30 2005, 12:21 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 29 2005, 04:13 PM)
Shaka ran out the tavern's door. "Arynel, Slyvos has
disappeared again and there were some unfortunate revenants near him. I
need to talk to you and Gram about Kethiah's information, but ... what's going
on with Sly?"
“A challenge it may be,” Arynel said to Isidor, “but also foolish, a nail is of
little use without a proper hammer.”
The Breton turned to Shaka. “Slyvos is what is his, tell me what you know.”
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 29 2005, 06:21 PM)
“A challenge it may be,” Arynel said to Isidor, “but also
foolish, a nail is of little use without a proper hammer.”
The Breton turned to Shaka. “Slyvos is what is his, tell me what you
know.”
"Breton, before we leave, where could we find some enchanted swords? Just
in case?"
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 29 2005, 06:21 PM)
The Breton turned to Shaka. “Slyvos is what is his, tell
me what you know.”
Shaka quickly recounted to Arynel what the Dark Brotherhood assassin had told
him, and that Seresina had indeed killed Raithmat. "I don't want to give
up on finding Seres, though," he concluded. "Could Seresina have
faked her son's death?"
Posted by: Arynel Jun 30 2005, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 04:25 PM)
Breton, before we leave, where could we find some
enchanted swords? Just in case?
Arynel presented a glass shortblade, glowing red with a fiery enchantment.
"Here," the Breton said, "Take it, and good luck."
Posted by: Arynel Jun 30 2005, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 29 2005, 04:27 PM)
Shaka quickly recounted to Arynel what the Dark Brotherhood
assassin had told him, and that Seresina had indeed killed Raithmat.
"I don't want to give up on finding Seres, though," he
concluded. "Could Seresina have faked her son's death?"
Arynel listened intently to Shaka before speaking.
"Unfortunatly," the Breton began, "I know very little of
Raithmat, Seres, or any of these goings on. Seresina may have faked her son's
death, I do not know. In any case, we must gather all the pieces we can find at
this place, and look for the rest of the puzzle wherever we find
ourselves."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jun 29 2005, 06:27 PM)
Arynel presented a glass shortblade, glowing red with a fiery
enchantment.
"Here," the Breton said, "Take it, and good luck."
"Many thanks, good Breton." Isidor pulled out his sword and said
"A nordic custom. You give me a present, I give you one. Now, Falco, let's
go, Loki's already gone far ahead."
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 06:17 PM)
He turns towards the hill, raising an eyebrow.
'interesting... maybe I'll check it out this time.'
He moved towards the hill, getting near the top of it, not knowing what exactly
to expect...
Outside Dagon Fel, North
Slyvos's senses lead him to a small cave; multiple animal tracks and a few
pieces of carrion suggest that something was left outside the cave mouth to rot
some time ago.
The unsettling sensation intensifies, noticably emenating from the cave. The
sensation feels familiar to the former lich and necromancer, though not totally
- but he sees faint sigils carved into the cave mouth that definitely suggest
that entering is not healthy for the soul.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 12:33 AM
He looks at the symbols, observing them carefully. His eyes
widened a bit.
'why is it ALWAYS necromancers?!'
He'd survived worse then what this could do to him though, and proceeded in,
trying to ignore the sheer uneasy of being in this place...
Posted by: Arynel Jun 30 2005, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 04:31 PM)
Many thanks, good Breton." Isidor pulled out his
sword and said "A nordic custom. You give me a present, I give you one.
Now, Falco, let's go, Loki's already gone far ahead.
Arynel took the gift and eyed it for a moment, and then the Breton hid it away
in his cloak.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 12:36 AM
Falco and Isidor took off to the west. They attempted to sprint
to keep up with Loki.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 06:36 PM)
Falco and Isidor took off to the west. They attempted to sprint
to keep up with Loki.
As they ran, Isidor felt his instincts come back to him. He had hunted when he
was isolated, but he didn't get the same thrill as when hunting with a
companion. When they reached the top of the hill, Isidor heard a Guar, mewing
and chomping. "There, Falco, a guar. Draw your sword, let's go."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 12:44 AM
Falco fell to the ground out of breath. " You must be
crazy. I'll never get how a nord can sprint for that long and then still have
enough breath to kill something. Now if you would be so kind as to help up a
poor argonian who is driven on by a most cruel slave driving nord evn when he
can't take another step I would be very grateful."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 06:44 PM)
Falco fell to the ground out of breath. " You must be
crazy. I'll never get how a nord can sprint for that long and then still have
enough breath to kill something. Now if you would be so kind as to help up a
poor argonian who is driven on by a most cruel slave driving nord evn when he
can't take another step I would be very grateful."
Isidor laughed and said "Fine." He helped Falco to his feet and said
"I'll let you have this one, good luck."
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 12:46 AM
Seeing their company of adventurers was divided, Shaka stood for the moment and
waited. The Spear of Bitter Mercy was slung across his shoulders, and he rested
his arms atop it for now. He could hear a wolf howling faintly in the distance;
probably Loki giving chase, he thought. Shaka could attempt to track Slyvos,
but it seemed better to wait for now with Arynel and others.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 12:49 AM
Falco stood, " Now Isidor why don't you walk around the
other side of the road and cut off its escape. I'll just wait here. Then charge
at it screaming my bloody head off. It'll be scared right into your axe."
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 12:51 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 06:33 PM)
He looks at the symbols, observing them carefully. His eyes
widened a bit.
'why is it ALWAYS necromancers?!'
He'd survived worse then what this could do to him though, and proceeded in,
trying to ignore the sheer uneasy of being in this place...
Upon entering, Slyvos feels a wave of dizziness come over him; he can hear
chanting within.
About ten meters in, the cave opens into a modest-sized cavern, about as big as
the tavern's common room though with a higher ceiling. Several things catch
Slyvos's eye.
There is the table with the expected magical paraphenelia covering it, kept
neat and tidy.
There is a glowing cylinder with bright green mist rolling within; the
unsettling sensation seems concentrated in that part of the cave.
There is a man-sized statue of a devilish-looking figure with a draconic head
and an imperious stance, arms and legs spread wide.
There are several Daedroth with glistening black scales sitting on their
haunches, eying Slyvos hungrily and making rumbling sounds that might be
laughter.
And finally, ther eis the surprisingly handsome Imperial man, wearing long
black robes inscribed with mystical sigils, and holding a most wicked-looking
mace in one hand. He is smiling.
"Welcome to my humble shrine," he says, twirling the mace in his
hand. "You will be a fine addition to the slaves who serve the master -
whether you do so while still in your flesh or out of it."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 06:49 PM)
Falco stood, " Now Isidor why don't you walk around the
other side of the road and cut off its escape. I'll just wait here. Then charge
at it screaming my bloody head off. It'll be scared right into your axe."
"Don't be scared, Falco. It's a guar. Just poke it in the back of
the neck with a sword and it'll collapse." Isidor laughed
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 12:58 AM
Without my flesh? Ha, been there done that for about, oh say,
4000 years? Heh, I think I'll just burn you to ash now and save myself the
trouble.
For some reason he felt... different.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 12:59 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 02:56 PM)
"Don't be scared, Falco. It's a guar. Just poke it
in the back of the neck with a sword and it'll collapse." Isidor laughed
Falco grumbled something that sounded very much like "Showoffy
Nords". But then he composed himself. " If its so easy go kill it
yourself then"
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 06:59 PM)
Falco grumbled something that sounded very much like
"Showoffy Nords". But then he composed himself. " If its so easy
go kill it yourself then"
Isidor smiled and pushed Falco foward, sending him tumbling down the hill.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 01:04 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 06:58 PM)
Without my flesh? Ha, been there done that for about, oh say,
4000 years? Heh, I think I'll just burn you to ash now and save myself the
trouble.
For some reason he felt... different.
The Imperial raises his hand and casts a spell, imbuing the four black-scaled
Daedroth with magical protection. He looks mildly impressed.
"Ah, so you are the one they whisper about - the lich who found the secret
to becoming mortal again," he says as the Daedroth snarl and leap to the
attack. "Hunting your former brothers in the dark arts now, are you? Or
does some other happy accident bring you to me this day?"
He laughs. "How fortunate! You are already familiar with existing for
eternity, so you will not go mad from the endless ages of toil you shall
endure. I shall enjoy breaking you and collaring you, my formerly undead
friend. I can only dream at the secrets you will whisper to me in exchange for
a bit of relief from your labor ..."
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 01:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 06:56 PM)
"Don't be scared, Falco. It's a guar. Just poke it
in the back of the neck with a sword and it'll collapse." Isidor laughed
Shaka finally decided to join Falco and Isidor, as much to keep track of them
as for the hunt itself. It was a perfect night for it, the constellations
strewn across the skies. He dropped the cloak and took off at a run, following
Loki's howls.
Shaka's speed and agility were more than human, following the Argonian nature.
He enjoyed the feel of the soil beneath his taloned feet. He had unsheathed the
Spear and tied the ash vampire skin across one shoulder. The Spear, as ever,
flickered so that one moment, he seemed to be empty-handed and at other
moments, only the Spear could be seen, not the Argonian. Bitter Mercy was
outside of Time as mortals experienced it.
He could hear Isidore and Falco now, practically smell them and the prey.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 01:09 AM
Falco hit the base of the hill and stopped rolling. He stood up
with anger in his eyes. His next words showed none of his usually controlled
composure. The words could have made the saltiest of sailors blush. ( Hence me
not putting them in writing) His yelling scared the guar off. "SEE WHAT YOU
DID NOW!"
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 01:15 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 07:09 PM)
Falco hit the base of the hill and stopped rolling. He stood up
with anger in his eyes. His next words showed none of his usually controlled
composure. The words could have made the saltiest of sailors blush. ( Hence me
not putting them in writing) His yelling scared the guar off. "SEE WHAT
YOU DID NOW!"
Isidor went down the hill after Falco and said "We can catch him, that's
the whole point." Ignoring the Argonians string of curses and attacks on
members of his family, Isidor sprinted foward, after the fleeing Guar.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jun 29 2005, 06:04 PM)
The Imperial raises his hand and casts a spell, imbuing the four
black-scaled Daedroth with magical protection. He looks mildly impressed.
"Ah, so you are the one they whisper about - the lich who found the secret
to becoming mortal again," he says as the Daedroth snarl and leap to the
attack. "Hunting your former brothers in the dark arts now, are
you? Or does some other happy accident bring you to me this day?"
He laughs. "How fortunate! You are already familiar with
existing for eternity, so you will not go mad from the endless ages of toil you
shall endure. I shall enjoy breaking you and collaring you, my formerly
undead friend. I can only dream at the secrets you will whisper to me in
exchange for a bit of relief from your labor ..."
Slyvos just laughed right at the fool, then without warning casting one of his
custom fire spells at the things, weakening them to the flame and burning them
with it potently at the same time. One of them went down after 10 seconds of
burning, the other hurt just a bit.
'hmm... 3 against one, not counting the weakling. hmm.. I like these odds.'
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 01:24 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 07:18 PM)
Slyvos just laughed right at the fool, then without warning
casting one of his custom fire spells at the things, weakening them to the
flame and burning them with it potently at the same time. One of them went down
after 10 seconds of burning, the other hurt just a bit.
'hmm... 3 against one, not counting the weakling. hmm.. I like these odds.'
"I'm glad you like them," the Imperial laughs, the remaining Daedroth
regrouping and moving to surround Slyvos. He waves his free hand and Bound
armor appears on his body; Slyvos will note the green mist in the cylinder
seems to become more pronounced in its rolling, writhing undulations.
Sharp teeth flash in the inconstant light of the cave; reptillian maws snap at
Slyvos's limbs, seeking to hold him still. One Daedroth casts a poison spell at
close range, his scales still shining with the Imperial's spell.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 01:25 AM
Slyvos growled a bit, grabbing one of the Daedroth by the arm
and using one of his powerful touch-fire spells.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 07:25 PM)
Slyvos growled a bit, grabbing one of the Daedroth by the arm
and using one of his powerful touch-fire spells.
The Daedroth tries to shake Slyvos off, to no avail - but then Slyvos discovers
what spell the Imperial had cast on his servants when the fight began.
It had been a Reflection spell ...
The other two Daedroth back off a bit as the fire blazes brightly - albiet on
the wrong target.
The Imperial laughs once more, enjoying the sight of Slyvos being burned by his
own magic. The vestiges of humanity in his voice fade away as he laughs, and he
raises the Mace high.
"You do not know how to use your magicka - you do not deserve
magicka to cast spells with!" he roars, swinging at Slyvos with a viscous
backhand blow to the face.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 01:39 AM
Slyvos felt the magicka being drained from him, but it was being
restored at a moderate speed by Loranna's potion he had taken earlier...
'oh, so you aren't just a little weakling are you? hmm... I think I'll just
kill you and leave your rended corpse hanging from a building in Dagon Fel...'
He casted a singularly targetted version of the God's Fire spell right at the
necromancer at point blank, hitting him square in the face with it.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 01:42 AM
Falco took off after Isidor. He had just discovered he had
cracked a tooth in the fall. The vain argonian couldn't stand to see a blemish
on his "perfect" physique. He wished to inflict severe pain into
Isidor using his tail.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 07:42 PM)
Falco took off after Isidor. He had just discovered he had
cracked a tooth in the fall. The vain argonian couldn't stand to see a blemish
on his "perfect" physique. He wished to inflict severe pain into
Isidor using his tail.
Isidor raced ahead, the wind blowing briskly through his hair. The Argonian ran
after him, still swearing. "Keep up, cold-blood." The Guar had
stopped to get some water from a pond. "Get him this time" Isidor
yelled back.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 01:56 AM
Falco reached Isidor and lunged for the big nord. But in his
enraged state he missed Isidor and landed on the guar, wich began bucking him
off. The guar ran every wich way leaping, rolling, screeching, and scratching
trying to get Falco off, who was holding on for dear life. Finally Falco
managed to pull out his saber. He thrust into its brain. This killed the beast
instantly. Falco stood up brushed himself off and spoke, "Isidorr! Friend
lets keep this little... incident from the others. Okay?
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 01:59 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 07:56 PM)
Falco reached Isidor and lunged for the big nord. But in his
enraged state he missed Isidor and landed on the guar, wich began bucking him
off. The guar ran every wich way leaping, rolling, screeching, and scratching
trying to get Falco off, who was holding on for dear life. Finally Falco
managed to pull out his saber. He thrust into its brain. This killed the beast
instantly. Falco stood up brushed himself off and spoke, "Isidorr! Friend
lets keep this little... incident from the others. Okay?
Isidor laughed and said "Don't worry, little buddy. But, when you come on
a hunt, expect to hunt. Now, let's move west, there should be some Clanfear
this time of year."
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 07:39 PM)
Slyvos felt the magicka being drained from him, but it was being
restored at a moderate speed by Loranna's potion he had taken earlier...
'oh, so you aren't just a little weakling are you? hmm... I think I'll just
kill you and leave your rended corpse hanging from a building in Dagon Fel...'
He casted a singularly targetted version of the God's Fire spell right at the
necromancer at point blank, hitting him square in the face with it.
God's Fire was one of the most powerful fire spells that most mages would ever
hope to use in their lifetime; tales of how legendary mages managed to take
down even Fire Atronachs with sufficiently powerful versions of the spell were
told to aspiring initiates in the Guild, as an example of how magicka can
overcome any limits.
The Imperial had protections against fire; the wise mage always did. Still, the
sheer power of Slyvos's spell sears his flesh, and prevents him from screaming
- his lips had melted together.
Then, the mist in the cylinder surges and the Imperial glows with a green
light, and Slyvos can see the cylinder start to dim - but the Imperial staggers
back to his feet, looking like a charred corpse but still alive.
" ... Tear the
FLESH from his LImbs
..." he hisses to the remaining Daedroth, an unearthly cry echoing deep in
his burnt chest as he flails wildly with the Mace. "Foolish LICH, your soul shall be my STrEngTH in but a moment!"
A hideous chant fills the air, seeming to come both from the half-melted skull
of the Imperial and the statue of Molag Bal; Slyvos feels a powerful ritual being
enacted, one whose purpose he can guess.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 03:59 PM)
Isidor laughed and said "Don't worry, little buddy. But,
when you come on a hunt, expect to hunt. Now, let's move west, there should be
some Clanfear this time of year."
" While I may be smaller than you in stature, I am not your little buddy.
Please refrain from using such terms as that one. Now shouldn't we take care of
this guar before continuing the h- Get down Isidor! Someone is watching us from
atop that ridge to our left."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 08:03 PM)
While I may be smaller than you in stature, I am not your
little buddy. Please refrain from using such terms as that one. Now shouldn't
we take care of this guar before continuing the h- Get down Isidor! Someone is
watching us from atop that ridge to our left.
Isidor was about to reply with a typical brash Nordic comment, when an arrow
grazed his chin. "Get your sword, ready, oh great Argonian." Isidor
took out Arynel's gift and sprinted towards the path up the ridge.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 02:08 AM
Falco allowed Isidor to charge up the ridge. He knew that if he
followed he'd be to tired from running up a steep ridge to fight. He merely
took a winding path that takes about 5 minutes to get to the ridge from.
200+ Posts. Who will make the next one?
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 02:14 AM
His eyes widen, and instead of the flames he usually uses, it
was lightning that surrounded him. He got slashed across the chest painfully by
one of the daedroth, the creature snapping at him angerily. He grabbed the
thing in the face, using his own variation of god's fire; God's Lightning. 4000
years plus lichdom and you get alot of powerful spells.
This was pretty draining, but the resulting electrical explosion was enough to
make the statue shake a bit, along with banishing the one daedroth and harming
the other two.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 08:14 PM)
His eyes widen, and instead of the flames he usually uses, it
was lightning that surrounded him. He got slashed across the chest painfully by
one of the daedroth, the creature snapping at him angerily. He grabbed the
thing in the face, using his own variation of god's fire; God's Lightning. 4000
years plus lichdom and you get alot of powerful spells.
This was pretty draining, but the resulting electrical explosion was enough to
make the statue shake a bit, along with banishing the one daedroth and harming
the other two.
As the second Daedroth is sent back to Oblivion, the Imperial continues to
heal; he now looks merely like he's been badly burned instead of being a
walking charred corpse. The infusion of Slyvos's magicka seems to be aiding his
healing, though the cylinder's light continues to dim.
There is a rumbling sound as the statue shakes, and the air feels charged for a
moment with more than just lightning.
The Imperial's free hand glows with a green-black light. "My own favorite
spell," he sneers. "Tell me if it meets your standards, my
friend." He thrusts his palm forward and Slyvos is enveloped in an
enfeebling aura of magic, his strength being sapped and his health being eaten
away by poison.
"You put up a good fight but you're lost now," the Imperial says,
raising the mace. "Your magicka can't keep up with this much longer and
you'll die ... unless you submit. Now be a good slave and OBEY!" He brings
the mace down in a ferecous blow to Slyvos's head to emphesize the point.
(OOC: I'll start a new topic when the fight scenes are done)
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 02:25 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 08:08 PM)
Falco allowed Isidor to charge up the ridge. He knew that if he
followed he'd be to tired from running up a steep ridge to fight. He merely
took a winding path that takes about 5 minutes to get to the ridge from.
200+ Posts. Who will make the next one?
Isidor reached the top of the ridge and saw a group of bandits who were
laughing. Looking closer, Isidor saw Loki, lying on the ground, a sword to his
neck and a foot on his chest. He had been cut, and that's why he couldn't
defened himself. "You bastards. I will make you suffer."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 02:27 AM
Slyvos's eyes light up with flames before the mace hits it's
target, and a shield of fire, a very thick one, enveloped him and though the
mace hurt, the fool that wielded it was in even greater pain as his flesh
seared off once more, and Slyvos floated up above the daedroth.
'hmm... I think I'll break that little cylinder of your's...'
He used what magic he had left to cast a spell to increase his strength, a good
one, and punched a hole through the cylinder, disabling whatever magicks it
had.
'try and heal now fetcher.'
He shook his hand in pain from the impact, but watched with satisfaction as the
fool was beginning to die from the burn wounds.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 02:30 AM
The bandits numbered 8. All of wich were Dunmer. As such they
shared a hatred for nords and argonians. 4 of them had bows. The one who seemed
to be the leader spoke, "Don't move nord. Lest things get...
unpleasent."
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 08:30 PM)
The bandits numbered 8. All of wich were Dunmer. As such they
shared a hatred for nords and argonians. 4 of them had bows. The one who seemed
to be the leader spoke, "Don't move nord. Lest things get...
unpleasent."
Shaka had finally caught up to Isidor and Falco. He kept to the forest for the
moment, then opened a pouch and reached for a throwing spike; he stopped when
he realized this was the perfect time to try out the Amulet...
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 08:27 PM)
Slyvos's eyes light up with flames before the mace hits it's
target, and a shield of fire, a very thick one, enveloped him and though the
mace hurt, the fool that wielded it was in even greater pain as his flesh
seared off once more, and Slyvos floated up above the daedroth.
'hmm... I think I'll break that little cylinder of your's...'
He used what magic he had left to cast a spell to increase his strength, a good
one, and punched a hole through the cylinder, disabling whatever magicks it
had.
'try and heal now fetcher.'
He shook his hand in pain from the impact, but watched with satisfaction as the
fool was beginning to die from the burn wounds.
The reaction Slyvos gets is a bit more dramatic than he may have imagined. When
he breaks the cylinder, the green mist rushes out and he hears what sounds like
the combined yells of dozens of people filling his ears. The rushing mist
literally bowls Slyvos over in the air.
The Imperial howls, both in pain from the fire and with impotent rage.
"NNOOOOOO!!!! You fool; you know not what you have broken! The curse of
Molag Bal shall be upon your soul for this ..."
Suddenly, the two remaining Daedroth sieze the Imperial by the arms, and he
cries out once more. "uuuhhhaaaawwwwaahhhh ...!"
YOU FOOL; YOU HAVE LET THE SOULS YOU GATHERED IN MY NAME
ESCAPE, the Daedroths hiss in unison. FOR THIS, THINE OWN SOUL BE FORFIT.
The flames engulfing the Imperial burn even more brightly for a moment,
immolating the three figures. With a sudden whoosh, they disappear, leaving not
even ash to mark their presence.
The Mace of Molag Bal rolls across the floor.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 08:30 PM)
The bandits numbered 8. All of wich were Dunmer. As such they
shared a hatred for nords and argonians. 4 of them had bows. The one who seemed
to be the leader spoke, "Don't move nord. Lest things get...
unpleasent."
Isidor was so angry, the Dunmer's words weren't even heard. He walked to the
Dunmer and said "It will be very unpleasent." He swung the
sword, decapitating the leader. As the lackies prepared for attack, Isidor ran
at them, his inate instincts coursing through his viens.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 02:39 AM
Slyvos looks down at the mace, letting himself go down to the
floor, and picks the thing up.
'hmm... not as heavy as it looks.'
He swings it around a bit, and drops down.
'well, guess the ghost isn't here... wait. Souls...'
He turns around, wondering what he'll find...
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 04:37 PM)
Isidor was so angry, the Dunmer's words weren't even heard. He
walked to the Dunmer and said "It will be very unpleasent." He
swung the sword, decapitating the leader. As the lackies prepared for attack,
Isidor ran at them, his inate instincts coursing through his viens.
The bandits swarmed after Isidor. Two fell dead from saber thrusts to the back,
the two holding down Loki. Falco stood with his bloodied saber pointing to the
5 remaining bandits. " Tsk Tsk Tsk. When will you bandits learn. Sick them
Loki" They both attacked the bandits, catching them in a pincer movement.
Loki and Falco on one side of the bandits, and Isidor on the other.
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 08:37 PM)
Isidor was so angry, the Dunmer's words weren't even heard. He
walked to the Dunmer and said "It will be very unpleasent." He
swung the sword, decapitating the leader. As the lackies prepared for attack,
Isidor ran at them, his inate instincts coursing through his viens.
Unseen by Isidor, a patch of air rippled to one side of the bandits like the
air above a summer road. A bandit dropped with an ebony throwing spike in his
throat. His comrade to his right started to turn but was thrown to the ground,
struck by the flange of a nearly invisible Spear; blood fountained to earth.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 08:42 PM)
The bandits swarmed after Isidor. Two fell dead from saber
thrusts to the back, the two holding down Loki. Falco stood with his bloodied
saber pointing to the 5 remaining bandits. " Tsk Tsk Tsk. When will you
bandits learn. Sick them Loki" They both attacked the bandits, catching
them in a pincer movement. Loki and Falco on one side of the bandits, and
Isidor on the other.
Isidor smiled. Even in the heat of battle, he was happy that he was not
fighting alone. He kicked one of the Dunmer in the face, breaking his nose.
"Savage beasts" he muttered before he slashed him in the throat.
After one had fallen, another one went after him.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 08:39 PM)
Slyvos looks down at the mace, letting himself go down to the
floor, and picks the thing up.
'hmm... not as heavy as it looks.'
He swings it around a bit, and drops down.
'well, guess the ghost isn't here... wait. Souls...'
He turns around, wondering what he'll find...
Freed of the cylinder, the green mist begins to dispitate, forming into
distinct figures - emanicated, stooped figures, but smiling ones.
Free, free ... The faint voices touch Slyvos's ears, and two new figures
enter - Helvig and Freya, both smiling.
Mother! We found you at last ... Freya says, embracing a haggard-looking
Nord ghost with long grey hair; the two hold one another while Helvig looks at
Slyvos, the wounds on his body slowly fading.
You found her - we can never thank you enough, he says, his eyes shining
brightly. And you've saved dozens of other souls in the process - you are
truly a hero, and we give you our thanks.
The emanciated souls slowly straighten, their figures becoming more healthy
looking; Freya and Helvig look almost whole. Gradually, they begin to fade out.
I won't forget this; I swear I shall repay you for this kindness, Helvig
tells Slyvos. I heard your friends talking about your quest; perhaps someone
on this side can help you. I will find that someone, this I swear.
... And then, Slyvos is alone.
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 08:45 PM)
Isidor smiled. Even in the heat of battle, he was happy that he
was not fighting alone. He kicked one of the Dunmer in the face, breaking his
nose. "Savage beasts" he muttered before he slashed him in the
throat. After one had fallen, another one went after him.
"Three, two, and one ...." Shaka reappeared. Seeing that the wolf and
the two adventurers were holding their own, he waited in fighting stance, with
the Spear poised.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 02:50 AM
He sighs, taking a look at the cavern, and then gulping down a
restore magicka potion: one of Lor's so it's gonna work just fine. And then he
becomes invisible once more, the Mace of Molag Bal in hand, and heads back to
Dagon Fel, feeling invigorated. There was just something about killing that
necromancer that made him feel so alive...
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 02:51 AM
The one going after Isidor was quikly torn apart by Loki. The
last terrified bandit fell to the ground, blubbering and begging to be spared.
Falco kicked the bandit. " So Isidor, what should we do with this one? I
say we tie him up and toss him into the ocean. Or perhaps he could make a good
snack for Loki?"
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 08:50 PM)
He sighs, taking a look at the cavern, and then gulping down a
restore magicka potion: one of Lor's so it's gonna work just fine. And then he
becomes invisible once more, the Mace of Molag Bal in hand, and heads back to
Dagon Fel, feeling invigorated. There was just something about killing that
necromancer that made him feel so alive...
Slyvos sees Gram waiting outside the cave, watching intently, axe in hand. He
sees Gram slowly approach the cave, a concerned look on his bearded face.
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 08:51 PM)
The one going after Isidor was quikly torn apart by Loki. The
last terrified bandit fell to the ground, blubbering and begging to be spared.
Falco kicked the bandit. " So Isidor, what should we do with this one? I
say we tie him up and toss him into the ocean. Or perhaps he could make a good
snack for Loki?"
"Hold off," said Shaka, straightening and walking forward to Falco and
Isidor. "I don't like killing in cold blood."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 08:51 PM)
The one going after Isidor was quikly torn apart by Loki. The
last terrified bandit fell to the ground, blubbering and begging to be spared.
Falco kicked the bandit. " So Isidor, what should we do with this one? I
say we tie him up and toss him into the ocean. Or perhaps he could make a good
snack for Loki?"
Isidor walked over to the Dunmer and knelt down next to him "Run." He
turned back to Loki and petted him. "Free meat, boy."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 02:54 AM
Slyvos lets himself be visible, holding the mace at his side.
'Hail!'
He has a rather uncharacteristically smug look on his face.
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 08:53 PM)
Isidor walked over to the Dunmer and knelt down next to him
"Run." He turned back to Loki and petted him. "Free meat,
boy."
Shaka cursed and grabbed Isidor by the shoulder. "Nord, it's cowardly to
act like this. We're not bandits."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 03:00 AM
Falco smiled, "Wait I've got a better idea." Five
minutes later the bandit was hauling the guar corpse on his back to Dagon Fel.
Isidor, Shaka, and Falco were in the back with weapons ready. " Don't
worry good man when we reach Dagon fel we'll give you to the guards."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 29 2005, 08:55 PM)
Shaka cursed and grabbed Isidor by the shoulder. "Nord,
it's cowardly to act like this. We're not bandits."
"He is a fiend, and a murderer. Fine. Falco will decide his fate ."
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 09:00 PM)
Falco smiled, "Wait I've got a better idea." Five
minutes later the bandit was hauling the guar corpse on his back to Dagon Fel.
Isidor, Shaka, and Falco were in the back with weapons ready. " Don't
worry good man when we reach Dagon fel we'll give you to the guards."
"That's more like it," muttered Shaka as he walked on the bandit's
flank. He could understand how Loki being hurt would enrage Isidor, make him
put on the bear-shirt, but Shaka couldn't kill someone who begged for quarter.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 08:54 PM)
Slyvos lets himself be visible, holding the mace at his side.
'Hail!'
He has a rather uncharacteristically smug look on his face.
Gram whirls, sees Slyvos, and relaxes, staring into the Khajiit's eyes for a
moment.
A proud grin splits Gram's face and he claps his hands on Slyvos's shoulders,
laughing heartily. "By Kyne we shall make a Nordic spirit in you yet my
soon to be son!" he roars.
"Come! A warrior deserves a drink after a struggle such as that. Whoever
you just slew, the two of you made the cave shake; I almost came running in
when I saw the green mist billow out." He looks at the Mace with an
approving nod. "A fine weapon; I noticed my daughter has also taken up the
mace recently. We Nords practice with these things from the day we're old
enough to hold weapon and shield; I'll give you some pointers if you
like."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 03:08 AM
I think its time for a new thread.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 09:08 PM)
I think its time for a new thread.
Wait for Dagoth Lich to reply.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 03:09 AM
Slyvos grins, nodding.
'A drink sounds about good. Got some good news for Loranna too when we get
back.'
He looks to his new weapon, and then back to Gram.
'sure, best to learn how to use this thing while I'm at it.'
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jun 29 2005, 09:09 PM)
Slyvos grins, nodding.
'A drink sounds about good. Got some good news for Loranna too when we get
back.'
He looks to his new weapon, and then back to Gram.
'sure, best to learn how to use this thing while I'm at it.'
Loranna said I could say this:
LOCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 03:12 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
Info for Gram:
Race: Nord
Sex: Male
Hair: Red, full beard (think Red Hair from Conan the Barbarian)
Eyes: Blue
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, where she has been seeing to her domain's needs and
listening to her people's wants. She has recently begun constructing a more
permanent building for the healers in Ald Raathim and ordered the construction
of a new school, as well as tried to divy up the land of Daruhn
fairly and equitably between longtime residents and newcomers. She has also
recently accepted a runaway slave into her community, intending to pay for him
and free him.
She has also spoken with the Dunmer noblewoman Vendama and leard something of
Seresina's past, and had a most distressing dream foretelling the doom that
awaits her lands. She also is dealing with the fact that her scars on her chest
have become public knowledge.
Summary for Gram:
Gram is in Dagon Fel, having met and accepted some new people into the party
sent to find Kethiah and Seres. He has just clandestinely tracked down Slyvos
and found him, grinning from ear to ear, with the Mace of Molag Bal in hand and
with one nasty Imperial Daedra cultist very, very dead. He's off to get a
drink.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 03:14 AM
Summary for Falco Redflash
The argonian rouge is currently with Shaka an Isidor, escorting a bandit to
Dagon Fel guards.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 03:15 AM
Summary for Isidor: After kicking some
serious bandit booty (with the overwheling aid of Falco, Shaka and Loki, of
course) they're making their way back to Dagon Fel, with a bandit as prisoner
for the guards.
Edit: When they arrived in Dagon Fel, the Guards were walking around aimlessly,
as usual. "Oi! Guard! We found this scum" he pushed the prisoner
foward "up in the mountains. 'E attacked us, and nearly killed my
wolf." The Guards didn't seem to care much, but they shackeled him up and
pushed him towards their prison boat. Slapping his companions on the back, he
said "Let's get a drink. On me."
Posted by: Arynel Jun 30 2005, 03:17 AM
OOC:
The Breton Arynel is waiting near the End of the World Tavern in Dagon Fel.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 05:15 PM)
Summary for Isidor: After kicking some
serious bandit booty (with the aid of Falco, Shaka and Loki, of course) they're
making their way back to Dagon Fel, with a bandit as prisoner for the guards.
OOC: Oh please you give me too little credit.
IC: Falco could soon see the lights of Dagon Fel being put out for the night.
The only lights left were the scattered torches of the guards. " Where do
you want to unload this big smelly guar?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 29 2005, 09:20 PM)
OOC: Oh please you give me too little credit.
OOC: Fixed.
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 03:22 AM
Summary for Shaka: Returning to Dagon Fel with a bandit captive,
Isidor, and Falco. Talking to the assassin Kethiah has resulted in a seeming
dead end in the search for Seres.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jun 30 2005, 03:30 AM
Summary for Slyvos:
After his victory against the daedra worshipper/necromancer, and getting his
new weapon from the fool's corpse, he went for a drink and then, later, for
night lessons with the mace, thanks to Gram's help... hey he's gotta stay on
his soon to be father-in-law's good side, ya know?
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 09:15 PM)
Slapping his companions on the back, he said "Let's get a
drink. On me."
"Don't mind if I do," admitted Shaka. "Between the hunt and the
bandits, I feel like I'm in the Ashlands about now." The golden glow from
the End of the World's windows beckoned.
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 29 2005, 09:31 PM)
"Don't mind if I do," admitted Shaka.
"Between the hunt and the bandits, I feel like I'm in the Ashlands about
now." The golden glow from the End of the World's windows beckoned.
When they entered the bar, Isidor turned to Shaka and said "What'll you
drink?"
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 03:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 29 2005, 09:33 PM)
When they entered the bar, Isidor turned to Shaka and said
"What'll you drink?"
"Flin all right with you? Don't tell Gram, but mead's a little sweet for
my taste."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 29 2005, 09:35 PM)
Flin all right with you? Don't tell Gram, but mead's
a little sweet for my taste.
Isidor winked and said "Each 'is own, eh?" Isidor walked to the bar
and said "Two flins and a mead. Table o'er there."
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 06:54 AM
Ald Raathim
Night had fallen, and R'shasha felt good; he had a hot meal in him, and the
bracers were off, and the Lady of Daruhn had even sent the money which was to
buy his freedom from his hateful former master already, despite the siddenness
of R'shasha's appearance. Things were finally looking up for the escaped slave.
He settled into his room - a room in the actual castle no less, until a place
for him to stay could be found - and sighed, enjoying the creature comforts of
a soft bed and blankets that weren't moth-eaten and dirty. He didn't hear the
silent creeping of a massive form that slid carefully up to his door ...
===
Thidas had drawn night shift again for the castle, a fact which had made the
Dunmer warrior grumble slightly when he was told, but duty was duty and he was
a dutiful guard, so he patroled the castle as he was supposed to, eyes open for
any disturbance.
This new Lady was decent enough for an Outlander; she earned Jazbet's trust and
Thidas had, like most everyone, learned to trust and respect the former Khajiit
knight. The way this new Lady was running things though Thidas suspected that
sooner or later a Morag Tong assassin would be creeping through the corridors
here, so vigilence was called for.
A very faint sound caught Thidas's ear, and he turned to investigate. It seemed
to be coming from the general direction of the library. Hand on the hilt of his
sword, Thidas went to check the noise out. His nose itched a bit as a scent he
wouldn't expect to smell in the castle tickled his nostrils. Was that a dog he
smelled?
Then, as he turned the corner, a shadow fell over him and he barely had time to
gasp as sharp talons glinted in the low light ...
===
Loranna was asleep when a sudden scream jolted her awake, and jumping out of
bed, she grabbed a robe to throw on before looking outside the door. That
sounded like a man's scream ...
Then, she heard one of the servants - Anazul, a Khajiit of Jazbet's breed who
had a habit of walking the castle when he couldn't sleep. "Jephre, a
wer-" Then there was another scream - Anazul's, and Loranna's blood froze
in her veins.
Loranna was already running to the source of the scream when she heard other
noises, and she called out "Guards! Intruders!"
And then, a towering shape burst from out of the shadows, catching Loranna
off-guard, and she felt a powerful limb smack her into the wall, tearing her
flesh.
Posted by: Aki Jun 30 2005, 07:25 AM
Summary
Tohe, the young male breton Werewolf is still in Solunastra doing nothing of
any note, and for my own sake, he aint getting any summaries until something of
note happens there again and hes actually doing things in the story again. 
Reichi, the male Dunmer Werewolf is in the 'End of the World' Tavern, as he has
been, drinking and listening in on conversations using the Dagger of Senses.
----
Seeing the group of Isidor, Shaka, and Falco, Reichi stood, nodding to them.
"Heya folks," he said, smiling. Reichi subtley slipped the Dagger of
Senses into its' sheath. As useful as the enchanced senses were, he wouldn't
exactly seem very friendly if he was clutching a dagger. And none of them, to
Reichi's knowledge, knew of the Dagger's unique enchantment, so they would be
somewhat suspicious. Or so Reichi estimated.
"Where y'all been?"
Posted by: syronj Jun 30 2005, 07:51 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jun 30 2005, 01:25 AM)
[ Seeing the group of Isidor, Shaka, and Falco, Reichi stood,
nodding to them. "Heya folks," he said, smiling. Reichi subtley
slipped the Dagger of Senses into its' sheath.
"Where y'all been?"
Shaka nodded back. "Long story, Reichi. Some midnight hunting for guar
that turned into a bandit clearance." He watched Isidor for a moment to
see if Reichi's lupine eyes registered, but couldn't tell what Isidor was
thinking. Presumably Isidor had wolves as his totem, but Shaka was hazy on
Skyrim beliefs.
As he looked into the warm color of the flin in his glass, for some reason
Shaka thought of Ald Raathim for the first time in days. He wondered how
Solange was doing. Shaka hadn't warned her of the coming flood, not wanting to
alarm the people if there proved a way of preventing the disaster.
He wondered how Loranna was faring. Probably enduring the usual boring routine
of nobles' obligations -- as far as he understood such things. Nothing that
resourceful woman couldn't handle.
Posted by: Loranna Jun 30 2005, 08:34 AM
Ald Raathim
One servant slain, one guard badly wounded, Dram thought to himself. One recent
arrival spirited away, and one Lady of Daruhn in a decidedly unhappy mood. A
rather busy night, from the looks of it.
Werewolves, an unknown number but from the accounts at least three if not more.
While the household had slept, as near as Dram could determine, the
lycanthropes quietly snuck into the castle, took out the night guard and
portman - though not outright killed either, Dram noted - and made off with the
Khajiit who had just come to Ald Raathim that very day. Two other people -
Anazul and Loranna - had been attacked as well, though from everything Dram
could tell, neither of them had been specifically targeted; more likely both
managed to put themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The entrances to the castle had been locked from the inside, making it
difficult for the guards outside to get inside to help. By all accounts, the
werewolves had only been in the castle for a few minutes, striking quickly and
heading outside - and once they made it to the beach, they simply had vanished,
their tracks gone. Guards were searching for them now, but Dram doubted they'd
find anything.
Even the one werewolf that had been incapacitated - by the Lady's magic - had
vanished without a trace; she had subdued the beast and gone to fetch some
guards and a scarce two moments later, the unconscious hulk of a werewolf was
simply gone.
It defied all conventional knowledge of werebeasts; already the servants were
whispering that the wolves had been ghosts, not fleshy monsters. The Lady
Loranna was scowling, wanting answers, and no one seemed to have any. So Dram
cleared his throat and replied quietly to his Lady.
"For the past couple of years, my Lady, there had been rumors that the
House had ... domesticated a pack of werewolves, and had been using them to
procure new slaves and track down fleeing ones," he said. "We had not
given these rumors much credence; tonight, I believe my opinion on the matter
has changed."
" ... Domesticated werewolves?" Loranna asked, slightly incredulous.
The idea was crazy - until you took into account werefolk like Reichi and Eya
and Tohe. Then the idea was simply scary.
Dram shrugged. "So the rumors said," he replied. "Nothing is
known about them, save that they are said to have never lost a slave they have
been sent to track. They are rarely seen; they just appear out of nowhere,
strike, and fade away, like tonight. Rarely does anyone outright die by their
claws, though they certainly could do much more damage if they so chose - I
suspect that is intentional."
Loranna frowned. "Anazul ..." she muttered, though she had seen the
wounds herself. The claw strikes were not in of themselves lethal; they had
been meant to wound and incapacitate, like the blow that had been dealt her.
Anazul died as much from fright as from his wounds; had Loranna been a little
faster, she might have saved him even, but she had found Thidas first and
stopped to heal him.
"Yes, Anazul," Dram said grimly. "I shall double the guards
henceforth, my Lady, and begin a full investigation into how these werewolves
slipped in so easily."
Members of the search party returned; Loranna turned a questioning look upon
them, but they simply shook their heads.
" ... I promised to help him," Loranna muttered dully.
"You could not have foreseen this, my Lady," Dram told Loranna.
"The wolves were likely hot on R'shasha's heels, and as I said - they are
just rumored to exist to many."
" ... A cold comfort at best," Loranna sighed. " ... Come;
there's much to do ere the dawn ..."
Posted by: Nalion Jun 30 2005, 10:42 AM
Summary:
Nalion, male Breton mage is currently staying in the End of the World inn of
Dagon Fel.
He had busied himself with writing down some notes and kept his eyes and ears
open for information that could help them in their search for Seres.
Posted by: w0nders Jun 30 2005, 02:29 PM
Dante, somewhere-
It was cold tonight, Dante could feel it. His hair flapped gently in the
breeze, as his hand enclosed the hilt of his sword. A figure was approaching,
one who he had known would be. “You came.” A dark voice said, the silhouetted
character stopped several feet from Dante, planting its feet with a loud
ruffling noise.
“I always do.” Dante replied smugly, planting his own feet and drawing his
sword. He was drastically unarmoured tonight, only wearing his indoril boots
and the gauntlets he had acquired from Rarnil.
“Hm.” The figure grunted, as Dante noticed a large, dark fabric flutter to the
floor beside it. Obviously a coat, after it was removed Dante could see that
the figure was wearing a suit of stained silver armour, the moonlight
illuminating it beautifully. But it was missing something…it took Dante some
time to realise what, but once he did his eyes almost burst out of their
sockets.
Gauntlets.
“I believe you have something that belongs to me.” The figure said, stepping
forward slightly, the light now illuminating a length of chain wrapped around
the figure’s torso.
Dante growled, before extending his arm, the tip of his blade pointing towards
the figure. “Then you are quite welcome to come claim them!” He shouted back,
in the noblest voice he could manage.
At this the figure smirked, a smirk barely visible from Dante’s position. It
stepped forward, the moonlight washing over its face.
A vampire.
It began to unravel a certain length of the chain; Dante noticed the large,
gruesome hook at one end, which was now in the vampire’s hand.
With a hiss, the hook went sailing towards Dante, the chain looping over his
out stretched arm once, then under in the other direction before leaving a huge
gash across his chest. Dante moaned, before falling to a knee, quickly being
yanked up again as the large, sickening crack of his arm breaking ensued. His
sword hit the ground, followed shortly by his quivering form, as the hook and
chain slivered back to its owner. As if having a mind of it’s own.
“Hook, line and sinker.”
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 02:53 PM
Isidor sat at the bar, his blood still pumping. The hunt had
been exhilirating, and he was glad to have done it. "Hey, barmaid, how
much is a bed?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jun 30 2005, 06:18 PM
Falco yawned. " Excellent thought Isidor.I should be
getting some sleep also." He tossed the innkeep 10 gold, wich he had
stolen from the man earlier. The innkeep tossed him a key to the rom. And then
sat back tom ponder how he still hadn't made any profits in the last few days.
Posted by: Aki Jun 30 2005, 06:58 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jun 30 2005, 01:51 AM)
Shaka nodded back. "Long story, Reichi. Some
midnight hunting for guar that turned into a bandit clearance." He
watched Isidor for a moment to see if Reichi's lupine eyes registered, but
couldn't tell what Isidor was thinking. Presumably Isidor had wolves as
his totem, but Shaka was hazy on Skyrim beliefs.
"Shame i missed it, i like hunting, even if Shortblades are a bit less
than useful with it," Reichi replied. Of course, hunting alone and with
tooth and fang is far more enjoyable than that... Reichi mentally added.
"Bandits are even more fun to hunt than guar, you don't have to cut 'em up
to get the stuff that can be sold for profit."
Posted by: Stargazey Jun 30 2005, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jun 30 2005, 12:58 PM)
"Shame i missed it, i like hunting, even if Shortblades are
a bit less than useful with it," Reichi replied. Of course, hunting
alone and with tooth and fang is far more enjoyable than that... Reichi
mentally added. "Bandits are even more fun to hunt than guar, you don't
have to cut 'em up to get the stuff that can be sold for profit."
"You missed quite a fight, Dunmer. These Argonians can hold their weight
in battle." Isidor tossed ten gold on the counter and took the key of the
counter. "G'night."
Posted by: Aki Jul 1 2005, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jun 30 2005, 05:08 PM)
You missed quite a fight, Dunmer. These Argonians can hold
their weight in battle." Isidor tossed ten gold on the counter and took
the key of the counter. "G'night.
"Apparently so," Reichi said, grinning. "Night, watch out for
Ghosts, they like to come back recently. Not just the nice ones either, the
annoying vengeful ones too."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 1 2005, 02:40 AM
As Falco went to his room he passed by Merlys, the barmaid from
earlier. When she walked past him he was about to greet her. Suddenly he felt a
strange chill go down his spine. He looked back at her as she went into her own
room. He had felt something odd. There was something about this girl he didn't
trust. She had a strange aura around her. Falco decided to pay close attention
to her from now on. He entered his room closed the door and quikly fell asleep.
Posted by: S'reddit Jul 1 2005, 08:18 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jun 30 2005, 05:40 PM)
As Falco went to his room he passed by Merlys, the barmaid from
earlier. When she walked past him he was about to greet her. Suddenly he felt a
strange chill go down his spine. He looked back at her as she went into her own
room. He had felt something odd. There was something about this girl he didn't
trust. She had a strange aura around her. Falco decided to pay close attention
to her from now on. He entered his room closed the door and quikly fell asleep.
The next morning, Merlys and Kethiah were both gone.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 1 2005, 08:50 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Jul 1 2005, 02:18 AM)
The next morning, Merlys and Kethiah were both gone.
Dagon Fel
The night had been one of the best for the small fishing community in some
time; not only had a troublesome gang of bandits been dealt with, but the
ghosts which had been giving people restless nights of sleep had seemed to
quiet down too - or at least most of them.
Gram emerges from the End Of The World, feeling refreshed after a good night's
sleep. His lessons to Slyvos had gone well, and apparently one of the spirits
Slyvos had helped had promised to help them with their current quest. An
unexpected but most welcome piece of luck, that.; Shaka had also met up with
Kethiah already, so the purpose of their trip out here was fulfilled.
Ambling out to the docks, Gram inquires about the next boat heading to Ald
Raathim; it seemed a good time to head back and let his daughter know what the
party had found.
Ald Raathim
Loranna comes out of her alchemy workshop, having found it hard to get back to
sleep after the werewolf attack. Some silver and some of the more pungent
reagents in her possession proved to be of use to her over the night.
Dram was still busy with his investigations, Kallen seemed to have most of
today's business under control, and Razbiah remarked that her Lady looked like
she'd been up all night. Maybe she'd catch a nap this morning; yes, a nap
sounded good, then she'd discuss things with Dram and plan their next move ...
Posted by: Arynel Jul 1 2005, 08:58 PM
The Breton Arynel made his way to the docks.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 1 2005, 09:02 PM
Slyvos was back to his old self after the excitement of last night,
the adrenaline rush of killing the necromancer abated.
He stood, away from mostly everyone and anyone in a little place by the
docks...
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 1 2005, 09:02 PM
Falco approached Gram. " Gram, my friend may I ask a favor
of you? I know that since you no longer need travel to Vas youdon't need me as
a guide. But this time in Dagon Fel has rekindled my love of adventuring. Would
you be so kind as to allow me to continue on in the group? I swear you would
not get the slightest of trouble from myself."
Posted by: syronj Jul 1 2005, 09:08 PM
After a quick breakfast, Shaka had gone a little past the harbor to practice
unarmed combat and meditate. The morning sun gleamed off the bronze-colored
spires of the dwemer ruins to the northeast.
Clapping his hands together once, Shaka stood and walked over to the others.
His gear was already packed, and Shaka wore the Dragonbone Cuirass again. He
had not worn it while inside the town for the most part.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 1 2005, 09:11 PM
Nalion sat on a stone near the docks and watched the waves. His
chin was cupped in one hand and he seemed deep in tought.
The mage wore the garment that he used to wear when adventuring, a sturdy robe
of black and brown wool, a pouch at his side and the Dagger of Senses at his
belt. His steel staff leaned at a barrel nearby.
As he saw the adventurers approaching, he smiled. The Breton stood and grabbed
his staff and joined the group.
"It is back to Ald Raathim, I guess. Yes, I think we have accomplished
what we needed to do here. Let us make haste, for the earlier this situation is
solved, the better."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 1 2005, 09:17 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 03:02 PM)
Falco approached Gram. " Gram, my friend may I ask a favor
of you? I know that since you no longer need travel to Vas youdon't need me as
a guide. But this time in Dagon Fel has rekindled my love of adventuring. Would
you be so kind as to allow me to continue on in the group? I swear you would
not get the slightest of trouble from myself."
"I've already reserved passage for you as well as our new companion
Isidor," Gram says with a grin. "I can smell further adventure on the
wind once we get back to my daughter's lands."
The weather, though not as favorable as it had been for the trip to Dagon Fel,
was nonetheless suitable for sailing, and the Inner Sea
calm. The boat makes good time, and by the next morning, the castle od Ald
Raathim comes into view.
Gram fans himself as the boat appraches the harbor; this far south into
Morrowind it was noticably warmer than Dagon Fel, whose climate agreed with the
burly Nord much more than did this one.
Posted by: syronj Jul 1 2005, 09:19 PM
"Morning, friends. Gram, I still don't feel right about hitting a wall in
our search for Seres .... but Kethiah says she will keep her ear to the ground
for us."
Shaka felt the humidity of Ald Raathim with gratitude. It already felt more
like home, more home than his native Black Marsh, left behind long ago in
search of knowledge.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 1 2005, 09:29 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 09:19 PM)
Morning, friends. Gram, I still don't feel right
about hitting a wall in our search for Seres .... but Kethiah says she will
keep her ear to the ground for us.
Shaka felt the humidity of Ald Raathim with gratitude. It already felt
more like home, more home than his native Black Marsh, left behind long ago in
search of knowledge.
"I think that Kethiah is capable enough to find us here if she finds out
something new. And I also doubt that we would have found further information if
we had visited the Ashlanders. They are not very friendly to outlanders."
Nalion answered. And we do not know how they will react after all that
happened at Hogithum, especially with the Ahemmusa. the mage added in
thought.
Nalion approached a watchman guarding the docks. "Please send word to Lady
Dres Loranna that we seek an audience with her."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 1 2005, 09:36 PM
" ... I see; the castle is really that easy to sneak
into?" Loranna asks Dram after hearing his initial report.
"With respect my Lady, one would need to be well-trained in the arts of
infiltration to do what those werewolves did last night," Dram countered
politely. "But yes; at that level of skill, these weaknesses I found are
exploitable. However, we can ..."
Dram and Loranna are interupted by a servant. "Forgive the interuption my
Lady, but your father and friends have returned from Dagon Fel."
Loranna turns to Dram, but the Dunmer guard is already nodding and saying
"I shall begin what needs to be done, my Lady."
"Thank you Dram," Loranna says as she goes to greet her friends in
the main hall. "Welcome back, everyone," she says, smiling. "And
hello to the new faces I see; I am Dres Loranna Pyrel, welcome to Ald Raathim."
"Couldn't you put the Dres part after the Pyrel part ..." Gram
mutters to himself.
Posted by: syronj Jul 1 2005, 09:38 PM
"I think that Kethiah is capable enough to find us here if
she finds out something new. And I also doubt that we would have found further
information if we had visited the Ashlanders. They are not very friendly to
outlanders." Nalion answered.
Hearing Nalion's counsel, Shaka was silent for a moment as he thought on that.
Dagon Fel had been isolated from the main part of Vvardenfell by distance, as
ever, and Ald Raathim was verdant still. Shaka tended to forget sometimes the
extent of the devastation wrought by Red Mountain
that Hogithum.
After salvaging a few of his possessions from Caldera, Shaka had left for
southern Vvardenfell. Most of the destruction on the island had been
second-hand accounts for him since then.
Looking at the Lady of Daruhn's land, he felt anew a desire to help it survive
however he might. He could see townsfolk fishing off the breakwater from here; a
child stood and waved at the sight of their vessel's return.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 1 2005, 09:42 PM
Falco saw Loranna. He approached and kissed her hand.
"Greetings M'Lady.I am Falco Redflash. A newer member of this adventuing
party. Your lands are indeed magnificent to behold."
Posted by: syronj Jul 1 2005, 09:51 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 03:42 PM)
Falco saw Loranna. He approached and kissed her hand.
"Greetings M'Lady.I am Falco Redflash. A newer member of this adventuing
party. Your lands are indeed magnificent to behold."
Smiling despite himself, Shaka stepped forward. "Falco, you've only seen
the harbor so far. My lady, may I introduce the Rogue-as-you-may-have-guessed,
Falco; and this is Isidor, originally of Skyrim."
He thought her eyes looked a little worn. What had happened while they were up
north?
Posted by: Nalion Jul 1 2005, 09:58 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 09:51 PM)
Smiling despite himself, Shaka stepped forward.
"Falco, you've only seen the harbor so far. My lady, may I introduce
the Rogue-as-you-may-have-guessed, Falco; and this is Isidor, originally
of Skyrim."
He thought her eyes looked a little worn. What had happened while they
were up north?
Nalion chuckled and grinned at Shaka and Falco, then his face quickly turned
serious again.
"We have news, Loranna. And it seems you have, too. The guards have been
increased, as I see.", Nalion told the Nordic woman, clearly not
comfortable to adress this matter where servants could overhear the words.
"Could we all move to the study to discuss this?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 1 2005, 09:58 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 11:51 AM)
Smiling despite himself, Shaka stepped forward.
"Falco, you've only seen the harbor so far. My lady, may I introduce
the Rogue-as-you-may-have-guessed, Falco; and this is Isidor, originally
of Skyrim."
He thought her eyes looked a little worn. What had happened while they
were up north?
Falco smiled rougishly, "Well that may be so but I can already tell these
lands are truly great."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 1 2005, 10:04 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 03:58 PM)
Falco smiled rougishly, "Well that may be so but I can
already tell these lands are truly great."
"And I can tell that someone is about to recieve a lesson in how
Nords get their points across," Gram says, laying a heavy hand on Falco's
shoulder. "Let's not dwell overmuch on the greatness of these lands, shall
we lad?" He gives a friendly, 'I'm Going To Knock You Senseless' grin.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 03:58 PM)
Nalion chuckled and grinned at Shaka and Falco, then his face
quickly turned serious again.
"We have news, Loranna. And it sems you have, too. The guards have been
increased, as I see.", Nalion told the Nordic woman, clearly not comfortable
to adress this matter where servants could overhear the words. "Could we
all move to the study to discuss this?"
"Yes; let's go to the study," Loranna says, giving her father a
glance. "Dad, don't ring his bell in the castle; it makes people
nervous."
"I'm just trying to be a good father," Gram counters.
"I'm perfectly cabale of ringing bells myself," Loranna smiles,
making Gram frown and mutter "The study it is then; I take it more wine
this time ..."
Loranna leads everyone up to the study, and has wine from High Rock brought for
peoples' refreshments.
" ... It's been fairly busy here while you were gone," she comments
as she sips the wine. "But I'm burning to know what happened in Vas; what
did Kethiah have to say?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 1 2005, 10:10 PM
Falco looked quite offended. " Good sir Why would you want
to ring my bell. I was merely complimenting the lady on the most excellent work
she has done governing these lands. Oh and Lady Loranna the basic some of our
meeting with Kethiah was that she didn't know where young master Seres was
either. She did however explain that there may have been some foul play afoot
regarding the death of Raithmat. I'm quite sure Shaka can fill in the
details."
Posted by: syronj Jul 1 2005, 10:13 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 04:04 PM)
Loranna leads everyone up to the study, and has wine from High
Rock brought for peoples' refreshments.
" ... It's been fairly busy here while you were gone," she comments
as she sips the wine. "But I'm burning to know what happened in Vas;
what did Kethiah have to say?"
Shaka accepted the crystal glass with a nod of thanks. He had a feeling Loranna
was understating the situation greatly ......
He decided to tell Loranna another time how Raithmat had met his end, and by
what herbs. Still too many pairs of ears here, no matter how trusted most of
them were. "Kethiah told me the werewolf attack on the Ashlanders was no
accident; Raithmat staged it as cover for a Morag Tong writ on Seres."
"Kethiah wasn't personally involved that day. She's going to check her
guild contacts to see if she can find out more, but Kethiah thinks all the
village, including Seres, died that day."
Seeing Loranna's expression, Shaka added: "My lady, I can't accept that we
could have failed in our mission for you. I wonder if there's any chance some
of the Ashlanders could have escaped that day. ...."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 1 2005, 10:22 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 04:13 PM)
Shaka accepted the crystal glass with a nod of thanks. He
had a feeling Loranna was understating the situation greatly ......
He decided to tell Loranna another time how Raithmat had met his end, and by
what herbs. Still too many pairs of ears here, no matter how trusted most
of them were. "Kethiah told me the werewolf attack on the Ashlanders
was no accident; Raithmat staged it as cover for a Morag Tong writ on
Seres."
"Kethiah wasn't personally involved that day. She's going to check
her guild contacts to see if she can find out more, but Kethiah thinks all the
village, including Seres, died that day."
Seeing Loranna's expression, Shaka added: "My lady, I can't accept
that we could have failed in our mission for you. I wonder if there's any
chance some of the Ashlanders could have escaped that day. ...."
Loranna's expression was indeed less than sunny, though Shaka and the others
might notice the mention of werewolves does not seem to surprise her.
"I see," Loranna says. "I had spoken with Lady Vendama; she
mentioned that the Ashlander village was destroyed by werewolves. It seems that
Raithmat sent Seresina away before Seres was born, but allowed Seresina herself
to return after giving birth. The poor girl tried to make amends with her
father, but news of Seres's deah utterly wrecked her."
" ... If any Ashlanders escaped, it's probable that they would have ended
up dead after Hogithum anyway," Loranna continues, frowning. "You
haven't failed, Shaka; you found out exactly what I asked you to find out. I
knew there was a possibility that Kethiah would have bad news for us ..."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 1 2005, 10:32 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 10:22 PM)
Loranna's expression was indeed less than sunny, though Shaka
and the others might notice the mention of werewolves does not seem to surprise
her.
"I see," Loranna says. "I had spoken with Lady Vendama;
she mentioned that the Ashlander village was destroyed by werewolves. It
seems that Raithmat sent Seresina away before Seres was born, but allowed
Seresina herself to return after giving birth. The poor girl tried to
make amends with her father, but news of Seres's deah utterly wrecked
her."
" ... If any Ashlanders escaped, it's probable that they would have ended
up dead after Hogithum anyway," Loranna continues, frowning.
"You haven't failed, Shaka; you found out exactly what I asked you to find
out. I knew there was a possibility that Kethiah would have bad news for
us ..."
Nalion nodded, the early sunlight shining through the windows reflected in his
eyes. "Confirmation of an information by a second source is always to be
appreciated. It will back up your arguments."
Somehow, the mages expression seemed puzzled, as if he wanted to put pieces of
a riddle together, but they did not fit properly.
Posted by: syronj Jul 1 2005, 10:36 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 04:32 PM)
Somehow, the mages expression though seemed puzzled, as if he wanted to put
pieces of a riddle together, but they did not fit properly.
Shaka held the glass in both hands for the moment, his head down in thought. He
didn't want this day to come, but perhaps he should start thinking of how he
could help in the event that the town had to evacuate to higher ground in less
than a month. It seemed almost futile. Where could the people of Ald Raathim
find safety?
Even if they did survive the flood, how could Loranna rule lands that had
disappeared forever beneath the waters? Shaka was too old to want to pull up
stakes again so soon.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 1 2005, 10:39 PM
Falc piped up, "Well is there any there any others who may
be able to fulfll Rithmats Demands?Or was Seres the only one?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 1 2005, 10:42 PM
Loranna turns her gaze to look at the others. "Did anyone
else have anything to add?" she asks.
Gram speaks up. "Slyvos had a moment of heroism where he took down a
worshipper of Molag Bal, and in the process he helped put two more ghosts to
rest; one of those ghosts has promised to help us somehow." He frowns.
"Though of course, we can't rely on that."
Loranna smiles, briefly thinking of how to tease the full story out of Slyvos
later; her tearstreaks catch the light, making her face look that much more radiant.
"I see ..."
Then, she is frowning, thinking again of the situation. " ... You know,
it's very odd to have a pack of trained werewolf assassins," she mentions.
"Though apparently the idea caught on; it seems House Dres has a pack of
werewolf slavers. I got to meet them last night - they're very good at their
work."
Loranna's lips tighten into a grimace.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 1 2005, 10:43 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 10:36 PM)
Shaka held the glass in both hands for the moment, his head down
in thought. He didn't want this day to come, but perhaps he should start
thinking of how he could help in the event that the town had to evacuate to
higher ground in less than a month. It seemed almost futile. Where
could the people of Ald Raathim find safety?
Even if they did survive the flood, how could Loranna rule lands that had
disappeared forever beneath the waters? Shaka was too old to want to pull
up stakes again so soon.
Despite the ever present difficulty of reading Argonian facial expressions,
Nalion could feel doubt and fear in Shaka. Nalion himself, though he admitted
that the situation was troubling, remained calm.
He rose from his seat and began to pace slowly up and down, carefully measuring
his steps, as if he would deliberately set one foot in front of the other and
as if there was not a single thought left than doing just this: Walking.
Then he lifted his head and spoke up.
"We do not know all the details yet. There are pieces of the puzzle still
missing. Search your minds, friends. What has happened that might be important.
Happened in Dagon Fel, happened in Ald Raathim. Anything out of the ordinary?
Remarkable? Strange? Dangerous?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 1 2005, 10:43 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 04:42 PM)
Loranna turns her gaze to look at the others. "Did
anyone else have anything to add?" she asks.
Gram speaks up. "Slyvos had a moment of heroism where he took down a
worshipper of Molag Bal, and in the process he helped put two more ghosts to
rest; one of those ghosts has promised to help us somehow." He
frowns. "Though of course, we can't rely on that."
Loranna smiles, briefly thinking of how to tease the full story out of Slyvos
later; her tearstreaks catch the light, making her face look that much more
radiant. "I see ..."
Then, she is frowning, thinking again of the situation. " ... You
know, it's very odd to have a pack of trained werewolf assassins," she
mentions. "Though apparently the idea caught on; it seems House Dres
has a pack of werewolf slavers. I got to meet them last night - they're
very good at their work."
Loranna's lips tighten into a grimace.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 04:39 PM)
Falc piped up, "Well is there any there any others who may
be able to fulfll Rithmats Demands?Or was Seres the only one?"
"Only the son of his son or the son of his daughter," Loranna says.
"And to be honest, I'm pretty sure they're one and the same."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 1 2005, 10:53 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 10:42 PM)
Then, she is frowning, thinking again of the situation.
" ... You know, it's very odd to have a pack of trained werewolf
assassins," she mentions. "Though apparently the idea caught
on; it seems House Dres has a pack of werewolf slavers. I got to meet
them last night - they're very good at their work."
Nalion stopped abruptly, gazing sharply at Loranna. He seemed... different, in
a way.
"Wait. Repeat that. Werewolves in Ald Raathim? Domesticated ones?"
"Ah, some information we have at this time is contradicting the knowledge
we have now. Maybe a closer investigation of the facts we have at hand may
yield more."
The mages eyes shone, he clearly knew something now.
"Werewolves attacked Seres."
"Seres is dead."
"Raithmat clearly wants to see his son."
"Domesticated werewolves are used by House Dres."
"Don't you feel something is wrong here? Look at the information with
critical eyes. Something is illogical here. Find it!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 1 2005, 10:56 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 12:53 PM)
Nalion stopped abruptly, gazing sharply at Loranna. He seemed...
different, in a way.
"Wait. Repeat that. Werewolves in Ald Raathim? Domesticated ones?"
"Ah, some information we have at this time is contradicting the knowledge
we have now. Maybe a closer investigation of the facts we have at hand may
yield more."
The mages eyes shone now, he clearly knew something now
"Werewolves attacked Seres."
"Seres is dead."
"Raithmat clearly wants to see his son."
"Domesticated werewolves are used by House Dres."
"Don't you feel something is wrong here? Look at the information with
critical eyes."
Falco starightened up, "Are you implying that the same werewolves attacked
the camp those many years ago? If so we may be able to track the ones that
attacked last night and find out who sent them. With that knowledge we may be
able to piece the puzzle together. Brilliant.
Posted by: syronj Jul 1 2005, 11:00 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 04:56 PM)
Falco starightened up, "Are you implying that the same
werewolves attacked the camp those many years ago? If so we may be able to
track the ones that attacked last night and find out who sent them. With that
knowledge we may be able to piece the puzzle together. Brilliant.
Shaka's head snapped up. "Werewolves, here? ..." He thought for a
second. "Falco, it may not have been the same werewolves as eighteen years
ago. But if Raithmat thought Seres had been killed, why would he demand him in
the first place? Could Seres have been .... I don't know, kidnapped by the
first werewolves and changed into one of them?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 1 2005, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 01:00 PM)
Shaka's head snapped up. "Werewolves, here?
..." He thought for a second. "Falco, it may not have
been the same werewolves as eighteen years ago. But if Raithmat thought
Seres had been killed, why would he demand him in the first place? Could
Seres have been .... I don't know, kidnapped by the first werewolves and
changed into one of them?"
" Tis' possible. I believe that our best lead as of now is to track down
those werewolves from last night."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 1 2005, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 10:56 PM)
Falco starightened up, "Are you implying that the same
werewolves attacked the camp those many years ago? If so we may be able to
track the ones that attacked last night and find out who sent them. With that
knowledge we may be able to piece the puzzle together. Brilliant.
"Think some more, friend, I said some of the information we have does not
fit with the rest."
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 11:00 PM)
Shaka's head snapped up. "Werewolves, here?
..." He thought for a second. "Falco, it may not have
been the same werewolves as eighteen years ago. But if Raithmat thought
Seres had been killed, why would he demand him in the first place? Could
Seres have been .... I don't know, kidnapped by the first werewolves and
changed into one of them?"
"Exactly."
"Why would a ghost seek his dead son on mundus?
"Contradiction."
"Logical conclusion: the son must be alive."
"Question: What is likely to happen to someone who is attacked by
werewolves and survives?"
Posted by: Arynel Jul 1 2005, 11:06 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 03:04 PM)
Think some more, friend, I said some of the information we
have does not fit with the rest.
"Exactly."
"Why would a ghost seek his dead son on mundus?
"Contradiction."
"Logical conclusion: the son must be alive."
"Question: What is likely to happen to someone who is attacked by
werewolves and survives?"
"I dare to guess," Arynel interjected, after being silent for some
time, "that he is at present a werewolf himself."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 1 2005, 11:09 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 05:04 PM)
Think some more, friend, I said some of the information we
have does not fit with the rest.
"Exactly."
"Why would a ghost seek his dead son on mundus?
"Contradiction."
"Logical conclusion: the son must be alive."
"Question: What is likely to happen to someone who is attacked by
werewolves and survives?"
"He becomes a werewolf himself unless cured in time," Loranna says,
smiling. "And everyone else in his village was supposedly killed; who
would heal him in time?"
"As it happens, I know at least where the werewolves from last night
went," she continues. "They came to snatch back a Khajiit slave who
fled to Ald Raathim, who I had just promised safe asylum to. I'd even sent
compensation to his former master not even twelve hours before the werewolves
took him away."
Posted by: syronj Jul 1 2005, 11:10 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 1 2005, 05:06 PM)
I dare to guess," Arynel interjected, after being
silent for some time, "that he is at present a werewolf himself.
Mara, thought Shaka. I should have thought of this more deeply. "What
would Seres be like by now," Shaka wondered aloud. "Eighteen years of
being a predator by night. Is he even his own man, or someone's slave?"
"My lady, you say you compensated the owner. Should we start with
him?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 1 2005, 11:17 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 01:10 PM)
Mara, thought Shaka. I should have thought of this more
deeply. "What would Seres be like by now," Shaka wondered
aloud. "Eighteen years of being a predator by night. Is he
even his own man, or someone's slave?"
"As it happens, I know at least where the werewolves from last night
went," she continues. "They came to snatch back a Khajiit slave who
fled to Ald Raathim, who I had just promised safe asylum to. I'd even sent
compensation to his former master not even twelve hours before the werewolves
took him away."
"My lady, you say you compensated the owner. Should we start with
him?"
" Well My dear lady, who was the owner?" He seems to be the prime
supect behind this entire conspiracy."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 1 2005, 11:26 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 1 2005, 11:06 PM)
I dare to guess," Arynel interjected, after being
silent for some time, "that he is at present a werewolf himself.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 11:09 PM)
He becomes a werewolf himself unless cured in time,"
Loranna says, smiling. "And everyone else in his village was
supposedly killed; who would heal him in time?
"As it happens, I know at least where the werewolves from last night
went," she continues. "They came to snatch back a Khajiit slave
who fled to Ald Raathim, who I had just promised safe asylum to. I'd even
sent compensation to his former master not even twelve hours before the
werewolves took him away."
"True and true, my friends." Nalion answered with a smile. "And
if I might add, from my time in House Telvanni I know that potions which could
cure diseases were a valuable trading good among ashlanders and rather rare.
Fighting the diseases roaming the ashlands did in fact result in low stocks of
these vital elixirs."
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 11:10 PM)
Mara, thought Shaka. I should have thought of this more
deeply. "What would Seres be like by now," Shaka wondered
aloud. "Eighteen years of being a predator by night. Is he
even his own man, or someone's slave?"
"My lady, you say you compensated the owner. Should we start with
him?"
QUOTE
Well My dear lady, who was the owner?" He seems to
be the prime supect behind this entire conspiracy.
"I don't think that the owner of these hunters is the villain in this
scheme, yet I do believe that he may point us at least to the whereabouts of a
werewolf that may bear the name Seres."
"After all, Seresina returned and sought to make amends with Raithmat.
Maybe the son did, too?" Nalion asked and moved slowly back to his seat.
The gleam in his eyes had vanished, yet he seemed content with what just
happened. He took up his glass of wine that he did not touch until now, admired
its rich colour and drank a deep swallow. Then, the mage sat down and gazed
into the assembled group.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 1 2005, 11:33 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 05:26 PM)
True and true, my friends." Nalion answered with a
smile. "And if I might add, from my time in House Telvanni I know that
potions which could cure diseases were a valuable trading good among ashlanders
and rather rare. Fighting the diseases roaming the ashlands did in fact result
in low stocks of these vital elixirs.
"I don't think that the owner of these hunters is the villain in
this scheme, yet I do believe that he may point us at least to the whereabouts
of a werewolf that may bear the name Seres."
"After all, Seresina returned and sought to make amends with Raithmat.
Maybe the son did, too?" Nalion asked and moved slowly back to his seat.
The gleam in his eyes had vanished, yet he seemed content with what just
happened. He took up his glass of wine that he did not touch until now, admired
its rich colour and drank a deep swallow. Then, the mage sat down and gazed
into the assembled group.
"Right now Nalion dear all we really know is that Seres is still alive and
that he is very likely a werewolf," Loranna says. "I get the feeling
that he doesn't know anything about his parentage; his own mother had left him
behind and anyone who could tell him who his parents were was dead."
Nalion can see Loranna looking at him with an odd little smile.
"The man in question is Dres Bradas," Loranna answers Falco.
"His lands, Ald Rarayn, are to the north of Ald Raathim. He's a fair
distance away; I think he's close enough to Blacklight that the guild guide can
make the trip somewhat shorter."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 1 2005, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 11:33 PM)
"Right now Nalion dear all we really know is that Seres is
still alive and that he is very likely a werewolf," Loranna says.
"I get the feeling that he doesn't know anything about his parentage; his
own mother had left him behind and anyone who could tell him who his parents
were was dead." Nalion can see Loranna looking at him with an odd
little smile.
"The man in question is Dres Bradas," Loranna answers Falco.
"His lands, Ald Rarayn, are to the north of Ald Raathim. He's a fair
distance away; I think he's close enough to Blacklight that the guild guide can
make the trip somewhat shorter."
"And that is where I left the path of knowledge and turned again to
speculation.", Nalion smiled. "I agree though, that we should pay
Dres Bradas a visit. Maybe we learn something there that is useful."
Posted by: syronj Jul 1 2005, 11:46 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 05:40 PM)
And that is where I left the path of knowledge and turned
again to speculation.", Nalion smiled. "I agree though, that we
should pay Dres Bradas a visit. Maybe we learn something there that is
useful.
A slaveholder, thought Shaka with some of the old dislike. "I wouldn't
mind breaking this particular worthy if we have to," he said, standing.
"But now that Loranna's a Dres noble, what's the best approach? Should you
accompany us or stay here, my Lady?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 1 2005, 11:53 PM
Falco stood, " So lets pay this Bradas a little
"vist" shall we?" He rubbed his palms in anticipation.
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 12:05 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 05:53 PM)
Falco stood, " So lets pay this Bradas a little
"vist" shall we?" He rubbed his palms in anticipation.
"Not that simple, brother," said Shaka. "He won't talk to us of
the 'beast races'. Let the Lady and the mages figure it out for a moment."
He refilled Falco's glass, and his own.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 12:05 AM
OOC: I'm gone for a few hours, and look what's happened. 
IC: Isidor, who had not spoken yet, looked at Loranna and said "My dear
lady, it is truely a pleasure to meet you, as your companions speak quite
highly of you. I will loyally serve you, until my death."
Edit: "Shaka, I would more than gladly pay this "man" a visit.
It would be the first test of my mettle since joining this group."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 02:05 PM)
"Not that simple, brother," said Shaka. "He
won't talk to us of the 'beast races'. Let the Lady and the mages figure
it out for a moment." He refilled Falco's glass, and his own.
"Perhaps you're right brother. He like most (but not all of course) Dunmer
nobles is probably intolerant and racist. I suppose the others will have to
speak with him. While there, perhaps I can liberate a few of his slaves."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 12:20 AM
Loranna raises her hands. "Everyone, let's not get too
worked up here; much as I dislike slavery myself, we can't just go around
strongarming Dres nobles ..."
She gives Isidor a polite smile. "A pleasure to meet you too, dear; I'm
... very flattered you already feel such loyalty, especially since we only just
met." She grins a little.
She thinks for a moment. "Right now, the best thing to do is to have
someone go talk to Bradas, find out how to reach the werewolf pack," she
says. "Preferably not a large intimidating group."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 12:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 02:20 PM)
Loranna raises her hands. "Everyone, let's not get
too worked up here; much as I dislike slavery myself, we can't just go around
strongarming Dres nobles ..."
She gives Isidor a polite smile. "A pleasure to meet you too, dear;
I'm ... very flattered you already feel such loyalty, especially since we only
just met." She grins a little.
She thinks for a moment. "Right now, the best thing to do is to have
someone go talk to Bradas, find out how to reach the werewolf pack," she
says. "Preferably not a large intimidating group."
" Might I suggest we come up with an excuse for speaking with him. After
all chances are great that he will request a reason as to why we asked for his
audience. We wouldn't want to let on we suspect his pack of werewolves were the
ones who attacked Seres."
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 12:51 AM
Reichi growled. "Domesticated Werewolves," he
muttered, clenching his fists lightly. The use of 'Domesticated' was more of
the source of his anger than the actual Werewolves. It was about infuriating to
a Werewolf to use that work as miles of feilds of Khajiit slaves are to a
Khajiit. "Grr, I had heard the rumors of Dres' council being Vampires, but
using Werewolves to track down Slaves?" he asked rhetorically.
"Like cheap hounds. Point me at 'em. I'll find em," Reichi said. And
rip em to shreds... he mentally added.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 06:22 PM)
Might I suggest we come up with an excuse for speaking
with him. After all chances are great that he will request a reason as to why
we asked for his audience. We wouldn't want to let on we suspect his pack of
werewolves were the ones who attacked Seres.
"What's wrong with just telling him the truth - that I wish to speak with
these werewolves?" Loranna asks with a mild expression.
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 1 2005, 06:51 PM)
Reichi growled. "Domesticated Werewolves," he
muttered, clenching his fists lightly. The use of 'Domesticated' was more of
the source of his anger than the actual Werewolves. It was about infuriating to
a Werewolf to use that work as miles of feilds of Khajiit slaves are to a
Khajiit. "Grr, I had heard the rumors of Dres' council being Vampires, but
using Werewolves to track down Slaves?" he asked rhetorically.
"Like cheap hounds. Point me at 'em. I'll find em," Reichi said. And
rip em to shreds... he mentally added.
"The Tong used them too Reichi ..." Loranna says quietly. " ...
For all we know, the wolves are essentially mercanaries, just really
well-trained. The domesticated part could just refer to the fact that they
don't act on their wilder instincts all the time."
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 06:54 PM)
"What's wrong with just telling him the truth - that I wish
to speak with these werewolves?" Loranna asks with a mild expression.
"The Tong used them too Reichi ..." Loranna says quietly.
" ... For all we know, the wolves are essentially mercanaries, just really
well-trained. The domesticated part could just refer to the fact that
they don't act on their wilder instincts all the time."
"It makes sense," added Shaka. "Instead of hiding who you are,
on the run all the time, they find a guild. So to speak."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 06:54 PM)
The Tong used them too Reichi ..." Loranna says
quietly. " ... For all we know, the wolves are essentially
mercanaries, just really well-trained. The domesticated part could just
refer to the fact that they don't act on their wilder instincts all the
time.
"This is true. Under training and beatings, any animal can be come
domesticated."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 2 2005, 12:58 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 1 2005, 04:56 PM)
This is true. Under training and beatings, any animal can
be come domesticated.
"How inefficient," Arynel muttered.
The Breton chuckled to himself but said nothing.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 01:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 02:54 PM)
"What's wrong with just telling him the truth - that I wish
to speak with these werewolves?" Loranna asks with a mild expression.
" Simple Ma'ame. Never let possible enemies know the full of your plans
and motivations. You always need an edge against him. While I highly doubt he
was behind it all there is always the possibility he was. Yoou are right that
we should ask to speak with his werewolves, but we must be sure Seres's name
never comes up.
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 01:03 AM
"Meh," Reichi replied, crossing his arms over his
chest and huffing. He grumbled something untelligible. He gave Isidor a dark
glare, resisting the urging to ram the Dagger of Senses into the Nords face for
that remark.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 01:07 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 1 2005, 07:03 PM)
"Meh," Reichi replied, crossing his arms over his
chest and huffing. He grumbled something untelligible. He gave Isidor a dark
glare, resisting the urging to ram the Dagger of Senses into the Nords face for
that remark.
"Guys, enough," Loranna says.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 07:00 PM)
" Simple Ma'ame. Never let possible enemies know the full
of your plans and motivations. You always need an edge against him. While I
highly doubt he was behind it all there is always the possibility he was. Yoou
are right that we should ask to speak with his werewolves, but we must be sure
Seres's name never comes up.
"I never said mention Seres," Loranna points out. "Just that I
want to speak to the werewolves. If he asks, we can imply I'm interested in
hiring them for something. I'm Dres, after all, and they're working for Dres
right now."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 01:11 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 1 2005, 07:03 PM)
"Meh," Reichi replied, crossing his arms over his
chest and huffing. He grumbled something untelligible. He gave Isidor a dark
glare, resisting the urging to ram the Dagger of Senses into the Nords face for
that remark.
"I do not mean to offend you, Reichi. This is simply a fact. I have seen
this in Skyrim."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 01:12 AM
Falco stood. He downed His own glass and then Shaka's. "
Now that this is all settled. May I inquire as to the time and date of our
departure?"
Posted by: Arynel Jul 2 2005, 01:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 1 2005, 05:11 PM)
I do not mean to offend you, Reichi. This is simply a
fact. I have seen this in Skyrim.
"Walk ye each the foot-worn path, onward as the road doth lead,"
Arynel said.
The Breton chuckled to himself again.
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 1 2005, 07:11 PM)
I do not mean to offend you, Reichi. This is simply a
fact. I have seen this in Skyrim.
"Yes, i'm sure people beat and train Werewolves in Skyrim all the
time," Reichi replied dryly, ignoring Arynel's words completely. Reichi
learned to tune the Breton out when he didn't speak clearly. "Well,"
he said, turning back towards Loranna. "Seeing as we have our plan of
action, why don't we put it in action?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 1 2005, 07:17 PM)
Yes, i'm sure people beat and train Werewolves in Skyrim
all the time," Reichi replied dryly, ignoring Arynel's words completely.
Reichi learned to tune the Breton out when he didn't speak clearly.
"Well," he said, turning back towards Loranna. "Seeing as we
have our plan of action, why don't we put it in action?
"That's reasonable," Loranna says, looking at her companions. "I
don't think a large group is the best idea for this, though. One or two people,
maybe three; people that a Dunmer noble would feel at least semi comfortable
talking to."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 01:24 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 1 2005, 07:17 PM)
Yes, i'm sure people beat and train Werewolves in Skyrim
all the time," Reichi replied dryly, ignoring Arynel's words completely.
Reichi learned to tune the Breton out when he didn't speak clearly.
"Well," he said, turning back towards Loranna. "Seeing as we
have our plan of action, why don't we put it in action?
"Sarcasam runs through your veins, doesn't it Dunmer? Lady Loranna, if you
need any sort of muscle, I would more than gladly help." He bowed.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 01:30 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 1 2005, 07:24 PM)
"Sarcasam runs through your veins, doesn't it Dunmer? Lady
Loranna, if you need any sort of muscle, I would more than gladly help."
He bowed.
"Thank you," Loranna says to Isidor. She lokos at her companions.
"Any other volunteers?" Her eyes fall on the Dunmer and Bretons in
the party in particular.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 2 2005, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 05:30 PM)
"Thank you," Loranna says to Isidor. She lokos
at her companions. "Any other volunteers?" Her eyes fall
on the Dunmer and Bretons in the party in particular.
Arynel looked at Loranna.
"I will go, of course," the Breton said.
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 01:32 AM
"I'll go," Reichi said. "A Dunmer Noble will
probablly be more favourable to you if he sees you don't have a full party of
Nords, Khajiits, Argonians, and such. No offense of course. Nobles just like to
hold onto old grudges."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 2 2005, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 2 2005, 01:30 AM)
"Thank you," Loranna says to Isidor. She lokos
at her companions. "Any other volunteers?" Her eyes fall
on the Dunmer and Bretons in the party in particular.
"If my help is needed, I will not stay my hand.", Nalion nodded.
"We can go to Blacklight via guild guide. I think the location of Dres
Bradas' estate can be found easily."
The mage took a swallow from his glass of wine. He would need no time for
preparation.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 01:40 AM
Falco smiled. "So while some of you are speaking with
Dunmer nobles and attempting to search for a dangerous werewolf I'll stay here.
Sounds like a great plan to me. If anyone needs me I'll be at the local
tavern."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 07:38 PM)
If my help is needed, I will not stay my hand.",
Nalion nodded. "We can go to Blacklight via guild guide. I think the
location of Dres Bradas' estate can be found easily.
The mage took a swallow from his glass of wine. He would need no time for
preparation.
"That's four - a good enough party for this," Loranna says.
"Thank you all."
"For everyone else - well, Ald Raathim may not be the Imperial city or
Daggerfall, but we have warm beds and a lovely beach to our name," she
continues. "I will have rooms prepared for you here in the castle."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 01:43 AM
Isidor smiled and said "Two bretons, a Dunmer and a Nord.
Quite a motley crew for meeting a Dres noble." Isidor took out his axe and
began to shine his axe, just in case.
"Dunmer, any problems you have with me, let us resolve before we embark on
this journey."
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 07:41 PM)
That's four - a good enough party for this," Loranna
says. "Thank you all.
"For everyone else - well, Ald Raathim may not be the Imperial city or
Daggerfall, but we have warm beds and a lovely beach to our name," she
continues. "I will have rooms prepared for you here in the
castle."
Shaka felt relieved that the group had a goal again. "My lady, I have an
idea for a celebration tonight, a kind of defiance to this ghost." He
explained the plan and left to prepare.
In early evening, Solange delivered a load of flowers to the Ald Raathim beach
near the breakwater. She smiled in amazement to see the torches set in the
sand, and the guar being roasted on a spit. Several of the adventurers were
talking and laughing with the Ald Raathim locals.
Shaka had left his armor and weapons back at the castle and was swimming in the
bay. Mara's kilt was folded on the beach.
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 1 2005, 07:43 PM)
Isidor smiled and said "Two bretons, a Dunmer and a Nord.
Quite a motley crew for meeting a Dres noble." Isidor took out his axe and
began to shine his axe, just in case.
"Dunmer, any problems you have with me, let us resolve before we embark on
this journey."
"No prolbme swith you," Reichi responded. "Merely one comment of
yours," Reichi smiled.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 02:11 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 1 2005, 08:10 PM)
"No prolbme swith you," Reichi responded. "Merely
one comment of yours," Reichi smiled.
"Very well. Let us leave, as soon as we can."
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 02:13 AM
Solange delivered the party decorations and slipped a gold kanet into her hair.
When she returned to the water's edge, Shaka had gotten out and was in his kilt
again. The setting sun glinted off the ebony and glass in his left ear.
"I'm glad you could attend this, Solange," he said. The adventurers
had not told the town why the celebration. Shaka only knew that he'd be damned
if Raithmat would crush their spirits the way he had soiled all around him
while alive.
"You even hired some bards and drummers," Solange remarked. Shaka
studied her for a moment, not attempting further intimacies. It was enough for
him that the group was together and seeming to relax for the first time since
before Dagon Fel.
"Why are your eyes sad?" she said after a while.
Shaka thought, Because this moment is fleeting. Because I'm mortal and, despite
everything I've seen in my travels, I don't really think there's an afterlife.
I'm scared, Solange, he thought; but this wasn't the evening to talk about it.
He reached out a hand, and one ivory-colored talon brushed the hair back from
her face. "Come and meet the others," he said.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 02:21 AM
While Shaka is arranging his evening festivities, and Loranna is
looking to talk with a certain Khajiit, Nalion, Isidor, Arynel, and Reichi take
the guild guide to Blacklight. The city was noticably more empty than it was in
pre-Blue Dawn days, though already showing signs of building itself back up to
former glories.
Asking for directions to Ald Rarayn soon shows the party has a several hour
jaunt ahead of them, through the rich farmland of Dres territory. As they
travel, they can see slaves working the fields, wiping sweat from their brows
and tending the saltrice and other plants.
At last they reach Ald Rarayn, and the large plantation that houses the Lord of
the land's castle. An armored guard wearing Dres livery stops the party.
"State your names and business," the guard hisses.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 08:21 PM)
While Shaka is arranging his evening festivities, and Loranna is
looking to talk with a certain Khajiit, Nalion, Isidor, Arynel, and Reichi take
the guild guide to Blacklight. The city was noticably more empty than it
was in pre-Blue Dawn days, though already showing signs of building itself back
up to former glories.
Asking for directions to _\_ soon shows the party has a several hour jaunt
ahead of them, through the rich farmland of Dres territory. As they
travel, they can see slaves working the fields, wiping sweat from their brows
and tending the saltrice and other plants.
At last they reach Tel _, and the large plantation that houses the Lord of the
land's castle. An armored guard wearing Dres livery stops the party.
"State your names and business," the guard hisses.
"My name is Isidor, my companions can better explain our business."
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 08:21 PM)
.
"State your names and business," the guard hisses.
"Reichi Sari, we come to speak to Dres Bradas," Reichi said, giving a
slight bow to the guard.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 1 2005, 08:27 PM)
"Reichi Sari, we come to speak to Dres Bradas," Reichi
said, giving a slight bow to the guard.
"Our other companions are Arynel and Nalion, Bretons. Now please, give us
no trouble, we simply wish to speak with Bradas."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 04:13 PM)
Solange delivered the party decorations and slipped a gold kanet
into her hair. When she returned to the water's edge, Shaka had gotten
out and was in his kilt again. The setting sun glinted off the ebony and
glass in his left ear.
"I'm glad you could attend this, Solange," he said. The
adventurers had not told the town why the celebration. Shaka only knew
that he'd be damned if Raithmat would crush their spirits the way he had soiled
all around him while alive.
"You even hired some bards and drummers," Solange remarked.
Shaka studied her for a moment, not attempting further intimacies. It was
enough for him that the group was together and seeming to relax for the first
time since before Dagon Fel.
"Why are your eyes sad?" she said after a while.
Shaka thought, Because this moment is fleeting. Because I'm mortal
and, despite everything I've seen in my travels, I don't really think there's
an afterlife. I'm scared, Solange, he thought; but this wasn't the
evening to talk about it.
He reached out a hand, and one ivory-colored talon brushed the hair back from
her face. "Come and meet the others," he said.
He spent much of his time impressing the young maidens with tales of how he had
defeated a wereshark with his bare hands. He then proceeded tot tell the story
of the bandits near Dagon Fel. With slight modifications of course. "So
Shaka and Isidor were captured by the villians. So I drew my saber. A slash
left then right then thrust. 3 fell dead. Two charged me I ducked and they
collided with each other, running themselves through. The remaing 3 screamed.
They ran for it. I through my saber into the back of one. The other I leaped
onto and snapped the elf's neck. The last begged for mercy. being, an argonian
of honor allowed him to live."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 2 2005, 02:30 AM
Arynel stepped towards the mer.
“Greetings,” Arynel said, weaving a charm spell into his voice, “We are
interested in discussing the services of trained werebeasts, who would you
suggest we speak to?”
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 02:33 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 1 2005, 08:30 PM)
Arynel stepped towards the mer.
“Greetings,” Arynel said, weaving a charm spell into his voice, “We are
interested in discussing the services of trained werebeasts, who would you
suggest we speak to?”
The guard had been glaring at everyone behind his visored helmet, and turns to
look at Arynel.
"Trained werebeasts?" he mutters, his voice grating. "Eh; the
Lord would be the one to speak to about that."
He beckons over a coupld of guards. "Your weapons please, while I send
word to the Lord of your arrival."
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 02:34 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 08:29 PM)
............ The last begged for mercy. being, an argonian
of honor allowed him to live."
Shaka and Solange walked past Falco. The battlemage glanced at the barbeque pit
and murmured, "They say we taste pretty good. I wonder ..." he
glanced at Falco, then shook his head and continued on with the Breton.
"What did you say, Shaka?", said Solange.
"Nothing, my lady," he replied.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 2 2005, 02:35 AM
Slyvos was invisible the whole time, listening in. He was no
good diplomatically unless the problem could be solved through magic...
He saw Loranna, standing in her room after all of this, doing whatever she was
doing, and snuck in through the open window, grinning invisibly. He snuck up
behind her and covered her eyes with his hands.
'guess who?'
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 08:33 PM)
The guard had been glaring at everyone behind his visored
helmet, and turns to look at Arynel.
"Trained werebeasts?" he mutters, his voice grating. "Eh;
the Lord would be the one to speak to about that."
He beckons over a coupld of guards. "Your weapons please, while I
send word to the Lord of your arrival."
Reichi drew and handed over the Dagger of Senses. "Just don't lose
it," he cautioned.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 08:33 PM)
The guard had been glaring at everyone behind his visored
helmet, and turns to look at Arynel.
"Trained werebeasts?" he mutters, his voice grating. "Eh;
the Lord would be the one to speak to about that."
He beckons over a coupld of guards. "Your weapons please, while I
send word to the Lord of your arrival."
"My weapon? Why should I surrender it? I have no ill will for your
"lord", as I have never met him before."
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 2 2005, 02:37 AM
A number of bards, both men, mer, and betmer, were gathered
around to beach, with lutes and drums and pleasant voices, they began a jolly
tune.
Gather round ye mer and menfolk
Betmer too the time is hear
For celebratory exuberance
On the shores by Ald Raathim
Come ye each from the city
Or from the villages near and far
Make your way now to the seaside
We will have the grandest time
Bring your favorite homemade dish
Food freshly picked or slaughtered
Put on your best party clothes
And come down to the waters
Gather round ye everyone
Come down to the seaside
We will have a grand ole time
On the shores by Ald Raathim
Posted by: Nalion Jul 2 2005, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 2 2005, 02:33 AM)
The guard had been glaring at everyone behind his visored helmet,
and turns to look at Arynel.
"Trained werebeasts?" he mutters, his voice grating. "Eh;
the Lord would be the one to speak to about that."
He beckons over a coupld of guards. "Your weapons please, while I
send word to the Lord of your arrival."
"Very well." Nalion answered and surrendered his weapons. With a
motion, he encourages his companions to do likewise. The glance he shot at the
guard however, clearly showed that he would not be amused if his staff and
dagger mysteriously went 'missing'.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 2 2005, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 1 2005, 06:36 PM)
My weapon? Why should I surrender it? I have no ill will
for your "lord", as I have never met him before.
"At ease," Arynel said, placing a hand on Isidor's chest, "We
aren't here to cause trouble, give him your weapon."
"I myself am unarmed," the Breton said to the guard.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 1 2005, 08:35 PM)
Slyvos was invisible the whole time, listening in. He was no good
diplomatically unless the problem could be solved through magic...
He saw Loranna, standing in her room after all of this, doing whatever she was
doing, and snuck in through the open window, grinning invisibly. He snuck up
behind her and covered her eyes with his hands.
'guess who?'
Loranna grins and murmurs "Father Winter," before laughing and
turning around to embrace Slyvos.
"I hear you had an adventure," she says, noting the new mace at
Slyvos's side. "Hello; this is new ..."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 2 2005, 02:41 AM
He pulls the mace out fully, looking at it and grinning.
'got it off of a molag bal worshipper... who was also a necromancer... guess
what weapon this is?'
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 1 2005, 08:39 PM)
At ease," Arynel said, placing a hand on Isidor's
chest, "We aren't here to cause trouble, give him your weapon.
"I myself am unarmed," the Breton said to the guard.
"Very well, Arynel. You are wise. I just resent this guard's implications."
He tossed the axe to the ground. "Now take us to the lord."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 1 2005, 08:39 PM)
At ease," Arynel said, placing a hand on Isidor's
chest, "We aren't here to cause trouble, give him your weapon.
"I myself am unarmed," the Breton said to the guard.
The guard mutters something about stupid Nords under his breath, but says
"All right; I'll take you to the Lord." He escorts the party up to
the castle, various slaves watching the newcomers as they go.
Lord Dres Bradas meets the party in the main hall of his castle, a notably
severe-looking room to match the severe-looking expression on the face of its
lord. Narrow features and smouldering eyes inspect the party with vague
distain.
"Greetings; I am Dres Bradas, Oathman of House Dres," he introduces
himself. "I do not believe we have ever had the pleasure of meeting, and I
am told you come seeking information on ... trained werebeasts. Might I enquire
as to who you are and who you serve, and why you seek this information?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 02:46 AM
Falco noticed Shaka walk by. He was speaking with someone he
didn't know. " Shaka my good man. sit drink and be merry. I was just
conversing the story of our recent encounter with bandits to these fair
lasses."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 1 2005, 08:41 PM)
He pulls the mace out fully, looking at it and grinning.
'got it off of a molag bal worshipper... who was also a necromancer... guess
what weapon this is?'
Loranna's eyes widen slightly. "You're joking; this isn't that mace, is
it?" she asks, looking at the weapon again. "What happened? Tell
me."
Slyvos may notice a vague shape in the mirror in the room.
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 08:46 PM)
Falco noticed Shaka walk by. He was speaking with someone he
didn't know. " Shaka my good man. sit drink and be merry. I was just
conversing the story of our recent encounter with bandits to these fair
lasses."
Shaka waved and said, "I don't want to cramp your style, Falco. Just make
sure the people have a good time tonight and leave with the same amount of gold
they arrived with, if you catch my drift."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 2 2005, 02:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 06:45 PM)
The guard mutters something about stupid Nords under his breath,
but says "All right; I'll take you to the Lord." He escorts the
party up to the castle, various slaves watching the newcomers as they go.
Lord Dres Bradas meets the party in the main hall of his castle, a notably
severe-looking room to match the severe-looking expression on the face of its
lord. Narrow features and smouldering eyes inspect the party with vague
distain.
"Greetings; I am Dres Bradas, Oathman of House Dres," he introduces
himself. "I do not believe we have ever had the pleasure of meeting,
and I am told you come seeking information on ... trained werebeasts.
Might I enquire as to who you are and who you serve, and why you seek this
information?"
Arynel spoke to Bradas.
“Our interest is in werebeasts, yes,” the Breton began, “we will provide you
with as much information as possible, but due to the nature of our business we
may have to leave certain parties unnamed. You understand, of course.”
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 2 2005, 02:52 AM
He nods, and smiles.
'yes, it's the mace of Molag Bal... you see I was approached by two ghosts,
rather young ones, that had lost their mother. I agreed the help them out and
well, I wandered into the cave of that Bal worshipper. Turns out he was
collecting souls for that blasted daedra, and the mother's soul was amongst it.
He figured out who I used to be, and well, fight insued, and I melted him a
bit, I broke the soul holding receptacle, and Molag was more angry with his
follower then with me... took him away he did. The ghosts said they'd help us
however they could in thanks...'
He looked to the mirror, tilting his head.
'strange...'
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 04:49 PM)
Shaka waved and said, "I don't want to cramp your style,
Falco. Just make sure the people have a good time tonight and leave with
the same amount of gold they arrived with, if you catch my drift."
"What you don't trust me?" It was quite obvious to Shaka that Falco's
small pouch of gold was significantly heavier than when the celebrations began.
He truned to the maidens, "Now who wants to hear of the time I
arm-wrestled Vivec.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 1 2005, 08:51 PM)
Arynel spoke to Bradas.
“Our interest is in werebeasts, yes,” the Breton began, “we will provide you
with as much information as possible, but due to the nature of our business we
may have to leave certain parties unnamed. You understand, of course.”
Lord Bradas's lips curl into a frown, and he looks over at Reichi, evidentally
expecting to be told the information promised.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 1 2005, 08:51 PM)
Arynel spoke to Bradas.
“Our interest is in werebeasts, yes,” the Breton began, “we will provide you
with as much information as possible, but due to the nature of our business we
may have to leave certain parties unnamed. You understand, of course.”
Isidor looked at the Breton with great adoration. He spoke quite eloquently,
but a firceness radiated from his eyes. "As you may or may not know, there
was an attack on Ald Raathim, and the assialiants were werewolves."
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 08:54 PM)
Lord Bradas's lips curl into a frown, and he looks over at
Reichi, evidentally expecting to be told the information promised.
Reichi was silent, before he realized he was susposed to speak. He opened his
mouth to but was cut off by Isidor. "Moron..." Reichi muttered under
his breath. He began to try to think of a way to salvage the situation should
Bradas react unfavorably.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 1 2005, 08:52 PM)
He nods, and smiles.
'yes, it's the mace of Molag Bal... you see I was approached by two ghosts,
rather young ones, that had lost their mother. I agreed the help them out and
well, I wandered into the cave of that Bal worshipper. Turns out he was
collecting souls for that blasted daedra, and the mother's soul was amongst it.
He figured out who I used to be, and well, fight insued, and I melted him a
bit, I broke the soul holding receptacle, and Molag was more angry with his
follower then with me... took him away he did. The ghosts said they'd help us
however they could in thanks...'
He looked to the mirror, tilting his head.
'strange...'
Loranna was about to comment when she notices the oddity in the mirror herself.
"Hmm? Is it Jazbet again?" she asks.
A figure gradually takes shape in the mirror - a young Nord Slyvos will
recognize. He tries to step through the mirror but appears unable, and frowns
in frustration. He then apparently tries to yell to Slyvos and Loranna.
Your wards are too strong; I can't cross over, he says. Don't have
the strength ...
His figure fades a little and he looks worried. Ut-oh ... hero, the evil
spirit hovers around a werewolf; his fellows call him Rasar. They were near
recently but are not right now ...
His figure fades even more. I can say no more; may Kyne and Mara watch over
you both, and thank you again ...
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 2 2005, 03:01 AM
The bards and minstrels at Ald Raathim continued the song.
End now your present squabbles
Time for merriment is now at hand
Gather round each at the waters
Time to drink to kin and land
Bring not with you any troubles
Your worries all set aside
On the shores of grand Ald Raathim
Join us for the celebrant time
Gather round for song and music
Dance and eats and joy abound
On the beach men mer and betmer
We’ll be merry ‘til the Magnus goes down
Posted by: Nalion Jul 2 2005, 03:02 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 2 2005, 02:56 AM)
Isidor looked at the Breton with great adoration. He spoke quite
eloquently, but a firceness radiated from his eyes. "As you may or may not
know, there was an attack on Ald Raathim, and the assialiants were
werewolves."
Nalion drew an audible breath and shortly raised an eyebrow. It was out,
though, so they would better move onwards with their query.
"Our interest lies in aquiring information on the whereabouts of these
werewolves or how they can be contacted."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 09:02 PM)
Nalion drew an audible breath and shortly raised an eyebrow. It
was out, though, so they would better move on.
"Our interest lies in aquiring information on the whereabouts of these
werewolves or how they can be contacted."
"Oh," Bradas says, his expression becoming long-suffering, "the
Nord who thought she was Azura sent you, I see ..." He sighs. "It's
not my fault that she took in that fool slave when I'd sent the hounds to fetch
him; if she had the sense to stay out of affairs that don't concern her
whatever damage she suffered would never have happened."
"I suppose she wants her money back while you're here," he mutters.
"Would serve her ritght to have me keep it ... so she wants to talk to the
wolves, eh? Going to complain about her fine little lands scuffed up? Or are
they the next target in her campaign to destroy our House's traditions?"
Posted by: Arynel Jul 2 2005, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 07:07 PM)
Oh," Bradas says, his expression becoming
long-suffering, "the Nord who thought she was Azura sent you, I see
..." He sighs. "It's not my fault that she took in that
fool slave when I'd sent the hounds to fetch him; if she had the sense to stay
out of affairs that don't concern her whatever damage she suffered would never
have happened.
"I suppose she wants her money back while you're here," he
mutters. "Would serve her gith to have me keep it ... so she wants
to talk to the wolves, eh? Going to complain about her fine little lands
scuffed up? Or are they the next target in her campaign to destroy our
House's traditions?"
Arynel leaned in close.
“If I may be frank,” the Breton said, “Loranna is a fool, but even a fool may
have more mindful acquaintances. We wish only to straighten a few things out,
and would most appreciate avoiding trouble
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 03:11 AM
"We wish to talk to a certain one," Reichi replied.
"About personal matters. His name is Seres. Thats all, we have
nothing against them collectively."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 1 2005, 09:11 PM)
"We wish to talk to a certain one," Reichi replied.
"About personal matters. His name is Seres. Thats all, we have
nothing against them collectively."
"Yes. Where is Seres?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 03:15 AM
Whilst the majority of the populace was in the celebration
outside Falco slipped inside the great Hall. Falco brought with him a large
sack. He quietly began looting the place. Most thieves chosoe to make a rather
large mess and steal everything of value he instead followed a different
method. He took only one object per shelf or surface. This way an entire room
wouldn't be stripped of valuables. It could take days for people to notice
anything missing. He proceeded to loot all but the upper chamberss as there
were a few servants there. The local pawnshop owner was at the celebrations so
he would have to stash the valuables. He hid them in a suit of bonemold armor.
He then slipped back into the festifities. He hadn't been gone more than half
an hour.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 2 2005, 03:17 AM
The song at the party continued.
Music food and revelry
We have it all with us today
Here along the waters edge
We gather round and keep well fed
The slaughterfish we keep at bay
The Dreugh also we scatter
So we can have a party here
With camaraderie and glamour
So come now everyone
Come down to the party
The festive eats are out about
Take your fill and then some
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 03:20 AM
OOC: I'll be gone a few hours
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 03:21 AM
Hmph; she is a fool," Bradas muttered. "I'm
going to have to discipline that slave even more than usual because of her
meddling; I don't need the aggrevation.
"I don't know any of the wolves by name," he says to Reichi. "If
you really want to talk to them, they have ways to reach them in Blacklight and
Tear. Leave a carving of a wolf's head with at least fify septims and a note
with your name and place of meeting in the common room of the Morag Tong's
guildhouse; they'll contact you on their own."
"Now, if there is no further business ..."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 2 2005, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 07:59 PM)
Loranna was about to comment when she notices the oddity in the
mirror herself. "Hmm? Is it Jazbet again?" she asks.
A figure gradually takes shape in the mirror - a young Nord Slyvos will
recognize. He tries to step through the mirror but appears unable, and
frowns in frustration. He then apparently tries to yell to Slyvos and
Loranna.
Your wards are too strong; I can't cross over, he says. Don't
have the strength ...
His figure fades a little and he looks worried. Ut-oh ... hero, the
evil spirit hovers around a werewolf; his fellows call him Rasar. They
were near recently but are not right now ...
His figure fades even more. I can say no more; may Kyne and Mara watch
over you both, and thank you again ...
He smiles a bit, sighing.
'well, there comes our help I was promised. hehe, sometimes being helpful does
work out well for both parties...'
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 09:21 PM)
Hmph; she is a fool," Bradas muttered.
"I'm going to have to discipline that slave even more than usual because
of her meddling; I don't need the aggrevation.
"I don't know any of the wolves by name," he says to Reichi.
"If you really want to talk to them, they have ways to reach them in
Blacklight and Tear. Leave a carving of a wolf's head with at least fify
septims and a note with your name and place of meeting in the common room of
the Morag Tong's guildhouse; they'll contact you on their own."
"Now, if there is no further business ..."
"Thank you, Lord Bradas. We will be on our way, now." Isidor turned
to the door andd walked out.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 03:25 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 09:15 PM)
Whilst the majority of the populace was in the celebration
outside Falco slipped inside the great Hall. Falco brought with him a large
sack. He quietly began looting the place. Most thieves chosoe to make a rather
large mess and steal everything of value he instead followed a different
method. He took only one object per shelf or surface. This way an entire room
wouldn't be stripped of valuables. It could take days for people to notice
anything missing. He proceeded to loot all but the upper chamberss as there
were a few servants there. The local pawnshop owner was at the celebrations so
he would have to stash the valuables. He hid them in a suit of bonemold armor.
He then slipped back into the festifities. He hadn't been gone more than half
an hour.
Unfortunately for Falco, Dram, Loranna's best guard, made a point of trying to
keep an eye on the new faces in Ald Raathim. He noticed Falco slipping off into
the Main Hall and raised his eyebrows.
Stealth was more the providence of thieves than guards but Dram knew
invisibility; he saw Falco slip off before having a chance to stop him, but
noted the large sack.
Back at the party, Dram makes his way to Falco, looking like he wishes to ..
.talk.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 1 2005, 09:22 PM)
He smiles a bit, sighing.
'well, there comes our help I was promised. hehe, sometimes being helpful does
work out well for both parties...'
"Yes, yes it does," Loranna says, leaning on Slyvos.
"Shaka is arranging a party for tonight, but I'd like a bit of time with
you first," she says. "Your mace is so long and hard ..."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 2 2005, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 2 2005, 03:21 AM)
Hmph; she is a fool," Bradas muttered.
"I'm going to have to discipline that slave even more than usual because
of her meddling; I don't need the aggrevation.
"I don't know any of the wolves by name," he says to Reichi.
"If you really want to talk to them, they have ways to reach them in
Blacklight and Tear. Leave a carving of a wolf's head with at least fify
septims and a note with your name and place of meeting in the common room of
the Morag Tong's guildhouse; they'll contact you on their own."
"Now, if there is no further business ..."
"We offer our thanks and will not continue to steal your time, Serjo save
for one small issue.", Nalion answered.
"We could lift you of the trouble of having to discipline a slave seeking
his freedom. The taste of freedom is hard to remove once a tongue has finally
licked it and the word will spread when no guard will listen. You already
received an amount of money to compensate your loss. We could take the slave
and save you the trouble of having to deal with slaves dreaming of their
freedom."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 2 2005, 03:28 AM
“There is one more thing,” Arynel interjected.
“I have heard that slave is a terrible worker,” the Breton said, “In fact, I
have reason to believe he plans an insurrection. You would perhaps think to
kill him outright for this, but I urge you to restrain, I believe he has
associates. I would suggest you leave him to us, it will do you good to be rid
of him, as production will increase most assuredly with his absence.”
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 2 2005, 03:30 AM
Slyvos grinned, and nodded once more, giving Loranna a small
kiss.
'now that's by far the most 'dangerous' thing I've heard since I left for Dagon
Fel...'
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 1 2005, 09:28 PM)
“There is one more thing,” Arynel interjected.
“I have heard that slave is a terrible worker,” the Breton said, “In fact, I
have reason to believe he plans an insurrection. You would perhaps think
to kill him outright for this, but I urge you to restrain, I believe he has
associates. I would suggest you leave him to us, it will do you good to
be rid of him, as production will increase most assuredly with his absence.”
"This is true, Arynel. He is an instigator."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 09:28 PM)
"We offer our thanks and will not continue to steal your
time, Serjo save for one small issue.", Nalion answered.
"We could lift you of the trouble of having to discipline a slave seeking
his freedom. The taste of freedom is hard to remove once a tongue has finally
licked it and the word will spread when no guard will listen. You already
received an amount of money to compensate your loss. We could take the slave
and save you the trouble of having to deal with slaves dreaming of their
freedom."
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 1 2005, 09:28 PM)
“There is one more thing,” Arynel interjected.
“I have heard that slave is a terrible worker,” the Breton said, “In fact, I
have reason to believe he plans an insurrection. You would perhaps think
to kill him outright for this, but I urge you to restrain, I believe he has
associates. I would suggest you leave him to us, it will do you good to
be rid of him, as production will increase most assuredly with his absence.”
"You know," Bradas sighs, "it's easier to deal with
abolitionists when they just come out and admit they don't like it when Dunmer
try to hold onto some semblance of their culture and traditions."
"At this point, it probably would be easier to just train a new slave
anyway," he mutters. "Very well; you may tell the Nord that if I lose
any more slaves because of her foolishness that it will take more than a little
extra gold to settle the matter; I will bring it up to the Council. Now, if
that is all, I have to arrange for a new slave to be purchased."
He turns and tells the guard "Let R'shasha go with them; if the other
slaves get ideas deal with them ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 09:38 PM)
You know," Bradas sighs, "it's easier to deal
with abolitionists when they just come out and admit they don't like it when
Dunmer try to hold onto some semblance of their culture and traditions.
"At this point, it probably would be easier to just train a new slave
anyway," he mutters. "Very well; you may tell the Nord that if
I lose any more slaves because of her foolishness that it will take more than a
little extra gold to settle the matter; I will bring it up to the Council.
Now, if that is all, I have to arrange for a new slave to be purchased."
He turns and tells the guard "Let R'shasha go with them; if the other
slaves get ideas deal with them ..."
"Thank you, Dunmer. We will leave now, lest we put into shackels and sold
into slavery." Isidor walked to the door.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 2 2005, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 07:38 PM)
You know," Bradas sighs, "it's easier to
deal with abolitionists when they just come out and admit they don't like it
when Dunmer try to hold onto some semblance of their culture and
traditions.
Arynel smiled.
"Make no mistake, Bradas," the Breton said, "I am no
abolitionist, my interest is in this one in paticular, I am on no quest to end
traditional Dunmer practices."
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 03:43 AM
"Cool it, he still has our weapons," Reichi cautioned
to Isidor. Reichi nodded to Bradas. "Thank you for your time sir, we shall
depart now," he said with his most polite expression and headed for the
door. "To Blacklight then..." he muttered.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 1 2005, 09:43 PM)
"Cool it, he still has our weapons," Reichi cautioned
to Isidor. Reichi nodded to Bradas. "Thank you for your time sir, we shall
depart now," he said with his most polite expression and headed for the
door. "To Blacklight then..." he muttered.
"I'll fight him with my damn hands. But now is not the time, let us
go."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 2 2005, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 1 2005, 07:44 PM)
I'll fight him with my damn hands. But now is not the
time, let us go.
Arynel glanced at Isidor.
"When you can hold Oblivion in your palms," the Breton stated,
"Your very words will be enough to do the job."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 1 2005, 09:46 PM)
Arynel glanced at Isidor.
"When you can hold Oblivion in your palms," the Breton stated,
"Your very words will be enough to do the job."
"You are wise, Breton."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 2 2005, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 2 2005, 03:38 AM)
You know," Bradas sighs, "it's easier to deal
with abolitionists when they just come out and admit they don't like it when
Dunmer try to hold onto some semblance of their culture and traditions.
"At this point, it probably would be easier to just train a new slave
anyway," he mutters. "Very well; you may tell the Nord that if
I lose any more slaves because of her foolishness that it will take more than a
little extra gold to settle the matter; I will bring it up to the
Council. Now, if that is all, I have to arrange for a new slave to be
purchased."
He turns and tells the guard "Let R'shasha go with them; if the other
slaves get ideas deal with them ..."
"Again, we offer our thanks, Serjo Dres Bradas." Nalion said,
indicating a bow, not choosing to elaborate on some thoughts that were running
through his head. He also made a note to remind Isidor at some time, that
nobles, even minor ones could cause more troubles when they are insulted than
it was worth dealing with.
Nalion turned on his heels and left the estate with the others.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 1 2005, 09:47 PM)
"Again, we offer our thanks, Serjo Dres Bradas."
Nalion said, indicating a bow, not choosing to elaborate on some thoughts that
were running through his head. He also made a note to remind Isidor at some
time, that nobles, even minor ones could cause more troubles when they are
insulted than it was worth dealing with.
Nalion turned on his heels and left the estate with the others.
The guard escorts the party out, takign them to a small slave shack. Inside,
the miserable R'shasha rests, a gash on his arm showing that his capture was
not entirely painless.
"Get up," the guard orders. "Yer're being let go."
R'shasha blinks, uncomprehending until his slave shackles are undone. Then, his
expression is shocked, yet jubiliant ...
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 09:50 PM)
The guard escorts the party out, takign them to a small slave
shack. Inside, the miserable R'shasha rests, a gash on his arm showing
that his capture was not entirely painless.
"Get up," the guard orders. "Yer're being let go."
R'shasha blinks, uncomprehending until his slave shackles are undone.
Then, his expression is shocked, yet jubiliant ...
Isidor lifts up the Khajiit and brushes off him off. "Let's go,
friend."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 1 2005, 09:54 PM)
Isidor lifts up the Khajiit and brushes off him off. "Let's
go, friend."
R'shasha asks "Did Lady from Ald Raathim send you? Oh, R'shasha is so
happy!"
"Keep it down," the gurad growls. "Just walk out with these folk
and don't even try to talk to the others, you hear? You're all being told to
leave our lands, stat."
The party's weaponsa are brought back by other guards and handed over with a
palpable feeling of 'Go Away' ness.
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 09:25 PM)
Back at the party, Dram makes his way to Falco, looking like he
wishes to .. .talk.
Shaka saw the head of the Watch steering for Falco and sighed. He should have
known that rogue would pull something. Excusing himself to Solange, he ran to
intercept Dram.
"I think I can guess what Falco was trying to pull, Dram. He drives us
bonkers sometimes, but he's still a volunteer in the Lady's service. Any way we
can work this out and still teach him a lesson?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 1 2005, 10:06 PM)
Shaka saw the head of the Watch steering for Falco and
sighed. He should have known that rogue would pull something.
Excusing himself to Solange, he ran to intercept Dram.
"I think I can guess what Falco was trying to pull, Dram. He drives
us bonkers sometimes, but he's still a volunteer in the Lady's service.
Any way we can work this out and still teach him a lesson?"
Dram glances at Shaka. "I've got this handled," he says. "The
Lady will decide for herself what to do about him."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 10:05 PM)
R'shasha asks "Did Lady from Ald Raathim send you?
Oh, R'shasha is so happy!"
"Keep it down," the gurad growls. "Just walk out with
these folk and don't even try to talk to the others, you hear? You're all
being told to leave our lands, stat."
The party's weaponsa are brought back by other guards and handed over with a
palpable feeling of 'Go Away' ness.
Isidor glared at the guard, and contemplated smacking him with his axe, but
resisted the urge. Turning to the mages, "How do we get to Tear?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 10:07 PM)
Dram glances at Shaka. "I've got this handled,"
he says. "The Lady will decide for herself what to do about
him."
"Fair enough," shrugged the battlemage. Can't say I didn't try,
rogue, he thought to himself. He certainly wasn't going to warn Falco at this
point.
Solange walked up and slipped her arm through Shaka's. They could both only
watch the fireworks now, figuratively speaking.
Posted by: w0nders Jul 2 2005, 04:12 AM
Dante, somewhere-
Dante managed to roll onto his stomach, holding himself up with one arm as to
not fall face first into the dirt. He couldn’t hear anything…was this damn
creature even moving? He hoped not, he didn’t want to think something could
move that silently with such ornate armour. He looked up, and noticed
two stained silver boots…glistening in the light.
“ Ah…sh-“ He began, before having one of the boots connect with his chin,
sending him somersaulting backwards into the air, landing on his stomach yet
again. Dirt was sticking to his face now, sweat was holding it there, sweat
that had decided that Dante’s eye would be a nice place to hide. Dante let out
a frustrated groan; blinking his eye quickly…eventually, painless vision was
restored.
Dante let out a relieved sigh, before launching a shrill scream as we hoisted
into the air by his broken arm and brought to eye level with the vampire he was
fighting. The vampire hissed loudly, before throwing Dante to the floor again,
bringing up large clouds of dirt. Dante sat up, and waited for the vampire’s
next move, he had a fist clenched ready…and moments later, he struck.
There was a loud clanging noise and Dante screamed again, his fist locking into
an unfamiliar, painful position. He began to shuffle backwards, Dante was
breathing heavily now, small whimpers making their way in between desperate
gasps for air. Eventually he managed to stand, and shook his hand back into a
natural position again, he clenched it.
The vampire stepped into Dante’s view, and reached out with one hand, tightly
bound in multiple types of cloth. Dante had found his time to strike, he
launched forward, knocking the vampires hand downwards with his scaled
gauntlet, cutting it in many places, he the proceeded to launch his fist
directly into the center of the vampire’s face, resulting in a large hiss and
the creature launching backwards again, out of Dante’s vision, it was beginning
to get foggy.
“I will not die tonight…” He muttered to himself, limping forward again, in an
attempt to recover his sword.
“Not tonight.”
Posted by: Aki Jul 2 2005, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 1 2005, 10:10 PM)
Isidor glared at the guard, and contemplated smacking him with
his axe, but resisted the urge. Turning to the mages, "How do we get to
Tear?"
"Blacklight is closer," Reichi said. "We should go there, and
hope they have some Wolf head carvings for sale." Reichi grumbled a brief
curse, as nice a marking a carving made, they were a inconvience to find for
the would-be employer.
Posted by: Tri Jul 2 2005, 04:26 AM
The pale figure wandered still.
Blacklight, he thought, might make an interesting destination...or Tear...
Elsewhere, Marein Nightscar was learning enchanting magic at an alarming pace.
His roguish sense of humor, however, was causing many things to blow up.
Shai had slipped away from the group months ago, only days after Hogithum. She
remained in meditation, even stasis.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 2 2005, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 1 2005, 10:16 PM)
"Blacklight is closer," Reichi said. "We should
go there, and hope they have some Wolf head carvings for sale." Reichi
grumbled a brief curse, as nice a marking a carving made, they were a
inconvience to find for the would-be employer.
"Very well."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 2 2005, 04:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 2 2005, 04:31 AM)
Very well.
"I agree, we know the way to Blacklight already. No need to get needlessly
lost on the road to a different location." Nalion remarked, then took the
route towards the city of Blacklight, which the group reached after some hours
of travel. After that, the group began to look for a shopkeeper who would craft
them the required "accessoire".
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 05:20 AM
Dram approached Falco. He asked what Falco had been doing in the
past 45 minutes. Falco grew nervous but didn't let it show. "Why I have
been out here the whole time good sir." When Dram said he saw Falco enter
the manor with a large sack Falco put his hands up, " Alright good man
alright. I entered there for a raid on the kitchens. You see I saw quite a lot
of sweets inside, and I have a taste for sweets. I entered with the sack. I
loaded them all into the sack. I din't eat them on the spot because I thought a
servant might come through the kitchen. So I took them into a closet munched
them placed the burlap sack in the kitchen and went back out here. I know I
shouldn't have, I was a bt of a glutton. Here's 50 gold it should more than
cover the price of the food I ate." Falco just hoped Dram would buy the
story...
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 06:42 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 1 2005, 11:20 PM)
Dram approached Falco. He asked what Falco had been doing in the
past 45 minutes. Falco grew nervous but didn't let it show. "Why I have
been out here the whole time good sir." When Dram said he saw Falco enter
the manor with a large sack Falco put his hands up, " Alright good man
alright. I entered there for a raid on the kitchens. You see I saw quite a lot
of sweets inside, and I have a taste for sweets. I entered with the sack. I
loaded them all into the sack. I din't eat them on the spot because I thought a
servant might come through the kitchen. So I took them into a closet munched
them placed the burlap sack in the kitchen and went back out here. I know I
shouldn't have, I was a bt of a glutton. Here's 50 gold it should more than
cover the price of the food I ate." Falco just hoped Dram would buy the
story...
Dram's face remains impassive during Falco's speech; he does not move to take
Falco's gold.
"I think," he says, "that you should speak to the Lady, now. One
of my men is already telling her of what we saw. I think she will have
something to say to you."
He puts a hand on Falco's shoulder. "This way serjo," he says.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 06:44 AM
Falco followed the man to Loranna. Falco knew one thing however.
They wouldn't find the loot. Thus his stealing of food from the kitchens story
might hold up.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 06:51 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 2 2005, 12:44 AM)
Falco followed the man to Loranna. Falco knew one thing however.
They wouldn't find the loot. Thus his stealing of food from the kitchens story
might hold up.
Loranna waits for Falco in the study; she has changed to a more relaxed outfit
for the night, but her face is unsmiling.
"My Lady, this Argonian was seen stealing through the castle with a sack
of loot on his shoulders," Dram says. "I did a quick check and
noticed several items which were missing from the shelves in the main
hall."
Loranna turns her unsmiling face to Falco. "Did you steal from us?"
she asks him, watching him closely.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 06:57 AM
Falco had been through this routine a thousand times with a
thousand nobles.
"As a matter of fact I did M'Lady. I took a large sack. I went through the
kitchens and took a large portion of sweets. I have quite a sweet tooth you
see. However I don't believe anyone ever actuall saw me steal anything from the
main hall. Thus you have no actual poof that it was myself who stole any items
from your shelf. It could very well have been another theif. I have offered to
compensate you 2 times the value of the food I ate however."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 07:03 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 2 2005, 12:57 AM)
Falco had been through this routine a thousand times with a
thousand nobles.
"As a matter of fact I did M'Lady. I took a large sack. I went through the
kitchens and took a large portion of sweets. I have quite a sweet tooth you
see. However I don't believe anyone ever actuall saw me steal anything from the
main hall. Thus you have no actual poof that it was myself who stole any items
from your shelf. It could very well have been another theif. I have offered to
compensate you 2 times the value of the food I ate however."
Loranna rolls her eyes. "Then you'd not mind showing us where the sack you
had is, or checking your room for the missing items," she says. "Or
the fact that I'm not really believing your story even if the items don't turn
up."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 07:06 AM
"Most certainly M'Lady" He led the two to the kitchens
where he pointed to a large pile of burlap sacks. "I tossed it on here.
M'Lady. You can search my room for the items in question if you wish."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 07:19 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 2 2005, 01:06 AM)
Most certainly M'Lady" He led the two to the kitchens
where he pointed to a large pile of burlap sacks. "I tossed it on here.
M'Lady. You can search my room for the items in question if you wish.
Loranna nods and Dram heads off. Loranna looks to Falco with a sober
expression.
"I'll be blunt with you - I'm not terribly happy to hear about this,"
she says. "Between you and the werewolves, my castle is feeling more and
more like a sieve every night; this does not sit well with me at all."
"I'm going to have Dram search the rest of the castle over the next few
days; I would greatly appreciate it if you did not leave Ald Raathim during
that time," she continues. "In fact, whether you are found guilty or
innocent of this matter, I have a job I would ask of you, one I'd like you to
get to work on tomorrow."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 07:21 AM
Falco replied " Certainly Ma'am I would be happy to perform
any task for this most gracious of hosts."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 07:27 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 2 2005, 01:21 AM)
Falco replied " Certainly Ma'am I would be happy to perform
any task for this most gracious of hosts."
"You snuck into the castle just a night after I'd had the guards doubled
because of the werewolf attack," Loranna says soberly. "I could use
someone with talent like that to pinpoint what other weaknesses the castle has,
and field test any new measures to compensate for them."
"And yes, you'll have eyes on you the whole time and I'll be
double-checking the silverwear," she continues. "Filching from my
larder on the first night is a little gauche you know, especially when there's
a party going on already."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 07:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 1 2005, 09:27 PM)
You snuck into the castle just a night after I'd had the
guards doubled because of the werewolf attack," Loranna says
soberly. "I could use someone with talent like that to pinpoint what
other weaknesses the castle has, and field test any new measures to compensate
for them.
"And yes, you'll have eyes on you the whole time and I'll be
double-checking the silverwear," she continues. "Filching from
my larder on the first night is a little gauche you know, especially when
there's a party going on already."
"Yes ma'am. But I will require compensation for this work. The first thing
I noticed was that the windows large enough to get through are all unguarded.
Remeber windows are a theif's best friend."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 07:42 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 2 2005, 01:35 AM)
Yes ma'am. But I will require compensation for this work.
The first thing I noticed was that the windows large enough to get through are
all unguarded. Remeber windows are a theif's best friend.
"You'll be paid," Loranna promises. "If someone's working for me
they get paid."
Dram returns; Loranna looks to him but he shakes his head. "Right; have
the castle searched please," she asks Dram. "And serjo Falco will be
working with you to develop better security for the castle."
Dram nods. "As m'Lady wishes; perhaps we can start with examining all the
places where someone could reasonably hide in the castle."
Loranna looks back to Falco. "So long as this remains an isolated incident
and you work well with Dram, I think we can let tonight slide. Please, don't
make me regret my decision, Falco dear."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 2 2005, 07:46 AM
Falco urned and left. He had a few departing words, " Yes
M'Lady. Or may I call you Loranna Dear." He left sniggering to
himself.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 07:52 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 2 2005, 01:46 AM)
Falco urned and left. He had a few departing words, " Yes
M'Lady. Or may I call you Loranna Dear." He left sniggering to
himself.
Dram watches Falco go, and turns to look at Loranna, an eyebrow raised.
" ..." Loranna closes her eyes and lets out a frustrated breath.
"Inform the guards about Serjo Falco's position as provisional security
consultant," she says. "Also tell them that if he's caught stealing
from anyone again in Ald Raathim to have him shipped to Summerset Isle or High
Rock or someplace equally remote."
"As m'Lady wishes," Dram says, bowing and heading out. Loranna sighs
and shakes her head, hearing the sounds of the party outside; it now took an
effort to find the energy to go out and join it ...
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 12:42 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 2 2005, 01:52 AM)
Dram watches Falco go, and turns to look at Loranna, an eyebrow
raised.
" ..." Loranna closes her eyes and lets out a frustrated
breath. "Inform the guards about Serjo Falco's position as
provisional security consultant," she says. "Also tell them
that if he's caught stealing from anyone again in Ald Raathim to have him
shipped to Summerset Isle or High Rock or someplace equally remote."
"As m'Lady wishes," Dram says, bowing and heading out. Loranna
sighs and shakes her head, hearing the sounds of the party outside; it now took
an effort to find the energy to go out and join it ...
At the party, the torches held back the night while the moons hung majestically
over the bay. Shaka talked to a guard before returning to Solange.
"What was that all about?" she asked him.
"Falco overreached himself. Damn it, doesn't he realize that he's playing
in the big arena now, not a one-horse town like Dagon Fel?" Shaka brooded
for a moment. "I hope we don't regret taking him on. This compulsion to
steal, even from allies, isn't funny."
Changing the subject, he asked Solange who her parents had been.
"They're both gone now. My mother was born in Vvardenfell, and my father
was an Imperial who served in the Legion and, like many others, grew to like
this land well enough to stay after his service was up." She was silent
for a moment, remembering. "We were untouched by Lord Raithmat's whims,
for the most part, but I used to hear horror stories from my parents about his
reign."
"Let's set that aside for tonight," Shaka answered somberly.
"I think people are really enjoying this cookout, Shaka. Though .... tell
me that isn't skinny-dipping going on at the beach," she smiled wryly.
"Just honoring Dibella," he said.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 2 2005, 08:17 PM
In the sands by the shore of Ald Raathim a Khajiit was dancing,
his leaps like a grasshopper and his frolicking like a gentle wind.
Khaj-Rawlith dance and spin and sing
Khaj-Rawlith dance on sand and rain
Khaj-Rawlith dance and see the sky
Khajiit he is and Khajiit is I
Posted by: Tratarax Jul 2 2005, 08:58 PM
Over at the food-laden picnic tables farther in on the sandy
beach, Varvyn Othrelas sits down to eat and observe the festivities. He keeps
his distance from the others attending the party, his face mostly hidden by the
hood of his cloak and plentiful shadows. Sometimes the light catches something
reflective and green at his right hip, possibly a weapon made of glass.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 2 2005, 09:03 PM
QUOTE(Tratarax @ Jul 2 2005, 02:58 PM)
Over at the food-laden picnic tables farther in on the sandy
beach, Varvyn Othrelas sits down to eat and observe the festivities. He keeps
his distance from the others attending the party, his face mostly hidden by the
hood of his cloak and plentiful shadows. Sometimes the light catches something
reflective and green at his right hip, possibly a weapon made of glass.
A soft paw with claws retracted taps Varvyn Othrelas on the shoulder, and the
Khajiit speaks, saying, “Come and dance and sing, the sun is bright and the
sand is warm.”
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 09:03 PM
QUOTE(Tratarax @ Jul 2 2005, 02:58 PM)
Over at the food-laden picnic tables farther in on the sandy
beach, Varvyn Othrelas sits down to eat and observe the festivities. He keeps
his distance from the others attending the party, his face mostly hidden by the
hood of his cloak and plentiful shadows. Sometimes the light catches something
reflective and green at his right hip, possibly a weapon made of glass.
Shaka glanced over at the guest who didn't seem to fit in with the locals, who
were laughing, passing dishes to each other from home, and commenting on the
roast guar and fish. There were others who had personal weapons, no doubt, but
why had this one worn a hood during a warm summer night, and into the morning?
Posted by: Tratarax Jul 2 2005, 09:17 PM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 2 2005, 02:03 PM)
A soft paw with claws retracted taps Varvyn Othrelas on the
shoulder, and the Khajiit speaks, saying, “Come and dance and sing, the sun is
bright and the sand is warm.”
Varvyn jumped to the side, his right hand on the glass dagger at his waist, and
yelled, "Get your filthy hands of me, slave!". In the commotion his
hood had fallen back, revealing his black hair over his ash-colored skin and
his red eyes. He had a long curved scar running from his right eye down to his
chin.
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 09:21 PM
QUOTE(Tratarax @ Jul 2 2005, 03:17 PM)
Varvyn jumped to the side, his right hand on the glass dagger at
his waist, and yelled, "Get your filthy hands of me, slave!". In the
commotion his hood had fallen back, revealing his black hair over his
ash-colored skin and his red eyes. He had a long curved scar running from his
right eye down to his chin.
Damn, thought Shaka. He ran over to the commotion.
"Steady, friend," said Shaka, eying the glass dagger carefully.
"No one's a slave in these lands. Are you a refugee, that you don't know that
yet?" Would he have to ready a spell for this dunmer?
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 2 2005, 09:21 PM
QUOTE(Tratarax @ Jul 2 2005, 03:17 PM)
Varvyn jumped to the side, his right hand on the glass dagger at
his waist, and yelled, "Get your filthy hands of me, slave!". In the
commotion his hood had fallen back, revealing his black hair over his
ash-colored skin and his red eyes. He had a long curved scar running from his
right eye down to his chin.
The Khajiit leaped straight over Varvyn’s head, twirling round in mid air so
that he landed face to face with the Dunmer.
“Khaj-Rawlith no slave,” the Khajiit said, “Khaj-Rawlith sing and dance and
play, Khaj-Rawlith dance with flaming torches.”
Posted by: Tratarax Jul 2 2005, 09:39 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 2 2005, 02:21 PM)
Damn, thought Shaka. I knew we should have gotten some
guards for this party. That's what I get for being too trusting. He
ran over to the commotion.
"Steady, friend," said Shaka, eying the glass dagger carefully.
"No one's a slave in these lands. Are you a refugee, that you don't
know that yet?" Would he have to ready a spell for this dunmer?
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 2 2005, 02:21 PM)
The Khajiit leaped straight over Varvyn’s head, twirling round
in mid air so that he landed face to face with the Dunmer.
“Khaj-Rawlith no slave,” the Khajiit said, “Khaj-Rawlith sing and dance and
play, Khaj-Rawlith dance with flaming torches.”
"I'm not your friend, beast.", Varvyn said. He glared at Shaka and
the Khajiit, and then suddenly turned and walked away, as if they didn't exist.
"Outlanders think they run this place.", he muttered to himself as he
replaced his hood.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 2 2005, 09:44 PM
QUOTE(Tratarax @ Jul 2 2005, 03:39 PM)
"I'm not your friend, beast.", Varvyn said. He glared
at Shaka and the Khajiit, and then suddenly turned and walked away, as if they
didn't exist. "Outlanders think they run this place.", he muttered to
himself as he replaced his hood.
“Var var var,” the Khajiit said, while skipping off the other way,
“Khaj-Rawlith know ta'agra'iss, Khaj-Rawlith see ja-Kha'jay.”
The Khajiit continued mumbling to himself and danced off and out of sight.
Posted by: syronj Jul 2 2005, 09:55 PM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 2 2005, 03:44 PM)
“Var var var,” the Khajiit said, while skipping off the other
way, “Khaj-Rawlith know ta'agra'iss, Khaj-Rawlith see ja-Kha'jay.”
The Khajiit continued mumbling to himself and danced off and out of sight.
Shaka walked back to Solange. "Sorry you had to see that," he said.
He tried to puzzle out the words. I know the Words of the People, I see the
Lunar Lattice?
Solange said, "It's all right. I've been around the dunmer all my life.
You'd be surprised how many of them keep from lashing out at us n'wah through
sheer will."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 2 2005, 10:38 PM
QUOTE(Tratarax @ Jul 2 2005, 03:39 PM)
"I'm not your friend, beast.", Varvyn said. He glared
at Shaka and the Khajiit, and then suddenly turned and walked away, as if they
didn't exist. "Outlanders think they run this place.", he muttered to
himself as he replaced his hood.
Ald Raathim's guards were not in the best of moods; the werewolves had gotten
into the castle and struck the Lady herself just the other night, and word was
spreading among the guards that an Argonian had kipped into the castle during
this party and stolen several things, right under their noses. Dram, the senior
guard under Loranna, was quietly displeased and the other guards knew things
were going to get tougher for them come the morning.
The altercation between the Argonain, Khajiit, and Dunmer had the guards
watching the party with their hearts in their throats, fearful of what would
happen if matters got out of hand. Fortunately, the altercation hadn't gone
very far; still, the guards keep an eye on the three people who were involved,
and word is sent back to Dram.
Dram closed his eyes; tonight had proven to be a workout for his skills as a
guard. He might want to talk to his Lady about these unexpected celebrations;
the planned parties have enough headaches as it is. Ah well, ever since he
started working for Lord Jazbet he had known that life would be interesting.
Eventually, though, the party came to an end; tired revelers remembered they
had work to do come the morning and drifted off. Some people cleaned up the
beach, the Lady of Daruhn spoke with Dram, and when the beach was finally
quiet, she stole off for a swim, diving deep to go explore the shipwrecks at
the bottom of the bay.
Dawn would come all too soon, and with it new challenges and new events.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:39 AM
Swimming was a most refreshing excersice.
Nords, unlike Argonains, did not have the ability to breathe underwater
naturally, but water breathing was one ability Loranna habitually included in
the array of potion-granted powers. Ever since her brief glimpses of what lay
beneath Stormhold, she had made sure that she would have the ability to explore
underwater whenever she liked - and even if she hadn't liked swimming much
before meeting Jazbet, the irrepresable Khajiit was an eloquent argument for
taking up the hobby.
She could grant herself swift swim as well, or use levitation to dart through
the water like a slaughterfish, but she chose not to; it was more fun swimming
under her own power - better for her health too. She kept a potion of swift
swim on hand just in case it was needed, and for now, she propelled herself
through the water through her own muscle power. She was a decent enough swimmer
in any event.
There had been shipwrecks in Ald Raathim's bay even before the Azurite
invasion; Jazbet had mentioned them, spoke a bit to her of what he'd found in
them. Loranna had wanted to explore those wrecks but during the Blue Dawn she
was always busy - busy training, busy fighting to save herself and her friends,
busy running from enemies, busy running to enemies ... Now the older ships lay
with the vessels of the destroyed servants of Azura, turning what might once
have been a quiet, interesting little spot to explore into a grim reminder that
Ald Raathim was no longer the sleepy domain it once was.
The wrecks had been looted already but Loranna swam through them for a while
just the same, observing and reflecting. This was a part of her land and its
history, and to a lesser extent her own history as well. The wrecks were quiet,
sad, mere shells of what they once were, but there was a certain beauty in them
- a sense of mystery, of details waiting to be seen.
Loranna swam through the wrecks, and when she had her fill of ship corpses, she
swam to the mangroves, sliding between the submerged trunks and noting with
delight just how much was there to see. Algae, fish of various breeds - and
none being the bothersome slaughterfish, floating mangrove seedlings looking
like green twigs in the water. She climbed out of the water to explore the
leaves of the trees, being careful not to distrub the sleeping birds in the
limbs; one sturdy limb served as her perch for a short while, and she looked
over to the castle, her night-eye letting her make out her home in the dark.
Loranna smiled; she felt like she was in the herb garden, surrounded by
sensations both hearty and delicate, and magic in whatever she touched.
Everything was crystal clear; colors, scents, tactile sensation ... She felt
something stirring in her breast, pride for her home and joy at being part of
this place; the ghost Raithmat and the werewolves and the Argonian who would
filch from her larder before knowing her a day didn't seem so overwhelming out
here. Ald Raathim was strong; it survived the Azurites, it would survive these
too.
From her perch, she saw several more mangrove seedlings floating in the water,
and in her current state of mind Lord Minsero's words came back to her: I do
not know what direction Ald Raathim will take, because I do not think you
yourself know it yet and the thought appeared crystal clear in her mind.
We're strong and energetic, but we're still in many ways a seedling. Our
direction is obvious; I've already been going in that direction. I don't need
to worry about finding our direction, just in helping us get there.
She laughed and pushed off her perch, splashing into the water and grabbing
some of the seedlings. Her eyes watered and she blinked, a bit of silvery tears
getting on the seedlings, and she laughed again.
Home is like beauty; you keep it always in your heart, she giggled,
casting a chameleon spell on herself to cover her flying return to the castle.
She stepped into her window and dried off, then stole a few hours sleep,
holding the seedlings in her hands as she snuggled with Slyvos.
===
Morning came and with it various duties; Loranna tended to what she had to,
inspecting her domain to see how the land divisions were sitting with her
people.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:07 AM
Shaka walked Solange back to her home before returning to the
beach for the cleanup. He hugged Solange goodnight, but felt a little sad at
the realization that there might not be the spark between them that he had
expected and remembered from Ahanassi long ago.
Shaka snuffed out the last of the torches on the beach and walked back to the
castle with them bundled against his shoulder. The remains of the roast guar
had already been sent off to a temple, for a family in need. He paused for a
moment to study the moons hanging serenely over the bay.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 3 2005, 10:39 PM)
===
Morning came and with it various duties; Loranna tended to what she had to,
inspecting her domain to see how the land divisions were sitting with her
people.
Shaka slept in and, when he rose, again left the Dragonbone Cuirass in his
armoire. A tunic and glass greaves would be sufficient this day. He ate a late
breakfast of smoked fish and black bread before shouldering the Spear of Bitter
Mercy and, on impulse, climbing to the castle's battlements. As Shaka watched
the city, he reflected on the adventurers pursuing the leads on the werewolf
mercenaries.
Street vendors sang below, while birds wheeled over the harbor. Shaka found
himself thinking of Dres Vendama and, absurdly, hoping that whatever happened
to Ald Raathim, her life would go on. Of course Bodrom Mora was far enough away
from all this, in any event . . . .
What gutter had that dunmer crawled out of last night? He didn't seem to fit
with the rest of the refugees, let alone the locals. Shaka thought grimly about
last night's squabble. He had let himself get too soft, forgetting that he was
no Imperial in the end - - only another lizard.
He thought he could see the Lady and a small entourage from the battlements.
Shaka loped back down the stone stairs.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:15 AM
By the time Shaka has reached Loranna, she is alone, walking
from the town back to the castle on sandaled feet. She is clad in a shirt and
skirt, both of blue with gold trim and embroidered designs of stars and moons.
"Ah, hello Shaka," she says, smiling at the Argonian. "Everyone
seems to have enjoyed themselves last night; thank you for organizing that
party."
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 3 2005, 11:15 PM)
By the time Shaka has reached Loranna, she is alone, walking
from the town back to the castle on sandaled feet. She is clad in a shirt
and skirt, both of blue with gold trim and embroidered designs of stars and
moons.
"Ah, hello Shaka," she says, smiling at the Argonian.
"Everyone seems to have enjoyed themselves last night; thank you for
organizing that party."
He took in her garb and the extraordinary blue eyes and silver tears. Slyvos is
a lucky man, he thought. Shaka still thought of Slyvos in terms of a Khajiit,
but he had heard something from one of the group last night to the effect that
his soul was ancient. It was still all above his head, but luckily the common
people of Ald Raathim didn't know this. Shaka had no intention of speaking on
it.
He nodded. "My pleasure, Dres Loranna. I hope you had the chance to get
out of the castle last night and see some of it, though from all accounts you
and Dram had your hands full with a certain rogue."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:38 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 3 2005, 11:24 PM)
He took in her garb and the extraordinary blue eyes and silver
tears. Slyvos is a lucky man, he thought. Shaka still thought of
Slyvos in terms of a Khajiit, but he had heard something from one of the group
last night to the effect that his soul was ancient. It was still all
above his head, but luckily the common people of Ald Raathim didn't know
this. Shaka had no intention of speaking on it.
He nodded. "My pleasure, Dres Loranna. I hope you had the
chance to get out of the castle last night and see some of it, though from all
accounts you and Dram had your hands full with a certain rogue."
"I had a chance to get out for a bit, yes," Loranna says, smiling a
strange little smile. "And yeah, we had a bit of a situation, but it's
handled now - I think. Time will tell."
"Did you have much opportunity to get to know Falco while in Dagon
Fel?" she asks Shaka.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 3 2005, 11:38 PM)
I had a chance to get out for a bit, yes," Loranna
says, smiling a strange little smile. "And yeah, we had a bit of a
situation, but it's handled now - I think. Time will tell.
"Did you have much opportunity to get to know Falco while in Dagon
Fel?" she asks Shaka.
Shaka answered honestly: "Not really. Falco has a silver tongue, like all
rogues. I think he told the truth about his upbringing -- parents sold into
slavery because of gambling debts. Apparently Falco's family was comfortable
before that, though, which accounts for his expensive tastes and feeling of
entitlement."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 3 2005, 11:43 PM)
Shaka answered honestly: "Not really. Falco has a
silver tongue, like all rogues. I think he told the truth about his
upbringing -- parents sold into slavery because of gambling debts.
Apparently Falco's family was comfortable before that, though, which accounts
for his expensive tastes and feeling of entitlement."
That would explain the attitude, Loranna thinks to herself. Hmm; I'll
have to keep that in mind.
"A sad fate," Loranna says. "So many of us seem to have painful
memories in our childhood."
She sighs. "Anything about him that struck you?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 3 2005, 11:48 PM)
That would explain the attitude,
Loranna thinks to herself. Hmm; I'll have to keep that in mind.
"A sad fate," Loranna says. "So many of us seem to have painful
memories in our childhood."
She sighs. "Anything about him that struck you?"
Shaka leaned the sheathed Spear against a castle wall. "His red clothes
are a little too flashy for me. The way he's always trying to impress the
ladies .... It's like he's trying too hard.
My lady, I don't think he is evil, exactly, but there's something of the brat
about him. I don't know how far he can be trusted when it seems that he's only
looking out for himself. I haven't seen him this morning, but I assume he's not
in the dungeon . ..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:56 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 3 2005, 11:54 PM)
Shaka leaned the sheathed Spear against a castle wall.
"His red clothes are a little too flashy for me. The way he's always
trying to impress the ladies .... It's like he's trying too hard.
My lady, I don't think he is evil, exactly, but there's something of the brat
about him. I don't know how far he can be trusted when it seems that he's
only looking out for himself. I haven't seen him this morning, but I
assume he's not in the dungeon . ..."
A shadow falls across Loranna's face and her eyes narrow. " ... No, he's
not," she says. "Come to think of it, I really ought to refurbish the
old dungeons ..."
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 3 2005, 11:56 PM)
A shadow falls across Loranna's face and her eyes narrow.
" ... No, he's not," she says. "Come to think of it, I
really ought to refurbish the old dungeons ..."
Shaka was starting to almost feel sorry for the rogue. "One thing I just
remembered, my lady, is that when we killed a group of bandits, Falco came up
with a fairly good idea to spare the last survivor -- he had him drag a guar
from our hunt back to town. At least he doesn't believe in killing prisoners
who beg for quarter." Unlike a certain berserk Nord, Shaka thought; but
Isidor seemed like a sound man overall.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:10 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 4 2005, 12:06 AM)
Shaka was starting to almost feel sorry for the rogue.
"One thing I just remembered, my lady, is that when we killed a group of
bandits, Falco came up with a fairly good idea to spare the last survivor -- he
had him drag a guar from our hunt back to town. At least he doesn't
believe in killing prisoners who beg for quarter." Unlike a certain
berserk Nord, Shaka thought; but Isidor seemed like a sound man overall.
"Oh?" Loranna asks, looking a tiny bit distracted.
"I see," she says, returning to normal. "Well, that's kind of
clever." She gives a wan smile.
"If you don't mind keep an eye on him while he's here in town," she
asks Shaka. "I've taken him on as a security consultant, and I'm hoping he
doesn't make me regret the decision."
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 4 2005, 12:10 AM)
"Oh?" Loranna asks, looking a tiny bit distracted.
"I see," she says, returning to normal. "Well, that's kind
of clever." She gives a wan smile.
"If you don't mind keep an eye on him while he's here in town," she
asks Shaka. "I've taken him on as a security consultant, and I'm
hoping he doesn't make me regret the decision."
"Of course, Dres Loranna," said Shaka. "The poacher turned gamekeeper.
. . . I see."
A morning that had dawned brightly was certainly proving complicated.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:15 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 4 2005, 12:13 AM)
Of course, Dres Loranna," said Shaka. "The
poacher turned gamekeeper. . . . I see.
A morning that had dawned brightly was certainly proving complicated.
"One way of putting it," Loranna says with a smile. "There have
been stranger cases of turnabouts though; I know one or two myself."
The two head back into the castle, discussing minor things from there.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:14 PM
Blacklight, Morrowind northern mainland
Nalion knew Blacklight well from previous days. He remembered the harbour,
bustling with men and mer, busying themselves with unloading ships, striking
deals and exchanging news and gossip. That was the past, though. Now, things
looked a little bit different. Blacklight had been occupied by a large Azurite
force during the Blue Dawn. Damage to property had been low, yet there were
other, more significant signs that things had changed. The forces they had
wielded on Hogithum had vanquished every single Azurite with the exception of those
three they had protected: Tamne, Jazbet and Dar'Var. Now, Blacklight, though
slowly repopulating, still seemed empty compared to the images of Nalion's
memories.
The first time he had been in Blacklight, he had arrived on a ship called Wavedancer.
What seemed an eternity ago now, happened in truth just roughly nine months
ago. The name of the ship's captain had been Rindral Dralor and Nalion wondered
if the Dunmer managed to survive the Blue Dawn. He hoped so, for it was the
captains skill that saved the boat - and thus Nalions life - during a storm
they were caught in on the voyage to Blacklight.
The mage shifted and tried to find a comfortable position on the grassy ground
he sat on. He had sought solitude for a while from his companions. As much as
he enjoyed being with his friends, at some time, he needed to be alone to
collect his thoughts and think about the events that happened during their
adventures. Thus, he slipped away as night fell and climbed a small hill
outside the city, which had aforementioned view on the harbour. The view on the
harbour though was not the only reason why the mage chose this hill...
The Breton lay down on his back and looked straight upwards into the sky. It
was Sun's Height and the sign of the Apprentice stood high in the sky. Nalion,
though himself born under the Atronarch, watched the stars of this sign
gleaming like sparkling diamonds. The Apprentice, as well as the Ritual and the
Atronarch, were the charges of their guardian constellation, the Mage.
It is said that that each guardian constellation protects its charges from the
thirteenth constellation, the Serpent.
The serpent, sign of both the most blessed and the most cursed, made of
unstars, sign of constant strife and undertaking, moving irregular through the
skies, threatening other constellations at times...
Redguards, so Nalion had learned during his travels in Hammerfell, told of a
being called "Sep". Sep is pictured as the second serpent, and a
hungry one. Sep, as creator of the skin ball needed more punishment,
and so Tall Papa squashed the Snake with a big stick. The hunger fell out of
Sep's dead mouth and was the only thing left of the Second Serpent. While the
rest of the new world was allowed to strive back to godhood, Sep could only
slink around in a dead skin, or swim about in the sky, a hungry void that
jealously tried to eat the stars.
Threat, strife, hunger, violence...
Almost devilish features and yet a part of almost everything. Birth as a
violent act against the mother, strife and hunger as the wish to be more than
one is now, death as threat against the body. To what end, though? To be cast
again into the whirling of the wheel, to ever spin around?
***
Nalion forgot the time in his musings and the next conscious feeling he had was
the warmth of the sun on his face. He opened his eyes, recalling his thoughts
to the here and now - and to the purpose at hand. The mage hurried back to the
inn his companions had stayed and gathered them. A small wooden sculpture of a
wolf's head was swiftly found and bought and the Morag Tong guildhall was
equally found in just a few minutes. As they were told by Bradas, the party
left the carved wolfshead along with fifty septims and a note in a corner at
the common room of the guildhall.
Then Isidor, Reichi, Arynel, Nalion and the former slave R'shasha left
Blacklight and took the mages guild to fast-travel back to Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:11 PM
Blacklight
Scant moments after Nalion left the token, it and the attached note seemingly
disappeared, tucked quietly into the tunic of a Tong member in good standing,
who carried both to the Mage Guild. There, quiet words were exchanged with the
aged guild guide - a new face, though one already getting used to these visits.
Note and token found their way out of Blacklight, crossing the land with
magical speed and finding their ways into the hands of a young Dunmer.
The young mer, clad in black-dyed netch armor and wearing a heavy silver ring
of a snarling wolfs-head, regarded the token with mild interest. Red eyes set
in a face marked by years of fighting and killing read over the delicate,
Outlander handwriting:
The hunt is your life and you live for the hunt.
There are others who do hunt also.
There may be an opportunity for both of our hunts to be successful.
Meet us in the district of Daruhn, a place you should know by now.
Nalion
A slight breeze blew the mer's long, messy black hair into his face; with a
quiet growl he pushed his hair aside, letting his angular features again see
the light of day. He tucked the note into his belt and carelessly tossed the
wooden wolf-head to some Outlander kid - some blond moppet who started to thank
him, until he gave the boy a feral smile that made the mannish youth scramble
off.
Chuckling to himself, he set about his business, buying supplies; most of the
vendors knew him, and knew better than to argue when he named a price for the
wares that was just under half what they were worth. He grinned again, and made
his way out of town.
His pack had found Daruhn an interesting place last time; its castle had made
for a fun little challenge, see how easily they could sneak in with just a bare
bones reconiassance. Granted, there had been a touch of difficulty - some fool
servant got in the way and got himself killed, and Ranabi had somehow gotten
himself knocked out by the noblewoman who ruled the place nowadays despite
having had the element of surprise on his side. Well, Ranabi was a bit too
cocky for his own good sometimes, and had delusions of being capable of leading
the pack; nothing a good thrashing couldn't fix.
It was strange to be heading back so soon to a land they just left, but no
matter; the pack would go where the gold was. And this Nalion fellow would have
gold for them, he was sure - even if they had to take it from him. A chuckle
escaped his throat again as he returned to his pack.
===
We shall pick up what happens next in another thread.
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Posted by: Loranna Jul 4 2005, 03:16 PM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
Info for Gram:
Race: Nord
Sex: Male
Hair: Red, full beard (think Red Hair from Conan the Barbarian)
Eyes: Blue
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, having been dealing with ninja werewolves,
sticky-fingered Argonians, and other problems that face nobles in Tamriel. She
is seeing to improving her castle's defenses against infiltration, and in the
meantime has an alchemical project in the works.
Summary for Gram:
Gram is in Ald Raathim as well, hanging out and waiting to hear what the
contingent sent to talk to the werewolves have to say upon returning. His
thoughts are turning back to Skyrim and adventure in a land with a proper
climate when things settle down.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 4 2005, 03:24 PM
Summary
Nalion, male Breton mage, has returned to Ald Raathim from a mission to
Blacklight to contact the werewolf band which might lead them to the
whereabouts of Seres, and thus to a means to set Raithmat's ghost to his final
rest.
Posted by: syronj Jul 4 2005, 04:49 PM
Summary: Shaka, Argonian battlemage and wanderer, waits in Ald
Raathim for news from those seeking to contact the werewolf pack.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 4 2005, 05:21 PM
OOC:
The Breton Arynel is currently in Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Aki Jul 4 2005, 09:51 PM
OOC:
The Male Dunmeri Werewolf Reichi Sari has returned with Nalion and the others
from the mission to find the Werewolf pack, and possibly Seres.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 5 2005, 02:14 AM
OOC: Isidor is with Nalion and the rest of the group, looking
for the werewolf pack.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 5 2005, 07:57 PM
Summary
Falco is currently skulking around Ald Raathim, making notes on a piece of
parchment about imperfections in the security.
OOC: Sorry I was gone for a few days. Computer trouble.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 03:40 AM
Ald Raathim
The pack did not announce its coming; they never did. One didn't tell them what
time to show up, one simply told them a meeting was wanted and they came on
their time.
The pack liked to have a lay of the land wherever they went; in the daytime
they could walk unknown among the people of Ald Raathim, watching, listening,
noting those who seemed to be the wolves in the town of the sheep.
Dram had a prickling sensation on the back of his neck all day; he was certain
he was being watched. Bretons famed for their exploits during the Parade and
the Blue Dawn could notice an unknown face seeming to be around them more times
than coincidence could explain. Gram Pyrel, hero of southern Cyrodiil ... had
his mead stolen.
Meanwhile, one Dunmer wearing a wolfshead ring looked over the castle from a
safe place, frowning ...
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 03:50 AM
A young guard was warily doing his morning rounds of the castle.
He was new and had heard about the recent werewolf attack. He was about to
round a corner when an argonian clad in red silks jumped around the corner screeching.
The guard lost his nerve and ran, dropping his sword. Falco made a note on his
parchment. It now read
Ineffcient patrol routes
To many guards at night
Not enough during the day
Guards often walk around without weapons during the day
No standing uards at pivotal chokepoints in the manor
Guards seem on edge
One (possibly more) have little nerve and drop their weapon and run when I
leaped in front of him.
He went to deliver the list to Loranna and collect his first day's pay.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 03:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 5 2005, 09:40 PM)
Dram had a prickling sensation on the back of his neck all day;
he was certain he was being watched. Bretons famed for their exploits
during the Parade and the Blue Dawn could notice an unknown face seeming to be
around them more times than coincidence could explain. Gram Pyrel, hero
of southern Cyrodiil ... had his mead stolen.
Meanwhile, one Dunmer wearing a wolfshead ring looked over the castle from a
safe place, frowning ...
Shaka sat in his room for a moment, rubbing the wards on his left arm
thoughtfully. They had been pulsing slowly when he woke that morning, but the
Glass wards only stayed active when he slept. Something was up, and it meant
something more than a dunmer thief pulling a knife.
He took the Dragonbone Cuirass from the armoire, then the Ebony bracers and
Indoril pauldrons, and strapped them on. Time to be serious once more.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 04:00 AM
The panicked guard ran right into Dram, who frowned as he heard
the fresh recruit yell about an Argonian intruder. Already he could hear booted
feet running to search for the scaled infiltrator.
"Go and get your sword, if it's still there," he said in clipped
tones. " ... And next time, if someone jumps out at you, hit them."
He turns and returns to his patrol, noting Shaka.
"You noticed it too," he says, looking at Shaka's armor.
The Dunmer with the wolfshead ring silently scales a wall outside when no one
is looking, listening to the ruckus inside. What the heck was that lizard
doing? Getting into the castle would be harder now ...
Falco will find Loranna in her study, looking over applications for the new
school she is building. "Yes?" she asks, looking up.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 04:06 AM
Reichi stopped in the crowd he was in, annoying a few people who
were behind him, who grumbled and moved around him. Reichi placed a hand on the
hilt of the Dagger Of Senses, watching the crowd for a moment, before
continuing. He then mentally kicked himself. He had the distinct feeling
someone or something was watching him, stopping and showing them he knew they
were watching was stupid, very stupid. He just had to hope they didn't know of
the Dagger of Senses, at least, the enchantment. He headed right for the
castle, to inform Loranna and the others the Werewolves had been contacted.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 5 2005, 10:00 PM)
The panicked guard ran right into Dram, who frowned as
he heard the fresh recruit yell about an Argonian intruder. Already he
could hear booted feet running to search for the scaled infiltrator.
"Go and get your sword, if it's still there," he said in clipped
tones. " ... And next time, if someone jumps out at you, hit
them." He turns and returns to his patrol, noting Shaka.
"You noticed it too," he says, looking at Shaka's armor.
Shaka nodded. "I'm going to check in with Loranna. I don't know if she's
told you everything that's going on, but I know you're ready for
intruders."
The battlemage reached the antechamber to Loranna's study a few minutes after
Falco.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 04:17 AM
Falco entered the study. He helped himself to a large chair.
"Lady Loranna, I have in my hand a list of things that require immediate
attention for your security forces. Not included on the list however, is the
overall lack of discipline. Growing up in Cyrodill, I saw plenty of the legion.
They are extremely disciplined. That is the key to their success. I would
humbly suggest hiring a legion veteran to train your guards. Or call up an
imperial contractor. Should you choose the latter you will have imperial trade
benefits. You will also have free access to imperial guards. However the town
will be open grounds for imperial constructiuon and imperial taxes, as well as
an imperial fort. So your choices are make this place an imperial town and reap
the benefits including free guards or hire a legion veteran to supervise the
training of you current guards." He tossed her the parchment, " Now
about my salary..."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 04:19 AM
Loranna was just finishing looking over Falco's list when Shaka
and Reichi show up.
" ... What is it?" she asks, noting the looks on their faces. She
shelves her thoughts on Falco's comments for later.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 5 2005, 10:19 PM)
Loranna was just finishing looking over Falco's list when Shaka
and Reichi show up.
" ... What is it?" she asks, noting the looks on their faces.
She shelves her thoughts on Falco's comments for later.
"Reichi would be more knowledgeable about the pack," said Shaka,
deferring to the werewolf ex-assassin. "It's just that I sense they may be
near -- I'm sure the rest of the group is even more aware of it."
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 5 2005, 10:19 PM)
Loranna was just finishing looking over Falco's list when Shaka
and Reichi show up.
" ... What is it?" she asks, noting the looks on their faces.
She shelves her thoughts on Falco's comments for later.
"We've contacted the Werewolf pack," Reichi said. "When we met
Bradas he informed they could be reached at the Morag Tong guildhalls in
Blacklight and Tear by leaving fifty spetims, a carved Wolf head and a Note
with names and location to be contacted. We did so."
"They're coming here," he added, scratching the back of his head. He
turned at Shaka's comment. "Or are here. Probablly why i felt a pair of
eyes on me heading here."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 5 2005, 06:24 PM)
We've contacted the Werewolf pack," Reichi said.
"When we met Bradas he informed they could be reached at the Morag Tong
guildhalls in Blacklight and Tear by leaving fifty spetims, a carved Wolf head
and a Note with names and location to be contacted. We did so.
"They're coming here," he added, scratching the back of his head. He
turned at Shaka's comment. "Or are here. Probablly why i felt a pair of
eyes on me heading here."
Falco spoke up, "Well then lets meet them at whatever spot you designated
for a meeting. Then we can finally find this Seres."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 6 2005, 04:27 AM
Arynel joined the others, but the Breton remained silent.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 5 2005, 10:26 PM)
Falco spoke up, "Well then lets meet them at whatever spot
you designated for a meeting. Then we can finally find this Seres."
Loranna frowns. "It sounds like they're playing coy," she says,
nodding to Arynel.
" ... Well, let's find them and talk," she says, getting up. "No
sense in delaying this."
Outside, the Dunmer with the wolfshead ring carefully climbs down the wall, to
meet up with one of his packmates.
"They seem to be expecting us," he says. "We must have spooked
them last time."
His companion grins, but says "It's still light out."
"So it is; we'll see if they can find us before nightfall," he says.
"Tell the others to stay hidden. This will be a good test ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 04:37 AM
Falco rubbed his hands in anticipation "So Reichi where's
the meeting place?"
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 6 2005, 04:40 AM
Issa Yojimbo walks the lonely, ashy plains of Vvardenfel, his
armor faded, and his robes tattered, his red hair now chalky white.
He had originaly been searching for his mother, but soon learned that he was
not the only one facing loss as a result of the Blue Dawn. He dedicated himself
to helping those who had lost homes, family, and loved ones from the disaster.
All the while searching for clues that his family is alive.
He had a lead.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 04:40 AM
"Find them?" Reichi asked, before grinning. "I'd
have suggested waiting for them to contact us, but that sounds much more
fun."
QUOTE
Falco rubbed his hands in anticipation "So Reichi where's
the meeting place?"
Reichi's grin turned to a sly smirk as he turned his head to Falco. "Ald
Raathim," he said, before jerking his head towards the door. "C'mon.
We got us some Wolves to hunt."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 04:42 AM
"Well then, I think we should appeal to there inner wolf.
Maybe look for them around a pack of dogs or something. But how will we know
when we've found them?"
Posted by: Arynel Jul 6 2005, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 5 2005, 08:42 PM)
Well then, I think we should appeal to there inner wolf.
Maybe look for them around a pack of dogs or something. But how will we know
when we've found them?
"The smell," Arynel said as the Breton began walking away.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 5 2005, 10:42 PM)
Well then, I think we should appeal to there inner wolf.
Maybe look for them around a pack of dogs or something. But how will we know
when we've found them?
Shaka spoke up. "I don't think it will be that easy, Falco. These are
professional killers; they're not going to hang around actual wolves or dogs
and be obvious."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 5 2005, 06:43 PM)
"The smell," Arynel said as the Breton began walking
away.
" What smell? The smell of dog? Well I suppose my argonian nose is as good
as any, but what do they smell like."
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 04:48 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 5 2005, 10:44 PM)
What smell? The smell of dog? Well I suppose my argonian
nose is as good as any, but what do they smell like.
"Can't you tell from Reichi?" asked Shaka. "It's a mix of the
lupine and human. A feral smell, a blood scent." Shaka was surprised that
Reichi's condition was not more obvious to the rogue Falco.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 04:49 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 5 2005, 06:48 PM)
"Can't you tell from Reichi?" asked Shaka.
"It's a mix of the lupine and human. A feral smell, a blood
scent." Shaka was surprised that Reichi's condition was not more
obvious to the rogue Falco.
Falco was quite surprised, " You mean all this time Reichi's been a
werewolf and nobody told me? Err is he one of the monthly or nightly
ones?"
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 04:52 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 5 2005, 10:49 PM)
Falco was quite surprised, " You mean all this time
Reichi's been a werewolf and nobody told me? Err is he one of the monthly or
nightly ones?"
"Nightly. I wear a ring though," Reichi said, holding up his hand.
There was a sliver ring on his ring finger, with the image of a Wolf's head
engraved into it. "Prevents the nightly transformation so long as worn.
And we didn't tell you because, well, people tend to kill Werewolves. I
wouldn't want to have to injure or kill you if you reacted unfavourably."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 04:52 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 5 2005, 10:48 PM)
"Can't you tell from Reichi?" asked Shaka.
"It's a mix of the lupine and human. A feral smell, a blood
scent." Shaka was surprised that Reichi's condition was not more
obvious to the rogue Falco.
Loranna glowered at Shaka a bit ...
" ... Let's get moving," she says. "And let's try to be
discrete. No need to send the town into a panic ..."
===
The town of Ald Raathim was going about its daily business; vendors hawked
their wares, fishermen cast off from the dock to ply their craft, farmers
brought their crops to the central square market and shopped for needed
supplies.
Few were aware that there were wolves in their midst - and those who did know
were either not sure where, or else not telling.
The Dunmer with the wolfshead ring directed his pack to stay hidden among the sheep,
but to watch those looking for them. It would be good to know how the wolves of
Ald Raathim reacted to another pack in their midst.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 6 2005, 04:53 AM
Arynel turned to face the others.
“Being a carrier of Lycanthropy is often an attribute one would not like spoken
of so plainly,” the Breton said, “Perhaps you should consider the movement of
your tongue.”
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 04:56 AM
[quote=Loranna,Jul 5 2005, 10:52 PM]
Loranna glowered at Shaka a bit ...
" ... Let's get moving," she says. "And let's try to be
discrete. No need to send the town into a panic ..."
===
Shaka bowed his head for a moment in apology. He had accepted Reichi long
enough that he hadn't thought of the effect of the truth on Falco.
He shouldered the Spear and followed the others into the Ald Raathim day.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 04:57 AM
Falco nodded at Reichi's comment. He went to the window and
struck what he thought was a heroic pose. "Well I'm off to hunt
werewolf" He then leaped out the window. Unforunatley he hadn't counted on
there being a haycart on the ground below. Falco landed in it and smashed the
whole thing apart. He was covered in hay and skulked off into the city
indigantly.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 05:02 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 5 2005, 10:57 PM)
Falco nodded at Reichi's comment. He went to the window and
struck what he thought was a heroic pose. "Well I'm off to hunt
werewolf" He then leaped out the window. Unforunatley he hadn't counted on
there being a haycart on the ground below. Falco landed in it and smashed the
whole thing apart. He was covered in hay and skulked off into the city
indigantly.
Loranna has a sinking feeling deep in her chest; she goes to talk to the now
indignant haycart owner to compensate him for his loss and the shock of having
an Argonian suddenly drop out of the sky.
"Filthy lizard ..." the cart owner huffs, "and this was a fine
crop of hay too ..."
"I understand; I'll have a word with him," Loranna promises.
"Here; let's see about getting you a new cart ..."
"Don't forget the loss of the hay," the cart owner mutters, before
adding hurriedly "m'Lady," with an apologetic bow of his head.
If any werewolves were on the scene, they kept their mouths shut. Several other
onlookers though were pointing at the funny Argonian and chuckling.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 05:04 AM
"Pyshco..." Reichi muttered, watching the Argonian
leap out the window. "Hope he doesn't hurt himself." He quickly
headed out of the castle, into the Central square market. He clutched the
Dagger Of Senses again, taking a moment to savour the odd sensation of his own senses
expanding to greater heights than human or mer could ever reach normally. He
then set about sniffing out the Werewolves, trying to act as if he was browsing
the market place.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 5 2005, 07:02 PM)
let's see about getting you a new cart ..."
"Don't forget the loss of the hay," the cart owner mutters, before
adding hurriedly "m'Lady," with an apologetic bow of his head.
Falco called back, "Simply deduct from my pay whatever this costs
you." He walked off brushing all the hay off of his clothes.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 5 2005, 11:02 PM)
If any werewolves were on the scene, they kept their mouths
shut. Several other onlookers though were pointing at the funny Argonian
and chuckling.
Shaka murmured to Reichi, "Kill me now, and spare the pack the trouble.
Well, maybe they'll make the mistake of underestimating us now. . . . "
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 05:09 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 5 2005, 11:06 PM)
Shaka murmured to Reichi, "Kill me now, and spare the pack
the trouble. Well, maybe they'll make the mistake of underestimating us
now. . . . "
Reichi chuckled. "They're not here to kill us, yet," Reichi said,
smirking slightly. "They just haven't come to us because for all they
know, this could be a trap. They attacked the castle on a contract before, they
know we could want revenge. And have silver. They're playing it smart."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 05:12 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 5 2005, 11:09 PM)
Reichi chuckled. "They're not here to kill us, yet,"
Reichi said, smirking slightly. "They just haven't come to us because for
all they know, this could be a trap. They attacked the castle on a contract
before, they know we could want revenge. And have silver. They're playing it
smart."
Reichi's nose detects many things; the smell of scuttle, the scent of horses
from the Nord's side of Ald Raathim, baked goods of several varity, lots of
Dunmer and Breton and Nord, a faint hint of flowers and feminity from Loranna,
and hay mixed with reptile.
He also, as he rounds the marketplace, catches a faint whiff of feralness, much
like his own scent. It's around him, somewhere - maybe two sources, hard to
place but there.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 05:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 5 2005, 11:12 PM)
Reichi's nose detects many things; the smell of scuttle, the
scent of horses from the Nord's side of Ald Raathim, baked goods of several
varity, lots of Dunmer and Breton and Nord, a faint hint of flowers and
feminity from Loranna, and hay mixed with reptile.
He also, as he rounds the marketplace, catches a faint whiff of feralness, much
like his own scent. It's around him, somewhere - maybe two sources, hard
to place but there.
Shaka glanced casually at Reichi, keeping some yards distant from the dunmer
while the Argonian pretended to be browsing the market as well. From the way
Reichi's nostrils had flared, he seemed to have scented someone ... but Shaka
could not yet pick up anything unusual.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 05:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 5 2005, 11:12 PM)
Reichi's nose detects many things; the smell of scuttle, the
scent of horses from the Nord's side of Ald Raathim, baked goods of several
varity, lots of Dunmer and Breton and Nord, a faint hint of flowers and
feminity from Loranna, and hay mixed with reptile.
He also, as he rounds the marketplace, catches a faint whiff of feralness, much
like his own scent. It's around him, somewhere - maybe two sources, hard
to place but there.
Reichi, having caught the faint scent, looked around. Now all he had to do was
find someone who didn't belong. That was vague, so he had to narrow it down.
Focusing first on those with Outlander looks and mannerisms. Then, those with
more trained movements, people who looked strong, Werewolves, were by nature
usually strong and fit, esspecially because one needed to survive a Werewolf
attack to be one, plus, these guys were mercenaries, Assassins. Good
ones. You didn't get by as a fat Merecenary Werewolf with execellent infilitration
skills. Not for long, anyways.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 05:23 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 5 2005, 11:21 PM)
Reichi, having caught the faint scent, looked around. Now all he
had to do was find someone who didn't belong. That was vague, so he had to
narrow it down. Focusing first on those with Outlander looks and mannerisms.
Then, those with more trained movements, people who looked strong,
Werewolves, were by nature usually strong and fit, esspecially because one
needed to survive a Werewolf attack to be one, plus, these guys were
mercenaries, Assassins. Good ones. You didn't get by as a fat Merecenary
Werewolf with execellent infilitration skills. Not for long, anyways.
The thrill of the hunt bubbles in Reichi's blood as he determines the shape of
his prey; his eyes scan the crowd, seeing laughing townsfolk, haggling vendors,
children running and playing ...
... and one Dunmer who was lean and wiry, and who seemed to slide through the
crowd, heading away from him, down toward the tavern.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 05:28 AM
Falco wandered round the town. He had only seen a werewolf,
besides Reichi, once. He had been robbin some nord on the road to Dagon Fel
when the moon rose and the man had turned to a werewolf. Luckily it was still a
young one and Falco managed to slay him. he only thing he could vividly remeber
were the eyes. The horrible yellow eyes.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 5 2005, 11:23 PM)
The thrill of the hunt bubbles in Reichi's blood as he
determines the shape of his prey; his eyes scan the crowd, seeing laughing
townsfolk, haggling vendors, children running and playing ...
... and one Dunmer who was lean and wiry, and who seemed to slide through the
crowd, heading away from him, down toward the tavern.
Reichi followed after the Dunmer, without seeming to overly conspicious,
grinning inwardly. To cover his following of the Dunmer, he yawned and said
"Man, i need a drink," aloud. Got you now Reichi thought to
himself, before trying to discern what the suspected Werewolf was wearing and
what concealed weapons he might have.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 05:33 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 5 2005, 11:28 PM)
Reichi followed after the Dunmer, without seeming to overly
conspicious, grinning inwardly. To cover his following of the Dunmer, he yawned
and said "Man, i need a drink," aloud. Got you now Reichi
thought to himself, before trying to discern what the suspected Werewolf was
wearing and what concealed weapons he might have.
"Heh, a greef sounds good," someone near Reichi mutters as he walks
past.
The Dunmer Reichi is tracking slips into the tavern; he seems to be wearing
simple netch armor, and has a shortsword at his side. He could be any of a
hundred Dunmer one would expect to find in Morrowind, though he moves with a
smoother grace than many.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 05:34 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 5 2005, 11:28 PM)
Reichi followed after the Dunmer, without seeming to overly
conspicious, grinning inwardly. To cover his following of the Dunmer, he yawned
and said "Man, i need a drink," aloud. Got you now Reichi
thought to himself, before trying to discern what the suspected Werewolf was
wearing and what concealed weapons he might have.
Shaka followed Reichi with his eyes, debating whether it would be too
conspicuous to leave for the tavern also.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 05:41 AM
Reichi stepped into the Tavern after the Dunmer, his grip on the
Dagger Of Sense tighter. He closed the distance between him and the Dunmer,
putting a hand on the mer's shoulder, the right one, the one with his ring on
it. His left maintained the grip on the Dagger Of Senses. Giving him advance
warning on any less than stealthly drawing of a blade.
"Welcome back to Ald Raathim," Reichi said with a smug grin. He had
considering that if this was the wrong guy, this could be very awkward, but if
he was right, it'd just be cool.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 5 2005, 11:41 PM)
Reichi stepped into the Tavern after the Dunmer, his grip on the
Dagger Of Sense tighter. He closed the distance between him and the Dunmer,
putting a hand on the mer's shoulder, the right one, the one with his ring on
it. His left maintained the grip on the Dagger Of Senses. Giving him advance
warning on any less than stealthly drawing of a blade.
"Welcome back to Ald Raathim," Reichi said with a smug grin. He had
considering that if this was the wrong guy, this could be very awkward, but if
he was right, it'd just be cool.
Reichi can feel a hand coming down upon his shoulder - a hand wearing a ring
much like his own, only more feral-looking.
"We're glad to be back," says the voice of the man who had wanted a
greef but a few moments ago. The Dunmer Reichi cornered sniggers.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 05:49 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 5 2005, 11:41 PM)
Reichi stepped into the Tavern after the Dunmer, his grip on the
Dagger Of Sense tighter. He closed the distance between him and the Dunmer,
putting a hand on the mer's shoulder, the right one, the one with his ring on
it. His left maintained the grip on the Dagger Of Senses. Giving him advance
warning on any less than stealthly drawing of a blade.
"Welcome back to Ald Raathim," Reichi said with a smug grin. He had
considering that if this was the wrong guy, this could be very awkward, but if
he was right, it'd just be cool.
Shaka had reached a decision and, dodging into the crowd, found a corner
between two stalls away from other's eyes. He invoked the Amulet of Shadows and
began mentally counting the seconds.
The people near the tavern door that day saw only the shimmer of heat from the
road. Shaka ducked into the tavern and found a shadowy corner where he could
keep an eye on Reichi in case the meeting went sour. It had taken him two days'
charge on the Amulet, but it seemed worth it.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 05:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 5 2005, 11:46 PM)
Reichi can feel a hand coming down upon his shoulder - a hand
wearing a ring much like his own, only more feral-looking.
"We're glad to be back," says the voice of the man who had wanted a
greef but a few moments ago. The Dunmer Reichi cornered sniggers.
Well f**k, was the first thought to come to Reichi's mind. "Well,
at least i found ya," Reichi said. "Now, care to talk, or would you
rather play hide and go seek all day?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 05:58 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 5 2005, 11:56 PM)
Well f**k, was the first thought to
come to Reichi's mind. "Well, at least i found ya," Reichi said.
"Now, care to talk, or would you rather play hide and go seek all
day?"
"We like the night," says the Dunmer behind Reichi; the voice is
youthful and, for a Dunmer, somewhat pleasant. "We do our best talking
then, you can imagine ..."
The Dunmer looks over Reichi's shoulder, sniffs the air, and adds " ...
As, I think, do you."
His tone becomes more serious. "What do you want of us?" he asks, all
business.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 06:00 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 5 2005, 11:56 PM)
Well f**k, was the first thought to
come to Reichi's mind. "Well, at least i found ya," Reichi said.
"Now, care to talk, or would you rather play hide and go seek all
day?"
Shaka already thought he could tell who the alpha of the pack was; a dunmer
clad in black netch leather. A hard boy indeed, he thought. Shaka had been
adventuring longer than Seres had been alive, but he hadn't had to fight to
survive every step of the way.
Shaka had guessed that Seres would be either someone's slave, or a seasoned
fighter, and it was easy now to tell which.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 06:04 AM
"Alright," Reichi said, pulling his hand off the
shoulder of the dunmer he cornered, turning his head to look back at the Dunmer
holding his shoulder. "What do we want? We wish to know what you know of a
Dunmer named Seres. Know of him?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 06:12 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 12:04 AM)
Alright," Reichi said, pulling his hand off the
shoulder of the dunmer he cornered, turning his head to look back at the Dunmer
holding his shoulder. "What do we want? We wish to know what you know of a
Dunmer named Seres. Know of him?
Reichi looks into the calculating eyes of the black-clad Dunmer youth; up close
he can see scars on the Dunmer's arms and collarbone.
"Seres? Never met anyone by that name," he says, frowning. " ...
You didn't call us out here just to ask that, I hope ..."
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 06:13 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 12:04 AM)
Alright," Reichi said, pulling his hand off the
shoulder of the dunmer he cornered, turning his head to look back at the Dunmer
holding his shoulder. "What do we want? We wish to know what you know of a
Dunmer named Seres. Know of him?
Shaka, though relatively conspicuous in the tavern just by being from Black
Marsh, ordered a pint of bitter ale and stayed seated in the corner, watching.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 06:17 AM
"Eighteen years ago you destroyed a ashlander camp, in it
was Seres. He was the target i believe. We figured he would, if he survived, a
Werewolf as the survivors of Werewolf attacks often become Werewolves
themselves," Reichi replied calmly. "We figured he might have ended
up as one of your number." Reichi noted how young the Dunmer seemed.
"Of course, you look young enough that you yourself weren't more than a
child at the time..."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 06:20 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 12:17 AM)
Eighteen years ago you destroyed a ashlander camp, in it
was Seres. He was the target i believe. We figured he would, if he survived, a
Werewolf as the survivors of Werewolf attacks often become Werewolves
themselves," Reichi replied calmly. "We figured he might have ended
up as one of your number." Reichi noted how young the Dunmer seemed.
"Of course, you look young enough that you yourself weren't more than a
child at the time...
The Dunmer youth regards Reichi cooly. "And what importance is this Seres
to you?" he asks. "That was eighteen years ago by your own
account."
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 06:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 12:20 AM)
The Dunmer youth regards Reichi cooly. "And what
importance is this Seres to you?" he asks. "That was eighteen
years ago by your own account."
"To make a long story short, lets just say if he doesn't claim his
rightful position in Ald Raathim, this whole town will vanish beneath the waves
by the end of the month," Reichi replied. "You can see our need to
find him," Reichi added with a smirk.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 12:24 AM)
"To make a long story short, lets just say if he
doesn't claim his rightful position in Ald Raathim, this whole town will vanish
beneath the waves by the end of the month," Reichi replied. "You can
see our need to find him," Reichi added with a smirk.
"Rightful position?" the Dunmer asks, his eyes staring into Reichi's.
" ... Perhaps we should talk with the person who will be paying us for
this little service you require," he says, giving a disturbing grin.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 06:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 12:27 AM)
"Rightful position?" the Dunmer asks, his eyes staring
into Reichi's.
" ... Perhaps we should talk with the person who will be paying us for
this little service you require," he says, giving a disturbing grin.
"That would be Loranna, she's around here somewhere, likely near the
castle. I trust you don't need me to lead you there," Reichi replied, the
smirk remaining on his face. "Not hard to miss, Blond hair, ashen skin,
silver colored tearstreaks."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 06:32 AM
Falco wandered in to the tavern. He was unaware of the meeting
going on. He sat in a rather dark corner, unbeknownst to him, right next to
Shaka. He ordered a rather large brandy and began whistling whilst he waited.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 06:38 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 12:31 AM)
That would be Loranna, she's around here somewhere, likely
near the castle. I trust you don't need me to lead you there," Reichi
replied, the smirk remaining on his face. "Not hard to miss, Blond hair,
ashen skin, silver colored tearstreaks.
The Dunmer Reichi had cornered, who had been quietly sitting and listening to
the exchange, gives a low growl at the mention of Loranna.
"Oh yes, we know her," the youthful Dunmer says. "An old pack
tradition, we do all our business at night. Tell her to meet us at an old
abandoned mine outside of her lands, to the east; we'll be waiting."
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 06:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 12:38 AM)
The Dunmer Reichi had cornered, who had been quietly sitting and
listening to the exchange, gives a low growl at the mention of Loranna.
"Oh yes, we know her," the youthful Dunmer says. "An old
pack tradition, we do all our business at night. Tell her to meet us at
an old abandoned mine outside of her lands, to the east; we'll be
waiting."
"Will do, just hope your articulate enough in that shape for her to
understand," Reichi replied. "So, is she to go alone, or may she
bring friends?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 06:43 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 12:40 AM)
Will do, just hope your articulate enough in that shape
for her to understand," Reichi replied. "So, is she to go alone, or
may she bring friends?
"Eh, these nobles always like bringing friends to liven things up,"
the youth grins. "Sure; bring a few friends along. Perhaps we'll entertain
them, or find them helpful for making our position clear."
He lets Reichi go, chuckling. He and the other Dunmer head out. "See you
around," he says.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 06:46 AM
Reichi gave a small wave. "See ya," he said. Reichi then
headed out of the tavern, skillfully swiping a bottle of flin from a less than
sober Imperial, and heading towards the castle to find Loranna. All the while
drinking his stolen drink.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 06:49 AM
Falco only just noticed Reichi. He swiftly took his glass and
followed, though the tavern keep didn't notice he hadn' payed. "Reichi,
good man. Any news concerning the wheabouts of our little friends the
werewolves."
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 06:54 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 6 2005, 12:49 AM)
Falco only just noticed Reichi. He swiftly took his glass and
followed, though the tavern keep didn't notice he hadn' payed. "Reichi,
good man. Any news concerning the wheabouts of our little friends the
werewolves."
"They wanna meet at night in the mines with Loranna and some
friends," Reichi replied. "Which i think its bloody ridiculous. Guy's
nuts. At night, in a mine. Yeesh."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 06:56 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 5 2005, 08:54 PM)
"They wanna meet at night in the mines with Loranna
and some friends," Reichi replied. "Which i think its bloody
ridiculous. Guy's nuts. At night, in a mine. Yeesh."
Falco gulped, "Well I suppose I could go but I better get payed extra for
this. This can't end well I just know it"
OOC: Thats all for tonight
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 07:05 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 6 2005, 12:56 AM)
Falco gulped, "Well I suppose I could go but I better get
payed extra for this. This can't end well I just know it"
OOC: Thats all for tonight
"Don't worry, if anything goes wrong i intend on being there to fix it.
Loranna and the others can focus on talking, i'll just be the guy who busts
skulls if we enter aggressive negotiations," Reichi responded,
giving a grin before resuming his search for Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 07:07 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 01:05 AM)
"Don't worry, if anything goes wrong i intend on being
there to fix it. Loranna and the others can focus on talking, i'll just be the
guy who busts skulls if we enter aggressive negotiations,"
Reichi responded, giving a grin before resuming his search for Loranna.
Reichi finds Loranna easily enough, near the castle.
" ... Any luck?" she asks as she leads Reichi away from the servant's
ears.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 07:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 01:07 AM)
Reichi finds Loranna easily enough, near the castle.
" ... Any luck?" she asks as she leads Reichi away from the servant's
ears.
"Found one, then the Leader found me seconds later," Reichi said,
before sipping his flin. "They want to meet with you tonight at an old
abandoned mine outside of your lands to the east. He had a ring like mine
though, so he'll be easy to pick out. He'll be the only one not in a Fur
coat," Reichi added with a grin.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 07:13 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 01:11 AM)
"Found one, then the Leader found me seconds later,"
Reichi said, before sipping his flin. "They want to meet with you tonight
at an old abandoned mine outside of your lands to the east. He had a ring like
mine though, so he'll be easy to pick out. He'll be the only one not in a Fur
coat," Reichi added with a grin.
Loranna frowns. "Great ..." she says. "Why does everyone hide
out in that mine anyway?"
" ... I think we should take a group with us," she continues.
"What impression did this leader give you?"
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 07:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 01:13 AM)
Loranna frowns. "Great ..." she says.
"Why does everyone hide out in that mine anyway?"
" ... I think we should take a group with us," she continues.
"What impression did this leader give you?"
"Yeah, a group would be a good idea, i'm going either way, i gotta see how
this plays out," Reichi said. "Impression..." he muttered.
"He seemed a bit young, but still dangerous reguardless, wouldn't
underestimate him, he wasn't overtly hostile though, so thats a good thing. He
didn't seem know anything of Seres, however."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 07:29 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 01:18 AM)
Yeah, a group would be a good idea, i'm going either way,
i gotta see how this plays out," Reichi said. "Impression..." he
muttered. "He seemed a bit young, but still dangerous reguardless,
wouldn't underestimate him, he wasn't overtly hostile though, so thats a good
thing. He didn't seem know anything of Seres, however.
Loranna mentally kicks herself. "Yeah; according to some information
Slyvos managed to find out, Raithmat's spirit seems especially interested in a
werewolf who goes by the name Rasar. My guess is Rasar is Seres."
" ... This young wolf, did you see any of Jazbet in him?" Loranna
asks.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 07:36 AM
"Can't particulary say, physically he looked like a normal
Dunmer from what i could see, which wasn't much," Reichi replied with a
shrug. "Rasar is Seres? Seems likely enough. Keeping the name of someone
who should be dead wouldn't have been wise, if he's among them."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 07:38 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 01:36 AM)
"Can't particulary say, physically he looked like a normal
Dunmer from what i could see, which wasn't much," Reichi replied with a
shrug. "Rasar is Seres? Seems likely enough. Keeping the name of someone
who should be dead wouldn't have been wise, if he's among them."
"Assuming he even remembers his birth name," Loranna points out.
" ... Let's go gather the troops," she says. "Thanks Reichi."
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 07:42 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 01:38 AM)
"Assuming he even remembers his birth name," Loranna
points out.
" ... Let's go gather the troops," she says. "Thanks
Reichi."
"No problem," The Dunmer responded, taking another sip of Flin.
"Just make sure you keep any silver you bring hidden." Reichi smiled.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 07:55 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 01:42 AM)
"No problem," The Dunmer responded, taking another sip
of Flin. "Just make sure you keep any silver you bring hidden."
Reichi smiled.
Shaka walked up to the two just then. "I tried to follow them," he
said. "But they were good enough to shake me before too long. No leads for
you there."
After Reichi and Loranna mentioned the upcoming meeting, Shaka paused a moment
in thought. "Maybe you're thinking what I started thinking in the
tavern," he told them. "Seres didn't just survive the attack all
those years ago, he rose to become alpha of the pack. I'd be willing to bet that
dunmer was him after all. Did you notice, Reichi, that his voice wasn't wholly
dunmer?"
"I'm going to bring some more weapons than just the Spear to this little
get-together," he concluded.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 6 2005, 07:58 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 6 2005, 01:55 AM)
Shaka walked up to the two just then. "I tried to
follow them," he said. "But they were good enough to shake me
before too long. No leads for you there."
After Reichi and Loranna mentioned the upcoming meeting, Shaka paused a moment
in thought. "Maybe you're thinking what I started thinking in the
tavern," he told them. "Seres didn't just survive the attack
all those years ago, he rose to become alpha of the pack. I'd be willing
to bet that dunmer was him after all. Did you notice, Reichi, that his voice
wasn't wholly dunmer?"
"I'm going to bring some more weapons than just the Spear to this little
get-together," he concluded.
"We shall see," Loranna says. "In any event, let's go get
ready."
She smiles at both and heads to her room to check her things.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 08:00 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 6 2005, 01:55 AM)
Shaka walked up to the two just then. "I tried to
follow them," he said. "But they were good enough to shake me
before too long. No leads for you there."
After Reichi and Loranna mentioned the upcoming meeting, Shaka paused a moment
in thought. "Maybe you're thinking what I started thinking in the
tavern," he told them. "Seres didn't just survive the attack
all those years ago, he rose to become alpha of the pack. I'd be willing
to bet that dunmer was him after all. Did you notice, Reichi, that his
voice wasn't wholly dunmer?"
"I'm going to bring some more weapons than just the Spear to this little
get-together," he concluded.
"Come to think of it," Reichi said. "His voice didn't have the
same quality of a average male Dunmer's voice, it was more pleasing to the
ear," he smirked slightly. "Not to mention he was young, young enough
to be as old as Seres should be. Seems like that could be a decent possibility
Shaka." He nodded to Loranna and headed off to get ready.
It was time to see if that Daedric shortblade was still where he left it.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 6 2005, 04:14 PM
Ald Raathim Castle
The sun shone brightly over the inner sea and the waves glimmered in the
sunlight, breaking and reflecting the rays into a multitude of angles. Over the
water blew a soft warm breeze, taking the salty smell of water with him towards
the shore. The wind blew past the shipwrecks in the Ald Raathim bay and through
the tips of the mangrove trees, picking up the scent of summer. Then, it swept
upwards towards the castle of Ald Raathim and over the walls and continued it's
way further into the mainland.
The mage stood on the castle's wall and looked onto the village of Ald Raathim
not far away as the wind played with his brown hair and made his robe flap
lightly in the breeze.
"So the message was delivered and the hunters are here." he whispered
into the wind. They would have to be careful in the nightly meeting. Not that he
expected a fight, but nontheless certain precautions should be made.
After all, during nighttime, the werewolves would be in the advantage. They did
not need to rely on eyesight only, but could use their sense of smell as well,
not to speak of their purely physical strength and agility. While Reichi and
probably the Argonians would be able to counter it, the humans in the group
might be at a slight disadvantage. Another issue was that we do not know how
many they are, while they can probably guess how many of us would come to the
meeting - and more importantly - who.
Nalion was not really troubled. He and many of his companions had seen, faced
and survived more dangerous foes than werewolves, but it was not in his habit
of taking unnecessary risks.
The middle-aged Breton looked up again and resumed watching people go about
their business. It was amazing how this village, no, the entire district has
prospered. After all, only a few months ago, Ald Raathim had seemed to be a
lone bastion in a sea of enemies. While a select company of friends had sought
the gem Flamekiss in the ancient Vaults of Gemin in Blackmarsh, Ald Raathim had
been under attack by Azurite forces.
Only the combined efforts of many - commoners, soldiers, leaders and heroes
alike - were able to defend this town and preserve this valuable stronghold in
their efforts to defeat the Azurites. Now, only few signs spoke of this battle,
though the shipwrecks in the bay could tell of the force of the assault.
Nalion was glad how this particular town had developed, first under the
guidance of Jazbet, then under Loranna's hand. He knew that there were still
things to be resolved, with House Dres for example, but he felt that Ald
Raathim was a good beginning and a sign for others to do likewise.
With Raithmat's appearance, it once again lay in their hands to defend this
place again, and although the scope of the threat was a different one, the
threat still remained. He had confidence in his friends though, that they would
once again be successful...
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 6 2005, 05:29 PM
Isidor had been sitting in the Tavern, in a dark booth, but he
had heard the whole conversation between Reichi and the other dunmer. A mine,
at night, with werewolves, though Isidor to himself, what a winning combination.
Finishing his mead, he dropped some gold on the bar and walked out.
When he arrived at the castle, he went directly to his room, to select his best
equipment. He would take Hromthir's Axe, a family heirloom, which was enchanted
with heavy fire enchantments, and some snow wolf armor. If those bastards
wanted a fight, they were going to get a fight. He didn't want to bash their
skulls in, but he was prepared to.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 06:01 PM
Falco gave a waved to the others. "Well, I'll meet you all
at the east exit of town in a few hours. "Since the we'll be discussing
terms with werewolves I have a few preparations wich may not be necessary, but
could very well prove vital." He exited the castle and headed into town.
Posted by: syronj Jul 6 2005, 06:17 PM
Shaka sat in his room, looking through his scroll case and the
armoire of gear. Although his armor would cut down on his agility, he decided
to wear it to the meeting anyway. Shaka had never fought werewolves before --
hopefully he still wouldn't have to -- but he had the feeling their agility and
speed would surpass an Argonian's even without the armor, let alone human
agility.
The silver-inlaid axe and the Spear were going along. He slipped a few silver
throwing stars and ebony spikes into a leather pouch. Now what scrolls to take
. . .
He glanced through the scrolls of Ekash's Lock Splitter, not that he would need
them tonight, probably. Shaka saw that he was down to a half-dozen of them now.
Elemental Burst/Shock ..... Frost ..... He would leave most of his scrolls
behind, especially the rarer ones.
Shaka practiced the mudras of power for a moment, the ones to summon a Bound
Mace, a Bound Dagger . . . . Greater Fireball, that might come in handy . . .
and of course the Shield, however temporary. That left the spell that he had
been born to learn, under his birthsign: the paralyzing Lover's Kiss. He did
not attempt to cast the green corpusant Lover's Kiss spell as a practice; it
was so draining to his fatigue that he could only manage it once per day.
He studied the dwemer goblet that he had placed on the stand next to his bed.
In its understated celadon and bronze-colored beauty, it was a reminder of all
that he had won in his travels only to see buried in the ash in Caldera.
Shaka thought back to the days after he had returned to his home, having been
away when Red Mountain went up. If it hadn't been for the castle in town, he
would have been hard-pressed to find his home under the feet of ash. When he
helped dig out the town, he was able to salvage some of his collection and
store it in a nearby abandoned mine.
He preferred not to think about all that was still under the ash. All the
ceramics he had collected, the dwemer artifacts, the Glass and Ebony weapons,
even a few legendary artifacts . . . . Some of the legendary weapons had
disappeared so thoroughly that he suspected they had been in fact taken back by
the gods, to be won by some man or woman in the future. That's all our
possessions are in the end anyway, Shaka thought; something we just borrow for
a while. He hoped he could someday pass the Spear and Cuirass to someone,
perhaps even family.
Shaka knew Caldera, Vivec City, and a hundred other places were rebuilding now,
however slowly. He still felt his destiny was with these people of the south.
Looking at the werewolf leader, whom he suspected was Seres, Shaka had had an
odd thought. He knew his history well enough to know that marriages of
convenience were common. IF they could persuade Seres of his identity, and IF
Seres even cared enough about his dead parents' land to help .... perhaps the
ghost of Raithmat would be appeased by the marriage of Loranna and Seres.
Loranna could keep Slyvos on the side as her true husband . . . .
No, that was insane. Shaka vowed here and now he would never broach the idea to
any of the rest of the group. Loranna obviously loved Slyvos and would rather
see Daruhn go to its destruction rather than be other than true to herself. And
this was the end of the line for Shaka and, he suspected, a number of the
others such as Falco. Shaka would face Ald Raathim's fate with the rest of
them.
The question now was this. Was Seres' strength that of his late father and
mother? Or was he in fact the heir of his grandfather Raithmat's pride and
arrogance?
Shaka turned the goblet over in his hands, then set it down and left to join
the others.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 6 2005, 06:42 PM
Falco was pushing his way through the large crowded streets. He
knew he had to get to an alchemist's shop. Once inside he bought a small bag of
powdered silver, vary expensive, and a cure common disease potion, just in
case. He placed the potion in his bag. He drew his sword and the cloth he used
to polish it. He began rubbing the powdered silver onto it. This was only
temporary because Falco could not afford a proper inlay. But for a few days th
powdered silver would work just as well. He the walked to the city's east
entrance. He waited there for the others to come.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 6 2005, 06:51 PM
Isidor stood and surveyed himself in a mirror. The white armor
was perfectley clean, as it hasn't been used in ten years. His axe was in it's
sheath, and a claymore was strapped to his back. Overzealous, perhaps, but you
can never be too prepared. He walked out of the castle and saw Falco's
signature red clothes dart past him. Taking his time, he wanted to find Reichi,
he had a question for him.
Posted by: Aki Jul 6 2005, 07:06 PM
Reichi entered his room, heading over to the bed and lifting the
matteress up. "Right where i left ya," Reichi muttered, grabbing
Daedric shortsword, enchanted with a nasty absorb health enchantment courtesy
of a rather nasty monster's soul. He placed the Daedric shortsword on the bed,
noting the note of 'Do not touch' was still on it, he chuckled. He considered
the meeting. If things went wrong, well, he didn't have any silver, however
being night-time at the meeting, he had a ace. Reichi considered that factor
for a moment, before pulling off his Wolf fur armor and tossing it on the bed
with the Daedric blade, leaving the Dunmer nude except for his ring, and the
collar he acquired from Mirea. Acquired was the best term he could put to it.
The Bosmer youth had tossed it around his neck a long time ago, during the same
adventure he had gained the Dagger Of Senses, Reichi had taken a liking to it.
It made a handy place to keep his ring when it wasn't in use. Reichi grabbed a
simple common brown robe and donned it, tucking the Dagger Of Senses into the
robe. Though if things went awry, it wasn't going to be used much. It had been
awhile since he had tasted blood, felt flesh give way under his claws. Even
longer since fighting another Werewolf.
Reichi headed out of him room, and out of the castle.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:44 AM
Falco spent the bulk of his time on the east entrance of town
stealing things from foodstands. He sat atop the roof of a building munching
Alit jerky(his favorite food) and drinking cyrodillic brandy. Once finished
with hi meal he began looking through the rowd for those people who looked
rich. He noted a finely dressed Dunmer Merchant. He also kept track of where
the man went home. I'll stake my tale that that good fellow has some
absolutely top-hole merchandise I can "acquire". When this werewolf
buisness is all said and done I must remember to pay him a little visit. Ah
there is Reichi He leaped from th building to his companion. "Reichi,
my friend! Where are the others?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 6 2005, 08:44 PM)
Falco spent the bulk of his time on the east entrance of town
stealing things from foodstands. He sat atop the roof of a building munching
Alit jerky(his favorite food) and drinking cyrodillic brandy. Once finished
with hi meal he began looking through the rowd for those people who looked
rich. He noted a finely dressed Dunmer Merchant. He also kept track of where
the man went home. I'll stake my tale that that good fellow has some
absolutely top-hole merchandise I can "acquire". When this werewolf
buisness is all said and done I must remember to pay him a little visit. Ah
there is Reichi He leaped from th building to his companion. "Reichi,
my friend! Where are the others?"
"I have no clue whatsoever," Reichi responded, raising a eyebrow.
"What were you doing on the roof of a building?" he asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:51 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 08:49 PM)
"I have no clue whatsoever," Reichi responded, raising
a eyebrow. "What were you doing on the roof of a building?" he asked.
Before Reichi could respond, Isidor walked up behind him. "Reichi" he
grunted "What do you know of these so called tame werewolves?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:52 AM
Dusk was fast approaching; Loranna throws her blue robe over her
armor and hides her tiara under her hair.
Word is sent via servants to people like Reichi, Shaka, and the other
adventurers to meet Loranna at the east gate.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 02:54 AM
The Breton Arynel arrives at the east gate.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 6 2005, 08:51 PM)
Before Reichi could respond, Isidor walked up behind him.
"Reichi" he grunted "What do you know of these so called tame
werewolves?"
"That one of them may very well be Seres," Reichi replied. "In
addition, they're the type that changes nightly, and...thats about all i
know." Reichi shrugged.
QUOTE
Word is sent via servants to people like Reichi, Shaka, and the
other adventurers to meet Loranna at the east gate.
As the servant walked off, Reichi followed. "Don't worry, you'll find out
more than you need to if worse comes to worse. Or if you get bitten and forget
to get cured."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 04:49 PM)
"I have no clue whatsoever," Reichi responded, raising
a eyebrow. "What were you doing on the roof of a building?" he asked.
"I was merely engrossed in the consumpton of certain edible acquisitions
away from those who may wish to reclaim said edible acquisitions."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 6 2005, 08:51 PM)
Before Reichi could respond, Isidor walked up behind him.
"Reichi" he grunted "What do you know of these so called tame
werewolves?"
Shaka walked with the Spear balanced across his shoulders. The axe was sheathed
on his back. He could see some of the others gathering at the East Gate. The
setting sun was at his back. "Well met," he called out. "Falco,
don't even tell me what you've been up to."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 6 2005, 09:01 PM)
Shaka walked with the Spear balanced across his shoulders.
The axe was sheathed on his back. He could see some of the others
gathering at the East Gate. The setting sun was at his back.
"Well met," he called out. "Falco, don't even tell me what
you've been up to."
"Stealing, what else?" Isidor laughed.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:12 AM
Loranna arrives shortly after, nodding to everyone. "Hi
dears," she says. "Well, let's do this."
The mine was several miles out, and night was coming fast; Loranna hands
everyone potions of night eye and cure disease, and a few healing potions.
These preperations complete, she leads the party to the mine, using spells to
increase peoples' speed so that the journey takes but an hour or so.
The evening proves to be quiet, the air still and the sky clear. The hairs on
Loranna's neck raise as the party approaches the mine; she mutters "Anyone
else feel like we're being watched?"
The mine comes into view, the broken door hanging open as if in invitation. The
small patch of flowers Loranna inadvertantly created still remains, offering an
odd but pleasing dash of color to the otherwise muted landscape.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 09:12 PM)
The evening proves to be quiet, the air still and the sky
clear. The hairs on Loranna's neck raise as the party approaches the
mine; she mutters "Anyone else feel like we're being watched?"
"I feel it too, Ma'am."
Edit: Turning to Loranna "I will go in first, Ma'am."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 6 2005, 05:07 PM)
"Stealing, what else?" Isidor laughed.
Falco looked quite hurt, "Stealing? What ever would make you accuse me of
such a criminal act? I have taken an oath never to steal inside this city. An
oath given by the lady of this place herself. So don't you trust me when I say
I didn't steal?" Falco couldn't repress a grin when he told them this.
Later at the mine...
Falco wrapped his cloak around himself, "A poor argonian could catch his
death of cold out here.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 6 2005, 09:14 PM)
I feel it too, Ma'am.
Shaka said nothing for the moment, but unsheathed the Spear and began to carry
it across his chest. I hope they're not stupid enough to jump us without even
hearing us out, he thought.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:16 AM
"Yeah," Reichi said, keeping a hand on the Dagger of
senses warily. "Theres probablly one or two outside, to watch us, and cut
off any escape for us if things turn nasty. Smart."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 03:17 AM
Arynel arched his brow, but the Breton's calm demeanor did not change
noticeably.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 6 2005, 09:14 PM)
I feel it too, Ma'am.
Edit: Turning to Loranna "I will go in first, Ma'am."
Loranna gave Falco a look when he spoke of his vow not to steal, but didn't say
anything; this wasn't the time.
"All right; I'll follow you," she says to Isidor, whispering the
words to a protective spell for everyone.
The mine is dark, though Isidor can smell the faint scent of a torch burning
further inside. Without night-eye, the first few meters leading into the mine
are pitch black however. The feeling of being watched continues unabated.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 09:21 PM)
Loranna gave Falco a look when he spoke of his vow not to steal,
but didn't say anything; this wasn't the time.
"All right; I'll follow you," she says to Isidor, whispering the
words to a protective spell for everyone.
The mine is dark, though Isidor can smell the faint scent of a torch burning
further inside. Without night-eye, the first few meters leading into the
mine are pitch black however. The feeling of being watched continues
unabated.
Isidor walks foward, his axe drawn for protection. As he proceeded, he felt
less and less safe. Something was going to happen here, he knew it, but he
would protect his friends, to his death if need be.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:24 AM
Falco's hand is on the hilt of his blade as he warily scans the
area for signs of the wolves. He was in the very back wich he didn't much like.
After all if there was an ambush from he would very likely be the first one
attacked. But Falco kept silent his complaints. This wasn't the time to gripe.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:38 AM
Turning the corner, the guttering light of torches can be seen,
throwing the first main room into shadows. The black-clad Dunmer youth stands
in the far end, flanked by two werewolves sitting on their haunches. The
grey-furred wolves seem to be grinning at the party, fangs glinting in the
torchlight.
"Ah, you came early," the black-clad werewolf says. "Welcome,
welcome. I see you all came with some confidence boosters; it's always nicer to
talk to someone who isn't sniveling profusely." He gives a grin of his
own, matching the ones of the wolves at his side.
Loranna's eyes sweep the room; she was sure there were other werewolves around,
but despite her night-eye she couldn't spot any in the shadows just yet. Maybe
Reichi could smell them.
"So," the Dunmer youth says, "I understand you're looking for a
Seres; we can help you there, I'm sure ..."
"Actually," Loranna says, "we're looking for a Rasar."
The Dunmer youth frowns.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:47 AM
Reichi glanced around the room, particulary, at the Werewolves
on either side of the Dunmer. They seemed to have as much controll as Reichi
did, at least, it looked that way. They hadn't attacked yet, always a
good sign. He grinned at the Dunmer, his hand still on the Dagger of Senses.
"So, how do you keep them in line? Is that ring fancier than it apears or
something?" he asked.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:58 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 09:47 PM)
Reichi glanced around the room, particulary, at the Werewolves
on either side of the Dunmer. They seemed to have as much controll as Reichi
did, at least, it looked that way. They hadn't attacked yet, always a
good sign. He grinned at the Dunmer, his hand still on the Dagger of Senses.
"So, how do you keep them in line? Is that ring fancier than it apears or
something?" he asked.
Reichi's enhanced senses can pick up that there's definitely more than just the
two werewolves in this room.
The Dunmer youth looks at Reichi, even as the two werewolves growl slightly,
looking to the Dunmer. "When you're the best, it shows," he says.
"The Tong has realized this for some time; House Dres has recently
realized it as well."
" ... So, you're looking for a Rasar instead of a Seres," he
continues, his eyes turning back to Loranna. "Names got screwed up
before?"
"Seres is Rasar," Loranna tells him.
"I see ... and Rasar is supposed to stop your lands from being flooded
somehow, I understand ..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 09:58 PM)
"Seres is Rasar," Loranna tells him.
"I see ... and Rasar is supposed to stop your lands from being flooded
somehow, I understand ..."
Can you see anything of Jazbet in him, Loranna? thought Shaka to himself. He
had never seen her late husband, let alone Seres' mother.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:10 AM
"Rasar is the rightful heir of Ald Raathim or
something," Reichi replied, before shrugging. "The previous Lord
before Jazbet, Raithmat, decided to come back from the grave and demand that if
the Son of his Son, or the the sson of his daughter didn't claim Ald-Raathim in
one month's time, he'd sink it beneath the waves. Seres is the son of the
daughter." He shrugged again.
"I think i got all that right...."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:12 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 10:10 PM)
"Rasar is the rightful heir of Ald Raathim or
something," Reichi replied, before shrugging. "The previous Lord
before Jazbet, Raithmat, decided to come back from the grave and demand that if
the Son of his Son, or the the sson of his daughter didn't claim Ald-Raathim in
one month's time, he'd sink it beneath the waves. Seres is the son of the
daughter." He shrugged again.
"I think i got all that right...."
"Sounds right to me" mutters Isidor. He tightens his grip on his axe,
and looks intently at the werewolves.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 10:10 PM)
"Rasar is the rightful heir of Ald Raathim or
something," Reichi replied, before shrugging. "The previous Lord
before Jazbet, Raithmat, decided to come back from the grave and demand that if
the Son of his Son, or the the sson of his daughter didn't claim Ald-Raathim in
one month's time, he'd sink it beneath the waves. Seres is the son of the
daughter." He shrugged again.
"I think i got all that right...."
"He's the son of both," Loranna corrects. "Jazbet was Raithmat's
illegitimate son, born to a Khajiit Raithmat forced himself upon. Neither
Jazbet nor Raithmat's daughter Seresina knew of their shared parentage when
they first met and conceived Seres ..."
The two werewolves hiss; the Dunmer youth looks less than happy.
Loranna says "You're Rasar, aren't you?"
The werewolves growl.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 10:16 PM)
He's the son of both," Loranna corrects.
"Jazbet was Raithmat's illegitimate son, born to a Khajiit Raithmat forced
himself upon. Neither Jazbet nor Raithmat's daughter Seresina knew of
their shared parentage when they first met and conceived Seres ...
The two werewolves hiss; the Dunmer youth looks less than happy.
Loranna says "You're Rasar, aren't you?"
The werewolves growl.
"Oh damn." Isidor readies his axe, not knowing what to expect.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:18 AM
Come on, kid, thought Shaka. Don't let Loranna down. Don't let
your parents down.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 6 2005, 10:18 PM)
Come on, kid, thought Shaka. Don't let Loranna
down. Don't let your parents down.
Isidor was worried. What was going to happen? Would this Dunmer come quitely,
or would they have to "take him by force"? One way or another, he was
coming with them.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:20 AM
"Well, at least we know he has leadership skills,"
Reichi said, smirking slightly. "Why the hostility?" Reichi asked,
looking at the Dunmer suspected of being Rasar. "If you're who we think
you are, think of it. You get your own domain. Better than a pack of
Werewolves, no?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 10:20 PM)
Well, at least we know he has leadership skills,"
Reichi said, smirking slightly. "Why the hostility?" Reichi asked,
looking at the Dunmer suspected of being Rasar. "If you're who we think
you are, think of it. You get your own domain. Better than a pack of Werewolves,
no?
"Seres, listen to him," called out Shaka, surprising himself.
"What did they tell you about your parents? What was it like for you,
growing up in the pack?
Your mother loved you enough to avenge you when she thought you dead with the
villagers. Listen to the Lady of Daruhn!"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:24 AM
Arynel smiled at the Dunmer, and then the Breton spoke.
Pardon our unexpected call
Eager is the lady of the land to guard her flock
And you are her hope so
Come with us and help to
End our troubles
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 10:20 PM)
Well, at least we know he has leadership skills,"
Reichi said, smirking slightly. "Why the hostility?" Reichi asked,
looking at the Dunmer suspected of being Rasar. "If you're who we think
you are, think of it. You get your own domain. Better than a pack of
Werewolves, no?
Reichi gets a glare from Rasar. "This coming from a native Dunmer?"
he asks, derisively.
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 6 2005, 10:23 PM)
"Seres, listen to him," called out Shaka, surprising
himself. "What did they tell you about your parents? What was
it like for you, growing up in the pack?
Your mother loved you enough to avenge you when she thought you dead with the
villagers. Listen to the Lady of Daruhn!"
"I don't need a lizard telling me what to do," Rasar growls, glaring
at Shaka; the two werewolves perk up, as though sensing the rising tide of fury
in their leader. Still, Rasar's expression looks more anguished than wrathful
...
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 6 2005, 10:24 PM)
Arynel smiled at the Dunmer, and then the Breton spoke.
Pardon our unexpected call
Eager is the lady of the land to guard her flock
And you are her hope so
Come with us and help to
End our troubles
Rasar glowers, but seems to have calmed down.
" ... Avenged me?" he asks, looking at Shaka. " ... Just what do
you mean?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 10:35 PM)
Rasar glowers, but seems to have calmed down.
" ... Avenged me?" he asks, looking at Shaka. " ... Just
what do you mean?"
Shaka stepped forward, the Spear more walking staff than weapon for the moment.
"Your pardon, my lady. It's not my place to explain." He inclined his
head before Loranna, Arynel, and the others.
"I should not have spoken out of turn."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 6 2005, 10:41 PM)
Shaka stepped forward, the Spear more walking staff than weapon
for the moment. "Your pardon, my lady. It's not my place to
explain." He inclined his head before Loranna, Arynel, and the
others.
"I should not have spoken out of turn."
Loranna gives Shaka a brief smile. Then, she turns to Rasar.
" ... Raithmat went a little mad at learning who your father was,"
she tells Rasar. "He ... hired the Tong to see you were killed, as though
by accident. Your pack fulfilled the writ, and Seresina found out later of
Raithmat's involvement, so she poisoned him."
Rasar lets out a long, low growl. "And this is the same Raithmat who now
wants me to rule these lands?" he asks, clearly skeptical.
"I've met his ghost," Loranna answers. "He had a touch of regret
in his eyes - from wanting you killed in the first place, I think."
"How touching," Rasar sneers. "So to assauge the guilt of a mer
who wanted me dead that I never even knew, I'm to take over these lands my
parents ruled - parents I also never knew. Is that what you're asking of
me?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 09:04 PM)
Loranna gives Shaka a brief smile. Then, she turns to
Rasar.
" ... Raithmat went a little mad at learning who your father was,"
she tells Rasar. "He ... hired the Tong to see you were killed, as
though by accident. Your pack fulfilled the writ, and Seresina found out
later of Raithmat's involvement, so she poisoned him."
Rasar lets out a long, low growl. "And this is the same Raithmat who
now wants me to rule these lands?" he asks, clearly skeptical.
"I've met his ghost," Loranna answers. "He had a touch of
regret in his eyes - from wanting you killed in the first place, I think."
"How touching," Rasar sneers. "So to assauge the guilt of
a mer who wanted me dead that I never even knew, I'm to take over these lands
my parents ruled - parents I also never knew. Is that what you're asking
of me?"
“No, it is not right that you should be made to rule in this manner, for a king
who does not wish to be is as much a slave as any common servant,” Arynel said.
The Breton paused, his eyes darting from side to side, as he pondered.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:09 AM
Reichi shrugged. "Seems that way, its the naked
truth," he replied. "You'll be saving the lives of ev eryone in Ald
Raathim. Not just assauging guilt."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:18 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 11:09 PM)
Reichi shrugged. "Seems that way, its the naked
truth," he replied. "You'll be saving the lives of ev eryone in Ald
Raathim. Not just assauging guilt."
"And what care I for Ald Raathim? You're just a bunch of refugees and
Outlanders," Rasar retorts. "Your Breton friend said it rightly; I'm
already where I wish to be - and I've no burning need to be heroic for people I
don't know."
"Then why not pass the title on to someone who wants it?" Loranna
asks.
"Like yourself?" Rasar asks, raising his eyebrows.
"Like myself," Loranna says.
Rasar considers. " ... Two conditions; one, two hundred thousand drakes.
My pack shall not have their time and effort go unpaid for this."
"And the second?" Loranna asks evenly.
"Supposing I do accept the title of Lord of these lands, I need assurance
that the one I hand it to is capable of defending it," Rasar says.
"The pack must be strong enough to tend to their hunting grounds properly.
Prove to me that you and your friends have the strength to hold these lands and
I shall pass on the title of Lady to you."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:20 AM
"I like these conditions already," Reichi said
grinning eagerly.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 11:18 PM)
Rasar considers. " ... Two conditions; one, two hundred thousand
drakes. My pack shall not have their time and effort go unpaid for
this."
"And the second?" Loranna asks evenly.
"Supposing I do accept the title of Lord of these lands, I need assurance
that the one I hand it to is capable of defending it," Rasar says.
"The pack must be strong enough to tend to their hunting grounds
properly. Prove to me that you and your friends have the strength to hold
these lands and I shall pass on the title of Lady to you."
Shaka's eyes were wide at the amount Rasar quoted. Surely Loranna can't accept
this ... ransom, he thought. Then he realized Ald Raathim might have no
alternatives.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:30 AM
Falco had been silent this whole time. In reality he was scared
stiff but he didn't let it show. "Well then my good man, Rasar or Seres or
whatever it is you wish to be called, what must be done to prove the strength
of the good lady Loranna? I for one know she is a strong leader. What will it
take to prove that to yourself?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:33 AM
You understand, of course, Rasar," Arynel began,
"That, by proving ourselves to the second of your requirements, we could
remove our obligations towards the first.
The Breton smiled.
"I would much prefer this went as smoothly, and peacefully, as
possible."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 6 2005, 11:20 PM)
"I like these conditions already," Reichi said
grinning eagerly.
Rasar smiles. "Good; I'm looking forward to it."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 6 2005, 11:30 PM)
Falco had been silent this whole time. In reality he was scared
stiff but he didn't let it show. "Well then my good man, Rasar or Seres or
whatever it is you wish to be called, what must be done to prove the strength
of the good lady Loranna? I for one know she is a strong leader. What will it
take to prove that to yourself?"
Rasar laughs, and the werewolves howl in amusement. "My little lizard,
surely you know the laws of the wild?" he asks, grinning. "By fang
and claw, or by steel and spell for you who lack either."
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 6 2005, 11:33 PM)
You understand, of course, Rasar," Arynel began,
"That, by proving ourselves to the second of your requirements, we could
remove our obligations towards the first.
The Breton smiled.
"I would much prefer this went as smoothly, and peacefully, as
possible."
"Ah, but if you kill me, then what's to stop your ghostly friend from
continuing with his plans?" Rasar asks. "I am perfectly in my rights
to demand a show of strength from those I am considering to hand the position
over to, should your busty Nord friend decide to accept my terms. After all, it
would not do to go to my ancestors and say 'I was made Lord of lands and gave
them to someone unworthy', now would it?"
He smiles wolfishly. "Besides, a little excersice wouldn't hurt your
muscles, Breton."
Loranna sighs. "Perhaps a contest of champions then?" she asks,
looking back at her companions.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:45 AM
"Works for me," Reichi said. "Haven't had a
decent fight in awehile."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 6 2005, 07:40 PM)
Rasar smiles. "Good; I'm looking forward to it."
Rasar laughs, and the werewolves howl in amusement. "My little
lizard, surely you know the laws of the wild?" he asks, grinning.
"By fang and claw, or by steel and spell for you who lack either."
"Ah, but if you kill me, then what's to stop your ghostly friend from
continuing with his plans?" Rasar asks. "I am perfectly in my
rights to demand a show of strength from those I am considering to hand the
position over to, should your busty Nord friend decide to accept my
terms. After all, it would not do to go to my ancestors and say 'I was
made Lord of lands and gave them to someone unworthy', now would it?"
He smiles wolfishly. "Besides, a little excersice wouldn't hurt your
muscles, Breton."
Loranna sighs. "Perhaps a contest of champions then?" she asks,
looking back at her companions.
"I'm up for a contest. I'm sure that anyone of us could defeat any of one
of the werewolves."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:57 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 6 2005, 11:53 PM)
I'm up for a contest. I'm sure that anyone of us could
defeat any of one of the werewolves.
"I volunteer also," said Shaka. His Black Marsh blood was beginning
to rise. Shaka was disappointed in Seres, but he should not have been surprised
that the werewolf was no Jazbet, as he had heard Jazbet spoken of. Seres didn't
have his father's nobility -- he had grown up in a jungle.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:58 AM
"So then Seres might I inquire as to the nature of said
contest or contests?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:07 AM
Rasar looks at the people who stepped forward with a knowing
smile. "A good sign, that your people would step up so readily," he
says to Loranna. "So ... do we have a deal?"
" ... We have a deal," Loranna says. "You'll get your two
hundred thousand septims once we're done here."
Rasar grins ferally, playing with his ring. "Very well; I accept that I am
Lord of these lands of Ald Raathim," he says, in a voice obviously used to
command. "And now - proves yourselves worthy to succeed me."
To Falco, he says "Just a little combat, my friend; if you can't keep up
just drop your weapons and show your throat."
The two werewolves rise to their feet, and several more emerge from the
shadows, all with seeming grins on their faces. They pick their targets and
soon the mine is filled with battle howls.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 12:07 AM)
The two werewolves rise to their feet, and several more emerge
from the shadows, all with seeming grins on their faces. They pick their
targets and soon the mine is filled with battle howls.
Shaka dropped the Spear and, with a scream like tearing metal, launched himself
at a werewolf. He ducked under the first slash of the overconfident opponent
and drove a taloned foot into his throat.
Gagging, the werewolf fell back for the moment. Shaka formed his hands into the
claws of the Rain of Sand.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:23 AM
Reichi grinned wolfishly, before pulling his robe and ring off
in a fluid moment, flinging the robe at the nearest Werewolf, and slipping the
ring under a clasp on his collar, enabling him to keep the ring in his
possesion without it impeding a transformation. By the time the ring was secured,
Reichi could already seen claws fully formed, a coat of fur already setting in.
Luckily, he managed to avoid any combat until the transformation was nearly
complete. Maybe the werewolves felt generous, maybe they were busy with the
others. Reichi tossed that thought away for later. When he wasn't surrounded by
Werewolves who weren't friendly.
Reichi took note of the nearest Werewolf, who was standing by the remains of
Reichi's robe, and rushed at him, ducking under a claw slash, and delivering a
powerful punch to then gut, followwed by a closed fist to the back of the head
when the Wolf doubled over in pain.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:34 AM
More wary now, Shaka's opponent crouched and feinted for a
second.
"Come on, bastard!" yelled Shaka. The werewolf rushed him and Shaka
had a brief moment to realize the incredible speed of the lycanthrope before
the Argonian was hurled backwards some yards, sparks flying from his cuirass.
Shaka flipped back onto his feet and spun in the unpredictable circle of the
Rain of Sand, the werewolf's claw missing his head by inches. He stopped for a
moment and held the werewolf's eye, Shaka's claws poised, before cracking his
tail against the werewolf's temple while he was distracted. The werewolf fell,
seemingly stunned.
Shaka took ebony throwing spikes from the pouch at his waist and drove them
through both of the werewolf's achilles tendons. He backed away as the werewolf
howled and thrashed on the mine's floor.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:40 AM
Shaka's werewolf painfully pulls the spikes out, growling and
showing his throat; another werewolf, one obviously more cautious than the
first, moves up to slash at the Argonian, his quick, snakelike movements
suggesting he's had training in some martial art style himself. The fact that
said werewolf can use such presicion in this form attests to the discipline
these wolves must have ...
Reichi's opponent shakes off the pain from his blows, and growls, jaws snapping
for Reichi's limbs and claws slashing at his face.
Rasar, now transformed into a large black werewolf, advances on Loranna, along
with a second werewolf who looks decidedly meaner than the rest. Rasar growls
at the werewolf next to him and steps back, as Loranna gets attacked. She
twists and turns, trying to keep those razor sharp claws from ripping something
off of her ...
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:52 AM
Reichi backed away from the Werewolf, Reichi caught one swipe,
using one hand to maintain a grip on the arm, while the other socked the
Werewolf on the nose. Reichi released his grip, before hammering a elbow into
the Werewolf's gut, doubling the Werewolf over again. This time, Reichi made
sure to smack him into the ground afterwards.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:59 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 7 2005, 12:52 AM)
Reichi backed away from the Werewolf, Reichi caught one
swipe, using one hand to maintain a grip on the arm, while the other socked the
Werewolf on the nose. Reichi released his grip, before hammering a elbow into
the Werewolf's gut, doubling the Werewolf over again. This time, Reichi made
sure to smack him into the ground afterwards.
The werewolf Reichi just knocked down shows his throat to the white-furred
warrior.
Loranna gets slashed several times, though her armor deflects the worst of it;
her opponent growls angrily and snaps at her face with his jaws, making Loranna
back up with incredible speed. Battle lust burns in the werewolf's eyes and he
tenses his muscles to leap ...
Caress clears Loranna's scabbard and slashes the werewolf in the arm as it
leaps, Loranna turning to avoid the flying slash. The werewolf lands on rubbery
legs and reaches out weakly, and Loranna steps into its guard and to its now
undefended flank to absorb his remaining strength and fatigue, catching the
werewolf as he collapses in a heap.
Rasar growls a little, but his eye now seems to be on Reichi; he bares his
fangs, seeming almost to say 'Don't Hold Back' and approaches, growling and
circling like a true wolf.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 12:59 AM)
Rasar growls a little, but his eye now seems to be on Reichi; he bares his
fangs, seeming almost to say 'Don't Hold Back' and approaches, growling and
circling like a true wolf.
Reichi bared his fangs in a feral grin, before circling as well, growling.
Reichi flexed his claws, waiting.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:17 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 7 2005, 01:05 AM)
Reichi bared his fangs in a feral grin, before circling as well,
growling. Reichi flexed his claws, waiting.
Rasar is a cunning opponent; he feints, then his claws slash at Reichi's arms.
With lightning speed, his fist closes and swings at Reichi's nose, before he
steps back, taunting Reichi to come at him.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:22 AM
Reichi smirked, hardly noticing the shallow claw marks on his
arms. He dropped to all fours and quickly rushed at Rasar, looking as if he was
going to pounce on him before rising up with a vertical slash.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:28 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 7 2005, 01:22 AM)
Reichi smirked, hardly noticing the shallow claw marks on his
arms. He dropped to all fours and quickly rushed at Rasar, looking as if he was
going to pounce on him before rising up with a vertical slash.
Rasar meets Reichi head on, taking the slash and smashing himself into Reichi.
His arms move to pin Reichi's by the side and he moves to get his jaws around
Reichi's throat.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 12:40 AM)
Shaka's werewolf painfully pulls the spikes out,
growling and showing his throat; another werewolf, one obviously more cautious
than the first, moves up to slash at the Argonian, his quick, snakelike
movements suggesting he's had training in some martial art style himself.
The fact that said werewolf can use such presicion in this form attests to the
discipline these wolves must have ...
Shaka took the werewolf's blows on his ebony bracers but was slowly driven
back. He managed to get an elbow strike on his opponent, but Shaka could tell
he was up against a more trained foe.
Feinting a tail strike, Shaka unsheathed the ebony axe and cracked the werewolf
across the side of the head with the flat of the blade. Shaka kicked the
werewolf in the head once as he fell, to make sure. He'll live, he thought to
himself, trying not to let the blood rage affect his fighting skill.
Seeing Loranna herself under attack, Shaka sprinted for the Spear of Bitter
Mercy.
By the time Shaka had picked up the Spear, Loranna had already disposed of her
attacker. Shaka turned his attention to Reichi, but stayed on guard with the
Spear for now, not interfering.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 01:28 AM)
Rasar meets Reichi head on, taking the slash and smashing
himself into Reichi. His arms move to pin Reichi's by the side and he
moves to get his jaws around Reichi's throat.
Reichi quickly realized that this siutation could either benift him, or cost
him. Either way, Rasar had just forced the final movement, and Reichi didn't
intend on losing. Reichi felt his arms get pinned, but when Rasar went for his
throat, Reichi headbutted him, before driving his knee into Rasar's crotch,
using the pain inflicted to free his arms, Reichi pinned Rasar's and moved his
jaws around Rasar's throat.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:57 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 7 2005, 01:54 AM)
Reichi quickly realized that this siutation could either benift
him, or cost him. Either way, Rasar had just forced the final movement, and
Reichi didn't intend on losing. Reichi felt his arms get pinned, but when Rasar
went for his throat, Reichi headbutted him, before driving his knee into
Rasar's crotch, using the pain inflicted to free his arms, Reichi pinned
Rasar's and moved his jaws around Rasar's throat.
Another werewolf was moving to intercept Shaka when Reichi manages to pin
Rasar; the werewolf pack leader gives a short whine and the remaining werewolves
stand down.
Loranna looks over her friends, offering healing where it is needed. Rasar
relaxes, seeming to have surrendered.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 01:57 AM)
Another werewolf was moving to intercept Shaka when Reichi
manages to pin Rasar; the werewolf pack leader gives a short whine and the
remaining werewolves stand down.
Loranna looks over her friends, offering healing where it is needed.
Rasar relaxes, seeming to have surrendered.
Reichi gives a triumphant grin before releasing Rasar. He headed over to the
tattered that were his robe, and collected the Dagger Of Senses from them.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:09 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 7 2005, 02:04 AM)
Reichi gives a triumphant grin before releasing Rasar. He headed
over to the tattered that were his robe, and collected the Dagger Of Senses
from them.
Shaka stood for a moment and caught his breath. He glanced at Loranna to see if
she had been wounded, but she had apparently already healed herself as well as
the group.
Reichi and the rest of the werewolves had been every bit as fast as Shaka had
ever heard rumored. Now it remained to be seen if Rasar's word was good.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:14 AM
Rasar gets up, dusting himself off; a werewolf comes up to him
with a robe and his ring, and a moment later he stands in Dunmer form, looking
over the party with a smirk on his face.
" ... You will do," he says. "Very well; Ald Raathim is in
capable hands." He looks over at Reichi and gives him a feral look, one
that promises he'll be back for a rematch someday.
"Now, my Lady," he adds, grinning at Loranna, "I believe there's
the matter of payment still."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 02:14 AM)
Rasar gets up, dusting himself off; a werewolf comes up to him
with a robe and his ring, and a moment later he stands in Dunmer form, looking
over the party with a smirk on his face.
" ... You will do," he says. "Very well; Ald Raathim is in
capable hands." He looks over at Reichi and gives him a feral look,
one that promises he'll be back for a rematch someday.
"Now, my Lady," he adds, grinning at Loranna, "I believe there's
the matter of payment still."
Reichi returned the look, not particularly willing to use his ring himself. His
own robe was in tatters on the floor, and apart from his ring and collar, that
was the only piece of clothing he had brought.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:23 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 7 2005, 02:17 AM)
Reichi returned the look, not particularly willing to use his
ring himself. His own robe was in tatters on the floor, and apart from his ring
and collar, that was the only piece of clothing he had brought.
Loranna reaches into her robe and pulls out a spare set of clothes, which she
tosses to Reichi. "I came prepared," she says with a bit of a smirk.
The other werewolves elect to remain in the mine for now - Ald Raathim is not
known for openly welcoming werewolves into its midst.
Loranna heads back to the castle, Rasar following with a quiet smugness of a
man who just got a nice large payment.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 02:23 AM)
Loranna heads back to the castle, Rasar following with a quiet smugness of a
man who just got a nice large payment.
Shaka shouldered the Spear and followed, warily. There seemed to be a lot more
of his grandfather in the erstwhile Seres than Shaka had really expected. But
at least the darkness in Rasar's soul wasn't matched so far with Raithmat's
treachery. So far.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 02:23 AM)
Loranna reaches into her robe and pulls out a spare set of
clothes, which she tosses to Reichi. "I came prepared," she
says with a bit of a smirk.
The other werewolves elect to remain in the mine for now - Ald Raathim is not
known for openly welcoming werewolves into its midst.
Loranna heads back to the castle, Rasar following with a quiet smugness of a
man who just got a nice large payment.
Reichi soon followed after, changed into the new clothing and back to a Dunmer,
Dagger stuck in his belt. "Am i really that predictable Loranna?" he
asked jokingly.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:35 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 7 2005, 02:28 AM)
Reichi soon followed after, changed into the new clothing and
back to a Dunmer, Dagger stuck in his belt. "Am i really that predictable
Loranna?" he asked jokingly.
"I habitually carry spare clothes and armorer tools when around you
guys," Loranna replies.
"The healer, the tailor, and the armorer?" Rasar mutters. "And
you know how to use a sword without dropping it. How multi-talented you
are."
Loranna doesn't answer, other than to give Rasar a quick smile. She heads to
the castle's treasury, and returns moments later with bags of gold and jewels.
"Two hundred thousand septims, plus a bit more if your haggling is as good
as your fighting," she says, handing Rasar the bags. The Dunmer opens them
and examines their contents, nodding.
"Then it seems our business is completed; enjoy your rulership,"
Rasar says, turning to go. He pauses however. "You originally inherited
these lands from Jazbet, through marriage, correct?"
"Yes," Loranna says.
Rasar gets an odd smile. "Well then, till we meet again over runaway
slaves looking for freedom ... stepmother."
With a laugh, Rasar walks out of the castle.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:30 PM
Isidor had been knocked cold in the beginning of the fight,
after a rock had fallen from a shelf in the mine. Loranna had revived him once
they were back at the castle. "What'd I miss?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:26 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 02:35 AM)
Rasar gets an odd smile. "Well then, till we meet again over runaway
slaves looking for freedom ... stepmother."
With a laugh, Rasar walks out of the castle.
Standing in the courtyard of the castle, Shaka watched Rasar disappear into the
streets. Somehow he hadn't expected Rasar to just walk away from a kingdom like
that . . . .
Shaka was struck for the moment by the realization that Rasar and his pack
would go back to being slave-catchers. He clenched his claws for a moment at
the picture of all the Khajiit and Argonians who would be hunted in the future
by this mercenary.
Loranna is just trying to do the best she can for as many of her people as she
can, he admitted to himself. But Shaka prayed that this day wasn't the end of
the matter. Shaka had never known Rasar's parents, but from all accounts of
them, he didn't believe they would have wanted Rasar's ambitions to take this
form.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:01 PM
Once the werewolves were gone Falco unleashed his complaints,
"Savage brutes! Look at this! My best cloak, made from the finest silks in
all of Tamriel torn apart by the chap whom I was fighting's claws. Then look at
this my best red shirt covered in werewolf blood from when I cut the fellow's
hands off, saliva from when he tried to bite me, and even wolf hair. I have
half a mind to go back there right now and slay each and every one of
them." He wandered off complaining into town as he searched for a tailor.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:01 PM
Shaka reached a decision, and checked in at the main entrance to
the castle. He needed to talk to Loranna, if she proved to be free this day.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:17 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 03:01 PM)
Shaka reached a decision, and checked in at the main entrance to
the castle. He needed to talk to Loranna, if she proved to be free this
day.
Isidor got up from his bed, his head still aching from the rock that had
knocked him to the floor. Not my finest moment, he thought to himself. He
needed to talk to Lady Loranna, desprately. He exited the room, nearly knocking
over Shaka.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:23 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 03:17 PM)
Isidor got up from his bed, his head still aching from the rock
that had knocked him to the floor. Not my finest moment, he thought to himself.
He needed to talk to Lady Loranna, desprately. He exited the room, nearly
knocking over Shaka.
"That was some knock you took in the mine," said Shaka, glancing at
the bruise on Isidor's forehead. "Can't talk right now .... I have some
concerns that I'd better raise with Dres Loranna."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:32 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 03:23 PM)
That was some knock you took in the mine," said
Shaka, glancing at the bruise on Isidor's forehead. "Can't talk
right now .... I have some concerns that I'd better raise with Dres
Loranna.
Isidor shrugged off the first comment, but then said "As do I. We'll walk
there together. Though you may talk to her first."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:42 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 03:32 PM)
Isidor shrugged off the first comment, but then said "As do
I. We'll walk there together. Though you may talk to her first."
Shaka stared at him, not in the mood for this. "Well, that's big of you,
son."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 05:42 PM)
Shaka stared at him, not in the mood for this. "Well,
that's big of you, son."
"Son?" exclaimed Isidor "I maybe your junior, but do not denote
me with insults. Perhaps a duel, as Dres Loranna isn't around."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 05:45 PM)
Son?" exclaimed Isidor "I maybe your junior, but
do not denote me with insults. Perhaps a duel, as Dres Loranna isn't
around.
Hiding a grin, Shaka had an idea. "All right, Nord!" he pretended to
bellow in anger. "I just came here to drink mazte and kick butt, and I'm
all outta mazte!"
Shaka wasn't wearing a cuirass this morning, so he took off his Ebony bracers
and set the Spear aside.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 05:48 PM)
Hiding a grin, Shaka had an idea. "All right, Nord!"
he pretended to bellow in anger. "I just came here to drink mazte
and kick butt, and I'm all outta mazte!"
Shaka wasn't wearing a cuirass this morning, so he took off his Ebony bracers
and set the Spear aside.
"Bear knuckle, eh Argonian? Very well." Isidor through away his axe
and said "Let's take this to the courtyard."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:55 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 05:52 PM)
Bear knuckle, eh Argonian? Very well." Isidor through
away his axe and said "Let's take this to the courtyard.
The two were soon in the mostly empty courtyard, the morning sun blazing
brightly.
"Let's see what you've got, Izzy," said Shaka.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:56 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 05:55 PM)
The two were soon in the mostly empty courtyard, the morning sun
blazing brightly.
"Let's see what you've got, Izzy," said Shaka.
This use of an annoying nickname angered Isidor even more. Swinging his left
fist, he hit the Argonian in right in the chest.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:00 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 05:56 PM)
This use of an annoying nickname angered Isidor even more. Swinging
his left fist, he hit the Argonian in right in the chest.
Good one, thought Shaka as the air went out of him. Luckily he had tensed his
stomach muscles just in time, or he would have hit the cobblestones.
Shaka managed to get off a backfist to Isidor's jaw, and went into a defensive
crouch, putting his weight more on his toes.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 06:00 PM)
Good one, thought Shaka as the air went out of him.
Luckily he had tensed his stomach muscles just in time, or he would have hit
the cobblestones.
Shaka managed to get off a backfist to Isidor's jaw, and went into a defensive
crouch, putting his weight more on his toes.
Blood spewed forth from Isidor's jaw, and pain coursed through his head.
"Bastard" he muttered. Backing up, he readied himself for the hit.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:04 AM
Falco was returning from the tailor. He went through the
courtyard to get some sleep in the castle when he noticed the two fighting. He
hoppeonto a large statue to watch the fight.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:05 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 06:02 PM)
Blood spewed forth from Isidor's jaw, and pain coursed through
his head. "Bastard" he muttered. Backing up, he readied himself for
the hit.
Damn, thought Shaka. I didn't really want to damage the big lug. I'd better
take some hits myself before I wrap this up.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 06:05 PM)
Damn, thought Shaka. I didn't really want to damage the
big lug. I'd better take some hits myself before I wrap this up.
Isidor didn't want to knock the Argonian out, just teach him some manners (
). Isidor backed up and then kicked the Argonian in the leg,
making him double up.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:09 AM
It was only then Falco saw the equipment of the two. He hoped
down off the statue. His hand reached for the ebony racers when he stopped. He
realized he didn't actually want them. They looked valuable enough but for some
reason Falco didn't wish to stea; from his companions. This was quite odd as he
had never before had second thoughts about steling something. He pushed these
thoughts out of his mind an hopped back onto the statue to watch the rest of
the fight, leaving the items untouched.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:10 AM
It's around that point that a couple of guards show up, glaring
at Shaka and Isidor.
"All right, enough of that," grates one Dunmer guard. "Forty
gold both of you or spend a couple days being the mules for the construction
crews."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 06:08 PM)
Isidor didn't want to knock the Argonian out, just teach him
some manners (). Isidor backed up and then kicked the Argonian in the leg,
making him double up.
I guess I owe you that one, Isidor, thought the battlemage. His tail lashed out
and pulled Isidor off his feet. The Nord hit the courtyard on his back while
Shaka tried to straighten up.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 06:11 PM)
I guess I owe you that one, Isidor, thought the
battlemage. His tail lashed out and pulled Isidor off his feet. The
Nord hit the courtyard on his back while Shaka tried to straighten up.
QUOTE(Loranna)
It's around that point that a couple of guards show up, glaring
at Shaka and Isidor.
"All right, enough of that," grates one Dunmer guard. "Forty gold
both of you or spend a couple days being the mules for the construction
crews."
Isidor looked up from the pavement, at the guard and said "We're with Dres
Loranna, thug. Tell her who we are."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 06:10 PM)
It's around that point that a couple of guards show up, glaring
at Shaka and Isidor.
"All right, enough of that," grates one Dunmer guard.
"Forty gold both of you or spend a couple days being the mules for the
construction crews."
"I'm ... buying, Isidor," Shaka managed to wheeze. "But first
.... Give me some sugar, Nord." A green ball like lightning formed between
Shaka's hands. He hurled the Lover's Kiss spell at Isidor, freezing him on his
feet.
Shaka paid the guards, then, grinning, ran into the castle with a pile of
equipment and clothing in his arms.
A minute later, Dram heard an archer on the battlements ask in puzzlement:
"Why is there a naked Nord standing in the courtyard?"
Shaka headed for the anteroom to Loranna's quarters.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:23 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 02:19 PM)
"I'm ... buying, Isidor," Shaka managed to
wheeze. "But first .... Give me some sugar, Nord." A
green ball like lightning formed between Shaka's hands. He hurled the
Lover's Kiss spell at Isidor, freezing him on his feet.
Shaka paid the guards, then, grinning, ran into the castle with a pile of
equipment and clothing in his arms.
A minute later, Dram heard an archer on the battlements ask in
puzzlement: "Why is there a naked Nord standing in the
courtyard?"
Shaka headed for the anteroom to Loranna's quarters.
Falco fell off of the statue laughing at this. His first instinct was to draw a
mustache on Isidor but he didn'y have any ink or a quill. He walked back into
the castle making sure to tell everyone he passed to take a look at the naked
nord in the courtyard.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 7 2005, 06:23 PM)
Falco fell off of the statue laughing at this. His first instinct
was to draw a mustache on Isidor but he didn'y have any ink or a quill. He
walked back into the castle making sure to tell everyone he passed to take a
look at the naked nord in the courtyard.
Isidor stood up, naked. Thankfully, he was all alone. He ran to his room,
vowing revenge on Shaka...or "[censored] Argonian" as he called him.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 06:19 PM)
"I'm ... buying, Isidor," Shaka managed to
wheeze. "But first .... Give me some sugar, Nord." A
green ball like lightning formed between Shaka's hands. He hurled the
Lover's Kiss spell at Isidor, freezing him on his feet.
Shaka paid the guards, then, grinning, ran into the castle with a pile of
equipment and clothing in his arms.
A minute later, Dram heard an archer on the battlements ask in
puzzlement: "Why is there a naked Nord standing in the
courtyard?"
Shaka headed for the anteroom to Loranna's quarters.
" ..." The Dunmer guard who had demanded a fine simply stood and
stared at Isidor for a moment, before muttering "I'll never understand
what it is about Nords and nudity ..."
The second guard, being a bit more tactful, gently smacks his elbow into the
first guard's ribs. "Stop that; besides, I'm still trying to figure out
what that Argonian just cast. I thought for a minute he muttered lover's kiss
or something."
"Eh, lizard mages are always making up new spells ..." the first
Dunmer mutters, as the two turn to notice Dram show up. "Serjo," they
say, coming to attention.
Dram simply nods, then looks at Isidor. "Too hot?" he asks mildly.
===
Loranna, meanwhile, is informed that she has people seeking an audience with
her, and agrees to meet them in the study. She wonders why the servant who
tells her this is giggling to herself.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 06:26 PM)
..." The Dunmer guard who had demanded a fine simply
stood and stared at Isidor for a moment, before muttering "I'll never
understand what it is about Nords and nudity ...
The second guard, being a bit more tactful, gently smacks his elbow into the
first guard's ribs. "Stop that; besides, I'm still trying to figure
out what that Argonian just cast. I thought for a minute he muttered
lover's kiss or something."
"Eh, lizard mages are always making up new spells ..." the first
Dunmer mutters, as the two turn to notice Dram show up.
"Serjo," they say, coming to attention.
Dram simply nods, then looks at Isidor. "Too hot?" he asks
mildly.
===
Loranna, meanwhile, is informed that she has people seeking an audience with
her, and agrees to meet them in the study. She wonders why the servant
who tells her this is giggling to herself.
Isidor was fuming. He was a laughingstock. He needed a way to reclaim his
honor....
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:30 AM
Before heading for Loranna's quarters, Shaka had cast a Heal
Companion spell on Isidor's jaw. He deposited the Nord's clothing in the
hallway near Isidor's room before continuing to Loranna's wing.
I'll have to apologize to him, thought Shaka. Still, he had reduced some of the
seriousness around the castle this day.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 06:30 PM)
Before heading for Loranna's quarters, Shaka had cast a Heal
Companion spell on Isidor's jaw. He deposited Isidor's clothing in the
hallway near Isidor's room before continuing to Loranna's wing.
I'll have to apologize to him, thought Shaka. Still, he had reduced some
of the seriousness around the castle this day.
Isidor emerged into the hallway, and saw his clothes on the floor. Muttering
something, he picks them up and tosses them into his room. Walking to Loranna's
quarters, he see that Shaka is standing outside. "Good fight,
Argonian." He pats him on the shoulder.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 02:34 PM)
Isidor emerged into the hallway, and saw his clothes on the
floor. Muttering something, he picks them up and tosses them into his room.
Walking to Loranna's quarters, he see that Shaka is standing outside.
"Good fight, Argonian." He pats him on the shoulder.
Falco entered his room and quikly fell asleep.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 06:34 PM)
Isidor emerged into the hallway, and saw his clothes on the
floor. Muttering something, he picks them up and tosses them into his room.
Walking to Loranna's quarters, he see that Shaka is standing outside.
"Good fight, Argonian." He pats him on the shoulder.
Shaka clasped Isidor's forearm in greeting. "You're a credit to your
people, Isidor. I owe you a round of mead soon."
"Let's go talk to the Lady."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 06:36 PM)
Shaka clasped Isidor's forearm in greeting. "You're a
credit to your people, Isidor. I owe you a round of mead soon."
"Let's go talk to the Lady."
Shaka and Isidor will find Loranna waiting in her study, still wondering what
the servant was giggling about.
"Good afternoon dears," she says, smiling. "What is it you
wished to talk about?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 06:36 PM)
Shaka clasped Isidor's forearm in greeting. "You're a
credit to your people, Isidor. I owe you a round of mead soon."
"Let's go talk to the Lady."
"My matter is private, Shaka. You go first."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:42 AM
Falco had not been asleep 2 minutes before he popped back up. It
would seem that I have yet to acquire payment for my services as a security
conultant. I also must discuss the matter of training the guards with Loranna.
He left his room and jogged off towards Loranna's study.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 06:39 PM)
My matter is private, Shaka. You go first.
Shaka nodded and walked into Loranna's study. "My Lady, thank you for
giving me some of your time. I have a couple of concerns about Rasar."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:45 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 06:43 PM)
Shaka nodded and walked into Loranna's study. "My
Lady, thank you for giving me some of your time. I have a couple of
concerns about Rasar."
So do I, Loranna thinks to herself, but she refrains from speaking that aloud.
"Not at all," she says to Shaka. "What are your concerns?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 06:45 PM)
So do I, Loranna thinks to herself, but she refrains from
speaking that aloud.
"Not at all," she says to Shaka. "What are your
concerns?"
Shaka studied the regal woman for a moment. He had seen a new side of her
yesterday, in the mine; Shaka had never seen her in armor or combat before. She
reminded him of a few Imperials he had known: the good ones, those who had
risen to the top through ability, not birth.
"My lady, we're all relieved that we not only found Rasar but that he
accepted his status as Lord of Daruhn. When he chose to walk away from it,
albeit after shaking you down for a great deal of septims, that was even
better.
But my concern is this. We still don't know if this situation is acceptable to
the ghost of Raithmat. I just didn't want to be standing here with the people
of Ald Raathim in a few weeks and be drowned anyway.
My second concern is a lesser one, I'll grant you: Rasar and his pack will
probably go back to being slavecatchers and mercenaries. No, there's no
"probably" about it. You'll forgive me, but I've heard a little about
the kind of being Jazbet was. He wouldn't have wanted his father's taint to
continue.
I will stay and serve no matter what," he concluded.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:08 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 7 2005, 06:57 PM)
Shaka studied the regal woman for a moment. He had seen a
new side of her yesterday, in the mine; Shaka had never seen her in armor
or combat before. She reminded him of a few Imperials he had
known: the good ones, those who had risen to the top through ability, not
birth.
"My lady, we're all relieved that we not only found Rasar but that he
accepted his status as Lord of Daruhn. When he chose to walk away from
it, albeit after shaking you down for a great deal of septims, that was even
better.
But my concern is this. We still don't know if this situation is
acceptable to the ghost of Raithmat. I just didn't want to be standing
here with the people of Ald Raathim in a few weeks and be drowned anyway.
My second concern is a lesser one, I'll grant you: Rasar and his pack
will probably go back to being slavecatchers and mercenaries. No, there's
no "probably" about it. You'll forgive me, but I've heard a
little about the kind of being Jazbet was. He wouldn't have wanted his
father's taint to continue.
I will stay and serve no matter what," he concluded.
Loranna wonders if Shaka had heard the rumors of the scars that were on her
chest - scars which she still possessed despite her healing magics. Raithmat
was still not at rest, she felt, if she could still feel the dull ache in her
magically-induced wounds.
"I rather suspect Raithmat is beside himself," she says soberly.
"However, the terms he presented have been met; Seres laid claim to the title
od Lord of Ald Raathim, just like he wanted." She frowns a little. "I
expect he'll try something else soon; I'm taking what steps I can think of to
prepare, given what I've seen of his power."
"As for Rasar and his lifestyle ..." Loranna gets a long-suffering
look, evidentally not happy with the thought of Jazbet's son being a slaver,
but her voice is firm. "His life is his to lead, no one else's. He
rejected the life Raithmat intended for him, did he not? Rejected it with
little hesitation; he's where he wants to be now. Why should he want to life a
life decided by a father he never knew, or a widow stepmother he just learned
about?"
She smiles. "I know how you feel; I'd rather he not be a slaver too. But
you can't force a wild wolf to do what he doesn't want to do. And I appreciate
your kind words and your help."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 07:08 PM)
Loranna wonders if Shaka had heard the rumors of the scars that
were on her chest - scars which she still possessed despite her healing
magics. Raithmat was still not at rest, she felt, if she could still feel
the dull ache in her magically-induced wounds.
"I rather suspect Raithmat is beside himself," she says
soberly. "However, the terms he presented have been met; Seres laid
claim to the title od Lord of Ald Raathim, just like he wanted." She
frowns a little. "I expect he'll try something else soon; I'm taking
what steps I can think of to prepare, given what I've seen of his power."
"As for Rasar and his lifestyle ..." Loranna gets a
long-suffering look, evidentally not happy with the thought of Jazbet's son
being a slaver, but her voice is firm. "His life is his to lead, no
one else's. He rejected the life Raithmat intended for him, did he
not? Rejected it with little hesitation; he's where he wants to be
now. Why should he want to life a life decided by a father he never knew,
or a widow stepmother he just learned about?"
She smiles. "I know how you feel; I'd rather he not be a slaver
too. But you can't force a wild wolf to do what he doesn't want to
do. And I appreciate your kind words and your help."
Isidor enters the room, as Shaka leaves. "M'lady, I need to know
something." He bows to Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:26 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 07:25 PM)
Isidor enters the room, as Shaka leaves. "M'lady, I need to
know something." He bows to Loranna.
"Only something?" Loranna asks with a grin. "You're more humble
than me; I need to know everything."
" ... What is it?" she asks, more seriously.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 07:26 PM)
Only something?" Loranna asks with a grin.
"You're more humble than me; I need to know everything.
" ... What is it?" she asks, more seriously.
"I....feel.....like, I am hindering this expedition. If this is the case,
I will leave, and you won't see me again."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 07:33 PM)
I....feel.....like, I am hindering this expedition. If
this is the case, I will leave, and you won't see me again.
Loranna blinks. "I don't see you as hindering us," she says. "Is
this about last night's fight?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 07:35 PM)
Loranna blinks. "I don't see you as hindering
us," she says. "Is this about last night's fight?"
"The fight, my absence in the fight with the werewolves, and my
anger."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 07:36 PM)
The fight, my absence in the fight with the werewolves,
and my anger.
"Isidor, you suffered a mishap last night, that's all," Loranna says.
"An unfortunate one but accidents happen sometimes. So we learn to either
wear a helm when in a dark abandoned mine or else just be a bit more careful,
is all ..."
"Is that what's making you angry? The feeling you messed up?" she
asks.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 07:46 PM)
Isidor, you suffered a mishap last night, that's
all," Loranna says. "An unfortunate one but accidents happen
sometimes. So we learn to either wear a helm when in a dark abandoned
mine or else just be a bit more careful, is all ...
"Is that what's making you angry? The feeling you messed up?"
she asks.
"It is, M'Lady. After my exile, I have been wary of any mistakes."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 08:59 PM)
It is, M'Lady. After my exile, I have been wary of any
mistakes.
Loranna smiles. "As it happens, I could use a couple hundred thousand
septims and am thinking of a short expidition on Vvardenfell to help recoup the
sum," she says. "Have you any experience in fighting lesser
Daedra?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 09:03 PM)
Loranna smiles. "As it happens, I could use a couple
hundred thousand septims and am thinking of a short expidition on Vvardenfell
to help recoup the sum," she says. "Have you any experience in
fighting lesser Daedra?"
"Some experience, yes. What creatures specifically?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 09:04 PM)
Some experience, yes. What creatures specifically?
"Any and all of the ones commonly found on VVardenfell," Loranna
says. "I'm planning on paying a visit to some of the abadoned Daedra
shrines, fill a few soul gems, collect a few daedra hearts, claim a few ebony
and daedric weapons from quarlesome Dremora ... that sort of thing."
"It's always better to adventure with trusted companions, after all,"
she continues. "We'll split the treasure gathered."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 09:09 PM)
Any and all of the ones commonly found on
VVardenfell," Loranna says. "I'm planning on paying a visit to
some of the abadoned Daedra shrines, fill a few soul gems, collect a few daedra
hearts, claim a few ebony and daedric weapons from quarlesome Dremora ... that
sort of thing.
"It's always better to adventure with trusted companions, after all,"
she continues. "We'll split the treasure gathered."
"I would be most honored to come with you, M'lady. I wish to prove
myself."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 7 2005, 09:10 PM)
I would be most honored to come with you, M'lady. I wish
to prove myself.
"Very well then," Loranna says. "I'll make preperations; we
should be heading out in a few days, once I've finished taking what steps I can
to ensure Raithmat's spirit is unable to wreck further mischeif."
I should talk to Dad about that trip to Skyrim he was planning, Loranna
thinks. It might be good for some of our newer friends to adventure with him
- and keep him from getting into too many barfights.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 09:13 PM)
Very well then," Loranna says. "I'll make
preperations; we should be heading out in a few days, once I've finished taking
what steps I can to ensure Raithmat's spirit is unable to wreck further
mischeif.
I should talk to Dad about that trip to Skyrim he was planning, Loranna
thinks. It might be good for some of our newer friends to adventure
with him - and keep him from getting into too many barfights.
"Very well." Isidor bows and exits, walking back to his room. He
felt, better, cleansed in a way. He would take his bear armor and his two axes
"Moonsblood" and "Iceshine". He would prove himself, once
and for all.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:20 AM
And so, with plans in motion to secure Ald Raathim's safety from
Raithmat and to see to the town's continued prosperity, Loranna moves on with
the day's work; hopefully the rats didn't get into the storehouses again.
What comes of her plans shall be seen in the next thread.
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Posted by: Loranna Jul 8 2005, 03:24 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
Info for Gram:
Race: Nord
Sex: Male
Hair: Red, full beard (think Red Hair from Conan the Barbarian)
Eyes: Blue
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, having recently negotiated with the werewolf son of
Jazbet, Rasar/Seres, to earn the right to be Lady of Daruhn once more. She is
making plans to make sure the ghost of Raithmat is not going to cause any
further harm, now that his curse has been fulfilled, and to recoup some of the
money she had to pay Rasar to secure his cooperation.
Summary for Gram:
Gram is mostly hanging out at Ald Raathim, getting used to Morrowind's heat,
and dreaming about his plans for finding the Coffer of King Orgnum once he's
sure his daughter doesn't need her father's help.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 8 2005, 03:27 AM
OOC:Sumarry for Isidor:
After talking with Loranna, Isidor has changed. He is set to embark with
Loranna for Vvardenfell.
Posted by: Aki Jul 8 2005, 03:34 AM
OOC Summary:
Reichi is hanging out in the castle in Ald-Raathim, specifically, his room,
after having gone with Loranna and the other to negotiate with Rasar/Seres,
having gotten a chance to fight with the Werewolf pack and Rasar, and
managed to defeat Rasar.
------------------------------------------
Reichi pulled on the last piece of his Wolf Fur armor, the right glove, after
making sure his ring was securely on his finger. Reichi slid the Dagger of
Senses into its' sheath at his side, and his enchanted Daedric Shortsword,
which he had dubbed 'Bloodfang' into a larger sheath also strapped to his side.
Posted by: syronj Jul 8 2005, 03:37 AM
Summary for Shaka: The Argonian battlemage is waiting in the Ald Raathim castle
for further orders, unaware of the Lady of Daruhn's planned expeditions.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 8 2005, 03:48 AM
OOC:
The Breton Arynel is in the mountains overlooking Ald Raathim, he is examining
a flask of werewolf blood he recently aquired.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 8 2005, 04:13 AM
OOC:
The argonian rogue Falco Redflash is currently heading to speak with the lady
regarding the castle's security.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 8 2005, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 7 2005, 10:13 PM)
OOC:
The argonian rogue Falco Redflash is currently heading to speak with the lady
regarding the castle's security.
Falco finds Loranna in her study, writing letters.
"Hello Falco," she says. "Thanks for helping out last
night."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 8 2005, 06:02 AM
Falco smiled. "You're welcome M'lady. Now I would like to
know if you have reached a decision concerning the hiring of a legion
veteran?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 8 2005, 06:09 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 12:02 AM)
Falco smiled. "You're welcome M'lady. Now I would like to
know if you have reached a decision concerning the hiring of a legion
veteran?"
"Dram and I are still discussing that," Loranna says. "Your
suggestions have been noted though."
"Were there any other concerns you had?" she asks after a few
seconds.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 8 2005, 06:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 08:09 PM)
Dram and I are still discussing that," Loranna
says. "Your suggestions have been noted though.
"Were there any other concerns you had?" she asks after a few
seconds.
"Yes one more. What will happen to the group now that it seems Raithmat is
appeased?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 8 2005, 06:17 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 12:11 AM)
Yes one more. What will happen to the group now that it
seems Raithmat is appeased?
"Don't assume he's out of the picture totally yet," Loranna mutters.
"There will be other things to keep us busy, I am sure," she replies.
"There always are. Besides, I'll be wanting you to test our implementation
of the new security measures you suggested in a couple of weeks, see how well
things are working."
"If you're craving action though I'll be taking a small expidition soon to
help recoup what I just paid Rasar," she mentions.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 8 2005, 06:21 AM
"Hmmmm... Another expedition? I'd probably join but where
is it going to?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 8 2005, 06:25 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 12:21 AM)
Hmmmm... Another expedition? I'd probably join but where
is it going to?
"To some of the Daedra shrines on Vvardenfell," Loranna says.
"There's a couple near Hla Oud that are pretty close together, if my
memory serves. I'd have to look at the map for their names."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 8 2005, 06:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 08:25 PM)
To some of the Daedra shrines on Vvardenfell,"
Loranna says. "There's a couple near Hla Oud that are pretty close
together, if my memory serves. I'd have to look at the map for their
names.
"Daedric shrines eh? Been a long time since I've hunted daedra. Sure I'll
come, but we should avoid the ascadian isles region as I'mm err... Sought by
the local authorities there."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 8 2005, 06:33 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 12:28 AM)
Daedric shrines eh? Been a long time since I've hunted
daedra. Sure I'll come, but we should avoid the ascadian isles region as I'mm
err... Sought by the local authorities there.
"That somehow doesn't surprise me," Loranna notes, her expression
halfway between resignation and bemusement.
"Are there any other places where you're ... sought by the local
authorities?" she asks.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 8 2005, 06:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 08:33 PM)
"That somehow doesn't surprise me," Loranna notes, her
expression halfway between resignation and bemusement.
"Are there any other places where you're ... sought by the local
authorities?" she asks.
"Well Pretty much everywhere but West Gash, Sheograd, and the
ashlands."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 8 2005, 06:41 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 12:35 AM)
Well Pretty much everywhere but West Gash, Sheograd, and
the ashlands.
Loranna thinks on Falco's revelation for a moment, then chuckles.
"You've led a busy life, I see," she says, grinning. "Time in
the Legions, gaining noteriety in most of Vvardenfell ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 8 2005, 06:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 7 2005, 08:41 PM)
Loranna thinks on Falco's revelation for a moment, then
chuckles.
"You've led a busy life, I see," she says, grinning. "Time
in the Legions, gaining noteriety in most of Vvardenfell ..."
"Although M'Lady, my time in the legions was mostly spent selling off
weapons from the armory. It only lasted perhaps 6 months before I was
caught."
OOC: Done for tonight
Posted by: Loranna Jul 8 2005, 06:57 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 12:44 AM)
Although M'Lady, my time in the legions was mostly spent
selling off weapons from the armory. It only lasted perhaps 6 months before I
was caught.
OOC: Done for tonight
Loranna frowns a little. "Were you this unabashedly honest with your other
employers?" she asks, sighing.
" ... Just some honest, heartfelt advice; incorrigible rogues make for
very entertaining storybook heroes but in real life they tend to wear out their
welcomes very quickly," she says. "And despite having friends who
wander around all over the place, I know from experience it's nice to have
somewhere to relax and cath your breath, and not have to worry about who's
going to come looking for you."
" ... Anyway, I need to get back to some paperwork; we'll talk
later," Loranna says with a smile. "Oh; we found the armor suit too;
clever idea, that. Good day, dear."
Loranna turns back to her work.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 8 2005, 10:01 AM
Summary
The male Breton mage Nalion is currently staying at the tavern of Ald Raathim.
On the table in front of him was a good piece of guar steak and a bowl of
saltrice. On the side was a small pot with spices and peppers, of which the
mage took full advantage. As filling as the meals were in the castle itself,
due to Razbiah's attitude towards anything only vaguely resembling 'flavours',
most of her food lacked the proper taste. Hopefully, rumours of his meal would
not spread so far as to the Dunmer cook's pointed ears.
Nalion smiled as he took the first bite of the steak, closed his eyes for a
moment and enjoyed the spices pleasantly tickling his tongue. As much as he
liked staying at Ald Raathim castle - and respected the cook - at some time, he
just needed to eat someting not tasting dull. With a satisfied expression on
his face and chuckling slightly, the mage continued his meal.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 8 2005, 10:52 PM
A day or so after the werewolves had left Ald Raathim, Loranna
completes her preperations.
The wards on the castle were still complete; a Dunmer shaman Loranna had spoken
to on Lord Obael's recomendation gravely told Loranna that the glyphs Kethiah
had renewed still held strength, and that no evil spirit could wreck havoc in
the castle. He furthermore assured Loranna that the spirits of the dead could
not lightly break their own promises; if a ghost said 'Do this or else I'll do
that' and you fulfilled the letter of his pledge, then that was that.
Loranna felt reassured but still had some worries, since the scars on her chest
had not yet faded; telling the shaman the tale of Raithmat, the Dunmer agreed
to re-fortify the wards, and he concurred with Loranna that clearing out the
dungeons of Raithmat's old torture devices couldn't hurt either. Loranna
entrusted that task to Dram, and turned her attentions to other matters in Ald
Raathim.
For now, affairs in her lands were going well. She had found a couple of
teachers for the new school she was having built, and the two were already
setting up shop in temporary accomodations. R'shasha, though uneducated and a
bit on the meek side, had found a place as a new servant in Loranna's
household, filling Anazul's place; Razbiah was a bit cross with the Khajiit's
interests in the larder, but Falco's raid had left her in a bit of a sour mood
already, for which Loranna couldn't blame her. The rats made a small comeback
in the storehouses but the town guards made short work of them; her father,
having heard the guards' recounting of their foray against the rodents, noted
to his daughter that it was 'the most heroic encounter with vermin ever told,
even counting my own tales.'
She told Kallen, Dram, and Slyvos that she would be in Vvardenfell for a few
days, drumming up funds in the traditional Nordic manner. She assembled her
gear, including rations and soul gems, and the usual scrolls and potions, and
secured passage on a vessel to Gnaar Mok, which was a slightly nicer place than
Hla Oud and which had a Daedra Shrine nearby as well - and a Dwemer ruin too;
she'd never been in a Dwemer ruin. A moment's thought and she crafted an illusionary
disguise for herself - a buxom though slightly plump Nord woman with long
copper braids and features that were more cute than beautiful, as best as
Loranna could manage, and Hilga, Nordic adventuress and mage, was born.
All that remained now was to get Falco and Isidor together, and Shaka too;
Loranna had sent the Argonian battlemage word of her plans with the note that
she'd appreciate having him on hand for this, if he was interested.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 8 2005, 04:52 PM)
All that remained now was to get Falco and Isidor together, and
Shaka too; Loranna had sent the Argonian battlemage word of her plans with the
note that she'd appreciate having him on hand for this, if he was interested.
Isidor stood in the courtyard, looking around. It was a cool morning, and good
for sailing. He hoped Loranna, Falco and anyone else was coming would get
ready, so they could sail, and arrive in Vvardenfell either tonight or early
tommorrow.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 9 2005, 12:08 AM
Falco entered the courtayard with his usual supplies. A bag at
his side containing 3 days worth of easy to store Alit Jerky, 3 bottles of
brandy, and a small cutlery set. "Well Isidor its high time we leave this
place and go once again on a quest. Where's Shaka?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 06:08 PM)
Falco entered the courtayard with his usual supplies. A bag at
his side containing 3 days worth of easy to store Alit Jerky, 3 bottles of
brandy, and a small cutlery set. "Well Isidor its high time we leave this
place and go once again on a quest. Where's Shaka?"
"I believe he's eating lunch now. Though I could be mistaken."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 9 2005, 12:29 AM
"Well then go get him. We'll be leaving shortly. I'll be at
the docks." Falco turned and left for the ship.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 9 2005, 12:59 AM
Before Loranna could leave, Slyvos walked up behind her and
sighed.
'hey love.'
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 8 2005, 06:59 PM)
Before Loranna could leave, Slyvos walked up behind her and
sighed.
'hey love.'
Loranna, pulling her robe over her armor and changing back to Hilga, stops and
turns to face Slyvos, giving him a hug.
"What is it?" she asks, letting him go and looking at him curiously.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 9 2005, 01:03 AM
He smiles, then gets a more serious look.
'I gotta tell ya something. You know those rats that keep getting in? well...
I'm not helping them into the stores, but...'
One of the little guys walks by him, looking up at him with those beady little
red eyes.
'I've been taking care of the little things.'
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 8 2005, 07:03 PM)
He smiles, then gets a more serious look.
'I gotta tell ya something. You know those rats that keep getting in? well...
I'm not helping them into the stores, but...'
One of the little guys walks by him, looking up at him with those beady little
red eyes.
'I've been taking care of the little things.'
Loranna looks down at the rat, then looks at Slyvos and sighs, shaking her
head.
"So that's how they come back so quickly," she says. "You know
we can't let them have run of the storehouse; can you ... um, talk them into
going elsewhere?"
Not that that will help much, Loranna thinks; rats never did what one wanted
...
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 9 2005, 01:08 AM
Sly sighed, picking the rat up. he took out a little paper crown
thingy from his robe and put it on the rat's head.
'okay, now you go tell the others that if they need something to eat, come to
me. And stay away from the guards, those potions only last so long'
Rat: {squeak}
'good boy.'
He put the rat down and sighed.
'well, I think they'll leave the food stores alone for a while.'
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 8 2005, 07:08 PM)
Sly sighed, picking the rat up. he took out a little paper crown
thingy from his robe and put it on the rat's head.
'okay, now you go tell the others that if they need something to eat, come to
me. And stay away from the guards, those potions only last so long'
Rat: {squeak}
'good boy.'
He put the rat down and sighed.
'well, I think they'll leave the food stores alone for a while.'
Loranna is silent for a long moment.
"I see," she says, coming over and putting a hand on Slyvos's cheek,
looking into his eyes intently. The illusion fades, leaving her silver
tearstreaks to catch the light in her room.
" ... Slyvos love?" she asks quietly, her fingers gently caressing
his neck as though feeling for something.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 9 2005, 01:18 AM
He sighs, wrapping his arms around Loranna.
'I've lost my mind haven't I? Here I am talking to mice like they can
understand me....'
he was having a little moment of normalicy.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 01:23 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 8 2005, 07:18 PM)
He sighs, wrapping his arms around Loranna.
'I've lost my mind haven't I? Here I am talking to mice like they can
understand me....'
he was having a little moment of normalicy.
"You're a Khajjit now, not a Bosmer," Loranna says gently.
"Though it is touching to see you trying to help defenseless creatures
survive like this ..."
She closes her eyes, not sure what to do; everything was set for her to head
off, but she didn't want to leave Slyvos alone right now ...
" ... Dear, you need to be around people more," she says. "I
know you can't stand most people, but you can't cut yourself off totally. ...
Maybe you should come with us to VVardenfell, or talk to Nalion or my dad about
doing something."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 9 2005, 01:32 AM
He sighs, kissing Loranna on the cheek.
'I'm coming with you. I don't care if I have to put up with those other three,
I'm going back with you.'
Over the next few days the rat incursions would stop almost all together.
Course, that's when cliff racer remains would start to show up near Slyvos'
room.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 8 2005, 07:32 PM)
He sighs, kissing Loranna on the cheek.
'I'm coming with you. I don't care if I have to put up with those other three,
I'm going back with you.'
Over the next few days the rat incursions would stop almost all together.
Course, that's when cliff racer remains would start to show up near Slyvos'
room.
Loranna kisses Slyvos back, though her heart is pounding; worried thoughts run
through her mind.
... What do I do about this? she asks herself.
Resuming her disguise as Hilga, she puts her cloak on over her robe, saying
"Well, let's head down to the docks. You got everything you need?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 9 2005, 01:42 AM
Slyvos nodded, putting a hand on Loranna's shoulder.
'I'll be okay, Lor. Hey it was a habit of mine... I'll be fine. and yah, I got
what I need. Got my mace and my robe I'm all set.'
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 01:47 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 8 2005, 07:42 PM)
Slyvos nodded, putting a hand on Loranna's shoulder.
'I'll be okay, Lor. Hey it was a habit of mine... I'll be fine. and yah, I got
what I need. Got my mace and my robe I'm all set.'
Loranna smiles. "All right," she says, her heart calming down.
"Anyway, this should, hopefully, not be too strenuous. Try to let the
others do their share of the work though; Isidor is looking to prove himself
after getting hit on the head with a rock and I never got a chance to see Falco
in action the other night, so I'm looking forward to seeing how they handle
this outing."
She heads out to the docks, greeting the others with a wide grin and twirling a
copper braid in her fingers. "Greetings everyone; two little changes.
Slyvos will be accompanying us, and for this trip, I'm Hilga, mage and
adventuress. No Lady Loranna this or Accursed Mother that; we're just part of the
group, looking for a bit of fortune and adventure. I catch you calling me by
that witch's name and you'll be swallowing an icicle the size of my arm,
understand?"
She chuckles. "Let's cast off."
The weather proved servicable, and by late afternoon the boat pulled into the
docks of Gnaar Mok ...
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 01:55 AM
Gnaar Mok had been a typical fishing village in the times before
the Blue Dawn. Luckily for this village, the Azurites did not take too much
interest in it and thus, damage was low. Over time, some survivors had gathered
in Gnaar Mok and took up business as fishermen and had begun the long and
arduous work of rebuilding. The village itself was visibly less populated than
before the Blue Dawn.
Arenim Manor, a former Hlaalu residence, still stood, though it showed heavy
signs of disrepair. The other shacks looked like so many in this part of
Vvardenfell: huts on stakes built from the wood available in the Bitter Coast
region. Wooden walkways connected them and reached a good way into the water.
The huts also needed repairs, as holes in the walls clearly showed. At least,
these houses provided a roof and a spot to take shelter from the rains. A few
small fishing boats swayed softly in the waves.
Only two guards clad in battered Hlaalu style bonemold armour patrolled the
walkways. The inhabitants went on with their daily duties, giving the group
strange looks as they passed them.
At the central square, a woman with imperial features and dressed in western
clothes heatedly discussed with a third guard.
Posted by: Aki Jul 9 2005, 01:58 AM
Reichi been on the docks already when Loranna/Hilga and Slyvos
arrived, and been relatively quiet on the Boat trip. When the ship pulled into
Gnaar Mok Reichi mumbled a curse at the materials his armor was made off. In
the warmth of the west gash, wolf fur armor was far from comfortable.
Nevertheless, Reichi climbed out of the boat onto the rickety looking wooden
docks of Gnaar Mok, surprised they didn't collaspe. He glanced at the woman
talking heatedly with a Guard.
"Huh..." he mumbled.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 02:04 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 8 2005, 07:58 PM)
Reichi been on the docks already when Loranna/Hilga and Slyvos
arrived, and been relatively quiet on the Boat trip. When the ship pulled into
Gnaar Mok Reichi mumbled a curse at the materials his armor was made off. In
the warmth of the west gash, wolf fur armor was far from comfortable.
Nevertheless, Reichi climbed out of the boat onto the rickety looking wooden
docks of Gnaar Mok, surprised they didn't collaspe. He glanced at the woman
talking heatedly with a Guard.
"Huh..." he mumbled.
Slyvos and I are gonna have to use chameleon spells to go on our honeymoon,
Loranna thinks to herself as she gives Reichi a bemused glance. Maybe this
is a side effect of mantling Dibella - though it happened when I had Azura in
me too. Then again, Azura is rather desirous of attention ...
The tired, ragged look of Gnaar Mok turns Loranna's thoughts to a more somber
tone, though she doesn't show it. There was a pervasive feeling of people not
really caring about fixing things up beyond the bare minimum needed to get by;
it disheartened her and offended her sensibilities to see such apathy. Thadas
had spoken truly; the Dunmers' hearts were still stolen ...
She wanders up to within earshot of the Imperial and the guards, curious as to
what's going on.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 02:06 AM
Isidor looked at the shores of Vvardenfell and they looked so
unfamilar to himl. It had been fifteen years since he had set foot on this
ashen land, and he wasn't sure he wanted to. But he steeled himself, and
thought of his honor.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 9 2005, 02:10 AM
Slyvos sighed as he got off the boat, shaking his head.
'and I'm actually feeling a bit of sympathy for them... not much though...
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 9 2005, 01:58 AM)
He glanced at the woman talking heatedly with a Guard.
"Huh..." he mumbled.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 02:04 AM)
She wanders up to within earshot of the Imperial and the guards,
curious as to what's going on.
As the companions approached, they could hear snippets of the conversation.
"... didn't come ... for hours ... help ... please!" the woman
begged, tugging at the arm of the guard.
The Dunmer guard however made a dismissive gesture. The words "Go away,
Imperial. Not my business!" could clearly be heard. Then, he shook his
head and walked away, leaving the woman alone. She gaped after the guard, then
covered her face with her hands and began to cry.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 02:14 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 08:10 PM)
As the companions approached, they could hear snippets of the
conversation.
"... didn't come ... for hours ... help ... please!" the woman
begged, tugging at the arm of the guard.
The Dunmer guard however made a dismissive gesture. The words "Go away,
Imperial. Not my business!" could clearly be heard. Then, he shook his
head and walked away, leaving the woman alone. She gaped after the guard, then
covered her face with her hands and began to cry.
Isidor walked over to the woman, a beautiful Imperial "Ma'am, what is the
problem?"
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 02:14 AM)
Isidor walked over to the woman, a beautiful Imperial
"Ma'am, what is the problem?"
The woman seemed to be in the fourties and small wrinkles showed already in the
corner of her eyes. Tears smeared over her face, yet her face showed signs that
she was not uncomely. She sobbed, then spoke up.
"Ma'am? ... That is a word I have not yet heard in these regions here. A
friendly word in all this harshness. It's... Tenuvius... we..." Tears
began to rund down her face again.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 08:23 PM)
The woman seemed to be in the fourties and small wrinkles showed
already in the corner of her eyes. Tears smeared over her face, yet her face
showed signs that she was not uncomely. She sobbed, then spoke up.
"Ma'am? ... That is a word I have not yet heard in these regions here. A
friendly word in all this harshness. It's... Tenuvius... we..." Tears
began to rund down her face again.
Isidor knelt down and helped the woman up. Taking a red hankerchief from Falco,
he gave it to the woman.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 02:30 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 02:24 AM)
Isidor knelt down and helped the woman up. Taking a red
hankerchief from Falco, he gave it to the woman.
The Imperial woman took the handkerchief and wiped her face. Then she looked at
the little crowd around her.
"You're not from here, are you. Could it be... is it possible that you are
adventurers? Perhaps willing to help someone?", she asked, almost shyly.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 02:31 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 08:30 PM)
The Imperial woman took the handkerchief and wiped her face.
Then she looked at the little crowd around her.
"You're not from here, are you. Could it be... is it possible that you are
adventurers? Perhaps willing to help someone?" She asked, almost shyly.
"My friends and I are adventurers, and we would gladly assist you in
anyway we can."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 02:34 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 02:31 AM)
My friends and I are adventurers, and we would gladly assist
you in anyway we can.
"I cannot pay you, though..." she sighed, her shoulders dropping
first, but then she found a new hope in an idea.
"There might be some loot for you though, master... may I ask for your
name?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 02:35 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 08:34 PM)
"I cannot pay you, though..." she sighed, her
shoulders dropping first, but then she found a new hope in an idea.
"There might be some loot for you though, master... may I ask for your
name?"
Loranna listens with a nuetral expression, though she glances at her companions
to see how they are reacting to this turn of events.
Posted by: Aki Jul 9 2005, 02:36 AM
"Loot is good enough payment," Reichi said smiling.
"Besides, we got nothing better to do other than loot ruins."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 08:34 PM)
"I cannot pay you, though..." she sighed, her
shoulders dropping first, but then she found a new hope in an idea.
"There might be some loot for you though, master... may I ask for your
name?"
"Money is no object. We have other ways of obtaining it. What can we do to
aid you?"
"My name is Isidor, my companions are" he glanced around "Falco
Redflash, the Argonian, Reichi the Dunmer and Helga the Nord."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 9 2005, 02:36 AM)
Loot is good enough payment," Reichi said smiling.
"Besides, we got nothing better to do other than loot ruins.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 02:36 AM)
Money is no object. We have other ways of obtaining it.
What can we do to aid you?
"I am Ianca Metellus." the imperial woman answered. "I ... no, I
better tell you the story from the beginning. My husband, Tenuvius, is a
scholar for dwemeri machinery in the Imperial City. He was tired of the
exhibits there, though, since they were not properly functioning. And after
these events with the people called Azumaits or something like that, he had
this crazy idea to actually have a look at the original machinery here on
Vvardenfell."
She sighed and again tears began to run down her cheeks, which she repeatedly
dried with the read handkerchief.
"He thought he could bypass imperial law and collect some things for study
while the imperial presence here is low.", Ianca sobbed. "... so he
ran off to that Dwemeri ruin nearby after he hired a guard. That was two days
ago. He should have been back by now, told me it would take him just a little
over a day to get some things from there."
"He's possessed with these machines, I know, but he's a kind man. The
guard did not want to help me... said something about a fetcher. That he could
care less. He even wanted to fine me for attempt of smuggling Dwemeri
artifacts!" Ianca sobbed and cleaned her nose with the kerchief, then
handed it back to the towering Nord. "Thank you!", she smiled weakly.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 8 2005, 08:36 PM)
Money is no object. We have other ways of obtaining it.
What can we do to aid you?
"My name is Isidor, my companions are" he glanced around "Falco
Redflash, the Argonian, Nalion the Breton, Reichi the Dunmer and Helga the
Nord."
Loranna coughs. "Hilga, not Helga - for the umpeenth time," she says.
Then, she mutters "Maybe a fortify intelligence spell ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 8 2005, 08:42 PM)
Loranna coughs. "Hilga, not Helga - for the umpeenth
time," she says. Then, she mutters "Maybe a fortify
intelligence spell ..."
"Very sorry, Lady Hilga" He grins.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 08:42 PM)
I am Ianca Metellus." the imperial woman answered.
"I ... no, I better tell you the story from the beginning. My husband,
Tenuvius, is a scholar for dwemeri machinery in the Imperial City. He was tired
of the exhibits there, though, since they were not properly functioning. And
after these events with the people called Azumaits or something like that, he
had this crazy idea to actually have a look at the original machinery here on
Vvardenfell.
She sighed and again tears began to run down her cheeks, which she repeatedly
dried with the read handkerchief.
"He thought he could bypass imperial law and collect some things for study
while the imperial presence here is low.", Ianca sobbed. "... so he
ran off to that Dwemeri ruin nearby after he hired a guard. That was two days
ago. He should have been back by now, told me it would take him just a little
over a day to get some things from there."
"He's possessed with these machines, I know, but he's a kind man. The
guard did not want to help me... said something about a fetcher. That he could
care less. He even wanted to fine me for attempt of smuggling Dwemeri
artifacts!" Ianca sobbed and cleaned her nose with the kerchief, then
handed it back to the towering Nord. "Thank you!", she smiled weakly.
"Very well, Ianca. Do you know which ruin your husband ventured to?"
Posted by: Aki Jul 9 2005, 02:45 AM
"Sounds simple enough, we where heading out to those ruins
anyways, i think," Reichi said.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 02:51 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 02:45 AM)
"Very sorry, Lady Hilga" He grins.
"Very well, Ianca. Do you know which ruin your husband ventured to?"
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 9 2005, 02:45 AM)
"Sounds simple enough, we where heading out to those ruins
anyways, i think," Reichi said.
"The ruins are called Aleft. Tenuvius said they were just a bit southeast
of this village on a different island. I cannot thank you enough, Master Isidor
that you would help us."
Ianca curiously looked at the Dunmer that just spoke. Clearly, she had not seen
overly friendly Dunmer the last few days. "Thank you too, ser... what was
that word?" The woman trailed off.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 08:51 PM)
The ruins are called Aleft. Tenuvius said they were just a
bit southeast of this village on a different island. I cannot thank you enough,
Master Isidor that you would help us.
Ianca curiously looked at the Dunmer that just spoke. Clearly, she had not seen
overly friendly Dunmer the last few days. "Thank you too, ser... what was
that word?" The woman trailed off.
"His name is Reichi. A kind dunmer, perhaps the first one I've ever
met." He winked at Aki "We'll leave right away. Wish us luck."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 9 2005, 02:54 AM
A tavern in Ald Raathim:
“I find the variety of cuisine here to be quite impressive,” Arynel said to
Nalion, popping a chunk of steak into his mouth. When he finished, the Breton
resumed speaking, “after all, I would imagine steak to come all the way from
the imperial province itself.”
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 9 2005, 02:54 AM)
A tavern in Ald Raathim:
“I find the variety of cuisine here to be quite impressive,” Arynel said to
Nalion, popping a chunk of steak into his mouth. When he finished, the
Breton resumed speaking, “after all, I would imagine steak to come all the way
from the imperial province itself.”
The Breton mage chuckled between two spicy bites.
"Actually, you could have seen the source of this steak in your wanderings
in the near vicinity, my dear friend. It's Guar."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 9 2005, 02:59 AM
"Falco had remained silent til now but he decided to pipe
up, "No need to worry Miss Ianca! Falco Redflash the magnificent will find
your husband." He looked around at the others, "Well what are we
waiting for? Lets head out!"
Posted by: Arynel Jul 9 2005, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 06:57 PM)
The Breton mage chuckled between two spicy bites.
"Actually, you could have seen the source of this steak in your wanderings
in the near vicinity, my dear friend. It's Guar."
Arynel dropped his fork, and stared blankly at his fellow Breton. Slowly,
Arynel looked down at the steack and picked up the fork.
“Why yes, yes it is, of course,” Arynel said, puffing out his chest a bit and
scratching his chin, “I was only jesting, yes…”
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 03:02 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 8 2005, 08:54 PM)
His name is Reichi. A kind dunmer, perhaps the first one
I've ever met." He winked at Aki "We'll leave right away. Wish us
luck.
Several nearby Dunmer give Isidor the 'Stupid N'Wah Glare' that only Dunmer can
do - and the rest of the party just for good measure.
"Well, let's get moving," Loranna says, ostensibly ignoring the stares.
"It'll be dark soon you know."
The party finds Aleft with little trouble; once you get out of Gnaar Mok and
head in the proper direction, the ruins are relatively easy to spot -
especially if someone, like Loranna, thought to bring a map along with them.
Outside of Aleft Loranna mutters "So this is a Dwarven ruin, hmm ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 9 2005, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 8 2005, 05:02 PM)
Several nearby Dunmer give Isidor the 'Stupid N'Wah Glare' that
only Dunmer can do - and the rest of the party just for good measure.
"Well, let's get moving," Loranna says, ostensibly ignoring the
stares. "It'll be dark soon you know."
The party finds Aleft with little trouble; once you get out of Gnaar Mok and
head in the proper direction, they are relatively easy to spot - especially if
someone, like Loranna, thought to bring a map along with them.
Outside of the ruins, Loranna mutters "So this is a Dwarven ruin, hmm
..."
"Don't worry M'Lady I used to live in a dwarven ruin when I operated in
Sheograd. There's nothing there thast can hurt you but centurions. Plus they do
have absolutely top-hole loot."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 8 2005, 09:02 PM)
Several nearby Dunmer give Isidor the 'Stupid N'Wah Glare' that
only Dunmer can do - and the rest of the party just for good measure.
"Well, let's get moving," Loranna says, ostensibly ignoring the
stares. "It'll be dark soon you know."
The party finds Aleft with little trouble; once you get out of Gnaar Mok and
head in the proper direction, the ruins are relatively easy to spot -
especially if someone, like Loranna, thought to bring a map along with them.
Outside of Aleft Loranna mutters "So this is a Dwarven ruin, hmm ..."
"Magnificent isn't it? First time I saw one, I was but a lad. Got the hell
beaten out of me by a centurion, and I would've died, if not for me da."
Pulling out his axe, he turned a crank to the door, and it swung open, letting
loose a cloud of dust and a smell of rusted metal.....and worse.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 9 2005, 03:00 AM)
Arynel dropped his fork, and stared blankly at his fellow
Breton. Slowly, Arynel looked down at the steack and picked up the fork.
“Why yes, yes it is, of course,” Arynel said, puffing out his chest a bit and
scratching his chin, “I was only jesting, yes…”
Ald Raathim tavern
"It's peculiar, yes. Eating reptiles. Or whatever these things truly
are." Nalion answered, smiling at Arynel. "You get strangely used to
it when you've spent sufficient time on Vvardenfell. Though a properly prepared
- and flavoured - steak of cyrodiilic or High Rock origin..." Nalions
voice trailed off, remembering Allerleirauh's dinner a good while ago in
Solunastra.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 03:02 AM)
Several nearby Dunmer give Isidor the 'Stupid N'Wah Glare' that
only Dunmer can do - and the rest of the party just for good measure.
"Well, let's get moving," Loranna says, ostensibly ignoring the
stares. "It'll be dark soon you know."
The party finds Aleft with little trouble; once you get out of Gnaar Mok and
head in the proper direction, they are relatively easy to spot - especially if
someone, like Loranna, thought to bring a map along with them.
Outside of the ruins, Loranna mutters "So this is a Dwarven ruin, hmm
..."
Aleft Dwemeri ruin, Bitter Coast, Vvardenfell
It truly was a short walk through the muddy landscape of the Bitter Coast and
soon the party stood in front of the Dwarven ruin of Aleft. The alien design
with its metal spires and walls loomed over them and the hissing and crackling
of the machinery inside could be heard. The sounds were a strange contrast to
the other noises that surrounded them: the humming of insects flying from
draggle-tail to draggle tail, the bubbling of swamp gases ascending from the
murky pools of water or the occaisonal howl from a nix hound far away. The
Dwemeri ruin stood there as if in defiance of the surrounding nature itself.
The stone and metal floor in front of the sealed entrance showed no footsteps
or signs of recent use.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 9 2005, 03:10 AM
A spider centurion scuttled out of the ruin to fend off the
intruders. A quik stab of Falco's saber and it was no longer active. Falco
looked around the dark room hesitantly. "Anyone bring a torch? I can't see
a thing."
Posted by: syronj Jul 9 2005, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 8 2005, 09:07 PM)
"Magnificent isn't it? First time I saw one, I was but a
lad. Got the hell beaten out of me by a centurion, and I would've died, if not
for me da." Pulling out his axe, he turned a crank to the door, and it
swung open, letting loose a cloud of dust and a smell of rusted metal.....and
worse.
Bringing up the rear of the group, Shaka nodded to "Hilga" and caught
Falco's eyes. He mouthed the words "watching you ...." and pointed to
his eyes, then Falco; then softened it with a wry grin.
Earlier on the boat, Loranna had taken Shaka aside and asked him to help keep
track of the rogue, though Falco had recently almost seemed to be doing the
right thing now and then. Shaka unsheathed the Spear of Bitter Mercy and
followed the group in, noting the ruin had the usual eternal amber light
cylinders casting a partial illumination.
Shaka pulled a few torches from his pack and ignited them, handing one to
Falco.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 9 2005, 03:11 AM)
Bringing up the rear of the group, Shaka nodded to
"Hilga" and caught Falco's eyes. He mouthed the words
"watching you ...." and pointed to his eyes, then Falco; then
softened it with a wry grin.
Earlier on the boat, Loranna had taken Shaka aside and asked him to help keep
track of the rogue, though Falco had recently almost seemed to be doing the
right thing now and then. Shaka unsheathed the Spear of Bitter Mercy and
followed the group in, noting the ruin had the usual eternal amber light
cylinders casting a partial illumination.
Shaka pulled a few torches from his pack and ignited them, handing one to
Falco.
The aisle the party stood in was lit by strange glowing light devices. The
sounds of the Dwemeri machinery was much stronger inside. Mechanical gears were
rattling, steam hissed from pipes and threatened to scald those who would step
too near. Strange dwemeri devices with attached wheels and cranks produced a
rhythmic metallic symphony...
clickety-clack
clickety-clack
clack
clack
The fearful cries and shrieks of a human voice deeper in the ruin seemed to
severly disturb this mechanical orchestra.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 03:14 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 09:10 PM)
A spider centurion scuttled out of the ruin to fend off the
intruders. A quik stab of Falco's saber and it was no longer active. Falco
looked around the dark room hesitantly. "Anyone bring a torch? I can't see
a thing."
Isidor shakes his head and said "I'll go first." He walks foward and
is promptly hit in the stomach with the business end of a Sphere Centurion. He
knocks the head off, with his axe, and it made a clatter as it hit the ground.
The noise wakened the other centurions, and Isidor hears the sound of metal
feet, clunking and clattering on the floor.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 03:14 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 09:09 PM)
Aleft Dwemeri ruin, Bitter Coast, Vvardenfell
It truly was a short walk through the muddy landscape of the Bitter Coast and
soon the party stood in front of the Dwarven ruin of Aleft. The alien design
with its metal spires and walls loomed over them and the hissing and crackling
of the machinery inside could be heard. The sounds were a strange contrast to
the other noises that surrounded them: the humming of insects flying from draggle-tail
to draggle tail, the bubbling of swamp gases ascending from the murky pools of
water or the occaisonal howl from a nix hound far away. The Dwemeri ruin stood
there as if in defiance of the surrounding nature itself. The stone and metal
floor in front of the sealed entrance showed no footsteps or signs of recent
use.
"Have you now?" Loranna says to Isidor and Falco, staring at the
ground before the entrance thoughtfully. "Interesting."
She glances over at Shaka and Reichi.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 09:10 PM)
A spider centurion scuttled out of the ruin to fend off the
intruders. A quik stab of Falco's saber and it was no longer active. Falco
looked around the dark room hesitantly. "Anyone bring a torch? I can't see
a thing."
" ... Our welcoming party arrives," Loranna quips. "As for
torches ..."
She casts night-eye on the party. "How about that instead?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 9 2005, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 8 2005, 09:14 PM)
Have you now?" Loranna says to Isidor and Falco,
staring at the ground before the entrance thoughtfully.
"Interesting.
She glances over at Shaka and Reichi.
" ... Our welcoming party arrives," Loranna quips. "As for
torches ..."
She casts night-eye on the party. "How about that instead?"
Shaka's voice carried from near the rear of the group: "By the Nine,
Hilga, you Nords are a resourceful bunch." He snuffed the torch and took a
grip on the Spear with both hands.
Posted by: Aki Jul 9 2005, 03:19 AM
Reichi pulled first both the Dagger Of Senses and the Daedric
Shortsword Bloodfang from their sheathes, and headed into the ruin, the Wolf
fur boots making next to no sound on the metal floors. Despite the normally
dark interior of the ruin, Reichi could see fine with the Dagger Of Senses'
unique enchantment. When Isidor destroyed the centurion, awakening the others,
Reichi cursed under his breath.
"Well, time to find out if Absorb Health enchantments work on
Centurions..." he muttered.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 9 2005, 03:20 AM
Posted by: syronj Jul 9 2005, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 09:20 PM)
Falco drew his saber as the centurions approached. He could hear
the steam centurions thudding along and the rolling squeal of the centurion
spheres. "And now my adventuring companions... The fun begins!"
"I've explored a couple of dwemer ruins," said Shaka; "It's how
I got the Dragonbone Cuirass. If we can finish these guardians, I think the
ruins won't build more for a while, at least not until after we've rescued her
husband and left."
Shaka parried the sword of a sphere centurion with the Spear.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 03:31 AM
"Er, ignore those for now," Loranna says to her
companions as they engage centurions. She casts an Absorb Speed spell to leave
the metal guardians frozen in their tracks, then starts sprinting toward the
sound of the screams, rubbing her ring from Jazbet as she goes to avoid being
seen by whatever she's dashing to.
Posted by: Aki Jul 9 2005, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 8 2005, 09:31 PM)
"Er, ignore those for now," Loranna says to her
companions as they engage centurions. She casts an Absorb Speed spell to
leave the metal guardians frozen in their tracks, then starts sprinting toward
the sound of the screams, rubbing her ring from Jazbet as she goes to avoid
being seen by whatever she's dashing to.
Reichi nodded and followed after Loranna, smashing any Centurion unfortunate
enough to get in reach of his blades.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 03:31 AM)
"Er, ignore those for now," Loranna says to her
companions as they engage centurions. She casts an Absorb Speed spell to
leave the metal guardians frozen in their tracks, then starts sprinting toward
the sound of the screams, rubbing her ring from Jazbet as she goes to avoid
being seen by whatever she's dashing to.
The Animunculi Loranna targeted with her spell hissed one last hiss then a
screw sprang out of it's chest, most probably loosened by a hit of Shaka and
the whole metal thing crumbled to pieces.
As Loranna and the party came nearer to the source of the screams, they could
see a few Centurion Spheres and three Steam Centurions armed with dreadful
maces battering on a massive tube in one corner. One of them tried to stick his
sword-like right arm into it and seemed to try to hit something. The cries the
party had heard seemed to come from inside the tube and had significantly
increased in intensity and loudness. The panic of the voice was clearly
discernible.
"gOOO awaYYY! HeeelP!"
One of the Centurion Spheres turned its one-eyed metal head toward the
approaching heroes and beeped. All but one of the Animunculi turned and faced
the new intruders, pointing their weapons at them. Then, they advanced at broad
front, the three Steam Centurions first.
The remaining Centurion Sphere continued to batter on the Dwemeri tube.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 03:42 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 09:36 PM)
The Animunculi Loranna targeted with her spell hissed one last
hiss then a screw sprang out of it's chest, most probably loosened by a hit of
Shaka and the whole metal thing crumbled to pieces.
As Loranna and the party came nearer to the source of the screams, they could
see a few Centurion Spheres and three Steam Centurions armed with dreadful
maces battering on a massive tube in one corner. One of them tried to stick his
sword-like right arm into it and seemed to try to hit something. The cries the
party had heard seemed to come from inside the tube and had significantly
increased in intensity and loudness. The panic of the voice was clearly
discernible.
"gOOO awaYYY! HeeelP!"
One of the Centurion Spheres turned its one-eyed metal head toward the
approaching heroes and beeped. All but one of the Animunculi turned and faced
the new intruders, pointing their weapons at them. Then, they advanced at broad
front, the three Steam Centurions first.
The remaining Centurion Sphere continued to batter on the Dwemeri tube.
Loranna's first response was to cast a protective spell for the party, followed
by a Fortify Speed spell. She still had the absorbed speed of a couple
centurions in her, and she began to make use of it, skirting around the edges
of the advancing Dwemer constructs to reach the tube.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 03:43 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 09:36 PM)
The Animunculi Loranna targeted with her spell hissed one last
hiss then a screw sprang out of it's chest, most probably loosened by a hit of
Shaka and the whole metal thing crumbled to pieces.
As Loranna and the party came nearer to the source of the screams, they could
see a few Centurion Spheres and three Steam Centurions armed with dreadful
maces battering on a massive tube in one corner. One of them tried to stick his
sword-like right arm into it and seemed to try to hit something. The cries the
party had heard seemed to come from inside the tube and had significantly
increased in intensity and loudness. The panic of the voice was clearly
discernible.
"gOOO awaYYY! HeeelP!"
One of the Centurion Spheres turned its one-eyed metal head toward the
approaching heroes and beeped. All but one of the Animunculi turned and faced
the new intruders, pointing their weapons at them. Then, they advanced at broad
front, the three Steam Centurions first.
The remaining Centurion Sphere continued to batter on the Dwemeri tube.
Isidor springs foward, his eyes shining. He throws one of his axes, hitting one
of the spheres in the stomach. He took out his other axe and sprinted foward,
Shaka behind him.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 9 2005, 03:46 AM
Falco's saber was prepared to battle. He however stayed at the
back of the group. Best not follishly rush into battle. One should always
calculate the odds, and choose a suitable battle strategy beforehand. He
thought.
Posted by: syronj Jul 9 2005, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 8 2005, 09:43 PM)
Isidor springs foward, his eyes shining. He throws one of his
axes, hitting one of the spheres in the stomach. He took out his other axe and
sprinted foward, Shaka behind him.
A centurion swung a massive mace at Shaka, who deflected it to one side; sparks
flew from the steam centurion's bronze mace. Shaka aimed a kick at one of the
steam centurion's knees, driving the construct off balance for a moment.
Shaka drove the Spear into the right shoulder joint of the centurion.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 03:52 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 8 2005, 09:47 PM)
A centurion swung a massive mace at Shaka, who deflected it to
one side; sparks flew from the steam centurion's bronze mace. Shaka aimed
a kick at one of the steam centurion's knees, driving the construct off balance
for a moment.
Shaka drove the Spear into the right shoulder joint of the centurion.
Isidor whacked the centurion that Shaka had stabbed, just for good measure.
Charging foward, he kicked hard into a steam centurion.
Posted by: Aki Jul 9 2005, 03:54 AM
Reichi charged at a Steam Centurion, and was forced to duck a
vicious swing that would have taken his head off. He drove the Daedric
Shortsword up, the blade sinking into the bottom of the Centurion's jaw, before
pulling it sideways. The Daedric blade tore through Dwemer metal with relative
ease and the Steam Centurion fell back with a floor shaking thud. As dead as a
machine could be.
Posted by: syronj Jul 9 2005, 03:57 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 8 2005, 09:52 PM)
Isidor whacked the centurion that Shaka had stabbed, just for
good measure. Charging foward, he kicked hard into a steam centurion.
His eyes darting to the rest of the sphere centurions and steam centurions,
Shaka tightened his grip on the Spear and invoked the Storm Atronach.
There was a crackle of electricity and the thump of displaced air as the
massive rock-like golem appeared. At an unspoken command of Shaka's, the
atronach grabbed the injured mace-arm of the steam centurion and tore it off.
The atronach struck the centurion across the face with its own arm. The
centurion wavered on its feet for a moment, then with a tremendous crash, fell
to the floor and did not move again.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 03:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 03:42 AM)
Loranna's first response was to cast a protective spell for the party,
followed by a Fortify Speed spell. She still had the absorbed speed of a
couple centurions in her, and she began to make use of it, skirting around the
edges of the advancing Dwemer constructs to reach the tube.
Slowly, the tube began to slowly give way under the blows of the Animunculus
and the shrieks coming from it grew even louder.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 03:43 AM)
Isidor springs foward, his eyes shining. He throws one of his
axes, hitting one of the spheres in the stomach. He took out his other axe and
sprinted foward, Shaka behind him.
A Centurion Sphere turned towards Isidor, pointing the definitely wrong end of
a blade - at least for Isidor - at the Nord.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 9 2005, 03:46 AM)
Falco's saber was prepared to battle. He however stayed at the
back of the group. Best not follishly rush into battle. One should always
calculate the odds, and choose a suitable battle strategy beforehand. He
thought.
How Dwemer Animunculi truly worked were still a mystery, however, they were
able to pick their targets independently. So, a Centurion Sphere rolled towards
Falco with bared blade.
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 9 2005, 03:47 AM)
A centurion swung a massive mace at Shaka, who deflected it to
one side; sparks flew from the steam centurion's bronze mace. Shaka aimed
a kick at one of the steam centurion's knees, driving the construct off balance
for a moment.
Shaka drove the Spear into the right shoulder joint of the centurion.
Hot steam hissing from a severed tube inside of the Animunculi and threatened
to wound Shaka. Nontheless, the right arm was lost to the machine. The left
swung in a wide arc in order to hit Shaka's head.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 9 2005, 03:59 AM
Two of the centurion spheres' heads were seperated from their
bodies. Falco placed his saber back in its sheath. He walked over to the wall
and leaned against it, whistling whilst he waited. No point in wearing
myself out anymore. My companions seem to be handling this just fine. Perhaps I
can get some looting done once these centurions are finished with.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 04:04 AM
The Sphere Centurion was single-minded in its attack on the
helpless tube; it didn't even seem to acknowledge Loranna when she got within
melee range of the gleaming metal warrior. The screams within the tube told her
plainly how terrified the person inside was.
It was time to do something about that.
One of Loranna's preferred custom spells sapped the health, strength, and
endurance of a target, and absorb spells worked just as well on Dwemer
centurions as they did on living opponents, Daedra, or even undead - not that
the thought of absorbing energy from a rotting corpse was particularly
enjoyable. Loranna casts her custom spell while she's still six feet away from
the Centurion, still running toward it to grapple with the metal warrior, and
cast the spell once more at touch range as she hugged its arms together.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 09:58 PM)
A Centurion Sphere turned towards Isidor, pointing the
definitely wrong end of a blade - at least for Isidor - at the Nord.
Isidor is pinned to a wall, the blade at his throat. Trapped, he doesn't know
what to do. Then, he kicks the blade, hoping to save himself. The blade swung
crosswise, but Isidor ducks down, and the blade missed him. He kicked the great
metal beast, and it sputtered backwards. He hits it with the axe, and it is
stunned for a moment. He then throws himself on top of it and hits it with the
axe, killing it.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 9 2005, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 8 2005, 06:11 PM)
Isidor is pinned to a wall, the blade at his throat. Trapped, he
doesn't know what to do. Then, he kicks the blade, hoping to save himself. The
blade swung crosswise, but Isidor ducks down, and the blade missed him. He
kicked the great metal beast, and it sputtered backwards. He hits it with the
axe, and it is stunned for a moment. He then throws himself on top of it and
hits it with the axe, killing it.
Another centurion sphere attempts to stab at Falco. His nimble form dodges the
blow but is cloak is pinned to the wall cauing him to trip when he tries to
run. Falco drew his saber and attempts to slash at t but each time it rolls out
of the way. "Isidor My good chap, Little help would be useful."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 9 2005, 04:20 AM
OOC: I'll be gone for a bit.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 04:22 AM
The remains of all Animunculi were strewn across the metal
floor. Only the occaisonal hissing of remains of steam pressure hint that the
metal warriors had been moving moments ago.
After the clamour of battle receded, the clickety-clack of the stationary
Dwemeri machinery became audible again.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 04:04 AM)
The Sphere Centurion was single-minded in its attack on the
helpless tube; it didn't even seem to acknowledge Loranna when she got within
melee range of the gleaming metal warrior. The screams within the tube
told her plainly how terrified the person inside was.
It was time to do something about that.
One of Loranna's preferred custom spells sapped the health, strength, and
endurance of a target, and absorb spells worked just as well on Dwemer
centurions as they did on living opponents, Daedra, or even undead - not that
the thought of absorbing energy from a rotting corpse was particularly
enjoyable. Loranna casts her custom spell while she's still six feet away
from the Centurion, still running toward it to grapple with the metal warrior,
and cast the spell once more at touch range as she hugged its arms together.
The Centurion shook from the massive barrage of magicka from the former Nordic
barmaid, hissed one last time, then collapsed.
The cries from the large Dwemeri tube did not stop and sounded even louder
after the the noise of the fight had quieted.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 8 2005, 10:16 PM)
Another centurion sphere attempts to stab at Falco. His nimble
form dodges the blow but is cloak is pinned to the wall cauing him to trip when
he tries to run. Falco drew his saber and attempts to slash at t but each time
it rolls out of the way. "Isidor My good chap, Little help would be
useful."
Isidor jumps foward, and slams the Sphere with his axe. It rolls around, sparks
flying. He kicks it in the back of the head, disabiling it.
"That's it?" Isidor asks, a hint of humor in his voice.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 10:22 PM)
The remains of all Animunculi were strewn across the metal
floor. Only the occaisonal hissing of remains of steam pressure hint that the
metal warriors had been moving moments ago.
After the clamour of battle receded, the clickety-clack of the stationary
Dwemeri machinery became audible again.
The Centurion shook from the massive barrage of magicka from the former Nordic
barmaid, hissed one last time, then collapsed.
The cries from the large Dwemeri tube did not stop and sounded even louder
after the the noise of the fight had quieted.
Loranna took stock of the situation, her ears ringing; the Centurions were all
destroyed, one still in a Nordic Bearhug. She lets go of her kill and pushes it
away.
"That seems to be it," she says, the screams from inside the tube
continuing unabated. "Golems down; you're safe now!" she calls out to
the person in the tube, readying a Calm Humanoid spell if it's needed.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 04:28 AM)
Loranna took stock of the situation, her ears ringing; the
Centurions were all destroyed, one still in a Nordic Bearhug. She lets go
of her kill and pushes it away.
"That seems to be it," she says, the screams from inside the tube
continuing unabated. "Golems down; you're safe now!" she calls
out to the person in the tube, readying a Calm Humanoid spell if it's needed.
Hiding in the far corner of the casing, as far as possible from the opening
crouched a man in tattered robes.
"Go away! Go away!" he cried "Leave me alone! Away!" He
waved his hands as much as the narrow space allowed and did not seem to realize
that there was a non-mechanical face staring into the tube.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 10:32 PM)
Hiding in the far corner of the casing, as far as possible from
the opening crouched a man in tattered robes.
"Go away! Go away!" he cried "Leave me alone! Away!" He
waved his hands as much as the narrow space allowed and did not seem to realize
that there was a non-mechanical face staring into the tube.
Isidor walks up to the tube, standing behind Loranna. He could vagely see a leg
sticking up, but they couldn't reach it.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 10:32 PM)
Hiding in the far corner of the casing, as far as possible from
the opening crouched a man in tattered robes.
"Go away! Go away!" he cried "Leave me alone! Away!" He
waved his hands as much as the narrow space allowed and did not seem to realize
that there was a non-mechanical face staring into the tube.
Loranna felt a stab of pity, feeling guilty about feeling pity immediately
after. The man was clearly scared out of his wits. An overt Calm spell might
not be the best choice right now; he was simply too scared and might take the
spell as an attack.
"It's all right; you're safe now," Loranna says soothingly, weaving a
subtle and unobtrusive charm spell into her voice as she had learned from
watching Arynel numerous times. She backed away from the tube. "See? No
one's going to hurt you now. We came to rescue you; your wife Ianca sent us to
find you."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 04:39 AM)
Loranna felt a stab of pity, feeling guilty about feeling pity
immediately after. The man was clearly scared out of his wits. An
overt Calm spell might not be the best choice right now; he was simply too
scared and might take the spell as an attack.
"It's all right; you're safe now," Loranna says soothingly, weaving a
subtle and unobtrusive charm spell into her voice as she had learned from
watching Arynel numerous times. She backed away from the tube.
"See? No one's going to hurt you now. We came to rescue you;
your wife Ianca sent us to find you."
There was a silence in the tube for a while.
"...Ianca... sent you?"
There were more moments of silence following, it seemed as if the man in the
tube was calming himself - or Loranna's spell took slowly effect.
After a while, a face could be seen in the tube as an Imperial of around fifty
years crawled out. The figure wore tattered clothes.
"Ianca? Julianos bless her kind soul! She sent you? Thank you!", the
man said as he rose up from his knees.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 8 2005, 10:39 PM)
Loranna felt a stab of pity, feeling guilty about feeling pity
immediately after. The man was clearly scared out of his wits. An
overt Calm spell might not be the best choice right now; he was simply too
scared and might take the spell as an attack.
"It's all right; you're safe now," Loranna says soothingly, weaving a
subtle and unobtrusive charm spell into her voice as she had learned from
watching Arynel numerous times. She backed away from the tube.
"See? No one's going to hurt you now. We came to rescue you;
your wife Ianca sent us to find you."
Isidor yelled down "Your wife is worried about you!!! We're here to save
you. Trust us." His rich nord brouge echoed throughout the ruin.
QUOTE(Nalion)
There was a silence in the tube for a while.
"...Ianca... sent you?"
There were more moments of silence following, it seemed as if the man in the
tube was calming himself - or Loranna's spell took slowly effect.
After a while, a face could be seen in the tube as an Imperial of around fifty
years crawled out. The figure wore tattered clothes.
"Ianca? Julianos bless her kind soul! She sent you? Thank you!", the
man said as he rose up from his knees.
Isidor helped the man out of the tube. His robes were ripped and torn, and his
face was bruised.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 04:48 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 10:44 PM)
There was a silence in the tube for a while.
"...Ianca... sent you?"
There were more moments of silence following, it seemed as if the man in the
tube was calming himself - or Loranna's spell took slowly effect.
After a while, a face could be seen in the tube as an Imperial of around fifty
years crawled out. The figure wore tattered clothes.
"Ianca? Julianos bless her kind soul! She sent you? Thank you!", the
man said as he rose up from his knees.
Loranna thinks to herself If only Nalion were here now. "You're
welcome good sir; come on now, stand up, let's make sure you're in one
piece."
Loranna examines the man, casting healing spells and cure disease spells - just
in case.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(Nalion)
There was a silence in the tube for a while.
"...Ianca... sent you?"
There were more moments of silence following, it seemed as if the man in the
tube was calming himself - or Loranna's spell took slowly effect.
After a while, a face could be seen in the tube as an Imperial of around fifty
years crawled out. The figure wore tattered clothes.
"Ianca? Julianos bless her kind soul! She sent you? Thank you!", the
man said as he rose up from his knees.
After Isidor helps the man out, he addresses him "What happened here, Sir?
Your wife was in tears, thinking you were lost."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 05:03 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 04:57 AM)
After Isidor helps the man out, he addresses him "What
happened here, Sir? Your wife was in tears, thinking you were lost."
The Imperial, obviously Tenuvius, still was a bit shakey, so he sat down on the
tube to steady himself.
"It's a long story...", he began.
"This Dwemer ruin might not seem remarkable - or better - it had not been
remarkable until now. After that blasted mountain blew up - I have no idea why
- there were some earthquakes, it seems and this earthquake opened a way into a
hidden part of Aleft. The hired guard and I were able to clear that door - it
took us the better part of a day - then we planned to investigate the ruin the
next day. There were alot of Dwemer Animunculi standing there and they were not
moving. It seemed to be something like a construction hall or whatever. Further
down stood what seemed to be a weapon rack."
Tenuvius made a pause.
"I was delighted to inspect the undamaged Centurions more closely, but
this stupid guard was curious enough to tamper with some levers in a corner.
Long story short, all of these Animunculi came to life and that guard was
pierced by those things faster than he could say 'Arkngthand'. He must lie down
there still."
The scholar shivered at the thought. "I ran away, but they managed to
circle around me. All I could do was hide in this tube... Well and the rest of
the story, you can probably guess."
The Imperial looked a bit embarrased.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 05:09 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 11:03 PM)
The Imperial, obviously Tenuvius, still was a bit shakey, so he
sat down on the tube to steady himself.
"It's a long story...", he began.
"This Dwemer ruin might not seem remarkable - or better - it had not been
remarkable until now. After that blasted mountain blew up - I have no idea why
- there were some earthquakes, it seems and this earthquake opened a way into a
hidden part of Aleft. The hired guard and I were able to clear that door - it
took us the better part of a day - then we planned to investigate the ruin the
next day. There were alot of Dwemer Animunculi standing there and they were not
moving. It seemed to be something like a construction hall or whatever. Further
down stood what seemed to be a weapon rack."
Tenuvius made a pause.
"I was delighted to inspect the undamaged Centurions more closely, but
this stupid guard was curious enough to tamper with some levers in a corner.
Long story short, all of these Animunculi came to life and that guard was
pierced by those things faster than he could say 'Arkngthand'. He must lie down
there still."
The scholar shivered at the thought. "I ran away, but they managed to
circle around me. All I could do was hide in this tube... Well and the rest of
the story, you can probably guess."
The Imperial looked a bit embarrased.
Loranna listens to the story, her eyebrows raising. "I see," she
says. "This could be a breakthrough in Dwemer lore depending on what's
down there; congratulations on your discovery Tenuvius."
She gives the scholar a kindly smile. "You're doubly blessed with both
luck and a loving wife, sir; perhaps you should call it a day now though. It's
getting on close to midnight."
She pulls out some dried nix meat. "Hungry? It'll help keep your strength
up till you can get back home."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 05:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 05:09 AM)
Loranna listens to the story, her eyebrows raising.
"I see," she says. "This could be a breakthrough in Dwemer
lore depending on what's down there; congratulations on your discovery Tenuvius."
She gives the scholar a kindly smile. "You're doubly blessed with
both luck and a loving wife, sir; perhaps you should call it a day now
though. It's getting on close to midnight."
She pulls out some dried nix meat. "Hungry? It'll help keep your
strength up till you can get back home."
"Yes, yes of course, it was fascinating!", the scholar said
excitedly. "This has to be investigated further, though."
The Imperial looked around, saw the evidence of the fight with the constructs
and a sad look crept over his face. "Couldn't you have at least left one
intac... Uh, oh... I don't think that was appropriate, wasn't it?",
Tenuvius said, clearly embarrased again. The scholarly curiosity had taken over
for a moment.
He gazed at the group. "I have to thank you again for saving my life. You
came just in time. Thank you."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 05:19 AM
Isidor listens to the story and doesn't immediatly respond. A
moment later he speaks "Did you not think to bring a weapon?"
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 05:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 05:19 AM)
Isidor listens to the story and doesn't immediatly respond. A
moment later he speaks "Did you not think to bring a weapon?"
"But I had a guard! Weapons are cumbersome things when on a scholarly
purpose. I am busy enough carrying ink and paper and quill.", Tenuvius
explained. "Protection is what guards are for. I have to admit though,
that I did not make the best choice."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 11:22 PM)
But I had a guard! Weapons are cumbersome things when on a
scholarly purpose. I am busy enough carrying ink and paper and quill.",
Tenuvius explained. "Protection is what guards are for. I have to admit
though, that I did not make the best choice.
Isidor was not satisfied, but decided not to harry the man. "Very well.
Let us go, and we might be able to return before nightfall."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 9 2005, 05:31 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 11:22 PM)
But I had a guard! Weapons are cumbersome things when on a
scholarly purpose. I am busy enough carrying ink and paper and quill.",
Tenuvius explained. "Protection is what guards are for. I have to admit
though, that I did not make the best choice.
Loranna chuckles. "You'd have been better served carrying a scroll of
leaguestep in that situation," she says, giving Idisor a bit of a glance.
"Speaking of the guard, he doesn't deserve being left behind to rot and
his spirit to languish; I'll go get his corpse to bring back to Gnaar Mok for
proper burial."
"My gruff friend does have a point though; it is best to be personally
prepared."
Loranna points to the sphere centurion she drained. "That one I took down
with Absorb spells; there may have been some damage internally and from my
restraining it, but it's reasonably intact. It might be of some use for your
studies."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 9 2005, 05:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 05:31 AM)
Loranna chuckles. "You'd have been better served
carrying a scroll of leaguestep in that situation," she says, giving
Idisor a bit of a glance. "Speaking of the guard, he doesn't deserve
being left behind to rot and his spirit to languish; I'll go get his corpse to
bring back to Gnaar Mok for proper burial."
"My gruff friend does have a point though; it is best to be personally
prepared."
Loranna points to the sphere centurion she drained. "That one I took
down with Absorb spells; there may have been some damage internally and from my
restraining it, but it's reasonably intact. It might be of some use for
your studies."
"Oh, this is nice, thank you mylady for pointing this Centurion out to me.
I will come back for it with more men, hopefully. And more guards." If
I ever can explain my superiors what I did here... Tenuvius added in
thought.
"It is good that you think of the guard, he should be buried with the
proper rituals. I think I should rest a bit now." He took the nix meat and
began to eat.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 9 2005, 03:47 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 8 2005, 11:35 PM)
"Oh, this is nice, thank you mylady for pointing this
Centurion out to me. I will come back for it with more men, hopefully. And more
guards." If I ever can explain my superiors what I did here...
Tenuvius added in thought.
"It is good that you think of the guard, he should be buried with the
proper rituals. I think I should rest a bit now." He took the nix meat and
began to eat.
"You should eat fast, my friend. Night fall on this coast doesn't make for
the best company."
"Well, lads and lasses, our friend here" he gestures towards Tenuvius
"mentioned some weapons and gems farther down in the ruin, so I'm going to
go take a peek."
Isidor descends into the ruin and finds a rack of Dwemer weapons and a few
gems, and other valuable things. Taking as much as he could carry, he returns
to the group.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:08 AM
Loranna silently follows Isidor, walking somewhat slowly as she
looks at the Dwemer architecture around her. The lines of the place weren't her
idea of a lovely home but she could see a certain elegance in the place - with
some looking. Still, she wouldn't mind looking at another Dwemer ruin someday,
she decides.
Finding the chamber Tenuvius discovered, Loranna looks down at the preforated
body of the guard; the poor guy had gotten pierced through from at least four
different sphere centurions. Loranna frowns, saying a small prayer for the
guard.
A look around with Isidor turns up some gems, a few pieces of scrap metal and
other useful alchemical reagents, some Dwemer coins which Loranna finds
interesting. The weapons she leaves, though she does admire the elegance of the
blades; the others could make better use of those weapons.
Taking up the guard, she says "Let's get moving, everyone." The trip
back to Gnaar Mok did not take too long, even with the burden of a scholar and
a dead guard.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:10 AM
Summary: A local Wood Elf, by the name of Anya, is in Gnaar Mok.
With a penchant for drinking a little more than she can handle, suffice to say
she is more then clueless half the time. The other half is spent wondering
Vvardenfell, hoping someone wouldn't hold the typical disdain for a wood elf,
and would welcome her company.
She has amassed a few stories from this life, which she is more than willing to
share. During one of these said trips, the person she was with died, leaving
her a curious, light spear, which she could only percieve as a normal weapon.
What came with it was a cliff racer that she could call when needed. Hardly a
fighter, Lotus was more of another familar face to her than much else. She
still found it odd that he was a light blue to this day, though.
IC: A loud noise brought Anya awake. Blurry eyed she attempted to familarize
herself with the surrounding area again. As near as she could tell, she was in
another bar. Luckily, her spear was still at her feet. One of these days, I
probably will end up waking with it gone. she though to herself even as she
brushed the thought aside.
Getting up, still slightly woozy from last night, gathering her things, she
left the building. A quick wave of her hand brought Lotus back to her side.
Wondering what today might possibly bring, she slung her spear across her back,
and attempted recognize her surrounds. It was when she saw the sign 'Gnaar Mok'
and the fishermen that she remembered the ruins she wanted to visit.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 02:11 AM
Gnaar Mok
Ianca and Tenuvius were full of joy seeing each other again and the couple
found many pleasant words to thank the party. While they could not offer any
payment, they promised to organize a proper burial for the Dunmer guard in the
nearest temple. As they parted, they hinted that one of the huts was for rent
and the companions stayed there for the night. It was surely not as amenable as
residing in Ald Raathim, but it did shelter them from the rainfalls that night.
After a night without incidents, dawn began to cast its first rays over the
Bitter Coast.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 08:11 PM)
Gnaar Mok
Ianca and Tenuvius were full of joy seeing each other again and the couple
found many pleasant words to thank the party. While they could not offer any
payment, they promised to organize a proper burial for the Dunmer guard in the
nearest temple. As they parted, they hinted that one of the huts was for rent
and the companions stayed there for the night. It was surely not as amenable as
residing in Ald Raathim, but it did shelter them from the rainfalls that night.
After a night without incidents, dawn began to cast its first rays over the
Bitter Coast.
Isidor emerges from the hut, the shine shining brightly off the waters of Gnaar
Mok. He sits on the docks, watching the slaughterfish swim and bob.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 08:12 PM)
Isidor emerges from the hut, the shine shining brightly off the
waters of Gnaar Mok. He sits on the docks, watching the slaughterfish swim and
bob.
"Morning, Iz." Shaka walked out to the docks and hailed Isidor. Suddenly
he stopped.
"Isidor, is that a cliffracer attacking that woodelf?" Shaka reached
for the Spear ......
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 08:12 PM)
Isidor emerges from the hut, the shine shining brightly off the
waters of Gnaar Mok. He sits on the docks, watching the slaughterfish swim and
bob.
A tentacle raps around a slaugherfish and pulls the squirming creature towards
the awaiting mouth of a dreugh, who devours it before swimming off.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 9 2005, 08:15 PM)
"Morning, Iz." Shaka walked out to the docks and
hailed Isidor. Suddenly he stopped.
"Isidor, is that a cliffracer attacking that woodelf?" Shaka
reached for the Spear ......
Isidor looks around and says "Ah, she'll be fine. She's got a spear it
looks like."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 9 2005, 06:15 PM)
"Morning, Iz." Shaka walked out to the docks and
hailed Isidor. Suddenly he stopped.
"Isidor, is that a cliffracer attacking that woodelf?" Shaka
reached for the Spear ......
Anya turned around just in time to see someone about to skewer her friend.
"Ack, no! He's my friend, don't hurt him, please!" She cried, a bit
startled.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:17 PM)
Anya turned around just in time to see someone about to skewer
her friend.
"Ack, no! He's my friend, don't hurt him, please!" She cried, a bit
startled.
Isidor's intrest piqued, he goes to Shaka and says "Hold a minute,
friend."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:17 PM)
Anya turned around just in time to see someone about to skewer
her friend.
"Ack, no! He's my friend, don't hurt him, please!" She cried, a bit
startled.
Shaka immediately took his hand off the Spear of Bitter Mercy. "Sorry,
elf. I've never seen one before that wasn't trying to tear my head off. And...
blue?"
"My name is Shaka, and this is Isidor."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 9 2005, 08:20 PM)
Shaka immediately took his hand off the Spear of Bitter
Mercy. "Sorry, elf. I've never seen one before that wasn't
trying to tear my head off. And... blue?"
"My name is Shaka, and this is Isidor."
"Glad to meet ya, Bosmer. My friend here is a bit Spear-happy if you know
what I mean." He extends his hand.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:25 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 9 2005, 06:20 PM)
Shaka immediately took his hand off the Spear of Bitter
Mercy. "Sorry, elf. I've never seen one before that wasn't
trying to tear my head off. And... blue?"
"My name is Shaka, and this is Isidor."
"Well, it's a tad complicated. And I'm not sure I fully understand him
either. I just know after Lotus became my companion, he's always there. As for
blue, I don't get it either. Makes him easy to spot in a crowd though. My name
is Anya, by the way. I am curious though, many don't readily offer their
greetings to rogues, much less a rogue woodelf. What brings you you this, um,
quaint town?" Anya offers the hasty explanation while outstretching her
hand as well.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:25 PM)
"Well, it's a tad complicated. And I'm not sure I fully
understand him either. I just know after Lotus became my companion, he's always
there. As for blue, I don't get it either. Makes him easy to spot in a crowd
though. My name is Anya, by the way. I am curious though, many don't readily
offer their greetings to rogues, much less a rogue woodelf. What brings you you
this, um, quaint town?" Anya offers the hasty explanation while
outstretching her hand as well.
"Good to meet you, Anya. The usual ... glory road, blood and honor,
fistful of dwemer coins, making the Telvanni walk the plank .... Jump in here
whenever you feel like it, Isidor."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:28 AM
"Friendly cliffracer...." Reichi muttered, walking
onto the docks. The Dunmer chuckled, "Thats just plian weird, though i've
seen weirder," he said. Like a whole pack worth of Werewolves
with control. Or a sky full of angry Winged Twilights, commanded by a army of
Azurites. Or A talking dog.....that gave me a dagger... he thought to
himself. "Yeah....now that i think of it, it aint so weird," Reichi
said, scratching the side of his head.
"We're here to raid some ruins."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:25 PM)
"Well, it's a tad complicated. And I'm not sure I fully
understand him either. I just know after Lotus became my companion, he's always
there. As for blue, I don't get it either. Makes him easy to spot in a crowd
though. My name is Anya, by the way. I am curious though, many don't readily
offer their greetings to rogues, much less a rogue woodelf. What brings you you
this, um, quaint town?" Anya offers the hasty explanation while
outstretching her hand as well.
"The usual, helping the people, and exploring a few ruins." He winks
and says, "Some meat or Saltrice bread? We've got tons."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:33 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 06:28 PM)
The usual, helping the people, and exploring a few
ruins." He winks and says, "Some meat or Saltrice bread? We've got
tons.
"Oh Azura, I'm starving!" A look of hope crosses her eye.
"Ruins you say? On my way to Gnaar Mok, I saw some Daedric Ruins on an
island. I was hoping to get there myself. I might be able to lead you to them
for the time being."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:33 PM)
"Oh Azura, I'm starving!" A look of hope crosses her
eye.
"Ruins you say? On my way to Gnaar Mok, I saw some Daedric Ruins on an
island. I was hoping to get there myself. I might be able to lead you to them
for the time being."
Hmm, thought Shaka. Up to "Hilga", but it sounds as if we might be
able to get some daedric weapons or other artifacts. Might help the Lady's
coffers...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:33 PM)
"Oh Azura, I'm starving!" A look of hope crosses her
eye.
"Ruins you say? On my way to Gnaar Mok, I saw some Daedric Ruins on an
island. I was hoping to get there myself. I might be able to lead you to them
for the time being."
Gnaar Mok
The hut was servicable, certainly better than the cold hard ground that she had
been forced to sleep on on several occasions during the Blue Dawn. Loranna rose
with the dawn and went out to stretch her legs a little.
She comes back just in time to hear a wood elf invoke the name of Azura, which
brings an odd look to the face of the copper-braided, buxom and slightly plump
Nord woman in robes and a cloak who walks up to the party.
" ... A blue cliff racer?" she mutters, looking at Isidor, Shaka, and
Reichi questioningly. "And hail, Bosmer; how fare you?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 06:39 PM)
Gnaar Mok
" ... A blue cliff racer?" she mutters, looking at Isidor, Shaka, and
Reichi questioningly. "And hail, Bosmer; how fare you?"
"I fare well, thankee." Anay smiles. "I was just talking with
this group when I noticed we're heading in the same direction. I offered my
services as a guide, since I found the location of the ruins the night
before." She scratches her head, hoping she could still lead them to the
ruins, last night still remained spotty.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:43 PM)
"I fare well, thankee." Anay smiles. "I was just
talking with this group when I noticed we're heading in the same direction. I
offered my services as a guide, since I found the location of the ruins the
night before." She scratches her head, hoping she could still lead them to
the ruins, lost night still remained spotty.
"Perhaps some food would refresh your memory?" He slaps the tiny
Bosmer , on the shoudler.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:43 PM)
"I fare well, thankee." Anay smiles. "I was just
talking with this group when I noticed we're heading in the same direction. I
offered my services as a guide, since I found the location of the ruins the
night before." She scratches her head, hoping she could still lead them to
the ruins, last night still remained spotty.
"Ah, so you've been to Addadshashanammu," Loranna says, the shrine
name coming out slightly haltingly. "Pah; even the name is a testament to
madness ..."
"... Anyway, I'm Hilga," she continues, extending her hand. "You
have much experience with Daedra shrines, sera ...?"
Loranna watches Ayna with an appraising gaze, though not an unkind one.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 08:45 PM)
"Perhaps some food would refresh your memory?" He
slaps the tiny Bosmer , on the shoudler.
Shaka winces as the woodelf staggers for a second. "Isidor, your manners
may have gotten a little rusty . . . . Anya, you're welcome to share a meal
with us as far as I'm concerned." Shaka hoped Anya wouldn't prove to be a
thief or rogue, as one Falco was enough.
On the other hand, maybe she could be company for Falco, someone for him to
regale with his tall tales...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:51 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 06:45 PM)
"Perhaps some food would refresh your memory?" He
slaps the tiny Bosmer , on the shoudler.
"It just very well might." she responds, hoping to play this
situation for as much as she might. "A wanderer's life isn't one full of
banquets, to say the least."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 06:48 PM)
Ah, so you've been to Addadshashanammu," Loranna
says, the shrine name coming out slightly haltingly. "Pah; even the
name is a testament to madness ...
"... Anyway, I'm Hilga," she continues, extending her hand.
"You have much experience with Daedra shrines, sera ...?"
Loranna watches Ayna with an appraising gaze, though not an unkind one.
Noting the look she seemed to have gained, Anya puts it away for further
thought. It's not as if it was anything new.
"I've been to Addadsha...sha..mumu, whatever, yes But in,
no. I do have some experience with daedric ruins in general though. You could
say I knew my way around the lesser ones.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:51 PM)
It just very well might." she responds, hoping to
play this situation for as much as she might. "A wanderer's life isn't one
full one banquets, to say the least.
Noting the look she seemed to have gained, Anya puts it away for further
thought. It's not as if it was anything new.
"Very well, Bosmer." He points to the hut and says "I'll go and
start a fire, what would you like?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 06:53 PM)
Very well, Bosmer." He points to the hut and says
"I'll go and start a fire, what would you like?
"Edible sounds about right, though I tend to be partial to fruits and
breads. I've learned anything will suffice, though."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:55 PM)
Edible sounds about right, though I tend to be partial to
fruits and breads. I've learned anything will suffice, though.
"Very well. What would the rest of you like? Lady Loranna?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:56 AM
That's encouraging," Loranna says to Anya, smiling a
bit at the Bosmer's tongue-tiededness. "Hah; it took me twenty tries
before I could say it even somewhat intelligibly.
She raises her eyebrows at Isidor.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 08:55 PM)
Edible sounds about right, though I tend to be partial to
fruits and breads. I've learned anything will suffice, though.
Her eyebrows go even higher at Anya's professed love of fruits. ...
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 08:55 PM)
Very well. What would the rest of you like? Lady
Loranna?
Loranna gives Isidor a sharp glare for a brief moment, her face conveying
annoyance.
... Damnit, Loranna thinks. ... Then again, Tris made the same
mistake a few times - and Dibella knows I sure goofed that time wih poor Ciel.
Still ... damnit ...
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 08:56 PM)
That's encouraging," Loranna says to Anya, smiling a
bit at the Bosmer's tongue-tiededness. "Hah; it took me twenty tries
before I could say it even somewhat intelligibly.
She raises her eyebrows at Isidor.
"Err.. friend Isidor, don't make fun of our Hilga here. Imagine, calling
her a Lady. Ha." said Shaka, as he looked to the others for support. Maybe
I should just shut up and hope the elf didn't notice anything, he thinks.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 10 2005, 02:55 AM)
Very well. What would the rest of you like? Lady
Loranna?
A female Dunmer cleaning up from the rainfalls of last night was within
earshot. She startled upon hearing "Loranna", then her eyes widened
with recognition of the name. She made a protective gesture with her hand,
muttered something unintelligible, then vanished behind her house.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:13 AM
A quizzical look crossed Anya's face. Though the name Loranna
didn't strike a memory, she noticed the sharp glances and fearful looks of
those close by. Though she knew this wasn't typical reactions of average
adventurer's, she tried to brush it aside for the free food and the thought of
having some companions in the less than hospitable ruins.
Though it did cause her to raise this question. "Why exactly, my new
friends, are you wanting to see these ruins?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:17 AM
The same Dunmer woman that just vanished behind her hut can now
be seen a bit farther off talking to the guard that had so harshly refused to
help Ianca yesterday. The woman repeatedly pointed at the the group. The guard
nodded and motioned to the other two guards present.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 09:10 PM)
A female Dunmer cleaning up from the rainfalls of last night was
within earshot. She startled upon hearing "Loranna", then her eyes
widened with recognition of the name. She made a protective gesture with her
hand, muttered something unintelligible, then vanished behind her house.
Loranna notices the Dunmer's reaction from the corner of her eye; by the time
they finished their little treasure hunt, she thinks, the rumor will have
spread. And she was starting to like the copper braids too; ah well.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 09:13 PM)
A quizzical look crossed Anya's face. Though the name Loranna
didn't strike a memory, she noticed the sharp glances and fearful looks of
those close by. Though she knew this wasn't typical reactions of average
adventurer's, she tried to brush it aside for the free food and the thought of
having some companions in the less than hospitable ruins.
Though it did cause her to raise this question. "Why exactly, my new
friends, are you wanting to see these ruins?"
At least this new Bosmer isn't freaking out, Loranna thinks with a small smile.
"We were hoping to find treasure, adventure, a few daedra to put in soul
gems - you know, typical adventurer fare," she says, chuckling and
mentally noting to make all further trips to Vvardenfell alone.
" ... So, we ready to go?" she asks.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 09:17 PM)
The same Dunmer woman that just vanished behind her hut can now
be seen a bit farther off talking to the guard that had so harshly refused to
help Ianca yesterday. The woman repeatedly pointed at the the group. The guard
nodded and motioned to the other two guards present.
Loranna notices the woman going to the guards and says "Really; we're
ready."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 09:17 PM)
The same Dunmer woman that just vanished behind her hut can now
be seen a bit farther off talking to the guard that had so harshly refused to
help Ianca yesterday. The woman repeatedly pointed at the the group. The guard
nodded and motioned to the other two guards present.
"I think we're about to run into some Imperial entanglements," Reichi
said.
"Or Dunmeri, depends, are the guards around here still enforcing Imperial
law?"
"So yeah, going now would be good..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 07:17 PM)
The same Dunmer woman that just vanished behind her hut can now
be seen a bit farther off talking to the guard that had so harshly refused to
help Ianca yesterday. The woman repeatedly pointed at the the group. The guard
nodded and motioned to the other two guards present.
Normally, Anya would avoid a situation like this, she didn't care much for
local authorities interfering with her. But she doubted that the gaurds would
believe anything she might have said, and threw in the towel with these new
aquaintances.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 07:18 PM)
"We were hoping to find treasure, adventure, a few daedra
to put in soul gems - you know, typical adventurer fare," she says,
chuckling and mentally noting to make all further trips to Vvardenfell alone.
" ... So, we ready to go?" she asks.
She doubted she would get a straight answer from the group, so she accepted the
answer with a smile. "I am ready to leave whenever you might be."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 07:18 PM)
Loranna notices the woman going to the guards and says
"Really; we're ready."
After noticing the gaurds getting too close for a comfortable space, she
wholeheartedly agreed.
"I do beleive that we are ready, shall we?"
The group gathered their rather meager possesions they had laid out from the
night before, and made for a hurried exit towards the island chains. Once
again, Anya wondered what type of company she had this time.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 03:22 AM)
The group gathered their rather meager possesions they had laid
out from the night before, and made for a hurried exit towards the island
chains. Once again, Anya wondered what type of company she had this time.
The party, with the help of Anya - and where Anya's memory failed her,
Loranna's map - carefully approached the daedric ruins of Addadshashanammu.
Stone walls, dark and twisted in design appeared out of the morning mist,
marking the boundaries of the shrine. The boulders were aged and broken, but
still, with some imagination, one could picture the shape of how those ruins
must have looked like in the past. The shrine seemed to loom dreadfully between
the trees. In the distance, several moving shapes could be seen and they were
clearly not human.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:37 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 09:28 PM)
The party, with the help of Anya - and where Anya's memory
failed her, Loranna's map - carefully approached the daedric ruins of
Addadshashanammu. Stone walls, dark and twisted in design appeared out of the
morning mist, marking the boundaries of the shrine. The boulders were aged and
broken, but still, with some imagination, one could picture the shape of how
those ruins must have looked like in the past. The shrine seemed to loom
dreadfully between the trees. In the distance, several moving shapes could be
seen and they were clearly not human.
Loranna notes the inhuman shapes, still too indistinct to make out clearly; not
Dremora or Golden Saints then most likely, she thinks. Possibly Clanfear, or
Hunger, or a Twilight ...
Fisrt things first; Loranna quietly casts a santuary spell on the party while
they're still a bit away from the shrine. "All right; let's take this nice
and easy; try to give me a chance to get the soul trap up," she says.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 07:37 PM)
Loranna notes the inhuman shapes, still too indistinct to make
out clearly; not Dremora or Golden Saints then most likely, she thinks.
Possibly Clanfear, or Hunger, or a Twilight ...
Fisrt things first; Loranna quietly casts a santuary spell on the party while
they're still a bit away from the shrine. "All right; let's take
this nice and easy; try to give me a chance to get the soul trap up," she
says.
"So what's the asking price on daedra souls these days?" Anya askes,
as she releases Lotus, and silently readies her spear.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 09:38 PM)
"So what's the asking price on daedra souls these
days?" Anya askes, as she releases Lotus, and silently readies her spear.
Shaka decided to go with the axe for the moment, and unshipped the
silver-inlaid Ebony weapon.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:47 AM
As the party came close enough to the shrine to make out
details, they could spot hungers patrolling the place in front of the stairs to
the shrine entrance. Their bent and spiked backs spoke of maliciousness. A
crocodile-like daedroth walked over muddy ground nearby.
Then, a sudden shriek filled the air, an all too familiar shriek to those who
lived through the blue dawn, fit to send shudders down the spine. From the sky,
three winged twilights descended, their claws spread out wide, ready to strike.
The shrieks also caught the attention of the other daedra present...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 09:47 PM)
As the party came close enough to the shrine to make out
details, they could spot hungers patrolling the place in front of the stairs to
the shrine entrance. Their bent and spiked backs spoke of maliciousness. A
crocodile-like daedroth walked over muddy ground nearby.
Then, a sudden shriek filled the air, an all too familiar shriek to those who
lived through the blue dawn, fit to send shudders down the spine. From the sky,
three winged twilights descended, their claws spread out wide, ready to strike.
The shrieks also caught the attention of the other daedra present...
Loranna is already weaving her magic; a soft white light encircles the daedra
closest to the party, including the three winged twilights.
"Lashki you're not ..." Loranna mutters at the descending Twilights,
raising her hands again. Her party may need more support magic; she readies her
fortify spells. The Hungers started casting their magics, and Loranna noted
that her ice armor's bracers looked worn and damaged.
Good thing she brought repair tongs and hammers ...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:51 AM
Using her natural agility, Anya quickly bounded up a boulder to
handle a winged twilight. Silently praying that Hilga would get the soul trap
off soon, she bounded up, leaping, and impaled a twilight on her spear.
Landing gracefully, she turned around in time to see the twilight coming after
her, soon joined by a sister. Strong little buggers. she though as she
whirled her spear into a blur, charging in. Her natural speed and agility kept
them at bay, but she was having a harder time landing serious damage.
Finally backing the first twilight into a boulder, she was able to score a
kill, even while she bounded up the side of the boulder once more, hoping to
level the playing field with the second and possibly third twilight.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:52 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 09:47 PM)
As the party came close enough to the shrine to make out
details, they could spot hungers patrolling the place in front of the stairs to
the shrine entrance. Their bent and spiked backs spoke of maliciousness. A crocodile-like
daedroth walked over muddy ground nearby.
Then, a sudden shriek filled the air, an all too familiar shriek to those who
lived through the blue dawn, fit to send shudders down the spine. From the sky,
three winged twilights descended, their claws spread out wide, ready to strike.
The shrieks also caught the attention of the other daedra present...
Reichi cursed, waiting for the Twilight to get closer before jumping up, and
thrusting both the Dagger of Senses and Bloodfang into the Daedra's chest.
The Twilight shrieked, both from the wounds inflicted the Bloodfang's
enchantment stripping its' life away. Reichi and the Twilight both hit the
ground and landed in a heap, only Reichi got up.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:56 AM
Isidor sees one Twilight left. Grins, he sprints foward. The
great winged beast flaps towards him, it's eyes as black and deep as piles of
ebony. Before thinking, he jumps onto the Twilight, straddiling it from the
front. He then swings his axe, cutting it in the back of the neck. It lets out
a screech and then falls to the ground, and so does Isiodr. He is knocked cold.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:57 AM
From around a corner which seemed to lead to the back of the
shrine arrived two Golden Saints. Obviously, they too had been alarmed by the
Twilight's shrieks. The daedra gazed at the scenery, then drew their glass
longswords and charged.
Laughing, they joined the battle.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 09:56 PM)
Isidor sees one Twilight left. Grins, he sprints foward. The
great winged beast flaps towards him, it's eyes as black and deep as piles of
ebony. Before thinking, he jumps onto the Twilight, straddiling it from the
front. He then swings his axe, cutting it in the back of the neck. It lets out
a screech and then falls to the ground, and so does Isiodr. He is knocked cold.
Soul gems on Loranna's person accept the spirits of the slain Twilights.
Loranna sees Isidor fall and hurries to his side, casting a healing spell on
him as she dashes to check him.
"Dear you have to learn how not to knock yourself out in a fight,"
Loranna mutters, casting a restore fatigue spell to compliment the restore
health spell. "Come on, get up now ..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 09:51 PM)
Finally backing the first twilight into a boulder, she was able
to score a kill, even while she bounded up the side of the boulder once more,
hoping to level the playing field with the second and possibly third twilight.
Agile minx, thought Shaka as he charged a hunger. Dodging its claws, he
decapitated one with the double-bitted axe before chopping at a second with the
backswing. Reaching behind his back, Shaka touched the Spear and called up a
Storm Atronach.
The golem brought his hands together with full strength on both sides of the
crocodilian daedroth's head. The head could be briefly seen to flatten before
the creature dropped to the ground.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 09:59 PM)
Soul gems on Loranna's person accept the spirits of the slain
Twilights.
Loranna sees Isidor fall and hurries to his side, casting a healing spell on
him as she dashes to check him.
"Dear you have to learn how not to knock yourself out in a fight,"
Loranna mutters, casting a restore fatigue spell to compliment the restore
health spell. "Come on, get up now ..."
"I'll remember that, Hilga." He winks and then rises to his feet.
Before he can reach his axe, a Golden Saint comes charging at him. Doing the
only thing he can, he puts all of his power behind his left fist, and punches
the saint in the face. The beast is stunned for a moment, and this gives Isidor
a chance to grab his axe.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:06 AM
A cloaked Breton emerged from the innards of the shrine and
approached one of the saints.
“As your master gave to me, so do I give to you,” he said, before placing his
lips against the golden face of the Daedra.
The creature collapsed with a metallic groan, and Arynel picked up the glass
sword and hid it within the folds of his cloak.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:08 AM
When Anya saw the last of the twilights fall, she heard a creepy
laugh. Turning to her side, she saw two Saints charging after the group.
Hoping to seperate them, she threw her spear at one's leg. Succeeding in
slowing it down, and noticing the other one was preoccupided with another
member of the group, she charge the Saint.
Yanking her spear out, she attempt to cripple it further on the other leg. Not
realizing the speed which the Saints possesed as well, she was knocked back
with a slash to the chest. Fortunatley her armor slowed it, but it was still
ahrd enough to cut her.
Leaping to the side, she tried to work around and attack the Saint's back.
Whirling her spear, she attempted a slash, only succeeding in grazing the agile
beast, and getting a second slash to the arm.
Slight drunk from pain, and still a little from last night, she felt her vision
blur. Calling Lotus, who does provide great disctraction when needed, she lept
back to collect herself. Crying for assisstance, she once more charged in,
knowing her blue friend couldn't hold off even as long as her.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 9 2005, 10:06 PM)
A cloaked Breton emerged from the innards of the shrine and
approached one of the saints.
“As your master gave to me, so do I give to you,” he said, before placing his
lips against the golden face of the Daedra.
The creature collapsed with a metallic groan, and Arynel picks up the glass
sword and hides it within the folds of his cloak.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 10:08 PM)
When Anya saw the last of the twilights fall, she heard a creepy
laugh. Turning to her side, she saw two Saints charging after the group.
Hoping to seperate them, she threw her spear at one's leg. Succeeding in
slowing it down, and noticing the other one was preoccupided with another
member of the group, she charge the Saint.
Yanking her spear out, she attempt to cripple it further on the other leg. Not
realizing the speed which the Saints possesed as well, she was knocked back
with a slash to the chest. Fortunatley her armor slowed it, but it was still
ahrd enough to cut her.
Leaping to the side, she tried to work around and attack the Saint's back.
Whirling her spear, she attempted a slash, only succeeding in grazing the agile
beast, and getting a second slash to the arm.
Slight drunk from pain, and still a little from last night, she felt her vision
blur. Calling Lotus, who does provide great disctraction when needed, she lept
back to collect herself. Crying for assisstance, she once more charged in,
knowing her blue friend couldn't hold off even as long as her.
Loranna was casting a spell to grant regeneration and increased strength to
Isidor and Anya when the cloaked Breton shows up and downs a Saint with a kiss.
" ... I thought I was the one who went around kissing the bad guys,"
she mutters, throwing a soul trap on the Saint Anya is fighting and drawing her
blade to parry the Golden Saint's longblade. With a smooth motion, she cuts the
Golden Saint's arm, then moves in and grapples the Saint, easily knocking the
blade from her hand as she absorbs her health.
"Night dear," she says, kissing the Golden Saint on the cheek as she
expires. She pushes the body to one side and turns, ready to cast again.
"... And thanks for helping too," she adds to Arynel with a wink.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:11 AM
Reichi saw the Saints and was going to incept one went he heard
a unusual sound, the sound of claws on stonework. He whirled around in time to
see the Hunger launch itself from the hunk of Daedric stonework it had scaled.
Reichi backed out of the way, but wasn't fast enough, the Hunger landed on him
and he had barely enough time to use the pommel of his Dagger to keep the
Daedra from attempting to bite into his throat with it's disturbingly
leech-like mouth.
The Hunger was knocked off Reichi by the force, but swung its' whip-like tail
into Reichi, the spikes on the tail ripping into his greaves, and drawing
blood. "N'wah," Reichi muttered angrility as he got up, and
the Hunger moved to tackle him again. Reichi ducked, extended the arm holding
Bloodfang.
The Hunger make a guttural sound as the blade passed through its midsection,
looking down at the grinning Reichi, then the blade stabbed through itself,
before falling back off the blade. He looked around and noticed the Saints
weren't vanquished entirely.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:12 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 10:08 PM)
Slight drunk from pain, and still a little from last night, she felt her vision
blur. Calling Lotus, who does provide great disctraction when needed, she lept
back to collect herself. Crying for assisstance, she once more charged in, knowing
her blue friend couldn't hold off even as long as her.
"Hang on, kid," said Shaka, hurling the Spear of Bitter Mercy. The
head and four flanges punched through the daedra, hurling it back several yards
as it died.
"We spear-users have to stick together," said the battlemage,
catching his breath.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:20 AM
Loranna took stock of the battlefield; the Daedroth was slain,
the Hungers were down, the Twilights fallen, and the Saints were lying dead.
Nothing else otherworldly stirred ...
" ... Welcoming committee met and thanked," she says, casting healing
spells on everyone. "Catch your breaths a bit while I harvest some hearts
and salts ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 10:20 PM)
Loranna took stock of the battlefield; the Daedroth was slain,
the Hungers were down, the Twilights fallen, and the Saints were lying
dead. Nothing else otherworldly stirred ...
" ... Welcoming committee met and thanked," she says, casting healing
spells on everyone. "Catch your breaths a bit while I harvest some
hearts and salts ..."
"Anything to drink? I'm dying of thirst."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 08:20 PM)
... Welcoming committee met and thanked," she says,
casting healing spells on everyone. "Catch your breaths a bit while
I harvest some hearts and salts ...
"After helping me, you're welcome to do what you want." Anya
remarked, flexing her arm and checking her side. Though it left a somewhat of a
faint outline of where the wounds were, both felt better. Why did I not join
the mage school when I had the chance. she mused.
Checking Lotus, she sent him on his way again, knowing cramped places weren't
to his liking. She couldn't help but wonder if this was the norm for the group.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 08:21 PM)
Anything to drink? I'm dying of thirst.
"No kidding. Matze, mead, sujamma, anything right about now."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:32 AM
" ..." Loranna produces a wineskin with a cromberry
draught, handing it to Isidor and looking to Anya. " ... Well, you say you
like fruit, so I guess this will be okay for you," she says, still bemused
at a Bosmer who ate fruit.
The Daedra had been harvested for their hearts and other alchemically-friendly
remains, and the glass longswords tucked under Loranna's cloak.
" ... Shall we go inside now?" Loranna asks, double-checking her
armor; the distintegrate spells hadn't damaged it too badly, it would be all
right for another battle or two.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 9 2005, 10:23 PM)
Checking Lotus, she sent him on his way again, knowing cramped places weren't
to his liking. She couldn't help but wonder if this was the norm for the group.
"No kidding. Matze, mead, sujamma, anything right about now."
Shaka threw a flask of flin to Isidor and nodded to Anya. "Knock yourself
out, just don't drink something that will slow your agility or willpower
..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 10:32 PM)
" ..." Loranna produces a wineskin with a
cromberry draught, handing it to Isidor and looking to Anya. " ...
Well, you say you like fruit, so I guess this will be okay for you," she
says, still bemused at a Bosmer who ate fruit.
The Daedra had been harvested for their hearts and other alchemically-friendly
remains, and the glass longswords tucked under Loranna's cloak.
" ... Shall we go inside now?" Loranna asks, double-checking her
armor; the distintegrate spells hadn't damaged it too badly, it would be all
right for another battle or two.
Me drinks the flask and promptly spits out "By the gods, what is
this?" He hands it to Anya "It's all yours, Bosmer." He takes
his axe and walks to the shrine door. "Let's get ready."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:35 AM
Loranna contemplates cromberry pie and reviews her plans for
seducing the Dunmer into offering her sweetroll tributes.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:35 AM
Perhaps one of you would venture into the shrine
itself," Arynel said, "or do you think adventure will come and sweep
you up so readily?
The Breton smiled slightly.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:36 AM
Shaka borrows the flin back from Anya for a slug, then backs up Isidor.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 08:32 PM)
" ..." Loranna produces a wineskin with a
cromberry draught, handing it to Isidor and looking to Anya. " ...
Well, you say you like fruit, so I guess this will be okay for you," she
says, still bemused at a Bosmer who ate fruit.
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 9 2005, 08:32 PM)
Shaka threw a flask of flin to Isidor and nodded to Anya.
"Knock yourself out, just don't drink something that will slow your
agility or willpower ..."
"Did you know that cromberries actually mix very well with flin? Me
niether, till I forgot which was which one night. Thankee for your warm hearted
kindness. And no worries, I have agility to spare."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:38 AM
Loranna renews the sanctuary spell - and tosses a restore
attributes spell into the mix - before heading to the shrine door.
"Right; here we go," she says, hand on her sword as she opens the
shrine door ...
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 04:38 AM)
Loranna renews the sanctuary spell - and tosses a restore
attributes spell into the mix - before heading to the shrine door.
"Right; here we go," she says, hand on her sword as she opens the
shrine door ...
From the entrance of the shrine a straight and rather broad corridor led down a
few stairs and then opened into a hall lit by blueish light emanating from
chandeliers that hung from the ceiling. Blue mist seemed to wash over the rims
of the chandeliers, then dissipated in the humid air. The lighting was dim and
flickering, yet the shapes of the statue that dominated the hall could be seen
rather well. It was a tall, humanoid figure clad in a vest and breeches, with a
walking stick in his hand.
Curled around the lower end of the walking stick lay a Khajiit, only barely
clothed. Aside from this, the shrine was empty.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 10:38 PM)
Loranna renews the sanctuary spell - and tosses a restore
attributes spell into the mix - before heading to the shrine door.
"Right; here we go," she says, hand on her sword as she opens the
shrine door ...
Isidor stands behind her, his axe drawn and ready to attack.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:41 AM
Arynel silently walked forwards, the sounds of his footsteps
emanating a muffled noise which echoed throughout the hall, but was so low as
to be hardly audible.
The Breton eyed the Khajiit, but did not speak.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 10:39 PM)
The lighting was dim and flickering, yet the shapes of the
statue that dominated the hall could be seen rather well. It was a tall,
humanoid figure clad in a vest and breeches, with a walking stick in his hand.
Curled around the lower end of the walking stick lay a Khajiit, only barely
clothed. Aside from this, the shrine was empty.
Sheogorath, thought Shaka with some wonder. I never wanted to see another idol
to him again, after getting the Spear.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:42 AM
Reichi stealthily proceeded closer to the sstatue weapons ready
and drawn.
He watched the Khajiit with caution as he crept closer.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:43 AM
As the party came closer to the statue, they could see a chest
placed between it's legs. The party could see that the Khajiit was female, and
she still was curled around the walking stick. Her tail twitched and they could
hear her mumbling.
"A stick that makes click or just tick on a brick but with a trick it can
prick if it's thin but if it's thick it makes *thunk* like a chunk of a trunk,
what a hunk! But it dunk then it sunk in the lake did not brake t'was no
fake..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:43 AM
Taking a cue from the others, Anya hefted her spear. Experience
taught that the unexpected should be expected where daedra were concerned. She
silently prayed that nothing more exciting would prove to happen soon.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:44 AM
Loranna gives the statue a brief glance, thinking to herself
that Tales and Tallows is only a few months away.
Seeing the Khajiit, and her friends approaching, she moves forward, eyes
scanning the shrine.
Cultist? Victim? Simple wanderer who took shelter from the Daedra outside?
Loranna approaches the Khajiit carefully, looking the beastman over with her
healer's eye.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 10:43 PM)
As the party came closer to the statue, they could see a chest
placed between it's legs. The party could see that the Khajiit was female, and
she still was curled around the walking stick. Her tail twitched and they could
hear her mumbling.
"A stick that makes click or just tick on a brick but with a trick it can
prick if it's thin but if it's thick it makes *thunk* like a chunk of a trunk,
what a hunk! But it dunk then it sunk in the lake did not brake t'was no
fake..."
Loranna looks to Arynel and Reichi, her expression curious. She clears her
throat.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:45 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 10:43 PM)
As the party came closer to the statue, they could see a chest
placed between it's legs. The party could see that the Khajiit was female, and
she still was curled around the walking stick. Her tail twitched and they could
hear her mumbling.
Shaka felt pity as he approached the Khajiit. Another holy fool.....
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:45 AM
Isidor walks over to the Khajiit, but does not do anything.
"Who are you, Khajiit?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 08:43 PM)
As the party came closer to the statue, they could see a chest
placed between it's legs. The party could see that the Khajiit was female, and
she still was curled around the walking stick. Her tail twitched and they could
hear her mumbling.
"A stick that makes click or just tick on a brick but with a trick it can
prick if it's thin but if it's thick it makes *thunk* like a chunk of a trunk,
what a hunk! But it dunk then it sunk in the lake did not brake t'was no
fake..."
Arynel knelt beside the Khajiit, and extended his hand so that it hovered
directly above her shoulder, but did not touch.
“Hello,” the Breton said.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 04:44 AM)
Loranna looks to Arynel and Reichi, her expression
curious. She clears her throat.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 10 2005, 04:45 AM)
Isidor walks over to the Khajiit, but does not do anything.
"Who are you, Khajiit?"
The Khajiit sprang up as if she was spring-loaded and exclaimed just one word.
TOYS!
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:48 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 08:47 PM)
The Khajiit sprang up as if she was spring-loaded and exclaimed
just one word.
TOYS!
Startled, and years of being alone, caused Anya to nearly stab the Khajiit. She
halted herself, and looked at the Khajiit oddly, as if expecting to see an
reason behind the madness.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:49 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 10:47 PM)
The Khajiit sprang up as if she was spring-loaded and exclaimed
just one word.
TOYS!
Not flinching, Isidor steadies his grip on his axe and says "Loranna,
can't you cast some spell? Erm...Hilga?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 04:48 AM)
Startled, and years of being alone, caused Anya to nearly stab
the Khajiit. She halted herself, and looked at the Khajiit oddly, as if
expecting to see an reason behind the madness.
The Suthay-raht Khajiit began to merrily dance around the group, chuckling to
herself and singing in a high-pitched voice.
"Come and hear the voices sing,
Stay your weapons, silly toad!
You're not here for spells to sling,
When you walk the golden road!"
"What brings you here, if Alira may ask?
Seeking treasures, glimm'ring bright?
Or are you here to do a task?
Or out of whim, to start a fight?
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 9 2005, 10:49 PM)
Not flinching, Isidor steadies his grip on his axe and says
"Loranna, can't you cast some spell? Erm...Hilga?"
"Such as ..." Loranna replies to Isidor, grimacing a bit.
" ... Hello there; who are you?" she asks the Khajiit woman.
"And why such a hard bed to lie on?"
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 10:50 PM)
The Suthay-raht Khajiit began to merrily dance around
the group, chuckling to herself and singing in a high-pitched voice.
"Come and hear the voices sing,
Stay your weapons, silly toad!
You're not here for spells to sling,
When you walk the golden road!"
"What brings you here, if Alira may ask?
Seeking treasures, glimm'ring bright?
Or are you here to do a task?
Or out of whim, to start a fight?
Well, that answered one question, Loranna thinks.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:52 AM
Arynel stood upright after Alira finished her song, and then the
Breton spoke in ritualistic verse:
Coalescing as fragments of memory
Adorned as a bride with jewels
Lyre sound the song of
My voice
Arynel paused, and then spoke, "who are you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:56 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 9 2005, 10:52 PM)
Arynel stood upright after Alira finished her song, and then the
Breton spoke in ritualistic verse:
Coalescing as fragments of memory
Adorned as a bride with jewels
Lyre sound the song of
My voice
Arynel paused, and then spoke, "who are you?"
Isidor was hypnotized by the Breton's words.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:59 AM
"Treasures, but if any of this shrine insist upon a fight,
then that too," Reichi replied to the Khajiit's question.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 9 2005, 08:59 PM)
"Treasures, but if any of this shrine insist upon a fight,
then that too," Reichi replied to the Khajiit's question.
"Preferably just the treasure, thank you very much."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:00 AM
“I fear I am not at leave to speak for any other than myself,
but for that one I will speak,” Arynel said in response to Alira, “I am here,
for it is to this place where my feet have taken me.”
For the moment, the Breton said nothing else.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:02 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 10 2005, 04:52 AM)
Arynel stood upright after Alira finished her song, and then the
Breton spoke in ritualistic verse:
Coalescing as fragments of memory
Adorned as a bride with jewels
Lyre sound the song of
My voice
Arynel paused, and then spoke, "who are you?"
The Khajiit cocked her head curiously at Arynel and stopped her dancing around.
Still, her eyes gleamed and she was still axious. She cocked her head and
looked into the Breton's eyes. Then she smiled.
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 10 2005, 04:59 AM)
"Treasures, but if any of this shrine insist upon a fight,
then that too," Reichi replied to the Khajiit's question.
"So loot you seek and money, fame?
You'll get it if you play my game, insane, no blame, no shame, no pain, no
gain..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:03 AM
Shaka was silent for the moment. You have nothing I want, except
the chance to help repay Loranna, he thought.
A small part of him that had been touched by Sheogorath long ago wanted to join
in the dance.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:05 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 11:02 PM)
The Khajiit cocked her head curiously at Arynel and stopped her
dancing around. Still, her eyes gleamed and she was still axious. She cocked
her head and looked into the Breton's eyes. Then she smiled.
"So loot you seek and money, fame?
You'll get it if you play my game, insane, no blame, no shame, no pain, no
gain..."
"Tell us your game, Khajiit, and I for one, will play it."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:05 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 11:02 PM)
The Khajiit cocked her head curiously at Arynel and stopped her
dancing around. Still, her eyes gleamed and she was still axious. She cocked
her head and looked into the Breton's eyes. Then she smiled.
"So loot you seek and money, fame?
You'll get it if you play my game, insane, no blame, no shame, no pain, no
gain..."
"That's an invitation if I ever heard one," Loranna says, looking
back to her companions. "We came in here to see what was inside; shall we
follow the path to its end?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:06 AM
"Sure...why not?" Reichi responded, "I'm curious
as to what the game is."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 9 2005, 11:05 PM)
That's an invitation if I ever heard one," Loranna
says, looking back to her companions. "We came in here to see what
was inside; shall we follow the path to its end?
Shaka nodded to her. "Lead and we shall follow. I took a quest from
Sheogorath long ago that gave me this Spear, almost getting myself killed; I
don't think lightning can strike twice."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:10 AM
"This reminds me of this old Dunmer I was traveling with
once. Found a crazy High Elf in some Dwemer ruins. He wanted to play some game
as well. So we decided to play, as both of us needed the loot for money. It's a
rather long story, involving apples, centurions, and levers, but I don't
remember most of it. Yeah, the dunmer died in that game." Anya shifted
slightly at the memory. "So, let's play."
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Posted by: Nalion Jul 10 2005, 05:17 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
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Summary
The party currently is in the daedric shrine of Addadshashanammu in the
Bittercoast Region. Inside the shrine, they have met a Khajiit named Alira, who
has proposed to play a little game if the party want to have the treasure of
this shrine.
------
Alira looked at the party with glinting eyes, she seemed neither disturbed not
frightened by their weapons and armour.
"Here's what Alira gives, carefully listen to it,
Because if you won't, you'll see the opposite."
"A riddle it is,
She wants to taste the solution,
To her it is bliss,
Or just an illusion?"
"Just the deed here will count,
The spoken word will not do,
Take this in account,
When you seek the clue, true?"
"So listen with care to my sweet little voice,
Think hard and then you can show me your choice!"
Alira clapped her hands in anticipation, then continued the sing-sang in her
high voice.
"Charming rogues steal me, (but I'm never their own)
And some ladies deal me, (after that they may moan)
The shy ones conceal me, (so I should not be known)
Opened curtains reveal me, (sometimes more can be shown)"
Alira stops in her chanting for a moment as if she had a thought.
"Alira thinks this little bit is enough,
Although she wonders if the riddle's too tough,
Now you can show that you can be witty!
If you fail though, she'll reveal another 'lil bit-y!"
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 10 2005, 05:19 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 11:17 PM)
"Charming rogues steal me, (but I'm never their own)
And some ladies deal me, (after that they may moan)
The shy ones conceal me, (so I should not be known)
Opened curtains reveal me, (sometimes more can be shown)"
Alira stops in her chanting for a moment as if she had a thought.
"Alira thinks this little bit is enough,
Although she wonders if the riddle's too tough,
Now you can show that you can be witty!
If you fail though, she'll reveal another 'lil bit-y!"
"Is it hearts?" Asked Isidor.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 10 2005, 05:20 AM
OOC Summary: Wood Elf Rogue named Anya
is following a group for no other reason than it's something to do at the
moment. Plus the air of mystery causes her to want to see more.
IC: Anya listened intently. After the song was done, she realized she
didn't catch a word she said. Standing up straight, she hoped one of the more
scholary types would be able to distingiush the words. This Hilga character
seemed smart enough, or maybe the Breton newcomer.
Since not much else could be said, Anya finished off the Flin she had earlier.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:20 AM
A riddle," Arynel said nonchalantly, "Would
anyone like to try a guess?
The Breton waited.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 05:21 AM
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
Info for Gram:
Race: Nord
Sex: Male
Hair: Red, full beard (think Red Hair from Conan the Barbarian)
Eyes: Blue
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is listening to the charming Khajiit in the Daedra Shrine with
interest.
Summary for Gram:
Gram ... (ducks) um, is someplace other than Ald Raathim, getting into a bar
brawl again.
===
Loranna looks to Isidor with raised eyebrows, smiling a bit.
Posted by: Aki Jul 10 2005, 05:22 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi, the Dunmeri Werewolf and former Assassin has followed the group on
their excursion to vvardenfel, and is in a Daedric Shrine with a name that's
diffuculty to pronouce is rivalled only by the danger of its' guardians...
---------
"Love?" Reichi asked, after some thought.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:23 AM
"We are required to perform an action, I believe,"
Arynel said, as the Breton listened to the others guess, "though I could
be mistaken."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 10 2005, 05:26 AM
Alira seemed to smile at the given answers, but made no move to
say whether they were correct or not. She pursed her lips scratched her head,
then sang again.
"It's the sweetest magick fruit,
The lone one though will just taste naught,
To eat it you'll have to recruit,
Yet while tasting, you can't talk.
This fruit, it truly locks your jaws,
It's mad, it's joy, it's not real food,
One thing is sure, if one withdraws,
The other's joy is gone for good."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 10 2005, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 11:26 PM)
Alira seemed to smile at the given answers, but made no
move to say whether the given answers were correct or not. She pursed her lips
scratched her head, then sang again.
"It's the sweetest magick fruit,
The lone one though will just taste naught,
To eat it you'll have to recruit,
Yet while tasting, you can't talk.
This fruit, it truly locks your jaws,
It's mad, it's joy, it's not real food,
One thing is sure, if one withdraws,
The other's joy is gone for good."
"Is it love?" Isidor asked.
He was beggining to get annoyed.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:29 AM
Arynel looked towards Loranna.
"I suppose those Daedra will prove good for your alchemical
experiments?" The Breton asked.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 05:29 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 9 2005, 11:29 PM)
Arynel looked towards Loranna.
"I suppose those Daedra will prove good for your alchemical
experiments?" The Breton asked.
Loranna pulls out a daedra heart and sniffs it. " ... Yes," she says,
her expression suggesting she knows what Arnyel was thinking.
Loranna considers for a moment, then pushes some stray hairs away from her
face.
"Well ... what about this?" she says, walking up to Alirla to kiss
her.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 10 2005, 05:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 05:29 AM)
Loranna pulls out a daedra heart and sniffs it. " ...
Yes," she says, her expression suggesting she knows what Arnyel was
thinking.
Loranna considers for a moment, then pushes some stray hairs away from her
face.
"Well ... what about this?" she says, walking up to Alirla to kiss
her.
Alira smiled expectantly and pursed her lips again. Then she received'
Loranna's kiss with wet lips...
"YES! It was just a simple tale of bliss,
But tasting the fruit can mean paralysis!"
The spell of lover's kiss leaves Loranna rooted to the spot. Then Alira licked
across her face and began to laugh.
Posted by: Aki Jul 10 2005, 05:38 AM
"Crazy Khajiit..." Reichi muttered, raising his
blades. "Is that all Khajiit?" he asked. "Or is there more to
the game?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 05:38 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 11:36 PM)
Alira smiled expectantly and pursed her lips again. Then she
received' Loranna's kiss with wet lips...
"YES! It was just a simple tale of bliss,
But tasting the fruit can mean paralysis!"
The spell of lover's kiss leaves Loranna rooted to the spot. Then Alira licked
across her face and began to laugh.
Even rooted to the spot, Loranna shivers; her eyes dance with an odd mixture of
surprise, dismay, and near delight.
... Almost as nice as when Slyvos does it ... she thinks, inwardly
chuckling despite the absurdity of the situation.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:41 AM
“Delightful,” Arynel said with a smile, clapping his hands once
together.
“Is there anything more?” The Breton asked.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 10 2005, 05:45 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 10 2005, 05:38 AM)
Crazy Khajiit..." Reichi muttered, raising his
blades. "Is that all Khajiit?" he asked. "Or is there more to
the game?
Alira seemed happy now that she received the kiss and with a whispered spell,
she pointed at the chest. The chest opened.
It's done, it's done, I'll soon be gone! And run... and run... and
run...
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 10 2005, 05:41 AM)
“Delightful,” Arynel said with a smile, clapping his hands once
together.
“Is there anything more?” The Breton asked.
She made her way to to the exit, yet stopped at Arynel's side.
"Boy so young, yet still beyond your years,
With path metaphors you'll always greet!
Your mantle, do you ever change your gears?
Tell me, do you like your feet?"
Then she ran off, laughing.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:47 AM
Arynel smiled as the Khajiit ran off.
“Shall we open the chest?” The Breton asked.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 05:47 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 11:45 PM)
Alira seemed happy now that she received the kiss and with a
whispered spell, she pointed at the chest. The chest opened.
It's done, it's done, I'll soon be gone! And run... and run... and
run...
She made her way to to the exit, yet stopped at Arynel's side.
"Boy so young, yet still beyond your years,
With path metaphors you'll always greet!
Your mantle, do you ever change your gears?
Tell me, do you like your feet?"
Then she ran off, laughing.
Gradually, the effect of the Lover's Kiss wore off, at least enough for Loranna
to speak; she was happy she hadn't gone for a full kiss.
"And so the Lover is felled by her own Kiss," she says, "and we
are left with an open chest by one who knows where we walked. ... I say, could
one of you see what's in there? I still can't quite feel my legs."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:52 AM
Arynel silently approached the recently opened chest, and after
quickly glancing about the place the Breton bent down and looked inside.
“Amazing,” was all he said, before lifting his head up and standing upright.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 05:55 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 9 2005, 11:52 PM)
Arynel silently approached the recently opened chest, and after
quickly glancing about the place the Breton bent down and looked inside.
“Amazing,” was all he said, before lifting his head up and standing upright.
Loranna waits a moment, then takes a few tentative steps; finding she's fine
she heads to the chest to look within herself.
Looking inside, she laughs, twirling her braids in her fingers.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 06:01 AM
"To each one a gift is given, take what is yours and leave the rest to
another," Arynel said.
With that the Breton lifted his hand and opened his fingers; thereon his palm
rested a small glass marble, a cat’s eye.
“If ever we meet our Khajiit friend again,” Arynel said.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 06:08 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 10 2005, 12:01 AM)
"To each one a gift is given, take what is yours and leave
the rest to another," Arynel said.
With that the Breton lifted his hand and opened his fingers; thereon his palm
rested a small glass marble, a cat’s eye.
“If ever we meet our Khajiit friend again,” Arynel said.
"I would like to meet her again," Loranna says. "I need to
practice riddling more, and .. .well, she's proof that Khajiit are the best
kissers in Tamriel, next to Nord women."
She winks, then reaches into the chest and pulls out a pair of anklets, with
silver bells attached.
" ... They're pretty," she says, looking them over carefully. "I
shall have to try them out later."
Posted by: Aki Jul 10 2005, 06:17 AM
"Hrmm..." Reichi walked over to the chest, thinking
over Arynel's words. For once, he understood the words of the Breton. He
reached into the chest, and pulled out a Helmet that sparkled with enchantment.
The helmet was similar to a Ordinator's, it had the face of Dunmer man, but it
lacked a mohawk, and it was a metallic silver. A sentence in Daedric was
inscribed on the back. It read: Protection for one with two faces
Reichi grinned. "I think i know what this can do," he said.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 10 2005, 07:19 AM
Anya decided to reach in. After taking a breif glance, she knew
exactly what she wanted. Reaching in she grabbed the Glass Curaiss. Marvaling
at the beauty, for she had only been able to glimpse it once before, she
quickly tried it on.
"It's so light." she remarked. "And much better range of
movement than chitin. I think I'm in love. This has been a worthy endeaver
indeed."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 10 2005, 04:37 PM
Isidor walked to the chest and looks inside. He sees but two
items left. He grabs a vial, the mixture inside, a mystery.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 10 2005, 04:39 PM
Summary
Nalion, male Breton mage, is staying at the castle of Ald Raathim. He's so far
busied himself with walking in the garden or the surrounding fields, right now,
though, he's enjoying a poetry book in Ald Raathim's library.
Posted by: syronj Jul 10 2005, 05:26 PM
Shaka reluctantly approached the chest and took one of the last
items. It was a leather-bound book with gilt lettering on the spine. The title
read: "The Legacy of Shaka".
He turned to the first page, but found it and all other pages were blank. After
a moment, the book faded away.
Shaka returned to the others with a wry smile. Tell me something I don't
already know, he thought.
"I already had a gift from Sheogorath, in the Spear," he told them.
"I can hit the road whenever you're ready."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 10 2005, 10:09 PM
Slyvos was still in the back a bit, his tail swaying a bit still
from seeing Loranna kiss that khajiit.
yup, I'm not the only nutty one around here.
Posted by: syronj Jul 10 2005, 11:16 PM
Shaka said to Anya, "Congratulations on the Glass armor. These greaves
have served me well for years."
The battlemage glanced at "Hilga". When Loranna had kissed the
Sheogorath cultist, Shaka had had to look away after a second. It brought back
too many memories of his time with Ahanassi, good memories though they were.
It's been a long time, he mused.
He looked over the daedric architecture while he stood and waited for the
group's decision on leaving. As with all such shrines, it was disturbing in its
irrational angles and curves. A hint of the alien mindset of the ancients who
had built it, and the cultists who were drawn to such places. . . . In growing
numbers after the fall of the Tribunal, unfortunately.
So Sheogorath liked to mock him with the knowledge that Shaka would leave no
legacy? Shaka already knew that when he died, it would be (to quote some writer
whose name he had forgotten) as if he had never lived.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 11:59 PM
"'Tis an omen easily misinterpreted," Arynel said, but
it was unclear to whom the Breton was speaking.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 12:32 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 03:16 PM)
Shaka said to Anya, "Congratulations on the Glass
armor. These greaves have served me well for years."
"Why thank you." Anya was still testing the flexability, and to a
lesser extent, the durability. "Now I see why so many enjoy this armor.
Now only if it cam in matte black. This reflective glass only hinders someone
when they don't wish to be seen by... uh... local authorities."
Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 01:27 AM
OOC Summary: Jone, who has traveled to Vvardenfell in search of
any signs of the family that abandoned him, is utterly lost somewhere in the
Bitter Coast.
"Damn this rain," Jone muttered to himself. It was difficult enough
to walk through the mud and muck, but his leather satchel was now getting
weighed down with water. Through the fog he saw the outline of a structure up
ahead and decided to wait out the rain there. Upon reaching the structure,
however, he realized it wasn't the best idea anymore. It was a Daedric shrine,
just like countless others he'd seen and been warned about. Jone was a more
than capable spellsword, but he was drained physically and mentally. He wasn't
ready for the worst, if that's what awaits him.
"I have to get out of this rain, even for just a few hours. I knew I
shouldn't have pawned my blade..." Jone cursed himself for his skooma
addiction and stood at the door to the shrine, trying to decide if it was
prudent to enter.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:52 AM
Loranna had looked over at Slyvos and smiled at him, offering a
wink. Her lips still tingled from the effect of the Lover's Kiss, which
suggested she and Slyvos ought to talk later that night. She already had a
perfect opening line of conversation planned, and couldn't wait to indulge it
...
While the others were taking their gifts, Loranna examined her worn ice
bracers; sitting down on the statue's pedestal, she removed her gauntlets, put
on a pair of gloves, and effected some field repairs to undo the damage done by
the Hungers' spells. She hums very quietly to herself as she works.
Pausing a moment, she replies to Anya "You could try talking to a
professional armorer about what you could use to recolor that armor. Either
that or wear it under a robe." She opens her own robe to reveal the
gold-trimmed ice cuirass she's wearing.
"Very useful things, robes," she grins.
Her bracers on the mend, Loranna asks "So ... what now, friends?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 08:52 PM)
Loranna had looked over at Slyvos and smiled at him, offering a
wink. Her lips still tingled from the effect of the Lover's Kiss, which
suggested she and Slyvos ought to talk later that night. She already had
a perfect opening line of conversation planned, and couldn't wait to indulge it
...
While the others were taking their gifts, Loranna examined her worn ice
bracers; sitting down on the statue's pedestal, she removed her gauntlets, put
on a pair of gloves, and effected some field repairs to undo the damage done by
the Hungers' spells. She hums very quietly to herself as she works.
Pausing a moment, she replies to Anya "You could try talking to a
professional armorer about what you could use to recolor that armor.
Either that or wear it under a robe." She opens her own robe to
reveal the gold-trimmed ice cuirass she's wearing.
"Very useful things, robes," she grins.
Her bracers on the mend, Loranna asks "So ... what now, friends?"
"I say we get the hell out of here, lest we come on to any more Sheogorath
worshippers. Who creep me out." He picks up the vial, and pockets it.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 08:52 PM)
Pausing a moment, she replies to Anya "You could try
talking to a professional armorer about what you could use to recolor that
armor. Either that or wear it under a robe." She opens her own
robe to reveal the gold-trimmed ice cuirass she's wearing.
"Very useful things, robes," she grins.
Her bracers on the mend, Loranna asks "So ... what now, friends?"
"Hilga," said Shaka, "We could head back home if you think
you've trapped enough souls and if we have enough treasure. I'm a little
curious as to what Balmora looks like these days, but I've heard rumors they
were struck by vampires long after I'd last seen that town. Maybe it's changed
too much to be worth seeing."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 06:52 PM)
Pausing a moment, she replies to Anya "You could try
talking to a professional armorer about what you could use to recolor that
armor. Either that or wear it under a robe." She opens her own
robe to reveal the gold-trimmed ice cuirass she's wearing.
Pausing to stare at the armor, she thought about a robe herself, but decided
against it. "A robe would be a hinderance to one of my, um, profession. I
think we should see an armorer, in any case."
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 07:00 PM)
Hilga," said Shaka, "We could head back home if
you think you've trapped enough souls and if we have enough treasure. I'm
a little curious as to what Balmora looks like these days, but I've heard
rumors they were struck by vampires long after I'd last seen that town.
Maybe it's changed too much to be worth seeing.
"I wouldn't know. I tend to avoid that region..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 09:04 PM)
Pausing to stare at the armor, she thought about a robe herself,
but decided against it. "A robe would be a hinderance to one of my, um,
profession. I think we should see an armorer, in any case."
"I wouldn't know. I tend to avoid that region..."
"I'd love to go to Balmora, I haven't been there since Loki's birth."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 09:00 PM)
Hilga," said Shaka, "We could head back home if
you think you've trapped enough souls and if we have enough treasure. I'm
a little curious as to what Balmora looks like these days, but I've heard
rumors they were struck by vampires long after I'd last seen that town.
Maybe it's changed too much to be worth seeing.
"The vampires were driven out ... hrn, over a month ago now," Loranna
answers. "Nasty bit of business; they had damned up the Odai river with
dead bodies to turn it blood red. Last I heard the Mage Guild was moving back
in to get their guildhouse up and running and House Hlaalu was sending someone
to survey the damage done to several of their old manors."
She gives an odd smile. "Doubtless if there's anyone there now they're a
pale shadow of Balmora's former population ... like most of Vvardenfell, I'm
afraid."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:09 AM
Shaka was quiet for a moment. By the Nine, he thought; I knew people at the
Fort and in town. The past really is dead . . . .
"Maybe it's better that I remember the town as it was," he said.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:24 AM
Whilst the others spoke to each other, Falco approached the
chest. In it was a small bottle. Falco had seen this kind of bottle before. It
was ancient Dagoth Brandy. Quite rare in fact. He had heard that there were
less than 12 left in the world before. It was upwards of 4000 years old, as
were all House Dagoth objects. He placed it in his sack along with his other
bottles. I'll save this for a special occasion. He sat down on the altar
and waited for the others to choose their destination.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:40 AM
Loranna purses her lips. " ... Well, going back to Gnaar
Mok would invite running into potential trouble," she says. "We'll
head further south, to Hla Oad, catch a boat back home there. There's another
shrine on the way, but I've reached my goals for loot already. Still, if people
want ..."
She gives a small shrug. "Anya, if you like, you're welcome to come along;
we're heading back to the mainland, to Ald Raathim, in Dres territory."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:12 AM
Through the woods around Ald Raathim there was a path that wound
upwards in elevation, ascending the mountains nearby, there at the peak of one
stony face sat a cloaked Breton.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:19 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 10 2005, 07:24 PM)
Whilst the others spoke to each other, Falco approached the
chest. In it was a small bottle. Falco had seen this kind of bottle before. It
was ancient Dagoth Brandy. Quite rare in fact. He had heard that there were
less than 12 left in the world before. It was upwards of 4000 years old, as
were all House Dagoth objects. He placed it in his sack along with his other
bottles. I'll save this for a special occasion. He sat down on the altar
and waited for the others to choose their destination.
Anya glanced at the bottle as Falco put it away. She couldn't help but want it.
This is neither the time, nor the place. she though, I'll keep myself
in check with my friends, but a drink does sound good.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 07:40 PM)
She gives a small shrug. "Anya, if you like, you're
welcome to come along; we're heading back to the mainland, to Ald Raathim, in
Dres territory."
"The mainland? I've never been anywhere but Vvardenfell. I don't know. I
mean, what's it like? I guess I could. I mean, I've been to almost everywhere
on Morrowind." Anya quickly realized she was rambling at this sudden offer.
Quickly smiling, she answered. "Sure, I'd like to see the mainland."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 06:19 PM)
Anya glanced at the bottle as Falco put it away. She couldn't
help but want it. This is neither the time, nor the place. she though, I'll
keep myself in check with my friends, but a drink does sound good.
Falco noticed the Bosmer looking at his new bottle of brandy. He spoke to her,
something he had not done since she joined, "Care for a bottle of
Cyrodillic brandy? You must be thirsty from the fight."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:30 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 10 2005, 10:24 PM)
Falco noticed the Bosmer looking at his new bottle of brandy. He
spoke to her, something he had not done since she joined, "Care for a
bottle of Cyrodillic brandy? You must be thirsty from the fight."
Shaka raised an eyebrow at Falco. He wasn't sure what kind of brandy Falco had
taken from the chest, but he had a feeling it wouldn't be a mundane one.
"Falco," he said in a warning tone, "This isn't a hazing ritual
for the Bosmer is it, lad?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 10 2005, 08:24 PM)
Falco noticed the Bosmer looking at his new bottle of brandy. He
spoke to her, something he had not done since she joined, "Care for a
bottle of Cyrodillic brandy? You must be thirsty from the fight."
Looking at the Argonian, she smiled, "I'd love a drink. I haven't tasted
Cyrodillic Brandy since an Imperial scholar hired me to help him study some
ruins out in the Grazelands."
Slightly puzzled as to why Falco choose now to speak to her, she brushed it
aside, as many were cautious these days. She accepted a small drink, relishing
the thought of having some after so long.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 06:30 PM)
Shaka raised an eyebrow at Falco. He wasn't sure what kind
of brandy Falco had taken from the chest, but he had a feeling it wouldn't be a
mundane one.
"Falco," he said in a warning tone, "This isn't a hazing ritual
for the Bosmer is it, lad?"
Falco's face was the picure of innocence, " I was merely offering a fellow
member of the team a drink because she's thirsty. How ever could you think
there was some sort of ulterior motive?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:37 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 10:19 PM)
Anya glanced at the bottle as Falco put it away. She couldn't
help but want it. This is neither the time, nor the place. she though, I'll
keep myself in check with my friends, but a drink does sound good.
"The mainland? I've never been anywhere but Vvardenfell. I don't know. I
mean, what's it like? I guess I could. I mean, I've been to almost everywhere
on Morrowind." Anya quickly realized she was rambling at this sudden offer.
Quickly smiling, she answered. "Sure, I'd like to see the mainland."
Loranna smiles. "Ald Raathim is a nice place; young and growing, former
refugees who survived the Blue Dawn and are making a home for themselves,"
she says.
She gathers up her things, making sure her new bell-spangled anklets are
securely tucked away. She was eager to try dancing with them even knowing where
they came from ...
The weather had turned rainy while the party was riddling and resting; the
constant prattle of raindrops made it hard to hear the sounds of Vvardenfell.
Loranna raises the hood of her cloak to ward off the rain, and casts a couple
spells to aid the party's speed and agility, so they don't need to spend so
much time in the rain.
Eventually, the shrine Ashalmimikala looms in front of them, on a small strip
of land much like the former shrine Addadshashanammu, and proving just as hospitible-looking
and as pronouncable. The party discovers that someone else seems to have been
looking at the shrine as well ...
Jone, by now, has come to discover that the shrine is housing four Dremora, all
armed with Dwarven or Daedric weapons. They all give the beleagured traveler a
chilling smile, before one says " ... A hunt we shall have today, my
brothers. Let us hope this one provides good sport, no?"
Laughing, he kicks at Jone. "Run, mortal; we will give you five seconds
head start."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 10:37 PM)
Jone, by now, has come to discover that the shrine is housing four Dremora, all
armed with Dwarven or Daedric weapons. They all give the beleagured
traveler a chilling smile, before one says " ... A hunt we shall have
today, my brothers. Let us hope this one provides good sport, no?"
Laughing, he kicks at Jone. "Run, mortal; we will give you five
seconds head start."
Bloody hell, thought Shaka. He gestured in a mudra of power and spoke the
words, "Bound Mace". Shaka started for the dremora at a dead run.
An obsidian-colored, jagged edge mace formed in his right hand. He swung it
experimentally; it was as light as a feather, but deadlier than Ebony.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 10:37 PM)
Loranna smiles. "Ald Raathim is a nice place; young
and growing, former refugees who survived the Blue Dawn and are making a home
for themselves," she says.
She gathers up her things, making sure her new bell-spangled anklets are
securely tucked away. She was eager to try dancing with them even knowing
where they came from ...
The weather had turned rainy while the party was riddling and resting;
the constant prattle of raindrops made it hard to hear the sounds of
Vvardenfell. Loranna raises the hood of her cloak to ward off the rain,
and casts a couple spells to aid the party's speed and agility, so they don't
need to spend so much time in the rain.
Eventually, the shrine Ashalmimikala looms in front of them, on a small strip
of land much like the former shrine Addadshashanammu, and proving just as
hospitible-looking and as pronouncable. The party discovers that someone
else seems to have been looking at the shrine as well ...
Jone, by now, has come to discover that the shrine is housing four Dremora, all
armed with Dwarven or Daedric weapons. They all give the beleagured traveler
a chilling smile, before one says " ... A hunt we shall have today, my
brothers. Let us hope this one provides good sport, no?"
Laughing, he kicks at Jone. "Run, mortal; we will give you five
seconds head start."
Isidor stands behind Jone, his axe drawn. "Let's kick some
[censored]." He yells to Jone. He charges foward.
Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 04:43 AM
"Who are you?" Jone shouts to the strange band of
adventures who appeared behind him. His thoughts were completely on the Dremora
and he didn't notice their approach. Relieved to have companions, of whatever
sort, he dove out of the way of the man with the axe. Knowing he has no chance
against the Dremora, Jone drops his bag and runs as fast as he can. He cuts
sharply behind a large pillar, and with the last of his energy casts
invisibility.
"How does this ALWAYS happen to me?" he thinks, trying to stay silent
while catching his breath.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:45 AM
QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 10 2005, 10:43 PM)
Knowing he has no chance against the Dremora, Jone drops his bag
and runs as fast as he can. He cuts sharply behind a large pillar, and
with the last of his energy casts invisibility.
"How does this ALWAYS happen to me?" he thinks, trying to stay silent
while catching his breath.
After Jone dissapears, Isidor is left alone with the three Dremora. They smile
twisted smiles and charge at him. He swings his axe, hitting one in the chest.
It spurts blood.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:49 AM
Reichi had put on his new helmet to keep his head from the rain,
though he did find that another downside to the wolf fur armor of his was that
the rain had just made it rather damp. Nevertheless Reichi still clutched his
weapons, and was more than ready for this shrine. Making a mental note to find
out if there was more armor like his helmet. At least that didn't get damp.
Seeing the Dremora a wicked grin makes its' way across Reichi's face, hidden by
the emotionless face of the helmet. He rushed towards the Dremora, swinging
both weapons at the nearest one.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 10 2005, 10:45 PM)
After Jone disappears, Isidor is left alone with the four
Dremora. They smile twisted smiles and charge at him. He swings his axe,
hitting one in the chest. It spurts blood.
Shaka chose the nearest Dremora and charged. He could make out the red and
orange patches near the eyes of the Dremora, who in many ways resembled a
dunmer, but with skin darker than any Redguard or dunmer. The Dremora was
wielding a one-handed daedric axe.
Shaka hurdled the last few yards to the Dremora and swung. Their weapons
clashed, but Shaka's was far lighter and thus faster. While Shaka parried the
Dremora's axe, a part of him noted the great strength of the creature.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:51 AM
Anya sighed. I hope this isn't the norm with these people. she
thought.
Releasing Lotus once more, she unslings her spear, hoping that it will hold out
for another fight. Looking for handholds and platforms to use her agility to
gain an advantage with, she awaits for a signal to attack.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:55 AM
... Hmm?" the Dremora who had taunted Jone says as
Isidor comes barreling out of nowhere to slam one of his companions with an
axe. "Well, this is unexpected ...
The Dremora Isidor attacked raises his Daedric Claymore and swings it, once,
twice, large sweeps to get some breathing space and maybe take off a mortal's
head in the bargain.
"Very well then - your destruction shall be our sport today!" The
speaking Dremora raises his hands and sends a flaming bolt at the approaching
party members, missing Isidor and Shaka as they are too close but catching the
others ... Then Reichi grabs his attention. "Ahh ..." he says,
pulling out an ebony blade. "Have at you!"
One Dremora, seeing Anya, grins, raising a Dwarven spear and muttering "I
always liked Wood Elves; they make such a pleasant sound when you pierce them
..."
Shaka finds himself facing the last Dremora, armed with a fearsome Daedric
battle axe. The weapons whistles through the air as it comes swinging down to
biscect the Argonian.
Loranna quickly starts casting defensive spells ...
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:59 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 10:50 PM)
While Shaka parried the Dremora's axe, a part of him
noted the great strength of the creature.
Shaka mentally counted the seconds until the Bound Mace would disappear. He
kicked the Dremora in the stomach and, when the creature doubled over for a
second, leaped over him and drew the Spear.
The Dremora was fast, however, and Shaka's Spear was parried by the axe before
he could strike home. Shaka balanced on his rear foot for a moment and spun the
Spear in an arc. He could see the Dremora was distracted as the Spear flickered
in Time.
Shaka timed his lunge. The Dremora finally swung at Shaka, who stepped to the
side and drove the Spear through the Dremora's gut.
Shaka watched to see how the others were faring . . . .
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 10:55 PM)
"Very well then - your destruction shall be our sport today!"
The speaking Dremora raises his hands and sends a flaming bolt at the
approaching party members, missing Isidor and Shaka as they are too close but
catching the others ... Then Reichi grabs his attention. "Ahh
..." he says, pulling out an ebony blade. "Have at you!"
Reichi stopped for a moment, pointing his Daedric shortsword at the Dremora.
"I will slay thee, foul Curr!," he said mockingly, before resumming
his charge, and when he closed in Reichi swung the shortblade horizontally,
while readying the Dagger Of Senses for another attack.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 10:55 PM)
... Hmm?" the Dremora who had taunted Jone says as
Isidor comes barreling out of nowhere to slam one of his companions with an
axe. "Well, this is unexpected ...
The Dremora Isidor attacked raises his Daedric Claymore and swings it, once,
twice, large sweeps to get some breathing space and maybe take off a mortal's
head in the bargain.
Filled with rage and anger, Isidor swings his axe as hard as he can, and cuts
the Dremora's head off. Smiling, he says "Unexpected, indeed."
Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 05:03 AM
"I've got to do something," Jone thought to himself.
Peering around the corner, he watches the chaos before him. He spies his bag
laying in a muck pool, not too far and remembers the restore potion inside. He
draws his father's dagger knowing it would be useless against such powerful
opponents and creeps towards the leather bag. He reaches it undetected it and
frantically feels for the potion, all the while keeping his eyes locked on the
dremora not 2 feet from him. With the potion in hand he opens it and chugs the
contents...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 08:55 PM)
One Dremora, seeing Anya, grins, raising a Dwarven spear and
muttering "I always liked Wood Elves; they make such a pleasant sound when
you pierce them ..."
Looking towards the one that had mentioned her, Anya raised her spear and
charged. She feignted at the last moment, using a rock to rebound behind the
Dremora.
She noted that while he wasn't quite as fast as the Saints, he was rather
strong. Trying to focus more on deflecting than parrying, she back up to a
rocky formation, where she knew she could get the upper hand.
A missed parry caused the Dremora to slash at her side. Feeling the hard hit,
Anya was still pleased that the Glass Curaiss held better than any other armor
she had worn. The slash did get to her thigh, and while it wasn't deep, did
hender her a bit.
Jumping back, she parried a third heavy slash, but was more than slightly
dismayed when she heard a creak run through her spear. Hoping to seize the
Dremora's strength to her advantage, she back up to a large boulder, appearing
slowed and defensless.
As the Dremora rammed forward to pierce her, she nimbly dodge to the side,
which cause the Dremora to shatter the Dwarven Spear head, as his force didn't
allow for quick movements. Anya quickly skwered the Dremora, but cursed when
she saw that her spear head had broken inside it.
Visibly slowed by the greivous wound, the Dremora still tossed his broken spear
aside and charge Anya, hand to hand, grinning wildly as he knew the advatage
was his once more.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:12 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 11:09 PM)
Visibly slowed by the greivous wound, the Dremora still tossed
his broken spear aside and charge Anya, hand to hand, grinning wildly as he
knew the advatage was his once more.
Damn it all, thought Shaka. The lady's good though . . . . He ran toward Anya
to see if he could help out at all. One hand went to a pouch at his side, and
came out with an Ebony throwing spike . . . .
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:18 AM
The Dremora fighting Reichi notes that two of his companions are
dead already, and sneers. "Your friends are skilled," he says.
"Let's see if you're as skilled ... cur!."
With a ferecous punch, he swings at Reichi's jaw before ducking and swiping for
his bowels. At the same time, he yells a Daedric battle cry. Less human-looking
shapes - Clanfears and a Twilight - run out from the shrine, seeing the party
and swooping in for the kill.
Three Clanfears, seeing Jone as he comes into visibility again, make for the
traveler to rend his flesh; the Twilight meanwhile flies at Shaka, her wings
beating and her talons slashing as she strikes from the air.
Another two Clanfears make their way to help the now unarmed Dremora facing
Anya. Said Dremora sneers and grabs at the girl, intending to snap her spine on
his knee.
Loranna casts a spell to increase Anya's agility and heal her wounds, drawing
her blade and yelling to get the Clanfears' attention. The beastial Daedra snap
their jaws at Loranna, eager to tear into soft flesh.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:19 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 10 2005, 07:03 PM)
Reichi stopped for a moment, pointing his Daedric shortsword at
the Dremora. "I will slay thee, foul Curr!," he said mockingly,
before resumming his charge, and when he closed in Reichi swung the shortblade
horizontally, while readying the Dagger Of Senses for another attack.
The dremora facing Reichi was quite surprised when he realized that a saber was
stabbing through his back and out his stomach. Falco let go of his saber,
leaving it protruding from the dremora's stomache. He then drew the dagger of
silence, wich he hadn't ever used. He pulled the dremora's head back and slit
its throat. The creature burst into a pile of dust and both its weapon and
Falco's fell to the ground. Falco picked up his own blade. and looked for
another to slay.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 11:18 PM)
Another two Clanfears make their way to help the now unarmed
Dremora facing Anya. Said Dremora sneers and grabs at the girl, intending
to snap her spine on his knee.
Loranna casts a spell to increase Anya's agility and heal her wounds, drawing
her blade and yelling to get the Clanfears' attention. The beastial
Daedra snap their jaws at Loranna, eager to tear into soft flesh.
Isidor runs over to aid Loranna, if she needs it.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 11:18 PM)
Three Clanfears, seeing Jone as he comes into visibility again, make for the
traveler to rend his flesh; the Twilight meanwhile flies at Shaka, her wings
beating and her talons slashing as she strikes from the air.
Shaka spun to face the Twilight, seeing an odd combination of voluptuous woman
and ravening monster. With the throwing spike poised, he forced himself to wait
for the right moment ..... The Twilight drew nearer ...... He threw and a spike
appeared in one of her eyes. With an ear-splitting shriek, the Twilight
continued to swoop down.
Shaka switched the Spear from his left claw to his right, and waited a moment
longer .... The Twilight was within range, and he hurled the Spear. It
flickered as it flew, one moment invisible, the next shining in the sun.
The Twilight screamed as she clutched at the Spear of Bitter Mercy, but it had
pierced her torso. Her momentum carried her forward and into Shaka, bowled over
but protecting his throat with one arm.
Shaka got to his feet, his heart fairly bursting with adrenalin, but the
Twilight was finished.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:26 AM
Reichi had been hit by the punch and stumbled out of the way of
the swing, about it kick the Dremiora in the jaw when Falco stabbed it. Reichi
grumbled something rude under his breath about Argonians interupting his
fights. Muttering he turned to face the Clannfears running for Jone. The Dunmer
ran into the midst of the reptilians, impaling Bloodfang through one's head,
and slashing another accross the chest with the Dagger of Senses.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 09:12 PM)
Damn it all, thought Shaka. The lady's good though . . .
. He ran toward Anya to see if he could help out at all. One hand
went to a pouch at his side, and came out with an Ebony throwing spike .
. . .
Anya watched as Shake threw his weapon, glad for a moments distraction. As the
Dremora screamed in rage, she lunged back and grabbed the splintered Dwarven
spear handle, hoping that the fractured end was pointed enought. Her hopes were
answered as she ran the Dremora's throat with the pole, killing him at last.
But her victory was short-lived as she saw the other Daedra. One Clanfear
noticed Anya, and ran after her. Franticaly thinking of a way to win, she
called Lotus.
Lotus came screaming at the Daedra like a blue fireball spell, hitting it hard
and stunning it. Anya quickly grabbed the small dagger hidden in her boots and
ran to help. Surprisingly Lotus had held is own, and managed to let Anya get in
a steakth stab into the daedra's unprotected backside, effectively ending it's
life as Lotus cut it's throat with his tail.
Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 05:32 AM
The first clanfear swung for Jone, but he quickly rolled out of
the way. Now facing the creature's back and feeling much more invigorated, he
placed his palm against the demon's skin and it burst into flames. The stench
of burning flesh filled the air as the creature crumbled into ash. Knowing
there was no time for celebration, he turned to face the two other Clanfear,
but saw only one. Seeing his moment to attack, Jone raised his hand and
lighting flew from his fingertips, ripping through the beast and sending it
back to Oblivion. In his state of concentration, he did not see the other
Clanfear behind him which struck him hard on the shoulder, sending him to the
ground. Blood oozed from his wound and pooled beneath him; Jone could feel the
darkness consuming him as the creature closed in.
"Help! Somebody!" Jone called frantically. He raised his hand to the
beast and focused, as hard as he could, enveloping the Clanfear in poison, but
it wasn't enough, the creature kept closing...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:35 AM
QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 10 2005, 11:32 PM)
The first clanfear swung for Jone, but he quickly rolled out of
the way. Now facing the creature's back and feeling much more
invigorated, he placed his palm against the demon's skin and it burst into
flames. The stench of burning flesh filled the air as the creature
crumbled into ash. Knowing there was no time for celebration, he turned
to face the two other Clanfear, but saw only one. Seeing his moment to
attack, Jone raised his hand and lighting flew from his fingertips, ripping
through the beast and sending it back to Oblivion. In his state of
concentration, he did not see the other Clanfear behind him which struck him
hard on the shoulder, sending him to the ground. Blood oozed from his
wound and pooled beneath him; Jone could feel the darkness consuming him as the
creature closed in.
"Help! Somebody!" Jone called frantically. He
raised his hand to the beast and focused, as hard as he could, enveloping the
Clanfear in poison, but it wasn't enough, the creature kept closing...
Where the fourth Clanfear had come from, who could tell; the important question
was, where was it going?
"Give me your soul!" Loranna says fiercely, casting a custom Absorb
Health and Soul Trap spell at the Clanfear and answering that question handily.
" ... That seems to be all of them," Loranna say, going round to cast
healing magic on everyone. "Anya, you okay? And hello good sir; you seem
to keep racous company."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 09:35 PM)
... That seems to be all of them," Loranna say,
going round to cast healing magic on everyone. "Anya, you
okay? And hello good sir; you seem to keep racous company.
"I'm ok, aside from this cut on my thigh. But my spear broke." She
anwsered, almost pouting. "Now all I have is this small chitin dagger for
emergencies, but it's neither silver-inlaid or enchanted. I'm suprised I was
still able to call Lotus too."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:39 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 11:37 PM)
I'm ok, aside from this cut on my thigh. But my spear
broke." She anwsered, almost pouting. "Now all I have is this small
chitin dagger for emergencies, but it's neither silver-inlaid or enchanted. I'm
suprised I was still able to call Lotus too.
"Maybe we can salvage something for her from the daedra," said Shaka,
as he strode up to the group, somewhat shakily after the adrenalin surge.
"Anya, I think I'll also try to teach you the Bound Dagger spell, though
I'm no expert mage," added Shaka. "I'm glad somehow that Lotus is
still around."
Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 05:41 AM
"Yes, I'm alright, thank you," Jone replied to the
striking Nord. "I'm sorry I couldn't have done more, but I've been
wandering through this damned marshland all day, my magicka is drained and I'm
exhausted." Jone took out some saltrice from his bag and offered it to the
group. "Who are you?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:45 AM
Adventurers on our way back to the mainland," Loranna
says to Jone. "You may call me Hilga for now ...
Introducing her companions, Loranna takes a tiny bit of saltrice. "If you
need a magicka potion I can give you one; I have plenty."
Healing Anya once more, Loranna looks at the Bosmer's shattered weapon and
frowns. "That's beyond my skills to repair, I'm afraid; the claymore and
the battle axe are still up for grabs I think and I have a spare jinkblade you
can use if need be ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 11:45 PM)
Healing Anya once more, Loranna looks at the Bosmer's shattered
weapon and frowns. "That's beyond my skills to repair, I'm afraid;
the claymore and the battle axe are still up for grabs I think and I have a
spare jinkblade you can use if need be ..."
"I can repair those in a flash. I brought my expert hammer." He walks
to the armor and begins to hammer away. "Any mead?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:50 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 09:39 PM)
"Maybe we can salvage something for her from the
daedra," said Shaka, as he strode up to the group, somewhat shakily after
the adrenalin surge.
"Anya, I think I'll also try to teach you the Bound Dagger spell, though
I'm no expert mage," added Shaka. "I'm glad somehow that Lotus
is still around."
"Thank you for the offer, but I've neve been magically inclined. I doubt I
could get a decent Bound Dagger to work properly or for long. But... I think I
might be able to salvage this Dwarven Spear head later. I'll just keep this
with me for now." Smiling, she gather her old spear pole, in fear of losing
Lotus, and grabbed the spear head for later use.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 09:45 PM)
Healing Anya once more, Loranna looks at the Bosmer's shattered
weapon and frowns. "That's beyond my skills to repair, I'm afraid;
the claymore and the battle axe are still up for grabs I think and I have a
spare jinkblade you can use if need be ..."
"I think I'll take you up on that Jinkblade offer. I've always prefered
lighter weapons than claymores or axes, though this Daedric weaponry might
fetch us a decent sized purse."
Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 05:50 AM
"Thank you for your generosity Hilga." Jone takes a
potion graciously and lets the strength soak back into him. "Adventurers
eh? Where in the mainland are you headed? I've been here in Vvardenfell for
some time on a quest of sorts, perhaps you could help me. Are any of you
familiar with the name Ferrous?"
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 05:54 AM
Wow, it seems to big fer me to join now..........
but ill try none the less
Name: Plaas
Age: 28
Class: Knight
Sign: The Tower
Race: Imperial
Equip: Full Knight Templar
Bio: Born in Balmora, Plaas has come to favor the Legion and House Hlaalu. He
joined both when he grew up. But then, he brawled with a Redoran that was in
the legion adn of higher rank. He was immidiately banished from the legion.
Now, he hardly keeps in touch with Hlaalu, while wandering the vast land of
Morrowind. He had come to know the land, and is a good huntsman.
Can someone tell me whats going on?
Shhhhheeshhh.. ARgonians Rule, Stargazey? why was i too stupid to chack lore
fer rp's?
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:06 AM
QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 10 2005, 11:50 PM)
Thank you for your generosity Hilga." Jone
takes a potion graciously and lets the strength soak back into him.
"Adventurers eh? Where in the mainland are you headed? I've
been here in Vvardenfell for some time on a quest of sorts, perhaps you could
help me. Are any of you familiar with the name Ferrous?
"We're headed to Ald Raathim," Loranna says to Jone. "I live
there, and most of us at least spend a good deal of time there."
"I haven't heard the name Ferrous; who is that?" Loranna asks, as she
hands Anya the jinkblade with a smile. "And what was your name again
sir?"
Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 06:14 AM
"Forgive me for my manners. Call me Jone. As for Ferrous? I
don't know who he is..." Jone swoons, still weak from the fight.
"Excuse me while I take a moment." Hilga turns to the rest of the
group and he lets his thoughts consume him.
Realizing he's reached a turning point in his search, Jone finds a seat on a
broken pillar away from the group. He's been gone for two years now, with
nothing to show for it. He clutches his father's dagger in his hand, letting
his fingers run along the engraving on the handle: FERR. A part of him wanted
to continue on alone, as he set out to do, but seeing as his life was just
saved by this band of strangers, he felt indebted to them. Distraught, he does
what has become his habit. From his bag he takes out his skooma pipe, dulled
and chocked with resin from constant use...
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:21 AM
QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 11 2005, 12:14 AM)
A part of him wanted to continue on alone, as he set out to do,
but seeing as his life was just saved by this band of strangers, he felt
indebted to them. Distraught, he does what has become his habit.
From his bag he takes out his skooma pipe, dulled and chocked with resin from
constant use...
"What in the hells are you doing, Breton?" asked Shaka. "This
outfit doesn't do skooma."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:23 AM
QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 11 2005, 12:14 AM)
"Forgive me for my manners. Call me Jone. As
for Ferrous? I don't know who he is..." Jone swoons, still weak from
the fight. "Excuse me while I take a moment." Hilga turns
to the rest of the group and he lets his thoughts consume him.
Realizing he's reached a turning point in his search, Jone finds a seat on a
broken pillar away from the group. He's been gone for two years now, with
nothing to show for it. He clutches his father's dagger in his hand,
letting his fingers run along the engraving on the handle: FERR. A
part of him wanted to continue on alone, as he set out to do, but seeing as his
life was just saved by this band of strangers, he felt indebted to them.
Distraught, he does what has become his habit. From his bag he takes out
his skooma pipe, dulled and chocked with resin from constant use...
Loranna pokes her head into the shrine, saying "One moment everyone
..." She disappears into the shrine.
A few moments later, she comes back, holding a couple more ebony weapons in her
hands and shrugging. "Well, no other Daedra inside," she says with a
bit of a grin. "Fairly big place; some spots it'd help to be able to
levitate to check out ..."
She notices an odd smell, and frowns. " ... What's that?" she asks,
trying to place it. It smelt like moon sugar a little.
Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 06:29 AM
"I'm sorry..." Jone stammered. "I just need...the
boost..." Jone knew it was wrong and he hated himself for wanting it. For
needing it. He put the pipe back into his bag and stood up, collecting himself.
He knew what he had to do.
"Hilga? Can you take me back to the mainland? I can't pay you..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:32 AM
QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 11 2005, 12:29 AM)
"I'm sorry..." Jone stammered. "I just
need...the boost..." Jone knew it was wrong and he hated himself for
wanting it. For needing it. He put the pipe back into his bag and
stood up, collecting himself. He knew what he had to do.
"Hilga? Can you take me back to the mainland? I can't pay
you..."
"Kid . . ." Shaka started to speak, then thought better of it when he
saw that Loranna was listening intently to Jone. Shaka wanted to say: I can't
travel with a skooma head, you should hand over the makings if you want to go
to Ald Raathim . . . But Shaka realized he'd better shut up.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:32 AM
QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 11 2005, 12:29 AM)
"I'm sorry..." Jone stammered. "I just
need...the boost..." Jone knew it was wrong and he hated himself for
wanting it. For needing it. He put the pipe back into his bag and
stood up, collecting himself. He knew what he had to do.
"Hilga? Can you take me back to the mainland? I can't pay
you..."
Loranna looks at Jone, sensing a plea for help.
"Money's not a problem," she tells Jone. "You're welcome to come
with us to Ald Raathim."
It was turning out to be an interesting little outing.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:35 AM
Shaka bowed his head to Loranna's decision. If the Lady seemed to see a man in
need of refuge in Daruhn, that was good enough for all of them.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 02:27 PM
A Nord male, dressed in black, apparently unarmed and
unarmoured, observes the group from distance. He smiles a bitter smile and
starts to approach the group of adventurers. A golden ring shines in his right
hand...
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 06:16 PM
PLaas sat. He had been waiting hours. That character- monster-
Loranna, had entered the only entrance and exit to the shrine a while ago. Now,
all he had to do was wait, wait until that thing walked out, and then he would
strike, she would never know. Not even her followers would be able to do
something. For he had set up a trap for them all. Oh yes, Loranna would pay,
pay for making Red Mountain erupt and making Vvardenfell a wasteland. Plaas had
been hunting,as if she was an animal for weeks now, and now he had her. She was
about to pay. As a loyal citizen of the Great House Hlaalu, Plaas would ensure
it.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:49 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 12:16 PM)
PLaas sat. He had been waiting hours. That character- monster-
Loranna, had entered the only entrance and exit to the shrine a while ago. Now,
all he had to do was wait, wait until that thing walked out, and then he would
strike, she would never know. Not even her followers would be able to do
something. For he had set up a trap for them all. Oh yes, Loranna would pay,
pay for making Red Mountain erupt and making Vvardenfell a wasteland. Plaas had
been hunting,as if she was an animal for weeks now, and now he had her. She was
about to pay. As a loyal citizen of the Great House Hlaalu, Plaas would ensure
it.
The rain was letting up, which suited Loranna just fine. She shakes her cloak
some to get excess water off and double-checks her gear, copper braids hanging
down her back.
"Everyone ready?" she asks, her back turned to Pleas ...
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 10:55 PM
Now the rain would not interfere his shot. The wind was blowing
east, and Loranna was about 50 yards away. Her Dark robe separating her from
the rest of the group. PLaas took out his bow and and one arrow, that was all
that he needed, and aimed his shot right at Loranna. He hoped that his arrow
would not reveal his position in a tree. He then aimed his bow slightly over
Loranna's head, and a little west, He pulled back and released. Plaas watched
as the arrows glided out of his hands, and into the sky, then as it fell into
the earth. He looked down at Loranna. SMiling at her soon to be death. Then,
the arrow struck.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 04:55 PM)
Now the rain would not interfere his shot. The wind was blowing
east, and Loranna was about 50 yards away. Her Dark robe separating her from
the rest of the group. PLaas took out his bow and and one arrow, that was all
that he needed, and aimed his shot right at Loranna. He hoped that his arrow
would not reveal his position in a tree. He then aimed his bow slightly over
Loranna's head, and a little west, He pulled back and released. Plaas watched
as the arrows glided out of his hands, and into the sky, then as it fell into
the earth. He looked down at Loranna. SMiling at her soon to be death. Then,
the arrow struck.
Pleas's arrow hits Loranna right between her copper braids, and pierces her ice
armor, imbedding itself in her back.
Loranna gets a surprised look on her face, and grunts in pain, stumbling
forward; she waves at her companions, gasping "Take cover!"
Something was wrong; from Pleas's position that arrow looked like it should
have been a kill shot, yet Loranna isn't falling down; indeed, she's getting
her balance back and turning to face his direction, the arrow still stuck in
her back.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:06 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 05:04 PM)
Pleas's arrow hits Loranna right between her copper braids, and
pierces her ice armor, imbedding itself in her back.
Loranna gets a surprised look on her face, and grunts in pain, stumbling
forward; she waves at her companions, gaspign "Take cover!"
Something was wrong; from Pleas's position that arrow looked like it should
have been a kill shot, yet Loranna isn't falling down; indeed, she's getting
her balance back and turning to face his direction, the arrow still stuck in
her back.
After Loranna gets hit, Isidor jumps into action. He pulls his axe out, running
at the direction from which the arrow came from. He and the rest of the party
would find the bastard.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:06 PM
Soething was wrong, that arrow should have killed Loranna. At
least knocking her down. He quickly took out another arrow a fired it at
Loranna, confident that this one would kill Loranna. The arrow sailed through
the sky and once again into Loranna. Plaas could only hope that this one would
kill her, or else she would kill him.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:11 PM
Falco ran right after Isidor and yelled," We must get to
cover, we don't know their numbers."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:06 PM)
Soething was wrong, that arrow should have killed Loranna. At
least knocking her down. He quickly took out another arrow a fired it at
Loranna, confident that this one would kill Loranna. The arrow sailed through
the sky and once again into Loranna. Plaas could only hope that this one would
kill her, or else she would kill him.
This time, Loranna could see the arrow coming at least; it came too fast for
her to dodge, but she had just enough warning to twist a bit, letting her armor
take the shot and deflect it.
She could see Falco and Isidor charging the unknown sniper; she raises her
hands and casts a shield spell on both of them before they get pincushioned.
The arrow inside her ached a bit but her healing potion was handling the
damage, and by now she was used enough to pain to keep moving.
Getthing that arrow out of her though would be fun ...
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:17 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 05:11 PM)
Falco ran right after Isidor and yelled," We must get to
cover, we don't know their numbers."
"Screw their numbers" growled Isidor. "Give me some cover, I'll
go foward."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:19 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:17 PM)
Screw their numbers" growled Isidor. "Give me
some cover, I'll go foward.
Shaka looked quickly at all directions around the group, then ran after Isidor.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:20 PM
Plaas could see that Loranna had cast a Shield protecting two
idiots charging him. No matter, his mission was to kill Loranna, once again, he
fired a arrow into Loranna, who failed to cast one on herself, and this time,
ti was tipped with poison.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 11:22 PM
Reichi watched, using the arrow's trajectory to semi-pinpoint
the Sniper's location. With the second arrow, Reichi got it. Gotcha the
Dunmer thought. Reichi ran for the direction the arrows came from, both the
Dagger of Senses and his enchanted Daedric shortsword drawn.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:23 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:20 PM)
Plaas could see that Loranna had cast a Shield protecting two
idiots charging him. No matter, his mission was to kill Loranna, once again, he
fired a arrow into Loranna, who failed to cast one on herself, and this time,
ti was tipped with poison.
Shaka thought he could see the blur of the arrow as it flew toward Loranna.
Cursing, he hurled a Greater Fireball into the trees from which the arrow had
flown. Several trees exploded as their sap superheated, their leaves going up
like giant torches.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:24 PM
Plaas saw two more come out from cover. They were unshielded.
One was charging straight at Plaas. This one was smart, and he had to be
killed. Plaas pulled out another poison-tipped arrow and fired, it hit. Then he
Shot another one at the other charging idiot. suddenly, the tree bursted in
flames, but luckily, it hit the other side of the tree, butt he did not have
much time. He shot one more arrow, aimed at Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:27 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:20 PM)
Plaas could see that Loranna had cast a Shield protecting two
idiots charging him. No matter, his mission was to kill Loranna, once again, he
fired a arrow into Loranna, who failed to cast one on herself, and this time,
ti was tipped with poison.
Pleas's third arrow grazes Loranna as she takes cover herself; she feels the
sting of poison in the wound and growls a bit.
The sniper was very persistant - and many of her companions were charging him.
So far though, there only seemed to be one ...
Loranna rubs Jazbet's ring, turning invisible, and starts moving toward the
sniper; her companions may need protection, especially if there was actually
more attackers waiting.
... You know, Allie probably would have cleaved this guy in half by now,
she thinks as she runs. Then, she tells herself You're not Allie; don't
worry about it.
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:24 PM)
Plaas saw two more come out from cover. They were unshielded.
One was charging straight at Plaas. This one was smart, and he had to be
killed. Plaas pulled out another poison-tipped arrow and fired, it hit. Then he
Shot another one at the other charging idiot. suddenly, the tree bursted in
flames, but luckily, it hit the other side of the tree, butt he did not have
much time. He shot one more arrow, aimed at Loranna.
Loranna casts a custom Cure Poison and Heal spell on Aki and Shaka, ignoring the
fourth arrow coming toward her as it smacks into a tree. Her invisibility
fades, revealing a determined expression on her face.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 11:34 PM
Reichi was hit in the shoulder, luckily most of the pualdrons of
Wolf fur armor was the ornatmental wolf-head, and that took most of the force
away. He continued charging, his mind briefly wondering to how he wished it had
been night. Then this would have been far more satisfiying. Reichi's vision
began to blur. Poison...N'wah. he thought, speeding up. He felt the cure
moments later.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:34 PM
Loranna was still alive. He needed her dead. He fired yet
another arrow in her direction, and another one in The two unshielded charging
idiots, the shielded ones were coming, PLaas quickly took out his sword. He
also equiped his throwing daggers.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:37 PM
Falco and Isidor reached Plaas/ He drew his saber. "Give up
Assassin, you can't fight us all!"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:38 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:34 PM)
Loranna was still alive. He needed her dead. He fired yet
another arrow in her direction, and another one in The two unshielded charging
idiots, the shielded ones were coming, PLaas quickly took out his sword. He
also equiped his throwing daggers.
A number of yards behind Isidor and Reichi, Shaka unsheathed the Spear of
Bitter Mercy. He was too close to the others now to break the seal on a scroll,
or use a destruction spell.
Shaka called up a Storm Atronach, who hit the ground running. The ground shook
as the golem ran next to Shaka.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:40 PM
"Then I will die trying!" Plaas yelled. Then he
quickly but inaccurately threw his two throwing daggers at the two. The shield
blocked most of them, but only one was able to get through. Then, Plaas jumped
down, sword adn shield in hand. "Prepare to die, scoundrel!" He
yelled
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:41 PM
A bit startled with the sudden onslaught of arrows, Anya didn't
react quite like the others, which was fortunate. This unknown attacker didn't
immediately sense her as a threat, and failed to fire at her or follow her
movements.
As she was only armed with Hilga's Jinkblade, Anya needed to get close. She
circled around while the marksman, hoping to catch him. Running towards the
tree, she prepared to bound up, hoping to catch him unawares.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:41 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:40 PM)
"Then I will die trying!" Plaas yelled. Then he
quickly but inaccurately threw his eight throwing daggers at the two. The
shield blocked most of them, but two was able to get through. Then, Plaas jumped
down, sword adn shield in hand. "Prepare to die, scoundrel!" He
yelled.
I'm going to enjoy this, you son of a - , thought Shaka as he closed the gap to
Plaas . . . .
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 03:41 PM)
I'm going to enjoy this, you son of a - , thought Shaka as
he closed the gap to Plaas . . . .
Noticing he was no longer hiding, Anya used her natural speed to quickly close
the gap. She had her dagger raised, ready to help the others.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:47 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:40 PM)
"Then I will die trying!" Plaas yelled. Then he
quickly but inaccurately threw his eight throwing daggers at the two. The
shield blocked most of them, but two was able to get through. Then, Plaas
jumped down, sword adn shield in hand. "Prepare to die, scoundrel!"
He yelled.
"ENOUGH!" Loranna, arrow still stuck in her back, comes up, glaring
at Pleas and casting a healing spell on her companions.
"Whoever you are, you are done now," she says. "You really want
to throw your life away by continuing to fight?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 01:40 PM)
"Then I will die trying!" Plaas yelled. Then he
quickly but inaccurately threw his 2 throwing daggers at the two of
them. The shield blocked most of them, but one was able to get through.
Then, Plaas jumped down, sword adn shield in hand. "Prepare to die,
scoundrel!" He yelled.
Falco looked down at his chest wich was bleeding profusely due to the small
knife in it. He coughed up a little blood and fell to the ground and did not
rise.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 05:47 PM)
"ENOUGH!" Loranna, arrow still stuck in her
back, comes up, glaring at Pleas and casting a healing spell on her companions.
"Whoever you are, you are done now," she says. "You really
want to throw your life away by continuing to fight?"
Before Plaas could answer, the atronach hit him with both arms outstretched,
running as fast as a kagouti in mating season. Plaas' armor protected him from
immediate death, but he flew backward a number of yards.
Shaka pulled up and mentally commanded the atronach to hold off for the moment
. Spotting Falco, he ran over and cast a quick Heal Companion spell, praying he
wasn't too late . . . .
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 05:52 PM)
Before Plaas could answer, the atronach hit him with both arms
outstretched, running as fast as a kagouti in mating season. Plaas' armor
protected him from immediate death, but he flew backward a number of yards.
Shaka pulled up and mentally commanded the atronach to hold off for the moment
. Spotting Falco, he ran over and cast a quick Heal Companion
spell, praying he wasn't too late . . . .
Loranna's jaw tightens; her current companions all were a bit too eager
sometimes.
The sniper seemed to have been knocked out by getting bowled over by a Storm
Atronach; Loranna goes over and checks to make sure Pleas isn't dead.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 05:52 PM)
Falco looked down at his chest wich was bleeding profusely due
to the small knife in it. He coughed up a little blood and fell to the ground
and did not rise.
" ... All right everyone, relax ..." she says, healing Pleas of his
most grevious injuries before taking out cords to bind him. "Shaka, how is
he?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 05:58 PM)
... All right everyone, relax ..." she says, healing
Pleas of his most grevious injuries before taking out cords to bind him.
"Shaka, how is he?
Shaka glanced up anxiously at Loranna. "Not good, Hilga. I think your
healing spells will be a lot more effective than mine, though. And for what
it's worth ... I'm sorry about the Atronach."
The golem faded away as he spoke.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:03 AM
Falco removed the knife from his lung, although the process was
quite painful, thanks to Shaka's quick thinking the worst of the injury was
healed but it could be seen through the large hole in his shirt that a large
and bloody scar still remained. "Thank you Shaka I owe you one. Now as for
this little slimeball I say we take his head right now."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:04 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:01 PM)
Shaka glanced up anxiously at Loranna. "Not good,
Hilga. I think your healing spells will be a lot more effective than
mine, though. And for what it's worth ... I'm sorry about
the Atronach."
The golem faded away as he spoke.
Isidor was still panting, and angry. If it were not for Loranna's words, he
would've glady killed the Imperial.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:04 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 06:03 PM)
Falco removed the knife from his lung, although the process was
quite painful, thanks to Shaka's quick thinking the worst of the injury was
healed but it could be seen through the large hole in his shirt that a large
and bloody scar still remained. "Thank you Shaka I owe you one. Now as for
this little slimeball I say we take his head right now."
"Lie back for a second, Falco," said Shaka. "And it's the Lady
you should be thanking, not me so much. Speaking of which . . . Are you okay,
Hilga?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:05 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:01 PM)
Shaka glanced up anxiously at Loranna. "Not good,
Hilga. I think your healing spells will be a lot more effective than
mine, though. And for what it's worth ... I'm sorry about
the Atronach."
The golem faded away as he spoke.
Loranna says "Okay; watch the prisoner," and goes over to look at
Falco.
"Hold on dear," she says, blue light again enveloping her hands;
Falco can feel his wounds healing and energy returning to his body.
Loranna adds a cure poison spell for good measure. "Just like Tris; fancy
shirt, no armor," she says, shaking her head, but smiling.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 06:05 PM)
Loranna says "Okay; watch the prisoner," and goes over
to look at Falco.
"Hold on dear," she says, blue light again enveloping her hands;
Falco can feel his wounds healing and energy returning to his body.
Loranna adds a cure poison spell for good measure. "Just like Tris;
fancy shirt, no armor," she says, shaking her head, but smiling.
"Ya want a drink, Falco?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:11 AM
I'm all right," Loranna says belatedly to Shaka.
"Other than needing this arrow dug out of my back, that is.
She unhooks her cloak, grimacing. "Little help?" she asks. "The
arrow's pierced my clothes and armor; just get it off my robe and cloak and
I'll take it from there."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 06:11 PM)
I'm all right," Loranna says belatedly to
Shaka. "Other than needing this arrow dug out of my back, that
is.
She unhooks her cloak, grimacing. "Little help?" she
asks. "The arrow's pierced my clothes and armor; just get it off my
robe and cloak and I'll take it from there."
Shaka gingerly started to help remove the cloak. "Could you folks help me
out, I only know the most basic field medicine," he said, glancing at
Anya, Reichi, and Isidor.
Posted by: AND Today, 12:17 AM
He woke up, his head was pounding, he could nto remember what
had happened, o yea, he was slammed by teh atronach. His vision was blurry. He
was lucky to be alive, he guessed, but the pain that surrounded him was like
nothing he had experianced, to top it all he was captured, when he swore to
fight to the death, now only time would tell his fate.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:15 PM)
Shaka gingerly started to help remove the cloak.
"Could you folks help me out, I only know the most basic field
medicine," he said, glancing at Anya, Reichi, and Isidor.
Isidor walked over, "I dealt with quite a few arrows in my day" he
laughs and tries to get the arrow out.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 02:11 PM)
I'm all right," Loranna says belatedly to
Shaka. "Other than needing this arrow dug out of my back, that
is.
She unhooks her cloak, grimacing. "Little help?" she
asks. "The arrow's pierced my clothes and armor; just get it off my
robe and cloak and I'll take it from there."
Falco Grabbed the arrow and tore it out rather quikly. Wich he knew was quite
painful and yet still effective. He had learned that during his days as a
bandit. " Sorry about that but its best to get the thing out quick, otherwise
you can spend hours in severe pain trying to get it out. It looks to be chitin
to, wich is good because it means no splinters. Oh yes and it would seem you
need your robe mended and your arm or repaired."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:17 PM)
He woke up, his head was pounding, he could nto remember what
had happened, o yea, he was slammed by teh atronach. His vision was blurry. He
was lucky to be alive, he guessed, but the pain that surrounded him was like
nothing he had experianced, to top it all he was captured, when he swore to
fight to the death, now only time would tell his fate.
The arrow removed, Loranna sighs, relaxing. "Thanks ..."
She notices Pleas stir. " ... Welcome back, stranger; mind answering a few
questions?"
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:15 PM)
Shaka gingerly started to help remove the cloak.
"Could you folks help me out, I only know the most basic field
medicine," he said, glancing at Anya, Reichi, and Isidor.
Reichi shrugged. "Er, thats about all i know too..." Reichi trailed
off, remebering the arrow in his own shoulder. "Heh..er...gimme a
moment," he said before gripping the shaft of the arrow tightly and
yanking it out. "There..." he tossed the arrow off to the side.
Posted by: AND Today, 12:22 AM
"Go to hell" Plaas responded "You made REd
Mountain erupt, you monster. Kill me if you want. I will have the comfort of
knowing that I died by the hand of you."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:23 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 02:22 PM)
Go to hell" Plaas responded "You made REd
Mountain erupt, you monster. Kill me if you want. I will have the comfort of
knowing that I died by the hand of you.
Falco drew his dagger of silence and smiled. "I'd be hapy to oblige your
request to die."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 06:20 PM)
Reichi shrugged. "Er, thats about all i know too..."
Reichi trailed off, remebering the arrow in his own shoulder.
"Heh..er...gimme a moment," he said before gripping the shaft of the
arrow tightly and yanking it out. "There..." he tossed the arrow off
to the side.
"Damn, Reichi, . . ." said Shaka, casting a Heal Companion on the
ex-assassin's shoulder.
Shaka walked over to the waking prisoner and, somewhat reluctantly, cured his
concussion with a healing spell as well.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:22 PM)
Go to hell" Plaas responded "You made REd
Mountain erupt, you monster. Kill me if you want. I will have the comfort of
knowing that I died by the hand of you.
"Mmm, thats gratitude for ya, would you rather have been a mindless slave
to Azura then?" Reichi said sarcastically.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:22 PM)
Go to hell" Plaas responded "You made REd
Mountain erupt, you monster. Kill me if you want. I will have the comfort of
knowing that I died by the hand of you.
Loranna frowns. "Would you have preferred,' she asks, "if we had let
Azura claim every soul on Nirn for her own?"
Posted by: AND Today, 12:25 AM
"Not you, you idiot, I was talking to Loranna,
scoundrel." Plaas spit on Falco.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:25 PM)
"Not you, you idiot, I was talking to Loranna,
scoundrel." Plaas spit on Falco.
"What a piece of work," said Shaka. "Thinks he's a knight too,
judging from the armor. Maybe we could leave him on some noble's doorstep and
run . . .."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:25 PM)
"Not you, you idiot, I was talking to Loranna,
scoundrel." Plaas spit on Falco.
Isidor kicks the Imperial in the stomach.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 02:25 PM)
"Not you, you idiot, I was talking to Loranna, scoundrel."
Plaas spit on Falco.
Flames of hate could be seen in Falco's eyes. "Thats it! You've ruined my
best shirt scoundrel! First you put a big gaping hole in it. Then blood stained
it. Then when I fell I landed right in a large bit of mud. Now you spit on it!
I will enjoy gutting yyou!." He raised his knife.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 06:28 PM)
Flames of hate could be seen in Falco's eyes. "Thats it!
You've ruined my best shirt scoundrel! First you put a big gaping hole in it.
Then blood stained it. Then when I fell I landed right in a large bit of mud.
Now you spit on it! I will enjoy gutting yyou!." He raised his knife.
Isidor turns to Falco and says "Calm down, friend. He need the kick, not a
gutting."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 06:28 PM)
Flames of hate could be seen in Falco's eyes. "Thats it!
You've ruined my best shirt scoundrel! First you put a big gaping hole in it.
Then blood stained it. Then when I fell I landed right in a large bit of mud.
Now you spit on it! I will enjoy gutting yyou!." He raised his knife.
Shaka raised his voice. "Everybody settle the hell down and listen to the
lady! We don't kill prisoners."
Posted by: AND Today, 12:30 AM
Plaas shook a bit, but regained his will. "No, I wouldn't
have, but if you would have left it alone, everything would have been fine,
vvardenfell is not self-sufficient, if you didn't blow up Red Mountain, the
Empire would have sieged and blockaded Vvardenfell, makking all the Azurite die
of hunger and disease. They would have killed anyone trying to escape.
Vvardenfell would still be the beautiful place it was if it wasn't for
you." Plaas spit at Loranna.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 02:29 PM)
Shaka raised his voice. "Everybody settle the hell
down and listen to the lady! We don't kill prisoners."
"Fine but he's paying for this shirt to be cleaned an tailored. I can't
walk around looking scruffy and unpresentable you know."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:30 PM)
"No, I wouldn't have, but if you would have left it alone,
everything would have been fine, vvardenfell is not self-sufficient, if you
didn't blow up Red Mountain, the Empire would have sieged and blockaded
Vvardenfell, makking all the Azurite die of hunger and disease. They would have
killed anyone trying to escape. Vvardenfell would still be the beautiful place
it was if it wasn't for you." Plaas spit at Loranna.
"Would your people not have starved also?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 04:22 PM)
Go to hell" Plaas responded "You made REd
Mountain erupt, you monster. Kill me if you want. I will have the comfort of
knowing that I died by the hand of you.
"You did... it was... so that's why they called the gaurds!" Anya was
clearly destraught. "My home, my family, all gone... and you..."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 06:31 PM)
You did... it was... so that's why they called the
gaurds!" Anya was clearly destraught. "My home, my family, all
gone... and you...
Shaka caught her eye. "Anya, listen to me. I wasn't there, but I know the
Lady did what she had to do -- she always does."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:30 PM)
"No, I wouldn't have, but if you would have left it alone,
everything would have been fine, vvardenfell is not self-sufficient, if you
didn't blow up Red Mountain, the Empire would have sieged and blockaded
Vvardenfell, makking all the Azurite die of hunger and disease. They would have
killed anyone trying to escape. Vvardenfell would still be the beautiful place
it was if it wasn't for you." Plaas spit at Loranna.
"Just calm down, everyone," Loranna says, glaring at people.
"Sir, you don't seem to get it - Azura was going to win on Hogithum,"
she says. "She had a giant soul gem built right over Lorkhan's Heart, was
all set to sacrifice her own daughter to power it and take control. There
wouldn't have BEEN an Empire left to blocade Vvardenfell; we'd all be mindless
puppets to the Queen of Moonshadow."
"Not only that, there were Azurites all over the Empire from the very
start - my own father fought them on Cyrodiil's southern borders. What about
them?"
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:35 AM
"Not to mention the fact they summoned Winged Twilights.
Which in addition to FLYING, are unharmable without refined or enchanted
weapons," Reichi said after Loranna had spoke.
Posted by: AND Today, 12:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:31 PM)
Would your people not have starved also?
"This land, this island, is more valuable than anyone. I would have gladly
sacrificed my whole family if this land had survived, it is beyond us. You also
killed my family." PLaas shouted, now trying to dive at Loranna.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 04:34 PM)
"Just calm down, everyone," Loranna says, glaring at
people.
"Calm down? Calm down? I'm travelling with a murderer! I had a family, a
place to live. You're the one that forced this life on me, and you tell me to
calm down?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:37 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 02:35 PM)
"This land, this island, is more valuable than anyone. I
would have gladly sacrificed my whole family if this land had survived, it is
beyond us. You also killed my family." PLaas shouted, now trying to dive
at Loranna.
A swift kick by an enraged argonian, put him in his place. "Tsk Tsk Tsk.
You can't be that stupid, can you?"
Posted by: AND Today, 12:39 AM
"MY whole life was taken away by her! everyone I knew,
gone, because of her, you know as well as I that if she did that to you, you
would do the same!" Plaas screamed.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 06:37 PM)
Calm down? Calm down? I'm travelling with a murderer! I
had a family, a place to live. You're the one that forced this life on me, and
you tell me to calm down?
"Damn it, elf, you're not listening. Azura forced this on them, on all
Vvardenfell. I lost friends too, though I can't know what you're going
through." And what about Ahanassi, he thought uneasily. Had she landed on
her feet that day, wherever she was?
"Anya, please ...." Shaka's eyes pleaded for the Bosmer to give
Loranna's group the benefit of the doubt.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:42 AM
Isidor was angry. "You shut up!" he yelled at Plaas
and Anya. He turns to Falco, "You too."
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:42 AM
"Loranna made a mistake in taking Azura into her yes, but
Azura did manipulate her, this is not entirely her fault, in fact, Once Azura
left her It became all Azura's fault," Reichi said in Loranna's defense.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:44 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 06:42 PM)
"Loranna made a mistake in taking Azura into her yes, but
Azura did manipulate her, this is not entirely her fault, in fact, Once Azura
left her It became all Azura's fault," Reichi said in Loranna's defense.
"The Nerevarine was even said to have been taken in by Azura," added
Shaka. "The Lady has helped more people than you know. I've seen her
lands, I've seen the refugees who have a chance now."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:47 AM
We all lost people in the Blue Dawn," Loranna says,
her fingers clenching as she forces herself to stay calm. "Myself
included. Do you honestly think I'm happy about what I did? Knowing that
because of my ignorance and naivete I helped bring about disaster, and the near
loss of the whole world to Oblivion? That people I cared for - people I loved -
are dead, because of me, and that everyone around me has to go through that
pain and loss too because of me?
Loranna finds herself trembling a bit; she brings herself under control.
"I grieve for both your losses, just as I grieve for everyone's. I can't
undo what I did - none of us can. All any of us can do now is go forward, make
the best lives we can."
Posted by: AND Today, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 05:44 PM)
The Nerevarine was even said to have been taken in by
Azura," added Shaka. "The Lady has helped more people
than you know. I've seen her lands, I've seen the refugees who have a
chance now.
"Thats nothing compared to what a devastation she hhas done!" Plaas
turned to Reichi "I understand that, but I knew nothing about her, She was
labeled by everyone to be a murderer, what else could i have thought? All that,
and, she made my family die? Everyone here would hate her as much as I do right
now. You know that too." Plaas calmed down.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:49 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 02:47 PM)
"Thats nothing compared to what a devastation she hhas
done!" Plaas turned to Reichi "I understand that, but I knew nothing
about her, She was labeled by everyone to be a murderer, what else could i have
thought? All that, and, she made my family die? Everyone here would hate her as
much as I do right now. You know that too." Plaas calmed down.
"By killing your family she helped you. There is nothing good that can
come from them. Families only cause pain and loss. Take it from one who
knows."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:51 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 06:49 PM)
By killing your family she helped you. There is nothing
good that can come from them. Families only cause pain and loss. Take it from
one who knows.
"This is true."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 04:47 PM)
We all lost people in the Blue Dawn," Loranna says,
her fingers clenching as she forces herself to stay calm. "Myself
included. Do you honestly think I'm happy about what I did? Knowing
that because of my ignorance and naivete I helped bring about disaster, and the
near loss of the whole world to Oblivion? That people I cared for -
people I loved - are dead, because of me, and that everyone around me has to go
through that pain and loss too because of me?
Loranna finds herself trembling a bit; she brings herself under control.
"I grieve for both your losses, just as I grieve for everyone's. I
can't undo what I did - none of us can. All any of us can do now is go
forward, make the best lives we can."
Still hurting from the anger she felt upon finding the true identity of her
companion, Anya gave her some benifit of the doubt.
"That may be, I'll put my anger aside. But I won't so readily forgive or
trust you." She finally answered, still quivering.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:52 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 06:49 PM)
By killing your family she helped you. There is nothing
good that can come from them. Families only cause pain and loss. Take it from
one who knows.
"Falco, shut the hell up," hissed Shaka. We might have been getting
through to Anya and Plaas until this moment . . . .
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 06:51 PM)
Still hurting from the anger she felt upon finding the true
identity of her companion, Anya gave her some benifit of the doubt.
"That may be, I'll put my anger aside. But I won't so readily forgive or
trust you." She finally answered, still quivering.
"Don't be a fool. What she did helped, nay, saved Vvardenfell. If you don'
trust her, perhaps you should leave." Turning to Loranna "You have my
trust, Lady."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:54 AM
A cloaked Breton tapped Plaas on the shoulder, and then spoke.
“Would you kill her in such a way or try her for her crimes, so that proper
justice can be dispensed?” Arynel asked.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 06:53 PM)
Don't be a fool. What she did helped, nay, saved
Vvardenfell. If you don' trust her, perhaps you should leave." Turning to
Loranna "You have my trust, Lady.
"To the end, Dres Loranna. No more games today. Anya -- I'm sorry for your
losses. Even yours, Plaas."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:55 AM
Loranna looks at Falco and Isidor as though seeing them for the
first time, then turns to look at Anya.
"I understand," she says. "To be honest if I could go back in
time I'd probably throttle my younger self too for being such an idiot."
She looks to Plaas. "I'm not asking you to trust me, nor even forgive me
really - just that you not throw your life away. You're alive, you have more
just from that than you think; don't lightly toss that aside, serjo."
Posted by: AND Today, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 05:49 PM)
By killing your family she helped you. There is nothing
good that can come from them. Families only cause pain and loss. Take it from
one who knows.
"With out a family, there is no pain or loss, but without them, there is
no happiness, joy or love, with out a family, a life is without a life."
Plaas said. He turned to Loranna " I understnad you, and I will harm you
no more."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:58 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 04:53 PM)
Don't be a fool. What she did helped, nay, saved
Vvardenfell. If you don' trust her, perhaps you should leave." Turning to
Loranna "You have my trust, Lady.
"You call this desolate wasteland saved? You tell me to not be a fool?
After you watch your family, your friends, your home, your livelyhood, and all
you knew destroyed, then you can lecture me on foolishness." Anya's glare
was enought to stopa Daedra in it's tracks.
"I'll reserves some benifit of the doubt for our dear Lady. But you
have no place in telling me how to be."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:59 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 11 2005, 06:54 PM)
A cloaked Breton tapped Plaas on the shoulder, and then spoke.
“Would you kill her in such a way or try her for her crimes, so that proper
justice can be dispensed?” Arynel asked.
Shaka was startled at the sudden appearance of Arynel. "What are you
talking about, mage?" he asked uneasily. "I will not allow Loranna to
be placed on trial the way Vivec was, so I've heard . . ." Shaka had the
sinking feeling that he would have no say in the matter; he had long sensed
that Arynel, like Loranna and a few others of the company, was far out of his
league in power.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:00 AM
Isidor, thanks for the vote of confidence but she has a
point," Loranna says. "We saved the day on Hogithum but a lot of
people still lost a lot.
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:59 PM)
Shaka was startled at the sudden appearance of Arynel.
"What are you talking about, mage?" he asked uneasily. "I
will not allow Loranna to be placed on trial the way Vivec was, so I've heard .
. ." Shaka had the sinking feeling that he would have no say in the
matter; he had long sensed that Arynel, like Loranna and a few others of
the company, was far out of his league in power.
"I tried that already," Loranna says to Shaka with a bit of a grin.
"That's when Azura and I parted ways, curtesy of the Moon Reiver and the
courage of heroes."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 06:58 PM)
"You call this desolate wasteland saved? You tell me to not
be a fool? After you watch your family, your friends, your home, your
livelyhood, and all you knew destroyed, then you can lecture me on
foolishness." Anya's glare was enought to stopa Daedra in it's tracks.
"I'll reserves some benifit of the doubt for our dear Lady. But you
have no place in telling me how to be."
"You lecture me on the loss of family?! How dare you?! My family was
murdered, in cold blood!! When I sought retribution, I was turned away by my
tribe. So I killed the murderer. I was banished from my home, my friends and my
livelyhood. And if not for Loranna and Gram, I would still be living in that
[censored] shack in Dagon Fel. Think what you like, but do not dare lecture
me on family..
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:07 AM
Falco thought this whole thing over, "Well what do we do
with our little prisoner here? I think we should stick his head on a pike. But
I'm open to more painful solutions."
Posted by: AND Today, 01:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 06:02 PM)
"You lecture me on the loss of family?! How dare you?! My
family was murdered, in cold blood!! When I sought retribution, I was turned
away by my tribe. So I killed the murderer. I was banished from my home, my
friends and my livelyhood. And if not for Loranna and Gram, I would still be
living in that [censored] shack in Dagon Fel. Think what you like, but do
not dare lecture me on family..
"Then do not say that family causes only grief and paain because you do
not mean it." Plaas said. "And I do not care if you kill me, as i
said before."
OOC: sry fer this, bt im going on fer teh rest of the day, so kill me.....
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:09 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:02 PM)
"You lecture me on the loss of family?! How dare you?! My family
was murdered, in cold blood!! When I sought retribution, I was turned away by
my tribe. So I killed the murderer. I was banished from my home, my friends and
my livelyhood. And if not for Loranna and Gram, I would still be living in that
[censored] shack in Dagon Fel. Think what you like, but do not dare lecture
me on family..
"Cold-blood? My family was slaughtered by Loranna and Azure. Twilights
ravaged our small outpost. My friends our dead. My home burned from the
eruption and desolation. I have no one. It doens't help most couldn't care for
a wood-elf. At least you had a tribe. You threw that away, yourself. I don't even
have the luxury of killing the murderer."
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:11 AM
[quote
"Then do not say that family causes only grief and pain because you do not
mean it." Plaas said. "And I do not care if you kill me, as I said
before."
"No one's getting killed today in cold blood," said Shaka. "We
could let you go, without your weapons. Anya, you can join him for all I care.
I thought you could be one of us, elf ... but it's your decision, yours and
Loranna's."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:12 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 07:08 PM)
Then do not say that family causes only grief and paain
because you do not mean it." Plaas said. "And I do not care if you
kill me, as i said before.
Loranna lets her Hilga illusion fade; there wasn't much point to it now. Her
silver tearstreaks catch the light as she looks to Plaas.
"You were asked a question, serjo," she says with a gentle tone,
before looking to Falco.
"I am not minded to kill him," she says. "He struck out of
grief; grief I understand and share."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:12 AM
"SILENCE."
The Breton shouted.
“What is done is done, the wheels turn as they will,” Arynel said, “I say let
them spin, and let us go onto other matters, which our hands may be found fit
to alter.”
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 03:12 PM)
Loranna lets her Hilga illusion fade; there wasn't much point to
it now. Her silver tearstreaks catch the light as she looks to Plaas.
"You were asked a question, serjo," she says with a gentle tone,
before looking to Falco.
"I am not minded to kill him," she says. "He struck out of
grief; grief I understand and share."
"He will only come back later and kill us in our sleep. I know his kind.
But if you don't wish him to die then turn him over to the guards. Then
Imperial justice will be dealt, and he will be executed. Either way he
dies."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:15 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 11 2005, 07:12 PM)
"SILENCE."
The Breton shouted.
“What is done is done, the wheels turn as they will,” Arynel said, “I say let
them spin, and let us go onto other matters, which our hands may be found fit
to alter.”
"Fine. But let me ask you this, Arynel. Is Anya's pain any worse than
mine? Is her families death any worse than mine? Answer this, and I shall
quiet."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:15 PM)
Fine. But let me ask you this, Arynel. Is Anya's pain any
worse than mine? Is her families death any worse than mine? Answer this, and I
shall quiet.
Arynel stared at Isidor for a moment, and then the Breton spoke.
“Nerever said unto Vivec ‘the World is made of swords,” to which Vivec
answered, ‘they are the bottom row of the world’s teeth'.”
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 11 2005, 07:12 PM)
"SILENCE."
The Breton shouted.
“What is done is done, the wheels turn as they will,” Arynel said, “I say let
them spin, and let us go onto other matters, which our hands may be found fit
to alter.”
Arynel rarely raised his voice; Loranna looks honestly startled.
She gets up and cuts Plaas free of his bonds. "There; what's done is
done," she says. "Your future is in your hands now; I wish you luck
and hope you find happiness someday."
She looks to Anya. " ... Nothing is changed; you're free to travel with us
if you wish still, or take a different path."
She looks to Arynel, and nods, humbled. His sword always cut things into better
shapes. "Let's go, those who are going back to Ald Raathim."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:15 PM)
Fine. But let me ask you this, Arynel. Is Anya's pain any
worse than mine? Is her families death any worse than mine? Answer this, and I
shall quiet.
"I never said it was any worse, though I don't see how you could equate
yourself as better here. You killed the murderer for your family, didn't you?
You acted just as foolishly as you claim I am right now."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 05:17 PM)
She looks to Anya. " ... Nothing is changed; you're
free to travel with us if you wish still, or take a different path."
"I'll stay. I'm not convinved on your position, as I only have your word
for the matter. I'm not so foolish as to discount it though. I'll follow and
see how this will unfold."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 07:17 PM)
I never said it was any worse, though I don't see how you could
equate yourself as better here. You killed the murderer for your family, didn't
you? You acted just as foolishly as you claim I am right now.
"Did Loranna kill your family, outright, in cold blood?" DID
SHE?!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:20 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:18 PM)
Did Loranna kill your family, outright, in cold
blood?" DID SHE?!
"How do I know she didn't? All I have is your and her's word for
this."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:21 AM
“Very well then,” Arynel said, “I leave you all to your fate.”
With that the Breton turned his back and walked into the shrine.
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 11 2005, 07:12 PM)
"SILENCE."
The Breton shouted.
“What is done is done, the wheels turn as they will,” Arynel said, “I say let
them spin, and let us go onto other matters, which our hands may be found fit
to alter.”
Reichi blinked, that had to be the loudest he had actually seen Arynel get.
"Indeed," The Dunmer agreed. He looked to Anya. "In his case it
was a direct intentional murder, in Loranna's it was a side effect. A
accident."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 07:20 PM)
How do I know she didn't? All I have is your and her's
word for this.
"I will not argue with you anymore, lest I delay our travels." He
turns to Loranna "Let us go. This land disturbs me."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 03:21 PM)
I will not argue with you anymore, lest I delay our
travels." He turns to Loranna "Let us go. This land disturbs
me.
Followed suit. "To any who will come with us no further I bid you all good
day." He then walked off behind Isidor
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:25 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:21 PM)
I will not argue with you anymore, lest I delay our
travels." He turns to Loranna "Let us go. This land disturbs
me.
"Sounds good to me. I'll hold my judgment of this woman until I see more
with my own eyes, since she's seemed to amast such a loyal group." Clearly
not convinved that Loranna was the good person she seemed, Anya decided to hold
the matter for a later date.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:26 AM
Arynel recalled he left a pie in the oven.
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:26 AM
Shaka shouldered the Spear and followed the others. This is not
the land I remember, he thought, and felt only sorrow.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:42 AM
The rain had stopped, but Loranna's mood was quiet, equal parts
somber and contemplative. She wonders if Falco might not be right, that Plaas
might simply try to kill her again at some point, rather than let go of the
past and seek a new life for himself. She wonders also, for a moment, what Lord
Minsero would say; her words about wondering if she'll know when to be necessarily
ruthless return to her.
She puts such thoughts out of her mind as the tiny village of Hla Oad comes
into view; Plaas would do what he would do, and if he tried to kill her again
she would deal with him then. No need to worry about what she couldn't control,
just remember to be cautious and alert. In the meantime, she had learned a lot
about her new companions; she'd have never thought she'd hear about Isidor's
past or Falco's in these circumstances. Such was the way of the world,
sometimes.
Her Hilga disguise renewed, Loranna looks over Hal Oad as the party draws near
the small village; it was slightly smaller than Gnaar Mok, thus escaping the
Azurite's wrath as had the earlier village, and in many ways the fishing
community looked as run down as did Gnaar Mok - but there was a seedy feel to
this place that the previous town lacked. Gnaar Mok was tired and beat up; Hla
Oad was grimy and furtive ...
Memories of the beginning of the Blue Dawn pop up in Loranna's mind, of the
fire and Aricyn, and the boat ride to Ald Raathim, herself feeling so empty and
young. She smiles, and goes to the docks, leaving her companions to find what
rest and entertainments they could in this town.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:59 AM
How did this happen?
Anya though. Of all the people I run into. I need a drink.
Anya spots the trading post and heads over. With a look a perusing the goods,
she spots a cupboard full of drinks. That will do nicely.
Waiting for the shopkeeper to become distracted with another person, she slipped
a drink into her pack. She continued this several minutes, until she thought
she had enough to keep her busy.
Sneaking off to the swampy area right next to Hla Oad, Anya started to drink
while she thought about what she had learned. When she noticed the last of the
drink gone, Anya stumble back to rejoin the others, still wondering if she knew
what was truly going on.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:17 AM
Isidor was contemplating what had unfolded, and he walked right
into a Dunmer. "Oi, sorry, Dunmer." The Dunmer grimaced at him and
said "Watch yourself, moron." Isidor glared at him, but walked
foward, he had not time for this. "I thought you nords were big fighters,
not big cowards." Isidor stopped cold in his tracks.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:17 PM)
Isidor was contemplating what had unfolded, and he walked right
into a Dunmer. "Oi, sorry, Dunmer." The Dunmer grimaced at him and
said "Watch yourself, moron." Isidor glared at him, but walked
foward, he had not time for this. "I thought you nords were big fighters,
not big cowards." Isidor stopped cold in his tracks.
Shaka saw the tension and hurried over. "Isidor," he said, "It's
not worth it."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 08:24 PM)
Shaka saw the tension and hurried over. "Isidor," he
said, "It's not worth it."
Before Isidor could reply, the Dunmer spoke "And a lizard is your
companion? Big muscle, I can see. You coward."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:37 AM
Anya stumbled up as she heard the dunmer insult her companions.
"Lishen here, n'hah." She spoke up. "You better run off to your
hut afore I whip you a good 'un."
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:29 PM)
Before Isidor could reply, the Dunmer spoke "And a lizard
is your companion? Big muscle, I can see. You coward."
Shaka had always heard the coast was a cesspit of smugglers and small-time
thugs, so this squabble didn't come as a surprise. "Iz, you and I both
know you have nothing to prove as far as bravery goes."
"Pardon me, serjo," he said to the dunmer, and started to walk past
him, trying to look like a meek lizard. As he passed the drunk, Shaka measured
his spine with a glance and jabbed his middle right knuckle into a certain
place near the dunmer's neck, remembering the lessons from the assassin
Kethiah.
The dunmer stiffened, his eyes uncomprehending, before crumpling to the dock.
"This clown will be out for a few minutes," said Shaka. "There's
some as would push him into the water to drown, but that's not my way. Let's
get some mead."
"Lo, Anya," he said, noticing the Bosmer for the first time.
"Maybe you should call it a night . . . ." he added when he saw her
eyes.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 08:37 PM)
Shaka had always heard the coast was a cesspit of smugglers and
small-time thugs, so this squabble didn't come as a surprise. "Iz,
you and I both know you have nothing to prove as far as bravery goes."
"Pardon me, serjo," he said to the dunmer, and started to walk past
him, trying to look like a meek lizard. As he passed the drunk, Shaka
measured his spine with a glance and jabbed his middle right knuckle into a
certain place near the dunmer's neck, remembering the lessons from the assassin
Kethiah.
The dunmer stiffened, his eyes uncomprehending, before crumpling to the
dock. "This clown will be out for a few minutes," said
Shaka. "There's some as would push him into the water to drown, but
that's not my way. Let's get some mead."
Isidor looked shocked, then he smiled. For good measure, he kicks the Dunmer
into the water. "A mead sounds good, I'm buying."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:37 PM)
"Lo, Anya," he said, noticing the Bosmer for the first
time. "Maybe you should call it a night . . .
." he added when he saw her eyes.
"Nonshense, I can hold my liqour."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 06:38 PM)
Isidor looked shocked, then he smiled. For good measure, he
kicks the Dunmer into the water. "A mead sounds good, I'm buying."
"Heehee, why buy what you can take? Urp.."
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 08:42 PM)
"Nonshense, I can hold my liqour."
"Heehee, why buy what you can take? Urp.."
Shaka glances at Isidor, who seems to be thinking the same thing: they'd better
help guard Anya this night from the locals.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 08:42 PM)
"Nonshense, I can hold my liqour."
"Heehee, why buy what you can take? Urp.."
"I'm no thief, Bosmer." At this point, two Dunmer clad in netch
leather and weilding swords, walk over to Isidor, Shaka, and Anya. "What
did you do to Reyas?" Isidor points to the water "Nord
[censored]." One of the dunmer puts his sword to Isidor's neck, as Isidor
draws his axe. "We Dunmer stick together, unlike you N'Wah scum. Perhaps
we should teach you some manners."
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:45 PM)
I'm no thief, Bosmer." At this point, two Dunmer clad
in netch leather and weilding swords, walk over to Isidor, Shaka, and Anya.
"What did you do to Reyas?" Isidor points to the water "Nord
[censored]." One of the dunmer puts his sword to Isidor's neck, as Isidor
draws his axe. "We Dunmer stick together, unlike you N'Wah scum. Perhaps
we should teach you some manners.
One of the Dunmer would feel a point pressing into his back. "I advise you
help your friend before he drowns then," Reichi said.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 08:47 PM)
One of the Dunmer would feel a point pressing into his back.
"I advise you help your friend before he drowns then," Reichi said.
For the first time in a couple of days, Shaka found a smile. "Friendly little
town you elves have here."
Shaka gestured a mudra and spoke the words of power for Bound Dagger. For
Shaka, the dagger manifested itself as a punch dagger.
An obsidian daedric blade appeared in Shaka's left hand, its handle a bar
across his palm. Hopefully he wouldn't have to use it this night.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 08:47 PM)
One of the Dunmer would feel a point pressing into his back.
"I advise you help your friend before he drowns then," Reichi said.
The Dunmer didn't move, but said "Ah, you travel with a Dunmer. Trying to
blend in, eh? You scum, aren't welcome here." Adressing Aki "And you,
are a traitor for associating with them. Does this not bother you, brother?
Nords, Argonians, and Bosmer walking on our sand?"
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:50 PM)
The Dunmer didn't move, but said "Ah, you travel with a
Dunmer. Trying to blend in, eh? You scum, aren't welcome here." Adressing
Aki "And you, are a traitor for associating with them. Does this not
bother you, brother? Nords, Argonians, and Bosmer walking on our sand?"
"Not in the least," Reichi replied. "I've seen more than enough
to convince me these folk aren't weak. I suggest you just walk away, grab your
probablly dead friend, and save yourself the trouble."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 08:54 PM)
Not in the least," Reichi replied. "I've seen
more than enough to convince me these folk aren't weak. I suggest you just walk
away, grab your probablly dead friend, and save yourself the trouble.
The dunmer glowered at Aki and said "Last time I checked, we lived
here. And you bastards were just passing through." He pushes the sword
closers to Isidor's throat. "You go, we'll just keep the nord."
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:59 PM)
The dunmer glowered at Aki and said "Last time I checked, we
lived here. And you bastards were just passing through." He pushes the
sword closers to Isidor's throat. "You go, we'll just keep the nord."
Shaka sighs. He didn't really want to have to explain to what passed for local
authority why they had killed some thugs. He uttered other words of power and
froze the dunmer with the Lover's Kiss spell, the green ball-lightning playing
up and down the dunmer for a second. Shaka pried the sword from his hand and
threw it in the water.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:05 AM
Falco, like Anya had "acquired" a drink from the local
tavern. He finished it and noticed the Dunmer with a sword to Isidor's neck.
Well, well, well, look what we have here a cowardly little Dunmer who thinks he
can handle Isidor. Isidor, don't worry I've spent a lot of time in towns like
this. This guy may talk big but he's a coward. One show of strength should take
care of him."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 09:03 PM)
Shaka sighs. He didn't really want to have to explain to
what passed for local authority why they had killed some thugs. He
uttered other words of power and froze the dunmer with the Lover's Kiss spell,
the green ball-lightning playing up and down the dunmer for a second.
Shaka pried the sword from his hand and threw it in the water.
Isidor was never surprised by his companions skills. The other Dunmer, who had
now seen two of his companions get disabled, was mad. He swung his sword at
Isidor.
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:59 PM)
The dunmer glowered at Aki and said "Last time I checked, we
lived here. And you bastards were just passing through." He pushes the
sword closers to Isidor's throat. "You go, we'll just keep the nord."
Reichi smirked, "Have it your way," he said simply, before backing
up. The Dunmer would feel the 'point' pressed into his back get pulled away, he
had been about to strike when Shaka paralyzed the Dunmer. Instead Reichi kicked
the Dunmer down and turned on the remaining one, blocking the blow ment for
Isidor.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:09 AM
After the third Dunmer charged, Anya pulled her dagger out and
tried to stab him futilely. Bah, maybe I did have too much to drink. she
though, as she managed a grazing stab to his thigh.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 09:07 PM)
Reichi smirked, "Have it your way," he said simply,
before backing up. The Dunmer would feel the 'point' pressed into his back get
pulled away, he had been about to strike when Shaka paralyzed the Dunmer.
Instead Reichi kicked the Dunmer down and turned on the remaining one, blocking
the blow ment for Isidor.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 09:09 PM)
After the third Dunmer charged, Anya pulled her dagger out and
tried to stab him futilely. Bah, maybe I did have too much to drink. she
though, as she managed a grazing stab to his thigh.
Isidor jumped backwards and swung his axe at the Dunmer. It caught him in the
shoulder, and he yelled in pain. He swung his sword again, hitting Isidor in
the chest.
He drops to his knees.
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:14 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 09:13 PM)
Isidor jumped backwards and swung his axe at the Dunmer. It
caught him in the shoulder, and he yelled in pain. He swung his sword again,
hitting Isidor in the chest.
He drops to his knees.
Playtime's over, thought Shaka, and punched the dagger home in the dunmer's
arm. Good thing that Isidor had his armor on ... .
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 09:14 PM)
Playtime's over, thought Shaka, and punched the dagger home in
the dunmer's arm. Good thing that Isidor had his armor on ... .
The dunmer, now cut twice, backed away. "Fine, you bastards." He
takes the dunmer out of the water, and he seems to be breathing. He pulls his
body back to their shack. The other Dunmer lays on the ground.
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 09:19 PM)
The dunmer, now cut twice, backed away. "Fine, you
bastards." He takes the dunmer out of the water, and he seems to be
breathing. He pulls his body back to their shack. The other Dunmer lays on the
ground.
Shaka smiles at Anya. "Sis, why don't you see if that dunmer has some
drinking money on him."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 09:19 PM)
The dunmer, now cut twice, backed away. "Fine, you
bastards." He takes the dunmer out of the water, and he seems to be
breathing. He pulls his body back to their shack. The other Dunmer lays on the
ground.
Loranna, disguised as Hilga, walks up from the docks. "We're in luck, the
boat's ..."
She looks around. noticing the prostrate Dunmer, the bleeding Isidor, the drunk
Anya, and everyone else. " ... Do I want to ask?" she mutters as she
administers healing all around. "Look, the boat's ready; let's just get a
move on ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:27 AM
From a safe distance away another argonian rouge studies the group. Is
that Falco Redflash I see? So the little fetcher survived the Blue Dawn. He
seems to be in the company of some rich people judging by their weapons. Knowing
Falco he's stolen most everything they have already. Perhaps he'd once again be
willing to join our little group. If not then we'll just finish him to.
The argonian rouge gets a little closer and catches the words "too Ald
Raathim then!" from Falco. Ald Raathim eh? Well then I'll just get the
crew together and pay Falco Redflash, me old pal a little "visit" in
Ald Raathim.
He heads off to find the other members of his little group.
Lock On!
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 09:21 PM)
Loranna, disguised as Hilga, walks up from the docks.
"We're in luck, the boat's ..."
She looks around. noticing the prostrate Dunmer, the bleeding Isidor, the drunk
Anya, and everyone else. " ... Do I want to ask?" she mutters
as she administers healing all around. "Look, the boat's ready;
let's just get a move on ..."
"Just a local....encounter. Thanks for the spell." He takes his axe
off the ground and spits on the dunmer. He begins to walk to the boat.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:31 AM
Loranna decides not to ask; she simply gestures to the boat and
says "Let's go home."
She does not notice the others who have taken an interest in her group ...
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Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 03:32 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
Info for Gram:
Race: Nord
Sex: Male
Hair: Red, full beard (think Red Hair from Conan the Barbarian)
Eyes: Blue
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is on a boat heading from Hla Oad to Ald Raathim, having recently
survived an attempt on her life by the grief-maddened Imperial, Plaas. She
mulls over the things she has learned about her current companions - and, again,
finds herself wondering why so many people around her get into trouble so
readily
Summary for Gram:
Gram is wondering where Loranna went, feeling an urge to cause some trouble.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 03:33 AM
Falco Redflash, the male argonian rouge is presently boarding
the boat to Ald Raathim with the others.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 12 2005, 03:34 AM
The Breton Arynel is in Ald Raathim, at a trader's selling a glass
shortsword.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 03:37 AM
The Nord Isidor sits in the boat with the rest of the party,
chatting with Shaka.
IC: "You are a good fighter, Shaka, a very good fighter."
Posted by: Aki Jul 12 2005, 03:40 AM
OOC Summary:
The Dunmer Reichi is on the boat with the others, after the previous excursion
to two Daedric ruins and a Dwemer one, not to mention a small fight outside of
one, and a smaller fight in Hla Oad.
Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 03:45 AM
The Argonian battlemage Shaka looks at the sea as the boat sails
for Ald Raathim; it feels as if he's getting to sail for home.
"Thanks, Isidor. Just trying to keep up with the company." He glances
over at Anya, who seems to be feeling better from her binge. Shaka was glad
somehow that the elf had continued to throw in her lot with them.
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 12 2005, 03:49 AM
SUMMARY
Issa Yojimbo wanders the desolate plains of Vvardenfel, searching for surviving
communities, caring for the homeless, and looking for his family.
Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 04:12 AM
Summary:
After being enlightened by Loranna, he has been following her, and waiting for
the perfect time to rejoin the group. He is following her on his own boat.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 12 2005, 04:21 AM
Summary:
Unsettled by finding out who Loranna really is, Anya the spear-toting wood elf
thief continues to follow the group in hopes of finding out the truth of all
the matters.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 12 2005, 04:31 AM
Summary:
Thom is camped just outside Ald Raathim, checking his supplies. The Ranger
decides he must go into town, to buy some arrows. He makes his way to the
closest trader, enters the store and approaches the trader. A Breton was there
bartering, so the Imperial leaned against the wall and waited for this human to
complete his business.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 12 2005, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 11 2005, 08:31 PM)
Summary:
Thom is camped just outside Ald Raathim, checking his supplies. The Ranger
decides he must go into town, to buy some arrows. He makes his way to the
closest trader, enters the store and approaches the trader. A Breton was there
bartering, so Thom leaned against the wall and waited for this human to
complete his business.
Arynel pockets the gold he got in exchange for the sword - nowhere near it's
actual value - and the Breton heads towards the door.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 12 2005, 04:38 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 11 2005, 09:34 PM)
Arynel pockets the gold he got in exchange for the sword -
nowhere near it's actual value - and the Breton heads towards the door.
As the Breton exited, Thom nodded torward him and walked up to the trader.
"What type of arrows do you carry?" Thom asked. The trader pulled
three arrows out from under the counter, a Silver, Steel, and Iron. Thom
pointed to the silver arrow and said, "One hundred silver." Thom put
down the gold and put the arrows into the quiver of his back. He nodded torward
the trader and exited the building.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 04:53 AM
While riding on the boat, Loranna relaxes, fixing her armor as
best as she can while at sea. Plaas's arrow had left a nice hole in her
cuirass; fortunately it wasn't anything that couldn't be fixed. If nothing
else, she could take it to Longhammer and his Nords to be repaired; the old
smith was a genius when it came to forging and repairing.
The trip had definitely been fruitful; she had some more reagents for her
potions and soul gems enough to make up the money she gave Rasar. She also had
weapons which could be sold for profit, or kept for Ald Raathim's armory. More
importantly though, she had a better idea of who her new companions were.
Isidor, Falco, now Anya - people who had suffered the loss of their families.
Rowdy and given to drink, to be true, and not always the best of companions in
a fight - Isidor was impetuous and Falco, she knew from Slyvos, had held back
in Aleft and Anya tended to drink more than her father even. But for all that,
they handled themselves against Daedra and she had the feeling that each had
the spark to be something special, like so many of the people she knew.
Jone, who seemed to want help; Loranna wondered what his story might be, as he
was quiet for much of his time with the group so far. Still, he asked for help,
and she would offer what she could.
Plaas, who seemed thoughtful when they left him. Perhaps they would meet again,
in more friendly - or at least less lethal - circumstances.
Even Shaka, the Argonain who meant well, who tended to worry, and who was not
above a jest of roguish nature ... she sighs a bit, thinking about Shaka. We
was intriguing ...
Ald Raathim was in view; home again. Loranna smiles, the illusion of her
disguise fading as she steps onto the docks.
"I need to speak with my senechael," she tells the others.
"There's a tavern and shops in the town proper, the longhouse down that
way is the place where Longhammer the smith does his magic with weapons and
armor, and the castle itself has a library should you wish to peruse it. I
shall have rooms made ready for you all for the night in the castle."
Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 05:01 AM
Shaka shouldered his gear bag and Spear, and headed for the
smith. He hadn't brought it up in recent days, but his mismatched armor was in
need of some overhaul.
The humid heat of the Daruhn summer was a welcome embrace. Shaka decided to hit
the beach sometime later in the day for a swim in that part of the bay
sheltered from slaughterfish.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 12 2005, 05:13 AM
Waking up with a mild headache, Anya saw Ald Raathim in view. If
she made this, she might be all the person I believed. she thought. I'll
keep this in mind, though the destruction in my home was vast.
Hearing about the armorer Longhammer, she headed off to the longhouse.
"I was wondering if I could get my spear repaired. I have a dwemer head.
I'll need the pole reworked too. It is just cheap iron and has lost it's
sturdiness when it broke. I'd like it as light as possible, while keeping its
strength intact if you could. I have a daedric sword to give to you to pay for
it." She asked, offering the materials and sword, fervently hoping Lotus
would be alright through the repair. The gruff Nord agreed to it.
"Thank you, I'll be in the tavern. I'll stop by later on today to check on
the progress." With that, she left for the tavern for some relaxation and
fun.
Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 05:36 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 11:13 PM)
"Thank you, I'll be in the tavern. I'll stop by later on
today to check on the progress." With that, she left for the ravern for
some relaxation and fun.
Shaka passed Anya not long after she had left the smith, and waved to the
Bosmer, but wasn't sure she had seen him. The smith and apprentices seemed to
have all the work they could handle, so Shaka decided to leave his armor with
them for a couple of days. The Ebony bracers and Glass greaves posed little
mystery to them, but Longhammer paused when Shaka handed over the heavy
Dragonbone Cuirass.
"Haven't seen one of these before, Argonian," said the veteran smith.
Shaka didn't explain that it was a unique artifact and made from the bones of
an ancient dragon. "Think of it as the toughest bonemold armor you've ever
had to fill and polish," he said.
Shaka walked back through the market, clad only in tunic and kilt. He hadn't
left the Spear, not only because of its value to him, but because the Spear
would never dull.
A mage had once theorized to Shaka why the Spear was almost indestructible.
"Think of Bitter Mercy as a dancer, forever moving between Nirn and
eternity," he suggested. "She's outside of Time --
incorruptible."
Shaka headed for the bay.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 12 2005, 08:01 AM
EDIT: Nothing, nothing, nevermind.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 09:27 AM
Summary
Nalion, male Breton mage of roughly 35 years sat in a dim corner in the Ald
Raathim tavern. In front of him was a glass of wine - unfortunately not from a
Wayrest vintage - but at least, one could drink it. The mage had until recently
busied himself with writing, as indicated by several parchments and ink and
quill in front of him.
Right now though, he was watching the regulars and the people coming and going.
News had it that Loranna had come back from her trip to Vvardenfell. He
wondered how she had fared. It would soon be time to exchange news.
Not right now though, she surely would want to check on how things were
standing in her realm - she had not only a duty to her companions, but most of
all to her people as well.
Nalion leaned back and continued watching.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 10:28 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 03:27 AM)
Summary
Nalion, male Breton mage of roughly 35 years sat in a dim corner in the Ald
Raathim tavern. In front of him was a glass of wine - unfortunately not from a
Wayrest vintage - but at least, one could drink it. The mage had until recently
busied himself with writing, as indicated by several parchments and ink and quill
in front of him.
Right now though, he was watching the regulars and the people coming and going.
News had it that Loranna had come back from her trip to Vvardenfell. He
wondered how she had fared. It would soon be time to exchange news.
Not right now though, she surely would want to check on how things were
standing in her realm - she had not only a duty to her companions, but most of
all to her people as well.
Nalion leaned back and continued watching.
"I'm surprised to find you not in the library," says a familiar voice
in a light, teasing tone; Loranna's smiling face soon graces Nalion's eyes.
"Mind if I join you?"
The regulars knew that their Lady would come to the tavern often to dine or to
talk with her companions; some joked that she did so in order to escape the
castle cook Razbiah's flavorless cuisine, but Loranna simply averred that she
liked being able to talk with her people, and the tavern was a good place to do
so.
"So, how have things been?" Loranna asks Nalion as she orders a mug
of Nordic mead for herself.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 10:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 10:28 AM)
I'm surprised to find you not in the library," says a
familiar voice in a light, teasing tone; Loranna's smiling face soon graces
Nalion's eyes. "Mind if I join you?
The regulars knew that their Lady would come to the tavern often to dine or to
talk with her companions; some joked that she did so in order to escape the
castle cook Razbiah's flavorless cuisine, but Loranna simply averred that she
liked being able to talk with her people, and the tavern was a good place to do
so.
"So, how have things been?" Loranna asks Nalion as she orders a mug
of Nordic mead for herself.
The Breton mage's gaze focused at the source of the voice.
"Welcome back, Loranna!" he answered as he rose from his chair in
greeting. "Of course I don't mind."
As the waitress brought the mead, the mage motioned her to refill his cup of
wine.
"Even a dusty scholar has to get some fresh air or company at times. But, well,
often the voices of common people yield more on what is truly going on than any
book or report can. It seems to me that you also have realized this already,
dear friend."
As his wine arrived, Nalion took a sip to wet his tongue.
"Fortunately, the last days were calm. Kallen is doing a great job when
you are not here. I see that the school building is making good progress. There
are fewer - if none - complaints about rats in the barns, it seems - one of the
greater worries of the locals here."
"How did you fare on Vvardenfell? You look well!" the Breton asked.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 10:44 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 04:37 AM)
The Breton mage's gaze focused at the source of the voice.
"Welcome back, Loranna!" he answered as he rose from his chair in
greeting. "Of course I don't mind."
As the waitress brought the mead, the mage motioned her to refill his cup of
wine.
"Even a dusty scholar has to get some fresh air or company at times. But,
well, often the voices of common people yield more on what is truly going on
than any book or report can. It seems to me that you also have realized this
already, dear friend."
As his wine arrived, Nalion took a sip to wet his tongue.
"Fortunately, the last days were calm. Kallen is doing a great job when
you are not here. I see that the school building is making good progress. There
are fewer - if none - complaints about rats in the barns, it seems - one of the
greater worries of the locals here."
"How did you fare on Vvardenfell? You look well!" the Breton asked.
Loranna chuckles, having heard Kallen's report already - though one thing
weighs on her mind still that hadn't been taken care of.
"Me? I just like taverns," Loranna jokes, sipping her mead
appreciatively. She gives a mild glance about, and most anyone in earshot makes
a point of not listening.
"The trip fulfilled its purposes admirably; I made back my money and then
some," she says. "I also had a chance to see some of our newer
companions in action - and, meet a few new people as well."
"I also," she says, "had a chance to confirm that people on
Vvardenfell still dislike me intensely, not that I really doubted it. And I got
to hear something I never thought I'd hear - Arynel's voice raised to a
shout."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 10:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 10:44 AM)
Loranna chuckles, having heard Kallen's report already - though
one thing weighs on her mind still that hadn't been taken care of.
"Me? I just like taverns," Loranna jokes, sipping her mead
appreciatively. She gives a mild glance about, and most anyone in earshot
makes a point of not listening.
"The trip fulfilled its purposes admirably; I made back my money and then
some," she says. "I also had a chance to see some of our newer
companions in action - and, meet a few new people as well."
"I also," she says, "had a chance to confirm that people on
Vvardenfell still dislike me intensely, not that I really doubted it. And
I got to hear something I never thought I'd hear - Arynel's voice raised to a
shout."
Nalion listened to Loranna, nodding at times, but as she mentioned Arynel, he
looked at her sharply.
"He did what? Shout?" Nalion asked with a surprised and then a
worried expression on his face. "This is most unusual. What
happened?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:02 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 04:49 AM)
Nalion listened to Loranna, nodding at times, but as she
mentioned Arynel, he looked at her sharply.
"He did what? Shout?" Nalion asked with a surprised and then a
worried expression on his face. "This is most unusual. What
happened?"
"A lot of people arguing over events in the past," Loranna says,
sighing.
"Let me start from the beginning; we got to Gnaar Mok without incident and
learned of a scholar who went to the old Dwemer ruin nearby - Aleft, you
probably know it. Seems the eruption and earthquakes revealed a new section of
the ruin, a construction site; the discovery was very exciting right up until
poor Trevenius's guard accidentally activated the Dwemer centurions and
Oblivion broke loose. His wife asked us to find him - just in time too, since
when we found him he was forced into a tube to avoid getting skewered. But
husband and wife are safely reunited and doubtless already further exploring
his discovery; I think you'd find it interesting to meet them and discuss
theories."
"From there, we met a Bosmer named Anya who offered to guide us to the
nearby Daedra shrines, Addadshashanammu ..." Loranna pauses for a drink.
"Gah; I'm almost able to say it naturally; Dibella help me ... anyway, we
accepted her offer and beat a hasty exit from Gnaar Mok; someone accidentally
used my real name and the locals were getting restless despite our saving
Trevenious. So, we ventured off, fought a small force of Daedra, even Arynel
showed up to join in on the fun. Within the shrine, we met the Khajiit Alira,
who kisses very, very well and who graced us with a riddle, and gifts when we
got it right. I now own a nice new pair of bell-studded anklets; I can already
guess why."
She pauses to let Nalion comment.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 11:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 11:02 AM)
She pauses to let Nalion comment.
"How interesting. Aleft? I don't know that. I'm not very familiar with the
more swampy regions of the Bitter Coast. I used to prefer the south and the
east of Vvardenfell in my travels there. There are still mysteries of the
Dwemer unresolved, who knows what revelations there will be - if any - in the
future?"
The mage took another sip of his wine.
"So it's Vvardenfell he went to so abruptly. Last time I met him was here
a few days ago. I hope he has stomached his guar steak well.", Nalion
chuckled to himself.
"This shrine must have been strange. I haven't heard of daedric shrines
where adventurers are greeted with riddles... But please, continue, Loranna,
it's your story."
Nalion leaned back and listened eagerly.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:23 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 05:13 AM)
How interesting. Aleft? I don't know that. I'm not very
familiar with the more swampy regions of the Bitter Coast. I used to prefer the
south and the east of Vvardenfell in my travels there. There are still
mysteries of the Dwemer unresolved, who knows what revelations there will be -
if any - in the future?
The mage took another sip of his wine.
"So it's Vvardenfell he went to so abruptly. Last time I met him was here
a few days ago. I hope he has stomached his guar steak well.", Nalion
chuckled to himself.
"This shrine must have been strange. I haven't heard of daedric shrines
where adventurers are greeted with riddles... But please, continue, Loranna,
it's your story."
Nalion leaned back and listened eagerly.
"Well, Addad ... that place is dedicated to the doG," Loranna tells
Nalion. "Though Arynel and I both found Alira interesting company indeed -
and Reichi got a new helm out of the meeting, so he was happy too."
"Moving on, I decided to swing south to Hal Oad to avoid ruffling any more
feathers in Gnaar Mok, and to check out the other Daedra shrine on that strip
of land. This one, we arrived at and found a Breton named Jone being harrassed
by the local Dremora; one fast, furious fight later and he was saved and we
once again had dead demons to loot. Jone was thankful, and asked to come with
us, and we invited Anya to come to Ald Raathim as well."
"Then ... someone shot me with an arrow," Loranna continues.
"Managed to break through my armor too, not a bad shot. I tell everyone to
take cover, they all go charging ahead, one confused fight later and half the
party is arguing about killing the now kknokced-out sniper, I'm trying to calm
them down, and he wakes up. And then Anya learns who I am and now we have her
and the sniper, one Plaas, yelling about everything they lost and how horrible
I am, and everyone else yelling at them to be quiet ..."
Loranna grimaces. "I felt as helpless as I did back on the palaniquin;
trying to keep track of who was saying what and get i na word edgewise ...
after a while, you're tempted to just stop listening, or else you know you'll
lose your temper. That's when Arynel shouted; everyone was arguing over things
that can't be changed and getting nowhere, so he spoke up. Shocked the mead out
of mead; I was just thankful Slyvos was re-checking Aleft at the time ..."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 11:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 11:23 AM)
Well, Addad ... that place is dedicated to the doG,"
Loranna tells Nalion. "Though Arynel and I both found Alira
interesting company indeed - and Reichi got a new helm out of the meeting, so
he was happy too.
"Moving on, I decided to swing south to Hal Oad to avoid ruffling any more
feathers in Gnaar Mok, and to check out the other Daedra shrine on that strip
of land. This one, we arrived at and found a Breton named Jone being
harrassed by the local Dremora; one fast, furious fight later and he was saved
and we once again had dead demons to loot. Jone was thankful, and asked
to come with us, and we invited Anya to come to Ald Raathim as well."
"Then ... someone shot me with an arrow," Loranna continues.
"Managed to break through my armor too, not a bad shot. I tell
everyone to take cover, they all go charging ahead, one confused fight later
and half the party is arguing about killing the now kknokced-out sniper, I'm
trying to calm them down, and he wakes up. And then Anya learns who I am
and now we have her and the sniper, one Plaas, yelling about everything they
lost and how horrible I am, and everyone else yelling at them to be quiet
..."
Loranna grimaces. "I felt as helpless as I did back on the
palaniquin; trying to keep track of who was saying what and get i na word
edgewise ... after a while, you're tempted to just stop listening, or else you
know you'll lose your temper. That's when Arynel shouted; everyone was
arguing over things that can't be changed and getting nowhere, so he spoke
up. Shocked the mead out of mead; I was just thankful Slyvos was
re-checking Aleft at the time ..."
"A shrine to the doG? I'd have avoided that, who knows what will happen
inside..." Nalion commented. "You seem to be fine though, at the
moment."
"You were hurt? That must have been a skilled archer if he managed to get
through your defenses, however, surprise can be a magnificent ally. I see you
have recovered, though, but I worry about this Plaas. He may come back for
you."
"It seems to me that Arynel had to take action. I know he is usually quiet
and subtle, but as you yourself know very well, he is a man of action if
the need arises. I can understand him."
Nalion paused a moment in thought.
"At least it is out now. I would have preferred this to happen in a more
relaxed situation without the heat of battle still rushing in your veins, but
sometimes, that cannot be helped."
"One cannot always sleep... especially not around us. And then, there will
be hornets all over. They will have to learn, by hard, if need be."
The Breton's voice was filled with a determined tone, much like his
determination in doing what had to be done at Hogithum.
"We have all lost friends in the Blue Dawn, and as much as I regretted to
have doomed those who wavered in their will and bowed in the wrong moment, it
was necessary. We could not allow Azura to win."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:50 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 05:39 AM)
A shrine to the doG? I'd have avoided that, who knows what
will happen inside..." Nalion commented. "You seem to be fine though,
at the moment.
"You were hurt? That must have been a skilled archer if he managed to get
through your defenses, however, surprise can be a magnificent ally. I see you
have recovered, though, but I worry about this Plaas. He may come back for
you."
"It seems to me that Arynel had to take action. I know he is usually quiet
and subtle, but as you yourself know very well, he is a man of action if
the need arises. I can understand him."
Nalion paused a moment in thought.
"At least it is out now. I would have preferred this to happen in a more
relaxed situation without the heat of battle still rushing in your veins, but
sometimes, that cannot be helped."
"One cannot always sleep... especially not around us. And then, there will
be hornets all over. They will have to learn, by hard, if need be."
The Breton's voice was filled with a determined tone, much like his
determination in doing what had to be done at Hogithum.
"We have all lost friends in the Blue Dawn, and as much as I regretted to
have doomed those who wavered in their will and bowed in the wrong moment, it
was necessary. We could not allow Azura to win."
"I know," Loranna says quietly, "and, hopefully, sooner or later
they will know too. We'll do what we can to make them understand, if they're
willing to listen."
"As for Plaas, well, he seemed thoughtful when we left him; I hope he
isn't harboring plans against me still, or else he'll learn I can get very
upset indeed. And Anya doesn't trust me but she says she's willing to give me a
chance, so maybe we got through to her."
"As for his shrine ... well, I can't hide from him for the rest of my
life, just like I can't hide from Azura. I know he still wants his dance and I
can hazard a guess what she wants to do to me, but I'm going to get on with my
life."
"As for the rest of the trip .. .well, Slyvos I think is still on
Vvardenfell; he seemed to have wanted to look at Aleft again. I'm happy he came
along, though he's still distant and ... well, his age is showing a
little."
Her voice lowers as she mentions "He befriended the rats here in town; even
named one king. It was cute and a little worrisome all in one, you know? He's
so old and yet so young all in one ..."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 11:59 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 11:50 AM)
I know," Loranna says quietly, "and, hopefully,
sooner or later they will know too. We'll do what we can to make them
understand, if they're willing to listen.
"As for Plaas, well, he seemed thoughtful when we left him; I hope he
isn't harboring plans against me still, or else he'll learn I can get very upset
indeed. And Anya doesn't trust me but she says she's willing to give me a
chance, so maybe we got through to her."
"As for his shrine ... well, I can't hide from him for the rest of my
life, just like I can't hide from Azura. I know he still wants his dance
and I can hazard a guess what she wants to do to me, but I'm going to get on
with my life."
"As for the rest of the trip .. .well, Slyvos I think is still on
Vvardenfell; he seemed to have wanted to look at Aleft again. I'm happy
he came along, though he's still distant and ... well, his age is showing
a little."
Her voice lowers as she mentions "He befriended the rats here in town;
even named one king. It was cute and a little worrisome all in one, you
know? He's so old and yet so young all in one ..."
"We will work things out, Loranna." Nalion answered assuringly,
touching her hand. "Yes, you still owe the doG a dance and I think Azura
is brooding in Moonshadow. Don't let this hinder you though. You have a
responsibility, to yourself and your people. In more than one way."
"Slyvos will find himself. We have not yet finished a discussion I had
with him in Dagon Fel and I hope to continue some time, maybe when he comes
back.", the mage replied thoughtfully.
"Thank you for filling me in on the news, Loranna.", Nalion smiled.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 12:02 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 05:59 AM)
We will work things out, Loranna." Nalion answered
assuringly, touching her hand. "Yes, you still owe the doG a dance and I
think Azura is brooding in Moonshadow. Don't let this hinder you though. You
have a responsibility, to yourself and your people. In more than one way.
"Slyvos will find himself. We have not yet finished a discussion I had
with him in Dagon Fel and I hope to continue some time, maybe when he comes
back.", the mage replied thoughtfully.
"Thank you for filling me in on the news, Loranna.", Nalion smiled.
"My pleasure," Loranna says, smiling. "I kind of wish you'd been
along; it was an interesting experience."
" ... I've a couple more things to discuss with you while you're here
..." she continues, and the two lowe rtheir voices once more as they
continue to exchange words.
Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 04:16 PM
Plaas sat in the corner, he had asked the bartender for a booth.
There, he sipped his mead. I spied Loranna talking to a Breton mage at a table
across the room. He had abandoned his Knight Templar armor for something less,
noticeable. He doned an orcish armor without the helmet, he had traded his old
armor for it. HE still could nto believe it. Loranna had let him go in spite of
all the things Plaas had done to her, that was noble, noble indeed. He now had
a debt to her, and maybe when she is under attack, he could repay it.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 04:36 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 12 2005, 10:16 AM)
Plaas sat in the corner, he had asked the bartender for a booth.
There, he sipped his mead. I spied Loranna talking to a Breton mage at a table
across the room. He had abandoned his Knight Templar armor for something less,
noticeable. He doned an orcish armor without the helmet, he had traded his old
armor for it. HE still could nto believe it. Loranna had let him go in spite of
all the things Plaas had done to her, that was noble, noble indeed. He now had
a debt to her, and maybe when she is under attack, he could repay it.
Isidor stood at the bar watching Loranna and Nalion exchanging stories. He had
ordered a mead and a flin. "Here you go, serjo." The barkeep pushed
the drinks over the bar and Isidor replied with 20 gold dropped on the counter,
"Keep the change." He walked to a table, and took a drink.
Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 04:50 PM
Shaka looked over the bay, shimmering in the afternoon sunlight.
He left his clothes in a secure place among the breakwater and dove in.
As Shaka cooled off in the waters, he thought to himself that some of the
adventurers probably thought he could breathe water. Perhaps some subspecies of
Argonians could, but not Shaka. Although he could hold his breath at least
twice as long as a human, he still had to come up for air eventually -- or use
spells or potions.
Shaka thought of his Black Marsh homeland with mild affection. He had no family
there; his people didn't pair-bond like men and mer. The softskins would tell
me I was "spawned", he thought. Shaka had been away from Black Marsh
so many years, he almost had to remind himself he was not in fact a mammal.
After an hour, he reclaimed his clothes and walked to the market. There was a
certain tavern that the adventurers favored; Shaka decided to stop in.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 05:12 PM
Nalion looked up briefly as Isidor and Shaka entered, nodded
towards them and sent a knowing smile across the room. Then he emptied his
glass of wine and grimaced lightly.
You're already spoiled in this regard, Nal. As a Breton anyways and
through Tris's excellent taste in wine... even more so. I wonder if Loranna
still has some in store here in Ald Raathim?
The mage chuckled, then returned his attention to Loranna.
Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 05:36 PM
Shaka was pleased to see a number of the group already in the
tavern. He ordered a pint of bitter ale from the barkeep and walked to a table
near Nalion and Loranna.
The tavern's interior was cooler than outside, and lit by a combination of mica
windows and lanterns.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 06:51 PM
Falco entered and immediately sought a dark crner where even his
red clothes wouldn't be seen. He sipped brandy. Then four people entered the
bar. They eacch saw him and approached the table at wich he sat. Among them was
A large orc with a huge battleaxe. A khajiit with a slightly craed look onhi
face. A Dunmer wit a deadlbow and set of arrows. Finally an Argonian with a
saber much like his own. Falco attempted to rise and leave but the orc blocked
his way. The orc's gruff voice barked out, "Sit" Falco nodded and
sat.
The argonian also sat down. "Falco my old... friend. We have much to
discuss..."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:12 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 12:51 PM)
Falco entered and immediately sought a dark crner where even his
red clothes wouldn't be seen. He sipped brandy. Then four people entered the
bar. They eacch saw him and approached the table at wich he sat. Among them was
A large orc with a huge battleaxe. A khajiit with a slightly craed look onhi
face. A Dunmer wit a deadlbow and set of arrows. Finally an Argonian with a
saber much like his own. Falco attempted to rise and leave but the orc blocked
his way. The orc's gruff voice barked out, "Sit" Falco nodded and
sat.
The argonian also sat down. "Falco my old... friend. We have much to
discuss..."
Isidor was sitting in the booth next to Falco, and sensed trouble. What has
that Argonian done now, he asked himself. Taking out his axe, he stood up and
saw an Orc, a Khajiit, and an Argonian, all glowering at Falco....and weilding
weapons. Isidor walked up behind the Orc, quitely, and putting his axe to his
throat he said "You best put that axe down, laddie, lest you want to lose
your head."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:17 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 10:12 AM)
Isidor was sitting in the booth next to Falco, and sensed
trouble. What has that Argonian done now, he asked himself. Taking out his axe,
he stood up and saw an Orc, a Khajiit, and an Argonian, all glowering at
Falco....and weilding weapons. Isidor walked up behind the Orc, quitely, and
putting his axe to his throat he said "You best put that axe down, laddie,
lest you want to lose your head."
Falco merely smiled at Isidor. "You need not worry my friend. These four
and I go back a long ways. I probably owe them some money or some other such
thing. Oh how rude I haven't introduced them. This is Glishnak the orc. This is
Ra'Sirr the Khajiit. Salis the Dunmer and Hulayn the argonian."
Hulayn stuck his hand out to shake Isidor's hand and smiled. "Pleased to
meet you."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:20 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 02:17 PM)
Falco merely smiled at Isidor. "You need not worry my
friend. These four and I go back a long ways. I probably owe them some money or
some other such thing. Oh how rude I haven't introduced them. This is Glishnak
the orc. This is Ra'Sirr the Khajiit. Salis the Dunmer and Hulayn the
argonian."
Hulayn stuck his hand out to shake Isidor's hand and smiled. "Pleased to
meet you."
Isidor didn't move, but stared at Hulayn. "Let me tell you a little bit
about deductive reasoning, Argonian. You are "associates" of Falco.
Falco is a thief, rouge, whatever. If he owes you money, I'd be willing to bet,
you aren't the best companions in the universe. So unless you want to feel the
sharp end of a Nord's axe, I suggest you, dopey, and furry" He gestures
towards the Argonians companions "get outta here."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:23 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 10:20 AM)
Isidor didn't move, but stared at Hulayn. "Let me tell you
a little bit about deductive reasoning, Argonian. You are
"associates" of Falco. Falco is a thief, rouge, whatever. If he owes
you money, I'd be willing to bet, you aren't the best companions in the
universe. So unless you want to feel the sharp end of a Nord's axe, I suggest
you, dopey, and furry" He gestures towards the Argonians companions
"get outta here."
Hulayn continued to smile, "Well my rather ugly and stupid Nordic friend
I'm afraid you have no proof of any past wrongdoings on our part thus we can
stay here as long as we like. So get back to armwrestling or whatever it is
nordic idiots do this time of day."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:25 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 02:23 PM)
Hulayn continued to smile, "Well my rather ugly and stupid
Nordic friend I'm afraid you have no proof of any past wrongdoings on our part
thus we can stay here as long as we like. So get back to armwrestling or
whatever it is nordic idiots do this time of day."
Isidor, not saying a word, pulled the axe back from the Orc's throat, and
smashes his head into Falco's table. After a groan, the great beast falls to
the floor. "Get out."
Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 08:28 PM
Plaas' attention then turned to Falco and Isidor, Isidor was
being a fool, again, and if this did not stop, he woul dhave to interfere.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:29 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 10:25 AM)
Isidor, not saying a word, pulled the axe back from the Orc's
throat, and smashes his head into Falco's table. After a groan, the great beast
falls to the floor. "Get out."
Salis's bow pointed to Isidor's face. Isidor could now feel Ra'Sirr's dagger at
his throat. He could ovviously see Hulayn's saber to his gut. Falco ould see
this would get ugly. "Isidor stop! Do not harm them! I would have to slay
you if you killed one of them. For I owe my life to these four. Without them I
wouldn't have survived in Vvardenfell past 15. Please Isidor let it go. And
Hulayn there's no need for this to get bloody."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:31 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 02:29 PM)
Salis's bow pointed to Isidor's face. Isidor could now feel
Ra'Sirr's dagger at his throat. He could ovviously see Hulayn's saber to his
gut. Falco ould see this would get ugly. "Isidor stop! Do not harm them! I
would have to slay you if you killed one of them. For I owe my life to these
four. Without them I wouldn't have survived in Vvardenfell past 15. Please
Isidor let it go. And Hulayn there's no need for this to get bloody."
"Fine. But when your [censored] is in the oven, I won't be around to help
you." He shoves the khajiit out of the way and walks out of the bar,
slamming the door behind him.
Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 08:32 PM
Plaas smiled. He may not help, but I will. he thought.
"At least, I did not have to reveal myself." He mumbled. Then he
continued to sip his mead.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 12 2005, 08:33 PM
As Thom walked briskly to the exit of the city, he heard murmurs
of the townsfolk, all whispering about the return of some heros, from
Vvardenfell no less. This caused Thom to slow to a stop. He had heard of many
things have happened, and was deeply worried. Thom turned around and made his
way torward the tavern, where these newcomers were said to be, currently. When
he approached, Thom pulled his cloak around his body and put his hood over his
head, then sat down with his back leaning against the wall. Thom sat patiently,
waiting for the adventures to exit.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:34 PM
Hulayn smirks then kicks Glishnak. "Get up ye great stupid
brute! Now Falco, I have a little proposition for you old friend..."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:36 PM
Isidor stands by the dock, fuming. That [censored] Argonian is
going to get himself into trouble, I just know it. Trouble for one member of
the group means trouble for the whole group. Idiot, he mutters.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:40 PM
Hulayn finished his proposition. " Now Falco how about it?
Remeber that you still owe us your life."
Falco thought for a moment. "Alright but only under one condition, you
release me from my debt to you and your band."
"Agreed"
Falco handed Hulayn a sheet of parchment.
"There you go now leave me be."
Hulayn and the others left the bar.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:42 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 02:40 PM)
Hulayn finished his proposition. " Now Falco how about it?
Remeber that you still owe us your life."
Falco thought for a moment. "Alright but only under one condition, you
release me from my debt to you and your band."
"Agreed"
Falco handed Hulayn a sheet of parchment.
"There you go now leave me be."
Hulayn and the others left the bar.
Isidor notices the four leave the bar, and is compelled to go over to them and
bash their skulls in. But he doesn't. He sits on a crate by the docks, looking
out at the sea.
Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 08:46 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 02:40 PM)
Falco handed Hulayn a sheet of parchment.
"There you go now leave me be."
Hulayn and the others left the bar.
When it was quiet again, Shaka walked over to Falco. "I didn't interfere,
but what's going on?" he asked.
Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 08:51 PM
They had left The argonian. Now seemed like the ideal time to
talk. But first, he needed a helmet. PLaas looked around and saw a man in full
Chitin. Plaas appraoched him. "I have a proposition for you. I will give
you 50 drakes for your helmet." Almost instantly, he was wearing the
chitin helmet. Then, he went out of the tavern, and then to the docks, where
that fool was sitting. He approached him. "That Argonian was an idiot,
personnally, I think he should of sided with you." Plaas lied.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 12 2005, 08:52 PM
Anya watched the scuffle from the bar. Why is it men always
need to violence to prove themselves. she thought, slightly amused by the
hasty acts. Finishing her drink, she got up and left the tavern as well.
Heading over to the longhouse, Anya went to check on her spear.
"Welcome, I see that more than one person uses this spear." she heard
the Nord say.
Stammering, as she didn't know how he could have found out. "Um, er, you
c-could say that..."
"Calm down, little one, I took good care of him. Here."
Anya took the spear and her eyes glittered at the sight of it. The pole was
inlaid with sliver and some ebony, greatly strengthening it as well as making
it lighter. The head was beautifully attached, with the bonds better than any
single cast spear she had seen. But to her surprise, the Dwarven head had the
faint lining of the magically altered ebony, a faint outline of Daedric lined.
The craftsmanship was better than any armorer she's seen in Vvardenfell.
"Thank you, this is better than I could have imagined."
"Go, you'll see your friend is unharmed as well."
Anya left and went to a dark alley, where those could not see her summon Lotus.
When he came, she was suprised, as a flame seemed to envelope him. When the
glow subsided, she noticed the faint outline of dark red markings along is
light blue body. Unharmed maybe, she though, but what has changed?
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:59 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 12 2005, 02:51 PM)
They had left The argonian. Now seemed like the ideal time to
talk. But first, he needed a helmet. PLaas looked around and saw a man in full
Chitin. Plaas appraoched him. "I have a proposition for you. I will give
you 50 drakes for your helmet." Almost instantly, he was wearing the
chitin helmet. Then, he went out of the tavern, and then to the docks, where
that fool was sitting. He approached him. "That Argonian was an idiot,
personnally, I think he should of sided with you." Plaas lied.
Isidor recognized the voice. "Hello, [censored]. Get away, or you'll end
up in the water."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:59 PM
Falco mulled over what he had just done. His mind flashed back
to 18 years ago.
There he had been wandering the streets of Hla Oad, 15 years old. He had
thought becoming a master thief and bandit was going to be easy. He was wrong.
He was poor and starving. Then he saw an argonian drinking a bottle of brandy
along with a Khajiit, orc, and Dunmer. He ran up and snatched the bottle,
thinking he could sell it. He had been kicked to the ground by Hulayn. Then
felt a saber to throat.
Salis spoke "Lets kill him boss."
Hulayn shook is head, " This one has extreme audacity. I've never seen
anyone brave enough to pull a stunt like that. If he had been robbing anyone
else he would have gotten away with it. Little argonian, whats your name?"
Falco was scared but he didn't let it show, "Falco Redflash, And I'll have
you know that its not very smart to hold down the greatet thief in
Vvardenfell."
"Well little Falco how would you like ato join our little band of bandits?
We could use some young new talent."
Falco was overwhelemd at this offer. He wasn't going to be killed, plus he'd
get a chance to travel with one who knew what he was doing. "Alright I'll
join you Mr...?"
"...Hulayn. I'll teach you the ropes and raise you like the son I never
had."
And so for 3 years Falco stayed on with the group. One day he left suddenly. He
thought he had learned enough to live on his own.
And for 15 years he did.
Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 09:04 PM
Plaas merely smiled as he pulled off his helmet. "I admire
your courage, fool, especially when you have no friends to help you. But don't
be scared, I have come to help your group, but not you of course, you deserve
to rot in the fires of Oblivion. Now, I think I will go back to the tavern, I
need to finish my mead." What an arrogant fool. Plaas thought as he walked
towards the tavern.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 09:10 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 12 2005, 03:04 PM)
Plaas merely smiled as he pulled off his helmet. "I admire
your courage, fool, especially when you have no friends to help you. But don't
be scared, I have come to help your group, but not you of course, you deserve
to rot in the fires of Oblivion. Now, I think I will go back to the tavern, I
need to finish my mead." What an arrogant fool. Plaas thought as he walked
towards the tavern.
Isidor said nothing, but drew his axe. "You harm any of my friends, and
Oblivion will be the least of your problems."
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 12 2005, 09:12 PM
Thom thought, "Wow, it is an exciting day," as
mulitple people burst out of the travern within a minute of eachother,
obviously annoyed, possibly hostile. Thom watched as one person walked from the
dock back torward the tavern, as the other just stood at the dock. Then it
started again. This is why Thom prefered the wild. Thom didn't move an inch; he
just sat in front of the tavern, waiting for someone who was in a condition to
talk.
Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 09:16 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 02:10 PM)
Isidor said nothing, but drew his axe. "You harm any of my
friends, and Oblivion will be the least of your problems."
Plaas turned to see the fool with his axe out. "You are truly stupid, I
have a bow, and would get at least two shots into you before you even reached
me, and not only that, but I also have a sword. Last time, you were lucky that
you outnumbered me, but if you attack me, then you will not have the pleasure
of numbers." Plaas laughed. "And do not worry, I am not here to hurt
your friends, it is quite the opposite." Plaas continued to his seat in
his booth.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:20 PM
OOC POST
Ahem; I really don't like doing this, but I think it's time to remind the
players overall that Ald Raathim, like most settled areas, is a law-abiding
part of the Empire, subject to Imperial Law.
I hereby quote from the Construction Set regarding Imperial Law:
QUOTE
An adventurer should know the basics of Imperial law concerning
life and property. Verbal assault, pickpocketing, and trespassing are minor
crimes, punished by fines or hard labor. Theft and foul murder are felonies.
Theft is punished by fines proportional to the value of the property stolen, or
by hard labor. Foul murder is punishable by fines of at least 1000 drakes, or
by hard labor.
QUOTE
Don't steal. Don't brawl or start fights. Don't kill, except in
self-defense. If you're caught, guards will let you choose your punishment:
fines or hard labor.
QUOTE
Fines and compensation are determined by magistrates, and may be
paid to guards. In place of fines, the criminal may serve extended sentences of
hard labor. The workcamps are hard places for hard men, and for each day
served, expect to lose some hard-earned skill as a result of physical, mental,
or emotional punishment.
In other words, if you go around town drawing a weapon on someone for no good
reason or attack someone, you can expect to be approached by the guards to pony
up your fine or sent to jail - and the guards may send you to jail anyway if
the situation is volatile enough that they don't feel you should be left
wandering around loose. And no, Loranna is not going to spring people out of
jail, even if its her friends; she's the ruling noblewoman here and has a
responsibility to the town and its people. Hell, she may even be tempted to
kick you out of her domain if you make yourself into a public menace.
Thank you for your time.
Loranna
Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:45 PM
Isidor is approached by an unsmiling Dram, and a second Dunmer
guard.
Dram fixes Isidor with a calm, professional stare. "I hear you've been
pretty free with that axe," he says. "You know what that means, I
presume."
He beckons Isidor. "Come with me please, serjo."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 11:50 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 05:45 PM)
Isidor is approached by an unsmiling Dram, and a second Dunmer
guard.
Dram fixes Isidor with a calm, professional stare. "I hear you've
been pretty free with that axe," he says. "You know what that
means, I presume."
He beckons Isidor. "Come with me please, serjo."
Isidor, not saying a word, hands the axe to the guard and looks at Dram. He
says nothing and begins to walk.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:53 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 05:50 PM)
Isidor, not saying a word, hands the axe to the guard and looks
at Dram. He says nothing and begins to walk.
Dram raises an eyebrow, but says "Thank you for cooperating."
Isidor is led to the farmhouse that was converted to a brig during the initial
expansion of Ald Raathim. The second Dunmer guard heads off and Dram turns to
face Isidor.
"I've heard the innkeep's story already; I'd like to hear yours," he
says. "Why the weapon play?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 12 2005, 11:55 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 03:50 PM)
Isidor, not saying a word, hands the axe to the guard and looks
at Dram. He says nothing and begins to walk.
Anya stiffles a chuckle at her hasty nordish friend. He had it coming, she
thought, some people need to think before they leap.
Knowing that he was fine, she headed back to the tavern, purchased a few
drinks, and decided to go sight-seeing. Maybe I'll run into someone willing
to show me around.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 11:56 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 05:53 PM)
Dram raises an eyebrow, but says "Thank you for
cooperating."
Isidor is led to the farmhouse that was converted to a brig during the initial
expansion of Ald Raathim. The second Dunmer guard heads off and Dram
turns to face Isidor.
"I've heard the innkeep's story already; I'd like to hear yours," he
says. "Why the weapon play?"
Isidor didn't reply at first, but then said "I thought I was
looking out for a friend, guess not." His expression indicates that he
would rather not discuss that.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 13 2005, 12:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 05:56 PM)
Isidor didn't reply at first, but then said "I thought
I was looking out for a friend, guess not." His expression indicates that
he would rather not discuss that.
Dram remains unperturbed. "So that group was threatening the other
Argonian, that it?" he asks, half-stating, half-looking for confirmation.
"From what the innkeep says, they looked like a pretty unsavory
bunch," he comments.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 13 2005, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 06:07 PM)
Dram remains unperturbed. "So that group was
threatening the other Argonian, that it?" he asks, half-stating, half-looking
for confirmation.
"From what the innkeep says, they looked like a pretty unsavory
bunch," he comments.
"I thought they were. But appearentley, no. That ungrateful bastard
of an Argonian told me to leave, so I did."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 13 2005, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 06:11 PM)
"I thought they were. But appearentley, no. That
ungrateful bastard of an Argonian told me to leave, so I did."
Dram makes a mental note to speak to Falco later - after a word with Loranna.
"I see," he says to Isidor. "Well then, that just leaves the
punishment for drawing naked steel and verbal assault. That will be one hundred
septims, and a night here in the jailhouse."
He pauses a brief second. "Some friendly advice, don't take this the wrong
way. You don't do you or your friends any good sitting in a cell."
He holds out his hand. "Your fine please, serjo."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 13 2005, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 06:25 PM)
Dram makes a mental note to speak to Falco later - after a word
with Loranna.
"I see," he says to Isidor. "Well then, that just leaves
the punishment for drawing naked steel and verbal assault. That will be
one hundred septims, and a night here in the jailhouse."
He pauses a brief second. "Some friendly advice, don't take this the
wrong way. You don't do you or your friends any good sitting in a
cell."
He holds out his hand. "Your fine please, serjo."
Isidor shoves his hands into his pockets, and realizes he has no gold. "I
must've left it in the Castle."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 13 2005, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 06:29 PM)
Isidor shoves his hands into his pockets, and realizes he has no
gold. "I must've left it in the Castle."
Dram just looks at Isidor for a brief moment, before saying " ...
Fortunately, I believe you. You can pay the fine tomorrow morning upon your
release."
He leads Isidor to a spartan, dreary room, one with a reinforced lock and a
barred window. The floor is clean at least, however, as is the bedroll. "See
you in the morning," he says, locking Isidor up for the night.
Dram closes his eyes for a moment; he needed to go find Falco, and track down
those four ... gentlemen. His instincts told him something was up.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 13 2005, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 06:34 PM)
Dram just looks at Isidor for a brief moment, before
saying " ... Fortunately, I believe you. You can pay the fine
tomorrow morning upon your release."
He leads Isidor to a spartan, dreary room, one with a reinforced lock and a
barred window. The floor is clean at least, however, as is the
bedroll. "See you in the morning," he says, locking Isidor up
for the night.
Dram closes his eyes for a moment; he needed to go find Falco, and track down
those four ... gentlemen. His instincts told him something was up.
Isidor lays on the bedroll, and bids goodnight to Dram.
Posted by: AND Jul 13 2005, 01:05 AM
PLaas almost laughed, it was hilarious. "The fool." He
said. The fool had just been arrested for waving his axe around like an idiot.
He settled down after Isidor had been led away. HE continued to sip his mead.
HE liked his mead.
Posted by: syronj Jul 13 2005, 01:45 AM
Finding Falco wasn't in the mood to talk about the incident at
the bar, Shaka decided to go for a walk. By the time he got outside, Isidor had
already left for the stockade.
Shaka walked down the beach in late afternoon, thinking about the events of the
last week.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 13 2005, 03:26 AM
Thom couldn't help but chuckle when he saw the Nord approached
by guards and hauled away. From what he heard through the walls, he knew that
there was a disturbance in the tavern, and now he knew who caused it. Thom
started to get impatient, not to mention thristy, so the Ranger decided to go
into the tavern to get a drink. He entered, approached the barkeep, and said
"One flin." Thom put down the gold and took up the drink. He quickly
found an empty chair, alone against the north wall that satisfied him. Thom
ignored the stares of some of the patrons of the bar. He had been in Ald
Raathim for 3 weeks, resting from one of his journies. He took the chair and
readjusted the hood to cover more of his face.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 13 2005, 03:33 AM
When Dram next enters his quarters he will find 100 Septims and
a note on which is written the name ‘Isidor.’
If anyone should happen upon Arynel they may overhear the Breton mumbling
something about merchants being too poor to pay full price for glass.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 13 2005, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 12 2005, 05:05 PM)
PLaas almost laughed, it was hilarious. "The fool." He
said. The fool had just been arrested for waving his axe around like an idiot.
He settled down after Isidor had been led away. HE continued to sip his mead.
HE liked his mead.
He's going to get himself in more trouble than he realizes one day. Anya
thought. I hope I'm there.
Wanting to find out more about the mainland, Anya headed towards the library
Loranna mentioned. The she was never the most scholarly of elves, but she could
comprehend some text, and pictures were simple enough.
Posted by: syronj Jul 13 2005, 04:49 AM
Shaka returned to the castle for a dinner of mudcrab cakes and saltrice, then
decided to stop by the library. As ever, it was a serene room lit by the amber
glow of the reading lanterns. Shaka had changed into a robe before walking to
the library.
When he saw Anya looking through a large illustrated folio, he greeted her
quietly. "Anya, did you find you could summon Lotus again?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 13 2005, 04:54 AM
Before going to sleep, Isidor sat up in his cell, thinking. This
behavior had to stop, and he knew it. This type of thing would never happen
again, unless one of his friend's was squirting blood. He looked to the roof
and then went to sleep.
Posted by: AND Jul 13 2005, 04:56 AM
It was getting late. Plaas needed a place to stay. He stood up
and walked towards the bartender to rent a room. "I would like to rent a
stay, please." Plaas said.
"That will be ten drakes." The bartender said.
"Sure." Plaas reached into his pocket adn pulled out ten coins and
put then on the counter.
"Thank you, here is your room." The bartender gave Plaas a set of
keys.
"No, thank you." Plaas took teh keys and went to his room downstairs.
He needed a good night sleep. IT had been a long time since he had slept on a
bed, adn he would enjoy it.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 13 2005, 05:05 AM
At about that time Hulayn and the other three had set up shop in
the residence of the town's local recluse. He was a grizzled old Dunmer and
only left his house once a month to buy food. So slaying him was quite easy. It
would be several weeks before anyone even noticed he disappeared. The corpse
was down in the cellar.
Hulayn layed out the parchment Falco had given him out on the dining room
table. "Well mates, looks like ole' Falco came through for us. What kind
of a moron would make Falco a security consultant? This parchment has guard
schedules, patrol tims, routes, maps of the castle, hell it even has the location
of all of its Valuables. Plus Falco will give us an updated version every day.
Well mates we can rob that place blind and we can't lose! We needn't worry
about him ratting us out either. He's in to far already, he hasn't got the
guts. Now tonight we should get the West wing at aproximately 12:26 A.M. Right
when the guard changes. There'll be a five minute lapse of guards there. We can
get in, rob tthe place blind and leave without worry." He raised a glass
of brandy, Drink up mates! "By the time we're done with this town we'll
all be rich!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 13 2005, 09:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 12 2005, 08:49 PM)
Shaka returned to the castle for a dinner of mudcrab cakes and
saltrice, then decided to stop by the library. As ever, it was a serene
room lit by the amber glow of the reading lanterns. Shaka had changed
into a robe before walking to the library.
When he saw Anya looking through a large illustrated folio, he greeted her
quietly. "Anya, did you find you could summon Lotus again?"
So enthralled by her studying, she almost jumped when Shaka greeted her. Shame
on you, you should remain more aware. You know better. she silently scolded
herself.
"Erm, yes, I tried after I got my spear back, and he came just fine... but
he's.. well... different. And I'm not sure how."
Posted by: syronj Jul 13 2005, 05:00 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 13 2005, 03:36 AM)
So enthralled by her studying, she almost jumped when Shaka
greeted her. Shame on you, you should remain more aware. You know better. she
silently scolded herself.
"Erm, yes, I tried after I got my spear back, and he came just fine... but
he's.. well... different. And I'm not sure how."
He sat down at the oaken trestle table. "Different how? I have a theory
about his color, for what it's worth. Maybe he's sky blue as a camouflage, now
that the skies have been cleaned of the Blight. Cliffracers before may have
evolved into dark red and black in order to blend into the worst of the
Ashlands. . . . Just a thought that was kicking around."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 13 2005, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 13 2005, 09:00 AM)
He sat down at the oaken trestle table. "Different
how? I have a theory about his color, for what it's worth. Maybe
he's sky blue as a camouflage, now that the skies have been cleaned of the
Blight. Cliffracers before may have evolved into dark red and black in
order to blend into the worst of the Ashlands. . . .
Just a thought that was kicking around."
"That sounds possible. Honestly I never put much thought into cliff
racers. As for different, well, he's changed color. I went into an alley way to
check on him. When I called him, he came in a faint fireball glow. And now he
has red linings along his skin. I'm not too sure why though. Here, let me show
you."
Calling Lotus, a slightly impetuous act, he came, but without the same grandier
of last time. He was still blue with red markings, almost similar to tribal
tattoos.
"Odd, he didn't do the glow thing this time." she remarked, more than
confused now.
Posted by: syronj Jul 13 2005, 09:24 PM
Summoning Lotus didn't quite cause a panic, but a few of the
library patrons shot to their feet. After a moment, they shrugged and picked up
their books, moving to tables farther away.
Shaka reached out and scratched Lotus on the head. "Whose little killing
machine are you, boyo?" he said, smiling. More serious, he said to Anya:
"You've got me, Anya. Dark red is kind of a daedric color, but I don't
know the significance of these markings either. Maybe one of the other mages
could figure it out. I wonder if he has some kind of fire powers or resistance
now . . .."
He glanced at the elfin woman with the tattooed cheek. Cute, he thought. The
fluting Bosmer voice always suited their women better.
"Sorry to disturb you, Anya. I'll let you get back to your reading."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 12:18 AM
"Thank you Shaka. I was thinking about seeing, well,
Loranna as soon as possible, if I can ever find her. As much as I couldn't care
for her at the moment, she's the only person I know that might have an idea. I
didn't mind the interuption, though, these books are rather difficult."
she answered, grateful for the interuption.
Noticing the stir she caused with Lotus, she released him, silently cursing her
behavior. I'm not in Morrowind anymore, she though, I'll need to be
more carfeul.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:28 AM
Loranna's Castle - Study
Loranna listens to the report from the guard with a nuetral expression; a
ruckus in the tavern soon after she and Nalion had left, Isidor locked up for
the night to cool his heels, Dram looking for Falco to follow up on what had
happened.
What the hell is going on? Loranna wonders. "I see; yes, spread the
word that I'd like to speak to Falco as well - and Isidor when he gets out
tomorrow. Thank you."
... Hrn; why do we always seem to get rambunctious while in quiet towns ...
Loranna wonders. Bad enough my father got into a brawl while we were on
Vvardenfell.
She would have to think of something; she remembers Aricyn's words to her about
too many loose swords rattling around in one spot. Maybe it was time the Lady
of the Castle started doing what noblewomen tended to do, and send heroes out
on quests ...
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 13 2005, 06:18 PM)
Noticing the stir she caused with Lotus, she released him,
silently cursing her behavior. I'm not in Morrowind anymore, she though,
I'll need to be more carfeul.
Shaka could tell from her scent and body language that she was worried about
having summoned her cliffracer. "It's okay," he told her. "I
have the feeling the people of this castle are used to unusual events.
I'll be sure to tell Loranna that I was the one interested in seeing Lotus, in
the event anyone complains. But asking Loranna about Lotus' markings is all
yours."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 12:54 AM
Isidor was sleeping lightly in his cell, when he heard a creak,
than a footstep. He sat straight up, grabbing around for a weapon. Before he
could pick up a weapon, a voice came from the darkness "Put it down, Nord.
We could kill you before you could even touch it." Isidor stood up;
"Who is this?" The voice laughed, "That is unimportant. We have
questions for you, Nord, not the other way around." Isidor, feeling
helpless without his axe, said nothing. "You travel with Dres Loranna,
correct?" Isidor said nothing, but the voice seemed to know. "Your
silence makes no difference. We have certain....clients...that would like
Loranna "taken care of"." Isidor felt anger course through his
veins. He lunged foward into the darkness, and the voice laughed again.
"Foolish Nord." Isidor sat on the floor, swearing. "What do you
want from me?" The voice was silent, then spoke "Plainly? To kill
her." Isidor was shocked, "What? I would never kill Loranna." The
voice did not respond, and Isidor heard a crack.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:33 AM
Falco was still sitting in the dark bar corner. He had been
contemplating the betrayal he had committed. What am I doing? I am going to
betray the only people to ever trust me. All so I can free myself from a debt
to a murdering criminal. This isn't how I was raised. It goes against whatever
honor I have left. I should never have been this selfish. My companions deserve
better than this. They've only been good to me and I betrayed their trust. I
can't do this. I won't do it. I will stop this from happening. I'd rather do
that with a clear conscience. Hulayn is a ruthless murderer and he could kill
many. I won't let people die due to my selfishness and cowardice. I must tell
this to Dram so he can be prepared. He stood and began to leave the bar.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 07:33 PM)
Falco was still sitting in the dark bar corner. He had been
contemplating the betrayal he had committed. What am I doing? I am going to
betray the only people to ever trust me. All so I can free myself from a debt
to a murdering criminal. This isn't how I was raised. It goes against whatever
honor I have left. I should never have been this selfish. My companions deserve
better than this. They've only been good to me and I betrayed their trust. I
can't do this. I won't do it. I will stop this from happening. I'd rather do
that with a clear conscience. Hulayn is a ruthless murderer and he could kill
many. I won't let people die due to my selfishness and cowardice. I must tell
this to Dram so he can be prepared. He stood and began to leave the bar.
Falco finds Dram as he leaves the bar - nearly running into the armored Dunmer.
"Going somewhere?" Dram asks with a raised eyebrow. "I was
hoping to talk to you."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 03:35 PM)
Falco finds Dram as he leaves the bar - nearly running into the
armored Dunmer.
"Going somewhere?" Dram asks with a raised eyebrow. "I was
hoping to talk to you."
Falco spoke hurredly, "Dram listen to me there will be a robbery within
the next half-hour of the castle's west wing. You must rouse the guards an get
them there as fast as possible. Their leader, Hulayn won't hesitate about
killing anyone in his way. Now go you must hurry."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 07:40 PM)
Falco spoke hurredly, "Dram listen to me there will be a
robbery within the next half-hour of the castle's west wing. You must rouse the
guards an get them there as fast as possible. Their leader, Hulayn won't
hesitate about killing anyone in his way. Now go you must hurry."
Dram just raises his other eyebrow. "How did you come to know this?"
he asks, staring at Falco thoughtfully.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 03:42 PM)
Dram just raises his other eyebrow. "How did you come
to know this?" he asks, staring at Falco thoughtfully.
"Because I was the one who told them how to get in! When they are stopped
arrest me but for now we must stop him. If we don't take him down here and now
he could very well kill again."
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 01:45 AM
Plaas awoke in teh middle of teh night. The bed was too soft. He
was used to hard materials. HE stood up. Since he couldn't sleep, he might as
well look around in teh castle. The library had a map of Ald Raathim. Plaas put
on his Chitin helmet which hid his face. HE then started to mumble in a low
voice, immitating a nord as best he could. HE did not watn anyone else to
recognize him. Then he walked out. When he reached the castle, it was dim and
low-lit. HE then walked towards an Altmer to ask directions to the library. The
Altmer chuckled and pointed to the door directly behind him. Plaas opened it
and then asked the librarian for a map of Ald Raathim. She pointed to a random
book laying on a table. Plaas sat down. Ald Raathim was a large place...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 07:45 PM)
Because I was the one who told them how to get in! When
they are stopped arrest me but for now we must stop him. If we don't take
him down here and now he could very well kill again.
"I see," Dram says, putting a hand on Falco's shoulder.
"I hereby promote you to guard for the night," he says with a faint
grin. "We'll figure out whether you get to grace the dungoens in the
morning. Now then, to the castle please ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 03:46 PM)
"I see," Dram says, putting a hand on Falco's
shoulder.
"I hereby promote you to guard for the night," he says with a faint
grin. "We'll figure out whether you get to grace the dungoens in the
morning. Now then, to the castle please ..."
Though Falco was small he was quite a fast runner and took off at quite an
astounding speed towards the castle with Dram.
Meanwhile...
Outside the castle the castle The four bandits were awaiting the time for the
robbery. Salis spoke, "If that Falco gave us false info I'll skin'im
alive!"
Hulayn put his hand on Salis's shoulder and spoke " I believ I have
reserved that honor. But he won't betray us. He hasn't got the guts! Now
silence we have 20 minutes to go."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 07:51 PM)
Though Falco was small he was quite a fast runner and took off
at quite an astounding speed towards the castle with Dram.
Meanwhile...
Outside the castle the castle The four bandits were awaiting the time for the
robbery. Salis spoke, "If that Falco gave us false info I'll skin'im
alive!"
Hulayn put his hand on Salis's shoulder and spoke " I believ I have
reserved that honor. But he won't betray us. He hasn't got the guts! Now
silence we have 20 minutes to go."
Dram moves rather fast for a man wearing armor, and rather quietly to boot.
As the two reach the castle, Dram confers briefly with another guard, who nods
and runs off. Dram is left alone with Falco; his hand drifts down to the hilt
of his ebony sword.
"You first," he says.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:09 AM
Hulayn nodded to Ra'Sirr. The khajiit made the ten-foot climb to
the window with ease. he was an experrt theif and removed a tiny saw from his
satchel. He used the tiny hand-held saw to easily cut through the bars on the
window. He then tossed a ropeddown to the others. They each climbed in with
loot sacks on their backs.
They began looting the West wing, wich happened to be the treasury. There were
many large piles of gold and jewels in there. Although it was lit only by
moonlight the thieves had no trouble at all finding any loot. Hulayn smirked
and mumbled to himself, "easy as pie."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 08:09 PM)
Hulayn nodded to Ra'Sirr. The khajiit made the ten-foot climb to
the window with ease. he was an experrt theif and removed a tiny saw from his
satchel. He used the tiny hand-held saw to easily cut through the bars on the
window. He then tossed a ropeddown to the others. They each climbed in with
loot sacks on their backs.
They began looting the West wing, wich happened to be the treasury. There were
many large piles of gold and jewels in there. Although it was lit only by
moonlight the thieves had no trouble at all finding any loot. Hulayn smirked
and mumbled to himself, "easy as pie."
"My thoughts exactly," comes a grating Dunmer voice; two guards have
arrived, with Dram (and hopefully, Falco) coming up but a short moment later.
"Drop the loot and your weapons," Dram says, ebony sword out.
"The game's up."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 04:15 PM)
"My thoughts exactly," comes a grating Dunmer voice;
two guards have arrived, with Dram (and hopefully, Falco) coming up but a short
moment later.
"Drop the loot and your weapons," Dram says, ebony sword out.
"The game's up."
Hulayn merly laughed. "You really think you can stop me? Salis take him
out." Salis shot his bow right into the shoulder of one of the Dunmer
guards. He dropped his sword and screamed. Within a second Ra'Sirr had a knife
to his neck. It was the same young new guard Falco had popped out and scared
several days before "Hulayn spoke, " If you don't want him to die
you'll let us all out of here now!"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 08:20 PM)
Hulayn merly laughed. "You really think you can stop me?
Salis take him out." Salis shot his bow right into the shoulder of one of
the Dunmer guards. He dropped his sword and screamed. Within a second Ra'Sirr
had a knife to his neck. It was the same young new guard Falco had popped out
and scared several days before "Hulayn spoke, " If you don't
want him to die you'll let us all out of here now!"
The guard with the arrow in his shoulder grimaces, the knife pricking the skin
on his throat.
The second guard, standing next to the first, responds by pushing the pointy
end of his ebony shortsword into Ra'Sirr, while Dram casts a regen spell on the
held guard to prevent him from dying should his throat get cut. Dram is
thankful he took the time to practice his Restoration magic.
"Take them out," he orders, watching Falco out of the corner of his
eye; the guard with the arrow in his shoulder pulls out his own dagger to fight
Ra'Sirr while the second guard turns to face the remaining three, Dram already
preparing another spell.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 08:27 PM)
"Take them out," he orders, watching Falco out of the corner of his
eye; the guard with the arrow in his shoulder pulls out his own dagger to fight
Ra'Sirr while the second guard turns to face the remaining three, Dram already
preparing another spell.
Shaka turned over in his bed, trying again to get comfortable in one not meant
for an Argonian frame. Unnoticed by him, one of the Glass wards set in his left
arm flashes for a moment. As Shaka was not directly under attack, his wards had
not fully activated.
He drifted under again. . . .
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 02:34 AM
Some murmuring echoed throughout the castle. The sound was
bouncing off the stone walls of the castle. It came to Plaas. Plaas immediately
stood up and started to run towards the sound. Hopefully, he would not get
there too late.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:38 AM
Falco immediately jumped to the ground, knowing Salis had fired
off an arrow. "Dram kill the archer!" zHe then hopped up and charged
at the bandits whilst Salis reloaded. His saber was meant by Hulayn's. The two
of them began batting in the pitchdark using their sense of sound to determine where
their opponent's sword was. They battled back and forth across the room.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 08:38 PM)
Falco immediately jumped to the ground, knowing Salis had fired
off an arrow. "Dram kill the archer!" zHe then hopped up and charged
at the bandits whilst Salis reloaded. His saber was meant by Hulayn's. The two
of them began batting in the pitchdark using their sense of sound to determine
where their opponent's sword was. They battled back and forth across the room.
Salis aims his arrow at the guard stabbing Ra'Sirr with an ebony shortsword,
when Dram fires off a powerful Disintegrate Weapon spell, reducing Salis's
longbow to a pitted and string-snapped piece of junk.
"Fetcher; that was my favorite bow," Salis snarls, drawing his blade.
"That was also the last of my magicka," Dram notes, raising his own
sword. "Not that it matters."
Salis sneers. "S'wit ..." Ebony clashes against steel as the two
Dunmer exchange blows. Once, twice the blades clash, and then Salis sees his
opening and drives his blade at Dram's throat ...
... to hit empty air, as Dram deftly sidesteps and cleaves off Salis's head in
one smooth motion.
The two other guards take out Ra'Sirr, Falco was fighting Hulayn. Wait ...
where was the Orc ...
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 02:48 AM
Plaas ran up the many stairs leading to the sounds. When he got
there, there were four bandits, the argonian named Falco, and three guards.
Falco was battling another ARgonian, Plaas could barely make out his face. A
guard that looked like a higher rank than two others was charging an archer,
and two guards were battling an agile Khajiit. The Orc bandit was creeping
around. Plaas saw him go behind the higher ranking guard and raise his axe.
Plaas took out his bow and arrow and immediately shot at the ORc. The orc
screamed but did not die. HE turned around and looked directly at Plaas. The
Orc began to charge. Plaas immediately took out a throwing dagger from his
belt. Then he threw it. The dagger sailed through the air, and then landed in
the Orc's throat. The Orc stopped, felt his neck and then fell, dead. Loranna
was not here, and Plaas' part in this was done. HE turned and jogged back to
the library.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:03 AM
The two guards swiftly cut down the Khajiit Ra'Sirr. Finally it
was just Hulayn and Falco. Falco eventually began pushing Hulayn back into the
beam of moonlight comoing through the window, the only light in the room.
"Hulayn smiled, "You can't beat me Falco I taught you everything you
know about saber combat. I'll wear you down eventually my traitorous little
friend." Their sbaers met at each blow. Left, right, up, down, left,
thust, parry, dodger, block.... Finally their blades locked at the hilt and the
two began pushing forward trying to finish the duel. (Think the saber lock from
Star wars.) Falco's physical strength was no match for the older argonian's and
his blade was being pushed back. Suddenly Falco smiled and spun the hilt 360
degrees around, disarming Hulayn. The older argonian reached for a knife at his
side when Falco's saber took his left hand. He fell on the ground. Falco put
his blade to Hulayn''s neck. Tears of pain came from Hulayn's eyes as he begged
for mercy, "Please Falco spare my life. I will do anything, just don't
kill me!"
Falco lowered his saber, "Release me from my debt to you." Hulayn
nodded. Falco spoke again, "Then I spare your life but you will go to the
gaurds to pay for your crimes." Falco turned to walk back to Dram when
Hulayn's right hand shot to his dagger. He leaped at falco's back. Too bad for
him Falco already knew that Hulayn coldn't be trusted. He spn around and
impaled Hulayn through the heart on his saber.
Atroucious spelling I know. I think I even misspeled atrocious.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 09:03 PM)
The two guards swiftly cut down the Khajiit Ra'Sirr. Finally it
was just Hulayn and Falco. Falco eventually began pushing Hulayn back into the
beam of moonlight comoing through the window, the only light in the room.
"Hulayn smiled, "You can't beat me Falco I taught you everything you
know about saber combat. I'll wear you down eventually my traitorous little
friend." Their sbaers met at each blow. Left, right, up, down, left,
thust, parry, dodger, block.... Finally their blades locked at the hilt and the
two began pushing forward trying to finish the duel. (Think the saber lock from
Star wars.) Falco's physical strength was no match for the older
argonian's and his blade was being pushed back. Suddenly Falco smiled and
spun the hilt 360 degrees around, disarming Hulayn. The older argonian reached
for a knife at his side when Falco's saber took his left hand. He fell on the
ground. Falco put his blade to Hulayn''s neck. Tears of pain came from Hulayn's
eyes as he begged for mercy, "Please Falco spare my life. I will do
anything, just don't kill me!"
Falco lowered his saber, "Release me from my debt to you."
Hulayn nodded. Falco spoke again, "Then I spare your life but you will go
to the gaurds to pay for your crimes." Falco turned to walk back to Dram
when Hulayn's right hand shot to his dagger. He leaped at falco's back. Too bad
for him Falco already knew that Hulayn coldn't be trusted. He spn around and
impaled Hulayn through the heart on his saber.
Dram nods, his red eyes seeming to look on with approval. "Swiftly
settled; well done serjos. The Lady may not have even been roused."
"Clean up," he orders his guards, who immediately begin carting the
bodies off. Dram, meanwhile, looks to Falco. "I am happy I didn't have to
skewer you after all," he says, his tone calm as always.
Looking over the slain, Dram notes that the Orc had an unknown arrow and knife
in him; well, Dram had had the foresight to keep a guard in reserve, in case
Falco had turned out to be less than trustworthy. He would see what that guard
had to report on the mysterious arrow and knife as soon as he tended to current
details.
Looking back to Falco, Dram says "So, these were the gentlemen who accosted
you earlier today, I take it."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:12 AM
Falco nodded. He put his hands forward for cuffing. (Do they
even have handcuffs in Tamriel?) "I suppose its time to imprison me for my
crime."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 09:12 PM)
Falco nodded. He put his hands forward for cuffing. (Do they
even have handcuffs in Tamriel?) "I suppose its time to imprison me for my
crime."
Dram gets a thoughtful look on his face. "Hmm ... very well then."
He leaves his men to finish the cleanup and escorts Falco back to the
jailhouse, whereupon he puts Falco in the cell across from Isidor.
"Gentlemen, you shall be released at dawn," Dram says, pulling up a
chair and sitting himself down. "I believe under the circumstances that a
good word can be put in the Lady's ear regarding the situation tonight
..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 09:18 PM)
Dram gets a thoughtful look on his face. "Hmm ...
very well then."
He leaves his men to finish the cleanup and escorts Falco back to the
jailhouse, whereupon he puts Falco in the cell across from Isidor.
"Gentlemen, you shall be released at dawn," Dram says, pulling up a
chair and sitting himself down. "I believe under the circumstances
that a good word can be put in the Lady's ear regarding the situation tonight
..."
"Thank ye, Dram." Turning to face Falco he says, in a coy manner
"What brings you here?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 13 2005, 05:21 PM)
Thank ye, Dram." Turning to face Falco he says, in a
coy manner "What brings you here?
Falco outlined the events preciding his arrival, "Sorry about getting you
imprisoned Isidor."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:31 AM
Shaka had caught several hours' sleep but decided he couldn't
sleep any longer. He threw on a robe and walked through the castle corridors
for a while. Maybe if he went out to the battlements and looked at the stars .
. . .
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 09:23 PM)
Falco outlined the events preciding his arrival, "Sorry
about getting you imprisoned Isidor."
"Imprisoned, humiliated, and generally disgraced. So I was right, and you
told me to [censored] off?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 13 2005, 05:34 PM)
Imprisoned, humiliated, and generally disgraced. So I was
right, and you told me to [censored] off?
Falco smiled, "If you recall I never used the phrase "[censored]
off" I instead made a death threat."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 09:36 PM)
Falco smiled, "If you recall I never used the phrase
"[censored] off" I instead made a death threat."
"You've lost my trust, Falco and you want be likely to regain it anytime
soon."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 13 2005, 05:38 PM)
You've lost my trust, Falco and you want be likely to
regain it anytime soon.
"Well since your trust doesn't function as currency I think I'll live.
However Isidor I am sorry I did that. I know now I shouldn't have betrayed you
like that."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:43 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 09:41 PM)
Well since your trust doesn't function as currency I think
I'll live. However Isidor I am sorry I did that. I know now I shouldn't have
betrayed you like that.
"Very well." He turns over, and tries to go sleep.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 03:53 AM
Thom quietly had followed the Argonian and Dram, just to see
what each was capable of. The Ranger stealthily ran behind the two, letting
them lead him. As they entered the castle with the guards, the comotion allowed
Thom to use the same rope that the bandits had left hanging from the window.
Staying in the shadows, Thom watched as the bandits were systematically slain.
"Impressive." Thom thought. The whole battle, Thom had his hands on
his Daedric Claymore, he named Orome, just in case his abilities were needed,
but as it turned out, they were not. Thom continued to follow Dram and the
Argonian to the jail house, where he heard the sentencing. Thom waited for the
guard to exit before entering himself. Once inside, Thom hid in the shadows and
waited for the time. The time became right, and Thom spoke from the shadows.
"Hello, serjos. I hear you both are part of the group that just arrived
from Vvardenfell. Tell me, where is your leader? I would like to speak with
her."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:59 AM
Waking up, Anya decided to find Loranna to ask about Lotus. She
began to look for her estate room, which would obviously be the first place to
look. She knew a little more about the manor, but was still slightly lost.
After asking a few gaurds which direction to go, she headed off to find
Loranna.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 13 2005, 05:53 PM)
Thom quietly had followed the Argonian and Dram, just to see
what each was capable of. The Ranger stealthily ran behind the two, letting
them lead him. As they entered the castle with the guards, the comotion allowed
Thom to use the same rope that the bandits had left hanging from the window.
Staying in the shadows, Thom watched as the bandits were systematically slain. "Impressive."
Thom thought. The whole battle, Thom had his hands on his Daedric Claymore, he
named Orome, just in case his abilities were needed, but as it turned out, they
were not. Thom continued to follow Dram and the Argonian to the jail house,
where he heard the sentencing. Thom waited for the guard to exit before
entering himself. Once inside, Thom hid in the shadows and waited for the time.
The time became right, and Thom spoke from the shadows. "Hello, serjos. I
hear you both are part of the group that just arrived from Vvardenfell. Tell
me, where is your leader? I would like to speak with her."
Falco was half-asleep and didn't much care who was talking. "Loranna is
probably in her room" He said befre going back to bed.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:39 AM
It was morning, and Isidor had just been released from his cell
by Dram. The crisp morning air greeted him, and he breathed in deep.
"Ah." Dram had told him that Loranna wanted to speak with him. He
made his way to her quarters.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:47 AM
Several of the paths around Ald Raathim wound their way upwards in elevation,
climbing up into the nearby mountains, and at the peak of one of these a Breton
sat on a smooth boulder watching as Magnus rose to signify the dawn.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:55 AM
In early morning, Shaka sat in the dining area with a mug of
ground wickwheat. It had been good to see the constellations strewn across the
sky, with little interference from torches or lanterns. Knowing the day would
warm up, he was once again dressed in tunic and kilt.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 05:46 PM
Thom woke in his camp outside of town. It was a long, stealthy
night for him, but he still woke before the sun had risen. Thom gathered his
equpiment and headed torward town.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:20 PM
Plaas awoke to the sun. AS his eyelids opened, he realized that
he had fallen asleep in the library. He was on the map. But now, at least he
knew the city of Ald Raathim better. Plaas headed back to teh tavern. He needed
his stuff, he needed food, adn he needed his fishing pole to fish.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:34 AM
Shaka was walking through the corridors of the castle, debating
whether to check in with Loranna. He stepped out into the courtyard for a
moment.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 12:40 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 06:34 PM)
Shaka was walking through the corridors of the castle, debating
whether to check in with Loranna. He stepped out into the courtyard for a
moment.
The mid morning sun silhouetted the approaching form of a Dunmer woman as she
made her way through the courtyards of the Castle Ald Raathim. Though her face
was fair, as much as a Dark Elf’s could be, it was lined with worry, and her
hair was disheveled. Her eyes, though red, lacked fire, and she was alone.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:45 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 06:40 PM)
The mid morning sun silhouetted the approaching form of a Dunmer
woman as she made her way through the courtyards of the Castle Ald Raathim.
Though her face was fair, as much as a Dark Elf’s could be, it was lined with
worry, and her hair was disheveled. Her eyes, though red, lacked fire,
and she was alone.
Shaka snapped out of his reverie for a moment when he saw the woman. She didn't
fit the usual run of Ald Raathim civilians. She looks as if something is
troubling her, he thought. A shame that Loranna isn't on her rounds of the
city, apparently, or this woman might be able to air her concerns . . . .
Posted by: AND Today, 12:46 AM
Plaas sat, bored, on the docks of Ald Raathim. His fishing pole
was still, Plaas drifted into a sleep.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 06:45 PM)
Shaka snapped out of his reverie for a moment when he saw the
woman. She didn't fit the usual run of Ald Raathim civilians. She
looks as if something is troubling her, he thought. A shame that Loranna
isn't on her rounds of the city, apparently, or this woman might be able to air
her concerns . . . .
The woman drew out a small money purse and looked at it with disdain, as if its
contents had been, sadly, exactly as she expected. Returning the purse to her
waist, the Dunmer lifed her ashen hand to shield her eyes from the sun as she
looked off in the distance, it was as if she thought a hero would be borne on
the rising sun.
There did not seem to be anyone coming.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:51 AM
The guards watched the dunmer woman but didn't try to approach
her. After a moment, Shaka walked across the cobblestones.
"Can we help you, sera?"
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 06:51 PM)
The guards watched the dunmer woman but didn't try to approach
her. After a moment, Shaka walked across the cobblestones.
"Can we help you, sera?"
The Dunmer woman looked towards Shaka, a forlorn expression on her face. She
opened her mouth and suddenly fell into a fit of coughs, as if she had not
spoken for days.
“My name is Sadene Reram,” she said at last, gulping down a breath of air
before continuing, “I seek aid, though I do not know how one such as you could
be any help.”
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:58 AM
Fustrated with the lack of finding Loranna, Anya decided to go
have some fun.
Finding the local tradehouse, she purchased hersefl a Longbow and some steel
arrows.
Heading off to the target range, she praticed for a while. Nice, I know wood
elves were naturals at this, but it's much easier and funner than I thought it
was. Beats getting close to trouble that melee weapons require. she
though, pleased with her natural talent at archery.
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:00 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 06:56 PM)
The Dunmer woman looked towards Shaka, a forlorn expression on
her face. She opened her mouth and suddenly fell into a fit of coughs, as
if she had not spoken for days.
“My name is Sadene Reram,” she said at last, gulping down a breath of air
before continuing, “I seek aid, though I do not know how one such as you could
be any help.”
Shaka smiled slightly as he studied the dunmer. Loranna and this town seem to
attract their share of strays, he thought. "Why don't you tell me what's
wrong and we'll see if a lizard can be helpful after all," he said.
Under the careworn face of the woman seemed to lie character.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 01:11 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 07:00 PM)
Shaka smiled slightly as he studied the dunmer. Loranna
and this town seem to attract their share of strays, he thought.
"Why don't you tell me what's wrong and we'll see if a lizard can be
helpful after all," he said.
Under the careworn face of the woman seemed to lie character.
Sadene Reram eyed Shaka for a moment, and it seemed at last as if she was going
to walk on by and say nothing. But then she spoke.
“I used to live on Vvardenfell, I traveled with the entourage for a time, and I
was witness to what happened at Vivec city. My cousin of the like age, Nadene,
fell and worshipped Azura, but I and my husband Arvyne fled, and by some
miracle we escaped with our lives. We left for the mainland, and pooled our
money to by a small farm, where we lived and worked for a time.”
It seemed at that moment as if a tiny spark of vigor glistened in her eyes, but
it was quick to depart.
“All was well, but then they came, those men. Soldiers, bandits, is there any
difference? They put a curse on the place, I swear it, for now my husbands
crops do not sprout, and our little child is of stunted growth. I do not
understand this thing; I do not understand it at all. I do not know how you
could be of help, how anyone could, but I have heard tell there are some here
that can work miracles. That is what I need, now, a miracle.”
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 07:11 PM)
“All was well, but then they came, those men. Soldiers,
bandits, is there any difference? They put a curse on the place, I swear
it, for now my husbands crops do not sprout, and our little child is of stunted
growth. I do not understand this thing; I do not understand it at
all. I do not know how you could be of help, how anyone could, but I have
heard tell there are some here that can work miracles. That is what I
need, now, a miracle.”
Shaka was silent for the moment, weighing the options. Another refugee family
then. He tended to forget how he had been insulated from the Blue Dawn by
distance and lack of family ties.
Maybe Anya could help me investigate, he thought, or Reichi, Isidor, or the
others.
"Sera, I can't promise miracles, but you've come to the right place. You
seem worn from your trip. Do you need to wash up in the castle and get
something to eat, while I try to find my friends?"
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 01:20 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 07:19 PM)
Shaka was silent for the moment, weighing the options.
Another refugee family then. He tended to forget how he had been
insulated from the Blue Dawn by distance and lack of family ties.
Maybe Anya could help me investigate, he thought, or Aki, Isidor, or the
others.
"Sera, I can't promise miracles, but you've come to the right place.
You seem worn from your trip. Do you need to wash up in the castle and
get something to eat, while I try to find my friends?"
“I would like that, yes,” Sadene answered with hopeless expression, “though I
fear I cannot, I have almost no money.”
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:24 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 07:20 PM)
“I would like that, yes,” Sadene answered with hopeless expression,
“though I fear I cannot, I have almost no money.”
Shaka walked with her past the guards into the castle and looked for some
servants. "It's not about the money with us. It's our duty to help the
people of Daruhn." Of course, Shaka remembered the party had just gotten
back from some fund-raising on Vvardenfell, but this wasn't the time to try to
explain.
Shaka found a motherly-looking servant to help Sadene, who took the woman to
the castle baths while Shaka walked to the common area near the guest rooms to
look for the group.
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:37 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 07:24 PM)
Shaka found a motherly-looking servant to help Sadene, who took
the woman to the castle baths while Shaka walked to the common area near the
guest rooms to look for the group.
Reichi sat on a chair in the common area, leaning back on the chair and looking
rather relaxed. His head was on his lap and his weapons sheathed.
When Shaka entered he looked up. "Heyas Shaka," he greeted.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 03:24 PM)
Shaka walked with her past the guards into the castle and looked
for some servants. "It's not about the money with us. It's our
duty to help the people of Daruhn." Of course, Shaka remembered the
party had just gotten back from some fund-raising on Vvardenfell, but this
wasn't the time to try to explain.
Shaka found a motherly-looking servant to help Sadene, who took the woman to
the castle baths while Shaka walked to the common area near the guest rooms to
look for the group.
It was not long before he found Falco munching an apple whilst sitting back on
a bench. "Morning Shaka. Hear aout the little robbery last night?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:39 AM
"Don't move!" Anya yelled. Letting off an arrow near
Shaka's head. She smiled as as it quivvered in some wood it had buried itself
in.
"I never knew I was so good at this archery thing. After that mess in
Vvardefell with PLaas, I decided to try it myself." Noting the look on his
face, "Oh come on, don't give me that look. It was never close enough to
hurt you. So... what is going on anyway, you're less than you're usual chipper
self right now."
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 14 2005, 07:37 PM)
Reichi sat on a chair in the common area, leaning back on the
chair and looking rather relaxed. His head was on his lap and his weapons
sheathed.
When Shaka entered he looked up. "Heyas Shaka," he greeted.
"Well met, Reichi. If you're getting as antsy as the rest of us, you'll
probably be glad to hear a mystery has dropped into our laps. A dunmer refugee
family is having trouble with bandits . . . but it sounds as if there's more to
it than that. Something about a 'curse' on their land. . . ." Suddenly
Shaka heard the whistle of an arrow --
"Don't move!" Anya yelled. Letting off an arrow near Shaka's head.
She smiled as as it quivvered in some wood it had buried itself in.
"I never knew I was so good at this archery thing. After that mess in
Vvardefell with PLaas, I decided to try it myself." Noting the look on his
face, "Oh come on, don't give me that look. It was never close enough to
hurt you. So... what is going on anyway, you're less than you're usual chipper
self right now."
Shaka straightened up. "It's a good thing you wood elves are cute,"
he said. "You're welcome to join us."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 03:40 PM)
Well met, Reichi. If you're getting as antsy as the
rest of us, you'll probably be glad to hear a mystery has dropped into our
laps. A dunmer refugee family is having trouble with bandits .
. . but it sounds as if there's more to it than that.
Something about a 'curse' on their land.
Falco tossed the apple core to a rather surprised servant. " A curse eh?
Well I'm always up for a good adventure, providing that the reward is
sufficient of course."
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:44 AM
"Mysteries are always fun," Reichi replied, bringing
the chair back down nto all four of its legs and standing. "A Curse and
Bandits, hrmm, wonder what it could be. Only one way to find out though."
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 14 2005, 07:42 PM)
Falco tossed the apple core to a rather surprised servant.
" A curse eh? Well I'm always up for a good adventure, providing that the
reward is sufficient of course."
"The reward is the warm glow you'll get from helping the commoners,"
said Shaka, smiling. "And you'll have to fill me in later about the
robbery ... Sounds as if I missed all the commotion last night."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 05:40 PM)
Shaka straightened up. "It's a good thing you wood
elves are cute," he said. "You're welcome to join us."
"Aw, you know the way to a woman's heart, you big sweety." Anya slung
her bow across her back and strapped the small quiver to her waste. "A
curse? I haven't dealt with one of those since a Altmer hired me to help him
break one on some ruins near Sadrith Mora. I could use some fun. I haven't been
able to find Loranna today."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:47 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 03:45 PM)
The reward is the warm glow you'll get from helping the
commoners," said Shaka, smiling. "And you'll have to fill me in
later about the robbery ... Sounds as if I missed all the commotion last
night.
"Ah well. It'll surely be an interesting story to entertain the lasss with
at least. Who knows. We may even acquire a bit of loot."
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 14 2005, 07:47 PM)
Ah well. It'll surely be an interesting story to entertain
the lasss with at least. Who knows. We may even acquire a bit of loot.
"You never know what bandits might have on them," agreed Shaka.
"Sadene is getting washed up and is probably eating by now. We might as
well head out this afternoon, late though it is. I'm going to get some gear
together ... Damn, almost forgot my armor is still with the smith. I'll have to
get by with a Shield spell I guess."
Shaka thought it over. "No, I'm also going to see if I can borrow some
armor from Dram. Maybe the guards will have some extras in the armory."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:06 AM
Thom had been making his way to the castle, and was just passing
the group when he heard of there problems. He then recognized them as the group
that was from Vvardenfell. Thom carefully approached and said, "Excuse me,
but you just came from Vvardenfell right? My name is Thom; I was the one in the
jail last night. I have been looking for your leader, but haven't been able to
find her. My question is, have you made contact with a Wood Elf named Nylus in
your travels?" Thom's face switched to a look of concern.
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 14 2005, 09:06 PM)
Thom had been making his way to the castle, and was just passing
the group when he heard of there problems. He then recognized them as the group
that was from Vvardenfell. Thom carefully approached and said, "Excuse me,
but you just came from Vvardenfell right? My name is Thom; I was the one in the
jail last night. I have been looking for your leader, but haven't been able to
find her. My question is, have you made contact with a Wood Elf named Nylus in
your travels?" Thom's face switched to a look of concern.
"Can't say as I have, Thom," said Shaka, then looked over at Falco.
Jail? he thought. I missed a lot of what happened last night.
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 14 2005, 09:06 PM)
Thom had been making his way to the castle, and was just passing
the group when he heard of there problems. He then recognized them as the group
that was from Vvardenfell. Thom carefully approached and said, "Excuse me,
but you just came from Vvardenfell right? My name is Thom; I was the one in the
jail last night. I have been looking for your leader, but haven't been able to
find her. My question is, have you made contact with a Wood Elf named Nylus in
your travels?" Thom's face switched to a look of concern.
"Never met no Nylus," Reichi said, looking to Thom. "Don't see
many Wood Elves, aside from Anya and the occaisonall one i use as a human
sheild," Reichi grinned.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:16 AM
Thom smiled. "I didn't think you would have, but no harm in
asking, right? Nylus is, like me, a Ranger. He knows what he is doing I
guess." Thom's smile faded. Nylus is silently deadly, but he does what he
wants. "Well, I thank you for your answers. Now, is there anything I can
do for any of you? I am becoming restless, so I am looking for some work."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:22 AM
Isidor had been strolling the grounds and saw Reichi, Anya,
Shaka, Falco and a Dunmer talking. He walked over, pointedley ignoring Falco,
and said to Shaka "What's the news, Shaka?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:26 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 09:22 PM)
Isidor had been strolling the grounds and saw Reichi, Anya,
Shaka, Falco and a Dunmer talking. He walked over, pointedley ignoring Falco,
and said to Shaka "What's the news, Shaka?"
Shaka said, "We're heading out this afternoon to look into a bandit
situation outside of town. You're welcome to come along. I need to see if
Sadene is ready; she's the dunmer whose family is threatened."
Leaving the group to sort out what task Thom might be assigned, Shaka went to
fetch Sadene.
Shaka greeted the refreshed farmer, noticing that she had cleaned up well. That
might be the beginning of hope in her eyes. The two headed back out to the
courtyard to meet the group.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 05:26 PM)
Shaka said, "We're heading out this afternoon to look into
a bandit situation outside of town. You're welcome to come along. I
need to see if Sadene is ready; she's the dunmer whose family is
threatened."
"Why don't you come along Isidor. I think you enjoy cracking bandit skulls
don't you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 09:26 PM)
Shaka said, "We're heading out this afternoon to look into
a bandit situation outside of town. You're welcome to come along. I
need to see if Sadene is ready; she's the dunmer whose family is
threatened."
Isidor thought for a moment and then said "I've got nothing better to do,
as Loranna isn't around. Let me go and get my armor and axe, and I'll be ready
to go." He walked towards the castle, whistiling an old nordic tune.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 03:30 AM
Thanks to the Inner Sea, mainland Morrowind was sheltered from
the ash and blight that plagued Vvardenfell, and the land was much more lush
and nutrient. However, several varieties of fauna present on the island,
including guar, kagouti, and kwama could be found on the mainland, as well as a
number of other creatures, that were known to harass any party that strayed too
far from protection. It was through this terrain that Sadene Reram would lead
the others away from Ald Raathim and towards her husband’s farm.
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 09:30 PM)
Thanks to the Inner Sea, mainland Morrowind was sheltered from
the ash and blight that plagued Vvardenfell, and the land was much more lush
and nutrient. However, several varieties of fauna present on the island,
including guar, kagouti, and kwama could be found on the mainland, as well as a
number of other creatures, that were known to harass any party that strayed too
far from protection. It was through this terrain that Sadene Reram would
lead the others away from Ald Raathim and towards her husband’s farm.
Shaka watched Lotus keep pace with the group, flying above. Lotus really did
blend into the sky on a clear day, though the red markings could also be seen
faintly.
In the end, the group had decided they didn't know the Imperial ranger Thom
well enough to take him along on this quest. They would try to talk to him when
they returned.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:43 AM
Isidor marched foward, his axe gripped tightly in his hand. If
there was fighting to be done, he would do it. He tightened his grip and
steeled his resolve.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:43 AM
Though they said that they had no work, Thom had a feeling that
he should come with them, whether they knew it or not. As they left, Thom
hurried back to his camp, and very skillfully and quickly packed his equipment,
and hid what he couldn't take. It didn't take very long to be within seeing
range, so Thom used his stealth to follow, quickly and quietly behind the
group. It continued that way for a while, but it was easy for the Imperial.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 03:45 AM
After a few hours travel the group arrived at a small farmstead,
surrounded by barren fields and other produce, there was a little boy out
front, whose face seemed slightly older than his stature gave him credit.
Sadene invited the group inside, where they met her husband, Arvyne.
“Greetings,” he said to them, “Well you help us?”
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:46 AM
Shaka noticed Isidor and Falco weren't talking. There was
something going on, but Shaka would have to wait to talk to them and see why
there was bad blood now. He needed the group to hang together.
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 09:45 PM)
After a few hours travel the group arrived at a small farmstead,
surrounded by barren fields and other produce, there was a little boy out
front, whose face seemed slightly older than his stature gave him credit.
Sadene invited the group inside, where they met her husband, Arvyne.
“Greetings,” he said to them, “Well you help us?”
"As best we can," Reichi answered. "What exactly is the problem,
if you could give us full details?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:49 AM
As they group arrived at the farm, Thom hid in the limbs of a
local tree, waiting patiently. Thom knew the reason of them coming to this
particular place, and Thom figured a watcher could come in use; bandits might
just happen to make a move when the are unaware. That, and Thom didn't want
them to know he was following yet. Thom looked into the distance, and waited.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 03:51 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 14 2005, 09:46 PM)
As best we can," Reichi answered. "What exactly
is the problem, if you could give us full details?
“It is all very bad, you see,” Arvyne began, “We were doing quite well for
ourselves, we were lucky enough to get out of Vvardenfell as quick as we did,
and find this place, although that’s on account of my lucky necklace,” he
pointed an ashen finger towards an exquisite amulet attached to a chain around
his neck, “but ever since those men came by, well, neither my boy or my crops
seem to grow, and it doesn’t seem like I can finish anything I start of any
importance. It’s a curse, I tell you.”
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 09:51 PM)
“It is all very bad, you see,” Arvyne began, “We were doing
quite well for ourselves, we were lucky enough to get out of Vvardenfell as
quick as we did, and find this place, although that’s on account of my lucky
necklace,” he pointed an ashen finger towards an exquisite amulet attached to a
chain around his neck, “but ever since those men came by, well, neither my boy
or my crops seem to grow, and it doesn’t seem like I can finish anything I
start of any importance. It’s a curse, I tell you.”
"Your wife wasn't sure whether they're soldiers or bandits," said
Shaka. "I wonder if they're warriors without lords, who have turned to
banditry." Shaka looked at the necklace. It was the only possession of
this farm family that seemed unusual.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:56 AM
Falco looked around the room mentally noting there was nothing
of value. "Well your wife mentioned bandits or soldiers. Any idea where
they are?"
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:00 AM
“Well, they seemed like soldiers, Imperial soldiers,” Arvyen answered, “They
weren’t particularly rude, no more rude than any sort of mannish person is.
Didn’t really seem much like bandits at all, they just showed up one day and
needed a place to stay for the night, the three of them. They said we’d be
compensated so we gave them quarter, and they paid us and left the next day.
Headed east, last I heard they were staying at an old abandoned ruin. Didn’t
seem so bad, no, but ever since they’ve left things have gone horribly wrong.”
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:00 PM)
“Well, they seemed like soldiers, Imperial soldiers,” Arvyen
answered, “They weren’t particularly rude, no more rude than any sort of
mannish person is. Didn’t really seem much like bandits at all, they just
showed up one day and needed a place to stay for the night, the three of them.
They said we’d be compensated so we gave them quarter, and they paid us and
left the next day. Headed east, last I heard they were staying at an old
abandoned ruin. Didn’t seem so bad, no, but ever since they’ve left
things have gone horribly wrong.”
This is more complicated than I thought, Shaka mused. "It sounds as if we
need to find that ruin. These may not even be bandits."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 06:00 PM)
“Well, they seemed like soldiers, Imperial soldiers,” Arvyen
answered, “They weren’t particularly rude, no more rude than any sort of
mannish person is. Didn’t really seem much like bandits at all, they just
showed up one day and needed a place to stay for the night, the three of
them. They said we’d be compensated so we gave them quarter, and they
paid us and left the next day. Headed east, last I heard they were staying
at an old abandoned ruin. Didn’t seem so bad, no, but ever since they’ve
left things have gone horribly wrong.”
"Well the logical thing to do seems to find them. Perhaps they will shed
light on the situation.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:00 PM)
“Well, they seemed like soldiers, Imperial soldiers,” Arvyen
answered, “They weren’t particularly rude, no more rude than any sort of
mannish person is. Didn’t really seem much like bandits at all, they just
showed up one day and needed a place to stay for the night, the three of
them. They said we’d be compensated so we gave them quarter, and they
paid us and left the next day. Headed east, last I heard they were
staying at an old abandoned ruin. Didn’t seem so bad, no, but ever since
they’ve left things have gone horribly wrong.”
Isidor looked at the amulet attached to the Dunmer's neck. "Did these men
touch that necklace?"
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 10:03 PM)
Isidor looked at the amulet attached to the Dunmer's neck.
"Did these men touch that necklace?"
“Did they touch my lucky necklace? No, I don’t think so,” Arvyne answered, “I
don’t remember them ever touching it, and I don’t think it would be worth
taking, I’m sure they had more valuable things than this little necklace with
them. The only time I take it off is when I’m asleep, besides.”
The Dunmer stared at his necklace and scratched his head.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:08 AM
"Well sir kindly give us directions to the East ruin and we
shall return promptly, hopefully having spoken to and these soldiers."
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 14 2005, 10:08 PM)
Well sir kindly give us directions to the East ruin and we
shall return promptly, hopefully having spoken to and these soldiers.
"Oh, I have no idea," Arvyne answered, "Don't have much reason
to leave, and even less to go that way when I do. Just head east a ways, I'm
sure you can find it. I just want this curse to be dealt with."
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:12 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:10 PM)
Oh, I have no idea," Arvyne answered, "Don't
have much reason to leave, and even less to go that way when I do. Just
head east a ways, I'm sure you can find it. I just want this curse to be
dealt with.
Picking up his gear again, Shaka said: "Let's go. It's our only lead at
this point, though it's getting near nightfall."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:15 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:06 PM)
“Did they touch my lucky necklace? No, I don’t think so,”
Arvyne answered, “I don’t remember them ever touching it, and I don’t think it
would be worth taking, I’m sure they had more valuable things than this little
necklace with them. The only time I take it off is when I’m asleep,
besides.”
The Dunmer stared at his necklace and scratched his head.
Isidor looked at the necklace and said "May I see that? I promise to be
careful."
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 10:15 PM)
Isidor looked at the necklace and said "May I see that? I
promise to be careful."
"Why?" Arvyne asked, an inquisitive look on the Dunmer's face,
"I don't think there's any reason for you to look at my lucky necklace,
just a family heirloom, my father gave it to me."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:18 PM)
Why?" Arvyne asked, an inquisitive look on the
Dunmer's face, "I don't think there's any reason for you to look at my
lucky necklace, just a family heirloom, my father gave it to me.
Isidor looked at the man and said "I meant no harm, Serjo Arvyne. I simply
though that this necklace is the cause of your troubles. Somehow.... I think it
is."
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 10:20 PM)
Isidor looked at the man and said "I meant no harm, Serjo
Arvyne. I simply though that this necklace is the cause of your troubles.
Somehow.... I think it is."
While the others were finishing talking to the family, Shaka stepped out onto
the porch. He adjusted the borrowed guard's cuirass.
Shaka didn't see the stealthy figure approach ....
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 10:20 PM)
Isidor looked at the man and said "I meant no harm, Serjo
Arvyne. I simply though that this necklace is the cause of your troubles.
Somehow.... I think it is."
Arvyne’s fire-red eyes grew wide as he stepped back unconsciously and put a
protective hand over the amulet.
“That’s absurd!” The Dunmer said, “No, no, it’s witchcraft or sorcery or
necromancer or some such magic. This is a lucky necklace, you hear that? Lucky!
It helped my father before me and it helped me and my wife escape from
Vvardenfell with our lives. It certainly isn’t to blame for this, how could it
be? No, it’s those men; they cursed the place, probably working their magic as
we speak.”
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:24 PM)
Arvyne’s fire-red eyes grew wide as he stepped back
unconsciously and put a protective hand over the amulet.
“That’s absurd!” The Dunmer said, “No, no, it’s witchcraft or sorcery or
necromancer or some such magic. This is a lucky necklace, you hear
that? Lucky! It helped my father before me and it helped me and my
wife escape from Vvardenfell with our lives. It certainly isn’t to blame
for this, how could it be? No, it’s those men; they cursed the place,
probably working their magic as we speak.”
Anya spoke up for the first time. "It's all right, serjo. Isidor, maybe
we'd better check out the ruins first. We can always come back if we need to .
. ."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 04:26 AM
Thom was now behind Shaka. He quitely climbed down the tree and
was rounding the house when Shaka was exiting. Thom quickly grabbed him around
the neck and quickly pulled him into the brush. He fougth, hard, leaving many
bruises, but Thom just pulled him in hiding. Thom released him and watched as
he turned around, and pulled his weapon. "Clam, my friend. Calm."
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 14 2005, 10:26 PM)
Thom was now behind Shaka. He quitely climbed down the tree and
was rounding the house when Shaka was exiting. Thom quickly grabbed him around
the neck and quickly pulled him into the brush. He fougth, hard, leaving many
bruises, but Thom just pulled him in hiding. Thom released him and watched as
he turned around, and pulled his weapon. "Clam, my friend. Calm."
"Damn, Thom," said Shaka, his heart slowing again. "I thought
you were going to wait in town for us. What do you want?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 04:30 AM
Thom laughed. "Well, I figured you might need some unlooked
for help with bandits. I was just going to tell you that if you are leaving for
investigation, I will stay to protect the farmhouse, if needed." Thom
turned to go back to his hiding place, but turned and said, "Oh, and by
the way, I think it will be better if you do not tell anyone else I am
following." Thom then disappeared into the brush.
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 14 2005, 10:30 PM)
Thom laughed. "Well, I figured you might need some unlooked
for help with bandits. I was just going to tell you that if you are leaving for
investigation, I will stay to protect the farmhouse, if needed." Thom
turned to go back to his hiding place, but turned and said, "Oh, and by
the way, I think it will be better if you do not tell anyone else I am
following." Thom then disappeared into the brush.
Shaka returned to the farmhouse, thoughtful. I just hope he stays out of sight
before he gives someone a heart attack, he thought.
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:42 AM
After gathering up the adventurers, Shaka started out for the
ruins, the setting sun at his back. An hour's walk showed them an Imperial tent
that had been pitched near the entrance to some ruins, though what kind, Shaka
couldn't yet tell.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 06:42 PM)
After gathering up the adventurers, Shaka started out for the
ruins, the setting sun at his back. An hour's walk showed them an
Imperial tent that had been pitched near the entrance to some ruins, though
what kind, Shaka couldn't yet tell.
Falco whispered to Shaka, " I'll go check it out." He approached the
tent...
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 10:42 PM)
After gathering up the adventurers, Shaka started out for the
ruins, the setting sun at his back. An hour's walk showed them an
Imperial tent that had been pitched near the entrance to some ruins, though
what kind, Shaka couldn't yet tell.
Around the tent sat six imperials in heavy, well polished steel armor. Silver
longswords hung at their belts and one wore the ornate robe of a battlemage,
and around his neck was a chain attached to an exquisite amulet.
“What do you want?” The battlemage asked.
The other five rested their hands near to their weapons.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:52 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 06:46 PM)
Around the tent sat six imperials in heavy, well polished steel
armor. Silver longswords hung at their belts and one wore the ornate robe
of a battlemage, and around his neck was a chain attached to an exquisite
amulet.
“What do you want?” The battlemage asked.
The other five rested their hands near to their weapons.
Falco spoke in an eloquent manner on behalf of the group, " Good sirs,
there is no need for weapons. We come on behalf of some farmers to the West of
here. They say that 3 of you recently boarded there. Ever since their crop has
been bad. They seem to believe that this was caused by yourselves. We would
merely like to inquire as to the possibility that you have something to do with
this."
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 14 2005, 10:52 PM)
Falco spoke in an eloquent manner on behalf of the group, "
Good sirs, there is no need for weapons. We come on behalf of some farmers to
the West of here. They say that 3 of you recently boarded there. Ever since
their crop has been bad. They seem to believe that this was caused by
yourselves. We would merely like to inquire as to the possibility that you have
something to do with this."
The six imperials stared at the party members, especially Falco, incredulously.
“Well, Dark elves tend to be a superstitious lot, and don’t take to strangers,”
the battlemage said, “I’m sorry to hear their crop went bad, must be a bad
year, but it certainly didn’t have anything to do with us.”
He grew silent for a moment.
"I think you should leave. Now."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:57 PM)
The six imperials stared at the party members, especially Falco,
incredulously.
“Well, Dark elves tend to be a superstitious lot, and don’t take to strangers,”
the battlemage said, “I’m sorry to hear their crop went bad, must be a bad
year, but it certainly didn’t have anything to do with us.”
He grew silent for a moment.
"I think you should leave. Now."
Isidor grinned and reply "Battlemage, you have bewitched that man's
amulet. Do not play coy."
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:02 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:57 PM)
The six imperials stared at the party members, especially Falco,
incredulously.
“Well, Dark elves tend to be a superstitious lot, and don’t take to strangers,”
the battlemage said, “I’m sorry to hear their crop went bad, must be a bad
year, but it certainly didn’t have anything to do with us.”
He grew silent for a moment.
"I think you should leave. Now."
Shaka approached. Nodding to his fellow battlemage, he said: "Sirs, we
serve Dres Loranna. All who live on her lands, or near, are our concern. May I
ask, are you witchhunters? You seem better equipped for exploring ruins than most
Imperial troops I've seen."
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:05 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 11:01 PM)
Isidor grinned and reply "Battlemage, you have bewitched
that man's amulet. Do not play coy."
The battlemage looked at Isidor, unblemished.
“No, I did not bewitch his amulet,” he said at last, tapping on the amulet
hanging from his own neck, “it is exactly how it was when still in his
possession.”
QUOTE
Shaka approached. Nodding to his fellow battlemage, he said:
"Sirs, we serve Dres Loranna. All who live on her lands, or near, are our
concern. May I ask, are you witchhunters? You seem better equipped for
exploring ruins than most Imperial troops I've seen."
He turned to Shaka.
"We get by however we can, hunting Daedra and the like."
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:05 PM)
The battlemage looked at Isidor, unblemished.
“No, I did not bewitch his amulet,” he said at last, tapping on the amulet
hanging from his own neck, “it is exactly how it was when still in his
possession.”
He turned to Shaka.
"We get by however we can, hunting Daedra and the like."
Shaka was dumbfounded. "Then what amulet hangs from the farmer's neck
now?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 07:05 PM)
The battlemage looked at Isidor, unblemished.
“No, I did not bewitch his amulet,” he said at last, tapping on the amulet
hanging from his own neck, “it is exactly how it was when still in his
possession.”
He turned to Shaka.
"We get by however we can, hunting Daedra and the like."
"Then why do the others all wear Imperial armor? Are you freelance?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:05 PM)
The battlemage looked at Isidor, unblemished.
“No, I did not bewitch his amulet,” he said at last, tapping on the amulet
hanging from his own neck, “it is exactly how it was when still in his possession.”
Isidor laughed and shrugged "You are a liar, good sir. That man, and his
amulet, have been bewitched. I doubt his guar or family did it, so that leaves
you, or one of your thugs. Now, kindly get rid of the enchatment, or we will
have to force you to."
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:09 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 11:07 PM)
Isidor laughed and shrugged "You are a liar, good sir. That
man, and his amulet, have been bewitched. I doubt his guar or family did it, so
that leaves you, or one of your thugs. Now, kindly get rid of the enchatment,
or we will have to force you to."
Shaka motioned to Isidor to wait. "Careful with the accusations, Isidor.
Somehow the amulets have been switched. Would you gentlemen like to
explain?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:10 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 11:09 PM)
Shaka motioned to Isidor to wait. "Careful with the
accusations, Isidor. Somehow the amulets have been switched. Would
you gentlemen like to explain?"
"There is nothing to explain, Shaka. This man is a bewitcher, an
enchanter. He is the reason for that man's run of bad luck. Trust me. I dealt
with his kind up in Skyrim all the time."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:11 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 07:10 PM)
There is nothing to explain, Shaka. This man is a
bewitcher, an enchanter. He is the reason for that man's run of bad luck. Trust
me. I dealt with his kind up in Skyrim all the time.
"Are you so quick to judge Isidor? I see no proof in your accusations. As
such I harbor no hostility towards these men."
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:11 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 14 2005, 11:07 PM)
Then why do the others all wear Imperial armor? Are you
freelance?
“I was in Vvardenfell when the mountain erupted, and was able to save myself by
recalling out.” The battlemage answered Falco, “I’ve wanted to make my way back
to the Imperial province, and have joined up with these men, safety in numbers,
as they say.”
QUOTE
Isidor laughed and shrugged "You are a liar, good sir. That
man, and his amulet, have been bewitched. I doubt his guar or family did it, so
that leaves you, or one of your thugs. Now, kindly get rid of the enchatment,
or we will have to force you to."
"No, I tell you honestly, I did not bewitch his amulet, it is right here,
with no bewitchment of any type," he said to Isidor, tapping the amulet at
his neck, "I think you've heard enough already. Leave."
The other five imperials drew their weapons.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 05:12 AM
Thom continued to sit in the tree, with a sharp eye on all
happenings around the farmhouse. Thom watched as the woman that lead them here,
exited the house and started to work on the west side of the house. But
something else also caught his eye...an Alit, running torward the unkonowing
woman. Thom quickly pulled his bow, fitted and arrow, aimed, and fired at a
large angle upward. The arrow fell right into the path of the Alit, catching it
in the stomach. It tripped and rolled to the ground. It didn't get up. Thom
smiled to himself. "Good shot."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:11 PM)
“I was in Vvardenfell when the mountain erupted, and was able to
save myself by recalling out.” The battlemage answered Falco, “I’ve
wanted to make my way back to the Imperial province, and have joined up with
these men, safety in numbers, as they say.”
"No, I tell you honestly, I did not bewitch his amulet, it is right here,
with no bewitchment of any type," he said to Isidor, tapping the amulet at
his neck, "I think you've heard enough already. Leave."
The other five imperials drew their weapons.
Isidor couldn't stop laughing "So quick to draw your weapons for a group
that has done no wrong." Isidor withdrew his axe, getting glares from his
companions, "Don't worry, I won't use it unless it's nessecary." He
laughed and smiled at the battlemage.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 11:13 PM)
Isidor couldn't stop laughing "So quick to draw your
weapons for a group that has done no wrong." Isidor withdrew his axe,
getting glares from his companions, "Don't worry, I won't use it unless
it's nessecary." He laughed and smiled at the battlemage.
The battlemage wove his hands, and a shimmering purple shield aura materialized
around the five soldiers, who, with looks of experience and determination on
their faces, moved ever closer towards the group.
“I said leave, friends,” the battlemage said coldly.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:18 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:16 PM)
The battlemage wove his hands, and a shimmering purple shield
aura materialized around the five soldiers, who, with looks of experience and
determination on their faces, moved ever closer towards the group.
“I said leave, friends,” the battlemage said coldly.
"You fool. You think you can intimidate us, with magickas and thugs?"
Isidor laughs again and then walks to the battlemage, his axe in his hand
"Reverse the enchantment. NOW."
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:18 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:16 PM)
The battlemage wove his hands, and a shimmering purple shield
aura materialized around the five soldiers, who, with looks of experience and
determination on their faces, moved ever closer towards the group.
“I said leave, friends,” the battlemage said coldly.
"I guess we gotta do this the hard way?" Reichi asked rhetorically,
drawing his own blades. "So be it."
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:19 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:16 PM)
The battlemage wove his hands, and a shimmering purple shield
aura materialized around the five soldiers, who, with looks of experience and
determination on their faces, moved ever closer towards the group.
“I said leave, friends,” the battlemage said coldly.
"Stand where you are," said Shaka to the adventurers. He in turn
raised shields on the group.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 14 2005, 11:18 PM)
I guess we gotta do this the hard way?" Reichi asked
rhetorically, drawing his own blades. "So be it.
“You don’t listen well, Nord, do you?” The battlemage said to Isidor before
casting a burning touch-spell at him.
The other five charged the group members.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 07:18 PM)
You fool. You think you can intimidate us, with magickas
and thugs?" Isidor laughs again and then walks to the battlemage, his axe
in his hand "Reverse the enchantment. NOW.
Falco had just figured it out. "Isidor he can't. He didn't put an
enchantment on it. He gave his own cursed amulet to the farmer and took the
farmer's lucky one." Falco turned to the charging soldiers. He drew his
saber and prepared for a fight.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:23 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:20 PM)
“You don’t listen well, Nord, do you?” The battlemage said
to Isidor before casting a burning touch-spell at him.
The other five charged the group members.
Shaka unsheathed Bitter Mercy and called up a Storm Atronach. There was a
crackle of electricity, and the golem could be seen standing behind the
opposing battlemage, holding the mage in a headlock.
"How about it, mage?" Shaka called out. "Did you give him an
unlucky amulet, or do I have the atronach snap your neck?"
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 11:23 PM)
Shaka unsheathed Bitter Mercy and called up a Storm
Atronach. There was a crackle of electricity, and the golem could be seen
standing behind the opposing battlemage, holding the mage in a headlock.
"How about it, mage?" Shaka called out. "Did you
give him an unlucky amulet, or do I have the atronach snap your neck?"
The battlemage cursed.
“I switched the amulets,” he said, “I waited until he was asleep and took his,
leaving mine in its place. It was causing me nothing but trouble and I had to
get rid of it.”
The other five did not seem to notice the predicament of the battlemage. Either
that or they did not care.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:33 AM
Falco ran straight at the one charging at him. When he was not 3
feet away he dropped to the ground and tripped theman, who's own momentum
hurled him over Falco and onto the ground. Falco hopped to his feet and
decapitated him whilst he was on his stomach.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:34 AM
Around Shaka, he could hear curses and the clang of sword against
shield and armor. He held his gaze on the battlemage.
"Thank you," said Shaka. "Give us the amulet and we'll let you
and your companions travel on."
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:39 AM
Reichi saw one of the Imperials charge him and quickly blocked
the Imperial's blade, raking his dagger across the Imperial's face. The
Imperial cried out in pain and drew back. Taking advantage of this, Reichi drew
back his Daedric blade and thrust it into the Imperial's stomach. As the
Imperial slid off his shortsword, another attempted to attack from behind.
Reichi whirled quickly, sinking the Dagger Of Senses into the Man's neck, who
dropped to the ground.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:41 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 11:34 PM)
Around Shaka, he could hear curses and the clang of sword
against shield and armor. He held his gaze on the battlemage.
"Thank you," said Shaka. "Give us the amulet and we'll let
you and your companions travel on."
“Fine, take it,” the battlemage said, lifting the amulet up over his neck and
throwing it above Shaka’s head.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:44 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:41 PM)
“Fine, take it,” the battlemage said, lifting the amulet up over
his neck and throwing it above Shaka’s head.
Keeping the mage in the atronach's grip for the moment, Shaka shouted to the
others: "Imperials, it's over! Surrender and be spared!" Shaka hoped
some would still be alive by the time it sank in.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 11:44 PM)
Keeping the mage in the atronach's grip for the moment, Shaka
shouted to the others: "Imperials, it's over! Surrender and be
spared!" Shaka hoped some would still be alive by the time it sank
in.
Two imperials dropped their swords, three lay dead.
"There, leave us be." The battlemage said.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:55 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:46 PM)
Two imperials dropped their swords, three lay dead.
"There, leave us be." The battlemage said.
The party stripped the imperials of their armor and weapons for the time being,
and confined them to their tent, their hands and feet bound. In the morning
they would return to the farmhouse and restore the amulet to its rightful
owners.
For now, Shaka worked with the group as they healed each other and set up camp.
"Nice hipsway on the elf," he heard Falco mutter. Privately, Shaka
had to agree.
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Posted by: Loranna Jul 15 2005, 05:59 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
Info for Gram:
Race: Nord
Sex: Male
Hair: Red, full beard (think Red Hair from Conan the Barbarian)
Eyes: Blue
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, tending to the daily affairs of running her domain,
engaging in magical and alchemical research, and generally keeping busy.
Summary for Gram:
Gram has gone on a leave of absense for now, doing a little exploring of
mainland Morrowind before his planned trip back to Skyrim.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 15 2005, 06:01 AM
Arvyne Reram, his wife Sadene, and their young son are retiring
for the night. Arvyne has put his lucky amulet on the kitchen table, unguarded,
and they have all gone to bed.
Posted by: Aki Jul 15 2005, 06:02 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi is with Shaka, Falco, Isidor, who are out helping a dunmer with her
problems with some Imperial 'Bandits' who switched a good-luck amulet for a
bad-luck one.
Posted by: syronj Jul 15 2005, 06:05 AM
The Argonian battlemage Shaka is camping for the night near some
daedric ruins before returning a lucky amulet to a farming family.
Posted by: One87xe Jul 15 2005, 06:21 AM
...summary: One and Ami have been busily moving to Ami's new and
improved shop, just outside of Sutch. After several setbacks, mishaps, and the
untimely death of their friend Genjii the duo have decided to try and live the
peaceful life...however, destiny might have other plans...
Posted by: syronj Jul 15 2005, 06:23 AM
In the morning, they led the surviving Imperials to the
farmhouse but kept them in the yard while Shaka returned the amulet. As the
Argonian handed the true amulet of luck to them, he could almost see the health
returning to their eyes.
The party was as good as its word, letting the Imperials continue to Cyrodiil,
though disarmed.
Shaka had not told the others that Thom had trailed them. As they walked to Ald
Raathim, he could picture Thom staying on their flank. Lotus kept watch from
the sky, slowly gliding in a circle as they walked to Loranna's castle, the
morning sun gleaming off the bay.
As they walked, Shaka unwrapped the bad-luck amulet and glanced at it for the
moment before putting it away. Hopefully the brief amount of time it would
spend in his gear bag wouldn't cause serious problems; he wanted to check with
Loranna on the best way to dispose of it. Shaka didn't want other unfortunates
to find it.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 15 2005, 09:25 AM
Summary: Anya traveled with her new
companions, helping were she could along with her cliff racer companion Lotus.
Still a bit wary of Loranna, she has settle in a little better as of late.
IC: "Uh Shaka, we're not going to get any bad luck ourselves with
that amulet, are we? Because, well, as you can probably tell, I don't have much
luck to spare at the moment." Anya glanced at the satchel nervously, as
the group walked back.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 15 2005, 10:10 AM
Summary
Nalion, a male Breton mage, currently stays at Ald Raathim. In the last days,
he had taken particular interest in the construction of the new school in Ald
Raathim.
Nalion sat on on a crude stool and watched the construction site where Dunmer
were busy setting up the roof of the building. It was certainly not the largest
one, but it would be sufficient enough to house the children currently in Ald
Raathim and provide the space to learn. The Breton was not experienced in
architecture and construction techniques, so he had decided to watch instead of
being in the way of professionals. However, he thought he could be of help in a
different way.
"Are you Nalion Leoriane?", an Imperial, clad in a dark blue robe,
asked him while approaching. He was accompanied by a young lad laden with a
pile of books. The youngling seemed to stagger a bit. The lad seemed to be
sweating because of both the weight of the books and the Ald Raathim sun.
"Yes, I am." the mage answered.
"I have the delivery that you ordered. You are lucky that we were able to
deliver these books in such a short time.", the Imperial stated
arrogantly. "The scribes are very busy. Here is the bill."
Nalion rose and walked over to the Imperial. While his face showed a slight
smile, he did not like the arrogance he was presented with. He took the bill
from the Imperial's hand and held it a moment longer than necessary, looked
into the man's eyes and raised an eyebrow. "It's quite warm here, isn't
it? And your robe seems too heavy for this kind of weather."
The imperial's shoulders slumped a bit. "Yes, now that you mention it, it is
heavy... and hot. Is it always like that in this blasted province?"
Smiling to himself, Nalion turned to the young lad and ignored the last
comment.
"Now, carrying the burden of history, are we?" the mage smiled at him
and patted his shoulder reassuringly, then he winked secretly at him. Nalion
took some of the books from the lad and began walking towards his room.
"I will glance over the quality of the books in my chamber in the castle,
if you would be so kind as to follow me. There you will receive the rest of the
payment, too."
The Breton motioned to the couple with one hand to follow them. The Imperial
walked rather slowly, wiping sweat from his face, whereas the lad kept up with
Nalion's pace quite easily...
Posted by: syronj Jul 15 2005, 01:55 PM
"Uh Shaka, we're not going to get any bad luck ourselves
with that amulet, are we? Because, well, as you can probably tell, I don't have
much luck to spare at the moment." Anya glanced at the satchel nervously,
as the group walked back.
Shaka thought about it. "Maybe you're right, Anya. Loranna has dealt with
far stronger magicka than this amulet. We'll destroy it ourselves."
He called over to the Nord. "Isidor, you want to do the honors? I'll
scatter the pieces in the water. By the way, you and Falco were right about the
battlemage. I'm sorry that I didn't listen to your instincts sooner."
Posted by: AND Jul 15 2005, 04:40 PM
Summary:
A lost imperial (Lost in his mind....), plaas follows teh group after they let
him go. He attacked them.
Something about this group, just didn't seem right. Why had they killed those
men, when they could have just disarmed them, why did these men have to be so
lethal? Did they not have paralyzing spells or effects? Back at the camp,
Reichi had pushed back somone, he had killed him instead of disarming him. Why
would they choose to kill rather than to grab teh chance to let someone live?
No matter who it is, they should be allowed to live at least until they get a
fair trial. This was why Plaas dispised Isidor, becasue he needed to kill, he
wanted death, he needed to snatch another life away from a son, a father, a
mother, a brother, a sister, and a daughter. Without it, Plaas wasn't sure
Isidor could live for much longer. He also had a short temper. Plaas wasn't
sure about Reichi now, but Falco, adn Shaka he still liked. He would have to
follow the group more. Before he decided when and where to approach the group
again.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 15 2005, 04:42 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 15 2005, 07:55 AM)
"Uh Shaka, we're not going to get any bad luck ourselves
with that amulet, are we? Because, well, as you can probably tell, I don't have
much luck to spare at the moment." Anya glanced at the satchel nervously,
as the group walked back.
Shaka thought about it. "Maybe you're right, Anya. Loranna has
dealt with far stronger magicka than this amulet. We'll destroy it
ourselves."
He called over to the Nord. "Isidor, you want to do the
honors? I'll scatter the pieces in the water. By the way, you and
Falco were right about the battlemage. I'm sorry that I didn't listen to
your instincts sooner."
Isidor took the amulet from Shaka and said "Maybe next time you'll
listen?" He threw it to the ground and brought his foot down upon it. It
shattered. "Problem Solved."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 15 2005, 05:09 PM
Summary:
Falco is with the group heading back to Ald Raathim.
IC: Falco promtly buried the amule pieces so nobody would ever find any
fragments.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 15 2005, 06:21 PM
Thom watched carefully as the group headed back to Ald Raathim.
He followed at a close distance, making sure to stay out of sight. Suddenly
Thom saw the group stop and destroy the amulet in question. While they were
just looking around, Thom figured he would mess with the group alittle bit.
Shaka would know, but he could really confuse the rest of the group. Thom
pulled his quill and paper out of his pack and wrote:
"I am watching you."
Thom smiled. He then pulled one of his silver arrows, punctured the top of
note, and fitted the arrow. Thom took very careful aim and fired the arrow. It
drifted high then fell, sticking into the ground right between the legs of
Isidor. Thom moved quickly but quietly closer to the group, within hearing
range.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 15 2005, 07:09 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 15 2005, 12:21 PM)
Thom watched carefully as the group headed back to Ald Raathim.
He followed at a close distance, making sure to stay out of sight. Suddenly
Thom saw the group stop and destroy the amulet in question. While they were
just looking around, Thom figured he would mess with the group alittle bit.
Shaka would know, but he could really confuse the rest of the group. Thom
pulled his quill and paper out of his pack and wrote:
"I am watching you."
Thom smiled. He then pulled one of his silver arrows, punctured the top of
note, and fitted the arrow. Thom took very careful aim and fired the arrow. It
drifted high then fell, sticking into the ground right between the legs of
Isidor. Thom moved quickly but quietly closer to the group, within hearing
range.
Isidor felt the arrow fly past his head, but before he could move, it was in
the ground. He pulled his axe, but then saw a note attached to the arrow. He
turned to Shaka and said "Make sure no one shoots me while I'm bending
over." He bent down and picked up the note. He read it's contents to the
group and then said "Plaas. It has to be. Let's get back and warn
Loranna."
Posted by: syronj Jul 15 2005, 07:21 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 15 2005, 01:09 PM)
Isidor felt the arrow fly past his head, but before he could
move, it was in the ground. He pulled his axe, but then saw a note attached to
the arrow. He turned to Shaka and said "Make sure no one shoots me while
I'm bending over." He bent down and picked up the note. He read it's
contents to the group and then said "Plaas. It has to be. Let's get back
and warn Loranna."
Shaka said, "Isidor, it could be Thom. I didn't tell all of you, but he
followed us from Ald Raathim. At the farmhouse, he said he'd stay and watch
over the family while we investigated the ruins."
Shaka scanned the treeline but couldn't see the ranger. "Let's stay on our
guard for now and keep walking to town."
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 15 2005, 07:44 PM
Thom laughed loudly. "Yes" he yelled, "Yes, I am
following. Don't worry. I just wanted to see your expressions." Thom
continued to stay in the brush, deciding to keep hidden.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 15 2005, 08:11 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 15 2005, 01:44 PM)
Thom laughed loudly. "Yes" he yelled, "Yes, I am
following. Don't worry. I just wanted to see your expressions." Thom
continued to stay in the brush, deciding to keep hidden.
Isidor looked around and said "Find it funny, eh Thom? Very well, follow
us if you like." He marches foward.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 15 2005, 08:14 PM
Thom knew the temper of this one, so he chose his words wisely.
"Yes, I do find it funny. But I do not mean to offend you, or any of your
companions. I figured it was time to tell of my presence. I am only here to
help. And help I will." Thom continued to move through the forest edge,
keeping pace with the group.
Posted by: Aki Jul 15 2005, 08:25 PM
"I thought something was following us," Reichi
muttered. "Didn't pay much attention to finding it though, geuss i'm lucky
it weren't hostile." The Dunmer keep pace with Isidor and the others. He
looked of to the general direction Thom was in, having gotten a sense of where
he was from the Dagger Of Senses. "Why don't you come out and travel with
us then? Instead of running around in the woods?"
Posted by: One87xe Jul 15 2005, 08:34 PM
<OOC: who or what exactly is Raithmat? is it dangerous? can I
use some for tea? <OOC>
*As One and Ami merrily go about their reopening jobs, a group all the way across
Tamriel is plotting their vengeance...*
"So your sure its him Olmicrin?"
"It could be no other...its him and the girl" answered Olmicrin
"You say you tracked them as far as Sutch?"
"Yes Alpha Rurio...now would be the time for us to---"
*Before Olmicrin could finish his sentence he felt the hard back-hand from
Rurio...Olmicrin grimmaced, roared lowly, and returned to making his
report...lip bleeding from his new found scratches...*
"Next time remember your place Olmicrin...I'm still the Alpha of this
Clan..." ordered Rurio "so what more can you tell me "
"I have nothing more to report" Olmicrin answered as he licked the
blood from his fingers
"Good I grow tired of hearing your voice Olmicrin...leave my sight before
I rip your face off and feed it too my cubs" Rurio growled
"Before I go might I ask why you have it in for this Ansei?" Olmicrin
asked
"Surely you jest" Rurio said half grinning "But if you really
must know he poses a threat...not just to our clan but to every clan on
Tamriel, however I've heard of one who was lucky enough to live"
"And who might that be, oh great Alpha?" Olmicrin inquired
"An outcast from a long dead clan...the white wolf...the will
changer" Rurio replied "hmm...perhaps he will assist us...Olmicrin
assemble the clan...for tonight we hunt"
"As you wish Alpha" Olmicrin answered as he set of on his task...
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 15 2005, 08:35 PM
Thom looked in the direction of the group and said, "Well,
better to be safe than sorry. If you have any trouble on the way back to town,
a hidden person would be a good asset." Thom continued to move alongside
the group. "This is not hard for me. I can walk through the woods quietly
better than I can walk in the open."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 15 2005, 08:41 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 15 2005, 02:35 PM)
Thom looked in the direction of the group and said, "Well,
better to be safe than sorry. If you have any trouble on the way back to town,
a hidden person would be a good asset." Thom continued to move alongside
the group. "This is not hard for me. I can walk through the woods quietly
better than I can walk in the open."
"Very well, serjo." Isidor marched foward.
Posted by: syronj Jul 15 2005, 11:01 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 15 2005, 02:41 PM)
"Very well, serjo." Isidor marched foward.
Shaka moved up to Isidor. "Isidor, one thing. You and Falco don't seem to
be getting along. I think he's proven himself a little more trustworthy than
when he first joined the company.
Could you please work it out with him? I value both you and Falco in the
group." Shaka clapped Isidor on the shoulder and continued walking.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 12:43 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 15 2005, 05:01 PM)
Shaka moved up to Isidor. "Isidor, one thing.
You and Falco don't seem to be getting along. I think he's proven himself
a little more trustworthy than when he first joined the company.
Could you please work it out with him? I value both you and Falco in the
group." Shaka clapped Isidor on the shoulder and continued walking.
"He got me landed in jailed in and publicly humiliated. I was right, and
he told me to go away. Until he proves he is honorable, I will not speak to
him."
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 12:56 AM
Thom continued to make his way through the forest, beside the
group. They weren't far from town, but Thom though that it could be good to get
some wild game. Thom looked deep into the forest and saw two alit, grazing.
Thom came out of the forest and approached the group. He whispered, "I
will be back. I have seen some alit in the forest and could use the meat. I
will meet you later." With that, Thom went silently back into the forest.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 12:57 AM
Nearing Ald Raathim, Anya spoke up, "Shaka, I'm going to go
see Loranna bout Lotus. You showed some interest about him, and was letting you
know your welcome to come along if you wish."
Upon entering the town, Anya asked a guard where to find Loranna. When she
found out she was in her study, she headed towards it.
Knocking on the edge of the open door, Anya asked, "Loranna, since you're
the only person I know that has knowledge about magicka, I was wondering if I
could ask you a question."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 01:00 AM
[quote=Xyber02,Jul 15 2005, 06:57 PM]
Nearing Ald Raathim, Anya spoke up, "Shaka, I'm going to go see Loranna
bout Lotus. You showed some interest about him, and was letting you know your
welcome to come along if you wish."
"Thanks, elf," said Shaka. "I'd like to tag along and try to
find out why Lotus is different from all other cliffracers. He seems trusty so
far . . . ."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 15 2005, 06:57 PM)
Nearing Ald Raathim, Anya spoke up, "Shaka, I'm going to go
see Loranna bout Lotus. You showed some interest about him, and was letting you
know your welcome to come along if you wish."
Upon entering the town, Anya asked a guard where to find Loranna. When she
found out she was in her study, she headed towards it.
Knocking on the edge of the open door, Anya asked, "Loranna, since you're
the only person I know that has knowledge about magicka, I was wondering if I
could ask you a question."
Anya and Shaka find Loranna in her study, going over paperwork.
"Hello," she says, raising her eyebrows at Anya's declaration of not
knowing anyone other than her who knows magicka when an Argonian Battlemage is
standing right beside Anya. "What is it dear?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 01:09 AM
Well, I went to the smith you reccomended, Longhammer, and
got my spear repaired. He did a rather superb job, and it's stronger and light
than ever. But... it did something to Lotus. Watch.
Anya called Lotus and showed her the red markings along his ligh blue skin.
"The first time I called him, he came down in a light glow that almost
looked like fire, but he's come normally ever since. But now he has these
markings along his body. Shaka here thought they looking similar to most
daedric markings, but his has me thoroughly confused. My spear did have a
little bit of daedric material forged in along the cutting edge, but that's it.
The rest is Dwemer, Silver, and a touch of Ebony, to make it duable as I can't
really just pick up a new spear if I find one. Quite frankly, I don't know what
to think of Lotus now, he's always puzzled me before too."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 01:15 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 15 2005, 07:09 PM)
Quite frankly, I don't know what to think of Lotus now,
he's always puzzled me before too.
Lotus hovered for a moment, the beat of his wings blowing all three
adventurers' hair or clothes back. The cliffracer picked a chair and perched on
top of it, folding his wings.
The thing seems to be smiling, thought Shaka.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 01:16 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 15 2005, 07:09 PM)
Well, I went to the smith you reccomended, Longhammer, and
got my spear repaired. He did a rather superb job, and it's stronger and light
than ever. But... it did something to Lotus. Watch.
Anya called Lotus and showed her the red markings along his ligh blue skin.
"The first time I called him, he came down in a light glow that almost
looked like fire, but he's come normally ever since. But now he has these
markings along his body. Shaka here thought they looking similar to most
daedric markings, but his has me thoroughly confused. My spear did have a
little bit of daedric material forged in along the cutting edge, but that's it.
The rest is Dwemer, Silver, and a touch of Ebony, to make it duable as I can't
really just pick up a new spear if I find one. Quite frankly, I don't know what
to think of Lotus now, he's always puzzled me before too."
Lotus stretches his wings a bit on the chair, though the study doesn't really
afford him much room. Loranna, meanwhile, ponders for a moment the strangeness of
a sky blue cliff racer with red markings summoned from a heavily-modified spear
in her study. She also, for the moment, ignores the papers now scattered on the
floor.
" ... Well, I'm neither an expert on conjured creatures nor
enchanting," Loranna demurs. " ... Let me look at this some ..."
She hesitantly reaches out to touch Lotus on the red markings, giving the
summoned cliff racer a reassuring smile. "It's all right; I'm not gonna
hurt you ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 01:22 AM
"Don't worry, he usually only attacks when provoked or I'm
in trouble." Scratching his chin, she kept him calm, "Relax, she's
only here to help."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 01:28 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 15 2005, 07:22 PM)
Don't worry, he usually only attacks when provoked or I'm
in trouble." Scratching his chin, she kept him calm, "Relax, she's
only here to help.
Shaka watched the two women. Loranna's full lips were pursed in thought as she
studied Lotus, her blue eyes thoughtful . . . . Okay, you'd better secure those
thoughts, mister, he said to himself.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 01:32 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 15 2005, 07:22 PM)
Don't worry, he usually only attacks when provoked or I'm
in trouble." Scratching his chin, she kept him calm, "Relax, she's
only here to help.
Loranna gently lays her palm against Lotus's hide, noting how warm his flesh
feels to her touch. The warmth is more noticable on the red markings but
overall, Lotus feels very warm to Loranna.
"His hide feels a bit different than what I remember other cliff racers
being like," she comments. "Hotter, for one; different texture too.
Hmm ..."
Up close, she looks Lotus over, noting slight differences in coloring that she
didn't notice at first. His beak had a somewhat golden coloring to it, as
opposed to the usual cliff racer color, and Loranna could see faint streaks of
silver and black in the red markings.
"Well, my intuition is, he's been changed by the reforging of his
spear," Loranna says. "I see faint traces of the new materials worked
into the spear on him, and he feels like the fire of the forge has somehow
become a part of him too. How exactly that manifests itself, I'm not sure;
maybe he can breathe flames now, or is simply resistant to fire. Or maybe it
manifests some other way."
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 15 2005, 07:28 PM)
Shaka watched the two women. Loranna's full lips were
pursed in thought as she studied Lotus, her blue eyes thoughtful . . . .
Okay, you'd better secure those thoughts, mister, he said to himself.
Loranna catches Shaka's expression out of the corner of her eye, and gives him
a very faint grin.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 01:40 AM
"That's what I was sort of thinking too. I was hoping that
you might be able to see something I missed, though I didn't see the other
colors mixed into his skin now. I just hope this doesn't manifest itself in a
cautostophic way."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 15 2005, 07:40 PM)
That's what I was sort of thinking too. I was hoping that
you might be able to see something I missed, though I didn't see the other
colors mixed into his skin now. I just hope this doesn't manifest itself in a
cautostophic way.
"Not all magic is obscure," Loranna says with a brief flash of a
smile. "Though if you like, I can ask Slyvos to take a look at the spear
and its enchantment, just to be doubly sure. He's the enchanter, after
all."
Loranna regards Lotus, muttering " ... It's actually a rather interesting
color scheme; more pleasant to look at than most cliff racers, at least
..."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 01:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 15 2005, 07:46 PM)
Not all magic is obscure," Loranna says with a brief
flash of a smile. "Though if you like, I can ask Slyvos to take a
look at the spear and its enchantment, just to be doubly sure. He's the
enchanter, after all.
Loranna regards Lotus, muttering " ... It's actually a rather interesting
color scheme; more pleasant to look at than most cliff racers, at least
..."
"Those are nice colors at that," said Shaka. "I might have
thought it a 'dazzle camouflage' pattern, to make him even harder to spot while
flying, but perhaps not. Maybe we'll have to see his capabilities when Anya is
under attack, though I'm sorry to put it that way, elf."
Shaka added, "Anya, I'm due to pick up my armor from the smith. You're
welcome to go along, or I could leave you two to talk. My lady, thanks again
for your time."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 15 2005, 07:49 PM)
Those are nice colors at that," said Shaka.
"I might have thought it a 'dazzle camouflage' pattern, to make him even
harder to spot while flying, but perhaps not. Maybe we'll have to see his
capabilities when Anya is under attack, though I'm sorry to put it that way,
elf.
Shaka added, "Anya, I'm due to pick up my armor from the smith.
You're welcome to go along, or I could leave you two to talk. My lady,
thanks again for your time."
"Not at all; those figures were getting a bit boring anyway," Loranna
quips, picking up the papers Lotus scattered.
" ... Have either of you seen Isidor since he was put in jail?"
Loranna asks. "I was going to ask him about what happened, though it seems
the situation got resolved that very night."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 01:54 AM
"I'm just looking foward to testing him." Anya
answered, a bit sarcastically as she rarely felt the need to put herself in
danger.
"Thanks for the offer Shaka, I think I will come with you. As for Isidor,
I haven't seen him since we got back to town, sorry."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 15 2005, 07:52 PM)
"Not at all; those figures were getting a bit boring
anyway," Loranna quips, picking up the papers Lotus scattered.
" ... Have either of you seen Isidor since he was put in jail?"
Loranna asks. "I was going to ask him about what happened, though it
seems the situation got resolved that very night."
"Apparently you haven't been told yet about our fight with the Imperials .
..." Shaka went on to explain about Sadene and how Isidor had gone with
them to help the farming family.
"He's back in town by now," concluded Shaka. "There's some bad
blood between him and Falco, though I'm not going to pry right now. Falco seems
more trustworthy lately."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 15 2005, 07:57 PM)
"Apparently you haven't been told yet about our fight with
the Imperials . ..." Shaka went on to explain about Sadene and how
Isidor had gone with them to help the farming family.
"He's back in town by now," concluded Shaka. "There's some
bad blood between him and Falco, though I'm not going to pry right now.
Falco seems more trustworthy lately."
Loranna listens to Shaka's recounting of his recent adventure with growing
interest, hough slightly troubled look comes to her face.
" ... So, the battlemage had had a cursed amulet?" she says as Shaka
finishes. " ... And you did what with it again?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 15 2005, 08:00 PM)
Loranna listens to Shaka's recounting of his recent adventure
with growing interest, hough slightly troubled look comes to her face.
" ... So, the battlemage had had a cursed amulet?" she says as Shaka
finishes. " ... And you did what with it again?"
Shaka glanced uncomfortably at Anya. "Well, I was going to take it to you
for your opinion on disposing of it, but others pointed out that it might be
bad luck to travel with it. Isidor smashed it and Falco buried the pieces,
scattered fairly widely. I hope it doesn't still have power after being
shattered like that . . . ."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 15 2005, 08:05 PM)
Shaka glanced uncomfortably at Anya. "Well, I was
going to take it to you for your opinion on disposing of it, but others pointed
out that it might be bad luck to travel with it. Isidor smashed it and
Falco buried the pieces, scattered fairly widely. I hope it doesn't still
have power after being shattered like that . . . ."
As if summoned by his name, Isidor appeared beside Shaka. "Lady Loranna,
may I have a word with you" he looks at Shaka and Anya and says"
alone?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 02:11 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 15 2005, 08:05 PM)
Shaka glanced uncomfortably at Anya. "Well, I was going
to take it to you for your opinion on disposing of it, but others pointed out
that it might be bad luck to travel with it. Isidor smashed it and Falco
buried the pieces, scattered fairly widely. I hope it doesn't still have
power after being shattered like that . . . ."
Loranna makes an odd face. "It would depend on what sort of soul was used,
I think," she says. "If it had been a Daedric soul, it might well
have returned straight to Oblivion. If it were something else ..."
I better talk to Nalion about this, she thinks. Slyvos and Arnyel
too.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 15 2005, 08:07 PM)
As if summoned by his name, Isidor appeared beside Shaka.
"Lady Loranna, may I have a word with you" he looks at Shaka and Anya
and says" alone?"
" ... We'll talk more on this later," Loranna tells Shaka and Anya.
"If the two of you could, please find Master Nalion and relate the story
of the amulet, and ask him to see me?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 15 2005, 08:11 PM)
I better talk to Nalion about this, she
thinks. Slyvos and Arnyel too.
" ... We'll talk more on this later," Loranna tells Shaka and
Anya. "If the two of you could, please find Master Nalion and relate
the story of the amulet, and ask him to see me?"
"I'll get right on that, Dres Loranna," said Shaka. He left Loranna's
quarters, trying to think where Nalion could be found . . . .
Posted by: Nalion Jul 16 2005, 02:18 AM
As a friendly servant told Shaka and Anya, Nalion could be found
in his room in Ald Raathim's castle. He was busily sorting through the newly
acquired books.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 15 2005, 08:11 PM)
... We'll talk more on this later," Loranna tells
Shaka and Anya. "If the two of you could, please find Master Nalion
and relate the story of the amulet, and ask him to see me?
After they had left the room, Isidor turned to Loranna, a look of great worry
on his face. "My lady, Loranna, I fear you are not safe."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 15 2005, 08:18 PM)
As a friendly servant told Shaka and Anya, Nalion could be found
in his room in Ald Raathim's castle. He was busily sorting through the newly
acquired books.
"Look at all this," remarked Shaka. "Are you starting a mage
school, Nalion?"
"At any rate, Anya and I need to tell you about yesterday's encounter with
some Imperials and a cursed amulet. Wait, I don't think you've spoken to each
other before.
Anya, this is the master mage Nalion, an old comrade of Loranna's. Nalion, this
is the sometime rogue Anya, who has an interesting pet we'll have to discuss
with you soon."
Shaka recounted to Nalion the story of the cursed amulet.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 15 2005, 08:19 PM)
After they had left the room, Isidor turned to Loranna, a look
of great worry on his face. "My lady, Loranna, I fear you are not
safe."
"They just told me about the amulet," Loranna says to Isidor.
"We've handled strange things before; we'll figure out something, if
indeed this is a problem in the first place ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 15 2005, 08:22 PM)
They just told me about the amulet," Loranna says to
Isidor. "We've handled strange things before; we'll figure out
something, if indeed this is a problem in the first place ...
"No. Nothing so trivial. When I was in my cell, after my
"scuffle" in the bar, a figure entered my cell. He asked me, to kill
you. Before you ask, this was not a dream. I do not dream anymore."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 02:30 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 15 2005, 08:24 PM)
No. Nothing so trivial. When I was in my cell, after my
"scuffle" in the bar, a figure entered my cell. He asked me, to kill
you. Before you ask, this was not a dream. I do not dream anymore.
Loranna gets the feeling that Isidor has not considered the possibility that he
didn't destroy a cursed amulet so much as he let a cursed spirit out of an
amulet. A profound feeling of weariness comes over Loranna, and she finds
herself more concerned with Isidor's lack of dreams than about the fact that
someone wanted him to kill her.
"Can you describe this figure?" she asks Isidor, pushing her other
thoughts to the back of her mind for now.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 02:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 15 2005, 08:30 PM)
Loranna gets the feeling that Isidor has not considered the
possibility that he didn't destroy a cursed amulet so much as he let a cursed
spirit out of an amulet. A profound feeling of weariness comes over
Loranna, and she finds herself more concerned with Isidor's lack of dreams than
about the fact that someone wanted him to kill her.
"Can you describe this figure?" she asks Isidor, pushing her other
thoughts to the back of her mind for now.
"It was a male, of this I am sure. Either an Imperial or a Breton. Most
likely the former."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 15 2005, 08:34 PM)
It was a male, of this I am sure. Either an Imperial or a
Breton. Most likely the former.
"I see," Loranna says, frowning. "And you say he actually
entered your cell? I'll have to speak to Dram ..."
" ... You're weren't able to see any other identifying features I take
it," Loranna adds. "Ah well; thank you for telling me this. I shall
be on my guard."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 15 2005, 06:21 PM)
Look at all this," remarked Shaka. "Are
you starting a mage school, Nalion?
"At any rate, Anya and I need to tell you about yesterday's encounter with
some Imperials and a cursed amulet. Wait, I don't think you've spoken to
each other before.
Anya, this is the master mage Nalion, an old comrade of Loranna's.
Nalion, this is the sometime rogue Anya, who has an interesting pet we'll have
to discuss with you soon."
Shaka recounted to Nalion the story of the cursed amulet.
"It's a pleasure to meet you. I'd be happy to help however I can."
Anya smiled. Then she let Shaka relate the tale and watched as Nalion adopted
somewhat of a thoughtful look.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 16 2005, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 02:21 AM)
Look at all this," remarked Shaka. "Are
you starting a mage school, Nalion?
"At any rate, Anya and I need to tell you about yesterday's encounter with
some Imperials and a cursed amulet. Wait, I don't think you've spoken to
each other before.
Anya, this is the master mage Nalion, an old comrade of Loranna's.
Nalion, this is the sometime rogue Anya, who has an interesting pet we'll have
to discuss with you soon."
Shaka recounted to Nalion the story of the cursed amulet.
Nalion nodded to Anya, rising his eyebrow at Shaka's usage of a title.
"Pleased to meet you, Anya. I am called Nalion."
Nalion was a Breton in his mid-thirties, with medium-length brown hair and
matching eyes. The mage was of average height and was clad in a comfortable
looking common robe of blue colour.
"Please, take a seat. I apologize for the mess, but I have to check this
delivery. And it is not I that is about to start a school."
"I won't deny though that these books are meant for a school.", the
mage added with a smile.
The Breton listened to Shaka's tale carefully, nodding to himself at times.
However, as the story progressed, his expression seemed to become more worried.
"Enchantments are made by the usage of souls, don't forget that. And these
souls are bound to the enchanted object. Yet if the object is
destroyed...", the mage's voice trailed off in thought.
"Loranna already knows about this, I figure?" Nalion asked, not
really expecting an answer. "We shall talk to her, now. Please follow
me."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 15 2005, 08:37 PM)
I see," Loranna says, frowning. "And you
say he actually entered your cell? I'll have to speak to Dram ...
" ... You're weren't able to see any other identifying features I take
it," Loranna adds. "Ah well; thank you for telling me
this. I shall be on my guard."
"The only other thing I can note is that he had what seemed to be whimsy,
in his voice. Sleep safely, Loranna." He bows and exits, a look of worry
still etched on his face.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 04:10 AM
Anya followed Nalion and Shaka back to Loranna's study. She
noted the worried look on Isidor's face as she left, but left him alone.
"Loranna, we found Nalion as you requested, and told him the story. He
then wanted to come back and talk this over with you."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 15 2005, 10:10 PM)
Anya followed Nalion and Shaka back to Loranna's study. She
noted the worried look on Isidor's face as she left, but left him alone.
"Loranna, we found Nalion as you requested, and told him the story. He
then wanted to come back and talk this over with you."
"Thank you dear," Loranna says with a smile, still mulling over
Isidor's revelation about the person looking to off her.
For a second, she considers asking Anya if she's seen any suspicious Imperials
or Bretons, then she thinks better of it; Anya was still new to Ald Raathim and
wouldn't know the people here that well.
"I think he and I should talk privately for a bit; thank you again,"
she says to Anya.
Posted by: One87xe Jul 16 2005, 04:17 AM
*Sutch...Imperial Province of Cyrodiil, Dawn...as night begins
to fall, the faint glow of Magicka can be seen from the upper rooms of
"The Last Solarian Refuge Shop and Inn"...*
"Hmm...so how exactly does this work again?"
"It's simple Master One, first choose the weapon you want to
enhance...since you only really use your Shehai and Staff anyways, I'll enchant
this old Mythril Sword" Ami responded
*As Ami speaks the spell a brilliant flash of light surrounds the Sword,
causing it to dazzle and illuminate...but as quickly as this happens, Sword and
spell both disappear...*
"Err...is that supposed to happen Ami?"
"Just wait for it" Ami says "it should only take a moment"
*No sooner does Ami finish her words then the Sword reappears, through a puff
of smoke and a faint red glow...however this Sword is completely different as
it is no longer Mythril but a perverse blending of designs...in the twisted
depths One can make out at least three different grades of material...*
"But...how?"
"Im not really sure about that part" Ami said "I think it has
something to do with the simultaneous Enchanting, then De-Summoning...it seems
to take on its own form...it's kinda creepy, like something designed it that
way...or made it like that"
"So...how long will it last?"
"Usually an hour or so...but I'm sure once I'm more familiar with the
spell I can keep it here longer" Ami says most confident
"Hmm...that is a neat trick...and it probably has some use, although what
that is escapes me"
"I suppose your right Master One...but I will get better" Ami shouts
*As One and Ami converse over her new found power, the Rurio Clan make their
entrance...a long lost Propylon device connects the Clan to the Imperial
Mainland...suspiciously close to the Colovian West...*
<OOC> distractions...some things never change...<OOC>
Posted by: Nalion Jul 16 2005, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 16 2005, 04:16 AM)
"Thank you dear," Loranna says with a smile, still
mulling over Isidor's revelation about the person looking to off her.
For a second, she considers asking Anya if she's seen any suspicious Imperials
or Bretons, then she thinks better of it; Anya was still new to Ald Raathim and
wouldn't know the people here that well.
"I think he and I should talk privately for a bit; thank you again,"
she says to Anya.
Nalion sat down in a comfortable chair.
"What is it, Loranna? I'm a bit worried about you being worried.",
the mage asked and looked at her questioningly.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 15 2005, 10:22 PM)
Nalion sat down in a comfortable chair.
"What is it, Loranna? I'm a bit worried about you being worried.",
the mage asked and looked at her questioningly.
Loranna lets Anya leave, then sighs a little. "Eh, I'm probably
over-reacting a bit," she says, looking mildly embarrassed. She has a
glass of wine brought for her and Nalion while he makes himself comfortable.
"I just was a bit worried that whatever was in that amulet Isidor
shattered might have ended up sticking around, what with the borders between
our world and the lands of the dead still being weakened," she explains,
sipping her wine. "Probably not something to worry about; I admit my
knowledge of enchanted items and the souls that power them come mostly from
watching Slyvos enchant my jewelry. Still ..."
She gives a grimace, then mutters something under her breath.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 16 2005, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 16 2005, 04:31 AM)
Loranna lets Anya leave, then sighs a little. "Eh,
I'm probably over-reacting a bit," she says, looking mildly
embarrassed. She has a glass of wine brought for her and Nalion while he
makes himself comfortable.
"I just was a bit worried that whatever was in that amulet Isidor
shattered might have ended up sticking around, what with the borders between
our world and the lands of the dead still being weakened," she explains,
sipping her wine. "Probably not something to worry about; I admit my
knowledge of enchanted items and the souls that power them come mostly from
watching Slyvos enchant my jewelry. Still ..."
She gives a grimace, then mutters something under her breath.
Nalion sipped on his wine. It was definitely a better vintage than was served
in the tavern.
"Honestly, I would surely have liked to take a glance at this amulet, just
out of interest. My curiosity takes the better of me at times.", the
Breton answered with a smile on his lips.
"However, if it's destroyed, I can live with it, even with the underlying
ghost problems - remember, Raithmat is our greatest and immediate concern here.
The enchantment is broken as the amulet is broken. At least this Imperial can't
exchange it with possessions of innocents anymore."
"I'm worrying a bit more about recent incidents within our group. There is
unrest here, and I don't want people to be at their throats or squabbling over
petty issues when there are more important things going on.", Nalion said
honestly. "Even if some still have to prove themselves."
Posted by: AND Jul 16 2005, 04:54 AM
Plaas was tired of waiting. He was tired of hiding. He
approached Loranna's door. The guard that was at her door seemed to stiffen.
"I want to meet with Loranna, tell her we are old...... friends."
"I'm sorry sir, but she has a guest." The guard said coldly.
"Oh, I didn't know, I shall wait then." Plaas said, then he looked
for a nearby bench, and then he sat, waiting for teh guest to come out.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 15 2005, 10:54 PM)
Plaas was tired of waiting. He was tired of hiding. He
approached Loranna's door. The guard that was at her door seemed to stiffen.
"I want to meet with Loranna, tell her we are old...... friends."
"I'm sorry sir, but she has a guest." The guard said coldly.
"Oh, I didn't know, I shall wait then." Plaas said, then he looked
for a nearby bench, and then he sat, waiting for teh guest to come out.
Isidor noticed Plass approach the door. He walked to him and said, in a blunt
manner "What are you doing here? No less at Lady Loranna's door."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 04:58 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 15 2005, 10:50 PM)
Nalion sipped on his wine. It was definitely a better vintage
than was served in the tavern.
"Honestly, I would surely have liked to take a glance at this amulet, just
out of interest. My curiosity takes the better of me at times.", the
Breton answered with a smile on his lips.
"However, if it's destroyed, I can live with it, even with the underlying
ghost problems - remember, Raithmat is our greatest and immediate concern here.
The enchantment is broken as the amulet is broken. At least this Imperial can't
exchange it with possessions of innocents anymore."
"I'm worrying a bit more about recent incidents within our group. There is
unrest here, and I don't want people to be at their throats or squabbling over
petty issues when there are more important things going on.", Nalion said
honestly. "Even if some still have to prove themselves."
Loranna touches her chest. "Yeah; he's still around, I'm sure," she
says. "The scars still ache slightly at times."
"Whatever was in the amulet is probably just another minor concern -
another monster in the world at most," she surmises. "And yes, I
agree the new blood is showing rough edges. Then again, so did we at first ... but
I see your point."
"So ... what do we do about it?" she asks. "We can't just tell
them 'Start Behaving', after all."
Posted by: AND Jul 16 2005, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 15 2005, 09:57 PM)
Isidor noticed Plass approach the door. He walked to him and
said, in a blunt manner "What are you doing here? No less at Lady
Loranna's door."
"I have come to apologize to her, you left in such a haste. I have also
come to swear a debt, I have nothing to live for, and Loranna is the only haven
I have for my life. Please, do not announce this to Loranna, I want to tell her
myself." Plaas said.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 05:02 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 15 2005, 11:00 PM)
"I have come to apologize to her, you left in such a haste.
I have also come to swear a debt, I have nothing to live for, and Loranna is
the only haven I have for my life. Please, do not announce this to Loranna, I
want to tell her myself." Plaas said.
Isidor was weary, but saw sencerity, and conviction in the Imperial's eyes.
"Very well. For some reason, I trust you. Do not betray my trust, or
Loranna's wrath will be the least you have to fear."
He walked away, deep in thought.
Posted by: AND Jul 16 2005, 05:04 AM
The Nord waited. Now all that awaited Plaas was Loranna. Plaas
sat waiting for the door to open.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 05:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 15 2005, 09:02 PM)
Isidor was weary, but saw sencerity, and conviction in the
Imperial's eyes. "Very well. For some reason, I trust you. Do not betray
my trust, or Loranna's wrath will be the least you have to fear."
He walked away, deep in thought.
Anya watched Isidor leave, and quickly caught up.
"You're quick to trust one so willing to kill, Nord. I'd be more
cautious."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 16 2005, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 16 2005, 04:58 AM)
Loranna touches her chest. "Yeah; he's still around,
I'm sure," she says. "The scars still ache slightly at
times."
"Whatever was in the amulet is probably just another minor concern -
another monster in the world at most," she surmises. "And yes,
I agree the new blood is showing rough edges. Then again, so did we at
first ... but I see your point."
"So ... what do we do about it?" she asks. "We can't just
tell them 'Start Behaving', after all."
"There is a little difference, though. We currently have some roused blood
among the group, something we did not have back then.", Nalion added with
an underlying concern in his voice. "And well, they are new in our group,
but they are adults nontheless and from them, I expect to at least respect
basic things like guestright and law. But let's not dwell on that. Tings will
work out, that I am sure of."
The Breton smiled reassuringly, then turned as if he heard some noise at the
door.
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 16 2005, 05:00 AM)
"I have come to apologize to her, you left in such a haste.
I have also come to swear a debt, I have nothing to live for, and Loranna is
the only haven I have for my life. Please, do not announce this to Loranna, I
want to tell her myself." Plaas said.
Nalion placed the cup of wine on an adjacent table, then stood and opened the
door. He mustered the Nord standing in front of the door, then winked him in.
"You must be Plaas, from the description Loranna gave me.", the mage
frowned. "Anything more, Loranna?", Nalion asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 05:14 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 15 2005, 11:10 PM)
Anya watched Isidor leave, and quickly caught up.
"You're quick to trust one so willing to kill, Nord. I'd be more
cautious."
"My first instict was to lop his head off, but for some reason.....he just
doesn't seem like he is going to do anything. I....don't know. I'm sorry Anya,
I need to be alone and think now. Perhaps we will have a drink later, in the
tavern?"
OOC: I'm going to bed now, and so is Isidor.
Posted by: AND Jul 16 2005, 05:15 AM
Before Loranna could answer, Plaas spoke. "YEs, I am Plaas,
I would like to apologize to Loranna, and swear a debt taht would make me part
of your, group."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 05:15 AM
At the mention of a drink, Anya perked up. "A drink? I'll
meet you there. Well, one of us needs to be careful, I'll keep my eyes open for
the time being."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 16 2005, 05:17 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 15 2005, 11:13 PM)
There is a little difference, though. We currently have
some roused blood among the group, something we did not have back then.",
Nalion added with an underlying concern in his voice. "And well, they are
new in our group, but they are adults nontheless and from them, I expect to at
least respect basic things like guestright and law. But let's not dwell on
that. Tings will work out, that I am sure of.
The Breton smiled reassuringly, then turned as if he heard some noise at the
door.
Nalion placed the cup of wine on an adjacent table, then stood and opened the
door. He mustered the Nord standing in front of the door, then winked him in.
"You must be Plaas, from the description Loranna gave me.", the mage
frowned. "Anything more, Loranna?", Nalion asked.
"True," Loranna admits, "maybe we should both talk to them ...
hmm?"
Seeing Plaas, Loranna raises her eyebrows. "Hello again dear," she
says, mildly surprised. Nalion will notice no sign on Loranna's face that she
wants the Breton to leave.
"What can I do for you?" she starts to ask Plaas, curious.
QUOTE(AND @ Jul 15 2005, 11:15 PM)
Before Loranna could answer, Plaas spoke. "YEs, I am Plaas,
I would like to apologize to Loranna, and swear a debt taht would make me part
of your, group."
Loranna blinks; evidentally she hadn't quite expected that reaction.
"Swear a debt? For what?" she asks. "You owe me nothing,
dear."
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 06:18 AM
Thom, who had gotten three kills instead of two, made his way
back to his campsite outside of Ald Raathim. Thom set up his tent, gathered
wood for the fire, and drug the dead alits to his camp. It was too much for him
to eat, so Thom decided to invite someone from the group to join in the meal.
Thom quickly made his way into town and as soon as he entered the street, he
saw Reichi walking around. Thom approached and said, "Hello. I was
wondering if you would like some alit? I just got back from hunting and I have
too much for just myself."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 06:23 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 12:18 AM)
Thom, who had gotten three kills instead of two, made his way
back to his campsite outside of Ald Raathim. Thom set up his tent, gathered
wood for the fire, and drug the dead alits to his camp. It was too much for him
to eat, so Thom decided to invite someone from the group to join in the meal.
Thom quickly made his way into town and as soon as he entered the street, he
saw Reichi walking around. Thom approached and said, "Hello. I was
wondering if you would like some alit? I just got back from hunting and I have
too much for just myself."
Reichi raised a eyebrow, considering, before his Stomach reminded he hadn't
eaten in awhile. Besides that, Alit was pretty good tasting for something that
was little more than a mouth on two legs. "Sure," Reichi said.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 06:26 AM
"Great. I would like someone to eat it, not jsut let the
rest spoil. Follow me." With that, Thom lead Reichi to his small camp. He
then started the fire and put in the meat to boil. After a short while, it was
ready. Thom grabbed two of his bowls and a ladel and poured a couple of spoon
fulls of Alit stew. He handed the bowl and a spoon to Reichi and said,
"Here."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 06:29 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 12:26 AM)
Great. I would like someone to eat it, not jsut let the rest
spoil. Follow me." With that, Thom lead Reichi to his small camp. He then
started the fire and put in the meat to boil. After a short while, it was
ready. Thom grabbed two of his bowls and a ladel and poured a couple of spoon
fulls of Alit stew. He handed the bowl and a spoon to Reichi and said,
"Here.
Reichi took the bowl, stopping for a brief moment to sniff it, as if smelling
for poisons before begining to eat. "So, whats your name Serjo?"
Reichi asked between spoonfuls of stew. "I'm Reichi Sari."
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 06:32 AM
"Thom. Nice to meet you." Thom took afew spoonfuls of
the stew and smiled. Alit was good, but Thom prefered guar. As Reichi downed
the stew, Thom said, "Get as much as you want. You know, these creatures
can be some of the dumbest, but they taste good."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 06:39 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 12:32 AM)
Thom. Nice to meet you." Thom took afew spoonfuls of
the stew and smiled. Alit was good, but Thom prefered guar. As Reichi downed
the stew, Thom said, "Get as much as you want. You know, these creatures
can be some of the dumbest, but they taste good.
Reichi nodded. "Nice to meet you to, so what brings you to Ald Raathim
outlander?" he asked.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 06:42 AM
Thom thought deeply. "Well, I guess I just don't know. I
was looking for my friend, hoping to find him away from Vvardenfell. I came
upon Ald Raathim and decided to stay here a while. Sometime, even a Ranger
needs a break, and this place was peaceful. Something inside just told me to
stay." Thom smiled. "What about you?"
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 06:48 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 12:42 AM)
Thom thought deeply. "Well, I guess I just don't know. I
was looking for my friend, hoping to find him away from Vvardenfell. I came
upon Ald Raathim and decided to stay here a while. Sometime, even a Ranger
needs a break, and this place was peaceful. Something inside just told me to
stay." Thom smiled. "What about you?"
"Long, long, long story. But in a nutshell i'm here because my friends
are. Besides any home i had in Balmora or anywhere else in Vvardenfell is not
useable in the least. Not to mention Balmora probablly still reeks of
Vampire," Reichi responded.
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 16 2005, 06:51 AM
A gust of wind blew across the campsite.
Reichi caught something out of the corner of his eye that a lesser man wouldn't
have. A lesser man would have been dead in a few seconds.
A Fine Spring dart flew past where his head was. He thanked the Dagger of
Senses, then turned to find his attacker.
He noticed the unmistakable figure of a woman running away.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 06:54 AM
Thom's instincts kicked in. Thom quickly pulled his bow, fitted
an arrow, and looked in the direction that Reichi was looking. Thom released
the arrow, but it nicked a tree and stuck into the ground. "Who was
that?"
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 06:57 AM
QUOTE(Issa_Yojimbo @ Jul 16 2005, 12:51 AM)
A gust of wind blew across the campsite.
Reichi caught something out of the corner of his eye that a lesser man wouldn't
have. A lesser man would have been dead in a few seconds.
A Fine Spring dart flew past where his head was. He thanked the Dagger of
Senses, then turned to find his attacker.
He noticed the unmistakable figure of a woman running away.
"[censored] hell," Reichi cursed. "No clue," he responded
to Thom's question. Reichi stood, both the Dagger Of Senses and Bloodfang drawn
as he stood. He ran in the direction the woman had fled. She's so lucky it
isn't nighttime. Woulda been dessert.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 07:00 AM
Thom saw Reichi run and followed as fast as he could. While
running, Thom said, "Well, I guess thats a way to end a meal." As
they ran, Thom put the bow on his back and pulled his Daedric Claymore named
Orome. With Orome in hand, Thom dodged the branches and brush, wanting to spill
blood.
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 16 2005, 07:07 AM
The assassin's feet were light and swift, but Reichi's werewolf
blood paired with the Dagger of Senses allowed him to catch up with her.
She turned and drew her wakizashis, only to be met with two more blades heading
for her throat. She ducked under and tried to pierce Reichi's stomach as he
bound over her, but he parried the blades with his own just in time. He
recovered from the fall and faced his opponent.
"That stance" he thought, "Where have I seen that stance
before?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 07:12 AM
Thom watched as the assassin tried to attack Reichi. Thom made sure
that Orome would be of use as he swung the massive sword with relative ease. It
was an swing attack, which was easily blocked, but eventually the two of them
could wear the assassin down. Right as he tried to attempt a follow-up attack,
one of the Wakizashis cut him just at his side. There was little pain, it was
just a scratch, but it did something worse than injure. It pissed Thom off.
Thom then swung Orome yet again, continuing to fight.
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 07:15 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 15 2005, 11:15 PM)
At the mention of a drink, Anya perked up. "A drink? I'll
meet you there. Well, one of us needs to be careful, I'll keep my eyes open for
the time being."
Shaka had been quiet for a while, but finally spoke. "Anya, if you still
feel like coming along, I'm going to pick up my armor from the smith now. I
wouldn't mind getting together with some of the group later either."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 07:16 AM
QUOTE(Issa_Yojimbo @ Jul 16 2005, 01:07 AM)
The assassin's feet were light and swift, but Reichi's werewolf
blood paired with the Dagger of Senses allowed him to catch up with her.
She turned and drew her wakizashis, only to be met with two more blades heading
for her throat. She ducked under and tried to pierce Reichi's stomach as
he bound over her, but he parried the blades with his own just in time.
He recovered from the fall and faced his opponent.
"That stance" he thought, "Where have I seen that stance
before?"
Reichi then noticed the landscape behind the assassin, framed by the trees was
a faint of Red Mountain looming in the distance. The sight of the mountain,
combined with the familar fighting style, caused a memory to click. Issa,
he thought, remebering the practice fight with the Dunmer at the base of Red
mountain. But this is a girl, why does she fight like Issa?
Regardless, Reichi charged at the assassin, this time his attacks far more
focussed on disarming or disabling her. He needed answers.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 07:20 AM
Thom saw Reichi tone down his attacks, focusing on the hands and
arms. Ahhhh, he wanted her alive. Thom yelled, "Die!" and attack very
fiercely, hoping to make her focus on him. Thom just kept swinging. He hoped he
could give Reichi time.
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 16 2005, 07:21 AM
The assassin swing inwards toward Reichi in a pincer-like
movement. Reichi caught the wakizashis just near his head. He was in no place
to strike at her. She had him pinned.
But killing her was no longer the plan.
Instead of trying to free himself, Reichi dropped his swords and in one fluid
motion, grabbed the attacker's wrists and twisted them behind her. He kicked
the back of her knees, bringing her to the ground. Thom held Orome to her
throat.
Now, the tables were turned.
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 07:25 AM
"Now who are you and what the hell are you attacking me
for?" Reichi asked.
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 16 2005, 07:39 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 01:25 AM)
"Now who are you and what the hell are you attacking me
for?" Reichi asked.
Relena struggled for a moment, but feeling Thom's blade at her throat was not a
comforting thought. She relaxed and spoke, her voice muffled through her red
scarf.
"My name...is Re...Re...Red. My name is Blood Red. I am from the Dark
Brotherhood. I was sent to kill a Dunmer by the name of Reichi Sari. It took
weeks to track you."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 07:46 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 15 2005, 11:15 PM)
Shaka had been quiet for a while, but finally spoke.
"Anya, if you still feel like coming along, I'm going to pick up my armor
from the smith now. I wouldn't mind getting together with some of the
group later either."
"I'd like to." Anya said smiling. She was more at ease with Shaka
than anyone else. Maybe it was his caring attitude, almost fatherly but not
quite. "I have nothing else to do, and Loranna did suggest to see the
local enchanter, er, what was his name?"
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 07:51 AM
QUOTE(Issa_Yojimbo @ Jul 16 2005, 01:39 AM)
Relena struggled for a moment, but feeling Thom's blade at her
throat was not a comforting thought. She relaxed and spoke, her voice
muffled through her red scarf.
"My name...is Re...Re...Red. My name is Blood Red. I am from
the Dark Brotherhood. I was sent to kill a Dunmer by the name of Reichi
Sari. It took weeks to track you."
"Who wants me dead and why?" Reichi asked. He considered this may
have just been another attempt of the Dark Brotherhood to put him down, even if
he wasn't officially in the Tong anymore. But it was better to get the answer
from the assassin's mouth.
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 07:55 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 16 2005, 01:46 AM)
I'd like to." Anya said smiling. She was more at ease
with Shaka than anyone else. Maybe it was his caring attitude, almost fatherly
but not quite. "I have nothing else to do, and Loranna did suggest to see
the local enchanter, er, what was his name?
The Bosmer and the Argonian were walking through the late-afternoon crowd in
the marketplace.
"Slyvos, yes.... He's a long story in himself, one I'm still
learning," said Shaka. "He's Loranna's future husband, as far as I
know. He looks like a Khajiit. I've heard he strongly resembles Jazbet,
Loranna's late husband." It occurred to Shaka that he might have said too
much already.
"Anya, I trust you enough to say this, but it's not for the citizens of
Ald Raathim; it would just confuse them. Slyvos has an ancient soul -- that's
all I'll say for now. It's enough to say that he's a more powerful mage than
I'll ever be, as are the Bretons Arynel and Nalion. Loranna too, for that
matter."
The two had reached the smith's longhouse. The glow of the forges and clang of
hammers spilled into the street.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 08:00 AM
Anya mulled over what Shaka had told her, still not fully
understanding all she had learned. What have I gotten myself into when I
joined these travellers? she thought.
Anya stopped by the house she was directed to, but saw that Slyvos wasn't
there. Slightly depressed that she was still without answers about Lotus, she
hurried to catch up with Shaka.
"Wait up! Slyvos wasn't in. I'll need to talk to someone else now. Maybe
Nalion. I don't know though. Anyway, I thought I'd just tag along with you for
now. There doesn't seem to be much going on at the moment."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 08:07 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 16 2005, 02:00 AM)
Wait up! Slyvos wasn't in. I'll need to talk to someone
else now. Maybe Nalion. I don't know though. Anyway, I thought I'd just tag
along with you for now. There doesn't seem to be much going on at the
moment.
Shaka watched the Bosmer run back to the longhouse, her emerald Glass armor
shining in the late afternoon sun. "I haven't seen him for a long time,
come to think of it. I'll have to ask around the castle to see if Slyvos is
even around Ald Raathim these days. I assumed he was keeping invisible on the
boat we took back, but now I wonder . . .."
Shaka and Anya walked into the longhouse, their eyes gradually adjusting to the
dimmer light within. He greeted the crusty Nord, who handed over Shaka's mix of
Indoril, Glass and Ebony armor, as well as the Dragonbone Cuirass. All looked
as good as new. Shaka didn't begrudge the smith Longhammer his drakes this day.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 08:10 AM
Anya marveled at the assortment of durable and rare armor.
Strange how she never noticed it until now, despite the several days she had
spent with him.
"How did one such as yourself come across so much good armor? Especially
the Indoril. I've never seen anyone outside of the old gaurds wear them
much."
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 16 2005, 08:12 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 01:51 AM)
"Who wants me dead and why?" Reichi asked. He
considered this may have just been another attempt of the Dark Brotherhood to
put him down, even if he wasn't officially in the Tong anymore. But it was
better to get the answer from the assassin's mouth.
"You were in the Morag Tong, no? You were given a writ for one of our
finest member's families. You felt behind too much evidence. We found all we
needed, and I was sent to restore the balance."
Reichi ripped off her red scarf. The woman was dunmer with long flowing red
hair. Her demeanor was icy cold. This was obviously not her first killing job.
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 08:15 AM
QUOTE(Issa_Yojimbo @ Jul 16 2005, 02:12 AM)
You were in the Morag Tong, no? You were given a
writ for one of our finest member's families. You felt behind too much
evidence. We found all we needed, and I was sent to restore the
balance.
Reichi ripped off her red scarf. The woman was dunmer with long flowing
red hair. Her demeanor was icy cold. This was obviously not her
first killing job.
"Your fighting style, its familar, do you know a Issa Yojimbo?"
Reichi asked, tossing the scarf to the ground.
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 08:17 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 16 2005, 02:10 AM)
Anya marveled at the assortment of durable and rare armor.
Strange how she never noticed it until now, despite the several days she had
spent with him.
"How did one such as yourself come across so much good armor? Especially
the Indoril. I've never seen anyone outside of the old gaurds wear them much."
"Well, it's kind of a mix that I just won over the years, or sometimes
bought. The only Ebony armor I have now is these bracers, the pauldrons are
Indoril, and the greaves are Glass. I don't have full sets of armor anymore . .
. Though a lot of my collection got buried in Caldera when Red Mountain went
up."
"You want to head over to the tavern now?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 08:22 AM
I'm impressed. It wasn't up until recently that I got my
Glass Cuirass. Though my Chitin Armor has gotten me by well enough.
"I'd love to go to the taverm, Shaka. We've had a somewhat rowdy day, and
some relaxation would be nice."
Once again walking with Shaka, Anya was happy to go to the taver for some fun.
I must remember to not over do it again, though.
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 16 2005, 08:26 AM
Red froze.
"Little Bird..."
she breathed. She looked as if she were fighting back a tear.
"No. I know no one by that name..." her voice was shaking.
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 08:30 AM
QUOTE(Issa_Yojimbo @ Jul 16 2005, 02:26 AM)
Red froze.
"Little Bird..."
she breathed. She looked as if she were fighting back a tear.
"No. I know no one by that name..." her voice was shaking.
Reichi frowned, noticing her movements. "You lie," he said. "You
know him, and know him well it seems from your reaction."
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 16 2005, 08:36 AM
I don't know him, I tell you. The name reminds me of
someone I did know, that's all...
She reached down near her boot, where a Daedric dagger was sheathed...
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 08:41 AM
QUOTE(Issa_Yojimbo @ Jul 16 2005, 02:36 AM)
I don't know him, I tell you. The name reminds me of
someone I did know, that's all...
She reached down near her boot, where a Daedric dagger was sheathed...
Reichi motioned for Thom to back off some and loosened his grip on Red.
"Similar style, and you know his name, you know him," Reichi said in
a confident tone. "Friend of his?"
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 16 2005, 08:45 AM
"I DO NOT KNOW THE MAN!" screamed Red, as she pushed
herself off the ground. The sudden movement caught Reichi off guard. He fell
backwards and lost his grip on her. She kicked Thom's blade out of the way, and
pulled a scroll of Windform from her back pouch.
With a whisper, she was gone.
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 02:11 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 16 2005, 02:22 AM)
Once again walking with Shaka, Anya was happy to go to the
tavern for some fun. I must remember to not over do it again, though.
The tavern still had some daylight coming in through the mica windows; the
walls were thick enough to keep it relatively cool inside. Lanterns added more
illumination.
"I'm buying the first round, Anya," said Shaka, and bought some scrib
jerky from the barkeep as well. Might be better than drinking on an empty
stomach, he thought.
He joined Anya at a round oaken table. The bard for that hour alternated
between singing and playing a metal whistle. He seemed one of their better ones
lately, his music the kind of melancholy that left the patrons feeling better
rather than worse.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 04:28 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 08:11 AM)
The tavern still had some daylight coming in through the mica
windows; the walls were thick enough to keep it relatively cool inside.
Lanterns added more illumination.
"I'm buying the first round, Anya," said Shaka, and bought some scrib
jerky from the barkeep as well. Might be better than drinking on an empty
stomach, he thought.
He joined Anya at a round oaken table. The bard for that hour alternated
between singing and playing a metal whistle. He seemed one of their
better ones lately, his music the kind of melancholy that left the patrons
feeling better rather than worse.
Isdior had taken a nap, and was refreshed. Off to the tavern. He asked one of
the guards and was told that Shaka and Anya had gone ot the tavern all ready.
When he arrived, they had just gotten their drinks. "What about me?"
he asked in a jovial voice. He turned to the barkeep "A mead,
please." he slapped town ten gold on the table.
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 05:22 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 10:28 AM)
Isdior had taken a nap, and was refreshed. Off to the tavern. He
asked one of the guards and was told that Shaka and Anya had gone ot the tavern
all ready. When he arrived, they had just gotten their drinks. "What about
me?" he asked in a jovial voice. He turned to the barkeep "A mead,
please." he slapped town ten gold on the table.
"Good to see you, Isidor," said Shaka, shaking his hand. "First
one's on me . . ." and he pushed the gold coins back to the Nord.
"How's Loki these days? Did you find a kennel for him at the castle or
something?" said Shaka. "I could tell you and he go way back."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 05:25 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 11:22 AM)
"Good to see you, Isidor," said Shaka, shaking his
hand. "First one's on me . . ." and he pushed the gold coins
back to the Nord.
"How's Loki these days? Did you find a kennel for him at the castle
or something?" said Shaka. "I could tell you and he go way
back."
"Ah, well, it seems he found a mate. How another wolf ended up here, I'll
never know. He comes into my room to sleep, and get his food, but he spends all
his time with her." He grinned.
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 05:32 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 11:25 AM)
"Ah, well, it seems he found a mate. How another wolf ended
up here, I'll never know. He comes into my room to sleep, and get his food, but
he spends all his time with her." He grinned.
Shaka hadn't expected to hear that. He hoped the female wolf wouldn't prove to
be a werewolf, but it didn't seem like a good idea to mention that one . . . .
Isidor looked more at peace with himself to Shaka. Must be the talk with
Loranna had helped. Shaka looked over at Anya and thought to himself that it
was good to have comrades to adventure with, after years of being a loner.
"Did I ever tell you and Anya about the time I talked some Imperials into
joining the Temple with me?" Shaka began the tale . . . .
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 05:36 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 11:32 AM)
Shaka hadn't expected to hear that. He hoped the female
wolf wouldn't prove to be a werewolf, but it didn't seem like a good idea to
mention that one . . . .
Isidor looked more at peace with himself to Shaka. Must be the talk with
Loranna had helped. Shaka looked over at Anya and thought to himself that
it was good to have comrades to adventure with, after years of being a loner.
"Did I ever tell you and Anya about the time I talked some Imperials into
joining the Temple with me?" Shaka began the tale . . .
.
Isidor listened intentley.
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 05:41 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 11:36 AM)
Isidor listened intentley.
Shaka finished the tale. " . . . So there we were, the three of us, having
just finished taking the oath to join the Temple and studying their manual. The
priest says, "Do you have any questions, my sons?"
"One of the Imperials raises his hand and says, 'Yeah, mate .... Where are
the shrine maidens that Shaka told us about?"
Shaka shook his head. "Good times. Somehow I got to stay in the Temple for
awhile, and eventually got to help clean up the cultists at Ald Daedroth, which
is how I got the Indoril pauldrons. I'm still more of one for the Fighter's
Guild and Imperial Cult, though."
"I guess you could say I took what I could from each experience and moved
on." Shaka drank a mead, thinking back for a moment.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 05:44 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 11:41 AM)
Shaka finished the tale. " . . . So
there we were, the three of us, having just finished taking the oath to join
the Temple and studying their manual. The priest says, "Do you have
any questions, my sons?"
"One of the Imperials raises his hand and says, 'Yeah, mate .... Where are
the shrine maidens that Shaka told us about?"
Shaka shook his head. "Good times. Somehow I got to stay in
the Temple for awhile, and eventually got to help clean up the cultists at Ald
Daedroth, which is how I got the Indoril pauldrons. I'm still more of one
for the Fighter's Guild and Imperial Cult, though."
"I guess you could say I took what I could from each experience and moved
on." Shaka drank a mead, thinking back for a moment.
Isidor laughed a deep laugh and then said "Imperials never were the
brightest bunch."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 07:28 PM
QUOTE(Issa_Yojimbo @ Jul 16 2005, 02:45 AM)
"I DO NOT KNOW THE MAN!" screamed Red, as she pushed
herself off the ground. The sudden movement caught Reichi off
guard. He fell backwards and lost his grip on her. She kicked
Thom's blade out of the way, and pulled a scroll of Windform from her back
pouch.
With a whisper, she was gone.
Reichi groaned, sitting up. "I have a feeling she'll be back," Reichi
said, rising. "Well then, that was a good waste of time."
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 07:29 PM
QUOTE(Issa_Yojimbo @ Jul 16 2005, 01:45 AM)
"I DO NOT KNOW THE MAN!" screamed Red, as she pushed
herself off the ground. The sudden movement caught Reichi off
guard. He fell backwards and lost his grip on her. She kicked
Thom's blade out of the way, and pulled a scroll of Windform from her back
pouch.
With a whisper, she was gone.
Thom slowly bent down and picked up his blade. He wiped the dirt off of it and
sheathed it, then said, "Well. She is careful, but was leaving pretty
fast. If you wish, we can try and track her; or if not, we can go into town and
alert your friends." Thom looked around and pointed torward the south.
"That way is camp. Your call my friend."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 07:33 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 09:44 AM)
Isidor laughed a deep laugh and then said "Imperials never
were the brightest bunch."
"Never were, were they?" Noticing the drink was emtpy, Anya called
for another.
"Come now, Shaka, that can't be you're only story. One more please? I've
always been partial to someone else's travelling stories."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 07:36 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 01:29 PM)
Thom slowly bent down and picked up his blade. He wiped the dirt
off of it and sheathed it, then said, "Well. She is careful, but was
leaving pretty fast. If you wish, we can track her; or if not, we can go into
town and alert your friends." Thom looked around and pointed torward the
south. "That way is camp and, from the hasty tracks she made, she went
north. Your call my friend."
"That was a Windform scroll, it has a powerful levitation enchantment
combined with invisibility. She's in the air by now. No way in hell to find
her, can't track air," Reichi said. "Besides, I think she's going to
find Issa now, she seemed to know him."
"I say we go into town, everyone's probablly at the Tavern around this
time, at least Isidor will be if i know Nords."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 07:39 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 16 2005, 01:33 PM)
"Never were, were they?" Noticing the drink was emtpy,
Anya called for another.
"Come now, Shaka, that can't be you're only story. One more please? I've
always been partial to someone else's travelling stories."
Shaka smiled fondly at her. "I'll have to remember another one soon. Right
now I'm sort of relaxing. Can you tell us anything, or Isidor?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 07:41 PM
Thom looked at Reichi and said, "Okay, I have been learning
the woods around here, so I just about know where we are. Follow me." With
that, Thom marched off to the southeast, moving quickly through the forest.
After a very short walk, Thom and Reichi emerged from the wood on the north
side of town and then made there way to the entrance of the tavern. "Well,
you go in first. You know people here, I don't."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 16 2005, 07:50 PM
In the back of the tavern and cloaked Breton was strumming a
lute.
See them all round about
Little impish wild sprouts
Children dancing all day out in the streets
And the women of the town
They smile and wave their gowns
Flirting with whoever so they please
And the men act on a whim
When they’ve got a drink on hand
And in their bellies so they can’t stay on their feet
And so it is in Ald Raathim
In the taverns love or hate them
But no matter how you feel
About good conduct and appeal
The taverns are the best place for
Excitement and good rapport
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 07:51 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 01:41 PM)
Thom looked at Reichi and said, "Okay, I have been learning
the woods around here, so I just about know where we are. Follow me." With
that, Thom marched off to the southeast, moving quickly through the forest. After
a very short walk, Thom and Reichi emerged from the wood on the north side of
town and then made there way to the entrance of the tavern. "Well, you go
in first. You know people here, I don't."
Reichi entered the Tavern, ignoring the strange looks he got for his less than
normal appearance. Reichi's wolf fur armor drew attention like Chitin would in
Skyrim, in other words, a lot. Beyound that his long and messy silvery white
hair and crimson wolf-like eyes drew more attention than the armor. Reichi saw
Shaka, Isidor, and Anya and waved to them. "Hey guys!"
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 07:59 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 01:51 PM)
Reichi entered the Tavern, ignoring the strange looks he got for
his less than normal appearance. Reichi's wolf fur armor drew attention like
Chitin would in Skyrim, in other words, a lot. Beyound that his long and messy
silvery white hair and crimson wolf-like eyes drew more attention than the
armor. Reichi saw Shaka, Isidor, and Anya and waved to them. "Hey
guys!"
"Hail, Reichi. Come, sit, have a drink. I'm just about to tell a tale. In
harrowing detail." He winked. "On me first hunt in Skyrim, it was me,
my father, and my drunken lout of a brother. My father was there for
supervision. We had to catch a Wild Snow Wolf pack that had been harrassing our
town. I was armed with a bow and axe, my brother the same. My father followed
from a distance. After a while, he told us that he was going to stay at the
fork in the road, whilst we went ahead. So we went ahead, my brother drinking
mead the whole way. After a while, we happen upon the Snow Wolves, chewing on a
Nord corpse. I drew my bow, and shot one in the back of the neck. It squirmed,
then howled and charged at me. My useless brother stood by a tree, drinking."
Isidor stopped for a sip of his drink. "Aah.."
"So, the two wolves come at me, snarling like Hircine hisself. They come
upon me, and my brother stands there, still drinking. I jump on one of them,
then I cut it's throat. I shoot arrows at the other. After a while, they had
both fallen, and I had proudly taken their hides, to make some armor. When we
got back to my father, my brother took all the credit. I couldn't say anything,
because he was older, and me father'd believe him."
Isidor shook his head, "Well, needless to say, he was killed the minute he
left Skyrim."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 08:01 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 11:39 AM)
Shaka smiled fondly at her. "I'll have to remember
another one soon. Right now I'm sort of relaxing. Can you tell us
anything, or Isidor?"
"Well, that does remind me of a time I was hired to, er, borrow something
of value from the Temple. Though it's not nearly as funny as you story
Shaka." Clsoing her eyse for a second, she recalled that escapade.
"Well, they had numurous guards around this particular temple, som a
simple sneak in sneak out plan wasn't going to work. I watched a pilgrim walk
towards the temple, and that's when I had this good idea. I would impersonate a
priest."
"Well, after I had aquired a robe, I entered the temple and began to snoop
around for artifacts the temple was keeping. That's when an acolyte came to me.
Apperently the head priest was a Bosmer as well, of all things, this was before
I got my tattoo on my cheek."
"Well, so flustered that the priestess was late, I didn't get a chance to
work my way out of it, and I needed to keep my disguise. 'You're late, you're
needed to give the oath to our newest members.' This proved to be more
difficult than expected, as I didn't know the oath, at all."
"As I started to spout whatever came to mind, it dawned on the other
priests I wasn't who I looked like. When they asked for my name, I took some
wine and flung it at them. Running off hearing them screaming 'Heretic!' all
the while."
"That's when the acolyte summoned a Greater Bonewalker an everyone stopped
dead in their tracks. Suffice to say, the temple gaurds more or less forgot
about me, which left me ample time to gather the artifacts and some, ah,
insurance as well."
"Later on, a satchel was delivered to me at the tavern, with some money in
it. Apperently some necromancer had his student snooping out the temple, and
they were so grateful that I helped them out, they payed me handsomely. And to
top it all off, they never noticed the stole... borrowed items. All in all a
good trip."
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 08:03 PM
Thom had quietly entered the tavern after Reichi. Thom had took
a chair at the table just beside the group. As Isidor was talking, Thom grabbed
the dart out of his pack, the same dart used by the assassin, stood up, and put
it down on their table. Thom nodded torward Reichi.
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 01:59 PM)
When we got back to my father, my brother took all the
credit. I couldn't say anything, because he was older, and me father'd believe
him.
Isidor shook his head, "Well, needless to say, he was killed the minute he
left Skyrim."
"That's the first time I'd heard about your family, Isidor. Sounds like
you grew up in a place like Solstheim when I visited it -- a hard place."
Shaka clinked tankards with Isidor.
"I didn't have it quite that bad. You know that the Argonians are tribal,
and stubborn enough to still be in Black Marsh, outlasting the Empire and all
other comers. It's just that I was the one who had to get out and see more of
Tamriel."
"Good story too, sis. I forget that Vvardenfell is so full of intrigue
that you can't swing a Khajiit without hitting somebody with an agenda. Glad
you got away with it."
Shaka changed the subject. "Reichi, were you in a fight? It might scare
the civilians less if you had put on a street robe . . . . Anyway,
welcome."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 08:11 PM
Reichi grinned, pulling a chair out and sitting in it.
"Yeah, a brief one, but i didn't get injured or nothing. Its just that i
got a weird armor. Bet that Dragonbone Cuirass o' yours attracts alot of
attention as well," he said in response to Shaka.
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 08:13 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 02:11 PM)
Reichi grinned, pulling a chair out and sitting in it.
"Yeah, a brief one, but i didn't get injured or nothing. Its just that i
got a weird armor. Bet that Dragonbone Cuirass o' yours attracts alot of
attention as well," he said in response to Shaka.
Shaka looked at his cuirass for a moment, bone-colored but with a faint
nacreous shine in the right light. "Yes, I usually have to wear a travel
cloak when I've got it on. I'm going to take it off back at the castle
anyway."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 08:17 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 02:03 PM)
Thom had quietly entered the tavern after Reichi. Thom had took
a chair at the table just beside the group. As Isidor was talking, Thom grabbed
the dart out of his pack, the same dart used by the assassin, stood up, and put
it down on their table. Thom nodded torward Reichi.
Shaka looked at the dart with surprise, then at the ranger. "Welcome back,
Thom. I haven't seen a dart like that since Mournhold .... I made sure not to
be at the receiving end, as much as possible. What's the Dark Brotherhood doing
around here?" Should I tell him about Kethiah, he wondered.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 08:19 PM
Thom looked at Shaka then pointed at Reichi. "I don't have
problems. But he might. He was at my camp, eating. Well, he can tell the
story."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 08:20 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 02:07 PM)
"That's the first time I'd heard about your family,
Isidor. Sounds like you grew up in a place like Solstheim when I visited
it -- a hard place." Shaka clinked tankards with Isidor.
"I didn't have it quite that bad. You know that the Argonians are
tribal, and stubborn enough to still be in Black Marsh, outlasting the Empire
and all other comers. It's just that I was the one who had to get out and
see more of Tamriel."
"Well, my father was a tough bastard. A tough man, but a fair man. My brother
on the other hand, was an ungrateful lout. My father, mother, and sister were
all killed, by one man." Isidor looked away, obviously upset.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 08:21 PM
"Dark Brotherhood? Who are they? Are they like the Morag
Tong at all? I've spent time in the Morag Tong, but not enough to hear much
more than fleeting talk of this Dark Brotherhood."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 08:24 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 02:17 PM)
Shaka looked at the dart with surprise, then at the
ranger. "Welcome back, Thom. I haven't seen a dart like that
since Mournhold .... I made sure not to be at the receiving end, as much as
possible. What's the Dark Brotherhood doing around here?"
Should I tell him about Kethiah, he wondered.
"Apparently they still have a grudge," Reichi said simply.
"Something about me killing some dude who was either a family member or a
high ranking officer or something. Wasn't much paying attention to that
part," he replied.
QUOTE
"Dark Brotherhood? Who are they? Are they like the Morag
Tong at all? I've spent time in the Morag Tong, but not enough to hear much
more than fleeting talk of this Dark Brotherhood."
"Illegeal Assassins, a old offshoot of the Morag Tong."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 08:29 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 02:24 PM)
"Apparently they still have a grudge," Reichi said
simply. "Something about me killing some dude who was either a family
member or a high ranking officer or something. Wasn't much paying attention to
that part," he replied.
"Illegeal Assassins, a old offshoot of the Morag Tong."
Shaka was silent for a second. "Our lives just got more complicated,"
he said. "This stays in the group, but there's a Dark Brotherhood assassin
who helped Loranna's late husband in the past, Kethiah --- though she claimed
to Loranna to be Morag Tong. I almost think she's both, or neither; a
freelance.
But it sounds as if it's someone else. If it were Kethiah, she would have
succeeded. I knew her slightly. Long story."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 08:32 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 02:29 PM)
Shaka was silent for a second. "Our lives just got
more complicated," he said. "This stays in the group, but
there's a Dark Brotherhood assassin who helped Loranna's late husband in the
past, Kethiah --- though she claimed to Loranna to be Morag Tong. I
almost think she's both, or neither; a freelance.
But it sounds as if it's someone else. If it were Kethiah, she would have
succeeded. I knew her slightly. Long story."
Reichi chuckled. "I know of Kethiath, Jazbet introduced her back in the
Blue Dawn, during all them azurite troubles. Said she was Morag Tong. But i
guess she isn't ay?" He said. "Only saw her that one time though.
Shame she didn't get more involved. She coulda been useful."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 08:34 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 02:32 PM)
Reichi chuckled. "I know of Kethiath, Jazbet introduced her
back in the Blue Dawn, during all them azurite troubles. Said she was Morag
Tong. But i guess she isn't ay?" He said. "Only saw her that one time
though. Shame she didn't get more involved. She coulda been useful."
"She's resourceful, all right. Reichi, I'll tell you later what town she
works out of. I met her when she was one of Helseth's Dark Brotherhood lackeys
--- except you probably know she's no one's lackey."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 08:35 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 02:32 PM)
Reichi chuckled. "I know of Kethiath, Jazbet introduced her
back in the Blue Dawn, during all them azurite troubles. Said she was Morag
Tong. But i guess she isn't ay?" He said. "Only saw her that one time
though. Shame she didn't get more involved. She coulda been useful."
"I don't understand all this Dunmer secrecy, with all these assassinations
and the like. In Skyrim, if you piss off someone, you fight them. You don't
hire some sneak to kill him."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 08:36 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 02:35 PM)
I don't understand all this Dunmer secrecy, with all these
assassinations and the like. In Skyrim, if you piss off someone, you fight
them. You don't hire some sneak to kill him.
Same in Black Marsh, Shaka agreed to himself. But he had left the tribes behind
a lifetime ago.
"I don't really understand the assassin's mind either, Isidor. No offense,
I hope, Reichi. But I've had to learn about dunmer culture, as little as I
really know, just to survive and keep the slave shackles off."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 08:42 PM
"You can do it either way Isidor, The whole dueling thing
is usually for the Redorans and Indorils some Dres too i think, the honorable
types. Usually the assassination requests come from Telvanni and Hlaalu from my
expierance," Reichi said. "The reasons are probablly that Hlaalu is
far from a fighter's House, and Telvanni magelords are too busy studying to
smite people with their arcane magicks." Reichi grinned.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 02:42 PM)
"You can do it either way Isidor, The whole dueling thing
is usually for the Redorans and Indorils some Dres too i think, the honorable
types. Usually the assassination requests come from Telvanni and Hlaalu from my
expierance," Reichi said. "The reasons are probablly that Hlaalu is
far from a fighter's House, and Telvanni magelords are too busy studying to
smite people with their arcane magicks." Reichi grinned.
Isidor shrugged and said "Gimme an axe over a dagger any day."
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 16 2005, 09:07 PM
Thom grinned. "I haven't dealt with the Dark Brotherhood
since my Redoran days. They might be scum for hire, but they don't leave loose
ends. Surviving them is a combination of skill and luck. But for Reichi here, I
think it was more skill." Thom sat back down at his table.
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 10:18 PM
"All right, I got us sidetracked here. Reichi, assume for a
minute it's not Kethiah. Did you recognize anything about the assassin -- accent,
tattoos, anything?"
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 10:22 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 04:18 PM)
All right, I got us sidetracked here. Reichi, assume
for a minute it's not Kethiah. Did you recognize anything about the
assassin -- accent, tattoos, anything?
"She fought like Issa," Reichi answered. A few moments passed, then
he realized none of the older members of the group were here. "Whom none
of you have met yet i'm guessing. Plus i know it wasn't Kethiath, this girl
called herself 'Red' and had long red hair."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 10:26 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 04:22 PM)
She fought like Issa," Reichi answered. A few moments
passed, then he realized none of the older members of the group were here.
"Whom none of you have met yet i'm guessing. Plus i know it wasn't
Kethiath, this girl called herself 'Red' and had long red hair.
"Issa must have been before my time with this group, yes. Could you tell
me about him or her?"
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 10:31 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 04:26 PM)
Issa must have been before my time with this group,
yes. Could you tell me about him or her?
"Issa was a Dunmer, met him on Red Mountain and he was around with the
group for some time. Had this odd sword he called Prophet's Edge, dunno what it
did exactly though," Reichi replied. "As for the woman, she reacted
rather unusually to his name, tensing up and mumbling something like
"Little bird" before denying any knowledge of him in a rather
unconvincing manner."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 10:33 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 04:31 PM)
Issa was a Dunmer, met him on Red Mountain and he was
around with the group for some time. Had this odd sword he called Prophet's
Edge, dunno what it did exactly though," Reichi replied. "As for the
woman, she reacted rather unusually to his name, tensing up and mumbling
something like "Little bird" before denying any knowledge of him in a
rather unconvincing manner.
"She's probably his apprentice."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 10:34 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 04:33 PM)
She's probably his apprentice.
"Sounds closer than that -- lover or relative, maybe," said Shaka.
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 10:40 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 04:33 PM)
She's probably his apprentice.
"Issa wasn't a Assassin," Reichi said, glancing at Isidor. "At
least, not that i know of. He was wearing a Royal Guard's cuirass and Admantuim
helm among other things when i first met him, not usual Assassin attire."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 10:42 PM
"So what are you going to do about it, Reichi? You know as
well as I assassins and the like-minded don't just run away" Anya was
getting fustrated with all this talking. Like the Nord, she prefered to get the
job done, though she enjoyed shadows more than one-on-one confontations he
seemd fond of.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 10:49 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 04:40 PM)
Issa wasn't a Assassin," Reichi said, glancing at
Isidor. "At least, not that i know of. He was wearing a Royal Guard's
cuirass and Admantuim helm among other things when i first met him, not usual
Assassin attire.
"Many things have changed since then Reichi. Perhaps Issa has adapted to
his current lifestyle."
Posted by: Aki Jul 16 2005, 10:52 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 16 2005, 04:42 PM)
"So what are you going to do about it, Reichi? You know as
well as I assassins and the like-minded don't just run away" Anya was
getting fustrated with all this talking. Like the Nord, she prefered to get the
job done, though she enjoyed shadows more than one-on-one confontations he
seemd fond of.
"If she wants me, she can come and get me," Reichi said simply,
leaning back in his chair and putting his feet on the table. "No way to
find her with the way she ran off, damn Windform scrolls."
QUOTE
Many things have changed since then Reichi. Perhaps Issa
has adapted to his current lifestyle.
"He was here in Ald Raathim not to long ago, i can't see him having
changed much since then."
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 10:54 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 04:52 PM)
If she wants me, she can come and get me," Reichi
said simply, leaning back in his chair and putting his feet on the table.
"No way to find her with the way she ran off, damn Windform scrolls.
"He was here in Ald Raathim not to long ago, i can't see him having
changed much since then."
"Is there any way to contact Issa, Reichi?" said Shaka. "He
could help us deal with Red."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 10:54 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 04:52 PM)
If she wants me, she can come and get me," Reichi
said simply, leaning back in his chair and putting his feet on the table.
"No way to find her with the way she ran off, damn Windform scrolls.
"He was here in Ald Raathim not to long ago, i can't see him having
changed much since then."
"Well, next time, bring Shaka along, and paralyze her before she runs
off."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 16 2005, 10:59 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 16 2005, 02:52 PM)
If she wants me, she can come and get me," Reichi
said simply, leaning back in his chair and putting his feet on the table.
"No way to find her with the way she ran off, damn Windform scrolls.
"He was here in Ald Raathim not to long ago, i can't see him having
changed much since then."
"I had a Windform scroll once. I sort of used in when I was less than at
full thinking capacity. You're welcome to use my help, as I know a few things
about assassins."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 02:54 PM)
Well, next time, bring Shaka along, and paralyze her
before she runs off.
"You don't... deal with assassins much, do you?
Posted by: syronj Jul 16 2005, 11:01 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 04:54 PM)
Well, next time, bring Shaka along, and paralyze her
before she runs off.
Shaka glanced around at the group. He could see some, especially Anya, were
growing frustrated from inaction. He stood up.
"I'm sorry to cut this short. It was good to get some people together.
Although I hate to keep running back to her with our problems, I'm going back
to the castle and ask Loranna about Issa - - also any other mages I can find.
See you after supper at the castle. Anyone who wants to go along can, or we can
talk about it over supper too."
Shaka left some tip money and left the tavern.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 16 2005, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 05:01 PM)
Shaka glanced around at the group. He could see some,
especially Anya, were growing frustrated from inaction. He stood up.
"I'm sorry to cut this short. It was good to get some people
together.
Although I hate to keep running back to her with our problems, I'm going back
to the castle and ask Loranna about Issa - - also any other mages I can
find.
See you after supper at the castle. Anyone who wants to go along can, or
we can talk about it over supper too."
Shaka left some tip money and left the tavern.
Isidor rose to his feet and said, "I'm still exhausted. I'm going to lie
to go to sleep, I'll be back after dinner." As he walked out of the bar,
he winked at one of the Nordic Barmaids who was shuffiling around, collecting
tankards.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 16 2005, 03:08 PM)
Isidor rose to his feet and said, "I'm still exhausted. I'm
going to lie to go to sleep, I'll be back after dinner." As he walked out
of the bar, he winked at one of the Nordic Barmaids who was shuffiling around,
collecting tankards.
"Spoil sport." Anya muttered, in a joking manner. Slightly enthralled
with the thought of an assassin lurking about, she decided to stay for a while.
She tended to like their mannerisms more than straight-foward warriors. They
kept themselves out of harms way. They stayed silent and unnoticed. They made
sure they had the upper hand before they attakced ensuring their own safety.
She had adopted this lifestyle on Morrowind. She tended to wander a bit, so she
merged in some fighting styles, hence her spear. Useful in straight foward
fights, but kept her at arms length from trouble. She used to use throwing
daggers and the like, but grew rusty as people relied less and less on her
skills and more of a mercenary. She was glad to pick up the bow, again.
Noticing her drink was once more empty, she ordered another.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:13 AM
Shaka stopped by his guest room and left the Dragonbone Cuirass
in the armoire, along with the pauldrons and bracers. He was grateful for the
protection of armor, but it was too heavy for all-day use.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 02:20 AM
The tavern was visited well these days, much to the delight of
the inkeeper. Most benches were full and in the air hang a mixture of sounds
and typical tavern scents of food and drink.
Nalion entered the tavern, stopped for a moment and gazed around, then chose to
walk over to the table where Anya sat.
"Good day to you. Mind if I join you?", the mage asked.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:27 AM
"Nalion. A pleasure to see you again. Of course, have a
seat. I'm not busy at the moment." Remembering that she had wanted to see
him sometime, she spoke up.
"Nalion, I have a question about Lotus, my cliff racer." She then
proceded to explain the fire like glow of Lotus after the spear was reforged.
His red markings, and faint silver and black markings. She explained how
Loranna noticed the exceptional warmth to him and how his skin didn't quite
feel the same.
"Over all, he hasn't acted different. But I'm not sure what to think. Both
Loranna and Shaka think that the forging changed him, as the fire fits the
picture. Loranna then sent me to Slyvos, but I can't find him anywhere. I
remembered how you're known to be a powerful mage, and was wondering if you
could figure something out they couldn't?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:35 AM
As Shaka put on the more formal robe he had once taken from a
Telvanni necromancer, he looked at the mirror for a moment and felt down for
some reason.
Yeah, you're a real leader, he thought. Shooting his mouth off in the tavern
like he had something to contribute.
And now this, more figures from Loranna's past, her old comrades' past. Still,
Shaka felt he should ask Loranna and the mages about Issa.
Shaka locked the door to his room and walked to Loranna's wing. He asked the
guards to ask Loranna if this was a good time to talk.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 08:35 PM)
As Shaka put on the more formal robe he had once taken from a
Telvanni necromancer, he looked at the mirror for a moment and felt down for
some reason.
Yeah, you're a real leader, he thought. Shooting his mouth off in the
tavern like he had something to contribute.
And now this, more figures from Loranna's past, her old comrades' past.
Still, Shaka felt he should ask Loranna and the mages about Issa.
Shaka locked the door to his room and walked to Loranna's wing. He asked
the guards to ask Loranna if this was a good time to talk.
Loranna hears that Shaka is looking for her and agrees to meet him in the
study. She smiles in greeting as the Argonian enters.
"Well met," she says. "What's on your mind Shaka?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 17 2005, 02:27 AM)
"Nalion. A pleasure to see you again. Of course, have a
seat. I'm not busy at the moment." Remembering that she had wanted to see
him sometime, she spoke up.
"Nalion, I have a question about Lotus, my cliff racer." She then
proceded to explain the fire like glow of Lotus after the spear was reforged.
His red markings, and faint silver and black markings. She explained how
Loranna noticed the exceptional warmth to him and how his skin didn't quite
feel the same.
"Over all, he hasn't acted different. But I'm not sure what to think. Both
Loranna and Shaka think that the forging changed him, as the fire fits the
picture. Loranna then sent me to Slyvos, but I can't find him anywhere. I
remembered how you're known to be a powerful mage, and was wondering if you
could figure something out they couldn't?"
"Ah, Loranna mentioned your cliffracer. Truly interesting creature. I
haven't seen him yet, nor the spear, so my judgment cannot be complete, nor do
I think it could be. To be honest, I'm not a good enchanter. Some magic
trinkets for personal use and some made to sell in the days I settled down for
a time do not make one a master enchanter. There's still a lot out here I don't
know of."
"However, it can be that the material of the spear influences the
summoning. See, the enchantment is bound to the weapon - the material of the weapon.
And if the material changes, it could perhaps change the way the enchantment
works, too. I have to admit though, that I have not seen anything like that
before."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 16 2005, 08:46 PM)
Loranna hears that Shaka is looking for her and agrees to meet
him in the study. She smiles in greeting as the Argonian enters.
"Well met," she says. "What's on your mind Shaka?"
"Well met, Lady," he said. "Reichi and Thom had an unusual
encounter today with a Dark Brotherhood assassin . . . ." He recounted the
fight with the one calling herself Blood Red, who seemed to have emotional or
blood ties to Issa.
"It seemed to us that Issa might be the key to finding this assassin. I
also thought I should warn you of Red, though her target seems solely to be
Reichi."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 08:53 PM)
"Well met, Lady," he said. "Reichi and Thom
had an unusual encounter today with a Dark Brotherhood assassin . .
. ." He recounted the fight with the one calling herself Blood Red,
who seemed to have emotional or blood ties to Issa.
"It seemed to us that Issa might be the key to finding this
assassin. I also thought I should warn you of Red, though her target
seems solely to be Reichi."
"Assassins seem to be a somewhat popular item around here lately,"
Loranna says, thinking of Isidor's warning. "A woman who uses Issa's twin
sword technique you say? Interesting ..."
She thinks. "I haven't seen Issa in a while; I'm not sure where he's gone,
though I think he's still in Morrowind. I'll look into the matter, and thank
you for the warning."
"Poor Reichi, though he is pretty good at handling himself," Loranna
adds. "How did he seem to take the encounter?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 16 2005, 06:53 PM)
Ah, Loranna mentioned your cliffracer. Truly interesting
creature. I haven't seen him yet, nor the spear, so my judgment cannot be
complete, nor do I think it could be. To be honest, I'm not a good enchanter.
Some magic trinkets for personal use and some made to sell in the days I
settled down for a time do not make one a master enchanter. There's still a lot
out here I don't know of.
"However, it can be that the material of the spear influences the
summoning. See, the enchantment is bound to the weapon - the material of the
weapon. And if the material changes, it could perhaps change the way the
enchantment works, too. I have to admit though, that I have not seen anything
like that before."
"You're answer remains largely what everyone else's is, though I am
extrememly grateful for your input. With you confirming it, I can be reasonably
sure what it is. I didn't bring my spear with me, as it can prove to be
unweildy in certian curcumstances. And summoning Lotus might prove a ruckus
here, with these people, as I found out in the library."
"I suppose I'll need to see this Slyvos if I'm to get any definite answer.
But you've helped to point me in the right direction, thank you."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 16 2005, 08:58 PM)
Poor Reichi, though he is pretty good at handling himself,"
Loranna adds. "How did he seem to take the encounter?
"He seemed to shrug it off, being his usual cocky self," said Shaka,
smiling slightly. "I wonder if the assassin could be a relative or lover
of Issa Yojimbo. Reichi said she was practically choked up when she called him
'little bird'."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:11 AM
Isidor sat in his room, still thinking about what the figure had
said in his cell. "Certain people....want her out of the way."
Something was going on. The attack on Reichi, the figure in Isdior's cell, and
Reichi's past, all made Isidor apprehensive. He sat on his bed, deep in thought,
and didn't hear the figure enter the room.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 09:02 PM)
He seemed to shrug it off, being his usual cocky
self," said Shaka, smiling slightly. "I wonder if the assassin
could be a relative or lover of Issa Yojimbo. Reichi said she was
practically choked up when she called him 'little bird'.
Loranna thinks back; she realizes with some chagrin that most of the time she
spent talking with Issa, was more Azura than herself. Another person who she
wished she had had more time to get to know.
"I'm not too familiar with his family; I seem to remember him mentioning
his father once or twice, but not siblings," she says. "Then again,
he had a way of being there one moment and then elsewhere the next. His sword
Prophet's Edge could do ... interesting things."
You hold prophecy honed to a razor's edge ... she remembers saying, back
when Azura used her voice. She wonders whether that was true or not ...
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 17 2005, 02:58 AM)
You're answer remains largely what everyone else's is,
though I am extrememly grateful for your input. With you confirming it, I can
be reasonably sure what it is. I didn't bring my spear with me, as it can prove
to be unweildy in certian curcumstances. And summoning Lotus might prove a
ruckus here, with these people, as I found out in the library.
"I suppose I'll need to see this Slyvos if I'm to get any definite answer.
But you've helped to point me in the right direction, thank you."
"You're welcome, Anya. But I want to stress it, it can be that way,
but I don't know for sure. All I can offer is have a look into the matter more
deeply and search for some books that may give hints.", Nalion answered
and waved at the barkeeper to order a glass of water.
"I'm drinking more wine than I should recently, blame Loranna's excellent
cellar. Some fresh water is good, too.", the brown-haired mage said
apologetically.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 03:14 AM
Slyvos stood solemnly out by the shore again, in his usual spot,
thinking to himself again.
why do I even bother going on like this? this world is never going to
change...
He thought back to that time with the vampires, and he remembered something he
once said himself... and he slapped himself on the forehead, saying the quote
again outloud.
'every creature, living or not deserves a chance at redemption... and yet have
I not understood my own advice? How stupid I have been these past few
months...'
He turned towards the town, seeing it, while slightly in unrest, he could for
once see the reason they could go on in this damnable world.
'maybe it is time I started to learn to forgive...'
He started off towards the manor, a look of understanding long since overdue
long in his eyes.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 16 2005, 07:12 PM)
"You're welcome, Anya. But I want to stress it, it can
be that way, but I don't know for sure. All I can offer is have a look into the
matter more deeply and search for some books that may give hints.", Nalion
answered and waved at the barkeeper to order a glass of water.
"I'm drinking more wine than I should recently, blame Loranna's excellent
cellar. Some fresh water is good, too.", the brown-haired mage said apologetically.
"Of course." she answered, smiling. "Magic has proved to fickle
for me to understand. I just accept most as is and leave most alone."
"Dear Nalion. Please, there is no such thing as 'too much wine', enjoy
yourself." she added, smiling even brighter.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 16 2005, 09:12 PM)
I'm not too familiar with his family; I seem to remember
him mentioning his father once or twice, but not siblings," she
says. "Then again, he had a way of being there one moment and then
elsewhere the next. His sword Prophet's Edge could do ... interesting
things.
You hold prophecy honed to a razor's edge ... she remembers saying, back
when Azura used her voice. She wonders whether that was true or not ...
At last, Shaka said: "Thanks again for your time. I'm going to get
something to eat." He studied the Lady of Daruhn for a moment, not envying
her the responsibilities, before turning to go.
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 03:25 AM
In the back of the tavern sat a Dark Elf adorned in chitin
armor. Lifting up a long wooden pipe he would purse his lips around the end and
open his mouth, blowing out little rings of smoke that turned into wafting
tendrils entwining as they wove their way up towards the ceiling.
On his belt was an elaborately tailored Daedric dagger engraved with
intertwining designs that wrapped around the whole of the blade even to the
hilt, and the entire weapon seemed somehow to pulse with power when you looked
at it from the right angle.
He took another puff of smoke.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 16 2005, 09:23 PM)
At last, Shaka said: "Thanks again for your
time. I'm going to get something to eat." He studied the Lady
of Daruhn for a moment, not envying her the responsibilities, before turning to
go.
Loranna watches Shaka go, already thinking on how to find out where Issa had
gone. Now, hmm, who to write to first ...
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 03:31 AM
Thom stood and made his way to the bar. "Three flin."
Thom put some gold on the bar and took the flin back to his table. As he sat,
Thom popped the cap off of the bottle and sipped the contents. Good stuff. Thom
thought about the group that helped the family at the farmhouse. A realtively
diverse group of people; Thom wandered what situation caused the banding of
this group. He then realized that he had not met the obvious leader of the
group. From what he pieced together, the Lady of the City. Thom rose and exited
the tavern. He quickly made his way throught the towns streets and soon came to
the castle. Thom entered the castle and asked a guard where to find Loranna. Thom
followed the guards directions until stopped by a guard. "You cannot see
the Lady right now. She has company." Thom smiled and said, "Thank
you. I guess I will wait out here." Thom took a seat in the hallway.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:35 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 09:31 PM)
Thom followed the guards directions until stopped by a guard.
"You cannot see the Lady right now. She has company." Thom smiled and
said, "Thank you. I guess I will wait out here." Thom took a seat in
the hallway.
Shaka almost passed the Imperial in the faded green armor before stopping.
"Thom," he said. "So you're going to speak with her also. The
Lady has a lot on her mind these days, that's all I'll say."
Shaka continued to the dining area to see what he could get from the cooks.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 09:31 PM)
Thom stood and made his way to the bar. "Three flin."
Thom put some gold on the bar and took the flin back to his table. As he sat,
Thom popped the cap off of the bottle and sipped the contents. Good stuff. Thom
thought about the group that helped the family at the farmhouse. A realtively
diverse group of people; Thom wandered what situation caused the banding of
this group. He then realized that he had not met the obvious leader of the
group. From what he pieced together, the Lady of the City. Thom rose and exited
the tavern. He quickly made his way throught the towns streets and soon came to
the castle. Thom entered the castle and asked a guard where to find Loranna.
Thom followed the guards directions until stopped by a guard. "You cannot
see the Lady right now. She has company." Thom smiled and said,
"Thank you. I guess I will wait out here." Thom took a seat in the
hallway.
Loranna was halfway through writing letters of inquiry when she was told she
had someone seeking an audience with her. Frowning, she puts aside her pen and
inkwell and says "All right, show him in."
She smiles at Thom as he's led in. "Hello; I'm Dres Loranna. Welcome to
Ald Raathim; what do you seek of me, serjo?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 03:40 AM
Thom came in and smiled, but then saw the stack of paperwork
that she was trying to finish. "My apologies. I will come back later. I
mearly wanted to meet the leader of your group. I have gone on one mission,
with them, kindof. My apologizes again." Thom turned and made his way
torward the door.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:45 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 09:40 PM)
Thom came in and smiled, but then saw the stack of paperwork
that she was trying to finish. "My apologies. I will come back later. I
mearly wanted to meet the leader of your group. I have gone on one mission,
with them, kindof. My apologizes again." Thom turned and made his way
torward the door.
"No, that's all right," Loranna says. "The paperwork will get
done sooner or later."
"She motions for a glass of wine to be brought for Thom. "You say
you've worked with our people already?" she asks, eyebrows raised.
Why didn't anyone mention that to me? she wonders.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 03:52 AM
Thom turned, took the glass, and said, "Thank you, ma'am.
Yes, when they left for the farmhouse, I sort of followed them. Well, to make
it brief, I help keep an eye out when they were doing the work. Well, then
Reichi was at my camp when the assassin attacked. We captured her...briefly.
All I know is that, it must take a great leader to organize that kind of group,
with such diverse and strong skills." Thom sipped the wine. Great drink.
"My name is Thom, and it was a pleasure to meet you. Now, I think I shall
leave you to continue what I interupted." Thom bowed and exited the room.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:57 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 16 2005, 09:52 PM)
Thom turned, took the glass, and said, "Thank you, ma'am.
Yes, when they left for the farmhouse, I sort of followed them. Well, to make
it brief, I help keep an eye out when they were doing the work. Well, then
Reichi was at my camp when the assassin attacked. We captured her...briefly.
All I know is that, it must take a great leader to organize that kind of group,
with such diverse and strong skills." Thom sipped the wine. Great drink.
"My name is Thom, and it was a pleasure to meet you. Now, I think I shall
leave you to continue what I interupted." Thom bowed and exited the room.
Loranna is left with a slightly dumbfounded feeling; the words 'great leader'
never seemed to apply to her. She was just a magnet for forceful personalities
at most.
I'll have to talk to Reichi about that man later, she decides, feeling a
little out of sorts by the abruptness of the meeting. She looks back to her
paperwork and frowns, picking up the pen once more and twirling it in her
fingers.
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 04:09 AM
In the tavern, Vendas Draalion slid the long wooden pipe into
the bag at his belt, and then pulling out his custom daedric dagger he began to
carve strange symbols into the tabletop. He began to speak a chant:
TA-VURN-FAL
SHAE-KUND-FAL
TA-VURN-FAL
SHAE-KUND-FAL
TA-VURNSHAE-KUNDTA-VURNFAL
TAV-VURNSHAE-KUNDTA-VURNFAL
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 16 2005, 10:09 PM)
In the tavern, Vendas Draalion slid the long wooden pipe into
the bag at his belt, and then pulling out his custom daedric dagger he began to
carve strange symbols into the tabletop. He began to speak a chant:
TA-VURN-FAL
SHAE-KUND-FAL
TA-VURN-FAL
SHAE-KUND-FAL
TA-VURNSHAE-KUNDTA-VURNFAL
TAV-VURNSHAE-KUNDTA-VURNFAL
The innkeep, a most worthy Dunmer with powerful arms and a stern glare, yells
over to Vendas "Hey! Stop defacing my tables s'wit!"
He strides over, trusty drunk-rolling cudgel on his belt, to stop Vendas from
making gouges in his furniture.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:19 AM
Shaka was nearly finished with supper when it hit him. I've
sponged off Loranna long enough, he thought. If the deadline passes without
Raithmat's ghost drowning Ald Raathim, I'll move on.
He put the fork down for a moment. The trouble was that moving on, finding a
tomb to explore, didn't seem that promising.
Shaka had always prided himself on taking only artifacts that were ancient,
whenever possible. Many times he had walked past the humble tombs with their
few coins on top, or a chitin helmet, and left them. Every one of these people
had someone who loved them, he thought, someone who left a possession to help
them in the next world.
Shaka had once briefly admitted it to Solange: he was scared. He had already
lost a step in recent years. His mortality was bearing down on him like a
damned siltstrider. Today, a year from now, 20 years from now -- the same
result.
Soon he'd be crawling to the Telvanni mages here on the mainland, begging for
more life. How that would amuse them. It chilled Shaka to think of the price
they'd demand; he might yet end up a slave. Shaka covered his face for a
moment.
He stood up again and walked to his room.
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 16 2005, 10:18 PM)
The innkeep, a most worthy Dunmer with powerful arms and a stern
glare, yells over to Vendas "Hey! Stop defacing my tables
s'wit!"
He strides over, trusty drunk-rolling cudgel on his belt, to stop Vendas from
making gouges in his furniture.
Vendas looked up at the innkeep, his eyes like fiery portals to another world.
He continued his chanT.
SHAE-KTA-VURN
SHAE-KUND-FAL
SHAE-KTA-VURN
SHAE-KUND-FAL
ROC-UND-QAE-KUND-SHAE-KUND-FUL
The tables, plates, and other wares in the tavern began to shake and rattle.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 16 2005, 10:21 PM)
Vendas looked up at the innkeep, his eyes like fiery portals to
another world. He continued his chan.
SHAE-KTA-VURN
SHAE-KUND-FAL
SHAE-KTA-VURN
SHAE-KUND-FAL
ROC-UND-QAE-KUND-SHAE-KUND-FUL
The tables, plates, and other wares in the tavern began to shake and rattle.
A hint of worry flickers in the innkeep's eyes when Vendas looks at him, which
only grows worse when the house begins to rattle and shake.
" ... Fetcher!" the innkeep growls, as much to hearten himself as to
intimidate the strange man with the nasty dagger. He reaches a meaty paw to
grab Vendas's wrist, to stop whatever the Dunmer is doing. "None of this
witchery in my tavern!"
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 16 2005, 10:24 PM)
A hint of worry flickers in the innkeep's eyes when Vendas looks
at him, which only grows worse when the house begins to rattle and shake.
" ... Fetcher!" the innkeep growls, as much to hearten himself as to
intimidate the strange man with the nasty dagger. He reaches a meaty paw
to grab Vendas's wrist, to stop whatever the Dunmer is doing. "None
of this witchery in my tavern!"
SHAE-KUND-FUL
TA-VURN-FUL
With that, Vendas Draalion vanishes with a flash of light.
The shaking is growing steadily more traumatic.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:27 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 17 2005, 04:21 AM)
Vendas looked up at the innkeep, his eyes like fiery portals to
another world. He continued his chan.
SHAE-KTA-VURN
SHAE-KUND-FAL
SHAE-KTA-VURN
SHAE-KUND-FAL
ROC-UND-QAE-KUND-SHAE-KUND-FUL
The tables, plates, and other wares in the tavern began to shake and rattle.
The shout of the innkeep towards a Dunmer in a corner of the tavern woke Nalion
from his thoughts, as well as the ripples that began to shake chairs, tables
and tableware.
The mage stood, stemming himself against the concussions of his chair, then
walked as quickly as he could through the roused crowd of tavern-goers towards
the Dunmer the innkeeper sweared at.
The mage gazed at the writings at the table with wide eyes.
"What's this?" he exclaimed, fierce eyes fixed at the Dunmer.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 16 2005, 10:26 PM)
SHAE-KUND-FUL
TA-VURN-FUL
With that, Vendas Draalion vanishes with a flash of light.
The shaking is growing steadily more traumatic.
The innkeep looks positively scared right now, as plates shake off of tables
and bottles of filn fall down and shatter. Other customers begin yelling and
demanding to know what's going on, which does little to improve the innkeep's
disposition.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 16 2005, 10:27 PM)
The shout of the innkeep towards a Dunmer in a corner of the
tavern woke Nalion from his thoughts, as well as the ripples that began to
shake chairs, tables and tableware.
The mage stood, stemming himself against the concussions of his chair, then
walked as quickly as he could through the roused crowd of tavern-goers towards
the Dunmer the innkeeper sweared at.
The mage gazed at the writings at the table with wide eyes.
"What's this?" he exclaimed, fierce eyes fixed at the Dunmer.
"I don't know! That damn fetcher cursed my tavern!" the innkeep
yells. "You're a mage, aren't you! Do something, before the whole place
falls apart!"
One drunken patron falls over, and gets stepped on as another beats his way to
the door.
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 04:35 AM
The shaking in the tavern is getting worse, patrons are tripping
over each other as they push towards the exit, plates are falling to the floor
and breaking on impact, tankards are falling with violent clanks on the ground.
The walls appear to be trembling.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:49 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 17 2005, 04:35 AM)
The shaking in the tavern is getting worse, patrons are tripping
over each other as they push towards the exit, plates are falling to the floor
and breaking on impact, tankards are falling with violent clanks on the ground.
The walls appear to be trembling.
Nalion drew a sharp breath, looked again at the Dunmer, then at the table with
the writings. Stretching out his index finger, he drew a circle around the
script. Where his finger touched the wood, burnmarks can be seen from a fire
spell.
As the mage completed the circle, he put letters around it and spoke.
Ripples Interfere with foundation laid
Playing with uPs and downs, lefts and rights
tearing up fLoors and walls
endangEring innocentS
be enClosed within my borders
and ordEred again
as it hAs been.
Straight lines be rEstored!
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 16 2005, 10:49 PM)
Nalion drew a sharp breath, looked again at the Dunmer, then at
the table with the writings. Stretching out his index finger, he drew a circle
around the script. Where his finger touched the wood, burnmarks can be seen
from a fire spell.
As the mage completed the circle, he put letters around it and spoke.
Ripples Interfere with foundation laid
Playing with uPs and downs, lefts and rights
tearing up fLoors and walls
endangEring innocentS
be enClosed within my borders
and ordEred again
as it hAs been.
Straight lines be rEstored!
The moment Nalion finished his chant, the ripples of power shaking the tavern
suddenly ceased, and all was still.
Various tavern goers were gathered outside, discussing among themselves what
could have caused such a thing.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:52 AM
A trembling guard rushes in to Loranna's study, breathlessly
saying "M'Lady, the tavern ... it's shaking to the ground!"
Loranna blinks for one second, stunned, then pushes her chair aside as she
covers the distance from the desk to the door in two steps. "Alert Dram
and Kallen," she says as she hurries down to the town ...
She arrives at the tavern scant moments later, seeing the building intact but a
lot of people standing around and jabebering confusedly ...
Inside, the innkeep looks around, having been semi-crouched. "Merciful
Ayem," he breathes. "Thank you muthsera ..."
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 04:56 AM
Thom was walking around the streets of Ald Raathim when he saw
multiple drunks stumble out of the tavern and run off. Thom laughed, but then
realized that something was up when three more came out of the doorway. Thom looked
at the building and saw it shaking. But suddenly, it stopped. He stood there
and continued to watch the tavern. Whatever was happening, his interference
would only make things work. Crowds gathered around the building.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 17 2005, 04:51 AM)
The moment Nalion finished his chant, the ripples of power
shaking the tavern suddenly ceased, and all was still.
Various tavern goers were gathered outside, discussing among themselves what
could have caused such a thing.
Nalion lifted an eyebrow almost as if surprised. The mage quickly scanned the
area whether the Dunmer might have reappeared or just used invisibility. To be
sure, the Breton mumbled a dispel spell near where the Dunmer had stood last.
Then, he looked at the table and touched his lips with his fingers as if in
thought.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 16 2005, 11:01 PM)
Nalion lifted an eyebrow almost as if surprised. The mage
quickly scanned the area whether the Dunmer might have reappeared or just used
invisibility. To be sure, the Breton mumbled a dispel spell near where the
Dunmer had stood last.
Then, he looked at the table and touched his lips with his fingers as if in
thought.
Outside the tavern, Dram appears with a second guard, taking over for Loranna
in getting the bystander's stories on what happened and restoring some sense of
order to the day.
Loranna enters the tavern, seeing the thankful innkeep and the curious Nalion.
"What happened?" she asks, glancing at the table Nalion is regarding.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 17 2005, 05:06 AM)
Outside the tavern, Dram appears with a second guard, taking
over for Loranna in getting the bystander's stories on what happened and
restoring some sense of order to the day.
Loranna enters the tavern, seeing the thankful innkeep and the curious
Nalion. "What happened?" she asks, glancing at the table Nalion
is regarding.
Nalion halfway turned towards Loranna, but did not take his eyes off the
writings.
"Look at these runes. It seems they caused the trembles here. I have
contained them, at least for the time being.", Nalion replied. "There
was a Dunmer here who carved these in. Dram might want to ask the barkeeper for
a description, and I'll give Dram my observations, too. I want this mer to be
found, if possible, and alive."
The mage massaged his neck with one hand, then turned his attention to the
inkeep.
"I suppose you have no need for this table anymore, Serjo. I think I'll
need this one. Here's something to compensate your losses."
Nalion walked over to the inkeeper and offered him a handful of coins for the
table and some of the smashed dishes.
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Posted by: Loranna Jul 17 2005, 05:21 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
Info for Gram:
Race: Nord
Sex: Male
Hair: Red, full beard (think Red Hair from Conan the Barbarian)
Eyes: Blue
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, currently questioning Nalion and the innkeep about a
strange localized quake in the tavern. She seems a little less than enthused to
be hearing about how a Dunmer in chitin armor with a long pipe and an elaborate
Daedric dagger tried to bring the house down.
Summary for Gram:
Gram is still off adventuring.
===
The innkeep gives his story. "M'Lady, some Dunmer in chitin was smoking
over at this table with this long fancy pipe of his, then he pulls out this
Daedra dagger, all made up and glowing, and he starts carving them runes into
the table and chanting and all. I go over to tell him to stop and his eyes are
like windows to Oblivion, then the whole place starts to shake and he vanishes,
just like that!"
"I see," Loranna says. "Ever see this Dunmer before?"
"No ma'am," the innkeep avers.
"Can you describe him? Any distinguishing marks or anything?"
The innkeep frowns, looking a little nonplussed. "Well, he was kinda
typical looking, you know m'Lady - like most any Dunmer you'd see in these
parts ... black hair, down by his shoulders, kinda pinched nose, looked like a
fairly average build but he was sittin', so I couldn't rightly tell how tall he
was ..."
"Hmm ... anything else strike you about this Dunmer? Or any of the other
patrons at the time?"
"No ma'am."
Loranna looks over at Nalion. "Did you catch any of the chanting?"
Posted by: Arynel Jul 17 2005, 05:23 AM
OOC: The Breton Arynel is in the moutains overlooking Ald
Raathim.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 17 2005, 05:21 AM)
The innkeep gives his story. "M'Lady, some Dunmer in
chitin was smoking over at this table with this long fancy pipe of his, then he
pulls out this Daedra dagger, all made up and glowing, and he starts carving
them runes into the table and chanting and all. I go over to tell him to
stop and his eyes are like windows to Oblivion, then the whole place starts to
shake and he vanishes, just like that!"
"I see," Loranna says. "Ever see this Dunmer before?"
"No ma'am," the innkeep avers.
"Can you describe him? Any distinguishing marks or anything?"
The innkeep frowns, looking a little nonplussed. "Well, he was kinda
typical looking, you know m'Lady - like most any Dunmer you'd see in these parts
... black hair, down by his shoulders, kinda pinched nose, looked like a fairly
average build but he was sittin', so I couldn't rightly tell how tall he was
..."
"Hmm ... anything else strike you about this Dunmer? Or any of the
other patrons at the time?"
"No ma'am."
Loranna looks over at Nalion. "Did you catch any of the
chanting?"
"It was distorted at best, though I felt like he was chanting Tavern
fall, shake and fall or something like that extent. Combined with these
writings, it seemed to cause this earthquake under the tavern.", Nalion
answered with a worried expression on his face. "That mer is still out
there somewhere. We better keep our eyes open."
Nalion looked again at the table. The whole spell including the writings of the
unknown Dunmer and Nalion as well as the circle the mage had drawn around it
was of about the size of a palm.
"I wonder if some carpenter can cut this out of the table. I want to have
a look at it. Perhaps this can be useful later.", the mage pondered
loudly.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 17 2005, 05:42 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 16 2005, 11:40 PM)
"It was distorted at best, though I felt like he was
chanting Tavern fall, shake and fall or something like that extent.
Combined with these writings, it seemed to cause this earthquake under the
tavern.", Nalion answered with a worried expression on his face.
"That mer is still out there somewhere. We better keep our eyes
open."
Nalion looked again at the table. The whole spell including the writings of the
unknown Dunmer and Nalion as well as the circle the mage had drawn around it
was of about the size of a palm.
"I wonder if some carpenter can cut this out of the table. I want to have
a look at it. Perhaps this can be useful later.", the mage pondered
loudly.
"I think that can be arranged," Loranna says, adding "And a new
table procured," to appease the innkeep.
"Let me know what you learn?" Loranna asks Nalion, turning to call
for Dram.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 17 2005, 05:42 AM)
"I think that can be arranged," Loranna says, adding
"And a new table procured," to appease the innkeep.
"Let me know what you learn?" Loranna asks Nalion, turning to call
for Dram.
"I will, Loranna. Just one thing, though. The carpenter mustn't cut into
any of the writings or the circle, since my spell could be broken that way.
Better cut out a little more than risk breaking it.", Nalion answered.
"I think you are better than me in calming the people here, Loranna. If
you need me, I'm in my chamber. I have to ponder some things."
Nalion nodded to himself, then gave Loranna a smile. A few steps brought him
out of the tavern, where he tried to avoid the crowd asking questions of what
happened. A short time later, he sat at the table in his room in the castle, a
piece of parchment in front of him.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 17 2005, 05:51 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 16 2005, 11:48 PM)
I will, Loranna. Just one thing, though. The carpenter
mustn't cut into any of the writings or the circle, since my spell could be
broken that way. Better cut out a little more than risk breaking it.",
Nalion answered. "I think you are better than me in calming the people
here, Loranna. If you need me, I'm in my chamber. I have to ponder some
things.
Nalion nodded to himself, then gave Loranna a smile. A few steps brought him
out of the tavern, where he tried to avoid the crowd asking questions of what
happened. A short time later, he sat at the table in his room in the castle, a
piece of parchment in front of him.
Loranna looks to the innkeep, who gives a weak smile, then mutters " ...
Not that bad of a mess; about what you'd expect after a night with Nords in the
place ..."
Not commenting, Loranna heads back out to assure people that the danger is past
for now, and to get a carpenter to take a chunk out of the table.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 17 2005, 08:10 AM
Summary: Anya was sitting in the
tavern after the others had left, when she felt the rumbling.
IC: Catching up with Loranna, Anya pestered. "Loranna, what is going
on? I hope Ald Raathim isn't a haven for earthquakes. This whoel debacle made
me spill the rest of my drink."
Posted by: Aki Jul 17 2005, 11:45 AM
OOC Summary:
The Dunmer Reichi has been relaxing in the Tavern after a hard day's work of
helping people about a curse on their farm, and getting attacked by Assassins
that remind him of people's he's met before.
IC:
Reichi merely shook his head, having been jolted awake from the nap he had
taken on the table when the tavern started shaking. He looked around the shaken
tavern and shrugged. "What is with this group and taverns?" he
muttered, remebering the 'Spotted Owl and Noble Seamstress' Tavern in White
Haven, High Rock. Of how it had been destroyed when the group had their first
altercation with Wayrest. Not to mention it being the time most of the old
group learned of Reichi's lycanthropy. Luckily, only that one Redguard had
thrown a fireball at him.
Of course, Reichi did remeber Samson's threat of violence for Reichi's rather
uncouth retrieval of his ring from the man, and smirked at that, before
standing and walking out of the Tavern.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 02:03 PM
Summary
Nalion, a male Breton mage currently stays in his room in Ald Raathim. He
recently stopped an earthquake centered on the tavern of the prospering town
which was caused by a spell an unknown Dunmer had caused by carving runes into
a table.
The carpenter who had cut out the runes had been quick and careful with his
work. None of the writings not the circle around it had been cut or even
touched. The carved piece of wood was a little bit larger than the palm of
Nalion's hand, and the mage curiously looked at it. He traced the lines of the
runes carefully, then the circle of burnt black wood and his own spell that he
had drawn around it.
"How interesting...", the mage muttered to himself, then began to
complete his notes about it.
Posted by: syronj Jul 17 2005, 05:09 PM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is meditating in his
guest room in Ald Raathim, unaware of the attack on the tavern.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 05:53 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 03:11 AM)
Isidor sat in his room, still thinking about what the figure had
said in his cell. "Certain people....want her out of the way."
Something was going on. The attack on Reichi, the figure in Isdior's cell, and
Reichi's past, all made Isidor apprehensive. He sat on his bed, deep in
thought, and didn't hear the figure enter the room.
Isidors chamber
A familiar voice, with a very faint cyrodiilic accent whispered into Isidor's
ear from behind the Nord's back.
"I have come for you again to hear your decision. I was disappointed by
your answer last time. We have watched you. They did not treat you well here.
Put you in prison where you stood up for what you believed. And it turned out
you were right, it seems, isn't that true?"
The black figure paused, but Isidor could feel his even breath in his neck.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 17 2005, 05:58 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 17 2005, 11:53 AM)
Isidors chamber
A familiar voice, with a very faint cyrodiilic accent whispered into Isidor's
ear from behind the Nord's back.
"I have come for you again to hear your decision. I was disappointed by
your answer last time. We have watched you. They did not treat you well here.
Put you in prison where you stood up for what you believed. And it turned out
you were right, it seems, isn't that true?"
The black figure paused, but Isidor could feel his even breath in his neck.
Isidor saw his axe lying at his feet. The figure did too.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 06:09 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 05:58 PM)
Isidor saw his axe lying at his feet. The figure did to.
"Don't even try.", the man said as he perceived Isidor's movement to
look at the axe. "Don't let smiles and a lovely figure deceive you from
what she is. How did that thing go with Falco? He stole from her under
guestright and she made him 'security advisor' and practically pardoned him?
And you, with your righteousness, saw through the deception and took action and
got into jail. Is that the justice she seems to speak for? No, I say."
The figure hissed through clenched teeth.
"She used you, can't you see it? She endangered you when looting that
shrine on the mainland. She got money and the fame of the leader. What did you
get other than wounded? Think of the danger she presents! You have heard about
what she did to Vvardenfell. She is upsetting the natural order of things. Can
you bear the guilt on your soul when she destroys again, knowing that you were
the one able to prevent this?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 17 2005, 06:10 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 17 2005, 12:09 PM)
Don't even try.", the man said as he perceived
Isidor's movement to look at the axe. "Don't let smiles and a lovely
figure deceive you from what she is. How did that thing go with Falco? He stole
from her under guestright and she made him 'security advisor' and practically
pardoned him? And you, with your righteousness, saw through the deception and
took action and got into jail. Is that the justice she seems to speak for? No,
I say.
The figure hissed through clenched teeth.
"She used you, can't you see it? She endangered you when looting that
shrine on the mainland. She got money and the fame of the leader. What did you
get other than wounded? Think of the danger she presents! You have heard about
what she did to Vvardenfell. She is upsetting the natural order of things. Can
you bear the guilt on your soul when she destroys again, knowing that you were
the one able to prevent this?"
"I had no friends, no family, until I came here. I could never hurt
Loranna....never." His voice quavered.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 06:15 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 06:10 PM)
"I had no friends, no family, until I came here. I could
never hurt Loranna....never." His voice quavered.
"And did she treat you like a family member, Isidor?", the cloaked
figure asked. "Has she been truly kind? She is a deceiver, soft-spoken,
yet hard as a knife's steel. Look at her. She's a Nord, but she has the skin of
a Dunmer. She's cursed."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 17 2005, 06:20 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 17 2005, 12:15 PM)
And did she treat you like a family mamber, Isidor?",
the cloaked figure asked. "Has she been truly kind? She is a deceiver,
soft-spoken, yet hard as a knife's steel. Look at her. She's a Nord, but she
has the skin of a Dunmer. She's cursed.
"No, you lie. You decive. Actions speak louder than words." He threw
himself backwards, hoping to knock the figure backwards.
Posted by: syronj Jul 17 2005, 06:22 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 12:20 PM)
"No, you lie. You decive. Actions speak louder than
words." He threw himself backwards, hoping to knock the figure backwards.
Shaka stirred from meditation. What was that thump from down the hall? He
unfolded to his feet.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 06:23 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 06:20 PM)
"No, you lie. You decive. Actions speak louder than
words." He threw himself backwards, hoping to knock the figure backwards.
The figure half expected an attack, yet Isidor managed to hit him, though not
with full force. The figure tumbled back against a chair which toppled over
with a loud noise. The assassin hissed threateningly, yet nimbly caught himself
and closed in on Isidor trying to get on him before the Nord could reach his
axe. A nasty looking curved shortblade shone in his right hand.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 17 2005, 06:24 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 17 2005, 12:23 PM)
The figure half expected an attack, yet Isidor managed to hit
him, though not with full force. The figure tumbled back against a chair which
toppled over with a loud noise. The assassin hissed threateningly, yet nimbly
caught himself and closed in on Isidor trying to get on him before the Nord
could reach his axe. A nasty looking curved shortblade shone in his right hand.
Isidor knew it was pointless to struggle. "If you kill me, who will kill
Loranna?"
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 06:28 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 06:24 PM)
Isidor knew it was pointless to strugle. "If you kill me,
who will kill Loranna?"
"You already know too much and you have refused twice. I am no fool. You
will die, there are other ways... You are a minor piece of the game. A dead
minor piece.", the figure hissed, then slashed out against Isidor, the
gleaming blade directly aimed at the Nord's throat.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 17 2005, 06:30 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 17 2005, 12:28 PM)
"You already know too much and you have refused twice. I am
no fool. You will die, there are other ways... You are a minor piece of the
game. A dead minor piece.", the figure hissed, then slashed out against
Isidor, the gleaming blade directly aimed at the Nord's throat.
Isidor shoved the attacker backwards, and grabbed his axe.
Posted by: syronj Jul 17 2005, 06:35 PM
Shaka was in the hallway. His hearing was keen enough to tell him something was
up in Isidor's room. He spoke the words for Bound Mace. The flanged daedric
mace took shape in his right hand.
Isidor's going to be mad if I'm wrong, he thought, and gestured in the spell of
Ondusi's Unhinging. It struck the door with enough force to knock it inward,
off its hinges.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 17 2005, 06:42 PM
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 06:43 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 06:30 PM)
Isidor shoved the attacker backwards, and grabbed his axe.
The assassin expected Isidor to duck or dive for his weapon, as this would have
been the most logical movement. But combat was not logical at times. Thus, the
blade did not hit Isidor's throat as intended, but ripped through the clothes
and scratched his shoulders. Isidor could feel the wound burning, as poison
began to flow through his veins.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 17 2005, 06:48 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 17 2005, 12:43 PM)
The assassin expected Isidor to duck or dive for his weapon, as
this would have been the most logical movement. But combat was not logical at
times. Thus, the blade did not hit Isidor's throat as intended, but ripped
through the clothes and scratched his shoulders. Isidor could feel the wound
burning, as poison began to flow through his veins.
He swore, loudly, and tried to do somthing, anything to his arm. Shaka burst
into the room, saving Isidor's life.
Posted by: syronj Jul 17 2005, 06:49 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 17 2005, 12:43 PM)
The assassin expected Isidor to duck or dive for his weapon, as
this would have been the most logical movement. But combat was not logical at
times. Thus, the blade did not hit Isidor's throat as intended, but ripped
through the clothes and scratched his shoulders. Isidor could feel the wound
burning, as poison began to flow through his veins.
Running over the door, Shaka swung the bound mace at the assailant, trying to
break his collarbone or shoulder before he could wound Isidor again.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 07:02 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 17 2005, 06:49 PM)
Running over the door, Shaka swung the bound mace at the
assailant, trying to break his collarbone or shoulder before he could wound
Isidor again.
Seeing that Isidor was out of the battle now, the cloaked assassin turned
towards the Argonian. Just in time, as it seems. With a nimble motion, he was
able to turn away so that the blow struck him only on his left arm, but only
parts of the force could be deflected by his leather armour. The sound of a
bone breaking under the blow could be heard.
The assassin cried in dismay, then slashed out with his dagger, hoping that he
would be able to hit Shaka's mace-wielding arm to disable him.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 17 2005, 07:08 PM
The fight in Isidor's room moved with brutal speed - yet by now
the booted feet of a guard or three could be heard charging towards the fray.
"There is no escape!" one guard yells, albiet prematurely.
Posted by: syronj Jul 17 2005, 07:12 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 17 2005, 01:02 PM)
The assassin cried in dismay, then slashed out with his dagger, hoping that he
would be able to hit Shaka's mace-wielding arm to disable him.
Shaka felt a searing line cut through the tendons and muscles of his right arm.
His heart speeded up as the poison tried to take effect, but he stayed on his
feet. Must have been quite a poison on that blade, he thought.
The arm with the Bound mace was out of action now. He called up the Bound punch
dagger on his left arm. Ten inches of daedric blade took shape, the handle
across his left palm and secondary handles on either side of his wrist.
His heart thudding, Shaka backed up for the moment.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 17 2005, 07:16 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 17 2005, 07:08 PM)
The fight in Isidor's room moved with brutal speed - yet by now
the booted feet of a guard or three could be heard charging towards the fray.
"There is no escape!" one guard yells, albiet prematurely.
The assassin cursed upon hearing the guards and gave a quick look around. The
window was shut, so there was noc hance in quickly making a flight to it, the
only exit was the door.
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 17 2005, 07:12 PM)
Shaka felt a searing line cut through the tendons and muscles of
his right arm. His heart speeded up as the poison tried to take effect,
but he stayed on his feet. Must have been quite a poison on that blade,
he thought.
The arm with the Bound mace was out of action now. He called up the Bound
punch dagger on his left arm. Ten inches of daedric blade took shape, the
handle across his left palm and secondary handles on either side of his wrist.
His heart thudding, Shaka backed up for the moment.
The dark figure launched an attack at Shaka, now more desperately to get past
the Argonian and through the door before the guards would be there. Another
slash of the dagger aimed directly at the battlemage's heart.
Posted by: syronj Jul 17 2005, 07:22 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 17 2005, 01:16 PM)
The assassin cursed upon hearing the guards and gave a quick
look around. The window was shut, so there was noc hance in quickly making a
flight to it, the only exit was the door.
The dark figure launched an attack at Shaka, now more desperately to get past
the Argonian and through the door before the guards would be there. Another
slash of the dagger aimed directly at the battlemage's heart.
Shaka twisted to the side, giving less of a target, and lashed his tail against
the assailant's arm. When the dagger had been deflected enough, Shaka stepped
in and drove the punch dagger into the throat of the assassin.
Damn it, he thought, I wanted to take him alive . . . . Shaka ran over to
Isidor to see if he could stabilize him.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 17 2005, 07:24 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 17 2005, 01:22 PM)
Shaka twisted to the side, giving less of a target, and lashed
his tail against the assailant's arm. When the dagger had been deflected
enough, Shaka stepped in and drove the punch dagger into the throat of the
assassin.
Damn it, he thought, I wanted to take him alive . . . . Shaka
ran over to Isidor to see if he could stabilize him.
Isidor was sitting, propped up against a bookcase, blood trickiling down from
his arm. "Ya got that bastard, eh, Shaka?" He laughed and said
"The blade was poisoned, ya got anything for that?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 17 2005, 07:27 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 01:24 PM)
Isidor was sitting, propped up against a bookcase, blood
trickiling down from his arm. "Ya got that bastard, eh, Shaka?" He
laughed and said "The blade was poisoned, ya got anything for that?"
The two guards arrive, in time to see the cooling body of the assassin and
Shaka and Isidor, both looking a bit worse for wear, but alive.
" ... B'Vehk, Dram'll be sore at hearing we showed up too late ..."
one guard mutters, as a blond-haired figure dashes in, deftly avoiding the
nettled second guard.
"What happened?" Loranna demands, looking over the now way-crowded
room. Seeing Isidor and Shaka, she says "Who was that?", her hands
glowing with light blue magic.
Posted by: syronj Jul 17 2005, 07:28 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 01:24 PM)
Isidor was sitting, propped up against a bookcase, blood
trickiling down from his arm. "Ya got that bastard, eh, Shaka?" He
laughed and said "The blade was poisoned, ya got anything for that?"
"Guards, in here!" called out Shaka. "Hang on, Nord .... "
Shaka used the Heal Companion spell to keep Isidor from going downhill any
more, but Isidor would need more healing.
" ... B'Vehk, Dram'll be sore at hearing we showed up too late ..."
one guard mutters, as a blond-haired figure dashes in, deftly avoiding the
nettled second guard.
"What happened?" Loranna demands, looking over the now way-crowded
room. Seeing Isidor and Shaka, she says "Who was that?", her hands
glowing with light blue magic.
"Help Isidor first, my Lady," said Shaka. "Another assassin,
with a poisoned blade."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 17 2005, 07:37 PM
The guards, making themselves as useful as they can, remove the
assassin's body from the room; one comments "Least this time we got the
fetcher; too bad he's in no shape to talk though ..."
"We got the fetcher?" the second guard asks, his merrish
eyebrows raising.
"Well okay - they got the fetcher," the first mutters
defensively. "The important thing is he's been got ..."
"It'll be a wonder if the Lady keeps any of us guards on after this
month," the second sighs, as the two walk out of earshot.
Loranna, meanwhile, kneels down by Isidor, a Cure Poison spell clensing his
body of the assasin's toxins and a Heal True spell knitting rent flesh and
muscle back together, to leave the Nord good as new. She then turns to Shaka,
her expression grim.
"Your turn," she says, casting healing spells on the Argonian.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 17 2005, 07:39 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 17 2005, 04:45 AM)
Reichi merely shook his head, having been jolted awake from the
nap he had taken on the table when the tavern started shaking. He looked around
the shaken tavern and shrugged. "What is with this group and
taverns?" he muttered, remebering the 'Spotted Owl and Noble Seamstress'
Tavern in White Haven, High Rock. Of how it had been destroyed when the group
had their first altercation with Wayrest. Not to mention it being the time most
of the old group learned of Reichi's lycanthropy. Luckily, only that one
Redguard had thrown a fireball at him.
Of course, Reichi did remeber Samson's threat of violence for Reichi's rather
uncouth retrieval of his ring from the man, and smirked at that, before
standing and walking out of the Tavern.
Thom was still standing in the crowds, looking at the tavern, when he saw
Reichi exit. Thom pushed his way through the crowd and approached him.
"Hello, my friend. What started this commotion?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 17 2005, 07:42 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 17 2005, 01:37 PM)
Loranna, meanwhile, kneels down by Isidor, a Cure Poison spell clensing his
body of the assasin's toxins and a Heal True spell knitting rent flesh and
muscle back together, to leave the Nord good as new. She then turns to
Shaka, her expression grim.
"Your turn," she says, casting healing spells on the Argonian.
"Thanks," he said as the flesh and scales healed. "Isidor will
have to tell you what happened; I only know that I heard a struggle and
investigated . . .."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 17 2005, 07:46 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 17 2005, 01:42 PM)
Thanks," he said as the flesh and scales
healed. "Isidor will have to tell you what happened; I only
know that I heard a struggle and investigated . . ..
Loranna turns to Isidor, her eyes smouldering.
There were too many people lately breaking into her castle; it was time to sit
down with Dram and others and start making sure her home was some sort of safe
haven.
Maybe this is Raithmat's doing ... she wonders briefly. I'll have to
have the wards checked too while we're at it.
Posted by: syronj Jul 17 2005, 07:55 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 17 2005, 01:46 PM)
Loranna turns to Isidor, her eyes smouldering.
There were too many people lately breaking into her castle; it was time to sit
down with Dram and others and start making sure her home was some sort of safe
haven.
Maybe this is Raithmat's doing ... she wonders briefly. I'll
have to have the wards checked too while we're at it.
Shaka was conscious that he was wearing only pants from his meditation session,
and stood up. "I'll get dressed and come back," he said.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 17 2005, 10:31 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 17 2005, 01:46 PM)
Loranna turns to Isidor, her eyes smouldering.
There were too many people lately breaking into her castle; it was time to sit
down with Dram and others and start making sure her home was some sort of safe
haven.
Maybe this is Raithmat's doing ... she wonders briefly. I'll
have to have the wards checked too while we're at it.
"Hey, Loranna." He coughs "It was the same man I told you of,
that broke into my cell. He attacked me when I refused to kill you. Luckily,
Shaka came in and saved me. Thanks for the healing." He rises to his feet,
only to walk to his bed. "I'll need a bit of a rest."
Posted by: Aki Jul 18 2005, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 17 2005, 01:39 PM)
Thom was still standing in the crowds, looking at the tavern,
when he saw Reichi exit. Thom pushed his way through the crowd and approached
him. "Hello, my friend. What started this commotion?"
"Some crazy Dunmer writing on the table muttering something to the effect
of 'Tavern shake and tavern fall'," Reichi replied. "I honestly
didn't know one could do that with magicka and daggers."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 18 2005, 02:26 AM
OOC: Finally finished reading those 10 pages. Then I see 3 more
on this thread and I had to read through those.
IC: Falco was asleep in his room when all the commotion awoke him. He left his
room yawning and jogged to the source of the noise.
Posted by: syronj Jul 18 2005, 03:23 AM
Back in his room, Shaka splashed some water onto his face from a
pitcher and basin, to cut some of the sweat. He donned a tunic and Glass
greaves, deciding to leave the Dragonbone Cuirass in the armoire for now.
Shaka returned to the corridor near Isidor's room to see how many people were
still at the scene of the fight.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 18 2005, 05:02 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 17 2005, 09:23 PM)
Back in his room, Shaka splashed some water onto his face from a
pitcher and basin, to cut some of the sweat. He donned a tunic and Glass
greaves, deciding to leave the Dragonbone Cuirass in the armoire for now.
Shaka returned to the corridor near Isidor's room to see how many people were
still at the scene of the fight.
Isidor was sitting on his bed, his mind still reeling. He saw Shaka enter the
room, and he rose to his feet, his arm still a bit tender. He walked over to
Shaka and hugged him, like only a Nord could and said "I owe you one,
Shaka. You saved my life."
Posted by: syronj Jul 18 2005, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 11:02 PM)
Isidor was sitting on his bed, his mind still reeling. He saw
Shaka enter the room, and he rose to his feet, his arm still a bit tender. He
walked over to Shaka and hugged him, like only a Nord could and said "I
owe you one, Shaka. You saved my life."
Shaka was unable to speak for a second, from emotion. At last he said, "No
problem, Isidor. You would have done the same for the rest of us."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 18 2005, 05:11 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 17 2005, 11:06 PM)
Shaka was unable to speak for a second, from emotion. At
last he said, "No problem, Isidor. You would have done the same for
the rest of us."
"I would have, and knowing events around these parts, I probably will have
to." He winked at Shaka and said "Intrested in a drink?".
Posted by: syronj Jul 18 2005, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 11:11 PM)
"I would have, and knowing events around these parts, I
probably will have to." He winked at Shaka and said "Intrested in a
drink?".
"Why not, if the Lady is done with us for now. Let's see how many of the
group are still at the tavern."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 18 2005, 05:15 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 17 2005, 11:13 PM)
Why not, if the Lady is done with us for now. Let's
see how many of the group are still at the tavern.
Isidor clapped him on the shoulder and hooked his axe into his belt. "I'll
meet you down there, with anyone you can round up."
Posted by: syronj Jul 18 2005, 05:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 11:15 PM)
Isidor clapped him on the shoulder and hooked his axe into his
belt. "I'll meet you down there, with anyone you can round up."
Shaka knocked on Anya's door, then Falco's, but they didn't seem to be in.
Maybe they're at the tavern, he thought. Leaving the cuirass in his room, he
started out for there.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 18 2005, 05:24 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 17 2005, 11:21 PM)
Shaka knocked on Anya's door, then Falco's, but they didn't seem
to be in. Maybe they're at the tavern, he thought. Leaving the
cuirass in his room, he started out for there.
Isidor was sitting at the bar, drinking mead and eating some guar jerky. He was
chatting with the barkeep, about the day's events. "So, the tavern just
started to shake?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 18 2005, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 17 2005, 11:24 PM)
Isidor was sitting at the bar, drinking mead and eating some
guar jerky. He was chatting with the barkeep, about the day's events. "So,
the tavern just started to shake?"
An earthquake, here? thought Shaka. Now that he looked at some of the walls, he
thought he saw cracks that hadn't been there before. But he hadn't felt tremors
at the castle . . . .
"Beer, a stout if you have it," said the Argonian.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 18 2005, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 17 2005, 11:27 PM)
An earthquake, here? thought Shaka. Now that he looked at
some of the walls, he thought he saw cracks that hadn't been there
before. But he hadn't felt tremors at the castle . . . .
"Beer, a stout if you have it," said the Argonian.
The barkeep replied by filling a tankard and passing it down to Shaka.
"Yeah, and then that Breton...Nalioon, or some such, came in and said
something and it all stopped. Weirdest thing I've ever seen." A customer
demanded his attention, so he turned away, leaving Isidor and Shaka at the bar.
OOC: Night, everyone. John, feel free to put words in my mouth.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 18 2005, 06:11 AM
Falco entered the tavern and sat next to Isidor. "Well from
what I can gather from the guards you two put up quite a fight. But err.. don't
tell Loranna I'm here or she'll have my head for not discussing this security
break with Dram."
Posted by: syronj Jul 18 2005, 06:15 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 18 2005, 12:11 AM)
Falco entered the tavern and sat next to Isidor. "Well from
what I can gather from the guards you two put up quite a fight. But err.. don't
tell Loranna I'm here or she'll have my head for not discussing this security
break with Dram."
"Maybe you can in the morning," said Shaka, passing Falco a wooden
bowl. "Try these dried fish, they're not bad here."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 18 2005, 04:15 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 18 2005, 12:15 AM)
Maybe you can in the morning," said Shaka, passing
Falco a wooden bowl. "Try these dried fish, they're not bad
here.
Isidor ate his jerky and greeted Falco with a nod and a grunt. After he had
swallowed, he said to Falco "Hail, Falco. Me and Shaka were just enjoying
some food and drink."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 18 2005, 07:53 PM
Waking up from her booth in the corner, Anya remembered what
happen with the earthquake. I thought I said I wouldn't over do it this
time.
Seeing Shaka, Isidor, and Falco, she walked over. "Hello, all. You look
just as weary as me, but I doubt it's for the same reason."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 18 2005, 07:55 PM
Falco merely tossed her a flin and continued drinking his
brandy.
Posted by: syronj Jul 18 2005, 07:57 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 18 2005, 01:53 PM)
Waking up from her booth in the corner, Anya remembered what
happen with the earthquake. I thought I said I wouldn't over do it this
time.
Seeing Shaka, Isidor, and Falco, she walked over. "Hello, all. You look
just as weary as me, but I doubt it's for the same reason."
Shaka noted the mussed hair on the pert Bosmer. "Hi, sis. Pull up a
chair."
"So you were around when all hell broke loose? The group has been telling
me about it . . .."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 18 2005, 08:02 PM
"Well, I was sitting at the bar when it happened. I looked
around, and the only person not confused by the earthquake was some s'wit carving
into the table, chanting something. I didn't get a good look at him, and
eventually it stopped. Loranna investigated it last night, I think, she might
know more about it. What happened to Isidor there, he looks a little worse for
wear this morning."
Posted by: syronj Jul 18 2005, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 18 2005, 02:02 PM)
Well, I was sitting at the bar when it happened. I looked
around, and the only person not confused by the earthquake was some s'wit
carving into the table, chanting something. I didn't get a good look at him,
and eventually it stopped. Loranna investigated it last night, I think, she
might know more about it. What happened to Isidor there, he looks a little
worse for wear this morning.
"Isidor was attacked by another assassin, an Imperial. Luckily I was able
to finish him off. Iz tells me the assassin was trying to play mind games with
him first, turn him against Loranna."
Shaka mused out loud. "I wonder ... Helseth used to employ the Dark
Brotherhood. Intrigue and manipulation like this are his specialty. Could he
want Loranna out of the way?
I thought her lands were too small to be a threat to him, but there's the whole
abolition of slavery experiment . . . . Anyway, I don't have enough facts to go
on. We'll have to check back with the Lady."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 18 2005, 08:18 PM
"I've only heard spatterings of Helseth and the Dark
Brotherhood. Mostly when I did a stint as an assassin myself. Though I do
prefer how the Morag Tong hold themselves to some sort of code, I prefer a
straight-out appoach. Even if done in a stealthy manner, less pain on my part
you know. I'll never understand these mind games people seem so fond of."
Shaking her head, she went back to her drink.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 18 2005, 08:42 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 17 2005, 05:24 PM)
Some crazy Dunmer writing on the table muttering something
to the effect of 'Tavern shake and tavern fall'," Reichi replied. "I
honestly didn't know one could do that with magicka and daggers.
"Well, I never used magicka enough to like it. Why is there always someone
who wants to mess up the norm?" Thom watched as the crowds slowly broke
apart. "Well, I am going back to my camp. Goodbye." As he said those
words, Thom turned and headed north torward his camp.
Posted by: Aki Jul 18 2005, 08:54 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 18 2005, 02:42 PM)
"Well, I never used magicka enough to like it. Why is there
always someone who wants to mess up the norm?" Thom watched as the crowds
slowly broke apart. "Well, I am going back to my camp. Goodbye." As
he said those words, Thom turned and headed north torward his camp.
Reichi nodded to Thom as he walked off.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Jul 18 2005, 09:27 PM
Tibedetha, 24th Mid Year, the feast of Tiber Septim
Solunastra:
"Be brave, Tamne," Allerleirauh said. "It's the only way to
protect the sanctity of this house from King Gothryd's investigations, the only
way to keep Sen-Yedda safe while both Master Solin and I are away. Master
Arynel is powerful but he cannot be everywhere at once. Master Solin is already
gone, and I go to join him now."
"If it will keep Sen-Yedda safe, then you have to do it," Tamne, the
little Azurite child, said decisively. She was a great admirer of her tiny
foster sister. "Will it hurt?"
"No, darling. No pain. Just like sleeping."
Allerleirauh kissed the child's forehead, pulled the covers up around her, and
left the room. Dragon, no longer her seneschal but still her oldest friend, met
her in the hallway.
"How would you know?" Dragon said quietly. "What it feels like.
You've never done it yourself, never been shut inside a box like a child's toy
after the child is grown and gone. It might be very painful."
"There are different kinds of pain," Allerleirauh said. "I can't
say that I'm looking forward to being alone in a new place, helpless and
ignorant."
"You won't be alone. You are never as lonely as you like to pretend;
people trip over themselves to risk everything for you. And Tris can run
messages for us."
"I know. He's neither one nor the other, not fish nor fowl nor good red
herring, not a master yet but far more than a slave. It gives him a certain
mobility."
"Mobility is my middle name," Tris said, appearing from nowhere
beside them. The others did not look startled; they were Void Rangers too.
"I think we're secure here, I've checked everything."
"You're not afraid?" Dragon asked.
"Who, me?" Tris said. "It's exciting."
"Ciel?" Allie asked him.
"Dreaming already," Tris said. To tell the truth, seeing Ciel asleep had
frightened him. His utter stillness reminded Tris too much of the time Ciel
had lain dead in the Vaults of Gemin; it was that moment which had led to this
present contingency.
"All right; let's do this," Allerleirauh said.
"And so Sleeping Beauty escapes from the rose-bound castle like a bird
from a snare," Dragon said, postponing the moment. "All that time
while the courtiers and the cooks and the footmen and the mice lingered in
torpor, she was off having grand adventures in another place. Who knew?"
"Beauty was an expert at keeping other people's noses out of her
business," Allerleirauh said, smiling a tight little smile. "Can you
imagine the dither if she had told her parents she meant to wait a hundred
years for the perfect prince?
"All right. It's time. The clock is striking midnight and you all turn
into pumpkins. Good night, old dear."
She kissed Dragon, tried to tell him with her eyes that she appreciated his sacrifice.
He told her with his eyes that no, she didn't, but that was all right too, he
understood and his loyalty would not falter.
*
Outside in Septim Square, a detachment of soldiers from the castle approached
the four great houses flanking the square. The four manors were identical in
every detail but the color of their trim, the largest, grandest private houses
in the city of Daggerfall, just down the road from Castle Daggerfall, astride
the Royal Road which led from the castle to the sea.
One house was vacant and for sale. Another, having seen better days, had been
subdivided into smaller apartments rented by less wealthy people. The third was
owned by a rich widowed noblewoman who prefered town to her country estate.
The fourth house was Solunastra, the guildhouse of a brotherly association of
adventurers, chartered under kingdom and Imperial law as a charitable
foundation. It was this guildhouse, its grounds, and its associated school for
orphan children, which the soldiers had been instructed to inspect.
The marching men reached the doorway. Above their heads, the sun, moon, and
star banner of Solunastra hung perfectly still, despite the playful breeze.
"This house contains nothing of interest," the officer in charge
reported. The column of men turned and went away.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 18 2005, 09:42 PM
In the mountains overlooking Ald Raathim sat a cloaked Breton
upon a rock, who, with a start, tilted up his head with delight, as would a
bird who first sings to the rising sun.
“I feel in my heart beauty is weaving like a thread through the world even now,
and for this I am grateful.”
Posted by: syronj Jul 18 2005, 11:18 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 18 2005, 02:18 PM)
"I've only heard spatterings of Helseth and the Dark
Brotherhood. Mostly when I did a stint as an assassin myself. Though I do
prefer how the Morag Tong hold themselves to some sort of code, I prefer a
straight-out appoach. Even if done in a stealthy manner, less pain on my part
you know. I'll never understand these mind games people seem so fond of."
Shaking her head, she went back to her drink.
"We're all looking pretty ragged right now," said Shaka. "Maybe
we should hit the castle baths, then get some sleep for tomorrow. A sauna and
cold pool might get some of the flin out." Shaka put a tip down for the
barmaid.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 18 2005, 11:34 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 18 2005, 10:18 AM)
"I've only heard spatterings of Helseth and the Dark
Brotherhood. Mostly when I did a stint as an assassin myself. Though I do
prefer how the Morag Tong hold themselves to some sort of code, I prefer a
straight-out appoach. Even if done in a stealthy manner, less pain on my part
you know. I'll never understand these mind games people seem so fond of."
Shaking her head, she went back to her drink.
"Helseth eh? I doubt he sent assassins. He's quite powerhungry yes but I
don't think he sees Loranna as a threat to the throne. He simply wouldn't have
anything to gain by it. All it would lead to is hostilities beetween the
monarchy and Dres and the last thing he needs right now is another enemy added
to his gowing list. He's quite pro-imperial and thus probably prefers the
abolition movement. That won't motivate him enough to kill Loranna. I'll bet
that assassin was sent by a rival Drs noble, who wants her out of the
way."
Posted by: syronj Jul 18 2005, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 18 2005, 05:34 PM)
Helseth eh? I doubt he sent assassins. He's quite
powerhungry yes but I don't think he sees Loranna as a threat to the throne. He
simply wouldn't have anything to gain by it. All it would lead to is
hostilities beetween the monarchy and Dres and the last thing he needs right
now is another enemy added to his gowing list. He's quite pro-imperial and thus
probably prefers the abolition movement. That won't motivate him enough to kill
Loranna. I'll bet that assassin was sent by a rival Dres noble, who wants her
out of the way.
"You've got a point, Falco," admitted Shaka. "Either Dres nobles
other than Minsero, whom I've heard approved of Loranna, or some other faction
outside of the Dres then."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 19 2005, 01:40 AM
Late into the evening of the attempt on Isidor's life, the Lady
of Daruhn sits alone in the castle's herb garden, barefoot and seated
cross-legged by a recent addition to the garden - a sprig still sending down
roots and not yet flowered enough to be anything recognizable, distinctive only
in a slight silver tint to the otherwise green stick.
Her journal in her lap, a light spell glowing softly overhead, Loranna begins
to write:
===
Loranna's Journal
I miss Tris.
I miss most everyone at Solunastra, really, but Tris stands out in my mind even
more than Allie this night. I miss his smile, his laugh, the way we'd flirt
with one another, knowing we both had found the loves of our lives but liking
the game of flirting too much to pass up a chance to play, especially with
someone who understood ... I miss being able to talk with him, hear him make
ideas that confounded me when spoken by others simple and almost painfully
evident, tell me things I ought and need to know with the simple directness of
a friend who isn't afraid to smack you on the back of the head to get you to
listen, because you're good enough friends that you both know it's meant for
the good.
... I also miss his sneaky little mind and his greater familiarity with the ins
and outs of cunning and manipulative people; Dibella knows I could use a bit of
that right now ...
We talked most of the night already, discussing plans to tighten security and
figure out who might be behind some of these recent attacks. Isidor's attacker
is dead, nothing on him which could point to a hidden hand beyond his own self
guiding his actions - nothing to be found there. The Dunmer in chitin with the
glowing dagger was gone before anyone could get more than a brief description
of him - no one recognizes him, no one knows who might have sent him. Dram,
Kallen, and I have listed the obvious suspects already - someone in the House
looking to get rid of the only free domain in the land, maybe Helseth if
disrupting Ald Raathim somehow worked to his advantage (just trying to figure
out how that could work has left me with a throbbing ache in my head for the
past few hours), just someone who, like Plaas, wants revenge for the events of
the Parade and the Blue Dawn, and who isn't afraid to take their vengeance out
on the people of Daruhn in the process ...
... I feel constrained; there is little I can do without some idea of who I'm
dealing with. Right now, about all I can do is go over the castle once more,
make it as secure as I can manage - time for Falco to start earning his keep.
The town ... I've already instructed Dram to have the guards pay extra
attention around our most vital buildings, and he's told me in his calm and
polite way that we're asking an awful lot of the guards we have right now, but
he'd see to it. May need to hire a few more guards.
The mysterious Dunmer with the glowing dagger ... well, the Mage Guild may not
know much more than Nalion does about the magic he used to nearly shake the
tavern down, but I'll be asking them and him just the same, and I'm not wholly
without connections to press for information about this Dunmer. He may have
been seen before, elsewhere; if he has, I shall find out, sooner or later.
I do miss Tris though; being able to ignore the laws of reality and just dash
off wherever and pass right through walls has never seemed so tempting as now.
And I really would like to talk to him about the opposite of innocence which he
wields before going back to my confessor and seeing if I've actually learned
what he wanted me to learn.
===
Loranna pauses in her writing, and looks over at the sprouting sprig; for a few
moments, she stares at it, the scents of the herbs around her wafting into her
nostrils, the colors around her filling the periphery of her vision. A smile
comes to her face as memories dance in her mind and she closes her eyes,
breathing in deeply, then opens her eyes and looks up, her tearstreaks shining
in the diffuse light.
She takes up her pen once again:
===
Since when has life been easy girl? Don't despair; it's always been the
difficult times that let us shine like lovely stars.
===
She doesn't write it down, but in the back of her mind, despite enjoying the
moment for what it was, she found she still missed Tris.
Posted by: syronj Jul 19 2005, 02:05 AM
Shaka threw more water onto the sauna's rocks and sat back on
the bench, closing his eyes. They probably think I'm insane for taking the
Spear along in here, he thought wryly. He didn't really think an assassin would
try again so soon, but better safe than sorry . . . .
Thinking of all the pressures on Loranna this past month, Shaka thought for
some reason of the old adage: the gods send burdens, but they also give
shoulders to bear them.
Did Shaka even believe in the gods, really? Sometimes he wasn't sure. The
ghosts who guarded tombs were no better than the steam automatons of the
dwemer; why should he believe in an afterlife after seeing such creatures?
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 19 2005, 02:28 AM
Thom walked throught the edge of the forest until reaching his
small campsite. He saw the fire had gone out long before, so he began to gather
wood, up until he remebered the assassination attempt at this very place. Thom
quickly dissected his tent, gathered all his belongings, and set off to find
another camp. It only took about twenty mintues to find a useable area just
hidden from town, and to start to set up. Thom decided to make it a quick camp,
not near as elaborate as his previous one and quickly laid down a single
blanket, setting his other things aside. He also thought that a natural
structure would do better than a tent, considering the circumstances, and
quickly gathered some fallen logs and pilled them. Taking his time, Thom made a
small structure consisting of logs tied together, with one end on the ground
and the other held up by larger logs. Thom then put broken branches on top to
make it seen more natural. After an hour or so, Thom stood and looked at what
he had made. It made him laugh. "Not very good, but okay for the time you
put in it." he thought. It was hidden from most people's view, but some
creatures and prespective persons could make it out. With that, Thom sat down
below the make-shift lean-to and looked into the forest.
Posted by: Jakut Jul 19 2005, 04:19 AM
He couldn't move. He couldn't see. He was numb. And whatever he
was laying on was damn uncomfortable. But now, there was something different. A
horizontal sliver of light expanding in the center of his view. It didn't take
him long to realize his eyes were opening. The numbness subsided quickly, and
he suddenly became aware that he remembered nothing. Not his name, not where he
was, not where he came from, not even why his head hurt so horribly. And he
still couldn't move.
His eyes were almost fully opened now, but he couldn't make out what he was
looking at. Everything was blurry. Didryn. That was his name. He knew that now.
He remembered that his family and childhood friends were all dead. He didn't
remember why, though. He could now make out a smell. Some kind of meat.
Overcooked, burning meat. And now, voices. Two voices, both male. One was
premature and weak. The other was masculine, deep. And the more mature voice
appeared to be scolding the younger one. Yelling, actually.
Azurites. Headstones. Aahnslei. Words began entering his mind at an alarming
rate. He did not realize the signifigance of them as of yet, however. Aahnslei.
That one seemed to be the most tender memory. Sister. Aahnslei was his sister.
Headstones. That one suddenly was connected to the others. Aahnslei is dead.
She was buried with a headstone. The Azurites killed her. Mother. Father.
Village. Flames. Run. Ald Raathim. High Rock. Cemetary. Pain. His mother and
father were also killed by the Azurites. As he sorted through the incoming
memories, more and more anger brewed inside him. The Azurites burned down his
village. He was forced to run to Ald Raathim. There he made acquaintances with
whom he ventured to High Rock. They passed through a cemetary, which brought
back the tender memories of his village. He passed out and now he was here.
He sat up and looked around, his vision fully restored. He was on a wooden cot,
laden with straw and scraps of cloth. He became aware of a bandage around his
head. He touched the bandage, sending a powerful sting through his entire body.
He cried out in pain and fell to the floor. Two Dunmer came through the door
and helped him back up onto his cot. The younger of the two cast a spell which
numbed the pain. The older elf turned towards the pot from which the smell of
burning meat was emitted. He looked in the pot and took it outside. The sound
of the pot being emptied could be heard.
"Where am I?" Didryn asked the young Dunmer.
"Just outside Ald Raathim." The boy replied with the same premature
voice Didryn had heard earlier. The boy had to be no older than 12.
"Really? Just outside? Why do you and your father not live in Ald
Raathim?"
"He's my brother. Our father is dead. As is our mother. And we're farmers,
so we need land to grow our crops on."
"Oh. My mother and father were killed as well when I was not much older
than you." Didryn noticed the boy was tampering with the bandage around
his head, but it did not hurt when he touched it. Perhaps because of the spell
he cast. The boy then turned to a table with Didryn's bow and arrows on it. The
boy handed them to Didryn and asked if they belonged to him. He explained how
he and his brother had seen him collapsed in the cemetary and found the bow and
arrows nearby. They then brought him all the way back to their home here. After
the explanation, the boy handed Didryn a couple sticks of jerky and, soon after
eating, Didryn thanked the boy and his brother, slung his bow and quiver over
his shoulder and left the farmhouse. He was headed back to Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 19 2005, 04:52 AM
After being dragged unhappily from the tavern to the castle by
Dram, Falco spent the remainder of the day looking for how an intruder made his
way into the castle. All the while muttering curses on Dram and his most
distant family members when the Dunmer's back was turned.
Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 19 2005, 04:58 AM
Character Summaries
Issa Yojimbo is on Vvardenfel, looking for his family, and helping the needy
survivors of Blue Dawn.
"Blood" Red is lurking...she's behind you!
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 19 2005, 05:52 PM
Posted by: Tratarax Jul 19 2005, 05:57 PM
Tiberius Celsus finally could leave the ship and step onto the
solid ground of Ald Raathim, after a long journey by a combination of
teleportation, horseback, and ship. He had heard of Loranna and of what had
happened at Red Mountain. He wanted to learn more about her and her version of
the story. The most he had done back in Cyrodiil was write an obscure book on
alchemy,Celsus's Guide to Alchemy, only 4 copies of it exist. He had
also lately heard of rumors of a group of adventurers working for her...
Perhaps he could also join up with them, as adventurers had a tendency of
traveling to fascinating ruins and occasionally doing deeds that would be
written in history books. Tiberius knew that history written from first hand
experience is always the most accurate. He thought of his foolish colleagues
who would laugh at the thought of "roughing it" out in the farthest
reaches of Tamriel, content to write and rewrite the same books telling the
same stories over and over again. Tiberius wanted the native perspective. He
wanted to see real (as he thought of it) history in the making. He
needed a place to stay, and found the only tavern in town. Tiberius went in and
paid for a room. He needed some rest, so he decided to get some sleep.
Posted by: One87xe Jul 19 2005, 08:45 PM
* a cave outside Kvatch...*
"Is everyone assembled Olmicrin?" Rurio asked
"Yes Alpha, everyone is accounted for" Olmicrin explained
"Good...now listen up" Rurio roared
*...in the dank, musty cave a small fire burns...illuminating a small group of
people...through the smoke the figure of Rurio can be seen...*
"Why bring us all this way Alpha?" asked a stringy looking Dunmer
"Simple...for a hunt of course" Rurio answered "for the Ansei
One...and his companion" Rurio went on
"And what would be the purpose?" asked a small looking Nord fellow
"No one in the short-lived history of our clan has survived engaging the
Ansei...what makes today so different?"
"Before we hadn't known of any beast to survive against him...that was
until recently" Rurio said "The Great White Wolf survived an
engagment in High Rock...and we have word of where to find him"
"And where would that be?" a shadow asked suspiciously
"...a small town on Morrowind" Rurio answered "we have his name
too: Reichi...I think a arrangement is in order, perhaps we can sway him to our
side"
*...before Rurio could finish his sentence a stately looking Imperial stood
up...*
"Allow this task to me Alpha!!" said the Imperial boastfully
"Trefist...always so quick to volunteer for a task...especially one as
risky as this" Rurio continued "The town your going to is anything
but safe"
"All I ask for is my chance, Alpha!!" Trefist growled
"Then the chance you shall have Trefist...go East...to Morrowind...to Ald
Raathim" Rurio answered
*Trefist lets out a mighty roar as he takes on his wolf form and exits the
cave...*
"Do you think he'll succeed Alpha?" asked Olmicrin
"I do hope not...no matter. By now the first group has reached Sutch and
should be ripping the Ansei limb from limb" Rurio said smuggly
*...through the fog sets of blood-red eyes can be seen and low growling heard
as they watch and wait for the optimum moment to strike their prey...even now
inside the building known as "The Last Solarian Refuge" two figures
can be made out...oblivious to the danger at hand...*
...editted for Typo Elf reasons...
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 20 2005, 04:50 AM
Posted by: Jakut Jul 20 2005, 05:15 AM
As Didryn entered through the gates of Ald Raathim, more
memories of his childhood flowed back into his mind. He looked around, and
decided he would try to find the tavern. He could spend some time there,
waiting for his memory to fully recover. The spell the boy had cast on him at
the farmhouse was beginning to wear off yet again, and his head began to ache.
The boy was obviously no healer, but it did help for a while. As these thoughts
crossed his mind, memories continued to stream into him. Suddenly, there was a
memory of a quite skilled healer. A Nord. He couldn't place the name, and he
could not see the healer in his mind's eye. Trying to remember just made his
headache worse. He resisted the urge to tamper with the bandage, recalling the
anguish it had caused him last time.
When he finally found his way to the tavern, he realized he had seen one or two
faces he recognized on the way there. He couldn't remember where he recognized
the faces from, and he didn't even know which faces he had recognized. Trying
to figure that out made his headache worse, as well.
"I'll just have some water, please."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 20 2005, 09:04 PM
After cleaning up, Anya decided to practice archery some more.
The dusk light helped provide a challenge, allowing her to actually practice to
improve.
Why is this so confusing? she thought as she strummed her bowstring, Loronna
seems to really want to help. If she is so compassionate now, why did she cause
so much death and destruction? Is there more at work than a simple wood elf
such as I can see? This is proving more difficult than I originaly thought.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 20 2005, 10:45 PM
In Loranna's study, the Lady of Daruhn looks over her reports.
Dram's and Falco's investigations had turned up frustratingly few leads on
either the dead assassin or the still-at-large tavern shaker. The castle had
been looked over from top to bottom, Dram and the guards even on Falco's
insistance checking the castle's sewer system, but had not found any conclusive
proof of how the assassin gained entry into the castle. Dram was of the opinion
that the blackguard had simply used invisibility and waited until someone
entered the castle, then snuck in after them. Dram also suggested, wryly, that
Falco not be taken to investigate the sewers or the dungeons next time, unless
Loranna was ready to drag him down herself.
"Still, he had a good point," Dram admitted. "There's parts of
the castle people don't really pay attention to; someone could have come up
through the sewers if they were desperate enough, and no one's really loked
through the dungeons in their entirety since Raithmat. We can do something
about that ..."
There were, in retrospect, several things they could do to further tighten
security, which Dram outlined. Perhaps Slyvos could work on a small Dispel
effect on the entrances to negate invisibility and chameleon effects. The
sewers could have newer, stronger grates affixed to better deter interlopers.
More guards, especially for the docks, town gates, and Mage Guild, to beetter
monitor the comings and goings of people through Ald Raathim.
"All simple things, really," Dram noted. "Just they cost money
and take some doing to implement. We're still growing; some of the older hands
still tend to think we're the quiet little village and castle we were pre Dawn."
"We'll talk with Kallen," Loranna said, "get these measures
implemented soon as possible."
Her correspondences had yet to turn up much more information regarding the
perpetrators, though such inquiries by their very nature took time unless one
made an effort - and used extrordinary means - to speed things along. Thus far
her only responses were from Obael and Vendama, and the Mage Guild in
Blacklight, and their responses both boiled down to the same message:
"We'll look into this matter of course and with all due speed ... oh, and
have you heard the news from Mournhold? Rumor has it the King has taken quite
ill." Obael's letter to her had included the comment "Twould be a
shame if the new King were to pass away like the old one," and Loranna
could almost imagine the slight grin that must have come onto Obael's handsome
face as he wrote those lines.
Obael had also written some news about his own domain, and passed along news
that a pack of werewolves had been heard down near the Black Marsh border - "Just
something I thought an adventuresome woman such as yourself might be interested
in," he had written, and Loranna once again could imagine the look on the
young mer's face.
Loranna sighed, and turned her attention to her domain's finances; she was slowly
getting better at grasping what was second nature to her senechael, but damn if
it wasn't head-pounding at times ...
Posted by: syronj Jul 20 2005, 11:28 PM
Refreshed by the baths and a night's sleep, Shaka walked to
Loranna's study and checked in with the Lady's guards.
"Dres Loranna," said Shaka, "This past month has been probably
one of the fullest of my life. Between finding Seres, fighting on Vvardenfell,
and the intrigues around Ald Raathim, we haven't had much chance to talk. I
wondered if you could catch me up on a few questions . . . ."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 20 2005, 11:36 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 20 2005, 05:28 PM)
Refreshed by the baths and a night's sleep, Shaka walked to
Loranna's study and checked in with the Lady's guards.
"Dres Loranna," said Shaka, "This past month has been
probably one of the fullest of my life. Between finding Seres, fighting
on Vvardenfell, and the intrigues around Ald Raathim, we haven't had much
chance to talk. I wondered if you could catch me up on a few questions
. . . ."
Loranna looks over at Shaka, both slightly dismayed and yet slightly grateful
for the distraction.
" ... What questions did you have, dear?" she asks, putting the
paperwork aside and beckoning for a glass of cromberry wine. "Forgive the
lack of Breton vintage; it may be a while before I can get another case and I'm
hording the rest for now."
Posted by: syronj Jul 20 2005, 11:53 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 20 2005, 05:36 PM)
... What questions did you have, dear?" she asks,
putting the paperwork aside and beckoning for a glass of cromberry wine.
"Forgive the lack of Breton vintage; it may be a while before I can get
another case and I'm hording the rest for now.
"I'm not fussy, my Lady," he said, smiling. Shaka took the chair
indicated and studied the dusky beauty for the moment, unsure where to begin.
Loranna's ice-blue eyes had a tendency to distract one . . . .
I serve you from personal loyalty, he thought; at least, serve for now. But how
did you come to this point? Are you another Almalexia; a destroyer of evil,
but, as some have told me, with a terrible hidden aspect?
"You know that I was away from Vvardenfell during the time of its ...
harrowing, I guess you could say. They tell me I missed something called the
Parade, the Blue Dawn, and much else. I know that you began life as a barmaid
with a would-be adventurer as a father . . . and you know I like Gram, by the
way. I enjoy serving with people who don't have hidden agendas."
"I came back to Vvardenfell to find Caldera so buried by ash that if it
weren't for the remains of the local castle, I wouldn't have been able to
orient myself enough to help dig out. I've heard Ald'ruhn was so devastated
that only a few people within Skar, a fossilized Emperor Crab shell, survived,
and it still took several days just to dig them out. Most of Vvardenfell
probably could tell a similar story."
Seeing the expression on her face, he hurried to add: "I do not blame you;
it's not my place to judge anyone. If my life has taught me anything, it's how
unimportant I am. Would I presume to look for morality from a flood or an
earthquake?"
"I just thought ... Maybe you could tell me who Azura really was. My brush
with the daedra, through Sheogorath, was brief but enough to give me a glimpse
of how incomprehensible they are. . . ."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 20 2005, 05:53 PM)
"I'm not fussy, my Lady," he said, smiling.
Shaka took the chair indicated and studied the dusky beauty for the moment,
unsure where to begin. Loranna's ice-blue eyes had a tendency to distract
one . . . .
I serve you from personal loyalty, he thought; at least, serve for
now. But how did you come to this point? Are you another
Almalexia; a destroyer of evil, but, as some have told me, with a
terrible hidden aspect?
"You know that I was away from Vvardenfell during the time of its
... harrowing, I guess you could say. They tell me I missed something
called the Parade, the Blue Dawn, and much else. I know that you began
life as a barmaid with a would-be adventurer as a father . .
. and you know I like Gram, by the way. I enjoy serving with people
who don't have hidden agendas."
"I came back to Vvardenfell to find Caldera so buried by ash that if it
weren't for the remains of the local castle, I wouldn't have been able to
orient myself enough to help dig out. I've heard Ald'ruhn was so
devastated that only a few people within Skar, a fossilized Emperor Crab shell,
survived, and it still took several days just to dig them out. Most of Vvardenfell
probably could tell a similar story."
Seeing the expression on her face, he hurried to add: "I do not
blame you; it's not my place to judge anyone. If my life has taught
me anything, it's how unimportant I am. Would I presume to look for morality
from a flood or an earthquake?"
"I just thought ... Maybe you could tell me who Azura really was. My
brush with the daedra, through Sheogorath, was brief but enough to give
me a glimpse of how incomprehensible they are. . . ."
Shaka had slightly misread the look on Loranna's face; though she still felt a
reflexive twinge when hearing how bad off Vvardenfell was right after Red
Mountain went up, she had by now accepted that the eruption was unavoidable -
and the fate for losing on that Hogithum was far greater than what had occured.
Loranna was simply impressed that one of her new companions had actually
started asking about what had gone on back in the wild days; she had been
expecting someone to approach her ever since the last trip to Vvardenfell.
"My father," Loranna says with a bit of a grin, "is a mule and a
failure as a parent - but he is a likable mule and there are plenty of bad
fathers in the world, so it's not like he's special in that regard. And I do
love him dearly, even when he's being a pain."
"As for your question though ..." Loranna frowns. "A lot of what
happened while Azura possessed me, I still only imperfectly understand. To
describe her ... well, my friend put it nicely once, so let me go with that for
now. Azura is the end of all things."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 20 2005, 06:12 PM)
My father," Loranna says with a bit of a grin,
"is a mule and a failure as a parent - but he is a likable mule and there
are plenty of bad fathers in the world, so it's not like he's special in that
regard. And I do love him dearly, even when he's being a pain.
"As for your question though ..." Loranna frowns. "A lot
of what happened while Azura possessed me, I still only imperfectly
understand. To describe her ... well, my friend put it nicely once, so
let me go with that for now. Azura is the end of all things."
Shaka was silent at the implications of that. "I only knew of her as
having Twilight as her realm, and there were scattered rumors that she backed
the Nerevarine --- though maybe 'manipulated' is a better term, I'm starting to
think.
So it's true then that, as with beings such as the old Tribunal, you can't say
that mortals are 'trying to become gods', but instead, that Gods can take over
mortals .... 'mantling' is it? Or do I understand wrongly?"
"Sometimes it sounds as if everything you went through was predestined.
Maybe Vivec, Almalexia, and Sotha Sil were more than people who saw their
chance at godhood --- they actually were the Anticipations, and played out
their parts that were already written."
"In any event, let me recap my limited knowledge: Azura was stranded in
our realm, and you became her (or vice versa); you went on the great
Pilgrimage, or Parade; and Azura eventually showed her true colors . . . Or am
I oversimplifying?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 12:26 AM
Isidor was lying on his bed, trying to get to sleep, the
assassins word still in his head. He had seen Falco, that smug bastard, walking
around the grounds with Dram, like some high and mighty noble, not the
dishonorable thief he was. Cursing, he turned over.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 12:32 AM
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 20 2005, 06:23 PM)
Shaka was silent at the implications of that. "I only
knew of her as having Twilight as her realm, and there were scattered rumors
that she backed the Nerevarine --- though maybe 'manipulated' is a better
term, I'm starting to think.
So it's true then that, as with beings such as the old Tribunal, you can't say
that mortals are 'trying to become gods', but instead, that Gods can take over
mortals .... 'mantling' is it? Or do I understand wrongly?"
"Sometimes it sounds as if everything you went through was
predestined. Maybe Vivec, Almalexia, and Sotha Sil were more than people
who saw their chance at godhood --- they actually were the Anticipations, and
played out their parts that were already written."
"In any event, let me recap my limited knowledge: Azura was stranded
in our realm, and you became her (or vice versa); you went on the great
Pilgrimage, or Parade; and Azura eventually showed her true colors . .
. Or am I oversimplifying?"
Loranna's expression becomes a mite pained.
"I only know about the Nerevarine through the stories people tell,"
Loranna says. "I don't pretend to know anything about her or him or her,
other than to speculate that he or she was a hero in the end, no matter
what."
"Understanding Azura - or any of the other Daedra - is easier if you have
a background in Vivec's writings," she continues. "He says it best,
really; the line that applies here most refers to the Daedra as the radical
critique. My understanding of them is, they're not good or evil as we
understand the terms - but they are inimical to mortals. Their aims and goals
aren't conducive to happy lives here on Nirn."
"Mantling is not what Azura and I experienced," she says
emphatically. "She possessed me - by my leave, yes, but it's most
definitely not what Sotha Sil and the other Tribunal members did. I think Vivec
went into this when he was put on trial a couple years back - I only have
memories not my own of that event, and again stories from others."
"Your recap is ... a little garbled," Loranna concludes. "At
Vivec's trial, he trapped Azura in her own Star and shattered it, weakening her
severely and leaving her temporarily stranded on Nirn. She came to me and I let
her use me as her vessel to regain her strength; the plan as I understood it in
the very beginning was to return Azura to her people in Morrowind and have her
reclaim her place as their goddess, and ..."
Loranna grimaces. " ... I had this grand idea that I'd help Azura learn
more about mortals and become an even better goddess in the process, showing
Vivec up and being the heroine and a lot of other foolish ideas - ideas I
didn't let go of easily, sadly."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:04 AM
Shaka knew when he was out of his depth. "It looks as if I have a lot of
catching up to do in the library as well, Dres Loranna. I don't think wanting
to help people, to make a difference, was foolish -- I think it was
human." This from a loner, Shaka thought to himself.
"So at some point, Azura created a new race, the blue-eyed Azurites who
began as the members of any race, if I heard right; and who could summon Winged
Twilights. You and your company of heroes defeated them. You had to destroy an
immense soulgem that was connected to the Heart of Lorkhan to do it; and,
though I don't understand it, you had to make another Dragon Break in the
process. You shattered Time itself. Red Mountain erupted in the process, with
what results we already know."
"Your companions of those days sound . . . " Shaka searched for a
polite term other than frightening. " . . .impressive. A woman named
Allerleirauh, for one. Was she really Vivec's lover, and as ancient as I've
heard rumored? Arynel I can already sense is powerful, holding himself back
when adventuring with us, like a father who withholds his strength when playing
with infants."
How many of you demigods are there, thought Shaka with some sadness. He was
badly out of his depth, but Loranna was worth this conversation.
"I won't keep you any longer, my Lady. Thank you."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:20 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 20 2005, 07:04 PM)
Shaka knew when he was out of his depth. "It looks as
if I have a lot of catching up to do in the library as well, Dres
Loranna. I don't think wanting to help people, to make a difference, was
foolish -- I think it was human." This from a loner, Shaka
thought to himself.
"So at some point, Azura created a new race, the blue-eyed Azurites who
began as the members of any race, if I heard right; and who could summon
Winged Twilights. You and your company of heroes defeated them. You
had to destroy an immense soulgem that was connected to the Heart of Lorkhan to
do it; and, though I don't understand it, you had to make another Dragon
Break in the process. You shattered Time itself. Red Mountain
erupted in the process, with what results we already know."
"Your companions of those days sound . . . " Shaka
searched for a polite term other than frightening. " . . .impressive.
A woman named Allerleirauh, for one. Was she really Vivec's lover, and as
ancient as I've heard rumored? Arynel I can already sense is powerful,
holding himself back when adventuring with us, like a father who withholds his
strength when playing with infants."
How many of you demigods are there, thought Shaka with some sadness. He
was badly out of his depth, but Loranna was worth this conversation.
"I won't keep you any longer, my Lady. Thank you."
"You're welcome, Shaka," Loranna says, " ... if you're thanking
me for what I think you are."
Her expression grows serious for a moment. "There's a difference betwenn
having half-baked ideas about making things better and being truly
helpful," she says. "I had no clue what Azura really was when I
agreed to let her possess me; having her inside me drove me nuts - I still
can't completely trust any thought or memory I had during those days. At one
point, I blithely whispered to the minds of children to encourage them to throw
snowballs at their elders and sing about my coming, never stopping to think
that the adults would see this as a demoness taking over their children - and
when bloodshed occured, I blamed myself for the wrong reasons, not realizing
just how much at fault I was for it."
"But yes; at the end of the Parade, I finally decided to renounce Azura,
and called to be put on trial. During my opening speech, Azura told me flat out
to toe her line and I refused; from there the rest is how you described, more
or less."
She raises her eyebrows at Shaka's pregnant pause. "Let me guess - you had
another word in mind initially," she says with a grin. "Allie was
Vivec's lover, yes - and, uh, I would not quite phrase it as her being my
compainon; if anything I would say I'm hers, now that I'm not her enemy. When
you have a chance to meet her, you'll understand what I mean."
She frowns. "I'd even be a bit wary of saying my friend are my company of
heroes - that's not how it works," she says. "Any more than you and
the others are mine - people seem to gravitate to me, yes, but ..." She
looks for the words. "We're friends," she finally says.
"You might want to talk with Arynel or Nalion about any further questions
you have," Loranna urges. "Understand something; in many ways I know
only a tiny bit more than you. What I've learned, has all been a mix of some
studying, some talking with people much more knowledgeble than myself, some
direct experience and a lot of trying to make sense of it all. There are events
I directly took part in back in Skyrim that I still only have theories on
concerning what actually happened, and from the moment I took Azura into myself
till the moment she was expelled from me, I was mad to some degree or another -
and practicing a lot of self-deception. Don't take my word on anything as the
final authority."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 20 2005, 07:20 PM)
You might want to talk with Arynel or Nalion about any
further questions you have," Loranna urges. "Understand
something; in many ways I know only a tiny bit more than you. What I've
learned, has all been a mix of some studying, some talking with people much
more knowledgeble than myself, some direct experience and a lot of trying to
make sense of it all. There are events I directly took part in back in
Skyrim that I still only have theories on concerning what actually happened,
and from the moment I took Azura into myself till the moment she was expelled
from me, I was mad to some degree or another - and practicing a lot of
self-deception. Don't take my word on anything as the final
authority.
"I'll try not to, my Lady," Shaka said, and stood up after finishing
the glass. "Thank you again for the talk and the cromberry." He left
Loranna's wing, thoughtful at the implications of their talk.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:33 AM
When Dram finally let Falco off of his work Flco was quite
exhausted. He immediately went to his room for some sleep. He had not been
asleep 5 minutes when he awoke screaming. It had just been a dream, he told
himself. It had just been a dream. That horrible thing from his dream had
seemed so real. He lay back down but did not go to sleep.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 20 2005, 07:29 PM)
"I'll try not to, my Lady," Shaka said, and stood up
after finishing the glass. "Thank you again for the talk and the
comberry." He left Loranna's wing, thoughtful at the implications of
their talk.
" ... By Dibella girl, after everything you still can't resist giving a
speech when someone asks a question," Loranna mutters to herself once
Shaka has left. "I should talk to Nalion; maybe betwen the two of us we
can find a better way to say what should be said ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 20 2005, 07:33 PM)
When Dram finally let Falco off of his work Flco was quite
exhausted. He immediately went to his room for some sleep. He had not been
asleep 5 minutes when he awoke screaming. It had just been a dream, he told
himself. It had just been a dream. That horrible thing from his dream had
seemed so real. He lay back down but did not go to sleep.
Isidor heard the scream and bolted up. It sounded like an Argonian, and he
immediatly thought of Falco. What had the moron gotten himself into now. He
grabbed his axe and ran out his bedroom door.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 20 2005, 07:40 PM)
Isidor heard the scream and bolted up. It sounded like an
Argonian, and he immediatly thought of Falco. What had the moron gotten himself
into now. He grabbed his axe and ran out his bedroom door.
Falco's scream attracted the attention of the guards as well as Isidor.
Dram, heading to the armory, hears Falco's scream, and dutifully rushes to the
scene, outstripping the younger guards.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 20 2005, 07:43 PM)
Falco's scream attracted the attention of the guards as well as Isidor.
Dram, heading to the armory, hears Falco's scream, and dutifully rushes to the
scene, outstripping the younger guards.
Isidor kicks the door open, and sees the Argonian, sitting up straight,
sweating profusely.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:53 AM
He sat there on his bed. He tried to forget the dream but the
image of that horrible creature was still in his mind. It was some sort of
Daedra he knew that much. But he wasn't sure wich.Falco didn't particularly
wish to know either. It had been some kind of old woman but with a face that he
knew instinctively to be evil. Like a witch or a hag. He saw Isidor enter with
his axe drawn.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:53 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 20 2005, 07:53 PM)
He sat there on his bed. He tried to forget the dream but
the image of that horrible creature was still in his mind. It was some sort of
Daedra he knew that much. But he wasn't sure wich.Falco didn't particularly
wish to know either. It had been some kind of old woman but with a face that he
knew instinctively to be evil. Like a witch or a hag. He saw Isidor enter with
his axe drawn.
"What happened?!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 20 2005, 03:53 PM)
What happened?!
"Go back to sleep Isisdor it was just a nightmare."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:55 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 20 2005, 07:53 PM)
He sat there on his bed. He tried to forget the dream but
the image of that horrible creature was still in his mind. It was some sort of
Daedra he knew that much. But he wasn't sure wich.Falco didn't particularly
wish to know either. It had been some kind of old woman but with a face that he
knew instinctively to be evil. Like a witch or a hag. He saw Isidor enter with
his axe drawn.
Dram sweeps the room with his eyes, his hand on his sword. His expression goes
from determined to thoughtful, then quickly to a curious mix of good-graced
embarrassement and impeturbable calm.
" ... A nightmare?" he asks Falco quietly. "I see ..."
He clears his throat slightly, glancing at Isidor.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 20 2005, 03:55 PM)
Dram sweeps the room with his eyes, his hand on his sword.
His expression goes from determined to thoughtful, then quickly to a curious
mix of good-graced embarrassement and impeturbable calm.
" ... A nightmare?" he asks Falco quietly.
Falcvo nodded but then spoke, " in it was an old woman. Like a hag or a
witch. She spoke these words to me:
Your doom is fast approaching
Your Death is Fast encroaching
To stave off this threat you must be brave of heart
Or suffer death from the very start. "
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:04 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 20 2005, 08:00 PM)
Falcvo nodded but then spoke, " in it was an old woman.
Like a hag or a witch. She spoke these words to me:
Your doom is fast approaching
Your Death is Fast encroaching
To stave off this threat you must be brave of heart
Or suffer death from the very start. "
"I see," Dram mutters, looking to Isidor. "Portents in dreams
are a bit out of my expertese, serjo; what about you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 20 2005, 07:54 PM)
Go back to sleep Isisdor it was just a nightmare.
"You scream like a Dunmer on fire, and you expect everyone to just shrug
it off?! I don't know why I even cared. Too bad the nightmare wasn't
real." Turning to Dram. "Well, in Skyrim, the warrior witches used to
say Dreams were just mirrors of things yet to come. I hope it does." He
glares at Falco and storms out.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 20 2005, 04:07 PM)
"You scream like a Dunmer on fire, and you expect everyone
to just shrug it off?! I don't know why I even cared. Too bad the nightmare
wasn't real." He glared at him and walked out.
Falco muttered behind Isidor's back just loud enough for him to hear,
"Sorry I awoke you from your drunken haze you useless lout of a
nord!"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 20 2005, 08:08 PM)
Falco muttered behind Isidor's back just loud enough for him to
hear, "Sorry I awoke you from your drunken haze you useless lout of a
nord!"
Isidor heard this and froze in the hallway. He gripped his axe so hard, his
knuckles turned white. Dram looked at him, his sword in his hand.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:11 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 20 2005, 08:08 PM)
Falco muttered behind Isidor's back just loud enough for him to
hear, "Sorry I awoke you from your drunken haze you useless lout of a
nord!"
"Must have been the evil feeling from the sewers and dungeons," Dram
mutters to himself, before watching Isidor and Falco trade barbs.
" ... Try to get some sleep," Dram says, to no one in particular, his
brow furrowed.
He would talk to the Lady later about Isidor and Falco; for now though the
crisis was over - he hoped ...
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 20 2005, 08:10 PM)
Isidor heard this and froze in the hallway. He gripped his axe
so hard, his knuckles turned white. Dram looked at him, his sword in his hand.
"All right; enough is enough you two," Dram says, looking slightly
annoyed. "Falco had a nightmare, apparently visited by the Prince of
Nightmares from what lore I know, and we're all on edge from recent events.
Just drop it and let's all get some sleep; we could use it."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 20 2005, 04:11 PM)
"Must have been the evil feeling from the sewers and
dungeons," Dram mutters to himself, before watching Isidor and Falco trade
barbs.
" ... Try to get some sleep," Dram says, to no one in particular, his
brow furrowed.
He would talk to the Lady later about Isidor and Falco; for now though the
crisis was over - he hoped ...
"All right; enough is enough you two," Dram says, looking slightly
annoyed. "Falco had a nightmare, apparently visited by the Prince of
Nightmares from what lore I know, and we're all on edge from recent events.
Just drop it and let's all get some sleep; we could use it."
Without another word Falco rolledd over to get some sleep.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 20 2005, 08:11 PM)
"Must have been the evil feeling from the sewers and
dungeons," Dram mutters to himself, before watching Isidor and Falco trade
barbs.
" ... Try to get some sleep," Dram says, to no one in particular, his
brow furrowed.
He would talk to the Lady later about Isidor and Falco; for now though the
crisis was over - he hoped ...
"All right; enough is enough you two," Dram says, looking slightly
annoyed. "Falco had a nightmare, apparently visited by the Prince of
Nightmares from what lore I know, and we're all on edge from recent
events. Just drop it and let's all get some sleep; we could use it."
Isidor respected Dram, and wouldn't cross him. He nodded and walked away,
hatred coursing through his veins.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:17 AM
Dram sighs, muttering something about Nordic tempers and
Argonian hackles as he heads to his room.
He would definitely have to speak to the Lady about these two and soon.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:41 AM
The next morning, Isidor gets out of bed early, wanting to speak
with Loranna. He dresses, and then goes out into the hall, and asks the first
servant he sees "Where is Dres Loranna?" The servant, a young dunmer
woman, looks up and says "In her chambers, but she might still be
asleep." Isidor nods and says "Could you check for me?".
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 20 2005, 08:41 PM)
The next morning, Isidor gets out of bed early, wanting to speak
with Loranna. He dresses, and then goes out into the hall, and asks the first
servant he sees "Where is Dres Loranna?" The servant, a young dunmer
woman, looks up and says "In her chambers, but she might still be
asleep." Isidor nods and says "Could you check for me?".
As it turns out, Loranna is up already - and swimming in the bay for her
morning excercise.
Long moments pass but eventually Isidor is told "The Lady will see you for
breakfast, serjo."
Razbiah's cooking is as bland as ever, though that doesn't stop Loranna from
eating it; she nods to Isidor as he's shown to the table and says "I hear
you're looking for me ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 20 2005, 08:45 PM)
As it turns out, Loranna is up already - and swimming in the bay
for her morning excercise.
Long moments pass but eventually Isidor is told "The Lady will see you for
breakfast, serjo."
Razbiah's cooking is as bland as ever, though that doesn't stop Loranna from
eating it; she nods to Isidor as he's shown to the table and says "I hear
you're looking for me ..."
He enters the chamber, and sits down, a cup of Comberry Juice and a plate of food
at his chair.
"Yes, Loranna. I am upset, about how Falco gets away with everything. He
steals from the castle, and he gets promoted. He tells thieves how to get into
the castle, he gets a night in jail. He screams in the middle of the night,
awakes the guards, and then ends up calling me a drunken lout. I may overreact,
and I admit this, but it bothers me when he has such few consequences."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:49 AM
Falco awoke at aout that time. He dressed himself. He placed his
weapons on his belt. He left the castle and headed for the local mages guild.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 20 2005, 08:48 PM)
He enters the chamber, and sits down, a cup of Comberry Juice
and a plate of food at his chair.
"Yes, Loranna. I am upset, about how Falco gets away with everything. He
steals from the castle, and he gets promoted. He tells thieves how to get into
the castle, he gets a night in jail. He screams in the middle of the night,
awakes the guards, and then ends up calling me a drunken lout. I may overreact,
and I admit this, but it bothers me when he has such few consequences."
Loranna frowns.
"Falco stole from me on the first night of having met me and got offered a
choice; work for me or else get treated like a thief caught red-handed,"
she says. "I didn't promote him so much as I gave him a chance to prove
himself - my dad and the rest of you had seemed to find him a worthwhile
companion so I gave him a chance despite my misgivings. And at the time I
needed someone to help Dram tighten up security around here ..."
"Dram left me a note about last night's incident," she continues.
"It's been my experience that people waking up from nightmares aren't
usually in the best frame of mind right off."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 20 2005, 08:55 PM)
Loranna frowns.
"Falco stole from me on the first night of having met me and got offered a
choice; work for me or else get treated like a thief caught red-handed,"
she says. "I didn't promote him so much as I gave him a chance to
prove himself - my dad and the rest of you had seemed to find him a worthwhile
companion so I gave him a chance despite my misgivings. And at the time I
needed someone to help Dram tighten up security around here ..."
"Dram left me a note about last night's incident," she
continues. "It's been my experience that people waking up from
nightmares aren't usually in the best frame of mind right off."
"I have served you with nothing but loyalty. I tried to help Falco, to
save him from those thugs, and he tells me to go away."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:04 AM
At the mages guild Falco wrote out a hasty letter with frequent
misspellings
Dear Gerard,
My old friend it haas ben to long, since last we met. I have recently
experinced a terrible dream. In it an old hag told me these words.
Your doom is fast approaching
Your Death is Fast encroaching
To stave off this threat you must be brave of heart
Or suffer death from the very start. "
I must no, was this just a dream. Was it an omen. Or an omen? Pleeze tell me
I'm not going crazie. It felt so real. I wait your reply with zeal.
Your friend,
Falco Redflash.
He handed the guild guide 50 gold for this letter to be teleported to the
imperial city. There his old childhood friend, Gerard the breton mage, was an
apprentice at the mages guild. Falco then awaited his old friend's reply.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 20 2005, 08:59 PM)
I have served you with nothing but loyalty. I tried to
help Falco, to save him from those thugs, and he tells me to go away.
"I appreciate you working for me," Loranna says, "though I'm
still wondering why; people keep offering to serve me having only just met me.
It gets strange, after a while."
She sighs. "Isidor, I don't know the full story behind Falco and those
bandits, but I've noticed Falco ... well, to be blunt, he's not the most
people-friendly person. He's made me want to haul him off a couple of times and
ring his bell, but he seems to at least be trying to be helpful now. He's just
not very good at winning friends."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 20 2005, 09:06 PM)
I appreciate you working for me," Loranna says,
"though I'm still wondering why; people keep offering to serve me having
only just met me. It gets strange, after a while.
"I had lived in exile for ten years, with no human contact. My only friend
was my wolf. When I saw, Falco conicidently, I knew that I had to leave. I am
loyal to you, because I respect you.
QUOTE(Loranna)
She sighs. "Isidor, I don't know the full story
behind Falco and those bandits, but I've noticed Falco ... well, to be blunt,
he's not the most people-friendly person. He's made me want to haul him
off a couple of times and ring his bell, but he seems to at least be trying to
be helpful now. He's just not very good at winning friends."
"I wanted to help him, and he refused me, and that angered me."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 20 2005, 09:11 PM)
"I had lived in exile for ten years, with no human contact.
My only friend was my wolf. When I saw, Falco conicidently, I knew that I had
to leave. I am loyal to you, because I respect you.
"I wanted to help him, and he refused me, and that angered me."
"I see," Loranna says, looking thoughtful for a moment. "Thank
you ..."
"I can talk to him," she decides. "No one wants bad blood among
friends and companions. I'll speak to him about it as soon as I can."
Breakfast was quiet after that; both Nords concentrated on finishing their meal
with workmanlike speed.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:41 AM
Nymic. Mantles. Dreamsleeves and distances incalculable between
them. And yet we must calculate.
When a spirit comes crashing like a suicidal star through the spheres of the
Aedra, to be clothed in flesh on Nirn - how much is given?
Because the Lady was aloft that day you will be fair of face. Because bright
Julianos paused near your careening course, you will be wise and clever.
Because of Zenithar, lucky. Because of Mara, beloved. Kynareth: heroic in
battle.
These are qualities we do not own, yet we think of them as our very selves.
When the stars take back their gifts, what remains? If we were to meet again on
another sphere, would we know each other? Would we even recognize our own
stories?
A maiden, celestially marked, is put to shame. She disguises herself as one
lowly and despised; yet her true nature is, through a series of trials,
revealed.
Posted by: Tratarax Yesterday, 05:41 PM
Tiberius finally awoke a few hours later. He had only hoped to
sleep for about 30 minutes, but he hadn't realized how tiring the journey had
been. He was about to return to reading his copy of On Morrowind, the
Imperial Province, but then decided against it. Tiberius went down to the
bar and ordered some water for himself, then sat down at an empty table.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:13 PM
Nalion sat at a table in his chamber and wrote some last notes
on a parchment. On the table lay the ornamented piece of wood from the tavern
incident. The mage strewed some salt across the ink to dry it faster, then
grabbed both the parchment and the sigil and tugged it under his robe.
Nalion stood and moved out of his chamber, heading towards Loranna's quarters.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:16 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 21 2005, 01:13 PM)
Nalion sat at a table in his chamber and wrote some last notes
on a parchment. On the table lay the ornamented piece of wood from the tavern
incident. The mage strewed some salt across the ink to dry it faster, then
grabbed both the parchment and the sigil and tugged it under his robe.
Nalion stood and moved out of his chamber, heading towards Loranna's quarters.
Seeing Nalion approach, Shaka hailed him. "You seem intent on something,
Nalion. What news?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:25 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 21 2005, 07:16 PM)
Seeing Nalion approach, Shaka hailed him. "You seem
intent on something, Nalion. What news?"
"Yes, intentions, these are what I have, and many. Some of these concern
even you.", the mage smiled as he saw the Argonian. "Greetings,
Shaka."
The Breton motioned Shaka to follow him.
"Indeed, I wanted to talk to you, about recent things. I have seen you
troubled with thought lately, that is, if I interpreted Argonian mimics
correctly. I hope you have some time for me, Shaka. And Loranna, that is, she
should hear too. No need to tell the same tale twice when people are near each
other."
While Nalion was talking, the two of them reached Loranna's chambers and after
a knock and an invitation to enter, they stood in front of Loranna.
"Good day to you, Loranna. Mind if we disturb you a bit? I have news to
share.", the Breton opened the conversation.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:32 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 21 2005, 01:25 PM)
Yes, intentions, these are what I have, and many. Some of
these concern even you.", the mage smiled as he saw the Argonian.
"Greetings, Shaka.
The Breton motioned Shaka to follow him.
"Indeed, I wanted to talk to you, about recent things. I have seen you
troubled with thought lately, that is, if I interpreted Argonian mimics
correctly. I hope you have some time for me, Shaka. And Loranna, that is, she
should hear too. No need to tell the same tale twice when people are near each
other."
While Nalion was talking, the two of them reached Loranna's chambers and after
a knock and an invitation to enter, they stood in front of Loranna.
"Good day to you, Loranna. Mind if we disturb you a bit? I have news to
share.", the Breton opened the conversation.
Loranna raises her eyebrows as she greets Nalion and Shaka. "Hello you
two," she says, giving Shaka a bit of a knowing look. "News Nalion?
On the tavern incident?"
She beckons the two to the study, that being a more conducive palce for
discussion. "Disturb away," she says, smiling.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:45 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 21 2005, 07:32 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows as she greets Nalion and
Shaka. "Hello you two," she says, giving Shaka a bit of a
knowing look. "News Nalion? On the tavern incident?"
She beckons the two to the study, that being a more conducive palce for
discussion. "Disturb away," she says, smiling.
"Yes, about the tavern incident.", Nalion answered as he sat down and
made himself comforable. He reached into his robe, produced the ornamented
piece of wood and placed it on the table for Shaka and Loranna to see.
"You two weren't there when these things happened, but I think you know
the basics. The tavern began to shake because of some wizardry and carvings on
a table, some guy knowing not exactly what he wanted to do walked up to it,
talked gibberish and the shaking stopped.", the mage grinned at the pair
across the table.
"These are the carvings from the tavern. It actually is simpler as it
seems to be. I contained the spell within. It's a sigil now. I'm just wondering
what to do with it. If it is broken, it could - in theory - reawaken the spell
and the shakings. Thus, it's possibly dangerous, but perhaps useful later,
too."
The Breton looked questioningly at Loranna and Shaka. "Any thoughts?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:50 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 21 2005, 01:45 PM)
"These are the carvings from the tavern. It actually is simpler as it
seems to be. I contained the spell within. It's a sigil now. I'm just wondering
what to do with it. If it is broken, it could - in theory - reawaken the spell
and the shakings. Thus, it's possibly dangerous, but perhaps useful later,
too."
The Breton looked questioningly at Loranna and Shaka. "Any thoughts?"
Shaka turned the wooden sigil over in his hand for a moment. "If it was
that powerful, perhaps we should keep it and add it to the group's arsenal, so
to speak. Nalion could probably contain it again if need be. . . . Nalion, do
you have any thoughts as to who's behind this?
And why the tavern, I wonder. Did he want to specifically target our
group?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:56 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 21 2005, 01:50 PM)
Shaka turned the wooden sigil over in his hand for a
moment. "If it was that powerful, perhaps we should keep it and add
it to the group's arsenal, so to speak. Nalion could probably contain it
again if need be. . . . Nalion, do you have any
thoughts as to who's behind this?
And why the tavern, I wonder. Did he want to specifically target our
group?"
Loranna mutters "This reminds me of that time the brothers had the Dwemer
satchel ..." as she watches Shaka look at the wooden sigil.
" ... I'd like to talk with you and Slyvos later regarding magical boosts
to the castle's security," Loranna says. "Especially if we're going
to keep that in the armory. Nalion, do you think you could replicate the
effect?"
She looks at Nalion with interest as Shaka asks about who might be behind this.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 08:20 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 21 2005, 07:50 PM)
Shaka turned the wooden sigil over in his hand for a
moment. "If it was that powerful, perhaps we should keep it and add
it to the group's arsenal, so to speak. Nalion could probably contain it
again if need be. . . . Nalion, do you have any
thoughts as to who's behind this?
And why the tavern, I wonder. Did he want to specifically target our
group?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 21 2005, 07:56 PM)
Loranna mutters "This reminds me of that time the brothers
had the Dwemer satchel ..." as she watches Shaka look at the wooden sigil.
" ... I'd like to talk with you and Slyvos later regarding magical boosts
to the castle's security," Loranna says. "Especially if we're
going to keep that in the armory. Nalion, do you think you could replicate
the effect?"
She looks at Nalion with interest as Shaka asks about who might be behind this.
"In my opinion, it can be targeted. With a spell similar to that this
Dunmer used in the tavern, that is. I don't want to see it broken though
without someone in control of the spell. That would in my opinion result in
earthshaking events which we could not predict.", Nalion answered, then
continued.
"I have investigated both the original writings and the spell itself, from
both my own observances at the occasion and from other witnesses. It may be
possible to reproduce the spell. I don't want to really test it, though and
especially not anywhere near Ald Raahtim. I also do not know what else was
required other than the signs and the chant, maybe something that we have
missed. It would be of help if we caught this Dunmer casting the spell,
though."
Nalion stroked his chin in thought and paused for a brief while.
"I know almost nothing of this Dunmer besides his description and what he
was capable of. I sadly have no idea yet as to where to look for more
hints.", the brown-eyed Breton shrugged apologetically.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:25 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 21 2005, 02:20 PM)
"In my opinion, it can be targeted. With a spell similar to
that this Dunmer used in the tavern, that is. I don't want to see it broken
though without someone in control of the spell. That would in my opinion result
in earthshaking events which we could not predict.", Nalion answered, then
continued.
"I have investigated both the original writings and the spell itself, from
both my own observances at the occasion and from other witnesses. It may be
possible to reproduce the spell. I don't want to really test it, though and
especially not anywhere near Ald Raahtim. I also do not know what else was
required other than the signs and the chant, maybe something that we have
missed. It would be of help if we caught this Dunmer casting the spell,
though."
Nalion stroked his chin in thought and paused for a brief while.
"I know almost nothing of this Dunmer besides his description and what he
was capable of. I sadly have no idea yet as to where to look for more hints.",
the brown-eyed Breton shrugged apologetically.
Loranna says "If you don't mind Nalion, I'd like to have you talk to the
head of the mage guild later about your findings - see if they have any records
of similar magics. It might help us track down the Dunmer who did this. In the
meantime ... I leave the sigil in your hands; I don't particularly see any need
for shaking buildings down right now though."
She pauses, looking over at Shaka. "On a different note," she says,
"I had suggested that Shaka speak to you about some questions he
had."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:26 PM
The Breton Arynel walked quickly, though without struggle,
through the streets of Ald Raathim. He stepped into the tavern and made his
way, silently, to the back.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:27 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 02:26 PM)
The Breton Arynel walked quickly, though without struggle, through
the streets of Ald Raathim. He stepped into the tavern and made his way,
silently, to the back.
Isidor sits in his room, restless. Nalion, Shaka, and Loranna were having a
confrence, and that moron was gone. He figured he'd go to the tavern. When he
arrived, he ordered a mead and sat at the bar.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 08:29 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 21 2005, 08:25 PM)
Loranna says "If you don't mind Nalion, I'd like to have
you talk to the head of the mage guild later about your findings - see if they
have any records of similar magics. It might help us track down the
Dunmer who did this. In the meantime ... I leave the sigil in your hands;
I don't particularly see any need for shaking buildings down right now
though."
She pauses, looking over at Shaka. "On a different note," she
says, "I had suggested that Shaka speak to you about some questions he
had."
"Questions? I already mentioned to Shaka that he looked thoughtful the
last times I saw him.", Nalion replied with a lifted eyebrow, then turned
towards the Argonian. "Please, feel free to ask away what troubles your
mind. I will try to answer you if I can."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:37 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 21 2005, 02:29 PM)
Questions? I already mentioned to Shaka that he looked thoughtful
the last times I saw him.", Nalion replied with a lifted eyebrow, then
turned towards the Argonian. "Please, feel free to ask away what troubles
your mind. I will try to answer you if I can.
As he sits, drinking, he sees Arynel sitting in the corner of the tavern,
thinking pensively. Picking up his mead, he walks over to him. "Hail,
Breton! May I take a seat?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:39 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 12:37 PM)
As he sits, drinking, he sees Arynel sitting in the corner of
the tavern, thinking pensively. Picking up his mead, he walks over to him.
"Hail, Breton! May I take a seat?"
“If I declined would you not all the same sit down where you have chosen?”
Arynel replied.
“I am not one to determine where you will lay at this time,” the Breton added,
holding out his hand in invitation towards the seat.
Posted by: Tratarax Yesterday, 08:41 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:37 PM)
As he sits, drinking, he sees Arynel sitting in the corner of
the tavern, thinking pensively. Picking up his mead, he walks over to him.
"Hail, Breton! May I take a seat?"
Tiberius continued taking drinking his water as a Nord and Breton sat down at
the neigbooring table. Something told him that he should pay attention to those
two.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:41 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 02:39 PM)
“If I declined would you not all the same sit down where you
have chosen?” Arynel replied.
“I am not one to determine where you will lay at this time,” the Breton added,
holding out his hand in invitation towards the seat.
Isidor nodded, looking slightly confused."Where have you been these past
days, Arynel?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:44 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 12:41 PM)
Isidor nodded, looking slightly confused."Where have you
been these past days, Arynel?"
“Where I have been, of course, these last few days,” Arynel replied.
“Which is the same as you, I would think,” the Breton added, “Though at once
entirely different. What a world it is, I go where I will and you go where you
will, and would you perhaps one day find yourself at the edge of the world,
would you find it was indeed made of swords?”
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:49 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 02:44 PM)
“Where I have been, of course, these last few days,” Arynel
replied.
“Which is the same as you, I would think,” the Breton added, “Though at once
entirely different. What a world it is, I go where I will and you go
where you will, and would you perhaps one day find yourself at the edge of the
world, would you find it was indeed made of swords?”
Isidor blinked and then said "Very well. What are your feelings on
Falco?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:53 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 12:49 PM)
Isidor blinked and then said "Very well. What are your
feelings on Falco?"
“Falco, the conniving Argonian?” Arynel began, leaning back in his seat, “bored
and boastful, I think. Give him work worth doing and in return he’ll do work of
well worth.”
The Breton stared directly at Isidor for a moment, and then glanced away.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:54 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 02:53 PM)
“Falco, the conniving Argonian?” Arynel began, leaning back in
his seat, “bored and boastful, I think. Give him work worth doing and in
return he’ll do work of well worth.”
The Breton stared directly at Isidor for a moment, and then glanced away.
"Do you not think he was rewarded for being a theif? And a liar?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:57 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 21 2005, 02:29 PM)
Questions? I already mentioned to Shaka that he looked
thoughtful the last times I saw him.", Nalion replied with a lifted
eyebrow, then turned towards the Argonian. "Please, feel free to ask away
what troubles your mind. I will try to answer you if I can.
Shaka ordered his thoughts for the moment. It was true that he seemed
comfortable talking to Nalion . . . .
Glancing over at Loranna too, Shaka began: "I've been thinking a lot about
my mortality lately, as I've gotten older. It's going by too quickly, and for
what . . .."
"In Mournhold, I heard rumors of a suicide cult, the End of Days. The
deluded people seemed to think we're at the end of an Era. All Oblivion is
going to break loose, and the cultists think they can go ahead of us and join
an army to combat that."
"The Empire still stands for now, but there are the rumors of Legions
being withdrawn, would-be Emperors starting to maneuver for power . . . And I
don't have to tell you that Vvardenfell will be rebuilding for years to
come."
"I accomplished a few things, I suppose. I have the Spear of Bitter Mercy
until I'm killed or die of natural causes, but what is time to Sheogorath? Less
than the blink of an eye, and someone else will wield the Spear. A year from
now, a generation from now. But to be honest, I guess I can accept that."
What about someone to love, he thought, but didn't feel like bringing that up.
He forced himself to be honest. "I'm glad that Ald Raathim seems to have
been spared the flood, but I don't want to be a parasite on you, Loranna. But I
ramble ..."
"Nalion, do you think the Blue Dawn and all else was fated? Where are we
going? I guess I'll need to form better questions for you sometime..."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:58 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 12:54 PM)
Do you not think he was rewarded for being a theif? And a
liar?
“People are rewarded for all manner of things,” Arynel replied, “the sun shines
on both the good and the evil.”
The Breton paused, and narrowed his eyes.
“Would you follow after Stendarr, perhaps? Or Boethiah? Malacath?”
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 02:58 PM)
“People are rewarded for all manner of things,” Arynel replied,
“the sun shines on both the good and the evil.”
The Breton paused, and narrowed his eyes.
“Would you follow after Stendarr, perhaps? Or Boethiah? Malacath?”
Isidor was surprised by this abrupt change of subject, but he replied "I
follow Talos, the Dragon God."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:01 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:00 PM)
Isidor was surprised by this abrupt change of subject, but he
replied "I follow Talos, the Dragon God."
Arynel looked at Isidor inquiringly for a moment, but did not say anything in
that regard.
“Would you take it upon yourself to pay for your own crimes?” The Breton asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:02 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 03:01 PM)
Arynel looked at Isidor inquiringly for a moment, but did not
say anything in that regard.
“Would you take it upon yourself to pay for your own crimes?”
"If I infact commited a crime" he thought wryly of Falco "yes, I
would."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:04 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:02 PM)
If I infact commited a crime" he thought wryly of
Falco "yes, I would.
"Of course," Arynel said.
"Would you yourself, also," the Breton asked, "pay for the crime
of another?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:06 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 03:04 PM)
"Of course," Arynel said.
"Would you yourself, also," the Breton asked, "pay for the crime
of another?"
"If the other was one I cared for, yes."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:06 PM)
If the other was one I cared for, yes.
Arynel eyed Isidor for a moment.
“Did you ever have a choice?” The Breton asked, at last.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:09 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 03:08 PM)
Arynel eyed Isidor for a moment.
“Did you ever have a choice?” The Breton asked, at last.
"Did I ever have to choose, to take the hit for someone else? No."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 09:10 PM
Back at the mages guild Falco recieved a short reply to his
hasty letter.
Dear Falco,
It has indeed been to long. Your dream was an omen of death Falco, sent by the
daedric prince, Vaernima. However it says you must be strong of heart to
survive. This means Falco your fate is not sealed. You must be strong, for soon
your courage will be tested.
Your friend,
Gerard
Falco smiled and tucked the letter away. Gerard had a a way of always making
sense of things. He left the mages guild and took a walk throughout th city.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:12 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:09 PM)
Did I ever have to choose, to take the hit for someone
else? No.
Arynel nodded, but did not speak for a time.
“Walk the path as it is given,” the Breton said at last.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:17 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 03:12 PM)
Arynel nodded, but did not speak for a time.
“Walk the path as it is given,” the Breton said at last.
"Wise words. But how could I expect anything else from you. What kind of
weapons, or defensive magic, do you use, Arynel?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:18 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:17 PM)
Wise words. But how could I expect anything else from you.
What kind of weapons, or defensive magic, do you use, Arynel?
“I act so as not to gather enemies,” Arynel replied.
The Breton smiled.
Posted by: Tratarax Yesterday, 09:20 PM
Tiberius realized that something tasted strange about the
water... All of the sudden everything around him started to get blurry and
distant. He began to lose conciousness as he fell off of the bench he was
sitting on, spilling water all over his shirt...
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:21 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 21 2005, 08:57 PM)
Shaka ordered his thoughts for the moment. It was true
that he seemed comfortable talking to Nalion . . . .
Glancing over at Loranna too, Shaka began: "I've been thinking a lot
about my mortality lately, as I've gotten older. It's going by too
quickly, and for what . . .."
"In Mournhold, I heard rumors of a suicide cult, the End of Days.
The deluded people seemed to think we're at the end of an Era. All
Oblivion is going to break loose, and the cultists think they can go ahead of
us and join an army to combat that."
"The Empire still stands for now, but there are the rumors of Legions
being withdrawn, would-be Emperors starting to maneuver for power .
. . And I don't have to tell you that Vvardenfell will be
rebuilding for years to come."
"I accomplished a few things, I suppose. I have the Spear of Bitter
Mercy until I'm killed or die of natural causes, but what is time to
Sheogorath? Less than the blink of an eye, and someone else will wield
the Spear. A year from now, a generation from now. But to be honest,
I guess I can accept that."
What about someone to love, he thought, but didn't feel like bringing that up.
He forced himself to be honest. "I'm glad that Ald Raathim seems to
have been spared the flood, but I don't want to be a parasite on you,
Loranna. But I ramble ..."
"Nalion, do you think the Blue Dawn and all else was fated? Where
are we going? I guess I'll need to form better questions for you
sometime..."
Nalion did not take his eyes from Shaka, it wasn't an intimidating gaze, but a
steady, reassuring one. A small smile played across the mage's lips as he
listened.
"Some mer think that taking slower strides will lengthen their lifespans,
some achieve it by magic, again some turn into necromancy. You feel time is
running away? You may be on a path to see what time truly is. But for now,
savour each moment you have and cherish it - live, enjoy the beauty of this
world, the friends you have, the actions you take. You can grow, and perhaps
outgrow that which binds you.", the mage answered.
"There is only scarce news from Cyrodiil, and scarcer they are yet the
nearer you get to the center. Yet I truly believe that this era will end soon. What
comes afterward, I do not know."
The Breton mage leaned forward a bit.
"You have accomplished something. The Spear of Bitter Mercy is in your
hands, few dare to challenge the mercy of the daM doG. Walk your own path,
perhaps with us for a while, and you might find more than you dared to hope
for. Believe me, I know what that means." The Breton seemed thoughtful, as
if recalling memories of events only few months past, but seemingly ancient
already.
"And as to the Blue Dawn", Nalion began. "Each event is preceded
by prophecy, but without the hero, there is no event."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:22 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 03:18 PM)
“I act so as not to gather enemies,” Arynel replied.
The Breton smiled.
"Well, be that as it may, you have certainly found some reason to defend
yourself, have you not?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:24 PM
QUOTE(Tratarax @ Jul 21 2005, 03:20 PM)
Tiberius realized that something tasted strange about the
water... All of the sudden everything around him started to get blurry and
distant. He began to lose conciousness as he fell off of the bench he was
sitting on, spilling water all over his shirt...
The innkeep, his club displayed a bit more proeminently on his belt than
before, sighs as he sees Tiberius collapse. "Foolish outlander, drunk off
his ... wait; he had the water."
"S'wit ..." The innkeep sends a barmaid to fetch a healer while he
goes to look at Tiberius. "Come on now, don't you do anything foolish like
get sick on me; bad enough we got people trying to bring the house down, you
know what that'll do for business ..."
He 'deals' with Tiberius while a healer is brought to check the passed-out man
over.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:24 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:22 PM)
Well, be that as it may, you have certainly found
some reason to defend yourself, have you not?
The Breton looked at Isidor. "A reason to defend myself, you ask? I ask
you then, who is my enemy?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:26 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 03:24 PM)
The Breton looked at Isidor. "A reason to defend
myself, you ask? I ask you then, who is my enemy?"
"Well, I imagine, that when you travel with Loranna, many are your
enemies. Don't be coy, Arynel. You know my meaning."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:28 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:26 PM)
Well, I imagine, that when you travel with Loranna, many
are your enemies. Don't be coy, Arynel. You know my meaning.
Arynel bit his bottom lip.
“My enemy is one who does what she does not know,” the Breton said at last,
“and she is now dead.”
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:29 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 21 2005, 03:21 PM)
Nalion did not take his eyes from Shaka, it wasn't an
intimidating gaze, but a steady, reassuring one. A small smile played across
the mage's lips as he listened.
"Some mer think that taking slower strides will lengthen their lifespans,
some achieve it by magic, again some turn into necromancy. You feel time is
running away? You may be on a path to see what time truly is. But for now,
savour each moment you have and cherish it - live, enjoy the beauty of this
world, the friends you have, the actions you take. You can grow, and perhaps
outgrow that which binds you.", the mage answered.
"There is only scarce news from Cyrodiil, and scarcer they are yet the
nearer you get to the center. Yet I truly believe that this era will end soon.
What comes afterward, I do not know."
The Breton mage leaned forward a bit.
"You have accomplished something. The Spear of Bitter Mercy is in your
hands, few dare to challenge the mercy of the daM doG. Walk your own path,
perhaps with us for a while, and you might find more than you dared to hope
for. Believe me, I know what that means." The Breton seemed thoughtful, as
if recalling memories of events only few months past, but seemingly ancient
already.
"And as to the Blue Dawn", Nalion began. "Each event is preceded
by prophecy, but without the hero, there is no event."
"I fear Nalion's taken all the good words, or at least the ones I could
think to say," Loranna says, looking to Shaka with a bit of a smile.
"Dear, have I ever said you were a parasite on me? You are welcome to stay
in my home for as long as you like and share in the events that befall us.
You're free to take your leave whenever you want - and you'll be missed if you
do, but we each ultimately have to walk our own path. Don't worry about being a
drain on us here."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:31 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 03:28 PM)
Arynel bit his bottom lip.
“My enemy is one who does what she does not know,” the Breton said at last,
“and she is now dead.”
Isidor looked at Arynel, but he didn't really see him. "How did you come
to meet Loranna?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:33 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:31 PM)
Isidor looked at Arynel, but he didn't really see him. "How
did you come to meet Loranna?"
“Darius,” Arynel said, “Hearthfire ball.”
“That was a very long time ago, it seems,” the Breton added, his eyes betraying
a dreamy quality, “though perhaps not so long at all.”
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:33 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 03:33 PM)
“Darius,” Arynel said, “Hearthfire ball.”
“That was a very long time ago, it seems,” the Breton added, his eyes betraying
a dreamy quality, “though perhaps not so long at all.”
"Hearthfire Ball?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:36 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 21 2005, 03:29 PM)
"I fear Nalion's taken all the good words, or at least the
ones I could think to say," Loranna says, looking to Shaka with a bit of a
smile.
"Dear, have I ever said you were a parasite on me? You are welcome
to stay in my home for as long as you like and share in the events that befall
us. You're free to take your leave whenever you want - and you'll be
missed if you do, but we each ultimately have to walk our own path. Don't
worry about being a drain on us here."
His spirits lifted, Shaka said: "Thank you again, my Lady; for everything.
I knew when I saw you and Vendama at breakfast that morning that our paths were
somehow linked.
Thank you too, Nalion, for your words. I will try to live up to them."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:36 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:33 PM)
Hearthfire Ball?
“A celebration, a festival, a gathering of many to one place, in Cyrodiil,”
Arynel said.
“You should perhaps consult with Loranna, she would remember her purpose there
better than I,” the Breton added.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:38 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 03:36 PM)
“A celebration, a festival, a gathering of many to one place, in
Cyrodiil,” Arynel said.
“You should perhaps consult with Loranna, she would remember her purpose there
better than I,” the Breton added.
"Ah. Perhaps I will. Now, I have one more matter I wish to discuss with
you. A personal one. Do you think I am contributing to this group, or
detracting from it?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:42 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 01:38 PM)
Ah. Perhaps I will. Now, I have one more matter I wish to
discuss with you. A personal one. Do you think I am contributing to this group,
or detracting from it?
Arynel looked at him.
“Who am I to say?” The Breton asked, "There is far too much I do not know
in this regard."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:44 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 21 2005, 09:36 PM)
His spirits lifted, Shaka said: "Thank you again, my
Lady; for everything. I knew when I saw you and Vendama at breakfast that
morning that our paths were somehow linked.
Thank you too, Nalion, for your words. I will try to live up to
them."
"You are welcome, Shaka." the mage answered. "Though Daruhn is
Loranna's domain, I would also like to see you walking these lands as long as
you like, and speak to you."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:44 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 21 2005, 03:36 PM)
His spirits lifted, Shaka said: "Thank you again, my Lady;
for everything. I knew when I saw you and Vendama at breakfast that
morning that our paths were somehow linked.
Thank you too, Nalion, for your words. I will try to live up to
them."
"Quite a few people seem to have paths linked with mine," Loranna
says, grinning a bit. "It's the only way I can think to explain how I
always find myself surrounded by adventuresome people these days."
She looks over at Nalion, a secret smile on her lips.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:46 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 03:42 PM)
Arynel looked at him.
“Who am I to say?” The Breton asked, "There is far too much I do not
know in this regard."
"Very well." He sips his mead, and thinks.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:49 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 21 2005, 09:44 PM)
Quite a few people seem to have paths linked with
mine," Loranna says, grinning a bit. "It's the only way I can
think to explain how I always find myself surrounded by adventuresome people
these days.
She looks over at Nalion, a secret smile on her lips.
After Shaka had left, Nalion leaned back again, faced the former barmaid and
grinned. "With all those secret smiles on your lips recently, I'm
beginning to worry what you are up to again, Loranna. All I can see as of now
is that we are all tending to use Arynel's path metaphors too often."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:02 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 21 2005, 03:49 PM)
After Shaka had left, Nalion leaned back again, faced the former
barmaid and grinned. "With all those secret smiles on your lips recently,
I'm beginning to worry what you are up to again, Loranna. All I can see as of
now is that we are all tending to use Arynel's path metaphors too often."
"It's a good metaphor," Loranna says, leaning back herself. "And
it's not worn out yet - maybe we'll make a new one soon, though."
"And right now my dasterdly plans all focus on Ald Raathim and the
castle," she assures Nalion. "Dram's been talking with Kallen about
hiring more guards, refurbishing neglected parts of the castle, other things
... even suggested talking to you and Slyvos about working some dispel wards in
the castle gates, to prevent people sneaking in invisibly again. And I find
myself wondering about the question Shaka asked but we never answered - why the
tavern, specifically?"
She rubs the back of her neck. "Then again, we've been expecting people to
try something sooner or later - though I kind of find the thought of that
Dunmer with the dagger to be worrying. Realistically, what can we do to keep
him or another trained in that art from hitting other buildings? We can't have
guards everywhere at once ..."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:30 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 21 2005, 10:02 PM)
It's a good metaphor," Loranna says, leaning back
herself. "And it's not worn out yet - maybe we'll make a new one
soon, though.
"And right now my dasterdly plans all focus on Ald Raathim and the
castle," she assures Nalion. "Dram's been talking with Kallen
about hiring more guards, refurbishing neglected parts of the castle, other
things ... even suggested talking to you and Slyvos about working some dispel
wards in the castle gates, to prevent people sneaking in invisibly again.
And I find myself wondering about the question Shaka asked but we never
answered - why the tavern, specifically?"
She rubs the back of her neck. "Then again, we've been expecting
people to try something sooner or later - though I kind of find the thought of
that Dunmer with the dagger to be worrying. Realistically, what can we do
to keep him or another trained in that art from hitting other buildings?
We can't have guards everywhere at once ..."
"Dispel wards sound like a good idea. I shall have my own thoughts about
what I can do. Before I dig myself into books again, I can as well put myself
to use here.", Nalion answered.
"I wonder, too. The castle is well built, I think. It would take
significantly more effort to break it than the tavern. Maybe it was a strike
against the place where we come together, talk idly and be easy among each
other. As if denying us rest. But I tend to speculate."
The mage stretched and blinked.
"I'm worried about it too, and that assassins could so easily enter the
castle. We need to secure Ald Raathim, and we still need to deal with
Raithmat..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:36 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 21 2005, 04:30 PM)
"Dispel wards sound like a good idea. I shall have my own
thoughts about what I can do. Before I dig myself into books again, I can as
well put myself to use here.", Nalion answered.
"I wonder, too. The castle is well built, I think. It would take
significantly more effort to break it than the tavern. Maybe it was a strike
against the place where we come together, talk idly and be easy among each
other. As if denying us rest. But I tend to speculate."
The mage stretched and blinked.
"I'm worried about it too, and that assassins could so easily enter the
castle. We need to secure Ald Raathim, and we still need to deal with
Raithmat..."
"Yes, we do," Loranna says, frowning. "I don't know what exactly
he's up to, just that he's still around - somewhere. Some of the guards
mentioned feeling distinctly chilled when exploring the dungeons and sewers
though, so I'm planning to look into those."
" ... You may have a point; the attack on the tavern might have been meant
to harrass rather than to actually strike out," she muses. "They may
even be unconnected with the assassin from before."
Loranna sighs. " ... We'll manage; we always have. One thing I should have
told Shaka that Allie taught me - no matter what, life goes on. I worry too
much."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:47 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 21 2005, 10:36 PM)
Yes, we do," Loranna says, frowning. "I
don't know what exactly he's up to, just that he's still around -
somewhere. Some of the guards mentioned feeling distinctly chilled when
exploring the dungeons and sewers though, so I'm planning to look into
those.
" ... You may have a point; the attack on the tavern might have been meant
to harrass rather than to actually strike out," she muses.
"They may even be unconnected with the assassin from before."
Loranna sighs. " ... We'll manage; we always have. One thing I
should have told Shaka that Allie taught me - no matter what, life goes
on. I worry too much."
"If you need help with Raithmat, you know where to find me, Loranna. We
will find a way as we always have.", Nalion smiled reassuringly. "And
we will find a way to secure Ald Raathim and make it a haven again."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:30 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 21 2005, 04:47 PM)
If you need help with Raithmat, you know where to find me,
Loranna. We will find a way as we always have.", Nalion smiled
reassuringly. "And we will find a way to secure Ald Raathim and make it a
haven again.
Loranna smiles, though she mutters "Just so long as I don't go overboard;
I want to help Ald Raathim blossom, not choke it off ..."
The two discuss other matters after that.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:46 PM
Shaka stood outside the castle gates with the day before him.
Maybe I can see how Anya is doing with the target practice, he thought, or I
could stop by the Mages Guild -- haven't been there since Kethiah assassinated
the orc. Or I could go for a swim.
He felt a contentment that he hadn't for a while. It had been good to talk to
Nalion and Loranna, and to be reminded of why he had come to Ald Raathim in the
first place.
I'll stick it out for now, he thought. There's nothing left for me on
Vvardenfell anyway. But at least here in Daruhn, Loranna's people are trying to
build something.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:18 AM
Allerleirauh's journal, date uncertain:
Dear Master B,
While I am Outside, this journal, magically linked to yours, is the easiest way
to keep in touch with my many friends and companions. If you could pass a copy
of my words along to Dres Loranna Pyrel at Ald Rathim, it would please me
greatly.
[....]
And so I find myself, weak and wet behind the ears, struggling like a newborn
calf to free myself from the placenta.
It is the Harper who first greets me here. He has been my friend longer even
than Dragon. You may not know him; he dislikes Tamriel. The mythos of the
solitary hero is not to his taste. He goes only where there is company, and it
is music he loves most. He will go anywhere there is an audience; but more than
an audience he loves the company of other masters. I have seen him play in the
halls of kings for jewels from the fingers of swooning maidens. I have seen him
play in a dirt road for a barefoot youngster. But his natural haunt is a smoke
filled gaming hall; here he comes into his own, and can be seen in his true
colors, as one of the great masters above ground.
What a strange, shelterless place this is, where heroes jostle each other,
chained like dogs in the yard, never allowed under roofs. There are no taverns
here, strange to say. How shall heroes find each other, if not in taverns?
I told the Harper that things change, that stories are stranger than ever, that
even in Tamriel heroes join together to restore the balance of the world. I
speak of Loranna Pyrel, and of Sen-Yedda, and he smiles and scratches the grey
stubble on his chin. The Harper's fingers are more calloused than other men's
feet.
I speak of Solunastra, the hall of heroes, where the sun and moon and stars go
to rest when their work is done. I tell of our desperate need, and the Harper's
eyes grow misty. He is a man under a curse: he cannot feel at home anywhere.
The moment any place becomes a refuge to him, he must move on. But he will help
us build our home. That is his nature, that he helps others to have what he can
never enjoy himself. It is why he risks his soul in the pursuit of necromancy.
If I ever die, he says, my soul is bound to eternal torment. But I don't plan
to die.
[....]
Happily Ever After is an invocation.
More properly it is a place. On a clear day when the wind is right you can
smell it. It speaks to an ancient part of us that remembers the Dawn.
Sheogorath does not believe in happily ever after. But we must. Enough to build
it, stone for stone, enough to say, Come.
Enough to say, This green and pleasant place, bought with blood - believe with
me that you are not too damaged to accept this, the reward for all your toil.
The hero's heart is not so blackened that it cannot serve; merely tempered, as
with fire.
This is not the place where swords are beaten into plowshares. Only iron can be
beaten into anything, and you, my friend, are truest steel. Remember a time
before the first farmer, when sweet maiden Nir yielded her fruits freely from
pure love.
Remember, and come. This is the true Solunastra.
[....]
The stages of the hero's journey are twelve, from the first apprehension of the
call for a hero to his return with the solution. The final, gravest danger for
heroes is that they will fail to return - that having ascended, they will
reject the people they set out to save, and pass on their way.
Can anyone wonder that it should be so? After all, heroes are not born, but
made. Every damsel in distress is a failed hero. Who can love a failure?
This is why the qualifying test, so often administered by an outcast beggar, is
one of compassion. Many people have courage. But the true hero must be love all
through.
Master Solin has done good service. Which is misleading; for it sounds as
though he serves me, and truly, if we were to set our shoulders both to the
yoke, my side would be the weaker.
He is less mad than previously. Or perhaps it was Nirn that was mad. Outside
it, his clarity, which seemed madness when he sat reading in a library in
Daggerfall, seems like brilliance.
Shall I blame him if, having Seht's gifts, he also partakes of Seht's faults?
Shall I accuse him of a failure of compassion? Never. Why should he save the
world? I have no quarrel with Solin. He is worthy all through. Let the world
prove its worthiness to be saved.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 12:24 AM
Thom climbed out from under his lean-to. He looked around and
suddenly felt the need of a bottle of flin and a conversation. Thom gathered
his blade and bow, and headed into town. After a while, Thom reached the
tavern. He entered and approached the bar, saying, "One flin,
please." Thom put down some gold and took up the bottle. He took off the
cap and downed half of the contents. Thom stood by the bar, enjoying his drink.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 21 2005, 06:24 PM)
Thom climbed out from under his lean-to. He looked around and
suddenly felt the need of a bottle of flin and a conversation. Thom gathered
his blade and bow, and headed into town. After a while, Thom reached the
tavern. He entered and approached the bar, saying, "One flin,
please." Thom put down some gold and took up the bottle. He took off the
cap and downed half of the contents. Thom stood by the bar, enjoying his drink.
Isidor saw Thom enter the bar, and walked over to him. "Come join Arynel
and myself, at that table."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 12:29 AM
Thom heard the voice and smiled. "Thank you. I think I
shall." Thom walked over and sat down beside the Breton and the Nord.
"Hello, serjo. My name is Thom", said Thom torward Arynel.
"Hello, Isidor. How are you today?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 21 2005, 06:29 PM)
Thom heard the voice and smiled. "Thank you. I think I
shall." Thom walked over and sat down beside the Breton and the Nord.
"Hello, serjo. My name is Thom", said Thom torward Arynel.
"Hello, Isidor. How are you today?"
"Pretty good. Excuse my friend. He's being pensive."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 12:35 AM
"Interesting" laughed Thom. "So, what kind of
excitment did I miss while I was at my new camp?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 21 2005, 06:35 PM)
Interesting" laughed Thom. "So, what kind of
excitment did I miss while I was at my new camp?
"Not much, an attempt on my life, but not much." He winks.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 02:54 AM
Thom laughed. "This is the, what, third assassination
attempt to your group in the last week. Well, I guess it keeps you on your
toes" laughed Thom. "And keeps you sober."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 21 2005, 08:54 PM)
Thom laughed. "This is the, what, third assassination
attempt to your group in the last week. Well, I guess it keeps you on your
toes" laughed Thom. "And keeps you sober."
"Not so much on the latter, my friend." He slaps Thom on his shoulder
and says "Another drink, Thom?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:00 AM
"I didn't think so. Why not? But flin only, Mead burns
goin' down for me. Guess I'm not very much of a drinker." Thom smiled and
put down some gold on the table.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:02 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 21 2005, 09:00 PM)
"I didn't think so. Why not? But flin only, Mead burns
goin' down for me. Guess I'm not very much of a drinker." Thom smiled and
put down some gold on the table.
"Nah, this one's on me." He shoves the gold back and walks to the
bar. "A mead and a flin, please."
He drops down some gold and brings the drinks back. "Cheers". He
raises his mead, then sips.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:07 AM
"Cheers." Thom popped the cap on the bottle and sipped
some of the smooth drink. "Good drink. So, I see that you hold no
hostility torward me after the arrow incident. It turned out to be not as funny
as I wished it. Well, for what it is worth, I do apologize if it caused any
trouble." Thom patted Isidor on the back and sipped more of his flin.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 21 2005, 09:07 PM)
"Cheers." Thom popped the cap on the bottle and sipped
some of the smooth drink. "Good drink. So, I see that you hold no
hostility torward me after the arrow incident. It turned out to be not as funny
as I wished it. Well, for what it is worth, I do apologize if it caused any
trouble." Thom patted Isidor on the back and sipped more of his flin.
"Nah, I only bare grudges against Argonians." He laughs and drinks
his mead.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:14 AM
"Well, I'm glad we can laugh over it." Thom watched as
Isidor's drink gets lower in the mug, so he stood, went over to the bar, and
bought the next round. "Two flin and a mead." Thom hands the money to
the barkeep and took the drinks back over to the table. He set his drink down,
then Isidor's infront of him, then put the second flin infront of the Breton.
Thom nodded torward Arynel and sat back down.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 21 2005, 07:14 PM)
"Well, I'm glad we can laugh over it." Thom watched as
Isidor's drink gets lower in the mug, to he stood, went over to the bar, and
bought the next round. "Two flin and a mead." Thom hands the money to
the barkeep and takes the drinks back over to the table. He sets his drink
down, then Isidor's infront of him, then put the second flin infront of the
Breton. Thom nodded torward Arynel and sat back down.
Arynel lifted the tankart from the table and took a sip of flin.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 21 2005, 09:14 PM)
"Well, I'm glad we can laugh over it." Thom watched as
Isidor's drink gets lower in the mug, so he stood, went over to the bar, and
bought the next round. "Two flin and a mead." Thom hands the money to
the barkeep and took the drinks back over to the table. He set his drink down,
then Isidor's infront of him, then put the second flin infront of the Breton.
Thom nodded torward Arynel and sat back down.
"Many thanks, Thom. Any man willing to pay for all my drinks is deserving
of honor." He laughs and turns to Arynel "I didn't fancy you for a
drinker, Arynel."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 21 2005, 07:18 PM)
Many thanks, Thom. Any man willing to pay for all my
drinks is deserving of honor." He laughs and turns to Arynel "I
didn't fancy you for a drinker, Arynel.
"I wouldn't fancy me being anything but myself," Arynel replied.
The Breton returned to his flin.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:25 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 21 2005, 08:21 PM)
"I wouldn't fancy me being anything but myself,"
Arynel replied.
The Breton returned to his flin.
"Well said." Thom then took a sip of his own flin. He then turned to
Isidor and said, "All your drinks, for tonight. This will not be the last
night, but if I pay for all of your drinks, I would be like a beggar,"
joked Thom. "May you require many many more drinks in the future."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 21 2005, 09:25 PM)
Well said." Thom then took a sip of his own flin. He
then turned to Isidor and said, "All your drinks, for tonight. This will
not be the last night, but if I pay for all of your drinks, I will be like a
beggar," joked Thom. "May you require many many more drinks in the
future.
Isidor winked and finished his mead. "If you'll excuse me gentelmen, my
bed waits for me." He patted Thom on the shoulder and got up. He made his
way out of the bar, a bit of a drunken swagger in his step.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:46 AM
Thom watched as Isidor exited the tavern, leaving Arynel and
himself sitting at the table. Thom rose, went to the bar, bought another flin,
and took it back to the table. He put the drink infront of the Breton and said,
"Have another. I am going to go see what is happening in town.
Goodbye." Thom walked out of the tavern and into the street. He didn't
know where to go, so he just started walking.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 21 2005, 07:46 PM)
Thom watched as Isidor exited the tavern, leaving Arynel and
himself sitting at the table. Thom rose, went to the bar, bought another flin,
and took it back to the table. He put the drink infront of the Breton and said,
"Have another. I am going to go see what is happening in town.
Goodbye." Thom walked out of the tavern and into the street. He didn't
know where to go, so he just started walking.
Arynel waited for Thom to walk out the door, and then the Breton pushed the
flin to a man fumbling through his money purse who seemed to have come up
short.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:01 AM
On this note, we move on to the next installment.
LOCK ON!!!
Loranna
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Posted by: Loranna Jul 22 2005, 04:04 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and do
big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, having spoken recently with Nalion and Shaka about
matters of security and her past as Azura's vessel. She has also just recieved
a curious letter from Master B, bearing words from Allerleirauh ...
Posted by: Aki Jul 22 2005, 04:09 AM
OOC Summary
The Dunmer Reichi is somewhere in Ald raathim... 
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 22 2005, 04:41 AM
OOC Summary: Isidor is sleeping one off
in the castle of Ald Raathim. 
Posted by: syronj Jul 22 2005, 05:08 AM
Summary: The Argonian battlemage Shaka is enjoying the day
somewhere in Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 22 2005, 01:11 PM
Summary:
The male Breton mage Nalion currently sits in his room, writing notes in his
tiny script.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 22 2005, 04:45 PM
Summary: Falco Redflash is taking a brief stroll through Ald
Raathim.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 22 2005, 06:44 PM
Summary: Thom has just exited the tavern, looking around the
streets of Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 22 2005, 08:00 PM
Whilst wandering the streets of Ald Raathim Falco came upon a
small grungy shop. The sort of place most people would see on the treet but
wouldn't enter. Falco however wanted to see what was inside as these sorts of
places often carried interesting merchandise. It was dank and dark inside the
shop and Falco seemed to be the only one there. The wals were lined with
cobwebs and odd knicknacks, broken toys, miscolored jewelry, clocks that span
the wrong way. Suddenly a short little Man popped out of nowhere. "You
want me help you?"
Falco was quite surpirsed, "Err no just browseing..."
The little man pressed something into his hand, "Take this. It very
special. Activate it and it bring you good luck. Free of charge. Now leave I
have company..."
Who that company was Falco never knew nor cared. He left the shop with the tiny
object in had. It was a small ebony amulet. Falco assumed it must be a fortify
luck amulet. On the back was an inscription that read simply: Thieves luck.
Falco smiled an placed it on then continued his walk around the city.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 22 2005, 08:10 PM
Summary: Anya's praticing archery at the target range.
Posted by: One87xe Jul 22 2005, 09:05 PM
...summary: oh, who am I kidding...just read on...
*The Last Solarian Refuge...*
"So Ami...you never did explain what the purpose of your spell is...so
whats the purpose?"
"Actually it's pretty simple...haven't you attempted to
fig--------....." Ami starts
*Before Ami can finish her sentence the windows are smashed in, and there in
the center of her brand new store sets a brown wolf, eyes filled with
rage...before Ami can even breath the door crashes open recealing two more
wolves...before they can act One and Ami are surrounded...*
"Where did they come from Master---" Ami attempts to say
*The brown wolf surges towards Ami in a ferocious attempt to end her days only
to be stung by One's Shehai in his stomach...the wolf lets out a horrendous
howl before being consumed by Ami's fire spell as the other two charge towards
the duo...teeth reared and eyes bloodshot, no matter how many times they strike
One and Ami always seem to be just out of their reach...seizing the opportunity
Ami makes her way to a small rack...as a table flies past her and destroys the
window in front of her...regaining herself Ami reaches the rack and removes a
strange looking spear...One is busily fighting both attackers with every part
of his being...the wolves distracted by One's ability never even seen Ami
coming...shes thrusts her spear with all her might into the rib cage of the
nearest beast...it lets out a howl, then crumbles to dust...the lone wolf is
now outnumbered...*
"Why are you here?...who sent you? Answer me dammit!!!"
*The wolf says nothing but attempts a sly grin...it then lowers itself into
attack position and charges One...only to find his Shehai embedded in his
shoulder and a trickle of blood from Ami's spear in his back...wounded and weak
the wolf begins to regain his human form as it falls to it's knees...*
"Now...who sent you?"
*Having regained his human form a small Dunmer...sits kneeling in a pool of
blood...*
"My name is Fegoret...and your death is all I seek..." he says
weakily "...and now your doom..."
*The Dunmer lets out an earth-shattering howl which causes the reamaining
windows to burst and crumble...One and Ami cover their ears...the howl pierces
the air and never seems to end...in an act of desperation One charges the
Dunmer and lobs it's head off...*
"Well glad thats o---"
*One is shocked to find that the entire store has been surrounded by blood-red
eyes and glints of teeth...the duo move closer until their touching backs as
wolves seem to appear out of nowhere...*
"Ther....theres so many Master One...how can we beat all of them?"
Ami says unsure
"We don't...I do"
"What?....what are you talkin---..." Ami begins
*Before she can find the words One touches her forehead and casts the Recall
spell...the last thing she remembered was One's warmth and the flash of the
spell...she then falls unconscious...*
Posted by: syronj Jul 22 2005, 10:03 PM
Shaka stopped by the archery range to see how Anya's practice
was coming along. The Bosmer had a focused look as she sent arrow after arrow
into the strawman targets.
"Hey, elf," said Shaka. "Looks as if you have the knack for it.
I never tried bows much myself."
Shaka stood next to her and took out an ebony throwing spike. With a flick of
his arm, the spike blurred into the target next to Anya's. Shaka hadn't hit the
center, but close enough for real life...
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 22 2005, 10:10 PM
Impressive." Anya stopped to watch Shaka.
"Throwing weapons always were harder to hit with extreme accuracy. Hitting
someone in any fatal zone with them is a sign of a good marksman. I've used a
few from time to time, and it's much different from a bow.
Pulling back the string, she sighted her bow and kicked a lever next to her.
Some wieghts dropped and cause a target to blur by in front of the two.
Releasing the string, she watched the arrow fly and hit the target along the
side. "I prefer the short bow, much better for accurate shots, and the
size is decent enough to haul around. Plus I find that I have more of a knack
for it than a knife or star.
I built this simple pully to work on moving targets. Eventually I'll be able to
hit the chest dead on, but for no hitting it at all is good. Hitting the
stationary is fine, but offers no real world practice. Hopefully some architect
from the castle will help me make it more sturdy."
Posted by: syronj Jul 22 2005, 10:20 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 22 2005, 04:10 PM)
Impressive." Anya stopped to watch Shaka.
"Throwing weapons always were harder to hit with extreme accuracy. Hitting
someone in any fatal zone with them is a sign of a good marksman. I've used a
few from time to time, and it's much different from a bow.
Pulling back the string, she sighted her bow and kicked a lever next to her.
Some wieghts dropped and cause a target to blur by in front of the two.
Releasing the string, she watched the arrow fly and hit the target along the
side. "I prefer the short bow, much better for accurate shots, and the
size is decent enough to haul around. Plus I find that I have more of a knack
for it than a knife or star.
I built this simple pully to work on moving targets. Eventually I'll be able to
hit the chest dead on, but for no hitting it at all is good. Hitting the
stationary is fine, but offers no real world practice. Hopefully some architect
from the castle will help me make it more sturdy."
Shaka studied the pert Bosmer fondly, like an uncle who has just seen his niece
surpass him. "No, I'm the one who's impressed. To think you rigged this
setup for some more realistic practice.... I'm just an amateur myself."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 22 2005, 10:26 PM
Anya blushed slightly, she wasn't used to compliments or
attention. "Aw, it wasn't much. There are far better marsmen than me. I
just like to practice on something that will benifit me more when I'm on my
own, and people rarely stand still just to be shot at. Why don't you give it a
try, maybe?" She walked out to pull the target back and lock the wieghts in
place again.
Posted by: syronj Jul 22 2005, 10:34 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 22 2005, 04:26 PM)
Anya blushed slightly, she wasn't used to compliments or
attention. "Aw, it wasn't much. There are far better marsmen than me. I
just like to practice on something that will benifit me more when I'm on my
own, and people rarely stand still just to be shot at. Why don't you give it a
try, maybe?" She walked out to pull the target back and lock the wieghts
in place again.
Shaka pulled two throwing spikes from the pouch, one for each hand. As the
target began to move, he threw with his right hand and caught the target.
He threw the second spike with his off-hand, the left, and missed the target.
Shaka grinned ruefully. "I'll have to keep working at it. Challenging
device, though."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 22 2005, 10:38 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 22 2005, 02:34 PM)
Shaka pulled two throwing spikes from the pouch, one for each
hand. As the target began to move, he threw with his right hand and
caught the target.
He threw the second spike with his off-hand, the left, and missed the
target. Shaka grinned ruefully. "I'll have to keep working at
it. Challenging device, though."
"It is, I find. Hitting dead center is simple, but do it when judging
distance and speed is when true talent begins. Catching it with a spike is
still quite an achievement. I'm just an amateur myself, Shaka. Why don't we
spend some time praticing, after all, with this group your never sure what
could happen next."
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 22 2005, 10:41 PM
Posted by: Ritual Jul 23 2005, 05:14 AM
[OOC: New Characters...]
Name: Rymlin (Full name Rymlidisen Ashtilleppim)
Race: Dunmer
Age: 78
Eyes: Red
Hair: White, died red
Religion: Unknown
Occupation: Professional Curse-Weaver
--------------------------------------------
Rymlin sat by the window of the Ebonheart prison. He was irate that they had
the nerve to lock him up in this squallid place. He stood up, and looked around
his cell for some amusement. He found a small rat to play with. Levitating it
to his face, he watched as it peddled the air, trying to run away. He set it
down on his bed and picked up the little creature, calming it with a mild
spell. "You're going to be my best friend, aren't you?" he said, stroking
to mouse between the ears. The rat began to breathe rythmically, its breaths
becoming identical to those of Rymlin's. "Now then" he said,
"let's get to work." He set the rat down, and the creature's eyes
began to glow and pulsate.
Rymlin laid back, closed his eys, and suddenly he was overtaken. His vision and
senses had merged with the small creature. Their minds began to meld together,
the rat's small mind easily overtaken by the intellect of the Dunmer. Rymlin
willed the rat to run out of his cell, and over to the guard's table. The small
creature went unnoticed as the guards stood in the corner talking amongst
themselves.
"This Dark Elf gives me the creeps. All he does all day is sit and play
with the rats in his cell. Something not right in there, you know?" said a
short, stocky guard. He looked over his shoulder at Rymlin in his cell.
"The old bastard's finally asleep. I swear, the sooner he's out of here,
the better I'll feel." the short guard turned back to face his companion
"I hate this post, I'd rather be in the Black March than with all these
Dunmer."
The other guard, a tall imperial, took a sip from his mug. "You and me
both" he said, wiping the foam of Mazte from his beard. "My wife says
she wants to move to Cyrodiil, but I'm not going to get the money doing this
type of work." the guard walked over to the window, looking outside where
the sun was setting. "Almost time to go home, better stash this
stuff." The tall man put the tip of his blade between two of the floor
panels by Rymlin's cell. A small push revealed an empty secret compartment the
guards used for storing liquor. He placed the bottle inside the hole, and put
the stone back in place. The two guards turned and walked out of the prison
hallway.
"Perfect" though Rymlin, who had been watching the guards carefully
with his rat minion. Quickly, the rat grabbed a small ring on the table with
its jaws, and ran down one leg over to Rymlin. Rymlin's eyes opened and he
hastily grabbed the rat before it came out of its daze. He took his ring, and slipped
it into a small fold in his shirt. "Thank you, you have been most
helpful." Rymlin said, placing the rat back o nthe cold, stony floor. The
rat ran quickly to its hole. "Now all I have to do it wait." With
that, he went to sleep, anticipating what the next day would bring.
--------------------
EDIT: Decided to do one character for the time being.
EDIT: Changed to Ebonheart for consistency.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 23 2005, 05:42 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 22 2005, 02:41 PM)
At about this time Falco strolled up and took the bow and arrow.
"Don't mind if I do.." He missed horribly, and the the shot almost
hit Shaka in the eye. But luckily missed him by just inches. "Opps! Sorry
abut that Shaka my mistake."
"Falco, watch where you shoot that thing." Anya shouted, slightly
upset. "It's not a toy, you need to use it with more maturity. And give
that back, it's not yours, and to use it as you have is a slight to me."
Posted by: syronj Jul 23 2005, 07:19 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 22 2005, 11:42 PM)
Falco, watch where you shoot that thing." Anya
shouted, slightly upset. "It's not a toy, you need to use it with more
maturity. And give that back, it's not yours, and to use it as you have is a
slight to me.
Shaka straightened up again after twisting to one side. His face was grim, but
he decided not to chide Falco; Anya had already spoken for him.
The battlemage's glance fell on the ebony amulet around his fellow Argonian's
neck. This is new, Shaka thought. He walked over to Falco. "Been to the
market, or did you lift this from someone, mud-brother?"
Shaka added without irony: "I've heard you've been helping improve the
castle security. Good to hear that, Falco."
Posted by: Ritual Jul 23 2005, 10:56 AM
Rymlin had a gift for sorcery since he was young, and it always
proved useful. He had been using pets to achieve his goals since he was a boy
living in Vivec. His father had been killed in the mines before he was born,
and his mother fell to a crippling illness when he was twelve. It was only when
he was older that he found out she had an early case of the blight. Rymlin used
his gifts not only to keep himself amused as a child, but to support his mother
when she could no longer support their family. For two years he lived as a
thief, using his magicka to sneak into the houses of nobles and merchants, and
steal their gold when nobody was looking. He only ever stole enough to live on,
never taking more than a few drakes at time. He felt guilty for what he was
doing, but knew it was necessary to help his mother.
------------------------------
Since then, Rymlin had changed. He no longer cared about his actions. He had
nothing to lose, and no reason to stop. He made a comfortable living off of his
sorcery, working mostly as a curse-weaver, helping nobles win duels, helping
businesses out-sell adversaries and such. Occasionally, he would be hired as an
assassin or thief for really important jobs, but normally everything he did
could be completed with a few scrolls and a soulgem.
------------------------------
Rymlin awoke to the sun beating down on his face, a small rat nibbling on his
finger. He looked down at the creature "I have half a mind to kill
you" said Rymlin, sitting up in his poorly constructed bunk "but I
think you'll be more useful to me alive." Rymlin picked the creature up by
its tail, and looked into its eyes, casting his familiar hypnotic spell. As his
thoughts merged with those of the animal, Rymlin sat back against the wall and
tried to seem as lucid as possible to any passing guards. Rymlin set the rat
down on the floor, and ordered it to make its way over to the guard's table
once more. The creature scurried up the table leg, and was soon on the edge of
a large open book. "That's it... That's the prisoner ledger. Let's see
what I'm doing today." He couldn't see much through the rat's poor vision,
but from what he could make out, he was to be sentenced by the local magistrate
at 10:00. That left him with 2 hours to amuse himself, and try to figure out
why he was in here.
A guard saw the rat on the table, and swept the small creature off onto the
ground. Rymlin nearly jumped but he was used to such things, and knew how to
maintain his composure during events like that. "Blasted creature, trying
to eat the pages of the ledger. Damnable things, they're everywhere on this
rock." the guard picked up the book slammed it shut, and placed it onto
the shelf opposite the desk.
His companion was sitting at a round table eating his breakfast "I hear
they're getting this one out of here today. Thank Stendarr. Guy's been creeping
me out since they put him in here." said the other guard, tearing off a
chunk of his bread and dipping it in some scrib jelly. "Anyone ever find
out why he's here?" the guard said through a mouthful of stale bread
"Thedeus said he's a killer. A real psycho. He said the guy kills people
in their sleep, makes their nightmares become real." the guard scraped up
the last of his jelly with a piece of bread, and took a swig of water from a
leather canteen.
The other guard looked into Rymlin's cell, to make sure he wasn't awake. He
leaned over the table to his friend and said in a hushed tone "I heard
that with the stuff we confiscated from this guy, he could have routed an
entire patrol single-handedly." The guard sat down at the table across
from his friend "You heard what happened to Grindog, right?"
"No, everyone's been so up tight about it." said the guard, glancing
at Rymlin's cell once more "Where's he been?"
"He dropped one of the rings we took out of the guy's house, and it shot
out some kind of enchantment. Started spraying acid, took off his entire leg
before the healer could come and remedy it." he shivered "We all
thought he was going to die the way he was screaming. I've never seen an Orc
screem like that, especially not Grindog."
"Well, I'll just be glad when he's gone. I'm going down to the dining hall
to take this back, you think you'll be alright here?" said the man,
picking up his plate.
The guard looked into the cell. "Yeah, I should be fine as long as he's
asleep. You go ahead and go down. Oh, and could you pick me up a piece of
scuttle while you're there?"
"Sure, I think we got a new crate of it today." the man said, going
out through the door.
"Murderer?" thought Rymlin "How could they know anything about
that?" Rymlin silently stood up. He walked over to his cell wall leaning
against it. He said to the guard in a whisper that echoed through the room
"You think I'm a monster, don't you?" Rymlin stood silently, waiting
for a response.
The guard almost tipped his chair when he heard Rymlin's voice. It had been the
first time he'd spoken since his arrival. He shivered and hesitated before
responding "They say you're a merciless killer, that you like to torture
your victim's mind before they die. I think that's monstrous enough." the
guard said, his words made unsteady with fear.
"Murder AND torture?" thought Rymlin, standing against the wall,
calculating his next moves. "They'll never let me rest with that type of
charge. I'll be dead by dawn tomorrow." Rymlin cleared his throat before
speaking "Well, I thank you for your hospitality, but I think it is time
for me to leave, leave my regards to your commander." said Rymlin,
conjuring a small fireball. He had learned at an early age that fireballs made
excellent distractions, and could be made with little effort. He released the
fireball against his bed, and cast an invisibility spell to conceal himself in
the corner.
The guard stood up quickly, throwing the wooden chair out from under him. He
ran over to Rymlin's cell, and saw only a cloud of smoke and ashes, with Rymlin
completely gone. Releasing a small profanity, he quickly drew out his sword and
fumbled for the key to the sorcerer's cell. Opening the cell, he swept the
smoke out of his eyes, looking around as best he could for the escaped
prisoner.
Rymlin saw his chance, and quietly moved behind the guard. He placed one
glowing hand on the short man's shoulder, and another on the man's sword hand.
With one he began to channel the guard's life into his own body, refreshing
himself from his time in the cell. The other hand glowed red, as sparks and
smoke began to come out from under Rymlin's hand, and the guards sword dropped
from his spasming hand, which was now little more than a charred mass of moving
flesh. Rymlin used his telekinesis to bring the blade to his hand, and quickly
cut the man's throat. Weakened of his magic, he used the last of his power to
open the lock on the evidence chest, and he grabbed all the enchantments he
could carry. Finding a green glowing ring, he cast another spell to conceal
himself, and calmly walked out the back door of the fort. He was now in exile,
but he was also alive, which was all he could ask for.
Posted by: Shardie Jul 23 2005, 04:01 PM
Daggerfall City, Daggerfall
A mist held fast that evening, as in a large one story house behind the
merchants quarters of Daggerfall City, a party was on. But this was no ordanary
party. It was because today, amidst the gloom and unhappyness that had befallen
this city as the dead rose, happyness exsisted in this house. For in a months
time, she was to be wed. A marrage that had been a time comming. They had been
engaged for over two years now, and despite recent hiccups, it seemed
everything was becoming good. So what if there were ghosts haunting the
streets. So what if the city was in panic? For this, though Lyssia Biennie, was
going to be the light that shines over all this gloom that enveloped the city,
somthing for the people of Daggerfall to look foward to, to make thier lives
happy once more, for, in one months time, there will be a wedding, as Lyssia
Binnie and Lord Marvin Landon were to get married
Posted by: Tratarax Jul 23 2005, 06:18 PM
Tiberius awoke a few days later, in one of the large shacks the
healers were using because the permanent housing for them wasn't finished yet.
He sat up and said, "Agghh... my head.". He had a bad headache, and
his vision was blurry. A healer saw him getting up and rushed over to him and
said, "Please, stay here for a moment, we need to make sure you're totally
fine and then you can go. Also, I'd recommend that you drink alcoholic
beverages from now on, it's probably cleaner, you're less likely to be harmed
from it.", he said. "What? The whole reason I stopped drinking
because I passed out once and someone robbed me of all my valuables...",
Tiberius said, but the healer had already left to go get one of his colleagues
to check Tiberius for any other problems. He was fine, except for a pretty bad
headache. After about 15 minutes he was free to go. He thought his day couldn't
get any worse, but when he got to his room at the inn, he had received a letter
from his mother, informing him that his father had died. He'd have to go back
to Cyrodiil for the funeral, and he'd have to stay there for a while. He went
down to the bar and payed the inkeep for keeping the room for another month and
then packed some of his stuff and went to the Mages Guild so he could get home.
He hadn't expected to return so soon...
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 01:26 AM
Kallen, Loranna's seneschael, approaches the Lady's companions
with a message:
"The Lady Dres Loranna wishes to see you in the study, to discuss an
important matter regarding the safety of Ald Raathim."
Those who answer the summons wil lfind Loranna waiting for them in the study -
her adventuring robe on.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 24 2005, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 24 2005, 01:26 AM)
Kallen, Loranna's seneschael, approaches the Lady's companions
with a message:
"The Lady Dres Loranna wishes to see you in the study, to discuss an
important matter regarding the safety of Ald Raathim."
Those who answer the summons wil lfind Loranna waiting for them in the study -
her adventuring robe on.
Nalion, clad in a black-and-brown robe and armed with his Dagger of Senses
entered the study with a curious and half worried expression on his face. He
shot Loranna a questioning glance, then took a seat, waiting for the others to
arrive.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 07:26 PM)
Kallen, Loranna's seneschael, approaches the Lady's companions
with a message:
"The Lady Dres Loranna wishes to see you in the study, to discuss an
important matter regarding the safety of Ald Raathim."
Those who answer the summons wil lfind Loranna waiting for them in the study -
her adventuring robe on.
Isidor is awakened by a knock on his door. After dressing, he hears that
Loranna requests the group's presence in her study. He grabs his axe, some
potions, and puts on his Snow wolf armor. He arrives, to see Loranna waiting
for them, dressed in an adventuring robe.
Posted by: syronj Jul 24 2005, 01:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 07:26 PM)
Kallen, Loranna's seneschael, approaches the Lady's companions
with a message:
"The Lady Dres Loranna wishes to see you in the study, to discuss an
important matter regarding the safety of Ald Raathim."
Those who answer the summons wil lfind Loranna waiting for them in the study -
her adventuring robe on.
Shaka nodded to Kallen and told him he would be there soon. He thanked Anya for
the chance to practice throwing, and told Falco he hoped the amulet would prove
lucky.
Shaka put on a better robe, deciding to wear the Dragonbone Cuirass and other
armor under it, and walked to Loranna's study.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 24 2005, 01:42 AM
The Breton Arynel, dressed in traveler’s wear, a cloak and
common clothing, entered silently into Loranna’s study.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 01:47 AM
Loranna smiles as each person enters in turn. Finally, when it
seemed everyone who was going to come had come, she addresses her companions.
"To get right to the point, I wish to ask for your help in dealing with a
ghost problem," she says. "Ald Raathim has been threatened in the
recent past by the vengeful ghost of a former lord, Raithmat, and we think his
spirit is hiding below in the dungeons."
"To summarize for those of you who don't know the full story, Raithmat was
a cruel Dres nobleman who took pleasure in beating and debasing his slaves. He
forced himself on the Khajiit who was my late husband Jazbet's mother, never
acknowledging his half-breed offspring; Jazbet and Raithmat's daughter Seresina
later fell in love in ignrorance of their relation, and had a child, Seres -
otherwise known as Rasar, the leader of the werewolf pack that we dealt with a
couple weeks ago."
Loranna sighs. "Long story short, Raithmat banished his loving daughter,
insisted when she asked to return that she abandon her child, then tried to
kill Seres anyway - and was poisoned by Seresina for it. Seresina took control
of Ald Raathim, Jazbet becoming her knight until she died of plague and he
became lord. In the afterlife, Raithmat grew most upset at all this, even more
so when I became lady of Ald Raathim. He threatened me a little over a month
ago, scarring me and saying that if his grandson wasn't named Lord of Ald
Raathim he'd flood us all to oblivion."
"Well, we took care of that; Seres was duly named Lord and he duly gave
the title back to me, not wanting it. We thought that might be the end of
Raithmat's meddling, but during our recent efforts to tighten security, some of
my servants and guards reported strange, unsettling noises and shadows in the
dungeons. I think Raithmat is still down there, waiting for another chance to
get back at us."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 07:47 PM)
Loranna smiles as each person enters in turn. Finally,
when it seemed everyone who was going to come had come, she addresses her
companions.
"To get right to the point, I wish to ask for your help in dealing with a
ghost problem," she says. "Ald Raathim has been threatened in
the recent past by the vengeful ghost of a former lord, Raithmat, and we think
his spirit is hiding below in the dungeons."
"To summarize for those of you who don't know the full story, Raithmat was
a cruel Dres nobleman who took pleasure in beating and debasing his
slaves. He forced himself on the Khajiit who was my late husband Jazbet's
mother, never acknowledging his half-breed offspring; Jazbet and Raithmat's
daughter Seresina later fell in love in ignrorance of their relation, and had a
child, Seres - otherwise known as Rasar, the leader of the werewolf pack that
we dealt with a couple weeks ago."
Loranna sighs. "Long story short, Raithmat banished his loving
daughter, insisted when she asked to return that she abandon her child, then
tried to kill Seres anyway - and was poisoned by Seresina for it.
Seresina took control of Ald Raathim, Jazbet becoming her knight until she died
of plague and he became lord. In the afterlife, Raithmat grew most upset
at all this, even more so when I became lady of Ald Raathim. He threatened
me a little over a month ago, scarring me and saying that if his grandson
wasn't named Lord of Ald Raathim he'd flood us all to oblivion."
"Well, we took care of that; Seres was duly named Lord and he duly gave
the title back to me, not wanting it. We thought that might be the end of
Raithmat's meddling, but during our recent efforts to tighten security, some of
my servants and guards reported strange, unsettling noises and shadows in the
dungeons. I think Raithmat is still down there, waiting for another
chance to get back at us."
"If I may ask, how in Oblivion do you kill an anicent, angry, ghost? I can
kill things that live and breathe, but ghosts? Perhaps this is better left to
Nalion."
Posted by: syronj Jul 24 2005, 01:52 AM
Shaka studied Loranna with concern. He had heard rumors of scars
that wouldn't heal, but he had tried not to give too much weight to servants'
gossip.
"I had hoped that Raithmat had been appeased, but perhaps not. I will help
however I can, Dres Loranna."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 24 2005, 01:58 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 24 2005, 01:50 AM)
If I may ask, how in Oblivion do you kill an anicent, angry,
ghost? I can kill things that live and breathe, but ghosts? Perhaps this is
better left to Nalion.
"Whether I can be of help or not will be revealed soon, I would say,
Isidor. Revenants do usually not fall under my domain. We have accomplished the
task we have been charged with. It is time that the origin of this task finds
his rest and be relieved of suffering the mortal chill."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 23 2005, 07:58 PM)
Whether I can be of help or not will be revealed soon, I
would say, Isidor. Revenants do usually not fall under my domain. We have
accomplished the task we have been charged with. It is time that the origin of
this task finds his rest and be relieved of suffering the mortal chill.
"Very well, Nalion." He unconsiously tighten his grip on his axe.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 02:07 AM
"Nalion's right," Loranna says, frowning.
"When I first encountered Raithmat, he was ... like a nightmare," she
confides. "Nothing I did had any effect on him, his claws went right
through my armor like it wasn't there, my healing potions and spells didn't
work in his pressence. From my staff I knew that Raithmat had been haunting the
castle for some time before I returned, each time steadily upping the ante as
it were, until he finally pronounced his curse on the land."
"Now though ... the castle's been quiet, not a peep out of him since we
dealt with Seres," she continues. "My main way of knowing he was
still present somewhere stems from the scars that still refuse to heal on my
body, and from the accounts of my guards this past week that something's not
right downstairs. I think this time, we can deal with him, somehow - though
knowing how vengeful ghosts can be, I imagine we'll be improvising a bit."
She pauses, thinking a bit. " ... There was one odd thing; he had a moment
of seeming regret when we first met," she says. "Probably relating to
how he tried to kill his own grandson though ... anyway, that's everything we
know so far. Are there any other questions?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 08:07 PM)
"Nalion's right," Loranna says, frowning.
"When I first encountered Raithmat, he was ... like a nightmare," she
confides. "Nothing I did had any effect on him, his claws went right
through my armor like it wasn't there, my healing potions and spells didn't
work in his pressence. From my staff I knew that Raithmat had been
haunting the castle for some time before I returned, each time steadily upping
the ante as it were, until he finally pronounced his curse on the land."
"Now though ... the castle's been quiet, not a peep out of him since we
dealt with Seres," she continues. "My main way of knowing he
was still present somewhere stems from the scars that still refuse to heal on
my body, and from the accounts of my guards this past week that something's not
right downstairs. I think this time, we can deal with him, somehow -
though knowing how vengeful ghosts can be, I imagine we'll be improvising a
bit."
She pauses, thinking a bit. " ... There was one odd thing; he had a
moment of seeming regret when we first met," she says.
"Probably relating to how he tried to kill his own grandson though ...
anyway, that's everything we know so far. Are there any other
questions?"
"I have one, yes. Is he "travelling" with anyone else? Any other
long dead ghosts, to worry about?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 24 2005, 02:10 AM
"My Lady, I can see that this won't be as easy as killing a tomb guardian.
Were you able to drive him off that time, or did he just leave after scarring
you and pronouncing the doom on Ald Raathim? Did any weapons have an effect on
Raithmat?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 02:19 AM
The shadows in the room resembled tortured souls when he
was around," Loranna replies to Isidor. "I couldn't tell if they were
spirits or just Raithmat's idea of ambiance; they didn't affect my encounter
with him one way or another.
" ... He left on his own after saying his piece," she says to Shaka.
"Nothing I did at the time seemed to affect him."
" ... I have some plan for how to stop him," she says. "It's
more just an intuition than anything but I don't think it's a coincidence that
he's hiding down in the dungeons where he spent so much of his time in life.
Down there, he can be hurt ..."
Loranna grimaces and rubs her chest. " ... We should get this over with
quickly," she says. "I don't like the idea of facing Raithmat when
it's dark out."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 24 2005, 02:21 AM
Arynel listened to the conversation, and then the Breton spoke
after Loranna had said her part.
“Very well then, I see how this will go.”
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 08:19 PM)
The shadows in the room resembled tortured souls when he
was around," Loranna replies to Isidor. "I couldn't tell if
they were spirits or just Raithmat's idea of ambiance; they didn't affect my
encounter with him one way or another.
" ... He left on his own after saying his piece," she says to
Shaka. "Nothing I did at the time seemed to affect him."
" ... I have some plan for how to stop him," she says.
"It's more just an intuition than anything but I don't think it's a
coincidence that he's hiding down in the dungeons where he spent so much of his
time in life. Down there, he can be hurt ..."
Loranna grimaces and rubs her chest. " ... We should get this over
with quickly," she says. "I don't like the idea of facing
Raithmat when it's dark out."
"Very well. Let's go." He turns to the door, and opens it.
Posted by: syronj Jul 24 2005, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 23 2005, 08:21 PM)
"Very well. Let's go." He turns to the door, and opens
it.
Shaka left the robe in the study so as to be unencumbered in a fight. In
addition to the Cuirass, he was wearing Indoril pauldrons, Ebony bracers, and
the rest.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 02:38 AM
Loranna leads the party down the tower stairs, past the library;
soon thy come to the door that leads down into the cellar and the dungeons.
Loranna intones a protective spell as she turns the knob to the door, and casts
a light spell ahead of the party. The smell of wine greets the party as they
descend into the cellar, the large casks stacked up against the wall. The cool,
damp air offers a pleasant change from Morrowind's summer heat.
The cellar leads deeper down, the light spell beginning to flicker; the decor
changes, wine casks being replaced by manacles on the walls, tables by torture
racks, brooms and other household items by pokers and whips. The coolness and
dampness become more pronounced, until even the Nords are feeling chilly ...
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 08:38 PM)
Loranna leads the party down the tower stairs, past the library;
soon thy come to the door that leads down into the cellar and the dungeons.
Loranna intones a protective spell as she turns the knob to the door, and casts
a light spell ahead of the party. The smell of wine greets the party as
they descend into the cellar, the large casks stacked up against the
wall. The cool, damp air offers a pleasant change from Morrowind's summer
heat.
The cellar leads deeper down, the light spell beginning to flicker; the decor
changes, wine casks being replaced by manacles on the walls, tables by torture
racks, brooms and other household items by pokers and whips. The coolness
and dampness become more pronounced, until even the Nords are feeling chilly
...
Isidor, in his thick snow wolf armor, felt his spine tingle and goosebumps on
his arms. Muttering under his breath, he says to Shaka "What kind of a
place is this?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 24 2005, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 23 2005, 08:40 PM)
Isidor, in his thick snow wolf armor, felt his spine tingle and
goosebumps on his arms. Muttering under his breath, he says to Shaka "What
kind of a place is this?"
Shaka was equally grim. "Raithmat was a real piece of work, from all
accounts. Torturer, rapist . . . I said a month ago that he should die the
final death. Hopefully Loranna has some ideas along those lines."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 24 2005, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 23 2005, 06:40 PM)
Isidor, in his thick snow wolf armor, felt his spine tingle and
goosebumps on his arms. Muttering under his breath, he says to Shaka "What
kind of a place is this?"
"Dungeon." Arynel said flatly.
The Breton walked on into the frigid chamber.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 23 2005, 08:43 PM)
Shaka was equally grim. "Raithmat was a real piece of
work, from all accounts. Torturer, rapist . . . I said
a month ago that he should die the final death. Hopefully Loranna has
some ideas along those lines."
Isidor nods, and whispers"Let's kill it, and get the hell out of
here."
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 23 2005, 08:43 PM)
"Dungeon." Arynel said flatly.
The Breton walked on into the frigid chamber.
Isidor glares ahead at the back of the Breton's head.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 24 2005, 02:47 AM
Nalion, not having the natural resistance of Nords towards cold,
unconsciously drew his cloak tighter around his shoulder. The interior of the
dungeon did not improve the situation either. On the contrary.
Nalion closed his eyes for a moment and tried to adjust them to the light in
the dungeons.
"This place should have been cleared long ago." he muttered, then
braced himself for what they would face soon.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 02:56 AM
Cells by now are visible, the bars rusted and the insides not
even fit for nix hounds; filth and charnel waft into the partys' nostrils,
making Loranna's lips curl in disgust.
"This palce has lain like this ever since Seresina took over Daruhn,"
Loranna mutters, staring at a torture rack. "You're right Nalion ..."
The light spell flickers again, growing weaker; Loranna glances to the walls,
the partys' shadows beginning to dance around wildly on the walls, seemingly
joined by other shadows - familiar shadows.
" ... He's here," she whispers, pulling out Bell-Ringer, her mace.
"Get rea ..."
A sudden movement from the torture rack catches Loranna off-guard; the chains
the bind the victim to the rack leap forward on their own accord, ensnaring the
Nord woman. She screams briefly, before a chain wraps itself around her throat
and she finds herself being yanked to the torture rack, her mace being pulled
from her grasp.
A syllibant voice fills the dungeon: Harlot of the thief, bringing your
harem down to defend you. A cut appears on Loranna's brow as a hideous form
takes shape before her ...
Almost recognizably humanoid, in that one could make out arms, legs, a torso
and a head. Wicked claws, now drippng red, extend from gnarled hands, and the
face - the hideous face that faced her over a month ago, twisted in a sneer, a
snarl, a mask of greater than human hate.
The harlot and her harem .. .deserve only death, the shade of Raithmat
whispers. And the room comes to life, chains from the walls flashing out to
ensnare the others.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 08:56 PM)
Cells by now are visible, the bars rusted and the insides not
even fit for nix hounds; filth and charnel waft into the partys' nostrils,
making Loranna's lips curl in disgust.
"This palce has lain like this ever since Seresina took over Daruhn,"
Loranna mutters, staring at a torture rack. "You're right Nalion
..."
The light spell flickers again, growing weaker; Loranna glances to the walls,
the partys' shadows beginning to dance around wildly on the walls, seemingly
joined by other shadows - familiar shadows.
" ... He's here," she whispers, pulling out Bell-Ringer, her
mace. "Get rea ..."
A sudden movement from the torture rack catches Loranna off-guard; the chains
the bind the victim to the rack leap forward on their own accord, ensnaring the
Nord woman. She screams briefly, before a chain wraps itself around her
throat and she finds herself being yanked to the torture rack, her mace being
pulled from her grasp.
A syllibant voice fills the dungeon: Harlot of the thief, bringing
your harem down to defend you. A cut appears on Loranna's brow as a
hideous form takes shape before her ...
Almost recognizably humanoid, in that one could make out arms, legs, a torso
and a head. Wicked claws, now drippng red, extend from gnarled hands, and
the face - the hideous face that faced her over a month ago, twisted in a
sneer, a snarl, a mask of greater than human hate.
The harlot and her harem .. .deserve only death, the shade of Raithmat
whispers. And the room comes to life, chains from the walls flashing out
to ensnare the others.
Isidor takes out his axe, and tries to swing his axe at the figure.
Posted by: syronj Jul 24 2005, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 08:56 PM)
The harlot and her harem .. .deserve only death, the shade of Raithmat whispers. And the room comes to
life, chains from the walls flashing out to ensnare the others.
Shaka already had the ebony axe out; he swung at the nearest set of chains.
They began to give, in a shower of sparks, but one wrenched the axe from his
claws while other chains began to pin Shaka's arms.
With moments left, he reached one hand back to the slung Bitter Mercy and
called the Atronach. With the thump of displaced air, the Atronach grabbed the
chains binding Shaka and snapped them before they could constrict further.
Shaka leapt forward, unsheathing the Spear, and commanded the Atronach to use
his remaining time to try to help free others.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 24 2005, 03:03 AM
A good cloak is a valuable commodity to a traveler, it is a roof
over his head holding off rain and sun and all kinds of weather as he walks, it
is a blanket for night’s sleep, and, properly bundled, a sack for carrying
valuables.
It so happened, then, that there were few things as valuable to Arynel as his
freedom, and so he resolved to do whatever was within his power not to be
ensnared, swirled away from the grabbing chains, leaving his cloak trailing
behind him like the taste of salt in the air by the sea, and even that was
quickly left wanting.
And so the Breton was not captured.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 24 2005, 03:04 AM
Nalion's eyes widened as he saw Loranna being caught by
Raithmat, then he saw chains rushing at him. The mage clumsily dodged one, the
other hit him at the shoulder, ripping through his cloak. He dropped to one
knee and touched his ring of sanctuary and was engulfed for a brief moment by a
flickering green light as the spell took effect.
Two more chains targeted the Breton, looking hideous and almost alive, as the
rust appeared like blood in the dim mixture of light and shadows. Nalion
realized that he could not be of help to his companions if he had to deal with
those chains, so he tried to seek temporary cover behind a table and began to
incant a chameleon spell.
Posted by: Aki Jul 24 2005, 03:11 AM
Reichi, who had been with the group, but silent the whole time,
drew Bloodfang and the Dagger Of Senses, batting the chains away as best as
possible with the two short blades. Bloodfang, being a long blade and made of
Daedric was doing better at knocking away the chains, while the Dagger was used
mainly to detect the chains in the darkness.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 03:12 AM
Isidor's axe meets with no resistance as it passes through
Raithmat's body - and indeed, Raithmat only barely seems to notice, having
summoned a poker to his hand and turning to his captive. The end of the poker
begins glowing red-hot.
Filthy N'wah, seducer and corrupter, he hisses at a wide-eyed Loranna. Even
my own grandson fell prey to your forked tongue. This land of my ancestors
cries out to have the filth purged from its soil; their souls scream in rage at
the sight of our lands in your fetid hands.
He jabs at Loranna's chest, finding that she had worn her armor for this
venture; snarling, he tosses the poker at Isidor's head and goes to pull her
cuirass off when shaka breaks the chain binding him. Stopping short, he turns
to glare at the Argonian.
Filthy lizard, talking beast, he growls. Let your own kind deal with
you; hold them still!
The shadows on the walls seem to wail silently, and sink into the ground.
Rotting, decayed hands begin to burst forth from the cells, decayed bodies push
against the cells, bursting forth. A shambling, glassy-eyed, piteous throng of
corpses advances on the party.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 24 2005, 03:18 AM
Placing his hand on the forehead of one of the approaching
zombies, Arynel spoke a few soft words.
Your time upon this place
So fleeting though it may seem
Has long since left you
And whether good or ill you
Brought on your journeys or
Good or ill you take
In passing
Pass on now
And no longer
Bother those
Still living
The Breton pulled back his hand and the zombie fell to the floor, though there
were many still about.
Posted by: syronj Jul 24 2005, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 23 2005, 09:04 PM)
Nalion's eyes widened as he saw Loranna being caught by
Raithmat, then he saw chains rushing at him. The mage clumsily dodged one, the
other hit him at the shoulder, ripping through his cloak. He dropped to
one knee and touched his ring of sanctuary and was engulfed for a brief moment
by a flickering green light as the spell took effect.
Two more chains targeted the Breton, looking hideous and almost alive, as the
rust appeared like blood in the dim mixture of light and shadows. Nalion
realized that he could not be of help to his companions if he had to deal with
those chains, so he tried to seek temporary cover behind a table and began to
incant a chameleon spell.
"Nalion! Catch," said Shaka, and threw him the Amulet of Shadows.
Shaka called out to Raithmat, and cast a fireball spell. On himself.
Shaka disappeared in a ball of flame; the rest of the group felt a wave of
pressure for a moment. Shaka walked forward, engulfed by fire.
"Raithmat, you cowardly bastard, I have full protection from fire. How
about you?" and Shaka ran to the ghost.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 09:12 PM)
Isidor's axe meets with no resistance as it passes through
Raithmat's body - and indeed, Raithmat only barely seems to notice, having
summoned a poker to his hand and turning to his captive. The end of the
poker begins glowing red-hot.
Filthy N'wah, seducer and corrupter, he hisses at a wide-eyed
Loranna. Even my own grandson fell prey to your forked tongue.
This land of my ancestors cries out to have the filth purged from its soil;
their souls scream in rage at the sight of our lands in your fetid hands.
He jabs at Loranna's chest, finding that she had worn her armor for this
venture; snarling, he tosses the poker at Isidor's head and goes to pull her
cuirass off when shaka breaks the chain binding him. Stopping short, he
turns to glare at the Argonian.
Filthy lizard, talking beast, he growls. Let your own kind deal
with you; hold them still!
The shadows on the walls seem to wail silently, and sink into the ground.
Rotting, decayed hands begin to burst forth from the cells, decayed bodies push
against the cells, bursting forth. A shambling, glassy-eyed, piteous
throng of corpses advances on the party.
Isidor ducks the spear, by an inch. Realizing he cannot fight Raithmat, he
turns to the corpses walking towards them. This is my kind of fighting,
he thinks to himself. He goes foward, his axe firmly gripped. He swing his axe,
knocking one to the ground. He brings his axe down upon the beast's head, and
it dies, with a moan. He turns to the rest of the horde, a smile on his face.
Posted by: Aki Jul 24 2005, 03:24 AM
"Aw man, i hate zombies...." Reichi muttered, stepping
back away from the throng of Zombies. He pulled his helmet from his belt and
placed it over his head. Just in case the Zombies were of the 'Attempt to crack
open skull and eat brains' variety. He attacked one Zombie, swinging the
Daedric Shortsword Bloodfang at it. The blade easily cleaved off a arm, but the
Zombie seemed unaffected, the life-absorbing enchantment slowing the Zombie
some. He swung the Daedric shortsword again and again, hacking off chunks of
decayed flesh and bones. The Dagger was used to fend off the still attacking
chains. Luckily the zombies were hindering the chains with their very
prescence.
Reichi continued to ha ck through Zombies, his blades less effective due to the
undead nature of Zombies. Unlike a living being he could kill them with throat
stabb or cut, or make them bleed to death from a multitude of wounds.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 24 2005, 03:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 24 2005, 03:12 AM)
Isidor's axe meets with no resistance as it passes through
Raithmat's body - and indeed, Raithmat only barely seems to notice, having
summoned a poker to his hand and turning to his captive. The end of the
poker begins glowing red-hot.
Filthy N'wah, seducer and corrupter, he hisses at a wide-eyed
Loranna. Even my own grandson fell prey to your forked tongue.
This land of my ancestors cries out to have the filth purged from its soil;
their souls scream in rage at the sight of our lands in your fetid hands.
He jabs at Loranna's chest, finding that she had worn her armor for this
venture; snarling, he tosses the poker at Isidor's head and goes to pull her
cuirass off when shaka breaks the chain binding him. Stopping short, he
turns to glare at the Argonian.
Filthy lizard, talking beast, he growls. Let your own kind deal
with you; hold them still!
The shadows on the walls seem to wail silently, and sink into the ground.
Rotting, decayed hands begin to burst forth from the cells, decayed bodies push
against the cells, bursting forth. A shambling, glassy-eyed, piteous
throng of corpses advances on the party.
The chains that had been rushing at Nalion stopped for a brief moment as the
chameleon spell took effect, but somehow, they were able to find Nalion despite
the spell hiding his figure.
Cursing, Nalion pointed his finger at the chains and spoke an incantation.
Damage armour spells seemed his best hope to disrupt the chains pressing on
him. In quick sequences, he targeted other chains flying about, too.
"Reichi, Isidor, keep those bonewalkers from Loranna.", the mage
shouted over the clamour between two of his spells.
The amulet Shaka threw to him fell to the floor near Nalion. Not bothering to
pick it up as the enchantment would not help, Nalion continued working on the
chains.
Posted by: syronj Jul 24 2005, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 23 2005, 09:25 PM)
"Reichi, Isidor, keep those bonewalkers from
Loranna.", the mage shouted over the clamour between two of his spells.
The amulet Shaka threw to him fell to the floor near Nalion. Not bothering to
pick it up as the enchantment would not help, Nalion continued working on the
chains.
Still burning, Shaka set a few zombies on fire as he ran toward Raithmat, the
Spear in his hand . . . .
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 03:36 AM
The zombie Arynel touchs - a Khajiit - has most of its face
rotted away, but what little remains seems to relax in a thankful, overjoyed
expression. Arynel can almost see the spirit rising up and away, to its
promised reward.
And then, Raithmat roars, and reaches forth, ensnaring the fleeing soul in his
talons; the party can see the outline of the ghost struggle briefly, before
Raithmat rakes its back with his talons, growling Did I give you leave,
beast! Get over there and HOLD THEM STILL!!!
The other zombies pause, shuffling uncertainly on their feet, as Raithmat
thrusts the Khaijiit's soul forward; with a resigned expression the ghost
semi-materializes, hissing Khajiit sorry ... as it lunges at Arynel, its
eyes looking even more forlorn than before.
Other ghosts - the spirits freed by Isidor's and Reichi's blades - appear, as
Raithmat howls Whoever flees this battle shall know torment unlike any felt
before - know your place slaves! I command their capture and deaths!
Loranna screams "MONSTER!" and Raithmat turns - in time to be
engulfed by the wrathful Shaka. The flames seem to make Raithmat wince, as
Nalion's Disintegrate spell causes several chains to fall limp.
Raithmat snarls Foolish lizard; you wish to be scaled! Talons rake at
Shaka, the loathsome face of Raithmat looking positively glowing with dark joy.
His face looks slightly different than before somehow, though.
The zombies and ghosts once again forlornly turn, putting up greater resistance
than before to being sliced into pieces and more effort into actually grabbing
the party members and dragging them down under their own weight. Loranna feels
her eyes growing moist as she sees two zombies heading toward her, looking
dismayed as they reach to finish stripping her of her armor.
"You poor souls ..." she whispers, as she struggles against the
chains and zombies.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 23 2005, 09:25 PM)
The chains that had been rushing at Nalion stopped for a brief
moment as the chameleon spell took effect, but somehow, they were able to find
Nalion despite the spell hiding his figure.
Cursing, Nalion pointed his finger at the chains and spoke an incantation.
Damage armour spells seemed his best hope to disrupt the chains pressing on
him. In quick sequences, he targeted other chains flying about, too.
"Reichi, Isidor, keep those bonewalkers from Loranna.", the mage
shouted over the clamour between two of his spells.
The amulet Shaka threw to him fell to the floor near Nalion. Not bothering to
pick it up as the enchantment would not help, Nalion continued working on the
chains.
Obeying, like a machine, Isidor marches foward into the see of blood and
deformation. He saw Reichi fighting, and felt some pressure leave him. He swung
his axe, taking down two at a time. He kicks one's head, and chops the other.
He grins, and walks foward, swinging with all his might. As he knocks one to
the ground, he feels a push on his back, and then, instantly, he ends up on the
floor. He feels blood trickiling down from his head. "Bastard..." he
mutters. He looks around to see what shoved him, only to see a giant
Bonewalker, holding what seemed to be a bar from one of the cell doors. He
calls to Reichi "A little help here?"
Posted by: Arynel Jul 24 2005, 03:42 AM
“Very well then,” Arynel said, and then the Breton began to
chant.
Aura weave of spirit
Rhyme, mantle call forth I
Kinetic with intrinsic power
Authoritative from end to end
Yearning towards the cycling evermore
Posted by: Nalion Jul 24 2005, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 24 2005, 03:36 AM)
The zombie Arynel touchs - a Khajiit - has most of its face
rotted away, but what little remains seems to relax in a thankful, overjoyed
expression. Arynel can almost see the spirit rising up and away, to its
promised reward.
And then, Raithmat roars, and reaches forth, ensnaring the fleeing soul in his
talons; the party can see the outline of the ghost struggle briefly, before
Raithmat rakes its back with his talons, growling Did I give you leave,
beast! Get over there and HOLD THEM STILL!!!
The other zombies pause, shuffling uncertainly on their feet, as Raithmat
thrusts the Khaijiit's soul forward; with a resigned expression the ghost
semi-materializes, hissing Khajiit sorry ... as it lunges at Arynel, its
eyes looking even more forlorn than before.
Other ghosts - the spirits freed by Isidor's and Reichi's blades - appear, as
Raithmat howls Whoever flees this battle shall know torment unlike any felt
before - know your place slaves! I command their capture and deaths!
Loranna screams "MONSTER!" and Raithmat turns - in time to be
engulfed by the wrathful Shaka. The flames seem to make Raithmat wince,
as Nalion's Disintegrate spell causes several chains to fall limp.
Raithmat snarls Foolish lizard; you wish to be scaled! Talons rake
at Shaka, the loathsome face of Raithmat looking positively glowing with dark
joy. His face looks slightly different than before somehow, though.
The zombies and ghosts once again forlornly turn, putting up greater resistance
than before to being sliced into pieces and more effort into actually grabbing
the party members and dragging them down under their own weight. Loranna
feels her eyes growing moist as she sees two zombies heading toward her,
looking dismayed as they reach to finish stripping her of her armor.
"You poor souls ..." she whispers, as she struggles against the
chains and zombies.
Nalion, having managed to rid himself from the immediate threat of chains
trying to bind him, managed to raise again and took some steps towards the heat
of the battle. Taking a short glance at Raithmat's attempt to control the
undead minions, Nalion braced himself. With intricate gestures and the spoken
word, he began to weave a turn undead spell, then began to speak.
"Raithmat!
'Each bone is a door through the wall of the world.
Each bone is the road, with Wisdom and Power the travelers.
Each bone is the ghost fence that guards us from evil.'
Turn back and through the waiting door!
Your son Seres, how will he think about his ancestor?
Lost souls!
Tortured you have been in life,
Tortured you are in death,
By the same and same,
Bringer of pain and death,
Yet you heed his command.
Free yourselves from your chains,
And embrace the consolation and rest
That is rightfully yours."
Posted by: syronj Jul 24 2005, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 09:36 PM)
Other ghosts - the spirits freed by Isidor's and Reichi's blades
- appear, as Raithmat howls Whoever flees this battle shall know torment
unlike any felt before - know your place slaves! I command their capture
and deaths!
Loranna screams "MONSTER!" and Raithmat turns - in time to be engulfed
by the wrathful Shaka. The flames seem to make Raithmat wince, as
Nalion's Disintegrate spell causes several chains to fall limp.
Raithmat snarls Foolish lizard; you wish to be scaled! Talons rake
at Shaka, the loathsome face of Raithmat looking positively glowing with dark
joy. His face looks slightly different than before somehow, though.
The zombies and ghosts once again forlornly turn, putting up greater resistance
than before to being sliced into pieces and more effort into actually grabbing
the party members and dragging them down under their own weight. Loranna
feels her eyes growing moist as she sees two zombies heading toward her,
looking dismayed as they reach to finish stripping her of her armor.
"You poor souls ..." she whispers, as she struggles against the
chains and zombies.
Raithmat's claw raked across Shaka's left cheek, flaying off scales and flesh.
Shaka fell back a second, feeling shock begin; he tried to fight it with a
healing spell, but found the magicka wasn't working completely, in Raithmat's
presence. Shaka stayed on his feet, and thrust the Spear through Raithmat.
Posted by: Aki Jul 24 2005, 03:44 AM
Reichi broke off combat with the Zombie he was engaging, a low
blow leaving it missing its' leg below the knee, and rushed at the Bonewalker
above Isidor. The Bonewalker swung its bar at Reichi and the Dunmer ducked,
narrowly dodging it, before closing the distance and disarming the Bonewalker,
litterally. The two decayed limbs and their weapon fell limply to the ground.
Joined shortly by the undead creature's head, before the decapitated and
armless corpse slumped to the ground nearby.
"You alright Isidor?" Reichi asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 23 2005, 09:44 PM)
Reichi broke off combat with the Zombie he was engaging, a low
blow leaving it missing its' leg below the knee, and rushed at the Bonewalker
above Isidor. The Bonewalker swung its bar at Reichi and the Dunmer ducked,
narrowly dodging it, before closing the distance and disarming the Bonewalker,
litterally. The two decayed limbs and their weapon fell limply to the ground.
Joined shortly by the undead creature's head, before the decapitated and
armless corpse slumped to the ground nearby.
"You alright Isidor?" Reichi asked.
"Thanks, yeah I'm fine. Bastard came out from behind me." He gets to
his feet. "Now, back to work." He winks and walks foward.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 04:01 AM
Arynel's chant, and Nalion's invocation, cause the zombies and
the ghosts to pause, looking between Raithmat and the party uncertainly.
Khajiit ... want free ... one ghost whispers.
"Can these ones free usss ..." an argonain zombie hisses.
They fight against the Master - they don't bow to him, one ghost says,
pointing an ethereal claw at Shaka. Maybe ...
He only holds power over you because you have surrendered it
to him, Loranna says quietly, tears streaming down her
eyes. Just like I was once in Azura's power, because I
let her hold power over me. Darling souls, don't let this ugly spirit besmirch
your beings any more. Throw down the chains and go to your final rest; you have
earned it, through your suffering in life.
Gradually, the fighting stops; the zombies collapse, and the ghosts seem to
straighten and raise their hands upward, becoming insubstantial - though Arynel
can see one ghost, in the background, remaining - a Dunmer spirit from the
looks of it ...
Raithmat roars, his face twisting into a mask of rage - though tired lines show
on his now haggard features. HARLOT!!! he roars, throwing himself at
Loranna and thrusting his claws deep into her chest; she screams ...
Posted by: Arynel Jul 24 2005, 04:05 AM
Turning at Loranna’s scream, Arynel rushes to the Nord.
“Are you alright?” The Breton asks her before calling out to the others, “fight
him off with whatever skills you may possess.”
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 23 2005, 10:01 PM)
Arynel's chant, and Nalion's invocation, cause the zombies and
the ghosts to pause, looking between Raithmat and the party uncertainly.
Khajiit ... want free ... one ghost whispers.
"Can these ones free usss ..." an argonain zombie hisses.
They fight against the Master - they don't bow to him, one ghost says,
pointing an ethereal claw at Shaka. Maybe ...
He only holds power over you because you have surrendered it
to him, Loranna says quietly, tears streaming down her
eyes. Just like I was once in Azura's power, because I
let her hold power over me. Darling souls, don't let this ugly spirit
besmirch your beings any more. Throw down the chains and go to your final
rest; you have earned it, through your suffering in life.
Gradually, the fighting stops; the zombies collapse, and the ghosts seem to
straighten and raise their hands upward, becoming insubstantial - though Arynel
can see one ghost, in the background, remaining - a Dunmer spirit from the
looks of it ...
Raithmat roars, his face twisting into a mask of rage - though tired lines show
on his now haggard features. HARLOT!!! he roars, throwing himself
at Loranna and thrusting his claws deep into her chest; she screams ...
Isidor wheels around, and sees Raithmat throwing himself at Loranna. Overcoming
his thoughts, his instincts jump into play. "Pretty Nordic barmaid,
spectral Khajiit=Death." He springs foward, and not knowing the effect, he
swing his axe with all his might at Raithmat.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 24 2005, 04:11 AM
Arynel’s palm rises as if to invoke a healing spell, but he does
not. Instead, he places his hand hard against the wound Raithmat had carved
into Loranna’s flesh, saying, “It is the magic of the wound that is most
deadly, the physical harm can be much swifter repaired when that first is dealt
with.”
Having said that, the Breton pulls back his hand as if drawing a piece of
string from a ball of yarn, and glittering there in his hand is a shiny string
of power, dark and black like coal.
Posted by: Aki Jul 24 2005, 04:22 AM
Reichi followed Isidor's lead, rushed forth at Raithmat and
swinging both his blades with all his strength and speed. Praying that they'd
actually effect the ghost.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 24 2005, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 24 2005, 04:05 AM)
Turning at Loranna’s scream, Arynel rushes to the Nord.
“Are you alright?” The Breton asks her before calling out to the others,
“fight him off with whatever skills you may possess.”
Trusting Arynel to do what needed to be done in regard of Loranna, Nalion
turned towards Raithmat. He fixed his eyes to the ghostly figure as the
chameleon spell dissolved around the mage, making him clearly visible again.
Nalion's eyes shone, if with anger, determination or by something else was hard
to determine in the dim light. The Breton mage stretched out his arms as if to
hold Raithmat, then began to speak.
"Raithmat,
Again I call to you,
By your own laws you set against us,
I hold you now.
As that falls under my domain.
'The son of my son
Or the son of my daughter
Or both
Must take the title Lord of Ald Raathim
In one month’s time
Or the land of the thief will be swallowed whole by the sea
You cannot take what you were not given.'
By your own words I hold you now,
Each condition met,
Each condition fulfilled.
Your purpose completed,
Your story here is done."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 04:33 AM
Reichi and Isidor feel their blades sink into Raithmat, meeting
a jelly-like resistance; he gurgles and pulls his bloody claws out, slashing at
them wildly, looking now like a misshapen Dunmer with too many years on his
head.
Loranna was gritting her teeth when Arynel approached her, hanging on by
willpower; when he draws forth the string of magic, she gives a start, then
relaxes, her eyes brightening some.
"Thank you," she says, grinning weakly as she pulls herself free of
the chains at last. " ... Not exactly the most useful today girl ..."
Raithmat glares at Nalion, muttering Foolish Outlander, just like the rest -
you come to our home and you take our lands and you hold us accountable to your
laws. The Harlot came and desecrated our ancient gods, and for this, she is
lauded and given our lands, my own House taking her in ...
The Dunmer spirit from the back steps forward. Father ... she says. He's
right; let it go ...
Raithmat starts, his eyes looking almost merrish for a second. ... You ...
patricide ... he hisses, turning away.
I am shamed, made low by these N'Wah, he mutters, as Seresina stares at
her father intently. They have taken everything from me - taken what my
bastard son took at first, thanks you your weakness. Show yourself a true
Dunmer, my dauther, and cut these Outlanders down; do not let these lands of
your ancestors be diluted and made profane ...
Seresina looks overwhelmed; she leans down and wraps he ghostly hand around
Loranna's fallen mace, looking at her father.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 24 2005, 04:37 AM
Arynel turned quickly away from Loranna and towards the
apparition of Raithmat.
Shadow-fiend, your ghost has too
long haunted, and should be no more
Linger-haunt,
your power brings not but ill, and should not be but for a great evil
Rasar-Seres-Rasar, by
the word of your own heir I rebuke you
Loranna-Dres-Loranna, by the one you wound I take your spark
Seres-sina, by
your own fruit I rebuke you
Raithmat-wraith-damned, by your own power I bind
you
Having spoken, the Breton struck the string of power forth like a whip, where
it became the preemptive image of what could become a geomagickal prison.
Afterwhich he collapsed.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 24 2005, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 24 2005, 04:37 AM)
Arynel turned quickly away from Loranna and towards the
apparition of Raithmat.
Shadow-fiend, your ghost has too
long haunted, and should be no more
Linger-haunt,
your power brings not but ill, and should not be but for a great evil
Rasar-Seres-Rasar, by
the word of your own heir I rebuke you
Loranna-Dres-Loranna, by the one you wound I take your spark
Seres-sina, by
your own fruit I rebuke you
Raithmat-wraith-damned, by your own power I bind
you
Having spoken, the Breton struck the string of power forth like a whip, where
it became the preemptive image of what could become a geomagickal prison.
Afterwhich he collapsed.
Nalion watched in awe as Arynel incanted his spell, then almost jumped as the
fellow Breton fell to the floor. Drawing together what his own already drained
reserves could offer, he rushed towards Arynel and began dragging him out of
immediate danger. Since Arynel did not seem injured, but rather exhausted and
Nalion did not know a spell to restore fatigue on him, the Breton mage stood,
ready to defend his friend if need be.
Posted by: One87xe Jul 24 2005, 04:57 AM
*...The Last Solarian Refuge*
"Kynareths Rage!!!"
*As One's surrounded and out of options he resorts to his last resort...the
unfocused wind spell 'Kynareths Rage'...the absolute force of Tornado winds
sweep through the building, tearing the walls and roof off alike...as One sets
in the eye of the storm he can make out the group of wolves scattering, trying
to avoid the harsh winds even now ripping them to pieces...the wolves that are
lucky enough are swept high into the air, plummeting back down to earth...most
are impaled by flying debris or swept away by the very ground they stand on...as
quick as it had come the storm is over, and the remains of several races can be
seen strewn about...One flashes a smile as he falls to the ground...*
*...A field in Central Cyrodiil...*
Why do I always volunteer for the dirty jobs?
*...Trefist had been running strong since he left his Clan...even in wolf form
his cheest burned in agony from pushing himself to hard...reluctantly he
retakes his human form and continues down the pathway...*
This one better be worth it...always with some half-brained scheme to
move the Clan ahead...personally I think he's given to Sheogorath...the Clan
needs a new leader...one who's strong...hmm....perhaps----
*...Trefist is interupted in his thoughts by an arrow screaming past his
head...*
Where did that come from...funny I didn't smell anyone behind
me...hmm
"Show yourself, coward!!!" Trefist screams into the night
*...As he reels around looking for the culprit, a smallish looking figure steps
onto the pathway behind him...*
"Heh, heh...fool, it will give me no greater pleasure than to rip out your
throat" Trefist says
*...Trefist reassumes his wolf form and charges the stranger...*
*...Ami lies in a frozen field on what appears to be Solstheim...several
figures are moving towards her...*
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 04:59 AM
Raithmat looks as one bound by the deliniation of straight
curves, his eyes glaring into Seresina's. He opens his mouth but no sound comes
forth, and his haggard face tries too hard to shout 'You See! They Must Die!'
to his daughter, age lines betraying his attempt to look stern and dignified.
Seresina raises Bell-Ringer, looking to Loranna. Her eyes glow red in the dim
light of the dungeon as she braces herself to swing.
Loranna stands, watching Seresina, her eyes still a bit moist. She says quietly
" ... Do it, dear; for his sake as well as yours."
Seresina's lips draw together in a determined line, and she brings the mace
down, invoking its magic; the torture rack Loranna had all too recently
occupied splintered with a resounding Crack!, and Raithmat gives vent to
a silent howl, his body rent, defeated.
... I should have done this back when I had flesh still, Seresina says
quietly, handing the mace to Loranna. The Dunmer ghost's face was a mask of
sorrow. ... Goodbye, father.
Chains were smashed, tables broken; within the prison, an old and slumped
Dunmer mutters to himself, railing quietly against his tormentors.
Posted by: Aki Jul 24 2005, 05:13 AM
Reichi swalked towards the slumped and muttering Raithmat,
Shortsword in hand and slick with nasty coagulated zombie blood. "Serjo
Raithmat, may you rest in piece, or at the very least, pieces," Reichi
said, hefting up the blade and bringing it down on the Spectral mer.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 24 2005, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 23 2005, 11:13 PM)
Reichi swalked towards the slumped and muttering Raithmat,
Shortsword in hand and slick with nasty coagulated zombie blood. "Serjo
Raithmat, may you rest in piece, or at the very least, pieces," Reichi
said, hefting up the blade and bringing it down on the Spectral mer.
Reichi's sword plunges into Raithmat's head; at the same time, the geomagickal
prison folds along strange contours, imploding in a flash of soft light. When
the flash clears, Raithmat is no longer present, and the chill in the room
lessens.
Seresina mutters It's time for me to leave as well ... She begins to
fade, though she pauses when Loranna catches her eye.
" ... Thank you," Loranna says, smiling a sad smile. Seresina's lips
curl upwards a little, weakly, and she fades away.
"Goodbye, sister-in-law," Loranna mutters as she heads over to check
on Arynel. It was time to heal the wounded and rest.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 24 2005, 05:21 AM
Isidor watches as the spectre blew up. The flash of light
blinded him, but he was able to see a smile on Loranna's face. "Any
mead?"
Posted by: Nalion Jul 24 2005, 05:35 AM
The tension slowly ebbed away, but Nalion could still feel his
heart pounding from the strains of the last minutes and only now he realized
that he was breathing heavily. The mage leaned against a wall, then let himself
slide down until he sat on the ground and tried to catch his breath.
Seeing that Arynel was cared of by Loranna, the Breton closed his eyes.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Jul 24 2005, 05:38 AM
Allerleirauh's journal, date uncertain:
Dreamed last night - woke in utter confusion.
Ballrooms have been important in my life, and so they are symbols in my dreams,
turning points, testing grounds.
This was a battlefield, a desolate expanse of rocks and lava - but there were
torches and sconces lit, transforming it into a ballroom floor. Everyone was
gaily costumed and dancing... I was dancing with Lothair, my late husband, as
we danced on that fateful night when he asked me to marry him. Only I realized
it wasn't Lothair, it was X. - and X. asked me to marry him, and I didn't run
away (which is what I did to Lothair), didn't say no, didn't say yes. I only
said: "There's no music, why are you dancing so fast?"
And Solin, watching from the sidelines because he will not dance, said,
"I'm not worried that we will fail to save the world. I'm worried that we
will succeed in saving it."
Solin's features blurred; he was Dunmer, then not Dunmer, then Dunmer again.
In waking life I am a whole head taller than stocky little X., but when we
danced, it was as if I shrank; my head was pressed against his chest. And
indeed that is how I feel, as if, with his cool reason and experience, he
towers over me. X. has never said one word to me of romance - indeed, not one
word said in any different voice than if I had been a man. Yet he does offer me
a proposal, one which both thrills and alarms me, and yes, we are dancing too
fast...
[....]
It is said that with a big enough fulcrum and a long enough lever, you can move
the world. Well, that's not quite true. You need a fulcrum, and a lever: but
more than either, you need a place to stand while you use them.
So we are here, in this place outside all earths, to make a place to stand
while we move the world. And we have made it.
Posted by: syronj Jul 24 2005, 08:31 AM
Posted by: w0nders Jul 24 2005, 01:46 PM
Dante, somewhere-
It was impossible to see anything through the fog; heck, Dante was finding it
difficult to even hear anything for some reason. He stopped where he was, and
readied his sword, expecting to be attacked at any moment. Dante stopped
suddenly, and feel to one knee, he dropped his sword and grabbed his chest…he
began to cough violently.
Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a dark figure passing in and out of the misty
fog. Dante picked up his sword and climbed to his feet, where the pain in his
chest kicked in again. He fell down on his back and tried to muffle his
screams, but no luck, “What in Oblivion?!” Dante cursed to himself, sitting up
with a large snarl.
Dante was just quick enough to let out a gasp as he saw the vampire dive on top
of him, and drive it’s fingers inside the cut across his chest. Dante screamed,
and his fist found the vampire’s temple…it tumbled off of Dante and lay
there…dazed, trying to shake the haze out of its skull. Dante rolled on top of
the creature and kissed his knuckle, before repeatedly punching it in the face,
knocking away the vampire’s feeble attempts of self preservation when the need
arised.
Dante let all his anger go, he let all his guilt and hatred possess that one
arm, that one fist, he didn’t stop until he found it increasingly hard to lift
his arm. At this stage he was reduced to a quivering, whimpering mess…he fell
off the vampire that was now left with a crude puddle of blood, bone, puss and
mucus where it’s head once resided.
He sat up, and looked over the mess he had made, his lip quivered as he threw
his gauntlets aside. He cupped his forehead in his hand and rocked back and
forth, weeping at moments, and cursing at others.
“I’m losing it.” He whispered to himself, his body shaking in unison with his
words.
“No…no, you’re not. You idiot, be strong…this is minor to what you’ve been
through in the past.” He corrected himself, suddenly he stopped shaking, and
got to his feet, where he began to slowly and carefully remove the armour from
the vampire’s corpse.
He was losing it.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 24 2005, 05:57 PM
Okay, you got yourself here, and you can get yourself out of
here, he thought determinedly.
Now how did the Recall spell went again? He mumbled few words, and a
fireball flew from his hands and set a nearby tree into fire. "Oh dear,
did I do that?" He tried again. Another tree was on fire. Oh dear, I'll
have to walk then... I hate walking.. But ahh, now I remember it! A
lightning stroke down an Alit that was trying to sneak his back. "Whups,
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that." His shoulders went down a little
bit. And he started walking.
Posted by: Shardie Jul 24 2005, 06:11 PM
Daggerfall City, Daggerfall
The child was playing on the street... playing with her friend, throwing a ball
to one another... the mist was rolling in once more, as they could hear thier
mothers calling them. It was time to come in, Daemons fed on little children,
or so thier mothers said. The children did not quite believe them, as Katie
took her eyes off the ball, to look for her mother calling her from the heavy
mist, missing the ball. She watched it bounce into the mist, as Amy yelled to
her to go get it. She slowly ran into the mist, and found the ball had come to
rest at the legs of a man... Katie looked up, to see his black face, his red
armour, his night black sword hanging from his sheath... the child screamed,
and ran back to her mother, whilst Drevious struck his sword through the
ball... yes, he thought. He liked that sword, and he would get it back
somehow... the wind blew a flyer into his feet. He picked it up and read the
contents... yes, he thought, this would do nicely, as he dissapated into the
mist around him...
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 01:10 AM
Thom sat in a long hallway. After watching the members of Loranna's
group gather and meet in the castle, Thom decided to follow and wait for them
there. He waited.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:14 AM
Loranna's Journal
Let the world prove its worthiness to be saved; that's what you said, Allie. I
don't know if the world is proving itself yet but here in Daruhn, we try to
show ourselves worthy.
Raithmat is no more; deprived of the power his captive slaves provided, and of
the tools of torture, he was reduced to nothing. I felt bad for Seresina, who
watched her father rail against us, gnashing his teeth; even when he was
reduced to being a tired old mer he still hissed the same hateful words ...
Stop that; it's done now. Ald Raathim has had his taint wiped away, by tears
and sweat and the courage of brave souls. The dungeons are finally being
cleared out of both smashed torture devices and the corpses of the poor slaves
who met their end down there, long ago - far more than my heart wishes to
count. Their bodies shall be interred properly, after all this time; their
souls, thanks to Arynel, have already had their business here on Nirn finished
and may move on. I wonder if Seresina is with Jazbet now, or else watching over
her son, wherever he may be. Peace and happiness, sister-in-law; may you exist
happily ever after.
As for myself, Arynel's hands showed me what I should have realized on my own
before; Raithmat's ugly intentions were behind the unhealing scars. Clensed of
that black power, my body has healed; I can see the faint outline of the
letters still if I look closely, but I don't doubt even those will fade with
time. I will look at Kallen and Slyvos, and if need be wash away any lingering
trace of Raithmat's darkness with my tears; they should be fully recovered as
am I.
My companions rest now; my magic has healed their bodies to the limit of my
ability, and for now things are quiet. Doubtless within a day or so other
matters will again rise up, but we'll deal with those issues when they arise.
For right now, I have time to myself.
Remember, and come, you said Allie; ever since you sent me your letter I've
been feeling an urge to remember. Sometime soon, I have to sit down and compose
a proper reply to your letter - if I can ever manage to sort through the storm
of thoughts and realizations your words sparked in me, of course. For right now
though ... it looks to be a clear day outside.
I'll count myself blessed if I can remember for right now.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 01:44 AM
Anya sat in her room, working on some cracks and tears in here
chitin pauldrons from the zombies.
Zombies, of all the things, zombies. She destroys entire islands, she has
ghosts kept in her basement, this is no ordinarly noble woman. Anya thought
to herself. Ah well, she seems to mean well, as near as I can tell. And it does
keep me busy. But still, my family...
Grabbing some resin, she worked on getting the armored part whole again. She
had kept quiet during most of the engagement, and kept to the flesh-and-blood
oppenents she knew how to fight, prefering to leave the arcane battle to the
mages. Grabbing her drink, she waited for the resin to harden so she could
apply another coat and smooth it out.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 24 2005, 07:14 PM)
My companions rest now; my magic has healed their bodies to the
limit of my ability, and for now things are quiet. Doubtless within a day
or so other matters will again rise up, but we'll deal with those issues when
they arise. For right now, I have time to myself.
Isidor woke up early the next morning. His dreams had been haunted by broken
bodies, with limbs and bones askew. He dreamt of Arynel, he dreamt of Loranna,
and he dreamt of Reichi standing over him, his sword drawn. He wasn't sure if
his dreams were real or fake, but he remembered them very vividly. After he had
dressed, instead of facing Razibah's cooking, he snuck off to the tavern,
hoping to have a guar meat sandwich and a cup of Trama Root tea. Surprising
himself, he had no thirst for mead.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 02:31 AM
Thom didn't wait very long. Three hours in the chair ate Thom
alive, so he quickly got up and wandered to his camp. After a quiet night, Thom
headed back into town, but this time, torward the tavern. He entered the
building and looked around at the patrons. Among them was Isidor, trying to
shove a whole sandwich into his mouth at once. Thom smiled and walked over to
his table. "If you don't slow down, I will have to cut guar out of your
throat" joked Thom. He pulled up a chair and sat at the table. "What
happened yesterday? I was looking for you and your friends, but couldn't find
you."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 24 2005, 08:31 PM)
Thom didn't wait very long. Three hours in the chair ate Thom
alive, so he quickly got up and wandered to his camp. After a quiet night, Thom
headed back into town, but this time, torward the tavern. He entered the
building and looked around at the patrons. Among them was Isidor, trying to
shove a whole sandwich into his mouth at once. Thom smiled and walked over to
his table. "If you don't slow down, I will have to cut guar out of your
throat" joked Thom. He pulled up a chair and sat at the table. "What
happened yesterday? I was looking for you and your friends, but couldn't find
you."
Isidor swalloed hard, and said "Killing anicent Khajiit spectres, and
zombie slaves. The usual" he jokes "What'll you have to drink, or
eat? But I'm afraid I might've exhausted the tavern's supply of guar
meat."
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 03:38 AM
"Nothing, right now. Thanks anyway. So, the norm is
constant? Well, it doesn't surprise me. From you being here, I guess you were
successful. Is anyone badly injured?" Thom saw afew more scratches on
Isidor's face than before, but he seemed content to Thom's eyes.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:40 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 24 2005, 09:38 PM)
"Nothing, right now. Thanks anyway. So, the norm is
constant? Well, it doesn't surprise me. From you being here, I guess you were
successful. Is anyone badly injured?" Thom saw afew more scratches on
Isidor's face than before, but he seemed content to Thom's eyes.
"Nah. But let me tell you something. I have new found respect for bretons.
They look they'll break if you look at them, but they fight like hell, and
they're wise as sages. It was the oddest tthing I've ever seen, watching a
spectral Khajiit explode in a flash of light." He shook his head, in what
seemed to be disbelief.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 03:48 AM
"From what you say, I wish I was there. Exploding Khajiit
ghosts? Of all the strange things I have encountered and heard of, that sounds
the most interesting." Thom laughed. "Yes, Bretons are a force to be
reckoned with, especially if they have taken the path of Mage. Fierce warriors
and terrible Mages, they make. If you are not facing their wrath, they are a
wonder to behold." Thom looked down at his hand, and admired the ring on
his outside finger. "Where did you face this Khajiit?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 24 2005, 09:48 PM)
From what you say, I wish I was there. Exploding Khajiit
ghosts? Of all the strange things I have encountered and heard of, that sounds
the most interesting." Thom laughed. "Yes, Bretons are a force to be
reckoned with, especially if they have taken the path of Mage. Fierce warriors
and terrible Mages, they make. If you are not facing their wrath, they are a
wonder to behold." Thom looked down at his hand, and admired the ring on
his outside finger. "Where did you face this Khajiit?
"The dungeons, beneath the castle."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:19 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 24 2005, 07:44 PM)
Anya sat in her room, working on some cracks and tears in here
chitin pauldrons from the zombies.
Zombies, of all the things, zombies. She destroys entire islands, she has
ghosts kept in her basement, this is no ordinarly noble woman. Anya thought
to herself. Ah well, she seems to mean well, as near as I can tell. And it
does keep me busy. But still, my family...
Grabbing some resin, she worked on getting the armored part whole again. She
had kept quiet during most of the engagement, and kept to the flesh-and-blood
oppenents she knew how to fight, prefering to leave the arcane battle to the
mages. Grabbing her drink, she waited for the resin to harden so she could
apply another coat and smooth it out.
Shaka knocked on Anya's door. Unconsciously, his hand traced the lighter scales
on the left side of his face where Loranna had healed him. At least he hadn't
lost an eye when Raithmat raked him . . . .
"Anya, can I borrow some resin for the dragonbone cuirass? I could smell
it curing in here, and I still have some gouges to fill in."
Shaka thought back to the relief in Loranna's eyes when the sword of Raithmat
had finally been lifted from above all their heads, so to speak. Loranna and
her healing magicka had been his first sight after blacking out near the end of
the battle.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 07:54 AM
An old altmer appeared from the forest, and sighed from relief. Finally,
he thought, I thought I'd never get out of there. He noticed a tavern
sign on a house in front of him, and he decided to go and get some
refreshments.
"A flin please, along with some information." He shouted to the
barkeeper.
When the flin arrived, he took a sip from it and started making questions.
"What town is this?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:45 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 24 2005, 10:19 PM)
Shaka knocked on Anya's door. Unconsciously, his hand
traced the lighter scales on the left side of his face where Loranna had healed
him. At least he hadn't lost an eye when Raithmat raked him .
. . .
"Anya, can I borrow some resin for the dragonbone cuirass? I could
smell it curing in here, and I still have some gouges to fill in."
Shaka thought back to the relief in Loranna's eyes when the sword of Raithmat
had finally been lifted from above all their heads, so to speak. Loranna
and her healing magicka had been his first sight after blacking out near the
end of the battle.
Snapped out of her reverie, Anya opened the door.
"Come in Shaka, have a seat. Let this coat finish drying soon, and then
I'll put one more on, and you can have the rest of the resin." Looking at
his face, she jokingly commented, "Your scales look like they're coming in
nicely, a little off color from the rest, but better than having none at all.
Here, I have some drink left over from the kitchen, have a little while we wait
for this coat to dry, it wont be too long now. So... is this Raithmat truly
gone know?"
Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 12:53 PM
A figure approached the borders of Ald Raathim, it's
exo-skeleton-esque suit of stained silver armour created almost no sound.
There was a calm silence as he approached.
He was wearing that nifty coat he picked up from the creature he had recently
slain, and it covered most of his armour.
The armour almost made him look at least twice his size, creating a slight bulk
to his usual form. He continued down the path, his hand resting on the hilt of
his sword, the scales of his armour shined brilliantly in the light.
The majority of his shaggy hair had flopped over his face, shadowing all other
features not covered by the hair itself.
He had reached the border guards and was cleared for entrance.
Dante was home.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:49 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 25 2005, 03:45 AM)
Snapped out of her reverie, Anya opened the door.
"Come in Shaka, have a seat. Let this coat finish drying soon, and then
I'll put one more on, and you can have the rest of the resin." Looking at
his face, she jokingly commented, "Your scales look like they're coming in
nicely, a little off color from the rest, but better than having none at all.
Here, I have some drink left over from the kitchen, have a little while we wait
for this coat to dry, it wont be too long now. So... is this Raithmat truly
gone know?"
"Thanks, Anya," said Shaka as he accepted the drink. "As far as
I know, the ghost is gone forever. Loranna and the other mages sensed something
that I missed -- the racks and chains in the dungeon had absorbed so much
misery over the years that they added to Raithmat's power."
"Luckily the dungeons will be cleaned out now. . . ." Shaka glanced
at the scorch marks on his armor, but decided against another trip to the smith
this day.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 01:56 PM
When Shaka returns to his chamber, he will find a small package
with a letter in it. The script on the parchment is small, but every letter is
written clearly and with visible care.
Shadow-melding
And shadow-wielding,
Among shades of the past
Was its purpose.
Given freely it was,
To a friend in need,
Left unwielded,
But not unrecognized.
Return it shall,
To its rightful owner,
Alongside with gratitude,
And the greetings of a friend.
N
When peeking into the package, Shaka can see the intricately wrought chain
belonging to the amulet within.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:03 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 25 2005, 07:56 AM)
When peeking into the package, Shaka can see the intricately
wrought chain belonging to the amulet within.
Although he was alone, Shaka nodded and said, "Thanks, Nalion." He
placed the Amulet of Shadows back around his neck. Not an item that Shaka
wanted to risk losing.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 04:52 PM
Meridia's Palace, Oblivion
Meridia read the pamphlet and threw it into a rubish bin... she had had enough
of playing with mortals for the time being, after all, according to her
publisist, it was nearly her time to shine...
Chorrol, Cyrodill
Her manslave had given her the paphlet, it had been rushed from Daggerfall city
as fast as she could by her best manslave... the nerve of that woman, she
thought, stealing her husband... she picked up a dagger, and placed it into the
heart of a picture of Lord Landon she hung above her mantle. She turned to her
bookshelf, dismissing her manslaves, and pulled down a book from her shelf,
"1001 to plot a murder" the title read
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:55 PM
Isidor, who was sitting at the bar, turned to the Altmer who had
just entered "Ald Raathim, sir. What brings you to these parts?".
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 06:43 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 09:55 AM)
Isidor, who was sitting at the bar, turned to the Altmer who had
just entered "Ald Raathim, sir. What brings you to these parts?".
The old altmer blushes a little bit and mumbles something, and continues then
with a bit more clear voice: "...and then I found myself lost in the woods
and I wandered around until I got here."
"Where abouts is this Ald Raathim on a map? I haven't heard of it before.
It wouldn't happen to be anywhere near Cyrodiil?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:50 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Jul 25 2005, 12:43 PM)
The old altmer blushes a little bit and mumbles something, and
continues then with a bit more clear voice: "...and then I found myself
lost in the woods and I wandered around until I got here."
"Where abouts is this Ald Raathim on a map? I haven't heard of it before.
It wouldn't happen to be anywhere near Cyrodiil?"
"No. This is Morrowind friend, the Dunmer lands. Cryodiil is farther to
the west."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:52 PM
"Southern Morrowind actually. Most people figure that out
by the exotic wildlife and plants," Rechi said. The Dunmer seemed to have
come out of nowhere, crowds were good for hiding in and making dramatic
entrances like that. "And the heat..." he added.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 06:52 PM
QUOTE
No. This is Morrowind friend, the Dunmer lands. Cryodiil
is farther to the west.
"Oh dear, my spell must've taken me much further than I had thought...
But, for now, I think I'll stay here for a while, 'cause I wouldn't make it to
the meeting anyway."
"You woudn't happen to know any place I could stay?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:55 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Jul 25 2005, 12:52 PM)
Oh dear, my spell must've taken me much further than I had
thought... But, for now, I think I'll stay here for a while, 'cause I wouldn't
make it to the meeting anyway.
"You woudn't happen to know any place I could stay?"
"Ah, no. I'm new here, and a guest of the local noble."
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 06:55 PM
Thom looked thoughtfully at around the tavern. Merrymaking and
joy was all around. It made Thom feel comforted, making Thom forget his past
and his sworn duty. Thom rubbed his hands together. He looked down at the ebony
ring on his left hand finger. The ring was special to him, and it always
reminds him of his oath and of his Brotherhood. It was very black, as black as
black could get, unmarked and smooth, but suddenly the color turned to a black
with a tiny bit of red. Thom's face suddenly switched to a very serious
expression. Thom jumped up from his chair and put his hand on Orome's hilt,
checking to make sure it was there. Thom said to Isidor in a deep dark voice,
"I must fly. Danger is near, and getting nearer. I will head it off."
Thom looked into Isidor's eyes and saw that he was confused. "I have no
time to explain, but there is trouble. Go to the guards, tell them to keep
above their guard. Go!" Thom bolted, quickly but quietly out of the tavern
and hurried north of Ald Raathim. It or they were getting near, and his pledge
demanded his intervention.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:57 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 12:55 PM)
Thom looked thoughtfully at around the tavern. Merrymaking and
joy was all around. It made Thom feel comforted, making Thom forget his past
and his sworn duty. Thom rubbed his hands together. He looked down at the ebony
ring on his left hand finger. The ring was special to him, and it always
reminds him of his oath and of his Brotherhood. It was very black, as black as
black could get, unmarked and smooth, but suddenly the color turned to a black
with a tiny bit of red. Thom's face suddenly switched to a very serious
expression. Thom jumped up from his chair and put his hand on Orome's hilt,
checking to make sure it was there. Thom said to Isidor in a deep dark voice,
"I must fly. Danger is near, and getting nearer. I will head it off."
Thom looked into Isidor's eyes and saw that he was confused. "I have no
time to explain, but there is trouble. Go to the guards, tell them to keep
above their guard. Go!" Thom bolted, quickly but quietly out of the tavern
and hurried north of Ald Raathim. It or they were getting near, and his pledge
demanded his intervention.
Isidor was bewildered, but rose to his feet and pardonded himself out of the
bar. Where was Dram when you needed him? He went to the castle, looking for
him.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 07:00 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 11:55 AM)
Thom looked thoughtfully at around the tavern. Merrymaking and
joy was all around. It made Thom feel comforted, making Thom forget his past
and his sworn duty. Thom rubbed his hands together. He looked down at the ebony
ring on his left hand finger. The ring was special to him, and it always
reminds him of his oath and of his Brotherhood. It was very black, as black as
black could get, unmarked and smooth, but suddenly the color turned to a black
with a tiny bit of red. Thom's face suddenly switched to a very serious
expression. Thom jumped up from his chair and put his hand on Orome's hilt,
checking to make sure it was there. Thom said to Isidor in a deep dark voice,
"I must fly. Danger is near, and getting nearer. I will head it off."
Thom looked into Isidor's eyes and saw that he was confused. "I have no
time to explain, but there is trouble. Go to the guards, tell them to keep
above their guard. Go!" Thom bolted, quickly but quietly out of the tavern
and hurried north of Ald Raathim. It or they were getting near, and his pledge
demanded his intervention.
The altmer seemed a little bit confused, but rented a room from the barkeeper.
Then he started to follow Isidor using his brand new invisibility enchantment
on his shirt.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:10 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 12:57 PM)
Isidor was bewildered, but rose to his feet and pardonded
himself out of the bar. Where was Dram when you needed him? He went to the
castle, looking for him.
"Hey, wait up!" Reichi said, before bolting after Isidor. He
considering following Thom, but let the Imperial handle this on his own for
now. He wondering exactly what in Oblivion was going on.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:13 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 25 2005, 01:10 PM)
"Hey, wait up!" Reichi said, before bolting after
Isidor. He considering following Thom, but let the Imperial handle this on his
own for now. He wondering exactly what in Oblivion was going on.
After thanking Anya for the resin, Shaka carried the Dragonbone Cuirass back to
his room to dry. He left his pauldrons in the armoire but kept on his bracers
and greaves.
Shaka walked outside the castle for some fresh air, and saw Isidor and Reichi,
who seemed in a rush.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 07:19 PM
Thom walked slowly back torward Ald Raathim. He had afew more
cuts and scratches, but otherwise unscathed. As bag was tied to Thom's belt,
weighed down. "I am bound to my duty, and I will never betray my
pledge" thought Thom. His ring had gone back to fully black, with no trace
of red. Thom came into town and headed to the castle. When he arrived, he
entered and looked around for Reichi or Isidor. Soon he found them and said,
"My friends, all is well. I have defeated the danger and for now Ald
Raathim will be safe. I know you are all confused, but soon I will dispel that.
But not right now. I must talk to the Lady and her head guard, but as I tell
them, you should be present. You should all know my past, atleast a little. The
danger was closer than I had hoped to town, but was dispatched. You might have
your guesses, but you shall hear all soon enough. Now, I head to my camp; any
who wish to accompany may." Thom turned exited the castle.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:19 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 25 2005, 01:10 PM)
"Hey, wait up!" Reichi said, before bolting after
Isidor. He considering following Thom, but let the Imperial handle this on his
own for now. He wondering exactly what in Oblivion was going on.
Isidor slowed down, and allowed Aki to catch up with him "Thom said there
was going to be some sort of trouble, to tell the guards. Any idea where Dram
is?"
"Very well, Thom. I believe the lady might still be resting, and I don't
know where Dram is."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 07:22 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 12:19 PM)
Thom walked slowly back torward Ald Raathim. He had afew more
cuts and scratches, but otherwise unscathed. As bag was tied to Thom's belt,
weighed down. "I am bound to my duty, and I will never betray my
pledge" thought Thom. His ring had gone back to fully black, with no trace
of red. Thom came into town and headed to the castle. When he arrived, he
entered and looked around for Reichi or Isidor. Soon he found them and said,
"My friends, all is well. I have defeated the danger and for now Ald
Raathim will be safe. I know you are all confused, but soon I will dispel that.
But not right now. I must talk to the Lady and her head guard, but as I tell
them, you should be present. You should all know my past, atleast a little. The
danger was closer than I had hoped to town, but was dispatched. You might have
your guesses, but you shall hear all soon enough. Now, I head to my camp; any
who wish to accompany may." Thom turned exited the castle.
That's interesting. But, I wonder...
He stalked after Thom.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:23 PM
"Yeah, Loranna's probablly resting, and Dram could be
anywhere," Reichi said. "So, what exactly, is this danger?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:23 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 01:19 PM)
Isidor slowed down, and allowed Aki to catch up with him
"Thom said there was going to be some sort of trouble, to tell the guards.
Any idea where Dram is?"
"Very well, Thom. I believe the lady might still be resting, and I don't
know where Dram is."
Shaka watched Thom, Isidor, and Reichi confer in the distance. The night was
cooling off from the day's heat and humidity. Shaka walked quickly across the
courtyard to talk with the werewolf and the Nord.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 07:28 PM
Thom heard Reichi and stopped. He turn and went back. "It
is not for common ears. If you really wish to know now, come with me to my
camp. There we will be away from too-open ears. " Thom looked at the small
group and smiled.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:31 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 01:28 PM)
Thom heard Reichi and stopped. He turn and went back. "It
is not for common ears. If you really wish to know now, come with me to my
camp. There we will be away from too-open ears. " Thom looked at the small
group and smiled.
Shaka said, "And here I thought the group was going to get some rest after
the battle with Raithmat. I'd like to come along, if it's all right."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:31 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 01:28 PM)
Thom heard Reichi and stopped. He turn and went back. "It
is not for common ears. If you really wish to know now, come with me to my
camp. There we will be away from too-open ears. " Thom looked at the small
group and smiled.
"Okay," Reichi said simply, prepared to follow Thom.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 07:34 PM
Thom nodded and said, "Then we go now. I have changed camps
since the assassination attempt on Reichi here, so follow me." Thom set
off out the north exit to the city and worked his way west. After afew mintues,
they arrived. Thom ignited the firewood he had gathered and fed it till it was
emitting enough light to see well. "Pull up a log to sit down. All of
you."
Thom went into the forest a small ways; he was looking for some sharp ended
sticks. After finding three of them, Thom set them in a row near his lean-to,
sticking them out of the ground.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:36 PM
Reichi sat down on a log, warily. "So, what exactly is this
danger, eh? Dark Brother hood after ya or something?" he asked.
"Maybe the Morag Tong? House Dres Pissed at ya?"
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 07:36 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 12:34 PM)
Thom nodded and said, "Then we go now. I have changed camps
since the assassination attempt on Reichi here, so follow me." Thom set
off out the north exit to the city and worked his way west. After afew mintues,
they arrived. Thom ignited the firewood he had gathered and fed it till it was
emitting enough light to see well. "Pull up a log to sit down. All of
you."
"So, how exactly did you notice me?." The altmer appeared to the log,
now completely visible.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:37 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 25 2005, 01:36 PM)
Reichi sat down on a log, warily. "So, what exactly is this
danger, eh? Dark Brother hood after ya or something?" he asked.
"Maybe the Morag Tong? House Dres Pissed at ya?"
Isidor stood, and said "No, that's you Reichi."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:40 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Jul 25 2005, 01:36 PM)
"So, how exactly did you notice me?." The altmer
appeared to the log, now completely visible.
Shaka was startled to see the altmer, but said nothing from his seat on the
other side of the campfire. Who's this, then? he thought.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Thom saw the stranger and put his hand on the hilt of Orome.
"Who are you stranger? Oh, you are the newcomer from the tavern. You are
lucky. I sense that no harm will come from you being here, but what I say is
very secret. And I say that to all of you. Do not betray my trust." Thom
untied the sack from his belt and held it in his hands. He opened it and
brought out three vampire heads, one after another. He impaled them on a stake
each and then pulled up his own log and sat. "That is the danger. Or
was."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:44 PM
"Uh huh...so, let me get this straight, theres Vampires
after you?" Reichi said, raising a eyebrow. "Like...a whole clan or
something?" Reichi asked.
He seemed to ignore the Altmer's appearance, likely because he had known of the
Altmer, through the Dagger Of Senses. Invisibility didn't block out sound, or
smell.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:49 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 25 2005, 01:44 PM)
"Uh huh...so, let me get this straight, theres Vampires
after you?" Reichi said, raising a eyebrow. "Like...a whole clan or
something?" Reichi asked.
He seemed to ignore the Altmer's appearance, likely because he had known of the
Altmer, through the Dagger Of Senses. Invisibility didn't block out sound, or
smell.
"One second," Shaka said. "Who are you, serjo?" he asked
the newcomer.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 07:50 PM
"My name is Dastril, and I'm a Spellsword. Anything else
you wanted to know?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 07:52 PM
"Quite the opposite. What I am going to tell you, only four
people know of. Besides vampires of course." Thom looked deep into the
fire and said, "I think I shall start with a story. Five years ago, an
Imperial from Cyrodiil came back from Vvardenfell to visit his parents. He
arrived to see the door bashed in." A tear rolled down Thoms cheek, but
his voice was unwavering. "He rushed in, with his sword pulled, to see his
mother dead and his father bleeding from dozens of wounds. A vampire stood over
him. The Imperial went into a rage and beheaded the vampire after minutes of
struggle. He bent down to his father and heard him say, 'One of four. Four will
meet with only two things in common, but will leave with three. Four will meet
with sorrow, and four will meet with vengence. One of four.' With that, the old
Imperial male died. In his sons arms."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:53 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Jul 25 2005, 01:50 PM)
My name is Dastril, and I'm a Spellsword. Anything else you
wanted to know?
The Argonian battlemage said, "Meaning no disrespect, but what has brought
you to Ald Raathim, and to this fire? Are you loyal to Dres Loranna, or to
those who oppose her? Or to yourself?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:55 PM
Reichi's face darkened. "Geeze, you'd think your father
could have been less mystical in talking about what the hell happened," he
said. "I [censored] hate riddles. I take it you understand its'
meaning?"
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 07:56 PM
"Some could call it a coincidence... I got lost on my way
to a meeting, and decided to take a risk of using magical means of travel. The
spell partially failed, and instead of getting there where I was meant to go, I
got to the woods nearby. Then I overheard what Thom said to Isidor in the
tavern, and decided to follow. And here I am."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:59 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Jul 25 2005, 01:56 PM)
Some could call it a coincidence... I got lost on my way
to a meeting, and decided to take a risk of using magical means of travel. The
spell partially failed, and instead of getting there where I was meant to go, I
got to the woods nearby. Then I overheard what Thom said to Isidor in the
tavern, and decided to follow. And here I am.
Shaka nodded as he listened, and decided to focus on Thom's story for now. The
newcomer might not know it, but Shaka wouldn't be surprised if the spellsword
had been meant to appear in Ald Raathim. Fate seemed to play a role in more
than one of the adventurers' lives in this town.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 08:01 PM
Another tear came down his cheek. "No, not at that moment.
Did you know that everything is predicted in one prophesy or another. Mine was
my fate. Let me continue." Thom continued to look into the fire.
"Sorrow took me first. That lasted only one day. Then vengence took my
heart. I hunted them. I found out which clan that one was from and hunted them
down. All of the paths I tread lead to one place. The fortress. Their fortress.
My rage was so great that I attacked a group of vampires, alone. Death was on
me. But the prophesy decided the battle. Three more creatures of Nirn attacked
the fortress when I did." Thom paused for a breath.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:06 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 02:01 PM)
Another tear came down his cheek. "No, not at that moment.
Did you know that everything is predicted in one prophesy or another. Mine was
my fate. Let me continue." Thom continued to look into the fire.
"Sorrow took me first. That lasted only one day. Then vengence took my
heart. I hunted them. I found out which clan that one was from and hunted them
down. All of the paths I tread lead to one place. The fortress. Their fortress.
My rage was so great that I attacked a group of vampires, alone. Death was on
me. But the prophesy decided the battle. Three more creatures of Nirn attacked
the fortress when I did." Thom paused for a breath.
"I'm sorry for your losses, Thom. . . . Who were these three creatures you
speak of?"
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 08:08 PM
*...After having her existense torn across Nirn, due to One's
unfocused Recall spell, Ami slowly begins to wake in the wee hours of the
morning...she finds herself in a small yurt with 2 others...reluctantly she
begins to rise...*
"Wh...where am I" Ami asks weakily "...wait!! One!!"
"Hey relax" says a young Breton girl "Your injuries are pretty
serious, you need time to rest"
"No...cant...must go back...One" Ami says as she slips back
unconscious
"Will she live" asks the other figure
"She'll be fine in time" says the Breton "...but how did she end
up on the snow plains? Doesn't she know how dangerous Solstheim can be?"
"Hmm...whats the One whositis she keeps asking for?" the figure asks
"I dont know...maybe thats the name of her Spear...or a companion"
the Breton answers "By any means we'll discover the answer after shes
rested" she continues "C'mon, lets go get some more firewood"
*The two figures leave out into the snow while Ami rests...uncertainty running
through her head...
*"The Last Solarian Refuge" remains, Daybreak...One regains
consciousness after sending Ami out of danger and using his magicka to destroy
the threat on his life...alone and aimless he sets off on his quest to find not
only Ami, but answers as well...even now he prepares in the underground storage
facility unaffected by the gale force winds...*
*...he quickly dawns his new lightweight blend of Ebony and Mythril Chainmail,
and the Blue Robe of Elementalism...he rearms himself with the Shifting Staff
(a neat combo weapon of Staff, Spear, and Sword) and his two rings of
Conjuration...he finally dones his Amulet of Reflect Magika and sets off on his
quest, prepared for anything...*
*...The wolf Trefist is still engaging the stranger even as day begins to
fall...he wonders about the prowess of one to be engaged against a wolf for
such a prolonged period...exhausted and out of options he bolts across the
plains as the stranger looks on...*
"Run, run little wolf...no one ever does get away from Uniqua" she
smirks
*...the stranger sets off in the direction of Trefist...*
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 08:11 PM
"Together, we fought our way through the fortress, slaying
all vampires that dared to come near. Our final and most fercious battle was in
the forge, deep into the lair. There we slayed the final enemy. It was then
that we all looked at eachother in full, and knew the prophesy had come true.
The vampire smith had been working on melting a block of ebony. Suddenly we saw
a vision, four black rings, glowing red; a block of ebony, a pile of vampire
dust, and blood were sitting on the table beside the rings. We knew what we had
to do. We sprinkled the dust onto the ebony. Then we each cut our hands letting
our blood drip upon it. Then we made the rings." Thom held out his hand.
"This ring is one of those four. I will tell of it more in a minute."
Thom sighed, but his face glowed with honor. "We made a sacred oath in
that forge. To hunt all vampires, regardless, and to keep to our new
Brotherhood. We came to that place in sorrow and in vengence. We left with
family and new found power."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:15 PM
"Interesting," Reichi said, clasping his hands
together. "Shame you weren't around for when we cleaned out Balmora, you'd
have enjoyed that."
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 08:20 PM
"You are wondering about the rings and our power. Well, our
power was great indeed. Our goal was to fight all vampires, but we needed help
beyond ourselves. I am a normal being. Nothing special, except one thing. I may
fall to Blight or other diseases, but I will never fall to Vampirism. We were
granted it's immunity. By what or who, we shall never know." Thom smiled
and looked at his hand. "The rings are mearly tools for the four."
Thom looked at Shaka. "One is named Lugrom; he is a Nord. One is named
Nomre; he is a Breton. The last is named Yaelinth; he is a Dunmer. We became The
Harbingers. The rings are, of course, ebony. But whenever a vampire is
near, it turns shades of red. The shade depends on the distance and strength.
That is what I saw in the tavern. I knew the town was in danger. So I stopped
it. That was my oath and I shall ever uphold the oath of The Harbingers."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:24 PM
That's an impressive story, Thom. . . . Thanks to the
Nerevarine, whoever she or he was, I don't think you need fear the Blight; but
it's great that you can't become a vampire. I was never solely a vampire hunter
myself; I managed to survive a few in the process of exploring dwemer ruins and
tombs.
"So what happened to your three comrades?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 08:26 PM
"Only four people have known of the sacred group named The
Harbingers, and those were their members...until now. We do keep in touch and
journey together when the need is great, but we are powerful warriors against
Vampirism. Vampires know of our existance and constantly wish to rid themselves
of us, but they are afraid. They have named us Heralds of Death." Thom
looked at each of the members of the group and said "That is part of my
story. You wished to know, and now you know. Some of you might not believe it,
but it is true. I am a Ranger, but I am also a Vampire Hunter. There are three
heads to prove it." Thom smiled and waited for the responses.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:36 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 02:26 PM)
"Only four people have known of the sacred group named The
Harbingers, and those were their members...until now. We do keep in touch and
journey together when the need is great, but we are powerful warriors against
Vampirism. Vampires know of our existance and constantly wish to rid themselves
of us, but they are afraid. They have named us Heralds of Death." Thom
looked at each of the members of the group and said "That is part of my
story. You wished to know, and now you know. Some of you might not believe it,
but it is true. I am a Ranger, but I am also a Vampire Hunter. There are three
heads to prove it." Thom smiled and waited for the responses.
Isidor had sat in silence until now. "So, why have you come to Ald
Rathiam?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 08:41 PM
Thom laughed. "My first conversation with Shaka was asking
if you had seen my Ranger friend named Nylus. I was here, resting after looking
for him. With the Blue Dawn, I have not seen a Vampire for a few months. Until
now. Vamp Bane with forever shine against vampires."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:47 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 02:41 PM)
Thom laughed. "My first conversation with Shaka was asking
if you had seen my Ranger friend named Nylus. I was here, resting after looking
for him. With the Blue Dawn, I have not seen a Vampire for a few months. Until
now. Vamp Bane with forever shine against vampires."
Shaka was silent for a moment, pondering. "I haven't mentioned this to
you, Thom, and maybe you know already. There are rumors that House Dres has
vampires within it, all the way to the top. Loranna has no connections with
such, I believe, nor would her allies -- Dres Minsero, Dres Vendama,
Obael."
"I've also heard rumors that the Telvanni are in bed with the vamps, but
the Telvanni on Vvardenfell were decimated by the Blue Dawn. Some remain on the
mainland here."
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 08:52 PM
Thom looked at the ground and then at Shaka. "Loranna has
no traces of vampire in anyway, nor does any in this town. But know that The
Harbingers stop for no vampire. Dres, Hlaalu, Indoril, Telvanni, even Redoran.
Makes no difference. The vampires you talk of are in the most danger. The
Brotherhood hates Vampires with power over people more than anything walking
Nirn. They will meet there end at our hand eventually."
"In some ways, it is fortunate that these three came when they did. I hear
that Lady Loranna is fortifying the town against undead and hostile creatures.
A skilled mage can use these heads as wards for the town."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:05 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 02:52 PM)
In some ways, it is fortunate that these three came when
they did. I hear that Lady Loranna is fortifying the town against undead and
hostile creatures. A skilled mage can use these heads as wards for the
town.
"I don't know much about wards, Thom, but it sounds as if we should bag
these up and take them to the castle then."
Shaka added, "I have alarm-type wards set into my left arm, but that's the
extent of my knowledge." He removed a bracer to show the Glass beads set
into his scales.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 09:07 PM
"Yes, we should take them to the castle. They are stinking
up my camp." Thom placed the heads back into the bag and said, "Well,
follow me back to town. We shall be there shortly." A short walk lead them
to the entrance to the town, then to the castle.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:13 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 03:07 PM)
"Yes, we should take them to the castle. They are stinking
up my camp." Thom placed the heads back into the bag and said, "Well,
follow me back to town. We shall be there shortly." A short walk lead them
to the entrance to the town, then to the castle.
Dastril had decided to call it a night, so the spellsword returned to his
tavern room.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 09:17 PM
"Since my confession, almost all I have heard is silence.
Surprising? Shocking?" said Thom as he walked. "I am the same person
I was alittle while ago, but now I am fully revealed."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:18 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 25 2005, 03:05 PM)
I don't know much about wards, Thom, but it sounds as if
we should bag these up and take them to the castle then.
Shaka added, "I have alarm-type wards set into my left arm, but that's the
extent of my knowledge." He removed a bracer to show the Glass beads
set into his scales.
"Thats handy..." Reichi muttered. "They even vaguely resemble
scales due to color..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:21 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 03:17 PM)
Since my confession, almost all I have heard is silence.
Surprising? Shocking?" said Thom as he walked. "I am the same person
I was alittle while ago, but now I am fully revealed.
"Are vampires hunting you still? Will they come here?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:22 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 25 2005, 03:18 PM)
Thats handy..." Reichi muttered. "They even
vaguely resemble scales due to color...
As they walked back to town, Shaka nodded to Reichi and said, "They're
only active when I sleep, but they're a general threat alarm."
Shaka then spoke to Thom. "In a way, I can see that the role of Ranger
could go with being a vampire hunter. You're serving the cause of Life either
way, the natural versus the unnatural."
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 09:27 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 02:21 PM)
Are vampires hunting you still? Will they come here?
"Only the bravest of the brave try to hunt the Heralds of Death. My
current strength is just that of a mortal man, but against vampiric foes, my
strength is tenfold. There will be no problems if vampires attack us. Then you
will see how I truely am in combat. When you first see the terrible power the
Four hold, you will make extra precautions not to become a vampire." Thom
smiled. "You know, it is possible we might meet The Thief, The Warrior, or
The Mage in our travels."
"Yes, Shaka. You know of my passion. Balance. And revenge. There will
always be vampires, but that mean there will always be The Harbingers."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:28 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 03:27 PM)
Only the bravest of the brave try to hunt the Heralds of
Death. My current strength is just that of a mortal man, but against vampiric
foes, my strength is tenfold. There will be no problems if vampires attack us.
Then you will see how I truely am in combat. When you first see the terrible
power the Four hold, you will make extra precautions not to become a
vampire." Thom smiled. "You know, it is possible we might meet The
Thief, The Warrior, or The Mage in our travels.
"Well, that's taking away from our fun, isn't it?" He laughed and
clapped Thom on the shoulder "I like you, Thom. I don't like many
Imperials, but I like you."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:32 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 03:27 PM)
"Yes, Shaka. You know of my passion. Balance. And revenge. There will
always be vampires, but that mean there will always be The Harbingers."
"Unless those rings grant you the ability to live eternally, that
statement is untrue Thom," Reichi said. "Unless you intend to pass it
down to your descendants or something."
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 09:34 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 02:28 PM)
Well, that's taking away from our fun, isn't it?" He
laughed and clapped Thom on the shoulder "I like you, Thom. I don't like
many Imperials, but I like you.
"You are good in my mind too, Isidor. And are you all. Never have I found
people I trust so well that I have only known for such a short time." Thom
smiled.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 09:38 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 25 2005, 02:32 PM)
Unless those rings grant you the ability to live
eternally, that statement is untrue Thom," Reichi said. "Unless you
intend to pass it down to your descendants or something.
"There will always be a Harbinger. Descendants or selected. But know this,
if there are no Harbingers left but one, he will live until there are more.
Whatever granted us this power knows what it wants. It wants vampirism
destroyed. There will always be a Harbinger and at least one Vamp Bane will
survive."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:42 PM
Reichi flashed a wolfish grin. "Or perhaps, it wishes to
propagate the hunt."
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 09:44 PM
"I am mearly a tool, though I am a willing tool" Thom
said.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:45 PM
That evening, the others had gone to tell Loranna about the
vampire hunters and possible wards. Shaka stood in his room and saw the rain
begin to fall.
Wearing only breeches, Shaka walked out to the castle battlements, then climbed
higher, to a roof. He stood with his eyes closed and head tilted back.
It was a true summer rain in Ald Raathim, but without lightning. The Glass,
Ebony, Dreugh shell, and hardwood in his ears gleamed as the water washed over
Shaka. The rain fell, now vertical, now sideways.
On impulse, Shaka ran to the edge of the pitched roof and out over the walls.
He invoked Slowfall and drifted to the courtyard below, hitting the
cobblestones running.
Shaka ran to the bay and continued atop the water, grinning in exultation. He
had cast the Water Walking spell. He ran, parallel to the beach but not caring
whether to west or east.
Knowing a few mage spells could be like that on a good day, feeling like you
would live forever.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:51 AM
Isidor took it upon himself to tell Loranna of the Vampires, and
of Thom's strange tale. He made his way over to her quarters, and knocked on
the door. "Dres Loranna?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:59 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 07:51 PM)
Isidor took it upon himself to tell Loranna of the Vampires, and
of Thom's strange tale. He made his way over to her quarters, and knocked on
the door. "Dres Loranna?"
Loranna looks up from the paperwork that had been making her frown. She gets up
and opens the door, the annoyance at her reports fading as she regards Isidor
curiously.
"Yes dear, what is it?" she asks. "You're fully recovered from
our little foray earlier, yes?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 07:51 PM)
Isidor took it upon himself to tell Loranna of the Vampires, and
of Thom's strange tale. He made his way over to her quarters, and knocked on
the door. "Dres Loranna?"
After a while, Shaka had had a good run. He turned for shore, and the spell
wore off. He plunged into the bay as it did, and swam the rest of the way to
the beach.
Shaka ran back to the castle, checking in with guards who raised their eyebrows
at the sight of the Argonian but waved him through.
Shaka towelled off in his room and changed into a robe. Perhaps others of the
group were talking to Loranna by now. He decided to check in with her.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 25 2005, 07:59 PM)
Loranna looks up from the paperwork that had been making her
frown. She gets up and opens the door, the annoyance at her reports fading
as she regards Isidor curiously.
"Yes dear, what is it?" she asks. "You're fully recovered
from our little foray earlier, yes?"
"Yes, yes. After a few sandwiches and a few waters. I've come to inquire
about something a little bit more important. Do you remember Thom, the ranger
that was following our group?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 08:03 PM)
Yes, yes. After a few sandwiches and a few waters. I've
come to inquire about something a little bit more important. Do you remember
Thom, the ranger that was following our group?
Shaka paused and knocked on the doorjamb to let the two know he was there.
After inclining his head to Loranna and nodding to Isidor, Shaka stood silently
by.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 08:03 PM)
Yes, yes. After a few sandwiches and a few waters. I've
come to inquire about something a little bit more important. Do you remember
Thom, the ranger that was following our group?
Loranna briefly remembers her brief time in Narsis when Isidor mentions having
some water. The memory of drinking from the fingerbowl makes her feel
embarrassed all over again.
"Not mead?" she asks, covering her embarrassement with her surprise.
"And he briefly introduced himself to me earlier, but I haven't really
gotten to know him yet. Why? What's going on?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 25 2005, 08:06 PM)
Loranna briefly remembers her brief time in Narsis when Isidor
mentions having some water. The memory of drinking from the fingerbowl
makes her feel embarrassed all over again.
"Not mead?" she asks, covering her embarrassement with her
surprise. "And he briefly introduced himself to me earlier, but I
haven't really gotten to know him yet. Why? What's going on?"
"I ust didn't really want any this morning. Well, about Thom..." he
recounts what Thom had told the group.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 08:09 PM)
"I just didn't really want any this morning. Well, about
Thom..." he recounts what Thom had told the group.
Shaka watched the two. After his run, he was tempted to sweep the papers off
Loranna's desk and . . .
Well, she was looking good, that was all. He smiled wryly at the thought.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:12 AM
Loranna nods to Shaka as he enters, then listens to Isidor's
story.
" ... So, let me see if I have this straight," she says when Isidor
finishes. "Thom is part of a small group of dedicated vampire hunters, who
have rings which let them detect vampires and who seem to be working at the
behest of a higher power, and there were some vampires around the other night
that he killed? Have I missed anything big?"
She looks at Shaka as well as Isidor questioningly.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 25 2005, 08:12 PM)
Loranna nods to Shaka as he enters, then listens to Isidor's
story.
" ... So, let me see if I have this straight," she says when Isidor
finishes. "Thom is part of a small group of dedicated vampire
hunters, who have rings which let them detect vampires and who seem to be
working at the behest of a higher power, and there were some vampires around
the other night that he killed? Have I missed anything big?"
She looks at Shaka as well as Isidor questioningly.
"Not that I can remember."
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 08:13 PM)
Not that I can remember.
"That's about it, Dres Loranna," confirmed Shaka. "I've never
heard of a Ranger who was also a vampire hunter, but Thom is very confident
about it."
"I hope you don't have colleagues with ties to vampires; things could get
complicated around here. Or we could attempt to get Thom to temper his zeal. It
might be difficult, though."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 25 2005, 08:17 PM)
That's about it, Dres Loranna," confirmed
Shaka. "I've never heard of a Ranger who was also a vampire hunter,
but Thom is very confident about it.
"I hope you don't have colleagues with ties to vampires; things could get
complicated around here. Or we could attempt to get Thom to temper his
zeal. It might be difficult, though."
"We cured the only mer to contract vampirism in our group a while
ago," Loranna says, with a wry expression. "Right at the same time
when we beat down the vampires who had taken Balmora after Hogithum."
She shrugs a little. "Vampires are people - people who either got caught
without any sort of cure disease magic for days after meeting another vampire,
or else people who thought vampirism was something worth keeping. Seems you
meet more from the latter school of thought than the former, though."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:29 AM
Anya was walking along the castle halls, after fixing her
equipment and getting in some more archery practice. She was feeling quite good
about her skills, and thought that she could comfortably use it in a fight now.
Hearing a few of her companions, she headed towards Loranna's room and saw
Isidor and Shaka there as well. Catching the last part about a ranger vampire
hunter, she looked up.
"A vampire hunter, here in Ald Raathim, is there something I missed while
couped up in my room?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:32 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 25 2005, 08:29 PM)
Hearing a few of her companions, she headed towards Loranna's
room and saw Isidor and Shaka there as well. Catching the last part about a
ranger vampire hunter, she looked up.
"A vampire hunter, here in Ald Raathim, is there something I missed while
couped up in my room?"
"Evening, Anya. I don't know how much chance you've had to talk with Thom,
but it turns out he's a vampire-hunter as well as a ranger. I'll shut up for a
second so the others can fill you in better."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:33 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 25 2005, 08:32 PM)
Evening, Anya. I don't know how much chance you've
had to talk with Thom, but it turns out he's a vampire-hunter as well as a
ranger. I'll shut up for a second so the others can fill you in
better.
"I'm still learning myself about this," Loranna says. "Hello
Anya; how are you doing?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 02:41 AM
Thom knocked on the door to the room where the group had
gathered, dicussing him. He heard their doubt, and didn't blame them. Thom
entered and looked at the group. Their faces told the story. "Let me
explain more. What I said seems large and grand and, in some aspect, divine.
But that is not the case."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 25 2005, 06:33 PM)
I'm still learning myself about this," Loranna
says. "Hello Anya; how are you doing?
"Quite well, thank you." Anya averted her eyes, still not comfortablw
with her. She settle herself down so she could listen to Thom's explanation.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 08:41 PM)
Thom knocked on the door to the room where the group had
gathered, dicussing him. He heard their doubt, and didn't blame them. Thom
entered and looked at the group. Their faces told the story. "Let me
explain more. What I said seems large and grand and, in some aspect, divine.
But that is not the case."
Loranna notices Anya's expression but doesn't comment; no point in pushing
things.
"Hello Thom; please, go on," she says, motioning for wine to be
brought for everyone. "I'm curious to hear more."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 02:55 AM
Thom looked into each of there eyes in turn and said, "I
said the word tenfold, which was the entirely wrong word. Yes, the rings detect
vampires, and yes, we are immune to vampirism. The Four get more powerful
against vampires, yes, but not to the extent I accidentally spoke about. Right
now, I am a completely normal man. Killed with one good hit. But against
vampires, the Four can endure more damage and deal greater blows. Three or four
vampires at a time is difficult, but possible for us. More than five will mean
our doom." Thom looked at the group. "As for the prophesy, everything
is prophesized in one way or another. Whoever is pulling the strings behind the
Four will not show itself. We chose our destiny we formed our
Brotherhood."
Posted by: One87xe Today, 02:57 AM
*...the Yurt Solstheim...as morning turns into afternoon Ami
finally finds the strength to rise from the mat...staggering she re-equips
herself and is attempting to leave when the strangers return...*
"Hey...what are you doing out of---" the Breton starts
*Before she can finish she finds Ami's Spear at her throat...*
"Wh...where am I" Ami asks
"Your on Solstheim...in our Yurt to be precise...now if you dont mind
putting your weapon lower..." the Breton states as she moves the tip away
from her neck
"I...I have to go back...must go back..." Ami says
"Well I really dont think your in any position to travel, but if you must
I'll accompany you as far as Fort Frostmouth...there you can find healers and
transportation to wherever it is you need to go" the Breton continues
"Very...well...I apologize for earlier...my names Ami by the way" Ami
said
"Oh, I see...well I'm called Sona and that's Hurst" Sona says
*...the Nordic gentleman in the corner gives a nod...
"Pleased...to meet you..." Ami says "shall we..."
*Ami and Sona begin to leave the Yurt...*
"Wait..." says Hurst "You'd best to be careful...theres a feirce
storm a brewing...I'd wait if I were you"
"No...must go..." Ami says
"She seems pretty determined Hurst...keep an eye on the place while I'm
gone" Sona states
"I'd keep my guard up if I were you, Sona I dont feel right about this
one..." Hurst grumbles as the pair walk off
*...as Ami and her traveling companion set of for Fort Frostmouth, One is
finding his way to Cyrodiil City...*
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:02 AM
"The way I told the story was a very simplified version of
the events." continued Thom. "It was much more mystic than I
described. See, each of the other Three had the same experience I did. They all
lost loved ones to vampires. We came together there, in that forge, vengeful,
but we left with a bond. Whether it was forced on us, or no, it is done and we
wished that. As for the visions, I cannot answer. When we made the oath, we
were still angry beyond anger, but we were calm. I have never seen a vampire
that did not attack on sight. I might just have never seen the right one, but
all the ones I have killed gave in to the thrist." Thom took an empty
chair and looked over the group. "I will answer any questions that any
have."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 09:02 PM)
The way I told the story was a very simplified version of
the events." continued Thom. "It was much more mystic than I
described. See, each of the other Three had the same experience I did. They all
lost loved ones to vampires. We came together there, in that forge, vengeful,
but we left with a bond. Whether it was forced on us, or no, it is done and we
wished that. As for the visions, I cannot answer. When we made the oath, we
were still angry beyond anger, but we were calm. I have never seen a vampire
that did not attack on sight. I might just have never seen the right one, but
all the ones I have killed gave in to the thrist." Thom took an empty
chair and looked over the group. "I will answer any questions that any
have.
Thom's story has Loranna feeling somewhat bemused; she wasn't quite sure what
to make of all this. Then again, she had heard - and lived through - stranger
events.
" ... Well, one question for you," Loranna asks. "Supposing you
did meet a vampire that had come to regret their state, or by some chance had
not chosen to be a vampire in the first place and was trying not to give in to
the bloodthirst. What would you and your companions do then?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 25 2005, 09:06 PM)
Thom's story has Loranna feeling somewhat bemused; she wasn't
quite sure what to make of all this. Then again, she had heard - and
lived through - stranger events.
" ... Well, one question for you," Loranna asks.
"Supposing you did meet a vampire that had come to regret their state, or
by some chance had not chosen to be a vampire in the first place and was trying
not to give in to the bloodthirst. What would you and your companions do
then?"
While Loranna was asking this, Shaka glanced over to Anya and tried to reassure
her with his look. If you trust me, then trust her as well, he thought.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:10 AM
Thom stared at the wall. There was a long silence. Thom finally
answered. "I do not know. It is something that we do not expect. If I met
one in that situation, I would have to rely on the wisdom of my companions. I
do feel remorse for them even through all. It is possible that whatever gave us
this power is using us for its own means, and not for the betterment of the
world. That is The Four's goal."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 09:10 PM)
Thom stared at the wall. There was a long silence. Thom finally
answered. "I do not know. It is something that we do not expect. If I met
one in that situation, I would have to rely on the wisdom of my companions. I
do feel remorse for them even through all. It is possible that whatever gave us
this power is using us for its own means, and not for the betterment of the
world. That is The Four's goal."
"I don't mean to be rude, but I'd be a bit pensive being the pawn of a
power I didn't understand," Loranna comments dryly. "Or in being a
pawn of any sort for that matter ... have you or your companions ever tried to
learn the source of your abilities? Any idea where they spring from at
all?"
She mulls over what Thom has said so far, wondering what his fellow Harbingers
are like.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:21 AM
At that moment the dimension of space the conversation and those
partaking therein occupied was made to allow the presence of a cloaked Breton,
which is to say he arrived unexpectedly, probably walking up silently while the
others were talking.
“I would inquire,” the Breton interjected, “how it is that you are able to
combat vampires so efficiently.”
Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:23 AM
Rymlin had escaped the prison, but not the city. He had
enchanted the lock on the door before leaving, and it would take either a
powerful mage or a master thief to enter the prison. He was counting on at
least an hour before the entire town was on the lookout for him. Moving as
hastily as possible, without being conspicuous, he made his way to a small back
alley behind the tavern. There, he rumaged through the various item he had
removed from the evidence chest. Searching in the darkness of the alleyway, his
fingers came over a soft, smooth material. He pulled out a hooded black robe.
Reaching in again, he produced a dark purple scarf, with crimson embroidery. He
dressed himself in the robe, and wrapped the scarf around his mouth, covering
all but his eyes. "Well, what to do with the rest?" muttered Rymlin,
looking at the rest of his trinkets and enchantments. "Most will have to
stay I suppose." With that, he put on every ring and amulet he could fit,
and took his purse. Regretfully, Rymlin left the alleyway, leaving a small
fortune in various magical instruments behind him. Finding his way to the boat,
Rymlin stepped aboard, and opened his purse before the sailor. "One
thousand drakes are yours if we sail for Ald Raathim immediately. Five hundred
now, five hundred when we reach the shore." said Rymlin, drawing shut the
hefty purse. "What say you?"
The boatman became weak in the knees at the sight of so much gold. "Why of
course, anything you ask. I'd be glad to help." the Dunmer held out a
grubby cloth sack, which Rymlin took "Sort it out as we go, I wouldn't
want to keep you waiting." said the mer, moving to the ship's mast, and
beginning to undo the knots holding down the sail. "We'll have you there
in no time at all!"
Rymlin went into the cabin and began sorting the gold. For the sake of speed,
he placed all 1,000 septims into the pouch, He then lay down in the bunk,
waiting for his arrival, and trying to imagine what he would do next.
A day and a half later, Rymlin stepped onto the dock of Ald Raathim. He
imagined that he would be safe in Dres territory for some time. The first order
of business was to procure some quarters for the night, which was fast
approaching. Finding the nearest tavern, he sat down at the bar and undid his
scarf.
"What would ye like?" said a large Dunmer "We have ev'ry ting ye
needs, Flin, Matze, Suja..."
"Comberry juice, and some scuttle." said Rymlin, in no mood to for
talk.
The barkeep looked somewhat frustrated and said in a sarcastic tone "Rie
away sir." as he went off to fetch the order.
Rymlin placed his gold on the bar as his food arrived. "How much for a
room?" he asked, putting a fork into this scuttle.
"Fifty drakes, good fer one night."
Rymlin placed the money on the bar, and ate his meal, lost in thought.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 25 2005, 07:08 PM)
While Loranna was asking this, Shaka glanced over to Anya and
tried to reassure her with his look. If you trust me, then trust her as
well, he thought.
Anya saw Shaka glance her way, but didn't acknowledge him.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 03:24 AM
*...The Westernmost Great Bridge...Cyrodiil...as One approaches
the city he makes his way across to a small Tavern called "The Green
Flask"...a frequent hangout of charactors of the night...the smell of
Skooma and Mead can be smelled even down the block...as One enters the Tavern,
he notices very few people for such a delightful spot...the scent of death,
however, hangs heavy in the air...*
"Evening, barkeep...rather slow night wouldn't you say?"
"Ahh...it comes and goes..." the barkeep answers
*...not entirely convinced of his honesty, One probes deeper...*
"Hmm...so I guess you wouldn't know where the gambling action is?"
"...couldn't help you..." the barkeep responds
*...impatient and on edge One grabs the barkeep by his neck and slams him into
the bar...*
"Now...maybe you can help me...Shape One"
*...the Shifting Staff assumes its first form: an Ebony Staff with the bust of
a Ram upon it...the rams eyes glow with fire...the barkeep can feel the heat
resonating within...*
"Wait...I...ok...ok..." the barkeep screams as he grabs for a
selected bottle of Flin "...downstairs..now put that thing away!!"
*...One says the incantation and the Staff resumes its original form...he drops
the barkeep and proceeds downstairs...the stink of death is nearly overwhelming...when
he reaches the bottom he is startled to find a door nearly half his size...as
he proceeds through a putridly grotesque fat Vampire sets resting upon two
logs...there appears to be a teleportation device of some kind behind him...One
proceeds with his Shehai at the ready...*
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:28 AM
"Just one more mystery" Thom said to the Breton.
"I have thought long about my oath and my Brothers, and it has been eating
at my heart. Something is controlling us. I wish to learn what is doing this to
me. Even if it costs me my powers, I wish to learn who's pawn I am." Thom
stared at the floor. "I need to get ahold of the other three. Hold a
council."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 07:28 PM)
Just one more mystery" Thom said to the Breton.
"I have thought long about my oath and my Brothers, and it has been eating
at my heart. Something is controlling us. I wish to learn what is doing this to
me. Even if it costs me my powers, I wish to learn who's pawn I am." Thom
stared at the floor. "I need to get ahold of the other three. Hold a
council.
Arynel eyed Thom for a moment.
“Tell me, if you would,” the Breton said, “why hunt vampires at all? Simply for
the sake of revenge?”
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:39 AM
Thom looked confused. Never had he hesitated to hunt the
vampires. Neither did the others. The question left him deeply beside himself.
"I...I don't know." The vision and the voice in his head seemed so
right that he never questions it. But now, for the first time he looked at his
reasons. "The voice said for the protection of the world. I don't know
what I am doing." Suddenly there was the same voice in his head that had
been there many years ago. Its said, "Don't listen to them. They do not
know what has happened to you and they care not. Heed my words." Thom
looked at the ring and said, "It has controlled me. I need help."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 07:39 PM)
Thom looked confused. Never had he hesitated to hunt the
vampires. Neither did the others. The question left him deeply beside himself.
"I...I don't know." The vision and the voice in his head seemed so
right that he never questions it. But now, for the first time he looked at his
reasons. "The voice said for the protection of the world. I don't know
what I am doing." Suddenly there was the same voice in his head that had
been there many years ago. Its said, "Don't listen to them. They do not
know what has happened to you and they care not. Heed my words." Thom
looked at the ring and said, "It has controlled me. I need help."
Arynel nodded solemnly, and then looked Thom in the eye.
“Would you be free of this if you were able?” The Breton inquired. “Many times
a hunger of such force as this, even if misunderstood, becomes a drive so
powerful that to end it would destroy the man who houses it.”
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:45 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 09:39 PM)
Thom looked confused. Never had he hesitated to hunt the
vampires. Neither did the others. The question left him deeply beside himself.
"I...I don't know." The vision and the voice in his head seemed so
right that he never questions it. But now, for the first time he looked at his
reasons. "The voice said for the protection of the world. I don't know
what I am doing." Suddenly there was the same voice in his head that had
been there many years ago. Its said, "Don't listen to them. They do not
know what has happened to you and they care not. Heed my words." Thom
looked at the ring and said, "It has controlled me. I need help."
Loranna's expression softens as she sees the confused, conflicted look in
Thom's eyes.
"It might help to take the ring off, keep it away from you," she
suggests. "I'm not certain though. And we still don't know who or what is
behind your abilities ..."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:50 AM
Thom looked at Loranna and saw compassion. Thom put his fingers
about it and tugged alittle. The voice came back, angry. OBEY. You are
mine and no others! Keep the ring on! Thom stopped for a moment, but
finally took full control of himself. He ripped off the ring.
Everything happened so fast. When the ring came off his ringer, it broke into
two pieces. Then, instantly, Thom was on the ground, unconsious.
In his forced sleep, Thom saw the owner of the voice. It was an ancient
vampire, sitting on a stone carved lie a throne. He was angry. Thom saw his
mind, for a brief second. He wished us to kill all rivals. He had used the
others. Killed them for disobedience. But he could not reach Thom anymore.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 09:50 PM)
Thom looked at Loranna and saw compassion. Thom put his fingers
about it and tugged alittle. The voice came back, angry. OBEY. You are
mine and no others! Keep the ring on! Thom stopped for a moment, but
finally took full control of himself. He ripped off the ring.
Everything happened so fast. When the ring came off his ringer, it broke into
two pieces. Then, instantly, Thom was on the ground, unconsious.
In his forced sleep, Thom saw the owner of the voice. It was an ancient
vampire, sitting on a stone carved lie a throne. He was angry. Thom saw his
mind, for a brief second. He wished us to kill all rivals. He had used the
others. Killed them for disobedience. But he could not reach Thom anymore.
Loranna thinks to herself Next time, let the Breton make the suggestions
girl as she swiftly goes to Thom's side, checking him over.
" ... He's alive ..." she says, casting what healing magic she
thought would help Thom in his condition. She looks over at the broken ring,
grimacing.
" ... Next time, remind me to suggest acting cautiously first," she
mutters.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 04:03 AM
Thom awoke soon after the spells were cast. Tears came from his
eyes once again, but he kept his composure. "It is done." Thom sat
against the wall, and told them what he saw. Ending he said, "The final
thing I saw in the mind of the Ancient Vampire, was my father standing to the right
of him; I was his pawn the whole time. But it is no more." Thom wiped his
eyes and stared at the wall.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 25 2005, 10:00 PM)
Loranna thinks to herself Next time, let the Breton make the
suggestions girl as she swiftly goes to Thom's side, checking him over.
" ... He's alive ..." she says, casting what healing magic she
thought would help Thom in his condition. She looks over at the broken
ring, grimacing.
" ... Next time, remind me to suggest acting cautiously first," she
mutters.
Isidor had watched the situation unfold, a bemused look on his face. "You
certainly have an effect over people, Arynel." he says, looking at the
Breton.
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:12 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 10:03 PM)
Thom awoke soon after the spells were cast. Tears came from his
eyes once again, but he kept his composure. "It is done." Thom sat
against the wall, and told them what he saw. Ending he said, "The final
thing I saw in the mind of the Ancient Vampire, was my father standing to the
right of him; I was his pawn the whole time. But it is no more." Thom
wiped his eyes and stared at the wall.
"Thom, I'm sorry," said Shaka. "Do you mean that the vampire ...
converted your father long ago, when your mother was killed? Or that your
father was his willing servant?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 04:12 AM
"I fear that he would have driven me to harm some of you.
It is very fortunate that Aryvel spoke when he did. I now have one more Vampire
to kill." Thom tried to stand, but couldn't at the moment.
Thom looked at Shaka and said, "Thank you. He was turned that day. I
didn't see it, and I wouldn't have. He betrayed my family. I now have two more
Vampires to kill."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 08:07 PM)
Isidor had watched the situation unfold, a bemused look on his
face. "You certainly have an effect over people, Arynel." he says,
looking at the Breton.
Arynel stared discerningly at Isidor for a moment.
“People cheer when the lord of the manor is present, and people curse at the
criminal when he is caught,” the Breton said, “People are as they will be.”
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:13 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 10:03 PM)
Thom awoke soon after the spells were cast. Tears came from his
eyes once again, but he kept his composure. "It is done." Thom sat
against the wall, and told them what he saw. Ending he said, "The final
thing I saw in the mind of the Ancient Vampire, was my father standing to the
right of him; I was his pawn the whole time. But it is no more." Thom
wiped his eyes and stared at the wall.
Loranna puts a comforting hand on Thom's shoulder, giving her best reassuring
smile.
Even as she does, she thinks to herself that Thom's ordeal is probably not over
yet ...
Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:14 AM
Rymlin looked at his food, and his mind began to slip. He had
lost almost everything he had now, just like back then...
--------------------------------------------------
Rymlin was sixteen again, and he was returning home from his "honest"
work. Looking down the canton street, he saw a group of ordinators standing
outside a house. "I wonder what they're doing... someone must have been
murdered. The temple never sends that many guards for us peasants." Rymlin
said to himself, walking down the street with some groceries. Coming closer,
Rymlin saw that they were at his house. He dropped the sack and began to run,
coming up to his door, one of the golden-clad warriors grabbed the back of his
shirt and held him back.
Regarding Rymlin through his sculptured mask, he asked in a voice reeking with
misplaced authority "What do you think you're doing? This is temple
business. Get out of here son, it's got nothing to do with you." the
ordinator threw him back, and resumed his position at the door.
"That's my house!" shouted Rymlin, standing up and trying again to
pass the guard. "Where's my mother? What happened to her?" Rymlin
began to pull in the guard's grasp, the threads of his shirt tearing as he
struggled.
"Your mother has been killed, under order of the Temple. By the mercy of
Almsivi, she was sacrificed for the greater good." said an aged priest,
placing his hand on the shoulder of the Ordinator, causing him to release his
grasp. "Her condition was a threat to all of Vivec, but I assure you, she
passed quickly and painlessly." the priest looked at Rymlin, as he said
these words, gauging the boy's reaction.
Rymlin was on his hands and knees, tears streaming from his face. "Mercy?
Is that what you call it?" Rymlin said, his hair surrounding his face. He
began to breathe harder, his eyes began to glow. "Is there no mercy for
the weak?"
The priest took a step back and gasped as Rymlin arose. "Vivec shield
us!" the mer exclaimed, as Rymlin rose, his face consumed with hatred, his
red eyes turned almost black.
The boy's hand glowed with a blue flame, as he thrust it into the priest's
stomach. The man screamed and fell back, the shape of a hand burned into his
gut. An ordinator was quick to react, and swung his mace into the back of
Rymlin's head, knocking the boy unconscious.
--------------------------------------------------
About five minutes after appearing to doze off, Rymlin awoke violently from his
memory, unleashing a telekinetic wave that shattered every bottle within ten
feet of him. The mer quickly stood, and hastily retreated to his room, shutting
the door behind him, and locking it with every means at his disposal. Breathing
heavily, he sat down on the bed, and looked at his hands. Staring at the ground,
Rymlin sat, thinking about his past, and trying his best not to recall any
more. He lay down in his bed, and consumed a small vial of liquid. In no time,
he was asleep.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 25 2005, 10:13 PM)
Arynel stared discerningly at Isidor for a moment.
“People cheer when the lord of the manor is present, and people curse at the
criminal when he is caught,” the Breton said, “People are as they will be.”
"But what happens when the lord of the manor, is the
criminal?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:19 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 08:16 PM)
"But what happens when the lord of the manor, is the
criminal?"
Arynel answered without pause.
“I asked you this same question, or a variant thereof, just a few days ago.”
The Breton raised his brow for an instant.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 04:22 AM
"I don't know about the rest of you, but I need a stiff
drink." Thom finally stood. His strength quickly return. He felt as though
a great burden was lifted from his back. Thom looked around and smiled.
"Mysteries solved in a very short time. Long beginnings make short endings
I guess. I will pay for the first round or two."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 10:22 PM)
I don't know about the rest of you, but I need a stiff
drink. Thom finally stood. His strength quickly return. He felt as though a
great burden was lifted from his back. Thom looked around and smiled.
"Mysteries solved in a very short time. Long beginnings make short endings
I guess. I will pay for the first round or two.
Loranna, sweeping up the broken ring into a pouch, raises her eyebrows. "A
little mead could be nice ..." she says. "I wouldn't be so quick to
say this is totally over, though."
She stands up, looking to the others. " ... Well, shall we?" she
asks, keeping an eye on Thom while she talks.
===
And the party gets utterly smashed! ... In the next topic.
LOCK ON!!!
Loranna
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 04:30 AM
"Mead sounds great." Thom looked thoughtfully at
Loranna. While walking, Thom fell back beside Loranna and whispered,
"Nothing is ever over."
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Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 04:31 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, having just witnessed Thom's severing of his ties to
his former patron. She has recently helped eliminate the wrathful spirit of
Raithmat, freeing Ald Raathim finally from his presence, and she has also
recently received word from her friend Allerleirauh.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 26 2005, 04:33 AM
Summary:
Thom was regaining his strength fast. As they walked he felt better and better.
He needed powerful alcohol, and alot of it.
Posted by: Aki Jul 26 2005, 04:33 AM
OOC Summary
The Dunmer Reichi is with the group in heading to the Tavern.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 26 2005, 04:34 AM
Summary
Falco Redflash, the male Argonian rogue is currently in a drinking game with
several large nords at the tavern. Surprisingly he can put down quite a lot for
someone his size and is holding his own.
Posted by: syronj Jul 26 2005, 04:35 AM
Summary: Shaka has retrieved the Spear from his room and has
caught up with the group walking to the Tavern.
Posted by: Ritual Jul 26 2005, 04:37 AM
Summary: Nothing important. Escaped from prison, is now hiding
in House Dres territory, and running from haunting visions of his past. Last
thread had background info.
Rymlin awoke from his daze some time later. "I hate using that
stuff..." he muttered. He looked around his room and realized that the sun
had completely set. He made a small fireball, and found the candle in his room.
He grabbed his purse, and looked to see how much money he had left. "Three
hundred septims... that's enough for the night." Picking up his purse,
Rymlin left the room and sat down at the bar. The barkeep eyed him nervously,
then came over.
"Something to drink?" said the barkeep, still wary of the mage.
"Sujamma, the strongest you have." said Rymlin, sliding the drakes
over the bar.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 26 2005, 04:39 AM
OOC SUMMARY: Isidor is doing his birthright, drinking until he
passes out.
IC: "Heyyy Falcoer, anoter roond?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 26 2005, 04:40 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 06:39 PM)
OOC SUMMARY: Isidor is doing his birthright, drinking until he
passes out.
IC: "Heyyy Falcoer, anoter roond?"
At wich point Falco began having an conversation on the economy with the
tavern's support beam.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 26 2005, 04:42 AM
"Meads all around!" Thom yelled. Cheers came from
every direction while Thom put a bag of gold down on the bar. Thom took a swig
of his own drink and nearly choked. "Good stuff."
Posted by: syronj Jul 26 2005, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 25 2005, 10:40 PM)
At wich point Falco began having an conversation on the economy
with the tavern's support beam.
From his seat at the bar, where he was having a shot and a brew, Shaka shook
his head at his comrades and tried to figure how he could get a drunken Nord and
Argonian rogue back to the castle. Possibly he'd have to fetch some guards to
carry them back .... or a wheelbarrow..... .
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 26 2005, 04:45 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 25 2005, 10:40 PM)
At wich point Falco began having an conversation on the economy
with the tavern's support beam.
"And thoots why, yoo should always....or never, poke pregneant Argonians."
Posted by: Ritual Jul 26 2005, 04:45 AM
Rymlin saw an opportunity and decided to speak to Isidor.
"Say friend, I'm willing to bet I can outdrink you and your friend
together. I seem to be a little shorthanded however. Tell you what, you give me
the drinks, and I can bet that I'll put you to shame."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 26 2005, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Jul 25 2005, 10:45 PM)
Rymlin saw an opportunity and decided to speak to Isidor.
"Say friend, I'm willing to bet I can outdrink you and your friend
together. I seem to be a little shorthanded however. Tell you what, you give me
the drinks, and I can bet that I'll put you to shame."
Isidor turned to the dunmer, a glazed look on his face.
"I...like...to...drink." At this point, he collapsed on the floor,
knocking a table over.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 26 2005, 04:48 AM
Falco then began to sing his drunken version of an old drinking
song wich went something like this,
Err someth'in
someth'in
someth'in
someth'in
someth'in
someth'in
someth'in
And a Pint o' ale!
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 04:48 AM
Loranna was accosted by a couple of people upon entering the
tavern; the inhabitants of Ald Raathim knew their Lady well enough to know that
she was approachable.
While talking with people about the problems encountered with building the new
school, Loranna notes Isidor and Falco drinking together, and she raises her
eyebrows, though she smiles a little. It seemed that, for the moment at least,
the two were on speaking terms again - well, sort of.
The innkeep looked a mite put out; Loranna makes a note to ask him why in a
moment.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 26 2005, 04:50 AM
Thom was enjoying this very much. He walked up behind Shaka and
said, "I know what your thinking. They are more entertainment here."
Thom took a seat beside him and sipped more of his mead.
Posted by: Ritual Jul 26 2005, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 25 2005, 09:47 PM)
Isidor turned to the dunmer, a glazed look on his face.
"I...like...to...drink." At this point, he collapsed on the floor,
knocking a table over.
Rymlin looked at the Nord and cast a slight healing spell on his head.
"Well, I guess I'll just have to go dry tonight. In any case, things seem
to have livened up for the time, I might as well enjoy the atmosphere."
Rymlin walked over to one of the smaller tables in a corner and sat down,
thinking to himself.
Posted by: syronj Jul 26 2005, 04:54 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 25 2005, 10:50 PM)
Thom was enjoying this very much. He walked up behind Shaka and
said, I know what your thinking. They are more entertainment here." Thom
took a seat beside him and sipped more of his mead.
Shaka clinked mugs with Thom and nodded, smiling. "I've gotten drunk
myself a time or two .... not really worth it," said Shaka. "But
maybe I can get this evening going a little better . . . ."
Shaka walked over to the bards entertaining that night, and picked up a
guarskin drum and wooden stick. "Do you know this reel, boys ...." he
said to them.
Soon the tavern resounded to the sound of an elbow-driven bagpipe, fiddle, and
drum. Shaka lifted a hand to Thom and the others.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 26 2005, 06:47 AM
Dastril decided to get downstairs. He would never get sleep
becouse of that horrible noise that came from the tavern, so he ordered himself
a flin.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 26 2005, 07:27 AM
Summary: Anya gathered her gear and
proceded to the tavern as well. Her mind is preoccupied however, preventing her
from enjoying her drink.
IC: Still unable to get her family out of her mind, Anya sat in a corner
drinking so mead. Her usually smooth face was furrowed into a worried look.
Why can't I stop thinking about them. About their deaths. It wasn't always
like this. Normally I could just move on, but not recently, even when I first
found out about Loranna, it was never this bad. Why can't I just let go now.
Grabbing her drink, she attempted to forget the carnage with some alchohal.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 26 2005, 10:19 AM
Summary
After recovering from the exhausting events in the castle's dungeon and the
defeat of Raithmat, the Breton mage Nalion continued to deal with other things
on his mind.
The books he bought recently were still piled and wrapped in clothes on his
desk and he needed to finally put them to use. A servant was quickly found to
help carry the books, and soon a Breton and a young Dunmeri girl crossed the
streets of Ald Raathim and headed for the school building, which was still
under construction.
The shack besides the building was their real destination, though.
"Sera Dalavesa, if I may intrude?", he Breton began.
Dalavesa, a Dunmeri woman a bit past her middle years and short-sighted from
digging her nose into books for the better part of her life, looked up from her
table with furrowed brows.
"What is it, ou---. Do I know you from somewhere?", Dalavesa asked
suspiciously.
"I am called Nalion, perhaps you have seen me around the town the past
days.", Nalion answered with a smile on his face, then continued quickly.
"As you are the mistress of this school, I would like to present you a
token of my appreciation, as well as to the future students here."
"Ah.. Oh!", the Dunmer asked, blinking at the package. "Are
these books? What is it? Imperial history, again?" She sighed
unappreciatingly.
"Ah, Mistress Dalavesa, no. It is meant for those who just begin their
studies.", replied Nalion, the smile still on his face, but turning more
and more amused. "I am sure that your reknowned skill can put them to good
use. I will not keep you from your important work any longer, Sera. Take my
best regards, to you and your future pupils."
With that, Nalion and the Dunmeri servant girl placed the books on her table,
and with a bow to the teacher, they left the room. Outside, Nalion began to
grin openly.
"Serjo, you seem amused.", the Dunmeri girl asked, then continued
with curiosity in her eyes. "What books were wrapped in these clothes?"
The mage began to chuckle. "'ABC for Barbarians', the revised pupil
edition."
Posted by: Shardie Jul 26 2005, 01:49 PM
The Purple Antelope Tavern, Daggerfall City, Daggerfall
It had not been here long, but the owner of this tavern had a large clientell
already. There were those who were intriged by the name, and stayed due to the
good service... some people even came from the other side of the city just for
a drink. It was a profitable tavern now, and the owner was content... in the
corner, sat a Redguard and a young Breton girl.
"no," said the girl, "I dont think of you that way..."
"But Maranda..." replied the redguard
"No, Larcoriz, I like you as a friend, but not in that way" Maranda
replied, drinking her iced water. Lacoriz looked down, and depressingly sipped
his ale, "Oh, lets continue to be friends, Lacoriz," Maranda
continued, "but not in that way... its not you... but me"
"oh" replied then downcast Redguard, "So you dont want me to
escort you to your sisters wedding?"
"I am maid of honour, I cant go with you... But I am thankful for the
offer" Maranda replied, standing, and bowing gracefully to Lacoriz, before
slowly walking out of the Tavern, leaving Lacoriz with his drink
Posted by: syronj Jul 26 2005, 06:52 PM
Seeing Isidor's fall, Shaka left the musicians, who were beginning a slower air
anyway. Shaka slung Isidor over his shoulder and lowered him onto a bench near
Anya. Better here than the floor, thought the Argonian.
Anya seemed pensive, and Shaka wanted to ask the Bosmer what was troubling her;
but he sensed she might need time alone. He nodded to Anya and went back to the
bar.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 26 2005, 07:18 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 26 2005, 12:52 PM)
Seeing Isidor's fall, Shaka left the musicians, who were
beginning a slower air anyway. Shaka slung Isidor over his shoulder and
lowered him onto a bench near Anya. Better here than the floor, thought
the Argonian.
Anya seemed pensive, and Shaka wanted to ask the Bosmer what was troubling
her; but he sensed she might need time alone. He nodded to Anya and
went back to the bar.
Isidor drooled a little, and rolled over.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 26 2005, 07:21 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 26 2005, 09:18 AM)
Isidor drooled a little, and rolled over.
Falco stumbled a little and then tripped over Isidor's body. He crashed
downward hitting his face on the bar, knocking him out cold.
Posted by: syronj Jul 26 2005, 07:33 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 26 2005, 01:21 PM)
Falco stumbled a little and then tripped over Isidor's body. He
crashed downward hitting his face on the bar, knocking him out cold.
Rolling his eyes, Shaka put the mead down and carried Falco over to the bench
next to Isidor, leaving him propped up against the Nord with his head on
Isidor's shoulder.
Shaka went back to his mead.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 08:26 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 26 2005, 01:33 PM)
Rolling his eyes, Shaka put the mead down and carried Falco over
to the bench next to Isidor, leaving him propped up against the Nord with his
head on Isidor's shoulder.
Shaka went back to his mead.
"And to think my dad was planning on taking them along on his little trip
to Skyrim," Loranna remarks dryly, ordering her second mead. "They
pass out too quickly; such a shame ..."
Of course, Loranna thinks to herself, they probably didn't have her advantages
of a potion-enhanced resistance to poison or a nice quiet little Dispel
Drunkeness spell, but she didn't enlightnen them.
I wonder; do the heroes in Allie's strange new world get drunk, with no
taverns in which to drink? she wonders briefly, sipping her mead. I'll
have to ask her about that ...
She thinks of Allie's friend, the Harper; Allie was right, she never met the
worthy, though from Allie's description she could almost see him if she closed
her eyes. She wonders what the Harper might think were he in the present
company, and she feels a longing to hear the sounds of a harp, or a flute.
I wonder who else you've met in that new world, Allie, she
thinks. Have you been meeting as many new faces as I have, since I left
Solunastra? Will you ever see those faces again once you return to Tamriel?
Will I ever see that world, someday, or maybe some other?
Posted by: Aki Jul 26 2005, 08:41 PM
Reichi raised a eyebrow looking at Falco and Isidor while
drinking his mead. Despite being a Nordic drink, the Dunmer liked it, and was
amused that he had held his drink better than a actual Nord. Reichi regarded
Anya with curiosity at her expression, wondering why she looked so worried,
before shrugging it off and returning to his mead.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 26 2005, 08:52 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 01:26 PM)
And to think my dad was planning on taking them
along on his little trip to Skyrim," Loranna remarks dryly, ordering her
second mead. "They pass out too quickly; such a shame ...
"Looking for a conversation with someone who can take some booze down
without getting feebleminded?" The altmer sat to the chair next to her.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 08:56 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Jul 26 2005, 02:52 PM)
"Looking for a conversation with someone who can take some
booze down without getting feebleminded?" The altmer sat to the chair next
to her.
Loranna raises her eyebrows and laughs a little. "Conversation is always
welcome," she says, extending her hand. "Dres Loranna, lady of Ald
Raathim. To whom do I have the honor?"
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 26 2005, 08:58 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 01:56 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows and laughs a little. "Conversation
is always welcome," she says, extending her hand. "Dres
Loranna, lady of Ald Raathim. To whom do I have the honor?"
"Dastril is my name, and magic is my profession. It seems to me that I
came to the right place to meet the famous Lady" he says with a wink.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Jul 26 2005, 02:58 PM)
"Dastril is my name, and magic is my profession. It seems
to me that I came to the right place to meet the famous Lady" he says with
a wink.
"So you have," Loranna says, tilting her head slightly. "Is that
what brings you to our fair town, good Dastril, or do other things draw you
here as well? And what schools of magic do you focus on, if I may ask?"
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 26 2005, 09:04 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 02:00 PM)
So you have," Loranna says, tilting her head
slightly. "Is that what brings you to our fair town, good Dastril,
or do other things draw you here as well? And what schools of magic do
you focus on, if I may ask?
"I came here by coincidence, and I am a good-famed Spellsword. I'm
specialized on fireballs." He drinks a pint of mead with one big gulp.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Jul 26 2005, 03:04 PM)
"I came here by coincidence, and I am a good-famed
Spellsword. I'm specialized on fireballs." He drinks a pint of mead with
one big gulp.
"Fireballs," Loranna says. "More my fiance's specialty than
mine; what Destruction magic I use is mostly ice and disintigrate magics."
"Good-famed? Then surely you have some tales to share," Loranna adds,
grinning a little.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 26 2005, 09:14 PM
"Many years ago, when I was younger, I used to aid
Imperials with few smuggling organizations. Although I must confess, I usually
just threw in some offensive spells... Aaahh, those days. I also raided some
daedric ruins and studied the history of the dwemer. But, you know how it goes,
I nowadays usually just sit in my comfortable studyroom, and just read some
old, dusty books. But how about you? You must've seen some world."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 09:17 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Jul 26 2005, 03:14 PM)
Many years ago, when I was younger, I used to aid
Imperials with few smuggling organizations. Although I must confess, I usually
just threw in some offensive spells... Aaahh, those days. I also raided some
daedric ruins and studied the history of the dwemer. But, you know how it goes,
I nowadays usually just sit in my comfortable studyroom, and just read some
old, dusty books. But how about you? You must've seen some world.
"I've seen a bit, yes," Loranna says with a twinkle in her eye.
"Raided a few daedric ruins myself, seen the ruins of Aleft for a short
time on Vvardenfell. Most of my time nowadays though is taken up with reports
rather than musty old books."
"Still a lot of world left to see," she comments, sipping her mead.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 26 2005, 09:18 PM
The old altmer starts to snore....
Posted by: syronj Jul 26 2005, 09:22 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Jul 26 2005, 03:18 PM)
The old altmer starts to snore....
Shaka rose from the bar. This seemed to be his night to help out; perhaps he
should ask the owner for pay tonight.
"Is this elf bothering you, my Lady?" he asked Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 09:26 PM
Loranna looks at Dastril with raised eyebrows, feeling slightly
disappointed, but bemused, by the old elf's reaction.
"Other than a slight blow to my feminine pride, I'm fine," she says,
flashing Shaka a grin. "Let's check with the innkeep to see if he's got a
room already - and get him to a proper bed if he doesn't. Isidor and Falco too;
sleeping in a chair is no way to sleep."
As she checks with the innkeep about Dastril, Loranna asks Shaka "Been a
busy start of the week, hasn't it?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 26 2005, 09:30 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 03:26 PM)
Loranna looks at Dastril with raised eyebrows, feeling slightly
disappointed, but bemused, by the old elf's reaction.
"Other than a slight blow to my feminine pride, I'm fine," she says,
flashing Shaka a grin. "Let's check with the innkeep to see if he's
got a room already - and get him to a proper bed if he doesn't. Isidor
and Falco too; sleeping in a chair is no way to sleep."
As she checks with the innkeep about Dastril, Loranna asks Shaka "Been a
busy start of the week, hasn't it?"
"It certainly has," he replied, smiling warmly. "I had hoped the
group would rest up a bit after the dungeon battle, but I guess not. Dastril
has already met a number of the group, by the way. The day he arrived, he
tagged along to a talk we had around Thom's campfire. Thom was recounting his
past for the first time."
Posted by: Ritual Jul 26 2005, 09:32 PM
Rymlin continues to watch as the crowd enjoys the night. He
looks around the room, and sees that one of the minstrels has become quite
intoxicated. The man is slumped over, leaning on his harp with one elbow, the
fragile instrument bowing under the weight. Rymlin walks over the the drunken
man "perhaps I could take that off your hands for a bit?" say Rymlin,
motioning to the graceful harp.
"Thish ol ting? Eh, have ah it, I's gonna have a sheat anywaysh." the
reeking mer hands the instrument over to Rymlin, and makes his way as far as he
can, before sitting down in a random seat.
Taking up the harp, Rymlin nods to the man, and begins to play with the group,
enjoying the slowed pace of the melody. Thinking back of his days on board a
ship, Rymlin words one of the sailor's song to the tune.
"Give me a good strong ale
wake me up tomorrow
let me dream of maiden's veils
and touch me not with sorrow!"
"I'll brave the greatest storms
I'll sail a thousand miles!
I'll climb a rose of thorns
To be within your smile!"
"Once more I have returned
to see my long lost lover
and when she sees my face
her worries will be smothered."
The song went on into the morning, raising the spirits of everyone who heard
it. "This is it" thought Rymlin, "This is home."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 09:34 PM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Jul 26 2005, 03:32 PM)
Rymlin continues to watch as the crowd enjoys the night. He
looks around the room, and sees that one of the minstrels has become quite
intoxicated. The man is slumped over, leaning on his harp with one elbow, the
fragile instrument bowing under the weight. Rymlin walks over the the drunken
man "perhaps I could take that off your hands for a bit?" say Rymlin,
motioning to the graceful harp.
"Thish ol ting? Eh, have ah it, I's gonna have a sheat
anywaysh." the reeking mer hands the instrument over to Rymlin, and makes
his way as far as he can, before sitting down in a random seat.
Taking up the harp, Rymlin nods to the man, and begins to play
with the group, enjoying the slowed pace of the melody. Thinking back of his
days on board a ship, Rymlin words one of the sailor's song to the tune.
"Give me a good strong ale
wake me up tomorrow
let me dream of maiden's veils
and touch me not with sorrow!"
"I'll brave the greatest storms
I'll sail a thousand miles!
I'll climb a rose of thorns
To be within your smile!"
"Once more I have returned
to see my long lost lover
and when she sees my face
her worries wil be smothered."
The song went on into the night, raising the spirits of everyone
who heard it. "This is it" thought Rymlin, "This is home."
Loranna replies to Shaka "Ah, I see; what did you mkae of him then, if I
may ask?"
Rymlin's singing catches Loranna's ear, and she looks over to him, muttering to
Shaka "You seen that minstrel before? I don't recognize him."
Posted by: syronj Jul 26 2005, 09:44 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 03:34 PM)
Loranna replies to Shaka "Ah, I see; what did you mkae of
him then, if I may ask?"
Rymlin's singing catches Loranna's ear, and she looks over to him, muttering to
Shaka "You seen that minstrel before? I don't recognize him."
Shaka carried the sleeping altmer to the barkeep before returning him to his
room above the tavern. "He was somewhat secretive, Dres Loranna. Said
something about he was travelling to a 'meeting' -- never explained what
meeting -- and ended up here by a malfunctioning spell or some such. I thought
at the time that it might be another example of seeming accidents that turn out
to be fated; I guess we'll find out . . . ."
Shaka looked over at the dunmer and frowned. "He's good, I have to admit.
I've never seen him before, Dres Loranna. One thing I can sense by looking at him,
this is one bard who's been around. I wouldn't be surprised if he's done some
time."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 09:53 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 26 2005, 03:44 PM)
Shaka carried the sleeping altmer to the barkeep before
returning him to his room above the tavern. "He was somewhat
secretive, Dres Loranna. Said something about he was travelling to a
'meeting' -- never explained what meeting -- and ended up here by a
malfunctioning spell or some such. I thought at the time that it might be
another example of seeming accidents that turn out to be fated; I guess
we'll find out . . . ."
Shaka looked over at the dunmer and frowned. "He's good, I have to
admit. I've never seen him before, Dres Loranna. One thing I
can sense by looking at him, this is one bard who's been around. I
wouldn't be surprised if he's done some time."
"We shall," Loranna says, thinking to herself How did Tris say it
back in Gemin? Nothing happens by chance?
After Shaka comments on the bard, Loranna mutters "We seem to draw an
interesting sort of person here ..." as she heads over to Rymlin.
"Hail, serjo; have any other songs for us tonight?" she asks,
smiling.
Posted by: Ritual Jul 26 2005, 10:00 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 02:53 PM)
"We shall," Loranna says, thinking to herself How
did Tris say it back in Gemin? Nothing happens by chance?
After Shaka comments on the bard, Loranna mutters "We seem to draw an
interesting sort of person here ..." as she heads over to Rymlin.
"Hail, serjo; have any other songs for us tonight?" she asks,
smiling.
Rymlin looks down at the fair lady from his stool, stepping down, hetucks the
harp in his left arm, and takes a bow before responding. "Why of course
m'lady, what would you have me play?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 10:07 PM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Jul 26 2005, 04:00 PM)
Rymlin looks down at the fair lady from his stool, stepping
down, hetucks the harp in his left arm, and takes a bow before responding.
"Why of course m'lady, what would you have me play?"
Loranna smiles. "Surprise me," she says. "Your playing was so
nice, I'd like to hear what you want to sing."
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 26 2005, 10:26 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 04:07 PM)
Loranna smiles. "Surprise me," she says.
"Your playing was so nice, I'd like to hear what you want to sing."
OOC: Radont is an Imperial Knight with a rank of 'Knight Protector' He was in
Solunastra for a looooooong time and decided to come out now.
IC: The tavern door swung wide open and Radont stepped in. He scanned the room,
so many faces he didin't recognize, so many tales he had never heard, then he
saw her.
He walked to where Loranna was sitting and took up a seat next to her, "I
hope Imperials are welcome here."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Jul 26 2005, 04:26 PM)
OOC: Radont is an Imperial Knight with a rank of 'Knight
Protector' He was in Solunastra for a looooooong time and decided to come
out now.
IC: The tavern door swung wide open and Radont stepped in. He
scanned the room, so many faces he didin't recognize, so many tales he had
never heard, then he saw her.
He walked to where Loranna was sitting and took up a seat next to her,
"I hope Imperials are welcome here."
Loranna turns and smiles happily, saying "Sir Radont! Welcome back; it's
good to see you again. Tell me, what news do you bring? How have you fared
since we last met?"
She beckons the innkeep to bring over a bottle of filn for Radont.
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 26 2005, 10:33 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 04:29 PM)
Loranna turns and smiles happily, saying "Sir Radont!
Welcome back; it's good to see you again. Tell me, what news do you
bring? How have you fared since we last met?"
She beckons the innkeep to bring over a bottle of filn for Radont.
Radont inclines his head to the barkeep and picks up the flin.
"I was called back to Cyrdiil to train some new recruits, then I kicked
around my manor for a while..."
He said too much already, the group didn't know about his large manor. He held
up the flin and looked at it.
"This stuff goes right to my brain..."
Posted by: Ritual Jul 26 2005, 10:35 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 03:07 PM)
Loranna smiles. "Surprise me," she says.
"Your playing was so nice, I'd like to hear what you want to sing."
Rymlin bows once more before ascending to his singing position. Rymlin notices
Loranna's Nordic features and her ashen skin. It dawns upon his that he has
indeed met the famed Loranna. Though he had been imprisoned during her
campaign, Rymlin had heard the same stories as everyone else, and remembers
that she was, indeed, a Nord. He recalls a song he once heard in Dagon Fel,
many years ago. Strumming his harp to a much faster tune, he began to sing...
"By Kyne we'll fight a good ol' round
we'll leave our foes upon the ground
they'll toss and turn to no avail
for we've been drinking Nordic ale!"
"The sun will set upon the snow
but we'll be warm far down below
for in our halls the fire's hot
and in our hearts the pain is naught!"
"By dawn again we'll shine our shields
and take our own of farmer's yields
we'll fight a thousand elves and more
and bring their heads to honor Shor!
"When the dust is cleared we'll lift our blades
and come back home to waiting maids
we'll lift our mead and cheer for him
who fought the most before the win"
Rymlin's song went on for several more verses. After he had finished, he
stepped off the stool, and picked up some drakes that had been placed in a
plate by his feet. He placed the harp by it's owner, and walked over to the
barkeep. Placing the gold from the plate on the table, he said to the Dunmer
"Flin please." Rymlin turned around on the stool, and leaned back.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 10:42 PM
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Jul 26 2005, 04:33 PM)
Radont inclines his head to the barkeep and picks up the flin.
"I was called back to Cyrdiil to train some new recruits, then I kicked
around my manor for a while..."
He said too much already, the group didn't know about his large manor. He
held up the flin and looked at it.
"This stuff goes right to my brain..."
"Isn't that what it's supposed to do?" Loranna asks, chuckling.
"I remember Lord Darius never went without a bottle on hand - or a brandy,
either or."
"So you've been training the next generation of proud soldiers; how are
they looking so far?" she asks.
QUOTE(Ritual @ Jul 26 2005, 04:35 PM)
Rymlin bows once more before ascending to his singing position.
Rymlin notices Loranna's Nordic features and her ashen skin. It dawns upon his
that he has indeed met the famed Loranna. Though he had been imprisoned during
her campaign, Rymlin had heard the same stories as everyone else, and remembers
that she was, indeed, a Nord. He recalls a song he once heard in Dagon Fel,
many years ago. Strumming his harp to a much faster tune, he began to sing...
"By Kyne we'll fight a good ol' round
we'll leave our foes upon the ground
they'll toss and turn to no avail
for we've been drinking Nordic ale!"
"The sun will set upon the snow
but we'll be warm far down below
for in our halls the fire's hot
and in our hearts the pain is naught!"
"By dawn again we'll shine our shields
and take our own of farmer's yields
we'll fight a thousand elves and more
and bring their heads to honor Shor!
"When the dust is cleared we'll lift our blades
and come back home to waiting maids
we'll lift our mead and cheer for him
who fought the most before the win"
Rymlin's song went on for several more verses. After he had finished, he
stepped off the stool, and picked up some drakes that had been placed in a
plate by his feet. He placed the harp by it's owner, and walked over to the
barkeep. Placing the gold from the plate on the table, he said to the Dunmer
"Flin please." Rymlin turned around on the stool, and leaned back.
"Too bad my father isn't here; he's always getting up and dancing at songs
like this," Loranna says to Radont with a wink. The other Nord in the tavern
cheer and show their appreciation by stamping their feet, while the innkeep
sighs quietly "A good song, yes yes ... maybe you could slip a good Dunmer
song in there somewhere while you're at it, serjo?" to Rymlin when he
thinks Loranna can't hear.
"That was wonderful; thank you," Loranna says to Rymlin when he
finishes. "May I have your name please? I'm Dres Loranna; welcome to our
humble land."
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 26 2005, 10:48 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 04:42 PM)
Isn't that what it's supposed to do?" Loranna asks,
chuckling. "I remember Lord Darius never went without a bottle on
hand - or a brandy, either or.
"So you've been training the next generation of proud soldiers; how are
they looking so far?" she asks.
"I wouldn't hesitate to take them into battle, even at this early stage.
Competent and focused."
Radont salutes Rymlin, "That's some fine singing."
Posted by: Ritual Jul 26 2005, 10:50 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 03:42 PM)
Isn't that what it's supposed to do?" Loranna asks,
chuckling. "I remember Lord Darius never went without a bottle on
hand - or a brandy, either or.
"So you've been training the next generation of proud soldiers; how are
they looking so far?" she asks.
"Too bad my father isn't here; he's always getting up and dancing at songs
like this," Loranna says to Radont with a wink. The other Nord in
the tavern cheer and show their appreciation by stamping their feet, while the
innkeep sighs quietly "A good song, yes yes ... maybe you could slip a
good Dunmer song in there somewhere while you're at it, serjo?" to Rymlin
when he thinks Loranna can't hear.
"That was wonderful; thank you," Loranna says to Rymlin when he
finishes. "May I have your name please? I'm Dres Loranna;
welcome to our humble land."
Rymlin's warmness suddenly vanished, and a hard look came into his eyes. He
turned to the barkeep and said "I don't think that will happen. Not from
me." With that, Rymlin stood up and moved over to Loranna. Bowing once
again, he said "I am Rymlidisen Ashtilleppim, but most people call me
Rymlin. It is an honor to meet you at last." Rymlin took the lady's hand
and kissed it in the style of Imperial greeting. "And I thank you for you
hospitality."
Rymlin then turned to Radont and smiled "Why thank you, I hope I was
worthy of the legion."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 10:59 PM
The innkeep looks a little surprised, and mutters under his
breath "Well, huh," mentally filing Rymlin away as 'grouchy'. He
continues muttering as he goes to take care of other business.
Loranna raises her eyebrows, and says "A pleasure, Rymlin," accepting
his greeting. "You're quite welcome; I hope the hospitality's been to your
liking."
I wonder what that was about? she thinks to herself, having noticed
Rymlin's reaction to the innkeep.
"Have you been to Cyrodiil, Rymlin?" Loranna asks, curious.
Posted by: Ritual Jul 26 2005, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 03:59 PM)
The innkeep looks a little surprised, and mutters under his
breath "Well, huh," mentally filing Rymlin away as 'grouchy'.
He continues muttering as he goes to take care of other business.
Loranna raises her eyebrows, and says "A pleasure, Rymlin," accepting
his greeting. "You're quite welcome; I hope the hospitality's been
to your liking."
I wonder what that was about? she thinks to herself, having noticed
Rymlin's reaction to the innkeep.
"Have you been to Cyrodiil, Rymlin?" Loranna asks, curious.
"A long time ago my lady. I lived in the capital for about two
years." Rymlin for some strange reason felt at ease talking to Loranna, a
feeling that was unusual for him. "What about yourself? Have you ever
gazed upon the forests of stone?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Jul 26 2005, 05:04 PM)
A long time ago my lady. I lived in the capital for about
two years." Rymlin for some strange reason felt at ease talking to
Loranna, a feeling that was unusual for him. "What about yourself? Have
you ever gazed upon the forests of stone?
"Actually, I spent about thirteen years in the capital," Loranna
admits. "Though I tended to stay to my own little corner of the
City."
"So, what brings you tp fair Ald Raathim, good serjo?" Loranna asks.
"Just passing through or looking to make a home here?"
Posted by: Ritual Jul 26 2005, 11:15 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 04:08 PM)
Actually, I spent about thirteen years in the
capital," Loranna admits. "Though I tended to stay to my own
little corner of the City.
"So, what brings you tp fair Ald Raathim, good serjo?" Loranna asks.
"Just passing through or looking to make a home here?"
Rymlin thought about this. He hadn't really considered what course of action he
would persue. He was too concerned with his escape, and finding some place to
hide for the night. "I'm looking for some work actually. I've... had a bad
run of luck, and I seem to be unemployed. I'm a mage by trade, and I've come to
the mainland to find some employment." Rymlin thought to himself about the
validity of that statement. "I guess I'm just too restless to take some
menial position." Rymlin let out a slight chuckle, and smiled at Loranna
as he sipped his Flin.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 11:23 PM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Jul 26 2005, 05:15 PM)
Rymlin thought about this. He hadn't really considered what
course of action he would persue. He was too concerned with his escape, and
finding some place to hide for the night. "I'm looking for some work
actually. I've... had a bad run of luck, and I seem to be unemployed. I'm a
mage by trade, and I've come to the mainland to find some employment."
Rymlin thought to himself about the validity of that statement. "I guess
I'm just too restless to take some menial position." Rymlin let out a
slight chuckle, and smiled at Loranna as he sipped his Flin.
Loranna's expression shows that she's wondering just what sort of bad run of
luck Rymlin has had.
"Well, we have a fledgling Mage Guild here; if you're not averse to
joining them I'm sure there's work there," she says. "We're growing
still as a town, so there may be other places where a mage could ply his
talents - and, well, adventure has a way of finding its way to us as well, if
you're the adventuresome type."
Posted by: Ritual Jul 26 2005, 11:30 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 04:23 PM)
Loranna's expression shows that she's wondering just what sort
of bad run of luck Rymlin has had.
"Well, we have a fledgling Mage Guild here; if you're not averse to
joining them I'm sure there's work there," she says. "We're
growing still as a town, so there may be other places where a mage could ply
his talents - and, well, adventure has a way of finding its way to us as well,
if you're the adventuresome type."
Rymlin tried to think about the prospect of working in the town, but his
tiredness hit him like a guar in the gut. His eyes began to sag, and his normal
alertness vanished. "I'm sorry" said Rymlin, yawning "But I just
realized I haven't slept in two days. I've been so busy since coming here. If
you will excuse me." At tat moment, Rymlin walked back to his room, and
nearly fell into his bed. In no time he was sound asleep.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 26 2005, 11:39 PM
Oh dear, men keep falling asleep around me," Loranna
comments. "And I'm not even trying to make them tired ...
She mulls over Rymlin's comments in her mind, Shaka's observations ringing in
her head; she'd talk to Dram later about the new people who she just met, and
come to think of it, didn't Slyvos promise to help with Ald Raathim's
information network?
It was getting late; most everyone she had come to drink with was asleep now,
one way or another. She sits down to finish her drink, thinking over what the
upcoming days would hold.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 02:15 AM
There on the outer streets of Ald Raathim is a stranger, a short
Altmer, with one side of his face painted ashen, or is he a tall Dunmer with
one side painted golden? Whatever his stock, only the figure’s face is shown,
the rest of him covered by his heavy robes, his hood covering even his ears and
hair.
He moves farther into town, the people he passes paying little notice – or
perhaps it is he who is ambiguous? Whatever the case, he makes his way to one
of the gardens outside the castle, where he bends down to examine the flowers.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 27 2005, 02:29 AM
Isidor rose to his feet, in his room, and promptly feel to his
knees. "Gods" he mutters as he pushes himself up. As he rises, the
sunlight shines into his eyes. "Gods" he mutters again. Staggering to
the door, he walks down to the bar.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 08:15 PM)
There on the outer streets of Ald Raathim is a stranger, a short
Altmer, with one side of his face painted ashen, or is he a tall Dunmer with
one side painted golden? Whatever his stock, only the figure’s face is
shown, the rest of him covered by his heavy robes, his hood covering even his
ears and hair.
He moves farther into town, the people he passes paying little notice – or
perhaps it is he who is ambiguous? Whatever the case, he makes his way to
one of the gardens outside the castle, where he bends down to examine the
flowers.
It was a peaceful morning, at least so far. Dram, working the morning rounds,
inspects the castle grounds.
Seeing someone he doesn't recognize examining the flowers, he raises an eyebrow
and walks over. "Greetings," he says, his voice polite.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 08:36 PM)
It was a peaceful morning, at least so far. Dram, working
the morning rounds, inspects the castle grounds.
Seeing someone he doesn't recognize examining the flowers, he raises an eyebrow
and walks over. "Greetings," he says, his voice polite.
The two-faced figure looked up at Dram, silently for a time, until at last he
breaks the silence with a simple “hello.”
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 08:39 PM)
The two-faced figure looked up at Dram, silently for a time,
until at last he breaks the silence with a simple “hello.”
Dram's other eyebrow goes up as he gets a look at the newcomer's face.
"Interesting look you've adopted," he comments.
"Can I help you?" he asks, trying to guage this person.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 08:43 PM)
Dram's other eyebrow goes up as he gets a look at the newcomer's
face.
"Interesting look you've adopted," he comments.
"Can I help you?" he asks, trying to guage this person.
“Do you regularly offer your services to strangers to the city?” The figure
asked, ignoring the comment on his appearance. “If so, I am surprised there are
not more tourists.”
The figure grows silent for a moment, his eyes flickering back and forth in his
skull.
“I would like something, come to think of it. I would like to go on an
adventure, yes! But no, oh no, adventures sound way too dangerous. Rather, I
would like to talk to one who has gone on an adventure. Would you know of
anyone like that?”
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 08:47 PM)
“Do you regularly offer your services to strangers to the
city?” The figure asked, ignoring the comment on his appearance.
“If so, I am surprised there are not more tourists.”
The figure grows silent for a moment, his eyes flickering back and forth in his
skull.
“I would like something, come to think of it. I would like to go on an
adventure, yes! But no, oh no, adventures sound way too dangerous.
Rather, I would like to talk to one who has gone on an adventure. Would
you know of anyone like that?”
Dram regards the odd figure for a moment, before saying with a dry tone of
voice "I might. It would depend on what your definition of adventure is.
Are you looknig simply to hear old war stories, tales of desperate chases
across the countryside, any old tale of adventure?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 08:47 PM)
“Do you regularly offer your services to strangers to the
city?” The figure asked, ignoring the comment on his appearance.
“If so, I am surprised there are not more tourists.”
The figure grows silent for a moment, his eyes flickering back and forth in his
skull.
“I would like something, come to think of it. I would like to go on an
adventure, yes! But no, oh no, adventures sound way too dangerous.
Rather, I would like to talk to one who has gone on an adventure. Would
you know of anyone like that?”
Dram recalls that Razbiah left a pie in the oven.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 08:54 PM)
Dram regards the odd figure for a moment, before saying with a
dry tone of voice "I might. It would depend on what your definition
of adventure is. Are you looknig simply to hear old war stories, tales of
desperate chases across the countryside, any old tale of adventure?"
“For anything you have to tell, I have ears to listen,” the figure replied.
“If you must know, I am teller of tales – though seldom vocally – and wish to
collect an anecdote or three.”
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 08:58 PM)
“For anything you have to tell, I have ears to listen,” the
figure replied.
“If you must know, I am teller of tales – though seldom vocally – and wish to
collect an anecdote or three.”
"I see," Dram remarks. "You will probably wish to visit the
tavern later then; most of the more adventuresome folk here frequent the
tavern, looking for ale or food."
"As for myself," he continues, "like many here, I was part of
the recent battle on Red Mountain, fighting against the Azurites on
Hogithum."
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 09:03 PM)
I see," Dram remarks. "You will probably
wish to visit the tavern later then; most of the more adventuresome folk here
frequent the tavern, looking for ale or food.
"As for myself," he continues, "like many here, I was part of
the recent battle on Red Mountain, fighting against the Azurites on
Hogithum."
The figure nods, speaking softly, “Yes, a tavern would be the place to go, one
would think.”
His focus shifts back towards Dram. “A battle at Red Mountain, you say? Against
the Azurites, even? Would you care to speak of your part in things?”
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 09:06 PM)
The figure nods, speaking softly, “Yes, a tavern would be the
place to go, one would think.”
His focus shifts back towards Dram. “A battle at Red Mountain, you
say? Against the Azurites, even? Would you care to speak of your
part in things?”
"It was the single most terrifying day of my life," Dram remarks in
his usual calm, even deadpan tones. "At several points I thought I would
not make it back; many I knew didn't. The skies were full of beating wings and
slashing talons and the screeching cries of Dunmer faces on beastial bodies,
magic exploded both in the air and on the ground, and after a while you simply
lost track of how many bodies fell to the ground. You simply swung your sword
at anything trying to kill you and forged ahead, guided by the commander's
shouts and the battle flags."
"I could give a more in depth account of what happened, if you like,"
he continues. "In return for a question answered."
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 09:12 PM)
It was the single most terrifying day of my life,"
Dram remarks in his usual calm, even deadpan tones. "At several
points I thought I would not make it back; many I knew didn't. The skies
were full of beating wings and slashing talons and the screeching cries of
Dunmer faces on beastial bodies, magic exploded both in the air and on the
ground, and after a while you simply lost track of how many bodies fell to the
ground. You simply swung your sword at anything trying to kill you and
forged ahead, guided by the commander's shouts and the battle flags.
"I could give a more in depth account of what happened, if you like,"
he continues. "In return for a question answered."
The figure listened intently, and then spoke after Dram grew silent.
“What’s your question? As of yet your story has no plot that I can discern, but
plenty of fervor.”
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 27 2005, 03:17 AM
Falco awoke in his room with an exceptionally bad headache not
entirely causeed by him smashing his head on the bar. He went downstairs and
ordered a large Guar steak and a glass of water. He noticed Isidor come down
from his room also.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 09:15 PM)
The figure listened intently, and then spoke after Dram grew
silent.
“What’s your question? As of yet your story has no plot that I can
discern, but plenty of fervor.”
"I am curious why you choose that particular look," Dram says.
"I imagine it must draw a lot of attention, of several sorts. Not all of
which, I would think, are especially welcome."
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 09:18 PM)
I am curious why you choose that particular look,"
Dram says. "I imagine it must draw a lot of attention, of several
sorts. Not all of which, I would think, are especially welcome.
The figure eyes Dram for a moment, his ash-and-gold face showing a puzzled
expression.
“What, the robes? I didn’t think they were all that rare. Now then, on to your
story.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 27 2005, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 26 2005, 09:17 PM)
Falco awoke in his room with an exceptionally bad headache not
entirely causeed by him smashing his head on the bar. He went downstairs and
ordered a large Guar steak and a glass of water. He noticed Isidor come down
from his room also.
Isidor grunted something at Falco, that might've been "[censored]
you". He sat at the bar, and ordered Kwama eggs, with comberry juice.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 09:20 PM)
The figure eyes Dram for a moment, his ash-and-gold face showing
a puzzled expression.
“What, the robes? I didn’t think they were all that rare. Now then,
on to your story.
"Touche," Dram says. "Though the color scheme is a bit out of
sorts with your skin tone."
He holds out a hand, indicating the path. "The full story will take a bit
of time to recount; it would be more congenial to talk while sitting down with
a mug of greef and some bread."
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 09:24 PM)
Touche," Dram says. "Though the color
scheme is a bit out of sorts with your skin tone.
He holds out a hand, indicating the path. "The full story will take
a bit of time to recount; it would be more congenial to talk while sitting down
with a mug of greef and some bread."
“Very well then,” the figure said, shaking his head as if to shake off his
puzzlement at Dram’s question, “Lead the way then, I have a story to hear. You
don’t mind if I take notes, do you?”
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 09:27 PM)
“Very well then,” the figure said, shaking his head as if to
shake off his puzzlement at Dram’s question, “Lead the way then, I have a story
to hear. You don’t mind if I take notes, do you?”
"On my story, no," Dram says, his eyebrow still raised. "It will
be somewhat new having someone write down my war stories but that will be
fine."
Dram leads the Vivec-Faced Robed Person to the local tavern, where he nods to
Isidor and Falco - with a trace of wariness, the robed figure might note.
Ordering a greef and bread, Dram chooses a quiet little corner in which to sit,
and beckons the robed figure to make himself comfortable. "Right; let's
see. The Azurites were planning to sacrifice the child of Vivec and Azura on
Hogithum; the heroes who had been following the Lady of the castle all through
her tenure as Azura's vessel had concocted a plan to stop them, but they needed
military force ..."
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 03:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 09:33 PM)
On my story, no," Dram says, his eyebrow still
raised. "It will be somewhat new having someone write down my war
stories but that will be fine.
Dram leads the Vivec-Faced Robed Person to the local tavern, where he nods to
Isidor and Falco - with a trace of wariness, the robed figure might note.
Ordering a greef and bread, Dram chooses a quiet little corner in which to sit,
and beckons the robed figure to make himself comfortable. "Right;
let's see. The Azurites were planning to sacrifice the child of Vivec and
Azura on Hogithum; the heroes who had been following the Lady of the castle all
through her tenure as Azura's vessel had concocted a plan to stop them, but
they needed military force ..."
The figure with a face of two hues promptly retrieved a quill and paper, and
began to scribble notes while listening to Dram talk.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 27 2005, 03:50 AM
Isidor sits at the bar, and begins to sing, in a voice much
different from his usual nordic brouge
The wilds of Skyrim, where we grew up
We've seen werewovles grow from young pups
Snow falling everywhere,
into the villages, into the lairs
Sun shining brightly above North Hall
up to Dawnstar, down to Sungard
the path of the warriror, the path of the bard
Wind blowing fircely across the plains
He drinks some water, and begins to sing again
Sovngarde, sovengarde, the heaven in the skies
that is where the path leads, where the ending lies
The mead flows forever, the company's good
If I could leave for there now, I would
But, I must earn my right to go up there
to leave right now, would be most unfair
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 09:37 PM)
The figure with a face of two hues promptly retrieved a quill
and paper, and began to scribble notes while listening to Dram talk.
Dram continues. "We had many warriors band together. Nords from Skyrim,
who came at the call of the white-haired Aricyn, the hero who drove Azura out
of the Lady Loranna's body with the fabled Moon Reiver. King Helseth's armies,
granted I am told with the rightous cry that his Morrowind would not fall
without every last man dying to defend it. We of Ald Raathim, who had fought
against a tremendous force of Azurites weeks prior and by the help of the
legendary heroes and our own will to fight for our freedom, prevailed against a
vastly superior foe. All these and others, drawn together to storm Red Mountain
while a select group, many of whom had traveled with the Lady since her bloody
trip through Skyrim, went via a secret path to the Heart Chamber, bearing a
weapon of incredible power to use against Azura and her soulstone pillar."
"We waited, scrolls of divine intervention in hand, waiting for the signal
that the shrine in Moonmoth was restored. At the signal, the other alters to
the Gods of the Imperials were sundered, and the scrolls invoked; we appeared
as one mighty army in a flash of magic ready to march against the servants of
Azura. As I mentioned before, it was terrifying, but no man would falter; there
was simply too much at stake."
"The white-haired Aricyn was met by his blond-haired brother, the Imperial
Cyndarius, and the army was given to Cyndarius to command; a better military
leader, I have not yet met. We marched, our eyes ever looking skyward, our ears
straining to hear the first cries of Winged Twilights that would herald the
coming of the enemy."
"All too soon, they came ... and then, the battle was joined." Dram
pauses to take a sip of greef and have some of his bread.
"Still more fervor than plot, or can you see the shape of the plot
now?" Dram asks. "I can pause to answer questions if you like."
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 03:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 09:50 PM)
Dram continues. "We had many warriors band
together. Nords from Skyrim, who came at the call of the white-haired
Aricyn, the hero who drove Azura out of the Lady Loranna's body with the fabled
Moon Reiver. King Helseth's armies, granted I am told with the rightous
cry that his Morrowind would not fall without every last man dying to defend
it. We of Ald Raathim, who had fought against a tremendous force of
Azurites weeks prior and by the help of the legendary heroes and our own will
to fight for our freedom, prevailed against a vastly superior foe. All
these and others, drawn together to storm Red Mountain while a select group,
many of whom had traveled with the Lady since her bloody trip through Skyrim,
went via a secret path to the Heart Chamber, bearing a weapon of incredible
power to use against Azura and her soulstone pillar."
"We waited, scrolls of divine intervention in hand, waiting for the signal
that the shrine in Moonmoth was restored. At the signal, the other alters
to the Gods of the Imperials were sundered, and the scrolls invoked; we
appeared as one mighty army in a flash of magic ready to march against the
servants of Azura. As I mentioned before, it was terrifying, but no man
would falter; there was simply too much at stake."
"The white-haired Aricyn was met by his blond-haired brother, the Imperial
Cyndarius, and the army was given to Cyndarius to command; a better military
leader, I have not yet met. We marched, our eyes ever looking skyward,
our ears straining to hear the first cries of Winged Twilights that would
herald the coming of the enemy."
"All too soon, they came ... and then, the battle was joined."
Dram pauses to take a sip of greef and have some of his bread.
"Still more fervor than plot, or can you see the shape of the plot
now?" Dram asks. "I can pause to answer questions if you
like."
“So you were attacked by winged twilights,” the figure said without looking up
from his paper, “what then?”
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 04:09 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 09:53 PM)
“So you were attacked by winged twilights,” the figure said
without looking up from his paper, “what then?”
"We fought," Dram says, the barest hint of a smile coming to his
face.
"Like most battles, it was chaos; this one even more so because the enemy
came from both the sky and on the ground," he continues. "Our archers
and mages rained death into the ranks of the Twilights, but there were so many
they could only do so much. Still, we fought; some say even the vampires and
werewolves threw in their lot against the Azurites on that night, and at least
one ancient mage called upon a veritable dragon to aid out fight."
"But the Azurites were numerous, and skilled, and zealous; more, they had
the backing of powerful Daedra, the likes of which are not often seen on Nirn.
A great battle between our strongest wizard and a monstrosity I cannot recall
without a shiver down my spine took place in the sky, rivaling the parrapton's
struggle with the Twilights for sheer ferocity. We fought until night became
dawn and the sign of the Serpent hung in the sky, heralding the birth of Sen-Yedda
- in the hands of the enemy. And all seemed lost."
"But, we fought on. The whole day, lopping off limbs, stabbing my sword
through chest after chest, fending off Twilights and Azurites alike. As I
alluded to before, you lose track of how many had fallen around you; the ashen
wastes were so soaked in blood it was as if fighting in a quagmire. But, but by
bit, we somehow made our way to Red Mountain ..."
"And then ..." Dram pauses for another sip of greef. "Things
grew hectic."
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 04:13 AM
“Please continue,” the figure said, writing frantically.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 10:13 PM)
“Please continue,” the figure said, writing frantically.
"Well, there's not too much left to tell," Dram says. "And from
here things happened very quickly. The heroes who had been sneaking into the
Heart Chamber had been captured, but by this point, they were being freed.
Aricyn defeated the immortal Alandro Sul, son of Azura, by destroying the
Wraithmail, and in the process freed the hero Solin from Sul's control. Azura
possessed an Ashlander wise woman, and attempted to sacrifice Sen-Yedda, but
was stopped by a brave girl who plunged headlong to protect the newborn
child."
Dram shifts a bit in his seat. "This next part ... well, things happened
very quickly," he says. "The heroes were being overwhelmed by Azura's
servants, the pillar was emitting strange power that made my head spin. Then
the heroes were free, and putting their secret weapon into play, the rest of us
fighting to hold off the enemy until they could complete their plan. Something
happened, their weapon was dropped into the lava ..."
"And, well, then there were no more Azurites, and dusk fell and the twelve
contallations shone brightly in the sky, and for a moment, everyone was
jubiliant because we'd made it, somehow, against all odds. And then, we ran like
maniacs, because Red Mountain was erupting. I recalled back home and went to
see who else had made it back, and from there, I helped with what needed
helping until I finally collapsed, desperate for rest."
Dran bites into the rest of his bread. "From there, most people know the
story; Red Mountain's eruption devestated much of Vvardenfell, though the
Azurites had already been a scourge upon the land prior to that. But those of
us who lived continued on."
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 10:25 PM)
Well, there's not too much left to tell," Dram
says. "And from here things happened very quickly. The heroes
who had been sneaking into the Heart Chamber had been captured, but by this
point, they were being freed. Aricyn defeated the immortal Alandro Sul,
son of Azura, by destroying the Wraithmail, and in the process freed the hero
Solin from Sul's control. Azura possessed an Ashlander wise woman, and
attempted to sacrifice Sen-Yedda, but was stopped by a brave girl who plunged
headlong to protect the newborn child.
Dram shifts a bit in his seat. "This next part ... well, things
happened very quickly," he says. "The heroes were being
overwhelmed by Azura's servants, the pillar was emitting strange power that
made my head spin. Then the heroes were free, and putting their secret
weapon into play, the rest of us fighting to hold off the enemy until they
could complete their plan. Something happened, their weapon was dropped
into the lava ..."
"And, well, then there were no more Azurites, and dusk fell and the twelve
contallations shone brightly in the sky, and for a moment, everyone was
jubiliant because we'd made it, somehow, against all odds. And then, we
ran like maniacs, because Red Mountain was erupting. I recalled back home
and went to see who else had made it back, and from there, I helped with what
needed helping until I finally collapsed, desperate for rest."
Dran bites into the rest of his bread. "From there, most people know
the story; Red Mountain's eruption devestated much of Vvardenfell, though the
Azurites had already been a scourge upon the land prior to that. But
those of us who lived continued on."
The figure continued scribbling down notes for a few moments, and then put his
quill down.
“Yes, is that all?
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 04:33 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 10:29 PM)
The figure continued scribbling down notes for a few moments,
and then put his quill down.
“Yes, is that all?
"That's everything that I know," Dram replies. "The Lady of the
castle was part of the band that was trying to sneak into Red Mountain; she
could probably tell you what happened on their end. She also was part of the
group which recovered a gem needed for the secret weapon, from the Vaults of
Gemin."
"Though if you go to see her," he remarks, "be prepared for her
to ask you why your skin tone is patterned after Vivec's; she mentioned once or
twice that Vivec taught her true humility."
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 04:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 10:33 PM)
That's everything that I know," Dram replies.
"The Lady of the castle was part of the band that was trying to sneak into
Red Mountain; she could probably tell you what happened on their end. She
also was part of the group which recovered a gem needed for the secret weapon,
from the Vaults of Gemin.
"Though if you go to see her," he remarks, "be prepared for her
to ask you why your skin tone is patterned after Vivec's; she mentioned once or
twice that Vivec taught her true humility."
The figure went about packing away his paper and quill, before looking back up
at Dram.
“If ever I speak to her, and she asks, I will be sure to answer.”
With that, the figure walked over to the barkeep and ordered a drink.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 26 2005, 10:36 PM)
The figure went about packing away his paper and quill, before
looking back up at Dram.
“If ever I speak to her, and she asks, I will be sure to answer.”
With that, the figure walked over to the barkeep and ordered a drink.
Dram simply raises an eyebrow ,and finishes his greef. "I shall mention to
her that you are in town," he says. "By what name shall I introduce
you to her?"
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 27 2005, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 26 2005, 10:39 PM)
Dram simply raises an eyebrow ,and finishes his greef.
"I shall mention to her that you are in town," he says.
"By what name shall I introduce you to her?"
"Tiras Mattias."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 27 2005, 04:44 AM
Isidor began to sing again:
Farewell, my friends, I must leave
no one will care, no one will greive
one less nord, who would mind
very few, I'm sure you'll find
If I return, I will be changed
Just different, not angry or insane
Few will miss me, less will care
Farewell my friends, farewell
He got up, and walked out of the bar, slamming the door shut behind him.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 04:52 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 26 2005, 10:44 PM)
Isidor began to sing again:
Farewell, my friends, I must leave
no one will care, no one will greive
one less nord, who would mind
very few, I'm sure you'll find
If I return, I will be changed
Just different, not angry or insane
Few will miss me, less will care
Farewell my friends, farewell
He got up, and walked out of the bar, slamming the door shut behind him.
Dram blinks, then gets up and says "Excuse me ..."
He heads out of the tavern.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 27 2005, 05:19 AM
Somewhere in Tamriel, a lone priest fumbling over texts and
thoughts and holy items is caught upon by a brush of meanings, and begins to
write.
***
The foundations of joy dug, into an earth so uncertain as to make its
accomplishment seem an impossibility, brings to light the notion that such a
thing as happiness is nonexistent, and any episode of association with such a
thing is merely illusion. For as one cannot build a house where there is not
solid ground, how may one find joy in a world where one cannot know what even
the next day will bring, whether it will be bad weather or fair, and whether
that which you relied on today will again tomorrow bear your weight?
It would all seem a terrible misgiving, and perhaps would be, but recall that a
house may be built even on water, provided there is solid ground beneath. Know
also that no ground on which you have ever laid foot is unmoving, and yet
houses are still built. Many are torn down, either by the workings of the world
or the hands of the builders – which is to say us – but many more are built
also, and many stand for quite some duration.
So we find that joy is not merely an illusion, but a evidence, that is it is an
image of something greater, which is to say deeper, than episodes of its own
realization. For as we build on ground that is not solid (and a house cannot
stand forever if the ground does not stay put), we may also find joy in a world
devoid, at times, of reason for celebration, for there is a moment here where
we are surrounded by good graces, and a moment following where we are alone and
have nothing. Mourn during the latter times; rejoice during the former; for you
will see them both, again and again and again.
Realize then, that as the present manifestation of joy is merely an image of
something greater, so to is each one who is capable of perceiving it merely an
image of something greater themselves, that which has been, that which is, and
that which will be. So then the value of a person, while measured by so many
inconsequential, though perhaps situationally necessitated, standards, is in
reality based on this deeper substance, and all episodes experienced as joy are
merely brushes with the higher, which is to say deeper, ideal.
So then, you have value because lacking you value is nonexistent. And
therefore, take all things in passing, the evil and the good, for the good are
merely hints towards something greater, and the evil merely realizations of the
schism. Take each in turn, and make of yourself a house of joy.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 27 2005, 05:44 AM
A young girl screamed as a leathery wing envolped her. She felt
claws race across her face and shoulder. Blood sprayed everywhere blurring her
vision and numbing her with pain.
A gleam caught her eye, as someone stabbed the malicious creature was killed.
An Imperial stood over her, is rough face showing hardened determiniation.
Throwing the young girl into a shed, the Imperial yelled, "Go! Hide, I
shall get your brother and sister!"
A bow broke the only window, the little girl climbed a few boxes to look out. A
winged deformation flew in, mortally wounding the Imperial and severing the
head from a boy bosmer. It turned... saw the girl through the window. The girl
screamed...
Anya jerked and kicked table over. Panting heavily, she looked around at the
tavern, at the people staring at her. Not again. she though. Rubbing her
shoulder and feeling the three ropy scars there, she stood up.
Picking up the table, she payed the barkeeper and dropped a little extra for
the commontion and hurried, a little off balance, to her room, her head
pounding from last night.
Posted by: Shardie Jul 27 2005, 06:32 AM
An ally way, Daggerfall City, Daggerfall
The mist was getting hevier... it was not safe to wander home in this weather,
"silly Lacoriz" thought maranda aloud... as he bumped into a man...
"Sorry" she said, before looking up and realizing who it was... she
jumped back, and drew her sword
"Now now now, thats no way to treat an old friend" Duke Drevious
said, slowly walking out of the mist
"Since when have you been an old friend?" Maranda asked bitterly,
"I thought I was over all those Daedric things, but they seem to just keep
coming"
"Ha ha ha, you have things so wrong, Maranda, I am not here by orders of
my liege, but here in order to get somthing you have..." Drevious eyed the
sword in her hands
"No, you cant have this, its a memento from a friend..." Maranda
said, as Drevious outsteched his hand, the mist slowly formed into a sword
"Shall I fight you for it?" asked Drevious
"No, I shant give it up, no matter what" Maranda replied, her sword
ready to strike
"Then how about this..." Drevious dissapeared into the mist "You
take me to this wedding as your date, and I will forget all about it... none
the less, I shall return on the day before the wedding, ether to reclaim my
sword, or claim my date" he finished, laughing evily
"What should I do?" she asked herself, "What were his
motives?" she asked herself, "What will Lacoriz think???" she
asked herself, as she hurried home
Posted by: syronj Jul 27 2005, 07:36 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 26 2005, 11:44 PM)
Anya jerked and kicked table over. Panting heavily, she looked
around at the tavern, at the people staring at her. Not again. she
though. Rubbing her shoulder and feeling the three ropy scars there, she stood
up.
Picking up the table, she payed the barkeeper and dropped a little extra for
the commontion and hurried, a little off balance, to her room, her head
pounding from last night.
That morning, Shaka wandered through the marketplace of Ald Raathim. Although
he hadn't drunk enough the night before to be hungover, he still felt down. Too
many people seemed to be popping up in Loranna's domain, and he wasn't sure how
the group would fit into that.
No, he had to be honest with himself. Shaka wasn't sure how he himself would
fit in. Rymlin, for example. He had seen how the dunmer had caught Loranna's
eye. Damn bards always seem to draw the ladies, he mused. Stupid to feel
jealous, but . . . .
Shaka glanced at Solange's flower and herb shop as he passed it. A good woman
there, but Shaka had found no spark between them. He wasn't the type to toy
with a woman's affections if there were no future. . . .
He had noticed Anya rush in that morning, slamming the door to her guest
quarters. Shaka wanted to talk with her; by her body language recently, he had
a fair guess that Anya was still uncomfortable with Dres Loranna. He would have
to hold off for now, though. The Argonian didn't want to meddle when Anya's nerves
were obviously raw.
Shaka passed the town's fledgling Mage Guild, still in a former farmhouse. He
was reminded of the day, only a month or so previous, when he had spoken there
to Loranna for only the second time.
It was odd to realize that the citizens of Ald Raathim would never know that
they had been spared complete devastation at the hands of Raithmat's ghost.
Loranna's group would never tell them that they had averted a flood, and the
deadline was now several days past at the least.
Shaka had received something of a shock this morning, when he had viewed an oil
painting of the late Jazbet, Loranna's husband and Lord of Daruhn. For the
first time, Shaka realized that Slyvos didn't just resemble Jazbet -- the lich
was inhabiting Jazbet's original body. No wonder Slyvos was reclusive, and that
neither Loranna's group nor the commoners liked to discuss the subject.
It changed little for Shaka. Jazbet had been, from all accounts, a good lord as
well as a good being. And if Slyvos loved Loranna and she, him, that would have
to be good enough for Shaka too.
Posted by: Ritual Jul 27 2005, 09:09 AM
Rymlin woke up in a dank, dirty place. He looked around, all he
could see was a sliver of light rntering from underneath his door. He tried to
turn his head, but pain shot through his body, causing him to pass out again.
The next time he awoke, he saw the ground moving underneath him: he could feel
himself being dragged along. He looked on either side to see golden boots
treading a stone floor.
"Thank you" said the voice of an old elf. "You may leave, I
don't think this boy will be of any danger to me now."
The ordinators picked Rymlin up and sat him in a wooden chair. The room was
dark, lit only by a few torches against the walls. Rymlin struggled to hold himself
up in the seat, his head felt like it was about to split in two.
"Do you know where you are Rymlin?" said the older mer
"What is this place? How do you know my name?" asked Rymlin, his eyes
opened wide. The pain was driving him mad.
The priest telekinetically moved a small stone into the wall, and watched
Rymlin wince as he tried to look for the sound. "As I thought" said
the priest "You're lucky to be alive Rymlin, few people survive a strike
from an ordinator." said the old man, moving towards Rymlin. His hands
began to glow as he cast a healing spell "Let me help you." a bright
light came forth and Rymlin could feel the pain release from his body.
"Now, where were we?"
"Where am I?" said Rymlin, looking around the dark, stone room. It
looked like some sort of cave.
"This, my boy, is the ministry of truth. I am Favas Saren. I'm supposing
you'd like to know what's going to happen to you." the priest walked over
to a wooden table and poured a glass of flin for himself. "Well normally,
attacking a priest would be considered a capital offense, but we have reviewed
your case, and decided to let you be free. You are after all, only a child, and
you had a very traumatic experience. However, we cannot allow you the graces of
Almsivi again. In fact, you are to be banished forthwith from Vivec City, to
return shall bear the penalty of death. Do you understand what I am
saying?"
Rymlin only nodded. The boy couldn't clearly think of what would happen to him,
or what he would do now.
"Now, if you would follow me." The priest walked down a hallway with
Rymllin following. "We have arranged living quarters for you in the new
Imperial town of Seyda Neen. Once you leave this place, you may never come to
Vivec, for any reason, do you understand?" said the priest, opening a
wooden door. In the room stood a short robed man. "The is Rydres, he will
teleport you to Seyda Neen." the priest motioned to the robed man. "I
do wish you the best of luck." said the priest, turning to leave.
Rymlin walked over to the man "What am I supposed to do once I get there?
he asked, sitting in a wooden chair.
"That's none of my business kid, I'm just getting you there. Now close
your eyes, it's going to be bright." with that the man cast a teleporting
spell, and lightt flooded Rymlin's vision.
--------------------------------------------
Rymlin awoke with a start. He opened the curtains of his room. It looked to be
the same time as when he had gone to bed, except now there was a light rain. He
went out to the bar, and used some of his last gold to purchase breakfast.
"What day is it?" he asked the barkeep, as he ate his egg.
"Thursday sir, you've been sleeping for an entire day." the barkeep
said, placing a box of new glasses into the racks.
"What do I owe you for my room?"
"It's been cover'd. Someone liked your singing I guess. Big Nord payed me
for your room for the next week."
"Well" thought Rymlin, "It looks like I'm off to a good
start."
Posted by: w0nders Jul 27 2005, 09:23 AM
Dante entered the tavern of Ald Raathim, swinging the door open
loudly and brutally. His figure loomed in the doorway for a brief moment before
he approached the bar and sat down. He ordered a strong beverage, and sipped at
it slowly.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 27 2005, 12:07 PM
The old altmer woke up in the sound of knocking. Someone was
knocking the window. He moaned, cursed his hangover and opened the window. Then
he quickly backed off the window, as a raven flew right in with a piece of
paper tied into it's feet. Dastril said: "Hey little fellow. I thought
you'd never come!" He closed the window again. "What do you got
there?" He took the parchment, and started reading.
Later he went downstairs to get a breakfest.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 27 2005, 03:44 PM
After leaving the tavern, Isiodr walked quickly away, as far
away as he could. He didn't want to be here. He knew there was some forests
near Ald Raathiam. Maybe he could go there...
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 03:53 PM
Castle Study
Loranna pours a couple glasses o good High Rock wine, the letter she received
from Allie on her desk. She waits patiently for her friend to arrive.
Outside the Tavern
Dram hurries after Isidor, calling out "Interesting song you sang a moment
ago ..."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 27 2005, 04:02 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 03:53 PM)
Castle Study
Loranna pours a couple glasses o good High Rock wine, the letter she received
from Allie on her desk. She waits patiently for her friend to arrive.
It was the same servant girl who accompanied Nalion to the school the other day
that came now to ask him to meet the Lady of Ald Raathim in the study.
Not bothering to don his robe today, Nalion walked down the aisle towards the
study, clad in a blue shirt and matching black trousers. Without knocking, he
entered and greeted his nordic friend with a fond smile.
"You called and here I am.", the mage said, with a half-mocking
expression on his face. "What is it, Loranna?"
Knowing her long enough, he skipped the formalities and helped himself to a
glass of wine.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 04:08 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 27 2005, 10:02 AM)
It was the same servant girl who accompanied Nalion to the
school the other day that came now to ask him to meet the Lady of Ald Raathim
in the study.
Not bothering to don his robe today, Nalion walked down the aisle towards the
study, clad in a blue shirt and matching black trousers. Without knocking, he
entered and greeted his nordic friend with a fond smile.
"You called and here I am.", the mage said, with a half-mocking
expression on his face. "What is it, Loranna?"
Knowing her long enough, he skipped the formalities and helped himself to a
glass of wine.
"No robe today?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows and grinning.
As Nalion makes himself comfortable, she says "I didn't mention this
beofre because we were wrapped up with dealing with Raithmat, but I got a
letter at the end of last week - one I think you'd like to see."
She holds out the letter from Allie to Nalion. "Here."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 27 2005, 04:10 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 09:53 AM)
Outside the Tavern
Dram hurries after Isidor, calling out "Interesting song you sang a moment
ago ..."
Isidor ignores Dram, and quickens his pace.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 04:13 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 27 2005, 10:10 AM)
Isidor ignores Dram, and quickens his pace.
Dram's eyes narrow slightly.
Though clad in his usual bonemold, Dram picks up his own pace as well; guards
were well-served by being fleet of foot even in armor. He runs after Isidor, catching
up and asking "Since when have you run away from things?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 27 2005, 04:16 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 10:13 AM)
Dram's eyes narrow slightly.
Though clad in his usual bonemold, Dram picks up his own pace as well; guards
were well-served by being fleet of foot even in armor. He runs after
Isidor, catching up and asking "Since when have you run away from
things?"
Isidor ignores Dram, and he tightens his grip on his axe. He stops, and
adresses the guard "Leave me alone, Dram. I don't wish to hurt you, but I
will, if you don't leave. Now."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 27 2005, 04:17 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 04:08 PM)
"No robe today?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows
and grinning.
As Nalion makes himself comfortable, she says "I didn't mention this
beofre because we were wrapped up with dealing with Raithmat, but I got a
letter at the end of last week - one I think you'd like to see."
She holds out the letter from Allie to Nalion. "Here."
"Thank you.", Nalion replied as he took the letter and glanced at it.
"It's from Allerleirauh!", he almost exclaimed in surprise, shooting
Loranna a glance, then he began to read intently and with visible
concentration.
After he finished, he looked questioningly towards Loranna, then read the
letter again, turning the words in his mind, looking behind mere script and
word and ink.
"I see.", he said plainly. "Have you replied already?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 04:26 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 27 2005, 10:17 AM)
"Thank you.", Nalion replied as he took the letter and
glanced at it.
"It's from Allerleirauh!", he almost exclaimed in surprise, shooting
Loranna a glance, then he began to read intently and with visible
concentration.
After he finished, he looked questioningly towards Loranna, then read the
letter again, turning the words in his mind, looking behind mere script and
word and ink.
"I see.", he said plainly. "Have you replied already?"
Loranna blushes just a little. "I'm uh, still working on a reply,"
she admits. "Every time I read her letter, I feel just a little
overwhelmed and anything I write sounds incredably inadequate and pretentious
when I look at it. But at the very least, it sounds as though the matter of the
restless dead returning is close to being resolved."
She sips her wine, adding "And ... well, it's a very beautiful letter. I'm
constantly thinking about what she said now, about her friend the Harper, about
this new world she's traveled to ..."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 27 2005, 10:16 AM)
Isidor ignores Dram, and he tightens his grip on his axe. He
stops, and adresses the guard "Leave me alone, Dram. I don't wish to hurt
you, but I will, if you don't leave. Now."
Dram stops, staring intently at Isidor for a long moment. The Dunmer's expression
goes from annoyed to impassive.
"Whatever you're looking for, I hope you find it," he says, turning
to look to the wilderness ahead. "But I wonder if it's out there."
His face relaxes a bit. "I would hope to see you again - preferably
soon," he says.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 27 2005, 04:30 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 10:26 AM)
Dram stops, staring intently at Isidor for a long moment.
The Dunmer's expression goes from annoyed to impassive.
"Whatever you're looking for, I hope you find it," he says, turning
to look to the wilderness ahead. "But I wonder if it's out
there."
His face relaxes a bit. "I would hope to see you again - preferably
soon," he says.
Isidor nods, and walks foward, towards the forest.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 27 2005, 04:37 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 04:26 PM)
Loranna blushes just a little. "I'm uh, still working
on a reply," she admits. "Every time I read her letter, I feel
just a little overwhelmed and anything I write sounds incredably inadequate and
pretentious when I look at it. But at the very least, it sounds as though
the matter of the restless dead returning is close to being resolved."
She sips her wine, adding "And ... well, it's a very beautiful
letter. I'm constantly thinking about what she said now, about her friend
the Harper, about this new world she's traveled to ..."
"She seems to be here and yet not, but I believe her spirit never truly
left.", Nalion answered with a smile, "And even when she is not here,
she still shapes this world through her love."
Nalion leaned back in thought.
"Aside from implications I have yet to ponder, the letter gives hope, yes.
If you don't mind, I would like to add a few lines of myself to your
letter."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 27 2005, 04:42 PM
Isidor sat on a log, his armor and weapons at his feet.
He didn't know why he had left, but he had known he had too. No one needed him,
why was he there? The group was proficient without him, and he had caused
nothing but trouble.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 04:43 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 27 2005, 10:37 AM)
She seems to be here and yet not, but I believe her spirit
never truly left.", Nalion answered with a smile, "And even when she
is not here, she still shapes this world through her love.
Nalion leaned back in thought.
"Aside from implications I have yet to ponder, the letter gives hope, yes.
If you don't mind, I would like to add a few lines of myself to your
letter."
Loranna stares at Nalion for a brief second, contemplating what he just said
about Allie.
"By all means," she says, producing pen and paper. "Did you have
an idea on what to write now, or did you want more time to think? I've been
feeling an urge to discuss what she wrote with someone; maybe seeing what you
have to say will help me figure out what I'm going to say."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 27 2005, 04:56 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 04:43 PM)
Loranna stares at Nalion for a brief second, contemplating what
he just said about Allie.
"By all means," she says, producing pen and paper. "Did
you have an idea on what to write now, or did you want more time to
think? I've been feeling an urge to discuss what she wrote with someone;
maybe seeing what you have to say will help me figure out what I'm going to
say."
"I have only mere notions, thought that roam freely but do not yet take
the shape of letters nor words yet.", Nalion replied, still in thought.
"I fear I need some more time to ponder if I want to answer her
appropriately. I would also like to discuss with you, but I fear not today nor
tomorrow. As important as Allie's letter is to me, I fear I cannot do this
earlier."
Nalion rose from his chair and looked at Loranna apologetically.
"Forgive my abruptness, Loranna, I do not wish to be impolite, but I'm
afraid I have to leave now. Thank you for showing me the letter. I will have an
answer ready and we can then discuss freely."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 27 2005, 05:03 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 27 2005, 10:56 AM)
I have only mere notions, thought that roam freely but do
not yet take the shape of letters nor words yet.", Nalion replied, still
in thought. "I fear I need some more time to ponder if I want to answer
her appropriately. I would also like to discuss with you, but I fear not today
nor tomorrow. As important as Allie's letter is to me, I fear I cannot do this
earlier.
Nalion rose from his chair and looked at Loranna apologetically.
"Forgive my abruptness, Loranna, I do not wish to be impolite, but I'm
afraid I have to leave now. Thank you for showing me the letter. I will have an
answer ready and we can then discuss freely."
Loranna looks a little dismayed, but she nods. "Right; we each have duties
to attend to," she says, understanding coming to her face. "We'll
talk more in a few days then, and if you run into Reichi or our other older
companions, please let them know we received word from Allie."
She grins. "And thank you for this brief talk; you've helped some thoughts
gel in my mind already."
She watches Nalion leave, then sighs, still smiling, thinking about her
response to her friend as she deals with her daily work.
Meanwhile, Dram returns to his own duties, feeling slightly troubled.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:44 AM
Night was falling; Loranna and Dram, mindful of Thom's encounter
with vampires the previous night, increased the nightly patrols of the town and
the grounds surrounding it. Dram, in addition, quietly told the patrols to keep
their eyes open for Isidor, who was still out in the wilderness somewhere.
Loranna wondered about Tiras Mattias, the Vivec-looking tale collector, but had
yet to encounter him. She shrugged and went about her business, confident that
if it was meant to be she would meet this interesting fellow in time.
As the moons came into view, and the stars shone down, Ald Raathim quietly went
about its nighttime business.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:53 AM
Falco had heard Dram speaking with one of his patrolmen.
"Make sure you keep an eye out for that big Nord Isidor. He's gone into
the woods around. I'd like to know what he's up to. Report to me should you see
him."
The patrolman nodded and continuesd his route. Falco thought to himself on this
statement. Whats that idiot doing now? Probobly got himself into trouble. I
better go pull his [censored] out of the fire.
Falco pulled his cloak tightly around himself and walked out of the town
through the cold dusk air.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 08:53 PM)
Falco pulled his cloak tightly around himself and walked out of
the town through the cold dusk air.
Shaka was near enough to Falco to see him walk off with a purposeful air. He
ran after the rogue.
"Hey, Falco! I hear Isidor hasn't been seen today. If that's what you're
after, mind if I tag along?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 04:57 PM)
Shaka was near enough to Falco to see him walk off with a
purposeful air. He ran after the rogue.
"Hey, Falco! I hear Isidor hasn't been seen today. If that's
what you're after, mind if I tag along?"
Falco merely grunted, "Sure thing". He then continued on towards the
woods.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 08:57 PM)
Shaka was near enough to Falco to see him walk off with a
purposeful air. He ran after the rogue.
"Hey, Falco! I hear Isidor hasn't been seen today. If that's
what you're after, mind if I tag along?"
Isidor sat on his log, dozing slightly. The forest was quiet, but Isidor didn't
pay any mind.
The cloaked group moved foward, swords and bows in hand. They saw the nord,
Isidor was his name, sitting on a log, sleeping. One figure muttered something,
then two archers fired at the nord.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 27 2005, 05:00 PM)
Isidor sat on his log, dozing slightly. The forest was quiet,
but Isidor didn't pay any mind.
The cloaked group moved foward, swords and bows in hand. They saw the nord,
Isidor was his name, sitting on a log, sleeping. One figure muttered something,
then two archers fired at the nord.
Falco heard a loud scream pierce the night air. Falco recognized it to be a
nord. He yelled to Shaka, " That came from North of here! C'mon lets
go!" Falco and Shaka sprinted deeper into the woods.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 09:10 PM)
Falco heard a loud scream pierce the night air. Falco recognized
it to be a nord. He yelled to Shaka, " That came from North of here! C'mon
lets go!" Falco and Shaka sprinted deeper into the woods.
The group immediatly sprinted foward, advancing on the stunned nord.
Isidor had fallen back off of the log, bleeding from the arrows.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 09:10 PM)
Falco heard a loud scream pierce the night air. Falco recognized
it to be a nord. He yelled to Shaka, " That came from North of here! C'mon
lets go!" Falco and Shaka sprinted deeper into the woods.
Shaka had left the Spear back at the castle, stupidly, but at least he was
wearing bracers and greaves. As the two Argonians ran through the moonlit
forest, Shaka muttered the words of power and gestured in the Bound mudras. A
daedric punch dagger appeared in his left hand, and the mace in his right.
Judging from the shadows ahead and the sounds of struggle, they were near . .
..
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 09:13 PM)
Shaka had left the Spear back at the castle, stupidly, but at
least he was wearing bracers and greaves. As the two Argonians ran
through the moonlit forest, Shaka muttered the words of power and gestured in
the Bound mudras. A daedric punch dagger appeared in his left hand, and
the mace in his right. Judging from the shadows ahead and the sounds of
struggle, they were near . . ..
The cloaked leader saw Falco and Shaka running towards them. "Excellent,
Argonian meat." He sprints foward, casting an invisibility spell.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:16 AM
Falco looked upon Isidor. He saw the arrows and jumped behind a
tree, pulling Shaka with him. "Listen Shaka there's at least one archer
hiding in these woods somewhere. Keep an eye ourt for him and take cover behind
the trees." With that Falco scurried off farther into the woods, looking
for whoever shot the arrows.
Posted by: Ritual Yesterday, 03:19 AM
That Morning-
Rymlin finished his breakfast and returned to his room. Retrieving a fresh
robe, proceeded to change. Pulling off his enchanted black garment, he stood
before the mirror, looking over the tattoos on his body. He still remembered
what each one meant. He touched his fingers to his chest where a name was
written in elaborate Daedric runes. He smiled slightly as he read the name.
Rymlin turned from the mirror, and clothed himself in a luxurious dark red
robe, with black around either cuff, and down the center. He pulled back his
hair and tied it behind his head, "Now, to examine this mages guild.
Perhaps I can be of some use there." Rymlin walked out the door of the
tavern and over to the newly founded Guild of Mages.
The place would have been hard to find, had it not been for the universal
insignia of the guild on the wall of the old farmhouse. Rymlin looked about and
saw various craftsmen working as old mages instructed them. Rymlin opened the
door and came into a makeshift guild hall. The hall was occipied by several
tables and a single bookshelf against the wall. Scrolls, books, and soulgems
were strewn about and mages bustled about trying to get things in order.
Everyone was so bust that they didn't happen to notice the new face as Rymlin
stepped in the room. Watching for the first person he could talk to, he found a
short Bosmer trying to place three books on the top shelf of the bookshelf. As
he struggled to step up, he knocked out an old skull that had been being used
as a bookend. Right before it reached the ground, Rymlin caught it with
telekinesis and placed it back in its proper posistion.
The small elf looked at Rymlin surprised. "Thank you friend. I don't think
we've met. What's your name?" said the mer, turning to grab more books.
Rymlin hesitated before speaking. His name was on the most wanted lists of all
of Vvardenfell, it was only a matter of time before the news came to the
mainland. "My name is Ash." said Rymlin, using his last name.
"Well, welcome to the Guild of Mages Ash, I don't suppose you'd like to
join?" said the Bosmer, facing Rymlin "We could really use the
help."
Rymlin smiled as he said "In fact, that's why I've come. I'm looking for a
place to lodge for a bit. If I work here, can I get food and shelter until I
find some real work?"
"Of course! Go outside and talk to Treniel, he's the Altmer in the purple
robe, can't miss him. He'll give you something to do." the Bosmer grabbed
another book and turned to Rymlin before he left the room. "By the way,
you'll be staying in the inn across from the tavern, they're giving us free
lodging until the guild has some bunking quarters."
With that, Rymlin went outside to the Altmer and began working.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 09:16 PM)
Falco looked upon Isidor. He saw the arrows and jumped behind a
tree, pulling Shaka with him. "Listen Shaka there's at least one archer
hiding in these woods somewhere. Keep an eye ourt for him and take cover behind
the trees." With that Falco scurried off farther into the woods, looking
for whoever shot the arrows.
Seeing at least one foe had cast an invisibility spell, Shaka touched the
Amulet of Shadows at his neck and faded into near-total chameleon. Being
night-time, though moonlit he was effectively invisible as well. This should be
interesting, he thought.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 09:16 PM)
Falco looked upon Isidor. He saw the arrows and jumped behind a
tree, pulling Shaka with him. "Listen Shaka there's at least one archer
hiding in these woods somewhere. Keep an eye ourt for him and take cover behind
the trees." With that Falco scurried off farther into the woods, looking
for whoever shot the arrows.
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 09:20 PM)
Seeing at least one foe had cast an invisibility spell, Shaka
touched the Amulet of Shadows at his neck and faded into near-total chameleon.
Being night-time, though moonlit he was effectively invisible as well.
This should be interesting, he thought.
Luckily for Isidor, both arrows had missed his heart, and went for his stomach
instead.
The group pushed foward after their leader, looking for Shaka and Falco.
The Khajiit leader laughed and then said "You can run, lizard, but you
can't hide."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 27 2005, 09:23 PM)
Luckily for Isidor, both arrows had missed his heart, and went
for his stomach instead.
The group pushed foward after their leader, looking for Shaka and Falco.
The Khajiit leader laughed and then said "You can run, lizard, but you can't
hide."
Shaka sidled warily out from the trees, cursing the fact that he faced a
Khajiit's senses. The enemy leader wouldn't be able to spot him as plainly as
day, but he could probably see a blur, and smell the characteristic scent of an
Argonian.
Although, Shaka thought with almost a grin, I've had ladies tell me it was not
unpleasant for being bitter ....
For his part, Shaka could hear the rustling of the Khajiit's approach, though
not with pinpoint accuracy, and Shaka's sense of smell was also good, though
not in the Khajiit's league.
The duel became long moments of sensing the enemy, and trying to find the
center of the duel, both within oneself and on the ground....
Shaka suddenly felt the rush of displaced air from a sword, and shifted left.
He captured the Khajiit's weapon for a second by crossing his own mace and
dagger, sparks fanning out into the night, but then the Khajiit twisted away.
Shaka heard faint laughter before the deadly duel continued . . . .
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 09:32 PM)
Shaka sidled warily out from the trees, cursing the fact that he
faced a Khajiit's senses. The enemy leader wouldn't be able to spot him
as plainly as day, but he could probably see a blur, and smell the
characteristic scent of an Argonian.
Although, Shaka thought with almost a grin, I've had ladies tell me it was not
unpleasant for being bitter ....
For his part, Shaka could hear the rustling of the Khajiit's approach, though
not with pinpoint accuracy, and Shaka's sense of smell was also good, though
not in the Khajiit's league.
The duel became long moments of sensing the enemy, and trying to find the
center of the duel, both within oneself and on the ground....
Shaka suddenly felt the rush of displaced air from a sword, and shifted
left. He captured the Khajiit's weapon for a second by crossing his own
mace and dagger, sparks fanning out into the night, but then the Khajiit
twisted away. Shaka heard faint laughter before the deadly duel continued
. . . .
The Khajiit was darting back and forth, laughing at the befuddled Argonian.
"Can't keep up, can you? Fine." He stops "Fight me, like a real
man."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:49 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 27 2005, 09:36 PM)
The Khajiit was darting back and forth, laughing at the
befuddled Argonian. "Can't keep up, can you? Fine." He stops
"Fight me, like a real man."
"Your choice, Khajiit," said Shaka. His opponent was visible now,
though a shadow; crossing swords while invisible threw one out of that state.
But Shaka was still more than three-quarters stealthed.
At the same time, the clock was running out on Shaka's Bound weapons.
Abandoning indirection, Shaka closed with his enemy. Golden sparks flared into
the night as the two fought, sword versus punch dagger and mace; Shaka's
opponent was a capable fighter and, he began to realize, stronger than a Khajiit
had a right to be.
Vampire? thought Shaka with some dismay. But there was no time to think as the
two fought amid the trees. At last, Shaka caught the Khajiit's sword with the
flanges of the daedric mace and hurled it into the night.
Just then, his bound weapons disappeared, their course run. Shaka crouched into
the fighting positions of the Rain of Sand, ironically a Khajiit invention. His
opponent was not slow to respond, though it must have looked to him like having
to fight the outline of an Argonian.
Shaka took a kick from the enemy leader on his left bracer, his arm nearly
going numb, before backfisting him with his right bracer. The Khajiit took the
blow better than expected and whirled into a sweeping kick, trying to knock
Shaka off his feet. Shaka himself spun into the air and rebounded off the trunk
of a tree, attempting to land on the Khajiit with an elbow smash, but his
opponent was inhumanly fast.
And now the Amulet wore off, and Shaka was himself visible.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:03 AM
The khajiit saw Shaka once his chameleon wore off. He raised his
claws for s slash to the neck. Fortunately this was cut short by a loud thud.
The Khajiit slumped to the ground. Falco placed his saber back in its sheath,
having just hit the Khajiit hard in the back of the head with its hilt.
"Seen any more Shaka?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 10:03 PM)
The khajiit saw Shaka once his chameleon wore off. He raised his
claws for s slash to the neck. Fortunately this was cut short by a loud thud.
The Khajiit slumped to the ground. Falco placed his saber back in its sheath,
having just hit the Khajiit hard in the back of the head with its hilt.
"Seen any more Shaka?"
"Not unless you finished the rest of them. . . . " The Khajiit was
beginning to stir. With urgency, Shaka said, "Falco, finish him with your
daedric dagger. I think we're fighting vampires here!"
"Isidor, is he alive?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:09 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 06:08 PM)
Not unless you finished the rest of them. .
. . " The Khajiit was beginning to stir. With urgency,
Shaka said, "Falco, finish him with your daedric dagger. I think
we're fighting vampires here!
"Isidor, is he alive?"
"Shaka, Defend Isidor. I don't want any to get to him while he's down.
NOW!" Falco drew his dagger and slit the Khajiit's throat, slaying the
wretched beast.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:10 AM
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 10:09 PM)
"Shaka, Defend Isidor. I don't want any to get to him while
he's down. NOW!" Falco drew his dagger and slit the Khajiit's throat,
slaying the wretched beast.
Shaka grabbed the vampire's sword and took off at a run toward Isidor. . . .
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:13 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 10:11 PM)
Shaka grabbed the vampire's sword and took off at a run toward
Isidor. . . .
Isidor had been writhing in pain, the arrows right in his stomach. He saw Shaka
run past him, his position being hid by his log. "Shaka" he rasped
"Shaka".
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:17 AM
Screaming, the little girl ran to the back of the shed, watching
the window. The leathery wings coming through as the creature tried to get it's
prey.
Crying, the little girl hid in the corner, but it wasn't enough to hide
comepletely. The winged demon broke the wall, cantored in, staring, it's almost
feminine face snearing.
Blood dripping down her face and soaking her left side of her clothes, all she
could do was sit, too weak to even run. The Azurite demon ran towards her,
screaching, causing the girl to cower, her ears held tight in fear. She felt it
hit her, and then it stopped, stooping over the bosmer child.
Crawling out she saw what saved her, a broadsword lodged in the back. She saw
who it belonged too, the Imperial, her Uncle. His eyes were sightless, a look
of rage permentally etched in his face, never again to soften when she called
his name.
Crying she fell back, ragged, choking breaths coming through her sobs. And then
all went black.
Waking up and nearly toppling out of her bed, and sat there for a moment,
recollecting her thoughts. Just leave me alone, why won't you just leave me
alone.
Grabbing her armor and weapons, she ran out of her room. Some gaurds were
slightly suprised as a dishoveled, blonde elf ran past, but they ignored her.
Running to the beach, she stopping, breathing hard, tears sparkling on her
face. So real, so real. It's all happening again, as if I'm living that
nightmare. Why? Why now, why is it haunting me after all that time. Why does it
feel more alive than dream?
A glow settled beside her, she recognized Lotus' new light from the reforging
of her spear. His small frame allowed for him to get closer, and using his
tail, to nuzzle up against her. Smiling for once, she scratched his chin.
She continued walking, not really sure of her direction, not really caring
either, hoping that the solitude of the forest she knew so well, and to get
away from that, that woman, might at least give her peace of mind if not
answers.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 27 2005, 10:13 PM)
Isidor had been writhing in pain, the arrows right in his
stomach. He saw Shaka run past him, his position being hid by his log.
"Shaka" he rasped "Shaka".
Shaka stopped, his head snapping to the side, before he located Isidor's voice.
He crouched next to the Nord, noting grimly that Isidor had been hit in the
gut.
"Aw hell, Iz ...." he said softly, and his hands glowed with the Heal
Companion spell. Assuming they survived this ambush, there was a chance that
Isidor wouldn't bleed to death now or die of shock before they could get him
back to the castle.
"How many are left, boyo? We got their leader .... They're vamps,
too."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 10:20 PM)
Shaka stopped, his head snapping to the side, before he located
Isidor's voice. He crouched next to the Nord, noting grimly that Isidor
had been hit in the gut.
"Aw hell, Iz ...." he said softly, and his hands glowed with the Heal
Companion spell. Assuming they survived this ambush, there was a chance
that Isidor wouldn't bleed to death now or die of shock before they could get
him back to the castle.
"How many are left, boyo? We got their leader .... They're vamps,
too."
"I...four.." he gasped in pain and wretched.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:25 AM
Falco's saber was in his right hand his dagger in his left. He
looked around, scanning the woods for any more of the vamps. An arrow came from
directly in front of him and hit his right arm, causing him to drop his saber.
He did however know where his foe was now. A flick of his left wrist and the
dagger had been tossed from his hand and into his enemy's throat.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 10:25 PM)
Falco's saber was in his right hand his dagger in his left. He
looked around, scanning the woods for any more of the vamps. An arrow came from
directly in front of him and hit his right arm, causing him to drop his saber.
He did however know where his foe was now. A flick of his left wrist and the
dagger had been tossed from his hand and into his enemy's throat.
Sneaking a look over the top of the fallen tree, Shaka said to Isidor,
"Okay, save your strength .... It looks as if there are three left now.
Hang on and I'll try to flank them . . . ."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:31 AM
Falco fell to his knees in pain. He picked up his saber with his
left hand, knowing full well it couldn't harm a vampire as much as his dagger,
but it could still do some damage.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 10:31 PM)
Falco fell to his knees in pain. He picked up his saber with his
left hand, knowing full well it couldn't harm a vampire as much as his dagger,
but it could still do some damage.
Shaka activated the Amulet of Shadows again and began trying to maneuver
through the woods, hoping the enemy couldn't locate him as well as the Khajiit
had . . . .
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:36 AM
Falco crawled n one arm and tow legs to Isidor. He leaned up
against the log next to him. With his saber drawn he turned and smiled at
Isidor. "Well ole friend. Looks like we're gonna go down fight'in! Isn't
thast how you nords get into sovnegrade?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:36 AM
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 10:34 PM)
Shaka activated the Amulet of Shadows again and began trying to
maneuver through the woods, hoping the enemy couldn't locate him as well as the
Khajiit had . . . .
One assassin remained. The others had recalled out, as the leader had ordered
them to. One was stubborn. He moved foward, slowly, watching the Argonian move
slowly foward, then dissapear. He pulled out his bow and released an arrow into
his back.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:37 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 10:36 PM)
Falco crawled n one arm and tow legs to Isidor. He leaned up
against the log next to him. With his saber drawn he turned and smiled at Isidor.
"Well ole friend. Looks like we're gonna go down fight'in! Isn't thast how
you nords get into sovnegrade?"
Isidor turned his head and said "If lucky. Argonians go, where?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 27 2005, 06:37 PM)
Isidor turned his head and said "If lucky. Argonians go,
where?"
"Into the ground. That is if our corpses aren't torn to shreds."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:41 AM
Hearing a scream a slight distance in the forest, Anya went into
a sprint to see what the problem was. That was no woman's scream. Must be
bad.
A few minutes later, she reached the battle. Adjusting her eyes to the night,
she noticed that Isidor laying on the ground. Smiling at him, "You foolish
warrior Nord, see what too much drink gets you, all shot up."
Unslinging her spear, she called Lotus forth. Let's hope this was more than
a cosmetic upgrade. she thought.
Slowing down, and using her honed sense of hearing, she tried to spot one of
the attackers. A familar buzz caught her interest, and she jumped to the side,
catching an arrow to the side, but thankfully not peircing through yet.
Spinning around, she lept towards the trees, spotting the sniper, Lotus' glow
illuminating the area. "Got you!" she yelled, driving her spear
foward at the sniper, who wasn't prepared for the speedy assault.
"What the?" Suprised crossed Anya's face as the archer grabbed her
spear. That is much to fast. Vampire... maybe? Then the world lit up, and she
tumbled to the ground.
Getting up, she saw the charred hulk of the Vampire getting up and stumbling
after her, followed by another fireball from Lotus.
"You bugger, you hit me too!" Yelling at Lotus, she charged the
Vampire one last time and ran him through. "What an amazing creature you
are Lotus. I wa half expecting something new, and I'm still surpries."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:42 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 10:39 PM)
Into the ground. That is if our corpses aren't torn to
shreds.
Isidor laughed, but coughed up blood. "Good bye.."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 27 2005, 10:41 PM)
"What the?" Suprised crossed Anya's face as the archer
grabbed her spear. That is much to fast. Vampire... maybe? Then the world lit
up, and she tumbled to the ground.
Getting up, she saw the charred hulk of the Vampire getting up and stumbling
after her, followed by another fireball from Lotus.
"You bugger, you hit me too!" Yelling at Lotus, she charged the
Vampire one last time and ran him through. "What an amazing creature you
are Lotus. I wa half expecting something new, and I'm still surpries."
Shaka was curled up on the forest floor, an arrow in his back, but luckily not
into his spine or heart.
He tried to call to Anya, but couldn't manage much more than an
"Arrgghh". Now I know how a stepped-on lizard feels, he thought.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:45 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 27 2005, 06:42 PM)
Isidor laughed, but coughed up blood. "Good bye.."
Falco drew forth from his pack a small bottle. It was his ancient dagoth
brandy, wich he had savced for as special occasion. He took a swig and offered some
to Isidor. " One last drink mate?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 10:45 PM)
Falco drew forth from his pack a small bottle. It was his
ancient dagoth brandy. He took a swig and offered some to Isidor. " One
last drink mate?"
Isidor had slipped from consicousness. His breathing was light, but steady.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 27 2005, 06:47 PM)
Isidor had slipped from consicousness. His breathing was light,
but steady.
Falco decided then that he wouldn't let either of them die. He sood up and
pullued the arrows froom Isidor's stomach. He then grabbed Isidor by his shirt,
and slowly dragged him towards town.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:53 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 08:50 PM)
Falco decided then that he wouldn't let either of them die. He
sood up and pullued the arrows froom Isidor's stomach. He then grabbed Isidor
by his shirt, and slowly dragged him towards town.
"He'll live, wont he? I'll send Lotus to get help, they can meet us on the
way."
Calling Lotus, Anya whispered in his ear. After a moment, a few powerful flaps
sent him above the trees and towards the castle, hopefully able to get the
message across to Loranna.
Using her spear as a prop, she followed Falco and Shaka back towards Ald
Raathim.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:58 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 27 2005, 10:50 PM)
Falco decided then that he wouldn't let either of them die. He
sood up and pullued the arrows froom Isidor's stomach. He then grabbed Isidor
by his shirt, and slowly dragged him towards town.
Shaka managed to get to his feet after a while, but left the arrow in. He
started walking slowly toward Ald Raathim. Thanks, kiddo, he thought about
Anya. She had really helped by taking out the last vampire.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 27 2005, 10:53 PM)
He'll live, wont he? I'll send Lotus to get help, they can
meet us on the way.
Calling Lotus, Anya whispered in his ear. After a moment, a few powerful flaps
sent him above the trees and towards the castle, hopefully able to get the
message across to Loranna.
Using her spear as a prop, she followed Falco and Shaka back towards Ald
Raathim.
Cliff Racers were not all that common around Ald Raathim, despite the castle
being on an actual cliff. Thus, Lotus's flight over the town elicited a few surprised
and alarmed shouts, especially given his unique skin coloring and general aura
of cliff racery power.
Lotus found the rocks and two arrows lobbed in his direction easy enough to
avoid, and he zeroed in on the castle, having a fairly good idea where Loranna
slept. The problem, now, was in trying to communicate to the Lady of Daruhn the
situation ...
Hovering by the castle tower, Lotus rapped on the closed window of the study
with his tail, prompting a Khajiit servant to go see what's the matter. His
scream of "AHH!!! Flying Demon Racer!" roused both Dram and Loranna
from what had been otherwise sound sleeps.
" ... The heck? Lotus?" Loranna muttered, her clothes hastily thrown
on.
"Not exactly a demon," Dram muttered, bare-chested and barefoot, ebony
sword in hand.
Lotus flapped his wings and made himself look as worried and urgant as a cliff
racer could, and Dram and Loranna figured out at about the same time that
"He must be trying to get help for Anya." Then both Dram and Loranna
glanced sidelong at one another for speaking in unison.
"I'll go get my armor," Dram says.
"Come back here; we might as well fly to her," Loranna says, running
to her room to get her potions and to get properly dressed.
With flying potions consumed, Loranna and Dram floated out the window - which
was closed up again by the still-rattled servant - and followed Lotus, who
chose to angle around town to avoid getting any more rocks thrown at him,
before homing in on Anya's position. The two beleagured figures land near the wounded
party, Loranna already asking "What happened to you guys?" as she
hurries over, blue magic emenating from her hands.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 11:06 PM)
With flying potions consumed, Loranna and Dram floated out the
window - which was closed up again by the still-rattled servant - and followed
Lotus, who chose to angle around town to avoid getting any more rocks thrown at
him, before homing in on Anya's position. The two beleagured figures land
near the wounded party, Loranna already asking "What happened to you
guys?" as she hurries over, blue magic emenating from her hands.
"Is this ... Sovengaarde? Must be, judging from the welcoming
committee," joked Shaka feebly. "Isidor was attacked by vampires when
Falco found him, and I had tagged along. Some of them recalled out . . . . I
think I got their leader, a Khajiit; if he wasn't their leader, he should have
been. . . . Anya saved all of our butts."
Shaka decided to shut up and rested on his knees for a moment, grateful for
Loranna's healing skills.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:19 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 09:13 PM)
Is this ... Sovengaarde? Must be, judging from the
welcoming committee," joked Shaka feebly. "Isidor was attacked
by vampires when Falco found him, and I had tagged along. Some of them
recalled out . . . . I think I got their leader, a
Khajiit; if he wasn't their leader, he should have been. .
. . Anya saved all of our butts.
Shaka decided to shut up and rested on his knees for a moment, grateful for
Loranna's healing skills.
Sitting dow as well, Anya quiped, "Well, I wasn't exactly a paladin here,
I only got one hiding in the trees. Pretty high up in the trees."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:23 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 27 2005, 11:19 PM)
Sitting down as well, Anya quiped, "Well, I wasn't exactly
a paladin here, I only got one hiding in the trees. Pretty high up in the
trees."
Shaka was grateful that Isidor and Falco, though unconscious, were going to
live. He turned his head to Anya and said, "Thank the Nine that I didn't
spear Lotus that day on the docks. I can see now what a faithful friend he can
be . . . ."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:27 AM
Loranna looks to Dram, who mutters "Where are the patrols
..." under his breath before taking up his sword and checking the area,
making sure there's no lurking vampire or bandit nearby.
"I see," Loranna says, healing Isidor, then Anya, Falco, and Shaka in
turn, and casting Cure disease on the lot of them for good measure.
"Thom's instincts were right, it seems. Hopefully this is the last of them
..."
There is the sound of a scuffle, a most ungodly sound that makes Loranna look
up in alarm. A couple moments later, and one of the night patrols appears,
fighting a running battle with a snarling Orc vampire who was bellowing
"Lousy no good pansy Khajjit, leaving me behind like that! Malacath take
yer fur and use it to wipe his filth-hole, now STOP RUNNING AND LET ME DRINK
YOU DRY YOU STUPID ..."
Dram simply walks up to the Orc, whose axe was pressed deeply into one guard's
bonemold shield, and lops off his head with such lack of ceremony that it takes
everyone, the Orc included, to realize he's now dead.
"Er ... thank you sir," the guard says, sounding a bit sheepish as
Dram wipes the blood off his blade.
"You're welcome," Dram says, looking over the two guards. The two
Dunmer youths look slightly nonplussed.
Loranna lets out the breath she didn't realize she had taken, and lowers her
hands. "Let me look at the two of you, too ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:33 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 27 2005, 09:23 PM)
Shaka was grateful that Isidor and Falco, though unconscious,
were going to live. He turned his head to Anya and said, "Thank the
Nine that I didn't spear Lotus that day on the docks. I can see now what
a faithful friend he can be . . . ."
"Indeed my scaly friend. This little guy has saved me far more times than
any mer or man companion has, at no slight to present company, of course."
Hearing the commontion, Anya turned her head.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 09:27 PM)
Dram simply walks up to the Orc, whose axe was pressed deeply
into one guard's bonemold shield, and lops off his head with such lack of
ceremony that it takes everyone, the Orc included, to realize he's now
dead.
Blinking slightly, she looked at Shaka, "I thought you said we got them
all..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:37 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 27 2005, 11:33 PM)
Hearing the commontion, Anya turned her head.
Blinking slightly, she looked at Shaka, "I thought you said we got them
all..."
He shrugged sheepishly, then winced at the remaining soreness. "Close
enough for government work, elf . . . ." he muttered.
Posted by: Ritual Yesterday, 05:39 AM
Rymlin was sitting in the tavern when he heard the noise
outside. Hurrying outside, he saw the villagers pointing and shouting at a
rogue cliff racer. "Now that's a curiosity" says Rymlin, quietly.
"This should pan out to something of interest, I suppose I'll follow
it." Rymlin cast a detect creature spell. By the time he had sorted out
where the creature was, it had already made its way to the forest. Rymlin cast
a spell of speed and moved as fast as he could to the forest's edge, still
tracking the racer. Bringing up a glowing hand, a small ball of light appeared
before Rymlin, guiding his path. He walked through the woods and stopped about
twenty paces from the group. His detect creature spell had worn off, and he was
out of Magicka.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:41 AM
We are the government," Dram deadpans, hearing an
approaching figure and drawing his blade. The two younger guards, by now
healed, likewise prepare themselves, one saying "Halt!
" ... Rymlin?" Loranna says, somewhat surprised. "You know
dears, we invented taverns for these sorts of meetings; the wilderness lacks a
certain amount of creature comforts ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 09:41 PM)
... Rymlin?" Loranna says, somewhat surprised.
"You know dears, we invented taverns for these sorts of meetings; the
wilderness lacks a certain amount of creature comforts ...
"I'd love some creature comforts right about now." Anya mumbled
loudly, "I was planning on having a night alone to try to forge... well to
breath some fresh air. This was purely chance, mi'lady."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 09:41 PM)
"... the wilderness lacks a certain amount of creature comforts ..."
The irony of this statement was, of course, that some find the comforts of the
wilderness superior to those of taverns, and it so happened that one such as
these was Arynel, and the Breton was up in the mountain overlooking Ald
Raathim, picking at a burn on his hand.
Posted by: Ritual Yesterday, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 10:41 PM)
We are the government," Dram deadpans, hearing an
approaching figure and drawing his blade. The two younger guards, by now
healed, likewise prepare themselves, one saying "Halt!
" ... Rymlin?" Loranna says, somewhat surprised. "You know
dears, we invented taverns for these sorts of meetings; the wilderness lacks a
certain amount of creature comforts ..."
Rymlin turns about to address the two guards, who have now become quite
intimidating. "What a rude greeting from the legion." turning to
Loranna "Excuse me m'lady, I never expected to find you out here. I was
curious about who would bring foriegn fauna to the mainland, particularly a
beast as volitile as a cliff racer." shining his light brighter, Rymlin
sees the wounded fighters on the ground. "What in Vhek's name happened
here?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:50 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Jul 27 2005, 11:48 PM)
Rymlin turns about to address the two guards, who have now
become quite intimidating. "What a rude greeting from the legion."
turning to Loranna "Excuse me m'lady, I never expected to find you out
here. I was curious about who would bring foriegn fauna to the mainland,
particularly a beast as volitile as a cliff racer." shining his light
brighter, Rymlin sees the wounded fighters on the ground. "What in Vhek's
name happened here?"
"A little scuffle with vampires, from the sounds of it," Loranna
says, looking to the others. "And we should really get back to the castle
now."
Dram addresses the guards. "Take care of the bodies and report back to
town; I'll be waiting for you there."
"Someone help with Isidor?" Loranna says, giving Anya a bit of a grin
in repsonse to her statement.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:51 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 27 2005, 11:44 PM)
I'd love some creature comforts right about now."
Anya mumbled loudly, "I was planning on having a night alone to try to
forge... well to breath some fresh air. This was purely chance, mi'lady.
Shaka tried to stand up, successfully. "I had the feeling you might be
more than a bard. Good songs, though, serjo."
He turned to Loranna. "My Lady, I think with the help of the guards we can
carry Isidor and Falco back to their rooms. Thank you again, as ever; and thank
you too, Dram."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:52 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 09:50 PM)
"Someone help with Isidor?" Loranna says, giving Anya
a bit of a grin in repsonse to her statement.
"I suppose that I could help carry him. Urgh, what has this boy been
eating? He weighs a ton, even for a brutish Nord."
Posted by: Ritual Yesterday, 05:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 27 2005, 10:50 PM)
A little scuffle with vampires, from the sounds of
it," Loranna says, looking to the others. "And we should really
get back to the castle now.
Dram addresses the guards. "Take care of the bodies and report back
to town; I'll be waiting for you there."
"Someone help with Isidor?" Loranna says, giving Anya a bit of a grin
in repsonse to her statement.
"Vampires?" Rymlin's eyes grow wide at the thought "Haven't seen
one of those since... Yes, we should get back to town." Rymlin drinks a
potion to restore his magicka and summons a daedric shield. "Carry him on
this" say Rymlin, handing one of the shields to a guard. He walks over to
Loranna and says to her "I'll meet you shortly, I have things to collect
out here." He turns to leave, pauses and says to her "Oh, the name is
Ash now. I'd prefer if people didn't get confused."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:01 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Jul 27 2005, 11:56 PM)
Vampires?" Rymlin's eyes grow wide at the thought
"Haven't seen one of those since... Yes, we should get back to town."
Rymlin drinks a potion to restore his magicka and summons a daedric shield.
"Carry him on this" say Rymlin, handing one of the shields to a
guard. He walks over to Loranna and says to her "I'll meet you shortly, I
have things to collect out here." He turns to leave, pauses and says to
her "Oh, the name is Ash now. I'd prefer if people didn't get
confused.
Dram looks over at Loranna, mentally noting to finish checking into Rymlin's
background in the morning. "Interesting name," he comments.
The guards go about their business, cleaning up, while Loranna helps Anya with
Isidor and Dram helps with Falco. "We'll speak later then, Ash,"
Loranna says, briefly wondering if the Land of the Thief was starting to live
up to its name more than she intended. "Be careful."
Shouldering Isidor and mentioning "He's not as heavy as my dad, not yet at
least," she leads the party back home.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:00 AM
Allerleirauh's journal, date uncertain:
I wonder if the Tribunal knew what they were getting into on the front end. I
know the Aedra didn't. Eight personalities, bound together, each serving a
separate function. Tempers grow short, goals and desires clash, the parts of
the body forget that they are in fact one body. How shall they endure each
other for minutes, much less millenia?
Tumble against me, my beloveds, like rocks in a silver stream, until all rough
places are worn away, and all dull colors gleam.
Loranna, my dear, if you see these words... tell my little love I miss him,
tell him I am coming, coming quickly, his vigil is almost over. Solunastra is
awakened. We have all we need to set the world to rights and mend the crack
that allows the spirits to enter. My last task here was to recover Solin, lest
by risking so much of himself to find a place to set his egg, he be lost to our
world forever. And I believe I have succeeded. I see the old longing in his
eyes; he is coming back to us.
The path will open soon. Watch, and be ready.
Posted by: El_Ahrairah Yesterday, 07:12 AM
El-Ahrairah shrugged off his antediluvian methodology. He
reached inside, found the radical, the revisionist, and tossed it into the
fire. The pendulum swayed to the right, and to the left. Satisfied, the
moderate said, "Greetings!" It blossomed with the weight of an idea,
disappeared like some ideas, and then cemented itself. El-Ahrairah was drinking
tea somewhere.
El-Ahrairah scratched his soft fur. The fur wasn't old. He realized what he had
just done didn't really matter, but would sound good to some of the olmes-raht,
or some of the young adults. They always love to be mystified, El-Ahrairah
thought. Such a premise mystified him, like the premise of conservation - to an
orc.
Through the interim of the past few months, the age, El-Ahrairah had made
himself busy through the strenuous tasks of agriculture, education, and home
management. Serious things, for a buoyant adult. The children - they were
growing up. Some of them would want to inherit the farm, a few would move away,
seek adventure. El-Ahrairah had sent his most intelligent daughter, Rylliah, to
Lillandril University on Summerset. There was something to be proud of.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 10:21 AM
The old altmer appeared from the forest with the raven on his
shoulder. A guard took up his bow and aimed, but Dastril spoke.
"What are you thinking? I ain't an enemy of yours, unless you want me to be.
But be warned, my enemies have never lived long." The guard lowered his
bow, and sighed from relief. "Oh, it's just you. Since the vampires
attacked, we've been on our toes."
"Vampire attack? What vampire attack? What's been going on here?" The
guards explained him, and letted him to the town.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:36 PM
The night passed, the weary heroes laid to rest in their rooms
in the castle, or in guest rooms yet unfillled. Loranna tended to everyone to
her satisfaction, seeking assurance that injuries were indeed healed without
complication. At last, feeling she could do no more, she returned to her own
room for some sleep; the morning would come all too soon.
The new day brought with it new concerns. There had been an accident in the
building of the healers' new hall and time and money both would be lost;
fortunately the injuries suffered were slight. Word of King Helseth's
steadily-growing hopeless condition had the House rustling its feathers, as
people wondered what would become of the throne should the clipped-eared
poisoner pass away. Some people were insisting that Ald Raathim needed archers
trained to deal with cliff racers after Lotus's nighttime flight to the castle,
and Dram was once again turning his calm voice and steely-red gaze to his
advantage in extolling his guards to their acme.
The summer season was past its half way point; people were quietly making plans
for the late season harvest and its attendant celebration. The castle's
basement was by now fully cleared out and Loranna could start making plans to
move her alchemy workroom and Slyvos's enchanting lab downstairs, to take
advantage of the greater space. Minor disputes regarding the distribution of
farmland continued and Loranna, after dealing with them, asked Kallen about the
feasibility of purchasing more land for Ald Raathim, while privately hoping her
plans to bring new trades into town would be in full swing by spring of next
year.
And during the day, Loranna found the time to write in her own journal, regarding
new corespondances ...
===
Loranna's Journal
Perhaps the Tribunal knew, perhaps they didn't. It's hard enough at times
keeping we mortal adventurers and heroes together in one place without people
growing cross or restless or simply withdrawn into their own pursuits; I can
only imagine that as below, so above, on an even greater scale.
Tumble we will, dear; may our tumbling burnish us all and show hidden delights
in each, never before seen in the light of the stars.
I shall pass on your message, Allie dear; I have already shown Nalion your
first letter and he writes to you as I have as yet not, so intent on writing a
reply worthy of your beautiful words that I've quite boxed my thoughts and
feelings in. So many things you said in so few lines ... how many times have I
read your words about the mythos of the solitary hero, or the stages of the
hero's journey, each time a new thought popping into my head, putting into a
new light a question that had puzzled me - sometimes even without knowing
before I had been puzzled! How many times have I read your description of your
friend the Harper and been almost able to see him standing before me, and
longed to dance to the music he plays and see his smoke-filled gaming hall, or
this strange, special world you have gone to in search of an answer for our
troubles.
I watch and wait, ready to welcome old friends back; I prepare myself for what
may lie ahead, and look forward to the time when we can say of this adventure,
that people lived happily ever after - though we ourselves, I know, have more
adventures before us.
And I even look forward to feeling dumbfounded and foolish again when talking
to you, Allie; until then though give everyone my love and tell Tris we're
running low on that vintage he so loves.
===
Loranna looked back at her writing, thinking to herself that she was getting a
little closer to what she wanted to say; she'd wait to see what Nalion wanted
to tell Allie before finalizing her own thoughts. Smiling, she took Allie's
letters and held them close, remembering.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:44 PM
Nalion sat at a table in the library of Ald Raathim. The room
was only scarcely lit, only a small candle was giving off just enough light to
see. The rest of the library was almost dark. Shadows, created by the candle's
flame, flickered among the bookshelves, peaceful shades, not the monstrous
fiends of Raithmat. All in all, the library gave off a dusty air of literature,
history, wisdom and logic.
The mage leaned back in his chair, turning the earthquake-sigil from the tavern
around in his hands. His brow was furrowed as it usually was when he was deep
in thought. Nalion knew what this thing could do - he had already told Loranna
and Shaka - but he did not know who crafted the sigil and with what power and
original intent.
The Breton turned the sigil upwards and looked at the inscription on the
surface. In the middle of the circular wooden disk was the original inscription
of the Dunmer in the tavern, written in daedric script:
LHKLGH
Drawn around these letters was Nalion's burnt-black circle to trap the spell
inside, as well as his own letters of binding. Breaking the circle would free
the spell, of that, the mage was certain. However, it was not the power of the
trapped spell that was troubling him, it was the intent behind the original
script.
Nalion scratched his head, and looked up for a moment to set his eyes at ease
from concentratedly staring at the item in his hands. His gaze traced the
titles of the books in the nearest shelve. Many of these he had read, yet one
caught his eye. "Spirit of the Daedra". He had first read this book
when he had freshly joined House Telvanni in Sadrith Mora. Nalion wove a spell
and stretched out a hand towards the book and it began to float towards him, flapping
open as if invisible hands touched the leather-bound folio.
What we cannot decipher, perhaps... he whispered.
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 08:43 PM
Thom stared into the fire at his camp. He had been asleep for a
full day and a half. He woke with a terrible feeling. Quickly, he rose and
gathered Orome and his bow. He quickly made his way to the castle, and saw
Shaka standing in a hallway. "Something has happened. It was vampire,
wasn't it?" Another tear came down Thom's cheek, but in his eyes, a fire
was burning. "Who is hurt?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:19 PM
Shaka wearily put a hand on Thom's shoulder. "It's okay,
Thom. Isidor, Falco, Anya and I got banged around a little, but Loranna helped
us, as usual. There were several vampires again. I think I got their leader,
and Dram finished the last of them, those that didn't recall away."
"If you'll excuse me, I need to meditate for a while." Shaka walked
off to the guards' training dojo.
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A healing Shaka sat cross-legged in meditation on the polished wooden floor. He
had borrowed a training room at the castle for the morning. Sunlight slanted in
through the mica windows.
He thought back to the words of one of his unarmed combat instructors.
"Sand is soft, yet wears away all things. Be like the Rain of Sand that
yields and yet buries your opponent. When Khajiit finished with you, you will
be able even to kill without anger, if need be."
Shaka's mind drifted for a moment. For some reason, he thought back to his
Black Marsh birthplace; he hadn't thought of it in a long time. He had been
raised by a village, not by a couple. He smiled for a moment in fond memory of
the many aunts and uncles.
Focus, he told himself. He found himself thinking of Anya's losses, though he
couldn't really put himself in her shoes. It must have happened less than a
year ago, the death of her family at Azurite hands.
Shaka was now levitating a few inches off the hardwood. It means nothing, he
told himself. A parlor trick. Focus.
Ashes everywhere. He had returned to Vvardenfell only weeks after Red Mountain
had gone up. Instead of a cheerful, thriving Imperial town of half-timbered
homes, Caldera was a wasteland, a grey plain of ash.
The orc knight Ghorak had survived, he found, though dispirited and penniless
now. Shaka had rented the top floor from him for several years previously,
getting a discount rate for having run off Ghorak's sponging relatives. Shaka
smiled briefly when he remembered the barbarians who had built their cooking
fires on the mansion floor.
Shaka and Ghorak had finally located the mansion and dug a tunnel to the top
floor; much of the building had pancaked under the weight of the ash. Though
fighting claustrophobia, Shaka had crawled through the remains of the home to
try to find his collections, but it was little use. Almost all of the ceramics
and dwemer artifacts were smashed, except for the dwemer goblet now in his
guestroom. The Glass armor, the Ebony weapons, and the books .... lost.
The oddest discovery had been that the few legendary artifacts he had won over
the years had vanished without a trace, all save the ones he was already
wearing. Shaka had eventually realized that the gods must have taken them back for
future generations.
Ghorak decided to move on, to look for an orc community away from the
devastation. Shaka had shaken his hand and helped a few in Caldera to dig out.
The morning came when he was free to leave, but uncertain where.
I've heard of a woman to the south, across the sea, he had decided. She's
trying to build a freehold, in the lands of the Dres, of all houses. A lady who
had taken over a small kingdom upon her husband's death. Might as well see this
prodigy.
After weeks of walking and helping the survivors along the way, those who
didn't loathe him on sight for being beast race, Shaka had found himself in an
Ald Raathim alleyway. The castle before him held the remarkable woman whom, it
had turned out, had been pivotal in the Blue Dawn and the later events at Red
Mountain. Shaka had to think of her as "pivotal" rather than "to
blame". He knew how complex the world was, and how millenia of events had
converged to determine the fate of Vvardenfell.
Shaka floated, the dust motes also floating in the morning sun around him,
remembering.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:33 PM
Reichi yawned, sitting up in his room in the castle. He ran a
ashen hand through his hair, before slidding out of bed and dressing in his
armor, and sheathing Bloodfang and The Dagger Of Senses at his sides. He picked
up the helmet he had acquired in the Daedric shrine on Vvardenfell. He had
dubbed it the Shapeshifter's helmet, because last night, while everyone was
having a scuffle with Vampires he had tested his theory about the helmet. It
had changed with him. He could only hope there was more to the set than
a helmet. If there was, however, he bet it was in the hands of a Werewolf, or
another Werebeast. Or with some hairbrained adventurer who knew not of its
power, which was useless to the adventurer anyways.
Placing the helmet under his arm, Reichi walked out into the hallway, towards
the dining room, or whatever the place meals were served was called. Reichi
wasn't one to remeber the room as anything beyound that. Little point in
assigning some grand title to such a room.
Several minutes later found Reichi munching on breakfast. The Dunmer was too
lazy to go all the way to the tavern for a tasier breakfast, and as it was
morning and not night, he couldn't go out and get some fresh meat off a
kagouti or something. Reichi smirked at that thought, glancing at the helmet,
which sat in front of him behind his plate, as he munched on scuttle. Definately
gotta find the rest of that....
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 09:46 PM
*...somewhere in western Morrowind...Trefist had trudged
throughout the day...tired, hungry and hunted he presses onward in search of
the legendary wolf Reichi...*
Must...make it...must go on...must kill Elf...Ansei...
*...with this thought Trefist slips out of consciousness...it isn't too much
later when the Elf Uniqua finds him...*
"...Hmm...I told you I'd catch you...I always do" Uniqua states
*...she removes the Bow from around her back and strings an arrow...but as she
looks upon the helpless Trefist, she comes to a moral dilemna...*
"Oh, I cant kill you while you lay there helpless...I want too, badly, but
I just cant do it" she says to herself "Ok then, since I cant kill
you maybe I can use you...only time will tell I guess"
*...with that Uniqua uses her Recall spell on herself and Trefist...their
destination is unknown...*
*...throughout the night One had tortured the chamber Vampire for
information...sadly, the Vampire only mostly screamed out in pain...*
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh................enough....please show mercy" the
Vampire says
"Then tell me what thats for"
"It's...it's nothing...a wedding present from my sister" the Vampire
says tearily
*...running low on patience One stabs his Shehai deep into the Vampires
leg...it screams in pain and makes a desperate bid to strike at One...the
Vampire lands a strike on One's Shehai hand...the Shehai fluxes, and fizzles as
One yells out in pain...*
"Shape 33..."
*...the Shifting Staff jumps too life and assumes the form as commanded: a
tall, Golden Rod, with the image of a Sun upon its crown...the Sun glows bright
white, as One shields his eyes the Vampire is turned to ash, suddenly the light
ceases and One checks his wounds...the scratches on his hand are deep, but
their of no concern to him...the faint glow of his once mighty Shehai is enough
to tell the story...upon the Vampire's destruction the Portal regains life...it
appears as though water is upon its surface as it shifts between
destinations...One can make out the Mages Guild's of Vivec, Senchal,
Daggerfall, and various other Guilds...he see's a small rod with several
symbols upon it...he concludes that the various Glyphs must be destinations as
he now recognizes that they're Daedric symbols...he touches the two Glyphs of
"Sadrith" and "Mora"...he clutches his hand as the light
encircles him...his Shehai now burns under the horrible scratches...*
*...Ami and Sona are still making their way towards Fort Frostmouth...the snow
is almost blinding now...
...edit: *...as One is transported through the portal he can make out what
appear to be ruins of a Mages Eye circle...panicing he takes the rod and
activates the Symbols of "Ald" and a word he's not sure about,
although it starts with "R"...he feels his body being torn across
Nirn then back to where he began a hundred times...he can make out Ami as his
essence passes by...he also wanders past a cave with a very strange fellow from
his past: the Clan leader Rurio...as he reenters reality he finds himself
somewhere he's never been...the Glyphs spell out "Ald Raathim"...*
...<OOC> ok...I must depart for now...however feel free to just leave One
standing in the corner or something...yes he needs medical attention...but if
you heal him and I'm not here, who's going to thank you...er, yeah...<OOC>...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:07 PM
Waking up to the ground bumping under her, the bosmer girl
looked around and realized she was travelling. She was in the back of a wooden
cart, caged so that she couldn't leave. She was in there along with several
other children, noticing that one was her older sister and another her younger
brother. She saw her mother in the cart as well.
Looking at herelf, she noticed that she had three rakes along her shoulder. Her
clothes were torn up so much, it barely consisted of covering her modesty. None
of her family where in any better posistion.
"You'll make good slaves. Last a long time, kids do." Sneered a dirty
Dunmer at the six children, his rotting teath showing through.
Her sister had gathered her up the siblings, while the mother pleaded for them
to be let free. Anya closed her eyes, tears running through. Opening her eyes
and seeing what had joined them in the cart, she opened her mouth to scream,
but nothing came out. The winged twilight screached and ran towards them.
A yell nearly tore through her throat, but it was stifled to a small gurgle
from the tears.. Anya woke up kicking, but then relaxed. But... but that's
not what happened. Confusion etched her face. This wasn't what happened
when the mountian erupted. That was much farther back...
Scared to fall asleep again and to face those horrors, she put on some clothes
and went into the library hoping to clear her mind. Noticing a book called
"The Dragon and The Racer." She picked it up to read and stayed there
till morning.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:38 PM
Finished with his exercises and meditation, Shaka walked through
the guest wing of the castle. He decided to see how Isidor was faring.
Shaka knocked on the door.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:52 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 28 2005, 04:38 PM)
Finished with his exercises and meditation, Shaka walked through
the guest wing of the castle. He decided to see how Isidor was faring.
Shaka knocked on the door.
Isidor managed to say a feeble "Eh?", and motioned at the door.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:58 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 28 2005, 04:52 PM)
Isidor managed to say a feeble "Eh?", and motioned at
the door.
"Morning, Isidor. I won't keep you too long," said Shaka as he
entered the room. "I guess we both learned to wear our armor the next time
we go traipsing through the woods, huh."
Shaka sat in a chair for a moment. "Listen, Iz . . . I get the feeling you
were tempted to leave Ald Raathim yesterday. We've all been there. Nalion recommended
to me the other day that I be patient and do the best I can, so I'm
trying."
He stood up again. "Look, I just wanted to say that it's good serving with
you. Don't go running off from the Lady without saying goodbye, all right? And
by the way, it was Falco who found you; I was just tagging along."
Shaka left, saying "Get some rest."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:01 PM
Falco however was quite enjoying his "war wound" as he
referred to it. He practically had a parade of healers and servants tending to
his every wim. "There tthere, bring me a large steak, a fellow has to keep
his strength up! Oh yes fluff these pillows they're getting quite flat. Oh
bring me a large jug of wine." He thought to himself I should get
wounded more often.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:03 PM
QUOTE(One87xe @ Jul 28 2005, 03:46 PM)
...edit: *...as One is transported through the portal he can make out what
appear to be ruins of a Mages Eye circle...panicing he takes the rod and
activates the Symbols of "Ald" and a word he's not sure about,
although it starts with "R"...he feels his body being torn across
Nirn then back to where he began a hundred times...he can make out Ami as his
essence passes by...he also wanders past a cave with a very strange fellow from
his past: the Clan leader Rurio...as he reenters reality he finds himself
somewhere he's never been...the Glyphs spell out "Ald Raathim"...*
The Altmer woman who served as a Guild Guide for Ald Raathim's Mage Guild
blinks as a sudden and unscheduled teleportation drops the wounded One in her
circle. "I say, this is most peculiar," she says, frowning at One.
"Shouldn't you be seeking healing?"
"Did someone say healing? I resemble that remark," asks a jaunty
Imperial voice, causing the Altmer woman to sigh and mutter "This is what
passes for humor anong the shorter-lived races ..."
"Ah, don't complain; at least you have a farmhouse instead of a shack to
work in," retorts the Imperial, coming into view; twinkling eyes and a
profile that hints at Breton blood in his ancestry greet One as the robed man
looks him over. "Haven't seen someone as messed up as you since the
Dawn," he says, casting a light healing spell to stop One's bleeding.
"Come on; I'll take you to the glorious Healer's Hut, where the other
people skilled in Restoration in this town ply their trade. You'll love it;
hard cots, low ceilings, but lots of heart ..."
"Don't overwhelm him with such glowing praise," the Altmer woman says
with a curl of her lip. "Really; jealousy doesn't become you ..."
"Me jealous? Nah ..." the Imperial says, grinning. "Just because
one of our number ends up living in the Castle and the rest of us had to wait
for a shack intsead of a tent? Nothing to be jealous about ... now if they'd
just get off their rear ends and stop breaking the farmhouse they're building
for us we'd be as cozy as you in here."
"Humans ..." The Altmer frowns at the specks of blood One dripped on
her circle, muttering "Oh, bother ... are you just going to let this poor
soul stand here and bleed while you prattle on about nothing, or are you
actually going to heal him sometime this week? And what are you doing in here
anyway; don't you have things to do in your shack?"
"You guys still have the better alchemy lab and you know it," the
Imperial retorts. "And now that that mouldy old Orc isn't around to yell
at us for daring to ask nicely to use his castoffs ..."
"That's no way to talk of the dead," the Altmer sniffs. "Even if
it was an Orc. Now go; do your job."
"Glad to meet you; I'm Egalius Soccitus," the Imperial says to One,
helping the warrior to the healer's shack. "Let's take a proper look at
you under good lighting, shall we? Where'd you come from anyway; not many
people wait till the end of a guild hop to get themselves patched up ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 28 2005, 04:58 PM)
Morning, Isidor. I won't keep you too long,"
said Shaka as he entered the room. "I guess we both learned to wear
our armor the next time we go traipsing through the woods, huh.
Shaka sat in a chair for a moment. "Listen, Iz . .
. I get the feeling you were tempted to leave Ald Raathim yesterday.
We've all been there. Nalion recommended to me the other day that I be
patient and do the best I can, so I'm trying."
He stood up again. "Look, I just wanted to say ying goodbye, all
right? And by the way, it was Falco who found you; I was just tagging
along."
Shaka left, saying "Get some rest."
Isidor didn't say anything, but nodded his head and looked at Shaka, as he
walked out.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:12 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 28 2005, 05:01 PM)
Falco however was quite enjoying his "war wound" as he
referred to it. He practically had a parade of healers and servants tending to
his every wim. "There tthere, bring me a large steak, a fellow has to keep
his strength up! Oh yes fluff these pillows they're getting quite flat. Oh
bring me a large jug of wine." He thought to himself I should get
wounded more often.
Shaka walked past Falco's door and stopped when he saw the scarlet-clad rogue
kicked back and enjoying his recuperation. Shaka had to smile at the sight and
give him a thumbs up, despite the unfortunate servants who were being regaled
with Falco's heroic exploits.
Shaka continued on to the baths.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 02:03 AM
Thom walked down the hallway slowly. He stopped at Isidor's door
and saw the Nord, laying in his bed. THom frowned and continued down the
hallway. He then stopped at Falco's door, and saw him demanding this and that.
Thom's frown faded and a smile came to his face. "Now, now. Enjoying
yourself?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 28 2005, 04:03 PM)
Thom walked down the hallway slowly. He stopped at Isidor's door
and saw the Nord, laying in his bed. THom frowned and continued down the
hallway. He then stopped at Falco's door, and saw him demanding this and that.
Thom's frown faded and a smile came to his face. "Now, now. Enjoying
yourself?"
Falco responded, "Why yes I am! Now would you be so kind as to close this
window? I think I feel a draft."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 02:24 AM
Thom laughed. He walked up to the window and opened it fully,
then picked up broom and handed it to Falco. "Have fun. I think the
servants will laugh." Thom smiled and continued down the hallway.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:30 AM
Falco stood up, closed the window and tossed the broom to a
passing servant. "Here you go. This place is mighty dusty, mind
sweeping?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:31 AM
Loranna makes the rounds to see how the resting wounded from
last night are faring. Hearing the servants talking among themselves about
'that Argonian', she starts looking for Falco and Shaka - but mostly Falco.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 28 2005, 08:31 PM)
Loranna makes the rounds to see how the resting wounded from
last night are faring. Hearing the servants talking among themselves
about 'that Argonian', she starts looking for Falco and Shaka - but mostly
Falco.
In the baths, Shaka was sitting in an oak tub, scrubbing with a brush. The
water had been heated well by a wood fire. A tub of cold water stood waiting
nearby. Shaka could hear the laughter of women and men from other tubs in the
stone-floored room, and smiled. Not exactly the Imperial public baths, but
Shaka didn't mind.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 02:42 AM
Thom quickly made his way to Dram's office. Knocking, Thom
entered and bowed to the guard. "I know that there have been increased
attacks in and around the city, and I was wondering if you had any work that
needed to be done."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:50 AM
Having heard Shaka was bathing, Loranna grants the Argonian at
least a modicum of privacy; he was evidentally well enough to be up and about
if he was washing up.
That left Falco; Loranna heads to Falco's room, hearing voices from the
corridor as she gets close. " ... Awful lot of noise ..." she
mutters.
Dram looks at Thom appraisingly. "You're looking for work?" he asks,
stroking his chin. "You'll have to speak with the Lady for final approval,
but I believe we could use someone with wilderness skills. My guards are not
really trained for patrolling the wilderness as effectively as they do the
settled areas; we could use someone with expertese in that area."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 02:52 AM
"Yes, I know any forest as home, but I have been in this
particular forest for three weeks. What should I do?" said Thom.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:57 AM
Falco was digging visciously into a guar steak. He was far too
preoccupied with his meal to even notice Loranna enter the room with a
disaproving look on her face.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 28 2005, 08:52 PM)
"Yes, I know any forest as home, but I have been in this
particular forest for three weeks. What should I do?" said Thom.
"For the moment, my men - and I myself to be honest - could use some basic
familiarization with the wilderness," Dram says. "As I mentioned
before, we're more used to guarding the castle or flying overhead on the
parraptons; actual forest craft is beyond our experience. Beyond that, I could
see talking to the Lady about having you work as groundskeeper for the
forrested areas in our domain; we've seen that monsters can get close to us
through that area."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 28 2005, 08:57 PM)
Falco was digging visciously into a guar steak. He was far too
preoccupied with his meal to even notice Loranna enter the room with a
disaproving look on her face.
"You know, that's not exactly what I'd call a bed-friendly meal,"
Loranna comments dryly. "What's this I hear about half the household being
told to wait on you hand and foot, Falco dear? Especially since you ought to be
fit enough for regular activity?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 28 2005, 05:06 PM)
For the moment, my men - and I myself to be honest - could
use some basic familiarization with the wilderness," Dram says.
"As I mentioned before, we're more used to guarding the castle or flying
overhead on the parraptons; actual forest craft is beyond our experience.
Beyond that, I could see talking to the Lady about having you work as
groundskeeper for the forrested areas in our domain; we've seen that monsters
can get close to us through that area.
"You know, that's not exactly what I'd call a bed-friendly meal,"
Loranna comments dryly. "What's this I hear about half the household
being told to wait on you hand and foot, Falco dear? Especially since you
ought to be fit enough for regular activity?"
"Errr well..." Falco hadn't counted on her finding out about this.
"Just one of us wounded heroes recovering from an unfortunate battle
injury. Err... servants thats enough you can leave now."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:11 AM
"Well, first off, I could give a brief lecture to some of
your off-duty guards. Just a few facts can help immensely. Tell them to seek me
out, if avalible. Thank you, serjo." THom bowed again and exited the
office and quickly made his way back to the castle.
Posted by: Archeopterix Today, 03:14 AM
*a tiny feathered green argonian appears in a puff of smoke and
darts across the room and clumsily knocks over a potion bottle labeled
"Time for Part 11".....
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Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 03:16 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, checking on the people who fought off vampires the
night before.
===
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 28 2005, 09:11 PM)
"Well, first off, I could give a brief lecture to some of
your off-duty guards. Just a few facts can help immensely. Tell them to seek me
out, if avalible. Thank you, serjo." THom bowed again and exited the
office and quickly made his way back to the castle.
Dram raises his eyebrow, wondering where Thom was off to now.
"The Lady attracts a special breed of person," he comments as he
calls over a couple guards for a quick conference.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 28 2005, 09:10 PM)
Errr well..." Falco hadn't counted on her finding out
about this. "Just one of us wounded heroes recovering from an unfortunate
battle injury. Err... servants thats enough you can leave now.
Loranna lets out a long sigh, shaking her head. "Sometmies Falco dear, I
wonder if you're not trying to be the jester. Please don't do that again, it
makes me feel like you don't appreciate my hospitality. Not to mention puts the
castle into a tizzy."
She comes over as she speaks, and checks Falco. "Your wounds have healed
without complications; you're fine," she says. "Thank you for helping
to rid us of those vampires last night, and for helping Isidor; that was noble
of you."
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 03:18 AM
Dried off and in a robe, Shaka padded back up to the guest wing.
He looked thoughtfully at the celadon and copper-colored dwemer goblet on his
bureau for a moment. If he could cheer up Anya, even a little . . . .
Anya would find a box on her doorstep the next time she checked her guest room.
Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 29 2005, 03:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 28 2005, 05:16 PM)
[size=2]Loranna lets out a long sigh, shaking her head.
"Sometmies Falco dear, I wonder if you're not trying to be the
jester. Please don't do that again, it makes me feel like you don't
appreciate my hospitality. Not to mention puts the castle into a
tizzy."
She comes over as she speaks, and checks Falco. "Your wounds have
healed without complications; you're fine," she says. "Thank
you for helping to rid us of those vampires last night, and for helping Isidor;
that was noble of you."
"Oh I do appreciate the hospitality M'Lady. So much so I decided I should
experience the entire castle's hospitality at once. Oh and it was nothing
rescuing him. The big lug would have done the same thing in my position."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 28 2005, 09:25 PM)
Oh I do appreciate the hospitality M'Lady. So much so I
decided I should experience the entire castle's hospitality at once. Oh and it
was nothing rescuing him. The big lug would have done the same thing in my
position.
Loranna simply raises her eyebrows. "Try to save some of the hospitality
for later dear; it doesn't run out as fast," she says, chuckling just a
little.
"I'd like to talk to you about further security measures; when you're done
with lunch I'll be in my study," she says. "I'm gonna go check on
Isidor and Shaka now, make sure they're okay."
Leaving Falco - and instructing the servants that the loud Argonian is not to
be treated so lavishly from now on - Loranna looks for the others.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 29 2005, 03:43 AM
Thom entered the streets of Ald Raathim in relative peace. Thom
decided to sit awhile in town, and watch the normal city routine.
Posted by: Aki Jul 29 2005, 03:56 AM
OOC Summmary thingy
The Dunmer male Reichi is lounging around the castle, and by now has likely
heard of last night's events through the servants.
----
Reichi finished his breakfast, and stood, grabbing the Shapeshifter's helm from
the table, placing it under his arm. The Dunmer walked through the halls of the
castle, looking for something to do. Maybe the library? Nah, Reichi shook his
head as the thought occured to him. He didn't particularly feel like reading
now, something pushed him action.
Seven Vampires. Such a odd and small number, he thought to himself, he
glanced at the sun as he exited the castle. Perhaps, i should secure the
area by seeing if any more are hiding out there somewhere. Vampires are always
cooped up somewhere in daylight. If they're all dead, i'll at least find their
former lair... he continued to muse about such things as he wandered
through town, towards the gates.
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 04:07 AM
After leaving the dwemer goblet for Anya, Shaka returned to his
room. He could hear Falco and Loranna talking down the hallway and could guess
the conversation, though he couldn't make out the words from there.
Posted by: Shardie Jul 29 2005, 04:52 AM
Somewhere in Cyrodiil, Cyrodiil
It was an amazing sight to the farmers who usually tilled the Corovian
fields... a strange prosession. twelve men in loincloths pulling an open carrage,
two men in silks were feeding a beautiful woman grapes and other exotic food,
and two more men in loincloths carring a cage behind the carrage... it was not
only an amazing sight to the farmers, but ever since the prosession left the
city of Chorrol three days ago, it had gained nothing but strange looks from
all the passers by, all the farmers, all the travelers. What sort of woman was
this, they thought, and what sort of men would do this for her? But where were
they heading? were they heading to Anvil? from there, where? Selvia continued
to eat the grapes, as she remembered the nasty rumours that had been coming
from Daggerfall and the High Rock area, and it was tough finding a captian to
travel there... luckily, she knew someone in Anvil in the Imperial Navy, he
would lend them a ship...
Posted by: Rhedd Jul 29 2005, 04:55 AM
Aricyn stood on the rolling deck of the ship, his grey eyes
squinting against the sun as he peered across the blue water to the sparkling
island on the horizon.
By his side, an old, grizzled wolf sat, staring not at the island, but at
Aricyn.
"That's it, My Chief; Summerset Isle," the longship's captain said,
offering a spyglass which Aricyn refused. "But we aren't a registered
tradeship. They'll never let us dock, let alone allow you to disembark.
"That's unimportant, Captain," Aricyn responded, as the quickening
ocean breeze whipped his snow-white hair across his face. "Hold your
position here, and await my return."
Aricyn bent and gathered the old wolf in his long arms, turned his face to the
island, and opened his mouth. There was a sound like a shout, cut off midway,
and he was gone.
Unsurprised, the captain turned to his crew. "Drop anchor, lads, and keep
a close watch for Elven patrols!"
*
The winds of Summerset tasted different in his lungs. Timeless, and heavy. The
golden grass under his heavy boots gave way silently, as if it were only a
dream.
Again he wondered why he was here, what he was looking for. The old wolf at his
side was the only familiar thing in this land. The only thing that was real.
No, that smell... He remembered that smell. It belonged to a delicate, fluted
pink flower, those that grew thickly on the marble wall ahead. He picked one,
which, here, seemed like a crime, and spun it between his fingers. His fingers
had never touched such a flower, but he knew he had held one of these unwilting
blossoms many times.
Still holding the flower to his nose, he walked on. He was unsure of the way,
and the wood was misty and not at all familiar, but he knew what he would find
at the end.
Fourteen white stones rose from the glittering hill, encircling a burbling
fountain. Each stone marked the passing of an Elf from this life. Only fourteen
here. How long had they lived? How many years had it taken for fourteen
golden-skinned elves to find an untimely end?
He knew exactly which stone he sought. He knew exactly what was written upon
it, although he had never learned a single written word of the Elvish language.
Kneeling, he carefully laid the pink flower at the foot of the gleaming stone.
To his surprise, he found himself with tears in his eyes.
"Who are we," he said to the loyal old wolf at his side, "who
outlive worlds?"
"Whuff..." said the wolf, quietly.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 06:21 AM
Daggerfall
The High Elf, Elverere, sits in his chambers in the Biennie household and reads
a letter he just received:
Dearest husband,
I hope that the weather in Daggerfall this time of year is as pleasant as
Chorral; despite the continued hauntings that have been cropping up of late,
most everyone here is enjoying the unexpectedly cool weather for the mid
summer. Though, I admit, I miss the summers in Summerset Isle; the air here
lacks the feeling of comfort and stability I knew in my youth, and I often feel
a twinge of regret that our children have grown up without knowing the serenity
of our homeland ...
[...]
Your letter regarding Lord Landon's upcoming nuptials has brought much
happiness to the household; Anaril and Celria both retain fond memories of our savior
and send their well-wishes to him. I shall send a gift via courier for the
wedding; please express our sorrow in being unable to attend this happy
occasion ...
[...]
As always, my love, you are never far from my thoughts. I wait eagerly for the
day when you are free to return from your duties to see your children again.
Perhaps we can even make a trip back to the Isle ...
With love,
Erissa
Elverere reads the letter with a faint smile on his face, though there is a
faint furrow in his brow, and those who know him well would see a sorrowful
resignation in his eyes, though with a couple of blinks the expression is gone,
replaced by the usual look of calm competence that master mages often wear.
He picks up pen and paper and begins to write a letter back to his wife,
thinking of her smile and her eyes as he writes.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 29 2005, 07:37 AM
"When you live long enough, you know, the lives of other
mortals seem like a flickering lights of candles. One moment, and poof, they are
gone." Dastril spoke half to himself, half to the raven. "Elves
though live longer, but many won't make it 'til my age. Only few, like good ol'
Fyr, are strong enough. Don't know whether it's a blessing or a curse. I'd say
it's a curse. The longer you live, the weaker you get. And you start forgetting
things..." He sighed. "But now, go my friend. I must meditate. I'll
just hope no one will find me here... It would be sad if someone disturbed
me." He locked the door and the window after the raven had left, and sat
on the floor.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 29 2005, 09:28 AM
OOC Summary: Anya is plagued by realistic nightmares were her
traumatic past seems to mix together.
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 28 2005, 07:18 PM)
Dried off and in a robe, Shaka padded back up to the guest
wing. He looked thoughtfully at the celadon and copper-colored dwemer
goblet on his bureau for a moment. If he could cheer up Anya, even a
little . . . .
Anya would find a box on her doorstep the next time she checked her guest room.
Blurry eyed and dishoveled from lack of sleep, Anya walked back to her room.
Looking down, she saw a small box looking as if someone had taken the time to
make it look nice and presentable. Picking it up and holding the books she had,
she entered her room.
Opening the box, she pulled out a lovely dwemer goblet. Her face cracked a
small smile as she admired it. I've seen several like this in my time, but
this is the prettiest by far. I wonder who could have sent it? Shaka, no doubt.
Probably the closet thing I've had for a true friend in a long while.
Setting it carefully on the sparse bookshelf, Anya picked up the two books she
had. "The Dragon and The Racer" had been a disappointment, only a
fictional story instead of anything about cliff racer and dragon connections to
help figure out Lotus. Instead she had grabbed a copy of armor care,
specifically for her Glass Curaiss, which she wasn't too sure about proper care
for. She understood Chitin perfectly and had serviced her own suit for many
years, but outside of that, her knowledge was limited to the basics.
The second was on archery, which had several training tips she wanted to try later.
She grabbed the armorer's book and set to work on her Glass armor. One thing
I've learned, you take care of your equipment, and it will most certianly take
care of you. Hoping that this would be neough to keep her occupied for the
day, as well most of the night, she went to work. Sleep only brings the
worst now and I don't know why.
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 29 2005, 09:39 AM
OOC: Radont, the Imperial Knight, is somewhere in Ald Raathim
with a confused look on his face.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 09:52 AM
Summary, Turdas, the late evening
Nalion, the male Breton mage, had busied himself with several tasks over the
last days, yet two of these occupied his mind the most.
One was the earthquake sigil. The other was a response to Allerleirauh's letter
which Loranna showed him the other day. The words and sentences that had formed
in his head lost most of their meaning and feeling once put down to paper being
then bound and restricted to it. Thus, a good amount of rumpled parchment had
found its way into the bucket on one side of the small table. Nalion looked up
and outside the window of his chamber.
On a whim, the Breton got up and walked over to his closet. Opening it, he
pulled a flask of wine and a goblet out and sat back into his chair. Taking a
sip from the wine, he savoured the taste of the vintage on his tongue for a
brief moment before swallowing.
"This is the wrong approach to answer her letter, Nalion.", he
thought to himself. "You try to press your words into forms even in your
thoughts and in this instance, it is not right to do so..."
The brown-haired mage took another swallow from the goblet, then picked another
piece of parchment. Clearing his mind from any thoughts other than the memory
of Allerleirauh's words, he began to write anew.
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 29 2005, 10:07 AM
Radont walked through the halls admiring the craftsmanship. He
passed many people he didn't know; Khajiits, Elves, and humans alike. He gave
them all a cursory nod of the head and a smile and continued on.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 11:06 AM
EDIT: Please ignore this for now
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 11:25 AM
EDIT: Please ignore this for now
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 11:34 AM
EDIT: Please ignore this for now
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 29 2005, 05:19 PM
OOC: Isidor is sitting in bed, healing from last night's vampire
attack.
IC: "Eh, help? Some mead?" he said feebely at the door.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 06:27 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 11:19 AM)
OOC: Isidor is sitting in bed, healing from last night's vampire
attack.
IC: "Eh, help? Some mead?" he said feebely at the door.
"No, just a healer," Loranna says as she checks in on Isidor; the
Nord woman wears a frown as she sits down by Isidor's bed.
"Your wounds are healed, and you've been given a cure disease just in
case," Loranna says, still frowning. "Is something still ailing you, dear?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 29 2005, 06:37 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 12:27 PM)
"No, just a healer," Loranna says as she checks in on
Isidor; the Nord woman wears a frown as she sits down by Isidor's bed.
"Your wounds are healed, and you've been given a cure disease just in
case," Loranna says, still frowning. "Is something still ailing
you, dear?"
"Nah, but I still feel weak. Luckily, the wounds are but skin deep."
He thinks for a moment and then says "Any partchment?".
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 06:44 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 12:37 PM)
"Nah, but I still feel weak. Luckily, the wounds are but
skin deep." He thinks for a moment and then says "Any
partchment?".
Loranna calls for pen and paper to be brought for Isidor. "All right; a
day or so of rest and you should be good as new, almost," Loranna says.
"No walks in the forest for a bit, though, I think."
Isidor soon has the parchment he requested. "How you doing
otherwise?" Loranna asks.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 29 2005, 06:47 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 12:44 PM)
Loranna calls for pen and paper to be brought for Isidor.
"All right; a day or so of rest and you should be good as new,
almost," Loranna says. "No walks in the forest for a bit,
though, I think."
Isidor soon has the parchment he requested. "How you doing
otherwise?" Loranna asks.
"Pretty good, but I'm dreading apologizing to Falco. Even if he saved my
life." he sighed, and sat up straighter in his bed.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 06:56 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 12:47 PM)
"Pretty good, but I'm dreading apologizing to Falco. Even
if he saved my life." he sighed, and sat up straighter in his bed.
"At least you haven't been sneding the servants into a tizzy with stories
of your heroic injuries," Loranna comments with a wry expression.
"On a more serious note, I understand he can be trying at times - a lot of
times," she continues. "Still, he seems to understand the value of
friends now - least when things get serious. And I don't see any reason why
apologizing ought to be a problem; you and he had a misunderstanding, they
happen."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 29 2005, 06:58 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 12:56 PM)
"At least you haven't been sneding the servants into a
tizzy with stories of your heroic injuries," Loranna comments with a wry
expression.
"On a more serious note, I understand he can be trying at times - a lot of
times," she continues. "Still, he seems to understand the value
of friends now - least when things get serious. And I don't see any
reason why apologizing ought to be a problem; you and he had a
misunderstanding, they happen."
"It's just his attitude, like I owe him an apology, then servitude."
His expression turns sour, and then he says "What time is it? I feel like
I've been asleep for days."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 07:04 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 12:58 PM)
It's just his attitude, like I owe him an apology, then
servitude." His expression turns sour, and then he says "What time is
it? I feel like I've been asleep for days.
"He gets like that with most everyone, dear," Loranna says.
"When he first made his suggestions for tightening things up around here,
he acted like I was his underling, and my dad told me he got commanding back in
Dagon Fel too. It's annoying, I agree."
"We'll bring this up to him when you apologize," Loranna tells
Isidor. "And I bet he's got something to say about you perhaps. And we'll
hash things out, and probably discover we're all a little at fault for something,
and then Loki can look at us like we're all a bunch of fools, with him being
the smartest one in the castle as always." She grins, a twinkle in her
eye.
"And it's midday; you've been asleep only twelve hours or so,"
Loranna hastily adds.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 29 2005, 07:10 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 01:04 PM)
He gets like that with most everyone, dear," Loranna
says. "When he first made his suggestions for tightening things up
around here, he acted like I was his underling, and my dad told me he got
commanding back in Dagon Fel too. It's annoying, I agree.
"We'll bring this up to him when you apologize," Loranna tells
Isidor. "And I bet he's got something to say about you
perhaps. And we'll hash things out, and probably discover we're all a
little at fault for something, and then Loki can look at us like we're all a
bunch of fools, with him being the smartest one in the castle as
always." She grins, a twinkle in her eye.
"And it's midday; you've been asleep only twelve hours or so,"
Loranna hastily adds.
Isidor nodded and said "I've lost track of Loki, lately. I'd better go
find him." he adds "After I have breakfast that is. Now if you would
excuse me, I need to change."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 07:11 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 01:10 PM)
Isidor nodded and said "I've lost track of Loki, lately.
I'd better go find him." he adds "After I have breakfast that is. Now
if you would excuse me, I need to change."
Loranna briefly finds herself thinking of Aricyn, and hides a smirk, wondering
where that thought came from.
"I'll see if anyone's seen him," she says as she leaves Isidor to his
privacy.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 29 2005, 07:12 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 01:11 PM)
Loranna briefly finds herself thinking of Aricyn, and hides a
smirk, wondering where that thought came from.
"I'll see if anyone's seen him," she says as she leaves Isidor to his
privacy.
"Thank you, Loranna." he says as she walks out.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 07:14 PM
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Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 08:03 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 01:12 PM)
"Thank you, Loranna." he says as she walks out.
Shaka's voice could be heard down the corridor. "Aahrrgghhhh....."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 08:03 PM
Falco and Isidor were both doing all right; Loranna decides to
check on Shaka next, then Anya.
She stops by Shaka's room and knocks. "Shaka dear?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 08:04 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 02:03 PM)
Falco and Isidor were both doing all right; Loranna decides to
check on Shaka next, then Anya.
She stops by Shaka's room and knocks. "Shaka dear?"
"Ahrrr... Ouch.... Come in."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 08:05 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 02:04 PM)
Ahrrr... Ouch.... Come in.
"Ouch?" Loranna opens the door, wondering what Shaka is up to ...
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 02:05 PM)
"Ouch?" Loranna opens the door, wondering what
Shaka is up to ...
Dressed in a robe, Shaka lay propped up in bed with a mischievous gleam in his
eye. Exaggerating Falco's accent, he said: "Ah thank the gods, me darlin.
I need me pillows fluffed up."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 08:08 PM
Nalion had finished his letter to Allerleirauh last night. After
reading over it again, the mage set out to find Loranna, however, her voice and
the cries of Shaka interrupted him.
With a worried expression, Nalion moved to investigate the matter and enters
Shaka's chamber.
"What's the...?", he began, then stopped dead. "Now that's what
people call heroes then, is it?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 08:10 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 02:07 PM)
Dressed in a robe, Shaka lay propped up in bed with a
mischievous gleam in his eye. Exaggerating Falco's accent, he said:
"Ah thank the gods, me darlin. I need me pillows fluffed up."
Loranna's face goes from bemused to surprised to dismayed back to bemused in
rapid order. "Oh brother ..." she says, shaking her head and half-coughing,
half-chuckling. "What sign were you born under again, Shaka?' she asks.
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 08:14 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 02:10 PM)
Loranna's face goes from bemused to surprised to dismayed back
to bemused in rapid order. "Oh brother ..." she says, shaking
her head and half-coughing, half-chuckling. "What sign were you born
under again, Shaka?' she asks.
Shaka swung his legs to the floor and smiled to Nalion as well in greeting.
"Me Lady, I would have to be admittin' that twas the Lover."
He decided to drop the accent and said, "Sorry to worry you two. I'm much
better and had a chance to work out this morning. Good to see you though."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 29 2005, 08:19 PM
Isidor gets up, gets dressed, and makes his way to the tavern.
After ordering "four kwama eggs, over easy, with saltrice seasoning, and a
jug of comberry juice", he addresses the barkeep "You got a name for
this place?".
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 08:24 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 08:14 PM)
Shaka swung his legs to the floor and smiled to Nalion as well
in greeting. "Me Lady, I would have to be admittin' that twas the
Lover."
He decided to drop the accent and said, "Sorry to worry you two. I'm
much better and had a chance to work out this morning. Good to see you
though."
Nalion chuckled.
"Glad to see you have recovered. The stories I heard sounded rather
unpleasant."
Turning to Loranna, the mage continued. "I have something for you. A reply
to Allerleirauh's letter. If you would be so kind as to send it with you when
you yourself reply?"
He handed her a neatly folded piece of parchment, however, it was unsealed.
"If you wish, you can read it. It contains no secrets."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 08:28 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 02:19 PM)
Isidor gets up, gets dressed, and makes his way to the tavern.
After ordering "four kwama eggs, over easy, with saltrice seasoning, and a
jug of comberry juice", he addresses the barkeep "You got a name for
this place?".
The innkeeper sighs. "Used to be the Headless Orc, right up until that big
monster of a Osimer came and had his big bang up knock down fight with the
white-haired Nord guy, Aricyn. We changed it to the Drunken Guar but someone
keeps ripping the sign down - damn kids ..."
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 02:24 PM)
Nalion chuckled.
"Glad to see you have recovered. The stories I heard sounded rather
unpleasant."
Turning to Loranna, the mage continued. "I have something for you. A reply
to Allerleirauh's letter. If you would be so kind as to send it with you when
you yourself reply?"
He handed her a neatly folded piece of parchment, however, it was unsealed.
"If you wish, you can read it. It contains no secrets."
Loranna accepts Nalion's letter, smiling. "I'm almost halfway done with
mine," she says, turning to Shaka. "Oh, that's right; we're expecting
our friend Allerleirauh soon. I think you'd be interested to meet her."
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 08:32 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 02:28 PM)
Loranna accepts Nalion's letter, smiling. "I'm almost
halfway done with mine," she says, turning to Shaka. "Oh,
that's right; we're expecting our friend Allerleirauh soon. I think you'd
be interested to meet her."
Shaka nodded, more thoughtful now. "Yes... Thank you. I've only briefly
met living gods in my lifetime. Strange to think I might see another, and one
not in decline as the Tribunal were . . . ."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 08:36 PM
The ocean glistend as the waves crashed onto the shore. The sun
shone brightly above and the clouds rolled lazily on.
A Ship sailed into Ald Raathim's harbor, its mast bellewing in the strong sea
winds. It docked, and its passenger spilled out, motly the crew, but a few
outlanders.
Ahjaar awoke. She had no idea where she was, or how she got here. She had no
memory of her past whatsoever. Starange. She sat up, dazzled, and locked around
her.
Their was lots of crates and boxes, and the room smelled of salt. She asumed
she was on a ship. But why was she on a ship? And where was this ship?
She was http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/little_pixy/b2084662.jpg in garb
she knew was hers, she just couldn't remember it. What the heck was happening?
Why couldn't she remember anything?
At her side was a bow made of guar bone and a staff with steel endings.
(con.)
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 08:36 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 02:32 PM)
Shaka nodded, more thoughtful now. "Yes... Thank
you. I've only briefly met living gods in my lifetime. Strange to
think I might see another, and one not in decline as the Tribunal were .
. . ."
Loranna blinks, then laughs for several long seconds.
"Ohhhh ... oh, on a semi-related note, has anyone seen Arynel?" she
asks.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 29 2005, 08:39 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 12:36 PM)
Loranna blinks, then laughs for several long seconds.
"Ohhhh ... oh, on a semi-related note, has anyone seen Arynel?" she
asks.
Presently, the Breton was examining exotic flowers in the garden.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 08:41 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 08:32 PM)
Shaka nodded, more thoughtful now. "Yes... Thank
you. I've only briefly met living gods in my lifetime. Strange to
think I might see another, and one not in decline as the Tribunal were .
. . ."
Nalion looked at Shaka curiously, a question clearly written on his brow. A
knowing smile appears on his face. He does not say a word, though.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 08:36 PM)
Loranna blinks, then laughs for several long seconds.
"Ohhhh ... oh, on a semi-related note, has anyone seen Arynel?" she
asks.
"Arynel is, I suppose, whereever he wants to be. However, when he is
needed, he will be there.", Nalion answered.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 08:45 PM
Ahjaar got up, and walked toward the stairs leading up. There
was no one in the room above, so he took the stairs to the deck.
A crew member spotted her. "Whats this?" He said, angry. "Your
sopposed to be beneath deck!"
Ahjaar looked at him with confusion. "I...uh..." she stammered, but
the angry crew member begain to walk towards her.
Ahjaar became afraid. Without even thinking about it, she jumped up 12 feet, avoidind
the man. The crew member fell back in shock as Ahjaar flew overboard into the
waters below.
(con.)
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 29 2005, 08:50 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 02:45 PM)
Ahjaar got up, and walked toward the stairs leading up. There was
no one in the room above, so he took the stairs to the deck.
A crew member spotted her. "Whats this?" He said, angry. "Your
sopposed to be beneath deck!"
Ahjaar looked at him with confusion. "I...uh..." she stammered, but
the angry crew member begain to walk towards her.
Ahjaar became afraid. Without even thinking about it, she jumped up 12 feet,
avoidind the man. The crew member fell back in shock as Ahjaar flew overboard
into the waters below.
(con.)
A tentacle rose from the water near Ahjaar.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 08:57 PM
The letter to Allerleirauh would yield the following words,
written in an intricate, yet tiny script.
********
Allerleirauh,
whenever I wake - from dream or from reality? - and the drum breaks, I can hear
the hornets again beginning to haunt me, reminding myself that my sleep is
over.
I do not speak with the voice of my burden nor with the voice of my charges,
but with a tongue more true and at the same time more false - the voice of my
heart. True, for the words come from within my very being and false for I
myself am so uncertain of them.
Whenever I wake, I see the stunning beauty of this world, and the horrific
terror of what we had and will have to suffer through. Terror and beauty,
beauty and terror. If one of them would be lacking, would we at all know which
one we experience? Would we know that white is white if we did not know what
blackness is?
Do not come the highs and the lows hand in hand like two sides of a coin,
different to the extreme yet both equally necessary? Do we forsake all the
beauty of a dress because of one black spot of dirt on its shining white skirt?
Do we not try to find clean and fresh water to restore its brightness?
You speak of the true hero and that he must be of love and compassion. You
speak of worthiness to be proven in order to be saved.
Is not the world like a child to its mother, defying her time and again to test
its borders and yet the mother turns it not away but embraces it again, not
after well meant words whose fruits are often reaped only much later? And is it
not the child that has learned this kind of love and compassion that can grow to
an adult itself and do likewise to its own children?
Is it not so that we, walking in this world, do shape it by merely being
present with each step we take? Does not every new child that is born into the
world begin to shape it for itself and add it's own views to the
experiment? And is not the joining of both, old and new, though at times
clashing into each other with the force of mythic powers, creating possibility?
So let again the seasoned heroes and the young seekers come together, so that
we can save this world that - and I do have no doubt in this - we hold dear in
our hearts. Let us again set out together and mend what is riven as we did so
many times already, whether it was a small thing like reuniting a family or
mythic events like last Hogithum.
Heroes are not born, but made.
I failed to see it for a long time, but looking back, to when I first met you,
Allerleirauh, on a day of white snow and red blood, this sentence is of pure
truth. In whatever world you and Solin are now, know that my fond thoughts are
with you, but please do not forget that here, in Tamriel, there are those who
love you - and need you.
While re-reading this, much sounds gibberish as if written in late hour with
more wine than would be called good, yet still, the words flow freely from
quill to paper. I wonder if I should call myself a fool when I read this again
when my mind is clear and reasonable and full of logic again. I do not want to
be logical and reasonable right now.
N
********
Posted by: Arynel Jul 29 2005, 08:57 PM
Having left the flowers behind, Arynel silently joins the
others, stopping beside his fellow Breton, Nalion.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 08:59 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 29 2005, 08:57 PM)
Having left the flowers behind, Arynel silently joins the
others, stopping beside his fellow Breton, Nalion.
"Good afternoon to you, Arynel. Loranna here is looking for you and I just
mentioned that you are where you want to be.", Nalion greeted his friend
with a smile and a wink.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 29 2005, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 12:59 PM)
"Good afternoon to you, Arynel. Loranna here is looking for
you and I just mentioned that you are where you want to be.", Nalion
greeted his friend with a smile and a wink.
“I grow restless of too much time alone,” Arynel answered, “So I sought the
presence of my acquaintances.”
The Breton looked towards Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 09:01 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 29 2005, 02:57 PM)
Having left the flowers behind, Arynel silently joins the
others, stopping beside his fellow Breton, Nalion.
Loranna reads over Nalion's letter, looking up at him occasionally and smiling;
as she looks up the final time, she sees a second Breton and says "What do
you know; you were right Nalion."
"Hello Arynel; I bear tidings from afar for you," Loranna says.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 09:01 PM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 29 2005, 02:50 PM)
A tentacle rose from the water near Ahjaar.
Ahjaar gaped in horror at the thing. She froze where she was.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 29 2005, 09:02 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 01:01 PM)
Loranna reads over Nalion's letter, looking up at him
occasionally and smiling; as she looks up the final time, she sees a second
Breton and says "What do you know; you were right Nalion."
"Hello Arynel; I bear tidings from afar for you," Loranna says.
Arynel nods.
"Would you tell me of them?" The Breton asks.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 29 2005, 09:05 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 03:01 PM)
Ahjaar gaped in horror at the thing. She froze where she was.
The tentacle dipped back into the murky sea, and with a splash a lobster like
creature leapt out of the depths, carrying in its tentacles a slautgherfish.
“Samuel like tasties.” The dreugh said. “You have tasties for Samuel?”
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 09:07 PM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 29 2005, 03:05 PM)
The tentacle dipped back into the murky sea, and with a splash a
lobster like creature leapt out of the depths, carrying in its tentacles a
slautgherfish.
“Samuel like tasties.” The dreugh said. “You have tasties for
Samuel?”
Ahjaar just stared for a moment. Then everything went black.
OOC: she fainted (duh)
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 29 2005, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 03:07 PM)
Ahjaar just stared for a moment. Then everything went black.
OOC: she fainted (duh)
Samuel cocked his head back and forth, and then the Dreugh disappeared back
beneath the waves.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 29 2005, 03:02 PM)
Arynel nods.
"Would you tell me of them?" The Breton asks.
Loranna thinks back to Allie's words; she'd read Allie's letters enough times
that she had taken the words to her heart, knew them as she knew her darling
Slyvos. She walks over and whispers in Arynel's ear.
She said, '... tell my little love I miss him, tell him I am coming, coming
quickly, his vigil is almost over. Solunastra is awakened. We have all we need
to set the world to rights and mend the crack that allows the spirits to enter.
My last task here was to recover Solin, lest by risking so much of himself to
find a place to set his egg, he be lost to our world forever. And I believe I
have succeeded. I see the old longing in his eyes; he is coming back to us.'
She steps back, saying "Her exact words; I can show you the rest of the
letter if you like later."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 29 2005, 09:10 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 01:08 PM)
Loranna thinks back to Allie's words; she'd read Allie's letters
enough times that she had taken the words to her heart, knew them as she knew
her darling Slyvos. She walks over and whispers in Arynel's ear.
She said, '... tell my little love I miss him, tell him I am coming, coming
quickly, his vigil is almost over. Solunastra is awakened. We have all we need
to set the world to rights and mend the crack that allows the spirits to enter.
My last task here was to recover Solin, lest by risking so much of himself to
find a place to set his egg, he be lost to our world forever. And I believe I
have succeeded. I see the old longing in his eyes; he is coming back to us.'
She steps back, saying "Her exact words; I can show you the rest of the
letter if you like later."
Arynel nodded.
“So the time is almost over,” the Breton said, though to who was indiscernible,
“I am glad, it has been far too long.”
His attention seemed, at the moment, to be far off.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 09:11 PM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 29 2005, 03:08 PM)
Samuel cocked his head back and forth, and then the Dreugh
disappeared back beneath the waves.
Asokei wakes, only to find herself lying face down on the shore. She has a
splitting head ach, and her weapons are nowhere in sight. She looks around,
confused. Where was she? She looked up. She was under a dock, and she could see
people walking above.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 29 2005, 09:15 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 02:28 PM)
The innkeeper sighs. "Used to be the Headless Orc,
right up until that big monster of a Osimer came and had his big bang up knock
down fight with the white-haired Nord guy, Aricyn. We changed it to the
Drunken Guar but someone keeps ripping the sign down - damn kids ..."
Isidor nodded, and returned to his eggs, with renewed vigor. The barkeep looked
down, in disgust.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 09:20 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 09:08 PM)
Loranna thinks back to Allie's words; she'd read Allie's letters
enough times that she had taken the words to her heart, knew them as she knew
her darling Slyvos. She walks over and whispers in Arynel's ear.
She said, '... tell my little love I miss him, tell him I am coming, coming
quickly, his vigil is almost over. Solunastra is awakened. We have all we need
to set the world to rights and mend the crack that allows the spirits to enter.
My last task here was to recover Solin, lest by risking so much of himself to
find a place to set his egg, he be lost to our world forever. And I believe I
have succeeded. I see the old longing in his eyes; he is coming back to us.'
She steps back, saying "Her exact words; I can show you the rest of the
letter if you like later."
"Good news indeed," Nalion answered with a relieved tone in his
voice, "and most welcome. I almost feel that my letter was
unnecessary."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 29 2005, 09:22 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 01:20 PM)
Good news indeed," Nalion answered with a relieved
tone in his voice, "and most welcome. I almost feel that my letter was
unnecessary.
“You wrote it, it’s necessary.” Arynel said, the Breton’s attention returning
to the present situation.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 09:22 PM
Ahjaar gets up and walks up to the town. Its busiling with
people; they pas her with out even a glance. She makes her way to the tavern,
but when he enters, the Barkeep yells at her angrly. "Hey! Dry off before
you come in here! I just cleaned!" Ahjaar just nods and walks out. She
decides to wander the town. Maybe someone that knew her would reginoe her and
tell her why she was here or who she was.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 29 2005, 09:27 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 29 2005, 03:22 PM)
“You wrote it, it’s necessary.” Arynel said, the Breton’s
attention returning to the present situation.
"I'll pass it along with my own this weekend," Loranna promises
Nalion. "And yes, it is good news. I can hardly wait ..."
Excusing herself, Loranna goes to check on Anya, and to take care of other
business.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 09:30 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 29 2005, 09:22 PM)
“You wrote it, it’s necessary.” Arynel said, the Breton’s
attention returning to the present situation.
"We will see. I miss Allerleirauh. And Doll, most of all.", Nalion
answered.
"Her above all.", he added silently and now it was his turn to
gaze unfocused for a short moment.
Nalion's gaze settled again on Arynel.
"I was wondering if you could have a look at this and tell me what you
think, my friend.", the Breton mage began and pulled out the wooden
earthquake-sigil for Arynel to look at.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 29 2005, 09:32 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 01:30 PM)
"We will see. I miss Allerleirauh. And Doll, most of
all.", Nalion answered.
"Her above all.", he added silently and now it was his turn to
gaze unfocused for a short moment.
Nalion's gaze settled again on Arynel.
"I was wondering if you could have a look at this and tell me what you
think, my friend.", the Breton mage began and pulled out the wooden
earthquake-sigil for Arynel to look at.
Arynel eyed the sigil for a moment, his gaze dancing about its wooden surface
and the symbols carved within.
“A formulae of some type,” the Breton said, “Magickal.”
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 09:41 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 29 2005, 09:32 PM)
Arynel eyed the sigil for a moment, his gaze dancing about its
wooden surface and the symbols carved within.
“A formulae of some type,” the Breton said, “Magickal.”
"I thought as much.", Nalion replied while nodding. "I do not
know its meaning, though. Something disturbs me about it, I cannot pin it down
though."
Nalion paused, wondering if he should continue with a proposal.
"I suppose it has a meaning, though. I was wondering, and I do not propose
this lightheartedly, but... if we summoned a daedroth, maybe this could
help."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 29 2005, 09:42 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 01:41 PM)
I thought as much.", Nalion replied while nodding.
"I do not know its meaning, though. Something disturbs me about it, I
cannot pin it down though.
Nalion paused, wondering if he should continue with a proposal.
"I suppose it has a meaning, though. I was wondering, and I do not propose
this lightheartedly, but... if we summoned a daedroth, maybe this could
help."
Arynel let out a breath before answering.
“I think the world is trembling,” the Breton said, “Let be as you will make
it.”
Posted by: Aki Jul 29 2005, 09:47 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 03:22 PM)
Ahjaar gets up and walks up to the town. Its busiling with
people; they pas her with out even a glance. She makes her way to the tavern,
but when he enters, the Barkeep yells at her angrly. "Hey! Dry off before
you come in here! I just cleaned!" Ahjaar just nods and walks out. She
decides to wander the town. Maybe someone that knew her would reginoe her and
tell her why she was here or who she was.
Booooored, bored bored.... Reichi thought as he aimlessly wandered Ald
Raathim's crowded streets. The Dunmer yawned, not much paying attention to
where he was going, or what was going on. Thusly, he did not notice the Khajiit
until he walked into her.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 09:49 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 29 2005, 03:47 PM)
Booooored, bored bored....
Reichi thought as he aimlessly wandered Ald Raathim's crowded streets. The
Dunmer yawned, not much paying attention to where he was going, or what was
going on. Thusly, he did not notice the Khajiit until he walked into her.
"ah, I'm sorry serjo." Ahjaar said, looking down. "i should look
where I'm going"
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 09:51 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 29 2005, 09:42 PM)
Arynel let out a breath before answering.
“I think the world is trembling,” the Breton said, “Let be as you will make
it.”
"The world will not calm down soon, not after we are done here, not after
our tasks in Daggerfall are complete, nor afterwards. - Has it ever truly
calmed down? -", Nalion nodded. "Very well, so be it."
The mage did not particularly like the prospect as it would contain risks, but
perhaps, this was a necessity.
Posted by: Arynel Jul 29 2005, 09:53 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 01:51 PM)
"The world will not calm down soon, not after we are done
here, not after our tasks in Daggerfall are complete, nor afterwards. - Has it
ever truly calmed down? -", Nalion nodded. "Very well, so be
it."
The mage did not particularly like the prospect as it would contain risks, but
perhaps, this was a necessity.
"Beware that your mouth does not become as a nest for birds." Arynel
said.
Nodding his head, the Breton stepped out of the room.
Posted by: Aki Jul 29 2005, 09:58 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 03:49 PM)
ah, I'm sorry serjo." Ahjaar said, looking down.
"i should look where I'm going
Reichi blinked. "Huh, uh, no, my fault, weren't paying attention," he
said. "Was kinda bored outta me mind." Reichi smirked. "You
don't look like you're from around here." Reichi knew most people in Ald-Raathim
didn't go swimming in full clothing, and yet Ahjaar was still wet, and smelled
of the sea. "Jazb- er..., Slyvos is the only other Ohmes-Raht i've seen
around here."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 10:00 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 29 2005, 03:58 PM)
Reichi blinked. "Huh, uh, no, my fault, weren't paying
attention," he said. "Was kinda bored outta me mind." Reichi
smirked. "You don't look like you're from around here." Reichi knew
most people in Ald-Raathim didn't go swimming in full clothing, and yet Ahjaar
was still wet, and smelled of the sea. "Jazb- er..., Slyvos is the only
other Ohmes-Raht i've seen around here."
"Slyvos? Never heard of him. But yet again, I can't remeber anything.
Maybe he knows me..." Ahjaar thought for a moment. "Do you know
anyone around here that can tell me who I am?"
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 10:04 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 29 2005, 09:53 PM)
"Beware that your mouth does not become as a nest for
birds." Arynel said.
Nodding his head, the Breton stepped out of the room.
Nalion's mouth truly seemed as if it would welcome the birds, then the mage
reminded himself where he was and snapped his mouth shut. Having done what he
had come for initially, he walked off. Those present could hear him muttering
something about "Bretons and their witty tongues"...
Posted by: Aki Jul 29 2005, 10:07 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 04:00 PM)
Slyvos? Never heard of him. But yet again, I can't
remeber anything. Maybe he knows me..." Ahjaar thought for a moment.
"Do you know anyone around here that can tell me who I am?
"You...don't know who you are...?" Reichi asked, in partial
disbelief. "Thats no good. I'm not sure who could fix that though,"
he said, scratching the back of his neck tensely. "Maybe Loranna or one of
the healers around here..." he trailed off.
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 10:08 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 04:04 PM)
Nalion's mouth truly seemed as if it would welcome the birds,
then the mage reminded himself where he was and snapped his mouth shut. Having
done what he had come for initially, he walked off. Those present could hear
him muttering something about "Bretons and their witty tongues"...
Shaka dressed and left the guest wing. He should have asked Nalion what he
intended in summoning a daedroth; perhaps he could ask later.
This time, Shaka made sure to wear his cuirass when he left the castle, despite
its weight. The Spear of Bitter Mercy was also slung on his back. He decided to
walk to the tavern.
As he drew nearer, he saw Reichi in the distance, talking to a stranger in
leather armor . . . .An Ohmes-Raht?
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 10:11 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 29 2005, 04:07 PM)
"You...don't know who you are...?" Reichi asked, in
partial disbelief. "Thats no good. I'm not sure who could fix that
though," he said, scratching the back of his neck tensely. "Maybe
Loranna or one of the healers around here..." he trailed off.
"Loranna..... Who's she? Could she help?" Ahjaar was getting excited.
She wanted her memory back badly, and if this Loranna could help her get her
memory back she could find out why she was here.
Posted by: Aki Jul 29 2005, 10:15 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 04:11 PM)
"Loranna..... Who's she? Could she help?" Ahjaar was
getting excited. She wanted her memory back badly, and if this Loranna could
help her get her memory back she could find out why she was here.
"Maybe, she's a healer, i'm not sure if that extends to restoring memory
loss," Reichi said. "She's the lady of Daruhn, she rules over this
place.You can spot 'er easy, she'll be the only Nordic female with ash colored
skin." Reichi grinned, the grin, combined with his wolf-like crimson eyes,
gave him a undeniably wolfish countenance.
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 29 2005, 04:15 PM)
"Maybe, she's a healer, i'm not sure if that extends to
restoring memory loss," Reichi said. "She's the lady of Daruhn, she
rules over this place.You can spot 'er easy, she'll be the only Nordic female
with ash colored skin." Reichi grinned, the grin, combined with his
wolf-like crimson eyes, gave him a undeniably wolfish countenance.
"Hello, Reichi. Who's the new fighter?" said Shaka. He glanced at the
Khajiit's hands. The calluses and somewhat enlarged knuckles looked like
someone who was used to wielding a bow, maybe other weapons as well, and might
have had some unarmed combat training.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 29 2005, 04:15 PM)
"Maybe, she's a healer, i'm not sure if that extends to
restoring memory loss," Reichi said. "She's the lady of Daruhn, she
rules over this place.You can spot 'er easy, she'll be the only Nordic female
with ash colored skin." Reichi grinned, the grin, combined with his
wolf-like crimson eyes, gave him a undeniably wolfish countenance.
"If she's a nord, why does she have ash skin?" Ahjaar ask. She was
curious be nature, as all cats are. Ahjaar saw the elf' face, and she became
tense. Somthing was right about him. She took a step back.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 10:19 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 04:18 PM)
"Hello, Reichi. Who's the new fighter?" said
Shaka. He glanced at the Khajiit's hands. The calluses and somewhat
enlarged knuckles looked like someone who was used to wielding a bow, maybe
other weapons as well, and might have had some unarmed combat training.
Ahjaar nodded towards Shaka. "Hello Serjo." She said. Ahjaar begain
to become uneasy.
Posted by: Aki Jul 29 2005, 10:22 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 04:18 PM)
"Hello, Reichi. Who's the new fighter?" said
Shaka. He glanced at the Khajiit's hands. The calluses and somewhat
enlarged knuckles looked like someone who was used to wielding a bow, maybe
other weapons as well, and might have had some unarmed combat training.
"A Khajiit who seems to have lost her memory Shaka," Reichi replied,
looking over at the Argonian. Turning his attention back to Ahjaar. "Its a
long story, lets just say she pissed off Azura and she cursed her like
that," Reichi explained. Which was pretty much true, but entirely out of
context.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 10:23 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 29 2005, 04:22 PM)
"A Khajiit who seems to have lost her memory Shaka,"
Reichi replied, looking over at the Argonian. Turning his attention back to
Ahjaar. "Its a long story, lets just say she pissed off Azura and she
cursed her like that," Reichi explained. Which was pretty much true, but
entirely out of context.
"That sounds like what happened to the elves" Ahjaar stopped. She
remebered somthing! But maybe that info was there all along. A confused
expresion came over her face.
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 29 2005, 04:22 PM)
"A Khajiit who seems to have lost her memory Shaka,"
Reichi replied, looking over at the Argonian. Turning his attention back to
Ahjaar. "Its a long story, lets just say she pissed off Azura and she
cursed her like that," Reichi explained. Which was pretty much true, but
entirely out of context.
"Take it easy," said Shaka to the woman. It looked as if she might
have seen Reichi's vulpine eyes, and that would be a long story in itself,
explaining how a dunmer werewolf could have his lycanthropy under control.
"We serve the Lady of Daruhn -- you mean you can't remember anything,
including the Blue Dawn and what happened to Vvardenfell? This is Reichi, and
I'm Shaka. If you want to talk to the Lady, she's used to helping refugees . .
."
Shaka was trying to keep his demeanor calming for the Khajiit.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 10:33 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 04:29 PM)
"Take it easy," said Shaka to the woman. It
looked as if she might have seen Reichi's vulpine eyes, and that would be a
long story in itself, explaining how a dunmer werewolf could have his
lycanthropy under control.
"We serve the Lady of Daruhn -- you mean you can't remember anything,
including the Blue Dawn and what happened to Vvardenfell? This is Reichi,
and I'm Shaka. If you want to talk to the Lady, she's used to helping
refugees . . ."
Shaka was trying to keep his demeanor calming for the Khajiit.
"Er.. Blue Dawn? I've never heard of that, I think. What happened to
Vvardenfell?"
Ahjaar calmed down a little bit, but she countiually tyed to avoid Reichi's
eyes. She was also happy with herself; she could remember some things,
she wasnt fully dumb.
Posted by: Aki Jul 29 2005, 10:36 PM
"More or less, Vvardenfell got [censored] up worse than a
Scamp who angered a Ogrim Titan," Reicho explained. "Its all but
uninhabited. Red Mountain Erupted, Azurite killed bunches of people before
that. Complex stuff, long story."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 10:38 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 29 2005, 04:36 PM)
More or less, Vvardenfell got [censored] up worse than a
Scamp who angered a Ogrim Titan," Reicho explained. "Its all but
uninhabited. Red Mountain Erupted, Azurite killed bunches of people before
that. Complex stuff, long story.
"oh...." Ahjaar looked around. "What town is this? she asked.
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 04:38 PM)
"oh...." Ahjaar looked around. "What town is
this? she asked.
"This is the town of Ald Raathim; the Lady's castle is on that bluff over
there. Her late husband, Jazbet, was Lord and also an Ohmes-Raht like
yourself."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 10:44 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 04:41 PM)
This is the town of Ald Raathim; the Lady's castle
is on that bluff over there. Her late husband, Jazbet, was Lord and also
an Ohmes-Raht like yourself.
"Mmm." Ahjaar said. She was observing her souroundings. Maybe she
would see someone that she could regonise, or maybe someone that could regonise
her. "Are their any other citys nearby?" She asked.
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 10:46 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 04:44 PM)
"Mmm." Ahjaar said. She was observing her
souroundings. Maybe she would see someone that she could regonise, or maybe
someone that could regonise her. "Are their any other citys nearby?"
She asked.
Shaka glanced at Reichi for confirmation. "I don't think the cities are
what you'd call nearby. You're in the lands of House Dres, they're mostly
agricultural, I think. But Dres Loranna's unique in that she and her late
husband abolished slavery in Daruhn."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 04:46 PM)
Shaka glanced at Reichi for confirmation. "I don't
think the cities are what you'd call nearby. You're in the lands of House
Dres, they're mostly agricultural, I think. But Dres Loranna's unique in
that she and her late husband abolished slavery in Daruhn."
Ahjaar nodded. She was trying to figure out what she would do, where she would
go. She had no money, so she couldn't go to an inn. Maybe there was a forest
nearby, she could stay there for the night....
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 10:56 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 04:51 PM)
Ahjaar nodded. She was trying to figure out what she would do,
where she would go. She had no money, so she couldn't go to an inn. Maybe there
was a forest nearby, he could stay there for the night....
Shaka saw her silence and suggested, "Look, Dres Loranna's Captain of the
Guards is named Dram. You look as if you can take care of yourself in a fight,
and Dram is probably always looking for more help. Maybe we can talk to some
people at the castle."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 10:59 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 04:56 PM)
Shaka saw her silence and suggested, "Look, Dres Loranna's
Captain of the Guards is named Dram. You look as if you can take care of
yourself in a fight, and Dram is probably always looking for more
help. Maybe we can talk to some people at the castle."
Ahjaar shrugged. She really didn't want to work as a guard, but it was
something to do untill she was able to see the Lady of Daruhn. Plus, it would
get her some money and a place to stay.
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 11:06 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 04:59 PM)
Ahjaar shrugged. She really didn't want to work as a
guard, but it was something to do untill she was able to see the Lady of
Daruhn. Plus, it would get her some money and a place to stay.
Shaka noticed her shrug, but nodded. "Yeah, I didn't mean a long-term committment
to the Guards, but maybe they could use some help for now. There have been some
. . . challenging situations lately."
Shaka headed back to the castle, musing about whom to talk to first. Hopefully
Dram was available . . . and they'd have to check Ahjaar out on various weapons
to see if she was a melee fighter or archer.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 11:10 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 05:06 PM)
Shaka noticed her shrug, but nodded. "Yeah, I didn't
mean a long-term committment to the Guards, but maybe they could use some help
for now. There have been some . . . challenging situations
lately."
Shaka headed back to the castle, musing about whom to talk to first.
Hopefully Dram was available . . . and they'd have to check
Ahjaar out on various weapons to see if she was a melee fighter or archer.
Ahjaar, not knowing what to do, followed Shaka.
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 11:21 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 05:10 PM)
Ahjaar, not knowing what to do, followed Shaka.
Shaka stopped, and shook his head ruefully. "Sorry, Ahjaar, I wasn't
thinking. Let's get you to the Healers first. The talk with Dram can always
wait." He steered her toward the fledgling Healers building.
As they walked through the town, Shaka added, "You'll be welcome to stay
there for the time being too."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 11:24 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 05:21 PM)
Shaka stopped, and shook his head ruefully. "Sorry,
Ahjaar, I wasn't thinking. Let's get you to the Healers first. The
talk with Dram can always wait." He steered her toward the fledgling
Healers building.
"I'm not hurt" She insited "I just have this memory
problem..." But she followed Shaka anyways.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 11:32 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 11:21 PM)
Shaka stopped, and shook his head ruefully. "Sorry,
Ahjaar, I wasn't thinking. Let's get you to the Healers first. The
talk with Dram can always wait." He steered her toward the fledgling
Healers building.
As they walked through the town, Shaka added, "You'll be welcome to stay
there for the time being too."
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 11:24 PM)
"I'm not hurt" She insited "I just have this
memory problem..." But she followed Shaka anyways.
The healer's shack of Ald Raathim was only a provisional building made of wood
until the bigger and better equipped building was completed.
An imperial clad in robes and wiping his hands on a piece of cloth approached
them.
"Greetings and may you find healing in these... shacks. I am Egalius
Soccitus. What ails you?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 11:37 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 05:32 PM)
The healer's shack of Ald Raathim was only a provisional
building made of wood until the bigger and better equipped building was
completed.
An imperial clad in robes and wiping his hands on a piece of cloth approached
them.
"Greetings and may you find healing in these... shacks. I am Egalius
Soccitus. What ails you?"
"I....um.... nothing's wrong with me, I just can't remember
anything..."
Ahjaar was becoming embarrased with these people trying to help her, but she
let them.
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 05:37 PM)
I....um.... nothing's wrong with me, I just can't remember
anything...
Ahjaar was becoming embarrased with these people trying to help her, but she
let them.
"Well met, Healer. I think she could stand to dry off and get a change of
clothing, myself. I don't know if she's another refugee or not, but she can't
remember anything of the Blue Dawn and the other events on Vvardenfell. Maybe
she blocked the trauma out . . . but I'd better not try telling a Healer how to
diagnose."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 05:40 PM)
Well met, Healer. I think she could stand to dry off
and get a change of clothing, myself. I don't know if she's another
refugee or not, but she can't remember anything of the Blue Dawn and the other
events on Vvardenfell. Maybe she blocked the trauma out . . . but
I'd better not try telling a Healer how to diagnose.
Ahjaar listened, but she did not understand anything they were talking about.
She felt like a child listening to an adult's conversation.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 29 2005, 11:49 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 11:37 PM)
I....um.... nothing's wrong with me, I just can't remember
anything...
Ahjaar was becoming embarrased with these people trying to help her, but she
let them.
"Amnesia? This is a case we see rarely here...", Egalius said.
"...even if these Dunmer and especially those haughty Altmer in the Mages
Guild grow older than we..." he added, muttering to himself.
Lookeing at Aki, his face took an embarassed expression. "Ah, yes, well,
if you would follow me?"
The imperial led them to a corner of the room which was separated a bit from
the rest of the room and thus more quiet. He motioned to the Khajiit female and
invited her to sit.
"Please, make yourselves as comfortable as you can in this... shack. If I
may ask you a few questions?"
"What is your name?"
"What is your profession?"
"Try hard: What is the last thing you can remember?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 11:51 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 05:49 PM)
"Amnesia? This is a case we see rarely here...",
Egalius said. "...even if these Dunmer and especially those haughty Altmer
in the Mages Guild grow older than we..." he added, muttering to himself.
Lookeing at Aki, his face took an embarassed expression. "Ah, yes, well,
if you would follow me?"
The imperial led them to a corner of the room which was separated a bit from
the rest of the room and thus more quiet. He motioned to the Khajiit female and
invited her to sit.
"Please, make yourselves as comfortable as you can in this... shack. If I
may ask you a few questions?"
"What is your name?"
"What is your profession?"
"Try hard: What is the last thing you can remember?"
"My name is Ahjaar.(Ah-Shar) Um, I can't remeber what I do... but When I
woke up I had a bow near me. I can't remeber anything bafore when I woke up on
the boat...."
Ahjaar thought for a moment. "There was this man, he wanted me to go back
below deck. Maybe I was a prisionor."
Posted by: syronj Jul 29 2005, 11:55 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 05:51 PM)
My name is Ahjaar. Um, I can't remeber what I do... but
When I woke up I had a bow near me. I can't remeber anything bafore when I woke
up on the boat....
Ahjaar thought for a moment. "There was this man, he wanted me to go back
below deck. Maybe I was a prisionor."
"Maybe, but why would you still have had your weapon with you then . .
." said Shaka, noting her steel greaves and netch-leather armor. "See
the calluses, Healer?" he said, and suddenly lashed his tail at Ahjaar,
who blocked it with her forearm without thinking.
"I'm sorry, Ahjaar. Just testing some ideas of mine ... Perhaps you were a
thief or someone's hireling, even an auxiliary of the Legion. A lot of questions
without answers."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 29 2005, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 05:55 PM)
"Maybe, but why would you still have had your weapon with
you then . . ." said Shaka, noting her steel greaves and netch-leather
armor. "See the calluses, Healer?" he said, and suddenly lashed
his tail at Ahjaar, who blocked it with her forearm without thinking.
"I'm sorry, Ahjaar. Just testing some ideas of mine ... Perhaps you
were a thief or someone's hireling, even an auxiliary of the Legion. A
lot of questions without answers."
Ahjaar let out a low growl. She didn't like being attacked, even if its just a
test.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 12:01 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 05:58 PM)
Ahjaar let out a low growl. She didn't like being attacked, even
if its just a test.
Shaka inclined his head for a moment. "I didn't put force behind it, but
you're right to be upset," he said. "I'll leave you with the Healer
for a while." Shaka walked to the other side of the partition so that
Ahjaar could dry off if she wanted to.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 12:01 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 05:55 PM)
"Maybe, but why would you still have had your weapon with
you then . . ." said Shaka, noting her steel greaves and netch-leather armor.
"See the calluses, Healer?" he said, and suddenly lashed his tail at
Ahjaar, who blocked it with her forearm without thinking.
"I'm sorry, Ahjaar. Just testing some ideas of mine ... Perhaps you
were a thief or someone's hireling, even an auxiliary of the Legion. A
lot of questions without answers."
Egalius gives Shaka a funny look. "You know friend, the whole story about
curing amnesia by hitting the guy in the head's just an old wives tale,
right?" he asks. "Trust me, I've tried; you can't even give
yourself amnesia that way."
"So the last thing you remember is being brought here on a ship,
hmm?" he continues. "Well, why not go look for said ship and ask the
Captain if he knows anything. Unless you were a stowaway or the like he's bound
to have some idea ..."
He begins looking Ahjaar over for signs of old injuries. "Hmm, you got on
native Morrowind leather; might mean you were around this providence for a bit
... could mean you were a released slave or something, though that doesn't go
well with the reflexes you got there ..."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 12:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 06:01 PM)
Egalius gives Shaka a funny look. "You know friend,
the whole story about curing amnesia by hitting the guy in the head's just an
old wives tale, right?" he asks. "Trust me, I've tried; you
can't even give yourself amnesia that way."
"So the last thing you remember is being brought here on a ship,
hmm?" he continues. "Well, why not go look for said ship and
ask the Captain if he knows anything. Unless you were a stowaway or the
like he's bound to have some idea ..."
He begins looking Ahjaar over for signs of old injuries. "Hmm, you
got on native Morrowind leather; might mean you were around this providence for
a bit ... could mean you were a released slave or something, though that
doesn't go well with the reflexes you got there ..."
"I really don't want to go back to that ship, I don't know why, I just
don't. And that man that chased me.... He seamed angry."
Ahjaar strained hard to remeber anything before her waking up, but nothing
came.
"When I fell overboard, the man said something about a slave, but I can't
remeber..."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 06:07 PM)
"I really don't want to go back to that ship, I don't know
why, I just don't. And that man that chased me.... He seamed angry."
Ahjaar strained hard to remeber anything before her waking up, but nothing
came.
"When I fell overboard, the man said something about a slave, but I can't
remeber..."
Slavecatcher? thought Shaka, on the other side of the partition. Could she have
been one ..... or in the hands of one?
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 06:07 PM)
"I really don't want to go back to that ship, I don't know
why, I just don't. And that man that chased me.... He seamed angry."
Ahjaar strained hard to remeber anything before her waking up, but nothing
came.
"When I fell overboard, the man said something about a slave, but I can't
remeber..."
"Well, see," Egalius says, "thing is, you're not wearing slave
bracers and no one brings slaves to this town; the Lady up in yon castle's got
a reputation for doing silly things like freeing any who come to live here
..."
A sudden inspiration hits. "You know what, maybe you're part of the group
that was freed back in Suran back before the mountain went sky-high; most of
them went on to build Freetown though. Still, it's a possibility ... though
tell you what, if you want I or one of the other girls here can go check out
your old ship, see what's what."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 12:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 06:13 PM)
Well, see," Egalius says, "thing is, you're not
wearing slave bracers and no one brings slaves to this town; the Lady up in yon
castle's got a reputation for doing silly things like freeing any who come to
live here ...
A sudden inspiration hits. "You know what, maybe you're part of the
group that was freed back in Suran back before the mountain went sky-high; most
of them went on to build Freetown though. Still, it's a possibility ...
though tell you what, if you want I or one of the other girls here can go check
out your old ship, see what's what."
Ahjaar hesitated. What if the people on the ship wanted her back?
"Yes, please do." she said. She was afraid, but also wanted to know
what they wanted to do with her.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 12:18 AM
Isidor finished his breakfast, put down his gold, and walked out
of the tavern. I wonder where Reichi is....
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 12:21 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 06:15 PM)
Ahjaar hesitated. What if the people on the ship wanted her
back?
"Yes, please do." she said. She was afraid, but also wanted to know
what they wanted to do with her.
"All right," Egalius says, calling out "Saya doll, be a dear and
help this kitty cat make herself comfortable. She's got a bad case of tragic
memory loss; I'm gonna go see what the guy who brought her in can tell
me."
After asking Anjaar about which ship to go to and leaving the Khajiit in the
hands of a Breton girl with pretty brown hair, Egalius hoofs it over to the
docks, looking for his man.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 12:32 AM
Gildon Ordered his crew to get the masts up, then he headed to
the tavern. As he was walking down the plank to the dock, A man stopped him.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 06:32 PM)
Gildon Ordered his crew to get the masts up, then he headed to
the tavern. As he was walking down the plank to the dock, A man stopped him.
"Hey there; Egalius Soccitus at your service," Egalius says, flashing
his famous smile. "I understand you brought a kitty cat here to humble
Daruhn this afternoon; I was wondering what you knew about her."
Getting to the point had always been his strong suit.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 06:41 PM)
Hey there; Egalius Soccitus at your service," Egalius
says, flashing his famous smile. "I understand you brought a kitty
cat here to humble Daruhn this afternoon; I was wondering what you knew about
her.
Getting to the point had always been his strong suit.
"Oh, her.... Did she drown? I was hoping she would. Ha, a drowned cat,
that'll make my day." He laughed, his round belly bobing up and down as he
did.
"The damn feline tryed to rob us of our ebony exports. One of my crew
members gave her a crack on the head and she was out like a light. When we
docked, she tryed to escape, and jumped overbored. Is she still alive? If she
is, I'd like to have her back, Where we're going theirs a reward for theives
such as herself."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 06:46 PM)
"Oh, her.... Did she drown? I was hoping she would. Ha, a
drowned cat, that'll make my day." He laughed, his round belly bobing up
and down as he did.
"The damn feline tryed to rob us of our ebony exports. One of my crew
members gave her a crack on the head and she was out like a light. When we
docked, she tryed to escape, and jumped overbored. Is she still alive? If she
is, I'd like to have her back, Where we're going theirs a reward for theives
such as herself."
An ebony thief? Egalius thinks to himself, keeping a friendly smile on
his face. Then why wasn't she chained up or something, Oh Potbellied one?
And where are the guards, or the people searching for your little thief? And
why haven't you asked the local guards for help in finding her?
"Ah; gotta be careful there friend; if she got caught in Morrowind it's a
fine or a week in the quarries only," Egalius says. "Not that she's
up for either right now; poor thing was a perfect drowned little kitten,
coughing up water and what not. Bedridden and meowing, I tell you; might not
even make it ... hay, why don't I get you a drink for your troubles, eh?
Welcome you to a new port and compensate you for your trouble? They got the
best sujamma here in all of Morrowind, I tell you."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 01:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 07:01 PM)
An ebony thief? Egalius thinks to
himself, keeping a friendly smile on his face. Then why wasn't she
chained up or something, Oh Potbellied one? And where are the guards, or
the people searching for your little thief? And why haven't you asked the
local guards for help in finding her?
"Ah; gotta be careful there friend; if she got caught in Morrowind it's a
fine or a week in the quarries only," Egalius says. "Not that
she's up for either right now; poor thing was a perfect drowned little kitten,
coughing up water and what not. Bedridden and meowing, I tell you; might
not even make it ... hay, why don't I get you a drink for your troubles,
eh? Welcome you to a new port and compensate you for your trouble?
They got the best sujamma here in all of Morrowind, I tell you."
Gildon accepted his offer. "Why not? I was on my way to the tavern
already." He chortled then began to walk with Egalius to the tavern.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 07:06 PM)
Gildon accepted his offer. "Why not? I was on my way to the
tavern already." He chortled then began to walk with Egalius to the
tavern.
Shaka decided to stick around the Healers house for a while longer. Egalius
would probably end up plying the captain with mazte or sujamma to loosen his
tongue; maybe Shaka would try dropping by the Drunken Guar after a while to see
how the healer was faring . . . .
Were you a slavecatcher, helping to track your own people? wondered the
Argonian. Or mine for that matter. The thought repelled him, but Shaka
understood that the drive to live could be an overwhelming one. He hoped that
he was reading too much into Ahjaar, though.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 07:06 PM)
Gildon accepted his offer. "Why not? I was on my way to the
tavern already." He chortled then began to walk with Egalius to the
tavern.
"Best tavern in town - not that there's much competition for that position
yet," Egaliius says chattily as he claps a hand on the Captain's
shoulders. "So tell me; I've always wondered what it's like to be a
seafarer. What's it like? What news from other ports you got, what's new on the
waters of the sea, that sort of thing? Bet you fight smugglars and pirates a
lot; big strappling guy like you must have seen a few sea brawls in his day,
eh?"
The innkeep watches as Egalius comes in and says "Two mugs of sujamma -
and whatever my friend here is having, too."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 07:14 PM)
Best tavern in town - not that there's much competition
for that position yet," Egaliius says chattily as he claps a hand on the
Captain's shoulders. "So tell me; I've always wondered what it's
like to be a seafarer. What's it like? What news from other ports
you got, what's new on the waters of the sea, that sort of thing? Bet you
fight smugglars and pirates a lot; big strappling guy like you must have seen a
few sea brawls in his day, eh?
The innkeep watches as Egalius comes in and says "Two mugs of sujamma -
and whatever my friend here is having, too."
The captain begins to ramble on and on about his seemingless countless
adventures at seas, from fighting off giant sea sherpents with his bare hands
to destorying battleships while in a life raft.
Most of storys are obviously tall tales, but no interesting facts come up.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 07:18 PM)
The captain begins to ramble on and on about his seemingless
countless adventures at seas, from fighting off giant sea sherpents with his
bare hands to destorying battleships while in a life raft.
Most of storys are obviously tall tales, but no interesting facts come up.
"Hah; you don't say?" Egalius laughs, having downed his first sujamma
and working on his second, counting on his ebony liver to keep him sober enough
to ply the Captain.
"So what about this latest trip of yours? Anything interesting like the
rest?" he asks when he calculates the Captain is drunk enough to be seeing
double - almost like himself.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 07:21 PM)
"Hah; you don't say?" Egalius laughs, having downed
his first sujamma and working on his second, counting on his ebony liver to
keep him sober enough to ply the Captain.
"So what about this latest trip of yours? Anything interesting like
the rest?" he asks when he calculates the Captain is drunk enough to be
seeing double - almost like himself.
"well there was one thing..." He looks around the adds "since
your such a good freind, i'll tell you somthing remarkable" the captain
got closer to Egalius and whispered. "When we came here, we passed a small
island. On this island was a dragon! It saw us and there was this flash of
light, the dragon was gone and in its place was a khajiit. Pretty little thing
if you ask me. We took her aboard and kocked her unconsuoius. Were going to
sell her to empire as the "Dragon Lady" We'll be rich!" He let
out a loud belch, then said "No if you excuse me, I gotta get going."
He got up and left. "Thanks for the *hic* Drink, freind!"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 01:32 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 07:29 PM)
well there was one thing..." He looks around the adds
"since your such a good freind, i'll tell you somthing remarkable"
the captain got closer to Egalius and whispered. "When we came here, we
passed a small island. On this island was a dragon! It saw us and there was
this flash of light, the dragon was gone and in its place was a khajiit. Pretty
little thing if you ask me. We took her aboard and kocked her unconsuoius. Were
going to sell her to empire as the "Dragon Lady" We'll be rich!"
He let out a loud belch, then said "No if you excuse me, I gotta get
going." He got up and left. "Thanks for the *hic* Drink,
freind!
"Hey, don't mention is .. it ..." Egalius says, laughing. He waits
till the Captain had walked out, then quietly pulls out a potion of sobriety,
downing it and wincing. "Ouch; like getting the hangover all at once
instead of over the next morning ..."
Dragon Lady, huh? Probably just some story to cover the Captain's liking of
young Khajiit girls, or else Anjuur was playing with Illusion magic on her own
little island. In any case, the ebony story was hogwash, far as he was
conerned.
He makes his way back to the healing hut, to tell his patient to take it easy
for a few days and play up being helpless and on death's door if any seafarers
came snooping around. Too bad he didn't learn all that much about who she was.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 07:32 PM)
He makes his way back to the healing hut, to tell his patient to take it easy
for a few days and play up being helpless and on death's door if any seafarers
came snooping around. Too bad he didn't learn all that much about who she
was.
"How'd it go, Egalius? Tell me something simple, like she's a thief or
smuggler . . . ." The healer was managing to look even more rumpled than
usual, if possible.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 01:36 AM
Ahjaar was sleep in one of the shacks, thrashing about and
talking in anouther touge. She couldn't escape form the nightmare, but she did,
and woke up.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 01:39 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 07:34 PM)
"How'd it go, Egalius? Tell me something simple, like
she's a thief or smuggler . . . ." The healer was
managing to look even more rumpled than usual, if possible.
"Eh, the Captain said at first she was an ebony thief, but a few greef later
and he's spinning some story about finding her on an island, doing her best
dragon impersonation," Egalius says, smiling broadly. "you ask me, I
say she was practicing her big scary Illusion spells somewhere where she'd not
frighten the neighbors and Potbelly the Letch happened to come b and took a
shine to her tail. Poor kid; sounds like the bump they gave her on the forehead
really did make her lose her memory. In that case she might regain it naturally
in time."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 07:39 PM)
Eh, the Captain said at first she was an ebony thief, but
a few greef later and he's spinning some story about finding her on an island,
doing her best dragon impersonation," Egalius says, smiling broadly.
"you ask me, I say she was practicing her big scary Illusion spells
somewhere where she'd not frighten the neighbors and Potbelly the Letch
happened to come b and took a shine to her tail. Poor kid; sounds like
the bump they gave her on the forehead really did make her lose her
memory. In that case she might regain it naturally in time.
Shaka was noncommittal, though a shapeshifting dragon was about the weirdest
thing he'd heard, even with all that had happened to Loranna's people. Ahjaar
didn't seem like the mage type anyway, so far; more like a natural for the
Fighter's Guild, once Ald Raathim got big enough to have one.
"Thanks, healer. You keep patching them up and we'll keep sending them
back to fight the good fight," Shaka said wryly. "I'm going to head
out for a while. Do I owe you anything for today?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Jul 30 2005, 01:45 AM
Castle Daruhn
Kallen was told there was a visitor, but was told nothing more. To his surprise
when he entered the Great Hall, there stood a man in the heavy red armor that
marked him as a member of the Royal Guard of Morrowind.
“Greetings, sera,” said Kallen, bowing. “I am Kallen, seneschal to Sera Dres
Loranna.”
The guard nodded, and returned the bow. He handed Kallen a single slip of
paper, folded, and bound by the seal of the King of Morrowind. “For her
ladyship.”
“Should I call for her?” asked Kallen, his face stony, unflappable.
“That won’t be necessary. Just be sure she reads it.”
The guard refused food or drink, and was desirous to return to Mournhold
immediately, so Kallen escorted him to the docks, and then with surprising lack
of calm, the young Dunmer ran back to the castle to find his lady.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jul 29 2005, 07:45 PM)
Castle Daruhn
Kallen was told there was a visitor, but was told nothing more. To his
surprise when he entered the Great Hall, there stood a man in the heavy red
armor that marked him as a member of the Royal Guard of Morrowind.
“Greetings, sera,” said Kallen, bowing. “I am Kallen, seneschal to Sera Dres
Loranna.”
The guard nodded, and returned the bow. He handed Kallen a single slip of
paper, folded, and bound by the seal of the King of Morrowind. “For her
ladyship.”
“Should I call for her?” asked Kallen, his face stony, unflappable.
“That won’t be necessary. Just be sure she reads it.”
The guard refused food or drink, and was desirous to return to Mournhold
immediately, so Kallen escorted him to the docks, and then with surprising lack
of calm, the young Dunmer ran back to the castle to find his lady.
Castle Daruhn
Kallen finds Loranna in the library, taking a few moments to read up on healer
lore.
"Kallen?" she asks, noting the unusual excitement in the young
Dunmer. "What is it?"
Healer's Hut
"Ah, a hundred gold for room, board, drinks, and police work should cover
the charge," Egalius says. "And you can take your time about the
paying, or treat me to a drink after dark. In the meantime, I proscribe lots of
rest for this young cub."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 01:57 AM
Isidor strolls around, with no destination in mind. Perhaps he'd
visit the shops...
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 01:59 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 07:51 PM)
"Ah, a hundred gold for room, board, drinks, and police work should cover
the charge," Egalius says. "And you can take your time about
the paying, or treat me to a drink after dark. In the meantime, I
proscribe lots of rest for this young cub."
"It's a deal," said the battlemage, shaking Egalius' hand; "I
hope you like mead, since this bunch seems to favor it. And here's half down in
any event," giving the healer some drakes.
"Please tell Ahjaar that she doesn't owe Reichi and me anything, and to
get some rest. A visit to the castle is still possible if and when she feels
like it."
Shaka began the walk up the hill to the castle, lost in thought. Anya must have
found the goblet by now, he thought. Who knows, maybe the group can find more
dwemer artifacts someday; but for now, I'm glad she has this one.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 02:02 AM
Isidor sees Shaka walking, and yells to him "Hail,
Shaka!".
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 02:04 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 08:02 PM)
Isidor sees Shaka walking, and yells to him "Hail,
Shaka!".
Shaka waited for Isidor to catch up, and clapped him on the shoulder warmly.
"Good to see you up and about, Nord," he said. "Did you get the
chance to talk to Reichi or the others?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 02:05 AM
Ahjaar sits on her bed, trying to remember. She wants to sleep,
but she can't. The only thing on her mind is the fact that the healer had
talked with the captain. She wanted to know what had taken place.
Finnaly, she gets up.
"Healer?" She asks. "What happened when you talked to the
captain, what did he say?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 08:05 PM)
Ahjaar sits on her bed, trying to remember. She wants to sleep,
but she can't. The only think on her mind is the fact that the healer had
talked with the captain. She wanted to know what had taken place.
Finnaly, she gets up.
"Healer?" She asks. "What happened when you talked to the
captain, what did he say?"
Egalius, busily cleaning up after having dealt with someone's broken arm, looks
over to Ahjaar.
"Oh, he had some cockamanie story about you being a dragon lady disguised
as a Khajiit; seems he gave you a nasty bump on the head in his excitement to
put you on exhibit," he says. "Silly story of course; who ever heard
of a potbellied sea captain meeting a dragon? Should have heard some of the
other tall tales he spilled though; makes that one sound reasonable."
He chuckles. "No real leads on who you are though; I suggest you check
with the Mage Guild, have them test you for magic talent. I'm guessing
somewhere along the way you learned some Illusion or something."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 08:09 PM)
Egalius, busily cleaning up after having dealt with someone's
broken arm, looks over to Ahjaar.
"Oh, he had some cockamanie story about you being a dragon lady disguised
as a Khajiit; seems he gave you a nasty bump on the head in his excitement to
put you on exhibit," he says. "Silly story of course; who ever
heard of a potbellied sea captain meeting a dragon? Should have heard
some of the other tall tales he spilled though; makes that one sound
reasonable."
He chuckles. "No real leads on who you are though; I suggest you
check with the Mage Guild, have them test you for magic talent. I'm
guessing somewhere along the way you learned some Illusion or something."
"A Dragon?" Ahjaar raised an eyebrow.
"Was this captain a skooma addict?" Ahjaar laughed. "I do
remeber having some skills in magic... maybe not transforming or casting
illusions but...."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 08:13 PM)
"A Dragon?" Ahjaar raised an eyebrow.
"Was this captain a shamooka addict?" Ahjaar laughed. "I
do remeber having some skills in magic... maybe not transforming or casting
illusions but...."
"Who knows? Maybe there was some invisible mage playing a prank on the
both of you," Egalius says. "Wasn't there, couldn't tell you. Still,
it's a bit of a clue, and with any luck you'll start remembering more things as
you go. Give the Mage Guild a look in a few days - just try not to get talked
into joining until you at least remember what guilds you might already be in.
Nothing worse than finding out you got meetings in two places on opposite ends
of the city on the same day and hour."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 08:04 PM)
Shaka waited for Isidor to catch up, and clapped him on the
shoulder warmly. "Good to see you up and about, Nord," he
said. "Did you get the chance to talk to Reichi or the others?"
"No, not yet. It's good to be up and breathing again, though." he
looks at Shaka, and says "You saved my life, and I will never forget that.
If you ever need help with anything, please ask me."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 08:17 PM)
Who knows? Maybe there was some invisible mage
playing a prank on the both of you," Egalius says. "Wasn't
there, couldn't tell you. Still, it's a bit of a clue, and with any luck
you'll start remembering more things as you go. Give the Mage Guild a
look in a few days - just try not to get talked into joining until you at least
remember what guilds you might already be in. Nothing worse than finding
out you got meetings in two places on opposite ends of the city on the same day
and hour.
Ahjaar went back to bed more confused then when she had gotten out of bed. Why
had the captain said he had seen a dragon? And why was she on an island? These
things would have to wait untill the morning. Right now she had to sleep.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 08:19 PM)
No, not yet. It's good to be up and breathing again,
though." he looks at Shaka, and says "You saved my life, and I will
never forget that. If you ever need help with anything, please ask me.
"Will do," nodded Shaka. "But who's counting anyway, with this
bunch. Remember that Falco volunteered to find you in the woods. I think he's
grown up a little since Dagon Fel."
"Hey, I forgot to tell you that a new mystery dropped into our laps. A
Khajiit jumped ship but can't remember her past. She's at the Healers' hut, and
wants to talk to Loranna sometime. Ahjaar."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 02:25 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 08:22 PM)
Will do," nodded Shaka. "But who's
counting anyway, with this bunch. Remember that Falco volunteered to find
you in the woods. I think he's grown up a little since Dagon Fel.
"Hey, I forgot to tell you that a new mystery dropped into our laps.
A Khajiit jumped ship but can't remember her past. She's at the Healers'
hut, and wants to talk to Loranna sometime. Ahjaar."
"Khajiit, eh?" he thinks for a moment and then says "Falco's not
around now, fancy a drink?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 08:25 PM)
Khajiit, eh?" he thinks for a moment and then says
"Falco's not around now, fancy a drink?
"Why not. First round's on me, but let's try some stout for a
change."
Shaka noticed the wooden sign on the tavern as they approached. "Looks
like the Drunken Guar's owner got around to replacing it again . . . ."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 02:32 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 08:26 PM)
Why not. First round's on me, but let's try some
stout for a change.
Shaka noticed the wooden sign on the tavern as they approached.
"Looks like the Drunken Guar's owner got around to replacing it again
. . . ."
Isidor laughs and says "Fine, but only because you're buying. I won't get
too drunk, I promise." He opens the door, and motions for Shaka to enter.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 02:33 AM
Walking. Through the woods. Beatiful day, sun shining above.
Little girl, khajiit. Walking with me. Happy.
Screaming. Running. Falling. Pain.
A man in black armor. Little girl screams. Red. Then nothing.
**************************************
Ahjaar woke up sweating. The dream she had was slowly slipping away, but he
could remeber some parts of it. That was the second dream she's had since she
woke up on the boat, and both and been horrible. Mabye Loranna would know what
it means. But first, she would get breakfast.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 02:48 AM
It was a very simple note; it was emblazoned by all the symbols
of the Houses and the Empire of Tamriel, but its message was simple and direct
The Queen Mother, Barenziah, wished to make Loranna's acquaintance; she would
arrive in Ald Raathim in a short time, to meet the new member of House Dres.
Loranna muttered "And I was worried when it was time to meet Dres Minsero
..." before she and Kallen went into a whirlwind of telling the servants
and getting things prepared. The castle would need to be cleaned, a feast
prepared fit for one of the most famous Queens in all of Tamriel, the guest
rooms made ready, the town alerted ...
What time Loranna had left that night was taken up in preperations, both for
the castle and for meeting someone who had known Tiber Septim himself. The
evening fell with the castle still all a buzz over the news.
===
In the dark of the late evening, while the castle still reeled from the news,
two figures made their way to the docks, taking exceptional care in avoiding
notice. Clad in tight shirt and pants of dark hue, daggers clasped to their
belts, they quietly slipped into the water and swam with swift, powerful,
silent strokes, swimming toward the beach and the mangroves.
They said no words to one another; they both knew what was to be done. Both men
moved with the grace of slaughterfish arrowing through the dark waters,
breathing easily under the waves. They made their way to the waters near the
beach, but instead of swimming ashore, they sought the deeper part of the
waters, pulling out rings from their belts and slipping them on as they sought
shelter in the shipwrecks in the bay. Their forms became slightly translucent,
blending in more readily with their surroundings.
It had taken time, but they had learned the habits of their quarry; she went
out every morning for a swim, staying underwater by the power of her magic. She
swam unfettered by robe or armor, not wishing to be encumbered in her morning
excersice; in other words, she would be without her potions, her weapons, her
enchanted robes. She would be as skyclad as a baby ... and as helpless. It was
the perfect time to catch her unawares, and they were prepared for her; all
they had to do now ... was wait.
Bedaves Fevula and Tedril Relas were both exceptionally good at waiting, even
if it meant waiting at the bottom of the bay for the morning to come. The best
assassins were the patient ones.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 02:51 AM
Morning came, and a lone figure made her way to the beach,
doffing her robe and slipping into the the water; Loranna swam with grace and
ease, and with the nervous energy from last night's revelation still bubbling
in her veins. She swam to the bottom of the bay, smiling and enjoynig herself
as she swam. She never noticed two blurred figures peel off from the shipwrecks
as she swam out to the mangrove trees ...
Her mind still on the Queen Mother's note, Loranna didn't notice the wake of
Bedaves and Tedril until a few seconds before a searing pain erupted in her
thigh, an adamantium blade biting deeply into her flesh - and as the blade
struck home a terrible, unearthly roar threatened to shatter her eardrums,
making her cry out and grasp her head in pain. Another burst of pain, this time
in her back, and with horror Loranna realized her potions weren't working -
they had been dispelled, and now she was bleeding badly, and her magic was
mostly gone, and far, far worse, she was no longer breathing water, she was
drowning in it.
Two figures, smirking Dunmer, grappled her, holding her down, raising
bloodstained blades to stab again; they moved with inhuman grace in the water,
while she had to fight against the water's resistance as she struggled. She
felt her flesh suffer more cuts as she flailed about, desperation sinking in;
her lungs were filling with water and her ears were still splitting with the
roaring that accompanied every slash or stab and iron-like hands were holding
her, dragging her down, down ...
===
The Nord woman was a fighter, that was for sure, Bedaves thought as he fought
to keep his grip on the drowning Loranna. She kept twisting, and even with the
water fighting against her more than he or his companion it was hard to land
the killing blow, but it was just a matter of time. They could breath, she
could not, she was wounded and Tedril was holding her wrist and doing a fine
job of preventing any spells from being cast, assuming she could even think to
cast with the inhuman cry rending her ears. They had come well-prepared,
indeed; they just needed to be patient.
Then, he saw Tedril catch Loranna in the shoulder with his blade - and Tedril's
face evinced surprise and he clasped his hands to his ears, gurgling, his eyes
filled with panic. What? How had this ...
The Nord woman grabbed Tedril and pulled him close, twisting to put Tedril
between herself and Bedaves; Bedaves felt her foot slam into his stomach in an
unguarded second and he snarled as he fought to get around his companion, who
was going limp in Loranna's arms. What spell was she using? She should have been
too distracted to cast anything; the daggers were designed to dispel magic and
keep one from using more ...
Bedaves saw Loranna release Tedril from her kiss, and pull the dagger from his
limp, paralyized hands. Lover's Kiss; of course, the woman was born under the
sign of the Lover! But what had caused Tedril to ...
Bedaves saw Loranna's wounds healing, despite no motions of spellcasting, and
he understood; enchanted items. She was wearing jewerly still; she must have
had something on with Dispel, and it kicked in, canceling Tedril's water
breathing - and then while he was reactivating it, she took advantage of the
opening. Damn this woman; healing or not, she was still drowning, he could see;
her face was a mask of agony, her tearstreaks glinting in the dull light. He'd
finish her, once and for all.
Snarling again, Bedaves lunged forward as Loranna met his advance, blade in
hand; Tedril drifted off helplessly, breathing again but still victim to
Loranna's kiss. Assassin and noblewoman struggled, their movements churning the
water; were slaughterfish present in the bay they'd have long since been
attracted to the scene by Loranna's blood.
Bedaves felt a sting in his shoulder, and heard the inhuman roar in his ears;
he had the presence of mind to hold his breath while he re-invoked his water
breathing enchantment, but the damn woman wasn't letting up; she was stabbing
again and he brought his arm up to try and block her, but it didn't quite work
...
Another stab, another roar, and a numbness, and Bedaves saw his blood billowing
out from his chest, mixing with the water as his ruptured heart continued to
beat his life away. The last thing he saw as his vision faded and he drfited
away was Tedril swimming up behind the pain-lanced Loranna, grabbing her with a
wrathful expresison on his face ...
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 02:54 AM
Slyvos stood on the beach, having just come back from making a
few more preparations for his little surprise for everyone. It would be
great... he hoped. Until then, he'd wait in his usual spot for something to
happen.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 29 2005, 08:54 PM)
Slyvos stood on the beach, having just come back from making a
few more preparations for his little surprise for everyone. It would be
great... he hoped. Until then, he'd wait in his usual spot for something to
happen.
Slyvos will notice Loranna's robe on the beach, where she usually leaves it
while going for a swim.
About twenty feet from her robe, lie two figures - a Dunmer in dark clothing,
and Loranna. Both lie face down, the tide lapping at their feet. Both have cuts
on their bodies.
Both lie unmoving.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 08:56 PM)
Slyvos will notice Loranna's robe on the beach, where she
usually leaves it while going for a swim.
About twenty feet from her robe, lie two figures - a Dunmer in dark clothing,
and Loranna. Both lie face down, the tide lapping at their feet.
Both have cuts on their bodies.
Both lie unmoving.
After his drink, Isidor was strolling on the beach, near the castle. He saw a
Khajiit standing on the beach, and two bodies, lying face down. One looked like
Loranna....He slowly makes his way over.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 03:02 AM
Slyvos' eyes widened; what the hell had happened to those two?
and who was the other one anyway?
'damnit lor, and I'm usually the one in trouble too...'
He ran over to Loranna and the assassin, looking both worried, and
frightened... and would soon be pretty angry too. He rubbed his hands together
a bit, feeling for a pulse; thankfully, there was one. Then doing what it took
to revive her, he sighed in relief as she coughed and sputtered.
'What happened?'
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 03:03 AM
Shaka had managed to avoid a hangover again, but he was eating a
leisurely breakfast. The kitchen staff were talking of nothing other than that
a living legend would be visiting Dres Loranna. Shaka stayed out of their way
as they frantically cleaned and took inventory.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 29 2005, 09:02 PM)
Slyvos' eyes widened; what the hell had happened to those two?
and who was the other one anyway?
'damnit lor, and I'm usually the one in trouble too...'
He ran over to Loranna and the assassin, looking both worried, and
frightened... and would soon be pretty angry too. He rubbed his hands together
a bit, feeling for a pulse; thankfully, there was one. Then doing what it took
to revive her, he sighed in relief as she coughed and sputtered.
'What happened?'
Loranna's sputtering soon becomes a violent evacuation of the water that had
gotten into her lungs, and she grasps Slyvos with clawlike hands, her eyes wide
as she hacks and gasps.
"Goddess goddess goddesss ..." she breathes when she can finally
talk, memories of fighting underwater with her lungs on fire and her body being
torn and the inhuman roaring in her ears, almost drowning out the pounding
blood ...
"Assassin ..." she croaks, leaning on Slyvos and shivering, coughing.
The Dunmer continues to lie still; an adamantium dagger in his back shows he
won't be moving again.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 29 2005, 09:02 PM)
Slyvos' eyes widened; what the hell had happened to those two?
and who was the other one anyway?
'damnit lor, and I'm usually the one in trouble too...'
He ran over to Loranna and the assassin, looking both worried, and
frightened... and would soon be pretty angry too. He rubbed his hands together
a bit, feeling for a pulse; thankfully, there was one. Then doing what it took
to revive her, he sighed in relief as she coughed and sputtered.
'What happened?'
Isidor sees the Khajiit bend over, and he quickens his pace. He hears the
khajiit say something, then Loranna rasp something. "What happened?"
he says, in an alarmed voice.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 03:09 AM
Slyvos looked to the assassin, narrowing his eyes. That one was
lucky it was dead, or a fate WORSE then death would have awaited him. As for
Loranna, luckily Slyvos always had a few spare healing potions (loranna made)
on hand.
'here, drink this.'
He noticed the other person.
'I only know it involved an assassin, and that thing is lucky it's dead now, or
I'd get to it...'
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 03:12 AM
Ahjaar makes her way through the town twards the castle. Hopefully
Loranna will be able to see me. Ahjaar thought.
As she passes by the beach, she sees a small srowd, and a body. She hurries to
the castle
At the court yard she asks for Shaka.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 29 2005, 09:09 PM)
Slyvos looked to the assassin, narrowing his eyes. That one was
lucky it was dead, or a fate WORSE then death would have awaited him. As for
Loranna, luckily Slyvos always had a few spare healing potions (loranna made)
on hand.
'here, drink this.'
He noticed the other person.
'I only know it involved an assassin, and that thing is lucky it's dead now, or
I'd get to it...'
To Shaka's surprise, a guard found him at breakfast.
"Sir, there's a Khajiit in the courtyard who claims you know her . . .
."
Thanking the guard, Shaka walked quickly to the front gates. Seeing Ahjaar, he
smiled and greeted her.
"I'm glad you feel up to visiting the castle," he said.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 09:12 PM)
To Shaka's surprise, a guard found him at breakfast.
"Sir, there's a Khajiit in the courtyard who claims you know her . . .
."
Thanking the guard, Shaka walked quickly to the front gates. Seeing
Ahjaar, he smiled and greeted her.
"I'm glad you feel up to visiting the castle," he said.
Ahjaar looks worried.
"Something is happening on the beach, somthing big. I donno what, but I
guess you best come now."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 03:17 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 29 2005, 09:09 PM)
Slyvos looked to the assassin, narrowing his eyes. That one was
lucky it was dead, or a fate WORSE then death would have awaited him. As for
Loranna, luckily Slyvos always had a few spare healing potions (loranna made)
on hand.
'here, drink this.'
He noticed the other person.
'I only know it involved an assassin, and that thing is lucky it's dead now, or
I'd get to it...'
Loranna fumbles with the vial and sips it; the cuts on her body heal and the
blazing pain in her chest subsides. She groans, leaning against Slyvos.
" ... They were waiting for me ... underwater ..." she says,
uncomprehending. "They cut me and my potions were dispelled ..."
The hand bearing Slyvos's ring grips Slyvos's shoulder just a little more
tightly. Loranna becomes aware of Isidor and looks over at him, her expression
much more girllike than usual.
"Help me back to the castle, please ..." she asks, struggling to her
feet; her legs still seem unsteady.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 09:17 PM)
Loranna fumbles with the vial and sips it; the cuts on her body
heal and the blazing pain in her chest subsides. She groans, leaning
against Slyvos.
" ... They were waiting for me ... underwater ..." she says,
uncomprehending. "They cut me and my potions were dispelled
..."
The hand bearing Slyvos's ring grips Slyvos's shoulder just a little more
tightly. Loranna becomes aware of Isidor and looks over at him, her
expression much more girllike than usual.
"Help me back to the castle, please ..." she asks, struggling to her
feet; her legs still seem unsteady.
Isidor helps her to his feet, and turns to the khajiit "Isidor, nice to
meet you."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 09:16 PM)
Ahjaar looks worried.
"Something is happening on the beach, somthing big. I donno what, but I
guess you best come now."
Shaka could see the tension increasing in the guards on duty; a few were
running down the hill toward town.
He joined Ahjaar in running for the beach near the breakwater. Gods, no, he
thought. Don't let it be Loranna.
Shaka knew that Loranna liked to swim in the mornings, but he had never tried
to see her at that time.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 03:20 AM
Slyvos helps support loranna's weight (not saying she's heavy,
but she is a nord), sighing.
'note to self, come with you on these swims.'
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 09:19 PM)
Shaka could see the tension increasing in the guards on
duty; a few were running down the hill toward town.
He joined Ahjaar in running for the beach near the breakwater. Gods, no,
he thought. Don't let it be Loranna.
Shaka knew that Loranna liked to swim in the mornings, but he had never tried
to see her at that time.
"By the gods, what happened?" Ahjaar asked Shaka. She watches as
Loranna is helped by her freinds and guards. "was Loranna Attacked??"
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 03:26 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 09:23 PM)
By the gods, what happened?" Ahjaar asked Shaka. She
watches as Loranna is helped by her freinds and guards. "was Loranna
Attacked??
"I don't know, kiddo," said Shaka, greatly relieved to see Loranna
alive. "It seems to come with the territory when you're nobility. . . .
That's her man Slyvos there, he's Ohmes-Raht like you, as you can probably
tell."
"Wait here a second," he said, and sprinted over to the group.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 09:26 PM)
I don't know, kiddo," said Shaka, greatly relieved to
see Loranna alive. "It seems to come with the territory when you're
nobility. . . . That's her man Slyvos there, he's Ohmes-Raht
like you, as you can probably tell.
"Wait here a second," he said, and sprinted over to the group.
Ahjaar stays where she was, watching the chaos. She looks back at the beach to
see an elf lying limply on the sand. She walks over to examine the body.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 03:30 AM
Slyvos continues to carry Lor, one of his eyes twitching in
worry and frustration.
'okay, I know one guy couldn't have taken her like this... definately not.'
They were in the castle now, as he looked back at the crowd.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 29 2005, 09:30 PM)
Slyvos continues to carry Lor, one of his eyes twitching in
worry and frustration.
'okay, I know one guy couldn't have taken her like this... definately not.'
They were in the castle now, as he looked back at the crowd.
Shaka found Isidor. "Iz, what the hell happened? Dark Brotherhood, you
think? Or even Morag Tong?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 03:33 AM
QUOTE
Shaka found Isidor. "Iz, what the hell happened? Dark
Brotherhood, you think? Or even Morag Tong?"
"I don't know. Looks bad though..."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 03:33 AM
Ahjaar looks at the body:
A Male dunmmer, about midage, with an elaborate adamanutium dagger in his back,
dark clothing, a ring and an amulet.
Reminded her of the darkbrother hood.....
Wait a second, YES! Ahjaar smiles. Some of her memory is coming back....
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 29 2005, 09:30 PM)
Slyvos continues to carry Lor, one of his eyes twitching in
worry and frustration.
'okay, I know one guy couldn't have taken her like this... definately not.'
They were in the castle now, as he looked back at the crowd.
"There were two," Loranna says. "The second's still in the bay,
unless he was washed out to sea by now ..."
Noticing a strange Khajiit girl looking at the body, she raises her voice a
little. "Someone, get the guards; I want them to look at the body,"
she says, muttering under her breath "And especially that dagger ..."
The servants all averted their eyes to preserve their Lady's modesty; someone
hurriedly brings her a robe as Slyvos escorts her with effecient speed to her
room. Once safe in her bedroom, she lies on the bed and says " ... Oooh ...
get Nalion, and Dram, and Isidor; give me some time, I'll meet with them
..."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 09:36 PM)
There were two," Loranna says. "The
second's still in the bay, unless he was washed out to sea by now ...
Noticing a strange Khajiit girl looking at the body, she raises her voice a
little. "Someone, get the guards; I want them to look at the
body," she says, muttering under her breath "And especially that
dagger ..."
The servants all averted their eyes to preserve their Lady's modesty; someone
hurriedly brings her a robe as Slyvos escorts her with effecient speed to her
room. Once safe in her bedroom, she lies on the bed and says " ...
Oooh ... get Nalion, and Dram, and Isidor; give me some time, I'll meet with
them ..."
Shaka walked back to Ahjaar, who seemed lost in thought as she stared at the
body. He noticed more guards sprinting down to the beach.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 09:39 PM)
Shaka walked back to Ahjaar, who seemed lost in thought as she
stared at the body. He noticed more guards sprinting down to the beach.
"Shaka, when is the Queen arriving?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 09:39 PM)
Shaka walked back to Ahjaar, who seemed lost in thought as she
stared at the body. He noticed more guards sprinting down to the beach.
"He's a member of the Dark Brother Hood, Shaka, I jut know it..."
Ahjaar watchs as the guards carry the bodie away. "Why did he attack
Loranna?"
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 03:42 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 09:41 PM)
He's a member of the Dark Brother Hood, Shaka, I jut know
it...
Ahjaar watchs as the guards carry the bodie away. "Why did he attack
Loranna?"
"We're dealing with politicians here, Ahjaar. Put nothing past them."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 03:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 09:39 PM)
Shaka, when is the Queen arriving?
Distracted, he had to think for a moment what Isidor was referring to.
"Barenziah is said to be arriving 'shortly'. Not today, I imagine. Why,
you think there's a connection?"
"Yeah, I guess there must be. I only know that this isn't Barenziah's
style, as far as I know. Helseth now -- always possible."
He turned to Ahjaar. "Helseth was said to have helped Loranna's people
lately. I'm not sure why he would want her dead, especially since he has one
foot in the grave as it is."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 09:43 PM)
Distracted, he had to think for a moment what Isidor was
referring to. "Barenziah is said to be arriving 'shortly'. Not
today, I imagine. Why, you think there's a connection?"
"Yeah, I guess there must be. I only know that this isn't
Barenziah's style, as far as I know. Helseth now -- always
possible."
"Helseth, who is that?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 09:43 PM)
Distracted, he had to think for a moment what Isidor was
referring to. "Barenziah is said to be arriving 'shortly'. Not
today, I imagine. Why, you think there's a connection?"
"Yeah, I guess there must be. I only know that this isn't
Barenziah's style, as far as I know. Helseth now -- always
possible."
He turned to Ahjaar. "Helseth was said to have helped Loranna's
people lately. I'm not sure why he would want her dead, especially since
he has one foot in the grave as it is."
*sigh* "There are things in this world only the gods can
udestand...."
Ahjaar begins to walk to the castle.
"What now? Is the Queen still coming?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 03:47 AM
Slyvos called for one of the servants to let the others know,
shaking his head.
'before I'd ask why anyone would want to hurt you. Now I'm asking myself
"who besides the citizens here WOULDN'T? wish I didn't have to but it's
the truth...'
He stroked her hair and tilted his head a bit. The khajiit failed to noticed a
pair of eyes visible in the mirror for a moment, but when he did turn to look,
they were gone.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 03:49 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 09:44 PM)
Helseth, who is that?
"The King of Morrowind, dying now. Barenziah's son. The king before him
was kind of a joke -- kings are more of an Imperial tradition, not dunmer --
but Helseth wasn't a joke. Ambitious boyo, liked to employ the Dark
Brotherhood, use poison, all sorts of unpleasantness."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 09:49 PM)
The King of Morrowind, dying now. Barenziah's
son. The king before him was kind of a joke -- kings are more of an
Imperial tradition, not dunmer -- but Helseth wasn't a joke.
Ambitious boyo, liked to employ the Dark Brotherhood, use poison, all sorts of
unpleasantness.
"Who poisoned him?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 03:51 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 29 2005, 09:47 PM)
Slyvos called for one of the servants to let the others know,
shaking his head.
'before I'd ask why anyone would want to hurt you. Now I'm asking myself
"who besides the citizens here WOULDN'T? wish I didn't have to but it's
the truth...'
He stroked her hair and tilted his head a bit. The khajiit failed to noticed a
pair of eyes visible in the mirror for a moment, but when he did turn to look,
they were gone.
Loranna smiles up at Slyvos, saying "I knew people would be after me all
my life for a while now, love."
She glances over at the mirror, frowning a bit, then looks at Slyvos again.
"Go get the others please; I'll meet them in the study in a little bit. I
just need to calm down, realize I'm not fighting for my life anymore."
She caresses his cheek. "Your ring saved me; it was what kept me alive
despite drowning and being stabbed."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 03:52 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 09:50 PM)
Who poisoned him?
"Don't know, Isidor. He made enough enemies that they'd have to stand in
line."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 03:53 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 09:52 PM)
Don't know, Isidor. He made enough enemies that
they'd have to stand in line.
Isidor nodded and looked towards the ocean.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 08:51 PM)
Loranna smiles up at Slyvos, saying "I knew people would be
after me all my life for a while now, love."
She glances over at the mirror, frowning a bit, then looks at Slyvos
again. "Go get the others please; I'll meet them in the study in a
little bit. I just need to calm down, realize I'm not fighting for my
life anymore."
She caresses his cheek. "Your ring saved me; it was what kept me
alive despite drowning and being stabbed."
He smiles weakly, grasping her hand.
'well, my old self was good for something. Me and my enchanting... I'm just
glad you're okay, and that none of the others got in the crossfire.'
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 03:57 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 09:53 PM)
Isidor nodded and looked towards the ocean.
Hearing that the group was wanted in Loranna's study, Shaka glanced at Ahjaar
but decided to vouch for her. Shaka, Isidor and Ahjaar began walking back up to
the castle.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 03:59 AM
Nalion, the Breton mage, rushed into the study after hearing the
news. His brow was furrowed with concern, yet determination was also visible on
his face.
His foot tapped on the floor as he impatiently waited for the others to arrive
at the study.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 09:59 PM)
Nalion, the Breton mage, rushed into the study after hearing the
news. His brow was furrowed with concern, yet determination was also visible on
his face.
His foot tapped on the floor as he impatiently waited for the others to arrive
at the study.
Isidor made his way to the study, still deep in thought.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 04:01 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 29 2005, 09:56 PM)
He smiles weakly, grasping her hand.
'well, my old self was good for something. Me and my enchanting... I'm just
glad you're okay, and that none of the others got in the crossfire.'
"You're good for a world of things, Slyvos," Loranna says. "You
always have been."
Slowly, she sits up. "Uhh ... okay; no frantic activity for me for the
next few days," she says. "And no swimming, either; preparing for the
Queen Mother's going to be the limit of my exertions for now ..."
She makes her way to her drawers, pulls out a good sized capped jug of mead,
sniffs it, and drinks it down slowly. So fortified, she secures her robe around
her waist and says "Let's go get the others; these assassins may be
connected to the ones who tried to turn Isidor against me. They're dressed
similarly at least." She heads to the study with Slyvos, walking slowly.
This is how Allie probably felt after being in the Pillar, though worse I
imagine, she thinks to herself. Least I can walk still, though.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 04:03 AM
Shaka stood in the study while others filtered in. He nodded to
Ahjaar, hoping that it would be all right if the newcomer attended.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 09:57 PM)
Hearing that the group was wanted in Loranna's study, Shaka
glanced at Ahjaar but decided to vouch for her. Shaka, Isidor and Ahjaar
began walking back up to the castle.
Ahjaar followed Shaka silently through the halls. Thousand of questions
hammered at her mind, but she know she should keep quite. Ahjaar was sure she
didn't know most of the answer anyway.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 10:03 PM)
Shaka stood in the study while others filtered in. He
nodded to Ahjaar, hoping that it would be all right if the newcomer attended.
Ahjaar hoped so also. She felt helpless, like a child. She was afraid, but she
didnt know why she feltt that way. Maybe she was afraid they would not want her
here. Where else would she go? She was as helpless as a child....
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 04:17 AM
"I see things have worsened.", Nalion began as all
have been gathered in the study. "I fear that I have perhaps waited too
long with this, and I regret what just happened to you Loranna. Thank you all
for your swift actions."
Nalion placed a round wooden piece onto the table. Several scriptures can be
seen on it, if anyone of the present people could read daedric writing, they
could make out the letters LHKLGH in the center of a circle.
"I'm trying to make this short. You all know that a few days ago, the
tavern began to shake under an earthquake. The spell could be contained, but
the origin of who created the spell and for which exact purpose is as of yet
unknown.", the mage began. "However, I am thinking that the daedric
letters on the sigil actually have some meaning, not only for the spell, but
for the intent, too. I have no clue though, what they mean, yet. Now, after
this recent attack, I fear, these assassins and the sigil might have a
connection, but this is far from proof. However, this sigil is our only
lead."
Nalion paused.
"There is a possibility to decipher the meaning of the letters on the
sigil, though. A meaning which may give us further clues, or may not. We could
ask the beings who know. Daedra. I am, however, not comfortable with this, as
it would require to summon more than just a Dremora or a Golden Saint..."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 04:19 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 10:17 PM)
"I see things have worsened.", Nalion began as all
have been gathered in the study. "I fear that I have perhaps waited too
long with this, and I regret what just happened to you Loranna. Thank you all
for your swift actions."
Nalion placed a round wooden piece onto the table. Several scriptures can be
seen on it, if anyone of the present people could read daedric writing, they
could make out the letters LHKLGH in the center of a circle.
"I'm trying to make this short. You all know that a few days ago, the
tavern began to shake under an earthquake. The spell could be contained, but
the origin of who created the spell and for which exact purpose is as of yet
unknown.", the mage began. "However, I am thinking that the daedric
letters on the sigil actually have some meaning, not only for the spell, but
for the intent, too. I have no clue though, what they mean, yet. Now, after
this recent attack, I fear, these assassins and the sigil might have a
connection, but this is far from proof. However, this sigil is our only
lead."
Nalion paused.
"There is a possibility to decipher the meaning of the letters on the
sigil, though. A meaning which may give us further clues, or may not. We could
ask the beings who know. Daedra. I am, however, not comfortable with this, as
it would require to summon more than just a Dremora or a Golden Saint..."
Isidor thinks for a moment, then speaks, in a low voice "Perhaps this is
the Morag Tong then. They do worship Mephela, do they not?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 10:17 PM)
"I see things have worsened.", Nalion began as all
have been gathered in the study. "I fear that I have perhaps waited too
long with this, and I regret what just happened to you Loranna. Thank you all
for your swift actions."
Nalion placed a round wooden piece onto the table. Several scriptures can be
seen on it, if anyone of the present people could read daedric writing, they
could make out the letters LHKLGH in the center of a circle.
"I'm trying to make this short. You all know that a few days ago, the
tavern began to shake under an earthquake. The spell could be contained, but
the origin of who created the spell and for which exact purpose is as of yet
unknown.", the mage began. "However, I am thinking that the daedric
letters on the sigil actually have some meaning, not only for the spell, but for
the intent, too. I have no clue though, what they mean, yet. Now, after this
recent attack, I fear, these assassins and the sigil might have a connection,
but this is far from proof. However, this sigil is our only lead."
Nalion paused.
"There is a possibility to decipher the meaning of the letters on the
sigil, though. A meaning which may give us further clues, or may not. We could
ask the beings who know. Daedra. I am, however, not comfortable with this, as
it would require to summon more than just a Dremora or a Golden Saint..."
"You mean to summon someone on the level of Duke Drevious," Loranna
says, frowning. Her tone makes it clear that she is not thrilled with the idea.
Posted by: S'reddit Jul 30 2005, 04:20 AM
The Kitchens of Castle Daruhn
Razbiah stared in wonderment and horror at the parchment. It wasn’t possible.
It was unnatural. It was obscene.
‘This is wrong,’ she said to Thianas.
He gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek, and returned to work. ‘I know a bit of
magicka which will keep it all together.’
Razbiah frowned, though she shouldn’t be angry with Thianas. Everyone else,
yes, but not him. Perhaps she had a little crush on her old lord and master,
Jazbet, but that was not real. This was. If only she had the words.
The only one that came to mind, as she returned to the simple, wholesome,
healthy food she was preparing was, ‘One can’t make a cake with twenty-eight layers,
each one wider than the last. It will fall over.’
‘Watch me,’ the Dunmer pastry chef said with a wink.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 10:17 PM)
There is a possibility to decipher the meaning of the
letters on the sigil, though. A meaning which may give us further clues, or may
not. We could ask the beings who know. Daedra. I am, however, not comfortable
with this, as it would require to summon more than just a Dremora or a Golden
Saint...
"Meaning...?" Ahjaar couldn't help but speak out. She had decided to
keep a low profile, but that didn't last long "I thought there was no demon
higher then A Golden Saint or Dremora..."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 10:22 PM)
Meaning...?" Ahjaar couldn't help but speak out. She
had decided to keep a low profile, but that didn't last long "I thought
there was no demon higher then A Golden Saint or Dremora...
"Dres Loranna, this is Ahjaar, another of Ald Raathim's strays," said
Shaka with a slight smile. "I'm afraid to ask whether Nalion might be
setting his sights higher, as in the higher daedra . . ."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 10:24 PM)
Dres Loranna, this is Ahjaar, another of Ald Raathim's
strays," said Shaka with a slight smile. "I'm afraid to ask
whether Nalion might be setting his sights higher, as in the daedra . . .
"I sorry, I was mispoken. I ment Deadra, serjo...."
Ahjaar Retreated a few steps as she blushed.
She was so STUPID. Why did she say demon?
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 10:26 PM)
I sorry, I was mispoken. I ment Deadra, serjo....
Ahjaar Retreated a few steps as she blushed.
She was so STUPID. Why did she say demon?
Loranna gives Anjaar a brief smile, but nods to Nalion, saying quietly
"We'll talk later, dears; now we listen."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 10:28 PM)
Loranna gives Anjaar a brief smile, but nods to Nalion, saying
quietly "We'll talk later, dears; now we listen."
Ahjaar nods, then looks back at Nalion
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 04:24 AM)
Dres Loranna, this is Ahjaar, another of Ald Raathim's
strays," said Shaka with a slight smile. "I'm afraid to ask
whether Nalion might be setting his sights higher, as in the daedra . . .
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 04:22 AM)
Meaning...?" Ahjaar couldn't help but speak out. She
had decided to keep a low profile, but that didn't last long "I thought
there was no demon higher then A Golden Saint or Dremora...
"There are higher demons, even Daedra have ranks and the highest among
them are the Daedric Princes.", Nalion explained. "Yet these are not
who I propose to summon. I have seen to what this leads."
Nalion paused, then introduced himself. "For those who do not know me, I
am called Nalion. Now that this is settled, let us continue."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 04:20 AM)
"You mean to summon someone on the level of Duke
Drevious," Loranna says, frowning. Her tone makes it clear that she
is not thrilled with the idea.
"Yes, that is about right, Loranna. I hope though, that Duke Drevious is
not the one to answer us.", Nalion replied, then continued with his
explanations. "Summoning something that I, for conveniences sake, call a
daedric duke for now requires preparations, though, and for that, I need the
help of you all."
"We will need some things first, though. Void and Fire Salts most of all,
to draw a summoning circle. Unfortunately, I have no stores of them. I fear we
have to find them somewhere. So, anyone who is willing to help is welcome to do
so."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 04:36 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 10:32 PM)
We will need some things first, though. Void and Fire
Salts most of all, to draw a summoning circle. Unfortunately, I have no stores
of them. I fear we have to find them somewhere. So, anyone who is willing to
help is welcome to do so.
"Would the Mages Guild not have both?"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 04:37 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 10:32 PM)
We will need some things first, though. Void and Fire
Salts most of all, to draw a summoning circle. Unfortunately, I have no stores
of them. I fear we have to find them somewhere. So, anyone who is willing to
help is welcome to do so.
"Just how much of both are we talking and how fresh should they be?"
Loranna asks. "And where were you thinking of holding the summoning?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 04:40 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 10:32 PM)
We will need some things first, though. Void and Fire
Salts most of all, to draw a summoning circle. Unfortunately, I have no stores
of them. I fear we have to find them somewhere. So, anyone who is willing to
help is welcome to do so.
"I can summon Fire Atronachs." Ahjaar says. Some of her momory was
back, mostly about magic. "We can use the Salts form it."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 04:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 04:36 AM)
Would the Mages Guild not have both?
"Perhaps they have a supply, but I doubt in the amount we need
them.", Nalion replied, then turned to Loranna.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 04:37 AM)
Just how much of both are we talking and how fresh should
they be?" Loranna asks. "And where were you thinking of holding
the summoning?
"They should be as fresh as possible, my friend. Well, and the Mages Guild
has a sufficient summoning room. I have looked at it some time ago. Uhm, we
probably have to rent it, though..."
"I trust you that you all are able to contribute to it. I will go to the
mages guild and prepare the summoning there. If anyone skilled in conjuration
wants to help me, I welcome him freely. This is not something I can do
alone."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 10:42 PM)
I trust you that you all are able to contribute to it. I
will go to the mages guild and prepare the summoning there. If anyone skilled
in conjuration wants to help me, I welcome him freely. This is not something I
can do alone.
"I have some skill in sommoning, serjo. I'll help where I can..."
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 30 2005, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 10:43 PM)
I have some skill in sommoning, serjo. I'll help where I
can...
"And I have the backing of the Imperial Legion, whatever resources you
need I can get... Militarily speaking anyway."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 04:46 AM
"I can kill things, but my "expertise" ends
there." Isidor shifts, and feels uncomfortable.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 04:48 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 10:42 PM)
"Perhaps they have a supply, but I doubt in the amount we
need them.", Nalion replied, then turned to Loranna.
"They should be as fresh as possible, my friend. Well, and the Mages Guild
has a sufficient summoning room. I have looked at it some time ago. Uhm, we
probably have to rent it, though..."
"I trust you that you all are able to contribute to it. I will go to the
mages guild and prepare the summoning there. If anyone skilled in conjuration
wants to help me, I welcome him freely. This is not something I can do
alone."
Slyvos coughs a little, his tail tip flicking back and forth. "I, uh, have
experience with these sorts of circles," he says, giving Nalion a quick,
slightly embarrassed grin. "If it'll help finding whoever just tried to
kill Loranna count me in."
"I've some salts in my lab for various potions, void salts
especially," Loranna says. "Most of them are a little less than fresh
though - not a problem for potions but for this ..." She sighs. "I'll
look; you can tell me if they're good enough."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 04:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 04:48 AM)
Slyvos coughs a little, his tail tip flicking back and
forth. "I, uh, have experience with these sorts of circles," he
says, giving Nalion a quick, slightly embarrassed grin. "If it'll
help finding whoever just tried to kill Loranna count me in."
"I've some salts in my lab for various potions, void salts especially,"
Loranna says. "Most of them are a little less than fresh though -
not a problem for potions but for this ..." She sighs.
"I'll look; you can tell me if they're good enough."
Nalion moved closer to Slyvos and leaned towards him. "It would be a
pleasure and a great help if you were at my side, Slyvos. In secret, I have
hoped you could help me with this."
Leaning ever closer, he whispered into Slyvos' ear. "To be honest, I have
actually counted on it. The best in summoning I could reach as of yet was to
conjure up a scamp for a minute or two..."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 10:53 PM)
Nalion moved closer to Slyvos and leaned towards him. "It
would be a pleasure and a great help if you were at my side, Slyvos. In secret,
I have hoped you could help me with this."
Leaning ever closer, he whispered into Slyvos' ear. "To be honest, I have
actually counted on it. The best in summoning I could reach as of yet was to
conjure up a scamp for a minute or two..."
Slyvos's tail goes limp for a moment when Nalion mentions his summoning
abilities.
" ... We might want to re-check the Mage Guild's summoning room again,
just to make sure it's suitable," he mutters. "I can offer you some
pointers while we do that ..."
Been a while since I've summoned anything this big myself, Slyvos thinks
soberly.
"Tell you what; after we check the summoning room we'll work on summoning
some Fire Atronachs and Twilights, give you some practice while I get back into
the swing of things," he says, his tail flicking back and forth once
again. His worries about Nalion's skills aside, it felt good to be able to do
something about the situation.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 29 2005, 11:01 PM)
"Tell you what; after we check the summoning room we'll
work on summoning some Fire Atronachs and Twilights, give you some practice
while I get back into the swing of things," he says, his tail flicking
back and forth once again. His worries about Nalion's skills aside, it
felt good to be able to do something about the situation.
"I could help" Ahjaar said, geeting frustrated that no one would
aknowlege her offer.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 11:04 PM)
"I could help" Ahjaar said, geeting frustrated that no
one would aknowlege her offer.
Isidor speaks in a soft voice "Come with me to the Mages Guild. We'll
check around, see what they have. Would you like to come, Shaka?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 05:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 11:07 PM)
Isidor speaks in a soft voice "Come with me to the Mages
Guild. We'll check around, see what they have. Would you like to come,
Shaka?"
"I guess I will, Isidor. Thanks," said Shaka.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 05:09 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 29 2005, 11:08 PM)
"I guess I will, Isidor. Thanks," said Shaka.
"Very well. Let us make haste." He turns to the door.
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 30 2005, 05:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 11:09 PM)
"Very well. Let us make haste." He turns to the door.
Radont daydreams about the finest pies in Cyrodiil.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 05:12 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 11:09 PM)
"Very well. Let us make haste." He turns to the door.
Ahjaar follows Shaka and Isidor, all the time murming about somthing.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 05:17 AM
Slyvos looks to Nalion, asking quietly " ... So, who was
that other Khajiit who was saying something about helping with the summoning?
Do you know her at all? I've never even seen her before ..."
Loranna, meanwhile, pads down to her alchemy lab, pulling out all the salts she
can find ...
===
and she doesn't find much, but every little bit helps ... in the next topic.
LOCK ON!!!
Loranna
Posted by: Salamandar Jul 30 2005, 05:22 AM
Time to close this ... please feel free to start a new thread,
though
Take care,
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Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 05:20 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, having recently learned that Queen Mother Barenziah
is coming to Ald Raathim in a few days. She was then attacked by assassins the
very next day and barely escaped with her life, though she took the assassins
down in the process. Now, she is helping Nalion assemble void and fire salts
for a Daedra Summoning, though when she returns she mentions " ... You
know, we really don't want to have a Daedra Duke running around when Barenziah
is in town ..."
Posted by: Arynel Jul 30 2005, 05:23 AM
OOC:
The Breton Arynel is currently in the mountains overlooking Ald Raathim,
preparing for things to come.
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 30 2005, 05:23 AM
OOC: Radont, Knight Protector in the Imperial Legion, is waiting in Ald Raathim
for the go-ahead to proceed to Vvardenfell.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 05:24 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 11:12 PM)
Ahjaar follows Shaka and Isidor, all the time murming about
somthing.
OOC:Shaka, Isidor and Ahjaar are going to the Mages Guild, for Nalion's
ingredients.
When they arrive at the Mages Guild, they immediatly seek out the apothecary, a
tall, female Altmer, with gray hair. "Hail, Altmer!"
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 05:20 AM)
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, having recently learned that Queen
Mother Barenziah is coming to Ald Raathim in a few days. She was then
attacked by assassins the very next day and barely escaped with her life,
though she took the assassins down in the process. Now, she is helping
Nalion assemble void and fire salts for a Daedra Summoning, though when she
returns she mentions " ... You know, we really don't want to have a Daedra
Duke running around when Barenziah is in town ..."
Nalion, the male Breton mage, turned towards Loranna. "Slyvos and I will
work on binding spells to keep the daedroth in check. That is also one reason I
need the summoning circle a bit larger.
Motioning Slyvos to him and Loranna, the Breton continued.
"I do not know yet which part this new Khajiit can play in the summoning.
If she has skills in conjuration, she may be useful, but I will have to know
her better befor I entrust her with that task. However, three people
maintaining the summoning are a good way to keep the control, I think."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 29 2005, 11:24 PM)
OOC:Shaka, Isidor and Ahjaar
are going to the Mages Guild, for Nalion's ingredients.
When they arrive at the Mages Guild, they immediatly seek out the apothecary, a
tall, female Altmer, with gray hair. "Hail, Altmer!"
The Argonian battlemage Shaka said, "This is a matter of urgency for Dres
Loranna. How much of your void and fire salts can you spare?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 05:33 AM
Ahjaar, a
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/little_pixy/b2084662.jpg, is at the
Mages Guild With Isidor and Shaka gathering Deadra salts or the summoning.
About Ahjaar:
Age: 23
Race: Khajiit
Gender: Female (duh)
Info: Ahjaar woke up on a boat, not knowing anything about her past.
She was able to escape the ship and go into the city, where she met Reichi and
Shaka, who both helped her. Ever since, Ahjaar has been fallowing Shaka around,
helping where she can.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 05:33 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 29 2005, 11:26 PM)
Nalion, the male Breton mage, turned towards Loranna.
"Slyvos and I will work on binding spells to keep the daedroth in check.
That is also one reason I need the summoning circle a bit larger.
Motioning Slyvos to him and Loranna.
"I do not know yet which part this new Khajiit can play in the summoning.
If she has skills in conjuration, she may be useful, but I will have to know
her better befor I entrust her with that task. However, three people maintaining
the summoning are a good way to keep the control, I think."
"In theory, yes," Slyvos says. "In practice though ... well, it
takes more than just knowledge of the incantations to make a good summoner,
especially when you're dealing with something on this level. If she's the type
to spook easily ..."
"We should interview her before letting her do anything," Loranna
says, earning her a sidelong glance from Slyvos, whose tail gradually droops.
"Yeah, we could do that," Slyvos says without much enthusiasm. "
... You know, not to be too paranoid, but ... well, here she is, a newcomer, on
the eve of an attack on Loranna; we sure we want to invite this person
in on the summoning?"
Posted by: w0nders Jul 30 2005, 05:38 AM
Summary-
Dante, male Dunmer, is at the tavern in Ald Raathim...
Illidan, male Dunmer, former vampire, is over there...somewhere.
---------------------
Sitting in the tavern was getting increasingly boring for Dante, the more he
drank, the harder it became to block out the consistent chatter blowing from
the guard's mouth next to him.
Dante sighed, then stood. Before he headed off to the castle, he recalls leaving
a pen in Loranna's office.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(w0nders @ Jul 29 2005, 11:38 PM)
Summary-
Dante, male Dunmer, is at the tavern in Ald Raathim...
Illidan, male Dunmer, former vampire, is over there...somewhere.
---------------------
Sitting in the tavern was getting increasingly boring for Dante, the more he
drank, the harder it became to block out the consistent chatter blowing from
the guard's mouth next to him.
Dante sighed, then stood. Before he headed off to the castle, he recalls
leaving a pen in Loranna's office.
Dante finds Loranna with Nalion and Slyvos in the study; Loranna smiles in
pleasant suprise. "Dante! Welcome back; how fare you and your
brother?" she asks.
Posted by: w0nders Jul 30 2005, 05:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 01:16 PM)
Dante finds Loranna with Nalion and Slyvos in the study; Loranna
smiles in pleasant suprise. "Dante! Welcome back; how fare you
and your brother?" she asks.
"Hello." Dante said simply, waving to the assortment of characters in
the room. "I'm doing pretty good, despite getting into a scuffle with some
vampire...but I came out of it with this." Dante added, banging his fist
against the pauldron of his armour twice.
"I couldn't tell you about Illidan though, haven't seen him since I
left."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 05:52 AM
QUOTE(w0nders @ Jul 30 2005, 05:38 AM)
Sitting in the tavern was getting increasingly boring for Dante,
the more he drank, the harder it became to block out the consistent chatter blowing
from the guard's mouth next to him.
Dante sighed, then stood. Before he headed off to the castle, he recalls
leaving a pen in Loranna's office.
"Dante!", Nalion exclaimed with a joyous expression despite the
thoughts troubling his mind. "That's an encouraging sight! How have you
been?"
The mage fondly touched the Dunmer's shoulders with his hands and looked at
him. They had suffered through so much at Hogithum and during the quest for the
cure of Illidan.
"A pity that your brother Illidan can't be here!"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 05:57 AM
QUOTE(w0nders @ Jul 29 2005, 11:51 PM)
"Hello." Dante said simply, waving to the assortment
of characters in the room. "I'm doing pretty good, despite getting into a
scuffle with some vampire...but I came out of it with this." Dante added,
banging his fist against the pauldron of his armour twice.
"I couldn't tell you about Illidan though, haven't seen him since I
left."
"Indeed," Loranna says, walking over to Dante and running her fingers
along his new armor. "Interesting; matches the gauntlets ..."
Slyvos gives Dante a little half-wave, muttering "Hi," and flicking
his tail somewhat impatiently. All he could think of was the time back in Gemin
when Dante tried to fool that lich ...
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 30 2005, 05:57 AM
Radont made his way quickly to the mages guild, he paid the
guild guide and was soon teleported to Vvardenfell. As soon as he arrived the
Imperial Knight went directly to the nearest fort. After consulting with the
forts leader he took three well trained soldiers and headed out to find the
Daedra Shrines.
They were young recruits intent on proving themselves to the Knight. Their
steel boots clanked over rocks and splashed through streams as they searched
the East coast of the Island. Their efforts paid off when the toppling towers
and haphazard blocks of stone came into view.
“OK,” Radont said, turning to his three companions, “This one looks like it
hasn’t been disturbed for quite some time, there should be some Daedra still in
there.”
He unsheathed the Akaviri blade he got from Dragon back in Solunastra, he
reflected for a moment, wondering how the mystical place was holding up but
pushed the thought from his mind and moved towards the door.
The door swung wide open and no less than twelve Daedra looked up at the
intrusive Imperial. Red eyes burned at Radont, his grey piercing eyes stared
unflinchingly back.
In an instant he was running along the edge of the cavern, the three trailers
jumped in and split up. The daedra went into a frenzy heaving spells in the
direction of the Imperials.
They dodged, struck, jumped, parried, swung, ducked, and fought their way
through the throng of demons. When at last the final blow had been dealt there
lay on the ground glimmering piles of fire salts. Radont stooped down and took
a handful, letting it sift through his gauntlet clad fingers.
“Excellent work men,” he said, standing.
Radont collected the salts and headed back to Ald Raathim along with the three
soldiers. He dropped the salts off at the mages guild and told the proprietors
to give them only to Nalion.
The Imperials made their way to the castle, their boots clanking on the stone
roads. Radont knocked on the door.
Posted by: w0nders Jul 30 2005, 05:58 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 01:22 PM)
Dante!", Nalion exclaimed with a joyous expression
despite the thoughts troubling his mind. "That's an encouraging sight! How
have you been?
The mage fondly touched the Dunmer's shoulders with his hands and looked at
him. They had suffered through so much at Hogithum and during the quest for the
cure of Illidan.
"A pity that your brother Illidan can't be here!"
"All is well for now." Dante repeated, placing one of his own hands
on Nalion's shoulders. "Yeah, it's quite strange, I would've expected him
to be here by now."
"So...what's up?" He asked everybody present, with a small smirk.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 06:05 AM
Sir Radont is admitted into the castle by the guards, though the
sight of the other soldiers draws a few looks.
"Well ..." Loranna says to Dante, "Let's see ..."
She swiftly covers the recent events; the earlier attacks, the coming of
Barenziah, the recent attack on her person, Nalion's plans.
" ... So we're a bit busy, you see," she concludes. "And I'm
still a bit out of it, myself; this morning was not a fun experience."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 07:12 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 29 2005, 11:33 PM)
Ahjaar woke up on a boat, not knowing anything about her past.
She was able to escape the ship and go into the city, where she met Reichi and
Shaka, who both helped her. Ever since, Ahjaar has been fallowing Shaka around,
helping where she can.
Seeing that the dignified altmer (though is there any other kind?) was
beginning to get her back up from the surprise of three strangers demanding the
salts, Shaka asked Isidor and Ahjaar to give him a moment.
Taking the altmer aside, Shaka whispered the Mages Guild password to her to
confirm that she was talking to at least one mage. He then reemphasized their
urgent need for as much of her void and fire salts as could be spared, and said
that Dres Loranna would compensate the Guild for them.
At last, Shaka distributed the local Guild's stocks among the three adventurers
and thanked the apothecary. Shaka turned to the open faces of Isidor and
Ahjaar, who seemed both to be intent on fulfilling their mission as fully as
possible.
"Isidor, I think we need to get more," said Shaka as they talked in
one corner of the Guild. "I have a couple of options: I can summon storm
atronachs through the Spear and kill them; they're basically mindless golems,
not living creatures, so the morality of it won't bother me as much. Or we can
split up and take the Guild transport to as many other Mage Guilds as possible
in as short a time as possible. I vote we go with the second option, but I want
both of your opinions."
He studied Ahjaar. So the Khajiit had some mage knowledge as well, or so she
claimed? Her background was even more complex than he had assumed, but there was
no time to piece together Ahjaar's lost past.
Shaka also thought of the Bosmer thief/assassin Anya. He hadn't seen her in
Loranna's study. Maybe she had reported in later and had gone to look for salts
on her own. He wished her well, and the others like Radont.
Posted by: Aki Jul 30 2005, 10:01 AM
OCC SUMMARY
Reichi, the male Dunmer former assassin and current Werewolf had, in the last
thread, run into Ahjaar and so had Shaka, and since leaving her in the Healer's
shack he's been wandering about some more, and received news of the Queen
mother's soon-to-come arrival. And the bothed assassination attempt on Loranna.
He has begun looking to gather the neccesary salts.
---------------
QUOTE
Isidor, I think we need to get more," said Shaka as
they talked in one corner of the Guild. "I have a couple of options: I can
summon storm atronachs through the Spear and kill them; they're basically
mindless golems, not living creatures, so the morality of it won't bother me as
much. Or we can split up and take the Guild transport to as many other Mage
Guilds as possible in as short a time as possible. I vote we go with the second
option, but I want both of your opinions.
"Either one works for me," Reichi said, having entered the Mage's
Guild in time to catch that part of the conversation, a grin on his face.
"Storm Atronachs are hard to fight with shortblades though. Being
made of stone." Reichi shrugged, the tone of his voice when he said
shortblades was enough to give Shaka or even Isidor a idea of what he'd rather
use.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 30 2005, 10:18 AM
Wood elf? What we're you thinking, we don't take them,
they're harder to break and less people find it 'moraly right' to own a
Bosmer.
"I know, but there weren't too many of those stinking cats or sloads out
this time, I think we've been to zealous in the past in capturing them."
"Fine I'll take them, those wood elf females look cute and spry enough,
made we can pawn these slaves off to some lecherous fools."
Anya woke up inside a cave, locked behind a wooden door, catching the tail end
of the conversation. Slaves? she thought.
Blinking, she saw her older sister in the corner, along with a few Kahjiits and
Argonians. Looking at herself, she saw that her clothes had been replaced,
though the might have been a step down from the tattered remains of and a
bracer was chafeing her right arm.
As she began to cry her sister came over and hugger her close, "Shhh,
don't cry sweety. They gave us these clothes, and I dressed you while you
slept. It'll be OK, we'll get out."
Waking up, but this time with slightly less drama than previous nights, Anya
stared at her armor, remembering she had been working on her Glass Curaiss.
Am I getting used to these nightmares? I just, I just wish that they would
stop mixing, they are bad enoiugh to not expereince them all at once.
Grabbing her armor, she atempted to put a pauldron on her left arm, but
immediatley dropped it. Glancing, she saw her arm shaking. Pulling up the
sleave, she rubbed her scars again, but this time pain shot through her arm and
shoulder.
Wincing, she got dressed in normal clothes she had wrangled from the closet. It's
been a while since I didn't wear armor anyway, it's be nice to pretty myself
up. But the healer said I didn't have any more problems, why does it hurt?
Heading to the tavern, smiling meekly she asked the barkeeper, "You
wouldn't happen to have anything to make me forget, would you?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 05:30 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 01:12 AM)
Seeing that the dignified altmer (though is there any other
kind?) was beginning to get her back up from the surprise of three strangers
demanding the salts, Shaka asked Isidor and Ahjaar to give him a moment.
Taking the altmer aside, Shaka whispered the Mages Guild password to her to
confirm that she was talking to at least one mage. He then reemphasized
their urgent need for as much of her void and fire salts as could be spared,
and said that Dres Loranna would compensate the Guild for them.
At last, Shaka distributed the local Guild's stocks among the three adventurers
and thanked the apothecary. Shaka turned to the open faces of Isidor and
Ahjaar, who seemed both to be intent on fulfilling their mission as fully as
possible.
"Isidor, I think we need to get more," said Shaka as they talked in
one corner of the Guild. "I have a couple of options: I can
summon storm atronachs through the Spear and kill them; they're basically
mindless golems, not living creatures, so the morality of it won't bother me as
much. Or we can split up and take the Guild transport to as many other
Mage Guilds as possible in as short a time as possible. I vote we go with
the second option, but I want both of your opinions."
He studied Ahjaar. So the Khajiit had some mage knowledge as well, or so
she claimed? Her background was even more complex than he had assumed,
but there was no time to piece together Ahjaar's lost past.
Shaka also thought of the Bosmer thief/assassin Anya. He hadn't seen her
in Loranna's study. Maybe she had reported in later and had gone to look
for salts on her own. He wished her well, and the others like Radont.
Ahjaar nodded. "Yes, let's use the teleports. It would be much easier that
way, and we can save our magicka for the summoning."
Ahjaar shifted her weight. "We can also check the magic shops, if the
guilds don't have fresh supplies."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 05:45 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 11:30 AM)
Ahjaar nodded. "Yes, let's use the teleports. It would be
much easier that way, and we can save our magicka for the summoning."
Ahjaar shifted her weight. "We can also check the magic shops, if the
guilds don't have fresh supplies."
"Reichi, it's good to see you," said Shaka. "Ahjaar, this town
is small and has only a few magic shops, but you're right, we should hit as
many as we can today." He passed out some bags of gold requisitioned from
Loranna's treasury.
"One thing, crew -- don't strongarm the mages today. We don't want to burn
any bridges that Loranna might need later. And don't steal the salts, whenever
possible."
"I'll see you back at the castle in 24 hours," he said. "Go to
all points of the compass. Good luck."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 06:12 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 11:45 AM)
"Reichi, it's good to see you," said Shaka.
"Ahjaar, this town is small and has only a few magic shops, but you're
right, we should hit as many as we can today." He passed out some
bags of gold requisitioned from Loranna's treasury.
"One thing, crew -- don't strongarm the mages today. We don't want
to burn any bridges that Loranna might need later. And don't steal the
salts, whenever possible."
"I'll see you back at the castle in 24 hours," he said.
"Go to all points of the compass. Good luck."
Ahjaar hurried to the first magic shop she saw. It was an old musty old shop,
the kind you'd expect an elderly wizard would own.
An old sign hung above on a rusting pole, the sign reading: Red Jewl's Magic
Supplies.
She walked in, and a bell rang as she opened the door.
The walls were lined with shelves holding jars of all kinds of stuff: Rat feet,
eyes, powders and lots of other things.
Ahjaar made her way over to the counter, where a young dunmer, about age 15,
was sorting herbs. He did not seem to notice her.
"Ah, hello." Ahjaar said, trying to get the boy's attention. The elf
didn't look up, but just continued to sort the herbs.
"hello?" Ahjaar said, waving her hand.
At that moment a dunmer woman came out of the back room with a box.
"Oh, don't bother, dear. He can't hear you, he's deaf." She said as
she placed the box on one of the mant shelves. "Can I help you?"
"Ah, yes" Ahjaar said. "I need as much Fire and Void Salts as
this can buy." She but the bag of gold Shaka had given her down on the
counter.
"Well, how much do you have there?"
Ahjaar wasn't sure, and the bag was heavy. "About 1000, I guess."
The woman nodded. I have a box of void salts in the back." She disspeard
into the back room for a moment then returned with a box. "Not much in
here, I'm afraid. I'll charge, let's see, about 450 gold for it."
It was a good deal, figuring that void salts were about 75 gold for a cup of
it. Ahjaar gave her the gold, pickd up the box and headed for th castle.
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 30 2005, 06:12 PM
Radont entered the room and inclined his head in greeting.
"The raid went well, got a bag full of fire salts. I left them at the
mages guild."
The Imperial gestured to the three soldiers. "These three recruits helped,
this is Torrik, Dragis, and Halldin. If you need any men at arms these three
can stay but if you don't then they need to get back to Vvardenfell to help
rebuild."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 06:20 PM
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Jul 30 2005, 12:12 PM)
Radont entered the room and inclined his head in greeting.
"The raid went well, got a bag full of fire salts. I left them at the
mages guild."
The Imperial gestured to the three soldiers. "These three recruits
helped, this is Torrik, Dragis, and Halldin. If you need any men at arms
these three can stay but if you don't then they need to get back to Vvardenfell
to help rebuild."
Loranna smiles. "Thank you Sir Radont," she says, nodding to the
three recruits. "And thank you three as well; you're a credit to your
commander and to the Legion."
She considers for a brief moment; Dram had been making noises about
wanting more guards, but on the other hand Vvardenfell needed all the help it
could get right now ...
"I appreciate the offer of your services, and would be honored to have
you, but Vvardenfell's need is greater than Ald Raathim's right now," she
says.
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 30 2005, 06:23 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 12:20 PM)
Loranna smiles. "Thank you Sir Radont," she
says, nodding to the three recruits. "And thank you three as well;
you're a credit to your commander and to the Legion."
She considers for a brief moment; Dram had been making noises about
wanting more guards, but on the other hand Vvardenfell needed all the help it
could get right now ...
"I appreciate the offer of your services, and would be honored to have
you, but Vvardenfell's need is greater than Ald Raathim's right now," she
says.
"Sounds good," Radont said to Loranna, he turned and addressed his
troops, "Make sure you stop at the tavern on the way out, I'll give a full
report to your commander at the fort." He saluted, the soldiers exited.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 06:25 PM
Shaka stepped onto the teleport platform, and felt the familiar,
to him, wrench as he was sent to Vvardenfell. High Rock was still off-limits
for teleportation, and he had decided to start with a land more familiar to him
. . . .
Half a day later, Shaka stepped off the platform and back into the Ald Raathim
guild. His face was impassive, but it had been sobering. He had shifted to
several towns and used up his gold, at inflated prices. Vvardenfell would be
rebuilding for years to come, he saw again.
At any rate, he was back. He nodded his thanks to the guild guide and strode
quickly through Ald Raathim to the castle on the bluff.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 06:28 PM
Ahjaar was stopped by a guard at the gate.
"What's in the box?" He said gruffly.
Ahjaar smiled weakly and tapped the box. "Void salts, serjo, for
Nalion."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 06:40 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 12:28 PM)
Ahjaar was stopped by a guard at the gate.
"What's in the box?" He said gruffly.
Ahjaar smiled weakly and tapped the box. "Void salts, serjo, for
Nalion."
"It's all right, guard," said Shaka, walking across the cobblestones
with his own bags. "I'll vouch for her today."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 06:42 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 12:40 PM)
It's all right, guard," said Shaka, walking across
the cobblestones with his own bags. "I'll vouch for her today.
Ahjaar nodded to Shaka. "Where should I put this?" She asked.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 06:45 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 12:42 PM)
Ahjaar nodded to Shaka. "Where should I put this?" She
asked.
"Ahjaar, welcome back. I just found out from the guards that Nalion has
gone ahead to the Mage's Guild to prepare. Sorry to tell you, but we'd better
tote it back to the guild," he said, smiling wryly.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 06:48 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 12:45 PM)
"Ahjaar, welcome back. I just found out from the
guards that Nalion has gone ahead to the Mage's Guild to prepare. Sorry
to tell you, but we'd better tote it back to the guild," he said, smiling
wryly.
Ahjaar nodded again, then followed shaka to the guild.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 30 2005, 07:08 PM
"He little lady, did you get what you were looking
for?" Snapping out of her revery, Anya noticed the barkeeper talking to
her.
Shaking her head she answered, "No, it's all still there, thinks for the
drinks anyway."
Tossing some coins on the bar, Anya headed outside. As she walked through the
town, she noticed people bustling to and from the Mage's Guild. Walking in, she
noticed Shaka talking with Reichi and a Khajiit she didn't recognize.
"Shaka what's going on, was there something I missed?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 07:13 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 01:08 PM)
Tossing some coins on the bar, Anya headed outside. As she
walked through the town, she noticed people bustling to and from the Mage's
Guild. Walking in, she noticed Shaka talking with Reichi and a Khajiit she
didn't recognize.
"Shaka what's going on, was there something I missed?"
"Anya, hello. You must have missed the attempt on Loranna's life
then." He studied the blonde woodelf -- rare for a Bosmer, as far as he
knew. Shaka hadn't noticed her green eyes before either.
"You're not wearing your armor today, I see. This is Ahjaar, she jumped
ship a couple of days ago but can't remember most of her past. Ahjaar, this is
Anya. Looks as if we have a lot of catching up to do. Why don't you come along
to the Mage's Guild too, Anya?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 07:17 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 01:13 PM)
"Anya, hello. You must have missed the attempt on
Loranna's life then." He studied the blonde woodelf -- rare for a
Bosmer, as far as he knew. Shaka hadn't noticed her green eyes before
either.
"You're not wearing your armor today, I see. This is Ahjaar,
she jumped ship a couple of days ago but can't remember most of her past.
Ahjaar, this is Anya. Looks as if we have a lot of catching up to
do. Why don't you come along to the Mage's Guild too, Anya?"
Ahjaar smiled at Anya. "Hello," she said.
"We've been collecting Void and Fire salts for a penticle. Nalion is going
to summon a Deadra Duke to help dechiper something."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 30 2005, 07:18 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 11:13 AM)
"Anya, hello. You must have missed the attempt on
Loranna's life then." He studied the blonde woodelf -- rare for a
Bosmer, as far as he knew. Shaka hadn't noticed her green eyes before
either.
"You're not wearing your armor today, I see. This is Ahjaar,
she jumped ship a couple of days ago but can't remember most of her past.
Ahjaar, this is Anya. Looks as if we have a lot of catching up to
do. Why don't you come along to the Mage's Guild too, Anya?"
"An assassination? And he bungled it? Heh, assassins don't come like they
used too."
Looking at Ahjaar, and greeted her, "It's a pleasure to meet you. No
Shaka, I decided to not wear my armor, it ummm, get's uncomfortable sometimes.
Yeah, uncomfortable. But yes, let's take this inside, I have a little bit of
catching up to do, my minds been... elsewhere these past few days." Her
eyes adopted a far off look as if she was looking past her companions at
asomething else, but it quickly left as she remembered the gift, "I'm
assuming it was you who brought that goblet to my room? It is a lovely peice,
and I most certainly am glad for it."
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 11:17 AM)
Ahjaar smiled at Anya. "Hello," she said.
"We've been collecting Void and Fire salts for a penticle. Nalion is going
to summon a Deadra Duke to help dechiper something."
"Void salts? What's going on with this now? I didn't think one needed
ingredients for a conjuration anyway, as near as my limited magicka knowledge
goes."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 07:25 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 01:18 PM)
Her eyes adopted a far off look as if she was looking past her
companions at asomething else, but it quickly left as she remembered the gift,
"I'm assuming it was you who brought that goblet to my room? It is a
lovely peice, and I most certainly am glad for it."
"Void salts? What's going on with this now? I didn't think one needed
ingredients for a conjuration anyway, as near as my limited magicka knowledge
goes."
"I'm glad you like that goblet, Anya. It was one of my favorites too. As
for the salts, Nalion is trying a major conjuration . . . the equivalent of a
Duke among the daedra. He's trying to get answers on who tried to destroy the
tavern as well as Loranna."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 07:28 PM
Isidor returned from Caldera, salts in his traveling pack. They
had cost him a pretty drake, but he did not question Nalion. As he stepped out
of the Mages Guild, he saw Shaka and Anya "Hail, Shaka!".
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 30 2005, 07:28 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 11:25 AM)
I'm glad you like that goblet, Anya. It was one of
my favorites too. As for the salts, Nalion is trying a major conjuration
. . . the equivalent of a Duke among the daedra. He's
trying to get answers on who tried to destroy the tavern as well as
Loranna.
"Oh, I didn't know you could summon that high in the first place. So, how
are you gathering these salts? Killing would take a long time, if you needed
alot, unless you could summon a few. I'd prefer the more sneaky route."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 07:30 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 01:28 PM)
Isidor returned from Caldera, salts in his traveling pack. They
had cost him a pretty drake, but he did not question Nalion. As he stepped out
of the Mages Guild, he saw Shaka and Anya "Hail, Shaka!".
Ahjaar smiled at Isidor. "Hail Isidor. Did you get the salts?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 07:32 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 01:28 PM)
Oh, I didn't know you could summon that high in the first
place. So, how are you gathering these salts? Killing would take a long time,
if you needed alot, unless you could summon a few. I'd prefer the more sneaky route.
"We decided to take neither route at this point; used Loranna's gold to
buy the salts instead."
"Welcome back, Isidor."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 07:33 PM
Slyvos was going over the summoning circle one more time... he
found one little, yet fatal flaw in it's design.
'well this would probably get us killed if we don't fix it...'
He took what he needed to draw a circle with and completed the missing rune on
the floor.
'there, perfect. Now I just gotta hope the others have what they need...'
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 07:36 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 01:30 PM)
Ahjaar smiled at Isidor. "Hail Isidor. Did you get the
salts?"
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 01:32 PM)
We decided to take neither route at this point; used
Loranna's gold to buy the salts instead.
"Welcome back, Isidor."
"As many as I could. Vvardenfell is still pretty messed up. The mages
guild was one of the only places I could get into."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 07:44 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 01:36 PM)
As many as I could. Vvardenfell is still pretty messed up.
The mages guild was one of the only places I could get into.
"That figures as much." Ahjaar still had no clue what happened to
Vvardenfell, but she knew it was really messed up right now.
"Shaka, when does the summonning take place?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 07:47 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 01:44 PM)
"That figures as much." Ahjaar still had no clue what
happened to Vvardenfell, but she knew it was really messed up right now.
"Shaka, when does the summonning take place?"
"With what we purchased and what Radont won, I have the feeling it's
enough." Shaka watched the mages prepare the circle.
"I'm guessing another half-hour or hour?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 07:48 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 01:47 PM)
"With what we purchased and what Radont won, I have the
feeling it's enough." Shaka watched the mages prepare the circle.
"I'm guessing another half-hour or hour?"
Ahjaar nodded. "Maybe I should help with the preperations, I'm going to go
talk to Nalion..."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 07:51 PM
"I'll be back in time for the summoning. I need to buy
something."
He turned and walked to the clothier.
When he arrived in the shop, he walked to counter right away, and said in a low
voice "Do you have a black traveling cloak?"
The clotheir replied by reaching under the counter and withdrew a small, black,
package. "Here you go, Master Nord. Finest silk, with black dye."
Isidor dropped some drakes on the counter and walked out, and to the Mages
Guild.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 07:58 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 07:48 PM)
Ahjaar nodded. "Maybe I should help with the preperations,
I'm going to go find Nalion..."
Nalion was already present at the mages guild, running over some lines of a
spell and checking the summoning circle with Slyvos. He gave off a busy aura.
The mages guild of Ald Raathim was a larger farmhouse and it was sturdily
built. The summoning room of the guild was located in the cellars, and it was a
round and slightly cavernous room which was a storage chamber before the Guild
was built. Now, the chamber was equipped with bookstands facing a pre-drawn
summoning circle. Intricate writings and spells were drawn around the circle
which served as binding glyphs. The cavernous cellar was lit by eight braziers
that were also arranged in a circle.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 01:58 PM)
Nalion was already present at the mages guild, running over some
lines of a spell and checking the summoning circle with Slyvos. He gave off a
busy aura.
The mages guild of Ald Raathim was a larger farmhouse and it was sturdily
built. The summoning room of the guild was located in the cellars, and it was a
round and slightly cavernous room which was a storage chamber before the Guild
was built. Now, the chamber was equipped with bookstands facing a pre-drawn
summoning circle. Intricate writings and spells were drawn around the circle
which served as binding glyphs. The cavernous cellar was lit by eight braziers
that were also arranged in a circle.
Shaka studied the circle, trying to stay out of the way. He looked over at
Anya. "I've been a little concerned lately. You look as if you haven't
been sleeping well, if at all . . .."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 08:08 PM
Isidor stood in the corner, watching the proceedings. His cloak
covered his armor, and his axe. His eyes were darting back and forth, unsure of
what was going to happen.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 30 2005, 08:13 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 12:07 PM)
Shaka studied the circle, trying to stay out of the way.
He looked over at Anya. "I've been a little concerned lately.
You look as if you haven't been sleeping well, if at all . .
.."
"What? Erm, well no. I get these, these dreams I guess you can say, more
like nightmares. They're so real though, that when I sleep, I don't get any
rest."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 08:15 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 30 2005, 07:33 PM)
Slyvos was going over the summoning circle one more time... he
found one little, yet fatal flaw in it's design.
'well this would probably get us killed if we don't fix it...'
He took what he needed to draw a circle with and completed the missing rune on
the floor.
'there, perfect. Now I just gotta hope the others have what they need...'
"All is in place, Slyvos, are you ready?", Nalion asked his
companion. "This is the sigil I have spoken of. "You know what we
want of the demon, so let's get this done with."
With that, the mage handed Slyvos the wooden sigil. "Remember, just show
it to her, don't let her touch it."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 08:16 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 02:13 PM)
What? Erm, well no. I get these, these dreams I guess you
can say, more like nightmares. They're so real though, that when I sleep, I
don't get any rest.
"If we survive this summoning, we'll have to talk to Loranna or Nalion. It
sounds as if you have more going on than the usual trauma of Vvardenfell
refugees.
Strange . . . . I think Ahjaar is having nightmares also. She doesn't remember
the Blue Dawn or Vvardenfell's devastation, though."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 08:19 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 02:15 PM)
All is in place, Slyvos, are you ready?", Nalion
asked his companion. "This is the sigil I have spoken of. "You know
what we want of the demon, so let's get this done with.
With that, the mage handed Slyvos the wooden sigil. "Remember, just show
it to her, don't let her touch it."
"Um, so Nalion, during the summoning, what do you want me to do?"
Ahjaar asked, examining the layout on the foor.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 30 2005, 08:20 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 12:16 PM)
"If we survive this summoning, we'll have to talk to
Loranna or Nalion. It sounds as if you have more going on than the usual
trauma of Vvardenfell refugees.
Strange . . . . I think Ahjaar is having nightmares
also. She doesn't remember the Blue Dawn or Vvardenfell's devastation,
though."
"I don't know, this is pretty recent, though, a while after joining. I
thought I had accepted it, but the images keep coming back, and more than just
Blue Dawn too." Keeping her voice low, so only Shaka could hear,
"It's just, I still don't feel comfortable around Loranna. I know,
rationally, that she's not to blame. But that doesn't stop me from tensing up,
and still getting scared when around her."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 08:22 PM
Isidor gripped his axe, and moved closer to the wall. He felt
uneasy, for reasons he did not know.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 08:22 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 02:20 PM)
I don't know, this is pretty recent, though, a while after
joining. I thought I had accepted it, but the images keep coming back, and more
than just Blue Dawn too." Keeping her voice low, so only Shaka could hear,
"It's just, I still don't feel comfortable around Loranna. I know,
rationally, that she's not to blame. But that doesn't stop me from tensing up,
and still getting scared when around her.
Shaka nodded and took her hand for a second. "I trust her with my life; I
have since the first morning I saw her, somehow. We'll talk to the mages
afterward and try to get you past this."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 08:24 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 01:19 PM)
Um, so Nalion, during the summoning, what do you want me
to do?
Ahjaar asked, examining the layout on the foor.
Slyvos tilted his head, sighing.
'well, as much as we appriciate your... eagerness, I believe we can handle it
ourselves. Tell you what, you be a dear and stay just outside the circle and
keep and eye on the creature when we summon it. Trust me, we'll need to keep
aware of what it's doing at all times...'
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 08:26 PM
Loranna stands with Nalion and Slyvos, clad in a blouse and
skirt ensemble she recently had made and enchanted to offer her protection
against blows and magic when she could not be in her armor. The dagger that had
been used against her that very morning was strapped to her leg, hidden under
her skirt - it was, by what she learned from personal experience, a useful
weapon against magically-enhanced opponents.
She still didn't feel totally at one hundred percent, but this was important -
and they may need her magic if something went wrong. Which, hopefully, wouldn't
happen.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 30 2005, 08:29 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 12:22 PM)
Shaka nodded and took her hand for a second. "I trust
her with my life; I have since the first morning I saw her,
somehow. We'll talk to the mages afterward and try to get you past
this."
"Thank you Shaka. I try to get past the feeling, but feelings don't follow
ration or logic, it seems. I'll try though."
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 08:32 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 30 2005, 02:24 PM)
Slyvos tilted his head, sighing.
'well, as much as we appriciate your... eagerness, I believe we can handle it
ourselves. Tell you what, you be a dear and stay just outside the circle and
keep and eye on the creature when we summon it. Trust me, we'll need to keep
aware of what it's doing at all times...'
Ahjaar nodded, then leaned agensit the wall.
There was something about Slyvos voice that told her he didn't trust her, and
Ahjaar understood fully why. Her she was, some strange Khajiit that can't
remeber didly sqat comes out of nowhere nd now she wants to help summon a
powerful demon. Ahjaar sighed. Oh well. Hopefully when this was over Loranna
would help her with her memory, then she could go else where. That was the only
reason she was sticking around; at least untill her memory came back.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 08:44 PM
Slyvos turned to face everyone that was here, a serious look on
his face.
'if any of you even touch the circle, I won't be held responsible for the
creature we are summoning for tearing you to unnoticeable shreds in ways
mortals are not meant to see. Now, if the pleasantries are out of the way,
everyone shut up and let me and Nalion work'
He gave Loranna a reassuring nod, and stepped into the circle, spacing his feet
at least 1ft. apart from each other, just inbetween the runes, and taking off
his robe, discarding it out of the circle; it was easier to reach into Oblivion
without such mundane hinderances. He took out a rather sharp dagger and held it
at his side, letting his shoulder relax a bit and taking a deep breath, a look
of fierce determination covering his face.
'teshia gatheth yio marka nath oro hath'
As he said the first part of the incantation he took the knife and placed the
blade to his palm, cutting it enough to draw blood and then proceeding to walk
around the circle, pouring it on the circumference and chanting the next part.
'vesia nerca nor uthazx cai...'
He practically hissed the last word in that part of it, and taking the
bloodstained knife and driving it into the stone floor so hard that it actually
embedded itself, right in the center of the circle.
And now the bindings were needed, before we could continue. Both slyvos and
nalion would be trapped in here while this was happening...
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 08:48 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 30 2005, 08:44 PM)
Slyvos turned to face everyone that was here, a serious look on
his face.
'if any of you even touch the circle, I won't be held responsible for the
creature we are summoning for tearing you to unnoticeable shreds in ways
mortals are not meant to see. Now, if the pleasantries are out of the way,
everyone shut up and let me and Nalion work'
He gave Loranna a reassuring nod, and stepped into the circle, spacing his feet
at least 1ft. apart from each other, just inbetween the runes, and taking off
his robe, discarding it out of the circle; it was easier to reach into Oblivion
without such mundane hinderances. He took out a rather sharp dagger and held it
at his side, letting his shoulder relax a bit and taking a deep breath, a look
of fierce determination covering his face.
'teshia gatheth yio marka nath oro hath'
As he said the first part of the incantation he took the knife and placed the
blade to his palm, cutting it enough to draw blood and then proceeding to walk
around the circle, pouring it on the circumference and chanting the next part.
'vesia nerca nor uthazx cai...'
He practically hissed the last word in that part of it, and taking the
bloodstained knife and driving it into the stone floor so hard that it actually
embedded itself, right in the center of the circle.
And now the bindings were needed, before we could continue. Both slyvos and
nalion would be trapped in here while this was happening...
Unnoticeable to others, Nalion took a breath.
The mages' eyes were fixed onto the summoning circle and his face showed the
strain of the incantation. It was his task to maintain the binding. Whereas
with lesser Daedra summoning was easier, with the task they had at hand, Nalion
would not risk this daedroth to wriggle itself free from the bonds of the
spell.
His mouth was moving as he quietly spoke binding incantations. Those who were
near him could not make out the exact spell, but only some words.
"Oath-bound." "Into clan-form." "I bind you."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 08:57 PM
Slyvos closed his eyes, focusing on calling into Oblivion itself
to summon this being forth.
'blood of death. blood of power. awaken sleeper, thy presence beckons...'
He began channeling the energies needed, the dark powers visibly surrounding
him as his eyes began to glow a menacing shade of purple, variating between
light and dark, almost as though he was trying to force the energies into
submission, into control.
'havethx uteriz demonicus rezaweq...'
The entire building began to shake and shiver as the rift between this world
and Oblivion was breached, the summoning nearing completion.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 08:58 PM
A cold chill seemed to make the flames of the eight braziers
flicker and everyone attending the ritual could feel another presence forming.
Alien.
Fear-inspiring.
Inimical.
Darkness seemed to concentrate on the center of the drawn summoning circle
forming a mass of brooding change whirling inside the glowing wards that were
set to keep the creature under the spell. Inside the black cloud, glowing dark
red and yellow marks appeared, hissing through the darkness faster and faster.
The marks grew to flames and then, an outline of a figure became visible.
Despite the flames, no heat could be felt, instead, the chill grew worse. Then,
the darkness retreated into the figure and gave it substance.
In front of the group stood a tall and slender woman, clad in almost
transparent robes scarcely hiding anything. Her shapely legs were bare. A
gleaming daedric tanto was tugged in her belt, from where a silken red sash
hung almost to the floor. She was lovely to behold, a face shining with
unnatural beauty, long black hair falling in waves over her back, her smile was
inviting with lips speaking of sweet promise. Yet, in her eyes was a darkness
that threatened to swallow everything. She folded her arms - protected by
black-and-red bracers - under her bosom, then slightly inclined her head,
waiting patiently.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 09:02 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 02:58 PM)
A cold chill seemed to make the flames of the eight braziers
flicker and everyone attending the ritual could feel another presence forming.
Alien.
Fear-inspiring.
Inimical.
Darkness seemed to concentrate on the center of the drawn summoning circle
forming a mass of brooding change whirling inside the glowing wards that were
set to keep the creature under the spell. Inside the black cloud, glowing dark
red and yellow marks appeared, hissing through the darkness faster and faster.
The marks grew to flames and then, an outline of a figure became visible.
Despite the flames, no heat could be felt, instead, the chill grew worse. Then,
the darkness retreated into the figure and gave it substance.
In front of the group stood a tall and slender woman, clad in almost
transparent robes scarcely hiding anything. Her shapely legs were bare. A
gleaming daedric tanto was tugged in her belt, from where a silken red sash
hung almost to the floor. She was lovely to behold, a face shining with
unnatural beauty, long black hair falling in waves over her back, her smile was
inviting with lips speaking of sweet promise. Yet, in her eyes was a darkness that
threatened to swallow everything. She folded her arms - protected by
black-and-red bracers - under her bosom, then slightly inclined her head,
waiting patiently.
Isidor looked at the woman who had appeared in front of them. She was
beautiful, but in a haunting, frightening way. He gripped his axe and stepped
foward a little bit, gazing around at the group.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 09:05 PM
Shaka remained silent. He knew when he was out of his depth, but
these were his friends and comrades, so he would see this out to the end.
The daedra was as beautiful as a newly-forged katana, and as deadly. Shaka had
always loved mammals over the sleek females of his own race, but he reminded
himself that what he saw was no mammal in any way.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 09:05 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 02:58 PM)
A cold chill seemed to make the flames of the eight braziers
flicker and everyone attending the ritual could feel another presence forming.
Alien.
Fear-inspiring.
Inimical.
Darkness seemed to concentrate on the center of the drawn summoning circle
forming a mass of brooding change whirling inside the glowing wards that were
set to keep the creature under the spell. Inside the black cloud, glowing dark
red and yellow marks appeared, hissing through the darkness faster and faster.
The marks grew to flames and then, an outline of a figure became visible.
Despite the flames, no heat could be felt, instead, the chill grew worse. Then,
the darkness retreated into the figure and gave it substance.
In front of the group stood a tall and slender woman, clad in almost
transparent robes scarcely hiding anything. Her shapely legs were bare. A
gleaming daedric tanto was tugged in her belt, from where a silken red sash
hung almost to the floor. She was lovely to behold, a face shining with
unnatural beauty, long black hair falling in waves over her back, her smile was
inviting with lips speaking of sweet promise. Yet, in her eyes was a darkness
that threatened to swallow everything. She folded her arms - protected by
black-and-red bracers - under her bosom, then slightly inclined her head,
waiting patiently.
Ahjaar became tense let out a growl. Smething was wrong, and she could sense
it. Her tail puffed up and her ears layed back.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 09:09 PM
Loranna had watched Slyvos and Nalion perform the ritual with a
grim expression, thinking back to the time when she and Slyvos performed a
necromantic ritual to learn why the ghosts of the unfullfilled were returning.
That ritual had been harrowing, horrific, a pain upon the soul.
This ritual was different, but in some ways, Loranna thought uneasily, it was
equally harrowing, almost as horrific. The inimical, alien presence brought
back memories of having Azura in her, which made her mouth set into an even
thinner line than before.
And then ... the Daedra stood before them. Proud, inhumanly beautiful, eyes
reminding Loranna of a hunger she first noticed in herself when she used
Azura's power to draw men's memories from their minds ...
Loranna shivered despite herself; a part of her felt offended by the
woman-shaped being before her, by her use of human beauty to pursue her own
ends. Part of her offendedness stemmed from her own appreciation of the charms
the Daedra's form possesed ...
Then, she regained control of herself, and inclined her head, civilly.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 30 2005, 09:10 PM
Anya watched the woman form, and slowly got a look of disgust.
From her odd cant she had when standing and the elegant form she took, to the
way she folded her arms and the clothes she wore, it was obvious she used more
than just her wit to manipulate people.
For an elf that used her fluting voice and innocent, cute face to get what she
wanted as well, she was put off by the fact that there was another in the room
like that.
Glancing around, she noticed everyone else, mostly the men, had a transfixed
gaze of varying degrees of fatuation on her. Slightly shaking her head, she
watched the rest of the events unfold.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 09:18 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 03:05 PM)
Shaka remained silent. He knew when he was out of his
depth, but these were his friends and comrades, so he would see this out to the
end.
The daedra was as beautiful as a newly-forged katana, and as deadly.
Shaka had always loved mammals over the sleek females of his own race, but he
reminded himself that what he saw was no mammal in any way.
Ahjaar looked over at Shaka. His gaze was fixed upon the feminine demon, and
Ahjaar shook her head in disgust. She elbowed Shaka, then looked at Nalion to
see what he'd do next.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 09:21 PM
Slyvos looked at the daedra 'woman' in front of him with a
varying mix of emotions; lust, suspicion, admiration, hatred, but managed to
keep his face straight. He knew the best way to adress this situation, was to
show that you were not afraid... and actually not be afraid either. A trademark
reason summoners can remain alive is their pride.
'I summon you to delve into your secrets, at your discretion of course...'
He held up the sigil Nalion had given to him, looking the being right in the
eyes as he stands there, de-robed and not even trying to hide any physical
reaction his body was having.
'What does the abbreviation LHKLGH mean, in terms mortals can understand.
Answer... and I will release thee without a second thought'
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 09:21 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 03:18 PM)
Ahjaar looked over at Shaka. His gaze was fixed upon the
feminine demon, and Ahjaar shook her head in disgust. She elbowed Shaka, then
looked at Nalion to see what he'd do next.
A part of Shaka felt the elbow, but he and the other males in the room were
still riveted. Somehow I expected a four-armed orc, he thought.
"Be with you in a minute .... Ahjaar ...." he muttered unthinkingly.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 09:24 PM
Isidor watched the whole event, his axe tightly gripped, as both
a precaution and a support. He seemed to be the only male present that wasn't
drooling over the Daedra. He found it to eerie to be attractive.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 09:27 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 03:21 PM)
A part of Shaka felt the elbow, but he and the other males in
the room were still riveted. Somehow I expected a four-armed orc, he
thought.
"Be with you in a minute .... Ahjaar ...." he muttered unthinkingly.
Ahjaar rolled her eyes then looked around the room. All the men were staring at
the demon. Men Ahjaar thought.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 09:31 PM
The daedroth looked around the room with a bemused smile.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 09:02 PM)
Isidor looked at the woman who had appeared in front of them.
She was beautiful, but in a haunting, frightening way. He gripped his axe and
stepped foward a little bit, gazing around at the group.
Glancing at Isidor, the demon put her hand on her mouth and blowed a kiss
towards the Nord, then she winked, almost as if that was a promise.
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 09:21 PM)
A part of Shaka felt the elbow, but he and the other males in
the room were still riveted. Somehow I expected a four-armed orc, he
thought.
"Be with you in a minute .... Ahjaar ...." he muttered unthinkingly.
The summoned woman, upon seeing Shaka's expression, gave a white teethed smile
and a pure laughter.
What did you expect, mortal? A Dremora? A Vermai? Herne? You wanted
someone more powerful than just a lesser servant. And do you wonder why one
such as I has answered the call?
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 30 2005, 09:21 PM)
Slyvos looked at the daedra 'woman' in front of him with a
varying mix of emotions; lust, suspicion, admiration, hatred, but managed to
keep his face straight. He knew the best way to adress this situation, was to
show that you were not afraid... and actually not be afraid either. A trademark
reason summoners can remain alive is their pride.
'I summon you to delve into your secrets, at your discretion of course...'
He held up the sigil Nalion had given to him, looking the being right in the
eyes as he stands there, de-robed and not even trying to hide any physical
reaction his body was having.
'What does the abbreviation LHKLGH mean, in terms mortals can understand.
Answer... and I will release thee without a second thought'
She shifted her weight from one strangely toeless foot to the other, making her
scarce clothing shift revealingly in the movement.
If you are looking for discretion, sorcerer, you have summoned the
wrong one., the daedroth smiled, her body moving invitingly.
"However, I am amused that most of you would defy me as a demon, yet
still you come to us and plea for help. I enjoy the irony. Very much so."
The daedroth looked at the sigil and laughed out loudly, this time mocking and
terrifying at the same time. Puny mortals, you try and tamper with us
and call yourselves wise, yet you do not recognize this?
I can answer your question, mortal and I can help you with your
current 'problem' at the same time, but, of course, there will be a price to
pay. I am sure though that you know this already. So, what do you say?
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 09:35 PM
I would ask," Loranna says, pushing the image of
Slyvos's condition from her mind with vehemence, "what price you would ask
of us in return for this, lady.
Lady ... The use of that word brought back more memories of Azura, but
she was trying to be civil ...
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 09:36 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 03:21 PM)
A part of Shaka felt the elbow, but he and the other males in
the room were still riveted. Somehow I expected a four-armed orc, he
thought.
"Be with you in a minute .... Ahjaar ...." he muttered unthinkingly.
Ahjaar felt a surge of jelousy. She just dismised it as a natrual reaction, but
she couldn't help but feel more jelous by the moment. She growled again at the
demon.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 09:38 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 03:31 PM)
The daedroth looked around the room with a bemused smile.
Glancing at Isidor, the demon put her hand on her mouth and blowed a kiss
towards the Nord, then she winked, almost as if that was a promise.
The summoned woman, upon seeing Shaka's expression, gave a white teethed smile
and a pure laughter.
I can answer your question, mortal and I can help you with your
current 'problem' at the same time, but, of course, there will be a price to
pay. I am sure though that you know this already. So, what do you say?
Isidor ignored this, and said, without any emotion in his voice "What is
your price, demon?".
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 09:41 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 03:36 PM)
Ahjaar felt a surge of jelousy. She just dismised it as a
natrual reaction, but she couldn't help but feel more jelous by the moment. She
growled again at the demon.
Shaka managed to tear his eyes away for a moment, and squeezed both Anya's and
Ahjaar's hands reassuringly. He was beginning to understand how some mortals
were foolish enough to attempt to make pacts with the daedra.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 09:43 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 03:41 PM)
Shaka managed to tear his eyes away for a moment, and squeezed
both Anya's and Ahjaar's hands reassuringly. He was beginning to
understand how some mortals were foolish enough to attempt to make pacts with
the daedra.
Ahjaar countinued to hold Shaka's hand, then said "Yes, demon what is your
cost?"
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 09:44 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 09:35 PM)
I would ask," Loranna says, pushing the image of
Slyvos's condition from her mind with vehemence, "what price you would ask
of us in return for this, lady.
Lady ... The use of that word brought back more memories of
Azura, but she was trying to be civil ...
I am not that which you would call a 'Lady', former incarnate
mother., the daedroth replied. But I am called Faydra
Shardai in your simplistic tongue. Faydra, for you.
She pulled herself up to her full height.
I will tell you a tale now and I will not repeat myself, so listen
carefully., the woman began, in a voice that was pleasant to listen
to, her every soft word was seducing.
In an unrecorded year during Jagar Tharn's reign, which your
historians would call the 'Imperial Simulacrum', Lord Mehrunes Dagon invaded
the Battlespire, the training ground for these puny imperial Battlemages. They
did not last long., she said, chuckling to herself.
However, a hero was able to fight himself through the Battlespire,
finally encountering Lord Dagon and banished him back to Oblivion. Some of you
may wonder how he was able to do this. The key to defeating him was using his
protonymic and neonymic incantory names and striking him with a sword called
'Moon Reiver'. With an evil knowing smile, the daedroth looked at
Loranna for a brief moment.
You perhaps wonder how the hero of the Battlespire managed to gain
access to these names. The protonymic was given to him by one Chimere Graegyn,
the scholars among you might know the name. The neonymic of Dagon - and my own
names and those of Xivilai, another clan leader - were given to him by one of
us. Imago Storm., the woman almost spat out in contempt as she spoke
the name. The hero threatened Xivilai into giving up and thus, the
coward gave way before him. I did not yield and was banished.
It is time that Imago feels what it means to be banished this way - by
your hands. I will give you his protonymic and neonymic and further hints as to
how he can be banished. Know, mortals, that Imago Storm is near, and I believe
you have already seen some destruction. I also demand that I am summoned there
once you banish Imago Storm. I want to see his demise. It will be part of our
deal. I will give you an artifact to call me. She paused for a
moment.
In return, I offer you information about the sigil you hold in your
possession, give you hints as to what needs to be done to banish Imago Storm
and promise that by doing so, you will find that two grave dangers threatening
your precious Ald Raathim will be averted.
I will win and see Storm's destruction, you will live a little bit
longer after defeating him. Do we have a deal?, she asks, her stance
inviting and seducing.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 09:46 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 03:44 PM)
I will win and see Storm's destruction, you will live a
little bit longer after defeating him. Do we have a deal?, she asks, her stance inviting and seducing.
"So, we're your contract killers, demon?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 09:49 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 03:46 PM)
So, we're your contract killers, demon?
"Hold on, Isidor," Shaka managed to speak. "This is ... more
than I had expected. I thought someone would have to sell their soul. But this
almost sounds reasonable, for what we might learn . . . ."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 09:51 PM
Slyvos thought for a long moment, processing that all through
his mind, before nodding slowly.
'I agree to these terms. Now... let's see what you can teach, shall we?'
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 09:52 PM
"So where do we find this Imago?" Ahjaar asked, hoping
that she would get to the point and Slyvos would dismiss her.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 09:53 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 30 2005, 03:51 PM)
Slyvos thought for a long moment, processing that all through
his mind, before nodding slowly.
'I agree to these terms. Now... let's see what you can teach, shall we?'
Loranna's brow was furrowed, thinking over Faydra's terms. She looked about
ready to say something when Slyvos speaks.
"!" Loranna shuts her mouth, thinking to herself Uh ... what if
there was a catch ...
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 09:54 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 03:49 PM)
Hold on, Isidor," Shaka managed to speak.
"This is ... more than I had expected. I thought someone would have
to sell their soul. But this almost sounds reasonable, for what we might
learn . . . .
Isidor ignored Shaka and returned to the corner of the room.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 10:01 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 09:46 PM)
So, we're your contract killers, demon?
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 30 2005, 09:51 PM)
Slyvos thought for a long moment, processing that all through
his mind, before nodding slowly.
'I agree to these terms. Now... let's see what you can teach, shall we?'
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 09:52 PM)
"So where do we find this Imago?" Ahjaar asked, hoping
that she would get to the point and Slyvos would dismiss her.
"Very good, so the pact has been agreed upon. Oath-bound we are
now.", she smiled, her eyes again threatening anyone who looked into them
to swallow him whole. A pleasant and self-satisfied smile appeared on her face.
Here is, that which you want to know., Faydra explained. The
sigil you see and the letters 'LHKLGH' that are enclosed within it, are the
consonants of a name. Behold, mortals, the protonymic incantory name of Lord
Mehrunes Dagon - Lehkelogah.
And now, for Imago Storm. This is what you need.
Imago Storm's protonymic is Hewrohcheh and his neonymic incantation is
Djehzehpeh. Use them wisely and in a way where he cannot strike at all of you to
disrupt the incantation.
After this, you must strike him with a weapon specifically prepared
for this event.
"One of many I was,
And cut through my enemies.
Served well, I have,
Yet outlawed I am."
"All siblings of mine,
Destroyed they were.
Only I remain,
To be wielded again."
"An enemy's life-sap,
And a friend's heartsblood,
Empower my edge,
To deal the final blow."
Here is the the artifact that I mentioned. While holding it, speak my
name and I will come. Speak the name of the weapon required to defeat Imago and
the mortal who touches the artifact will have the chance to acquire it. The
location of Imago Storms hideout is a small cave, just outside the borders of
your district, to the east. Capable scouts should find it. Anymore questions, mortals?,
Faydra asked.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 10:10 PM
"One question, Faydra," Loranna says.
"The assassins who have targeted Ald Raathim - do they strike at us on
their own initiative or at the behest of another person or group?" she
asks.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 10:11 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 04:10 PM)
"One question, Faydra," Loranna says.
"The assassins who have targeted Ald Raathim - do they strike at us on
their own initiative or at the behest of another person or group?" she
asks.
"Loranna has a good point, demon." Ahjaar said. "Are these two
things of the same origin?"
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 10:17 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 10:10 PM)
"One question, Faydra," Loranna says.
"The assassins who have targeted Ald Raathim - do they strike at us on
their own initiative or at the behest of another person or group?" she
asks.
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 10:11 PM)
Loranna has a good point, demon." Ahjaar said.
"Are these two things of the same origin?
Of the same origin, no., Faydra answered. They act
on their own, yet that does not mean that they are the only ones with that
goal. I have already said enough. More was not agreed upon.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 10:22 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 04:17 PM)
Of the same origin, no.,
Faydra answered. They act on their own, yet that does not mean that
they are the only ones with that goal. I have already said enough. More was not
agreed upon.
Loranna nods; Faydra didn't answer all of her concerns but there wasn't any
point in pushing it.
She looks to the others. "I have no further questions," she says,
"Shall we let Faydra return to Oblivion?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 10:25 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 04:22 PM)
Loranna nods; Faydra didn't answer all of her concerns but there
wasn't any point in pushing it.
She looks to the others. "I have no further questions," she
says, "Shall we let Faydra return to Oblivion?"
"I think we should. We have recived our instructions and it'a about time
this seducer is released."
Ahjaar was eagar to have her go. She didn't like Shaka being put in a trance
like that. 
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 10:25 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 04:22 PM)
Loranna nods; Faydra didn't answer all of her concerns but there
wasn't any point in pushing it.
She looks to the others. "I have no further questions," she
says, "Shall we let Faydra return to Oblivion?"
Shaka said, "As interesting as this has been . . . I think we'd better, my
Lady. Faydra, if you see Sheogorath, thank him for Bitter Mercy."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 10:32 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 10:25 PM)
Shaka said, "As interesting as this has been . . . I think
we'd better, my Lady. Faydra, if you see Sheogorath, thank him for Bitter
Mercy."
You could embrace His mercy by yourself and travel down a golden
cobble-stoned street to meet Him. But He is not my master., Faydra
answered and smiled a sweet smile full of promise to Shaka. Are you so
ready to place your gratitude into our kind? We should talk with each other
someday. Those who place gratitude into us, are often ready to place
more.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 10:34 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 04:32 PM)
You could embrace His mercy by yourself and travel down a
golden cobble-stoned street to meet Him. But He is not my master., Faydra answered and smiled a sweet smile full of promise to
Shaka. Are you so ready to place your gratitude into our kind? We
should talk with each other someday. Those who place gratitude into us, are
often ready to place more.
"Back to Oblivion with you, demon." muttered Isidor. He leans on the
wall, glaring foward at the demon.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 10:34 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 04:32 PM)
You could embrace His mercy by yourself and travel down a
golden cobble-stoned street to meet Him. But He is not my master., Faydra answered and smiled a sweet smile full of promise to
Shaka. Are you so ready to place your gratitude into our kind? We
should talk with each other someday. Those who place gratitude into us, are
often ready to place more.
Ahjaar growled at her comment. "Shut up demon! Do not poison his
mind!"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 10:35 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 04:32 PM)
You could embrace His mercy by yourself and travel down a
golden cobble-stoned street to meet Him. But He is not my master., Faydra answered and smiled a sweet smile full of promise to
Shaka. Are you so ready to place your gratitude into our kind? We
should talk with each other someday. Those who place gratitude into us, are
often ready to place more.
Loranna shoots Shaka a glare, then says to Slyvos and Nalion "I think
that's all the questions, friends."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 10:36 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 04:32 PM)
You could embrace His mercy by yourself and travel down a
golden cobble-stoned street to meet Him. But He is not my master., Faydra answered and smiled a sweet smile full of promise to
Shaka. Are you so ready to place your gratitude into our kind? We
should talk with each other someday. Those who place gratitude into us, are
often ready to place more.
Shaka inclined his head for a moment, and said, "No promises. But thank
you for your help."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 10:36 PM
Slyvos bowed his head a bit and let the powers flow through him
again.
'Then the deal is made, and from whence you came you shall return.'
He began chanting again, getting ready to send her back.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 10:38 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 10:34 PM)
Ahjaar growled at her comment. "Shut up demon! Do not
poison his mind!"
Ignoring the beginning incantation of Slyvos, the demon turned to Ahjaar.DO
NOT invoke my anger, puny mortal., Faydra hissed at Ahjaar, her black
eyes fully focusing on the Khajiit. She can feel a dark menace building up
around the daedroth.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 10:40 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 04:38 PM)
Ignoring the beginning incantation of Slyvos, the demon turned
to Ahjaar.DO NOT invoke my anger, puny mortal., Faydra
hissed at Ahjaar, her black eyes fully focusing on the Khajiit. She can feel a
dark menace building up around the daedroth.
"Ahjaar, enough; let it be," Loranna says, her voice raising
slightly.
"Faydra's time here is done; let her return to her place peacefully,"
she adds, looking to Slyvos and Nalion.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 04:38 PM)
Ignoring the beginning incantation of Slyvos, the demon turned
to Ahjaar.DO NOT invoke my anger, puny mortal., Faydra
hissed at Ahjaar, her black eyes fully focusing on the Khajiit. She can feel a
dark menace building up around the daedroth.
Ahjaar growls, her ears lay back and yelled "I do not fear those who work
as servants for others!"
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 10:42 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 04:38 PM)
Ignoring the beginning incantation of Slyvos, the demon turned
to Ahjaar.DO NOT invoke my anger, puny mortal., Faydra
hissed at Ahjaar, her black eyes fully focusing on the Khajiit. She can feel a
dark menace building up around the daedroth.
Women, thought Shaka with mixed fear and amusement. "Forgive us mortals,
Faydra. Ahjaar, it's okay." He put a hand on her face for a moment.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 30 2005, 10:51 PM
As he chanted the last word, he was suddenly filled with a burst
of dark energies, and collapsed onto the floor, losing consciousness as it was
completed...
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 10:55 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 30 2005, 04:51 PM)
As he chanted the last word, he was suddenly filled with a burst
of dark energies, and collapsed onto the floor, losing consciousness as it was
completed...
Isidor emerged out of the shadows, but thought the recovery of Sylvos was
better left to Loranna. He walked over, and stood beside Shaka.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 10:57 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 04:55 PM)
Isidor emerged out of the shadows, but thought the recovery of
Sylvos was better left to Loranna. He walked over, and stood beside
Shaka.
Shaka's lips quirked. "Monastery," he said to Isidor. "Must
find... monastery."
Then he looked at the women in the room, and said, "Perhaps not."
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 10:57 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 04:57 PM)
Shaka's lips quirked. "Monastery," he said to
Isidor. "Must find... monastery."
Then he looked at the women in the room, and said, "Perhaps not."
"Monastery?"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 10:59 PM
Ahjaar continues to stare into the penticle. Anger and fear grip
her face, her ears layed back and her tail puffed up. Her grip on Shaka's hand
is cutting off the circulation, but she doesn't notice.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 11:01 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jul 30 2005, 04:51 PM)
As he chanted the last word, he was suddenly filled with a burst
of dark energies, and collapsed onto the floor, losing consciousness as it was
completed...
Loranna moves to Slyvos's side, kneeling down and placing a hand on his cheek;
the worry she had been keeping in check is finally released, and she cradles
Slyvos close to her, softly whispering into his ear and casting a healing
spell.
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 04:57 PM)
Shaka's lips quirked. "Monastery," he said to
Isidor. "Must find... monastery."
Then he looked at the women in the room, and said, "Perhaps not."
"Ha ha ..." Loranna mutters, looking up at Shaka; her eyes drift over
to Ahjaar and her expression becomes angry.
"Just what were you thinking, insulting a Daedra Duke!"
she demands. "Especially when she was on her way out as it was!"
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 11:03 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 05:01 PM)
"Just what were you thinking, insulting a
Daedra Duke!" she demands. "Especially when she was on her way
out as it was!"
Ahjaar looks at Loranna. She can't speak. She doesn't know what to say. She
growls, then runs up the staris and out of the Guild.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 11:03 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 05:01 PM)
"Ha ha ..." Loranna mutters, looking up at Shaka; her
eyes drift over to Ahjaar and her expression becomes angry.
"Just what were you thinking, insulting a Daedra Duke!"
she demands. "Especially when she was on her way out as it
was!"
"Do not be too hard on her, Loranna. She obviously cares for Shaka, and
was rightfully jealous when his eyes popped out at the sight of the
"woman"."
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 05:01 PM)
Loranna moves to Slyvos's side, kneeling down and placing a hand
on his cheek; the worry she had been keeping in check is finally released, and
she cradles Slyvos close to her, softly whispering into his ear and casting a
healing spell.
"Ha ha ..." Loranna mutters, looking up at Shaka; her eyes drift over
to Ahjaar and her expression becomes angry.
"Just what were you thinking, insulting a Daedra Duke!"
she demands. "Especially when she was on her way out as it
was!"
"I'm sorry, Dres Loranna," said Shaka. "Gallows humor, I guess.
I know that this must have been taxing on Slyvos, Nalion, and you."
"Nalion, it's my fault. Ahjaar is young yet. Somehow I thought the mystery
of her origins had some meaning or connection with the group's path. . . "
"Excuse me for a minute," he said, his eyes showing sincere apology
to Slyvos and Loranna. Shaka ran after Ahjaar.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 11:09 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 05:04 PM)
"Excuse me for a minute," he said, his eyes showing
sincere apology to Slyvos and Loranna. Shaka ran after Ahjaar.
Ahjaar Ignores Shaka Yelling for her to slow down. She ran all the way to the
beach, climbed a boulder and sat, watching the sea, her face showing anger.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 30 2005, 11:09 PM
Nalion's incantations ceased as Slyvos dropped at the floor.
Seeing that Loranna was faster than he himself in helping him, Nalion used the
time to gather his own breath. The power of the daedroth was greater than he had
expected. Especially in the last minute of the summoning...
After recovering, Nalion watched Ahjaar leaving the guild, with a grim and
determined expression.
"Do she perchance know how difficult it was to actually hold an angry
daedroth?", Nalion exclaimed angrily, an expression that was seldomly seen
on his face. "I am now very glad that we did not need her in the
summoning. Has she just the slightest idea what would have happend if she lost
her temper while speaking binding spells?"
He shook his head, then began to calm himself with visible effort.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 30 2005, 11:14 PM
... By Dibella I'm coming almost full circle,"
Loranna mutters as Ahjaar runs off. "That was me just barely a year ago
...
She picks Slyvos up, covering him in his robe. " ... Tell her I apologize;
I'll speak with her after I see Slyvos is tended to ..."
Too many things going on in her mind; shame and regret and painful truths
revealed began to swirl about. Loranna mentally kicks herself and brings Slyvos
to the nearest cot.
Posted by: syronj Jul 30 2005, 11:17 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 05:09 PM)
Ahjaar Ignores Shaka Yelling for her to slow down. She ran all
the way to the beach, climbed a boulder and sat, watching the sea, her face
showing anger.
She found Shaka's hand on her shoulder after a few minutes. "I had
forgotten how passionate you Khajiits are," he said, almost to himself.
"Those are good people back there; I hope I can make it up to them."
"Ahjaar, I don't know much about the daedra, but know one thing. A
humanoid form is an illusion for them. They're what the Altmer call 'Not Ours',
not our ancestors, the Wholly Other. You might as well be jealous of a bolt of
lightning or a flood."
He stood for a moment with his hands on her shoulders. "I'm going to go
back and see where I stand with them. You don't have to go back yet .... Just
don't run away forever."
Shaka walked back to the Mage's Guild quickly.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 11:24 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 05:17 PM)
She found Shaka's hand on her shoulder after a few
minutes. "I had forgotten how passionate you Khajiits are," he
said, almost to himself. "Those are good people back there; I
hope I can make it up to them."
"Ahjaar, I don't know much about the daedra, but know one thing. A
humanoid form is an illusion for them. They're what the dunmer call 'Not
Ours', not our ancestors, the Wholly Other. You might as well be jealous
of a bolt of lightning or a flood."
He stood for a moment with his hands on her shoulders. "I'm going to
go back and see where I stand with them. You don't have to go back yet
.... Just don't run away forever."
Shaka walked back to the Mage's Guild quickly.
Ahjaar watch as Shaka walked back. She was so angry with herself. She knew that
talking with Loranna now was not an option. She had put them all in danger. She
would have to go, she couldn't be a problem here anymore. But she wanted to
stay with Shaka....
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 30 2005, 11:30 PM
EDIT: Burnt Pie.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 30 2005, 11:50 PM
The pie is slowly getting burnt.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 05:24 PM)
Ahjaar watch as Shaka walked back. She was so angry with
herself. She knew that talking with Loranna now was not an option. She had put
them all in danger. She would have to go, she couldn't be a problem here
anymore. But she wanted to stay with Shaka....
Walking through the town, Shaka stopped. Maybe I'd better ask her to apologize
in person, he thought. He turned back to the beach.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 12:36 AM
Reichi stumbled into the mages guild, looking harried and
disheveled. His Wolf fur armor was severaly ripped and torn in several places,
singed in some places, burned away in others. He was covered with a fine white
powder, as if he had been smashing stone recently, and didn't wash off. He
walked towards the summoning room, when one of the mages noticed him and the
contents of the sack.
"They already summoned that daedra," the mages said. Reichi gave a
exasperated sigh, holding the bag up. "So how much will you give me for
these then?" he said. Might as well get something of worth out of this
deal.
A sack of Viod and fire salts later, Reichi pocketed a large amount of gold.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 06:33 PM)
Walking through the town, Shaka stopped. Maybe I'd better
ask her to apologize in person, he thought. He turned back to the beach.
Ahjaar watched the waves break on the shore then pull out, break then pull out.
This pattern semed to calm her down some, but questions of her actions hammered
her mind?
Since the demon was pissed, would the others be in danger now when the
re-called it?
Would Slyvos and Nalion forgive her.
She sighed. She heard footsteps aproaching, so she turned around to find Shaka
coming back to the beach.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:44 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 06:39 PM)
Ahjaar watched the waves break on the shore then pull out, break
then pull out. This pattern semed to calm her down some, but questions of her
actions hammered her mind?
Since the demon was pissed, would the others be in danger now when the
re-called it?
Would Slyvos and Nalion forgive her.
She sighed. She heard footsteps aproaching, so she turned around to find Shaka
coming back to the beach.
Shaka hugged her for a moment. "Let's go back and apologize," he told
Ahjaar. "The group can't let its enemies divide it like this."
"I think Loranna and Nalion will get over their anger."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 12:48 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 06:44 PM)
Shaka hugged her for a moment. "Let's go back and
apologize," he told Ahjaar. "The group can't let its enemies
divide it like this."
"I think Loranna and Nalion will get over their anger."
Ahjaar really didn't want to, but she did not argue. She was afraid of seeing
them again, after acting so foolishly. She grunted, then got up and went with
Shaka back to the guild.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 12:54 AM
*...the frozen wastes of Solstheim...as Ami and Sona continue
their trek to Fort Frostmouth the snow storm becomes a flurry, which becomes a
blizzard...still not to full strength Ami and Sona retreat into a cave to wait
out the storm...*
"So, do you feel any better yet?" Sona asks
"A little...wow, the snow's really intense...how can you stand to live
here?" Ami questions
"It takes some getting used to, but during the summer months it's really
quite beautiful" Sona responds "So...who's this One your so smitten
over?"
"I'm not smitten...he just...oh...nevermind" Ami says sternly "I
dont really expect you to understand...it's just...we're a team see...ahh...can
we talk about something else, like how do we get out of here?
"Well, we could always wait it out...but sometimes blizzards last for
days" Sona replies "Then again we could always Recall"
"What!!! You mean to tell me we've trudged through the snow and mud for
nothing!!" Ami says quite upset "Why didn't you say anything
earlier?"
"You didn't ask" Sona laughs "Well I can take us as far as Old
Ebonhart...if that helps"
"It does...please Recall us" Ami starts "...but could you
actually focus...I dont think my body could take being ripped across the
boundaries of reality again"
"I'll do my best" Sona smiles
*...Sona casts the Recall spell on the pair...without warning the two are
diverted off course...due to someones misshandling of the spell...as the room
comes into focus the Daedric Glyphs make out "Ald Raathim"...Ami
looks most displeased...*
*...After being Healed One emerges form the Healers Hut...he thanks Egalius,
and makes his way outside...when he tries to form his Shehai though the once
proud flame barely trickles...hungry and exhausted he makes his way to what he
assumes is a Inn...he pays the fare and retires to his room...strangely enough
upon entering he notices a novelty sign in the corner...the sign reads
"welcome to the Serpent in Talon Inn"...One chuckles a little then
settles into bed...*
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:00 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 06:48 PM)
Ahjaar really didn't want to, but she did not argue. She was
afraid of seeing them again, after acting so foolishly. She grunted, then got
up and went with Shaka back to the guild.
Shaka and Ahjaar walked downstairs to the summoning room, finding the group
discussing how to obtain the daedric weapon.
"My Lady, Nalion, and Slyvos, we owe you an apology," he said.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 07:00 PM)
Shaka and Ahjaar walked downstairs to the summoning room,
finding the group discussing how to obtain the daedric weapon.
"My Lady, Nalion, and Slyvos, we owe you an apology," he said.
Ahjaar looked down. She couldn't stand to look them in the eye.
"I owe you an apology." She corrected Shaka.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 07:00 PM)
Shaka and Ahjaar walked downstairs to the summoning room,
finding the group discussing how to obtain the daedric weapon.
"My Lady, Nalion, and Slyvos, we owe you an apology," he said.
Loranna looks over at Slyvos and Ahjaar, potions in her hands; the group had
been making arrangements to recover the weapon Faydra had mentioned.
" ... What's done is done," Loranna says after a moment, looking a
little dismayed still. "It was foolish and it may end up coming back to
haunt us, but there's nothing that can be done about it now ..."
She looks at Ahjaar and says "And please understand ... we were all
worried and put off by that demon. That's what they want, and they're very good
at achieving it. But don't ever insult a Daedra Duke like that again if you
value living; they dislike that."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 07:05 PM)
Loranna looks over at Slyvos and Ahjaar, potions in her hands;
the group had been making arrangements to recover the weapon Faydra had
mentioned.
" ... What's done is done," Loranna says after a moment, looking a
little dismayed still. "It was foolish and it may end up coming back
to haunt us, but there's nothing that can be done about it now ..."
She looks at Ahjaar and says "And please understand ... we were all
worried and put off by that demon. That's what they want, and they're
very good at achieving it. But don't ever insult a Daedra Duke like that
again if you value living; they dislike that."
"Thank you, Dres Loranna," said Shaka.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 01:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 07:05 PM)
Loranna looks over at Slyvos and Ahjaar, potions in her hands;
the group had been making arrangements to recover the weapon Faydra had
mentioned.
" ... What's done is done," Loranna says after a moment, looking a
little dismayed still. "It was foolish and it may end up coming back
to haunt us, but there's nothing that can be done about it now ..."
She looks at Ahjaar and says "And please understand ... we were all
worried and put off by that demon. That's what they want, and they're
very good at achieving it. But don't ever insult a Daedra Duke like that
again if you value living; they dislike that."
"okay" Ahjaar whispered. She wanted to run away agian, to hide, to
become invisble.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:10 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 07:09 PM)
"okay" Ahjaar whispered. She wanted to run away agian,
to hide, to become invisble.
Shaka said quietly to Ahjaar, "Raise your head. We are all servants of the
Lady here, but we're also servants to each other."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 01:12 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 07:10 PM)
Shaka said quietly to Ahjaar, "Raise your head. We
are all servants of the Lady here, but we're also servants to each other."
She raised her head and nodded. Running. Hiding. That was all she could think
about. She wished she hadn't left the boulder on the beach.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 01:14 AM
*...cold, tired, and hungry Ami and Sona completely ignore the
Guild Mages who seem to be interrogating them...making their way outside they
see what appears to be a Inn of some kind...as they make their way inside, Sona
searches her pockets for the Drakes needed...they pay the Innkeep who responds
with "...just keep it down...a man came in here not to long ago looking
pretty beat up, and he requested nothing but quiet, so keep it
down!!"...the duo pay their tab and make their way to the rented
room...before their heads can hit the pillow the duo fall fast asleep...*
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:16 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 07:10 PM)
Shaka said quietly to Ahjaar, "Raise your head. We
are all servants of the Lady here, but we're also servants to each other."
"Shaka," Loranna says, "in this room, there are no servants,
only companions."
She looks at Ahjaar and says "Relax please, dear; I'm not going to bite
your head off ..."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 31 2005, 01:10 AM)
Shaka said quietly to Ahjaar, "Raise your head. We
are all servants of the Lady here, but we're also servants to each other."
"Servants?", Nalion asked surprisedly, then shook his head.
"I accept your apology, Ahjaar. But be careful. This is a dangerous world
and you are among powers you may not understand."
Aloud and to all, he said. "The demon has set a task that we accepted. We
should get this done."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 07:16 PM)
Shaka," Loranna says, "in this room, there are
no servants, only companions.
She looks at Ahjaar and says "Relax please, dear; I'm not going to bite
your head off ..."
Ahjaar just nodded.
"Sorry my lady. I wasn't thinking during the summons, honest. I really
think she was trying to upset me then, but I know I sholdn't have said that.
Please Forgive me." She had said that al on one breath, then she shut up
because once again she sounded like a fool.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:25 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 07:21 PM)
Ahjaar just nodded.
"Sorry my lady. I wasn't thinking during the summons, honest. I really
think she was trying to upset me then, but I know I sholdn't have said that.
Please Forgive me." She had said that al on one breath, the she shut up
because once again she sounded like a fool.
Loranna's expression softens, though she holds back a sigh. "Apology
accepted, dear. Like I said, what's done is done. No reason to worry about it
further; like Nalion said, we have a task to do now."
"We need to retrieve the weapon Faydra mentioned," Loranna says,
holding up the amulet she took from the passed-out Slyvos. "Who will
go?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 01:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 07:25 PM)
Loranna's expression softens, though she holds back a
sigh. "Apology accepted, dear. Like I said, what's done is
done. No reason to worry about it further; like Nalion said, we have a
task to do now."
"We need to retrieve the weapon Faydra mentioned," Loranna says,
holding up the amulet she took from the passed-out Slyvos. "Who will
go?"
"I will" Ahjaar says. "I guess I sould, to make up for what I've
done. I'm a good fighter, so It shant be too hard for me."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 07:26 PM)
I will" Ahjaar says. "I guess I sould, to make
up for what I've done. I'm a good fighter, so It shant be too hard for
me.
"I'll go too, Dres Loranna."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 07:38 PM)
I'll go too, Dres Loranna.
Ahjaar Smiles at Shaka. She already feels better about going. "Um,
Loranna, I'm going to need weopons, I lost mine when I feel overbored."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 07:40 PM)
Ahjaar Smiles at Shaka. She already feels better about going.
"Um, Loranna, I'm going to need weopons, I lost mine when I feel
overbored."
Loranna gets a distressed look.
" ... What are you good with, dear?" she asks. "Anyone else
going, get your gear ready now, please ..."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 01:42 AM
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 05:25 PM)
We need to retrieve the weapon Faydra mentioned,"
Loranna says, holding up the amulet she took from the passed-out Slyvos.
"Who will go?
"This excitement might be enough to clear my mind, if for a bit. I'll get
this weapon needed. Just let me head to my room to grab my armor and
weapons."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 07:42 PM)
Loranna gets a distressed look.
" ... What are you good with, dear?" she asks. "Anyone
else going, get your gear ready now, please ..."
"I'm good with A bow, and also blunt weapons, such as a staff."
Ahjaar becomes tense at Loranna's distressed look. "I won't go if do not
want me to, my lady."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 31 2005, 01:44 AM)
I'm good with A bow, and also blunt weapons, such as a
staff.
Ahjaar becomes tense at Loranna's distressed look. "I won't go if do not
want me to, my lady."
"There will be a weapon found for you.", Nalion adressed Ahjaar.
"Yet, I still have to remind you that you must learn how certain things
are done among us. Listen to the people around you and keep your eyes and mind
open."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 05:44 PM)
I'm good with A bow, and also blunt weapons, such as a
staff.
Ahjaar becomes tense at Loranna's distressed look. "I won't go if do not
want me to, my lady."
"I can provide you with a bow, Ahjaar. Let me go and get me gear, and I'll
bring it right too you."
A moment later, Anya reappered with her Chitin boots and greaves, Glass
Curaiss, and Chitin pauldrons and gauntlets. Anya visuabley wincing as she
finished strapping on her left pauldron and put on her gauntlet.
"Her, I've been practicing with this Longbow, but I prefer to work with my
spear for this, you can use it in the upcoming battle."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 07:51 PM)
There will be a weapon found for you.", Nalion
adressed Ahjaar. "Yet, I still have to remind you that you must learn how
certain things are done among us. Listen to the people around you and keep your
eyes and mind open.
Ahjaar nodded. "I will, serjo, I will."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:56 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 07:52 PM)
I can provide you with a bow, Ahjaar. Let me go and get me
gear, and I'll bring it right too you.
A moment later, Anya reappered with her Chitin boots and greaves, Glass
Curaiss, and Chitin pauldrons and gauntlets. Anya visuabley wincing as she
finished strapping on her left pauldron and put on her gauntlet.
"Her, I've been practicing with this Longbow, but I prefer to work with my
spear for this, you can use it in the upcoming battle."
"Thanks, Anya," said Shaka, looking questioningly at her when she
winced. "Will you be all right?" he asked her quietly out of the
others' hearing.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 01:56 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 07:52 PM)
I can provide you with a bow, Ahjaar. Let me go and get me
gear, and I'll bring it right too you.
A moment later, Anya reappered with her Chitin boots and greaves, Glass
Curaiss, and Chitin pauldrons and gauntlets. Anya visuabley wincing as she
finished strapping on her left pauldron and put on her gauntlet.
"Her, I've been practicing with this Longbow, but I prefer to work with my
spear for this, you can use it in the upcoming battle."
Ahjaar smiled, accepting the longbow. "Thank you, sera."
She strung the bow, then walked over to Shaka.
"I guess were leaving now?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:59 AM
Isidor has been ready all along, his axes strapped to his belt,
and his cloak covering his body. "It's time to go, I suppose."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 01:59 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 05:56 PM)
"Thanks, Anya," said Shaka, looking questioningly at
her when she winced. "Will you be all right?" he asked her
quietly out of the others' hearing.
"I'll be fine, friend, it just... hurts."
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 05:56 PM)
Ahjaar smiled, accepting the longbow. "Thank you,
sera."
She strung the bow, then walked over to Shaka.
"I guess were leaving now?"
Picking up the sigil, Anya motioned the others foward, "Shall we say these
words and get going?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 07:59 PM)
I'll be fine, friend, it just... hurts.
Picking up the sigil, Anya motioned the others foward, "Shall we say these
words and get going?"
Shaka, Ahjaar, Isidor, and Anya all touched a part of the amulet . . . .
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 02:07 AM
The daedric sanctuary the artifact took the four comanions to
was a square room built of massive stone worked in daedric style. In the back
of the chamber was a low dais, upon which stood a Dremora, clad in full daedric
armour. The chamber itself had no exit, no door to enter or to flee. What was
worse, there was nothing to hide behind in this room or to use strategically.
The only way to ever get out of this prison was through the daedroth in front
of the companions.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 08:07 PM)
The daedric sanctuary the artifact took the four comanions to
was a square room built of massive stone worked in daedric style. In the back
of the chamber was a low dais, upon which stood a Dremora, clad in full daedric
armour. The chamber itself had no exit, no door to enter or to flee. What was
worse, there was nothing to hide behind in this room or to use strategically.
The only way to ever get out of this prison was through the daedroth in front
of the companions.
Shaka had already unsheathed the Spear, and he advanced warily on the dremora.
He could hear the others spreading out to all sides.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 08:07 PM)
The daedric sanctuary the artifact took the four comanions to
was a square room built of massive stone worked in daedric style. In the back
of the chamber was a low dais, upon which stood a Dremora, clad in full daedric
armour. The chamber itself had no exit, no door to enter or to flee. What was worse,
there was nothing to hide behind in this room or to use strategically. The only
way to ever get out of this prison was through the daedroth in front of the
companions.
The Dremora stands initially with his back to the party, but upon their
arrival, he swivels quickly to face them. Hard, unforgiving features regard the
four adventurers with icy distain as his gauntleted hands curl around the
handle of a wicked-looking, crescent-shaped weapon.
" ... This was supposed to be an inviolable sanctuary," he sneers.
"But no matter. Welcome, mortals, to my lair, and your tomb. Warm blood
shall christen my blade once again - and once you are dead I shall deal with
whoever or whatever sent you here ..."
He raises the blade with one hand, making a 'come on!' gesture with his other -
right before a ball of flame appears in his free hand and scremas towards the
party.
"Let's see what you're made of, mortals!" he yells.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:14 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 06:09 PM)
Shaka had already unsheathed the Spear, and he advanced warily
on the dremora. He could hear the others spreading out to all sides.
Grabbing her spear, Anya quickly called Lotus. Heading towards the most craggy
side of the cave where she had the most ability to use her high agility, she
waited for the others to make their move, keeping her eyes on the Dremora.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 08:13 PM)
The Dremora stands initially with his back to the party, but
upon their arrival, he swivels quickly to face them. Hard, unforgiving
features regard the four adventurers with icy distain as his gauntleted hands
curl around the handle of a wicked-looking, crescent-shaped weapon.
" ... This was supposed to be an inviolable sanctuary," he
sneers. "But no matter. Welcome, mortals, to my lair, and your
tomb. Warm blood shall christen my blade once again - and once you are
dead I shall deal with whoever or whatever sent you here ..."
He raises the blade with one hand, making a 'come on!' gesture with his other -
right before a ball of flame appears in his free hand and scremas towards the
party.
"Let's see what you're made of, mortals!" he yells.
Instictivly, Ahjaar holds out her hand and casts a huge sheild around the
party.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 08:13 PM)
He raises the blade with one hand, making a 'come on!' gesture with his other -
right before a ball of flame appears in his free hand and scremas towards the
party.
"Let's see what you're made of, mortals!" he yells.
Shaka took the full impact of the fire and was staggered back a step. The
Dragonbone Cuirass made it feel as if a curtain of cooler air sheltered his
body, but it was difficult to see through the flames for a moment. His advance
turned into a run.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 08:15 PM)
Instictivly, Ahjaar holds out her hand and casts a huge sheild
around the party.
Isidor withrdaws his axe and runs foward. His face is blank, but determined.
With all of his might, he swings at the Dremora's head.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:23 AM
Lucky for Anya, Lotus had a certian resistance to fire and
sheilded her from the attack. Using her speed, she quickly closed the distance
to the dremora, beating Isidor a bit.
As she passed him, she quietly called out to the determined Nord, "Let me
distract him, I'm quicker. I'll let you do the damage."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 08:18 PM)
Shaka took the full impact of the fire and was staggered back a
step. The Dragonbone Cuirass made it feel as if a curtain of cooler air
sheltered his body, but it was difficult to see through the flames for a
moment. His advance turned into a run.
Damn, why didn't that work? Ahjaar thinks.
Ahjaar shoots an arrow, it hitting diricetly on his head, but is deflected by
his helm. "Damn." She reloads for another shot.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:26 AM
The Dremora, Dregas Volar, brings his crescent blade up to parry
Isidor's axe, before making two wide slashes meant to graze Isidor and Anya -
should either get hit, they will feel the power of the blade's enchantment as
it leaves them unable to move for several long seconds, and eats away at their
armor.
"Fools ..." Dregas hisses, seeing Shaka approaching and labeling him
the biggest threat of the group. "Even four against one, you don't stand a
chance ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 08:26 PM)
The Dremora, Dregas Volar, brings his crescent blade up to parry
Isidor's axe, before making two wide slashes meant to graze Isidor and Anya -
should either get hit, they will feel the power of the blade's enchantment as
it leaves them unable to move for several long seconds, and eats away at their
armor.
"Fools ..." Dregas hisses, seeing Shaka approaching and labeling him
the biggest threat of the group. "Even four against one, you don't
stand a chance ..."
Isidor feels the blade pierce his armor, and paralyze him. His axe falls to the
ground.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 08:26 PM)
The Dremora, Dregas Volar, brings his crescent blade up to parry
Isidor's axe, before making two wide slashes meant to graze Isidor and Anya -
should either get hit, they will feel the power of the blade's enchantment as
it leaves them unable to move for several long seconds, and eats away at their
armor.
"Fools ..." Dregas hisses, seeing Shaka approaching and labeling him
the biggest threat of the group. "Even four against one, you don't
stand a chance ..."
Shaka thrust the Spear at Dregas' cuirass, feeling it punch through for a
moment but not deeply enough to seriously wound the dremora yet. At the same
time, he dodged to the side slightly as the crescent blade blurred toward him.
One of Shaka's Indoril pauldrons was opened up, part of its winglike surface
spinning off to the side.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 06:27 PM)
Isidor feels the blade pierce his armor, and paralyze him. His
axe falls to the ground.
Barely missing the attack herself, Anya grabs Isidor with her left arm,
momentarily forgetting it wasn't at it's peak. She yelped in pain as she shoved
him out of the way from the dremora for the paralyze to wear off.
Rasing her spear, balancing most of the wieght on her right arm, she readies to
face the Dremora as his attention is more focused on Shaka.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 08:35 PM)
Barely missing the attack herself, Anya grabs Isidor with her
left arm, momentarily forgetting it wasn't at it's peak. She yelped in pain as
she shoved him out of the way from the dremora for the paralyze to wear off.
Rasing her spear, balancing most of the wieght on her right arm, she readies to
face the Dremora as his attention is more focused on Shaka.
Isidor feels his body move, but not the impact. After a moment, he gets up and
sees his axe, lying at the feet of an angry Dremora. "[censored]
great." he mutters, as he gets to his feet.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:40 AM
Ahjaar's arrow grazes Dregas's head, causing him to growl like a
wild beast. He mostly ignores Isidor and Anya for right now, though he mutters
"Infernal beast!" at Lotus, who is doing a fair job of distracting
him.
"So you're the one who played the doG's latest little game," Dregas
sneers to Shaka. "Let's see how well you've learned to use that ..."
Shaka may notice though that the Dremora's sneer looks a tad forced, as he
weaves an intricate web of Daedric Steel meant to cut the Argonian to ribbons.
"As for the rest of you ..." Dregas unleashes a second fireball spell
at Isidor and Anya as he fights Shaka, risking the momentary opening to keep
from getting badly flanked.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 08:40 PM)
Ahjaar's arrow grazes Dregas's head, causing him to growl like a
wild beast. He mostly ignores Isidor and Anya for right now, though he
mutters "Infernal beast!" at Lotus, who is doing a fair job of
distracting him.
"So you're the one who played the doG's latest little game," Dregas
sneers to Shaka. "Let's see how well you've learned to use that
..." Shaka may notice though that the Dremora's sneer looks a tad
forced, as he weaves an intricate web of Daedric Steel meant to cut the
Argonian to ribbons.
"As for the rest of you ..." Dregas unleashes a second fireball
spell at Isidor and Anya as he fights Shaka, risking the momentary opening to
keep from getting badly flanked.
Ahjaar knows what spell the demon is casting. "No!" she yells
Ahjaar drops her bow and rasies her hands....
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 02:45 AM
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 02:46 AM
...and a blast of ice fires from her hands and heads towad the
demon.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 08:40 PM)
Ahjaar's arrow grazes Dregas's head, causing him to growl like a
wild beast. He mostly ignores Isidor and Anya for right now, though he
mutters "Infernal beast!" at Lotus, who is doing a fair job of
distracting him.
"So you're the one who played the doG's latest little game," Dregas
sneers to Shaka. "Let's see how well you've learned to use that
..." Shaka may notice though that the Dremora's sneer looks a tad
forced, as he weaves an intricate web of Daedric Steel meant to cut the
Argonian to ribbons.
"As for the rest of you ..." Dregas unleashes a second fireball
spell at Isidor and Anya as he fights Shaka, risking the momentary opening to
keep from getting badly flanked.
Isidor jumps out of the way of the fireball, but still gets singed. He takes
out his other axe, and makes sure that Lotus is distracting the Dremora. He
goes up behind him, and swing his axe, at the Dremora, this blow, sure to make
a difference.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 08:46 PM)
Isidor jumps out of the way of the fireball, but still gets
singed. He takes out his other axe, and makes sure that Lotus is distracting
the Dremora. He goes up behind him, and swing his axe, at the Dremora, this
blow, sure to make a difference.
Shaka's eyes widened as the crescent blade's paralysis took effect. He still
had a will, though, so he called up a storm atronach, which appeared between
him and the dremora.
The atronach raised both rocklike arms . . .
Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 02:51 AM
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 06:40 PM)
"As for the rest of you ..." Dregas unleashes a
second fireball spell at Isidor and Anya as he fights Shaka, risking the
momentary opening to keep from getting badly flanked.
Instinctively Anya threw up her spear to block the fireball. The fireball hit
her and dissipated over an opique sheild. What the? So Lotus wasn't the only
one effected?
Steadying herself after the blow, she charged the Dremora as she saw Isidor
swing his axe.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:57 AM
Seeing Shaka incapicitated, Dregas grins wolfishly and brings the
crescent up for a killing blow ...
... gets caught by the ice spell ...
... has his kidney ruptured by Isidor's axe ...
... and has Anya's spear stick into his neck ...
... and gets whacked in the forehead by Lotus.
Dregas gets a surprised look on his face, and the crescent drops to the ground,
a moment before his own body follows suit.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 08:57 PM)
Seeing Shaka incapicitated, Dregas grins wolfishly and brings
the crescent up for a killing blow ...
... gets caught by the ice spell ...
... has his kidney ruptured by Isidor's axe ...
... and has Anya's spear stick into his neck ...
... and gets whacked in the forehead by Lotus.
Dregas gets a surprised look on his face, and the crescent drops to the ground,
a moment before his own body follows suit.
Isidor grins, and rushes foward to grab the crescent, fearing it might
dissapear.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 31 2005, 02:57 AM)
Isidor grins, and rushes foward to grab the crescent, fearing it
might dissapear.
Once Isidor grabbed the Daedric Crescent, there is a flash that leaves bright
spots sparkling in front of the eyes of the four companions and they find
themselves back in the summoning room of the mages guild.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 09:00 PM)
Once Isidor grabbed the Daedric Crescent, there is a flash that
leaves bright spots sparkling in front of the eyes of the four companions and
they find themselves back in the summoning room of the mages guild.
Isidor grips the blade tightly in his hand, even after they arrive in the
Mage's Guild. "Good fight, friends. Now, we have to go to the cave, where
this Demon is, right?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 09:01 PM)
Isidor grips the blade tightly in his hand, even after they
arrive in the Mage's Guild. "Good fight, friends."
The paralysis wore off, and Shaka straightened. "Well done too,
Isidor."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:12 AM
Nalion turned to the four adventurers.
"I'm glad you are back! And I see you have brought what is needed. I see
you have made it without major injuries."
With a troubled expression on his face, the mage continued. "I fear we
must brace ourselves for the next part of out task."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 09:12 PM)
Nalion turned to the four adventurers.
"I'm glad you are back! And I see you have brought what is needed. I see
you have made it without major injuries."
With a troubled expression on his face, the mage continued. "I fear we
must brace ourselves for the next part of out task."
"This doesn't sound good, Nalion" Isidor's face remains deadpan.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 03:20 AM
Ahjaar yells out cry of victory, then rushes over to Shaka.
"Are you alright?" she asks, dreading he may have been hurt.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 09:12 PM)
Nalion turned to the four adventurers.
"I'm glad you are back! And I see you have brought what is needed. I see
you have made it without major injuries."
With a troubled expression on his face, the mage continued. "I fear we
must brace ourselves for the next part of out task."
"We need blood, don't we ... both from an enemy and a friend? She said
something about heart's blood?"
Ahjaar yells out cry of victory, then rushes over to Shaka. "Are you
alright?" she asks, dreading he may have been hurt.
"I'm fine, Ahjaar. The pauldron caught the worst of it."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:23 AM
Loranna begins tending to those who were wounded.
"We've got the blade; now only two things left," she says.
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 03:23 AM
Ode to Pie:
The wonders of this dessert
Quite delicious and delectable
Are that it is baked with fruit
All in the middle!
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 09:22 PM)
We need blood, don't we ... both from an enemy and a
friend? She said something about heart's blood?
"If you need the blood of a friend, I will more than gladly voulenteer
it."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 09:22 PM)
We need blood, don't we ... both from an enemy and a
friend? She said something about heart's blood?
Ahjaar yells out cry of victory, then rushes over to Shaka. "Are you
alright?" she asks, dreading he may have been hurt.
"I'm fine, Ahjaar. The pauldron caught the worst of it."
Ahjaar grins "Thats what's armors for."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:30 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 09:28 PM)
If you need the blood of a friend, I will more than gladly
voulenteer it.
Loranna looks over at Isidor. "Well, then," she says as she raises
her hands, "get yourself over here and let me cast a regen spell on you
before we poke you with that crescent."
With a moment's incantation, her hands glow with blue energy, and Isidor feels
more invigorated than ever before. "All right; feel free to stab yourself
through the heart, but make it quick ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:32 AM
After unstrapping her left pauldron and gauntlet, Anya watched
Isidor prepare.
"Is it just me, or are deadra gruesome in their requirements?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 09:30 PM)
Loranna looks over at Isidor. "Well, then," she
says as she raises her hands, "get yourself over here and let me cast a
regen spell on you before we poke you with that crescent."
With a moment's incantation, her hands glow with blue energy, and Isidor feels
more invigorated than ever before. "All right; feel free to stab
yourself through the heart, but make it quick ..."
Shaka was silent. He had just reached the limit of his imagination, that one
could purposefully stab his heart and, moreover, be brought back to life.
How did I come to this point, he thought with some sadness.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 09:30 PM)
Loranna looks over at Isidor. "Well, then," she
says as she raises her hands, "get yourself over here and let me cast a
regen spell on you before we poke you with that crescent."
With a moment's incantation, her hands glow with blue energy, and Isidor feels
more invigorated than ever before. "All right; feel free to stab
yourself through the heart, but make it quick ..."
Without a moment of hesitation, Isidor raises the blade, and shoves it in to
his chest. Blood slowly flows out of his chest.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 09:32 PM)
Shaka was silent. He had just reached the limit of his
imagination, that one could purposefully stab his heart and, moreover, be
brought back to life.
What am I doing here, he thought with some sadness.
Ahjaar noticed Shaka's complex look, and she put her hand on his shoulder.
"It'll be alright, Isidor is not going to die. Lorana will make sure of
that."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 30 2005, 09:33 PM)
Without a moment of hesitation, Isidor raises the blade, and
shoves it in to his chest. Blood slowly flows out of his chest.
Loranna moves quickly, knowing that Isidor would be in shock despite the power
of her healing magic. She grasps the crescent blade with one hand and pulls it
out of Isidor, his wound closing up as she does.
Grabbing Isidor with her other hand, she puts the blade down and lowers him
gently, casting another, smaller spell to fortify Isidor's constitution, help
him get back on his feet faster.
"Well struck," she says, giving him a worried grin. "Hang on;
you're okay, just tell yourself that, don't give in to the shock ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 07:22 PM)
We need blood, don't we ... both from an enemy and a
friend? She said something about heart's blood?
"So, with Isidor's rather gruesome act, we only need the blood from an
enemy, now where can we find one?"
Propped up and leaning on her spear which still had fresh blood in the blood
grooves from the neck puncture, she began thinking when she noticed the group
looking at her.
"What? Did I say something wrong?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:49 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 09:47 PM)
So, with Isidor's rather gruesome act, we only need the
blood from an enemy, now where can we find one?
Propped up and leaning on her spear which still had fresh blood in the blood
grooves from the neck puncture, she began thinking when she noticed the group
looking at her.
"What? Did I say something wrong?"
" ... No dear, you didn't," Loranna says, looking up from Isidor.
"Could you bring your spear over here and let some of that blood drip on
the blade here?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 03:49 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 09:47 PM)
So, with Isidor's rather gruesome act, we only need the
blood from an enemy, now where can we find one?
Propped up and leaning on her spear which still had fresh blood in the blood
grooves from the neck puncture, she began thinking when she noticed the group
looking at her.
"What? Did I say something wrong?"
"There's blood on you spear, Anya. We could use that. "Do you think
this will be enough, though?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 07:49 PM)
... No dear, you didn't," Loranna says, looking up
from Isidor. "Could you bring your spear over here and let some of
that blood drip on the blade here?
"What? Oh, that. Why didn't I notice that?"
Walking over, she held the spear over the Crescent and gave it a few hard
shakes, sprinkling blood all over the blade of the strange weapon.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 31 2005, 03:53 AM)
What? Oh, that. Why didn't I notice that?
Walking over, she held the spear over the Crescent and gave it a few hard
shakes, sprinkling blood all over the blade of the strange weapon.
Nalion sighed, in relief that at least this was done and over with, now. They
had completed the first stage of what they had to do.
"Very well then, everyone prepare for what will come now. We will go for
Imago Storm. Aside from the fact that another daedroth has given us this task,
Storm is one whom we cannot allow to walk on Nirn freely."
After all necessary preparations were made, the group set out, to the eastern
borders of Daruhn. The cave entrance was quickly found, but approached with
care.
Two assassins clad in the already dreadingly familiar seeming black cloth and
leather armour stood guard.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:12 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 10:07 PM)
After all necessary preparations were made, the group set out,
to the eastern borders of Daruhn. The cave entrance was quickly found, but
approached with care.
Two assassins clad in the already dreadingly familiar seeming black cloth and
leather armour stood guard.
Shaka was quieter than usual. He needed some mead, more of it than he was
accustomed to permitting himself. Shaka had a duty to the group this night, but
after that, he had some thinking to do.
"I think we need to take them out silently," he said. "If Anya
and Ahjaar are good enough with their bows, we should try that. Or I can use
the Amulet of Shadows."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 04:13 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 10:12 PM)
Shaka was quieter than usual. He needed some mead, more of
it than he was accustomed to permitting himself. Shaka had a duty to the
group this night, but after that, he had some thinking to do.
"I think we need to take them out silently," he said. "If
Anya and Ahjaar are good enough with their bows, we should try that. Or I
can use the Amulet of Shadows."
"I can take them out." Ahjaar, said, already readying her bow.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:14 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 10:12 PM)
Shaka was quieter than usual. He needed some mead, more of
it than he was accustomed to permitting himself. Shaka had a duty to the
group this night, but after that, he had some thinking to do.
"I think we need to take them out silently," he said. "If
Anya and Ahjaar are good enough with their bows, we should try that. Or I
can use the Amulet of Shadows."
Loranna, having traded blouse and skirt for her armor and adventuring robe,
frowns thoughtfully.
"I can make myself invisible," she says. "We can sneak up on the
guards, I can use silence to keep them from raising an alarm ..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 10:14 PM)
Loranna, having traded blouse and skirt for her armor and
adventuring robe, frowns thoughtfully.
"I can make myself invisible," she says. "We can sneak up
on the guards, I can use silence to keep them from raising an alarm ..."
"Maybe we should try that, just to make sure they don't cry out,"
said Shaka. "I can invoke the amulet when you're ready."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 04:16 AM
Ahjaar aims and releseses, and the guard on the right buckles to
the ground.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 30 2005, 10:16 PM)
Ahjaar aims and releses, the guard on the right buckles to the
ground.
Loranna blinks, grimaces, and casts silence at the guards as swiftly as she
can.
"Or maybe not," she remarks to Shaka.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:18 AM
I've made a living on avoiding confrontation. I believe I
can get close enough to get a shot in the throat. No more guard, and no alarm.
But we'll need to hit them at the same time, if Ahjaar is up to the task as
well. Shall we?
Slinging her spear, Anya crept along the ground until close enough to see the
gaurds. Climbing a tree a litle to get an unobstucted view, she watched and
waited for Ahjaar to get in place as well. Readying her bow at the assassin's
thoat, she released the bow and watched the arrow peirce his throat, making no
more than a gurgle. That night-time practice was worth it. she though,
smiling.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 10:17 PM)
Loranna blinks, grimaces, and casts silence at the guards as
swiftly as she can.
"Or maybe not," she remarks to Shaka.
He nods grimly. Hopefully Anya will join in . . . .
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:23 AM
Both assassins were dead; Loranna moves forward to examine the
door, ready to use telekenesis and open spells to clear the way.
She beckons her firends to follow her, casting a protective spell just before
they walk inside.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:23 AM
Anya walked up to the gaurd and pulled her arrow free, flicking
it once to clear off the blood. Waste not, want not.
Following the group, she entered the cave.
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 04:25 AM
Though it appeared as nothing more than weather-worn stone on
the outside, the inside of the cave was instantly recognizable for what it was,
Daedric. Its walls were hewn into strange angles that coalesced into a dark
tunnel leading off farther into the shadows. Though no enemies could be seen, the
whole place pulsed with an ominous aura.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 10:23 PM)
Anya walked up to the gaurd and pulled her arrow free, flicking
it once to clear off the blood. Waste not, want not.
Following the group, she entered the cave.
Ahjaar did the same. She stuck close to Shaka, her sense alert to every thing
in the cave.
Posted by: Salamandar Yesterday, 04:26 AM
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Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 04:29 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in a cave outside of Ald Raathim, a Daedric lair, to face down the
Daedra Imago Storm and stop his threat to her lands.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 31 2005, 04:33 AM
Nalion, a Breton mage is with the group seeking to banish Imago
Storm back into Oblivion. For this, a vengeful daedroth named Faydra Shardai,
has provided them with both, the protonymic and neonymic incantory names of
Imago. After the party had attained and prepared the weapon - the Daedric
Crescent Blade - to finally strike Imago, the party is now ready to face the
enemy.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 04:41 AM
Another Daedric edifice - well, a cave, but a Daedric cave.
Loranna begins to wonder if she's not spending a bit too much time in such
places as she walks down the hall, eyes and ears alert.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 31 2005, 04:41 AM
The hall opened up to a grand shrine, light and smoke drifting
off large stone ornaments hanging from the ceiling. Between two enormous cairns
was a large stone throne, all carved in the Daedric fashion. Before the throne
stood a figure, tall with a face that was eerily human, and devilishly
handsome. He wore what appeared to be a dremora’s armor, and two small horns
protruded out the front of his skull.
“Greetings, mortals,” Imago Storm said in a voice that was somehow noble and at
the same time like a rain of daggers, “Have you sought me out by your own
wisdom, or has another led you to this place? Whatever has brought you to this
place, know that here you will find your end.”
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 31 2005, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 30 2005, 08:41 PM)
“Greetings, mortals,” Imago Storm said in a voice that was
somehow noble and at the same time like a rain of daggers, “Have you sought me
out by your own wisdom, or has another led you to this place? Whatever
has brought you to this place, know that here you will find your end.”
"No banter."
Grabbing her bow, lining her eye along the shaft, she sighted Imago Storm. For
some reason, words couldn't describe the power she felt from him, certianly
nothing she had felt in her travels.
Releasing the shaft, using the arrow to distract him, maybe to amuse herself,
she uttered one word loudly, "Hewrohcheh!"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 30 2005, 10:41 PM)
The hall opened up to a grand shrine, light and smoke drifting
off large stone ornaments hanging from the ceiling. Between two enormous
cairns was a large stone throne, all carved in the Daedric fashion.
Before the throne stood a figure, tall with a face that was eerily human, and
devilishly handsome. He wore what appeared to be a dremora’s armor, and
two small horns protruded out the front of his skull.
“Greetings, mortals,” Imago Storm said in a voice that was somehow noble and at
the same time like a rain of daggers, “Have you sought me out by your own
wisdom, or has another led you to this place? Whatever has brought you to
this place, know that here you will find your end.”
Loranna holds up the amulet. "We come through the words of Faydra Shardai, who desires to see you,
Lord Imago," Loranna says.
Hearing Anya attack, Loranna mentally implores Dibella and the Nine to preserve
them tonight ...
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 31 2005, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 30 2005, 10:44 PM)
No banter.
Grabbing her bow, lining her eye along the shaft, she sighted Imago Storm. For
some reason, words couldn't describe the power she felt from him, certianly
nothing she had felt in her travels.
Releasing the shaft, using the arrow to distract him, maybe to amsue herself,
she uttered one word loudly, "Hewrohcheh!"
Imago Storm stole the arrow from it's flight path, snapping the shaft in two.
The Daedric Duke froze, dropping the broken arrow in surpise when he heard his
protonymic uttered.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 31 2005, 04:52 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 31 2005, 04:46 AM)
Loranna holds up the amulet. "We come through the
words of Faydra Shardai,
who desires to see you, Lord Imago," Loranna says.
Hearing Ahjaar attack, Loranna mentally implores Dibella and the Nine to
preserve them tonight ...
A cloud of black smoke filled a space near Loranna and Faydra Shardai
manifested herself besides Loranna in all her dreadful beauty.
Ah, I see, you made it, darling. I am... impressed., she
muttered to Loranna, then she turned to Imago.
Imago Storm, old friend, do you recognize me? My sweet revenge will catch
up to you now! I am tired of your scheming and your clan policies. I am tired
of your so-called reasons for destructive evolution.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 31 2005, 04:54 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 10:52 PM)
A cloud of black smoke filled a space near Loranna and Faydra
Shardai manifested herself besides Loranna in all her dreadful beauty.
Ah, I see, you made it, darling. I am... impressed., she
muttered to Loranna, then she turned to Imago.
Imago Storm, old friend, do you recognize me? My sweet revenge will
catch up to you now! I am tired of your scheming and your clan policies. I am
tired of your so-called reasons for destructive evolution.
“I should have tasted your stain on this from the beginning, Faydra!” Imago
cursed, "I tell you truly, you will suffer this day."
Posted by: syronj Jul 31 2005, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 30 2005, 10:54 PM)
“I should have tasted your stain on this from the beginning,
Faydra!” Imago cursed, "I tell you truly, you will suffer this
day."
Shaka strode forward, concealing his fear. "Storm! I don't know you and
don't really hate you. But I'm curious to know why you oppose Dres
Loranna."
He held the Spear of Bitter Mercy unsheathed, flickering as it danced through
Time and eternity. Before he invoked the name, he was curious.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 31 2005, 04:59 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 31 2005, 04:54 AM)
“I should have tasted your stain on this from the beginning,
Faydra!” Imago cursed, "I tell you truly, you will suffer this
day."
"You may know the theory of what banishing is, but do you know what it feels
like? This sleep is horrible and terrific. You, too, will taste it now
as I have tasted it by your scheming!", Shaydra shouted.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 31 2005, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 10:57 PM)
Shaka strode forward, concealing his fear.
"Storm! I don't know you and don't really hate you. But I'm curious
to know why you oppose Dres Loranna."
He held the Spear of Bitter Mercy unsheathed, flickering as it danced through
Time and eternity. Before he invoked the name, he was curious.
“Why, are you interested in the complexities of Daedric politics, mortal?”
Imago asked, eyeing Shaka with what could be either curiosity or menace, or was
perhaps both simultaneously, “I rein over the powers of evolutionary
destruction, all things of mortals come and go, and it is time for Ald Raathim
to meet its end.”
Imago Storm gave Faydra a look that could cause flesh to combust.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 10:57 PM)
Shaka strode forward, concealing his fear.
"Storm! I don't know you and don't really hate you. But I'm
curious to know why you oppose Dres Loranna."
He held the Spear of Bitter Mercy unsheathed, flickering as it danced through
Time and eternity. Before he invoked the name, he was curious.
Loranna glanced over at Faydra, raising her eyebrows.
Then she hears Shaka not invoke the name, and her heart sinks. Damnit Shaka;
don't dilly-dally! she thinks. She opens her mouth, to speak ...
"By your name Djehzehpeh, Imago, you will leave this world!"
she says, the words coming out in a rush.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 31 2005, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 11:04 PM)
Loranna glanced over at Faydra, raising her eyebrows.
Then she hears Shaka not invoke the name, and her heart sinks. Damnit
Shaka; don't dilly-dally! she thinks. She opens her mouth, to speak
...
"By your name Djehzehpeh, Imago, you will leave this world!"
she says, the words coming out in a rush.
Imago Storm stood frozen for an instant, as if paralyzed by the uttering of
both his protonymic and Neonymic.
Posted by: syronj Jul 31 2005, 05:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 11:04 PM)
Loranna glanced over at Faydra, raising her eyebrows.
Then she hears Shaka not invoke the name, and her heart sinks. Damnit
Shaka; don't dilly-dally! she thinks. She opens her mouth, to speak
...
"By your name Djehzehpeh, Imago, you will leave this world!"
she says, the words coming out in a rush.
Shaka, seeing that Ahjaar was frozen for the moment, called to her to toss him
the blade. The next moments seemed to be in slow motion. The crescent blade
flew end-over-end to his hand, and he managed to catch it.
Shaka raised the daedric blade and saw the frozen look in the eye of the
dremora. "Guess I'll never know now," he murmured, and sliced
diagonally into the dremora from shoulder to hip. The crescent blade hummed in
his hands like a straight shot of flin; he fought its seductive promise of
death.
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 31 2005, 05:22 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 30 2005, 11:14 PM)
Shaka, seeing that Ahjaar was frozen for the moment, called to
her to toss him the blade. The next moments seemed to be in slow
motion. The crescent blade flew end-over-end to his hand, and he managed
to catch it.
Shaka raised the daedric blade and saw the frozen look in the eye of the
dremora. "Guess I'll never know now," he murmured, and sliced
diagonally into the dremora from shoulder to hip. The crescent blade
hummed in his hands like a straight shot of flin; he fought its seductive
promise of death.
Imago Storm’s eyes went wide with a mix of confusion and – was it even
possible? – fright, as the specially prepared Daedric Crescent Blade cut into
the substance of his physical manifestation. It was not the physical damage
that mattered, though; it was the power behind his true name, spoken moments
before, combined with the powers of the blade that sent him with all haste
towards the voids of Oblivion.
An inoculating light appeared around Imago Storm’s body, and the Daedra looked
at Faydra with contempt. In his last moment on Nirn, he chanted Faydra’s own
Incantory name, and then vanished from existence, his last words still
lingering in the air.
"Nepehkweh-kodo"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 31 2005, 05:22 AM
As the creature died, slyvos awoke abruptly, taking a deep
inhale of air, and panting heavily.
'what the...'
He groaned a bit, trying to get to his feet but too dizy to stand, so he fell
back onto the bed.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 30 2005, 11:22 PM)
Imago Storm’s eyes went wide with a mix of confusion and – was
it even possible? – fright, as the specially prepared Daedric Crescent Blade
cut into the substance of his physical manifestation. It was not the
physical damage that mattered, though; it was the power behind his true name,
spoken moments before, combined with the powers of the blade that sent him with
all haste towards the voids of Oblivion.
An inoculating light appeared around Imago Storm’s body, and the Daedra looked
at Faydra with contempt. In his last moment on Nirn, he chanted Faydra’s
own Incantory name, and then vanished from existence, his last words still
lingering in the air.
"Nepehkweh-kodo"
Loranna blinks, releasing the breath she didn't realize she had been holding
...
" ... Shaka, send her back too!" she implores, whirling and casting a
fortify speed spell on the Argonian ...
Posted by: Nalion Jul 31 2005, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 31 2005, 05:22 AM)
Imago Storm’s eyes went wide with a mix of confusion and – was
it even possible? – fright, as the specially prepared Daedric Crescent Blade
cut into the substance of his physical manifestation. It was not the
physical damage that mattered, though; it was the power behind his true name,
spoken moments before, combined with the powers of the blade that sent him with
all haste towards the voids of Oblivion.
An inoculating light appeared around Imago Storm’s body, and the Daedra looked
at Faydra with contempt. In his last moment on Nirn, he chanted Faydra’s
own Incantory name, and then vanished from existence, his last words still
lingering in the air.
"Nepehkweh-kodo"
Faydra gave off a cry of triumph as Imago Storm began to vanish, but which
quickly turned to a shout of dismay and a snarl.
Thrice cursed fool, Imago., Faydra exclaimed, then saw
Loranna acting against her. You will pay for it.
A blast of fire out of the voids of Oblivion flew towards the Nord, then Faydra
turned to Shaka.
Posted by: syronj Jul 31 2005, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 11:26 PM)
Loranna blinks, releasing the breath she didn't realize she had
been holding ...
" ... Shaka, send her back too!" she implores, whirling and casting a
fortify speed spell on the Argonian ...
If time had seemed to slow down before, Shaka now knew that that had been a
trick of the mind. Now he ran at full speed for the beautiful inhuman creature,
who was beginning a gesture of power that would mercifully for Shaka come too
late.
He almost felt regret as he swung the daedric crescent blade through the
perfect neck, tumbling to one side and rolling upright.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 31 2005, 05:35 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 31 2005, 05:30 AM)
If time had seemed to slow down before, Shaka now knew that that
had been a trick of the mind. Now he ran at full speed for the beautiful
inhuman creature, who was beginning a gesture of power that would mercifully
for Shaka come too late.
He almost felt regret as he swung the daedric crescent blade through the
perfect neck, tumbling to one side and rolling upright.
The Spear of Bitter Mercy, it's powers underestimated by most, was, like
Malacath's Scourge, one of the few artifacts on Tamriel that could truly hurt
daedra. In combination with the true incantory names of a particular daedroth,
it could be used to banish daedra back into Oblivion.
Just as the incantation of Faydra's neonymic began to drain her lifeforce from
the mortal plane to Oblivion, Shaka's thrust pierced Faydra and completed the
sequence.
With a horrible inhuman scream, Faydra vanished in a blue implosion.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 05:37 AM
Loranna screams, immolated by fire that was both hotter than the
core of Red Mountain and yet colder than the darkest void. She vainly waves her
hands and falls, still aflame.
The pain was immense ... she screams again, as the flames slowly die down ...
Posted by: Dumbkid Jul 31 2005, 05:40 AM
A curious new book is added to the library at Ald Raathim.
On Ald Raathim: The Abolitionist Movement in House Dres, and the Dawn
Sanctuary
By Chu-Dezai
For the last months I have spent considerable time in the Great House Dres city
of Ald Raathim, widely known to be the first city in Great House Dres to not
prosper on the backs of slaves, and as being a haven for those Vvardenfell
locals fleeing from disaster on the island. During my time here I have
conversed with several locals concerning the history of the Abolitionist
movement, as well as the functioning of the city during the Dawn exodus.
Ald Raathim was not always opposed to slavery; in fact, it has been ruled by
several harsh Dunmer nobles with the traditionalist Dunmer mindset to unpaid
servitude. The last to own slaves, a Dunmer by the name of Rathmet, is rumored
to have been particularly harsh, though as far as this Argonian knows no
evidence exists to validate such a claim. Whether or not this claim is true, I
would like to think that Rathmet was in fact quite vile a master, as it makes
the rise of abolitionism in Ald Raathim all the more appealing.
For all his prejudices against the Khajiit, Rathmet was not as devout in his
disposition towards the beast races as would appear, for rumors abound that he
was involved in a secret liaison with one of his Khajiiti slaves. These rumors
seem to be validated by the fact that upon his death, possibly involving fowl
play, Ald Raathim was inherited by a Khajiit known as Jazbet.
Being a Khajiit himself, and knowledgeable of the plight of the downtrodden and
unpaid “beast races,” Jazbet promptly ended slavery in and around Ald Raathim.
The significance of this cannot be overstated; Jazbet’s accomplishments were
simply monumental, deep in the territory of Great House Dres, well known as
being the most racist of all Dunmer Great Houses, he stood by his actions
against the great weight of the modern and historical prejudices and traditions
of other house members.
His accomplishments might be attributed to his charming personality and adept
communication skills. It is hinted that his lovers were many, as is the typical
Khajiiti style, and that he perhaps fathered offspring prior to his becoming a
council member of Great House Dres and ruler of Ald Raathim, though the fate of
whatever offspring he may have had is unknown.
It is perhaps his virulent social skills that culminated in his connection to
events on the Island Vvardenfell and therewith the conversion of Ald Raathim to
a haven for those fleeing the trials witnessed in that district. The events of
the so called “Blue Dawn” are not of much interest to me, personally, being a
People of the Root my interest is more tuned to the mistreatment of the beast
races, however, the close association with the events surrounding this “Blue
Dawn” and the abolitionist movement in Great House Dres necessitates my writing
on that subject.
What exactly motivated Jazbet to traveling to Vvardenfell province is not known
by this Argonian, but it was most likely due to the staunch anti-slavery stance
of one Loranna, ironically a Dunmer woman (although it is supposed she has
close Nordic relatives), and definitely not, was some would claim, any
associations with her to the Daedric Prince Azura (for though the Queen of Dusk
and Dawn is much venerated by typical Khajiiti, Jazbet is most certainly more
civilized than the savage Dunmer of House Dres who revere those demons).
There is a story of a young Khajiit pleading to Loranna to free the slaves. At
this time Loranna had developed a significant following among the populace on
Vvardenfell, which consisted mostly of typically racist Dunmer, and any
sympathies to the “beast races” were sure to be a great risk to her interests.
Even so, Loranna gave ear to the young Khajiit’s pleas, and ordered that the
slaves be freed.
It is the well researched opinion of this author that Loranna’s decision was in
fact inspired by Jazbet himself, who, in his great wisdom, saw the potential of
Loranna’s influence and in private conversations enlightened her to the already
growing abolitionist movement. Loranna was so amazed by Jazbet’s wisdom, persuasion,
and leadership skills that she offered herself as his lover.
The great turning point of the abolitionist movement was not when Loranna
agreed to free the slaves, but rather later, in Vivec City, when Loranna was
brought to trial for her anti-slavery agenda. At the trial a skirmish broke out
between those sympathetic to slavery and those opposed, which steadily
increased in ferocity to become an outright war raging across the Vvardenfell
District.
Many of those opposed to slavery from the island migrated across the Inner Sea
to the mainland, seeking refuge in Ald Raathim, where Jazbet, with aid from
Loranna, was ruling a genuine utopia. A number of battles were fought on
Vvardenfell, but the fighting was abruptly ended when Red Mountain inexplicably
and unexpectedly erupted – perhaps a sign of the change of the times, from
slavery to freedom.
The great migration of anti-slavery supporters to Ald Raathim greatly
strengthened the abolitionist movement in the city. This support network,
combined with years long efforts of Jazbet’s to end slavery wherever it could
be found, has led to many other members of Great House Dres to consider freeing
their slaves also.
Note from the Imperial Publishers Guild: Seeing that this is one of the
first written accounts of the events of Vvardenfell during what is termed the
Blue Dawn it is certainly an invaluable resource. However, it should be noted
that the author is not known to have even set foot in Morrowind until well
after the fact, and there is no evidence that Chu-Dezai ever sought an audience
with Jazbet, Loranna, or any other person known to be related to events on
Vvardenfell during this time. It is most likely that a great number of the
facts presented in this work are either misconstrued accounts of actual events,
or pure conjecture.
Posted by: syronj Jul 31 2005, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 11:37 PM)
Loranna screams, immolated by fire that was both hotter than the
core of Red Mountain and yet colder than the darkest void. She vainly
waves her hands and falls, still aflame.
The pain was immense ... she screams again, as the flames slowly die down ...
"Damn it, damn it ...." Shaka immediately ran to Loranna with all the
healing magicka he could muster. "I'm sorry Lor, I shouldn't have tried
talking to them ...."
He forced some healing potions down her as well, praying it would prove enough
to at least stabilize Loranna.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 31 2005, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 31 2005, 05:37 AM)
Loranna screams, immolated by fire that was both hotter than the
core of Red Mountain and yet colder than the darkest void. She vainly
waves her hands and falls, still aflame.
The pain was immense ... she screams again, as the flames slowly die down ...
Nalion had been watching the scenery, as he had taken the task of backing up
the group.
"Loranna!", Nalion cried as his friend was hit by the ball of flames,
then ran over to her, his hands already weaving a spell of healing.
As he approached her, blue streams of magicka flowed from his hand to her body,
feeling cool to the touch.
However...
As if the presence of Imago had held them back until now, the assassins
inhabiting the ruins came forth with drawn weapons and trying to get at Loranna
while she seemed weak. A victory over Loranna would surely be beneficial to
them later.
Posted by: syronj Jul 31 2005, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 11:40 PM)
As if the presence of Imago had held them back until now, the assassins
inhabiting the ruins came forth with drawn weapons and trying to get at Loranna
while she seemed weak. A victory over Loranna would surely please their Lord in
later times.
Snarling, Shaka sliced with the Spear at the first black-clad assassin, a
flange nearly decapitating him. He rebounded off the body and planted a foot in
the face of a second killer, caving it in.
He paused for a moment and called up his own fire; a Greater Fireball shot into
the back of the cave, striking several assassins on the way.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 30 2005, 11:40 PM)
Nalion had been watching the scenery, as he had taken the task
of backing up the group.
"Loranna!", Nalion cried as his friend was hit by the ball of flames,
then ran over to her, his hands already weaving a spell of healing.
As he approached her, blue streams of magicka flowed from his hand to her body,
feeling cool to the touch.
However...
As if the presence of Imago had held them back until now, the assassins
inhabiting the ruins came forth with drawn weapons and trying to get at Loranna
while she seemed weak. A victory over Loranna would surely be beneficial to
them later.
Nalion's and Shaka's spells both ease Loranna's suffering, and Nalion can see
that Loranna's body is healing on its own - the terrible damage of Faydra's
blast has almost negated her regeneration, but now with Shaka's and Nalion's
help Loranna's potions are kicking back in ...
If it hadn't been for her armor's absorbing part of the destructive magicka
though ...
Loranna struggles to her feet, an assassin charging her with a poison-dripping
blade held high in his hand. Loranna, still badly burnt, mutters thickly "
... Give me your life ..." and twists just enough to let the blade skid
off her pauldron, gripping the assassin tightly and kissing him for a long
moment.
When she lets him go, he slumps lifelessly to the ground, and Loranna sighs,
looking better. She turns to deal with other assassins.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 31 2005, 05:57 AM
Ahjaar wakes up. What just happened? She looked around; everyone
was fighting assations.
She couldn't get up at first, but she did. Her bow was beside her and she
picked it up.
Posted by: syronj Jul 31 2005, 06:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 11:54 PM)
Loranna struggles to her feet, an assassin charging her with a
poison-dripping blade held high in his hand. Loranna, still badly burnt,
mutters thickly " ... Give me your life ..." and twists just enough
to let the blade skid off her pauldron, gripping the assassin tightly and
kissing him for a long moment.
When she lets him go, he slumps lifelessly to the ground, and Loranna sighs,
looking better. She turns to deal with other assassins.
Shaka was fighting off two sword-wielding assassins with the Spear, before
calling up a storm atronach behind the pair. "No prisoners," said
Shaka, as much to himself as to the atronach. The golem crushed one of the
assassin's heads like a grape . . . .
Shaka struck the second assassin to his knees with the haft of the Spear before
breaking the enemy's neck. All around Shaka, he could hear the rest of
Loranna's companions in pitched struggle.
Even as he fought, Shaka glanced once at the revived Loranna with something
like fear. How could she recover so quickly . . . .And yet much of her beauty
was still horribly charred, even as she stole it back from the enemy.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 31 2005, 06:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 31 2005, 05:54 AM)
Nalion's and Shaka's spells both ease Loranna's suffering, and
Nalion can see that Loranna's body is healing on its own - the terrible damage
of Faydra's blast has almost negated her regeneration, but now with Shaka's and
Nalion's help Loranna's potions are kicking back in ...
If it hadn't been for her armor's absorbing part of the destructive magicka
though ...
Loranna struggles to her feet, an assassin charging her with a poison-dripping
blade held high in his hand. Loranna, still badly burnt, mutters thickly
" ... Give me your life ..." and twists just enough to let the blade
skid off her pauldron, gripping the assassin tightly and kissing him for a long
moment.
When she lets him go, he slumps lifelessly to the ground, and Loranna sighs,
looking better. She turns to deal with other assassins.
Nalion, relieved that his friend would recover, turned towards and approaching
assassin. Raising both of his hands, he incanted a spell and immediately
afterwards, lightning flew forth from his hands.
The assassin was hit in the chest and began to shake uncontrollably, with
flashes coursing over his body.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 31 2005, 06:07 AM
An assassin charged Anya from behind. Too noisy. thought
Anya, dissappointed in their charge.
Blocking the charge with her spear, both of the bowled over, and used the
momentum to kick the assassin agains the wall where she tossed her spear and
impaled them.
Grabbing her spear, she watched another come after her, as Shaka took on a few
of his own, and Loranna used them to heal herself.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 06:10 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 31 2005, 12:01 AM)
Shaka was fighting off two sword-wielding assassins with the
Spear, before calling up a storm atronach behind the pair. "No
prisoners," said Shaka, as much to himself as to the atronach. The
golem crushed one of the assassin's heads like a grape . . . .
Shaka struck the second assassin to his knees with the haft of the Spear before
breaking the enemy's neck. All around Shaka, he could hear the rest of
Loranna's companions in pitched struggle.
Even as he fought, Shaka glanced once at the revived Loranna with something
like fear. How could she recover so quickly . . . .And yet much of her
beauty was still horribly charred, even as she stole it back from the enemy.
Shaka was not the only one to cast fearful glances at Loranna; the assassins
were becoming increasingly more desperate with every moment she was on her
feet, her burnt skin restoring to healthy ashen skin.
A second assassin threw himself at her, managing to bowl her over; assassin and
noblewoman rolled around on the ground for a moment, and then Loranna got back
up, looking even more restored than before, drawing her sword and stepping over
her unmoving assailant.
Caress blocked a third assassin's blade and cut into his arm, causing his knees
to buckle from the sudden weakness; Loranna knocked the assassin's blade from
his hands and pressed her hand down on his shoulder, forcing him down as she
struck again with her blade.
Looking up, she surveys the battle.
Posted by: Nalion Jul 31 2005, 06:15 AM
The lightning streaks ceased on the body of the assassin Nalion
had targeted and the writhing stopped. Looking over the battlefield, the mage
could see that all his companions were well occupied with fighting the enemies.
A movement in the corner of his eyes made him turn to the right. An assassin,
obviously recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, tried to sneak past
the combat zone and towards the exit of the cave.
With an intricate gesture and a whispered word, a paralysis spell, followed by
a hail of ice darts first immobilized, then pierced the assassin. Another wave
of iceshards finished the job and only after the paralysis spell released the
mer's muscles, he sagged to the floor.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 31 2005, 06:18 AM
Ahjaar shoot an arrow at a charging assassin, but missed. He
lunged, and Ahjaar jumped out of the way, but she was still foggy from just
waking up, and the assastion plunged a dagger into her arm.
Ahjaar shreiked, and fell backwards. The assassin came down with her.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 31 2005, 06:18 AM
Eyeing the second assassin charging her, Anya readied her spear
for a throw, conceling the Dagger of Judgement given to her by Loranna when
they first met.
Tossing the spear when he was close, the assassin dogded it with ease, but
failed to see the dagger that plunged into his neck. Yanking it free, Anya
picked up her spear, and watched as most of the assassins were quickly
dispatched.
Posted by: Aki Jul 31 2005, 06:19 AM
OOC Summary:
Teh Dunmer Reichi has been ...you'll see. bwhaha. 
-------------------
One of the assassins, armed with a bow, and a powerful arrow had been too absorbed
to taking great aim with his shot, knowing the power of the arrow not to be
wasted. He didn't notice the great white shape sneak up behind him. With a
scream of pain he dropped his bow, as a clawed hand suddenly materialized in
his chest. The assassin looked down horrified at the blood soaked claw, seeing
his heart slowly stilling in between the bloodsoaked fingers.
Reichi drew his hand out of the dead assassin, the corpse hitting the ground
with a meaty thump, dispite having controll, he couldn't deny that somewhere,
there was a bestial boodlust feed by actions like that. The great white
Werewolf moved into plain view, a feral grin plastered on his lupine features.
Reichi's grin would have widened if it could when he felt the palpable fear of
the Assassins.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 06:24 AM
Between white-furred werewolves, spear-wileding Bosmer and
Argonians, Bow-shooting Khajiit, and an angry (and by now more or less healed)
Nord, not to mention a Breton mage, what remaining assassins were left in the
cave were dealt with. The fight ended with a an almost violent suddenness, the
cries of battle still echoing in the cave.
Loranna looks around at her companions, sheathing her sword and saying "
... Who needs healing - besides me ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 31 2005, 06:25 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 30 2005, 10:19 PM)
Reichi drew his hand out of the dead assassin, the corpse
hitting the ground with a meaty thump, dispite having controll, he couldn't
deny that somewhere, there was a bestial boodlust feed by actions like that.
The great white Werewolf moved into plain view, a feral grin plastered on his
lupine features. Reichi's grin would have widened if it could when he felt the
palpable fear of the Assassins.
Anya's own eyes widened in fear as she saw the feral beast enter the cave, not
realizing who it was. She dropped her spear in shock.
Snapping out of her fear, and reacting quickly, she grabbed her bow and sighted
a shaft at the werewolf. Never fought one before, always a first time for
everything.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 31 2005, 06:26 AM
Ahjaar takes her dagger from her belt, blocks one of the
assassin's thrusts, and plunges the dagger in his neck.
She gets up, takes her dagger, sees Reichi, then screams.
Posted by: Aki Jul 31 2005, 06:30 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 31 2005, 12:25 AM)
Anya's own eyes widened in fear as she saw the feral beast enter
the cave, not realizing who it was. She dropped her spear in shock.
Snapping out of her fear, and reacting quickly, she grabbed her bow and sighted
a shaft at the werewolf. Never fought one before, always a first time for
everything.
In what would have been in any normal Werewolf, a uncanny show of intellect,
Reichi quickly pulled a Assassin's corpse into the Arrow's path, effectively
blocking it. Reichi stuck his tongue out at Anya, hoping she would be able to
recognize that as unnatural a gesture for a Werewolf as a non-alcoholic nord.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 06:30 AM
"It's all right; this one's a friend," Loranna calls
out to the others.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 31 2005, 06:32 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 31 2005, 12:30 AM)
In what would have been in any normal Werewolf, a uncanny show
of intellect, Reichi quickly pulled a Assassin's corpse into the Arrow's path,
effectively blocking it. Reichi stuck his tongue out at Anya, hoping she would
be able to recognize that as unnatural a gesture for a Werewolf as a
non-alcoholic nord.
Asokei picks up her bow with the intent to shoot, but hears Loranna and stops.
"a freind?" She says in disbeilf. "It's a Demon!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 31 2005, 06:34 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 30 2005, 10:30 PM)
In what would have been in any normal Werewolf, a uncanny show
of intellect, Reichi quickly pulled a Assassin's corpse into the Arrow's path,
effectively blocking it. Reichi stuck his tongue out at Anya, hoping she would
be able to recognize that as unnatural a gesture for a Werewolf as a
non-alcoholic nord.
"Wha.. wha.. do they even do that?" she looked in disbelief, as she
grabbed a second arrow from her hip.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 10:30 PM)
"It's all right; this one's a friend," Loranna calls
out to the others.
"A friend? First time I've heard of a werewolf helping people. Tell me who
it is and why I shouldn't shoot him again."
She sight another shaft on him, but held it loose. If he was a friend, she
wouldn't shoot, but he was still a werewolf in her eyes, even if a
uncharacteristically intellegent one.
Posted by: Aki Jul 31 2005, 06:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 31 2005, 12:30 AM)
"It's all right; this one's a friend," Loranna calls
out to the others.
As if in afirmation, Reichi points to the one item of clothing on his being, a
leather collar, which one may have or may not have noticed on his neck while he
was wearing his armor, around his neck which bore Reichi's ring.
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 31 2005, 06:37 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 30 2005, 10:35 PM)
As if in afirmation, Reichi points to the one item of clothing
on his being, a leather collar, which one may have or may not have noticed on
his neck while he was wearing his armor, around his neck which bore Reichi's
ring.
"Re... Reichi?" She lowered her bow, but kept the shaft in place, a
bewildered look on her face.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 06:38 AM
Notice the ring he's pointing to," Loranna says.
"And you shouldn't shoot him because he's on our side, and because it
would be rude and unpleasant ...
She sighs. " ... The fight's over; it's time to heal up and head
out," she says, weariness creeping into her voice. "Let's check this
cave for any other surprises and clean up the bodies and all go home. It's been
a long day."
Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 31 2005, 06:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 30 2005, 10:38 PM)
Notice the ring he's pointing to," Loranna
says. "And you shouldn't shoot him because he's on our side, and
because it would be rude and unpleasant ...
She sighs. " ... The fight's over; it's time to heal up and head
out," she says, weariness creeping into her voice. "Let's check
this cave for any other surprises and clean up the bodies and all go
home. It's been a long day."
"Your the first person I've met that thought shooting a werewolf was
rude." Anya mumble.
Dragging the bodies, Anya liberated some jewelery and a few weapons that would
fetch a decent price at the trade shop.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 31 2005, 06:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 31 2005, 12:38 AM)
Notice the ring he's pointing to," Loranna
says. "And you shouldn't shoot him because he's on our side, and
because it would be rude and unpleasant ...
She sighs. " ... The fight's over; it's time to heal up and head
out," she says, weariness creeping into her voice. "Let's check
this cave for any other surprises and clean up the bodies and all go
home. It's been a long day."
"My lady, could you heal me? A damned assassin stabbed my arm."
Ahjaar pointed to a large wound on her arm.
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 06:42 AM
Forgive me Anya; I'm not at my best," Loranna says,
going over to Ahjaar and weaving a healing spell. "Hang on; we'll have you
good as new in no time ...
Posted by: Aki Jul 31 2005, 06:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 31 2005, 12:37 AM)
"Re... Reichi?" She lowered her bow, but kept the
shaft in place, a bewildered look on her face.
The Werewolf nods, still grinning. At Loranna's Suggestion, Reichi begins to
rove amonsgt the corpses, looking for ones that weren't damaged badly enough
that their clothing was unsalvageable. Upon finding one, the Werewolf drags
into behind the throne, and the group may heard alot of unpleasant sounds of
bones rearraanging themselves as such, before Reichi emerged from behind the
throne, back to his Dunmer self, and fully clothed, ring on his finger.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 31 2005, 06:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 31 2005, 12:42 AM)
Forgive me Anya; I'm not at my best," Loranna says,
going over to Ahjaar and weaving a healing spell. "Hang on; we'll
have you good as new in no time ...
The wound on Ahjaar's arm closed up. She thanked Loranna, then asked:
"What's next? Do we summon that demon again. I, obviouly, will not be
present."
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 06:47 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 31 2005, 12:45 AM)
The wound on Ahjaar's arm closed up. She thanked Loranna, then
asked: "What's next? Do we summon that demon again. I, obviouly, will not
be present."
"Those two were the second and third Daedra Dukes I've dealt with in my
life and that's three more than I ever want to see again," Loranna says
flatly. "No more summoning anything; the matter is done and dealt
with."
"Now, we go home," she concludes. "Well, finish picking up and
then go home."
Posted by: S'reddit Jul 31 2005, 11:31 AM
Tel Dresori, Morrowind
Dres Minsero addressed his army. They were to be given full commissions for
service, even more generous that than had anticipated. The time had come, he
said, to reduce the army down to a personal guard, merely enough for defense.
It was a good thing, he emphasized. Proof of peace.
Barenziah, dowager queen and now regent of Morrowind, did not stand with him,
but listened. She smiled, as he left his army and came to her. He thought, as
he saw her, sitting alone and guardless on a little bench in his garden, that
she was still beautiful. Her hair had turned silver in recent years, and her
face was a tissue of lines, but still she had wise but flirtatious eyes and …
that smile …
He was still angry, but they spoke as friends. They never spoke of blackmail.
"How far is it to Ald Raathim?" she asked, though he knew she knew.
"A few days," he replied. "You intend to visit Dres Loranna?"
"Yes. Do you have an opinion of her?"
"Oh, yes," Dres Minsero nodded. "But I would not want you to
prejudge her."
Barenziah laughed, and made her way to her boat.
Minsero began his letter to Loranna. If he used his fastest courier to
transport it, it might get there before Barenziah. He hoped so.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 31 2005, 04:23 PM
After the stab to the heart, Isidor had been resting in his
bedroom in the castle. He felt much better, and the wound seemed to have healed
well. He rose to his feet, dressed, and went for a walk.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 31 2005, 04:31 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 31 2005, 12:47 AM)
Those two were the second and third Daedra Dukes I've
dealt with in my life and that's three more than I ever want to see
again," Loranna says flatly. "No more summoning anything; the
matter is done and dealt with.
"Now, we go home," she concludes. "Well, finish picking up
and then go home."
Ahjaar helped pick up, during which she salveged stuff from the bodies. Rings,
dagger, and amulets were all that were of value.
Posted by: syronj Jul 31 2005, 05:43 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 31 2005, 12:47 AM)
Those two were the second and third Daedra Dukes I've
dealt with in my life and that's three more than I ever want to see
again," Loranna says flatly. "No more summoning anything; the
matter is done and dealt with.
"Now, we go home," she concludes. "Well, finish picking up
and then go home."
Shaka sheathed the Spear and looked over at Loranna, relieved that she was
restored and a little ashamed of his initial fear.
"It's good to see you well, Dres Loranna," he said simply.
As he slung the sheath, he thought back to what Ald Raathim's smith,
Longhammer, had told him some days before. The sheath wasn't really made from
an ash vampire, as the merchant who sold it had claimed. At most, it was
probably an ash slave.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 31 2005, 05:46 PM
"I gues we're heading out now."
Ahjaar said as she pocketed the last of the loot.
"Do we summon the demonness again, or what?"
Posted by: syronj Jul 31 2005, 05:50 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 31 2005, 11:46 AM)
"I gues we're heading out now."
Ahjaar said as she pocketed the last of the loot.
"Do we summon the demonness again, or what?"
"Ahjaar, we just sent both her and Storm back to Oblivion for years to
come," said Shaka, as he walked past her toward the entrance.
"I think we've had our fill of daedra for a while."
Posted by: Nalion Jul 31 2005, 05:51 PM
Nalion looked at Ahjaar with a raised eyebrow. "Summoning
and dealing with such a demon one time may be called careless, a second time
would be folly. And anyways, after what just happened to Faydra, she will take
quite some time to recover."
-----
After looting what could be gathered from the shrine, the heroes began the trip
back, weary and worn from the battle. Many needed sleep and rest, especially
those who were wounded, like Loranna.
The group did not encounter anything on their way back, and then, the amenities
of Ald Raathim welcomed them.
Posted by: Moonblink Jul 31 2005, 05:52 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 31 2005, 11:50 AM)
"Ahjaar, we just sent both her and Storm back to Oblivion
for years to come," said Shaka, as he walked past her toward the entrance.
"I think we've had our fill of daedra for a while."
A look of confusion came over her face.
"How long was I knocked out for?!"
Posted by: Loranna Jul 31 2005, 05:57 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Jul 31 2005, 11:52 AM)
A look of confusion came over her face.
"How long was I knocked out for?!"
"Not long," Loranna says wearily to Ahjaar as thet head back home.
"And no more Daedra for a while, please. I don't even feel up to dealing
with a scamp."
===
After a day that started with her nearly dying as she went out for her morning
swim, and ended with her getting hit by the wrath of a Daedra Duke of
Destruction, Loranna's bed was the single most welcome thing in the world. She
stripped off her armor and sank into her bed, falling alseep almost
immediately.
Unlike most days, she did not rise with the coming dawn.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 31 2005, 06:01 PM
In the tavern in Ald Raathim, a room...
An altmer sat on the floor. He's eyes were closed, and he breathed, but
apparently he had been there for days, if not weeks. The spiders had already
weaved their webs all over him. An amulet glowed faintly in his neck. He was
clearly Dastril, but he was younger, without wrinkles in his face, and with
some youthfulness abouts his body structure. The raven observed from the
window, and soon flew away, but only to check back in few moments.
Posted by: Sir Radont Jul 31 2005, 06:11 PM
Radont sat in the main hall of the castle, wishing he could have
done more fighting but content that he played a part in the destroying of two
daedra.
His akaviri blade was drawn and he examined it closely, listening to it's
secrets.
Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 31 2005, 07:55 PM
Thom packed his equpiment. He had to leave. It's toll had been
taken. He sheathed Orome, and put his bow on his back. Thom stabbed his glass
dagger into the ground at the camp, with a note on the end. Maybe, that would
explain. He had waited too long. Thom disappeared into the forest.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Dear friends,
I leave now. I must find myself and heal. My brief time with you was great,
because never have I met a more loving and trusting group. Look for my return,
but not soon. Give the dagger to Shaka, he can find a use for it.
Thom
PS. Thank the Lady for all.
Posted by: Stargazey Jul 31 2005, 08:59 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 31 2005, 01:55 PM)
Thom packed his equpiment. He had to leave. It's toll had been
taken. He sheathed Orome, and put his bow on his back. Thom stabbed his glass
dagger into the ground at the camp, with a note on the end. Maybe, that would
explain. He had waited too long. Thom disappeared into the forest.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Dear friends,
I leave now. I must find myself and heal. My brief time with you was great,
because never have I met a more loving and trusting group. Look for my return,
but not soon. Give the dagger to Shaka, he can find a use for it.
Thom
PS. Thank the Lady for all.
Isidor's strolls took him all across Ald Raathiam, even to the edge of the
forest, near Thom's camp. As he walked by, he saw a green dagger sticking out
of a tree. He walked over, and read Thom's note. Isidor frowned, then pocketed
the note and the dagger. He needed a drink, so he walked to the tavern and sat
down at the bar. "Mead, please. Any idea where that Altmer,
Rist-something, is? Haven't seen 'im around lately".
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:31 AM
In the early afternoon, Shaka walked through the shallows near
Ald Raathim's mangroves. Crabs of all sizes scuttled amid the roots of the trees,
and Shaka bent down occasionally to pick up an interesting shell or piece of
driftwood. The air was thick with life, the more so to one of the People of the
Root.
Shaka walked, half-listening to the creatures splashing through the mud at the
base of the mangroves or flapping through the trees. Barenziah, coming to a
small district like this . . . . What could it mean for Loranna and her people?
Shaka couldn't really picture why the Queen Mother would choose to travel now,
her son Helseth allegedly poisoned, though there was no confirmation of that
rumor.
Could Jazbet's and Loranna's abolitionist experiment have caught Barenziah's
ear? Or was Shaka thinking too small by focusing on the beast races. A phrase
from his Imperial Cult days came back to Shaka: This is above my pay grade.
But then it occurred to him: Don't worry about thinking outside of the lines
they've always drawn for you. There are no damn lines.
He watched the bay and harbor for a moment from the shadow of the mangroves. It
was another working day for many, some fishing -- and he had heard that the
sunken fleet was starting to act as a sanctuary for marine life; and some even
out in small boats for pleasure.
Shaka walked through the boundary between the life of the waters and the land.
Did Loranna and all Daruhn stand on a boundary without fully realizing it?
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:44 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 31 2005, 12:59 PM)
Isidor's strolls took him all across Ald Raathiam, even to the
edge of the forest, near Thom's camp. As he walked by, he saw a green dagger
sticking out of a tree. He walked over, and read Thom's note. Isidor frowned,
then pocketed the note and the dagger. He needed a drink, so he walked to the
tavern and sat down at the bar. "Mead, please. Any idea where that Altmer,
Rist-something, is? Haven't seen 'im around lately".
Walking back through town, after washing up, and pawning off her looted
possesions, Anya winded up heading to the tavern.
Sitting down next to Isisdor, she ordered a drink. "Great minds think
alike, eh?"
What am I going to do. Sleeping only brings nightmares, waking only brings
memeories, seems like I'll never escape my past. she though as she sipped
her drink.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:12 AM
Shaka cleaned up at the castle and decided to stop by the
Drunken Guar. He had grown to like the way they fixed fish there, not to
mention their beers. When he spotted Isidor and Anya at the bar, he walked
over, talons clicking on the wooden floor, and found a seat next to them.
The battlemage ordered a stout and looked at Anya for a second. Judging from
the hollows under her eyes, she was no better than when they had talked at the
Mages Guild.
Shaka wanted to tell her that he could make her nightmares go away, but he knew
it wouldn't be that simple. Maybe Nalion or even Arynel could help the Bosmer
to face her fears, even flood her with them until she grew stronger than her
nightmares.
"Nice cloak, Isidor," Shaka said. "But I think it will go better
with formal audiences at the castle. Maybe when . . ." But Shaka knew
better than to discuss Barenziah in a public house. "Could be leather or
oiled cloth would be more practical for the field. Up to you, I'll shut up
about it."
He clinked mugs with his friends. "Anybody seen the ranger? The guards
tell me Thom has been cutting a real swathe through the vamps lately."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:30 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 1 2005, 09:12 AM)
Shaka cleaned up at the castle and decided to stop by the
Drunken Guar. He had grown to like the way they fixed fish there,
not to mention their beers. When he spotted Isidor and Anya at the bar,
he walked over, talons clicking on the wooden floor, and found a seat next to
them.
The battlemage ordered a stout and looked at Anya for a second. Judging
from the hollows under her eyes, she was no better than when they had talked at
the Mages Guild.
Shaka wanted to tell her that he could make her nightmares go away, but
he knew it wouldn't be that simple. Maybe Nalion or even Arynel could
help the Bosmer to face her fears, even flood her with them until she grew
stronger than her nightmares.
"Nice cloak, Isidor," Shaka said. "But I think it will go
better with formal audiences at the castle. Maybe when . . ." But
Shaka knew better than to discuss Barenziah in a public house.
"Could be leather or oiled cloth would be more practical for the
field. Up to you, I'll shut up about it."
He clinked mugs with his friends. "Anybody seen the ranger?
The guards tell me Thom has been cutting a real swathe through the vamps
lately."
The cloaked figure sitting in a off corner of the tavern looked at the table
where Shaka, Isidor and Anya sat with curiosity. Inclining its head slightly as
if thinking to move over to them for a moment, it lifted it's mug and took a
sip.
With a smile on his face, Nalion turned back to his own thoughts.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:37 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 02:44 AM)
Walking back through town, after washing up, and pawning off her
looted possesions, Anya winded up heading to the tavern.
Sitting down next to Isisdor, she ordered a drink. "Great minds think
alike, eh?"
What am I going to do. Sleeping only brings nightmares, waking only brings
memeories, seems like I'll never escape my past. she though as she sipped
her drink.
"Yes" he said, absentmindely.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 1 2005, 03:12 AM)
Shaka cleaned up at the castle and decided to stop by the
Drunken Guar. He had grown to like the way they fixed fish there, not to
mention their beers. When he spotted Isidor and Anya at the bar, he
walked over, talons clicking on the wooden floor, and found a seat next to
them.
The battlemage ordered a stout and looked at Anya for a second. Judging
from the hollows under her eyes, she was no better than when they had talked at
the Mages Guild.
Shaka wanted to tell her that he could make her nightmares go away, but
he knew it wouldn't be that simple. Maybe Nalion or even Arynel could
help the Bosmer to face her fears, even flood her with them until she grew
stronger than her nightmares.
"Nice cloak, Isidor," Shaka said. "But I think it will go
better with formal audiences at the castle. Maybe when . . ." But
Shaka knew better than to discuss Barenziah in a public house.
"Could be leather or oiled cloth would be more practical for the
field. Up to you, I'll shut up about it."
He clinked mugs with his friends. "Anybody seen the ranger?
The guards tell me Thom has been cutting a real swathe through the vamps
lately."
"Well, I thought the armor was a bit much. Have you seen the Lady around?
I wanted to talk to her about something. But while you're here, I should give
you this." he took out the green dagger and handed it to Shaka "Thom
wanted you to have this.".
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:37 PM
Loranna sleeps through most of the morning, and wakes slowly,
blinking away tiredness from her eyes. She felt better at least she notes,
which was good, though she doesn't quite feel up for her usual morning swim.
Freshening up, Loranna checks in on the preperations for the Queen Mother's
arrival, recieving a letter bearing Lord Minsero's seal:
Dres Loranna,
As you read this, the Dowager Queen Barenziah is making her way from my domain
to yours; she should be fast on the heels of this letter.
As one who respects you, I offer this advice; do not try to decieve Barenziah.
She has eyes and ears everywhere, and she has centuries of wisdom and
experience to draw upon. She will know if you are trying to decieve her.
May your meeting with the esteemed Queen be pelasant and fruitful, and your
lands prosperous in the autunm harvest,
Dres Minsero
Loranna feels butterflies in her stomach, but she perserveres regardless; this
meeting would be interesting to say the least.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:14 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 10:37 AM)
"Well, I thought the armor was a bit much. Have you seen the Lady around?
I wanted to talk to her about something. But while you're here, I should give
you this." he took out the green dagger and handed it to Shaka "Thom
wanted you to have this.".
Shaka took the Glass dagger and turned it over in the light filtering in from
the mica windows. Whoever had crafted this one had been a true artisan. This
particular knife was more jade colored than the emerald of raw Glass, and
curved inward on the cutting edge, though not as dramatically as a crescent. It
was almost the size of a short sword, and probably could be used for clearing
brush to some extent, aside from its intended purpose.
"Damn . . . So Thom has moved on? I hope he finds whatever he's looking
for. At least the group freed him from that vampire's plots."
A nearby patron said, "Oy! Put the Glass away, mate. This ain't the Bitter
Coast."
Shaka nodded to him and put the sheathed dagger on his belt, under the
travelling cloak. "Here's to Thom," he said, and raised his tankard
with Anya and Isidor.
"Isidor, I haven't seen the Lady today. I think she slept in. The Nine
know that she deserves it after the summoning and battles lately."
Shaka was studying Anya sympathetically.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:27 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 1 2005, 12:14 PM)
Shaka took the Glass dagger and turned it over in the light
filtering in from the mica windows. Whoever had crafted this one had been
a true artisan. This particular knife was more jade colored than the
emerald of raw Glass, and curved inward on the cutting edge, though not as dramatically
as a crescent. It was almost the size of a short sword, and probably
could be used for clearing brush to some extent, aside from its intended
purpose.
"Damn . . . So Thom has moved on? I hope he finds whatever
he's looking for. At least the group freed him from that vampire's
plots."
A nearby patron said, "Oy! Put the Glass away, mate. This
ain't the Bitter Coast."
Shaka nodded to him and put the sheathed dagger on his belt, under the
travelling cloak. "Here's to Thom," he said, and raised his
tankard with Anya and Isidor.
"Isidor, I haven't seen the Lady today. I think she slept in.
The Nine know that she deserves it after the summoning and battles
lately."
Shaka was studying Anya sympathetically.
"Yes. Here's his note, if you'd like to read it." he handed it over
"I must go. If you see Loranna, give her the note, please." He rose
to his feet, dropped some gold, and left the bar in a swish of black cloak.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:48 PM
Falco awoke from his bed in the castle. Ever since that night
with the vampires he had been lounging about th castle, doing absolutely
nothing but eating and sleeping. He ros and dressed himself. He then took off
on a short stroll throughout th grounds to see what the group was up to.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:17 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 12:27 PM)
"Yes. Here's his note, if you'd like to read it." he
handed it over "I must go. If you see Loranna, give her the note,
please." He rose to his feet, dropped some gold, and left the bar in a
swish of black cloak.
"Isidor, wait ...," said Shaka, too late. I hope I haven't offended
him, he thought to himself.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:18 PM
Ahjaar walked around the town, considering her few options.
Barenziah was coming to the town for a few days, and to her knowlegde,
Barenziah was someone of very high power. Although this fact didn't really
concern her, for wether Barenziah came to the town or not, it would not effect
her. What Ahjaar was hoping to do was have a meeting with Loranna, and
hopefully she could help Ahjaar regain her memory.
Ahjaar had 550 gold left, left over from when Shaka had given her money to buy
the void salts for the summoning, and he had never asked for the change, so
Ahjaar assumed the money was now hers.
She could use the gold to buy food, equipment, and other things when she set
out from Ald Raathim to...
Ahjaar relised she had no place to go.
When she regained her memory, she was confedent that she would remeber where
she had come from.
But then again, maybe she would not want to go back to the place she first came
from. For all she knew, her home could well be in ruins...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:30 PM
The Royal Barge was quite unmistakable on the Inner Sea. A slim,
black hulled boat with mithril accents that reflect the blue of the water, its
sails were vast and as light as it was, it almost seemed to fly over the waves.
It could be seen from the topmost tower of the castle, and would clearly be
arriving within an hour or two.
The castle was alive with activity, every surface being scrubbed and buffed
while the kitchen staff prepared the feasts. Razbiah stole glances at the cake
in the pantry. It was like a totem of a foreign God, impressive and heretical.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:45 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 03:30 PM)
The Royal Barge was quite unmistakable on the Inner Sea. A
slim, black hulled boat with mithril accents that reflect the blue of the
water, its sails were vast and as light as it was, it almost seemed to fly over
the waves.
It could be seen from the topmost tower of the castle, and would clearly be
arriving within an hour or two.
The castle was alive with activity, every surface being scrubbed and buffed
while the kitchen staff prepared the feasts. Razbiah stole glances at the
cake in the pantry. It was like a totem of a foreign God, impressive and
heretical.
Reichi watched the impressive vessel approach Ald Raathim, dressed in a
expensive blue shirt and pants. His collar and the sheathed Bloodfang looked
incongrous with the expensive clothing, but he didn't much care. The Dagger Of
Senses was tucked neatly into his belt, in plain sight, and more fitting with
the otherwise noble look of his clothing. He watched the dock workers nearby,
some, like Reichi, gawked at the magnificent ship, others however began working
harder.
He turned and began walking back to the castle. No point in staying out here
for now. Meeting Barenziah when she came was Loranna and Kallen's job.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:50 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 03:30 PM)
The Royal Barge was quite unmistakable on the Inner Sea. A
slim, black hulled boat with mithril accents that reflect the blue of the
water, its sails were vast and as light as it was, it almost seemed to fly over
the waves.
It could be seen from the topmost tower of the castle, and would clearly be
arriving within an hour or two.
The castle was alive with activity, every surface being scrubbed and buffed
while the kitchen staff prepared the feasts. Razbiah stole glances at the
cake in the pantry. It was like a totem of a foreign God, impressive and
heretical.
Ahjaar saw the ship coming to the docks. She sighed. The Queen's ship, no
doubt. She went down to the beach and watched it sail in.
Ahjaar amirered the ships beatuy.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:01 PM
Up in his private abode atop the mountains overlooking Ald
Raathim Arynel caught sight of the approaching vessel. Immediately recognizing
the significance of the boat the Breton began the trek down to the city.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:15 PM
Shaka sat near Anya in a companionable silence for a while,
until he noticed a stir near the entrance to the tavern. Dockworkers were
conversing excitedly with other civilians. She's here already? thought Shaka.
He walked quickly outside the Drunken Guar. One glance at the bay sent him
sprinting for the castle. He would have used the spell Feet of Notorgo, but for
the chance of colliding with Ald Raathim's citizens.
Shaka knew he wouldn't be among the reception committee for Barenziah, but he
wanted to add a better robe to his armor, out of respect.
Once in his room, Shaka put on the rust and brown robe he had once taken from a
Telvanni and left off his pauldrons. He kept the bracers, cuirass, and greaves
though.
Shaka went outside to see the proceedings from a distance.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:53 PM
Loranna had donned her best dress for the arrival of the Queen,
all red with gold that emphesized her lovely features, and chose jewelry to
accent the outfit without drawing overmuch attention to itself. Well-made
matching shoes covered her feet and her hair was done up in the formal style -
and discretely trimmed to remove the burnt tips caused by Faydra's attack.
The butterflies in her stomach continued to flutter, but she paid them little
heed, calming herself as she met up with Kallen to go to the docks, and welcome
the Queen to Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:07 PM
The crowd on the dock cheered as a bright white figure stepped
on onto the deck on the ship and waved to them. The Queen Mother was wearing a
white gown and a matching white cloak that whipped around her in the wind, so
she seemed to be a spirit, not flesh and blood at all. The white was a marked
contrast with the dark flesh of her face, and the severe, formal style of her
silver hair.
As the ship drew closer, all could see that Barenziah was actually laughing as
the ship came into the docks. She turned the laugh into a more dignified smile,
but her eyes still held the shine of a private joke.
The red-armored royal guard prepared the ship for landing.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:11 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 05:07 PM)
The crowd on the dock cheered as a bright white figure stepped
on onto the deck on the ship and waved to them. The Queen Mother was
wearing a white gown and a matching white cloak that whipped around her in the
wind, so she seemed to be a spirit, not flesh and blood at all. The white
was a marked contrast with the dark flesh of her face, and the severe, formal
style of her silver hair.
As the ship drew closer, all could see that Barenziah was actually laughing as
the ship came into the docks. She turned the laugh into a more dignified
smile, but her eyes still held the shine of a private joke.
The red-armored royal guard prepared the ship for landing.
After leaving the tavern, Isidor made his way to the docks, and stood there,
watching the Queen disembark. She was a beautiful woman, despite her age. He
tightened his cloak and looked on.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:15 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 05:07 PM)
The crowd on the dock cheered as a bright white figure stepped
on onto the deck on the ship and waved to them. The Queen Mother was
wearing a white gown and a matching white cloak that whipped around her in the
wind, so she seemed to be a spirit, not flesh and blood at all. The white
was a marked contrast with the dark flesh of her face, and the severe, formal
style of her silver hair.
As the ship drew closer, all could see that Barenziah was actually laughing as
the ship came into the docks. She turned the laugh into a more dignified
smile, but her eyes still held the shine of a private joke.
The red-armored royal guard prepared the ship for landing.
At first, Barenziah's white outfit made Loranna's butterflies dance around a
bit; the Queen Mother reminded her slightly of her first glimpse of Allie, how
much she had been both awed and even intimidated, yet drawn to the Nord woman.
When the ship drew closer though, Loranna's butterflies quiet down; seeing
Barenziah's laughter reminded Loranna that this woman, legendary as she was,
was still a person, and one who seemed to appreciate a joke at that. Loranna's
own face became more animate, her own dignified smile showing excitement and
joy, though in the back of her mind, she wondered just what the joke might be.
Since she was in the presence of royalty, she bowed, as was proper, thankful
that she had rehearsed her manners beforehand. Upon rising, she uttered her
greeting.
"Queen Mother Barenziah, welcome to Ald Raathim," she says, raising
her voice enough for everyone to hear. "You grace us with your presence
and your beauty, Your Majesty; may your visit be joyous and welcoming."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:16 PM
Arynel, with clothes newly washed, arrived at the docks. The
Breton eyed Barenziah, but said nothing.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:28 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 05:15 PM)
Since she was in the presence of royalty, she bowed, as was
proper, thankful that she had rehearsed her manners beforehand. Upon
rising, she uttered her greeting.
"Queen Mother Barenziah, welcome to Ald Raathim," she says, raising
her voice enough for everyone to hear. "You grace us with your
presence and your beauty, Your Majesty; may your visit be joyous and
welcoming."
Barenziah kissed Loranna's cheek. "Lovely, lovely, my dear, thank you. I
cannot wait to see everything. I haven't been back here in ... oh, I shouldn't
say, but many hundreds of years ... Lead the way."
The crowd roared and applauded.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:29 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 05:16 PM)
Arynel, with clothes newly washed, arrived at the docks.
The Breton eyed Barenziah, but said nothing.
Isidor walked over to Arynel and said "What do you make of her?".
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:30 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 03:29 PM)
Isidor walked over to Arynel and said "What do you make of
her?".
Arynel acknowledged Isidor without looking.
"She is what she is," the Breton said, "and her affect on the
populace is her greatest asset."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:33 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 05:30 PM)
Arynel acknowledged Isidor without looking.
"She is what she is," the Breton said, "and her affect on the
populace is her greatest asset."
"But, is her effect good, or bad?".
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:34 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 05:28 PM)
Barenziah kissed Loranna's cheek. "Lovely, lovely, my dear,
thank you. I cannot wait to see everything. I haven't been back
here in ... oh, I shouldn't say, but many hundreds of years ... Lead the
way."
The crowd roared and applauded.
"As you wish, Your Majesty," Loranna says, feeling the crowd's
enthusiasm.
She turns, spotting Dram at the lead of the honor guard, all decked out in
ceremonial armor and taking the fact that he's a walking statue with his usual
demeanor. The guards genuflect and then stand aside, as Loranna leads the Queen
from the docks to the castle.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 03:33 PM)
"But, is her effect good, or bad?".
Arynel stood silent for a time, considering Isidor's question.
"You may know which way the wind blows," the Breton began, "but
where it comes or where it goes, those you may not."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:37 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 05:35 PM)
Arynel stood silent for a time, considering Isidor's question.
"You may know which way the wind blows," the Breton began, "but
where it comes or where it goes, those you may not."
"Is she the wind, or what blows it?" Isidor arches his eyebrows, and
looks at Arynel, a glimmer of a grin on his face.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:39 PM
I don't know what amusements you have planned, if
any," Barenziah whispered to Loranna as they made their way through the
cheering crowd toward Castle Daruhn. "But I would appreciate some time to
compose myself. My barge is very comfortable, but the journey is fatiguing. And
I'm obviously dressed for a crowd, not for a quiet night at the castle.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:41 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 03:37 PM)
"Is she the wind, or what blows it?" Isidor arches his
eyebrows, and looks at Arynel, a glimmer of a grin on his face.
Arynel ignored the question.
"Shall we wait by the docks with the crowd, or follow along after the
source of commotion?" The Breton asked, before turning around and heading
off after Loranna and Barenziah, though intentionally keeping a good distance
behind.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 05:41 PM)
Arynel ignored the question.
"Shall we wait by the docks with the crowd, or follow along after the
source of commotion?" The Breton asked, before turning around and
heading off after Loranna and Barenziah, though intentionally keeping a good
distance behind.
Isidor followed him, slightly annoyed.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 05:39 PM)
I don't know what amusements you have planned, if
any," Barenziah whispered to Loranna as they made their way through the
cheering crowd toward Castle Daruhn. "But I would appreciate some time to
compose myself. My barge is very comfortable, but the journey is
fatiguing. And I'm obviously dressed for a crowd, not for a quiet night
at the castle.
"We made a room ready for you, Your Majesty," Loranna whispers back,
thankful for Kallen's foresight. "Feel free to rest and compose yourself
as long as you need. The feast is not for a few hours hence. If you like,
please feel free to peruse our library as well, or to enjoy the quiet of the
herb garden."
In the depths of the crowd, Egalius Soccitus strains to get a good view.
"Snow white and rose red," he chuckles. "They make a good pair -
wonder if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Ah well."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 05:45 PM)
We made a room ready for you, Your Majesty," Loranna
whispers back, thankful for Kallen's foresight. "Feel free to rest
and compose yourself as long as you need. The feast is not for a few
hours hence. If you like, please feel free to peruse our library as well,
or to enjoy the quiet of the herb garden.
"Thank you, dear lady Loranna. Oh, things haven't changed here in three
hundred years, not one bit," Barenziah beamed. "It's just lovely
here. I only wish this old body could keep up with me still, or I'd take a
running leap right into the bay, the way I used to."
Kallen guided the Dowager Queen and her servants to her room.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:04 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 06:01 PM)
Thank you, dear lady Loranna. Oh, things haven't
changed here in three hundred years, not one bit," Barenziah beamed.
"It's just lovely here. I only wish this old body could keep up with
me still, or I'd take a running leap right into the bay, the way I used to.
Kallen guided the Dowager Queen and her servants to her room.
Loranna gets a thoughtful look on her face as Barenziah leaves; she turns to
see to the crowd's entertainments, though when she gets a chance she slips off
to her rooms to look for something ...
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 05:45 PM)
Isidor followed him, slightly annoyed.
Shaka fell in with Isidor. "Looks as if you're dressed for today after
all," said Shaka. "I hope I wasn't sounding off too much back at the
tavern."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 1 2005, 06:13 PM)
Shaka fell in with Isidor. "Looks as if you're
dressed for today after all," said Shaka. "I hope I wasn't
sounding off too much back at the tavern."
"No, not at all." he claps Shaka on the shoulder.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 01:24 AM
*...the Inn of Ald Raathim...One wakes, and prepares to make his
way off to find some food...Ami and Sona are already awake and asking where
they can buy some bread...the wolf Trefist is currently being held by the Elf
Uniqua...Rurio seems to be lost in space, and Olmicrin is picking fleas off his
back...*
Well it wasn't the greatest of rest, but it will do...my hand looks
terrible, even the Healers couldn't stop it from scarring I guess, hmm, I
wonder how long it'll take the Shehai to heal...
*...One's thought's are interupted by the voices of two women fighting with a
serving girl, over the loaf of Saltrice wheat bread she carries on her
platter...*
"C'mon 20 Drakes should be more then enough...please" Ami pleads
"Look Miss, I'm truly sorry but this is Dres Loranna's, specially
requested bread...it comes all the way from Lord Darius of Cyrodiil, not to
mention the gigantic Nord that was guarding it..." the serving girl states
"...so it's not for sell..."
"I know who Lord Darius is...and the Nord you speak of is called
Harg" Ami replies "...say...your that serving girl from the
Hearthfire Ball!! I knew you looked familiar...your the one that hid in the
closet from the green bird-like thing..."
"Ok,ok,ok...Dres Loranna's gonna have my head for this...here!!"
*...the serving girl breaks the loaf in half and gives it to Ami, Sona pays her
and she departs...*
"Now remember, not a word to anyone...and watch walking past that
Nord!!"
*..as the two smooth talk their way to breakfast One remains silently behind
them...*
"I thought I heard your voice"
*...Ami's startled but all around surprised to see One...after exchanging hugs
and getting slapped in the face for trying to be a hero, the Trio set at a
small table in the corner...*
"What happened to your hand Master One!!" Ami shrieks
"Ran into a spot of trouble...Vampire of course...it's my Shehai I'm
concerned with"
*...One attempts to form his Shehai...it flickers...then eventually dies
out...*
"See...by the way who's this?"
"Well you see...it's..." Ami starts
"Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Sonaterra Vivianis Illustria,
Enchantress extradonaire...but my friends call me Sona...and you must be One,
I've heard so little about you" Sona states
"My your a bubbly one aren't you?"
"I've been called worse..." Sona replies "...so whats the deal
with that Staff?"
"This...it's called the Shifting Staff...it's said to have a hundred
forms...although I've only mastered 99 of these"
"And that rather nasty looking cut on your hand?" Sona asks
"...a Shehai...which seems to be non-functioning"
"...is that all? Here let me see" Sona says
*...One reluctantly hands over his Staff...*
"Now your hand..." Sona asks
*...As One gives her his hand he can feel the warmth of a Spell passing through
him...Sona then takes out an old Bracelet and what appears to be shattered Gem
stones...she says the incantation which causes the glove to glow a bright
red...One agains feels heat, only this time way more intense...in the split
second it burns the heat recedes and his Staff glows a brilliant Blue...*
"Well, theres not alot I can about your Shehai right now, I'm really not
prepared...but if you come across the ingredients sometime soon I might be able
to help you" Sona said
"...And my hand?"
"Oh that, well since you can't use your Shehai, I transfered your Shehais
energy into the Staff...it should make it a great deal stronger" Sona
explains
"...You've done this before?" Ami asks
"Well yeah, as far as transfering Magickas goes...Shehais on the other
hand" Sona starts
"Wait...so you dont know what your doing? Where the hell did you find her
Ami?"
"In Solsthiem..." Ami replies "...say Master One, did you know
Loranna is a member of House Dres now?"
"No...actually I didn't know that, if she plays her cards right she might
very well be running House Dres soon"
"What do you mean?" Sona inquires
*...One explains to the pair about his Recalling experience and how he happened
across Rurio...he spends quite some time explaining...*
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 1 2005, 02:15 PM)
Shaka sat near Anya in a companionable silence for a while,
until he noticed a stir near the entrance to the tavern. Dockworkers were
conversing excitedly with other civilians. She's here already? thought
Shaka.
He walked quickly outside the Drunken Guar. One glance at the bay sent
him sprinting for the castle. He would have used the spell Feet of
Notorgo, but for the chance of colliding with Ald Raathim's citizens.
Shaka knew he wouldn't be among the reception committee for Barenziah, but he
wanted to add a better robe to his armor, out of respect.
Once in his room, Shaka put on the rust and brown robe he had once taken from a
Telvanni and left off his pauldrons. He kept the bracers, cuirass, and
greaves though.
Shaka went outside to see the proceedings from a distance.
Watching Shaka leave, she wondered what had caught his attention. Looking
outside herself, she just stared in wonderment. I've heard people talking,
but I didn't realize it was now. Why doesn't anyone make sure I know these
things before hand.
Running back to her room as well, she quickly skimmed through closet. Her
attention was caught by a slim, white robe, with flower patterns stichted along
the chest and sides. At least they were kind enough to leave me somehting to
wear.
Grumbling, as she didn't care to much for dignitaries of any sort, she stripped
her armor, and put on the dress. Throwing some perfume on, and thanking the
Nine she had thought to wash up beofre going to the bar at least, she hurried
back to the docks, and caught up with the rest of the group.
Mumbling next to Shaka, she commented quietly, "You know, people could
mention before hand when we have queens visiting."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:15 AM
Barenziah dressed for dinner in a flowing rose-colored gown. Not
too formal. She even loosened some of her hair, letting silver curls drop to
frame her face.
Then she stepped out onto the balcony, and began pulling at a heavy urn of
flowers. Inch by inch, it began to move.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 07:40 PM)
Grumbling, as she didn't care to much for dignitaries of any
sort, she stripped her armor, and put on the dress. Throwing some perfume on,
and thanking the Nine she had thought to wash up beofre going to the bar at
least, she hurried back to the docks, and caught up with the rest of the group.
Mumbling next to Shaka, she commented quietly, "You know, people could
mention before hand when we have queens visiting."
Shaka squeezed her hand for a second. "Sorry, Anya. I think everyone was
caught off guard by this a little; I thought we had a few more days yet. Nice
dress, by the way."
"You've heard of the Queen Mother, Barenziah then I assume . . . ."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:26 AM
Loranna returns to the castle, having stopped spoken with the
enchanter at the Mage Guild regarding a special request. She would have asked
Slyvos, but since the summoning of Faydra, her fiance had been severely
depleted, even more so than she had; another reminder of how powerful and
dangerous magic could be sometimes.
"We'll save you some cake," Loranna had promised Slyvos with a kiss
to his cheek, satisfying herself that he was recovering well. And so she had
gone to take care of some business, while letting the Queen rest.
On her way back, she inquires of her servants, "Has the Queen Mother come
out of her chambers yet?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 08:26 PM)
On her way back, she inquires of her servants, "Has the
Queen Mother come out of her chambers yet?"
"No, my Lady, but I seen her ..." the servant girl lowered her voice
to a whisper. "Climbing around the balcony, moving things around!
It was most peculiar!"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 08:37 PM)
No, my Lady, but I seen her ..." the servant girl
lowered her voice to a whisper. Climbing around the balcony, moving
things around! It was most peculiar!"
"Really?" Loranna's tone betrays curiosity. "Wonder why ...
thank you, dear."
Eyebrows raised, Loranna heads for the balcony. " ... Your Majesty?"
she asks, "Do you need a hand?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:53 AM
During the proceedings, the Breton Arynel went this place and
that, taking note of goings on and anything of interest.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 08:47 PM)
Really?" Loranna's tone betrays
curiosity. "Wonder why ... thank you, dear.
Eyebrows raised, Loranna heads for the balcony. " ... Your
Majesty?" she asks, "Do you need a hand?"
Barenziah smiles at Loranna's approach. "I almost have it."
With a slight grunt, she moved the flower pot another inch.
Using a handkerchief, she wipes the dirt away from the stone beneath, revealing
the letters "SY."
"I carved those there a very, very long time before you were born, when I
was a foolish young queen in love," Barenziah smiled. "My little iron
dagger broke before I finished his name."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 08:55 PM)
Barenziah smiles at Loranna's approach. "I almost
have it."
With a slight grunt, she moved the flower pot another inch.
Using a handkerchief, she wipes the dirt away from the stone beneath, revealing
the letters "SY."
"I carved those there a very, very long time before you were born, when I
was a foolish young queen in love," Barenziah smiled. "My little iron
dagger broke before I finished his name."
Loranna looks down at the letters and smiles. "Alas, the spirit was
willing but the iron was brittle," she says. "I remember doing that
when I was a girl, though I carved the letters in a table post."
Her grin turns wry. "Got a good scolding for that one from the innkeep,
and the lad was gone two days later."
She sighs a bit, then says "Dinner should be ready shortly, Your Majesty;
I hear the desert simply must be seen to be believed ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 09:00 PM)
Her grin turns wry. "Got a good scolding for that one
from the innkeep, and the lad was gone two days later."
"That indeed is the great advantage to being queen," Barenziah
smiled. "Though my husband did scold me for it. He thought it was silly
and unbecoming. And I loved him the more for being so grumpy and ridiculous.
That is how it is. When you love a man, his greatest faults are the most
appealing things about it ... Your lover is a Khajiit, yes?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 08:53 PM)
During the proceedings, the Breton Arynel went this place and
that, taking note of goings on and anything of interest.
Isidor follows the Breton, a few steps behind.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 09:03 PM)
That indeed is the great advantage to being queen,"
Barenziah smiled. "Though my husband did scold me for it. He thought
it was silly and unbecoming. And I loved him the more for being so grumpy
and ridiculous. That is how it is. When you love a man, his
greatest faults are the most appealing things about it ... Your lover is a
Khajiit, yes?
Loranna's expression returns to a pleasant grin. "Yes, indeed; I don't
know what I'd do if Slyvos was anyone other than himself, faults and all ...
and he's a Khajiit, yes, though he wasn't always so. His background is a bit
complex."
"Had you ever met my late husband, Your Majesty?" Loranna asks.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 09:12 PM)
Loranna's expression returns to a pleasant grin.
"Yes, indeed; I don't know what I'd do if Slyvos was anyone other than
himself, faults and all ... and he's a Khajiit, yes, though he wasn't always
so. His background is a bit complex."
"Had you ever met my late husband, Your Majesty?" Loranna asks.
Isidor walks idly by the balcony, after hearing voices.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 09:12 PM)
"Had you ever met my late husband, Your Majesty?"
Loranna asks.
"I knew Jazbet, yes," smiled Barenziah fondly, taking Loranna's hand.
"And I've familiarized myself with Slyvos's situation. Let's eat, and
discuss these matters of the heart on a full stomach."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 09:18 PM)
I knew Jazbet, yes," smiled Barenziah fondly, taking
Loranna's hand. "And I've familiarized myself with Slyvos's
situation. Let's eat, and discuss these matters of the heart on a full
stomach.
"Fair enough," Loranna says, turning and seeing Isidor. "Isidor,
well met," she says. "Your Majesty, may I present Isidor, formerly of
Dagon Fel, who has fought with valor at my side on several occasions."
"We were just heading to dinner," Loranna tells Isidor.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 09:22 PM)
Fair enough," Loranna says, turning and seeing
Isidor. "Isidor, well met," she says. "Your Majesty,
may I present Isidor, formerly of Dagon Fel, who has fought with valor at my
side on several occasions.
"We were just heading to dinner," Loranna tells Isidor.
Isidor bows, and says "A pleasure to meet you, your majesty. Dinner, you
say? Well, that should be quite an intresting feast, indeed." he walks
down the stairs.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:25 AM
The Breton Arynel stopped beside Isidor and nodded his head to Barenziah, but
said nothing.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 09:25 PM)
The Breton Arynel stopped beside Isidor and nodded his head to
Barenziah, but said nothing.
Isidor looked at the Breton, surprised.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 07:33 PM)
Isidor looked at the Breton, surprised.
"Surely those eyes have seem more worthy sites than a humble Breton?"
Arynel asked Isidor.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 09:37 PM)
"Surely those eyes have seem more worthy sites than a
humble Breton?" Arynel asked Isidor.
"Never have they seen a "humble" Breton snub a queen."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:39 AM
Barenziah smiles to the newcomers. "Pleased to meet
you."
Kallen had transformed the dining room, filling it with flowers. The glass and
silver gleamed in the candlelight.
The red-armored knights raised their glasses at their entrance: "Long live
Helseth! Long live Barenziah! Long live Loranna! Blessings be on
Morrowind!"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 07:38 PM)
Never have they seen a "humble" Breton snub a
queen.
Arynel opened his mouth as if to speak, but the Breton promptly snapped it shut
again.
“Sharp as an axe, Nord.”
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 09:43 PM)
Arynel opened his mouth as if to speak, but the Breton promptly
snapped it shut again.
“Sharp as an axe, Nord.”
Isidor winked, and followed the group into the dining room.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 09:39 PM)
Barenziah smiles to the newcomers. "Pleased to meet
you."
Kallen had transformed the dining room, filling it with flowers. The
glass and silver gleamed in the candlelight.
The red-armored knights raised their glasses at their entrance: "Long live
Helseth! Long live Barenziah! Long live Loranna! Blessings be
on Morrowind!"
Loranna's grin had become just a touch strained; she knew Arynel was Arynel but
the exchange between him and Isidor caught her slightly flat-footed. However,
Barenziah did not seem to mind, and Loranna reminded herself that Minsero
warned her Barenziah knew everything; probably she already knew of Arynel and
something of his manner from her informants.
Kallen had done an incredible job, as always; the dining room was splendid, and
even the Royal Guards looked less overtly threatening and more relaxed.
When they approach the table, Loranna raises her glass. "To the Queen
Mother and her beloved children, to Morrowind and to prosperity to our
lands," she says, toasting Barenziah and the assembled company. "And
to those who protect these precious things with courage and honor."
She waits for Barenziah to seat herself before sitting down, enjoying the
festive atmosphere. She wonders what Razbiah has prepared for them today ...
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 09:48 PM)
Loranna's grin had become just a touch strained; she knew Arynel
was Arynel but the exchange between him and Isidor caught her slightly
flat-footed. However, Barenziah did not seem to mind, and Loranna
reminded herself that Minsero warned her Barenziah knew everything; probably
she already knew of Arynel and something of his manner from her informants.
Kallen had done an incredible job, as always; the dining room was splendid, and
even the Royal Guards looked less overtly threatening and more relaxed.
When they approach the table, Loranna raises her glass. "To the
Queen Mother and her beloved children, to Morrowind and to prosperity to our
lands," she says, toasting Barenziah and the assembled company.
"And to those who protect these precious things with courage and
honor."
She waits for Barenziah to seat herself before sitting down, enjoying the
festive atmosphere. She wonders what Razbiah has prepared for them today
...
Isidor raises his glass, and looks around at the table. Arynel seemed deep in
thought, and Isidor smirked slightly.,
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:51 AM
Meanwhile Falco was in his room calmly readying himself for the
feast. He polished his scales till they glittered, sharpened his claws, trimmed
his spines and the hundred and one other things argonians do when preparing for
a formal event. His final action was to straighten the wrinkles from his
clothes and remove his hat. He descended down the stairs looking his absolute
best.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:53 AM
Fire, Twilights, Blood, they all crossed trhough Anya's eyes as
she laid on her bed with her eyes closed. What is haunting me?
A sharp rap on the door caused her to jump, "What do you want?"
"I was told to let you know that dinner is ready and Mi'lady requested
your presence as well." a servant answered.
Requested my presence? Is that what she said or just a simple servant
sounding polite? Anya thought.
Looking in the mirror, she released her hair from her customary tight bun, and
let the curly, blonde locks fall down. Brushing out a few knots, she hurried to
the Dining Room where she saw a few others already gothered.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 09:48 PM)
She waits for Barenziah to seat herself before sitting down,
enjoying the festive atmosphere. She wonders what Razbiah has prepared
for them today ...
Barenziah raised her glass and also gave a cheer, "To freedom!"
The assembled company roared along with each toast.
Razbiah's feast began to come out. It was beautifully presented, undoubtedly
with Thianas's influence. Usually, it was a symphony of grays and beiges, but
not today. The taste, Loranna could tell just by looking at it, was going to be
Razbiah's usual. Healthy and bland.
"I have been told," Barenziah said to Loranna after all had been
seated. "That this food will make me live another 500 years."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 09:51 PM)
Meanwhile Falco was in his room calmly readying himself for the
feast. He polished his scales till they glittered, sharpened his claws, trimmed
his spines and the hundred and one other things argonians do when preparing for
a formal event. His final action was to straighten the wrinkles from his
clothes and remove his hat. He descended down the stairs looking his absolute
best.
Isidor watches as falco enters the dining room, looking, or thinking he looks,
as fine as the queen herself. He glances over at Loranna, who has a bemused
look on her face.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:58 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 07:56 PM)
"I have been told," Barenziah said to Loranna after all had been
seated. "That this food will make me live another 500 years."
"Only a fly's life, that will seem," Arynel whispered, chuckling to
himself.
The Breton eyed the food hungrily.
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 09:53 PM)
Looking in the mirror, she released her hair from her customary
tight bun, and let the curly, blonde locks fall down. Brushing out a few knots,
she hurried to the Dining Room where she saw a few others already gothered.
Shaka was already seated and waiting for the last few guests to arrive. He
smiled slightly when Falco arrived fashionably late, and was glad to see that
Anya had shown up after all. I don't usually see her hair down, he thought.
Hearing a toast to Helseth had been a little difficult, but Shaka knew when to
be diplomatic. It had been a long time since he had attended a feast this
sumptuous too. He surveyed Loranna's companions who were seated down the length
of the table, glad to see that they were all able to get together for something
other than battle or a tavern crawl. Loranna and Barenziah were seated at the
head of the table, of course.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:00 AM
Falco and a few other stragglers hurried into the dining area
where the feast had already commenced. Falco pulled p one of the last chairs
and sat. Incidentally there was another empty chair next to him and at first he
cared not who sat near him. He then noticed Anya enter the room. With one look
at her Falco motioned the Bosmer to sit with him. "Anya, care to sit next
to me?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 09:58 PM)
"Only a fly's life, that will seem," Arynel whispered,
chuckling to himself.
The Breton eyed the food hungrily.
Isidor hears Arynel's comment, and moves over a seat, to sit next to him.
"Not to fond of the wind, are you Arynel?".
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 08:00 PM)
With one look at her Falco motioned the Bosmer to sit with him.
"Anya, care to sit next to me?"
"Why thank you Falco, not planing to filch my food are you." she
commented with a wink. "My, you're looking fine today, methinks an
argonian has much more personal care to do than a mere girl."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 09:56 PM)
Barenziah raised her glass and also gave a cheer, "To
freedom!"
The assembled company roared along with each toast.
Razbiah's feast began to come out. It was beautifully presented,
undoubtedly with Thianas's influence. Usually, it was a symphony of grays
and beiges, but not today. The taste, Loranna could tell just by looking
at it, was going to be Razbiah's usual. Healthy and bland.
"I have been told," Barenziah said to Loranna after all had been
seated. "That this food will make me live another 500 years."
"Maybe six even," Loranna smiles. "Our chef is uniquely
talented."
She was impressed with the spread; Thianas's influence made Razbiah's cooking
visually appealing. Hopefully Barenziah wouldn't mind the somewhat basic
flavor.
She helps herself to the food, as minstrels begin playing cheerful airs.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 08:02 PM)
Isidor hears Arynel's comment, and moves over a seat, to sit
next to him. "Not to fond of the wind, are you Arynel?".
Arynel sat silently for a moment, as if considering.
"I believe delegations of respect to be generally arbitrary," the
Breton said at last, quietly to Isidor, "mortally devised - but she has
skill besides."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 06:02 PM)
Why thank you Falco, not planing to filch my food are
you." she commented with a wink. "My, you're looking fine today,
methinks an argonian has much more personal care to do than a mere girl.
Falco smiled with a twinkle in his eye. "Of course not m'dear. I wouldn't
think of filching your food, just Isidor's. My you're looking astounding
tonight, even more than usual."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:09 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 10:06 PM)
Arynel sat silently for a moment, as if considering.
"I believe delegations of respect to be generally arbitrary," the
Breton said at last, quietly to Isidor, "mortally devised - but she has
skill besides."
"Do you believe she is deserving of the respect?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 10:05 PM)
Maybe six even," Loranna smiles. "Our chef
is uniquely talented.
She was impressed with the spread; Thianas's influence made Razbiah's cooking
visually appealing. Hopefully Barenziah wouldn't mind the somewhat basic
flavor.
She helps herself to the food, as minstrels begin playing cheerful airs.
"You're lucky in your staff, my Lady Loranna," Barenziah said, waving
away her taster. "Obviously Dram keeps you safe, Kallen keeps you
organized, and Razbiah keeps you healthy." Barenziah swallowed her first
bite of the food. "And not too fat."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 08:09 PM)
Do you believe she is deserving of the respect?
"As surely as is the smallest child," Arynel answered, before taking
a bite of food.
The Breton chewed softly, paying attention to the proceedings.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:15 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 08:07 PM)
Falco smiled with a twinkle in his eye. "Of course not
m'dear. I wouldn't think of filching your food, just Isidor's. My you're
looking astounding tonight, even more than usual."
"Heehee, it's like my mother said a while back, let down your hair and
you'll have the most hardened warrior swooning." Smiling coyly,
"Don't worry, I was planning on filching the food of whoever was sitting
next to me. It's hard to break years of habit, as you should know."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 06:15 PM)
Heehee, it's like my mother said a while back, let down
your hair and you'll have the most hardened warrior swooning." Smiling
coyly, "Don't worry, I was planning on filching the food of whoever was
sitting next to me. It's hard to break years of habit, as you should
know.
"Oh well thats good, because you can filch back the food I took from your
plate."
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 10:15 PM)
Heehee, it's like my mother said a while back, let down
your hair and you'll have the most hardened warrior swooning." Smiling
coyly, "Don't worry, I was planning on filching the food of whoever was
sitting next to me. It's hard to break years of habit, as you should
know.
A servant took a note to Anya. "Looking good, elf," it read.
"Who's the fop?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 10:11 PM)
You're lucky in your staff, my Lady Loranna,"
Barenziah said, waving away her taster. "Obviously Dram keeps you safe,
Kallen keeps you organized, and Razbiah keeps you healthy." Barenziah
swallowed her first bite of the food. "And not too fat.
"We get a lot of excersice around here," Loranna jokes. "It
helps keep us in shape. But yes; I've been very fortunate in having good people
to work for me."
She catches Dram's eye and smiles, and the formally-armored Dunmer nods, his
eyes returning to watching the room like a hawk and being everywhere at once.
Loranna takes another bite of her food; as far as Razbiah's cooking went, it
was actually excellent - which meant it was astoundingly healthful and bland
enough in its blandness to not be overwhelmingly tasteless.
She almost asks about Helseth but refrains, not thinking it proper to bring up
at dinner.
"If I may, Your Majesty, what news have you heard from the Imperial
City?" Loranna asks.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 08:17 PM)
Oh well thats good, because you can filch back the food I
took from your plate.
"You're lucky I like you." she smiled, sneaking in some pepper into
his bread as she took back her food.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 1 2005, 08:18 PM)
A servant took a note to Anya. "Looking good,
elf," it read. "Who's the fop?"
Hehe. She showed Falco the note.
Grabbing the servant, she told him to send this one to Shaka: "Jealous of
the shiny, young rip, you old dog?" She smiled at him and flicked her
hair.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:27 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 10:11 PM)
"As surely as is the smallest child," Arynel answered,
before taking a bite of food.
The Breton chewed softly, paying attention to the proceedings.
"Surely, she is more deserving of respect then a child? Perhaps you are
jealous, Arynel." Isidor's eyes smiled, slightly.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 10:22 PM)
"If I may, Your Majesty, what news have you heard from the
Imperial City?" Loranna asks.
"I have not been intimately involved in imperial politics for some decades
now," Barenziah replied. "My friend Ocato tells me that it is business
as usual there ... and my spies concur. Why do you ask?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 08:27 PM)
"Surely, she is more deserving of respect then a child?
Perhaps you are jealous, Arynel." Isidor's eyes smiled, slightly.
Arynel looked Isidor in the eye.
"Would you make my temple better stoned?" The Breton asked, before
returning to his plate.
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 10:25 PM)
"You're lucky I like you." she smiled, sneaking in
some pepper into his bread as she took back her food.
Hehe. She showed Falco the note.
Grabbing the servant, she told him to send this one to Shaka: "Jealous of
the shiny, young rip, you old dog?" She smiled at him and flicked her
hair.
Shaka pretended to grab his chest. You wound me, madam, he mouthed back,
smiling.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 06:25 PM)
"You're lucky I like you." she smiled, sneaking in
some pepper into his bread as she took back her food.
Hehe. She showed Falco the note.
Grabbing the servant, she told him to send this one to Shaka: "Jealous of
the shiny, young rip, you old dog?" She smiled at him and flicked her
hair.
Falco let loose a loud laugh when he saw the note. He spoke to the servant just
before he left. "Tell the sender, that the fop is none other than Falco
Redflash. Send him my best regards."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 10:28 PM)
Arynel looked Isidor in the eye.
"Would you make my temple better stoned?" The Breton asked,
before returning to his plate.
"No, but you seem to want it better stoned."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 08:29 PM)
No, but you seem to want it better stoned.
Arynel nodded his head.
"You fail to recognize my allusion," the Breton said, "which is
no suprise. You're sharp, but you haven't cut me just yet."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:33 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 10:31 PM)
Arynel nodded his head.
"You fail to recognize my allusion," the Breton said, "which is
no suprise. You're sharp, but you haven't cut me just yet."
"Or, have you not made your questions sharp enough?".
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 1 2005, 08:28 PM)
Shaka pretended to grab his chest. You wound me, madam, he
mouthed back, smiling.
Anya watched his acting, and blew him a kiss when he finished.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 08:29 PM)
Falco let loose a loud laugh when he saw the note. He spoke to
the servant just before he left. "Tell the sender, that the fop is none
other than Falco Redflash. Send him my best regards."
"Hey now, you fop, play nice." She teased.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 1 2005, 10:28 PM)
I have not been intimately involved in imperial politics
for some decades now," Barenziah replied. "My friend Ocato tells me
that it is business as usual there ... and my spies concur. Why do you
ask?
"Mostly curious if things had changed much recently," Loranna admits.
The conversations from her companions were making Loranna work at keeping her
eyebrows from goign up every few moments; it was interesting, to say the least,
listening to what they had to say.
Loranna and Barenziah talk a bit more, the topic changing to Ald Raathim's last
harvest and projections on how the autumn harvest will be.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 08:33 PM)
"Or, have you not made your questions sharp enough?".
The Breton leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes, as if searching for a
fleeting thought.
Arynel began to recite:
Then Vivec left the mystics of the Number Room and went back to the space
that was not a space. From the Provisional House he looked into the middle
world to find the sixth monster, called City-Face. He was vexed when he could
not find it and went back to the Mourning Hold in secret anger, killing a
mystic that asked about higher order.
Nerevar, the Hortator, witnessed this and said, 'Why do this, milord? The mystics
look to you for guidance. They work to make your temple better stoned.'
Vivec said, 'No one knows what I am.'
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:38 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 06:34 PM)
Anya watched his acting, and blew him a kiss when he finished.
"Hey now, you fop, play nice." She teased.
Falco smirked. "Falco Redflash, Fop. Has a bit of a ring to
it."" He said to himself. He took a piece of bread, wich had what he
assumed was a bit of seasoning on it. He was wrong. The pepper burned his
tounge horribly and Falco barely conatained his surprised yelp of pain.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:38 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 10:35 PM)
The Breton leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes, as if
searching for a fleeting thought.
Arynel began to recite:
Then Vivec left the mystics of the Number Room and went back to the space
that was not a space. From the Provisional House he looked into the middle
world to find the sixth monster, called City-Face. He was vexed when he could
not find it and went back to the Mourning Hold in secret anger, killing a
mystic that asked about higher order.
Nerevar, the Hortator, witnessed this and said, 'Why do this, milord? The
mystics look to you for guidance. They work to make your temple better stoned.'
Vivec said, 'No one knows what I am.'
Isidor smiled, then said:
Ot tup eht eslaf dog no lairt
Si nosaer, dna ton nosaert
Tub rof slatrom ot egduj eht enivid
Neve fi no reH ym noinipo sedivid
Si eht yrev tsehgieh fo ssendam
Hcihw I nac ekamnu sa ti si edam.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:40 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 08:38 PM)
Isidor smiled, then said:
Ot tup eht eslaf dog no lairt
Si nosaer, dna ton nosaert
Tub rof slatrom ot egduj eht enivid
Neve fi no reH ym noinipo sedivid
Si eht yrev tsehgieh fo ssendam
Hcihw I nac ekamnu sa ti si edam.
Arynel nodded.
"Are you a worshipper of the mad one?" The Breton inquired.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:40 AM
Ald Raathim: Tris
There seemed to be something happening at the castle. He should watch, he
should get his bearings before going Inside, but if he didn't rest soon he
would faint, and if he fainted here, he would fall, and if he fell... well,
that wasn't even worth thinking about.
Tris pushed his way into his old room, and leaned against the wall. The room
smelled different. All scents seemed stronger right now; his ears were ringing.
Was it an Argonian he smelled?
After several long moments, he was able to uncork a small vial and drink it. He
wiped his mouth, bared his teeth at the mirror, watched the red disappear from
the whites of his eyes. He had come a long way.
To Oblivion and back, people said sometimes, when they meant they had gone far
and endured much. Well, he had gone far past Oblivion. Oblivion was just a stop
on the way.
He glanced at the room, which was neat, with a hat lying on the bed. Definitely
an Argonian. And a fop, by the looks of things. Tris wondered who had joined
the group since he had last been here.
Outside the room he saw no one he recognized. There was definitely something
going on, a formal event, by the sound of it. He should slip outside and
investigate before walking into an unfamiliar situation. But he was oh, so
tired. Instead he changed into better clothes - the ones he was wearing were
travel-stained - washed in the basin - and brushed his hair.
The sound of the first step he took startled him. He tapped his foot on the stone
floor again to be sure.
"Huh," he said, out loud.
Outside the dining room he met a Dunmer servant girl he liked, who liked him.
She was busy, but he greeted her with a smile.
"Private party?" he said. "Or did someone just forget to send me
an invitation?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 10:40 PM)
Arynel nodded.
"Are you a worshipper of the mad one?" The Breton inquired.
"No, but as you were quoting the wisdom of a mad god, I figured I should
have as well."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 08:38 PM)
Falco smirked. "Falco Redflash, Fop. Has a bit of a ring to
it."" He said to himself. He took a piece of bread, wich had what he
assumed was a bit of seasoning on it. He was wrong. The pepper burned his
tounge horribly and Falco barely conatained his surprised yelp of pain.
"A nice ring indeed." she answered, smirking coyly. She picked up her
fork, but dropped it as she felt a pain go through her shoulder. Rubbing it for
a minute, she used her right arm instead. Trying to not let it interfere with a
nice evening, she continued smiling as she ate.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 08:41 PM)
No, but as you were quoting the wisdom of a mad god, I
figured I should have as well.
Arynel nodded.
"Earlier I asked whether you sought to make my temple better stoned,"
the Breton explained, "and now I have given you the source, so that you
may know my meaning."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:45 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 10:43 PM)
Arynel nodded.
"Earlier I asked whether you sought to make my temple better stoned,"
the Breton explained, "and now I have given you the source, so that you
may know my meaning."
"Do you agree with Vivec's words? The mystics tried purely to help, but
Vivec smote them. Are these the words of a wise man?".
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 1 2005, 10:40 PM)
Ald Raathim: Tris
Outside the dining room he met a Dunmer servant girl he liked, who liked him.
She was busy, but he greeted her with a smile.
"Private party?" he said. "Or did someone just forget to
send me an invitation?"
The Dunmer girl's eyes widen in surprise, as she says "You! Where have you
been, you foolish Breton? We haven't seen you in - what, two months now?"
Then, she ducks, as if a little ashamed at her outburst. "Only the Queen
Mother herself is here right now," she says, "and smiling as though
Razbiah's cooking was the best thing she tasted no less ... hurry, smooth those
wrinkles out of your clothes and brush your hair; there's still some seats open
I think and you might be able to get in without being too noticed ..."
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 10:43 PM)
"A nice ring indeed." she answered, smirking coyly.
She picked up her fork, but dropped it as she felt a pain go through her
shoulder. Rubbing it for a minute, she used her right arm instead. Trying to
not let it interfere with a nice evening, she continued smiling as she ate.
Shaka's smile faded when he saw Anya was still having trouble with her left
shoulder. I promised her we'd check with the mages, he reminded himself. Maybe
after the dinner and whatever other events might be planned.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 06:43 PM)
"A nice ring indeed." she answered, smirking coyly.
She picked up her fork, but dropped it as she felt a pain go through her
shoulder. Rubbing it for a minute, she used her right arm instead. Trying to
not let it interfere with a nice evening, she continued smiling as she ate.
Falco saw when she winced and dropped her fork then rubbed the shoulder. He put
his hand on her shoulder and asked, "Is something wrong?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 08:45 PM)
"Do you agree with Vivec's words? The mystics tried purely
to help, but Vivec smote them. Are these the words of a wise man?".
Arynel eyed Isidor closely.
"Do you know not who you speak?" The Breton asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:48 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 10:46 PM)
Arynel eyed Isidor closely.
"Do you know not who you speak?" The Breton asked.
"I know of who I speak, and to who I speak."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:49 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 1 2005, 08:46 PM)
Shaka's smile faded when he saw Anya was still having trouble
with her left shoulder. I promised her we'd check with the mages, he
reminded himself. Maybe after the dinner and whatever other events might
be planned.
Looking at Shaka, she shook her head. It's nothing important. Don't worry
yourself.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 08:46 PM)
Falco saw when she winced and dropped her fork then rubbed the
shoulder. He put his hand on her shoulder and asked, "Is something wrong?"
"It's ok, just something that's... preoccupied me for the last week or
so."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 06:49 PM)
Lookinb at Shaka, she shook her head. It's nothing important.
Don't worry yourself.
"It's ok, just something that's... preoccupied me for the last week or
so."
He knew it was more than she claimed but he decided not to press the issue.
"So what areyour opinions on Barenziah?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 09:46 PM)
The Dunmer girl's eyes widen in surprise, as she says
"You! Where have you been, you foolish Breton? We haven't seen
you in - what, two months now?"
Then, she ducks, as if a little ashamed at her outburst. "Only the
Queen Mother herself is here right now," she says, "and smiling as
though Razbiah's cooking was the best thing she tasted no less ... hurry,
smooth those wrinkles out of your clothes and brush your hair; there's still
some seats open I think and you might be able to get in without being too
noticed ..."
Tris laughed out loud, and kissed the startled girl on the mouth.
"It's supposed to look like this, I just brushed it. I have a message for
Nalion, is he about?"
The dowager Queen Barenziah. Interesting. Something of a legend in Wayrest,
where Tris had grown up. He had seen her, though they had never spoken. He
wondered if the little boy he had been then was still recognizable.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:54 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 08:51 PM)
He knew it was more than she claimed but he decided not to press
the issue. "So what areyour opinions on Barenziah?"
Keeping her voice low, "She's pompous and arrogant and uses sweet talk to
hide the fact. She thinks that simply because she's in a posistion of leadership,
she's in a posistion of control." A bit louder, in case anyone was
listening that shouldn't, "But she does present herself well in her speach
and apperenace, and that speaks well of her skill."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 04:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 1 2005, 08:48 PM)
I know of who I speak, and to who I speak.
Arynel’s eyes grew starry eyed, and though he was looking right at Isidor, it
was hard to determine whether he even saw the Nord at all. The Breton spoke.
“I have stepped where no path is laid, and palisades of greatest height and
grandeur have I passed over, I walk the path as I will, and have gone where no
map can follow. Of the world I make my outstretched vista, this grand terrain a
canvas on which history is painted, in haste, with desperate strokes.”
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:56 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 06:54 PM)
Keeping her voice low, "She's pompous and arrogant and uses
sweet talk to hide the fact. She thinks that simply because she's in a
posistion of leadership, she's in a posistion of control." A bit louder,
in case anyone was listening that shouldn't, "But she does present herself
well in her speach and apperenace, and that speaks well of her skill."
Falco nodded. "Indeed noble blood does not prove one's worth. Noble
actions do."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 1 2005, 10:51 PM)
Tris laughed out loud, and kissed the startled girl on the
mouth.
"It's supposed to look like this, I just brushed it. I have a message for
Nalion, is he about?"
The dowager Queen Barenziah. Interesting. Something of a legend in Wayrest,
where Tris had grown up. He had seen her, though they had never spoken. He
wondered if the little boy he had been then was still recognizable.
"Master Nalion?" the girl says. "He was here just the other day;
everyone had gone to the Mage Guild for some big summoning thing, after the
Lady had been ... oh; you haven't heard, have you?"
The serving girl takes Tris to one side, staying quite close to him as she
whispers.
"The Lady's been plagued with assassins of late; couple of them caught her
while she was swimming, she was in a terrible sort," she says.
"J-Slyvos was even more grumpy than usual. Then Master Nalion and he did
some big summoning in the Mage Guild, and the Lady and her companions went off,
and they didn't come back till late at night, but Lady Loranna didn't wake up till
late and Master Slyvos is still lying in bed, hasn't moved much since
they brought him from the big magic farmhouse ..."
"Between that and the tavern almost coming down and the Queen Mother, it's
been right crazy around here," she continues. "I don't know how the
Lady manages to keep meeting each new day with a smile ..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 10:56 PM)
Falco nodded. "Indeed noble blood does not prove one's
worth. Noble actions do."
A Royal Guard wanders close to Anya and Falco.
"A word to the wise," a quiet voice says. "The Queen Mother is
deserving of respect; mind you show it."
People around Anya and Falco grow quiet, the atmosphere growing a bit
uncomfortable. Both Loranna and Barenziah seem to be looking in the direction
of Anya and Falco and the guard.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 1 2005, 10:54 PM)
Keeping her voice low, "She's pompous and arrogant and uses
sweet talk to hide the fact. She thinks that simply because she's in a
posistion of leadership, she's in a posistion of control." A bit louder,
in case anyone was listening that shouldn't, "But she does present herself
well in her speach and apperenace, and that speaks well of her skill."
Shaka could catch only a little of what Anya was saying, but he disagreed about
Barenziah. He had never met her, only heard others' accounts, but she seemed to
him to be someone who had truly lived a life.
He couldn't imagine what it had been like: penniless thief, plaything to be
passed around, queen and mother of kings, and much else; a life ten times as
long as his had been, though he was already forty years of age. Somehow she had
been destitute as Shaka had never been, yet not completely hardened; and
powerful as few women had been, yet still seeming mortal.
He could see a trace of the girl in Barenziah's eyes still. There was something
he had once heard of called the Eternal Woman, the eternal feminine . . .
Perhaps that was something he and most males had always recognized in the world
and pursued.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 09:57 PM)
Master Nalion?" the girl says. "He was
here just the other day; everyone had gone to the Mage Guild for some big
summoning thing, after the Lady had been ... oh; you haven't heard, have
you?
The serving girl takes Tris to one side, staying quite close to him as she
whispers.
"The Lady's been plagued with assassins of late; couple of them caught her
while she was swimming, she was in a terrible sort," she says.
"J-Slyvos was even more grumpy than usual. Then Master Nalion and he
did some big summoning in the Mage Guild, and the Lady and her companions went
off, and they didn't come back till late at night, but Lady Loranna didn't wake
up till late and Master Slyvos is still lying in bed, hasn't moved much
since they brought him from the big magic farmhouse ..."
"Between that and the tavern almost coming down and the Queen Mother, it's
been right crazy around here," she continues. "I don't know how
the Lady manages to keep meeting each new day with a smile ..."
"And the Queen?" Tris said, peering around her through the door, as
servants streamed back and forth, carrying dishes and decanters. "Why
would she come to Daruhn?"
He glimpsed Loranna, saw that Barenziah was right next to her, and decided to
approach her later. Arynel was farther away, practicing being inpenetrable as
usual.
Without waiting for the girl's reply, he made his entrance, bowing low to
Loranna and the Queen Mother, and took his seat. As he passed Arynel, he
clasped his shoulder, and whispered in his ear, "I've missed you! And she
misses you."
Seating himself further down, he smiled at his neighbors.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 08:56 PM)
Falco nodded. "Indeed noble blood does not prove one's
worth. Noble actions do."
"That's not to say, that erm... the Queen Mother doesn't show noble
actions. Simply and observation that ummmm, she's a good person despite being
so powerful, yeah."
Glancing downward, she tried to make herself a smaller target of antention.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 07:00 PM)
A Royal Guard wanders close to Anya and Falco.
"A word to the wise," a quiet voice says. "The Queen
Mother is deserving of respect; mind you show it."
People around Anya and Falco grow quiet, the atmosphere growing a bit
uncomfortable. Both Loranna and Barenziah seem to be looking in the
direction of Anya and Falco and the guard.
"I show a respect to her power and nothing more about her. She is a queen
and a long-lived one at that. But that is all she is, a woman who was lucky
enough to be born into a royal house, and have power bestowed upon her, but not
earned by her." Falco said this unashamadely and quite loud. "So I
show my respect for her power by bowing to the queen but not to the woman beneath
the crown."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 05:10 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 1 2005, 09:08 PM)
I show a respect to her power and nothing more about her.
She is a queen and a long-lived one at that. But that is all she is, a woman
who was lucky enough to be born into a royal house, and have power bestowed
upon her, but not earned by her." Falco said this unashamadely and quite
loud. "So I show my respect for her power by bowing to the queen but not
to the woman beneath the crown.
Arynel called out.
“I would give my ear to even a little child,” The Breton called, “should you
not give at least your courtesy to this one?”
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 1 2005, 10:10 PM)
Arynel called out.
“I would give my ear to even a little child,” The Breton called, “should you
not give at least your courtesy to this one?”
"Master Arynel's had a bit too much," Tris said, gesturing for his
fellow Breton to lower his voice. The possibility existed that the queen hadn't
noticed the comment.
Tris was a Breton of medium stature, blonde and green-eyed, boyish, with
startling good looks.
"You," he said to the well-dressed Argonian, more quietly,
"Forget to put on your dress manners when you changed your clothes?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 05:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 1 2005, 09:13 PM)
"Master Arynel's had a bit too much," Tris said,
gesturing for his fellow Breton to lower his voice. The possibility existed
that the queen hadn't noticed the comment.
Tris was a Breton of medium stature, blonde and green-eyed, boyish, with
startling good looks.
"You," he said to the well-dressed Argonian, more quietly,
"Forget to put on your dress manners when you changed your clothes?"
Arynel nodded to Tris and the Breton sat down, chewing another bite of food.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:18 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 1 2005, 11:13 PM)
"Master Arynel's had a bit too much," Tris said,
gesturing for his fellow Breton to lower his voice. The possibility existed
that the queen hadn't noticed the comment.
Tris was a Breton of medium stature, blonde and green-eyed, boyish, with
startling good looks.
"You," he said to the well-dressed Argonian, more quietly,
"Forget to put on your dress manners when you changed your clothes?"
The Royal Guard says to Anya "Well said, Bosmer, well said," with the
hint of a chuckle.
To Falco, he replies "Indeed? You have guts, Argonian; I'd listen to what
your friends are saying though. Good advice is so hard to come by ..."
Barenziah is still talking with Loranna, both of whom seem to be ignoring the
situation now; the Royal guard walks off, clicking his heels as he goes.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 1 2005, 09:18 PM)
The Royal Guard says to Anya "Well said, Bosmer, well
said," with the hint of a chuckle.
"Well said? I guess sucking up is well said." she mumbled. She
noticed the the Queen Mother choose to ignore the commotion.
Looking towards Falco, "You're quiet the bold character. Not the typical
theif I'm used to."
Posted by: Aki Today, 06:06 AM
Reichi entered the room, giving a formal bow to Loranna and
Barenziah as a show of respect. Reichi casually made his way to the table,
sliding into a free chair as unobstruviely as possible. "So, what'd i
miss?" he asked quietly, a hint of a grin on his face.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:14 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 2 2005, 12:06 AM)
Reichi entered the room, giving a formal bow to Loranna
and Barenziah as a show of respect. Reichi casually made his way to the table,
sliding into a free chair as unobstruviely as possible. "So, what'd i
miss?" he asked quietly, a hint of a grin on his face.
Loranna nods to Reichi as he enters, smiling; the quiet which fell when the
Royal Guard accosted Anya and Falco abated and people began talking again.
Dram wanders by in his quest to be everywhere at once, his expression a bit
more forcefully calm than normal. He raises his eyebrow at Reichi and his other
eyebrow at Falco, before nodding and returning to his duties - but not before
commenting to Reichi that "Not much, just a bit of conversation."
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 12:14 AM)
Dram wanders by in his quest to be everywhere at once, his expression a bit
more forcefully calm than normal. He raises his eyebrow at Reichi and his
other eyebrow at Falco, before nodding and returning to his duties - but not
before commenting to Reichi that "Not much, just a bit of
conversation."
Shaka was looking down, both ashamed at the row and a little angry. I didn't
want us to come off as small-time, he thought. Barenziah's of course seen and
heard much, much worse, he knew, but he couldn't laugh it off for now.
Posted by: Aki Today, 06:21 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 2 2005, 12:19 AM)
Shaka was looking down, both ashamed at the row and a little
angry. I didn't want us to come off as small-time, he thought.
Barenziah's of course seen and heard much, much worse, he knew, but he couldn't
laugh it off for now.
Reichi raised a eyebrow at Shaka's expression. "Yeah...talk..." he muttered,
wondering what could have transpired that had upset Shaka. Reichi idly grabbed
some food and began eating while pondering this.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 1 2005, 10:19 PM)
Shaka was looking down, both ashamed at the row and a little
angry. I didn't want us to come off as small-time, he thought.
Barenziah's of course seen and heard much, much worse, he knew, but he couldn't
laugh it off for now.
Anya saw Shaka's downcast look. She fervently hoped that she didn't do
something to make him ashamed. She continued eating in silence.
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:47 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 12:36 AM)
Anya saw Shaka's downcast look. She fervently hoped that she
didn't do something to make him ashamed. She continued eating in silence.
Shaka finally noticed that Anya was too quiet. He met her eye and nodded
reassuringly.
Just because I'm a worrier, he thought, I shouldn't take it out on Falco and
Anya. The Khajiit would say "Var Var Var", which I think means
"what will be, will be."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:54 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 1 2005, 10:47 PM)
Shaka finally noticed that Anya was too quiet. He met her
eye and nodded reassuringly.
Noticing his nod, Anya was slightly reassured. She really did look up to and
liked Shaka, and didn't want him embarressed or ashamed. He's helped her so
much, and was the closet thing she had to a friend and protector in a long
while. She knew she could act hastily, and though she didn't make the bold
outcry this time, she did help to foster it.
Sometimes she wondered how she made so far as to actually meet the Queen Mother
herself. Thinking back to the last few days and the problems she now had, she
though, Well I certainly don't lead a charmed life. I wonder if someone is
finally looking out for me, or whether they enjoying toying with me? Seems to
me, someone must thrive off the misery of others.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:06 AM
As the feast progressed, Loranna takes a few moments to
introduce her companions to the Queen:
Turning first to the green-scaled older Argonian, she says "This is Shaka,
Battlemage and a stalwart companion, who has graced us with his presence since
Early Harvest and helped me with several adventures."
Smiling at the handsome blond Breton youth, she says "This is Tris, an
adventurer and hero of the Blue Dawn. He has saved my life on several
occasions, and he has one of the world's fastest wits."
Turning to the blond Bosmer girl, Loranna tells Barenziah "This is Anya,
archer and adventurer. We met recently in Vvardenfell and she has stood by us
in our recent difficulties, showing a keen eye and a strong bowarm."
Looking at the young, handsome, curly-haired Breton with the twinkling eyes,
she says "This is Arynel, traveler, bard, and another hero of the Dawn. If
it weren't for him, I probably would not be here today."
Turning to the shining Argonian in the exquisite clothes, Loranna grins
"This is Falco, who has lead a full life, including time in the Legion and
as a freelance adventurer. Among other exploits, he's helped foil assassin's
plots on a couple of occasions."
Looking to the burly, mead-loving Nord, Loranna says "This, again, is
Isidor, warrior and hunter, who has fought enemies both mortal and otherworldly
to protect us since we've become friends."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Today, 08:47 AM
The innkeep started to clim up the stairs. The altmer owed him money
by now. He had reserved the room only for few weeks, but it was already third
week going now. He didn't care anymore that the High Elf had told him not to
disturb him what ever happened. The innkeep came to front of his door, and
knocked. "Open up!" When no answer came, he took his key and opened
the door. There the altmer was, sitting on the floor. There was something
strange about him though... He proceeded next to him. He was obviously on some
kind of a trance, and he didn't really want to disturb him. He would just take
the money the elf already owed him. So he reached out to his pocket, but then
his finger touched accidently altmer's skin. He pulled out his hand as if it
was burning. He stared for a second, not realizing what had happened. The tip
of his finger had burned down to the bone. A horrible scream erupted from his
mouth. But, even as he watched, his flesh started to grow back.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 09:32 AM
Clad in a more formal blue robe than Nalion would normally wear,
the Breton mage had quietly attended the feast and had busied himself more with
working through the meal than talking. His ears, however, had been open and the
observant guest would at times see a smile flash over the Breton's face.
As he saw Tris approaching Arynel, his jaw dropped in surprise, which earned
him peculiar looks from the people next to him. Taking the last bit from his
dish, the mage approached his old friend.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 09:38 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 2 2005, 02:32 AM)
Pie is groovy!
Tris was enjoying listening to the conversation. It was good to be back, even
if he was so tired he was having trouble seeing straight. Some types of
exhaustion, no potion could cure.
"Nalion!" Tris said, smiling. He pulled Nalion's sleeve, and
whispered into his ear. "I have a message for you. Let's slip out for a
breath of fresh air, shall we?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 09:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 09:38 AM)
Tris was enjoying listening to the conversation. It was good to
be back, even if he was so tired he was having trouble seeing straight. Some
types of exhaustion, no potion could cure.
"Nalion!" Tris said, smiling. He pulled Nalion's sleeve, and
whispered into his ear. "I have a message for you. Let's slip out for a
breath of fresh air, shall we?"
"Tris, what are you doing here?", Nalion answered in the same
low tone, yet stressing the word 'you' a bit more than necessary. His eyes
gleamed and a broad smile appeared on his face. He was glad to see Tris
again... how long had it been?
Curious as to what message Tris would have for him, Nalion nodded in
understanding. "I know a place where we can talk."
In swift strides, Nalion led his fellow Breton up onto the walls of the castle,
where a fresh breeze blew over the battlements. Unconsciously, he had chosen
almost the same location where he had stood with Dragon and Aricyn just after
Hogithum.
"What is it, my friend?", he asked.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 09:50 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 12:06 AM)
Turning to the blond Bosmer girl, Loranna tells Barenziah
"This is Anya, archer and adventurer. We met recently in Vvardenfell
and she has stood by us in our recent difficulties, showing a keen eye and a
strong bowarm."
"Which is funny, as I only began archery but a week and a half ago."
she leaned over and remarked to Falco smiling, finding it humorous that she had
such natural talent that that was how she was remembered.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 09:58 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 2 2005, 02:46 AM)
"Tris, what are you doing here?", Nalion
answered in the same low tone, yet stressing the word you a bit more than
necessary. His eyes gleamed and a broad smile appeared on his face. The was
glad to see Tris again... how long had it been?
Curious as to what message Tris would have for him, Nalion nodded in
understanding. "I know a place where we can talk."
In swift strides, Nalion led his fellow Breton up onto the walls of the castle,
where a fresh breeze blew over the battlements. Unconsciously, he had chosen
almost the same location where he had stood with Dragon and Aricyn just after
Hogithum.
"What is it, my friend?", he asked.
"I don't know how much Loranna has told everyone about what we've been
planning," Tris said. "I've been... I've been traveling back and
forth, between the General and Master Solin, and here. To keep an eye on
Solunastra, for one thing, and for another, because I'm the only one they have
to carry messages. I'm fast. And I haven't taken on form in... never mind. This
is too confusing to talk about, even while drunk, and I'm not drunk."
Despite his words, the young man did seem a bit intoxicated. His skin sparkled
with a faint glaze of sweat, and he swayed slightly on his feet.
"The General - Allerleirauh - sent me to you, because you were Julianos.
You're the smart one, and some part of that still clings to you, and will cling
to you forever. We need your help."
He explained to Nalion, as quickly as he could, what help was needed.
"You're the best person to do this, Allie's sure of it," he finished.
"And it's the only way, I know it seems drastic but nothing less will
work. The problem is getting worse, not better, and if it's allowed to continue
- well, more and more things will stop working the way they were meant to, the
Nine Divines will lose control, and... I don't even know what could
happen."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 10:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 09:58 AM)
I don't know how much Loranna has told everyone about what
we've been planning," Tris said. "I've been... I've been traveling back
and forth, between the General and Master Solin, and here. To keep an eye on
Solunastra, for one thing, and for another, because I'm the only one they have
to carry messages. I'm fast. And I haven't taken on form in... never mind. This
is too confusing to talk about, even while drunk, and I'm not drunk.
Despite his words, the young man did seem a bit intoxicated. His skin sparkled
with a faint glaze of sweat, and he swayed slightly on his feet.
"The General - Allerleirauh - sent me to you, because you were Julianos.
You're the smart one, and some part of that still clings to you, and will cling
to you forever. We need your help."
He explained to Nalion, as quickly as he could, what help was needed.
"You're the best person to do this, Allie's sure of it," he
finished. "And it's the only way, I know it seems drastic but nothing less
will work. The problem is getting worse, not better, and if it's allowed to
continue - well, more and more things will stop working the way they were meant
to, the Nine Divines will lose control, and... I don't even know what could
happen."
Leaning on a merlon, Nalion listened to Tris intently, never taking an eye from
him. The expression on his face was a mixture of many feelings, curiosity,
concern, doubt and surprise, yet also a certain confidence. Then, he nodded.
"Much has happened and will happen still. If this is the only way - and I
trust Allerleirauh's judgement - then it will be done. Time to play the drum
again, it seems. I will do my part.", Nalion nodded gravely, then
straightened himself.
The Breton looked at Tris with concern and touched his brow with his hand.
"What is with you? You're sweating. Don't stress yourself too much. Can I
help?", he asked.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 10:26 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 2 2005, 03:15 AM)
Leaning on a merlon, Nalion listened to Tris intently, never
taking an eye from him. The expression on his face was a mixture of many
feelings, curiosity, concern, doubt and surprise, yet also a certain
confidence. Then, he nodded.
"Much has happened and will happen still. If this is the only way - and I
trust Allerleirauh's judgement - then it will be done. Time to play the drum
again, it seems. I will do my part.", Nalion nodded gravely, then
straightened himself.
The Breton looked at Tris with concern and touched his brow with his hand.
"What is with you? You're sweating. Don't stress yourself too much. Can I
help?", he asked.
"I'm all right. It's just weird out there, weirder than you can imagine.
You'll see, when it's time to go. I guess I'm a little bit in shock. There were
some things... I didn't expect this, for example," Tris said.
He stomped his right foot. The stone beneath him was thick enough that it gave
back no echo, merely a soft thumping sound.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 10:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 10:26 AM)
"I'm all right. It's just weird out there, weirder than you
can imagine. You'll see, when it's time to go. I guess I'm a little bit in
shock. There were some things... I didn't expect this, for example," Tris
said.
He stomped his right foot. The stone beneath him was thick enough that it gave
back no echo, merely a soft thumping sound.
"Your foot is...", Nalion began, looking at Tris's foot in surprise,
"..healed? This is not how stone sounds on stone..."
"If I probably did not know better, I'd ask you to take some rest here and
now, Tris, but I suppose you can't, yes?", the Breton asked with concern.
"I know you are strong, Tris, but you mustn't exhaust yourself. We need
you. Maybe you should see Loranna to help you. I fear my skills in restoration
are limited. Please be careful."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 10:53 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 2 2005, 03:40 AM)
Your foot is...", Nalion began, looking at Tris's
foot in surprise, "..healed? This is not how stone sounds on
stone...
"If I probably did not know better, I'd ask you to take some rest here and
now, Tris, but I suppose you can't, yes?", the Breton asked with concern.
"I know you are strong, Tris, but you mustn't exhaust yourself. We need
you. Maybe you should see Loranna to help you. I fear my skills in restoration
are limited. Please be careful."
"I'm fine, Nalion. I wasn't born yesterday."
And Tris laughed, as if at a private joke.
"My body is perfect, it's my sanity that's stretched, and Loranna's never
been good at mending minds. But I think a glass of Daruhn's finest... whatever
they call it here, it certainly shouldn't be dignified with the name 'wine'...
with one of the most legendary beauties of our fine Empire will fix me up
nicely. Shall we go back, and see if the Queen remembers me from the time I
glimpsed her in a crowd when I was six years old?"
He turned towards the dining hall.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 11:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 10:53 AM)
I'm fine, Nalion. I wasn't born yesterday.
And Tris laughed, as if at a private joke.
"My body is perfect, it's my sanity that's stretched, and Loranna's never
been good at mending minds. But I think a glass of Daruhn's finest... whatever
they call it here, it certainly shouldn't be dignified with the name 'wine'...
with one of the most legendary beauties of our fine Empire will fix me up
nicely. Shall we go back, and see if the Queen remembers me from the time I
glimpsed her in a crowd when I was six years old?"
He turned towards the dining hall.
"Why not? I could use a drink for myself.", Nalion quickly agreed.
"Loranna has a store of good Wayrest vintage, Tris. I doubt that she would
hold it back when Barenziah is present."
The mage winked at his friend. "Let's go."
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Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 11:12 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
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political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
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#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
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Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, entertaining the Quuen Mother Barenziah after a day
that involved underwater assassins, insight into some of the politics of
Oblivion, and getting blasted by a Daedra Duke, and even more assassins. She
eats her meal and waits for the desert to be brought out, while wondering how
her friend Tris is doing and how Barenziah feels about the party.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 2 2005, 11:18 AM
Summary
In the last installment, Nalion, a male Breton mage, witnessed the banishment
of two Daedra back to Oblivion.
After this event, Barenziah, Dowager Queen of Morrowind, visited Ald Raathim
and during the obligatory feast, Tris, friend and companion of old, arrived
after a long time absence, bearing a message and a task from Allerleirauh.
Nalion is currently returning with Tris to the feast in honour to Barenziah.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 2 2005, 11:28 AM
Information on Dastril:
Race: Altmer
Sex: Male
Summary:
Dastril is in meditative state in his room at the tavern. He has gone little
younger, and the innkeep has found him.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 2 2005, 11:29 AM
ooc summary:
Gee, it's been a while since I was here - so many new faces! So I'll give a
proper character description. Tris is a male Breton, 20 years old, athletic,
tanned, and graceful, with blonde hair (presently cut in a deliberately
touseled, very calculated style), warm greenish-grey eyes, and legendary
dimples. He's tall for a Breton, which makes him shorter than just about
everybody else in the world. At the moment he's wearing his best clothes, which
means a well-cut, sleeveless jerkin over perfectly tailored trousers and a fine
linen shirt with decorative stitching. However, his stylish clothes look as if
they just came out of a satchel where they were tightly rolled to take up as
little room as possible, because they did.
Tris came from someplace Outside, with a message for Nalion from General Light
- Allerleirauh. Having delivered the message, he is returning to the feast, in
hopes of talking to the famous Barenziah, once queen of Wayrest, where he grew
up.
Posted by: Moonblink Aug 2 2005, 03:57 PM
OOC summary:
I go for a day and were already on part 14... o.o
Ahjaar is a khjiit that came from unknown origins. She woke up on a ship one
day, have no clue where she was, or why she was here. She couldnt remeber
anything from her past.
She has stuck with Shaka, who had helped her kindly, and she had helped Loranna
and the others in return. Now she is set on leaving Ald Raathim, but first she
has to get her memory back, which she hopes Loranna can help her do.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 04:30 PM
OOC:
Arynel, male Breton, is currently at the feast for Barenziah.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 04:52 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 10:30 AM)
OOC:
Arynel, male Breton, is currently at the feast for Barenziah.
OOC: Isidor, the male Nord, is conversing with Arynel.
QUOTE(Arynel)
Arynel’s eyes grew starry eyed, and though he was looking right
at Isidor, it was hard to determine whether he even saw the Nord at all. The
Breton spoke.
“I have stepped where no path is laid, and palisades of greatest height and
grandeur have I passed over, I walk the path as I will, and have gone where no
map can follow. Of the world I make my outstretched vista, this grand terrain a
canvas on which history is painted, in haste, with desperate strokes.”
Isidor nodded and said "Do you pledge any loyalty to Loranna?".
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 04:56 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 08:52 AM)
OOC: Isidor, the male Nord, is conversing with Arynel.
QUOTE(Arynel)
Arynel’s eyes grew starry eyed, and though he was looking right
at Isidor, it was hard to determine whether he even saw the Nord at all. The
Breton spoke.
“I have stepped where no path is laid, and palisades of greatest height and
grandeur have I passed over, I walk the path as I will, and have gone where no
map can follow. Of the world I make my outstretched vista, this grand terrain a
canvas on which history is painted, in haste, with desperate strokes.”
Isidor nodded and said "Do you pledge any loyalty to Loranna?".
"As bright as the stars shine," Arynel said, "that much my own
way do I follow, my loyalties lie in the footworn path."
The Breton took another bite of food.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 04:59 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 10:56 AM)
Isidor nodded and said "Do you pledge any loyalty to
Loranna?".
QUOTE
As bright as the stars shine," Arynel said,
"that much my own way do I follow, my loyalties lie in the footworn
path.
The Breton took another bite of food.
"But, if you are not loyal to her, you certainly partake of her
hospitality."
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 05:02 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 08:59 AM)
But, if you are not loyal to her, you certainly partake of
her hospitality.
“Hospitality is scarcely found,” Arynel said.
“Besides,” the Breton added, “I was asked to stay.”
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 2 2005, 05:08 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 2 2005, 02:01 AM)
Why not? I could use a drink for myself.", Nalion
quickly agreed. "Loranna has a store of good Wayrest vintage, Tris. I
doubt that she would hold it back when Barenziah is present.
Indeed, Loranna had open a few bottles of Breton wine, and the Queen Dowager
and Regent Barenziah was drinking it with a great smile, once again waving away
her taster whose job it was to make certain she wasn’t poisoned.
"Now, this takes me back to Eadwyre," Barenziah sighed but without
regret. She chuckled. "I didn’t like it at first. I was used to flin and
mazte and brandy … I would ask my stepdaughter to send me some, but then I
really would need my poison tester. Actually, there is the finest, rarest wine
of all in your home province, my lady. I only had it twice, first when I was
very, very young, and I stole some from the Baron’s cellar. The second time,
when I was with Tiber Septim."
"He was a great man, but I assumed otherwise, because I was determined not
to show respect to people others revered," Barenziah smiled. "The
folly and righteousness of youth. Always assuming you must know better than
your elders. You are right about it exactly half the time."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 05:09 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 11:02 AM)
“Hospitality is scarcely found,” Arynel said.
“Besides,” the Breton added, “I was asked to stay.”
"What do you make of Nalion?"
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 05:29 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 09:09 AM)
What do you make of Nalion?
“He is as fine a fellow as a mage can be,” Arynel said, “which is very truly a
compliment.”
“He listens,” the Breton added, “He considers the world around.”
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 2 2005, 05:38 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 08:29 AM)
“He is as fine a fellow as a mage can be,” Arynel said, “which
is very truly a compliment.”
“He listens,” the Breton added, “He considers the world around.”
"I have heard of you, Arynel," Barenziah said. "I would be
honored if you would sing, if not tonight then another?"
Posted by: Aki Aug 2 2005, 05:46 PM
OOC Summary:
The male Dunmer Reichi iscurrently attending the feat for Barenziah as well, do
little more than stuffing his face, despite Razbiah's food being infamously
bland.
-----------------------
Reichi glanced at Arynel and Isisdor, smirking. The Dunmer hadn't thought
Isidor could converse with the Breton for this long. Arynel talked in a manner
one would seek to name him Vehk-Incarnate. Reichi often only half understood
Ayrnel, and even then wasn't sure if he had gotten that half right. He was a bit
surprised when Barenziah asked Arynel to sing, and grinned.
This outta be good...
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 05:54 PM
Isidor turned with rapt attention to the Breton, as he began to
sing.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 05:59 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 2 2005, 09:38 AM)
I have heard of you, Arynel," Barenziah said. "I
would be honored if you would sing, if not tonight then another?
Arynel nodded his head, and with a wave of his arms the Breton summoned up a
lute. He began to sing.
Let us sing of a dowager queen
Born in that great Dunmer capital grand
Old Mournhold fabled city of Gems
Set to flight at age still infant
To foreign lands and faces distant
Did she spend her earliest of years
Becoming a thief to lived on the lam
With a friend and a lover now and again
Found out again and set to nobility
Her rite by birth but forgotten in mobility
To grandest Cyrodiil did she travel
To acquaint with such exalted one as the Emperor
And so their pairing became stuff of rumor and fable
But she came with child and was quickly sent away
To that Dunmer province did she commence
Though time and time venture to many a distant province
Oh Nightingale Nightingale
Be you lover or betrayer
Such a rogue and a trickster
Beautiful and vile
The emperor hid away
When the staff was found and broken
And she that dowager queen to aid
The one to go fit piece and piece together
And what a verse and only one
And though the tale quite long continues
I find my voice is becoming hoarse
So I will say this is the ending
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 2 2005, 06:18 PM
Barenziah listened to the song, smiling sometimes, frowning
others.
"Aye," the Queen Mother said at last. "Some of that is true. It
is no great pleasure to have your many, many follies and rare moments of
goodness immortalized in book and verse, but it is an education to hear while
I’m still alive how I will be remembered. You have great talent, sir."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 06:20 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 2 2005, 11:08 AM)
Indeed, Loranna had open a few bottles of Breton wine, and the
Queen Dowager and Regent Barenziah was drinking it with a great smile, once
again waving away her taster whose job it was to make certain she wasn’t
poisoned.
"Now, this takes me back to Eadwyre," Barenziah sighed but without
regret. She chuckled. "I didn’t like it at first. I was used
to flin and mazte and brandy … I would ask my stepdaughter to send me some, but
then I really would need my poison tester. Actually, there is the finest,
rarest wine of all in your home province, my lady. I only had it twice,
first when I was very, very young, and I stole some from the Baron’s cellar.
The second time, when I was with Tiber Septim."
"He was a great man, but I assumed otherwise, because I was determined not
to show respect to people others revered," Barenziah smiled. "The
folly and righteousness of youth. Always assuming you must know better
than your elders. You are right about it exactly half the time."
Loranna smiles and takes a sip of her own wine, Barenziah's words bringing back
memories of her own.
"I always used to be an ale and mead drinker myself," she admits.
"Still am, actually, but I've broadened my tastes ..."
Skyrim; Loranna had gone for over a decade not missing her home providence, and
then when she had returned she thought it an inhospitatle land at first. Now
...
"I miss the snow," she says, somewhat absently, before adding
"And yes, I know what it's like to be young. I don't think I even managed
being right half the time myself."
She thinks of Falco for a moment, then sips her wine again, listening to Arynel
sing. He did always have a lovely voice.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 06:23 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 2 2005, 12:18 PM)
Barenziah listened to the song, smiling sometimes, frowning
others.
"Aye," the Queen Mother said at last. "Some of that is
true. It is no great pleasure to have your many, many follies and rare
moments of goodness immortalized in book and verse, but it is an education to
hear while I’m still alive how I will be remembered. You have great
talent, sir."
Isidor, always the foward one, said "My lady, if you don't mind my
bluntness, do you bring any word of your son?".
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 06:23 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 2 2005, 10:18 AM)
Barenziah listened to the song, smiling sometimes, frowning
others.
"Aye," the Queen Mother said at last. "Some of that is
true. It is no great pleasure to have your many, many follies and rare
moments of goodness immortalized in book and verse, but it is an education to
hear while I’m still alive how I will be remembered. You have great
talent, sir."
Arynel nodded to Barenziah.
“I mean no ill will, understand,” the Breton said, “A life well lived is a tale
worth telling, and this one is as good as any. Let it be remembered, I say,
with firelight fancy and childlike wonder.”
"And I am fond of a jest now and again, I will not claim to be void of
crude humors."
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 2 2005, 06:25 PM
Thianas, carrying in the cake with two assistants, overheard the
song. He paused, shaking, and murmured, "B’Vek, the Queen will have his
tongue for that," before he composed himself, afraid of toppling over the
multi-layered, gravity-defying cake, held just barely aloft by magic.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 06:32 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 12:23 PM)
Arynel nodded to Barenziah.
“I mean no ill will, understand,” the Breton said, “A life well lived is a tale
worth telling, and this one is as good as any. Let it be remembered, I
say, with firelight fancy and childlike wonder.”
"And I am fond of a jest now and again, I will not claim to be void of
crude humors."
"Arynel is ..." Loranna started to say, when Thianas brought in the
cake, and her eyes widened.
"By the Goddess that's the biggest cake I've ever seen ..." she
mutters under her breath.
" ... a man ahead of his time in many ways," she finishes, her train
of thought slightly derailed.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 06:33 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 12:32 PM)
"Arynel is ..." Loranna started to say, when Thianas
brought in the cake, and her eyes widened.
"By the Goddess that's the biggest cake I've ever seen ..." she
mutters under her breath.
" ... a man ahead of his time in many ways," she finishes, her train
of thought slightly derailed.
Isidor eyes the cake. "Combined, the chefs are artisans, are they
not?".
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 2 2005, 06:34 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 09:23 AM)
Isidor, always the foward one, said "My lady, if you don't
mind my bluntness, do you bring any word of your son?".
"I admire your bluntness," Barenziah replied, her face resolute.
"He lives still, kept alive by magic and his own will, but it may not
last."
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 09:23 AM)
“I mean no ill will, understand,” the Breton said, “A
life well lived is a tale worth telling, and this one is as good as any. Let it
be remembered, I say, with firelight fancy and childlike wonder.”
"And I am fond of a jest now and again, I will not claim to be void of
crude humors."
"Do not misundertand me, sir," the Queen smiled. "I took
no offense, and some pleasure. I know what I have heard about you, and I did
not expect a mawkish, flattering bit of doggerel ... By Stendarr, what a cake
..."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 06:36 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 2 2005, 12:34 PM)
I admire your bluntness," Barenziah replied, her face
resolute. "He lives still, kept alive by magic and his own will, but it
may not last.
"That is sad, my lady. But, I do admire his resolve, and your
honesty."
QUOTE(S'reddit)
Do not misundertand <i>me</i>, sir," the
Queen smiled. "I took no offense, and some pleasure. I know what I
have heard about you, and I did not expect a mawkish, flattering bit of
doggerel.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 06:42 PM
“So long as I don’t find myself ill regarded by the royal
guard,” the Breton said, half to himself, “then I am as well considered as I
need to be.”
“But no matter,” the Breton added, his eyes sparking, “we have cake.”
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 06:45 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 2 2005, 12:34 PM)
I admire your bluntness," Barenziah replied, her face
resolute. "He lives still, kept alive by magic and his own will, but it
may not last.
"Do not misundertand me, sir," the Queen smiled. "I took
no offense, and some pleasure. I know what I have heard about you, and I
did not expect a mawkish, flattering bit of doggerel ... By Stendarr, what a
cake ..."
Loranna glances at Barenziah, saying "Ah ...", her eyes containing an
unspoken question.
"It almost seems a crime to dig into such an impressive cake,"
Loranna says as she glances back at Thianas, "but it would be an even
bigger crime not to. Thianas dear - words fail me; you and Razbiah have done an
incredible job for tonight ..."
"Hope I saved enough room for this one though," she mutters under her
breath, her plate and fork ready.
Posted by: Aki Aug 2 2005, 06:46 PM
"Wow..." Reichi said watching the cake. "Wonder
if its as tastey as it is impressive..." he wondered aloud.
Posted by: syronj Aug 2 2005, 07:12 PM
Shaka had begun a dessert wine and was eying the cake. Didn't I
explore a daedric temple shaped like that once, he wondered.
No matter, if it were half as delicious as it was imposing, the dinner would
have an end that would be equally memorable as the occasion of the Dowager
Queen's visit.
He glanced at Anya and Falco, smiling to see their eyes like children's at a
festival.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 07:32 PM
Thianas bowed to the company and supervised the disassembling of
his tenuously assembled cake. This was a performance as well. Each plate was
given a small piece from each layer, so one assistant stood on a ladder,
another on the ground, slicing. Every cut brought out a burst of sparks. On the
plate, it reassembled itself, so that when eaten it was never less than
perfect, only smaller and smaller.
The cake itself was the finest any assembled had ever eaten. There was no magic
to its flavor, except the magic of a master chef.
Razbiah had tears in her eyes.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 07:39 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 01:32 PM)
Thianas bowed to the company and supervised the disassembling of
his tenuously assembled cake. This was a performance as well. Each
plate was given a small piece from each layer, so one assistant stood on a
ladder, another on the ground, slicing. Every cut brought out a burst of
sparks. On the plate, it reassembled itself, so that when eaten it was
never less than perfect, only smaller and smaller.
The cake itself was the finest any assembled had ever eaten. There was no
magic to its flavor, except the magic of a master chef.
Razbiah had tears in her eyes.
Loranna laughs and claps, delighted. She eats her cake slowly, savoring the
flavor; it was beyond delicious, and Loranna feels for a moment like she's back
in the house of Dibella in Cyrodiil, her senses enchanted by the beauty of the
cake.
And she had thought Thianas's sweetrolls were divine ...
On the second bite though, she notices Razbiah, and looks over at her,
questioningly.
Posted by: Aki Aug 2 2005, 07:42 PM
Reichi, like Loranna, took his time in eating the cake. It
tasted indescribably good, and the manner in which it reformed itself was
rather impressive. The cake was as much a feast for the eyes as for the
stomach.
Posted by: syronj Aug 2 2005, 07:43 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 01:39 PM)
Loranna laughs and claps, delighted. She eats her cake
slowly, savoring the flavor; it was beyond delicious, and Loranna feels for a
moment like she's back in the house of Dibella in Cyrodiil, her senses
enchanted by the beauty of the cake.
And she had thought Thianas's sweetrolls were divine ...
On the second bite though, she notices Razbiah, and looks over at her,
questioningly.
Shaka was savoring the cake. Glancing over at the nearby dunmer, he grinned
mischievously and said, "Was it ... good for you too, Reichi?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 07:44 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 01:39 PM)
On the second bite though, she notices Razbiah, and looks over
at her, questioningly.
Razbiah leaves quickly and Thianas, after taking a few compliments, goes out
after her.
"I take back what I said about your staff keeping you thin,"
Barenziah said, her fork still in her mouth. "If you keep this mer on your
staff, and you do not go out adventuring daily, you will be the sload lady of
Ald Raathim."
Posted by: Aki Aug 2 2005, 07:48 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 2 2005, 01:43 PM)
Shaka was savoring the cake. Glancing over at the nearby
dunmer, he grinned mischievously and said, "Was it ... good for you too,
Reichi?"
Reichi made a afirmative sounding grunt through a mouth full of cake.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 07:49 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 01:44 PM)
Razbiah leaves quickly and Thianas, after taking a few
compliments, goes out after her.
"I take back what I said about your staff keeping you thin,"
Barenziah said, her fork still in her mouth. "If you keep this mer on your
staff, and you do not go out adventuring daily, you will be the sload lady of
Ald Raathim."
"Good thing adventure seems to find me so readily then," Loranna
jokes, grinning to Barenziah. The Dowager Queen can see though that Loranna's
eyes followed Razbiah and Thianas, and a slight look of concern dampen
Loranna's expression.
... Thianas is close to her; there's nothing I can say that he couldn't, and
probably better than I could at that, she thinks, though the concenred look
doesn't go away.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 07:58 PM
The Breton Arynel devoured his piece of cake, which was
delicious, and then considered privately his chances at getting a second. All
the while he had an ear out for goings on in the dinning hall.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 08:00 PM
After eating many portions of cake, Isidor turns to Arynel,
hoping to rekindle their conversation. "What do you think about Helseth?
Usuper? King, and ruler? Spoiled brat?".
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 08:01 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 12:00 PM)
After eating many portions of cake, Isidor turns to Arynel,
hoping to rekindle their conversation. "What do you think about Helseth?
Usuper? King, and ruler? Spoiled brat?".
Arynel brushed a few crumbs from the corner of his mouth, and then turned to
Isidor.
“What do I think of Helseth?” The Breton began, “In all honesty, I don’t.”
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 08:02 PM
A band of minstrels began singing the old Cyrodilic ballad
"The Cunning of the Gray Fox" for the assembled. It was the sort of
nonsense that had a pleasant rhythm, which one could pay attention to and
laugh, or one could talk through and not disturb anyone.
Barenziah took the opportunity to ask Loranna: "Have you heard from Dres
Minsero lately?"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 08:03 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 02:01 PM)
Arynel brushed a few crumbs from the corner of his mouth, and
then turned to Isidor.
“What do I think of Helseth?” The Breton began, “In all honesty, I
don’t.”
"Is he not a large factor in the politics of the region?".
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 12:03 PM)
"Is he not a large factor in the politics of the
region?".
"He is what he is," Arynel said, "And so long as I am not part
of a Game at Dinner, I choose not to worry myself over him."
The Breton seemed to be stuck between calling the meal over or getting a second
piece of cake. Or a third.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 08:09 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 02:07 PM)
The Breton seemed to be stuck between calling the meal over or
getting a second piece of cake. Or a third.
Thianas's apprentices were quick to bring more plates to people who demanded
more cake, which was the large majority of those assembled. Particularly those
who began their first forkful with the words, "Well, just a bite ..."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 08:11 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 02:02 PM)
A band of minstrels began singing the old Cyrodilic ballad
"The Cunning of the Gray Fox" for the assembled. It was the
sort of nonsense that had a pleasant rhythm, which one could pay attention to
and laugh, or one could talk through and not disturb anyone.
Barenziah took the opportunity to ask Loranna: "Have you heard from Dres
Minsero lately?"
"Other than a brief letter earlier today, I haven't talked with him since
Early Harvest," Loranna says. "Have you news of him? Is he doing
well?"
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 08:14 PM
Arynel swiped not one, but two pieces of cake from a passing tray. Quite
satisfied, the Breton began to eat.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 08:15 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 02:07 PM)
He is what he is," Arynel said, "And so long as
I am not part of a Game at Dinner, I choose not to worry myself over him.
The Breton seemed to be stuck between calling the meal over or getting a second
piece of cake. Or a third.
"You believe him a poisner?."
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 08:17 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 12:15 PM)
You believe him a poisner?.
Arynel stopped eating only long enough to answer, he did not even lay down his
fork.
"I believe it is wise to consider that possibility," the Breton said,
"If ever you become acquainted with him."
Posted by: syronj Aug 2 2005, 08:17 PM
Shaka worked on his second plate and had a servant take a
well-decorated slice to Anya. With it was a note: "No cake for you, Falco.
Compliments to the woodelf."
Shaka raised his glass to Loranna in appreciation.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 08:17 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 02:17 PM)
Arynel stopped eating only long enough to answer, he did not
even lay down his fork.
"I beleive it is wise to consider that possibility," the Breton said,
"If ever you become acquainted with him."
"Have you ever been aquaninted with him?".
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 08:20 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 12:17 PM)
"Have you ever been aquaninted with him?".
Arynel, quite wanting to eat his cake, swallowed another bite and looked at
Isidor.
"I spoke with him briefly, once, but that was our only discourse."
The Breton hastily returned to his cake.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 08:21 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 02:20 PM)
Arynel, quite wanting to eat his cake, swallowed another bite
and looked at Isidor.
"I spoke with him briefly, once, but that was our only discourse."
The Breton hastily returned to his cake.
"If you have only met him once, how can you make such assumptions about
him?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 08:21 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 02:11 PM)
Other than a brief letter earlier today, I haven't talked
with him since Early Harvest," Loranna says. "Have you news of
him? Is he doing well?
"I visited him just before I came here, and convinced him to stand down
his army. I thought he might have mentioned that in the letter. I think it's
perfectly reasonable to have a local guard for defense like you have, my lady.
But having each member of each house having an army capable of invasion ...
it's Dunmer culture, but it's what keeps us divided. I managed to get Minsero
to see that, but it took some effort."
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 08:23 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 12:21 PM)
If you have only met him once, how can you make such
assumptions about him?
Arynel, again, paused from his eating, and looked at Isidor.
"I do not judge him more harshly than any others," the Breton said,
before returning to his cake.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 08:25 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 02:23 PM)
Arynel, again, paused from his eating, and looked at Isidor.
"I do not judge him more harshly than any others," the Breton said,
before returning to his cake.
"Well, you have certainly passed judgement on both the mother and the
son."
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 08:27 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 12:25 PM)
Well, you have certainly passed judgement on both the
mother and the son.
Arynel stopped eating, and placed his fork carefully on the table beside his
tray. Turning, he looked Isidor square in the eye.
"What would you claim my judgement to be?" The Breton asked, "We
shall see if the stones fall rightly."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 08:29 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 02:27 PM)
Arynel stopped eating, and placed his fork carefully on the
table beside his tray. Turning, he looked Isidor square in the eye.
"What would you claim my judgement to be?" The Breton asked,
"We shall see if the stones fall rightly."
Isidor thought for a moment and then said "You think Barezinah a Queen
undeserving of respect, or the power she weilds. You think she is the same
thief she was so many years ago. You think Heleseth is her mother's son; a
poisner, a sneak and undeserving of respect or power."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 08:30 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 02:21 PM)
I visited him just before I came here, and convinced him
to stand down his army. I thought he might have mentioned that in the
letter. I think it's perfectly reasonable to have a local guard for
defense like you have, my lady. But having each member of each house
having an army capable of invasion ... it's Dunmer culture, but it's what keeps
us divided. I managed to get Minsero to see that, but it took some
effort.
"Ah, I see," Loranna says, her eyebrows going up a bit from Arynel
and Isidor's conversation.
"Lord Minsero struck me as a good mer," Loranna says, choosing her
words with some care. "I have a good deal of respect for him, and liking
as well. I can imagine though it must have taken some effort."
She smiles a bit, though her heart beats just a little faster.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 08:33 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 12:29 PM)
Isidor thought for a moment and then said "You think
Barezinah a Queen undeserving of respect, or the power she weilds. You think
she is the same thief she was so many years ago. You think Heleseth is her
mother's son; a poisner, a sneak and undeserving of respect or power."
Arynel answered without emotion.
“My temple is one not easily uncovered, your stones have fallen haphazardly,
beware of faulty architecture.”
The Breton promptly returned to his cake.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 08:35 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 2 2005, 02:33 PM)
Arynel answered without emotion.
“My temple is one not easily uncovered, your stones have fallen haphazardly,
beware of faulty architecture.”
The Breton promptly returned to his cake.
"Say what you will, Arynel."
He turns to see Loranna looking slightly nervous.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 2 2005, 08:38 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 12:35 PM)
Say what you will, Arynel.
He turns to see Loranna looking slightly nervous.
"That I have," Arynel said between bites from his cake.
The Breton finished the second piece and turned to the third, all the while
keeping an ear out for the conversation between Loranna and Barenziah.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 2 2005, 08:45 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 2 2005, 12:17 PM)
Shaka worked on his second plate and had a servant take a
well-decorated slice to Anya. With it was a note: "No cake for
you, Falco. Compliments to the woodelf."
Shaka raised his glass to Loranna in appreciation.
Anya was slightly paying attention to the other members conversations, but was
enamored in her cake to much to care.
As she finished her first, small slice, a plate was handed to her by a servant.
Giggling at the note, she looked at the piece, "Oh, it's almost too pretty
to eat, almost."
As she started to dig into the cake, she shook her head at Shaka and Falco,
looking up she mouthed the words "Thank you." to the battlemage.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 08:52 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 02:30 PM)
Lord Minsero struck me as a good mer," Loranna says,
choosing her words with some care. "I have a good deal of respect
for him, and liking as well. I can imagine though it must have taken some
effort.
"It did. He is, as you say, a good Dunmer, and wants the best for his
people. So do I, but I also want what's best for his neighbors, and his
enemies. Statecraft more often than not is about two good people
fighting," Barenziah took a thoughtful bite of her cake. "I never
wanted to rule. Did you?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 09:01 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 02:52 PM)
It did. He is, as you say, a good Dunmer, and wants
the best for his people. So do I, but I also want what's best for his
neighbors, and his enemies. Statecraft more often than not is about two
good people fighting," Barenziah took a thoughtful bite of her cake.
"I never wanted to rule. Did you?
Loranna's expression becomes animate. "When I was traipsing around
Vvardenfell like a girl without a clue, the thought of actually being in charge
of anything frightened me terribly. I had thought if I somehow lived through
all that that I'd become a hermit somewhere."
She pauses and relaxes. "Then people helped me realize you can't just run
away from the world like that ... but I still hadn't envisioned myself as a
ruler."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 09:09 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 03:01 PM)
She pauses and relaxes. "Then people helped me
realize you can't just run away from the world like that ... but I still hadn't
envisioned myself as a ruler."
"I wouldn't deny the trappings of royalty are very pleasant. I would not
have palaces, fine clothes, and a meal such as I had here tonight if I were
still Berry the Dunmer thief," Barenziah smiled. "And the
responsibilities can be so tedious. It took me some time to find my vision and
my methods. I think you are closer than I was, so early in your reign. I know
you have had some experiences with my son Helseth and my step-daughter Elysana.
They're both effective rulers in their own ways. And their ways are very
different, though perhaps it takes a mother's eyes to discern it."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 09:16 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 03:09 PM)
I wouldn't deny the trappings of royalty are very
pleasant. I would not have palaces, fine clothes, and a meal such as I
had here tonight if I were still Berry the Dunmer thief," Barenziah
smiled. "And the responsibilities can be so tedious. It took me some
time to find my vision and my methods. I think you are closer than I was,
so early in your reign. I know you have had some experiences with my son
Helseth and my step-daughter Elysana. They're both effective rulers in
their own ways. And their ways are very different, though perhaps it
takes a mother's eyes to discern it.
Loranna glances at her companions for a brief second, then turns back to
Barenziah.
"Thank you Your Majesty," she says. "I have good friends and
good people working for me; they deserve no small amount of praise for what
we've managed to do so far here."
"I regret the circumstances under which I met both Helseth and
Elysana," she continues. "Your son and I were both stressed when we
met, and had such a daunting task looming over us, and my first meeting with
Elysana she and I were both playing at being someone we weren't - her much
better than me, but it was still not the best way to meet someone."
"If I may ask, Your Majesty," she ventures, "how would you
describe your son's and step-daughter's ways of ruling?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 09:22 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 03:16 PM)
If I may ask, Your Majesty," she ventures, "how
would you describe your son's and step-daughter's ways of ruling?
"Hard to summarize," Barenziah took the last bite of her cake.
"They respond very differently to threats imagined and real. They are
different kinds of diplomats. In truth, it may not be that they are so very
different as their kingdoms are so very different. Elysana's is smaller but
more stable, so her goal has been to expand it. Helseth's is large but conflicted,
and his goal has been to unite it under himself. While he is ill, I have taken
his goal and made it my own."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 09:33 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 03:22 PM)
Hard to summarize," Barenziah took the last bite of
her cake. "They respond very differently to threats imagined and
real. They are different kinds of diplomats. In truth, it may not
be that they are so very different as their kingdoms are so very
different. Elysana's is smaller but more stable, so her goal has been to
expand it. Helseth's is large but conflicted, and his goal has been to
unite it under himself. While he is ill, I have taken his goal and made
it my own.
"I see," Loranna says, munching on her cake thoughtfully. "That
does make sense."
She swallows, and reaches for her wineglass, wheels turning in her mind.
"From what you say about Lord Minsero, it sounds as though you're having
some success in your endevor, Your Majesty," she says diplomatically.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 09:35 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 03:33 PM)
"From what you say about Lord Minsero, it sounds as though
you're having some success in your endevor, Your Majesty," she says
diplomatically.
"Some success, but balancing power requires total success," Barenziah
nodded. "I thank you for a lovely evening, my lady. I'm afraid I must
retire for the night. It's been a long journey."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 09:38 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 03:35 PM)
Some success, but balancing power requires total
success," Barenziah nodded. "I thank you for a lovely evening, my
lady. I'm afraid I must retire for the night. It's been a long
journey.
Loranna nods. "Have a restful evening, Your Majesty. We shall see you in
the morn."
Loranna frowns mentally; she had a lot of thinking and talking to do tonight
...
Posted by: syronj Aug 2 2005, 09:38 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 03:33 PM)
I see," Loranna says, munching on her cake
thoughtfully. "That does make sense.
She swallows, and reaches for her wineglass, wheels turning in her mind.
"From what you say about Lord Minsero, it sounds as though you're having
some success in your endevor, Your Majesty," she says diplomatically.
Shaka spoke to the head table for the first time. "Dres Loranna, thank you
for this feast. Your Majesty, have you heard how Dres Vendama and Dres Obael
are faring these days, by any chance?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 09:40 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 03:38 PM)
Loranna nods. "Have a restful evening, Your
Majesty. We shall see you in the morn."
Loranna frowns mentally; she had a lot of thinking and talking to do tonight
...
Barenziah stood up, and her guards stood up with her.
"Thank you very much for an extremely entertaining evening," the
Queen Mother said. "I have not had such company in a very long time. I
look forward to seeing each of you tomorrow."
With that, Barenziah and most of her guard departed. A few stayed around for
thirds of cake.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 2 2005, 09:45 PM
Isidor took a drink, and then said "A splendid feast,
Loranna."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 2 2005, 09:49 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 03:45 PM)
Isidor took a drink, and then said "A splendid feast,
Loranna."
"Thank you Isidor, and Shaka," Loranna says, toasting as the Queen
departs. "To Her Majesty's health."
Once Barenziah is gone, Loranna asks for a couple more pieces of cake. "I
think I will retire soon myself," she says, adding with a grin "Plus
I promised someone a slice of cake."
Posted by: syronj Aug 2 2005, 09:52 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 03:49 PM)
Thank you Isidor, and Shaka," Loranna says, toasting
as the Queen departs. "To Her Majesty's health.
Once Barenziah is gone, Loranna asks for a couple more pieces of cake.
"I think I will retire soon myself," she says, adding with a grin
"Plus I promised someone a slice of cake."
Shaka raised his glass to Loranna as well. "Thank you for today, Dres
Loranna." He didn't think Barenziah had heard his question, but Shaka was
satisfied that the dinner had concluded well.
Posted by: Moonblink Aug 2 2005, 10:52 PM
Ajaar was eating her dinner at The Drunken Guar, thinking.
She could see Loranna tomarrow. Then she would get her memory back.
Good.
Or maybe that wasn't so good....
For all she knew, she could be some wanted crimanal from another provenice.
Maybe she would regret remebering.... remebering what she had forgoten.
But then she could learn, learn why the captian had seen a "dragon",
learn why she had all these dreams of a little human girl.
The girl. She had her in her dreams. The dreams were so vived, she could almost
still feel she was there.
It always started with her walking on an island. But she was not alone. There
was always this little girl that would walk with her. The girl wore a blue
dress and was happy.
As they walked on the shore of an Island, Ahjaar heard somthing in the bushes
on the Island. It would follow them as they walked, staying in the shadows.
The girl was unaware of the threat, untill it attacked.
A blast of heat flew out of the bushes, knocking the girl and Ahjaar over.
Ahaar would look into the forest as a dragon emerged, fire dancing in its
mouth. It roared, and whiped Ahjaar with It's tail. Before Ahjaar lost
concuisness, the Illusion faded away and a man in black armor grabbed the
little girl. Then all went black...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 2 2005, 11:28 PM
Tris had eaten only a single slice of cake, slowly, lingeringly,
with his eyes and ears wide open to what was happening around him. He wondered
if Razbiah's tears were pride in her lover, or jealousy, and he wondered at the
magnificent forbearance of the Queen. Truly a great lady. But then, she had
been an adventurer herself, once upon a time; it was no great wonder she
remembered what adventurers were like.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 2 2005, 11:53 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 05:28 PM)
Tris had eaten only a single slice of cake, slowly, lingeringly,
with his eyes and ears wide open to what was happening around him. He wondered
if Razbiah's tears were pride in her lover, or jealousy, and he wondered at the
magnificent forbearance of the Queen. Truly a great lady. But then, she had
been an adventurer herself, once upon a time; it was no great wonder she
remembered what adventurers were like.
A red-armored royal guard touched Tris on the shoulder. "Pardon me, sir.
Her Royal Highness would like a moment of your time in her room."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 2 2005, 11:56 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 04:53 PM)
A red-armored royal guard touched Tris on the shoulder.
"Pardon me, sir. Her Royal Highness would like a moment of your time
in her room."
Tris hadn't expected this. Just let me brush my hair, he started to say. But
his hair looked as good as it was ever likely to look; that was nerves
speaking.
"Thank you," he said, and followed the guard.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 05:56 PM)
"Thank you," he said, and followed the guard.
The guard knocked on Barenziah's door, and when she said, "Come in,"
he escorted Tris inside, and closed the door behind him.
"Pardon me for taking you away from the others, but you must be related to
Sternhart," said the Queen Mother. "Unless I'm much mistaken."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 05:01 PM)
The guard knocked on Barenziah's door, and when she said,
"Come in," he escorted Tris inside, and closed the door behind him.
"Pardon me for taking you away from the others, but you must be related to
Sternhart," said the Queen Mother. "Unless I'm much mistaken."
Tris, unlike most of the people who knew his father, remained entirely innocent
of the fact that he looked much as his father had in his younger days.
He had prepared a flowery greeting; it disappeared from his mind at the queen's
words.
"Yes, your majesty," he said, when he could think again. "I'm
Tris Gaerington, his eldest son. Although we don't speak. How did you
know?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 06:08 PM)
Yes, your majesty," he said, when he could
think again. "I'm Tris Gaerington, his eldest son. Although we don't
speak. How did you know?
"Oh, by Kynareth, lad," Barenziah laughed very hard, and took a
moment to compose herself. "Forgive me. You may not know this, but your
father helped finance my daughter's dowry to the King of Firsthold. And when I
saw you, just for a moment, I thought, oh damn, now he's going to want that
gold back."
"Of course, I realized my mistake at once," Barenziah continued,
wiping a tear from her eye. "You're known as Mirror now, or you used to
be?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 05:13 PM)
"Oh, by Kynareth, lad," Barenziah laughed very hard,
and took a moment to compose herself. "Forgive me. You may not know
this, but your father helped finance my daughter's dowry to the King of
Firsthold. And when I saw you, just for a moment, I thought, oh damn,
now he's going to want that gold back."
"Of course, I realized my mistake at once," Barenziah continued,
wiping a tear from her eye. "You're known as Mirror now, or you used to
be?"
"They're right when they say you know everything," Tris said. "I
am still Mirror.
"To be honest, I had wondered if King Helseth didn't owe my father money -
he's fond of playing both sides, my father, and it would be inconvenient to try
to collect without alerting her majesty Elysana to the circumstances of any
loan. But I'm not here to collect for my father; I hate banking and business.
As you can imagine, I'm something of a disappointment to him."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:25 AM
As the guests got up for after-dinner conversation, Shaka walked
over to Anya. "I promised you that we'd look into your shoulder; I'll
check whether Dres Loranna is free."
Shaka talked to Loranna's guards to see if the Lady was finished talking to
Slyvos yet.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 06:19 PM)
"They're right when they say you know
everything," Tris said. "I am still Mirror.
"To be honest, I had wondered if King Helseth didn't owe my father money -
he's fond of playing both sides, my father, and it would be inconvenient to try
to collect without alerting her majesty Elysana to the circumstances of any
loan. But I'm not here to collect for my father; I hate banking and
business. As you can imagine, I'm something of a disappointment to him."
"That's where I heard about you most recently," Barenziah said.
"Elysana's spymaster before the current one was a double agent for us, and
told us she was looking for you. I don't feel bad about defaulting on your
father's loan, I confess. He made off well-enough when Helseth and Elysana were
both vying for the throne, like you said, playing one side against another.
Kynareth, but you're a handsome lad."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 2 2005, 06:25 PM)
As the guests got up for after-dinner conversation, Shaka walked
over to Anya. "I promised you that we'd look into your
shoulder; I'll check whether Dres Loranna is free."
Shaka talked to Loranna's guards to see if the Lady was finished talking to
Slyvos yet.
The guard Shaka speaks to disappears for a few moments, and Loranna comes back
out.
"Yes Shaka, what is it?" she asks, looking a bit more girlish than
usual; her eyes are twinkling.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 06:27 PM)
The guard Shaka speaks to disappears for a few moments, and
Loranna comes back out.
"Yes Shaka, what is it?" she asks, looking a bit more girlish than
usual; her eyes are twinkling.
Lucky devil, thought Shaka of Slyvos. "Thanks for your time, Dres Loranna
and please give my regards to Slyvos; we won't forget how much of himself he
gave to the summoning."
"I asked to talk to you about Anya's shoulder. She's too much of a trouper
to complain about it, but I can tell she's not sleeping . . . . Anya, go
ahead," said Shaka, glancing around to confirm that no one could hear
their talk.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 05:25 PM)
That's where I heard about you most recently,"
Barenziah said. "Elysana's spymaster before the current one was a double
agent for us, and told us she was looking for you. I don't feel bad about
defaulting on your father's loan, I confess. He made off well-enough when
Helseth and Elysana were both vying for the throne, like you said, playing one
side against another. Kynareth, but you're a handsome lad.
Tris felt himself blush scarlet, like a Wayrest rose.
"Thank you, your majesty," he said. And then, "The fair city of
Wayrest has been a little less fair since you left it."
He had thought it wasn't possible to blush any harder, but he did; what was he
thinking, to say such a thing?
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 2 2005, 06:30 PM)
Lucky devil, thought Shaka of Slyvos. "Thanks for
your time, Dres Loranna and please give my regards to Slyvos; we won't
forget how much of himself he gave to the summoning."
"I asked to talk to you about Anya's shoulder. She's too much of a
trouper to complain about it, but I can tell she's not sleeping . . . .
Anya, go ahead," said Shaka, glancing around to confirm that no one could
hear their talk.
Loranna looks to Anya. "Not sleeping?" she asks, frowning.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 2 2005, 04:30 PM)
Lucky devil, thought Shaka of Slyvos. "Thanks for
your time, Dres Loranna and please give my regards to Slyvos; we won't
forget how much of himself he gave to the summoning."
"I asked to talk to you about Anya's shoulder. She's too much of a
trouper to complain about it, but I can tell she's not sleeping . . . .
Anya, go ahead," said Shaka, glancing around to confirm that no one could
hear their talk.
Glancing down, Anya blushed. Tears started to from in her eyes as she thought
back, but none fell yet. Making sure no one was watching, she pull down the
small sleeve of the robe, showing her shoulder. Marring her slightly tan skin
were three angry scars, nearly pure white and ropy. They ran diagonally from
the tip of her shoulder, stopping short of her chest.
"I... I've never shown anyone this before. It happened when Red Mountain
erupted, Twilights, they attacked my home. They healer that found me said she
did the best she could, but it wouldn't go away, even when the small rakes on
my face did."
Closing her eyes, and watching the red sky through them, she pulled up her
past, letting the tears finally come. "That's not a-all either. I've been
having nightmares for the past week, but they're too real to be mere dreams, I
thought I had let go..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 06:30 PM)
Tris felt himself blush scarlet, like a Wayrest rose.
"Thank you, your majesty," he said. And then, "The fair
city of Wayrest has been a little less fair since you left it."
He had thought it wasn't possible to blush any harder, but he did; what
was he thinking, to say such a thing?
Barenziah smiles, and touches Tris's cheek: "Has it really? What a darling
thing to say, my boy. And what a pretty blush. A very pretty blush. No, I can
see now, the resemblance to your father was merely superficial. If he tried to
seduce me, it would have been purely a business transaction, and there would
have been no blush. What are your aims, Tris?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:42 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 06:38 PM)
Glancing down, Anya blushed. Tears started to from in her eyes
as she thought back, but none fell yet. Making sure no one was watching, she
pull down the small sleeve of the robe, showing her shoulder. Marring her
slightly tan skin were three angry scars, nearly pure white and ropy. They ran
diagonally from the tip of her shoulder, stopping short of her chest.
"I... I've never shown anyone this before. It happened when Red Mountain
erupted, Twilights, they attacked my home. They healer that found me said she
did the best she could, but it wouldn't go away, even when the small rakes on
my face did."
Closing her eyes, and watching the red sky through them, she pulled up her
past, letting the tears finally come. "That's not a-all either. I've been
having nightmares for the past week, but they're too real to be mere dreams, I
thought I had let go..."
Shaka felt hollow inside. "Oh, kid .... I'm sorry, I didn't know all you
were going through." He was close to tears himself.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 06:38 PM)
Glancing down, Anya blushed. Tears started to from in her eyes
as she thought back, but none fell yet. Making sure no one was watching, she
pull down the small sleeve of the robe, showing her shoulder. Marring her
slightly tan skin were three angry scars, nearly pure white and ropy. They ran
diagonally from the tip of her shoulder, stopping short of her chest.
"I... I've never shown anyone this before. It happened when Red Mountain
erupted, Twilights, they attacked my home. They healer that found me said she
did the best she could, but it wouldn't go away, even when the small rakes on
my face did."
Closing her eyes, and watching the red sky through them, she pulled up her past,
letting the tears finally come. "That's not a-all either. I've been having
nightmares for the past week, but they're too real to be mere dreams, I thought
I had let go..."
Loranna reaches out slowly to lightly touch the scars, her eyes symphathetic.
"The scars I fear you'll bear all your life, though I should be able to do
something about the pain, at least," Loranna says. "As for the
nightmares, though ... there's no real magical cure for those, I'm sad to
say."
" ... You said they're too real to be mere dreams, though ..." she
asks, even as she begins working magic to try and fix Anya's shoulder.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 05:39 PM)
Barenziah smiles, and touches Tris's cheek: "Has it
really? What a darling thing to say, my boy. And what a pretty
blush. A very pretty blush. No, I can see now, the resemblance to
your father was merely superficial. If he tried to seduce me, it would
have been purely a business transaction, and there would have been no
blush. What are your aims, Tris?"
"I spent all dinner thinking up that one line," Tris said. "It's
why I didn't talk. And... I'm afraid I didn't think past that. I..."
He suddenly realized he was digging himself into a hole. She had suggested that
he was trying to seduce her, and he hadn't said a word to deny it.
Sweet Merciful Dibella, help me! he thought, almost laughing at himself.
She was magnificent.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 12:52 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 04:46 PM)
Loranna reaches out slowly to lightly touch the scars, her eyes
symphathetic.
"The scars I fear you'll bear all your life, though I should be able to do
something about the pain, at least," Loranna says. "As for the
nightmares, though ... there's no real magical cure for those, I'm sad to
say."
" ... You said they're too real to be mere dreams, though ..." she
asks, even as she begins working magic to try and fix Anya's shoulder.
Wincing as the Lady touched her shoulder, Anya looked up, "Every night I
sleep it seems, I relive my horrors. I wake up soaked in sweat, scared and
alone. They're exactly like my past, but the mingle, I - I just don't
understand, one minute I'm a little girl watching the Twi- my family killed and
then I'm back with the slavers."
Her voice dropping to a low whisper, "Mother, Allania, my brother..."
She watched the tears splatter on the floor, bit by bit.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 06:52 PM)
Wincing as the Lady touched her shoulder, Anya looked up,
"Every night I sleep it seems, I relive my horrors. I wake up soaked in
sweat, scared and alone. They're exactly like my past, but the mingle, I - I
just don't understand, one minute I'm a little girl watching the Twi- my family
killed and then I'm back with the slavers."
Her voice dropping to a low whisper, "Mother, Allania, my brother..."
She watched the tears splatter on the floor, bit by bit.
Shaka reached out and hugged Anya. "I'm sorry, Anya," he whispered to
her. "I didn't want to put you on the spot . . . but the Lady is known as
a healer."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 06:46 PM)
I spent all dinner thinking up that one line,"
Tris said. "It's why I didn't talk. And... I'm afraid I didn't think past
that. I...
He suddenly realized he was digging himself into a hole. She had suggested that
he was trying to seduce her, and he hadn't said a word to deny it.
Sweet Merciful Dibella, help me! he thought, almost laughing at himself.
She was magnificent.
Barenziah's face was close. "You speak pretty words to an old woman, and
you do not plan past that? There was a time, not too long again, when I had a
hunger for poetry and power and the young men who create them both. I don't
think I see your father in your eyes at all. I only see my own
reflection."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 06:52 PM)
Wincing as the Lady touched her shoulder, Anya looked up,
"Every night I sleep it seems, I relive my horrors. I wake up soaked in
sweat, scared and alone. They're exactly like my past, but the mingle, I - I
just don't understand, one minute I'm a little girl watching the Twi- my family
killed and then I'm back with the slavers."
Her voice dropping to a low whisper, "Mother, Allania, my brother..."
She watched the tears splatter on the floor, bit by bit.
Loranna puts her hands on Anya's shoulders, reassuringly, letting Shaka embrace
the beleagured Bosmer girl.
"I know what it's like, to have nightmares that won't go away," she
says. "I still have them myself."
Her own eyes moisten, and her hands glow with blue magic, restoring Anya's
shoulder to the best of Loranna's ability. The scars would remain, but the
shoulder would no longer give Anya physical pain.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 05:57 PM)
Barenziah's face was close. "You speak pretty words
to an old woman, and you do not plan past that? There was a time, not too
long again, when I had a hunger for poetry and power and the young men who
create them both. I don't think I see your father in your eyes at
all. I only see my own reflection."
Tris's thoughts flickered, for a moment, over the subject of power, the many
powerful people he had loved. But it wasn't power, really, that drew him; it
was nobility of spirit, the taste of an adventurous soul.
"I have been an initiate of Dibella almost my whole life," he said.
"I don't see age, or youth; only beauty."
And he kissed her, thinking, Well. If she kills me, it will be worth it.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 01:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 05:01 PM)
Loranna puts her hands on Anya's shoulders, reassuringly,
letting Shaka embrace the beleagured Bosmer girl.
"I know what it's like, to have nightmares that won't go away," she
says. "I still have them myself."
Her own eyes moisten, and her hands glow with blue magic, restoring Anya's
shoulder to the best of Loranna's ability. The scars would remain, but
the shoulder would no longer give Anya physical pain.
Resting her head on Shaka shoulder, she just stood there as she felt her
shoulder deaden. An Argonian, so rough on the outside, but I haven't felt
this safe in a long time, so warm.
"Why would they come back now, I'd accepted what happened, it's what
Vondicus taught me, but they came back so suddenly, all at once. I feel
terrified when alone, unable to rest, unable to forget. I may ignore them for a
time, like with the vampires battle and that Daedra quest, but they're still
there, waiting for me."
Anya opened her eyes, "Oh Shaka, I'm getting your shirt wet."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:11 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 07:07 PM)
Resting her head on Shaka shoulder, she just stood there as she
felt her shoulder deaden. An Argonian, so rough on the outside, but I
haven't felt this say in a long time, so warm.
"Why would they come back now, I'd accepted what happened, it's what
Vondicus taught me, but they came back so suddenly, all at once. I feel
terrified when alone, unable to rest, unable to forget. I may ignore them for a
time, like with the vampires battle and that Daedra quest, but they're still
there, waiting for me."
Anya opened her eyes, "Oh Shaka, I'm getting your shirt wet."
"It's all right, Anya." He almost smiled that she would care about
something that small. Shaka held her head gently to his shoulder.
How many other survivors are out there, he wondered for a moment. Maybe they
escaped the Blue Dawn and they feel guilty for it; maybe they don't feel
guilty, but they can't relax, and other people can't really understand why.
Gods, the repercussions of Vvardenfell's harrowing will echo for years.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 07:05 PM)
I have been an initiate of Dibella almost my whole
life," he said. "I don't see age, or youth; only beauty.
And he kissed her, thinking, Well. If she kills me, it will be worth it.
Barenziah began to respond, and then pushed back. "No, lad. I was wrong to
let you do that. It isn't wise. My hunger is out of habit ... I tasted the
Breton wine tonight, and you ... should go now."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 2 2005, 07:11 PM)
"It's all right, Anya." He almost smiled that
she would care about something that small. Shaka held her head gently to
his shoulder.
How many other survivors are out there, he wondered for a moment. Maybe
they escaped the Blue Dawn and they feel guilty for it; maybe they don't
feel guilty, but they can't relax, and other people can't really understand
why. Gods, the repercussions of Vvardenfell's harrowing will echo for
years.
Loranna wipes her eyes, saying "Shaka is right, dear ..."
There had to be something they could do, but what ... and then, like a splash
of cold water in the face, it occurs to Loranna what might be the problem.
"Anya," she says, " ... it might be, your loved ones are really
trying to reach you. Raithmat wasn't the only spirit to return; the lands of
the dead and living are not as seperated as they once were."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:20 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 06:15 PM)
Barenziah began to respond, and then pushed back.
"No, lad. I was wrong to let you do that. It isn't wise.
My hunger is out of habit ... I tasted the Breton wine tonight, and you ...
should go now."
Tris instantly released her and went to one knee, bowing his head.
"Forgive my impertinence, your majesty."
There were two directions he could go next; trying to make up his mind between
them, he clumsily went both.
"I haven't answered any of your majesty's questions. And I... I'm good at
keeping secrets."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 07:20 PM)
I haven't answered any of your majesty's questions. And
I... I'm good at keeping secrets.
"That's something we have in common," Barenziah smiled, and kissed
Tris on the forehead. She walked over to her trunks, and took out a ruby
pendant in the shape of a rose. "I don't know if I'll ever return to
Wayrest. You should have this."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 05:18 PM)
Loranna wipes her eyes, saying "Shaka is right, dear
..."
There had to be something they could do, but what ... and then, like a splash
of cold water in the face, it occurs to Loranna what might be the problem.
"Anya," she says, " ... it might be, your loved ones are really
trying to reach you. Raithmat wasn't the only spirit to return; the lands
of the dead and living are not as seperated as they once were."
Anya had her eyes closed, she was going through her memories, trying to
understand why. She heard Loranna talk, and thought she understood something
about family ghosts, but her voice grew fuzzy.
Anya opened her eyes, but the dining room wasn't there, it was a small cage,
the small cage. The Dunmer slaver, the one she was scared of as he had a
strange look in his eyes when he watched her and his sisters, came in with a
portly Imperial.
"Yes, they are indeed cute specimens, I'll take a few. Let's see, that
argonian there looks healthy, he'll work hard. Oh, we'll take this loverly
little girl here, and that Bosmer next to her. Her sister, you say?"
Jabbing his chubby hand at Anya and her sister, Allania, he sneered at them,
"You'll make lovely harem slaves, especially when we get a few years on
you."
The Dunmer unlocked the door and put on slave bracers on the three picked out,
that's when Anya heard her mother scream, "No, don't take my little
girls." With the speed only Bosmer could summon, she hit the Imperial and
bowled into the Dunmer.
"Ugh." Anya watched in horror as the end of a scimitar seemingly grew
from her back and she sagged to the floor. "A pity, she would have made a
good house slave."
Anya cried as her sister held her tight, and they were lead away, the Imperial
eyeing them like a hungry dog.
Anya gripped Shaka even tighter, her eyes closed but still twiching inside.
Muffled yelps sqeaked by his shirt, as Anya slowly sagged to the floor, still
hanging to the battlemage, lucky for her, Shaka still had his arms around her,
and kept her steady.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 06:34 PM)
That's something we have in common," Barenziah
smiled, and kissed Tris on the forehead. She walked over to her trunks,
and took out a ruby pendant in the shape of a rose. "I don't know if I'll
ever return to Wayrest. You should have this.
"Thank you, your majesty," Tris said. It was too big a present, but a
queen's gifts were not to be refused.
"I'm not sure if I'll ever return to Wayrest myself. Queen Elysana... does
not forgive easily. If you want to know my goals, that's one of them; for her
to stop seeking my death, and the death of Ciel Dolbinen."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 07:38 PM)
Anya gripped Shaka even tighter, her eyes closed but still
twiching inside. Muffled yelps sqeaked by his shirt, as Anya slowly sagged to
the floor, still hanging to the battlemage, lucky for her, Shaka still had his
arms around her, and kept her steady.
Shaka's eyes met Loranna's; he felt less competent than he probably appeared.
Shaka lifted up the nearly unconscious Anya in both arms.
"My lady, do you have a couch . . ." A part of Shaka noted that Anya
had no girl's body, but the solidity of a woman's. She was no burden for him
though.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:47 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 2 2005, 07:40 PM)
"Thank you, your majesty," Tris said. It was too
big a present, but a queen's gifts were not to be refused.
"I'm not sure if I'll ever return to Wayrest myself. Queen Elysana... does
not forgive easily. If you want to know my goals, that's one of them; for
her to stop seeking my death, and the death of Ciel Dolbinen."
"Oh, yes, I know about him too," Barenziah winked. "Well, the
only answer is to make yourself more useful to her alive than dead, and make
her realize that. Take your father's fortune, give her use of it, knowing that
if you die, it will pass to his heirs less generously disposed ... I am sure
that there are dozens of other possibilities ... I will give them some thought
tonight."
She gave him another kiss on the forehead. "And, again, thank you for the
very pretty words, my Tris."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 2 2005, 06:47 PM)
Oh, yes, I know about him too," Barenziah winked.
"Well, the only answer is to make yourself more useful to her alive than
dead, and make her realize that. Take your father's fortune, give her use
of it, knowing that if you die, it will pass to his heirs less generously
disposed ... I am sure that there are dozens of other possibilities ... I will
give them some thought tonight.
She gave him another kiss on the forehead. "And, again, thank you for the
very pretty words, my Tris."
"Not pretty enough," he said, and laughed out loud at his own
frustration. "It's going to be a long night for me. Good night, your
majesty."
He rose, and bowed.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:53 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 2 2005, 07:45 PM)
Shaka's eyes met Loranna's; he felt less competent than he
probably appeared. Shaka lifted up the nearly unconscious Anya in both
arms.
"My lady, do you have a couch . . ." A part of Shaka noted that
Anya had no girl's body, but the solidity of a woman's. She was no burden
for him though.
Loranna was already moving to help Shaka lift Anya. "This way," she
says, leading Shaka to a sitting room with a servicable couch.
"Let me look at her ..." Loranna felt worry but didn't show it; she
was too busy being a healer now.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:03 AM
Falco returned to his room with a smile on his face. He was not
embarassed or unhappy about the little incident at the feast. He spoke his mind
and was glad he did so. Falco drifted off to sleep that night thinking of joing
the royal guard. Not because he felt like protecting the royal family, but
because he liked the red armor.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:10 AM
Anya's eyes flickered through her past, through beatings and
starvation, until it settled on events years later.
She lead a slave's life, forced to clean and scrub, and to cater to a lecherous
fool's every whim, though nothing had happened yet. Her back was criss-crossed
with scars from whips and stitches, and the only hope that hse had was that her
sister was still with her, and the other girls locked in the same room.
It was a late night, and her sister hadn't returned. Finally the door creeped
open to the cold and barren room where they all stayed, and her sister was
shoved back in. Curling up into a small, fetid ball, Allania just stayed there,
staring into the wall and didn't speak for days. Anya tried to come close, but
was shoved away.
A week later, one of the gaurds came into the room and sneered at Anya,
"Now it's your turn, little scum, the master wants to see you."
Tears sprang from her eyes, something was lost then, more than with her. The two
siblings no longer had bond they once shared either.
Anya layed on the couch, closed eyes winched shut, a small exclamation left her
lips, "No."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 08:10 PM)
Anya layed on the couch, closed eyes winched shut, a small
exclamation left her lips, "No."
Loranna's breath catches in her throat. She couldn't find anything physically
wrong with Anya, and from the exclamation that escaped her lips, it sounded as
though the girl was in the theros of a nightmare.
Loranna's first instinct was to try and wake Anya - but she hesitates for a
brief moment, remembering her own recent suggestion. Perhaps the dreams were
Anya's departed loved one's way of trying to reach her?
No; none of the other ghosts she had known had spoken through dreams ...
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:16 AM
Isidor had wandered away from the dining room, shortly after the
feast. He wished to talk with Loranna, but she was busy with Shaka and Anya. He
would wait till she was done talking.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 08:10 PM)
Anya layed on the couch, closed eyes winched shut, a small
exclamation left her lips, "No."
Shaka stretched out his hand, but didn't lay it on Anya's head. If she had been
a slave, he could imagine a little of what she had had to endure, but he could
never really picture how terrible it might be for a female.
Shaka didn't want to make it worse for Anya with a male's touch just now . . .
He was fortunate Loranna was here.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:45 AM
"Get up, the master is calling for you, again. I swear,
I'll never know what that buffoon sees in you, or any other elf." The last
word was spit out vehemently.
"Careful, you know he doesn't like that kind of talk."
Wordlessly, Anya stood up, eyes downcast and hollow, as if seeing nothing.
Passing the others, they stared at her, but Allania held it with something of
distrust.
Over the past year, through rigorous and cruel exercise, she became the envy of
the other servants, mer and human alike. Her clothing left nothing to the
imagination, and scorn was furthur caused by the seemingly favorites played on
her by the master, though she wouldn't have considered it favorites. Not that
she no longer cared, for she had recessed into herself, no longer fully
registering the world fully.
Down the hall, she entered the master's main bedroom. "Ah, my little
flower kitten, you came. Tonight shall be pleasant indeed." A smirk
crossed his face, unlike her, the years haven't been kind to the master.
A single tear rolled down her eye as the gaurds left. As soon as the door shut,
the window shattered.
An Imperial, wearing standard Imperial armor, had shot it with a bow and
climbed in, slaying the fattened monster in one stroke, and taking Anya in tow.
The hired gaurds that watched the castle were hardly a match for the Legion
trained man. But they're were many, many more than him.
Something about this pulled Anya's mind to the front, that such an act was
being done for her. Thrown into the slaves room, the Imperial fended off the
remaing gaurds, but a few still got by, the angry ones that depised her.
Raising his sword, he went to cut Anya through, and would have.
Through tear strained eyes, Anya saw what it was, her sister's sightless eyes
with the sword stuck deeply in her shoulder, showing care than disdain.
Screaming Anya bowled into the two, knocking the gaurd into another, who's
sword killed him. Taking the sword from the murderer, she ran it through the
last gaurd in a fit of rage.
The images of her dead sister flashed through her mind. Screaming she kicked up
at the two dark people that lorded over her while she was on the couch.
"No, no get back. Stay away, go away." The world remained blurry
through her eyes, crying. She curled up into a ball, hugging the pillow
ferociously. The images of an argonian and some woman made it through, and she
relaxed slightly when no one actually attacked.
The room was empty now, all the others had ran but the Imperial. "My
name is Vondicus. You show spirit for one so ravaged. Come with me."
Dropping the sword, she walked behind Imperial, her only friend. Her face
burned with a look of hate. The sky burned a firey red. The center of the
island caught in a perpetual fire.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:51 AM
Isidor motions that he wishes to talk to Loranna, a few feet
away from Anya and Shaka. "If I may be frank, and I hope you will be to,
what are your feelings on the Queen?".
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:51 AM
Loranna makes her voice as soothing and comforting as she can.
"It's all right, Anya; you're awake now, the dreams can't hurt you,"
she says. "It's all right; Shaka's here, you're safe ..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 08:45 PM)
[Dropping the sword, she walked behind Imperial, her only
friend. Her face burned with a look of hate. The sky burned a firey red. The
center of the island caught in a perpetual fire.[/i]
Shaka gathered her in his arms. "We're here, Anya. . . . Who was this
Imperial you were muttering about?" He tucked her head under his muzzle.
Her blonde hair must mean a non-Bosmer in her blood, however many generations
back.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 06:51 PM)
Isidor motions that he wishes to talk to Loranna, a few feet
away from Anya and Shaka. "If I may be frank, and I hope you will be to,
what are your feelings on the Queen?".
Anya wiped her eyes as reality set back in. "What happened?"
Looking around, she noticed Shaka and Loranna were quieting her down, she felt
a little better. More memories now, than relived events, but still burning in
her mind.
She saw Isidor waving to Loranna, "I think that he wants to talk to you.
Just let me sit here. Shaka is still here, I just need some time to...
think."
Burying her head in the pillow, she just sat there in the fetal curl, trying to
will the monsters away. In her eye, the sky was still red, and starting to
blacken.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 08:58 PM)
Anya wiped her eyes as reality set back in. "What
happened?"
Looking around, she noticed Shaka and Loranna were quieting her down, she felt
a little better. More memories now, than relived events, but still burning in
her mind.
She saw Isidor waving to Loranna, "I think that he wants to talk to you.
Just let me sit here. Shaka is still here, I just need some time to...
think."
Burying her head in the pillow, she just sat there in the fetal curl, trying to
will the monsters away. In her eye, the sky was still red, and starting to
blacken.
Loranna frowns; Anya did not look to be doing much better - but she nods.
" ... All right dear," she says, turning to look at Shaka. "Take
your time; we're here for you when you're ready."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 08:51 PM)
Isidor motions that he wishes to talk to Loranna, a few feet
away from Anya and Shaka. "If I may be frank, and I hope you will be to,
what are your feelings on the Queen?".
"To be honest I'm still mulling over my feeling on the Queen,"
Loranna says to Isidor. "It's obvious what she's looking for here; I was
hoping to discuss the matter with people when it wasn't so late at night."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:02 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 2 2005, 08:58 PM)
Burying her head in the pillow, she just sat there in the fetal curl, trying to
will the monsters away. In her eye, the sky was still red, and starting to
blacken.
Shaka sat next to her, his hand on her shoulder. The People of the Root were
known for their patience.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 2 2005, 09:01 PM)
Loranna frowns; Anya did not look to be doing much better - but
she nods. " ... All right dear," she says, turning to look at
Shaka. "Take your time; we're here for you when you're ready."
"To be honest I'm still mulling over my feeling on the Queen,"
Loranna says to Isidor. "It's obvious what she's looking for here; I
was hoping to discuss the matter with people when it wasn't so late at
night."
"Very well. I would like to discuss this at a later time, you're
right."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:09 AM
Tris, in bed, staring up at the dark ceiling, was trying to
write poetry.
The problem was that the things he wanted to say to Barenziah were the sort of
things that, when committed to paper, made young girls squeal and go running to
the city militia to give a report.
Barenziah might well find such a letter amusing. But she wouldn't find it
amusing if such a letter were intercepted.
He turned over on his side and considered getting someone else to write for
him. Arynel was a poet. But Arynel's poetry couldn't really be mistaken for
anything other than, well, Arynel's poetry. And Arynel was no master of courtly
phrases.
He gave the poetry idea up as a bad deal.
He smiled, in the dark, to himself. Was he what they called a
"favorite" now? He wondered how many of Barenziah's people knew he
had gone to her room for a private audience, and how many of them were in love
with her. He would have to be careful, or he would make enemies.
There was really only one thing to do, in his current situation. He thought
that he had better do it, so he would be able to sleep.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 2 2005, 09:08 PM)
Very well. I would like to discuss this at a later time,
you're right.
Loranna gives Isidor a small smile. "Let's just try to relax for right
now," she says to him. "We've all been through a lot ..."
She glances back at Anya and Shaka.
" ... Right now, no one's trying to kill us; let's enjoy that while it
lasts."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:59 AM
After a while, Shaka thought Anya might be drifting off to
sleep, probably her first true sleep in weeks. He picked her up gently and
walked to her room in the guest wing.
Shaka placed Anya on her bed and covered her with a quilt, still dressed in her
robe from the dinner. He left an oil lamp glowing softly in one corner of the
room. Shaka smoothed the hair back from Anya's face and left.
As he closed her door, Shaka murmured to himself, "Do I know how to show a
woman a good time or not," with a sad smile. He thought Anya seemed
slightly more at peace tonight.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:37 AM
"Good, good. Now climb to the other branch." Anya
looked down, half-way up the tree. Vondicus was once again making her go
through one of his exerises in survival.
"Block, twirl, don't leave you side open. You're too spontaneous, think
one step ahead." Anya dropped her pole, panting heavily. "Enough
sparring today, little one. Let's et some food."
"Pull back. Sight down the shaft, keep both eyes open." She let the shaft
go, which went widly off target. Smiling, "Uncle, I think I'll stick with
throwing daggers, you can keep the bow."
Anya smiled in her sleep as she watched the lessons Vondicus taught her, made
her into the survivor she was today.
"You left me! I wont let you be happy!"
The sky turned red. "Find the children!" The Imperial yelled. Fire
erupted.
Anya sprinted towards the house, but a twisted female shape stopped her. The
wings of the Twilight flaired and she was knocked back, but a shot from a bow slew
the hellish figure.
Crying, Anya huddled up, her little arms protecting her. "Not again, not
again."
Anya awoke with a start, sweating in bed. This was the first time she had heard
a voice, it seemed familar, yet distant and distorted with rage. She let the
few tears fall down her face as she stared at the ceiling, pulling the quilt
close to her chin.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:50 PM
Herwyn Brand, Spymaster to Elysana, Queen of Wayrest, walked
purposefully through the park. The long stretch of trees and flowerbeds nestled
against a small stream as it wound through the center of Wayrest City. Herwyn
had been this way many times. He often ate lunch here, reading his daily
paperwork. Today, however, he was not here for the sun or to listen to the birds
sing.
For many months, each morning on his way to work, Herwyn had found a Wayrest
rose. Every morning he took a different route from his home to the Royal
Palace, and every day there was a rose, miraculously waiting for him somewhere
along the way. Far from a mystery, it had become sort of a game. He knew quite
well that the intriguing Tris Gaerington, whose head the Queen would dearly
love delivered to her with or without his body, was the one leaving the roses.
Every day Herwyn would take a different, wildly twisting route, and every day,
Gaerington would use his rather... remarkable... powers to leave a simple rose
in his path.
But for the past few weeks, there had been no rose.
Then there was the girl. The wonderful, charming, childlike yet disturbingly
wise girl, whose sleek dark eyes were the most common subject of Herwyn's
daydreams. The girl whom, until recently, he had only known by the nickname
'Doll'. She, like Tris Gaerington, was possessed of extraordinary abilities,
and she, like Tris Gaerington, had suddenly disappeared from Herwyn's life. She
had not met him for an arranged meeting, and he had heard nothing from her for
weeks.
Brand was one of the few people alive that knew that the two, Doll and
Gaerington (or Mirror, as he was called) were members of a small organization
of such gifted people. People who understood things about the workings of the
universe that would reduce many scholars to tears. People who referred to
themselves as Void Rangers.
Why the Spymaster had yet to tell his Queen all he knew, despite her urging
that he find the outlaw Gaerington as quickly as possible, he was unsure of
himself. He told himself that it would cause the Queen needless worry, and he
would handle things personally, but something else nagged at his mind.
Something that, if possible, seemed larger than Wayrest, and his duty to her.
The Void Rangers had a hall, under the guise of an adventuring guild, in the
city of Daggerfall. Herwyn had found its location some time ago, and so
naturally it was the first place he had checked for his missing... dare he
say... friends.
Due to the recent trouble with ghosts, Gothryd, King of Daggerfall, had enacted
many harsh restrictions and conducted all manner of investigations in his
benighted city. Herwyn's sources told him that the Void Ranger's guildhouse had
been one recently searched. It was no trouble at all to gain access to the
reports. They read, simply, "The manor at the Southeast corner of Septim's
Square: The premises hold nothing of interest."
"Nothing of interest" indeed. Herwyn had, despite the ban on Mage's
Guild travel, gone to Daggerfall to see for himself. He would never forget the
feeling of laying a hand on the manor doorhandle. He had tried to describe it
in his journal that evening, but words had failed him.
Next he had tried the Gaerington Manor in Wayrest. Gaerington Senior, Count
Sternheart and father of Tris, had recently had a third son by his new young
wife, Ymalna. It was an enormous understatement to say that Tris and his father
were not on the best of terms. Indeed, Herwyn was not sure who would be more
pleased to hear of Tris's death, the Queen, or the Count. But it was not the
Count that Herwyn called upon, it was his young wife, Ymalna.
Herwyn was aware that the young lady had recently begun a passionate, if
sporadic, affair with her handsome son-in-law. Yes, the Spymaster was
good at his job.
The young Countess was actually very relieved to be questioned about Tris, for
she was of the opinion that the elder Gaerington had finally succeded in having
his son murdered. Ymalna had been agonizing for weeks now, building the courage
to inform someone of her suspicions.
Two attepts to find what had become of Tris and Doll. Two failures. Herwyn knew
of only one more place to inquire.
He was almost to the end of the park. Almost to his destination. His hands were
beginning to sweat, although the day was rather cool. Ahead of him, a little
white marble bridge crossed the narrowest part of the bubbling stream.
"Look, just there," he remembered Tris saying, one sunny day a few
months ago, as he pointed to the same bridge. "Look right at the edge. See
the shimmer?"
Herwyn had looked hard, and finally, he had seen. Seen what men were not meant
to see. He'd seen a seam.
A young woman crossed the bridge, a basket of fruit in her arms. She stepped
down on the other side, having crossed the river. Herwyn had come here to do
something exactly different.
He approached the bridge, and once again doubted the sanity of his plan. He
recalled another Void Ranger whom he had met. The black, inevitable death that
haunted the shadows beyond the corners of the world. The inhuman monster known
as Leseth. A being so terrifying that even Tris Gaerington had lost a limb to
its anger. Yet, Herwyn was about to enter the lightless nightmare that was home
to this monster.
He had been there once before. He had seen the creature once before. Herwyn
Brand had not had a calm night's sleep since.
The blood pounded in his ears, drowning out the twittering birds as he stared
at the shifting impossibility that was the edge of the bridge. He took one last
breath, said one last prayer, stepped forward...
...and was gone.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:04 PM
Isidor was standing outside the castle, in the moonlight, looking
out at Ald Raathiam's lands. He felt uneasy, but had said nothing. He was sure
that the uneasiness was connected with Barezinah's arrival, but he could not be
sure. He shook his head, and began to walk, around the grounds of the castle.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:01 PM
The hidden passage in her room was just where she remembered it.
Barenziah slipped in, through a series of twisting cobweb-cloaked corridors,
and was in Loranna’s room in a few minutes.
Loranna was tending to a sleeping Khajiit. Must be Slyvos, the Queen Mother
reasoned.
She cleared her throat as she emerged from behind the tapestry. "Sorry to
disturb you, Lady. I thought we should meet in private."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:18 PM
The stars were twinkling bright like beacons lighting the way to
another world, one older than this one, and perhaps merely a stepping stone on
the path to the beyond. Masser and Secunda hung in the sky, haunting remnants
of what once was, and what never came to be.
The still night was parried by soft footsteps, laid down with haste though not
recklessly. Arynel walked out into the dark, away from the castle with his
cloak swishing back and forth behind him, the Breton wasn’t comfortable with
all the guards. Reaching the shoreline, he stepped into the waters and walked
until knee deep in the Inner Sea.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:20 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 3 2005, 01:01 PM)
The hidden passage in her room was just where she remembered
it. Barenziah slipped in, through a series of twisting cobweb-cloaked
corridors, and was in Loranna’s room in a few minutes.
Loranna was tending to a sleeping Khajiit. Must be Slyvos, the Queen
Mother reasoned.
She cleared her throat as she emerged from behind the tapestry. "Sorry to
disturb you, Lady. I thought we should meet in private."
Loranna looks up from Slyvos with alacrity, like one who's become a little too
used to unpleasant surprises - but she blushes upon seeing Barenziah and her
expression becomes chagrined and apologetic.
"Your Majesty," she says. "Forgive me, I ... uh, of course, what
did you wish to, to speak of?" Loranna has visions of Royal Guards jumping
out from the woodwork.
Secret passage ... I really need to remember those are there, especially
when guests come a calling, Loranna thinks to herself.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:26 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 10:20 AM)
"Your Majesty," she says. "Forgive me, I
... uh, of course, what did you wish to, to speak of?" Loranna has
visions of Royal Guards jumping out from the woodwork.
Secret passage ... I really need to remember those are there, especially
when guests come a calling, Loranna thinks to herself.
"I know you quite well, Loranna," said Barenziah. "If I had any
questions about you, my spies have long ago given me their unbiased report. I
thought you might have questions for me, which you might've guessed I would
have been less candid about answering in a room full of strangers."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:33 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 3 2005, 01:26 PM)
I know you quite well, Loranna," said Barenziah.
"If I had any questions about you, my spies have long ago given me their
unbiased report. I thought you might have questions for me, which you
might've guessed I would have been less candid about answering in a room full
of strangers.
"True," Loranna says. "Well ..." She clears her throat.
"At the risk of sounding very niave, just what did you wish from Ald
Raathim, Your Majesty?" she asks. "I know you say you've made your
son's goals your own, but what does that mean as far as we here are
concerned?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:43 PM
Late that night, Shaka began a letter for Loranna by the light
of a paper lantern. He hadn't had a chance to say anything more when taking
Anya back to her room.
Dres Loranna,
Thank you again for healing Anya's shoulder, though we all know her mind will
be a more difficult matter. Like lancing a boil, though, I think we began to
drain some of the poison tonight. I don't know if her ghosts are real or just
memories, but we have made a start.
I read once a compliment to a chieftain that also applies to you. You are
" a river to your people".
Your friend,
S.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:49 PM
Now waist deep in the waters, Arynel dipped down, cupping his
hands together and scooping out a handful of water, standing up straight the
Breton watched as the liquid sifted through the cracks between his fingers,
falling like a stream back to the source.
The waters sparkled with reflections of the stars above, or perhaps it was the
other way around, and the skies reflected the water, and what kind of vessel
would you need to sail past the moons?
Barenziah was a queen in this world, but who is royal but the one who plays the
part? Was royalty decreed first by mortals or by the gods, or was it older than
the both of them?
“Understand that Sithisit still travels in a phosphorescent mirror of the sky,
drowned and smiling, intermittent hopes enough to answer all things not yet
queried,” he said aloud, shattering the still silence. And then silence again
was monarch.
What did General Light think of this queen? But she was far, far away. But she
was coming soon. But it was all only an uncertain striking, for after the world
falls to pieces what do you do when you realize you’re the devil?
The adversary becomes the initiatory fulcrum, and you become self-known.
Forsaking one water for another, he began to swim.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:18 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 01:33 PM)
"True," Loranna says. "Well ..."
She clears her throat.
"At the risk of sounding very niave, just what did you wish from Ald
Raathim, Your Majesty?" she asks. "I know you say you've made
your son's goals your own, but what does that mean as far as we here are
concerned?"
"Well asked, Lady," Barenziah smiled, impressed. "To the point.
I wish for Ald Raathim to be loyal to the throne of Morrowind, above your
Empire, House, and Temple. That is not to say you wouldn't or shouldn't have
alliances and understandings with them and others, but if I could have a wish
from Ald Raathim, it would be that we could count on you to support us."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:31 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 02:18 PM)
Well asked, Lady," Barenziah smiled, impressed.
"To the point. I wish for Ald Raathim to be loyal to the throne of
Morrowind, above your Empire, House, and Temple. That is not to say you
wouldn't or shouldn't have alliances and understandings with them and others,
but if I could have a wish from Ald Raathim, it would be that we could count on
you to support us.
"Above the Empire even ..." Loranna asks, feeling the skin on her
scalp tighten. "That's ... a fair bit to ask, all told."
Her expression changes, becoming a bit more questioning. "The rumors of
trouble in the Imperial City have been around for a while; tell me Your
Majesty, just what do you foresee happening to the Empire in the next few
years?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:43 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 02:31 PM)
Above the Empire even ..." Loranna asks, feeling the
skin on her scalp tighten. "That's ... a fair bit to ask, all
told.
"You asked me my wish," the Queen Mother smiled. "Who among us
has modest wishes? Let me be clear. I am not planning a war against the Empire,
or the Houses, or the Temple, nor is my son." She spoke of Helseth always
in the present tense, as if he were capable of planning anything now.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 02:31 PM)
Her expression changes, becoming a bit more questioning. "The rumors
of trouble in the Imperial City have been around for a while; tell me Your
Majesty, just what do you foresee happening to the Empire in the next few
years?"
"There are always rumors," Barenziah shrugged. "And fear of
problems with succession. The Emperor is old, but he has three sons, and any of
them would make a capable if not particularly imaginative Emperor. I don't
think they're any more vulnerable than we all are ... probably a great deal
less."
Barenziah's pause spoke volumes. It almost didn't need to be said: Helseth was
unmarried, and had no heirs. Should he die, the question of succession would be
real, and in Mournhold not the Imperial City.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:49 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 02:43 PM)
"You asked me my wish," the Queen Mother smiled.
"Who among us has modest wishes? Let me be clear. I am not
planning a war against the Empire, or the Houses, or the Temple, nor is my
son." She spoke of Helseth always in the present tense, as if he
were capable of planning anything now.
"There are always rumors," Barenziah shrugged. "And fear of
problems with succession. The Emperor is old, but he has three sons, and
any of them would make a capable if not particularly imaginative Emperor.
I don't think they're any more vulnerable than we all are ... probably a great
deal less."
Barenziah's pause spoke volumes. It almost didn't need to be said:
Helseth was unmarried, and had no heirs. Should he die, the question of
succession would be real, and in Mournhold not the Imperial City.
Loranna opens her mouth to reply to Barenziah, and then she realizes the direct
implications of Barenziah's pause.
Her mouth forms words but no sound comes out; her eyebrows almost disappear
under her hair.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:51 PM
Finished with the letter, Shaka sprinkled sand on it and blew it
off. He sealed it and wrote Loranna's name, then took it to the guards near
Loranna's quarters and asked that they slip it under her door when convenient.
Childish of him, Shaka thought, but Loranna had had a long day, and he didn't
want to disturb her further.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:55 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 02:49 PM)
Loranna opens her mouth to reply to Barenziah, and then she
realizes the direct implications of Barenziah's pause.
Her mouth forms words but no sound comes out; her eyebrows almost disappear
under her hair.
"My dear, do you need some water?" Barenziah went to get a pitcher,
and passed the sleeping Slyvos. "So, this is the one I've heard about. He
is very pretty. Hard to say which is the prettier -- him or Tris."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:02 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 02:55 PM)
My dear, do you need some water?" Barenziah went to
get a pitcher, and passed the sleeping Slyvos. "So, this is the one I've
heard about. He is very pretty. Hard to say which is the prettier
-- him or Tris.
"Depends on who you ask; my opinion is a little biased," Loranna
says, shaking her head.
Loranna feels foolish; Stupid girl, you always make mountains from
molehills. Use your brain ...
"Tris is very pretty though," she concurs. "No argument
there."
She takes a deep breath. "So now, speaking less as Lady Dres Loranna and
just as Loranna - just how bad is his condition, Your Majesty? And what have
the other healers said so far?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:15 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 03:02 PM)
She takes a deep breath. "So now, speaking less as
Lady Dres Loranna and just as Loranna - just how bad is his condition, Your
Majesty? And what have the other healers said so far?"
"It is grave," Barenziah said simply, looking down on Slyvos.
"They have all said he is going to die. But he won't."
The Queen Mother's eyes were confident, as if, though not being a healer, she
had information that they didn't.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:24 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 03:15 PM)
It is grave," Barenziah said simply, looking down on
Slyvos. "They have all said he is going to die. But he won't.
The Queen Mother's eyes were confident, as if, though not being a healer, she
had information that they didn't.
"Ah; that's good," Loranna says, her chagrin from her earlier mistake
still evident in her cheeks, as the realization that she just made herself
sound like a fool in front of the Queen kicked in.
"I will consider your words carefully, Your Majesty," Loranna says,
looking down at Slyvos herself. "I note that Lord Minsero seems to see
things your way, after what you have said."
She is quiet for a moment, letting the flush fade from her cheeks, then says
" ... Your Majesty, I had prepared a gift for you when you came to Ald
Raathim. Would now be an appropriate time to offer it? It's perhaps a little
silly but I thought you might like it."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:26 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 03:24 PM)
She is quiet for a moment, letting the flush fade from her
cheeks, then says " ... Your Majesty, I had prepared a gift for you when
you came to Ald Raathim. Would now be an appropriate time to offer
it? It's perhaps a little silly but I thought you might like it."
Barenziah laughed, and then covered her mouth to avoid disturbing Slyvos.
"I like to think that there is never an inappropriate time for gifts. In
truth, I have an item or two I'd like to give you, but I was waiting until ...
Yes, please, I would love to see your silly gift."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:33 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 03:26 PM)
Barenziah laughed, and then covered her mouth to avoid
disturbing Slyvos. "I like to think that there is never an inappropriate
time for gifts. In truth, I have an item or two I'd like to give you, but
I was waiting until ... Yes, please, I would love to see your silly gift."
"All right." Loranna heads to her draws and withdraws the parcel the
servant gave her earlier, then presents it to Barenziah. Inside, the Queen will
find a fetching gold and ebony bracelet, glowing faintly with enchantment.
"I asked the enchanter at the Guild to endow this bracelet with the power
to bestow increased vigor," Loranna explains. "It will grant even a
tired old body youthful stamina. Enough to take another leap into the bay, I
should think."
Loranna gives a hopeful grin.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:36 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 03:33 PM)
I asked the enchanter at the Guild to endow this bracelet
with the power to bestow increased vigor," Loranna explains.
"It will grant even a tired old body youthful stamina. Enough to
take another leap into the bay, I should think.
Loranna gives a hopeful grin.
Barenziah looks shocked and then amused. She puts on the bracelet, admiring it
against the light, before looking at Loranna curiously. "This is from
you, yes? You haven't been speaking to a certain Breton they call Mirror
this evening, have you?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:40 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 03:36 PM)
Barenziah looks shocked and then amused. She puts on the
bracelet, admiring it against the light, before looking at Loranna
curiously. "This is from you, yes? You haven't been
speaking to a certain Breton they call Mirror this evening, have you?"
"I haven't had a chance to kidnap Tris yet," Loranna admits,
"and I'd need at least a day to catch up with him properly - which if I'm
lucky I'll get before someone else tries to do me in. No; this I thought of
when you first showed up, Your Majesty."
Her eyebrows are raised in curiosity herself.
"Eh, forgive me; I'm babbling now," Loranna says. "It is
acceptable, yes?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:43 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 03:40 PM)
Eh, forgive me; I'm babbling now," Loranna
says. "It is acceptable, yes?
"Yes, of course, I'm sorry, of course it is," Barenziah kisses
Loranna's cheek. "It's beautiful and personal and very thoughtful. I
thought for a moment I was being made sport of, as I was earlier this evening.
Forgive me for being suspicious. I look forward to a morning swim."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:52 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 03:43 PM)
Yes, of course, I'm sorry, of course it is,"
Barenziah kisses Loranna's cheek. "It's beautiful and personal and very
thoughtful. I thought for a moment I was being made sport of, as I was
earlier this evening. Forgive me for being suspicious. I look
forward to a morning swim.
Loranna smiles, saying "Ah; I'm glad you like it then. The bay's become
even more interesting in recent months; new shipwrecks to explore ..."
She pauses for a moment, thinking to herself I better go make sure before
dawn that the bay is really safe ...
"There's no need to ask for forgiveness Your Majesty; indeed, forgive me
for being foolish myself earlier," Loranna says. "Er, if I may ask,
will you be staying long tomorrow or does your schedule require you to leave
early?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:57 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 03:52 PM)
There's no need to ask for forgiveness Your Majesty;
indeed, forgive me for being foolish myself earlier," Loranna says.
"Er, if I may ask, will you be staying long tomorrow or does your schedule
require you to leave early?
"That depends on you," Barenziah smiled. "I do have places to
go, but I'm slightly ahead of schedule. So I can stay until you've considered
my offer of an alliance, and either rejected it, or have a suggestion on what
you would expect in return."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:10 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 03:57 PM)
That depends on you," Barenziah smiled. "I do
have places to go, but I'm slightly ahead of schedule. So I can stay
until you've considered my offer of an alliance, and either rejected it, or
have a suggestion on what you would expect in return.
"I see," Loranna says. " ... I've learned it's a bad idea for me
to make important decisions on little sleep or an empty stomach, and the day
has been a full one. I would like to take a day or two to think over what you
have said, Your Majesty - I don't wish to make a hasty decision for something
this important."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:13 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 04:10 PM)
I see," Loranna says. " ... I've learned
it's a bad idea for me to make important decisions on little sleep or an empty
stomach, and the day has been a full one. I would like to take a day or
two to think over what you have said, Your Majesty - I don't wish to make a hasty
decision for something this important.
"If you answered straightaway I would be surprised and disappointed,"
Barenziah nodded. "I should go and get some sleep myself. It has been
quite an evening, and I want to get some swimming in tomorrow ... Good
night."
Barenziah went back to the tapestry to take the secret passage back to her
room.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:24 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 04:13 PM)
If you answered straightaway I would be surprised and
disappointed," Barenziah nodded. "I should go and get some sleep
myself. It has been quite an evening, and I want to get some swimming in
tomorrow ... Good night.
Barenziah went back to the tapestry to take the secret passage back to her
room.
Loranna sits down on the bed, careful not to disturb Slyvos, and mutters
"Note to self; when seeking to speak to nobles about alliances or other
important matters, catch them when they're alone and just worn out enough to be
letting their guard down."
She would need to talk to Kallen, and Nalion and Tris if she could, Arynel
perhaps even. Isidor and Shaka ... she needed to hear her friends' thoughts
before moving forward.
She called for a servant, telling her to let Master Nalion, Kallen, and Arynel
know she was seeking to talk with him later, and she notices Shaka's letter.
Raising her eyebrows, she sits down to read.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:45 PM
Anya felt exhausted, but didn't want to sleep. "You left
me." The words echoed through her mind, confusing her.
Calling a passing servant, Anya requested hot water to be brought to the baths.
The servant nodded curtly and went about her business.
I'm a mess, the tavern, dinner, this sweat, a bath would be nice. Anya
stripped out of her white gown and laid it on her bed. Getting a plain robe,
she draped it on and went downstairs.
Dropping the robe on a bench, Anya slipped into the hot water, soothing her
somewhat tense body, though it did nothing for her mind.
Laying her head back, she just sat there, staring into the ceiling. You
left me.
Posted by: Dinylos Yesterday, 10:50 PM
The watery eyes of the old Nord slowly creaked open, readjusting
to the tavern's light. His head pounded like the hammers in his folks'
blacksmith shop on the edge town. Had someone hit him? Nevermind, there was the
pounding again or rather footsteps as a pair of fine boots suddenly found
themselves in his vision. He glanced up, there was a pair of fine trousers, the
hem of a cloak, a matching doublet, and even the rest of the cloak to go with
the boots. Above all the smokey cieling swirled making the old man want to
retch. He buried his face once more into the floor boards and placed his hands
over his matted grey hair covering his head.
"What do you want?" he tried to ask. He wasn't certain it came out
that clearly. The man above him responded, it was inaudible. "What?"
***
"No! By the breath of Kyne, no!"
The shout disrupted the entire common room. Gidar's crimson eyes were drawn
from his table and conversation to the drunken Nordic patron.
"Quiet, S'wit," came the collective response of several disturbed
Dunmer, including the merchant.
The Nord would not acques. Rising from the floor, roughly shoving table and
fool Imperials standing over him over the Nord continued to scream. Tankards,
cups, and plates all went sliding to the floor, their spilled contents
splattering everywhere. It was mostly gibberish, the shouting, however, one
phrase repeated over and over stuck in Gidar Neras's pointed ears.
"Fire! Flame and destruction, Alduin comes to eat us all!"
As the gibbering man departed the tavern, running and screaming into the
street, all eyes turned toward the Cyrodiil that had been standing over him.
"All I did was offer him a drake to go see a healer," the man
shrugged sheepishly. A moment later the tavern quickly resumed its former
atmosphere as the mess was cleaned up.
Gidar laughed.
"Perhaps the Northmen will finally sell me one of their horses now,"
he jested to his companion.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 04:45 PM)
Dropping the robe on a bench, Anya slipped into the hot water, soothing her
somewhat tense body, though it did nothing for her mind.
Laying her head back, she just sat there, staring into the ceiling. You
left me.
At his desk, Shaka could hear Anya talking to a servant, though he couldn't
make out all the words. When Anya padded past his room to the stairs, Shaka's
curiousity got the better of him.
Couldn't sleep? he thought to himself. I shouldn't have put the quilt over you,
figures it would get too warm.
Wondering what he was thinking, Shaka put on a robe and followed the footsteps
he had heard.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:42 PM
Early the next morning, Barenziah and most of her guard were
gone from the castle. Visitors to the beach below the castle would be greeted
by a row of red-armored royal guardsman standing with their backs to the water,
while the Queen Mother enjoyed her first swim in the waters of Ald Raathim in
two hundred years.
After an hour, one of the knights turned around with a sigh and, casting a
spell, walked across the water's surface to where Barenziah was swimming.
"Do you think you'll be much longer?" he said, taking off his helmet.
He was a handsome young Dunmer with red-gold hair. "Some of us haven't had
breakfast yet."
"Such insolence," the Queen Mother chuckled. "You should get up
earlier and complain less. It seems we will be here for another day or
two."
"I see."
"Have you made up your mind, Goran?"
"Oh, yes," the young knight smiled. "Yes."
Barenziah swam back to the beach, got dressed, and returned to the castle for
breakfast.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:46 PM
Come morning Arynel was on the beach, mostly confident his
starlit swim the previous night was unnoticed by the locals.
The Breton was nearly dry, now, and he eyed the guards, and the queen, with
interest. Power was always worth keeping an eye on, especially when close by.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 05:42 PM)
Early the next morning, Barenziah and most of her guard were
gone from the castle. Visitors to the beach below the castle would be
greeted by a row of red-armored royal guardsman standing with their backs to
the water, while the Queen Mother enjoyed her first swim in the waters of Ald
Raathim in two hundred years.
After an hour, one of the knights turned around with a sigh and, casting a
spell, walked across the water's surface to where Barenziah was swimming.
"Do you think you'll be much longer?" he said, taking off his
helmet. He was a handsome young Dunmer with red-gold hair. "Some of
us haven't had breakfast yet."
"Such insolence," the Queen Mother chuckled. "You should get up
earlier and complain less. It seems we will be here for another day or
two."
"I see."
"Have you made up your mind, Goran?"
"Oh, yes," the young knight smiled. "Yes."
Barenziah swam back to the beach, got dressed, and returned to the castle for
breakfast.
When the Queen returned to the hall, for breakfast, she would find Isidor, hungrily
eating, and drinking.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 05:52 PM)
When the Queen returned to the hall, for breakfast, she would
find Isidor, hungrily eating, and drinking.
"Good morning, Isidor," said the Queen Mother as she and her men took
their seats and were waited on by the fast-on-their-feet servants. "Did
you sleep well last night?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:06 AM
Though he did not typically eat at in the dinning hall, Arynel
ventured there for breakfast, as those with power were wont to carry tidings,
and the Breton tried to keep an eye on the directions of the waves.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:06 AM
Shaka tried to think where Anya might have walked late at night.
Not the jakes, or she wouldn't have asked a servant to run an errand. He hadn't
found her in the kitchen either, where he had expected to find Anya working on
leftovers from the feast.
Help me out here, Nine, he thought.
A Breton servant walked out of the kitchen just then with a yoke on her neck,
two wooden buckets suspended from it. "B'Vehk and all the saints, the
little princess wants a bath, she does. Next she'll be wantin' me to help
polish her spear . . . ."
The servant couldn't understand why a lizard was standing in the dining room
with one taloned thumb up, gazing at the ceiling.
Nice going, Dibella, you minx, thought Shaka. "Here, mother, I'll take
those to the bath; you get some sleep," said Shaka. The servant had never
met this strange Argonian, but gratefully surrendered the heated water.
Shaka walked to the lower level baths. "Your water's heated, miss,"
he said.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 06:02 PM)
Good morning, Isidor," said the Queen Mother as she
and her men took their seats and were waited on by the fast-on-their-feet
servants. "Did you sleep well last night?
Loranna emerges from the kitchen, smiling and supressing a couple chuckles.
Seeing Isidor and Barenziah and Arynel, she says "Good morning Your
Majesty, Arynel, Isidor; how is everyone?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 06:02 PM)
Good morning, Isidor," said the Queen Mother as she
and her men took their seats and were waited on by the fast-on-their-feet
servants. "Did you sleep well last night?
Isidor stopped eating for a moment and then said "I did not sleep much at
all, ma'am. I was too restless...and worried."
QUOTE
Loranna emerges from the kitchen, smiling and supressing a
couple chuckles. Seeing Isidor and Barenziah and Arynel, she says "Good
morning Your Majesty, Arynel, Isidor; how is everyone?"
"Good morning, Loranna. How are you?".
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:14 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 04:06 PM)
Shaka walked to the lower level baths. "Your water's
heated, miss," he said.
"Gah, Shaka don't you ever knock." Anya crossed her arms over lithe
figure, feeling modest. Her tan cheeks turning red.
Sinking lower into the slightly murky water, she relaxed. "Your bringing
fresh water? You didn't have to do that, you know. I just lost track of
time."
Closing her eyes, "You can relax too if you want, I was just trying to
find some measure of peace of mind, futile it seems, though."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 06:12 PM)
Isidor stopped eating for a moment and then said "I did not
sleep much at all, ma'am. I was too restless...and worried."
"I am sorry to hear that," Barenziah frowned. "Nothing too
serious I hope."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 06:09 PM)
Loranna emerges from the kitchen, smiling and supressing a
couple chuckles. Seeing Isidor and Barenziah and Arynel, she says
"Good morning Your Majesty, Arynel, Isidor; how is everyone?"
"Very refreshed this morning, thanks to you, my Lady,"
Barenziah smiled.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 06:12 PM)
Isidor stopped eating for a moment and then said "I did not
sleep much at all, ma'am. I was too restless...and worried."
"Good morning, Loranna. How are you?".
"I'm doing all right, thank you dear," Loranna says, sitting down and
helping herself to some food.
She glances back and forth between Barenziah and Isidor, frowning a little
herself.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 06:15 PM)
I am sorry to hear that," Barenziah frowned.
"Nothing too serious I hope.
"Very refreshed this morning, thanks to you, my Lady,"
Barenziah smiled.
A smile comes to Loranna's face for a moment. "I'm happy to hear that Your
Majesty," she says, having caught sight of the line of guards outside
earlier.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:22 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 06:14 PM)
Closing her eyes, "You can relax too if you want, I
was just trying to find some measure of peace of mind, futile it seems,
though.
Shaka looked fondly at her. This felt right somehow, not like a healer taking
advantage of a patient. Anya was no child, and he wasn't her uncle. Shaka poured
the fresh water into the tub and put the buckets down.
He thought she might have sneaked a glance when his robe hit the stone floor.
Shaka lowered himself into the tub across from Anya.
"I take it your shoulder is doing much better. And if the raised eyebrow
means what I think it does, let's just say that Argonian males and you have
something in common -- both sheathed."
Her wavy blond hair trailed partly over the edge of the oaken tub. The others
were probably starting breakfast by now.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 06:17 PM)
A smile comes to Loranna's face for a moment. "I'm
happy to hear that Your Majesty," she says, having caught sight of the
line of guards outside earlier.
One of the red-armored royal guards, a young Dunmer lad, probably a teenager,
with handsome features and red-blond hair walked over to Loranna and the rest of
the company and said, "I should have introduced myself earlier, my Lady
Dres Loranna Pyrel. My name is --"
He paused a moment, swallowing, as if trying to remember his name. Barenziah
burst out laughing.
"Goranthir," the young knight said, trying not to pay attention to
the Queen Mother, who was trying to cover up her giggles with a napkin.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:26 AM
Reichi slipped into the hall, with the silence and discretion of
a assassin, well, as best as a former Assassin could in a hall so full of
people. He quickly moved over to the table and sat down, one of the less busy,
but still fast on their feet servants stopped and waited on him before
continuing on their way.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 06:15 PM)
I am sorry to hear that," Barenziah frowned.
"Nothing too serious I hope.
"Well, if I may be frank, I worry that your arrival may bring bad tidings
for Ald Raathiam."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 04:24 PM)
One of the red-armored royal guards, a young Dunmer lad,
probably a teenager, with handsome features and red-blond hair walked over to
Loranna and the rest of the company and said, "I should have introduced
myself earlier, my Lady Dres Loranna Pyrel. My name is --"
He paused a moment, swallowing, as if trying to remember his name.
Barenziah burst out laughing.
"Goranthir," the young knight said, trying not to pay attention to
the Queen Mother, who was trying to cover up her giggles with a napkin.
Arynel eyed the Dunmer knight, whispering "If he was ever out of food he
could use his stead for a meal," under his breath in jest.
The Breton said nothing out loud.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 06:26 PM)
Well, if I may be frank, I worry that your arrival may
bring bad tidings for Ald Raathiam.
"Oh dear, that's terrible," Barenziah, putting down her napkin,
ceasing her giggles. She looked at him curiously. "Are you a
prophet?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 06:24 PM)
One of the red-armored royal guards, a young Dunmer lad,
probably a teenager, with handsome features and red-blond hair walked over to
Loranna and the rest of the company and said, "I should have introduced
myself earlier, my Lady Dres Loranna Pyrel. My name is --"
He paused a moment, swallowing, as if trying to remember his name. Barenziah
burst out laughing.
"Goranthir," the young knight said, trying not to pay attention to
the Queen Mother, who was trying to cover up her giggles with a napkin.
Loranna grins, saying "A pelasure to meet you, Goranthir; welcome to Ald
Raathim." Barenziah's giggles were hard to ignore, proving somewhat
infectuous.
... Would this ... na - well, maybe, Loranna thinks to herself.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 06:28 PM)
Oh dear, that's terrible," Barenziah, putting down
her napkin, ceasing her giggles. She looked at him curiously. "Are
you a prophet?
Loranna starts to say "You are doubtless an exceptional mer to serve as
part of the Queen's guard at so young an age," though her ears are turned
more to the exchange between Isidor and Barenziah.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 06:30 PM)
Loranna grins, saying "A pelasure to meet you, Goranthir;
welcome to Ald Raathim." Barenziah's giggles were hard to ignore,
proving somewhat infectuous.
... Would this ... na - well, maybe, Loranna thinks to herself.
"Thank you, milady," he said. His accent was unusual. Though he was
clearly a Dunmer, he was obviously not from anyplace in Morrowind Loranna had
been.
Goranthir's eyes narrowed slightly as they darted to the conversation Barenziah
was having with Isidor.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:32 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 06:28 PM)
Oh dear, that's terrible," Barenziah, putting down
her napkin, ceasing her giggles. She looked at him curiously. "Are
you a prophet?
"No, but if there's one thing I know, it's my gut feelings. I meant no
offense to you, ma'am, but I cannot lie, it is not my way."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 06:32 PM)
No, but if there's one thing I know, it's my gut feelings.
I meant no offense to you, ma'am, but I cannot lie, it is not my way.
"I cannot allay your gut feelings," Barenziah shook her head.
"Barenziah has done more to protect this land over the last five hundred
years than anyone," Goranthir growled. "You say you mean no offense,
but you are being offensive, sir. Did you know that she is a Raathim? This land
is named for her family!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 04:22 PM)
Shaka looked fondly at her. This felt right somehow, not
like a healer taking advantage of a patient. Anya was no child, and he
wasn't her uncle. Shaka poured the fresh water into the tub and put the
buckets down.
He thought she might have sneaked a glance when his robe hit the stone
floor. Shaka lowered himself into the tub across from Anya.
"I take it your shoulder is doing much better. And if the raised
eyebrow means what I think it does, let's just say that Argonian males and you
have something in common -- both sheathed."
Her wavy blond hair trailed partly over the edge of the oaken tub. The
others were probably starting breakfast by now.
Anya's ears perked up at that last comment and she almost giggled at his
frankness, "How bold, you coy dog."
Splashing some water at him, her scars shining in stark contrast to the pool,
she remarked, "I do suppose that modesty isn't quite the same for because
of it."
Sinking back, and letting the water lap up the sides of her face, she was
grateful for the intrusion. Anything that breaks up these lost tales is a
good thing.
"And yes, my shoulder is better, the pain is gone, or at least I'm not
able to feel it if it is there. Though it remains numb, it is much better
alternative than pain."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 06:38 PM)
"I cannot allay your gut feelings," Barenziah shook
her head.
"Barenziah has done more to protect this land over the last five hundred
years than anyone," Goranthir growled. "You say you mean no offense,
but you are being offensive, sir. Did you know that she is a
Raathim? This land is named for her family!"
"Perhaps you should calm down, sir. I meant no offense. I respect your
Lady a great deal, but you seem to have no respect for a simple Nord."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 04:38 PM)
... Did you know that she is a Raathim? This
land is named for her family!
"Is she now?" Arynel piped up, "I was not aware."
The Breton seemed to have taken an interest in the conversation.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:44 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 06:39 PM)
Perhaps you should calm down, sir. I meant no offense. I
respect your Lady a great deal, but you seem to have no respect for a simple
Nord.
Loranna glances over at Barenziah, then clears her throat.
"Isidor, perhaps if we talked about your worries, gut-level though they be,
you might find them alleviated," she says. "A civil conversation
among civilized people can't be offensive, right? We sit at the breakfast
table; we're on friendly terms here."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 06:38 PM)
Anya's ears perked up at that last comment and she almost
giggled at his frankness, "How bold, you coy dog."
Splashing some water at him, her scars shining in stark contrast to the pool,
she remarked, "I do suppose that modesty isn't quite the same for because
of it."
Sinking back, and letting the water lap up the sides of her face, she was
grateful for the intrusion. Anything that breaks up these lost tales is a
good thing.
"And yes, my shoulder is better, the pain is gone, or at least I'm not
able to feel it if it is there. Though it remains numb, it is much better
alternative than pain."
"Good." He hadn't felt this impulsive in a long time, too long. Shaka
smiled to think of the day, not long ago, when his feet had pounded across the
boardwalk as he prepared to save a woodelf maiden from what he thought was a
standard cliffracer, though sky blue. She had turned to him with the those wide
green eyes .... Thank the gods he hadn't speared Lotus that morning.
"I thanked the Lady with a letter for helping you. I know you're still
haunted . . . " He tried to put it as gently as possible, despite the
words: " . . . either by memories or actual ghosts, but we'll get through
it. Come here for a second."
Anya looked down as a tail curled gently around her waist . . . .
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 06:39 PM)
Perhaps you should calm down, sir. I meant no offense. I
respect your Lady a great deal, but you seem to have no respect for a simple
Nord.
Barenziah touched the young man's hand, and he sat down. His eyes were angry
but his mouth was shut.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 06:44 PM)
Loranna glances over at Barenziah, then clears her throat.
"Isidor, perhaps if we talked about your worries, gut-level though they
be, you might find them alleviated," she says. "A civil
conversation among civilized people can't be offensive, right? We sit at
the breakfast table; we're on friendly terms here."
"Very well. I just believe, that having a Queen here, being such a
powerful figure, will bring unwelcome attention to Ald Rathiaam."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 06:48 PM)
Very well. I just believe, that having a Queen here, being
such a powerful figure, will bring unwelcome attention to Ald Rathiaam.
"I am taking a tour over the entire kingdom," replied Barenziah.
"I think attention will be equally split throughout. And I shant' be here
for very much long. Another day or two at most."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 06:48 PM)
Very well. I just believe, that having a Queen here, being
such a powerful figure, will bring unwelcome attention to Ald Rathiaam.
"I see," Loranna says. "Isidor, Ald Raathim has already
attracted unwelcome attention; Her Majesty's pressence can't add to that to any
great degree."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:52 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 06:50 PM)
I am taking a tour over the entire kingdom," replied
Barenziah. "I think attention will be equally split throughout. And
I shant' be here for very much long. Another day or two at most.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 06:50 PM)
I see," Loranna says. "Isidor, Ald Raathim
has already attracted unwelcome attention; Her Majesty's pressence can't add to
that to any great degree.
Isidor replied with a nod, and said "Perhaps I should be going." he
rose to his feet, and walked out of the hall.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 04:50 PM)
I see," Loranna says. "Isidor, Ald Raathim
has already attracted unwelcome attention; Her Majesty's pressence can't add to
that to any great degree.
"The extra guards will most likely allay any thinking to act on ill borne
schemes," Arynel added.
The Breton took a bite out of a sweetroll, watching, puzzled, as Isidor left.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 06:52 PM)
Isidor replied with a nod, and said "Perhaps I should be
going." he rose to his feet, and walked out of the hall.
"Is that his way of saying he was wrong without an apology?"
Garanthir whispered. Barenziah touched his hand, and shook her head.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 06:52 PM)
Isidor replied with a nod, and said "Perhaps I should be
going." he rose to his feet, and walked out of the hall.
"He's a bold one," Reichi muttered. "Luckily, he's lucky enough
that it hasn't come back to bite him in the [censored] yet." Reichi
smirked, before returning to his meal.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 04:46 PM)
"Good." He hadn't felt this impulsive in a long
time, too long. Shaka smiled to think of the day, not long ago, when his
feet had pounded across the boardwalk as he prepared to save a woodelf maiden
from what he thought was a standard cliffracer, though sky blue. She had
turned to him with the those wide green eyes .... Thank the gods he hadn't
speared Lotus that morning.
"I thanked the Lady with a letter for helping you. I know you're
still haunted . . . " He tried to put it as gently as possible, despite
the words: " . . . either by memories or actual ghosts, but we'll
get through it. Come here for a second."
Anya looked down as a tail curled gently around her waist . . . .
Anya felt the rough scales curl around, and her eyes flaired. They were all too
similar to worn bracers from her past. Memories of that castle flashed before
her eyes.
She saw that lecherous master sneering. Watching the whips come down on her
naked back. Felt the pain of losing herself forever. Her sister and those cold,
empty eyes. The laughing as she was forced to do things no man should ever
haved forced her to do.
A laugh filled her mind, cold and merciless.
"No, no! Go away, don't touch me anymore!" che cried out, not fully
realizing if she was yelling at Shaka or her owner at this point.
Leaping out of the pool with adrenaline fueled agility, she threw on her robe
and hurried back to her room, crying, and not caring who really saw her.
Thankfully the path she took was well out of the way of where the others were
having breakfast, and away form the entourage of the Queen. Slamming her door,
she huddled in the corner behind her bed, leaving a befuddle Shaka behind.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:59 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 3 2005, 06:55 PM)
"He's a bold one," Reichi muttered. "Luckily,
he's lucky enough that it hasn't come back to bite him in the [censored]
yet." Reichi smirked, before returning to his meal.
Loranna watches Isidor leave with a furrowed brow, sipping her wine and
thinking to herself That's the second time now ...
"Isidor is a man with strong passions under the surface," she
mutters. "He is forthright, which is among the better qualities a man can
possess - though his is perhaps not yet tempered."
She sighs. "I'll speak with him later," she says, sipping her wine
again.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:00 AM
“Would you expect a Nord to be anything but bold and
blundering?” Arynel asked, adding “there are, of course, exceptions,” before
the Breton finished his sweetroll.
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 06:56 PM)
Leaping out of the pool with adrenaline fueled agility, she threw on her robe
and hurried back to her room, crying, and not caring who really saw her.
Thankfully the path she took was well out of the way of where the others were
having breakfast, and away form the entourage of the Queen. Slamming her door,
she huddled in the corner behind her bed, leaving a befuddle Shaka behind.
Shaka hung his head for a second. Fool, he thought. It's too soon, she's not
really healed yet.
Dressing again, Shaka hurried to the guest wing and paused before Anya's door.
He hesitated for a moment, then knocked.
"Anya," he said softly. "I'm sorry."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 06:59 PM)
Isidor is a man with strong passions under the
surface," she mutters. "He is forthright, which is among the
better qualities a man can possess - though his is perhaps not yet
tempered.
She sighs. "I'll speak with him later," she says, sipping her
wine again.
"I apologize if I insulted your guest," Garanthir said to Loranna,
his head bowed. "I too am perhaps too forthright."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:11 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 05:01 PM)
Shaka hung his head for a second. Fool, he thought.
It's too soon, she's not really healed yet.
Dressing again, Shaka hurried to the guest wing and paused before Anya's
door. He hesitated for a moment, then knocked.
"Anya," he said softly. "I'm sorry."
The intensity of the memories had passed, but the cold mocking laughter
remained. It wouldn't let her so easily brush away nightmare. It was becoming
to much to bear, and affecting her too much in her day to day affairs.
Sniffling, she stood up. She through on her worn, padded clothing she
customarily put on underneath her armor and opened the door.
"Shaka..."
She become putting her armor on. The thin layer the gown affored made her feel
extremely naked in public, after years of becoming accustomed to the weight og
the armor. Some measure of happiness came when she put the pauldron on without
much difficulty.
"I don't know what's real and what's a nightmare anymore."
Slinging her bow and spear across her back and strapping her small quiver to
her waste, she stared at her reflect Glass Curaiss. I still need to darken
it, it reflects too much in light for my purposes.
Sitting down on her bed, she stared at the doorway and the large lizard it
framed, confused and feeling alone again.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:15 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 07:03 PM)
I apologize if I insulted your guest," Garanthir said
to Loranna, his head bowed. "I too am perhaps too forthright.
Loranna gives a reassuring smile. "Apology accepted," she says,
reaching for a sweetroll of her own.
"Anyway, on to more pleasant topics of conversation," she says,
taking a bite. "Your Majesty, what would you like to do next? Have you had
a chance to peruse our library or to see our herb garden?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 07:15 PM)
Loranna gives a reassuring smile. "Apology
accepted," she says, reaching for a sweetroll of her own.
"Anyway, on to more pleasant topics of conversation," she says, taking
a bite. "Your Majesty, what would you like to do next? Have
you had a chance to peruse our library or to see our herb garden?"
"No, that sounds delightful," said Barenziah. "And I'd also like
to see the parrapton pen. Maybe take a ride for old times' sake."
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:22 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 07:11 PM)
I don't know what's real and what's a nightmare
anymore.
Slinging her bow and spear across her back and strapping her small quiver to
her waste, she stared at her reflect Glass Curaiss. I still need to darken
it, it reflects too much in light for my purposes.
Sitting down on her bed, she stared at the doorway and the large lizard it
framed, confused and feeling alone again.
Shaka sat down on Anya's bed for a moment. "I'm sorry, Anya. I shouldn't
push you too fast. I hate what the slavers did to you . . . ."
He closed his eyes for a moment. Shaka had to leave the room soon, her scent
was too good. Men and mer would never know the intensity of an Argonian or Khajiit
sense of smell. Clean Bosmer overlaid by the scented oils from days in the
past, quilted armor long broken-in, the smell of grief and confusion . . . .
"I'll be around for you if you still want. As long as it takes. Forgive
me, Anya."
Shaka got up and returned to his room to dress.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:24 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 07:18 PM)
No, that sounds delightful," said Barenziah.
"And I'd also like to see the parrapton pen. Maybe take a ride for
old times' sake.
"I haven't had a chance to go riding for a while now; that's an excellent
suggestion," Loranna says. "I'll let the stables know to expect
us."
She pops the rest of the sweetroll into her mouth and wipes the sugar from her
lips. "You'd think after last night's cake I'd be set on sweets for a
month," she jokes.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:24 AM
“It is quite a fascination that in the midst of her political
dealings, coalescing power for her son, dealing with incarnated cultural
heroes, and the like, the queen is able still to find time for a ride on the
back of an oversized insectoid.” Arynel said.
The Breton picked up another sweetroll.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:28 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 3 2005, 07:24 PM)
“It is quite a fascination that in the midst of her political
dealings, coalescing power for her son, dealing with incarnated cultural
heroes, and the like, the queen is able still to find time for a ride on the
back of an oversized insectoid.” Arynel said.
The Breton picked up another sweetroll.
Barenziah laughs. "I didn't get this old without knowing when it was time
to have some fun."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:29 AM
Isidor sat on the bluff above the water, near Ald Rathiaam. He
looked over at the waves, the sun shining brightly over the waves.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 05:22 PM)
Shaka sat down on Anya's bed for a moment. "I'm
sorry, Anya. I shouldn't push you too fast. I hate what the slavers
did to you . . . ."
He closed his eyes for a moment. Shaka had to leave the room soon, her
scent was too good. Men and mer would never know the intensity of an
Argonian or Khajiit sense of smell. Clean Bosmer overlaid by the scented
oils from days in the past, quilted armor long broken-in, the smell of grief
and confusion . . . .
"I'll be around for you if you still want. As long as it
takes. Forgive me, Anya."
Shaka got up and returned to his room to dress.
Her voice to low to be heard by the Argonian as he left, she whispered,
"I'll try to."
Pulling her blonde hair tightly into a bun again, she stared into the mirror,
gazing at the two cherries tattooed to her cheek.
After a moment, she stood up and decided to get something to eat. Walking to
the dining room, she encountered the members still eating breakfast.
Spying the queen, she managed a stiff curtsy, hindered by her armor and the
fact that she's done this once or twice before. "Good morning, Queen
Mother." Nodding her head to Loranna, "Mi'lady."
Passing Reichi, she noticed a new Breton that she hadn't met, "Hello
Reichi, and who is this Breton? One I haven't met before."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 05:28 PM)
Barenziah laughs. "I didn't get this old without knowing
when it was time to have some fun."
Arynel smiled.
“Those who never sing are not worth talking to, those who never dance are not
worth walking with, and those who never laugh are not worth crying with,” the
Breton said.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 07:29 PM)
Her voice to low to be heard by the Argonian as he left, she
whispered, "I'll try to."
Pulling her blonde hair tightly into a bun again, she stared into the mirror,
gazing at the two cherries tattooed to her cheek.
After a moment, she stood up and decided to get something to eat. Walking to
the dining room, she encountered the members still eating breakfast.
Spying the queen, she managed a stiff curtsy, hindered by her armor and the
fact that she's done this once or twice before. "Good morning, Queen
Mother." Nodding her head to Loranna, "Mi'lady."
Passing Reichi, she noticed a new Breton that she hadn't met, "Hello
Reichi, and who is this Breton? One I haven't met before."
"And if not for him I would not be here today," Loranna says,
glancing at Arynel with raised eyebrows and a small 'You Scoundrel' twinkle in
her eye.
"Hello Anya; please, join us," Loranna says. "Is your shoulder
all right, dear?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 07:29 PM)
Passing Reichi, she noticed a new Breton that she hadn't met,
"Hello Reichi, and who is this Breton? One I haven't met before."
Shaka came down to breakfast dressed in his formal Telvanni robe, the glass
dagger on his belt but discreetly concealed. After greeting, and bowing to, the
Dowager Queen and Loranna, he glanced somberly at Anya, picking a chair by
Reichi.
Who's the pretty mer, he thought, glancing at the redhead. A thought came to
his head with alarming speed: you don't suppose Barenziah is trying to make a
match for Loranna ... .
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 05:31 PM)
Hello Anya; please, join us," Loranna says.
"Is your shoulder all right, dear?
"I think I will. It's been an unpleasant night. My shoulder, however,
remains numb. A much better improvment over the pain, I thank you for it."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 3 2005, 07:31 PM)
Arynel smiled.
“Those who never sing are not worth talking to, those who never dance are not
worth walking with, and those who never laugh are not worth crying with,” the
Breton said.
"Once again, your guests insult me by being wittier than myself,"
Barenziah laughed, looking at Loranna. Back to Arynel, she said. "Besides,
it's strategic. I can't stay in here all day when people need to talk about me
behind my back."
Now it was Goranthir's turn to laugh into his napkin.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:37 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 05:35 PM)
Once again, your guests insult me by being wittier than
myself," Barenziah laughed, looking at Loranna. Back to Arynel, she
said. "Besides, it's strategic. I can't stay in here all day when
people need to talk about me behind my back.
Now it was Goranthir's turn to laugh into his napkin.
Not bothering to pick his napkin up, Arynel laughed outright. Bits of not yet
swallowed sweetroll landed on the Breton's plate.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:41 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, the fate of the world rests on these
shoulders," Loranna says with a laugh, raising her glass in a jocular
toast. "We'll make sure the history books record all this as grave and
intrigue-laden subterfuge so the next generation can be awed and
mystified.
She does, however, look over at Anya with a furrow in her brow. "Still
having troubled sleep?" she asks.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 05:41 PM)
Ladies and gentlemen, the fate of the world rests on these
shoulders," Loranna says with a laugh, raising her glass in a jocular
toast. "We'll make sure the history books record all this as grave
and intrigue-laden subterfuge so the next generation can be awed and
mystified.
She does, however, look over at Anya with a furrow in her brow.
"Still having troubled sleep?" she asks.
"You would put future schoolchildren to sleep?" Arynel said,
"You are quite vile."
The Breton chuckled, and finished his second sweetroll.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 05:34 PM)
Who's the pretty mer, he thought, glancing at the redhead.
A thought came to his head with alarming speed: you don't suppose
Barenziah is trying to make a match for Loranna ... .
Anya followed his glance to the Dunmer gaurd. Hmph, a pretty face he has.
What's it for. For one who had used her own innocent and nearly child-like
face to get what she wanted, mistrust easy to come by for those that were
pretty as well.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 05:41 PM)
She does, however, look over at Anya with a furrow in her
brow. "Still having troubled sleep?" she asks.
"A troubled sleep would be an understatement. It's only grown worse, and
now a laughter mocks me, even when awake, though should we talk about this in
front of our dignified guest?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 07:41 PM)
She does, however, look over at Anya with a furrow in her
brow. "Still having troubled sleep?" she asks.
"She was poorly advised by me, Dres Loranna," said Shaka, looking
over at Anya. "The shoulder is much better, however, and thank you for
it."
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 07:29 PM)
Passing Reichi, she noticed a new Breton that she hadn't met,
"Hello Reichi, and who is this Breton? One I haven't met before."
"Arynel," Reichi replied, "A breton with a tongue sharper than
any blade, silver or not." He raised his glass to the toast jokingly,
before taking a sip from it.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:49 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 3 2005, 05:45 PM)
"Arynel," Reichi replied, "A breton is a tongue
sharper than any blade, silver or not." He raised his glass to the toast
jokingly, before taking a sip from it.
"A pleasure to meet you, Arynel. I'm Anya. Though I may not have a sharp
wit or quick tongue like so many I now know, you may notice that a sweetroll is
missing from your plate." Smiling, she takes a bite out of a sweetroll.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 05:49 PM)
"A pleasure to meet you, Arynel. I'm Anya. Though I may not
have a sharp wit or quick tongue like so many I now know, you may notice that a
sweetroll is missing from your plate." Smiling, she takes a bite out of a
sweetroll.
Arynel looked up at Anya and smiled, saying, "Had I so desired it would
still be on my plate, I assure you."
"You seem troubled," the Breton said, more seriously, weaving a calm
spell into his voice "be at ease, I say, be at peace while we have
company."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:53 AM
Goranthir bowed to Anya. "Goranthir of the Royal Guard at
your service, milady. I am sorry you're feeling poorly."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 3 2005, 05:51 PM)
Arynel looked up at Anya and smiled, saying, "Had I so
desired it would still be on my plate, I assure you."
"If I had a nickel everytime I've heard a mage say that one, I wouldn't be
a theif, now would I."
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 3 2005, 05:51 PM)
You seem troubled," the Breton said, more seriously,
weaving a calm spell into his voice "be at ease, I say, be at peace while
we have company.
The memories in her mind blurred and the laughter became fuzzy. The hollow look
in her eyes became less haunted sorrow and more empty. "How, how did you
do that?"
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 05:53 PM)
Goranthir bowed to Anya. "Goranthir of the Royal
Guard at your service, milady. I am sorry you're feeling poorly."
Shaking her head slightly, she did admit to herself that he pulled off the
loyal gaurd look well. "It's nothing to concern yourself with, and your
Lady neither. Just the lamentations of a wood elf. A pleasure to meet you, to
be sure." She flashed him a smile.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 06:00 PM)
If I had a nickel everytime I've heard a mage say
that one, I wouldn't be a theif, now would I.
The memories in her mind blurred and the laughter became fuzzy. The hollow look
in her eyes became less haunted sorrow and more empty. "How, how did you
do that?"
"I know a bit of magic, friend," Arynel said, "though I assure
you I am no mage, but a humble traveler only."
"Which would be the answer to your second question," the Breton
added, "or the one I will give you."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 08:00 PM)
Shaking her head slightly, she did admit to herself that he
pulled off the loyal gaurd look well. "It's nothing to concern yourself
with, and your Lady neither. Just the lamentations of a wood elf. A pleasure to
meet you, to be sure." She flashed him a smile.
Goranthir smiles back, and then looked away. It wouldn't do to be too
flirtatious, not here and now, he told himself.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 3 2005, 06:03 PM)
I know a bit of magic, friend," Arynel said,
"though I assure you I am no mage, but a humble traveler only.
"Which would be the answer to your second question," the Breton
added, "or the one I will give you."
A humble traveler? I doubt he's simply a humble traveler that knows a few
magic tricks. I'll leave it at that though. He did help me, after all.
"Fair enough. We all seem to have our secrets, and it's only curteous to
let matters be."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:19 AM
Loranna gives a smile which does not quite touch her eyes, but
it lasts but a moment. She sips her wine and looks over at the Dunmer guard
curiously ...
... but doesn't really notice him until the next topic
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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:19 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, entertaining the Queen Mother Barenziah. After a
dinner with a truely historic dessert, Loranna was approached privately by the
Queen, who revealed her hopes that Ald Raathim would become Helseth's ally.
While she is thinking over this proposal, and waiting for a chance to discuss
it with her friends, Loranna is being reminded why she loves her friends so at
the breakfast table
She also is curious as to the purpose of the handsome Dunmer Royal Guard,
Goranthir ...
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 02:20 AM
OOC:
The Breton Arynel is currently in the dinning hall at Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:23 AM
OOC
Like many others, Reichi the Dunmer Ex-Assassin/Werewolf, is in the dinning
hall, enjoying breakfast and the odd bit of conversation.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:25 AM
Summary: Anya is eating breakfast
with the Queen Mother, Loranna, and a few others.
QUOTE
Goranthir smiles back, and then looked away. It wouldn't do to
be too flirtatious, not here and now, he told himself.
Anya watches him glance. Either he's shy for one of such high stature, or he
isn't here to flirt with any girl that catches his fancy.
Letting that go, she went back to her meal.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:32 AM
Summary:
Barenziah, the Queen Mother and currently the Regent of Morrowind while her son
King Helseth lies dying in Mournhold is apparently on a mission to consolidate
the kingdom's warring factions. She is, as has been stated, in Ald Raathim, and
will shortly be amusing herself, leaving Loranna time to think about her
proposal and discuss it with others.
Of all the royal guards present, only Goranthir has introduced himself, and
shown himself fiercely loyal to the Queen, but not without a sense of humor. He
is young and handsome, a Dunmer with red-blond hair, and a decidedly
unMorrowind accent.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:54 AM
As breakfast draws to an end Loranna says "Goranthir, if I
may ask a question or two of you ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 08:54 PM)
As breakfast draws to an end Loranna says "Goranthir, if I
may ask a question or two of you ..."
"At your command, milady," the knight smiled, and then, in a lower
voice, "You mean privately?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 08:57 PM)
"At your command, milady," the knight smiled, and
then, in a lower voice, "You mean privately?"
"Only if you are shy about speaking of your background, serjo,"
Loranna says, raising her eyebrows but keeping her voice low. "I was just
curious; your accent is not one I recognize, and - well, your blond highlights
..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:59 AM
As Isidor sat on the bluff, he thought for a moment, then he
stood up, took off his cloak, and jumped.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 08:59 PM)
Only if you are shy about speaking of your background,
serjo," Loranna says, raising her eyebrows but keeping her voice
low. "I was just curious; your accent is not one I recognize, and -
well, your blond highlights ...
"Oh, that," Goranthir grinned. "I grew up on
Summerset."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 09:05 PM)
"Oh, that," Goranthir grinned. "I grew up
on Summerset."
"Ah, I see," Loranna says, smiling a bit. "How interesting ...
what is Summerset like?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 09:08 PM)
Ah, I see," Loranna says, smiling a bit.
"How interesting ... what is Summerset like?
Goranthir thought a moment: "Clean. Beautiful. Peaceful. Incredibly
dull."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:11 AM
ooc summary:
Tris, a young male Breton, has recently arrived at Ald Raathim from...
elsewhere... with a message for Nalion. He spoke privately with Barenziah, a
meeting which netted him a piece of lovely jewelry and a head full of wild
thoughts.
ic:
Tris usually woke with the dawn in time to run before breakfast. However, he
had been a long way away; was it possible to come from so far away that even
the sun and moons were out of sync?
It had taken him half the night to fall asleep. Once asleep, he stayed asleep.
Now he awoke gradually, wondering vaguely, in his half-conscious state, why
Ciel hadn't woken him.
Because Ciel's dead, you fool, his body stiff as his beard, he'll never wake
you again until you both wake in paradise...
Ciel wasn't dead. Ciel's not dead! he thought, suddenly wide awake and
panicked. Just sleeping, damn it, just sleeping.
"[censored]," he said out loud. The windows were shuttered.
"What time is it?"
Fifteen minutes later, bathed and more or less dressed, he joined the others.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 09:09 PM)
Goranthir thought a moment: "Clean. Beautiful.
Peaceful. Incredibly dull."
"Three out of four is pretty darn good?" Loranna asks, eyebrows
raised, her lips curling into a smile, hoping the joke went over well.
As Tris enters, Loranna says to Goranthir "I would be interested to hear
more of Summerset, if you were inclined to tell later ... Tris dear, good
morning!"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 09:11 PM)
Fifteen minutes later, bathed and more or less dressed, he
joined the others.
"Good morning, my dear Tris," Barenziah smiled. She looked him
steadily in the eyes.
"Tris Gaerington," said Goranthir, shaking Tris's hand.
"Goranthir. I've heard so much about you. Here, take my seat. I should be
on patrol."
The knight gave up the seat next to Barenziah.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 09:15 PM)
As Tris enters, Loranna says to Goranthir "I would be interested to hear
more of Summerset, if you were inclined to tell later ... "
"Of course, anything you want to hear. I'll even try to make it
entertaining."
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 03:20 AM
A tentacle limbed lobster of mannish proportions leapt out of
the water, and glided through the air. He saw a Nord swimming alone in the
water, and approached him.
“Do you have any tasties?” The Dreugh asked Isidor. “Samuel likes tasties.”
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 08:15 PM)
"Three out of four is pretty darn good?" Loranna asks,
eyebrows raised, her lips curling into a smile, hoping the joke went over well.
As Tris enters, Loranna says to Goranthir "I would be interested to hear
more of Summerset, if you were inclined to tell later ... Tris dear, good
morning!"
"Is it still morning?" Tris said, grinning and kissing her on the
cheek. "I'm sorry I missed breakfast."
He marked Goranthir with his eyes. Remarkably pretty fellow. Too pretty to be a
coincidence. That's one, he thought. "Thank you," he said to
Goronthir. "Tris Gaerington."
"Good morning, your majesty," he said, bowing slightly. Without the
hint of a blush. Good.
He took the seat that had been offered.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Aug 3 2005, 09:20 PM)
A tentacle limbed lobster of mannish proportions leapt out of
the water, and glided through the air. He saw a Nord swimming alone in
the water, and approached him.
“Do you have any tasties?” The Dreugh asked Isidor. “Samuel likes
tasties.”
Isidor was starteled for a moment and then said "Nah, no tasties. Just
some nord meat." he laughed, then swam backwards.
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 3 2005, 09:23 PM)
Isidor was starteled for a moment and then said "Nah, no
tasties. Just some nord meat." he laughed, then swam backwards.
The Dreugh cocked his head to the side.
"No tasties? Samuel go away then."
With a splash, the Dreugh disappeared beneath the waves.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:25 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Aug 3 2005, 09:24 PM)
The Dreugh cocked his head to the side.
"No tasties? Samuel go away then."
With a splash, the Dreugh disappeared beneath the waves.
Isidor watched as the dreugh swam away, his tentacles dissapearing out of
sight. He swam backwards, then closed his eyes.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 09:21 PM)
Is it still morning?" Tris said, grinning and
kissing her on the cheek. "I'm sorry I missed breakfast.
He marked Goranthir with his eyes. Remarkably pretty fellow. Too pretty to be a
coincidence. That's one, he thought. "Thank you," he said
to Goronthir. "Tris Gaerington."
"Good morning, your majesty," he said, bowing slightly. Without
the hint of a blush. Good.
"It's morning still and we're having a lazy breakfast," Loranna assures
Tris, pecking him on the cheek back. "Good to see you again dear ..."
Loranna's eyes said it all; she had a lot to tell the handsome Breton, later,
when there was more time and less company.
Loranna sips her wine, thinking back to last night and Barenziah's comment
about her gift; just what had Tris done, not twelve hours back from wherever he
had been? Truly he was the fastest man in High Rock ...
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 03:28 AM
Arynel smiled when Tris entered.
"It has been quite some time," the Breton said softly, "I do
hope this is an sign of more to come."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:29 AM
I will leave the sweetrolls and the breakfast to
you," Barenziah said. "Goranthir, will you accompany me to the herb
garden? We should let them talk freely.
Goranthir nodded, and with a wave, escorted the Queen Mother out of the dining
room. The other royal guards had long since left to their patrols around the
castle.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:36 AM
Shaka sat at breakfast, his face impassive but inwardly close to
seething. Two pretty boys at breakfast, who seemed to have as much intimacy
with Loranna as did Slyvos, or with any other female in the room who caught
their fancy.
Lords of bloody creation, he thought to himself. He hated feeling self-pity
like this. Obviously at least one of the newcomers had long adventured with
Loranna and her group.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:42 AM
Loranna waits until she's sure the Queen is out of earshot, then
she sighs and finishes the last of her wine.
"Oh, hi everyone," she says, looking a little tired. "We have a
bit to talk about, if you all don't mind ..."
She looks around the table, questionly.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 3 2005, 08:28 PM)
Arynel smiled when Tris entered.
"It has been quite some time," the Breton said softly, "I do
hope this is an sign of more to come."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 3 2005, 08:29 PM)
I will leave the sweetrolls and the breakfast to
you," Barenziah said. "Goranthir, will you accompany me to the herb
garden? We should let them talk freely.
Goranthir nodded, and with a wave, escorted the Queen Mother out of the dining
room. The other royal guards had long since left to their patrols around
the castle.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 08:36 PM)
Shaka sat at breakfast, his face impassive but inwardly close to
seething. Two pretty boys at breakfast, who seemed to have as much
intimacy with Loranna as did Slyvos, or with any other female in the room who
caught their fancy.
Lords of bloody creation, he thought to himself. He hated feeling
self-pity like this. Obviously at least one of the newcomers had long
adventured with Loranna and her group.
Tris rose, bowed again, and tried not to watch the Queen out of sight.
Then he grinned at Arynel.
"Didn't get to greet you properly last night," he said, and embraced
him, thumping him on the back. He finished by ruffling Arynel's hair - which
made no discernable difference.
"They miss you," he said. "But you're needed here, as I
understand it. Anchor to the world, or some such thing. Who's this?"
He turned to Shaka. Normally he was good at reading other people, but he wasn't
familiar with Argonians and their expressions.
"Tris," he said, offering his hand.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:45 AM
Hmph, I'm not to sure I like this gaurd fellow. Entirely
to pretty." Anya looks up, "He seems to use his looks to try to get
his way, or rather his Queens way.
"And who is this pretty new face that seems to know the Lady so
well?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 09:44 PM)
He turned to Shaka. Normally he was good at reading other people, but he wasn't
familiar with Argonians and their expressions.
"Tris," he said, offering his hand.
Shaka shook his hand; the rest of the group would have sensed he was doing so
grudgingly. "Shaka."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:52 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 09:48 PM)
Shaka shook his hand; the rest of the group would have sensed he
was doing so grudgingly. "Shaka."
Loranna blinks, her brow furrowing yet again.
"Anya, this is Tris, one of the people who helped fight the Azurites during
the Blue Dawn," Loranna says. "He and I were part of the mission to
recover the artifact Flamekiss, in order to stop Azura."
She looks over at Shaka, her eyes posing an unaired question.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 08:52 PM)
Loranna blinks, her brow furrowing yet again.
"Anya, this is Tris, one of the people who helped fight the Azurites
during the Blue Dawn," Loranna says. "He and I were part of the
mission to recover the artifact Flamekiss, in order to stop Azura."
She looks over at Shaka, her eyes posing an unaired question.
This was far from the first time Tris had heard the word "pretty"
used as an insult. He handled it, as always, by pretending it had been intended
as a compliment.
"Anya," he said, bowing to her. "I don't want to get on your bad
side; Bosmer girls scare me."
He laughed. But it was the truth. Mirea, his companion in Solunastra, was one
of the few people who could take him down without half-trying.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 07:52 PM)
Anya, this is Tris, one of the people who helped fight the
Azurites during the Blue Dawn," Loranna says. "He and I were
part of the mission to recover the artifact Flamekiss, in order to stop
Azura.
"Azurites." she spat vehemently, her eyes flaring for a minute, but
quickly settled back to the haunted look she had held for the past two weeks.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 07:56 PM)
This was far from the first time Tris had heard the word
"pretty" used as an insult. He handled it, as always, by pretending
it had been intended as a compliment.
"Anya," he said, bowing to her. "I don't want to get
on your bad side; Bosmer girls scare me."
"I highly doubt your the sort of person to afraid of a mere girl, dear
Tris, especially one such as I. Loranna seems to collect company of more
capable people than that, especially from Blue Dawn. It is a pleasure to meet
you though." Smiling, she cave him a curteous nod.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 09:03 PM)
"Azurites." she spat vehemently, her eyes flaring for
a minute, but quickly settled back to the haunted look she had held for the
past two weeks.
"I highly doubt your the sort of person to afraid of a mere girl, dear
Tris, especially one such as I. Loranna seems to collect company of more
capable people than that, especially from Blue Dawn. It is a pleasure to meet
you though." Smiling, she cave him a curteous nod.
"Looks can be deceiving," Tris said. "Bosriel is only a little
girl, yet there's no more formidable enemy on the face of Tamriel right now.
But that's another story for another day."
He glanced after Barenziah and her guards.
"Speaking of age - you shouldn't speak so disrespectfully of her majesty.
Those lips of hers have kissed the lips of Tiber Septim. She can handle a
little flattery from her own guard, I think."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:19 AM
Isidor swam a little father, then layed flat on his back, his
eyes shut. He floated along, past the castle. He began to hum as he floated,
then he began to sing:
Oh, oceans wide and blue
connecting everyone,
me and you
sun sparkiling brightly,
across the waves,
flowing, slowly across the lands
flowing, slowly through the planes
Oh, oceans wide and blue
if you leave, I'll follow you
no matter the distance,
no matter how far,
I'll follow your path,
I'll look to the stars
Sun shining brightly,
high above
filled with the warm
glow of true love
follow me farther,
wherever we go
I'd follow you,
this much you know
flowing slowly,
through the lands
following me slowly
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 08:06 PM)
Looks can be deceiving," Tris said.
"Bosriel is only a little girl, yet there's no more formidable enemy on
the face of Tamriel right now. But that's another story for another day.
He glanced after Barenziah and her guards.
"Speaking of age - you shouldn't speak so disrespectfully of her majesty.
Those lips of hers have kissed the lips of Tiber Septim. She can handle a little
flattery from her own guard, I think."
"Or they can show exactly what they mean. A timid girl that only excels as
a common theif. I'm nothing special Tris, just and able body capable of getting
by. You're air of carefreeness says otherwise about you." Stuffing another
sweetroll in her mouth, she sat back.
"As for the Queen. I have the utmost respect. She was a theif herself, no?
Royal lineage or not, she can take care of herself."
I just have a natural distrust of anyone that speaks eloquently. In my
experience, their the ones that get you to say what they what and that person
remains none the wiser. Or for pretty faces for that matter. I personally know
what can be done when one only has to flash a bright smile."
I have no disrespect for the Queen Mother herself, my distrust is universal. As
for the guard, I doubt she has to worry about him. A women of her stature,
backgroun, and skills is more than capable of seeing through a bright smile.
I'm more inclined to think she's using him as well, without him even realizing
maybe."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 09:21 PM)
"Or they can show exactly what they mean. A timid girl that
only excels as a common theif. I'm nothing special Tris, just and able body
capable of getting by. You're air of carefreeness says otherwise about
you." Stuffing another sweetroll in her mouth, she sat back.
"As for the Queen. I have the utmost respect. She was a theif herself, no?
Royal lineage or not, she can take care of herself."
I just have a natural distrust of anyone that speaks eloquently. In my
experience, their the ones that get you to say what they what and that person
remains none the wiser. Or for pretty faces for that matter. I personally know
what can be done when one only has to flash a bright smile."
I have no disrespect for the Queen Mother herself, my distrust is universal. As
for the guard, I doubt she has to worry about him. A women of her stature,
backgroun, and skills is more than capable of seeing through a bright smile.
I'm more inclined to think she's using him as well, without him even realizing
maybe."
"Of course she's using him; he works for her."
Tris smiled ingenuously.
"I guess it's lucky I'm a clumsy speaker, so you only have one reason to
mistrust me."
He turned to Loranna. "We're walking all over you, aren't we? You had...
um... business. Or something. Right?"
He winked.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 3 2005, 10:21 PM)
"Or they can show exactly what they mean. A timid girl that
only excels as a common theif. I'm nothing special Tris, just and able body
capable of getting by. You're air of carefreeness says otherwise about
you." Stuffing another sweetroll in her mouth, she sat back.
"As for the Queen. I have the utmost respect. She was a theif herself, no?
Royal lineage or not, she can take care of herself."
I just have a natural distrust of anyone that speaks eloquently. In my
experience, their the ones that get you to say what they what and that person
remains none the wiser. Or for pretty faces for that matter. I personally know
what can be done when one only has to flash a bright smile."
I have no disrespect for the Queen Mother herself, my distrust is universal. As
for the guard, I doubt she has to worry about him. A women of her stature,
backgroun, and skills is more than capable of seeing through a bright smile.
I'm more inclined to think she's using him as well, without him even realizing
maybe."
Isidor began to sing again, though he knew no one could hear him:
Curious bosmer, name begun with A
she can't sleep at night,
and fights the through the days
her feelings for S are becoming quite clear
she holds him close, she holds him dear
Oh, S, oh S, dear Argonian, bold and courageous
his skills are reknowned, his deeds outrageous
he weilds the spear, of the daM doG
Some say he's a lizard, some say he's a frog
Arynel, tounge sharp as swords
he bows to no master, no lords
his methods are foggy,
his mission unclear
there is nothing this Breton holds dear
some say he's arrogant, some say he condescends
But only lneyrA knows the truth
Loranna, Loranna, both wise and fair
skin dark as ash, with golden, long hair
herione and ruler, friend of the people
she makes men weak,
and women envy
sosvlyS
Reichi, werewolf, and dunmer
rouge, assasin, friend, and lover
quick with a dagger, quick with a claw
quick he'll unstrap, your lover's bra
ikA
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 10:25 PM)
Of course she's using him; he works for her.
Tris smiled ingenuously.
"I guess it's lucky I'm a clumsy speaker, so you only have one reason to
mistrust me."
He turned to Loranna. "We're walking all over you, aren't we? You had...
um... business. Or something. Right?"
He winked.
Loranna coughs a bit, giving Tris a Look Of Nordic Female Doom that he knew by
heart. "I should have remembered, when one group of friends meets another,
the first thing to do is to give everyone time to get to know one
another," she says.
"I do wish to talk to you all about the Queen however; specifically, her
goals for her visit," she continues. "She hopes for Ald Raathim to be
loyal to the throne of Morrowind - in her own words, above your Empire, House,
or Temple, though she did admit right after that that was her wish, and that
people rarely have modest wishes. She also assured me that she - and Helseth -
are not planning any sort of rebellion or coup."
She pauses, letting her companions react.
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 04:51 AM
A little Bosmer with rosy red cheeks happened to be skipping
through the garden at that moment; he played a small ditty on his flute, then
removing the instrument from his lips he began to sing.
All the little scoundrels
And they have so many names
Go about their dealings
And all their evil ways
As the days they do continue
And the nights are no exception
So busy with their scheming
There is no time for reflection
On the morals they ignore
For being good is such a bore
But worry not yourself in this
Join in every single one
In the revelry commencing
For our evilness is only that
Of a joke a kid and a jest
We mean no harm to anyone
But we’re liars nonetheless
So tip your tankard eagerly
And take a slice of cake
There will be time enough for mourning
When the mourning time doth break
So while the season is with us
Full of plenty and good cheer
Let us take advantage
Of the wonder always near
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 08:46 PM)
Loranna coughs a bit, giving Tris a Look Of Nordic Female Doom
that he knew by heart. "I should have remembered, when one group of
friends meets another, the first thing to do is to give everyone time to get to
know one another," she says.
"I do wish to talk to you all about the Queen however; specifically, her
goals for her visit," she continues. "She hopes for Ald Raathim
to be loyal to the throne of Morrowind - in her own words, above your Empire,
House, or Temple, though she did admit right after that that was her wish, and
that people rarely have modest wishes. She also assured me that she - and
Helseth - are not planning any sort of rebellion or coup."
She pauses, letting her companions react.
“A queen at work consolidating her kingdom,” Arynel said with a smile, “what
wonder of happenings! It is truly miraculous indeed!”
The Breton chuckled to himself.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 10:46 PM)
I do wish to talk to you all about the Queen however;
specifically, her goals for her visit," she continues. "She
hopes for Ald Raathim to be loyal to the throne of Morrowind - in her own
words, above your Empire, House, or Temple, though she did admit right after
that that was her wish, and that people rarely have modest wishes. She
also assured me that she - and Helseth - are not planning any sort of rebellion
or coup.
She pauses, letting her companions react.
Shaka said, "Who is the guard who seems to have the Queen Mother's
favor?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 09:58 PM)
Shaka said, "Who is the guard who seems to have the Queen
Mother's favor?"
"My guess is he's just that and no more," Tris said. "She's a
queen; she can afford to surround herself with pretty things."
He looked at Loranna.
"I'm not sure I'm qualified to have an opinion about what Ald Raathim
does. But I want to save Helseth's life. For my own reasons."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:14 AM
I swear, I am going to get an enchanted pillow on a stick
just for hitting you over the head Arnyel dear," Loranna says, her tone
half-joking. "Yes, what wonder of wonders; I still figured I should
discuss it with my friends ...
"Shaka, his name is Goranthir; he's from Summerset he says," Loranna
tells the Argonian. "I tend to agree with Tris's assessement; he's Her
Majesty's pretty guard, he's a bit rash, and he's a flirt."
She looks over to Tris and says "Well, I still value your opinion. As for
Helseth ... the Queen seemed very sure that Helseth would pull through. Perhaps
that's a mother's refusal to see her son wither away and die talking, but she
had a knowing look. Not sure if that affects your agenda, whatever it may
be."
She sits back, pouring herself another glass of wine. "She's even gotten
one of the most conservative of House Dres to start seeing things her
way," she comments. "And to be honest, Ald Raathim has enough enemies
as it is; I'm not eager to add more to the number."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 11:14 PM)
She sits back, pouring herself another glass of wine. "She's even
gotten one of the most conservative of House Dres to start seeing things her
way," she comments. "And to be honest, Ald Raathim has enough
enemies as it is; I'm not eager to add more to the number."
"If it matters what I think, I don't see a major problem in going along
with Barenziah," said Shaka. "The Empire is said to be weak now; it's
not as if you'd be defying them at the height of their power."
"As for Helseth, either she has good healers, is fooling herself, or else
she has something else in mind. Lady, may I ask: how difficult would it be for
her to put Helseth's mind in another body?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 10:14 PM)
I swear, I am going to get an enchanted pillow on a stick
just for hitting you over the head Arnyel dear," Loranna says, her tone
half-joking. "Yes, what wonder of wonders; I still figured I should
discuss it with my friends ...
"Shaka, his name is Goranthir; he's from Summerset he says," Loranna
tells the Argonian. "I tend to agree with Tris's assessement; he's
Her Majesty's pretty guard, he's a bit rash, and he's a flirt."
She looks over to Tris and says "Well, I still value your opinion.
As for Helseth ... the Queen seemed very sure that Helseth would pull
through. Perhaps that's a mother's refusal to see her son wither away and
die talking, but she had a knowing look. Not sure if that affects your
agenda, whatever it may be."
She sits back, pouring herself another glass of wine. "She's even
gotten one of the most conservative of House Dres to start seeing things her
way," she comments. "And to be honest, Ald Raathim has enough
enemies as it is; I'm not eager to add more to the number."
Tris had also been certain Helseth would not die, for reasons of his own,
difficult to explain in daylight. But Barenziah - he started to open his mouth,
thought, blushed, and shut it again.
"I'm not sure Helseth is the greatest power in Morrowind," Tris said.
"There's still the New Temple, which is reorganizing, and gaining power.
But if he wants to consolidate, now is the time. And he's not very
traditionalist, is he? I imagine he scares most Dunmer. And so does Barenziah,
Queen of... not here, for a great many years."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 11:22 PM)
Tris had also been certain Helseth would not die, for reasons of
his own, difficult to explain in daylight. But Barenziah - he started to open
his mouth, thought, blushed, and shut it again.
"I'm not sure Helseth is the greatest power in Morrowind," Tris
said. "There's still the New Temple, which is reorganizing, and gaining
power. But if he wants to consolidate, now is the time. And he's not very
traditionalist, is he? I imagine he scares most Dunmer. And so does
Barenziah, Queen of... not here, for a great many years."
Loranna raises a curious eyebrow at Tris's blush.
"No, neither he nor, I gather, his mother are very traditionalist,"
she says. "And technically, neither am I by most Dunmer standards. It also
doesn't help that I know the New Temple's higher ups ..."
She glances over at Arnyel, then back at Tris. "Out of curiosity, have
Allie or Solin ever said anything one way or another about Helseth?" she
asks.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 11:20 PM)
If it matters what I think, I don't see a major problem in
going along with Barenziah," said Shaka. "The Empire is said to
be weak now; it's not as if you'd be defying them at the height of their
power.
"As for Helseth, either she has good healers, is fooling herself, or else
she has something else in mind. Lady, may I ask: how difficult
would it be for her to put Helseth's mind in another body?"
Loranna looks a bit nonplussed. "Er, I've no clue how one goes about doing
it," she says, blinking. "I don't think Barenziah is thinking along
those lines ..."
She pauses, frowning, remembering Barenziah's glances at Slyvos. She mutters
" ... Nahhhh ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 10:30 PM)
Loranna raises a curious eyebrow at Tris's blush.
"No, neither he nor, I gather, his mother are very traditionalist,"
she says. "And technically, neither am I by most Dunmer
standards. It also doesn't help that I know the New Temple's higher ups
..."
She glances over at Arnyel, then back at Tris. "Out of curiosity,
have Allie or Solin ever said anything one way or another about Helseth?"
she asks.
Loranna looks a bit nonplussed. "Er, I've no clue how one goes about
doing it," she says, blinking. "I don't think Barenziah is
thinking along those lines ..."
She pauses, frowning, remembering Barenziah's glances at Slyvos. She
mutters " ... Nahhhh ..."
"The General thinks that Helseth is the perfect king for the Dunmer -
black hearted, scheming, and ruthless. She also wonders why he's not yet
married," Tris said.
There was more to that; what Allie had said was, I imagine he must be very
lonely... I wonder if he knows he is.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 11:34 PM)
"The General thinks that Helseth is the perfect
king for the Dunmer - black hearted, scheming, and ruthless. She also wonders
why he's not yet married," Tris said.
Not everyone is suited to be a parent, thought Shaka. I've known that about
myself for a long time.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:55 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 11:34 PM)
"The General thinks that Helseth is the perfect king for
the Dunmer - black hearted, scheming, and ruthless. She also wonders why he's
not yet married," Tris said.
There was more to that; what Allie had said was, I imagine he must be
very lonely... I wonder if he knows he is.
"Well when you put it that way any reservations I have sound silly,"
Loranna says, chuckling just a little. "And yes, I was wondering much the
same thing this morning, now that you mention it."
Loranna looks back to Shaka, who seems to be lost in thought. "Well, then,
did anyone else have any thoughts on the matter? I tend to think that my
already-established enemies won't be any less inclined to come after us here if
I refused, so ..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 11:55 PM)
Loranna looks back to Shaka, who seems to be lost in
thought. "Well, then, did anyone else have any thoughts on the
matter? I tend to think that my already-established enemies won't be any
less inclined to come after us here if I refused, so ..."
"Dres Loranna, my opinion means nothing, but I think we are missing something.
Would Arynel have any ideas along those lines; or perhaps we should ask Nalion
sometime."
"I respect Queen Barenziah, but she has told you only as much as it
pleased her to say."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:02 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 3 2005, 10:00 PM)
Dres Loranna, my opinion means nothing, but I think we are
missing something. Would Arynel have any ideas along those lines;
or perhaps we should ask Nalion sometime.
"I respect Queen Barenziah, but she has told you only as much as it
pleased her to say."
Arynel looked up.
“My concerns of mortal kingdoms and political structure are trifle,” the Breton
said.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:06 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 3 2005, 11:02 PM)
Arynel looked up.
“My concerns of mortal kingdoms and political structure are trifle,” the Breton
said.
"Kingdoms are made up of people, and people aren't trifles," Tris
said. "Arynel, I caught your speech at dinner last night. You're lucky the
General wasn't there to turn you over her lap and spank you."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 10:06 PM)
Kingdoms are made up of people, and people aren't
trifles," Tris said. "Arynel, I caught your speech at dinner
last night. You're lucky the General wasn't there to turn you over her lap and
spank you.
Arynel's face went red, and he slumped down in his seat. The Breton opened his
mouth as if to speak, but nothing came out.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:10 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 12:00 AM)
Dres Loranna, my opinion means nothing, but I think we are
missing something. Would Arynel have any ideas along those lines;
or perhaps we should ask Nalion sometime.
"I respect Queen Barenziah, but she has told you only as much as it
pleased her to say."
"I imagine so; I'm the one who tends to babble on," Loranna says with
a slight smile. "I tend to agree she's not telling us the whole picture;
I'm simply trying to determine if that's out of avoiding boring me with unneded
details or due to something else."
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 12:06 AM)
Kingdoms are made up of people, and people aren't
trifles," Tris said. "Arynel, I caught your speech at dinner
last night. You're lucky the General wasn't there to turn you over her lap and
spank you.
"He's got you there ..." Loranna mutters under her breath.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:10 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 12:07 AM)
Arynel's face went red, and he slumped down in his seat.
The Breton opened his mouth as if to speak, but nothing came out.
"It was unfair of me to single out Arynel; he's oracular by nature, and
Oracles are required to be vague, it's their profession."
"Dres Loranna, I've said enough. We may as well align with
Barenziah."
It doesn't matter anyway, Shaka thought.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:19 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 12:10 AM)
It was unfair of me to single out Arynel; he's oracular by
nature, and Oracles are required to be vague, it's their profession.
"Dres Loranna, I've said enough. We may as well align with
Barenziah."
It doesn't matter anyway, Shaka thought.
Loranna makes a mental note to speak with Shaka privately later; the Argonain
seemed to be in an unusual mood.
... That would make Isidor, Anya, and Shaka all being down in one way or
another, Loranna realizes with a start. Have I been missing something
obvious going on? Or is it just an unlucky star ...
"Well, I do intend to talk to Nalion at least about this," Loranna
says. "I am leaning towards agreeing though; it seems the best course of
action."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 11:19 PM)
Loranna makes a mental note to speak with Shaka privately later;
the Argonain seemed to be in an unusual mood.
... That would make Isidor, Anya, and Shaka all being down in one way or
another, Loranna realizes with a start. Have I been missing
something obvious going on? Or is it just an unlucky star ...
"Well, I do intend to talk to Nalion at least about this," Loranna
says. "I am leaning towards agreeing though; it seems the best
course of action."
"Barenziah's a sharp one," Tris said. "She came here because she
knows the real power is here. All real power in Tamriel has always belonged to
adventurers; this is the Arena. Unlike Helseth who treated us all like
dirt."
He seemed to be thinking more than he was saying.
"Arynel, since when do you let me rebuke you? When you act like that I
want to come over there and spank you myself. What I mean is the big 'I am the
inheritor of Vivec' speech. Sure you are, everyone who's awake knows that. But
how did you get that way? I'm thinking it's nothing to hold over anyone's
head."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 10:23 PM)
Barenziah's a sharp one," Tris said. "She
came here because she knows the real power is here. All real power in Tamriel
has always belonged to adventurers; this is the Arena. Unlike Helseth who
treated us all like dirt.
He seemed to be thinking more than he was saying.
"Arynel, since when do you let me rebuke you? When you act like that
I want to come over there and spank you myself. What I mean is the big 'I am
the inheritor of Vivec' speech. Sure you are, everyone who's awake knows that.
But how did you get that way? I'm thinking it's nothing to hold over
anyone's head."
Arynel frowned, his usually adept tongue unable to form words.
“I am merely restless,” the Breton said at last, “anxious, arrogant, and
lonely.”
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 12:23 AM)
"Arynel, since when do you let me rebuke you? When you act like that
I want to come over there and spank you myself. What I mean is the big 'I am
the inheritor of Vivec' speech. Sure you are, everyone who's awake knows that.
But how did you get that way? I'm thinking it's nothing to hold over
anyone's head."
Shaka heard this with a feeling of unreality. So Arynel had Vivec's mandate
now? He could see him as Sotha Sil perhaps . . . No, this was enough.
"May I be excused? I'm sorry to take your time."
When Shaka got to his room, he picked up the Dragonbone Cuirass and hurled it
at the wall, cracking the stone. Shaka stood facing the wall, his claws
clenching.
No bloody good, no good, he was just a lizard. Just another swamptrotter.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 12:32 AM)
Shaka heard this with a feeling of unreality. So Arynel
had Vivec's mandate now? He could see him as Sotha Sil perhaps . . . No,
this was enough.
"May I be excused? I'm sorry to take your time."
When Shaka got to his room, he picked up the Dragonbone Cuirass and hurled it
at the wall, cracking the stone. Shaka stood facing the wall, his claws
clenching.
No bloody good, no good, he was just a lizard. Just another swamptrotter.
Loranna blinks as Shaka leaves.
" ... What was I saying earlier about old friends getting to know new
friends?" she asks nobody in particular. "Nine above ..."
She shifts, almost getting up, then stops, frowning.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 10:36 PM)
Nine above ...
"Above?" Arynel said, "Such a quaint notion, and true only in
terms of geometry."
The Breton smiled at Tris, "I will be as I will be."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:40 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 3 2005, 11:38 PM)
Above?" Arynel said, "Such a quaint
notion, and true only in terms of geometry.
The Breton smiled at Tris, "I will be as I will be."
"Go after him, Loranna," Tris said.
"Arynel, what I mean is that the man I used to know cared about other
people. He wanted to lift them UP, not lord it over them. It's damned lonely
looking down at the tops of people's heads."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 12:40 AM)
"Go after him, Loranna," Tris said.
"Arynel, what I mean is that the man I used to know cared about other
people. He wanted to lift them UP, not lord it over them. It's damned lonely
looking down at the tops of people's heads."
Loranna nods, giving Arynel a bit of a sour look as she leaves.
She heads to Shaka's room and knocks. "Shaka," she calls out.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:45 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 10:40 PM)
"Go after him, Loranna," Tris said.
"Arynel, what I mean is that the man I used to know cared about other
people. He wanted to lift them UP, not lord it over them. It's damned lonely
looking down at the tops of people's heads."
Arynel bit his lip and tapped on the table for a moment or three.
“I have been too long settled,” the Breton said at last, “I fear I have grown
stagnant, putrid. I shall think to get moving once more, tell me, if you will,
where is the door? The path is calling and I am anxious for its finding, better
to see, better to show.”
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 12:42 AM)
She heads to Shaka's room and knocks. "Shaka,"
she calls out.
"Come in," he said. "This is a switch, Loranna. Usually I'm the
one who comes to you . . . rightfully so."
He turned to face her. "I'm sorry, I don't usually pull scenes like
Isidor. Maybe you could tell me who's replaced him, by the way. I don't recognize
the one we took out of Dagon Fel."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:49 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 12:46 AM)
Come in," he said. "This is a switch,
Loranna. Usually I'm the one who comes to you . . .
rightfully so.
He turned to face her. "I'm sorry, I don't usually pull scenes like
Isidor. Maybe you could tell me who's replaced him, by the way. I
don't recognize the one we took out of Dagon Fel."
Loranna enters, a worried look on her face.
"I'm concerned about Isidor too, and will go look for him presently,"
she says. "Perhaps you could come with me to ask him that; I'm afraid I've
been rather clueless lately, too worried about assassins and queens and not
enough about my friends."
She sighs. "Shaka, what's wrong? What are we doing to upset you."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 12:49 AM)
Loranna enters, a worried look on her face.
"I'm concerned about Isidor too, and will go look for him presently,"
she says. "Perhaps you could come with me to ask him that; I'm
afraid I've been rather clueless lately, too worried about assassins and queens
and not enough about my friends."
She sighs. "Shaka, what's wrong? What are we doing to upset
you."
He looked into her honest face. "I'm tired of his moods and comings and
goings. I'll wait for his return instead. I don't agree that you've been
clueless, you've had more than enough on your plate."
He looked away for a second, thinking. "I blew it with Anya. When I
comforted her last night, it was genuine; but when she went to the baths late
that night, I . . . pushed her too soon. She's still haunted by demons, though
I don't know if that's metaphor or true."
"Loranna, the other matter . . . I've suspected that Arynel had power
beyond the surface of a Bard, but now Tris tells us he's .... what, Vivec? Or
is Allie supposed to be? How am I supposed to respond to that?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:07 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 3 2005, 11:45 PM)
Arynel bit his lip and tapped on the table for a moment or three.
“I have been too long settled,” the Breton said at last, “I fear I have grown
stagnant, putrid. I shall think to get moving once more, tell me, if you
will, where is the door? The path is calling and I am anxious for its
finding, better to see, better to show.”
"Oh, stop with the path metaphor," Tris said.
He stood up, paced, and looked in the direction Loranna had gone. His steps
were light and even.
"Allie's as bad as you are," he said. "Apparently she's
surrounded by women, holy men, and an aging necromancer who smells like spell
components. You need to get laid, that's all."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:08 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 12:58 AM)
He looked into her honest face. "I'm tired of his
moods and comings and goings. I'll wait for his return instead. I
don't agree that you've been clueless, you've had more than enough on your
plate."
He looked away for a second, thinking. "I blew it with Anya.
When I comforted her last night, it was genuine; but when she went to the
baths late that night, I . . . pushed her too soon. She's still haunted
by demons, though I don't know if that's metaphor or true."
"Loranna, the other matter . . . I've suspected that Arynel had
power beyond the surface of a Bard, but now Tris tells us he's .... what,
Vivec? Or is Allie supposed to be? How am I supposed to respond to
that?"
Loranna is quiet for a long moment, digesting what Shaka said. Her expression
darkens some.
"Arynel is Mastery," Loranna says, "and Allie is Mercy and Solin
Mystery. Allie was appointed Mercy by Vivec himself at his trial and for mine I
asked her to reprise her role and named Arynel and Solin as Mastery and
Mystery. After the Blue Dawn had ended, they stepped up to fill the role of the
Tribunal until such time as others could be found to fill those roles."
" ... But yes, he has a power beyond the surface," Loranna says.
"Just like we all do, you included."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 01:08 AM)
... But yes, he has a power beyond the surface,"
Loranna says. "Just like we all do, you included.
Shaka was silent for a moment, thinking on what she had said.
"You should get back to your guests. Thank you for talking like
this."
Shaka had a tear in his eye for a moment. "I wonder . . . .If I had to do
it over again, banter with you and Vendama at breakfast, push my way in . . .
Would I?"
He wiped his eyes. "Sorry for acting like an adolescent. I'll be out after
a while."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:22 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 01:16 AM)
Shaka was silent for a moment, thinking on what she had said.
"You should get back to your guests. Thank you for talking like
this."
Shaka had a tear in his eye for a moment. "I wonder . . . .If I had
to do it over again, banter with you and Vendama at breakfast, push my way in .
. . Would I?"
He wiped his eyes. "Sorry for acting like an adolescent. I'll
be out after a while."
"You'll notice, neither Vendama nor I objected," Loranna points out.
"Even if you were a bit brazen to have done so."
She pauses, taking a guess as to Shaka's thoughts. "Believe it or not dear
- I felt exactly the same way around Allie and Arnyel and the others when I was
the Incarnate. Don't worry about it; you've an adventurer's heart, just like we
all do."
She gives Shaka a hopeful smile. "See you soon, I hope," she says as
she heads back to the door, still looking at Shaka.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 09:14 PM)
Shaka, his name is Goranthir; he's from Summerset he
says," Loranna tells the Argonian. "I tend to agree with Tris's
assessement; he's Her Majesty's pretty guard, he's a bit rash, and he's a
flirt.
"A flirt my azurite rear-end. He wouldn't even look at me. He only flirts
with whom he's told." Anya muttered quietly, unable to keep quiet. She
kept it low enough that it was barely audible, if that.
She sat quietly as the others speculated. Her experience didn't lie with Queens
and allienances as much, and she drifted away into the recess of her mind.
A chair skidding snapped her out of her day-dreaming, and she watched Shaka
leave, followed shortly by Loranna.
Haunted by last night though, she didn't know what to do. She wanted to go to
him, but she felt scared, and alone despite being surround by people that would
defend her if needed.
Quietly, she stood up and commented as she left the room, "Personally, I
admire the Queen for her tenacity and skill. But I don't trust someone that
coats her words in honey." She left, not really sure where her feet were
taking her.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 11:07 PM)
"Oh, stop with the path metaphor," Tris said.
He stood up, paced, and looked in the direction Loranna had gone. His steps
were light and even.
"Allie's as bad as you are," he said. "Apparently she's
surrounded by women, holy men, and an aging necromancer who smells like spell
components. You need to get laid, that's all."
“The only reason you dislike my method of instruction, friend, is that you move
so fast you cannot see the ground beneath your feet.” Arynel said, “And you’re
right, I do miss her.”
The Breton smiled smugly, but said nothing else.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:32 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 12:28 AM)
“The only reason you dislike my method of instruction, friend,
is that you move so fast you cannot see the ground beneath your feet.”
Arynel said, “And you’re right, I do miss her.”
The Breton smiled smugly, but said nothing else.
"What was all that about?" Tris said. "The Argonian. How could
you travel with Loranna and not know about - well, Sen-Yedda, and you, and
everything at the end of Blue Dawn? Have I really been gone that long?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 11:32 PM)
What was all that about?" Tris said. "The
Argonian. How could you travel with Loranna and not know about - well,
Sen-Yedda, and you, and everything at the end of Blue Dawn? Have I really
been gone that long?
"We have many new faces," Arynel answered, "and they know what
they do from word of mouth, which is an uncertain testimony always."
The Breton paused, "I fear I have been lapse in my duties, they should
know more."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:37 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 01:34 AM)
We have many new faces," Arynel answered, "and
they know what they do from word of mouth, which is an uncertain testimony
always.
The Breton paused, "I fear I have been lapse in my duties, they should
know more."
"You wouldn't be the only one remiss in telling our history, dear,"
Loranna says as she returns. "I myself have mostly been mentioning things
when directly asked. Too much time worrying about vengeful ghosts or assassin
werewolves or the Drunken Guar tumbling down to the ground."
"Shaka seems to be doing better now; hopefully he'll be back soon,"
she continues, looking around. "Where'd Anya go?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:39 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 12:34 AM)
We have many new faces," Arynel answered, "and
they know what they do from word of mouth, which is an uncertain testimony
always.
The Breton paused, "I fear I have been lapse in my duties, they should
know more."
"Yeah, well, we all know you're such a big talker," Tris said.
"You can barely contain yourself when you get around a crowd of new
people."
He pushed Arynel's shoulder gently, playfully.
"Sorry. I'm in a bit of a mood myself, today. This whole business - it's
scary."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 3 2005, 11:39 PM)
Yeah, well, we all know you're such a big talker,"
Tris said. "You can barely contain yourself when you get around a crowd of
new people.
He pushed Arynel's shoulder gently, playfully.
"Sorry. I'm in a bit of a mood myself, today. This whole business - it's
scary."
Arynel nodded.
"I believe you," the Breton said, "truly I do. I will not claim
to be above fear."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:48 AM
Exiting onto a balcony facing the woods near the guest wing, and
called Lotus. His faint glow, though new, was comforting.
"Tell me little guy, what's going on? Why do I feel scared, alone,
helpless. Why do I feel like a simple, petty theif when I walk amongst these
people and why do these memories come back now? Come one, you've always known
me." Anya scratched his chin a bit and then leaned over the rail.
Lotus tilted his head and clacked his beak as he perched on the rail as well as
the ackward Racer could. "Ha, you have all the right words, don't you. Why
do you stay by me? I recall the previous owner saying you'd only come if you
actually wanted, even though your bound to the spear, and you haven't failed
once."
Staring out into the woods, Anya wondered how a simple little girl like herself
got mixed up with the hands of gods and powerful people, and why dreams would
even haunt her.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 12:37 AM)
You wouldn't be the only one remiss in telling our history,
dear," Loranna says as she returns. "I myself have mostly been
mentioning things when directly asked. Too much time worrying about
vengeful ghosts or assassin werewolves or the Drunken Guar tumbling down to the
ground.
"Shaka seems to be doing better now; hopefully he'll be back soon,"
she continues, looking around. "Where'd Anya go?"
"That way," Tris said, gesturing, "Saying something foul about
Barenziah. She made a good point, though. That fellow will do exactly what he's
told, I have no doubt. I would, if I were him."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:00 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 01:55 AM)
That way," Tris said, gesturing, "Saying
something foul about Barenziah. She made a good point, though. That fellow will
do exactly what he's told, I have no doubt. I would, if I were him.
"I see," Loranna says, looking toward the direction Tris indiciates.
She hesitates a moment.
" ... Before I go off playing healer again, what's the plan for the ghost
situation?" she asks. "Has anything changed since Allie sent me her
letters?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 01:00 AM)
"I see," Loranna says, looking toward the direction
Tris indiciates. She hesitates a moment.
" ... Before I go off playing healer again, what's the plan for the ghost
situation?" she asks. "Has anything changed since Allie sent me
her letters?"
"That's one of those long conversations to hold in your bedroom
later," Tris said, grinning. "Should we follow at a discreet
distance?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 02:04 AM)
That's one of those long conversations to hold in your
bedroom later," Tris said, grinning. "Should we follow at
a discreet distance?
"My bedroom has been rather active of late, despite Slyvos still being out
of it," Loranna says, returning Tris's grin.
" ... I couldn't stop you from following," she says. "It might
be a good idea; Anya lost family in the Dawn, and, well, I was the
Incarnate ..."
She frowns. "Or, it might be best not to ..." she muses, her feet
heading in the same direction as Anya's.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:49 AM
Casts-The-Stones, the Argonian parrapton stablemaster, entered
quietly.
'Pardon me for interrupting,' he said. 'But the Queen Mother and one of her
knights are looking at the parraptons, and asked me if they could go for a
ride. They seemed to think it was all right by you, and I didn't feel like it
was my place to reject the will of the Queen Mother ...'
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:54 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 02:49 AM)
Casts-The-Stones, the Argonian parrapton stablemaster, entered
quietly.
'Pardon me for interrupting,' he said. 'But the Queen Mother and one of her
knights are looking at the parraptons, and asked me if they could go for a
ride. They seemed to think it was all right by you, and I didn't feel
like it was my place to reject the will of the Queen Mother ...'
Loranna turns to Casts-The-Stones, and nods. "It is, dear; the Queen and I
were thinking of taking a ride today, for old times sake," she explains.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 3 2005, 11:54 PM)
Loranna turns to Casts-The-Stones, and nods. "It is,
dear; the Queen and I were thinking of taking a ride today, for old times
sake," she explains.
‘Should I saddle them up now, my lady, or should I tell them you’ll be joining
them shortly? The knight seems particularly keen.’
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:01 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 01:48 AM)
Staring out into the woods, Anya wondered how a simple little girl like herself
got mixed up with the hands of gods and powerful people, and why dreams would
even haunt her.
"Hi," said Shaka, stepping out onto the balcony. "I didn't even
know this was out here. Shows how much time I've been spending in the guest
wing."
Shaka looked at the feisty Bosmer gazing into what would have been her natural
home, if not for a lifetime as slave and citydweller. Her blond hair was tied
back, a few strands at the neck stirring in the breeze.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:05 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:00 AM)
‘Should I saddle them up now, my lady, or should I tell them
you’ll be joining them shortly? The knight seems particularly keen.’
Loranna looks to Tris and Arynel. " ... I did promise the Queen," she
says after a moment's hesitation. "I'll be down shortly, dear," she
tells Casts-The-Stones.
"This could be enlightening ..." she mutters, mostly to heself, as
she turns to go. "Tris, would you like to come along?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 02:05 AM)
Loranna looks to Tris and Arynel. " ... I did promise
the Queen," she says after a moment's hesitation. "I'll be down
shortly, dear," she tells Casts-The-Stones.
"This could be enlightening ..." she mutters, mostly to heself, as
she turns to go. "Tris, would you like to come along?"
"You'd have a hard time stopping me," Tris said. "I love
parraptons. I want to meet the new queen."
The thrill of the flight, the speed... it had saved his sanity, when he wasn't
able to run.
Ald Raathim's queen had died in the Blue Dawn. But it seemed she had left a
successor behind.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:12 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 01:01 AM)
Hi," said Shaka, stepping out onto the balcony.
"I didn't even know this was out here. Shows how much time I've been
spending in the guest wing.
Shaka looked at the feisty Bosmer gazing into what would have been her natural
home, if not for a lifetime as slave and citydweller. Her blond hair was
tied back, a few strands at the neck stirring in the breeze.
"Shaka..."
Anya followed the tree line, spotting a few animals near the edge of the
forest.
"It seems this 'humble traveler' has calmed my mind a bit. Sometimes I
wish I knew some magic. It made me wonder why Loranna didn't do it. Humble
traveler, heh, I wonder how many travelers humbly were given some mandate from
a god."
Shoving Lotus out, and telling him to get some exercise, she continued musing.
"I feel so childish again, now that I can think. I at best manage some
slight of hand. I don't feel equal to anyone around her, not even you,
battlemage. I mean what I say, and I do feel like a timid girl. And now that
these memories have come back, I've just become so terrified and alone. Reality
is blurred for me now, it's not even nightmares, more as if I'm actually there,
as real as me talking to you."
I'm more of a burden now, especially since I can't even seem to keep on my own
two feet. Sometimes I wonder how a little girl with a fancy spear and a pretty
cliff racer managed to meet the Queen Mother herself."
She looked down at the stone ground. "Ha, what am I doing? I'm sure you
don't want to listen to the self pity of a lamenting girl."
Anyway, I'm sorry about last night. Nothing is as it seems, or should be for me
now."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:14 AM
The parrapton silo was enormous, much taller than it was wide,
for they tended to prefer their nest at the top of the stables.
Goranthir had climbed up into the high rafters, and was surrounded by a dozen
flying parraptons.
Barenziah was on the ground, petting the head of the mount the new Queen
Parrapton had chosen for her. The new Queen was much smaller than the old one,
but growing steadily day by day.
"I haven’t flown one of these … " Barenziah began, and then shook her
head. "I don’t want to guess how long. Will you be joining us?"
"Come on!" cried Goranthir, scrambling down from the rafters. He
still had his red armor on, but he move with an awkward, teenage agility.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:17 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 03:12 AM)
She looked down at the stone ground. "Ha, what am I doing? I'm sure you
don't want to listen to the self pity of a lamenting girl."
Anyway, I'm sorry about last night. Nothing is as it seems, or should be for me
now."
"No, I'm the one who should apologize." He reached out and brushed
back the blond strands. "I don't think you're a lost girl; I think you're
a survivor. I haven't been tested as you have."
He studied her profile. "Anya, if your visions are more than
post-traumatic stress . . . Who could have returned from the dead? Do you think
your former master is capable of this? Even your 'uncle' -- but I get the
feeling he loved you in his own way . . . ."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:20 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:14 AM)
The parrapton silo was enormous, much taller than it was wide,
for they tended to prefer their nest at the top of the stables.
Goranthir had climbed up into the high rafters, and was surrounded by a dozen
flying parraptons.
Barenziah was on the ground, petting the head of the mount the new Queen
Parrapton had chosen for her. The new Queen was much smaller than the old
one, but growing steadily day by day.
"I haven’t flown one of these … " Barenziah began, and then shook her
head. "I don’t want to guess how long. Will you be joining us?"
"Come on!" cried Goranthir, scrambling down from the rafters.
He still had his red armor on, but he move with an awkward, teenage agility.
Loranna glances up at Goranthir with raised eyebrows, mildly impressed he could
climb about the rafters in all that armor.
"Yes Your Majesty; I love flying," she says, paying her respects to
the parrapton queen. The new queen knew her already, and chose a mount suited
for her.
"You've flown on a parrapton before Goranthir?" Loranna asks.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:21 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 02:14 AM)
The parrapton silo was enormous, much taller than it was wide,
for they tended to prefer their nest at the top of the stables.
Goranthir had climbed up into the high rafters, and was surrounded by a dozen
flying parraptons.
Barenziah was on the ground, petting the head of the mount the new Queen
Parrapton had chosen for her. The new Queen was much smaller than the old
one, but growing steadily day by day.
"I haven’t flown one of these … " Barenziah began, and then shook her
head. "I don’t want to guess how long. Will you be joining us?"
"Come on!" cried Goranthir, scrambling down from the rafters.
He still had his red armor on, but he move with an awkward, teenage agility.
"Your majesty, it would be an honor," Tris said. But, truth be told,
he wasn't looking at Barenziah, but at the other queen. He bowed low, let the
new queen examine him with her antennae, then mounted the parrapton she chose
for him.
He had been nervous; after all, his last mount had gotten killed while he was
riding it. But it seemed the queen understood. They had all made sacrifices in
the Dawn.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 12:20 AM)
"You've flown on a parrapton before Goranthir?"
Loranna asks.
"No, never," he smiled. "But I’m going to love it. I’ve always
wanted to."
Casts-the-Bones began saddling up the parraptons chosen by the Queen for each
rider.
"I’ve told him the basic hand-rubs, my Lady. He should be okay," said
Casts-the-Stones.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:28 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 01:17 AM)
No, I'm the one who should apologize." He
reached out and brushed back the blond strands. "I don't think
you're a lost girl; I think you're a survivor. I haven't been
tested as you have.
"I suppose so, but logic and rationalization rarely have bearing on
emotions and feelings, I've come to find. I'm still a little girl at heart. One
who grew up too fast, I sometimes think."
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 01:17 AM)
He studied her profile. "Anya, if your visions are
more than post-traumatic stress . . . Who could have returned from the
dead? Do you think your former master is capable of this? Even your
'uncle' -- but I get the feeling he loved you in his own way . . .
."
"Vondicus? No, it couldn't be him, he died like he always wanted, in
battle and protecting others. And my 'master', though that title is too nice
for him, was a weak fool who enjoyed tormenting others it seemed.' She spat out
that last remark.
Closing her eyes, she though of that inhuman voice that screamed at her. Only
once, and it hasn't returned. You left me. I'll never let you be
happy.
"All I hear is laughter, cold and menacing. And a voice screaming 'You
left me'... but it couldn't be." Worry crossed her mind, but she banished
that thought, it was even more unpleasant than her past.
Opening her eyes, she thought out loud. "But why now, at this time? Even
if someone is tormenting me for their own purposes, what shanged to let them do
it now and not all those years ago?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:30 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:23 AM)
No, never," he smiled. "But I’m going to love
it. I’ve always wanted to.
Casts-the-Bones began saddling up the parraptons chosen by the Queen for each
rider.
"I’ve told him the basic hand-rubs, my Lady. He should be
okay," said Casts-the-Stones.
"Thank you Casts-The-Stones," Loranna says, before smiling at
Goranthir. "Well then, let us be off sirs and Majesty; it's a beautiful
day for flying."
Riding on a parrapton was an exhilerating experience, even when you were
somewhat accustomed to it; the flight was smooth, and fast, the giant wasps
supremely adroit in the air. One could go from a hover to a sudden rise or
dive, then stop just as suddenly, or swoop through the air ...
Loranna's hair streams behind her as she takes flight, her laugh ringing in the
air.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:30 AM
They glided up from the ground with a sonorous hum, dancing up
into the trees, their carapaces catching the sun like jewels.
Barenziah’s formal hairstyle fell apart, becoming a long swirl of silver
flowing behind her. Her face was that of a girl, thrilled and laughing from fear.
Goranthir’s face could not be seen. He was leaning forward on his parrapton’s
back, much as one would ride a horse at full gallop.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:32 AM
Goranthir’s parrapton kept pace with the group, and then
suddenly shot straight up vertically disappearing into the sunlight. For a few
seconds it was gone, and then suddenly it was coming up from the trees below,
flying backwards. Goranthir was laughing hysterically and holding on for dear
life.
"By the Nine," Barenziah yelled, laughing herself. "Quit showing
off!"
"It’s not my fault!" Goranthir yelled back. "It’s what Yori
wants to do!"
On the ground, Casts-The-Bones scratched his scaly head. "How did he know
his name is Yori? I’m sure I didn’t mention it. And I’ve never seen Yori fly
backwards before … Didn’t know he could."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:36 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 02:30 AM)
They glided up from the ground with a sonorous hum, dancing up
into the trees, their carapaces catching the sun like jewels.
Barenziah’s formal hairstyle fell apart, becoming a long swirl of silver
flowing behind her. Her face was that of a girl, thrilled and laughing
from fear. Goranthir’s face could not be seen. He was leaning
forward on his parrapton’s back, much as one would ride a horse at full gallop.
Tris knew the new riders would be all right; hadn't he and Ciel managed mid-air
combat, after only a few moments of training?
His palms would never be rough enough for him to communicate easily, so he had
bought, in those days, a pair of rings for his first and middle finger. Moving
his fingers rapidly back and forth, he sent his parrapton into a dive to pick
up speed, then flattened out, laughing at the terrifying sensation of the
ground whipping past, before rejoining the others.
There had been some confusion behind him. He tried to catch Loranna's eye with
a question, but such subtleties weren't possible at speed.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:38 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 03:28 AM)
Opening her eyes, she thought out loud. "But why now, at this time? Even
if someone is tormenting me for their own purposes, what changed to let them do
it now and not all those years ago?"
"I don't know, Anya. Loranna was saying something about the veil between
the living and the dead was weakened in recent years. We're going to have to
talk to her or the mages to find out more . . . ."
Shaka was resisting the impulse to put his arms around her. He could smell the
fresh scent from her hair from here. Good vintage, he thought wryly. Essence of
woodelf.
The royal visitors could be seen in the distance with Loranna. Shaka had only
flown once -- had it only been two months ago that he had come to Ald Raathim
during the Early Harvest Festival? But he remembered the crazy day when he and
Slyvos had careened around the woods near the Drunken Guar searching for the
assassin Kethiah's victim. Amazing how maneuverable the parraptons had been . .
. .
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:41 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:32 AM)
Goranthir’s parrapton kept pace with the group, and then
suddenly shot straight up vertically disappearing into the sunlight. For
a few seconds it was gone, and then suddenly it was coming up from the trees
below, flying backwards. Goranthir was laughing hysterically and holding
on for dear life.
"By the Nine," Barenziah yelled, laughing herself. "Quit showing
off!"
"It’s not my fault!" Goranthir yelled back. "It’s what Yori
wants to do!"
On the ground, Casts-The-Bones scratched his scaly head. "How did he know
his name is Yori? I’m sure I didn’t mention it. And I’ve never seen
Yori fly backwards before … Didn’t know he could."
"The queen has a sense of humor I see," Loranna laughs, looking back
at Barenziah and Yori when she hears the commotion.
She goes for some lazy swoops, which suddenly turn into a mad dash downward,
then back upward, Loranna rubbing glove-covered fingers together and whooping
with delight.
"You seem to be taking to your mount readily, Goranthir!" Loranna
calls out, having missed Tris's look.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 12:36 AM)
There had been some confusion behind him. He tried to
catch Loranna's eye with a question, but such subtleties weren't possible at
speed.
Goranthir’s parrapton, traveling backwards, caught up with Tris’s, almost
parallel.
"Is that as fast as you can go?" the knight yelled out, laughing.
"Gor," Barenziah called, her voice stern. "Stop that at
once."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 12:41 AM)
"You seem to be taking to your mount readily,
Goranthir!" Loranna calls out, having missed Tris's look.
"He's the runt," Goranthir yelled. "He's dying to show off for
you."
With that, Goranthir's parrapton pivoted in the air, righted itself, and flew
fast forward, outdistancing the group.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:44 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 02:42 AM)
Goranthir’s parrapton, traveling backwards, caught up with
Tris’s, almost parallel.
"Is that as fast as you can go?" the knight yelled out, laughing.
"Gor," Barenziah called, her voice stern. "Stop that at
once."
"Your majesty, I'm up for a challenge if he is! The bugs have too much
sense to let us get hurt," Tris called out to Barenziah.
Tris leaned forward, flattening himself to make less of a disturbance to the air,
and made a clicking, whistling noise with his rings.
"Don't let me lose, buddy," he whispered. "Never lost a race
yet."
His parrapton obligingly shot off after Goranthir's.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:46 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 01:38 AM)
"I don't know, Anya. Loranna was saying something
about the veil between the living and the dead was weakened in recent
years. We're going to have to talk to her or the mages to find out more
. . . ."
Shaka was resisting the impulse to put his arms around her. He could
smell the fresh scent from her hair from here. Good vintage, he thought
wryly. Essence of woodelf.
The royal visitors could be seen in the distance with Loranna. Shaka had
only flown once -- had it only been two months ago that he had come to Ald
Raathim during the Early Harvest Festival? But he remembered the crazy
day when he and Slyvos had careened around the woods near the Drunken Guar
searching for the assassin Kethiah's victim. Amazing how maneuverable the
parraptons had been . . . .
"Lovely. Seems like half my problems stem from her, even when she tries to
do some good."
Anya's ears pricked up when she heard Shaka take a quiet sniff. It was easy
since they were close, but this wasn't the first time she'd noticed, though she
knew that argonians relied on scent a lot more than mer and men. Funny, she
though, most men notice my face when they see me, and that's what excites
them. Not for him, it's my scent." She tilted the corner of her lips
in a tight smile.
"I've never seen one of those, parraptons I think. Only word of mouth.
Agile creatures, for being so large. I wonder what they're like."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:47 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:42 AM)
Goranthir’s parrapton, traveling backwards, caught up with
Tris’s, almost parallel.
"Is that as fast as you can go?" the knight yelled out, laughing.
"Gor," Barenziah called, her voice stern. "Stop that at
once."
"He's the runt," Goranthir yelled. "He's dying to show off for
you."
With that, Goranthir's parrapton pivoted in the air, righted itself, and flew
fast forward, outdistancing the group.
Loranna flies over parralel to Barenziah, saying " ... For soemone who's
never flown before in his life he really seems to understand parraptons, Your
Majesty," with a 'boys will be boys' sheepish shrug.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:48 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 12:42 AM)
He's the runt," Goranthir yelled. "He's dying to
show off for you.
With that, Goranthir's parrapton pivoted in the air, righted itself, and flew
fast forward, outdistancing the group.
"He’s not the only one!" the Queen Mother called. "What’s your
excuse?!"
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 12:44 AM)
"Your majesty, I'm up for a challenge if he is! The
bugs have too much sense to let us get hurt," Tris called out to
Barenziah.
"You’re a bad influence!" Barenziah added, but she was still
laughing.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 12:47 AM)
Loranna flies over parralel to Barenziah, saying " ... For soemone
who's never flown before in his life he really seems to understand parraptons,
Your Majesty," with a 'boys will be boys' sheepish shrug.
"He’s a natural born ranger; he speaks with all kinds of animals,"
Barenziah replied, keeping her eyes half on the race and half on the trees
below. "He knew he’d do well."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:51 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 03:46 AM)
I've never seen one of those, parraptons I think. Only
word of mouth. Agile creatures, for being so large. I wonder what they're
like.
"Maybe we can take a couple out one day. I've only flown once, but it was
amazing to see the trees and ground blur past."
Shaka watched the group, a little uneasy. Maybe he was getting middle-aged, but
the showboating he saw could lead to some serious consequences. Collisions at
that speed . . . .
What do the pretty boys have to prove, anyway, he thought. Shaka knew the
age-old answer: mating rituals, preening for the women.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:56 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:51 AM)
He’s a natural born ranger; he speaks with all kinds of
animals," Barenziah replied, keeping her eyes half on the race and half on
the trees below. "He knew he’d do well.
"I see," Loranna says, watching the race herself.
" ... He's an exceptional mer, Your Majesty," she says.
"Especially considering his age."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:58 AM
Barenziah smiled at Loranna. "I know. Thank you."
Goranthir's parrapton dove into the trees, disappearing from sight as below, it
darted between tree branches.
"Yes, I know," Goranthir whispered. "This armor is heavy. I
should have thought of that. Sorry."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:00 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 02:58 AM)
Goranthir's parrapton dove into the trees, disappearing from
sight as below, it darted between tree branches.
"Yes, I know," Goranthir whispered. "This armor is heavy.
I should have thought of that. Sorry."
Tris knew what Shaka didn't, that he had no intentions of colliding with
anyone. He knew all the tricks; a simple spell would make his parrapton faster
than anyone's. But the best races were clean, muscle and will versus muscle and
will.
Did parraptons even have muscles?
The only danger Goranthir would be in was if he managed to get so carried away
by the joy of flight that he actually let go. It had happened to inexperienced
riders before. But somehow, Tris didn't think it would this time.
His parrapton was gaining; it looked as if the other might be tiring. Then
Goranthir's parrapton slipped out of sight.
Damn, that's a dangerous stunt, Tris thought, half in annoyance and half in
alarm. Where are we going?
After a moment, he dropped below the tree level too. Now he was in front.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:04 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:58 AM)
Barenziah smiled at Loranna. "I know. Thank
you."
Goranthir's parrapton dove into the trees, disappearing from sight as below, it
darted between tree branches.
"Yes, I know," Goranthir whispered. "This armor is heavy.
I should have thought of that. Sorry."
Loranna smiles back, her eyes on the race.
"That's odd ... what's he doing?" she mutters, watching Goranthir's
descent with a worried expression. She instinctively fleses her fingers,
despite being nowhere near effective spell range.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:04 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 01:00 AM)
After a moment, he dropped below the tree level too. Now
he was in front.
Yori’s wings tightened against its body to dart through the V of a large tree,
and then with two bursts, it was parallel with Tris’s parrapton.
"Where are we racing to?!" Goranthir called out.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:06 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 01:51 AM)
"Maybe we can take a couple out one day. I've only
flown once, but it was amazing to see the trees and ground blur
past."
"That sounds nice, I'll keep that in mind."
Turning around, she faced down the hallway, "You know, all I was supposed
to do was take them to some Daedric ruins, I was only a pathfinder. Does
Loranna have this effect on everyone? Initially using them for one thing, and
ending up with them living in her castle."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 01:04 AM)
"That's odd ... what's he doing?" she mutters,
watching Goranthir's descent with a worried expression. She instinctively
fleses her fingers, despite being nowhere near effective spell range.
"Being a fool. Trying to impress you and Tris," Barenziah replied,
shaking her head.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:08 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:04 AM)
Yori’s wings tightened against its body to dart through the V of
a large tree, and then with two bursts, it was parallel with Tris’s parrapton.
"Where are we racing to?!" Goranthir called out.
"You started it, you call it!" Tris said. Then realized that
Goranthir didn't know the territory; he wasn't from here.
"There's a burned-out cabin north of here!" he shouted. Hopefully it
wouldn't have been cleared since the time of the fighting.
His parrapton trembled beneath him. It was starting to tire. But Tris could
feel that it wanted to win as badly as he did. The queen wouldn't have picked a
parrapton for him that didn't love speed.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:11 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 04:06 AM)
That sounds nice, I'll keep that in mind.
Turning around, she faced down the hallway, "You know, all I was supposed
to do was take them to some Daedric ruins, I was only a pathfinder. Does
Loranna have this effect on everyone? Initially using them for one thing, and
ending up with them living in her castle."
He smiled at her despite the basic truth of the question. "Loranna seems
to attract strays. You, me, all the other non-demigods of the past few months.
Hell, Ald Raathim itself attracts strays and refugees . . . . And maybe she
doesn't have the same effect on you that she does on males, or maybe she does,
a little, but -- Well, all I know is that she was possessed by Dibella for a
while or something, and some of it must have rubbed off permanently."
"Not that I'd trade present company," he said, and not in jest.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:11 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 04:07 AM)
"Being a fool. Trying to impress you and Tris,"
Barenziah replied, shaking her head.
" ... I wonder sometimes if I'm not too pretty for my own good,"
Loranna says, frowning a bit. "It's nice to be admired yes but well
..."
She glances over at Barenziah, saying " ... Tris knows what he's doing;
Goranthir's in good hands."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:12 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 01:08 AM)
His parrapton trembled beneath him. It was starting to
tire. But Tris could feel that it wanted to win as badly as he did. The queen
wouldn't have picked a parrapton for him that didn't love speed.
"Okay," Goranthir called out, darting off to the left and
disappearing into the trees, decidedly not in a northward direction. "See
you there!"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 01:11 AM)
... I wonder sometimes if I'm not too pretty for my own
good," Loranna says, frowning a bit. "It's nice to be admired
yes but well ...
She glances over at Barenziah, saying " ... Tris knows what he's doing;
Goranthir's in good hands."
"I’m not worried, my lady, just mildly exasperated," Barenziah
smiled. "But he’s sixteen, and I know I was a fool at that age, and for
many years thereafter."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:18 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:12 AM)
Okay," Goranthir called out, darting off to the left
and disappearing into the trees, decidedly not in a northward direction.
"See you there!
"What the hell are you DOING?" Tris shouted after him.
He didn't like not knowing what game he was playing. He could have tinkered
with the rules in a dozen little ways. But he didn't. Let Goranthir do
whatever, go off to investigate mudcrabs, he was flying a straight race.
He squeaked with his finger rings to inform his parrapton of their new goal.
The parrapton wasn't happy about letting Goranthir out of sight; its speed
dropped. But it obeyed him.
He bent low, wondering if a feather potion would help or harm, and if the
parrapton really was as tired as it seemed.
Parraptons were fast. Soon the cabin was sweeping up in front of him. It hadn't
been cleared; the ground around it was filling up with water, and what remained
of it was sinking into the muck.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:21 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 01:18 AM)
Parraptons were fast. Soon the cabin was sweeping up in front of
him. It hadn't been cleared; the ground around it was filling up with
water, and what remained of it was sinking into the muck.
"You call that a shortcut!" Goranthir was yelling as he and Yori
burst out of a patch of brush to the west. It was hard to tell which racer was
closer, but the distance was practically nil.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:21 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 04:15 AM)
I’m not worried, my lady, just mildly exasperated,"
Barenziah smiled. "But he’s sixteen, and I know I was a fool at that age,
and for many years thereafter.
"I still feel like a fool half the time myself," Loranna says.
"And that's not even counting what I did prior to the Dawn."
She smiles, slightly ruefully.
" ... If I may ask, Your Majesty, how did you come to meet
Goranthir?" Loranna asks, curiosity creeping back into her voice.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:24 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:21 AM)
"You call that a shortcut!" Goranthir was yelling as
he and Yori burst out of a patch of brush to the west. It was hard to
tell which racer was closer, but the distance was practically nil.
Tris wasn't sure either. And there was no one by to call the race.
As soon as he reached the cabin, he vaulted to the ground.
"YOU!" he yelled. "What the hell are you? You're no royal
guard."
He was trembling. He wasn't sure why he was so angry.
His parrapton buzzed feebly, worried by his outburst of temper, and he stroked
its head.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 01:21 AM)
" ... If I may ask, Your Majesty, how did you come to meet
Goranthir?" Loranna asks, curiosity creeping back into her voice.
Barenziah’s eyes were twinkling. "I first saw him when he was six months
old, and then on and off for some years. He only came to Mournhold a year ago,
after running away from home. I told his mother I would look out for him, and
look at what a fine job I’m doing."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 01:24 AM)
YOU!" he yelled. "What the hell are
you? You're no royal guard.
"Of course I’m not," Goranthir smiled, and then when he saw Tris’s
angry expression, his face dropped. "I’m Barenziah’s grandson."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:28 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 02:11 AM)
He smiled at her despite the basic truth of the question.
"Loranna seems to attract strays. You, me, all the other
non-demigods of the past few months. Hell, Ald Raathim itself attracts
strays and refugees . . . . And maybe she doesn't have
the same effect on you that she does on males, or maybe she does, a little,
but -- Well, all I know is that she was possessed by Dibella for a
while or something, and some of it must have rubbed off permanently."
"Not that I'd trade present company," he said, and not in jest.
"Dibella, just how many gods has she been possesd by?" Worry crossed
her face. She had made a living avoiding attention for many years, and now her
she was, associating herself with such powerful and historic figures. Don't
laugh Uncle. I know exactly what I did here.
Some of his words crossed her mind. Never let people onto all you can
do. Don't gloat, don't boast, and most certianly don't show off. Don't keep
them guessing either, let them think less of you, and let them only wonder when
you kill them.
He wouldn't be to happy with me know, I would think. I haven't exacly kept a
closed book on myself. She remembered a time when two well trained
assassins came after him, during the dead of night. Both of them taken hostage.
Anya wasn't too sure what to do, but Vondicus did, but not even a smirk corssed
his face. The assassins could be heard mocking him too, "You are the
defector? You couldn't even prevent your capture last night."
They didn't say much as their gear was pawned off for some coins the next day.
Though this was but an example of what he could do.
She brought herself back to present day. I wonder who many people see me as
anything more than a simple wood elf companion to Loranna though? Of
course, her uncle's lessons tended to apply to people that normal men should
come in contact with, she doubted that it extended to current companions.
Though that was how she had lived most her life, and habits were hard to break.
Truly opening up, and showing her limits to others, weren't exactly her strong
suits.
"A stray, huh. Shaka, you sure do know the way to a girl's heart."
She teased.
"Yes, present company is probably the best to be had." Glancing at
him, her lips curled up in a tight smile, "Your jealousy isn't exactly
hidden, even for an argonian. I doubt you'd have to worry about that knight, or
Tris, or any of the other pretty faces though."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:32 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 04:25 AM)
Barenziah’s eyes were twinkling. "I first saw him when he
was six months old, and then on and off for some years. He only came to
Mournhold a year ago, after running away from home. I told his mother I
would look out for him, and look at what a fine job I’m doing."
"That's what I was beginning to think," Loranna says, "though I
hadn't guessed the running away part."
She sighs, grinning a little. "I wonder if I'm hoping Sen-Yedda will be
like him or the opposite when she's that age; I'm not sure which would give me
fewer heart attacks," she says, chuckling. "You are blessed Your
Majesty to have such a vibrant grandson, exasperations aside."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:32 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:27 AM)
Of course I’m not," Goranthir smiled, and then when
he saw Tris’s angry expression, his face dropped. "I’m Barenziah’s
grandson.
"I thought you were..." Tris bit off the words... her lover.
"Never mind. You're good, I think you won. No one's ever beaten me in a
race before. It doesn't happen."
He was breathing fast, almost panting, from the adrenaline of the race.
Beautiful boy. He should have thought of it. Beautiful Morgiah and the
beautiful king of Firsthold.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:34 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 04:28 AM)
"A stray, huh. Shaka, you sure do know the way to a girl's
heart." She teased.
"Yes, present company is probably the best to be had." Glancing at
him, her lips curled up in a tight smile, "Your jealousy isn't exactly
hidden, even for an argonian. I doubt you'd have to worry about that knight, or
Tris, or any of the other pretty faces though."
"I hope you're right, kiddo," he said, unsmiling. "The Lords of
Creation ... and we peons get to stand on the balcony and watch. Generous of
them, isn't it."
Anya was having the same effect on him that Loranna had sometimes evoked; you
didn't know whether to kneel before the woman or tuck them into bed with a
stuffed guar.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 01:32 AM)
That's what I was beginning to think," Loranna says,
"though I hadn't guessed the running away part.
She sighs, grinning a little. "I wonder if I'm hoping Sen-Yedda will
be like him or the opposite when she's that age; I'm not sure which would give
me fewer heart attacks," she says, chuckling. "You are blessed
Your Majesty to have such a vibrant grandson, exasperations aside."
"Thank you," Barenziah smiled. "He’s more sweet-natured than
anyone else in my family. He gets that from his father Reman, who is a bit of
fool, but he also has my daughter’s intelligence. Hopefully, that will sustain
him in life."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 01:32 AM)
"I thought you were..." Tris bit off the words... her
lover. "Never mind. You're good, I think you won. No one's ever beaten
me in a race before. It doesn't happen."
He was breathing fast, almost panting, from the adrenaline of the race.
Beautiful boy. He should have thought of it. Beautiful Morgiah and the
beautiful king of Firsthold.
"I think it’d be charitable to me to call it a tie," Goranthir said,
smiling again and holding out his hand. "But I’ll tell Yori we won."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:40 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:38 AM)
I think it’d be charitable to me to call it a tie,"
Goranthir said, smiling again and holding out his hand. "But I’ll tell
Yori we won.
Tris took his hand. He felt as if he should apologize for his uncharitable
thoughts, but there was no way to do that without admitting to them.
"We should walk the parraptons back. It's a long way. But we really pushed
them too far, too fast. I don't want to be banned from the stables."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:42 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 04:35 AM)
Thank you," Barenziah smiled. "He’s more
sweet-natured than anyone else in my family. He gets that from his father
Reman, who is a bit of fool, but he also has my daughter’s intelligence.
Hopefully, that will sustain him in life.
"Sometimes foolishness is an admirable thing, for all the lamenting I
offer about being one myself," Loranna says, smiling back. "The
menfolk seem to be done; shall we go to them or make them come to us, Your
Majesty?"
She grins, then says in a slightly more serious tone " ... And thank you
for this visit; it's truly been an honor and a pleasure."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:43 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 02:34 AM)
I hope you're right, kiddo," he said,
unsmiling. "The Lords of Creation ... and we peons get to stand on
the balcony and watch. Generous of them, isn't it.
Anya was having the same effect on him that Loranna had sometimes evoked; you
didn't know whether to kneel before the woman or tuck them into bed with a
stuffed guar.
"Me too. That Tris... scares me more than Goranthir. I was half tempted to
say 'Watch that smile, it will get you in trouble some day.' but something
tells me I would have been way off the mark if I said that."
Turning around, she watched two of the bugs zip off. "Ah well, good thing
I'm just a peon, eh Shaka? I don't see myself ever actually coming across him
where I'd have to worry about his intentions."
"What is that infernale Racer doing, is he trying to follow those two?
I'll just let him be, at no slight to my faithful Lotus, he is too slow for
them."
"Lords of Creation eh? Seems appropriate. They do seem to mess with
people's lives, almost as if they were simply peices in a game. I guess that's
what will seperate us peons from them, not matter how much good either side
tries to do."
I just hope that I don't become the one toyed with. Sometimes allyig
yourself with such powerful forces ins't as good as it seems.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:48 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 04:43 AM)
"Lords of Creation eh? Seems appropriate. They do seem to mess with
people's lives, almost as if they were simply peices in a game. I guess that's
what will seperate us peons from them, not matter how much good either side
tries to do."
Shaka took her hand. "Maybe I sound bitter. I'm not. It's just that all my
life, I'd join something -- the Imperial Cult, the Temple, the Mage and
Fighters Guilds -- and get too comfortable. That's when you get kicked in the
balls and informed you're a lizard after all."
He looked at her wryly. "Guess the metaphor doesn't apply too well to
either of us, huh, technically."
"A game . . . Well, all creation is the Arena, or so they tell me."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 01:40 AM)
Tris took his hand. He felt as if he should apologize for his
uncharitable thoughts, but there was no way to do that without admitting to
them.
"We should walk the parraptons back. It's a long way. But we really pushed
them too far, too fast. I don't want to be banned from the stables."
"I should tell you in all honesty, that I sort of cheated," Goranthir
admitted, as they began the walk back. "I can speak with some animals,
including apparently Parraptons. It gave me a bit of an edge, which I
exploited. Purely for fun, but it really wasn’t fair."
Goranthir touched Tris’s parrapton. "Her name is Tirra, and it’s
unanimous. All three of us had fun. I hope you did too."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 01:42 AM)
Sometimes foolishness is an admirable thing, for all the
lamenting I offer about being one myself," Loranna says, smiling
back. "The menfolk seem to be done; shall we go to them or make them
come to us, Your Majesty?
She grins, then says in a slightly more serious tone " ... And thank you
for this visit; it's truly been an honor and a pleasure."
"For me as well, truly. Did you give any thought to my proposal, or is it
too soon to ask?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:54 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:49 AM)
I should tell you in all honesty, that I sort of
cheated," Goranthir admitted, as they began the walk back. "I can
speak with some animals, including apparently Parraptons. It gave me a
bit of an edge, which I exploited. Purely for fun, but it really wasn’t
fair.
Goranthir touched Tris’s parrapton. "Her name is Tirra, and it’s
unanimous. All three of us had fun. I hope you did too."
"Almost too much fun," Tris admitted. He smiled, more to himself than
to Goranthir. "Some time you should race me on foot. And not wearing
armor, either. How did you learn to speak to animals? That's usually a Bosmer
trick."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:57 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 02:48 AM)
Shaka took her hand. "Maybe I sound bitter. I'm
not. It's just that all my life, I'd join something -- the Imperial Cult,
the Temple, the Mage and Fighters Guilds -- and get too comfortable.
That's when you get kicked in the balls and informed you're a lizard after
all."
He looked at her wryly. "Guess the metaphor doesn't apply too well
to either of us, huh, technically."
"A game . . . Well, all creation is the Arena, or so they tell
me."
"Lucky you, my uncle never let me get comfortable, even when I took a few
years stint to wander on my own, his words have a tendency to echo in my
head."
"Maybe calling it a game is too harsh, too inhuman. But it certianly seems
that way. As if they see the whole board, while we only see where we're moved.
Not necessarily bad, mind you, but it can be disconcerting to those that don't
understand the whole ordeal."
As near as I can tell, they do the best they can with the information they
have, While you and I may only see where we go, though it may not always look
good from our perspectives. Ha! Just look at me, a family slaughtered, and
according to you, able to be haunted because of what these powers that be have
done. I may come off bitter myself."
I wonder if knowing more is all it's cracked up to be, eh? I guess both sides
have something to envy from the other."
"Alright my 'just a lizard' friend, do you forsee what you're moves will
be on this grand Arena board?" She smiled coyly.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:59 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 01:54 AM)
Almost too much fun," Tris admitted. He
smiled, more to himself than to Goranthir. "Some time you should race me
on foot. And not wearing armor, either. How did you learn to speak to
animals? That's usually a Bosmer trick.
"Anytime," Goranthir replied with a smile. "Though I’m not
particularly fast. My nurse in Firsthold was Bosmer, and she practically raised
me. I don’t know how I learned the trick, but she definitely encouraged it in
me. I don’t think my parents liked it much when I was more interested in
talking with my pets than other children."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:01 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 04:51 AM)
For me as well, truly. Did you give any thought to
my proposal, or is it too soon to ask?
"I wish to seek the consuel of a few more people," Loranna tells
Barenziah. "I do think though that I can give you an answer before you
leave."
" ... If I may ask a couple questions of you now though, Your
Majesty," Loranna continues. "You spoke earlier of my asking what I
would ask in return. My concerns are for my domain's prosperity and growth;
could you tell me how you would see an alliance between us working towards
that?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:02 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 03:59 AM)
Anytime," Goranthir replied with a smile.
"Though I’m not particularly fast. My nurse in Firsthold was Bosmer,
and she practically raised me. I don’t know how I learned the trick, but
she definitely encouraged it in me. I don’t think my parents liked it
much when I was more interested in talking with my pets than other
children.
"That seems hard to believe," Tris said, laughing. "You've been
outgoing enough around us two-legged types this morning. How old are you?"
He said this casually, although the answer was very important to him.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:03 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 04:57 AM)
I wonder if knowing more is all it's cracked up to be, eh? I
guess both sides have something to envy from the other."
"Alright my 'just a lizard' friend, do you forsee what you're moves will
be on this grand Arena board?" She smiled coyly.
"Well, let's see . . . " Her green eyes had a tendency to hold your
attention. "Did you know there's a sauna in the lower levels too? Must be
Loranna's Nord roots showing."
"If we can get your ghosts into the light of day soon, maybe we can have a
rematch. There we go with the game metaphors again."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 02:01 AM)
I wish to seek the consuel of a few more people,"
Loranna tells Barenziah. "I do think though that I can give you an
answer before you leave.
" ... If I may ask a couple questions of you now though, Your
Majesty," Loranna continues. "You spoke earlier of my asking
what I would ask in return. My concerns are for my domain's prosperity
and growth; could you tell me how you would see an alliance between us working
towards that?"
"Of course you know better than I what Ald Raathim needs," Barenziah
replied. "It would be presumptuous of me to offer you what you do not
need. From my perspective, though, it would seem that you are ideally located
to be a centerpoint of trade, being at a sea crossroads between mainland
Morrowind, Skyrim, and Vvardenfell, and not far from Cyrodiil. Setting the
mercantile routes so they pass your door is certainly something I could do.
Your farms and tradesmen will be able to benefit and profit, and, of course,
you through them. I can offer you the Morrowind army to defend your borders.
Probably most importantly, I can guarantee you Ald Raathim’s continued
existence, which is something that even Dres Minsero cannot do, for he is
answerable to the Dres Council."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:12 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 02:02 AM)
That seems hard to believe," Tris said,
laughing. "You've been outgoing enough around us two-legged types this
morning. How old are you?
He said this casually, although the answer was very important to him.
"I’m sixteen," Goranthir said, looking at Tris, a little embarrassed,
knowing how young that must sound. "And I do like people, particularly
adventurers. Particularly non-Altmer adventurers."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:12 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 03:03 AM)
Well, let's see . . . " Her green eyes had a
tendency to hold your attention. "Did you know there's a sauna in
the lower levels too? Must be Loranna's Nord roots showing.
"If we can get your ghosts into the light of day soon, maybe we can have a
rematch. There we go with the game metaphors again."
"You don't dance around the issue, do you?" She giggle.
"Maybe sometime... I'm enjoying this clarity I have right now far too much
to risk a nightmare quite yet."
Lotus had returned and perched on the rail again. He titled his head towards
her, clacking a few times.
"Well, little one, you should know how fast you are by now."
Ghosts... I really shouldn't try to run from this should I? I don't know
anything about that, except from those blasted Ancestor ghosts in tombs. I'll
ask someone, maybe."
But right now, I think some relaxation is in order. I feel like heading to the
target range, the permant system for moving those targets should have been put
in place now. But first, I need to visit a smith, to see about darkening these
bright crystals on my Glass Curaiss. They're entirely to bright for someone in
my line of work." She winked at him with that last remark.
Letting Lotus go, Anya took a brisk walk down the hallway.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:17 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 04:12 AM)
I’m sixteen," Goranthir said, looking at Tris, a
little embarrassed, knowing how young that must sound. "And I do like
people, particularly adventurers. Particularly non-Altmer
adventurers.
"I'd say I like sons of kings, but you're the first one I've ever spoken
to," Tris said. Sixteen. When Tris was sixteen, he had run away from home,
to take refuge with Bryn, and learn all the alchemy of racing. "I'm only
an adventurer by accident. What I really am is a runner; I like to go fast. I'm
talking too much, I do that when I'm nervous. I wonder if restore fatigue
potions would work on parraptons."
He smiled.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:19 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 05:09 AM)
Of course you know better than I what Ald Raathim
needs," Barenziah replied. "It would be presumptuous of me to offer
you what you do not need. From my perspective, though, it would seem that
you are ideally located to be a centerpoint of trade, being at a sea crossroads
between mainland Morrowind, Skyrim, and Vvardenfell, and not far from Cyrodiil.
Setting the mercantile routes so they pass your door is certainly something I
could do. Your farms and tradesmen will be able to benefit and profit,
and, of course, you through them. I can offer you the Morrowind army to
defend your borders. Probably most importantly, I can guarantee you Ald
Raathim’s continued existence, which is something that even Dres Minsero cannot
do, for he is answerable to the Dres Council.
Barenziah mentioned good points; Loranna had thought about her domain's
potential as a trade city but hadn't given the matter as much thought as she
could have. Barenziah's offers were very tempting ...
"I see; thank you Your Majesty for clarifying that," Loranna says,
looking back to Tris and Goranthir.
Barenziah's words from the previous night still give Loranna a little worry;
she tells herself that Barenziah was asking for the moons in order to gain a
pound, but still ...
"I will think on this most seriously," she promises Barenziah. "
... What are they talking about over there, anyway ..." she says, watching
the men.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:23 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 02:17 AM)
I'd say I like sons of kings, but you're the first one
I've ever spoken to," Tris said. Sixteen. When Tris was sixteen, he
had run away from home, to take refuge with Bryn, and learn all the alchemy of
racing. "I'm only an adventurer by accident. What I really am is a runner;
I like to go fast. I'm talking too much, I do that when I'm nervous. I wonder
if restore fatigue potions would work on parraptons.
He smiled.
"I’m twice as nervous as you are, I bet," Goranthir laughed.
"I’m going to ask if I can join your group when I’m able to stand the idea
of rejection."
He looked at Tris, and then quickly looked to the parraptons. "They
actually want to fly back, if we take it slow."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 02:19 AM)
"I will think on this most seriously," she promises
Barenziah. " ... What are they talking about over there, anyway
..." she says, watching the men.
"Do, and let me know if there’s something I missed, since, like I said,
you know the needs of your land better than I do," Barenziah replied, and
then following Loranna’s finger, and seeing Tris and Goranthil. "Oh,
they’re probably arguing about who won. The vanity of men and mer is very
fragile."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:27 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 04:23 AM)
I’m twice as nervous as you are, I bet," Goranthir
laughed. "I’m going to ask if I can join your group when I’m able to stand
the idea of rejection.
He looked at Tris, and then quickly looked to the parraptons. "They
actually want to fly back, if we take it slow."
"Then who am I to argue?" Tris said, smiling. He swung into the
saddle.
"I wouldn't work too hard at standing the idea of rejection," he
said. "That's not a skill you're going to need, very often."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:29 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 05:26 AM)
Do, and let me know if there’s something I missed, since,
like I said, you know the needs of your land better than I do," Barenziah
replied, and then following Loranna’s finger, and seeing Tris and Goranthil.
"Oh, they’re probably arguing about who won. The vanity of men and
mer is very fragile.
Loranna chuckles, making plans to discuss matters with Kallen and Nalion,
especially given the Queen's offers.
" ... They're going to fly back after putting their mounts through all
that?" Loranna says, eyes widening slightly. "Tell me they're not
going to race back ..."
She shakes her head, grinning.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 02:27 AM)
"Then who am I to argue?" Tris said, smiling. He
swung into the saddle.
"I wouldn't work too hard at standing the idea of rejection,"
he said. "That's not a skill you're going to need, very often."
Goranthil laughed, "By the Nine, what a blessing."
The parraptons flitted into the air, joining Barenziah and Loranna.
"Loranna wants to make sure you’re not abusing her parraptons,"
Barenziah shouted at them.
"Don’t worry, they loved it," Goranthil called back.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 11:35 AM
Dastril opened his eyes with a smile in his room. He took a
piece of paper from his pocket, read it, putted it back, and opened the window.
The raven flew straight in. Dastril took the amulet from his neck, and tied it
up carefully around it's leg. He smiled and waved after it, as it flew up to
the sky. Then Dastril opened the door, walked downstairs and scared the hell
out of the innkeep who was drinking his own boozes. He checked the piece of
paper again.
"I think I'm supposed to 'give him gold as a payment for his
services.'" he read carefully from the paper. "Do you know what that
means?" The innkeep nodded shakily.
"I-it m-makes 210 d-drakes, please." Dastril took his purse, and
carefully counted the mentioned sum to the table. The innkeep seemed to gather
back some of his stability, as he saw the cash. Dastril seemed to consider
something. He checked his paper twice, before saying anything.
"'Could I have some food, please?'" The innkeep nodded, and gave him
some fish stew with bread and water. Dastril smiled happily, inspected the
spoon carefully, and tasted the stew. He looked like he had gone straight to
heaven. Then he started to spoon carefully the stew with apparent joy in his
eyes. After the stew was finished, he attacked the bread.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:47 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 05:30 AM)
Goranthil laughed, "By the Nine, what a blessing."
The parraptons flitted into the air, joining Barenziah and Loranna.
"Loranna wants to make sure you’re not abusing her parraptons,"
Barenziah shouted at them.
"Don’t worry, they loved it," Goranthil called back.
"I'm sure they did," Loranna calls out. "I just hope the queen
doesn't get mad, is all."
Tris and Goranthil both seemed flushed with elation; Loranna says "Perhaps
it's time to take it easy for a bit, everyone."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 02:47 AM)
I'm sure they did," Loranna calls out. "I
just hope the queen doesn't get mad, is all.
Tris and Goranthil both seemed flushed with elation; Loranna says "Perhaps
it's time to take it easy for a bit, everyone."
"Sorry if I scared you," Goranthil says, very seriously. "I
would sooner hurt myself than any of your parraptons."
The four glided their beasts in to the stable. As they dismounted, Barenziah
said, "Gor, will you walk with me? I want to have a few words with you
about recklessness."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:56 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 4 2005, 05:53 AM)
Sorry if I scared you," Goranthil says, very
seriously. "I would sooner hurt myself than any of your parraptons.
The four glided their beasts in to the stable. As they dismounted,
Barenziah said, "Gor, will you walk with me? I want to have a few
words with you about recklessness."
As Barenziah leads Goranthir off, Loranna turns to Tris.
" ... Got a moment or three to talk?" she asks as she starts heading
back to the castle.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:01 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 04:56 AM)
As Barenziah leads Goranthir off, Loranna turns to Tris.
" ... Got a moment or three to talk?" she asks as she starts heading
back to the castle.
"You really are the Lady of Daruhn now, I need an appointment," Tris
teased.
They had their conversation in Jazbet's study. Tris would always think of it as
Jazbet's study, no matter that Jazbet was dead and gone.
Many interesting meetings had happened here, meetings with repercussions that
shook the whole world.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 12:19 PM
Dastril stood outside the tavern, his mouth wide open from
wonder and amazement. It was as if he had never been outside. It was
overwhelming for him, to see the blue sky, hear birds sing and to smell the
fresh air. He stood there for a while, gaping at the sight of it, until some
half-drunk nord pushed him aside to get into the tavern. He didn't care.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 01:45 PM
Summary:
Nalion, a male Breton mage, had attended the feast to the honours of the Queen
Mother Barenziah until his friend Tris arrived bearing a message of grave
nature. Though Nalion returned to the banquet, he had left after a short time.
The servant who had last seen him could tell that he was deep in thought, and
though that was not uncommon to the brown-haired, medium-sized Breton, it
somehow seemed different to the servant - more busy and determined - than his
usual stance.
On the morning, Nalion did not attend the breakfast nor was found in the two
locations he frequented the most: his own chamber and the libary.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:56 PM
Isidor still swam on, miles from Ald Rathiaam now. His body
didn't feel tired, and his mind felt strong and rejuvinated. He drifted,
slowly, camly. He bore no ill will against Loranna and company, and he hoped
they knew that.
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 03:01 PM
OOC: Radont is a male Imperial Knight currently in Ald Raathim.
IC: Radont sat in an uncomfortable chair in the empty dining hall. A book
rested on the table in font of him. Radont, always trying to keep up on anyone
he may come in contact with, found all the literature he could on Barenziah.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:20 PM
Summary:
Falco Redflash, the male argonian rogue is currently in his room, scheming
about how to enter Barenziah's ship, and make off with a spare suit of royal
guard armor.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:46 PM
Isidor is still floating in the sea, when he begins to sing:
Oh, Argonian rouge,
flashes of red
don't look behind you,
he'll swipe the hat,
right of your head
noble, he's not,
but hero he is
he's saved a nord's life
he's pleasured your wife
RA
Nal, Breton, 'tis wise
Long brown hair,
dark brown eyes
mage of great wisdom
mage of great insight
he'll study through the day
he'll study throught the night
Friend of the lady,
friend of the school
If there's one thing he's not, it's a fool
LAN
Ahjaar, khajiit with fur
she may look timid,
but do not cross her
fought with the nord,
the lizard, too
fought with the bosmer,
for the blade
knilnb
Posted by: Dumbkid Yesterday, 06:52 PM
A plump little Bosmer with rosy red cheeks was happening through
the garden, he lifted a flute to his lips and played a few measures, then began
to sing.
Minstrel playing Nords
Are always quite absurd
Trying at revelry and humor
Of political persuasion
And public figure degradation
They make rhymes of uncouth authorization
But it is such a ball
When the song echoes down the halls
And a verse or two is added in a tavern
So sing it in the evening tide
Or even by the riverside
And if you’re scared then sing it in a cavern
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:25 PM
Goranthir walked along the dusty road to the village, past the
farms. He had taken off his red armor, and was wearing a simple tunic and baggy
pants, looking much like a citizen of Ald Raathim. He could speak to
domesticated animals, but they were depressing conversationalists. Horses were
not too bad: they had a lot of their old spark in them. But guars were idiotic,
and he'd cross the road to avoid hearing their asinine observations.
Barenziah was talking to her captain about Necrom, the next point on her tour.
Every known member of the Duke's household and acquaintances were being
discussed. It was almost more tedious than a discussion with guars.
There was a tavern he had heard about that had good food. Unlike his
grandmother, he did not relish Razbiah's cooking, even though it was supposed
to be good for him. He would start eating for nutritional value when he was
old. Twenty, maybe.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:32 PM
Anya walked up to the target range, missing her breastplate. She
had left it at the smith to get it blackened, finally. She watched Lotus glide
through the trees lazily.
A generous supply of arrows were stock there alread, as well as a sturdy system
of pullies and wieghts that propeled several targets sideways for more
real-world training.
Anya took some warm up shots, using her short bow. She found she prefered it
more than a long bow, as it carried better when moving.
Streching the bow taunt, she sighted the shaft and released it, scoring a
forehead shot. She found this simple now.
A ghost? Screaming at me. But I've never left anyone, I've always tried to
be there.
Her former owner's image appeared in front of her, on the targets. She
stretched the bow back, glaring. She pulled it so far back that there was no
more give in the treated wood.
Releasing the bow, it buried itself in the target, the shaft nearly coming out
the otherside.
Why does it hate me? I had no control over my life.
She released several more arrows, seeing azurites and their ill-famed
twilights.
It couldn't be her though. I was always there, even when she hated me.
Anya released several arrows in quick succesion. Tears streamed down her face,
but she payed no mind to them. A look of steely rage was on her face, as she
sluaghtered the images form her past.
Why would she hate me now?
Anya dropped her bow, in her anger, she realized that last one she thought of
was Loranna. Dropping her bow, she collected her arrows, confusion crossed her
face. I know in my mind she isn't a bad person. Why do I still hate her?
Anya walked back to the dropped bow.
Allania, why would you hate me.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:37 PM
The business part of Tris's conversation with Loranna didn't
take long. Catching up - that took a little longer.
He was smiling to himself when he left Jazbet's study, although a tiny crease
between his eyes betrayed that he wasn't as carefree as he liked to appear.
He wondered where Barenziah was, and if he should go looking for her. He
wondered the same thing about Goranthir. But what he decided to do was go
looking for the others - Loranna's new friends.
He found Anya at the target range. Was she crying?
"I'm sorry," he said. "Did you want to be alone?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:41 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 01:37 PM)
I'm sorry," he said. "Did you want to be
alone?
Startled, Anya looked up to the pretty Breton. "Hmm? No, that's fine. I'm
just confused right now. I've had an... ackward childhood."
Picking up the short bow, she tested the yeild a bit. Wiping her face, she
looked at Tris, "I didn't even notice I was crying this time. So how were
those giant bugs?'
Anya let an arrow fly lazily to a targey, and watched it's arc cause it to
lodge into the chest.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:47 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 02:41 PM)
Startled, Anya looked up to the pretty Breton. "Hmm? No,
that's fine. I'm just confused right now. I've had an... ackward
childhood."
Picking up the short bow, she tested the yeild a bit. Wiping her face, she
looked at Tris, "I didn't even notice I was crying this time. So how were
those giant bugs?'
Anya let an arrow fly lazily to a targey, and watched it's arc cause it to
lodge into the chest.
"I love the parraptons," Tris said. "We had to learn to ride
them to defend Ald Raathim, during the Blue Dawn. Loranna mentioned that you
lost family then. I'm very sorry. All these big events - I think a lot of us small
folk got crushed underfoot."
He faced the target, as if sighting a bow, but did not pick one up.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:55 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 01:47 PM)
I love the parraptons," Tris said. "We had
to learn to ride them to defend Ald Raathim, during the Blue Dawn. Loranna
mentioned that you lost family then. I'm very sorry. All these big events - I
think a lot of us small folk got crushed underfoot.
He faced the target, as if sighting a bow, but did not pick one up.
"Shaka said he'd take me flying one day, they look fun to ride."
Watching Tris face the targets, she commented, "What's the matter, you're
not a bow person?"
"Blue Dawn, I've always wondered why they call it that, all I saw was fire
and blood. Yes, I lost family around the time. Some blood relatives, and some
others that I grew to love."
Anya kicked the lever next to her, cause the target to begin to move. She
released the arrow.
"Most of my family was lost long before then though. It just hurt worse
because I had finally found a home again, and it was ripped away in a matter of
minutes. I have no problem killing Twilights now."
Looking at Tris, she wondered if he was waiting to flash a bright smile, or if
he was genuine friend, "Loranna, I know she did what she had to, but deep
down, for reasons I don't know, I still hate her for it."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:03 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 02:55 PM)
Shaka said he'd take me flying one day, they look fun to
ride." Watching Tris face the targets, she commented, "What's the
matter, you're not a bow person?
"Blue Dawn, I've always wondered why they call it that, all I saw was fire
and blood. Yes, I lost family around the time. Some blood relatives, and some
others that I grew to love."
Anya kicked the lever next to her, cause the target to begin to move. She
released the arrow.
"Most of my family was lost long before then though. It just hurt worse
because I had finally found a home again, and it was ripped away in a matter of
minutes. I have no problem killing Twilights now."
Looking at Tris, she wondered if he was waiting to flash a bright smile, or if
he was genuine friend, "Loranna, I know she did what she had to, but deep
down, for reasons I don't know, I still hate her for it."
"Go ahead and hate Loranna," Tris said, seriously. "She did some
very bad things, and a lot of people suffered for it. No, they weren't things
she had to do; they were things that came from a young woman's foolishness and
vanity."
He narrowed his eyes, looking at the target; she could see his fingers flex.
"But, being pretty young and pretty foolish, I can't bring myself to hate
her for that. No one should ever have that much power, that's the thing; when
giants walk, people get crushed underfoot, even if they're nice giants."
He smiled; not a bright smile, or a flashy smile, but a serious smile, which
curved his lips but didn't touch the crease on his forehead.
"If you go through the motions of pulling the bow in your head, you don't
really need a bow, or a target. Problem is I'm just not that good, with a bow
or without. And it was Blue Dawn because of the shining blue eyes of the
Azurites."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:13 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 02:03 PM)
Go ahead and hate Loranna," Tris said, seriously.
"She did some very bad things, and a lot of people suffered for it. No,
they weren't things she had to do; they were things that came from a
young woman's foolishness and vanity.
He narrowed his eyes, looking at the target; she could see his fingers
flex.
"But, being pretty young and pretty foolish, I can't bring myself to hate
her for that. No one should ever have that much power, that's the thing;
when giants walk, people get crushed underfoot, even if they're nice
giants."
He smiled; not a bright smile, or a flashy smile, but a serious smile,
which curved his lips but didn't touch the crease on his forehead.
"If you go through the motions of pulling the bow in your head, you don't
really need a bow, or a target. Problem is I'm just not that good, with a bow
or without. And it was Blue Dawn because of the shining blue eyes of the
Azurites."
"Ha, for being such close friends with her, you seem very candid. I
suppose that's why you're still her friend."
She layed down her bow, and sighted the target while going through the motions
of firing her bow. "I still prefer the tactile feel to an actual weapon in
my hands. I suppose I could understand foolishness and vanity a little bit.
Though it seems I don't have the whole story quite yet."
One thing my Uncle told, that is the Imperial ex-Legionnaire that rescued me
from a lecherous slave-owner, told me every lesson was that I was just a little
girl, almost like a mantra, 'You have a strong spirit, I've seen people break
under less conditions. But you've lived a traumatic life, you haven't grown.
You're still a little girl, and I'll correct you as such.' Oh boy did he too."
Of course, you already know my feelings on vanity, pretty boy." Smiling
coyly, she picked her bow back up.
"That is a pretty smile you have though, and I mean it this time."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:15 PM
Shaka watched Anya leave for target practice, and stood on the
balcony for a moment longer. He always felt better after talking to the elf.
A thought struck him, and he left to find some of the castle workmen.
Later, Shaka watched a mason repair the crack in his guest room. He would pay
the worker out of his own pocket; it was wrong to damage Loranna's castle in a
fit of temper.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:21 PM
Isidor had found a small island in the middle of the ocean,
where he sat, his eyes closed, resting. Once again, he began to sing:
Rain, falling slowly from the air
dropping into the stands, of her hair
sun, obscured by clouds
clouds, getting darker, and darker still
no matter what you say, it will
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:22 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 03:13 PM)
Ha, for being such close friends with her, you seem very
candid. I suppose that's why you're still her friend.
She layed down her bow, and sighted the target while going through the motions
of firing her bow. "I still prefer the tactile feel to an actual weapon in
my hands. I suppose I could understand foolishness and vanity a little bit.
Though it seems I don't have the whole story quite yet."
One thing my Uncle told, that is the Imperial ex-Legionnaire that rescued me
from a lecherous slave-owner, told me every lesson was that I was just a little
girl, almost like a mantra, 'You have a strong spirit, I've seen people break
under less conditions. But you've lived a traumatic life, you haven't grown.
You're still a little girl, and I'll correct you as such.' Oh boy did he
too."
Of course, you already know my feelings on vanity, pretty boy." Smiling
coyly, she picked her bow back up.
"That is a pretty smile you have though, and I mean it this time."
"Ah, did I leave off vanity?" Tris said. "I'm young, foolish, and
vain. You shouldn't feed me flattery; I'm a terrible monster."
He considered her words for a moment.
"I'm not sure anyone knows when and how another person grows. I know I
didn't like getting slapped in the mouth by my father; I'm older now, and
looking back, it seems sometimes I deserved it, and sometimes I did not. Either
way it wasn't his slaps that made me grow faster, or better; I never learned a
thing until I struck out on my own."
If he was surprised that she had been a slave, he didn't show it.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 10:32 PM
*...a Cave outside Kvatch, Cyrodiil...two days ago...*
"Olmicrin!!" Rurio roars "Why have we heard nothing? All the
parties have been gone for days!! HE'S going to be furious...and if I have to incur his wrath, so will
you feel mine"
"I,I,I understand Alpha, but please you must show patience" Olmicrin
whimpers "The Clan wolud not let you down"
*...before Rurio is within range of Olmicrin's face, the small roaring fire
becomes a firestorm as Rurio and Olmicrin guard against the heat...as the fire
begins to recede a hooded figure can be seen through the flames...*
"Err...forgive me my Lord but---" Rurio starts
*...as he speaks these words an unseen force grabs him by the throat...he can
feel his feet lift off the ground as the chokehold tightens...*
Stupid mutt...you'd have me waste power to tell you
how much you dissappoint me...you and all these other worthless beasts...I can
see through the Shattered Mirror that the Ansei still lives...why does he still
live?
*...the hold on Rurio ceases and he falls to his knees gasping for air...*
"F-Forgive Lord, he has proven most difficult to deal with...but if I have
a little more time---" Rurio begins to say
You have very little time left...perhaps you dont see
the whole picture
"The whole pic---" Rurio states
*...Rurio is then shoved by the same unseen force from before...it sends him
hurtling into the wall...knocking the air out of him...*
Never interupt me again!! Your insolence sickens me to
no end...it's very simple: kill the Ansei and his companions...they are
currently in a fledgling village called Ald Raathim...do not fail me
again
"I-I understand Lord Nemio...I will not fail you again"
I should surely hope not...and one more thing Rurio:
have this done before the Creator can interfere...his presence would be nothing
short of disaster
"It shall be done mi'Lord" Rurio replies
*...the Hooded Figure then disappears as the fire flares up...Rurio now feels
blood trickle from his head as Olmicrin cowers in the corner...*
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:44 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 02:22 PM)
"Ah, did I leave off vanity?" Tris said.
"I'm young, foolish, and vain. You shouldn't feed me
flattery; I'm a terrible monster."
He considered her words for a moment.
"I'm not sure anyone knows when and how another person grows. I know I
didn't like getting slapped in the mouth by my father; I'm older now, and
looking back, it seems sometimes I deserved it, and sometimes I did not. Either
way it wasn't his slaps that made me grow faster, or better; I never
learned a thing until I struck out on my own."
If he was surprised that she had been a slave, he didn't show it.
"Oh don't worry about flattery. I'm not so young and foolish as to not
know what most men want, and I wasn't above using this face to get what I need
for a long time. I'm sure that compliment had the same effect on you as it
would have had the same effect on me. I just find people like it better when
they here what a person thinks from that person, even the giants."
The thing was, my uncle was right about me, and it took me so long to realize
it. When I left him on less than hospitable terms for several years, I learned
that I was no better than a child entering adolescence, instead of someone
reaching adulthood. That's why I've always called myself a little girl, even
though most, if not all, people would say otherwise."
Anya moved another target, and was pleased when the arrow buried closer to the
center of it, she was getting closer all the time.
"You speak of yourself as if you're just another pawn. Something tells me
there's more too you than you let on. Loranna doesn't gather mere peasants like
that, especially those from the Blue Dawn it seems. I suppose you have your
reasons you keep that to yourself though. Just like I have mine for other
things."
"I never noticed the eyes on Azurites. The ones I did see never got close
to us, and I was a little busy with Twilights at the time to get a good
look." Out of habit, she pushed her hand under her armor and massaged her
wound feeling the scars, even though the pain was gone.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:53 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 03:44 PM)
Oh don't worry about flattery. I'm not so young and
foolish as to not know what most men want, and I wasn't above using this face
to get what I need for a long time. I'm sure that compliment had the same
effect on you as it would have had the same effect on me. I just find people
like it better when they here what a person thinks from that person, even the
giants.
The thing was, my uncle was right about me, and it took me so long to realize
it. When I left him on less than hospitable terms for several years, I learned
that I was no better than a child entering adolescence, instead of someone
reaching adulthood. That's why I've always called myself a little girl, even
though most, if not all, people would say otherwise."
Anya moved another target, and was pleased when the arrow buried closer to the
center of it, she was getting closer all the time.
"You speak of yourself as if you're just another pawn. Something tells me
there's more too you than you let on. Loranna doesn't gather mere peasants like
that, especially those from the Blue Dawn it seems. I suppose you have your
reasons you keep that to yourself though. Just like I have mine for other
things."
"I never noticed the eyes on Azurites. The ones I did see never got close
to us, and I was a little busy with Twilights at the time to get a good
look." Out of habit, she pushed her hand under her armor and massaged her
wound feeling the scars, even though the pain was gone.
"Those [censored]es will rip your arm right off, won't they?" Tris
said. "I almost lost my right arm to them, scars never went away until...
just recently.
"Since Loranna has gathered you, I'm thinking you're not a 'mere peasant'
either. Me, I'm... well. Maybe it's possible to be a giant without knowing
it."
He was quiet for a moment.
"You're no little girl. You've been doing different things, that's all,
like me neglecting my schoolwork to run all the time. There are things you know
that other people don't know, and things they expect you to know that you
didn't have time for, that's all. So you have to catch up a little. That's
nothing anyone has a right to punish you for."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 04:15 PM)
Later, Shaka watched a mason repair the crack in his guest
room. He would pay the worker out of his own pocket; it was wrong
to damage Loranna's castle in a fit of temper.
"Soon as the painter arrives, it'll be good as new," the mason said.
"Better even. Of course matching the color's always tricky ..."
Goranthir arrived with a couple buckets of limewash in various hues of brown
and beige. The mason handed him a gold piece from the advance he had collected
from Shaka.
"Thank you, sir," Goranthir smiled. "Hello, Shaka. I didn't know
this was for your room."
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 11:02 PM
*...One, Ami and Sona are debating what to do about the Rurio
Clan threat...Trefist has been captured by Uniqua...and Hurst...well...time
frame is current continuity...*
*...Hurst's Hut...Solstheim...as he finishes the last of his stew, and throws
an extra log on the fire, Hurst takes a blanket from near the Hearth...the wind
is howling as the blizzard seems to remain unending...he's just about to nod
off when he hears something crunching through the snow...looking out the small
window reveals nothing...as he goes to open the door, it's suddenly flung open,
throwing Hurst backwards...three gray wolves step into the Hut...eyes gleaming
with rage...without hesitation Hurst reaches above the Hearth for his twin
maces...as he unsecures the first the first wolf makes a bolt for him...only to
find seering pain as Hurst's mace finds his jaw...as the first wolf writhers in
pain Hurst makes a move towards the fire grabbing the flaming timber from
within...as Hurst keeps the wolves at bay he can hear their snap shut everytime
they nip at his face...swinging wildly Hurst accidently ignites the blanket he
just brought down...thinking fast he tosses the burning blanket on the closest
wolf, igniting his fur and filling the Hut with smoke...as the two injured
wolves block his escape the Northernmost wall begins to burn...then
blaze...soon the entire hut is a firestorm as the unearthly howls and whines
overtake the burning of the Hut...the third wolf gives out a roar as he darts
off into the snow...just as the support beam comes crashing dobehind him...with
little options left Hurst jumps through the solo window and out into the storms
fury...he watches as the Hut burns to cinders...he then makes his way off into
the blizzard...*
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:04 PM
As he sits on the island, Isidor wanders about the two visitors.
The guard of the Queen, or perhaps her lover, and that smarmy Breton,
Tri-something. Well, not that Isidor was jealous, certainly not. He sat up a
little straigher, and gazed out around him. "Beautiful" he said.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:06 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:02 PM)
Soon as the painter arrives, it'll be good as new,"
the mason said. "Better even. Of course matching the color's always
tricky ...
Goranthir arrived with a couple buckets of limewash in various hues of brown
and beige. The mason handed him a gold piece from the advance he had
collected from Shaka.
"Thank you, sir," Goranthir smiled. "Hello, Shaka. I
didn't know this was for your room."
After a moment's surprise, Shaka shook his hand. "I've been hearing this
morning that you're Barenziah's grandson. Why are you helping out, if I could
ask?"
Shaka was already starting to think the young mer had unexpected depths.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:10 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 4 2005, 05:06 PM)
After a moment's surprise, Shaka shook his hand.
"I've been hearing this morning that you're Barenziah's grandson.
Why are you helping out, if I could ask?"
Shaka was already starting to think the young mer had unexpected depths.
"So, I'm sitting at the Drunken Guar, having my lunch, and I start doing
what adventurers do -- you know, asking people in the tavern if they have any
quests," Goranthir began applying the base coat to the wall. "And
this guy says, 'Yes, they need someone at the castle!' And I'm all excited,
thinking Loranna and company have a new daedra or vampire they unearthed, and
he says, 'Someone needs their room limewashed.'
"It wasn't exactly what I had in mind," Goranthir acknowledges,
mixing two of the washes together carefully. "But I've done it before,
when I marked up the walls of my father's throne room and I didn't want anyone
to know ... And I didn't have anything particularly else to do today."
Goranthir grins. "And I earned a gold piece."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:13 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 02:53 PM)
"Those [censored]es will rip your arm right off, won't
they?" Tris said. "I almost lost my right arm to them, scars never
went away until... just recently.
"Or a head." She murmered, thinking back, "Yes they are mean
little things. That's why I like my spear here, keeps them at arms reach."
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 02:53 PM)
Since Loranna has gathered you, I'm thinking you're not a
'mere peasant' either. Me, I'm... well. Maybe it's possible to be a giant
without knowing it.
He was quiet for a moment.
"You're no little girl. You've been doing different things, that's all,
like me neglecting my schoolwork to run all the time. There are things you know
that other people don't know, and things they expect you to know that you
didn't have time for, that's all. So you have to catch up a little. That's
nothing anyone has a right to punish you for."
"I do know one thing, though. Feelings and rational thought aren't mutual.
What I feel and what I know I should feel are two seperate things most
of the time.
"Maybe I am just a little girl, but than again I am standing her, talking
with you. I was taught to be a survivor, though, and survivors do have a harder
time fitting in here, if you think about it. I know how to keep myself alive
through a problem, whereas present companions have a tendancy to try to end
problems. This has caused some confusion with me as well. Is it possible to not
be a giant at all, to be just caught up in choatic times?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:10 PM)
"It wasn't exactly what I had in mind," Goranthir acknowledges,
mixing two of the washes together carefully. "But I've done it before,
when I marked up the walls of my father's throne room and I didn't want anyone
to know ... And I didn't have anything particularly else to do today."
Goranthir grins. "And I earned a gold piece."
Shaka had to smile back at that. Maybe Goranthir, whatever his grandmother had
planned for him someday, would turn out to be one of the better royals after
all. Over the years, he had seen young people like this one -- the ones who
would surpass him and disappear down a bend in the road.
He envied him for a moment, remembering what it had been like to have all the
youth and energy in the world, and still not really realize it.
I'm not even going to tell him that I'm going to paint a mural in here at some
point, Shaka decided. Beige isn't going to cut it.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:19 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 04:13 PM)
Or a head." She murmered, thinking back, "Yes
they are mean little things. That's why I like my spear here, keeps them at
arms reach.
"I do know one thing, though. Feelings and rational thought aren't mutual.
What I feel and what I know I should feel are two seperate things most
of the time.
"Maybe I am just a little girl, but than again I am standing her, talking
with you. I was taught to be a survivor, though, and survivors do have a harder
time fitting in here, if you think about it. I know how to keep myself alive
through a problem, whereas present companions have a tendancy to try to end
problems. This has caused some confusion with me as well. Is it possible to not
be a giant at all, to be just caught up in choatic times?"
"If you're here," said Tris, reaching for her hand, "You're a
hero. Loranna attracts heroes. It's her fate, and the shape of the paths that
surround her; all heroes walk this way, and all who walk this way are
heroes."
He looked at the ground. "That doesn't mean life is going to be
comfortable, or even comprehensible, for you, or for anyone. Should
feel. What the hell is that? You feel what you feel, that's all there is to it,
there's no 'should feel.' It's what you do, not what you feel."
He laughed as if he were embarrassed by his own intensity.
"I know what you mean though. I like it when things get a little crazy.
Peace-time, pleasure, I don't trust it. When things are too quiet I always try
to muck it up."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:28 PM
It took six coats of limewash to get the color to match the wall
pretty close, and Goranthir and the room stunk of tar. Shaka had long since left
and so was spared the curse. Goranthir opened the windows to let in some air,
and set off for the bay to have a swim and clean himself up.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:38 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 03:19 PM)
If you're here," said Tris, reaching for her
hand, "You're a hero. Loranna attracts heroes. It's her fate, and the
shape of the paths that surround her; all heroes walk this way, and all
who walk this way are heroes.
He looked at the ground. "That doesn't mean life is going to be comfortable,
or even comprehensible, for you, or for anyone. Should feel. What the
hell is that? You feel what you feel, that's all there is to it, there's
no 'should feel.' It's what you do, not what you feel."
He laughed as if he were embarrassed by his own intensity.
"I know what you mean though. I like it when things get a little crazy.
Peace-time, pleasure, I don't trust it. When things are too quiet I always try
to muck it up."
"I guess I have a hard time thinking of myself as a hero. I've lived as a
theif, assassin, decidedly unheroic lifestyles. But I suppose it's where I take
myself that matters. I don't suppose there were any times when you were playing
a role you didn't feel suited for, Tris?"
Anya could still remember the laughter in her mind, the mocking voice, she
hoped it wouldn't come back anytime soon, "I guess that's where we differ
though. I could use some peace right now. When nightmares become reality, it's
hard to trust yourself to see whats real and what isn't. You happened to catch
me at a good moment."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:44 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 04:38 PM)
I guess I have a hard time thinking of myself as a hero.
I've lived as a theif, assassin, decidedly unheroic lifestyles. But I suppose
it's where I take myself that matters. I don't suppose there were any times
when you were playing a role you didn't feel suited for, Tris?
Anya could still remember the laughter in her mind, the mocking voice, she
hoped it wouldn't come back anytime soon, "I guess that's where we differ
though. I could use some peace right now. When nightmares become reality, it's
hard to trust yourself to see whats real and what isn't. You happened to catch
me at a good moment."
"I've never killed anyone for money," Tris said. "But I've done
plenty of things I shouldn't have. Maybe a thief and assassin is just what we
need right now, who knows? As for the nightmares... "
He shook his head. "I wouldn't trust anyone to know what's real right now.
There are ghosts walking, Arkay's grip is slipping, and the world is coming
apart at the seams."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 03:44 PM)
I've never killed anyone for money," Tris said.
"But I've done plenty of things I shouldn't have. Maybe a thief and
assassin is just what we need right now, who knows? As for the
nightmares...
He shook his head. "I wouldn't trust anyone to know what's real right now.
There are ghosts walking, Arkay's grip is slipping, and the world is coming
apart at the seams."
"The Morag Tong do have some honor. Not heroic, but they're no Dark
Brotherhood."
Giggling at the last remark, she commented, "Well Tris, you sure do know
how to comfort someone. I do know one thing, I'm good at getting a job done
when that job needs to be done discreetly. Who knows, it may prove handy, one
thing I was taught is you can only take each day as they come. It's kept me alive
so far."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:55 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:28 PM)
It took six coats of limewash to get the color to match the wall
pretty close, and Goranthir and the room stunk of tar. Shaka had long
since left and so was spared the curse. Goranthir opened the windows to
let in some air, and set off for the bay to have a swim and clean himself up.
Though he had left during the limewashing, Shaka put another gold piece and a
note in an envelope and gave them to a Royal Guard for Goranthir, later. The
note said:
Here's another drake for a tip, and for the story. I also hope you will accept
my apologies for yesterday's rudeness. I should have known that anyone
accompanying your grandmother would have her class. Best of fortune for you,
Goranthir.
Shaka
As he gave the envelope to the Guards, Shaka had an odd thought. Perhaps
someday his gold piece would be the most prized possession of a commoner. A
woman would say to her grandchildren, Goranthir himself bought my flowers with
that.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:56 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 05:52 PM)
The Morag Tong do have some honor. Not heroic, but they're
no Dark Brotherhood.
Giggling at the last remark, she commented, "Well Tris, you sure do know
how to comfort someone. I do know one thing, I'm good at getting a job done
when that job needs to be done discreetly. Who knows, it may prove handy, one
thing I was taught is you can only take each day as they come. It's kept me
alive so far."
A group of royal guards, led by the captain, entered the archery range.
"My apologies," said the captain. "I didn't realize anyone was
here. Would you mind if my men practiced with you?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:59 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 03:56 PM)
A group of royal guards, led by the captain, entered the archery
range.
"My apologies," said the captain. "I didn't realize anyone was
here. Would you mind if my men practiced with you?"
"Hmm? Oh, sure, he and I were more talking that praticing. I don't
mind." Anya grabbed her bow and moved out of the way.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:05 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 04:59 PM)
"Hmm? Oh, sure, he and I were more talking that praticing.
I don't mind." Anya grabbed her bow and moved out of the way.
"Ah well," Tris said. He bowed deeply to Anya. "I think that's
enough archery practice for one day."
He still had not so much as touched a bow.
Tris scanned the guards for Goranthir and didn't see him. He wondered where her
Majesty was.
"If you'll pardon me," he said to Anya, and went to look for the
Queen. Probably sleeping, since so many of her guards were away. Possibly
alone. Last night he wouldn't have dreamed of intruding on her without an
invitation; today he felt more sure of his standing.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:09 AM
Tracing his finger like an artist's brush over canvas Arynel
carved indentions into the surface of the water, which gave way to ripples
expanding outward and fading into the blue still. The Breton stood up straight
and looked around, there were two perspectives from which Ald Raathim looked
different, one was from atop the mountains, and the other was from in the
waters. Currently, he was knee deep in the second.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 06:05 PM)
"If you'll pardon me," he said to Anya, and went
to look for the Queen. Probably sleeping, since so many of her guards were
away. Possibly alone. Last night he wouldn't have dreamed of intruding on her
without an invitation; today he felt more sure of his standing.
It was easy to tell where the Queen Mother was simply by making note of where
the guards were concentrated. She was in the herb garden with a pair of shears,
pruning back a hybrid shalk bush.
"You caught me at manual labor, Tris," Barenziah laughed. "I
couldn't stand to see this grown out like this. It kills itself if it grows too
large. How are you?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:12 AM
Ahjaar woke up with a start. She was in the inn, sweating. That
damned dream again....
She got up and headed out of the inn. It was about noon, and she had obviously
slept in because of the events from yesterday.
She wasn't hungry, so she headed down to the beach for a swim.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 05:59 PM)
"Hmm? Oh, sure, he and I were more talking that praticing.
I don't mind." Anya grabbed her bow and moved out of the way.
"I don't want to chase you away, my lady," the captain said.
"Perhaps you want to practice with us? We could help each other get better."
The guards were already quite accomplished archers she could see that. The best
of the best became Royal Guards.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:15 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 04:12 PM)
Ahjaar woke up with a start. She was in the inn, sweating. That
damned dream again....
She got up and headed out of the inn. It was about noon, and she had obviously
slept in because of the events from yesterday.
She wasn't hungry, so she headed down to the beach for a swim.
When she arrived at the beach, Ahjaar would be greeted by a Breton who was
wading in the water.
"How goes the world, or at least, the part you know?" Arynel asked.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 06:12 PM)
Ahjaar woke up with a start. She was in the inn, sweating. That
damned dream again....
She got up and headed out of the inn. It was about noon, and she had obviously
slept in because of the events from yesterday.
She wasn't hungry, so she headed down to the beach for a swim.
The dark shape of Goranthir could be seen beneath the waves as she swam to the
mangroves and back. He had only meant to get in long enough to get clean, but
he had energy to burn.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 04:13 PM)
I don't want to chase you away, my lady," the captain
said. "Perhaps you want to practice with us? We could help each
other get better.
The guards were already quite accomplished archers she could see that.
The best of the best became Royal Guards.
"Oh, you're too kind. What could this little girl teach to you, the Royal
Gaurd?" She stiffled a laugh, not used to the formalites and discipline
they had, "If you truly want, I suppose I could stay, you make
accomplished archers indeed. Though even I can hit dead denter on a stationary
target. Hit that lever by your foot."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 06:15 PM)
When she arrived at the beach, Ahjaar would be greeted by a
Breton who was wading in the water.
"How goes the world, or at least, the part you know?" Arynel
asked.
"Oh hello," she said, nodding his way. "All, goes well, I
guess."
She knew that was false, the damn dreams coming back, her not remebering
ANYTHING. Yes, all would be well and dandy for her if she was insane.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:11 PM)
It was easy to tell where the Queen Mother was simply by making
note of where the guards were concentrated. She was in the herb garden
with a pair of shears, pruning back a hybrid shalk bush.
"You caught me at manual labor, Tris," Barenziah laughed. "I
couldn't stand to see this grown out like this. It kills itself if it
grows too large. How are you?"
"Your majesty," Tris said, and bowed.
He wondered who had been letting the bush grow. Jazbet had loved it here; Tris
could easily imagine a gardener who could no longer bear the memories of this
place. Or perhaps the sleek pretty Khajiit had done it himself.
"Forgive me for not joining you," he said. "I have a horror of
pruning things ever since earlier this year, when a noblewoman in Wayrest
caught me picking one of her roses and condemned me to manual labor for a week.
I'm well, thank you. And your majesty?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:21 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 04:18 PM)
Oh hello," she said, nodding his way. "All, goes
well, I guess.
She knew that was false, the damn dreams coming back, her not remebering
ANYTHING. Yes, all would be well and dandy for her if she was insane.
Arynel eyed her curiously for a moment.
“You seem troubled,” the Breton said, “would my insights be correct?”
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:21 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 06:18 PM)
Oh, you're too kind. What could this little girl teach to
you, the Royal Gaurd?" She stiffled a laugh, not used to the formalites
and discipline they had, "If you truly want, I suppose I could stay, you
make accomplished archers indeed. Though even I can hit dead denter on a
stationary target. Hit that lever by your foot.
"See, you've taught us something already," the captain laughed, as
practice truly began.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:22 AM
Isidor sat on his little island, looking over at Ald Rathiaam,
only a few miles from his spot. Because of the pureness of the bay, he could
see for miles. He thought he saw three figures standing by the beach. He
recognized the head of the Dunmer from yesterday. "Pretty boy" he
murmurred to himself.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 06:19 PM)
Forgive me for not joining you," he said.
"I have a horror of pruning things ever since earlier this year, when a
noblewoman in Wayrest caught me picking one of her roses and condemned me to
manual labor for a week. I'm well, thank you. And your majesty?
Barenziah laughed. She held up her arm with the bracelet on it that Loranna had
given her. "Well, I'm enchanted now. Did Loranna tell you about my
reaction to getting this?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:25 AM
Ahjaar dove into the water. She felt refreashed and begain to
swam to the shore, when a shadow of a figure swam under her. Anxiety flowed
through her untill the figure came up, reavealing a young male dunmer.
"Oh, hello." Ahjaar said, not relising she was adressing the queen's
son.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:24 PM)
Barenziah laughed. She held up her arm with the bracelet
on it that Loranna had given her. "Well, I'm enchanted now.
Did Loranna tell you about my reaction to getting this?"
Tris smiled - Barenziah had a beautiful laugh. "She didn't mention it,
your majesty. A present?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 06:25 PM)
Ahjaar dove into the water. She felt refreashed and begain to
swam to the shore, when a shadow of a figure swam under her. Anxiety flowed
through her untill the figure came up, reavealing a young male dunmer.
"Oh, hello." Ahjaar said, not relising she was adressing the queen's
son.
Goranthir awkwardly tried to cover himself up while he treaded water, and not
look too closely at the Khajiit. "Good day. Goranthir of Firsthold, my
lady."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 04:21 PM)
"See, you've taught us something already," the captain
laughed, as practice truly began.
"I suppose so." she mused, "Tell me, how accurate are you with
moving targets, Captian? I'm still learning myself."
Stretching the bowstring, she sighted down at the edge of the range. Hitting
another lever, a second target began going by at a brisk pace, she released the
arrow.
As the target stopped at the other side, she saw the arr had peirced what would
pass for the left pectoral on a mer or man. "And I was happing for center
mass, too. Head shots get even trickier."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:29 AM
“Very well then,” Arynel said as Ahjaar swam to the shore.
The Breton gulped down a breath of air and dove below the water.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 06:26 PM)
Tris smiled - Barenziah had a beautiful laugh. "She didn't
mention it, your majesty. A present?"
"It gives stamina to old flesh," Barenziah rolled her eyes, turning
back to the bush. "I thought it was a risque joke from you when she first
told me, but she really meant it for me to be able to swim in the bay ... An
awkward moment ..."
Barenziah looked back at Tris, and then back at the bush. "An awkward
moment indeed."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 06:28 PM)
Goranthir awkwardly tried to cover himself up while he treaded
water, and not look too closely at the Khajiit. "Good day.
Goranthir of Firsthold, my lady."
"Hello."
Her mind blanked and she grited her teeth. FIRSTHOLD???
She couldn't remeber what that was.
Damn my amneasia! she thought.
"Hello, Goranthir." was all she could say, then she went back under
water, hoping he hadn't seen her blush.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 06:28 PM)
I suppose so." she mused, "Tell me, how accurate
are you with moving targets, Captian? I'm still learning myself.
Stretching the bowstring, she sighted down at the edge of the range. Hitting
another lever, a second target began going by at a brisk pace, she released the
arrow.
As the target stopped at the other side, she saw the arr had peirced what would
pass for the left pectoral on a mer or man. "And I was happing for center
mass, too. Head shots get even trickier."
The Captain and his men were good. They could hit moving targets with excellent
accuracy, and reacted well when different targets appeared at different times.
She could tell that even though they all wore the same uniform, they all had
different styles.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:37 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:31 PM)
It gives stamina to old flesh," Barenziah rolled her
eyes, turning back to the bush. "I thought it was a risque joke from you
when she first told me, but she really meant it for me to be able to swim in
the bay ... An awkward moment ...
Barenziah looked back at Tris, and then back at the bush. "An awkward
moment indeed."
It took a moment for Tris to get the joke, and then his thoughts escaped him
before he could stop himself.
"Merciful Dibella, why would you need that - I'm sure you could eat me
alive!"
His face flushed hot as he realized what he had said, and he too turned his
attention to the bush.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 06:37 PM)
It took a moment for Tris to get the joke, and then his thoughts
escaped him before he could stop himself.
"Merciful Dibella, why would you need that - I'm sure you could eat me
alive!"
His face flushed hot as he realized what he had said, and he too turned his
attention to the bush.
Barenziah held her hand to her mouth in mock shock: "What discretion! You
know, it's young men like you who made me a twelve volume series, sir."
She took his arm. "I'm sorry, Tris, I don't mean to tease."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:45 AM
Loranna's Journal
I'm a fool. I've read Allie's letters until I started seeing them in my sleep,
my mind boggled by the sheer number of things her words hinted at ... and I
ended up missing the most obvious thing she was saying all along. I don't know
sometimes how I manage to catch on to anything.
... Well, no matter; I know what has to be done now, and I'm scared. Had Tris
come but a few days earlier, I don't think I'd feel quite so overwhelmed, but
with recent events ...
The time is coming soon; we'll need to gather our strength. That's what Allie
asked of me all along, and I was doing it, without even realizing it - maybe I
did understand deep down in a part of me I don't know yet, maybe it's simply my
fate. Maybe fate is just a part of you you don't know yet, I don't know ...
The Queen and her grandson are still here; I'm still waiting to talk to Nalion,
Helgi if possible, about her proposal. It seems to me now the right thing to
do; Ald Raathim would benefit all around, and if Helseth is a beast well he's
still a King and not the worst one for the people he rules, and why invite more
enemies than I already have? I'll be fighting against the rabid traditionalists
my entire reign anyway, no matter what bed I lie in.
===
Loranna shuts her journal, rubbing her eyes; she had spent too much time trying
to pull her thoughts together, after catching up with Tris.
"... I need to go find Isidor," she mutters, getting up and heading
out, intent on finding the mighty Nord - though not at all sure what she'll say
just yet.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:43 PM)
Barenziah held her hand to her mouth in mock shock: "What
discretion! You know, it's young men like you who made me a twelve volume
series, sir."
She took his arm. "I'm sorry, Tris, I don't mean to tease."
"I don't mean to tease either," Tris said. "I spent half of last
night awake because of you. But I'd better drop that before I get into
trouble."
He sounded more annoyed than he had meant to let himself sound.
"Usually I'm better behaved," he said. "Forgive me, your
majesty. The truth is I came to talk business."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 04:34 PM)
The Captain and his men were good. They could hit moving
targets with excellent accuracy, and reacted well when different targets
appeared at different times. She could tell that even though they all
wore the same uniform, they all had different styles.
"Accomplished indeed. Though I think that big fellow might end up snapping
his bow if he pulls back any farther. But I was thinking, practice has it's
place, but it's better when something's on the line. I've got a handful of
coins here, I propose a little contest, nothing special, just fun. We use a
moving target, and both fire. The one with the best killing shot wins, I'll
even let the rest of your Royal Gaurd judge, you seem like an honest and
skilled lot. How about it? Have anything you'd care to wager?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:49 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 06:33 PM)
"Hello, Goranthir." was all she could say, then she
went back under water, hoping he hadn't seen her blush.
Goranthir swam back to shore and his clothes. The traffic was entirely too busy
for a relaxing skinny dip.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:50 AM
Ahjaar swam to the shore and dressed, then headed to the Drunken
Guar. Along the way she thought more about the dream she had that night. Who
was that little girl? Who had taken her?
She pushed those thought to the back of her mind. She would know soon enough,
maybe, if Loranna was able to reactivate her memory. If she could.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 06:47 PM)
I don't mean to tease either," Tris said.
"I spent half of last night awake because of you. But I'd better drop that
before I get into trouble.
He sounded more annoyed than he had meant to let himself sound.
"Usually I'm better behaved," he said. "Forgive me, your
majesty. The truth is I came to talk business."
"You do not have the reputation of someone who is overly
well-behaved," Barenziah smiled. "But neither do I. Let us talk of
business though."
The afternoon brought fresh perfumes to the garden as blooms opened, releasing
their scents.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:54 AM
After resting, Isidor jumps back into the water, and swims
farther still. The water is fresh and pure, and he swims through, rested and
returned to full energy.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 06:47 PM)
Accomplished indeed. Though I think that big fellow might
end up snapping his bow if he pulls back any farther. But I was thinking,
practice has it's place, but it's better when something's on the line. I've got
a handful of coins here, I propose a little contest, nothing special, just fun.
We use a moving target, and both fire. The one with the best killing shot wins,
I'll even let the rest of your Royal Gaurd judge, you seem like an honest and
skilled lot. How about it? Have anything you'd care to wager?
"Provided you have something of equal value," the captain said,
reaching into his cuirass. He pulled out a pendant with an amber gem on the
end. "It's Akaviri, left over from the Second Era."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:51 PM)
You do not have the reputation of someone who is overly
well-behaved," Barenziah smiled. "But neither do I. Let us talk
of business though.
The afternoon brought fresh perfumes to the garden as blooms opened, releasing
their scents.
"Your majesty knows a great deal about me," Tris said. "So I
assume one of the things you know is that I work for Allerleirauh - Mercy of
the New Tribunal Temple. It occurs to me that your majesty's son might be
interested in good relations with the new Temple, and the newly rebuilt city of
Vivec."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:57 AM
Arynel's head and upper torso break the water's surface and the
Breton takes a deep breath, followed by several other. After his breathing
settles he steps out of the water and onto the beach, locates the rock under
which he hid his clothes, dresses, and heads off towards the castle.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 06:55 PM)
Your majesty knows a great deal about me," Tris
said. "So I assume one of the things you know is that I work for
Allerleirauh - Mercy of the New Tribunal Temple. It occurs to me that your
majesty's son might be interested in good relations with the new Temple, and
the newly rebuilt city of Vivec.
"Of course," Barenziah nodded. "The Temple has been one of the
most stalwart opposers to our reign, and Helseth and I have never been very
popular in Vivec. What do you propose?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 04:55 PM)
Provided you have something of equal value," the
captain said, reaching into his cuirass. He pulled out a pendant with an
amber gem on the end. "It's Akaviri, left over from the Second Era.
"And here I thought that it would be something simple as a few coins.
Alright."
Reaching into her quiver strapped about her waist, she pulled out three
blackened arrows. "I'm sure an archer of your skill can appreciate these
three daedric arrows. Something like 15 were made in all of Vvardenfell, very
rare indeed. And strong too, capable of peircing nearly any armor.
"I have yet to come across any word of there being more. I'm sure one in
your line of work could enjoy an ace in his quiver for those rare moments. Do
you find these of equal value?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:02 AM
A hilltop near Ald Raathim
Whether Magnus' cloak is drawn or wide open to grace the world with light and
magic, the stars shine upon the Mundus, and so it came to be that a figure
stood upon a hilltop and looked skywards. A light breeze swept up the hill and
rippled the figure's cloak. It pulled the cloak tighter around the shoulders
and stood straight, never taking its gaze from the sky above.
The figure lifted his hands upwards as if calling to someone, then dropped them
slowly. The shape's mouth began to move, in whispers barely audible, yet they
seemed to carry far, far, even beyond the horizon. The figure seemed to speak
at length at one time, then listening to something, then taking up the word
again. The shape's hands began to move, as if explaining, at times as if
ordering and giving directions, then instructive. However, while the figure
spoke, it seemed to bend slowly and began to tremble and shake as if it spoke
with more and more effort and as if the dialogue it seemed to hold was draining
it. Then, after the final words seemed to have been said, the figure on the
hilltop collapsed.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:57 PM)
Of course," Barenziah nodded. "The Temple has
been one of the most stalwart opposers to our reign, and Helseth and I have
never been very popular in Vivec. What do you propose?
Tris lowered his voice, leaning in close to her.
"I propose that I'd do anything for you, and that Allie is my dear good
friend. I propose that I was about ready to rush off risking my life to save
your son until it occurred to me that there were at least two reasons I could
think of that you might know he wasn't going to die. The truth is that if his
majesty of Morrowind doesn't do anything outrageous to antagonize her, I can
see to it that Allie will pave his way with roses... and Master Arynel and
Master Solin wouldn't know a political alliance if they tripped and fell over
one."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:07 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 07:02 PM)
And here I thought that it would be something simple as a
few coins. Alright.
Reaching into her quiver strapped about her waist, she pulled out three
blackened arrows. "I'm sure an archer of your skill can appreciate these
three daedric arrows. Something like 15 were made in all of Vvardenfell, very
rare indeed. And strong too, capable of peircing nearly any armor.
"I have yet to come across any word of there being more. I'm sure one in
your line of work could enjoy an ace in his quiver for those rare moments. Do
you find these of equal value?"
"Put up two of them," the captain smiled with confidence. "I
would hate to have you lose all three. Shall we begin?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:10 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:07 PM)
Put up two of them," the captain smiled with
confidence. "I would hate to have you lose all three. Shall we
begin?
"Nor is he greedy, I thank you." Pulling her bow taunt, she called
out, "Would one of you strapping men mind hitting the lever for us?"
Keeping both eyes open, and scanning the range since any of several targets
could have been tripped since she left it up to the Gaurd, she waited for it to
appear.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:13 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 07:03 PM)
Tris lowered his voice, leaning in close to her.
"I propose that I'd do anything for you, and that Allie is my dear good
friend. I propose that I was about ready to rush off risking my life to save
your son until it occurred to me that there were at least two reasons I could
think of that you might know he wasn't going to die. The truth is that if his
majesty of Morrowind doesn't do anything outrageous to antagonize her, I can
see to it that Allie will pave his way with roses... and Master Arynel and
Master Solin wouldn't know a political alliance if they tripped and fell over
one."
"That is much more than I could ask for," Barenziah breathed, looking
into Tris's eyes unblinking. "A proposal like that ... generally has a
benefit for both parties."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:16 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 07:10 PM)
Nor is he greedy, I thank you." Pulling her bow
taunt, she called out, "Would one of you strapping men mind hitting the
lever for us?
Keeping both eyes open, and scanning the range since any of several targets
could have been tripped since she left it up to the Gaurd, she waited for it to
appear.
The levers were thrown and the targets were launched. The captain's arrows flew
out, and would have all been bullseyes except for a sudden stiff breeze he
hadn't counted on, causing two of his arrows to go left of center and one to
miss his target entirely.
It was still an excellent showing.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 06:13 PM)
That is much more than I could ask for," Barenziah
breathed, looking into Tris's eyes unblinking. "A proposal like that ...
generally has a benefit for both parties.
"That's what I wanted, to give you something more than you would ask
for," Tris said fiercely. "What I want... I can't ask for either. And
it's worth much more than what I'm offering. So my gift is free; you owe me
nothing."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:19 AM
Ahjaar bought Kwama eggs and Nix hound meat at the bar. And ate.
She thought about the dream so more; she couldn't get it off her mind. She was
so deep in thought, she didn't notice Arynel sit down next to her.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:20 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 07:18 PM)
That's what I wanted, to give you something more than you
would ask for," Tris said fiercely. "What I want... I can't ask
for either. And it's worth much more than what I'm offering. So my gift is
free; you owe me nothing.
"What else can I say before an overwhelming generous offer,"
Barenziah kissed him softly. "But I accept?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 05:19 PM)
Ahjaar bought Kwama eggs and Nix hound meat at the bar. And ate.
She thought about the dream so more; she couldn't get it off her mind. She was
so deep in thought, she didn't notice Arynel sit down next to her.
Arynel sat down next to Ahjaar, though the Khajiit did not seem to notice.
"You seemed troubled, earlier," the Breton said, "Is there
something bothering you?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:16 PM)
The levers were thrown and the targets were launched. The
captain's arrows flew out, and would have all been bullseyes except for a
sudden stiff breeze he hadn't counted on, causing two of his arrows to go left
of center and one to miss his target entirely.
It was still an excellent showing.
The captain managed to get his arrow off first, Anya saw out of the corner of
her eye fustrating her a bit. He is good, he's captain for a reason.
The breeze caught her too, causing the first arrow to hit the left pectoral
again and the second to hit mid abdomen. By the last shot, she had compensated
for the wind, but it was still off, ending up just below the throat.
As the targets hit the sides and stopped vibrating, she held her breath to see
the outcome.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:25 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 07:21 PM)
Arynel sat down next to Ahjaar, though the Khajiit did not seem
to notice.
"You seemed troubled, earlier," the Breton said, "Is there
something bothering you?"
Ahjaar was surprised. "Oh, hello. Um, do I know you?"
She looked at thr Breton, trying to recgionise him. He was somewhat vaugely
familar.
"Are you a freind of Shaka?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 06:20 PM)
What else can I say before an overwhelming generous
offer," Barenziah kissed him softly. "But I accept?
Tris kissed her, fighting back the urge to bite her mouth. "If you knew
how I feel right now," he said, "You wouldn't kiss me in a public
place. I have answers for your Majesty's questions, should you ask them. And I
have three questions I would like to ask, on the day that I decide to risk you
killing me."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 05:25 PM)
Ahjaar was surprised. "Oh, hello. Um, do I know you?"
She looked at thr Breton, trying to recgionise him. He was somewhat vaugely
familar.
"Are you a freind of Shaka?"
Arynel smiled, “Would you rephrase that as ‘Is Shaka a friend of yours?’” He
asked. “To answer, I would tell you to ask him, as for myself I am a friend to
whoever needs one.”
The Breton paused to ask the barkeep for a plate of slaughterfish bits, and
then he turned once again to Ahjaar.
“Who are you a friend to?”
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Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:31 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel #Loranna_RP.
If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and discuss it. If
you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player whos character
you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using this board's
PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and afterwards
they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, still entertaining the Queen Mother Barenziah and
her grandson Goranthir. She is still considering the Queen's offer of an
alliance, and is sorely tempted to accept - she just wishes to check with a
couple more people who would wish to know of the decision beforehand.
Loranna has also talked with Tris, catching up on recent events and learning
the meaning of Allie's letters to her. She walks now through the castle, her
thoughts turning over what she has just learned.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:32 AM
Summary:
Falco Redflash the male argonian rogue is currently putting the finishing
touches onto his plans to rob the queens' royal guards of one suit of their
armor.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:33 AM
Summary: Anya just finished a
little archery contest at the target range with the Captain of the Royal Gaurd,
and is waiting to see the outcome.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:33 AM
OOC:
The Breton Arynel is currently at the Drunken Guar tavern having a conversation
with Ahjaar.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:34 AM
OOC: Isidor, the male nord, is
swimming in the sea, off Ald Rathiaam.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:34 AM
OOC: Tris Gaerington, a blonde male Breton of 20 years, after an
inconclusive parrapton race with the "guard" Goranthir, learned that
Goranthir is Barenziah's grandson, who plans to ask for admittance into
Loranna's band of adventurers. He learned something of Anya's past at the
archery range. At present he is arranging a political alliance between the New
Tribunal Temple and King Helseth, and... kissing Barenziah.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:34 AM
Summary:
Ahjaar is at the Druken Guar, tlaking to Arynel.
She keeps thinking about the strange dreams she has over and over again.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:37 AM
Barenziah, Queen Mother of Morrowind, is in the herb garden at
the castle, having received a very generous diplomatic offer from Tris, is
kissing him.
Goranthir, her grandson, son of Queen Morgiah and King Reman of Firsthold, a
16-year-old natural animal speaker and wannabe adventurer, is on the beach.
Her captain of the guards is at an archery competition with Anya.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 07:32 PM)
The captain managed to get his arrow off first, Anya saw
out of the corner of her eye fustrating her a bit. He is good, he's captain for
a reason. The breeze caught her too, causing the first arrow to hit the left
pectoral again and the second to hit mid abdomen. By the last shot, she had
compensated for the wind, but it was still off, ending up just below the
throat.
As the targets hit the sides and stopped vibrating, she held her breath to see
the outcome.
It came down to points. The captain's lost arrow cost him the competition, and
his Akaviri pendant.
"Damnation," he frowned. "I wanted those arrows."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 07:34 PM)
Tris kissed her, fighting back the urge to bite her mouth.
"If you knew how I feel right now," he said, "You wouldn't kiss
me in a public place. I have answers for your Majesty's questions, should you
ask them. And I have three questions I would like to ask, on the day that I
decide to risk you killing me."
"We should always have unanswered questions between us," Barenziah
smiled.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:37 PM)
Her captain of the guards is at an archery competition with
Anya.
It came down to points. The captain's lost arrow cost him the
competition, and his Akaviri pendant.
"Damnation," he frowned. "I wanted those arrows."
"Thank you for the lovely amulet. Here, three's too many for me, you can
have one. You're a better archer than I am and deserve it, I just got lucky
this time around." She stuck one into the hand of the captain as he gave
her the amulet. "Look at it this way, you do lead an honest and skilled
Gaurd. Does this captain have a name, or does he choose to remain the nameless
knight in shining armor?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:41 AM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is walking somewhere in
Ald Raathim and debating who can best help him to summon Anya's vengeful ghost
so that it can be laid to rest.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Arynal @ Aug 4 2005, 07:37 PM)
Arynel smiled, “Would you rephrase that as ‘Is Shaka a
friend of yours?’” He asked. “To answer, I would tell you to ask him, as for
myself I am a friend to whoever needs one.”
The Breton paused to ask the barkeep for a plate of slaughterfish bits, and
then he turned once again to Ahjaar.
“Who are you a friend to?”
"Um... Shaka, I guess." She ate some of her Nix hound meat and chewed
thoughtfully. "It's been so confusing for me for the past few days. All
these differnt things happening at once. And those damned dreams...
Sorry, I've forgotten my manners. My name is Ahjaar, and your's is...?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 05:42 PM)
"Um... Shaka, I guess." She ate some of her Nix hound
meat and chewed thoughtfully. "It's been so confusing for me for the past
few days. All these differnt things happening at once. And those damned
dreams...
Sorry, I've forgotten my manners. My name is Ahjaar, and your's is...?"
“I am called Arynel,” the Breton answered, his face growing concerned, “What
bothers you? I would ask for you to tell me of these dreams, if you would think
me fit to hear of them.”
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 07:41 PM)
Thank you for the lovely amulet. Here, three's too many
for me, you can have one. You're a better archer than I am and deserve it, I
just got lucky this time around." She stuck one into the hand of the
captain as he gave her the amulet. "Look at it this way, you do lead an
honest and skilled Gaurd. Does this captain have a name, or does he choose to
remain the nameless knight in shining armor?
"Balryn, my lady," the captain smiled, bowing low. "Always at
your service."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:46 AM
OOC Summary
In the last installment, Nalion, a male Breton mage, has disappeared over the
day.
Featuring exclusively now (and as detailed descriptions seem to be 'in' now),
here's a bit more about that guy.
Nalion is a Breton mage of roughly 35 years. He wears his brown hair at a
medium length, his matching brown eyes often look thoughtful. Nalion's figure
is slender and of medium height. He is usually seen wearing a simple unadorned
robe, he never found armour other than his own willpower useful to him. He is a
quiet man and usually plans his next steps, which sometimes leads to the
conclusion that he is reluctant to act, though at the one or other occasion he
has proven that recklessness isn't strange to him. Nalion is compassionate in a
silent and inconspicious way, mostly because of the history of his youth.
Otherwise, he shares the classical attributes of the general Breton, Nalion is
willful and intelligent, intensified by his profession, and has a faible for poetry
and scholarly pursuit.
/Summary
---
Nalion arrived at the castle leaning heavily on his staff and moving slowly. He
seemed to be very exhausted and his steps were staggering and slow. His brow
was furrowed and sweat glistened upon it. Accepting a helpful hand from a guard
at the gate, he motioned the mer to help him walk to his chamber.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:47 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 07:44 PM)
“I am called Arynel,” the Breton answered, his face growing
concerned, “What bothers you? I would ask for you to tell me of these
dreams, if you would think me fit to hear of them.”
"Oh, they're just....." She became lost in thought agin.
"....well...I donno, maybe memorys. I woke up on a ship 2 days ago, not
remebering anything. Shaka helped me abit, got me tied into this system. I soon
was helping Loranna and Nalion with some small tasks..."
She finished her Nix hound maet and begain on her Kwama eggs.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:49 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 4 2005, 07:46 PM)
---
Nalion arrived at the castle leaning heavily on his staff and moving slowly. He
seemed to be very exhausted and his steps were staggering and slow. His brow
was furrowed and sweat glistened upon it. Accepting a helpful hand from a guard
at the gate, he motioned the mer to help him walk to his chamber.
As the guard helps Nalion to his chambers, the two pass an absorbed-in-thought
Loranna, who almost bumps into them.
"Damn, sorry ... Nalion dear, what's wrong?" Loranna says, going to
help her guard with the Breton. Her fingers glow with blue light.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 06:39 PM)
"We should always have unanswered questions between
us," Barenziah smiled.
"I think I just received a compliment," Tris said, smiling. "You
don't want to have to kill me. Don't worry, I won't tell you all of my
secrets - I want you to sleep at night."
He kissed her eyelids, marveling at the architecture of her brow.
"Mine aren't earthshaking questions, just cheeky ones. And they can
wait."
He noticed that at some point he had stopped calling her your Majesty.
He wondered if there was a way to amend that. She would be quick to notice any
trespass, any disrespect. Although she was far enough above him to be tolerant,
as a lioness is tolerant to a tumbling cub.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 4 2005, 07:46 PM)
/Summary
---
Nalion arrived at the castle leaning heavily on his staff and moving slowly. He
seemed to be very exhausted and his steps were staggering and slow. His brow
was furrowed and sweat glistened upon it. Accepting a helpful hand from a guard
at the gate, he motioned the mer to help him walk to his chamber.
Feeling hungry, and dying for a drink, Isidor promptly turns around and swims
back to shore. When he gets out, he's dripping wet. As he walks to the castle
to change, he sees Nalion hobbiling in. He enters the castle, changes and then
goes to look for Nalion. Back down by the entrence, perhaps...
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 05:47 PM)
"Oh, they're just....." She became lost in thought
agin. "....well...I donno, maybe memorys. I woke up on a ship 2 days ago,
not remebering anything. Shaka helped me abit, got me tied into this system. I
soon was helping Loranna and Nalion with some small tasks..."
She finished her Nix hound maet and begain on her Kwama eggs.
“Memories, you say?” Arynel asked, “You say your dreams may be memories, but
you are not certain?”
The Breton paused, arching his brow.
“So you remember nothing of your past, and seek to begin a new life here, yes?”
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:56 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 07:52 PM)
“Memories, you say?” Arynel asked, “You say your dreams
may be memories, but you are not certain?”
The Breton paused, arching his brow.
“So you remember nothing of your past, and seek to begin a new life here, yes?”
Ahjaar thought for a moment. "No." she said. "I'm not going to
tart a new life. I just going to wait untill my memory comes back. I hope
Loranna can help me with that..."
Ahjaar ordered some flin, took a sip and said "I hope if I do get my
memory back, I'll remeber that I'll belong somewhere else, and get my life back
on track."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 07:50 PM)
"I think I just received a compliment," Tris
said, smiling. "You don't want to have to kill me. Don't worry, I won't
tell you all of my secrets - I want you to sleep at night."
He kissed her eyelids, marveling at the architecture of her brow.
"Mine aren't earthshaking questions, just cheeky ones. And they can
wait."
"And I won't tell you all my five hundred years of secrets, because I don't
know if I remember them all," Barenziah smiled, opening her eyes after
Tris had finished kissing her eyelids. "I did think of something I can do
for you, regarding my stepdaughter and her designs against you and your
Ciel."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 01:49 AM)
As the guard helps Nalion to his chambers, the two pass an
absorbed-in-thought Loranna, who almost bumps into them.
"Damn, sorry ... Nalion dear, what's wrong?" Loranna says, going to
help her guard with the Breton. Her fingers glow with blue light.
Nalion glanced at Loranna and Isidor, who was just coming down the stairs, with
tired and strained looking eyes and managed a weak smile.
"It's nothing ... actually wrong with me.", he answered with a coarse
voice as if he had spoken too much. "I'm just... exhausted."
He paused for a moment.
"I fear, Loranna, your spells won't just help that much, it's not only a
physical exhaustion. I'd like to sit somewhere, though. The study seems
nearest. And if I could have a drink or something, please?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 05:45 PM)
Balryn, my lady," the captain smiled, bowing low.
"Always at your service.
"Balryn? It's most certainly a pleasure to meet you. My name is Anya, Captain
Balryn." Anya gave a bow of her own, "You simply must tell me how
your so fast though. I'm a bosmer and apperently supposed to have a natural
affinity with bows, and yet you clearly beat me in speed."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:01 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 05:56 PM)
Ahjaar thought for a moment. "No." she said. "I'm
not going to tart a new life. I just going to wait untill my memory comes back.
I hope Loranna can help me with that..."
Ahjaar ordered some flin, took a sip and said "I hope if I do get my
memory back, I'll remeber that I'll belong somewhere else, and get my life back
on track."
Arynel nodded slowly, as if considering.
“Everyone has a past, some wish to change it, others wish to relive it, and
they can do neither.” The Breton said at last, “What has been is not now, it
has passed on, and the path continues onwards. Life is always experienced at
the present moment.”
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:01 AM
Pie...it's better then skooma.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:01 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 06:57 PM)
And I won't tell you all my five hundred years of secrets,
because I don't know if I remember them all," Barenziah smiled, opening
her eyes after Tris had finished kissing her eyelids. "I did think of
something I can do for you, regarding my stepdaughter and her designs against
you and your Ciel.
Tris's face lit up. "If you could... that would be wonderful. Because
everything I try makes it worse."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 4 2005, 07:58 PM)
Nalion glanced at Loranna and Isidor, who was just coming down
the stairs, with tired and strained looking eyes and managed a weak smile.
"It's nothing ... actually wrong with me.", he answered with a coarse
voice as if he had spoken too much. "I'm just... exhausted."
He paused for a moment.
"I fear, Loranna, your spells won't just help that much, it's not only a
physical exhaustion. I'd like to sit somewhere, though. The study seems
nearest. And if I could have a drink or something, please?"
Loranna sends the guard to fetch some High Rock wine while she leads Nalion up
to the study. As they walk she whispers to him Tris told me, squeezing
his hand reassuringly.
"This is fortunate; I was hoping to talk to both of you today,"
Loranna says, as they reach the study.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 08:01 PM)
Arynel nodded slowly, as if considering.
“Everyone has a past, some wish to change it, others wish to relive it, and
they can do neither.” The Breton said at last, “What has been is not now,
it has passed on, and the path continues onwards. Life is always
experienced at the present moment.”
Ahjaar nodded and considered that thought.
"True." she said, staring into space, "True."
She took a sip of the Flin.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:03 AM
Isidor helps Nalion up to the study, with Loranna.
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:05 AM
OOC Summary:
Reichi Sari, The male Dunmer former assassin and (current) Werewolf has been
laying about the castle, doing naught of any worth mentioning, yet, that is...
----------
Reichi jolted to wakefulness in the chair he had fell asleep in. He sighed,
standing, placing a ashen hand to his forehead. With a yawn, he stood, and
wandered down the hallways of the castle, eventually wandering out of the
castle and down to the tavern.
Reichi nodded to Ahjaar and Arynel, before heading to the bar and getting
himself a mug of Sujamma. "So what you two up ta?" he asked, walking
over, and taking a sip of Sujamma.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 06:03 PM)
Ahjaar nodded and considered that thought.
"True." she said, staring into space, "True."
She took a sip of the Flin.
Arynel continued.
"Your life is the one you live," the Breton said, "It is not a
memory waiting to resurface, it is what you do this very moment. If one day you
remember your past, then it will again be a part of you, but if forever you are
unaware, then you shall say as Vivec: 'that virility is dead'."
He nodded to Reichi.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:05 AM
Shaka stood on the battlements not far from Loranna's wing,
narrowing his choice of summoners. There was really only one best choice, but
he was reluctant to ask this of him so soon. Slyvos.
On the other hand, this was no daedra summoning, so perhaps Shaka wasn't asking
the impossible. He made a decision and left word with Loranna's guards.
Whenever Slyvos felt up to it, could he get together with Shaka and Anya to lay
to rest whatever revenant was tormenting the Bosmer.
Shaka found her elfin face in his thoughts for much of the rest of the day. It
had been many years since he had let someone into his heart to this degree.
Shaka thought Ahanassi would have liked Anya; he knew the elf would have loved
Ahanassi.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 08:00 PM)
Balryn? It's most certainly a pleasure to meet you. My
name is Anya, Captain Balryn." Anya gave a bow of her own, "You
simply must tell me how your so fast though. I'm a bosmer and apperently
supposed to have a natural affinity with bows, and yet you clearly beat me in
speed.
"Perhaps over drinks at the tavern?" Balryn said, holding out his
arm.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 08:05 PM)
Arynel continued.
"Your life is the one you live," the Breton said, "It is not a
memory waiting to resurface, it is what you do this very moment. If one
day you remember your past, then it will again be a part of you, but if forever
you are unaware, then you shall say as Vivec: 'that virility is dead'."
He nodded to Reichi.
"Hi Reichi. Nothing much." Ahjaar nodded toward the wolfen. She drank
the rest of her flin, then ordered another bottle. "What have you been up
to?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 02:02 AM)
Loranna sends the guard to fetch some High Rock wine while she
leads Nalion up to the study. As they walk she whispers to him Tris told
me, squeezing his hand reassuringly.
"This is fortunate; I was hoping to talk to both of you today,"
Loranna says, as they reach the study.
Nalion nods in response to her whispered words. "Good, very good. Don't
ask me what I did, perhaps you can figure it out, though."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 02:03 AM)
Isidor helps Nalion up to the study, with Loranna.
As they arrived, he sat down on a comfortable chair and winked to Loranna and
Isidor to do likewise.
"Thank you, Isidor, that's kind of you.", the mage said in the harsh
voice that was uncomfortable to listen to. He took the glass from Isidor's hand
and took a deep swallow. It felt good against his coarse throat.
"You also wanted to speak with Isidor, Loranna?", Nalion asks as he
shifts in the chair to obtain a more comfortable position, then sagged down and
stretched out his weary feet.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 06:08 PM)
"Perhaps over drinks at the tavern?" Balryn said,
holding out his arm.
"Ha, how did you know I like my drink as much as any Nord. And I haven't
had one in a while, oddly enough." Grabbing a hold of his arm, they walked
over to the Drunken Guar.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 4 2005, 08:10 PM)
Nalion nods in response to her whispered words. "Good, very
good. Don't ask me what I did, perhaps you can figure it out, though."
As they arrived, he sat down on a comfortable chair and winked to Loranna and
Isidor to do likewise.
"Thank you, Isidor, that's kind of you.", the mage said in the harsh
voice that was uncomfortable to listen to. He took the glass from Isidor's hand
and took a deep swallow. It felt good against his coarse throat.
"You also wanted to speak with Isidor, Loranna?", Nalion asks as he
shifts in the chair to obtain a more comfortable position, then sagged down and
stretched out his weary feet.
Loranna gives Nalion a quick smile, indicating that she had an idea at least of
his labors.
"I did; Isidor, if I may be honest, you've been making some of us worried,"
Loranna says. "Please - if something is troubling you, tell us now. Your
friends are concerned."
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 08:09 PM)
Hi Reichi." Ahjaar nodded toward the wolfen. She
drank the rest of her flin, then ordered another bottle. "What have you
been up to?
"Nothin much," the dunmer admitted, taking a seat. He took a sip from
his sujamma. "Just waiting for something interesting to happen," he
said.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 4 2005, 08:13 PM)
"Nothin much," the dunmer admitted, taking a seat. He
took a sip from his sujamma. "Just waiting for something interesting to
happen," he said.
Ahjaar grinned. "Same." Her grin faded to a frown. "I had that
dream again, the one with the girl."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 08:01 PM)
Tris's face lit up. "If you could... that would be
wonderful. Because everything I try makes it worse."
"Elysana simply does not believe in forgiveness," Barenziah nodded.
"That is a closed avenue to her. But in her own way, she is a simple
creature. Let me do some investigating of my own, and I will tell you what I
intend to do before I do it. That I promise."
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 08:15 PM)
Ahjaar grinned. "Same." Her grin faded to a frown.
"I had that dream again, the one with the girl."
Reichi smirked. "I haven't heard that one," he said. "Not yet
anyways."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 07:15 PM)
Elysana simply does not believe in forgiveness,"
Barenziah nodded. "That is a closed avenue to her. But in her own
way, she is a simple creature. Let me do some investigating of my own,
and I will tell you what I intend to do before I do it. That I
promise.
"I believe you," Tris said. He shook himself. "I'm in a daze,
standing here smelling Jazbet's herbs and looking at you. I should go, before I
embarrass myself. Slap me, once, gently, so I remember to call you by your
proper title when I see you again."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 08:12 PM)
"Ha, how did you know I like my drink as much as any Nord.
And I haven't had one in a while, oddly enough." Grabbing a hold of his
arm, they walked over to the Drunken Guar.
The tavern was quite busy with Reichi, Arynel, and Ahjaar, as well as several
of the locals. The royal guard did not frequent the tavern, though some were
assigned positions along the docks.
Balryn drew up seats for them, and ordered himself a flin, "And whatever
the lady's having."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 4 2005, 08:10 PM)
Nalion nods in response to her whispered words. "Good, very
good. Don't ask me what I did, perhaps you can figure it out, though."
As they arrived, he sat down on a comfortable chair and winked to Loranna and
Isidor to do likewise.
"Thank you, Isidor, that's kind of you.", the mage said in the harsh
voice that was uncomfortable to listen to. He took the glass from Isidor's hand
and took a deep swallow. It felt good against his coarse throat.
"You also wanted to speak with Isidor, Loranna?", Nalion asks as he
shifts in the chair to obtain a more comfortable position, then sagged down and
stretched out his weary feet.
"No problem, you would have done the same for me." He winks at
Nalion.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 08:13 PM)
Loranna gives Nalion a quick smile, indicating that she had an
idea at least of his labors.
"I did; Isidor, if I may be honest, you've been making some of us
worried," Loranna says. "Please - if something is troubling
you, tell us now. Your friends are concerned."
"Nothing is troubling me, except what I've already told you. Having the
Queen here makes me feel uneasy. Having those two show offs with her, doesn't
help, in my humble opinion. I somehow think that something will happen. But, my
concerns are not what is important. What happened to Nalion is. What is
troubling you, friend?".
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 4 2005, 08:17 PM)
Reichi smirked. "I haven't heard that one," he said.
"Not yet anyways."
"Oh, that's right. Sorry."
Ahjaar drank more of her flin.
"I keep having this dream about me and a little girl, about 12ish, are
walking on a beach. All of the sudden, from the Island jungle, emerges a
dragon. It blasts fire at us, knoking us down. The dragon then hits me with
it's tail. Just before everything goes black, I see the dragon fade away, and a
man in black armor grabs the girl."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 08:21 PM)
I believe you," Tris said. He shook himself.
"I'm in a daze, standing here smelling Jazbet's herbs and looking at you.
I should go, before I embarrass myself. Slap me, once, gently, so I remember to
call you by your proper title when I see you again.
"I don't know if I can do that," Barenziah said, raising her hand,
and then laughed. "Though I do like it when you blush. I'm afraid as
generous as you've been, I have one more favor to ask of you, but hopefully it
will benefit both of us. It's about my grandson Goranthir. Goran."
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 08:21 PM)
Oh, that's right. Sorry.
Ahjaar drank more of her flin.
"I keep having this dream about me and a little girl, about 12ish, are
walking on a beach. All of the sudden, from the Island jungle, emerges a
dragon. It blasts fire at us, knoking us down. The dragon then hits me with
it's tail. Just before everything goes black, I see the dragon fade away, and a
man in black armor grabs the girl."
"Sounds like something out of a Storybook or something," Reichi said.
"Evil dragons and black armored knights steal a little girl and the Knight
in shining armor must save her, or something like that," he gave another
grin.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 4 2005, 08:24 PM)
"Sounds like something out of a Storybook or
something," Reichi said. "Evil dragons and black armored knights
steal a little girl and the Knight in shining armor must save her, or something
like that," he gave another grin.
"I don't think the dragon was real thou."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 08:21 PM)
The tavern was quite busy with Reichi, Arynel, and Ahjaar, as
well as several of the locals. The royal guard did not frequent the
tavern, though some were assigned positions along the docks.
Balryn drew up seats for them, and ordered himself a flin, "And whatever
the lady's having."
Ahjaar spies Balryn. "Who's he?" she asks Reichi.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 06:21 PM)
The tavern was quite busy with Reichi, Arynel, and Ahjaar, as
well as several of the locals. The royal guard did not frequent the tavern,
though some were assigned positions along the docks.
Balryn drew up seats for them, and ordered himself a flin, "And whatever
the lady's having."
"I'll take a mead, thank you." Turning her eyes to the captain, she
asked playfully, "So how is it the captain of the Royal Gaurd became so
good at what he does?
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 06:26 PM)
I don't think the dragon was real thou.
"Perhaps the dragon and the knight were one in the same?" Arynel
suggests, before the Breton takes a bite of slaughterfish.
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 08:26 PM)
I don't think the dragon was real thou.
Ahjaar spies Balryn pointing at Ahjaar, but she can't hear him. "Who's
he?" she asks Reichi.
"Looks like a Royal Guard...." Reichi replied, glancing at the man.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:31 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 08:26 PM)
"I'll take a mead, thank you." Turning her eyes to the
captain, she asked playfully, "So how is it the captain of the Royal Gaurd
became so good at what he does?
Balryn returned Anya's playful smile with a flirtatious grin of his own. He
certainly wasn't pretty, like Goranthir and Tris. His nose was slightly bent
from being broken. There was a scar across his forehead. It gave him a rough
kind of charm.
"I think I was good at what I do," he laughed. "And so I became
the captain of the guard. How long have you been practicing archery?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:33 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 07:23 PM)
I don't know if I can do that," Barenziah said,
raising her hand, and then laughed. "Though I do like it when you
blush. I'm afraid as generous as you've been, I have one more favor to
ask of you, but hopefully it will benefit both of us. It's about my grandson
Goranthir. Goran.
"Anything, your majesty," Tris said.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 02:21 AM)
"No problem, you would have done the same for me." He
winks at Nalion.
"Nothing is troubling me, except what I've already told you. Having the
Queen here makes me feel uneasy. Having those two show offs with her, doesn't
help, in my humble opinion. I somehow think that something will happen. But, my
concerns are not what is important. What happened to Nalion is. What is
troubling you, friend?".
"You may be right that something wil happen, Isidor. As to why the Queen
Mother is here, Loranna is the better one to ask. She's the lady of
Daruhn.", Nalion answered, his head leaned back against the chair and he
was staring at the ceiling rather than looking at Loranna or Isidor. His voice
sounded a little bit better now that his tongue and throat had enjoyed the
wine.
"As to my plights, I have been calling for help.", he lowered his
head and looked at Isidor, his gaze still exhausted, but the intent that the
mage would not like to talk about it further clearly visible. "I fear I
cannot say more at this time."
He paused for the blink of an eye.
"Rest assured though. I will recover."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 08:28 PM)
"Perhaps the dragon and the knight were one in the
same?" Arynel suggests, before the Breton takes a bite of
slaughterfish.
"He couldn't be a dragon, could he?"
Ahjaar finished her flin. "I don't think he was. Maybe the dragon was an
Illusion...."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 06:37 PM)
He couldn't be a dragon, could he?
Ahjaar finished her flin. "I don't think he was. Maybe the dragon was an
Illusion...."
"Most dragons are illusions," Arynel said, "but so are most
men."
The Breton took another bite of slaughterfish.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 08:38 PM)
Most dragons are illusions," Arynel said, "but
so are most men.
The Breton took another bite of slaughterfish.
Ahjaar thought about that. "I donno..."
"But what about the little girl? Why would it want her?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 06:40 PM)
Ahjaar thought about that. "I donno..."
"But what about the little girl? Why would it want her?"
"Why would anyone want a little girl?" Arynel asked, "To steal
or to keep? To take captive or protect? Do you know which?"
The Breton ate a third piece of slaughterish.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 4 2005, 08:37 PM)
"You may be right that something wil happen, Isidor. As to
why the Queen Mother is here, Loranna is the better one to ask. She's the lady
of Daruhn.", Nalion answered, his head leaned back against the chair and
he was staring at the ceiling rather than looking at Loranna or Isidor. His
voice sounded a little bit better now that his tongue and throat had enjoyed
the wine.
"As to my plights, I have been calling for help.", he lowered his
head and looked at Isidor, his gaze still exhausted, but the intent that the
mage would not like to talk about it further clearly visible. "I fear I
cannot say more at this time."
He paused for the blink of an eye.
"Rest assured though. I will recover."
"The Queen's purpose is pretty straightforward; she's looking to garner
support for the throne," Loranna says. "She's asked for Ald Raathim's
allegiance, has offered us aid in becoming bigger and more prosperous and in
protecting us from our enemies, aid she says the House cannot provide."
She pauses for a brief moment. "I've spoken with Tris and Arynel and Shaka
already; their general consensus is that we might as well. Kallen feels it's the
prudent thing to do - the throne would be a terrible enemy if angered. And ...
well, despite my feelings for Helseth, I am thinking it's the right idea all
around. But I wanted to at least ask my friends' opinions on the matter, hear
their objections if any."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 08:33 PM)
"Anything, your majesty," Tris said.
"He wishes to be an adventurer," Barenziah said. "His mother and
father are, of course, quite against it. I was as well. But the truth is that
he may never assume a throne. Reman has a younger brother who is next in
succession in Firsthold, and Helseth may yet have children. So, he should do
what he can to be happy and learn how to earn a living for himself. If he does
inherit one of the kingdoms, it will still be invaluable experience -- more
valuable I think that the arts of statecraft I taught Helseth and Morgiah -- to
know what life is truly like outside the palaces.
"I think he can be a useful ally to you, once he has more experience.
Would you consider bringing him with you, and helping him become the kind of
man he wants to be?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:43 AM
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 08:42 PM)
The Queen's purpose is pretty straightforward; she's
looking to garner support for the throne," Loranna says. "She's
asked for Ald Raathim's allegiance, has offered us aid in becoming bigger and
more prosperous and in protecting us from our enemies, aid she says the House
cannot provide.
She pauses for a brief moment. "I've spoken with Tris and Arynel and
Shaka already; their general consensus is that we might as well. Kallen
feels it's the prudent thing to do - the throne would be a terrible enemy if
angered. And ... well, despite my feelings for Helseth, I am thinking
it's the right idea all around. But I wanted to at least ask my friends'
opinions on the matter, hear their objections if any."
"Why should you? She's asking you to blindly swear alliegence to her, and
her dying son. Are you really going to swear fealty to an all but dead king,
and his coniving mother?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 4 2005, 08:42 PM)
Why would anyone want a little girl?" Arynel
asked, "To steal or to keep? To take captive or protect? Do
you know which?
The Breton ate a third piece of slaughterish.
Ahjaar thought for a moment. "I don't know.... I guess both.."
Ahjaar was very confused at this time. Arynel obviously liked to speak
in riddles.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 06:46 PM)
Ahjaar thought for a moment. "I don't know.... I guess
both.."
Ahjaar was very confused at this time. Arynel liked to speak in riddles.
"I will not claim to know the answer," Arynel said, "my skills
at dream interpretation are lacking."
The Breton ate another piece of slaughterfish.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 07:43 PM)
"He wishes to be an adventurer," Barenziah said.
"His mother and father are, of course, quite against it. I was as
well. But the truth is that he may never assume a throne. Reman has
a younger brother who is next in succession in Firsthold, and Helseth may yet
have children. So, he should do what he can to be happy and learn how to
earn a living for himself. If he does inherit one of the kingdoms, it
will still be invaluable experience -- more valuable I think that the arts of
statecraft I taught Helseth and Morgiah -- to know what life is truly like
outside the palaces.
"I think he can be a useful ally to you, once he has more
experience. Would you consider bringing him with you, and helping him
become the kind of man he wants to be?"
Tris didn't answer her question immediately.
"Your majesty, you're coming near, there, to one of those questions I
didn't ask. Except that I think I may ask this one, in the faith that if you
find it too offensive you will simply pretend not to hear me. Why is it that
his majesty Helseth hasn't married? If I may say so, marriage suits her majesty
Elysana; and... it seems it would be good to have one person, at least, at his
back. Although there he is fortunate in his mother."
He bowed.
"Goranthir has spoken to me of this already. I like him - perhaps a little
too much. I think he'll make as good an adventurer as I did when I was sixteen,
which is to say, it will be a miracle if he doesn't get himself killed. And his
mother has a very fearsome reputation. I'm worried that we would devote too
many resources to his protection."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:50 AM
Ahjaar looked over at the Wolfen. "Whats wrong, Reichi?
You've been quite..."
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 08:50 PM)
Ahjaar looked over at the Wolfen. "Whats wrong, Reichi?
You've been quite..."
"Oh, nothing," Reichi said. "Just contemplating the dream,"
he shrugged. "That, and i can't much compete with Arynel's silver
tongue."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 4 2005, 08:53 PM)
Oh, nothing," Reichi said. "Just contemplating
the dream," he shrugged. "That, and i can't much compete with
Arynel's silver tongue.
Ahjaar smiled. "Yes, no one can compete with him."
She qot up and streched.
"So after lunch, where are you two of to? I think I'll try to contact
Loranna. See if she can fix me up." She tapped her head.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 02:42 AM)
The Queen's purpose is pretty straightforward; she's
looking to garner support for the throne," Loranna says. "She's
asked for Ald Raathim's allegiance, has offered us aid in becoming bigger and
more prosperous and in protecting us from our enemies, aid she says the House
cannot provide.
She pauses for a brief moment. "I've spoken with Tris and Arynel and
Shaka already; their general consensus is that we might as well. Kallen
feels it's the prudent thing to do - the throne would be a terrible enemy if
angered. And ... well, despite my feelings for Helseth, I am thinking
it's the right idea all around. But I wanted to at least ask my friends'
opinions on the matter, hear their objections if any."
"You're asking a smith's son to give advice on politics?", Nalion
asked, only half in jest, then nodded and tried to sort his mind. He was still
strained, and it took him a while to focus properly. Furrowing his brow and
unconsiously moving his hand through his brown hair, he began to speak.
"An alliance with the royal court of Morrowind? This may be an opportunity
indeed. Yet be careful to whom you pledge your loyalty, Loranna, though this is
not an advice against Barenziah or Helseth."
"I know I can be blunt to you, Loranna, so I'll just tell you what I
think. Helping Ald Raathim prosper is a good thing, and appropriate protection
seems to be helpful. Remember though, that the one who has soldiers in a
district can enact power in that district, too. There are also some other
things you could perhaps ask from Barenziah for your support of the king. Your
title and your and Slyvos's claim to Daruhn could benefit from being officially
sanctioned by the court, and not by House Dres only."
Nalion paused in thought, tipping a finger at his lips.
"Consider though, that not all House Dres might be happy upon this
decision. You could speak to her also about the more economical problems. Taxes
and tolls for example. I'm not good in giving advice to political issues, but I
can at least tell you of my thoughts. I am undecided, yet perhaps, on the long
run, siding with the royal court might not be the worst idea. I know too few
about the details and motives..."
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 08:55 PM)
Ahjaar smiled. "Yes, no one can compete with him."
She qot up and streched.
"So after lunch, where are you two of to? I think I'll try to contact
Loranna. See if she can fix me up." She tapped her head.
Reichi shrugged. "Wherever my feet take me i suspose," he said, and
took a swig of his Sujamma.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 08:49 PM)
Tris didn't answer her question immediately.
"Your majesty, you're coming near, there, to one of those questions I
didn't ask. Except that I think I may ask this one, in the faith that if you
find it too offensive you will simply pretend not to hear me. Why is it that
his majesty Helseth hasn't married? If I may say so, marriage suits her
majesty Elysana; and... it seems it would be good to have one person, at
least, at his back. Although there he is fortunate in his mother."
He bowed.
"Goranthir has spoken to me of this already. I like him - perhaps a little
too much. I think he'll make as good an adventurer as I did when I was sixteen,
which is to say, it will be a miracle if he doesn't get himself killed. And his
mother has a very fearsome reputation. I'm worried that we would devote too
many resources to his protection."
"Helseth hasn't married," Barenziah smiled. "Because it does not
suit him to. If he marries the daughter of one of the Houses, it will alienate
the other Houses. If he marries an outlander, he will be perceived as even more
of an outlander than ever. There is no good strategic reason for him having a
wife now, at least until there is an intelligent alliance to be had ..."
She paused for a moment, considering Tris's second statement, and the smile
left her face.
"Discussing the possible death of any member of my family, even
hypothetically, is not very pleasant," Barenziah said, looking Tris in the
eyes. "Life in the palace, however, is not as safe as it may seem on the
outside. We could hide him away behind thick walls, and he would still be the target
for an assassin. Away from Firsthold, however, he is completely unknown. I
would not burden you with him if I thought it would be too great to bear. On
his own, though, at fifteen, after a completely spoiled life in Reman's court,
he ran away, and travelled penniless across the continent. I think he has more
survival instinct in him that it would seem."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 4 2005, 08:58 PM)
Reichi shrugged. "Wherever my feet take me i suspose,"
he said, and took a swig of his Sujamma.
"The lazy life, eh?" She smiled. "Maybe I'll wait on that memory
restoration thing..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 06:31 PM)
Balryn returned Anya's playful smile with a flirtatious grin of
his own. He certainly wasn't pretty, like Goranthir and Tris. His
nose was slightly bent from being broken. There was a scar across his
forehead. It gave him a rough kind of charm.
"I think I was good at what I do," he laughed. "And so I became
the captain of the guard. How long have you been practicing
archery?"
"You'd hate me if you knew the answer to that." Leaning back, she
commented, "So no harrowing tales eh, you just simply are. You're men seem
to look up to you though.
"As for me, I've only actively practiced it in the last three weeks,
actually. I've studied on and off fo the past seven years, I was taught in all
manners of weaponry. My teacher believed in mastering one, but still being
excellent in others so you could defend yourself no matter what, bow included.
Though I hardly call myself a master of anything. It was only recently that I
took the bow up as an actual weaponry profession.
"Surely the captain of the Royal Gaurd has seen some interesting things,
especially in the service of the Queen Mother?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 07:59 PM)
Helseth hasn't married," Barenziah smiled.
"Because it does not suit him to. If he marries the daughter of one
of the Houses, it will alienate the other Houses. If he marries an
outlander, he will be perceived as even more of an outlander than ever.
There is no good strategic reason for him having a wife now, at least until
there is an intelligent alliance to be had ...
She paused for a moment, considering Tris's second statement, and the smile
left her face.
"Discussing the possible death of any member of my family, even
hypothetically, is not very pleasant," Barenziah said, looking Tris in the
eyes. "Life in the palace, however, is not as safe as it may seem on the
outside. We could hide him away behind thick walls, and he would still be
the target for an assassin. Away from Firsthold, however, he is
completely unknown. I would not burden you with him if I thought it would
be too great to bear. On his own, though, at fifteen, after a completely
spoiled life in Reman's court, he ran away, and travelled penniless across the
continent. I think he has more survival instinct in him that it would
seem."
Tris bowed again.
"I know I'm not being pleasant," he said. "But I need to know
that Loranna and her people won't be marked by the Morag Tong, or cursed by
necromancers, should the worst come to the worst. If he goes with us, he has to
be one of us, not Prince Goranthir, second in line to the throne of Firsthold,
son of Morgiah the Dark Queen."
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 09:00 PM)
The lazy life, eh?" She smiled. "Maybe I'll wait
on that memory restoration thing...
Reichi nodded, taking yet another sip of Sujamma. "Your choice i suspose,
it'll come back naturally sooner or later. I think. I don't know much about
these sorts of things."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 4 2005, 09:05 PM)
Reichi nodded, taking yet another sip of Sujamma. "Your
choice i suspose, it'll come back naturally sooner or later. I think. I don't
know much about these sorts of things."
Ahjaar sat back down. "There'snothing for me to do, so I might as well
stay here."
She ordered another filn. "How'd the feast go? Where you there?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 4 2005, 08:46 PM)
Why should you? She's asking you to blindly swear
alliegence to her, and her dying son. Are you really going to swear fealty to
an all but dead king, and his coniving mother?
"Barenziah is confident that her son will live," Loranna tells
Isidor. "I'm inclined to believe her; I saw the look in her eyes when she
told me. She has an ace up her sleeve somewhere regarding that."
She frowns a little, listening to Nalion.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 4 2005, 08:57 PM)
"You're asking a smith's son to give advice on
politics?", Nalion asked, only half in jest, then nodded and tried to sort
his mind. He was still strained, and it took him a while to focus properly.
Furrowing his brow and unconsiously moving his hand through his brown hair, he
began to speak.
"An alliance with the royal court of Morrowind? This may be an opportunity
indeed. Yet be careful to whom you pledge your loyalty, Loranna, though this is
not an advice against Barenziah or Helseth."
"I know I can be blunt to you, Loranna, so I'll just tell you what I
think. Helping Ald Raathim prosper is a good thing, and appropriate protection
seems to be helpful. Remember though, that the one who has soldiers in a
district can enact power in that district, too. There are also some other
things you could perhaps ask from Barenziah for your support of the king. Your
title and your and Slyvos's claim to Daruhn could benefit from being officially
sanctioned by the court, and not by House Dres only."
Nalion paused in thought, tipping a finger at his lips.
"Consider though, that not all House Dres might be happy upon this
decision. You could speak to her also about the more economical problems. Taxes
and tolls for example. I'm not good in giving advice to political issues, but I
can at least tell you of my thoughts. I am undecided, yet perhaps, on the long
run, siding with the royal court might not be the worst idea. I know too few
about the details and motives..."
"I'm asking because I know I don't always consider every angle,"
Loranna says, her frown turning to a quick grin.
"Not all of House Dres is happy with me as it is, already; I'm strongly
suspicious that our assassins of last week ultimately took their orders from
members in the House. You bring up good points that I'll consider, Nalion
..."
"I'll be open right now; I've met Helseth, I've seen a bit of the dungeons
he keeps, and he's not my favorite person. But I've also met his step sister,
and I know just enough about politics to guess at the upbringing they must have
had. Sadly, finding good, caring people in high positions is a bit of a
rarity."
"Also on my mind is that Lord Minsero, one of the more conservative of
Dres nobles, has recently given his ear to Her Majesty's entreaties. The House
as a whoe, I don't know yet where exactly it stands, but I do know that accept
or reject, I'm still the odd woman out in Dres territory. I'm not changing my
stance on slavery in my domain and that alone is enough to earn me emnity, even
if I were to say no."
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 09:08 PM)
Ahjaar sat back down. "There'snothing for me to do, so I
might as well stay here."
She ordered another filn. "How'd the feast go? Where you there?"
"Yeah, it was interesting. Some people...bodly...voiced their
opinions of the queen," Reichi explained. "And there was this
exquisite cake. It was made opposite of a normal cake. It was several layers
high, Each layer bigger than the last."
"Damn tasty too."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 4 2005, 09:11 PM)
"Yeah, it was interesting. Some
people...bodly...voiced their opinions of the queen," Reichi explained.
"And there was this exquisite cake. It was made opposite of a normal cake.
It was several layers high, Each layer bigger than the last."
"Damn tasty too."
"Glad you enjoyed it." Ahjaar drank more of her filn.
"This filn is so good." She mumbled to herself.
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 09:12 PM)
"Glad you enjoyed it." Ahjaar drank more of her filn.
"This filn is so good." She mumbled to herself.
"Just don't drink too much, never does any good to have a drunken Khajiit
stumbling about," Reichi said.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 09:09 PM)
Barenziah is confident that her son will live,"
Loranna tells Isidor. "I'm inclined to believe her; I saw the look
in her eyes when she told me. She has an ace up her sleeve somewhere
regarding that.
"Somehow, I don't believe her. And what is she offering you, besides
"protection" and "increased trade traffic"? Some more
merchants? Armed forces? A fighters guild? She can not do as much as she thinks
she can, I think."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:19 AM
Captain Cyndarius Colla stood, yawned, and clapped the shoulder
of his huge orc sergeant. "Well, I'm falling asleep in my chair, so I'm
off to bed," he declaired to the room. The common room was quite full of
soldiers, as it had been late into every evening, recently.
Cyndarius waved a broad hand to the chorus of "goodnights" and left
the crowd of sleepy soldiers. The men of the 103rd Imperial Legion had been
staying up later and later, lately, in an attempt to avoid the nightly
hauntings by old, dead, friends and enemies. The wear was starting to show on
their faces.
Captain Cyndarius, on the other hand, just couldn't resist a room crowded with
conversation. Tonight he'd overdone it a bit, though. His room was at the very
top of the Freetown Barracks tower, and he thought there were more steps to the
spiral staircase than usual.
Halfway up he was hailed by Merey, his old friend and company Lieutenant.
"Wait a [censored] moment, Captain, if you would," he said, with his
usual foulmouthed charm.
Cydarius stopped, yawned again, and waited for the wirey man to catch up with
him.
"I feel like a bloody [censored] catching you on the stairs like this,
Sir, but... well [censored]... I don't want the rest of the company thinking
I'm some kind of [censored] or something."
Cyndarius smiled and stifled another yawn. "Don't worry, Merey. That
secret's safe with me."
"Oh, if you were any wittier, Sir, I'd just have to [censored] your
[censored] [censored] right here. Seriously. I need a word with you... about...
you know... these ghosts."
Cyndarius's look turned a bit more grim. He'd had many reports from his men
about ghosts lately, although he'd not seen a single one, himself.
"It is true, Sir, that you ain't seen [censored] nor [censored] of a
ghost, so far?"
"So far," said Cyndarius.
"Well, you see... it's like this, then. I'm starting to [censored] fall
asleep at my [censored] duties during the day, I'm so bothered by a couple of
these [censored] spooks at night... You truly haven't been bothered,
Sir?"
"Truly," said Cyndarius.
"[censored] figures... Anyway, Sir, that bein' the [censored] case and
all... I was wondering..." Here the man faltered.
"Merey, if you'd like to sleep in my quarters tonight, you're welcome. I
think I can find room for you."
The look on the man's rough face relaxed noticably. "And you won't think
I'm some sort of [censored] [censored]?"
Cyndarius smiled. "Of course not! I don't know what's going on with the
ghost problem, but it's obviously getting serious. And I won't think you're
a... what you said. Now, go get your bedclothes and bring them on up. It's
fine, I promise."
"Thank you Sir," Merey said, hurrying to his own room to gather his
blankets.
Cyndarius watched him go, then headed up the last of the stairs to his room.
A few minutes later, Cyndarius answered Merey's quiet knock on his door, and
opened it wide for the still embarrassed man.
"I think there's some room over there," Cyndarius said as Merey's jaw
fell open in disbelief.
Every inch of floor in the Captain's quarters was covered with blankets and
men. There were three soldiers from fourth squad laid out just inside the door,
and over there was Sergeant Kalm, looking ridiculous in a Dunmer-made robe.
Half of seventh squad seemed to already be asleep by the windows, and the
near-feral Bosmer nicknamed Spooky was curled up on the foot of Cyndarius's own
bed like a cat. A couple of the company's Dunmer parrapton shock troops were
making their evening prayers in the corner, and, taking up far more space than
was fair, the terrifyingly ugly Orc sergeant Gruznob was just smoothing out his
covers by the fireplace.
As Cyndarius closed the door behind the still-staring Merey, he whispered,
grinning widely, "Your secret is safe with me."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 03:09 AM)
Barenziah is confident that her son will live,"
Loranna tells Isidor. "I'm inclined to believe her; I saw the look
in her eyes when she told me. She has an ace up her sleeve somewhere
regarding that.
She frowns a little, listening to Nalion.
"I'm asking because I know I don't always consider every angle,"
Loranna says, her frown turning to a quick grin.
"Not all of House Dres is happy with me as it is, already; I'm strongly
suspicious that our assassins of last week ultimately took their orders from
members in the House. You bring up good points that I'll consider, Nalion
..."
"I'll be open right now; I've met Helseth, I've seen a bit of the dungeons
he keeps, and he's not my favorite person. But I've also met his step
sister, and I know just enough about politics to guess at the upbringing they
must have had. Sadly, finding good, caring people in high positions is a
bit of a rarity."
"Also on my mind is that Lord Minsero, one of the more conservative of
Dres nobles, has recently given his ear to Her Majesty's entreaties. The
House as a whoe, I don't know yet where exactly it stands, but I do know that
accept or reject, I'm still the odd woman out in Dres territory. I'm not
changing my stance on slavery in my domain and that alone is enough to earn me
emnity, even if I were to say no."
"Remeber that I also have met Helseth and seen his dungeons, Loranna.
Honestly, I do not trust Helseth fully, though in the end at Ebonheart, he has
given us his legions to fight the Azurites. To say the truth though, he did not
have much choice then.", Nalion replied to his friend.
"You bring up a good point though. Minsero has an agreement with
Barenziah, it seems. This may be a good sign. Mark me again, I am not the one
who is fit to give proper advice on the game called 'politics', yet I say that
an alliance with the royal court, based upon mutual cooperation, is perhaps the
way that has most merit in the end."
QUOTE(Stargazey)
Somehow, I don't believe her. And what is she offering
you, besides "protection" and "increased trade traffic"?
Some more merchants? Armed forces? A fighters guild? She can not do as much as
she thinks she can, I think.
"I've heard and read stories about Barenziah. She seems very capable to
me. She has held such a crucial position for at least four centuries. In
politics, this may well be a sign that she knows what she can do and what not.
And most of all, that she still holds authority."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 09:05 PM)
Tris bowed again.
"I know I'm not being pleasant," he said. "But I need to
know that Loranna and her people won't be marked by the Morag Tong, or cursed
by necromancers, should the worst come to the worst. If he goes with us, he has
to be one of us, not Prince Goranthir, second in line to the throne of Firsthold,
son of Morgiah the Dark Queen."
"He wouldn't want to be called Prince or treated as one," Barenziah
smiled. "I told you, he only wants to be an adventurer. The only enemies
he has are all in Firsthold. And there, yes, there are plenty, and he would be
easily recognized."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 4 2005, 09:16 PM)
"Just don't drink too much, never does any good to have a
drunken Khajiit stumbling about," Reichi said.
She held up the bottle. "Last one, promise."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 08:21 PM)
He wouldn't want to be called Prince or treated as
one," Barenziah smiled. "I told you, he only wants to be an
adventurer. The only enemies he has are all in Firsthold. And
there, yes, there are plenty, and he would be easily recognized.
"That wasn't what I asked, your majesty," Tris said. "I want
your word - well, not your word, I trust you without it and in any case it
wouldn't bind you unless you meant to keep it - I want to know that, if need
be, you will protect this company from the wrath of your daughter and your
son-in-law. And I will tell you, because I love you, that while I breathe, that
boy will breathe too.
"If I didn't fight as hard as I could for my company, would you trust me
to protect him?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 4 2005, 09:05 PM)
"You'd hate me if you knew the answer to that."
Leaning back, she commented, "So no harrowing tales eh, you just simply
are. You're men seem to look up to you though.
"As for me, I've only actively practiced it in the last three weeks,
actually. I've studied on and off fo the past seven years, I was taught in all
manners of weaponry. My teacher believed in mastering one, but still being
excellent in others so you could defend yourself no matter what, bow included.
Though I hardly call myself a master of anything. It was only recently that I
took the bow up as an actual weaponry profession.
"Surely the captain of the Royal Gaurd has seen some interesting things,
especially in the service of the Queen Mother?"
"Three weeks," the captain groaned. "I need another drink."
After he had drained that, he sighed. "Well, I fought in the Blue Dawn,
that was pretty exciting ..."
He goes on to tell tales of great heroism, but in a modest fashion suggesting
they are more or less true.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:29 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 4 2005, 09:20 PM)
"Remeber that I also have met Helseth and seen his
dungeons, Loranna. Honestly, I do not trust Helseth fully, though in the end at
Ebonheart, he has given us his legions to fight the Azurites. To say the truth
though, he did not have much choice then.", Nalion replied to his friend.
"You bring up a good point though. Minsero has an agreement with
Barenziah, it seems. This may be a good sign. Mark me again, I am not the one
who is fit to give proper advice on the game called 'politics', yet I say that
an alliance with the royal court, based upon mutual cooperation, is perhaps the
way that has most merit in the end."
QUOTE(Stargazey)
Somehow, I don't believe her. And what is she offering
you, besides "protection" and "increased trade traffic"?
Some more merchants? Armed forces? A fighters guild? She can not do as much as
she thinks she can, I think.
"I've heard and read stories about Barenziah. She seems very capable to
me. She has held such a crucial position for at least four centuries. In
politics, this may well be a sign that she knows what she can do and what not.
And most of all, that she still holds authority."
"Oh, if Helseth could have stopped the Azurites without us he would
have," Loranna agrees. "He did call us all brigands, every last one
of us, after all. Though I also admit, far as I am concerned, he had every
right to be sour."
"Isidor ... forgive my saying this, but it's really starting to sound like
you bear a personal grudge against the Queen," Loranna says. "Is
there a specific reason why she's earned your ire?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 09:27 PM)
"That wasn't what I asked, your majesty," Tris
said. "I want your word - well, not your word, I trust you without it and
in any case it wouldn't bind you unless you meant to keep it - I want to know
that, if need be, you will protect this company from the wrath of your daughter
and your son-in-law. And I will tell you, because I love you, that while I
breathe, that boy will breathe too.
"If I didn't fight as hard as I could for my company, would you trust me
to protect him?"
"Oh, I misunderstood what you feared," Barenziah laughed.
"Morgiah and Reman have trusted Goranthir's life and education to me. I
will simply tell them that I found a responsible, cautious, and wise old tutor
to guide him gently into the ways of adventuring. If ..." Barenziah's
smile melted away again. "If something happens to him, you and your
company will have nothing to fear. But I would destroy whoever harms him before
my daughter and son-in-law even have a chance."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 09:29 PM)
I've heard and read stories about Barenziah. She seems
very capable to me. She has held such a crucial position for at least four
centuries. In politics, this may well be a sign that she knows what she can do
and what not. And most of all, that she still holds authority.
QUOTE(Lor)
Oh, if Helseth could have stopped the Azurites without us
he would have," Loranna agrees. "He did call us all brigands,
every last one of us, after all. Though I also admit, far as I am
concerned, he had every right to be sour.
"Isidor ... forgive my saying this, but it's really starting to sound like
you bear a personal grudge against the Queen," Loranna says.
"Is there a specific reason why she's earned your ire?"
"Quite the oppisite, m'lady. I respect her, very much so, but, I think she
means to trick you here, to get the most she can, whilst giving up the
least."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 07:27 PM)
Three weeks," the captain groaned. "I need
another drink.
After he had drained that, he sighed. "Well, I fought in the Blue Dawn,
that was pretty exciting ..."
He goes on to tell tales of great heroism, but in a modest fashion suggesting
they are more or less true.
"Like I said. But it's not as bad as it sounds, seven years is a long
time, compartively speaking."
She lifted her drink and sipped it as he told his tales, which were exciting
despite the modest way they were presented.
"Blue Dawn..." she said in a barely audible whisper, her own memories
of it coming back too. I didn't leave you...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 08:32 PM)
Oh, I misunderstood what you feared," Barenziah
laughed. "Morgiah and Reman have trusted Goranthir's life and education to
me. I will simply tell them that I found a responsible, cautious, and
wise old tutor to guide him gently into the ways of adventuring. If
..." Barenziah's smile melted away again. "If something happens to
him, you and your company will have nothing to fear. But I would destroy
whoever harms him before my daughter and son-in-law even have a chance.
"It won't come to that," Tris said. "I can be very stubborn,
when it comes to protecting the people I love."
If Barenziah knew about Ciel, she had to know that already. Although Barenziah
almost certainly didn't know that Tris's stubbornness had caused the recent
upheavals in the spirit world.
"Shall we go and tell him, your majesty?" Tris asked, offering her
his arm.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:45 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 4 2005, 09:39 PM)
It won't come to that," Tris said. "I can
be very stubborn, when it comes to protecting the people I love.
If Barenziah knew about Ciel, she had to know that already. Although Barenziah
almost certainly didn't know that Tris's stubbornness had caused the recent
upheavals in the spirit world.
"Shall we go and tell him, your majesty?" Tris asked, offering
her his arm.
Barenziah took his arm and then stopped. "Perhaps it would be better if
you talked to your compatriots without me being there. I trust you to be honest
with me about your concerns ... but if there was any objection to him joining,
I'd rather have that settled before telling him. I'd hate to break his heart
..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:51 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 4 2005, 08:45 PM)
Barenziah took his arm and then stopped. "Perhaps it
would be better if you talked to your compatriots without me being there.
I trust you to be honest with me about your concerns ... but if there was any
objection to him joining, I'd rather have that settled before telling
him. I'd hate to break his heart ..."
"Ah, you mistake the way we do things around here," Tris said,
laughing. "I wasn't going to ask. It's not as if anyone else has
some divine mandate for being here; he came and he's here, so he's meant to be
here, that's the way it works."
He glanced to be sure no one was looking, then kissed her cheek.
"In fact, if he wanted to come, there's no real way I could have stopped
him."
He went to find Goranthir, to give him the news.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 4 2005, 09:34 PM)
Quite the oppisite, m'lady. I respect her, very much so,
but, I think she means to trick you here, to get the most she can, whilst
giving up the least.
"I was under the impression," Loranna says with a raised eyebrow and
a slight grin, "that all politics was like that. Of course she's looking
to gain as much as she can - and to be honest, so am I, now that I've talked
with everyone."
She sighs. "I still intend to think this over some more, and I am making
note of your comments Isidor, believe me. I like the Queen a great deal, I feel
at heart she has an adventurer's soul like we do, but I'm trying to remember
she didn't get where she is now by being naive. It would only be curteous for
me to avoid naivate as well, in dealing with her."
She finally takes a sip of her wine. "Thank you both for being candid,"
she says.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:28 AM
Ahjaar finished her Filn. "Well, I'm going for another
swim."
She payed the bartender, and got up to leave.
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:33 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 10:28 PM)
Ahjaar finished her Filn. "Well, I'm going for another
swim."
She payed the bartender, and got up to leave.
"Mind if i join you?" Reichi asked, standing as well. "Nothin'
else to do."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 4 2005, 10:33 PM)
Mind if i join you?" Reichi asked, standing as well.
"Nothin' else to do.
"Mph, nothing's stopping you." She smiled.
"First I'm going to pick up a few potions of under water breathing."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 4 2005, 06:05 PM)
I was under the impression," Loranna says with a
raised eyebrow and a slight grin, "that all politics was like that.
Of course she's looking to gain as much as she can - and to be honest, so am I,
now that I've talked with everyone.
She sighs. "I still intend to think this over some more, and I am
making note of your comments Isidor, believe me. I like the Queen a great
deal, I feel at heart she has an adventurer's soul like we do, but I'm trying
to remember she didn't get where she is now by being naive. It would only
be curteous for me to avoid naivate as well, in dealing with her."
She finally takes a sip of her wine. "Thank you both for being
candid," she says.
"Don't do it." said a voice from the doorway. There stood Falco with
a look of concern opn his face. "She wants you to swear loyalty to her and
the throne above the empire. The empire! Don't you see? She's plotting
something. Something big... I must implore you to reconsider. All through her
life she has been adept at weaseling into places of power. Why should this be
any different? She's sing you Loranna just like all monarchs. They don't care
about who they must step on to get what they want. Don't ever side swear an
oath of loyalty to her above the empire. For if she ever tries anything you
will be under oath to help[ and defend her. So please do not ever side with
her, she's a plotter and she has some kind of ultierier motive for asking for
your unwavering support." Falco turned and left without waiting for a
reply.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 4 2005, 10:36 PM)
"Don't do it." said a voice from the doorway. There
stood Falco with a look of concern opn his face. "She wants you to swear
loyalty to her and the throne above the empire. The empire! Don't you see?
She's plotting something. Something big... I must implore you to reconsider.
All through her life she has been adept at weaseling into places of power. Why
should this be any different? She's sing you Loranna just like all monarchs.
They don't care about who they must step on to get what they want. Don't ever
side swear an oath of loyalty to her above the empire. For if she ever tries
anything you will be under oath to help[ and defend her. So please do not ever
side with her, she's a plotter and she has some kind of ultierier motive
for asking for your unwavering support." Falco turned and left without
waiting for a reply.
Isidor turned to Loranna with a bemused look on his face. "What he
said". He winked, his blue eyes twinkiling slightly. "Be wary of her,
that's all I ask.
G'night." he shook Nalion's hand, and though he knew it was probably not
appropriate, he hugged Loranna, then walked out, shutting the door behind him.
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:40 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 10:35 PM)
"Mph, nothing's stopping you." She smiled.
"First I'm going to pick up a few potions of under water breathing."
Reichi nodded, and headed off to the beach. The Dunmer stripped of his
clothing, save for his ring and collar, and dove into the water, swimming
underwater for a few momets before surfacing.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 4 2005, 10:40 PM)
Reichi nodded, and headed off to the beach. The Dunmer stripped
of his clothing, save for his ring and collar, and dove into the water,
swimming underwater for a few momets before surfacing.
Ahjaar returned with two bottles of Water Breathing. She stripped down to her
under shirt and Under pants and dove in. "Here." she said, giving on
eof the potions to Reichi.
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:50 AM
Reichi snatched the potion, and downed its contents, before
tossing the bottle back to Ahjaar and disappearing under the water. Under the
water he caught sight of multple wrecked ships. The ships from the Blue Dawn
when Azurites had mounted a defense against Ald Raathim. The ships were empty
of anything of value, but still good to explore.
He swum towards and into one, keeping track of how many secounds of
Water-breathing he had left.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:53 AM
Ahjaar drank her potion, then went to explore the nearby reef.
She saw dozens of varietys of colorful fish, swimming around in the clear
waters.
There was a big crack in the ocean rock bed, the crevais went down along ways,
the bottom hidden in darkness. She saw somthing glint in the sun.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:09 AM
While he waited to hear yea or nay from Slyvos, Shaka walked to
a place he had not yet explored in Ald Raathim: an Imperial chapel.
This particular chapel was the smallest he had seen, not even staffed
full-time. Shaka was alone as he sat cross-legged on the wooden floor, facing a
bare altar. It was serene somehow, cool and dark.
What am I trying to accomplish, thought Shaka. I don't even know if Anya wants
to face her demons today. If Slyvos will even agree to it.
I don't even know that anyone's listening here.
He thought for a moment on Barenziah's grandson, who seemed to hold promise in
his lack of pretension. The officers just keep getting younger every year, he
thought with detachment.
He thought of Loranna, with whom he had joked and attempted to flirt, in his
own clumsy way, and fought beside, healed and been healed by. Shaka felt
differently these days about the Lady. As with Vendama, it was best to stop
playing the courtier in the end, and just be oneself. He no longer envied
Slyvos his love, whatever fate held for Shaka.
We're all just scribs in the hive of a billion scribs anyway, he thought. What
matter if that scrib were fulfilled or not? Plenty more where that one came
from.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:14 AM
Ahjaar looked at the thing shining in the crack. It was on a
legde of some sort, about 25 feet down.
She swam down about 13 feet, but had to go back up. The presure was too much.
She tryed again. And again. And again.
Finally she got close enough to see what it was, an Amulet.
She dove down one more time, grabbed the amulet, and swam to the surface as
fast as she could.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Today, 07:16 AM
Summary:
Dastril is sitting at the harbour, wondering at the beauty of the world..
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 07:18 AM
Goranthir was in the center of a group of two dozen farmers,
armed with swords they had left over from the Blue Dawn, who in turn were
surrounding six alit. The beasts were staring dumbly at the peasants, their
mouths opening and closing as if tasting the air.
"They’re been preying on our guar," one of the peasants snarled.
"I told them they mustn’t do that," Goranthir said calmly. "They
don’t like the flavor. They’d rather be in the woods, eating scribs, but
they’ve been chased out by all the Nords who are settling that area."
"Blaming the Nords, are you?"
"No, no, not at all, there’s room for all," Goranthir shook his head.
"Here’s what I suggest --"
"Here’s what I suggest -- !" cried the peasant, lunging at the
nearest Alit with his sword.
Goranthir began the long walk back up the castle, spattered in blood. The Alit
had not even fought back. They had trusted him.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:02 AM
Ahjaar swam the shore, then looked at the amulet more closely.
The amulet was a medium sized, made of silver.
It was a circle, with a beatiful design on the front.
Six deer were fleeing up the sides of the amulet, chased by a wolf at the
bottom. In the center was a raven, wings spread in flight, a small blue soul
gem in its beak. The gem plused with a blue light.
She slipped the silver chain around her neck and dressed, then she sat on a
rock, examining the amulet with great interest.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:08 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 11:02 PM)
She slipped the silver chain around her neck and dressed, then
she sat on a rock, examining the amulet with great interest.
Goranthir decided he couldn't very well go into the castle in his current
blood-soaked state, so he snuck down to the water's edge to rinse himself off.
There was the girl he saw earlier ...
He made a run past her and jumped into the bay, hoping she wouldn't see all the
blood.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:10 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 5 2005, 02:08 AM)
Goranthir decided he couldn't very well go into the castle in
his current blood-soaked state, so he snuck down to the water's edge to rinse
himself off. There was the girl he saw earlier ...
He made a run past her and jumped into the bay, hoping she wouldn't see all the
blood.
Ahjaar looked up just in time to see a flurry of movement as someone ran to the
water and jumped in.
She blinked, then went back to examining the Amulet.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:15 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 11:10 PM)
Ahjaar looked up just in time to see a flurry of movement as
someone ran to the water and jumped in.
She blinked, then went back to examining the Amulet.
Goranthir looked up from the water, and saw that she wasn't paying any
attention. That was good.
He took off his tunic and scrubbed at in the water. The blood bloomed up in the
water like a flower. When he was satisfied that it was white again, he trudged
back up to the beach and laid it out on a rock to dry.
Barechested, he stood on the beach, waiting, and finally deciding it was
ridiculous to pretend there was no one else there, he approached Ahjaar.
'Hello again,' he said. 'What do you have there?'
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:21 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 5 2005, 02:15 AM)
Goranthir looked up from the water, and saw that she wasn't
paying any attention. That was good.
He took off his tunic and scrubbed at in the water. The blood bloomed up
in the water like a flower. When he was satisfied that it was white
again, he trudged back up to the beach and laid it out on a rock to dry.
Barechested, he stood on the beach, waiting, and finally deciding it was
ridiculous to pretend there was no one else there, he approached Ahjaar.
'Hello again,' he said. 'What do you have there?'
Ahjaar jumped. "Oh, hello, I didn't here you coming." She looked back
down to the amulet. "I donno, some kind of amulet, I guess."
She became memorised by the blue plusing light...
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:23 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 11:21 PM)
Ahjaar jumped. "Oh, hello, I didn't here you coming."
She looked back down to the amulet. "I donno, some kind of amulet, I
guess."
She became memorised by the blue plusing light...
'It's pretty,' Goranthir nodded. 'It looks like it might be magic. Did you just
find it? You could take it to the Mages Guild in Ald Raathim to see what it
does.'
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:26 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 5 2005, 02:23 AM)
It's pretty,' Goranthir nodded. 'It looks like it might be
magic. Did you just find it? You could take it to the Mages Guild
in Ald Raathim to see what it does.
"Yeah, I found it in the water." She took it of neck to show the
Guard. "It look's like it's really old, like an artifact."
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:30 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 11:26 PM)
Yeah, I found it in the water." She took it of neck
to show the Guard. "It look's like it's really old, like an
artifact.
"You should be careful," said Goranthir, adopting the tone of a
seasoned adventurer, which he clearly was not. "It could be cursed … Do
you know how to detect enchantment in things like this?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:35 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 5 2005, 02:30 AM)
You should be careful," said Goranthir, adopting the
tone of a seasoned adventurer, which he clearly was not. "It could be
cursed … Do you know how to detect enchantment in things like this?
"Oh, It's diffenitly enchanted. I can feel the power pulse out of it. But,
well, It doesn't feel exactly like a bad enchantment. It doesn't feel good
either."
She mumbled a few words, casting a detect enchantment spell.
To her great surprise, the amulet sucked up the spell like a sponge.
"It...It just ate the spell!"
She set the amulet on the rock, backed away, and blasted a fireball at it. The
amulet glowed a bright blue, and the fireball was sucked up.
Ahjaar just stood, gaping in amasement.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:44 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 11:35 PM)
Oh, It's diffenitly enchanted. I can feel the power pulse
out of it. But, well, It doesn't feel exactly like a bad enchantment. It doesn't
feel good either.
She mumbled a few words, casting a detect enchantment spell.
To her great surprise, the amulet sucked up the spell like a sponge.
"It...It just ate the spell!"
She set the amulet on the rock, backed away, and blasted a fireball at it. The
amulet glowed a bright blue, and the fireball was sucked up.
Ahjaar just stood, gaping in amasement.
Goranthir was impressed.
"Do you think the spells are dispelled? Or absorbed into the wearer?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:46 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 5 2005, 02:44 AM)
Goranthir was impressed.
"Do you think the spells are dispelled? Or absorbed into the wearer?"
"I..donno. Th-they... just.. POOF." Ahjaar shook her head. "I
think... I think someone at mages guild will know... what it does, or what it
is"
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:47 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 11:46 PM)
I..donno. Th-they... just.. POOF." Ahjaar shook her
head. "I think... I think someone at mages guild will know... what it
does, or what it is
‘Shall we go?’ Goranthir held out his arm for her.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:49 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 5 2005, 02:47 AM)
‘Shall we go?’ Goranthir held out his arm for her.
"Um, sure." Ahjaar ignored the Guard's gesture, and begain to walk
with him to the Guild.
Ahjaar curiousity piped in. "Are you a guard for the queen?" she
asked.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:54 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 11:49 PM)
"Um, sure." Ahjaar ignored the Guard's gesture, and
begain to walk with him to the Guild.
Ahjaar curiousity piped in. "Are you a guard for the queen?" she
asked.
'Unofficially,' said Goranthir. 'I'm actually her grandson. She lets me wear
the uniform, and, of course, I would protect her with my life ... but that's
not really my job. How long have you been an adventurer?'
He spoke the last word with reverence.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:57 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 5 2005, 02:54 AM)
Unofficially,' said Goranthir. 'I'm actually her
grandson. She lets me wear the uniform, and, of course, I would protect
her with my life ... but that's not really my job. How long have you been
an adventurer?
He spoke the last word with reverence.
"Wow, her Grandson? Sorry if I've been rude, serjo."
Ahjaar shruged. "I donno. I've just been working for Loranna for a little
bit"
Ahjaar didn't want to talk about her memory problem now.
"So what do you think this is?" She said, waving the amulet.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 09:01 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 4 2005, 11:57 PM)
Wow, her Grandson? Sorry if I've been rude, serjo.
Ahjaar shruged. "I donno. I've just been working for Loranna for a little
bit"
Ahjaar didn't want to talk about her memory problem now.
"So what do you think this is?" She said, waving the amulet.
Goranthir laughed, ‘No, don’t be sorry. I’ve been treated like a prince my
whole life. If I wanted that, I’d still be at home.’
He looked at the amulet carefully. ‘I don’t know, but you’re right, it is old.
There are Chimeri markings on it. So it dates back to the First Era, at least.’
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 09:04 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 5 2005, 03:01 AM)
Goranthir laughed, ‘No, don’t be sorry. I’ve been treated
like a prince my whole life. If I wanted that, I’d still be at home.’
He looked at the amulet carefully. ‘I don’t know, but you’re right, it is
old. There are Chimeri markings on it. So it dates back to the
First Era, at least.’
"Wow...."
Ahjaar and Goranthir arrived at the Mages guild.
There was a front dest, where a Dunmer woman was working on a potion.
"Ah, hello." Ahjaar said.
The Woman looked up. "Ah, hello! What can I do for you?"
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 09:08 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 12:04 AM)
Wow....
Ahjaar and Goranthir arrived at the Mages guild.
There was a front dest, where a Dunmer woman was working on a potion.
"Ah, hello." Ahjaar said.
The Woman looked up. "Ah, hello! What can I do for you?"
'We're with the Queen Mother,' said Goranthir. 'She needs to have this amulet
examined with all haste.'
He winked at Ahjaar. As the woman hurried off, he whispered to her, 'I have to
run off, but tell her to bill Barenziah for the examination. And let me know
what they find.'
The young Dunmer, his wet red-gold hair beginning to dry, left the Mages Guild
to return to the beach and his dry tunic.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 09:24 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 5 2005, 03:08 AM)
We're with the Queen Mother,' said Goranthir. 'She needs
to have this amulet examined with all haste.
He winked at Ahjaar. As the woman hurried off, he whispered to her, 'I
have to run off, but tell her to bill Barenziah for the examination. And
let me know what they find.'
The young Dunmer, his wet red-gold hair beginning to dry, left the Mages Guild
to return to the beach and his dry tunic.
The dumar woman returned, and led her to tha Guilds library, where she examined
the amulet.
"This amulet is very old midear, very old."
She pulled out a musty old book from the shelf and flipped through it.
After several long mintutes, she stopped at a page with a drawing of the same
exact amulet. The woman skimed the text, then looked up at Ahjaar with
surprise.
"That, mideary, is not just any old amulet. It is the Amulet of
Shamakand!"
She read some more of the text then looked up back at Ahjaar.
"This amulet was forgded long ago, when mortals were first using Magic. The
amulet has the ability to suck up all spells cast at the wearer, giving more
Magicka to the wearer! This is a very powerful and vauluble artifct, midear,
and If I were you, I would get rid of it! Once people know you have it, they
will want it!"
She pushed the amulet over to Ahjaar. "Good luck to you, mideary."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 09:33 AM
******
Ahjaar, with the Amulet saftly around her neck, headed towards the castle.
She was hoping maybe someone there could help her rid herself of it, maybe even
sell it.
She headed to the front gate but was stopped by a guard.
"I'm sorry, sera, no visitors allowed today. The queen is here."
Ahjaar frowned. "It's okay, I'm a freind of Shaka's."
The guard shook his head. "Unless he says you can come in, I'm not letting
you through."
Ahjaar grunted. "Then can you tell him I'm here? And it's somewhat of an
emergancy?"
The guard nodded, and went into the castle.
Posted by: Sir Radont Today, 10:30 AM
The Imperial Knight Radont finishes his book and closes it. He
ponders the words for a few moments before standing and heading to the library.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:50 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 03:33 AM)
******
Ahjaar, with the Amulet saftly around her neck, headed towards the castle.
She was hoping maybe someone there could help her rid herself of it,
maybe even sell it.
She headed to the front gate but was stopped by a guard.
"I'm sorry, sera, no visitors allowed today. The queen is here."
Ahjaar frowned. "It's okay, I'm a freind of Shaka's."
The guard shook his head. "Unless he says you can come in, I'm not letting
you through.
Ahjaar grunted. "Then can you tell him I'm here? And it's somewhat of an
emergancy?"
The guard nodded, and went into the castle.
Shaka came down to the courtyard. "How have you been, Ahjaar?"
After hearing her explanation, he said thoughtfully: "I can see why the
Mage's Guild doesn't want the responsibility of storing this amulet. If you
want, I'll try taking it to Nalion and see if he thinks the castle would be
safer."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:53 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 5 2005, 11:50 AM)
Shaka came down to the courtyard. "How have you been,
Ahjaar?"
After hearing her explanation, he said thoughtfully: "I can see why
the Mage's Guild doesn't want the responsibility of storing this amulet.
If you want, I'll try taking it to Nalion and see if he thinks the castle would
be safer."
Ahjaar shook her head when Shaka reached for the amulet.
"No, I'll take it too him." It's not that she didn't trust him, she
just didn't want the amulet going out of sight, for now.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:54 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 11:53 AM)
Ahjaar shook her head when Shaka reached for the amulet.
"No, I'll take it too him." It's not that she didn't trust him, she
just didn't want the amulet going out of sight, for now.
"Fair enough." The two went up to see if Nalion was around.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 06:03 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 5 2005, 05:54 PM)
"Fair enough." The two went up to see if Nalion
was around.
Both, Shaka and Ahjaar could find Nalion in Loranna's study. Loranna and Isidor
had already left on other business. The chair he sat in faced the window, so
from the door, only the back of the chair could be seen and only the tip of the
mage's head stuck out over it.
A soft snoring filled the room.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 06:05 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:03 PM)
Both, Shaka and Ahjaar could find Nalion in Loranna's study.
Loranna and Isidor had already left on other business. The chair he sat in
faced the window, so from the door, only the back of the chair could be seen
and only the tip of the mage's head stuck out over it.
A soft snoring filled the room.
"He's asleep." Ahjaar whispered. "Maybe we should come back
later...?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 06:06 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 06:05 PM)
He's asleep." Ahjaar whispered. "Maybe we should
come back later...?
The window of the study was open, and just now, a gush ow wind moved it and it
fell shut with a loud noise. The sleeping mage in the chair started up.
"Huh? What?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 06:09 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:06 PM)
The window of the study was open, and just now, a gush ow wind
moved it and it fell shut with a loud noise. The sleeping mage in the chair
started up.
"Huh? What?"
"Oh, uh, Hi Nalion. Are you alright?"
She walked over to him.
"Sorry if we woke you."
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:13 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 12:09 PM)
Oh, uh, Hi Nalion. Are you alright?
She walked over to him.
"Sorry if we woke you."
After mentioning Ahjaar's problem to Nalion, Shaka left; he still had a lot on
his mind while waiting to hear from Slyvos.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 06:16 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 5 2005, 12:13 PM)
After mentioning Ahjaar's problem to Nalion, Shaka left;
he still had a lot on his mind while waiting to hear from Slyvos.
Ahjaar nodded to Shaka and thanked him as her left.
A soon as the door shut she pulled out the Amulet and tossed it over to Nalion.
"That, my freind, Is the fabled Amulet of Shamakand."
She sat down on a nearby chair.
"I found it in the ocean while swimming this after noon, when I cast a
detect enchantment on it, it sucked up the spell. The same thing happened when
I blasted a fireball at it."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 06:25 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 06:09 PM)
Oh, uh, Hi Nalion. Are you alright?
She walked over to him.
"Sorry if we woke you."
Nalion rubbed his eyes with a hand, then blinked repeatedly. The glass of wine
Isidor had offered him still stood there, only half drained. He took a sip,
then fetched another glass and poured some wine for Ahjaar.
"I'll be fine, Ahjaar. I'm just tired and exhausted. Now that I'm awake
though, what have you got?", the mage replied, waiting for the Khajiit to
speak.
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 06:16 PM)
Ahjaar nodded to Shaka and thanked him as her left.
A soon as the door shut she pulled out the Amulet and tossed it over to Nalion.
"That, my freind, Is the fabled Amulet of Shamakand."
She sat down on a nearby chair.
"I found it in the ocean while swimming this after noon, when I cast a
detect enchantment on it, it sucked up the spell. The same thing happened when
I blasted a fireball at it."
Nalion barely managed to catch the amulet, he was not the quickest right now.
"Very interesting.", the mage answered after having a look at it.
"It almost reminds me of Aricyns natural ability - and my own birthsign. I
wonder how it got where you found it. It was most probably not owned by any of
the villagers. Perhaps it belonged to an Azurite who drowned at the battle of
Ald Raathim?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 06:26 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:25 PM)
Nalion rubbed his eyes with a hand, then blinked repeatedly. The
glass of wine Isidor had offered him still stood there, only half drained. He
took a sip, then fetched another glass and poured some wine for Ahjaar.
"I'll be fine, Ahjaar. I'm just tired and exhausted. Now that I'm awake
though, what have you got?", the mage replied, waiting for the Khajiit to
speak.
Nalion barely managed to catch the amulet, he was not the quickest right now.
"Very interesting.", the mage answered after having a look at it.
"It almost reminds me of Aricyns natural ability - and my own birthsign. I
wonder how it got where you found it. It was most probably not owned by any of
the villagers. Perhaps it belonged to an Azurite who drowned at the battle of
Ald Raathim?"
Ahjaar thanked him for the wine and took a sip.
"Azurite? Who's she?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 06:33 PM
Falco kneeled in the imperial chapel of the town. He was in
front of The shrine to Stendarr, whom he favored above all the divines. He
began to pray, "Please holy Stendarr forgive me for my wrongdoings against
others. I know now that they have hurt many people and for that I am truly
sorry. Please shine your mercy on Loranna should she choose t side with
Barenziah. Please forgive her for what she has done in her life, for she truly
believed what she did was right. I do not wish for any of my friends to come to
harm... Please forgive them for any wrongs they have done. Finally forgive my
father for the things he brought down upon my family. I thank you holy one for
listening to my prayers. May this go to a noble cause." He emptied the
entire contents of his gold sack into the bowl before the altar. He slowly
walked out of the chapel with tears in his eyes.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 06:33 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 06:26 PM)
Ahjaar thanked him for the wine and took a sip.
"Azurite? Who's she?"
Nalion smiled at Ahjaar, he knew of her loss of memory.
"Azurites are a race. They have been created by Azura at Loranna's Trial
in Vivec. Azura used them as army and as executors of her will. They attacked
Ald Raathim in a time not too long ago that we usually refer as 'Blue Dawn'.
They are no more. We defeated Azura and her Azurites at this year's Hogithum,
Azura's summoning day. All but three Azurites survived, one sadly died shortly
after. Jazbet."
The mage's voice grew sorrowful and his eyes seemed to see through Ahjaar back
into a time where the horror of battle and the joy of victory were so close.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:36 PM
Captain Balryn began another tale about defending a point from
Azurites and their Winged Twilights. The odds were a little astounding,
certianly not in his squad's favor. Anya tried to listen, as she was enjoying
these tales, but her mind was preoccupied with her own Blue Dawn experiences.
"Good morning Uncle." Anya seemed chipper.
"How's the little girl today?" He teased.
"You know I'm no-" A shriek cut her reply short. Her and the Imperial
ran outside. Standing on the ridge were several people, surrounded by
twilights. The children they had saved quickly became surround, her older
brother with them. The rest became the same tired, but horrifying blur of
memory.
She took her spear and fended off the ones surrounding her but became disarmed.
Vondicus leaping into the fray, saving her again. The pain when a twilight
raked her face and caused three deep gashes in her shoulder. Watching the fatal
blow as Vondicus tried to protect the others, her brother's death.
She felt helpless again. Huddled in the shed. She was just a little girl.
Aside from the occasional dart of her eyes, the only thing that betrayed her
emotions on her passive face was a single, small tear that rolled down her
cheek across her cherry tattoo on her face.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 06:36 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:33 PM)
Nalion smiled at Ahjaar, he knew of her loss of memory.
"Azurites are a race. They have been created by Azura at Loranna's Trial
in Vivec. Azura used them as army and as executors of her will. They attacked
Ald Raathim in a time not too long ago that we usually refer as 'Blue Dawn'.
They are no more. We defeated Azura and her Azurites at this year's Hogithum,
Azura's summoning day. All but three Azurites survived, one sadly died shortly
after. Jazbet."
The mage's voice grew sorrowful and his eyes seemed to see through Ahjaar back
into a time where the horror of battle and the joy of victory were so close.
Ahjaar nodded solenmly.
"So, you think, that this amulet once belonged to one of Azura's
solidgers? Like a general, maybe?"
She took a sip of her wine and thought.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 06:39 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 06:36 PM)
Ahjaar nodded solenmly.
"So, you think, that this amulet once belonged to one of Azura's
soldigers? Like a general, maybe?"
She took a sip of her wine and thought.
"I don't know exactly. I haven't heard of this artifact before. Since you
found it in the bay and regarding the fact that a massive battle has taken
place there, with the use of both steel and magic, it is possible, though. I do
not know to whom it belonged. I was in Black Marsh at the time of the battle
and I do not know the firsthand details."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 06:45 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:39 PM)
I don't know exactly. I haven't heard of this artifact
before. Since you found it in the bay and regarding the fact that a massive
battle has taken place there, with the use of both steel and magic, it is
possible, though. I do not know to whom it belonged. I was in Black Marsh at
the time of the battle and I do not know the firsthand details.
Ahjaar grunted. "Well, the main question is still unanswered."
She sipped her wine.
"What should I do with it? Should I keep it? Surely that will draw much
unwanted attetion to me. It's a very powerful Artifact, many people would want
it."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 06:51 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 06:45 PM)
Ahjaar grunted. "Well, the main question is still
unanswered."
She sipped her wine.
"What should I do with it? Should I keep it? Surely that will draw much
unwanted attetion to me. It's a very powerful Artifact, many people would want
it."
"There are many artifacts which seem to be famed among treasure hunters in
our group. Shaka's Dragonbone Cuirass is one of them, though there are more,
and I daresay more important artifacts in our possession. If you be careful and
don't boast about it, why should you not use it?", the mage began after
taking a sip from his own wine, draining the glass of it's contents.
"Wear it and use it, though be aware, this amulet can protect you from
magickal attacks, but not from a sharp knife. The greatest danger may probably
be the wearer of any artifact himself when he relies to much on it and grows
careless."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 06:55 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:51 PM)
"There are many artifacts which seem to be famed among
treasure hunters in our group. Shaka's Dragonbone Cuirass is one of them,
though there are more, and I daresay more important artifacts in our
possession. If you be careful and don't boast about it, why should you not use
it?", the mage began after taking a sip from his own wine, draining the
glass of it's contents.
"Wear it and use it, though be aware, this amulet can protect you from
magickal attacks, but not from a sharp knife. The greatest danger may probably
be the wearer of any artifact himself when he relies to much on it and grows
careless."
"Oh, I wouldn't boast about it." She said, then smiled. "I might
have amnesia but I'm not that stupid." She laughed.
"I guess I should use it, I'm th one that found it, maybe it wa ment to
be.."
She drifted of in thought for a moment, then she got up.
"Thanks for you time, Nalion. I hope you feel better."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 07:02 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 06:55 PM)
"Oh, I wouldn't boast about it." She said, then
smiled. "I might have amnesia but I'm not that stupid." She laughed.
"I guess I should use it, I'm th one that found it, maybe it wa ment to
be.."
She drifted of in thought for a moment, then she got up.
"Thanks for you time, Nalion. I hope you feel better."
"You're welcome, Ahjaar.", Nalion said, smiling. "I think I'll
get myself into my own chamber and take a nap there before I fall asleep in
this chair again. It's been nice talking to you."
Nalion moved out of the chair, picked up his staff and returned, after a
friendly nod to Ahjaar, to his room in the castle.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 07:09 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 01:02 PM)
You're welcome, Ahjaar.", Nalion said, smiling.
"I think I'll get myself into my own chamber and take a nap there before I
fall asleep in this chair again. It's been nice talking to you.
Nalion moved out of the chair, picked up his staff and returned, after a
friendly nod to Ahjaar, to his room in the castle.
*******
Ahjaar headed to the Blacksmith. She had enough gold for a new bow, and she
wanted to trade hers in.
She looked through the selection of long bows, and finnaly selected a Bonemold
long bow. She purchased it and a quiver of 50 arrows.
She headed out to a near by forest to practice.
Some one had been chopping wood, and left over was a tree ring, round, like a
bull's eye target. She put it on the stump and practiced.
Her first shot hit very near the center, the second arrow did.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:20 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:02 PM)
You're welcome, Ahjaar.", Nalion said, smiling.
"I think I'll get myself into my own chamber and take a nap there before I
fall asleep in this chair again. It's been nice talking to you.
Nalion moved out of the chair, picked up his staff and returned, after a
friendly nod to Ahjaar, to his room in the castle.
In the hallway on his way back to his room, Nalion encountered Tris, who had
returned to the castle after a fruitless search for Goranthir.
"Hey old man," Tris said, smiling. "I'm looking for that Dunmer
lad who was with Barenziah. Have you seen him?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 07:24 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 07:20 PM)
In the hallway on his way back to his room, Nalion encountered
Tris, who had returned to the castle after a fruitless search for Goranthir.
"Hey old man," Tris said, smiling. "I'm looking for that
Dunmer lad who was with Barenziah. Have you seen him?"
"Ah, the cheekiness of youth.", Nalion laughed back, although weaker
than usual. "Haven't seen him around, I think I just saw him once
anyways."
Nalion's eyes tightened fo a moment, as if thinking whether he should ask
something or not, then the mage took a breath.
"But... if you'd have a moment for me, Tris? In private?" Nalion shot
a questioning glance at his friend, then motioned to a less frequented corner
of the aisle.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:25 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:24 PM)
"Ah, the cheekiness of youth.", Nalion laughed back,
although weaker than usual. "Haven't seen him around, I think I just saw
him once anyways."
Nalion's eyes tightened fo a moment, as if thinking whether he should ask
something or not, then the mage took a breath.
"But... if you'd have a moment for me, Tris? In private?" Nalion shot
a questioning glance at his friend, then motioned to a less frequented corner
of the aisle.
"Isn't that your room?" Tris said, gesturing. "Of course I have
time."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 07:32 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 07:25 PM)
Isn't that your room?" Tris said, gesturing.
"Of course I have time.
"Yes, we can go there.", Nalion invited Tris. They entered Nalion's
chamber and he shut the door behind him. The chamber was occupied by the mage's
bed and the rest of the amenities that would be expected by a chamber in a
castle like the one in Ald Raathim, but the dominant item in the room was
Nalion's table where books and parchments lay about seemingly without order.
Taking out two bottles of mead, he offered Tris one and opened the other for
himself. "Sorry, I've got no good vintage for you."
After taking a sip, the Breton began to speak.
"You said you carried messages between here and ... there for
Allerleirauh. I just wanted to tell you that I tried to get her task for me
moving. But... there's another thing..."
Nalion looked doubtful and most of all insecure as he leaned on a wall. His
gaze intently examined the patterns of the wooden floor.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:35 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:32 PM)
"Yes, we can go there.", Nalion invited Tris. They
entered Nalion's chamber and he shut the door behind him. The chamber was
occupied by the mage's bed and the rest of the amenities that would be expected
by a chamber in a castle like the one in Ald Raathim, but the dominant item in
the room was Nalion's table where books and parchments lay about seemingly
without order.
Taking out two bottles of mead, he offered Tris one and opened the other for
himself. "Sorry, I've got no good vintage for you."
After taking a sip, the Breton began to speak.
"You said you carried messages between here and ... there for
Allerleirauh. I just wanted to tell you that I tried to get her task for me
moving. But... there's another thing..."
Nalion looked doubtful and most of all insecure as he leaned on a wall. His
gaze intently examined the patterns of the wooden floor.
Tris took a sip of the mead and licked his teeth. Too sweet for him. But better
than Dunmeri liquor, at least.
"What's wrong?" he asked. It wasn't like Nalion to seem... was he
afraid of something? "Are you okay?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 07:40 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 07:35 PM)
Tris took a sip of the mead and licked his teeth. Too sweet for
him. But better than Dunmeri liquor, at least.
"What's wrong?" he asked. It wasn't like Nalion to seem... was he
afraid of something? "Are you okay?"
Nalion looked up, yet his expression did not change. "I'm all right,
physically, that is."
The mage seemed reluctant to speak, yet finally he decided to speak.
"Given all that is happening right now..."
Nalion paused.
"It's Doll. How is she? I miss her... terribly."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:45 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:40 PM)
Nalion looked up, yet his expression did not change. "I'm
all right, physically, that is."
The mage seemed reluctant to speak, yet finally he decided to speak.
"Given all that is happening right now..."
Nalion paused.
"It's Doll. How is she? I miss her... terribly."
Tris bit back a smile of relief out of politeness.
The truth was, Nalion's question wasn't an easy one to answer, right now. And
thinking about it made him think about Ciel, which wasn't pleasant.
"She's in the House with No Doors," Tris said. "Safe. Waiting
for this all to be over."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 07:53 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 07:45 PM)
Tris bit back a smile of relief out of politeness.
The truth was, Nalion's question wasn't an easy one to answer, right now. And
thinking about it made him think about Ciel, which wasn't pleasant.
"She's in the House with No Doors," Tris said. "Safe.
Waiting for this all to be over."
Nalion's expression obviously showed that Tris' answer was not sufficient, of
course, but the Breton knew that this was surely not his friend's fault. He nodded
slowly, clinging to the thought that Doll was safe.
As he looked at Tris again, his eyes filled with gratitude.
"I'm feeling more and more on edge, both with what may happen and with
her. Especially after what you told me. I fear though, that you can't tell me
more than you have already. I can understand that on the one hand - the mage in
me and perhaps more - yet I still am a man..."
Nalion's voice trailed off.
"Still, thank you, Tris.", he said in a honest voice.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:56 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 12:53 PM)
Nalion's expression obviously showed that Tris' answer was not
sufficient, of course, but the Breton knew that this was surely not his
friend's fault. He nodded slowly, clinging to the thought that Doll was safe.
As he looked at Tris again, his eyes filled with gratitude.
"I'm feeling more and more on edge, both with what may happen and with
her. Especially after what you told me. I fear though, that you can't tell me
more than you have already. I can understand that on the one hand - the mage in
me and perhaps more - yet I still am a man..."
Nalion's voice trailed off.
"Still, thank you, Tris.", he said in a honest voice.
"Don't worry," Tris said. Although he was worried himself. He woke
every night from nightmares about Ciel. "Worrying doesn't help anything.
What we need to do is come through for them; they trust us. It's an act of pure
faith, putting everything in our hands, and we have to live up to that."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 08:04 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 07:56 PM)
Don't worry," Tris said. Although he was
worried himself. He woke every night from nightmares about Ciel. "Worrying
doesn't help anything. What we need to do is come through for them; they
trust us. It's an act of pure faith, putting everything in our hands, and we
have to live up to that.
With obvious effort, Nalion drew himself up.
"It's hard to shut her out of my mind, because I don't want to. Now I know
she, and all of them, rely on us. It will be done and I will contribute with
all my strength."
The Breton rested his hand on Tris' shoulder and squeezed it lightly.
"Again, thank you Tris."
Slowly, Nalion's expression turned to normal, yet still, his eyes hinted at
what he felt inside.
Posted by: Aki Today, 08:10 PM
The wrecks of the Azurites ships held few surprises, most had
been stripped long ago, but Reichi still explored them. There were peices of
armor, lain out as if they had once had a occupant, but were empty now. Even
the corpses of the Azurites had been whiped from existance by Eidolon. Reichi
swam on, looking at some wreck with mild awe. The hulls only vaguely
recognizable as ship hulls instead of planks of wood. Having had been decimated
by catapulted bags of Thu'um. Others ravaged by Solin's magicka. Reichi felt a momentary
pang of regret he hadn't been around for the battle of Ald Raathim, having been
retrieving the Flamekiss gem in the Vaults of Gemin. The vaults had
been....interesting however. Particulary when Reichi had gotten to fight a
double of himself, and Teleran, and Nalion. That had been amusing.
Reichi surfaced, his water breathing potion had wore off. He sw am to the shore
and shook off like a dog before dressing himself.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:11 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 01:04 PM)
With obvious effort, Nalion drew himself up.
"It's hard to shut her out of my mind, because I don't want to. Now I know
she, and all of them, rely on us. It will be done and I will contribute with
all my strength."
The Breton rested his hand on Tris' shoulder and squeezed it lightly.
"Again, thank you Tris."
Slowly, Nalion's expression turned to normal, yet still, his eyes hinted at
what he felt inside.
"Glad to help," Tris said, and turned to go. He turned back, with a
hint of a smile. "You'd be good for her. I'll be rooting for you."
Now: where was that boy? Tris set out again in search of the Queen's grandson.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 08:14 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 08:11 PM)
Glad to help," Tris said, and turned to
go. He turned back, with a hint of a smile. "You'd be good for her.
I'll be rooting for you.
Now: where was that boy? Tris set out again in search of the
Queen's grandson.
Nalion watched Tris leave his room. "Thank you, my friend.", he
whispered and wiped a tear out of the corner of his eye.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:17 PM
Ahjaar continued to shoot arrows, her thoughts slashing her
mind.
She was afraid to get her memory back, afraid she'd remeber something that she
didn't want to remeber.
Finnaly, through all of her mental energy, she convinced her self to finnaly
ask Loranna about restoring her memory.
Ahjaar went to the castle, this time the gurad let her through without
question.
She asked around for the where about of Loranna, and one o her servants said
she was in her study.
Ahjaar knocked on the study, door, not wanting to barge in.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:21 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 02:17 PM)
Ahjaar continued to shoot arrows, her thoughts slashing her
mind.
She was afraid to get her memory back, afraid she'd remeber something that she
didn't want to remeber.
Finnaly, through all of her mental energy, she convinced her self to finnaly
ask Loranna about restoring her memory.
Ahjaar went to the castle, this time the gurad let her through without question.
She asked around for the where about of Loranna, and one o her servants said
she was in her study.
Ahjaar knocked on the study, door, not wanting to barge in.
Loranna sits down in the study, guessing she must have just missed Nalion.
Unfortunate as she had wanted to ask him some things but the Breton had been
pretty worn out, and probably needed to rest. Best to let him get his rest now.
The castle was still buzzing; Loranna had heard several things of interest from
her servants. Nothing definite, but she at least had some idea of what was
going on in her castle. She wondered with a brief grin how much more the Queen
might know about those same goings on.
Hearing a knock, Loranna gets up and opens the door. "Ahjaar, hello; what
can I do for you dear?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:23 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 02:21 PM)
Loranna sits down in the study, guessing she must have just
missed Nalion. Unfortunate as she had wanted to ask him some things but
the Breton had been pretty worn out, and probably needed to rest. Best to
let him get his rest now.
The castle was still buzzing; Loranna had heard several things of interest from
her servants. Nothing definite, but she at least had some idea of what
was going on in her castle. She wondered with a brief grin how much more
the Queen might know about those same goings on.
Hearing a knock, Loranna gets up and opens the door. "Ahjaar, hello;
what can I do for you dear?"
Ahjaar nodded. "Umm..." She tapped her head. "I was wondering if
you could help me, well, help me restore my memory."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:30 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 02:23 PM)
Ahjaar nodded. "Umm..." She tapped her head. "I
was wondering if you could help me, well, help me restore my memory."
Loranna says "Ah; I've heard about your amnesia ..." She frowns a
little.
"I'll be honest; I don't know any spell that directly restores lost
memories, Ahjaar. The best I can do, which I will do, is to cast a Restore
Intelligence spell on you, hope that maybe that will help. Here, sit down, make
yourself comfortable."
Loranna calls for a pot of tea to be brought up. "One of Razbiah's herbal
teas; it's very good for helping one's nerves," she explains, pouring
Ahjaar a cup. "Have some, let yourself relax while I weave my magic; I've
found this to help me when I'm trying to sort things together in my head."
May this worshipper of Dibella help mend the broken vessel that is your
memories, dear, and restore the beauty of your mind, Loranna thinks. ... Hopefully
you have no ugly memories lying in wait ...
She smiles reassuringly, then begins to chant, blue light emenating from her
fingers. She passes her hands over Ahjaar's temples, the magic starting to take
affect.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:38 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 02:30 PM)
Loranna says "Ah; I've heard about your amnesia
..." She frowns a little.
"I'll be honest; I don't know any spell that directly restores lost
memories, Ahjaar. The best I can do, which I will do, is to cast a
Restore Intelligence spell on you, hope that maybe that will help. Here,
sit down, make yourself comfortable."
Loranna calls for a pot of tea to be brought up. "One of Razbiah's
herbal teas; it's very good for helping one's nerves," she explains,
pouring Ahjaar a cup. "Have some, let yourself relax while I weave
my magic; I've found this to help me when I'm trying to sort things together in
my head."
May this worshipper of Dibella help mend the broken vessel that is your
memories, dear, and restore the beauty of your mind, Loranna thinks.
... Hopefully you have no ugly memories lying in wait ...
She smiles reassuringly, then begins to chant, blue light emenating from her
fingers. She passes her hands over Ahjaar's temples, the magic starting
to take affect.
Ahjaa's eyes are closed, but her eyelids twitch, as if here eyes are moving
rapidly back and forth. This goes on for several moments....
The eyelid twitching stops and Ahjaar breaths hevialy.
She is absolutely still. Then she jumps up.
"OH MY GOD, THEY HAVE LUXI!" Ahjaar almost screams. She stares at
Loranna for a moment, her mouth gaping in horror. She turns to the door, but
Loranna stops her, and tells her to calm down and tell her everything.
"CALM DOWN? They HAVE Luxi!" Ahjaar is practicly in hystarics
now.....
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:44 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 02:38 PM)
Ahjaa's eyes are closed, but her eyelids twitch, as if here eyes
are moving rapidly back and forth. This goes on for several moments....
The eyelid twitching stops and Ahjaar breaths hevialy.
She is absolutely still. Then she jumps up.
"OH MY GOD, THEY HAVE LUXI!" Ahjaar almost screams. She stares at
Loranna for a moment, her mouth gaping in horror. She turns to the door, but
Loranna stops her, and tells her to calm down and tell her everything.
"CALM DOWN? They HAVE Luxi!" Ahjaar is practicly in hystarics
now.....
"Dear calm down!" Loranna says, moving to block Ahjaar.
Her spell seemed to have worked, or maybe it was the tea and the simple belief
that the spell might help; in either case, Ahjaar apparently had her memory
back ...
Loranna normally prefered not to use mind-affecting magic on a friend without
consent, still remembering the antipathy caused by her use of Azura's
telepathic powers, but Ahjaar looked ready to bolt. Loranna weaves a charm and
calm effect into her voice, her tone soothing, reassuring.
"We'll find Luxi, don't worry," she says, hoping the magic worked.
"Tell me what happened, who they are, where they've taken her. You have
friends now who can help; let them help you ..."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:46 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 02:44 PM)
"Dear calm down!" Loranna says, moving to block Ahjaar.
Her spell seemed to have worked, or maybe it was the tea and the simple belief
that the spell might help; in either case, Ahjaar apparently had her memory
back ...
Loranna normally prefered not to use mind-affecting magic on a friend without
consent, still remembering the antipathy caused by her use of Azura's
telepathic powers, but Ahjaar looked ready to bolt. Loranna weaves a
charm and calm effect into her voice, her tone soothing, reassuring.
"We'll find Luxi, don't worry," she says, hoping the magic
worked. "Tell me what happened, who they are, where they've taken
her. You have friends now who can help; let them help you ..."
Ahjaar sits down, wide eyed. She shakes her head, not in a meaning of no, but
in the meaning of shock.
"Luxi...."
She stares into space for a moment then looks at Loranna.
"Luxi... is my daughter..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:54 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 02:46 PM)
Ahjaar sits down, wide eyed. She shakes her head, not in a
meaning of no, but in the meaning of shock.
"Luxi...."
She stares into space for a moment then looks at Loranna.
"Luxi... is my daughter..."
Daughter ... Loranna instinctively embraces Ahjaar, knowing how she
would feel if Sen-Yedda were taken.
"What happened?" she asks, letting Ahjaar go. "Tell me
everything you remember ..."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 02:54 PM)
Daughter ... Loranna instinctively
embraces Ahjaar, knowing how she would feel if Sen-Yedda were taken.
"What happened?" she asks, letting Ahjaar go. "Tell me
everything you remember ..."
Ahjaar begain to stare into space again as she begain to explain to Loranna.
"My..my husband used to work for a group of rogue slavers untill he met
me... I persauded him to stop working with them.. and he did. They.. they
killed him. Ever since they've been after us. On the beach... near Dagon Fell,
they knocked me out... they took Luxi."
Ahjaar had a hard time showing her emotion, the calm spell was fogging her
mind.
"I need to save Luxi.."
Ahjaar Tryed to get up and leave...
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:06 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 03:00 PM)
Ahjaar begain to stare into space again as she begain to explain
to Loranna.
"My..my husband used to work for a group of rogue slavers untill he met
me... I persauded him to stop working with them.. and he did. They.. they
killed him. Ever since they've been after us. On the beach... near Dagon Fell,
they knocked me out... they took Luxi."
Ahjaar had a hard tim howing her emotion, the calm spell was fogging her mind.
"I need to save Luxi.."
Ahjaar Tryed to get up and leave...
Loranna blinks, envisioning the situation. Slavers attacking a mother and
daugher; the mother knocked out ...
They must have presumed her dead, to leave her be, and taken the child to sell
her ...
"Dear, stop and think a moment," she says, looking Ahjaar in the eye.
"You don't know if they're even still where you last encountered them, and
they managed to beat you the first time around. And Dagon Fel is a ways away
from here, and riddled with caves and hiding holes for the prospective bandit.
Alone, you'll be asking to get yourself killed this time; they won't make that
mistake again twice."
"Let's talk with the others, arrange a party to go out and find your
daughter," she suggests. "I can provide you and the others with some
supplies, you'll have a better chance finding her and beating her captors with
help."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 09:09 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 03:06 PM)
Loranna blinks, envisioning the situation. Slavers attacking
a mother and daugher; the mother knocked out ...
They must have presumed her dead, to leave her be, and taken the child to sell
her ...
"Dear, stop and think a moment," she says, looking Ahjaar in the
eye. "You don't know if they're even still where you last
encountered them, and they managed to beat you the first time around. And
Dagon Fel is a ways away from here, and riddled with caves and hiding holes for
the prospective bandit. Alone, you'll be asking to get yourself killed this
time; they won't make that mistake again twice."
"Let's talk with the others, arrange a party to go out and find your
daughter," she suggests. "I can provide you and the others with
some supplies, you'll have a better chance finding her and beating her captors
with help."
Ahjaar half nodded. "I..um.. Okay.." She stood up with some
difficultiy. It wa obviuous she was in some kind of shock.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:13 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 03:09 PM)
Ahjaar half nodded. "I..um.. Okay.." She stood up with
some difficultiy. It wa obviuous she was in some kind of shock.
Loranna offers to support Ahjaar. "You should take it easy, yes,"
Loranna says. "I'll send word to some of the others to talk to them."
She smiles, helping ahjaar sit down. "Have some more of the tea
dear," she offers.
Posted by: Sir Radont Today, 09:24 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 03:13 PM)
Loranna offers to support Ahjaar. "You should take it
easy, yes," Loranna says. "I'll send word to some of the others
to talk to them."
She smiles, helping ahjaar sit down. "Have some more of the tea
dear," she offers.
A servant approaches the knight lost in a book.
"Sir Knight, your presence is requested in the study at the Ladies
behest."
Radont nodded and flipped the book shut, he tucked it under his arm and
proceeded to the study. Hopefully another chance to use my blade for
justice, haven't been doing much of that lately he thinks as he enters the
study.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 09:27 PM
Falco Redflash sat in his room, with thoughts of His father and
mother in mind. It had been so long ago that they were taken away. While he was
still angry at his father he still missed them. Maybe one day I'll find
them. Maybe one day... His thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door
and the voice of a servant. "Mr. Redflash, The lady would like to see you
in her study." Falco left the room and walked to the study of the castle.
Posted by: syronj Today, 09:28 PM
The servant found Shaka brooding atop the battlements again. He
thanked her and sent his regards to Loranna, but he felt he had to stay in Ald
Raathim for now to see Anya's problem through.
I wouldn't be surprised if Isidor and Falco take up this quest, whatever it is,
thought Shaka. They've probably been getting restless anyway.
Posted by: Aki Today, 09:29 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 03:13 PM)
Loranna offers to support Ahjaar. "You should take it
easy, yes," Loranna says. "I'll send word to some of the others
to talk to them."
The servant found Reichi purchasing some netch leather armor, as his wolf-fur
had been damaged beyond repair in getting Fire and Void salts, which he had
arrived too late with anyways. Of course, selling the salts he acquired had
made enough for the netch anyways.
Reichi arrived in the study a short time later, dressed in the nectch leather,
Bloodfang and the Dagger Of senses sheathed at his hip. The helmet he had
recovered in the Daedric shrine on Vvardenfell held under his arm. "So,
whats this about?" he asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 09:33 PM
Isidor was looking for Anya. He wanted to talk to her, ask what
had been bothering her, when a servant came up and said "The lady asks you
to be in her study, right away." Isidor nods, and equips his armor, and
two axes, and goes to the study. "Hello, Reichi, Radnot, Falco, Loranna,
Ahjaar."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 09:33 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 5 2005, 03:29 PM)
The servant found Reichi purchasing some netch leather armor, as
his wolf-fur had been damaged beyond repair in getting Fire and Void salts, which
he had arrived too late with anyways. Of course, selling the salts he acquired
had made enough for the netch anyways.
Reichi arrived in the study a short time later, dressed in the nectch leather,
Bloodfang and the Dagger Of senses sheathed at his hip. The helmet he had
recovered in the Daedric shrine on Vvardenfell held under his arm. "So,
whats this about?" he asked.
Ahjaar smiled at Reichi. "Hi," she said weakly. She was till in a
daze from the calm spell, buts he was aware of her suroundings.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:38 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 03:33 PM)
Ahjaar smiled at Aki "Hi," she said weakly. She was
till in a daze from the calm spell, buts he was aware of her suroundings.
Loranna greets those who came. "Thank you for coming on such short
notice," she says, pouring the rest of the tea for everyone.
"Ahjaar has recently regained her memory, and needs our help,"
Loranna explains. "She says she and her daughter were attacked by rogue
slavers up in Dagon Fel, and believes those slavers still have her
daughter."
Loranna looks to Ahjaar. "Dear, if you please ..." she says.
"Tell them what you told me; try to descirbe who you were up against as
well, if you remember."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 09:45 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 03:38 PM)
Loranna looks to Ahjaar. "Dear, if you please
..." she says. "Tell them what you told me; try to descirbe who
you were up against as well, if you remember."
Goranthir stepped into the back of the room, out of breath. His tunic was
untied and still spattered with blood. Embarrassed, he tried to tie it up and
hold his arms in front of the stains while he listened.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 09:45 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 03:38 PM)
Loranna greets those who came. "Thank you for coming
on such short notice," she says, pouring the rest of the tea for everyone.
"Ahjaar has recently regained her memory, and needs our help,"
Loranna explains. "She says she and her daughter were attacked by
rogue slavers up in Dagon Fel, and believes those slavers still have her
daughter."
Loranna looks to Ahjaar. "Dear, if you please ..." she
says. "Tell them what you told me; try to descirbe who you were up
against as well, if you remember."
Ahjaar nodded. "It was Hankarlic, he... he's a sorcerus. He's skilled in
the school of Illsions. He made an Illusion of a dragon, the dragon knocked me
uncouncious, then he took Luxi. He's a slaver... He pobrably enslaved her...
"His group stays in a mine, if I can remeber correctly.. An ebony mine...
He's a smugglar.
"My husband used to work for them... His name was Bartimeous.. he left the
group, but Hankarlic, afraid he would reveal the smuggler's ring, had him
killed...."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 09:48 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 03:45 PM)
Ahjaar nodded. "It was Hankarlic, he... he's a sorcerus.
He's skilled in the school of Illsions. He made an Illusion of a dragon, the
dragon knocked me uncouncious, then he took Luxi. He's a slaver... He pobrably
enslaved her...
"His group stays in a mine, if I can remeber correctly.. An ebony mine...
He's a smugglar.
"My husband used to work for them... His name was Bartimeous.. he left the
group, but Hankarlic, afraid he would reveal the smuggler's ring, had him
killed...."
"So, we are to go and find your daughter, and kill the slavers? Very
well." he fastens his cloak, and looks to the door.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 09:49 PM
Tris entered. He nodded to Goranthir, and crossed the room to
stand beside him.
"I'm sorry I'm late, Loranna. I was looking for someone."
He turned his attention to what Ahjaar was saying.
Posted by: Sir Radont Today, 09:50 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 03:45 PM)
Ahjaar nodded. "It was Hankarlic, he... he's a sorcerus.
He's skilled in the school of Illsions. He made an Illusion of a dragon, the
dragon knocked me uncouncious, then he took Luxi. He's a slaver... He pobrably
enslaved her...
"His group stays in a mine, if I can remeber correctly.. An ebony mine...
He's a smugglar.
"My husband used to work for them... His name was Bartimeous.. he left the
group, but Hankarlic, afraid he would reveal the smuggler's ring, had him
killed...."
Radont listened, his lips curling into a slight snarl and he thightened his
grip on the Akaviri blade on his hip. He hated slavers, the only thing he hated
more were slavers that used children.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 09:52 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 03:48 PM)
"So, we are to go and find your daughter, and kill the
slavers? Very well." he fastens his cloak, and looks to the door.
Goranthir smiled when he saw Tris, and still holding his arms crossed over his
chest to block the blood stains, asked, "How many slavers are there, do we
know?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 09:52 PM
Falco took the story in silence. Though he didn't mention it
Falco had actually met many of the members of this smuggling ring in his days
as a bandit in Dagon Fel. He remebered them being extremely cruel, even for
slavers.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 09:55 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 03:52 PM)
Goranthir smiled when he saw Tris, and still holding his arms
crossed over his chest to block the blood stains, asked, "How many slavers
are there, do we know?"
Ahjaar shook her head. "No, I don't know. I do Hankarlic is a big in the
smuggling world, so he's bound to have at the least 30 men or so.."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 11:55 AM)
Ahjaar shook her head. "No, I don't know. I do Hankarlic is
a big in the smuggling world, so he's bound to have at the least 30 men or
so.."
"32" Falco muttered under his breath.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 02:55 PM)
Ahjaar shook her head. "No, I don't know. I do Hankarlic is
a big in the smuggling world, so he's bound to have at the least 30 men or
so.."
"The men shouldn't be a problem," Tris said. "I'm more concerned
about the slaves being hurt if we try something, and about the fact that she
might no longer be with them."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 09:57 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 03:56 PM)
"32" Falco muttered under his breath.
"You know them?" Goranthir asked. "What are their capabilities?
Are they warriors all, or mages as well? Any other allies we should know
about?"
Posted by: Aki Today, 09:58 PM
Reichi noddedat Tris. "Slavers, bandits, and all manner of
outlaws tend to be on average pretty badly trained, and with this group, a
fight would be more appropriatly labeled "slaughter" than a
fight," he said with a grin. "The problem is that they have
prisoners."
"A Subtle, stealthy approach is needed. Or Diplomacy."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 10:00 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 03:57 PM)
You know them?" Goranthir asked. "What are their
capabilities? Are they warriors all, or mages as well? Any other
allies we should know about?
"I've met these scum too. They are better trained then you'd think.
They're working out of an ebony mine, so we can assume they have ebony
weapons."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 10:01 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 11:57 AM)
You know them?" Goranthir asked. "What are their
capabilities? Are they warriors all, or mages as well? Any other
allies we should know about?
Falco turned to him. "A few mages, but mostly warriors and thieves, all
fairly Strong. I never met their leader I can't say anything about him. They're
stink'in cowards they only fight when they outnumber their opponents. Theya are
rather ill-equiped, Using an ill-assortment of knives, clubs, daggers, swords,
etc.."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 10:02 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 04:00 PM)
I've met these scum too. They are better trained then
you'd think. They're working out of an ebony mine, so we can assume they have
ebony weapons.
"They may have ebony from the mine but unless they have a talented smith
they're not producing ebony weapons," Loranna says. "It doesn't
preclude them from having good gear from their illegal wealth though."
She frowns, looking over her companions and thinking over what potions she has
readily available, or can brew up before people leave.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 10:04 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 04:01 PM)
Falco turned to him. "A few mages, but mostly
warriors and thieves, all fairly weak. I never met their leader I can't say
anything about him. They're stink'in cowards they only fight when they
outnumber their opponents. Theya are rather ill-equiped, Using an
ill-assortment of knives, clubs, daggers, swords, etc.."
"And at least one powerful sorceror, apparently," Goranthir added.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 10:14 PM
The Breton Arynel quietly joined the others.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 5 2005, 04:14 PM)
The Breton Arynel quietly joined the others.
"Hello Arynel."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 10:19 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 02:18 PM)
Hello Arynel.
Arynel nodded to Isidor, and the others, but the Breton did not say anything.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 10:20 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 04:04 PM)
"And at least one powerful sorceror, apparently,"
Goranthir added.
"Agreed; this sounds like a fairly big operation, not just a small group
of desperate bandits," Loranna says. "Doubtless Luxi is not the only
one who needs to be rescued."
"I'll arrange passage for everyone who wishes to go on this rescue
mission, and provide provisions and potions for you all," Loranna
promises. "It's the least I can do; if anyone who wants to go feels they
need some extra supplies they can't afford, speak with me now, I'll see what I
can do. No need to go off unprepared, even if I know most of you as stalwart
adventurers."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 10:21 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:20 PM)
Agreed; this sounds like a fairly big operation, not just
a small group of desperate bandits," Loranna says. "Doubtless
Luxi is not the only one who needs to be rescued.
"I'll arrange passage for everyone who wishes to go on this rescue
mission, and provide provisions and potions for you all," Loranna
promises. "It's the least I can do; if anyone who wants to go feels
they need some extra supplies they can't afford, speak with me now, I'll see
what I can do. No need to go off unprepared, even if I know most of you
as stalwart adventurers."
"Will the boat fit any rescues?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 10:24 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 03:20 PM)
Agreed; this sounds like a fairly big operation, not just
a small group of desperate bandits," Loranna says. "Doubtless
Luxi is not the only one who needs to be rescued.
"I'll arrange passage for everyone who wishes to go on this rescue
mission, and provide provisions and potions for you all," Loranna
promises. "It's the least I can do; if anyone who wants to go feels
they need some extra supplies they can't afford, speak with me now, I'll see
what I can do. No need to go off unprepared, even if I know most of you
as stalwart adventurers."
"Right," Tris said.
"I have everything I need," he said, turning to Goranthir, "But
do you?"
He caught Loranna's eye, to let her know he wished to talk to her after the
others had left.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 10:28 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:20 PM)
Agreed; this sounds like a fairly big operation, not just
a small group of desperate bandits," Loranna says. "Doubtless
Luxi is not the only one who needs to be rescued.
"I'll arrange passage for everyone who wishes to go on this rescue
mission, and provide provisions and potions for you all," Loranna
promises. "It's the least I can do; if anyone who wants to go feels
they need some extra supplies they can't afford, speak with me now, I'll see
what I can do. No need to go off unprepared, even if I know most of you
as stalwart adventurers."
"I have everything I need." Ahjaar said. "Thanks.. everyone, for
helping me.." She whispered, barely audiable.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 10:30 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 04:28 PM)
"I have everything I need." Ahjaar said.
"Thanks.. everyone, for helping me.." She whispered, barely audiable.
Isidor nodded and said "Anything we can do, we will. Now, are we ready to
leave?".
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 10:31 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 12:20 PM)
Agreed; this sounds like a fairly big operation, not just
a small group of desperate bandits," Loranna says. "Doubtless
Luxi is not the only one who needs to be rescued.
"I'll arrange passage for everyone who wishes to go on this rescue
mission, and provide provisions and potions for you all," Loranna
promises. "It's the least I can do; if anyone who wants to go feels
they need some extra supplies they can't afford, speak with me now, I'll see
what I can do. No need to go off unprepared, even if I know most of you
as stalwart adventurers."
"In that case I'll need three days worth of dried alit jerky. And 3 bottles
of cyrodillic brandy." He then marched off down to the docks.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 10:35 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:24 PM)
"Right," Tris said.
"I have everything I need," he said, turning to Goranthir,
"But do you?"
He caught Loranna's eye, to let her know he wished to talk to her after the
others had left.
Goranthir blushed. "I -- don't know if I will -- " He cleared his
throat, "I have some business I need to finish. Tell me when the ship is
leaving and I'll be on it."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 10:37 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 04:31 PM)
"In that case I'll need three days worth of dried alit
jerky. And 3 bottles of cyrodillic brandy." He then marched off down to
the docks.
Loranna groans a little. " ... He's going to be the death of me
someday," she says, shaking her head and grinning ruefully.
"Give me a couple hours, everyone," Loranna promises. "And thank
you all for helping." She looks to Ahjaar. "Welcome to Ald Raathim,
dear; welcome to the group."
As people leave, she waits to talk to Tris ...
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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:39 PM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
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the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
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saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
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2:
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the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
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DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
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whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
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Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, having recently helped Ahjaar regain her memory -
and learning that the Khajiit woman has a daughter who fell in the hands of
rogue slavers ...
She has gathered together her friends, asking for their help in rescuing
Ahjaar's daughter Luxi, and is now preparing the ship to take the party to
Dagon Fel - as soon as Tris has a word with her.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:40 PM
Summary
Falco Redflash, the male argonian Rogue, is currently heading down to the
docks.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:42 PM
ooc: Tris, a young male Breton, came to an agreement with
Barenziah in the last thread.
Tris gestured to Goranthir. "Wait a moment before you run out. Loranna...
her majesty and I had an interesting talk, just now."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:43 PM
Summary
Nalion, a male Breton mage, is currently resting in his chamber. He is trying
to fulfill a task Allerleirauh has placed on him and thus he needs to stay in
Ald Raathim.
He recently had a talk with Tris and asked about Doll, a human Akavirian girl
with whom Nalion fell in love with and wants to see again and this increases
his determination to be successful.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:43 PM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is waiting at the Ald
Raathim castle for word from Slyvos on summoning a ghost that is haunting Anya.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:44 PM
OOC:
The Breton Arynel is currently with the others.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:45 PM
OOC:
Isidor, the incredibly attractive male nord(), is getting ready to go to Dagon Fel, to help find Ahjaar's
daughter, with Ahjaar, Radnot, Tris, Falco, Reichi, Arynel and Goranthir.
Isidor heads to the dock, and stood there, waiting.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:46 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:42 PM)
ooc: Tris, a young male Breton, came to an agreement with
Barenziah in the last thread.
Tris gestured to Goranthir. "Wait a moment before you run out. Loranna...
her majesty and I had an interesting talk, just now."
Loranna says "I heard from the servants that you and her Majesty were
chatting; what were you two discussing, dear?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:47 PM
OOC Summary:
Ahjaar has just gotten back her memory, and is thrown back in shock from the
fact that her daughter, Luxi, was kiddnapped by the Slaver/Smugglar Soruceror.
She is now preparing to go to Dagon Fel.
****************************
Ahjaar got up, and headed down to the Drucken Guar. Before she left, she wanted
to get something to eat..
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:47 PM
Summary
Barenziah, the Queen Mother and current Regent ruler of Morrowind, is in Ald
Raathim, with a proposal of an alliance with the kingdom. Her son, Helseth,
lies dying back in Mournhold.
Goranthir, one of her guards and (unbeknownst to most) her grandson, is a
handsome 16-year-old natural ranger, able to speak with all manners of animals.
He is currently in Loranna's room, trying to keep the blood stains on his shirt
from being seen.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:42 PM)
ooc: Tris, a young male Breton, came to an agreement with
Barenziah in the last thread.
Tris gestured to Goranthir. "Wait a moment before you run out. Loranna...
her majesty and I had an interesting talk, just now."
"What did you say?" Goranthir's eyes widened with hope. He tried to
sound confident, but he knew that he didn't.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:48 PM
Summary: Anya is a Wood Elf rogue
with blonde hair tied into a tight bun and a cherry tatto on her left cheek.
She's sitting in the Drunken Guar talking with Captain Balryn of the Royal
Gaurd after winning an Akaviri Amulet in a little archery contest.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:50 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 03:47 PM)
Summary
Barenziah, the Queen Mother and current Regent ruler of Morrowind, is in Ald
Raathim, with a proposal of an alliance with the kingdom. Her son,
Helseth, lies dying back in Mournhold.
Goranthir, one of her guards and (unbeknownst to most) her grandson, is a
handsome 16-year-old natural ranger, able to speak with all manners of
animals. He is currently in Loranna's room, trying to keep the blood
stains on his shirt from being seen.
"What did you say?" Goranthir's eyes widened with hope. He
tried to sound confident, but he knew that he didn't.
Tris smiled at the young man. It was hard not to be infected by his enthusiasm.
"I did tell you not to worry about being disappointed, didn't I?"
He waited until the room had cleared to continue. "Her majesty would like
Goranthir to become part of your group, Loranna. She thinks it would be good
for him."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:52 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:50 PM)
Tris smiled at the young man. It was hard not to be infected by
his enthusiasm.
"I did tell you not to worry about being disappointed, didn't I?"
He waited until the room had cleared to continue. "Her majesty would like
Goranthir to become part of your group, Loranna. She thinks it would be good
for him."
Goranthir looked from Tris to Loranna, and licked his lips like he was going to
give a long plea, but all that came out was: "Please?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:54 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:50 PM)
Tris smiled at the young man. It was hard not to be infected by
his enthusiasm.
"I did tell you not to worry about being disappointed, didn't I?"
He waited until the room had cleared to continue. "Her majesty would like
Goranthir to become part of your group, Loranna. She thinks it would be good
for him."
"Ah," Loranna says. "She told me he's a natural ranger."
A thoughtful look comes to her face. "Dram has been asking Thom to train
some of the guards in wilderness skills; after the latest vampire attack he
felt we needed more ranger types for Ald Raathim ..."
She looks at Goranthir. "What experience do you have with adventuring,
dear?" She pauses, then adds in a lower tone " ... And, um, how
likely would your parents be to jump on me if something bad happened ..."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:54 PM
OOC Summary:
Reichi, the male Dunmer Werewolf, is with the others...
---------------
QUOTE
He waited until the room had cleared to continue. "Her
majesty would like Goranthir to become part of your group, Loranna. She thinks
it would be good for him."
Reichi raised a eyebrow, but grinned. "I have no problem with it," he
said after a moment's pause. "So long as he doesn't get himself
killed," he said half in jest.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:55 PM
Ahjaar ordered Nix hound meat, bread and a bottle of Filn.
She ate, all the time thinking... worrying... hoping...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:59 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 03:54 PM)
Ah," Loranna says. "She told me he's a natural
ranger.
A thoughtful look comes to her face. "Dram has been asking Thom to
train some of the guards in wilderness skills; after the latest vampire attack
he felt we needed more ranger types for Ald Raathim ..."
She looks at Goranthir. "What experience do you have with
adventuring, dear?" She pauses, then adds in a lower tone
" ... And, um, how likely would your parents be to jump on me if something
bad happened ..."
"I have her majesty's assurance that no harm will come to any of us
through his parents," Tris said. He turned to include Goranthir in his
conversation. "And I told her majesty what we all know, which is that if
he wants to come, he belongs here, and it's not within our power to stop
him."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:59 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:54 PM)
Ah," Loranna says. "She told me he's a
natural ranger.
A thoughtful look comes to her face. "Dram has been asking Thom to
train some of the guards in wilderness skills; after the latest vampire attack
he felt we needed more ranger types for Ald Raathim ..."
"I wasn't thinking ... that ... um ..." Goranthir stammered.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:54 PM)
She looks at Goranthir. "What experience do you have
with adventuring, dear?" She pauses, then adds in a lower tone
" ... And, um, how likely would your parents be to jump on me if something
bad happened ..."
Goranthir looked to Tris miserably, and back to Loranna, "Well, no
experience, really. Except a few scrapes on the road from Summerset to
Morrowind ... That's why I didn't think I should begin on my own ... But I can
support a group. And I won't let you down ...
"My parents know I want to do this, and they've reluctantly agreed if my
grandmother says you're trustworthy. I suppose if I die, they'll be upset, but
I imagine more angry at whoever did the killing ... "
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:59 PM)
I have her majesty's assurance that no harm will come to
any of us through his parents," Tris said. He turned to include
Goranthir in his conversation. "And I told her majesty what we all know,
which is that if he wants to come, he belongs here, and it's not within our
power to stop him.
Goranthir smiled widely. It was definitely his mother and grandmother's smile.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:00 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 12:55 PM)
Ahjaar ordered Nix hound meat, bread and a bottle of Filn.
She ate, all the time thinking... worrying... hoping...
Falco entered the tavern to get one last drink before he left. He noticed
Ahjaar sitting alone. He apporached and sat next to her. He had yet to speak
with her, but felt he still needed to apologize. "I believ I have not yet
introduce myself. I am Falco Redflash. But I fear I must apologize to you
already. Ahjaar, I'm sorry about your daughter, and your husband. I'm sure he
was a good man. I feel guilty though. These slavers I knew what they did for a
living, and didn't evr do anything to stop them. Really if it wasn't for me
your daughter would be safe right now. So will you accept my most sincere
apologies?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 05:00 PM)
Falco entered the tavern to get one last drink before he left.
He noticed Ahjaar sitting alone. He apporached and sat next to her. He had yet
to speak with her, but felt he still needed to apologize. "I believ I have
not yet introduce myself. I am Falco Redflash. But I fear I must apologize to
you already. Ahjaar, I'm sorry about your daughter, and your husband. I'm sure
he was a good man. I feel guilty though. These slavers I knew what they did for
a living, and didn't evr do anything to stop them. Really if it wasn't for me
your daughter would be safe right now. So will you accept my most sincere
apologies?"
"It's not your fault, Falco, don't burden yourself with such
thoughts."
Ahjaar sipped some of her filn.
"It's no one fault. Not mine. Not yours. Would you like something?
Filn?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 01:02 PM)
It's not your fault, Falco, don't burden yourself with
such thoughts.
Ahjaar sipped some of her filn.
"It's no one fault. Not mine. Not yours. Would you like something?
Filn?"
He shook his head "I never touch the stuff. But Ahjaar I swear to you I
will find your daugher and help slay the bastard who took her. Of this you can
be sure."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:05 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 04:59 PM)
"I wasn't thinking ... that ... um ..." Goranthir
stammered.
Goranthir looked to Tris miserably, and back to Loranna, "Well, no
experience, really. Except a few scrapes on the road from Summerset to
Morrowind ... That's why I didn't think I should begin on my own ... But I can
support a group. And I won't let you down ...
"My parents know I want to do this, and they've reluctantly agreed if my
grandmother says you're trustworthy. I suppose if I die, they'll be
upset, but I imagine more angry at whoever did the killing ... "
Goranthir smiled widely. It was definitely his mother and grandmother's
smile.
Loranna looks concerned, but smiles nonetheless. "Tris is right," she
says. "If you're here, seeking adventure, then you belong here. Far be it
from me to tell a young, dreaming youth not to follow their dreams."
"Just, do be careful; the first step to becoming a truly great adventurer
is in recognizing your own limits," she says. "I've fought with
everyone going on this rescue mission; they're all good people, even if Falco
is exasperating at times. And Isidor too."
She looks over and adds "Oh and that Tris fellow - he's the worst. He'll
smile at a lass and make them fall in love without even trying and then - bam!
Off he goes to get into trouble, just because. Terrible, terrible I tell
you."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:06 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 05:04 PM)
He shook his head "I never touch the stuff. But Ahjaar I
swear to you I will find your daugher and help slay the bastard who took
her. Of this you can be sure."
"Thank you, so much." Ahjaar hugged him.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 01:06 PM)
"Thank you, so much." Ahjaar hugged him.
Falco smiled then turned to leave "Hurry up we'll be leaving soon..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:09 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:05 PM)
Loranna looks concerned, but smiles nonetheless.
"Tris is right," she says. "If you're here, seeking
adventure, then you belong here. Far be it from me to tell a young,
dreaming youth not to follow their dreams."
"Just, do be careful; the first step to becoming a truly great adventurer
is in recognizing your own limits," she says. "I've fought with
everyone going on this rescue mission; they're all good people, even if Falco
is exasperating at times. And Isidor too."
She looks over and adds "Oh and that Tris fellow - he's the worst.
He'll smile at a lass and make them fall in love without even trying and then -
bam! Off he goes to get into trouble, just because. Terrible,
terrible I tell you."
"Who's talking about lasses?" Tris said mildly.
"He's not here to work in the guard, Loranna; he's one of us, like it or
not. So we should probably get used to the idea."
He grinned. But he was also telling Goranthir, with a look, We'll talk in a
moment.
"Shall we get you some gear?" he asked.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:10 PM
Before Loranna had finished, Goranthir dropped on on knee to
kiss her hand.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 05:05 PM)
She looks over and adds "Oh and that Tris fellow - he's the
worst. He'll smile at a lass and make them fall in love without even
trying and then - bam! Off he goes to get into trouble, just
because. Terrible, terrible I tell you."
Goranthir laughed, got up, and embraced Tris: "Yeah, he's definitely the
worst."
The blood stains on his shirt were visible, but he didn't seem to notice.
"I have to tell grandmother goodbye. How soon are we leaving?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:12 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 05:10 PM)
Before Loranna had finished, Goranthir dropped on on knee to
kiss her hand.
Goranthir laughed, got up, and embraced Tris: "Yeah, he's definitely the
worst."
The blood stains on his shirt were visible, but he didn't seem to notice.
"I have to tell grandmother goodbye. How soon are we leaving?"
Loranna blushes a little. "You're welcome dear ... uh, Goranthir, why are
you all bloody?"
She was about to answer Tris, when Goranthir embraced the Breton. "Oh no;
now I have two pretty boys being cute in close proximity; I need to go to my
confessor soon as her Majesty leaves ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 05:12 PM)
Loranna blushes a little. "You're welcome dear ...
uh, Goranthir, why are you all bloody?"
Goranthir looked down, and his eyes turned sad though the smile remained on his
face. "You were having a problem with alit eating your ranchers' guar, and
I tried to take care of it. I was just trying to get them together so there
could be some kind of a compromise ... but the ranchers weren't really
interested in that. They killed the alit. So ... I guess that's good for the guar
..."
He tried to laugh, but it wasn't authentic.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 05:08 PM)
Falco smiled then turned to leave "Hurry up we'll be
leaving soon..."
**********
Ahjaar was waiting impatently on the dock, throwing Slaughter fish scales to
Samuel, the Deugh. "Samuel like's tasties.." He said, as he gobbles
up the scales.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:19 PM
Falco hurried his cute butt and tail into the ship.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:23 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 04:16 PM)
Goranthir looked down, and his eyes turned sad though the smile
remained on his face. "You were having a problem with alit eating
your ranchers' guar, and I tried to take care of it. I was just trying to
get them together so there could be some kind of a compromise ... but the
ranchers weren't really interested in that. They killed the alit.
So ... I guess that's good for the guar ..."
He tried to laugh, but it wasn't authentic.
"That is blood," Tris said, shocked. "They shouldn't have
gotten blood on you, whatever they thought they were doing. Goranthir - you're
no prince here, just a man, but... sometimes you just have to punch someone in
the face."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:26 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 05:23 PM)
"That is blood," Tris said, shocked.
"They shouldn't have gotten blood on you, whatever they thought they were
doing. Goranthir - you're no prince here, just a man, but... sometimes you just
have to punch someone in the face."
"I did, it's a good thing I didn't have a sword on me," Goranthir
grimaced, and pulled open the tunic to show the sword gash across his chest.
"It's not all alit blood. I don't think they were trying to hurt me -- I
just kept on getting in the way. At least, until there was nothing left to try
to protect."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:27 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 05:23 PM)
"That is blood," Tris said, shocked.
"They shouldn't have gotten blood on you, whatever they thought they were
doing. Goranthir - you're no prince here, just a man, but... sometimes you just
have to punch someone in the face."
Loranna is frowning. "Agreed," Loranna says. "Thank you for
bringing this matter to my attention, Goranthir; it seems our ranchers need
some extra help keeping the alits out of their hair - and a punch to the face.
Pity my father isn't around right now ..."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 05:26 PM)
I did, it's a good thing I didn't have a sword on
me," Goranthir grimaced, and pulled open the tunic to show the sword gash
across his chest. "It's not all alit blood. I don't think they were
trying to hurt me -- I just kept on getting in the way. At least, until
there was nothing left to try to protect.
Loranna's frown deepens. "I think I need to talk to Dram ..." she
says, her brow darkening.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:28 PM
Anya was grateful when the servant arrived and told her Loranna
requested help, though it sounded like plenty had already gathered, and she
wasn't in the best of shape to go adventuring. She just wanted to go out and
collect her thoughts, the nightmares bearing down on her again.
Standing up, Anya gave the captain a kiss on the cheek, "It was nice to
meet you, and to see such fine archery. Your tales were interesting to hear
too, despite your modest story-telling. I need to go though, I hope we can sit
down again before you leave with your Queen."
Picking up her armor from the smith, and leaving a generous sum of coins, she
equipped her now matte black and green Glass Curaiss. Much better for
avoiding detection.
She picked a direction, and began walking. Her path taking her into the woods.
Lotus appeared a moment later when she entered the tree line. "Oh dear, I
forgot I didn't release you, though I suppose you didn't mind the exersice.
Tell me, what could she have meant, I never left anyone, why would she say
that?"
She continued down the woods confused and scared, her face still passive,
grateful for her silent company.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:30 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:27 PM)
Loranna is frowning. "Agreed," Loranna
says. "Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention,
Goranthir; it seems our ranchers need some extra help keeping the alits out of
their hair - and a punch to the face. Pity my father isn't around right
now ..."
Loranna's frown deepens. "I think I need to talk to Dram ..."
she says, her brow darkening.
Tris's nostrils flared. If they hadn't been about to head off, he would have
found the ranchers himself. But Loranna could handle her own people. That was
new. The Loranna he had first met was a timid girl who wouldn't talk back to
anyone.
"You shouldn't leave wounds unhealed," he said softly. "First
lesson. Always have healing ready to hand. Loranna?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:33 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 05:30 PM)
Tris's nostrils flared. If they hadn't been about to head off,
he would have found the ranchers himself. But Loranna could handle her own
people. That was new. The Loranna he had first met was a timid girl who
wouldn't talk back to anyone.
"You shouldn't leave wounds unhealed," he said softly.
"First lesson. Always have healing ready to hand. Loranna?"
Loranna nods, muttering "Just give me a description of the people
involved, dear; Dram and I will take care of the rest."
Her hands glow with blue light as she passes them over Goranthir's woulds; rent
flesh mends and lost blood replenishes, restoring health and vigor.
"Good luck dear; may the Nine bless your first adventure," she says,
smiling; her tearstreaks catch the light, giving her expression an almost
ethereal beauy.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:34 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 05:30 PM)
Tris's nostrils flared. If they hadn't been about to head off,
he would have found the ranchers himself. But Loranna could handle her own
people. That was new. The Loranna he had first met was a timid girl who
wouldn't talk back to anyone.
"You shouldn't leave wounds unhealed," he said softly.
"First lesson. Always have healing ready to hand. Loranna?"
"But they just barely scratched me," Goranthir said, tracing the red
line across his dark chest. "Don't tell Barenziah. She'll think I'm a fool
for interfering."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 05:33 PM)
Loranna nods, muttering "Just give me a description of the
people involved, dear; Dram and I will take care of the rest."
Her hands glow with blue light as she passes them over Goranthir's woulds; rent
flesh mends and lost blood replenishes, restoring health and vigor.
"Good luck dear; may the Nine bless your first adventure," she says,
smiling; her tearstreaks catch the light, giving her expression an almost
ethereal beauy.
He gives the description, and then drops again to his knee, "Thank you, my
lady."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:42 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 04:34 PM)
But they just barely scratched me," Goranthir said,
tracing the red line across his dark chest. "Don't tell Barenziah.
She'll think I'm a fool for interfering.
He gives the description, and then drops again to his knee, "Thank you, my
lady."
Loranna had the business of hiring the boat to take care of; and Goranthir had
his grandmother to visit. Outside Loranna's room, Tris said to him, "I had
this lecture ready for you, this long one about recklessness. But you've heard
it before, I realized. So let me just say this: when you risk your life with a
group of people, you may get someone killed. I've sworn to protect you; you
could get me killed. I'm fast, but not invulnerable. Remember
that."
He ruffled the red-gold hair. "See you on the boat."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:42 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 05:34 PM)
But they just barely scratched me," Goranthir said,
tracing the red line across his dark chest. "Don't tell Barenziah.
She'll think I'm a fool for interfering.
He gives the description, and then drops again to his knee, "Thank you, my
lady."
"You're welcome dear - but please, don't keep kneeling like that to
me," Loranna says, grinning. "You'll give me most evil ideas and
Slyvos is still recovering."
"Whih reminds me, I need to speak with my fiance ..." she says.
"But first things first. Godspeed dears; I'll await your return."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:45 PM
Loranna, while going to find Dram, discovers a pie in the oven.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:46 PM
Oh, look, pie! 
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:47 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 05:42 PM)
You're welcome dear - but please, don't keep kneeling like
that to me," Loranna says, grinning. "You'll give me most evil ideas
and Slyvos is still recovering.
"Whih reminds me, I need to speak with my fiance ..." she says.
"But first things first. Godspeed dears; I'll await your return."
"Thank you, and I won't do it anymore," Goranthir grinned, getting
back to his feet. "It's sort of how we do everything in Firsthold. I'll
bring you something back from Dagon Fel!"
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 05:42 PM)
Loranna had the business of hiring the boat to take care
of; and Goranthir had his grandmother to visit. Outside Loranna's room,
Tris said to him, "I had this lecture ready for you, this long one about
recklessness. But you've heard it before, I realized. So let me just say this:
when you risk your life with a group of people, you may get someone killed.
I've sworn to protect you; you could get me killed. I'm fast, but
not invulnerable. Remember that."
He ruffled the red-gold hair. "See you on the boat."
"Thank you, I'll never forget that you gave me this chance,"
Goranthir smiled, and embarrassed, realized that he needed to wipe a tear from
his eye. He did so quickly and then ran off down the corridor. "I'll see
you at the ship!"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:50 PM
Ahjaar sat on the deck, watching the waves slap the boat,
waiting for the others to bored. Thoughts plagued her mind, mostly bad.
What if Luxi was sold?
What if we can't find the group?
What if Luxi is-
No, she didn't dare think that.
She fiddled with an arrow, rolling it in her palms, trying to not think
about Luxi. She closed her eyes and cryed.
She just wanted her daughter back.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:52 PM
The ship's captain nods. "Right; three days of alit jerky,
four bottles of brandy - one fer meself - saltrice and hackle ho and nix jerky
and potions for restoring health, restoring magicka, restoring fatigue, curing
poison and disease, making yourself hard to see, and one bottle of Telvanni Bug
Musk. Plus some gold for operating expenses and one more bottle of filn for
me."
"Too bad you ain't going to Suran," the captain winks. "We cast
off mateys! Off to Dagon Fel!"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:53 PM
Goranthir hurried his way down to the ship. Full ebony mail,
daedric dai-katana. His grandmother had dressed him for his first day
adventuring.
“This is really embarrassing,” he thought to himself.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:59 PM
Barenziah found Tris in the corridor while he was leaving to
catch the ship.
"Goranthir told me what you did for him," the Queen Mother smiled.
"He worships you now, I hope you know. I just wanted to say thank you
again, and to tell you while you're watching out for him, remember to watch out
for yourself."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 04:59 PM)
Barenziah found Tris in the corridor while he was leaving to
catch the ship.
"Goranthir told me what you did for him," the Queen Mother smiled.
"He worships you now, I hope you know. I just wanted to say thank
you again, and to tell you while you're watching out for him, remember to watch
out for yourself."
"I will," Tris said. He took her hand and bowed over it. "After
all, I want to see you again."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:05 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 06:02 PM)
"I will," Tris said. He took her hand and bowed
over it. "After all, I want to see you again."
"I may not be here when you return," Barenziah smiled. "But I
guarantee you that I will see you again, and again."
Her guards in attendance looked the other way as she kissed him.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:07 AM
After a day at sea, the ship fanilly lands at Dagon Fel.
Ahjaar looks around. She sighed. This town was all to familiar.
The first thing she wanted to do was go to her house.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:11 AM
Falco yawned and stretched. It had been a few weeks since he had
last been to Dagon Fel but he still knew the town like the back of his hand.
As, he was sure, did Isidor. Falco walked onto the docks.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:14 AM
Goranthir looked around, his eyes wide with wonder. "It's
so ... horrible ..."
Dagon Fel had not felt the full brunt of the Azurite attacks or the explosion
of Dagoth Ur, but it was not the prettiest of towns.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 05:14 PM)
Goranthir looked around, his eyes wide with wonder. "It's
so ... horrible ..."
Dagon Fel had not felt the full brunt of the Azurite attacks or the explosion
of Dagoth Ur, but it was not the prettiest of towns.
Tris laughed out loud.
"Don't let the locals hear you say that. As Vvardenfell goes, this is the
pretty part."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:22 AM
Ald Raathim
Loranna listens to Dram's report. "They were a little outraged at having
to pay up over a 'snippity newcomer with less sense than the damn alits he was
trying to keep alive', and they grumbled a lot about food being taken off their
tables, but the ranchers have been made to understand the error of their ways,
my Lady. They paid their fines and the situation is resolved." He
hesitates a moment. "I understand the young man can speak to animals
..."
"Yes, he can," Loranna says, reading Dram's expression. "He's
here to be an adventurer, not a guard, though."
Dram nods. "A pity; we could use some more people with wilderness skills.
The ranchers say the alits have been giving them trouble for a little bit now
..."
"We're working on it, trust me dear," Loranna says. "Thank you
for your prompt work, Dram."
Dram bows lightly. "My job, my Lady; that is all for now to report."
"Very well; return to your duties, dear." Dram bows and leaves, as
Loranna scratches her chin. Thom had left for a while; she wondered who else
could train her guards in wilderness skills ...
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:22 AM
Ahjaar decided the best way to find the mine quickly was to ask
the people who lived here.
But first, she dicided to ask Falco.
"Falco, you know alot about this group, it seems. Do have any idea of its
where abouts?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:22 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 06:14 PM)
Goranthir looked around, his eyes wide with wonder. "It's
so ... horrible ..."
Dagon Fel had not felt the full brunt of the Azurite attacks or the explosion
of Dagoth Ur, but it was not the prettiest of towns.
"I lived on this [censored] desolate rock for ten years. It's worse then a
Grahl's cave. It's cold, the locals are unfriendly, and the smugglers are the
worst scum you'll ever meet".
He turns to Ahjaar "Last I heard, they have a cave to the east of this
"town"."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 06:22 PM)
"I lived on this [censored] desolate rock for ten years.
It's worse then a Grahl's cave. It's cold, the locals are unfriendly, and the
smugglers are the worst scum you'll ever meet".
He turns to Ahjaar "Last I heard, they have a cave to the east of this
"town"."
"East? Good. We hould start in the direction, I soppose."
Ahjaar begain to walk twards the west.
"I'll catch up with you, I'm going to go check something."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 06:20 PM)
Tris laughed out loud.
"Don't let the locals hear you say that. As Vvardenfell goes, this is the
pretty part."
"I've been to Vivec," said Goranthir as they began the walk.
"Almost a year ago, before all the ... troubles. It wasn't the friendliest
town to the Queen's retinue, but I liked the canals ..."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:32 AM
Ald Raathim, the previous night
Nalion had slept long and took his time to rest and think. Many thoughts raced
through his head, about Doll, his task, his friends here and in Solunastra and
... wherever.
Now though while walking through the castles towards the tower where Loranna's
study was located, he focused on the task ahead.
The Breton climbed the stairs of the tower and past Loranna's study. As he
arrived at the top, he sqeezed though a small trap door leading outside. Moving
towards a merlon, he placed his hands firmly onto the cold stone. It was a cold
night and the castle was quiet. The guards dutifully patrolled on the
battlements below.
Nalion looked skywards. It was a clear night and the stars sparkled like gems
on a black velvet dress. On closer investigation though, as if a woman would
hold that dress against the light streaming though a window, one would find
that this dress was in truth ragged, with holes all over it through which
bright daylight shined. A dress called Oblivion.
Nalion deeply breathed in the fresh cool air and began to patiently watch the
sky. He knew not what he was looking for, but he would know when he saw it.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 06:22 PM)
"Very well; return to your duties, dear." Dram
bows and leaves, as Loranna scratches her chin. Thom had left for a
while; she wondered who else could train her guards in wilderness skills ...
A servant entered. "The Queen Mother of Morrowind wishes the pleasure of
your company."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 06:32 PM)
Ald Raathim
A servant entered. "The Queen Mother of Morrowind wishes the
pleasure of your company."
"Thank you dear," Loranna says, getting up and following her servant
to the Queen's pressence.
"You wished my company, Your Majesty?" Loranna asks, smiling; she was
coming to enjoy her time with the Dunmer queen.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:37 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 05:27 PM)
East? Good. We hould start in the direction, I
soppose.
Ahjaar begain to walk twards the west.
"I'll catch up with you, I'm going to go check something."
"Is that the best idea?" Tris asked her. "We can go with you,
and then go together. It's not as if the trail is going to be hot; it's been
several days already."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 06:36 PM)
"Thank you dear," Loranna says, getting up and
following her servant to the Queen's pressence.
"You wished my company, Your Majesty?" Loranna asks, smiling; she was
coming to enjoy her time with the Dunmer queen.
The Queen was standing on the cliffs overlooking the bay. At Loranna's
approach, she laughed, "I would have come to you, my dear. But it is a
lovely day. So much nicer to discuss things with a view over the land we hope
to protect."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:39 AM
Ahjaar took the path leading around the wastern hills, as she
went the smell of charcal grew worse. She saw her house before she physicaly
did, and when she did, her nightmares came true. Where her house once stood
proud and tall, there was just a pile of charred wood planks.
She knew what had happened here. Hanvarlic had looted her house, and burnt it
to the gound. She expected no less of him, the vermin he was.
Ahjaar ran and cought back up with the group.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 06:37 PM)
The Queen was standing on the cliffs overlooking the bay.
At Loranna's approach, she laughed, "I would have come to you, my
dear. But it is a lovely day. So much nicer to discuss things with
a view over the land we hope to protect."
"It is a lovely day," Loranna says. "And it is a lovely land
too, even if it really doesn't know the beauy of a fresh snowfall. But no place
can have everything."
Save one, Loranna thinks, remembering Allie's letters.
"What would you like to discuss, Your Majesty?" Loranna asks, after
taking a moment to admire the view.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:43 AM
Fslco saw the look of sadness and anger etched onto Ahjaar's
face. He was surprised to find he was genuinely concerned. "What is it
Ahjaar? Whats wrong?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 06:41 PM)
"What would you like to discuss, Your Majesty?"
Loranna asks, after taking a moment to admire the view.
"My grandson Goranthir is much taken with you, and your battles,"
Barenziah smiled, the wind from the sea stroking her silver hair. "If I
ever wished to make you an enemy, I would be making an enemy of him. It appears
I've lost the ability to negotiate terms of an alliance altogether."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 06:43 PM)
Falco saw the look of sadness and anger etched onto Ahjaar's
face. He was surprised to find he was genuinely concerned. "What is it
Ahjaar? Whats wrong?"
"I don't want to talk about it now, Falco." she huffed.
"Keep you eye's peeled, the entrance is bound to be hidden by an Illision,
so look for anomalies in the ground, rock, whatever."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 06:44 PM)
My grandson Goranthir is much taken with you, and your
battles," Barenziah smiled, the wind from the sea stroking her silver
hair. "If I ever wished to make you an enemy, I would be making an enemy
of him. It appears I've lost the ability to negotiate terms of an
alliance altogether.
"Really?" Loranna says. "I'd just been thinking almost the
opposite; how could I think to make an enemy of you when your own grandson fights
with us in the coming days?"
She chuckles a bit. "This is why you are the seasoned and powerful Queen
Mother and I'm still the new noblewoman with more ambitions than she realized
but little actual experience as of yet."
"I've spoken with almost everyone I had thought to speak of regarding your
offer, Your Majesty," Loranna continues. "I admit there are still
come reservations in my mind but I find myself leaning ever more toward
accepting your proposal."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 06:50 PM)
Really?" Loranna says. "I'd just been
thinking almost the opposite; how could I think to make an enemy of you when
your own grandson fights with us in the coming days?
She chuckles a bit. "This is why you are the seasoned and powerful
Queen Mother and I'm still the new noblewoman with more ambitions than she
realized but little actual experience as of yet."
"I've spoken with almost everyone I had thought to speak of regarding your
offer, Your Majesty," Loranna continues. "I admit there are
still come reservations in my mind but I find myself leaning ever more toward
accepting your proposal."
"It is good you are so cautious," Barenziah nodded. "Simply let
me know when you are ready to say for certain. I am happy to stay here. Do you
know I accepted Symmachus's marriage proposal right on this cliff? Both
Plitinius Mero and Stern Gamboge got that wrong in their biographies of me. I
always thought that funny, but I never thought to correct them ..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 06:56 PM)
It is good you are so cautious," Barenziah nodded.
"Simply let me know when you are ready to say for certain. I am
happy to stay here. Do you know I accepted Symmachus's marriage proposal
right on this cliff? Both Plitinius Mero and Stern Gamboge got that wrong
in their biographies of me. I always thought that funny, but I never
thought to correct them ...
"It's a lovely cliff," Loranna says. "It's a good place to
declare one's love for another." She sniffs the air, smiling. "The
wind is almost just right here ..."
" ... If I may ask, Your Majesty, what would you foresee as the greatest
opposition to those who ally with you?" she asks. "I think I could
allay my reservations some if I knew better beforehand what my agreeing would
be commiting me to. Especially since I am rather close to the higer ups in one
of the bigger factions in Morrowind, one that's traditionally been at odds with
your son."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:01 PM)
It's a lovely cliff," Loranna says. "It's
a good place to declare one's love for another." She sniffs the air,
smiling. "The wind is almost just right here ...
" ... If I may ask, Your Majesty, what would you foresee as the greatest
opposition to those who ally with you?" she asks. "I think I
could allay my reservations some if I knew better beforehand what my agreeing
would be commiting me to. Especially since I am rather close to the higer
ups in one of the bigger factions in Morrowind, one that's traditionally been
at odds with your son."
"The objections I've faced so far in my discussions with others probably
don't apply to you," Barenziah said. "Morrowind is an ancient land
with ancient grudges, and I cannot ease them all with a few sweet words. But my
aim is to make a single, strong, central authority in Morrowind, to end the
small civil wars that have been plaguing and impoverishing the land for
millenia. Each subject realm should be powerful enough to protect itself, but
no more. The ability of the larger realms to bully and suborn their neighbors
will cease."
Barenziah took a seat on a bare rock. "The larger powers-that-be do not
like this, of course. But they were not friends to begin with. Some of them
have already set down their arms, and others will likely fight to preserve
their old priveleges. It may be that there will be a war. And if there is, it
may come to Ald Raathim."
"If it does, as your ally, we will protect you, and ask that you help us
secure your borders and support our soldiers. If you side with them, well, you
would be our enemy ... "
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:28 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 07:17 PM)
The objections I've faced so far in my discussions with
others probably don't apply to you," Barenziah said. "Morrowind is an
ancient land with ancient grudges, and I cannot ease them all with a few sweet
words. But my aim is to make a single, strong, central authority in
Morrowind, to end the small civil wars that have been plaguing and
impoverishing the land for millenia. Each subject realm should be
powerful enough to protect itself, but no more. The ability of the larger
realms to bully and suborn their neighbors will cease.
Barenziah took a seat on a bare rock. "The larger powers-that-be do not
like this, of course. But they were not friends to begin with. Some
of them have already set down their arms, and others will likely fight to
preserve their old priveleges. It may be that there will be a war.
And if there is, it may come to Ald Raathim."
"If it does, as your ally, we will protect you, and ask that you help us
secure your borders and support our soldiers. If you side with them,
well, you would be our enemy ... "
"I'm still trying to learn more about Morrowind's politics," Loranna
admits. "I respect the value of Dunmer traditions; your people have
achomplished incredible things, Your Majesty, and I wish to add to that, not
detract from it. But I do admit, for all the good the House system may have
brought, there is a lot of animosity that seems pointless."
"You're right; a few sweet words won't erase it all, and maybe for
Morrowind the Houses should continue to exist - we live in the Arena, after
all. But my thoughts run more in line with yours on this matter."
"And, to be honest - Dunmer traditionalists, espeically in my own House,
won't see me as much of an ally anyway," she says. "I'm not an
abolitionist but I'm not about to change how we do things here, just to be
complaint with the Dunmer traditions, and slaves who seek asylum here will
still find me sympathetic."
"Either way, I'm looking at conflict, am I not?" Loranna asks,
smiling a little.
"What do you foresee from the New Temple, Your Majesty?" Loranna
asks. "I was thinking you and Allerleirauh should talk; I can't speak for
her but I think she'd be inclined to listen to your ideas, at least. She does
have experience with the Dunmer people and their gods."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:33 AM
Isidor walked foward, quitely. He thought the cave should appear
soon, but he wasn't sure.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:28 PM)
"Either way, I'm looking at conflict, am I not?"
Loranna asks, smiling a little.
"I certainly am," Barenziah smiled sadly. "I suspect though that
the trouble will come in the south and in Vvardenfell, not near here, but one
never knows."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:28 PM)
What do you foresee from the New Temple, Your
Majesty?" Loranna asks. "I was thinking you and Allerleirauh
should talk; I can't speak for her but I think she'd be inclined to listen to
your ideas, at least. She does have experience with the Dunmer people and
their gods.
"Tris said he would be my ambassador to Allerleirauh," Barenziah
replied. "I think they are in a similar situation to you and me. They are
a relatively new institution, not yet part of the old structure. I know their
aims, I think, and they're complimentary to mine, but I have to do more
research to offer a solid prediction how they would see this goal of mine. I
hope they will approve."
Posted by: Ritual Today, 01:35 AM
Summary: From Part 10-
Rymlin looked around as the guards got to work carting off the corpses of the
vampires. He watched silently as Loranna and her brigade left the forest,
returning to the warmth of their respective homes. As the last bodies faded
from view, Rymlin cast a spell of detect enchantment and began his search.
Feeling around mentally, Rymlin came across a small item hidden under some
brush. Picking it up, he gazed at it in a ray of moonlight. "There you
are, I was hoping they would drop this." said Rymlin, tucking the amulet
into his robe. He continued to search through the forest for small trinkets and
weapons dropped during the struggle.
---Some Time Later---
Rymlin walked into town, and seeing how all the lights were off, decided to let
himself into his room. He lit a lamp on the desk with a small spell, and set
out his collection on the bed. Sorting out an enchanted dagger, two swords, a
nearly full quiver of arrows, and several amulets and rings, Rymlin smiled to
himself. "This should fetch a few drakes." he said, piling the
weapons in a corner and placing the jewelry in his desk. "I'd best get
some rest" said Rymlin, snuffing out the lamp and undressing himself.
---Next Day---
Rymlin walked over to the clothing shop he found the previous day, and sold off
all his goods. counting out the gold from his sales on his desk. "1, 2, 3,
4, 5-thousand drakes." said Rymlin, placing the coin in his purse.
"This should last for a bit." said Rymlin, tieing the purse to his
belt. Rymlin walked out of his room, and sat down at the bar. "A glass of
Flin" said Rymlin, feeling quite satisfied with himself.
---Several Days Later---
Rymlin woke up and prepared to set out to the Mage's Guild like usual. He
donned his now-uniform black robes, and equipped himself with several rings and
amulets. Placing an old daedric dagger in his belt, he left the in and began
his way to the guild. Looking over to the port, he noticed Isidor climbing onto
a boat at sea. "He's got more profit to him than this guild, I think I'll
see what he's up to." said Rymlin, feeling in his pocket for the amulet he
picked up from the forest. "Yes, I think I'll follow him." Rymlin
boarded the ship, payed the boatman and det on his way to Dagon Fel.
---The Next Day---
Rymlin arrived at Dagon Fel, and decided to follow the group to find the
enslaved girl.
OOC: For the sake of expedience, we'll say he's with everyone now.
IC: Rymlin is looking around, all his seeker speels activated. Suddenly, he
points with one tattoed hand to a spot in the cliff. "There it is, that's
our cave" he says, his outstretched finger aimed at a spot of rock.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 6 2005, 01:35 AM)
Rymlin is looking around, all his seeker speels activated.
Suddenly, he points with one tattoed hand to a spot in the cliff. "There
it is, that's our cave" he says, his outstretched finger aimed at a spot
of rock.
The rock Rymlin pointed to looked ordinary. It was part of a rather steep hill
to the east of Dagon Fel. The ground around that hill was rocky and only very
little grass was present. All over the hill, vines were hanging down to the
bottom. Behind them, only solid rock could be seen.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:43 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:41 PM)
The rock Rymlin pointed to looked ordinary. It was part of a
rather steep hill to the east of Dagon Fel. The ground around that hill was
rocky and only very little grass was present. ll over the hill, vines were
hanging down to the bottom. Behind them, only solid rock could be seen.
Ahjaar uttered the spell dispell, and for a moment the truth was revealed.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 07:33 PM)
I certainly am," Barenziah smiled sadly. "I
suspect though that the trouble will come in the south and in Vvardenfell, not
near here, but one never knows.
"Tris said he would be my ambassador to Allerleirauh," Barenziah
replied. "I think they are in a similar situation to you and me.
They are a relatively new institution, not yet part of the old structure.
I know their aims, I think, and they're complimentary to mine, but I have to do
more research to offer a solid prediction how they would see this goal of
mine. I hope they will approve."
"I hope so too," Loranna says, her expression becoming earnest.
"Allie is ... I owe my life and my freedom from Azura to a great many
people, Your Majesty, Allie included, and the thought of being opposed to her
over politics ..." She grimaces. "It'd break my heart; I'd be no good
to anyone in that situation."
She pauses a moment. "I get the feeling I'm being more open than I ought
to be; I really ought to learn to avoid that," she says. "I would
like to think that you, the New Temple, and I could work together; I think I'd
be doing my House the greatest service by helping to turn Ald Raathim into a
strong city, allied with the throne."
"She watches Barenziah's hair flutter in the wind for a moment, seemingly
entranced.
" ... Is this enough to declare ourselves allies then, Your Majesty? Or
should we both wait until we know where you stand with the New Temple?"
she asks.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 6 2005, 01:43 AM)
Ahjaar uttered the spell dispell, and for a moment the truth was
revealed.
First, nothing seemed to happen.
Then, slowly as if the hill would only very reluctantly reveal it's secrets,
the seemingly solid rock behind the vines seemed to shimmer and flicker. The
flickering increased and then the illusion collapsed and revealed a wooden
door.
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:49 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:46 PM)
First, nothing seemed to happen.
Then, slowly as if the hill would only very reluctantly reveal it's secrets,
the seemingly solid rock behind the vines seemed to shimmer and flicker. The
flickering increased and then the illusion collapsed and revealed a wooden
door.
"Bingo," Reichi whispered to himself, and crept towards the door
cautiously. The Dagger Of Senses and Bloodfang drawn, the heavier Bloodfang,
being a Daedric shortsword was held in his right, The Dagger in his left.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:46 PM)
First, nothing seemed to happen.
Then, slowly as if the hill would only very reluctantly reveal it's secrets,
the seemingly solid rock behind the vines seemed to shimmer and flicker. The
flickering increased and then the illusion collapsed and revealed a wooden
door.
Ahjaar smiled at Rymlin. "You have the eyes of a hawk."
"Okay everyone! Ready your weapon, were moving in."
Ahjaar moved to the front of the group, eager to get inside.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:50 AM
Arynel followed after the others in Dagon Fel, the Breton
remained silent, but ever watchful.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:44 PM)
" ... Is this enough to declare ourselves allies then, Your
Majesty? Or should we both wait until we know where you stand with the
New Temple?" she asks.
"We have to start somewhere," Barenziah smiled.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:52 AM
Falco drew his saber and followed her into the cave, ready for a
fight.
Posted by: Ritual Today, 01:52 AM
QUOTE
First, nothing seemed to happen.
Then, slowly as if the hill would only very reluctantly reveal it's secrets,
the seemingly solid rock behind the vines seemed to shimmer and flicker. The
flickering increased and then the illusion collapsed and revealed a wooden
door.
Rymlin looks around, and picks up a small rock. Muttering the words of dispel,
the rocks glows and changes into an amulet. "Amateurs..." says
Rymlin, crushing the necklace in his hand. "I'm surprised they even
bothered to conceal it." Rymlin picks up a stick from the ground. He says
some words, and the stick begins to emit a bright light. "That should
help" he says, following the others into the cave.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:53 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 06:52 PM)
Rymlin looks around, and picks up a small rock. Muttering the
words of dispel, the rocks glows and changes into an amulet.
"Amateurs..." says Rymlin, crushing the necklace in his hand.
"I'm surprised they even bothered to conceal it.
"This is more concealment than most bandit caves have," Tris said,
following the others.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:55 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 07:52 PM)
Rymlin looks around, and picks up a small rock. Muttering the
words of dispel, the rocks glows and changes into an amulet.
"Amateurs..." says Rymlin, crushing the necklace in his hand.
"I'm surprised they even bothered to conceal it.
Goranthir had been talking to a squib about hidden entrances, but the creature
did not seem particularly talkative about any subject except his interest in
finding something to eat.
The young ranger, when he saw the entrance open, ran to join the group, sword
drawn, ready for action.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:56 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 07:51 PM)
"We have to start somewhere," Barenziah smiled.
"We do, Your Majesty," Loranna says, smiling back and holding her
hands out to Barenziah.
"Then let's work together to bring prosperity to these lands," she
says. "Let Ald Raathim become a thriving center of trade, a testament to
the value of a free laborer's hard work and a bastion for our dreams of freedom
and the adventurer's spirit."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 6 2005, 01:52 AM)
Rymlin looks around, and picks up a small rock. Muttering the
words of dispel, the rocks glows and changes into an amulet.
"Amateurs..." says Rymlin, crushing the necklace in his hand.
"I'm surprised they even bothered to conceal it.
As the group entered, the vines moved, and inside, the ring of a bell can be
heard. A loud ring.
However, the ones who were first to enter could get a good glance at the scene.
The mine had a convenient access to the sea on the right side, a half-natural,
half mer-made tunnel lead northwards and out into the ocean. A wooden walkway
led to a longboat of nordic fabrication. Ath the back of the mine was what
seemed like a small hidden warehouse. Many crates were stacked upon each other,
some seemed to be ready for shipment and being loaded onto the longboat by
several ragged, but well armed men and mer.
To the left, several galleries led into the mine. Faint light could be seen
glimmering in the depths. Cries and moans hollowly echoed from the tunnels,
only broken by the hideous sounds of cracking whips. One needed no great
imagination of what was going on down there, especially when regarding the iron
cages at the entrance to the galleries.
A commanding dark figure overviewed the whole proceedings, shouting orders in a
harsh voice. His red eyes gleamed eerily in the dim light of the mine. He was
clad in dark armour, obviously made of the material that was being mined here:
ebony. At his side hung a ebony long blade.
As the bell rang, though the armed men stopped working turned and looked at
them, hands on the hilts of their half-drawn weapons. Some smugglers on guard
duty even had crossbows and the bolts were pointing directly at the companions.
"Hankarlic! Intruders!", one of the guards shouted. The man in the
armour responded and quickly turned around to see where the guard was pointing
at. His hard Dunmeri features were distorted into an angry snarl.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:59 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 05:57 PM)
As the group entered, the vines moved, and inside, the ring of a
bell can be heard. A loud ring.
However, the ones who were first to enter could get a good glance at the scene.
The mine had a convenient access to the sea on the right side, a half-natural,
half mer-made tunnel lead northwards and out into the ocean. A wooden walkway
led to a longboat of nordic fabrication. Ath the back of the mine was what
seemed like a small hidden warehouse. Many crates were stacked upon each other,
some seemed to be ready for shipment and being loaded onto the longboat by
several ragged, but well armed men and mer.
To the left, several galleries led into the mine. Faint light could be seen
glimmering in the depths. Cries and moans hollowly echoed from the tunnels,
only broken by the hideous sounds of cracking whips. One needed no great
imagination of what was going on down there, especially when regarding the iron
cages at the entrance to the galleries.
A commanding dark figure overviewed the whole proceedings, shouting orders in a
harsh voice. His red eyes gleamed eerily in the dim light of the mine. He was
clad in dark armour, obviously made of the material that was being mined here:
ebony. At his side hung a ebony long blade.
As the bell rang, though the armed men stopped working turned and looked at
them, hands on the hilts of their half-drawn weapons. Some smugglers on guard
duty even had crossbows and the bolts were pointing directly at the companions.
"Hankarlic! Intruders!", one of the guards shouted. The man in the
armour responded and quickly turned around to see where the guard was pointing
at. His hard Dunmeri features were distorted into an angry snarl.
"Are any present adept at picking pockets?" Arynel asked, "I
think they'll have the keys we need with them."
With a wave of his arms, the Breton vanished in a flash of green light.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:57 PM)
As the group entered, the vines moved, and inside, the ring of a
bell can be heard. A loud ring.
However, the ones who were first to enter could get a good glance at the scene.
The mine had a convenient access to the sea on the right side, a half-natural,
half mer-made tunnel lead northwards and out into the ocean. A wooden walkway
led to a longboat of nordic fabrication. Ath the back of the mine was what
seemed like a small hidden warehouse. Many crates were stacked upon each other,
some seemed to be ready for shipment and being loaded onto the longboat by
several ragged, but well armed men and mer.
To the left, several galleries led into the mine. Faint light could be seen
glimmering in the depths. Cries and moans hollowly echoed from the tunnels,
only broken by the hideous sounds of cracking whips. One needed no great
imagination of what was going on down there, especially when regarding the iron
cages at the entrance to the galleries.
A commanding dark figure overviewed the whole proceedings, shouting orders in a
harsh voice. His red eyes gleamed eerily in the dim light of the mine. He was
clad in dark armour, obviously made of the material that was being mined here:
ebony. At his side hung a ebony long blade.
As the bell rang, though the armed men stopped working turned and looked at
them, hands on the hilts of their half-drawn weapons. Some smugglers on guard
duty even had crossbows and the bolts were pointing directly at the companions.
"Hankarlic! Intruders!", one of the guards shouted. The man in the
armour responded and quickly turned around to see where the guard was pointing
at. His hard Dunmeri features were distorted into an angry snarl.
A cloaked figure stands near the Dunmer in armor; hood pulled up over their
head, body covered to the point where it is difficult to tell whether the
person is male or female, moving with even less sound than one would expect ...
The cloaked figure reacts quickly, drawing an adamantium blade in one hand, and
drawing forth a couple of throwing daggers in the other. The throwing knives
leave the figure's hand with a deft motion, the hand that tossed them glowing
with magicka and the daggers speeding with unnatural quickness at the first
people into the mine.
Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 5 2005, 06:59 PM)
Are any present adept at picking pockets?"
Arynel asked, "I think they'll have the keys we need with them.
With a wave of his arms, the Breton vanished in a flash of green light.
Rymlin looks over to Arynel before he vanishes, one eyebrow raised. He looks
back down to the smugglers on the pier "I don't think anyone will be
picking any pockets here. We'll have loot the corpses." with that Rymlin
summons a Daedroth from the depths of Oblivion "Come, save our
souls!" he says, dropping three rings on the ground. The rings explode and
from them come three flame atronachs. "Aid me! Rend and tear!" he
shouts, stepping back and shielding himself with invisibility.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:56 PM)
"We do, Your Majesty," Loranna says, smiling back and
holding her hands out to Barenziah.
"Then let's work together to bring prosperity to these lands," she
says. "Let Ald Raathim become a thriving center of trade, a
testament to the value of a free laborer's hard work and a bastion for our
dreams of freedom and the adventurer's spirit."
Barenziah stood up and took Loranna's hand in hers, and then embraced her.
"Well said."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 06:02 PM)
A cloaked figure stands near the Dunmer in armor; hood pulled up
over their head, body covered to the point where it is difficult to tell
whether the person is male or female, moving with even less sound than one
would expect ...
The cloaked figure reacts quickly, drawing an adamantium blade in one hand, and
drawing forth a couple of throwing daggers in the other. The throwing
knives leave the figure's hand with a deft motion, the hand that tossed them
glowing with magicka and the daggers speeding with unnatural quickness at the
first people into the mine.
As powerful as an invisibility spell was, it offered no protection to one in
the path of a thrown weapon, whatever the target of the thrower. So it was that
one of the throwing knives was headed towards Arynel, but was off side, and the
Breton moved, catching it in his cloak so that it harmed no one behind him.
The sudden movement caused his invisibility spell to fizzle, but he cast a new
one.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:02 PM)
A cloaked figure stands near the Dunmer in armor; hood pulled up
over their head, body covered to the point where it is difficult to tell
whether the person is male or female, moving with even less sound than one
would expect ...
The cloaked figure reacts quickly, drawing an adamantium blade in one hand, and
drawing forth a couple of throwing daggers in the other. The throwing
knives leave the figure's hand with a deft motion, the hand that tossed them
glowing with magicka and the daggers speeding with unnatural quickness at the
first people into the mine.
Falco dropped to the floor, avoiding most of the daggers. One however, managed
to cut his cheek. "Whoa!" Hopped to his feet and jumped down into the
mine to their left, to avoid more daggers.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:02 PM)
A cloaked figure stands near the Dunmer in armor; hood pulled up
over their head, body covered to the point where it is difficult to tell
whether the person is male or female, moving with even less sound than one
would expect ...
The cloaked figure reacts quickly, drawing an adamantium blade in one hand, and
drawing forth a couple of throwing daggers in the other. The throwing
knives leave the figure's hand with a deft motion, the hand that tossed them
glowing with magicka and the daggers speeding with unnatural quickness at the
first people into the mine.
Tris had been wondering how long he could go without using any of his
techniques. Now seemed to be the time.
I'd rather take a knife than let Goranthir take one. But I'd rather not take
one at all...
He whispered a string of power, and everything became very easy. He had all the
time he needed to put up two fingers and pluck one of the speeding knives from
the air as he stepped in front of Goranthir.
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:02 PM)
A cloaked figure stands near the Dunmer in armor; hood pulled up
over their head, body covered to the point where it is difficult to tell
whether the person is male or female, moving with even less sound than one
would expect ...
The cloaked figure reacts quickly, drawing an adamantium blade in one hand, and
drawing forth a couple of throwing daggers in the other. The throwing
knives leave the figure's hand with a deft motion, the hand that tossed them
glowing with magicka and the daggers speeding with unnatural quickness at the
first people into the mine.
Reichi grinned at a figure. Its' attire screamed Assassin, or someone of
that sort. Maybe even a Nightblade. Reichi dodged the knives, one passing far
to close for comfort, and rushed at the figure, blades held at the ready.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 02:02 AM)
A cloaked figure stands near the Dunmer in armor; hood pulled up
over their head, body covered to the point where it is difficult to tell
whether the person is male or female, moving with even less sound than one
would expect ...
The cloaked figure reacts quickly, drawing an adamantium blade in one hand, and
drawing forth a couple of throwing daggers in the other. The throwing
knives leave the figure's hand with a deft motion, the hand that tossed them
glowing with magicka and the daggers speeding with unnatural quickness at the
first people into the mine.
"I guess it's time you show that you earn the sack of money I pay you each
month, Blade.", Hankarlic snarled and with a fluent motion, he drew his
blade.
"Throw them out!", the Dunmer shouted, "Dead, preferably."
With his left hand, he wove a spell-pattern into the air, and two other
Hankarlics stood to his left and right, weapons drawn. They looked at each
other, then charged. The original Hankarlic vanished.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:02 PM)
A cloaked figure stands near the Dunmer in armor; hood pulled up
over their head, body covered to the point where it is difficult to tell
whether the person is male or female, moving with even less sound than one
would expect ...
The cloaked figure reacts quickly, drawing an adamantium blade in one hand, and
drawing forth a couple of throwing daggers in the other. The throwing
knives leave the figure's hand with a deft motion, the hand that tossed them
glowing with magicka and the daggers speeding with unnatural quickness at the
first people into the mine.
One of the thrown daggers hit Ahjaar's shoulder, and she could feel the magic
spreading over her body. Her body stung from head to toe, and with a moan she
buckled to the ground.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:02 PM)
A cloaked figure stands near the Dunmer in armor; hood pulled up
over their head, body covered to the point where it is difficult to tell
whether the person is male or female, moving with even less sound than one
would expect ...
The cloaked figure reacts quickly, drawing an adamantium blade in one hand, and
drawing forth a couple of throwing daggers in the other. The throwing
knives leave the figure's hand with a deft motion, the hand that tossed them
glowing with magicka and the daggers speeding with unnatural quickness at the
first people into the mine.
Goranthir gave a cry, "Free the slaves or suffer death!"
It was slightly less impressive because immediately after, he dove to the
ground to avoid the darts.
But belying the heaviness of the ebony armor, he was quickly charging forward,
daedric dai-katana in the ready position. Obviously, he had been trained, and
trained well.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:03 PM)
Barenziah stood up and took Loranna's hand in hers, and then
embraced her. "Well said."
Loranna embraces Barenziah back. "Thank you Your Majesty," she says,
smiling.
"I wish I could have known you when you were younger; I would have loved
to share adventures with you," she says as she lets the Dunmer queen go.
"Though I imagine we'll be facing excitement enough in the years to come.
Anyway, shall we do something to celebrate our friendship now? Maybe another
flight, or perhaps a glass of the last bottle of Wayrest wine I've been hording?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:12 AM
Falco breathed hard and fast, knowing that if he had been any
slower he would have a knife in his neck. He head the cries of the slaves
further down the tunnels. He stood and ran down the mining tunnels to help
them.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:10 PM)
Loranna embraces Barenziah back. "Thank you Your
Majesty," she says, smiling.
"I wish I could have known you when you were younger; I would have loved
to share adventures with you," she says as she lets the Dunmer queen
go. "Though I imagine we'll be facing excitement enough in the years
to come. Anyway, shall we do something to celebrate our friendship
now? Maybe another flight, or perhaps a glass of the last bottle of
Wayrest wine I've been hording?"
"Let us have the wine," Barenziah smiled. "I have a present for
you too I had been holding back."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:13 AM
“The waiting world is a cerebral peace.”
The words appeared first, followed by the Breton. The slaver Arynel appeared
next to fell into a sudden sleep, and mumbled something about his mother.
There was a flash of green light, and Arynel was no more.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:09 PM)
Goranthir gave a cry, "Free the slaves or suffer
death!"
It was slightly less impressive because immediately after, he dove to the
ground to avoid the darts.
But belying the heaviness of the ebony armor, he was quickly charging forward,
daedric dai-katana in the ready position. Obviously, he had been trained,
and trained well.
The figure called Blade makes no reply to Hankarlic, and moves to intercept
Goranthir, a adamantium blade appearing in their other hand.
A feint, a twirl, and Goranthir has two sharp blades aimed high and low at him,
seeking his shoulder and thigh from the left side.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 08:08 PM)
The figure called Blade makes no reply to Hankarlic, and
moves to intercept Goranthir, a adamantium blade appearing in their other hand.
A feint, a twirl, and Goranthir has two sharp blades aimed high and low at him,
seeking his shoulder and thigh from the left side.
Goranthir parried a blow from Blade, and with a surprising move, disarmed him.
"Surrender!" he cried, with the dai-katana to his neck. Blade
laughed.
edit: Oops, wrong enemy
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:16 AM
Isidor vanished in a swish in a swish of his cloak, and appeared
next to a bandit. He swung his axe, knocking him to the ground. He brought the
axe down, seperating the neck and head. He swished his cloak, and dissapeared
again.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:13 PM)
Let us have the wine," Barenziah smiled.
"I have a present for you too I had been holding back.
"Oh?" Loranna asks as she pulls out a bottle of wine from her robes,
along with two goblets.
"I keep Falco around to teach me how to keep an eye on those things I
really don't want filched," she says, grinning. "Plus it helps
justify the money I spent having this robe specially made." She hands
Barenziah a goblet and opens the wine bottle, pouring out two draughts.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:08 PM)
"I guess it's time you show that you earn the sack of money
I pay you each month, Blade.", Hankarlic snarled and with a fluent motion,
he drew his blade.
"Throw them out!", the Dunmer shouted, "Dead, preferably."
With his left hand, he wove a spell-pattern into the air, and two other Hankarlics
stood to his left and right, weapons drawn. They looked at each other, then
charged. The original Hankarlic vanished.
Tris raised his hands, chanting, and directed a dispell at the area surrounding
where Hankarlic had been standing.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 08:08 PM)
"I guess it's time you show that you earn the sack of money
I pay you each month, Blade.", Hankarlic snarled and with a fluent motion,
he drew his blade.
"Throw them out!", the Dunmer shouted, "Dead, preferably."
With his left hand, he wove a spell-pattern into the air, and two other
Hankarlics stood to his left and right, weapons drawn. They looked at each
other, then charged. The original Hankarlic vanished.
The pain subsided after three seconds, and she got up, only to see two
Hankarlics charging them.
Ahjaar mutttered dispell, and the illisions flickered, then dissapeared.
Damn! Where the hell is the real Hankarlic? Ahjaar though,
spinning around, seaching for the coward.
Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:20 AM
OOC: I'm now addressing Rymlin under his alias, Ash, to avoid
confusion.
Ash looks around, his tattooos glowing under his robes. Inside his body he
feels a chill so deep he can't help but start to laugh. As he laughs
maniacally, he breaks his illusion by throwing his robe in front of him. The
garment bursts into bright flames and falls into the water, where it continues
to burn until it is fully consumed. A bandit rushes the now glowing Mer. Ash,
focusing his hatred to this one Bosmer, feels the rogue's dagger penetrate his
shoulder. Grabbing the small elf's neck with one red and ashen hand, he holds
the rogue aloft, draining the life from his body. The mer's grip loosens on the
dagger, his body now limp and lifeless. Tossing him aside, Ash moves to the
next. He hands glow red, and soon the smuggler is consumed in flames, his flesh
blistering in the intense heat. As he dives into the water, Ash freezes his
feet, while burdening his body, forcing him to lay suspended in the water,
slowly drowning. Lastly, he chells the water around the smuggler, keeping it
slightly above freezing.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 02:16 AM)
Tris raised his hands, chanting, and directed a dispell at the
area surrounding where Hankarlic had been standing.
The two Hankarlics charging towards Ahjaar had already disappeared. As Tris'
spell hit it's target, nothing happened.
A very faint shimmering to the right, only noticable to those who would be able
to see through other things moved towards Tris with a high speed.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:16 PM)
"Oh?" Loranna asks as she pulls out a bottle of wine
from her robes, along with two goblets.
"I keep Falco around to teach me how to keep an eye on those things I
really don't want filched," she says, grinning. "Plus it helps
justify the money I spent having this robe specially made." She
hands Barenziah a goblet and opens the wine bottle, pouring out two draughts.
"What a handy gown," Barenziah laughs, taking a glass.
"Torelyr!"
One of her guards came quickly.
"Bring Lady Loranna's present," the Queen Mother said. "And have
someone help you. It's heavy, and I don't want it broken."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:15 PM)
Goranthir parried a blow from Blade, and with a surprising move,
disarmed him.
"Surrender!" he cried, with the dai-katana to his neck. Blade
laughed.
edit: Oops, wrong enemy
The laugh quickly turns harsh, grating, and is swiftly ended.
"Boy, you're too young," a grating female voice says, sounding
labored; Blade demonstrates that Goranthir has overextended himself, leaving
himself open for a trip.
The remaining adamantium blade flashes. "It was a good disarm though;
nothing personal," she says, blade moving toward Goranthir ...
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:25 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:22 PM)
What a handy gown," Barenziah laughs, taking a glass.
"Torelyr!
One of her guards came quickly.
"Bring Lady Loranna's present," the Queen Mother said. "And have
someone help you. It's heavy, and I don't want it broken."
"Ooh, a big present," Loranna chuckles, sipping the wine. "And
yes; I've had three such gowns made. Comes in handy for carrying all the
various knickknacks you end up toting around through Daedra shrines or musty
tombs."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:22 PM)
The two Hankarlics charging towards Ahjaar had already
disappeared. As Tris' spell hit it's target, nothing happened.
A very faint shimmering to the right, only noticable to those who would be able
to see through other things moved towards Tris with a high speed.
Speed was one thing Tris did not have a problem with. He jumped, high. One of
the nice things about jumping while magically enhanced was that you stayed up a
good long time, as if gravity had forgotten about you. He thought about landing
on Hankarlic's back, but that was Mirea's trick. Instead he fired a spell down
on him, a lightning bolt, this time.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:23 PM)
The laugh quickly turns harsh, grating, and is swiftly ended.
"Boy, you're too young," a grating female voice says, sounding
labored; Blade demonstrates that Goranthir has overextended himself, leaving
himself open for a trip.
The remaining adamantium blade flashes. "It was a good disarm
though; nothing personal," she says, blade moving toward Goranthir ...
Goranthir didn't have a moment for a witty comeback. He rolled between Blade's
legs, and slashed at her from behind.
Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:30 AM
Ash twirls around to find a would-be assassin crouched behind
him, ready to deal a fatal blow. Seeing the Imperial, Ash places his hands on
the man's eyes. Soon, blood is pouring from underneath his open palms. As the
man screams, Ash outs one hand on the back of the man's neck, and suddenly he
cannot hear or feel anything but pain. Letting the man go to wallow in his
misery, Ash feels his hatred of these smugglers building, and he begins to
breathe heavily. Now in the center of the pier, Ash drops to his knees, his
hands glowing. "Get off this pier! Run to the caves!" he shouts, five
bandits closing in on him.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:31 AM
Arynel’s invisible spell wore off, but he was deeper in the
mine, near the slave, all wearing enchanted bracers. The Breton spun around
quickly, taking in his surroundings, several guards rushed towards him
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:31 AM
Isidor moved foward, unseen. He saw three slavers, standing
together, looking slightly confused. He went behind one and whispered
"Boo.". One jumped, another yelled, and the third turned around, and
swung his sword wildly. Isidor kicked the third one, and he fell backward, over
the other ones. "Morons" he muttered. He proceeded to swing his axe
down, and incapicitate the trio.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:33 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:26 PM)
Goranthir didn't have a moment for a witty comeback. He
rolled between Blade's legs, and slashed at her from behind.
Goranthir's dai-katana finds its mark; Blade was surprised to see an obviously
green adventurer pull off that roll move. The heavy blade is deflected by
whatever armor she wears under that cloak and shirt, but the sheer impact of
the blow knocks her down.
Struggling to get up, Blade throws black sneezing powder at Goranthir's face,
hoping to get a few moments to get her feet under her again and deal with this
young armored fool. She notes the other slavers are getting slaughtered, and
whispers hoarsely "Idiots; they should be running, not fighting ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:33 AM
Falco hurried down the tunnels, the sounds of battle emenating
from upstairs. An orcish bandit was running up from the mine's depths to join
the fight a flick Falco's saber stopped that froom happening. Falco continued
running until he saw entered a large chamber. An enormously fat Dunmer man with
wip in hand was slashing at several dozen slaves, all chained together by their
wrists.
"Work ye lazy filth! [the wip cracked] I said work!"
Falco charged him. The Dunmer man turned and screamed. Like all slavers he was
a coward and when he saw someone ith a weapon in hand he ran for his life.
Falco's blade slashing behind him. Twas not long before Falco caught up with
the man. He fell to the ground cowering in fear of the argonian.
"Please don't hurt me, please!"
Falco raised his saber to cleave the man in two. He was prepared to kill this
filth, but he knew it wrong to take a defenseless life. He backhanded the man.
"Where are the keys to the slave chains? Where!?"
The Dunmer man pulled a ring of keys from his belt. Falco looked to his right.
The slaves had followed them there. They stood unblinking, at th defenseless
Mer.
"I am Falco Reflash, I have come to save you. I must now rejoin the battle
upstairs, but fear not for I shall shortly return. But first..."
He unlocked them all from the chains that held hem all together at their wrists
and ankles with the slave key. He then tied the Dunmer man up with the chains
and handed one of the slaves his wip.
"Do to this evil creature what he has done to you..."
Falco turned and ran back up the stairs, listening to the tormented screams of
the slavedriver as the slaves took turns kicking, biting, scratching, and
whiping him.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:37 AM
Arynel turned when Falco entered that section of the mine, the
Breton turned to the guards, asking, “How can a man keep others prisoner when
he himself is not free?”
A reply in the form of an arrow was returned, narrowly missing Arynel and
smashing against the cave wall behind him.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 02:26 AM)
Speed was one thing Tris did not have a problem with. He jumped,
high. One of the nice things about jumping while magically enhanced was that
you stayed up a good long time, as if gravity had forgotten about you. He thought
about landing on Hankarlic's back, but that was Mirea's trick. Instead he fired
a spell down on him, a lightning bolt, this time.
The shimmering figure of Hankarlic did flinch only slightly as the lightning
spell hit him, instead, the hidden Hankarlic quickly calculated where Tris
would probably land and flung an illusion spell at that point.
However, he did not bother to move against Tris, but headed straight towards
Ahjaar, snarling audibly.
"Now I have you, s'wit!", he grunted as he put his blade at her
throat...
Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:40 AM
Seeing everyone leaving the wooden planks, Ash unleashes his
spell, and an unholy fire bursts out around him, covering his flesh, and moving
rapidly outwards. As his persuers move to run, they are devoured by the flame,
and their skin is quickly charred. By now, Ash has fallen into the water below
him, his skin continuing to smoke even under the water. Asleep for a short
time, the blisters covering his body quickly heal, and he awakens. Looking up
from the surface of the pool, Ash makes his way to the nearest charred ladder,
and pulls his weary body onto the ledge. Drinking a few potions to restore his
health and magicka, Ash looks down to see his body is no longer glowing.
"Thank you for your strength. I hope I have served you well." he
said, looking behind him to make sure he was clear of more guards.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 08:37 PM)
The shimmering figure of Hankarlic did flinch only slightly as
the lightning spell hit him, instead, the hidden Hankarlic quickly calculated
where Tris would probably land and flung an illusion spell at that point.
However, he did not bother to move against Tris, but headed straight towards
Ahjaar, snarling audibly.
"Now I have you, s'wit!", he grunted as he put his blade at her
throat...
Ahjaar screamed, dropping her bow. She grabbed his dagger arm with one hand and
reached for her own dagger with her other hand.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:33 PM)
Goranthir's dai-katana finds its mark; Blade was surprised to
see an obviously green adventurer pull off that roll move. The heavy
blade is deflected by whatever armor she wears under that cloak and shirt, but
the sheer impact of the blow knocks her down.
Struggling to get up, Blade throws black sneezing powder at Goranthir's face,
hoping to get a few moments to get her feet under her again and deal with this
young armored fool. She notes the other slavers are getting slaughtered,
and whispers hoarsely "Idiots; they should be running, not fighting
..."
Goranthir held up his arm to deflect some of the powder, but he still backed
up, sneezing. Damn it, he thought to himself, I’m doing this all
wrong!
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:25 PM)
Ooh, a big present," Loranna chuckles, sipping the
wine. "And yes; I've had three such gowns made. Comes in handy
for carrying all the various knickknacks you end up toting around through
Daedra shrines or musty tombs.
The guards carried in a large mirror. Immediately Loranna could see it had a
magickal glow about it.
Barenziah, glass in hand, stood up, and put her hand to the mirror.
"Call to me," the Queen Mother said, leaving the room.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:41 PM)
Goranthir held up his arm to deflect some of the powder, but he
still backed up, sneezing. Damn it, he thought to himself, I’m
doing this all wrong!
Seeing Goranthir is distracted, Balde kicks hard at his legs, spinning quickly;
her movements suggest she has magical enhancements to her speed.
Her adamantium blade slashes out again, seeking an incapicitating slash for
Goranthir's chest or arms.
Pity, Blade thinks dispasionately, he might have been a good fighter with a bit
more experience; maybe he had sense enough to keep a recall amulet on hand for
when he was outmatched.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:47 PM)
The guards carried in a large mirror. Immediately Loranna
could see it had a magickal glow about it.
Barenziah, glass in hand, stood up, and put her hand to the mirror.
"Call to me," the Queen Mother said, leaving the room.
Loranna raises her eyebrows, but gives the Queen a few moments. Then, she
speaks to the mirror.
"Your Majesty, Queen Barenziah," she calls out.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:37 PM)
The shimmering figure of Hankarlic did flinch only slightly as
the lightning spell hit him, instead, the hidden Hankarlic quickly calculated
where Tris would probably land and flung an illusion spell at that point.
However, he did not bother to move against Tris, but headed straight towards
Ahjaar, snarling audibly.
"Now I have you, s'wit!", he grunted as he put his blade at her throat...
Tris had no idea what the spell - clearly a spell of the school of illusion -
would do if he landed in it. So he didn't land.
There was no flicker, but the others saw him disappear.
From Outside, he levitated, and considered what to do next.
Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:53 AM
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:47 PM)
Seeing Goranthir is distracted, Balde kicks hard at his legs,
spinning quickly; her movements suggest she has magical enhancements to her
speed.
Her adamantium blade slashes out again, seeking an incapicitating slash for
Goranthir's chest or arms.
Pity, Blade thinks dispasionately, he might have been a good fighter with a bit
more experience; maybe he had sense enough to keep a recall amulet on hand for
when he was outmatched.
A near-invisible blast of energy, like a ripple of water, balloons forth from
Goranthir's dai-kattan. It knocks both Blade and Goranthir back, head over
heels.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:56 AM
“Slumber falls on those who walk without knowing where their
feet do trod,” Arynel said, and the final slavers guarding the slaves fell to
the ground.
The Breton turned to the slaves who were now whipping his Dunmer captor, and
took the whip from his hand, saying, “Would you continue to carve the grave you
have all this time, or rise and seek life anew?”
The slaves began bickering among themselves.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:48 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows, but gives the Queen a few
moments. Then, she speaks to the mirror.
"Your Majesty, Queen Barenziah," she calls out.
A ghostly image of Barenziah's face appeared in the mirror. "Hello,
Loranna, what may I do for you?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 6 2005, 02:40 AM)
Ahjaar screamed, dropping her bow. She grabbed his dagger arm
with one hand and reached for her own dagger with her other hand.
"Don't even try, Ahjaar, or I'll slit your furry throat.", Hankarlic
snared, then shouted to all in his harsh Dunmeri voice. "You all better
lay down your weapons or this fetcher will be shorter by a good bit. And a
trifle more ... dead."
Dragging Ahjaar with him, Hankarlic slowly steps backwards to the exit door,
facing the whole cave and looking sharply at his enemies.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:56 PM)
A ghostly image of Barenziah's face appeared in the
mirror. "Hello, Loranna, what may I do for you?"
Loranna's face shows delight. "Oh, this is wonderful!" she says.
"I've been dreaming of something like this for months ... tell me please,
how does this marvelous mirror work?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 08:57 PM)
Don't even try, Ahjaar, or I'll slit your furry
throat.", Hankarlic snared, then shouted to all in his harsh Dunmeri
voice. "You all better lay down your weapons or this fetcher will be
shorter by a good bit. And a trifle more ... dead.
Ahjaar obeyed. She couldnt do anything, and this feeling made her panic.
Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:57 PM)
Don't even try, Ahjaar, or I'll slit your furry
throat.", Hankarlic snared, then shouted to all in his harsh Dunmeri
voice. "You all better lay down your weapons or this fetcher will be
shorter by a good bit. And a trifle more ... dead.
Ash, feeling fully refreshed, stands on the ledge, and looks down at the ruins
of the former pier. Seeing his backpath has been destroyed, he decides to walk
down whatever tunnel he has stumbled upon. "I think this is where I saw
those two in charge. The one in the armor was strong, but he's not what I'm
looking for. That other one was packed with magic. Her death will be quite
rewarding." says Ash, walking down the dim tunnel. Suddenly, he hears a
scream from down the tunnel, and begins to move towards it. Running down the
makeshift hallway, Ash stops to find Hankarlic's massive back facing him in the
tunnel, his knife at Ahjaar's throat. Ash prepares to cast a spell of sleep,
when he hears Hankarlic's threat. The ritual completed, the spell begins to set
forth, and is shot directly into the ground. Ash stands helpless, looking at
Hankarlic with haterd in his eyes.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:00 AM
“There is a higher justice,” Arynel said to the slaves, holding
out his hand towards the sleeping guards. “Take their weapons and join in our
battle, for it is your very own, and your reward shall be freedom.”
The slaves took various weapons from the sleeping guards, and though they were
not skilled in their use, they had fire in their hearts.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:54 PM)
A near-invisible blast of energy, like a ripple of water,
balloons forth from Goranthir's dai-kattan. It knocks both Blade and
Goranthir back, head over heels.
Blade moans, pulling herself up with difficulty. What just happened ...
She raises a potion to her hood, even as she looks around to reacquire her
target. This boy should be fought from a distance, apparently; he was proving
better up close than she expected.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:58 PM)
Loranna's face shows delight. "Oh, this is
wonderful!" she says. "I've been dreaming of something like
this for months ... tell me please, how does this marvelous mirror work?"
Barenziah's face answered, as the Queen Mother herself returned, so their
voices merged, "Anyone who places their naked hand on the mirror can be
called. They have to be conscious and willing to respond. They can also call
you through it. I heard that you might have use for such an item to speak with
your allies in distance lands."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:03 AM
Pie 
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:01 PM)
Barenziah's face answered, as the Queen Mother herself returned,
so their voices merged, "Anyone who places their naked hand on the mirror
can be called. They have to be conscious and willing to respond.
They can also call you through it. I heard that you might have use for
such an item to speak with your allies in distance lands."
Loranna nods. "I learned in High Rock just how easy it can be sometimes to
lose access to the Mage Guild - it's not a pleasant thought to be out of touch in
times of emergency. I shall have this mirror mounted in a secure place
immediately; thank you for such a generous gift, Your Majesty."
Finally, she and Kallen could stay in touch no matter what; Loranna's heart was
filled with joy.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 08:59 PM)
Ash casts a sleep spell on Hankarlic, and watches to see the
results.
Goranthir was on his feet before Blade was, but on Hankarlic's orders, had
dropped his sword.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:59 PM)
Blade moans, pulling herself up with difficulty. What
just happened ...
She raises a potion to her hood, even as she looks around to reacquire her
target. This boy should be fought from a distance, apparently; he was proving
better up close than she expected.
The young Dunmer watches her carefully, anticipating the next move.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 09:03 PM)
Ahjaar pushes Hankarlic back, escaping his sleeping grasp.
She imedeatly takes his dagger, holding it at his own throat.
Goranthir kicks at his dai-katana, catching it in his hand. He eyes Blade
through narrowed eyes.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:06 AM
A slipshod regiment of former slaves armed with the weapons of
their guards charged into the fray, targeting various slavers.
Deeper in the mind, Arynel sat down. The Breton was listening to the sound of
water trickling underground.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:04 PM)
Loranna nods. "I learned in High Rock just how easy
it can be sometimes to lose access to the Mage Guild - it's not a pleasant
thought to be out of touch in times of emergency. I shall have this
mirror mounted in a secure place immediately; thank you for such a generous
gift, Your Majesty."
Finally, she and Kallen could stay in touch no matter what; Loranna's heart was
filled with joy.
"My pleasure," Barenziah smiled. "Yes, communication and
information are the most valuable commodities in statecraft. I'm glad you like
it."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:06 PM)
Goranthir kicks at his dai-katana, catching it in his
hand. He eyes Blade through narrowed eyes.
Blade glances quickly at the rest of the battle; the situation was getting
chaotic. The slaves were rushing out, attacking what few slavers hadn't already
been cut down. And Hankarlic ...
Still, she had this new boy to worry about; she draws a throwing blade but
doesn't move to strike yet, guaging Goranthir's reactions ...
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:10 AM
OMG pie
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:10 AM
3.1416etc.
Goranthir continues to glare at Blade, waiting to see her next move.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:10 PM)
3.1416etc.
Goranthir continues to glare at Blade, waiting to see her next move.
He makes, rather ridiculously, a squeaking nose.
A cloud of bats roars into the room, swirling around Blade and Hankarlic.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:28 AM
Now...", Hankarlic began. "I think we can talk
about my escape from here. A pity, this was a nice operation.
His blade at Ahjaar's throat did not move an inch as he continued to back over
to the mine door in slow steps. He did not seem to overly care about Blade.
Then, the bats whirled around him and his loud curse almost drowned in the
flapping of their wings. He frantically tried to fend them off, lifting the
blade from Ahjaar's throat.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:08 PM)
My pleasure," Barenziah smiled. "Yes,
communication and information are the most valuable commodities in
statecraft. I'm glad you like it.
"Very much so," Loranna says, calling for a couple of servants to
bring the mirror to her study.
"So this is how rulers manage to know what's going on when mundane
communication fails," she says, grinning. "What shall we discuss now,
Your Majesty?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 09:28 PM)
Now...", Hankarlic began. "I think we
can talk about my escape from here. A pity, this was a nice operation.
His blade at Ahjaar's throat did not move an inch as he continued to back over
to the mine door in slow steps. He did not seem to overly care about Blade.
Then, the bats whirled around him and his loud curse almost drowned in the
flapping of their wings. He frantically tried to fend them off, lifting the
blade from Ahjaar's throat.
Ahjaar spun around, grabbed her own dagger, and slashed at him.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 09:28 PM)
Now...", Hankarlic began. "I think we can talk
about my escape from here. A pity, this was a nice operation.
His blade at Ahjaar's throat did not move an inch as he continued to back over
to the mine door in slow steps. He did not seem to overly care about Blade.
Then, the bats whirled around him and his loud curse almost drowned in the
flapping of their wings. He frantically tried to fend them off, lifting the
blade from Ahjaar's throat.
Isidor entered the corridor in which Hankarlic and Ahjaar stood. "Drop the
sword, Dunmer." The bats didn't come near Isidor, as he moved closer to
the two, his axe drawn "Now.".
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:24 PM)
He makes, rather ridiculously, a squeaking nose.
A cloud of bats roars into the room, swirling around Blade and Hankarlic.
Blade draws a corner of her cloak over her head, ducking in an effort to avoid
the bats. The screeching, flying mass blots out friend and foe alike, leaving
her confused; she crouches low and tries to find some sort of cover.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 09:28 PM)
Now...", Hankarlic began. "I think we can talk
about my escape from here. A pity, this was a nice operation.
His blade at Ahjaar's throat did not move an inch as he continued to back over
to the mine door in slow steps. He did not seem to overly care about Blade.
Then, the bats whirled around him and his loud curse almost drowned in the
flapping of their wings. He frantically tried to fend them off, lifting the
blade from Ahjaar's throat.
Goranthir charged for Blade the moment she and Hankarlic were attacked, hoping
Ahjaar would take care of herself now that Hankarlic was distracted.
Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:38 AM
Seeing his chance, Ash throws his sleep spell at the ebony clad
Dunmer, then, not waiting to see the effect, he prepares to charge the robed
woman.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:28 PM)
"Very much so," Loranna says, calling for a couple of
servants to bring the mirror to her study.
"So this is how rulers manage to know what's going on when mundane
communication fails," she says, grinning. "What shall we
discuss now, Your Majesty?"
"Oh, something pleasant like love," Barenziah smiled, and began
quizzing Loranna about the various men in her life. Not an interrogation, just
an older woman hearing about a younger woman's love life. And she took the
opportunity to ask Loranna about Tris too ...
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:36 PM)
Blade draws a corner of her cloak over her head, ducking in an
effort to avoid the bats. The screeching, flying mass blots out friend
and foe alike, leaving her confused; she crouches low and tries to find some
sort of cover.
The cloud of bats around Blade dissipated as Goranthir reached her. They were
not moving out of his way -- they were merely bored. Bats were like that. Quick
to move in, quick to move out.
With the cloak in the way, Goranthir didn't know where he was striking, but he
threw his very best slash against Blade.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:46 AM
Outside, Tris's attention was divided. From here he could see
the slaves with Arynel; he could see the battle. What he couldn't see,
anywhere, was a Khajiit child.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 6 2005, 03:32 AM)
Ahjaar spun around, grabbed her own dagger, and slashed at him.
The dagger narrowly missed Hankarlic's face but left a nasty scratch in the
Dunmer's armour. Hankarlic was still trying to fend off the bats and was
slashing at them wildly.
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 6 2005, 03:38 AM)
Seeing his chance, Ash throws his sleep spell at the ebony clad
Dunmer, then, not waiting to see the effect, he prepares to charge the robed
woman.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 03:36 AM)
Isidor entered the corridor in which Hankarlic and Ahjaar stood.
"Drop the sword, Dunmer." The bats didn't come near Isidor, as he
moved closer to the two, his axe drawn "Now.".
While Hankarlic was occupied with the bats, he did not see Ash's spell coming
and thus, the well targeted ball of magicka engulfed the Dunmer. His motions
began to slow down significantly before his knees began to bend, thus
presenting his back to Isidor for a final blow.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:40 PM)
"Oh, something pleasant like love," Barenziah smiled,
and began quizzing Loranna about the various men in her life. Not an
interrogation, just an older woman hearing about a younger woman's love
life. And she took the opportunity to ask Loranna about Tris too ...
Loranna begins recounting her romantic endevors, though she admits that
"The days before Azura, my love life was not the greatest - most of the
men I met were ... one-dimensional in their desires. And I was a little too
eager to please, and the few times I took the lead, eh ..."
"Then, Slyvos and I began to develop feelings for one another, though he
was kind of unable to return them physically. But then came Jazbet ..."
Loranna happily recounts her times with Jazbet, noting at the end "Out
greatest regret was that we didn't have more time to be together. But he's
found happiness beyond the pale; he watches over us, and sometimes I can hear
him laughing on beautiful days, when the wind is just right."
Regarding Tris, Loranna says " ... He's a good friend; I don't know where
I'd be without him ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 09:46 PM)
The dagger narrowly missed Hankarlic's face but left a nasty
scratch in the Dunmer's armour. Hankarlic was still trying to fend off the bats
and was slashing at them wildly.
While Hankarlic was occupied with the bats, he did not see Ash's spell coming
and thus, the well targeted ball of magicka engulfed the Dunmer. His motions
began to slow down significantly before his knees began to bend, thus
presenting his back to Isidor for a final blow.
The bats left Hankarlic as well, fluttering back into the recesses of the cave
from whence they came. After all, there is only so long one can be distracted
from important duties, like sleep.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:49 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:46 PM)
The cloud of bats around Blade dissipated as Goranthir reached
her. They were not moving out of his way -- they were merely bored.
Bats were like that. Quick to move in, quick to move out.
With the cloak in the way, Goranthir didn't know where he was striking, but he
threw his very best slash against Blade.
Goranthir hears a moan, feels his blade cut through mail and flesh.
Blade collapses to her knees, a deep gash in her arm; she tries to scoot back,
but is against the mine wall.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:49 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 09:46 PM)
The dagger narrowly missed Hankarlic's face but left a nasty
scratch in the Dunmer's armour. Hankarlic was still trying to fend off the bats
and was slashing at them wildly.
While Hankarlic was occupied with the bats, he did not see Ash's spell coming
and thus, the well targeted ball of magicka engulfed the Dunmer. His motions
began to slow down significantly before his knees began to bend, thus
presenting his back to Isidor for a final blow.
Isidor kicked the Dunmer to the ground, and turned to Ahjaar. "What do you
want to do with him?"
Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:46 PM)
The cloud of bats around Blade dissipated as Goranthir reached
her. They were not moving out of his way -- they were merely bored.
Bats were like that. Quick to move in, quick to move out.
With the cloak in the way, Goranthir didn't know where he was striking, but he
threw his very best slash against Blade.
Ash sees the warrior moving in to fight the dark lady, and he moves to assist.
Once more, he begins to glow red, his tattooed body ablaze with a dark flame.
He summons to himself a full set of bound armor, and a matching mace, and with
a magically assisted swing, he crashes down upon Blade.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:50 AM
"Wait a moment," Tris called, stepping into the room
from the passage, where no one could see him come In.
"The child isn't here - leave someone alive to talk about it!"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 09:50 PM)
"Wait a moment," Tris called, stepping into the
room from the passage, where no one could see him come In.
"The child isn't here - leave someone alive to talk about it!"
"It's up to Ahjaar. If she wants this thing to live, let her say so."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:51 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 09:50 PM)
Ash sees the warrior moving in to fight the dark lady, and he
moves to assist. Once more, he begins to glow red, his tattooed body ablaze
with a dark flame. He summons to himself a full set of bound armor, and a
matching mace, and with a magically assisted swing, he craches down upon Blade.
Blade is not in much position to evade; she raises her sword to parry, and it
is ripped from her hand by Ash's heavy blow, causing her to wince as he hand is
twisted hard.
Bleeding and battered, she regards her vanquishers, breathing raggedly.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:52 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 09:49 PM)
Isidor kicked the Dunmer to the ground, and turned to Ahjaar.
"What do you want to do with him?"
"Knock him out, don't kill him!" She shouted to Isidor.
Ahjaar had her own plans for him.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:53 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 09:52 PM)
"Knock him out, don't kill him!" She shouted to
Isidor.
Ahjaar had her own plans for him.
"Very well." he hits the Dunmer with the blunt end of the axe, and
props up him against the wall.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:51 PM)
Blade is not in much position to evade; she raises her sword to
parry, and it is ripped from her hand by Ash's heavy blow, causing her to wince
as he hand is twisted hard.
Bleeding and battered, she regards her vanquishers, breathing raggedly.
"We're looking for a khajiit child," said Goranthir, his dai-katana
to Blade's throat. "I'm not going to ask you twice. Where is she?"
Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:57 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:54 PM)
We're looking for a khajiit child," said Goranthir,
his dai-katana to Blade's throat. "I'm not going to ask you twice.
Where is she?
Ash summoned a ball of flame to his hand and held it to the woman's face.
"I suggest you speak... Quickly." he said, his glow starting to fade.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:54 PM)
We're looking for a khajiit child," said Goranthir,
his dai-katana to Blade's throat. "I'm not going to ask you twice.
Where is she?
Ahjaar overheard Goranthir, and she ran to his side.
"Where is Luxi?!" Ahjaar yelled at her. Fire burned in her eyes.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:54 PM)
We're looking for a khajiit child," said Goranthir,
his dai-katana to Blade's throat. "I'm not going to ask you twice.
Where is she?
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 09:57 PM)
Ash summoned a ball of flame to his hand and held it to the
woman's face. "I suggest you speak... Quickly." he said, his glow
starting to fade.
Blade draws in a breath, nodding slightly.
" ... I don't know where that one is presently; Hankarlic sold her soon
after capturing her. He keeps a ledger, though; the information you seek should
be there."
She coughs a bit. " ... I can take you to it ..." she says, sounding
defeated.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:02 AM
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:00 PM)
Blade draws in a breath, nodding slightly.
" ... I don't know where that one is presently; Hankarlic sold her soon
after capturing her. He keeps a ledger, though; the information you seek
should be there."
She coughs a bit. " ... I can take you to it ..." she says,
sounding defeated.
Ahjaar's eyes grow wide. It was just as she feared.
"You are not to get up! Where is this ledger?!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:00 PM)
Blade draws in a breath, nodding slightly.
" ... I don't know where that one is presently; Hankarlic sold her soon
after capturing her. He keeps a ledger, though; the information you seek
should be there."
She coughs a bit. " ... I can take you to it ..." she says,
sounding defeated.
"Tell us where to find it instead," Tris said. He was worried about
the rest of the group. He didn't like killing people who had surrendered, but
tempers were on edge, and this was a Dunmer woman - she would be happy to stab
them in the back.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:00 PM)
Blade draws in a breath, nodding slightly.
" ... I don't know where that one is presently; Hankarlic sold her soon
after capturing her. He keeps a ledger, though; the information you seek
should be there."
She coughs a bit. " ... I can take you to it ..." she says,
sounding defeated.
"You can stay right here," said Goranthir. "Tell us where it
is."
He hadn't sweated at all during the right, but now he felt warm. He had never
interrogated anyone before. Clearly this was a bad person, but he didn't like
threatening a helpless adversary like this.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:04 AM
"Maybe she should lead us, Ahjaar. We outnumber her
greatly, and this cave is large."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:04 PM)
Maybe she should lead us, Ahjaar. We outnumber her
greatly, and this cave is large.
"But she knows the cave and we don't, Isidor," Goranthir replied.
"She could lead us into a trap or to an escape route, couldn't you,
darling?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:04 PM)
Maybe she should lead us, Ahjaar. We outnumber her
greatly, and this cave is large.
Ahjaar looked at Isidor then back at Blade with clenched teeth.
"Fine," he growled, then tood up. "Show us where this book
is."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:03 PM)
You can stay right here," said Goranthir. "Tell
us where it is.
He hadn't sweated at all during the right, but now he felt warm. He had
never interrogated anyone before. Clearly this was a bad person, but he
didn't like threatening a helpless adversary like this.
Blade sighs, and points with her good arm. "Down there, in the office
room," she says, indicating a door some ways down. "It's locked in his
desk; he has the key on his person."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:07 PM)
Blade sighs, and points with her good arm. "Down there, in
the office room," she says, indicating a door some ways down. "It's
locked in his desk; he has the key on his person."
Ahjaar grunted. "Get the ledger, Tris."
She nodded over towards H. "I need someone to help me carry him."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:07 PM)
Blade sighs, and points with her good arm. "Down
there, in the office room," she says, indicating a door some ways
down. "It's locked in his desk; he has the key on his person."
"Someone open it," Goranthir said, his eyes not leaving Blade's.
"If there's a trap, your head and your body are going to have very little
in common."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:07 PM)
Blade sighs, and points with her good arm. "Down
there, in the office room," she says, indicating a door some ways
down. "It's locked in his desk; he has the key on his person."
"We don't need the key," Tris said. "That's what unlock spells
are for. I'll go."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:07 PM)
But she knows the cave and we don't, Isidor,"
Goranthir replied. "She could lead us into a trap or to an escape route,
couldn't you, darling?
"True," Blade admits. "You're better than I thought ..."
She pushes back her hood, revealing a full facemask which she pulls off; a
white-haired, lovely Dunmer woman stares back with dull red eyes, a nasty scar
crossing her throat.
"Well fought," she says to Goranthir, closing her eyes.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 04:07 AM)
Blade sighs, and points with her good arm. "Down there,
in the office room," she says, indicating a door some ways down.
"It's locked in his desk; he has the key on his person."
Hankarlic, leaning on the cave's wall, began to groan and a weak hand rose to
rub his skull where Isidor had hit him.
Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:12 AM
Ash looks over to Goranthir. "Who is she? She is quite
formidable. Perhaps we should strip her of her weapons and enchantments before
turning her in to the authorites." he tries to hide his eagerness at
learning what magicks give this woman such power.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:14 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 10:12 PM)
Ash looks over to Goranthir. "Who is she? She is quite
formidable. Perhaps we should strip her of her weapons and enchantments before
turning her in to the authorites." he tries to hide his eagerness at
learning what magicks give this woman such power.
Goranthir blushes furiously. "Yes."
She needed to be thoroughly searched. She was dangerous. But she was also a
beautiful woman, and he was sixteen.
"Um ..."
Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 09:08 PM)
Ahjaar grunted. "Get the ledger, Tris."
She nodded over towards H. "I need someone to help me carry him."
Reaching in his pocket, Ash pulls out an extravagant amulet. "My god! I
forgot about this. Would have made things much easier." he says, handing
the amulet to Ahjaar. "Take it, it will summon a Dremora for as long as
you wear it. He'll be more than enough to carry this lug."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:17 AM
Outside in the passage, Tris slipped Outside again. He whispered
a string of power and looked for traps. There were none.
In a few moments he returned, with the ledger.
"I believe this is it," he said, presenting it to Ahjaar.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:14 PM)
Goranthir blushes furiously. "Yes."
She needed to be thoroughly searched. She was dangerous. But she
was also a beautiful woman, and he was sixteen.
"Um ..."
"I say just kill her, then loot her body." Ahjaar wasn't always this
bloodthirst, but considering what she'd been throigh, she just didn't care.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:14 PM)
Hankarlic, leaning on the cave's wall, began to groan and a weak
hand rose to rub his skull where Isidor had hit him.
Ahjaar took the amulet from Ash. "Thanks."
She summoned the Dremora, who helped her lift Hankarlic deeper into the cave.
There she shakaled him up, then left.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:14 PM)
Goranthir blushes furiously. "Yes."
She needed to be thoroughly searched. She was dangerous. But she
was also a beautiful woman, and he was sixteen.
"Um ..."
"Nervous?" I'll do it." He turned to Ahjaar "Don't kill
her. Let her die here, slowly. It's a better revenge, in my opinion."
Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 09:20 PM)
Nervous?" I'll do it." He turned to Ahjaar
"Don't kill her. Let her die here, slowly. It's a better revenge, in my
opinion.
Ash looks down at the woman. "Make sure to gather everything. I'm sure
they have some clothes here for her. Give her aparrel to me. I'll look it over
for enchantments." said Ash, turning to Isidor. Turning his back on the
two, he says "After all, I am an enchanter."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:20 PM)
Nervous?" I'll do it." He turned to Ahjaar
"Don't kill her. Let her die here, slowly. It's a better revenge, in my
opinion.
"Thats still killing her." Ahjaar resummoned the Dremora. "How
about lets jut shakal her up along with H. She could keep him company while
they starve to death." She smiled evily at Blade.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:20 PM)
Nervous?" I'll do it." He turned to Ahjaar
"Don't kill her. Let her die here, slowly. It's a better revenge, in my
opinion.
Goranthir relinquished the position, walking over to Tris. He was smiling, but
it was a quiet smile.
"Well," he said to his friend, and fell still.
He was finally an adventurer, and it was better than he dreamed it would be ...
and worse ...
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 10:24 PM)
"Thats still killing her." Ahjaar resummoned the
Dremora. "How about lets jut shakal her up along with H. She could keep
him company while they starve to death." She smiled evily at Blade.
"Whatever you perfer. But, Ash still wants the armor."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:26 PM)
Whatever you perfer. But, Ash still wants the armor.
"Fine. Strip her of her armor. Then Shakal her. But I want her
SHAKALED."
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:10 PM)
True," Blade admits. "You're better than I
thought ...
She pushes back her hood, revealing a full facemask which she pulls off; a
white-haired, lovely Dunmer woman stares back with dull red eyes, a nasty scar
crossing her throat.
"Well fought," she says to Goranthir, closing her eyes.
Reichi studied the woman's face, something was familar about her. Yes, familar,
but he couldn't match a name or event to the face yet. He could tell he had met
this woman before, and almost had when, almost. Then it clicked.
"Blade..." He muttered, before letting wolfish grin onto his face.
"Been awhile."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:32 AM
"Ahjaar," Tris said sharply. "Look at the ledger.
The living are more important than the dead, and your daughter is more
important than your revenge."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 10:28 PM)
Fine. Strip her of her armor. Then Shakal her. But I want
her SHAKALED.
Blade's eyes narrow.
Whoever strips her meets with only mild resistance; underneath her cloak and
shirt, she was wearing mithril mail. Her pockets reveal the tools of the thief,
while her cloak has many a knick knack stashed in it, including several more
throwing blades.
Blade clutches her bleeding arm after she is stripped, shackles on her wrists.
Her hands remained closed in fists and she covers herself as best she can.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:32 PM)
Blade's eyes narrow.
Whoever strips her meets with only mild resistance; underneath her cloak and
shirt, she was wearing mithril mail. Her pockets reveal the tools of the
thief, while her cloak has many a knick knack stashed in it, including several
more throwing blades.
Blade clutches her bleeding arm after she is stripped, shackles on her
wrists. Her hands remained closed in fists and she covers herself as best
she can.
After he takes her armor, he says "You brought this on yourself, lady.
When you lie with Alit's, you get fleas."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 10:32 PM)
Ahjaar," Tris said sharply. "Look at the
ledger. The living are more important than the dead, and your daughter is more
important than your revenge.
Ahjaar took the Ledger and skimed the text...
Finaly she found Luxi.
"She was shipped to Sadith Mora, a day and a half ago!"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 5 2005, 10:31 PM)
Reichi studied the woman's face, something was familar about
her. Yes, familar, but he couldn't match a name or event to the face yet. He
could tell he had met this woman before, and almost had when, almost. Then it
clicked.
"Blade..." He muttered, before letting wolfish grin onto his face.
"Been awhile."
Blade's eyes widen in dull surprise.
"You ..." she says. " ... Sigh; where's your silver-haired
friend?"
She sighs and stops trying to cover herself. "You've seen it all
aready," she says, frowning and swallowing.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:35 PM)
Blade's eyes widen in dull surprise.
"You ..." she says. " ... Sigh; where's your silver-haired
friend?"
She sighs and stops trying to cover herself. "You've seen it all
aready," she says, frowning and swallowing.
Isidor looks back and forth from Reichi to Blade. "You two know each other?".
Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:39 AM
"Sadrith Mora..." thinks Ash, remembering that he is,
in fact, Rymlin. His face darkens. "I think I'll take this. It could be of
use." he says, picking up the mask dropped off the dunmer woman. Placing
the mask on, he says "A bit of a tight fit, but it serves its
purpose."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:41 AM
Hankarlic groaned again, then roared in frustration as he saw
himself in shackles. Then, he began to try and find a way to work through his
bonds, perhaps there were stones to use?
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:42 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:35 PM)
Blade's eyes widen in dull surprise.
"You ..." she says. " ... Sigh; where's your silver-haired
friend?"
She sighs and stops trying to cover herself. "You've seen it all
aready," she says, frowning and swallowing.
"Out in Daggerfall," Reichi said, after a moment's pause to figure
out who Blade meant. He smirked at the comment about having seen it before.
"Yes, i have," he said wryly.
QUOTE
Isidor looks back and forth from Reichi to Blade. "You two
know each other?"
Reichi glances at Isidor. "Vaguely, she and I got trapped in a Daedric
tower type place, dedicated to Sheogorath. Along with some others," he
replied.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 5 2005, 10:42 PM)
"Out in Daggerfall," Reichi said, after a moment's
pause to figure out who Blade meant. He smirked at the comment about having
seen it before. "Yes, i have," he said wryly.
Reichi glances at Isidor. "Vaguely, she and I got trapped in a Daedric
tower type place, dedicated to Sheogorath. Along with some others," he
replied.
"Well, as fascinating as I'm sure this is, Ahjaar's daughter is in Sadrith
Mora. So, let's go." he turns to walk out of the corridor.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:45 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 5 2005, 10:42 PM)
"Out in Daggerfall," Reichi said, after a moment's
pause to figure out who Blade meant. He smirked at the comment about having
seen it before. "Yes, i have," he said wryly.
Reichi glances at Isidor. "Vaguely, she and I got trapped in a Daedric
tower type place, dedicated to Sheogorath. Along with some others," he
replied.
Blade looks at Isidor, then back at Reichi, her eyes questioning.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:43 PM)
"Well, as fascinating as I'm sure this is, Ahjaar's
daughter is in Sadrith Mora. So, let's go." he turns to walk out of the corridor.
Ahjaar agreed with Isidor. She turns to Reichi. "Reich, she means nothing
to you or me. Leave her be."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:45 PM)
Blade looks at Isidor, then back at Reichi, her eyes
questioning.
"Something the matter? We've got a pissed off mother, who's been seperated
from her child by you and your thugs. She's in Sadrith Mora, and that's where
we should be."
Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:51 AM
Ash looks over to where Isidor placed the clothing. His physical
size is similar to that of a Dunmer woman, and he has no trouble fitting into
the robes that were taken from Blade. Putting on all her gear, he feels the
magicka surrounding him. Returning to the group, he says "Agreed, we
should set out."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:55 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 10:51 PM)
Ash looks over to where Isidor placed the clothing. His physical
size is similar to that of a Dunmer woman, and he has no trouble fitting into
the robes that were taken from Blade. Putting on all her gear, he feels the
magicka surrounding him. Returning to the group, he says "Agreed, we
should set out."
Ash feels lighter on his feet, and more agile than normal. Clearly Blade's
equipment was chosen with an eye for speed and maneuverability.
Blade's expression betrays nothing but resignation, though her fists are still
clenched.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:55 PM)
Ash feels lighter on his feet, and more agile than normal.
Clearly Blade's equipment was chosen with an eye for speed and maneuverability.
Blade's expression betrays nothing but resignation, though her fists are still
clenched.
Isidor notices Blade's clenched and says "Something the matter? Not liking
the shackles?" he turns to the group "Can we go, now? We're waisting
time. Valuable time."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:58 PM)
Isidor notices Blade's clenched and says "Something the
matter? Not liking the shackles?" he turns to the group "Can we go, now?
We're waisting time. Valuable time."
Ahjaar nodded, paying no attention what so ever to Blade. She wasn't worth it.
"Let us go, I want to get to Sadith Mora before she's resold."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:02 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 11:01 PM)
Ahjaar nodded, paying no attention what so ever to Blade. She
wasn't worth it.
"Let us go, I want to get to Sadith Mora before she's resold."
"Very well." Isidor begins to walk out of the corridor, towards the
cave's entrance.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:06 AM
Yeah, now's a good time to make a new topic.
Loranna
Posted by: Archeopterix Today, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:06 PM)
Yeah, now's a good time to make a new topic.
Loranna
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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:07 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Info for Loranna:
Race: Nord
Sex: Female
===
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna is in Ald Raathim, waiting for her friends to return from Dagon Fel.
She has just recently pledged her support to Queen Baernziah, and has been
gifted with a magic mirror that will allow her to communicate with people from
great distances. She and the Queen are having a light-hearted discussion about
men on the very cliff where Symanchus proposed to Barenziah.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:14 AM
Summary: Ald Raathim
After spending the greater part of the night at the top of a tower in Ald
Raathim watching the stars, Nalion retreated back to his chamber. His
expression was tired and slightly disappointed, but not troubled.
Still need time., he muttered as he climbed into his bed.
Shortly after that, he was sleeping. And dreaming.
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 05:14 AM
The Imperial Knight paced around the castle in Ald Raathim,
reading. He'd taken up an interest in the many books in the library and walked
through the halls, flipping pages and steering around servants and guests while
keeping his gaze firmly on the words.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:14 AM
OOC Summary
The Dunmer Reichi is with the others in a Cave near Dagon Fel, after killing a
bunch 'o slavers, and the group is now discussing what to do with the slavers,
then plans to go to sadrith Mora.
Posted by: Ritual Yesterday, 05:18 AM
Summary-
Rymlin, now know as Ash, has joined the group and helped in kiling many of the
slavers. Now he stands with the rest contemplating their current actions.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:18 AM
OOC Summary:
Ahjaar is waiting on the ship for the other, impateint to get to Sadith Mora.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:19 AM
OOC:
Isidor, the most attractive male nord on the planet, is discussing plans for
going to Sadrith Mora with the group, to rescue Ahjaar's daughter, Luxi.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:22 AM
Falco Redflash the male argonian rogue is currently wiping the
blood off his saber and looting the corpses of his enemies along with The
bloodthirsty slaves who are now protesting loudly that Blade and H be killed.
After all they were the ones enslaved and tormented by them and wish to see all
of the slavers dead.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 05:23 AM
Summary
Barenziah, legendary Queen Mother and current Regent of Mournhold, while her
son King Helseth lies dying in Mournhold, is in Ald Raathim, having secured an
alliance with Loranna. She is relaxing now, but must shortly leave from Necrom.
Goranthir, a handsome, 16-year-old natural ranger who can speak with animals –
and who is, semi-secretly, Barenziah’s grandson – is with the group on the way
to Sadrith Mora, having had his first taste of the adventurer’s life he has
craved.
Ooc -- He’s going to be quiet for a while, since I’m going to be off-line, but
he’s there.
Posted by: Ritual Yesterday, 05:23 AM
Ash silently walks off into a corner and summons a Flame
Atronach. Pulling out a soulgem, he gives it to the beast to consume.
"That should keep you for a while. Now, when everyone leaves, I want you
to free the woman. I could care less about the man." the Atronach groans
in understanding. Ash accompne the est of e group and folows them to Sadrith
Mora.
OOC: I'm done for the night. See you all later.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:29 AM
Summary: Anya is a Wood Elf rogue
with blonde hair tied into a tight bun and a cherry tatto on her left cheek.
She's walking through the woods after chatting with the captain of the gaurd in
the Drunken Guar tavern.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:30 AM
****************
After a day's travel, The shop docks at Sadith Mora.
Ahjaar rushes of the boat, and waited for the others.
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 05:33 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 11:30 PM)
****************
After a day's travel, The shop docks at Sadith Mora.
Ahjaar rushes of the boat, and waited for the others.
Radont, his nose still in a book, steps outside unknowingly and walks in casual
circles on the lawn.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 11:30 PM)
****************
After a day's travel, The shop docks at Sadith Mora.
Ahjaar rushes of the boat, and waited for the others.
Reichi followed Ahjaar off the boat, heading towards Sadrith Mora. "C'mon,
the slave markets are this way, she's most likely somewhere there," he
said.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 5 2005, 11:40 PM)
Reichi followed Ahjaar off the boat, heading towards Sadrith
Mora. "C'mon, the slave markets are this way, she's most likely somewhere
there," he said.
Ahjaar nodded and hurryed off with Reichi to the slave market.
She saw the ramp with the cages, and she ran ahead.
"Luxi?" She called, as she flew up the ramp.
She cam to the third cage, where a girl cowered.
The girl was an dumer, but had cat ears and a tail.
"Luxi!" Ahjaar cried, reaching into the cage.
Luxi's eyes brighten when she saw Ahjaar. "Mommey!"
A bosmer tapped Ahjaar on the shoulder. "That one, sera, is
1000 gold."
Ahjaar's eyes filled with hate. "How dare you! This is my daughter!"
She reached for her dagger, but was stopped by Reichi.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:53 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 11:46 PM)
Ahjaar's eyes filled with hate. "How dare you! This is my daughter!"
She reached for her dagger, but was stopped by Reichi.
Reichi looked to the Bosmer, and his voice took on a diplomatic tone. Not a
tone he used frequently. "Here Sera," he said, handing the bosmer a
sack containing 1,000 gold. Reichi took satisfaction in that he had used 'Sera'
instead of 'Serjo', which was akin to calling the Bosmer 'Miss', rather than
'Mister', and that the Bosmer would never know the difference.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:58 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 5 2005, 11:53 PM)
Reichi looked to the Bosmer, and his voice took on a diplomatic
tone. Not a tone he used frequently. "Here Sera," he said, handing
the bosmer a sack containing 1,000 gold. Reichi took satisfaction in that he
had used 'Sera' instead of 'Serjo', which was akin to calling the Bosmer
'Miss', rather than 'Mister', and that the Bosmer would never know the
difference.
The bosmer opened the cage and gave Ahjaar the key.
Luxi leaped into her arms and they hugged for a few long moments.
OOC: Awww... so happy Well I may be off to bed now, I donno..
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:01 AM
Reichi stood nearby, feeling a bit out of place. He scratched
the back of his head, and waited for Ahjaar and Luxi to finish. He noticed the
Bosmer didn't exactly look to comfortable either, and shrugged at the short
elf.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:36 AM
OOC:
Tris Gaerington, a young male Breton... is going to meet up with the group in
Sadrith Mora, after taking the prisoners to Dagon Fel and alerting the Imperial
Legion at Wolverine Hall to the existence of the ebony smugglers. Ritual's
atronach, and the more bloodthirsty members of the group, will just have to
deal.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:21 AM
Having made her decision regarding Barenziah, Loranna goes to
speak with those who should know. Most of her companions were gone right now,
or busy; they she would tell later. Dram and Kallen she informed easily enough,
as they were right in the castle.
There were others in town, one of whom she had hoped to speak to beforehand.
Helgi, of the Nords. Loranna sets out now to see the Hagslayer, to inform him
of her decision.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:48 AM
Nords. Aricyn had brought an army of them to battle the
Azurites. They had fought at Red Mountain, and they had fought to protect Ald
Rathiim. When the war was over, they had settled there, rebuilding what was
destroyed and making Daruhn their new home. The signs of their labors were hard
to miss; The great Hall of Smiths rose, with carved eaves and smoking chimneys,
from the hill just south of town. Ships with leering dragons for prows still
floated in the docks, and it was not uncommon to hear distinctly un-Dunmer
laughter issuing from the tavern windows.
Most of the Nords themselves, however, had taken to living in the foothills
west of the town and castle. A rocky path led up that way, eventually ending in
a grassy valley, lined on both sides with small, round, stone houses. At the
end of the valley were two buildings of much grander proportions. One was a
great wooden stable, where the sturdy ponies of the Nord warriors lived more
comfortably than their masters. The other was the Great Hall.
The hull of a great Nordic warship, turned upside-down, formed the Hall's long
roof, and its stone walls were already showing the attentions of master
carvers, with bearded faces and rearing horses decorating the wide main
entrance.
It was in this hall that the chief of the Nords, the snowy-maned Tongue,
Aricin, lived. The Chief had left some time ago, however, and no one was
certain when he might return. In his absence, the young Helgi Hagslayer spoke
for the Nords. The lad was so young as to not yet be able to grow a beard. This
fact alone might have stopped him from being recognized as leader but for two facts:
Firstly, Helgi Hagslayer had not only gotten his name by finally destroying the
Azurite hag that had held their entire village hostage back in Skyrim, but he
had also fought his way through an endless horde of Azurites at Red Moutain, to
retrieve the army's banner when it had fallen into the ash.
Secondly, Aricyn, the Chief himself, was also too young to grow a beard.
Helgi was not to be found sitting on the wolfskin-covered chair of the Chief,
however, but was behind the Great Hall, swinging a heavy axe, his young
shoulders rippling with muscles, and his soft blonde hair stuck to his back
with sweat. Beside him, a pile of firewood grew taller and taller with each
swing of his axe.
Seeing Loranna approach, he laid the axe down and wiped his brow, smiling at
her.
"I've been wondering if you might come see me," he said.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:51 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 01:48 AM)
Nords. Aricyn had brought an army of them to battle the
Azurites. They had fought at Red Mountain, and they had fought to protect Ald
Rathiim. When the war was over, they had settled there, rebuilding what was
destroyed and making Daruhn their new home. The signs of their labors were hard
to miss; The great Hall of Smiths rose, with carved eaves and smoking chimneys,
from the hill just south of town. Ships with leering dragons for prows still
floated in the docks, and it was not uncommon to hear distinctly un-Dunmer
laughter issuing from the tavern windows.
Most of the Nords themselves, however, had taken to living in the foothills
west of the town and castle. A rocky path led up that way, eventually ending in
a grassy valley, lined on both sides with small, round, stone houses. At the
end of the valley were two buildings of much grander proportions. One was a great
wooden stable, where the sturdy ponies of the Nord warriors lived more
comfortably than their masters.
The other was the Great Hall. The hull of a great Nordic warship, turned
upside-down, formed the building's long roof, and its stone walls were already
showing the attentions of master carvers, with bearded faces and rearing horses
carved around the wide main entrance.
It was in this hall that the chief of the Nords, the snowy-maned Tongue,
Aricin, lived. The Chief had left some time ago, however, and no one was
certain when he might return. In his absence, the young Helgi Hagslayer spoke
for the Nords. The lad was so young as to not yet be able to grow a beard. This
fact alone might have stopped him from being recognized as leader but for two
facts:
Firstly, Helgi Hagslayer had not only gotten his name by finally destroying the
Azurite hag that had held their entire village hostage back in Skyrim, but he
had also fought his way through an endless horde of Azurites at Red Moutain, to
retrieve the army's banner when it had fallen into the ash.
Secondly, Aricyn, the Chief himself, was also too young to grow a beard.
Helgi was not to be found sitting on the wolfskin-covered chair of the Chief,
however, but was behind the Great Hall, swinging a heavy axe, his young
shoulders rippling with muscles, and his soft blonde hair stuck to his back
with sweat. Beside him, a pile of firewood grew taller and taller with each
swing of his axe.
Seeing Loranna approach, he laid the axe down and wiped his brow, smiling at
her.
"I've been wondering if you might come see me," he said.
"I'd been hoping you'd come to the castle; I sent messages inviting
you," Loranna says, grinning a little.
"No word from Aricyn yet?" she asks at first, her eyebrows raised
questioningly.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 11:51 PM)
"I'd been hoping you'd come to the castle; I sent messages
inviting you," Loranna says, grinning a little.
"No word from Aricyn yet?" she asks at first, her eyebrows raised
questioningly.
"He'll return when he returns," the young man said without a trace of
worry in his voice.
"I try to avoid the castle, when I can, Lady. I always feel like I need
better clothes to go there."
"So, I take it Bryndarr's eyes didn't lie when he said they saw a Queen
flying overhead? Is this why you come to see me?"
From the hall, a huge, armored Nord emerged, his bushy black head ducking to
avoid the tall doorframe. He nodded at Loranna, and went to stand near Helgi.
"Is this official business?" Helgi continued. "Should we go into
the Hall?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:01 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 01:57 AM)
"He'll return when he returns," the young man said
without a trace of worry in his voice.
"I try to avoid the castle, when I can, Lady. I always feel like I need
better clothes to go there."
"So, I take it Bryndarr's eyes didn't lie when he said they saw a Queen
flying overhead? Is this why you come to see me?"
From the hall, a huge, armored Nord emerged, his bushy black head ducking to
avoid the tall doorframe.
He nodded at Loranna, and went to stand near Helgi.
"Is this official business?" Helgi continued. "Should we go into
the Hall?"
"Yes; Queen Mother Barenziah herself is here," Loranna says.
"And you're dressed just fine to come to my castle dear ..."
"Yes, this is official business," she says, nodding to the huge Nord.
Almost as tall as Harg he seemed ...
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 12:01 AM)
Yes; Queen Mother Barenziah herself is here," Loranna
says. "And you're dressed just fine to come to my castle dear
...
"Yes, this is official business," she says, nodding to the huge
Nord. Almost as tall as Harg he seemed ...
Helgi looked a bit disappointed. "Oh... well... if it's all the same to
you, let's sit out here and talk, anyway. It's too bloody hot to be cramped up
in the Hall."
The black haired Nord spoke, his deep voice shockingly loud, "Barenziah?
Helseth Ear-Clipper's mother?"
Helgi seemed less shocked by the news, and took a moment to pour a bucket of
cold water over his head and shake out his hair.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:11 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 02:09 AM)
Helgi looked a bit disappointed. "Oh... well... if it's all
the same to you, let's sit out here and talk, anyway. It's too bloody hot to be
cramped up in the Hall."
The black haired Nord spoke, his deep voice shockingly loud, "Barenziah?
Helseth Ear-Clipper's mother?"
Helgi seemed less shocked by the news, and took a moment to pour a bucket of
cold water over his head and shake out his hair.
Loranna feels her heart sink a foot. "It's a nice enough day out; why not
stay outside and walk while we talk?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 12:11 AM)
Loranna feels her heart sink a foot. "It's a nice
enough day out; why not stay outside and walk while we talk?"
"Good," the young man said, tying his wet hair in a knot and pulling
out an unsplit log for Loranna to sit upon.
Taking a seat on another, himself, he smiled again and waited for her to speak.
Having not gotten an answer, the large warrior shifted his weight uneasily and
waited, not wanting to look disrespectful to his young chief.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:20 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 02:15 AM)
"Good," the young man said, tying his wet hair in a
knot and pulling out an unsplit log for Loranna to sit upon.
Taking a seat on another, himself, he smiled again and waited for her to speak.
Having not gotten an answer, the large warrior shifted his weight uneasily and
waited, not wanting to look disrespectful to his young chief.
Loranna makes herself comforable, and glances at the loud Nord before speaking.
"Yes; Helseth's mother," Loranna says, speaking directly to Helgi.
"The King is severely ill, though word is, he will ultimately recover; his
mother is traveling the kingdom to speak to the various domains, try to ease
tensions among the Dunmer and seek alliances."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 12:20 AM)
Loranna makes herself comforable, and glances at the loud Nord
before speaking. "Yes; Helseth's mother," Loranna says,
speaking directly to Helgi. "The King is severely ill, though word
is, he will ultimately recover; his mother is traveling the kingdom to speak to
the various domains, try to ease tensions among the Dunmer and seek
alliances."
"The Dunmer will always be tense, that's just their nature," Helgi
said, not unkindly.
"So I assume she came here to find out how worried she should be about us,
when she takes over from her son?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:34 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 02:29 AM)
"The Dunmer will always be tense, that's just their
nature," Helgi said, not unkindly.
"So I assume she came here to find out how worried she should be about us,
when she takes over from her son?"
"Yeah, I figured that; I said more or less as much to Her Majesty,"
Loranna admits.
"She came here as part of her alliance seeking," Loranna says.
"Though she firmly believes Helseth is going to live - and she's got that
look in her eye Aricyn does when she speaks of Helseth, when he talks about how
'he knows THINGS'"
Loranna does a credible job of imitating the white-haired Nord chief's
authoritative voice for those last three words.
"This is why I had been asking to see you these past few days,"
Loranna says, taking a deep breath. "I had wanted to hear your feelings on
this matter as I weighed the options."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 12:34 AM)
"Yeah, I figured that; I said more or less as much to Her
Majesty," Loranna admits.
"She came here as part of her alliance seeking," Loranna says.
"Though she firmly belieces Helseth is going to live - and she's got that
look in her eye Aricyn does when she speaks of Helseth, when he talks about how
'he knows THINGS'"
Loranna does a credible job of imitating the white-haired Nord chief's
authoritative voice for those last three words.
"This is why I had been asking to see you these past few days,"
Loranna says, taking a deep breath. "I had wanted to hear your
feelings on this matter as I weighed the options."
"What matter!?" The black-haired Nord had finally lost control and
shouted. "Us, being her lackeys!?"
Helgi gave the tall man a rather pitying look, and turned to Loranna.
"Well, he'll live if that's what she wants, I'll wager. I'd bet my breath
that if he's being poisoned, she's the one doing it."
"We are honored that you would consult us on such a matter," Helgi
continued in a slightly more formal tone. "I can only say what I believe
the Chief would say, were he here, but my words are binding, as is my right,
given by the rightful Chief."
"So witnessed," said the tall man, in a still-angry tone.
Helgi smiled politely at Loranna. "My blood, the blood of my sons, and the
blood of my sons' sons shall feed the grass, and the spirits of my ancestors
shall weep cold tears, and the sun shall cease its voyage across the sky,
before any Nord who calls me kin and breathes the breath of Kyne bows to the
banner of a Dunmer. So say I, Helgi Hagslayer, voice of the absent
chieftain."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:49 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 02:46 AM)
What matter!?" The black-haired Nord had finally lost
control and shouted. "Us, being her lackeys!?
Helgi gave the tall man a rather pitying look, and turned to Loranna.
"Well, he'll live if that's what she wants, I'll wager. I'd bet my breath
that if he's being poisoned, she's the one doing it."
"We are honored that you would consult us on such a matter," Helgi
continued in a slightly more formal tone. "I can only say what I believe
the Chief would say, were he here, but my words are binding, as is my right,
given by the rightful Chief."
"So witnessed," said the tall man, in a still-angry tone.
Helgi smiled politely at Loranna. "My blood, the blood of my sons, and the
blood of my sons' sons shall feed the grass, and the spirits of my ancestors
shall weep cold tears, and the sun shall cease its voyage across the sky,
before any Nord who calls me kin and breathes the breath of Kyne bows to the banner
of a Dunmer. So say I, Helgi Hagslayer, voice of the absent chieftain."
Loranna's face grew impassive as she listens to Helgi speak.
"I see," she says when he finishes. "I thank you for your
candor, Helgi Hagslayer, voice of the absent chieftan."
She is quiet for a long moment, trying to choose her words; her eyes suggest
she would prefer to speak to Helgi alone, if possible.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 08:54 AM
hey just being respectful here but may i join in?
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 12:49 AM)
Loranna's face grew impassive as she listens to Helgi speak.
"I see," she says when he finishes. "I thank you for your
candor, Helgi Hagslayer, voice of the absent chieftan."
She is quiet for a long moment, trying to choose her words; her eyes suggest
she would prefer to speak to Helgi alone, if possible.
Helgi's rosy-cheeked face brightened with a smile. "You're quite welcome,
Lady Loranna. It's not really that candid. I just think that's what the Chief would
say. He's not very fond of Helseth, you know."
"I do wish you luck in refusing her offer. From what I hear, Dunmer can be
pretty crafty negotiators. I'd rather avoid that sort of thing, myself."
He smiled again and stood up, having sat still for as long as he could manage.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:58 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 02:55 AM)
Helgi's rosy-cheeked face brightened with a smile. "You're
quite welcome, Lady Loranna. It's not really that candid. I just think that's
what the Chief would say. He's not very fond of Helseth, you know."
"I do wish you luck in refusing her offer. From what I hear, Dunmer can be
pretty crafty negotiators. I'd rather avoid that sort of thing, myself."
He smiled again and stood up, having sat still for as long as he could manage.
"Helgi," Loranna says, standing up herself, "right now, her
offer is the best one for Ald Raathim I've heard yet."
Her face was resigned, but resolute, a woman expecting to be blasted by a
hurricane.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 12:58 AM)
Helgi," Loranna says, standing up herself,
"right now, her offer is the best one for Ald Raathim I've heard
yet.
Her face was resigned, but resolute, a woman expecting to be blasted by a
hurricane.
"You've had others?" the young man said with a smile.
"Are you shopping for a patron like the world was a marketplace? Can Ald
Raathim not stand on it's own? Which do you not trust in, your ability to lead,
or your people's ability to follow? Lady, all here that have fingers to hold a
sword stand ready to defend this place again. Is that not enough?"
He placed a friendly, still damp hand on her shoulder.
"A Dunmer ally is no ally. It is merely an enemy in your bed, instead of
an enemy beyond your walls."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:19 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 03:03 AM)
"You've had others?" the young man said with a smile.
"Are you shopping for a patron like the world was a marketplace? Can Ald
Raathim not stand on it's own? Which do you not trust in, your ability to lead,
or your people's ability to follow? Lady, all here that have fingers to hold a
sword stand ready to defend this place again. Is that not enough?"
He placed a friendly, still damp hand on her shoulder.
"A Dunmer ally is no ally. It is merely an enemy in your bed, instead of
an enemy beyond your walls."
Loranna sighs. "Helgi, we're in Morrowind now; one way or another we're
involved in the Dunmer's power plays," she says. "If Helseth and his
mother were not asking I side with them, House Dres would be demanding I side
against them - all while the most hawkish of the House decry me for being the
bane of all Dunmer existance, because I won't allow slavery in my lands.
Conflict is coming to the land eventually; I can either have everyones' open
emnity, or I can have some sort of allies, and thus some idea what those allies
are planning."
"Going along with your analogy, dear - at least the enemy in my bed I can
hear talking in their sleep; the enemy beyond my walls I can't see at all until
he comes knocking on my gate - with who knows how big an axe to break the gate
down."
She lowers her voice and says " ... And, in my estimation, the Queen is
not like most Dunmer. Her son ... he turned his nose up at us on the eve of our
darkest hour, even as he was binding his armies to our own. She ... she's been
away from Morrowind enough to not have the native outlook. She actually
recognizes the worth of an adventuresome heart."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:21 AM
The trees whipped by Anya in a blur, as she sprinted through the
woods. Her vision was suddenly illuminated by a fireball heading her wall.
Raising her spear and bracing it along her forearm, the firball dissipated over
a shield, caused by the fire resistance offered by her reforged spear. Though
the force stunned her, and forced her back a foot.
Quickly slinging the spear and grabbing her bow, she continued running. She let
off three shots in rapid succesion in the direction of the spell, but heard the
hollow thunk as all three hit trees. He's fast.
Changing tactics, she lept up and grabbed a branch and heaved herself up. With
graceful agility, she continued her run, but lept from branch to branch. She
saw a faint glow up ahead, and watched it grow as another fireball headed her
way. Leaping out of the way this time, she watched it fly by harmlessly,
fizzling leaves as if flew into the sky. Found you.
In a few bounds, she caught up with the faint glow and lept down full force,
attempting to impale her attacker. She was met with only air, and hard ground
as she missed the agile target.
Twirling around, she attemted to slice the oppent with the curved Dwemer head,
and was slightly satisfied when a clack stopped her spear, the ravor edge of a
tail blocking her. A snake-like appendage wound it's way around her spear to
wench it free, but a sharp tug followed by a rap to the head freed it. Smiling,
she listend to the angered clacks from a beak. Too slow, friend.
In an adrenline-rush flurry, she attacked and parried with her oppenent, block
every time by the prehensile tail, and his attacks stopped by the long pole-arm
of the spear.
A quick spin brought the edge and tip of the weapon end to the throat of her
attacker, but at the same time brought his tail to her neck. She smiled as she
watched the mouth slightly agape, glowing with another fire spell.
"It's a tie, stand down." The Cliff Racer closed his mouth. Lotus tilted
his head and clacked a few times, "I'm none to happy about ties either,
but you're an agile oppenent. Besides, you need to learn some fighting of your
own, Lotus, now that the reforging gave you the ability to hold your own."
The blue racer lowered his head, "You did good, faithful friend, now let's
take a break and get some water." Her eyes twinkled, "Who knows, you
may just get a chin scratching for the hard work."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 01:19 AM)
Loranna sighs. "Helgi, we're in Morrowind now; one
way or another we're involved in the Dunmer's power plays," she
says. "If Helseth and his mother were not asking I side with them,
House Dres would be demanding I side against them - all while the most hawkish of
the House decry me for being the bane of all Dunmer existance, because I won't
allow slavery in my lands. Conflict is coming to the land eventually; I
can either have everyones' open emnity, or I can have some sort of allies, and
thus some idea what those allies are planning."
"Going along with your analogy, dear - at least the enemy in my bed I can
hear talking in their sleep; the enemy beyond my walls I can't see at all until
he comes knocking on my gate - with who knows how big an axe to break the gate
down."
She lowers her voice and says " ... And, in my estimation, the Queen is
not like most Dunmer. Her son ... he turned his nose up at us on the eve
of our darkest hour, even as he was binding his armies to our own. She
... she's been away from Morrowind enough to not have the native outlook.
She actually recognizes the worth of an adventuresome heart."
Helgi's face split with a wide, rosy-lipped smile. "Words of a woman who
has already accepted what the queen has offered."
The large Nord blew air out of his nostrils like an enraged bull.
"We are Nords, Lady Loranna," continued Helgi. "Someday you will
realize that that is enough. Until then, may Kyne bless your decision and see
that no harm comes of it."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:29 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 03:24 AM)
Helgi's face split with a wide, rosy-lipped smile. "Words
of a woman who has already accepted what the queen has offered."
The large Nord blew air out of his nostrils like an enraged bull.
"We are Nords, Lady Loranna," continued Helgi. "Someday you will
realize that that is enough. Until then, may Kyne bless your decision and see
that no harm comes of it."
"Aricyn left a good man to speak for him, may Kyne bless us all,"
Loranna says, stopping and turning to look at Helgi soberly.
"You've already spoken your decision as chief, and spoken as you felt was
right. So now, Helgi Hagslayer, I ask, what will you and yours do?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 01:29 AM)
"Aricyn left a good man to speak for him, may Kyne bless us
all," Loranna says, stopping and turning to look at Helgi soberly.
"You've already spoken your decision as chief, and spoken as you felt was
right. So now, Helgi Hagslayer, I ask, what will you and yours do?"
"We'll wait," he said, hefting his axe and turning his attention back
to the waiting woodpile.
The large warrior bristled one last time in Loranna's direction, then bent to
gather an armload of wood.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:38 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 03:34 AM)
"We'll wait," he said, hefting his axe and turning his
attention back to the waiting woodpile.
The large warrior bristled one last time in Loranna's direction, then bent to
gather an armload of wood.
"Very well," Loranna says, nodding.
"Helgi," she says. "I have plans for Ald Raathim; plans to make
our city stronger and more prosperous. You live here, you are chief here; if
the castle leave you ill at ease, I will come to you from now on, and not wait
for you to answer a message."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 09:40 AM
Summary: Dastril is in Ald Raathim, wondering what to do next.
"Get some food, check, pay the innkeep, check, get some new handy skill,
che- oh wait a second." He reads from his piece of paper. "Yes, I
gotta do that yet.."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:42 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 01:38 AM)
"Very well," Loranna says, nodding.
"Helgi," she says. "I have plans for Ald Raathim; plans to
make our city stronger and more prosperous. You live here, you are chief here;
if the castle leave you ill at ease, I will come to you from now on, and not
wait for you to answer a message."
Helgi stopped in mid stroke, leaving the next log unsplit for a moment longer.
"I'm not Chief," he said, "but you are welcome here, if you have
need."
He smiled, turned away, and brought the axe down on the log, splitting it clean
in half.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:47 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 6 2005, 03:42 AM)
Helgi stopped in mid stroke, leaving the next log unsplit for a
moment longer.
"I'm not Chief," he said, "but you are welcome here, if you have
need."
He smiled, turned away, and brought the axe down on the log, splitting it clean
in half.
Loranna turns and heads back to the castle.
Her head was still on her shoulders, which had never been a true concern;
still, she didn't feel her encounter with Helgi had been what could be called a
resounding success.
... I still don't truly know my own people, Loranna thinks. I still
have a long way to go.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:02 AM
The large Nord hesitated a moment before heading back into the
hall.
Helgi looked at him, knowing he was struggling not to say what he was thinking.
"What?"
"I just knew Bryndarr should've shot her out of the sky when he had the
chance."
Helgi simply shook his head and smiled.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:27 AM
Feeling refreshed, Anya stood up, "Let's go you lazy bird.
I feel like another quick spar." She unslung her spear, and adopted a
ready stance. Lotus cawed an affirmation and hovered in front of her. She
charged.
Did I leave her? I don't know. And why was it that was all that was said too
me? The tormenting, the twilights... it doesn't make sense.
Anya remained nearly a blur, small sparks flew as Lotus used his natural scythe
to block attempts to attack him. Her eyes narrowed.
That haunting blue. Is this her fondest memory used to torment me? It always
comes back to the Blue Dawn. That blood-thirsty blue, taunting from the hill...
Her vision swam a little. The heartless eyes of the twilights dancing before
her. Tears streamed as hatred overwhelmed her. She began to redouble her
efforts, oblivious that she was fighting her friend, only seeing the leathery
apparitions that haunted her now.
No. No! I won't let it end this way. Stop making me watch this over and
over. He saved us, he saved me...
In a fit of unatural rage, she slammed into Lotus and forced him to the ground,
bringing her spear down. "Leave me alone!"
I couldn't save him though. Damn it. Leave me alone. I didn't leave you! I
was just too scared.
She brought her weapon down about to impale her faithful companion, when he
used his tail tofalter her steps. She collapsed in a heap onto the ground and
her reality swam, horrified at what she was about to do.
"I'm sorr... I'm sorry." Anya crawled back, scared, "I didn't
wan- I wasn't t-trying too."
Holding her arms tight to herself, she sprinted back to the castle. Now I'm
hurting my friend.
Lotus flapped a bit until he was hovering. Tilting his head, he clacked a few
times, looking as worried as an expressionless cliff racer face could. Curling
his tail around his spear, he made his way back to Anya's room.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:11 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 6 2005, 12:01 AM)
Reichi stood nearby, feeling a bit out of place. He scratched
the back of his head, and waited for Ahjaar and Luxi to finish. He noticed the
Bosmer didn't exactly look to comfortable either, and shrugged at the short
elf.
Isidor stood by the boat, and said "Well, I guess we should sail for Ald
Rathiaam." he got into the boat, ready to go.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:17 PM
Shaka was at his desk in the guestroom, reading some preliminary
accounts of the battle at the cave. The adventurers had not yet returned from
Sadrith Mora.
His heart sank as he read the ways in which the more than thirty smugglers had
been killed. I'm not surprised that Goranthir fought bravely, he thought. But
how can I serve with one such as Ash, who enjoyed the killing a little too
much?
Shaka realized, for the first time, that he had killed more beings in the last
two months than in the past twenty years. Although he hadn't been in Dagon Fel
this time, the smugglers' blood was on his hands as well.
Perhaps they were evil, he thought, but they weren't born to that. They might
have had loved ones once, however long ago. If they had deserved death, so do
I, and so do we all.
He felt sorrow as he thought of the accounts. If he had been there, would it
have made a difference? Shaka glanced over at his bags of gear, which were
already packed.
I promised Anya to help her lay the ghosts to rest, thought Shaka; after that,
I'm free to leave. He didn't know where he would go if he did choose to leave;
there was nothing left for him in Vvardenfell.
How foolish I was to banter with Loranna and Vendama that day, horn my way into
Ald Raathim. I had no idea of her nature, of all their natures. Yet a part of
him still couldn't blame Loranna for the Blue Dawn and aftermath.
Shaka hoped Anya would be happy once she was freed. He had heard from others
that she was busy training with Guards and Lotus.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:41 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 08:11 AM)
Isidor stood by the boat, and said "Well, I guess we should
sail for Ald Rathiaam." he got into the boat, ready to go.
***********
After 2 days of travel, the Group reached Ald Rathiaam.
Ahjaar was happy to be back, well, happy to be back with her daughter.
She was grateful for all those who helped her, and she didn't know how to thank
them all. For now, they'd have to settle with the award of seeing a happy
mother and daughter.
OOC: sorry for the ooc, but no one was in chat.
I'm not going to be here today or tomarrow.
Just go ahead and play without Ahjaar.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:13 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 6 2005, 12:41 PM)
***********
After 2 days of travel, the Group reached Ald Rathiaam.
Ahjaar was happy to be back, well, happy to be back with her daughter.
She was grateful for all those who helped her, and she didn't know how to thank
them all. For now, they'd have to settle with the award of seeing a happy
mother and daughter.
OOC: sorry for the ooc, but no one was in chat.
I'm not going to be here today or tomarrow.
Just go ahead and play without Ahjaar.
Isidor got off the boat, and walked to the tavern. "Mead please."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 09:37 PM
The sun gleamed off of his golden armor as he sprinted down the
path toward the Daedric ruins of Astarzaintis.
As he reached them he noticed that there were no Daedra to be found, which he
didn't believe for a second. He walked through the collapsed walls and was on
his guard when he felt something latch onto his back. He drew his mace, which
was made out of the finest ebony that ran through Morrowind's veins, and threw
his foe to the ground to find out it was just a scamp. He lifted his weapon and
brought it down on the creatures fallen corpse. He began to leave when he felt
a sense of pain, as he looked down he saw that he had been pierced by
spearpoint. The spear withdrew as he collapsed in a heap of pain and saw a
towering black figure standing above him, the Dremora spoke and said but three
words, "Compliments from Azura." The Daedra lifted his spear to bring
it down but found he struck the ground as the golden warrior rolled out of the
way, He got to his feet fast and blocked a failed attempt on his life with his
shield, the spear glanced of and he saw his chance, he hefted his mace high and
made it one with the Daedra's face. As the Daedra's corpse fell he put his mace
back into his belt and spoke to the mortally wounded demon, "I will not
have your kind polluting these sacred but torn lands." with that he lifted
his foot and brought his boot down on it's face. He turned and walked back to
the path on his way to Ald Raathim.
He thought to himself, "what am i, what happened to me, i know what i am
i'm the last of a dead order, I AM AN ORDINATOR."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:58 PM
Lotus was in a tizzy. He had returned to the castle and was
trying to put the spear in her room. He had as much vested interest in not
losing it as much as she did, but couldn't get in. Her room happened to be
inaccesible for the most part from the outside. He flew back and forth, out of
sight.
Half the town was more likely to shoot him down if the saw him, so he had to
avoid that side of the castle. And Anya hadn't told half of the newer people
she had met about him, so they were likely to attack to. Plus the servants
starteled easily.
Clacking angerily at her thoughtlessness, he hovered along side the guest wing
when he noticed the balcony Shaka and Anya had talked on. He dove in.
Since his frame was smaller than a typical cliff racer by almost half, he was
able to squeeze into the halfways, but the spear he was towing frequently
snagged on the stone and decor. Lotus finally located the door to Anya's room
and cawed nervously, trying to open the door.
--------------
Anya had reached the edge of town and made her way through it, her arms pulled
tight as if to hide herself. "Stay away, I don't want you."
You left me alone and broken.
"No no I didn't! Stop it, why?" Phantoms from her past danced in
front of her. Her massacred family as a child. The sightless eyes of her
mother. The hatred betrayed in the hollow look of her sister. The leers from
the amoral gaurds. The feelings were all to real, and she only her helplessness
in all of them.
All that others in town saw as the discreetly steered clear of her see was a
small girl, with an far-off look in her eyes, wide in fear. Make it stop.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:02 PM
All that others in town saw as the discreetly steered clear of her see was a
small girl, with an far-off look in her eyes, wide in fear. Make it stop.
[/quote]
Shaka heard the scratching in the hallway, and looked out to see Lotus. He had
never seen Lotus and the spear without Anya.
"What is it, boy?" He had a sinking feeling. Shaka saw Lotus try to
attract his attention.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:03 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 04:58 PM)
--------------
Anya had reached the edge of town and made her way through it, her arms pulled
tight as if to hide herself. "Stay away, I don't want you."
You left me alone and broken.
"No no I didn't! Stop it, why?" Phantoms from her past danced in
front of her. Her massacred family as a child. The sightless eyes of her
mother. The hatred betrayed in the hollow look of her sister. The leers from
the amoral gaurds. The feelings were all to real, and she only her helplessness
in all of them.
All that others in town saw as the discreetly steered clear of her see was a
small girl, with an far-off look in her eyes, wide in fear. Make it stop.
Isidor was looking for Anya, for a drinking partner. He emerged from the bar,
and stopped the first person he saw and said "Have you seen a blond Bosmer
lady?". "I saw her, leavin' the forest, 'bout 'alf an 'our ago. She
was headin' outta town." Isidor nodded and walked in the direction of the
end of the city.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 01:37 PM)
The sun gleamed off of his golden armor as he sprinted down the
path toward the Daedric ruins of Astarzaintis.
As he reached them he noticed that there were no Daedra to be found, which he
didn't believe for a second. He walked through the collapsed walls and was on
his guard when he felt something latch onto his back. He drew his mace, which
was made out of the finest ebony that ran through Morrowind's veins, and threw
his foe to the ground to find out it was just a scamp. He lifted his weapon and
brought it down on the creatures fallen corpse. He began to leave when he felt
a sense of pain, as he looked down he saw that he had been pierced by
spearpoint. The spear withdrew as he collapsed in a heap of pain and saw a
towering black figure standing above him, the Dremora spoke and said but three
words, "Compliments from Azura." The Daedra lifted his spear to bring
it down but found he struck the ground as the golden warrior rolled out of the
way, He got to his feet fast and blocked a failed attempt on his life with his
shield, the spear glanced of and he saw his chance, he hefted his mace high and
made it one with the Daedra's face. As the Daedra's corpse fell he put his mace
back into his belt and spoke to the mortally wounded demon, "I will not
have your kind polluting these sacred but torn lands." with that he lifted
his foot and brought his boot down on it's face. He turned and walked back to
the path on his way to Ald Raathim.
He thought to himself, "what am i, what happened to me, i know what i am
i'm the last of a dead order, I AM AN ORDINATOR."
Arynel did not know what inspired him to go out walking, but that was an
impulse he never quite understood, even so, he was apt to obey it. This day, it
led him to a fallen ordinator, who was wounded but not dead.
The Breton came to his knees and placed his hands over the body, a healing blue
light began to glow.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 6 2005, 03:02 PM)
Shaka heard the scratching in the hallway, and looked out to see
Lotus. He had never seen Lotus and the spear without Anya.
"What is it, boy?" He had a sinking feeling. Shaka saw
Lotus try to attract his attention.
A tilt of his head and a small clack later, Lotus new that the Argonian had
trouble understanding him. With a flick of his tail, Lotus tossed the spear at
the feet of Shaka and headed towards the balcony he entered. Once he saw Shaka
emerge outside on the ledge, he did an acrobatic loop towards town, before
disappearing in a small, firey dazzle.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 03:03 PM)
Isidor was looking for Anya, for a drinking partner. He emerged
from the bar, and stopped the first person he saw and said "Have you seen
a blond Bosmer lady?". "I saw her, leavin' the forest, 'bout 'alf an
'our ago. She was headin' outta town." Isidor nodded and walked in the
direction of the end of the city.
Anya wasn't even watching when she ran straight into the big Nord, and hitting
the ground. Shuffling backwards, she closed her eyes, and looked away.
"No, go away, I don't want to hurt you too."
Stop laughing, be quiet...
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:10 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 05:08 PM)
Anya wasn't even watching when she ran straight into the big
Nord, and hitting the ground. Shuffling backwards, she closed her eyes, and
looked away. "No, go away, I don't want to hurt you too."
Stop laughing, be quiet...
Isidior helped the wood elf to her feet, and said "What's going on, Anya?
i was hoping you'd want to have a drink with me."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 11:11 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 6 2005, 02:04 PM)
Arynel did not know what inspired him to go out walking, but
that was an impulse he never quite understood, even so, he was apt to obey
it. This day, it led him to a fallen ordinator, who was wounded but not
dead.
The Breton came to his knees and placed his hands over the body, a healing blue
light began to glow.
All he could see was a flashing blue light, he couldn't speak, he couldn't move
the wound he received was almost dire.
As he felt the pain dissapear he spoke "I thank you kindly sera, but i
must get to Ald Raathim." He offered him a sack of gold and turned to walk
away
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:13 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 03:11 PM)
All he could see was a flashing blue light, he couldn't speak,
he couldn't move the wound he received was almost dire.
As he felt the pain dissapear he spoke "I thank you kindly sera, but i
must get to Ald Raathim." He offered him a sack of gold and turned to walk
away
Arynel stood silently, looking first at the Ordinator walking off towards Ald
Raathim, and then to the sack of gold in his hands.
The Breton shook his head, and sat down on the ground.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 05:08 PM)
A tilt of his head and a small clack later, Lotus new that the
Argonian had trouble understanding him. With a flick of his tail, Lotus tossed
the spear at the feet of Shaka and headed towards the balcony he entered. Once
he saw Shaka emerge outside on the ledge, he did an acrobatic loop towards
town, before disappearing in a small, firey dazzle.
Anya wasn't even watching when she ran straight into the big Nord, and hitting
the ground. Shuffling backwards, she closed her eyes, and looked away.
"No, go away, I don't want to hurt you too."
Stop laughing, be quiet...
Shaka immediately grabbed Anya's spear and vaulted off the balcony, invoking
Slowfall. When he hit the ground, he cast Feet of Notorgo and began a search in
the direction in which Lotus had flown.
The world seemed to slow to a crawl, and Shaka managed to dodge the inhabitants
of Ald Raathim. As he passed the wooden tavern sign of the Drunken Guar, he
could see the familiar profiles of two blondes ahead, a Nord fighter and a
Bosmer.
You should have checked on Anya sooner, he told himself. She had been better
the last few days, able to practice archery with the Royal Guards and, he had
heard, using Lotus for live practice in the woods. But her demons had returned
full force, from the look of things.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 6 2005, 02:13 PM)
Arynel stood silently, looking first at the Ordinator walking
off towards Ald Raathim, and then to the sack of gold in his hands.
The Breton shook his head, and sat down on the ground.
The Ordinator thought again "What am i doing i'm not part of the watch
anymore." he turned around to speak with the Breton sitting on the ground,
"If you're heading my way your company is welcome."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:41 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 03:16 PM)
The Ordinator thought again "What am i doing i'm not part
of the watch anymore." he turned around to speak with the Breton sitting
on the ground, "if you're heading my way your company is welcome."
Arynel considered, but finding that he was content where he was, answered the
Ordinator thusly, “My way is the same as yours, but the times are different. I
will wait here for now.”
The Breton nodded his head, but did not get up.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 6 2005, 02:41 PM)
Arynel considered, but finding that he was content where he was,
answered the Ordinator thusly, “My way is the same as yours, but the times are
different. I will wait here for now.”
The Breton nodded his head, but did not get up.
"As you wish praise Viv.." he almost said something he did not want
to
instead he nodded back and began a sprint toward Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:53 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 03:10 PM)
Isidior helped the wood elf to her feet, and said "What's
going on, Anya? i was hoping you'd want to have a drink with me."
"She won't leave me alone. I'm trying to hurt my friends now." She
covered her ears with her hands, "There's a constant laughing, like
someone enjoys tormenting me."
She pulled her elbows tighter, closed her eyes and shook her head, "No, no
stop it, I was so helpless..."
Taking a few ragged, deep breaths, she tried to calm down, "I need to sit
down, don't leave me Isidor." Her eyes darted back and forth at what only
she could see.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:59 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 05:53 PM)
She won't leave me alone. I'm trying to hurt my friends
now." She covered her ears with her hands, "There's a constant
laughing, like someone enjoys tormenting me.
She pulled her elbows tighter, closed her eyes and shook her head, "No, no
stop it, I was so helpless..."
Taking a few ragged, deep breaths, she tried to calm down, "I need to sit
down, don't leave me Isidor." Her eyes darted back and forth at what only
she could see.
"Anya, I'm here," said Shaka, catching up to the two. By the Nine,
she looked worse off than ever.
Shaka moved to her back and measured her spine with a glance. The assassin
Kethiah had taught him more than pain centers and disabling strikes, she had
shown him the pleasure meridians of various races. "Forgive me, kid,"
he said.
Shaka touched an area to the left base of Anya's spine, sending a pulse of
magicka through the two fingers. Anya's head snapped back, her eyes glazing
with pleasure for a moment. Shaka then touched a different area closer to the
top of the spine, and she sagged unconscious. Shaka caught her.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:01 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 05:53 PM)
She won't leave me alone. I'm trying to hurt my friends
now." She covered her ears with her hands, "There's a constant
laughing, like someone enjoys tormenting me.
She pulled her elbows tighter, closed her eyes and shook her head, "No, no
stop it, I was so helpless..."
Taking a few ragged, deep breaths, she tried to calm down, "I need to sit
down, don't leave me Isidor." Her eyes darted back and forth at what only
she could see.
Isidor saw Shaka preform the spell, and then Anya fall unconcious. "What's
wrong with her?" he asked Shaka.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:08 AM
He could feel them, all of them, their eyeballs burning in the
back of his skull and he heard the whispers to, "What's he doing here, the
scum."
He pondered to himself, "I am scum aren't I, i couldn't even protect
myself from her wrath."
He felt the scar he called his "misfortune" that he received from
Azura herself, he felt it all the time, the seering pain it gave him, that's
why he masked it under his helm, he didn't want to revisit that moment, he
didn't want to think about it anymore.
He entered the tavern and found a drunken guard wanted to pick a fight with
him, "I will have none of your kind around here on my watch!", the
guard reached for his sword but found his hand was halted and twisted behind
his back, the Ordinator threw him to the floor and continued his walk to the
barkeep.
"Who must i speak to for guard duties here?", the barkeep was to
scared to reply, the Ordinator gave up turned and headed for the door.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 06:01 PM)
Isidor saw Shaka preform the spell, and then Anya fall
unconcious. "What's wrong with her?" he asked Shaka.
"We think there's a ghost from her past driving her mad, but we're not
sure which one," said Shaka. "I've asked Slyvos to perform a
summoning, and we're still waiting to hear back."
"She has maybe fifteen more minutes of unconsciousness. I'd better get her
back to the castle and try to find Slyvos."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:12 AM
Anya, I'm glad you could meet me here. It's been a more
than few years since we... departed.
"I know- look, I'm sorry I fought with you. I should have known better, my
time alone showed me that I still don't know much."
"Shush, I know that. But that's not why we're here. I found you're
brother. He's working in an illegal mine in the southern Grazelands. He can
save him. Be careful though, there's more going on than crazed worhippers going
on right now."
"The Azurites, wht have you learned?"
"Not now, Anya. First your brother, then I'll tell you what bits I have
learned."
Anya's reality swam, but she did not wake. What happened?
Anya, thank you for freeing me." Tears crossed her brother's
face, but he couldn't be happier, "I thought you had died, it's been
almost a decade. But you came back, and gave us a new life.
No, not this again.
Blood splattered across her face. She watched her brother's head roll off.
She opened her mouth to scream, but that was heard were the shrieks of the
twilights.
Stop it.
There claws tore the other children and slaves they had freed not long ago,
trying to start a new home, a new life with her and Vondicus. She watched her
Uncle die protecting her and them, though it proved futile.
No...
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 6 2005, 06:12 PM)
We think there's a ghost from her past driving her mad,
but we're not sure which one," said Shaka. "I've asked Slyvos
to perform a summoning, and we're still waiting to hear back.
"She has maybe fifteen more minutes of unconsciousness. I'd better
get her back to the castle and try to find Slyvos."
"Ok. Do you need help?".
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:14 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 06:08 PM)
He could feel them, all of them, their eyeballs burning in the
back of his skull and he heard the whispers to, "What's he doing here, the
scum."
He pondered to himself, "I am scum aren't I, i couldn't even protect
myself from her wrath."
He felt the scar he called his "misfortune" that he received from
Azura herself, he felt it all the time, the seering pain it gave him, that's
why he masked it under his helm, he didn't want to revisit that moment, he
didn't want to think about it anymore.
He entered the tavern and found a drunken guard wanted to pick a fight with
him, "I will have none of your kind around here on my watch!", the
guard reached for his sword but found his hand was halted and twisted behind
his back, the Ordinator threw him to the floor and continued his walk to the
barkeep.
"Who must i speak to for guard duties here?", the barkeep was to
scared to reply, the Ordinator gave up turned and headed for the door.
"I believe that would be me," says a calm Dunmer voice.
Dram, clad in ornate boldmold armor, ebony broadsword at his side, regards the
mer in Ordinator armor thoughtfully, his eyebrow cocked curiously. Classically
handsome features look over the newcomer, assesing him.
"It's considered unorthodox to ask for a guard position by pushing another
guard around," he says, walking up to the newcomer.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 06:13 PM)
"Ok. Do you need help?".
Shaka clapped him on the shoulder. "I'm going to run for it, friend. You
can follow to the castle if you want, but thanks."
He cast the Feet of Notorgo again and sprinted for the castle with the woodelf
in his arms, her spear lashed to his back next to Bitter Mercy.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 6 2005, 06:16 PM)
Shaka clapped him on the shoulder. "I'm going to run
for it, friend. You can follow to the castle if you want, but thanks."
He cast the Feet of Notorgo again and sprinted for the castle with the woodelf
in his arms, her spear lashed to his back next to Bitter Mercy.
"Very well." But, before he could get a reply from the Argonian, he
was gone. Isidor frowned slightly, and began to walk towards town.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 12:14 AM)
"I believe that would be me," says a calm Dunmer
voice.
Dram, clad in ornate boldmold armor, ebony broadsword at his side, regards the
mer in Ordinator armor thoughtfully, his eyebrow cocked curiously.
Classically handsome features look over the newcomer, assesing him.
"It's considered unorthodox to ask for a guard position by pushing another
guard around," he says, walking up to the newcomer.
A brown headed Breton clad in a dark robe emerged from the shadows in the back
of the tavern.
"And it is not wise to try to start a fight in a place of merriment and
laughter.", the Breton added. "I wonder... what brings one of your
kind here to Ald Raathim. I have not seen an Ordinator for months - after the
Blue Dawn."
The Breton turned his head and nodded towards Dram in greeting.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 03:14 PM)
"I believe that would be me," says a calm Dunmer voice.
Dram, clad in ornate boldmold armor, ebony broadsword at his side, regards the
mer in Ordinator armor thoughtfully, his eyebrow cocked curiously.
Classically handsome features look over the newcomer, assesing him.
"It's considered unorthodox to ask for a guard position by pushing another
guard around," he says, walking up to the newcomer.
The Ordinator turned toward the man in bonemold armor and spoke, "It is
also unorthodox for one guard to attack another."
"On this matter i come to pledge my services to the Palace."
The Ordinator was afraid he would ask him to remove his helm and show himself
and not be accepted, the truth was he had nowhere else to go."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 06:20 PM)
The Ordinator turned toward the man in bonemold armor and spoke,
"It is also unorthodox for one guard to attack another."
"On this matter i come to pledge my services to the Palace."
The Ordinator was afraid he would ask him to remove his helm and show himself
and not be accepted, the truth was he had nowhere else to go."
Dram's other eyebrow goes up, and he looks over the Ordinator again.
"Who asks to serve the Lady of Ald Raathim?" he asks, looking at the
Ordinator's helm. "Might we see one another face to face?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 03:24 PM)
Dram's other eyebrow goes up, and he looks over the Ordinator
again.
"Who asks to serve the Lady of Ald Raathim?" he asks, looking at the
Ordinator's helm. "Might we see one another face to face?"
He knew, it the pain it was increasing, he wanted to shout out but he
controlled himself and hid his anguish, "I am Kratos, former captain of
the watch of his lordsh.." he stopped knew he did not wish to say anything
about who he had served and hoped he did not notice what he was going to say.
He replied "Please i have travelled many a night and am weary, i will
receive your answer on the morrow." With that he kindly nodded his head
and walked out the door.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:31 AM
The run to Loranna's wing of the castle seemed slow, though in
truth Shaka was a blur to onlookers. Anya murmured and protested in his arms,
but her eye movements were more sleep than full nightmare.
As he started up the stairs in the tower and had slowed to normal speed, the
guards waved him through, seeing the intensity of Shaka's concern.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:37 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 06:30 PM)
He knew, it the pain it was increasing, he wanted to shout out
but he controlled himself and hid his anguish, "I am Kratos, former
captain of the watch of his lordsh.." he stopped knew he did not wish to
say anything about who he had served and hoped he did not notice what he was
going to say.
He replied "Please i have travelled many a night and am weary, i will
receive your answer on the morrow." With that he kindly nodded his head
and walked out the door.
In the tavern, Dram looks to Nalion. "That, I must admit, was one of the
shorter first interviews I've ever conducted," he notes, turning to his
man that had been manhandled.
"Keep a close but hidden eye on our new friend," he says. "I
want to know what he does from now till he comes to 'hear my answer'"
The guard salutes and heads out; Dram turns to Nalion and asks "How fare
you? I heard you've been working yourself hard again lately."
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 6 2005, 06:31 PM)
The run to Loranna's wing of the castle seemed slow, though in
truth Shaka was a blur to onlookers. Anya murmured and protested in his
arms, but her eye movements were more sleep than full nightmare.
As he started up the stairs in the tower and had slowed to normal speed, the
guards waved him through, seeing the intensity of Shaka's concern.
Loranna is swiftly summoned, and she meets Shaka half-way, her eyes taking in
the scene at a glance.
"Let me see her," she says, her healer's eye checking Anya.
"What happened? Her ghosts again, or something else?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:37 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 12:30 AM)
He knew, it the pain it was increasing, he wanted to shout out
but he controlled himself and hid his anguish, "I am Kratos, former
captain of the watch of his lordsh.." he stopped knew he did not wish to
say anything about who he had served and hoped he did not notice what he was
going to say.
He replied "Please i have travelled many a night and am weary, i will
receive your answer on the morrow." With that he kindly nodded his head
and walked out the door.
"Hmmm,", Nalion muttered and his chin cupped in his palm, then he
spoke aloud. "I would say when someone is unknown to a location and needs
rest, then a tavern like this with rooms to rent would be my choice. Former
Ordinators should know that authorities do not like people to sleep on the
streets."
He looked after the Ordinator.
"Yet still, if not his armour pointed to his former profession, his
behaviour does. No offense to anyone, of course."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 12:37 AM)
In the tavern, Dram looks to Nalion. "That, I must
admit, was one of the shorter first interviews I've ever conducted," he
notes, turning to his man that had been manhandled.
"Keep a close but hidden eye on our new friend," he says.
"I want to know what he does from now till he comes to 'hear my
answer'"
The guard salutes and heads out; Dram turns to Nalion and asks "How fare
you? I heard you've been working yourself hard again lately."
"I agree about the Ordinator, Dram.", the Breton mage answered,
smiling, but shaking his head, too.
"There are events that need to happen and I have to do my part again to
help them turn out well. I know this is not a satisfactory answer, but I fear
this is all I can give you, Dram. It is exhausting, but I will have to manage.
I have good friends and a safe haven to back me up. You are doing your job
well."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 06:37 PM)
Loranna is swiftly summoned, and she meets Shaka half-way, her eyes taking in
the scene at a glance.
"Let me see her," she says, her healer's eye checking Anya.
"What happened? Her ghosts again, or something else?"
Shaka was grateful to see the Lady. "The same ghost or ghosts. Worse than
ever. She's unconscious for now, but I think we should try to summon them today
if possible and put an end to this."
Anya's eye movements were more rapid now, as dream gave way to nightmare.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 6 2005, 06:40 PM)
Shaka was grateful to see the Lady. "The same ghost
or ghosts. Worse than ever. She's unconscious for now, but I think
we should try to summon them today if possible and put an end to this."
Anya's eye movements were more rapid now, as dream gave way to nightmare.
Loranna calls for a servant to find Slyvos, tellinh him "Have Slyvos meet
us in the Mage Guild; tell him it's about Anya's ghosts. He'll know what I
mean."
As the servant goes off, Loranna casts a small spell on Anya. "It's not
much but it'll at least fortify her body," she says, helping Shaka with
the Bosmer. "Come on; let's get her down there."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:47 AM
Kratos walked trough the streets considering the fact that he
would have to show his face sometime but he wanted to stall for time he needed
that job he figured "the gods put me here to fight and protect."
He knew he was being watched and he knew he did not like being watched, he did
his best to avoid alerting the guard to his knowledge and it seemed to be
working, he wandered into the sewers muttering a thanks for his training in
combat and his ability to protect himself.
He decided to sleep there that night.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:52 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 6 2005, 06:37 PM)
Hmmm,", Nalion muttered and his chin cupped in his
palm, then he spoke aloud. "I would say when someone is unknown to a
location and needs rest, then a tavern like this with rooms to rent would be my
choice. Former Ordinators should know that authorities do not like people to
sleep on the streets.
He looked after the Ordinator.
"Yet still, if not his armour pointed to his former profession, his
behaviour does. No offense to anyone, of course."
"I agree about the Ordinator, Dram.", the Breton mage answered,
smiling, but shaking his head, too.
"There are events that need to happen and I have to do my part again to
help them turn out well. I know this is not a satisfactory answer, but I fear
this is all I can give you, Dram. It is exhausting, but I will have to manage.
I have good friends and a safe haven to back me up. You are doing your job
well."
Nalion's comment is met with several hearty chuckles, and one Nord mutters
"Damn Dunmer; don't even know when to come into the tavern when they're
dead on their feet!", much to the drunken mirth of his drinking companion.
The innkeep somehow manages to be busy when said remark is made though he is
quietly heard to tell his barmaid "Add a drake to the price of their next
drink; they're too sodden to notice ..."
Dram nods slightly at the compliment. "That is much the answer I
expected," he says. "Three blessings for your endevor, serjo."
He goes over to order a matze, and quietly leaves the innkeep a few drakes,
whispering "Let the Breton have his next drink on me." Whatever
Nalion was working on he looked like he could use a break.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:55 AM
As the servant arrived, Slyvos turned, a random rat sitting a
chair with a crown on it's head. He got a concerned look on his face as he was
told what happened, and made his way out of the castle to the mage's guild.
Meanwhile, in the mind of that rat:
all hail the mouse king!
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:01 AM
Tris Gaerington's journal, 6th Last Seed:
Ran back to talk to the General. I didn't know when I agreed to this what I was
getting into. But there's no one else to do it now is there?
I'm not sure I like myself very much. I'm tense, angry at everything; I have
nightmares every time I sleep. With Ciel not here I catch myself speaking in
his voice. Like with the new people, wanting to leave prisoners to die. I did
that for him, really; I'm not that good a person myself. But I couldn't stop
picturing Ciel, one of the first times I ever saw him, trembling with anger,
looking at blood on snow. He wanted to kill Loranna for that, and he would have
been right, wouldn't he? Would have been justified. Yet it was mercy that he
was prevented from his goal, and now look where we are.
I don't understand where mercy comes from, but we can't shut it out. That door
has to stay open.
So - delivered the slaver and his hired [censored] to the not-so-gentle hands
of Stendarr.
I wasn't nice to them though. The woman wanted clothes, didn't want to walk
back to Dagon Fel in front of all those people naked. And it occurred to me
that I hadn't seen one scrap of clothes on any of the Khajiit slaves. A lot of
people don't know this, but Khajiit don't usually go naked - they cover their
belly fur in particular, thinking it's shameful to walk around like animals.
So. Seemed like a good idea to me to strip Hankarlion, the slaver, too. I drove
the two of them back to Dagon Fel, shackled, at the point of a sword, like the
pigs they are. The Nords there skipping and laughing and pointing like little
children. Maybe, if the Imperial justice at Wolverine Hall doesn't put them to
death, they'll think a little before doing this again.
Or maybe they'll come to get my head, for revenge, to which I say, bring it.
I'd love the chance to finish those two in fair combat. That Blade woman may be
a good swordswoman. But I have a far superior technique - I have good friends.
Reading this over again. When did I get like this? And how do I stop it?
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 12:52 AM)
Nalion's comment is met with several hearty chuckles, and one
Nord mutters "Damn Dunmer; don't even know when to come into the tavern
when they're dead on their feet!", much to the drunken mirth of his
drinking companion. The innkeep somehow manages to be busy when said
remark is made though he is quietly heard to tell his barmaid "Add a drake
to the price of their next drink; they're too sodden to notice ..."
Dram nods slightly at the compliment. "That is much the answer I
expected," he says. "Three blessings for your endevor,
serjo."
He goes over to order a matze, and quietly leaves the innkeep a few drakes,
whispering "Let the Breton have his next drink on me." Whatever
Nalion was working on he looked like he could use a break.
"I see that the formidable reputation of Ordinators is well known in Ald
Raathim.", Nalion muttered under his breath, not being able to fully hide
a broad smile.
"Thank you. May these blessings rest on you as well, Dram.", Nalion
replied as he slowly followed the Dunmer guard captain to the bar and ordered a
refill for his mug of mead.
After the barkeeper refused his coins with a nod towards Dram, Nalion lifted
his glass towards him and took a seat on a table near the bar.
"Join me, Dram, if you wish."
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 6 2005, 06:55 PM)
As the servant arrived, Slyvos turned, a random rat sitting a
chair with a crown on it's head. He got a concerned look on his face as he was
told what happened, and made his way out of the castle to the mage's guild.
Meanwhile, in the mind of that rat:
all hail the mouse king!
Shaka and Loranna burst into Mage's Guild. The young acolyte at the front desk
hurriedly found an empty summoning chamber for them. They waited for Slyvos'
arrival.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:06 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 6 2005, 07:03 PM)
Shaka and Loranna burst into Mage's Guild. The young
acolyte at the front desk hurriedly found an empty summoning chamber for
them. They waited for Slyvos' arrival.
Isidor is all ready in the summoning room, waiting for the arrival of Sylvos,
Shaka, Loranna and Anya.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:06 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 6 2005, 06:02 PM)
"I see that the formidable reputation of Ordinators is well
known in Ald Raathim.", Nalion muttered under his breath, not being able
to fully hide a broad smile.
"Thank you. May these blessings rest on you as well, Dram.", Nalion
replied as he slowly followed the Dunmer guard captain to the bar and ordered a
refill for his mug of mead.
After the barkeeper refused his coins with a nod towards Dram, Nalion lifted
his glass towards him and took a seat on a table near the bar.
"Join me, Dram, if you wish."
Tris entered the tavern, glanced around, and saw Nalion.
"Did I just see an Ordinator?" he said.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:09 AM
Slyvos came into the building, asking where the summoning room
was that Loranna and Shaka were in. As he walked in, he kept a straight face,
hiding the worry he felt.
'okay, let's see...'
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:09 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 07:06 PM)
Tris entered the tavern, glanced around, and saw Nalion.
"Did I just see an Ordinator?" he said.
Dram looks at Nalion, and says "I am off duty for a bit longer ..."
He sits himself down, mug of matze in hand.
He nods lightly to Tris, muttering "So it seems."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:09 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 01:06 AM)
Tris entered the tavern, glanced around, and saw Nalion.
"Did I just see an Ordinator?" he said.
"Indoril armour? Golden St. Olms mask? Non-withstandable charme? Must have
been one, Tris.", Nalion answered wryly, motioning towards a seat on his
table. "Please, join us if you've got time. I usually go there to enjoy
some more flavoured food than what is usually served in the castle."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:12 AM
Anya blinked her eyes a few times, making out several figures
and realizing she was inside now. "Wha- what's going on?"
She closed her eyes tight but the carnage and the twisted eyes still danced in
front of her. Leave me alone.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:12 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 6 2005, 07:09 PM)
Slyvos came into the building, asking where the summoning room
was that Loranna and Shaka were in. As he walked in, he kept a straight face,
hiding the worry he felt.
'okay, let's see...'
Loranna smiles briefly at Slyvos, able to catch the subtle signs of concern on
her lover's face.
He's really trying to be more open to people ... she thinks with a surge
of emotion that makes her lips curl into a smile.
"She's out for now; I've done what I can to help her physically,"
Loranna says. "Shaka tells me the ghosts are getting worse; she may be
trapped in a dream right now."
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 07:12 PM)
Anya blinked her eyes a few times, making out several figures
and realizing she was inside now. "Wha- what's going on?"
She closed her eyes tight but the carnage and the twisted eyes still danced in
front of her. Leave me alone.
" ... or not," Loranna says, giving Anya a quick reassuring smile.
Worry still tinged her eyes though.
She looks to Isidor, then Shaka. "Here we go again," she mutters
quietly. "Be ready, whatever comes."
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 07:12 PM)
She's out for now; I've done what I can to help her
physically," Loranna says. "Shaka tells me the ghosts are
getting worse; she may be trapped in a dream right now.
She looks to Isidor, then Shaka. "Here we go again," she mutters
quietly. "Be ready, whatever comes."
Shaka said quickly to Slyvos, "Whatever happens, thank you for your time
on this. I know the daedric summoning took a lot out of you."
He smoothed back Anya's hair for a moment, then rested a hand on her forehead.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:15 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 6 2005, 06:09 PM)
Indoril armour? Gold St. Olms mask? Non-withstandable
charme? Must have been one, Tris.", Nalion answered wryly, motioning
towards a seat on his table. "Please, join us if you've got time. I
usually go there to enjoy some more flavoured food than what is usually served
in the castle.
Tris regarded his plate with an odd look. He honestly couldn't remember the
last time he had eaten - wasn't it breakfast, two days ago - yet he wasn't in
the least bit hungry. Side effects of too much traveling. His body and he were
barely on speaking terms.
He sipped the foul-tasting Dunmer alcohol.
"He's a real Ordinator, not just some fool with a trophy helmet?"
Tris said. "I was making a joke."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 07:12 PM)
She looks to Isidor, then Shaka. "Here we go
again," she mutters quietly. "Be ready, whatever comes."
"Very well, Loranna." he grips his axe, a little tighter.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 07:15 PM)
Tris regarded his plate with an odd look. He honestly couldn't remember
the last time he had eaten - wasn't it breakfast, two days ago - yet he wasn't
in the least bit hungry. Side effects of too much traveling. His body and he
were barely on speaking terms.
He sipped the foul-tasting Dunmer alcohol.
"He's a real Ordinator, not just some fool with a trophy
helmet?" Tris said. "I was making a joke."
"I do not know," Dram admits. "He introduced himself by walking
in, getting into a tussle with one of my men, claiming he wished to pledge
service to the Lady, then running out to await my answer," he recounts.
"It occurs to me that, true Ordinator or no, this man may well be
suffering a head wound and needs a healer," Dram continues. "He may
simply be delirious, unaware of what he does. Or, he may well be all the worst
qualities of the Ordinators rolled up in one seething package; it's still a bit
too early to tell."
He sips his matze, grateful for a good Dunmer drink.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:21 AM
Slyvos sighed, looking around a bit, before looking at Anya.
'okay, I need you to help me make this work. Just stand on the other side of
the room, and I'll handle calling the spirit forth.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:23 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 01:15 AM)
Tris regarded his plate with an odd look. He honestly couldn't
remember the last time he had eaten - wasn't it breakfast, two days ago - yet
he wasn't in the least bit hungry. Side effects of too much traveling. His body
and he were barely on speaking terms.
He sipped the foul-tasting Dunmer alcohol.
"He's a real Ordinator, not just some fool with a trophy
helmet?" Tris said. "I was making a joke."
Nalion watched his friend closely and a troubled look appeared on the mage's
face. He knew that many of his companions would have draining and exhausting tasks
like him, he guessed Arynel was working hard, too. Looking at Tris, though, he
was truly concerned. Nalion began to fear for his friend and that showed on his
face.
The mage was doubtful though whether he could help him in any way.
"I don't know if he was a real one. The attitude fits, though.",
Nalion answered. "He did not say much."
The mage looked at his fellow Breton curiously, then chose to ask. "I
heard you were up in Dagon Fel on a rescue mission? How did you all fare?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 6 2005, 07:21 PM)
Slyvos sighed, looking around a bit, before looking at Anya.
'okay, I need you to help me make this work. Just stand on the other side of
the room, and I'll handle calling the spirit forth.
Loranna moves as Slyvos directs, flexing her fingers.
"Nine be with us," she says, weaving a small protective spell over
Shaka, Isidor, and herself.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:41 AM
Slyvos rubbed his hands together a bit, and began to chant
monotonously, closing his eyes to concentrate better upon reaching out.
'The spirits that haunt this woman, come forth, and answer for thy deeds...'
He shuddered suddenly, feeling a cold chill go up his spine as he continued
chanting.
At last, it was beginning to work...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 6 2005, 06:23 PM)
Nalion watched his friend closely and a troubled look appeared
on the mage's face. He knew that many of his companions would have draining and
exhausting tasks like him, he guessed Arynel was working hard, too. Looking at
Tris, though, he was truly concerned. Nalion began to fear for his friend and that
showed on his face.
The mage was doubtful though whether he could help him in any way.
"I don't know if he was a real one. The attitude fits, though.",
Nalion answered. "He did not say much."
The mage looked at his fellow Breton curiously, then chose to ask. "I
heard you were up in Dagon Fel on a rescue mission? How did you all fare?"
"I didn't know there were any Ordinators left alive," Tris said.
"Most of them followed the Temple and became Azurites when the Temple
followed Azura. And the Ordinators never, how to put this, encouraged
individualism."
Tris shook his head. "I'm not sure I even want to talk about Dagon Fel. We
got the girl back, that's good, and Goranthir fights like... his grandmother's
son... and that's good. But I can't say we cut a very heroic picture."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:47 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 6 2005, 07:41 PM)
Slyvos rubbed his hands together a bit, and began to chant
monotonously, closing his eyes to concentrate better upon reaching out.
'The spirits that haunt this woman, come forth, and answer for thy deeds...'
He shuddered suddenly, feeling a cold chill go up his spine as he continued
chanting.
At last, it was beginning to work...
As Slyvos spoke, the spectre of a young Bosmer woman appeared in the summoning
room. Even though she was transparent, scars shone all over her body. One
particulaly long one shone from her shoulder to her neck.
Her eyes bore a deep sadness, visible upon first seeing her. She was a
beautiful woman, and had blond hair, like Anya.
"Why do you summon me? To torment me more?". She spoke in a sad,
shallow tone.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 01:41 AM)
I didn't know there were any Ordinators left
alive," Tris said. "Most of them followed the Temple and became
Azurites when the Temple followed Azura. And the Ordinators never, how to put
this, encouraged individualism.
Tris shook his head. "I'm not sure I even want to talk about Dagon Fel. We
got the girl back, that's good, and Goranthir fights like... his grandmother's
son... and that's good. But I can't say we cut a very heroic picture."
A servant girl brought Nalion slices of mudcrab in a strange but tasty sauce
and some bread.
"I didn't know either, Tris.", Nalion answered. "Strong minds
and hearts can break out at times, even if it is subdued by doctrine. If he
truly was an Ordinator, we might find him to be a strong fellow. I wonder what
he has gone through."
Nalion shuddered as he remembered his own escape from Vivec that day when Azura
tried to take control.
"I can't make you tell what happened, but sometimes, burdens can be lifted
by just the open ear of a friend.", the mage told Tris, taking a bite from
the crab meat.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:51 AM
At the sound of that long gone voice, Anya's eye's snapped open.
They widened in fear and terror. "You! Why- why are you here? It's not
enough to just torment me? What's happening?"
Anya fell to the ground and backed up into the wall, fear washed over her body
as she tucked her legs up to her chest as she tried to will herself away.
"What do you want..." she whispered, afraid to look.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 6 2005, 06:48 PM)
A servant girl brought Nalion slices of mudcrab in a strange but
tasty sauce and some bread.
"I didn't know either, Tris.", Nalion answered. "Strong minds
and hearts can break out at times, even if it is subdued by doctrine. If he
truly was an Ordinator, we might find him to be a strong fellow. I wonder what
he has gone through."
Nalion shuddered as he remembered his own escape from Vivec that day when Azura
tried to take control.
"I can't make you tell what happened, but sometimes, burdens can be lifted
by just the open ear of a friend.", the mage told Tris, taking a bite from
the crab meat.
Tris smiled and cut his eyes sideways at Nalion, then took a bite of his meat.
"You're worried about me. That's sweet. I'm not that bothered by Dagon
Fel. It's just a long trip from where we are to... where the General is. She
was pleased to find out you agreed to her task, Nalion. She trusts you."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:53 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 6 2005, 07:48 PM)
A servant girl brought Nalion slices of mudcrab in a strange but
tasty sauce and some bread.
"I didn't know either, Tris.", Nalion answered. "Strong minds
and hearts can break out at times, even if it is subdued by doctrine. If he
truly was an Ordinator, we might find him to be a strong fellow. I wonder what
he has gone through."
Nalion shuddered as he remembered his own escape from Vivec that day when Azura
tried to take control.
"I can't make you tell what happened, but sometimes, burdens can be lifted
by just the open ear of a friend.", the mage told Tris, taking a bite from
the crab meat.
"There was one who came here back during the Dawn if I recall, part of the
refugees," Dram says, looking to Tris. "I think he is still around,
though he's long since hung up his armor and taken up fishing, I'm told."
Dram pauses, looking into his matze. "I think it might be prudent to go
find him, if only to avoid any extra scuffles," he says. " ... Though
I admit that I am not the most skilled at talking sympathetically; that talent
is more for others I fear."
He raises his eyebrows slightly at Tris and Nalion as he finishes his matze.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:57 AM
Kratos decided to go back to the Tavern and reveal himself, he
couldn't take it anymore, he had to it haunted his concience, "I have to
stop hiding from myself!" "I am an outstanding warrior andthey will
know that!"
He reached for the handle and twisted, as soon as he entered the laughing and
fun suddenly ground to a halt, all eyes were on him, he walked to a dark corner
and sat down removing his helm in the dark, all that could be seen was one red
gleaming eye he gestured to Nalion and Dram to join him.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:58 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 07:51 PM)
At the sound of that long gone voice, Anya's eye's snapped open.
They widened in fear and terror. "You! Why- why are you here? It's not
enough to just torment me? What's happening?"
Anya fell to the ground and backed up into the wall, fear washed over her body
as she tucked her legs up to her chest as she tried to will herself away.
"What do you want..." she whispered, afraid to look.
Allania looked at Anya and a grimace came across her face "You. You did
this. It wasn't enough to torment me during my life, you must torment me in
death?" Allania flew at Anya, passing through her.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 07:58 PM)
Allania looked at Anya and a grimace came across her face
"You. You did this. It wasn't enough to torment me during my life, you
must torment me in death?" Allania flew at Anya, passing through her.
"Tormented spirit, be at peace," Loranna says, lowering her hands to
hide the fact that she was wringing her fingers. "We call you here today
to help you find rest, not to add to your troubles."
She nods to Anya. "Your sibling has suffered much; she has lost all she
holds dear. She can't understand why you call her your tormentor and the words
sear her heart. She would give you rest if she could."
"Tell us, dear; why say you Anya has done this to you?" Loranna says.
"Let us all hear one another's account from our own lips, let old
misunderstandings be corrected, hearts mended."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 01:52 AM)
Tris smiled and cut his eyes sideways at Nalion, then took a
bite of his meat.
"You're worried about me. That's sweet. I'm not that bothered by Dagon
Fel. It's just a long trip from where we are to... where the General is. She
was pleased to find out you agreed to her task, Nalion. She trusts you."
Nalion nodded gravely.
"I still remember when I first met her in Snowhawk. Where the guards
killed their own children." The mage shuddered in near terror. "She
was there to comfort me. I was on the brink of breaking apart. And then there
was Hogithum. I trust her very much."
Nalion spoke in short sentences, then paused for a long time, obviously
remembering what happened in the past.
As the Ordinator returned, Nalion watched him with a raised eyebrow and a
little surprise.
"Dram? Tris? Shall we go talk to him?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:04 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 07:57 PM)
Kratos decided to go back to the Tavern and reveal himself, he
couldn't take it anymore, he had to it haunted his concience, "I have to
stop hiding from myself!" "I am an outstanding warrior andthey will
know that!"
He reached for the handle and twisted, as soon as he entered the laughing and
fun suddenly ground to a halt, all eyes were on him, he walked to a dark corner
and sat down removing his helm in the dark, all that could be seen was one red
gleaming eye he gestured to Nalion and Dram to join him.
" ... That," Dram comments, "was a very short search."
He gets up and walks over to Kratos, ignoring the quiet stares of the other
tavern customers.
"Hello again," he says, looking at Kratos.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 08:01 PM)
Tell us, dear; why say you Anya has done this to
you?" Loranna says. "Let us all hear one another's account from
our own lips, let old misunderstandings be corrected, hearts mended.
Shaka remained tight-lipped but was confused. The spirit was acting nearly as
tormented as Anya. They couldn't have raised the wrong spectre ... Could they?
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 05:04 PM)
... That," Dram comments, "was a very short
search.
He gets up and walks over to Kratos, ignoring the quiet stares of the other
tavern customers.
"Hello again," he says, looking at Kratos.
"Please have a seat, i wish to show you something."
His red eye blinked and he waited for everyone to take their seats at his
table.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 07:04 PM)
... That," Dram comments, "was a very short
search.
He gets up and walks over to Kratos, ignoring the quiet stares of the other
tavern customers.
"Hello again," he says, looking at Kratos.
Tris followed the others, taking a seat at the newcomer's table and looking at
the golden helm with interest. It had been a while since he had seen one. Life
had changed a lot, in such a short time.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 02:06 AM)
Please have a seat, i wish to show you something.
His red eye blinked and he waited for everyone to take their seats at his
table.
Nalion grabbed his plate and mug and also took a seat across the man clad in
Ordinator armour. He looked at him curiously, but nontheless took another bite
from his meal.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 08:01 PM)
Tormented spirit, be at peace," Loranna says,
lowering her hands to hide the fact that she was wringing her fingers.
"We call you here today to help you find rest, not to add to your
troubles.
She nods to Anya. "Your sibling has suffered much; she has lost all
she holds dear. She can't understand why you call her your tormentor and
the words sear her heart. She would give you rest if she could."
"Tell us, dear; why say you Anya has done this to you?" Loranna
says. "Let usall hear one another's account from our own lips, let
old misunderstandings be corrected, hearts mended."
Allania glared at Loranna and said "This....thing, my "sister",
left me to die. TO DIE! How should I forgive her? Would you forgive one who has
wronged you so? I will haunt you until the day you're rotting in the ground.
You are a coward, and a wretch. Why am I upset, you ask? I will tell you. When
our "uncle" tried to free us, from our imprisonment as slaves, a
slaver tried to kill this...thing, and I dove in front of her, to stop the
spear from hitting her. She left me there, bleeding, and dying."
She turns to Loranna again "Who are you to judge me, wretch? Do you know
what I have been through?"
She sees Shaka's confused look and says to Anya "Who is this? Your
lover?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 05:07 PM)
Tris followed the others, taking a seat at the newcomer's table
and looking at the golden helm with interest. It had been a while since he had
seen one. Life had changed a lot, in such a short time.
After everyone took their seats and all eyes were on him he began to lean
forward very slowly until the darkness left his face and he revealed his
horrible scar to the tavern.
It ran from his forhead through his left eye down to his cheek, he was blind in
one eye, everyone in the tavern revealed signs of disgust and shock all except
for the party at his table. He waited for a response.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:14 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 06:11 PM)
Allania glared at Loranna and said "This....thing, my
"sister", left me to die. TO DIE! How should I forgive her? Would you
forgive one who has wronged you so? I will haunt you until the day you're
rotting in the ground. You are a coward, and a wench. Why am I upset, you ask?
I will tell you. When our "uncle" tried to free us, from our
imprisonment as slaves, a slaver tried to kill this...thing, and I dove in
front of her, to stop the spear from hitting her. She left me there, bleeding,
and dying."
She turns to Loranna again "Who are you to judge me, wench? Do you know
what I have been through?"
She sees Shaka's confused look and says to Anya "Who is this? Your
lover?"
Anya shook her head, her hair starting to come loose, "I didn't leave you!
I never wanted too. I- I came back, but you, but... It's not my fault!"
Tears streamed from her face, "Just leave me alone!"
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 08:11 PM)
When our "uncle" tried to free us, from our
imprisonment as slaves, a slaver tried to kill this...thing, and I dove in
front of her, to stop the spear from hitting her. She left me there, bleeding,
and dying."
She turns to Loranna again "Who are you to judge me, wench? Do you know
what I have been through?"
She sees Shaka's confused look and says to Anya "Who is this? Your
lover?"
Shaka said, "One who cares. . . . But Anya would not have left you. She
must have thought you already dead."
Shaka could see the strain on Slyvos' face as he pierced the veil between the
dead and the living. This must not have been as exhausting as the daedric
summons, but even this summons brought the sweat to Slyvos' brow.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:18 AM
Slyvos sat on the floor, his legs crossed indian style, keeping
his eyes shut and blocking out what he could, focusing on maintaining this
all..
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 07:14 PM)
After everyone took their seats and all eyes were on him he
began to lean forward very slowly until the darkness left his face and he
revealed his horrible scar to the tavern.
It ran from his forhead through his left eye down to his cheek, he was blind in
one eye, everyone in the tavern revealed signs of disgust and shock all except
for the party at his table. He waited for a response.
"Winged Twilight did that?" Tris said, looking at it with interest.
"They were everywhere during Blue Dawn, one nearly ripped my arm off. Pity
about your eye."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 08:14 PM)
After everyone took their seats and all eyes were on him he
began to lean forward very slowly until the darkness left his face and he
revealed his horrible scar to the tavern.
It ran from his forhead through his left eye down to his cheek, he was blind in
one eye, everyone in the tavern revealed signs of disgust and shock all except
for the party at his table. He waited for a response.
Dram's expression rarely wavered from a quiet calm; some people thought it a
bit surly, others more just aloof, and a few people had in his youth accused
him of being half asleep. Whatever the reason, the Dunmer guard was considered
by most to be nigh unflappable; that had in fact been one reason why he had
become a guard.
Kratos's scar causes Dram to raise both his eyebrows. His voice changes tone
only slightly, however, when he asks "During the Dawn, I take it?"
He glances over to the innkeep, and says quietly "Drinks for the house; on
me." The innkeep blinks, mutters "Never knew you to be so free with
the booze Dram; must be a new leaf ..." but complies.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 02:14 AM)
After everyone took their seats and all eyes were on him he
began to lean forward very slowly until the darkness left his face and he
revealed his horrible scar to the tavern.
It ran from his forhead through his left eye down to his cheek, he was blind in
one eye, everyone in the tavern revealed signs of disgust and shock all except
for the party at his table. He waited for a response.
Nalion flinched slightly at the sight of the Dunmer's face, remembering his own
encounters with winged twilights. His eyes showed pity, yet he remained silent.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 05:18 PM)
Winged Twilight did that?" Tris said, looking
at it with interest. "They were everywhere during Blue Dawn, one nearly
ripped my arm off. Pity about your eye.
Kratos whipped his head around to meet Tris' gaze, "Yes Azura's winged
twilight did this." He paused and then finnally spoke, "Azura herself
did this to me!"
He angrily bashed the table and sent a chill down everyones spine.
"I am sorry for my out burst but i will have my revenge!" He turned
to look toward Dram.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 08:14 PM)
Anya shook her head, her hair starting to come loose, "I
didn't leave you! I never wanted too. I- I came back, but you, but... It's not
my fault!" Tears streamed from her face, "Just leave me alone!"
"A liar, on top of everything else? You disgust me, you little wretch. You
wanted me to die. You wanted me to lie their, bleeding to death."
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 6 2005, 08:16 PM)
Shaka said, "One who cares. . .
. But Anya would not have left you. She must have thought you
already dead."
Shaka could see the strain on Slyvos' face as he pierced the veil between the
dead and the living. This must not have been as exhausting as the daedric
summons, but even this summons brought the sweat to Slyvos' brow.
"What do you know, marsh scum? Were you there? WERE YOU THERE?!" she
shrieked.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:25 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 6 2005, 08:18 PM)
Slyvos sat on the floor, his legs crossed indian style, keeping
his eyes shut and blocking out what he could, focusing on maintaining this
all..
Loranna had some idea of what Slyvos did during summons; right now, if she
understood correctly, he was concentrating on protective measures. The look on
his face though made her worry a bit; he ususally was not this strained when
summoning ghosts. He must have been strained still from summoning Faydra - or
this ghost was quite strong.
Or, of course, both.
"In the time I've known Anya, I've not known her to abandon one to
die," Lorann says. "Forgive me for sounding judgemental; I wished
only to help, spirit."
Loranna hears Anya's anguished cries and grimaces ...
"She was frightened as were you," Loranna says quietly. "She had
just seen her beloved sister run through - thought she was dead, and even still
came back. She never meant to cause you suffering, dear ..."
Loranna's voice held a questioning note.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 08:25 PM)
In the time I've known Anya, I've not known her to abandon
one to die," Lorann says. "Forgive me for sounding judgemental;
I wished only to help, spirit.
Loranna hears Anya's anguished cries and grimaces ...
"She was frightened as were you," Loranna says quietly.
"She had just seen her beloved sister run through - thought she was dead,
and even still came back. She never meant to cause you suffering, dear
..."
Loranna's voice held a questioning note.
"As I lay there, bleeding, I saw her run, RUN, from her beloved sister. I
will never forgive you for this....this, betrayel."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:30 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 06:27 PM)
As I lay there, bleeding, I saw her run, RUN, from her
beloved sister. I will never forgive you for this....this, betrayel.
"Ahh!" Anya covered her eyes over the shrieks, "I watched you...
though, you're eyes grew cold. You weren't my sister for so long, so quiet, but
you saved... me... You're not my sister now though, either! "
Through her ragged breaths, she managed to sob out, "I loved- you.
Though."
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:34 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 08:30 PM)
Ahh!" Anya covered her eyes over the shrieks, "I
watched you... though, you're eyes grew cold. You weren't my sister for so
long, so quiet, but you saved... me... You're not my sister now though, either!
Through her ragged breaths, she managed to sob out, "I loved- you.
Though."
Knowing the ring of truth in her voice, Shaka found he had a tear in his eye.
That's all that's left in the end, he thought.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 07:22 PM)
Kratos whipped his head around to meet Tris' gaze, "No, no
winged twilight did this." He paused and then finnally spoke, "Azura
herself did this to me!"
He angrily bashed the table and sent a chill down everyones spine.
"I am sorry for my out burst but i will have my revenge!" He turned
to look toward Dram.
Tris stood up.
"I don't believe you," he said. "I know Loranna, and she never
put anyone's eye out when Azura possessed her. It was only at the very end that
Azura took full control, and then that happened, I saw the whole thing."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 08:30 PM)
Ahh!" Anya covered her eyes over the shrieks, "I
watched you... though, you're eyes grew cold. You weren't my sister for so
long, so quiet, but you saved... me... You're not my sister now though, either!
Through her ragged breaths, she managed to sob out, "I loved- you.
Though."
"LIAR!!!!!!!" she yelled. "LIAR! You NEVER LOVED
ME!!!!!!!!" she seemed to stop for a moment, but then Anya started to
scream again. Allania grinned. "Seeing me get run through again?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 08:27 PM)
As I lay there, bleeding, I saw her run, RUN, from her
beloved sister. I will never forgive you for this....this, betrayel.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 08:30 PM)
Ahh!" Anya covered her eyes over the shrieks, "I
watched you... though, you're eyes grew cold. You weren't my sister for so
long, so quiet, but you saved... me... You're not my sister now though, either!
Through her ragged breaths, she managed to sob out, "I loved- you.
Though."
"She didn't betray you," Loranna says.
"You threw yourself in harm's way to save her; would you have wanted your
sacrifice to be in vain?" Loranna asks. "If she had stayed, tried to
drag you off ... would she not have risked getting killed, leaving you to have
died for nothing? Would not that be an even worse betrayal, dear?"
Loranna's eyes were growing moist, the light in the summonings room reflecting
off her tearstreaks.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 02:22 AM)
Kratos whipped his head around to meet Tris' gaze, "No, no
winged twilight did this." He paused and then finnally spoke, "Azura
herself did this to me!"
He angrily bashed the table and sent a chill down everyones spine.
"I am sorry for my out burst but i will have my revenge!" He turned
to look toward Dram.
"Are you sure this was Azura?", Nalion asks with a raised eyebrow.
"I do not know details of the internal orders of the Azurites, but I
severely doubt Azura could manifest herself in that way. And the only known
vessels were Loranna and then Nibani Maesa at Hogithum. Could it have been a
high-ranking priestess perhaps?"
Nalion took a sip from his mug of mead.
"Nontheless, I think Azura is beyond your grasp of revenge right now.
There were trials to judge a god before."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 06:39 PM)
LIAR!!!!!!!" she yelled. "LIAR! You NEVER LOVED
ME!!!!!!!!" she seemed to stop for a moment, but then Anya started to
scream again. Allania grinned. "Seeing me get run through again?
Anya's eyes widened and stared past everyone in the room.
"Anya!" The scimitar rose high and came down in a blur. She closed
her eyes, hoping for death, but it never came.
What came caused her to freeze up in pain, unable to cry or scream. In front of
her was her sister, her true sister and not some crazed person, in front of
her. The scimitar driven deep into her shoulder, cutting deeply into her chest
now.
"No, no, I didn't want this!"
She watched as her sister sagged to the floor, care in her eyes for once,
after so many years on cold emptiness towards Anya.
"No! What happened to you? Make it go away..." her shoulders heaved
as she sobbed at the nightmare.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:46 AM
"So my would be captain would you like me to prove my worth
to the guard?" He sank back into the darkness and put his helm back on.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 08:46 PM)
"So my would be captain would you like me to prove my worth
to the guard?" He sank back into the darkness and put his helm back on.
Dram listens quietly to Tris and Nalion, letting tongues more gifted than his
speak. Finally, he answers Kratos.
"I would ask first why is it you seek to be a guard, and why here in Ald
Raathim," he says.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 08:45 PM)
Anya's eyes widened and stared past everyone in the room.
"No! What happened to you? Make it go away..." her shoulders heaved
as she sobbed at the nightmare.
Shaka clenched his hands in frustration. He couldn't attack Anya's sister, and
he couldn't comfort Anya.
I don't know how Loranna does it, staying on an even keel this day, he thought.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 08:41 PM)
"She didn't betray you," Loranna says.
"You threw yourself in harm's way to save her; would you have wanted your
sacrifice to be in vain?" Loranna asks. "If she had stayed,
tried to drag you off ... would she not have risked getting killed, leaving you
to have died for nothing? Would not that be an even worse betrayal,
dear?"
Loranna's eyes were growing moist, the light in the summonings room reflecting
off her tearstreaks.
"If she had loved me, or even cared about me, she would've picked up a
weapon, done SOMETHING, and tried to save me. But no, she let me lie there,
while she fled." She went right up to Loranna's face and said "Do you
know what happened to me after she left? The mansion burnt. My body was burned
to ashes. I wasn't even dead yet. Because of the nature of the wound, I didn't
get the justice to die instantly. I had to suffer. Then get burnt to
death."
She looked at Anya and said "How about this one?" Images of Allania's
burning body seared through Anya's mind.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 08:52 PM)
If she had loved me, or even cared about me, she would've
picked up a weapon, done SOMETHING, and tried to save me. But no, she let me
lie there, while she fled." She went right up to Loranna's face and said
"Do you know what happened to me after she left? The mansion burnt. My
body was burned to ashes. I wasn't even dead yet. Because of the nature of the
wound, I didn't get the justice to die instantly. I had to suffer. Then get
burnt to death.
She looked at Anya and said "How about this one?" Images of Allania's
burning body seared through Anya's mind.
Loranna's eyes narrow, tears begining to trace silvery paths down her face; for
a second her face seems almost to be thrown into shadow, as if by flames.
Enough, she says, raising her
hands. You died an ugly death, one no one should have
to suffer, but its taint has stuck to you, and now you see naught but ugliness
where there was only a frightened girl, who loved her sister very much and saw
her sacrifice herself for her.
Besmirched eyes should be wiped clean that they may see
clearly, she says, wincing slightly but continuing. If you cannot wipe the grime away then I shall help you.
Loranna wipes her eyes, then reaches forward to touch at the spirit's, her hand
wet with tears. Look now at your sister, without the burden
of your death on your spirit.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 07:48 PM)
Dram listens quietly to Tris and Nalion, letting tongues more
gifted than his speak. Finally, he answers Kratos.
"I would ask first why is it you seek to be a guard, and why here in Ald
Raathim," he says.
"Wait a moment," Tris said. "You want revenge on Loranna, and
you want to be one of her guards?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 05:48 PM)
Dram listens quietly to Tris and Nalion, letting tongues more
gifted than his speak. Finally, he answers Kratos.
"I would ask first why is it you seek to be a guard, and why here in Ald
Raathim," he says.
"If you really must know I will tell you."He paused to get
comfortable and then spoke, "When my Ordinator brethren cowardly joined
with Azura, I refused in hopes that some of my order would side with me and
drive her minions away."
He stopped and looked around the room and started again, "This was not the
case however, Her minions and my brethren both sided against me and brutally
abused me and stripped me of my honor and dignity."
"As two of my Ordinators held me from attacking on the high steps of
Vivec's Palace, one of the Twilights approached me and spoke to me in my
head," "You have refused her offer and now must suffer the wrath of
her divine grace." "With that it very painfully gashed my face and I
was tossed from the steps of the Palace."
"I was suprised they didn't kill me, i don't care if i have to forfeit my
life to get my revenge, i will get my revenge on her and all associated with
her!"
After calming down abit he turned back toward Dram and spoke, "Now
concerning the reason i have come here seeking Guard duties," " I
have come from a broken district there is no order there, people that survived
are bound to a life of crime and thievery."
"The towns remaining in Vvardenfell are either in turmoil or too ignorant
to except a broken Ordinator." "This is why i have come here, there
is no where else for me."
He finnally stopped and waited for a response.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 09:01 PM)
Loranna's eyes narrow, tears begining to trace silvery paths
down her face; for a second her face seems almost to be thrown into shadow, as
if by flames.
Enough, she says, raising her
hands. You died an ugly death, one no one should have
to suffer, but its taint has stuck to you, and now you see naught but ugliness
where there was only a frightened girl, who loved her sister very much and saw
her sacrifice herself for her.
Besmirched eyes should be wiped clean that they may see
clearly, she says, wincing slightly but
continuing. If you cannot wipe the grime away then I
shall help you.
Loranna wipes her eyes, then reaches forward to touch at the spirit's, her hand
wet with tears. Look now at your sister,
without the burden of your death on your spirit.
Allania calmed down, and turned to Anya, some anger still evident in her face.
Loranna's face is turning red, Allania's anger not meant to be in a human.
Allania grinned.
"So, Anya, beloved sister, why should I forgive you?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 09:08 PM)
"If you really must know I will tell you."He paused to
get comfortable and then spoke, "When my Ordinator brethren cowardly
joined with Azura, I refused in hopes that some of my order would side with me
and drive her minions away."
He stopped and looked around the room and started again, "This was not the
case however, Her minions and my brethren both sided against me and brutally
abused me and stripped me of my honor and dignity."
"As two of my Ordinators held me from attacking on the high steps of
Vivec's Palace, one of the Twilights approached me and spoke to me in my
head," "You have refused her offer and now must suffer the wrath of
her divine grace." "With that it very painfully gashed my face and I
was tossed from the steps of the Palace."
"I was suprised they didn't kill me, i don't care if i have to forfeit my
life to get my revenge, i will get my revenge on her and all associated with
her!"
After calming down abit he turned back toward Dram and spoke, "Now
concerning the reason i have come here seeking Guard duties," " I
have come from a broken district there is no order there, people that survived
are bound to a life of crime and thievery."
"The towns remaining in Vvardenfell are either in turmoil or too ignorant
to except a broken Ordinator." "This is why i have come here, there
is no where else for me."
He finnally stopped and waited for a response.
"I see," Dram says, turning to the others.
"I normally would make this decision myself," he says, "but
since you two are present ... what do you have to say on this?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 09:16 PM)
Allania calmed down, and turned to Anya, some anger still
evident in her face. Loranna's face is turning red, Allania's anger not meant
to be in a human. Allania grinned.
"So, Anya, beloved sister, why should I forgive you?"
"Allania," said Shaka quietly. "Because she would have done the
same for you. . . . Let it go."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 08:08 PM)
"If you really must know I will tell you."He paused to
get comfortable and then spoke, "When my Ordinator brethren cowardly
joined with Azura, I refused in hopes that some of my order would side with me
and drive her minions away."
He stopped and looked around the room and started again, "This was not the
case however, Her minions and my brethren both sided against me and brutally
abused me and stripped me of my honor and dignity."
"As two of my Ordinators held me from attacking on the high steps of
Vivec's Palace, one of the Twilights approached me and spoke to me in my
head," "You have refused her offer and now must suffer the wrath of
her divine grace." "With that it very painfully gashed my face and I
was tossed from the steps of the Palace."
"I was suprised they didn't kill me, i don't care if i have to forfeit my
life to get my revenge, i will get my revenge on her and all associated with
her!"
After calming down abit he turned back toward Dram and spoke, "Now
concerning the reason i have come here seeking Guard duties," " I
have come from a broken district there is no order there, people that survived
are bound to a life of crime and thievery."
"The towns remaining in Vvardenfell are either in turmoil or too ignorant
to except a broken Ordinator." "This is why i have come here, there
is no where else for me."
He finnally stopped and waited for a response.
"You have had your revenge, my friend," Tris said. "Loranna
fought against Azura and was slain and restored to life; Azura was named and
cast out by the Moon Reiver blade. She will have little power in this realm for
a long time to come. The woman Loranna who is lady of Ald Raathim now is not
Azura."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 6 2005, 09:20 PM)
Allania," said Shaka quietly. "Because she
would have done the same for you. . . . Let it
go.
"You stay out of this, you filthy lizard. I want to discuss this with my
sister."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 03:20 AM)
"I see," Dram says, turning to the others.
"I normally would make this decision myself," he says, "but
since you two are present ... what do you have to say on this?"
"I would actually like to hear the answer to Tris' previous question
first.", Nalion answered. "And to see what he thinks about Loranna. A
guard should not bear grudge to the one he is pledged to."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 06:21 PM)
You have had your revenge, my friend," Tris
said. "Loranna fought against Azura and was slain and restored to
life; Azura was named and cast out by the Moon Reiver blade. She will
have little power in this realm for a long time to come. The woman Loranna who
is lady of Ald Raathim now is not Azura.
"I have not had revenge until she is dealt with by my hand and mine
alone!"
"She may have been banished but she will return and i will claim my right
of revenge!"
"I have no conflict with Her Majesty if i did i would not be here offering
my services."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 09:16 PM)
Allania calmed down, and turned to Anya, some anger still
evident in her face. Loranna's face is turning red, Allania's anger not meant
to be in a human. Allania grinned.
"So, Anya, beloved sister, why should I forgive you?"
Loranna sinks to her knees, clutching her shoulder and face controted into a
silent scream; she shakes, trying to control herself - but all she can think of
is how much she wants someone else to burn, burn for what's happening to her
right now ...
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 07:21 PM)
You stay out of this, you filthy lizard. I want to discuss
this with my sister.
"I didn't know you had lived! He cut you so deep that no single person
could have survived! I saw your eyes grow cold... I- I wouldn't have left you
if you lived. I didn't want to leave you." Anya closed her eyes, her voice
dropping to a sobbing whisper, "You saved me, you face showed love again,
I c-couldn't have just left that if I thought there was a chance..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 08:23 PM)
I have not had revenge until she is dealt with by my hand
and mine alone!
"She may have been banished but she will return and i will claim my right
of revenge!"
"I have no conflict with Her Majesty if i did i would not be here offering
my services."
"Ah, Loranna is just a local Dres lord, holding these lands from the House
Dres, not a sovereign," Tris said. "If the revenge you want is
against Azura... well, all I can say is that Dunmer sometimes live a long time,
who knows?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 06:28 PM)
Ah, Loranna is just a local Dres lord, holding these lands
from the House Dres, not a sovereign," Tris said. "If the
revenge you want is against Azura... well, all I can say is that Dunmer
sometimes live a long time, who knows?
"Alright her ladyship then."
"I would like an answer if you will."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 09:31 PM)
Alright her ladyship then.
"I would like an answer if you will."
"You want an answer and I will give one - an honest one, to a fellow
survivor of the Dawn," Dram says.
"I have little doubt of your ability to fight, Kratos, nor do I doubt that
you are a survivor. However, I think right now, you have too much bottled up
pain and rage to make a good guard. Guards have to be the ones to keep their
heads when everyone else is shouting for blood; if the guards lose their heads
... then everything falls to pieces."
He pauses, then says " ... However ... I also believe that one with your
skills could find a place in Ald Raathim still, and if things change ... I can
always use an extra head."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:35 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 03:31 AM)
Alright her ladyship then.
"I would like an answer if you will."
"Accepting someone into the service of another, even if she is a friend,
does not lie in my authority.", Nalion said reluctantly, leaning back into
his chair since he had finished eating.
There seemed to be more that he wanted to say, yet he remained silent.
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:37 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 6 2005, 09:24 PM)
I didn't know you had lived! He cut you so deep that no
single person could have survived! I saw your eyes grow cold... I- I wouldn't
have left you if you lived. I didn't want to leave you." Anya closed her
eyes, her voice dropping to a sobbing whisper, "You saved me, you face
showed love again, I c-couldn't have just left that if I thought there was a
chance...
Anya fainted. Shaka looked at the suffering Loranna and a Slyvos who was out of
it, and finally snapped.
He strode forward, his burning eyes a few inches from the revenant.
"Monster . . ." he hissed. "Is this what your parents would have
wanted for you two? Anya's a better woman than you would ever have been, brave
. . ." He choked as he thought of how she had faced every burden that had
been placed on her, from slavery to rape to a criminal's life.
He shouted, "To Oblivion with you, then, demon! You're not her sister!
Wake up! Wake up, sleeper!"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 06:34 PM)
"You want an answer and I will give one - an honest one, to
a fellow survivor of the Dawn," Dram says.
"I have little doubt of your ability to fight, Kratos, nor do I doubt that
you are a survivor. However, I think right now, you have too much bottled
up pain and rage to make a good guard. Guards have to be the ones to keep
their heads when everyone else is shouting for blood; if the guards lose their
heads ... then everything falls to pieces."
He pauses, then says " ... However ... I also believe that one with your
skills could find a place in Ald Raathim still, and if things change ... I can
always use an extra head."
Kratos shifted his wait he wasn't used to a normal life he had been a guard
since a very early age and was scared to think of what might become of him,
would he farm and grow old and die without regaining his honor, he didn't want
to think about it.
He stood up and spoke, "I thank you all for your time.",and with that
he walked toward the door.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 08:41 PM)
Kratos shifted his wait he wasn't used to a normal life he had
been a guard since a very early age and was scared to think of what might
become of him, would he farm and grow old and die without regaining his honor,
he didn't want to think about it.
He stood up and spoke, "I thank you all for your time.",and with that
he walked toward the door.
"Wait a moment," Tris said. "Where are you going?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 09:41 PM)
Wait a moment," Tris said. "Where are you
going?
Dram coughs. "I think you misunderstood my meaning, Kratos ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 6 2005, 09:37 PM)
Anya fainted. Shaka looked at the suffering Loranna and a
Slyvos who was out of it, and finally snapped.
He strode forward, his burning eyes a few inches from the revenant.
"Monster . . ." he hissed. "Is this what your
parents would have wanted for you two? Anya's a better woman than you
would ever have been, brave . . ." He choked as he thought of how
she had faced every burden that had been placed on her, from slavery to rape to
a criminal's life.
He shouted, "To Oblivion with you, then, demon! You're not her
sister! Wake up! Wake up, sleeper!"
Allania looks around, and sees Anya lying on the floor, Loranna burning in
pain, and Sylvos passed out. "Forgive me, for I have been the fool. After
our parents died, Anya was all I had left. When she left me there, I...felt as
though everyone had left me. I loved Anya, more than life, but seeing her
leave, it shattered that." Allania goes foward to Shaka and says
"Before I leave, take this gift" she kisses (or whatever moves her
mouth foward towards Shaka's head) Shaka and says "May you last a little
longer in battle. She goes to the fallen Anya and says "Please forgive me,
dear sister." she kisses Anya and says "In night, your vision will
not leave."
Then, in a poof, she was gone.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 06:43 PM)
Dram coughs. "I think you misunderstood my meaning,
Kratos ..."
He turned back and said "Have I, then what did you mean by it?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 09:44 PM)
Allania looks around, and sees Anya lying on the floor, Loranna
burning in pain, and Sylvos passed out. "Forgive me, for I have been the
fool. After our parents died, Anya was all I had left. When she left me there,
I...felt as though everyone had left me. I loved Anya, more than life, but
seeing her leave, it shattered that." Allania goes foward to Shaka and
says "Before I leave, take this gift" she kisses (or whatever moves
her mouth foward towards Shaka's head) Shaka and says "May you last a
little longer in battle. She goes to the fallen Anya and says "Please
forgive me, dear sister." she kisses Anya and says "In night, your
vision will not leave."
Then, in a poof, she was gone.
Loranna gasps, then groans, but the worst of the pain seems to have passed; she
drags herself to her feet, glaring around the room, then blinking away tears
...
" ... Drowning, burning ..." she whispers; right now, having recently
suffered both, she couldn't tell which was worse.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 03:46 AM)
He turned back and said "Have I, then what did you mean by
it?"
"As I see it, you are in danger of your revenge taking over. You could
find help here. Many people here have faught the Azurites. You may not be able
to join the guard now, yet that doesn't necessarily mean that your skills aren't
needed.", Nalion answered.
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:52 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 09:47 PM)
Loranna gasps, then groans, but the worst of the pain seems to
have passed; she drags herself to her feet, glaring around the room, then
blinking away tears ...
" ... Drowning, burning ..." she whispers; right now, having recently
suffered both, she couldn't tell which was worse.
Shaka hurried over to heal Loranna, gently placing his hands on her temples,
the talons glowing blue. "Shhhh," he said. "Thank you,
Loranna."
He checked Anya's breathing, but she seemed to be peacefully sleeping. Slyvos
was nearly unconscious, but his pulse was steady.
Shaka ran and grabbed a few mages to help him heal the three.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 03:53 AM
Slyvos' eyes suddenly went wide open, panting heavily, his tail
twitching in discomfort.
'each breach into another world... we're making this whole ghost thing
worse...'
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 6 2005, 06:50 PM)
"As I see it, you are in danger of your revenge taking
over. You could find help here. Many people here have faught the Azurites. You
may not be able to join the guard now, yet that doesn't necessarily mean that
your skills aren't needed.", Nalion answered.
"Where would i put my skills beside the guard?" "I have spent
the majority of my life protecting!" "What would i do?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 6 2005, 09:53 PM)
Slyvos' eyes suddenly went wide open, panting heavily, his tail
twitching in discomfort.
'each breach into another world... we're making this whole ghost thing
worse...'
"The time to set things right draws close dear," Loranna says,
nodding gratefully to Shaka as she makes her way over to Anya and Slyvos,
looking them over as best she can.
"Thank you," she says, kissing Slyvos gently on the lips.
She turns and hugs Shaka. " ... And you too."
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 6 2005, 09:53 PM)
Slyvos' eyes suddenly went wide open, panting heavily, his tail
twitching in discomfort.
'each breach into another world... we're making this whole ghost thing
worse...'
Shaka was silent at that; it hadn't occurred to him. A worry for another time .
. . .
He placed a hand on Slyvos' shoulder. "Once again I'm in your debt,
Slyvos. Thank you."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 6 2005, 09:54 PM)
Where would i put my skills beside the guard?"
"I have spent the majority of my life protecting!" "What would i
do?
"You may not be suited to be a guard right now, but the Lady often has
need to call on people with skills like yours," Dram says. "You could
still put your fighting skills to use - and, while you're doing that, start
building a new place for yourself in the world."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 06:56 PM)
You may not be suited to be a guard right now, but the
Lady often has need to call on people with skills like yours," Dram
says. "You could still put your fighting skills to use - and, while
you're doing that, start building a new place for yourself in the world.
"Yes i could become an adventurer and mercenary i need to remember my
morals."
"I thank you for your help right now i must focus on a place to live and
how i will put my guard skills to good use, unless you have something for me to
do?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 08:56 PM)
You may not be suited to be a guard right now, but the
Lady often has need to call on people with skills like yours," Dram
says. "You could still put your fighting skills to use - and, while
you're doing that, start building a new place for yourself in the world.
"Right now you said you have no place to go," Tris said. "That
makes you a refugee, and Ald Raathim is a haven for refugees. We can find a
place for one more. Plus I'd wager you're a good fighter. Stay a while. Things
have a way of sorting themselves out."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 10:03 PM)
Right now you said you have no place to go,"
Tris said. "That makes you a refugee, and Ald Raathim is a haven for
refugees. We can find a place for one more. Plus I'd wager you're a good
fighter. Stay a while. Things have a way of sorting themselves out.
Dram calls the innkeep over again and hands him some more gold; the innkeep
shrugs and wanders off, returning soon with a key to present to Kratos.
"A week's lodgings paid for in full," he tells Kratos, trying not to
stare at the scar.
"By then we'll have found a more permanent place; we can even speak to the
Lady about the matter," Dram says. "She will doubtless be interested
to meet you."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:10 AM
**************
Ahjaar wrote by candle light, the flicker from the fire made the walls dance
with light. She put down her quill, and looked behind her at Luxi, who was
playing with her new doll on the bed.
"Sweetie, it's time for you to go to sleep." Ahjaar said, standing up
from her desk and pushing in the chair.
Loranna had given them a room in the castle, and for the past day she had been
spending time with Luxi.
Alot of things were still on her mind, like the assignment that she had been
working on before she and Luxi were attacked. The letter she had been writing
was to the person who had hired her for the job, and she had explained she
would not be able to carry it out.
She would have to find more work.
Ahjaar crossed over to the bed and layed down next to her daughter.
"Mom?"
"Yes?"
"Whats going to happen now? We live in a new place, we have a new life....
Whats going to happen?"
Ahjaar was silent for a mintue.
"Mom?"
"I don't know, sweetie, I don't know."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 04:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 07:07 PM)
Dram calls the innkeep over again and hands him some more gold;
the innkeep shrugs and wanders off, returning soon with a key to present to
Kratos.
"A week's lodgings paid for in full," he tells Kratos, trying not to
stare at the scar.
"By then we'll have found a more permanent place; we can even speak to the
Lady about the matter," Dram says. "She will doubtless be
interested to meet you."
"Thank you I would like to arrange a meeting and meet your lady but we
will have to postpone it for awhile say two days time?"
He nodded toward his party and started up the steps to his room.
For a time he completly forgot about his scar and didn't realize he had left
his helm on the table.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:19 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 04:13 AM)
Thank you I would like to arrange a meeting and meet your
lady but we will have to postpone it for awhile say two days time?
He nodded toward his party and started up the steps to his room.
For a time he completly forgot about his scar and didn't realize he had left
his helm on the table.
Nalion nodded towards Dram, then watched as the ex-Ordinator left.
"I have to go now. Night is falling and I have a duty, too. Dram, Tris,
farewell for now."
With that, the mage left the tavern and made his way to the castle. Once more,
he climbed the stairs of the tower again, like the previous night and returned
to watch the stars. It would seem that a robed mage standing on the highest
tower of the castle would be a very common nightly sight from then on.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 09:55 PM)
"The time to set things right draws close dear,"
Loranna says, nodding gratefully to Shaka as she makes her way over to Anya and
Slyvos, looking them over as best she can.
"Thank you," she says, kissing Slyvos gently on the lips.
She turns and hugs Shaka. " ... And you too."
Isidor emerges from the shadows, a slight frown upon his face. "I'm glad
this was dealt with, but I fear I won't be able to stay long." he turns to
Loranna "Are there any ships that sail for Skyrim?" He then says, in
a joking manner, to lighten the mood "Where's my kiss?". He smiles.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 11:28 PM)
Isidor emerges from the shadows, a slight frown upon his face.
"I'm glad this was dealt with, but I fear I won't be able to stay
long." he turns to Loranna "Are there any ships that sail for
Skyrim?" He then says, in a joking manner, to lighten the mood
"Where's my kiss?". He smiles.
Uncharistically, Loranna looks dismayed.
"You're leaving?" she asks. "Why dear? Why now?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 11:35 PM)
Uncharistically, Loranna looks dismayed.
"You're leaving?" she asks. "Why dear? Why
now?"
"Seeing Anya deal with her past, made me want to confront mine. I left far
too much back in Skyrim." He glances down at were the red mark on his skin
is burned. "Your father is up there, is he not?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:47 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 11:41 PM)
Seeing Anya deal with her past, made me want to confront
mine. I left far too much back in Skyrim." He glances down at were the red
mark on his skin is burned. "Your father is up there, is he not?
"Aye, he is ..." Loranna says, pulling out a small mirror and gazing
into it for a moment. " ... Somewhere; some place filled with ice and
stone and, from the looks of it, a bunch of snow white wolves that must have
thought he was dinner."
Loranna puts the mirror away. "You plan to go alone?" she asks.
"Nalion did that and we ended up having to rescue him ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:50 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 11:47 PM)
Aye, he is ..." Loranna says, pulling out a small
mirror and gazing into it for a moment. " ... Somewhere; some place
filled with ice and stone and, from the looks of it, a bunch of snow white
wolves that must have thought he was dinner.
Loranna puts the mirror away. "You plan to go alone?" she
asks. "Nalion did that and we ended up having to rescue him
..."
"Maybe I'll meet him up there. Nice man, your father. Met him once, but
still, great man. Yes, I plan to go alone. I won't be gone long, or so I hope.
Maybe a week, or two at the most. I wish there was a better way to communicate
then letters, but sadly, there isn't. I plan to leave tommorrow morning, if you
can provide me with some gold, and a few rations. I also have to repair my
weapons and armor." He watched her face, apprehensive about her reaction.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 11:50 PM)
"Maybe I'll meet him up there. Nice man, your father. Met
him once, but still, great man. Yes, I plan to go alone. I won't be gone long,
or so I hope. Maybe a week, or two at the most. I wish there was a better way
to communicate then letters, but sadly, there isn't. I plan to leave tommorrow
morning, if you can provide me with some gold, and a few rations. I also have
to repair my weapons and armor." He watched her face, apprehensive about
her reaction.
"Actually, I have a way to communicate better than letters," Loranna
says. "Allow me to show you the lovely new mirror I just had put in the
study, a gift from Her Majesty."
Loranna mulls over Isidor's words. A week, maybe two; it didn't seem much ...
"Where in Skyrim will you be heading?" Loranna asks. "Much as I
like boat trips you're looking at a fair bit of time at sea if you go by boat;
the guild guide's much faster assuming you are headed anywhere near the major
cities ..."
What's left of them, she silently adds.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 06:29 AM
It had only been an hour and the Ordinator Kratos had already
begun sparring with one of the Royal Guards in the castle's courtyard.
"Come on keep your sword hand steady now don't dawdle." He blocked an
incoming hit with his shield. The guard was getting rather anxious and upset
with how easily Kratos was dealing with him.
Kratos gestured to the guard that the match was over and as soon as he turned
his back the guard leapt on him and found himself thrown flat on his back
looking up at the golden soldier.
"Now you'll never get anywhere with an attitude like that!"
He left the guard to recover and began a tour through the palace.
Posted by: Tri Today, 07:24 AM
Shai emerged at last from her deep state of meditation, and
began the long journey home - to Ald Raathim. She traveled by Guild Guide, silt
strider, by boat, and at last by foot, walking past the mines where the
vampires had stayed in the days before the battle at Hogithum - the castle was
in her sights. She was hurrying resolutely over a hill when the top blew off of
it, revealing a deep tunnel down into the depths below.
A burnt looking Marein Nightscar poked his head out of this hole. "Shai!
Just the person I was about to scour Tamriel for!" he exclaimed genially.
"Me?"
"Yes, you, Shai, you, because you, like me, have spent the last half year
out of sight, hard at work, isn't that so?"
"I suppose..."
"Well, come down into the tunnel! I need you to see what I've been working
on..."
Shai jumped into the tunnel after the rogue.
"This," said Marein, "is that blasted crown that possessed my
damn head for a few weeks before Hogithum. Since I got my head back, which I'll
admit was no easy feat, I've been studying the thing in the hopes of
understanding what makes it tick. Observe."
He pointed the crown at a nearby rock, which promptly exploded.
Shai raised her eyebrows. "Handy."
"Yea. The most important discovery, though, I finished refining just
today...see, when I was out, when I first got the crown, I ended up possessed,
right? Talking to this ghost thing of an evil sorcerer who was effectively in
my head. So I said to myself, why not take it a step further?"
"Meaning..."
"Well, why not build upon the powers of this circlet to channel my
spirit?"
Shai backed up, shaking her head. "No way I'm getting involved in any
spirit channeling, boy, that's like necromancy!"
"Shai, relax! This has nothing to do with the dead!"
She eyed him warily.
"See, if my spellwork is right, I'll still be alive, but I'll be able to
speak to the wearer of this crown."
"How does this involve me?"
"Don't you see? This is why I went looking for you! You and I have been
away from Loranna and all for half a year! We've been doing work, right? Doing
what we each are best at, honing our crafts. I can't stand to be out of the
action any longer! With this, you can be here, in Raathim, or wherever duty
calls, but still do your own thing!"
"Is that all? No spirit-dealings, ghosts, none of that?"
"None."
"Why do you want me?"
He frowned. "Thought I'd offer you the opportunity, is all."
She thought about it for a while, then abruptly spoke. "All right. I'm
in."
He grinned. "I've arranged for a very special person I know to pick up the
crown in a few hours. By that time we'll be done and we'll have left to
continue our studies."
Shai, as always, didn't waste words. "Let's do it."
Marein began muttering under his breath, waving his hands at the crown, the
jewel, Shai, and himself. He continued to do this for over a minute, until at
last a strange light flowed from his fingertips, wrapping around the room. When
it subsided, Shai could not see. She could not speak. She could not hear. She
could not even move.
She was aware of a presence next to her, but the distance between them was an
unbreachable infinite space beyond her comprehension. She could hear his voice
in her mind, though she could not hear anything else.
"Uh-oh," said Marein.
His spell had robbed them of their bodies.
Posted by: Tri Today, 07:30 AM
Shortly thereafter, Marein's chosen messenger arrived in his
cave, donned the circlet, and immediately felt odd.
Marein: Ah. You've arrived.
Shai: He is an idiot.
Marein: Brief as always, Shai. Brief as always. Now, you, wearing the crown. I
want you to go up to the castle...
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:15 AM
Castle, Loranna's Study
After discussing Isidor's plans, Loranna returns to the castle, there to rest
after her not-so-pleasant experience in sharing the ghost of Anya's sister's
pain.
While she rests, she sends for Tris, having filn brought up for the two to
drink; the handsome Breton will find Loranna smiling and with the filn already
poured, and a beautiful new mirror mounted over her desk.
"Welcome back dear; have some time to talk?" she asks, grinning.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 01:15 AM)
Castle, Loranna's Study
After discussing Isidor's plans, Loranna returns to the castle, there to rest
after her not-so-pleasant experience in sharing the ghost of Anya's sister's
pain.
While she rests, she sends for Tris, having filn brought up for the two to drink;
the handsome Breton will find Loranna smiling and with the filn already poured,
and a beautiful new mirror mounted over her desk.
"Welcome back dear; have some time to talk?" she asks, grinning.
"Aha," Tris said laughing. "I don't rate the good stuff from
Wayrest. You should invite Barenziah too."
Loranna had to know he was teasing; Tris could run up to Wayrest whenever it suited
him.
"I have time," he said, taking a drink and leaning on his elbow.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Today, 08:31 AM
Dastril finally found someone who could train him in
marksmanship. He was some dunmer dressed in black and who had just a little bit
too many weapons to be a commoner. He told that his name was Irrelevant. They
went to the castle training grounds, and the dunmer started to teach Dastril in
basics of throwing items.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 02:21 AM)
Aha," Tris said laughing. "I don't rate
the good stuff from Wayrest. You should invite Barenziah too.
Loranna had to know he was teasing; Tris could run up to Wayrest whenever
it suited him.
"I have time," he said, taking a drink and leaning on his
elbow.
"She and I polished off my last bottle while you were away, to commerate
our agreement," Loranna says, having a sip. "Twenty minutes talking
politics, future plans for Ald Raathim, and the probable outcome of the Queen's
efforts in the land, two hours talking like old friends on anything but
politics and drinking like a couple of barmaids. Dear, she's amazing."
She catches her breath. "Not everyone's happy about the decision; the
Nords in particular," she says, frowning a bit. "But I knew some
people wouldn't be happy."
Raising her eyebrows, she changes the topic. "Anyway, I was curious; how
did the rescue mission go? I see Luxi is safe; I hear a couple of the servants
are already musing on having a young girl in the castle - and gossiping about
when I'll be having my own."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 01:32 AM)
She and I polished off my last bottle while you were away,
to commerate our agreement," Loranna says, having a sip.
"Twenty minutes talking politics, future plans for Ald Raathim, and the
probable outcome of the Queen's efforts in the land, two hours talking like old
friends on anything but politics and drinking like a couple of barmaids.
Dear, she's amazing.
She catches her breath. "Not everyone's happy about the decision;
the Nords in particular," she says, frowning a bit. "But I knew
some people wouldn't be happy."
Raising her eyebrows, she changes the topic. "Anyway, I was curious;
how did the rescue mission go? I see Luxi is safe; I hear a couple of the
servants are already musing on having a young girl in the castle - and
gossiping about when I'll be having my own."
"What an alarming thought," Tris said. "I could see you with a
child, but Slyvos? Oh well, it will happen when it happens. Luxi seems as happy
as any child who's been through what she's been through can reasonably be. The
slavers are safely in Wolverine Hall, being tried for ebony smuggling.
Goranthir's a good swordsman, exceptionally good. But I suppose they would have
had the money for the best trainers. He's fearless, as you already knew."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 08:42 AM
Red. Red life equals death. Red life equals all.
Over and again these words pounded Ahjaar's mind. She tryed to make them stop.
She screamed and screamed. But the words repeated. And repeated. And repeated.
She couldn't escape.
"Shut Up!" Ahjaar screamed, only to hear the yell echo in the
morning.
She was sitting up in bed, sweating. Luxi was watching her with concern.
"Mommy, whats wrong? You were dreaming.."
Ahjaar shook her head. "It was just a dream..."
Ahjaar layed back down, thinking... Luxi interupted her thoughts.
"What was your dream about?"
Ahjaar really didn't know herself. "Oh, just...."
"Yes?"
"...just, um.. a nightmare. I dreamt I was trapped in a room with no
doors. I couldn't escape, and there was this woman repeating the same thing
over and over again."
"What did she say?"
"She said something about Red Life..."
Luxi shrugged. "I don't know anything about Red life.. I think your brain
was just being weird."
Ahjaar smilied. "Yeah I think it was."
Ahjaar lied.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 02:36 AM)
What an alarming thought," Tris said. "I
could see you with a child, but Slyvos? Oh well, it will happen when it
happens. Luxi seems as happy as any child who's been through what she's been
through can reasonably be. The slavers are safely in Wolverine Hall, being
tried for ebony smuggling. Goranthir's a good swordsman, exceptionally good. But
I suppose they would have had the money for the best trainers. He's fearless,
as you already knew.
"Slyvos is slowly coming out of his shell more," Loranna says, the
joy easily visible in her eyes. "He's still awkward around others but he's
becoming more relaxed around Nalion, and he just helped Anya with her ghost
problem with only modest entrieaties from me as opposed to serieous
entreaties."
"I haven't had a chance to talk to Luxi but she looked to be happy; I'm
glad she's all right," Loranna continues. "And yes, Goranthir's
fearless - that was what I was afraid of at first."
She grins a moment, then her face turns more serious. "How did the party
do overall?" she asks. "I've been giving Allie's instructions to me
serious thought, but I'd like to hear your opinion on the people I've found
gathering to me lately."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 01:43 AM)
Slyvos is slowly coming out of his shell more,"
Loranna says, the joy easily visible in her eyes. "He's still
awkward around others but he's becoming more relaxed around Nalion, and he just
helped Anya with her ghost problem with only modest entrieaties from me as
opposed to serieous entreaties.
"I haven't had a chance to talk to Luxi but she looked to be happy; I'm
glad she's all right," Loranna continues. "And yes, Goranthir's
fearless - that was what I was afraid of at first."
She grins a moment, then her face turns more serious. "How did the
party do overall?" she asks. "I've been giving Allie's
instructions to me serious thought, but I'd like to hear your opinion on the
people I've found gathering to me lately."
"The battle was a mess," Tris said. "A scramble. We got in each
other's way, attempting the same task at the same time. And I'll be honest, Loranna...
that's a bloodthirsty bunch. They're going to need a lot of work to be even as
effective as we were in the Vaults of Gemin, and you know how crazy that
was."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 02:46 AM)
The battle was a mess," Tris said. "A
scramble. We got in each other's way, attempting the same task at the same
time. And I'll be honest, Loranna... that's a bloodthirsty bunch. They're going
to need a lot of work to be even as effective as we were in the Vaults of
Gemin, and you know how crazy that was.
Loranna's shoulders slump. "I was afraid of that," she says, her tone
indicating she is not terribly surprised. "They're capable, but they go
every which way."
She smirks ruefully. "And yes, I remember how crazy Gemin was. I remember
feeling like we were all a bunch of heroes out to grab our own kills instead of
really working together as a group, but then, that's what we were - a bunch of
heroes."
She thinks. "Sir Radont's back in Ald Raathim now, Shaka if I recall has
some experience in the Legions; we could use someone with a grasp of group
tactics. Isidor is a powerful warrior but he may be gone at the crucial time,
gone to Skyrim, just like my father. Reichi's a good front-line fighter though,
and ..."
She hesitates, but swallows and says "Tris, forgive me for asking. Do you
think Goranthir would be ready for this?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 09:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 01:56 AM)
Loranna's shoulders slump. "I was afraid of
that," she says, her tone indicating she is not terribly surprised.
"They're capable, but they go every which way."
She smirks ruefully. "And yes, I remember how crazy Gemin was.
I remember feeling like we were all a bunch of heroes out to grab our own kills
instead of really working together as a group, but then, that's what we were -
a bunch of heroes."
She thinks. "Sir Radont's back in Ald Raathim now, Shaka if I recall
has some experience in the Legions; we could use someone with a grasp of group
tactics. Isidor is a powerful warrior but he may be gone at the crucial
time, gone to Skyrim, just like my father. Reichi's a good front-line fighter
though, and ..."
She hesitates, but swallows and says "Tris, forgive me for asking.
Do you think Goranthir would be ready for this?"
"I'd trust Goranthir in front of me any day," Tris said. "Would
I trust him at my back? Maybe. He's young, he's easily distracted, he sees
openings and takes them. He might just leave you stranded, under the
misapprehension that whatever he was doing was more urgent."
Tris took a quick, shallow breath.
"Loranna - I've seen the place where the General is. Endless fighting over
endless plains. There are spirits there who have been fighting together for
thousands of years; they have perfected their skills far past anything I've
seen in mortal lands. I trust the General - but I'm not sure we can do this.
I'm not sure we could with the best people, and the best training, much less
with what we have here."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:12 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 03:02 AM)
I'd trust Goranthir in front of me any day,"
Tris said. "Would I trust him at my back? Maybe. He's young, he's
easily distracted, he sees openings and takes them. He might just leave you
stranded, under the misapprehension that whatever he was doing was more
urgent.
Tris took a quick, shallow breath.
"Loranna - I've seen the place where the General is. Endless fighting over
endless plains. There are spirits there who have been fighting together for
thousands of years; they have perfected their skills far past anything
I've seen in mortal lands. I trust the General - but I'm not sure we can do
this. I'm not sure we could with the best people, and the best training, much
less with what we have here."
Loranna feels her stomach drop into a pit.
" ... We don't have any other recourse right now, no?" she says after
a moment. "We either make it or else the world we know comes apart."
"I've been trying to track down our friends who we haven't heard from in a
while; Teleran, Illidan, Dante, Frostien ..." she says. "I know
Anya's just been through a terrible ordeal but right now, she's the best archer
I know, and she's here. Dastril I haven't heard from much but I hear he's still
around, and he's a Spellsword; we could use the extra magic and sword arm.
Ahjaar ... I hate to ask a mother recently reunited with her daughter to take
up arms again, but she seems to know magic and fighting too ..."
She frowns a bit. "To be honest, we have a fair number of people good at a
number of things but few outright specialists. And we're a bit lacking in non
magical ranged fighters; beyond Anya there's your throwing blades and what
little archery I've seen from Ahjaar, and I've no clue where Didryn and Thom
have gotten off to."
She shrugs. "The impression I got was that we'd be better with
specialists; think it's worth trying to encourage some of our all arounders to
start boning up on one thing for the next week or two?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 09:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 02:12 AM)
Loranna feels her stomach drop into a pit.
" ... We don't have any other recourse right now, no?" she says after
a moment. "We either make it or else the world we know comes
apart."
"I've been trying to track down our friends who we haven't heard from in a
while; Teleran, Illidan, Dante, Frostien ..." she says. "I know
Anya's just been through a terrible ordeal but right now, she's the best archer
I know, and she's here. Dastril I haven't heard from much but I hear he's
still around, and he's a Spellsword; we could use the extra magic and sword
arm. Ahjaar ... I hate to ask a mother recently reunited with her
daughter to take up arms again, but she seems to know magic and fighting too
..."
She frowns a bit. "To be honest, we have a fair number of people
good at a number of things but few outright specialists. And we're a bit
lacking in non magical ranged fighters; beyond Anya there's your throwing
blades and what little archery I've seen from Ahjaar, and I've no clue where
Didryn and Thom have gotten off to."
She shrugs. "The impression I got was that we'd be better with
specialists; think it's worth trying to encourage some of our all arounders to
start boning up on one thing for the next week or two?"
"You'd really need to ask the General," Tris said slowly, as if
feeling his way through his thoughts. "Of course, she's not here to ask.
What I saw, what I heard... yes. Specialists. Specialists and teamwork, that's
the thing. We want those people who are the best there are at one thing, some thing...
the best in Nirn. If they can't do anything but that one thing, that's fine,
because the other people will work with them. Like the different parts of a
single body."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 03:16 AM)
You'd really need to ask the General," Tris
said slowly, as if feeling his way through his thoughts. "Of course, she's
not here to ask. What I saw, what I heard... yes. Specialists. Specialists and
teamwork, that's the thing. We want those people who are the best there are at
one thing, some thing... the best in Nirn. If they can't do anything but that
one thing, that's fine, because the other people will work with them. Like the
different parts of a single body.
"And here I was trying to be a more well-rounded woman," Loranna
says, chuckling.
"Well, Slyvos and I are already pretty specialized, so we have offensive
and defensive magic covered. We have a few pure fighters, Anya's archery from
what I hear is progressing excellently for someone who's just getting back into
the habit and she's good at survival and stealth. Falco's fast and nimble - not
like you, but well enough."
Loranna considers. " ... Maybe we can work with our more all arounders to
come up with specific tactics to focus on. Shaka has both Bitter Mercy and an
Amulet of Shadows; those and some magic and he's as good at sneaking around the
enemy's lines as Falco could be. Dastril said he liked fire magic, and so does
Slyvos, but Slyvos knows a lot of other spells ..."
Loranna bites her lip. "I need to start asking people what they feel their
strengths really are, what attacks they favor most. And it occurs to me that
having a second person who can use healing and support magic would be nice as
well, but the next best healer in town is Egalius and he's not combat-tested
..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 09:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 02:27 AM)
"And here I was trying to be a more well-rounded
woman," Loranna says, chuckling.
"Well, Slyvos and I are already pretty specialized, so we have offensive
and defensive magic covered. We have a few pure fighters, Anya's archery
from what I hear is progressing excellently for someone who's just getting back
into the habit and she's good at survival and stealth. Falco's fast and
nimble - not like you, but well enough."
Loranna considers. " ... Maybe we can work with our more all
arounders to come up with specific tactics to focus on. Shaka has both
Bitter Mercy and an Amulet of Shadows; those and some magic and he's as good at
sneaking around the enemy's lines as Falco could be. Dastril said he
liked fire magic, and so does Slyvos, but Slyvos knows a lot of other spells
..."
Loranna bites her lip. "I need to start asking people what they feel
their strengths really are, what attacks they favor most. And it occurs
to me that having a second person who can use healing and support magic would
be nice as well, but the next best healer in town is Egalius and he's not
combat-tested ..."
"The most important thing is that they need to be able to trust each other
with their lives," Tris said. "We'll be... everything you thought you
knew, everything you think you are..."
He fell silent. There simply weren't words for what he was trying to say. You
had to be there.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 03:33 AM)
The most important thing is that they need to be able to
trust each other with their lives," Tris said. "We'll be...
everything you thought you knew, everything you think you are...
He fell silent. There simply weren't words for what he was trying to say. You
had to be there.
"That's the part that most frightens me," Loranna says quietly.
"Even more so to hear how your voice catches when you speak of it. If a
Void Ranger is afraid of something, what are the rest of us to feel?"
She pauses, lost in her own thoughts for a moment.
" ... Nothing can be done about this; we simply have to deal with it when
it happens, right?" she says. "So why worry ahead of time about
something we can barely conceive until we've gone through it? We have enough to
worry about figuring out how to assemble a group from our companions to do what
must be done."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 09:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 02:39 AM)
That's the part that most frightens me," Loranna says
quietly. "Even more so to hear how your voice catches when you speak
of it. If a Void Ranger is afraid of something, what are the rest of us
to feel?
She pauses, lost in her own thoughts for a moment.
" ... Nothing can be done about this; we simply have to deal with it when
it happens, right?" she says. "So why worry ahead of time about
something we can barely conceive until we've gone through it? We have
enough to worry about figuring out how to assemble a group from our companions
to do what must be done."
"You with the heroic morale-boosting speech," Tris said, smiling.
"What goes around comes around, eh, Loranna? I'll try to keep a good front
in public. This would be easier with Ciel here, that's all; everything's easier
with Ciel."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:53 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 03:45 AM)
You with the heroic morale-boosting speech,"
Tris said, smiling. "What goes around comes around, eh, Loranna?
I'll try to keep a good front in public. This would be easier with Ciel here,
that's all; everything's easier with Ciel.
Loranna grins, stands up and goes over to give Tris a supportive embrace.
"I know," she says. "And, I've had good teachers."
Tris's comment about Ciel sparked the realization in Loranna's mind of just how
harried her friend really was; she hugs him a little tighter, as if to impart
some of her strength to him to help him keep his spirits up.
Then, out of the blue, she remembers the way Tris looked after the ritual that
initiated her into the cult of Dibella, how drained and liquid and oh so very
tempting-looking, and with a bit of shock she lets go of Tris, giggling a bit
at her own foolishness and trying not to sound to uneasy.
Bad Loranna; no bad thoughts about swallowing up cute Bretons, she tells
herself. ... Maybe I better talk to Harman before I go through this; I still
have thoughts from when Azura possessed me mucking around in my head.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 09:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 02:53 AM)
Loranna grins, stands up and goes over to give Tris a supportive
embrace. "I know," she says. "And, I've had good
teachers."
Tris's comment about Ciel sparked the realization in Loranna's mind of just how
harried her friend really was; she hugs him a little tighter, as if to impart
some of her strength to him to help him keep his spirits up.
Then, out of the blue, she remembers the way Tris looked after the ritual that
initiated her into the cult of Dibella, how drained and liquid and oh so very
tempting-looking, and with a bit of shock she lets go of Tris, giggling a bit
at her own foolishness and trying not to sound to uneasy.
Bad Loranna; no bad thoughts about swallowing up cute Bretons, she tells
herself. ... Maybe I better talk to Harman before I go through this; I
still have thoughts from when Azura possessed me mucking around in my head.
Tris gave Loranna an all-too-knowing smile.
"Thank you," he said.
"Lor... you just reminded me of something. I'll be back soon."
And he left, just like that, without even a puff of smoke.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 10:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 03:57 AM)
Tris gave Loranna an all-too-knowing smile.
"Thank you," he said.
"Lor... you just reminded me of something. I'll be back soon."
And he left, just like that, without even a puff of smoke.
"You're welcome ..." Loranna says to the empty air, sinking down into
her chair and laughing.
"Right; I just have woefully wrong thoughts at a bad time and he still
said thank you; yes, I think we trust one another with our lives," Loranna
says, downing the rest of her filn. "Hope Slyvos feels up to some cuddling
later, after that summoning ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 10:09 AM
Please find it in your heart to forgive me. Take this as I
leave..." The whisper echoed through her mind.
The sun shown brightly on the Grazelands, the grass bending in a slight breeze.
Two little girls ran through the feild chasing each other. Laughter filled the
air, and not another care could be found. The younger sister tripped in a
tumble and giggle, the elder sister smiling lovingly.
"I loved you..."
Anya feel into a deep sleep after that, restful for once, haunted by neither
dreams nor nightmares.
After a long while, though Anya couldn't tell how long, she stirred. Opening
her eyes, she found herself in her room.
Standing up, she found herself in a plain gown, blushing slightly and hoping it
was a female servant that helped her into it. Slipping into some sandals, she
walked down the halls, hoping to find someone to help her find out what had
happened. The nightmares that were inflicted upon her when her sister came had
drained her so much physically, she simply couldn't survive it much longer and
blackness claimed her.
Several of the more observant servants that had watched her the past few weeks
noticed a change in her face, in her demeanor. She still carried a hollow look
in her eyes and hurt crossed her face, the wounds still wide open. But the
haunted and tormented look of terror was gone, and the mending could start.
A singular tear rolled down her cheek, but not one born of helplessness or
terror.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 10:25 AM
Wayrest: the House of Sternhart
What Tris had remembered was the time. It was mid-morning; time to give Herwyn
Brand a rose. Tris wondered if Herwyn had missed him.
His routine was simple; find Herwyn Brand (Queen Elysana's spymaster) in his
bedroom, follow him through the Void while he traveled to the local inn for
breakfast, then leave a single Wayrest rose (plucked from the garden of a most
disagreeable old lady who thought Tris needed the roses for a lover) in
Herwyn's path as he traveled to Queen Elysana's new palace, the Void Ranger-proof
Dome of Wayrest.
Herwyn wasn't in his bedroom. Had he changed his schedule?
Investigation, and a little eavesdropping on the household staff, revealed that
Queen Elysana's spymaster wasn't in Wayrest at all. He was missing; his
household staff supposed he was on a trip of some sort. It wasn't unusual for
him to travel at short notice. It wasn't possible for Tris to enter the Wayrest
dome to find out more.
Disappointed, Tris took the rose with him and went to his father's house. The
House of Sternhart, where his father, Count Sternhart, lived with his young
wife, Ymalna, and their infant son. Tris hadn't seen the boy since the day of
his birth, two months earlier. He wondered what name his father had chosen.
From here, within the Void, the nursery seemed warm and inviting. Soft morning
light streamed through the windows, and fresh herbs were strewn on the floor.
Ymalna, a dark-haired girl of sixteen who had been pale and drawn the last time
he had seen her, looked radiant today. Skin fair and pure as milk, slender,
active, laughing.
Tris watched her hold her fat baby to her breast and croon to him, and a pain
colder than the cold of the Void pierced him to the bone. Had he come here
planning to step through, into that room? Perhaps to cover her eyes and make
her laugh? To make her love him, and forget his father, as he had many times
before?
"I'm crazy," Tris said out loud, standing in the Void, looking at the
room, looking at his own heart. "Sweet saints, Ciel must think I'm crazy.
Not just crazy but evil."
A more mundane pain woke him from his thoughts. He was crushing the stem of the
rose in his hand; and Wayrest roses had thorns.
He returned to Ald Raathim, wondering where Barenziah was. And if she would
like a rose.
Posted by: Salamandar Today, 02:35 PM
Time to close this thread, and start a new one.
ciao,
Salamandar
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Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:24 PM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
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the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
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most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
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2:
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DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
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whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
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Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
Summary:
In the last installment, Nalion, a male Breton mage, has continued to fulfill a
task Allerleirauh has set him through a message delivered by Tris.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:28 PM
(OOC:) Isidor, the male nord, is
discussing his trip to Skyrim, withj Loranna.
QUOTE
Actually, I have a way to communicate better than
letters," Loranna says. "Allow me to show you the lovely new mirror I
just had put in the study, a gift from Her Majesty.
Loranna mulls over Isidor's words. A week, maybe two; it didn't seem much ...
"Where in Skyrim will you be heading?" Loranna asks. "Much as I
like boat trips you're looking at a fair bit of time at sea if you go by boat;
the guild guide's much faster assuming you are headed anywhere near the major
cities ..."
What's left of them, she silently adds.
"Bewitched mirrors from a devious queen? Sounds great." He grins.
"I'll probably start up near Winterhold, and work my way south, to the
border with Cryodiil." He looks to the door and says "I'd like to
leave as soon as I can, and get this over with."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:45 PM
ooc summary:
Tris Gaerington, a young male Breton, discussed important matters at length with
Loranna. Then he went looking for Herwyn Brand, Queen Elysana's spymaster, in
Wayrest city, but couldn't find him. He also looked in on his father's wife
Ymalna but decided not to disturb her. At the present time he is in Ald
Raathim, planning to give Barenziah a rose.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:00 PM
Ahjaar and Luxi were at the Druken Guar eating their breakfast.
Ahjaar tryed to think, but the murmer from the rest of the bar and the ever
flowing babble from Luxi caused her to loose track of her train of thought.
"..... I like the kwama eggs better then the nix hound meat 'cause its not
so chewy and the...."
Ahjaar pretent to be listining to her, but she was really thing about the
dream.. What was Red Life? Was it just a strange dream... or a vision... again?
She pushed it to the back of her mind.
"Mommy?"
"Yes?"
"Red life."
Ahjaar blinked. "Huh?"
"The knife." Luxi was pointing to a knife on the ground.
"You dropped it."
Ahjaar bent over and picked it up. "I didn't notice..."
"You okay mom? You've been acting weird."
Ahjaar shruged. "No, I'm fine... I was just thinking."
Luxi finished her kwama eggs. "Can we go down to the ocean?"
Ahjaar nodded. "Sure, I guess"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 05:04 PM
The first thought Herwyn Brand had after stepping toward the
oddly flickering edge of the little park bridge was that he'd gone suddenly
blind. The next moment, he realized he was falling.
Years of Battlemage training kicked in, and he uttered a spell of levitation.
The sickening feeling in his stomach ceased, but otherwise there was no way to
know that it had worked. He could see nothing but utter blackness. Then,
turning, he saw a sight that made his stomach reel even more than falling. He
saw the little bridge, the park, the city of Wayrest, and the world... but he
saw it from the outside, looking in.
The Void; The place you are if you are nowhere. He stared fixedly at the world
inside, unwilling to turn and again face the impossibly vast nothingness that
lay at the corners of his vision. But something drew his eye. Something was
there that was not nothing. Herwyn felt in his bones that if he looked, he
would die, but if he did not, something worse might happen, and so he turned.
Although nothing could possibly be blacker than the Void, nothing colder, the
thing that loomed before him fought to be both. A huge black cloak flailed
wildly at the surrounding darkness, like stormclouds on a starless night. At
its center, even blacker still, was an ebony-encased form not unlike a man, but
huge, powerful, and terrifying. The creature seemed at once impossibly heavy
and weightless, it's armored body hanging motionless in the darkness.
Herwyn Brand knew that the thing had a name; Leseth.
His throat was impossibly dry, and he thought he should feel ice form on his
teeth as he opened his mouth. "I know you," he said with great
effort.
"Yes..." said a cold, deep, quiet voice from within the swirling
darkness. "And I know you, Herwyn Brand."
Herwyn felt his hands clench, a dozen protective spells coming to the front of
his mind. "Do you intend to kill me, then?" he said, trying to sound
defiant.
The laugh that issued from the cloak was one that would wilt flowers in
springtime, and make the sun shine less bright. "Kill you? No. I
shall not kill you. You are here, and so here you belong, Herwyn Brand..."
Herwyn considered if he should thank the thing, or attack first, but the cold
voice continued, "Best of luck getting out."
Herwyn opened his mouth, but the thing was already gone. He was alone.
Struck suddenly by what Leseth had said, Herwyn dove toward the little marble
bridge. It was an odd sensation, running into the world. He shook his head and
tried again, but the cold darkness still surrounded him.
"Concentrate," he said aloud. Closing his eyes, he tried a bit
slower, pressing himself on the edge of the world, but to no avail.
Panicked, he flew again and again at the world beyond his reach, buffeting
against it like a moth against a window.
Panting and terrified, sweat and tears seeming to freeze on his skin, Herwyn
hung limply, understanding now how far this place was from anywhere a human
belonged. Only something like Leseth could possibly exist here.
But that was it! Leseth didn't live here. He knew! The Queen had once gone to
the home of the beast. It was a house, in the normal world, in Alcaire, and its
ceiling was the Void itself. If Herwyn could travel to Alcaire, to that house,
surely he could get free of this place.
"Alcaire," he said to himself. "Not so far from
Wayrest." He looked at the world, gaining his bearings, and set out in the
direction that would take him to Alcaire.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:18 PM
Summary
Marein: Well, here we are then...
Shai: Yes! We are stuck in the head of some artist-noble!
Marein: Shai, where's that fantastic calm you normally keep? At least we can
see again.
Shai: Sure we can see! We can see whatever this person who's WEARING us can
see! Right now, her eyes are closed!
Marein: Don't worry about it, I'm working on it...
Shai: Look where your brilliant ideas landed us last time!
Marein: Focus, relax, meditate! Do that Zen stuff you do!
Shai: If I had HANDS I would THROTTLE you!
Yes, I know Zen doesn't exist in Tamriel...it's just a loose translation,
that's all...
So Marein's big idea, as Allerleirauh described it, ended up making his and
Shai's bodies vanish, basically infusing them into a jewel, which a character
thus far described as an "artist noble" (until i finish this sketch
i'm working on, then you'll see) is wearing under his instruction.
The circlet has undergone some major changes, as again will be clear in the
sketch.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:01 PM
Summary
The not-so young male Dunmer Reichi has been longuing about aftering returning
from helping Ahjaar and the others rescue Ahjaar's daughter.
-------------
Reichi had gotten bored and gone off in search of something to do. Luckily, a
guard caught him and asked Reichi to sparr with him, saying that with the
attempt on Lady Loranna's life in the bay recently, that a sparr against a
former assassin might help prepare him for any others. Reichi had
wholeheartedly agreed. A few moments later found them sparring in the castle
courtyard.
The guard's longsword clashed against Reichi's Daedric Shortsword, and the
Dunmer brought the Dagger of Senses around to strike the guard while his blade
was preoccupied, but the guard blocked it with his sheild. Reichi leapt back,
before rushing the guard with a almost inhuman speed, swinging Bloodfang and
the Dagger with great speed, looking as if he was swinging wildly more than
attacking. The guard took cover behind his sheild, dropping lower to protect
his legs, and stabbed out with his longsword. Reichi was forced back by the
longer weapon. But the guard's bonemold sheild was heavily scarred by Bloodfang.
The two continued to sparr for some time, until the guard decided he had
enough. He thanked Reichi and headed off, Reichi sheathed his blades, and
sighed.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:53 PM
Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, was standing on the balcony
outside Loranna's guest wing and thinking.
He felt a greater contentment, now that Anya was free from her sister's wrath.
Maybe he wouldn't be moving on just yet. . . .
Shaka had helped return the unconscious Anya to her quarters, and had asked a
female servant to tend to her. Shaka hadn't wanted to impose on Anya while the
Bosmer was still feeling fragile.
When she was up to it, Shaka was considering asking her to train him in
archery, and perhaps further in stealth. He had become too dependent on a few
spells or abilities over the years -- fireball spells, basic healing, and the
like. It was time to try to grow.
Shaka had seen Ahjaar and Luxi from a distance, and it had softened his
attitude toward the adventurers. He was no longer sure he could judge them so
simply for the battle with the smugglers. Perhaps they had been driven by the
need to find the girl . . . . Still, he suspected he was not wholly wrong in
being concerned.
When Shaka saw Anya at some point this day, he would tell her something that
had been going through his mind: I'm sorry that you weren't able to say goodbye
to your sister at the Mage Guild, Anya. Her eyes were clear in the end. . . . I
hope that you will see her again, but not for a long time.
It was good to look out from the castle again without brooding.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:58 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 12:53 PM)
Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, was standing on the balcony
outside Loranna's guest wing and thinking.
Isidor walked up behind him and said "Fancy a drink?".
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:06 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 12:58 PM)
Isidor walked up behind him and said "Fancy a drink?".
Shaka clasped the Nord's right forearm. "I didn't have a chance to thank
you for looking out for Anya yesterday. Sure, it's been a while since I've been
at the Guar."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:08 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 01:06 PM)
Shaka clasped the Nord's right forearm. "I didn't
have a chance to thank you for looking out for Anya yesterday. Sure, it's
been a while since I've been at the Guar."
"It's no problem. When a Nord sees a pretty woman, he's bound to help
her." he winks "I'm setting out for Skyrim, and there's a chance I
might not come back, so let's go and drink....a lot."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:15 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 01:08 PM)
It's no problem. When a Nord sees a pretty woman, he's
bound to help her." he winks "I'm setting out for Skyrim, and there's
a chance I might not come back, so let's go and drink....a lot.
The two walked to the Drunken Guar. "So you're going to try going back to
your people?" said Shaka. "Hard to imagine this place without you,
Isidor." He was remembering the day Isidor's shack had burned on the Dagon
Fel hillside, Isidor burning his faint ties to his place of exile.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:16 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 01:15 PM)
The two walked to the Drunken Guar. "So you're going
to try going back to your people?" said Shaka. "Hard to imagine
this place without you, Isidor." He was remembering the day Isidor's
shack had burned on the Dagon Fel hillside, Isidor burning his faint ties to
his place of exile.
"Well, seeing Anya deal with her past made me want to deal with mine. It's
fate, I suppose." he looks thoughtfully at the forest.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:20 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 01:16 PM)
"Well, seeing Anya deal with her past made me want to deal
with mine. It's fate, I suppose." he looks thoughtfully at the forest.
Shaka entered the tavern with Isidor, his eyes adjusting to the dimmer light.
"It's usually too early in the day for us non-Nords to be drinking,
Iz," he said lightly. "But I'll gladly hoist a couple of meads with
you anyway. Just don't expect me to get wasted, it's not my way."
"Isidor, I found out recently that there are Nord colonists outside of
town, left over from the Blue Dawn. Do you think that maybe you could find a
home there?"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:42 PM
Goranthir regaled his grandmother Barenziah with tales of
adventure, describing the fight with Blade with great enthusiasm, before
admitting that he did not like the end, the interrogation. She was weak then,
helpless.
"Fighting a worthy adversary and besting her is satisfying," the
Queen Mother agreed. "But it is not a game, Goran. Sometimes we cannot
fight against an equal, but someone weaker, and sometimes considerably
stronger. Is this the path that you truly want to take?"
"Aye, grandmother," Goranthir said with confidence. "It
is."
"Then you have my blessings," Barenziah smiled. "I must leave
today for Necrom, and then I will be going to Vvardenfell. I will look into the
new prisoners at Sadrith Mora with pride in my grandson … Would you tell Lady
Loranna that I would like to say goodbye?"
Goranthir kissed his grandmother’s cheek, and went to find Loranna. Barenziah
waited in the herb garden while her men began the process of loading up her
barge.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:30 PM
Summary for Loranna:
Loranna, the ashen-skinned Nord Lady of Ald Raathim, has recently helped Anya
and Shaka deal with the ghost of Anya's sister Allina, calling upon the power
of Dibella to temporarily mitigate Allina's unbearable suffering and rage so
that a reconcilliation could be had. To do so, however, Loranna discovered that
she had to bear Allina's burden for a brief time.
Soon after, while resting from that ordeal, Loranna spoke with Tris about
upcoming troubles, and is making plans to assemble a group of people for an
unknown mission ...
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 7 2005, 01:42 PM)
Goranthir regaled his grandmother Barenziah with tales of
adventure, describing the fight with Blade with great enthusiasm, before
admitting that he did not like the end, the interrogation. She was weak
then, helpless.
"Fighting a worthy adversary and besting her is satisfying," the
Queen Mother agreed. "But it is not a game, Goran. Sometimes we
cannot fight against an equal, but someone weaker, and sometimes considerably
stronger. Is this the path that you truly want to take?"
"Aye, grandmother," Goranthir said with confidence. "It
is."
"Then you have my blessings," Barenziah smiled. "I must leave
today for Necrom, and then I will be going to Vvardenfell. I will look
into the new prisoners at Sadrith Mora with pride in my grandson … Would you
tell Lady Loranna that I would like to say goodbye?"
Goranthir kissed his grandmother’s cheek, and went to find Loranna.
Barenziah waited in the herb garden while her men began the process of loading
up her barge.
Loranna hears through her servants that Goranthir is looking for her, and has a
servant direct Goranthir to her study.
The moment of awkward desire she had felt when trying to comfort Tris had
passed, though she still felt upset at herself for having it. But the moment
was past now and Tris seemed to have understood her original intent. Her mind
was turning now more to her task at hand.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:34 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 02:30 PM)
Loranna hears through her servants that Goranthir is looking for
her, and has a servant direct Goranthir to her study.
Goranthir started to bow as he entered the study, and then remembered that
Loranna didn't want him to do that anymore, and he made an awkward recovery.
"You must have heard all about our adventures in Vvardenfell," the
handsome young ranger smiled broadly. "My grandmother wants to see you to
say goodbye."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:40 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 02:34 PM)
Goranthir started to bow as he entered the study, and then
remembered that Loranna didn't want him to do that anymore, and he made an
awkward recovery.
"You must have heard all about our adventures in Vvardenfell," the
handsome young ranger smiled broadly. "My grandmother wants to see you to
say goodbye."
Loranna's face crinckles in bemusement; Goranthir was charming even when he was
being awkward. Maybe she should just accept that he's the sort to bow to a lady
...
"I've heard, yes, and I'd love to hear your own account of events
too," she says. "Tris complimented your swordsmanship and your
bravery."
"I will miss your grandmother, but we can't keep her in Ald Raathim
forever," Loranna says. "Lead the way, dear."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:42 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 02:40 PM)
I've heard, yes, and I'd love to hear your own account of
events too," she says. "Tris complimented your swordsmanship
and your bravery.
"I will miss your grandmother, but we can't keep her in Ald Raathim
forever," Loranna says. "Lead the way, dear."
Goranthir blushed at the compliment, "If I could be half as brave as Tris
..."
Before they reached the herb garden, he asked, "What does Nalion have
planned for us next? Do you know?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:45 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 01:20 PM)
Shaka entered the tavern with Isidor, his eyes adjusting to the
dimmer light. "It's usually too early in the day for us non-Nords to
be drinking, Iz," he said lightly. "But I'll gladly hoist a
couple of meads with you anyway. Just don't expect me to get wasted, it's
not my way."
"Isidor, I found out recently that there are Nord colonists outside of
town, left over from the Blue Dawn. Do you think that maybe you could
find a home there?"
"I don't wish to leave Ald Rathiaam, but I have my past to deal
with." he sighed "I'll need to see Loranna once more before I leave,
to arrange transport" With that said, he ordered a mead, and drank it in
one gulp.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 08:48 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 08:42 PM)
Goranthir blushed at the compliment, "If I could be half as
brave as Tris ..."
Before they reached the herb garden, he asked, "What does Nalion have
planned for us next? Do you know?"
"Nalion is... busy, I fear.", said a voice and then the Breton mage
appeared from another aisle. He had overheard the last sentences of
conversation between Goranthir and Loranna as he headed from the libary to his
own room. Nalion looked tired, yet he smiled.
"There might be a time soon when I have to take my leave from here for a
while.", the mage said, nodding to Goranthir and Loranna in greeting.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:51 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 02:48 PM)
"Nalion is... busy, I fear.", said a voice and then
the Breton mage appeared from another aisle. He had overheard the last sentences
of conversation between Goranthir and Loranna as he headed from the libary to
his own room. Nalion looked tired, yet he smiled.
"There might be a time soon when I have to take my leave from here for a
while.", the mage said, nodding to Goranthir and Loranna in greeting.
"I'm sorry to hear that," Goranthir frowned. "I was hoping it
was a beginning, not an end."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:52 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 02:42 PM)
Goranthir blushed at the compliment, "If I could be half as
brave as Tris ..."
Before they reached the herb garden, he asked, "What does Nalion have
planned for us next? Do you know?"
Loranna looks over at Goranthir, remembering Tris's words.
"There is something coming up soon," she says, "for which we'll
need a balanced group of warriors, about eight strong. It will be, I'm afraid,
rather combat-intensive; those who go will need to trust one another with their
very lives."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:53 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 02:48 PM)
"Nalion is... busy, I fear.", said a voice and then
the Breton mage appeared from another aisle. He had overheard the last
sentences of conversation between Goranthir and Loranna as he headed from the
libary to his own room. Nalion looked tired, yet he smiled.
"There might be a time soon when I have to take my leave from here for a
while.", the mage said, nodding to Goranthir and Loranna in greeting.
"Nalion," Loranna says, smiling. "Hello dear." She notes
Nalion's tiredness but comments only with her eyes.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:54 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 02:52 PM)
There is something coming up soon," she says,
"for which we'll need a balanced group of warriors, about eight
strong. It will be, I'm afraid, rather combat-intensive; those who go
will need to trust one another with their very lives.
Goranthir looked at Loranna carefully, trying to understand, a frown growing on
his face: "And ... I'm not ready yet? I want to be considered trustworthy,
but I know that takes time ..."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 08:58 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 08:51 PM)
I'm sorry to hear that," Goranthir frowned. "I
was hoping it was a beginning, not an end.
"I do not doubt that we will see us again, Goranthir. Right now, I am
waiting for a sign - or perhaps more than one. After that, I will have to
leave, but I hope to return in time. I cannot say more, for I do not know what
the future will bring.", Nalion answered.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 08:52 PM)
Loranna looks over at Goranthir, remembering Tris's words.
"There is something coming up soon," she says, "for which we'll
need a balanced group of warriors, about eight strong. It will be, I'm
afraid, rather combat-intensive; those who go will need to trust one another
with their very lives."
Nalion shot Loranna a glance that would mean I shall be fine, don't
worry.
"Tris did not sound very pleased on some events that took place in Dagon
Fel.", Nalion told them. "He said things were not heroic at all. He
did not go into details, though."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 02:54 PM)
Goranthir looked at Loranna carefully, trying to understand, a
frown growing on his face: "And ... I'm not ready yet? I want to be
considered trustworthy, but I know that takes time ..."
Loranna ducks a little, looking mildly embarrassed. "I probably could have
worded that better; I wasn't trying to imply that you're not trustworthy,"
she says apologetically. "Tris has already said he trusts you in front of
him any day. I just was trying to stress that the upcoming mission was a big
one - and, yes, that trust will be important."
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 02:58 PM)
"I do not doubt that we will see us again, Goranthir. Right
now, I am waiting for a sign - or perhaps more than one. After that, I will
have to leave, but I hope to return in time. I cannot say more, for I do not
know what the future will bring.", Nalion answered.
Nalion shot Loranna a glance that would mean I shall be fine, don't
worry.
"Tris did not sound very pleased on some events that took place in Dagon
Fel.", Nalion told them. "He said things were not heroic at all. He
did not go into details, though."
"I know," Loranna says. "I'll be speaking with the others later
about the rescue mission."
She goes over and embraces Nalion. "The very best of luck to you in your
efforts Nalion," she says, hugging him tightly for a moment, then letting
him go.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:14 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 03:08 PM)
Loranna ducks a little, looking mildly embarrassed.
"I probably could have worded that better; I wasn't trying to imply that
you're not trustworthy," she says apologetically. "Tris has
already said he trusts you in front of him any day. I just was trying to
stress that the upcoming mission was a big one - and, yes, that trust will be
important."
Goranthir's face brightened. "Oh. Well, I want a big mission."
To Nalion, he bowed. "Good luck with your endeavors."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:19 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 09:08 PM)
Loranna ducks a little, looking mildly embarrassed.
"I probably could have worded that better; I wasn't trying to imply that
you're not trustworthy," she says apologetically. "Tris has
already said he trusts you in front of him any day. I just was trying to
stress that the upcoming mission was a big one - and, yes, that trust will be
important."
"I know," Loranna says. "I'll be speaking with the others
later about the rescue mission."
She goes over and embraces Nalion. "The very best of luck to you in
your efforts Nalion," she says, hugging him tightly for a moment, then
letting him go.
Nalion returned Loranna's hug fondly. "I'm not gone yet, though.",
the mage chuckled.
"We all need to work together in the future, as a group, not powerful
individuals. And we will have to rely on each other."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 09:14 PM)
Goranthir's face brightened. "Oh. Well, I want a big
mission."
To Nalion, he bowed. "Good luck with your endeavors."
"Thank you, Goranthir. I believe there will be plenty of opportunity to
prove yourself. I wish you luck and sure footing and a sharp blade as
well.", the brown haired mage replied with a smiled and inclined his head.
"Where you two heading somewhere special?", Nalion asked curiously.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:21 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 03:19 PM)
Where you two heading somewhere special?
"The Queen Mother has asked to say goodbye to Loranna," Goranthir
said. "But I have already said my goodbyes."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:23 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 03:19 PM)
Nalion returned Loranna's hug fondly. "I'm not gone yet,
though.", the mage chuckled.
"We all need to work together in the future, as a group, not powerful
individuals. And we will have to rely on each other."
"Thank you, Goranthir. I believe there will be plenty of opportunity to
prove yourself. I wish you luck and sure footing and a sharp blade as
well.", the brown haired mage replied with a smiled and inclined his head.
"Where you two heading somewhere special?", Nalion asked curiously.
"We were just going to bid Her Majesty farewell; Goranthir tells me she is
leaving us," Loranna says to Nalion. "And you never know, I might not
be there to hug you when you do have to leave, so I figured I'd get it in
now," she adds, eyes twinkling.
Looking to Goranthir, Loranna says "Nalion's right - on both counts."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:30 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 03:23 PM)
Looking to Goranthir, Loranna says "Nalion's right - on
both counts."
"I should go practice some more then," Goranthir smiled. "Even
if I can't do much about luck, at least to make sure my footing is sure and
blade still sharp. By your leave."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:31 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 09:21 PM)
The Queen Mother has asked to say goodbye to
Loranna," Goranthir said. "But I have already said my goodbyes.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 09:23 PM)
"We were just going to bid Her Majesty farewell; Goranthir
tells me she is leaving us," Loranna says to Nalion. "And you
never know, I might not be there to hug you when you do have to leave, so I
figured I'd get it in now," she adds, eyes twinkling.
Looking to Goranthir, Loranna says "Nalion's right - on both counts."
"Then I won't keep you from your appointment, Loranna.", Nalion said,
then turned to Goranthir. "If you have already said you goodbyes, how
about we take a stroll to the tavern and get ourselves something to eat?"
Nalion bowed closer to Goranthir's ear. "Something with more flavour than
you get here."
The mage winked wryly. "Even if I have to leave, that doesn't mean we
shouldn't use the time to get to know each other."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:35 PM
And so the men elect to head off as the two women get
together," Loranna notes with a wry grin. "Enjoy, both of you - and I
heard that, Nalion.
Chuckling, Loranna says "We'll talk later, Goranthir; thank you again for
going to help Ahjaar. Nalion, no corrupting him - yet."
With that, Loranna turns to head into the herb garden.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:39 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 03:31 PM)
Then I won't keep you from your appointment,
Loranna.", Nalion said, then turned to Goranthir. "If you have
already said you goodbyes, how about we take a stroll to the tavern and get
ourselves something to eat?
Nalion bowed closer to Goranthir's ear. "Something with more flavour than
you get here."
The mage winked wryly. "Even if I have to leave, that doesn't mean we
shouldn't use the time to get to know each other."
The young ranger laughed. "I suppose I can practice after."
He smiled to Loranna and instinctively gave a short bow before leaving.
Barenziah, the Queen Mother, was in the garden, tracing outlines in the dirt
path with a stick. She looked up at Loranna's approach, "Hello, Lady
Loranna."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:43 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 03:39 PM)
The young ranger laughed. "I suppose I can practice
after."
He smiled to Loranna and instinctively gave a short bow before leaving.
Barenziah, the Queen Mother, was in the garden, tracing outlines in the dirt
path with a stick. She looked up at Loranna's approach, "Hello, Lady
Loranna."
Loranna smiles. "Hello Your Majesty," she says, curtesying; her eyes
glance at the patterns in the dirt.
"So the time has come to say our good-byes, for now," she says.
"Were that it need not be so."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:47 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 09:39 PM)
The young ranger laughed. "I suppose I can practice
after."
He smiled to Loranna and instinctively gave a short bow before leaving.
The mage led Goranthir down to the tavern and they took a seat near the bar. He
called a barmaid to bring him some wine and bread and asked her to bring
Goranthir whatever he wished.
"I hope you are finding your stay in Morrowind pleasant so far. It must be
very different from Summerset. It took me quite some time to accommodate with
the local customs here.", Nalion began.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:48 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 03:43 PM)
Loranna smiles. "Hello Your Majesty," she says,
curtesying; her eyes glance at the patterns in the dirt.
"So the time has come to say our good-byes, for now," she says.
"Were that it need not be so."
“I have many more miles to travel,” the Queen smiled. “And I heartily doubt
that all my meetings will be as pleasant as this one has been.”
“I was thinking about Ald Raathim’s defenses,” she said, turning to the
markings in the dirt, which Loranna could see was an outline of Ald Raathim.
“It seems to me that with all the new trade coming in to your port, you will
need warehouses and a stockade here –“ she motioned with the stick. “At your
port.”
“Your tower provides a great view of the bay, but as it is used for your study,
it is likely no one will around to see any trouble. I think it would be wise to
add another tower at the port with a warning bell, and then perhaps one on the
western border. The highest point in the foothills of the Velothi Mountains, if
you had a fifty foot tower with barracks for guards … You should have your
guards put their hands on the mirror, so they can quickly let whoever’s at the
castle know if they see anything amiss …”
The Queen looked up and laughed, “I’m sorry. Planning for the worst is a
natural instinct to me. I don’t mean to imply you don’t have plans of your own
to shore up your domain’s defenses. I just thought I could help out with plans
and finances.”
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:53 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 03:47 PM)
The mage led Goranthir down to the tavern and they took a seat
near the bar. He called a barmaid to bring him some wine and bread and asked
her to bring Goranthir whatever he wished.
"I hope you are finding your stay in Morrowind pleasant so far. It must be
very different from Summerset. It took me quite some time to accommodate with
the local customs here.", Nalion began.
"It is much different," Goranthir nodded, drinking some wine.
"Much less formal, much less organized ... All good things. You are from
High Rock?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:02 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 03:48 PM)
“I have many more miles to travel,” the Queen smiled. “And I
heartily doubt that all my meetings will be as pleasant as this one has been.”
“I was thinking about Ald Raathim’s defenses,” she said, turning to the
markings in the dirt, which Loranna could see was an outline of Ald Raathim.
“It seems to me that with all the new trade coming in to your port, you will
need warehouses and a stockade here –“ she motioned with the stick. “At your
port.”
“Your tower provides a great view of the bay, but as it is used for your study,
it is likely no one will around to see any trouble. I think it would be
wise to add another tower at the port with a warning bell, and then perhaps one
on the western border. The highest point in the foothills of the Velothi
Mountains, if you had a fifty foot tower with barracks for guards … You should
have your guards put their hands on the mirror, so they can quickly let
whoever’s at the castle know if they see anything amiss …”
The Queen looked up and laughed, “I’m sorry. Planning for the worst is a
natural instinct to me. I don’t mean to imply you don’t have plans of
your own to shore up your domain’s defenses. I just thought I could help
out with plans and finances.”
"I can imagine; even here, not everyone was wholly enthused, as we
saw," Loranna says. "May luck be with you on your journey, Your
Majesty."
Loranna looks down at the Queen's sketchings, memorizing the details.
"It's all right, Your Majesty; I always welcome additional input."
Grinning slightly sheepishly, she says "After all, I am still new to being
a noblewoman."
"I've asked Kallen to prepare a report on finances for what I had been
thinking of doing," she says. "I'll relay your suggestions to him,
and Dram."
She frowns thoughtfully at the sketches. "Hmm ..." she mutters,
thinking over scenerios in her head.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:03 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 09:53 PM)
"It is much different," Goranthir nodded,
drinking some wine. "Much less formal, much less organized ... All good
things. You are from High Rock?"
"I was born in a small village near the town of Shornhelm, yes. Almost on
the border of the Wrothgarian Mountains.", the mage's eyes grew distant
for a brief moment as he remembered his youth, and a touch of sadness, too.
"I had to leave my village in the hurry of a dark night, though, when I
was eighteen. I can say though, that the reason for my flight was resolved with
the help of many of the companions around only recently. High Rock is
beautiful, but still, things are not at ease there."
The Breton broke away a piece from his bread and began to eat, then washed it
down with wine.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:07 PM
Summary: Anya, a Wood Elf Rogue with
blonde hair and a tattoo cherry on her left cheek, is just walking around,
trying to find someone to help figure out what happened when she came to terms
with her long dead sister.
----
Where is everybody? she wondered. Anya walked down the halls, still more
than confused, she stepped out onto the street into town. I need a drink.
Anya forgot she was still wearing the plain, white gown and was excited as a
slight breeze blew by, her blonde hair, normally tied in a bun, flowing in the
wind. She pulled her arms across her chest and continued to the tavern,
shrugging it off.
As she entered the tavern, she noticed a slightly familar face, "Nalion? I
don't see you much, your usually off doing your magey thing. And is the cute
knight people are saying we've picked up to keep?"
She sat dow in the booth with the two, facing Nalion.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:10 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 04:02 PM)
I've asked Kallen to prepare a report on finances for what
I had been thinking of doing," she says. "I'll relay your
suggestions to him, and Dram.
She frowns thoughtfully at the sketches. "Hmm ..." she mutters,
thinking over scenerios in her head.
"My men are loading up my barge now, but they're also removing some dead
weight. Gold is so heavy, but I think your treasury can support it. If you
already have more than enough to put up defenses, use it for decoration,"
Barenziah idly touched the area of the map where the port was indicated.
"Merchants always appreciate little signs of opulence. Maybe a couple
statues welcoming them into the port ..."
Barenziah laughed at herself. "As you see fit, my dear."
She embraced Loranna. "Thank you, my dear, for me, for my kingdom, and for
taking in my grandson. We spoke, and he understands that though you and your
friends have given him this opportunity, the rest is up to him to prove."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:16 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 04:07 PM)
As she entered the tavern, she noticed a slightly familar face,
"Nalion? I don't see you much, your usually off doing your magey thing.
And is the cute knight people are saying we've picked up to keep?"
She sat dow in the booth with the two, facing Nalion.
Shaka saw the group from across the tavern. Anya looked as well as could be
expected; strange to see her without her quilted and Glass armor, but she also
looked beautiful.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:16 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 04:07 PM)
I was born in a small village near the town of Shornhelm,
yes. Almost on the border of the Wrothgarian Mountains.", the mage's eyes
grew distant for a brief moment as he remembered his youth, and a touch of
sadness, too. "I had to leave my village in the hurry of a dark night,
though, when I was eighteen. I can say though, that the reason for my flight
was resolved with the help of many of the companions around only recently. High
Rock is beautiful, but still, things are not at ease there.
"I have never been to High Rock," Goranthir said. "My mother
left there long before I was born. She does not remember it so fondly, but I
think that was more about the court of Wayrest ... She does say it was
beautiful."
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 04:07 PM)
As she entered the tavern, she noticed a slightly familar face,
"Nalion? I don't see you much, your usually off doing your magey thing.
And is the cute knight people are saying we've picked up to keep?"
Goranthir blushed furious, but recovered. "I'm really more of ranger than
a knight, but ..."
"Cute"? He thought to himself.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:19 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 04:10 PM)
My men are loading up my barge now, but they're also
removing some dead weight. Gold is so heavy, but I think your treasury
can support it. If you already have more than enough to put up defenses,
use it for decoration," Barenziah idly touched the area of the map where
the port was indicated. "Merchants always appreciate little signs of
opulence. Maybe a couple statues welcoming them into the port ...
Barenziah laughed at herself. "As you see fit, my dear."
She embraced Loranna. "Thank you, my dear, for me, for my kingdom, and for
taking in my grandson. We spoke, and he understands that though you and
your friends have given him this opportunity, the rest is up to him to
prove."
Loranna embraces Barenziah back, saying "Thank you, Your Majesty; we'll
make Ald Raathim a credit to House and kingdom, your grandson at our side. I'm
sure he'll prove himself a great hero."
She sighs. "Take care Your Majesty; Nine protect you."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:20 PM
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having trouble sleeping. There were annoying voices arguing in her head.
Irritated, she took the off her head and slept.
Marein: Oy! Put the crown back on! I can't see, I can't hear!
Shai: She can't hear you, idiot.
Diamond awoke later and did put the crown back on - as long as she was not
trying to sleep, she enjoyed talking to Shai and Marein...or so she had for the
brief period she had used the object.
Marein: You know what I'm craving right now? A drink. Maybe a gamble
Diamond: Well, I feel like painting...
Shai: Blasted royalty with their blasted pastimes...
Diamond: Hmm, actually, a drink doesn't sound too bad.
Marein: Ha! It worked!
So Marein took the trio down to the tavern, where he found Nalion deep in
conversation with a girl he didn't recognize and a regal-looking Dunmer.
"Nalion!" He exclaimed through Diamond's mouth.
Diamond: Hey! Don't do that!
Marein: Aww, please?
Diamond had no idea who Nalion was.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:21 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 04:19 PM)
Loranna embraces Barenziah back, saying "Thank you, Your
Majesty; we'll make Ald Raathim a credit to House and kingdom, your grandson at
our side. I'm sure he'll prove himself a great hero."
She sighs. "Take care Your Majesty; Nine protect you."
Loranna notices during the embrace that Barenziah carried a rose in her hand.
One that clearly did not come from the garden at Daruhn.
"Your Majesty," said the captain of the royal guards. "Sorry to
intrude, but your barge is ready to sail."
Barenziah kissed Loranna's cheek, and followed her captain to the port.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:28 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 04:21 PM)
Loranna notices during the embrace that Barenziah carried a rose
in her hand. One that clearly did not come from the garden at Daruhn.
"Your Majesty," said the captain of the royal guards. "Sorry to
intrude, but your barge is ready to sail."
Barenziah kissed Loranna's cheek, and followed her captain to the port.
Loranna watches Barenziah leave, thinking to herself So, that's what Tris
was up to ... with a bit of a grin.
There was so much to do; she needed to talk with Kallen about Ald Raathim's
sudden increase in fortunes, make plans for how to put it to best use. She
needed to find the others to start laying the groundwork for Allie's plans;
Tris was right, they had a lot of work to do before the time came ...
She is stunning, and beutiful, Loranna thinks to herself, touching her
cheek. ... She'd probably eat me alive though, but I don't think I'd mind.
... Okay; I have sex on the mind a bit too much today; let's go talk to Kallen
Lor, Loranna tells herself, heading out.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 10:16 PM)
I have never been to High Rock," Goranthir said.
"My mother left there long before I was born. She does not remember
it so fondly, but I think that was more about the court of Wayrest ... She does
say it was beautiful.
Goranthir blushed furious, but recovered. "I'm really more of ranger than
a knight, but ..."
"Cute"? He thought to himself.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 10:07 PM)
As she entered the tavern, she noticed a slightly familar face,
"Nalion? I don't see you much, your usually off doing your magey thing.
And is the cute knight people are saying we've picked up to keep?"
She sat dow in the booth with the two, facing Nalion.
"Anya! Good to see you again!", Nalion greeted her with a relieved
smile. "I have heard about what happened to you. Are you feeling
well?"
Lifting his open palm to point to point at Goranthir, he began to introduce
them. "Anya, please meet Goranthir, one of our newest companions.
Goranthir, this is Anya."
He did not bother with titles, this should be a group and not a meeting full of
formalities.
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 10:20 PM)
So Marein took the trio down to the tavern, where he found
Nalion deep in conversation with a girl he didn't recognize and a regal-looking
Dunmer.
"Nalion!" He exclaimed through Diamond's mouth.
Diamond: Hey! Don't do that!
Marein: Aww, please?
Diamond had no idea who Nalion was.
Nalion's eyebrow shot up as he spotted a woman completely unknown to him
speaking his name. His face took on a surprised look.
"Yes, I am Nalion, uhm, do we know each other?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:35 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 12:29 PM)
Nalion's eyebrow shot up as he spotted a woman completely
unknown to him speaking his name. His face took on a surprised look.
"Yes am Nalion, uhm, do we know each other?"
Diamond winced. "No! No, you don't know me, and, I don't know you! It must
have been...someone else, I'm sorry...so, uh, what's your name? I'm Diamond,
from Moonguard."
She was aware of how lame and suspicious she sounded, but it seemed more
practical than explaining about Marein Nightscar's failed plots and voices in
her head, at least for now.
Marein: FAILED PLOTS????
Diamond: Shut up! These people don't even know anything about me, mind if I try
to show them a personality?
She waited for Nalion to say something, hoping he bought it.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:36 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 02:16 PM)
Goranthir blushed furious, but recovered. "I'm really more
of ranger than a knight, but ..."
"Cute"? He thought to himself.
"The life of a ranger is much more interesting than a simple knight, I
should know," She almost giggled at his blush but kept in check, not
wanting to further embaress that lad, "I enjoy it at least."
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 02:29 PM)
Anya! Good to see you again!", Nalion greeted her
with a relieved smile. "I have heard about what happened to you. Are you
feeling well?
Lifting his open palm to point to point at Goranthir, he began to introduce
them. "Anya, please meet Goranthir, one of our newest companions.
Goranthir, this is Anya."
He did not bother with titles, this should be a group and not a meeting full of
formalities.
"As well... as to be expected, this isn't something to change overnight,
though I've finally found peace and reconciliation with her. You're looking a
little tired yourself though." She looked at Goranthir with a small smile,
"Goranthir is it? I remember seeing you with the Queen Mother. Struck me
as a shy lad then."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:37 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 04:29 PM)
Lifting his open palm to point to point at Goranthir, he began
to introduce them. "Anya, please meet Goranthir, one of our newest
companions. Goranthir, this is Anya."
"Yes, we met at breakfast a couple days ago at the castle," Goranthir
smiled, and then was distracted by Nalion's conversation with the stranger. His
fingers touched the handle of his dai-katana. Was this trouble?
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:44 PM
Furious, Diamond tore the crown off of her head once more. She
certainly owed Nightscar the favor, but he was ruining everything. He was, as
far as she knew, off studying enchantments somewhere. He didn't need to keep an
eye on all this.
The voices did not stop. Naturally. She was still holding it. Dropping the
thing on the floor, though, would look ridiculous.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:45 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 04:35 PM)
Diamond winced. "No! No, you don't know me, and, I don't
know you! It must have been...someone else, I'm sorry...so, uh, what's your
name? I'm Diamond, from Moonguard."
She was aware of how lame and suspicious she sounded, but it seemed more
practical than explaining about Marein Nightscar's failed plots and voices in
her head, at least for now.
Marein: FAILED PLOTS????
Diamond: Shut up! These people don't even know anything about me, mind if I try
to show them a personality?
She waited for Nalion to say something, hoping he bought it.
Isidor was looking rufely at Shaka and thinking "You lucky bastard",
when a small Nord woman addresed Nalion. "Diamond? Odd name" he said,
at no one in particular.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:46 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 10:37 PM)
"Yes, we met at breakfast a couple days ago at the
castle," Goranthir smiled, and then was distracted by Nalion's
conversation with the stranger. His fingers touched the handle of his
dai-katana. Was this trouble?
Noticing that Goranthir tightened and touched his blade, Nalion shot a quick
glance at him and touched his shoulder slightly.
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 10:35 PM)
Diamond winced. "No! No, you don't know me, and, I don't
know you! It must have been...someone else, I'm sorry...so, uh, what's your
name? I'm Diamond, from Moonguard."
She was aware of how lame and suspicious she sounded, but it seemed more
practical than explaining about Marein Nightscar's failed plots and voices in
her head, at least for now.
Marein: FAILED PLOTS????
Diamond: Shut up! These people don't even know anything about me, mind if I try
to show them a personality?
She waited for Nalion to say something, hoping he bought it.
Nalion's eyes narrowed suspiciously, yet he answered with a calm voice, trying
to keep things civil.
"I do not know you, but I clearly heard you speaking my name, Sera. In a
way that leads me to the conclusion that you know me. From where do you know
me, if I may ask?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:57 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 12:46 PM)
Noticing that Goranthir tightened and touched his blade, Nalion
shot a quick glance at him and touched his shoulder slightly.
Nalion's eyes narrowed suspiciously, yet he answered with a calm voice and
trying to keep things civil.
"I do not know you, but I clearly heard you speaking my name, Sera. In a
way that leads me to the conclusion that you know me. From where do you know
me, if I may ask?"
Marein: You are SUCH a bad liar. Let me handle this, will you?
Diamond: All right...
Diamond's manner suddenly became more assured, far less the shy, slightly
afraid and withdrawn girl she had been only a moment before.
"I'm terribly sorry, serjo. I just didn't want to appear suspicious, but
I've obviously failed at that already. I'm new in town, see? I was just looking
for some people to talk to, to try and fit in, and I heard your name on the way
over. A thousand apologies."
She extended her hand.
Diamond: And now, I look like a complete pushover. I don't appreciate this.
Marein: You know, I could stop you from dropping the crown if I wanted to - so
don't threaten it.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 12:45 PM)
Isidor was looking rufely at Shaka and thinking "You lucky
bastard", when a small Nord woman addresed Nalion. "Diamond? Odd
name" he said, at no one in particular.
Diamond gave Isidor an acknowledging glance, but focused on Nalion and the
knight with the sword.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:57 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 04:46 PM)
Noticing that Goranthir tightened and touched his blade, Nalion
shot a quick glance at him and touched his shoulder slightly.
Goranthir looked at Nalion and nodded. He turned his attention back to Anya,
but still his fingers were near the grip of his sword, and he watched the
situation through the corners of his eyes.
"I'm not so shy really," he smiled. "Would you care for some
wine?"
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 04:57 PM)
Diamond gave Isidor an acknowledging glance, but focused on
Nalion and the knight with the sword.
"Goranthir," he said for introduction. He had almost said "Of
Firsthold," but he stopped himself short.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 04:57 PM)
Diamond gave Isidor an acknowledging glance, but focused on
Nalion and the knight with the sword.
Isidor sighed, and took another swig of mead. Pretty boy he muttered....
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 10:57 PM)
Goranthir looked at Nalion and nodded. He turned his
attention back to Anya, but still his fingers were near the grip of his sword,
and he watched the situation through the corners of his eyes.
"I'm not so shy really," he smiled. "Would you care for some
wine?"
"Goranthir," he said for introduction. He had almost said "Of
Firsthold," but he stopped himself short.
"I don't think there is immediate danger, Goranthir. Rest easy.",
Nalion said, looking at the Dunmer for a brief moment.
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 10:57 PM)
Marein: You are SUCH a bad liar. Let me handle this, will you?
Diamond: All right...
Diamond's manner suddenly became more assured, far less the shy, slightly
afraid and withdrawn girl she had been only a moment before.
"I'm terribly sorry, serjo. I just didn't want to appear suspicious, but
I've obviously failed at that already. I'm new in town, see? I was just looking
for some people to talk to, to try and fit in, and I heard your name on the way
over. A thousand apologies."
She extended her hand.
Diamond: And now, I look like a complete pushover. I don't appreciate this.
Marein: You know, I could stop you from taking off the crown if I wanted to -
so don't threaten it.
Diamond gave Isidor an acknowledging glance, but focused on Nalion and the
knight with the sword.
Nalions gaze studied the Nord - she was rather small for one of this race -
from head to boots, then his gaze rested on the crown in her hand. Where had he
seen this thing before. It seemed familiar.
In a vault in the dark or at a pulsing pillar, or both?
"Marein's crown!", he exclaimed, then brought himself under control.
Ignoring Diamond's outstretched hand, he motioned her to take a seat across the
table. "This crown belonged to Marein Night-Scar, a companion in the
Vaults of Gemin and at Hogithum. I think an explanation is in order.", he
explained and his voice sounded as if he would tolerate no excuses.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:09 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 02:57 PM)
Goranthir looked at Nalion and nodded. He turned his
attention back to Anya, but still his fingers were near the grip of his sword,
and he watched the situation through the corners of his eyes.
"I'm not so shy really," he smiled. "Would you care for some
wine?"
"Goranthir," he said for introduction. He had almost said "Of
Firsthold," but he stopped himself short.
"I supposed first impressions aren't always the best to go by then. I
would love some wine though, I've had a rough couple of days." "So
what exactly brought you to be here? I've heard you can handle yourself in a
fight, but not much more."
Anya turned to the latest newcomer too, "Anya, it's interesting to meet
you."
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 03:08 PM)
Nalions gaze studied the Nord - she was rather small for one of
this race - from head to boots, then his gaze rested on the crown in her hand.
Where had he seen this thing before. It seemed familiar.
In a vault in the dark or at a pulsing pillar, or both?
"Marein's crown!", he exclaimed, then brought himself under control.
Ignoring Diamond's outstretched hand, he motioned her to take a seat across the
table. "This crown belonged to Marein Night-Scar, a companion in the
Vaults of Gemin and at Hogithum. I think an explanation is in order.", he
explained and his voice sounded as if he would tolerate no excuses.
Anya turned to Nalion when his voiced raised slightly in exclamatio, cutting
further conversation short for the moment. "Marein? Who was Marein,
Nalion? I still don't know of all who fought back then."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:13 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 12:57 PM)
Goranthir looked at Nalion and nodded. He turned his
attention back to Anya, but still his fingers were near the grip of his sword,
and he watched the situation through the corners of his eyes.
"I'm not so shy really," he smiled. "Would you care for some
wine?"
"Goranthir," he said for introduction. He had almost said "Of
Firsthold," but he stopped himself short.
Diamond hesitated. Was this a gesture of friendship?
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 01:08 PM)
"I don't think there is immediate danger, Goranthir. Rest
easy.", Nalion said, looking at the Dunmer for a brief moment.
Nalions gaze studied the Nord - she was rather small for one of this race -
from head to boots, then his gaze rested on the crown in her hand. Where had he
seen this thing before. It seemed familiar.
In a vault in the dark or at a pulsing pillar, or both?
"Marein's crown!", he exclaimed, then brought himself under control.
Ignoring Diamond's outstretched hand, he motioned her to take a seat across the
table. "This crown belonged to Marein Night-Scar, a companion in the
Vaults of Gemin and at Hogithum. I think an explanation is in order.", he
explained and his voice sounded as if he would tolerate no excuses.
Marein: Damn! Diamond, we have to tell him...
Still appearing confident, Diamond took Goranthir's hand briefly, smiled
apologetically for ignoring the large Nord, and said, "Diamond, pleased to
meet you. Nalion," she lowered her voice, "You're right. Can I talk
to you outside?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:21 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 11:09 PM)
I supposed first impressions aren't always the best to go
by then. I would love some wine though, I've had a rough couple of days."
"So what exactly brought you to be here? I've heard you can handle
yourself in a fight, but not much more.
Anya turned to the latest newcomer too, "Anya, it's interesting to meet
you."
Anya turned to Nalion when his voiced raised slightly in exclamatio, cutting
further conversation short for the moment. "Marein? Who was Marein,
Nalion? I still don't know of all who fought back then."
"Marein was a Bosmeri companion who fought with us in the vaults of Gemin.
He also was present at Hogithum.", Nalion explained to Anya, Goranthir and
Isidor rather shortly. "But perhaps Diamond here can tell us a story about
him, too?"
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 11:13 PM)
Diamond hesitated. Was this a gesture of friendship?
Marein: Damn! Diamond, we have to tell him...
Still appearing confident, Diamond took Goranthir's hand briefly, smiled
apologetically for ignoring the large Nord, and said, "Diamond, pleased to
meet you. Nalion," she lowered her voice, "You're right. Can I talk
to you outside?"
"I'd rather spend time to finish my drink here in the tavern. After all,
here are my companions. And perhaps there is a story worth to be told here? I
would like to hear how you came into possession of this crown, Diamond, and
perhaps, you can tell us more about Marein. He has vanished after
Hogithum."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:23 PM
Goranthir raised an eyebrow, and looked to Nalion at Diamond's
suggestion that they meet outside.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 05:09 PM)
I supposed first impressions aren't always the best to go
by then. I would love some wine though, I've had a rough couple of days."
"So what exactly brought you to be here? I've heard you can handle
yourself in a fight, but not much more.
"You heard that, did you?" Goranthir grinned, very pleased, and
called for wine. "Tell me about your rough days. I hope they are behind
you now."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:28 PM
Shaka watched Goranthir and Anya with dismay. He couldn't bring
himself to dislike the mer, who was too competent and unpretentious to resent;
but Goranthir was closer to Anya's age, in addition to everything else.
He felt like handing Thom's longknife to Isidor and telling him to "Pith
me like a frog, put me out of my misery, kid," but restrained himself.
Anya owed him nothing, and he still had an obligation to Loranna and her
people. " ' Duty is heavier than a mountain; death, lighter than a
feather,' " he repeated to himself mentally, but it only helped a little.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:33 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 01:21 PM)
Marein was a Bosmeri companion who fought with us in the
vaults of Gemin. He also was present at Hogithum.", Nalion explained to
Anya, Goranthir and Isidor rather shortly. "But perhaps Diamond here can
tell us a story about him, too?
"I'd rather spend time to finish my drink here in the tavern. After all,
here are my companions. And perhaps there is a story worth to be told here? I
would like to hear how you came into possession of this crown, Diamond, and
perhaps, you can tell us more about Marein. He has vanished after
Hogithum."
Clearing her throat, Diamond lowered her voice conspiratorially. "Nalion.
I am what's happened to him." Cracking a wry grin, Diamond waved the crown
in her hand. "See this? I went into the caves near here to research its
more advanced properties, and, well, this is what came of me."
Diamond: You LIED to him?
Marein: I did not! I'm hurt! I showed him the crown, I told him that this was
all that was left of me. Perfectly true. Would you rather I told him that you
were a runaway who allowed me to partially take over your body? Think he'd
trust you THEN?
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:34 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 03:23 PM)
Goranthir raised an eyebrow, and looked to Nalion at Diamond's
suggestion that they meet outside.
"You heard that, did you?" Goranthir grinned, very pleased, and
called for wine. "Tell me about your rough days. I hope they are
behind you now."
"I would also doubt you'd be here if you weren't compitent, Goran."
Anya smiled, "My rough days? Now there is a pity story if I've ever heard
one. Only if you promise to tell me about yourself, and what you think your
good at as well."
Settling back, she pulled on the memories again, midly suprised and very happy
that they didn't torment her, they simply just were now. "Have you ever
been a slave? Hah, never mind, don't answer that. Suffice to say it's enough to
mar anyone, especially young girls, if you understand. Apperently it was enough
to changed my sister gravely, even after death, as well."
"She ended up blaming me for actions I had no control over. And sought to
punish me for it, ironically it was actions brought on by a few of the
companions we now travel with that allowed her to do that, after so many years
of death. I ended up confronting her with the help of them too, and was able to
come to some understanding with her."
"I'm just looking to press onward now, and make a new life for the second
time. Now, do explain something about yourself as well. You can't be much older
than me, and yet her you are, you must be able to handle yourself."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:35 PM
Isidor finished his mead, dropped down some gold, and walked out
of the tavern. Maybe another swim would do the trick.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:39 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 11:33 PM)
Clearing her throat, Diamond lowered her voice conspiratorially.
"Nalion. I am what's happened to him." Cracking a wry grin, Diamond
waved the crown in her hand. "See this? I went into the caves near here to
research its more advanced properties, and, well, this is what came of
me."
"So you found the crown in a cave? And he gave it to you?", Nalion
asked, still suspicious.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:42 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 01:39 PM)
"So you found the crown in a cave? And he gave it to
you?", Nalion asked, still suspicious.
Diamond raised an eyebrow. "I don't recall saying that, no. After
Hogithum, I, the speaker, Marein Nightscar, went into a cave, with my crown.
Then I messed up an experiment. "
Shai: Choosing your words carefully, I see.
Marein: I don't want to lie...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:42 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 05:34 PM)
I'm just looking to press onward now, and make a new life
for the second time. Now, do explain something about yourself as well. You
can't be much older than me, and yet her you are, you must be able to handle
yourself.
"I'm also moving onward to a new life," Goranthir smiled, pouring
glasses of wine all around. "Or maybe starting a life is the right word.
Of course, I grew up in a royal court, and though I would never compare it to
slavery, it wasn't very free either. I look forward to the open road and
adventure."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:47 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 05:42 PM)
I'm also moving onward to a new life," Goranthir
smiled, pouring glasses of wine all around. "Or maybe starting a life is
the right word. Of course, I grew up in a royal court, and though I would
never compare it to slavery, it wasn't very free either. I look forward
to the open road and adventure.
Shaka walked over to Anya and Goranthir's table. "It's good to see you
both. All right to join you?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 11:42 PM)
I'm also moving onward to a new life," Goranthir
smiled, pouring glasses of wine all around. "Or maybe starting a life is
the right word. Of course, I grew up in a royal court, and though I would
never compare it to slavery, it wasn't very free either. I look forward
to the open road and adventure.
"Thank you, Goranthir!", Nalion said, lifting his refilled glass
towards him and taking a sip.
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 11:42 PM)
Diamond raised an eyebrow. "I don't recall saying that, no.
After Hogithum, I, the speaker, Marein Nightscar, went into a cave, with my
crown. Then I messed up an experiment. "
"So you are Marein? And what experiment?", Nalion asked, his
eyes widening in surprise and disbelief.
"Tell me then, at the pillar-pulse of dawn, eight took up their mantles.
Who was Marein Night-Scar?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:51 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 05:47 PM)
Shaka walked over to Anya and Goranthir's table.
"It's good to see you both. All right to join you?"
"Of course, please, have some wine," Goranthir said. "We're
hearing a story that is ... very strange, at least to my ears."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:53 PM
Diamond: What? What is he talking about?
Shai: Relax:
Marein: I've got this...
Diamond smiled. "I can answer that. He took the mantle of Zenithar. In any
case, the experiment in question was an attempt to put myself in two places at
once. Instead, I ended up looking like a girl. That's what you get for dealing
with magic improperly...If you need to know, you were there too, as Julianos if
I recall? Loranna (yes, I know Loranna) was Dibella. Who else?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:56 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 03:42 PM)
I'm also moving onward to a new life," Goranthir
smiled, pouring glasses of wine all around. "Or maybe starting a life is
the right word. Of course, I grew up in a royal court, and though I would
never compare it to slavery, it wasn't very free either. I look forward
to the open road and adventure.
"Be careful what you wish for. The open road isn't as glamorous as some
would have it. To many bad people with more power than you'll ever have."
Anya sounded as if she thinking outloud more than talking to Goranthir,
realizing she was in a revery, she adressed Goranthir, "Oh, don't worry
too much, you'll learn quick, you'll have too. And you're surrounded by more
than capable people who'll help you."
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 03:47 PM)
Shaka walked over to Anya and Goranthir's table.
"It's good to see you both. All right to join you?"
"Shaka! Where were you this morning, I half expected to wake up with you
watching over me." Looking down nervously, "Do you think we could
find some time to talk in private later on in the day? There's some questions I
have about last night and more."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 05:53 PM)
Diamond smiled. "I can answer that. He took the mantle of
Zenithar. In any case, the experiment in question was an attempt to put myself
in two places at once. Instead, I ended up looking like a girl. That's what you
get for dealing with magic improperly...If you need to know, you were there too,
as Julianos if I recall? Loranna (yes, I know Loranna) was Dibella. Who
else?"
Goranthir stared at Diamond and Nalion. "Maybe no more wine for me ... How
do you mantle a ... God?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 05:56 PM)
Shaka! Where were you this morning, I half expected to
wake up with you watching over me." Looking down nervously, "Do you
think we could find some time to talk in private later on in the day? There's
some questions I have about last night and more.
"I would like that, Anya," Shaka said earnestly. "I'm sorry that
I wasn't around sooner. Isidor caught me for a talk, or else my next stop would
have been to talk with you."
He glanced at Goranthir. "Thanks again for your help with the wall. Since
you had to endure the smell of limewash, I should have stuck it out with you .
. . Sorry. But I heard you've aquitted yourself well lately."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:04 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 06:02 PM)
He glanced at Goranthir. "Thanks again for your help
with the wall. Since you had to endure the smell of limewash, I should
have stuck it out with you . . . Sorry. But I heard you've aquitted
yourself well lately."
Goranthir turned to Shaka and winked. "Thank you. I also clean
windows."
He turned back to hear from Nalion and Diamond.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:05 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 11:53 PM)
Diamond: What? What is he talking about?
Shai: Relax:
Marein: I've got this...
Diamond smiled. "I can answer that. He took the mantle of Zenithar. In any
case, the experiment in question was an attempt to put myself in two places at
once. Instead, I ended up looking like a girl. That's what you get for dealing
with magic improperly...If you need to know, you were there too, as Julianos if
I recall? Loranna (yes, I know Loranna) was Dibella. Who else?"
"I don't need no more. I have to get used to this. How the heck did
you do that, Marein?", Nalion replied, moving his fingers through
his hair and shaking his head, then he looked at the girl who just stated that
she was Marein. The suspicion in his eyes was gone.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 11:56 PM)
Be careful what you wish for. The open road isn't as
glamorous as some would have it. To many bad people with more power than you'll
ever have." Anya sounded as if she thinking outloud more than talking to
Goranthir, realizing wsh was in a revery, she adressed Goranthir,
"Oh, don't worry too much, you'll learn quick, you'll have too. And you're
surrounded by more than capable people who'll help you.
"People who are special seem to gather around Loranna, yes.",
answered Nalion, who had paid half attention to what was said between Goranthir
and Anya. "Yet however special these people are, we need to learn to know
and trust each other. Speaking of which: This is Diamond and she has tight
connections to Marein Night-Scar, whom I mentioned before. It's strange to
voice it, but she is Marein Night-Scar. The young Dunmer here at my side
is Goranthir, our Bosmeri archer is Anya and this is Shaka."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 11:58 PM)
Goranthir stared at Diamond and Nalion. "Maybe no more wine
for me ... How do you mantle a ... God?"
Nalion looked slightly embarrassed. He did not truly like to speak about it,
but it was not a secret either.
"By fate, perhaps. Walk like them until they walk like you.", Nalion
finally said. "I'm sorry..."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:06 AM
Isidor sat on the bluff, his head in his hands. Why am I
here? he thought. Why should I burden these good people with my company? I
can't think that I'm contributing at all. They don't need me as a warrior,
they've got Tris, Garonthir, and Ash. Would anyone even notice, if I left? No,
they'd just go about their business, like nothing had happened. A tear came
down from his eye, resting on his cheek.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:09 AM
Kratos the Ordinator walked down the steps to the tavern
clutching a book in his hands, he noticed Nalion and walked to where he and his
party were seated, he dropped the book on the table, "The Horror of Castle
Xyr." "Only book i've read beside Temple script."
He looked around and then spoke again, "Have you seen my helm
anywhere?" noticing that everyone was staring at him again.
Posted by: Tri Today, 12:11 AM
Diamond's demeanor abruptly became nervous and small again, but
she held out her hand to greet each of the people present, still no wiser about
who Nalion actually was. Then she got a room in the tavern and left the others.
Marein: I think I should handle things for the next few days. You lie low, keep
your eyes open, try to figure out who's who and what's what.
Diamond: Yea, I want to avoid future incidents like this.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:17 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 06:11 PM)
Diamond's demeanor abruptly became nervous and small again, but
she held out her hand to greet each of the people present, still no wiser about
who Nalion actually was. Then she left for the castle again.
On Diamonds departure, Goranthil also rose. "It was good sharing wine with
you, my new friends, but I should go and practice."
With a smile, the young Dunmer ranger left the tavern.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 06:05 PM)
Nalion looked slightly embarrassed. He did not truly like to
speak about it, but it was not a secret either.
"By fate, perhaps. Walk like them until they walk like you.", Nalion
finally said. "I'm sorry..."
"I'm still learning about it myself, Goranthir," said Shaka, smiling
to the young dunmer. "I know how it feels to try catching up with
legends."
He took Anya's hand for a moment, his eyes questioning whether this was
permitted. "I'd like to talk soon. I want to tell you how the summoning
ended, and what you missed."
Lastly, he glanced at Nalion. "I'm good at the body language of a couple
of races, Nalion. I didn't know your friends like Marein, but be careful with
Diamond. She's hiding something -- acting like one mentally ill with several
personalities, almost, but more than just one who's changed his gender, I
sense."
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 06:06 PM)
Isidor sat on the bluff, his head in his hands. Why am I
here? he thought. Why should I burden these good people with my company? I
can't think that I'm contributing at all. They don't need me as a warrior,
they've got Tris, Garonthir, and Ash. Would anyone even notice, if I left? No,
they'd just go about their business, like nothing had happened. A tear came
down from his eye, resting on his cheek.
Reichi came up behind Isidor silently, seeing the Nord's head in his hands he
raised a silver-white eyebrow. "You okay Isidor?" he asked.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 12:17 AM)
On Diamonds departure, Goranthil also rose. "It was good
sharing wine with you, my new friends, but I should go and practice."
With a smile, the young Dunmer ranger left the tavern.
"Good bye, Goranthir. It was nice talking to you. Grace us with your
presence again when you are done with your training!", Nalion replied,
hoping that the words spoken previously had not disquieted the young Dunmer.
Then, Nalion turned towards the Ordinator. "I hope you are rested and
well?", he asked and offered him a glass of wine. "That one's on me,
and don't bother with the helm, it's better to speak with a face than with an
unmoving mask."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:23 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 06:06 PM)
Isidor sat on the bluff, his head in his hands. Why am I
here? he thought. Why should I burden these good people with my company? I
can't think that I'm contributing at all. They don't need me as a warrior,
they've got Tris, Garonthir, and Ash. Would anyone even notice, if I left? No,
they'd just go about their business, like nothing had happened. A tear came
down from his eye, resting on his cheek.
There was sound of several loud footsteps behind him. Goranthir, followed by
three large guar.
"Sorry to disturb you, Isidor," said Goranthir. "I was going to
spar a bit with these guys. Friendly thing, of course ... Want me to find
somewhere else to go?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 03:23 PM)
"Good bye, Goranthir. It was nice talking to you. Grace us
with your presence again when you are done with your training!", Nalion
replied, hoping that the words spoken previously had not disquieted the young
Dunmer.
Then, Nalion turned towards the Ordinator. "I hope you are rested and
well?", he asked and offered him a glass of wine. "That one's on me,
and don't bother with the helm, it's better to speak with a face than with an
unmoving mask."
Kratos excepted the wine and downed it in a single gulp, "Although i do
agree with what you say i would still like to keep my armor a full set."
He sat down and noticed Nalion's robes, "You're a sorcerer then?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 06:23 PM)
There was sound of several loud footsteps behind him.
Goranthir, followed by three large guar.
"Sorry to disturb you, Isidor," said Goranthir. "I was going to
spar a bit with these guys. Friendly thing, of course ... Want me to find
somewhere else to go?"
Seeing Reichi was there too, Goranthir gave a laugh, "I can take a hint.
See you later."
The Dunmer ranger and the guar wandered off to lesser busy areas to play fight.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 04:20 PM)
I'm still learning about it myself, Goranthir," said
Shaka, smiling to the young dunmer. "I know how it feels to try
catching up with legends.
He took Anya's hand for a moment, his eyes questioning whether this was
permitted. "I'd like to talk soon. I want to tell you how the
summoning ended, and what you missed."
Lastly, he glanced at Nalion. "I'm good at the body language of a
couple of races, Nalion. I didn't know your friends like Marein, but be
careful with Diamond. She's hiding something -- acting like one mentally
ill with several personalities, almost, but more than just one who's changed
his gender, I sense."
Anya had to force herself to resist the urge to pull her hand back. Even after
all these years, and despite not having any haunting images, close and intimate
contact still frightened her. But she didn't want to drive Shaka away again. He
was the only one that looked after me all this time, day in and day out, I
couldn't do that to him again.
"What was that about anyway, I haven't seen anyone change demeanor like
that so many times. How many new people will I meet, who is this person with
such pretty, Ordinator armor?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 06:22 PM)
Reichi came up behind Isidor silently, seeing the Nord's head in
his hands he raised a silver-white eyebrow. "You okay Isidor?" he
asked.
Isidor turned around and said "No...no, just, um, looking at the *sniff*
water. Beautiful...water."
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 06:31 PM)
Isidor turned around and said "No...no, just, um, looking
at the *sniff* water. Beautiful...water."
Reichi gave a small wave to Goranthir as he left, before turning back to
Isisdor. "Must be very beautiful to bring one like you to tears,"
Reichi said, with a smirk. "What's wrong?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 12:20 AM)
I'm still learning about it myself, Goranthir," said
Shaka, smiling to the young dunmer. "I know how it feels to try catching
up with legends.
He took Anya's hand for a moment, his eyes questioning whether this was
permitted. "I'd like to talk soon. I want to tell you how the
summoning ended, and what you missed."
Lastly, he glanced at Nalion. "I'm good at the body language of a
couple of races, Nalion. I didn't know your friends like Marein, but be
careful with Diamond. She's hiding something -- acting like one mentally
ill with several personalities, almost, but more than just one who's changed
his gender, I sense."
"Thank you for the advice, Shaka. Maybe you see more than I do. She knows
what happened, though.", Nalion replied, shooting a glance to the
Ordinator.
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 8 2005, 12:27 AM)
Kratos excepted the wine and downed it in a single gulp,
"Although i do agree with what you say i would still like to keep my armor
a full set."
He sat down and noticed Nalion's robes, "You're a sorcerer then?"
"As you wish then.", Nalion answered to the man in Indoril amour.
"Mage, wizard, sorcerer, yes, one could call this my profession. What
about you? After Azura took over and then expelled you, what happened to
you?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 03:30 PM)
Anya had to force herself to resist the urge to pull her hand
back. Even after all these years, and despite not having any haunting images,
close and intimate contact still frightened her. But she didn't want to drive
Shaka away again. He was the only one that looked after me all this time,
day in and day out, I couldn't do that to him again.
"What was that about anyway, I haven't seen anyone change demeanor like
that so many times. How many new people will I meet, who is this person with
such pretty, Ordinator armor?"
Kratos turned to the woman staring at him and said, "Who is this woodelf I
see watching me?" He noticed she was in a state of tire as he saw her eyes
slightly closed.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 06:34 PM)
Reichi gave a small wave to Goranthir as he left, before turning
back to Isisdor. "Must be very beautiful to bring one like you to
tears," Reichi said, with a smirk. "What's wrong?"
Isidor spoke as if Aki wasn't there. "Nothing. Just....flowing."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 06:36 PM)
"Thank you for the advice, Shaka. Maybe you see more than I
do. She knows what happened, though.", Nalion replied, shooting a glance
to the Ordinator.
"As you wish then.", Nalion answered to the man in Indoril amour.
"Mage, wizard, sorcerer, yes, one could call this my profession. What
about you? After Azura took over and then expelled you, what happened to
you?"
Must be one of only a handful of Ordinators left in the world, thought Shaka,
and those probably scattered widely into the bargain. As a member of the
Temple, briefly, he had seen the warrior elite but hadn't fraternized with
them.
He could see Anya's tension, so he squeezed her hand affectionately and set it
down. Shaka met her eyes and tried to convey the sense that It's okay, I'm
still here.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:43 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 03:36 PM)
"Thank you for the advice, Shaka. Maybe you see more than I
do. She knows what happened, though.", Nalion replied, shooting a glance
to the Ordinator.
"As you wish then.", Nalion answered to the man in Indoril amour.
"Mage, wizard, sorcerer, yes, one could call this my profession. What
about you? After Azura took over and then expelled you, what happened to
you?"
He stared at Nalion in surprise, "Have I not yet satisfied your curiosity
with my story of how i got here?" "Very well I will tell you,
although i'm not proud of it." He glanced over at the woodelf again and
started, "I still upheld Vivec's laws and dispelled Daedra at their
shrines for weeks at a time, i was very confused, but now my path is less
shrouded and I can put my skills to use protecting Ald Raathim, Guard or
not."
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:44 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 06:41 PM)
Isidor spoke as if Aki wasn't there. "Nothing.
Just....flowing."
"Flowing?" Reichi questioned. "Flowing, where?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 06:44 PM)
Flowing?" Reichi questioned. "Flowing,
where?
"Away from here." he turned to Reichi "I can't stay here any
longer. I'm not needed, and I'm just leeching off of Loranna's hospitality.
Perhaps I'll move to the Nordic settlement near here. Or perhaps I'll return to
Skyrim and become a bandit. I don't know. There's just no reason for me to
continue to stay there."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 8 2005, 12:43 AM)
He stared at Nalion in surprise, "Have I not yet satisfied
your curiosity with my story of how i got here?" "Very well I will
tell you, although i'm not proud of it." He glanced over at the woodelf
again and started, "I still upheld Vivec's laws and dispelled Daedra at
their shrines for weeks at a time, i was very confused, but now my path is less
shrouded and I can put my skills to use protecting Ald Raathim, Guard or
not."
"It was a hard time for all involved and I am glad to hear that you would
offer your skills to Ald Raathim. We may have room for seasoned warriors. It's
easier to understand the companions when one knows their background.",
Nalion answered.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 06:50 PM)
Away from here." he turned to Reichi "I can't
stay here any longer. I'm not needed, and I'm just leeching off of Loranna's
hospitality. Perhaps I'll move to the Nordic settlement near here. Or perhaps
I'll return to Skyrim and become a bandit. I don't know. There's just no reason
for me to continue to stay there.
Reichi frowned. "You don't need to go, whether or not your needed is a
moot point, you have friends here, who want you to stay. Besides, while
not needed, a extra blade around is always good," he said.
"Better to have what you don't need than not have want you need."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:58 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 04:36 PM)
Kratos turned to the woman staring at him and said, "Who is
this woodelf I see watching me?" He noticed she was in a state of tire as
he saw her eyes slightly closed.
"You answered the question yourself, I'm just a wood elf." She nodded
curtly, "Anya, a simple rogue."
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 04:41 PM)
Must be one of only a handful of Ordinators left in the world,
thought Shaka, and those probably scattered widely into the bargain. As a
member of the Temple, briefly, he had seen the warrior elite but hadn't
fraternized with them.
He could see Anya's tension, so he squeezed her hand affectionately and set it
down. Shaka met her eyes and tried to convey the sense that It's okay,
I'm still here.
Anya felt her cheeks redden. Anya glanced at him, the corner of her mouth
curled up, she was glad he was responsive to her feelings.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:59 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 06:56 PM)
Reichi frowned. "You don't need to go, whether or not your
needed is a moot point, you have friends here, who want you to stay.
Besides, while not needed, a extra blade around is always good," he said.
"Better to have what you don't need than not have want you need."
"Friends? No one hear would shed a tear if the drunken Nord left. They all
have their lives to worry about, not mine."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 03:53 PM)
"It was a hard time for all involved and I am glad to hear
that you would offer your skills to Ald Raathim. We may have room for seasoned
warriors. It's easier to understand the companions when one knows their
background.", Nalion answered.
He got up after noticing his helm under a table in the dark corner where he sat
before and returned to his seat with it. "Yes about that, I would like to
suggest a quest that I need to complete, it would require a great deal of
courage and solitude."
He contiued, "Would you reccomend the names of some fine warriors
here?"
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 06:59 PM)
Friends? No one hear would shed a tear if the drunken Nord
left. They all have their lives to worry about, not mine.
"You can ask them yourself then," Reichi said. "I would
care. You're a good guy, a good fighter, and a good drinker," he said,
grinning at 'good drinker'. "Every good team needs drunken Nord anyways,
'tis what makes the stops at the tavern so enjoyable."
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:06 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 07:01 PM)
He got up after noticing his helm under a table in the dark
corner where he sat before and returned to his seat with it. "Yes about
that, I would like to suggest a quest that I need to complete, it would require
a great deal of courage and solitude."
He contiued, "Would you reccomend the names of some fine warriors
here?"
Shaka glanced at Nalion. Don't look at me, he thought. I don't know this one
yet.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:11 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 8 2005, 01:01 AM)
He got up after noticing his helm under a table in the dark
corner where he sat before and returned to his seat with it. "Yes about
that, I would like to suggest a quest that I need to complete, it would require
a great deal of courage and solitude."
He contiued, "Would you reccomend the names of some fine warriors
here?"
"You will soon find that around these parts, adventureres sometimes may
find more to do than they dare to ask for. However, patience is also a part of
this. There will be opportunities to prove yourself, Kratos.", Nalion
answered after taking a sip from his wine, motioning to a barmaid to fill the
empty one of the ex-Ordinator.
"There are many warriors around right now. Shaka here is a Battlemage and
Anya is our archer. Then we have Isidor, a Nord whom you might have seen
already. Reichi, a Dunmer, has proven his skills many a time. Sir Radont is a
high-ranking imperial officer. Dram, the guard captain is a seasoned fighter
and there are more abound, Dante for example, too. I am missing other friends
who were part of this group. Aricyn, Frostien, Illidan and more..."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 07:05 PM)
You can ask them yourself then," Reichi said. I
would care. You're a good guy, a good fighter, and a good drinker," he
said, grinning at 'good drinker'. "Every good team needs drunken Nord
anyways, 'tis what makes the stops at the tavern so enjoyable."
"I appreciate that Reichi, but you are the only one. Loranna has to deal
with the governing of Ald Rathiaam, and she can't be dealing with my stupid
temper, and what kind of [censored] I get myself into. Being here, I do no
good. I'm just a drunkard, and that's all I'll ever be."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:23 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 04:11 PM)
"You will soon find that around these parts, adventureres
sometimes may find more to do than they dare to ask for. However, patience is
also a part of this. There will be opportunities to prove yourself,
Kratos.", Nalion answered after taking a sip from his wine, motioning to a
barmaid to fill the empty one of the ex-Ordinator.
"There are many warriors around right now. Shaka here is a Battlemage and
we have Isidor, a Nord whom you might have seen already. Reichi, a Dunmer, has
proven his skills many a time. Sir Radont is a high-ranking imperial officer.
Dram, the guard captain is a seasoned fighter and there are more abound, Dante
for example, too. I am missing other friends who were part of this group.
Aricyn, Frostien, Illidan and more..."
"Alright this can wait for a few days." He got up and put his helm
on, "I've got some guards to instruct on the art of blunt weapons."
He saw there look of surprise and responded,"I have taken the liberty of
becoming a drill instructor although i am not a guard yet."
He nodded toward them and headed out the door toward the castle courtyard.
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 07:23 PM)
Alright this can wait for a few days." He got up and
put his helm on, "I've got some guards to instruct on the art of blunt
weapons.
He saw there look of surprise and responded,"I have taken the liberty of
becoming a drill instructor although i am not a guard yet."
He nodded toward them and headed out the door toward the castle courtyard.
Shaka watched the former Ordinator depart, a little surprised. "I think
Dram will have something to say about that," he remarked.
He studied Nalion for the moment. "You seem more tired than Anya today,
Nalion --- and forgive me for that, elf. Are you all right?"
Shaka's sense of smell couldn't help him in the tavern; there was such a welter
of scents, both interesting and repellent, that his nose had shut down like a
human in a florist's shop too long.
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 07:19 PM)
I appreciate that Reichi, but you are the only one.
Loranna has to deal with the governing of Ald Rathiaam, and she can't be
dealing with my stupid temper, and what kind of [censored] I get myself into.
Being here, I do no good. I'm just a drunkard, and that's all I'll ever
be.
"People can and do change Isidor," Reichi said. "If you don't
like what you are, change it. Learn to go with your head and not your
fists." Reichi shrugged. "Frankly, i'd consider myself more of a
problem than you. You don't run the risk of causing party members to attempt to
kill you when they find out what you are."
"The fact that thus far everyone has learned that the hard way probablly
adds to anyone who's frustrated with that's frustration."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 01:34 AM)
He studied Nalion for the moment. "You seem more
tired than Anya today, Nalion --- and forgive me for that, elf. Are you
all right?"
Shaka's sense of smell couldn't help him in the tavern; there was such a
welter of scents, both interesting and repellent, that his nose had shut down
like a human in a florist's shop too long.
"Thank you for your concern, Shaka. Indeed, I feel tired, but I fear it
can't be helped. It's necessary. But I am all right. Don't worry.", Nalion
answered. Better worry about what may come, Shaka, and prepare
yourself., he thought.
"What's important now is that Anya is recovering swiftly.", the mage
said, looking at her with a smile on his face.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 07:41 PM)
People can and do change Isidor," Reichi said.
"If you don't like what you are, change it. Learn to go with your head and
not your fists." Reichi shrugged. "Frankly, i'd consider myself more
of a problem than you. You don't run the risk of causing party members to
attempt to kill you when they find out what you are.
"The fact that thus far everyone has learned that the hard way probablly
adds to anyone who's frustrated with that's frustration."
Isidor looked at Reichi for a moment and then said "You make a good point.
I won't leave yet, but I can't guarrentee anything." he winks, and says
"Now, I believe I had a drink in there."
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 07:44 PM)
Isidor looked at Reichi for a moment and then said "You
make a good point. I won't leave yet, but I can't guarrentee anything." he
winks, and says "Now, I believe I had a drink in there."
Reichi nods. "C'mon, maybe theres still someone at the Tavern," he
said.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:55 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 05:42 PM)
"Thank you for your concern, Shaka. Indeed, I feel tired,
but I fear it can't be helped. It's necessary. But I am all right. Don't worry.",
Nalion answered. Better worry about what may come, Shaka, and prepare
yourself., he thought.
"What's important now is that Anya is recovering swiftly.", the mage
said, looking at her with a smile on his face.
"Well, physically I'm able to rest now. But some things were said that
simply take time to mend. Thank you though, Nalion." Anya smiled sweetly.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:59 AM
The tavern door opens and Loranna walks in; the Lady of Daruhn
is greeted immediately by several patrons, and the innkeep gets a happy look in
his eye - Loranna was a good tipper.
Loranna smiles and chats with a couple of people for a couple of moments, then
makes her way over to the tables where everyone is sitting.
"Hi dears; mind if I join you for a bit?" she asks.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 07:59 PM)
"Hi dears; mind if I join you for a bit?" she asks.
Shaka made room for the Lady. "Give us some time to think about it,"
he said, smiling.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 8 2005, 01:55 AM)
"Well, physically I'm able to rest now. But some things
were said that simply take time to mend. Thank you though, Nalion." Anya
smiled sweetly.
"You're welcome, Anya.", the mage replied, still smiling.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 01:59 AM)
The tavern door opens and Loranna walks in; the Lady of Daruhn
is greeted immediately by several patrons, and the innkeep gets a happy look in
his eye - Loranna was a good tipper.
Loranna smiles and chats with a couple of people for a couple of moments, then
makes her way over to the tables where everyone is sitting.
"Hi dears; mind if I join you for a bit?" she asks.
"Hello Loranna, how was your talk with the Queen?", Nalion greeted
her, then adressed Diamond's case. "It seems that Marein is back in the
business. In the body of a nordic girl."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 08:02 PM)
Shaka made room for the Lady. "Give us some time to
think about it," he said, smiling.
"Ha," Loranna says, sitting down and ordering herself meat and mead
with a grin.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 08:05 PM)
"You're welcome, Anya.", the mage replied, still
smiling.
"Hello Loranna, how was your talk with the Queen?", Nalion greeted
her, then adressed Diamond's case. "It seems that Marein is back in the
business. In the body of a nordic girl."
"Hi Anya; how are you feeling today?" Loranna asks, then she blinks
and looks at Nalion.
"Maerin's back?" she asks, smiling happily.
" ... In the body of a Nord girl?" she asks, looking confused.
"Please tell me that's a euphemism ..."
"And Her Majesty has taken her leave; we had one last discussion about the
future of Ald Raathim and exchanged fond farewells," Loranna says. "
... It wasn't a euphemism, was it? What the heck did he do this time?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 02:10 AM)
"Ha," Loranna says, sitting down and ordering herself
meat and mead with a grin.
"Hi Anya; how are you feeling today?" Loranna asks, then she blinks
and looks at Nalion.
"Maerin's back?" she asks, smiling happily.
" ... In the body of a Nord girl?" she asks, looking confused.
"Please tell me that's a euphemism ..."
"And Her Majesty has taken her leave; we had one last discussion about the
future of Ald Raathim and exchanged fond farewells," Loranna says.
" ... It wasn't a euphemism, was it? What the heck did he do this
time?"
"Not an euphemism, I fear. That girl Diamond told me something about an
experiment which happened to go wrong. She definitely knows what Night-Scar
knows, I asked her about what exactly happened at Hogithum. Shaka told me
though, that he could see something was wrong with her. I cannot point a finger
at it, though. We'll have to have a closer look at her - or him - someday
soon."
"I spoke a bit with Goranthir, too. He's a good lad. Has open eyes and
ears. He may be inexperienced, but I think he's willing to learn. That's good."
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 07:51 PM)
Reichi nods. "C'mon, maybe theres still someone at the
Tavern," he said.
When Reichi and Isidor arrived at the Tavern, they found it to be rather busy.
"Hello folks!" Reichi said as he walked in, and got himself a Greef.
"What's up?" he asked, moving closer to the group.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 08:18 PM)
When Reichi and Isidor arrived at the Tavern, they found it to
be rather busy. "Hello folks!" Reichi said as he walked in, and got
himself a Greef.
"What's up?" he asked, moving closer to the group.
Isidor orders a mead, and looks over at Shaka and Anya, a slightly jealous look
on his face.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 08:16 PM)
Not an euphemism, I fear. That girl Diamond told me
something about an experiment which happened to go wrong. She definitely knows
what Night-Scar knows, I asked her about what exactly happened at Hogithum.
Shaka told me though, that he could see something was wrong with her. I cannot
point a finger at it, though. We'll have to have a closer look at her - or him
- someday soon.
"I spoke a bit with Goranthir, too. He's a good lad. Has open eyes and
ears. He may be inexperienced, but I think he's willing to learn. That's
good."
"Goranthir is a good lad," Loranna concurs. "I look forward to
the next chance to adventure with him."
She laughs a bit. "Sounds less like an experiment and more like a gamble
that went awry," she says. "I'll meet with this Diamond and see for
myself. Still ... it's good to have him back. I was trying to find him."
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 08:18 PM)
When Reichi and Isidor arrived at the Tavern, they found it to
be rather busy. "Hello folks!" Reichi said as he walked in, and got
himself a Greef.
"What's up?" he asked, moving closer to the group.
"Hello Reichi," Loranna says, smiling. "We're just catching up
and relaxing, and discussing things. Seems Maerin's come back to town - in
flamboyant style."
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 08:21 PM)
Goranthir is a good lad," Loranna concurs.
"I look forward to the next chance to adventure with him.
She laughs a bit. "Sounds less like an experiment and more like a
gamble that went awry," she says. "I'll meet with this Diamond
and see for myself. Still ... it's good to have him back. I was
trying to find him."
"Hello Reichi," Loranna says, smiling. "We're just
catching up and relaxing, and discussing things. Seems Maerin's come back
to town - in flamboyant style."
Reichi's eyebrows raise. "Oh? He still got that ridiculous crown?" He
asked.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 02:19 AM)
Isidor orders a mead, and looks over at Shaka and Anya, a
slightly jealous look on his face.
"Welcome Isidor! Come, sit down and talk!", Nalion greeted the big
Nord. "I don't know if I should ask, but your story before we met in Dagon
Fel is rather obscure. If you wish to talk about it, I believe there will be
quite some listeners."
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 8 2005, 02:31 AM)
Reichi's eyebrows raise. "Oh? He still got that ridiculous
crown?" He asked.
"It was that crown by which I recognized that Diamond had something to do
with Night-Scar. It's a strange device."
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 08:35 PM)
Welcome Isidor! Come, sit down and talk!", Nalion
greeted the big Nord. "I don't know if I should ask, but your story before
we met in Dagon Fel is rather obscure. If you wish to talk about it, I believe
there will be quite some listeners.
"It was that crown by which I recognized that Diamond had something to do
with Night-Scar. It's a strange device."
"Indeed, he get it glued to the poor girls head or something?" Reichi
asked, sipping his Greef.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 8 2005, 02:37 AM)
"Indeed, he get it glued to the poor girls head or
something?" Reichi asked, sipping his Greef.
Nalion took another bite from his bread that he had forgotten to eat after
Diamond had entered, then took a sip from his wine. "Not glued or welded
this time. She seemed perfectly able to take it down and play around with
it."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 08:35 PM)
Welcome Isidor! Come, sit down and talk!", Nalion
greeted the big Nord. "I don't know if I should ask, but your story before
we met in Dagon Fel is rather obscure. If you wish to talk about it, I believe
there will be quite some listeners.
"You want me to tell you? I will. But I can't promise this won't be
gory."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 08:42 PM)
You want me to tell you? I will. But I can't promise this
won't be gory.
"We've all seen gore before, dear," Loranna says, giving Nalion a
grateful look. "Don't worry about it; you're among your friends
here."
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 08:40 PM)
Nalion took another bite from his bread that he had forgotten to
eat after Diamond had entered, then took a sip from his wine. "Not glued
or welded this time. She seemed perfectly able to take it down and play around
with it."
"Strange, how did she acquire it?" Aki questioned, taking a bigger
swig of Greef.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:47 AM
Earlier that morning:
On his return from Wayrest, Tris lingered in the Void, placing the people he
knew. This had, in times not to long ago, been his job; spying from the safety
of the Void, finding people. He was out of practice.
He found Queen Barenziah in Jazbet's herb garden. Loranna's herb garden, he
corrected himself. Everything couldn't stay "Jazbet's" forever, now
that Jazbet was dead.
It felt strange and somehow wrong to watch her from here. Not a feeling he had
felt before. But looking at her from a distance was as intimate as touching her
silver, silken hair. The hair that refused to be bound. Right now it was
slipping, one soft tendril touching her cheek, and the impulse to touch it and
set it to rights was intense.
He slipped Inside, within the castle where no one could see, and went to bow to
Barenziah's guards. "Would her Majesty be willing to have a few words with
me?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:51 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 8 2005, 02:43 AM)
"Strange, how did she acquire it?" Aki questioned,
taking a bigger swig of Greef.
"He just said he messed up an experiment in a cave. Well, and then
something like whooosh seemed to have happened.", Nalion
shrugged, yet still thinking it was a strange story.
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 08:51 PM)
"He just said he messed up an experiment in a cave. Well,
and then something like whooosh seemed to have happened.", Nalion
shrugged, yet still thinking it was a strange story.
"Weird. Sounds like he turned himself into a girl," Reichi mused.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:53 AM
Kratos wandered into the tavern where he had spent most of his
time in Ald Raathim beside the Palace courtyard. He looked around and found a
table with many sitting around it including a fair dunmer with blue eyes which
struck his curiosity.
He walked to where they were sitting and took a chair from a nearby table and
sat down. "It seems I have dented my armor slightly, is there a smith hear
in Ald Raathim?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 08:47 PM)
He slipped Inside, within the castle where no one could see, and
went to bow to Barenziah's guards. "Would her Majesty be willing to have a
few words with me?"
"I believe she's at her leisure, Serjo Gaerington," said the guard.
"Let me check."
He returned a moment later: "Yes, she would like to see you."
Barenziah smiled when she saw Tris. "I looked for you before. I was afraid
that I wouldn't see you before I had to leave. Goran's on his way here to say
goodbye to me."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:01 AM
Isidor began to speak, his voice soft and strong "My family
lived in a small village, south of Dawnstar. My father was the chief of the
tribe there. He was a good man, but he was very strict. There was a man in the
tribe, named Striter the Obvious."
"He didn't like my father, or the way he ruled. He and my father were
always at loggerheads, about something. Where we got our water from, what we
did about the wolves around our village, and the behavior of myself and my
brother."
"One day, after a celebration for a birthday, Striter and his friends got
drunk. I was out with a female friend of mine in the woods. Striter and his
friends went in to my house.." Isidor fought back tears, but continued
"and they killed my family. My little sister, my brother, my father and my
mother. He even cut off my brother's dog's leg."
"My family was unrecognizeable, when I returned. My father's eyes had been
gouged out, and stuck into my mother's mouth. My brother had been brutally
dismembered, and his limbs had been hung from the ceiling. My mother had
been...violated, before she died. I came back to the house, saw what had been
done, and knew that Striter had done this. Very calmly, I picked up my father's
axe, walked over to his shack, and cut him in two."
"No one believed me that Striter had killed my family, no matter what I
said. The council of elders punished me, cast a mark on my arm, and told me
that I was to never return to Skyrim, under penalty of death."
He looked around "Does that answer your question?".
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 07:56 PM)
Earlier that morning:
"I believe she's at her leisure, Serjo Gaerington," said the guard.
"Let me check."
He returned a moment later: "Yes, she would like to see you."
Barenziah smiled when she saw Tris. "I looked for you before. I was
afraid that I wouldn't see you before I had to leave. Goran's on his way
here to say goodbye to me."
Tris bowed and smiled. "Good, that will save me the trouble of finding
him."
He offered her the rose - the most perfect, full, deep-scented rose he had
found in the large hedge surrounding a manor outside Wayrest - briliant red
velvet petals edged with wine, shading to black.
"This isn't a gift worthy of you," he said. "But you are the
most worthy I could give it to."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 09:01 PM)
This isn't a gift worthy of you," he said. "But
you are the most worthy I could give it to.
"I recognize this," Barenziah smiled, and smelled it, her eyes closed
in remembrance. "Yes, I know where this is from."
She looked Tris with surprise, but smiling. "How could you have gotten it
from Wayrest to here so fresh? There is still dew on the leaves."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 08:06 PM)
I recognize this," Barenziah smiled, and smelled it,
her eyes closed in remembrance. "Yes, I know where this is from.
She looked Tris with surprise, but smiling. "How could you have gotten it
from Wayrest to here so fresh? There is still dew on the leaves."
"Ah, you don't know as many of my secrets as I thought you did," Tris
said. "I'm a very fast runner. It's why Queen Elysana doesn't like
me."
He wondered, for a moment, if her Dunmer senses were different enough from his
own that she could smell the blood he had wiped from the thorns.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 08:53 PM)
Kratos wandered into the tavern where he had spent most of his
time in Ald Raathim beside the Palace courtyard. He looked around and found a
table with many sitting around it including a fair dunmer with blue eyes which
struck his curiosity.
He walked to where they were sitting and took a chair from a nearby table and
sat down. "It seems I have dented my armor slightly, is there a smith hear
in Ald Raathim?"
"There is," Loranna says. "Our finest smith is Longhammer; I can
direct you to him ..."
She looks over Kratos. "You must be the Ordinator Dram was telling me
about. I'm Dres Loranna, Lady of Daruhn. Welcome to our fair home, serjo."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 09:01 PM)
Isidor began to speak, his voice soft and strong "My family
lived in a small village, south of Dawnstar. My father was the chief of the
tribe there. He was a good man, but he was very strict. There was a man in the
tribe, named Striter the Obvious."
"He didn't like my father, or the way he ruled. He and my father were
always at loggerheads, about something. Where we got our water from, what we
did about the wolves around our village, and the behavior of myself and my
brother."
"One day, after a celebration for a birthday, Striter and his friends got
drunk. I was out with a female friend of mine in the woods. Striter and his
friends went in to my house.." Isidor fought back tears, but continued
"and they killed my family. My little sister, my brother, my father and my
mother. He even cut off my brother's dog's leg."
"My family was unrecognizeable, when I returned. My father's eyes had been
gouged out, and stuck into my mother's mouth. My brother had been brutally
dismembered, and his limbs had been hung from the ceiling. My mother had
been...violated, before she died. I came back to the house, saw what had been
done, and knew that Striter had done this. Very calmly, I picked up my father's
axe, walked over to his shack, and cut him in two."
"No one believed me that Striter had killed my family, no matter what I
said. The council of elders punished me, cast a mark on my arm, and told me
that I was to never return to Skyrim, under penalty of death."
He looked around "Does that answer your question?".
Loranna looks over at Isidor, sympathy in her eyes. "That's ..."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 06:13 PM)
There is," Loranna says. "Our finest smith
is Longhammer; I can direct you to him ...
She looks over Kratos. "You must be the Ordinator Dram was telling
me about. I'm Dres Loranna, Lady of Daruhn. Welcome to our fair
home, serjo."
Loranna looks over at Isidor, sympathy in her eyes. "That's
..."
Kratos immediatly jumps out of his chair and bows his head, "My
Lady."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 09:10 PM)
Ah, you don't know as many of my secrets as I thought you
did," Tris said. "I'm a very fast runner. It's why Queen
Elysana doesn't like me.
He wondered, for a moment, if her Dunmer senses were different enough from his
own that she could smell the blood he had wiped from the thorns.
"I am not omniscient, though please don't tell any that," Barenziah
laughed. "It is a very dear gift, Tris, thank you."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 09:14 PM)
Kratos immediatly jumps out of his chair and bows his head,
"My Lady."
Loranna gives a bemused grin. "Thank you dear, but you needn't be so
formal; we're more relaxed here in Ald Raathim."
"So, what do you think of our home so far, serjo?" she asks Kratos.
"And what plans do you have, if any?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 03:01 AM)
Isidor began to speak, his voice soft and strong "My family
lived in a small village, south of Dawnstar. My father was the chief of the tribe
there. He was a good man, but he was very strict. There was a man in the tribe,
named Striter the Obvious."
"He didn't like my father, or the way he ruled. He and my father were
always at loggerheads, about something. Where we got our water from, what we
did about the wolves around our village, and the behavior of myself and my
brother."
"One day, after a celebration for a birthday, Striter and his friends got
drunk. I was out with a female friend of mine in the woods. Striter and his
friends went in to my house.." Isidor fought back tears, but continued
"and they killed my family. My little sister, my brother, my father and my
mother. He even cut off my brother's dog's leg."
"My family was unrecognizeable, when I returned. My father's eyes had been
gouged out, and stuck into my mother's mouth. My brother had been brutally
dismembered, and his limbs had been hung from the ceiling. My mother had
been...violated, before she died. I came back to the house, saw what had been
done, and knew that Striter had done this. Very calmly, I picked up my father's
axe, walked over to his shack, and cut him in two."
"No one believed me that Striter had killed my family, no matter what I
said. The council of elders punished me, cast a mark on my arm, and told me
that I was to never return to Skyrim, under penalty of death."
He looked around "Does that answer your question?".
"I mourn for your loss, Isidor. I did not know. I hope someday, these
rifts between you and your village can be mended.", Nalion answered, his
eyes sorrowful. "Perhaps there is time in the future where we can go to
your village and help you unveil the truth to the village council."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 08:16 PM)
I am not omniscient, though please don't tell any
that," Barenziah laughed. "It is a very dear gift, Tris, thank
you.
"The truth is, I probably gave it to you, at least in part, to show you
who I am," Tris said. "My mind works that way, always doing things
without telling me about them."
For a few moments he struggled to say more, to weave something poetic or
romantic out of his folly and his desire for her. At last he said simply,
"I don't want you to go away. I'm glad you said we would see each other
again."
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:22 AM
Reichi nods. "My condolences," he said. "Like
Nal, i too hope you can get that matter sorted out."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 06:20 PM)
Loranna gives a bemused grin. "Thank you dear, but
you needn't be so formal; we're more relaxed here in Ald Raathim."
"So, what do you think of our home so far, serjo?" she asks
Kratos. "And what plans do you have, if any?"
Kratos calmly sits down again, "I think you have a nice settlement
here." He waited to recover from his shock as he began to remove his helm
but thought better of it and responded, "My plans were to become a guard
but Dram thinks otherwise and told me i'm not ready for Ald Raathim yet, i have
to calm down abit you see."
"I do however have a quest in mind for worthy adventuers to join me."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 09:13 PM)
Loranna looks over at Isidor, sympathy in her eyes.
"That's ..."
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 09:21 PM)
I mourn for your loss, Isidor. I did not know. I hope
someday, these rifts between you and your village can be mended.", Nalion
answered, his eyes sorrowful. "Perhaps there is time in the future where
we can go to your village and help you unveil the truth to the village council.
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 09:22 PM)
Reichi nods. "My condolences," he said. "Like
Nal, i too hope you can get that matter sorted out."
"Thank you. That man deserved to die, but the council refused to listen.
If I had the chance, I would kill him again." Isidor's eyes blazed with
fire and he turned away, to his drink.
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:26 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 09:21 PM)
I mourn for your loss, Isidor. I did not know. I hope
someday, these rifts between you and your village can be mended.", Nalion
answered, his eyes sorrowful. "Perhaps there is time in the future where
we can go to your village and help you unveil the truth to the village
council.
Shaka said, "I'm sorry, Isidor. I only knew the minimum before." He
had noticed Isidor's intense gaze on Anya, and wished he could tell him aloud
that perhaps one day Isidor would find someone, even another Nord.
For Shaka's part, whatever connection he had made with Anya was one he didn't
take for granted.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 09:21 PM)
The truth is, I probably gave it to you, at least in part,
to show you who I am," Tris said. "My mind works that way,
always doing things without telling me about them.
For a few moments he struggled to say more, to weave something poetic or
romantic out of his folly and his desire for her. At last he said simply,
"I don't want you to go away. I'm glad you said we would see each other
again."
"If you are so fine a runner that you can travel from Wayrest to Ald
Raathim, and carry back a rose that has not lost a single breadth of its scent,
then I doubt any distance between us has meaning," Barenziah said,
touching Tris's cheek.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:29 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 09:25 PM)
"Thank you. That man deserved to die, but the council
refused to listen. If I had the chance, I would kill him again." Isidor's
eyes blazed with fire and he turned away, to his drink.
Loranna remembers Tris's words about how they had a bloodthirsty bunch ...
"Isidor ..." she says, touching his hand. "A word from a healer;
picking at old scabs slows the healing process."
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 09:24 PM)
Kratos calmly sits down again, "I think you have a nice
settlement here." He waited to recover from his shock as he began to
remove his helm but thought better of it and responded, "My plans were to
become a guard but Dram thinks otherwise and told me i'm not ready for Ald
Raathim yet, i have to calm down abit you see."
"I do however have a quest in mind for worthy adventuers to join me."
"Oh?" Loranna asks, looking to Kratos.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 09:29 PM)
Loranna remembers Tris's words about how they had a bloodthirsty
bunch ...
"Isidor ..." she says, touching his hand. "A word from a
healer; picking at old scabs slows the healing process."
Isidor's eyes filled with tears and he said "He took everything from me.
I'm not being unreasonable." "Everything" he muttered. "The
girl I said I was with....she was....with my child."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 08:26 PM)
"If you are so fine a runner that you can travel from
Wayrest to Ald Raathim, and carry back a rose that has not lost a single
breadth of its scent, then I doubt any distance between us has meaning,"
Barenziah said, touching Tris's cheek.
He wondered if she knew how hungry he was, and how on edge, and how much more
alone than it was his habit to be.
Tris kissed her, wishing with all his being that it was nighttime and not
bright morning, that they were in her bedchamber and not this lovely garden.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 06:29 PM)
Loranna remembers Tris's words about how they had a bloodthirsty
bunch ...
"Isidor ..." she says, touching his hand. "A word from a
healer; picking at old scabs slows the healing process."
"Oh?" Loranna asks, looking to Kratos.
"Yes although I had been set free by Azura's servants to wander aimlessly,
they stripped me of my rank and took my Gavel from me, The Gavel of the
Ordinator, as you should know it by. It was a gift from the lord archcanon
himself and holds within it the power of sending any Daedra back to
Oblivion."
"Last I heard the Golden Saint named Staada still posseses it in a ruin
north of Dagon Fel." He looked around the table at the worthy warriors and
then spoke once more, "Although I will put this off for awhile I would
like to know if anyone would volunteer to help in my quest?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 03:31 AM)
Isidor's eyes filled with tears and he said "He took
everything from me. I'm not being unreasonable." "Everything" he
muttered. "The girl I said I was with....she was....with my child."
Nalion could imagine very well what Isidor would feel right now.
"Your love and your child may still live. Don't give up hope and there
will be ways to see them again. See, you are all but not needed, your friends
need you and you are needed at your home. And are not friends there to share
burdens if necessary and to help to make things better?", the mage asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 09:38 PM)
Nalion could imagine very well what Isidor would feel right now.
"Your love and your child may still live. Don't give up hope and there
will be ways to see them again. See, you are all but not needed, your friends
need you and you are needed at your home. And are not friends there to share
burdens if necessary and to help to make things better?", the mage asked.
"Thank you, Nalion. I hope to see them some day, but I do not know what I
would say."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 09:32 PM)
He wondered if she knew how hungry he was, and how on edge, and
how much more alone than it was his habit to be.
Tris kissed her, wishing with all his being that it was nighttime and not
bright morning, that they were in her bedchamber and not this lovely garden.
Barenziah responded, dropping the rose, her dark slim hands in his hair, and
then there was a footstep and the voice of one of the Queen Mother's guards
discreetly clearing his throat.
"Your Majesty," he said. "Your grandson is here."
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 09:38 PM)
Nalion could imagine very well what Isidor would feel right now.
"Your love and your child may still live. Don't give up hope and there
will be ways to see them again. See, you are all but not needed, your friends
need you and you are needed at your home. And are not friends there to share
burdens if necessary and to help to make things better?", the mage asked.
"You've always been there for us, Isidor," said Shaka. "We'll be
here for you whether you choose the Nords nearby, or Skyrim, or stay in
town."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 09:41 PM)
You've always been there for us, Isidor," said
Shaka. "We'll be here for you whether you choose the Nords nearby,
or Skyrim, or stay in town.
"Thank you Shaka. I might visit the Nords later on. I'd like to see what
transplants are like around these parts"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:43 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 08:39 PM)
Barenziah responded, dropping the rose, her dark slim hands in
his hair, and then there was a footstep and the voice of one of the Queen
Mother's guards discreetly clearing his throat.
"Your Majesty," he said. "Your grandson is here."
Tris suppressed a groan, trying to think of... dead puppies, or spiders, or
anything sufficiently off-putting to distract himself.
By the time he turned to face Goranthir, he had a pleasant smile on his face.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 7 2005, 09:41 PM)
Thank you Shaka. I might visit the Nords later on. I'd
like to see what transplants are like around these parts
"They're a proud and hardy bunch," Loranna tells Isidor. "Many
fine people; theyve done much for Ald Raathim."
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 7 2005, 09:37 PM)
Yes although I had been set free by Azura's servants to
wander aimlessly, they stripped me of my rank and took my Gavel from me, The
Gavel of the Ordinator, as you should know it by. It was a gift from the lord
archcanon himself and holds within it the power of sending any Daedra back to
Oblivion.
"Last I heard the Golden Saint named Staada still posseses it in a ruin
north of Dagon Fel." He looked around the table at the worthy warriors and
then spoke once more, "Although I will put this off for awhile I would
like to know if anyone would volunteer to help in my quest?"
"I see ..." Loranna says, muttering "Dagon Fel is quite popular
these days, it seems ..."
"This does bring up another thing though; I fear I'll be needing to ask
people for a quest coming up soon myself," she continues.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 09:43 PM)
Tris suppressed a groan, trying to think of... dead puppies, or
spiders, or anything sufficiently off-putting to distract himself.
By the time he turned to face Goranthir, he had a pleasant smile on his face.
If Goranthir thought he was intruding on a romantic interlude, he did not show
it. He ran into the garden with the enthusiasm of an overgrown puppy, embracing
Tris, and then giving his grandmother a kiss on the cheek.
"Tris saved my life, did he tell you?" Goranthir said, and observing
the expression on her face, could tell he hadn't. "Of course not. But he
did. This assassin woman, Blade, had some kind of throwing knives, and Tris
deflected one of them heading right for me. I could've been dead before I even
saw my first enemy on my first adventure if not for him."
"That is very comforting," Barenziah frowned. "What if he is not
there to protect you the next time?"
"He will be," Goranthir grinned.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 08:49 PM)
If Goranthir thought he was intruding on a romantic interlude,
he did not show it. He ran into the garden with the enthusiasm of an
overgrown puppy, embracing Tris, and then giving his grandmother a kiss on the
cheek.
"Tris saved my life, did he tell you?" Goranthir said, and observing
the expression on her face, could tell he hadn't. "Of course not.
But he did. This assassin woman, Blade, had some kind of throwing knives,
and Tris deflected one of them heading right for me. I could've been dead
before I even saw my first enemy on my first adventure if not for him."
"That is very comforting," Barenziah frowned. "What if he is not
there to protect you the next time?"
"He will be," Goranthir grinned.
"He's right about one thing," Tris said. "Although that throwing
knife wouldn't have gone far, through that ebony armor, there's no living
through a battle without your friends to help you. He fought like a young
dragon; that woman's name is Blade, she's fought beside the General before,
she's no weakling. There's no one else in the group who could have bested her
with a sword."
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 09:44 PM)
"This does bring up another thing though; I fear I'll be
needing to ask people for a quest coming up soon myself," she continues.
"Dres Loranna, are you able to tell us more about this quest at this
time?" asked Shaka.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 09:54 PM)
He's right about one thing," Tris said.
"Although that throwing knife wouldn't have gone far, through that ebony
armor, there's no living through a battle without your friends to help you. He
fought like a young dragon; that woman's name is Blade, she's fought
beside the General before, she's no weakling. There's no one else in the group
who could have bested her with a sword.
"I'm very proud of you, Goran," Barenziah smiled. "Now, kiss me
goodbye, for I'm leaving for Necrom very shortly. And would you be a dear and
get Lady Loranna so I can say goodbye to her too?"
"Of course," Goranthir kissed his grandmother's cheek, and said.
"Thank you for this opportunity. I'll keep making you proud."
"Loranna, Tris, and the others here have given you this opportunity, not
I," the Queen Mother said. "It is up to you now to prove that they
were wise."
Goranthir bowed before his grandmother, winked at Tris, and then ran off to
fetch Loranna.
Barenziah turned to Tris: "I would say that he spoiled the moment, my
dear, darling, beautiful boy, but the truth is, he didn't. Nothing could."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:06 AM
Anya thought back to the events that had just transpired.
"That was a terrible story. I hope we can help him. Seems like everyone
that gathers here has some weight bearing down on them..." She thought
outloud.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 07:44 PM)
"This does bring up another thing though; I fear I'll be
needing to ask people for a quest coming up soon myself," she continues.
"Do elaborate Loranna. Seems times of peace are just transitions to new
problems around here, sometimes good, sometimes bad."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 09:56 PM)
"Dres Loranna, are you able to tell us more about this
quest at this time?" asked Shaka.
"I can say something, yes," Loranna says, growing more serious.
"The basics are thus: Soon, we will need a group of warriors to face an
unknown but legion enemy. We're going to be limited to no more than eight
people, and we'll need a balanced set of skills - pure physical force, magic
both offensive and healing, stealth and ranged weapons - and, even more
importantly, we're going to need teamwork and tactics. What little I do know
about the forces we'd be facing tells me that we'd be going against people used
to working together as a unit, not just a group of individuals; to counter
that, we'd have to do the same. People will have to trust one another with
their lives, trust the healers to keep them whole, trust the fighters to hold
the line, trust the archers and the mages to pick off enemies before they can
do likewise."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 08:59 PM)
I'm very proud of you, Goran," Barenziah smiled.
"Now, kiss me goodbye, for I'm leaving for Necrom very shortly. And
would you be a dear and get Lady Loranna so I can say goodbye to her too?
"Of course," Goranthir kissed his grandmother's cheek, and said.
"Thank you for this opportunity. I'll keep making you proud."
"Loranna, Tris, and the others here have given you this opportunity, not
I," the Queen Mother said. "It is up to you now to prove that they
were wise."
Goranthir bowed before his grandmother, winked at Tris, and then ran off to
fetch Loranna.
Barenziah turned to Tris: "I would say that he spoiled the moment, my
dear, darling, beautiful boy, but the truth is, he didn't. Nothing
could."
Tris laughed. "I cherish these moments. And I will come running to see you
soon. I'm about to go out of my mind."
He kissed her hand, not the air kiss of a courtier, but a subtle brushing of
lips against flesh, savoring her sleek strength, smelling her dark skin.
"Goranthir will be all right," he said. "There's no malice in
him, and the constellations watch over young ones such as he. He could
sleepwalk along the edge of a cliff beside the ocean and not fall. But if he
should fall, I will be there to catch him."
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:14 AM
Shaka tried to think what was significant about the number
eight. The Divines? he thought. No, couldn't be . . . .
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:16 AM
The shock was fairly evident on Anya's face, "The enemies
are legion? I, uh, wow... I've never been in a fight where the odds were eight
to one at most... legion?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 10:07 PM)
"I can say something, yes," Loranna says, growing more
serious.
"The basics are thus: Soon, we will need a group of warriors to face
an unknown but legion enemy. We're going to be limited to no more than
eight people, and we'll need a balanced set of skills - pure physical force,
magic both offensive and healing, stealth and ranged weapons - and, even more
importantly, we're going to need teamwork and tactics. What little I do
know about the forces we'd be facing tells me that we'd be going against people
used to working together as a unit, not just a group of individuals; to counter
that, we'd have to do the same. People will have to trust one another
with their lives, trust the healers to keep them whole, trust the fighters to
hold the line, trust the archers and the mages to pick off enemies before they
can do likewise."
"Well, you have my axe, and what very limited magicka I know."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 10:08 PM)
Tris laughed. "I cherish these moments. And I will come
running to see you soon. I'm about to go out of my mind."
He kissed her hand, not the air kiss of a courtier, but a subtle brushing of
lips against flesh, savoring her sleek strength, smelling her dark skin.
"Goranthir will be all right," he said. "There's no malice
in him, and the constellations watch over young ones such as he. He could
sleepwalk along the edge of a cliff beside the ocean and not fall. But if he
should fall, I will be there to catch him."
"Young people get bruised in life," Barenziah said with a small
smile. "You have been bruised and healed. He must learn to catch
himself."
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:19 AM
"You have my blades and stealth," Reichi said.
"And claws...." he added with a toothy grin.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 04:07 AM)
"I can say something, yes," Loranna says, growing more
serious.
"The basics are thus: Soon, we will need a group of warriors to face
an unknown but legion enemy. We're going to be limited to no more than
eight people, and we'll need a balanced set of skills - pure physical force,
magic both offensive and healing, stealth and ranged weapons - and, even more
importantly, we're going to need teamwork and tactics. What little I do
know about the forces we'd be facing tells me that we'd be going against people
used to working together as a unit, not just a group of individuals; to counter
that, we'd have to do the same. People will have to trust one another
with their lives, trust the healers to keep them whole, trust the fighters to
hold the line, trust the archers and the mages to pick off enemies before they
can do likewise."
Nalion nodded gravely, putting the information he had received from Tris and
what Loranna just said together, he could imagine as what would await these
eight.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 09:18 PM)
Young people get bruised in life," Barenziah said
with a small smile. "You have been bruised and healed. He must learn
to catch himself.
"I hope he's never hurt like that. No one should ever go through what I
went through," Tris said, then realized how arrogant it sounded.
"Surely we're allowed to smooth the road for each other, just a
little."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:24 AM
Loranna smiles. "Thank you, dears," she says gratefully,
"you can't imagine how much hearing your support means to me."
She pauses a moment, looking around, then says " ... Any of you curious why
I'm asking this, by the by?" with a bemused expression. "You are
allowed to inquire why I'm requesting you put yourselves in peril, you
know."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 08:24 PM)
Loranna smiles. "Thank you, dears," she says
gratefully, "you can't imagine how much hearing your support means to
me."
She pauses a moment, looking around, then says " ... Any of you curious why
I'm asking this, by the by?" with a bemused expression. "You
are allowed to inquire why I'm requesting you put yourselves in peril, you
know."
Anya gave out a sharp laugh, "Hah, why do you think I haven't said yes
yet. Please, elaborate, though I'm still likely to say yes, despite this going
against most all I was taught by my uncle."
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:26 AM
"I'd like to know, my Lady," said Shaka. "Of course, my dance
card might be filled that night anyway. Unless you think an old lizard might be
of help."
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 10:24 PM)
Loranna smiles. "Thank you, dears," she says
gratefully, "you can't imagine how much hearing your support means to
me."
She pauses a moment, looking around, then says " ... Any of you curious why
I'm asking this, by the by?" with a bemused expression. "You
are allowed to inquire why I'm requesting you put yourselves in peril, you
know."
"The thought crossed my mind, i just wanted to volunteer first, since
theres a limit to how many can go," Reichi replied.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 10:26 PM)
"The thought crossed my mind, i just wanted to volunteer
first, since theres a limit to how many can go," Reichi replied.
"My thoughts exactly. Also, I don't really care what it is, I'm going to
do it."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 10:23 PM)
I hope he's never hurt like that. No one should ever go
through what I went through," Tris said, then realized how arrogant it
sounded. "Surely we're allowed to smooth the road for each other, just a
little.
"Of course," Barenziah laughed. "If I could, I would fill the
world with feathers, so nothing would ever hurt someone I love. I just don't
want you to think that I'm asking you to be his bodyguard, only his friend. And
you are to send him back to me the moment he is too much of burden."
Cradling Tris's face in her hands, the Queen Mother raised him to her lips,
kissed him tenderly, and whispered, "You should go. I have suggestions for
the defense of Ald Raathim I want to present to Loranna, and I'm having trouble
concentrating right now, looking at you."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 09:30 PM)
Of course," Barenziah laughed. "If I could, I
would fill the world with feathers, so nothing would ever hurt someone I
love. I just don't want you to think that I'm asking you to be his
bodyguard, only his friend. And you are to send him back to me the moment
he is too much of burden.
Cradling Tris's face in her hands, the Queen Mother raised him to her lips,
kissed him tenderly, and whispered, "You should go. I have
suggestions for the defense of Ald Raathim I want to present to Loranna, and
I'm having trouble concentrating right now, looking at you."
"I love you," Tris said. "Don't forget that."
"Your majesty, I can't send him anywhere. He's a hero; if he belongs here,
this is where he'll be."
He bowed, and took his leave.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:33 AM
Hah," Loranna says, shaking her head and smiling.
"Well, if there's one thing I've learned it's that you can't predict the
future, prophecies aside ... and yes Shaka, I think you'd be of great
help.
"Right then, the background; as you know, there's been a problem with
ghosts returning from the dead," Loranna says. "This has been going
on for some time, and though Ald Raathim right now is relatively quiet, the
problem hasn't gone away. In fact, overall, it's just been getting quietly
worse."
"My friend Allerleirauh, who many of you know so far only through
reputation, has been working all along on a way to mend the rift between the
worlds of the living and the dead. She, our friend Solin, others some of you
have yet to meet ... they've all been looking for a solution, and they have
one, but it's ... complicated."
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 10:33 PM)
"My friend Allerleirauh, who many of you know so far only through
reputation, has been working all along on a way to mend the rift between the
worlds of the living and the dead. She, our friend Solin, others some of
you have yet to meet ... they've all been looking for a solution, and they have
one, but it's ... complicated."
"Well, keep talking," Reichi said, with the same toothy grin from
before. "So far it sounds like we're going to be hacking through
ghosts."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 10:32 PM)
I love you," Tris said. "Don't forget
that.
"Your majesty, I can't send him anywhere. He's a hero; if he belongs
here, this is where he'll be."
He bowed, and took his leave.
Barenziah watched him go, smiling sadly. Despite her assurances to him, it
would doubtless be some time before she was able to see the handsome young
Breton again. It was a big kingdom, and there were many more places to visit
before she could rest and indulge herself.
She picked up the rose from where it fell. Already the smell was slightly
different. A little older. It was dying.
Barenziah picked up a stick and began drawing out a map of Ald Raathim in the
dirt ...
OOC: Thus ends the flashback.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 04:33 AM)
Hah," Loranna says, shaking her head and
smiling. "Well, if there's one thing I've learned it's that you
can't predict the future, prophecies aside ... and yes Shaka, I think you'd be
of great help.
"Right then, the background; as you know, there's been a problem with
ghosts returning from the dead," Loranna says. "This has been
going on for some time, and though Ald Raathim right now is relatively quiet,
the problem hasn't gone away. In fact, overall, it's just been getting
quietly worse."
"My friend Allerleirauh, who many of you know so far only through
reputation, has been working all along on a way to mend the rift between the
worlds of the living and the dead. She, our friend Solin, others some of
you have yet to meet ... they've all been looking for a solution, and they have
one, but it's ... complicated."
Nalion quietly listens and nods at times in approval. He looks intently at his
companions, as if trying to assess their strengths and weaknesses.
"You will all have to work together in this, it seems. Get to know each
other, both, your strengths and weaknesses. Once a weakness is recognized as
such, it is no weakness anymore and can even be a weapon against the enemy.
Rely on your friends to complement your abilities."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 10:39 PM)
Well, keep talking," Reichi said, with the same
toothy grin from before. "So far it sounds like we're going to be hacking
through ghosts.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 10:46 PM)
Nalion quietly listens and nods at times in approval. He looks
intently at his companions, as if trying to assess their strengths and
weaknesses.
"You will all have to work together in this, it seems. Get to know each
other, both, your strengths and weaknesses. Once a weakness is recognized as
such, it is no weakness anymore and can even be a weapon against the enemy.
Rely on your friends to complement your abilities."
"Thanks Reichi," Loranna says, sticking out her tongue. "Ruin my
big speech moment why don't you?"
"But, to continue ..." Loranna pauses a moment, collecting her
thoughts. "Solin, some time ago, recieved a cockatrice's egg; within the
egg is the solution to the problem. But the egg itself is not enough; it must
be used in the proper place. Allie and the others have gone to prepare this
place - a place beyond the spheres of the Divines."
"Allie and the others are waiting for us to join them, that the egg may be
used; to do so, we will have to pass through the spheres of the Divines
themselves, to reach the prepared place. I'm told ... well, I'm told that the
experience will be harrowing. What you think defines you, will be lost as you
go further and further out."
Loranna grimaces. "That's not mush of a description, but it's the best I
can offer right now. I haven't been outside the spheres of the divines yet; I
can only go by what I've been told by Allie, and her letters. I know there's
powerful things out there, spirits that have done nothing save wage battle for
who knows how long ... but beyond that, I know nothing."
"I also don't know what, exactly, will be done when we get to where we're
going," Loranna admits. "I can speculate, but choose not to right
now. But Allie has said to come, and I trust her; there are enemies and so we
must be prepared to fight our way there. And once we get there ... we will see
what else must be done. And then we will do it."
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:04 AM
Wonderful. Shaka knew a suicide mission when he heard one, despite his earlier
bravado.
But then he reflected, if this were twenty years ago, it would matter. But my
life has led me here, and if it ends this way, what difference from being able
to die in bed a few decades from now.
He was already picking up body language from Anya that meant he was about to
get his heart broken anyway.
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:07 AM
Reichi blinked. "Now that sounds cool," he said
after some time. "I'm definatly going, thats just too cool to miss."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 05:12 AM
Goranthir guided the guar back to their farms. They weren't
smart enough to find their way on their own. That was the thing about
communicating with animals -- just because you could speak to them didn't make
them any smarter.
The young ranger was covered from head to toe with mud and dust, and was
limping slightly from a bruise to the leg when he didn't duck one of the guar's
charges fast enough. He began the long walk to the castle.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:13 AM
"Sounds... fun..." Anya murmered. "Why do I get
the feeling you were talking about me when you mentioned archery, Loranna? At
any rate, something of this magnitude, how can I not say yes and live with
myself? Especially after what happened to me."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:19 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 11:13 PM)
Sounds... fun..." Anya murmered. "Why do I get
the feeling you were talking about me when you mentioned archery, Loranna? At
any rate, something of this magnitude, how can I not say yes and live with
myself? Especially after what happened to me.
"Well, yes Anya I was," Loranna admits. "I know you've only just
gotten back into archery but right now, you're the best archer around, and
you're a survivor as well. That's going to be important."
"I was ... well, also hoping to see if anyone here has any talent for
protective or healing spells; after talking with Tris I realized having just
one healer might be dangerous," she admits.
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 7 2005, 11:07 PM)
Reichi blinked. "Now that sounds cool," he said
after some time. "I'm definatly going, thats just too cool to miss."
Loranna blinks, then laughs out loud, gets up, and kisses Reichi fondly on the
cheek, using the Nordic Kiss of Doom to leave him frozen in place for a moment.
"Dear, you slay me," she says, laughing. "That's the
spirit."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 10:19 PM)
Well, yes Anya I was," Loranna admits. "I
know you've only just gotten back into archery but right now, you're the best
archer around, and you're a survivor as well. That's going to be
important.
"I was ... well, also hoping to see if anyone here has any talent for protective
or healing spells; after talking with Tris I realized having just one healer
might be dangerous," she admits.
Loranna blinks, then laughs out loud, gets up, and kisses Reichi fondly on the
cheek, using the Nordic Kiss of Doom to leave him frozen in place for a moment.
"Dear, you slay me," she says, laughing. "That's the
spirit."
"Everyone's in a good mood, I see," Tris said, entering the tavern
and completely misjudging the atmosphere. "What did I miss?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 05:25 AM)
Everyone's in a good mood, I see," Tris said,
entering the tavern and completely misjudging the atmosphere. "What did I
miss?
"A mission briefing, Tris.", Nalion answered. "One of that kind
where you automatically don't mention the odds. However, do we truly care about
odds?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 11:25 PM)
Everyone's in a good mood, I see," Tris said,
entering the tavern and completely misjudging the atmosphere. "What did I
miss?
"Hello dear," Loranna says to Tris, calming down a little, but still
grinning.
"I'm explaining the situation to people; Reichi just made a comment that
demanded a kiss, is all," she says.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 10:30 PM)
"Hello dear," Loranna says to Tris, calming down a
little, but still grinning.
"I'm explaining the situation to people; Reichi just made a comment that
demanded a kiss, is all," she says.
"I don't know the odds," Tris said, glancing at the faces of
the people present. "And I've been out there. How many people have lived
and died, since the beginning of the world? How many of them were good
fighters? How many of them won't stop fighting, no matter how many centuries
pass?"
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 11:19 PM)
Well, yes Anya I was," Loranna admits. "I
know you've only just gotten back into archery but right now, you're the best
archer around, and you're a survivor as well. That's going to be important.
"I was ... well, also hoping to see if anyone here has any talent for
protective or healing spells; after talking with Tris I realized having just
one healer might be dangerous," she admits.
Loranna blinks, then laughs out loud, gets up, and kisses Reichi fondly on the
cheek, using the Nordic Kiss of Doom to leave him frozen in place for a moment.
"Dear, you slay me," she says, laughing. "That's the
spirit."
Reichi was frozen in place. He chuckled as best one can when paralyzed, and of
course, didn't move.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 11:32 PM)
"I don't know the odds," Tris said, glancing
at the faces of the people present. "And I've been out there. How many
people have lived and died, since the beginning of the world? How many of
them were good fighters? How many of them won't stop fighting, no matter
how many centuries pass?"
"Why should we believe there's a chance then?" asked Shaka in a
detached tone.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:35 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 09:32 PM)
"I don't know the odds," Tris said,
glancing at the faces of the people present. "And I've been out there. How
many people have lived and died, since the beginning of the world? How
many of them were good fighters? How many of them won't stop fighting, no
matter how many centuries pass?"
"The more you explain this, the more I'm regreting wanting to go..."
Anya looked to Loranna, "Thank you... I think. I don't know if I should be
elated that you think of me so highly, or to be scared that you think of me so
well that I'll need to face all the dead of Tamriel."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 05:37 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 05:34 AM)
"Why should we believe there's a chance then?" asked
Shaka in a detached tone.
"Because those who lost faith and belief never have a chance.",
Nalion answered with a serious tone.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 7 2005, 10:37 PM)
"Because those who lost faith and belief never have a
chance.", Nalion answered with a serious tone.
"You can believe what you like," Tris said, looking at Shaka.
"The realm of Arkay has been damaged. The crack is spreading. The Aurbis
can't repair itself. You do what needs to be done, or you die whining."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 11:35 PM)
The more you explain this, the more I'm regreting wanting
to go..." Anya looked to Loranna, "Thank you... I think. I don't know
if I should be elated that you think of me so highly, or to be scared that you
think of me so well that I'll need to face all the dead of Tamriel.
"I was scared too when Hogithum approached," Loranna says, her own
tone becoming serious. "She had the Pillar, she had Sen-Yedda, she had an
army bigger than what we had and made up of demons and fanatics. And she had
Alandro Sul, and Sul had Solin, possessing him and using his knowledge of us
against us."
"It was impossible then - but, we did it," she says. "It's the
nature of heroes to do the impossible, and we are all heroes here."
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 11:40 PM)
You can believe what you like," Tris said,
looking at Shaka. "The realm of Arkay has been damaged. The crack is
spreading. The Aurbis can't repair itself. You do what needs to be done, or you
die whining.
"Oh, very good," said Shaka, and inclined his head, smiling slightly.
"It happens that I know the meaning of loyalty, so I'm still in, if it
matters."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:47 AM
"By the Nines, I think Isidor has the right idea, I need
another drink." Anya commented as she finished off her current mug.
"Loranna, is there a rough estimate of when we leave, and what will you
have us do while we wait?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:51 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 11:47 PM)
"By the Nines, I think Isidor has the right idea, I need
another drink." Anya commented as she finished off her current mug.
"Loranna, is there a rough estimate of when we leave, and what will you
have us do while we wait?"
"We need to hear from Arynel still," Loranna says, "before we
can leave; he is the one preparing the bridge for us to use. And while we wait
... hone our skills, practice working together, not just as a bunch of people
doing their own thing, but as a unit, supporting one another. And I would still
like to find a second person to help run healing and protection magic duties
..."
"But most importantly - to remind ourselves that no matter what the odds,
they can be beaten. Remember, others have gone ahead of us ... and if it was
impossible, Allie would not be asking us to do this."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 11:51 PM)
We need to hear from Arynel still," Loranna says,
"before we can leave; he is the one preparing the bridge for us to
use. And while we wait ... hone our skills, practice working together,
not just as a bunch of people doing their own thing, but as a unit, supporting
one another. And I would still like to find a second person to help run
healing and protection magic duties ...
"But most importantly - to remind ourselves that no matter what the odds,
they can be beaten. Remember, others have gone ahead of us ... and if it
was impossible, Allie would not be asking us to do this."
"I don't know what you're talking about," said Goranthir, in clean
clothes, freshly washed, but still limping. "But you mentioned
healing?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:59 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 11:54 PM)
I don't know what you're talking about," said
Goranthir, in clean clothes, freshly washed, but still limping. "But you
mentioned healing?
Loranna looks to Goranthir, and chuckles. "Dear, your timing is
incredible," she says. "Yes, I did; come, sit yourself with us and
let me get you a drink, and we'll fill you in on what we're talking about
..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 06:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 11:59 PM)
Loranna looks to Goranthir, and chuckles. "Dear, your
timing is incredible," she says. "Yes, I did; come, sit
yourself with us and let me get you a drink, and we'll fill you in on what
we're talking about ..."
"They told me at the castle that you were here," Goranthir said, and
took a seat with a slight wince at he bent his knee.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:06 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 12:03 AM)
"They told me at the castle that you were here,"
Goranthir said, and took a seat with a slight wince at he bent his knee.
"I like to come to the tavern regularly; helps me stay in touch with my
people more easily," Loranna says, looking at Goranthir's knee and saying
"Speaking of healing you look like you could use a bit ..."
Loranna raises her hands. "Just one moment and we'll fix that ... anyway,
you remember what I was alluding to back at the castle earlier, with
Nalion?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 06:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 12:06 AM)
I like to come to the tavern regularly; helps me stay in
touch with my people more easily," Loranna says, looking at Goranthir's
knee and saying "Speaking of healing you look like you could use a bit
...
Loranna raises her hands. "Just one moment and we'll fix that ...
anyway, you remember what I was alluding to back at the castle earlier, with
Nalion?"
"Yes?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:18 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 12:14 AM)
Yes?
"Well ..." Loranna begins recounting what she told everyone else,
giving Goranthir time enough to make comments or ask questions.
Before beginning her explanations, however, she makes sure to have Goranthir's
drink brought over.
" ... And so, I was thinking the group that went should have at least one
other person who can cast defensive magic, or healing magic," Loranna
says. "In case something ends up happening to me." She looks at
Goranthir with concerned eyes.
" ... You okay?" she asks, hoping she didn't just blow the young
mer's mind.
Posted by: Tri Today, 06:21 AM
Diamond sat motionless in her room at the tavern, retreated deep
into the recesses of her mind. She spoke at length with Marein and Shai, who
explained that their bodies, in their rash experimentation, had in fact been
eliminated. Diamond felt a surge of pity.
Marein: Hey, wait...look outside your room!
Diamond: There's a group of people over there, who are they?
Shai: Loranna and Co.
Diamond: I see. Looks like something's up. I'm going to go look.
Marein: Whoa, hang on their, missy. I'M going to go check, like we agreed this
afernoon.
Diamond: Nightscar, I can't stand this. I ran away to get out on my own, not to
have a little voice in my head controlling what I do. I owe you, all right? But
I need you to shut up.
Marein: But...but...
Shai: So be it.
Diamond: I'll keep you guys with me. If I ever need anything, I'll ask you. You
can see through my eyes, hear through my ears. But I absolutely forbid you from
touching any of my muscles. I'm here to learn about myself, about life. I need
to do that on my own. These guys have a reputation for getting into big stuff.
I need to go with them, I need to play along. I need to do something for
myself.
Marein: I don't know, Di.
Diamond reached up to take the crown off of her head, but soon felt Nightscar's
presence in her mind, grappling.
Marein: Hey! At least let me think about it!
They pushed back and forth, her arm twitching uncontrollably in the air.
Something finally gave. Diamond's hand forced its way forward to touch the
crown and wrestled it off of her head. The battle resumed, her arm waving the
crown all over the room, her hand unable to drop it...until it broke.
The refined ebony was still intact, as was the precious sapphire - but the two
had come detached. Abruptly, the conflict ended. Diamond was alone again. She
panicked. What if the crown had been Marein's last hope of survival? Had she
killed him?
She grabbed the circlet, feeling for the presence in her mind.
Nothing happened.
Howling in desperation, she grabbed the sapphire orb and held it, hoping with
all her might...
Marein: All right, you win! Just don't break me!
Sighing in teary relief, Diamond agreed on a deal with Marein and Shai, as she
had outlined earlier. Then she wiped her eyes and went outside to talk to
Loranna and the others, who thought she was the voice now dormant in her head.
Spotting a familiar face where they sat, she cried, "Anya!" and
hurried over.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:31 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 10:21 PM)
Spotting a familiar face where they sat, she cried,
"Anya!" and hurried over.
"Hi Diamond, er Marei, uh Diamond... Everyone, this is one of Nalion's
acquaintances for those that don't know. As near as I can tell, this is
Diamond.. I think. I'm still not sure if this is Marein as a small girl or
Marein inside a small girl, apperently an experiment made him, her, like this.
It was an interesting converstation to listen too.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:35 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 8 2005, 12:31 AM)
"Hi Diamond, er Marei, uh Diamond... Everyone, this is one
of Nalion's acquaintances for those that don't know. As near as I can tell,
this is Diamond.. I think. I'm still not sure if this is Marein as a small girl
or Marein inside a small girl, apperently an experiment made him, her, like
this. It was an interesting converstation to listen too.
Loranna looks over at Diamond, her eyes scanning for any sign of her old friend
in this new Nord woman.
" ... Maerin, is that really you?" she asks, her tone disbelieving.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 06:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 12:18 AM)
" ... You okay?" she asks, hoping she didn't just blow
the young mer's mind.
Goranthir answered her with a wide, excited grin. He would have extrapolated on
the subject of how eager he was, but for Diamond's sudden reappearance. This
time he did not go for his sword.
Posted by: Tri Today, 06:45 AM
Who, me?" stammered Diamond. "My name is
Diamond. Diamond of Moonguard, High Rock. You're Loranna, of course. But I'm
not Marein. Well, I was, this afternoon, but I'm not right now. I was though.
Now I'm me. Instead of him. When he was me.
She slipped her hand into the back of her robes and gripped desperately onto
the sapphire, calling for help, but just as quickly pulled it away, determined
to solve the problem herself.
"It was an illusion spell, see? Marein's been doing a lot of magic
recently. I suppose he must have told you all he was me, right? Yeah, that must
have been it. I'm really sorry. He's gone off east now. I think this must have
been his idea of a joke, he always has been a regular rogue."
She smiled nervously and chuckled, her hands twisting convulsively.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 06:48 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 12:45 AM)
She smiled nervously and chuckled, her hands twisting
convulsively.
"Kissed by Sheogorath," Goranthir whispered.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 06:48 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 11:45 PM)
Who, me?" stammered Diamond. "My name is
Diamond. Diamond of Moonguard, High Rock. You're Loranna, of course. But I'm
not Marein. Well, I was, this afternoon, but I'm not right now. I was though.
Now I'm me. Instead of him. When he was me.
She slipped her hand into the back of her robes and gripped desperately
onto the sapphire, calling for help, but just as quickly pulled it away, determined
to solve the problem herself.
"It was an illusion spell, see? Marein's been doing a lot of magic
recently. I suppose he must have told you all he was me, right? Yeah, that must
have been it. I'm really sorry. He's gone off east now. I think this must have
been his idea of a joke, he always has been a regular rogue."
She smiled nervously and chuckled, her hands twisting convulsively.
Tris listened to Diamond, then glanced at Loranna for her reaction. It was
clear he was reserving his judgement.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:49 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 12:41 AM)
Goranthir answered her with a wide, excited grin. He would
have extrapolated on the subject of how eager he was, but for Diamond's sudden
reappearance. This time he did not go for his sword.
Loranna chuckles a bit. "I see; don't forget this is a dangerous mission,
though ..."
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 12:45 AM)
Who, me?" stammered Diamond. "My name is
Diamond. Diamond of Moonguard, High Rock. You're Loranna, of course. But I'm not
Marein. Well, I was, this afternoon, but I'm not right now. I was though. Now
I'm me. Instead of him. When he was me.
She slipped her hand into the back of her robes and gripped desperately
onto the sapphire, calling for help, but just as quickly pulled it away,
determined to solve the problem herself.
"It was an illusion spell, see? Marein's been doing a lot of magic
recently. I suppose he must have told you all he was me, right? Yeah, that must
have been it. I'm really sorry. He's gone off east now. I think this must have
been his idea of a joke, he always has been a regular rogue."
She smiled nervously and chuckled, her hands twisting convulsively.
Loranna just stares at Diamond. "Explain that again please ..." she
says, her tone skeptical.
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:49 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 12:45 AM)
It was an illusion spell, see? Marein's been doing a lot
of magic recently. I suppose he must have told you all he was me, right? Yeah,
that must have been it. I'm really sorry. He's gone off east now. I think this
must have been his idea of a joke, he always has been a regular rogue.
She smiled nervously and chuckled, her hands twisting convulsively.
"You're just getting yourself in deeper, Nord," said Shaka. "But
since I haven't met Marein, it's not really for me to judge."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:52 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 7 2005, 10:45 PM)
Who, me?" stammered Diamond. "My name is
Diamond. Diamond of Moonguard, High Rock. You're Loranna, of course. But I'm
not Marein. Well, I was, this afternoon, but I'm not right now. I was though.
Now I'm me. Instead of him. When he was me.
She slipped her hand into the back of her robes and gripped desperately
onto the sapphire, calling for help, but just as quickly pulled it away,
determined to solve the problem herself.
"It was an illusion spell, see? Marein's been doing a lot of magic
recently. I suppose he must have told you all he was me, right? Yeah, that must
have been it. I'm really sorry. He's gone off east now. I think this must have
been his idea of a joke, he always has been a regular rogue."
She smiled nervously and chuckled, her hands twisting convulsively.
"That's not what he sai-" Anya quickly shut her mouth when something
dawned on her. Then how... ah well. Whatever it is, she want's to leave it
be.
"Well, it's a pleasure to meet you now, Diamond. Relax and have a drink,
that's my answer to most problems." Anya said
Posted by: Tri Today, 06:57 AM
What is there to explain? This morning, I arrived in town
along with Nightscar, the rogue. He's been doing magical study. When we got
here, he said he was leaving again, returning to solitude. Not Solitude in Skyrim,
solitude the state of being. He said that he would come down to the tavern and
get me a room. Then he did some illusory magic, and there was some green light,
and he started imitating me and walked down to the tavern. I didn't want to be
seen chasing him, people would think I was nuts...
Diamond noticed Anya's look of realization, and quickly added her to the top of
the list of people to know.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 06:59 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 12:57 AM)
What is there to explain? This morning, I arrived in town
along with Nightscar, the rogue. He's been doing magical study. When we got
here, he said he was leaving again, returning to solitude. Not Solitude in
Skyrim, solitude the state of being. He said that he would come down to the tavern
and get me a room. Then he did some illusory magic, and there was some green
light, and he started imitating me and walked down to the tavern. I didn't want
to be seen chasing him, people would think I was nuts...
The last sentence caused Goranthir to spit up the wine he was sipping.
He giggled, holding his hand over his mouth.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 07:03 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 12:57 AM)
What is there to explain? This morning, I arrived in town
along with Nightscar, the rogue. He's been doing magical study. When we got
here, he said he was leaving again, returning to solitude. Not Solitude in
Skyrim, solitude the state of being. He said that he would come down to the
tavern and get me a room. Then he did some illusory magic, and there was some
green light, and he started imitating me and walked down to the tavern. I
didn't want to be seen chasing him, people would think I was nuts...
There is a harumph from Nalion, the Breton's expression clearly indicating that
Diamond's current story did not sit well with him.
"Let me see if I got this straight; Maerin, gone for a long time, returns
here where he has many friends, promptly does a parlor trick to go meet people
in the tavern, then just ups and leaves before even seeing half the people
here?" Loranna asks.
"Dear, perhaps you should tell us where Maerin is now," Loranna says,
her eyes narrowing.
Posted by: Tri Today, 07:07 AM
Struggling to ignore Goranthir's reaction, Diamond instead chose
to respond to Loranna. "He'll be long gone, I suppose. Said he was heading
east. Elsweyr maybe? Or Valenwood, he might have relations there. He'd have
passed through Guild Guides and Silt Striders and been halfway."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 07:14 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 01:07 AM)
Struggling to ignore Goranthir's reaction, Diamond instead chose
to respond to Loranna. "He'll be long gone, I suppose. Said he was heading
east. Elsweyr maybe? Or Valenwood, he might have relations there. He'd have
passed through Guild Guides and Silt Striders and been halfway."
"And he didn't even stop to say hi to me," Loranna says, clearly not
thrilled.
"So, if he wasn't planning on staying, why did he come all the way out
here? And why were you with him?" Loranna asks, looking over at Anya and
Goranthir and the others.
"Did Maerin say anything about this when he was here earlier?" she
asks.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 07:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 01:14 AM)
"And he didn't even stop to say hi to me," Loranna
says, clearly not thrilled.
"So, if he wasn't planning on staying, why did he come all the way out
here? And why were you with him?" Loranna asks, looking over at Anya
and Goranthir and the others.
"Did Maerin say anything about this when he was here earlier?" she
asks.
"There does seem to be a flaw in this diamond," Goranthir smiled,
taking another sip of wine.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 07:28 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 01:26 AM)
"There does seem to be a flaw in this diamond,"
Goranthir smiled, taking another sip of wine.
Loranna turns to look at Goranthir, her expression questioning.
"What do you see?" she asks.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 07:29 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 7 2005, 11:26 PM)
"There does seem to be a flaw in this diamond,"
Goranthir smiled, taking another sip of wine.
Anya choked on her wine. "Haha, nice way to put it. Besides, don't look at
me. I don't even understand Nalion and I've known him for a little while now. I
just meet Marein today, I'm not exactly privy to the reasoning behind his
aloofness."
Clearing her throat with a drink, she murmered under her breath, "It's not
like he left anyway. Though why hew remains aloof now does confuse me."
Posted by: syronj Today, 07:30 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 01:26 AM)
"There does seem to be a flaw in this diamond,"
Goranthir smiled, taking another sip of wine.
"Diamond, perhaps you should leave us until you can tell us the truth.
There's an old saying that 'the ugliest truth is better than the most beautiful
lie ', and frankly we've had a long day."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 07:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 01:28 AM)
Loranna turns to look at Goranthir, her expression questioning.
"What do you see?" she asks.
"Just a joke, I'm sorry," Goranthir frowned, contrite. "If she's
been kissed by Sheogorath, it's unkind of me to jest."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:36 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 12:32 AM)
Just a joke, I'm sorry," Goranthir frowned, contrite.
"If she's been kissed by Sheogorath, it's unkind of me to jest.
"The daM doG has a funny sense of humor, but most madmen impersonate
people of note, not broken-down gamblers," Tris said. "I think she's
sane. Whether she's lying or not... well."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 07:40 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 7 2005, 11:30 PM)
Diamond, perhaps you should leave us until you can tell us
the truth. There's an old saying that 'the ugliest truth is better than
the most beautiful lie ', and frankly we've had a long day.
"No need for that, let me try to clear up what I can." Anya frowns
hoping she isn't overstepping any boundries Marein might wanted.
"I don't think Marein actually left. Simply because Diamond here knew me
when she came down, if this wasn't the same Diamond I met earlier, she couldn't
have possibly known me. Even if Marein told ehr about others, Marein didn't
actually know me.
"So this is still Marein, I think. He said earlier that a transformation
changed him into the small woman, but his actions didn't exactly support this.
His, er her, demeanor change several times, from a sure-footed Marein speaking
with Nalion to a timid Diamond that you see now. So I'm not sure yet if this is
a changed Marein or Marein inside Diamond."
Anya looked around, "Did you get that?"
Posted by: Tri Today, 07:43 AM
Diamond gave up with a wince, reaching back into her robe for
the jewel and placing it before the others.
"I've not been wholly truthful with you, since I didn't want to seem
mad," she said hesitantly, "but I think I've failed enough at that.
If anyone would like to place their hands on this jewel, they will
undertand..."
She looked at them pleadingly, hoping.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 07:45 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 01:43 AM)
Diamond gave up with a wince, reaching back into her robe for
the jewel and placing it before the others.
"I've not been wholly truthful with you, since I didn't want to seem
mad," she said hesitantly, "but I think I've failed enough at that.
If anyone would like to place their hands on this jewel, they will
undertand..."
She looked at them pleadingly, hoping.
Loranna frowns.
"Just explain the truth dear; you're talking to the woman who ran around
with a Daedra Prince inside her for over half a year. Don't worry how it sounds,
just say it."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 07:46 AM
Goranthir nodded at Anya. "Makes sense."
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 01:43 AM)
Diamond gave up with a wince, reaching back into her robe for
the jewel and placing it before the others.
"I've not been wholly truthful with you, since I didn't want to seem
mad," she said hesitantly, "but I think I've failed enough at that.
If anyone would like to place their hands on this jewel, they will
undertand..."
She looked at them pleadingly, hoping.
"Why don't you tell us the truth, before asking us to touch strange
jewels?" Goranthir asked.
Posted by: Tri Today, 07:46 AM
Diamond shook her head. "I think you might understand more
clearly if you just held the orb in your hand. Here, I'm holding it, it's
perfectly safe."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 07:52 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 01:46 AM)
Diamond shook her head. "I think you might understand more
clearly if you just held the orb in your hand. Here, I'm holding it, it's
perfectly safe."
"No offense, but you're not all right," Goranthir said, no longer
smiling. "When someone who seems to be possessed, or a compulsive liar,
asks me to touch a jewel so that everything will become clear ... it's just not
very convincing."
Posted by: Tri Today, 08:00 AM
Then, seeing the looks of disbelief on their faces, she changed
her mind, closing her hand around the jewel and nodding solemnly at Goranthir.
"I'm not Marein Nightscar," she began. Then suddenly she straightened
up and got a devilish glint in her eye.
"Now, I am." A pause, then the glint was replaced by absolute
serenity. "I'm also Shai."
The posture that seemed to indicate the real Diamond launched into an
explanation of Marein's plan to be in two places at once through her, which had
ended up leaving him and Shai both without any bodies at all - for all intents
and purposes, they were the jewel. She explained also what may have seemed as
madness, the rotation of the presences in her mind, but added that they had
siince come to an agreement and she was in control of herself.
"So you see, I tried to avoid that story about voices in in my head and
that sort of thing, since I thought it to be rather unbelievable, but it's the
truth..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:03 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 02:00 AM)
Then, seeing the looks of disbelief on their faces, she changed
her mind, closing her hand around the jewel and nodding solemnly at Goranthir.
"I'm not Marein Nightscar," she began. Then suddenly she straightened
up and got a devilish glint in her eye.
"Now, I am." A pause, then the glint was replaced by absolute
serenity. "I'm also Shai."
The posture that seemed to indicate the real Diamond launched into an
explanation of Marein's plan to be in two places at once through her, which had
ended up leaving him and Shai both without any bodies at all - for all intents
and purposes, they were the jewel. She explained also what may have seemed as
madness, the rotation of the presences in her mind, but added that they had
siince come to an agreement and she was in control of herself.
"So you see, I tried to avoid that story about voices in in my head and
that sort of thing, since I thought it to be rather unbelievable, but it's the
truth..."
Loranna listens, her expression impassive.
" ... Maerin, did you forget I myself was possessed before the Blue
Dawn?" she says at last. "Why didn't you tell this girl just to come
on out and say the truth ..."
She sighs. " ... It's good to see you again though, and you too Shai -
though I've no clue what to do yet about your current condition ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 01:03 AM)
Loranna listens, her expression impassive.
" ... Maerin, did you forget I myself was possessed before the Blue
Dawn?" she says at last. "Why didn't you tell this girl just to
come on out and say the truth ..."
She sighs. " ... It's good to see you again though, and you too Shai
- though I've no clue what to do yet about your current condition ..."
"She's right, as unbelievable stories go, this one's only middling,"
Tris said, smiling.
"Marein, I swear, you get into bigger messes..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 08:05 AM
A look of realization dawned on Anya's face, "I wondered
why you seemed to be two entirely different people, three now apperently."
Anya eyed the jewel cautiously, "So that will make anyone hear Marein and
Shai, not just you?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 08:08 AM
"It's amazing, but it does seem to fit the facts,"
Goranthir nodded. "Though after five or six lies in a row, it's hard to
accept anything as the truth. Are you trying to free yourself of these two,
Diamond?"
Posted by: Tri Today, 08:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 7 2005, 10:03 PM)
Loranna listens, her expression impassive.
" ... Maerin, did you forget I myself was possessed before the Blue
Dawn?" she says at last. "Why didn't you tell this girl just to
come on out and say the truth ..."
She sighs. " ... It's good to see you again though, and you too Shai
- though I've no clue what to do yet about your current condition ..."
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 7 2005, 10:05 PM)
"She's right, as unbelievable stories go, this one's only
middling," Tris said, smiling.
"Marein, I swear, you get into bigger messes..."
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 7 2005, 10:05 PM)
A look of realization dawned on Anya's face, "I wondered
why you seemed to be two entirely different people, three now apperently."
Anya eyed the jewel cautiously, "So that will make anyone hear Marein and
Shai, not just you?"
Diamond smiled with relief, glad this was over at last. "I'm not
Marein," she said. "We've agreed that I'll be keeping my body."
Hoping this was enough she sat down next to Anya. "Yes," she said,
"Anyone."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:19 AM
Understandable," Loranna says, remembering how it
felt to be possessed, "though still - Maerin, you dope ...
She looks to Tris, frowning though more from bemusement than anything else.
"Have you ever heard of something like this happening?"
... Is there anything we can do to help Maerin and Shai out? her eyes
added.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 01:19 AM)
Understandable," Loranna says, remembering how it
felt to be possessed, "though still - Maerin, you dope ...
She looks to Tris, frowning though more from bemusement than anything
else. "Have you ever heard of something like this happening?"
... Is there anything we can do to help Maerin and Shai out? her eyes
added.
"It occurs to me," Tris said, "Not to seem heartless, you
three... this is a remarkable thing, and there are many ways in which it could
be beneficial. Things tend to happen for a reason. Maybe we'll need you."
He shook his head. "Loranna... no. But does that matter? I've heard of
weirder things."
Posted by: Tri Today, 08:29 AM
Diamond smiled at Tris, pleased that she could be of use...just
never again as a liar. She turned her attention to the others, who seemed about
to resume their conversation, listening intently.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 02:24 AM)
It occurs to me," Tris said, "Not to seem
heartless, you three... this is a remarkable thing, and there are many ways in
which it could be beneficial. Things tend to happen for a reason. Maybe we'll
need you.
He shook his head. "Loranna... no. But does that matter? I've heard
of weirder things."
"So have I," Loranna admits. "Like our current situation
..."
Maerin, Shai, and Diamond; three people, one body. Tris was right; things did
tend to happen for a reason ...
She looks over to Goranthir. "Well, dear; welcome to one of our semi-usual
conversations," she says, laughing a bit.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 08:36 AM
Goranthir pours Diamond a glass of wine, and gives her a warm
smile. "No hard feelings. I didn't know."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:42 AM
"I apologize for the morale-building comment," Tris
said, reaching for the wine bottle and filling his own glass. "What I said
is true, though. Anything might be out there, even victory. The game is
different, the rules change, but there are principles that remain in force even
there. A hero is a hero, and heroism shapes the destiny of the Arena."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 08:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 02:42 AM)
I apologize for the morale-building comment,"
Tris said, reaching for the wine bottle and filling his own glass. "What I
said is true, though. Anything might be out there, even victory. The game is
different, the rules change, but there are principles that remain in force even
there. A hero is a hero, and heroism shapes the destiny of the Arena.
Goranthir raises his glass: "To heroes!"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 02:42 AM)
I apologize for the morale-building comment,"
Tris said, reaching for the wine bottle and filling his own glass. "What I
said is true, though. Anything might be out there, even victory. The game is
different, the rules change, but there are principles that remain in force even
there. A hero is a hero, and heroism shapes the destiny of the Arena.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 02:46 AM)
Goranthir raises his glass: "To heroes!"
"To heroes," Loranna says, raising her glass and smiling.
"It's all right Tris; truth is my morale needs a little building
itself," Loranna admits after drinking her wine. "I wish there were a
way to get a taste of what we're about to go through before we dive headlong
into it, but ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 01:51 AM)
"To heroes," Loranna says, raising her glass and
smiling.
"It's all right Tris; truth is my morale needs a little building
itself," Loranna admits after drinking her wine. "I wish there
were a way to get a taste of what we're about to go through before we dive
headlong into it, but ..."
He drank the toast.
"I'm not sure I would have told everyone the truth," Tris said,
looking first to see that the others weren't paying attention. "I would
have made up some story about needing to field a team to fight in the Arena in
Vivec or something. But you're the Lady of this place, and people seem to trust
you."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 09:01 AM
What you were saying about people practicing fighting
together," Goranthir said, holding back while Tris was whispering to
Loranna. "I have a suggestion on that, if you'd like to hear it.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 02:57 AM)
He drank the toast.
"I'm not sure I would have told everyone the truth," Tris said,
looking first to see that the others weren't paying attention. "I would
have made up some story about needing to field a team to fight in the Arena in
Vivec or something. But you're the Lady of this place, and people seem to trust
you."
Loranna says "Tris hun, I'm a terrible liar, and you know it."
"Besides," she adds, her voice dropping "we may not all make it.
I'm asking these people to risk their lives and to trust one another with their
lives; it seemed only right to let them know why."
===
and on that note, it's time for a new topic.
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Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 09:10 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna is in Ald Raathim's tavern The
Drunken Guar, having recently told her companions about the need for a group of
heroes who must reach beyond the spheres of the Divines in order to help mend
the rift between the realms of the living and the dead. She has also met
Diamond, who comes bearing two old friends ...
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 03:01 AM)
What you were saying about people practicing fighting
together," Goranthir said, holding back while Tris was whispering to
Loranna. "I have a suggestion on that, if you'd like to hear it.
"What is it?" Loranna asks, eyebrows perking.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 8 2005, 09:13 AM
ooc summary:
Tris said goodbye to Barenziah, with a promise to "run up" to see her
soon - a promise he intends to keep. At the present time he's talking with the
group in the tavern about Loranna's revelations.
ic:
"We're not to the point of asking people to risk their lives, I don't
think," Tris said to Loranna. "It would be suicide, for all of us, to
take someone who wasn't able to work with the others. We're not begging for
people; we're asking for applicants and eliminating the ones who don't work
out."
He smiled at Goranthir. "I was hoping you'd have something to say. The
General can't be here, and none of us are genius tacticians."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 09:18 AM
Summary
Barenziah, Queen Mother of Morrowind; Elysana, Queen of Wayrest; Bosriel,
spooky vampire child ... All will return one day ... but today belongs to:
Garonthil. Handsome teenage ranger, able to communicate with all manners of
animals, and well trained and equipped for battle. He does not advertise it,
but many also know that he is the nephew of King Helseth of Morrowind, son of
King Reman and Queen Morgiah of Firsthold, and grandson of the legendary Queen
Mother and Regent of Morrowind, Barenziah.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 03:10 AM)
"What is it?" Loranna asks, eyebrows perking.
"You know that I can communicate with animals," said Goranthil.
"I just spent this afternoon sparring with three guar. I told them I won't
hurt them, and they aren't to hurt me --" The young ranger looked to his
knee. "Well, not seriously. But we can arrange different combat
arrangements using them, or other animals too. Of course, I can't speak to all
creatures -- and some who I can speak with will want to hurt us no matter what
I say -- but it'd still be good practice."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 09:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 03:18 AM)
You know that I can communicate with animals," said
Goranthil. "I just spent this afternoon sparring with three guar. I
told them I won't hurt them, and they aren't to hurt me --" The young
ranger looked to his knee. "Well, not seriously. But we can arrange
different combat arrangements using them, or other animals too. Of
course, I can't speak to all creatures -- and some who I can speak with will want
to hurt us no matter what I say -- but it'd still be good practice.
Loranna says "So that's how your knee got banged up ..."
She considers, looking to Tris. "What do you think? It would be different
from practicing with the guards, or just one another ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 09:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 03:26 AM)
Loranna says "So that's how your knee got banged up ..."
She considers, looking to Tris. "What do you think? It would
be different from practicing with the guards, or just one another ..."
"We could build an arena," Goranthil continued. "Hold a
Tournament Of Champions. We keep pairing up different groups, so at the end we
have the eight who work best with one another."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 8 2005, 09:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 02:26 AM)
Loranna says "So that's how your knee got banged up
..."
She considers, looking to Tris. "What do you think? It would
be different from practicing with the guards, or just one another ..."
"You mean we could practice fighting against animals?" Tris said.
"It sounds... frightening for them. But it's not a bad idea."
He took a deep breath. "Goranthir... on the plains of the dead, there were
people like you, people who fought not with weapons but with beasts, creatures
they had bound to themselves. I think most of them were daedra, or dead things,
but I also saw beasts that looked like natural animals."
"I agree about the arena," he said. "Although I'm told they are
rebuilding the Arena in Vivec city. And I've raced at the Arena in
Cyrodiil."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 09:36 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 03:31 AM)
You mean we could practice fighting against
animals?" Tris said. "It sounds... frightening for them. But
it's not a bad idea.
"Yeah, I wouldn't them to be hurt. When I fight with them, I don't use a
sword, I use a stick, so --"
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 03:31 AM)
He took a deep breath. "Goranthir... on the plains of the
dead, there were people like you, people who fought not with weapons but with
beasts, creatures they had bound to themselves. I think most of them were
daedra, or dead things, but I also saw beasts that looked like natural
animals."
Goranthil stopped, and looked at Tris, startled, hurt. It took him a second to
respond: "I don't think it's a Daedric power I have. It's just -- I don't
know -- natural to me?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 09:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 03:31 AM)
You mean we could practice fighting against
animals?" Tris said. "It sounds... frightening for them. But
it's not a bad idea.
He took a deep breath. "Goranthir... on the plains of the dead, there were
people like you, people who fought not with weapons but with beasts, creatures
they had bound to themselves. I think most of them were daedra, or dead things,
but I also saw beasts that looked like natural animals."
"I agree about the arena," he said. "Although I'm told
they are rebuilding the Arena in Vivec city. And I've raced at the Arena in
Cyrodiil."
Loranna raises her eyebrows at Tris. "Did they now?" she asks.
"As for an Arena ... well, hmm. We have already about enough people, if
you count myself, Slyvos, you, Goran here, and then Shaka, Reichi, Anya, and
Isidor," Loranna continues. "However ... I think the idea works well.
This way, even those of us who can't go can offer aid by helping test those who
do go, and we'll have that much more chance to see ourselves in action and come
up with ways to work together."
"We could perhaps use the Arena in Vivec for this," she says.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 8 2005, 09:42 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 02:36 AM)
Yeah, I wouldn't them to be hurt. When I fight with
them, I don't use a sword, I use a stick, so --
Goranthil stopped, and looked at Tris, startled, hurt. It took him a
second to respond: "I don't think it's a Daedric power I have. It's
just -- I don't know -- natural to me?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 02:38 AM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows at Tris. "Did they
now?" she asks.
"As for an Arena ... well, hmm. We have already about enough people,
if you count myself, Slyvos, you, Goran here, and then Shaka, Reichi, Anya, and
Isidor," Loranna continues. "However ... I think the idea works
well. This way, even those of us who can't go can offer aid by helping
test those who do go, and we'll have that much more chance to see ourselves in
action and come up with ways to work together."
"We could perhaps use the Arena in Vivec for this," she says.
"I didn't mean to suggest that you were summoning Daedra," Tris said.
"What I mean is... Aricyn, for example. You don't know him. But he has an
old wolf who fights at his side. Anya, she has a cliff racer. There are dragon
riders in the Capitol. I wonder if the right beast, rightly trained, could be
like adding an entire extra person to our force? Or more than a person."
"Goranthir's idea about building an Arena here has the advantage that we
would have more control over the organization of bouts," Tris said.
"Although I suspect that a little diplomacy on my part could get Vivec's
Arena running pretty much the way we want."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 09:47 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 03:42 AM)
I didn't mean to suggest that you were summoning
Daedra," Tris said. "What I mean is... Aricyn, for example. You
don't know him. But he has an old wolf who fights at his side. Anya, she has a
cliff racer. There are dragon riders in the Capitol. I wonder if the right
beast, rightly trained, could be like adding an entire extra person to our
force? Or more than a person.
"Goranthir's idea about building an Arena here has the advantage that we
would have more control over the organization of bouts," Tris said.
"Although I suspect that a little diplomacy on my part could get Vivec's
Arena running pretty much the way we want."
"Well, I do happen to have more funds to play with nowadays," Loranna
says with a bit of a grin. "I'd been thinking in fact that we ought to
have a Fighters Guild built here eventually; perhaps building a fighting arena
could be the first steps to that."
She frowns a bit, thinking. "People tend to like seeing arena bouts as
well and her Majesty and I had talked at length about how Ald Raathim could
grow in the next few years; it could be a worthwhile future investment too
..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 09:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 03:42 AM)
I didn't mean to suggest that you were summoning
Daedra," Tris said. "What I mean is... Aricyn, for example. You
don't know him. But he has an old wolf who fights at his side. Anya, she has a
cliff racer. There are dragon riders in the Capitol. I wonder if the right
beast, rightly trained, could be like adding an entire extra person to our
force? Or more than a person.
"Goranthir's idea about building an Arena here has the advantage that we
would have more control over the organization of bouts," Tris said.
"Although I suspect that a little diplomacy on my part could get Vivec's
Arena running pretty much the way we want."
Goranthir relaxes, and smiles again. "We could begin by fighting guar, or
cliffracers, or kagouti, here. There'd be an understanding if any of the
animals were hurt, the offender would automatically be rejected from the
tournament and possibly punished beyond that, depending on whether it was accidental
or not. It'd be a way for people to hone their skills in a pretty safe
environment ..."
Goranthil thought a moment: "The tricky part is to figure out how to
select the right combination of champions. You can't just say that the
strongest fighter, or most powerful spellcaster is automatically in. It's about
teamwork, and the right chemistry ..."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 09:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 03:49 AM)
Goranthir relaxes, and smiles again. "We could begin by
fighting guar, or cliffracers, or kagouti, here. There'd be an
understanding if any of the animals were hurt, the offender would automatically
be rejected from the tournament and possibly punished beyond that, depending on
whether it was accidental or not. It'd be a way for people to hone their skills
in a pretty safe environment ..."
Goranthil thought a moment: "The tricky part is to figure out how to
select the right combination of champions. You can't just say that the
strongest fighter, or most powerful spellcaster is automatically in. It's
about teamwork, and the right chemistry ..."
"I know," Loranna says, grimacing.
"Chemistry is a hard thing to capture sometimes," she admits. "I
know Tris and I can work well together; we've been through Gemin and other
places before, we have an idea of how we each think. Slyvos and I used to be
telepathic; even nowadays, I have a fairly good idea how he thinks when it
comes to blasting bad guys. Still - that alone doesn't a team make."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 8 2005, 09:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 02:49 AM)
Goranthir relaxes, and smiles again. "We could begin by
fighting guar, or cliffracers, or kagouti, here. There'd be an
understanding if any of the animals were hurt, the offender would automatically
be rejected from the tournament and possibly punished beyond that, depending on
whether it was accidental or not. It'd be a way for people to hone their skills
in a pretty safe environment ..."
Goranthil thought a moment: "The tricky part is to figure out how to
select the right combination of champions. You can't just say that the
strongest fighter, or most powerful spellcaster is automatically in. It's
about teamwork, and the right chemistry ..."
"Chemistry is important," Tris said. "And there are combinations
of different schools of magic far more effective than any single school alone.
The focus on individual skill is wonderful as far as it goes, but in some ways
it makes the Imperial Legion, for example, less effective."
He was quoting Dragon; what did he know about tactics? But Goranthir was a
king's son. He probably had formal training in this, just as he had in the use
of a sword.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 09:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 03:54 AM)
Chemistry is important," Tris said. "And
there are combinations of different schools of magic far more effective than
any single school alone. The focus on individual skill is wonderful as far as
it goes, but in some ways it makes the Imperial Legion, for example, less
effective.
He was quoting Dragon; what did he know about tactics? But
Goranthir was a king's son. He probably had formal training in this, just as he
had in the use of a sword.
"Tris, you know what we should do," Loranna says. "We should
take a trip to Freetown and speak to Cyndarius. Even if he doesn't wish to join
us, he proved his worth as a military leader on Hogithum - he'd be a great
source of tactic know how."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 10:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 03:56 AM)
Tris, you know what we should do," Loranna
says. "We should take a trip to Freetown and speak to
Cyndarius. Even if he doesn't wish to join us, he proved his worth as a
military leader on Hogithum - he'd be a great source of tactic know how.
Goranthil nodded. "I don't know him, but I do know that the most important
member of any team is the leader. There must be someone leading the group who
they all respect. You need someone who knows the dynamics well enough that he
can improvise new strategies if someone gets injured, and can coordinate all
the movements ..."
He laughed out loud: "I am not applying for that position!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 8 2005, 10:03 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 03:00 AM)
Goranthil nodded. "I don't know him, but I do know that the
most important member of any team is the leader. There must be someone
leading the group who they all respect. You need someone who knows the
dynamics well enough that he can improvise new strategies if someone gets
injured, and can coordinate all the movements ..."
He laughed out loud: "I am not applying for that position!"
"I don't see why not; you'd be good at it," Tris said. "Me, on
the other hand... I'm a good follower, but when I lead, I become a terrible
bully and a show-off. It's not good for me."
To Loranna he said, "Cyndarius... there's a leader for you... do you think
he'd go?"
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 10:07 AM
Dastril had chosen daggers as his weapon of choice. His opponent
had a shield and a longsword. A spell shield glowed upon both of them. Dastril
mostly just ducked the dunmer's sword, but then he had an idea. He couldn't
possibly get through the dunmer's defence to get a good hit at him without
being pierced by the sword. He started throwing daggers in a fast pace. The
dunmer caught the first two in his shield, but then some got through.
"Okay, okay, you won. But how did you do it? As I recall, you didn't have
that many daggers?" The dunmer said as Dastril approached. He said nothing
and put his dagger to his throat. "I didn't. I just made you thought I
did. Illusions. They made you lower your defence, thinking the battle was over,
so I could come and end it." Then he laughed.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 10:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 04:03 AM)
I don't see why not; you'd be good at
it," Tris said. "Me, on the other hand... I'm a good follower,
but when I lead, I become a terrible bully and a show-off. It's not good for
me.
To Loranna he said, "Cyndarius... there's a leader for you... do you think
he'd go?"
"We can always ask," Loranna says. "Freetown is not that far
off, and if nothing else he is bound to have some advice for the
situation."
Loranna sighs a little. "I've been wanting to see him again for a while
now," she says. "I miss his farm stories. And, he's pretty."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 10:13 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 04:03 AM)
I don't see why not; you'd be good at
it," Tris said. "Me, on the other hand... I'm a good follower,
but when I lead, I become a terrible bully and a show-off. It's not good for
me.
Goranthil grinned, and shook his head. "I think anyone who would follow a
16-year-old who has never had a practical battle experience, except one, to his
name would be insane. But thank you. I hope someday I'll be as good as you
think I am."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 04:03 AM)
We can always ask," Loranna says. "Freetown
is not that far off, and if nothing else he is bound to have some advice for
the situation.
Loranna sighs a little. "I've been wanting to see him again for a while
now," she says. "I miss his farm stories. And, he's pretty."
"When are we leaving?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 10:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 04:13 AM)
Goranthil grinned, and shook his head. "I think anyone who
would follow a 16-year-old who has never had a practical battle experience,
except one, to his name would be insane. But thank you. I hope
someday I'll be as good as you think I am."
"When are we leaving?"
Loranna says "Hmm ... let me write to him first. I'll send it out first
thing in the morning."
"As for your skill, Goranthir - well, I'd studied healing magic for a
grand total of maybe two weeks before we went down to the Vaults of Gemin, but
somehow it worked out. You'd be surprised sometimes what you can accomplish
when you have to."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 10:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 04:26 AM)
As for your skill, Goranthir - well, I'd studied healing
magic for a grand total of maybe two weeks before we went down to the Vaults of
Gemin, but somehow it worked out. You'd be surprised sometimes what you
can accomplish when you have to.
"Don't get me wrong," Goranthil took a sip of wine. He was feeling a
little lightheaded, and told himself no more, don't make a fool of yourself
this early on. "I want to be that leader someday. But I know I have to
feel confident to do it, and I don't feel that yet ... Maybe after my second
adventure ..."
Posted by: Arynel Aug 8 2005, 02:02 PM
OOC:
The Breton Arynel is somewhere near of Ald Raathim, thinking.
Posted by: syronj Aug 8 2005, 02:22 PM
Shaka spoke up, after being silent a while. "This is a
devil's choice for me; I can stay here while my friends are killed, and know
I'm a failure and a coward the rest of my life; or I can salute and march off
the cliff with the rest of you."
"Even if this battle can be won, I never wanted to fight against the rest
of you. It doesn't feel right to stage our own arena . . . ."
He lowered his head, knowing that their minds were made up and that events were
moving too fast for him in any event.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 02:24 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 08:22 AM)
Shaka spoke up, after being silent a while. "This is
a devil's choice for me; I can stay here while my friends are killed, and
know I'm a failure and a coward the rest of my life; or I can salute and
march off the cliff with the rest of you."
"Even if this battle can be won, I never wanted to fight against the rest
of you. It doesn't feel right to stage our own arena . . .
."
He lowered his head, knowing that their minds were made up and that events were
moving too fast for him in any event.
"You misunderstand, Shaka," said Goranthir. "It would not be an
arena battle against one another. We would fight animals, and maybe conjured
creatures ... We wouldn't fight one another. We don't want bruised and beaten
champions at the end."
Posted by: syronj Aug 8 2005, 02:29 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 08:24 AM)
You misunderstand, Shaka," said Goranthir. "It
would not be an arena battle against one another. We would fight animals,
and maybe conjured creatures ... We wouldn't fight one another. We don't
want bruised and beaten champions at the end.
"I understand better now, I guess," Shaka said. "Thanks,
Goranthir."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 8 2005, 04:38 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 07:29 AM)
I understand better now, I guess," Shaka said.
"Thanks, Goranthir.
"I know what you mean," Tris said. "At Solunastra we used to
train by taking powerful healing potions and then sparring with each other.
Dragon used to try to provoke me because I wouldn't hit him properly. And I
hate being hit myself, even if I know the wound is going to close right up. But
then, I've always been a lousy swordsman."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 8 2005, 04:59 PM
Summary:
Nalion, a male Breton mage is currently staying in Ald Raathim. He has been
given an important task by Allerleirauh on which he is working. Over the last
couple of hours, he has spoken to various members of the current group, trying
to get to know the newer members better or catching up with old friends and
acquaintances. One of the old friends, Marein Night-Scar and his peculiar
appearance in the body - or was there more to it? - of a nordic girl called
Diamond, was troubling his mind.
/Summary:
Attending the conversation at the tavern, Nalion has at times given the one or
other comment on what was just said, yet he gradually sunk deeper into his
chair over the last hour and had trouble keeping his eyes open. The last days
had been tiring for him.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 8 2005, 05:18 PM
(OOC:)Isidor, the male nord, is
in the tavern with the others, discussing plans for an Arena, and their trip
out of the sphere of the divines.
"Well, I think a Fighters Guild is an excellent idea. But Goranthir's idea
is probably more practical."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 06:02 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 10:38 AM)
I know what you mean," Tris said. "At
Solunastra we used to train by taking powerful healing potions and then
sparring with each other. Dragon used to try to provoke me because I wouldn't
hit him properly. And I hate being hit myself, even if I know the wound is
going to close right up. But then, I've always been a lousy swordsman.
Loranna had been lasping into thought, thinking about both the letter she would
write to Cyndarious and the best place to build an arena.
"I can provide potions for people if they want; I've been using them
myself to train with Dram," she mentions. "I like the idea of using
animals and conjured creatures for training, but I am thinking right now that
one can't really expect a guar or a cliff racer to offer in the way of
developing tactics, especially tactics on the fly. The people we may be facing have
at least our level of intelligence and a lot more experience, right?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 06:03 PM
Goranthir grinned ear to ear that his idea was finding favor.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 11:18 AM)
Well, I think a Fighters Guild is an excellent idea. But
Goranthir's idea is probably more practical.
"I think there should be a Fighter's Guild here," he agreed.
"But we start off by building a place for people to show off their skills.
Then when there's a need for the Guild, it will come."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 06:05 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 12:02 PM)
I can provide potions for people if they want; I've been
using them myself to train with Dram," she mentions. "I like
the idea of using animals and conjured creatures for training, but I am
thinking right now that one can't really expect a guar or a cliff racer to offer
in the way of developing tactics, especially tactics on the fly. The
people we may be facing have at least our level of intelligence and a lot more
experience, right?
"You'd be surprised how tricky it is outmaneuvering three playful
guar," Goranthir smiled, and rubbed his leg. "Particularly if you're
trying not to hurt them. It really helps your reflexes."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 8 2005, 06:05 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 12:03 PM)
Goranthir grinned ear to ear that his idea was finding favor.
"I think there should be a Fighter's Guild here," he agreed.
"But we start off by building a place for people to show off their
skills. Then when there's a need for the Guild, it will come."
"Or perhaps after the Arena is built, we will build the guild around it."
Isidor looked thoughtful.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 06:06 PM
After the training, Dastril was sweating and thirsty. He
recalled that the Drunken Guar tavern had some good boozes, so he picked up his
stuff and walked there.
"Some flin, please," he said to the innkeep, who was still giving him
some odd looks.
Posted by: syronj Aug 8 2005, 06:08 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 12:03 PM)
Goranthir grinned ear to ear that his idea was finding favor.
"I think there should be a Fighter's Guild here," he agreed.
"But we start off by building a place for people to show off their
skills. Then when there's a need for the Guild, it will come."
Shaka was interested in the challenge despite himself. "Since the party
would be facing fighters from past ages, maybe we should get a variety of
trainers and styles - - - Nords, surviving Ashlanders if any, Imperials; others
if possible . . ."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 8 2005, 06:16 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 06:08 PM)
Shaka was interested in the challenge despite himself.
"Since the party would be facing fighters from past ages, maybe we should
get a variety of trainers and styles - - - Nords, surviving Ashlanders if any,
Imperials; others if possible . . ."
Nalion blinked the tiredness out of his eyes.
"Remember, you might not only face warriors with weapons, but mages, too.
Those of you who provide magickal support was well as offensive capabilities
should think about useful spell combination. Not only classical spells like
fireballs or lightning, but those who are not as often seen in combat. Blinding
spells, for examples, drain skill spells, burden and drain strength to slow
them down. Dispel to remove beneficial effects from enemies.", the mage
suggested.
"You should also train to use your spells without endangering others,
practice targeting. Learning to predict the moves of the enemies and take steps
against them before they even know what happens to them."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 06:20 PM
Dastril saw some faces that oddly yes, seemed familiar. He
couldn't recall any names, but he definitely had seen them before. He decided
to ask them about it.
"Excuse me, do I know you?" he said to the argonian.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 06:21 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 8 2005, 12:16 PM)
Nalion blinked the tiredness out of his eyes.
"Remember, you might not only face warriors with weapons, but mages, too.
Those of you who provide magickal support was well as offensive capabilities
should think about useful spell combination. Not only classical spells like
fireballs or lighnting, but those who are not as often seen in combat. Blinding
spells, for examples, drain skill spells, burden and drain strength to slow
them down. Dispel to remove beneficial effects from enemies.", the mage suggested.
"You should also train to use your spells without endangering others,
practice targeting. Learning to predict the moves of the enemies and take steps
against them before they even know what happens to them."
"I'm already thinking of things to suggest on that," Loranna says to
Nalion, grinning a bit.
"We should remember not to rely on just one person to do all the spellcasting,
too. I've got some powerful custom absorb and fortify spells, but imagine this
scenerio: really tough fighter in heavy armor trying to break his way through
our lines. I cast my absorb strength spell on him, with the fortify strength
effect shoring up the one holding him back, while someone else casts
Disintigrate armor on him. One stroke, the enemy is weakened, and his armor
likely shorn through by our enhanced front line fighter."
Posted by: syronj Aug 8 2005, 06:24 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 12:20 PM)
Dastril saw some faces that oddly yes, seemed familiar. He
couldn't recall any names, but he definitely had seen them before. He decided
to ask them about it.
"Excuse me, do I know you?" he said to the argonian.
Shaka glanced at the young Altmer, then more carefully . . . .
"Dastril?" he said. "How did you get younger? Where have you
been since the talk at Thom's camp?"
"Loranna, I think this is Dastril . . . ."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 06:29 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 11:24 AM)
Shaka glanced at the young Altmer, then more carefully . . .
. "Dastril?" he said. "How did you get younger?
Where have you been since the talk at Thom's camp?"
"Loranna, I think this is Dastril . . . ."
"Loranna..." he said with a puzzled look on his eyes. "I think
I've heard that name somewhere." He ignored the argonian's first two
questions.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 8 2005, 06:32 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 06:29 PM)
"Loranna..." he said with a puzzled look on his eyes.
"I think I've heard that name somewhere." He ignored the argonian's
first two questions.
"I believe we haven't met before, either. I am called Nalion. Pleased to
meet you! Dastril, was it?", Nalion replied in greeting and nodded towards
him. "You seem a bit confused to me."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 06:32 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 12:29 PM)
"Loranna..." he said with a puzzled look on his eyes.
"I think I've heard that name somewhere." He ignored the argonian's
first two questions.
Loranna turns and looks at Dastril, thinking back to the older Altmer she
remembered meeting.
"Dastril?" she asks. "You look younger since we met; it looks
good on you. How did this happen?"
Dastil's condition was odd, but given what she'd heard just today, not
mind-boggling.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 8 2005, 06:36 PM
Anya had remained for the most part silent as they talked about
preparations, until she remembered an idea she had, "I think I might be
able to think of somehting to improve sparring, especially with animals, and
more than likely allow us to spar with each other."
"We have a Mage's Guild right over their, and we have enchanters and the
like. While I was out with Lotus in the woods, I used him to improve my
accuracy and target aquisition since he's mroe agile than you'd think he should
be.I didn't worry about hitting him because he was so fast, but now that I'm
improving, there was a chance of hurting him, so I thought about enchanting my
arrows. A simple spell that casts on the strike that fortified his strength and
endurance by a little bit, and started a simple healing spell would allow me to
hit him and virtually no harm done what so ever.
"No this could be done with most weapons, since the enchantments wouldnt
have to be much, and would allow everyone to train with their prefered style,
and once we show the animals that we can't hurt them, I'd bet they'd be more
than willing to help out."
"This could also work for each other, and we could decrease the
enchantment strength bit by bit to train our bodies to take the pain, and we
could also give the enchantment something that feels like hurt, but no actual
harm is done, so we learn to try to avoid them too. We would still need to
learn to restrain our attacks, but then that's good too, it would teach us to
use only the force needed, so we don't over extend ourselves in actual
battle."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 06:52 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 8 2005, 12:36 PM)
Anya had remained for the most part silent as they talked about
preparations, until she remembered an idea she had, "I think I might be
able to think of somehting to improve sparring, especially with animals, and
more than likely allow us to spar with each other."
"We have a Mage's Guild right over their, and we have enchanters and the
like. While I was out with Lotus in the woods, I used him to improve my
accuracy and target aquisition since he's mroe agile than you'd think he should
be.I didn't worry about hitting him because he was so fast, but now that I'm
improving, there was a chance of hurting him, so I thought about enchanting my
arrows. A simple spell that casts on the strike that fortified his strength and
endurance by a little bit, and started a simple healing spell would allow me to
hit him and virtually no harm done what so ever.
"No this could be done with most weapons, since the enchantments wouldnt
have to be much, and would allow everyone to train with their prefered style,
and once we show the animals that we can't hurt them, I'd bet they'd be more
than willing to help out."
"This could also work for each other, and we could decrease the
enchantment strength bit by bit to train our bodies to take the pain, and we
could also give the enchantment something that feels like hurt, but no actual
harm is done, so we learn to try to avoid them too. We would still need to
learn to restrain our attacks, buut then that's good too, it would teach us to
use only the force needed, so we don't over extend ourselves in actuall
battle."
"I think those are good suggestions," Goranthir chimed in
enthusiastically. "And if we want a real challenge against something
that's tougher, can cast spells, and really wants to kill us, I'm sure there's
someone in our group -- or at least at the Mages Guild -- who can conjure up
some bonewalkers or daedroths ... Temporarily, of course ..."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 06:53 PM
"Aah yes, I think I have something for you here.." He
studied his pockets for a while, until he found the letter he was looking for.
He opened it, and started reading.
Dear whoeverisreadingthis,
I write this letter to explain what ever events happened. I recently acquired
a rare amulet from the witches of Skyrim. It arrived this day with a raven
messenger. It is supposed to take this amulet back to them after I've used it,
or so the letter that came with it says. I am not yet quite sure what it's
purpose is, but today I shall try it. It may cause my death, or some other
unknown effect. None the less, I will try it on, for I have also found out,
that I have only few months left in my life. Shortly said, I am desperate. Do
not blame any of this to the innkeep, for he knows none of it.
Dastril Arachdint, a humble Spellsword
After reading it, he handed it over to Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 07:01 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 12:52 PM)
I think those are good suggestions," Goranthir chimed
in enthusiastically. "And if we want a real challenge against something
that's tougher, can cast spells, and really wants to kill us, I'm sure there's
someone in our group -- or at least at the Mages Guild -- who can conjure up
some bonewalkers or daedroths ... Temporarily, of course ...
"Good ideas all," Loranna says. "Anya, Lotus would be an
excellent partner for us to spar with; he's got flight and he's pretty smart
from what I've seen. Do you think he'd be willing to spar with the rest of
us?"
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 12:53 PM)
"Aah yes, I think I have something for you here.." He
studied his pockets for a while, until he found the letter he was looking for.
He opened it, and started reading.
Dear whoeverisreadingthis,
I write this letter to explain what ever events happened. I recently
acquired a rare amulet from the witches of Skyrim. It arrived this day with a
raven messenger. It is supposed to take this amulet back to them after I've
used it, or so the letter that came with it says. I am not yet quite sure what
it's purpose is, but today I shall try it. It may cause my death, or some other
unknown effect. None the less, I will try it on, for I have also found out,
that I have only few months left in my life. Shortly said, I am
desperate. Do not blame any of this to the innkeep, for he knows none of it.
Dastril Arachdint, a humble
Spellsword
After reading it, he handed it over to Loranna.
Loranna reads the letter, and says " ... Hmm; well, I think we can guess
what happened ... it's good to see the amulet did not in fact kill you,
dear."
She looks back up at Dastril. " ... Say, would you by chance be interested
in helping out with a little arena idea we're working on?" she asks.
"I recall you mentioning you are a spellsword ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 8 2005, 07:02 PM
Anya stood up, slightly nervous, "Um Shaka, you mind if we
talk outside? I have a few questions."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 07:04 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 12:01 PM)
Loranna reads the letter, and says " ... Hmm; well, I think
we can guess what happened ... it's good to see the amulet did not in fact kill
you, dear."
She looks back up at Dastril. " ... Say, would you by chance be
interested in helping out with a little arena idea we're working on?" she
asks. "I recall you mentioning you are a spellsword ..."
"Yes, I think so. I don't have anything busy going on now... Frankly,
none. So, what's in your mind exactly?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 8 2005, 07:05 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 8 2005, 01:02 PM)
Anya stood up, slightly nervous, "Um Shaks, you mind if we
talk outside? I have a few questions."
"Of course, Anya." The two made their way out of the tavern while the
others were engrossed with the plans. Shaka found a spot near one of the bay
windows that was fairly private from the passing townsfolk.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 8 2005, 07:07 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 11:05 AM)
"Of course, Anya." The two made their way out of
the tavern while the others were engrossed with the plans. Shaka found a
spot near one of the bay windows that was fairly private from the passing
townsfolk.
"First of all, could you explain to me what happened in the Mage's Guild,
I was... umm preoccupied for most of it."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 07:10 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 01:04 PM)
Yes, I think so. I don't have anything busy going on
now... Frankly, none. So, what's in your mind exactly?
Loranna wonders what's on Anya's mind ...
"Well, we're looking to improve our battle skill and teamwork, and we're
thinking of making an arena, practicing against animals and summoned creatures,
working on new strategies, that sort of thing," she says, feeling she gave
the the 'save the world' speech twice tonight already. "I'd be interested
in any suggestions you could offer on how to use this idea to our best
advantage, or in any tactics you've developed over the years that you'd be
willing to share."
Posted by: syronj Aug 8 2005, 07:14 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 8 2005, 01:07 PM)
First of all, could you explain to me what happened in the
Mage's Guild, I was... umm preoccupied for most of it.
Shaka looked soberly down at the deceptively gamine Bosmer. "I'm both glad
that you missed the worst of it, and sorry that you were out for the end. This
is what Loranna did, and what your sister said . . . ."
He recounted the summoning to her, and Loranna's use of her tears; and lastly,
the final struggle while Loranna, Slyvos, and Anya were incapacitated. "I
was too angry to think straight, and improvised by calling her a sleeper and
for her to wake. It turned out to be the right tack. In the end, Anya, her eyes
were clear again, and I could only see her love for you."
"There's something else. She gave you the gift of Night Sight, and greater
endurance to me. She's gone on now, and . . . I hope you'll see her again
someday, but not for a long time."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 07:14 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 12:10 PM)
Loranna wonders what's on Anya's mind ...
"Well, we're looking to improve our battle skill and teamwork, and we're
thinking of making an arena, practicing against animals and summoned creatures,
working on new strategies, that sort of thing," she says, feeling she gave
the the 'save the world' speech twice tonight already. "I'd be
interested in any suggestions you could offer on how to use this idea to our best
advantage, or in any tactics you've developed over the years that you'd be
willing to share."
"I see... The illusions are quite handy with training. They can't hurt
you, and they disappear from a lethal blow... And they are better than some
dolls, becouse they can be controlled."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 07:21 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 01:14 PM)
I see... The illusions are quite handy with training. They
can't hurt you, and they disappear from a lethal blow... And they are better
than some dolls, becouse they can be controlled.
"Could you tell me of some specific cases where you've used illusions for
training?" Loranna asks Dastril. "And would any of these cases be
effective in actual combat, in your experience?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 8 2005, 07:25 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 11:14 AM)
Shaka looked soberly down at the deceptively gamine
Bosmer. "I'm both glad that you missed the worst of it, and sorry
that you were out for the end. This is what Loranna did, and what your
sister said . . . ."
He recounted the summoning to her, and Loranna's use of her tears; and
lastly, the final struggle while Loranna, Slyvos, and Anya were
incapacitated. "I was too angry to think straight, and improvised by
calling her a sleeper and for her to wake. It turned out to be the right
tack. In the end, Anya, her eyes were clear again, and I could only see
her love for you."
"There's something else. She gave you the gift of Night Sight, and
greater endurance to me. She's gone on now, and . . . I hope you'll
see her again someday, but not for a long time."
"Oh, that's good I guess. I didn't know about the Night Eye spell though.
Thank you for your help, Shaka." Anya's demeanor changed, suggesting she
didn't want to say this either, "Shaka I know you care for me, and I truly
care for you. But,"
"But I'm not sure what I'm thinking right now. My mind is still confused,
it's at peace, but I still don't know what's going on." Anya took a deep
breath before continuing, "Please, oh please don't take this the wrong
way, I don't see any reason this can't grow. But right now, imtimacy is a
foreign concept to me, and after what just happened, I- I need to sort myself
out."
"Right now, I need a close friend more than anything. I still get nervous
around close contact with others, even after nearly 8 years. And it didn't help
that that was all dredged up recently. I deeply care for you, but I don't want
to foolishly step into something without understanding and comeing to terms
with myself first."
"So, please, would you still be there for me? I want this to grow, but I
want this to be more than just a broken girl and a caring argonian. Right now,
I need someone to stand by me and keep me up, like you've always done since the
short time I've known you."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 07:28 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 12:21 PM)
Could you tell me of some specific cases where you've used
illusions for training?" Loranna asks Dastril. "And would any
of these cases be effective in actual combat, in your experience?
"I've seen it on combat for a couple of times.. Haven't done so myself
though. Once I saw an outstanding breton mage who summoned 2 illusions of
himself, and equipped them with longswords using telekinesis. It worked, for a
while, until a filthy coward sneak from behind and slew him... It demands a
great amount of concentration, that is. That's also where I had the idea of
using them in training."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 07:34 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 01:28 PM)
I've seen it on combat for a couple of times.. Haven't
done so myself though. Once I saw an outstanding breton mage who summoned 2
illusions of himself, and equipped them with longswords using telekinesis. It
worked, for a while, until a filthy coward sneak from behind and slew him... It
demands a great amount of concentration, that is. That's also where I had the
idea of using them in training.
Loranna considers. "That is indeed a remarkable achievment," she
says. "In actual battle though, the demands of concentration would likely
leave one open to attack - as that Breton discovered. Various summonings can
wield weapons and don't require as much concentration to maintain ... though in
certain circumstances I could see the value of making an illusion of yourself
in multiple places at once ..."
"For training though ... hmm; what uses of illusion have you personally
used thus far for training?" Loranna asks.
Posted by: syronj Aug 8 2005, 07:34 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 8 2005, 01:25 PM)
"
"So, please, would you still be there for me? I want this to grow, but I
want this to be more than just a broken girl and a caring argonian. Right now,
I need someone to stand by me and keep me up, like you've always done since the
short time I've known you."
He was silent for a moment. Shaka had suspected this was coming, but it still
hurt. He could understand now why he had heard the Legion frowned upon lovers
within the same units. if the relationship worked, it would breed resentment
among others for possible favoritism; if it failed, it would be hell to still
have to serve in proximity to the other.
The days are getting shorter, he noticed. Autumn would come, even to Ald
Raathim.
There was only one answer possible. "I understand. You know that I'll be
there, Anya."
He brushed a long wave of blonde hair back from her high-cheekboned face, and
left the taloned hand there for a second.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 07:37 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 12:34 PM)
"For training though ... hmm; what uses of illusion have
you personally used thus far for training?" Loranna asks.
"For an example, for archers and such who spar with other people,
illusionary arrows and other projectiles are quite useful. They won't damage,
and all you need for it is one good illusionist observing the battle and
conjuring illusions when necessary."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 8 2005, 07:43 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 11:34 AM)
There was only one answer possible. "I
understand. You know that I'll be there, Anya."
He brushed a long wave of blonde hair back from her high-cheekboned face, and
left the taloned hand there for a second.
Anya brought up her hand to grab Shaka's, her face souring at the hesitation
she felt. "Thank you," a small tear fell down her cheek, but nothing
else showed how much it hurt her too, "I don't see any reason for this to
not grow, but I want to make sure it's a real feeling."
Anya dragged Shaka onto the street, "Come on, I need a drink... and it
looks like you could use on too."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 07:44 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 01:37 PM)
For an example, for archers and such who spar with other
people, illusionary arrows and other projectiles are quite useful. They won't
damage, and all you need for it is one good illusionist observing the battle
and conjuring illusions when necessary.
"Hmm ..." Loranna considers Dastril's words. "How good are you
with Illusion magic, dear?"
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 07:51 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 12:44 PM)
Hmm ..." Loranna considers Dastril's words.
"How good are you with Illusion magic, dear?
I can do it, but I haven't practised it in a while. But, if you know something
about the School of Illusion, I know you'll appreciate this." His eyes
were focused on the bottle of flin, and then an exact copy of it appeared next
to it. "I can hold that there for, say, ten minutes. But, then again, I
can do this for few seconds." A whole line of copies appeared, and then
disappeared with a puff.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 07:56 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 01:51 PM)
I can do it, but I haven't practised it in a while. But, if you
know something about the School of Illusion, I know you'll appreciate
this." His eyes were focused on the bottle of flin, and then an exact copy
of it appeared next to it. "I can hold that there for, say, ten minutes.
But, then again, I can do this for few seconds." A whole line of copies
appeared, and then disappeared with a puff.
"Hmm ... I see," Loranna says. "I wonder; use an illusion of a
warrior advancing while covering him with invisibility ..."
"When we get our arena up and running, I would be happy to have you help
out by providing illusionary support; I am already thinking of a few training
excersices where it would be useful," Loranna says. "I'll talk with
my fiance Slyvos about some of these ideas; he's some talent for illusion too.
Thank you."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 8 2005, 07:57 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 07:51 PM)
I can do it, but I haven't practised it in a while. But, if you
know something about the School of Illusion, I know you'll appreciate
this." His eyes were focused on the bottle of flin, and then an exact copy
of it appeared next to it. "I can hold that there for, say, ten minutes.
But, then again, I can do this for few seconds." A whole line of copies
appeared, and then disappeared with a puff.
Nalion had listened intently, then he began to speak.
"Could you do this with a human or mer perhaps, too? Even move it a
little. I could see a use in that where you could distract enemy ranged
fighters so that they have difficulties selecting the right target."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Aug 8 2005, 07:59 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 8 2005, 12:57 PM)
Nalion had listened intently, then he began to speak.
"Could you do this with a human or mer perhaps, too? Even move it a
little. I could see a use in that where you could distract enemy ranged
fighters so that they have difficulties selecting the right target."
"Yes, but when you copy many large sized object, they tend to get a little
too fake looking. It will work with archers though..
I think I'll have to go now, though. If I am to help you with the arena idea,
I'll have to learn some spells again. See you tomorrow."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 8 2005, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 8 2005, 07:59 PM)
"Yes, but when you copy many large sized object, they tend
to get a little too fake looking. It will work with archers though..
I think I'll have to go now, though. If I am to help you with the arena idea,
I'll have to learn some spells again. See you tomorrow."
"Unrelated to illusion, now, but I just remembered a book I read
once.", Nalion began. So far, we have talked about directly affecting the
enemy with spells or in direct close quarters combat. In that book, a Dunmer
army under the command of Vivec himself faught a legion of Emperor Reman III.
Vivec had the advantage of selecting the battleground and he changed it into a
swamp by letting his troops redirect a nearby river. It severly hindered
Reman's units and they lost that battle."
Nalion paused for a brief time, thinking and taking a sip from his wine.
"You could use a similar tactic. Ice spells to make the groud slippery,
for example. I learned in a hand-to-hand lesson by Reichi here that the footing
of a warrior is as important as a sharp blade. You could also use fire spells
to incinerate the surroundings and to force an approaching enemy to take a path
that you have perpared for, giving you an advantage."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 8 2005, 08:09 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 8 2005, 01:07 PM)
Unrelated to illusion, now, but I just remembered a book I
read once.", Nalion began. So far, we have talked about directly affecting
the enemy with spells or in direct close quarters combat. In that book, a
Dunmer army under the command of Vivec himself faught a legion of Emperor Reman
III. Vivec had the advantage of selecting the battleground and he changed it
into a swamp by letting his troops redirect a nearby river. It severly hindered
Reman's units and they lost that battle.
Nalion paused for a brif time, thinking and taking a sip from his wine.
"You could use a similar tactic. Ice spells to make the groud slippery,
for example. I learned in a hand-to-hand lesson by Reichi here that the footing
of a warrior is as important as a sharp blade. You could also use fire spells
to incinerate the surrondings and to force an approaching enemy to take a path
that you have perpared for, giving you an advantage."
"I'm not sure how well that will work," Tris said. "We won't be
in Tamriel; we won't even be in the Mundus."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 8 2005, 08:11 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 8 2005, 02:07 PM)
Unrelated to illusion, now, but I just remembered a book I
read once.", Nalion began. So far, we have talked about directly affecting
the enemy with spells or in direct close quarters combat. In that book, a
Dunmer army under the command of Vivec himself faught a legion of Emperor Reman
III. Vivec had the advantage of selecting the battleground and he changed it
into a swamp by letting his troops redirect a nearby river. It severly hindered
Reman's units and they lost that battle.
Nalion paused for a brif time, thinking and taking a sip from his wine.
"You could use a similar tactic. Ice spells to make the groud slippery,
for example. I learned in a hand-to-hand lesson by Reichi here that the footing
of a warrior is as important as a sharp blade. You could also use fire spells
to incinerate the surrondings and to force an approaching enemy to take a path
that you have perpared for, giving you an advantage."
Loranna frowns thoughtfully. "This is true, Nalion, but that Dunmer had
the advantage of being able to choose the battleground. I'm not sure if we'll
have that advantage. Though ... the idea of making the ground slippery with ice
magic is appealing to me - if we practiced beforehand fighting under those
conditions."
"We might want to use Shaka's idea of talking to others; my homeland's
people are used to fighting in the snow ..."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 8 2005, 08:13 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 8 2005, 08:09 PM)
I'm not sure how well that will work," Tris
said. "We won't be in Tamriel; we won't even be in the Mundus.
"Then this will be hard. Your enemies know the local condition whereas you
will have to learn them by hard. However, thinking about possible tactics won't
hurt in my opinion.", Nalion answered, frowning and wondering about what
would await people in this "outside".
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 8 2005, 08:35 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 8 2005, 02:13 PM)
"Then this will be hard. Your enemies know the local
condition whereas you will have to learn them by hard. However, thinking about
possible tactics won't hurt in my opinion.", Nalion answered, frowning and
wondering about what would await people in this "outside".
"I say we find our eight champions who fight best together, and then we
devise a strategy based on that," said Goranthir. "If we discover our
best troop is composed of mages, we'll structure our offensive around that. If
they're stealthy types, we'll come up with something different. I think we
shouldn't come up with a plan until we know what our resources are."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 8 2005, 08:45 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 8 2005, 08:35 PM)
I say we find our eight champions who fight best together,
and then we devise a strategy based on that," said Goranthir. "If we
discover our best troop is composed of mages, we'll structure our offensive
around that. If they're stealthy types, we'll come up with something
different. I think we shouldn't come up with a plan until we know what
our resources are.
"This sounds reasonable to me, Goranthir. I tend to focus too much on
magickal aspects of combat at times. It's good to see one who has a more
unbiased view on things."
Nalion nodded in agreement, drained his glass and stood.
"I fear I have to leave now, though, my own duties are calling. It's been
good to see people sticking their heads together to think about what might
happen. Farewell my friends."
Nalion nodded to each and smiled briefly, then left the tavern and began the
short walk to the castle.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 02:11 PM)
Loranna frowns thoughtfully. "This is true, Nalion,
but that Dunmer had the advantage of being able to choose the
battleground. I'm not sure if we'll have that advantage. Though ...
the idea of making the ground slippery with ice magic is appealing to me - if
we practiced beforehand fighting under those conditions."
"We might want to use Shaka's idea of talking to others; my homeland's
people are used to fighting in the snow ..."
"There's a nordic settlement near hear, right? Would you like it if I went
to talk to them? Also, I'd like to buy some gauntlets."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 07:02 PM)
There's a nordic settlement near hear, right? Would you
like it if I went to talk to them? Also, I'd like to buy some gauntlets.
"You can talk to them if you want; I was planning on speaking again with
their acting cheif Helgi Hagslayer anyway," Loranna says. "And
Longhammer is the best armorer around - he should be able to make you gauntlets
to your liking."
"We've got a lot ahead of us in the upcoming days," Loranna says,
finishing off the last of her drink. "Lot of work, lot of practice and
planning."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 07:05 PM)
You can talk to them if you want; I was planning on
speaking again with their acting cheif Helgi Hagslayer anyway," Loranna
says. "And Longhammer is the best armorer around - he should be able
to make you gauntlets to your liking.
"We've got a lot ahead of us in the upcoming days," Loranna says,
finishing off the last of her drink. "Lot of work, lot of practice
and planning."
"That sounds good. I was hoping to get a steel gauntlet and an Iron, and
then go and get them enchanted at the mages guild."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 07:10 PM)
That sounds good. I was hoping to get a steel gauntlet and
an Iron, and then go and get them enchanted at the mages guild.
Loranna raises her eyebrows. "That seems a bit odd; my limited
understanding is that steel is overall superior to iron," she says.
"But it's your choice."
She gets up and says "I should go set things in motion; I'll see you all
tomorrow. Thank you, everyone." She hurries out, into the night.
Morning would come all too soon.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 8 2005, 07:15 PM)
Morning would come all too soon.
When Isidor woke the next morning, he wasted no time in rushing to Longhammer,
and requesting his gauntlets. "One ebony, and one Iron please." He
left the required gold, and walked out. He went to the mages guild after that,
to see about enchanting his amor. The enchanter was an old Dunmer woman, who
stood in a small room in the back of the guild. He dropped off his amor and
said "I'd like this to be enchanted with some sort of Restore Endurence or
Restore Strength spell, if you could." She replied with a nod and said
"For the whole set, 2,000 septims." Isidor handed over his gold and
said "Thank you" and walked out.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 03:17 AM
Kratos practiced with his mace as he thought to himself, "I
will defend Ald Raathim with my life and i will be one of the eight to do
this." He motioned to his waiting rival, "Alright you lazy guar it's
time I showed you true power." He advanced on the guard and threw himself
at his foe, His shield used as a battering ram, smacked into the guard and sent
him flying.
Kratos returned to the tavern and called the barkeep to his table,
"Ye..yes master Ordinator what...may I get you?" the barkeep said in
fear, "I will have your finest scrib jerky and your finest sujamma my
friend." The Ordinator was waiting for the arrival of one of his new found
companions.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:00 AM
Diamond walked out of her room sporting a new golden circlet for
the ever-precious sapphire - she wasn't letting it out of her sight (she
couldn't see it on her head, but it seemed safer there). She knew that her two
companions were with her, taking in everything she did, there to help her if
she needed them. Fortunately, they had given up on having conversations with
her unprompted, which had been immensely distracting.
Looking around the tavern area, she spotted one of Loranna's companions. Now
seemed like as good a time as any to strike up friendly conversation,
particularly after the earlier fiasco.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 07:00 PM)
Diamond walked out of her room sporting a new golden circlet for
the ever-precious sapphire - she wasn't letting it out of her sight (she
couldn't see it on her head, but it seemed safer there). She knew that her two
companions were with her, taking in everything she did, there to help her if
she needed them. Fortunately, they had given up on having conversations with
her unprompted, which had been immensely distracting.
Looking around the tavern area, she spotted one of Loranna's companions. Now
seemed like as good a time as any to strike up friendly conversation,
particularly after the earlier fiasco.
Kratos looked up from his bottomless mug of sujamma and announced himself,
"Well hello Diamond is it, how are you faring these days, please have a
seat." He gestured to her to sit down.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 8 2005, 06:03 PM)
Kratos looked up from his bottomless mug of sujamma and
announced himself, "Well hello Diamond is it, how are you faring these
days, please have a seat." He gestured to her to sit down.
She smiled. "I'm afraid I've not been introduced to you properly. As for
how I'm faring, I'm mad as ever, I'm afraid."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 07:08 PM)
She smiled. "I'm afraid I've not been introduced to you
properly. As for how I'm faring, I'm mad as ever, I'm afraid."
"Oh my apologies, I am Kratos the Ordinator, my business here in Ald
Raathim is to protect." He offered her a mug of frosty sujamma.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:15 AM
Diamond accepted gratefully, sipping from the drink lightly. She
supposed Marein would be savoring every drop. "Well, Diamond, as you
already know. Diamond of Moonguard. I'm an artist. I'll probably be setting up
a little art place down the road to keep myself going once my money runs out.
I'm just here to learn, is all."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 07:15 PM)
Diamond accepted gratefully, sipping from the drink lightly. She
supposed Marein would be savoring every drop. "Well, Diamond, as you
already know. Diamond of Moonguard. I'm an artist. I'll probably be setting up
a little art place down the road to keep myself going once my money runs out.
I'm just here to learn, is all."
"I see, will you be participating in the arena bouts at all?" He took
a bite of his scrib jerky and called the barkeep over to him, "Bring us
another plate of scrib jerky keep."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 8 2005, 06:18 PM)
I see, will you be participating in the arena bouts at
all?" He took a bite of his scrib jerky and called the barkeep over to
him, "Bring us another plate of scrib jerky keep.
"I don't know. Fighting's not my thing. I had some elementary training as
a child, but only so much as a diplomat should know. That's where all my
training is really directed, diplomacy. That's what I was raised to do. I just
didn't want to. I wanted to paint and draw and sculpt. I guess I'll help as
well as I can with this arena business, but I don't think that your wild
adventures are really for me...You're all great people to learn from, really! I
just doubt that I'll ever be ready for something like this. I'll stay on the
home front."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:25 AM
Isidor left the shop, and bumped into Shaka. "Sorry about
that, Shaka. Fancy a drink and some discussion at the Guar?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 10:25 PM)
Isidor left the shop, and bumped into Shaka. "Sorry about
that, Shaka. Fancy a drink and some discussion at the Guar?"
"I guess so, Isidor." Something non-alcoholic, he decided. Diving
into a glass wouldn't help anything, and he had to admit that Anya was right,
she wasn't ready.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 10:28 PM)
"I guess so, Isidor." Something non-alcoholic,
he decided. Diving into a glass wouldn't help anything, and he had to
admit that Anya was right, she wasn't ready.
Isidor noticed the look on Shaka's face and said "Problem with Anya? You
can tell me, I sure know what losing someone you care for is like." He
laughed rufelly.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:30 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 07:24 PM)
I don't know. Fighting's not my thing. I had some
elementary training as a child, but only so much as a diplomat should know.
That's where all my training is really directed, diplomacy. That's what I was
raised to do. I just didn't want to. I wanted to paint and draw and sculpt. I
guess I'll help as well as I can with this arena business, but I don't think
that your wild adventures are really for me...You're all great people to learn
from, really! I just doubt that I'll ever be ready for something like this.
I'll stay on the home front.
"Hmm well I am curious to know what powers you have, you look as though
you have more to you behind your appearance." He took a sip of sujamma and
offered her some scrib jerky as the keep brought it to their table.
"I also would be happy to instruct you in the arts of combat if you wish,
i will not harm you that I promise." He looked at her and noticed a
strange vibe coming from her as if there were more than one person sharing a
conscience.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 8 2005, 06:30 PM)
"Hmm well I am curious to know what powers you have, you
look as though you have more to you behind your appearance." He took a sip
of sujamma and offered her some scrib jerky as the keep brought it to their
table.
"I also would be happy to instruct you in the arts of combat if you wish,
i will not harm you that I promise." He looked at her and noticed a
strange vibe coming from her as if there were more than one person sharing a
conscience.
Laughing, but shaking her head, Diamond replied, "I'll remember that,
maybe take you up on it later. I doubt it though, thanks for offering - hey,
don't look at me like that! I'm still me!"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 10:29 PM)
Isidor noticed the look on Shaka's face and said "Problem
with Anya? You can tell me, I sure know what losing someone you care for is
like." He laughed rufelly.
Shaka said, "Not problems so much as that she has a lot of healing to do.
We're still friends, at least."
He wasn't so sure that Isidor wasn't taken with Anya himself; who wouldn't be.
"Isidor, you never know; maybe you'll find a strapping Nord in the colony
and have ten kids," Shaka gently kidded. "Don't give up hope."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 07:32 PM)
Laughing, but shaking her head, Diamond replied, "I'll
remember that, maybe take you up on it later. I doubt it though, thanks for
offering - hey, don't look at me like that! I'm still me!"
"I do not know of what you speak." He looked at her with even more
curiosity now, "What do you mean you're still you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 10:35 PM)
Shaka said, "Not problems so much as that she has a lot of
healing to do. We're still friends, at least."
He wasn't so sure that Isidor wasn't taken with Anya himself; who wouldn't be.
"Isidor, you never know; maybe you'll find a strapping Nord in the
colony and have ten kids," Shaka gently kidded. "Don't give up
hope."
"That's good. One note though, I do like Anya, but you are my friend, and
if there's one thing Nords have, it's honor. When I go to Skyrim, I hope to
find my long lost love." He looked whistful, as he pushed open the
tavern's door."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 8 2005, 06:35 PM)
I do not know of what you speak." He looked at her
with even more curiosity now, "What do you mean you're still you?
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 06:36 PM)
That's good. One note though, I do like Anya, but you are
my friend, and if there's one thing Nords have, it's honor. When I go to
Skyrim, I hope to find my long lost love." He looked whistful, as he
pushed open the tavern's door.
Diamond raised an eyebrow. "Were you not listening last night? I'm hosting
two people who unintentionally eliminated their physical manifestations.
However, they are currently only listening, and not controlling any of my
actions."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 10:36 PM)
That's good. One note though, I do like Anya, but you are
my friend, and if there's one thing Nords have, it's honor. When I go to
Skyrim, I hope to find my long lost love." He looked whistful, as he
pushed open the tavern's door.
Shaka considered asking him if he was certain that he had killed the right man
ten years ago; what if Isidor's family had been murdered by someone else,
meaning the town had been right to banish him?
Shaka didn't want to raise such confusing possibilities right now, though. He
contented himself with saying, "I hope you do go back and find her. Maybe
there's even time before the challenge that awaits us."
Challenge, now there was a euphemism.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 10:44 PM)
Shaka considered asking him if he was certain that he had killed
the right man ten years ago; what if Isidor's family had been murdered by
someone else, meaning the town had been right to banish him?
Shaka didn't want to raise such confusing possibilities right now,
though. He contented himself with saying, "I hope you do go back and
find her. Maybe there's even time before the challenge that awaits
us."
Challenge, now there was a euphemism.
"Challenge? Adventure. Challenge is a pessimists way of thinking about
something. Adventure is the way an Adventurer thinks about it."
"What'll you have?" He looks at Shaka and says "You look like
you have something on your mind, and it's not beer."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 07:39 PM)
Diamond raised an eyebrow. "Were you not listening last
night? I'm hosting two people who unintentionally eliminated their physical
manifestations. However, they are currently only listening, and not controlling
any of my actions."
"Yes I vagely remember I was in discussion with Loranna about a quest that
i have but it will have to wait till these matters have been settled." He
noticed the argonian battlemage that Nalion introduced him to and spoke,
"Ah you are Shaka am I correct, why don't you and your friend join us over
here I have much to discuss about this upcoming quest."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 10:46 PM)
Challenge? Adventure. Challenge is a pessimists way of
thinking about something. Adventure is the way an Adventurer thinks about
it." "What'll you have?" He looks at Shaka and says "You
look like you have something on your mind, and it's not beer.
Shaka found a corner table. "Too early in the morning to hit the bottle.
Don't laugh, but I could use something hot if they've got it, maybe ground
wickwheat or something."
"Yeah, you read me right, Isidor. I've been thinking about the whole Arena
idea. A lot of good training ideas were thrown around last night. It's just . .
. Well, you know how I tend to weigh all the problems in a situation. I'm
worried that I'm not versatile enough."
"I've been relying on a few basic spells over the years. Fire, water walk,
and so on. I can see that I need to learn spells to drain strength from the
enemy, drain life, even damage armor. And it looks as if I need them
yesterday."
"As for the combat side, I need to improve my ranged weapons. I'm basically
self-taught on throwing spikes and stars. I haven't touched a bow in years. . .
. We're all going to have our plates full over the next few months."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 10:54 PM)
Shaka found a corner table. "Too early in the morning
to hit the bottle. Don't laugh, but I could use something hot if they've
got it, maybe ground wickwheat or something."
"Yeah, you read me right, Isidor. I've been thinking about the whole
Arena idea. A lot of good training ideas were thrown around last
night. It's just . . . Well, you know how I tend to weigh all the
problems in a situation. I'm worried that I'm not versatile enough."
"I've been relying on a few basic spells over the years. Fire, water
walk, and so on. I can see that I need to learn spells to drain strength
from the enemy, drain life, even damage armor. And it looks as if I need
them yesterday."
"As for the combat side, I need to improve my ranged weapons. I'm
basically self-taught on throwing spikes and stars. I haven't touched a
bow in years. . . . We're all going to have our plates full over the next
few months."
"Or you could stick to one thing and let the rest of the group shore up
your weaknesses," Reichi suggested, neither Shaka or Isidor had caught his
approach. "Work together, as one, that sort of stuff."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 10:54 PM)
Shaka found a corner table. "Too early in the morning
to hit the bottle. Don't laugh, but I could use something hot if they've
got it, maybe ground wickwheat or something."
"Yeah, you read me right, Isidor. I've been thinking about the whole
Arena idea. A lot of good training ideas were thrown around last
night. It's just . . . Well, you know how I tend to weigh all the
problems in a situation. I'm worried that I'm not versatile enough."
"I've been relying on a few basic spells over the years. Fire, water
walk, and so on. I can see that I need to learn spells to drain strength
from the enemy, drain life, even damage armor. And it looks as if I need
them yesterday."
"As for the combat side, I need to improve my ranged weapons. I'm
basically self-taught on throwing spikes and stars. I haven't touched a
bow in years. . . . We're all going to have our plates full over the next
few months."
Isidor ordered a Trama Root Tea for Shaka and a cold mead for himself, then he
sat at the table. He listened to what Shaka had to say, and then replied.
"I'm no great warrior. I can swing an axe, but that does not make me a
warrior. I respect you more, because you can use a spear, and spells. I know
one spell, and I never use it. I was hoping to speak to Nalion about training
me in magic." Isidor drank and then said "How about this? You teach
me which end of a spear is which, and I'll teach you how to swing an axe."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 8 2005, 11:01 PM)
Isidor ordered a Trama Root Tea for Shaka and a cold mead for
himself, then he sat at the table. He listened to what Shaka had to say, and
then replied. "I'm no great warrior. I can swing an axe, but that does not
make me a warrior. I respect you more, because you can use a spear, and spells.
I know one spell, and I never use it. I was hoping to speak to Nalion about training
me in magic." Isidor drank and then said "How about this? You teach
me which end of a spear is which, and I'll teach you how to swing an axe."
"Sounds like a deal," said Shaka, also nodding to Diamond and Kratos.
He had fought beside Isidor and Reichi, but didn't really know the newcomers
yet. Maybe they could talk in a while. "Anya can take both of us to school
when it comes to using a spear, from what I've been hearing."
"Reichi, I hope you're right."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 08:08 PM)
Sounds like a deal," said Shaka, also nodding to
Diamond and Kratos. He had fought beside Isidor and Reichi, but didn't
really know the newcomers yet. Maybe they could talk in a while.
"Anya can take both of us to school when it comes to using a spear, from
what I've been hearing.
"Reichi, I hope you're right."
"I have heard you talking of training battlemage, I would be willing to
share my knowledge of blunt weapons in exchange for a few worthy spells if you
wish." He offered them seats and called the barkeep over, "We will
have a round of sujamma and some more scrib jerky if you will keep." He
offered him a hefty bag of gold and looked back at Shaka waiting for a
response.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:14 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 07:08 PM)
Sounds like a deal," said Shaka, also nodding to
Diamond and Kratos. He had fought beside Isidor and Reichi, but didn't
really know the newcomers yet. Maybe they could talk in a while.
"Anya can take both of us to school when it comes to using a spear, from
what I've been hearing.
"Reichi, I hope you're right."
Falco pulled up a chair next to the two of them. "Hey Shaka, Isidor. I
should have known Isidor would be drinking this early in the morning. Shaka I'm
surprised in you being here." Falco couldn't repress a grin.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:15 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 11:08 PM)
Sounds like a deal," said Shaka, also nodding to
Diamond and Kratos. He had fought beside Isidor and Reichi, but didn't
really know the newcomers yet. Maybe they could talk in a while.
"Anya can take both of us to school when it comes to using a spear, from
what I've been hearing.
"Reichi, I hope you're right."
"Well, if you're up for it later on, we could do a little sparring, even
if we don't have the proper venue."
Isidor laughed and clapped the Argonian on the back. "A nord never stops
drinking, technically.'
(OOC:)G'night all.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:16 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 8 2005, 11:14 PM)
Falco pulled up a chair next to the two of them. "Hey
Shaka, Isidor. I should have known Isidor would be drinking this early in the
morning. Shaka I'm surprised in you being here." Falco couldn't
repress a grin.
"Your bad habits are rubbing off on me, mud-brother," said Shaka,
smiling. "This isn't booze, though. Are you planning on any cross-training?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:18 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 07:16 PM)
Your bad habits are rubbing off on me, mud-brother,"
said Shaka, smiling. "This isn't booze, though. Are you
planning on any cross-training?
"Well, yeah. I need to learn how to use this dagger of mine, primarily as
a throwing weapon."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 8 2005, 11:18 PM)
Well, yeah. I need to learn how to use this dagger of
mine, primarily as a throwing weapon.
"I think Anya is my superior in throwing daggers and stars. No, I know she
is, from what she hinted about her assassin and thief days."
"Let's join Kratos and Diamond for a second," he said, though he was
still a little wary of the newcomers.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:24 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 07:20 PM)
I think Anya is my superior in throwing daggers and
stars. No, I know she is, from what she hinted about her assassin and
thief days.
"Let's join Kratos and Diamond for a second," he said, though he was
still a little wary of the newcomers.
Falco turned and saw the ordinator. He practically fell out of his chair.
"Errr an ordinator, well uh... Bye" Falco leaped to his feet and
dashed out. He was unaware that anyone in his group knew Kratos. Falco was
quite wanted in Vivec. Thus tried to avoid Ordinators whenever possible. He was
secretly glad they were all dead. Now he was faced with the problem of being in
the same town as an ordinator.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 8 2005, 08:24 PM)
Falco turned and saw the ordinator. He practically fell out of
his chair. "Errr an ordinator, well uh... Bye" Falco leaped to his
feet and dashed out. He was unaware that anyone in his group knew Kratos. Falco
was quite wanted in Vivec. Thus tried to avoid Ordinators whenever
possible. He was secretly glad they were all dead. Now he was faced with the
problem of being in the same town as an ordinator.
Kratos saw the argonian run to the door and looked back to Diamond,
"That seems to be happining alot lately." He thought he had seen that
Argonian somewhere before.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 8 2005, 11:24 PM)
He was secretly glad they were all dead. Now he was faced with
the problem of being in the same town as an ordinator.
"Falco, hold on . . . ." Too late. Shaka shrugged and walked over to
Diamond and Kratos. He eyed Kratos' Indoril armor; Shaka had pauldrons of the
same material, but more battered by time.
"How are you two this morning?" he asked.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:29 AM
"Well, thanks," said Diamond. "We were just about
to talk about tactics, would you like to join us?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:32 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 8 2005, 11:29 PM)
Well, thanks," said Diamond. "We were just
about to talk about tactics, would you like to join us?
"Tactics are good, but we don't know what kind of mix we have yet..."
Reichi said. "Of course, we don't even know if we'll make it through in
one piece either, let alone with weapons...so why not?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 08:28 PM)
"Falco, hold on . . . ." Too late. Shaka
shrugged and walked over to Diamond and Kratos. He eyed Kratos' Indoril
armor; Shaka had pauldrons of the same material, but more battered by
time.
"How are you two this morning?" he asked.
"I am fine although I would like to know where that damned barkeep is with
my scrib jerky!" He saw the barkeep appear with a huge sack on his back
which caused him to arch over, he handed the bag to Kratos stressfully and he
accepted it with one hand demonstrating his strength from years of fighting and
protecting.
"I would like to know how the Arena is faring on it's construction, have
you any news?" The Ordinator was all to excited to be able to compete in
the arena again after all the time spent away from his regular matches in
Vivec.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:36 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 8 2005, 11:32 PM)
Tactics are good, but we don't know what kind of mix we
have yet..." Reichi said. "Of course, we don't even know if we'll
make it through in one piece either, let alone with weapons...so why not?
Shaka glanced at the white-haired but young dunmer, wondering if the newcomers
had noticed Reichi's vulpine eyes.
"You've got a point, Reichi. I don't know whether we'll even have our
armor, assuming we get that far. But maybe we should practice with a variety of
fighting styles and trainers anyway. We might be facing anything from Ashlander
clansmen to disciplined Legionnaires." Glancing around to make sure no
civilians could hear, he added, "Weird to think they may have been
fighting for millennia. I wonder if they qualify as undead."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:41 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 08:36 PM)
Shaka glanced at the white-haired but young dunmer, wondering if
the newcomers had noticed Reichi's vulpine eyes.
"You've got a point, Reichi. I don't know whether we'll even have
our armor, assuming we get that far. But maybe we should practice with a
variety of fighting styles and trainers anyway. We might be facing
anything from Ashlander clansmen to disciplined Legionnaires."
Glancing around to make sure no civilians could hear, he added, "Weird to
think they may have been fighting for millennia. I wonder if they qualify
as undead."
"That is why i am offering training in blunt weapons in exchange for
magicka training battlemage." Kratos chewed on some scrib jerky.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:44 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 11:36 PM)
Shaka glanced at the white-haired but young dunmer, wondering if
the newcomers had noticed Reichi's vulpine eyes.
"You've got a point, Reichi. I don't know whether we'll even have
our armor, assuming we get that far. But maybe we should practice with a
variety of fighting styles and trainers anyway. We might be facing
anything from Ashlander clansmen to disciplined Legionnaires."
Glancing around to make sure no civilians could hear, he added, "Weird to
think they may have been fighting for millennia. I wonder if they qualify
as undead."
"As long as i retain my er...condition, i'll still be able to
fight..." Reichi replied. "I wonder if there'll even be day or night,
if i can still use it there..." he mused. "A interesting expeirance
this will be none the less."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 8 2005, 11:41 PM)
"That is why i am offering training in blunt weapons in
exchange for magicka training battlemage." Kratos chewed on some scrib
jerky.
"Maybe we can work something out. I haven't had much experience with
hammers or maces. I know the Bound spells for mace and dagger though. I
wouldn't mind teaching them."
Shaka remembered for a second that he had offered to train Anya, but she had
said she wasn't interested in learning magicka.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:47 AM
Anya entered the tavern in a less than sure-footed manner,
holding her forehead. Noticing the group gathering, she walked over nearly
tripping over a barstool. "You pay in the morning." she muttered as
she plopped down.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:48 AM
Falco was sittinng atop a building. He was scheming ways to
murder so as to avoid arrest from him. Poison would be nice, but I'm not
poison expert. I'd probably screw it up. He'd crush me in a straightout
fight,but I'll bet I can slit his throat or stab him in his sleep. Or drown him
in the rivver underneath all that armor. The possibilities are endless.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:49 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 08:46 PM)
Maybe we can work something out. I haven't had much
experience with hammers or maces. I know the Bound spells for mace and
dagger though. I wouldn't mind teaching them.
Shaka remembered for a second that he had offered to train Anya, but she had
said she wasn't interested in learning magicka.
"I've got to get going. Good to see everyone."
Shaka paid and headed back to the castle.
"Yes we will have to organize this arena soon." He turned his attention
to the other conversation on tactics. "I have many battleplans in my mind
I was a captain in the Ordinators if you didn't already know I think I can
coordinate a battle plan but I have not much knowledge in magicka."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:10 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 8 2005, 11:47 PM)
Anya entered the tavern in a less than sure-footed manner,
holding her forehead. Noticing the group gathering, she walked over nearly
tripping over a barstool. "You pay in the morning." she muttered as
she plopped down.
Shaka had to smile at the bosmer, despite her hangover. "I don't suppose a
Heal Companion would be any use, " he noted.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:21 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 10:10 PM)
Shaka had to smile at the bosmer, despite her hangover.
"I don't suppose a Heal Companion would be any use, " he noted.
"Not so loud." Anya squinted her eyes, "Not unless it it cleans
alcohal from your system. Trying to forget is hard, now I have a headache too.
I need another drink."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:29 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 12:21 AM)
Not so loud." Anya squinted her eyes, "Not
unless it it cleans alcohal from your system. Trying to forget is hard, now I
have a headache too. I need another drink.
Shaka steered her to a nearby booth for a second. "Not really; a hangover
means you're dehydrated already. I should see if the barkeep has anything
healthier. Meanwhile, try this . . . ."
He placed a talon at her temple and sent a pulse of magicka through it; her
headache eased.
Shaka backed off for a moment. He didn't want Anya to get sick of being
mothered.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:35 AM
Kratos finished off the giant bag of scrib jerky the barkeep had
brought him and turned his attention to the party at his table, "Well then
if we have no other business here might I suggest a sparring match
anyone?" The Ordinator smirked under his helm, he was growing restless
without action and he knew one of them would be a worthy opponent.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:41 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 10:29 PM)
Shaka steered her to a nearby booth for a second.
"Not really; a hangover means you're dehydrated already. I
should see if the barkeep has anything healthier. Meanwhile, try this . .
. ."
He placed a talon at her temple and sent a pulse of magicka through it;
her headache eased.
Shaka backed off for a moment. He didn't want Anya to get sick of being
mothered.
"Healthy, mead isn't healthy?" Anya smiled though, "Where have
you been all my life, as I think back to all those mornings when that spell
would have been nice. Might have saved me a few troubles too. I don't have the
best of judgment when it comes to dirty men and my insulting tongue."
Anya looked over at the Ordinator, "Ah no sparring match right now, must
drink, besides I'd dance circles around you."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:52 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 8 2005, 09:41 PM)
Healthy, mead isn't healthy?" Anya smiled though,
"Where have you been all my life, as I think back to all those mornings
when that spell would have been nice. Might have saved me a few troubles too. I
don't have the best of judgment when it comes to dirty men and my insulting
tongue.
Anya looked over at the Ordinator, "Ah no sparring match right now, must
drink, besides I'd dance circles around you."
Kratos reckognized a challenge when he heard her, "Yes another time then,
and the only circles dancing around will be the ones in your head after you
taste my skills." He showed her a friendly gesture by making an invisble
mace connect with her head. "Ha barkeep more sujamma!" The barkeep
grew to like Kratos for he was a big spender.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:56 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 12:52 AM)
Kratos reckognized a challenge when he heard her, "Yes
another time then, and the only circles dancing around will be the ones in your
head after you taste my skills." He showed her a friendly gesture by
making an invisble mace connect with her head. "Ha barkeep more
sujamma!" The barkeep grew to like Kratos for he was a big spender.
"A dancing ordinator, hehe. Never thought such serious warriors could be
jubilant. thats usually the Bouyant Armiger's job," Reichi remarked. He
remebered back to the blue dawn when he had talking with the leader of the
Armigers on the docks of Gnaar Mok. Reichi smirked. "Jus' don't go
reciting poetry on me."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:59 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 12:41 AM)
Healthy, mead isn't healthy?" Anya smiled
though, "Where have you been all my life, as I think back to all those
mornings when that spell would have been nice. Might have saved me a few
troubles too. I don't have the best of judgment when it comes to dirty men and
my insulting tongue.
Shaka handed her the rest of his trama root tea. "Get you anything else,
sera?" he murmured. "Fresh juice . . . Eye of Argonia . . . key to
the treasury?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:07 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 8 2005, 10:52 PM)
Kratos reckognized a challenge when he heard her, "Yes
another time then, and the only circles dancing around will be the ones in your
head after you taste my skills." He showed her a friendly gesture by
making an invisble mace connect with her head. "Ha barkeep more
sujamma!" The barkeep grew to like Kratos for he was a big spender.
"I concede to your skill, good warrior." Anya smiled at Kratos,
holding back a smirk. I forgot how fiercely proud these guys get, might as
well leave it be.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 8 2005, 10:59 PM)
Shaka handed her the rest of his trama root tea. "Get
you anything else, sera?" he murmured. "Fresh juice . . . Eye
of Argonia . . . key to the treasury?"
"Argonians are known for not giving up, and Shaka puts justice to that.
Thanks for the drink though." Anya fingered her Akaviri amulet,
considering what to do with it, "I still need to see the enchanter about
this thing's strength." she commented outloud.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:11 AM
Earlier This Morning ...
"You want to build an arena?" Helgi Hagslayer had asked Loranna, his
youthful face set in a warm smile. "I must say I hadn't expected to hear
you ask for that ..."
Loranna shrugged. "I know. Still, I need one - preferably as quick as
possible ..."
"One can make a flat patch of land in about a day, with enough
hands," Helgi said. "Anything beyond that will take more time. Just
how elaborate an arena do you require?"
Loranna sighs. "Eventually, I'd like it to be fairly elaborate," she
says. "But right now - we need something and we need it fast."
"Then you shall have something and have it fast," Helgi said, his
grin growing wider. "We Nords have built much of Ald Raathim; we shall now
build its arena."
===
During The Day
And so the rugged men of the north had gone into Ald Raathim, armed with tools.
An area needed to be fenced off, the land made flat. The Lady had said
something about 'some sort of cover, for ranged fighters' and so men were sent
to gather some largish rocks to pile up in a spot.
It was good, honest work, and the Nords were as good at building as they were
at fighting. Had not they helped turn Ald Raathim from the sleepy village to
the growing town it was today? Was not the castle itself originally built by
their forefathers during the invasion of Morrowind long ago?
The Nords went to work, and the Lady of Daruhn oversaw their progress, using
her magic and her potions to lend greater strength and stamina to the workers.
When the sun was just starting to set, Loranna and Helgi both looked upon the
day's handiwork with broad grins. A good-sized area just beyond the buildings
that lay closest to the castle had been made flat, a couple pile of rocks offering
some cover in the corners. A wooden fence had been set up, marking off the
area, high enough that stray arrows should not go too far.
"It's wonderful," Loranna said, and Helgi nodded, hefting his shovel.
"I'm glad you like it, Lady," Helgi responded. "When you are
ready to expand on this, you have but to come and ask."
And the Nords returned to their homes, satisfied at the work they had done and
the gold that now lined their pockets for their hard work. And Loranna sighed,
and stretched, and decided to find herself a hot meal and a nice warm bath to
rest herself and get the dust out of her hair.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 09:29 AM
Dastril finally closed the book, and yawned, although more
becouse of the boredom than tiredness. He got up to his feet, and went outside.
He decided to go and see how the arena-project was proceeding.
It seemed to be finished. It was yet sort of primitive, but that had been
expected from such a small amount of time to work on it. He went to sit on the
fence, and started to make battle plans for the future.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:28 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 03:11 AM)
The Nords went to work, and the Lady of Daruhn oversaw their
progress, using her magic and her potions to lend greater strength and stamina
to the workers. When the sun was just starting to set, Loranna and Helgi
both looked upon the day's handiwork with broad grins. A good-sized area
just beyond the buildings that lay closest to the castle had been made flat, a couple
pile of rocks offering some cover in the corners. A wooden fence had been
set up, marking off the area, high enough that stray arrows should not go too
far.
"It's wonderful," Loranna said, and Helgi nodded, hefting his shovel.
"I'm glad you like it, Lady," Helgi responded. "When you
are ready to expand on this, you have but to come and ask."
And the Nords returned to their homes, satisfied at the work they had done and
the gold that now lined their pockets for their hard work. And Loranna
sighed, and stretched, and decided to find herself a hot meal and a nice warm
bath to rest herself and get the dust out of her hair.
Isidor had paid in the bar, and went to look for Falco, when he saw the new
structure in the distance. He walked over and entered the arena, and swung his
axe into the ground. He pulled it out, and left.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 04:07 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 03:11 AM)
Earlier This Morning ...
"You want to build an arena?" Helgi Hagslayer had asked Loranna, his
youthful face set in a warm smile. "I must say I hadn't expected to
hear you ask for that ..."
Loranna shrugged. "I know. Still, I need one - preferably as
quick as possible ..."
"One can make a flat patch of land in about a day, with enough
hands," Helgi said. "Anything beyond that will take more
time. Just how elaborate an arena do you require?"
Loranna sighs. "Eventually, I'd like it to be fairly
elaborate," she says. "But right now - we need something and we
need it fast."
"Then you shall have something and have it fast," Helgi said, his
grin growing wider. "We Nords have built much of Ald Raathim; we
shall now build its arena."
===
During The Day
And so the rugged men of the north had gone into Ald Raathim, armed with
tools. An area needed to be fenced off, the land made flat. The
Lady had said something about 'some sort of cover, for ranged fighters' and so
men were sent to gather some largish rocks to pile up in a spot.
It was good, honest work, and the Nords were as good at building as they were
at fighting. Had not they helped turn Ald Raathim from the sleepy village
to the growing town it was today? Was not the castle itself originally
built by their forefathers during the invasion of Morrowind long ago?
The Nords went to work, and the Lady of Daruhn oversaw their progress, using
her magic and her potions to lend greater strength and stamina to the
workers. When the sun was just starting to set, Loranna and Helgi both
looked upon the day's handiwork with broad grins. A good-sized area just
beyond the buildings that lay closest to the castle had been made flat, a
couple pile of rocks offering some cover in the corners. A wooden fence
had been set up, marking off the area, high enough that stray arrows should not
go too far.
"It's wonderful," Loranna said, and Helgi nodded, hefting his shovel.
"I'm glad you like it, Lady," Helgi responded. "When you
are ready to expand on this, you have but to come and ask."
And the Nords returned to their homes, satisfied at the work they had done and
the gold that now lined their pockets for their hard work. And Loranna
sighed, and stretched, and decided to find herself a hot meal and a nice warm
bath to rest herself and get the dust out of her hair.
For the past day Ahjaar and Luxi had watched this Arena take shape. She
wondered why Loranna wanted one, for entertainment or training?
On the way back to room that night, Ahjaar and Luxi meet Loranna in the castle.
"Hello, Loranna." Ahjaar said, smiling.
"We couldn't help but notice the arena you've built. Other then for
fighting in, whats it for? Training?"
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 04:14 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 9 2005, 10:07 AM)
For the past day Ahjaar and Luxi had watched this Arena take
shape. She wondered why Loranna wanted one, for entertainment or
training?
On the way back to room that night, Ahjaar and Luxi meet Loranna in the castle.
"Hello, Loranna." Ahjaar said, smiling.
"We couldn't help but notice the arena you've built. Other then for
fighting in, whats it for? Training?"
Radont was walking to his room for the night when he noticed the Khajiit and
her daughter.
The Imperial Knight inclined his head in greeting, "Hello, Ahjaar is it? I
don't believe I've introduced myself formally. I am Sir Radont, Knight
Protector in the Imperial Legion, you can just call me Radont or 'hey you' or
whatever you need to get my attention. That's a beautiful little girl you have
there, I'm glad you were reunited even though I couldn't be much help."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 04:22 PM
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Aug 9 2005, 10:14 AM)
Radont was walking to his room for the night when he noticed the
Khajiit and her daughter.
The Imperial Knight inclined his head in greeting, "Hello, Ahjaar is
it? I don't believe I've introduced myself formally. I am Sir
Radont, Knight Protector in the Imperial Legion, you can just call me Radont or
'hey you' or whatever you need to get my attention. That's a beautiful
little girl you have there, I'm glad you were reunited even though I couldn't
be much help."
"Oh, hello 'Hey you.'" she grinned. "Yes, my name is Ahjaar, and
this is Luxi."
The little girl stepped forward. "Hello, serjo."
Ahjaar turned back to Loranna. "I've heard some fuss about you and your
compainions... training for something, I do belive? If you wish, I could help
you if I'd be of any assitance."
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 04:27 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 9 2005, 10:22 AM)
"Oh, hello 'Hey you.'" she grinned. "Yes, my name
is Ahjaar, and this is Luxi."
The little girl stepped forward. "Hello, serjo."
Ahjaar turned back to Loranna. "I've heard some fuss about you and your
compainions... training for something, I do belive? If you wish, I could help
you if I'd be of any assitance."
A tired but warm smile stretched across Radont's face as he entered his room,
closeing the door quietly behind him. He stripped down to a pair of cotton pants
and flopped onto the bed on top of the covers, he never did find them useful
unless it was cold outside.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:37 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 9 2005, 10:22 AM)
"Oh, hello 'Hey you.'" she grinned. "Yes, my name
is Ahjaar, and this is Luxi."
The little girl stepped forward. "Hello, serjo."
Ahjaar turned back to Loranna. "I've heard some fuss about you and your
compainions... training for something, I do belive? If you wish, I could help
you if I'd be of any assitance."
"Training primarily, yes," Loranna says, shaking dust out of her
hair. "We need to work on our overall teamwork for future battles. I'd be
happy to have you help out if you're interested ..."
Her eyes drift down to look at Luxi. "Hello there," she says,
smiling. "How are you doing?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 04:41 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:37 AM)
Training primarily, yes," Loranna says, shaking dust
out of her hair. "We need to work on our overall teamwork for future
battles. I'd be happy to have you help out if you're interested ...
Her eyes drift down to look at Luxi. "Hello there," she says,
smiling. "How are you doing?"
Luxi stepped forward. "Hi," she said shyly.
"I.. I'm good." She smiled. "And you?"
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 04:54 PM
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:57 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 9 2005, 10:41 AM)
Luxi stepped forward. "Hi," she said shyly.
"I.. I'm good." She smiled. "And you?"
"I'm doing well; just a little dusty," Loranna says, fluffing her
hair a bit. "Nothing a warm bath can't fix though."
She looks back to Ahjaar. "Forgive me; you've caught me with my hair down
so to speak. I'd be honored if you could participate in our arena training
Ahjaar; I can go into more details as to why we're all working out later. Right
now though I need to make some final arrangements before the day is completely over.
By your leave, dears."
Loranna smiles once more, winking at Luxi, and heads off, to see that weapons
for the arena are prepared and potions ready for the participants.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:00 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:57 AM)
I'm doing well; just a little dusty," Loranna says,
fluffing her hair a bit. "Nothing a warm bath can't fix
though.
She looks back to Ahjaar. "Forgive me; you've caught me with my hair
down so to speak. I'd be honored if you could participate in our arena
training Ahjaar; I can go into more details as to why we're all working out
later. Right now though I need to make some final arrangements before the
day is completely over. By your leave, dears."
Loranna smiles once more, winking at Luxi, and heads off, to see that weapons
for the arena are prepared and potions ready for the participants.
Ahjaar smiled and said goodbye, then went with Luxi to there room.
A package was waiting for her.
Ahjaar aproached the package with caution, telling Luxi to stay back.
She cast a spell of show enchantment, but noting turned up.
Ahjaar picked up the package, and brought it over to her desk, where she
carefully unwrapped it.
Inside was a bag of 2500 coins, and a letter.
Ahjaar,
Here's your money.
Now remeber, Alhiero Gadon lives in Sadith Mora.
You'll have to get your hoispitility papers, but I have that done for you.
Remeber, I want him dead by the end of the week.
Signed,
Yariina
Inside were the hospitility papers, like Yariina had said.
She had her first assassination job since she had gotten here.
Good.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:31 PM
Ald Raathim, the previous night
Nalion again held his nightwatch on top of one of Ald Raathim's towers. His
gaze swept over the clear night sky in search of a sign which would bring him
one step further in his assigned task. The past days had been tiring, both to
body and mind and his eyes began to hurt from concentratedly staring upwards.
It was cold and the mage would probably end up with a stiff neck for some days
if he kept looking sky.
A faint light out of the corner of his eye caught his attention and he just
wanted to discard it as a torch on the near hill, but it seemed to be moving
too fast for a simple lantern. The mage turned towards it and focused. It was
no torch, it was a small shooting star traveling through the sky at an amazing
pace. Nalion followed it's trail until another falling star from a different
direction came into view. The mage began to smile and it broadened even more as
he saw a third piece of matter from aetherius appearing. The three shooting
stars seemed to head towards each other from three different angles and where
they met, for an eyeblink, a single flash of light could be seen.
Nalion nodded satisfied, looked up again at the skies and whispered. "Thank
you.
Stepping down from the tower, he returned to his room and took the traveling
bag he had prepared the day before. He drew out a parchment and with quick
lines wrote a letter, adressing it to Loranna and Tris.
********
Dear Loranna, dear Tris,
Marobar Sul once told a tale about the importance of where and the final lesson
was to "learn the importance of where you strike your blows." Loosely
adapted to the burden I was chosen to carry, that would mean I have to find the
place where I have to strike.
Means of proper determination of mundial locations are few and for certainty,
many points of reference have to be used to locate one's own or the sought
one's position. Three out of thirteen minus one, by the plea of their guardian
set out on a journey and looked into the world for that which I seek. Each of
them sent out their queries and by means of time and distance, their
overlapping information minus the influence of Oblivion has returned an answer.
I know the one who I look for and now I know where to find him and this means
that the time has come to seek him out and plead my - our - case. I have to
leave the safe haven of Ald Raathim now and - like sailors looking at the stars
above - will go on a journey.
Take my thanks for your hospitality as well as my best wishes and blessings for
your own tasks and, until we see each other again,
farewell!
Nalion
********
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:47 PM
It was sunset, and Shaka was baptizing the Arena.
He had been slacking off in his training as of late, so he stood in the field
with his tunic off, having completed a ten-mile run. Shaka marvelled at the
endurance the ghost Allania had given him. He hadn't had this stamina in about
fifteen years, he estimated.
Now he practiced the fast unsheathing of Bitter Mercy. It had to become as
mindless as it was swift, since he might have little warning of an enemy
someday. Again. Again.
As he practiced, he couldn't keep his thoughts from turning to the war ahead.
Shaka had always been driven to turn a problem over in his hands, looking for
the weak spots as well as the sharp facets that could cut. Talk of battling an
ages-old legion of dead warriors had at first struck him as insane, suicidal.
But he was no longer as sure.
He drew the Spear again, practicing thrusting it into an enemy behind him.
Again, faster. Now to the left side. Now right. All the while, keeping his eyes
unfocused.
As Shaka thought about it, it might not be so simple as to picture a million or
a billion undead enemies for each of the Eight. First, not all of the dead
would want to fight, would be driven by rage. That winnowed the enemy from the
start. Eternity couldn't be as simple as the Nords' Sovengaarde, with its
afterlife of forever fighting and feasting.
Then there would be the legions of the dead who fought each other at first,
eventually to tire of it. There must be a myriad of new warrior-monks in the
afterlife, withdrawn to whatever refuge they could find, in eternal meditation.
Shaka was now practicing sweeping strikes with Bitter Mercy, using the flanges
like a sword. What most in the group didn't know yet was that the four flanges
had another purpose: sword-catchers, sword-breakers if possible.
So the dead were winnowed somewhat. Who were left? Shaka could picture two
types of eternal warriors. First were the stupid, the brutes who didn't care
that their age-long battles with each other were futile. Secondly, and most
dangerous, the war-lovers, those who lived to be at each others' throats.
Forever.
Shaka paused, sweating in the twilight. However small or great the percentage
of the dead who would fight the Eight, Shaka thought something would hold true.
If they tried to slug it out toe-to-toe with the evil dead, they would lose.
This wasn't some free-for-all between Nords who had decided to put on the bear
shirt.
No, he suspected they would have to out-think the enemy. He remembered for a
moment the old Akaviri principle he had once read: " ' Enemy advances, we
retreat; Enemy retreats, we pursue.' "
Shaka stretched his neck in a circle and decided to call it a day. He loped
back to the castle to clean up.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:32 PM
That afternoon, Diamond gathered together what was left of her
money and walked the streets of Ald Raathim, in search of a place to stay. Her
specifications were very specific: she was looking for a two-story house where
she could set up a shop and live simultaneously. She wanted a good view of both
the tavern and the castle from her studio, so that she could be there with
Loranna and the others when she was needed. What she found was quite close to
these specifications - a place half the distance between the castle and the
tavern and a little bit removed from both. It was the property of a clothier
who had apparently been driven out of business by another down the road, and
was going to try his luck elsewhere. Gold changed hands and the proper
authorities were informed, and Diamond was in the house within a few hours.
Completely out of money now, she got to work on a new piece: a painting of the
castle at Ald Raathim as seen from a distance and an angle on a rainy night.
Posted by: Connacht Yesterday, 07:03 PM
OOC: Somewhere deep within a Deadric ruin, Connacht the Wolf
prays for all the madness of Sheogorath to consume him hoping it would wash
away the innocent blood that covered his hands, if only for an instant.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:00 PM
So when you go, what am I going to do?
Luxi and Ahjaar where in bed, Ahjaar was reading while Luxi threw questions at
her.
"I'm not sure yet, babe."
"What if your gone long? Who will take care of me?"
"You don't need someone to watch you, Luxi, your 12."
"What about food, huh?"
"You can walk down to the Drunken Guar. Shell will fix you
something."
Shell was a cook at the Drunken Guar, and had made good freinds with Ahjaar and
Luxi.
"Well what if I'm jumped, huh? I don't have a dagger to defend myself
with."
"Then I'll buy you one tommarow. Plus, there are plenty of guards here. If
you get attacked they'll help you."
"What if Hankarlic comes back?"
Ahjaar sighed. "He wont, he's dead."
Ahjaar had not heard that he was still alive, she had thought him to be dead.
"Are you sure?"
Ahjaar closed her book and put it on the side table, blowing out the light. She
kissed Luxi on the forehead
"I'm sure."
"Night mom."
"Night"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:07 PM
Falco was finishing up his murderous plot on the rootop of an
Ald Raathim house. "So Lets see I lure him to the window of the castle
overlooking the sea. I push him and if he doesn't die on impact he'll drown in
the water. Seems like a good plan." H curled up on the rooftop, and went
to sleep, believeing Krato to be waiting for him at his room.
Posted by: Ritual Yesterday, 08:16 PM
Ash had left the cave with everyone else, intending to go to
Sadrith Mora. Placing his foot onto the boat, a tremor came over his body. A
voice could be heard in his head. It was the voice of an old lady, "Death
awaits you! Go not to the living city. Return to the towers of iron, here in
the north." the voice of Vaernima was painful to hear. Ash's body shook
with the intensity of the agony. "I... must go." he said, turning
quickly away from the boat and moving down the pier. "I must seek the
Raven" thought Ash, "I hope he still lives."
A short time later, Ash was looking at the entrance to the Dwemer tower.
Pushing open one of the double doors, he entered into darkness and the stench
of corpses. Only two dim dwarven lights could be seen through the darkness,
their dull hum drowned out by the sound of running machines. "I can't see
a thing" muttered Ash, drawing an iron ring from his pocket. Gripping it
tightly, he activated the enchantment on the ring, summoning a Flame Atronach.
The beast appeared in an instant, its bright flesh illuminating the corridor.
Ash descended the stairway and came to a four-way corridor. Stepping forward,
his foot slid on something wet. Looking down, Ash saw a thick line of blood,
trailing down the hallway. It looked as if a bleeding body had been dragged to
the machine room. Turning to his right, Ash walked as silently as he could, his
daedra following him. He drew both of Blade's adamantium swords, and looked
around the corner. In the room he saw the back of a beastly creation. It
appeared to be a mass of bodies sewn together into one ghastly monster. Plated
with metal sown into its skin, the creature stood roughly seven feet tall,
despite being hunched down. At the top was a horned head, with two bladed
horns, each one about two feet long. The crude helmet that had been fashioned
over the monster's head revealed that it was, in fact, four heads, having two
sets of eys on each to look in all directions. A thick body supported four
muscular arms, each ending in twisted, rusty claws. To support this mass, the
creature had eight spider-like legs, each with a metal pincer fixed to the
foot. A long tail protruded from the base of the monster's back. The only part
not covered in rusty plates was the back of the creature's neck, which seemed
to hold an assortment of soulgems feeding a lightning enchantment that pulsed
over the beast's body. Ash looked down to see that the creature was devouring
the corpse of a wood elf. The monster was too pre-occupied with its current
prey to notice Ash's head around the corner. Pulling back around the corner,
Ash rested his back on the metal wall. "That explains the blood" he
said to himself "and the stench" he said, walking back down the
hallway. His atronach moaned in agreement. Turning right, Ash found a ladder
and climbed up to a circular hatch. "This is where you leave." Said
Ash, tucking his ring back into his robe, causing the atronach to dissapate in
a flash of light and smoke.
Pushing up on the hatch, Ash emerged into total darkness. He heard a voice that
seemed to vibrate with magic.
"Who dares to enter? This is the lair of Sorkvild the Raven! Speak now or
join the dead." said the voice.
"I am Rymlidisen Ashtillepim, servant of Vaernima. I have returned under
order of my master. I come to seek your knowledge." said Ash, summoning a
ball of light to his hand. The illuminating magic revealed a ghost standing in
front of Ash, still holding the features of a Nord. "Sorkvild, what
happened to you?"
"I have become... something different." said Sorkvild, looking at his
hand. "But why are you here? It's been over a decade since you last came
to visit me."
"I'm not sure, to tell you the truth. Vaernima sent me here. She told me
to learn. I do not question her, I only obey." said Rymlin, looking arond
at the necromancer's lair.
"Well" said Sorkvild, picking up a book "You have come at... a
bad time. As you can see, I'm not what I used to be. In any case, I still owe
you, so I will do whatever I can."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:42 PM
7th. The sky of blood. Death be avanged. Red Life has come for
all.
Flowers. A whole field of them. Walking. Happy.
A growl. A scream. Hiding. Waiting. Running again.
Red eyes. A growl. A claw slashes. Blood.
Running. Jumping. Climbing. Falling.
Ahjaar wakes up, but she cannot move. She cannot open her eyes.
She can feel something. She knows something is at the foot of the bed.
Ahjaar opens her eyes to see Luxi's face, still asleep.
She knows something is there. In the room with them.
It stands at the foot of the bed.
Ahjaar's tail is puffed up with fear, her fur stands on end.
She slowly sits up to face the thing...
"Bartimeous?"
Her dead husband's foggy form stands at the foot of the bed.
It does not face her, Ahjaar can only see his back.
"Who are you?"
The figure does not move.
Ahjaar watches the figure. It sits still.
It stares into a mirror that sits on the dresser, opposite of the bed. Ahjaar
looks, but the ghost has no reflection.
"Bartimeous?" Ahjaar trys again.
This time the figure swings around.
"HOW COULD YOU HAVE DONE THIS TOO ME? YOU KNEW THE PUNISHMENTS! YOU
KNEW IF I QUIT I WOULD DIE! YOU HIPNATIZED ME! YOU KILLED ME AHJAAR!
Ahjaar shook her head in shock. "No... I didn't know! It wasn't my fault!
IT WAS YOUR FAULT, AHJAAR! YOU ARE THE REASON I AM DEAD! YOU ARE THE
RESON WHY LUXI SHALL BE DEAD TOO.!
Ahjaar was sobbing now. "No! I didn't mean too.. it wasn't my fault!"
"HANKARLIC STILL LIVES, AND HE IS LOOKING FOR REVENGE! HE WILL KILL
LUXI! HE WILL LEAVE YOU TO SUFFER!
Ahjaar screamed at him. "NO!"
IT'S YOUR FAULT!
----------------------------------------------------
Ahjaar woke up, tears pouring down her cheeks.
Sun filled the room through the window.
It was a dream.
But was it true?
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:28 PM
The villagers had been gathering to watch the construction of
the arena, as primitive at it was, with excitement. Many had come from far from
Ald Raathim, refugees of the Blue Dawn, and they told their neighbors about the
great arena fights they had seen in Vivec, Mournhold, and Necrom. One of the
peasants had even been to the Imperial City and told tales of the epic fights
he had seen there.
The talk was suspended at the sound of a thunder of footsteps, like an army
approaching. When ten Alit came through the trees into the cleared out arena, a
woman screamed, and a man shouted, “Call the guards!”
“Yes,” Goranthir called back. “Call them, and tell them to bring their wives
and children too! I like an audience!”
The battle began. One young man in ebony armor, armed with a large stick,
against ten Alit.
The Alit were hammy actors. Whenever hit with the stick, they rolled in the
dust, in dramatic death throes. They were less talented with their attacks.
Though fearsome rushing at the young Dunmer with mouth agape, it was obvious
they were holding back, trying not to hurt him.
An hour later, the audience was applauding, and Goranthir bowed, smiling,
wiping the sweat and dirt from his face.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:09 PM
Anya left the Mages Guild with Lotus in tow, thinking back to
what just happened, staring at her Akaviri amulet with a puzzled look.
Are you then enchanter?
"Why yes, serjo, how might I help you this lovely young lady."
"I was wondering if you could help me enchant this amulet."
"No problem at all. Let me look at it, which specific enchantm- This is
odd."
"What is it."
"It's already enchanted. See the pulse, that's not a reflection of the
light, but a glow."
"Oh, ok." Anya looked disheartened, hopefully it would still be
useful to her abilities. "What is it?"
The enchanter closed her eyes and hovered a hand over the amulet, "It's
enchanted with a... it has a... Confound it, I'm terribley sorry, I can't
figure it out. I can feel the magic, but I can't discern it's power. My
suggestion would be to find a safe area to try it."
"Thank you, here's a few coins for the trouble."
And tried it she did, but with no avail. She had used enchanted items before,
but this was different. Not matter how hard she tried, nothing came out. Maybe
it's a constant effect enchantment, but I don't feel any different. I'll just
hang on to it, maybe it'll reveal itself later.
Anya stumbled onto the newly built arena to the half end of Goranthir's mock
battle and giggled at his obvious liking of the adoration from the crowd. After
the people finished cheering, and the young ranger stopped showing off she
walked up to him.
"Goranthir? That's a neat trick, one I don't use much. Why didn't you
meantion you had a beast tongue when we first met?"
Lotus hovered beside her, and clacked his beak at Goranthir. Anya shot him a
facetious hurt look.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 04:09 PM)
Anya stumbled onto the newly built arena to the half end of
Goranthir's mock battle and giggled at his obvious liking of the adoration from
the crowd. After the people finished cheering, and the young ranger stopped
showing off she walked up to him.
"Goranthir? That's a neat trick, one I don't use much. Why didn't you
meantion you had a beast tongue when we first met?"
Lotus hovered beside her, and clacked his beak at Goranthir. Anya shot him a
facetious hurt look.
“Didn’t I tell you?” Goranthir grinned, still breathing hard. “I guess I don’t
advertise it much. I can’t say it’s tremendously useful most of the time.
People say they’d like to know what animals are thinking, but to tell you the
truth, most of it is pretty filthy and naughty, or just dull …”
He made a light clicking sound at Lotus and laughed, “Present company excluded,
of course.”
A little boy reached through the fence to touch one of the Alit, which reared
back, alarmed at his approach.
“No, no, they’re dangerous, you shouldn’t touch,” Goranthir said quickly.
Turning back to Anya, he added. “I wanted the peasants to accept the Alit, but
… I was thinking about asking Loranna to make the eastern foothills a sanctuary
for them, and other wild animals.”
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:27 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 02:18 PM)
“Didn’t I tell you?” Goranthir grinned, still breathing hard. “I
guess I don’t advertise it much. I can’t say it’s tremendously useful
most of the time. People say they’d like to know what animals are
thinking, but to tell you the truth, most of it is pretty filthy and naughty,
or just dull …”
He made a light clicking sound at Lotus and laughed, “Present company excluded,
of course.”
A little boy reached through the fence to touch one of the Alit, which reared
back, alarmed at his approach.
“No, no, they’re dangerous, you shouldn’t touch,” Goranthir said quickly.
Turning back to Anya, he added. “I wanted the peasants to accept the Alit, but
… I was thinking about asking Loranna to make the eastern foothills a sanctuary
for them, and other wild animals.”
"I found it useful sometimes, especially as a little girl bound to a life
a servitude." Anya saw a quick look of puzzlement cross his face and Anya
pointed to her pointy ears, "Bosmer, remember? I don't do it much though,
I usually save it for Lotus, who I've found to rise above most creatures,
intellegence-wise."
"You are special though, I've never heard of one so young, a Dunmer at
that, take to it with such ease. If I may, one word of adivce? Don't rely on it
too much. They are still animals, and can only understand so much." Anya
laughed, "Ah what am I saying, you looked like you knew what you were
doing."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:28 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 04:18 PM)
“No, no, they’re dangerous, you shouldn’t touch,” Goranthir said quickly.
Turning back to Anya, he added. “I wanted the peasants to accept the Alit, but
… I was thinking about asking Loranna to make the eastern foothills a sanctuary
for them, and other wild animals.”
"That's an interesting idea, Goran," said Shaka, coming up to the
wooden fence. He nodded to Anya in greeting. "You've made my life a little
more complicated though. If all animals have feelings, I might have to turn
vegetarian . . . . Didn't really want to." He shrugged good-naturedly.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:25 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 04:28 PM)
"That's an interesting idea, Goran," said Shaka,
coming up to the wooden fence. He nodded to Anya in greeting.
"You've made my life a little more complicated though. If all
animals have feelings, I might have to turn vegetarian . . . . Didn't really
want to." He shrugged good-naturedly.
"They have feelings, but that doesn't necessarily make them good, any more
than all feeling people are good. And many of them eat meat as well,"
Goranthir laughed. "At least that's my own justification for eating
whatever I like: I know the animals do too."
Goranthir gave a few growls to the Alit, and they growled back, and slumped off
into the woods.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:36 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 05:25 PM)
They have feelings, but that doesn't necessarily make them
good, any more than all feeling people are good. And many of them eat
meat as well," Goranthir laughed. "At least that's my own
justification for eating whatever I like: I know the animals do too.
Goranthir gave a few growls to the Alit, and they growled back, and slumped off
into the woods.
"My timing seems to be off today," Loranna says as she approaches the
arnea, an armful of glowing chitin weapons in hand. "Seems I missed the
grand opening of my own arena."
She laughs. "Hello everyone; how fare you?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 05:36 PM)
My timing seems to be off today," Loranna says as she
approaches the arnea, an armful of glowing chitin weapons in hand.
"Seems I missed the grand opening of my own arena.
She laughs. "Hello everyone; how fare you?"
"A pre-opening bout," Goranthir laughs. As the crowd begins to
dissipate, he shouts to them, "You haven't seen anything yet!"
He looked back to Loranna: "When you have a moment, I wanted to ask you
what you thought about making a section of the eastern foothills into a sanctuary
for the Alit and other wild creatures ..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 05:40 PM)
A pre-opening bout," Goranthir laughs. As the
crowd begins to dissipate, he shouts to them, "You haven't seen anything
yet!
He looked back to Loranna: "When you have a moment, I wanted to ask you
what you thought about making a section of the eastern foothills into a
sanctuary for the Alit and other wild creatures ..."
"Have more in mind?" Loranna asks, eyebrows raising. "I had
thought we could work on some basic teamwork today - specifically, how to keep
the healer from getting bullrushed."
She winks.
"I haven't given much though to a presenrve to be honest," she
admits. "I have plans to expand Ald Raathim, though those plans are still
in early stages. Still ..."
She considers for a moment.
" ... Let me say this; when we have time, explain to me your proposal in
detail. I'll compare it to what I know I have planned for Ald Raathim's
expansion and we'll see if we can't work something out. How's that?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 05:48 PM)
Have more in mind?" Loranna asks, eyebrows
raising. "I had thought we could work on some basic teamwork today -
specifically, how to keep the healer from getting bullrushed.
"Want me to call them back? Or a couple of them?" Goranthir asked,
and then looked at Loranna's weaponry. "That won't hurt them, will
it?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 05:48 PM)
... Let me say this; when we have time, explain to me
your proposal in detail. I'll compare it to what I know I have planned
for Ald Raathim's expansion and we'll see if we can't work something out.
How's that?
"That sounds good," Goranthir grinned. "It'll give me some time
to come with a reason it'd be useful to you to have some wild animals in Ald
Raathim. I know it'd be good for them to have a safe place here, but I
don't have a complete proposal ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:53 PM
Isidor walks up behind Falco and yells "BOO".
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:54 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 01:53 PM)
Isidor walks up behind Falco and yells "BOO".
Falco falls off the buildo=ing he had been sitting on. The two story fallhurt
badly.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:56 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 05:54 PM)
Falco falls off the buildo=ing he had been sitting on. The two
story fallhurt badly.
Isidor laughed, and ran down to the stairs, were the Argonian lay, knocked out.
"Where is Loranna?" he wondered aloud.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 05:52 PM)
Want me to call them back? Or a couple of
them?" Goranthir asked, and then looked at Loranna's weaponry. "That
won't hurt them, will it?
"That sounds good," Goranthir grinned. "It'll give me some time
to come with a reason it'd be useful to you to have some wild animals in Ald
Raathim. I know it'd be good for them to have a safe place here,
but I don't have a complete proposal ..."
"I had these weapons enchanted to heal cuts and bruises while sapping
fatigue," Loranna says. "Cost a bit extra; chitin isn't the most
enchantment-friendly material in the world, but these should make decent
practice weapons."
"Of course," she adds more quietly, "it also depends on who's
swinging the thing around." She reaches into her robe and pulls out couple
wooden axe handles, saying "And well, we also have these too."
"Get back to me when you're ready on that proposal; I look forward to
hearing it," Loranna says, smiling. "Now then, shall we set up some
combat excercises?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 05:58 PM)
I had these weapons enchanted to heal cuts and bruises
while sapping fatigue," Loranna says. "Cost a bit extra; chitin
isn't the most enchantment-friendly material in the world, but these should
make decent practice weapons.
"Of course," she adds more quietly, "it also depends on who's
swinging the thing around." She reaches into her robe and pulls out
couple wooden axe handles, saying "And well, we also have these too."
"Get back to me when you're ready on that proposal; I look forward to
hearing it," Loranna says, smiling. "Now then, shall we set up
some combat excercises?"
"How many Alit do you need?" Goranthil asked. He let out a series of
alarming barks, loud enough to make Loranna jump. He laughed shyly.
"Sorry."
As the thunder of footsteps through the trees grew louder, he said, "I was
fighting ten of them, but that was just for exercise. In reality, they would
have torn me to shreds. But it's good to always have a target ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:03 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 01:56 PM)
Isidor laughed, and ran down to the stairs, were the Argonian
lay, knocked out. "Where is Loranna?" he wondered aloud.
Had Falco been able to move he would have throttled Isidor. Unfortunately all
he could do was make a gurgling sound and twitch.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 06:03 PM)
How many Alit do you need?" Goranthil asked. He
let out a series of alarming barks, loud enough to make Loranna jump. He
laughed shyly. "Sorry.
As the thunder of footsteps through the trees grew louder, he said, "I was
fighting ten of them, but that was just for exercise. In reality, they
would have torn me to shreds. But it's good to always have a target
..."
"Think nothing of it," Loranna says after she finishes jumping,
resisting an urge to hit Goranthir in the head with a pillow. "Well ...
there's just a few of us right now; how about two alit per person? Tell them to
try knocking us over as best they can and warn them I'm an important target;
that'll be a good approximation of bad guys trying to take us on and going for
the healer to keep us from recovering."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 05:58 PM)
Get back to me when you're ready on that proposal; I look
forward to hearing it," Loranna says, smiling. "Now then, shall
we set up some combat excercises?
"I'll try some chitin weapons if you want, Loranna," said Shaka.
"I guess we'll see if I'm too old to learn some new tricks."
Shaka really did think a wildlife preserve was worth pursuing. Nobles had
private game preserves, of course, with poachers punished severely if caught;
but preserving wildlife for its own sake . . . This was something new in the
world, and Shaka felt it was overdue.
He had wondered, sometimes, how many animals had died when Red Mountain had
gone up. It must be incalculable. Everyone had focused on saving human and
other race refugees, but perhaps it was time to think of the other costs that
Vvardenfell had paid.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 06:03 PM)
Had Falco been able to move he would have throttled Isidor.
Unfortunately all he could do was make a gurgling sound and twitch.
Isidor picked up the Argonian carried him over to the healer's hut, and saw the
handsome Imperial, Egalius Soccitus, sitting at his desk, writing. Isidor
placed Falco on the ground and said "I scared him, he jumped, can you fix
him?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 06:09 PM)
Isidor picked up the Argonian carried him over to the healer's
hut, and saw the handsome Imperial, Egalius Soccitus, sitting at his desk,
writing. Isidor placed Falco on the ground and said "I scared him, he
jumped, can you fix him?"
Egalius Soccitus looks up from his paperwork, the illusion of good looks
vanishing as he sees he's facing a big hairy Nord and an Argonain. "Drat;
was hoping it'd be that blond Breton girl who thought she got shot in the head
with an arrow ..." he mutters.
"So you broke your friend here huh? Gotta be careful; nine out of ten
deaths can be attributed to accidents at the home," Egalius says as he
looks Falco over. "Okay, let's see; one Hearth Heal, a regular healing
potion, an ice spell for that bump on his head ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 04:08 PM)
Think nothing of it," Loranna says after she finishes
jumping, resisting an urge to hit Goranthir in the head with a pillow.
"Well ... there's just a few of us right now; how about two alit per
person? Tell them to try knocking us over as best they can and warn them
I'm an important target; that'll be a good approximation of bad guys trying to
take us on and going for the healer to keep us from recovering.
"I prefer Lotus, actually. Maybe him and the two alit? Anyway, you
wouldn't happen to have a spear in the collection of enchanted weaonpry?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 02:11 PM)
Egalius Soccitus looks up from his paperwork, the illusion of
good looks vanishing as he sees he's facing a big hairy Nord and an
Argonain. "Drat; was hoping it'd be that blond Breton girl who
thought she got shot in the head with an arrow ..." he mutters.
"So you broke your friend here huh? Gotta be careful; nine out of
ten deaths can be attributed to accidents at the home," Egalius says as he
looks Falco over. "Okay, let's see; one Hearth Heal, a regular
healing potion, an ice spell for that bump on his head ..."
Falco managed too get a few words out, "and one knife to this nord's
chest."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 06:08 PM)
Think nothing of it," Loranna says after she finishes
jumping, resisting an urge to hit Goranthir in the head with a pillow.
"Well ... there's just a few of us right now; how about two alit per
person? Tell them to try knocking us over as best they can and warn them
I'm an important target; that'll be a good approximation of bad guys trying to
take us on and going for the healer to keep us from recovering.
With growls and barks, which the handsome young ranger issued forth, fully
realizing how absurd it made him look, Goranthir "spoke" to the Alit.
They moved into a circle, beady eyes narrowed, oversized mouths hanging open. Though
they were but acting, it was a chilling sight.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:14 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 06:13 PM)
Falco managed too get a few words out, "and one knife to
this nord's chest."
Isidor smiled, and said "I'll leave him in your good hands". And then
he walked to the Arena.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:16 AM
Kratos approached the arena under construction and saw the lady
and some of his other companions. As he walked to where they were picking
weapons he asked Loranna, "What is going on are the arena fights
starting?" He noticed everyone was choosing a weapon and he picked up a
chitin mace.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 06:14 PM)
With growls and barks, which the handsome young ranger issued
forth, fully realizing how absurd it made him look, Goranthir "spoke"
to the Alit.
They moved into a circle, beady eyes narrowed, oversized mouths hanging
open. Though they were but acting, it was a chilling sight.
"Nice Work," Reichi said, as he walked towards the Arena. "I
never thought Alit were capable of such coordination."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:17 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 06:14 PM)
With growls and barks, which the handsome young ranger issued
forth, fully realizing how absurd it made him look, Goranthir "spoke"
to the Alit.
They moved into a circle, beady eyes narrowed, oversized mouths hanging
open. Though they were but acting, it was a chilling sight.
Shaka chose two short swords from among the chitin, wanting to attempt a
dual-wield style before trying other tactics. He looked dubiously at the two
ivory and grey alit moving into position nearest him.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 06:13 PM)
Falco managed too get a few words out, "and one knife to
this nord's chest."
"Leaving your friend to pay the charge for his own healing?" Egalius
calls out as Isidor leaves. "Pick out a cot while you're here, I give it
seven to one odds I'll be seeing you again before tomorrow!"
"As for that knife buddy that costs extra - mainly because I'd need
training to learn how to use the silly thing," Egalius says to Falco.
"Anyway, you're healed; the headache probably won't go away for a while
but that's no fault of magic. Thing is, somebody owes me seventy five gold for
my talents and my rapier wit in fixing you up, and the guy I was gonna charge
just walked out on you."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:21 AM
Loranna looks at the alits, thinking to herself that despite
their comical nature, they were rather impressive looking right now ...
"Aye Kratos; we're playing the game of Hit the Healer," Loranna calls
out. "Those two-legged mouths are looking to take me out and you noble
warriors must keep fragile me safe before they knock me on my bottom. No
killing the alits or one another and no breaking the fence either."
She takes up a position behind the others, eschewing a weapon for right now.
"All right then - when everyone's ready, let's go!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 02:18 PM)
Leaving your friend to pay the charge for his own
healing?" Egalius calls out as Isidor leaves. "Pick out a cot
while you're here, I give it seven to one odds I'll be seeing you again before
tomorrow!
"As for that knife buddy that costs extra - mainly because I'd need
training to learn how to use the silly thing," Egalius says to
Falco. "Anyway, you're healed; the headache probably won't go away
for a while but that's no fault of magic. Thing is, somebody owes me
seventy five gold for my talents and my rapier wit in fixing you up, and the
guy I was gonna charge just walked out on you."
Falco looked in the small gold purse he had at his belt. The thing was quite
empty. "Errr... Do you accept I.O.U.'s?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:22 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 06:16 PM)
Nice Work," Reichi said, as he walked towards the
Arena. "I never thought Alit were capable of such coordination.
Goranthir grinned and moved into a position in front of Loranna. "They're
not really pack creatures, you're right. But they like the game too."
Seeming as one, even before everyone had gotten into position, the Alit
charged, quickly closing the distance in the arena.
"Whoa!" Goranthir shouted. "Do you want me to tell them to
stop?! Everyone ready?!"
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:23 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 06:17 PM)
Shaka chose two short swords from among the chitin, wanting to
attempt a dual-wield style before trying other tactics. He looked
dubiously at the two ivory and grey alit moving into position nearest him.
Seeing that everyone was grabbing Weapons, Reichi grabbed a Chtin shortsword
and a chitin dagger. Close as he could get to his usual armament. He took up a
position between Loranna and the alits.
QUOTE
Seeming as one, even before everyone had gotten into position,
the Alit charged, quickly closing the distance in the arena.
"Whoa!" Goranthir shouted. "Do you want me to tell them to
stop?! Everyone ready?!"
"Ready as i'll ever be," Reichi replied.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:24 AM
Anya grabbed a chitin spear, delighted that the wieght was
similar to her own spear. I'll need to name that spear some day. She
gracefully lept over the fence, "Come on Lotus, let's show them what
you've always done to me."
Anya waited for the others to get in the ring, and began a series of stretches,
twirls, and moves to prepare.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 06:22 PM)
Falco looked in the small gold purse he had at his belt. The
thing was quite empty. "Errr... Do you accept I.O.U.'s?"
"I make it a policy never to accept anything but cold hard gold and
bottles of imported liquor," Egalius says with a practiced, beaming smile.
"Looks like your coin fell out of your purse when your friend knocked you
over; I always said Nords were too big for everyone else's good ..."
"But still, we're at an impasse here. You wouldn't happen to have a bottle
of filn of brandy form the capital, would you?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 03:21 PM)
Loranna looks at the alits, thinking to herself that despite
their comical nature, they were rather impressive looking right now ...
"Aye Kratos; we're playing the game of Hit the Healer," Loranna calls
out. "Those two-legged mouths are looking to take me out and you
noble warriors must keep fragile me safe before they knock me on my
bottom. No killing the alits or one another and no breaking the fence
either."
She takes up a position behind the others, eschewing a weapon for right
now. "All right then - when everyone's ready, let's go!"
Kratos took position at the front of the line telling everyone to form a
defensive triangle around Loranna, he had seen it work before and knew it would
work now he just needed everyone's cooperation.
One of the alits charged him and threw it aside with his shield, "Hold the
line!" he called out as the other alits raced toward them.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 06:23 PM)
Seeing that everyone was grabbing Weapons, Reichi grabbed a
Chtin shortsword and a chitin dagger. Close as he could get to his usual armament.
He took up a position between Loranna and the alits.
Goranthir met the first alit to get close to him, Reichi, and Loranna with a
swing of the axe handle. It grabbed it in its mouth, and flipped Goranthir up
and over its back.
Its eyes looked to Loranna as the young ranger landed heavily on his head.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 06:22 PM)
Seeming as one, even before everyone had gotten into position,
the Alit charged, quickly closing the distance in the arena.
"Whoa!" Goranthir shouted. "Do you want me to tell them to
stop?! Everyone ready?!"
Shaka would have blanched if he hadn't had scales, but he ran forward gamely
enough. He swung at the first Alit's leg, trying to strike more with the flat
than the edge. At the same time, Shaka twisted to present a lesser target to a
second Alit and landed a right-handed blow on its snout.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 06:22 PM)
Goranthir grinned and moved into a position in front of Loranna.
"They're not really pack creatures, you're right. But they like the
game too."
Seeming as one, even before everyone had gotten into position, the Alit
charged, quickly closing the distance in the arena.
"Whoa!" Goranthir shouted. "Do you want me to tell them to
stop?! Everyone ready?!"
"Ahh!" Loranna weaves a spell, casting a combined fortify endurance
and shield spell on those in front of her.
"No, no - better we get used to being taken by surprise!" she says as
she leaps back, noting that some of her companions looked a little unprepared
...
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 02:24 PM)
I make it a policy never to accept anything but cold hard
gold and bottles of imported liquor," Egalius says with a practiced,
beaming smile. "Looks like your coin fell out of your purse when
your friend knocked you over; I always said Nords were too big for everyone
else's good ...
"But still, we're at an impasse here. You wouldn't happen to have a
bottle of filn of brandy form the capital, would you?"
Falco drew forth his last bottle of cyrodillic brandy. He handed it to the man
then shuffled out stiffly to strangle Isidor with his own entrails.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 06:26 PM)
Goranthir met the first alit to get close to him, Reichi, and
Loranna with a swing of the axe handle. It grabbed it in its mouth, and
flipped Goranthir up and over its back.
Its eyes looked to Loranna as the young ranger landed heavily on his head.
Reichi closed in the Alit and brought down the Chitin shortsword on the Alit,
keeping the Dagger drawn back if it should attempt the same move on him.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:32 AM
Isidor entered the Arena, and saw the charging Alits. He reached
down and grabbed the closest weapon, a chitlin spear. "Bollocks" he
thought. He stuck the spear outwards, or so he thought.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:33 AM
Twirling the spear to a blur, Anya watched one alit nearest to
her charge. Using the momentum, she rapped the alit on the head with the blade
end.
A short jump kept her out of the way of the second charging alit and she swung
the butt end of the spear to trip him.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:41 AM
Kratos was trying hard to get them to rally together but they
weren't listening to his commands it was chaotic, like watching a pack of
scamps fight for a piece of meat, Kratos saw an oncoming alit and felt the
force of its tackle as it he fought it back a few feet and clubbed it
unconsious with his mace.
Kratos turned to see that the right flank was breached and an alit was heading
straight for Loranna, he ran and intercepted the alit sending it flying with
his shield and then taking position directly in front of Loranna, "I need
them to listen to me or this battle will not last long." He clubbed an
alit that was heading toward Loranna.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:48 AM
Goranthir staggered to his feet, blood streaming into his eyes,
which widened at the approach of an alit charging him. He rolled under it, and
ran towards Loranna to protect her.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 06:48 PM)
Goranthir staggered to his feet, blood streaming into his eyes,
which widened at the approach of an alit charging him. He rolled under
it, and ran towards Loranna to protect her.
Shaka sensed that he was too far away from Loranna and part of the group, so he
sprinted back to where a defensive line was forming. An Alit swerved to
intercept him, so Shaka used his agility to push off the Alit's leg and onto
his back, then jumped off and continued, the Alit unable to stop his momentum
in the opposite direction.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 06:48 PM)
Goranthir staggered to his feet, blood streaming into his eyes,
which widened at the approach of an alit charging him. He rolled under
it, and ran towards Loranna to protect her.
Reichi backed towards Loranna, striking a Alit with the Chitin shortsword and
dagger, forcing it back.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:55 AM
Isidor held the spear, and fell in line behind Shaka, and
Reichi. He saw an Alit charging, and yelled to Kratos "Get him!"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:57 AM
Loranna took another step or two back, seeing Goran, Isidor,
Shaka, and Reichi forming into a line to protect her.
She casts a regenration spell on the four of them, calling out "Someone,
start knocking alits out!"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 06:57 PM)
Loranna took another step or two back, seeing Goran, Isidor,
Shaka, and Reichi forming into a line to protect her.
She casts a regenration spell on the four of them, calling out "Someone,
start knocking alits out!"
"Aim for their legs!" Goranthir cried, using his ax handle to knock
one on its back.
Posted by: Tri Today, 01:08 AM
Diamond went out onto her roof to look around town. There seemed
to be something going on at the arena. She ran in that direction, intrigued.
There stood a few of her friends, fighting alits. At first she panicked, but
soon it became clear it was a drill of some sort. She shifted her attention to
how it would look as a relief sculpture...
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:09 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 05:05 PM)
"Aim for their legs!" Goranthir cried, using his ax
handle to knock one on its back.
Anya swore to herself. It'll be hard getting used to having others to rely
on in a fight.
When she got closer, she jabbed her spear in the ground and unslung her chitin
bow. Sighting a the legs of a charging alit, she let it fly. The alit stumbled
and nose-dived into the ground, halting just behind Goranthir.
Smiling a little, her vision shattered as another hit Anya from behind,
knocking her down.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:15 AM
Kratos finnally could not take the chaos he charged forward and
called out, "Everyone form a defensive triangle around Loranna!" He
took point directly in front of her down toward the alits more as he could see
them regrouping and coming back for a second charge.
"If you want some hope of teamwork you must learn to follow orders!"
He called out loudly, "Fighters up here with me, archers and mages fall
back toward Loranna and fire on the alits as they come toward us."
He waited and surprisingly they all listened and began to form a defensive
perimeter. He and the other fighters awaited the oncoming alits.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 07:09 PM)
Anya swore to herself. It'll be hard getting used to having
others to rely on in a fight.
When she got closer, she jabbed her spear in the ground and unslung her chitin
bow. Sighting a the legs of a charging alit, she let it fly. The alit stumbled
and nose-dived into the ground, halting just behind Goranthir.
Smiling a little, her vision shattered as another hit Anya from behind,
knocking her down.
Goranthir ran up the back of the fallen alit and leapt onto the back of the
alit that had knocked Anya down. Using his ax handle as a bridle, he pulled it
back, as it tried to throw him off.
"You okay?" he cried to Anya. There was still blood on his face and
in his eyes, but thanks to Loranna's spell, no wound anymore.
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 07:15 PM)
"If you want some hope of teamwork you must learn to follow orders!"
He called out loudly, "Fighters up here with me, archers and mages fall
back toward Loranna and fire on the alits as they come toward us."
He waited and surprisingly they all listened and began to form a defensive
perimeter. He and the other fighters awaited the oncoming alits.
Shaka moved quickly to the right flank of Kratos, after casting an anguished
glance at Anya. He wanted to heal her, but Kratos was right, Shaka was needed
as one of the team.
As an Alit charged Shaka, he crouched and knocked a leg out from under it,
quickly whirling to the side before the falling creature could crush him under
its bulk.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:22 AM
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 07:17 PM)
Goranthir ran up the back of the fallen alit and leapt onto the
back of the alit that had knocked Anya down. Using his ax handle as a
bridle, he pulled it back, as it tried to throw him off.
"You okay?" he cried to Anya. There was still blood on his face
and in his eyes, but thanks to Loranna's spell, no wound anymore.
"Goran! Get her behind the line!" Loranna calls out, wincing as she
does.
Great; now both she and Kratos were yelling out orders; that could only lead to
further confusion in battle ...
While people were forming up into a triangle around her, Loranna casts a second
round of fortify endurance and shield on those near her, to enhance their
ability to hold the line.
"We need someone working offensive magic ..." she mutters.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:23 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 07:15 PM)
If you want some hope of teamwork you must learn to follow
orders!" He called out loudly, "Fighters up here with me, archers and
mages fall back toward Loranna and fire on the alits as they come toward
us.
He waited and surprisingly they all listened and began to form a defensive
perimeter. He and the other fighters awaited the oncoming alits.
"I didn't know you were my leader! You should have told me before!"
Goranthir called as he charged the alit he was riding into another one,
knocking them both out. He ran over to join the group of fighters.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:32 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 05:17 PM)
Goranthir ran up the back of the fallen alit and leapt onto the
back of the alit that had knocked Anya down. Using his ax handle as a
bridle, he pulled it back, as it tried to throw him off.
"You okay?" he cried to Anya. There was still blood on his face
and in his eyes, but thanks to Loranna's spell, no wound anymore.
"Doing fine, thank you. You look like you got a little busted
youself."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 05:23 PM)
"Goran! Get her behind the line!" Loranna calls
out, wincing as she does.
"I'm on it!" she yells out. Anya grabbed her spear and ran towards
Loranna. "This isn't turning out so well, is it?" she muttered. She
sighted another arrow, but only pulled at about half strength, to prevent
permenant harm.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:33 AM
Goranthir made his usual duck and roll move to get under a
charging alit and join the line of fighters, but the alit abruptly dropped on
him, knocking him out.
For a moment, the alit paused, sniffing at Goranthir, making sure he wasn't
dead. Satisfied its friend was fine, no worse off than the alits who had
already been knocked out as part of the game, it charged toward Loranna.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:43 AM
There were very few alits now the defensive strategy Kratos came
up with worked like a charm and he knew that he and the fighters could finish
the rest of them and be done with this battle soon enough.
He knew he should have announced that he would be willing to take charge before
the battle started but he thought because he was an Ordinator they would just
assume he was in charge. Kratos knocked aside an alit with his shield and sent
it flying to the ground unconsious.
"Alright Shaka, Isidor, lets finish these nasty beasts off, remember don't
kill them." He waited for them to prepare and started the charge with his
mace leading the way.
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:49 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 07:43 PM)
"Alright Shaka, Isidor, lets finish these nasty beasts off,
remember don't kill them." He waited for them to prepare and started the
charge with his mace leading the way.
Shaka charged toward an alit and drove the pommels of both chitin swords onto
its head, attempting to stun it. He then drove his shoulder into it while the
beast attempted to recover, driving it off-balance. Shaka' Indoril pauldron met
the tough hide of the alit with an audible thump. The alit tripped over its own
feet and crashed to the ground, which shook from the impact.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 07:32 PM)
Doing fine, thank you. You look like you got a little
busted youself.
"I'm on it!" she yells out. Anya grabbed her spear and ran towards
Loranna. "This isn't turning out so well, is it?" she muttered. She
sighted another arrow, but only pulled at about half strength, to prevent
permenant harm.
"We could be doing ..." Loranna says, casting a healing spell on Anya
when she notices the charging alit.
"Crap!"
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 07:43 PM)
There were very few alits now the defensive strategy Kratos came
up with worked like a charm and he knew that he and the fighters could finish
the rest of them and be done with this battle soon enough.
He knew he should have announced that he would be willing to take charge before
the battle started but he thought because he was an Ordinator they would just
assume he was in charge. Kratos knocked aside an alit with his shield and sent
it flying to the ground unconsious.
"Alright Shaka, Isidor, lets finish these nasty beasts off, remember don't
kill them." He waited for them to prepare and started the charge with his
mace leading the way.
"Wait - Goran's out cold ...!" Loranna says, but then ...
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 07:49 PM)
Shaka charged toward an alit and drove the pommels of both
chitin swords onto its head, attempting to stun it. He then drove his
shoulder into it while the beast attempted to recover, driving it
off-balance. Shaka' Indoril pauldron met the tough hide of the alit with
an audible thump. The alit tripped over its own feet and crashed to the
ground, which shook from the impact.
The alit charging at Loranna manages to avoid Kratos by the surprising tactic
of bounding over him; Shaka takes care of him but one of the remaining Alits
manages to dash around Shaka and Kratos, running full-tilt into Loranna, who
was trying to get Goran out of the way before he got trampled.
Loranna crashes to the ground, groaning; the Alit sniffs her then makes a
strange cry that almost sounds like a yell of triumpph. The remaining alits
start to wander off.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 05:52 PM)
Loranna crashes to the ground, groaning; the Alit sniffs her
then makes a strange cry that almost sounds like a yell of triumpph. The
remaining alits start to wander off.
Anya heard a cry behind her. Turning she watches Loranna fall to the ground.
"By the Nines..."
As the alits wandered off, Anya helped Loranna unsteadily stand back up,
motioning Shaka over since he knew some healing spells, "Well that went
well, eh Loranna?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 07:57 PM)
Anya heard a cry behind her. Turning she watches Loranna fall to
the ground. "By the Nines..."
As the alits wandered off, Anya helped Loranna unsteadily stand back up, motioning
Shaka over since he knew some healing spells, "Well that went well, eh
Loranna?"
Shaka was already starting to heal Loranna, his talons glowing blue. "I
don't know who to apologize to first, Anya, you or the Lady."
"Loranna, this was a learning experience for us today, and I'm not being
sarcastic. By the way, Anya, please apologize to the alits for me as well, even
though they kicked our butts."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 08:00 PM)
Shaka was already starting to heal Loranna, his talons glowing
blue. "I don't know who to apologize to first, Anya, you or the
Lady."
"Loranna, this was a learning experience for us today, and I'm not being
sarcastic. By the way, Anya, please apologize to the alits for me as
well, even though they kicked our butts."
Isidor nods and says "We all have a lot to learn. Myself included. I fancy
myself a warrior, but I know not much about squad fighting."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:16 AM
Uhh, I'm okay, really," Loranna says, blinking
rapidly. "Just rather rattled, and now with the taste of alit in my
mouth.
She begins laughing, looking woozily to the onlookers. "Like Goran said -
you hadn't seen anything yet! Next time we're invaded I'm sending out the
alits.
Guffaws and laughing cheers greet the party as Loranna says "Right; enough
fun for one day. Everyone, to the tavern for a drink."
===
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LOCK ON!!!
Loranna
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Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna has recently commisioned an arena for
Ald Raathim - right now it's little more than a fenced off flat area, but it's
already seen action as she and her firends fought agains t some alits ... and
lost.
She currently heads to the tavern to rest and have a drink.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 02:19 AM
Summary: Kratos is furious that they lost the battle and he is
walking with Loranna back to the tavern.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:20 AM
OOC Summary:
Reichi was with the group that fought the Alits, and lost. Like Loranna, he too
is heading to the tavern for a drink. Dern Alits.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:23 AM
(OOC:)Isidor is getting ready to get drunk, while talking
with Shaka.
IC: "So, tommorrow, would you be intrested in a lesson? You teach me some
spear, and a little healing magic, and I'll teach you some axe work".
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:26 AM
Summary:
Falco Redflash, the male argonian rogue, is currently laughing his [censored]
off that the group lost a match to a bunch of alits while he watched from the
sidelines. He will waste No time rubbing it in.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:23 PM)
(OOC:)Isidor is getting ready to get drunk, while talking
with Shaka.
IC: "So, tommorrow, would you be intrested in a lesson? You teach me some
spear, and a little healing magic, and I'll teach you some axe work".
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is walking to the Drunken Guar with the
others but sobered by the realization that most of the group, like Shaka, are
loners who will have to learn to work as a team.
"Might as well, Iz. I can see also that I need to learn a lot more spells,
just as I thought."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 08:28 PM)
Might as well, Iz. I can see also that I need to
learn a lot more spells, just as I thought.
"Not nearly as much as I need to learn. I know fireball, but facing
otherwordly entities, that doesn't really help, doesn't?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:30 AM
Elsewhere:
"Tris... honestly. You were warned, I told you not to go in the House with
no Doors."
His answer was inaudible.
She sighed, and stroked his hair.
"Let me stay here," Tris said suddenly. "I don't want to run
back again, I can't, please don't make me keep doing this."
The General's expression was unyielding.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:33 AM
OOC: Anya the bosmeri rogue, is following the others to the
tavern for drinks.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 06:29 PM)
Not nearly as much as I need to learn. I know fireball,
but facing otherwordly entities, that doesn't really help, doesn't?
"I don't know any spells at all." Anya got a twinkle in her eye,
"But get me and you into the arena, and I could dance circles around that
axe of yours."
"Hey Isidor, how about a contest in the tavern, with drinks?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 02:33 AM
Kratos spoke to Loranna, "We should not have lost that
bout, i'm not blaming you but you need to let us protect you my lady."
Kratos walked to the door and opened it for Loranna and his companions.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:34 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 08:33 PM)
OOC: Anya the bosmeri rogue, is following the others to the
tavern for drinks.
"I don't know any spells at all." Anya got a twinkle in her eye,
"But get me and you into the arena, and I could dance circles around that
axe of yours."
"Hey Isidor, how about a contest in the tavern, with drinks?"
Loranna raises an eyebrow. "I was hoping to have some discussion about our
little training excersice," she says. "Let's not get too drunk now.
There's a lot to talk about."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:35 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 08:33 PM)
OOC: Anya the bosmeri rogue, is following the others to the
tavern for drinks.
"I don't know any spells at all." Anya got a twinkle in her eye,
"But get me and you into the arena, and I could dance circles around that
axe of yours."
"Hey Isidor, how about a contest in the tavern, with drinks?"
"You're probably right." He grinned and said "You couldn't out
drink a Nord. Especially this one." He grinned again, and walked into the
tavern.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:36 AM
Though Falco was stiff and aching he still had a broad grin on
his face. He found Isidor walking to the guar and spoke, "Well Isisdor I
guess the only way you can fight is by pushing people off buildings."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 08:33 PM)
Kratos spoke to Loranna, "We should not have lost that
bout, i'm not blaming you but you need to let us protect you my lady."
Kratos walked to the door and opened it for Loranna and his companions.
"Ordinator boy, you're working with a pack of Lone Wolves, you need to
work a bit before you can break them of their self-reliance," Reichi said
as he entered the tavern. "Can't expect success on the first try."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 08:36 PM)
Though Falco was stiff and aching he still had a broad grin on
his face. He found Isidor walking to the guar and spoke, "Well Isisdor I
guess the only way you can fight is by pushing people off buildings."
Isidor smiled for a moment, then said "Well, if you stopped stealing,
drinking, and hiring women to spend time with you, you might be able to fight
too. Oh, and when someone yells Boo, you don't jump off a building."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 08:37 PM)
Ordinator boy, you're working with a pack of Lone Wolves,
you need to work a bit before you can break them of their self-reliance,"
Reichi said as he entered the tavern. "Can't expect success on the first
try.
"We all have a lot to work on," Loranna says, raising her eyebrows at
Falco and looking over at Isidor with a 'What Did You Do ...' look.
"I'm buying tonight," Loranna says, sitting down; the tavern is
already ringing with tales of the fight, the alits becoming dragons in the
translation.
"Well ... thoughts? Comments?" she asks.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 04:38 PM)
Isidor smiled for a moment, then said "Well, if you stopped
stealing, drinking, and hiring women to spend time with you, you might be able
to fight too. Oh, and when someone yells Boo, you don't jump off a
building."
Falco's face adopted a look of mock offense, "hey I no a lot about team
fighting. I did spend 6 months in the legion and could probably teach you all a
thing or two about imperial discipline. For example when one loses a fight they
are denied a drink at the local tavern but must instead sprint 10 miles in full
armor."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 06:39 PM)
"We all have a lot to work on," Loranna says, raising
her eyebrows at Falco and looking over at Isidor with a 'What Did You Do ...'
look.
"I'm buying tonight," Loranna says, sitting down; the tavern is
already ringing with tales of the fight, the alits becoming dragons in the
translation.
"Well ... thoughts? Comments?" she asks.
"Well in that case, Vintage Brandy right here." Anya smiled with a
look of innocence.
"Reichi summed it up pretty much. I was taught some squad tactics, but
that was years and years ago, and I never used them. We need to remember what
we're good at team-wise. Take me for example. I'm perfect for protecting the
mages and other archers. I know plenty of close combat. So if anyone breaks the
line, I can protect the healers and such. Otherwise I'm perfectly content to
stand back and snipe."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 08:41 PM)
Falco's face adopted a look of mock offense, "hey I no a
lot about team fighting. I did spend 6 months in the legion and could probably
teach you all a thing or two about imperial discipline. For example when one loses
a fight they are denied a drink at the local tavern but must instead sprint 10
miles in full armor."
"And when an Argonian gets scared, he runs."
"BOO" he yells.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 08:39 PM)
"We all have a lot to work on," Loranna says, raising
her eyebrows at Falco and looking over at Isidor with a 'What Did You Do ...'
look.
"I'm buying tonight," Loranna says, sitting down; the tavern is
already ringing with tales of the fight, the alits becoming dragons in the
translation.
"Well ... thoughts? Comments?" she asks.
"I've learned a few things about myself already, Dres Loranna. Reichi's
right, we've been loners until recent months. Even when I was a Shrine
Sergeant, my tasks were usually by myself or with few others."
"Also, I need to learn more spells such as drain fatigue. I couldn't use
my usual spells such as fireball today without seriously hurting the alits and
probably my teammates."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 08:39 PM)
"We all have a lot to work on," Loranna says, raising
her eyebrows at Falco and looking over at Isidor with a 'What Did You Do ...'
look.
"I'm buying tonight," Loranna says, sitting down; the tavern is
already ringing with tales of the fight, the alits becoming dragons in the
translation.
"Well ... thoughts? Comments?" she asks.
Goranthir limped as he walked. Evidently, his leg was still bothering him from
the day before. He washed his face with a rag from the bar.
"I can't explain it," the young ranger frowned, clearly annoyed.
"I fought ten of them for an hour, and then, when the game was joined, I
just fell apart. I'm so sorry."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 08:39 PM)
"We all have a lot to work on," Loranna says, raising
her eyebrows at Falco and looking over at Isidor with a 'What Did You Do ...'
look.
"I'm buying tonight," Loranna says, sitting down; the tavern is
already ringing with tales of the fight, the alits becoming dragons in the
translation.
"Well ... thoughts? Comments?" she asks.
"We need more assassins, and archers. Anya is good, as is Reichi, but I
think Falco should be practicing more. Myself and Shaka will do some training
tommorrow, he'll teach me some spear and healing, and I'll teach him some axe
work. Sound good?".
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 08:44 PM)
Goranthir limped as he walked. Evidently, his leg was
still bothering him from the day before. He washed his face with a rag
from the bar.
"I can't explain it," the young ranger frowned, clearly annoyed.
"I fought ten of them for an hour, and then, when the game was joined, I
just fell apart. I'm so sorry."
"You've nothing to apologize for, son," said Shaka. "When I was
sixteen, I didn't know who the hell I was or what I wanted. You, you're already
well on the way to being a warrior and a noble, the kind who earn it rather
than are just born into it. I'm the one who should apologize to you."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 04:43 PM)
"And when an Argonian gets scared, he runs."
"BOO" he yells.
Falco was about to make a rather nasty comment about Isidor's mother when he
burst out laughing. "Come on Isidor lets get a drink."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 08:47 PM)
You've nothing to apologize for, son," said
Shaka. "When I was sixteen, I didn't know who the hell I was or what
I wanted. You, you're already well on the way to being a warrior and a
noble, the kind who earn it rather than are just born into it. I'm the
one who should apologize to you.
Goranthir smiled, but from the look in his eyes, it was evidently a compliment
he felt unworthy of. "Thank you, Shaka."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 08:48 PM)
Falco was about to make a rather nasty comment about Isidor's
mother when he burst out laughing. "Come on Isidor lets get a drink."
"Can Argonians hold their liquor?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 08:44 PM)
Goranthir limped as he walked. Evidently, his leg was
still bothering him from the day before. He washed his face with a rag
from the bar.
"I can't explain it," the young ranger frowned, clearly annoyed.
"I fought ten of them for an hour, and then, when the game was joined, I
just fell apart. I'm so sorry."
Loranna weaves more healing magic for Goranthir.
"I wasn't exactly doing as well as I should have either," she reminds
him with a smile.
"Everyone's got good comments. Working together, we need an idea of who is
to take care of what. Who is to give the orders. Who is to cast which spells -
we can't rely on just me for healing, and half my repitoire are attack spells
which support as well. Who to pull the fallen back behind the lines of defense,
and what lines of defense we should use to begin with. Who is to hold the line,
who is to go ahead, and how to keep everyone in easy reach of support ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:52 AM
Tris entered the tavern, waved to the barkeep to buy a round for
the whole house, and took a seat near the others.
"Hey there," he said, smiling widely. "I hear you people got
trampled by Alits!"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 08:50 PM)
Loranna weaves more healing magic for Goranthir.
"I wasn't exactly doing as well as I should have either," she reminds
him with a smile.
"Everyone's got good comments. Working together, we need an idea of
who is to take care of what. Who is to give the orders. Who is to
cast which spells - we can't rely on just me for healing, and half my repitoire
are attack spells which support as well. Who to pull the fallen back
behind the lines of defense, and what lines of defense we should use to begin
with. Who is to hold the line, who is to go ahead, and how to keep
everyone in easy reach of support ..."
"Everything depends on the scenario, obviously. If we were fighting in a
cold climate, I might be the best choice for a captain. If we were in close
quarters, like a city, Kratos would be better. If we were fighting in pitched
combat, Anya or Reichi would be better."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 06:52 PM)
Tris entered the tavern, waved to the barkeep to buy a round for
the whole house, and took a seat near the others.
"Hey there," he said, smiling widely. "I hear you people
got trampled by Alits!"
"Alits are bigger in person when your a wood elf." Anya retorted,
jokingly.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 08:52 PM)
Tris entered the tavern, waved to the barkeep to buy a round for
the whole house, and took a seat near the others.
"Hey there," he said, smiling widely. "I hear you people
got trampled by Alits!"
Goranthir's face brightened as he saw Tris, and he nodded. "Next time,
though ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 04:53 PM)
Everything depends on the scenario, obviously. If we were
fighting in a cold climate, I might be the best choice for a captain. If we
were in close quarters, like a city, Kratos would be better. If we were
fighting in pitched combat, Anya or Reichi would be better.
"Or in a swampy environment Shaka and I would be the best choices, and yes
Isidor Argonians have hardier livers than even nords. We can hold our liquer
quite well"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 08:52 PM)
Tris entered the tavern, waved to the barkeep to buy a round for
the whole house, and took a seat near the others.
"Hey there," he said, smiling widely. "I hear you people
got trampled by Alits!"
"Tris hun, hello," Loranna says, noding to the innkeep to bring Tris
a drink.
"Something like that; care to tell us what we did wrong?" she laughs.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:59 AM
Reichi nodded as Loranna spoke. "Yeah, we gotta figure
who's what..." he said.
QUOTE
"Something like that; care to tell us what we did
wrong?" she laughs.
"Lost coordination, had no leader, we just scrambled about."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 04:59 PM)
Reichi nodded as Loranna spoke. "Yeah, we gotta figure
who's what..." he said.
"Lost coordination, had no leader, we just scrambled about."
What we all need is discipline. Imperial discipline. Its tough but with it the
legions conquered Tamriel.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:01 AM
Tris returned Goranthir's smile, and answered Loranna's
question.
"From what I hear you weren't ready. I've been to see the General; she
says she'll send Loranna more information about the actual situations you'll be
fighting in. She said one thing in particular; if you're clever, you'll never
have to fight more than eight opponents at one time."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 09:00 PM)
What we all need is discipline. Imperial discipline. Its tough
but with it the legions conquered Tamriel.
"Why not recount some war stories, O great Falco?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:02 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 08:59 PM)
Reichi nodded as Loranna spoke. "Yeah, we gotta figure
who's what..." he said.
"Lost coordination, had no leader, we just scrambled about."
"Yes," Goranthir nodded. "That's a fair summary. Individually,
each of us took out several of the alit, but we didn't work together. It was a
lot like the ebony mine at Dagon Fel."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:01 PM)
Tris returned Goranthir's smile, and answered Loranna's
question.
"From what I hear you weren't ready. I've been to see the General;
she says she'll send Loranna more information about the actual situations
you'll be fighting in. She said one thing in particular; if you're
clever, you'll never have to fight more than eight opponents at one time."
"That's amazing ... It puts a different face on things," said Shaka
thoughtfully. "I shouldn't have been so negative before."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:01 PM)
Tris returned Goranthir's smile, and answered Loranna's
question.
"From what I hear you weren't ready. I've been to see the General;
she says she'll send Loranna more information about the actual situations
you'll be fighting in. She said one thing in particular; if you're
clever, you'll never have to fight more than eight opponents at one time."
Loranna's face becomes radiant for a moment at the mention of Allerleirauh.
"That is good news," she says, smiling. "And yes; we were caught
unprepared. A lesson I think we would do well to take to heart; we need to have
an idea of what we're doing ahead of time."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 05:01 PM)
Why not recount some war stories, O great Falco?
"I've never been in a war Oh great Nordic Lout of Vengeance I have however
gone through imperial legion training. Many nords don't join because they like
free adventure. I think its because they can't take the training."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 08:03 PM)
That's amazing ... It puts a different face on
things," said Shaka thoughtfully. "I shouldn't have been so
negative before.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 08:04 PM)
Loranna's face becomes radiant for a moment at the mention of
Allerleirauh. "That is good news," she says, smiling.
"And yes; we were caught unprepared. A lesson I think we would do
well to take to heart; we need to have an idea of what we're doing ahead of
time."
"Don't be so quick to celebrate," Tris said. "You won't be
fighting Alit; you'll be fighting heroes who have banded together in the Outer
Realms, some of whom have been working together since the Merethic Era."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 07:04 PM)
I've never been in a war Oh great Nordic Lout of Vengeance
I have however gone through imperial legion training. Many nords don't join
because they like free adventure. I think its because they can't take the
training.
"Falco, that sharp tongue's liable to get you broken in two." Any
finished off her mug, "That's number three Isidor."
"Loranna, why don't we get some parchment. We can outline what skills the
group has at their disposal, and find out how to shore up weaknesses. And paper
would help make that easier."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:06 PM)
Don't be so quick to celebrate," Tris said.
"You won't be fighting Alit; you'll be fighting heroes who have
banded together in the Outer Realms, some of whom have been working together
since the Merethic Era.
Goranthir nodded. "We should try summoning something we don't mind hurting
next time. I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't know how much to
hold back when I'm trying not to hurt the alit. And I'd like to use a weapon
that I might really use in combat -- like my dai-katana."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 09:04 PM)
I've never been in a war Oh great Nordic Lout of Vengeance
I have however gone through imperial legion training. Many nords don't join
because they like free adventure. I think its because they can't take the training.
"Oh yes, Nords aren't disciplined, an Arognians are?"
Isidor turns to Loranna and Tris and says "Is Allerleirauh really as
magnificent as everyone makes out? I've never met her, and look foward to
seeing her."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 03:09 AM
Diamond quietly slipped into the tavern and sat with the group.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 09:08 PM)
Goranthir nodded. "We should try summoning something we
don't mind hurting next time. I don't know about the rest of you, but I
don't know how much to hold back when I'm trying not to hurt the alit.
And I'd like to use a weapon that I might really use in combat -- like my
dai-katana."
"Yeah. I'd rather go up against a bunch of Dremora than Alit. They're closer
in build to what we'll be facing, and no one here will have anything against
hurting them i think," Reichi said.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 09:09 PM)
"Oh yes, Nords aren't disciplined, an Arognians are?"
Isidor turns to Loranna and Tris and says "Is Allerleirauh really as
magnificent as everyone makes out? I've never met her, and look foward to
seeing her."
"If she hadn't come to Lord Darius's ball, Hogithum may well have had a
different ending - if only because I would have been dead by the time you all
stopped Azura's madness.," Loranna says.
"You're right Tris, and yes Anya I have some parchment. Here it is ... and
I think I ought to start calling more trainers to Ald Raathim. We have the
money ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 09:07 PM)
Loranna, why don't we get some parchment. We can outline
what skills the group has at their disposal, and find out how to shore up
weaknesses. And paper would help make that easier.
Goranthir got up and got some parchment and a quill from the tavernkeep, and
put it on the table.
"You'd never be able to read my handwriting."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 09:11 PM)
"Yeah. I'd rather go up against a bunch of Dremora than
Alit. They're closer in build to what we'll be facing, and no one here will
have anything against hurting them i think," Reichi said.
"The arena's not really set up for Dremora yet," Loranna points out.
"We'll need to take further precautions."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:17 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 08:08 PM)
Goranthir nodded. "We should try summoning something we
don't mind hurting next time. I don't know about the rest of you, but I
don't know how much to hold back when I'm trying not to hurt the alit.
And I'd like to use a weapon that I might really use in combat -- like my
dai-katana."
"I dunno," Tris said, laughing. "Maybe we should practice more
with Alit before tackling dremoras."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:09 PM)
"Oh yes, Nords aren't disciplined, an Arognians are?"
Isidor turns to Loranna and Tris and says "Is Allerleirauh really as
magnificent as everyone makes out? I've never met her, and look foward to
seeing her."
"She's General Light," Tris said simply.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 09:13 PM)
The arena's not really set up for Dremora yet,"
Loranna points out. "We'll need to take further precautions.
"Can we spar against each other in the Arena? With the enchanted weapons,
obviously".
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 07:12 PM)
Goranthir got up and got some parchment and a quill from the
tavernkeep, and put it on the table.
"You'd never be able to read my handwriting."
"Don't look at me. These nimble hands don't know calliography."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 09:13 PM)
The arena's not really set up for Dremora yet,"
Loranna points out. "We'll need to take further precautions.
"Okay. So...Scamps?" Reichi questioned. "Or maybe some
bonewalkers? Or Bonelords? They can stand in for enemy spellcasters."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 05:19 PM)
"Can we spar against each other in the Arena? With the
enchanted weapons, obviously".
" I know a legion exercise that we can use to spar. Tis an ancient yet
still effective method of promoting trust among companions and the will to
follow orders It would be useful."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:19 PM)
"Can we spar against each other in the Arena? With the
enchanted weapons, obviously".
"I still want to tackle the Arena in Cyrodiil," Tris said, his eyes
shining. "But that's mainly because I really miss the Arena in Cyrodiil.
There's something about all the noise, all the smells of really cheap food, all
the little boys wanting to grow up to be you and all the women wanting to go
back to your room. And it's good money."
He turned to Falco. "Let's hear it, then."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 09:20 PM)
Okay. So...Scamps?" Reichi questioned. "Or maybe
some bonewalkers? Or Bonelords? They can stand in for enemy spellcasters.
"Not a bad idea," Loranna says to Reichi, before looking to Falco.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:25 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:22 PM)
I still want to tackle the Arena in Cyrodiil,"
Tris said, his eyes shining. "But that's mainly because I really miss the
Arena in Cyrodiil. There's something about all the noise, all the smells of
really cheap food, all the little boys wanting to grow up to be you and all the
women wanting to go back to your room. And it's good money.
He turned to Falco. "Let's hear it, then."
"This may be sound overley aggresive, but I'd like to fight or spar with
you sometime Tris. You seem so calm and serene, but I've seen you fight, and
you're better then I am. Or so I think."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 05:22 PM)
I still want to tackle the Arena in Cyrodiil,"
Tris said, his eyes shining. "But that's mainly because I really miss the
Arena in Cyrodiil. There's something about all the noise, all the smells of
really cheap food, all the little boys wanting to grow up to be you and all the
women wanting to go back to your room. And it's good money.
He turned to Falco. "Let's hear it, then."
"It requires four people, two wooden staffs and two blindfolds. The four
people split into 2 groups. One person in each group dons the blindfold and
picks up a staff. They begin sparring blinfolded with the nonlethal staffs. The
other two call out orders too their partners such as block, duck, and slash.
The blindfolded partners have no choice but to follow these orders and trust
their respective partners."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:29 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:25 PM)
This may be sound overley aggresive, but I'd like to fight
or spar with you sometime Tris. You seem so calm and serene, but I've seen you
fight, and you're better then I am. Or so I think.
"I'm a very mediocre swordsman," Tris said. "I just cheat."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 08:27 PM)
It requires four people, two wooden staffs and two
blindfolds. The four people split into 2 groups. One person in each group dons
the blindfold and picks up a staff. They begin sparring blinfolded with the
nonlethal staffs. The other two call out orders too their partners such as
block, duck, and slash. The blindfolded partners have no choice but to follow
these orders and trust their respective partners.
"I've done something like that before with Dragon, who used to be an
Imperial Legion officer. It does work, assuming you don't learn to hate each
other."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 05:29 PM)
I'm a very mediocre swordsman," Tris said.
"I just cheat.
"I've done something like that before with Dragon, who used to be an
Imperial Legion officer. It does work, assuming you don't learn to hate each
other."
"Well thats good as you'd have a leg up on the competition."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:29 PM)
I'm a very mediocre swordsman," Tris said.
"I just cheat.
"How does one cheat at swordplay? Enchantments can only do so much."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:29 PM)
I'm a very mediocre swordsman," Tris said.
"I just cheat.
"I've done something like that before with Dragon, who used to be an
Imperial Legion officer. It does work, assuming you don't learn to hate each
other."
"No reason not to give it a try," Loranna says. "Perhaps we can
work on that before we try tackling opponents in the arena again. I'd at least
like to try this night's battle over, see how well we've improved."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:30 PM)
How does one cheat at swordplay? Enchantments can only do
so much.
"There are ways to cheat at almost everything," Tris said, and
winked.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 05:31 PM)
"There are ways to cheat at almost everything,"
Tris said, and winked.
Falco nodded "Like throwing sand in your opponent's face." Falco
chuckled at a memory of doing just that.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 09:33 PM)
Falco nodded "Like throwing sand in your opponent's
face." Falco chuckled at a memory of doing just that.
"You'd know. I'm sure a few good card players have been baffeled on how
they lost to a mediocre one." he winked.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:49 AM
"So, Isidor, do you still want to try to out drink this
silly girl." Anya remarked as she downed her fourth mug of mead.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:51 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 09:49 PM)
"So, Isidor, do you still want to try to out drink this
silly girl." Anya remarked as she downed her fourth mug of mead.
Isidor grinned and said "You choose the drink, rogue".
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 07:51 PM)
Isidor grinned and said "You choose the drink, rogue".
"Hehe, let's settle with... Cyrodiilic Brandy. Sound good?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:58 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 09:56 PM)
Hehe, let's settle with... Cyrodiilic Brandy. Sound
good?
"Ah, that stuff is terrible. But, I'll last longer." He went to the bar
and said "Give me twenty bottles of flin, for me and my lady friend."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 03:59 AM
Raithen Arthat sat a table, slowly drink his brandy. He listened
to the conversations around him, but nobody seemed to be interesting enough to
interact with. He sighed, whisked down the bottoms of his flask, stood up and
straightened his robes. That's when something at the bar caught his eye, or
rather 'someones'.
A rather large possey had gathered at the bar, drinking endless mugs and flasks
of various liquores. He listened in on their conversation for a moment-decided
not to bother them-then thought better of it and decided to bother them.
After going through his rutine check of his white hair and beard, he grabbed
his staff and walked over to them, robes swishing about him.
"May I?" said Raithen, then sat down without waiting for an answer.
He leaned his wooden staff against-well-nothing. The staff ballanced
it's self, pointing straight up, with one end on the ground. This was all
happening beside Raithen, who apeared to be oblivious to the whole thing.
"I've listened in on your conversation, and I noticed that you are in need
of 'something' to practice upon. Is a summoner your solution, well,
mabey." He flicked at a peice of invisible fluff on the chest of his robe.
"But this all may be very imposing upon you-Me just waltzing over here and
offering my serveses to you. So let us start with introductions. I am Raithen
Arthat, Breton Wizard and scholar, and I specialize in summoning..."
OOC: I took a crack at it... 
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 09:59 PM)
"I've listened in on your conversation, and I noticed that
you are in need of 'something' to practice upon. Is a summoner your solution,
well, mabey." He flicked at a peice of invisible fluff on the chest of his
robe.
"But this all may be very imposing upon you-Me just waltzing over here and
offering my serveses to you. So let us start with introductions. I am Raithen
Arthat, Breton Wizard and scholar, and I specialize in summoning..."
OOC: I took a crack at it...
"Greetings, my name is Isidor. You should talk to Loranna, the nord woman
with the dark skin over there, as I'm about to get drunk." He ordered
another ten bottles, just in case.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 07:58 PM)
Ah, that stuff is terrible. But, I'll last longer."
He went to the bar and said "Give me twenty bottles of flin, for me and my
lady friend.
"Flin? Sounds good enough." Anya popped the cork off bottle one,
"Let's not worry ourselves over cups, Ready... drink." Anya tilted
the bottle and let the drink drain right down her throat.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 09:31 PM)
No reason not to give it a try," Loranna says.
"Perhaps we can work on that before we try tackling opponents in the arena
again. I'd at least like to try this night's battle over, see how well
we've improved.
"I'm still not comfortable with the idea of fighting each other,"
said Shaka. "Suppose I took out someone's eye or gave them multiple
fractures . . . Sure we could try healing spells, but would they ever look at
me the same way?"
"We're not slaves killing each other for smugglers' amusement, or nobles
duelling over some imagined slight."
He got up and walked to the bar for another drink. Shaka wasn't in the mood to
get drunk, though, and was pacing himself.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:12 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:02 PM)
"Flin? Sounds good enough." Anya popped the cork off
bottle one, "Let's not worry ourselves over cups, Ready... drink."
Anya tilted the bottle and let the drink drain right down her throat.
After ten or twenty drinks, Isidor and Anya were both still awake, but barely.
"Told...you...couldn't beat...a Nord". Perhaps it was the mead, but
she looked more beautiful then ever. "You know, I can see why Shaka likes
you....very pretty".
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:13 AM
Reichi raised a eyebrow at Raithen. "Wow, theres a guy
who's appearance just screams 'WIZARD'," he remarked. "As Isidor
suggested, speak with Loranna," he said. "I'm Reichi by the
way."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:12 PM)
After ten or twenty drinks, Isidor and Anya were both still
awake, but barely. "Told...you...couldn't beat...a Nord". Perhaps it
was the mead, but she looked more beautiful then ever. "You know, I can
see why Shaka likes you....very pretty".
"Heehee, that's just because, I had more to drink before you. I'd-d beat
you anyday."
Anya's cheeks turned bright red at his last remark, a little uncertainty
crossed her mind as well , but her judgment was shot, "You're not so bad
yourself, pretty boy..." Anya flashed him a smile and giggled, but still
sat back a little, crossing her arms almost out of habit as if to protect
herself.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:18 PM)
Heehee, that's just because, I had more to drink before
you. I'd-d beat you anyday.
Anya's cheeks turned bright red at his last remark, a little uncertainty
crossed her mind as well , but her judgment was shot, "You're not so bad
yourself, pretty boy..." Anya flashed him a smile and giggled, but still
sat back a little, crossing her arms almost out of habit as if to protect
herself.
Isidor laughed, and leaned foward on the table. "I miss....her, so much....why'd....it
have to....so sad..." Isidor looked up when Anya crossed her arms. He
laughed and said "Don't worry....I...won't..Shaka's...friend."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 10:13 PM)
Reichi raised a eyebrow at Raithen. "Wow, theres a guy
who's appearance just screams 'WIZARD'," he remarked. "As Isidor
suggested, speak with Loranna," he said. "I'm Reichi by the
way."
"Aaah, thank-you for the compliment," Raithen said with blank emotion
on his face. He reached out his hand, pulled back his robe's sleeve, to shake
Reichi's hand. "Nice to meet you, Reichi."
Raithen pulled off, grabbed his staff (that was still balancing it's self) and
went in search for Loranna...
... The search didn't last long, as she was sitting next to Reichi. It was
rather embarrising, as Raithen had begon humming an adventurous tune. He was
cut short when Reichi pointed out Loranna.
He shut himself up, stood behind Loranna. He tapped her in the back of the head
with his staff, so as to turn her attention away from her drink.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 10:22 PM)
Aaah, thank-you for the compliment," Raithen said
with blank emotion on his face. He reached out his hand, pulled back his robe's
sleeve, to shake Reichi's hand. "Nice to meet you, Reichi.
Raithen pulled off, grabbed his staff (that was still balancing it's self) and
went in search for Loranna...
... The search didn't last long, as she was sitting next to Reichi. It was
rather embarrising, as Raithen had begon humming an adventurous tune. He was
cut short when Reichi pointed out Loranna.
He shut himself up, stood behind Loranna. He tapped her in the back of the head
with his staff, so as to turn her attention away from her drink.
"Please don't do that," Loranna says, looking up from the note she
was scribing. She raises her eyebrows at the new person.
"Hello; I'm Dres Loranna, Lady of Ald Raathim. How may I help you?"
she asks.
(OOC: I'm currently making dinner; please expect slow replies )
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 10:22 PM)
He shut himself up, stood behind Loranna. He tapped her in the
back of the head with his staff, so as to turn her attention away from her
drink.
Raithen found himself with a glass longknife at his throat. "Dres Loranna,
what do you want done with this one," asked Shaka.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:21 PM)
Isidor laughed, and leaned foward on the table. "I
miss....her, so much....why'd....it have to....so sad..." Isidor looked up
when Anya crossed her arms. He laughed and said "Don't
worry....I...won't..Shaka's...friend."
Anya looked quizzically at him. Is that why he likes me? At the mention
of Shaka's name, the color drained from Anya's face, "Shaka..." She
looked up, glancing towards the bar, hoping he wasn't looking. I hope he
wasn't listening, he's known to... over-react with jealousy. she thought.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:27 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:25 PM)
Anya looked quizzically at him. Is that why he likes me?
At the mention of Shaka's name, the color drained from Anya's face,
"Shaka..." She looked up, glancing towards the bar, hoping he wasn't
looking. I hope he wasn't listening, he's known to... over-react with
jealousy. she thought.
"How...come...she.....gone? No
one...likes.....me....Falco's...right...just a drunk."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:27 PM)
How...come...she.....gone? No
one...likes.....me....Falco's...right...just a drunk.
Anya's face burned red again. "Isi-dor, I'm sorry..." She reached
over to grab Isidor's hand. Her hand hesitated a bit, but she grabbed it.
"I like you... you're a handso- nice friend..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 10:25 PM)
Raithen found himself with a glass longknife at his
throat. "Dres Loranna, what do you want done with this one,"
asked Shaka.
"Shaka!" Loranna frowns.
"Dear, it's not that big a deal; put that away," she continues.
"It was a light rap, nothing more."
"Forgive me," Loranna says to Raithen. "This isn't how we
usually introduce ourselves ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:33 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 06:27 PM)
How...come...she.....gone? No
one...likes.....me....Falco's...right...just a drunk.
Falco, who had runk twice as much as either of them (after all it was Loranna's
tab) began speaking to a wall, "Lukk... at... themm...
shlummes...drink'un... over... thar. Why... thae... godda... let...
shlummies... in here!?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:32 PM)
"Shaka!" Loranna frowns.
"Dear, it's not that big a deal; put that away," she continues.
"It was a light rap, nothing more."
"Forgive me," Loranna says to Raithen. "This isn't how we
usually introduce ourselves ..."
"This is the Lady of Daruhn, fool, not some serving wench," then
Shaka winced at what he had said. "I'm sorry, Loranna, but ... Nine
above."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:32 PM)
Anya's face burned red again. "Isi-dor, I'm sorry..."
She reached over to grab Isidor's hand. Her hand hesitated a bit, but she
grabbed it. "I like you... you're a handso- nice friend..."
"Thas
nice...Anya....you....look...much...taller...now...pretty...bosmer...never...thought...existed"
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:24 PM)
"Please don't do that," Loranna says, looking up from
the note she was scribing. She raises her eyebrows at the new person.
"Hello; I'm Dres Loranna, Lady of Ald Raathim. How may I help
you?" she asks.
(OOC: I'm currently making dinner; please expect slow replies )
"Yes," began Raithen in a moderate, watery voice. "I over-heard
your conversation about training for something that sounded rather important,
but I won't press you for those details. I am willing to offer my serveses unto
you and your," he looked around and spotted the drunken friends. "
Nobel followers." he finished with a roll of his eyes.
"I am actualy quite skilled at the Conjuration school of magic, and I am
willing to help you train without the hurt of animals. I'm also a prized
tactition, and I could be valuble to the 'team'."
"But what is it I ask in return, you are wondering. Well, I am currently
writing a book on the social and emotional skills of various races, different
professions, and how they are affected by it all. Please, I am a very curious
fellow, and I would be very gratefull if you let me train with you."
He rubbed his beard slightly before continuing. "You see, I need to be in
the action, not observing it. I hope you understood that." Raithen
ended with a stare of silence...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:42 AM
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:45 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 10:38 PM)
He rubbed his beard slightly before continuing. "You see, I
need to be in the action, not [b]observing[/i] it. I hope you understood
that." Raithen ended with a stare of silence...
"If you'll forgive me, my Lady, I think Isidor and Anya are in need of
some help." Shaka retreated to his friends before Loranna could decide to
change her even temper.
He studied Isidor and Anya for a moment. If they expected him to explode in a
jealous rage, then they didn't know him as well as they might. He reached out
and messed up the hair of both.
"You crazy kids . . . . Isidor, I know you're feeling bad about the girl
you left behind in Skyrim. Anya, you can't do anything to turn me away."
"I think you've both had enough for tonight."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 06:45 PM)
"If you'll forgive me, my Lady, I think Isidor and Anya are
in need of some help." Shaka retreated to his friends before Loranna
could decide to change her even temper.
He studied Isidor and Anya for a moment. If they expected him to explode
in a jealous rage, then they didn't know him as well as they might. He
reached out and messed up the hair of both.
"You crazy kids . . . . Isidor, I know you're feeling bad about the
girl you left behind in Skyrim. Anya, you can't do anything to turn me
away."
"I think you've both had enough for tonight."
"Exashctly! Gimme those dinnsk! Ya Shlummies ave ad enuff!" Falco
took both of their half-finihed drinks and stumbled out of the tavern.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:49 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 10:38 PM)
Yes," began Raithen in a moderate, watery voice.
"I over-heard your conversation about training for something that sounded
rather important, but I won't press you for those details. I am willing to
offer my serveses unto you and your," he looked around and spotted the
drunken friends. Nobel followers." he finished with a roll
of his eyes.
"I am actualy quite skilled at the Conjuration school of magic, and I am
willing to help you train without the hurt of animals. I'm also a prized
tactition, and I could be valuble to the 'team'."
"But what is it I ask in return, you are wondering. Well, I am currently
writing a book on the social and emotional skills of various races,
different professions, and how they are affected by it all. Please, I am a very
curious fellow, and I would be very gratefull if you let me train with
you."
He rubbed his beard slightly before continuing. "You see, I need to be in
the action, not observing it. I hope you understood that." Raithen
ended with a stare of silence...
Loranna glances over at her companions and frowns. "What the blazes
..." she sighs.
"We could use someone with Conjuration skills and tactical knowledge right
now," she concurs. "Perhaps you could join us on the morrow for our
next excersice ..."
She looks over Raithen curiously.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:32 PM)
Anya's face burned red again. "Isi-dor, I'm sorry..."
She reached over to grab Isidor's hand. Her hand hesitated a bit, but she
grabbed it. "I like you... you're a handso- nice friend..."
Isidor kissed her hand, and then fell flat on the floor, dead drunk.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:52 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 08:45 PM)
You crazy kids . . . . Isidor, I know you're feeling
bad about the girl you left behind in Skyrim. Anya, you can't do anything
to turn me away.
"I think you've both had enough for tonight."
Anya's face eye's narrowed in confusion, "I didn't want to tur- was I?
What was I doing?" Anya got up and bumped roughly into Raithen.
"'Scuze me..."
She left the tavern, less than steady, stumbling into a barstool or two. She
was scared of this feeling still, or was she just scared to commit with Shaka?
Tears started to roll down her cheek as headed to the beach. "I did'n want
to turn him away..."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:49 PM)
Loranna glances over at her companions and frowns.
"What the blazes ..." she sighs.
"We could use someone with Conjuration skills and tactical knowledge right
now," she concurs. "Perhaps you could join us on the morrow for
our next excersice ..."
She looks over Raithen curiously.
"Why yes, of course, m'lady." He brought her hand to his bearded face
and kissed it.
"Where is it we shall meet?"
A rather large bang sounded as Isidor passed out behind Raithen. But he still
continued to stare at Loranna, calm seemingly etchted onto his face.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:52 PM)
Anya's face eye's narrowed in confusion, "I didn't want to
tur- was I? What was I doing?" Anya got up and bumped roughly into Raithen.
"'Scuze me..."
She left the tavern, less than steady, stumbling into a barstool or two. She
was scared of this feeling still, or was she just scared to commit with Shaka?
Tears started to roll down her cheek as headed to the beach. "I did'n want
to turn him away..."
Shaka stood for a moment in confusion. He saw Reichi watching with his usual
ironic amusement. "What?" said Shaka. He gave up and got a room for
Isidor from the barkeep, then carried the Nord upstairs, with difficulty, and
left him to sleep it off.
Shaka then ran back downstairs and went outside to look for Anya. Okay,
decision time, he thought. Find her and I'm smothering her; let her go and I'm
a heartless bastard. He decided in favor of finding her.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:02 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 10:57 PM)
"Why yes, of course, m'lady." He brought her hand to
his bearded face and kissed it.
"Where is it we shall meet?"
A rather large bang sounded as Isidor passed out behind Raithen. But he still
continued to stare at Loranna, calm seemingly etchted onto his face.
"There's an arena just outside of town; well, there's a fenced off area
we're calling an arena anyway," Loranna says. "We only just built it
..."
She glances over at Isidor and groans slightly. "I turn my eyes away for
five minutes ... oh well."
The barkeep contemplates how to get Isidor propped back up in a chair.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:04 AM
Kratos had not drunk one drop of liquor he was still thinking of
what happened in the arena, "I know I need to be patient with these ones
but we should have won that battle." He spoke to his companions, "I
think we need alot more work, i'm sorry for not reckognizing your defects with
teamwork but I can guarantee that I can help you become more organized if you
let me command the offensive and defensive strategies in our battles to
come."
He waited for his scrib jerky than spoke again, "What say you?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:04 PM)
Kratos had not drunk one drop of liquor he was still thinking of
what happened in the arena, "I know I need to be patient with these ones
but we should have won that battle." He spoke to his companions, "I
think we need alot more work, i'm sorry for not reckognizing your defects with
teamwork but I can guarantee that I can help you become more organized if you
let me command the offensive and defensive strategies in our battles to
come."
He waited for his scrib jerky than spoke again, "What say you?"
"There's a matter of trust, my friend," Tris said, not unkindly.
"Those here have all proved their loyalty to Loranna; they have that in
common, if nothing else. You're an unknown quantity. You could give orders, but
would people follow them?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:13 AM
The door of the Drunken Guar came open and a cloaked Breton
stepped inside, his eyes swishing back and forth in their sockets as he scanned
the area. Arynel headed towards a corner.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:14 AM
Shaka ran to the castle, thinking Anya might have decided to
reel back to her bed, but the guards hadn't seen her since morning. He thought
for a moment. Where would I go on a clear summer's night?
He found her on the beach near the breakwater. The moons hung over the bay, one
in crescent phase and the other in gibbous.
When he saw the forlorn blonde elf with her back turned to him, he thought to
himself:
I love you, Anya.
It was the first time he had allowed himself to think in those terms.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:18 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 07:07 PM)
There's a matter of trust, my friend," Tris
said, not unkindly. "Those here have all proved their loyalty to
Loranna; they have that in common, if nothing else. You're an unknown
quantity. You could give orders, but would people follow them?
Diamond winced awkwardly. She hadn't quite done that. She had proven her
loyalty to a man who had in turn proven his loyalty to Loranna, but she had yet
to prove herself. She felt like an outsider.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:21 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 10:13 PM)
The door of the Drunken Guar came open and a cloaked Breton
stepped inside, his eyes swishing back and forth in their sockets as he scanned
the area. Arynel headed towards a corner.
Tris waved to the innkeeper to send Arynel a drink, then headed over to his
corner.
"I have something for you from the General," he said.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:21 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 09:14 PM)
Shaka ran to the castle, thinking Anya might have decided to
reel back to her bed, but the guards hadn't seen her since morning. He
thought for a moment. Where would I go on a clear summer's night?
He found her on the beach near the breakwater. The moons hung over the
bay, one in crescent phase and the other in gibbous.
When he saw the forlorn blonde elf with her back turned to him, he thought to
himself:
I love you, Anya.
It was the first time he had allowed himself to think in those terms.
"Hi Shaka..." Anya wiped her face, "It's the small of the water,
cleared my head a little. I heard you coming."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:21 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:21 PM)
Tris waved to the innkeeper to send Arynel a drink, then headed
over to his corner.
"I have something for you from the General," he said.
"Yes," Arynel said, smiling inspite of himself.
"What is it?" The Breton asked.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:23 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 10:21 PM)
"Yes," Arynel said, smiling inspite of himself.
"What is it?" The Breton asked.
Tris put his hands in Arynel's hair, pulled his face close, and kissed him
deeply. Then he exploded into laughter. "Tell me you didn't see that one
coming!"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:23 PM)
Tris put his hands in Arynel's hair, pulled his face close, and
kissed him deeply. Then he exploded into laughter. "Tell me you didn't see
that one coming!"
Arynel's eyes went wide, and the Breton began to sputter nonsense. In the end,
he was thankful for the drink.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 11:26 PM)
Arynel's eyes went wide, and the Breton began to sputter
nonsense. In the end, he was thankful for the drink.
"Beats having your bell rung," Loranna says to Tris, winking.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 11:21 PM)
Hi Shaka..." Anya wiped her face, "It's the
smell of the water, cleared my head a little. I heard you coming.
He sat beside her. "And all that after fighting a few Alit. I can't wait
to see how you act after we fight dremora in the arena. Self-immolation
perhaps." He smiled gently.
"Anya, don't worry about you and Isidor. We'll try to get him back to
Skyrim or something . . . ."
"Just don't cry because of something I say or do."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 08:07 PM)
There's a matter of trust, my friend," Tris
said, not unkindly. "Those here have all proved their loyalty to
Loranna; they have that in common, if nothing else. You're an unknown
quantity. You could give orders, but would people follow them?
"I don't recall seeing you fighting by my side." Kratos said in his
defense, "I was giving the orders on the field and they were working, the
alit got to Loranna when she broke her position and tried to save young
Goranthur." "Where were you then." He took his seat again,
"I am sorry for my outburst but I am the most seasoned commander here and
i've broken plenty of lone wolves back in Vivec, I will do the same here."
He picked up another plate of scriib jerky and ate quitely.
Posted by: Ledgo Yesterday, 05:35 AM
(Joining, Hope i don't interfear anything)
Bocde entered a bar, And sat down. He took a couple of flin drinks. And walked
out. He explored until he saw a red moon.
"Interesting."
He drunk a potion of leviate, And flew towards the moon.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:39 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:34 PM)
"I don't recall seeing you fighting by my side."
Kratos said in his defense, "I was giving the orders on the field and they
were working, the alit got to Loranna when she broke her position and tried to
save young Goranthur." "Where were you then." He took his seat
again, "I am sorry for my outburst but I am the most seasoned commander
here and i've broken plenty of lone wolves back in Vivec, I will do the same
here." He picked up another plate of scriib jerky and ate quitely.
Tris took a long, deliberate drink of his ale before replying.
"This isn't Vivec City, and you're not an Ordinator, just a man with a
fancy hat. These are free people, not servants to the Tribunal; they will only
follow orders if they see the benefit of them, and if they like and respect
you."
He took another drink.
"As for where I was, you may well ask."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:39 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 09:27 PM)
He sat beside her. "And all that after fighting a few
Alit. I can't wait to see how you act after we fight dremora in the
arena. Self-immolation perhaps." He smiled gently.
"Anya, don't worry about you and Isidor. We'll try to get him back
to Skyrim or something . . . ."
"Just don't cry because of something I say or do."
"It's not what you said, it's what I did." Anya stood up and brushed
herself off, nearly falling over, "I don't know what I was thinking back
there, and when you said that, I wasn't sure what I was trying to do then.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:40 AM
Reichi raised a eyebrow. "That was...bold," he said.
"Don't insult Tris golden-boy, He's about the fastest thing on Nirn. Not
to mention has helped save the collective [censored] of all those assembled
here."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:43 AM
Finishing talking to Raithin, Loranna looks over at Kratos and
Tris, frowning.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 08:39 PM)
Tris took a long, deliberate drink of his ale before replying.
"This isn't Vivec City, and you're not an Ordinator, just a man with a
fancy hat. These are free people, not servants to the Tribunal; they will
only follow orders if they see the benefit of them, and if they like and
respect you."
He took another drink.
"As for where I was, you may well ask."
"I think I did ask and you are brave to insult an Ordinator, if this were
Vivec city and I was my old self I would have presented your head to the lord
archcanon himself, i am sorry I should not speak of murdering my companions I
ask your forgiveness." He removed his mace from his belt and began looking
it as if it were changed somhow.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 11:39 PM)
"It's not what you said, it's what I did." Anya stood
up and brushed herself off, nearly falling over, "I don't know what I was
thinking back there, and when you said that, I wasn't sure what I was trying to
do then.
He caught her hand to steady her, then drew it back when she was. "Don't
worry about it. Seriously. Though it might be a sign that you're too much in
your cups sometimes . . . . Not my call though."
"You fought bravely today, as ever. The group is going to get better. And
I'll try not to act like your father, not that you need it."
He looked out over the still waters of the bay. "Your 'uncle' must have
been a remarkable man, from how you've turned out."
Posted by: Ledgo Yesterday, 05:45 AM
Walks in and looks at the few. And pulls out flin and drinks.
I wonder if i'll learn any secrets for treasures bocde thought.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:50 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 11:43 PM)
"I think I did ask and you are brave to insult an
Ordinator, if this were Vivec city and I was my old self I would have presented
your head to the lord archcanon himself, i am sorry I should not speak of murdering
my companions I ask your forgiveness." He removed his mace from his belt
and began looking it as if it were changed somhow.
"Kratos dear, remember you're now one hero among many," Loranna says,
sipping her drink. "We're equals here, and we'll learn to work with one
another as equals."
"Trust me, I do appreciate what you bring to the table," she adds.
"We will learn to work together, but it's going to be a cooperative effort
all the way, for everyone."
Posted by: Ledgo Yesterday, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:50 PM)
Kratos dear, remember you're now one hero among
many," Loranna says, sipping her drink. "We're equals here, and
we'll learn to work with one another as equals.
"Trust me, I do appreciate what you bring to the table," she
adds. "We will learn to work together, but it's going to be a
cooperative effort all the way, for everyone."
rudely interupting Bocde asked
"IS there anything i can help you folks with?"
Bocde was cleary rude, But trying to help.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:50 PM)
Kratos dear, remember you're now one hero among
many," Loranna says, sipping her drink. "We're equals here, and
we'll learn to work with one another as equals.
"Trust me, I do appreciate what you bring to the table," she
adds. "We will learn to work together, but it's going to be a
cooperative effort all the way, for everyone."
"Was it really that bad?" Tris said, leaning back in his chair.
"She did tell me to give you a kiss for her," Tris said to Arynel.
"Whatever was she thinking?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 09:50 PM)
Kratos dear, remember you're now one hero among
many," Loranna says, sipping her drink. "We're equals here, and
we'll learn to work with one another as equals.
"Trust me, I do appreciate what you bring to the table," she
adds. "We will learn to work together, but it's going to be a
cooperative effort all the way, for everyone."
"Are the times what they seem to be, then?" Arynel asked.
The Breton must have been nervous - he was drinking.
He put his tankart down for a moment and looked at Tris.
"I haven't the slightest idea."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 11:54 PM)
"Was it really that bad?" Tris said, leaning
back in his chair.
"She did tell me to give you a kiss for her," Tris said to
Arynel. "Whatever was she thinking?"
"We kinda fell apart once Goranthir fell down," Loranna says, looking
at Arynel with slightly widened eyes.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:57 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 09:45 PM)
He caught her hand to steady her, then drew it back when she
was. "Don't worry about it. Seriously. Though it might
be a sign that you're too much in your cups sometimes . . . . Not my call
though."
"You fought bravely today, as ever. The group is going to get
better. And I'll try not to act like your father, not that you need
it."
He looked out over the still waters of the bay. "Your 'uncle' must
have been a remarkable man, from how you've turned out."
"Thanks Shaka. He was a great man actually, still a better fighter than I
am even now if he was... nevermind." Any turned around and grabbed Shaka's
hand, towing him to the tavern, "Where's that drink you got me earlier, I
want to avoid two hangovers in one day if possible."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:59 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 11:57 PM)
Thanks Shaka. He was a great man actually, still a better
fighter than I am even now if he was... nevermind." Anya turned around and
grabbed Shaka's hand, towing him to the tavern, "Where's that drink you
got me earlier, I want to avoid two hangovers in one day if possible.
"No problem, elf." He smiled, relieved, as they walked back to the
Drunken Guar.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:04 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 10:54 PM)
"Are the times what they seem to be, then?"
Arynel asked.
The Breton must have been nervous - he was drinking.
He put his tankart down for a moment and looked at Tris.
"I haven't the slightest idea."
"I'm not sure what the times are," Tris said. He almost told Arynel
that he had been to the House with no Doors; but Loranna wouldn't understand,
and he didn't want to upset her.
"The General said that a lot of what happens on our passage will depend on
you. That's all I know. Is your part of this in the bag?"
Posted by: Ledgo Yesterday, 06:04 AM
Bocde Looks at the group, And asks if he can help again.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 10:04 PM)
"I'm not sure what the times are," Tris said. He
almost told Arynel that he had been to the House with no Doors; but
Loranna wouldn't understand, and he didn't want to upset her.
"The General said that a lot of what happens on our passage will depend on
you. That's all I know. Is your part of this in the bag?"
Arynel shook his head.
"My part in this is as uncertain as the clouds" the Breton said,
"and whether the next day will have them."
Posted by: Ledgo Yesterday, 06:08 AM
Bocde felt left out. Maybe rouges weren't ment for armys.bocde
sat next to them and ordered a flin.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:13 AM
QUOTE(Ledgo @ Aug 9 2005, 11:08 PM)
Bocde felt left out. Maybe rouges weren't ment for armys.bocde
sat next to them and ordered a flin.
ooc: Ledgo, looking over the character you posted in the other thread, I think
it would help to be more familiar with the history and rules of the rp before
joining in. Please come to the mirc chat channel #Loranna_rp. The link is in
the first post of every thread. Among other things, we don't allow people to
play as the Nerevarine, and the Houses in Vvardenfell have had some important
things happen to them during the course of the rp.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 06:16 AM
*...An unknown cave...as Trefist wakes from his unconciousness
he is surprised to find himself in a small wooden cage...as his eyes come back
into focus he can make out other cages and the roaring central fire where the
Elf Uniqua seems to be reading in the corner...as Trefist regains his strength
he attempts to break through his prison...upon striking the wood, the shimmer
of magicka can be seen...as he scans the room Trefist is shocked to learn he's
not alone...*
"Give it up wolf, there is no escape from her..." says the girl in
the cell next to his
"How did I get here?" Trefist asks
"I really couldn't tell you...you've been here quite some time" she
replies
*...as Trefist rescans the room he notes that all the cages seem to be
occupied...he especially notices the rather large Redguard in the cell directly
in front of his...the Redguard doesn't move...just grins at him...and seems to
be wearing the hide of a wolf...the Redguards eyes seem inhuman as Trefist
stares into them...as his sense of smell returns he can smell the rotting flesh
of men...*
"Who is that?" Trefist asks the girl
"...a pet I suppose, much like we all are" she responds
*...as Trefist turns to look at the girl he is shocked to find no life in her
eyes...her skin is pale white and the smell of blood hangs heavy around
her...Trefist then comes to the conclusion that this girl is a Vampire...*
"Hey you stupid serving wench!!" Trefist yells at Uniqua "Why
dont you just let me go...I promise to kill you quickly"
*...Uniqua merely raises an eyebrow and smiles at Trefist...she then continues
reading...*
"Hey...I'm talking to you...what are you stupid!!" Trefist yells
"No prison can hold me"
*...Uniqua continues ignoring him...*
"Hey!!!" he screams
*...as Trefist continues yelling he wakes the others who are sleeping...as he
strikes the bars again and again the flash of magicka can be seen, and the bars
never even bend slightly...he then ponders on an escape plan...*
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:18 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 10:07 PM)
Arynel shook his head.
"My part in this is as uncertain as the clouds" the Breton said,
"and whether the next day will have them."
Anya walks in, stumbling at the lip of the door, and takes her seat again.
"If you're uncertian, what does that make me?"
Anya looks around, "Er, where's Isidor?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:23 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 12:18 AM)
Anya walks in, stumbling at the lip of the door, and takes her
seat again. "If you're uncertian, what does that make me?"
Anya looks around, "Er, where's Isidor?"
Shaka said, "I forgot to tell you, he's sleeping it off upstairs." He
shook his head. "I wish I could be of more help to him. Maybe he would be
better off going back to Skyrim after all . . . ."
He got Anya some root tea from the bar, raising the barkeep's eyebrow; but the
adventurers were an everyday fixture of the Drunken Guar by now, and paid well.
Some of the citizens of Ald Raathim even seemed to be drawn to the tavern these
days by them, as if they were waiting to see them shapeshift.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:30 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 11:07 PM)
Arynel shook his head.
"My part in this is as uncertain as the clouds" the Breton said,
"and whether the next day will have them."
"She and I had an argument about you," Tris said, very quietly, to
Arynel. "Well, about Ciel really. She told me I needed more faith, that
love lasted beyond the grave, that if I had faith in the first place we
wouldn't be in this mess. And I said some rude things to her about her dead
husband, and about you, and she threw them back in my face. Why I'm telling you
this I have no idea. She loves you though."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 10:30 PM)
"She and I had an argument about you," Tris
said, very quietly, to Arynel. "Well, about Ciel really. She told me I
needed more faith, that love lasted beyond the grave, that if I had faith in
the first place we wouldn't be in this mess. And I said some rude things to her
about her dead husband, and about you, and she threw them back in my
face. Why I'm telling you this I have no idea. She loves you though."
"And I love you," Arynel said plainly.
The Breton smiled, "and her, but don't tell."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:41 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 11:33 PM)
"And I love you," Arynel said plainly.
The Breton smiled, "and her, but don't tell."
Tris smiled, looking down at the swirling surface of the ale. For the moment he
was at a loss for a witty comeback. But, fortunately, he had a drink.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:22 AM
After a while, Shaka noticed that Anya's eyes had cleared from
the drink but were growing heavy.
"I think I'm going to call it a night, Anya. Do you want to walk back with
me?"
Shaka paid his tab and left a tip while he waited for a reply.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:24 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 11:22 PM)
After a while, Shaka noticed that Anya's eyes had cleared from
the drink but were growing heavy.
"I think I'm going to call it a night, Anya. Do you want to walk
back with me?"
Shaka paid his tab and left a tip while he waited for a reply.
"Thanks Shaka, I'd appreciate that." Anya got up and followed the
argonian battlemage out of the tavern.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:27 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:24 AM)
"Thanks Shaka, I'd appreciate that." Anya got up and
followed the argonian battlemage out of the tavern.
It had been a long but challenging day. Shaka reflected on the lessons learned
in the Arena's baptism of fire. He felt able to walk with Anya in silence
without it turning uncomfortable.
The moons were nearly under the horizon as they nodded to the castle guards and
climbed to the guest wing.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:32 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 11:27 PM)
It had been a long but challenging day. Shaka reflected on
the lessons learned in the Arena's baptism of fire. He felt able to walk
with Anya in silence without it turning uncomfortable.
The moons were nearly under the horizon as they nodded to the castle guards and
climbed to the guest wing.
When they stopped by Anya's door, she gave Shaka a peck on the cheek,
"Thank you."
Unstrapping her armor, she slipped into a plain gown and laid down, closing her
eyes, as she laid back, she noticed that the nights seemed brighter than
normal, and thought back to what Shaka had said about her sister gifting her.
Hours later, Anya woke up, feeling restless, not helping that she had a mild
headache. Hoping to clear her head, she went to the balcony she frequented as
of late.
Holding her spear, she lept onto the rail and went through a series of thrusts,
twirls, and parries while balancing herself on the narrow footing. Lotus
hovered by her, faintly cawing as she went back and forth.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:38 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:32 AM)
Holding her spear, she lept onto the rail and went through a series of thrusts,
twirls, and parries while balancing herself on the narrow footing. Lotus
hovered by her, faintly cawing as she went back and forth.
Shaka stood by the open window of his room, smiling faintly at Lotus' caws. He couldn't
see Anya from there, but he imagined she must be looking out from the balcony.
Before he went back to bed, Shaka had an odd moment of sadness, not for himself
or for Anya, but for Ald Raathim. While it was good that the town was alive and
growing, what would be lost someday if it became a city? Shaka already knew
half the town by sight, at least.
What would it be like someday when there were only strangers staring back at
the relatively rare sight of an Argonian?
He closed his eyes for a moment and prayed. Don't let it be, even if we go out
someday and fight this war, even if we prevail. This Daruhn summer is fleeting.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 09:01 AM
Summary: Dastril is at the Drunken Guar tavern, upstairs.
The voices got louder downstairs. "They're getting drunk again.."
Dastril muttered, and focused his attention on the spell book on the table.
"Ah, but this could be useful."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:24 AM
One of Queen Barenziah’s spies in Loranna’s household visited
Goranthir that night in his bedroom at Castle Daruhn.
"My prince," said he or she. "There will be a great war coming
soon."
"Yes, very likely, and my place with be with my new friends,"
Goranthir replied quickly, knowing what she/he was saying.
"What if your friends side against your grandmother?" the spy asked.
"What side will you choose?"
"My own," said Goranthir, dismissing the spy. The next day he began
the search for a new place to live.
A boat.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:31 PM
When Isidor woke up, his self-hatred overwhelemed his hangover. You
stupid bastard, you stupid, drunk, bastard. What were you thinking? You looked
like a drunken fool. Hitting on a woman, 10 years your junior. You moron...
He staggered to his feet, and grabbed his axe. He walked to the Arena, still
groggy, and his head still in pain.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:29 PM
When morning came, Shaka decided to get serious about learning
new spells. He would need to pay for the training, however . . . .
He took out his remaining gold, and thought for a moment. Normally he disliked
having to get and spend money. With a sigh, he realized the upcoming conflict
was more important than his life savings; perhaps the group would one day raid
some daedric shrines or dwemer ruins to partly make up for it.
Shaka walked to the Mage Guild and arranged for training, daily for weeks at
the least. . . .
He sat on the wooden floor of one of the training rooms. Under the eye of an
elderly Imperial, Shaka broke the seal on a scroll of Absorb and began to read.
He knew that at the same time his eyes took in the words, he was being
imprinted by the magicka within the parchment. This was why even the most basic
spell scrolls cost a fair bit of money, ranging up to the priceless and rare:
it wasn't enough to read the words, the structure of one's brain itself would
be altered in the process.
After an hour, Shaka had the basics of how to absorb the strength of one's
opponent. He already felt drained, but glanced over at the Imperial. "Another
scroll. Absorb Endurance this time."
Shaka would concentrate on some Absorb spells this day. He planned to take a
break in the afternoon and see if Isidor or one of the others was engaged in
physical training.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:39 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 10:29 AM)
Shaka would concentrate on some Absorb spells this day. He
planned to take a break in the afternoon and see if Isidor or one of the others
was engaged in physical training.
Isidor was in the arena, practicing with different weapons. He was no good with
spear, but was becoming decent with longsword.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:46 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 10:39 AM)
Isidor was in the arena, practicing with different weapons. He
was no good with spear, but was becoming decent with longsword.
Shaka broke for a meal, then stopped by the fledgling Arena to see who was
practicing. He hailed Isidor, who seemed recovered from his binge of last
night.
Got to cut back, Nord, thought Shaka. Our greatest test yet awaits us this
year.
"Isidor, I brought my ebony axe if you want to help me learn more, and we
can work on spear and polearms."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:47 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 10:46 AM)
Shaka broke for lunch, then stopped by the fledgling Arena to
see who was practicing. He hailed Isidor, who seemed recovered from his
binge of last night.
Got to cut back, Nord, thought Shaka. Our greatest test yet awaits us
this year.
"Isidor, I brought my ebony axe if you want to help me learn more, and we
can work on spear and polearms."
Isidor heard Shaka's voice, and looked back then he dropped to his knees.
"Forgive me, Shaka. I was drunk...I wasn't thinking. I am sorry." He
took his axe, and presented it to Shaka. "Please, take this."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:52 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 10:47 AM)
Isidor heard Shaka's voice, and looked back then he dropped to
his knees. "Forgive me, Shaka. I was drunk...I wasn't thinking. I am
sorry." He took his axe, and presented it to Shaka. "Please, take
this."
"Cut the nonsense, Isidor," he said, smiling. "Anya's a grown
woman, and I know you're still torn up about your girl back in Skyrim. There's
nothing to apologize for. Come on, help me learn to fight an axe-wielder. I'll
heal us if it gets too rough."
Shaka added, "I need you to work with me on throwing axes, too. Afterward,
we'll try spear work, though Anya will be a better instructor for us both --
I'm partly self-taught."
He clapped Isidor on the shoulder.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:58 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 10:52 AM)
Cut the nonsense, Isidor," he said, smiling.
"Anya's a grown woman, and I know you're still torn up about your girl
back in Skyrim. There's nothing to apologize for. Come on, help me
learn to fight an axe-wielder. I'll heal us if it gets too rough.
Shaka added, "I need you to work with me on throwing axes, too.
Afterward, we'll try spear work, though Anya will be a better instructor for us
both -- I'm partly self-taught."
He clapped Isidor on the shoulder.
Isidor rose to his feet, looking not entirely at peace. "So, you have an
ebony axe? Those Dunmer may brag about it, but it's nothing to a Nordic
two-handed." He held his in both hands and said "The key to using an
axe, is in the swing. You want to make sure it has enough force behind it, but
that it's not too strong that'll make you move." He walks over to one of
the straw dummies that was set up, for practicing on. He swung his axe and
said, over his shoulder "You want to hit them in the gut, so they'll fall
foward, then you can get them in the neck, or lop their head off." He
threw his axe to Shaka's feet. "You try".
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:06 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 10:58 AM)
He swung his axe and said, over his shoulder "You want to
hit them in the gut, so they'll fall foward, then you can get them in the neck,
or lop their head off." He threw his axe to Shaka's feet. "You
try".
Shaka picked up the Nordic axe, impressed as ever by its balance and
workmanship. It even had the characteristic runes and designs etched into it.
He had always leaned toward axes more than swords anyway, but Shaka was
beginning to think he should start practicing with swords also; maybe katanas.
If he were chosen for the Eight -- and that was a big If -- he and the others
would need to be versatile enough to fill in for others' roles in combat, with
no notice.
Shaka worked for a while on several straw and wooden practice dummies. Real
combat wouldn't be so neat and predictable, he knew, but he had to start
somewhere.
At Isidor's instruction, Shaka worked on his swing and follow-through, working
with the axe rather than fighting it.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:08 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:06 AM)
Shaka picked up the Nordic axe, impressed as ever by its balance
and workmanship. It even had the characteristic runes and designs etched
into it.
He had always leaned toward axes more than swords anyway, but Shaka was
beginning to think he should start practicing with swords also; maybe
katanas. If he were chosen for the Eight -- and that was a big If -- he
and the others would need to be versatile enough to fill in for others' roles
in combat, with no notice.
Shaka worked for a while on several straw and wooden practice dummies.
Real combat wouldn't be so neat and predictable, he knew, but he had to start
somewhere.
At Isidor's instruction, Shaka worked on his swing and follow-through, working
with the axe rather than fighting it.
"Good, good. Tell you what. You use my axe, and I'll use the ebony. First
one to hit the other wins. Not violent, just some sparring."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:09 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:06 AM)
Shaka picked up the Nordic axe, impressed as ever by its balance
and workmanship. It even had the characteristic runes and designs etched
into it.
He had always leaned toward axes more than swords anyway, but Shaka was
beginning to think he should start practicing with swords also; maybe
katanas. If he were chosen for the Eight -- and that was a big If -- he
and the others would need to be versatile enough to fill in for others' roles
in combat, with no notice.
Shaka worked for a while on several straw and wooden practice dummies.
Real combat wouldn't be so neat and predictable, he knew, but he had to start
somewhere.
At Isidor's instruction, Shaka worked on his swing and follow-through, working
with the axe rather than fighting it.
Ahjaar and Luxi had been watching themm grinning, for several minutes.
It wasn't until now that they were noticed.
"You can do it, Shaka!" Luxi yelled at him, grinning.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:11 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:08 AM)
Good, good. Tell you what. You use my axe, and I'll use
the ebony. First one to hit the other wins. Not violent, just some
sparring.
Good thing I wore my armor today, thought Shaka. The prospect of being cleaved
open like a roast fowl wasn't reassuring. Isidor was right, though; they needed
to spar.
Shaka gripped the Nordic axe and crouched facing Isidor, watching to see when
the Nord would make his move.
Thanks, kid, he thought to Luxi. Shaka didn't want distractions today, but he
had to admit that real battle would also be chaotic, so the child was doing him
a favor in the long run.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:13 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:11 AM)
Good thing I wore my armor today, thought Shaka. The
prospect of being cleaved open like a roast fowl wasn't reassuring.
Isidor was right, though; they needed to spar.
Shaka gripped the Nordic axe and crouched facing Isidor, watching to see when
the Nord would make his move.
Isidor grinned, and held the Ebony axe, deftly. He moved near Shaka, then faked
left, then swung at Shaka's pauldorn.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:15 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:13 AM)
Isidor grinned, and held the Ebony axe, deftly. He moved near
Shaka, then faked left, then swung at Shaka's pauldorn.
Ahjaar and Luxi cheered with enthusiasm.
Both were having a grand old time making alot of noise.
"Come on you can do it!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:16 PM
Anya walked into the kitchen and mixed herself a drink that
would help clear her mind. What happened? As the events came back bit by
bit, she shook her head at herself. No more drinking for more...
Anya headed over to the archery range, where she had recently added a longe
range section to practice arcs and distance. She began picking even intervals
to tests height and arc. Why am I so scared? That's all behind, yet it still
has a hold on my life. Anya hiked out and retreived her arrows, pleased
that they were centered for the most part, aside from varying distances.
I mean, it's not like I've felt this way, not with my uncle and certianly
not with any of the people I've been hired by. Another arrow thrummed
through the air, and she watched a target wobble in the distance. She let off a
few more shots, hitting all but one of the targets.
And yet... I still cringe at the thought of being with anyone, period.
She hit a lever and several targets started to fly by. Several shots in quick
succession found their marks. I'm getting faster. She used a crank to
move them back.
Damn him, even after all these years, even after his death, he still want
let go. She pull the bow back until it would yeild no more, the wood
creaking under the strain. Why? Why do I still let him own me? Why won't I
let go? Why! She hit the lever and a target flew by, she released the bow
with an audible twang. The target halted mid-run, pinned in the head to another
target, until the arrow snapped and the target continued along it's path.
"Arhh!" Anya screamed in fustration.
Grabbing another bundle of arrows, she focused on her training, focusing
primarily on accuracy now.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:18 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:13 AM)
Isidor grinned, and held the Ebony axe, deftly. He moved near
Shaka, then faked left, then swung at Shaka's pauldorn.
There was a thunk as the axe hit the pauldron, staggering Shaka for a moment
but not penetrating.
Shaka had been holding the Nordic axe in readiness to one side and behind
himself somewhat; he brought it forward in a flat arc, aiming for Isidor's
armored midsection.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:19 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:18 AM)
There was a thunk as the axe hit the pauldron, staggering Shaka
for a moment but not penetrating.
Shaka had been holding the Nordic axe in readiness to one side and behind
himself somewhat; he brought it forward in a flat arc, aiming for
Isidor's armored midsection.
Isidor grinned as the pauldron was hit, but was promptly dropped to the floor,
as his axe hit him in the midsection. "Whoa, better then I thought. What
next? Maybe some bareknuckle?".
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:21 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:19 AM)
Isidor grinned as the pauldron was hit, but was promptly dropped
to the floor, as his axe hit him in the midsection. "Whoa, better then I
thought. What next? Maybe some bareknuckle?".
"Maybe later," said Shaka, helping him up. "Show me more about
throwing an axe, then I'll try some spear work with you."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:23 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:21 AM)
Maybe later," said Shaka, helping him up.
"Show me more about throwing an axe, then I'll try some spear work with
you.
"Well, I'm not the greatest at throwing axes. I usually like cutting in,
so throwing alway seemed, y'know, weaker to me, but, I do know this, you need
to throw at the midsection, because aiming at the head is far too
difficult."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:26 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:23 AM)
Well, I'm not the greatest at throwing axes. I usually
like cutting in, so throwing alway seemed, y'know, weaker to me, but, I do know
this, you need to throw at the midsection, because aiming at the head is far
too difficult.
"I guess you never know what you might need someday . . . ." Shaka
and Isidor practiced throwing axes for a while, sometimes in a flat spin, other
times end over end.
Finally they took a break to catch their breath, and Shaka unsheathed the Spear
of Bitter Mercy. "Get a wooden or chitin spear and I'll try to show you a
couple of things, though I'm no expert."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:28 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:26 AM)
"I guess you never know what you might need someday . . .
." Shaka and Isidor practiced throwing axes for a while, sometimes
in a flat spin, other times end over end.
Finally they took a break to catch their breath, and Shaka unsheathed the Spear
of Bitter Mercy. "Get a wooden or chitin spear and I'll try to show
you a couple of things, though I'm no expert."
Isidor nodded, and picked up a wooden spear and said "How could anyone use
this as a weapon? It's a utensil!"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:32 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:28 AM)
Isidor nodded, and picked up a wooden spear and said "How
could anyone use this as a weapon? It's a utensil!"
Shaka grinned and began spinning the Spear. "As with Anya's style, I use
the Spear as a polearm and not just for straight-ahead piercing." There
was a whirring sound as the Spear spun, and it flickered in the sunlight.
Shaka brought it down on Isidor to see if he would parry it.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:33 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:32 AM)
Shaka grinned and began spinning the Spear. "As with
Anya's style, I use the Spear as a polearm and not just for straight-ahead
piercing." There was a whirring sound as the Spear spun, and it flickered
in the sunlight.
Shaka brought it down on Isidor to see if he would parry it.
Isidor tried to spin his spear, but ended up having the point in his stomach.
"Dammit" he swore. He turned it right, in time to get hit by Shaka's
spear.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:34 PM
Ahjaar and luxi entered the arena. Ahjaar had her regular armor
on, while Luxi was wearing tough and flexible training netch leather armor.
Ahjaar had her bow, and two wooden training daggers.
They stopped in a corner of the arena, away from Shaka and Isidor, where Ahjaar
set down her bow and handed Luxi a wooden dagger.
Ok, babe, let's do a warm up spar.
Ahjaar thrust the dagger foreward, and Luxi blocked with her own.
"Good." Ahjaar grinned.
She oulled back the dagger and swung it around, making a swing for Luxi's hip,
but Luxi spun around, blocked and knocked away Ahjaar's dagger, then thursted
at her side.
Luxi grinned. "I beat you mom."
Ahjaar sighed. "I've noticed. You certanly fight like your father."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:36 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:33 AM)
Isidor tried to spin his spear, but ended up having the point in
his stomach. "Dammit" he swore. He turned it right, in time to get
hit by Shaka's spear.
"That's okay, I shouldn't try gimmicks first thing," said Shaka. He
hadn't put full power behind the strike. "Let's start with basics . . .
."
Isidor and Shaka practiced holding the spears, thrusting forward and then
stepping back, angling the spear to catch horsemen or guar riders, and other
tactics.
Shaka later moved to throwing the spear, and he and Isidor practiced on the
straw men.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:38 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:36 AM)
That's okay, I shouldn't try gimmicks first thing,"
said Shaka. He hadn't put full power behind the strike. "Let's
start with basics . . . .
Isidor and Shaka practiced holding the spears, thrusting forward and then
stepping back, angling the spear to catch horsemen or guar riders, and other
tactics.
Shaka later moved to throwing the spear, and he and Isidor practiced on the
straw men.
"Well, this is certainly more difficult then swinging on axe. You fancy
some lunch?" He noticed the look on Shaka's face, and said "Don't
worry, I won't drink."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:42 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:38 AM)
Well, this is certainly more difficult then swinging on
axe. You fancy some lunch?" He noticed the look on Shaka's face, and said
"Don't worry, I won't drink.
"You read my mind, I guess," said Shaka. "Thanks, this is a good
time to break for lunch. I'm buying at the Guar."
Shaka sheathed his spear and axe, and they started out for the tavern. He waved
to Ahjaar and Luxi.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:44 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:42 AM)
You read my mind, I guess," said Shaka.
"Thanks, this is a good time to break for lunch. I'm buying at the
Guar.
Shaka sheathed his spear and axe, and they started out for the tavern. He
waved to Ahjaar and Luxi.
Isidor strapped his axe to his back and said "You must let me buy, after
last night, it's the least I can do." When they arrived at the tavern,
Isidor pushed open the door.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:44 PM
Ahjaar picked up her dagger, then brought it down at Luxi at an
angle.
Luxi parried it, then twisted and swung at Ahjaar, who jumped back before the
dagger could hit her side.
Ahjaar made a lunge while Luxi was in recoil, but Luxi was fast, and parried
her blow.
Ahjaar stopped for a moment. "You're getting too good for me.
Cheater."
Luxi stuck out her tounge. "Your just jealous."
Ahjaar waved at Shaka and Isidor.
She got up and prepared to fight Luxi again.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:13 PM
Falco jogged into the archery range, having woken p some 3 miles
West of Ald Raathim. He saw Anya practicing. "Hey Anya mind teaching me a
thing or two about bows? I'll teach you how to fight with a sword in
return."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:22 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 10:13 AM)
Falco jogged into the archery range, having woken p some 3 miles
West of Ald Raathim. He saw Anya practicing. "Hey Anya mind teaching me a
thing or two about bows? I'll teach you how to fight with a sword in
return."
Anya smiled, "I think I know a thing or two about swords. I was taught in
daggers, short and long swords, axes, staffs, pretty much anything that can be
used deftly. I stayed away from maces and claymores and the like. But I'm sure
there's a few things you can teach me still. As for the bow, you're not going
to go shooting willy nilly like the last time you and I were here, nearly
poking out Shaka's eye, are you? Otherwise I don't mind."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:22 PM
Raithen entered the 'arena' as Shaka and Isidor were leaving. He
was wearing his usual grey(ish) robes, carrying his usual tall, wooden staff,
and eminating his usual friendly smile.
All he saw inside the arena, for now, were only Ahjaar, Luxi, Falco and Anya.
"Well, hello," said Raithen as he nodded his head in their direction
and smiled. "I won't bother you, as you do seem to be busy at the moment.
I'll quietly be over here practicing various conjurations, and summoning
charms..."
Raithen stood off to the side, out of everyone's way, and began focussing. He
muttered an inaudible incantation and a Dremora apeared. The Dremora, upon
seeing who had summoned it, gave a grim smile at Raithen.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:25 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 08:22 AM)
Anya smiled, "I think I know a thing or two about swords. I
was taught in daggers, short and long swords, axes, staffs, pretty much
anything that can be used deftly. I stayed away from maces and claymores and
the like. But I'm sure there's a few things you can teach me still. As for the
bow, you're not going to go shooting willy nilly like the last time you and I
were here, nearly poking out Shaka's eye, are you? Otherwise I don't
mind."
"No I won't be poking Shaka's eye out this time. I'm saving my arrows for
Isidor. If you already know something about swords, then hows about I teach you
unarmored fighting. Being able to dodge your opponent is a useful thing."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 06:30 PM
Dastril appeared to the edge of the arena. He smiled as he saw
Shaka and Anya practise, and gave a swift look to Raithen. He waved at them,
and took a seat and started to watch their practise.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:52 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 10:25 AM)
No I won't be poking Shaka's eye out this time. I'm saving
my arrows for Isidor. If you already know something about swords, then hows
about I teach you unarmored fighting. Being able to dodge your opponent is a
useful thing.
"Alrighty then, grab that extra short bow over there. There are four
things to remember everytime you fire a bow. Grip, Sight, Breathing, Release,
in that order. Now, time to practice arc. Fire at that target there at what you
think to be the right elevation." Anya pointed to a target that was
mid-distance.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:57 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 12:52 PM)
"Alrighty then, grab that extra short bow over there. There
are four things to remember everytime you fire a bow. Grip, Sight, Breathing,
Release, in that order. Now, time to practice arc. Fire at that target there at
what you think to be the right elevation." Anya pointed to a target that
was mid-distance.
Shaka had finished lunch at the Drunken Guar -- they fixed fish well there, for
some reason -- and had returned to the Arena. He stood for the moment at the
wooden fence with a number of "groundlings", Ald Raathim residents
who were interested in this new institution.
He smiled fondly to see Anya instructing Falco. He might catch a swim later in
the afternoon; the Guar patrons had probably thought Isidor and him to be a
little ripe after their practice.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:00 PM
Ahjaar waved at Rhithen, then, while Luxi was distracted, thrust
her dagger at Luxi, who, out of the corner of her eye, jumped to dogde it, but
was too slow. She fell to the ground.
"Hey! That was unfair." Luxi whined.
"When your fighting, people arn't going to wait for you to turn back
around."
Luxi got up and brushed herself off. "Well, ya.."
"Don't be distracted."
Luxi lunged, and Ahjaar dogded, then came around for a thrust at the side. Luxi
swung around and parried, shouldered Ahjaar, and knocked her too the ground.
Then she play-thrust the dagger into Ahjaar's belly.
"You lose." Luxi grinned
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:10 PM
Shaka walked over to Anya while Falco practiced. "Afternoon, beautiful.
I've been working on a few things today. I don't feel like trying a bow yet,
but do you think we can practice throwing weapons sometime? I'm only
self-taught when it comes to stars and knives . . . ."
Anya seemed less haunted today, but still pensive about something.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:14 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 12:52 PM)
"Alrighty then, grab that extra short bow over there. There
are four things to remember everytime you fire a bow. Grip, Sight, Breathing,
Release, in that order. Now, time to practice arc. Fire at that target there at
what you think to be the right elevation." Anya pointed to a target that
was mid-distance.
Isidor walked over to Falco and Anya and he said "Well, Falco, you'll be
happy, Shaka knocked me on my [censored] while we were sparring." He
clapped the Argonian on the shoulder and said to Anya "Could I talk to
you, for a moment" he jerked his head to the right "Over
there?".
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:24 PM
Ahjaar got up and sat on the fence.
"We can fight tomarow. I'm really hungry, now. Are you?"
"But Mom, you promised I could fight a scamp today!"
"Tommarow, okay?"
Luxi grunted. "Mpfh, fine."
Ahjaar and Luxi headed down to the drunken guar, where they ordered 2 sweet
rolls.
Luxi munched on hers enthusiasticly, the whole time babbling about....
Ahjaar didn't bother to listen. The lack of keeping her self occupied drew her
thoughts too the dream she had last night with her husband...
"Mooom? MOM!"
Ahjaar jumped. She had ben lost in thought.
"Huh? What?"
Luxi sighed. "I said, When are you leaving for your next assinment?"
Ahjaar shruged. "Oh, I donno. A few days."
"Well, okay, but you have a deadline, ya know."
"I know, babe."
Luxi finished her sweet roll. "That was great." She smiled.
"Hey, can we go swimming?"
"Sure, in a little bit."
Luxi grinned. "Ooo then we can explore the ship wreaks!"
Ahjaar shook her head. "Nope, sorry. No exploring. It's danerous down
there."
Luxi pouted. "Sure, go ahead and destroy a child's dreams. I don't
care."
Ahjaar giggled, finished up her roll, then they headed down to the beach.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:24 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:10 AM)
Shaka walked over to Anya while Falco practiced. "Afternoon,
beautiful. I've been working on a few things today. I don't feel
like trying a bow yet, but do you think we can practice throwing weapons
sometime? I'm only self-taught when it comes to stars and knives .
. . ."
Anya seemed less haunted today, but still pensive about something.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:14 AM)
Isidor walked over to Falco and Anya and he said "Well,
Falco, you'll be happy, Shaka knocked me on my [censored] while we were
sparring." He clapped the Argonian on the shoulder and said to Anya
"Could I talk to you, for a moment" he jerked his head to the right
"Over there?".
"Hi... Shaka, Isidor. Um, give me a moment Shaka, I'll help you out
then."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:26 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:24 PM)
Hi... Shaka, Isidor. Um, give me a moment Shaka, I'll help
you out then.
"Take your time," answered Shaka. He looked at Isidor, a little
puzzled. Iz, don't beat yourself up about Anya and last night, he thought to
himself.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:29 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:24 PM)
Hi... Shaka, Isidor. Um, give me a moment Shaka, I'll help
you out then.
"I just wanted to say how sorry I was about last night. I was drunk, and
you were pretty. I'm very sorry Anya."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:30 PM
They got down to the beach, where Luxi stripped to her under
shirt and pants, then dove into the water.
"You coming in mom?"
Ahjaar shook her head, then sat on a rock. "Nah"
Luxi shrugged. "Suit yourself."
"Just stay where I can see you!" Ahjaar shouted as Luxi dove under
the waves.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:33 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:29 AM)
I just wanted to say how sorry I was about last night. I
was drunk, and you were pretty. I'm very sorry Anya.
Anya cheecks grew rosy red, "Stop it, you make me blush too much. Look,
we'll go back to your home, and find out what's happened with that women you
talked about. What? I never said I lost my memory when I get drunk, I just lose
all sense of balance. Maybe we can arrange a trip before we leave to that...
where ever we're going. You deserve better, and it may give you something to
fight for. Now, I've got some cowards to teach in the art of 'Staying far away
from pain while still hurting people.'"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:36 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:33 PM)
Anya cheecks grew rosy red, "Stop it, you make me blush too
much. Look, we'll go back to your home, and find out what's happened with that
women you talked about. What? I never said I lost my memory when I get drunk, I
just lose all sense of balance. Maybe we can arrange a trip before we leave to
that... where ever we're going. You deserve better, and it may give you
something to fight for. Now, I've got some cowards to teach in the art of
'Staying far away from pain while still hurting people.'"
"Thanks Anya." He put his hand on her shoulder, and then walked back
over to the archery range. He turned to Shaka and said "Do you know as
little about this as I do?".
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:38 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:36 PM)
"Thanks Anya." He put his hand on her shoulder, and
then walked back over to the archery range. He turned to Shaka and said
"Do you know as little about this as I do?".
"Not much more, that's for sure, when it comes to archery," said
Shaka. "I've got enough on my plate for today anyway. I figured that maybe
she can check my knowledge of throwing weapons though."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 07:41 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 12:38 PM)
Not much more, that's for sure, when it comes to
archery," said Shaka. "I've got enough on my plate for today
anyway. I figured that maybe she can check my knowledge of throwing
weapons though.
"Someone mentioned throwing weapons? I need some practise with them. And I
think I'd like to show you one nice trick I thought about lately..."
Dastril joined the conversation.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:45 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 01:41 PM)
"Someone mentioned throwing weapons? I need some practise
with them. And I think I'd like to show you one nice trick I thought about
lately..." Dastril joined the conversation.
"They're still figuring out what to train Isidor in. What do you have,
Dastril?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:49 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 11:41 AM)
"Someone mentioned throwing weapons? I need some practise
with them. And I think I'd like to show you one nice trick I thought about
lately..." Dastril joined the conversation.
"Oy, never knew ranged weapons were so popular." Anya muttered.
"Right, Isidor, you should find a second bow over there. I'm having you
and Falco going over arcs and learning to judge where they land." Anya
showed him proper grip, how to sight an arrow, how to keep his arm straight,
learn to shoot with both eyes open, and wha hieght you wanted for the desired
range, "Now, just practice shooting at different heights until you've
learned to judge what arc is needed. I'll be over there if you have any
questions."
Anya turned to Dastril and Shaka, "As for throwing weapons, I'm best at
two types, daggers and shurikens. I prefer shurikens, easier to carry and
quicker to throw, but daggers do cause more damage. The principle is largely
the same with each, all about arm motion and release."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:51 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:49 PM)
"Oy, never knew ranged weapons were so popular." Anya
muttered.
"Right, Isidor, you should find a second bow over there. I'm having you
and Falco going over arcs and learning to judge where they land." Anya
showed him proper grip, how to sight an arrow, how to keep his arm straight,
learn to shoot with both eyes open, and wha hieght you wanted for the desired
range, "Now, just practice shooting at different heights until you've
learned to judge what arc is needed. I'll be over there if you have any
questions."
Anya turned to Dastril and Shaka, "As for throwing weapons, I'm best at
two types, daggers and shurikens. I prefer shurikens, easier to carry and
quicker to throw, but daggers do cause more damage. The principle is largely
the same with each, all about arm motion and release."
Isidor practiced a few times, and ended up having arrows go everywhere,
including, by some odd quirk, into Shaka's side. "Sorry about that"
he said as he pulled the arrow out.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:51 PM
Falco's archery training was going well. He was a fairly good
shot and good hit the target from a long distance. Unfortunately for the rest
of the group, this induced much bragging. "Look at that another bullseye.
I must be the best archer this side of Valenwoord. I doubt any of you could
stand up to my archery skills."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 07:54 PM
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:54 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:51 AM)
Isidor practiced a few times, and ended up having arrows go
everywhere, including, by some odd quirk, into Shaka's side. "Sorry about
that" he said as he pulled the arrow out.
"Isidor, no! Blast it, where's Loranna when you need her. Ah well, Shaka
knows some healing spells. Isidor, don't bend your elbow as much, keep it
straight, and just let the string go."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 11:51 AM)
Falco's archery training was going well. He was a fairly good
shot and good hit the target from a long distance. Unfortunately for the rest
of the group, this induced much bragging. "Look at that another bullseye.
I must be the best archer this side of Valenwoord. I doubt any of you could
stand up to my archery skills."
"Hah, stationtary targets at this range? No have them moving, and then hit
the center, if you can still hit them. Then have five targets all moving in
different directions at high speeds and hit center each. Bragging rights
include backing them up, Master Archer."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:56 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:51 PM)
Isidor practiced a few times, and ended up having arrows go
everywhere, including, by some odd quirk, into Shaka's side. "Sorry about
that" he said as he pulled the arrow out.
"Bloody hell," winced Shaka. He healed himself briefly. "I
expect that from Falco, not from you."
"Listen everyone, something occurred to me this morning. If we try
coordinating a fight by voice, we might lose. Does anyone know if it would be
possible to link the Eight by telepathy? It might mean the difference someday
between victory and defeat, when you're fighting warriors and mages who've had
centuries of experience at it . . . . "
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:57 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 09:54 AM)
Isidor, no! Blast it, where's Loranna when you need her.
Ah well, Shaka knows some healing spells. Isidor, don't bend your elbow as
much, keep it straight, and just let the string go.
"Hah, stationtary targets at this range? No have them moving, and then hit
the center, if you can still hit them. Then have five targets all moving in
different directions at high speeds and hit center each. Bragging rights include
backing them up, Master Archer."
Falco shrugged, "Its my first day. I still need more practice. I'll
probably save that for my third."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:58 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 01:56 PM)
Bloody hell," winced Shaka. He healed himself
briefly. "I expect that from Falco, not from you.
"Listen everyone, something occurred to me this morning. If we try
coordinating a fight by voice, we might lose. Does anyone know if it
would be possible to link the Eight by telepathy? It might mean the
difference someday between victory and defeat, when you're fighting warriors
and mages who've had centuries of experience at it . . . . "
Isidor thought for a moment and then said "This is something best left to
Arynel or Nalion. Nalion has left, and I don't know where Arynel is."
Isidor steadied his bow again, and shot the arrow foward. It landed square in
the middle of the circle. "Hmm..." Was all he said.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 08:01 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 12:56 PM)
Bloody hell," winced Shaka. He healed himself
briefly. "I expect that from Falco, not from you.
"Listen everyone, something occurred to me this morning. If we try
coordinating a fight by voice, we might lose. Does anyone know if it would
be possible to link the Eight by telepathy? It might mean the difference
someday between victory and defeat, when you're fighting warriors and mages
who've had centuries of experience at it . . . . "
He picked up a throwing dagger from the ground. "I don't know whether
that's possible, atleast I've never heard of it... But, I'm not an expert in
that kind of magic." He throwed the dagger, and it hit the target. Right
next to the bullseye. "Telekinesis is handy, don't you think? It allows
you to aim the projectile while it's still in the air.."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:09 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 02:01 PM)
He picked up a throwing dagger from the ground. "I don't
know whether that's possible, atleast I've never heard of it... But, I'm not an
expert in that kind of magic." He throwed the dagger, and it hit the
target. Right next to the bullseye. "Telekinesis is handy, don't you
think? It allows you to aim the projectile while it's still in the air.."
"I may need you to teach me that trick, Dastril. Not today, but soon. . .
. . I still think it's a good idea. We need to talk to some true mages, not a
jumped-up hedge wizard like myself."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:14 PM
Ahjaar and Luxi troted up to the arena to see if there were any
sparrs to watch.
They stood behind the fence and watched the others train.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:18 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 12:01 PM)
He picked up a throwing dagger from the ground. "I don't
know whether that's possible, atleast I've never heard of it... But, I'm not an
expert in that kind of magic." He throwed the dagger, and it hit the
target. Right next to the bullseye. "Telekinesis is handy, don't you
think? It allows you to aim the projectile while it's still in the air.."
"It is, but what happens when you run low on magicka?" Anya picked up
a dagger, raised her arm in front of her, and flicked her wrist watching the
dagger hit inside the bullseye, nearly dead center. "The more you can aim
on your own, the less magicka you consume to make it accurate. But we all must
work with our strengths, I guess. I never learned a lick of magic myself."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:20 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 02:18 PM)
It is, but what happens when you run low on magicka?"
Anya picked up a dagger, raised her arm in front of her, and flicked her wrist
watching the dagger hit inside the bullseye, nearly dead center. "The more
you can aim on your own, the less magicka you consume to make it accurate. But
we all must work with our strengths, I guess. I never learned a lick of magic
myself.
"She has a point. You shouldn't rely on your magicka skills alone."
Ahjaar smiled. "Learn the trade first, then you can learn the tricks of
the trade."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:21 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 02:18 PM)
It is, but what happens when you run low on magicka?"
Anya picked up a dagger, raised her arm in front of her, and flicked her wrist
watching the dagger hit inside the bullseye, nearly dead center. "The more
you can aim on your own, the less magicka you consume to make it accurate. But
we all must work with our strengths, I guess. I never learned a lick of magic
myself.
"Anya, as I offered once, I can teach you how to summon a Bound dagger or
mace," said Shaka. "It might save you someday to have a weapon that
can't be misplaced. They're not only daedric, they're as light as a feather
while still lethal, though limited in duration."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 08:24 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:18 PM)
It is, but what happens when you run low on magicka?"
Anya picked up a dagger, raised her arm in front of her, and flicked her wrist
watching the dagger hit inside the bullseye, nearly dead center. "The more
you can aim on your own, the less magicka you consume to make it accurate. But
we all must work with our strengths, I guess. I never learned a lick of magic
myself.
"Ahh, but that's why I always carry this along." He pulled a belt
full of potions of magicka restoration. "And this." He revealed the
sword he carried with him. "I ain't called Spellsword for nothing."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:26 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 02:18 PM)
It is, but what happens when you run low on magicka?"
Anya picked up a dagger, raised her arm in front of her, and flicked her wrist
watching the dagger hit inside the bullseye, nearly dead center. "The more
you can aim on your own, the less magicka you consume to make it accurate. But
we all must work with our strengths, I guess. I never learned a lick of magic
myself.
Ahjaar rasied her hand, cast telekinesis, and pulled the dagger out of the
bull's eye. She bought it close to her, and spun it around in mid air as if she
examining each it's sides.
"Although magicka is always useful."
With a flick of her hand, the blade flew into the bull's eye, knocking the
target over with the force of the impact.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:26 PM
Silently, Arynel stepped into the arena. The Breton stayed
behind the archers to avoid a chance meeting with a flying arrow.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 08:28 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 01:26 PM)
Ahjaar rasied her hand, cast telekinesis, and pulled the dagger
out of the bull's eye. She bought it close to her, and spun it around in mid
air as if she examining each it's sides.
"Although magicka is always useful."
With a flick of her hand, the blade flew into the bull's eye, knocking the
target over with the force of the impact.
"And, you can always do this." He summoned a fireball that blew the
target to the seven winds.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:30 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 02:28 PM)
"And, you can always do this." He summoned a fireball
that blew the target to the seven winds.
"Let's go easier on the one-upmanship, I can cast fireball as well, but
the point of the Arena is to cross-train into areas that we're weak in . . .
."
Shaka spotted Arynel and excused himself from the group for a moment.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 08:31 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 01:30 PM)
Let's go easier on the one-upmanship, I can cast fireball
as well, but the point of the Arena is to cross-train into areas that we're
weak in . . . .
Shaka spotted Arynel and excused himself from the group for a moment.
"Yes, but I think I've had enough training for this day.. See you
later." And he walked away.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:32 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 12:30 PM)
Let's go easier on the one-upmanship, I can cast fireball
as well, but the point of the Arena is to cross-train into areas that we're
weak in . . . .
Shaka spotted Arynel and excused himself from the group for a moment.
"The point of the arena is to learn to work together, and use eachother's
skills to an advantage," Arynel said.
"Even the strongest will fall if the weakest do not triumph," the
Breton added.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:33 PM
QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 02:31 PM)
"Yes, but I think I've had enough training for this day..
See you later." And he walked away.
"Bye!" She waved at him.
With telekinesis, she righted the target, then hopped over the fence into the
arena. Luxi sat down on a bench.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:37 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 02:32 PM)
"The point of the arena is to learn to work together, and
use eachother's skills to an advantage," Arynel said.
"Even the strongest will fall if the weakest do not triumph," the
Breton added.
"I stand corrected, then," said Shaka. "I wanted to ask you
about coordination during battle. I think limited telepathy among the Eight
would be much better than the slowness of verbal commands."
"Others have pointed out that we need hand signals. Perhaps some
combination .... At any rate, is telepathy feasible? We would need to limit it
so that each person's personal history and emotions wouldn't distract the
group."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:38 PM
Ahjaar picked up a staff. "Anyone want to spar?" She
challenged.
"With magicka, melee?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:39 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 12:37 PM)
I stand corrected, then," said Shaka. "I
wanted to ask you about coordination during battle. I think limited
telepathy among the Eight would be much better than the slowness of verbal
commands.
"Others have pointed out that we need hand signals. Perhaps some
combination .... At any rate, is telepathy feasible? We would need to
limit it so that each person's personal history and emotions wouldn't distract
the group."
“I know nothing of telepathy,” Arynel answered, “You would have to ask
another.”
“However,” the Breton added, “at present I think it best to learn to trust each
other without such psychic squabbles, make it so you have no fear of falling,
for you know another will catch you.”
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:40 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 02:38 PM)
Ahjaar picked up a staff. "Anyone want to spar?" She
challenged.
"With magicka, melee?"
Isidor walked over and picked up a staff and said "I promise I won't hurt
you." He winked and got into offensive stance.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:42 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 02:40 PM)
Isidor walked over and picked up a staff and said "I
promise I won't hurt you." He winked and got into offensive stance.
Ahjaar grinned, then, with great agility, side stepped and swung at Isidor's
side.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Anya laughed at the display of power, "Then again, no
amount of magic can save you if you don't have the reflexes to stop an arrow
travelling faster than you can track, same goes with daggers. Which is why a
simple lass like me can stand up against those with fireballs and the
like." She pulled a few dagger and in several twists of her wrist, three
more law buried in another target. "You do give credit to your name
though, Dastril."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:46 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 02:39 PM)
“I know nothing of telepathy,” Arynel answered, “You would have
to ask another.”
“However,” the Breton added, “at present I think it best to learn to trust each
other without such psychic squabbles, make it so you have no fear of falling,
for you know another will catch you.”
Shaka was silent. "I still think it an idea worth raising with others.
Whoever goes to the battle will need an edge over the killing machines who have
presumably had centuries or millenia to work with each other themselves. . . .
But I'm speculating."
"I will try to consider your words."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:47 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 02:42 PM)
Ahjaar grinned, then, with great agility, side stepped and swung
at Isidor's side.
Isidor felt the blow, but swung sideways, and hit Ahjaar in the head with his
staff.
Posted by: Talaran Yesterday, 08:50 PM
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Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:53 PM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all the
badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists in
the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look Here.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
OOC: The Breton Arynel is currently in the arena at Ald Raathim.
IC:
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 12:46 PM)
Shaka was silent. "I still think it an idea worth
raising with others. Whoever goes to the battle will need an edge over
the killing machines who have presumably had centuries or millenia to work with
each other themselves. . . . But I'm speculating."
"I will try to consider your words."
"If you are able to learn such a skill, then very well," Arynel said,
"but I have no knowledge of how to aquire such an ability."
"However," the Breton continued, "I do know that if each member
of a group becomes properly attuned to the others, telekinesis will not be a
great advatage over what they have already."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:55 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 02:47 PM)
Isidor felt the blow, but swung sideways, and hit Ahjaar in the
head with his staff.
Ahjaar recoiled from the blow, then dropped to a squat and did a spin kick,
hoping to knock the Nord over.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:56 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 02:55 PM)
Ahjaar recoiled from the blow, then dropped to a squat and did a
spin kick, hoping to knock the Nord over.
Isidor fell to his knees, with a thundering crash. He lay for a moment, then
swung his staff at Ahjaar's feet.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:58 PM
OOC: The Breton Arynel is currently in the arena at Ald Raathim.
IC:
"If you are able to learn such a skill, then very well," Arynel said,
"but I have no knowledge of how to aquire such an ability."
"However," the Breton continued, "I do know that if each member
of a group becomes properly attuned to the others, telekinesis will not be a
great advatage over what they have already."
[/quote]
Summary: Shaka is an Argonian battlemage in the Ald Raathim arena with a number
of Loranna's companions, currently talking to Arynel.
IC:
And if Arynel, with unknown powers, tells me it's not feasible, why should I
assume Nalion or others would know how, thought Shaka. So easy to say,
"work" with each other, "trust".
Shaka nodded. "Thanks anyway." He walked back to the others.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:58 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 02:56 PM)
Isidor fell to his knees, with a thundering crash. He lay for a
moment, then swung his staff at Ahjaar's feet.
Ahjaar jumped, but the staff hit her foot, and she fell.
She got up laughing. "Your really good, Isidor."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 02:58 PM)
Ahjaar jumped, but the staff hit her foot, and she fell.
She got up laughing. "You really good, Isidor."
"As are you." He rose to his feet and brushed himself off. "Up
for another spar, Shaka? Good chance to try out blunt weapons".
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:02 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:00 PM)
"As are you." He rose to his feet and brushed himself
off. "Up for another spar, Shaka? Good chance to try out blunt
weapons".
"Thanks anyway, Isidor. I have some thinking to do. Also, I'm going to go
clean up from the workout earlier."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:06 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:00 PM)
"As are you." He rose to his feet and brushed himself
off. "Up for another spar, Shaka? Good chance to try out blunt
weapons".
Ahjaar grinned then charged Isidor again.
"You'll just have to fight me!" She said.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:07 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 03:06 PM)
Ahjaar grinned then charged Isidor again.
"You'll just have to fight me!" She said.
Isidor held up his staff, and blocked Ahjaar. He tried to push her back.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 09:08 PM
Summary: Dastril is in Ald Raathim, practising and sparring for
future contests.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:10 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:07 PM)
Isidor held up his staff, and blocked Ahjaar. He tried to push
her back.
Ahjaar held her staff agesit Isidor's and she twisted her staff, bringing it up
from under, trying to dislogde it from his hands.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:12 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 03:10 PM)
Ahjaar held her staff agesit Isidor's and she twisted her staff,
bringing it up from under, trying to dislogde it from his hands.
Isidor's spear flew from his hands. "Good fight, Ahjaar".
Isidor walked over to Arynel and said "Hello, Arynel. It's been a while
since we last talked. Or argued". He smiled "I was wondering if you
could teach me some spells. Healing and the like".
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:19 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:12 PM)
Isidor's spear flew from his hands. "Good fight,
Ahjaar".
Isidor walked over to Arynel and said "Hello, Arynel. It's been a while
since we last talked. Or argued". He smiled "I was wondering if you
could teach me some spells. Healing and the like".
Arynel nodded.
"I can tell you what I know," the Breton said.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:21 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:12 PM)
Isidor's spear flew from his hands. "Good fight,
Ahjaar".
Isidor walked over to Arynel and said "Hello, Arynel. It's been a while
since we last talked. Or argued". He smiled "I was wondering if you
could teach me some spells. Healing and the like".
Ahjaar grinned, then walked over to Luxi.
"He kicked your sorry butt." she laughed.
Ahjaar stuck her tounge out. "It seems like everyone is doing that
today."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:24 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:19 PM)
Arynel nodded.
"I can tell you what I know," the Breton said.
"So, you could teach me a simple healing spell? I know we'll be dealing
with otherwordly demons, but I figure it might help".
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:28 PM
OOC Summary:
Reichi curerently slumbering off last nights post-pratice drinking...
-----
Dream
Reichi glanced up at the sky as he trudged through the snow. His body ached
all over. The Bite wound to his shoulder had healed but it still hurt. Damn
Nord. Suddenly the pain in his legs intensified and he fell forward onto his
knees, the pain growing in his hands, tailbone, and face at the same time, as a
warm feeling spread through his body. He fell forward again, onto his hands and
knees.
Reichi cried out in pain, and held up his right hand, seeing the fingernails
blacken and lengthen into long wickedly sharp claws, as the same happened on
the other hand. He didn't see the thin coat of white fur begining to form as he
glanced back at his feet, where they had turned into Digitgrade paws and
already ripped through his boots. "Oh gods no..." he muttered as
realization dawned on him. His next setance was drowned out in a cry of pain as
a tail began forming, while his face grew into a muzzle, making sickening bone
snapping and popping sounds.
Reichi could only watch helplessly as the transformation completed, the
Werewolf standing and ripping the rest of the armor off it's White-furred body,
and took several steps in the direction Reichi had been heading, sniffing the
air before dropping to all fours and rushing off into the night. After some
poor soul who's only mistake was being close by and out after dark.
------------------------
Castle Daruhn, Reichi's room
Reichi's eyes fluttered open as he recovered from the dream, and groaned.
"Always ends there," he muttered, as if the dream had occured to him
before, which it had. It was clearer and more real each time. Reichi sighed and
got out of bed, dressing, donning his armor and sheathing his blades. After
'breakfast' (which was really lunch), Reichi headed down to the Arena to see
what was going on, he glanced at the sky, "Really slept in today...".
When he saw Arynel in the Arena he smirked. "Hello Folks," he greeted
as he entered the Arena.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:28 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:24 PM)
"So, you could teach me a simple healing spell? I know
we'll be dealing with otherwordly demons, but I figure it might help".
“I can do what I will,” Arynel said.
The Breton took a breath before speaking, “The magical processes integral to
healing involve both the recognition of damage and the mending itself, you must
learn empathy.”
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:28 PM
“If you want a ship built,” said the Nord. “You go to a Nord.”
Goranthir had already surveyed the boats in the bay, and he couldn’t find any
that would work for a place to live. There was one solution left, to talk to
the shipbuilders. Generally, they repaired fishing skiffs and other small
craft, but they were eager to try something bigger.
It would be two hundred and fifty feet long with a displacement of three
thousand tons. The forecastle would be fifty feet high, well suited for archers
and battlemages. Two captains’ rooms in the quarter deck, and room for
seventy-five crew members below. Three masts would be the main means of
propulsion, but the walls of the storage area could open up and be used to oar
on windless days.
Goranthir whistled as he made his way to the Arena. The ship would be ready in
a couple weeks.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:32 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 03:28 PM)
Reichi's eyes fluttered open as he recovered from the dream, and
groaned. "Always ends there," he muttered, as if the dream had
occured to him before, which it had. It was clearer and more real each time.
Reichi sighed and got out of bed, dressing, donning his armor and sheathing his
blades. After 'breakfast' (which was really lunch), Reichi headed down to the
Arena to see what was going on, he glanced at the sky, "Really slept in
today...". When he saw Arynel in the Arena he smirked. "Hello
Folks," he greeted as he entered the Arena.
Ahjaar signaled over Reichi.
"Hi Reichi! You look like crap. Bad night of sleep?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:32 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:28 PM)
“I can do what I will,” Arynel said.
The Breton took a breath before speaking, “The magical processes integral to
healing involve both the recognition of damage and the mending itself, you must
learn empathy.”
"That is one thing I have. Both empathy and sympathy. "
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:35 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:32 PM)
That is one thing I have. Both empathy and sympathy.
Arynel nodded.
"First you must identify the problem, then you must work towards a
solution," the Breton said, "the magic helps with both, but you must
know pain to end it."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:36 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 03:32 PM)
Ahjaar signaled over Reichi.
"Hi Reichi! You look like crap. Bad night of sleep?"
Reichi grinned, running a hand through his hair. "Yeah, something like
that," he said. He glanced briefly at his hand before letting it fall back
to his side. "So, what'd i miss?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:41 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:35 PM)
Arynel nodded.
"First you must identify the problem, then you must work towards a
solution," the Breton said, "the magic helps with both, but you must
know pain to end it."
"The problem being the injury, or the aggressor that caused the
injury?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:41 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 03:36 PM)
Reichi grinned, running a hand through his hair. "Yeah,
something like that," he said. He glanced briefly at his hand before
letting it fall back to his side. "So, what'd i miss?"
Ahjaar shruged. "Oh.. not much. Well, you did miss Isidor kick my butt
during a spar. Do you want to spar?"
Luxi was watching Reichi sielently untill she had the courage to speak up.
"Are you a werewolf?"
Ahjaar glared at Luxi.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:42 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:41 PM)
The problem being the injury, or the aggressor that caused
the injury?
"The injury itself," Arynel answered.
"Though I suppose there may be some techniques involving the
aggressor," the Breton added, "but those are not in the realm of
healing magics, and I do not know them."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:43 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:42 PM)
"The injury itself," Arynel answered.
"Though I suppose there may be some techniques involving the
aggressor," the Breton added, "but those are not in the realm of
healing magics, and I do not know them."
"So, I identify the injury, then try to fix it."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:45 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 03:41 PM)
Ahjaar shruged. "Oh.. not much. Well, you did miss Isidor
kick my butt during a spar. Do you want to spar?"
Luxi was watching Reichi sielently untill she had the courage to speak up.
"Are you a werewolf?"
Ahjaar glared at Luxi.
"Ahjaar, either your daughter is even more intuitive than Shaka, or you
told her about me..." Reichi replied, the grin still on his face. He
looked to Luxi, "How'd ya geuss?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:46 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:43 PM)
So, I identify the injury, then try to fix it.
"Precisely," Arynel answered, "magicka is an extenuation of your
already existing skills."
"That is why one good at sneaking with a chameleon spell will be more
hidden than one with just the spell," the Breton added.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:46 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 03:45 PM)
Ahjaar, either your daughter is even more intuitive than
Shaka, or you told her about me..." Reichi replied, the grin still on his
face. He looked to Luxi, "How'd ya geuss?
"Umm..." Luxi coward. She was afraid of his intimidating smile.
"Your eyes, serjo"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:47 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:46 PM)
Precisely," Arynel answered, "magicka is an
extenuation of your already existing skills.
"That is why one good at sneaking with a chameleon spell will be more
hidden than one with just the spell," the Breton added.
"So, now that I know this, do I know the spell?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:49 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:47 PM)
So, now that I know this, do I know the spell?
"You know what you know," Arynel said, "whatever your skill in
restoration before, it is now a small bit higher."
"I should tell you, though, that you should be careful pulling out arrows,
as you're likely to cause even more damage doing that." The Breton added.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:50 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:49 PM)
You know what you know," Arynel said, "whatever
your skill in restoration before, it is now a small bit higher.
"I should tell you, though, that you should be careful pulling out arrows,
as you're likely to cause even more damage doing that." The Breton
added.
"Should the wound be healed first, then the arrow pulled out?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:50 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 03:46 PM)
"Umm..." Luxi coward. She was afraid of his
intimidating smile.
"Your eyes, serjo"
Reichi chuckled. "Yeah, shoulda geussed it'd be that," he said.
"Shaka did it by scent." Reichi shrugged.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:52 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 03:50 PM)
Reichi chuckled. "Yeah, shoulda geussed it'd be that,"
he said. "Shaka did it by scent." Reichi shrugged. "
Ahjaar smiled. "She's good at picking out small details. But your eyes are
just plan obvious." She grinned, the yawned. "Well Luxi and I are
going to get some dinner, then were heading back to the castle. I have some
paper work I need to do."
What she was refreing to were letters and contracts for assassnations.
"Night all."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:54 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:50 PM)
Should the wound be healed first, then the arrow pulled
out?
"Should the arrow penetrate completely," Arynel answered, "You
should clip off the end, just below the point, so it doesn't cause more damage
when you pull it out."
"Should the arrow go nearly all the way through, but does not break
through on the other side, push it out the rest of the way, and do as with the
first." The Breton said, "Should it only go part way in, then pull it
back out without pushing it through. In any situation, use magica to ease the
pain while removing the arrow, but do no actual healing until the object is
removed."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:55 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 01:50 PM)
Reichi chuckled. "Yeah, shoulda geussed it'd be that,"
he said. "Shaka did it by scent." Reichi shrugged.
Anya giggled, "And I did it by being scared jalf to death when this
lumbering werewolf enters the cave and I about shot him, with half the team
screaming 'No!' at me." Seeing everyone disperse from the archery range,
she had walked back to the arena, "How's it going Reichi?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:54 PM)
Should the arrow penetrate completely," Arynel
answered, "You should clip off the end, just below the point, so it
doesn't cause more damage when you pull it out.
"Should the arrow go nearly all the way through, but does not break
through on the other side, push it out the rest of the way, and do as with the
first." The Breton said, "Should it only go part way in, then
pull it back out without pushing it through. In any situation, use magica
to ease the pain while removing the arrow, but do no actual healing until the
object is removed."
"Ok. Thank you Arynel. I would offer to teach you some axe work, or blunt
weapons, but I fear you wouldn't need them".
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:56 PM
In the early afternoon, Shaka walked back to the castle and
headed to the baths. He was alone as he found an oaken tub and slipped into it,
not bothering to heat it beyond room temperature this time.
After he cleaned up, Shaka planned to walk back to the Mage Guild and learn the
spell of Bound Armor. It was true that he had the Dragonbone Cuirass, but the
spell would protect the rest of his limbs more effectively than his current
hodgepodge, if necessary.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:57 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:56 PM)
"Ok. Thank you Arynel. I would offer to teach you some axe
work, or blunt weapons, but I fear you wouldn't need them".
Arynel nodded.
"Understand I am no expert healer," the Breton said, "it would
be wise to seek out one more skilled than I."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 09:58 PM
Summary: Raithen is in the arena in Ald Raathim. Off to the
side, he practices various summons and illusions.
Raithen Arthat had watched the group of people that had slowly seeped into the
arena. They were mostly the people he had met in the tavern last night.
He watched as some practiced sparring, some archery, some magic, and some just
gernerally talked with eatchother.
He observed them and listened to their conversations. As he had previously stated
to Loranna, this was all for a book he was writing, and would, hopefully,
complete it before the end of the year.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:00 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 03:55 PM)
Anya giggled, "And I did it by being scared jalf to death when
this lumbering werewolf enters the cave and I about shot him, with half the
team screaming 'No!' at me." Seeing everyone disperse from the archery
range, she had walked back to the arena, "How's it going Reichi?"
Reichi waved to Ahjaar and Luxi as they head off and smiled at Anya.
"Fine," he replied. "And your not alone in that, thats how
everyone usually learns it. Might wanna stop doing that though. Might get me
blow up or something one of these days."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:01 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:57 PM)
Arynel nodded.
"Understand I am no expert healer," the Breton said, "it would
be wise to seek out one more skilled than I."
"Perhaps I will talk with Loranna later. Perhaps she could show me
something more." He turned to Reichi and said "A little sparring,
Weredunmer?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:01 PM
Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna has been practicing in
the new arena with her friends, having learned humility from a bunch of alits
previously. Having discussed strategies afterward with her friends, she has
retired to her castle to send word for trainers to come to Ald Raathim, the
best her resources can manage.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:03 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 04:01 PM)
Perhaps I will talk with Loranna later. Perhaps she could
show me something more." He turned to Reichi and said "A little
sparring, Weredunmer?
"Thats a new one," Reichi said, as he unsheathed his blades.
"Sure, you drunken lout," he said jokingly.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:04 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:03 PM)
"Thats a new one," Reichi said, as he unsheathed his
blades. "Sure, you drunken lout," he said jokingly.
Isidor picked up the staff, and moved closer to Reichi. He swung it at Aki's
midsection, while moving foward.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:07 PM
Allerleirauh's journal, date unknown:
Loranna:
Tris has asked me to write concerning what the team of heroes will be facing.
Not having been to the Outer Realms myself, I know only rumors and theories.
Master Solin knows more; I will speak with him and write again.
Tris tells me that you had a visit from Barenziah. The old queen is no fool,
but I urge you to remember that she is as much an alien in Morrowind as Helseth
is. The division of Dunmer into Houses is much older than she is, and religious
in origin. She would be making a very grave mistake to tamper with the
independence of the Houses, and you would be making a grave mistake to support
her.
There are rumors in high places that war will be coming soon, not just a local
war in Morrowind, but a war involving all of the Empire. If Morrowind's people
are to survive, another pointless war is the last thing they need right now.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:08 PM
Reichi blocked the staff with Bloodfang, and forced it down.
Reichi then thrust the Dagger of Senses at Isidor's midsection, sliding
Bloodfang up the length of the staff, keeping it from striking him unless drawn
back.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:09 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:08 PM)
Reichi blocked the staff with Bloodfang, and forced it down.
Reichi then thrust the Dagger of Senses at Isidor's midsection, sliding
Bloodfang up the length of the staff, keeping it from striking him unless drawn
back.
Isidor moved quickly, for a big Nord. He dodged Aki's dagger, and threw himself
at the ground. He rolled for a moment, his staff a few feet away.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:13 PM
Reichi considered handing Isidior his weapon, but he realized
where they were going the enemy likely wouldn't be so courteous as to do so.
Reichi charged at Isidor and swung.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:17 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:13 PM)
Reichi considered handing Isidior his weapon, but he realized
where they were going the enemy likely wouldn't be so courteous as to do so.
Reichi charged at Isidor and swung.
Isidor saw Reichi coming at him, and he kicked out at his legs.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:19 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 04:17 PM)
Isidor saw Reichi coming at him, and he kicked out at his legs.
Reichi hadn't expected this and went down, but managed to turn his fall into a
roll and got up a few feet away. "Nice one Isidor," he commented,
before charging again.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:20 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:19 PM)
Reichi hadn't expected this and went down, but managed to turn
his fall into a roll and got up a few feet away. "Nice one Isidor,"
he commented, before charging again.
Isidor grinned, before rolling out of the way of the charging Dunmer and
grabbing the closest weapon to him. A shortsword. "Bollocks" he
muttered before holding it over his head.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:20 PM
Tris woke late, bleary-eyed, and cursed the heat of midday as he
went for his run. At least the water in the bay was still pleasant.
He left his hair wet, savoring the feel of the water dripping down the back of
his neck, and went to watch the others fighting in the Arena.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:23 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 04:20 PM)
Isidor grinned, before rolling out of the way of the charging
Dunmer and grabbing the closest weapon to him. A shortsword.
"Bollocks" he muttered before holding it over his head.
Reichi brought Bloodfang down towards Isidor, while jabbing at him with the
Dagger of Senses.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:24 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 04:20 PM)
Tris woke late, bleary-eyed, and cursed the heat of midday as he
went for his run. At least the water in the bay was still pleasant.
He left his hair wet, savoring the feel of the water dripping down the back of
his neck, and went to watch the others fighting in the Arena.
Loranna comes out of the castle, wearing her adventuring robe; light glints off
her tiara as she makes her way down to the Arena.
Seeing Tris, a slow smile comes to her face, but the handsome Breton might
notice Loranna's brow is furrowed slightly, and her smile fades more quickly
than normal.
"Just got back from a dip?" she asks, noting his wet hair. She looks
on the practice and nods slightly.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:25 PM
Anya was sitting on the fence next to Lotus. She had been
watching the various fights, and was focusing Isidor's and Reichi's fight,
criticing them and studying new moves from them, mentally. She noticed Tris
walking up. "How's the pretty boy this fine afternoon, you look like you
just enjoyed a nice jog."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:25 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:23 PM)
Reichi brought Bloodfang down towards Isidor, while jabbing at
him with the Dagger of Senses.
In a last ditch effort, Isidor threw himself at Reichi's legs, trying to tackle
him.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:28 PM
Reichi jumped up, planting a foot on the back of Isidor's skull
as he dove at the ground where he had been standing, and landed some feet away.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:28 PM)
Reichi jumped up, planting a foot on the back of Isidor's skull
as he dove at the ground where he had been standing, and landed some feet away.
Isidor said "Good fight, Reichi. Now let me up".
OOC: Gone for about two hours.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:30 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 03:24 PM)
Loranna comes out of the castle, wearing her adventuring robe;
light glints off her tiara as she makes her way down to the Arena.
Seeing Tris, a slow smile comes to her face, but the handsome Breton might
notice Loranna's brow is furrowed slightly, and her smile fades more quickly
than normal.
"Just got back from a dip?" she asks, noting his wet hair. She
looks on the practice and nods slightly.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 03:25 PM)
Anya was sitting on the fence next to Lotus. She had been
watching the various fights, and was focusing Isidor's and Reichi's fight,
criticing them and studying new moves from them, mentally. She noticed Tris
walking up. "How's the pretty boy this fine afternoon, you look like you
just enjoyed a nice jog."
"It's too hot for me today, I don't know how the fighters stand it,"
Tris said, smiling to both the ladies. "I never jog; I run."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:32 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 04:29 PM)
Isidor said "Good fight, Reichi. Now let me up".
OOC: Gone for about two hours.
Reichi chuckled and helped Isidor to his feet.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:33 PM
Shaka walked to the Mage Guild, leaving most of his armor back
at the castle. He still had time to study a few spells before calling it a day.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:36 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:32 PM)
Reichi chuckled and helped Isidor to his feet.
"Well fought you two," Loranna says, grinning a bit. "Now next
time let's see if we can take the alits out as prettily."
She turns to look at Tris, her eyes implying that she'd like to speak with him
soon.
"How's everyone doing?" she asks. "And has anyone given thought
to working on healing and defensive magic? I've been making inquiries to bring
some more trainers to Ald Raathim for both magical and martial
disciplines."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:36 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 02:30 PM)
It's too hot for me today, I don't know how the fighters
stand it," Tris said, smiling to both the ladies. "I never
jog; I run.
"Heehee, mu mistake, I almost forgot your claim. Hope it wasn't too slow
for you." Anya winked and stood up.
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 02:32 PM)
Reichi chuckled and helped Isidor to his feet.
"Now that you're down with your warm up, how about a simple girl for your
next challenge?" Anya took her spear from her back, "Hrm, still need
a name for it..."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:40 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 04:36 PM)
"Heehee, mu mistake, I almost forgot your claim. Hope it
wasn't too slow for you." Anya winked and stood up.
"Now that you're down with your warm up, how about a simple girl for your
next challenge?" Anya took her spear from her back, "Hrm, still need
a name for it..."
"Sure," Reichi said, bringing his blades up defensively again.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:44 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 02:40 PM)
"Sure," Reichi said, bringing his blades up
defensively again.
Anya crounched, whirling her spear in front of her. Anya swung the head at
Reichi, but feinted while side-stepping and bringing the end to rap him in the
back.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:44 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 03:36 PM)
Well fought you two," Loranna says, grinning a
bit. "Now next time let's see if we can take the alits out as
prettily.
She turns to look at Tris, her eyes implying that she'd like to speak with him
soon.
"How's everyone doing?" she asks. "And has anyone given
thought to working on healing and defensive magic? I've been making
inquiries to bring some more trainers to Ald Raathim for both magical and
martial disciplines."
"We could use a defensive magic specialist," Tris said.
"Reflection, that sort of thing."
He nodded to Loranna and headed off for an area away from the others, where
they could both watch and talk.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 10:45 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:36 PM)
How's everyone doing?" she asks. "And has
anyone given thought to working on healing and defensive magic? I've been
making inquiries to bring some more trainers to Ald Raathim for both magical
and martial disciplines.
"What is the use of trainers for magic when you have one magnificent
Wizard right here?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:48 PM
Reichi ducked low under the spear, and rushed at Anya. Like when
fighting a ranged fighter, the trick with a spear user was to get in too close
for the weapon to work. Precisely what Reichi intended to do.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:50 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 12:36 PM)
Well fought you two," Loranna says, grinning a
bit. "Now next time let's see if we can take the alits out as
prettily.
She turns to look at Tris, her eyes implying that she'd like to speak with him
soon.
"How's everyone doing?" she asks. "And has anyone given
thought to working on healing and defensive magic? I've been making
inquiries to bring some more trainers to Ald Raathim for both magical and
martial disciplines."
Falco finished his archery and appoached archery. "M'lady when you are
finished with Tris might I have a word with you?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:52 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 02:48 PM)
Reichi ducked low under the spear, and rushed at Anya. Like when
fighting a ranged fighter, the trick with a spear user was to get in too close
for the weapon to work. Precisely what Reichi intended to do.
As Anya finished the attack, she swung wide, freeing her right hand to grab her
Dagger of Judgment to slash at his face. Ah, don't over-extend your
pole-arm, Anya.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:55 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 04:45 PM)
What is the use of trainers for magic when you have one
magnificent Wizard right here?
"Because even one magnificent wizard can only teach so many people so
fast, dear," Loranna says to Raithen with a smile. "This is for those
who haven't mastered the wizardly arts yet."
She excuses herself and follows Tris.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 04:44 PM)
We could use a defensive magic specialist,"
Tris said. "Reflection, that sort of thing.
He nodded to Loranna and headed off for an area away from the others, where
they could both watch and talk.
"Just heard from Allie," Loranna says quietly to Tris once they're
alone. "She didn't have much yet to say about our upcoming opponents but
she said Solin might know more. She did, however, have a couple things to say
regarding the Queen Mother and her goals ..."
Loranna sighs. "I think I may have actually done the Queen a disservice by
agreeing with her ideas; Allie fears that trying to step on the House divisions
too much may bring needless conflict, and rumors of war are about."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:56 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 04:52 PM)
As Anya finished the attack, she swung wide, freeing her right
hand to grab her Dagger of Judgment to slash at his face. Ah, don't over-extend
your pole-arm, Anya.
Reichi blocked the Dagger of Judgement with Bloodfang, stabbing at Anya with
the Dagger Of Senses.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:57 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 03:55 PM)
Because even one magnificent wizard can only teach so many
people so fast, dear," Loranna says to Raithen with a smile.
"This is for those who haven't mastered the wizardly arts yet.
She excuses herself and follows Tris.
"Just heard from Allie," Loranna says quietly to Tris once they're
alone. "She didn't have much yet to say about our upcoming opponents
but she said Solin might know more. She did, however, have a couple
things to say regarding the Queen Mother and her goals ..."
Loranna sighs. "I think I may have actually done the Queen a
disservice by agreeing with her ideas; Allie fears that trying to step on the
House divisions too much may bring needless conflict, and rumors of war are
about."
Tris gave Falco as polite a smile as he could muster, wondering what you had to
do to get a private word with Loranna.
"I know all this, I'm the one who talked to her," he told Loranna. It
wasn't really possible to say more.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:59 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 02:56 PM)
Reichi blocked the Dagger of Judgement with Bloodfang, stabbing
at Anya with the Dagger Of Senses.
Anya used the momentum of the spear to do a roll, tucking the spear to her back
to reduce the force it gave on her. She felt Reichi's dagger graze her torso. Too
close, you did over-extend.
Finishing the twirl, she swung the spear at Reichi's legs to trip him.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:59 PM
Isidor stood watching Anya and Reichi fight. He wanted to speak
to Anya and Shaka later, about something. Maybe Reichi too.... He cheered as
Reichi doged a particulaly good jab by Anya.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 04:59 PM)
Anya used the momentum of the spear to do a roll, tucking the
spear to her back to reduce the force it gave on her. She felt Reichi's dagger
graze her torso. Too close, you did over-extend.
Finishing the twirl, she swung the spear at Reichi's legs to trip him.
Reichi fell, but manged to roll and bring himself upright, and closer to Anya.
He swung Bloodfang at Anya, before dropping low to preform a sweep with his
leg.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:06 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 04:57 PM)
Tris gave Falco as polite a smile as he could muster, wondering
what you had to do to get a private word with Loranna.
"I know all this, I'm the one who talked to her," he told
Loranna. It wasn't really possible to say more.
Loranna makes a face. "Yeah, I know," she mutters, mentally kicking
herself for repeating the obvious.
" ... Do you think we should try to urge the Queen to go easy on her
goals, or if there's any point to trying?" she asks. "Or should I
just forget about Her Majesty for now while we're still trying to become
something like an effective fighting force?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:11 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 03:02 PM)
Reichi fell, but manged to roll and bring himself upright, and
closer to Anya. He swung Bloodfang at Anya, before dropping low to preform a
sweep with his leg.
Anya bent backwards, avoiding Bloodfang, but collapsed when Reichi took out her
legs. She swiftly rolled to her side and flipped onto her feet.
Out of reach from Aki, she took the moment to build momentum on her spear. Anya
watched Reichi charge her with Bloodfang, and nimbly rolled to the side, swing
her spear and arresting it short, at his neck. A moment of triumph crossed her
eyes, when she felt steel on the back of her neck. Craning, she saw the Dagger
of Sense pressing against her.
Standing in a deadlock, Anya gave a nervous chuckle, followed by a few laughs.
"That could have hurt."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 11:14 PM
Reichi grinned wolfishly. "Sure could," he said as he
backed away and sheathed his blades. "Good fight Anya."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:15 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:06 PM)
Loranna makes a face. "Yeah, I know," she
mutters, mentally kicking herself for repeating the obvious.
" ... Do you think we should try to urge the Queen to go easy on her
goals, or if there's any point to trying?" she asks. "Or should
I just forget about Her Majesty for now while we're still trying to become
something like an effective fighting force?"
"Worrying about Barenziah is what you call an act of faith," Tris
said. "That there will be a future for any of us to worry about."
He shook his head, watching the others fight.
"I'm not a diplomat," he said. "I wouldn't want to try to tell
her anything. And really you're not in a position to do more than advise.
Barenziah surely has the same information Allie does about war; it may be that
she thinks a strong central authority will benefit Morrowind. All you can do is
bring it to her attention. You've made your bed; she will expect you to lie in
it, and compliment the fluffiness of the pillows."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:26 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 05:15 PM)
Worrying about Barenziah is what you call an act of
faith," Tris said. "That there will be a future for any of us
to worry about.
He shook his head, watching the others fight.
"I'm not a diplomat," he said. "I wouldn't want to try to
tell her anything. And really you're not in a position to do more than advise.
Barenziah surely has the same information Allie does about war; it may be
that she thinks a strong central authority will benefit Morrowind. All you can
do is bring it to her attention. You've made your bed; she will expect
you to lie in it, and compliment the fluffiness of the pillows."
Loranna raises her eyebrows, and rolls her shoulders a bit.
"I guess you're right; I am taking it on faith that there's a future for
us," she says. "But I do feel there is."
She is quiet for a moment, considering. She eventually mutters "Bah; even
when I could read peoples' minds, I rarely knew what they were truly thinking
..."
"You're right, Tris; I'll just have to go forward from this point on and
do the best I can," she adds. "Thanks, as always, for helping me to
remember what common sense is, even if I ask too late to really make a
difference."
She looks back to the arena. " ... I think it's time we tried group
tactics again," she opines. "The one on one fights are nice and they
seem to be helping people relax around one another, but that's not why we're
here."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:28 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:26 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows, and rolls her shoulders a
bit.
"I guess you're right; I am taking it on faith that there's a future for
us," she says. "But I do feel there is."
She is quiet for a moment, considering. She eventually mutters "Bah;
even when I could read peoples' minds, I rarely knew what they were truly
thinking ..."
"You're right, Tris; I'll just have to go forward from this point on and
do the best I can," she adds. "Thanks, as always, for helping
me to remember what common sense is, even if I ask too late to really make a
difference."
She looks back to the arena. " ... I think it's time we tried group
tactics again," she opines. "The one on one fights are nice and
they seem to be helping people relax around one another, but that's not why
we're here."
"What about two on two?" Tris suggested.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:29 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 01:26 PM)
She looks back to the arena. " ... I think it's time
we tried group tactics again," she opines. "The one on one
fights are nice and they seem to be helping people relax around one another,
but that's not why we're here."
"I believe I have a solution to that M'lady...", Falco added.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:30 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 05:28 PM)
"What about two on two?" Tris suggested.
Loranna considers. " ... Could work," she says. "Maybe we need
to start the whole teamwork thing on a small scale first ..."
She looks to Tris. "Well, shall we form the Deadly Dibellans team and take
on all comers with our speed, magic, and matchless beauty?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:32 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:30 PM)
Loranna considers. " ... Could work," she
says. "Maybe we need to start the whole teamwork thing on a small
scale first ..."
She looks to Tris. "Well, shall we form the Deadly Dibellans team
and take on all comers with our speed, magic, and matchless beauty?"
Tris smiled. "I'm not sure we're what you call a balanced team. But I'm up
for it."
He put his head close to Loranna's, to discuss tactics.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:34 PM
Isidor walked over to the fighters and congratulated each of
them. "There's something else I liked to discuss with both of you, if you
have the time."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:42 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:34 PM)
Isidor walked over to the fighters and congratulated each of
them. "There's something else I liked to discuss with both of you, if you
have the time."
"And that being, Master Isidor?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:47 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 05:42 PM)
And that being, Master Isidor?
"Well, if you'd like, I'd like you and Aki to come to Skyrim with me. I
can't do it by myself, I realize."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:49 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:47 PM)
Well, if you'd like, I'd like you and Aki to come to
Skyrim with me. I can't do it by myself, I realize.
"Oh... Sure, I wouldn't mind at all, let's talk about it later, looks like
they're calling for you."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:50 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:47 PM)
Well, if you'd like, I'd like you and Aki to come to
Skyrim with me. I can't do it by myself, I realize.
Falco put his hand around Isidor's shoulder (he had to jump to reach).
"What Isidor, thining of leaving without your ole buddy Falco? When up in
Skyrim we can drink and fight and meet plenty of Nordic lasses. And you were
thinking of leaving without me. You can count me in."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 05:49 PM)
Oh... Sure, I wouldn't mind at all, let's talk about it
later, looks like they're calling for you.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 05:50 PM)
Falco put his hand around Isidor's shoulder (he had to jump to
reach). "What Isidor, thining of leaving without your ole buddy Falco?
When up in Skyrim we can drink and fight and meet plenty of Nordic lasses. And
you were thinking of leaving without me. You can count me in."
"Well, if you're up to it. It's cold as hell, the Village we're going to
hates me, and there's a few women's fathers who probably wouldn't like to see
me again."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:55 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:52 PM)
Well, if you're up to it. It's cold as hell, the Village
we're going to hates me, and there's a few women's fathers who probably
wouldn't like to see me again.
"Well then those women's fathers will be too busy focusing on you to
notice Falco Redflash and their daughters."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 05:55 PM)
Well then those women's fathers will be too busy focusing
on you to notice Falco Redflash and their daughters.
Isidor laughed, and said "Very well, we'll discuss this later".
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:00 AM
Having discussed ideas with Tris, Loranna returns to the arena,
looking suspiciously happy.
"Dears," she says, "Tris and I are minded to try our hand
against two worthy opponents. Who is interested in testing our skill?"
Posted by: raithen Today, 12:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 06:00 PM)
Having discussed ideas with Tris, Loranna returns to the arena,
looking suspiciously happy.
"Dears," she says, "Tris and I are minded to try our hand
against two worthy opponents. Who is interested in testing our
skill?"
"Ah, but of course. A challange. By wich weapon shall we use?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 06:00 PM)
Having discussed ideas with Tris, Loranna returns to the arena,
looking suspiciously happy.
"Dears," she says, "Tris and I are minded to try our hand
against two worthy opponents. Who is interested in testing our
skill?"
Isidor turned around, a wide grin on his face. "A fight? Well, I would
like to test my skill."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 02:00 PM)
Having discussed ideas with Tris, Loranna returns to the arena,
looking suspiciously happy.
"Dears," she says, "Tris and I are minded to try our hand
against two worthy opponents. Who is interested in testing our
skill?"
Falco spoke, "Isidor and I can take the bothh of you, right Isidor?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:03 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 06:01 PM)
Falco spoke, "Isidor and I can take the bothh of you, right
Isidor?"
"If you say so. Shortie."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:09 AM
Loranna raises her eyebrows. "Three volunteers," she
says, laughing. "Raithen dear, if we may let's let youth go before
experience for this bout. You can stay on hand to help heal the fallen once
they've been beaten, and offer your advice at the end to both the winners and
the losers."
"This time we're going to do things a bit differently," Loranna says.
"For one, to help learn how to deal with pain, we're going to be striking
with force; when you're beaten you'll be cleared from the field and healed up.
For another, we're going to each take a few minutes to plan out our strategies
and make preperations; the opposing team will go wait with their backs turned
to be fair while each team sets up."
"Everyone clear on that?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 02:03 PM)
If you say so. Shortie.
"I do say so ugly... Now Lets avoid harming their pretty faces when we
fight."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 06:10 PM)
I do say so ugly... Now Lets avoid harming their pretty
faces when we fight.
Goranthir took a seat on the fence to watch the fight.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 05:09 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows. "Three volunteers,"
she says, laughing. "Raithen dear, if we may let's let youth go
before experience for this bout. You can stay on hand to help heal the
fallen once they've been beaten, and offer your advice at the end to both the
winners and the losers."
"This time we're going to do things a bit differently," Loranna
says. "For one, to help learn how to deal with pain, we're going to
be striking with force; when you're beaten you'll be cleared from the field and
healed up. For another, we're going to each take a few minutes to plan
out our strategies and make preperations; the opposing team will go wait with
their backs turned to be fair while each team sets up."
"Everyone clear on that?"
"One thing the General did tell me," Tris said, "Is that we'll
be able to take and hold ground. It's common for fighters to use traps, and in
other ways to try to take the advantage of ground. So if anyone is skilled in
those areas, each team should take a moment to prepare."
Posted by: raithen Today, 12:14 AM
Raithen chuckled to himself and walked towards the side of the
arena, using his staff as a walking stick. He stood near the fence, already
preparing, in his head, the soon to be needed healing charms.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:14 AM
Arynel took a seat to watch, the Breton appeared to be occupied
with his thoughts.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 06:09 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows. "Three volunteers,"
she says, laughing. "Raithen dear, if we may let's let youth go
before experience for this bout. You can stay on hand to help heal the
fallen once they've been beaten, and offer your advice at the end to both the
winners and the losers."
"This time we're going to do things a bit differently," Loranna
says. "For one, to help learn how to deal with pain, we're going to
be striking with force; when you're beaten you'll be cleared from the field and
healed up. For another, we're going to each take a few minutes to plan
out our strategies and make preperations; the opposing team will go wait with
their backs turned to be fair while each team sets up."
"Everyone clear on that?"
"Sounds good to me". Isidor retreated to a corner of the Arena, and
made sure his axe was sharp. He knew that Falco and himself weren't as skilled
as Tris, but perhaps they were more clever.
No, probably not. Well, they'd try their damndest.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 05:25 PM)
"Sounds good to me". Isidor retreated to a corner of
the Arena, and made sure his axe was sharp. He knew that Falco and himself
weren't as skilled as Tris, but perhaps they were more clever.
No, probably not. Well, they'd try their damndest.
Tris and Loranna entered the Arena. Tris took a few moments to examine the lay
of the land.
Then they retreated to the opposite corner from Isidor and Falco's.
Posted by: raithen Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 06:25 PM)
"Sounds good to me". Isidor retreated to a corner of
the Arena, and made sure his axe was sharp. He knew that Falco and himself
weren't as skilled as Tris, but perhaps they were more clever.
No, probably not. Well, they'd try their damndest.
Raithen sat down in mid-air, his lower back being suported by an invisible
chair, and his staff doing it's usual balancing act.
He began to watch and study.
OOC: "Corner" in a circle arena? Or am I just confused?
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 06:27 PM)
Tris and Loranna entered the Arena. Tris took a few moments to
examine the lay of the land.
Then they retreated to the opposite corner from Isidor and Falco's.
Loranna goes over a couple last minute things with Tris, while weaving a couple
of spells. White light can be seen emenating from her hands at first, sparkling
around her, then a moment later blue light envelops Tris, then herself.
Her plans were laid, her setup complete, and her initial fortifying spells
cast; she turns to await the beginning of the match.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:33 AM
From his seat on the fence, Arynel lifted his arms and called for
the attention of the fighters.
The Breton then lowered his arms, signaling for the battle to commence.
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 04:30 PM)
OOC: "Corner" in a circle arena?
OOC: We're just that cool - the laws of geometry are beneath us.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:43 AM
Falco strapped the short bow and quiver, he had used earlier, to
his back. He made sure his dagger and sword were in order, he had a plan to use
against the far more powerful spellcaster. He awaited the fight.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:45 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 06:33 PM)
From his seat on the fence, Arynel lifted his arms and called
for the attention of the fighters.
The Breton then lowered his arms, signaling for the battle to commence.
"What do you think?" Goranthil asked. "Any predictions?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 04:45 PM)
What do you think?" Goranthil asked. "Any
predictions?
"I'm a sucker for the underdogs."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 06:43 PM)
Falco strapped the short bow and quiver, he had used earlier, to
his back. He made sure his dagger and sword were in order, he had a plan to use
against the far more powerful spellcaster. He awaited the fight.
Isidor took his axe in his hands, and had one more on his back. He moved foward
into the middle of the Arena, facing Tris.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 12:49 AM
*...after hearing of an Arena battle going on One,Ami and Sona
Recall to the Arena and take a seat...*
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:49 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 04:45 PM)
What do you think?" Goranthil asked. "Any
predictions?
"I've seen Tris and Loranna in action before," Arynel said,
"they're good."
"Falco and Isidor I have less experience with," the Breton added,
"but there may be an upset."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:49 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 06:47 PM)
I'm a sucker for the underdogs.
"And who do you think they are?" Goranthil asked. "Falco and
Shaka?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:51 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 06:47 PM)
Isidor took his axe in his hands, and had one more on his back.
He moved foward into the middle of the Arena, facing Tris.
Loranna raises her hands, advancing but slowly. She speaks her incantations and
casts a custom Absorb Agility and Blind spell, hoping Falco will be so struck
by her beauty that he cries tears of heartbreak at the thought of shooting her,
and his fingers become clumsy from ... the spell.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:52 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 06:49 PM)
And who do you think they are?" Goranthil asked.
"Falco and Shaka?
"Of course, Loranna is a seasoned spell caster, and Tris is just damn
fast," Reichi said. "Hardly a fair fight. But. A Entertaining
one."
Posted by: One87xe Today, 12:54 AM
*...as One looks around the Arena he recognizes several of the
onlookers...and a few of the participates...*
"Say Master One...anyone look familiar here?" Ami asks
*...One ignores Ami's question and continues watching the match...*
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 04:49 PM)
And who do you think they are?" Goranthil asked.
"Falco and Shaka?
"Oh, know I don't know. Loranna focuses alot on defensive spells, and
Tris, though fast, is average with weapons, as near as I can tell. While Isidor
made his life off of being a warrior and Falco, well, he's Falco. Underhanded
and a dirty fighter." Anya wrinkled her forehead in fustartion, "I
don't know, really."
Posted by: raithen Today, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 06:45 PM)
What do you think?" Goranthil asked. "Any predictions?
"I'm going to have to go agree with Arynel. Tris and Loranna seem to have
an invisible odd. Sometimes wit is more pwerfull than strength." Raithen
noded his head, a serious expression on his face.
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 12:55 AM
A Dunmer serving girl arrived with a tray of mudcrab kabobs for
the spectators. She was followed by an adolescent Nord, who inquired about
preferences for drinks.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 02:51 PM)
Loranna raises her hands, advancing but slowly. She speaks
her incantations and casts a custom Absorb Agility and Blind spell, hoping
Falco will be so struck by her beauty that he cries tears of heartbreak at the
thought of shooting her, and his fingers become clumsy from ... the spell.
Falco suddenly had his vision blurred and he felt exceptionally clumsy and
unagile. He fired a shot wich wizzed by Loranna. He drew his saber and charged
alongside Isidor at the two. Falco wasn't very worried though, his acute sense
of smell would make up for his weakened vision.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 12:57 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Aug 10 2005, 03:55 PM)
A Dunmer serving girl arrived with a tray of mudcrab kabobs for
the spectators. She was followed by an adolescent Nord, who inquired about
preferences for drinks.
*...seeing the serving girls One makes a gesture for them to come his way...*
"Two bottles of Flin please"
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:59 AM
Finished with learning spells for the day, Shaka wandered back
to the arena. They're still at it? he wondered. Then he saw that they were
fighting in pairs.
Shaka felt misgivings but decided to stay and watch.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 05:57 PM)
Falco suddenly had his vision blurred and he felt exceptionally
clumsy and unagile. He fired a shot wich wizzed by Loranna. He drew his saber
and charged alongside Isidor at the two. Falco wasn't very worried though, his
acute sense of smell would make up for his weakened vision.
Tris was delighted to see the two charging side by side; it made them a better
target. He cast an area-of-effect paralysis spell, then, without waiting to see
the effect, raised his hands and... disappeared.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 03:01 PM)
Tris was delighted to see the two charging side by side;
it made them a better target. He cast an area-of-effect paralysis spell, then,
without waiting to see the effect, raised his hands and... disappeared.
"Fool" thought Falco as he rolled to the left of his spell. Akaviri
danger sense was a useful ability for predicting your opponent's moves.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:10 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 07:03 PM)
"Fool" thought Falco as he rolled to the left of his
spell. Akaviri danger sense was a useful ability for predicting your opponent's
moves.
Loranna notes that Isidor seems to have gotten caught by Tris's paralysis
spell; she smiles.
Falco however had proven more slippery than Isidor; a useful trait for a thief
and a rogue. However, right now, he was still banking off to the side, and not
coming at her.
Loranna backs away from Falco, making sure not to get closer to Isidor in the
process, and says "Now dear, let me have the strength in your limbs
..." casting Absorb Strength and Speed to leave Falco feeling like his
limbs were made of lead.
She's already raising her hands to repeat the spell, this time on Isidor.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:11 AM
"I missed the beginning," Goranthir said. "What
is the objective? Not simply to beat up one another?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:12 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 05:11 PM)
I missed the beginning," Goranthir said. "What
is the objective? Not simply to beat up one another?
"To learn to fight in teams," Arynel said, "cooperation."
The Breton did not take his eyes off the scene, whether speaking to Goranthir
or fingering a mudcrab kabob.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 05:11 PM)
I missed the beginning," Goranthir said. "What
is the objective? Not simply to beat up one another?
"No no, it's just more senselss violence, it ends when one team can't
stand up. But now we're adding in a teammate to build up team skills bit by
bit. It's Loranna and Tris versus Isidor and Falco at the moment."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 07:12 PM)
To learn to fight in teams," Arynel said,
"cooperation.
The Breton did not take his eyes off the scene, whether speaking to Goranthir
or fingering a mudcrab kabob.
"I knew that," replied Goranthir, his eyes also not leaving the
fight. "I meant what is the goal of this specific battle. Last team
standing wins?"
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 07:14 PM)
No no, it's just more senselss violence, it ends when one
team can't stand up. But now we're adding in a teammate to build up team skills
bit by bit. It's Loranna and Tris versus Isidor and Falco at the moment.
"Ah," said Goranthir. "Thanks."
Posted by: raithen Today, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:11 PM)
I missed the beginning," Goranthir said. "What
is the objective? Not simply to beat up one another?
"Actualy," answerd Raithen, "it is, except this time they are
fighting in pairs to learn how to work as a team. And it seems that Loranna and
Tris are winning."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:15 AM
Falco stood in a defensive position, waiting for Isidor to
unparalize.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 06:10 PM)
Loranna notes that Isidor seems to have gotten caught by Tris's
paralysis spell; she smiles.
Falco however had proven more slippery than Isidor; a useful trait for a thief
and a rogue. However, right now, he was still banking off to the side,
and not coming at her.
Loranna backs away from Falco, making sure not to get closer to Isidor in the
process, and says "Now dear, let me have the strength in your limbs
..." casting Absorb Strength and Speed to leave Falco feeling like his
limbs were made of lead.
She's already raising her hands to repeat the spell, this time on Isidor.
Tris promptly reappeared behind them. He rushed forward, faster than any
natural being, lunging with the ebony blade he had once taken from a Golden
Saint that had come to him with a message. The blade was enchanted; blue
lightning rippled up and down its length.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 07:15 PM)
Tris promptly reappeared behind them. He rushed forward, faster
than any natural being, lunging with the ebony blade he had once taken from a
Golden Saint that had come to him with a message. The blade was
enchanted; blue lightning rippled up and down its length.
Goranthir cheered. "I know that guy!" he laughed.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 07:10 PM)
Loranna notes that Isidor seems to have gotten caught by Tris's
paralysis spell; she smiles.
Falco however had proven more slippery than Isidor; a useful trait for a thief
and a rogue. However, right now, he was still banking off to the side,
and not coming at her.
Loranna backs away from Falco, making sure not to get closer to Isidor in the
process, and says "Now dear, let me have the strength in your limbs
..." casting Absorb Strength and Speed to leave Falco feeling like his
limbs were made of lead.
She's already raising her hands to repeat the spell, this time on Isidor.
Isidor feels the spell hit, and the energy drain out of his body. At this time,
the paralysis also wore off. "From the fryer into the fire" he
thought. When he tried to move, he was like a drunk. He moved as close as he
could to Loranna, and tried to swing his axe.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 01:18 AM
*...after waiting quite a duration One finally recieves his Flin...he
passes one bottle to Ami, and offers Sona part of his...they continue watching
the match...*
"Who's the quick guy?" asks Sona
"I think his names Tris...and he is rather fast"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 03:15 PM)
Tris promptly reappeared behind them. He rushed forward, faster
than any natural being, lunging with the ebony blade he had once taken from a
Golden Saint that had come to him with a message. The blade was
enchanted; blue lightning rippled up and down its length.
Falco blocked with his saber, deflecting the sword. Unfortunately due to the
lack of strength he was experiencing he dropped his sword. That didn't stop him
from causing Tris a single scratch with his dagger. That was enough to activate
the silence enchantment. Tris's spells were incapacitated. He smiled, knowing
his job was done.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 06:21 PM)
Falco blocked with his saber, deflecting the sword.
Unfortunately due to the lack of strength he was experiencing he dropped his
sword. That didn't stop him from causing Tris a single scratch with his dagger.
That was enough to activate the silence enchantment. Tris's spells were
incapacitated. He smiled, knowing his job was done.
Tris cursed, inaudibly. He wasn't using his Void Ranger tricks; he would have
to switch to potions.
His sword went through Falco's torso, causing the Argonian to gasp in pain.
Outside the Arena such a blow would be fatal in mere seconds; here, it was
Raithen's job to mend it as soon as it was dealt. In any case, the Argonian was
officially out of the fight.
He turned his attention to Isidor and Loranna.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:37 AM
Falco gurgled and stumbled a few feet before falling down in
exteme pain... right next to Isidor. He had these words to say, "Goodbye
cruel world [cough]. I will never again grace you with my presence, for I die
now with dignity at the hands of another. May the others live long and prosper.
Goodbye... [cough]." He then passed out.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 07:37 PM)
Falco gurgled and stumbled a few feet before falling down
in exteme pain... right next to Isidor.
"I don't think I can do it," Goranthil whispered. "I don't think
I can hurt my friends like that, even temporarily."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:39 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 07:18 PM)
Isidor feels the spell hit, and the energy drain out of his
body. At this time, the paralysis also wore off. "From the fryer into the
fire" he thought. When he tried to move, he was like a drunk. He moved as
close as he could to Loranna, and tried to swing his axe.
Loranna sees Isidor approaching, and raises her hands to cast a Dispel on Tris,
to remove Falco's silence effect. However, even moving like a drunk, Isidor
proved faster than she had anticipated - a miscalculation no true Nord should
have ever made, she realizes with a flash of regret.
Isidor's limbs were weakened but he still had mass behind him and his axe;
Loranna twists to let the axe glance off her armor but the blow still wounds
her from weight and mass, and she takes a step or two back, grimacing.
"Nice blow, dear," she says, as her spell completes. She stamps her foot
and vanishes, appearing again back in her corner and rubbing Jazbet's ring to
vanish from sight ...
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 07:39 PM)
Loranna sees Isidor approaching, and raises her hands to cast a
Dispel on Tris, to remove Falco's silence effect. However, even moving
like a drunk, Isidor proved faster than she had anticipated - a miscalculation
no true Nord should have ever made, she realizes with a flash of regret.
Isidor's limbs were weakened but he still had mass behind him and his axe;
Loranna twists to let the axe glance off her armor but the blow still wounds
her from weight and mass, and she takes a step or two back, grimacing.
"Nice blow, dear," she says, as her spell completes. She stamps
her foot and vanishes, appearing again back in her corner and rubbing Jazbet's
ring to vanish from sight ...
Isidor swears, and moves to pick up the Dagger that Falco had dropped. He
picks it up, and looks around. He sees Tris, and moves as quickly as he could
at the Breton.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 06:41 PM)
Isidor swears, and moves to pick up the Dagger that Falco had
dropped. He
picks it up, and looks around. He sees Tris, and moves as quickly as he could
at the Breton.
"Hi!" Tris said, grinning. This was exactly the way things were
supposed to work.
Loranna's removing the silence had removed all his buffs, too; he dodged, to
give her a few seconds to renew them.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 07:45 PM)
"Hi!" Tris said, grinning. This was exactly the
way things were supposed to work.
Loranna's removing the silence had removed all his buffs, too; he dodged,
to give her a few seconds to renew them.
Loranna fades back into view a few feet behind Tris, her hands glowing with
blue magic as she mutters "Sorry about that ..."
Tris feels the same magic Loranna imbued him with before the match take effect,
as she says "Now show Isidor what for, dear."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 07:45 PM)
"Hi!" Tris said, grinning. This was exactly the
way things were supposed to work.
Loranna's removing the silence had removed all his buffs, too; he dodged,
to give her a few seconds to renew them.
Isidor glares at Tris, wanting nothing more to knock his teeth out.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 07:48 PM)
Loranna fades back into view a few feet behind Tris, her hands
glowing with blue magic as she mutters "Sorry about that ..."
Tris feels the same magic Loranna imbued him with before the match take effect,
as she says "Now show Isidor what for, dear."
Isidor feels the spell ware off, and he charges at Tris, swinging his axe at
his midsection.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 07:50 PM)
Isidor feels the spell ware off, and he charges at Tris,
swinging his axe at his midsection.
Goranthir covers his eyes.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 05:38 PM)
I don't think I can do it," Goranthil whispered.
"I don't think I can hurt my friends like that, even temporarily.
"Shaka's having the same qualms as you. Can't say that I would, I wish I
was still that innocent."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 05:54 PM)
Shaka's having the same qualms as you. Can't say that I
would, I wish I was still that innocent.
"They won't be harmed," Arynel said, "We're not out to hurt each
other, but to learn."
The Breton finished his last mudcrab kabob.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:59 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 06:50 PM)
Isidor glares at Tris, wanting nothing more to knock his teeth
out.
Isidor feels the spell ware off, and he charges at Tris, swinging his axe at
his midsection.
Tris cursed, leaping backwards... then felt Loranna's magic take hold. Suddenly
it was easy to evade the blow. He felt like he had all the time in the world to
return his own blow. He could have picked Isidor's teeth with his blade if he
had tried.
"We can do this clean, or nasty," he yelled, sweeping his blade at
the big Nord's hand.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 07:59 PM)
Tris cursed, leaping backwards... then felt Loranna's magic take
hold. Suddenly it was easy to evade the blow. He felt like he had all the time
in the world to return his own blow. He could have picked Isidor's teeth with
his blade if he had tried.
"We can do this clean, or nasty," he yelled, sweeping his blade at
the big Nord's hand.
Isidor doged the blade and said "I fight with honor, do you?" He
threw himself at Tris, hoping to bring him down.
Posted by: raithen Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 07:37 PM)
Falco gurgled and stumbled a few feet before falling down
in exteme pain... right next to Isidor. He had these words to say,
"Goodbye cruel world [cough]. I will never again grace you with my
presence, for I die now with dignity at the hands of another. May the others
live long and prosper. Goodbye... [cough]." He then passed out.
Raithen saw Falco fall, and he muttered something while starring at Falco.
Falco was lifted off the ground and zoomed towards Raithen.
"Sorry about the moving you so quickly, I needed to get you out of the way
of the others."
Raithen waved his hand over Falco, healing the wound and easing the pain. The
large gash in his torso seemed to mend it's self and stitch back together. The
Breton then put his hand on Falco's forehead, muttering something.
When he was finished, he looked down at the person he had just healed.
"Well then, you may not feel the greatest, but your healed. A cut like
that would have seriously killed you if not for my healings. Still, you may be
a little shacky from it all."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 07:57 PM)
They won't be harmed," Arynel said, "We're not
out to hurt each other, but to learn.
"I'll learn any other way but that," said Goranthir, jumping down
from the fence and walking away.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 08:01 PM)
Isidor doged the blade and said "I fight with honor, do
you?" He threw himself at Tris, hoping to bring him down.
As Isidor charges, Loranna casts Absorb Strength and Agility at Isidor, taking
advantage of her split second opening.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 07:01 PM)
Isidor doged the blade and said "I fight with honor do
you?" He threw his body at Tris, hoping to bring him down.
Honor is a fancy word for wanting the other guy to give up the advantage, Tris
thought.
Isidor was good, very good. But the thing was, with magic, it didn't matter how
good you were naturally. Loranna was boosting all of Tris's abilities; when the
heavier mass of Isidor's axe buffeted aside Tris's parry, her magics healed the
wound instantly.
It took longer than he would have expected, but the end was inevitable.
Tris drew a deep breath, and wiped his blade.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:10 AM
Isidor sank to his knees, the blade penetrating his stomach.
"Nice fight." He collapsed.
Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:10 AM
Sorkvild's Tower, Dagon Fel:
Ash reached inside the corpse and felt the around for the heart. Feeling the
hard, muscular ball, he looked to Sorkvild. "I have it. What now?" he
said, pulling the sleeve of his robe back up.
"Now, disintegrate the veins around it. Be certain not to damage the
heart, for you will need that. After the veins are removed, bring the heart out
and place it on the table." said the necromancer, watching as Ash followed
his instructions. "Good, now put the heart in the dish, and place it in
the center of the circle. Now, one last preparation. Put the soulgem on top of
the heart."
Ash did this, and began to recite the necromantic incantation.
"Sim'nareth, vel duum'nikem, sil roth'nifor, ren'kalor..." reciting
the verses over and over, the circle drawn in blood began to glow with a white
light. The corpse on the table lifted and burst into white flame. As the body was
consumed, an ethereal spirit entered the soulgem placed on the heart. Ash
stopped the words and opened his eyes. Before his stood the ghost of the body
he had just destroyed. "Good, it has worked. Now what was the purpose of
that?" said Ash, standing and picking up the soulgem.
"Because, my friend, these souls have not been blessed by Arkay, and are
wondering. By trapping them, you ensure that they may never be used again. The
gems will hold them until you release them. It is the only way I know of to
completely destroy one of the undead. Otherwise, thet can simply be
re-raised." said the ghost, taking the soul from Ash.
"A rather elaborate ritual, don't you think? I'm not sure I will have the
time for such things. And what of skeletons? They have no hearts."
"The ceremony can be performed by engraving the circle into the skull of a
foe. Simply hold it in one hand, with the gem in the other, and recite the
incantation. Keep in mind, these souls are angry. Bound to no will, if you
release them, they will attack anything they see. Be certain that you can
defeat the spirits should they come after you." said Sorkvild, returning
the gem.
"Well, thank you" said Ash, walking back over to the hatch. "I
hope I will live to see you again." Ash lifted the hatch, and dropped down
to the lower level.
A Day Later in Ald Raathim:
Ash returned to the town, and heard the sounds of battle. Moving to the arena,
he said to whomever cared to answer "What's this?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 07:10 PM)
Isidor sank to his knees, the blade penetrating his stomach.
"Nice fight." He collapsed.
Tris summoned his own limited healing magics to stanch the flow of blood, while
the healers took over.
"It was a good fight," he said. "And I think we've learned
something; having someone to remove enchantments, both negative ones on us and
positive ones on the others, is essential. Where's Goranthir?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:13 PM)
Tris summoned his own limited healing magics to stanch the flow
of blood, while the healers took over.
"It was a good fight," he said. "And I think we've learned
something; having someone to remove enchantments, both negative ones on
us and positive ones on the others, is essential. Where's
Goranthir?"
Loranna looks around, frowning. "I don't see him; wasn't he here
earlier?" she asks.
"Thanks for helping, by the way," she adds to Tris.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 10 2005, 06:10 PM)
A Day Later in Ald Raathim:
Ash returned to the town, and heard the sounds of battle. Moving to the arena,
he said to whomever cared to answer "What's this?"
"Training," Arynel answered, "learning to battle in teams."
The Breton turned and looked at Ash curiously, "How fare ye?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:15 AM
Goranthir went to the archery range, daedric dai-katana in hand.
He aimed it carefully at the target, and released the spell.
The blast of force knocked the young ranger back ten feet and caused the target
to wobble. A little.
Goranthir got back to his feet and tried again.
Posted by: raithen Today, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:13 PM)
Where's Goranthir?
"I believe he walked away, disgusted in the way we practice," said
Raithen without looking up from the mending of Isidor.
Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 07:15 PM)
Training," Arynel answered, "learning to battle
in teams.
The Breton turned and looked at Ash curiously, "How fare ye?"
Ash looked at the Breton "I'm more than little tired. I had a grueling
lesson after the incident with the slavers." Ash looked out to the arena
"Training for what?" he said, flagging down the serving girl.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 10 2005, 06:19 PM)
Ash looked at the Breton "I'm more than little tired. I had
a grueling lesson after the incident with the slavers." Ash looked out to
the arena "Training for what?" he said, flagging down the serving
girl.
"Training for victory, of course," Arynel said.
"Your countenance seems flustered," the Breton said, "and it
seems to be more than physical exhaustion, what happened?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:22 AM
Falco's chest hurt worse than any pain he had ever felt before,
or at least thats what he said. Several servants helped him back to his room to
rest.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 07:18 PM)
"I believe he walked away, disgusted in the way we
practice," said Raithen without looking up from the mending of Isidor.
"All right... everyone meet someplace other than the tavern for a cool,
non-fortified drink, and to discuss what we learned from this," Tris said,
patting Loranna on the shoulder. "I'm going to find Goranthir."
Asking questions brought Tris to the archery range. He stood watching, without
saying anything at once.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:22 PM)
All right... everyone meet someplace other than the tavern
for a cool, non-fortified drink, and to discuss what we learned from
this," Tris said, patting Loranna on the shoulder. "I'm going
to find Goranthir.
Asking questions brought Tris to the archery range. He stood watching, without
saying anything at once.
"Back to the castle, everyone," Loranna says, giving Tris a
tight-lipped smile. "We'll fix ourselves up and meet in the study - I
better go check on Falco ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:22 PM)
All right... everyone meet someplace other than the tavern
for a cool, non-fortified drink, and to discuss what we learned from
this," Tris said, patting Loranna on the shoulder. "I'm going
to find Goranthir.
Asking questions brought Tris to the archery range. He stood watching, without
saying anything at once.
Goranthir was unaware he was being watched as over and over again, he tried to
fire a blast of force from his sword to the target, and time and again, he was
knocked off his feet.
He was too bruised to be able to do it much longer, but he tried one last time.
The target and the rock it was on burst into mere particles.
"Now," he said out loud. "That's better. How did I do
that?"
He saw Tris out of the corner of his eye, and turned around. He smiles but he
didn't look happy. "Hi, Tris."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:31 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:27 PM)
Goranthir was unaware he was being watched as over and over
again, he tried to fire a blast of force from his sword to the target, and time
and again, he was knocked off his feet.
He was too bruised to be able to do it much longer, but he tried one last
time. The target and the rock it was on burst into mere particles.
"Now," he said out loud. "That's better. How did I do
that?"
He saw Tris out of the corner of his eye, and turned around. He smiles
but he didn't look happy. "Hi, Tris."
"Goranthir," Tris said. "Take my hand."
He held out his hand.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:31 PM)
Goranthir," Tris said. "Take my
hand.
He held out his hand.
Goranthir looked at Tris carefully, trying to see what he was thinking. Then he
took his hand.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:32 PM)
Goranthir looked at Tris carefully, trying to see what he was
thinking. Then he took his hand.
Although Tris's hand... muscular, short-fingered like his father's hands,
suspiciously silky for a man who called himself an adventurer... looked steady,
it was easy to feel the tremble.
"Now," Tris said. "I just watched you knock yourself black and
blue, practicing. Why?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:36 PM)
Although Tris's hand... muscular, short-fingered like his
father's hands, suspiciously silky for a man who called himself an
adventurer... looked steady, it was easy to feel the tremble.
"Now," Tris said. "I just watched you knock yourself black
and blue, practicing. Why?"
"To be better?" Goranthir looked at Tris, trying to figure out what
he was really being asked. "To master the tools I was lucky enough to be
given?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:42 AM
After being healed, Isidor walks back with the rest of the group
to the castle. He smiled slightly, after hearing of Falco's overblown reports
of the battle.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 08:42 PM)
After being healed, Isidor walks back with the rest of the group
to the castle. He smiled slightly, after hearing of Falco's overblown reports
of the battle.
Loranna heads to Falco's room, dismissing the servants with a smile.
"Come on dear; one last duty before you can rest," she says,
chuckling a bit. "We're getting together for a bit of tea and to talk
about how the fight went."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:39 PM)
To be better?" Goranthir looked at Tris, trying to
figure out what he was really being asked. "To master the tools I
was lucky enough to be given?
"If I tried to stop you from hurting yourself, it wouldn't be much of a
kindness," Tris said.
"Look. The kindest man I know - the man who taught me swordsmanship -
would run me through without flinching, if he thought it would keep me alive in
a real battle. It's good that you don't want to see your friends hurt. It shows
you have a good heart, and that's a very precious thing. A lot of people think
you have to destroy that, to harden yourself, to be a fighter. It's not true.
There's another kindness, the kind that doesn't flinch at doing hard things
which are necessary. You don't learn how to hit people without hitting them. You
don't learn how to cough up blood and try to stay conscious long enough to keep
your friend from going down without doing it. You can try to learn those things
in real battle, against a real foe, and maybe lose everything because of
inexperience. Or you can learn them here and now, and keep yourself and your
friends alive."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:44 PM)
Loranna heads to Falco's room, dismissing the servants with a
smile.
"Come on dear; one last duty before you can rest," she says,
chuckling a bit. "We're getting together for a bit of tea and to
talk about how the fight went."
Falco smiled, "Alright I'll head down for the debriefing with you."
He left the room.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:47 PM)
"If I tried to stop you from hurting yourself, it wouldn't
be much of a kindness," Tris said.
"Look. The kindest man I know - the man who taught me swordsmanship -
would run me through without flinching, if he thought it would keep me alive in
a real battle. It's good that you don't want to see your friends hurt. It shows
you have a good heart, and that's a very precious thing. A lot of people think
you have to destroy that, to harden yourself, to be a fighter. It's not true.
There's another kindness, the kind that doesn't flinch at doing hard things
which are necessary. You don't learn how to hit people without hitting them.
You don't learn how to cough up blood and try to stay conscious long enough to
keep your friend from going down without doing it. You can try to learn those
things in real battle, against a real foe, and maybe lose everything because of
inexperience. Or you can learn them here and now, and keep yourself and your
friends alive."
"I understand that, really," Goranthir replied, looking down. "I
just don't know how to start. I couldn't even watch when Isidor looked like it
was going to cut right through you with his axe. We couldn't summon daedra or
undead creatures to fight instead of each other?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:53 AM
Loranna heads to the study, calling for a pot of tea and some
saltrice rolls to be brought up. She makes herself comfortable and waits for
her friends to settle themselves in.
"Well, first off a warm thank you to Falco and Isidor for taking part in
today's bout," she says. "Now though ... what have we learned from
today's fight?"
She looks to her companions, eyebrows raised and hair falling into her face a
bit.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:53 PM)
Loranna heads to the study, calling for a pot of tea and some
saltrice rolls to be brought up. She makes herself comfortable and waits
for her friends to settle themselves in.
"Well, first off a warm thank you to Falco and Isidor for taking part in
today's bout," she says. "Now though ... what have we learned
from today's fight?"
She looks to her companions, eyebrows raised and hair falling into her face a
bit.
"Getting impaled hurts! I think I'll avoid it from now on."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 08:53 PM)
Loranna heads to the study, calling for a pot of tea and some
saltrice rolls to be brought up. She makes herself comfortable and waits
for her friends to settle themselves in.
"Well, first off a warm thank you to Falco and Isidor for taking part in
today's bout," she says. "Now though ... what have we learned
from today's fight?"
She looks to her companions, eyebrows raised and hair falling into her face a
bit.
"That magicka is better then swords?"
Posted by: raithen Today, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 08:56 PM)
That magicka is better then swords?
"Mmm, I agree," said Raithen, looking up from his tea.
"Also, I noticed how Loranna and Tris worked as a team, one attaking the
other healing and casting spells from a distance. And then I noticed how both
Falco and Isidora just rushed forward and tried to barrage the enemy."
"Consiquently... They lost." Raithen tisked.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:00 AM
"Don't mess with either Tris or Loranna?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:02 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:52 PM)
I understand that, really," Goranthir replied,
looking down. "I just don't know how to start. I couldn't even watch
when Isidor looked like it was going to cut right through you with his
axe. We couldn't summon daedra or undead creatures to fight instead of
each other?
Tris put his arm around the young man's shoulder.
"We'll be fighting men and mer, the spirits of those who were heroes when
they were alive. I've fought Daedra; I've even heard that some Daedra are
pretty clever. But I've never seen one who was any good at tactical thinking.
For all that Daedra are said to come from the spheres of Change, it's mortals
who excel at innovation. What I would prefer is to go into the real arenas and
fight people I don't know, professionals who have made it their living to do
this. But as we are at the moment, we'd be slaughtered in the arenas. We need
some seasoning."
He paused. He sounded so rational, so adult. But he was also thinking of Ciel,
of Ciel's dead body in the Vaults of Gemin, of the moment when the shock of
sword against bone had ceased to seem important. It wasn't that easy, of course
it wasn't that easy. If he started to explain what he was really thinking, he
wasn't sure what would happen.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 09:00 PM)
"Mmm, I agree," said Raithen, looking up from his tea.
"Also, I noticed how Loranna and Tris worked as a team, one attaking the
other healing and casting spells from a distance. And then I noticed how both
Falco and his partner just rushed forward and tried to barrage the enemy."
"Consiquently... They lost." Raithen tisked.
Loranna glowers at Falco. "Dear please be serious."
"Raithen has a good point; Tris and I worked together, I taking care of
keeping him enchanced and keeping you two weakened and him doing the actual
striking. Tris and I also had plans set up; notice when Isidor got close enough
to attack me I had an escape route already set up, and immediately returned to
my job of supporting Tris."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 09:00 PM)
"Mmm, I agree," said Raithen, looking up from his tea.
"Also, I noticed how Loranna and Tris worked as a team, one attaking the
other healing and casting spells from a distance. And then I noticed how both
Falco and Isidora just rushed forward and tried to barrage the enemy."
"Consiquently... They lost." Raithen tisked.
Isidor raised his eyebrows and said "Partner? The name is Isidor, nice to
meet you. I should admend my statement, magic isn't superior to swordplay, but
perhaps, easier. One can cast a spell with a wave of their hands, one must put
some thought into using a sword or an axe."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 05:03 PM)
Loranna glowers at Falco. "Dear please be
serious."
"Raithen has a good point; Tris and I worked together, I taking care of
keeping him enchanced and keeping you two weakened and him doing the actual
striking. Tris and I also had plans set up; notice when Isidor got close
enough to attack me I had an escape route already set up, and immediately
returned to my job of supporting Tris."
"Oh yes and absorb spells are unpleasant." Falco added.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:02 PM)
Tris put his arm around the young man's shoulder.
"We'll be fighting men and mer, the spirits of those who were heroes when
they were alive. I've fought Daedra; I've even heard that some Daedra are
pretty clever. But I've never seen one who was any good at tactical thinking.
For all that Daedra are said to come from the spheres of Change, it's mortals
who excel at innovation. What I would prefer is to go into the real arenas and
fight people I don't know, professionals who have made it their living to do
this. But as we are at the moment, we'd be slaughtered in the arenas. We need
some seasoning."
He paused. He sounded so rational, so adult. But he was also thinking of Ciel,
of Ciel's dead body in the Vaults of Gemin, of the moment when the shock of
sword against bone had ceased to seem important. It wasn't that easy, of course
it wasn't that easy. If he started to explain what he was really thinking, he
wasn't sure what would happen.
"I see," Goranthir said, looking up again. "Then this is the
only way. I'll try to watch through the next duel all the way, and maybe I'll
be ready for the one after that. If I can stand the sight of one of my friends
being hurt, then maybe I can learn to stand the idea of me being the one doing
the hurting ... But I may not be one of the Eight. Maybe it's just not in me
yet."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:06 PM)
I see," Goranthir said, looking up again. "Then
this is the only way. I'll try to watch through the next duel all the
way, and maybe I'll be ready for the one after that. If I can stand the
sight of one of my friends being hurt, then maybe I can learn to stand the idea
of me being the one doing the hurting ... But I may not be one of the
Eight. Maybe it's just not in me yet.
"I think we're going to need you," Tris said. "When the time
comes, I won't be one of the Eight. I'll be the only method of communication
between the Outer Realms and Solunastra, where Master Solin and the General
are."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:10 AM
Isidor turned to Loranna "Will be fighting again tommorrow?
I need a chance to redeem myself."
Posted by: raithen Today, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 09:04 PM)
One can cast a spell with a wave of their hands, one must put
some thought into using a sword or an axe."
"No, casting spells and using magica takes years of determination and
practice, " said Raithen, no emotion showing on his face.
"And still, Falco could have hung-back and fired arrows into the fray
while you focused on attacking. Then, when Falco needed it, you could defend
him." Raithen looked down into the depths of his cup, took a drink and set
it back down.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 05:10 PM)
Isidor turned to Loranna "Will be fighting again tommorrow?
I need a chance to redeem myself."
"Were you honestly expecting to win Isidor? Now you have the experience of
facing someone way out of your league. Its a valuable experience to have the
crap beaten out of you... "
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 09:11 PM)
"No, casting spells and using magica takes years of
determination and practice, " said Raithen, no emotion showing on his
face.
"As does using a weapon."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 09:04 PM)
Isidor raised his eyebrows and said "Partner? The name is
Isidor, nice to meet you. I should admend my statement, magic isn't superior to
swordplay, but perhaps, easier. One can cast a spell with a wave of their
hands, one must put some thought into using a sword or an axe."
Loranna has to put her tea down. "Easier?" she asks, covering her
mouth. "Dear, don't be fooled by the strength of the spells I use; I've
taken steps to allow me to use more powerful magic, and even then if I cast an
ill-advised spell I could accidentlaly leave my companions drained. Magic is
like any other skill; it's not inherently easier than swordplay to
master."
"Isidor, we'll be training until it's time to go," she says, looking
to Falco. "And as for Falco's archery - there's another lesson learned.
Tell me Falco, what would have helped you after I cast my spell on you?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:09 PM)
I think we're going to need you," Tris said.
"When the time comes, I won't be one of the Eight. I'll be the only method
of communication between the Outer Realms and Solunastra, where Master Solin
and the General are.
"Okay, I'll do it," Goranthir smiled, and Tris could see it in his
eyes as well. It was almost too clear that this was the first time in Goranthir's
life that anyone had ever said he was needed.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 05:13 PM)
Loranna has to put her tea down. "Easier?" she
asks, covering her mouth. "Dear, don't be fooled by the strength of
the spells I use; I've taken steps to allow me to use more powerful magic, and
even then if I cast an ill-advised spell I could accidentlaly leave my
companions drained. Magic is like any other skill; it's not inherently
easier than swordplay to master."
"Isidor, we'll be training until it's time to go," she says, looking
to Falco. "And as for Falco's archery - there's another lesson
learned. Tell me Falco, what would have helped you after I cast my spell
on you?"
"A dispell potion to get rid of the blindness. Its the reason I didn't use
archery."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:17 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 09:13 PM)
Were you honestly expecting to win Isidor? Now you have
the experience of facing someone way out of your league. Its a valuable
experience to have the crap beaten out of you...
"Why couldn't we have won? It was the luck of the draw. If one of us had
incapacitated Loranna, we would have cut off Tris's power."
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:17 AM
Shaka had been looking down. He looked up and said, "I want
you to take the Spear and Cuirass into the battle with you when the time comes.
I seem to be too old and soft for this . . . but I'm not going to sit at home
with my arms around the artifacts and say, 'Mine'."
"I understand some of what you're trying to do; train as realistically as
possible, but I still had to see my friends gutted today. And it would have
happened to me too, I don't have enough spells to counter Tris and you,
Loranna. Right now I want to smash him, and I'm afraid of you. "
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 05:17 PM)
Why couldn't we have won? It was the luck of the draw. If
one of us had incapacitated Loranna, we would have cut off Tris's power.
"But we didn't did we Isidor? The point is we were unable to incapacitate
her. She and Tris outsmarted us at every turn. Don't worry know next time they
won't do so well."
Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:20 AM
"Sorry to interupt m'lady." Ash interjects "But I
only just arrived, and I still don't know what we're training for." says
Ash, taking a saltrice roll.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:13 PM)
"Okay, I'll do it," Goranthir smiled, and Tris could
see it in his eyes as well. It was almost too clear that this was the
first time in Goranthir's life that anyone had ever said he was needed.
The idea of anyone being cruel to this boy, neglecting this boy, took Tris's
breath away. He smiled, hoping that his emotions weren't too transparent.
"We should get back," he said. "The others are discussing what
happened, what could have been done differently."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 10 2005, 05:20 PM)
"Sorry to interupt m'lady." Ash interjects "But I
only just arrived, and I still don't know what we're training for." says
Ash, taking a saltrice roll.
Falco spoke, "Oh just the battle to decide the fate of Mundus, nothing
big."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:21 PM)
The idea of anyone being cruel to this boy, neglecting this boy,
took Tris's breath away. He smiled, hoping that his emotions weren't too
transparent.
"We should get back," he said. "The others are discussing
what happened, what could have been done differently."
"Yes, even if I couldn't watch, I should at least learn the lessons,"
Goranthir smiled, and as they started to make their way to the castle, he
added. "Oh, and I bought a boat. A ship, actually."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:27 AM
"But, Falco, if we had worked together, you could have shot
Loranna with an arrow, knocked her out, and then I could've moved in on Tris,
whilst you provided cover."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 09:15 PM)
A dispell potion to get rid of the blindness. Its the
reason I didn't use archery.
"A dispel potion or item, or having someone on your side to take care of
such duties," Loranna says. "If I could think to cast blind effects
on you, our opponents definitely will. But we need to know who is doing what;
we can't all be the healer or the fireball caster."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 09:17 PM)
Why couldn't we have won? It was the luck of the draw. If
one of us had incapacitated Loranna, we would have cut off Tris's power.
"Yes, if you had taken me down Tris would have been in trouble,"
Loranna says. "Hence the reason why I had an escape route prepared. In our
upcoming struggles, we will want to make sure we have plans for falling back when
needed, to regroup and restore our fallen, or even to lead our enemies into a
trap."
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 09:17 PM)
Shaka had been looking down. He looked up and said,
"I want you to take the Spear and Cuirass into the battle with you when the
time comes. I seem to be too old and soft for this . . . but I'm
not going to sit at home with my arms around the artifacts and say,
'Mine'."
"I understand some of what you're trying to do; train as
realistically as possible, but I still had to see my friends gutted
today. And it would have happened to me too, I don't have enough spells
to counter Tris and you, Loranna. Right now I want to smash him, and I'm
afraid of you. "
Loranna pauses, looking at Shaka with a furrowed brow and a frown.
"Shaka," Loranna says slowly, "No one is asking any one person
to be able to stop the whole other team."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:29 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:23 PM)
Yes, even if I couldn't watch, I should at least learn the
lessons," Goranthir smiled, and as they started to make their way to the
castle, he added. "Oh, and I bought a boat. A ship, actually.
"A boat!"
Tris laughed. "Are you going on a journey?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 05:27 PM)
But, Falco, if we had worked together, you could have shot
Loranna with an arrow, knocked her out, and then I could've moved in on Tris,
whilst you provided cover.
"I was blinded I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:29 PM)
"A boat!"
Tris laughed. "Are you going on a journey?"
"It's to live on," Goranthir shook his head. "Though it'd be
good to provide transport for the group ... I'm even outfitting it to be a war
galleon, just in case. I need a name for it still, but it'll be a couple weeks
'til it's ready."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:31 AM
An idea entered Isidor's mind. A rare occurance, but he felt
compelled to say something "An intresting idea, Loranna. How about, in the
upcoming days, each of us squares off against one another, until there are only
two left, then they face each other for some sort of prize. An enchanted item
or somesuch?"
Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 08:21 PM)
Falco spoke, "Oh just the battle to decide the fate of
Mundus, nothing big."
Ash looks sternly at Falco before speaking "What exactly is happening?
What is it we are fighting?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:31 PM)
It's to live on," Goranthir shook his head.
"Though it'd be good to provide transport for the group ... I'm even
outfitting it to be a war galleon, just in case. I need a name for it
still, but it'll be a couple weeks 'til it's ready.
Tris kept his expression pleasant, but his voice was strained. "Why live
on a boat?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 10 2005, 05:32 PM)
Ash looks sternly at Falco before speaking "What exactly is
happening? What is it we are fighting?"
"I don't know if I'm supposed to tell anyone... ask Loranna."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:33 PM)
Tris kept his expression pleasant, but his voice was strained.
"Why live on a boat?"
"I like boats," Goranthir shrugged, wondering about the strain in
Tris's voice, but attributing it to the fighting he had just endured. "I
like that it's a home, but its transportation too. I like --" He paused.
They had reached the castle, and he seemed to stumble over the next words.
"I like that it's private. I won't be spied on there, not easily anyhow
..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:37 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 09:34 PM)
I don't know if I'm supposed to tell anyone... ask
Loranna.
"It's a long story, but the short version is, we're trying to prepare a
group of eight warriors to face off against ghostly foes, in order to
ultimately fix the restless spirit problems that have palgued Tamriel for some
time now," Loranna explains.
"Isidor, at this point I'm hoping for us to start working towards larger
group tactics, and to practice them, not necessarily to just run a two on two
tournament," Loranna says. "But I'll think about that; maybe we can
try entering a competition in more professional arenas once we get it
together."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 05:36 PM)
I like boats," Goranthir shrugged, wondering about
the strain in Tris's voice, but attributing it to the fighting he had just
endured. "I like that it's a home, but its transportation too. I
like --" He paused. They had reached the castle, and he seemed to
stumble over the next words. "I like that it's private. I won't be
spied on there, not easily anyhow ...
"Hey so do I. Useful to go on the open ocean when you want to avoid being
found,by the err.. authorities."
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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:42 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna has recently received word from
General Light, aka Allerleirauh, expressing concern for Barenziah's plans for
Morrowind. Somewhat coincidentally, Loranna then went to the arena where she
teamed up with Tris to demonstrate teamwork and tactics in a fight with Isidor
and Falco. She currently sits in the study, discussing how the battle went with
her companions.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 03:43 AM
OOC:
The Breton Arynel is currently at the arena in Ald Raathim, pondering the
battle he just witnessed, and perhaps other things also.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:43 AM
Falco Redflash is currently in the castle discussing the
previous fight.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:44 AM
OOC: Anya is sitting in the study listneing to the others talk
about the fight.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:44 AM
ooc summary: Tris, a male Breton of 20 years, fought in
Loranna's improvised Arena alongside Loranna, against Isidor and Falco. Due to
organized tactics, he and Loranna won. Now he's walking back to the castle with
Goranthir, who was upset about the violence involved in the training.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:36 PM)
I like boats," Goranthir shrugged, wondering about
the strain in Tris's voice, but attributing it to the fighting he had just
endured. "I like that it's a home, but its transportation too. I
like --" He paused. They had reached the castle, and he seemed to
stumble over the next words. "I like that it's private. I won't be
spied on there, not easily anyhow ...
Tris stopped walking for a moment, to look directly into Goranthir's face. When
he resumed, his voice was thoughtful.
"That's true. It's hard to spy on someone on a boat. I don't even know who
the spies are right now, and that used to be my job. You can bet Loranna hasn't
thought to do it with me gone."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:45 AM
Goranthir is with Tris, who has brought him around to
understanding the need to fight one another as a form of training. He has just
told Tris that he has bought a warship to live on, where he can be free from
"spying."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:46 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi is with the others in the study, after having battled Isidor and Anya in
the Arena.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:44 PM)
That's true. It's hard to spy on someone on a boat. I
don't even know who the spies are right now, and that used to be my job. You
can bet Loranna hasn't thought to do it with me gone.
"Hasn't she?" Goranthir looked amazed. "In my family, every
household considers spies as vital a servant to employ as cooks. Probably more
so. How else does she assume my grandmother knows so much about her?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:49 PM)
Hasn't she?" Goranthir looked amazed. "In my
family, every household considers spies as vital a servant to employ as
cooks. Probably more so. How else does she assume my grandmother
knows so much about her?
"Well, when you're sweetly naive and have nothing to hide, spies aren't so
threatening," Tris said. "It's the most clever form of
counter-intelligence there is."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:54 PM)
Well, when you're sweetly naive and have nothing to hide,
spies aren't so threatening," Tris said. "It's the most clever
form of counter-intelligence there is.
Goranthir laughed loud and long as they entered into the castle, and Loranna's
study.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:55 PM)
Goranthir laughed loud and long as they entered into the castle,
and Loranna's study.
"What's so funny? And how's Goranthir doing?" Anya smiled warmly at
the pair coming in.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 09:55 PM)
Goranthir laughed loud and long as they entered into the castle,
and Loranna's study.
"Hello dears; has Tris been regaling you with stories of my misadventures
again?" Loranna asks, smiling happily. "Come, help yourself to some
tea and join in the discussion; we've had some good things mentioned so
far."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 09:59 PM)
"What's so funny? And how's Goranthir doing?" Anya
smiled warmly at the pair coming in.
Goranthir's face was bruised, but he answered with a big smile, "Doing
well, thanks. Sorry to interrupt."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:01 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:00 PM)
Goranthir's face was bruised, but he answered with a big smile,
"Doing well, thanks. Sorry to interrupt."
"Good, you kind of had me worried there. I was hoping it wasn't something
I said when you walked off."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:06 AM
Isidor began to write something on a piece of paper.
<Loranna/Isidor> .vs. <Tris/Reichi>
<Goran/Raithen>. .vs. <Falco/Anya>
<Shaka/Ash> .vs. <Distirl/Arynel>
"Something like this, perhaps?" He showed it to Loranna. "It has
people with different abilities team up, and..." He trailed off
"Well, I thought it was a good idea." He smiled.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 09:00 PM)
Hello dears; has Tris been regaling you with stories of my
misadventures again?" Loranna asks, smiling happily. "Come,
help yourself to some tea and join in the discussion; we've had some good
things mentioned so far.
Tris helped himself, not to tea, but to Jazbet's brandy. He trusted himself not
to get soused, as the others had last night.
"One thing I noticed is that we need at least two support mages, one for
healing, and one for other spells like reflect and so on. We should probably
have a damage dealing mage as well. Who in this group knows this stuff, that's
the question."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:09 AM
Diamond knocked at the open door to the study, holding a small
item in her hand behind her back.
"Hi, Loranna," she said.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 10:07 PM)
One thing I noticed is that we need at least two support
mages, one for healing, and one for other spells like reflect and so on. We
should probably have a damage dealing mage as well. Who in this group knows
this stuff, that's the question.
"I have some basic healing and damage spells, but not reflect yet. I've
just started learning some Absorb spells. I would like to learn more . . .
"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 10:07 PM)
Tris helped himself, not to tea, but to Jazbet's brandy. He
trusted himself not to get soused, as the others had last night.
"One thing I noticed is that we need at least two support mages, one for
healing, and one for other spells like reflect and so on. We should probably
have a damage dealing mage as well. Who in this group knows this stuff, that's
the question."
Loranna nods. "I'm capable of both but Falco's dagger strike put Tris in a
spot," she says. "If I had been just a little slower Isidor might
have been able to take tris down before I could renew his enchantments. Having
two people to take care of dispel and fortify effects would be nice."
She looks to her companions. "We have a Mage Guild and trainers; who here
has any interest or talent in either healing or support magic?"
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 10 2005, 10:09 PM)
Diamond knocked at the open door to the study, holding a small
item in her hand behind her back.
"Hi, Loranna," she said.
Loranna raises her eyebrows. "Hello Diamond dear; what is it?" she
asks, eyeing Diamond curiously. "A surprise?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 10:01 PM)
Good, you kind of had me worried there. I was hoping it
wasn't something I said when you walked off.
Goranthir shook his head. "Nothing you said. It was just watching friends get
hurt by other friends that got to me. Tris made me see that there's no other
way ... So, I'm going to try."
He looked at Isidor's list: "Who's Raithen?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:18 AM
Diamond smiled. "Not too much of a surprise, no.
Here."
She held out her hand, and in it was a palm-sized figure, a spitting image of
Loranna, tearstreaks and all.
"I was thinking you could use it in planning tactics - if you want, I can
make a whole set of others pretty soon. Only if you want it, of course. Just
trying to make myself useful, not much I can do as a fighter...what do you
think?"
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:19 AM
Summary: Raithen Is currently discussing the events in the arena
with the group in the study.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh)
We should probably have a damage dealing mage as well. Who in
this group knows this stuff, that's the question."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 10:10 PM)
She looks to her companions. "We have a Mage Guild
and trainers; who here has any interest or talent in either healing or support
magic?"
"Well, through the years I have become familiar with the magica. I could
be of some use, though, Restoration is not the school of magic as to which I
excel in. But Destruction and Conjuration can be quite usefull..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:19 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 10 2005, 09:18 PM)
Diamond smiled. "Not too much of a surprise, no.
Here."
She held out her hand, and in it was a palm-sized figure, a spitting image of
Loranna, tearstreaks and all.
"I was thinking you could use it in planning tactics - if you want, I can
make a whole set of others pretty soon. Only if you want it, of course. Just
trying to make myself useful, not much I can do as a fighter...what do you
think?"
"Were you trained as a jeweler?" Tris asked, examining her work.
"Very nice. We'd need a sand table."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 10 2005, 10:18 PM)
Diamond smiled. "Not too much of a surprise, no.
Here."
She held out her hand, and in it was a palm-sized figure, a spitting image of
Loranna, tearstreaks and all.
"I was thinking you could use it in planning tactics - if you want, I can
make a whole set of others pretty soon. Only if you want it, of course. Just
trying to make myself useful, not much I can do as a fighter...what do you
think?"
Loranna's eyes widen and she smiles. "Why dear that's lovely," she
says, gently taking the figure and holding it up to admire it. " ... Wow;
this is impressive, though a little blush-inducing too ..."
She looks to the others, toning the grin down. " ... Might not hurt to
have a map and tokens to use to plan out ideas and strategies ahead of time
..."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 06:19 PM)
Were you trained as a jeweler?" Tris asked,
examining her work. "Very nice. We'd need a sand table.
"Thank you very much," she said, smiling. "A jeweler? Hardly.
Only an artist. I'm sure you can find a sand table in town. Does this mean you
want the set?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 06:22 PM)
Loranna's eyes widen and she smiles. "Why dear that's
lovely," she says, gently taking the figure and holding it up to admire
it. " ... Wow; this is impressive, though a little blush-inducing
too ..."
She looks to the others, toning the grin down. " ... Might not hurt
to have a map and tokens to use to plan out ideas and strategies ahead of time
..."
It was Diamond, however, who was blushing. "I'll get to work straight
away," she said, and she left excitedly.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 10:11 PM)
He looked at Isidor's list: "Who's Raithen?"
"Oh, sorry I haven't introduced myself to you yet. I am Raithen Arthat, an
old Wizard," said Raithen with a smile.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 10:26 PM)
"Oh, sorry I haven't introduced myself to you yet. I am
Raithen Arthat, an old Wizard," said Raithen with a smile.
"Goranthir," said the young Dunmer, shaking his hand. "A young
ranger, and maybe your partner if we go with Isidor's line-up."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:28 AM
Loranna watches Diamond rush out with a bemused expression, and
carefully puts the figure away, saying to Isidor "Sorry dear ... hmm,
interesting matchups ..."
She looks to Tris. "Did you have any further thoughts?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 09:28 PM)
Loranna watches Diamond rush out with a bemused expression, and
carefully puts the figure away, saying to Isidor "Sorry dear ... hmm,
interesting matchups ..."
She looks to Tris. "Did you have any further thoughts?"
Tris glanced over Isidor's list.
"Good luck getting Arynel into an arena. This sounds like fun, but it also
sounds like something that will take more time than we have right now. But
while you're making lists... how about a list of our various skillsets?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 10:32 PM)
Tris glanced over Isidor's list.
"Good luck getting Arynel into an arena. This sounds like fun, but it also
sounds like something that will take more time than we have right now. But
while you're making lists... how about a list of our various skillsets?"
Loranna produces paper and ink, and starts off by writing:
Loranna: Healer
Restoration Magic
Mysticism Magic (absorb spells especially)
Alchemy
"Those are the three areas of study I focus on most," she says.
"I'm pretty good with illusions and alteration magic but mostly in the
pursuit of defensive effects. I should be either the person casting healing and
fortifying spells, or else the person zapping the enemies with absorb spells and
casting dispels and silences as needed, and assuming potions work out there
I'll prepare a supply beforehand for the party."
She hands everyone paper and a pen, stopping at Goranthir. " .. .Dear your
face ..." she says, noting the bruise and blushing at her inattention.
"Here; let me ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 10:32 PM)
Tris glanced over Isidor's list.
"Good luck getting Arynel into an arena. This sounds like fun, but it also
sounds like something that will take more time than we have right now. But
while you're making lists... how about a list of our various skillsets?"
"You think we should go to three on three, or even four on four?"
Goranthir asked.
He smiled and closed his eyes while Loranna's healing hands fixed his wounds.
She found that they were all over his body, not just his face.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:40 AM
Goranthir wrote on his paper:
Long Blade
Athletics
Dodging
And then added:
Summoning / Communicating With Animals
"For all the good that would do me in another plane of existance," he
thought to himself.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 10:40 PM)
Goranthir wrote on his paper:
Long Blade
Athletics
Dodging
And then added:
Summoning / Communicating With Animals
"For all the good that would do me in another plane of existance," he
thought to himself.
"You never know," Loranna says as she finishes healing all of
Goranthir's wounds. "Dear, did you get into a tussle with the alits
again?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 10:44 PM)
You never know," Loranna says as she finishes healing
all of Goranthir's wounds. "Dear, did you get into a tussle with the
alits again?
"No, I did that to myself," Goranthir grinned bashfully, pulling out
his daedric dai-katana. "I was trying to master the spell in this. I got
it wrong thirty times, and right on the thirty-first. Its very painful when I
get it wrong. I probably should learn some healing spell, at least for
myself."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 10:37 PM)
Loranna produces paper and ink, and starts off by writing:
Loranna: Healer
Restoration Magic
Mysticism Magic (absorb spells especially)
Alchemy
"Those are the three areas of study I focus on most," she says.
"I'm pretty good with illusions and alteration magic but mostly in the
pursuit of defensive effects. I should be either the person casting
healing and fortifying spells, or else the person zapping the enemies with
absorb spells and casting dispels and silences as needed, and assuming potions
work out there I'll prepare a supply beforehand for the party."
She hands everyone paper and a pen, stopping at Goranthir.
Raithen began writing on his own parchement...
Raithen: Wizard
Primary
Destruction
Conjuration
Illusion
Secondary
Blunt (staff)
Restoration
Alteration
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 09:40 PM)
Goranthir wrote on his paper:
Long Blade
Athletics
Dodging
And then added:
Summoning / Communicating With Animals
"For all the good that would do me in another plane of existance," he
thought to himself.
Tris said, "My list goes, 'Running like hell, Flirting, and Tricksy
Surprises...' but as I mentioned to Goranthir, I won't be with you. The Eight,
that's a sacred number, I can carry messages back and forth but I can't help
fight."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 10:46 PM)
"No, I did that to myself," Goranthir grinned
bashfully, pulling out his daedric dai-katana. "I was trying to master the
spell in this. I got it wrong thirty times, and right on the
thirty-first. Its very painful when I get it wrong. I probably
should learn some healing spell, at least for myself."
Loranna's mouth hangs open for just a second.
" ... Dear, I brew potions especially for letting people train themselves
ragged," she says. "Next time, ask me for a few of them first. No
point in letting yourself be a giant bruise longer than necessary ..."
" ... What sort of spell is in the blade?" she asks, changing the
subject.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:53 AM
Shaka wrote: "I have fireball, slowfall, Feet of Notorgo,
water walk and water breathing; with the Amulet of Shadows, chameleon; and you
know about the Spear of Bitter Mercy and its storm atronach, as well as the
dragonbone cuirass with its fire protection, but I'm not sure whether armor and
weapons apply where you're talking about going.
I also have the spells Bound mace, dagger, and armor. I just started learning
some Absorb spells. Good agility, resistance to poison."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:57 AM
Reichi began writing on his paper.
Reichi: Assassin/Fighter
Short Blade
Light Armor
Hand to Hand
Killing stuff
Reichi looks as if finished, then grins and adds:
WEREWOLF
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:59 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 10:47 PM)
Raithen: Wizard
Primary
Destruction
Conjuration
“I wonder,” Goranthir asked. “If you can conjure up other planar creatures in
Mundus, if you could conjure up Mundane creatures in the plane where we’ll be
fighting … which I can control … It would certainly surprise our opponents if
you could …”
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 10:47 PM)
Tris said, "My list goes, 'Running like hell, Flirting, and
Tricksy Surprises...' but as I mentioned to Goranthir, I won't be with you. The
Eight, that's a sacred number, I can carry messages back and forth but I can't
help fight."
Goranthir started to smile, but frowned when Tris reminded him that he wouldn’t
be part of the group.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 10:51 PM)
Loranna's mouth hangs open for just a second.
" ... Dear, I brew potions especially for letting people train themselves
ragged," she says. "Next time, ask me for a few of them
first. No point in letting yourself be a giant bruise longer than
necessary ..."
" ... What sort of spell is in the blade?" she asks, changing the
subject.
“Now you tell me,” Goranthir laughed, and looked at his sword. “I don’t really
know. It was a gift from the Psijics who advise my father. Its effect is
translucent, almost invisible, blunt force trauma. They call the effect
Kynarine, after Kynareth. I don’t think the Mages Guild has a spell like it.”
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:59 AM
Anya fumbled with the pen, writing
Anya: Non-magical Support
Archery
Stealth
Spear
And the Nines be willing, Lotus
"I think that covers me so far."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:02 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 10:59 PM)
“Now you tell me,” Goranthir laughed, and looked at his sword.
“I don’t really know. It was a gift from the Psijics who advise my
father. Its effect is translucent, almost invisible, blunt force
trauma. They call the effect Kynarine, after Kynareth. I don’t
think the Mages Guild has a spell like it.”
"I'll remember next time," Loranna says, "to ask." She
grins a bit, though her eyes are full of curiosity.
" ... Kynarine?" she asks, her eyebrows going up. " ... Do they
think it related to the Thu'um then in some way, other than just incidental
appearance?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:03 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 09:59 PM)
“I wonder,” Goranthir asked. “If you can conjure up other planar
creatures in Mundus, if you could conjure up Mundane creatures in the plane
where we’ll be fighting … which I can control … It would certainly surprise our
opponents if you could …”
"I've been wondering that myself," Tris said. "That's the sort
of thing we're waiting for word about from Master Solin and the General. All I
know is that I saw beasts, and creatures that looked like summonings, but nothing
I recognized. It may be some of them were creatures native to the Outer
Planes."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 11:02 PM)
... Kynarine?" she asks, her eyebrows going
up. " ... Do they think it related to the Thu'um then in some way,
other than just incidental appearance?
"The Psijics would probably say it's all related, and it's as related to
rain and thunder," Goranthir smiled. "They're insane."
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 05:06 AM
Anvil, Cyrodiil
Selvia Ciccero's convoy stopped at the gates to the Admaralty, and a quick word
to the guard in question, a salute, and the convoy was escorted into the naval
yards. A manslave bent over, and Selvia used him as a step, her high heels
sticking into the back of him, but strangely enough, he did not even wimper, as
she decended from the carrage, and walked towards Admiral Sccipro's house, the
Admiral, still in his sleeping robes, looked at this wierd prosession with
wonder at how they got past secruity
"Tell me, young woman, why are you here... and more importantly, how did
you get past those guards?" the Admiral asked Selvia
"It does not matter how, I wish to ask you for you to lift your blockade
of the harbour to Merchant shipping" she replied
"If the chamber of commerce can not get me to lift it, you definatly cant.
Its orders from the Imperial City itself, intill the situation in Illac bay has
been cleared up, no ship is leaving this harbour!" The admiral said
forcefully
Yet despite this, after five minutes, the admiral had recended this order, and
gave Lady Selvia a escort to the mouth of the Illac Bay area. Five hours after
the ship left, the Admiral wondered what had happened, and where the Flagship
of the Colovian West Fleet was...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:03 PM)
I've been wondering that myself," Tris said.
"That's the sort of thing we're waiting for word about from Master Solin
and the General. All I know is that I saw beasts, and creatures that looked
like summonings, but nothing I recognized. It may be some of them were
creatures native to the Outer Planes.
"How long will it be until they come back and we know what we have to work
with and can train with that?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:09 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 10:06 PM)
How long will it be until they come back and we know what
we have to work with and can train with that?
"They won't be coming back," Tris said. "We're going to
them."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:11 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 11:04 PM)
The Psijics would probably say it's all related, and it's
as related to rain and thunder," Goranthir smiled. "They're
insane.
"Well, that's okay; so am I," Loranna says, grinning but sounding at
least half-serious. "Anyway, I can see about having you learn some basic
healing spells at your convenience, dear; if we get through this the knowledge
will be handy to have."
She asks "Has anyone else mentioned being good with support magics yet? Or
healing? Papers, please ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:12 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:09 PM)
They won't be coming back," Tris said.
"We're going to them.
"Oh... I'll keep that in mind. Still, I hope it's not too long before we
get some word on what we can expect to work when we leave."
Posted by: Dinylos Yesterday, 05:17 AM
Gidar Neras was a well-to-do merchant. He was a dunmer, a
typically good, if a bit disinclined to believe in the equality of other races,
citizen, and given the chance he’d even spend a bit of time in the temple on
holidays. Arriving by humble means, something of a refugee, during the later
days of the Dawn, Gidar had built himself a respectable business as a
pawnbroker and outfitter. The mer sat under his awning trying to keep somewhat
cool in the heat, glowering in the direction of the crowd on the corner.
It was that Nord from the bar, he was raving still and worse still… others had
joined him.
“Alduin descends on us all!” “Only the inglorious dead will be spared from his
terrible hunger!” “Make ready, our wait grows short!”
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 11:11 PM)
Well, that's okay; so am I," Loranna says, grinning
but sounding at least half-serious. "Anyway, I can see about having
you learn some basic healing spells at your convenience, dear; if we get
through this the knowledge will be handy to have.
She asks "Has anyone else mentioned being good with support magics
yet? Or healing? Papers, please ..."
"Sorry, Dres Loranna, I forgot to put down that I have Heal Companion and
Hearth Heal," said Shaka.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 11:11 PM)
She asks "Has anyone else mentioned being good with support
magics yet? Or healing? Papers, please ..."
"I have," said Raithen as he handed his paper to Loranna.
Raithen: Wizard
Primary
Destruction
Conjuration
Illusion
Secondary
Blunt (staff)
Restoration
Alteration
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:27 AM
Loranna looks at the various papers. " ... Conjuration; if
conjuration spells work out there then we could definitely use them," she
says. "My finace Slyvos has offered to be the fireball flinger, though ...
well, he's been kind of quiet lately ..."
Clearing her throat, she frowns, considering. "Okay; Raithen you say
you've a secondary specialty in healing. Shaka, you have a couple healing
spells. Are either of you good at curses, attribute-draining or damaging
spells, things such as blind and silence and dispel?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 11:18 PM)
"I have," said Raithen as he handed his paper to Loranna.
"Conjuration can also bring us bound weapons and armor," Goranthir
said. "Very useful."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:27 AM
Falco took the paper and wrote in a beautiful calligraphy style
upon it:
Falco Redflash
Skills
Long blade
Unarmored
Speechcraft
Marksman both bow and throwing dagger
short blade.
He passed it on to the next person...
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 11:27 PM)
Clearing her throat, she frowns, considering. "Okay;
Raithen you say you've a secondary specialty in healing. Shaka, you have
a couple healing spells. Are either of you good at curses, attribute-draining
or damaging spells, things such as blind and silence and dispel?"
"I haven't learned those yet, Loranna; sorry. I've just started learning
Absorb spells, and could try to learn others in the next few weeks."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 11:27 PM)
Are either of you good at curses, attribute-draining or damaging
spells, things such as blind and silence and dispel?"
"I may not be as good at those as the next Wizard, but I sure can blind
someone untill their eyes fall out."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:36 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:33 PM)
I haven't learned those yet, Loranna; sorry. I could
try to work on it this week.
"Or you and Raithen are our primary healers," said Goranthir.
"And Loranna is all about the draining our opponents' energy."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 11:36 PM)
Or you and Raithen are our primary healers," said
Goranthir. "And Loranna is all about the draining our opponents'
energy.
"That's not all I'm good for, " said Raithen with a chuckle as his
right hand began eminating with a bright, red energy.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:42 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 11:36 PM)
Or you and Raithen are our primary healers," said
Goranthir. "And Loranna is all about the draining our opponents'
energy.
"That works as well," Loranna says. "To be honest, I'm equally
comfortable draining our foes as I am with healing my friends, and absorb
spells have an innate advantage in that they don't cause as much harm if
reflected to their caster. I've also spells which combine both effects, which I
can use as well, but those might not work so well - it may be better for me to
focus purely on draining the enemy and casting dispels as needed."
She looks around. "We should try a training excersice soon where someone
works with me as the primary healer."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:43 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 11:40 PM)
"That's not all I'm good for, " said Raithen with a
chuckle as his right hand began eminating with a bright, red energy.
"I don't doubt it, and I meant no offense," said Goranthir quickly.
"I only meant that as our group has need of healers, that could be one of
your roles ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 07:42 PM)
That works as well," Loranna says. "To be
honest, I'm equally comfortable draining our foes as I am with healing my
friends, and absorb spells have an innate advantage in that they don't cause as
much harm if reflected to their caster. I've also spells which combine
both effects, which I can use as well, but those might not work so well - it
may be better for me to focus purely on draining the enemy and casting dispels
as needed.
She looks around. "We should try a training excersice soon where
someone works with me as the primary healer."
"M'lady might I suggest we put the group through some legion training? As
the imperial legion is excellent at training its soldiers to fight as a single
unit. And correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that what we're striving
for?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 11:42 PM)
She looks around. "We should try a training excersice soon where
someone works with me as the primary healer."
"I seem to be doing that a lot lately," said Shaka. "Maybe I can
improve and help that way as well."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 11:43 PM)
"I don't doubt it, and I meant no offense," said
Goranthir quickly.
"Oh, none taken," replied Raithen with a friendly smile. "I'm
sorry you got the wrong impresion."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:49 AM
Loranna smiles, though she does say to Raithen "Peace
friend. Let's definitely try some more bouts, or Falco's idea, or both, with
other people working as the healer. I can provide tips and some help in
training, and we'll see who fits most naturally in that role."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:50 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 10:44 PM)
M'lady might I suggest we put the group through some
legion training? As the imperial legion is excellent at training its soldiers
to fight as a single unit. And correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that what
we're striving for?
"That sounds good to me," Tris said. "Falco... no offense, but
you don't really seem like the disciplined type; are you sure you were in the
Legion, or do you just think the idea of giving the rest of us random orders is
funny?"
It was impossible to tell from Tris's tone if he was making a joke.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:52 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 07:50 PM)
That sounds good to me," Tris said.
"Falco... no offense, but you don't really seem like the disciplined type;
are you sure you were in the Legion, or do you just think the idea of giving
the rest of us random orders is funny?
It was impossible to tell from Tris's tone if he was making a joke.
I spent six months in the legion when I was eighteen, thank you very much. Of
course I only joined to sell off weapons from their armory. But I still had to
get throught the training."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:52 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 11:50 PM)
That sounds good to me," Tris said.
"Falco... no offense, but you don't really seem like the disciplined
type; are you sure you were in the Legion, or do you just think the idea
of giving the rest of us random orders is funny?
It was impossible to tell from Tris's tone if he was making a joke.
"Perhaps there are former or current Legionnaires in Ald Raathim who could
help out as well," noted Shaka. He had never really been in the Legion,
only serving the Imperial Cult for a while.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:53 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 11:50 PM)
It was impossible to tell from Tris's tone if he was making a
joke.
Goranthir, whose face had taken a serious aspect as he considered the idea of
fighting his friends, laughed, regardless.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:52 PM)
"Perhaps there are former or current Legionnaires in Ald
Raathim who could help out as well," noted Shaka. He had never
really been in the Legion, only serving the Imperial Cult for a while.
"If Sir Radont is still with us, he is Knight Protector," Loranna
says. "and, he just recently returned from training new recruits. I would
dearly love to hear his input, as well as that of Cyndarius of Freetown. But he
has not yet replied to my letter."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 11:54 PM)
If Sir Radont is still with us, he is Knight
Protector," Loranna says. "and, he just recently returned from
training new recruits. I would dearly love to hear his input, as well as
that of Cyndarius of Freetown. But he has not yet replied to my
letter.
"I don't know how you'd feel about it," Goranthir said carefully.
"But obviously I could get someone from the Royal Army of Morrowind to
help ..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:00 AM
Shaka glanced over at Anya. He hoped she would forgive his
pessimism of earlier in the evening. She seemed absorbed in the challenge
ahead; it was good to see the spark of life in her eyes again.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:04 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 12:00 AM)
I don't know how you'd feel about it," Goranthir said
carefully. "But obviously I could get someone from the Royal Army of
Morrowind to help ...
Loranna glances over at Goranthir, frowning, then frowning thoughtfully, then
frowning a little again.
"It's a good suggestion," she says after a moment. "Though let
us see if we first can't get Sir Radont to help, or hear from Cyndarius, or use
Falco's ... um, connections? - in the Legion," she says. "I know Sir
Radont and Cyndarius from personal experience and can vouch for their skill and
strength."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 12:04 AM)
Loranna glances over at Goranthir, frowning, then frowning
thoughtfully, then frowning a little again.
"It's a good suggestion," she says after a moment. "Though
let us see if we first can't get Sir Radont to help, or hear from Cyndarius, or
use Falco's ... um, connections? - in the Legion," she says. "I
know Sir Radont and Cyndarius from personal experience and can vouch for their
skill and strength."
"Okay," Goranthir nodded quickly. He smiled as if to acknowledge that
there could be complications in using Barenziah's army. "So, we'll do a
battle with someone other than you as the primary healer? In twos again, or
threes?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:10 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 12:07 AM)
Okay," Goranthir nodded quickly. He smiled as
if to acknowledge that there could be complications in using Barenziah's army.
"So, we'll do a battle with someone other than you as the primary
healer? In twos again, or threes?
"I think we should start trying to fight at our full compliment of eight,
or close to it," Loranna says. "Definitely at the very least, four on
four. And if at all possible, let's try having both teams have some balance - a
healer, a mage, a fighter, an archer, or something approximating that. Our foes
doubtless have formed balanced groups; we should pracitce going up against some
ourseelves."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:17 AM
"Well then," said Raithen happily, while rubbing his
hands together. "Shall we call it a night? It is getting rather
dark out there." He glanced at the window, which indeed showed late
eavening. "I should eat some supper and I have some papper work to
finish." He stood up and looked upon everyone. "I'll be leaving if
everything is in order?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 12:10 AM)
I think we should start trying to fight at our full compliment
of eight, or close to it," Loranna says. "Definitely at the
very least, four on four. And if at all possible, let's try having both
teams have some balance - a healer, a mage, a fighter, an archer, or something
approximating that. Our foes doubtless have formed balanced groups; we
should pracitce going up against some ourseelves.
"Well, we have three possible healers -- you, Raithen and Shaka,"
Goranthir said, looking at the sheets of paper. "One mage in Raithan. Four
fighters -- me, Falco, Shaka again, Reichi ..." he paused for a moment and
looked at Reichi when he came across the word "werewolf." "Um,
one archer only in Anya ..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:24 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 12:19 AM)
Well, we have three possible healers -- you, Raithen and
Shaka," Goranthir said, looking at the sheets of paper. "One mage in
Raithan. Four fighters -- me, Falco, Shaka again, Reichi ..." he
paused for a moment and looked at Reichi when he came across the word
"werewolf." "Um, one archer only in Anya ...
"Yeah; pity Didryn isn't with us anymore, or that Bosmer we met briefly
down in Stormhold," Loranna says. "I'll see if I can't get Slyvos to
join in soon; that will be one more mage. As for archers ... we'll figure
something out."
She looks to Raithen. "It is getting late; we can call it a day if people
want," she says. "I'm still awake though if people need to talk to
me."
She looks to Goranthir and adds "Or just feel like chatting."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 12:24 AM)
Yeah; pity Didryn isn't with us anymore, or that Bosmer we
met briefly down in Stormhold," Loranna says. "I'll see if I
can't get Slyvos to join in soon; that will be one more mage. As for
archers ... we'll figure something out.
She looks to Raithen. "It is getting late; we can call it a day if
people want," she says. "I'm still awake though if people need
to talk to me."
She looks to Goranthir and adds "Or just feel like chatting."
"Dres Loranna, maybe I should mention that Falco has begun archery
training, if we can get him to stick with it," said Shaka.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 12:24 AM)
Yeah; pity Didryn isn't with us anymore, or that Bosmer we
met briefly down in Stormhold," Loranna says. "I'll see if I
can't get Slyvos to join in soon; that will be one more mage. As for
archers ... we'll figure something out.
She looks to Raithen. "It is getting late; we can call it a day if
people want," she says. "I'm still awake though if people need
to talk to me."
She looks to Goranthir and adds "Or just feel like chatting."
"Right then," started Raithen, "I'll be heading out. Oh, and I
might be late if we are meeting at the arena tomarrow." He walked towards
the door, his staff silently gliding at his side. Just before he was about to
exit, he grabbed his staff and began using it as a walking stick again.
"Goodnight," he said without turning.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 12:19 AM)
he paused for a moment and looked at Reichi when he came across
the word "werewolf."
Reichi merely grinned at Goranthir.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:33 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 11 2005, 12:27 AM)
Reichi merely grinned at Goranthir.
Goranthir stared back, and then looked away when he realized he was being rude.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:35 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 12:33 AM)
Goranthir stared back, and then looked away when he realized he
was being rude.
" ... Don't worry about it," Loranna says to Goranthir, giving Reichi
a "Don't Scare The New People" look.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:35 AM
Not a bad idea to turn in early," Tris said.
"I've been having trouble getting up in the mornings.
Although, truth be told, he had no intentions of turning in early. He was going
to run down and find out whether Barenziah's entourage had reached Necrom.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 12:35 AM)
" ... Don't worry about it," Loranna says to
Goranthir, giving Reichi a "Don't Scare The New People" look.
"What? At least he didn't have to see me in my fur coat to learn about
it," Reichi replied, smirking ever so slightly. "Yeeesh."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:43 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 11 2005, 12:40 AM)
What? At least he didn't have to see me in my fur coat to
learn about it," Reichi replied, smirking ever so slightly.
"Yeeesh.
"I'm sorry," said Goranthir with a concilatory if slightly nervous
smile. "I'm afraid I don't have much experience with lycanthropy ..."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 12:43 AM)
I'm sorry," said Goranthir with a concilatory if
slightly nervous smile. "I'm afraid I don't have much experience with
lycanthropy ...
"Don't worry, i got it under control," Reichi replied. "If you
notice, its night, and i don't have claws and fangs. Of course, thats the
ring's fault. Not mine. But, you get the idea." He shrugged. "The
only people who get mauled by me are the ones the group would've have killed
anyways."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:51 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 12:43 AM)
I'm sorry," said Goranthir with a concilatory if
slightly nervous smile. "I'm afraid I don't have much experience with
lycanthropy ...
"I can attest that Reichi is an exceptional person no matter what you call
him," Loranna says, smiling softly. "He's never failed us when we
needed him and he's - usually - never failed to have a good sense of humor
about everything."
She grins.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:53 AM
Shaka excused himself for the night, and apologized to Tris and
Loranna for his negativism earlier.
He walked back to his guestroom, thoughtful but pledging to try teamwork the
next day in the Arena.
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 06:57 AM
Summary: Dastril is in Ald Raathim, training and sparring for
future contests.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 12:51 AM)
I can attest that Reichi is an exceptional person no
matter what you call him," Loranna says, smiling softly. "He's
never failed us when we needed him and he's - usually - never failed to have a
good sense of humor about everything.
She grins.
Goranthir smiles as well. "I don't doubt it, and I hope you didn't take
offense, Reichi. I was just surprised."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:07 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 01:00 AM)
Goranthir smiles as well. "I don't doubt it, and I hope you
didn't take offense, Reichi. I was just surprised."
"None taken," Reichi said in response, leaning back in his seat and
smiling. "Its only natural to be surprised. The rest of the group thus far
had to get surprised by seeing it."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:13 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 11 2005, 01:07 AM)
None taken," Reichi said in response, leaning back in
his seat and smiling. "Its only natural to be surprised. The rest of the
group thus far had to get surprised by seeing it.
"Heh; when I first learned of it, I was still the dnuderheaded barmaid who
thought having a Daedra Prince inside her and kissing the doG at a ball were
all perfectly fine and dandy," Loranna chuckles. "Nowadays ... well,
Reichi's situation still seems normal compared to some of the things I've seen.
Makes me a little flabergasted to think about how calmly I take some
things."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 01:13 AM)
Heh; when I first learned of it, I was still the
dnuderheaded barmaid who thought having a Daedra Prince inside her and kissing
the doG at a ball were all perfectly fine and dandy," Loranna
chuckles. "Nowadays ... well, Reichi's situation still seems normal
compared to some of the things I've seen. Makes me a little flabergasted
to think about how calmly I take some things.
"I was going to tell you that I bought a ship," Goranthir grinned.
"But that does not seem like such a big piece of news now."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 01:18 AM)
I was going to tell you that I bought a ship,"
Goranthir grinned. "But that does not seem like such a big piece of news
now.
"A ship?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows. "Are you thinking
of becoming a dashing privateer on the Inner Sea?" She smiles.
"I've learned to like traveling on boats, though I prefer swimming on my
own if possible, or flying through the air," she says. "But ship
voyages are nice, especially when the weather is just right and the ocean is
perfectly blue ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 01:23 AM)
"A ship?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows.
"Are you thinking of becoming a dashing privateer on the Inner
Sea?" She smiles.
"I've learned to like traveling on boats, though I prefer swimming on my
own if possible, or flying through the air," she says. "But
ship voyages are nice, especially when the weather is just right and the ocean
is perfectly blue ..."
"That's what I thought, but Tris thought it was odd," Goranthir
frowned, evidently taking too much stock of Tris's opinion. He went on to
describe it in detail, its size, fighting and speed capabilities. "I was
hoping you wouldn't mind if I anchored it off the bay."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:33 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 01:30 AM)
That's what I thought, but Tris thought it was odd,"
Goranthir frowned, evidently taking too much stock of Tris's opinion. He
went on to describe it in detail, its size, fighting and speed capabilities.
"I was hoping you wouldn't mind if I anchored it off the bay.
Loranna blinks. " ... You don't kid around dear; when you buy a ship, you
buy a ship," she says.
"Right now I don't necessarily see a problem with anchoring in the bay,
but our fishermen might disagree; if I had to say no where would you anchor
her?" Loranna asks.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 01:33 AM)
Loranna blinks. " ... You don't kid around dear; when
you buy a ship, you buy a ship," she says.
"Right now I don't necessarily see a problem with anchoring in the bay,
but our fishermen might disagree; if I had to say no where would you anchor
her?" Loranna asks.
Goranthir laughed. "I was hoping you wouldn't say no! Well, I've got a
couple weeks 'til it's done to figure out alternate docks ... But I thought
it'd be a useful tool for you, as well as a place for me to live."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:38 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 01:35 AM)
Goranthir laughed. "I was hoping you wouldn't say no!
Well, I've got a couple weeks 'til it's done to figure out alternate docks ...
But I thought it'd be a useful tool for you, as well as a place for me to
live."
Loranna laughs, but says "Heh; dear, we better figure it out quickly, just
in case. And I'm flattered that you would allow me to use your ship and home;
hopefully we'll not have need of a warship anytime soon."
The look in Loranna's eyes hints that she is not so sure she might not in fact
need such a ship sometime ...
"Anyway, we'll have to take a maiden voyage when she's ready,"
Loranna continues. "I'll see if Thinias can't prepare something for the
occasion."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 01:38 AM)
Loranna laughs, but says "Heh; dear, we better figure it
out quickly, just in case. And I'm flattered that you would allow me to
use your ship and home; hopefully we'll not have need of a warship anytime
soon."
The look in Loranna's eyes hints that she is not so sure she might not in fact
need such a ship sometime ...
"Anyway, we'll have to take a maiden voyage when she's ready,"
Loranna continues. "I'll see if Thinias can't prepare something for
the occasion."
"Thank you, Loranna," Goranthir smiled, delighted. "I should get
some sleep now if we fight tomorrow ..."
With a bow and a grin, the young ranger left for his room.
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 09:14 AM
Radont left the library where he had been writing and headed to
Loranna's room. He didn't know when he would see her next so he stuck the note
to the door, the contents of the note were as follows:
My distrust of anything magic, no offense to you or our other magic users, has
left me with the unique chance to hone my combat skills using only steel and
iron. The Legion has me training the troops in armed combat, what follows are
my generally musings on various combat subjects.
A combination of archers with dismounted men-at-arms will give you the
advantage. But purely defensive tactics, however efficient, can only win
battles if the enemy obliges by battering himself to pieces against them. They
leave him free to decide if and when to give battle and when to break it off.
Whenever possible while on the defensive, choose a position with a slope in
front and some sort of natural protection, whether it be a river or a mountain,
protecting at least one flank. The slope will lessen the charge of the enemy
should they choose that route.
An offensive charge should be attempted only after volleys of arrows have
weakened the enemy and only on flat, open ground. Let the armored members of
the group do the charging in a large battle. The stout armor of the Imperial
Legion is capable of fending off great blows that would fell an unarmored man.
A charge will not succeed against an enemy infantry that are still locked
together holding pikes.
A wall of Legionaries with tower shields not only looks impressive but will
also serve as a staging area for a volley of arrows or more precision shots at
closer ranges. Enchant their shields with an absorb or reflect spell and you
have a neigh invincible, mobile base. When advancing, put spearmen (or
spearwoman) immediately behind the shields, if the enemy charges the spears can
stick through the gaps in the line and assist in stopping the charge. If one of
your shield-men should fall, the spearman will take his place and cover him
until he gets healing. An archer should NEVER pick up a shield unless it is a
last resort, archers have one job- finding targets and eliminating them.
Study these tips and commit them to memory, try doing some maneuvers with
shields and spears. Practice keeping archers covered while moving. I will write
down more tips as I have time. For now just keep practicing. Good Hunting.
-Sir Radont
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 02:18 PM
He woke up early. This was most unexpected, so Raithen got to
work on some paper work. After finishing, he decided to head out. He ate some
breakfest, got dressed, grabbed his staff and set out for the arena.
When he arrived, no one was in sight. "Hmm, it seems I'm a little too
early today," said Raithen while chuckling to himself. "Well, I'll
just have to wait." And he immediatly headed over to he side of the arena,
and started putting the finishing touches on the spell he was making...
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:48 PM
Isidor's Information
Isidor
Warrior
Axe
Blunt Weapons
Some Longsword
Hand-to-hand
Healer-in-Training
After getting up and eating, Isidor makes his way to the Arena, to see if there
are any fights going on.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 04:48 PM
The sun fell through the silk curtains, threw itself on the bed and sung its
morning song.
Ahjaar awoke. She sat up, and looked around.
Luxi was still sleeping at her side, the papers she had left on her desk were
still there from last night.
Nothing had happened.
No dreams.
Nothing.
Ahjaar streched and yawned, then got out of bed, waking Luxi.
Luxi sat up and rubbed her eyes.
"Morning."
"Morning Mom."
------------------------
The two of them headed down to the drunken guar.
Ahjaar and luxi had the usual: A sweet roll, kwama eggs and juice.
Ahjaar was thinking about going to the beach for a morning dip... but only if
Luxi wanted to.
"Hey, babe, you want to go swimming after breakfast."
Luxi took a bite out of her sweet roll. "Sure."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:20 PM
"Let's see," said Raithen as he thought of the effects
of his new spell. He waved his hand and a peice of parchment apeared with
scrawling handwriting on it.
Hand of Hardship
-Absorb willpower
-Absorb strength
-Absorb fatigue
-Absorb endurance
-Absorb magica
-All for seventy percent
-Of a radius of 10 feet
"If I did this correct," said Raithen to himself, "then the
target will be rendered completly useless, and thus be out of the fight in a
matter of seconds." He scratched his beared.
"But this spell alone could drain me." He shook his head doubtfullly.
"Oh well, best to save it for last..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:55 PM
Falco awoke ftom his slumber. He got to his feet, dressed
himself and collected his pay as security conultant from Dram, his first months
wages. Falco took his now significantly heavier gold pouch, and bought several
rolls of parchment, as well as a quill and ink. He sat down on top of the roof
of a building he had climbed and wrote a letter in his usual calligraphy
script.
Dear Gerard,
Its been a while but I'm asking for another favor. Would you mind sending me
full soulgem and an empty one from the mage's guild supply room? I know it a
lot to ask but I desperately need it. I' into something big, Gerard, something
very big... I need the full one to enchant my saber and the other one, because
I get the feeling there will probably be some powerful souls to trap. Thanks
again.
F.R.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:04 PM
Necrom
The Telvanni towers against the eastern coastline of Morrowind, even with the
morning sun shining through, looked like the desiccated tusks of some ancient
beast. Barenziah was within. Kena Telvanni Gilroam, the most powerful sorceror
in the House, and sovereign of the land for the past three thousand years, had
not permitted her to spend the night in his home. It was not surprising. She
had anticipated hostility. The best she would hope to get in negotiations with
Gilroam would be a promise of neutrality, and even that was suspect.
As Barenziah and her retinue made their way through the dark, twisted hallways
of the palace, she thought on the meeting the previous day. It had been
Gilroam’s four thousand and five hundredth birthday, and she had unpleasantly
surprised him. It had been the worst surprise he had in a hundred years, since
Killedael, his former apprentice had turned on him, forcing him to banish Killedael
to a remote island in the Sea of Ghosts forever.
Barenziah waited outside the audience chamber while the servant went to fetch
the Master of the Manor. There were still smoking signs of battle everywhere.
“Kena Killedael will see you now,” the servant said.
“Poor Gilroam,” Barenziah said as she walked into the audience chamber. “He was
not to live to four thousand, five hundred and one.”
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:28 PM
Ald Raathim
Passing by the bay, Goranthir, armored and armed, passed Ahjaar and Luxi.
"Good morning," he smiled. "Are you going to the exercises at
the Arena today?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:37 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 02:28 PM)
Ald Raathim
Passing by the bay, Goranthir, armored and armed, passed Ahjaar and Luxi.
"Good morning," he smiled. "Are you going to the exercises at
the Arena today?"
Ahjaar smiled. "Hi, Goranthir. Yes, we are. Are you?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:42 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 11 2005, 02:37 PM)
Ahjaar smiled. "Hi, Goranthir. Yes, we are. Are you?"
"I'm on my way," he turned to Luxi with a grin. "You going to
keep swimming or you want to watch your mom fight?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:45 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 02:42 PM)
I'm on my way," he turned to Luxi with a grin.
"You going to keep swimming or you want to watch your mom fight?
Luxi grinned. "I pity my mom. She's not the best fighter. I can beat her
in a dagger fight."
Ahjaar gasped. "You evil child! That was soppsed to be a sercret!"
She turned back to Goanthir. "You want to spar?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:49 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 11 2005, 02:45 PM)
She turned back to Goanthir. "You want to spar?"
"We're supposed to be training team versus team," the young ranger
said. "I don't want to spar, really, but I need to get over that."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:55 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 02:49 PM)
We're supposed to be training team versus team," the
young ranger said. "I don't want to spar, really, but I need to get over
that.
Ahjaar shrugged. "Ah, well. We're heading up to the arena now. I'm going
to train with Luxi a bit. I'm leaving town for a few days of work,
though."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:59 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 11 2005, 02:55 PM)
Ahjaar shrugged. "Ah, well. We're heading up to the arena
now. I'm going to train with Luxi a bit. I'm leaving town for a few days of
work, though."
Goranthir walked with them, thinking to himself that it was absurd that he
didn't want to fight his friends, when here was a mother who was willing to
fight her own daughter to make her strong.
Of course, knowing something was absurd didn't fix it.
"Where are you going?" Goranthir asked as they walked.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:02 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 01:04 PM)
Necrom
The Telvanni towers against the eastern coastline of Morrowind, even with the
morning sun shining through, looked like the desiccated tusks of some ancient
beast. Barenziah was within. Kena Telvanni Gilroam, the most
powerful sorceror in the House, and sovereign of the land for the past three
thousand years, had not permitted her to spend the night in his home. It
was not surprising. She had anticipated hostility. The best she would
hope to get in negotiations with Gilroam would be a promise of neutrality, and
even that was suspect.
As Barenziah and her retinue made their way through the dark, twisted hallways
of the palace, she thought on the meeting the previous day. It had been
Gilroam’s four thousand and five hundredth birthday, and she had unpleasantly
surprised him. It had been the worst surprise he had in a hundred years,
since Killedael, his former apprentice had turned on him, forcing him to banish
Killedael to a remote island in the Sea of Ghosts forever.
Barenziah waited outside the audience chamber while the servant went to fetch
the Master of the Manor. There were still smoking signs of battle
everywhere.
“Kena Killedael will see you now,” the servant said.
“Poor Gilroam,” Barenziah said as she walked into the audience chamber. “He was
not to live to four thousand, five hundred and one.”
Tris Gaerington waited for the interview to be at an end. He had been waiting
most of the night, off and on, with occasional excursions Inside for food and
sips of potions to restore his fatigue.
He had come in the hopes of catching Barenziah when she wasn't busy. That was
proving to be more difficult than he had expected.
Having grown up in Wayrest, under Elysana's firm but dainty hand, he felt
little sympathy for the fallen Dunmer. What did they expect? Sovereigns could
be ignored when they were safely at a distance; up close, they must be
respected.
How could he approach her, without making the same mistake he had made with
Elysana? He had no desire to alarm her, or alert her to the extent of his
talents.
He decided, in the end, to approach her respectfully, through proper channels.
Her retinue knew him.
"If you would let her majesty know I'm here," he said.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:06 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 02:59 PM)
Goranthir walked with them, thinking to himself that it was
absurd that he didn't want to fight his friends, when here was a mother who was
willing to fight her own daughter to make her strong.
Of course, knowing something was absurd didn't fix it.
"Where are you going?" Goranthir asked as they walked.
"I'm going to Sadith Mora for some personal bussiness. Just my job."
She smiled. "I've been training Luxi here with dagger and Archery skills.
So far she's really good with a dagger. Were still working on her Bow skills,
though."
Luxi grinned with pride. "Mom is going to let me fight a scamp
today."
Ahjaar nodded. "I'll weaken and dull its mind with poison, though."
Luxi frowned. "Aww, come on mom, I can take a healthy one!"
Ahjaar shook her head. "Nope, sorry, I'd like to keep you in one
peice."
She turned to Goranthir.
"I haven't seen you fight in the arena yet."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 11 2005, 03:06 PM)
She turned to Goranthir.
"I haven't seen you fight in the arena yet."
"I fought some alit," Goranthir frowned. "I just ..."
No need to go into it. She is clearly someone who does not abide weakness.
"I'll be fighting today," he said, looking away.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:13 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:08 PM)
I fought some alit," Goranthir frowned. "I just
...
No need to go into it. She is clearly someone who does not abide
weakness.
"I'll be fighting today," he said, looking away.
"Thats good." She smiled. "Do you know any magic? I could teach
you some, if you wish."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:14 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 03:02 PM)
"If you would let her majesty know I'm here," he
said.
The servant returned a few minutes later. “Her Royal Majesty will see you now.”
Barenziah was alone in the dark audience chamber. It was Telvanni comfortable:
filled with hanging fabrics and strange numbing censors which lit it with a
warm orange light.
“Your timing is excellent,” the Queen Mother said, smiling.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:16 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 11 2005, 03:13 PM)
Thats good." She smiled. "Do you know any magic?
I could teach you some, if you wish.
"That would be awfully nice," Goranthir laughed. "Loranna
offered to teach me a healing spell, because I keep beating myself up during
practice. But anything simple and useful would be good to know ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:17 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 02:14 PM)
Necrom
The servant returned a few minutes later. “Her Royal Majesty will see you now.”
Barenziah was alone in the dark audience chamber. It was Telvanni
comfortable: filled with hanging fabrics and strange numbing censors which lit
it with a warm orange light.
“Your timing is excellent,” the Queen Mother said, smiling.
"Your majesty," Tris said, bowing.
"I combine impulse with patience; I've been here since late yesterday
evening. I plead sudden impulse to explain why I came empty-handed."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:19 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:16 PM)
That would be awfully nice," Goranthir laughed.
"Loranna offered to teach me a healing spell, because I keep beating
myself up during practice. But anything simple and useful would be good
to know ...
"Ok, let's start with... hmmmm."
Ahjaar stopped walking to think for a moment.
"Well it's not a spell, but it's useful. Let's see if you can do it."
Ahjaar closed her eyes and concentrated.
Can you hear me?
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:21 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 03:17 PM)
"Your majesty," Tris said, bowing.
"I combine impulse with patience; I've been here since late
yesterday evening. I plead sudden impulse to explain why I came
empty-handed."
Barenziah lifted Tris up, looking in the eyes. "You came here last
night? Oh, Tris ... You probably saw more than you ought to have. It was,
well, a different situation than in Ald Raathim. And not at all nice to
witness, I'm sure."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:23 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 11 2005, 03:19 PM)
Ok, let's start with... hmmmm.
Ahjaar stopped walking to think for a moment.
"Well it's not a spell, but it's useful. Let's see if you can do it."
Ahjaar closed her eyes and concentrated.
Can you hear me?
nose itches a little ... maybe that's a pimple coming in ... damn, i hope
not ... what?
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:24 PM
Cyndarius Colla carefully smoothed out a sheet of what he called
the "fancy parchment", and put his pen to it;
Dearest Loranna,
"She's the [censored] Lady of Ald Raathim, you know, Sir," said
Merey, his Lieutenant. He was sitting nearby in the barracks common room,
trying in vain to remove a suspicious stain from his dress cloak.
Cyndarius looked up from his barely-started letter. "True... but that
sounds so stiff and official."
Merey shrugged indifferently, and Cyndarius returned to the letter, his
handwriting careful and slow. He had never been comfortable writing letters,
and it usually showed in them sounding overly formal.
'I recently received your kind letter. Although I am uncertain whether my
'knowledge of tactics and strategy' is any better than my abilities at
teaching, my assitance is yours, if you feel that it would be a benefit to you.
As my duties here are light at the moment, I would be pleased to visit you, if
that would be convenient. Please send word as to when you would be willing to
receive guests.
In the Emperor's Name,
Cyndarius Colla
Captain, 103rd Imperial Legion
Praetor of Jaszra'
Merey had been reading over his shoulder. "Gee, Sir, you're so humble it'd
make a [censored] [censored] in winter, you are."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Your pitiful knowledge of tactics... my sweet departed mother's
[censored] [censored] [censored]! Never lost a battle, have you?"
"Oh... I blame that on the quality of my men," the now red-faced
captain said, sincerely.
Merey snorted and returned to his battle with the stain, but he couldn't stifle
a proud smile, and he worked even harder to make sure his cloak would be
properly spotless for the journey.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:25 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:23 PM)
nose itches a little ... maybe that's a pimple coming in ... damn,
i hope not ... what?
Ahjaar giggled.
No, I don't see a pimple. Your good.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:26 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 02:21 PM)
Necrom
Barenziah lifted Tris up, looking in the eyes. "You came here last
night? Oh, Tris ... You probably saw more than you ought to
have. It was, well, a different situation than in Ald Raathim. And
not at all nice to witness, I'm sure."
"Do you expect me to be shocked? They defied royal authority, you did the
only possible thing. As for witnessing... I went down to the village nearby and
got myself a drink."
He smiled. The truth was it hadn't been pretty; but she was Dunmer, and a
strong ruler by nature, and this was how strong rulers behaved.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:28 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 11 2005, 03:25 PM)
Ahjaar giggled.
No, I don't see a pimple. Your good.
WOW!
That was too loud.
wo
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:31 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 03:26 PM)
Do you expect me to be shocked? They defied royal
authority, you did the only possible thing. As for witnessing... I went down to
the village nearby and got myself a drink.
He smiled. The truth was it hadn't been pretty; but she was Dunmer,
and a strong ruler by nature, and this was how strong rulers behaved.
"I don't expect ever to shock you, darling boy," Barenziah said,
touching his cheek. "But when one pays a friendly, unexpected call, and
finds a palace soaked in blood ... Anyhow, your timing now was excellent. I needed
a good excuse to dismiss the new Lord of Necrom. He's an excellent ally, but
his breath is ghastly."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:32 PM
Isidor was swinging his axe when he heard Luxi, Ahjaar, and
Goranithir talking. He walked over and addresed them all with a
"Hail!".
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:34 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:28 PM)
WOW!
That was too loud.
wow
Ahjaar's ears flattened back.
Not so loud!
She opened her eyes. "Well the good new is, you can do it, the bad news
is, I can read your every thought."
"Your mind is different plains, each one having its own speacial pupose.
One plain holds your memorys, another one holds your emotions, and so on and so
forth. Each plain can be locked down in order to keep others out."
Ahjaar closed her eyes again.
"Right now I'm veiwing your memorys. Like... hmm lets see... hehe, your
first crush."
She opened her eyes and smiled.
"You have to lock down all those plains and leave the sending and reciving
plains open. Try to do that."
OOC: I'm going to go jump in the shower quick, brb
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:37 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 02:31 PM)
I don't expect ever to shock you, darling boy,"
Barenziah said, touching his cheek. "But when one pays a friendly,
unexpected call, and finds a palace soaked in blood ... Anyhow, your timing now
was excellent. I needed a good excuse to dismiss the new Lord of
Necrom. He's an excellent ally, but his breath is ghastly.
"I hope mine is all right," Tris said, laughing.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:41 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 11 2005, 03:34 PM)
Ahjaar closed her eyes again.
"Right now I'm veiwing your memorys. Like... hmm lets see... hehe, your
first crush."
She opened her eyes and smiled.
"You have to lock down all those plains and leave the sending and reciving
plains open. Try to do that."
OOC: I'm going to go jump in the shower quick, brb
Goranthir tried. Her name was Onialle, his second cousin on his father's side.
He tried to close her face out of his mind, but the more he tried, the more he
seemed to think about her. A playmate. A first kiss when neither knew what it
meant. Onialle being taken away. Seeing her months later, changed. Still
beautiful, but she did not find him so anymore. She called him "an ugly
mutt" and wouldn't play with him anymore. It was painful, and he couldn't
close it out of his mind.
And he hated knowing that Ahjaar was watching it all, like a silent spectator
on his life.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:43 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:41 PM)
Hail, Isidor!
"So, Goran, how are you? I know we're supposed to be sparring in teams,
but would you be intrested in a little play until some others arrive?".
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:43 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 03:37 PM)
"I hope mine is all right," Tris said, laughing.
Barenziah closed her eyes and pulled Tris close. "As sweet as the rose you
gave me."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:46 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 03:43 PM)
"So, Goran, how are you? I know we're supposed to be
sparring in teams, but would you be intrested in a little play until some
others arrive?".
In his mind now, Goranthir was fighting Onialle. They had done that too, in play.
He imagined it more serious. It was a false memory, but someone how that
blotted it out, and she faded away behind the walls of his mind.
"Maybe a short warm up?" Goranthir suggested.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:46 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:41 PM)
Hail, Isidor!
Goranthir tried. Her name was Onialle, his second cousin on his father's
side. He tried to close her face out of his mind, but the more he tried,
the more he seemed to think about her. A playmate. A first kiss
when neither knew what it meant. Onialle being taken away. Seeing
her months later, changed. Still beautiful, but she did not find him so
anymore. She called him "an ugly mutt" and wouldn't play with
him anymore. It was painful, and he couldn't close it out of his mind.
And he hated knowing that Ahjaar was watching it all, like a silent spectator
on his life.
"Hail, Isidor!"
She waved, then spoke to Goranthir.
"Try harder, you can do it."
OOC: I gotta go, see you in an hour or so.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 09:50 PM
Falco sent his letter to the imperial city via guild guide (very
expensive). He then wlaked to the archery range and began firing off his arrows
at the stationary targets. Doing fairly well too.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:50 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:46 PM)
In his mind now, Goranthir was fighting Onialle. They had
done that too, in play. He imagined it more serious. It was a false
memory, but someone how that blotted it out, and she faded away behind the
walls of his mind.
"Maybe a short warm up?" Goranthir suggested.
"Sounds good to me. What kind of weapons?"
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 11 2005, 03:46 PM)
Hail, Isidor!
She waved, then spoke to Goranthir.
"Try harder, you can do it."
OOC: I gotta go, see you in an hour or so.
Isidor waved back.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 03:50 PM)
Sounds good to me. What kind of weapons?
Isidor waved back.
"I'm not sure ..." Goranthir replied, but it wasn't weapons he was
unsure about, it was whether he could spar at all ...
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:06 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:56 PM)
"I'm not sure ..." Goranthir replied, but it wasn't
weapons he was unsure about, it was whether he could spar at all ...
Isidor looked at Goranthir, some concern on his face. "Nothing to be
worried about. Arynel taught me some healing yesterday, and if anyone gets
hurt, that should work". He smiled.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:12 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 11 2005, 03:24 PM)
Cyndarius Colla carefully smoothed out a sheet of what he called
the "fancy parchment", and put his pen to it;
Dearest Loranna,
"She's the [censored] Lady of Ald Raathim, you know, Sir," said
Merey, his Lieutenant. He was sitting nearby in the barracks common room,
trying in vain to remove a suspicious stain from his dress cloak.
Cyndarius looked up from his barely-started letter. "True... but that
sounds so stiff and official."
Merey shrugged indifferently, and Cyndarius returned to the letter, his
handwriting careful and slow. He had never been comfortable writing letters,
and it usually showed in them sounding overly formal.
'I recently received your kind letter. Although I am uncertain whether my
'knowledge of tactics and strategy' is any better than my abilities at
teaching, my assitance is yours, if you feel that it would be a benefit to you.
As my duties here are light at the moment, I would be pleased to visit you, if
that would be convenient. Please send word as to when you would be willing to
receive guests.
In the Emperor's Name,
Cyndarius Colla
Captain, 103rd Imperial Legion
Praetor of Jaszra'
Merey had been reading over his shoulder. "Gee, Sir, you're so humble it'd
make a [censored] [censored] in winter, you are."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Your pitiful knowledge of tactics... my sweet departed mother's
[censored] [censored] [censored]! Never lost a battle, have you?"
"Oh... I blame that on the quality of my men," the now red-faced
captain said, sincerely.
Merey snorted and returned to his battle with the stain, but he couldn't stifle
a proud smile, and he worked even harder to make sure his cloak would be
properly spotless for the journey.
Cyndarius recieves a letter very shortly thereafter:
Cyndarius dear,
You're welcome in Ald Raathim at any time. I eagerly look forward to the
pleasure of your company and the benefit of your experience.
Give my fond regards to Merey, and look forward to seeing you soon.
Loranna
Back in Ald Raathim, Loranna grins; she had heard from both Radont and
Cyndarius, and she felt much more confident with their knowledge at hand.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 10:15 PM
Raithen summoned a simple Scamp, then cast his Hand of
Hardship spell on it.
The spell had an immediate effect on the Scamp. It sank, it's body structure
almost broke in half from supporting it's own weight. The scamp fell to the
ground, incapacitated, not even able to lift a limb.
"This is more of a curse," said Raithen as he studied the Scamp. He then
mumbled the counter-spell and dismissed the Scamp. "Could do with some
work," he shook his head, and began working out some flaws.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 04:06 PM)
Isidor looked at Goranthir, some concern on his face.
"Nothing to be worried about. Arynel taught me some healing yesterday, and
if anyone gets hurt, that should work". He smiled.
"Your choice of weaponry," Goranthir replied. "I'm best with a
sword, but I've had some training in most weapon types."
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 10:18 PM
Radont left his room, Templar armor slung over his shoulder. He
would do some arena fighting if there was an opening, otherwise he would
observe and take note of tactics.
Radont reached the arena and set his armor down to watch.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:27 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 02:18 PM)
Your choice of weaponry," Goranthir replied.
"I'm best with a sword, but I've had some training in most weapon
types.
Anya walked over to the fence from the archery range and leaned on it,
"Goranthir, you play nice with Isidor here, he breaks easy."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 04:27 PM)
Anya walked over to the fence from the archery range and leaned
on it, "Goranthir, you play nice with Isidor here, he breaks easy."
Shaka stood at the arena fence, a number of groundlings gathering some yards
away in hopes of watching a fight. He had his armor and the Spear today. I
should try to join in today, he thought; I can't hurt Anya, though. Stupid of
him, he supposed.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:31 PM
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Aug 11 2005, 04:18 PM)
Radont left his room, Templar armor slung over his
shoulder. He would do some arena fighting if there was an opening,
otherwise he would observe and take note of tactics.
Radont reached the arena and set his armor down to watch.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 04:27 PM)
Anya walked over to the fence from the archery range and leaned
on it, "Goranthir, you play nice with Isidor here, he breaks easy."
Isidor looked at Radnot and Anya and said "Intrested in a little team
action? Myself and Goran, versus you two?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:32 PM
Necrom, Later …
The lovers stretched across the soft satin pillows of the Telvanni audience
chamber. Lazy smoke drifted up from the censors as Barenziah ran her fingers
over Tris’s bare chest. It was a well-practiced touch, and she knew it would be
pleasant, but every man had a slightly different reaction.
“You truly are beautiful,” she smiled through half-closed eyes. “At some point,
though, Kena Killedael will want his audience chamber back …”
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 10:33 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 04:31 PM)
Isidor looked at Radnot and Anya and said "Intrested in a
little team action? Myself and Goran, versus you two?"
"I'm up for it, I haven't bloodied the arena yet."
Radont effortlessly slips into his armor, straps his towershield to his arm and
waits for the rules of the fight.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:35 PM
"I don't mind, this'll be rather interesting, considering
Sir Radont and I haven't actually seen each other fight." Anya smiled and
lept over, strapping her quiver to her waist and standing next to her partner.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:36 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 04:35 PM)
"I don't mind, this'll be rather interesting, considering
Sir Radont and I haven't actually seen each other fight." Anya smiled and
lept over, strapping her quiver to her waist and standing next to her
partner.
"Great. I'm sure Raithen won't object to healing. Who would referre?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:37 PM
Arynel took a seat at the edge of the arena to watch the battle,
but the Breton's attention seemed to be divided.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:38 PM
Are the rules the same as yesterday?" Goranthir
asked, clearly nervous. "The last team with a member standing?
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 10:38 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 04:36 PM)
Great. I'm sure Raithen won't object to healing. Who would
referre?
"Oh! A fight?" Raithen looked up from his parchment. "Very
well," he said cheerfully. "I'll be over here waiting..."
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 10:38 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 04:35 PM)
"I don't mind, this'll be rather interesting, considering
Sir Radont and I haven't actually seen each other fight." Anya smiled and
lept over, strapping her quiver to her waist and standing next to her
partner.
Radont whispers to Anya: "Stay behind my shield, I'll try to block
incoming blows while you pick them off, if they get in close, use your spear
from behind me."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:39 PM
Shaka and Raithen, do you want to fight as well?
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:39 PM)
Shaka and Raithen, do you want to fight as well?
"Hmm, a challenge it would be to fight and heal my oponents at the same
time."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Aug 11 2005, 02:38 PM)
Radont whispers to Anya: "Stay behind my shield, I'll
try to block incoming blows while you pick them off, if they get in close, use
your spear from behind me."
"Radont, that's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me. Just for a
heads up, I use my spear more like a staff than a thrusting weapon, but I can
do both." Anya pulled out her bow and tested the yeild.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:41 PM
A crowd of villagers began to gather to watch.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:38 PM)
Are the rules the same as yesterday?" Goranthir
asked, clearly nervous. "The last team with a member standing?
"Yes, that sounds good."
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 04:38 PM)
Oh! A fight?" Raithen looked up from his parchment.
"Very well," he said cheerfully. "I'll be over here
waiting...
"Great, thanks Raithen".
"Shaka, would you be kind enough to ref the fight?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:43 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 04:41 PM)
Yes, that sounds good.
"Great, thanks Raithen".
"Shaka, would you be kind enough to ref the fight?"
"I'll try, though I probably know about as much as the civilians over
there."
Shaka moved closer to the assembled teams. "No kills on someone who's
down. Get ready . . ." He raised the Spear.
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 10:45 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 04:43 PM)
I'll try, though I probably know about as much as the
civilians over there.
Shaka moved closer to the assembled teams. "No kills on someone
who's down. Get ready . . ." He raised the Spear.
Radont took a battle stance, shield was raised to cover all but his eyes, sword
out at an angle from his body.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:46 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 04:43 PM)
I'll try, though I probably know about as much as the
civilians over there.
Shaka moved closer to the assembled teams. "No kills on someone
who's down. Get ready . . ." He raised the Spear.
"Wait! Wait!" Goranthir said. "Let's try to learn something
here, and actually strategize! Just one minute!"
Goranthir, still looking unsure about the whole thing, and Isidor walked to
their end of the arena, near a cluster of huge boulders, to talk.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:46 PM
Isidor walked to the corner and said "So, what kind of
plan?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:47 PM
Anya readied an arrow, but kept the bow low and loose. She let
Radont head in front of her and watched the movements of her oppenents before
sighting the bow.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:47 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:32 PM)
Necrom, Later …
The lovers stretched across the soft satin pillows of the Telvanni audience
chamber. Lazy smoke drifted up from the censors as Barenziah ran her
fingers over Tris’s bare chest. It was a well-practiced touch, and she
knew it would be pleasant, but every man had a slightly different reaction.
“You truly are beautiful,” she smiled through half-closed eyes. “At some point,
though, Kena Killedael will want his audience chamber back …”
Tris sighed. It was too hot to lie close together, but he was aware of every
inch of her, even with his eyes shut. He wanted to stay, desperately wanted not
to seem desperate. The best lover was one who went when told.
"I needed that so badly," he said. "Needed you. Ever since I saw
you. I've been ragged and on edge and not myself... how long do you think we
have?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:49 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 04:46 PM)
Isidor walked to the corner and said "So, what kind of
plan?"
(Pie)
They discussed a quick, dirty plan.
"Watch out for arrows."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:50 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:49 PM)
They discussed a quick, dirty plan.
"Watch out for arrows."
"Ok, sounds good." Isidor turned to walk back to the middle of the
arena.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:53 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 04:47 PM)
Tris sighed. It was too hot to lie close together, but he was
aware of every inch of her, even with his eyes shut. He wanted to stay,
desperately wanted not to seem desperate. The best lover was one who went when
told.
"I needed that so badly," he said. "Needed you. Ever since
I saw you. I've been ragged and on edge and not myself... how long do you think
we have?"
"Oh so did I," Barenziah smiled, her chin resting on Tris's flat
stomach. "I need my moments of vulnerability. Being a woman, not just a
Queen. We have as much time as we want ... Killedael is happy to wait
indefinitely, but I shouldn't be too rude of a guest ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:54 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 04:50 PM)
"Ok, sounds good." Isidor turned to walk back to the
middle of the arena.
Goranthir followed, holding his sword limply, as if the energy was just
draining out of him. He gave his teammate a half of a bold smile.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:56 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:54 PM)
Goranthir followed, holding his sword limply, as if the energy
was just draining out of him. He gave his teammate a half of a bold
smile.
"Are you all right? We don't have to do this if you don't want to."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:56 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 04:56 PM)
Are you all right? We don't have to do this if you don't
want to.
"It's all right," Goranthir nodded. "Let me try."
He shouted to Shaka boldly. "Let's go!"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:58 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:56 PM)
It's all right," Goranthir nodded. "Let me
try.
Seeing that the group seemed ready, Shaka brought the Spear down.
"Go!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:59 PM
Falco Redflash took up a seat to watch the arena fight, munching
on some scrin jerky he had "liberated" from a General store.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:00 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:53 PM)
Oh so did I," Barenziah smiled, her chin resting on
Tris's flat stomach. "I need my moments of vulnerability. Being a
woman, not just a Queen. We have as much time as we want ... Killedael is
happy to wait indefinitely, but I shouldn't be too rude of a guest ...
Tris ran his hands along her body.
"I like the Queen, as well as the woman... is that perverse of me, to
admit that? But I'm not sure I can separate the two. You burn like a torch in a
shuttered room, next to other people. I think you would if I had no idea who
you are."
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 11:00 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 04:58 PM)
Seeing that the group seemed ready, Shaka brought the Spear
down. "Go!"
Radont sprinted forward, shield up to smash into the first opponent. He stopped
and kneeled behind his shield, waiting for a volley of arrows from Anya.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:03 PM
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Aug 11 2005, 05:00 PM)
Radont sprinted forward, shield up to smash into the first
opponent. He stopped and kneeled behind his shield, waiting for a volley
of arrows from Anya.
Isidor rushed foward, and swung his axe at Radont's shield.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:03 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 05:00 PM)
Tris ran his hands along her body.
"I like the Queen, as well as the woman... is that perverse of me, to
admit that? But I'm not sure I can separate the two. You burn like a
torch in a shuttered room, next to other people. I think you would if I had no
idea who you are."
"Who am I to say what is perverse?" Barenziah smiled. "I
remember you as a golden-haired tot in my court ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:05 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 02:58 PM)
Seeing that the group seemed ready, Shaka brought the Spear
down. "Go!"
The only hesitation Anya had was waiting to see the direction they took. In
quick succession, she fired off four arrows. Two went to Isidors right
shoulder, and two flew towards Goranthir.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:07 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 05:05 PM)
The only hesitation Anya had was waiting to see the direction
they took. In quick succession, she fired off four arrows. Two went to Isidors
right shoulder, and two flew towards Goranthir.
Goranthir dodged the arrows easily, moving in his ebony armor as if it were
lighter than air, which it was. He looked in Anya's direction, and turned to
Isidor, with desperate eyes, "I'm sorry."
He turned around and ran quickly back towards the rocks.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:03 PM)
Who am I to say what is perverse?" Barenziah smiled.
"I remember you as a golden-haired tot in my court ...
Tris laughed, and blushed; a blush that did not stop at his neck.
"It's ridiculous how flattering that is. I remembered you, of course. And
I have a vague memory of being in trouble... of course most of my childhood
memories have to do with being in trouble..."
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 11:13 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 05:07 PM)
Goranthir dodged the arrows easily, moving in his ebony armor as
if it were lighter than air, which it was. He looked in Anya's direction,
and turned to Isidor, with desperate eyes, "I'm sorry."
He turned around and ran quickly back towards the rocks.
Radont had seen many enemies flee the battlefield, but never a sparring match.
He wondered why as his shield took the full force of the powerful axe from
Isidor. It pushed hte Imprial back momentarily, he recovered, stood, and
countered with three quick slashes from his Akaviri blade.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:14 PM
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Aug 11 2005, 05:13 PM)
Radont had seen many enemies flee the battlefield, but never a
sparring match. He wondered why as his shield took the full force of the
powerful axe from Isidor. It pushed hte Imprial back momentarily, he
recovered, stood, and countered with three quick slashes from his Akaviri
blade.
Isidor ducked two of the slashes, but the third slashed his arm.
"Dammit" he swore. He swung his axe, and ran back to see if he could
convice Goran to stay.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 05:08 PM)
Tris laughed, and blushed; a blush that did not stop at
his neck.
"It's ridiculous how flattering that is. I remembered you, of course. And
I have a vague memory of being in trouble... of course most of my childhood
memories have to do with being in trouble..."
"Oh, you were a bold, beautiful child who grew into a bold, beautful young
man," Barenziah smiled. "I wouldn't be at all surprised that you were
always in trouble. So was I. It is strange to think back on Wayrest. It wasn't
that long ago, for me, but it seems like a short, strange dream ..."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 11:17 PM
Raithen stood and complentated the match. He watched Goranthir
run off and said, "my, my. How unpredictable." He tisked.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:19 PM
Anya watched Goranthir run off, followed shortly by Isidor,
"Oh by the Nines..."
Anya helped Radont up and retrieved her four arrows. Walking back, she waited
by the fence, attending to her bow, "Should we wait to see what happenes,
Sir Radont?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:20 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 05:19 PM)
Anya watched Goranthir run off, followed shortly by Isidor,
"Oh by the Nines..."
Anya helped Radont up and retrieved her four arrows. Walking back, she waited
by the fence, attending to her bow, "Should we wait to see what happenes,
Sir Radont?"
Goranthir disappeared into the rocks on the other side of the arena.
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 11:20 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 05:19 PM)
Anya watched Goranthir run off, followed shortly by Isidor,
"Oh by the Nines..."
Anya helped Radont up and retrieved her four arrows. Walking back, she waited
by the fence, attending to her bow, "Should we wait to see what happenes,
Sir Radont?"
"I suppose we had better, Two against one just ins't a fair fight."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 11:24 PM
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Aug 11 2005, 05:20 PM)
I suppose we had better, Two against one just ins't a fair
fight.
"Especialy when those two are ten times smarter than the one," said
Raithen as he walked over to them. "It's a shame, realy, he would've done
well..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:25 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:16 PM)
Oh, you were a bold, beautiful child who grew into a bold,
beautful young man," Barenziah smiled. "I wouldn't be at all
surprised that you were always in trouble. So was I. It is strange
to think back on Wayrest. It wasn't that long ago, for me, but it seems
like a short, strange dream ...
"You belonged there. You made Wayrest your own, and we were so proud of
you... proud of your very strangeness, proud of all the crazy rumors. Your
majesty... I always wondered."
He caught his breath. Earlier he had told her that he had three questions he
wanted to ask, and she had gently but firmly hinted that there were limits to
how much familiarity she would tolerate.
"Your majesty's son, King Helseth. His ears. I always wondered... did he
really think trimming his ears would make the Bretons like him better?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:28 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 05:24 PM)
Especialy when those two are ten times smarter than the
one," said Raithen as he walked over to them. "It's a shame, realy,
he would've done well...
"Well, in a real fight, they would have followed us, and not been
concerned with it being fair or not," Goranthir said, stepping out from
behind the rocks.
The grass there shook and quivered. It was alive with snakes he had summoned. A
trap unsprung because of his opponents' desire for a fair fight.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:31 PM
Falco was watching the battle when he noticed Radont left.
"Guess I'll have to join in." He grasped his bow and knocked an
arrow. He took aim and fired at Isidor, missing the big nord. He cursed and
prepared another arrow.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:32 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 05:31 PM)
Falco was watching the battle when he noticed Radont left.
"Guess I'll have to join in." He grasped his bow and knocked an
arrow. He took aim and fired at Isidor, missing the big nord. He cursed and
prepared another arrow.
Isidor ducked the arrow and yelled to Goran "Well, fight's back on,
eh?".
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:32 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 05:25 PM)
You belonged there. You made Wayrest your own, and we were
so proud of you... proud of your very strangeness, proud of all the crazy
rumors. Your majesty... I always wondered.
He caught his breath. Earlier he had told her that he had three questions he
wanted to ask, and she had gently but firmly hinted that there were limits to
how much familiarity she would tolerate.
"Your majesty's son, King Helseth. His ears. I always wondered... did he
really think trimming his ears would make the Bretons like him better?"
Barenziah stared a moment as if horrified, and then broke down laughing.
"You are amazing. That's what you wondered? No, he trimmed his left
ear so it would match the right one, which was bitten --" Her laugh
increased. "By his stepsister!"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 05:32 PM)
Isidor ducked the arrow and yelled to Goran "Well, fight's
back on, eh?".
"They're both distance fighters be careful!" Goranthir cried. He held
his daedric dai-katana up and letting loose a wave of powerful, concusive force
at Anya, Falco, and (as he was with them) Raithen.
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 11:36 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 05:32 PM)
Isidor ducked the arrow and yelled to Goran "Well, fight's
back on, eh?".
Radont stepped outside the arena to watch and let Falco join in the fight.
He should have known it was a trap.
"Clever, kid" he muttered to himself, "Where did he come
from?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:38 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 01:35 PM)
"They're both distance fighters be careful!" Goranthir
cried. He held his daedric dai-katana up and letting loose a wave of
powerful, concusive force at Anya, Falco, and (as he was with them) Raithen.
Falco dropped his bow and ran like hell from the concussive force, luckily
avoiding it. Unfortunately he was now only capable of melee.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:38 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:35 PM)
"They're both distance fighters be careful!" Goranthir
cried. He held his daedric dai-katana up and letting loose a wave of
powerful, concusive force at Anya, Falco, and (as he was with them) Raithen.
"You're no the only agile one!" Anya shouted as she rolled out of the
way, feeling her armor shake along her from the blast. She jumped up and let
off two more arrows at Goranthir while she started sprinting towards him.
"Falco, keep Isidor occupied for me."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:39 PM
Arynel mumbled something inaudable concerning the mid-match
switch, then the Breton returned his attention to the battle.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:44 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 05:38 PM)
You're no the only agile one!" Anya shouted as she
rolled out of the way, feeling her armor shake along her from the blast. She
jumped up and let off two more arrows at Goranthir while she started sprinting
towards him. "Falco, keep Isidor occupied for me.
The arrows had not been aimed very carefully, and Goranthir found it easy to
dodge one, and the other glanced off the ebony armor. He charged toward Anya,
not quite as quickly as he could, prepared to dodge anymore arrows.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:46 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:32 PM)
Barenziah stared a moment as if horrified, and then broke down
laughing. "You are amazing. That's what you wondered?
No, he trimmed his left ear so it would match the right one, which was bitten
--" Her laugh increased. "By his stepsister!"
Tris had been holding his breath; now he laughed too.
When he got his breath back, he said, "I'm afraid if you want someone to
pry secrets of state from you, you've come to the wrong man. I have all sorts
of inappropriate questions. I want to know what Tiber Septim was like in bed. I
want to know... but never mind, I talk too much.
"Poor King Helseth! It's just... he has the population of Morrowind
thinking he's a human-lover, and the population of Wayrest thinking he's a
poser. I thought he must be too smart for that. Which left the possibility that
he thought it might be useful to appear... something of a buffoon... or that he
really didn't like his ears very much. Which I could understand. It's been
difficult for Goranthir, growing up in Summerset, looking as he looks."
Tris glanced at her sideways, trying to gauge her mood. His own was ebullient,
triumphant; but it would be easy to trespass.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:47 PM
Falco called out to Anya, "Shoot the crap out of Gor, while
I gut him with my sword. He shouldn't last to long." He drew his saber and
ran towards Goranthir.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:50 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 05:47 PM)
Falco called out to Anya, "Shoot the crap out of Gor, while
I gut him with my sword. He shouldn't last to long." He drew his saber and
ran towards Goranthir.
Isidor dashed towards Falco, his axe drawn. He came upon the Argonian and swung
his axe at his midsection.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:51 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:44 PM)
The arrows had not been aimed very carefully, and Goranthir
found it easy to dodge one, and the other glanced off the ebony armor. He
charged toward Anya, not quite as quickly as he could, prepared to dodge
anymore arrows.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 03:47 PM)
Falco called out to Anya, "Shoot the crap out of Gor, while
I gut him with my sword. He shouldn't last to long." He drew his saber and
ran towards Goranthir.
Good, it's working. Anya fired a few more, careful to not deplete her
quiver quickly though. As the three got closer to each other, Anya slung her
bow shouting "Keep him busy Falco." and waved her hands, disappearing
into the noon light.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 05:46 PM)
Tris had been holding his breath; now he laughed too.
When he got his breath back, he said, "I'm afraid if you want
someone to pry secrets of state from you, you've come to the wrong man. I have
all sorts of inappropriate questions. I want to know what Tiber Septim was like
in bed. I want to know... but never mind, I talk too much.
"Poor King Helseth! It's just... he has the population of Morrowind
thinking he's a human-lover, and the population of Wayrest thinking he's a
poser. I thought he must be too smart for that. Which left the possibility that
he thought it might be useful to appear... something of a buffoon... or that he
really didn't like his ears very much. Which I could understand. It's been
difficult for Goranthir, growing up in Summerset, looking as he looks."
Tris glanced at her sideways, trying to gauge her mood. His own was ebullient,
triumphant; but it would be easy to trespass.
Barenziah nodded. She had been laughing along with Tris, but grew quiet at the
end when Goranthir was mentioned.
"When I was a little girl, I lived in Skyrim," she said. "I know
how that is, but the Altmer are much crueler than the Nords. I think he was
very lonely. Probably he still is, though he certainly enjoys your company, and
that of your friends."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:54 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 01:50 PM)
Isidor dashed towards Falco, his axe drawn. He came upon the
Argonian and swung his axe at his midsection.
Falco fell on his back to dodge the blow. It was done quite clumsily and he
wasn't prepared for a sword slash, however 3 quick successive kicks to Isidor's
gut were quite effective.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:54 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 05:51 PM)
Good, it's working. Anya fired a few
more, careful to not deplete her quiver quickly though. As the three got closer
to each other, Anya slung her bow shouting "Keep him busy Falco." and
waved her hands, disappearing into the noon light.
Goranthir fired another concussive blast at the last location where Anya had
been standing. It had a much wider effect than a blind sword swing.
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 11:54 PM
Radont jumped into the arena and scanned the battlefield, it was
time to mix things up a bit, throw something unexpected at the combatants.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:56 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 05:54 PM)
Falco fell on his back to dodge the blow. It was done quite clumsily
and he wasn't prepared for a sword slash, however 3 quick successive kicks to
Isidor's gut were quite effective.
Isidor backed up after being kicked, but he was still able to bring down his
axe down onto Falco's stomach.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:59 PM
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:54 PM)
Goranthir fired another concussive blast at the last location
where Anya had been standing. It had a much wider effect than a blind
sword swing.
Anya's fleet foot kept the blast from hitting square on, but she was hit from
the area effect from behing. Anya flung foward and hit the ground. Blast,
I'll need to be quicker, I only have a short time like this.
Using the invisibility to get up, knowing that a skilled ranger would follow
the impressions on the ground, she hoped that her small frame and light weight
would keep that to a minimum.
Trying to circle around Goranthir, she readied her bow. She aimed at a spot
where the ebony armor seperated to allow movement, waiting until she had the
perfect shot. She became visible once more as she let the arrow fly. Hit the
mark, come on...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:01 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:52 PM)
Barenziah nodded. She had been laughing along with Tris,
but grew quiet at the end when Goranthir was mentioned.
"When I was a little girl, I lived in Skyrim," she said. "I know
how that is, but the Altmer are much crueler than the Nords. I think he
was very lonely. Probably he still is, though he certainly enjoys your
company, and that of your friends."
"They were cruel," Tris said. "Anyone with eyes can see that.
How... how anyone could say a harsh word to him I can't even imagine. And
he's... gentle."
He explained to Barenziah, briefly, how the group had fought the day before,
and how Goranthir had left, rather than watch.
"I talked to him, about necessity, and experience, and he understands, I
believe. But things are harder for him than for other people. I know how he
feels; Dragon, my sword teacher, used to make fun of me for flinching when my
sword was about to strike. It wasn't until I saw someone I care about die that
I was cured of that. But Goranthir, he's in a whole different place. He'll be
ready when it comes to that, I have no doubt; but I don't think it will ever be
easy for him."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 06:00 PM)
Trying to circle around Goranthir, she readied her bow. She
aimed at a spot where the ebony armor seperated to allow movement, waiting
until she had the perfect shot. She became visible once more as she let the
arrow fly. Hit the mark, come on...
Goranthir could hear her circling, but he couldn't pinpoint her location.
He made a strange noise, deep in the back of his throat, a clicking.
For an instant, he saw her as she fired the arrow, and he swiveled, and the
arrow stuck in his arm, causing him to drop his sword.
An inhuman scream burst forth behind Anya.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:03 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 01:56 PM)
Isidor backed up after being kicked, but he was still able to
bring down his axe down onto Falco's stomach.
The axe probably would have cleaved him in two had it not been for Falco's quik
roll. It was unfortunate for him the axe pinned his cloak to the ground and
Falco could only crouch and not stand due to this.
Posted by: raithen Today, 12:04 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 05:35 PM)
"They're both distance fighters be careful!" Goranthir
cried. He held his daedric dai-katana up and letting loose a wave of
powerful, concusive force at Anya, Falco, and (as he was with them) Raithen.
"Well, that's just unfair," said Raithen with a grin as he felt the
blast mere feet from him. Then, when the blast hit, the sheild surrounding him
shimmered-not even the least bit drained. Raithen then disapeared in a small
puff of smoke and apeared at the side of the arena.
"I always keep a sheild arround myself; in my old age I may not be able to
take lot's of physical damage."
OOC: I will be gone for a few hours.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:07 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 06:03 PM)
The axe probably would have cleaved him in two had it not been
for Falco's quik roll. It was unfortunate for him the axe pinned his cloak to
the ground and Falco could only crouch and not stand due to this.
Isidor grinned, and brought down his axe again on the Argonian.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:07 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:02 PM)
Goranthir could hear her circling, but he couldn't pinpoint her
location.
He made a strange noise, deep in the back of his throat, a clicking.
For an instant, he saw her as she fired the arrow, and he swiveled, and the
arrow stuck in his arm, causing him to drop his sword.
An inhuman scream burst forth behind Anya.
"Lotus!" she called out anxiously. She turned around at what was
behind her as the cliff racer flew in. Leaping back, she tried to extend the
distance to what it was attacking her while hoping to throw Goranthir off by leaping
towards him like that.
Pulling her dagger out to be ready, she watched Lotus begin to glow as he
prepared his fireball.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 06:01 PM)
They were cruel," Tris said. "Anyone with
eyes can see that. How... how anyone could say a harsh word to him I can't even
imagine. And he's... gentle.
He explained to Barenziah, briefly, how the group had fought the day before,
and how Goranthir had left, rather than watch.
"I talked to him, about necessity, and experience, and he understands, I
believe. But things are harder for him than for other people. I know how he
feels; Dragon, my sword teacher, used to make fun of me for flinching
when my sword was about to strike. It wasn't until I saw someone I care about
die that I was cured of that. But Goranthir, he's in a whole different place.
He'll be ready when it comes to that, I have no doubt; but I don't think
it will ever be easy for him."
"Funny," Barenziah said, but her expression showed that it was not.
"Watching someone he cared about die had the exact opposite effect on
Goranthir. He was much bolder before, even though he was a bit of an outcast at
court. My daughter tells me he was with a cousin of his when she fell to her
death from the castle roof. It was an accident, but I think it made him realize
that elves, even in his family, are not immortal ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:12 AM
Falco made Hopped to his feet, now that Isidor had removed his
axe. Unfortunately his subsequent leap backwards wan't fast enough and Isidor's
axe just made a rather large cut on his snout, causing a lot of blood but
nothing serious. Falco's much faster saber made a quik slash at Isidor's
stomach... Not waiting to see Isidor's reaction Falco ran like hell towards
Anya to assist her, but not before being kicked hard by Isidor.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 06:12 PM)
Falco made Hopped to his feet, now that Isidor had removed his
axe. Unfortunately his subsequent leap backwards wan't fast enough and Isidor's
axe just made a rather large cut on his snout, causing a lot of blood but
nothing serious. Falco's much faster saber made a quik slash at Isidor's
stomach...
Isidor got slashed, but countered with a swift kick to Falco's stomach. He
backed up, and tried to heal himself. His hand glowed blue. "May the Nine
bless Arynel" He thought.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:14 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 06:07 PM)
"Lotus!" she called out anxiously. She turned around
at what was behind her as the cliff racer flew in. Leaping back, she tried to
extend the distance to what it was attacking her while hoping to throw
Goranthir off by leaping towards him like that.
Pulling her dagger out to be ready, she watched Lotus begin to glow as he
prepared his fireball.
There was nothing behind her, but a row of Alit, howling and watching from the
woods.
Goranthir took the momentary distraction to dive forward at the same time Anya
was leaping at him. With luck, he would throw her off balance. At the very
least, Lotus's fireball would roast both of them together.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 05:11 PM)
Funny," Barenziah said, but her expression showed
that it was not. "Watching someone he cared about die had the exact
opposite effect on Goranthir. He was much bolder before, even though he
was a bit of an outcast at court. My daughter tells me he was with a
cousin of his when she fell to her death from the castle roof. It was an
accident, but I think it made him realize that elves, even in his family, are
not immortal ...
Tris winced at her words.
"He's mistaken me for some sort of hardened veteran. I'm not. I don't
think my company will do him any harm... I know a few things, and I have enough
self-control to keep my hands to myself. But I think it's important for you
to know: most of my experience comes from being in the wrong place at the wrong
time, not from planning or training."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 04:13 PM)
Isidor got slashed, but countered with a swift kick to Falco's
stomach. He backed up, and tried to heal himself. His hand glowed blue.
"May the Nine bless Arynel" He thought.
Arynel shuffled in his seat.
"Shall I descend into the realm of liars?" The Breton asked under his
breath, perhaps in jest.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:14 PM)
There was nothing behind her, but a row of Alit, howling and
watching from the woods.
Goranthir took the momentary distraction to dive forward at the same time Anya
was leaping at him. With luck, he would throw her off balance. At
the very least, Lotus's fireball would roast both of them together.
"Blast it you tricky ranger!" Anya felt him collide into her with a
jarring halt. "Lotus no!" But it was too late and the fire ball
sailed to that area. Dropping her bow and dagger, she readied her spear and and
used it to block most of the attack on her with it's resit fire, though she was
almost too slow and her left arm's armor singe black.
Those days of training with you actually paid off. Anya rolled up into a ready
stance with her spear, watching Falco sprint towards her. She focused on
Goranthir to see what had happened to him, her left arm aching painfully.
"You seem to have gotten over your initial reluctance to fight."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 02:14 PM)
There was nothing behind her, but a row of Alit, howling and watching
from the woods.
Goranthir took the momentary distraction to dive forward at the same time Anya
was leaping at him. With luck, he would throw her off balance. At
the very least, Lotus's fireball would roast both of them together.
"Lets shut your animal toung up." Falco pulled his silence dagger
from his belt and flung it at Goranthir, hoping to stop his beast toung power...
Falco continued to charge forward.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 11 2005, 06:16 PM)
Tris winced at her words.
"He's mistaken me for some sort of hardened veteran. I'm not. I don't
think my company will do him any harm... I know a few things, and I have enough
self-control to keep my hands to myself. But I think it's important for you
to know: most of my experience comes from being in the wrong place at the
wrong time, not from planning or training."
"If Goranthir needed discipline, we could have sent him to an army from
one coast of Tamriel to the other," Barenziah shook her head, smiling.
"No. I know who you are. And I know you're what my grandson needs in a
friend."
She stretched, her long slim body looking darker than ever against the pale
pillows, in the low orange light, and said, "Yes, I know who you
are."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 05:20 PM)
If Goranthir needed discipline, we could have sent him to
an army from one coast of Tamriel to the other," Barenziah shook her head,
smiling. "No. I know who you are. And I know you're what my
grandson needs in a friend.
She stretched, her long slim body looking darker than ever against the pale
pillows, in the low orange light, and said, "Yes, I know who you
are."
"Do you?" he breathed.
Then it was more than he knew himself.
He moved forward. The audience chamber would not be free, it seemed, for a long
time to come.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 06:20 PM)
You seem to have gotten over your initial reluctance to
fight.
The ebony armor resisted fire well, but it was smoldering. He grabbed up his
sword while Anya was getting into position.
He started to have a smart comment to her, but he found he could not speak
because of Falco's spell.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:25 PM)
The ebony armor resisted fire well, but it was smoldering.
He grabbed up his sword while Anya was getting into position.
He started to have a smart comment to her, but he found he could not speak
because of Falco's spell.
She smiled at Falco's throw, but remained wary, Goranthir didn't need his voice
to still fight her. Moving foward, she called out, "Nice throw, but don't
forget about Isidor."
Pushing off hard, she rolled to using it to gain momentum to force an upper
thrust to Goranthir's chest.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 06:31 PM)
Pushing off hard, she rolled to using it to gain momentum to
force an upper thrust to Goranthir's chest.
Goranthir was evidently hurting, for he didn't dodge. He fell backwards and
rolled, trying to wrestle his way on top of Anya.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 06:31 PM)
She smiled at Falco's throw, but remained wary, Goranthir didn't
need his voice to still fight her. Moving foward, she called out, "Nice
throw, but don't forget about Isidor."
Pushing off hard, she rolled to using it to gain momentum to force an upper
thrust to Goranthir's chest.
Isidor chased after Falco, and was able to get close enough to him, to jump. He
jumped at the Argonian and tried to tackle him.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 02:34 PM)
Isidor chased after Falco, and was able to get close enough to
him, to jump. He jumped at the Argonian and tried to tackle him.
Falco spun around with his sword pointing straight up, ready to impale Isidor
with his own weight Stupid Nord, oldest trick in the book
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 06:36 PM)
Falco spun around with his sword pointing straight up, ready to
impale Isidor with his own weight Stupid Nord, oldest trick in the book
Falco's sword hit Isidor's stomach, and he groaned, but he still landed on the
Argonian, and brought him to the ground.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:33 PM)
Goranthir was evidently hurting, for he didn't dodge. He
fell backwards and rolled, trying to wrestle his way on top of Anya.
"Men, always wanting to be on top, and I was counting on it..." Anya
rolled to her back, and the force Goranthir had carried him on top. Using the
pole of the spear to block Goranthir's arms from getting a substantial grip.
Running her free hand along the side of his armor, she aimed at the soft spot
the armor didn't cover the armpit. In her hand was the Dagger of Judgment she
had dropped earlier when Goranthir tackled her, which she had grabbed during
the forward roll she had just done.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 02:39 PM)
Falco's sword hit Isidor's stomach, and he groaned, but he still
landed on the Argonian, and brought him to the ground.
"[Censored]" Falco couldn't move an inch, underneath his bulky frame.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:42 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 06:41 PM)
"[Censored]" Falco couldn't move an inch, underneath
his bulky frame.
Isidor got to his feet, and grabbed his axe. "Had enough?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:43 AM
Ahjaar and Luxi were watching on the side lines, cheering
enthusiasticly.
A servant came and spoke to Ahjaar.
"Sera, this came in for you on a boat."
She handed Ahjaar a small package.
"Thank you." Ahjaar tipped the servant, who thanked her.
Ahjaar opened the package, finding a note and an amulet.
She read the note:
Ahjaar,
There's been a change of plans, I need him dead as soon as possible. There is a
boat waiting for you. I've have included an amulet of Invisablity to help you.
-----Y
Ahjaar sighed, then turned to Luxi.
"Hey, babe, I need to go. They want me there sooner."
Luxi groaned. "I thought you were leaving later!"
"They need me now. Sorry. Remeber, the money is in the desk. I wont be
gone for more then a few days. Love you."
Ahjaar hugged Luxi, then hurried off.
Luxi turned back to skirmish.
--------------------
OOC: This is my offical goodbye. I am handing over Luxi to Allie.
I wont be gone for more then two weeks. I'll miss you.
BYE!!! -runs off to finish packing-
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:43 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 06:39 PM)
"Men, always wanting to be on top, and I was counting on
it..." Anya rolled to her back, and the force Goranthir had carried him on
top. Using the pole of the spear to block Goranthir's arms from getting a
substantial grip.
Running her free hand along the side of his armor, she aimed at the soft spot
the armor didn't cover the armpit. In her hand was the Dagger of Judgment she
had dropped earlier when Goranthir tackled her, which she had grabbed during
the forward roll she had just done.
Goranthir felt the dagger as it began to sink into his chest, and he bashed his
head forward onto Anya's.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:48 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 02:42 PM)
Isidor got to his feet, and grabbed his axe. "Had
enough?"
Falco ached badly, and was quite shore something was broken. However he kept
going. "No... but you have" He quikly snatched the sword out of
Isidor's stomach and slashed his legs. Falco then collaps from exhaustion and
several broken bones.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:49 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 06:48 PM)
Falco ached badly, and was quite shore something was broken.
However he kept going. "No... but you have" He quikly snatched the
sword out of Isidor's stomach and slashed his legs. Falco then collaps from
exhaustion and several broken bones.
Isidor, already bleeding from the sword, feel to his knees, in unimagineable
pain. "Damn" he said, as he feel onto the ground, his axe beside him.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:43 PM)
Goranthir felt the dagger as it began to sink into his chest,
and he bashed his head forward onto Anya's.
Anya shoved the dagger deep, but stars exploded when she was head-butted.
Though still concious, Anya took a few precious seconds to reorientate herself,
dizzy and hurting from the force, leaving her wide open.
Lotus however, when he was sure the Alit would remain by the trees, turned and dove
down to help his master, though he didn't have much time to get their, and it
was a fair distance to cover.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:50 AM
Raithen walked over to the two fallen fighters, and healed them
both.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:52 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 06:50 PM)
Anya shoved the dagger deep, but stars exploded when she was
head-butted. Though still concious, Anya took a few precious seconds to
reorientate herself, dizzy and hurting from the force, leaving her wide open.
Lotus however, when he was sure the Alit would remain by the trees, turned and
dove down to help his master, though he didn't have much time to get their, and
it was a fair distance to cover.
With a silent voiceless groan, Goranthir passed out, blood pouring from the
weak point in his armor.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 04:52 PM)
With a silent voiceless groan, Goranthir passed out, blood
pouring from the weak point in his armor.
Anya tried to stand, but fell over quickly onto her burned arm when her vision
swam, muttering meekly, "Ah... blasted hard-headed kid..."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:58 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 06:52 PM)
With a silent voiceless groan, Goranthir passed out, blood
pouring from the weak point in his armor.
"Victory to Anya," called out Shaka, though not flawless, he added
mentally.
"A tie for Isidor and Falco." Shaka ran out to the arena to add to
the healing of the four combatants.
"You did well, both of you," Shaka said softly to Goran and Anya.
"This is new to me too, son."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:01 AM
Falco stood up groggily. He pulled his saber out of Isidor's
stomach, and unceremoniously yanked his dagger out of Goranthir's back.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 06:58 PM)
"Victory to Anya," called out Shaka, though not
flawless, he added mentally.
"A tie for Isidor and Falco." Shaka ran out to the arena to add
to the healing of the four combatants.
"You did well, both of you," Shaka said softly to Goran and
Anya. "This is new to me too, son."
Goranthir came to at the healing. He threw up blood, and then smiled. "I
think I'll just lie here for a little while."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:04 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 07:01 PM)
Falco stood up groggily. He pulled his saber out of Isidor's
stomach, and unceremoniously yanked his dagger out of Goranthir's back.
Isidor stood up, still in pain. "You fight better then I thought,
Falco". He picked up the small Arognian, then put him down. "Now, I
need a drink".
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 03:04 PM)
Isidor stood up, still in pain. "You fight better then I
thought, Falco". He picked up the small Arognian, then put him down.
"Now, I need a drink".
"I need a pretty woman to tell me I fought well, Isidor. Come on old
friend lets head to the tavern."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:07 AM
Anya steadied herself with her spear, the sky still spinning,
"What happened to the not hurting friends, Goranthir? My arm is aching
from the burns, my head is spinning from your think skull, and I don't care to
check the broken bones from those concussion blasts, or the bleeding from my
ears..." she teased him playfully.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:11 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 07:07 PM)
Anya steadied herself with her spear, the sky still spinning,
"What happened to the not hurting friends, Goranthir? My arm is aching
from the burns, my head is spinning from your think skull, and I don't care to
check the broken bones from those concussion blasts, or the bleeding from my
ears..." she teased him playfully.
"Why couldn't you have just been a good girl and fallen into my trap in
the beginning, and saved us both a lot of trouble?" Goranthir grinned,
slowly, painfully getting to his feet.
(Should probably start a new thread now, at 200+ posts)
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:11 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 07:07 PM)
Anya steadied herself with her spear, the sky still spinning,
"What happened to the not hurting friends, Goranthir? My arm is aching
from the burns, my head is spinning from your think skull, and I don't care to
check the broken bones from those concussion blasts, or the bleeding from my
ears..." she teased him playfully.
Shaka hugged her. "Luckily the bleeding from the ears means nothing vital
was hit," he joked. "Listen up, gang. I think we should gather in the
study again for the debriefing, not at the Drunken Guar."
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 07:11 PM)
(Should probably start a new thread now, at 200+ posts)
Good point.
Lock please.
Posted by: Miltiades Today, 01:31 AM
The saga continues
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Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 01:15 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder
Scrolls Role Playing threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and do
big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look Here.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it
did not happen. This is obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major
events before doing them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
OOC: Isidor is going back to the study with the rest of the group.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 01:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 03:15 PM)
OOC: Isidor is going back to the study with the rest of the
group.
OOC: So is Falco
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 07:16 PM)
OOC: So is Falco
Goranthir follows as well, in considerable pain still, but smiling. He actually
fought ... even if he lost ...
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 12 2005, 01:19 AM
OOC: Anya, the blonde, bosmeri rogue, follows to the study too.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 05:11 PM)
"Why couldn't you have just been a good girl and fallen
into my trap in the beginning, and saved us both a lot of trouble?"
Goranthir grinned, slowly, painfully getting to his feet.
(Should probably start a new thread now, at 200+ posts)
"Um... because I'm so cunning I knew it was a trap? Yes, that must be it!
It fits so well."
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 05:11 PM)
Shaka hugged her. "Luckily the bleeding from the ears
means nothing vital was hit," he joked. "Listen up, gang.
I think we should gather in the study again for the debriefing, not at the
Drunken Guar."
Anya winced, more from pain this time, "Shaka, not right now... it
hurts."
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 01:20 AM
OOC: The Breton Arynel is at the arena at Ald Raathim, pondering
the battle he just witnessed, and perhaps other things.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:26 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 07:19 PM)
Um... because I'm so cunning I knew it was a trap? Yes,
that must be it! It fits so well.
Goranthir chuckled, and groaned, "Yeah, it couldn't be that you felt sorry
for me and wanted it to be a fair fight, like you said, was it? I still think
it might've worked ..."
He pauses. "But do you know what? You guys not falling into that trap
actually helped me. I can't explain it, but when I saw that you were waiting
for a fair fight, I thought I better give you one ... I am sorry about the head
butt though. That was some dirty fighting at the end."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:26 PM)
Goranthir chuckled, and groaned, "Yeah, it couldn't be that
you felt sorry for me and wanted it to be a fair fight, like you said, was
it? I still think it might've worked ..."
He pauses. "But do you know what? You guys not falling into that
trap actually helped me. I can't explain it, but when I saw that you were
waiting for a fair fight, I thought I better give you one ... I am sorry about
the head butt though. That was some dirty fighting at the end."
"So was throwing a knife into your back, hope that didn't hurt to
much."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 12 2005, 01:30 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 05:26 PM)
Goranthir chuckled, and groaned, "Yeah, it couldn't be that
you felt sorry for me and wanted it to be a fair fight, like you said, was
it? I still think it might've worked ..."
He pauses. "But do you know what? You guys not falling into that
trap actually helped me. I can't explain it, but when I saw that you were
waiting for a fair fight, I thought I better give you one ... I am sorry about
the head butt though. That was some dirty fighting at the end."
"There's no such thing as a fair fight. Everyone works with what they got.
What held me though, was I thought you didn't want to fight at all. I would
have gladly avoided your trap if I knew you had spirit to fight us." Anya
smiled, "But that headbutt hurt..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:30 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 07:27 PM)
So was throwing a knife into your back, hope that didn't
hurt to much.
"It did, a lot," Goranthir narrowed his eyes, but it was a
mockery of anger he didn't feel.
Posted by: Yawmwen Aug 12 2005, 01:32 AM
OOC: People, this is my first RP here, so il try my best, I am
gonna post my character in 1 second....
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 07:30 PM)
"There's no such thing as a fair fight. Everyone works with
what they got. What held me though, was I thought you didn't want to fight at
all. I would have gladly avoided your trap if I knew you had spirit to fight
us." Anya smiled, "But that headbutt hurt..."
"I wasn't pretending when I said I didn't want to fight," Goranthir
replied. "But I was acting when I ran. It was the only plan we could come
up with in five seconds ..."
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 07:30 PM)
"It did, a lot," Goranthir narrowed his eyes,
but it was a mockery of anger he didn't feel.
Shaka decided he would try to fight next time. It wasn't fair to the others if
he only sat back and criticized.
The unpretentious study was a welcome sight to the group, as they talked in
various groups and pulled up chairs.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:37 AM
Maybe our technique was shoddy," Goranthir admits.
"But I don't think the strategy is a bad one. Think about it: we'll be
facing eight great warriors from Tamriel's past. What is their likely weakness?
Overconfidence. If we run, and lure them into traps, that might be the best way
to defeat them, by surprise.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 12 2005, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 05:33 PM)
I wasn't pretending when I said I didn't want to
fight," Goranthir replied. "But I was acting when I ran. It was
the only plan we could come up with in five seconds ...
"You're a good actor then. Though I suppose it was a good thing Radont and
I hesitated, as to not spring the trap. Though, you couldn't have tricked a
Bosmer with animals... I'd like to think anyway.
"I wonder what Tris said to make you change your mind. You're good though,
I never expected those Alit to just stand there."
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 01:42 AM
OOC Summary:
The Dunmer Reichi has likely slept-in again after last night's discussion in
the study...
...yeah....
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 07:40 PM)
"You're a good actor then. Though I suppose it was a good
thing Radont and I hesitated, as to not spring the trap. Though, you couldn't
have tricked a Bosmer with animals... I'd like to think anyway.
"I wonder what Tris said to make you change your mind. You're good though,
I never expected those Alit to just stand there."
"Like I said, we didn't have much time to set up a strategy, and the
snakes were the closest things I could summon," Goranthir smiled.
"They aren't poisonous anyhow. Ideally, they would have distracted you
while we ambushed you ... Not a perfect plan, but we might not have time for
perfect plans in the field anyhow."
Posted by: Yawmwen Aug 12 2005, 01:46 AM
Yawmwen is a 15 year old Battle Mage(sorry if I am not going by
lore exactly, I forgot a lot of it over the months of non-MW play), he uses his
magick for Protection and Teleportation mostly though, he knows how to shield
himself and how to recall, but not much else, he can also chameleon himself a
little.
His fighting is better though, as he used a sword since he was able to pick it
up, his father taught him everything he knew, a Knight, and sent him to an
Academy of Battlemages shortly before his death. Yawmwen is a Dunmer, the
normal red eyes and everything. He wears a robe with a hood, covering most of
his face, and under it is a breastplate and greaves, nothing else.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 01:47 AM
Summary: Kratos has been practicing his fighting skills with the
guards and now he's heading inside the palace study to converse with his
companions.
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 01:50 AM
Summary: Raithen Arthat is currently in the study, discussing
the events of the arena.
"In all, it was a very good fight. Both sides had enough sense to come up
with stratagies." He turned to Goranthir. "And I like the way you
think. The over-confidence is a very heavy weakness on many warriers. And like
you said, it's best to use it as an advantage..."
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 01:54 AM
QUOTE(Yawmwen @ Aug 11 2005, 07:46 PM)
Yawmwen is a 15 year old Battle Mage(sorry if I am not going by
lore exactly, I forgot a lot of it over the months of non-MW play), he uses his
magick for Protection and Teleportation mostly though, he knows how to shield
himself and how to recall, but not much else, he can also chameleon himself a
little.
His fighting is better though, as he used a sword since he was able to pick it
up, his father taught him everything he knew, a Knight, and sent him to an
Academy of Battlemages shortly before his death. Yawmwen is a Dunmer, the
normal red eyes and everything. He wears a robe with a hood, covering most of
his face, and under it is a breastplate and greaves, nothing else.
OOC: Use http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737&st=0
thread to post your character. Thanks.
Posted by: Yawmwen Aug 12 2005, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 07:54 PM)
OOC: Use
http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737&st=0 thread
to post your character. Thanks.
Alright then....
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 07:50 PM)
Summary: Raithen Arthat is currently in the study, discussing
the events of the arena.
"In all, it was a very good fight. Both sides had enough sense to come up
with stratagies." He turned to Goranthir. "And I like the way you
think. The over-confidence is a very heavy weakness on many warriers. And like
you said, it's best to use it as an advantage..."
Goranthir smiled. He remembered how Raithen had seemed so disappointed when he
had pretended to run away during the fight. It was nice to be complimented
afterwards.
"I'll tell you what I'd like to learn after that," the young ranger
said. "How to turn invisible, and how to see things that are invisible.
When Anya disappeared, I really panicked."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:09 AM
Kratos walked through the door into the study and took a seat by
his friends, "So I heard your battle was very intense i'm sorry I couldn't
be there but I will be there for the next one, we must work as a team and I had
important matters to attend to...." He paused and thought about the quest
he took care of while they were training and looked down at his Gavel of the
Ordinator and smiled.
"I will have to reckognize your abilities and help improve them for
battle." He stopped and hefted his gleaming mace onto the table,
"This mace has the ability to send any Daedra back to the depths of
Oblivion, if they were to be struck with it or pick it up to use it against me
they will be cast back." He knew that they had knowledge of the quest he
had been wanting to complete and that he had done it.
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 07:57 PM)
Goranthir smiled. He remembered how Raithen had seemed so
disappointed when he had pretended to run away during the fight. It was
nice to be complimented afterwards.
"I'll tell you what I'd like to learn after that," the young ranger
said. "How to turn invisible, and how to see things that are
invisible. When Anya disappeared, I really panicked."
"Are you implying something?" said Raithen with a friendly smile.
"If you would greatful if I taught you, I would."
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 08:09 PM)
Are you implying something?" said Raithen with a
friendly smile. "If you would greatful if I taught you, I would.
"I didn't know it was possible to see someone who's invisible,"
remarked Shaka.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 08:09 PM)
Are you implying something?" said Raithen with a
friendly smile. "If you would greatful if I taught you, I would.
"I don't expect to become a great illusionist, but I saw today how vital
that is, and how disorienting," Goranthir nodded. "I would be
grateful."
He looked at Kratos's mace, impressed.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:15 AM
Summary for Loranna, Nord Female: Loranna is in Ald raathim,
having recently heard from Sir Radont and Cyndarius, two military men she has
come to trust. Both have agreed to lend their aid in preparing the band of
heroes that must fight the ghostly warriors soon.
===
Loranna walks into her study, looking like she's been busy; Dram follows
behind.
"Hello all; sorry, I was preparing a few new tricks," she says.
"I hear you had another bout; how went it?"
Posted by: One87xe Aug 12 2005, 02:15 AM
...<ooc> One, Ami and Sona are venturing back to the
Inn/Tavern after watching a full days events<ooc>...
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:15 PM)
Hello all; sorry, I was preparing a few new tricks,"
she says. "I hear you had another bout; how went it?
"I know how tenderized meat feels now," Goranthir grinned. "I'm
sorry you missed it."
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 08:12 PM)
"I didn't know it was possible to see someone who's
invisible," remarked Shaka.
"Ah, but it is something most challenging. Invisibility is a very good
illusion, and only some of the greates illusionests can achieve the sight of
something invisible. I myself have only aquired this ability recently. Fifty
years ago, it was"
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 08:13 PM)
I don't expect to become a great illusionist, but I saw
today how vital that is, and how disorienting," Goranthir nodded. "I
would be grateful.
"Then I shall teach," said Raithen to him. "Just establish a
time and place."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 05:15 PM)
Summary for Loranna, Nord Female: Loranna is in Ald
raathim, having recently heard from Sir Radont and Cyndarius, two military men
she has come to trust. Both have agreed to lend their aid in preparing
the band of heroes that must fight the ghostly warriors soon.
===
Loranna walks into her study, looking like she's been busy; Dram follows
behind.
"Hello all; sorry, I was preparing a few new tricks," she says.
"I hear you had another bout; how went it?"
Kratos turned his attention to Loranna, "Oh hello my lady, I was not at
the battle I have recovered my Gavel of the Ordinator." He lifted the
shining object and offered it to Loranna so that she might look at it.
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:15 PM)
Loranna walks into her study, looking like she's been busy; Dram follows
behind.
"Hello all; sorry, I was preparing a few new tricks," she says.
"I hear you had another bout; how went it?"
"I think it was somewhat more organized than the first bout, Dres
Loranna," said Shaka. "Goranthir tried some traps for the first time,
which he can tell you about."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:20 AM
Loranna raises her eyebrows at Goranthir and labors to keep her
face from grinning. "Really now?" she asks. "Ouch ... ahem; I'm
happy to see that you've come through your first match intact, I mean ..."
"Seeing invisible people?" she asks, changing the subject.
"Usually we've just cast area effect Dispels into the area; helps let
everyone see the invisible guy."
She looks at the recovered Gavel. "A strong-looking weapon," she
says. "Congratulations on recovering it, dear."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 08:16 PM)
Then I shall teach," said Raithen to him. "Just
establish a time and place.
"How about after this meeting?" Goranthir suggested.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 08:20 PM)
I think it was somewhat more organized than the first
bout, Dres Loranna," said Shaka. "Goranthir tried some traps
for the first time, which he can tell you about.
"Oh?" Loranna asks, turning back to Goranthir.
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 08:16 PM)
Ah, but it is something most challenging.
Invisibility is a very good illusion, and only some of the greates illusionests
can achieve the sight of something invisible. I myself have only aquired this
ability recently. Fifty years ago, it was
"I prefer to just use my other senses," Reichi said. "If your
eyes lie, fall back to the ears and nose. Most don't think to trick
those."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 05:20 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows at Goranthir and labors to keep her
face from grinning. "Really now?" she asks. "Ouch
... ahem; I'm happy to see that you've come through your first match intact, I
mean ..."
"Seeing invisible people?" she asks, changing the subject.
"Usually we've just cast area effect Dispels into the area; helps let
everyone see the invisible guy."
She looks at the recovered Gavel. "A strong-looking weapon,"
she says. "Congratulations on recovering it, dear."
Kratos took his mace back and spoke, "Thank you my lady I am ready for
battle, now I can expect anything and know we will defeat all that come our
way." Kratos said with just the slightest bit of arrogance.
"Now when is the next arena bout?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:21 PM)
"Oh?" Loranna asks, turning back to Goranthir.
"Don't be too impressed," Goranthir laughed. "The game ended
with me as the only loser. But I think it might've worked under different
circumstances. Basically, I pretended I had lost my nerve and I ran away to a
spot where Isidor and I could ambush them. But they felt so sorry for me, they
didn't come after us. I rather suspect real enemies wouldn't feel the same pity
..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 02:25 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 04:24 PM)
Kratos took his mace back and spoke, "Thank you my lady I
am ready for battle, now I can expect anything and know we will defeat all that
come our way." Kratos said with just the slightest bit of arrogance.
"Now when is the next arena bout?"
Falco looked around nervously, "errr... Since when is an ordinator among
us?"
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 08:20 PM)
"How about after this meeting?" Goranthir suggested.
"Splendid time."
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 08:25 PM)
Falco looked around nervously, "errr... Since when is an
ordinator among us?"
"It's okay, Falco," said Shaka, wondering if it was. "He's an
ex-Ordinator, probably one of the few to survive the Blue Dawn unchanged."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:30 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 08:25 PM)
Don't be too impressed," Goranthir laughed. "The
game ended with me as the only loser. But I think it might've worked
under different circumstances. Basically, I pretended I had lost my nerve
and I ran away to a spot where Isidor and I could ambush them. But they
felt so sorry for me, they didn't come after us. I rather suspect real
enemies wouldn't feel the same pity ...
"Not a bad plan, playing on your opponent's thirst for battle,"
Loranna says. "Captain Cyndarius is coming soon; we should ask him about
ways to draw the enemy out to our advantage - and how to recognize when we're
being baited ourselves."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 08:25 PM)
Falco looked around nervously, "errr... Since when is an ordinator
among us?"
"Oh ... Kratos, this is Falco; Falco, this is Kratos," Loranna says.
"Kratos has joined us recently and is hoping to be one of the eight."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 02:31 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 04:29 PM)
It's okay, Falco," said Shaka, wondering if it
was. "He's an ex-Ordinator, probably one of the few to survive the
Blue Dawn unchanged.
"Well I have err.. had confrontations with his kind before. Lets say that
there are a few less ordinators in the word due to me. So uhh... how can I be
sure he won't try to gut me?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:32 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 08:31 PM)
Well I have err.. had confrontations with his kind before.
Lets say that there are a few less ordinators in the word due to me. So uhh...
how can I be sure he won't try to gut me?
"You mean stab you in the back?" Goranthir winked.
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 02:33 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 08:31 PM)
Well I have err.. had confrontations with his kind before.
Lets say that there are a few less ordinators in the word due to me. So uhh...
how can I be sure he won't try to gut me?
Shaka responded in the hissing and clicking tongue of Black Marsh, then
repeated it for the others' benefit. "It's not always about you, Falco. He
probably has greater concerns than who's been lifting the silverware."
Shaka smiled slightly at Falco to take off the edge.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:34 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 08:32 PM)
"You mean stab you in the back?" Goranthir winked.
"No stabbing anyone in the back or else I will have to hurt someone,"
Loranna says, prompting Dram to raise an eyebrow. "What happened before
the Dawn happened before the Dawn ..."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 05:30 PM)
Not a bad plan, playing on your opponent's thirst for
battle," Loranna says. "Captain Cyndarius is coming soon; we
should ask him about ways to draw the enemy out to our advantage - and how to
recognize when we're being baited ourselves.
"Oh ... Kratos, this is Falco; Falco, this is Kratos," Loranna says.
"Kratos has joined us recently and is hoping to be one of the eight."
"Ah I see, I thought I reckognized you from somewhere, Falco
Redflash." He paused and looked over the Argonian, "I remember now I
threw you in the Temple cells for rough housing with a Hlaalu noble but found
that the noble had been guilty of stealing from you and had you released, do
you remember that?"
He laughed and put his gavel through his belt.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:34 PM)
No stabbing anyone in the back or else I will have to hurt
someone," Loranna says, prompting Dram to raise an eyebrow. "What
happened before the Dawn happened before the Dawn ...
"Just a reference to today's bout," Goranthir shook his head, surpressing
a laugh. "A lot of dirty fighting on all sides."
"Good to hear that Cyndarius is coming," he added.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 04:33 PM)
Shaka responded in the hissing and clicking tongue of Black
Marsh, then repeated it for the others' benefit. "It's not always
about you, Falco. He probably has greater concerns than who's been
lifting the silverware." Shaka smiled slightly at Falco to take off
the edge.
Falco shrugged then turned to Kratos. He made a few more hissing and clicking
noises at the ordinator. This was a terrible and highly offensive argonian
insult. Of course Kratos didn't know that. Falco chuckled to himself.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 08:39 PM)
Falco shrugged then turned to Kratos. He made a few more hissing
and clicking noises at the ordinator. This was a terrible and highly offensive
argonian insult. Of course Kratos didn't know that. Falco chuckled to himself.
Goranthir laughed. He understood what was being said.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 05:39 PM)
Falco shrugged then turned to Kratos. He made a few more hissing
and clicking noises at the ordinator. This was a terrible and highly offensive
argonian insult. Of course Kratos didn't know that. Falco chuckled to himself.
Kratos looked angrily at the Argonian and thought to himself, "Slimy marsh
scum." He knew criminals would never change and he also knew that he had
room to hate them as much as Daedra so he cursed him in his head so that he
would not offend the others.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 08:37 PM)
Just a reference to today's bout," Goranthir shook
his head, surpressing a laugh. "A lot of dirty fighting on all
sides.
"Good to hear that Cyndarius is coming," he added.
"Dirty fighting?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows again.
Dram speaks up. "I have been talking with some of my best guards; though
none of us feel up on the level of you heroes, we would be honored if you would
consider having a match with us - it would be good training for my men in
handling adventuring types and we are used to working as a unit - I believe the
experience would be helpful."
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 08:42 PM)
Kratos looked angrily at the Argonian and thought to himself,
"Slimy marsh scum." He knew criminals would never change and he also
knew that he had room to hate them as much as Daedra so he cursed him in his
head so that he would not offend the others.
Raithen saw the angry expression on Kratos' face, and he felt the tension in
the room. "Please, please. We are all friends here, and we are
trying to work as a team. It only makes it worse if teammates get into a
fight." He starred impatiently at Kratos and Falco over his spectacles.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:44 PM)
"Dirty fighting?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows
again.
Dram speaks up. "I have been talking with some of my best guards;
though none of us feel up on the level of you heroes, we would be honored if
you would consider having a match with us - it would be good training for my
men in handling adventuring types and we are used to working as a unit - I
believe the experience would be helpful."
"I'm in," said Goranthir quickly, surprising himself. By Mara,
he told himself What's gotten into you?.
Posted by: One87xe Aug 12 2005, 02:49 AM
*...Solsthiem...as Hurst continues trudging through the snow he
encounters no other incident with the escaped wolf...as he nears Fort
Frostmouth he comes to the conclusion that he can intercept the wolf at the
peir, in his human guise, and uncover the reason for the attack...*
*...Trefist is busily picking the lock on his cell in Uniqua's cave, as the
Vampire girl and the Ra'Gada Giant look on...Uniqua seems absolutely absorbed
with whatever she's reading...*
*...as Rurio awaits Olmicrin's return from hunting, he is attacked by a group
of well-armed, well-prepared individuals...he never gets the chance to change
into wolf-form before his attackers are revealed and the death blow from the
wolf called Olmicrin...*
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 05:44 PM)
"Dirty fighting?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows
again.
Dram speaks up. "I have been talking with some of my best guards;
though none of us feel up on the level of you heroes, we would be honored if
you would consider having a match with us - it would be good training for my
men in handling adventuring types and we are used to working as a unit - I
believe the experience would be helpful."
Kratos looked at Dram and spoke with a hint of sarcasm, "Sure I would love
to give your guards some more training." He laughed and brandished his
shield that had been repaired by Longhammer the smith.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:44 PM)
"Dirty fighting?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows
again.
Dram speaks up. "I have been talking with some of my best guards;
though none of us feel up on the level of you heroes, we would be honored if
you would consider having a match with us - it would be good training for my
men in handling adventuring types and we are used to working as a unit - I
believe the experience would be helpful."
"I'd be intrested in that" Isidor said with a smile.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 08:53 PM)
Kratos looked at Dram and spoke with a hint of sarcasm,
"Sure I would love to give your guards some more training." He
laughed and brandished his shield that had been repaired by Longhammer the
smith.
Dram says calmly "Actually Kratos, you were the one who inspired my men to
this idea."
Loranna, meanwhile, is coughing.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 05:56 PM)
Dram says calmly "Actually Kratos, you were the one who
inspired my men to this idea."
Loranna, meanwhile, is coughing.
Kratos stared back at Dram and spoke, "Really well I love to inspire the
best out of people, has young Anzur still been having problems with his back
after our last bout?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 08:47 PM)
Raithen saw the angry expression on Kratos' face, and he felt
the tension in the room. "Please, please. We are all friends here, and we are
trying to work as a team. It only makes it worse if teammates get into a fight."
He starred impatiently at Kratos and Falco over his spectacles.
"I agree, Raithen. Falco, Kratos' mother was nowhere near your guestroom
last night, by the way."
"Dram, I'd like to try bouts with your guards too, maybe even against
others of Loranna's companions. I need to step up and be counted if I'm serious
about being one of the group."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 05:59 PM)
I agree, Raithen. Falco, Kratos' mother was nowhere
near your guestroom last night, by the way.
"Dram, I'd like to try bouts with your guards too, maybe even against
others of Loranna's companions. I need to step up and be counted if I'm
serious about being one of the group."
Kratos snapped his gaze back to Falco, "I see well now i'll be sure
nothing happens to him in battle oh yes I will make sure of that!"
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:01 PM)
Kratos snapped his gaze back to Falco, "I see well now i'll
be sure nothing happens to him in battle oh yes I will make sure of that!"
"Ah-hem. Might I remind you that you will be in battle alongside a Wizard?
If any unkown harm comes to Falco, I'm afraid you will be my primary
suspect..."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 03:04 AM
Kratos ..." Loranna says, frowning, "that sort
of attitude isn't conducive to good team morale. We don't need people harboring
grudges against one another for slights real and imagined.
Dram, meanwhile, nods to Goranthir, Raithen, and Shaka. "Very well then;
I'll tell my men to prepare," he says. "I look forward to crossing
swords with you soon."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 06:04 PM)
Kratos ..." Loranna says, frowning, "that sort
of attitude isn't conducive to good team morale. We don't need people
harboring grudges against one another for slights real and imagined.
Dram, meanwhile, nods to Goranthir, Raithen, and Shaka. "Very well
then; I'll tell my men to prepare," he says. "I look forward to
crossing swords with you soon."
"I apologize Falco I still have not gotten rid of most of my Ordinator
morals, I won't have any of my men attacking each other including me."
Kratos felt he had redeemed himself and also felt he must set an example if he
were to lead them in battle and work as a team.
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 09:04 PM)
Dram, meanwhile, nods to Goranthir, Raithen, and Shaka.
"Very well then; I'll tell my men to prepare," he says. "I
look forward to crossing swords with you soon."
"Swords? My dear friend, I fight with magic and staff. No. don't answer
me; I understand that was a figure of speach."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 03:14 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:08 PM)
"I apologize Falco I still have not gotten rid of most of
my Ordinator morals, I won't have any of my men attacking each other including
me." Kratos felt he had redeemed himself and also felt he must set an
example if he were to lead them in battle and work as a team.
"Your men, Kratos? We are indivudals, not soliders. You might be an
ordinator, or ex-ordinator, but you are not the leader of the team here. We
will listen to what you have to say, but do not order us around".
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 09:14 PM)
"Your men, Kratos? We are indivudals, not soliders. You
might be an ordinator, or ex-ordinator, but you are not the leader of the team
here. We will listen to what you have to say, but do not order us around".
"Calm, my friend, I'm sure he meant his 'friends'." Raithen turned
and looked at Kratos.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 03:25 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 06:16 PM)
"Calm, my friend, I'm sure he meant his 'friends'."
Raithen turned and looked at Kratos.
Kratos sat back down after his rallying speech and looked back at Raithen,
"Yes my friends err... yeah that's it friends." Kratos laughed to
himself in his mind he knew he was in charge, or he was too battle hungry to
admit he was not.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 03:30 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:25 PM)
Kratos sat back down after his rallying speech and looked back
at Raithen, "Yes my friends err... yeah that's it friends." Kratos
laughed to himself in his mind he knew he was in charge, or he was too battle
hungry to admit he was not.
"I'm willing to hear you out," said Goranthir. "Tell me what you
think would be a good strategy for taking on Dram's men?"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 03:30 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:25 PM)
Kratos sat back down after his rallying speech and looked back
at Raithen, "Yes my friends err... yeah that's it friends." Kratos
laughed to himself in his mind he knew he was in charge, or he was too battle
hungry to admit he was not.
Isidor glared at the Ordinator, a look of distaste on his face. "Don't try
and take over this group. That's Loranna's job." He winked at Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:25 PM)
Kratos sat back down after his rallying speech and looked back
at Raithen, "Yes my friends err... yeah that's it friends." Kratos
laughed to himself in his mind he knew he was in charge, or he was too battle
hungry to admit he was not.
Loranna frowns even further; Kratos was not inspiring confidence in her.
Dram regards Kratos thoughtfully for a moment, before saying "Very well
then; I shall go inform my men. By your leave, my Lady."
Dram bows and exits, and Loranna turns, looking at Kratos.
Loranna glances over at Goranthir, a slightly surprised look on her face -
though her eyes show a gratefulness to the young mer. Then, she snorts a bit at
Isidor and makes a small face at him, muttering "Don't tempt me
dear."
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 03:47 AM
"Well then," said Raithen, interupting a rather
awkward silence. "I believe me and Goranthir have a lesson planned. If
everything is taken care of, we'll be setting out..."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 03:49 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 06:30 PM)
I'm willing to hear you out," said Goranthir.
"Tell me what you think would be a good strategy for taking on Dram's
men?
Kratos looked at the young mer, "Thank you I do have a strategy, from my
spars with these guards i have learned much like the fact that they favor their
shields more than there swords so we will be on the offensive this time."
He paused and saw if he caught everyones attention, "I suggest we use the
Pincer Movement, for you non fighter types the Pincer Movement is a charge
thought up by Lord Nerevar himself, it is an offensive strategy where three
companies attack from different sides and push their enemies backs to the wall.
He continued, "Each company will consist of three soldiers except one, the
first will charge for the guards middle confusing them and forcing them to
focus on us and not their flanks, now Loranna I do not know if you will be able
to take the offensive but something tells me you can, the second company will
be charging for their left flank to force them on their right side, and the
thrid company will charge for their right flank and draw them into tight
quarters so we can surround them and force the battle in our favor."
Kratos looked at his companions and awaited their response.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 03:49 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 09:47 PM)
Well then," said Raithen, interupting a rather
awkward silence. "I believe me and Goranthir have a lesson planned. If
everything is taken care of, we'll be setting out...
Goranthir bowed to the group. "I'll pick up what I can, and see if I don't
have a few surprises for Dram's men tomorrow ..."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 03:52 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:49 PM)
Kratos looked at the young mer, "Thank you I do have a
strategy, from my spars with these guards i have learned much like the fact
that they favor their shields more than there swords so we will be on the
offensive this time." He paused and saw if he caught everyones attention,
"I suggest we use the Pincer Movement, for you non fighter types the
Pincer Movement is a charge thought up by Lord Nerevar himself, it is an
offensive strategy where three companies attack from different sides and push
their enemies backs to the wall.
He continued, "Each company will consist of three soldiers except one, the
first will charge for the guards middle confusing them and forcing them to
focus on us and not their flanks, now Loranna I do not know if you will be able
to take the offensive but something tells me you can, the second company will
be charging for their left flank to force them on their right side, and the thrid
company will charge for their right flank and draw them into tight quarters so
we can surround them and force the battle in our favor."
Kratos looked at his companions and awaited their response.
Loranna blinks. "Um, so you're suggesting we simply charge into melee
range?" she asks. "I know my guards; we do have some archers and some
battlemages. We'd need to do something about those guards or else were going to
get pelted in the advance."
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 09:49 PM)
Goranthir bowed to the group. "I'll pick up what I can, and
see if I don't have a few surprises for Dram's men tomorrow ..."
"Alright, follow me out to the arena so we don't disturb anyone."
Raithen disapeared with a rather loud "crack". Then, after several
seconds, reapeared with the same effect. "Oh, sorry, I sometimes forget at
that some cannot teleport..." He then headed for the door.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 03:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 09:52 PM)
Loranna blinks. "Um, so you're suggesting we simply
charge into melee range?" she asks. "I know my guards; we do
have some archers and some battlemages. We'd need to do something about
those guards or else were going to get pelted in the advance."
"Perhaps consulting Sir Radnot might be a better idea. The Legion is very
well organized, I hear." Glancing over at Kratos "As of course the
ordinators are as well. I have a plan, if anyone's intrested."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 09:58 PM)
Perhaps consulting Sir Radnot might be a better idea. The
Legion is very well organized, I hear." Glancing over at Kratos "As
of course the ordinators are as well. I have a plan, if anyone's
intrested.
"What plan is that?" Loranna asks Isidor.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 06:58 PM)
Perhaps consulting Sir Radnot might be a better idea. The
Legion is very well organized, I hear." Glancing over at Kratos "As
of course the ordinators are as well. I have a plan, if anyone's
intrested.
Kratos glanced at Isidor, "Yes I would like to hear your strategy
Isidor." Kratos said with sincerity after having insulted the man's ego.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 04:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 10:06 PM)
"What plan is that?" Loranna asks Isidor.
"Well, as it is clearly evident, we have varied talents. We have among us:
mages, healers, warriors, and rouges. We need a way to exemplify everyone's
strengths, and show none of our weaknesses. So, I propose this." Isidor
began to write. When it was done, he show the paper to the group. This is what
they saw.
Pretend this is the arena
Mage Mage
Archer
Rouge Rouge
Healer
Warrior Warrior
"Now, I don't pretened to know tactics, but I think that this formation
would keep everyone in equal range to attack the enemies, while keeping our
slightly less well defended units protected". He waited for a response.
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 04:16 AM
"Should have the Rogues flank the healer for
protection," Reichi suggested.
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 04:17 AM
When Raithen and Goranthir reached the arena, Raithen began.
"Well, it’s always good to start off with breathing deeply for a few
seconds before attempting to do the spell.
Then, search through your mind until you find a place where you are most
comfortable. Focus on that at first.
As a beginner of a new spell, it is always good to make your magica come
through your palm or fingertips. Go ahead, try and feel it!" Raithen
watched Goranthir before continuing.
"Invisibility is a lot like Chameleon, so if you already know that, then
it helps you understand the art of hiding.
"Now focus on disapearing, imagine yourself becoming weightless, lighter
than air, and slowly dematerializing. Now let loose your magica, not all at
once mind you, slowly... Determination is the key-But do not become frustrated,
enjoy it at the least. Now go on, try it."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 11 2005, 06:16 PM)
"Should have the Rogues flank the healer for
protection," Reichi suggested.
"Anya and I can pelt the enemy with arrows. If that helps."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:19 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 11 2005, 10:16 PM)
"Should have the Rogues flank the healer for
protection," Reichi suggested.
"How many ranged fighters do we have again?" Loranna asks. "It
would be good to have two at least, I think, in case our first gets targeted or
hit by magic like I used on Falco."
"We should also figure out who we should be aiming for first," she
continues. "And how we're to both advance and retreat if need be."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 10:19 PM)
How many ranged fighters do we have again?" Loranna
asks. "It would be good to have two at least, I think, in case our
first gets targeted or hit by magic like I used on Falco.
"We should also figure out who we should be aiming for first," she
continues. "And how we're to both advance and retreat if need
be."
"Three, if you count Falco."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 04:25 AM
Kratos looked at the paper and knew Isidor had tried but there
were several problems with that strategy, for one they would have to form
better ranks if they were to take the offensive and make a charge.
"This would work Isidor if we were not charging. We can use the same
technique that I came up with when we fought the guars, a simple triangle with
Loranna in the middle shielding us from the arrows with her protective magic
and a triangle would break their ranks and force them to loosen up making it
easier to fire arrows and magic at them not to mention it would be better for
melee combat.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:25 PM)
Kratos looked at the paper and knew Isidor had tried but there
were several problems with that strategy, for one they would have to form
better ranks if they were to take the offensive and make a charge.
"This would work Isidor if we were not charging. We can use the same
technique that I came up with when we fought the guars, a simple triangle with
Loranna in the middle shielding us from the arrows with her protective magic
and a triangle would break their ranks and force them to loosen up making it
easier to fire arrows and magic at them not to mention it would be better for
melee combat.
"I'm sorry, but who said we were on the offensive, not the
defensive?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 04:27 AM
I think Isidor's ideas are worth thinking about.
"I also wanted to offer something to the group. In case you're ever
disarmed, for example, it helps to know some Bound weapons spells. If you want,
I can teach you to summon a Bound dagger or mace. It might save your life
someday to have a featherweight daedric weapon instantly available."
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 12 2005, 04:27 AM
Physical Description of
http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737&view=findpost&p=2429477: Walter is of average size, about 5'7". He is of slim build,
but it is hidden behind various robes. His complexion is fair. His face is
almost completely oval, Bretonesque, except for his somewhat square chin that
has dark blond stuble. His hair is a tidy golden blond that reaches his chins.
It's always in the backside of the collar of his robes. His eyes are a striking
blue-green that reflect his almost ice-cold personality. There are a few rings
under his eyes that make him look just a tad bit older.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A very stressed-out looking Walter entered the tavern.
Normally, he wouldn't even ponder about stepping in. But this was different. He
was bored, and that stressed him out. He didn't enjoy being idle. And he was
feeling melanchony.
Walter quietly stepped up to the bar to get a mead. He ordered the mead
quietly, and payed the tab. He sipped absent mindedly at the mead, staring of
into nowhere in thought. His eyes darted around the room anxiously. He wanted
to talk... but he couldn't. Good job Walter, he thought with a cynical
smile, You're doing an excellent job at changing.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:25 PM)
Kratos looked at the paper and knew Isidor had tried but there
were several problems with that strategy, for one they would have to form
better ranks if they were to take the offensive and make a charge.
"This would work Isidor if we were not charging. We can use the same
technique that I came up with when we fought the guars, a simple triangle with
Loranna in the middle shielding us from the arrows with her protective magic
and a triangle would break their ranks and force them to loosen up making it
easier to fire arrows and magic at them not to mention it would be better for
melee combat.
Loranna raises her hand.
"Actually, for this fight I want to suggest one of the other mages tries
healing duty," she says. "Right now I seem to be the best person we
have for weakening the enemies with my absorb magic, and it's hard to split
casting heals on us with casting absorbs on them, even if I use my custom
spells."
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 10:19 PM)
How many ranged fighters do we have again?" Loranna
asks. "It would be good to have two at least, I think, in case our
first gets targeted or hit by magic like I used on Falco.
"We should also figure out who we should be aiming for first," she
continues. "And how we're to both advance and retreat if need
be."
"A standard formation for advancing and retreating should be: Warrior,
Mage,Rouge, Healer, Archer, Rouge, Mage, Warrior. That is in best
interest." Raithen seemingly apeared out of no where.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 07:26 PM)
I'm sorry, but who said we were on the offensive, not the
defensive?
Kratos looked at the Nord and figured he had not been listening, "Have you
not heard I have been sparring with the guards they prefer the defensive and
will make us charge them, and in other areas we could use an offensive training
battle." He toyed with his mace, "You do know we won't be on the
defense the whole time do you not?"
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 10:28 PM)
Loranna raises her hand.
"Actually, for this fight I want to suggest one of the other mages tries
healing duty," she says. "Right now I seem to be the best
person we have for weakening the enemies with my absorb magic, and it's hard to
split casting heals on us with casting absorbs on them, even if I use my custom
spells."
"I can double as a Healer and a Mage. My mental capacity is quite superior
to that of a common person, making me able to multiple spells at once... Not
that I'm bragging, of course," said Raithen.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:32 PM)
Kratos looked at the Nord and figured he had not been listening,
"Have you not heard I have been sparring with the guards they prefer the
defensive and will make us charge them, and in other areas we could use an
offensive training battle." He toyed with his mace, "You do know we
won't be on the defense the whole time do you not?"
"And you know for a fact that they will stick to that plan everytime? That
they will always be on the defensive?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 04:36 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 10:35 PM)
"I can double as a Healer and a Mage. My mental capacity is
quite superior to that of a common person, making me able to multiple spells at
once... Not that I'm bragging, of course," said Raithen.
"I can handle more of the healing duty if Raithen focuses on destruction
or illusion spells," suggested Shaka.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:39 AM
Ahem; it'd be better if people focused on a specific role,
and I am pretty sure the guards won't just wait for us to come to them,"
Loranna coughs. "You can't win an arena battle by being purely defensive
and Dram at least knows this ...
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 10:36 PM)
"I can handle more of the healing duty if Raithen focuses
on destruction or illusion spells," suggested Shaka.
"I enjoy your thoughtfulness," nodded Raithen to Shaka.
"Thank-you. Conjuration and Destruction are where my Drakes are at."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 10:41 PM)
I enjoy your thoughtfulness," nodded Raithen to
Shaka. "Thank-you. Conjuration and Destruction are where my Drakes are
at.
"All right then; Raithen will be our dealer of magcal death and
destruction, Shaka will be in charge of healing people and casting fortify
effects to bolster them, and I'll be in charge of weakening the enemy and
removing their fortify effects, as well as dispelling silences and other
harmful effects on our people," Loranna says. "Shaka, we'll practice
casting in conjunction so we can cure a person of curses and silences and get
his fortify effects back up in a jiffy."
"We should also take Raithen's summons into account; send some cannon
fodder ahead of us first, then he starts casting spells to flatten the
opponent," she says.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 04:48 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 07:35 PM)
And you know for a fact that they will stick to that plan
everytime? That they will always be on the defensive?
Kratos glared back at Isidor, "It's called using your head and I don't
mean ramming something with your head just so you know." He pondered his
theory, "Yes it is possible that they might change their battle plan but
i'm simply stating facts and it would help to have at least one offensive
battle."
He spoke again, "I apologize for my insult Isidor but if we simply take
the defensive all the time we won't last a day in battle wherever we are
going."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:48 PM)
Kratos glared back at Isidor, "It's called using your head
and I don't mean ramming something with your head just so you know." He
pondered his theory, "Yes it is possible that they might change their
battle plan but i'm simply stating facts and it would help to have at least one
offensive battle."
He spoke again, "I apologize for my insult Isidor but if we simply take
the defensive all the time we won't last a day in battle wherever we are
going."
Isidor rolled his eyes and said "Yes, Kratos. I'm aware that we can't take
the defensive all the time. That was the point of what I just said! That you
can't know what your enemy is going to do!"
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:48 PM)
Kratos glared back at Isidor, "It's called using your head
and I don't mean ramming something with your head just so you know." He
pondered his theory, "Yes it is possible that they might change their
battle plan but i'm simply stating facts and it would help to have at least one
offensive battle."
He spoke again, "I apologize for my insult Isidor but if we simply take
the defensive all the time we won't last a day in battle wherever we are
going."
"I think we'll need more than one formation before we're done, and a set
of verbal commands so that we can be flexible in battle," said Shaka.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:54 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 10:51 PM)
"I think we'll need more than one formation before we're
done, and a set of verbal commands so that we can be flexible in battle,"
said Shaka.
"Yes, yes we will," Loranna says, glaring at Kratos and Isidor and
saying "Guys, we're supposed to be working together here, remember?
So rather than complain whether we're to use an offensive or a defensive
strategy, why not have Kratos work on the offensive one, Isidor the defensive,
and we'll practice both? We will at some point need to fall back on the
defensive, and we will need to take the fight to the enemy in order to win
other fights."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 07:54 PM)
"Yes, yes we will," Loranna says, glaring at Kratos
and Isidor and saying "Guys, we're supposed to be working together
here, remember? So rather than complain whether we're to use an offensive
or a defensive strategy, why not have Kratos work on the offensive one, Isidor
the defensive, and we'll practice both? We will at some point need
to fall back on the defensive, and we will need to take the fight to the enemy
in order to win other fights."
Kratos looked back toward Loranna, "Although I do not think Isidor is
ready to be making strategies for the sake of our defense I will agree with
what you say I will take the offensive." Kratos stopped to listen to his
companions suggestions.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 10:54 PM)
"Yes, yes we will," Loranna says, glaring at Kratos
and Isidor and saying "Guys, we're supposed to be working together
here, remember? So rather than complain whether we're to use an offensive
or a defensive strategy, why not have Kratos work on the offensive one, Isidor
the defensive, and we'll practice both? We will at some point need
to fall back on the defensive, and we will need to take the fight to the enemy
in order to win other fights."
"Very well. Sorry Loranna."
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:57 PM)
Kratos looked back toward Loranna, "Although I do not think
Isidor is ready to be making strategies for the sake of our defense I will
agree with what you say I will take the offensive." Kratos stopped to
listen to his companions suggestions.
Isidor bit his tounge, and looked as though he very much wanted to say
something, but he didn't. He just closed his eyes, and began to think.
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 05:03 AM
"Now, concerning what I had said before about the advancing
and retreating formation; I've decided to improve on it." Raithen took a
peice of parchment and a quill and began writing and drawing.
Archer----Warrior
Healer----Rouge
-------Mage----------------->Enemy
Archer-----Warrior
-------Mage
Raithen looked up. "What? No one understands it?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 05:41 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 11:03 PM)
Raithen looked up. "What? No one understands it?"
"No, we're thinking about it," said Shaka. "But I think we're
all ready to break for an evening meal now."
He rose and nodded to Loranna, then said, "Thanks for everyone's ideas
this afternoon."
Shaka headed back to his room before deciding where to eat. On impulse, he
wrote a note on parchment and slipped it under Anya's door.
Sorry about the hug today while you were still healing from the battle, it
read.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 08:33 AM
Kratos hid it well but he knew he could not attend the battle
because of the wounds he had suffered fighting Staada the golden saint he had
recovered his Gavel of the Ordinator from. Kratos reached his room and opened
the door, as soon as he closed it he stripped his armor off and saw a giant
gash on his chest and was bleeding internally.
"Blasted muck sucking Daedra got me good." Kratos said half in pain
and half in sarcasm, "They will know I have been wounded when the healer
arrives, I will have to sit this one out and watch them try their best without
me, although they will suffer defeat without the help of an Ordinator such as
myself." Kratos said with just a hint of arrogance.
The healer opened the door and immediatly told Kratos to lay down, after Kratos
had gotten comfortable the healer spoke, "This will take at least a day to
fix." Kratos almost fell out of his bed, "A day!?! I cannot wait that
long, can you do it any faster?" The healer knew she would become
frustrated with Kratos and spoke once more, "Do not rush the healing
process, this is a very bad wound you must wait!"
Kratos lay there thinking as he was given a pain releaving potion to drink,
"I must protect my men they cannot win without me, I am the commander, I
am an Ordinator, I am the......." Kratos passed out from the pain as he
was becoming delirious or was he?
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 09:02 AM
Tris bathed reluctantly, hating to wash the scent of her from
his skin. He wasn't drunk, but he felt larger than life, warmly intoxicated,
friends with all the world.
No telling what the others had said in private. He had gotten the public
account of the battle from spectators over dinner at the tavern. No wonder the
General was always so sort tempered. People were impossible to work with, as
soon as you expected them to do anything in particular they ran off in all
different directions. Like the time he had upended a basketful of mice in the
marketplace.
On the other hand, maybe the General just needed to get laid more often.
"Arynel, you're not doing your job, little buddy," he said out loud,
correcting his course back to the castle, steering by the lights of the windows
of Ald Raathim. He wondered if Goranthir was still up at this hour.
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 09:12 AM
Goranthir was practicing his nascent skills at Illusion. Raithen
had been a patient tutor: he reminded Goran of the teachers he had back in
Firsthold, all first-rate, with the patience of saints, whose wills he had
systematically broken by being irredeemably impatient with his own progress.
The Psijic tutors especially had been concerned with form and method, when all
he wanted was results. He wanted to learn to turn invisible and to see what
can’t be seen immediately.
After hours, he could cast Chameleon. A rather sad Chameleon, made sadder
because, he remembered, he had been taught it before. Still, in shadow, he
couldn’t be seen, and he was trying to spy on the household staff of Loranna’s
castle.
A pity more of them weren’t engaged in backroom shenanigans. Well, except for
Razbiah and the pastry chef, and that was disgusting to look at.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 09:20 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 02:12 AM)
Goranthir was practicing his nascent skills at Illusion.
Raithen had been a patient tutor: he reminded Goran of the teachers he had back
in Firsthold, all first-rate, with the patience of saints, whose wills he had
systematically broken by being irredeemably impatient with his own
progress. The Psijic tutors especially had been concerned with form and
method, when all he wanted was results. He wanted to learn to turn
invisible and to see what can’t be seen immediately.
After hours, he could cast Chameleon. A rather sad Chameleon, made sadder
because, he remembered, he had been taught it before. Still, in shadow,
he couldn’t be seen, and he was trying to spy on the household staff of
Loranna’s castle.
A pity more of them weren’t engaged in backroom shenanigans. Well, except
for Razbiah and the pastry chef, and that was disgusting to look at.
Tris had slipped into the Void, the easiest way to find people, since you could
see both inside and outside simultaneously.
He didn't see Goranthir immediately, however.
He was starting to feel agitated when he spotted a suspicious shimmer.
Standing in the Void, General Light's premiere spy chuckled to himself.
He wouldn't have done it if he hadn't felt a little drunk, a little crazy, as
if the world was his to play with. But he did feel all these things. And
Goranthir didn't have nearly enough fun in his life. Tris could fix that.
Tris stepped out from the Void and laid his hand on Goranthir's shoulder.
"Nice view," he said, softly, into his ear.
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 09:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 12:20 AM)
"Nice view," he said, softly, into his ear.
Goranthir shrieked. The scullery maid he had been watching shrieked also and
fled, dropping the newly polished silver she had been carrying, causing a
tremendous clatter. The heavy footsteps of Dram’s guards echoed down the hall,
coming closer.
Goran had his elbow to Tris’s throat before he realized who it was. It would
have been normal to pass through anger on the road from shock to delight at
seeing his friend, but the young ranger turned spy took the short-cut.
"Tris!" he laughed. "Where have you been?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 09:35 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 02:27 AM)
Goranthir shrieked. The scullery maid he had been watching
shrieked also and fled, dropping the newly polished silver she had been
carrying, causing a tremendous clatter. The heavy footsteps of Dram’s
guards echoed down the hall, coming closer.
Goran had his elbow to Tris’s throat before he realized who it was. It
would have been normal to pass through anger on the road from shock to delight
at seeing his friend, but the young ranger turned spy took the short-cut.
"Tris!" he laughed. "Where have you been?"
Tris was too incapacitated with laughter to answer him immediately.
When he could talk, he grabbed his arm. "Come on, before anyone figures
out we're not ghosts."
Tris had spotted one of Ald Raathim's hidden passages from within the Void.
They took it now, slipping into the space behind the serving niche. Safe within
the thick castle walls, they watched the guard pass.
"She'll have a nice story in the morning," Tris said. "You'd
think, after Ald Raathim's bloody procession, a little shriek wouldn't startle
her. I went to see your grandmother, my dear boy."
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 09:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 12:35 AM)
She'll have a nice story in the morning," Tris
said. "You'd think, after Ald Raathim's bloody procession, a little shriek
wouldn't startle her. I went to see your grandmother, my dear boy.
"Clearly, she’s overworked, poor thing," Goranthir laughed softly.
"You saw my grandmother? Why?"
Something, a bit of joy, died in Goranthir’s eyes. Tris could recognize it. It
was suspicion. "Tell me why?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 09:45 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 02:39 AM)
Clearly, she’s overworked, poor thing," Goranthir
laughed softly. "You saw my grandmother? Why?
Something, a bit of joy, died in Goranthir’s eyes. Tris could recognize
it. It was suspicion. "Tell me why?"
The space within the walls was close, but not dark. The light came from above;
the kitchen, by the smell of it.
It was Tris's long-held policy never to talk about women, and his newly-formed
policy especially never to talk about queens. But maybe compassion was a higher
virtue than confidentiality.
He kissed Goranthir's cheek, looked him steadily in the eye. "Don't you
know the answer to that?"
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 09:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 12:45 AM)
The space within the walls was close, but not dark. The light
came from above; the kitchen, by the smell of it.
It was Tris's long-held policy never to talk about women, and his newly-formed
policy especially never to talk about queens. But maybe compassion was a higher
virtue than confidentiality.
He kissed Goranthir's cheek, looked him steadily in the eye. "Don't you
know the answer to that?"
Goranthir pulled away from the kiss, angry, but when he looked into Tris’s eyes
for just a moment, he was instantly happy again. He grabbed Tris in a crushing
hug.
"You’re her lover!" he laughed. "Thank Stendarr, I thought you
were her spy!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 09:57 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 02:49 AM)
Goranthir pulled away from the kiss, angry, but when he looked
into Tris’s eyes for just a moment, he was instantly happy again. He
grabbed Tris in a crushing hug.
"You’re her lover!" he laughed. "Thank Stendarr, I thought you
were her spy!"
Tris laughed too, although more quietly; he put his hand over the boy's mouth
for a moment to remind him of where they were.
"I love her, and I love you," he said. Which was true. "If I'm
anyone's spy, I'm the General's. But that's like saying I'm my own spy.
Allerleirauh is funny that way, she gave me this for defying her orders, when I
saved someone's life."
He touched the golden sunburst brooch at his collar.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:00 AM
Tris and Goranthir can hear a couple of the guards talking.
"You see anything?"
"Nothing suspicious ..."
"Think it was anything?"
"With the crowd the Lady's got hanging around lately? Who knows? Better
keep checking though."
"Blast it ... "
"Yeah ... so anyway, you think Dram'll clock Kratos tomorrow?"
"I got fifty drakes on it; you saw Dram breaking out the belt and
rings."
"Heh; hope they wait to fight till we wake up, don't wanna miss it."
"You said it ..."
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 10:04 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 12:57 AM)
Tris laughed too, although more quietly; he put his hand
over the boy's mouth for a moment to remind him of where they were.
"I love her, and I love you," he said. Which was true. "If
I'm anyone's spy, I'm the General's. But that's like saying I'm my own spy.
Allerleirauh is funny that way, she gave me this for defying her orders, when I
saved someone's life."
He touched the golden sunburst brooch at his collar.
"I -- " Goranthir began, thinking he would say I Love You, but
it didn’t sound right, here and now. Maybe it was true, but he was sixteen, and
what did it mean? Should he say You’re My Hero or I Want To Be You,
Both sounded equally sappy. Instead, he amended it quickly, " – Gotta meet
Allerleirauh. I’ll be loaded down with presents for disobedience."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 10:10 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 03:04 AM)
"I -- " Goranthir began, thinking he would say I
Love You, but it didn’t sound right, here and now. Maybe it was true,
but he was sixteen, and what did it mean? Should he say You’re My Hero
or I Want To Be You, Both sounded equally sappy. Instead, he
amended it quickly, " – Gotta meet Allerleirauh. I’ll be loaded down
with presents for disobedience."
Tris chuckled.
"Come on, before they figure out where we are," he said, turning
sideways and slipping through the passage. "Goran... between us. Chameleon
is a nice trick, but watching life without participating, it's bad for the
soul. You get all sorts of mad ideas, and no one to correct them. And standing
in the dark looking at the light causes envy, which can sour even a nature as
sweet as yours."
The passage led, eventually, into a hall behind the kitchen, near the garden
door. Tris stepped out into the garden and took a breath.
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 10:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 01:10 AM)
Tris chuckled.
"Come on, before they figure out where we are," he said,
turning sideways and slipping through the passage. "Goran... between us.
Chameleon is a nice trick, but watching life without participating, it's bad
for the soul. You get all sorts of mad ideas, and no one to correct them. And
standing in the dark looking at the light causes envy, which can sour even a
nature as sweet as yours."
The passage led, eventually, into a hall behind the kitchen, near the garden
door. Tris stepped out into the garden and took a breath.
"Seriously?" Goranthir said, with a laugh. "You don’t have to
worry. I was only doing that because I wanted to find a way not to get my
little butt kicked in the next arena fight. Spying on household staff is
actually less interesting than watching them when they know they’re being
watched. People are so boring when there’s no one around."
"On the other hand," he smiled. "We got a little bit of insider
information on tomorrow’s fight from those guards … Is it wrong to use
that?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 10:22 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 03:15 AM)
Seriously?" Goranthir said, with a laugh. "You
don’t have to worry. I was only doing that because I wanted to find a way
not to get my little butt kicked in the next arena fight. Spying on
household staff is actually less interesting than watching them when they know
they’re being watched. People are so boring when there’s no one
around.
"On the other hand," he smiled. "We got a little bit of insider
information on tomorrow’s fight from those guards … Is it wrong to use
that?"
"It's not wrong to use whatever will let you win," Tris said.
"Honor is something invented by the one who has an advantage, in hopes
that the other will be fool enough to let him keep it.
"Chameleon might work for you, if what you're doing is speaking to
beasts," Tris said. "It's less useful, although still helpful, in a
swordfight. I'm sorry I missed the discussion. Any tactics suggested that seem
actually useful?"
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 10:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 01:22 AM)
"It's not wrong to use whatever will let you
win," Tris said. "Honor is something invented by the one who
has an advantage, in hopes that the other will be fool enough to let him keep
it.
"Chameleon might work for you, if what you're doing is speaking to
beasts," Tris said. "It's less useful, although still helpful,
in a swordfight. I'm sorry I missed the discussion. Any tactics suggested that
seem actually useful?"
"I had a little tactic I tried to use in the fight today," Goranthir
frowned. "But it didn’t work out so well. I thought I could lure Radont
and Anya into a trap by pretending to run away, but they just felt sorry for me
and held off the match until we fought normally. I didn’t stay for all the
discussions of tactics, but that ordinator Kratos had some ideas, and so did
Isidor … Maybe if Loranna’s still awake, we could ask her what they said?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:38 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 04:30 AM)
I had a little tactic I tried to use in the fight
today," Goranthir frowned. "But it didn’t work out so
well. I thought I could lure Radont and Anya into a trap by pretending to
run away, but they just felt sorry for me and held off the match until we
fought normally. I didn’t stay for all the discussions of tactics, but
that ordinator Kratos had some ideas, and so did Isidor … Maybe if Loranna’s
still awake, we could ask her what they said?
Loranna, should Tris and Gornathir go look for her, is in the library, looking
through texts on magic. She has a stack of papers with her, and is sipping some
of Razbiah's tea.
Posted by: Sir Radont Aug 12 2005, 10:40 AM
Radont enters the library, a book on Ordinators is tucked under
his arm. He nods to Loranna, finds a seat, and begins reading.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 10:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:38 AM)
Loranna, should Tris and Gornathir go look for her, is in the
library, looking through texts on magic. She has a stack of papers with
her, and is sipping some of Razbiah's tea.
Loranna wasn't hard to locate, once they determined she wasn't in her room.
"Hello, beautiful," Tris said. "Are we the Can't Sleep
Club?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 04:41 AM)
Loranna wasn't hard to locate, once they determined she wasn't
in her room.
"Hello, beautiful," Tris said. "Are we the Can't Sleep
Club?"
"I'm telling myself not to drink the Potion of Weeklong Worshipping,"
Loranna says, laughing a little. "Hello Tris, Goranthir, Sir Radont ...
no, no sleep for me just yet. I was working on some more spell ideas, and
trying to think of how to best use them in a fight ..."
She offers people some tea. "Care for a late night strategy session? I
fear Dram and his guards will have us for brunch tomorrow."
Posted by: Sir Radont Aug 12 2005, 10:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:44 AM)
I'm telling myself not to drink the Potion of Weeklong
Worshipping," Loranna says, laughing a little. "Hello Tris,
Goranthir, Sir Radont ... no, no sleep for me just yet. I was working on
some more spell ideas, and trying to think of how to best use them in a fight
...
She offers people some tea. "Care for a late night strategy
session? I fear Dram and his guards will have us for brunch
tomorrow."
Radont closed the book gently, noting the page number - 4.
"I suppose I could offer advice, though my training is more on large scale
combat."
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 10:50 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 01:44 AM)
She offers people some tea. "Care for a late night
strategy session? I fear Dram and his guards will have us for brunch
tomorrow."
"Yes, we have some insider information for you," Goranthir smiled,
winking at Tris. "Dram is ‘breaking out the belt and rings,’ whatever that
means."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 10:52 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:44 AM)
I'm telling myself not to drink the Potion of Weeklong
Worshipping," Loranna says, laughing a little. "Hello Tris,
Goranthir, Sir Radont ... no, no sleep for me just yet. I was working on
some more spell ideas, and trying to think of how to best use them in a fight
...
She offers people some tea. "Care for a late night strategy
session? I fear Dram and his guards will have us for brunch
tomorrow."
"I heard about the battle from people in the tavern, but I have no idea
what you discussed privately," Tris said. "I'm not sure I'm much of a
tactician, but it does seem that splitting off and each taking a target is a
bad idea. And I wanted to compliment Goranthir on going down hard, trying to
take Anya with him."
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 10:54 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 01:52 AM)
I heard about the battle from people in the tavern, but I
have no idea what you discussed privately," Tris said. "I'm not
sure I'm much of a tactician, but it does seem that splitting off and each
taking a target is a bad idea. And I wanted to compliment Goranthir on
going down hard, trying to take Anya with him.
Goranthir touched his side where the dagger had dug in so deeply, and grimaced.
"Oh, yes, the infamous doomed head butt. Thanks, Tris, for reminding me
…"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:58 AM
We talked tactics some afterward; a lot of it was ...
well, Kratos was talking pincer movements, and Isidor was trying to come up
with defensive formations," she says. "I jotted down some notes;
they're in this mess of papers somewhere ...
"Are we spying now dear?" Loranna asks Goran with a smile. "Belt
and rings? I know Dram has a Belt of Ogrim Might that he wore on the battle of
Red Mountain; as for rings he has a number of them, mostly small things like
invisibility or sleep - things a guard could find handy."
She frowns a bit. "Though I do know he's had this idea of helping out in
the arena for a few days now; he could have gotten new equipment made with a
specific strategy in mind."
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 11:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 01:58 AM)
We talked tactics some afterward; a lot of it was ...
well, Kratos was talking pincer movements, and Isidor was trying to come up
with defensive formations," she says. "I jotted down some
notes; they're in this mess of papers somewhere ...
"Are we spying now dear?" Loranna asks Goran with a smile.
"Belt and rings? I know Dram has a Belt of Ogrim Might that he wore
on the battle of Red Mountain; as for rings he has a number of them, mostly
small things like invisibility or sleep - things a guard could find
handy."
She frowns a bit. "Though I do know he's had this idea of helping
out in the arena for a few days now; he could have gotten new equipment made
with a specific strategy in mind."
"I’d fill the place with angry Alit," Goranthir said. "But I
wouldn’t trust the guards not to kill them. I don't know if our healing spells
would work on them ... that's why I didn't use them to fight Anya ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:58 AM)
We talked tactics some afterward; a lot of it was ...
well, Kratos was talking pincer movements, and Isidor was trying to come up
with defensive formations," she says. "I jotted down some
notes; they're in this mess of papers somewhere ...
"Are we spying now dear?" Loranna asks Goran with a smile.
"Belt and rings? I know Dram has a Belt of Ogrim Might that he wore
on the battle of Red Mountain; as for rings he has a number of them, mostly
small things like invisibility or sleep - things a guard could find
handy."
She frowns a bit. "Though I do know he's had this idea of helping
out in the arena for a few days now; he could have gotten new equipment made
with a specific strategy in mind."
"I'd like to see some anti-mage tactics," Tris said. "So far I
think the main lesson learned about fighting mages is, Don't fireball your
buddies. There are other lessons. Anya for example, she would be useful against
mages. Can't cast a spell while dodging arrows."
Posted by: Sir Radont Aug 12 2005, 11:05 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 AM)
I'd like to see some anti-mage tactics," Tris
said. "So far I think the main lesson learned about fighting mages is,
Don't fireball your buddies. There are other lessons. Anya for example, she
would be useful against mages. Can't cast a spell while dodging arrows.
"Now that's a tactic I like, how many competant marksmen do we have? We
don't want too many because then we can't guard them all, we don't want too few
either, one marksman will be targeted quickly by the enemy."
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 11:05 AM
"Is there any way to recognize what spell is cast?"
Goranthir asks, after a pause. "Maybe my mind is too much on trickery, but
if a sleep spell were negated, but they thought some of us had fallen asleep,
and then we could catch them when they thought we were down …"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 AM)
I'd like to see some anti-mage tactics," Tris
said. "So far I think the main lesson learned about fighting mages is,
Don't fireball your buddies. There are other lessons. Anya for example, she
would be useful against mages. Can't cast a spell while dodging arrows.
"Arrows can hurt, and even with my healing potions and pracitce in taking
hits they tend to jostle my spellcasting," Loranna agrees. "I have in
fact been working on polishing up the spell I used on Falco to neuter archers -
though of course a mage can remove that with a Dispel or two."
"As for wide area effect attacks ... those work best when the enemy is a
ways off from you and you can afford to cast a big spell at them," she
says. "Although ... I remember Doll's tactic to save Cyndarius at Hogithum,
so one might also consider casting Resist Fire on a fighter, letting him be
swarmed by the enemy, and then letting loose with a blast ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:12 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 04:05 AM)
Is there any way to recognize what spell is cast?"
Goranthir asks, after a pause. "Maybe my mind is too much on trickery, but
if a sleep spell were negated, but they thought some of us had fallen asleep,
and then we could catch them when they thought we were down …
"I'm not sure any tactic that depends too specifically on the enemy doing
what you hope is a good idea," Tris said. "What if they never cast a
sleep spell?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:08 AM)
Arrows can hurt, and even with my healing potions and
pracitce in taking hits they tend to jostle my spellcasting," Loranna
agrees. "I have in fact been working on polishing up the spell I used
on Falco to neuter archers - though of course a mage can remove that with a
Dispel or two.
"As for wide area effect attacks ... those work best when the enemy is a
ways off from you and you can afford to cast a big spell at them," she
says. "Although ... I remember Doll's tactic to save Cyndarius at
Hogithum, so one might also consider casting Resist Fire on a fighter, letting
him be swarmed by the enemy, and then letting loose with a blast ..."
"You can cast Reflect on your own people and let loose," Tris said.
"But it has to be coordinated. Speaking of coordination, there's no reason
little Anya should be working alone. She can be buffed to be a much better
archer; she can fire enchanted or poisoned arrows."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:12 AM)
I'm not sure any tactic that depends too specifically on
the enemy doing what you hope is a good idea," Tris said. "What
if they never cast a sleep spell?
"You can cast Reflect on your own people and let loose," Tris
said. "But it has to be coordinated. Speaking of coordination, there's no
reason little Anya should be working alone. She can be buffed to be a much
better archer; she can fire enchanted or poisoned arrows."
" ... I'll work on some poisons," Loranna promises. "I agree
about the buffing though. I was suggesting that Shaka take healing and buffing
duties this tme around while I focus on draining the enemy - but maybe I should
help buff everyone up at first, before we actually engage."
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 11:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 02:12 AM)
I'm not sure any tactic that depends too specifically on
the enemy doing what you hope is a good idea," Tris said. "What
if they never cast a sleep spell?
Goranthir nodded. Tris was right, as always. He was glad he was on his side.
"You say that Dram has been helping out at the arena lately,"
Goranthir said thoughtfully. "Could he have set any traps? If I had more
time to plan the last bout, I would have brought something better than a couple
of distracting sand snakes out …"
He yawned, "I should get some sleep."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:21 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 05:15 AM)
Goranthir nodded. Tris was right, as always. He was
glad he was on his side.
"You say that Dram has been helping out at the arena lately,"
Goranthir said thoughtfully. "Could he have set any traps? If
I had more time to plan the last bout, I would have brought something better
than a couple of distracting sand snakes out …"
He yawned, "I should get some sleep."
"Sleep well dear," Loranna says, flashing Goranthir a warm smile.
"I'm pretty sure Dram will think of traps; he's been discussing setting
traps in key places in the castle to increase security already," Loranna
says. "What sort of traps, I don't know; I'd expect them to be, again,
things guards would think to use, something to slow us down and make us easy to
capture."
Posted by: Sir Radont Aug 12 2005, 11:22 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 05:15 AM)
Goranthir nodded. Tris was right, as always. He was
glad he was on his side.
"You say that Dram has been helping out at the arena lately,"
Goranthir said thoughtfully. "Could he have set any traps? If
I had more time to plan the last bout, I would have brought something better
than a couple of distracting sand snakes out …"
He yawned, "I should get some sleep."
Radont closed his eyes briefly and nearly fell asleep.
"I'm off to bed as well, night men, and lady."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:24 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 04:15 AM)
Goranthir nodded. Tris was right, as always. He was
glad he was on his side.
"You say that Dram has been helping out at the arena lately,"
Goranthir said thoughtfully. "Could he have set any traps? If
I had more time to plan the last bout, I would have brought something better
than a couple of distracting sand snakes out …"
He yawned, "I should get some sleep."
"Go get your beauty sleep," Tris said, with a grin. "See you in
the morning."
He was sorting through the papers from earlier.
"Loranna... the idea that's starting to form in my mind is defining
people, not by abilities, but by FUNCTION. Healing is a function; buffing is a
function; hexing is a function; physical damage is a function; magical damage
is a function. You see?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:24 AM)
Go get your beauty sleep," Tris said, with a
grin. "See you in the morning.
He was sorting through the papers from earlier.
"Loranna... the idea that's starting to form in my mind is defining
people, not by abilities, but by FUNCTION. Healing is a function; buffing
is a function; hexing is a function; physical damage is a
function; magical damage is a function. You see?"
"That's what I was trying to get at when I spoke up," she says.
"We need people dedicated to specific tasks - though I don't know if all
of us are versatile enough yet to be able to say "Okay, this is your
function and that is mine". But we need to define people's roles - and,
their jobs in those roles. Enemy archers need to be dealt with, as do enemy
mages, but who targets them? Enemy fighters need to be stopped; we need people
who stay to defend the line and people to advance to take the enemy."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:32 AM)
That's what I was trying to get at when I spoke up,"
she says. "We need people dedicated to specific tasks - though I
don't know if all of us are versatile enough yet to be able to say "Okay,
this is your function and that is mine". But we need to define
people's roles - and, their jobs in those roles. Enemy archers need to be
dealt with, as do enemy mages, but who targets them? Enemy fighters need
to be stopped; we need people who stay to defend the line and people to advance
to take the enemy.
"People don't need to be versatile," Tris said. "That's what we
have NOW, a bunch of terrifically versatile heroes running around solo. What
people need to be is reliant on each other."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:45 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:38 AM)
People don't need to be versatile," Tris said.
"That's what we have NOW, a bunch of terrifically versatile heroes running
around solo. What people need to be is reliant on each other.
Loranna lets out an unhappy breath. "Right now I don't see us having
that," she says. "You and I had it in our demonstration but I'm not
confident enough in anyone else's ability yet to heal, or drain, or buff. And I
know I can't do all three at once and be even partially effective."
"Maybe I'm just being pessimistic, though ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:45 AM)
Loranna lets out an unhappy breath. "Right now I
don't see us having that," she says. "You and I had it in our
demonstration but I'm not confident enough in anyone else's ability yet to
heal, or drain, or buff. And I know I can't do all three at once and be
even partially effective."
"Maybe I'm just being pessimistic, though ..."
"So we break out the toybox," Tris said. "Instant skills, only a
hundred thousand drakes apiece. Give the people who need buffed rings to buff
themselves with."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:53 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:48 AM)
So we break out the toybox," Tris said.
"Instant skills, only a hundred thousand drakes apiece. Give the people
who need buffed rings to buff themselves with.
"I did call for the best trainers I could find," Loranna says.
"And I'm up for stuffing some Golden Saints into a soul gem to pay for
expenses - not that I can't afford to pay for people already."
"Lemme talk to Slyvos," she says. "He's been kind of keeping to
himself lately but he is the best enchanter I know next to Allie. If people
need buffing rings, he's our best resource."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:53 AM)
I did call for the best trainers I could find,"
Loranna says. "And I'm up for stuffing some Golden Saints into a
soul gem to pay for expenses - not that I can't afford to pay for people
already.
"Lemme talk to Slyvos," she says. "He's been kind of
keeping to himself lately but he is the best enchanter I know next to
Allie. If people need buffing rings, he's our best resource."
"Good idea," Tris said. "Probably best that he keeps a low
profile for a while; people's feelings are still tender."
He kissed Loranna on the cheek. "I should be off to bed too; I didn't
sleep last night."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:57 AM)
Good idea," Tris said. "Probably best that
he keeps a low profile for a while; people's feelings are still
tender.
He kissed Loranna on the cheek. "I should be off to bed too; I
didn't sleep last night."
Loranna returns the kiss, muttering "Well, now Slyvos won't be available
till late afternoon ... hehe."
"Get some sleep hun; you've been invaluable and we need you," she
says. "Plus I'd cry if you dropped dead on us."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 12:01 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:58 AM)
Loranna returns the kiss, muttering "Well, now Slyvos won't
be available till late afternoon ... hehe."
"Get some sleep hun; you've been invaluable and we need you," she
says. "Plus I'd cry if you dropped dead on us."
"Ah, don't worry about that," Tris said. "At the rate we're
going, if I drop dead I'll be able to walk back and take up residence in my old
chambers."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 12:03 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 06:01 AM)
Ah, don't worry about that," Tris said.
"At the rate we're going, if I drop dead I'll be able to walk back and
take up residence in my old chambers.
"You!" Loranna pulls out a small pillow from her robes and attacks
Tris's hair. "No more bad jokes; off to bed with you dear."
Her face shines with a smile and her eyes twinkle.
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 02:46 PM
Raithen awoke slowly the next day. For those that do not know
him, it would be surprising that he didn't look excited about the coming
events.
He sliced a Kwama egg into peices and ate them with a spoon, then he got
dressed and teleported to the arena. Not before sneaking some 'Restore Magica'
potions with him of course...
He arrived, looked around and said, "it seems I awoke much to early this
morning." He smiled, "oh well."
The moring sun was just creeping over the horizon, making the sky a rather
orange colour. There was dew still on the ground, sparkling slightly.
He went into the center of the arena and began summoning some Lesser Daedra
whom he had made pacts with earliyer (so as to keep them in this realm longer).
A Hunger: Raithen hoped to scare some of the soldiers.
An Ogrim: This Daedra can take the hits while the rest of us attack,
thought Raithen.
A Dremora: These were always good fighters.
Raithen took a step back and serveyed his expendable servents. "Doesn't
matter to them, they'll just reapear in Oblivion."
He then sat down on an invisible chair, pulled out a peice of parchment, and
began writing: clearly lost in thought...
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 03:41 PM
Early that morning, Shaka breakfasted in a nearly-empty dining
hall. He had donned his usual mixture of armor but was wearing the borrowed
guard's cuirass rather than the Dragonbone.
I've gotten too dependent on it over the years, he thought. If I'm selected to
be one of the Eight, I'll use it; but I need to train seriously first.
After the main bout of the day, he planned to study at the Mage Guild. Shaka
still didn't know any Dispel cantrips, or Reflect. Shaka had neglected so many
weapons in his life that he was now ashamed to call himself a battlemage.
Hopefully Loranna will teach me sanctuary spells, and better healing, he
thought.
Shaka thought for a moment about obtaining a helm. His large, dragon-like ears
had always seemed in the way. He decided to at least obtain a Legion helm and
have a blacksmith modify it. For now, Shaka slipped off his four earrings and
pocketed them. No sense in having one more weak point that an enemy could tear
off and hurt him with.
Absurdly, thinking of Loranna earlier reminded him of her charms. Shaka was
committed to Anya, but it was lonely sometimes.
He wondered briefly if Ald Raathim had a "house of delights" yet.
Somehow he doubted it. Shaka had never paid for a woman in his life anyway; it
had to mean something to him. Preferring mammals over his own kind hadn't
helped over the years. He could count the number of lovers on one hand, with
perhaps a talon left over.
Stupid. Get on your feet, old man, he thought, and left for what promised to be
a clear day.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 06:04 PM
Isidor lay in his bed, dreaming.
He turned to the right, and saw her blonde hair on the pillow. She was
really beautiful. "Anya..."
Isidor woke up, and cursed himself. "Dammit, you fool, get your mind off
of that...off of her." He stood up, and put on his armor and picked up his
axe. He wanted to go the mages Guild and get some Restoration Spells. He walked
over to the guild, with no breakfast.
When he arrived, he saw Shaka there. "Hail, Shaka!".
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 06:11 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 12:04 PM)
When he arrived, he saw Shaka there. "Hail, Shaka!".
"Morning, Isidor," said Shaka. He had decided to pick up a few
potions before stopping by the arena.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 06:12 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 12:11 PM)
"Morning, Isidor," said Shaka. He had decided to
pick up a few potions before stopping by the arena.
"Trying to bone up on some magick?".
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 06:14 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 12:12 PM)
"Trying to bone up on some magick?".
"That's more for this afternoon, hopefully. Just checking my supplies this
morning," replied Shaka absent-mindedly.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 06:15 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 12:14 PM)
"That's more for this afternoon, hopefully. Just
checking my supplies this morning," replied Shaka absent-mindedly.
"Something else on your mind? You seem preoccupied."
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 06:19 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 12:15 PM)
Something else on your mind? You seem preoccupied.
They were walking to the field of the arena as they talked. Shaka didn't feel
like talking about women just now, so he brought up something that had occurred
to him in the past week.
"Isidor, I hope this doesn't anger you, but I was thinking about what got
you exiled from Skyrim. . . . . You assumed you knew the murderer of your loved
ones, but what if it wasn't the one you assumed? If someone else killed them,
then that's another reason to go back and try to clear up what happened."
"Also, if you can find your girl again in Skyrim, you could bring her back
to Ald Raathim's Nord colony if nothing else."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 06:23 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 12:19 PM)
They were walking to the field of the arena as they
talked. Shaka didn't feel like talking about women just now, so he
brought up something that had occurred to him in the past week.
"Isidor, I hope this doesn't anger you, but I was thinking about what got
you exiled from Skyrim. . . . . You assumed you knew
the murderer of your loved ones, but what if it wasn't the one you
assumed? If someone else killed them, then that's another reason to go
back and try to clear up what happened."
"Also, if you can find your girl again in Skyrim, you could bring her back
to Ald Raathim's Nord colony if nothing else."
Isidor stopped for a moment. He didn't know what made Shaka bring this up.
"I know." Was all he said. After discussing a subject he didn't want
to discuss, he wanted to turn the tables on Shaka. So, in his blunt manor, he
said "How are things going with Anya?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 06:28 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 12:23 PM)
Isidor stopped for a moment. He didn't know what made Shaka
bring this up. "I know." Was all he said. After discussing a subject
he didn't want to discuss, he wanted to turn the tables on Shaka. So, in his
blunt manor, he said "How are things going with Anya?"
Shaka studied his friend for a moment. I guess I'm not the only one who's come
to appreciate her, he thought. Still, honesty was an old habit with Shaka.
"You'd have to ask her. . . . It was stupid of me to hug her yesterday
after the practice; she was still hurting." And I should have known
better, because being a slave mistress years ago has given her serious issues
with being touched, possibly lifelong, thought Shaka with sadness.
It changes nothing for how I feel about her, though, he thought.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 06:30 PM
Falco was whistling to himself as he entered the mages guild
that morning. He had recieved a letter and a small bundle of objects via guild
guide. He opened up the letter and read,
Dear my old friend Falco,
I got you what you requested, but it wasn't easy, I had to snatch them out of
the supply room, without permission from a higher ranking mage, thats a
bannable offense you know. I feel more like you every day. But anyway, I got
you everything you need, a soul gem with a golden saint, an empty soul gem, and
a scroll of gem-feeder. They're all in the bundle. Please forgive me, but what
is this stuff for anyway, for 15 years I have been etting letters from you,
always asking something of me, never just wondering how your best friend is
doing. Anyway I hope you put them to good use.
-Gerard
P.S. Solena left Cyrodill yesterday to resume er search, I know you wanted me
to keep an eye on that woman, and report to you.
Falco smiled and wrote on the back of te letter:
Sorry Gerard. As soon as this buisness is concluded I'll head back to
Cyrodill and visit you. Don't worry about Solena I can take care of her.
He pocketed the supplies and walked to the local alchemist's shop. There he
bought several restore attribute potions and, several of dispel. He placed them
all in the small pack he always slung over his shoulder.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 07:11 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 12:28 PM)
Shaka studied his friend for a moment. I guess I'm not the
only one who's come to appreciate her, he thought. Still, honesty was an
old habit with Shaka.
"You'd have to ask her. . . . It was stupid of me
to hug her yesterday after the practice; she was still hurting." And
I should have known better, because being a slave mistress years ago has given
her serious issues with being touched, possibly lifelong, thought Shaka
with sadness.
It changes nothing for how I feel about her, though, he thought.
Isidor nodded and slapped Shaka on the shoulder. "She's a great girl. A
beautiful girl. I hope you and her end up together, no matter my feelings
towards her."
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 07:14 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 01:11 PM)
Isidor nodded and slapped Shaka on the shoulder. "She's a
great girl. A beautiful girl. I hope you and her end up together, no matter my
feelings towards her."
"Thanks, Isidor," said Shaka, meaning it. He looked out over the
Arena's field, with its wooded archery range attached. Few people had arrived
yet.
He put one foot on a fence rail and waited to hear today's plans.
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 07:38 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 01:14 PM)
"Thanks, Isidor," said Shaka, meaning it. He
looked out over the Arena's field, with its wooded archery range
attached. Few people had arrived yet.
He put one foot on a fence rail and waited to hear today's plans.
Raithen saw Shaka and Isidor aproach the arena. He walked over to them, his
small summoned army of Daedra behind him.
"Beutiful day, don't you think?" he said with a cheery smile that
brings images of a log cabin in the woods after a fresh fall of snow.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 08:12 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 01:38 PM)
Raithen saw Shaka and Isidor aproach the arena. He walked over
to them, his small summoned army of Daedra behind him.
"Beutiful day, don't you think?" he said with a cheery smile that
brings images of a log cabin in the woods after a fresh fall of snow.
"Good day to die," said Goranthir, materializing from the shadows.
"It was nice of you to pretend you couldn't see me, Raithen."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 08:13 PM
Falco went to the archery range. Here he picked up a practice
bow and began shooting the targets. Falco was getting better and better at
this, soon he'd be an effective archer.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 08:43 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 01:38 PM)
Raithen saw Shaka and Isidor aproach the arena. He walked over
to them, his small summoned army of Daedra behind him.
"Beutiful day, don't you think?" he said with a cheery smile that
brings images of a log cabin in the woods after a fresh fall of snow.
"You know, Raithen," Goranthir frowned. "I'm not sure about the
daedra, but if we do want to use them, maybe it'd be best to summon them in the
middle of the fight, to give us the element of surprise?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 08:53 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 02:43 PM)
You know, Raithen," Goranthir frowned. "I'm not
sure about the daedra, but if we do want to use them, maybe it'd be best to
summon them in the middle of the fight, to give us the element of surprise?
Shaka said, "Although for all we know, the Eight won't be able to summon
daedra once they arrive at the place of battle. I guess there are still a lot
of unknowns at this point . . . ."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 08:58 PM
No nightmares. No dreams at all, in fact. Tris lay with his eyes
open, feeling like a betrayer. Then he shook himself and went for a run.
Too hot already. He took a dip in the ocean, dressed, and positioned himself
outside the Arena to watch the day's bout.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 08:59 PM
The Breton Arynel joined the others at the arena.
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 09:01 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 02:53 PM)
Shaka said, "Although for all we know, the Eight
won't be able to summon daedra once they arrive at the place of battle. I
guess there are still a lot of unknowns at this point . . . ."
"And for all we know we might end up there weaponless and nude,"
Reichi said as he walked up. He smiled at Shaka. "So why not use them
anyways? Didn't someone mentioned summoned creatures used by the spirits where
we go? It'll be good pratice for those fighting the critters."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 09:09 PM
Dram inspects his chosen men, who stand in line, faces impassive
except to those who knew them; Dram could see the eagerness in their eyes.
There was Han-Za, the Argonian; clad in bonemold armor, his belt replete with
pouches and potion vials, a shimmering ebony staff in his hands held as if it
were a spear. His tail flicked back and forth in his usual manner when he was
thinking.
There was Ghamul Bogadb, the Orc; for this occasion the burly guard had broken
out his own personal set of armor, a full set of gleaming adamantium that he
had won long ago in his youth. A heavy Orcish shield and a Daedric waraxe
rounded out his ensemble, and under his helm, he smirked, imaginging his
opponents breaking themselves against him.
Next was Dilave Othren, the Dunmer; her bonemold armor had been customized to
allow her greater freedom of movement, so that she could more easily reach the
large quiver on her back. Her hands hold a bound longbow, and her eyes betray a
bit of concern.
Next was Pilpen Horatius, the Imperial; though his armor and shield was
standard bonemold, and his weapon but normal Imperial steel, his face showed
the utmost confidence. He grins internally as he thinks of the coming fight
with Kratos and Goranthir, imagining the looks on their faces when he whispers
his favorite incantations ...
Next was Relamus Hlan, the Dunmer; his bonemold cuirass and pauldrons
contrasted with the glowing ebony bracers on his wrists, and the ebony spear in
his hands almost seemed to hum with power. His face was calm, a homage to
Dram's composure; Dilave keeps from rolling her eyes at the younger Dunmer's attempt
to imitate their leader.
There was Gildiir, the Bosmer, clad in much lighter armor than the rest, though
her outline looked a bit blurred and it was hard to tell if she was standing
still or figiting. A deceptively-plain adamantium shortsword hung on her hip
and several steel throwing darts were affixed to her belt and cuirass.
There was Miliele Gaban, the Breton; she wore standard bonemold and bore an
ebony axe and matching shield, though she did not anticipate needing either
very much. Her clear blue eyes watched Dram as he finished his inspection and
she wondered how many of her enemies would be protected like their Lady, in the
gleaming ice armor that absorbed spells ...
Dram stops, saying "Today, we prove to our Lady and to Ald Raathim that
her finest men and women are as capable as any in the Empire. Remember the
plans we have discussed, and know that mighty as our opponents are, we are
equal to the task of facing them."
"Double-check your equipment one last time, then we go to the arena to
prepare our traps." Dram turns and leads his guards out, but not before
sharing a glance with Gildiir and looking down at his hands. This should be an
interesting match.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:10 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 03:01 PM)
And for all we know we might end up there weaponless and
nude," Reichi said as he walked up. He smiled at Shaka. "So why not
use them anyways? Didn't someone mentioned summoned creatures used by the
spirits where we go? It'll be good pratice for those fighting the
critters.
"I'm fine with using summoned creatures against the guards," said
Goranthir. "I just want them to be surprised when we do. Anyhow, I'm all
about following orders in today's match. No more grand tactics for me after
last time..."
He pauses. "So, um, who has the plans?"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:18 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 03:10 PM)
I'm fine with using summoned creatures against the
guards," said Goranthir. "I just want them to be surprised when we
do. Anyhow, I'm all about following orders in today's match. No
more grand tactics for me after last time...
He pauses. "So, um, who has the plans?"
"Loranna? Kratos is still being healed, from what I hear."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:19 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:18 PM)
Loranna? Kratos is still being healed, from what I
hear.
"Just so I'm told what to do," smiled Goranthir. "Preferably by
one person at a time ..."
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 09:24 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 03:10 PM)
"I'm fine with using summoned creatures against the
guards," said Goranthir. "I just want them to be surprised when we
do.
"Alright," said Raithen, smiling. "I'll dismiss them, and thn
call them back in the heat of battle." Raithen did the required ritual to
dismiss a summoned Daedra, and his small army of other-worldly creatures each
disapeared in a glitter of light. They knew they woulkd all be back soon, due
to the pact Raithen had made.
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 09:28 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 03:24 PM)
"Alright," said Raithen, smiling. "I'll dismiss
them, and thn call them back in the heat of battle." Raithen did the
required ritual to dismiss a summoned Daedra, and his small army of
other-worldly creatures each disapeared in a glitter of light. They knew they
woulkd all be back soon, due to the pact Raithen had made.
When Shaka spied the guards in the distance, he said: "You must be joking.
Lesson Number One: Shaka wears the dragonbone cuirass next time. . . .
Impressive, Dram," he said to no one in particular. "I figured the
guards would be in standard issue."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 09:30 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 03:19 PM)
Just so I'm told what to do," smiled Goranthir.
"Preferably by one person at a time ...
Loranna frowns, her robe fluttering slightly in the breeze. "Is he
now?" she asks. "Fancy that ..."
She looks to Goranthir, and says " ... Well, with Kratos out, that's one
less person to take up leadership duty ..."
She looks to her companions. "Who feels up to calling out commands?"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:30 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 03:28 PM)
When Shaka spied the guards in the distance, he said:
"You must be joking. Lesson Number One: Shaka wears the dragonbone
cuirass next time. . . . Impressive, Dram," he
said to no one in particular. "I figured the guards would be in
standard issue."
"Expect the unexpected, Shaka."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:30 PM)
Loranna frowns, her robe fluttering slightly in the
breeze. "Is he now?" she asks. "Fancy that ..."
She looks to Goranthir, and says " ... Well, with Kratos out, that's one
less person to take up leadership duty ..."
She looks to her companions. "Who feels up to calling out
commands?"
"Well, out of us, Raithen might be the best. Failing that, Goran could do
it."
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 09:31 PM
"The equipment is impressive, we'll just have to see uif
the weilders live up to being worthy of it," Reichi said.
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 09:34 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 03:31 PM)
"The equipment is impressive, we'll just have to see uif
the weilders live up to being worthy of it," Reichi said.
Shaka nodded and unsheathed the Spear. That and the Glass longknife would be
his main weapons today.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:35 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 03:34 PM)
Shaka nodded and unsheathed the Spear. That and the Glass
longknife would be his main weapons today.
Isidor took his axe off his back, and held it steady in hands.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:35 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:30 PM)
Well, out of us, Raithen might be the best. Failing that,
Goran could do it.
Goranthir laughs. "Thanks for the vote of confidence. But like I was
saying, I'm not ready yet."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 09:37 PM
The guards arrive at the arena; Dram steps forward to Loranna
and the others.
"My Lady, we are prepared to fight our best for you," he says, bowing
slightly. "May today serve to strengthen us all in body and in spirit.
Luck to you and to your companions."
Loranna smiles. "And luck to you and your men and women, Dram; hold
nothing back."
"We will not, my Lady," Dram promises, bowing to the party and
turning back to his guards. The guards examine their side of the arena and talk
among themselves, awaiting their turn to set up little surprises.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:39 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:37 PM)
Loranna smiles. "And luck to you and your men and
women, Dram; hold nothing back."
Goranthir smiled and waved Loranna over. "Um, my lady, did you and Tris
come up with a good plan last night?"
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 09:40 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:30 PM)
Well, out of us, Raithen might be the best. Failing that,
Goran could do it.
"I apreciate your thoughtfulness, Isidor, but I am no war hero. I may have
stratagies, but most of them are made for a team of mages."
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 09:42 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:37 PM)
Loranna smiles. "And luck to you and your men and
women, Dram; hold nothing back."
"We will not, my Lady," Dram promises, bowing to the party and
turning back to his guards. The guards examine their side of the arena
and talk among themselves, awaiting their turn to set up little surprises.
"Loranna, everybody, I think we need to go on defense today. We should try
to take out that dunmer archer, and watch out for the Bosmer too; I have the
feeling she's their equivalent of Anya," said Shaka rapidly.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:42 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 03:40 PM)
I apreciate your thoughtfulness, Isidor, but I am no war
hero. I may have stratagies, but most of them are made for a team of
mages.
"Then leaves Shaka or Loranna. Unless of course Reichi would do the
honor."
Isidor looked to Arynel. "Perhaps you would like to join us, Arynel? Or
condescend to join us."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 09:46 PM
Falco surveyed the enemy guards. He had met most of them during
his stay in Ald Raathim, but had yet to actually see them fight. Dram however
he had witnessed. "Dibs on Dram" he said to no one in particular.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:47 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:42 PM)
Then leaves Shaka or Loranna. Unless of course Reichi
would do the honor.
"I think Shaka just volunteered, whether he meant to or not,"
Goranthir laughed.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:47 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 03:46 PM)
Falco surveyed the enemy guards. He had met most of them during
his stay in Ald Raathim, but had yet to actually see them fight. Dram however
he had witnessed. "Dibs on Dram" he said to no one in particular.
"Why not stick to the archers? Dram is more a melee fighter, from what
I've seen."
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 09:47 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:42 PM)
Then leaves Shaka or Loranna. Unless of course Reichi
would do the honor.
Reichi smirked. "I'm no strategist, but here goes: I say Raithen should
act as the healer, while Loranna focuses on destroying and disabling foes.
Falco should hang back with Raithen and Loranna, and rain down arrows on the
enemy, esspecially the mages. That leaves Isidor, Shaka, Goranthir and myself,
one of us should hang back to protect the mages and Falco, the other three can
act as the front line fighters, Shaka can even throw in some spells. Lay a trap
like a ice-spell to the ground or something."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 09:48 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 11:47 AM)
"I think Shaka just volunteered, whether he meant to or
not," Goranthir laughed.
"I'd rather have Shaka in charge then some fool of an ordinator."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:48 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 03:47 PM)
Reichi smirked. "I'm no strategist, but here goes: I say
Raithen should act as the healer, while Loranna focuses on destroying and
disabling foes. Falco should hang back with Raithen and Loranna, and rain down
arrows on the enemy, esspecially the mages. That leaves Isidor, Shaka,
Goranthir and myself, one of us should hang back to protect the mages and
Falco, the other three can act as the front line fighters, Shaka can even throw
in some spells. Lay a trap like a ice-spell to the ground or something."
"Sounds good to me. Any objections?"
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 09:49 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 01:42 PM)
Then leaves Shaka or Loranna. Unless of course Reichi
would do the honor.
Isidor looked to Arynel. "Perhaps you would like to join us, Arynel? Or
condescend to join us."
“I am not one for battle,” Arynel said, “but if you would like, I would be
willing to aid you.”
“But do not expect to me to be exemplary towards the end goal,” the Breton
added.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 09:50 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 11:48 AM)
Sounds good to me. Any objections?
"Well there's no need for anyone to stick back with me and the mages. I'm
a pretty decent melee fighter and could do that job should the enemy get that
close."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:50 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:48 PM)
Sounds good to me. Any objections?
"Maybe I should stay with Loranna," Goranthir said, holding up his
daedric dai-katana. "Since I do have a long range weapon, which is pretty
tough to avoid since it is all but invisible ..."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 09:50 PM
Loranna answers Goranthir with "Don't die?" and a
grin.
" .. .Okay; Shaka's right, we don't have Anya with us today and Dram
brought one of his archers. She can play havoc with our mages if she's allowed
to shoot at us; we'll need to stop her firing quickly. Dram, the Imperial, and
the spear-wielder look like their front-line fighters, the Orc too maybe,
though he looks more like he's their defensive line."
"I suggest we start the fight off with Raithen's summons to meet their
front line fighters, slow down their advance while Shaka casts protective
spells on us and I start off draining the archer. From there ... Raithen,
switch to offensive spells and keep their mages and archers from being able to
focus on us, I'll start draining the front-line fighters, and Reichi and Isidor
take the fight to the front lines, Shaka providing healing and support as
needed. Goran, you're the most heavily armored of us right now and your sword
has a powerful knock people away enchantment; I think you'd be best as our
defensive line to protect the mages should someone break through the front
lines."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 09:54 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 11:50 AM)
Loranna answers Goranthir with "Don't die?" and a
grin.
" .. .Okay; Shaka's right, we don't have Anya with us today and Dram
brought one of his archers. She can play havoc with our mages if she's
allowed to shoot at us; we'll need to stop her firing quickly. Dram, the
Imperial, and the spear-wielder look like their front-line fighters, the Orc
too maybe, though he looks more like he's their defensive line."
"I suggest we start the fight off with Raithen's summons to meet their
front line fighters, slow down their advance while Shaka casts protective
spells on us and I start off draining the archer. From there ... Raithen,
switch to offensive spells and keep their mages and archers from being able to
focus on us, I'll start draining the front-line fighters, and Reichi and Isidor
take the fight to the front lines, Shaka providing healing and support as
needed. Goran, you're the most heavily armored of us right now and your
sword has a powerful knock people away enchantment; I think you'd be best as
our defensive line to protect the mages should someone break through the front
lines."
"M'Lady I'll try and take out Dram with arrows. If they lose their leader
any plans they have, may very well fall apart."
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 09:54 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:50 PM)
Loranna answers Goranthir with "Don't die?" and a
grin.
" .. .Okay; Shaka's right, we don't have Anya with us today and Dram
brought one of his archers. She can play havoc with our mages if she's
allowed to shoot at us; we'll need to stop her firing quickly. Dram, the
Imperial, and the spear-wielder look like their front-line fighters, the Orc
too maybe, though he looks more like he's their defensive line."
"I suggest we start the fight off with Raithen's summons to meet their
front line fighters, slow down their advance while Shaka casts protective
spells on us and I start off draining the archer. From there ... Raithen,
switch to offensive spells and keep their mages and archers from being able to
focus on us, I'll start draining the front-line fighters, and Reichi and Isidor
take the fight to the front lines, Shaka providing healing and support as
needed. Goran, you're the most heavily armored of us right now and your
sword has a powerful knock people away enchantment; I think you'd be best as
our defensive line to protect the mages should someone break through the front
lines."
"Loranna's had more experience than we in battle, I say we go with
that," said Shaka.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:54 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:50 PM)
Loranna answers Goranthir with "Don't die?" and a grin.
" .. .Okay; Shaka's right, we don't have Anya with us today and Dram
brought one of his archers. She can play havoc with our mages if she's
allowed to shoot at us; we'll need to stop her firing quickly. Dram, the
Imperial, and the spear-wielder look like their front-line fighters, the Orc
too maybe, though he looks more like he's their defensive line."
"I suggest we start the fight off with Raithen's summons to meet their
front line fighters, slow down their advance while Shaka casts protective
spells on us and I start off draining the archer. From there ... Raithen,
switch to offensive spells and keep their mages and archers from being able to
focus on us, I'll start draining the front-line fighters, and Reichi and Isidor
take the fight to the front lines, Shaka providing healing and support as
needed. Goran, you're the most heavily armored of us right now and your
sword has a powerful knock people away enchantment; I think you'd be best as
our defensive line to protect the mages should someone break through the front
lines."
"Works for me," replied Goranthir.
(ooc: New thread for this battle?)
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:55 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 03:54 PM)
M'Lady I'll try and take out Dram with arrows. If they
lose their leader any plans they have, may very well fall apart.
"I fear the same for us. If you or Loranna goes down, we're pretty much
disabled."
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 03:50 PM)
Well there's no need for anyone to stick back with me and
the mages. I'm a pretty decent melee fighter and could do that job should the
enemy get that close.
"Falco, the Archer switching from his bow is a absolute last resort, and
we don't know how fast some of these fighters are. You could get gutted before
you drop the bow," Reichi replied. "I like the idea of Goran being
our defensive warrior. With his armor and weapon he's a good choice for
defense."
QUOTE
I fear the same for us. If you or Loranna goes down, we're
pretty much disabled."
Reichi grinned. "Thats why we disable the mages and archers as quickly as
possible."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 03:49 PM)
“I am not one for battle,” Arynel said, “but if you would like,
I would be willing to aid you.”
“But do not expect to me to be exemplary towards the end goal,” the Breton
added.
"Perhaps you could act as a healer."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 03:54 PM)
M'Lady I'll try and take out Dram with arrows. If they
lose their leader any plans they have, may very well fall apart.
"Hmm ... actually, I'd say let's aim for their mages first," Loranna
says. "We already have summons and fighters going to meet their front
line; if we combine arrows with spell attacks on their rear ranks it might be
better."
She looks to Shaka and Raithen. "We need to be careful about reflect
spells; make sure ourmagic defenses are up before lobbing the really big
destructive spells," she says. "When Raithen's ready to cast
fireballs and the like I'll switch to Dispel to try and lower their defenses."
===
The battle royale begins in the next thread.
LOCK .... ONNNN!!!
Loranna
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Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:14 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary for Goranthir: Just got his owl kicked by Anya in combat
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:16 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 07:14 PM)
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary for Goranthir: Just got his owl kicked by Anya in combat
Oops. Ignore this one. I skipped to 25. Use Stargazey's one ...
Posted by: Dumbkid Aug 12 2005, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 07:16 PM)
Oops. Ignore this one. I skipped to 25. Use
Stargazey's one ...
We can reserve this one for when part 25 really does roll around.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 09:57 PM
OOC: Part Twenty-Five
The Breton Arynel is currently at the arena with several others.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:58 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 03:49 PM)
“I am not one for battle,” Arynel said, “but if you would like,
I would be willing to aid you.”
“But do not expect to me to be exemplary towards the end goal,” the Breton
added.
"Perhaps you could act as a healer."
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 09:59 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 01:58 PM)
Perhaps you could act as a healer.
Arynel nodded his head.
"I will do as I do," the Breton said, "If you have any specific
thoughts, tell me."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 09:59 PM
Summary:
Falco Redflash, the male argonian Rogue is currently picking his target in the
arena battle with Ald Raathim's guards. He has his eye on Han-Za.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 10:00 PM
Goranthir is acting as defensive guard for Loranna and Shaka.
(And Sheo needs 15 minutes to grab some food before the battle royale begins)
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 10:01 PM
Summary: Raithen Arthat is preparing for the battle wth Dram's
guards...
"Hmm. Shall I summon the Daedra now?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:01 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 03:59 PM)
Arynel nodded his head.
"I will do as I do," the Breton said, "If you have any specific
thoughts, tell me."
Loranna considers. "I like the idea of having a second healer," she
says. "It will let Shaka be free to focus on enhancing our fighters, give
us an edge. I say let Arynel take pure healing duties and Shaka focus on
buffing our fighters as needed with fortify and protective spells."
Loranna adds " ... If anyone's going to use marks to get around, now's the
time to set them. Either for advancing or for retreating, like Tris and I did
the other day."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 10:03 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:01 PM)
Loranna considers. "I like the idea of having a
second healer," she says. "It will let Shaka be free to focus
on enhancing our fighters, give us an edge. I say let Arynel take pure
healing duties and Shaka focus on buffing our fighters as needed with fortify
and protective spells."
"OK, so Arynel and you can act as healers, Shaka can buffer us, and the
rest can fight, or defend. Sounds like a good plan."
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 10:04 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 02:03 PM)
OK, so Arynel and you can act as healers, Shaka can buffer
us, and the rest can fight, or defend. Sounds like a good plan.
Arynel arched his brow at Isidor and Loranna.
"So conventional," the Breton said, "a pity, but very
well."
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 10:04 PM
OOC Summary:
The dunmer Reichi is with the others in the Arena, preparing for a battle
Royale with the guards of Ald-Raathim, led by Dram.
---------------
QUOTE
Hmm. Shall I summon the Daedra now?
"Wait until we start the battle," Reichi said. "Imagine their
front-liner's surprise when a Ogrim materializes in front of them."
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 10:06 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:01 PM)
Loranna adds " ... If anyone's going to use marks to get
around, now's the time to set them. Either for advancing or for
retreating, like Tris and I did the other day."
Shaka immediately went to an area closer to the fence, where Loranna might have
to fall back to, and crossed his arms before him, uttering the spell of Mark.
"In case we have to make a fighting retreat," he explained, "And
I can help Goran protect her."
Shaka then began the mudras and words of power to protect the group. The white
light of Sanctuary spells wrapped itself around the companions, and the purple
glow of shields.
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 10:09 PM
Reichi smirked, moving towards the fence and using his amulet of
mark to mark the location. "Well, better mark location than the Parrapton
stalls," Reichi said. That was where his previous mark had been. He
hadn't changed it since the Blue Dawn. He pocketed the mark amulet and kept his
recall amulet ready.
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 10:11 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 04:06 PM)
Shaka immediately went to an area closer to the fence, where
Loranna might have to fall back to, and crossed his arms before him, uttering
the spell of Mark. "In case we have to make a fighting
retreat," he explained, "And I can help Goran protect her."
Raithen came to reletively the same area as Shaka, thought a little closer to
the enemy.
He then said the incantation for mark.
When he got back to his origonal spot, he asked, "are magical sheilds
allowed? I do have a perminant one currently surrounding myself at the
moment..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 10:11 PM
Falco made sure he had plenty of arrows. He also checked to see
that his potions were in order. Finally Falco activated his fortify luck
amulet.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 10:13 PM
Arynel glanced at the others, and the Breton mumbled something under his
breath. Then took a breath and put forth a complacent expression.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 10:15 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 04:13 PM)
Arynel glanced at the others, and the Breton mumbled something
under his breath. Then took a breath and put forth a complacent
expression.
"What?" Goranthir asked. "If you have a suggestion, Arynel, we
need to hear it now."
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 10:16 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 02:15 PM)
What?" Goranthir asked. "If you have a
suggestion, Arynel, we need to hear it now.
"Oh, nevermind me," Arynel said.
The Breton seemed eerily calm.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 10:17 PM
One last word of advice to those of you on the front
line," Goranthir said quickly. "Dram will likely be wearing a belt
that will enhance his strength greatly. Don't get too close.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:19 PM
"They are," Loranna says, casting a quiet little spell
on herself and a mark spell. Her robe flutters a bit more, revealing her ice
armor underneath.
"Arynel, what did you ... ah, it's a little late to ask," she says.
"Tell me after what you might have suggested though, if you would."
The guards seem to have finished their preperations; the Bosmer and the
Imperial had been mucking around closer to the center of the arena, while the
others had been fanned out in the other corner, white flashes of magic
occasionally seen. Now, they come back together, drawing ranks.
Han-Za begins chanting, and blue and purple light can be seen surrounding
people. Miliele Gaban raises her hands and casts magic, causing white light to
appear over Dram and Relamus. Dilave knocks an arrow as Pilpen and Ghamul move
to the rear, closing ranks with Han-Za, and Galdiir simply draws her sword,
crouching as though ready to dash.
Dram raises his ebony sword in a salute, and waits for the match to begin.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 10:24 PM
ooc summary:
Tris greatly enjoyed the company of Barenziah, in the city of Necrom. He had a
discussion with Goranthir and Loranna about tactics last night. Now he waits,
outside the Arena, to see the results of today's match between Loranna's guards
and the party.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 10:24 PM
"One last thing," Goranthir whispers to the group.
"So you know -- I have some cliff racers waiting in the woods to call out
if I need a distraction. If you hear them, don't turn around. It's just a noise
... We should get in position."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 10:26 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 04:24 PM)
One last thing," Goranthir whispers to the group.
"So you know -- I have some cliff racers waiting in the woods to call out
if I need a distraction. If you hear them, don't turn around. It's
just a noise.
Isidor nodded, and turned to face the guards.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:28 PM
Outside the ring, Egalius Soccitus steps forward. "Right;
now you all know the rules, or so I hope," he says, chuckling to himself.
"Let the best team win and no lopping anyone's head off; I didn't bring my
neck-sized needle and thread."
"All right ... let the match begin!" he says, raising and then
lowering his arms dramatically.
===
OOC:
In the interests of preserving sanity, the mangement asks that each participant
post once per every turn the guards collectively make. I as the guards will let
the PC team all take their actions, then I will post the guard's reactions and
the next round of combat will commence.
Good luck and happy fighting
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 10:30 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 02:28 PM)
Outside the ring, Egalius Soccitus steps forward.
"Right; now you all know the rules, or so I hope," he says, chuckling
to himself. "Let the best team win and no lopping anyone's head off;
I didn't bring my neck-sized needle and thread."
"All right ... let the match begin!" he says, raising and then
lowering his arms dramatically.
Arynel nodded, and with a flash of green light the Breton simply vanished...
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 10:32 PM
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 10:33 PM
Raithen sent forth his spell of summon, and all the Lesser
Daedra, whom he had made a pact with earlier, appeared directly in front of the
enemies.
A Hunger: Raithen hoped to scare some of the soldiers.
An Ogrim: This Daedra can take the hits while the rest of us attack, thought
Raithen.
A Dremora: These were always good fighters.
He then shouted an incantation of silence at Pilpen Horatius; hoping to quench
the man before he spoke a single spell.
(Pie)
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 10:39 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 04:33 PM)
then disapeared; he had cast the Invisibility spell on himself.
Shaka had the Amulet of Shadows around his neck, but didn't activate it yet. He
gripped the Spear as he stood on the front line with Isidor and Reichi.
With his left hand, Shaka cast the spell of Absorb Strength at the spearman Relamus
Hlan . . . .
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 04:30 PM)
Arynel nodded, and with a flash of green light the Breton simply
vanished...
Goranthir was startled for a moment, "Wasn't he our healer?"
He too launched his distance attacks at the mage, a wide concussive force. It
was overkill, perhaps with Raithen's spell, but it was unlikely that two blasts
would be dodged.
Then he fell back to protect Loranna, Raithen, and Falco.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 10:43 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 04:39 PM)
Shaka had the Amulet of Shadows around his neck, but didn't
activate it yet. He gripped the Spear as he stood on the front line with
Isidor and Reichi.
With his left hand, Shaka cast the spell of Absorb Strength at the spearman
Relamus Hlan . . . .
Isidor eyed Dram, and made his way over to the dunmer. He was in front of him
within a matter of moments. He swung his axe at the Guard's midesction, hoping
to bring him to his knees.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 10:43 PM
Falco was in no hurry as he calmly knocked an arrow and took
sight of Han-Za, the argonian mage. He aimed directly at the argonian and
pulled back the string as far as he could, before releasing it, letting the
arrow fly...
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 10:46 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 04:43 PM)
Isidor eyed Dram, and made his way over to the dunmer. He was in
front of him within a matter of moments. He swung his axe at the Guard's
midesction, hoping to bring him to his knees.
Reichi hurried after Isidor, swinging at Dram's legs while Isidor swung at
Dram's midsection. No need to get split up he mentally reasoned. Two
on one works better than one on one.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:46 PM
Loranna frowns; she had hoped people would hold back unleashing
the big destructive magics until she had cast Dispel on people. Her own hands were
raised to cast an Absorb Agility and Blind effect on Dilave, hoping to shut
down their archer and leave her and the others free to cast spells.
Having cast her spell, she prepares her next, tracking the guards with her
eyes.
Posted by: Tri Aug 12 2005, 10:56 PM
Diamond was putting the finishing touches on her final model:
Allerleirauh, whose image she had been assisted with by Maerin and Shai. She
placed it next to the rest of them - Reichi, with a dagger...Isidor, with an
axe...Anya, with bow and spear...Raithen, whom she had seen at the study, hands
up and staff stowed...and so it went, over a dozen little figures with their
skills at the ready.
Tired, but extremely pleased, Diamond wrapped the palm-sized objects and placed
them in a box. She went upstairs from the studio into her bedroom, ready to go
to sleep, when she heard someone enter the shop below. Throwing on a cloak and
brushing her hair hurriedly, Diamond went downstairs, to find an Orc female
standing in the center of the sparse room, looking around. Relieved that the
statuettes of the most famous people in town were put away, Diamond said,
"Hello, welcome to Diamond's Art Studio, can I be of service?"
The Orc shrugged. "Just browsing."
Yeah, right. There wasn't any completed work on display yet.
"What's that?" The Orc pointed at the rudimentary sketch for the
castle-in-the-rain piece.
"It's a painting I'm working on," replied Diamond. "It's the
castle."
"It's nice."
"Would you like to place a reservation, ma'am?"
"No, I like the sketch - I need to get something for my husband's
birthday...he grew up in this town...I'll buy it up front...how much?"
Startled, Diamond said, "You set the price, ma'am, I'll ask accept, or I
won't. I haven't set a price for the piece yet."
"I'll give you...3000?"
Diamond was shocked. "That will...that will do nicely, ma'am, I'll pack it
up straight away."
When the Orc left, Diamond glanced out the door, to see that something was
happening at the arena. Forgetting sleep entirely, she put her new money in a
safe place, grabbed the statuette box, and went to the arena stands.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:02 PM
Dram calls out "Advance!" and he and Relamus move
forward, not charging yet but hustling. The sight of the Daedra summoned and
Reichi and Isidor advancing to meet him does not seem to worry him yet.
Ghamul moves to stand between Falco's arrow and Han-Za, raising his shield; the
arrow crashes into the Orchish steel and breaks, earning Falco the reply of
"Your arrows are useless against me!"
Relaumus is hit by Shaka's spell, but flashes with a white light, and Shaka
feels his spell rebounding on him. Fortunately, Absorb spells don't hurt when
reflected.
Goran's spell hits Ghamul, who staggers back, groaning " ... But that
wasn't useless ... haha ..." Still, the Orc manages to hold his ground.
Then, as the advacing heroes and Daedra cross the half-way mark, paralyize
traps go off, threatening to catch both hero and Daedra alike. ...
"Now!" Dram yells, and Pilpen raises his hands and casts a powerful,
area-effect Disintigrate Armor and Drain Strength toward Isidor and Reichi.
Han-Za casts a spell of Fortify Endurance on the two guards and Miliele
activates an amulet, then casts a powerful poisonbloom spell at the Daedra and
Isidor and Reichi. Dram and Relaulmus wait for the spell to hit and then
advance forward, sword and spear seeking Isidor first.
Galdiir seems to fade as she activates a Chameleon spell and she rushes forward
quickly, pulling out a dart and throwing it at Isidor to keep him off-balance.
The archer fires off an arrow at Loranna and another at Raithen, trying to keep
them from getting off any more spells. Her eyes are tearing, though ...
"I been hit by blind!" she calls out.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 PM)
Galdiir seems to fade as she activates a Chameleon spell and she
rushes forward quickly, pulling out a dart and throwing it at Isidor to keep
him off-balance. The archer fires off an arrow at Loranna and another at
Raithen, trying to keep them from getting off any more spells. Her eyes
are tearing, though ...
"I been hit by blind!" she calls out.
Raithen and Loranna are close enough that Goranthir can deal with both of the
arrows, his armor letting him move faster than he could without it on. He
deflects the one aimed at Loranna with his sword, and takes the brunt of the
arrow delivered at Raithen, letting his armor absorb its force.
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 11:10 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 PM)
"I been hit by blind!" she calls out.
Shaka activated the Amulet and faded into a shimmer like the heat from a road.
He tried to cast sanctuary on Isidor and Reichi for a moment.
Lastly, he sent his will through the Spear and brought up a Storm Atronach,
ordering it to attack the orc Ghamul.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 11:13 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 PM)
Dram calls out "Advance!" and he and Relamus move
forward, not charging yet but hustling. The sight of the Daedra summoned
and Reichi and Isidor advancing to meet him does not seem to worry him yet.
"Now!" Dram yells, and Pilpen raises his hands and casts a powerful,
area-effect Disintigrate Armor and Drain Strength toward Isidor and
Reichi. Han-Za casts a spell of Fortify Endurance on the two guards and
Miliele activates an amulet, then casts a powerful poisonbloom spell at the
Daedra and Isidor and Reichi. Dram and Relaulmus wait for the spell to
hit and then advance forward, sword and spear seeking Isidor first.
Galdiir seems to fade as she activates a Chameleon spell and she rushes forward
quickly, pulling out a dart and throwing it at Isidor to keep him
off-balance. The archer fires off an arrow at Loranna and another at
Raithen, trying to keep them from getting off any more spells. Her eyes
are tearing, though ...
"I been hit by blind!" she calls out.
Isidor gets hit by the disenigrate armor spell and the posionbloom spell, but
the dart misses him. He tries to heal himself, with his incredibly limited
Restoration knowdlege. Failing this, he uses his inborn ability, and covers
himself with a shield. He then sees Relaulmus and Dram charging at him. With
all of his might, he uses his other ability, and casts a frost spell at both of
them, before swinging his axe at Dram.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 11:14 PM
Once Ghamul blocked the arrow Falco loaded up another. Falco
took aim and fired it off at Pilpen, who had just finished casting a spell.
Falco hoped that it would work in time to prevent a second powerful spell...
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:13 PM)
Isidor gets hit by the disenigrate armor spell and the
posionbloom spell, but the dart misses him. He tries to heal himself, with his
incredibly limited Restoration knowdlege. Failing this, he uses his inborn
ability, and covers himself with a shield. He then sees Relaulmus and Dram
charging at him. With all of his might, he uses his other ability, and casts a
frost spell at both of them, before swinging his axe at Dram.
Seeing that Isidor is still wounded, despite continuing to fight, Arynel
appeared next to him and cast a simple healing spell.
"I wish you well, Nord," the Breton said, before a second
invisibility spell made him disappear.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 05:08 PM)
Raithen and Loranna are close enough that Goranthir can deal
with both of the arrows, his armor letting him move faster than he could
without it on. He deflects the one aimed at Loranna with his sword, and
takes the brunt of the arrow delivered at Raithen, letting his armor absorb its
force.
"Thanks," Loranna says, smiling quickly to Goranthir. She resists the
urge to cast a healing spell on him, knowing her job was to weaken the enemy.
The front lines were chaotic, with all the Daedra and fighters in the way, but
Loranna had been working on her ability to cast accurately into a crowd, with
Dram himself ironically enough. She waits for Isidor to give her an opening,
then casts a powerful Absorb Strength and Burden on Dram and his spearman.
Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 11:21 PM
Reichi was struck by the poisonbloom spell but managed to dodge
out of the way of the area-effect Disintigrate Armor and Drain Strength spell
by leaping forward and rolling. Having been brought closer, Reichi rose up from
the roll, and drove both blades at Pilpen's chest.
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 11:21 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 PM)
The archer fires off an arrow at Loranna and another at Raithen,
trying to keep them from getting off any more spells.
Raithen smiled. "You have grace, young archer." He seems none the
intimidated whatsoever.
Raithen’s next move was to stop the archers before even they could knock
another arrow. He pointed his staff at them and mumbled something; his staff
began pulsing and glowing different colours. Suddenly, a trail of fire spurts
in the direction of all the marksmen.
Raithen then disapeared; he had cast the Invisibility spell on himself.
Orgrim's Perspective
The Orgrim was paralyzed. He didn't like it; too restraining. He tried scream
and smash his arms against te nearest person--But he couldn't. He screamed and
thrashed his arms inside his head instead.
Dremora's Perspective
The Dremora was also paralyzed beyond movement. And he felt the full force of
the Poisenbloom spell as it entered his veigns and began slowly began killing
him. He would have to wait for the paralyses to wear off...
Hunger's Perspective
The Hunger saw the Orgrim and Dremora get paralyzed, and (as it wasn't moving
as fast as them) decided to hang back. It began throwing paralyses spells at
the enemy archers.[/i]
OOC: I added the Daedra's perspective so I (and everyone else) could keep track
of what they were doing at the moment. Hope that's okay...
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 11:23 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:16 PM)
"Thanks," Loranna says, smiling quickly to
Goranthir. She resists the urge to cast a healing spell on him, knowing
her job was to weaken the enemy.
"Next time I say we should check the field for traps," Goranthir
said, smiling, but looking at the battle not her. "I'm going to remember
to do that."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:38 PM
Dram calls out "Han-Za!" as Isidor's blows and ice
spell take their toll. He strikes at Isidor, his belt glowing and temporarily
overcoming Loranna's strength drain. Relaumus is not as lucky, but gamely
continues to fight.
The Argonain chants, casting healing and restoring magic on Dram and Relamus.
Dram mutters "Next time, stronger starting reflect spells ..." as the
healing magic takes effect, restoring his and Relaumus's strength enough to let
them continue fighting and healing some of the wounds Dram has taken.
Dilave, the archer, gets hit by paralyis and attack spell and looks grievously
wounded; she has a fearful look etched on her face, but the Orc moves to pull
her back out of harm's way, moving her to Han-Za.
Pilpin was casting Dispels to remove Isidor's and Reichi's enchantments when
Reichi broke off to attack him; Piplin raises his shield to block. "Nicely
struck, but now you face a full battlemage friend," he says, grinning at
Reichi. Then, Falco's arrow hits Pelpin in the shoulder. " ... Blasted
rogues ..."
Miliele, seeing that the enemy mages were still free to cast, lobs several
fireballs toward the party's rear ranks, hoping to keep Loranna and Raithen
off-balance until her team's archer can be healed and restored.
Gildiir, the Bosmer, dashes forward under cover of Chameleon and tries to stab
Isidor in the back; her blade glows with a poison enchantment.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:38 PM)
Gildiir, the Bosmer, dashes forward under cover of Chameleon and tries to stab
Isidor in the back; her blade glows with a poison enchantment.
Arynel reappears, his invisibility ending from casting the paralysis spell that
is now hurling towards Gildiir.
The Breton disappears yet again.
Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 11:46 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:38 PM)
Dilave, the archer, gets hit by paralyis and attack spell and
looks grievously wounded; she has a fearful look etched on her face, but the
Orc moves to pull her back out of harm's way, moving her to Han-Za.
Pilpin was casting Dispels to remove Isidor's and Reichi's enchantments when
Reichi broke off to attack him; Piplin raises his shield to block.
"Nicely struck, but now you face a full battlemage friend," he says,
grinning at Reichi.
Miliele, seeing that the enemy mages were still free to cast, lobs several
fireballs toward the party's rear ranks, hoping to keep Loranna and Raithen
off-balance until her team's archer can be healed and restored.
Gildiir, the Bosmer, dashes forward under cover of Chameleon and tries to stab
Isidor in the back; her blade glows with a poison enchantment.
Seeing the fireballs arc overhead, Shaka attempted to increase the shields on
Loranna, Goran, and Raithen. He then spun and, still in chameleon, ran forward
to try to aid Isidor and Reichi.
Shaka raised the Spear and tried to catch Gildiir's blade in one of its flanged
sword-catchers . . . .
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:38 PM)
Miliele, seeing that the enemy mages were still free to cast,
lobs several fireballs toward the party's rear ranks, hoping to keep Loranna
and Raithen off-balance until her team's archer can be healed and restored.
Goranthir doesn't know where Raithen is, now that he's invisible, so he gets
between Loranna and the fireballs, bellowing in pain as they roar over his
armored form.
When the smoke clears, he is standing, but shaky. Shaka's shield spell couldn't
have come a second sooner.
"Another hit like that, and I'm down," he mutters to himself.
"Shield spells, that's what I need to learn. Not Chameleon."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 11:49 PM
"I've got your back Reichi!", Falco called as he
loaded up another arrow and fired it off at Pilpin, trying to stop the man from
casting spells...
Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:53 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 05:48 PM)
Goranthir doesn't know where Raithen is, now that he's
invisible, so he gets between Loranna and the fireballs, bellowing in pain as
they roar over his armored form.
When the smoke clears, he is standing, but shaky. Shaka's shield spell
couldn't have come a second sooner.
"Another hit like that, and I'm down," he mutters to himself.
"Shield spells, that's what I need to learn. Not Chameleon."
Loranna puts a hand on Gornathir's shoulder. "Thank you," she says,
turning and aiming for the easiest target - which right now happened to be
Relamus.
"Sorry dear, but give me your life force," she says, casting one of
her custom spells. An Absorb Helath spell flies toward the spear-wielding guard
while a Restore Health spell centered on Loranna goes off, healing her and
those right near her.
"Time to shut down their mage," Loranna says, raising her hands again
...
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 11:54 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 05:16 PM)
Seeing that Isidor is still wounded, despite continuing to
fight, Arynel appeared next to him and cast a simple healing spell.
"I wish you well, Nord," the Breton said, before a second
invisibility spell made him disappear.
Isidor nodded and said "Nine Bless, Arynel".
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:38 PM)
Dram calls out "Han-Za!" as Isidor's blows and ice
spell take their toll. He strikes at Isidor, his belt glowing and
temporarily overcoming Loranna's strength drain. Relaumus is not as
lucky, but gamely continues to fight.
The Argonain chants, casting healing and restoring magic on Dram and Relamus.
Dram mutters "Next time, stronger starting reflect spells ..."
as the healing magic takes effect, restoring his and Relaumus's strength enough
to let them continue fighting and healing some of the wounds Dram has taken.
Dilave, the archer, gets hit by paralyis and attack spell and looks grievously
wounded; she has a fearful look etched on her face, but the Orc moves to pull
her back out of harm's way, moving her to Han-Za.
Pilpin was casting Dispels to remove Isidor's and Reichi's enchantments when
Reichi broke off to attack him; Piplin raises his shield to block.
"Nicely struck, but now you face a full battlemage friend," he says,
grinning at Reichi. Then, Falco's arrow hits Pelpin in the
shoulder. " ... Blasted rogues ..."
Miliele, seeing that the enemy mages were still free to cast, lobs several
fireballs toward the party's rear ranks, hoping to keep Loranna and Raithen
off-balance until her team's archer can be healed and restored.
Gildiir, the Bosmer, dashes forward under cover of Chameleon and tries to stab
Isidor in the back; her blade glows with a poison enchantment.
Isidor gets hit by Dram's slash, and he groans and backs up. Blood is running
down his armor, now.
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 05:40 PM)
Arynel reappears, his invisibility ending from casting the
paralysis spell that is now hurling towards Gildiir.
The Breton disappears yet again.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 05:46 PM)
Seeing the fireballs arc overhead, Shaka attempted to increase
the shields on Loranna, Goran, and Raithen. He then spun and, still in
chameleon, ran forward to try to aid Isidor and Reichi.
Shaka raised the Spear and tried to catch Gildiir's blade in one of its flanged
sword-catchers . . . .
Isidor hears the sound of the spell woosh by his head, and then the clank as
Shaka's spear hits the assassins. He ducks out of the way and turns his
attention to Dram. He jumps at the guard, trying to tackle him.
Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 11:54 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:38 PM)
Miliele, seeing that the enemy mages were still free to cast,
lobs several fireballs toward the party's rear ranks, hoping to keep Loranna
and Raithen off-balance until her team's archer can be healed and restored.
Raithen sees several fireballs soaring straight towards him. By accident, of
course. Just before they hit, however, he casts one of his own custom spells in
the direction of Han-Za--A large ball of pure energy.
Then he get's hit by the fireballs, his sheild shimmers, flickers, but stays in
tact (the combination of Raithen's permenant sheild and the sheild Shaka cast
over him is quite powerful)--Though Raithen is pushed backwards quite a bit,
and is now out of range of casting anything short distance.
Hunger's Perspective
The Hunger squeels and races after the mage who had just attacked his master:
Miliele. He runs towards her throwing paralyse spells, and planning on clawing
at her when he reaches her.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 12 2005, 11:59 PM
Post Summary:
Walter is in the stands, wearing the usual cobalt blue robe. He watches the
large fight and mutters something about "natural selection."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 04:59 PM)
Post Summary:
Walter is in the stands, wearing the usual cobalt blue robe. He watches the
large fight and mutters something about "natural selection."
Tris cocked his head at the stranger's words.
"Timing is everything," he said. "First thing we got off should
have been dispel. Now we're on the defensive."
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 12:02 AM
QUOTE
Pilpin was casting Dispels to remove Isidor's and Reichi's
enchantments when Reichi broke off to attack him; Piplin raises his shield to
block. "Nicely struck, but now you face a full battlemage
friend," he says, grinning at Reichi. Then, Falco's arrow hits Pelpin
in the shoulder. " ... Blasted rogues ..."
Reichi merely smirks, ducking down and attempting to sweep Piplin's legs from
underneath him, drawing back Bloodfang to stab Piplin if he goes down.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:53 PM)
Loranna puts a hand on Gornathir's shoulder. "Thank
you," she says, turning and aiming for the easiest target - which right
now happened to be Relamus.
"Sorry dear, but give me your life force," she says, casting one of
her custom spells. An Absorb Helath spell flies toward the spear-wielding
guard while a Restore Health spell centered on Loranna goes off, healing her
and those right near her.
"Time to shut down their mage," Loranna says, raising her hands again
...
Goranthir sighs as he feels himself being healed. "You're welcome!"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 12:14 AM
Galdiir sees Arynel, but is too late to avoid the paralysis
spell - which leaves her helpless to Shaka; the Argonain finds it easy to stab
her through the chest, and she crumples.
"One down!" Egalius yells, raising his hands and casting a healing
spell; Galdiir coughs, gets to her feet, and runs off the field, defeated.
Pelpin is in trouble; with arrows raining on him and Reichi putting him off
balance he can't cast any magic worth a damn. He tries to evade the Dunmer
fighter, taking another arrow as he does.
Relamus shudders, feeling Loranna's spell draw out his life force.
Han-za, healing everyone in the rear ranks, calls out "Captain! We're
being rushed!" The Orc gamely tries to fend off Shaka's Storm Atronach and
get Pelpin to safety, even as the Hunger finds the mage has sepll absorbtion up
- which does little to stop claws, however.
"Hop the hill!" Dram yells, barely avoiding Isidor's tackle, and all
the remaining guards save Relaumus use either amulets or magic to cast Recall;
they appear behind the nearest rockpile, which affords them some cover.
"Heal up, everyone," Dram says. "We lost Galdiir; Miliele, burn
their house down when I give the word." He rubs his rings and fades from
view ...
Relaumus, meanwhile, has an angry Isidor on top of him. " ... Hi ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 12:17 AM
We move forward, Loranna?" Goranthir asked. "Or
are they still in range?
Posted by: Tri Aug 13 2005, 12:19 AM
Diamond gasped as the Wood Elf fell with a stab wound in the
chest.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 13 2005, 12:20 AM
Arynel appeared near the edge of the arena, and downed a restore
magicka potion.
"Shall we go on the offensive, or stay back?" The Breton asked,
"or is anyone here more clever than that?"
Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 12:24 AM
Ogrim's Perspective
The Orgim's paralyses wears off, and it begins thundering around the arena:
confused.
Dremora's Perspective
The Dremora is also free of paralyses, but it is incredibly weak due to the
poisen spell.
Hunger's Perspective
The Hunger stops clawing at the air after realising that nothing no longer
posesess that spot. It puts it's nose up and sniffs.
Raithen recasts Invisibility on himself and calls for his Daedra, then
heals them once they return. "Should we regroup?" asks Raithen as he
sneaks up on Goranthir.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 06:20 PM)
Arynel appeared near the edge of the arena, and downed a restore
magicka potion.
"Shall we go on the offensive, or stay back?" The Breton asked,
"or is anyone here more clever than that?"
"Raithen, send your Daedra after them," Loranna says. "I have an
idea; everyone who can use demoralize spells, fire when the Daedra charge their
ranks."
She prepares her spell to cast it when she gets an opening from Raithen's
Daedra ...
Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 06:14 PM)
Relaumus, meanwhile, has an angry Isidor on top of him.
" ... Hi ..."
Shaka felt a moment's disgust with himself as he ran the Bosmer through, but he
quickly tried to steel himself. He had a duty to his friends today to not hold
back . . . .
He cast sanctuary and shields once again on as many of the group as possible,
part of him noting he was starting to run out of magicka. Shaka saw the Storm
Atronach fade away, and raised the Spear grimly. A second Atronach appeared
with the thump of displaced air and ran for the pile of rocks. Shaka wanted a
distraction if nothing else, and the Atronach had been ordered to wade into
whatever group it found there.
Shaka pulled Thom's longknife from its sheath and ran to see if he could help
Isidor or Reichi.
Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 12:28 AM
Raithen sends his Daedra towards the rockpile. The Orgrim get's
there first and crashes right through the rocks and all who are standing
directly on the other side.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 PM)
Tris cocked his head at the stranger's words.
"Timing is everything," he said. "First thing we got off
should have been dispel. Now we're on the defensive."
Walter looked at the
stranger. He listened silently to his words, nodded, and turned his attention
back to the fight. "It's very interesting to watch," he mumbled.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 06:24 PM)
Raithen, send your Daedra after them," Loranna
says. "I have an idea; everyone who can use demoralize spells, fire
when the Daedra charge their ranks.
She prepares her spell to cast it when she gets an opening from Raithen's
Daedra ...
He had no spell of demoralization, but he could distract them.
Goranthir called to the cliff racers in the woods behind the guards to give out
their haunting call.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 12:32 AM
QUOTE
Relaumus, meanwhile, has an angry Isidor on top of him. "
... Hi ..."
Isidor gets to his feet, much weakened from the slash to his stomach. He
grinned, and brought down his axe on Relaumus. Turning away, he says to Loranna
and says "What do us non-mages do?"
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 12:36 AM
Reichi returns to the group via his recall amulet and sighs. He
nods to Isidor, waiting for a order from Loranna.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 12:36 AM
Falco aimed his bow up. He jusged the distance correctly and
fired, lobbing the arrow over the rocks. He wasn't aiming for anyone in
particular, as he couldn't see them, but by pure luck (caused by his lucky
amulet) it was coming down right towards the top of Han-Za's skull. Of course
Falco did not realize this.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 12:42 AM
Miliele and Peplin both prepare as Han-Za finishes healing
everyone; on the count of three they both jump up and unleash spells at the
party's front ranks - a huge area effect Dispel from Peplin, and a powerful
Fireblossom from Miliele. The guard's archer unleashes an arrow as well at
Raithen ...
... and then the Daedra crash into their ranks as Loranna's Demoralize spell
flies into their midst ...
At the same time as the dispel and fireblossom streak toward the party, Dram reappears
- in the air, coming down with a huge slash and a massive bellow at Loranna. He
clearly must have used a jump spell to do this, and his voice for a moment is
louder than even an angry Orc's.
... And then, as the various spells go off, pandemonium breaks out. Several
guards scream in terror and the Orc bellows, calling upon his beserker rage ...
Loranna cries out as she's attacked, Dram's sword cutting into her side.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 13 2005, 12:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:42 PM)
Miliele and Peplin both prepare as Han-Za finishes healing
everyone; on the count of three they both jump up and unleash spells at the
party's front ranks - a huge area effect Dispel from Peplin, and a powerful
Fireblossom from Miliele. The guard's archer unleashes an arrow as well
at Raithen ...
... and then the Daedra crash into their ranks as Loranna's Demoralize spell
flies into their midst ...
At the same time as the dispel and fireblossom streak toward the party, Dram
reappears - in the air, coming down with a huge slash and a massive bellow at
Loranna. He clearly must have used a jump spell to do this, and his voice
for a moment is louder than even an angry Orc's.
... And then, as the various spells go off, pandemonium breaks out.
Several guards scream in terror and the Orc bellows, calling upon his beserker
rage ...
Loranna cries out as she's attacked, Dram's sword cutting into her side.
Arynel rushes towards Loranna, a healing spell at the ready.
"Have you any plans?" The Breton asked, to everyone within hearing
range.
Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 12:48 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 06:45 PM)
Arynel rushes towards Loranna, a healing spell at the ready.
"Have you any plans?" The Breton asked, to everyone within
hearing range.
Shaka felt searing pain as the fireball washed over him ([censored], he thought
to himself, for not wearing the Dragonbone). His hands shaking, he attempted to
heal himself before he could black out.
He stayed on his feet. Shaka wanted to recall and help Loranna, but Goranthir
was already in place to do that. He thought he could see a few guards charging
toward the front line . . . .
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 12:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 06:42 PM)
At the same time as the dispel and fireblossom streak toward the
party, Dram reappears - in the air, coming down with a huge slash and a massive
bellow at Loranna. He clearly must have used a jump spell to do this, and
his voice for a moment is louder than even an angry Orc's.
... And then, as the various spells go off, pandemonium breaks out.
Several guards scream in terror and the Orc bellows, calling upon his beserker
rage ...
Loranna cries out as she's attacked, Dram's sword cutting into her side.
Dram came out of nowhere. Goranthir wasn't even looking at Loranna, until he
saw the suddenly flash of movement, the bellow, and heard Loranna cry out.
He whirls around but an instant after the attack.
It was an excellent surprise attack, but Dram's feet are not yet firmly planted
after such a jump.
He sweeps his armored feet at Dram's legs, while planting his sword into the
captain, so that Dram's own weight will drive the blade deeper into him while
he stays off balance.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 06:42 PM)
Miliele and Peplin both prepare as Han-Za finishes healing
everyone; on the count of three they both jump up and unleash spells at the
party's front ranks - a huge area effect Dispel from Peplin, and a powerful
Fireblossom from Miliele. The guard's archer unleashes an arrow as well
at Raithen ...
... and then the Daedra crash into their ranks as Loranna's Demoralize spell
flies into their midst ...
At the same time as the dispel and fireblossom streak toward the party, Dram
reappears - in the air, coming down with a huge slash and a massive bellow at
Loranna. He clearly must have used a jump spell to do this, and his voice
for a moment is louder than even an angry Orc's.
... And then, as the various spells go off, pandemonium breaks out.
Several guards scream in terror and the Orc bellows, calling upon his beserker
rage ...
Loranna cries out as she's attacked, Dram's sword cutting into her side.
After getting a blast of fireblossom in his face, Isidor heals himself, to the
best of his ability. He then rushes at Dram, his axe drawn. He swings it with
all of his might at the Dunmer's head.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 12:54 AM
Falco added another arrow into the pandemonium behindthe rocks.
Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 01:01 AM
"Blast it!" shouted Raithen as his sheilds flickered
and went ot and he was burnt. He healed himself, but there was still pain and
some scorch marks. Then he shot off a spell towards the pile of rocks, Inferno,
which was a custom spell.
"You all might want to back up a bit," shouted Raithen to his
companions. "This is one big firestorm that I just threw at them!"
Raithen cast recall with the last of his magica. He was now at the very end of
the arena, exhuasted, but well away from the destructive capabilities of his
own spell...
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 01:09 AM
Reichi wasn't too badly burnt by the enemy fire spell, his
Dunmeri heritage greatly reduced the damage, turning what would have been
severe burns into minor ones. His armor however, was burnt and Reichi had to
beat out the flames. "Son of a [censored]," he muttered. He watched
as Raithen's spell was launched, staying well out of any possible blast radius.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 01:22 AM
Loranna groans a bit as Arynel's healing spell takes effect,
just in time for the fireblossom spell to make her world a firey pit.
Dram grits his teeth, hanging on for a brief moment before surrendering to the
inevitbale; healers outside the arena are rushing to heal the fallen and people
in the crowd are yelling and stamping their feet.
Due to the rampaging Daedra and the demoralize spell, the remaining five guards
had broken ranks; the Orc was still berserking, holding back the Daedra with
impressive skill; when the Inferno goes off, he sinks to his knees, having
taken many wounds.
Falco's arrow does little, no one being in the area at the time he fires.
Of the remaining guards, the Dunmer is relatively unscathed by the Inferno,
having innate resistance, and the mage Miliele has escaped damage entirely, the
magicka assaulting her absorbed into her via her amulet. The healer Han-Za,
however, is seriously brurned, and Peplin looks like he's had better days.
"Five against eight!" Peplin shouts hoarsely, as he downs a healing
potion. "And Ghamul's almost down!"
"Focus on their summoner!" Dilave shouts, pulling out an arrow.
"Peplin, Miliele, take him down so we don't have these blasted Daedra on
our backs! Han-Za, help Ghamul before he falls!"
Han-Za darts forward, waving his staff; a shield spell encases him, and he
rushes to the Orc's aid, casting a healing spell.
Dilave, meanwhile, shoots arrows at Loranna and Raithen, while Milelie casts
Damage Health and Peplin casts Weakness to Magicka at the Breton wizard.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 01:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:22 PM)
Loranna groans a bit as Arynel's healing spell takes effect,
just in time for the fireblossom spell to make her world a firey pit.
Dilave, meanwhile, shoots arrows at Loranna and Raithen, while Milelie casts
Damage Health and Peplin casts Weakness to Magicka at the Breton wizard.
Isidor tries to heal Loranna, as best as he can. He leaves her and runs towards
Dilave, hoping to incapacitate the archer.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 07:32 PM)
Isidor tries to heal Loranna, as best as he can. He leaves her
and runs towards Dilave, hoping to incapacitate the archer.
"Damnit ..." Loranna raises her hands, looking to see who she can
strike to finish this fight quickly. The remaining guards were starting to
focus their fire ...
"Down you go!!" she yells, casting her best Dispel at the Argonian
healer. Raithen's Daedra might disappear any moment, but the healer would be
vulnerable - hopefully.
Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:22 PM)
Dilave, meanwhile, shoots arrows at Loranna and Raithen, while
Milelie casts Damage Health and Peplin casts Weakness to Magicka at the Breton
wizard.
Raithen is already terribly drained, and he doesn't have a lot of energy or
magica...
He grabs out a Restore Magica potion and drinks it. He pulls out another one
and drinks that too. Finaly, he pulls out a Restore Fatigue potion and drinks
that one. But alas, due to his low health and energy, these potions will not
last forever.
I'd better act now...
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 01:37 AM
Reichi rushed towards Peplin. Seeing that Isidor had gone for
the Archer he grinned. "Raithen, Silence the mages!" he shouted, as
he closed on Peplin and swung.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 01:39 AM
Falco took aim and let loose an arrow towards the healer's back.
Falco knew that if the argonian was taken down he would be unable to heal his
orc companion. Falco knew all to well that the orc would soon fall under the
daedra without healing.
Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 01:40 AM
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:22 PM)
Dilave, meanwhile, shoots arrows at Loranna and Raithen, while
Milelie casts Damage Health and Peplin casts Weakness to Magicka at the Breton
wizard.
Goranthir gets in the way of the arrows, deflecting one and, lurching to
deflect the other, takes it in the exact same spot where Anya's dagger had sunk
in. He groans in pain, and falls back.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 01:51 AM
Loranna and Falco, both targeting Han-Za, manage to down the
Argonian healer; he collapses and is healed by the arena healers, leaving the
field with a chagrined expresison.
Ghamul, the Orc, was healed by Han-Za but finds himself still in the position
of having a Hunger, an Ogrim, and a Dremora as his enemies; he manages to down
the Hunger and the Dremora is badly beaten up, but the Orc's armor is a mess
and he's rapidly re-taking the damage he just had healed. Even his beserker
rage is starting to run out; he looks ready to fall.
Dilave cries out "Ancestors, protect me!" as Isidor charges her, and
Isidor finds it difficult to land a blow on the archer. However, Isidor makes
it hard for her to target anyone in the far ranks, so she draws a bead on
Isidor and shoots, hoping to slow him down enough for her to seek cover.
Peplin yells "Blast it!" and parries Reichi's blows, but he is
clearly fatigued. Still, he tries his best to fence with the Dunmer, as the
Breton mage guard casts a shield spell on Peplin.
"We're falling apart ..." she mutters.
Posted by: Arynel Aug 13 2005, 01:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 05:46 PM)
Goranthir gets in the way of the arrows, deflecting one and,
lurching to deflect the other, takes it in the exact same spot where Anya's
dagger had sunk in. He groans in pain, and falls back.
Arynel knelt beside Goranthir and cast a healing spell on the Dunmer.
"That'll do for now," the Breton said, before casting invisibility on
himself.
Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 01:57 AM
Raithen sends Silence spells in the directions of all his
enemies; hoping to make mages useless and everyone else unable to issue orders.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 01:59 AM
Falco pointed his bow at Peplin and lets loose an arrow, hoping
to finish the imperial off.
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 02:00 AM
Reichi mimicked Dilave, mumbling, "Ancestors Protect
me," and became much harder to hit. He was getting tired as Peplin was,
but he wouldn't let himself falter now. Reichi thrust the Dagger of Senses
again, before coming down with a over-head blow from Bloodfang.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 07:54 PM)
Arynel knelt beside Goranthir and cast a healing spell on the
Dunmer.
"That'll do for now," the Breton said, before casting invisibility on
himself.
"Thank y--" Goranthir begins, looking around when Arynel vanishes. He
takes position next to Loranna: "I'll take out our own people if I use the
Kynarine," he smiles. "Better to make sure no strange men drop out of
the sky again."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:02 AM
Shaka casts a Fortify Strength spell on Reichi, hoping to aid
him in taking Peplin down.
Loranna turns to Miliele and casts a paralyize spell at her, to stop her from
dispelling the silence.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 13 2005, 02:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:51 AM)
Dilave cries out "Ancestors, protect me!" as Isidor
charges her, and Isidor finds it difficult to land a blow on the archer.
However, Isidor makes it hard for her to target anyone in the far ranks, so she
draws a bead on Isidor and shoots, hoping to slow him down enough for her to
seek cover.
Arrows dead on target were the worst one could face. Dilave, though in hurry
and under heavy assault by Isidor's axe managed to get a clean shot at the
towering Nord's right foot and pinned it to the ground. Crying in dismay and
pain, Isidor took the last step with his good left foot before falling forward,
stretched out his arms and tried to grab any hold of the Dunmeri archer that he
could get, hoping to drag her down with him.
This could be the only chance: pinning her down and hindering her to shoot any
other arrows.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:18 AM
Dilave avoids getting pinned, but her leg gets grabbed; she
swings her bow down on his head and tries to get a shot in to finish him off.
Without additional support from Milelie, Peplin is overwhelmed by Reichi's
enahnced blows; he crumples.
Ghamul finally manages to destroy the Hunger, the Dremora, and deal the Ogrim a
mortal blow, but his strngth has given out; he sinks to his knees, then
collopses face first.
Milelie gets lucky and Loranna's paralysis spell is absorbed into her amulet,
but the silence spell still hampers her. She drinks a potion and is able to
speak again, but Peplin has already fallen. Backing away, she casts a cold
spell at Reichi.
Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:18 PM)
Dilave avoids getting pinned, but her leg gets grabbed; she
swings her bow down on his head and tries to get a shot in to finish him off.
In a last desperate atempt, Raithen runs forward, staff still glowing, and
swings his staff like a club at Dilave's head.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 08:20 PM)
In a last desperate atempt, Raithen runs forward, staff still
glowing, and swings his staff lub at Dilave's head.
Shaka had similar ideas, and is charging the Dunmer archer as well, swinging
the Spear of Bitter Mercy at her.
Loranna nods grimly to Goranthir, and changes tactics, and calls out
"Reflect coming Reichi!" She casts reflect on Reichi to shield him
from the Breton's spells.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 02:24 AM
Falco aimed his bow at Milelie. He smiled as he released his
arrow, knowing that the battle was won if he hit or not.
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 02:26 AM
Reichi was hit by Loranna's reflect spell, and rushes headlong
into the ice spell.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 13 2005, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 02:18 AM)
Dilave avoids getting pinned, but her leg gets grabbed; she
swings her bow down on his head and tries to get a shot in to finish him off.
The bow hit home, which in this case was Isidor's skull, with a loud crack
and a shouted "Ouch!" from the Nord followed almost instantly. Still
severly hindered in his movements, Isidor managed to hold his grip on Dilaves
legs, took his last chance and yanked heavily.
"That should bring you down, ashgirl!", he shouted. Or well, at
least, Isidor hoped he could stop her from firing another arrow at him at least
until Raithen arrived.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:18 PM)
Dilave avoids getting pinned, but her leg gets grabbed; she
swings her bow down on his head and tries to get a shot in to finish him off.
Milelie gets lucky and Loranna's paralysis spell is absorbed into her amulet,
but the silence spell still hampers her. She drinks a potion and is able
to speak again, but Peplin has already fallen. Backing away, she casts a
cold spell at Reichi.
Goranthir points his daedric dai-katana at Milelie and then Dilave. He could
knock out either, but there was a risk of hitting his team-mates he was not
willing to take ... Still, if there was any opening, he was taking it.
... Dilave ... An opening ..?
Posted by: Arynel Aug 13 2005, 02:32 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 12 2005, 06:28 PM)
Isidor
The bow hit home, which in this case was Isidor's skull, with a loud crack
and a shouted "Ouch!" from the Nord followed almost instantly. Still
severly hindered in his movements, Isidor managed to hold his grip on Dilaves
legs, took his last chance and yanked heavily.
"That should bring you down, ashgirl!", he shouted. Or well, at
least, Isidor hoped he could stop her from firing another arrow at him at least
until Raithen arrived.
Arynel rushed to Isidor's side and cast a healing spell on them. Then the
Breton vanished yet again.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:33 AM
Raithen's staff makes the ashgirl growl angrily - the Spear of
Bitter Mercy, however, makes her gasp and pitch over, Isidor still clinging to
her legs.
Milelie eats an arrow, her own ice spell, and Reichi's sword, and falls down.
"We have a winner!" Egalius yells, and the crowd cheers.
Loranna lets out a deep breath and says " ... Oh boy ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 02:35 AM
Falco gave a loud cheer once the battle was through. He dropped
his bow and went to where the others were being healed.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:33 PM)
Loranna lets out a deep breath and says " ... Oh boy
..."
"Okay?" Goranthir looked at Loranna hopefully. "At least better,
right?"
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 02:37 AM
Walter grins morbidly down at the winners. His normally very frigid,
dull-lit eyes seemed to grow a spark.
"Very interesting indeed," he said to no one in particular. His voice
was not as low as usual.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 13 2005, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 13 2005, 02:32 AM)
Arynel rushed to Isidor's side and cast a healing spell on
them. Then the Breton vanished yet again.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 02:33 AM)
Raithen's staff makes the ashgirl growl angrily - the Spear of
Bitter Mercy, however, makes her gasp and pitch over, Isidor still clinging to
her legs.
Milelie eats an arrow, her own ice spell, and Reichi's sword, and falls down.
"We have a winner!" Egalius yells, and the crowd cheers.
Loranna lets out a deep breath and says " ... Oh boy ..."
As Dilave went down, Isidor let go of her leg, then stretched out his arms in
the dust of the arena and let the tension flow slowly out of his muscles. The
Nord was breathing hard, but the pain and his wounds subsided quickly with
Arynel's healing spells.
"I need a drink...", he muttered, yet made no move to rise.
Posted by: Tri Aug 13 2005, 02:39 AM
Diamond called out from the stands. "Loranna! That was
excellent! Here, it's finished!"
She went down into the arena with the box.
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 02:39 AM
Reichi grinned, and cheered, before sheathing his blade and
heading over to where the others were getting healed. "That was a fun
fight," he said.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 08:39 PM)
Reichi grinned, and cheered, before sheathing his blade and
heading over to where the others were getting healed. "That was a fun
fight," he said.
"Best one I've had," Goranthir agreed. "Even if I did mostly
stand here like a human shield."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 08:41 PM)
Best one I've had," Goranthir agreed. "Even if I
did mostly stand here like a human shield.
"You did exactly what you were supposed to do, Goranthir," Loranna
says, smiling a bit and waving to Diamond. "Wonderful dear, wonderful!"
she says.
" ... You know, a drink or two sounds pretty good. And we should talk
about what we learned too," she says. "I'm thinking our designated
healer should have some constant effect chameleon and invisibility, like Arynel
used today ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:43 PM)
"You did exactly what you were supposed to do,
Goranthir," Loranna says, smiling a bit and waving to Diamond.
"Wonderful dear, wonderful!" she says.
" ... You know, a drink or two sounds pretty good. And we should
talk about what we learned too," she says. "I'm thinking our
designated healer should have some constant effect chameleon and invisibility,
like Arynel used today ..."
"A drink sounds excellent" Isidor said rubbing his sore head.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:46 PM)
"A drink sounds excellent" Isidor said rubbing his
sore head.
The young ranger soaked up Loranna's compliment with a shy grin.
"I'll be with you after I change," Goranthir said. "I have to
get out of this armor."
Posted by: Tri Aug 13 2005, 02:49 AM
Diamond gave Loranna the box.
"I had a bit of help from Marein and Shai in visualising some of these
people, but here they are...Tris, Goranthir, Raithen, Arynel, Solin, Ciel,
Anya, Shaka, Isidor, Allerleirauh, Aricyn, Reichi, and a few others..."
Each of the figures was stanced as they would be in battle - Notably missing
from this list was Diamond herself.
She went along with the rest to the tavern to celebrate the fantastic victory.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 12 2005, 08:49 PM)
Diamond gave Loranna the box.
"I had a bit of help from Marein and Shai in visualising some of these
people, but here they are...Tris, Goranthir, Raithen, Arynel, Solin, Ciel,
Anya, Shaka, Isidor, Allerleirauh, Aricyn, Reichi, and a few others..."
Each of the figures was stanced as they would be in battle - Notably missing
from this list was Diamond herself.
She went along with the rest to the tavern to celebrate the fantastic victory.
Loranna looks in the box, admiring Diamond's craftsmanship for a moment, before
closing the box and tucking it under her arm.
"Come on," she says to everyone, following the crowd to the tavern.
She glances around though for people to start talking to ...
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:05 AM
Walter could no longer be seen in the crowd.
Walter was at the tavern. Once again he was in a drinking mood. A somewhat
pensive countenance was on his face as he sipped the mead quietly. He stared at
the people around him warily.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:56 PM)
Loranna looks in the box, admiring Diamond's craftsmanship for a
moment, before closing the box and tucking it under her arm.
"Come on," she says to everyone, following the crowd to the
tavern. She glances around though for people to start talking to ...
Isidor walks into the tavern and asks what everyone's having to drink.
"I'm buying." He adds.
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 09:06 PM)
Isidor walks into the tavern and asks what everyone's having to
drink. "I'm buying." He adds.
"Flin," Reichi said, flopping down in a seat with a relieved sigh.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:08 AM
Walter jumped as the newcomer came in. He stared at Isidor for a
few moments and blinked. "Why so loud?" he asked him, his eyes
passing over him curiously. He rolled up his sleeves.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 03:10 AM
Loranna sits down, having sent the box to the castle. She
watches as the guards they just fought slowly enter the tavern as well.
" ... Well, anyone have any thoughts before we begin the hard
carousing?" she asks. "I think we did well, but we got a bit lucky as
well - their opening strategy left Reichi and Isidor under a lot of fire
..."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 09:08 PM)
"Flin," Reichi said, flopping down in a seat with a
relieved sigh.
Isidor nodded and said "One flin and three meads, please." He put
down the gold.
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:08 PM)
Walter jumped as the newcomer came in. He stared at Isidor for a
few moments and blinked. "Why so loud?" he asked him, his eyes
passing over him curiously. He rolled up his sleeves.
"Why not?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 09:10 PM)
Loranna sits down, having sent the box to the castle. She
watches as the guards they just fought slowly enter the tavern as well.
" ... Well, anyone have any thoughts before we begin the hard
carousing?" she asks. "I think we did well, but we got a bit
lucky as well - their opening strategy left Reichi and Isidor under a lot of
fire ..."
"Yeah. We needed Anya this time, really. We need more archers to cover the
front line."
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:12 PM)
Why not?
Frowning a little,
Walter replied. "Silence speaks louder than words. I guess you mean no
harm." He sipped on his mead again. The Imperial tilted his head at the
others of the group.
"I'm, uhh, Walter," he mumbled to Isidor.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:15 PM)
Frowning a little, Walter replied. "Silence speaks louder
than words. I guess you mean no harm." He sipped on his mead again. The
Imperial tilted his head at the others of the group.
"I'm, uhh, Walter," he mumbled to Isidor.
Isidor nodded and shoke hands with the Imperial "Nice to meet you, my name
is Isidor."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 03:17 AM
A robed figure came into the tavern and took a seat at the table
with the others.
After looking around, Goranthir pulled back the hood of his robe.
"The Harvest Princess is after me," he whispered to Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 09:12 PM)
Isidor nodded and said "One flin and three meads,
please." He put down the gold.
"Why not?"
"Yeah. We needed Anya this time, really. We need more archers to cover the
front line."
"What we need is for our archers to keep their mages busy if at all
possible," Loranna says, frowning. "And maybe a better plan for an
opening salvo ..."
She nods to Walter. "Hello sir; I don't believe we've met. I'm Dres
Loranna."
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:16 PM)
Isidor nodded and shoke hands with the Imperial "Nice to
meet you, my name is Isidor."
Good to meet
you too, ah, Isidor." A faint ghost of a smile crept up his face as he
shook hands with him. His eyes returned gazing at the rest of the bunch that
had entered with him. "Who are they? Are they friendly?
QUOTE
She nods to Walter. "Hello sir; I don't believe we've met.
I'm Dres Loranna."
He turned his head.
"My name would be Walter," he replied, "Nice to meet you."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 09:17 PM)
A robed figure came into the tavern and took a seat at the table
with the others.
After looking around, he pulled back the hood of his robe.
"The Harvest Princess is after me," he whispered to Loranna.
"Is she now?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows. "I could comment
that she has good taste at least."
She grins, and offers Goranthir a drink. "Here, let's sit and talk. I want
to go over what we just did a bit before we celebrate, then probably go over it
again after. And thank you for saving me today, several times."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 09:19 PM)
What we need is for our archers to keep their mages busy
if at all possible," Loranna says, frowning. "And maybe a
better plan for an opening salvo ...
She nods to Walter. "Hello sir; I don't believe we've met. I'm
Dres Loranna."
"Yes. We need to train more on archery. All of us."
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:19 PM)
Good to meet you too, ah, Isidor." A faint ghost of a
smile crept up his face as he shook hands with him. His eyes returned gazing at
the rest of the bunch that had entered with him. "Who are they? Are they
friendly?
He turned his head. "My name would be Walter," he replied, "Nice
to meet you."
"They're friendly. Well, except for him." He winked at Reichi.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:26 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:23 PM)
"They're friendly. Well, except for him." He winked at
Reichi.
Walter grinned wryly.
Although it was a bit of an inside joke, it had taken him out of his gloomy
mood.
"I, err, saw you fighting at the Arena. Heh."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:26 PM)
Walter grinned wryly. Although it was a bit of an inside joke,
it had taken him out of his gloomy mood.
"I, err, saw you fighting at the Arena. Heh."
"Did you enjoy it?"
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:27 PM)
Did you enjoy it?
He smiles lopsidedly
at Isidor. "Yes, I did." He finished the last of the mead and stared
at the mug. His attention turned back to Loranna. He opened his mouth to say
something, but quickly shut it.
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 09:23 PM)
"They're friendly. Well, except for him." He winked at
Reichi.
"Yes, i bite," Reichi said witha sly smirk, and took a drink of his
flin.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:31 PM)
He smiles lopsidedly at Isidor. "Yes, I did." He
finished the last of the mead and stared at the mug. His attention turned back
to Loranna. He opened his mouth to say something, but quickly shut it.
"Something on your mind?"
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 09:31 PM)
"Yes, i bite," Reichi said witha sly smirk, and took a
drink of his flin.
Isidor grinned, and winked at the Dunmer again.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:32 PM)
Something on your mind?
There's always
something on my mind.
His attention turned towards Reichi.
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 03:39 AM
Reichi raised a eyebrow, and it lowered after a few moments.
"Name's Reichi Sari," he said, holding out his hand.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 08:39 PM)
Reichi raised a eyebrow, and it lowered after a few moments.
"Name's Reichi Sari," he said, holding out his hand.
"My name would
be Walter," he replied, shaking Reichi's hand a bit apprehensively. He
wasn't use to communicating with that many people.
Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 03:45 AM
"Nice to meet you Walter," Reichi said, "What
brings you all the way out to Ald Raathim?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 09:20 PM)
Is she now?" Loranna asks, raising her
eyebrows. "I could comment that she has good taste at least.
She grins, and offers Goranthir a drink. "Here, let's sit and
talk. I want to go over what we just did a bit before we celebrate, then
probably go over it again after. And thank you for saving me today,
several times."
Goranthir smiled, and listened.
ooc: Outta here for the evening. Had fun!
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 08:45 PM)
Nice to meet you Walter," Reichi said, "What
brings you all the way out to Ald Raathim?
"Peace and
quiet. I can't stand the 'important' cities. They make me dizzy. This place is
nice, albeit a little lacking in a library of considerable size," Walter
said. He returned the empty mug and stood amongst the group.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:54 PM)
"Peace and quiet. I can't stand the 'important' cities.
They make me dizzy. This place is nice, albeit a little lacking in a library of
considerable size," Walter said. He returned the empty mug and stood
amongst the group.
"I believe Loranna has a library, in the castle."
(OOC): Night all.
Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 04:55 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:54 PM)
"Peace and quiet. I can't stand the 'important' cities.
They make me dizzy. This place is nice, albeit a little lacking in a library of
considerable size," Walter said. He returned the empty mug and stood
amongst the group.
"Ah yes, I've noticed that too." Raithen held out his hand for Walter
and smiled.
"I don't believe we have ever met--which is a suprise because this is a
small town. I am Raithen Arthat, Wizard and common bookworm..."
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:55 PM)
I believe Loranna has a library, in the castle.
Walter grinned
widely. It was a relatively pleasant grin.
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 09:55 PM)
"Ah yes, I've noticed that too." Raithen held out his
hand for Walter and smiled.
"I don't believe we have ever met--which is a suprise because this is a
small town. I am Raithen Arthat, Wizard and common bookworm..."
He shook Raithen's
hand. "I'm Walter Latarvius. Well, my nose is stuck in a book most of the
time, and I write reports. I'm not exactly a mage but I'm fond of the term
'scholar.' Asides from reading, I know a great deal about ruins, and I enjoy
finding the truth- and myth- behind legends," he told about himself. He
paused and realized he had never spoken so much in his life, especially about
himself. He quickly forgot what else he had on his mind.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 05:14 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 11:13 PM)
Walter grinned widely. It was a relatively pleasant grin.
He shook Raithen's hand. "I'm Walter Latarvius. Well, my nose is stuck in
a book most of the time, and I write reports. I'm not exactly a mage but I'm
fond of the term 'scholar.' Asides from reading, I know a great deal about
ruins, and I enjoy finding the truth- and myth- behind legends," he told
about himself. He paused and realized he had never spoken so much in his life,
especially about himself. He quickly forgot what else he had on his mind.
"Oh?" Loranna asks, looking over to Walter. "So is that what
brings you to our town, good Walter? Searching for legends?"
She smiles.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 05:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 10:14 PM)
Oh?" Loranna asks, looking over to Walter.
"So is that what brings you to our town, good Walter? Searching for
legends?
She smiles.
"As I told
Is-Isidor, mostly for peace and quiet. I've been too, uhh, busy to do such
activities like that recently." He frowned and looked down at his leather
boots.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 11:17 PM)
"As I told Is-Isidor, mostly for peace and quiet. I've been
too, uhh, busy to do such activities like that recently." He frowned and
looked down at his leather boots.
Loranna says "Ah, I see; as for peace and quiet, I fear you've come at a
bit of a bad time. We're in the middle of some rough training. Though you are
welcome to look at our library in the castle if you wish - I cannot claim to
have an extensive collection of books nor anything especially rare, though. But
you're welcome to avail yourself of it."
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 10:20 PM)
Loranna says "Ah, I see; as for peace and quiet, I fear
you've come at a bit of a bad time. We're in the middle of some rough
training. Though you are welcome to look at our library in the castle if
you wish - I cannot claim to have an extensive collection of books nor anything
especially rare, though. But you're welcome to avail yourself of
it."
Another smile flashes
briefly on Walter's face.
"That would be wonderful. It doesn't bother me to be alone as I'm sure you
can see," he replied. His eyes were now focused on Loranna. The smile
changed to an uneasy grin.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 05:31 AM
It was about this time Falco spoke, "so Lady Loranna, where
ar Dram and his guards now? I wish to speak with them."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 05:33 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 11:28 PM)
Another smile flashes briefly on Walter's face.
"That would be wonderful. It doesn't bother me to be alone as I'm sure you
can see," he replied. His eyes were now focused on Loranna. The smile
changed to an uneasy grin.
Loranna's look becomes questioning. "Is something wrong, sir?" she asks.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 11:31 PM)
It was about this time Falco spoke, "so Lady Loranna, where
ar Dram and his guards now? I wish to speak with them."
"I saw them briefly over there," Loranna says to Falco, pointing to
another corner of the tavern. "Hmm ... they still seem to be there
..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 05:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:33 PM)
Loranna's look becomes questioning. "Is something
wrong, sir?" she asks.
"I saw them briefly over there," Loranna says to Falco, pointing to
another corner of the tavern. "Hmm ... they still seem to be there
..."
"Good I'm going to speak with their archer, Dilave Othren. She's quite the
looker really."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 11:35 PM)
Good I'm going to speak with their archer, Dilave Othren.
She's quite the looker really.
Loranna shakes her head. "Falco, you're incorrigible," she says.
Dram and the other guards are talking among themselves.
"Should have cast area effect Dispel, maybe some fireblossoms. Smoke their
healer out."
"We might have ended up hitting Dram and Relamus with those; would have
left them without their enchantments ..."
"If we face an invisible healer again, we should have a plan set up to all
focus on him the moment he shows himself ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:48 PM)
Loranna shakes her head. "Falco, you're
incorrigible," she says.
Dram and the other guards are talking among themselves.
"Should have cast area effect Dispel, maybe some fireblossoms. Smoke
their healer out."
"We might have ended up hitting Dram and Relamus with those; would have
left them without their enchantments ..."
"If we face an invisible healer again, we should have a plan set up to all
focus on him the moment he shows himself ..."
Falco sat down at their table with his drink in hand. (Actually it was another
patron's drink, tthat Falco nicked but that is beside the point) "Good evening,
mind if I sit there, the others can quite irritating at times. (This was not
true, Falco was instead playing at their anger of being defeated by the others
so they wouldn't stop him from subtley positioning himself next to
Dilave."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 05:58 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 11:54 PM)
Falco sat down at their table with his drink in hand. (Actually
it was another patron's drink, tthat Falco nicked but that is beside the point)
"Good evening, mind if I sit there, the others can quite irritating at
times. (This was not true, Falco was instead playing at their anger of being
defeated by the others so they wouldn't stop him from subtley positioning
himself next to Dilave."
The guards all stop talking.
The guards all stare at Falco.
Ghamul blows air through his nostrils, his tusks gleaming in the tavern's
light.
Dram raises an eyebrow. "I thought that's what they said about you,"
he comments, earning some lopsided grins from the other guards.
"So! ... Where was the mighty Kratos today?" Ghamul asks Falco in
what could charitably be called an commanding manner.
Dilave, meanwhile, sips her ale and tries not to wonder what Falco is up to
this time.
Posted by: Shardie Aug 13 2005, 06:01 AM
Illac Bay, Ocean
As the Frigate bid its farewell from the fine galley, Selvia looked at the
ocean ahead of her. As her manslaves rowed the oars painfully, she looked
peacefully out to sea. She must disrupt this wedding, not only for her own
love, but because that was what the Archfiend wanted done. Selvia reflected on
this "Archfiend" as he liked to call himself, always in the shadows,
she obayed his orders without question, for she was benifited by the arangement
too... the Spires of the castle of Daggerfall had come into view, as Selvia
prepared to dock
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 06:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 10:33 PM)
Loranna's look becomes questioning. "Is something
wrong, sir?" she asks.
Walter said nothing
for a while, but shook his head. There was a sad, or maybe nostalgic, look on
his face. "Nothing I could talk about," he replies. He hoped he
didn't offend her.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 06:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:58 PM)
The guards all stop talking.
The guards all stare at Falco.
Ghamul blows air through his nostrils, his tusks gleaming in the tavern's
light.
Dram raises an eyebrow. "I thought that's what they said about
you," he comments, earning some lopsided grins from the other guards.
"So! ... Where was the mighty Kratos today?" Ghamul asks Falco
in what could charitably be called an commanding manner.
Dilave, meanwhile, sips her ale and tries not to wonder what Falco is up to
this time.
"Of course they say that about me, I'm extremely irritating, I'm downright
unstandable. The mighty Kratos, was sick in bed, where he will hopefully stay
for the rest of his life, (here he reverted to the hist tounge to avoid
offending anyone in the tavern lest they hear his opinion of Kratos.)" He
turned to Dilave, "that was pretty impressive archery out there, you must
teach me to do that. And Ghamul, I can't believ anyone can fight as well as you
do, I've never seen such ferocity. All the spellcasters were doing things with
magic I've never even heard of, truly amazing. And Dram that was an amazing
jump you did. I thought for sure ou would win the battle with that move
alone."
Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 06:06 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 11:13 PM)
Walter grinned widely. It was a relatively pleasant grin.
He shook Raithen's hand. "I'm Walter Latarvius. Well, my nose is stuck in
a book most of the time, and I write reports. I'm not exactly a mage but I'm
fond of the term 'scholar.' Asides from reading, I know a great deal about
ruins, and I enjoy finding the truth- and myth- behind legends," he told
about himself. He paused and realized he had never spoken so much in his life,
especially about himself. He quickly forgot what else he had on his mind.
"Realy,'' said Raithen as he examined Walter over his spectacles. "You
remind me of a younger version of myself; always reading, learning. The reason
I moved to Morrowind was to study Dwemer ruins. And I have moved to this small
town for some, as you say, peace and quiet--And to get some writing done, of
course," Raithen sipped his brandy (which Isidor hadn't payed for) and
continued. "But I fear that I may need some exciment that only large
cities can provide."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 06:12 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 12:02 AM)
Walter said nothing for a while, but shook his head. There was a
sad, or maybe nostalgic, look on his face. "Nothing I could talk
about," he replies. He hoped he didn't offend her.
"Ah, I see," Loranna says, feeling awkward. She sips her ale,
wondering what Walter had been thinking of.
" ... You say you have explored ruins and legends; perhaps you could tell
us something of the places you've been?" she asks.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 12:05 AM)
Of course they say that about me, I'm extremely
irritating, I'm downright unstandable. The mighty Kratos, was sick in bed,
where he will hopefully stay for the rest of his life, (here he reverted to the
hist tounge to avoid offending anyone in the tavern lest they hear his opinion
of Kratos.)" He turned to Dilave, "that was pretty impressive archery
out there, you must teach me to do that. And Ghamul, I can't believ anyone can
fight as well as you do, I've never seen such ferocity. All the spellcasters
were doing things with magic I've never even heard of, truly amazing. And Dram
that was an amaing jump you did. I thugh for sure ou would win the battle with
that move alone.
All eight guards look at Falco, but Pilpen voices their thoughts:
"By the Nine, did you break something while trying to filch it this
time?"
Dram raises his tankard to his lips and takes a long drought; Dilave looks
slightly uncomfortable but mutters "Maybe some other time ..."
Ghumal, however, says "At least he recognizes my ferocity." Galdiir
and Milelie both stare at the Orc, who gives a huge grin, as though he just
said something unbearably witty.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 06:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:12 PM)
By the Nine, did you break something while trying to filch
it this time?
A look of mock offense came upon Falco's face then. "I resent that
statement! Primarily due to my inablity to comprehend its meaning." He
then chuckled a little And called out "Drinks all around for this table
barkeep!" Little did the inkeep (or anyone but Falco for that matter) know
that Falco was paying for this with money he had cut from the innkeep's purse a
week ago. But nonetheless the innkeep brought out another round of each guard's
choice of drink.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 06:24 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 11:06 PM)
Realy,'' said Raithen as he examined Walter over his
spectacles. "You remind me of a younger version of myself; always reading,
learning. The reason I moved to Morrowind was to study Dwemer ruins. And I have
moved to this small town for some, as you say, peace and quiet--And to get some
writing done, of course," Raithen sipped his brandy (which Isidor hadn't
payed for) and continued. "But I fear that I may need some exciment that
only large cities can provide.
Walter listened to
him and nodded along. "I figure I need to break my habits," he
reflected.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 11:12 PM)
"Ah, I see," Loranna says, feeling awkward. She
sips her ale, wondering what Walter had been thinking of.
" ... You say you have explored ruins and legends; perhaps you could tell
us something of the places you've been?" she asks.
"Well, asides
from the fact most I've visited have been desecrated in some way, they're
seldom lonesome. I have to be careful around any time of ruin, I find. I'm
luckily good with a dagger. It's a shame how erosion and disasters have
affected ruins, but they wouldn't be ruins without that, would they? No, those looking
for artifacts will seldom find them in ruins- they've all been looted by
careless adventurerers who have no respect for those you wish to study the
so-called item. I was never terribly great at remembering the names of the
ruins I've visited- I merely know them by location." He snorted
disdainfully. He found the idea of taking something, even as petty as an old
rusty spoon, for something other than research affected the ruins in a negative
way.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 06:29 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 12:24 AM)
"Well, asides from the fact most I've visited have been
desecrated in some way, they're seldom lonesome. I have to be careful around
any time of ruin, I find. I'm luckily good with a dagger. It's a shame how
erosion and disasters have affected ruins, but they wouldn't be ruins without
that, would they? No, those looking for artifacts will seldom find them in
ruins- they've all been looted by careless adventurerers who have no respect
for those you wish to study the so-called item. I was never terribly great at
remembering the names of the ruins I've visited- I merely know them by
location." He snorted disdainfully. He found the idea of taking something,
even as petty as an old rusty spoon, for something other than research affected
the ruins in a negative way.
"Where have you explored, then?" Loranna asks. "Do you research
primarily here in Morrowind, or have you delved elsewhere as well?"
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 12:20 AM)
A look of mock offense came upon Falco's face then. "I
resent that statement! Primarily due to my inablity to comprehend its
meaning." He then chuckled a little And called out "Drinks all around
for this table barkeep!" Little did the inkeep (or anyone but Falco for
that matter) know that Falco was paying for this with money he had cut from the
innkeep's purse a week ago. But nonetheless the innkeep brought out another
round of each guard's choice of drink.
"Falco ..." Dram puts his mug down, his expression almost showing
resignation.
Still, the guards did not object to another round of drinks.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 06:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:29 PM)
"Falco ..." Dram puts his mug down, his expression
almost showing resignation.
Still, the guards did not object to another round of drinks.
"Sorry for shooting you guys,hope it didn't hurt to much." He turned
to Dilave "So where are you from anyway? I'd be interested to know the
backgrounds of some guards here at the castle."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 06:41 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 12:35 AM)
Sorry for shooting you guys,hope it didn't hurt to
much." He turned to Dilave "So where are you from anyway? I'd be
interested to know the backgrounds of some guards here at the castle.
"I tried to cut the Lady in two," Dram points out, as the other
guards mutter.
"Er, maybe some other time," Dilave says.
"I don't feel comfortable talking about my past," Milelie says,
blushing slightly.
"I was once the fiercest fighter in all of Orisinum ..." Ghamul says,
elictiing a sour look from Peplin and a muttered "Well now you've done it
..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 06:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:41 PM)
"I tried to cut the Lady in two," Dram points out, as
the other guards mutter.
"Er, maybe some other time," Dilave says.
"I don't feel comfortable talking about my past," Milelie says,
blushing slightly.
"I was once the fiercest fighter in all of Orisinum ..." Ghamul says,
elictiing a sour look from Peplin and a muttered "Well now you've done it
..."
"Another time indeed Dilave, Don't feel pressured to talk about it then,
Milelie, I dont want to intrude. Go ahead Ghamul, I'd like to hear your
story..."
Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 06:58 AM
After lisening to Walter's story, and casting a look at the far
corner of the tavern where Falco was trying to be "smooth" with the
guards, Raithen stood, drained his cup and said, "'good night all, may
night be peace upon your soul." He smoothed out his robes and headed for
the door.
Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 06:59 AM
Shaka, his burns long since healed, walked over to the guards.
"Dram, I just wanted to tell you and your people that it was a good fight
today. I didn't know how well protected Ald Raathim was until I saw you folks
in action."
A little embarrassed, Shaka headed back to Loranna's companions. "Anyway,
thanks."
Shaka studied Loranna and the others for a moment fondly. He respected himself
more today for fighting as part of a team; it illustrated the old concept of
never asking someone to do something you weren't willing to do. It had been
unpleasant to run one's comrades through as if they were smugglers, but the
healers had been right on top of things.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 07:04 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 12:59 AM)
Shaka, his burns long since healed, walked over to the
guards. "Dram, I just wanted to tell you and your people that it was
a good fight today. I didn't know how well protected Ald Raathim was
until I saw you folks in action."
A little embarrassed, Shaka headed back to Loranna's companions.
"Anyway, thanks."
Shaka studied Loranna and the others for a moment fondly. He respected
himself more today for fighting as part of a team; it illustrated the old
concept of never asking someone to do something you weren't willing to
do. It had been unpleasant to run one's comrades through as if they were
smugglers, but the healers had been right on top of things.
Dram, looking up from the long recollection of battles Ghamul was recounting,
says to Shaka "Thank you; it was an honor to fight against you. Though
..." he looks to his guards, " ... we should consider doing it again,
sometime. I was rather hoping you all would be distracted by fireblossoms to
your backs; I see I need to try something different."
Loranna says good night to Raithen, then smiles at Shaka as he shows up, saying
"Hello dear; how are you?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 07:12 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:04 AM)
Dram, looking up from the long recollection of battles Ghamul
was recounting, says to Shaka "Thank you; it was an honor to fight against
you. Though ..." he looks to his guards, " ... we should
consider doing it again, sometime. I was rather hoping you all would be
distracted by fireblossoms to your backs; I see I need to try something
different."
Loranna says good night to Raithen, then smiles at Shaka as he shows up, saying
"Hello dear; how are you?"
Shaka pulled up a chair. "Well, thank you, Loranna. I feel as if I was
blooded a little more today. I haven't been run through yet, not that that's
something I'm looking forward to. . . . When that time comes in the Arena, I'll
probably feel like I've joined an exclusive club."
"Goran fought bravely in your defense." He paused for a moment before
adding, "Apparently Anya couldn't make it to the training today."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 07:14 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 01:12 AM)
Shaka pulled up a chair. "Well, thank you,
Loranna. I feel as if I was blooded a little more today. I haven't
been run through yet, not that that's something I'm looking forward to.
. . . When that time comes in the Arena, I'll probably feel
like I've joined an exclusive club."
"Goran fought bravely in your defense." He paused for a moment
before adding, "Apparently Anya couldn't make it to the training
today."
"Goran was wonderful," Loranna says. "And neither Kratos nor
Anya could, but there will be more times to practice."
She pauses a moment. " ... How is Anya doing?" she asks Shaka.
Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 07:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:14 AM)
Goran was wonderful," Loranna says. "And
neither Kratos nor Anya could, but there will be more times to practice.
She pauses a moment. " ... How is Anya doing?" she asks Shaka.
That was Loranna for you; when she asked how someone was, she really meant it.
Shaka glanced at the rest of the group, but it seemed that he had enough
privacy to be open with her.
"Much better since the summoning with you and Slyvos, thanks. You probably
have heard that she was . . . enslaved for a number of years before the Blue
Dawn. I'm hoping time will help heal those particular scars."
"Her late 'uncle' was a remarkable man, to both show her she was needed in
the world, as well as to train her martial spirit."
Shaka didn't add what Loranna probably already knew, that Anya was special to
him and that he wanted to earn her affections, though he knew enough to back
off and let her breathe.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 07:30 AM
Tris rested his hand on Goranthir's shoulder. "There are
easier ways to get rid of women, son. Let a pro show you how, if the problem
persists."
He started to join Loranna, but noticed that Shaka seemed to want privacy. So
he joined the group of guards, buying everyone a round.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 07:32 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 01:27 AM)
That was Loranna for you; when she asked how someone was, she
really meant it. Shaka glanced at the rest of the group, but it seemed
that he had enough privacy to be open with her.
"Much better since the summoning with you and Slyvos, thanks. You
probably have heard that she was . . . enslaved for a number of years before
the Blue Dawn. I'm hoping time will help heal those particular
scars."
"Her late 'uncle' was a remarkable man, to both show her she was needed in
the world, as well as to train her martial spirit."
Shaka didn't add what Loranna probably already knew, that Anya was special to
him and that he wanted to earn her affections, though he knew enough to back
off and let her breathe.
Loranna nods.
"I gethered something of that from meeting her sister's ghost, yes,"
she says as tactfully as she can. "Some scars can take a very long time to
heal ... and we can only do so much to help."
She offers shaka a palce to sit. "Greef or matze?" she asks him.
Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 07:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:32 AM)
Loranna nods.
"I gethered something of that from meeting her sister's ghost, yes,"
she says as tactfully as she can. "Some scars can take a very long
time to heal ... and we can only do so much to help."
She offers shaka a palce to sit. "Greef or matze?" she asks
him.
"Greef is fine, thanks." He had to smile to see Falco try to
ingratiate himself with the guards on the other side of the tavern. Redflash
had grown up a little since the day he had appointed himself their guide in Dagon
Fel, though.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 07:45 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 01:40 AM)
"Greef is fine, thanks." He had to smile to see
Falco try to ingratiate himself with the guards on the other side of the
tavern. Redflash had grown up a little since the day he had appointed
himself their guide in Dagon Fel, though.
Loranna orders a greef for Shaka and puts a hand on his shoulder. "It'll
work out," she says to him.
She looks to Tris. "A pro? Dear, what are you going to do?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 07:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:45 AM)
Loranna orders a greef for Shaka and puts a hand on his
shoulder. "It'll work out," she says to him.
"Thank you, my Lady," he said. He finished the drink and called it a
night.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 07:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 12:45 AM)
Loranna orders a greef for Shaka and puts a hand on his
shoulder. "It'll work out," she says to him.
She looks to Tris. "A pro? Dear, what are you going to
do?"
Tris laughed. "Hopefully nothing that will get back to you."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:00 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 01:57 AM)
Tris laughed. "Hopefully nothing that will get back to
you."
"I see; aren't you glad now I haven't the faintest notion of how to have
spies?" Loranna asks, sticking her tongue out at Tris.
Her expression turns more serious as she asks "Did you have any thoughts
on our bout today? I think we're improving but we still have a ways to go
..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 08:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:00 AM)
"I see; aren't you glad now I haven't the faintest notion
of how to have spies?" Loranna asks, sticking her tongue out at Tris.
Her expression turns more serious as she asks "Did you have any thoughts
on our bout today? I think we're improving but we still have a ways to go
..."
"Much better," Tris said. "Still not great. The mages should
have been waiting for the dispell; and there needs to be some protection on the
fighters as they close. Also, about midway through, the organization went to
hell completely."
Posted by: One87xe Aug 13 2005, 08:10 AM
*...The Docks of Solstheim...as Hurst boards the boat with the
small group that has formed he scans around looking for the escaped
wolf...seeing no ome out of place or suspicious he boards the boat, wearily,
and continues his journey to mainland Morrowind...*
*...One, Ami and Sona are debating in the Tavern/Inn...*
*...Trefist has hit a snag as one of the Tumblers doesn't seem to want to
cooperate...*
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 02:06 AM)
Much better," Tris said. "Still not great.
The mages should have been waiting for the dispell; and there needs to be
some protection on the fighters as they close. Also, about midway through, the
organization went to hell completely.
"Yeah, the organization went to hell," Loranna agrees. "We had
an idea for how to start but not how to finish, or how to adjust to the enemy
regrouping."
"As for protection for our fighters, well ..." Loranna thinks for a
moment. " ... Okay; suppose I started off with a wide-effect Dispel, then
the mages rain magic on the enemy to keep them from firing on the fighters? A
mix of fireblossoms, paralyizes, keep them stuck or off-balance ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 08:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:10 AM)
Yeah, the organization went to hell," Loranna
agrees. "We had an idea for how to start but not how to finish, or
how to adjust to the enemy regrouping.
"As for protection for our fighters, well ..." Loranna thinks
for a moment. " ... Okay; suppose I started off with a wide-effect
Dispel, then the mages rain magic on the enemy to keep them from firing on the
fighters? A mix of fireblossoms, paralyizes, keep them stuck or
off-balance ..."
"Or use Goranthir's nifty little trick," Tris said. "It would
work nicely with everyone on the same side of the arena before they have a
chance to mingle. Knock everyone down, give the fighters time to rush up while
they recover."
He leaned in close to Loranna. "About the organization falling apart at
the end... here's the thing. There are many teams of eight warriors out there.
Can you do that, and then do it again? And again? We need to work on staying
intact, staying fresh."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:22 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 02:18 AM)
Or use Goranthir's nifty little trick," Tris
said. "It would work nicely with everyone on the same side of the arena
before they have a chance to mingle. Knock everyone down, give the fighters
time to rush up while they recover.
He leaned in close to Loranna. "About the organization falling apart at
the end... here's the thing. There are many teams of eight warriors out there.
Can you do that, and then do it again? And again? We need to work
on staying intact, staying fresh."
Loranna closes her eyes. " ... We managed it on Hogithum ..." she
mutters. "Though we had ..."
She nods. "We wore ourselves out; we need to take fatigue into account, be
ready to combat it. Which is what the team alchemist should be doing. And we
need to know the general plan - who to be aiming for at all times. The enemy
healer. Their big damage dealers. Their mages."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 08:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:22 AM)
Loranna closes her eyes. " ... We managed it on
Hogithum ..." she mutters. "Though we had ..."
She nods. "We wore ourselves out; we need to take fatigue into
account, be ready to combat it. Which is what the team alchemist should
be doing. And we need to know the general plan - who to be aiming for at
all times. The enemy healer. Their big damage dealers. Their
mages."
"And everyone needs to know the contingency plans, because communication
may not be possible in a critical situation."
Tris laughed.
"Listen to me sound like I know what I'm talking about."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 02:25 AM)
And everyone needs to know the contingency plans, because
communication may not be possible in a critical situation.
Tris laughed.
"Listen to me sound like I know what I'm talking about."
"This is why we're asking someone to watch us and comment, isn't it?"
Loranna asks. "And you have hung out with the General for a while,
you know ..."
She leans forward and hugs Tris, enjoying the feel of his warmth. "Thank
you," she says. "We should all sit down soon, plan out contingency
plans. Diamond just finished her figures, we can use them now to plan out
strategies."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 08:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:28 AM)
"This is why we're asking someone to watch us and comment,
isn't it?" Loranna asks. "And you have hung out with the
General for a while, you know ..."
She leans forward and hugs Tris, enjoying the feel of his warmth.
"Thank you," she says. "We should all sit down soon, plan
out contingency plans. Diamond just finished her figures, we can use them
now to plan out strategies."
Tris gave Loranna a taste of the look he was saving for the Summer Princess,
merry but at the same time mocking, a look to make any girl's ambitions wilt.
"I've been wondering," Tris said. "Given a powerful enough
illusionist... can these be enchanted?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 02:34 AM)
Tris gave Loranna a taste of the look he was saving for the
Summer Princess, merry but at the same time mocking, a look to make any girl's
ambitions wilt.
"I've been wondering," Tris said. "Given a powerful enough
illusionist... can these be enchanted?"
Loranna gives Tris a look that says "Don't Think That'll Work", but
she lets him go.
"Raithen has shown some skill in illusions, and we have an enchanter here
in Ald Raathim second only to Allie herself, who also is pretty good with
illusions," she says. "And right now I'm rather in the mood to go
find him and ask him to pitch in ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 08:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:37 AM)
Loranna gives Tris a look that says "Don't Think That'll
Work", but she lets him go.
"Raithen has shown some skill in illusions, and we have an enchanter here
in Ald Raathim second only to Allie herself, who also is pretty good with
illusions," she says. "And right now I'm rather in the mood to
go find him and ask him to pitch in ..."
"I think that might be a very wise idea," Tris said, raising his tankard
in a mock toast.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:59 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 02:53 AM)
"I think that might be a very wise idea," Tris
said, raising his tankard in a mock toast.
"To our gradual formation into a fighting team of worth and repute,"
Loranna says, clankin her tankard together with Tris's. She takes a hearty
draught and gives a satisfied sigh.
" ... Do I want to ask," she says, "just what you've been up to?
Or should I forget even what inklings I might have?" She grins a bit.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 09:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:59 AM)
"To our gradual formation into a fighting team of worth and
repute," Loranna says, clankin her tankard together with Tris's. She
takes a hearty draught and gives a satisfied sigh.
" ... Do I want to ask," she says, "just what you've been up
to? Or should I forget even what inklings I might have?" She
grins a bit.
"You can ask," Tris said, with a slight smile, looking down
into his beer. It was clear that he had no intention of elaborating.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 09:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 03:03 AM)
"You can ask," Tris said, with a slight
smile, looking down into his beer. It was clear that he had no intention of
elaborating.
"I can ask, and I can guess," Loranna says. "And I guess that I
am actually rather envious of you, dear - and worried too, on several
levels."
She smiles sadly and puts down her tankard. "It it means anything I wish
you the best," she says, though her brow is slightly furrowed.
" ... On a semi-related note," she continues, " ... when this is
over, I'd like to take a trip to the House of Dibella in the Imperial City
again, before I embark on my search for the Dunmer to rebuild
Vvardenfell."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 09:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 02:08 AM)
I can ask, and I can guess," Loranna says.
"And I guess that I am actually rather envious of you, dear - and worried
too, on several levels.
She smiles sadly and puts down her tankard. "It it means anything I
wish you the best," she says, though her brow is slightly furrowed.
" ... On a semi-related note," she continues, " ... when this is
over, I'd like to take a trip to the House of Dibella in the Imperial City
again, before I embark on my search for the Dunmer to rebuild
Vvardenfell."
"Don't worry," Tris said. "There's an old saying about two heads
being better than one. I think with both of mine, I'm set."
He took a long pull of his drink.
"You're rebuilding Vvardenfell? That's news."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 09:21 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 03:15 AM)
Don't worry," Tris said. "There's an old
saying about two heads being better than one. I think with both of mine, I'm
set.
He took a long pull of his drink.
"You're rebuilding Vvardenfell? That's news."
"I will get you for that, dear, someday," Loranna says, giggling just
a little.
"And no; I'm to deliver the Amulet of Specters to the one who is to
rebuild Vvardenfell," Loranna says. "I was asked to choose the one to
bear it back right before I left Daggerfall, by someone who I think knew the
shaman who gave me the magic mirror right before we left for Gemin. I've been
keeping my eyes open though I am supposed to wait till the ghost problem is
dealt with before finding them, so I've only been keeping my eyes open."
She shrugs. "No one's really jumped out at me thus far, but these things
have a way of resolving themselves when they are ready." She grins a bit.
"I was going to tell you all this during Early Harvest, but you were busy
and then things happened with both of us, and by the time you got back the
Queen was here and it slipped my mind when I was recounting things with you.
Raithmat and Seres and our other adventures were much fresher in my mind
..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 09:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 02:21 AM)
"I will get you for that, dear, someday," Loranna
says, giggling just a little.
"And no; I'm to deliver the Amulet of Specters to the one who is to
rebuild Vvardenfell," Loranna says. "I was asked to choose the
one to bear it back right before I left Daggerfall, by someone who I think knew
the shaman who gave me the magic mirror right before we left for Gemin.
I've been keeping my eyes open though I am supposed to wait till the ghost
problem is dealt with before finding them, so I've only been keeping my eyes
open."
She shrugs. "No one's really jumped out at me thus far, but these
things have a way of resolving themselves when they are ready." She
grins a bit. "I was going to tell you all this during Early Harvest,
but you were busy and then things happened with both of us, and by the time you
got back the Queen was here and it slipped my mind when I was recounting things
with you. Raithmat and Seres and our other adventures were much fresher
in my mind ..."
"Understandable," Tris said. "One crisis at a time."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 09:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 03:23 AM)
Understandable," Tris said. "One crisis at a time.
"Exactly," Loranna says.
" ... We'll get through this, somehow. Even if it means losing ourselves
while out there, we'll get through this. There's always another crisis just
around the corner, another moment of beauty to find ..."
She looks down at her mug. " ... And another reason to shut up and drink
my ale," she laughs, finishing her drink.
The evening passed on, with other, less weighty, topics to discuss.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 02:41 PM
Isidor sat on his bed, thinking. He was jealous. Jealous of
whatever Anya and Shaka had.
He laid back in bed, seething.
He thought of Shaka, his friend.
He thought of Anya, his friend.
Could he deal with them being together?
He tried vainly to go to sleep.
What if they went back to Skyrim, and she was remarried, or worse, dead?
What if the child hadn't made it.
What if?
OOC: Not around at all today.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 09:40 PM
Once Ghamul finished his story, wich had taken over three hours
and the amount of bragging involved rivaled one by Falco himself. Falco excused
himself from the table and left for his room in the casle, with thoughts of
Heroic deeds in his mind.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 10:06 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 11:29 PM)
Where have you explored, then?" Loranna asks.
"Do you research primarily here in Morrowind, or have you delved elsewhere
as well?
"Nothing much
here, although I've rummaged around the western coast around here. I'm much too
afraid to head east or north," he answered after a long period of thought
to recollect where it was. He also bid Raithen farewell. Walter glanced around
the room.
OOC: Sorry for the late reply; I had a monster migraine last night and this
morning.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 10:10 PM
Early the next morning as the sun was just rising, the Harvest
Princess made the Walk Of Shame from the castle to her house in the village.
She was angry. That handsome young Dunmer who had come with the Queen Mother's
retinue and stayed on had flirted with her. That in itself was not surprising.
Men and boys flirted with her all the time, even before she was crowned Harvest
Princess. But then, when she had shown interest back, he had ignored her,
deciding instead to spend all his days training and fighting in the Arena.
It was insufferable, and knowing that she had been rejected caused her to lose
interest in her five other lovers.
Last night, she had one of them let her into the castle, into Goranthir's room.
She had waited in the bed for hours to surprise him, and gradually drifted off
to sleep. When she woke up in the morning, she found that he had never come in.
The Harvest Princess tromped back to her house on her pretty feet and plotted
her revenge.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 10:42 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 12:10 PM)
Early the next morning as the sun was just rising, the Harvest
Princess made the Walk Of Shame from the castle to her house in the village.
She was angry. That handsome young Dunmer who had come with the Queen
Mother's retinue and stayed on had flirted with her. That in itself was
not surprising. Men and boys flirted with her all the time, even before
she was crowned Harvest Princess. But then, when she had shown interest
back, he had ignored her, deciding instead to spend all his days training and
fighting in the Arena.
It was insufferable, and knowing that she had been rejected caused her to lose
interest in her five other lovers.
Last night, she had one of them let her into the castle, into Goranthir's
room. She had waited in the bed for hours to surprise him, and gradually
drifted off to sleep. When she woke up in the morning, she found that he
had never come in.
The Harvest Princess tromped back to her house on her pretty feet and plotted
her revenge.
Falco awoke the early next morning refreshed reenergized. He proceeded to the
arena where he began practicing throwing his dagger at ther archery targets. He
liked it early in the morning, when it was still cold and damp, and the others
had not yet arrived. Falco found himself thinking of his old mentor Hulayn.
Falco regretted killing the man.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 11:56 PM
Goranthir walked in for breakfast the next morning, wearing the
hood and robe he had worn the other night, but he seemed in a good mood.
Razbiah was pleased to see him eat so much of her food.
"Growing boy," she smiled. "Good to see an appetite around
here."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:14 AM
The Night Before
"I know I've been keeping to myself lately," Slyvos had said, with
that look on his face that Loranna adored even as she got exasperated.
"But, there's a reason - you'll see."
Loranna had sighed to herself, not wanting to press the matter; she and Slyvos
had just discussed their still-delayed marriage again, and the fact that she is
a Dibellan and Dibellans do what Dibellans do ...
They hadn't resolved that question; Slyvos still felt a pang of jealousy, no
matter how he tried. Loranna wondered if the issue would ever be truly resolved
...
So right now, she didn't want to push him, but she didn't have much choice.
"I'm sure there is and I look forward to it," she had said to Slyvos,
smiling a bit. "But right now love ... we need you. As an enchanter
especially; a new woman's made us some figurines we're thinking of enchanting
and Tris and I have been discussing making items for the party."
"Ahh ..." Slyvos had said, looking downcast; whether because he was
being asked to rush, or because Loranna mentioned Tris, or a bit of both,
Loranna couldn't quite tell. "Well," he had said a little dejectedly,
"where are these figurines ..."
Loranna had coughed, a slow grin coming to her face. "Hun, we need them
fast, but not immediately; it's late and we've both been rather busy - we have
some catching up to do."
Slyvos's eyes had widened as she pressed closer to him, a purr rumbling in her
throat, and he had said "Oh! Well, that we can work on right now ..."
===
Glowing, Loranna comes down to breakfast, humming to herself. She nods to
everyone, saying "Morning; how fare you?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:14 PM)
Glowing, Loranna comes down to breakfast, humming to
herself. She nods to everyone, saying "Morning; how fare you?"
"Good morning," Goranthir bowed.
Razbiah, Loranna noted, also had a glow about her. "I hope you're hungry,
my lady."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 06:24 PM)
"Good morning," Goranthir bowed.
Razbiah, Loranna noted, also had a glow about her. "I hope you're hungry,
my lady."
Loranna smiles at Razbiah, and says "As hungry as ever, Razbiah dear. As
hungry as ever. What are we having today?"
===
And breakfast continues ... in the next thread
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Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna has continued to partake in the arena
practice bouts, most recently fighting with most of her companions against Dram
and his elite guards. The battle ended in a victory for Loranna's team, though
it was not a landslide victory and Loranna is already planning new ways to
improve the party's strategies, after talking with Tris.
She has also been gifted with a lovely set of figurines by the talented
Diamond, and is rousing her fiance Slyvos to enchant them so that the party may
plan strategies without having to act them out all the time.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 12:32 AM
Falco Redflash, the male argonian rogue is currently practicing
his knife throwing skills at the arena's archey range. His thoughts center on
his old mentor Hulayn.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 12:36 AM
Summary:
Nalion, a male Breton mage, has left Ald Raathim some days ago because of a mission.
Where it will lead him is unknown, as well as when he will return.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:30 PM)
Loranna smiles at Razbiah, and says "As hungry as ever,
Razbiah dear. As hungry as ever. What are we having today?"
"Oh, nothing special I'm afraid," Razbiah smiled.
It was Razbiah's usual breakfast, hearty and nutritious as always, but it was a
little different. There was a hint of spice, or actual flavor. Not at a lot.
Just enough of a touch, a tentative experiment.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:43 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 06:43 PM)
"Oh, nothing special I'm afraid," Razbiah smiled.
It was Razbiah's usual breakfast, hearty and nutritious as always, but it was a
little different. There was a hint of spice, or actual flavor. Not
at a lot. Just enough of a touch, a tentative experiment.
Loranna's face shows wonderment and delight; she tastes Razbiah's dishes and
smiles. "Mhmm ..."
"Hello Goranthir; how are you?" Loranna asks with her mouth full,
grinning a bit at being bowed to.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:43 PM)
Loranna's face shows wonderment and delight; she tastes
Razbiah's dishes and smiles. "Mhmm ..."
"Hello Goranthir; how are you?" Loranna asks with her mouth full,
grinning a bit at being bowed to.
Razbiah acknowledged Loranna's compliment with a grin.
"I'm fine," Goranthir smiled back.
"I would say so, I saw the young lady leaving this morning," Razbiah
blushed a bit, and returned to the kitchen.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 12:54 AM
Summary for Walter:
Walter has been in the library for a short while now. He joins the others for
breakfast. He mutters a greeting to the small group.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:54 AM
"Young lady?" Tris asked, grabbing breakfast for
himself. His eyebrows did a dance of surprise as he tasted it, and he glanced
at Razbiah surreptitiously.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 06:53 PM)
Razbiah acknowledged Loranna's compliment with a grin.
"I'm fine," Goranthir smiled back.
"I would say so, I saw the young lady leaving this morning," Razbiah
blushed a bit, and returned to the kitchen.
"Must be something in the air last night," Loranna says, turning to
look at Goranthir, eyebrows raised.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:01 AM
OOC: After getting no sleep, Isidor, the male nord is dining
with the rest of the group.
"So, Walter, how did you find the library?".
=====================
OOC: Teis, female Argonian mage, is getting off the boat, in the port of Ald
Rathiaam.
IC: Teis made her way slowly trhough the town, looking for the nearest tavern.
She needed a drink.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:56 PM)
"Must be something in the air last night," Loranna
says, turning to look at Goranthir, eyebrows raised.
Goranthir looked at Tris and Loranna, and back at his food. "The Harvest
Princess. She was in my bed last night. I spent the night with the
parraptons."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 07:01 PM)
Goranthir looked at Tris and Loranna, and back at his food.
"The Harvest Princess. She was in my bed last night. I spent
the night with the parraptons."
Loranna acknowledges Isidor and Walter with a friendly smile, then looks back
to Goranthir.
" ... She was in your bed last night?" Loranna says, looking mildly
surprised. "She is after you ..." She glances over at Tris.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 01:04 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:01 PM)
"So, Walter, how did you find the library?".
He grinned faintly.
"Much better," he replied in his typical low voice. He glanced around
and brushed the wrinkles out of his robe.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:07 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:04 PM)
He grinned faintly. "Much better," he replied in his
typical low voice. He glanced around and brushed the wrinkles out of his robe.
"That's good" He replied, but he didn't sound like he was really
present in the conversation.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:03 PM)
Loranna acknowledges Isidor and Walter with a friendly smile,
then looks back to Goranthir.
" ... She was in your bed last night?" Loranna says, looking mildly
surprised. "She is after you ..." She glances over at
Tris.
"Maybe her own bed isn't so comfortable," Goranthir laughed
nervously, and promptly changed the subject. "Anyhow ... I'm having my
armor repaired, so if we're doing any exercises today, I may not be best on
defense ..."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 01:09 AM
OOC Summary:
Reichi Sari is at breakfast, after celebration and rest after winning the fight
with Dram and his guards.
-----------
QUOTE
Goranthir looked at Tris and Loranna, and back at his food.
"The Harvest Princess. She was in my bed last night. I spent the night
with the parraptons."
Reichi chuckled , before returning to his food, he did take note of the actual
prescence of flavor in the food. It was surprising, but Reichi didn't mind.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 01:09 AM
Summary: Raithen Arthat is heading
towards the archery range, intending to practice some skills.
"Oh, hello Falco," said Raithen upon arriving. "Are you shining
up on your achery?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:03 PM)
Loranna acknowledges Isidor and Walter with a friendly smile,
then looks back to Goranthir.
" ... She was in your bed last night?" Loranna says, looking mildly
surprised. "She is after you ..." She glances over at
Tris.
"You could have slept in my room," Tris said, taking another bite of
his food. "I can behave respectably when it suits me. I've heard a bit
about this young lady; she has a reputation for being voracious."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:13 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 07:08 PM)
Maybe her own bed isn't so comfortable," Goranthir
laughed nervously, and promptly changed the subject. "Anyhow ... I'm
having my armor repaired, so if we're doing any exercises today, I may not be
best on defense ...
Loranna decides not to press the issue right now.
"I don't know if we'll be doing much today," she says. "I myself
have some alchemical work to do for the party ..."
"I did speak with Slyvos though, about having our new figurines
enchanted," she says, looking to Tris as well as Goranthir. "And to
enchant some more items for us - Gorn, I've been thinking you may want some
clothes with shield effects to bolster your armor, maybe a belt to resotre
fatigue as well. Some more speed enchantments perhaps, help you get around to
defend whoever needs defending. Oh, and I wanted to ask - how broad and how
narrow an area can you blast with your sword? Tris mentioned a very good idea
last night ..."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 01:13 AM
Diamond of Moonguard recently completed a set of
Loranna-and-Company figurines for use in tactical preparations. She also sold
her first piece of artwork back at her shop, and her financial worries are,
however temporarily, over.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:13 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 07:10 PM)
You could have slept in my room," Tris said,
taking another bite of his food. "I can behave respectably when it suits
me. I've heard a bit about this young lady; she has a reputation for
being voracious.
"The stables are actually very comfortable, better than a lot of places
I've been in last year," Goranthir shrugged. "I heard that she's ...
well ... she isn't shy."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:13 PM)
Loranna decides not to press the issue right now.
"I don't know if we'll be doing much today," she says. "I
myself have some alchemical work to do for the party ..."
"I did speak with Slyvos though, about having our new figurines
enchanted," she says, looking to Tris as well as Goranthir.
"And to enchant some more items for us - Gorn, I've been thinking you may
want some clothes with shield effects to bolster your armor, maybe a belt to
resotre fatigue as well. Some more speed enchantments perhaps, help you
get around to defend whoever needs defending. Oh, and I wanted to ask -
how broad and how narrow an area can you blast with your sword? Tris
mentioned a very good idea last night ..."
Goranthir seems grateful to have the change in conversation. "I don't know
what the limits are on the Kynarine effect, but I've been practicing. I haven't
used it to its widest extent yet ... I don't know how useful it would be."
"The armor's already enhanced. I move faster in it than out of it. But I
definitely need some more defenses. Just standing in front of arrows and fireballs
seems like a clumsy strategy."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:19 AM
Memories flooded into Falco's mind. It was 18 years earlier, and
he was just 15.
Hulayn and Falco crouched outside of a Noble's manor in Ald-Under Skar.
Salis, Ra'Siirr, and Glisnak were all in the tavern of the town. Hulayn was
taking Falco on his first mission, a simple robbery of the noble's house.
"Falco I want to give you something. My old saber, I want you to have
it."
"Thanks Hulayn, but I don't know how to use it."
"I'll teach you, little Falco, you'll be the best swordsman in Tamriel
when I'm done with you. Anyway I am going to wait right here, you're gonna go
in and snatch yourself one o' them expensive tapestries. That should net us
around 1,000 gold."
"Alright I won't let you down."
"No I doubt you will"
Hulayn hugged Falco then crouched down in the shadows ou of sight. Falco walked
inside the manor, luckily it was late and nobody was present in the entrance
hall. Falco delved further into the manor, hiding in the shadows as the
occasional guard yawned and passed by. Finally he reached a banquet hall and
snatched one of the tapestries hanging there. He had folded it up, and tucked
it under his left arm when a hoarse Dunmer voice called out, "Put that down
and drop you weapon lizard!" Falco spun around to see a guard in bonemold
armor and holding a steel sword.
Falco dropped the tapestry. Then he drew his saber. He held it in his hands and
glared at the guard. When it becane apparent he had no intention of dropping
the blade, the guard lunged. Falco side stepped to dodge him, and brought down
his own saber on the guard's neck. The decapitated body fell to the ground,
making a loud thump. Falco turned to see the thast two guards had become
alerted to his presence byy the scream the dead guard made just beore he died.
Falco knew he couldn't fight them both. He backed up against a wall as they
charged him. Suddenly another figure emerged from the shadows and began
battling the to gurds, killing them quikly. The figure turned to reveal his
argonian face.
"Hulayn!'
"Grab the tapestry and lets get out of here!"
Falco took the tapestry and ran with him out of the manor, and ou of Skar. The
yells of guards could be heard chasing them in the background. They never found
the argonians.
Falco contemplated the memory.
That had been my first succesful theft, and my first kill... I only now
realize that Hulayn may not have been a very good person, but he looked out for
me, and was more of a father than even my own father was. Or at least like an
older brother.. May Stendarr forgive him for what he has done. Pease, don't
dwell on his misdeeds but on his good side, the side that took an orphan in and
raised him, out of the goodness of his heart.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 01:20 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:07 PM)
"That's good" He replied, but he didn't sound like he
was really present in the conversation.
Walter gazed at
Isidor. "You don't look like you got much sleep," he commented.
"Nether did I in fact. I better get something in me before I double over
in pain."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:22 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:20 PM)
Walter gazed at Isidor. "You don't look like you got much
sleep," he commented. "Nether did I in fact. I better get something
in me before I double over in pain."
"I saw you last night," Goranthir said, holding out his hand.
"But I don't think we were properly introduced. I'm Goranthir."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 07:19 PM)
Goranthir seems grateful to have the change in conversation.
"I don't know what the limits are on the Kynarine effect, but I've been
practicing. I haven't used it to its widest extent yet ... I don't know
how useful it would be."
"The armor's already enhanced. I move faster in it than out of
it. But I definitely need some more defenses. Just standing in
front of arrows and fireballs seems like a clumsy strategy."
"We can practice more with the sword today, then," Loranna says,
cupping her chin thoughtfully.
"Shield spells will help with arrows," she says. "Magic ... a
reflect spell, or an absorb magicka, would be the best overall defense. Though
such defenses will make it harder for us to cast spells on you, like the
healing spell I cast. Still, I use absorb magicka all the time, I can probably
help you figure something out - an amulet with a brief-lived reflect or absorb
effect, simply making sure you have a spell cast on you when you're defending
for us ..."
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:20 PM)
Walter gazed at Isidor. "You don't look like you got much
sleep," he commented. "Nether did I in fact. I better get something
in me before I double over in pain."
"Is something wrong?" Loranna asks Walter, getting up from her seat.
"I'm a healer; let me see what I can do ..."
Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 06:22 PM)
I saw you last night," Goranthir said, holding out
his hand. "But I don't think we were properly introduced. I'm Goranthir.
Walter shook his
hand. "Walter here," he said, "And Walter would be
hungry." He didn't grin, but there was an odd gleam in his teal eyes.
QUOTE
Is something wrong?" Loranna asks Walter, getting up
from her seat. "I'm a healer; let me see what I can do ...
"No. I just
don't eat as much as I should," he replied.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:20 PM)
Walter gazed at Isidor. "You don't look like you got much
sleep," he commented. "Nether did I in fact. I better get something
in me before I double over in pain."
Isidor sighed and said "No...not at all. Haunted, by demons..."
========
Tsei ordered a drink, and ignored the man who came up to her. At first, that
is. "Whas a pree'y lil' ting like you, doin' here?" Tsei ignored him,
until he grabbed her arm. Tsei smiled, and wove a charm spell into her voice.
"Why don't you go kiss the barkeeeep?" She added the e's with a
sultry hiss.
The man got up, walked over to the barkeep and kissed him on the lips.
The tavern exploded with laughter, and Tsei went back to her drink.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 03:34 PM)
Isidor sighed and said "No...not at all. Haunted, by
demons..."
========
Tsei ordered a drink, and ignored the man who came up to her. At first, that
is. "Whas a pree'y lil' ting like you, doin' here?" Tsei ignored him,
until he grabbed her arm. Tsei smiled, and wove a charm spell into her voice.
"Why don't you go kiss the barkeeeep?" She added the e's with a
sultry hiss.
The man got up, walked over to the barkeep and kissed him on the lips.
The tavern exploded with laughter, and Tsei went back to her drink.
Falco decided to clear his head of Hulayn with alcohol. He approached the
tavern and entered,noing the argonian woman standing there. He began clicking
and hissing at her in the hist language, "Good morning there... I am Falco
Redflash, and I would be happy to help you around this smoothskin town."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:39 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 07:34 PM)
Isidor sighed and said "No...not at all. Haunted, by
demons..."
Loranna calls for more food for Walter, and looks at Isidor with a sympathetic
yet concerned expression.
"Want to talk about it?" she asks Isidor quietly. "Either now or
later?"
Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:39 PM)
Loranna calls for more food for Walter, and looks at Isidor with
a sympathetic yet concerned expression.
"Want to talk about it?" she asks Isidor quietly. "Either
now or later?"
"Thanks,"
he said quietly to Loranna.
His attention turned towards Isidor, and he frowned a little. A shadow passed
over Walter's face as he pondered a bit.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:39 PM)
Loranna calls for more food for Walter, and looks at Isidor with
a sympathetic yet concerned expression.
"Want to talk about it?" she asks Isidor quietly. "Either
now or later?"
Razbiah hurried in with food. "I'm making it as fast as I can,
b'Vek!"
It was her custom to leave the breakfast out for people to help themselves in
the morning, and she hadn't realized how quickly it had been consumed.
"Begging your pardon."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:39 PM)
Loranna calls for more food for Walter, and looks at Isidor with
a sympathetic yet concerned expression.
"Want to talk about it?" she asks Isidor quietly. "Either
now or later?"
"Maybe later..." his voice trailed off.
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:41 PM)
"Thanks," he said quietly to Loranna.
His attention turned towards Isidor, and he frowned a little. A shadow passed
over Walter's face as he pondered a bit.
Isidor felt Walter's gaze on him, but he didn't feel like talking much. In
fact, he felt a lot like throwing up.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 07:42 PM)
Razbiah hurried in with food. "I'm making it as fast
as I can, b'Vek!"
It was her custom to leave the breakfast out for people to help themselves in
the morning, and she hadn't realized how quickly it had been consumed.
"Begging your pardon."
Shaka finally spoke up. "Razbiah, the seasoning was even better this
morning. Thanks."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:33 PM)
Walter shook his hand. "Walter here," he said,
"And Walter would be hungry." He didn't grin, but there was an
odd gleam in his teal eyes.
Goranthir looked at him, and said under his breath. "And Walter
would be rudely demanding ..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 07:42 PM)
Razbiah hurried in with food. "I'm making it as fast
as I can, b'Vek!"
It was her custom to leave the breakfast out for people to help themselves in
the morning, and she hadn't realized how quickly it had been consumed.
"Begging your pardon."
"S'allright Razbiah; just we had more people for breakfast today than
usual," Loranna says, her voice concilliatory. "And one or two
gluttons looking for seconds as well," she adds with a wink.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 07:44 PM)
Shaka finally spoke up. "Razbiah, the seasoning was
even better this morning. Thanks."
Razbiah blushed. "I don't believe I did anything different, sir, but thank
you."
She hurried back to the kitchen. These people were hungry this morning. She
should have known, after yesterday's fight, that they would be.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:45 PM)
"S'allright Razbiah; just we had more people for breakfast
today than usual," Loranna says, her voice concilliatory. "And
one or two gluttons looking for seconds as well," she adds with a wink.
Tris looked as if he might say something to Razbiah about the food, but changed
his mind. Women were unpredictable; if you told a woman she had lost weight and
looked good, she might slap you for implying she had looked fat before.
He frowned, looking at Isidor. Maybe someday there would be time to deal with
everyone's demons.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 06:45 PM)
Goranthir looked at him, and said under his breath. "And Walter
would be rudely demanding ..."
Walter twitched
slightly but said nothing. He then gingerly took some food for himself and ate
silently and delicately.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 07:49 PM)
Tris looked as if he might say something to Razbiah about the
food, but changed his mind. Women were unpredictable; if you told a woman
she had lost weight and looked good, she might slap you for implying she had
looked fat before.
He frowned, looking at Isidor. Maybe someday there would be time to deal
with everyone's demons.
Loranna notes Tris's frown, her eyes implying she has similar thoughts.
She looks around the table, settling back on Goranthir. " ... So, did any
of those ideas sound good?" she asks. "Either have me keep an absorb
magicka spell on you or get you an amulet of same?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:58 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 07:38 PM)
Falco decided to clear his head of Hulayn with alcohol. He
approached the tavern and entered,noing the argonian woman standing there. He
began clicking and hissing at her in the hist language, "Good morning
there... I am Falco Redflash, and I would be happy to help you around this
smoothskin town."
Tsei darted her eyes towards the clicking and said "I don't speak
Hist." She returned to her drink.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:57 PM)
Loranna notes Tris's frown, her eyes implying she has similar
thoughts.
She looks around the table, settling back on Goranthir. " ... So,
did any of those ideas sound good?" she asks. "Either have me
keep an absorb magicka spell on you or get you an amulet of same?"
"That can't hurt," Tris said, "But he got shot full of arrows
yesterday, and that's not magic. I think we just have to accept the fact that
some people are there to hold fire, and keep them healed. Not that I'm saying
I'd like to be that person."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 03:58 PM)
Tsei darted her eyes towards the clicking and said "I don't
speak Hist." She returned to her drink.
An argonian who doesn't speak hist? Now I've seen everything...
He replied in his standard tounge, "Good morning there... I am Falco
Redflash, and I would be happy to help you around this town of smooth-skins.
But may I ask why you don't speak hist?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 08:02 PM)
"That can't hurt," Tris said, "But he got
shot full of arrows yesterday, and that's not magic. I think we just have
to accept the fact that some people are there to hold fire, and keep them
healed. Not that I'm saying I'd like to be that person."
Goranthir laughed. "It's not that bad. I like the idea of an amulet or
something I can use when it's needed. If it's constant effect, then I won't be
able to be healed, but if I can choose when to activate, that'd be
best..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:03 PM)
An argonian who doesn't speak hist? Now I've seen everything...
He replied in his standard tounge, "Good morning there... I am Falco
Redflash, and I would be happy to help you around this town of smooth-skins.
But may I ask why you don't speak hist?"
"Not from Black Marsh."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 08:06 PM)
Goranthir laughed. "It's not that bad. I like the
idea of an amulet or something I can use when it's needed. If it's
constant effect, then I won't be able to be healed, but if I can choose when to
activate, that'd be best..."
"See, I'm so used to being the healer that I just went and made my armor
constant effect," Loranna says, laughing a bit. "Plus I tend to use
potions for healing a lot as well."
"I'll see what we can get you; between Slyvos and the Mage Guild we have
resources enough to make whatever we feel we need," she says. "Even
if we don't know yet if it will all work out there, no reason not to prepare
for what we can."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:07 PM)
Not from Black Marsh.
"Neither am I... In fact I have never been... May I ask your name?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:09 PM)
Neither am I... In fact I have never been... May I ask
your name?
She muttered something about asking too much, and then said "Tsei."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:10 PM)
She muttered something about asking too much, and then said
"Tsei."
"Tsei, such a pretty name... Are you from here? Or are you just passing
through?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:13 PM)
Tsei, such a pretty name... Are you from here? Or are you
just passing through?
"Vas."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:09 PM)
See, I'm so used to being the healer that I just went and
made my armor constant effect," Loranna says, laughing a bit.
"Plus I tend to use potions for healing a lot as well.
"I'll see what we can get you; between Slyvos and the Mage Guild we have
resources enough to make whatever we feel we need," she says.
"Even if we don't know yet if it will all work out there, no reason not to
prepare for what we can."
"Thanks, and I probably should carry some potions with me, like you said,
but I don't know where they're kept," Goranthir smiled. "Now, what
was your question about my sword?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:13 PM)
Vas.
"Telvanni then... Why are you here in Ald Raathim, I thought telvanni
never strayed far from their towers."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:15 PM)
Telvanni then... Why are you here in Ald Raathim, I
thought telvanni never strayed far from their towers.
Tsei rolled her eyes and said "I'm not Telvanni. I'm whatever I want to
be." She wove a charm spell into her voice and said "Including your
deepest desiresssss."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 08:14 PM)
Thanks, and I probably should carry some potions with me,
like you said, but I don't know where they're kept," Goranthir smiled.
"Now, what was your question about my sword?
"I'm wondering just how wide an area it can strike at once," Loranna
says. "Tris poited out an effective tactic - I cast Dispel on the opposing
team right off the bat, and you blast them with Kynerine immediately
thereafter. Knock most of them off their feet, let our fighters advance with
less fear of taking incoming fire. Then I thought. if anyone managed to break
through our fighters' lines, you could use the sword to keep them at bay before
they got in close - assuming of course they don't pull the same trick Dram
did."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:16 PM)
Tsei rolled her eyes and said "I'm not Telvanni. I'm
whatever I want to be." She wove a charm spell into her voice and said
"Including your deepest desiresssss."
"So, are you an advnturer of sorts...." Falco found his eyelids began
to droop, Tsei seemed to suddenly be much prettier....
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:19 PM)
"So, are you an advnturer of sorts...." Falco found
his eyelids began to droop, Tsei seemed to suddenly be much prettier....
Tsei smiled, and let her tounge lick the Argonian's cheek. She returned to her
drink, again.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:19 PM)
I'm wondering just how wide an area it can strike at
once," Loranna says. "Tris poited out an effective tactic - I
cast Dispel on the opposing team right off the bat, and you blast them with
Kynerine immediately thereafter. Knock most of them off their feet, let
our fighters advance with less fear of taking incoming fire. Then I
thought. if anyone managed to break through our fighters' lines, you could use
the sword to keep them at bay before they got in close - assuming of course
they don't pull the same trick Dram did.
"Let me practice!" Goranthir excitedly got up from the table.
"I'll let you know!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:22 PM)
Tsei smiled, and let her tounge lick the Argonian's cheek. She
returned to her drink, again.
Falco returned it with one of his own. There's something odd about her... Something
not quite right. He put these thoughts out of his mind and began nuzzling
he with his snout.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:26 PM)
Falco returned it with one of his own. There's something odd
about her... Something not quite right. He put these thoughts out of his
mind and began nuzzling he with his snout.
Tsei smiled and said "Maybe later." She left some gold on the
counter, and dissapeared.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 08:23 PM)
Let me practice!" Goranthir excitedly got up from the
table. "I'll let you know!
Loranna chuckles. "Someone's happy at the thought of reducing incoming
fire at his head," she says, shaking her head with amusement. "Do let
me know; I'll be making up some nasty little potions to give our archers for
dipping their arrows in. I can think of a few things a mage would really not
like coursing through their system in a fight, being one myself."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:27 PM)
Tsei smiled and said "Maybe later." She left some gold
on the counter, and dissapeared.
"Indeed..." I'll have to remeber her, thought Falco. He took
his own drink and began drinking it.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:28 PM)
Loranna chuckles. "Someone's happy at the thought of
reducing incoming fire at his head," she says, shaking her head with
amusement. "Do let me know; I'll be making up some nasty little
potions to give our archers for dipping their arrows in. I can think of a
few things a mage would really not like coursing through their system in a
fight, being one myself."
"I'll let you know how it goes," Goranthir smiled, bowed to the company,
and left to practice.
ooc -- Out for a few hours or more, so assume Goranthir is off practicing
somewhere ...
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:35 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:29 PM)
"Indeed..." I'll have to remeber her, thought Falco.
He took his own drink and began drinking it.
Tsei had recalled to outside of the tavern, where she sipped her drink and
smiled. She wondered where the action was in this town....She walked into town,
and looked around for a commoner. She happened upon a Dunmer woman and asked
her, a spell in her voice again "Where could I find some funnnn in this
town?" The woman reacted by blushing and then saying "Dres Loranna is
the lady of the town; perhaps you could talk to her." Tsei smiled, and
dissapeared.
She reappeared outside of the castle. She stood for a moment. She was an
Argonian, of medium height. While she wasn't stunning, she had an air of beauty
about her. She was bosomy, or as bosomy as an Argonian woman was. She wore
nothing but a robe, and an amulet. Her age was twenty, or so.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 08:35 PM)
Tsei had recalled to outside of the tavern, where she sipped her
drink and smiled. She wondered where the action was in this town....She walked
into town, and looked around for a commoner. She happened upon a Dunmer woman
and asked her, a spell in her voice again "Where could I find some funnnn
in this town?" The woman reacted by blushing and then saying "Dres
Loranna is the lady of the town; perhaps you could talk to her." Tsei
smiled, and dissapeared.
She reappeared outside of the castle. She stood for a moment. She was an
Argonian, of medium height. While she wasn't stunning, she had an air of beauty
about her. She was bosomy, or as bosomy as an Argonian woman was. She wore
nothing but a robe, and an amulet. Her age was twenty, or so.
Tsei finds herself facting two bonemold-clad guards, looking as friendly and as
approachable as guards ever do - which is to say, they looked ready to tell her
to keep moving.
"Hail stranger! State your name and business here," a gravelly voice
says to Tsei.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 02:42 AM
Walter blinked and stared at the rest of the group.
"Something's odd here," he commented.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:41 PM)
Tsei finds herself facting two bonemold-clad guards, looking as
friendly and as approachable as guards ever do - which is to say, they looked
ready to tell her to keep moving.
"Hail stranger! State your name and business here," a gravelly
voice says to Tsei.
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 08:42 PM)
Walter blinked and stared at the rest of the group.
"Something's odd here," he commented.
Tsei smiled, an inviting smile, at the guards, and the Breton.
"Just a simple Argonian girl. Looking for a place to stay for the
night." She winked.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 08:47 PM)
Tsei smiled, an inviting smile, at the guards, and the Breton.
"Just a simple Argonian girl. Looking for a place to stay for the
night." She winked.
"There's a tavern back in town for that," the second guard said in a
slightly less gravelly voice. "Should be perfectly suitable for you,
Argonian."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:48 PM)
There's a tavern back in town for that," the second
guard said in a slightly less gravelly voice. "Should be perfectly
suitable for you, Argonian.
Tsei nodded, a grin still on her face. "Just wanted to see if there was
anyone to talk tooooo." Her voice was smooth and silky.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:50 PM)
Don't worry, my friends, she's with me" came Falco's
voice. He put his hand on her shoulder, "Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like
to be let in...
Tsei looked back at Falco. "With you, my dear? I'm not "with"
anyone. Just here enjoying the company." She winked.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 04:48 PM)
There's a tavern back in town for that," the second
guard said in a slightly less gravelly voice. "Should be perfectly
suitable for you, Argonian.
"Don't worry, my friends, she's with me" came Falco's voice. He put
his hand on her shoulder, "Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like to be let
in..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 08:49 PM)
Tsei nodded, a grin still on her face. "Just wanted to see
if there was anyone to talk tooooo." Her voice was smooth and silky.
"There's a whole town of people to talk to; surely you noticed them?"
the first guard asks, his tone gruff.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:50 PM)
Don't worry, my friends, she's with me" came Falco's
voice. He put his hand on her shoulder, "Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like
to be let in...
"With you?" the second guard says, staring at Falco. "New
partner in crime, Falco?"
"Does the Lady know you're bringing her in?" the first asks Falco.
"Or is she here to help with the arena?" the second asks, looking
Tsei over.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:52 PM)
"There's a whole town of people to talk to; surely you
noticed them?" the first guard asks, his tone gruff.
"With you?" the second guard says, staring at Falco. "New
partner in crime, Falco?"
"Does the Lady know you're bringing her in?" the first asks Falco.
"Or is she here to help with the arena?" the second asks, looking
Tsei over.
"Very well...I suppose I'll leave. See if I can find some friends to play
with." She winked at the group and walked slowly away.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:54 PM)
"Very well...I suppose I'll leave. See if I can find some
friends to play with." She winked at the group and walked slowly away.
"No need to, I can introduce you too the lady Loranna. I'm sure you and
her will become friends." He turned to the guards, "I wish to
introduce her to the lady, I believ that it would be in their mutual
benefit."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:01 PM)
No need to, I can introduce you too the lady Loranna. I'm
sure you and her will become friends." He turned to the guards,
"I wish to introduce her to the lady, I believ that it would be in
their mutual benefit.
The guards look at one another, then one turns to head into the castle.
After a few moments, the guard returns.
"The Lady says she will speak with your friend, Falco," he mutters.
"She awaits you in her study."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:01 PM)
No need to, I can introduce you too the lady Loranna. I'm
sure you and her will become friends." He turned to the guards,
"I wish to introduce her to the lady, I believ that it would be in
their mutual benefit.
Tsei smiled, and flickered her tounge against Falco's cheek again.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:03 PM)
The guards look at one another, then one turns to head into the
castle.
After a few moments, the guard returns.
"The Lady says she will speak with your friend, Falco," he
mutters. "She awaits you in her study."
"Ooh, the Lady? Sounds intresting. Let's go!" She puts her arm in
Falco's.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 05:06 PM)
Tsei smiled, and flickered her tounge against Falco's cheek
again.
"Ooh, the Lady? Sounds intresting. Let's go!" She puts her arm in
Falco's.
As they walked Falco began asking her questions, "So what do you do for a
living anyway? Why do you want to speak to the lady?
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:08 PM)
As they walked Falco began asking her questions, "So what
do you do for a living anyway? Why do you want to speak to the lady?
"A mage, dear." She put another spell into her voice and said
"Just to meet some intresting people." She smiles.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 05:09 PM)
"A mage, dear." She put another spell into her voice
and said "Just to meet some intresting people." She smiles.
"Ah... a mage... You will find the people here quite 'interesting' to say
the least."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:10 PM)
Ah... a mage... You will find the people here quite
'interesting' to say the least.
"Sounds excellenttttt. Are we almost there?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 09:11 PM)
Sounds excellenttttt. Are we almost there?
Tsei and Falco find their way to the study; Loranna is within, waiting for
them.
"Greetings," she says, nodding to Tsei with a smile. "I'm Dres
Loranna; I hear you wished to speak with me." She looks to Falco,
evidentally awaiting introductions.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 05:13 PM)
Tsei and Falco find their way to the study; Loranna is within,
waiting for them.
"Greetings," she says, nodding to Tsei with a smile. "I'm
Dres Loranna; I hear you wished to speak with me." She looks to
Falco, evidentally awaiting introductions.
"This is Tsei M'lady a mage and a meeter of interesting people, it seems
she wished to speak to you, so I obliged her request I hope it hasn't
inconvenienced you.."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 03:18 AM
Summary: Kratos has become fully healed after his close
encounter with death and is currently at the arena practicing his mace
techniques on a stuffed dummy.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:13 PM)
Tsei and Falco find their way to the study; Loranna is within,
waiting for them.
"Greetings," she says, nodding to Tsei with a smile. "I'm
Dres Loranna; I hear you wished to speak with me." She looks to
Falco, evidentally awaiting introductions.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:17 PM)
This is Tsei M'lady a mage and a meeter of interesting
people, it seems she wished to speak to you, so I obliged her request I hope it
hasn't inconvenienced you..
"Pleasure to meet you, m'lady. I'm new in town, and was looking to meet
some of the more intresting persons about town. Falco, here" She looked
fondly at the Argonian "said you might be someone to speak to about events
here." She had placed an extra heavy charm enchantment in her voice, to
guarantee that Loranna would be enchanted with her.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:29 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 09:21 PM)
"Pleasure to meet you, m'lady. I'm new in town, and was
looking to meet some of the more intresting persons about town. Falco,
here" She looked fondly at the Argonian "said you might be someone to
speak to about events here." She had placed an extra heavy charm
enchantment in her voice, to guarantee that Loranna would be enchanted with
her.
"I see ..." Loranna says, her expression wavering between curiosity
and a more pointed interest for a brief moment.
However, Tsei's spell is hampered by the absorb effects Loranna routinely has
active on her via her jewelry, and by the fact that she's seen Arynel weave
charm spells into his voice often enough - and copied his trick for her own use
- to be able to guess what's happening when she feels an influx of magicka.
"Falco dear, how long have you known your friend here?" Loranna asks,
turning to look at the male Argonian, eyebrows raised and head tilted.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 03:31 AM
After having used up all his anger on the practice dummy, Kratos
is on his way to the tavern to find out how the battle went. "I should
have expected that the Daedra would pack a punch." Kratos thought to
himself, "Now I have yet another scar to show for my
underestimation."
He reached the tavern and entered, he took a seat in a far corner and waited
for one of his friends to show up.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 05:29 PM)
"I see ..." Loranna says, her expression wavering
between curiosity and a more pointed interest for a brief moment.
However, Tsei's spell is hampered by the absorb effects Loranna routinely has
active on her via her jewelry, and by the fact that she's seen Arynel weave
charm spells into his voice often enough - and copied his trick for her own use
- to be able to guess what's happening when she feels an influx of magicka.
"Falco dear, how long have you known your friend here?" Loranna asks,
turning to look at the male Argonian, eyebrows raised and head tilted.
"Must be going on half an hour now.." said Falco, his voice
transfixed by Tsei's still active charm spell.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:29 PM)
"I see ..." Loranna says, her expression wavering
between curiosity and a more pointed interest for a brief moment.
However, Tsei's spell is hampered by the absorb effects Loranna routinely has
active on her via her jewelry, and by the fact that she's seen Arynel weave
charm spells into his voice often enough - and copied his trick for her own use
- to be able to guess what's happening when she feels an influx of magicka.
"Falco dear, how long have you known your friend here?" Loranna asks,
turning to look at the male Argonian, eyebrows raised and head tilted.
Tsei's smile falters for a moment and then she says "Forgive the
enchantments, ma'am. I find people don't like me much otherwise."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:32 PM)
"Must be going on half an hour now.." said Falco, his
voice transfixed by Tsei's still active charm spell.
She turns to Falco, and casts another small enchantment on him.
"Especially men." She adds to Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 09:34 PM)
Tsei's smile falters for a moment and then she says
"Forgive the enchantments, ma'am. I find people don't like me much
otherwise."
She turns to Falco, and casts another small enchantment on him.
"Especially men." She adds to Loranna.
Loranna clears her throat. "Perhaps dear, but all the same - I'd prefer to
meet you as you are, without the enchantments."
She glances at Falco, frowning. "And as much as I enjoy seeing men swoon
over pretty women ... let's not mess with his head Tsei." She raises her
fingers. "If you would ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:38 PM)
Loranna clears her throat. "Perhaps dear, but all the
same - I'd prefer to meet you as you are, without the enchantments."
She glances at Falco, frowning. "And as much as I enjoy seeing men
swoon over pretty women ... let's not mess with his head Tsei." She
raises her fingers. "If you would ..."
"Very well" she sighed. She lowered the enchantment, and said
"Better?" She's not sure of Falco's reaction...
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 05:39 PM)
"Very well" she sighed. She lowered the enchantment,
and said "Better?" She's not sure of Falco's reaction...
Falco's thoughts suddenly become much clearer and more consice. "Now Tsei,
there was no true need to cast a charm spell on me. I was already charmed with
you top begin with..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:43 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:42 PM)
Falco's thoughts suddenly become much clearer and more consise.
"Now Tsei, there was no true need to cast a charm spell on me. I was
already charmed with you top begin with..."
"I doubt it" She said, slightly ashamed. "I should go." She
makes her way to the door.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:42 PM)
Falco's thoughts suddenly become much clearer and more consise.
"Now Tsei, there was no true need to cast a charm spell on me. I was
already charmed with you top begin with..."
Loranna makes an odd expression. "I'll have to leave that judgement up to
you," she says to Tsei, her lips gradually curling into a grin. "I
must confess I see little change ..."
She winks a bit, and says "Let's try this conversation from the beginning
again. You say you wish to meet interesting people? Perhaps you could tell us a
little bit about yourself."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 05:43 PM)
"I doubt it" She said, slightly ashamed. "I
should go." She makes her way to the door.
"You have the lady's audience... There is no need to leave now.."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:44 PM)
Loranna makes an odd expression. "I'll have to leave
that judgement up to you," she says to Tsei, her lips gradually curling
into a grin. "I must confess I see little change ..."
She winks a bit, and says "Let's try this conversation from the beginning
again. You say you wish to meet interesting people? Perhaps you
could tell us a little bit about yourself."
"Well, you may see little change, but most men do....I'm a mage, or a
mage-theif. Or something like that. I use my magick to decive and to sneak.
Make of it what you will."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:47 PM)
You have the lady's audience... There is no need to leave
now..
Tsei smiles, and looks adoringly at Falco.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 09:50 PM)
Well, you may see little change, but most men do....I'm a
mage, or a mage-theif. Or something like that. I use my magick to decive and to
sneak. Make of it what you will.
Tsei smiles, and looks adoringly at Falco.
Loranna finds herself feeling a bit bad about calling Tsei on her charm spell,
despite believing she had the right to ask she refrain from using charms on her
and Falco. She makes a note to practice being more circumspect later.
"A mage-thief - a Nightblade then?" Loranna asks, glancing at Falco
and noting Tsei's adoring look.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:56 PM)
Loranna finds herself feeling a bit bad about calling Tsei on
her charm spell, despite believing she had the right to ask she refrain from
using charms on her and Falco. She makes a note to practice being more
circumspect later.
"A mage-thief - a Nightblade then?" Loranna asks, glancing at Falco
and noting Tsei's adoring look.
"No...not much use with a dagger. I'm better with using magic as a concealent,
rather then a weapon."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:12 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 05:58 PM)
No...not much use with a dagger. I'm better with using
magic as a concealent, rather then a weapon.
"Ah a mage thief... I never learned magic, but I always assumed it would
help me out in my...line of work."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:14 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:12 PM)
Ah a mage thief... I never learned magic, but I always
assumed it would help me out in my...line of work.
"Are you a sneak too, Falco? I like you more every minute."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 10:14 PM)
Are you a sneak too, Falco? I like you more every
minute.
Loranna raises her eyebrows, not sure if she should be smiling or asking Dram
to double the guard right now.
"Falco is a roguish sort, you could say," she says. "His first
day here was ... colorful. But he's proven to be a good friend ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:14 PM)
Are you a sneak too, Falco? I like you more every
minute.
"Aye, a sneak... a swindler... a sword fighter... and most recently a fop.
My profession is collectively known as Rogue."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 10:16 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows, not sure if she should be smiling
or asking Dram to double the guard right now.
"Falco is a roguish sort, you could say," she says. "His
first day here was ... colorful. But he's proven to be a good friend
..."
"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, I won't steal anything."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:17 PM)
Aye, a sneak... a swindler... a sword fighter... and most
recently a fop. My profession is collectively known as Rogue.
"Sword fighter?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:24 AM
Kratos had become impatient waiting at the tavern and decided to
head to the castle instead. He arrived at the castle and entered the study,
"Well hello my lady am I interrupting anything?" Kratos said noticing
Falco and a stranger in her company.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:24 PM)
Kratos had become impatient waiting at the tavern and decided to
head to the castle instead. He arrived at the castle and entered the study,
"Well hello my lady am I interrupting anything?" Kratos said noticing
Falco and a stranger in her company.
Loranna looks to Kratos, saying "Hello Kratos; your wounds have
healed?"
She nods to Tei. "We are meeting with another newcomer to Ald Raathim
right now; Tsei, this is Kratos, former Ordinator and fellow survivor of the
Blue Dawn."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:23 PM)
"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, I won't steal
anything."
"Thats what I said when I arrived!" Falco laughed.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:23 PM)
"Sword fighter?"
"Why yes, I know a thing or two about handling a saber."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:24 PM)
Kratos had become impatient waiting at the tavern and decided to
head to the castle instead. He arrived at the castle and entered the study,
"Well hello my lady am I interrupting anything?" Kratos said noticing
Falco and a stranger in her company.
"Tsei, nice to meet you."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 10:25 PM)
Loranna looks to Kratos, saying "Hello Kratos; your wounds
have healed?"
She nods to Tei. "We are meeting with another newcomer to Ald
Raathim right now; Tsei, this is Kratos, former Ordinator and fellow survivor
of the Blue Dawn."
"Ordinator....? Er, oh, former. Good. That's good."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:25 PM)
"Thats what I said when I arrived!" Falco laughed.
"Why yes, I know a thing or two about handling a saber."
"Perhaps you could show me some time?"
========================
Isidor has left the hall, and gone to look for Loranna. He happens upon
Loranna's study, where Falco, Kratos, and an unknown Argonian stood.
"Greetings, all."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:25 PM)
Loranna looks to Kratos, saying "Hello Kratos; your wounds
have healed?"
She nods to Tei. "We are meeting with another newcomer to Ald
Raathim right now; Tsei, this is Kratos, former Ordinator and fellow survivor
of the Blue Dawn."
Kratos replied, "Yes I have fully recovered I think you have some
understanding of what happened then?" Kratos turned his attention to Tei
and spoke, "Ah so I have the pleasure of addressing another mage
then?" He said after noticing her robes.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:30 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:30 PM)
Kratos replied, "Yes I have fully recovered I think you
have some understanding of what happened then?" Kratos turned his
attention to Tei and spoke, "Ah so I have the pleasure of addressing another
mage then?" He said after noticing her robes.
"You could call me that, I suppose." She said, with a grin.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:28 PM)
Tsei, nice to meet you.
"Ordinator....? Er, oh, former. Good. That's good."
"Perhaps you could show me some time?"
========================
Isidor has left the hall, and gone to look for Loranna. He happens upon
Loranna's study, where Falco, Kratos, and an unknown Argonian stood.
"Greetings, all."
"Indeed I would be more than willing to show you how to wield a
blade."
Isidor entered and Falco turned his head to the nord. "Greetings
Isidor!"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:30 PM)
Kratos replied, "Yes I have fully recovered I think you
have some understanding of what happened then?" Kratos turned his
attention to Tei and spoke, "Ah so I have the pleasure of addressing
another mage then?" He said after noticing her robes.
"I heard you had been wounded and were recovering," Loranna says,
noting Isidor coming in. "Busy hour," she comments. "This
promises to be an eventful day."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:33 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:31 PM)
Indeed I would be more than willing to show you how to
wield a blade.
Isidor entered and Falco turned his head to the nord. "Greetings
Isidor!"
Tsei smiled and turned to the big Nord. "Nice to meet you." She
muttered. She turns to Falco "Perhaps we should go now? Maybe back to your
room?"
======================
"Nice to meet you" he mumbeled. "I see you have company,
Loranna. I'll talk to you later." He turns to leave.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:33 PM)
Tsei smiled and turned to the big Nord. "Nice to meet
you." She muttered. She turns to Falco "Perhaps we should go now?
Maybe back to your room?"
======================
"Nice to meet you" he mumbeled. "I see you have company,
Loranna. I'll talk to you later." He turns to leave.
"Why sure thing. Let me show you the way Tsei."
He looked to Isidor "No need Isidor we were just leaving."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:35 PM)
"Why sure thing. Let me show you the way Tsei."
Tsei smiled and said "Better then staying in the tavern."
QUOTE(AR)
He looked to Isidor "No need Isidor we were just
leaving."
"Ah, but Kratos is still here. My matter to discuss with Loranna is
rather...private."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:32 PM)
I heard you had been wounded and were recovering,"
Loranna says, noting Isidor coming in. "Busy hour," she
comments. "This promises to be an eventful day.
Kratos took a seat and nodded to Isidor as he entered, "I see, yes I was
wounded even while we were planning strategies and I almost met the gods."
Kratos said. "I was wondering if you have a Temple here, i've only been
here a shortwhile now and still have not seen everything in Ald Raathim."
Kratos said after deciding not to ask about the quest they were to embark on,
he figured that could wait for later conversation.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:43 AM
[quote=Stargazey,Aug 13 2005, 07:39 PM]
[/quote]
"Ah, but Kratos is still here. My matter to discuss with Loranna is
rather...private."
[/quote]
"Yes I see I will let you discuss what you wish, I will be in the tavern
if I am needed." Kratos said after having walked half way out of the
study.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:41 PM)
Kratos took a seat and nodded to Isidor as he entered, "I
see, yes I was wounded even while we were planning strategies and I almost met
the gods." Kratos said. "I was wondering if you have a Temple here,
i've only been here a shortwhile now and still have not seen everything in Ald
Raathim." Kratos said after deciding not to ask about the quest they were
to embark on, he figured that could wait for later conversation.
"We have a small temple, back in town," Loranna says. "It's not
very large but they maintain a number of shrines there, I recall."
As Kratos leaves, she glances at Isidor, her brow slightly furrowed. "What
is it, dear?" she asks.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:45 AM
[quote=SpartanShea117,Aug 13 2005, 10:43 PM]
"Ah, but Kratos is still here. My matter to discuss with Loranna is
rather...private."
[/quote]
"Yes I see I will let you discuss what you wish, I will be in the tavern
if I am needed." Kratos said after having walked half way out of the
study.
[/quote]
"No, I insist, please stay. I have other things to.." he trailed off
and walked out.
============
"Falco, can we go? I'm very tired."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:45 PM)
Falco, can we go? I'm very tired.
Falco nodded and took her towards his room.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:55 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:46 PM)
Falco nodded and took her towards his room.
When they arrived, Tsei had a mischevious grin on her face. "There's only
one bed. Wherever will I sleep?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:55 PM)
When they arrived, Tsei had a mischevious grin on her face.
"There's only one bed. Wherever will I sleep?"
"Don't worry we can share...." said Falco with an even more
mischievious look on his face.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:58 AM
Kratos arrived at the tavern and drank many glasses of sujamma,
afterwhich he roamed the streets and finally passed out in the middle of the
street between the castle and the blacksmith.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:57 PM)
"Don't worry we can share...." said Falco with an even
more mischievious look on his face.
She winked. She went into bed, pulled the covers over her and loosened her
robe. "Good night" She said.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 07:00 PM)
She winked. She went into bed, pulled the covers over her and
loosened her robe. "Good night" She said.
Despite the fact that it was barely the afternoon Falco got in as well.
"You know I'm pretty tired too..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:21 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 11:07 PM)
Despite the fact that it was barely the afternoon Falco got in
as well. "You know I'm pretty tired too..."
Tsei rubbed up against Falco, then closed her eyes. She was asleep very soon.
=================
Isidor wanders through Ald Rathiaam, his head hung low. He couldn't believe he
was saying this, but he was jealous of Falco. He walked foward, and a tear
rolled down his cheek.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:51 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:58 PM)
Kratos arrived at the tavern and drank many glasses of sujamma,
afterwhich he roamed the streets and finally passed out in the middle of the
street between the castle and the blacksmith.
After practicing some archery and Destruction spells, Raithen came upon a very
drunk and very unconcious Kratos whom looked like he had died in the middle of
the street. He was attracting a rather large group of children who seemed
intent on poking him with sticks untill he awoke.
Raithen entered the company of the children (some seemed impressed of a Wizard
being amongst them, and some simply ran away, scared), and began lightly
kicking Kratos in the gut. "Wake up, you drunk," said Raithen with a
smile.
Raithen did the honor of taking the still passed-out Kratos to a room in the
tavern, hoping he will be better the next day.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:22 AM
The little boy, one of the Nordic settlers, just old enough to
learn to ride, sat on the dock at Ald Raathim, idly throwing rocks into the
lapping waves, turned red and gold by the setting sun. He was dreaming of
slaying great shining red dragons which flashed through the waves. Throwing a
rock far out into the surf, something caught his eye. Something that, just like
the sunset-tinted waves, gleamed red and gold. Something that invoked an even
greater sense of adventure in a young boy. Sails.
The boy lept to his feet and squinted his blue eyes agains the sinking sun.
They weren't the sails of the old sour-faced Dunmer merchants, they were
warships.
He lept excitedly from his perch and ran into town yelling to anyone who would
listen, "Imperials! The Legion is coming to the port! The Legion is
coming!"
By the time anyone a bit more mature had reached the docks, the red-sailed ship
had pulled alongside the harbor, and its lines were being secured.
A small group of armored Legionnaires stood on the deck, but two in particular
stood out from the rest.
The first was a smiling young man whos golden hair competed with his golden
breastplate for which could shine most brightly in the sun.
The other was the largest, ugliest orc anyone had ever seen.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:30 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 12:22 AM)
The little boy, one of the Nordic settlers, just old enough to
learn to ride, sat on the dock at Ald Raathim, idly throwing rocks into the
lapping waves, turned red and gold by the setting sun. He was dreaming of
slaying great shining red dragons which flashed through the waves. Throwing a
rock far out into the surf, something caught his eye. Something that, just like
the sunset-tinted waves, gleamed red and gold. Something that invoked an even
greater sense of adventure in a young boy. Sails.
The boy lept to his feet and squinted his blue eyes agains the sinking sun.
They weren't the sails of the old sour-faced Dunmer merchants, they were
warships.
He lept excitedly from his perch and ran into town yelling to anyone who would
listen, "Imperials! The Legion is coming to the port! The Legion is
coming!"
By the time anyone a bit more mature had reached the docks, the red-sailed ship
had pulled alongside the harbor, and its lines were being secured.
A small group of armored Legionnaires stood on the deck, but two in particular
stood out from the rest.
The first was a smiling young man whos golden hair competed with his golden
breastplate for which could shine most brightly in the sun.
The other was the largest, ugliest orc anyone had ever seen.
Loranna's day had been one of routine business and alchemical work. The
groundwork for new trading routes was being set up. The school needed more
funding. The trainers Loranna had called needed places to stay. And her
companions, especially their archers, would need potions for healing and
protection, and for hurting their enemies.
By the time the Imperial ships had been sighted, she had been relaxing in her
study, sipping some filn and reading up on The Real Barenziah. When she
hears the cries, she gets up, a smile coming to her face. Quickly, she makes
herself presentable, donning a fresh dress and hurrying out to the docks to
greet their visitors.
"Captain Cyndarius, hello! You and your men are welcome sights here in Ald
Raathim," she says, beaming. She even smiles at the Orc, nodding in
greeting.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:38 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 12:22 AM)
The little boy, one of the Nordic settlers, just old enough to
learn to ride, sat on the dock at Ald Raathim, idly throwing rocks into the
lapping waves, turned red and gold by the setting sun. He was dreaming of
slaying great shining red dragons which flashed through the waves. Throwing a
rock far out into the surf, something caught his eye. Something that, just like
the sunset-tinted waves, gleamed red and gold. Something that invoked an even
greater sense of adventure in a young boy. Sails.
The boy lept to his feet and squinted his blue eyes agains the sinking sun.
They weren't the sails of the old sour-faced Dunmer merchants, they were
warships.
He lept excitedly from his perch and ran into town yelling to anyone who would
listen, "Imperials! The Legion is coming to the port! The Legion is
coming!"
By the time anyone a bit more mature had reached the docks, the red-sailed ship
had pulled alongside the harbor, and its lines were being secured.
A small group of armored Legionnaires stood on the deck, but two in particular
stood out from the rest.
The first was a smiling young man whos golden hair competed with his golden
breastplate for which could shine most brightly in the sun.
The other was the largest, ugliest orc anyone had ever seen.
Hearing about the excitment, Raithen Arthat made his way to the docks, hoping
to catch a glimpse og whatever was happeneing. Upon arriving he saw a ship
docked in the harbor; an Imperial ship with a dashing young man in golden
breastplat on deck.
Raithen noticed that Loranna was here, and after she went up to speak with the
officers, Raithen (along with the rest of the crowd) waited for something to
happen...
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 10:30 PM)
Loranna's day had been one of routine business and alchemical
work. The groundwork for new trading routes was being set up. The
school needed more funding. The trainers Loranna had called needed places
to stay. And her companions, especially their archers, would need potions
for healing and protection, and for hurting their enemies.
By the time the Imperial ships had been sighted, she had been relaxing in her
study, sipping some filn and reading up on The Real Barenziah.
When she hears the cries, she gets up, a smile coming to her face.
Quickly, she makes herself presentable, donning a fresh dress and hurrying out
to the docks to greet their visitors.
"Captain Cyndarius, hello! You and your men are welcome sights here
in Ald Raathim," she says, beaming. She even smiles at the Orc,
nodding in greeting.
The young blonde man smiled wider and bowed. "Thank you for the
invitation, Loranna. Nice to have an excuse to get away from daily
routines."
"I'll second that," the scarred orc said, in a grumbling voice. He
bowed awkwardly but politely to Loranna, his grey hair slapping his heavy
forehead as he did so.
"This, if you remember, is Gruznob, Sergeant of the Eighth Cohort,"
Cyndarius said.
"And I'm sure you remember my Lieutenant, Merey," he said as a lanky
young man in a silver breastplate and spotless dress cloak stepped forward,
smoothing down his rather greasy hair before offering his hand, then
remembering himself and bowing instead.
"Fu... um, very nice to see you again, Lady," Merey said.
The soldiers were unloading a few heavy bundles onto the dock. Behind them, a
dark little Bosmer man slipped off board and made for a less crowded spot.
Cyndarius offered his arm to Loranna. "I tried not to bring too many
people. I didn't want us to be a bother for you. Just a few of the men, you
know. I brought tents, so we won't put you out at all."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:50 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 12:45 AM)
The young blonde man smiled wider and bowed. "Than you for
the invitation, Loranna. Nice to have an excuse to get away from daily
routines."
"I'll second that," the scarred orc said, in a grumbling voice. He
bowed awkwardly but politely to Loranna, his grey hair slapping his heavy
forehead as he did so.
"This, if you remember, is Gruznob, Sergeant of the Eighth Cohort,"
Cyndarius said.
"And I'm sure you remember my Lieutenant, Merey," he said as a lanky
young man in a silver breastplate and spotless dress cloak stepped forward,
smoothing down his rather greasy hair before offering his hand, then
remembering himself and bowing instead.
"Fu... um, very nice to see you again, Lady," Merey said.
The soldiers were unloading a few heavy bundles onto the dock. Behind them, a
dark little Bosmer man slipped off board and made for a less crowded spot.
Cyndarius offered his arm to Loranna. "I tried not to bring too many
people. I didn't want us to be a bother for you. Just a few of the men, you
know. I brought tents, so we won't put you out at all."
"Cyndarius ..." she says, about to insist that she put everyone in
the castle. Then, she counted the soldiers and says " ... Ah; actually
dear, between the castle and the tavern we might have room enough for you and
your men without needing tents ..."
"Gruznob, Merey, it's a pleasure to see you both again," Loranna
says, smiling. "I'm happy to see you've been keeping the Captain out of
trouble.
Her eyes are drawn to the dark little Bosmer for a moment, as she says to
Cyndarius "I trust the journey was pleasant, Captain? And have you heard
word from your brother lately? I've not seen him in a while ..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 12:50 AM)
Her eyes are drawn to the dark little Bosmer for a moment, as
she says to Cyndarius "I trust the journey was pleasant, Captain?
And have you heard word from your brother lately? I've not seen him in a
while ..."
Shaka stood near the docks, watching the arrival. He had almost forgotten how
impressive the regular Legion could be; he had only served the Imperial Cult
himself. He wore the Dragonbone Cuirass again, with a travelling cloak thrown
over it.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 10:50 PM)
Cyndarius ..." she says, about to insist that she put
everyone in the castle. Then, she counted the soldiers and says "
... Ah; actually dear, between the castle and the tavern we might have room
enough for you and your men without needing tents ...
"Gruznob, Merey, it's a pelasure to see you both again," Loranna
says, smiling. "I'm happy to see you've been keeping the Captain out
of trouble.
Her eyes are drawn to the dark little Bosmer for a moment, as she says to
Cyndarius "I trust the journey was pleasant, Captain? And have you
heard word from your brother lately? I've not seen him in a while
..."
"It's a full time job, Ma'am," said Merey, and Gruznob snickered a
wet snicker.
"No," Cyndarius said, ignoring them, "the last I heard from my
brother, he was taking a trip to Summerset Isle, I believe, but I'm sure you
know that much. Haven't heard from him since. I don't worry, though.
"Well, not much, at least." he added with a grin.
The slight Bosmer fell into stride beside Cyndarius, staying just a bit behind
him, like a shy cat.
"This is Spooky," Cyndarius said to Loranna's questioning look.
"Well, that's not his real name, but when we try to pronounce that, it
just makes him cringe, so we call him Spooky. He's rather shy."
The lithe little man turned his huge, cricket-black eyes on Loranna for a
moment and nodded quickly, before looking away.
Passing the Argonian, Cyndarius gave him a polite nod. "Lots of new faces
here, Loranna. The town looks like it's grown a great deal since I was last
here. I'm glad to see it!"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:05 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 01:02 AM)
"It's a full time job, Ma'am," said Merey, and Gruznob
snickered a wet snicker.
"No," Cyndarius said, "the last I heard from my brother, he was
taking a trip to Summerset Isle, I believe, but I'm sure you know that much.
Haven't heard from him since. I don't worry, though.
"Well, not much at least." he added with a grin.
The slight Bosmer fell into stride beside Cyndarius, staying just a bit behind
him, like a shy cat.
"This is Spooky," Cyndarius said to Loranna's questioning look.
"Well, that's not his real name, but when we try to pronounce that, it
just makes him cringe, so we call him Spooky. He's rather shy."
The lithe little man turned his huge, cricket-black eyes on Loranna for a
moment and nodded quickly, before looking away.
Passing the Argonian, Cyndarius gave him a polite nod. "Lots of new faces
here, Loranna. The town looks like it's grown a great deal since I was last
here. I'm glad to see it!"
"Thank you; we are growing and we continue to grow," Loranna says.
"I have high hopes for Ald Raathim in the coming years. And many, many new
faces that I'd like you to meet ..."
She nods to Spooky, saying "A pleasure, dear."
Nodding to Raithen and Shaka, Loranna says "Let's head to the castle; we
can sit down and talk there."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 12:05 AM)
Thank you; we are growing and we continue to grow,"
Loranna says. "I have high hopes for Ald Raathim in the coming
years. And many, many new faces that I'd like you to meet ...
She nods to Spooky, saying "A pleasure, dear."
Nodding to Raithen and Shaka, Loranna says "Let's head to the castle; we
can sit down and talk there."
Tris joined them at the castle. He had known Cyndarius was coming, and when he
left; but boats were almost impossible to track from the Void.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:20 AM
Anya sat on her bed, admiring her latest adjustment to her matte
black Glass Curaiss. She had added a belt with several pouches affixed to it,
holding dozens of shurikens.
The shurikens were enchanted ones she had found in the bottom of her traveling
bag, the one she had thrown into the closet and had given little though to.
Upon finding them, she had more made, thinking they'd be useful since they were
more accurate and faster than a bow at closer range, and reflect wasn't a
problem. Plus she prefered them over bows, even though she was more than
proficient at both. The spells ranged from silence to dispel, spells that would
help her damage them more with her heavier weapons, and were nice when the
mages were occupied.
She had worked on it for a distraction, as she didn't feel like going back to
her previous training. The bottles of Restore Magicka that littered the floor
and the full bottles on her nightstand were a testament to that. She had been
trying to improve her magic for her singular spell at the moment, Invisiblilty,
that she had learned two days ago.
Huffing in fustration, she squinched her face in concentration. Her hand came
up in customary wave to start the spell, and she shimmered as the light bent
around her. She counted off the seconds until she reappered. "That was the
easy part..." She waved her hand a second time, counting the seconds
again. She closed her eyes, "Did it work?"
Warily opening an eye, she peeked at the mirror, her eyes then snapping open in
jubilation, "By the Nines! Three times, I can finally cast it three
times!" She realized it seemed silly that she was excited over this
indifferent feat, as many accomplished mages could do much, much more, but she
was happy, this was the first training in magic she had ever had.
She sat up with renewed vigor to practice some more, when a sudden realiztion
dawned on her, "Oh no... yesterday was the fight with the gaurds, I'm in
so much trouble now." She layed back and covered her face with her hands.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:32 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 01:20 AM)
She sat up with renewed vigor to practice some more, when a
sudden realiztion dawned on her, "Oh no... yesterday was the fight with
the gaurds, I'm in so much trouble now." She layed back and covered her
face with her hands.
There was a knock on her door. Shaka stood there with a hand-wrapped box.
"Good to see you, elf," he said, smiling. "I'm going to join
some others in Loranna's study, but I wanted to give you this first."
She would find Mara's Skirt when she opened the box. Shaka didn't use it so
much anymore. Though he knew Anya wouldn't wear it into battle, she might be
able to wear it afterward to help restore her energy.
He knew how it would appear to her, apparently a tweed of red and black.
"Don't worry about missing the bout yesterday," he added. "We
had enough people for a pick-up match anyway."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:34 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 12:32 AM)
There was a knock on her door. Shaka stood there with a
hand-wrapped box. "Good to see you, elf," he said,
smiling. "I'm going to join some others in Loranna's study, but I
wanted to give you this first."
She would find Mara's Skirt when she opened the box. Shaka didn't use it
so much anymore. Though he knew Anya wouldn't wear it into battle, she
might be able to wear it afterward to help restore her energy.
He knew how it would appear to her, apparently a tweed of red and black.
"Don't worry about missing the bout yesterday," he added.
"We had enough people for a pick-up match anyway."
"The pick-up group that saved the world," Tris said, with a twinkle
in his eye. "We hope, anyway."
He turned to Cyndarius. "Sir, the group had its first match as a team
yesterday, against Loranna's castle guard. There's an Arena here now."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 11:34 PM)
The pick-up group that saved the world," Tris
said, with a twinkle in his eye. "We hope, anyway.
He turned to Cyndarius. "Sir, the group had its first match as a team
yesterday, against Loranna's castle guard. There's an Arena here now."
Cyndarius extended a broad hand. "Good to see you again, Tris.
"So, you're training warriors, I understand? Loranna mentioned something
about requiring my knowledge of tactics, which sounds like a very good way for
me to embarrass myself," he said with a smile.
"What, exactly, are you training for? Local militia?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:42 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 12:38 AM)
Cyndarius extended a broad hand. "Good to see you again,
Tris.
"So, you're training warriors, I understand? Loranna mentioned something
about requiring my knowledge of tactics, which sounds like a very good way for
me to embarrass myself," he said with a smile.
"What, exactly, are you training for? Local militia?"
The man had the perfect handshake. No, really. It sent shivers down Tris's
spine every time, like sipping a good Breton vintage.
"Um... not quite. Have you seen any ghosts lately?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:42 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 01:38 AM)
Cyndarius extended a broad hand. "Good to see you again,
Tris.
"So, you're training warriors, I understand? Loranna mentioned something
about requiring my knowledge of tactics, which sounds like a very good way for
me to embarrass myself," he said with a smile.
"What, exactly, are you training for? Local militia?"
Loranna says "Well, it's a little complicated ... but the essence of it
is, we're training for arena fighting against teams of warriors. We're looking
to prepare an eight person team to face these other teams, and we need to learn
how to work together as a fighting unit - hence, why we seek your knowledge of
tactics."
Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 07:46 AM
Ald Raathim, beach-
Dante scooped up another clump of wet sand, before hurling out into the sea. He
continued to do this for a little while before becoming too bored of it.
He let out a sigh, before making his way over to one of the hammocks, and
sitting on it. There were a couple loud cracking noises just before Dante
plummeted through the hammock and down onto the sand. "Stupid..." he
muttered to himself, looking at the several cut shards of rope sitting next to
him.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:49 AM
Ooh, some sort of tourney? Interesting," Cyndarius
said, his expression slightly more serious. "Well, I understand that
Gruznob was a pit fighter at one point in his... career. We'll see if we can
help you all out.
Gruznob looked particularly uncomfortable at the mention of ghosts. The
battlescarred old Orc had, no doubt, sent many to their graves with grudges
against him.
"No, Tris, although my men, and indeed all of Freetown, has been troubled
by spirits lately, I haven't. How do you know about that?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:52 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 11:32 PM)
There was a knock on her door. Shaka stood there with a
hand-wrapped box. "Good to see you, elf," he said,
smiling. "I'm going to join some others in Loranna's study, but I
wanted to give you this first."
She would find Mara's Skirt when she opened the box. Shaka didn't use it
so much anymore. Though he knew Anya wouldn't wear it into battle, she
might be able to wear it afterward to help restore her energy.
He knew how it would appear to her, apparently a tweed of red and black.
"Don't worry about missing the bout yesterday," he added.
"We had enough people for a pick-up match anyway."
"Shaka..." Anya ran to the door, but he had already left for the
study. She picked up the box.
Anya tried on the skirt, twirling in fron to f the mirror. "It's lovely.
Restricts the legs though..." She folded it up and placed it on top of her
dresser. She plopped back onto her bad.
Shaka... She closed her eyes and rubbed her face. What is wrong with
me? Everytime someone came close to her, every muscle tensed and pushed
awayed, and her mind screamed to run. She barely managed when she showed simple
gestures like that.
But... but there was that small part that wanted more. She had never felt safe
before, where she could completely relax, strip away her self made walls and
defenses. Not even with Vondicus, though he saved her, had made her feel so
protected, so warm, that she could just be little Anya, without the cynicism
and caution she had built around herself to keep alive.
Only once, in the dining room after the banquet in the Queen Mother's honor,
when she was crying on his shoulder.
"Why did I shed my mirage that one time, but can't do it now?" She
was still trying to understand the feeling, love wasn't something she had seen.
Was it simply the comfort of a strong protector? Or did she truly want him?
She was too young to remember her parents or how they loved. And she was hurt
early on when her only family member she knew shunned her. Her uncle was more
protecter and teacher, a master and student relationship forming, to understand
any true love. And her cynical nature kept her blinded to the various couplse
she met on her travels.
"I need to know..." She lept up and ran off to find Shaka.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:54 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 01:49 AM)
Ooh, some sort of tourney? Interesting," Cyndarius
said, his expression slightly more serious. "Well, I understand that
Gruznob was a pit fighter at one point in his... career. We'll see if we can
help you all out.
Gruznob looked particularly uncomfortable at the mention of ghosts. The
battlescarred old Orc had, no doubt, sent many to their graves with grudges
against him.
"No, Tris, although my men, and indeed all of Freetown, has been troubled
by spirits lately, I haven't. How do you know about that?"
"Ald Raathim has had its own ghost problems," Loranna says to
Cyndarius. "As has much of High Rock."
She gives Gruznob a sympathetic smile.
"Without going into too many details," she says, "if we are
successful in our endevors ... the ghosts should go away, and we all be at
peace again."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:55 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 12:49 AM)
Ooh, some sort of tourney? Interesting," Cyndarius
said, his expression slightly more serious. "Well, I understand that Gruznob
was a pit fighter at one point in his... career. We'll see if we can help you
all out.
Gruznob looked particularly uncomfortable at the mention of ghosts. The
battlescarred old Orc had, no doubt, sent many to their graves with grudges
against him.
"No, Tris, although my men, and indeed all of Freetown, has been troubled
by spirits lately, I haven't. How do you know about that?"
"Everyone knows about that," Tris said. "There's a rift in the
realm of Arkay. It's getting worse. We're going to go fix it."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:59 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 01:52 AM)
She was too young to remember her parents or how they loved. And
she was hurt early on when her only family member she knew shunned her. Her
uncle was more protecter and teacher, a master and student relationship
forming, to understand any true love. And her cynical nature kept her blinded
to the various couplse she met on her travels.
"I need to know..." She lept up and ran off to find Shaka.
Hearing Anya's door slam open and running feet, Shaka paused in the hallway.
Stupid of me not to include a note giving the full history of the Skirt,
thought Shaka. Mara's avatar had given it to him after he had survived Winged
Twilights in a cavern, rescuing what had appeared to be a woman in distress.
He had been surprised when the avatar had given him her blouse and skirt before
recalling out, nude. Well, why would the gods care about mortal trivia like
undergarments anyway, he thought, smiling slightly.
Shaka realized he would be late to the briefing with the Legion, so he
continued to Loranna's study. I should have said something to them when they
arrived, he thought, but I didn't want to horn in on people who seem to be old
friends.
He would have to make sure to speak with Anya later.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:10 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 11:59 PM)
Hearing Anya's door slam open and running feet, Shaka paused in
the hallway.
Stupid of me not to include a note giving the full history of the Skirt, thought
Shaka. Mara's avatar had given it to him after he had survived Winged
Twilights in a cavern, rescuing what had appeared to be a woman in distress.
He had been surprised when the avatar had given him her blouse and skirt before
recalling out, nude. Well, why would the gods care about mortal trivia
like undergarments anyway, he thought, smiling slightly.
Anya caught sight of him in the hallway and ran to him. Nearly knocking him off
balance, she grabbed Shaka and pulled him close. Laying her head on his chest,
she stood there, her whole body quivering.
"Don't do anything, just hold me, I need... to find..." Her voice dropped
off into a murmur. His rough body and tight embrace providing a safe haven, one
she had only felt once before.
Standing there, her eyes beginning to water, she slowly began to force herself
to relax. Bit by bit, her muscles stopped shaking. She searched for the
feeling, hoping for it to be true.
"Shaka..."
Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 08:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 03:24 PM)
Ald Raathim has had its own ghost problems," Loranna
says to Cyndarius. "As has much of High Rock.
She gives Gruznob a sympathetic smile.
"Without going into too many details," she says, "if we are
successful in our endevors ... the ghosts should go away, and we all be at
peace again."
The castle-
Dante had tired of the beach, especially since he seemed to cut through
everything he attempted to sit on.
He passed down one corridor, where he caught a group of people standing around.
"Hey!" He shouted, before cringing at the echo it created...as he
approached he repeated his greeting, "Hey, what's going on over
here?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:16 AM
QUOTE(w0nders @ Aug 14 2005, 02:13 AM)
The castle-
Dante had tired of the beach, especially since he seemed to cut through
everything he attempted to sit on.
He passed down one corridor, where he caught a group of people standing around.
"Hey!" He shouted, before cringing at the echo it created...as he
approached he repeated his greeting, "Hey, what's going on over
here?"
"Dante!" Loranna smiles. "Captain Cyndarius and his men have
come to visit us and offer their advice. Come, come; everyone's welcome to join
in."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:17 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 02:10 AM)
Standing there, her eyes beginning to water, she slowly began to force herself
to relax. Bit by bit, her muscles stopped shaking. She searched for the
feeling, hoping for it to be true.
"Shaka..."
Shaka stood for a moment, holding her tightly. He didn't trust himself to speak
for a moment. It had been a long time since he had been with a woman such as
this one. The kind of embrace that made time stand still.
"I'll always be here, woodelf," he murmured to her. Shaka didn't have
lips in the same way as men or mer, but he could show affection in other ways.
He gently nuzzled her tousled blonde hair for a second.
"Let's go talk to Loranna and her visitors," he finally said, and
squeezed her hand.
Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 08:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 03:46 PM)
Dante!" Loranna smiles. "Captain
Cyndarius and his men have come to visit us and offer their advice. Come,
come; everyone's welcome to join in.
"Captain Cyndarius?" He asked, facing the Nord. "Weren't you
that guy who had the huge sword before? No...that was Aricyn, who exactly ARE
you again?" He asked with a blank expression.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:25 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 12:17 AM)
Shaka stood for a moment, holding her tightly. He didn't
trust himself to speak for a moment. It had been a long time since he had
been with a woman such as this one. The kind of embrace that made time
stand still.
"I'll always be here, woodelf," he murmured to her. Shaka
didn't have lips in the same way as men or mer, but he could show affection in
other ways. He gently nuzzled her tousled blonde hair for a second.
"Let's go talk to Loranna and her visitors," he finally said, and
squeezed her hand.
"Okay..." She held hand, flexing hers in the embrace. What did I
just do?
Her eyes downcast, but oblivious to all, caught her in her own world, she
sifted through what just happened. She still wasn't sure why she did that. This
wasn't like her. She had normally kept everyone at arms distance, cautious of
their intents. But that was before. Before her sister. Now she didn't
understand even herself, and she wasn't sure she entirely liked the turmoil.
Maybe I'll never know.
She let it go, content to try to be happy with what she felt now, confused by
what it was. She just knew it felt nice, better than she had felt in many
years. She followed Shaka to the study, not really sure what to think, or say. One
step at a time.
OOC: Sleep doesn't take kindly to anyone. Good night all.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 08:31 AM
"I'm afraid I must be leaving," Raithen piped up.
"I have to catch up on the book I'm writing." After waving goodbye,
the old Breton Wizard headed for the exit; his staffdoing it's usual levitation
act beside him.
OOC: I'm going to have to turn in too. I stayed up last night, but I feel my
eyelids drooping. G'night!
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:32 AM
QUOTE(w0nders @ Aug 14 2005, 12:22 AM)
"Captain Cyndarius?" He asked, facing the Nord.
"Weren't you that guy who had the huge sword before? No...that was Aricyn,
who exactly ARE you again?" He asked with a blank expression.
Cyndarius's eyebrow had raised at Tris's words, but he felt that this wasn't
the time to delve too deeply into their meaning.
Shaking Dante's hand, he said "I'm 'that guy's' brother."
Cyndarius is the Captain of the 103rd Imperial Legion, and all-around best
[censored] [censored] you're ever likely to meet," said Merey, as
Cyndarius shot him a rather stern look.
"Oh," said Merey, "[censored]. Pardon my [censored] language. I
forgot myself there."
Both Cyndarius and Gruznob smiled widely at Merey's innocent apology.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:36 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 02:32 AM)
Cyndarius's eyebrow had raised at Tris's words, but he felt that
this wasn't the time to delve too deeply into their meaning.
Shaking Dante's hand, he said "I'm 'that guy's' brother."
Cyndarius is the Captain of the 103rd Imperial Legion, and all-around best
[censored] [censored] you're ever likely to meet," said Merey, as
Cyndarius shot him a rather stern look.
"Oh," said Merey, "[censored]. Pardon my [censored] language. I
forgot myself there."
Both Cyndarius and Gruznob smiled widely at Merey's innocent apology.
Loranna had been surprised that Dante didn't remember Cyndarius - she was sure
they had met during the Dawn. However, Merey's comments made further
introductions unneccesary.
She chuckles, saying "Merey, you're something else. Anyway Dante, we've
been ... um, you do know what we've been up to the last week, right?"
Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 08:45 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:02 PM)
Cyndarius's eyebrow had raised at Tris's words, but he felt that
this wasn't the time to delve too deeply into their meaning.
Shaking Dante's hand, he said "I'm 'that guy's' brother."
Cyndarius is the Captain of the 103rd Imperial Legion, and all-around best
[censored] [censored] you're ever likely to meet," said Merey, as
Cyndarius shot him a rather stern look.
"Oh," said Merey, "[censored]. Pardon my [censored] language. I
forgot myself there."
Both Cyndarius and Gruznob smiled widely at Merey's innocent apology.
"Oh wow," Dante began... "Now I remember you, you were at the
funeral of Jazbet." He said, "Nice speech you gave."
He chuckled at Merey. "This place cold use a few more men like you."
Dante commented through a stifled laugh.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 04:06 PM)
Loranna had been surprised that Dante didn't remember Cyndarius
- she was sure they had met during the Dawn. However, Merey's comments
made further introductions unneccesary.
She chuckles, saying "Merey, you're something else. Anyway Dante,
we've been ... um, you do know what we've been up to the last week,
right?"
"I don't know much." Dante said, rubbing his chin. "Though I
have seen some of that...arena? You've been constructing on the days when I've
decided to walk about the town some."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:55 AM
QUOTE(w0nders @ Aug 14 2005, 02:45 AM)
"Oh wow," Dante began... "Now I remember you, you
were at the funeral of Jazbet." He said, "Nice speech you gave."
He chuckled at Merey. "This place cold use a few more men like you."
Dante commented through a stifled laugh.
"I don't know much." Dante said, rubbing his chin. "Though I
have seen some of that...arena? You've been constructing on the days when I've
decided to walk about the town some."
"Yes; long story short, there's a rift in the realm of Arkay, which is the
cause of all our ghost problems, and we're going to go fix it - which will
require fighting ghosts, some rather powerful and warlike, so we're preparing
via the Arena," Loranna says. "Captain Cyndarius and his men have come
to help us learn how to be an effective fighting force instead of a bunch of
adventurers running around the battlefield doing their own thing."
Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 09:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 04:25 PM)
Yes; long story short, there's a rift in the realm of
Arkay, which is the cause of all our ghost problems, and we're going to go fix
it - which will require fighting ghosts, some rather powerful and warlike, so
we're preparing via the Arena," Loranna says. "Captain Cyndarius
and his men have come to help us learn how to be an effective fighting force
instead of a bunch of adventurers running around the battlefield doing their
own thing.
"Oh, ok. That's...good, I guess." Dante turned to Cyndarius "How
exactly are you planning to do this, anyway?" Dante asked "some sort
of...'adventurer's boot camp' thing?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:04 AM
QUOTE(w0nders @ Aug 14 2005, 03:01 AM)
Oh, ok. That's...good, I guess." Dante turned to
Cyndarius "How exactly are you planning to do this, anyway?" Dante
asked "some sort of...'adventurer's boot camp' thing?
A servant comes to speak with Loranna.
"Dears, dinner is ready," she says. "Let's go head to the dining
room and enjoy a hot meal."
Dinner would prove to be healthy, filling, and have at least some taste to it
...
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:05 AM
QUOTE(w0nders @ Aug 14 2005, 01:01 AM)
Oh, ok. That's...good, I guess." Dante turned to
Cyndarius "How exactly are you planning to do this, anyway?" Dante
asked "some sort of...'adventurer's boot camp' thing?
"Don't you mean, 'How are you planning to do this, SIR?'" Cyndarius
said, stifling a smile.
Merey didn't even try to hid his laughter.
"No, no 'boot camp', I'm afraid. I thought I might, you know, just watch
how you all are doing and give a few suggestions, if they're needed. Assuming
that's okay with Loranna.
"But I hear dinner calling!. Shall we eat first and discuss graver matters
later, then?
"M'lady," he said, offering Loranna his arm and heading off toward
the smell of food.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:06 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 03:05 AM)
"Don't you mean, 'How are you planning to do this,
SIR?'" Cyndarius said, stifling a smile.
Merey didn't even try to hid his laughter.
"No, no 'boot camp', I'm afraid. I thought I might, you know, just watch
how you all are doing and give a few suggestions, if they're needed. Assuming
that's okay with Loranna.
"But I hear dinner calling!. Shall we eat first and discuss graver matters
later, then?
"M'lady," he said, offering Loranna his arm and heading off toward
the smell of food.
Loranna smiles. "That's exactly what I was hoping for," she says.
"Sir."
She takes his arm and smiles, feeling more confident in their ultimate success
already.
Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 09:10 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:35 PM)
"Don't you mean, 'How are you planning to do this,
SIR?'" Cyndarius said, stifling a smile.
Merey didn't even try to hid his laughter.
"No, no 'boot camp', I'm afraid. I thought I might, you know, just watch
how you all are doing and give a few suggestions, if they're needed. That sound
okay with you, Loranna?"
"Indeed," Dante said, with a slight glare in his eye. Upon hearing
the servant he made his way to the dining hall muttering, "Aricyn was
funnier."
Posted by: PsychicMasta Yesterday, 09:35 AM
Just a trash post, ignore it.
Posted by: PsychicMasta Yesterday, 10:06 AM
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:29 PM
Isidor saw the legion arrive, and make their way to the castle.
Feeling that there was nothing else to do, alone, he made his way to the
castle, still depressed. When he arrived, he saw that the Legion officers and
some of Ald Rathiaam's residents were going to dinner together. He sighed, and
made his way into the hall. He saw Shaka and Anya together, and jealousy surged
through his blood. Not jealousy of Shaka or Anya, but jealousy of what they
had.
============================
After Falco had dozed off, Tsei snuck out of his bed, put on her robe, and took
his saber, for fun. She made her way down to the great hall, and saw a crowd
going into the hall. She followed, a little smile on her face. She stashed the
saber inside her robe.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:39 PM
Shaka and Anya arrived at the dining hall and joined the others.
Sunlight slanted in through the stained-glass windows, and the long trestle
tables still gleamed from Barenziah's recent visit.
Shaka studied Captain Cyndarius and his men. He had settled automatically into
his usual approach to new people and situations: wait and watch. He glanced
over at Tris for a moment as well.
Tris probably thought Shaka still hated and envied him. Shaka had passed beyond
that some time ago when he had realized there was more to Tris than a handsome
exterior. The battlemage could sense that, like Arynel, there was hidden power
there, and mystery as to where it came from.
He owed Tris a talk soon. Shaka thought there would always be a difference
between them; they were polar opposites in most ways. But they had a common
goal, the protection of Daruhn and, indeed, all Life itself.
Shaka didn't recognize the female Argonian who had entered the dining hall.
Somehow he felt wary of her; there was something furtive about her even when
she thought she was fitting in.
Isidor didn't look well this morning. We've got to get him to Skyrim soon and
lay his past to rest, thought Shaka.
While they were still in the corridor, Shaka had whispered to Anya: "If
you want, I can try to help you become more used to touch." Long ago,
Ahanassi had taught him a little about nonsexual massage with oils.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:47 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 10:39 AM)
Shaka and Anya arrived at the dining hall and joined the
others. Sunlight slanted in through the stained-glass windows, and the
long trestle tables still gleamed from Barenziah's recent visit.
Shaka studied Captain Cyndarius and his men. He had settled automatically
into his usual approach to new people and situations: wait and
watch. He glanced over at Tris for a moment as well.
Tris probably thought Shaka still hated and envied him. Shaka had passed
beyond that some time ago when he had realized there was more to Tris than a
handsome exterior. The battlemage could sense that, like Arynel, there
was hidden power there, and mystery as to where it came from.
He owed Tris a talk soon. Shaka thought there would always be a
difference between them; they were polar opposites in most ways.
But they had a common goal, the protection of Daruhn and, indeed, all Life
itself.
Shaka didn't recognize the female Argonian who had entered the dining
hall. Somehow he felt wary of her; there was something furtive
about her even when she thought she was fitting in.
Isidor didn't look well this morning. We've got to get him to Skyrim soon
and lay his past to rest, thought Shaka.
Isidor mumbeled something and waved to the pair. There were large dark circles
under his eyes, and his eyes were swollen.
===========
As Tsei entered the hall, she saw a handsome Argonian. But, on his arm, a
pretty woodelf. She swore, but went to to introduce herself anyway. "Nice
to meeeeeet you. My name's Tsei." She grinned, a wide grin.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:51 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 10:47 AM)
As Tsei entered the hall, she saw a handsome Argonian. But, on
his arm, a pretty woodelf. She swore, but went to to introduce herself
anyway, a heavy charm spell in her voice. "Nice to meeeeeet you. My name's
Tsei." She grinned, a wide grin.
Shaka's eyes dilated for a second, but then he fought the effects back.
"Sister, don't try that again on me," he managed to get out. "My
name is Shaka, and this is Anya." And I hope she doesn't decide to take a
blade to your neck today, he thought to himself.
Nodding to the new Argonian, he took Anya over to find a seat.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:52 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 10:51 AM)
Shaka's eyes dilated for a second, but then he fought the
effects back. "Sister, don't try that again on me," he managed
to get out. "My name is Shaka, and this is Anya." And I
hope she doesn't decide to take a blade to your neck today, he thought to
himself.
Nodding to the new Argonian, he took Anya over to find a seat.
"Try what?" She said innocentley. She extended her hand and said
"Nice to meet you."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:14 PM
Those who frequent the library more often than others may find
that for a few days now, a new set of scrolls lay on top of a bookshelf.
********
The Archive
Part I
Every era has its heroes and every hero has a story. It is when these heroes
join each other that a new tale is woven, enriched by the variety and facettes
of each individual, and thus an epic is created that is worthy of being told
time after time.
Yet what happens when the heroes lose this epic? The weaves of scripture,
formerly shining in bright colours will resolve themselves and revert backwards
and the heroes will not know each other nor what they have accomplished
together and the world they have created will die and it will be as if their
stories were never told.
It was a time of despair, the world was threatening to break apart and that
which held it together would eventually fail. Once again, heroes gathered to
find a way to save the world and they digged deep into its secrets to find the
solution. To save it, much would have to be accomplished and many heroes would
add their part. They devised a plan that would change the world and restore the
beauty of old, yet their very own stories and history would be falling prey to
this plan and all they had accomplished would be lost and so their hearts sank.
Yet still, even in a world that is doomed, bright starlight can break through
dark clouds as a glimpse of hope, and this time, hope took the form of a tale.
"There was once a scribe among the Aldmer, wise and skilled beyond any
mortals' skills. With open ears, open mind and a hand swift as the spoken word
and even the unspoken thought, he took delight in recording all that other's
achieved. His skill was soon known far and wide and where he went and recorded
that which he saw and even that which is not visible to the eye, people were
whispering that he seemed to help record time itself. The scribe, however,
occupied himself not only with recording accomplishments large and small, but,
as it happens when one delves in history, found pleasure in ancestry and
secrets.
This was a long long time ago, yet still it is whispered that the scribe never
lost his love for recording that which has been accomplished and that he still
writes down what happens."
This scribe could be the one who may be able to help them...
Many tasks were given to the heroes to prepare for the restoration of the
world. The story of the one charged with the mission to find the scribe is only
a small part of the greater efforts of others that had to be undertaken. Still,
this is the tale to be told herein.
********
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:15 PM
Goranthir joined the group for dinner. The handsome young ranger
had changed after practice into a simple black cloak, red tunic and breeches
which was the non-armored house uniform of the Royal Guard of Morrowind. He
hadn’t brought enough clothes with him when he left Mournhold, and had ordered
some more from the village tailor but they would not be ready for another two
days.
He introduced himself with a bow to those he had not met: Cyndarius, Gruznob,
Merey, Spooky, Tsei with a simple "Goranthir, at your service."
As he took his seat, he whispered to Loranna: "Thirty yard maximum target
area, my lady."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:36 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 14 2005, 01:15 PM)
Goranthir joined the group for dinner. The handsome young
ranger had changed after practice into a simple black cloak, red tunic and
breeches which was the non-armored house uniform of the Royal Guard of
Morrowind. He hadn’t brought enough clothes with him when he left
Mournhold, and had ordered some more from the village tailor but they would not
be ready for another two days.
He introduced himself with a bow to those he had not met: Cyndarius, Gruznob,
Merey, Spooky, Tsei with a simple "Goranthir, at your service."
As he took his seat, he whispered to Loranna: "Thirty yard maximum target
area, my lady."
Tsei perked up when she the young Dunmer enter the room. "A pleasure to
meet you. My name's Tsei."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:33 PM
Loranna had taken up the duty of introducing Cyndaruis to all
the new faces, as she had done when Barenziah had first visited:
"Captain, this is Shaka, a battlemage and adventurer. He came to Ald
Raathim back during Early Harvest and has stayed with us to help us through our
recent troubles, proving himself a stalwart companion."
"And this is Isidor, recently of Dagon Fel, who joined our group when we
went to Dagon Fel seeking information to save Ald Raathim from the vengeful
ghost of Raithmat, its former lord. He is as fierce and brave as his wolf Loki,
and a skilled fighter."
"And this is Anya, spearwoman, archer, and survivor. We met when I took an
expidition to some Daedra shrines back on Vvardenfell, and she has stayed with
us through thick and thin ever since. She, and her flying friend Lotus, have
proven welcoem additions to Ald Raathim."
"And this," Loranna adds, with a slightly larger grin, "is
Goranthir, recently of Queen Mother Barenziah's retinue, joining us in search
of adventure. He is gentle and kind, a friend to animals, and he has the
promise of a great warrior within him."
"And this, is Tsei, who has just arrived at Ald Raathim seeking
interesting people to meet," Loranna says, smiling but giving Tsei a
warning glance. "Already she has impressed one of our own, Falco Redblade
..." Loranna frowns. " ... who is not here right now despite rarely
passing up a chance for free food," she mutters, chuckling a little.
QUOTE
The guard entered where Loranna and her company were dining.
"Lady Loranna, a 'Lady Maiev Shadowsong of Tamriel' seeks to dine with
you; it sounds important..."
Loranna's eyebrows go up. "It seems we still attract new people to us,
even when sitting down to eat," she chuckles. "Show the Lady Maiev
in, please." The guard nods and goes to fetch the striking Imperial woman,
who will find the dining room a lively place, with Imperial soldiers, a
beautiful man in gleaming gold armor, a Nord woman with silver tearstreaks
below her eyes and ashen skin, and several others ...
"Hello, and welcome to Ald Raathim, Lady Maiev Shadowsong," Loranna
says, rising and speaking in a formal but friendly tone. "I am Dres
Loranna Pyrel, Lady of Ald Raathim. I beg you, come sit and dine with us, and
tell us of the path that brings you to our home."
QUOTE
As he took his seat, he whispered to Loranna: "Thirty yard
maximum target area, my lady."
Loranna nods to Gornathir subtly, whispering "Very good; that's a pretty
wide area. We'll talk more on it in a few moments."
Posted by: PsychicMasta Yesterday, 08:39 PM
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:49 PM
Falco was awoken from his slumber by the smell of food. He
looked to his side to see that Tsei was not there. He chuckled a little as he
dressed himself when he noticed his saber was gone.
She's quite the thief... If I don't watch my back I'll soon have some
competition around here.
Falco tucked his dagger into the back of his belt, where it would be hidden by
his cloak. He headed down stairs where a large influx of imperil, legion
members were seated. Falco sat down next to Tsei and hid his face with his hat,
hoping an officer of the law wouldn't recognize him here. "Thats a good
trick you pulled Tsei, I'll have to remeber that one. Now after dinner would
you mind giving me my property back?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:53 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 02:49 PM)
Falco was awoken from his slumber by the smell of food. He
looked to his side to see that Tsei was not there. He chuckled a little as he
dressed himself when he noticed his saber was gone.
She's quite the thief... If I don't watch my back I'll soon have some
competition around here.
Falco tucked his dagger into the back of his belt, where it would be hidden by
his cloak. He headed down stairs where a large influx of imperil, legion
members were seated. Falco sat down next to Tsei and hid his face with his hat,
hoping an officer of the law wouldn't recognize him here. "Thats a good
trick you pulled Tsei, I'll have to remeber that one. Now after dinner would
you mind giving me my property back?"
"And there's Falco now, speak of the devil," Loranna says, chuckling.
"My security consultant; the party met him on the same trip where they met
Isidor. He is nimble and light on his feet, good with his saber and learning a
thing or two about archery as well of late."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 08:54 PM
After finishing a good part of his book, Raithen headed to the
castle for the dinner of which he had gracfully turned down a while ago.
He entered the dining hall, useing his wooden staff as a walking stick. He
began nodding to people he knew, but stoped when he saw an Argonian sitting
beside Falco.
"Hello," said Raithen to her with a friendly smile. "I don't
believe we have been properly introduced. I am the Wizard Raithen Arthat."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:55 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 10:53 AM)
And there's Falco now, speak of the devil," Loranna
says, chuckling. "My security consultant; the party met him on the
same trip where they met Isidor. He is nimble and light on his feet, good
with his saber and learning a thing or two about archery as well of late.
"Aye and nimble of hand too..." He held up a loaf of bread he had
snatched from Loranna's plate whilst she had not been looking.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:59 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 14 2005, 02:54 PM)
After finishing a good part of his book, Raithen headed to the
castle for the dinner of which he had gracfully turned down a while ago.
He entered the dining hall, useing his wooden staff as a walking stick. He
began nodding to people he knew, but stoped when he saw an Argonian sitting
beside Falco.
"Hello," said Raithen to her with a friendly smile. "I don't
believe we have been properly introduced. I am the Wizard Raithen Arthat."
"And that would be Raithen, mage and summoner," Loranna says as the
Breton comes in. "He too has come to us here in search of adventure."
She sighs and shakes her head when Falco waves her bread around. "Falco's
other job is to give me heart attacks," she says to Cyndarius, grinning.
"So far he's proven as able at that as he is in helping fight assassins
and Daedra."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:30 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 02:49 PM)
Falco was awoken from his slumber by the smell of food. He
looked to his side to see that Tsei was not there. He chuckled a little as he
dressed himself when he noticed his saber was gone.
She's quite the thief... If I don't watch my back I'll soon have some
competition around here.
Falco tucked his dagger into the back of his belt, where it would be hidden by
his cloak. He headed down stairs where a large influx of imperil, legion members
were seated. Falco sat down next to Tsei and hid his face with his hat, hoping
an officer of the law wouldn't recognize him here. "Thats a good trick you
pulled Tsei, I'll have to remeber that one. Now after dinner would you mind
giving me my property back?"
She smiled coyly and said "Your property?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 09:39 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 11:30 AM)
She smiled coyly and said "Your property?"
Falco inwardly laughed at this one's cleverness. But his face adopted an
expresion of seriousness. "My saber I'd be quite glad to have it back...
so if you don't mind, please hand it to me after dinner."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:58 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 03:39 PM)
Falco inwardly laughed at this one's cleverness. But his
face adopted an expresion of seriousness. "My saber I'd be quite glad to
have it back... so if you don't mind, please hand it to me after dinner."
"Very well. Loranna was right, I feel better without the charm spell. I
just was used to using it to get out of tight situations, and got used to
it." She shrugged.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 09:59 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 11:58 AM)
"Very well. Loranna was right, I feel better without the
charm spell. I just was used to using it to get out of tight situations, and
got used to it." She shrugged.
"cpuld you teach me that charm spell? i Think I'd find it quie
useful."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:01 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 03:59 PM)
cpuld you teach me that charm spell? i Think I'd find it
quie useful.
"Maybe another time." She said. "It's probably not the best
thing to do anyway..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:03 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 12:01 PM)
Maybe another time." She said. "It's probably
not the best thing to do anyway...
He nodded and returned to his meal. He spoke ti himself a little, "This
cooked stuff will never compare to the fresh grubs of Black Marsh..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:08 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 02:33 PM)
Loranna nods to Gornathir subtly, whispering "Very good;
that's a pretty wide area. We'll talk more on it in a few moments."
"The thing is," Goranthir said. "It's frightfully difficult to
aim it since the effect is all but invisible. I wouldn't want to use it if
there was any one of our side in its path."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:10 PM
Goranthir turned to Cyndarius. "I've heard much about you,
sir. How are things in Freetown?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:11 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 04:08 PM)
The thing is," Goranthir said. "It's frightfully
difficult to aim it since the effect is all but invisible. I wouldn't
want to use it if there was any one of our side in its path.
Loranna says "The plan I envisioned would have us fire it as part of an
opening salvo, before our fighters advanced. That's the best time to use such
indiscriminate attack spells."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:12 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 02:10 PM)
Goranthir turned to Cyndarius. "I've heard much about you,
sir. How are things in Freetown?"
Cyndarius had greeted each of Loranna's introductions with a smile and an
extended hand.
"As always, Loranna, you attract fine, adventurous souls like warm milk
attracts cats."
Gruznob had already emptied two mugs before they'd barely seated themselves at
the table, but the Bosmer, Spooky, sat quietly next to Cyndarius, his eyes
staring at his waiting plate.
Turning to Groranthir, Cyndarius said, "Have you? Oh, boy, now I'm
wondering what all you've heard." His laugh and his blush was genuine.
"Jaszra is prospering, than you. It has its ups and downs, like any new
town, but every morning when I walk through town, there's always something that
will make me smile. What more can someone ask for in a place?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:13 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 03:08 PM)
The thing is," Goranthir said. "It's frightfully
difficult to aim it since the effect is all but invisible. I wouldn't
want to use it if there was any one of our side in its path.
"There's no particular need to keep our battle plans secret," Tris
said. "Since none of these people are dead, they can't be spies for
the opposition."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:15 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 04:13 PM)
"There's no particular need to keep our battle plans
secret," Tris said. "Since none of these people are dead,
they can't be spies for the opposition."
"I didn't mean it as a secret," Goranthir replied, feeling a bit
reprimanded. "I just didn't want to interrupt the greetings with my little
news."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:18 PM
"Please, don't let me interrupt the usual dinnertable talk.
If you all put on your 'guest manners' I'll have to put on mine, and mine
aren't so good," Cydarius said.
Merey mumbled something behind his fork.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:12 PM)
Turning to Groranthir, Cyndarius said, "Have you? Oh, boy,
now I'm wondering what all you've heard." His laugh and his blush was
genuine. "Jaszra is prospering, than you. It has its ups and downs, like
any new town, but every morning when I walk through town, there's always
something that will make me smile. What more can someone ask for in a
place?"
"No recent conflicts or battles to speak of?" Goranthir asked, eager
for tales of adventure.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:21 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 03:15 PM)
I didn't mean it as a secret," Goranthir replied,
feeling a bit reprimanded. "I just didn't want to interrupt the greetings
with my little news.
Tris smiled. "It's everyone's news, I think. That's what they're here
for."
It was a little discomforting having every word out of your mouth taken for
law. On some level it made him want to say something vile, just to see the
reaction. In his school days, Tris would have done just that.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:23 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 02:18 PM)
"No recent conflicts or battles to speak of?"
Goranthir asked, eager for tales of adventure.
Cyndarius lauged. "No, I'm afraid things have been peaceful. Sorry to
disappoint."
Seeing the young man's disappointed face, he quickly added, "You should
corner Gruznob here and get him to tell you war storys. You'll hear tales that
will lift your heart and curl your hair."
Gruznob looked up from pouring the contents of his soup bowl between his
enormous tusks, and smiled a horrible, scarred smile.
"What about here?" Aricyn said, "Other than the ghosts, how has
the place been? Peaceful?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:27 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:23 PM)
Aricyn lauged. "No, I'm afraid things have been peaceful.
Sorry to disappoint."
Seeing the young man's disappointed face, he quickly added, "You should
corner Gruznob here and get him to tell you war storys. You'll hear tales that
will lift your heart and curl your hair."
Gruznob looked up from pouring the contents of his soup bowl between his
enormous tusks, and smiled a horrible, scarred smile.
"What about here?" Aricyn said, "Other than the ghosts, how has
the place been? Peaceful?"
Loranna says "Well ... we had some trouble with assassins earlier. The
tavern almost got shaken to the ground by magic and I found a couple waiting
for me on my morning swim. But those troubles are currently past us, thank the
Nine."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:32 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:23 PM)
Seeing the young man's disappointed face, he quickly added,
"You should corner Gruznob here and get him to tell you war storys. You'll
hear tales that will lift your heart and curl your hair."
Gruznob looked up from pouring the contents of his soup bowl between his
enormous tusks, and smiled a horrible, scarred smile.
Goranthir laughed, "I'll do that, though you look difficult to corner,
sir."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:37 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 04:27 PM)
Loranna says "Well ... we had some trouble with assassins
earlier. The tavern almost got shaken to the ground by magic and I found
a couple waiting for me on my morning swim. But those troubles are
currently past us, thank the Nine."
Goranthir smiled at Loranna with a wink. "And the Queen Mother's visit,
surely that counts as an unquiet event?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:39 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 02:32 PM)
Goranthir laughed, "I'll do that, though you look difficult
to corner, sir."
For the first time, the quiet Bosmer called Spooky turned away from examining
his food for spices, and said in a thick accent, "He is a soft puppy. Do
not let him scare you."
Gruznob laughed heartily at the little elf, showing rows of heavy teeth,
stained dark brown from decades of blood and tobacco.
"Glad to hear it," Cyndarius said to Loranna. "I've often
wondered about you, here. I wasn't sure how the locals would take to you
becoming Lady of the place. No offense, of course. They can just be a bit...
unfriendly.
"And I heard about the Queen Mother's travels, although she has yet to
grace me with a visit."
Merey snickered.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:46 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 04:37 PM)
Goranthir smiled at Loranna with a wink. "And the Queen
Mother's visit, surely that counts as an unquiet event?"
"Oh it does, just no one tried to kill me during it," Loranna says
with a laugh.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:39 PM)
For the first time, the quiet Bosmer called Spooky turned away
from examining his food for spices, and said in a thick accent, "He is a
soft puppy. Do not let him scare you."
Gruznob laughed heartily at the little elf, showing rows of heavy teeth,
stained dark brown from decades of blood and tobacco.
"Glad to hear it," Cyndarius said to Loranna. "I've often
wondered about you, here. I wasn't sure how the locals would take to you
becoming Lady of the place. No offense, of course. They can just be a bit...
unfriendly.
"And I heard about the Queen Mother's travels, although she has yet to
grace me with a visit."
Merey snickered.
Loranna turns to face Cyndarius, saying "So far, people have accepted me;
I try to keep my ears open for the feelings of the people. And House Dres has
accepted me thus far, at least provisionally - Lord Minsero met with me during
Early Harvest to discuss things."
She takes a sip of her drink to whet her throat, adding "I'm still young
in my position; time will tell how things go ..."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:48 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 02:46 PM)
"Oh it does, just no one tried to kill me during it,"
Loranna says with a laugh.
Loranna turns to face Cyndarius, saying "So far, people have accepted me;
I try to keep my ears open for the feelings of the people. And House Dres
has accepted me thus far, at least provisionally - Lord Minsero met with me
during Early Harvest to discuss things."
She takes a sip of her drink to whet her throat, adding "I'm still young
in my position; time will tell how things go ..."
"You'll do fine," he said, sincerely.
Looking around the table, his smile dropped a bit, then widened. "I can't
help but notice, when I'm around, many of your company get very quiet. Is
there, um, anything I should know?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:53 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:48 PM)
"You'll do fine," he said, sincerely.
Looking around the table, his smile dropped a bit, then widened. "I can't
help but notice, when I'm around, many of your company get very quiet. Is there,
um, anything I should know?"
"Thank you," Loranna says to Cyndarius, the blood coming to her
cheeks.
" ... Must be our combined beauty; if Aricyn were here, or Allie, we might
cause heart attacks," Loranna says with a slightly forced chuckle.
She looks at her friends, raising her eyebrows.
(and pie was served for desert ... or was that dessert? )
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:55 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:48 PM)
"You'll do fine," he said, sincerely.
Looking around the table, his smile dropped a bit, then widened. "I can't
help but notice, when I'm around, many of your company get very quiet. Is
there, um, anything I should know?"
"You're a bit --" Goranthir began, and tried to find the word.
"You're a legend, my lord. And it's a bit intimidating to chat with a
legend ... particularly when you know he's here to find your faults."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:58 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 02:55 PM)
You're a bit --" Goranthir began, and tried to find
the word. "You're a legend, my lord. And it's a bit intimidating to
chat with a legend ... particularly when you know he's here to find your
faults.
Cyndarius turned eleven shades of pink, and tried to find something to say.
"Well you [censored] are, you know," Merey said, acting rather
flattered, himself, simply by association.
Cyndarius seemed to find new fascination with his roast.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:05 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:58 PM)
Cyndarius turned eleven shades of pink, and tried to find
something to say.
"Well you [censored] are, you know," Merey said, acting rather
flattered, himself, simply by association.
Cyndarius seemed to find new fascination with his roast.
Loranna is forced to resort to turning to a servant to ask about something
random to hide her huge grin; the servant and she whisper for a long moment
before she is able to turn back to the table.
"I think it's safe to say," she says, "that anyone at this table
is fit to talk with anyone else, no matter what past deeds have been
done." she smiles at Goranthir.
"Besides ... what makes a legend so unapproachable anyway?" she asks.
"Are they not also men and women like ourselves?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:13 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 05:05 PM)
Besides ... what makes a legend so unapproachable
anyway?" she asks. "Are they not also men and women like
ourselves?
"I don't think they are," Goranthir said, taking a sip of wine and
warming to his subject. "At least not like ourselves. They becomes what we
aspire to, our inspirations, but scarcely something approachable. I know the
Queen Mother feels that about herself oftimes that she, though alive, is now a
symbol. Not always a good one, but still not considered like ourselves
... Something far better, and in some cases, far worse ..."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:14 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 03:05 PM)
Loranna is forced to resort to turning to a servant to ask about
something random to hide her huge grin; the servant and she whisper for a long
moment before she is able to turn back to the table.
"I think it's safe to say," she says, "that anyone at this table
is fit to talk with anyone else, no matter what past deeds have been
done." she smiles at Goranthir.
"Besides ... what makes a legend so unapproachable anyway?" she
asks. "Are they not also men and women like ourselves?"
The door to the castle dining room slowly came open, turning quietly on oiled
hinges. A cloaked Breton peaked his head in, glanced around the room, then
entered therein fully, and took a seat.
"Legends are what normal men think they can never be," Arynel said,
"and the very thought proves itself."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 11:16 PM
After having no recollection of what happened to him last night
Kratos woke up next to a pretty Dunmer lady and quietly snuck out of the tavern
room before she woke up. Kratos put his Indoril armor on as he walked through
the streets and entered the castle. He had never seen so many Imperials in Ald
Raathim before and wondered what they were all doing there.
Kratos entered the dining room and took a seat at the table nodding his head
toward Loranna and the others. Although he had been drunk last night he showed
no signs of it in the morning, he was a veteran, he could handle the pain and
take it like a man. "Hello everyone, what is with all these
Imperials?" Kratos asked looking toward the Armored Imperial sitting
across from the table.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:20 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 04:14 PM)
The door to the castle dining room slowly came open, turning
quietly on oiled hinges. A cloaked Breton peaked his head in, glanced
around the room, then entered therein fully, and took a seat.
"Legends are what normal men think they can never be," Arynel said,
"and the very thought proves itself."
"Profound as usual," Tris said. "And a very good point. No one
here is anything other than an ordinary person; it's just that ordinary people
are far less ordinary than we teach ourselves to expect."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:21 PM
Cyndarius gave Goranthir a solid, searching look, and seemed
about to say something. He seemed rather relieved to be interrupted by the new
arrivals.
"Arynel! Good to see you again!
"And," he said, standing and offering a hand to serious looking
Dunmer, "I suppose all the Imperials would be my fault. I'm Cyndarius.
Pleased to meet you."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:23 PM
Arynel smiled twice, firstly to Tris, and secondly to Cyndarius.
Then the Breton took a seat.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:30 PM
So," Goranthir said, noticing the pause, hoping he
wasn't the cause, and turning to Cyndarius. "I was not here when you
arrived, my lord, but what are your thoughts about preparing us to face the
eight champions?
He looked quickly to Tris. Were they allowed to speak about that openly?
he wondered after the words were already out.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 04:30 PM)
So," Goranthir said, noticing the pause, hoping he
wasn't the cause, and turning to Cyndarius. "I was not here when you
arrived, my lord, but what are your thoughts about preparing us to face the
eight champions?
He looked quickly to Tris. Were they allowed to speak about that
openly? he wondered after the words were already out.
"I think we can trust Cyndarius," Tris said. "He saved
everyone's bacon during the Blue Dawn. Besides... there's never been a guard at
the door of this enterprise, we take all comers, even when the advantage may
not be readily obvious."
It was all about CHIM, he thought, but didn't say. It seemed strange to think
it, but he missed Vivec. Most of the newcomers had no inkling of the world
beyond what lay right in front of their faces.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:37 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 05:21 PM)
Cyndarius gave Goranthir a solid, searching look, and seemed
about to say something. He seemed rather relieved to be interrupted by the new
arrivals.
"Arynel! Good to see you again!
"And," he said, standing and offering a hand to serious looking
Dunmer, "I suppose all the Imperials would be my fault. I'm Cyndarius.
Pleased to meet you."
"Captain Cyndarius, may I present Kratos, formerly of the Ordinators and
survivor of the Blue Dawn," Loranna says. "He has recently joined us,
seeking to lend his strength and weapon arm to a worthy cause."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 11:39 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 02:21 PM)
Cyndarius gave Goranthir a solid, searching look, and seemed
about to say something. He seemed rather relieved to be interrupted by the new
arrivals.
"Arynel! Good to see you again!
"And," he said, standing and offering a hand to serious looking
Dunmer, "I suppose all the Imperials would be my fault. I'm Cyndarius.
Pleased to meet you."
Kratos shook the Imperials hand and announced himself, "I am Kratos the
Ordinator, pleased to meet you." Kratos sat back and placed his Indoril
helm on the table. "Now why is the Imperial Legion here may I ask?"
Kratos said with curiosity.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:40 PM
"Well," said Cyndarius, around a hastily swallowed
mouthful of roast, "I'm franky still piecing together what's going on, but
there seems to be one thing that's certain; you need to win.
"I can't say I have some huge plan or anything, but I understand you all
are practicing. I'm here to observe, I suppose, and if you aren't winning, I'll
try my best to see if I can change that.
"Really, I suspect Gruznob will be more help than me. He's seen quite a
few more battles. He knows what he's talking about."
"Unless he's talking [censored] about women," Merey chimed in,
forgetting himself again.
"I'm very pleased to meet you, Kratos," Cydarius said, before being cut
off by Goranthir.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:42 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 05:39 PM)
Kratos shook the Imperials hand and announced himself, "I
am Kratos the Ordinator, pleased to meet you." Kratos sat back and placed
his Indoril helm on the table. "Now why is the Imperial Legion here may I
ask?" Kratos said with curiosity.
"You've never heard of him?" Goranthir was astounded, and launched
into a long, gushing description of the Battle of Freetown, which was scarcely
exaggerated and minutely detailed, about Cyndarius and his men's various
victories over overwhelming forces. "That's why he's here."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:44 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 03:42 PM)
You've never heard of him?" Goranthir was astounded,
and launched into a long, gushing description of the Battle of Freetown, which
was scarcely exaggerated and minutely detailed, about Cyndarius and his men's
various victories over overwhelming forces. That's why he's
here."
Cyndarius had gone back to being very interested in his roast.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 05:40 PM)
"I can't say I have some huge plan or anything, but I
understand you all are practicing. I'm here to observe, I suppose, and if you aren't
winning, I'll try my best to see if I can change that.
"Shall we give him something to observe tomorrow?" Goranthir looked
to Loranna.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:48 PM
Fslco busied himself telling Tsei of how he had defeated 16
daedric princes at once, along with various other tall tale. All the while he
was listening in ont the conversation with Cyndarius, hoping to hear some
useful information.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 05:45 PM)
"Shall we give him something to observe tomorrow?"
Goranthir looked to Loranna.
"I think that would be good, yes," Loranna says, doing a good job of
not noticing Cyndarius's excessive interest in his roast. "We could do
some four on four against ourselves, or ask Dram and his guards for another
bout ..."
She looks like she wants to say something else, as she glances at the Imperial
soldiers, but she refrains for now.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 11:49 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 02:42 PM)
You've never heard of him?" Goranthir was astounded,
and launched into a long, gushing description of the Battle of Freetown, which
was scarcely exaggerated and minutely detailed, about Cyndarius and his men's
various victories over overwhelming forces. That's why he's
here."
Kratos listened to Goranthir and spoke after he was finished, "I see, we
Ordinators never really got outside of Vivec much so I wouldn't have known much
about other victories than the Temple's." Kratos then turned his attention
to Cyndarius, "It is good to have fellow commander here although we are
from two different forces." Kratos said before downing a frosty mug of
sujamma.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:51 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 05:48 PM)
I think that would be good, yes," Loranna says, doing
a good job of not noticing Cyndarius's excessive interest in his roast.
"We could do some four on four against ourselves, or ask Dram and his
guards for another bout ...
She looks like she wants to say something else, as she glances at the Imperial
soldiers, but she refrains for now.
"Four on four sounds good," Goranthir grinned, bursting with
enthusiasm. "Who will be the teams?"
ooc: Time for a new thread?
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:56 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 03:49 PM)
Kratos listened to Goranthir and spoke after he was finished,
"I see, we Ordinators never really got outside of Vivec much so I wouldn't
have known much about other victories than the Temple's." Kratos then
turned his attention to Cyndarius, "It is good to have fellow commander
here although we are from two different forces." Kratos said before
downing a frosty mug of sujamma.
"Oh!" said Cydarius, leaving his roast, and his embarrassment,
behind. "You were an Ordinator? I'm sure you're a great benefit in this,
then. Fine soldiers, you Ordinators."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 05:56 PM)
Oh!" said Cydarius, leaving his roast, and his
embarrassment, behind. "You were an Ordinator? I'm sure you're a great
benefit in this, then. Fine soldiers, you Ordinators.
"Kratos would agree with you," Goranthir grinned.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:59 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 05:51 PM)
Four on four sounds good," Goranthir grinned,
bursting with enthusiasm. "Who will be the teams?
ooc: Time for a new thread?
"Well, let's ask the players," Loranna says with a laugh, turning to
her companions.
===
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Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:01 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel #Loranna_RP.
If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and discuss it. If
you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player whos character
you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using this board's
PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and afterwards
they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna is entertaining Captain Cyndarius and
his men in her castle, making plans for another arena bout on the morrow so that
Cyndarius and his men can offer advice to the party.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:02 AM
ooc: Tris Gaerington, a young male Breton, is sitting at dinner
with the others.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:02 AM
Summary For Falco
Falco Redflash, the male argonian rogue is curently at the dining hall, telling
tall tales to Tsei, to impress the pretty argonian.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:04 AM
OOC: The Breton Arynel is in the dining room of Ald Raathim,
talking with the others.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:08 AM
Summary: Kratos the Ordinator is sitting in the dining room
conversing with his friends and a new Imperial officer whom Kratos has already
begun to respect.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:08 AM
OOC Summary
The Dunmer Reichi is at dinner with the others, and hasn't said much thus far.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:08 AM
OOC: Cyndarius Colla, Captain of the 103rd Imperial Legion
stationed in Freetown, has come to Ald Raathim at the request of Loranna to help
train.
He's brought with him a squad of ten Legionairres, his habitually foulmouthed
Lieutenant, Merey, a huge old orc sergeant named Gruznob, and a shy Bosmer
scout they call Spooky.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:11 AM
QUOTE
Oh!" said Cydarius, leaving his roast, and his embarrassment,
behind. "You were an Ordinator? I'm sure you're a great benefit in this,
then. Fine soldiers, you Ordinators.
"Kratos would agree with you," Goranthir, who was at the dinner table
with the others, grinned.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:13 AM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is sitting next to Anya
at the meal with the Legionnaires and others of Loranna's companions.
"Loranna, I'm not sure I'll be able to fight tomorrow, as I'm planning on
studying for at least part of the day at the Mage Guild. I'll have to play it
by ear tomorrow."
"Cyndarius, I couldn't help being curious about your scout's nickname,
Spooky. Has he had mage training, or some natural gift?"
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 04:13 PM)
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is sitting next to
Anya at the meal with the Legionnaires and others of Loranna's companions.
"Loranna, I'm not sure I'll be able to fight tomorrow, as I'm planning on
studying for at least part of the day at the Mage Guild. I'll have to
play it by ear tomorrow."
"Cyndarius, I couldn't help being curious about your scout's nickname,
Spooky. Has he had mage training, or some natural gift?"
Spooky said something quietly in elvish that nobody at the table quite heard or
understood, but it didn't sound very polite.
"Um, well..." said Cyndarius, "we can't really pronounce his
name without mutilating it, you see..."
"And he's [censored] spooky, ain't he?" Merey chimed in.
"Right," said Cyndarius. "That about covers it."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 06:18 PM)
Spooky said something quietly in elvish that nobody at the table
quite heard or understood, but it didn't sound very polite.
"Um, well..." said Cyndarius, "we can't really pronounce his
name without mutilating it, you see..."
"And he's [censored] spooky, ain't he?" Merey chimed in.
"Right," said Cyndarius. "That about covers it."
"I see," Loranna says, before turning to Shaka.
"We can arrange to fight in the afternoon, leave you and others the
morning to study," Loranna points out. "Trust me, much as I love
magic myself after a few hours of intense spell research I'm ready for a change
of pace."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:23 AM
Kratos looked at Goranthir, "And you would not agree?"
He said short tempered as he was, "I don't know if you are familiar with
Ordinators but I would be happy to demonstrate my seasoned skills to you."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 05:23 PM)
Kratos looked at Goranthir, "And you would not agree?"
He said short tempered as he was, "I don't know if you are familiar with
Ordinators but I would be happy to demonstrate my seasoned skills to you."
Tris said coolly, "At least the legions are still able to field a fighting
force."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 06:23 PM)
Kratos looked at Goranthir, "And you would not agree?"
He said short tempered as he was, "I don't know if you are familiar with
Ordinators but I would be happy to demonstrate my seasoned skills to you."
"My point is that you have a colossally high opinion of yourself,"
Goranthir smiled. "I certainly did not mean to imply that it is
unwarranted."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 03:24 PM)
Tris said coolly, "At least the legions are still able to
field a fighting force."
Kratos snapped his attention to Tris and spoke in an angry tone, "Would
you also like a demonstration Tris?" Kratos put his hand on his mace and
was ready to loose it from his belt.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:28 AM
Slyvos stumbled in around now, a sack that was full of several
little figurines in his left hand. One of those rats was following him.
Rat: yessss, we will conquer this world! oh wait... CHEESE! squeak!
The khajiit smiled, using a light spell to get everyone's attention.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 06:28 PM)
Kratos snapped his attention to Tris and spoke in an angry tone,
"Would you also like a demonstration Tris?" Kratos put his hand on
his mace and was ready to loose it from his belt.
"That's enough, people," Loranna says, her tone reaching a
rare angry tone. "We're here to learn to fight together, not with one
another. Kratos, stand down; there's no call for swinging that around
here."
She adds " ... And let's not prod one another at the dinner table either;
save it for the next bout."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 06:24 PM)
Tris said coolly, "At least the legions are still able to
field a fighting force."
"Tris has a point," said Shaka. "Kratos, I know how much the
Ordinators meant to you, but that's in the past now along with much else. Ald
Raathim seems to be the place of second chances."
Shaka was hoping the look of love in his eyes for Anya wasn't too apparent yet.
He tried to keep the conversation with her and the others casual this day.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 02:28 PM)
Kratos snapped his attention to Tris and spoke in an angry tone,
"Would you also like a demonstration Tris?" Kratos put his hand on
his mace and was ready to loose it from his belt.
Falco's voice yelled out "There' no need for violence Kratos! If you have
a problem with someone you can settle it with words not a mace!"
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 04:28 PM)
Kratos snapped his attention to Tris and spoke in an angry tone,
"Would you also like a demonstration Tris?" Kratos put his hand on
his mace and was ready to loose it from his belt.
Cyndarius sat quietly and cleaned his plate. Such conversations didn't really
seem unfamiliar to him.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 05:28 PM)
Slyvos stumbled in around now, a sack that was full of several
little figurines in his left hand. One of those rats was following him.
Rat: yessss, we will conquer this world! oh wait... CHEESE! squeak!
The khajiit smiled, using a light spell to get everyone's attention.
Tris was standing up, with a mocking smile on his face and a reply ready on his
lips, when Slyvos entered.
He turned his attention to the Khajiit. Seeing Jazbet's animated corpse still
made him a little nervous, and he hadn't known Jazbet well.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 06:30 PM)
Tris was standing up, with a mocking smile on his face and a
reply ready on his lips, when Slyvos entered.
He turned his attention to the Khajiit. Seeing Jazbet's animated corpse still
made him a little nervous, and he hadn't known Jazbet well.
Loranna turns to the direction of the light spell, and her tone changes
noticably.
"Slyvos ...!" Loranna shakes her head, smiling. "A bit of a
dramatic entrance from you, dear. Glad you came though; the food's disappearing
fast ..."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 03:29 PM)
"That's enough, people," Loranna says, her tone
reaching a rare angry tone. "We're here to learn to fight together,
not with one another. Kratos, stand down; there's no call for swinging that
around here."
She adds " ... And let's not prod one another at the dinner table either;
save it for the next bout."
Krtos took his hand off his Gavel and sat down in his chair, "I apoligize
my lady, I seem to have quite a bit of Ordinator blood still in me." He
looked back toward Tris and Goranthir with a smirk on his face as he thought to
himself, "They wouldn't pose much of a challenge anyway."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 06:29 PM)
She adds " ... And let's not prod one another at the dinner
table either; save it for the next bout."
That shut up Goranthir, who was standing next to Tris, in the middle of doing
his impression of an Alit's victory howl ... "Sorry, my lady."
He turned towards Slyvos as well. "My lord."
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:38 AM
Reichi, who had been watching the others with a slightly amused
grin, turned to Slyvos.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:40 AM
Slyvos smiled at Loranna, nodding to the others. He snagged
himself a seat and, to the surprise of most of the others, ate almost all of
what was left.
'sorry, was hungry.'
He snuck a piece of cheese under the table to the rats.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 06:40 PM)
Slyvos smiled at Loranna, nodding to the others. He snagged
himself a seat and, to the surprise of most of the others, ate almost all of
what was left.
'sorry, was hungry.'
He snuck a piece of cheese under the table to the rats.
Razbiah promptly brought in more food, and left with a un-Jazbiah-like giggle.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 14 2005, 06:38 PM)
Reichi, who had been watching the others with a slightly amused
grin, turned to Slyvos.
"Reichi, isn't this about the first time Slyvos has joined us at dinner?
Maybe he's coming out of his shell after all . . . ."
Shaka had never known Jazbet, so it didn't seem as strange to him to see his
body occupied by Slyvos as it appeared to be to others. He knew that Slyvos was
formerly an ancient lich, though Shaka didn't really know just how ancient.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:42 AM
Tris was trying not to giggle at Goranthir's Alit impression. He
grinned at the boy.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:44 AM
Reichi blinked. "Dude...even I can't eat like
that."
QUOTE
Reichi, isn't this about the first time Slyvos has joined
us at dinner? Maybe he's coming out of his shell after all . . . .
Shaka had never known Jazbet, so it didn't seem as strange to him to see his
body occupied by Slyvos as it appeared to be to others. He knew that Slyvos was
formerly an ancient lich, though Shaka didn't really know just how ancient.
"Uh, not sure," Reichi said, brieflyu scratching the back of his
head. "Maybe. My memory's not so good."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:45 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 06:40 PM)
Slyvos smiled at Loranna, nodding to the others. He snagged
himself a seat and, to the surprise of most of the others, ate almost all of
what was left.
'sorry, was hungry.'
He snuck a piece of cheese under the table to the rats.
Loranna gives Goranthir a quick grin, saying "Everyone ... this is Slyvos,
my finace, who has been working on a project to aid us in our planning."
She looks at Slyvos. " ... How is said project coming along, dear?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:46 AM
Kratos looked toward the Khajit with distaste, "Hello
Slyvos, it would help everyone if you didn't bring your filthy vermin in
here."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 06:42 PM)
Tris was trying not to giggle at Goranthir's Alit impression. He
grinned at the boy.
Goranthir returned the smile, and took his seat again. "Greetings, Lord
Slyvos, your reputation preceeds you."
And then he looked at Kratos, and bit his tongue for a rather obvious remark
for a 16-year-old.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:50 AM
Spooky the dark-eyed Bosmer sat quietly at Cyndarius's side,
watching Shaka carefully as he ate. Each time the Argonian used his fork, or
wiped his mouth, or raised his cup, Spooky would attempt to match the action.
He was awkward at this, at best, and was obviously not used to sitting at a
proper table with proper cutlery.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 06:46 PM)
Kratos looked toward the Khajit with distaste, "Hello
Slyvos, it would help everyone if you didn't bring your filthy vermin in
here."
"Kratos dear," Loranna says, restraining herself, "Slyvos's
animal friends are not filthy."
She refrains from saying anything more.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 05:46 PM)
Kratos looked toward the Khajit with distaste, "Hello
Slyvos, it would help everyone if you didn't bring your filthy vermin in
here."
"THAT's it," Tris said, standing back up. "Is that how you speak
to the master of this house, in his own house? I see only one vermin in this
hall."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:53 AM
Slyvos smiled, ignoring the one at the table that was obviously
agitated with him.
'actually, look in the sack. I've got it done finally.'
He held up a figurine of Loranna, perfectly polished and painted.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 04:53 PM)
THAT's it," Tris said, standing back up.
"Is that how you speak to the master of this house, in his own
house? I see only one vermin in this hall.
Cyndarius looked up from his clean plate, and Gruznob tilted his heavy head and
looked at Tris.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 06:02 PM)
Summary For Falco
Falco Redflash, the male argonian rogue is curently at the dining hall, telling
tall tales to Tsei, to impress the pretty argonian.
Summary for Tsei.
Tsei, the female argonian, is listening with rapt attention to Falco's stories
of grandeaur.
IC: "Really, four orcs?"
Summary for Isidor.
Isidior, the male nord, is listening to the conversation.
IC: "I've forgotten my manners it seems." Isidor says. "Pleasure
to meet you." He reaches his hand across the table and shakes hands with
the legionarries, and then he turns to Sylvos. "We've met before, but
under much worse circumstance. Good to meet you."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 06:53 PM)
THAT's it," Tris said, standing back up.
"Is that how you speak to the master of this house, in his own
house? I see only one vermin in this hall.
Goranthir stood up with Tris, a little ashamed that he bit his tongue earlier.
He let out a series of squeaks, greeting the mice in their own language.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:57 AM
“When the sky falls will you know enough to tilt your head up
away from the dirt you cling so callously to?” Arynel asked, though to who was
non discernable.
The Breton returned to his thoughts.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 03:53 PM)
THAT's it," Tris said, standing back up.
"Is that how you speak to the master of this house, in his own
house? I see only one vermin in this hall.
Kratos looked back toward Tris, "I did not know that he was the Master of
anything and I apoligize Slyvos, now Tris my offer still stands do you want to
lose your head today or do you want to calm down and eat?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 04:58 PM)
Kratos looked back toward Tris, "I did not know that he was
the Master of anything and I apoligize Slyvos, now Tris my offer still stands
do you want to lose your head today or do you want to calm down and eat?"
"Your seems to be already lacking," Arynel said.
The Breton began tapping lightly on the table.
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 06:58 PM)
Kratos looked back toward Tris, "I did not know that he was
the Master of anything and I apoligize Slyvos, now Tris my offer still stands
do you want to lose your head today or do you want to calm down and eat?"
"Can we get along for once at a meal without fighting?" asked Shaka.
He was a little distracted by Spooky's imitations. At least the Bosmer didn't
seem to be eying the company like potential steaks.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 05:58 PM)
Kratos looked back toward Tris, "I did not know that he was
the Master of anything and I apoligize Slyvos, now Tris my offer still stands
do you want to lose your head today or do you want to calm down and eat?"
"I don't plan to eat at the same table with someone who keeps threatening
me, and if you didn't insult everyone you meet, you wouldn't have to WORRY
about accidentally insulting the master of the house," Tris said.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 06:58 PM)
Kratos looked back toward Tris, "I did not know that he was
the Master of anything and I apoligize Slyvos, now Tris my offer still stands
do you want to lose your head today or do you want to calm down and eat?"
"Kratos," Loranna says in a too-calm tone, "We have welcomed you
into our home and shown you hospitality; I understand you have pride in your
abilities but it would behoove you to show the same respect shown you in
turn."
She looks ready to say more but holds back, memories of the tavern brawl in
Stormhold and Tohe's duel with Rodastyr fresh in her mind.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 06:58 PM)
Kratos looked back toward Tris, "I did not know that he was
the Master of anything and I apoligize Slyvos, now Tris my offer still stands
do you want to lose your head today or do you want to calm down and eat?"
Isidor spoke, in a calm, slow voice. "Kratos, sit down and enjoy your
meal. I don't think Loranna or Sylvos would appreciate a fight, in their
castle. We are all guests here, I suggest you appreciate that." He
returned to his food.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:06 AM
I'm starting to see, I think," said Cyndarius,
"why I'm here.
"You all have a need to work as a team, I'm told? And I'm supposedly here
to help you do that.
"So, here's my first suggestion, if I'm not overstepping my bounds, here;
The next one of you that threatens one of the other of you learns why you don't
do that casually."
Gruznob smiled.
"Sound fair?" said Cyndarius.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:07 AM
Bluster and bloviation, ignorance and arrogance,"
Goranthir narrowed his eyes. "I have known many Ordinators, and their
memory is not well served by your constant bragging and thin-skinned threats
--
He looked like he was going to continue, but stopped at Cyndarius's words.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:11 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 07:06 PM)
I'm starting to see, I think," said Cyndarius,
"why I'm here.
"You all have a need to work as a team, I'm told? And I'm supposedly here
to help you do that.
"So, here's my first suggestion, if I'm not overstepping my bounds, here;
The next one of you that threatens one of the other of you learns why you don't
do that casually."
Gruznob smiled.
"Sound fair?" said Cyndarius.
Loranna's hands had been clenching the hem of her dress; they loosen their hold
as Cyndarius speaks.
"That sounds more than fair," she says, bowing her head. "Thank
you Captain ... everyone, this is a stupid thing to be arguing about."
Her brow is still furrowed, though.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:12 AM
Slyvos sighed, looking around at everyone.
'not to sound rude, but can you all just drop it? If I had been offended he
wouldn't be sitting there anymore anyway. So, are we good?'
He looked to loranna again, setting the figurine of her back on the table. Heh,
such fun this would entail.
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:13 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 07:12 PM)
Slyvos sighed, looking around at everyone.
'not to sound rude, but can you all just drop it? If I had been offended he
wouldn't be sitting there anymore anyway. So, are we good?'
He looked to loranna again, setting the figurine of her back on the table. Heh,
such fun this would entail.
"I have to admit I'm curious as to the figurines' capabilities," said
Shaka.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:16 AM
Isidor spoke again "My question is, among all this in
fighting, can we actually work as a team? Or would we be too busy beating in
each other's skulls?"
He returned to his plate, wondering if anyone heard him.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:16 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 06:12 PM)
Slyvos sighed, looking around at everyone.
'not to sound rude, but can you all just drop it? If I had been offended he
wouldn't be sitting there anymore anyway. So, are we good?'
He looked to loranna again, setting the figurine of her back on the table. Heh,
such fun this would entail.
"You aren't the only one he's trespassed against," Tris said. "I
said I won't sit at table with him, and I meant it."
He left the room.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 07:16 PM)
You aren't the only one he's trespassed
against," Tris said. "I said I won't sit at table with him, and
I meant it.
He left the room.
Goranthir looked shaken for a moment, bowed to the company, and followed.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:17 AM
Kratos reached for his helm and put it on, "I will have
respect for those who will respect me and my skills not insult them!"
Kratos said as he sat back down to hide the anger on his face. "You should
know by now that I don't take kindly to this blasphemy!" Kratos remained
silent for a while as he listened to what Cyndarius had to say and thought to
himself, "That threat will get him killed also."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 05:17 PM)
Kratos reached for his helm and put it on, "I will have
respect for those who will respect me and my skills not insult them!"
Kratos said as he sat back down to hide the anger on his face. "You should
know by now that I don't take kindly to this blasphemy!" Kratos remained
silent for a while as he listened to what Cyndarius had to say and thought to
himself, "That threat will get him killed also."
"Honor is reserved for the humble," Arynel said.
The Breton rose from his seat and left the room.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:19 AM
Pie.
He looked at Kratos, his face still blank. "Calm down, Kratos. Save your
anger for the battlefield, not the dinner table."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:23 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 05:17 PM)
Kratos reached for his helm and put it on, "I will have
respect for those who will respect me and my skills not insult them!"
Kratos said as he sat back down to hide the anger on his face. "You should
know by now that I don't take kindly to this blasphemy!" Kratos remained
silent for a while as he listened to what Cyndarius had to say and thought to
himself, "That threat will get him killed also."
It is doubtful that anyone at the table had heard an orc whistle before, but
they had now.
Cyndarius spoke, "My father always used to say, 'If you're going to fart
at the dinnertable, you might as well do the whole deed.'
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:24 AM
Slyvos growled, looking around with an uncharacteristic look of
frustration.
'I said, drop it.'
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 07:23 PM)
It is doubtful that anyone at the table had heard an orc whistle
before, but they had now.
Cyndarius spoke, "My father always used to say, 'If you're going to fart
at the dinnertable, you might as well do the whole deed.'
"I know an unspoken thought when I see one that obvious in a man's eyes.
"You have something to say to me, Kratos. Say it." His last words,
though calm and even, made the wooden table shake.
Loranna closes her eyes for a moment, then turns to Slyvos.
"So, these will now respond to our intents?" she asks Slyvos quietly,
keeping her eyes on Kratos and Cyndarius as she does.
More quietly, she says to Slyvos " ... Dear, no one's got the right to
just come out and insult you like that ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:29 AM
In the hall outside of the room, Goranthir caught up to Tris. He
was angry, but he was also ashamed.
"I'm sorry, I was the start of that," the young ranger said. "I
shouldn't have mocked him."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:30 AM
Tris turned to Goranthir.
"You didn't have to follow me out. Although I suppose he did threaten to
kill you too. Damn Loranna! She's always been like this. It's why she's not the
leader of our Eight."
The two of them had talked over each other. Now Tris heard what Goranthir had
said.
"He was begging to be mocked," Tris said. "And if someone's
going to threaten to kill me on a whim, I'd rather get it over with than dance
around it."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 07:30 PM)
Tris turned to Goranthir.
"You didn't have to follow me out. Although I suppose he did threaten to
kill you too. Damn Loranna! She's always been like this. It's why she's
not the leader of our Eight."
"I would have followed you out anyhow," Goranthir said earnestly.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 07:30 PM)
He was begging to be mocked," Tris said.
"And if someone's going to threaten to kill me on a whim, I'd rather get
it over with than dance around it.
Goranthir smiled a little.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:32 AM
Isidor sighed and said "It was nice to meet you, Cyndarius.
I look foward to practicing with you and your men tommorrow, but right now,
it's a little too warm for this Nord in here."
He stood up, and walked out of the hall, a frown on his face.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Today, 01:33 AM
Post Summary for Walter:
Walter walks into the hall, smelling dinner. He raises his eyebrows at the duo
outside and slips into the room. He sits down, and tries not to stare at the
group. He can feel the tension in the room.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:34 AM
Slyvos gave Loranna a reassuring look, and turned to Kratos.
'okay, let me just say one thing. Threaten anyone in this house again, and I
won't hesistate to have you thrown out with more magical wounds then you would
normally, if you'd just keep your mouth shut.'
He turned to Loranna again.
'did I do any better?'
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 07:34 PM)
Slyvos gave Loranna a reassuring look, and turned to Kratos.
'okay, let me just say one thing. Threaten anyone in this house again, and I
won't hesistate to have you thrown out with more magical wounds then you would
normally, if you'd just keep your mouth shut.'
He turned to Loranna again.
'did I do any better?'
Shaka excused himself to Anya, and walked up to the head table. "Would you
like me to use the Lover's Kiss spell on him so that we can get on with the
figurine demonstration?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:39 AM
Kratos got up and bowed toward Loranna and slyvos, "Thank
you for your hospitality but I must go cool off." Kratos was fuming he
thought, "What better way to take out his anger than on some Daedra",
he had noticed a few shrines on his way to Ald Raathim and he figured he'd go
there.
Before he left the castle he ran into Goranthir and Tris, "Well it seems I
have much to apoligize for, Tris, Goranthir i'm sorry for the way I had acted
in the dining room and I beg your forgivness and I understand if you do not
accept, I will leave Ald Raathim if you wish it seems that I am not wanted here
as well."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 06:39 PM)
Kratos got up and bowed toward Loranna and slyvos, "Thank
you for your hospitality but I must go cool off." Kratos was fuming he
thought, "What better way to take out his anger than on some Daedra",
he had noticed a few shrines on his way to Ald Raathim and he figured he'd go
there.
Before he left the castle he ran into Goranthir and Tris, "Well it seems I
have much to apoligize for, Tris, Goranthir i'm sorry for the way I had acted
in the dining room and I beg your forgivness and I understand if you do not
accept, I will leave Ald Raathim if you wish it seems that I am not wanted here
as well."
Tris had been regarding Goranthir with a rueful smile, feeling humbled by the
young Dunmer's trust, when Kratos approached.
He blinked a moment in surprise. "No, don't leave. An apology is exactly
what's called for."
He offered the former Ordinator his hand. "I was being a bit of an
[censored] myself. It can't be pleasant having all your companions killed in
such a way; I shouldn't have teased you about it."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:43 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 07:34 PM)
Slyvos gave Loranna a reassuring look, and turned to Kratos.
'okay, let me just say one thing. Threaten anyone in this house again, and I
won't hesistate to have you thrown out with more magical wounds then you would
normally, if you'd just keep your mouth shut.'
He turned to Loranna again.
'did I do any better?'
Loranna lets out a breath she didn't realize she had taken.
" ... I think so ..." she says with little enthusiasm, looking to
Cyndarius with a shamed expression.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 07:38 PM)
Shaka excused himself to Anya, and walked up to the head
table. "Would you like me to use the Lover's Kiss spell on him so
that we can get on with the figurine demonstration?"
" ... No, but thank you," Loranna says to Shaka, giving a tiny smile.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 07:42 PM)
Tris had been regarding Goranthir with a rueful smile, feeling
humbled by the young Dunmer's trust, when Kratos approached.
He blinked a moment in surprise. "No, don't leave. An apology is
exactly what's called for."
He offered the former Ordinator his hand. "I was being a bit of an
[censored] myself. It can't be pleasant having all your companions killed in
such a way; I shouldn't have teased you about it."
Goranthir nodded. "I should not have mocked you openly at the dinner
table. Your confidence is a good thing, my lord. I only wish it was less often
at the expense of your companions."
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 07:43 PM)
Loranna lets out a breath she didn't realize she had taken.
" ... I think so ..." she says with little enthusiasm, looking to
Cyndarius with a shamed expression.
" ... No, but thank you," Loranna says to Shaka, giving a tiny smile.
"You're welcome, Loranna. I dislike squabbling among ourselves." He
nodded to Slyvos and returned to his seat.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:46 AM
After leaving the dining room, Isidor left the castle, and
wandered Ald Rathiaam. He ended up at the docks, where hs at, looking out at
the water.
=======
Tsei was beginning to relax again, after the tension slowly died away.
"Falco, are you a member of the guild?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 04:42 PM)
Tris had been regarding Goranthir with a rueful smile, feeling
humbled by the young Dunmer's trust, when Kratos approached.
He blinked a moment in surprise. "No, don't leave. An apology is
exactly what's called for."
He offered the former Ordinator his hand. "I was being a bit of an
[censored] myself. It can't be pleasant having all your companions killed in
such a way; I shouldn't have teased you about it."
Kratos shook his hand and spoke, "Let me start over, hi my name is Kratos
i'm an Ordinator with nowhere else to go in this broken land."
Kratos turned to Goranthir, "How about we go down to the tavern and have a
couple of drinks on me?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 06:48 PM)
Kratos shook his hand and spoke, "Let me start over, hi my
name is Kratos i'm an Ordinator with nowhere else to go in this broken
land."
Kratos turned to Goranthir, "How about we go down to the tavern and have a
couple of drinks on me?"
"I think we should probably," Tris said, "Go back in and see
what Slyvos has managed to do with those figurines. I can't imagine he's very
happy with any of us at the moment."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 07:48 PM)
Kratos shook his hand and spoke, "Let me start over, hi my
name is Kratos i'm an Ordinator with nowhere else to go in this broken
land."
Kratos turned to Goranthir, "How about we go down to the tavern and have a
couple of drinks on me?"
Goranthir laughed. "Yes, of course, but only a few, or I start saying
things I regret later ..." And after hearing Tris, he added. "After
we look at the figurines, of course."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 04:51 PM)
Goranthir laughed. "Yes, of course, but only a few, or I
start saying things I regret later ..." And after hearing Tris, he added.
"After we look at the figurines, of course."
"Alright it's a deal but lets go with Tris' idea first." Kratos
opened the dining room door for them and then walked through.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:54 AM
Slyvos coughed a bit, directing attention back to the figurines.
'As I was saying... Loranna, just touch the figurine, and imagine it... alive.
Don't worry, it'll come naturally.'
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 03:46 PM)
Tsei was beginning to relax again, after the tension slowly died
away.
"Falco, are you a member of the guild?"
"Nope. Iprefer to do my own thing, plus the guild always takes a cut of
the profits of every job. But are you in it?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:56 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 07:55 PM)
Nope. Iprefer to do my own thing, plus the guild always
takes a cut of the profits of every job. But are you in it?
"I've dealt with them in the past, I regret to say. Ratty bunch. I prefer
rogues more." She winks.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 07:54 PM)
Slyvos coughed a bit, directing attention back to the figurines.
'As I was saying... Loranna, just touch the figurine, and imagine it... alive.
Don't worry, it'll come naturally.'
Loranna touches her figurine, and pulls her hand back; the figure seems to come
alive, pulling out a mace and smashing up imaginary enemies while her hair
flies about wildly.
" ... Heh; impressive ..." she says, blushing a bit. " ... All
right; everyone, give it a try. I think we'll call it a night soon and rest up
for tomorrow ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 07:57 PM)
Loranna touches her figurine, and pulls her hand back; the
figure seems to come alive, pulling out a mace and smashing up imaginary
enemies while her hair flies about wildly.
" ... Heh; impressive ..." she says, blushing a bit. " ...
All right; everyone, give it a try. I think we'll call it a night soon
and rest up for tomorrow ..."
Goranthir stepped in, an apology on his lips to Lady Loranna and Lord Slyvos,
but he stopped in wonderment at the figurines.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 03:56 PM)
"I've dealt with them in the past, I regret to say. Ratty
bunch. I prefer rouges more." She winks.
"I prefer when, I work with a partner, to work with a mage, to compliment
my skills. Perhaps we could pull a job one day. There are plenty of rich dres
nobles in these lands."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 08:01 PM)
I prefer when, I work with a partner, to work with a mage,
to compliment my skills. Perhaps we could pull a job one day. There are plenty
of rich dres nobles in these lands.
"I'd love that." She said, a real grin on her face.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 04:02 PM)
"I'd love that." She said, a real grin on her face.
"Well then I look forward to working with you."
Posted by: JustinSane Today, 02:04 AM
A large figure materialized on the guild guide platform of Ald
Raathim. Exquisite clothing, shimmering with enchantment, encased and gave form
to rolls of thick fat which spoke eloquently of a man not given to self-denial.
Fernando Illington, reknowned illusionist, master of restoration and Master
Wizard of the Mages Guild, ambled awkwardly out of the large building, pausing
to demand directions of a busy apprentice carrying vials of alchemical samples.
He didn't usually respond to such calls for a trainer. But Ald Raathim?
Dominion of the "Accursed Mother", frequented by other individuals of
power reputation? This was too much to resist. One could only stand so much
teaching of the spoiled, ill-disciplined children of Nobility. He chortled as
he thought to himself. "No one should be able to behave like that until
they've earned the right." Still smiling, he continued down the path,
eager to introduce himself to the Lady of Daruhn. It had been too long since he
had excitement. This should be fun.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:05 AM
Kratos stared in wonderment as he saw the figurine with a mace
much like his Gavel destroy all that stood before him, it reminded Kratos of
himself in a way.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 02:05 AM
*...the Inn/Tavern of Ald Raathim...*
"So what's our next move?"
"Well, I suppose we have nothing to do but wait for the next move"
Sona replies
"in the meantime however, lets see what we can do about your Shehai"
*...Sona takes One's hand and runs her fingers over the scars...she then takes
out a pouch shes had next to her shoulder and takes out a small book...*
"...umm, you dont mind ordering do you? This might take some time"
Sona says
" I don't see why not" Ami adds as she looks for a serving girl
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:16 AM
The Breton Arynel made his way to the docks.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 08:03 PM)
Well then I look forward to working with you.
Tsei said "I'd like to.." She whispered something in his ear, then
smiled.
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:16 PM)
The Breton Arynel made his way to the docks.
Isidor hood footsteps behind him, and turned. "Hello, Arynel."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:20 AM
Goranthir touched his little figurine, and it began to dance.
He laughed, "I don't know if this has any practical use, but I love
it."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 06:19 PM)
Isidor hood footsteps behind him, and turned. "Hello, Arynel."
"Greetings," Arynel answered. The Breton's attention seemed to be
focused on the waters.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 04:19 PM)
Tsei said "I'd like to.." She whispered something in
his ear, then smiled.
Falco smiled and nodded.
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:21 AM
QUOTE
Loranna touches her figurine, and pulls her hand back; the
figure seems to come alive, pulling out a mace and smashing up imaginary
enemies while her hair flies about wildly.
" ... Heh; impressive ..." she says, blushing a bit. " ... All
right; everyone, give it a try. I think we'll call it a night soon and rest up
for tomorrow ..."
"Woah..." Reichi muttered. Reichi reached out, and pulled it back as
it too sprung to life, swinging a dagger at the air. "Cool."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:21 PM)
"Greetings," Arynel answered. The Breton's
attention seemed to be focused on the waters.
"Something intresting in the water, Arynel? Have a seat, if you
like."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 08:21 PM)
Falco smiled and nodded.
"You'd like that, huh?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 04:24 PM)
You'd like that, huh?
"Indeed..."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:26 AM
Slyvos grins at Reichi.
'when you get to your room, press the button on the back.'
He looks to the others.
'trust me, it'll be useful. Just don't put your hands near the weapons...'
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 06:24 PM)
Something intresting in the water, Arynel? Have a
seat, if you like.
"There is a saying, 'Moving water resembles truth by its trembling.'"
Arynel said.
The Breton sat down.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:29 AM
"Very nice work, Slyvos," Tris said, admiring himself
and his ebony longsword.
"Captain Cyndarius was asking, earlier, how our battle with the guards
went. You think we could use these to show him?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:33 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 08:26 PM)
Indeed...
"I like you, Falco. A lot. I only met you a few hours ago, but I like
you."
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:27 PM)
"There is a saying, 'Moving water resembles truth by its
trembling.'" Arynel said.
The Breton sat down.
"The truth maybe true, but does that make it good?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:35 AM
"Kratos picked his figurine up after it was done killing
imaginary Daedra and spoke, "I don't get it what are these for
Slyvos?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:35 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 08:29 PM)
"Very nice work, Slyvos," Tris said, admiring
himself and his ebony longsword.
"Captain Cyndarius was asking, earlier, how our battle with the guards
went. You think we could use these to show him?"
"The mice could represent the guards?" Goranthir said. "I bet I
could get that one to be Dram and jump across the field."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 04:33 PM)
I like you, Falco. A lot. I only met you a few hours ago,
but I like you.
"I feel the same way Tsei..."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 06:33 PM)
"The truth maybe true, but does that make it good?"
"I ask you, does being good make something true?" Arynel replied.
The Breton picked up a smooth stone.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 08:36 PM)
I feel the same way Tsei...
She hugged him, and then turned to the demonstration. "Very impressive...er,
I didn't catch your name."
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:37 PM)
"I ask you, does being good make something
true?" Arynel replied.
The Breton picked up a smooth stone.
"No, but being true does not make something good. Is telling the truth
always the best thing to do?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:37 PM)
"I ask you, does being good make something
true?" Arynel replied.
The Breton picked up a smooth stone.
A young Dunmer woman, slim and beautiful, with eyes like rubies and hair like
black silk, stepped up to them.
"Oh pardon me," she said. "I did not meant to disturb you. I
didn't think anyone came out here at this hour but myself."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 06:40 PM)
No, but being true does not make something good. Is
telling the truth always the best thing to do?
"Is telling a lie ever the wrong thing to do?" Arynel asked.
The Breton was gazing intently at the stone.
QUOTE
A young Dunmer woman, slim and beautiful, with eyes like rubies
and hair like black silk, stepped up to them.
"Oh pardon me," she said. "I did not meant to disturb you. I
didn't think anyone came out here at this hour but myself."
"Greetings, would you like something?" Arynel asked.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 04:40 PM)
She hugged him, and then turned to the demonstration. "Very
impressive...er, I didn't catch your name."
"Thats Slyvos, Tsei... He's a lich. Well not really. Well He's kinda
creepy if you ask me. But he seems nice enough."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 08:41 PM)
A young Dunmer woman, slim and beautiful, with eyes like rubies
and hair like black silk, stepped up to them.
"Oh pardon me," she said. "I did not meant to disturb you.
I didn't think anyone came out here at this hour but myself."
Isidor turned around and looked at the woman. She was pretty, and Isidor didn't
like Dunmer. "We're just talking, sorry to disturb you."
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:41 PM)
"Is telling a lie ever the wrong thing to do?"
Arynel asked.
The Breton was gazing intently at the stone.
"I suppose it depends on the lie, and the truth."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 08:42 PM)
Thats Slyvos, Tsei... He's a lich. Well not really. Well
He's kinda creepy if you ask me. But he seems nice enough.
Tsei looked intentley at Sylvos and said "Nice to meet you. A lich?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 06:44 PM)
"I suppose it depends on the lie, and the truth."
"What if the lie is the truth?" Arynel asked.
The Breton let the stone drop between his feet.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 04:44 PM)
Tsei looked intentley at Sylvos and said "Nice to meet you.
A lich?"
"Slyvos this is Tsei. She's a mage much like yourself."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:41 PM)
"Greetings, would you like something?" Arynel
asked.
"Merely not to disturb two great warriors of the arena," she smiled
demurely. "But it seems I have. My name is Zalliah."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 06:48 PM)
Merely not to disturb two great warriors of the
arena," she smiled demurely. "But it seems I have. My name is
Zalliah.
"Ah, well met, Zalliah," Arynel said, "I am called Arynel, and
in truth I am no great warrior, but merely one who does as he is able."
The Breton smiled.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:50 AM
Kratos wondered when they would have their next arena bout he
had to be there that time.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:49 PM)
Ah, well met, Zalliah," Arynel said, "I am
called Arynel, and in truth I am no great warrior, but merely one who does as
he is able.
The Breton smiled.
"Your modesty does you credit," Zalliah said. "But I saw you,
when you appeared, healing the others. They would not have won without
you."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:51 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:45 PM)
"What if the lie is the truth?" Arynel asked.
The Breton let the stone drop between his feet.
"This is seldom the case, is it?"
QUOTE(Sheogorath)
Merely not to disturb two great warriors of the
arena," she smiled demurely. "But it seems I have. My name is
Zalliah.
"Nice to meet you, my name's Isidor. This is Arynel."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 06:50 PM)
Your modesty does you credit," Zalliah said.
"But I saw you, when you appeared, healing the others. They would
not have won without you.
"My thanks, truly," Arynel replied, "but let us keep my
complacency grounded."
QUOTE
This is seldom the case, is it?
The Breton turned to Isidor.
"What is the world but a whirling wonder, beautiful and heretical?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 08:51 PM)
Nice to meet you, my name's Isidor. This is Arynel.
"Isidor," Zalliah smiled. "They should announce your names at
the beginnings of the fights. I remember you too. But I should leave you two to
talk. You must be bothered by admirers too often as it is."
Posted by: Zarrexaij Today, 02:56 AM
Walter looked from across the table at the figurines. He
squinted his eyes a little. He stood up and came over to have a better look.
His eyes weren't all that great. "Oh," he said. His icy eyes grew a
little larger. He cleared his throat and asked no one in particular, "What
exact purpose do these serve? Wow."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:49 PM)
Ah, well met, Zalliah," Arynel said, "I am called
Arynel, and in truth I am no great warrior, but merely one who does as he is
able.
The Breton smiled.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 08:50 PM)
Your modesty does you credit," Zalliah said.
"But I saw you, when you appeared, healing the others. They would
not have won without you.
"Humble Breton Traveller is his title." Isidor said with a slight
grin on his face.
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 08:53 PM)
My thanks, truly," Arynel replied, "but let us
keep my complacency grounded.
The Breton turned to Isidor.
"What is the world but a whirling wonder, beautiful and heretical?"
"Perhaps a whirling wonder of hatred and rejection?
QUOTE(Sheogorath)
Isidor," Zalliah smiled. "They should announce
your names at the beginnings of the fights. I remember you too. But I should
leave you two to talk. You must be bothered by admirers too often as it
is.
"Flattery will only get you so far." He said with a grin.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 06:57 PM)
"Perhaps a whirling wonder of hatred and rejection?
Arynel looked at Isidor intently.
“I tell you, if tomorrow the sun forgot to rise there are many who would
scarcely notice,” the Breton said.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 08:57 PM)
"Flattery will only get you so far." He said with a
grin.
"It isn't flattery," Zalliah looked down, and backed away. "Good
night, gentlemen. Good luck on your next fight."
She disappared into the night.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 09:01 PM)
Arynel looked at Isidor intently.
“I tell you, if tomorrow the sun forgot to rise there are many who would
scarcely notice,” the Breton said.
"I'm not that self absorbed, Arynel."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 09:01 PM)
It isn't flattery," Zalliah looked down, and backed
away. "Good night, gentlemen. Good luck on your next fight.
She disappared into the night.
"What do you make of that?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:06 AM
Something sparkled on the ground where Zalliah had stood. A
silver bracelet that had been on her wrist.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:06 AM
Kratos sat at the table and watched Slyvos eat, "So I think
we got off to a bad start who are you then?" Kratos said trying to get on
his good side but also trying to suppress saying something back to him for
threatening him earlier.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 07:06 PM)
Something sparkled on the ground where Zalliah had stood.
A silver bracelet that had been on her wrist.
Arynel did not reply to Isidor, but instead pointed towards the bracelet.
"What shall we do with this?" The Breton asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 09:06 PM)
Something sparkled on the ground where Zalliah had stood.
A silver bracelet that had been on her wrist.
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 09:07 PM)
Arynel did not reply to Isidor, but instead pointed towards the
bracelet.
"What shall we do with this?" The Breton asked.
Isidor, not caring much about what happened, went over and picked up the
bracelet. It glowed slightly. "Well, I didn't die, that's a good
sign." He gave it to Arynel.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 09:06 PM)
Kratos sat at the table and watched Slyvos eat, "So I think
we got off to a bad start who are you then?" Kratos said trying to get on
his good side but also trying to suppress saying something back to him for
threatening him earlier.
Loranna had raised her eyebrows when Kratos and Tris returned, but Tris's
suggestion was good. With a bit of work and some table-clearing, they could
re-create their fight with Dram and the others.
"Well, okay, it started like this," she says, using her skill at
illusions to help the mice throw 'spells' and 'arrows'. "Then things got
hairy ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 09:12 PM)
Loranna had raised her eyebrows when Kratos and Tris returned,
but Tris's suggestion was good. With a bit of work and some
table-clearing, they could re-create their fight with Dram and the others.
"Well, okay, it started like this," she says, using her skill at
illusions to help the mice throw 'spells' and 'arrows'. "Then things
got hairy ..."
"Ouch," said Goranthir, watching his figure being pummeled by arrows
and fireballs. "Somehow it's worse from this perspective."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 07:11 PM)
Isidor, not caring much about what happened, went over and
picked up the bracelet. It glowed slightly. "Well, I didn't die, that's a
good sign." He gave it to Arynel.
Arynel took the bracelet, and examined it.
"Very interesting," the Breton said at last, "What do you
suppose we do with it?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 05:12 PM)
Loranna had raised her eyebrows when Kratos and Tris returned,
but Tris's suggestion was good. With a bit of work and some
table-clearing, they could re-create their fight with Dram and the others.
"Well, okay, it started like this," she says, using her skill at
illusions to help the mice throw 'spells' and 'arrows'. "Then things
got hairy ..."
Falco noticed his little figure among them, holding a bow and firing arrows.
"That really is neat!"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 03:19 AM
Slyvos smiled as his figure helped the mice.
'heh, this is fun.'
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 09:17 PM)
Arynel took the bracelet, and examined it.
"Very interesting," the Breton said at last, "What do you
suppose we do with it?"
"Loranna? I'd suggest Nalion, but he's dissapeared. Or maybe Sylvos."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 07:21 PM)
Loranna? I'd suggest Nalion, but he's dissapeared. Or
maybe Sylvos.
"You could perhaps try to activate it," Arynel said, "if that is
your inclination."
The Breton looked off again at the sea.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:26 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 09:23 PM)
You could perhaps try to activate it," Arynel said,
"if that is your inclination.
The Breton looked off again at the sea.
"I wouldn't know how to. But, now, I'm more curious about that woman.
Beautiful, in an odd way." He sat back down. "What do you make of
Cyrandius?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:27 AM
Kratos still held his figurine watching the others battle a hint
of jealousy went by as he watched the others battle and looked at his do
nothing.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:28 AM
OOC: To all who are looking at the bracelet. If you have magical
detection capabilities, you will notice there is no enchantment. It is simply a
beautiful and expensive bauble.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:29 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 07:26 PM)
I wouldn't know how to. But, now, I'm more curious about
that woman. Beautiful, in an odd way." He sat back down. "What do you
make of Cyrandius?
Arynel paused, as if to not answer too simply.
"As good as any many are not," the Breton said at last.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Today, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 08:27 PM)
Kratos still held his figurine watching the others battle a hint
of jealousy went by as he watched the others battle and looked at his do
nothing.
Walter looked over at
Kratos. "I haven't seen you before," he said softly. Maladroitly he
ambled over towards him. He held out a long, elegant hand. "Walter
Latarvius, scholar," he introduced himself.
Posted by: raithen Today, 03:32 AM
Raithen chuckled as he watched his figurine throwing various
spells at the mice.
"How very, very, interesting," he said.
Raithen turned to Sylvos. "You certainly are an excelent Enchanter. I
doubt I could achieve such a perfect enchantment. I have done something like
this in the past, but it didn't turn out as well." He gave him a
heart-warming smile.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 03:32 AM
Slyvos looked to Kratos.
'just imagine what you want it to do. if it's within your own capababilties it
will work.'
He looked to Raithen, smiling.
'I've had 4000 years of practice, so, it's not surprising. Just keep trying,
you'll get it.'
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 09:29 PM)
Arynel paused, as if to not answer too simply.
"As good as any many are not," the Breton said at last.
"Do you respect those who make their life by war?"
======
Tsei held on to Falco's arm as she watched the demonstration. She turns to
Loranna "For the next one of these fights, would you need a mage?"
Posted by: One87xe Today, 03:33 AM
*...One, Ami and Sona are attempting to order some
food...reluctantly Sona goes through the book...*
*...Hurst is currently aboard a ship on the Sea of Ghosts heading towards
mainland Vvardenfell...he's currently searching for the escaped wolf...*
*...Trefist is still attempting to release the last tumbler...*
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:35 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 14 2005, 06:31 PM)
Walter looked over at Kratos. "I haven't seen you
before," he said softly. Maladroitly he ambled over towards him. He held
out a long, elegant hand. "Walter Latarvius, scholar," he introduced
himself.
Kratos stared at the Breton and shook his hand, "Hello I am Kratos the
Ordinator." He put his figure back down on the table. "I have been
here in Ald Raathim for awhile and I havn't seen you either."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 09:33 PM)
Tsei held on to Falco's arm as she watched the demonstration.
She turns to Loranna "For the next one of these fights, would you need a
mage?"
"We can always use a mage," Loranna says, smiling at Raithen for his
compliment to Slyvos's work. "Would you like to take part tomorrow? We do
play for keeps, and will strike with full force, but we have healers on hand to
restore the fallen."
Posted by: Zarrexaij Today, 03:37 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 08:35 PM)
Kratos stared at the Breton and shook his hand, "Hello I am
Kratos the Ordinator." He put his figure back down on the table. "I
have been here in Ald Raathim for awhile and I havn't seen you either."
He grinned at him.
"That is in part due to my ability to just blend in. That, and I'm often
reading in private," he replied. His eyes shifted towards Tsei and Falco.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 07:33 PM)
Do you respect those who make their life by
war?
"I respect those who make their life by living," Arynel said.
The Breton did not take his gaze off the water.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 14 2005, 06:37 PM)
He grinned at him. "That is in part due to my ability to
just blend in. That, and I'm often reading in private," he replied. His
eyes shifted towards Tsei and Falco.
"Ah I see." Kratos turned his attention back to the figurine and
touched it imagining himself fighting six Dremora lords and suddenly the figure
came to life, it began swinging it's tiny mace at invisible Daedra and Kratos
smiled under his helm.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Today, 03:45 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 08:41 PM)
"Ah I see." Kratos turned his attention back to the
figurine and touched it imagining himself fighting six Dremora lords and
suddenly the figure came to life, it began swinging it's tiny mace at invisible
Daedra and Kratos smiled under his helm.
I see said the
blind man," Walter muttered with mirth under his breath. He watched the
figurines in awe. "I've never seen anything like that.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 09:35 PM)
We can always use a mage," Loranna says, smiling at
Raithen for his compliment to Slyvos's work. "Would you like to take
part tomorrow? We do play for keeps, and will strike with full force, but
we have healers on hand to restore the fallen.
"That sounds wonderful." She said, a sinciere smile on her face.
"Sylvos, you truly are a master enchanter. I can barely make my dagger
poisioned."
QUOTE(Zarrexaij)
He grinned at him. "That is in part due to my ability to
just blend in. That, and I'm often reading in private," he replied. His
eyes shifted towards Tsei and Falco.
Tsei looked towards Walter, the flirtatious flicker back in her eyes.
"Nice to meet you, my name's Tsei."
=========
QUOTE(Arynel)
"I respect those who make their life by living," Arynel said.
The Breton did not take his gaze off the water.
"Wise words, from a wise man."
Isidor sat for a few more moments with Arynel, and then said "It was nice
talking with you, but I've got to go to get some rest. Farewell." He
clapped Arynel on the shoulder, then walked away into the night.
When he went to sleep, he thought not of Anya, but of the mysterious woman by
the docks.
==============
Loki climbed the stairs in the castle, and made his way past the guards. He
walked into the hall, and nipped at Loranna.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 14 2005, 06:45 PM)
I see said the blind man," Walter muttered with mirth
under his breath. He watched the figurines in awe. "I've never seen
anything like that.
"Neither have I." said Kratos, "I'm not much of a magicka man
myself." He continued to watch the figurine smash invisible enemies but it
accidentally smacked Falco's figurine and sent it flying off the table.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:50 AM
Loranna, having just been directing her figurine to show how she
fell down after Dram jumped her, looks to Loki with a bemused expression.
"Hello boy; what is it?" she asks, before looking to Goranthir.
"What's he want, can you ask? I'm only so so with wolf."
Posted by: Zarrexaij Today, 03:50 AM
QUOTE
"Neither have I." said Kratos, "I'm not much of a
magicka man myself." He continued to watch the figurine smash invisible
enemies but it accidentally smacked Falco's figurine and sent it flying off the
table.
"I can do some
magic, but I'm no enchanter. Alteration and Mysticism is mostly what I
know," Walter commented.
QUOTE
Tsei looked towards Walter, the flirtatious flicker back in her
eyes. "Nice to meet you, my name's Tsei."
"Walter,"
he replied, gazing at her with his subartic eyes. He didn't seem to take notice
of the flirtacious gleam in her reptilian eyes.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 09:50 PM)
Loranna, having just been directing her figurine to show how she
fell down after Dram jumped her, looks to Loki with a bemused expression.
"Hello boy; what is it?" she asks, before looking to Goranthir.
"What's he want, can you ask? I'm only so so with wolf."
Loki pointed his head toward the door. He bit her finger slightly.
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 14 2005, 09:50 PM)
"I can do some magic, but I'm no enchanter. Alteration and
Mysticism is mostly what I know," Walter commented.
"Walter," he replied, gazing at her with his subartic eyes. He didn't
seem to take notice of the flirtacious gleam in her reptilian eyes.
Tsei noticed the man wasn't intrested, and returned to the demonstration.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 09:53 PM)
Loki pointed his head toward the door. He bit her finger
slightly.
Tsei noticed the man wasn't intrested, and returned to the demonstration.
"Ow!" Loranna says, more from surprise than actual pain; her finger
heals immediately. "Loki ..."
"Pardon me all; I think Loki wants me to go look into something," she
says, starting for the door.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 09:55 PM)
Ow!" Loranna says, more from surprise than actual
pain; her finger heals immediately. "Loki ...
"Pardon me all; I think Loki wants me to go look into something," she
says, starting for the door.
Goranthir left the game, and spoke to the wolf, greeting it and asking it what
was wrong.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 14 2005, 06:50 PM)
"I can do some magic, but I'm no enchanter. Alteration and
Mysticism is mostly what I know," Walter commented.
"Walter," he replied, gazing at her with his subartic eyes. He didn't
seem to take notice of the flirtacious gleam in her reptilian eyes.
"Yes I know basic destructive magic but nothing else oh wait I know some
restorative just to heal myself but that's it." Kratos said trying to cast
a heal spell with his hands but it ended up failing.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:00 AM
Falco turned Tsei, "If you do join in the training, you can
take my place in the arena. I'll be rooting for you."
Posted by: Zarrexaij Today, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 08:53 PM)
Tsei noticed the man wasn't intrested, and returned to the
demonstration.
"What do you do,
anyways?" he asked of her with a stern, almost fierce, gaze. He jumped
slightly as Loranna cried out in surprise.
QUOTE
"Yes I know basic destructive magic but nothing else oh
wait I know some restorative just to heal myself but that's it." Kratos
said trying to cast a heal spell with his hands but it ended up failing.
Walter grinned.
"I mostly use a dagger to defend myself. I use Alteration most of the time
to keep my feet out of the water when I'm rummaging around ruins."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 14 2005, 07:00 PM)
"What do you do, anyways?" he asked of her with a
stern, almost fierce, gaze. He jumped slightly as Loranna cried out in
surprise.
Walter grinned. "I mostly use a dagger to defend myself. I use Alteration
most of the time to keep my feet out of the water when I'm rummaging around
ruins."
Kratos nodded to the mage and spoke, "Well it was nice chatting with you
but I've got to see a man about a Guar." Kratos walked out of the castle
and to the Tavern.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Today, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 09:05 PM)
Kratos nodded to the mage and spoke, "Well it was nice
chatting with you but I've got to see a man about a Guar." Kratos walked
out of the castle and to the Tavern.
"Tata,"
Walter bade to Kratos. His attention returned to the demonstration.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:10 AM
Goranthir and Loki talked animatedly in woofs, barks, howls, and
growls.
They seemed like they had a lot to talk about.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 04:20 AM
Kratos ordered a pitcher of sujamma and two glasses, he had met
the pretty Dunmer women he had woken up next to that morning and learned her
name, it was Sani, Kratos immediatly began to grow close to her and had a very
interesting conversation about their lives before the Blue Dawn.
As they began to settle down after their conversation they headed upstairs to
Kratos' room in the tavern and he shut the door behind them.
Posted by: Tri Today, 04:21 AM
Diamond looked up from her corner and, seeing the battling
figurines, refrained from squealing in delight. Instead, she blushed and smiled
quietly to herself, returning to the kneadable material in her hands- the toy
dreugh order she had been working on almost since she had given Loranna the
figurines.
Perhaps she should change the focus of her business; her sculptures were so
much more intricate, and surely word would spread about the battling figurines
Loranna and Company kept - it seemed that word spread about everything that
wasn't ultrasecret.
Figurines paid better, too.
"I dub thee...Samuel," she murmured at the half-completed head.
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 10:10 PM)
Goranthir and Loki talked animatedly in woofs, barks, howls, and
growls.
They seemed like they had a lot to talk about.
"You know, thats a bit of a useful ability.." Reichi muttered.
"Wonder what they're saying.."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 10:10 PM)
Goranthir and Loki talked animatedly in woofs, barks, howls, and
growls.
They seemed like they had a lot to talk about.
Loranna grins, saying "I wish I could do that," to Goranthir.
"There's a couple of animals I'd like to talk to ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 08:24 PM)
Loranna grins, saying "I wish I could do that," to
Goranthir. "There's a couple of animals I'd like to talk to
..."
"I find wolves to be simple creatures, but fiercely loyal if you happen to
befriend one." Anya finally spoke up, focusing on the group.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:25 PM)
"I find wolves to be simple creatures, but fiercely loyal
if you happen to befriend one." Anya finally spoke up, focusing on the
group.
"Oh, they're not simple," Goranthir shook his head. "This one
particularly. He's got a real personality."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:30 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 08:26 PM)
Oh, they're not simple," Goranthir shook his head.
"This one particularly. He's got a real personality.
"Oh, I know that. But the ones I've run across have always seemed to think
about food, fighting, fun, in that order. A curious species, compared to most,
but their sphere of knowledge doesn't extend far. Never sat with this one
though."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:33 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:30 PM)
Oh, I know that. But the ones I've run across have always
seemed to think about food, fighting, fun, in that order. A curious species,
compared to most, but their sphere of knowledge doesn't extend far. Never sat
with this one though.
"We seem to attract interesting sorts, whether they be man, mer, or even
beast," Loranna mutters, mostly to herself.
"How you doing Anya?" she asks. "I've been working on some
contact poisons for you to use with your arrows - stuff to make mages and
warriors weak and helpless."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:30 PM)
Oh, I know that. But the ones I've run across have always
seemed to think about food, fighting, fun, in that order. A curious species,
compared to most, but their sphere of knowledge doesn't extend far. Never sat
with this one though.
"That's true of most animals," Goranthir laughed. "Including
us."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 08:33 PM)
"We seem to attract interesting sorts, whether they be man,
mer, or even beast," Loranna mutters, mostly to herself.
"How you doing Anya?" she asks. "I've been working on some
contact poisons for you to use with your arrows - stuff to make mages and
warriors weak and helpless."
"Oh, um, I've had something on my mind." She glanced nervously,
"Nothing that will affect me during fights though, nothing like my
previous problem in the least."
"I do have several enchanted throwing stars. Utility spells mostly,
silence, dispel, ones like that. I even found a few poison daggers in my
traveling pack." She stood up and motioned to her newly made belt.
"But I do need to enchant some of my arrows, I was thinking that a few
area effects would come in handy too."
Anya sat back down, and her face gathered a serious tone, "I think we've
been going about our training in a slightly skewed way."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:40 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:38 PM)
Oh, um, I've had something on my mind." She glanced
nervously, "Nothing that will affect me during fights though, nothing like
my previous problem in the least.
"I do have several enchanted throwing stars. Utility spells mostly,
silence, dispel, ones like that. I even found a few poison daggers in my
traveling pack." She stood up and motioned to her newly made belt.
"But I do need to enchant some of my arrows, I was thinking that a few
area effects would come in handy too."
Anya sat back down, and her face gathered a serious tone, "I think we've
been going about our training in a slightly skewed way."
"Enchanted arrows are a good idea, especially combined with the tactic
Gornathir and I are working on," Loranna says. "I'll keep the poisons
though; perhaps our front line fighters can use them, or Falco as backup
archer. Plus, they're easier for me to replace than enchantments on arrows and
throwing stars."
"And when was the last time we went about anything right the first
time?" she asks, chuckling. "What were you thinking though,
dear?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 08:40 PM)
Enchanted arrows are a good idea, especially combined with
the tactic Gornathir and I are working on," Loranna says. "I'll
keep the poisons though; perhaps our front line fighters can use them, or Falco
as backup archer. Plus, they're easier for me to replace than enchantments
on arrows and throwing stars.
"And when was the last time we went about anything right the first
time?" she asks, chuckling. "What were you thinking though,
dear?"
"Ok, I'll keep your poisons in mind as well."
"About our training, we're trying to focus on teamwork, right? Almost as
if we were a squad in the legion. Now do not misuderstand me, we need to work
as a unit, and we need to rely on each other. It is essential. But we're not
the legion. Many of us have spent most of the harder battles working together,
yes, but many more have spent their lives alone.
"Shaka, Isidor, Falco, me, we're all lone fighters. We're skilled at what
we do, but I've seen that we have a tendency to go about our own business in
battles, we take our own oppenents and deal withthem exclusively. And that's
what we're good at, that's what we've spent more of our lives doing.
"We should use that more as well. Many formations I see, I find myself
standing behind a big, strapping warrior, willing to take all my damage. But I
don't need someone in front of me to do my job. I'm more than able to handle
myself if someone breaches the line.
"But that also means I won't be firing arrows. Which is why we'll need
team tactics as well, but we don't need to rely on them exclusively. I can
handle myself if a situation arises where my protector has to leave, on the
same token, we might be more effecient if he stays.
"I guess admist my ramblings, I'm trying to say we'll have more success if
we're allowed to focus on areas we're good at, namely lone person tactics.
It'll allow us much more flexibility to different situations, and I'm sure
we'll find ourselves in some odd situations. A mixture of squad and single man
tactics I guess. I haven't given it much more thoughts than that."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:49 PM)
Ok, I'll keep your poisons in mind as well.
"About our training, we're trying to focus on teamwork, right? Almost as
if we were a squad in the legion. Now do not misuderstand me, we need to work
as a unit, and we need to rely on each other. It is essential. But we're not
the legion. Many of us have spent most of the harder battles working together,
yes, but many more have spent their lives alone.
"Shaka, Isidor, Falco, me, we're all lone fighters. We're skilled at what
we do, but I've seen that we have a tendency to go about our own business in
battles, we take our own oppenents and deal withthem exclusively. And that's
what we're good at, that's what we've spent more of our lives doing.
"We should use that more as well. Many formations I see, I find myself
standing behind a big, strapping warrior, willing to take all my damage. But I
don't need someone in front of me to do my job. I'm more than able to handle
myself if someone breaches the line.
"But that also means I won't be firing arrows. Which is why we'll need
team tactics as well, but we don't need to rely on them exclusively. I can
handle myself if a situation arises where my protector has to leave, on the
same token, we might be more effecient if he stays.
"I guess admist my ramblings, I'm trying to say we'll have more success if
we're allowed to focus on areas we're good at, namely lone person tactics.
It'll allow us much more flexibility to different situations, and I'm sure
we'll find ourselves in some odd situations. A mixture of squad and single man
tactics I guess. I haven't given it much more thoughts than that."
Loranna frowns. "Anya, the thing is - you shouldn't be stopping raining
arrows down on the enemy. That's why we have an archer on our team to begin
with. And why we've got someone to run interferance for you should someone
breaks through our fighter's line."
She rubs the back of her neck. "We do know individual tactics pretty well
- but you saw how the fight with Tris, myself, Isidor, and Falco went. They
tried individual tactics and together Tris and I mopped the floor with them.
And our foes are likely to take any chance they can to divide us up - going off
on our own without support from the team is just making their job easier."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 08:57 PM)
Loranna frowns. "Anya, the thing is - you shouldn't
be stopping raining arrows down on the enemy. That's why we have an
archer on our team to begin with. And why we've got someone to run
interferance for you should someone breaks through our fighter's line."
She rubs the back of her neck. "We do know individual tactics pretty
well - but you saw how the fight with Tris, myself, Isidor, and Falco went.
They tried individual tactics and together Tris and I mopped the floor with
them. And our foes are likely to take any chance they can to divide us up
- going off on our own without support from the team is just making their job
easier."
"As I mentioned, I hadn't given it much thought past what I said. I know
that I myself have a harder time with group tactics. All my training went to
fighting people with only myself for resources. My situation awareness is high
because of it, and I'll know what the others are doing; but implenting what
they're doing into a plan is hard for me. I was just seeing if there was a way
to work with that. I suppose if someone was there to help direct the fight,
it'll go smoothly. Just not that Ordinator." She mentioned that last part
out of impulse.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:03 PM)
"As I mentioned, I hadn't given it much thought past what I
said. I know that I myself have a harder time with group tactics. All my
training went to fighting people with only myself for resources. My situation
awareness is high because of it, and I'll know what the others are doing; but
implenting what they're doing into a plan is hard for me. I was just seeing if
there was a way to work with that. I suppose if someone was there to help
direct the fight, it'll go smoothly. Just not that Ordinator." She
mentioned that last part out of impulse.
"That's why I've asked Cyndarius to help us," Loranna says. "I'm
aware, we lack a strong group leader right now ..."
Her brow furrows slightly as she talks.
"We should all sit down and discuss strategies as well; that's partly why
we had the figurines enchanted, so we can play things out before trying them
for real," she adds.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:03 PM)
"As I mentioned, I hadn't given it much thought past what I
said. I know that I myself have a harder time with group tactics. All my
training went to fighting people with only myself for resources. My situation
awareness is high because of it, and I'll know what the others are doing; but
implenting what they're doing into a plan is hard for me. I was just seeing if
there was a way to work with that. I suppose if someone was there to help
direct the fight, it'll go smoothly. Just not that Ordinator." She
mentioned that last part out of impulse.
"I think our versatility is a strength," Goranthir said. "We can
step in in multiple roles. If we found ourselves fighting in a place where an
archer wasn't as useful, say, a dense forest, we may want to alter our plans.
We should have multiple formations for different situations, not just one that
suits the arena."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 05:08 AM
Slyvos took his figurine, as it play-fought one of the rats.
what a glorious battle! Til the rat got bored and started gnawing on it's head.
He took some of the crumbs and such from the plates that were left behind and
gave them to the mice, leading them back to their hole in the wall.
'now stay there, it's safer. gah. I'm still talkin to the rats... meh, oh
well.'
He went over to listen to the others talk, throwing an illusionary fireball up
and down in his hand like it was a bouncy ball.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:10 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 11:07 PM)
I think our versatility is a strength," Goranthir
said. "We can step in in multiple roles. If we found ourselves
fighting in a place where an archer wasn't as useful, say, a dense forest, we
may want to alter our plans. We should have multiple formations for
different situations, not just one that suits the arena.
Loranna looks to Goranthir, raising her eyebrows. "That's a good
point," she says. "A forest will make any long-range tactic hard to
use - though maybe it suggests a more stealth-based approach ..."
She turns then to greet Slyvos. "Hello love; the figures work wonderfully;
thank you," she says, grinning.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 05:12 AM
Slyvos looked to Goranthir, shaking his head.
'actually with the right adjustments, a forest gives an archer an advantage.
Unless you use a fireball... not smart...'
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 09:10 PM)
Loranna looks to Goranthir, raising her eyebrows.
"That's a good point," she says. "A forest will make any
long-range tactic hard to use - though maybe it suggests a more stealth-based
approach ..."
She turns then to greet Slyvos. "Hello love; the figures work
wonderfully; thank you," she says, grinning.
"I suppose somewhere in there, I had an idea that worked without me
knowing it. For that particular scenario though, I have been working on
strengthening an Invisibility spell to aid in my stealth."
"I do love these figures, mine's especially pretty. And it was given such
grace when it moves. Thanks to Diamond for the pretty figurine and thanks to
Slyvos for the enchantment."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 11:12 PM)
Slyvos looked to Goranthir, shaking his head.
'actually with the right adjustments, a forest gives an archer an
advantage. Unless you use a fireball... not smart...'
"Possibly, but it's certainly a different kind of fighting than if you had
all your targets in a wide open area, my lord," said Goranthir with a
slight deferential bow.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:28 AM
Falco took his figurine upt and went off to bed. He placed it on
a shelf in his room and then removed his hat and cloak. He sat down on his
room's chair, so Tsei could sleep in his bed. Falco quikly fell asleep.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:29 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 09:26 PM)
"Possibly, but it's certainly a different kind of fighting
than if you had all your targets in a wide open area, my lord," said
Goranthir with a slight deferential bow.
"Oh, I'm pretty handy when it comes to hopping tree branches. And an arrow
from above when you can't see the archer through the leaves is a dangerous
thing."
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:14 PM)
"I do love these figures, mine's especially pretty. And it was given such
grace when it moves. Thanks to Diamond for the pretty figurine and thanks to
Slyvos for the enchantment."
Shaka watched his figurine for a moment. He began with the figure in
meditation, then tried putting him through an unarmed combat exercise, then
practiced switching between weapons use and spells.
"Some toybox, all right," he said to himself. He looked over at Anya,
and was glad to see her animated again, not reluctant to share ideas with
Loranna, Slyvos, and the others.
"Anya, maybe we can talk after the meal today," he asked her.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 05:32 AM
Slyvos smiled, giving Loranna a little squeeze before turning to
the figures.
'hmm... I have an idea. Wanna see which of our figures would win in a little
duel?'
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:33 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 09:30 PM)
"Anya, maybe we can talk after the meal today," he
asked her.
"Um, okay.."
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 09:32 PM)
Slyvos smiled, giving Loranna a little squeeze before turning to
the figures.
'hmm... I have an idea. Wanna see which of our figures would win in a little
duel?'
"Little Me would easily handle all but the most powerful mages." she
said with a lopsided grin.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:36 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:33 PM)
Um, okay..
"Little Me would easily handle all but the most powerful mages." she
said with a lopsided grin.
"Heh," Loranna says, her brow slightly furrowed. "I think we
should think more on team fights for now. Individual duels are passe
nowadays."
She grins to Slyvos, adding "Though a grain of an idea comes to mind ..."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 05:36 AM
Kratos woke up the next morning but this time the tables had
turned, he found a note on the pillow next to him that read,
"Dear Kratos,
I had a great time last night and I wish I could stay again but I am needed
back at the mages guild in Sadrith Mora. Maybe I will see you again sometime
but right now I have work to do.
With Love,
Sani"
Kratos crumpled the note and threw it in his trash bin as he put his armor back
on and headed out of the tavern toward the arena.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 05:38 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:29 PM)
Oh, I'm pretty handy when it comes to hopping tree
branches. And an arrow from above when you can't see the archer through the
leaves is a dangerous thing.
"I'm not saying archers are useless in a forest, but there's a strategic
differences between open fighting and fight among many obstacles."
Goranthir thought about the duel idea. "Might be fun. Purely for
entertainment."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 05:45 AM
Slyvos raised an eyebrow at Loranna.
'oh, what were you thinking?'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:50 AM
Tris watched the figures with a far-away look in his eyes. He
spoke, not loudly, and not to anyone in particular.
"I saw no forests, no trees, nothing natural or warm. I saw plains of fire
and plains of dust and plains of ice."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 05:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:50 PM)
Tris watched the figures with a far-away looked in his eyes. He
spoke, not loudly, and not to anyone in particular.
"I saw no forests, no trees, nothing natural or warm. I saw plains of fire
and plains of dust and plains of ice."
"Then we best get used to fighting in fire, dust, and ice, right?"
Goranthir smiled.
Posted by: Zarrexaij Today, 05:52 AM
Walter looked around and sighed. "If anyone needs me, I'll
be in the library, hopefully not asleep," he said before standing up.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:53 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:50 PM)
Tris watched the figures with a far-away looked in his eyes. He
spoke, not loudly, and not to anyone in particular.
"I saw no forests, no trees, nothing natural or warm. I saw plains of fire
and plains of dust and plains of ice."
Loranna frowns, but she mutters " ... That will at least make our training
a little easier ..."
To Slyvos, she says "I'll tell you later," with a look in her eye.
Posted by: raithen Today, 05:56 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 14 2005, 11:32 PM)
Slyvos smiled, giving Loranna a little squeeze before turning to
the figures.
'hmm... I have an idea. Wanna see which of our figures would win in a little
duel?'
"Ah, now THAT sounds interesting," said Raithen who had been unsusaly
quite the past few hours.
"But how would we do such a thing? The spells the mages cast, and the
arrows the archers fire are illusions. That gives an advantage to the warriors.
Of course, we could all go mele..." His voice trailed off.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 06:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 10:51 PM)
"Then we best get used to fighting in fire, dust, and ice,
right?" Goranthir smiled.
Tris startled, like someone waking from a dream, and looked at Goranthir for a
long moment before smiling.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:00 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 14 2005, 11:56 PM)
"Ah, now THAT sounds interesting," said Raithen who
had been unsusaly quite the past few hours.
"But how would we do such a thing? The spells the mages cast, and the
arrows the archers fire are illusions. That gives an advantage to the warriors.
Of course, we could all go mele..." His voice trailed off.
"Let's worry about that later," Loranna says. "Tis getting late,
and we have a lot to do tomorrow."
===
The next day was a bit overcast, and slightly nippy for a summer day in
Morrowind, but otherwise the weather was unremarkable. It was a decent enough
day for another arena bout though.
Loranna, after taking care of her usual business in the morning, armors up and
heads down to the arena to meet her friends.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 06:02 AM
Wayrest
Kethiah took the back entrance into the palace, through a secret passage in an
alley behind the main square the Queen had told her to use.
She had heard that Elysana was ill, mentally and physically, but the women who
greeted her in the audience chamber was the portrait of health, and her eyes
were quick and clever.
"I have your payment," said Elysana.
"I will need to stay here for a little while, a year possibly more,"
said Kethiah, taking the gold.
"I will protect you," the Queen replied. "In fact, I have
another job for you. I need you to find someone who has gone missing."
"Tris Gaerington, I assume," Kethiah replied. "Shouldn't I be
discussing this with your Spymaster?"
"No," said the Queen. "That is who I want you to find. His name
is Herwyn Brand."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:03 AM
Anya watched Loranna walk up. She was finishing her daily
balancing routine. "Hello, mi'lady. A wonderful day it seems to be."
She hopped off the fence and slung her spear, "Have you seen Shaka, he wanted
to speak with me last night, but I sort of up and left him. I'm still
not..." Her voice trailed off. She doesn't need to hear about his, what
with all she has to worry about, I'll just let it be.
Posted by: raithen Today, 06:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 12:00 AM)
Let's worry about that later," Loranna says.
"Tis getting late, and we have a lot to do tomorrow.
===
The next day was a bit overcast, and slightly nippy for a summer day in
Morrowind, but otherwise the weather was unremarkable. It was a decent
enough day for another arena bout though.
Loranna, after taking care of her usual business in the morning, armors up and
heads down to the arena to meet her friends.
Before going to the arena, Raithen heads down to the local Mage's Guild for
some needed supplies. He also brought along the enchanted figurine of himself
to see if there was someone willing there to help him crack the enchantment on
it; as the original enchanter was no where to be seen.
Posted by: raithen Today, 06:06 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 15 2005, 12:05 AM)
Before going to the arena, Raithen heads down to the local
Mage's Guild for some needed supplies. He also brought along the enchanted
figurine of himself to see if there was someone willing there to help him crack
the enchantment on it; as the original enchanter was no where to be seen.
OOC: G'night everyone.
Posted by: Tri Today, 06:07 AM
Diamond, Dreugh head-form and partial torso in hand, went down
to the arena after posting a new sign on her shop:
Diamond's Specialty Statuettes
Paintings, Portraits, and Sketches included. Please
leave an order under the door.
She really ought to get around to hiring an office manager when she could
afford to - someone to sit in front and smile charmingly. That way she could
keep up this habit of going out without losing business.
Maybe Slyvos could enchant a one-dimensional smiling statue for her...that
would be handy, she thought jokingly.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 06:08 AM
Kratos walked up to where Loranna and Anya were talking and
spoke, "Well good morning my lady, Anya, what would you have your
Ordinator battle today?" He waited for their response but in his mind he
was still thinking about what happened last night in the tavern.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 06:11 AM
Tris was awake and on time, but he had the slightly mazey look
of someone who has skipped sleep in favor of potions. He also seemed
preoccupied. He nodded to the others, resting his arms on the arena fence.
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:12 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 12:03 AM)
Anya watched Loranna walk up. She was finishing her daily
balancing routine. "Hello, mi'lady. A wonderful day it seems to be."
She hopped off the fence and slung her spear, "Have you seen Shaka, he
wanted to speak with me last night, but I sort of up and left him. I'm still
not..." Her voice trailed off. She doesn't need to hear about his, what
with all she has to worry about, I'll just let it be.
Shaka walked up just then with full armor on, and the Spear. "I thought
I'd watch for a while first before training," he said.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:15 AM
Well, here he is," Loranna says to Anya, frowning a
bit at Shaka. "You don't want to take part now? Darn; we could use the
extra people too ...
To Kratos, Loranna says "We're making teams now, I guess; let's see who we
have."
She notices Tris and frowns again, hoping he hasn't been wearing himself out.
She takes a step or two toward him, her eyebrows raising questioningly.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:20 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:08 PM)
Kratos walked up to where Loranna and Anya were talking and
spoke, "Well good morning my lady, Anya, what would you have your
Ordinator battle today?" He waited for their response but in his mind he
was still thinking about what happened last night in the tavern.
Anya gave an audible "Hmph."
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 10:12 PM)
Shaka walked up just then with full armor on, and the
Spear. "I thought I'd watch for a while first before training,"
he said.
"Well, you had mentioned you wanted to talk last night, did you want to
now?" She kicked at the ground nervously.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 06:22 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 09:20 PM)
Anya gave an audible "Hmph."
"Well, you had mentioned you wanted to talk last night, did you want to
now?" She kicked at the ground nervously.
Kratos looked at Anya with a surprised look under his helm, "And what may
I ask is your problem?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 06:23 AM
someone best come and lock this up in herr
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 12:20 AM)
"Well, you had mentioned you wanted to talk last night, did
you want to now?" She kicked at the ground nervously.
"Yes, if it's okay." Shaka walked with her to the boulders at one end
of the arena for a moment, for greater privacy.
He looked at her green eyes, the cherry tatoo on one cheek. "It's not a
big deal, just that I'm glad I could give you Mara's Skirt. And ... I didn't
say much at the time, but it meant a lot to me that you still find me a
shoulder to lean on. I know it can be hard to read me sometimes."
He hesitated for a second. "You probably figured out I'm falling for you,
Anya." Shaka hoped that didn't sound foolish to her.
"We'd better get back."
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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:22 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna is in the Arena, ready for the day's
bout.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:23 AM
ooc: Tris, male Breton, is watching the others arrive at the
Arena. He looks as if he hasn't had much sleep.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:24 AM
Summary: Kratos is at the arena and just asked Anya "What
her problem was." there we go that should sum it up for ya
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:25 AM
Diamond's at the Arena.
She may be ready to fight (or let Marein/Shai fight) today.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:28 AM
Goranthir arrived at the Arena, sword in hand.
"My armor's still in the shop," he said. "Tris, are you all
right?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:29 AM
OOC: The bosmeri rogue Anya is at the arena, wating for a
pratice bout.
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:22 PM)
Kratos looked at Anya with a surprised look under his helm,
"And what may I ask is your problem?"
"You're arrogant, haughty, self absorbed, and your skills are no better
than any of us here. You've time and time again insulted us, barked at us like
we're some sort of lap dog. And then you go on and expect us to obey your every
command like some sort of lackey since you wear shiny armor." Anya fumed,
tired of holding it back.
"Until you've shown me that I can trust you in a fight, or even accept
you, since you've proven adpet of belittling and insulting us even, I'll never
'respect' you or give much thought to your orders."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:30 AM
Cyndarius had been up since dawn. Not because of flawless
military discipline, but simply because he never had been able to sleep once
the sun had risen.
Lieutenant Merey, on the other hand, could've slept until he died of
starvation. At any time before noon the poor man looked positively bedraggled.
Both of them, however, were standing near the arena as the sun rose over the
dew-soaked hill.
The deep, booming voice of Gruznob could be heard, leading the squad of
legionairres in their morning exercises nearby.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:31 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 11:28 PM)
Goranthir arrived at the Arena, sword in hand.
"My armor's still in the shop," he said. "Tris, are you all
right?"
Tris smiled a tight smile at Loranna and answered Goranthir in a low voice.
"My stepmother just slapped me for frightening her, which I suppose I
deserved. But she also gave me some news. A... friend of mine... has gone
missing. I had an interesting night, that's all."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:33 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi Sari is at the Arena...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:35 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:31 AM)
Tris smiled a tight smile at Loranna and answered Goranthir in a
low voice.
"My stepmother just slapped me for frightening her, which I suppose I
deserved. But she also gave me some news. A... friend of mine... has gone
missing. I had an interesting night, that's all."
"If you need my help finding him or her," Goranthir said quickly.
"You only have to say the word."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:35 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 09:29 PM)
OOC: The bosmeri rogue Anya is at the arena, wating for a
pratice bout.
"You're arrogant, haughty, self absorbed, and your skills are no better
than any of us here. You've time and time again insulted us, barked at us like
we're some sort of lap dog. And then you go on and expect us to obey your every
command like some sort of lackey since you wear shiny armor." Anya fumed,
tired of holding it back.
"Until you've shown me that I can trust you in a fight, or even accept
you, since you've proven adpet of belittling and insulting us even, I'll never
'respect' you or give much thought to your orders."
Kratos looked with even more surprise, "Well if this was any other day I
would have probably killed you for that but now i'm changed, I won't belittle
anyone anymore". He looked away north toward Sadrith Mora, " I am no
longer an older version of an Ordinator, I am a new kind of Ordinator the Temple is
dead and now I will start this new breed of Ordinators to protect
Vvardenfell." He looked back at Anya, "Does this satisfy your
distaste?" But he found she had walked off with Shaka.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:37 AM
Loranna hovers between Kratos and Anya, and Tris and Goranthir,
unsure where she's needed more.
She raises her eyebrows at Kratos's response, saying " ... Um, Kratos, no
offense but Ald Raathim does already have guards. The sentiment is appreciated
though ..."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:40 AM
Good morning, everyone!" Cyndarius said, cheerfully.
"You all certainly look eager!
Merey mumbled something under his breath, the only word which anyone could
catch was [censored].
"Kratos, Sir. If you would be so kind, I'd like you to captain one of the
teams, please. Feel free to chose your own teammates."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:40 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 11:35 PM)
If you need my help finding him or her," Goranthir
said quickly. "You only have to say the word.
Tris put his hand on his shoulder.
"If I can't find him, I'm not sure anyone can. I'm good at finding things,
that's what's bothering me."
He turned to look at the approaching clouds. A muscle clenched in his jaw.
"You know, I really don't like being hit in the face. No matter how much I
deserve it."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:41 AM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, has talked briefly to
the Bosmeri rogue Anya and has returned to the Arena fence.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:42 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:35 PM)
Kratos looked with even more surprise, "Well if this was
any other day I would have probably killed you for that but now i'm changed, I
won't belittle anyone anymore". He looked away north toward Sadrith Mora,
" I am no longer an older version of an Ordinator, I am a new kind of
Ordinator the Temple is dead and now I will start this new breed of Ordinators to
protect Ald Raathim." He looked back at Anya, "Does this satisfy your
distaste?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 10:37 PM)
Loranna hovers between Kratos and Anya, and Tris and Goranthir,
unsure where she's needed more.
She raises her eyebrows at Kratos's response, saying " ... Um, Kratos, no
offense but Ald Raathim does already have guards. The sentiment is
appreciated though ..."
"Oh sure, it helps immensely. Especially after you assume you could kill
me if this was any other day, oh skilled warrior." Anya huffed and walked
off to where Shaka was motioning for her.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 10:27 PM)
"Yes, if it's okay." Shaka walked with her to
the boulders at one end of the arena for a moment, for greater privacy.
He looked at her green eyes, the cherry tatoo on one cheek. "It's
not a big deal, just that I'm glad I could give you Mara's Skirt. And ...
I didn't say much at the time, but it meant a lot to me that you still find me
a shoulder to lean on. I know it can be hard to read me sometimes."
He hesitated for a second. "You probably figured out I'm falling for
you, Anya." Shaka hoped that didn't sound foolish to her.
"We'd better get back."
Anya was still upset, and Shaka didn't help with is candid comment. Though she
deeply cared for him as well, she was still unsure of her emotions. She just
knew that she deeply cared for him as well. She garbbed his hand and gave it a
strong squeeze, "Thank you Shaka. I hope you understand."
She walked back with him.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:40 AM)
You know, I really don't like being hit in the face. No
matter how much I deserve it.
"I know," Goranthir agreed. "When I was punished for something I
didn't do, at least I could feel righteous indignant ..."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:45 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 09:40 PM)
Good morning, everyone!" Cyndarius said, cheerfully.
"You all certainly look eager!
Merey mumbled something under his breath, the only word which anyone could
catch was [censored].
"Kratos, Sir. If you would be so kind, I'd like you to captain one of the
teams, please. Feel free to chose your own teammates."
Kratos looked to Cyndarius and spoke, "Yes I will be happy to captain a
team for you, although I don't know if these ones will follow my command, did
you say anyone then how many?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:47 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:45 PM)
Kratos looked to Cyndarius and spoke, "Yes I will be happy
to captain a team for you, although I don't know if these ones will follow my
command, did you say anyone then how many?"
"Let's try teams of four, to start with." Cyndarius said.
Gruznob and the others had finished their exercises, and they now came to
watch, as well.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:48 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 12:42 AM)
Anya was still upset, and Shaka didn't help with is candid
comment. Though she deeply cared for him as well, she was still unsure of her
emotions. She just knew that she deeply cared for him as well. She garbbed his
hand and gave it a strong squeeze, "Thank you Shaka. I hope you
understand."
She walked back with him.
Shaka did understand. "I'll be around this morning for a while, maybe
standing with the groundlings," he said. "Take care of yourself
today, Anya. Don't let Kratos get to you; he may yet get turned into a
human."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:49 AM
Diamond, as Shai, lined up with the rest for the picking.
Marein had wanted to join, but he had no weapons. He wasn't too good without
weapons.
Shai looked around the stadium, intensely uncomfortable in Diamond's body.
Diamond was more graceful in a delicate princess sort of way, but Shai was used
to being graceful as a lithe warrior.
This was going to be messy.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:49 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 10:48 PM)
Shaka did understand. "I'll be around this morning
for a while, maybe standing with the groundlings," he said.
"Take care of yourself today, Anya. Don't let Kratos get to
you; he may yet get turned into a human."
"Oh, I'll try Shaka. It's just so... frustrating being talked to like
that. And you know full well I can handle my pretty, little self, Dear."
she teased Shaka.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:55 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 09:47 PM)
"Let's try teams of four, to start with." Cyndarius
said.
Gruznob and the others had finished their exercises, and they now came to
watch, as well.
Kratos looked toward the warriors and began to choose, "Alright I will
have Loranna, Anya, Tris, and Goranthir." He had been respecful of
Cyndarius and this made him respect the Imperial even more it gave him a chance
to prove his command once again.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:56 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:55 PM)
Kratos looked toward the warriors and began to choose,
"Alright I will have Loranna, Anya, Tris, and Shaka." He had been
respecful of Cyndarius and this made him respect the Imperial even more it gave
him a chance to prove his command once again.
"I won't be available for the Eight, remember?" Tris said.
"Someone who's going needs the practice."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:00 AM
Gruznob had called out three of the legionnaires, and the were
quietly discussing their plans, by the side of the arena.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:02 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 08:56 PM)
I won't be available for the Eight, remember?"
Tris said. "Someone who's going needs the practice.
Shai shrugged. "I probably won't be going either. If anyone else is
available, by all means, let them go."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:02 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 09:56 PM)
I won't be available for the Eight, remember?"
Tris said. "Someone who's going needs the practice.
"Alright then Diamond you're up."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:02 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:55 PM)
Kratos looked toward the warriors and began to choose,
"Alright I will have Loranna, Anya, Tris, and Goranthir." He had been
respecful of Cyndarius and this made him respect the Imperial even more it gave
him a chance to prove his command once again.
Anya just about raised her voice in protest, but quickly shut her mouth. She
wasn't going to give into petty squabbling. She would do her job.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:04 AM
Goranthir took a seat in the stands. "Good to be a
spectator at one of these for once."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:08 AM
Loranna sighs. "All right ..." she says, watching
Gruznob and his men confer. "An archer, a healer and hexer, a warrior ...
maybe we should ask Reichi to join in?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:09 AM
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 01:08 AM)
Loranna sighs. "All right ..." she says,
watching Gruznob and his men confer. "An archer, a healer and hexer,
a warrior ... maybe we should ask Reichi to join in?"
"I'll join, since it looks like Goran's sitting out," Reichi said
with a smile.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:14 AM
Shai shrugged again. "Well, there you go..." and went
up into the stands, allowing Diamond to return to sculpting Samuel and
returning herself to her meditations.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:17 AM
Kratos felt people were not going to listen to his command and
so he spoke up, "I understand you don't want to fight with me so now i'm
going back to my sour arrogant hard [censored] Ordinator self are you
happy?" He began to show rage by punching a stuffed dummy and sending it
flying, "I tried to show you compassion and caring by being changed but I
see this doesn't matter to you at all, you would rather hold a grudge and get
on my bad side is that it?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:22 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:17 PM)
Kratos felt people were not going to listen to his command and
so he spoke up, "I understand you don't want to fight with me so now i'm
going back to my sour arrogant hard [censored] Ordinator self are you
happy?" He began to show rage by punching a stuffed dummy and sending it
flying, "I tried to show you compassion and caring by being changed but I
see this doesn't matter to you at all, you would rather hold a grudge and get
on my bad side is that it?"
"Kratos," Cyndarius said, walking over to the mer, "True
feelings don't change quickly. That would be why your words this morning
haven't had the result you wanted. And, I can't help but notice, also why you
are so quick to say that you're back to your... what was it... sour self?
"If you were all fighting for your lives, words wouldn't be enough to
build the trust needed, but you're not. You're fighting for more than
your lives. They don't respect you because you don't respect them.
"I have to ask... Why not?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:25 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 10:22 PM)
"Kratos," Cyndarius said, walking over to the mer,
"True feelings don't change quickly. That would be why your words this
morning haven't had the result you wanted. And, I can't help but notice, also
why you are so quick to say that you're back to your... what was it... sour
self?
"If you were all fighting for your lives, words wouldn't be enough to
build the trust needed, but you're not. You're fighting for more than
your lives. They don't respect you because you don't respect them.
"I have to ask... Why not?"
Kratos began to fume, "Oh but I do respect them, how can I use more than
words if they don't give me a chance to prove otherwise tell me that!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:27 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:25 PM)
Kratos began to fume, "Oh but I do respect them, how can I
use more than words if they don't give me a chance to prove otherwise tell me that!"
"I just did, you n'wah. I was waiting to see if you're all that you've
said to be, but the more you speak, the more I see a little child whining in
his armor. You brought this on yourself, not us. Go and prove yourself, I'm
just waiting for that to happen." Anya said sourly.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:28 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:25 AM)
Kratos began to fume, "Oh but I do respect them, how can I
use more than words if they don't give me a chance to prove otherwise tell me
that!"
Loranna pipes up. "Kratos - this is respect?" she asks.
"Snarling in rage because the first few people you asked to fight either
had good reason not to or just didn't want to - and with enough people saying
yes we will? Going off about being the Big Bad Ordinator and sounding like
you'd as soon pound our skulls in as theirs?"
"Where's the respect in that?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:38 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:27 PM)
"I just did, you n'wah. I was waiting to see if you're all
that you've said to be, but the more you speak, the more I see a little child
whining in his armor. You brought this on yourself, not us. Go and prove
yourself, I'm just waiting for that to happen." Anya said sourly.
Kratos was almost ready to snap and completly rampage and kill everyone but he
thought better of that, "You're right I must get you to trust me and
that's what i'll do." He calmed down a bit and spoke, "Alright then,
Loranna, Anya, Reichi if you will be so kind as to fight with me i'd be rather
appreciative."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:42 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:38 PM)
Kratos was almost ready to snap and completly rampage and kill
everyone but he thought better of that, "You're right I must get you to
trust me and that's what i'll do." He calmed down a bit and spoke,
"Alright then, Loranna, Anya, Reichi if you will be so kind as to fight
with me i'd be rather appreciative."
Anya just huffed, but walked over. "Let's get this started..." She
pulled out her bow, and out of habit, tested the yeild.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:43 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:38 AM)
Kratos was almost ready to snap and completly rampage and kill
everyone but he thought better of that, "You're right I must get you to
trust me and that's what i'll do." He calmed down a bit and spoke,
"Alright then, Loranna, Anya, Reichi if you will be so kind as to fight
with me i'd be rather appreciative."
Loranna looks at Kratos, frowning fiercely.
" ... Dear, your lips are apologizing but I don't see your heart in
it," she says, grinding her teeth together. "And no offense but I
don't see any reason to trust your temperance in battle - the moment things go
wrong, what's to stop you from flipping out?"
She shakes her head. "We've lost this fight and it hasn't even started
yet," she says, turning away. "I'm sorry; hopefully there'll be some
way for you to show you've changed soon, but I'm not buying it now."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 11:43 PM)
Loranna looks at Kratos, frowning fiercely.
" ... Dear, your lips are apologizing but I don't see your heart in it,"
she says, grinding her teeth together. "And no offense but I don't
see any reason to trust your temperance in battle - the moment things go wrong,
what's to stop you from flipping out?"
She shakes her head. "We've lost this fight and it hasn't even started
yet," she says, turning away. "I'm sorry; hopefully there'll be
some way for you to show you've changed soon, but I'm not buying it now."
"I'm afraid she's right," Cyndarius said. "The battle's over.
"You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking it's hot out here already, and
we could all use a cool drink.
"Then maybe we can try a rematch.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:52 AM
Reichi shrugged, and at Cyndarius' words he grinned. "Well,
either way," he said. "Works for me."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:52 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 10:51 PM)
"I'm afraid she's right," Cyndarius said. "The
battle's over.
"You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking it's hot out here already, and
we could all use a cool drink.
"Then maybe we can try a rematch.
Crowds had begun to gather, villagers waiting for a fight. Goranthir looked at
them, and looked at Tris.
"Poor people," he said. "They’re used to a brawl by now. I guess
we should announce that it's postponed."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:54 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:52 AM)
Crowds had begun to gather, villagers waiting for a fight.
Goranthir looked at them, and looked at Tris.
"Poor people," he said. "They’re used to a brawl by now. I
guess we should announce that it's postponed."
"I feel sorry for him," Tris said quietly. "The thing is, he's
used to working within a framework, and the framework is gone. No wonder he's
acting like the back end of a guar."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:56 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 10:51 PM)
"I'm afraid she's right," Cyndarius said. "The
battle's over.
"You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking it's hot out here already, and
we could all use a cool drink.
"Then maybe we can try a rematch.
Kratos was way to angry to do anything other than fight, "I don't think a
cool drink would settle this, you're right Loranna I probably would have killed
someone if we had fought these Legionaires, but killing is what I feel like
doing now I will let you fine companions of mine go ahead and discuss your
distaste for me in the tavern but I will be paying a visit to some Daedric
shrines if you'll excuse me."
Kratos stormed off out of Ald Raathim with only himself and a large amount of
anger piled up inside of him.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 10:54 PM)
I feel sorry for him," Tris said quietly.
"The thing is, he's used to working within a framework, and the framework
is gone. No wonder he's acting like the back end of a guar.
"I was thinking the same thing," Goranthir said, with pity in his
eyes. "My father’s general in Firsthold was full of bluster as well, but
people obeyed him because they had to. Take away that obligation, and what do
you have?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:57 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 14 2005, 11:52 PM)
Reichi shrugged, and at Cyndarius' words he grinned. "Well,
either way," he said. "Works for me."
"Works for me too, I prefer a cool drink ove anything."
As Anya passed Kratos, she tapped him with the butt of her spear, "You
need to see past your own mask. You're just another adventurer here. One among
many with the exact some skill level, if not more. I need to not let you rile
me up, but if this is what you call respect, I doubt I would have listend to
you in the bout anyway."
Anya turned to him, "You sure did get in a tizzy over people respecting
your abilities, maybe you should listen to your own words. You couldn't kill
any of us anyway. You may be one of a kind, but being special doesn't make you
stronger. Tkae off your mask wehn you talk to others about apologies too. When
you hide your eyes, you can say anything."
She walked off to the Drunken Guar, angry with herself for getting worked up,
though she felt every word she said true. I'm sorry uncle, you'd give me a
hard rap on the head if you saw me do what I did.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:57 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:56 AM)
Kratos was way to angry to do anything other than fight, "I
don't think a cool drink would settle this, you're right Loranna I probably
would have killed someone if we had fought these Legionaires, but killing is
what I feel like doing now I will let you fine companions of mine go ahead and
discuss your distaste for me in the tavern but I will be paying a visit to some
Daedric shrines if you'll excuse me."
Kratos stormed off out of Ald Raathim with only himself and a large amount of
anger piled up inside of him.
" ... Idiot," Loranna mutters, looking irate for a moment, then worn
out.
She walks over to the others, saying " ... Maybe I shouldn't have held
myself back last night after all ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 12:57 AM)
" ... Idiot," Loranna mutters, looking irate for a
moment, then worn out.
She walks over to the others, saying " ... Maybe I shouldn't have held
myself back last night after all ..."
Tris took a breath. "You shouldn't have... he's an Ordinator, he expects
there to be rules. Not enforcing the rules of common decency just makes him
uncomfortable and unhappy. And that means you should have told me to watch my
pretty little mouth too."
He looked troubled; he was trying to find a way out of the situation, but
didn't see one.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 02:00 AM)
Tris took a breath. "You shouldn't have... he's an
Ordinator, he expects there to be rules. Not enforcing the rules of common
decency just makes him uncomfortable and unhappy. And that means you should
have told me to watch my pretty little mouth too."
He looked troubled; he was trying to find a way out of the situation, but
didn't see one.
Loranna glares at Tris, then says " ... Remember when in Gemin I said
"Tris, let the guy in armor take point?", and you walked through the
door to the unknown room first? Little sweet unarmored you, before everybody?
Or when in Sharlian's Tower I said "Hey, let's focus our fire on one golem
at a time," and people decided to just duke it out on their own? Or the
time Tohe and Rodastyr crossed swords and I was demanding they stop fighting
and I was wrong because when men choose their battleground, it's not right for
me to step in?"
She shakes her head. "I'm used to being the one in the wrong, Tris - and
I'm used to biting my tongue and holding back when I know my friends are doing
something stupid. I thought the idea was to let people make their own
decisions, because we're heroes and not children; now I just feel like I'm the
biggest child around."
"And next time you taunt the guy who lost everything and is still having
issues dear I'm going to stuff your face someplace where I can pinch your lips
shut," she says wearily. " .. .Or maybe just tell you to knock it off
directly, instead of hinting at it ..."
"By the Nine, I need a drink," she says, frowning, looking at Tris
with contrite eyes. "Let's go take Cyndarius's advice, huh?"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:09 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:00 PM)
Tris took a breath. "You shouldn't have... he's an
Ordinator, he expects there to be rules. Not enforcing the rules of common
decency just makes him uncomfortable and unhappy. And that means you should have
told me to watch my pretty little mouth too."
He looked troubled; he was trying to find a way out of the situation, but
didn't see one.
"On the bright side," Goranthir smiled. "He says he’s going to
clear out some Daedric shrines, so the countryside should be a little safer
thanks to our internal squabbles."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:12 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 01:08 AM)
Loranna glares at Tris, then says " ... Remember when in
Gemin I said "Tris, let the guy in armor take point?", and you walked
through the door to the unknown room first? Little sweet unarmored you,
before everybody? Or when in Sharlian's Tower I said "Hey, let's
focus our fire on one golem at a time," and people decided to just duke it
out on their own? Or the time Tohe and Rodastyr crossed swords and I was
demanding they stop fighting and I was wrong because when men choose their battleground,
it's not right for me to step in?"
She shakes her head. "I'm used to being the one in the wrong, Tris -
and I'm used to biting my tongue and holding back when I know my friends are
doing something stupid. I thought the idea was to let people make their
own decisions, because we're heroes and not children; now I just feel like I'm
the biggest child around."
"And next time you taunt the guy who lost everything and is still having
issues dear I'm going to stuff your face someplace where I can pinch your lips
shut," she says wearily. " .. .Or maybe just tell you to knock
it off directly, instead of hinting at it ..."
"By the Nine, I need a drink," she says, frowning, looking at Tris
with contrite eyes. "Let's go take Cyndarius's advice, huh?"
Tris shook his head. "I just turned twenty on the ides of Mid-Year,
Loranna. And I'm, frankly, not that nice a guy."
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 01:09 AM)
On the bright side," Goranthir smiled. "He says
he’s going to clear out some Daedric shrines, so the countryside should be a
little safer thanks to our internal squabbles.
"Bravo," Tris said. "Yes, let's go get that drink."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:16 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:12 PM)
Bravo," Tris said. "Yes, let's go get that
drink.
"First round’s on me," Goranthir said, as they stepped into the
tavern. "Ask me why."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:16 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 02:12 AM)
Tris shook his head. "I just turned twenty on the ides of
Mid-Year, Loranna. And I'm, frankly, not that nice a guy."
"Bravo," Tris said. "Yes, let's go get that drink."
Loranna stares at Tris for a long moment, a scowl on her face at first, but it
melts.
" ... I still love you anyway," she says. "Maybe you are a right
bastard hun but you're still Tris."
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 02:09 AM)
On the bright side," Goranthir smiled. "He says
he’s going to clear out some Daedric shrines, so the countryside should be a
little safer thanks to our internal squabbles.
Loranna laughs. "Goranthir, I could kiss you," she says, laughing.
"Tell you what; you two run now and I'll give you a three second headstart
before the naive barmiad who's playing noble tries to bearhug you both, how
about that? And Tris, no cheating."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:17 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:16 AM)
First round’s on me," Goranthir said, as they stepped
into the tavern. "Ask me why.
"Why." Anya's head perked up when someone mentioned they'd buy.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:18 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:17 PM)
"Why." Anya's head perked up when someone mentioned
they'd buy.
"The framework for my ship is done, that’s why. Ahead of schedule,"
Goranthir signaled to the tavernkeeper.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 01:16 AM)
Loranna stares at Tris for a long moment, a scowl on her face at
first, but it melts.
" ... I still love you anyway," she says. "Maybe you are a
right bastard hun but you're still Tris."
Loranna laughs. "Goranthir, I could kiss you," she says,
laughing. "Tell you what; you two run now and I'll give you a three
second headstart before the naive barmiad who's playing noble tries to bearhug
you both, how about that? And Tris, no cheating."
"Cheating?" Tris said. "Like this?"
He shoved Goranthir, hard, and took off running.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:20 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:18 AM)
"The framework for my ship is done, that’s why. Ahead
of schedule," Goranthir signaled to the tavernkeeper.
"Ship? First time I heard of this. But congratulations anyway." Anya
called for a waitress, "What is this ship for, anyway? I'm sure you're had
this asked alot."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:22 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 02:19 AM)
Cheating?" Tris said. "Like this?
He shoved Goranthir, hard, and took off running.
"Bastard!" Loranna yells at Tris, taking off with her arms held open
wide.
She is smiling, however.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:23 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:20 PM)
Ship? First time I heard of this. But congratulations
anyway." Anya called for a waitress, "What is this ship for, anyway?
I'm sure you're had this asked alot.
"I’m going to live on it," Goranthir grinned, passing out the drinks.
"But it’s versatile. Space for archers up on the forecastle, fifty feet
up, perfect for sieges. Maybe the first craft in the Ald Raathim navy. A couple
weeks from completion, but still, it's a good start ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:27 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:23 AM)
I’m going to live on it," Goranthir grinned, passing
out the drinks. "But it’s versatile. Space for archers up on the
forecastle, fifty feet up, perfect for sieges. Maybe the first craft in
the Ald Raathim navy. A couple weeks from completion, but still, it's a
good start ...
"Impressive. You certianly have some good foresight for one so young. I
wonder what prompted this though. Loranna has plenty of room in her guest wing.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:28 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 01:23 AM)
I’m going to live on it," Goranthir grinned, passing
out the drinks. "But it’s versatile. Space for archers up on the
forecastle, fifty feet up, perfect for sieges. Maybe the first craft in
the Ald Raathim navy. A couple weeks from completion, but still, it's a
good start ...
"Ald Raathim navy," Tris said, shaking his head. "I like ships
for their own sake, though. You know my father was planning to buy me a ship
for my eighteenth birthday, but I ran away from home before then? I found that
out today."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:32 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:27 PM)
"Impressive. You certianly have some good foresight for one
so young. I wonder what prompted this though. Loranna has plenty of room in her
guest wing.
"I know, and she’s very generous for letting me use it," Goranthir
smiled, nodding at Loranna, eyes sparkling. "But I’ve always thought that
the very notion of being an adventurer was the moveable home. Not being tied
down in one place, as wonderful and charming as Ald Raathim is. I travelled
through Tamriel coast to coast last year, and it left me just wanting to see
more. Anyhow, just having a ship doesn't mean you're raising anchor. It just
means, you might."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:33 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 02:32 AM)
I know, and she’s very generous for letting me use
it," Goranthir smiled, nodding at Loranna, eyes sparkling. "But I’ve
always thought that the very notion of being an adventurer was the moveable
home. Not being tied down in one place, as wonderful and charming as Ald
Raathim is. I travelled through Tamriel coast to coast last year, and it
left me just wanting to see more. Anyhow, just having a ship doesn't mean
you're raising anchor. It just means, you might.
Loranna grins at Goranthir, then goes and quietly orders herself something to
drink. Something stronger than her usual preferred beverages.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:35 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:28 PM)
Ald Raathim navy," Tris said, shaking his head.
"I like ships for their own sake, though. You know my father was planning
to buy me a ship for my eighteenth birthday, but I ran away from home before
then? I found that out today.
"That’s too bad, Tris, every teenager should have a ship," Goranthir
grinned. "You can use mine anytime you like. I might build more than one …
If Loranna thinks there’s room in the Daruhn harbor …"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:38 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 01:35 AM)
That’s too bad, Tris, every teenager should have a
ship," Goranthir grinned. "You can use mine anytime you like. I
might build more than one … If Loranna thinks there’s room in the Daruhn harbor
…
"It worries me," Tris said. "Building warships. Someone might
think Loranna had plans."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:38 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:32 AM)
I know, and she’s very generous for letting me use
it," Goranthir smiled, nodding at Loranna, eyes sparkling. "But I’ve
always thought that the very notion of being an adventurer was the moveable home.
Not being tied down in one place, as wonderful and charming as Ald Raathim
is. I travelled through Tamriel coast to coast last year, and it left me
just wanting to see more. Anyhow, just having a ship doesn't mean you're
raising anchor. It just means, you might.
"Ah, well, that's much more fancy than any mobile home I've had. Which
consisted of my cloak and the ground. My living quarters weren't fancy during
my travelling days." Anya's eyes widened, "What's wrong with me! I'm
only 24 and I'm talking about 'back in the day.' By the Nines, I need a
vacation."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:38 PM)
It worries me," Tris said. "Building
warships. Someone might think Loranna had plans.
"Protecting Ald Raathim isn’t a plan?" Goranthir laughed, and then
stopped. "I’m sorry, but are you serious? Even the most peaceful harbor in
Summerset has warships to defend it."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:45 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 01:42 AM)
Protecting Ald Raathim isn’t a plan?" Goranthir
laughed, and then stopped. "I’m sorry, but are you serious? Even the most
peaceful harbor in Summerset has warships to defend it.
Tris shook his head, meeting Anya's eyes with a smile.
"I'm just in a mood. All this talk of war, I just finished one war, I'm
done, I don't want another one. And I just got soundly cursed by my mother-in-law,
Goran, and she's your age. I suppose that's most of it. I need a vacation
too."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:45 PM)
Tris shook his head, meeting Anya's eyes with a smile.
"I'm just in a mood. All this talk of war, I just finished one war, I'm
done, I don't want another one. And I just got soundly cursed by my
mother-in-law, Goran, and she's your age. I suppose that's most of it. I need a
vacation too."
Goranthir was concerned. He had never known Tris to be cross with him before.
"Have a drink," the young ranger said, and added with a wink.
"If that doesn’t work, maybe there are some Daedric shrines that Kratos
hasn’t cleared out yet."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:45 AM)
Tris shook his head, meeting Anya's eyes with a smile.
"I'm just in a mood. All this talk of war, I just finished one war, I'm
done, I don't want another one. And I just got soundly cursed by my
mother-in-law, Goran, and she's your age. I suppose that's most of it. I need a
vacation too."
"I knew this great spot. A nice meadow. Me and my sister played there
before... I went back all the time after I was freed. It had the most wonderful
effect of making you forget about everything. No worries, not troubles, no
battles, no wars.
"Something's not right, I seem to find. Either I just met up with the
wrong people, are Tamriel is going through a slew of problems faster than it
should.
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:49 AM)
Goranthir was concerned. He had never known Tris to be
cross with him before.
"Have a drink," the young ranger said, and added with a wink.
"If that doesn’t work, maybe there are some Daedric shrines that Kratos
hasn’t cleared out yet."
Anya just smiled at the young boy. Such a wit. It's a wonder he can seem so
innocent at times. "Daedra do offer some decent anger management
options."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:00 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 01:49 AM)
Goranthir was concerned. He had never known Tris to be
cross with him before.
"Have a drink," the young ranger said, and added with a wink.
"If that doesn’t work, maybe there are some Daedric shrines that Kratos
hasn’t cleared out yet."
Tris stroked the red-gold hair. He wasn't angry with Goranthir, not at all. But
there was no way to explain, I just told my mother-in-law I can't be her
lover anymore because I'm in love with your grandmother...
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:56 AM)
"I knew this great spot. A nice meadow. Me and my sister
played there before... I went back all the time after I was freed. It had the
most wonderful effect of making you forget about everything. No worries, not
troubles, no battles, no wars.
"Something's not right, I seem to find. Either I just met up with the
wrong people, are Tamriel is going through a slew of problems faster than it
should.
Anya just smiled at the young boy. Such a wit. It's a wonder he can seem so
innocent at times. "Daedra do offer some decent anger management
options."
"I just run," Tris said. "If I can give my body enough to do, my
mind is at rest. But it's hard, because I'm so fast now."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:00 AM)
Tris stroked the red-gold hair. He wasn't angry with Goranthir,
not at all. But there was no way to explain, I just told my mother-in-law I
can't be her lover anymore because I'm in love with your grandmother...
"I just run," Tris said. "If I can give my body enough to
do, my mind is at rest. But it's hard, because I'm so fast now."
Goranthir smiled. It was okay. Tris had said before he was tired, and still he
felt he had to argue with him about the boats. Stupid.
"I used to talk to animals, just to get a perspective," he said.
"And then, I ran. Not fast like you, but far, all the way across Tamriel.
I don’t what I’ll do next. Lately I’ve been so happy, I haven’t thought about
it."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:20 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 02:06 AM)
Goranthir smiled. It was okay. Tris had said before
he was tired, and still he felt he had to argue with him about the boats.
Stupid.
"I used to talk to animals, just to get a perspective," he said.
"And then, I ran. Not fast like you, but far, all the way across
Tamriel. I don’t what I’ll do next. Lately I’ve been so happy, I
haven’t thought about it."
"I'm glad you're happy," Tris said. "That's something, right
there."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:25 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:20 AM)
I'm glad you're happy," Tris said. "That's
something, right there.
'It's about being free,' said Goranthir. 'Maybe someday that won't be enough,
but for now, it's ...'
He couldn't find the words, and he wiped his eyes quickly, and looked away. Not
very heroic, getting tearful over happiness.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:33 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 02:25 AM)
It's about being free,' said Goranthir. 'Maybe someday that
won't be enough, but for now, it's ...
He couldn't find the words, and he wiped his eyes quickly, and looked
away. Not very heroic, getting tearful over happiness.
You are so beautiful, Tris said, moving his mouth without sound.
Goranthir was wiping his eyes, and didn't see.
"The parallels here frighten me a little," he said, smiling. "I
was 16 when I ran away from home to live with a 20 year old. I hope I have more
sense than Bryn had, and I hope you have more sense than I had. I'm lucky to
still be alive."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:33 AM)
You are so beautiful,
Tris said, moving his mouth without sound. Goranthir was wiping his eyes, and
didn't see.
"The parallels here frighten me a little," he said, smiling.
"I was 16 when I ran away from home to live with a 20 year old. I hope I
have more sense than Bryn had, and I hope you have more sense than I had. I'm
lucky to still be alive."
"If I die tomorrow, it’s better than living six thousand years in the
court of any of the Holds, First or Mourn," Goranthir smiled, his voice
still a little shaky, as he took a long drink of wine. "I don’t have any
common sense. Anyone in my family, even my grandmother who actually respects my
decision, will tell you that. But as someone said, probably Arynel, we just
walk the road that’s before us, and pretend we know where we’re going."
Ooc – Off to bed. Night all.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:49 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 09:55 PM)
Ow!" Loranna says, more from surprise than actual
pain; her finger heals immediately. "Loki ...
"Pardon me all; I think Loki wants me to go look into something," she
says, starting for the door.
Loki growled and trotted foward.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 09:57 PM)
Goranthir left the game, and spoke to the wolf, greeting it and
asking it what was wrong.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 10:00 PM)
Falco turned Tsei, "If you do join in the training, you can
take my place in the arena. I'll be rooting for you."
"Why won't you fight with me, Falco?"
QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 14 2005, 10:00 PM)
"What do you do, anyways?" he asked of her with a
stern, almost fierce, gaze. He jumped slightly as Loranna cried out in
surprise.
Walter grinned. "I mostly use a dagger to defend myself. I use Alteration
most of the time to keep my feet out of the water when I'm rummaging around
ruins."
"Mage."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 10:10 PM)
Goranthir and Loki talked animatedly in woofs, barks, howls, and
growls.
They seemed like they had a lot to talk about.
Loki growled, and then rubbed his head against Goranthir's leg.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:25 PM)
"I find wolves to be simple creatures, but fiercely loyal
if you happen to befriend one." Anya finally spoke up, focusing on the
group.
Loki bit her finger, as if he could hear what she was saying.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 10:26 PM)
Oh, they're not simple," Goranthir shook his head.
"This one particularly. He's got a real personality.
Loki tried to lead the pair out behind the castle, where they would find
another wolf, slightly smaller then Loki, and then four small pups.
Loki looked proud, and howled into the night.
=====================
Isidor got up late the next morning and made his way to the arena. When he
arrived, no one was there, so he walked to the tavern, to see if his friends
were there. He greeted them all and said "I thought there was a bout
today?" He looked confused, but ordered a mead. He said to Shaka in
passing "I'd like to talk to you and Anya alone, if you have a
moment."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:09 PM
Raithen was finished with his daily visit to the Mage's Guild,
and he headed to the arena. Upon arriving, however, no one was in sight. He
asked a passer-by where everyone had gone, and he said they were at the tavern.
Raithen came into the tavern and found most everyone there. He noticed that
Kratos had failed to show up.
"How fair you all?" he asked.
Raithen sat down at the bar and ordered a brandy.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:11 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 15 2005, 11:09 AM)
Raithen was finished with his daily visit to the Mage's Guild,
and he headed to the arena. Upon arriving, however, no one was in sight. He
asked a passer-by where everyone had gone, and he said they were at the tavern.
Raithen came into the tavern and found most everyone there. He noticed that
Kratos had failed to show up.
"How fair you all?" he asked.
Raithen sat down at the bar and ordered a brandy.
"I'm still struggiling to figure that out myself."
Isidor took his mead to a table and sat down, and gestured to Shaka and Anya.
"Now, what's going on with the both of you? You obviously like each other,
but you keep beating around the the bush. I mean, I'm ready to go to another
province, to find a woman who a) Might be dead, b ) Might be married, c) Might
be very pissed that I killed a man and got exiled from Skyrim, but you, you two
have everything right in front of you, and you can't see it! What's holding you
guys back from loving each other?"
He turns to Anya "Anya, I know you've been hurt before, but so has
everyone else, myself and most likely Shaka included. You have to leave the
past behind you. You've dealt with it. Shaka cares for you a great deal, and
you shouldn't be throwing that away, because of what might happen. You need to
stop being "unsure" of your emotions, and make up your mind. If
there's one thing I've leaned, it's that love waits for no one."
He turns to Shaka "Shaka, you're probably my best friend here. I see that
you love Anya, and you need to act on it. Not just sit on your hands. You both
need to see that you have a very good relationship, and that you should stop
being so scared."
He sat back, sipped his mead, and waited for their replies.
He thought to himself, Nord bluntness. Got to love it.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:19 PM
Kratos entered the tavern covered with blood but not his own the
anger had gotten to him and completly took him over but now he was surprisingly
calm. He walked by his companions and up into his room in the tavern, a few
minutes later he emerged completly clean and his armor shone a bright gold. He
just quietly took a seat by himself in the dark corner and ordered sujamma.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:26 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 12:19 PM)
Kratos entered the tavern covered with blood but not his own the
anger had gotten to him and completly took him over but now he was surprisingly
calm. He walked by his companions and up into his room in the tavern, a few
minutes later he emerged completly clean and his armor shone a bright gold. He
just quietly took a seat by himself in the dark corner and ordered sujamma.
"Ah, Kratos," said Raithen, picking up his brandy and walking over.
"Although I wasn't present, I heard of a slight outburst that you
provided." He looked at the chair. "Mind if I take a seat," and
he sat down before he was givin an answer.
"Why is it you are acting on anger?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:37 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 15 2005, 09:26 AM)
"Ah, Kratos," said Raithen, picking up his brandy and
walking over. "Although I wasn't present, I heard of a slight outburst
that you provided." He looked at the chair. "Mind if I take a
seat," and he sat down before he was givin an answer.
"Why is it you are acting on anger?"
Kratos looked up with anger starting to build again but he quickly sunk back
down to his calm state, "You wish to know do you, well I wouldn't think
you'll be able to understand but i'll tell you." He waited a good while
before he spoke again, "I don't like disrespect as much as the next guy,
and if i'm offered disrespect i'm going to serve it back, do you undersand so
far?"
"All I wanted was to offer them a changed Kratos if you will, a better one
but they won't even give me another chance, I tried and failed, there's nought
left in me but anger now that is why I will leave after this quest, after that
I will not be needed here anymore."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 06:54 PM
Dastril goes to the hearth and takes a seat, and orders some
flin.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:56 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:37 AM)
Kratos looked up with anger starting to build again but he
quickly sunk back down to his calm state, "You wish to know do you, well I
wouldn't think you'll be able to understand but i'll tell you." He waited
a good while before he spoke again, "I don't like disrespect as much as
the next guy, and if i'm offered disrespect i'm going to serve it back, do you
undersand so far?"
"All I wanted was to offer them a changed Kratos if you will, a better one
but they won't even give me another chance, I tried and failed, there's nought
left in me but anger now that is why I will leave after this quest, after that
I will not be needed here anymore."
Arynel quietly stepped into the tavern.
"If we were expected to prove our worth we would all have failed,"
the Breton said.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:59 PM
Falco awoke from his sleep in the chair, with Tsei next to him.
He stood up and cringed from back pains. Note to self: sleep on the floor
next time. He pulled on his cloak and ha.t. He tucked the dagger of silence
in the back of his belt as always. Falco noticed that Tsei still had his saber.
He smiled a little. Finally, a thief on par with myself. Better hope she
doesn't see my knife. Its pretty exensive. He Headed down to the arena,
only to find it empty. A passerby told him of the incident with Kratos, and how
all the spectaters had had their time wasted. Falco headed to the tavern where
he sat alone, and ordered a loaf of fresh bread to eat.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:11 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 12:11 PM)
He turns to Anya "Anya, I know you've been hurt before, but
so has everyone else, myself and most likely Shaka included. You have to leave
the past behind you. You've dealt with it. Shaka cares for you a great deal,
and you shouldn't be throwing that away, because of what might happen. You need
to stop being "unsure" of your emotions, and make up your mind. If
there's one thing I've leaned, it's that love waits for no one."
He turns to Shaka "Shaka, you're probably my best friend here. I see that
you love Anya, and you need to act on it. Not just sit on your hands. You both
need to see that you have a very good relationship, and that you should stop
being so scared."
He sat back, sipped his mead, and waited for their replies.
He thought to himself, Nord bluntness. Got to love it.
If Shaka hadn't scales, he might have blushed. "That's you all over,
Iz," he said. "Right to the point."
"I understand what you're saying, but give it some time. Whatever Anya and
I have is like building a house; you don't throw something together hastily,
you make sure of the foundation."
He looked over at Anya. A gentleman didn't kiss and tell, so he hoped the
Bosmer didn't think Shaka had been spilling his guts to all and sundry.
"Isidor, I hear Loki has a family now. Congratulations."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:26 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 10:11 AM)
He sat back, sipped his mead, and waited for their replies.
He thought to himself, Nord bluntness. Got to love it.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 15 2005, 11:11 AM)
He looked over at Anya. A gentleman didn't kiss and tell,
so he hoped the Bosmer didn't think Shaka had been spilling his guts to all and
sundry.
"Isidor, I hear Loki has a family now. Congratulations."
Anya frowned, and felt her cheeks burn red. Several things crossed her mind,
and she opened her mouth to say them, but nothing came out.
Formost in her mind was she doubted many had actually gone through what she
had, memories of that bedroom coming back. Love was a foriegn concept to her.
And it is very hard to subjugate years upon years of her pushing away. She had
gotten to the point where it was a reflex. She also thought what right gave him
to speak to her like that, about something he didn't understand about her. But
she also knew he was right.
It's just that she was trying. No one had seen her pull Shaka close in the
halfway though.
She responded with a simple, "I know..." wondering what was wrong
with her.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:32 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:26 PM)
Anya frowned, and felt her cheeks burn red. Several things
crossed her mind, and she opened her mouth to say them, but nothing came out.
She responded with a simple, "I know..." wondering what was wrong
with her.
Shaka's hazel eyes were steady on hers, almost as if he could read some of her
thoughts, though he couldn't. Part of it was her scent telling him of her
embarrassment, and the feeling of having her back to the wall, even if Isidor
was a friend.
I wish I could reach out and hug you now, Shaka thought. I do love you, and
it's without conditions, but I'm not going to push you until you're ready.
Shaka said, "It's all right, Anya," though he knew nothing was that
simple for her, and tried to change the subject.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Kratos got up and walked outside to breath in the fresh air,
"If they do not like me for my attitude that is their problem, I tried but
no one wants to give me a second chance and that's all I could take." He
stood there and looked back as everyone stared at him, "I say something
about rats crawling on my feet and I get shunned for it!" He approached a
guard and began to taunt him to cause a fight, "You will spar with me now
or you can stay as cowardly as a scamp, your choice." The guard pulled out
his sword and lunged at Kratos, he side stepped and let the guard hit the wall.
After the guard had recovered he got up and ran at Kratos' turned back, he
turned around and used his shield to send the guard flying over his head and
crashing into Diamond's art shop. "I think you've had enough
"scum", he knew that word he had said it before.
Kratos returned to the tavern and sat back down alone at his cold dark table.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:43 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 08:49 AM)
Last Night
Loki tried to lead the pair out behind the castle, where they would find
another wolf, slightly smaller then Loki, and then four small pups.
Loki looked proud, and howled into the night.
Understanding the wolf, Goranthir brought blankets and some food and water for
the exhausted new mother out with them.
"You should be proud, Loki," the young ranger said the wolf in his
own language. "You have a very fine family."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:45 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 09:40 AM)
Kratos got up and walked outside to breath in the fresh air,
"If they do not like me for my attitude that is their problem, I tried but
no one wants to give me a second chance and that's all I could take." He
stood there and looked back as everyone stared at him, "I say something
about rats crawling on my feet and I get shunned for it!" He approached a
guard and began to taunt him to cause a fight, "You will spar with me now
or you can stay as cowardly as a scamp, your choice." The guard pulled out
his sword and lunged at Kratos, he side stepped and let the guard hit the wall.
After the guard had recovered he got up and ran at Kratos' turned back, he
turned around and used his shield to send the guard flying over his head and
crashing into Diamond's art shop. "I think you've had enough
"scum", he knew that word he had said it before.
Kratos returned to the tavern and sat back down alone at his cold dark table.
Falco watched the battle from the tavern window. He quikly finished his bread. I
hate guards as much as the next guy but that fight was pointless. 'm getting
tired of his attitude. Time to teach him a lesson in civility.
"Kratos, I'd appreciate it if you didnt do that again Kratos. You're not
nearly as tough as you think you are. Why I bet I could beat you without my
saber.."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:45 PM
Diamond sat in the shop working on the Dreugh.
Abruptly she stopped. Something was bothering her...but what? Why did you
run away, Diamond? She had wanted to be alone...right? Wanted to be away
from her life...but alone? Was that what she had come for?
No, no...it couldn't be.
She was lonely.
Leaving the partially-completed sculpture on the work surface, she went over to
the tavern and decided that she was ready to have a friend.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:45 PM
“As respect is given, so is it returned,” Arynel said.
The Breton considered leaving the tavern, but did not move.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:48 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 10:45 AM)
Falco watched the battle from the tavern window. He quikly
finished his bread. I hate guards as much as the next guy but that fight was
pointless. 'm getting tired of his attitude. Time to teach him a lesson in
civility.
"Kratos, I'd appreciate it if you didnt do that again Kratos. You're not
nearly as tough as you think you are. Why I bet I could beat you without my
saber.."
Kratos got up and anger completly took him over, "You think so do you scum
well why don't we go outside and i'll teach you to not approach me with
threats!" He put his Gavel down, "If it's hand to hand combat you
want you've got it!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:49 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 11:45 AM)
Falco watched the battle from the tavern window. He quikly
finished his bread. I hate guards as much as the next guy but that fight was
pointless. 'm getting tired of his attitude. Time to teach him a lesson in
civility.
"Kratos, I'd appreciate it if you didnt do that again Kratos. You're not
nearly as tough as you think you are. Why I bet I could beat you without my
saber.."
Anya laughed. "Falco, you're too fast for him, let it be. I tried to give
him a chance, but he expects everyone to change instantly. I'm about ready to
splash my drink in his face for that scuffle, but I don't want to waste my
drink. How such a immature brat become the captain of the Ordinators, I'll
never know."
She took a drink, "Kratos, I don't mind stubborn people in the least, but
you take it too far. When you're ready to act as part of a team, maturely, then
I'll give you a third chance."
QUOTE
Leaving the partially-completed sculpture on the work surface,
she went over to the tavern and decided that she was ready to have a friend.
Anya saw Diamond walk
over, and she got up to greet her, "Diamond, you're much too reclusive. I
wanted to thank you for that beatifull figurine."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:50 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 09:48 AM)
Kratos got up and anger completly took him over, "You think
so do you scum well why don't we go outside and i'll teach you to not approach
me with threats!" He put his Gavel down, "If it's hand to hand combat
you want you've got it!"
"In the arena you fool... Keep your gavel, I don't need my saber to defeat
you even when you're armed."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:53 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:49 PM)
Anya saw Diamond walk over, and she got up to greet her,
"Diamond, you're much too reclusive. I wanted to thank you for that
beatifull figurine."
Goranthir greeted her as well. "They are magnificent. Let me buy you a
drink ..."
Then his attention was drawn to Falco and Kratos's argument, and his eyes
narrowed. This had to end.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:54 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 09:49 AM)
Anya saw Diamond walk over, and she got up to greet her,
"Diamond, you're much too reclusive. I wanted to thank you for that
beatifull figurine."
Diamond blushed and made a gesture akin to a curtsey. "Thank you,
Anya...but it's to you I owe the pleasure of having such a beautiful subject.
Please, have a seat. Would you like something to drink?"
Marein: In case you haven't noticed, you're relapsing into your old ways...
Diamond: I'm terribly sorry, Marein, it's like a reflex to me, you'll have to
excuse me.
Marein: I hope the irony of that remark isn't lost on you.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:57 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 10:50 AM)
In the arena you fool... Keep your gavel, I don't need my
saber to defeat you even when you're armed.
Kratos picked his Gavel back up, "Alright I see you wish to die today, so
be it tonight I will drink to your bones!"
He looked toward Anya fiercly, "Thank you for showing me that kind
compassion you've shown me since i've arrived, ha I wouldn't expect any better
from a Bosmer." he said with much sarcasm, "Maybe I will change one
day but you all want it to happen out of the blue not likely!"
"If Falco wishes to die I will grant his wish!" Kratos left and
headed toward the arena pit and brandished his Gavel.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:58 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:57 PM)
Kratos picked his Gavel back up, "Alright I see you wish to
die today, so be it tonight I will drink to your bones!"
He looked toward Anya fiercly, "Thank you for showing me that kind
compassion you've shown me since i've arrived, ha I wouldn't expect any better
from a Bosmer." he said with much sarcasm, "Maybe I will change one
day but you all want it to happen out of the blue not likely!"
"If Falco wishes to die I will grant his wish!" Kratos left and
headed toward the arena pit and brandished his Gavel.
"Loranna should know he's attacking her guards in the streets now,"
said Goranthir quietly. "He has gone from being a minor nuisance to a
criminal."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:00 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 11:53 AM)
Goranthir greeted her as well. "They are magnificent.
Let me buy you a drink ..."
Anya snuck an order in while barkepper went to get the drinks for Goranthir.
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 11:54 AM)
Diamond blushed and made a gesture akin to a curtsey.
"Thank you, Anya...but it's to you I owe the pleasure of having such a
beautiful subject. Please, have a seat. Would you like something to drink?"
Anya tilted her head slightly at Diamond. Not knowing her personally, she
couldn't tell if she was doing fine or not, but something was off in her
demeanor. Brushing it off, she giggle. "We both work with what we got. Ave
these figurines taken up most of your time, or have you ben busy with anything
else?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:00 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 09:57 AM)
Kratos picked his Gavel back up, "Alright I see you wish to
die today, so be it tonight I will drink to your bones!"
He looked toward Anya fiercly, "Thank you for showing me that kind
compassion you've shown me since i've arrived, ha I wouldn't expect any better
from a Bosmer." he said with much sarcasm, "Maybe I will change one
day but you all want it to happen out of the blue not likely!"
"If Falco wishes to die I will grant his wish!" Kratos left and
headed toward the arena pit and brandished his Gavel.
Falco removed his cloak and hat. "Would you mind watching these Anya? I'll
be back in just a few minutes." He tossed them to Anya and walked to the
arena pit quite calmly, as though he had not a care in the world.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:01 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 11:58 AM)
Loranna should know he's attacking her guards in the
streets now," said Goranthir quietly. "He has gone from being a minor
nuisance to a criminal.
"Yes, this needs to end," Arynel said, "though I fear open
combat of this sort will do only harm."
The Breton followed Kratos and Falco towards the arena.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:02 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 15 2005, 02:01 PM)
Yes, this needs to end," Arynel said, "though I
fear open combat of this sort will do only harm.
The Breton followed Kratos and Falco towards the arena.
Goranthir went as well, and on the way, talked to Dram at Loranna's castle.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:06 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 11:57 AM)
Kratos picked his Gavel back up, "Alright I see you wish to
die today, so be it tonight I will drink to your bones!"
He looked toward Anya fiercly, "Thank you for showing me that kind
compassion you've shown me since i've arrived, ha I wouldn't expect any better
from a Bosmer." he said with much sarcasm, "Maybe I will change one
day but you all want it to happen out of the blue not likely!"
"If Falco wishes to die I will grant his wish!" Kratos left and
headed toward the arena pit and brandished his Gavel.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 12:00 PM)
Falco removed his cloak and hat. "Would you mind watching
these Anya? I'll be back in just a few minutes." He tossed them to Anya
and walked to the arena pit quite calmly, as though he had not a care in
the world.
Anya gripped her mug until her knuckles turned white at that racsist remark.
But she put on her best smiled and simply said, "Dear, the more you talk,
the less you show. Go and have some fun with Falco, and try to keep some
dignity when it's over."
Anya looked to Falco, "Don't mind if I do. Just don't make to big of a
show, you rogue." As he turned away, she muttered, "I'll just help
myself to a small service fee."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:00 AM)
Anya snuck an order in while barkepper went to get the drinks
for Goranthir.
Anya tilted her head slightly at Diamond. Not knowing her personally, she
couldn't tell if she was doing fine or not, but something was off in her
demeanor. Brushing it off, she giggle. "We both work with what we got. Ave
these figurines taken up most of your time, or have you ben busy with anything
else?"
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 10:00 AM)
Falco removed his cloak and hat. "Would you mind watching
these Anya? I'll be back in just a few minutes." He tossed them to Anya
and walked to the arena pit quite calmly, as though he had not a care in
the world.
"I daresay I've not been passing much time," smiled Diamond,
"I've been running the shop, business as usual."
"Come, would you care to take a seat? This ought to be a most barbaric
display of frustration, hmm?"
Overhearing Goranthir, Diamond glanced over, wondering if she should beckon
him. He seemed to have much in common with her background.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 08:09 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 11:00 AM)
Falco removed his cloak and hat. "Would you mind watching
these Anya? I'll be back in just a few minutes." He tossed them to Anya
and walked to the arena pit quite calmly, as though he had not a care in
the world.
Kratos watched as Falco entered the arena and spoke, "I don't wish to kill
you so I will fight you unarmed." He put his Gavel down next to him and
his sheild by it. "This is not orthodox even for an Ordinator and I know I
will be banned from Ald Raathim for what I have done to that guard but there is
one thing i'd like you to know."
He continued "This is not my fault there's something inside of me that I
cannot control I don't know what it is but I can't fight it it's too strong
even for me." I'm sorry Falco but I can't control it!." He charged at
Falco.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:11 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 02:09 PM)
Kratos watched as Falco entered the arena and spoke, "I
don't wish to kill you so I will fight you unarmed." He put his Gavel down
next to him and his sheild by it. "This is not orthodox even for an
Ordinator and I know I will be banned from Ald Raathim for what I have done to
that guard but there is one thing i'd like you to know."
He reached up and removed his helm and revealed his one eye was changed
completly blue, "This is what I get for my hate and underestimation of
Azura's servants." He got ready to fight, "I'm sorry I can not
control it Falco!" He charged at Falco and hit him hard sending him to the
ground.
Dram's men arrived, and took their positions around the arena.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:11 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 12:07 PM)
I daresay I've not been passing much time," smiled
Diamond, "I've been running the shop, business as usual.
"Come, would you care to take a seat? This ought to be a most barbaric
display of frustration, hmm?"
Overhearing Goranthir, Diamond glanced over, wondering if she should beckon
him. He seemed to have much in common with her background.
"I'd love to take a look at your shop sometime, you've seemed to have
found you're niche here. I just hope you're two companions don't give you too
much trouble." she added with a twinkle in her eye.
Anya watched the two leave, "Barbaric? No. Kratos doesn't realize that
we're not common criminals or simple Ordinators. Any one of us is on even
ground in a fight, and Falco has made a living being fast and using slight of
hand. Kratos will just end up being more frustrated, and then might attack
others. That's when the barbarism might show. I just hope Goranthir get's to
Dram in time, before Kraots decides to attack another passerby."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:11 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:06 AM)
Anya gripped her mug until her knuckles turned white at that
racsist remark. But she put on her best smiled and simply said, "Dear, the
more you talk, the less you show. Go and have some fun with Falco, and try to
keep some dignity when it's over."
Anya looked to Falco, "Don't mind if I do. Just don't make to big of a
show, you rogue." As he turned away, she muttered, "I'll just help
myself to a small service fee."
"Anya don't worry, I'll make him pay for what he said about Bosmer. Sure
he'd beat me in a straight-out fight, but I have a plan. I'm going to use his
arrogance as a weapon against him."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:15 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 12:11 PM)
Anya don't worry, I'll make him pay for what he said about
Bosmer. Sure he'd beat me in a straight-out fight, but I have a plan. I'm going
to use his arrogance as a weapon against him.
Arynel called from outside the arena, "there is no need for this,"
the Breton said, "stand down and let us return to the tavern for a
drink."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:18 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:09 AM)
Kratos watched as Falco entered the arena and spoke, "I
don't wish to kill you so I will fight you unarmed." He put his Gavel down
next to him and his sheild by it. "This is not orthodox even for an
Ordinator and I know I will be banned from Ald Raathim for what I have done to
that guard but there is one thing i'd like you to know."
He reached up and removed his helm and revealed his one eye was changed
completly blue, "This is what I get for my hate and underestimation of
Azura's servants." He got ready to fight, "I'm sorry I can not
control it Falco!" He charged at Falco and hit him hard sending him to the
ground.
Falco fell to the ground from his attack. He stood back up. Come on hit me
again Ordinator, you've played right into my plan. Falco noticed the guards
outside. Right on time.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 08:18 PM
Raithen was sitting calmly at the table Kratos was just sitting
at. Some would say he was senile, the way he looked.
He got up out of his chair and walked out of the tavern without finishing his
drink. If one had payed attention to his direction, one might notice he was
heading towards the arena...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:24 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 02:18 PM)
Falco fell to the ground from his attack. He stood back up.
Come on hit me again Ordinator, you've played right into my plan. Falco
noticed the guards outside. Right on time.
The guards' hands began to glow as sleep spells were launched into the arena at
Kratos.
"Kratos," Dram said sternly. "You are under arrest."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:26 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 10:24 AM)
The guards' hands began to glow as sleep spells were launched
into the arena at Kratos.
"Kratos," Dram said sternly. "You are under arrest."
"Aye for a assault. This was not an officially sanctioned match by the
owner of the arena. Thus your attack on me is considered assault. Or did you
forget to read up on your law books before the match?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:31 PM
Arynel looked into the arena and began to speak.
“There is a magic older than the sea, though it is still whispered by the waves
and in a voice ‘tis found in kind, therewith a weave of words I bind.”
The Breton began to chant, his words laced with magick.
Swiftly go the hours as
Lonely waits a dream
Ere the present tumult found
Ever swept off like consciousness
Pealed off and cast into ethereal nothing
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 08:33 PM
Kratos drowned it all out all he could hear was the voice
telling him to attack to kill, after being hit by the magicka he should have
been incapacitated but he got up and slowly began to inch toward Falco, he was
hit with another volley of magicka and that was it he was out cold.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:36 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 02:33 PM)
Kratos drowned it all out all he could hear was the voice
telling him to attack to kill, after being hit by the magicka he should have
been incapacitated but he got up and slowly began to inch toward Falco, he was
hit with another volley of magicka and that was it he was out cold.
Dram's guards entered the arena to cart the unconscious Ordinator into their
most secure cell.
"Sorry to have spoiled the match," Dram smiled grimly at Falco.
"But justice must be served."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 08:38 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 02:33 PM)
Kratos drowned it all out all he could hear was the voice
telling him to attack to kill, after being hit by the magicka he should have
been incapacitated but he got up and slowly began to inch toward Falco, he was
hit with another volley of magicka and that was it he was out cold.
"Perhaps that is a lesson learned?" asked Raithen, a grim expression
on his face.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:38 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 12:36 PM)
Dram's guards entered the arena to cart the unconscious
Ordinator into their most secure cell.
"Sorry to have spoiled the match," Dram smiled grimly at Falco.
"But justice must be served."
"If ever I meet Stendarr I will acknowledge that he is still needed,"
Arynel said.
The Breton turned and headed off towards the tavern.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:39 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 10:36 AM)
Dram's guards entered the arena to cart the unconscious
Ordinator into their most secure cell.
"Sorry to have spoiled the match," Dram smiled grimly at Falco.
"But justice must be served."
"Spoiled! This is exactly what I wanted. The fool was so arrogant and
hot-headed he never even realized this was a true match. Good work Dram and
company!" Falco exited the arena. "Hey, Anya, can I have my cloak and
hat back?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:40 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 02:36 PM)
Dram's guards entered the arena to cart the unconscious
Ordinator into their most secure cell.
"Sorry to have spoiled the match," Dram smiled grimly at Falco.
"But justice must be served."
Shaka watched in frustration from the sidelines. He said to no one in
particular, "Damn it, what are we, Hlaalu, Telvanni, that we should be
tearing at each other and up to our necks in petty intrigue?"
"Keep your eyes on the real problem ahead of us. We've got to wake up ....
."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:40 PM
Anya watched Arynel and Falco enter the tavern, Anya tossed
Falco his cloak and hat, "That was... interesting."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:41 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 02:39 PM)
Spoiled! This is exactly what I wanted. The fool was so
arrogant and hot-headed he never even realized this was a true match. Good work
Dram and company!" Falco exited the arena. "Hey, Anya, can I have my
cloak and hat back?
Goranthir laughed. "Of course, Kratos assaulting one of Dram's men
probably was as much a crime. But no one can doubt your bravery, friend. It was
good you lured him to place where the least number of people would be in
danger. Only you."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:46 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 10:41 AM)
Goranthir laughed. "Of course, Kratos assaulting one of
Dram's men probably was as much a crime. But no one can doubt your
bravery, friend. It was good you lured him to place where the least
number of people would be in danger. Only you."
"Thanks Gor, but once he gets out of jail, I doubt he'll be too happy with
me." Falco put on his hat and cloak when he entered the tavern. The
normally grumpy Dunmer keep had a smile on his face when Falco entered.
"So ye put that ordinator in is place? Good fer you. Here take another
loaf o' bread, on the house."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 08:46 PM
Diamond turned to Anya and raised an eyebrow.
"How...shocking," she murmured. "Falco reacted well."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:51 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 12:46 PM)
Diamond turned to Anya and raised an eyebrow.
"How...shocking," she murmured. "Falco reacted well."
"Yes he did," She raised her voice so Falco could hear, smiling
coyly, "How uncharacteristically smart of him."
She looked at Diamond, "So, do you have any idea what you plan to do here,
aside from opening a nice shop?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:53 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 02:09 PM)
He continued "This is not my fault there's something inside of me that I
cannot control I don't know what it is but I can't fight it it's too strong
even for me." I'm sorry Falco but I can't control it!." He charged at
Falco.
Reichi had smirked at that comment. You don't know the meaning of not having
control...
QUOTE
Kratos drowned it all out all he could hear was the voice
telling him to attack to kill, after being hit by the magicka he should have
been incapacitated but he got up and slowly began to inch toward Falco, he was
hit with another volley of magicka and that was it he was out cold.
"How anti-climatic..." Reichi muttered and sighed. "Oh
well."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:54 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:51 AM)
Yes he did," She raised her voice so Falco could
hear, smiling coyly, "How uncharacteristically smart of him.
"Aye, I'm normally dumb as a brick. Don't know how any intelligence
managed to pierce this thickskull of mine."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:57 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 12:54 PM)
Aye, I'm normally dumb as a brick. Don't know how any
intelligence managed to pierce this thickskull of mine.
"Must be that fortify intelligence enchantment in the drinks around
here."she quipped.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 08:58 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:51 AM)
Yes he did," She raised her voice so Falco could
hear, smiling coyly, "How uncharacteristically smart of him.
She looked at Diamond, "So, do you have any idea what you plan to do here,
aside from opening a nice shop?"
"Well, I suppose I don't have much of an idea. I can't fight, that's for
sure. It would be quite nice to learn, but I'm afraid I never had a flair for
it. I've managed to make myself useful a small bit useful with the figurines,
but..."
She trailed off.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:59 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:57 AM)
"Must be that fortify intelligence enchantment in the
drinks around here."she quipped.
Falco laughed, "Well I'm gonna head back up to the castle to see how
Tsei's doing. Bye all!" He left the tavern and headed for his room in the
castle.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:02 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 02:58 PM)
Well, I suppose I don't have much of an idea. I can't
fight, that's for sure. It would be quite nice to learn, but I'm afraid I never
had a flair for it. I've managed to make myself useful a small bit useful with
the figurines, but...
She trailed off.
"Could I commission you to create a lifesized figurehead for my
ship?" Goranthir asked eagerly. "I don't know what of ... Maybe
Kynareth to ensure strong winds?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:11 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 12:58 PM)
Well, I suppose I don't have much of an idea. I can't
fight, that's for sure. It would be quite nice to learn, but I'm afraid I never
had a flair for it. I've managed to make myself useful a small bit useful with
the figurines, but...
She trailed off.
"Don't learn battle techiniques unless you have to. Learning self-defense
everyone should do. But the art of killing anohter person isn't glamorous, no
matter how pretty legions and garuds make it seem. You lose a certian warmth in
your heart when you learn to coldy take someone's life for a living." She
downed the last of her mug.
"Now, learning is easy. It's just a matter o finding a weapon or style
that suits you. Granted some people have a knack for it, but anyone can learn
to use a weapon, be it fists or a sword."
Anya looked at the girl, She can't be much older than Goranthir. "A
small bit useful. Now don't be silly. One thing I've learned is not everyone
should learn to be an adventurer. Those figurines are very well crafted. And it
brings joy to people. What would we do if we came back and there wasn't
anything to admire, to know there was worth saving. I, we, fight because of
people like you. Not only for your talents, but for you. I fight knowing that
those who can't will be safe. And know I fight knowing that I can keep a
talented girl like you safe."
"My point is that just because you don't kill people for a living, doesn't
mean you aren't useful, not in the least. You're support before, and after.
Your caring, untouched by the horrors of death and dealing it. Your artwork and
the beauty it brings, it's all just as useful, if not more, as people that know
how to fight a defend. It would be a pointless endeavor for us both if we
didn't have each other. Saying you're not useful is the absurd musings of a
lonely girl."
"Now, I can teach a thing or two about self-defense, if you feel the need
to know a little bit. You're build, from the looks of it, you'd make a good
fighter with a dagger, and quick stabs."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 12:59 PM)
Falco laughed, "Well I'm gonna head back up to the castle
to see how Tsei's doing. Bye all!" He left the tavern and headed for his
room in the castle.
Anya laughed as he ran off to find the young argonian, obviously smitten with
her.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 09:30 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 11:02 AM)
Could I commission you to create a lifesized figurehead
for my ship?" Goranthir asked eagerly. "I don't know what of ...
Maybe Kynareth to ensure strong winds?
Diamond smiled. "Life-sized? That would take quite a while, I'm afraid. I
do think, however, that I could do it." She winked. "I'll do it for
you, Goranthir."
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 11:11 AM)
Anya looked at the girl, She can't be much older than
Goranthir. "A small bit useful. Now don't be silly. One thing I've
learned is not everyone should learn to be an adventurer. Those figurines are
very well crafted. And it brings joy to people. What would we do if we came
back and there wasn't anything to admire, to know there was worth saving. I,
we, fight because of people like you. Not only for your talents, but for you. I
fight knowing that those who can't will be safe. And know I fight knowing that
I can keep a talented girl like you safe."
"My point is that just because you don't kill people for a living, doesn't
mean you aren't useful, not in the least. You're support before, and after.
Your caring, untouched by the horrors of death and dealing it. Your artwork and
the beauty it brings, it's all just as useful, if not more, as people that know
how to fight a defend. It would be a pointless endeavor for us both if we
didn't have each other. Saying you're not useful is the absurd musings of a
lonely girl."
"Now, I can teach a thing or two about self-defense, if you feel the need
to know a little bit. You're build, from the looks of it, you'd make a good
fighter with a dagger, and quick stabs."
Diamond nodded slowly. "I see where you're coming from, Anya, thank you
for the advice. I think I ought to learn self-defense, though. I'd really like
it if you could help me."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:35 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 01:30 PM)
Diamond nodded slowly. "I see where you're coming from,
Anya, thank you for the advice. I think I ought to learn self-defense, though.
I'd really like it if you could help me."
"Good, that kind of thinking isn't accepted. And if Diamond is planning to
stay here, she needs to learn that she's as every bit important to us as people
like me, or Dram, or Isidor." She ordered another drink, "When would
you like to learn some techniques? It's the least I could do after you making
such a pretty likeness of me."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:42 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 03:30 PM)
Diamond smiled. "Life-sized? That would take quite a while,
I'm afraid. I do think, however, that I could do it." She winked.
"I'll do it for you, Goranthir."
"The boat won't be ready for a few weeks," Goranthir said. "And,
of course, I'll pay you whatever you need for the time and work. I just want my
first boat to be special, the Nords who are working on it are great, but
they're craftsmen not artists."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:49 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 02:42 PM)
The boat won't be ready for a few weeks," Goranthir
said. "And, of course, I'll pay you whatever you need for the time and
work. I just want my first boat to be special, the Nords who are working
on it are great, but they're craftsmen not artists.
"Don't let them overhear you say that," Tris said. "Nords take
great pride in the art of building a fast ship."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:53 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 03:49 PM)
Don't let them overhear you say that," Tris
said. "Nords take great pride in the art of building a fast ship.
Goranthir laughed. "I know. It's a different kind of art, creating an
object of beauty, though ... They're very happy doing shipbuilding which is
more than repairing old fishing skiffs."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:57 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 12:59 PM)
Falco awoke from his sleep in the chair, with Tsei next to him.
He stood up and cringed from back pains. Note to self: sleep on the floor
next time. He pulled on his cloak and ha.t. He tucked the dagger of silence
in the back of his belt as always. Falco noticed that Tsei still had his saber.
He smiled a little. Finally, a thief on par with myself. Better hope she
doesn't see my knife. Its pretty exensive. He Headed down to the arena,
only to find it empty. A passerby told him of the incident with Kratos, and how
all the spectaters had had their time wasted. Falco headed to the tavern where
he sat alone, and ordered a loaf of fresh bread to eat.
Tsei smiled, and got up, and made her way to the tavern.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 15 2005, 01:11 PM)
If Shaka hadn't scales, he might have blushed.
"That's you all over, Iz," he said. "Right to the
point."
"I understand what you're saying, but give it some time. Whatever
Anya and I have is like building a house; you don't throw something
together hastily, you make sure of the foundation."
He looked over at Anya. A gentleman didn't kiss and tell, so he hoped the
Bosmer didn't think Shaka had been spilling his guts to all and sundry.
"Isidor, I hear Loki has a family now. Congratulations."
"Yes, but as I said, love does not way forever."
"And thank you, I am pleased."
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:26 PM)
Anya frowned, and felt her cheeks burn red. Several things
crossed her mind, and she opened her mouth to say them, but nothing came out.
Formost in her mind was she doubted many had actually gone through what she
had, memories of that bedroom coming back. Love was a foriegn concept to her.
And it is very hard to subjugate years upon years of her pushing away. She had
gotten to the point where it was a reflex. She also thought what right gave him
to speak to her like that, about something he didn't understand about her. But
she also knew he was right.
It's just that she was trying. No one had seen her pull Shaka close in the
halfway though.
She responded with a simple, "I know..." wondering what was wrong
with her.
Isidor smiled slightly, and said "Well, I hope whatever you have works
out."
Last Night
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 01:43 PM)
Last Night
Understanding the wolf, Goranthir brought blankets and some food and water for
the exhausted new mother out with them.
"You should be proud, Loki," the young ranger said the wolf in his
own language. "You have a very fine family."
Loki rubbed up against Goranthir's leg, and then went and licked his mate.
======
"I knew Kratos's mouth was going to get him in trouble." Isidor said
to no one in particular. He slapped Falco on the back and said "You're
smarter then I give you credit for, Falco."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:59 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 02:57 PM)
Tsei smiled, and got up, and made her way to the tavern.
"Yes, but as I said, love does not way forever."
"And thank you, I am pleased."
Isidor smiled slightly, and said "Well, I hope whatever you have works
out."
Last Night
Loki rubbed up against Goranthir's leg, and then went and licked his mate.
======
"I knew Kratos's mouth was going to get him in trouble." Isidor said
to no one in particular. He slapped Falco on the back and said "You're
smarter then I give you credit for, Falco."
"What was he blathering about while you were fighting, Falco?" Tris
asked.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:01 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 11:57 AM)
I knew Kratos's mouth was going to get him in
trouble." Isidor said to no one in particular. He slapped Falco on the
back and said "You're smarter then I give you credit for, Falco.
Before he eft the tavern Falco remarked to Tris, "Something about not
being his true self." He quikly left but was held up by Isidor. Falco
smiled. "Well thanks Isidor. Somebody needed to put him in his
place." Falco bumped into Tsei on his way to his room. "Tsei, I ws
just looking for you."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:03 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 11:42 AM)
The boat won't be ready for a few weeks," Goranthir
said. "And, of course, I'll pay you whatever you need for the time and
work. I just want my first boat to be special, the Nords who are working
on it are great, but they're craftsmen not artists.
Diamond agreed to do it. "Don't worry too much about payment, Goranthir,
I'll give you a special discount for being my...friend..." She paused.
"I'd really rather not ask for any payment at all. I think I have enough
in savings to put bread on the table for the next few weeks. Maybe you could
get Slyvos to enchant it?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:05 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:01 PM)
Before he eft the tavern Falco remarked to Tris, "Something
about not being his true self." He quikly left but was held up by Isidor.
Falco smiled. "Well thanks Isidor. Somebody needed to put him in his
place." Falco bumped into Tsei on his way to his room. "Tsei, I ws
just looking for you."
"What's up, Falco?" Tsei asked, a curious expression on her face.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:05 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 03:59 PM)
"What was he blathering about while you were fighting,
Falco?" Tris asked.
"I think he's been kissed by Sheogorath," said Goranthir. "You
know, we really do need to give the crowd a show at the arena. We cancelled the
first, stopped the duel ... The last time two arena fights were cancelled in a
row in Firsthold, there was a riot."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:06 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 12:05 PM)
"What's up, Falco?" Tsei asked, a curious expression
on her face.
"Just putting Kratos in his place. Wich by the way is jail." Falco
had a mischievious grin on his face.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:06 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:06 PM)
"Just putting Kratos in his place. Wich by the way is
jail." Falco had a mischievious grin on his face.
"Really? Tell me what happened."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:08 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 04:03 PM)
Diamond agreed to do it. "Don't worry too much about
payment, Goranthir, I'll give you a special discount for being
my...friend..." She paused. "I'd really rather not ask for any
payment at all. I think I have enough in savings to put bread on the table for
the next few weeks. Maybe you could get Slyvos to enchant it?"
"I'm your friend, I hope," Goranthir grinned. "But I'm also your
rich friend, so there's no need to forgo payment. If it was a small project,
I'd take it as a gift, but a lady's got to earn a living, doesn't she?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:09 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 12:06 PM)
Really? Tell me what happened.
Falco launched into a long-winded explanation, that ended when Falco punched
Kratos so hard he flew through the fence of the arena and into the ocean.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:09 PM
Two figures march up to the area where everyone is talking;
Dram, and Loranna.
Dram, to those who knew him, looked slightly disquieted - and Loranna had an
expression that recalled the cold, predatory visage of Loranna-Azura, back in
the days when innocent blood was spilled on the snow.
"What. Just. Happened." Loranna says, as Dram stands a respectful
yard behind her. She turns to Falco and says "Tell me everything that
happened, now. ... Please."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 10:09 PM
Kratos sat in his cell which had nought but a tiny window in the
wooden door, "What have I done, why has this happened to me, the voice the
voice will know!" Kratos muttered as he drifted back off to sleep from the
spells cast at him.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:12 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 02:09 PM)
Two figures march up to the area where everyone is talking;
Dram, and Loranna.
Dram, to those who knew him, looked slightly disquieted - and Loranna had an
expression that recalled the cold, predatory visage of Loranna-Azura, back in
the days when innocent blood was spilled on the snow.
"What. Just. Happened." Loranna says, as Dram stands a
respectful yard behind her. She turns to Falco and says "Tell me
everything that happened, now. ... Please."
Anya watched Loranna come in and tried to remain inconspicuous at the bar.
Turning to Diamond, "He's right you know, never turn down money. I never
do... but I usually end up spending it all that night."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:13 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 12:09 PM)
Two figures march up to the area where everyone is talking;
Dram, and Loranna.
Dram, to those who knew him, looked slightly disquieted - and Loranna had an
expression that recalled the cold, predatory visage of Loranna-Azura, back in
the days when innocent blood was spilled on the snow.
"What. Just. Happened." Loranna says, as Dram stands a respectful
yard behind her. She turns to Falco and says "Tell me everything
that happened, now. ... Please."
Falco had just finished his personal explanation of the event to Tsei. He was
forced to tell the lady exactly what happened, although Falco did put a heavy
emphasis on the cleverness of his strategy.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:20 PM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 04:09 PM)
Kratos sat in his cell which had nought but a tiny window in the
wooden door, "What have I done, why has this happened to me, the voice the
voice will know!" Kratos muttered as he drifted back off to sleep from the
spells cast at him.
"Sleeping beauty stirs," rumbles Ghamul Bogadb, cracking his knuckles
and grinning as he stares at Kratos's insensate form.
"Sleeping beauty has fallan back asleep," Pilpen Horatius mutters,
sounding slightly disappointed. "A pity ..."
"He just needs a little tap to rouse him for questioning," Ghamul
avows, his grin widening.
"Dram ordered he be left alone unless he tried something," Peplin
protests.
"Dram isn't here right now ..." Relamus Hlan says quietly, causing
both Ghamul and Peplin to look over at the Dunmer, and then the fallen
Ordinator ...
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:13 PM)
Falco had just finished his personal explanation of the event to
Tsei. He was forced to tell the lady exactly what happened, although Falco did
put a heavy emphasis on the cleverness of his strategy.
Loranna's face twists into a scowl as she hears Falco's recounting; evidentally
she is not majorly impressed with his cleverness. Or perhaps she is simply
unhappy with Kratos.
" ... What was that you say he yelled at the end?" she asks.
"Something about not being in control?"
She looks around the tavern, looking for Arynel. " ... Arynel, may I ask a
favor?" she says, her expression still unpleasant.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:23 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:09 PM)
Falco launched into a long-winded explanation, that ended when
Falco punched Kratos so hard he flew through the fence of the arena and into
the ocean.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:13 PM)
Falco had just finished his personal explanation of the event to
Tsei. He was forced to tell the lady exactly what happened, although Falco did
put a heavy emphasis on the cleverness of his strategy.
Tsei grinned slightly, as Falco's story came back down to earth. "It was
still brave though, Falco."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:24 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 04:20 PM)
Loranna's face twists into a scowl as she hears Falco's
recounting; evidentally she is not majorly impressed with his cleverness.
Or perhaps she is simply unhappy with Kratos.
" ... What was that you say he yelled at the end?" she asks.
"Something about not being in control?"
"Falco did ensure that when Dram's men came to arrest him, there was no
one close by since it was just the two of them in a wide-open arena. If they
had fought in the streets, there might have been innocents hurt,"
Goranthir said in Falco's defense. "I didn't hear what he said in the
arena, but he sounded like a madman."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:25 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 03:24 PM)
Falco did ensure that when Dram's men came to arrest him,
there was no one close by since it was just the two of them in a wide-open
arena. If they had fought in the streets, there might have been innocents
hurt," Goranthir said in Falco's defense. "I didn't hear what
he said in the arena, but he sounded like a madman.
"I'd say his plan of taking out his frustrations on the Daedra didn't
work," Tris said. "He came back angrier than he left."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:27 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 02:20 PM)
She looks around the tavern, looking for Arynel. " ... Arynel, may I
ask a favor?" she says, her expression still unpleasant.
Arynel looked up.
"You may ask it," the Breton replied.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:28 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 12:08 PM)
I'm your friend, I hope," Goranthir grinned. "But
I'm also your rich friend, so there's no need to forgo payment. If it was
a small project, I'd take it as a gift, but a lady's got to earn a living,
doesn't she?
Diamond blushed.
She and Goranthir weren't all that different, she thought. From what she
gathered he had a similar background, but like her he was here trying to be
with the others. He was around her age, too - a bit younger or older. Perhaps
when she finished the statue they should sit down and have a long talk...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 02:25 PM)
I'd say his plan of taking out his frustrations on the
Daedra didn't work," Tris said. "He came back angrier than he
left.
"Angry would be an understatement, Tris."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:31 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 04:24 PM)
Falco did ensure that when Dram's men came to arrest him,
there was no one close by since it was just the two of them in a wide-open
arena. If they had fought in the streets, there might have been innocents
hurt," Goranthir said in Falco's defense. "I didn't hear what
he said in the arena, but he sounded like a madman.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 04:25 PM)
I'd say his plan of taking out his frustrations on the
Daedra didn't work," Tris said. "He came back angrier than he
left.
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 15 2005, 04:27 PM)
Arynel looked up.
"You may ask it," the Breton replied.
Loranna hears Tris's and Goranthir's comments, even as she asks Arynel her
question.
"Come with me to the jail, help me determine if he is in fact
possessed?" she asks. "And if he is ... help me remedy the
situation?"
Assuming of course he is possessed, Loranna thinks to herself,
the thought clear in her eyes.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:33 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 02:31 PM)
Loranna hears Tris's and Goranthir's comments, even as she asks
Arynel her question.
"Come with me to the jail, help me determine if he is in fact
possessed?" she asks. "And if he is ... help me remedy the
situation?"
Assuming of course he is possessed, Loranna thinks to herself,
the thought clear in her eyes.
Arynel nods in agreement, but says nothing. The Breton gets up, and follows
after Loranna.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:34 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 15 2005, 03:33 PM)
Arynel nods in agreement, but says nothing. The Breton
gets up, and follows after Loranna.
Tris glanced at the others. He was clearly wondering what made Arynel suddenly
an expert in possession. He followed Loranna and Arynel.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:38 PM
Anya shrugged and downed her drink. Motioning to Diamond, she
got up, "Might as well see how this ends, shall we?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:40 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 04:38 PM)
Anya shrugged and downed her drink. Motioning to Diamond, she
got up, "Might as well see how this ends, shall we?"
"You were facing something similar not so long ago, eh Anya?" Isidor
rose to his feet. "Well, not possession, but in need of some magical
help."
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 10:40 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 04:38 PM)
Anya shrugged and downed her drink. Motioning to Diamond, she
got up, "Might as well see how this ends, shall we?"
Radont saw people leaving for the jail and decided to see what was going on.
"Someone famous get arrested?" He asked to the air.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 02:40 PM)
You were facing something similar not so long ago, eh
Anya?" Isidor rose to his feet. "Well, not possession, but in need of
some magical help.
"Something like that, though I didn't do much myself, in all
actuallity."
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Aug 15 2005, 02:40 PM)
Radont saw people leaving for the jail and decided to see what
was going on. "Someone famous get arrested?" He asked to
the air.
"The Ordinator we picked up, Radont. He went on a tangent and attacked a
gaurd and Falco."
Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 10:45 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 04:41 PM)
The Ordinator we picked up, Radont. He went on a tangent
and attacked a gaurd and Falco.
"Interesting, I didn't know we picked up an Ordinator." Radont
follows the group.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:47 PM
QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Aug 15 2005, 02:45 PM)
"Interesting, I didn't know we picked up an
Ordinator." Radont follows the group.
"That's right, he was gone when you came back. Big fellow. Stubborn and
arrogant. Assumes way to much, thinking his mask has merit still and that alone
allows him to order us. Belittles us, taunts us, and thinks he's more skilled
than us. Think of a typical Ordinator, but with a supiority complex."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:49 PM
Inside the jail, after some discussion, the door to Kratos's
cell was opened; Peplin and Relamus stepped in in and went to grab the sleeping
Ordinator by his arms, while Ghamul balls his hand into a fist, ready to give
Kratos a little tap to wake him - in the jaw.
===
Loranna and the others arrive just as Ghamul is saying "Now hold him
steady ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:50 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 04:34 PM)
Tris glanced at the others. He was clearly wondering what made
Arynel suddenly an expert in possession. He followed Loranna and Arynel.
As did Goranthir.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 02:49 PM)
Inside the jail, after some discussion, the door to Kratos's
cell was opened; Peplin and Relamus stepped in in and went to grab the sleeping
Ordinator by his arms, while Ghamul balls his hand into a fist, ready to give
Kratos a little tap to wake him - in the jaw.
===
Loranna and the others arrive just as Ghamul is saying "Now hold him
steady ..."
"There's no need for that," Arynel interjected, "I will wake
him."
Arynel cautiously reached out and placed a hand on Kratos’s shoulder, and
looked into his eyes.
“Who are you?” The Breton asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 04:47 PM)
That's right, he was gone when you came back. Big fellow.
Stubborn and arrogant. Assumes way to much, thinking his mask has merit still
and that alone allows him to order us. Belittles us, taunts us, and thinks he's
more skilled than us. Think of a typical Ordinator, but with a supiority
complex.
"Something wrong with be being arrogant, stubborn and big?" Isidor
asked jokingly.
Isidor looked at the Orc holding up Kratos and said as an aside to Anya and
Radnot "That's a great way to deal with his problems...beat the guar dung
out of him." Isidor rolled his eyes.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 10:54 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 01:49 PM)
Inside the jail, after some discussion, the door to Kratos's
cell was opened; Peplin and Relamus stepped in in and went to grab the sleeping
Ordinator by his arms, while Ghamul balls his hand into a fist, ready to give
Kratos a little tap to wake him - in the jaw.
===
Loranna and the others arrive just as Ghamul is saying "Now hold him
steady ..."
Kratos woke just before he was hit with the Orc's fist and he pulled the guard
holding his left arm in the way of the punch then kicked the other forward
sending them into a pile up. "Whats going on here?!!" Kratos said
shocked, "The voice ahh the voice!!" Kratos fell to his knees and
held his head.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:55 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:51 PM)
Isidor looked at the Orc holding up Kratos and said as an aside
to Anya and Radnot "That's a great way to deal with his problems...beat
the guar dung out of him." Isidor rolled his eyes.
"He beat up one of their own," Goranthir said quietly. "I can't
say I blame them."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:56 PM
"Voice? What voice?" Tris said sharply.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:57 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 04:56 PM)
"Voice? What voice?" Tris said sharply.
"Could it be the tiny voice in his head telling him not be a
[censored]?" Goranthir asked softly. "He should listen to it."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:58 PM
"Ghamul." Dram's voice lost the baritone quality that
made it slightly less gravely than most Dunmer males's voices.
"After everything we've put up with for this pup ..." Ghamul
protests.
"Ghamul!" The Orc blinks, staring at Dram, then Loranna;
slowly his fist drops.
===
OOC: Due to a misunderstanding, Kratos's throwing down of the guards and punch
to the jaw by Ghamul did not actually happen previously.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:05 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 02:51 PM)
"Something wrong with be being arrogant, stubborn and
big?" Isidor asked jokingly.
Isidor looked at the Orc holding up Kratos and said as an aside to Anya and
Radnot "That's a great way to deal with his problems...beat the guar dung
out of him." Isidor rolled his eyes.
"We love you too, Isidor." Anya quipped, giggling.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 02:55 PM)
He beat up one of their own," Goranthir said quietly.
"I can't say I blame them.
"I scarcely blame them myself, though that's not proper gaurd behavior.
Looks like Dram isn't to happy about it."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:14 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 05:05 PM)
"We love you too, Isidor." Anya quipped, giggling.
"You're a good person, Anya. I see why Shaka likes you." He turned to
the situation. "Voices? This is getting intresting..." He looks on
the ordinator, some pity in his eyes.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:18 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 05:14 PM)
"You're a good person, Anya. I see why Shaka likes
you." He turned to the situation. "Voices? This is getting intresting..."
He looks on the ordinator, some pity in his eyes.
"He's just a madman," Goranthir frowned, his eyes also filled with
pity. "It's a shame ..."
The young ranger stepped out into the sunlight, where it was warm.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:26 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 03:14 PM)
"You're a good person, Anya. I see why Shaka likes
you." He turned to the situation. "Voices? This is getting
intresting..." He looks on the ordinator, some pity in his eyes.
Anya's face soured. Isidor's bluntness had a tendency to make her think about
things she didn't want to. She was sincere when she said, "Thank you
Isidor. We'll go to Skyrim sometime soon, I promise."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 03:18 PM)
He's just a madman," Goranthir frowned, his eyes also
filled with pity. "It's a shame ...
The young ranger stepped out into the sunlight, where it was warm.
"Voices have a tendency to make one go mad, Goran." Anya looked at
Kratos, "If he is indeed hearing things, with his already unhinged
personality, then he might have very well gone mad because of it. I should
know."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:29 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 05:26 PM)
Anya's face soured. Isidor's bluntness had a tendency to make
her think about things she didn't want to. She was sincere when she said,
"Thank you Isidor. We'll go to Skyrim sometime soon, I promise."
"Voices have a tendency to make one go mad, Goran." Anya looked at
Kratos, "If he is indeed hearing things, with his already unhinged
personality, then he might have very well gone mad because of it. I should
know."
Kratos didn't seem to be responding to Arynel; frowning, Loranna says "
... Answer his question, please ..."
Kratos's reply was a loud cry, his red eyes blazing for a moment before
becoming dull; he sinks to the ground, in time for the guards to not catch him.
Loranna kneels down, examining Kratos. " ... He's alive," she says,
working some healing magic. " ... Not responding, but alive ..."
She looks to her guards, and after a moment of shamed silence they help Kratos
back into his cell.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:34 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 05:26 PM)
Anya's face soured. Isidor's bluntness had a tendency to make
her think about things she didn't want to. She was sincere when she said,
"Thank you Isidor. We'll go to Skyrim sometime soon, I promise."
Isidor noticed Anya's expression change. "Something wrong?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 05:29 PM)
Kratos didn't seem to be responding to Arynel; frowning, Loranna
says " ... Answer his question, please ..."
Kratos's reply was a loud cry, his red eyes blazing for a moment before becoming
dull; he sinks to the ground, in time for the guards to not catch him.
Loranna kneels down, examining Kratos. " ... He's alive," she
says, working some healing magic. " ... Not responding, but alive
..."
She looks to her guards, and after a moment of shamed silence they help Kratos
back into his cell.
Isidor frowned. "A fine warrior, driven mad by ghosts from his past."
Isidor shook his head.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:37 PM
Goranthir walked down the main street of the village of Ald
Raathim, until he came to the Mages Guild. He stepped inside and went directly
to the enchanter.
“I just finished,” he said, proudly holding up the work. “Who was the tailor?
Uenas Ayrrhe?”
Goranthir nodded. “Ald Raathim is fortunate in having at least one truly
excellent tailor, and one excellent enchanter.”
The enchanter smiled. “But what happened at the arena today? We were
anticipating –“
“Some technical malfunctions,” Goranthir shrugged. “Wait ‘til you see the next
one. All the gratuitious violence you can take.”
“I can take a lot,” laughed the enchanter.
Goranthir left, carrying the parcels containing his new enchanted wardrobe
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:37 PM
Tris met Goranthir outside the enchanters.
"If he's been driving mad by all of this, he won't be the first,"
Tris commented. "Ah, well. I owe you an apology, I didn't drink to your
fine boat. Right now I'd like to take it and sail away for a while."
He grinned.
"What do you have there?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:37 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 03:34 PM)
Isidor noticed Anya's expression change. "Something
wrong?"
"Umm... Nothing. Just memories, nothing else."
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:37 PM
He was tired of following them, he hoped that they would understand.
Now was teh time to reveal himself. They were in prison and he was not. Slowly,
he walked in. An imperial guard greeted him. "Hello." the guard said
"Hello." Plaas responded. PLaas continued to walk. He approached the
door in which they would be in. He opened it. "Hello, Loranna." PLaas
said.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 05:37 PM)
Umm... Nothing. Just memories, nothing else.
"No reason to lie, Anya. If you want to say I was too frank, say it."
He patted her on the shoulder.
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 05:37 PM)
He was tired of following them, he hoped that they would understand.
Now was teh time to reveal himself. They were in prison and he was not. Slowly,
he walked in. An imperial guard greeted him. "Hello." the guard said
"Hello." Plaas responded. PLaas continued to walk. He approached the
door in which they would be in. He opened it. "Hello, Loranna." PLaas
said.
Isidor turned around. "Plass? Where did you dissapear off to?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 03:37 PM)
He was tired of following them, he hoped that they would
understand. Now was teh time to reveal himself. They were in prison and he was
not. Slowly, he walked in. An imperial guard greeted him. "Hello."
the guard said
"Hello." Plaas responded. PLaas continued to walk. He approached the
door in which they would be in. He opened it. "Hello, Loranna." PLaas
said.
Anya had a throwing dagger out and in her palm by the time he finished
"Loranna."
"What do you want, I thought you left."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 05:37 PM)
He was tired of following them, he hoped that they would
understand. Now was teh time to reveal himself. They were in prison and he was
not. Slowly, he walked in. An imperial guard greeted him. "Hello."
the guard said
"Hello." Plaas responded. PLaas continued to walk. He approached the
door in which they would be in. He opened it. "Hello, Loranna." PLaas
said.
Loranna was turning to head out as Dram was beckoning his three guards into his
private office. She stops and frowns a moment, trying to place the voice.
" ... Plaas?" she asks. "Is that you?" She hadn't heard
much from the Imperial, who had tried to kill her back on Vvardenfell only to
follow her back to Ald Raathim, searching for a new life.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:42 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 05:37 PM)
Tris met Goranthir outside the enchanters.
"If he's been driving mad by all of this, he won't be the first,"
Tris commented. "Ah, well. I owe you an apology, I didn't drink to your
fine boat. Right now I'd like to take it and sail away for a while."
He grinned.
"What do you have there?"
Goranthir punched Tris lightly in the shoulder, smiling. "No, you didn't
drink to it, grumpy old man. Pity it has no floor or walls, just a skeleton, or
I'd foist the main sail."
He held up the packages. "This is my new wardrobe. Ebony mail ... that was
my grandmother's gift, but it's not for a ranger, no matter how light it's
enchanted to be."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:46 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 04:42 PM)
Goranthir punched Tris lightly in the shoulder, smiling.
"No, you didn't drink to it, grumpy old man. Pity it has no floor or
walls, just a skeleton, or I'd foist the main sail."
He held up the packages. "This is my new wardrobe. Ebony mail ...
that was my grandmother's gift, but it's not for a ranger, no matter how light
it's enchanted to be."
"But you looked so overbearingly wealthy in it!" Tris said, laughing.
"However will you attract women, now?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 05:46 PM)
But you looked so overbearingly wealthy in it!"
Tris said, laughing. "However will you attract women, now?
Goranthir blushed. "Actually, I was just thinking how spoiled I am.
Everything I ever owned was hand-tailored for me with an original pattern, so I
don't like how I look when I wear simple clothes off the shelf, so I was forced
to go find the best tailor in Ald Raathim."
He opened up the packages. They looked simple, but the craftsmanship was
unmistakable. A simple gray cloak. Two pairs of trousers. Three shirts. A belt.
Two pairs of boots.
"Wait 'til you see them in action," Goranthir smiled. "They're a
lot more useful than the armor was any day. And they should be particularly
helpful against dust, fire, and ice."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 01:37 PM)
He was tired of following them, he hoped that they would
understand. Now was teh time to reveal himself. They were in prison and he was
not. Slowly, he walked in. An imperial guard greeted him. "Hello."
the guard said
"Hello." Plaas responded. PLaas continued to walk. He approached the
door in which they would be in. He opened it. "Hello, Loranna." PLaas
said.
The last time Falco had met Plaas he had been shot by an arrow. "Well well
well... If it isn't Plaas... Come for more revenge have we?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 01:46 PM)
But you looked so overbearingly wealthy in it!"
Tris said, laughing. "However will you attract women, now?
Diamond paused to think about this.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:54 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 05:52 PM)
The last time Falco had met Plaas he had been shot by an arrow.
"Well well well... If it isn't Plaas... Come for more revenge have
we?"
Tsei appeared behind Falco and said "Who is this?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:54 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 05:52 PM)
The last time Falco had met Plaas he had been shot by an arrow.
"Well well well... If it isn't Plaas... Come for more revenge have
we?"
"Everyone - we've been over this already," Loranna says.
"Remember? He's got every right to be here now, so long as he follows our
laws, just like everyone else."
She doesn't look at Falco directly but there is the bare hint of a lopsided
grin in his direction.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:57 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 01:54 PM)
Tsei appeared behind Falco and said "Who is this?"
"Just some jerk who shot me with an arrow, right in the chest."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 03:40 PM)
"No reason to lie, Anya. If you want to say I was too
frank, say it." He patted her on the shoulder.
Isidor turned around. "Plass? Where did you dissapear off to?"
"Sorry I lack Nordic bluntness, my friend." She relaxed her grip on
the dagger, but kept it in hand. "You just have a tendency to... well
let's just say you don't cover up what you say with pretty words, you get righ
to the heart of an issue." She smiled at him.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:59 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 04:52 PM)
Goranthir blushed. "Actually, I was just thinking how
spoiled I am. Everything I ever owned was hand-tailored for me with an
original pattern, so I don't like how I look when I wear simple clothes off the
shelf, so I was forced to go find the best tailor in Ald Raathim."
He opened up the packages. They looked simple, but the craftsmanship was
unmistakable. A simple gray cloak. Two pairs of trousers. Three
shirts. A belt. Two pairs of boots.
"Wait 'til you see them in action," Goranthir smiled. "They're a
lot more useful than the armor was any day. And they should be
particularly helpful against dust, fire, and ice."
"I'm not one to begrudge a man his tailor," Tris said. "I intend
to stay spoiled for as long as I can afford it."
He studied Goranthir critically. "Grey, that's a change. Ought to suit
you."
He bowed to Diamond.
Posted by: Tri Today, 12:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 01:59 PM)
I'm not one to begrudge a man his tailor," Tris
said. "I intend to stay spoiled for as long as I can afford it.
He studied Goranthir critically. "Grey, that's a change. Ought to suit
you."
He bowed to Diamond.
Diamond looked at him innocently, as if to say, What are you looking at me
for?
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 05:57 PM)
Just some jerk who shot me with an arrow, right in the
chest.
Tsei frowned and said "Awwww..."
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 05:58 PM)
"Sorry I lack Nordic bluntness, my friend." She
relaxed her grip on the dagger, but kept it in hand. "You just have a
tendency to... well let's just say you don't cover up what you say with pretty
words, you get righ to the heart of an issue." She smiled at him.
"Well, would you rather I dance around the point?" He said this with
a slightly bemused air.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:04 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:02 PM)
"Well, would you rather I dance around the point?" He
said this with a slightly bemused air.
"Most certianly not. I need a slap to the face every now and then."
She tilted her mouth in a small smile.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 05:59 PM)
I'm not one to begrudge a man his tailor," Tris
said. "I intend to stay spoiled for as long as I can afford it.
He studied Goranthir critically. "Grey, that's a change. Ought to suit
you."
He bowed to Diamond.
"Uenas Ayrrhe is his name," Goranthir said, touching the fabric. At
his touch, the cloth seemed to bristle, as if it were alive, rich fur swelling
up. Passing his hand over it again, it became a lighter, dove gray. “I don’t
know about the color, but the weave is very suitable.”
He smiled at Diamond. "For the trials to come."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:07 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:04 PM)
"Most certianly not. I need a slap to the face every now
and then." She tilted her mouth in a small smile.
"At the same time, Isidor, some of us worry about friendships getting
jinxed by being too direct," said Shaka. He was worried that Anya would
get driven away from Shaka if everyone pushed too fast.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:07 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:04 PM)
"Most certianly not. I need a slap to the face every now
and then." She tilted her mouth in a small smile.
"I think everyone does. Let me know if I get out of line." He reached
into his pocket and withdrew the silver bracelet, from last night. "What
do you make of this, Anya? A woman came to the docks yesterday, when Arynel and
I were sitting there. She complimented us, and dropped this when she left. Her
name was Zalliah, I believe."
"It's non-magical, I see, but still, kind of odd, yeah?"
QUOTE(Syronj)
"At the same time, Isidor, some of us worry about
friendships getting jinxed by being too direct," said Shaka. He was
worried that Anya would get driven away from Shaka if everyone pushed too fast.
He turned to Shaka. "When did you get here? Shaka, the same can be said
about moving too slowly. What if, you wait for years, to say your true
feelings, and those feelings aren't returned, even though they once
existed."
Isidor rasied his hands "But, it's not my concern what you two do."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 02:02 PM)
Tsei frowned and said "Awwww..."
"Yes it hurt, but I'm over it. Still isn't pleasant to think about
though..."
Posted by: Tri Today, 12:13 AM
Diamond let her thoughts wander to what Goranthir's statue ought
to look like. It would be interesting to depict an Aedra, and to interpret the
raw power.
She hoped the result would reflect that, and pulled out a small pad of paper to
start sketching, planning.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 02:07 PM)
He turned to Shaka. "When did you get here? Shaka, the same
can be said about moving too slowly. What if, you wait for years, to say your
true feelings, and those feelings aren't returned, even though they once
existed."
Isidor rasied his hands "But, it's not my concern what you two do."
Diamond paused to think about this as well.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:07 PM)
I think everyone does. Let me know if I get out of
line." He reached into his pocket and withdrew the silver bracelet, from
last night. "What do you make of this, Anya? A woman came to the docks
yesterday, when Arynel and I were sitting there. She complimented us, and
dropped this when she left. Her name was Zalliah, I believe.
"It's non-magical, I see, but still, kind of odd, yeah?"
He turned to Shaka. "When did you get here? Shaka, the same can be said
about moving too slowly. What if, you wait for years, to say your true
feelings, and those feelings aren't returned, even though they once
existed."
Isidor rasied his hands "But, it's not my concern what you two do."
Anya blushed, "Please you two... don't." She quickly changed the
subject, "I don't see anything odd about it. Maybe she was just smitten
with you?"
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:12 PM)
Yes it hurt, but I'm over it. Still isn't pleasant to
think about though...
She leaned over and whispered to him, "I have a few extra throwing
daggers... no one would be the wiser."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 02:15 PM)
Anya blushed, "Please you two... don't." She quickly
changed the subject, "I don't see anything odd about it. Maybe she was
just smitten with you?"
She leaned over and whispered to him, "I have a few extra throwing
daggers... no one would be the wiser."
"Thanks Anya."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 05:06 PM)
"Uenas Ayrrhe is his name," Goranthir said, touching
the fabric. At his touch, the cloth seemed to bristle, as if it were
alive, rich fur swelling up. Passing his hand over it again, it became a
lighter, dove gray. “I don’t know about the color, but the weave is very
suitable.”
He smiled at Diamond. "For the trials to come."
"That's lovely," Tris said. "I hope we hear more from the
General soon. It would be easier to train if we knew the nature of the
trials."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 06:16 PM)
That's lovely," Tris said. "I hope we hear
more from the General soon. It would be easier to train if we knew the nature
of the trials.
"Tris, I was thinking about your description of the plains," said
Shaka. "It sounds as if whoever goes will need to be prepared for
anything, or at least have full-face helms or other eye protection. Trivial I
guess. We don't even know for sure what weapons or armor can travel there, if
any."
Posted by: JustinSane Today, 12:19 AM
Fernando Illingworth was feeling tired and petulant. The
incompetent guild apprentice had given him bad directions. He didn't know why
people always had such difficulty giving clear instructions how to get from
where he was to where he wanted to be. Recalling from the middle of thick woods
in Morrowind to his mark halfway across the continent had taken more energy
than he'd wanted to use. At least he'd slepth the night in his own comfortably
luxurious bed. He rose rather late and began again the ardous sequence of guild
transports that took him back to Ald Raathim.
This time, he'd introduced himself to the guild steward and explained, with
trimmings, his rank in the guild and the importance of his visit. The steward
had sent a journeyman with him as guide to find the lady Dres Loranna, and the
search ended at the jail. He decided it would save time to demonstrate his
skill even before the introduction, so he went invisible and slipped past the
guards at the entrance, dispatching of the locked doors with practiced ease,
using his mastery of alteration and chameleon, until he came upon the group.
"Hail!" he called, a little too loudly for the short distance
seperating him from the ears of the group.
"I am Fernando Illingworth, Master Wizard of the Mages guild and reknowned
illusionist. I have come answering a call for the most skilled trainers
available in the schools of restoration and illusion. I may as well have been
called by name. Do I have the pleasure of addressing the Lady Dres Loranna?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 06:12 PM)
Yes it hurt, but I'm over it. Still isn't pleasant to
think about though...
Tsei hugged Falco.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:15 PM)
Anya blushed, "Please you two... don't." She quickly
changed the subject, "I don't see anything odd about it. Maybe she was
just smitten with you?"
"Very well. "Smitten? With me?" Isidor laughed, a wry laugh.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 15 2005, 06:19 PM)
Tris, I was thinking about your description of the
plains," said Shaka. "It sounds as if whoever goes will need to
be prepared for anything, or at least have full-face helms or other eye
protection. Trivial I guess. We don't even know for sure what
weapons or armor can travel there, if any.
"True," Goranthir smiled. "If we end up there naked, I
definitely overpaid my tailor."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:26 PM)
"Very well. "Smitten? With me?" Isidor laughed, a
wry laugh.
"Aw, but you're such a lovable Nord. With your square jaw, and weathered
look. And... and... and the way you swing your axe, yeah. What lass wouldn't
swoon at the sight of you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:29 PM)
Aw, but you're such a lovable Nord. With your square jaw,
and weathered look. And... and... and the way you swing your axe, yeah. What
lass wouldn't swoon at the sight of you?
"It's all right, Anya. I don't know too many women who find drunken nords
attractive." He winked and walked away.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 15 2005, 04:19 PM)
"Hail!" he called, a little too loudly for the short
distance seperating him from the ears of the group.
"I am Fernando Illingworth, Master Wizard of the Mages guild and reknowned
illusionist. I have come answering a call for the most skilled trainers
available in the schools of restoration and illusion. I may as well have
been called by name. Do I have the pleasure of addressing the Lady Dres
Loranna?"
"You'll be wanting the lady bent over this oaf inside." Anya called
out, "We're just spectators." She showed him to where Loranna was
working on Kratos.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:31 PM)
"It's all right, Anya. I don't know too many women who find
drunken nords attractive." He winked at walked away.
She watched him walk off, fustrated, "Hmph, too stubborn for his own good
sometimes..."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:33 PM)
"You'll be wanting the lady bent over this oaf
inside." Anya called out, "We're just spectators." She showed him
to where Loranna was working on Kratos.
She watched him walk off, fustrated, "Hmph, too stubborn for his own good
sometimes..."
"Maybe we can get him back to his people and settle this, Anya," said
Shaka. "He means well, but I'm sorry for us discussing you as if you're
not here."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:38 AM
Loranna sits in Kratos's cell, over the protests of her guards,
tending to the unconscious Ordinator even though she's reached the limit of
what her magic can do. Still though, she stays, watching his condition until
she feels sure he's not going to get worse.
I don't even know, she thinks to herself, whether I'm more hoping to
find out you've been under some malign influence all along dear or if you're
trying to make some flimsy case for us not beating the tar out of you. Dibella,
you might still be irate and ornery even if it turns out you are being made to act
this way ...
She pauses, looking at Kratos for a moment, then closing her eyes.
... I almost don't want to forgive you ...
... No; that's my anger talking. Forgiveness is a beautiful thing, a precious
gift that should not be squandered. I know that better than some.
She feels tears drip down her cheeks as she opens her eyes.
... By the Three, let this be an ordeal you are almost done with, Kratos,
she breathes, wiping her eyes and returning to her ministrations for now.
Posted by: JustinSane Today, 12:42 AM
"Thank you young lady" Fernando says as he looks in on
the Lady tending to the fallen Ordinator. He feels vaguely uncomfortable with
the situation, unsure of himself. Not a sensation he is used. He hangs back,
unsure whether or not he should announce his presence and thus interupt the
strange scene.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 15 2005, 06:42 PM)
"Thank you young lady" Fernando says as he looks in on
the Lady tending to the fallen Ordinator. He feels vaguely uncomfortable
with the situation, unsure of himself. Not a sensation he is used.
He hangs back, unsure whether or not he should announce his presence and thus
interupt the strange scene.
After a moment, Loranna notices Fernando's presence and looks up; the silver
tearstreaks under her eyes catch the light, giving her a diffusely ethereal,
sorrowful look.
" ... Excuse me," she says, wiping her face on a hankerchief; she
waves her hand and the cell door opens, and she steps out, the cell door
closing and locking behind her.
"Hello; I am Dres Loranna; do you need to see me?" she asks; in the
light outside the cell, her face looks less diffuse, more just beautiful than
ethereal.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:51 AM
Allerleirauh's journal, date uncertain:
Here in this stillquiet readiness I can see the shape of time - exact, like an
egg - and cracking. If it were not for what we bring with us, all would be
peaceful here.
So, you have trouble creating the chimera, this thing of wings and hooves and
paws and claws, antlers, horns, tusks and tail? Know this:
Nothing remains of us but story.
Is your armor part of your story? Or, perhaps, your hair? Bring it with you.
You will find the truth beyond all spheres not so different as to disallow it.
A purchased weapon, or a found one, is part of someone else's story. It will
not serve you here. Yet you will find no shortage of gear; the crafters of the
dead work to the highest standards. In the antechambers of the soul, when you
don flesh, select all you desire.
Vehk sought, once, to become all he desired, through the medium of the Heart.
He thought thus to escape his guilt. Yet he could not, in the end, escape his
desire, that made him as he is. His self he brought with him; encased in amber,
for all eternity, until Mercy set him free. You will find your choices are more
limited, and more boundless, than you might have imagined.
Skills and spells will not be forgotten. Indeed, if you were born before, you
may remember more than you intended. Tactics survive the transition best,
tactics and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.
You are eight: eight spheres, eight gates, at each one of which you sacrifice.
Fewer than eight cannot pass the gates alive. More than eight are not
permitted. With eight you will have enough to come and enough to return.
Enough, but no more; do not squander.
I could, if it lay within my power, teach you all to travel as I do, to come
here directly, as birds fly to their nests or the sun to its west. Though you
doubt me, know that the path by which I send you is easier. Do I seem cold or
distant? I would not inflict such sundering on any virgin soul. If you cannot
grasp my meaning, observe the cautionary tale of the Tribunal, who also grasped
power before the time.
To practical matters:
There are indeed beasts native to the plains of the dead. Cozen them if you
can. Beasts that serve you in the land of the living may choose to answer you
here, if they are first slain. Mark well the cost, and consider.
Those who can call spirits in the waking world will find that they can call
here, and something will come. I cannot say what.
Like a tree, or a sword, or a mountain, the spheres, as you know, form a tower.
Arynel prepares for you a ladder.
I cannot tell you of the summit, the ninth plain (sic), the final battlefield,
the cauldrons of rebirth.
You will have a guide. You will be able to dress yourselves first, in new
flesh, if you so desire, or your old flesh can serve. Bring with you what
Nalion will give to you.
The spirits who fight here are those who refuse to surrender their selves and
pass into the places of rest. They fight, not with the fervor of those who
fight for their lives, but with the fervor of those who have no lives and
desire them. They cannot be killed, only vanquished, and they will never cease
their fighting. But as long as any of you live, you can carry the battle to
them, and you only need to win once. Then you can pass into the Hero's Rest,
the place where the sun sleeps, Solunastra.
I mentioned at the first that I can see the egg. The father is angry that his
son is assaulted. When the Dragon stirs and shakes, all we have been and done
will be lost as if it had never been. Already Nalion's task is harder because
of the trembling. Come to me. Make all things solid. For all our sakes.
Posted by: JustinSane Today, 12:52 AM
"Forgive me my Lady, I should not have intruded. I'd
thought it a harmless means of demonstrating my skill, but I see now I was
mistaken. I am Fernando Illingworth, Master Wizard of the Mages Guild. I came
because you sent out a call for the finest trainers. I assure you, my skills in
restoration and illusion are as complete as my timing is bad. The patient: How
is he?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 15 2005, 04:36 PM)
Maybe we can get him back to his people and settle this,
Anya," said Shaka. "He means well, but I'm sorry for us
discussing you as if you're not here.
"I've said that, but I think a part of him doesn't want to go back."
Anya started walking towards Loranna and Ferdando, "I just don't want this
to become a thing of possession between you two. I know Isidor likes me as much
as you, and I know he's trying to see us happy, but I wonder how much it hurts
him."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:58 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:53 PM)
I've said that, but I think a part of him doesn't want to
go back." Anya started walking towards Loranna and Ferdando, "I just
don't want this to become a thing of possession between you two. I know Isidor
likes me as much as you, and I know he's trying to see us happy, but I wonder
how much it hurts him.
Shaka didn't know if she could hear, but he said to himself: "It's
impossible for him to feel the same as I do. As I did, when you first clung to
my shoulder."
Posted by: AND Today, 01:02 AM
PLaas felt weird adn very out of place. How did they manage to
cut him out of the conversation before he ever went in it? As Plaas could see
they were in deep conversation, he didn't dare to interrupt. He was a good
fighter, but against overwhelming odds and in the open? No. "I have just
come to offer my allegiance." He interruppted after seeing that they had
completely forgotten about him. "I have realized how stupid I was, and I
want to repay you."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 15 2005, 06:52 PM)
Forgive me my Lady, I should not have intruded. I'd
thought it a harmless means of demonstrating my skill, but I see now I was
mistaken. I am Fernando Illingworth, Master Wizard of the Mages
Guild. I came because you sent out a call for the finest trainers.
I assure you, my skills in restoration and illusion are as complete as my
timing is bad. The patient: How is he?
"Ah," Loranna says, her face brightening a little. "Master
Illingworth, a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for answering my
request," she says, offering him her hand.
"The patient ... he slumbers now; his condition is not one magic can
easily heal," she says, her tone becoming more serious. "But for the
moment he is resting; let us not disturb him."
She leads Fernando out, continuing. "We have several in town who, I hope,
will be able to benefit from your teachings, Master Illingsworth. Have you but
recently arrived? We shall see to your accomodations forthwith, and hopefully
speak to those who will be seeking your consuel."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:16 AM
Lock, please?
Loranna
Posted by: Miltiades Today, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 01:16 AM)
Lock, please?
Loranna
As per your request
Milt
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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:15 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna is in Ald Raathim's jail, having
recently been informed of Kratos's angry attacks on her guards and Falco
Redflash, and having just witnessed Kratos's collapse. Suspecting something
more at work in the troubled Ordinator, she has tended to him as best she can,
and is now meeting with Fernando the master Wizard, one of the trainers she has
called to Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 01:19 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi's off lounging about near the Arena...while important type stuff
happens....
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:20 AM
ooc summary: Tris, a young male Breton, is chatting with
Goranthir about fashion. In the last installment he told his stepmother he
couldn't sleep with her anymore because he was in love with someone else. Geez,
what a life.
A letter for Loranna arrived from Allerleirauh, General Light, detailing what
the group will face in the Outer Realms.
And since Moonblink is out of town, she's asked me to keep track of Luxi,
Ahjaar's 12 year old daughter. Luxi has been told she can eat in the tavern;
the bill is pre-paid. But I bet she's starting to get lonely.
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 01:21 AM
Summary for Fernando Illingworth, portly Breton illusionist: He
just met Lady Loranna and is currently speaking with her while walking away
from the jail
IC: "Thank you for your hospitality. If I may inquire, why do you have
such an urgent need of trainers? Typically for a sudden need one calls for
those who have the needed skill already, which is faster and more reliable than
training up healers and mages. Your call also suggested there was a certain
time pressure. What is the nature of your need? Are there specific individuals
who can not be replaced that must learn new skills rapidly?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 01:27 AM
Summary: Anya, the bosmeri rogue, is with the group.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 15 2005, 07:21 PM)
Summary for Fernando Illingworth, portly Breton
illusionist: He just met Lady Loranna and is currently speaking with her
while walking away from the jail
IC: "Thank you for your hospitality. If I may inquire, why do
you have such an urgent need of trainers? Typically for a sudden need one
calls for those who have the needed skill already, which is faster and more
reliable than training up healers and mages. Your call also suggested
there was a certain time pressure. What is the nature of your need?
Are there specific individuals who can not be replaced that must learn new
skills rapidly?"
"Ah, the most often-asked question," Loranna says. "Right, to
summarize briefly; a group of heroes must face arena style combat soon against
powerful ghosts, in an effort to right the problem which causes the restless
dead to seek the living. Trust and teamwork are of utmost importance, for these
heroes must face trials as yet not fully-understood, but also importantly, they
must be as fully-prepared as they can. I have called for the best trainers
around to aid those who will be undertaking this journey - trainers such as
yourself, Master Illingsworth."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:31 AM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, followed the group out
of the prison.
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 07:29 PM)
Ah, the most often-asked question," Loranna
says. "Right, to summarize briefly; a group of heroes must face
arena style combat soon against powerful ghosts, in an effort to right the
problem which causes the restless dead to seek the living. Trust and
teamwork are of utmost importance, for these heroes must face trials as yet not
fully-understood, but also importantly, they must be as fully-prepared as they
can. I have called for the best trainers around to aid those who will be
undertaking this journey - trainers such as yourself, Master
Illingsworth.
"Umm... right then. This is certaily a unique job. I'll do my best to
train everyone as quickly as possible. Might I suggest that enchanted items, if
you have the resources, may be worth considering? They can mimic the abilities
of decades of training. A commoner can be a powerful mage, or a warrior a
battlemage and healer. By the way, is there anywhere to get a good meal in your
domain? I do enjoy roughing it away from the refinements of established
culture, but I do miss the cuisine. No offense, my Lady."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:37 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 15 2005, 07:35 PM)
Umm... right then. This is certaily a unique
job. I'll do my best to train everyone as quickly as possible.
Might I suggest that enchanted items, if you have the resources, may be worth
considering? They can mimic the abilities of decades of training. A
commoner can be a powerful mage, or a warrior a battlemage and healer. By
the way, is there anywhere to get a good meal in your domain? I do enjoy
roughing it away from the refinements of established culture, but I do miss the
cuisine. No offense, my Lady.
"We're working on getting magic items to help out as well," Loranna
says with a smile. "Though of course, there is really no sustitute for
knowing the spell oneself, at least to me ..."
"As for food, we have the Drunken Guar, our tavern; let me take you there
now. It would also be a good way to introduce you to people," Loranna
says, heading out of the jail and leading Fernando to the tavern.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:45 AM
OOC: Isidor, male nord, is
sitting in the tavern.
IC: As he sat in the tavern, he thought about Skyrim. He missed it.
Isidor hadn't talked to many nords in Ald Ratthim, save Loranna...Loranna had
mentioned Nords that lived near Ald Ratthim. A settlement. Perhaps he'd visit
them. He stood up right away, and exited the tavern. She had mentioned they
lived in the foothills to the west Ald Ratthim.
He made his way west of the town, and made his way through the foothills. He
made his way to the top of a crest, and saw a splendid village, in classic
Nordic style. Small stone huts with thatched roofs sat everywhere, and a stable
stood to the left. Straight in front of him, a great hall, with a roff that
seemed to be an upside-down longship hull. He smirked, and walked foward, and
entered the great hall, his axe slung over his back, and his shirt sleeve
pulled up, revealing the mark emblazened his arm. He thought, If they're going
to find out, they'll find out now.
======
Tsei said to Falco "Fancy a drink? I don't have much money, but..."
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 01:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 07:37 PM)
We're working on getting magic items to help out as
well," Loranna says with a smile. "Though of course, there is
really no sustitute for knowing the spell oneself, at least to me ...
"As for food, we have the Drunken Guar, our tavern; let me take you there
now. It would also be a good way to introduce you to people,"
Loranna says, heading out of the jail and leading Fernando to the tavern.
Fernando smiled as he walked toward the tavern. "Very good then. I'm
hungry."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:47 AM
OOC: Falco Redflash, the male argonian rogue is currently with
Tsei, in the jail, waiting for the others to leave so he can give the ordinator
a good kick.
IC: "Sure thing, Tsei, I'll buy." He looked at his gold supplies as
they headed to the tavern, already alf-empty. I'll have to bolster my supply
thought Falco.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 01:48 AM
PLaas was very mad. They had once again ignored him. "My
lady, Loranna." PLaas said trying to hide his angered emotions. "I
humbly ask for an oath of fealty, I want to join you, and your lady's quests,
and protect you where ever you render." PLaas bowed, hoping that nnow they
would notice him.
Summary: PLaas, a good warrior has recently attacked Loranna and tries to
apologize for his actions, he is a young imperial.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 07:48 PM)
PLaas was very mad. They had once again ignored him. "My
lady, Loranna." PLaas said trying to hide his angered emotions. "I
humbly ask for an oath of fealty, I want to join you, and your lady's quests,
and protect you where ever you render." PLaas bowed, hoping that nnow they
would notice him.
Summary: PLaas, a good warrior has recently attacked Loranna and tries to
apologize for his actions, he is a young imperial.
Excusing herself from Fernando for a few moments, Loranna turns to face the
troubled Imperial.
"Plaas," she says, looking earnest, "please, tell me - why do
you feel a need to swear an oath of fealty?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 07:47 PM)
OOC: Falco Redflash, the male argonian rogue is currently with
Tsei, in the jail, waiting for the others to leave so he can give the ordinator
a good kick.
IC: "Sure thing, Tsei, I'll buy." He looked at his gold supplies as
they headed to the tavern, already alf-empty. I'll have to bolster my supply
thought Falco.
"Sounds good to me." She noticed him looking at his gold supplies.
"A job, maybe?"
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 01:53 AM
"I just wanted to make it formal and official. I am
dazzeled by the ways of teh west, of knights and lords, and with an oath, I
believe that I would be more loyal that if i didn't." PLaas said.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 03:52 PM)
Sounds good to me." She noticed him looking at his
gold supplies. "A job, maybe?
"Believe it or not, I actually have a job. Security Consultant. Can you
believ it? Me working in law enforcement. Perhaps within the next day or two we
could hit one of these Dres noble's houses."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 05:45 PM)
As he sat in the tavern, he thought about Skyrim. He missed it.
Isidor hadn't talked to many nords in Ald Ratthim, save Loranna...Loranna had
mentioned Nords that lived near Ald Ratthim. A settlement. Perhaps he'd visit
them. He stood up right away, and exited the tavern. She had mentioned they
lived in the foothills to the west Ald Ratthim.
He made his way west of the town, and made his way through the foothills. He
made his way to the top of a crest, and saw a splendid village, in classic
Nordic style. Small stone huts with thatched roofs sat everywhere, and a stable
stood to the left. Straight in front of him, a great hall, with a roof that
seemed to be an upside-down longship hull. He smirked, and walked foward, and
entered the great hall, his axe slung over his back, and his shirt sleeve
pulled up, revealing the mark emblazened his arm. He thought, If they're going
to find out, they'll find out now.
The Nords of Ald Raathim went about their daily business, feeding horses,
carrying water, rethaching rooves, with little more than a nod to the newcomer.
Strangers came and went like horseflies through Ald Raathim. They knew if
anything interesting was going on, it would be heard at dinner.
Being summer, the fire in the Great Hall was kept low, and the huge men
lounging around it were shirtless.
There were no guards, no sentries. Most would consider a room full of relaxing
Nord warriors to be secure enough without such things.
"And then it bit him, right where he'd remember it best!" came a loud
voice from beyond the fire, followed by an uproar of laughter.
An older man, with a beard like braided straw, noticed Isador's entrance and
stood. "Hail, stranger! Welcome to the Hall of Aricyn. What be your name
and business?"
The man extended a scarred hand to Isador.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 07:53 PM)
"I just wanted to make it formal and official. I am
dazzeled by the ways of teh west, of knights and lords, and with an oath, I
believe that I would be more loyal that if i didn't." PLaas said.
Loranna sighs, shaking her head. "Plaas, loyalty isn't born of oaths
alone," she says. "None of the people questing with me have sworn any
oaths of fealty; we are companions, fellow adventurers, friends. We form bonds
of camaraderie, of shared suffering and labor."
"If you want to adventure with us someday, that's fine; we welcome new
faces," she continues. "But I have no desire to require an oath of
you; I would much rather see you join us as an equal, and form the bonds we
share among ourselves over time."
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 02:05 AM
Plaas stood up. "Thank you, Loranna. I shall accept your
offer and I will join as one of your companions. I only hope that your
companions will accept me as an equal, and will hold no grudges against
me." Plaas looked towards Anya, who almost killed him at teh prison.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 07:54 PM)
Believe it or not, I actually have a job. Security
Consultant. Can you believ it? Me working in law enforcement. Perhaps within
the next day or two we could hit one of these Dres noble's houses.
She smiled. "Well, at least you get some steady pay. I'd like to do a job
or two, though."
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 15 2005, 08:01 PM)
The Nords of Ald Raathim went about their daily business,
feeding horses, carrying water, rethaching rooves, with little more than a nod
to the newcomer. Strangers came and went like horseflies through Ald Raathim.
They knew if anything interesting was going on, it would be heard at dinner.
Being summer, the fire in the Great Hall was kept low, and the huge men
lounging around it were shirtless.
There were no guards, no sentries. Most would consider a room full of relaxing
Nord warriors to be secure enough without such things.
"And then it bit him, right where he'd remember it best!" came a loud
voice from beyond the fire, followed by an uproar of laughter.
An older man, with a beard like braided straw, noticed Isador's entrance and
stood. "Hail, stranger! Welcome to the Hall of Aricyn. What be your name
and business?"
The man extended a scarred hand to Isador.
"Nice to meet you. The name's Isidor, of Skyrim." He shook the man's
hand and said "No business in particular, just visitng the other Skyrim
natives."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 06:05 PM)
Plaas stood up. "Thank you, Loranna. I shall accept your
offer and I will join as one of your companions. I only hope that your companions
will accept me as an equal, and will hold no grudges against me." Plaas
looked towards Anya, who almost killed him at teh prison.
"My dear would be assassin. I didn't hold a grudge. But you tried to kill
us, then you stalk the town a few days, then seemingly vanish. I had no proof
you were a changed man, and I'm a cautious girl."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:06 PM)
She smiled. "Well, at least you get some steady pay. I'd
like to do a job or two, though."
They arived at the guar and Falco ordered large steaming bowls of Alit soup
along with loaves of fresh bread. As they sat Falco asked, "So Tsei, I
have yet to learn much about you. You said that you are a traveler of sorts.
Well where did you come from? I'm just a little bit curious."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:11 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 08:05 PM)
Plaas stood up. "Thank you, Loranna. I shall accept your
offer and I will join as one of your companions. I only hope that your companions
will accept me as an equal, and will hold no grudges against me." Plaas
looked towards Anya, who almost killed him at teh prison.
Loranna says "Well, as for that ... people have long memories, dear. We've
been recently reminded how important it is to treat other with respect in order
to be respected."
"I meant what I said the day we first met; I bear you no grudge for your
grief. If you wish to be with us, then I'll open my doors and give you a
chance. But, still, it takes a while to erase the first impression of a
sniper's arrow; it won't be as easy as saying 'Ah, I want to work with you
people now; I'm sorry for attacking you.'"
She gives a small grin. "Life never was easy," she says, winking.
"Now, come; there's a perfectly good tavern for talking in, instead of
standing out in the open like this. Besides, I'm thirsty."
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 07:08 PM)
My dear would be assassin. I didn't hold a grudge. But you
tried to kill us, then you stalk the town a few days, then seemingly vanish. I
had no proof you were a changed man, and I'm a cautious girl.
PLaas grinned widely.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:14 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 08:10 PM)
They arived at the guar and Falco ordered large steaming bowls
of Alit soup along with loaves of fresh bread. As they sat Falco asked,
"So Tsei, I have yet to learn much about you. You said that you are a
traveler of sorts. Well where did you come from? I'm just a little bit curious."
"Well, I suppose know that we know each other better, I could tell you. My
father was an assitant of Master Ayron's, in Vas. After a disagreement, we were
told to leave the town. So we did, but I left my family. I've been travelling
around ever since. I came to Ald Rathimm, because I heard of some adventurers
that lived here." She smiled, and drank some soup.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:14 PM)
"Well, I suppose know that we know each other better, I
could tell you. My father was an assitant of Master Ayron's, in Vas. After a
disagreement, we were told to leave the town. So we did, but I left my family.
I've been travelling around ever since. I came to Ald Rathimm, because I heard
of some adventurers that lived here." She smiled, and drank some soup.
"Where is your family now?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 06:06 PM)
Nice to meet you. The name's Isidor, of Skyrim." He
shook the man's hand and said "No business in particular, just visitng the
other Skyrim natives.
The man gave him a broken-toothed smile and a firm handshake, then suddenly,
his hand jerked back reflexively and his smile faded. He had seen the mark on
Isador's arm.
"You've said your name, stranger, but now I'm wondering again who you
are."
Noticing the blonde warrior's change in attitude, a huge, black-haird bear of a
Nord stood from his place by the fire and approached, followed closely by a
very young man, frankly too pretty to be taken seriously.
The huge man took one look at Isador's arm and spoke, "This isn't Skyrim
soil, stranger, but the air you breath in this hall is still the breath of
Kyne. Begone with you."
"Hold a moment, Fjall," said the young man. "This isn't Skyrim,
as you say. Let him speak for himself, first."
He turned a serious look on Isador.
"I am Helgi called Hagslayer, appointed by Chief Aricyn to stand in his
place in his absence. Say how, Isidor of Skyrim, you come by that mark?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 08:17 PM)
Where is your family now?
"Who knows?" She didn't seem to want to discuss it anymore.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 15 2005, 08:18 PM)
The man gave him a broken-toothed smile and a firm handshake,
then suddenly, his hand jerked back reflexively and his smile faded. He had
seen the mark on Isador's arm.
"You've said your name, stranger, but now I'm wondering again who you
are."
Noticing the blonde warrior's change in attitude, a huge, black-haird bear of a
Nord stood from his place by the fire and approached, followed closely by a
very young man, frankly too pretty to be taken seriously.
The huge man took one look at Isador's arm and spoke, "This isn't Skyrim
soil, stranger, but the air you breath in this hall is still the breath of
Kyne. Begone with you."
"Hold a moment, Fjall," said the young man. "This isn't Skyrim,
as you say. Let him speak for himself, first."
He turned a serious look on Isador.
"I am Helgi called Hagslayer, appointed by Chief Aricyn to stand in his
place in his absence. Say how, Isidor of Skyrim, you come by that mark?"
Isidor smiled, and then frowned. "I've told you my name. That is what you
need to know, not my deeds." He said, adressing the blonde warrior.
After the dark haired Nord's words, Isidor would've grabbed his axe, had it not
been for the the third Nord that spoke. "Cheif? Very well. They call me a
murderer, but this is not truly a fair title. I did what I thought was correct,
and they exiled me."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 06:24 PM)
"Who knows?" She didn't seem to want to discuss it
anymore.
Isidor smiled, and then frowned. "I've told you my name. That is what you
need to know, not my deeds." He said, adressing the blonde warrior.
After the dark haired Nord's words, Isidor would've grabbed his axe, had it not
been for the the third Nord that spoke. "Cheif? Very well. They call me a
murderer, but this is not truly a fair title. I did what I thought was correct,
and they exiled me."
"Who are 'they'?" Helgi asked. "Who was it that placed this mark
on you for all to see?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:24 PM)
"Who knows?" She didn't seem to want to discuss it
anymore.
"I'm sorry. I know it must hurt. Why I am not exactly on good relations
with my family. For all I know they could be dead."
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 02:31 AM
They walked into a the tavern and got a booth. Plaas then
continued the conversation. "I still want to join Loranna. I realize that
it would be difficult but I am still willing to join." Plaas said.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 15 2005, 08:26 PM)
Who are 'they'?" Helgi asked. "Who was it that
placed this mark on you for all to see?
Isidor said nothing for a moment and then said "The Elders, of my
tribe." He sighed and said "Have time for a story?"
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 08:27 PM)
I'm sorry. I know it must hurt. Why I am not exactly on
good relations with my family. For all I know they could be dead.
She smiled, and pulled him a little closer to her.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:42 PM)
She smiled, and pulled him a little closer to her.
Falco came closer. A faint clicking sound emenated from his throat, as he
reverted back to his native hist language.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 06:42 PM)
Isidor said nothing for a moment and then said "The Elders,
of my tribe." He sighed and said "Have time for a story?"
"I think it's one we need to hear," said Helgi, motioning them all
back to the fire.
Huge Fjall didn't take his dark eyes off of Isador for a moment, but Helgi
passed the newcomer a mug of ale as they took their seats on the hide covered
floor and awaited his story.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 08:45 PM)
Falco came closer. A faint clicking sound emenated from his
throat, as he reverted back to his native hist language.
"As I said, I don't speak hist."
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 15 2005, 08:47 PM)
"I think it's one we need to hear," said Helgi,
motioning them all back to the fire.
Huge Fjall didn't take his dark eyes off of Isador for a moment, but Helgi
passed the newcomer a mug of ale as they took their seats on the hide covered
floor and awaited his story.
Isidor sat down, and began to speak.
"My family lived in a small village, south of Dawnstar, near Stonehills.
My father was the chief of the tribe there. He was a good man, but he was very
strict. There was a man in the tribe, named Striter the Obvious."
"He didn't like my father, or the way he ruled. He and my father were
always at loggerheads, about something. Where we got our water from, what we
did about the wolves around our village, and the behavior of myself and my
brother."
"One day, after a celebration for a birthday, Striter and his friends got
drunk. I was out with a female friend of mine in the woods. Someone s went in
to my house.." Isidor stopped for a moment, then continued "and they
killed my family. My little sister, my brother, my father and my mother."
"My family was unrecognizeable, when I returned. My father's eyes had been
gouged out, and stuck into my mother's mouth. My brother had been brutally
dismembered, and his limbs had been hung from the ceiling. My mother had
been...violated, before she died. I came back to the house, saw what had been
done, and knew that Striter had done this. Very calmly, I picked up my father's
axe, walked over to his shack, and cut him in two."
"No one believed me that Striter had killed my family, no matter what I
said. The council of Elders punished me, branded a mark on my arm, and told me
that I was to never return to Skyrim, under penalty of death."
"Satisfied?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:53 PM)
As I said, I don't speak hist.
"Sorry sometimes I forget. The language of the wet-skins is broken and
inefficient."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 08:55 PM)
Sorry sometimes I forget. The language of the wet-skins is
broken and inefficient.
"This is true, but at least it's not clicks." She hugged him tightly.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:56 PM)
"This is true, but at least it's not clicks." She
hugged him tightly.
He hugged her back, happy with the world, at least for now...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:28 AM
Loranna had stayed in the tavern for but a short while, wetting
her throat; she hadn't wanted to intrude on Tsei and Falco, and Plaas had
sooned found the wonders of the cuisine tempting, and there were things she
still needed to do. Fernando was settling in, it seemed; she should go check on
Kratos, then Slyvos, look for Cyndarius to talk to him ...
The Ordinator was still resting; Loranna noted Dram seemed unusually
tight-lipped but she did not press the matter right now; he simply said he
would speak with her on the morrow. She went back to the castle to look for
Slyvos.
And, while she was looking, she checking in on her usual day to day affairs.
And while she was doing that ... she found a letter.
She sat down, and read the letter once, blinking. then, she read the letter
twice, her fingers trembling slightly. Then, just to be sure, she read the
letter a third time, and her eyes grew moist and she lifted the letter to her
lips and kissed it softly.
And then, she got up, intent on finding her companions. Any and all of them.
The General had spoken and her words had to be heard.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:34 AM
Tris was on his way back to the Arena. Goranthir had a point.
Crazed Ordinators or no crazed Ordinators, the group needed to get some practice
today.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 08:58 PM)
He hugged her back, happy with the world, at least for now...
She released him, and continued drinking her soup. She had a tear in her eye.
She wasn't used to love, just flings. If this was, in fact, love.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 05:38 PM)
She released him, and continued drinking her soup. She had a
tear in her eye. She wasn't used to love, just flings. If this was, in fact,
love.
He saw a tear in her eye and thought to himself I am moving to fast I should
have slowed down.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 09:39 PM)
He saw a tear in her eye and thought to himself I am moving
to fast I should have slowed down.
Falco and Tsei hear a discrete cough, and a slightly discomforted Dilave taps
her foot, looking at them.
"The Lady requests your presence; it's about arena," she says. "
... She sounded pretty worked up. She's outside now, waiting at the
arena."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 09:47 PM)
Falco and Tsei hear a discrete cough, and a slightly
discomforted Dilave taps her foot, looking at them.
"The Lady requests your presence; it's about arena," she says.
" ... She sounded pretty worked up. She's outside now, waiting at
the arena."
"Ah, er, yes." Tsei wipes her eye, and drops some gold.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 09:28 PM)
And then, she got up, intent on finding her companions. Any and all of
them. The General had spoken and her words had to be heard.
Reichi was sitting near the Arena, his eyes closed. Just lounging in the warmth
of the sun. Dagger Of Senses was gripped lightly in his hand. For all the world
the lounging Dunmer looked as if he had fallen alseep, but with the Dagger
there was little chance of anything getting near him unnoticed.
QUOTE
... She sounded pretty worked up. She's outside now,
waiting at the arena.
Of course, he had noticed Loranna when she arrived..
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 05:47 PM)
Falco and Tsei hear a discrete cough, and a slightly
discomforted Dilave taps her foot, looking at them.
"The Lady requests your presence; it's about arena," she says.
" ... She sounded pretty worked up. She's outside now, waiting at
the arena."
"Sure thing." Falco stood and looked to Tsei, "Are you
coming?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 07:47 PM)
Falco and Tsei hear a discrete cough, and a slightly
discomforted Dilave taps her foot, looking at them.
"The Lady requests your presence; it's about arena," she says.
" ... She sounded pretty worked up. She's outside now, waiting at
the arena."
Anya heard the messenger from her corner. Getting up, she slipped in behind the
two argonians.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 06:53 PM)
Isidor sat down, and began to speak.
"My family lived in a small village, south of Dawnstar, near Stonehills.
My father was the chief of the tribe there. He was a good man, but he was very
strict. There was a man in the tribe, named Striter the Obvious."
"He didn't like my father, or the way he ruled. He and my father were
always at loggerheads, about something. Where we got our water from, what we
did about the wolves around our village, and the behavior of myself and my
brother."
"One day, after a celebration for a birthday, Striter and his friends got
drunk. I was out with a female friend of mine in the woods. Someone s went in
to my house.." Isidor stopped for a moment, then continued "and they
killed my family. My little sister, my brother, my father and my mother."
"My family was unrecognizeable, when I returned. My father's eyes had been
gouged out, and stuck into my mother's mouth. My brother had been brutally
dismembered, and his limbs had been hung from the ceiling. My mother had
been...violated, before she died. I came back to the house, saw what had been
done, and knew that Striter had done this. Very calmly, I picked up my father's
axe, walked over to his shack, and cut him in two."
"No one believed me that Striter had killed my family, no matter what I
said. The council of Elders punished me, branded a mark on my arm, and told me
that I was to never return to Skyrim, under penalty of death."
"Satisfied?"
Helgi and the rest had been dead quite. The only iterruptions to Isador's tale
being the crackling of the fire and the occasional neighing of a horse.
"Understand," said Helgi, his pale cheeks red in the firelight,
"that I am not Chief here, and only stand in his absence. We have heard
your tale, and you were honorable in your telling. But as I am not chief, I
must discuss this with others here.
"It is customary, of course, for you to be refused entrance to the village
until we have made our decision, but Chief Aricyn has said that we are a part
of Ald Raathim, and so we are. So, as you are welcome there, you are welcome to
remain here. At least until we have made our decision."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 09:48 PM)
Sure thing." Falco stood and looked to Tsei,
"Are you coming?
"Yep!"
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 09:55 PM)
Anya heard the messenger from her corner. Getting up, she
slipped in behind the two argonians.
"I don't believe we've met. My name's Tsei."
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 15 2005, 09:56 PM)
Helgi and the rest had been dead quite. The only iterruptions to
Isador's tale being the crackling of the fire and the occasional neighing of a
horse.
"Understand," said Helgi, his pale cheeks red in the firelight,
"that I am not Chief here, and only stand in his absence. We have heard
your tale, and you were honorable in your telling. But as I am not chief, I
must discuss this with others here.
"It is customary, of course, for you to be refused entrance to the village
until we have made our decision, but Chief Aricyn has said that we are a part
of Ald Raathim, and so we are. So, as you are welcome there, you are welcome to
remain here. At least until we have made our decision."
"Would you like me to leave while you make your decision?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 07:59 PM)
I don't believe we've met. My name's Tsei.
"Ah yes, you seem to be quite the charmer around, in more ways than one.
My name is Anya. Just a simple bosmer girl."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:02 AM
Loranna beckons her friends to come closer, saying " ...
Word from the General; I have her latest letter here." She turns to face
her friends.
" ... It seems as far as items go, we won't be bringing our gear with us -
at least, unless it's ... special," she says by way of introduction, leading
people to the center of the arena. "Here; let me read ..."
QUOTE
Here in this stillquiet readiness I can see the shape of time -
exact, like an egg - and cracking. If it were not for what we bring with us,
all would be peaceful here.
So, you have trouble creating the chimera, this thing of wings and hooves and
paws and claws, antlers, horns, tusks and tail? Know this:
Nothing remains of us but story.
Is your armor part of your story? Or, perhaps, your hair? Bring it with you.
You will find the truth beyond all spheres not so different as to disallow it.
A purchased weapon, or a found one, is part of someone else's story. It will
not serve you here. Yet you will find no shortage of gear; the crafters of the
dead work to the highest standards. In the antechambers of the soul, when you
don flesh, select all you desire.
Vehk sought, once, to become all he desired, through the medium of the Heart.
He thought thus to escape his guilt. Yet he could not, in the end, escape his
desire, that made him as he is. His self he brought with him; encased in amber,
for all eternity, until Mercy set him free. You will find your choices are more
limited, and more boundless, than you might have imagined.
Skills and spells will not be forgotten. Indeed, if you were born before, you
may remember more than you intended. Tactics survive the transition best,
tactics and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.
You are eight: eight spheres, eight gates, at each one of which you sacrifice.
Fewer than eight cannot pass the gates alive. More than eight are not
permitted. With eight you will have enough to come and enough to return.
Enough, but no more; do not squander.
I could, if it lay within my power, teach you all to travel as I do, to come
here directly, as birds fly to their nests or the sun to its west. Though you
doubt me, know that the path by which I send you is easier. Do I seem cold or
distant? I would not inflict such sundering on any virgin soul. If you cannot
grasp my meaning, observe the cautionary tale of the Tribunal, who also grasped
power before the time.
To practical matters:
There are indeed beasts native to the plains of the dead. Cozen them if you
can. Beasts that serve you in the land of the living may choose to answer you
here, if they are first slain. Mark well the cost, and consider.
Those who can call spirits in the waking world will find that they can call
here, and something will come. I cannot say what.
Like a tree, or a sword, or a mountain, the spheres, as you know, form a tower.
Arynel prepares for you a ladder.
I cannot tell you of the summit, the ninth plain (sic), the final battlefield,
the cauldrons of rebirth.
You will have a guide. You will be able to dress yourselves first, in new
flesh, if you so desire, or your old flesh can serve. Bring with you what
Nalion will give to you.
The spirits who fight here are those who refuse to surrender their selves and
pass into the places of rest. They fight, not with the fervor of those who
fight for their lives, but with the fervor of those who have no lives and
desire them. They cannot be killed, only vanquished, and they will never cease
their fighting. But as long as any of you live, you can carry the battle to
them, and you only need to win once. Then you can pass into the Hero's Rest,
the place where the sun sleeps, Solunastra.
I mentioned at the first that I can see the egg. The father is angry that his
son is assaulted. When the Dragon stirs and shakes, all we have been and done
will be lost as if it had never been. Already Nalion's task is harder because
of the trembling. Come to me. Make all things solid. For all our sakes.
She looks up to her companions once she has finished reading ...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:08 AM
Anya looked up with a puzzled face, "Does this mean that
unless the equipment has some special meaning to us, we can't bring them with
us?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 06:02 PM)
Loranna beckons her friends to come closer, saying " ...
Word from the General; I have her latest letter here." She turns to
face her friends.
" ... It seems as far as items go, we won't be bringing our gear with us -
at least, unless it's ... special," she says by way of introduction,
leading people to the center of the arena. "Here; let me read
..."
She looks up to her companions once she has finished reading ...
"So we can only bring weapons we have been given, not purchased or
found?"
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 04:09 AM
Fernando frowns elaborately before speaking: "Well.. this
certainly explains why you seek trainers. It sounds as if this battlefield, an
outer realm presumably, places a premium on skill that is not dependent on
equipment. Unarmed and unarmored skills may be vaulable as of course the more
obviously useful talents of the mage."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:01 PM)
Ah yes, you seem to be quite the charmer around, in more
ways than one. My name is Anya. Just a simple bosmer girl.
Tsei smiled and said "There's one thing I know, and that's that girls are
never simple. Whether we admit or not, we are complex, thoughtful people."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:10 AM
Diamond, again as Shai, appeared in the crowd in time to hear
what Loranna had to say regarding gear.
"No problem to me," she said briskly, "Just need these...if it
so happens I'm coming, that is. I wouldn't mind standing in as an opponent
today, though, or something."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:11 AM
Reichi blinked. "I like how she put what we can and can't
take with us, real poetic," he said after a few moments. "Well then.
By that i can geuss what i'll still be able to bring along. Sounds like i'll be
berft my armor though. Oh well."
"I'd wreck it eventually anyways."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:12 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 10:08 PM)
So we can only bring weapons we have been given, not
purchased or found?
Goranthir strode into the field, his gray cloak flowing about his shoulders,
the drape and cut of his simple new ranger's uniform dashing.
"I sincerely hope not."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:13 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 15 2005, 09:09 PM)
Fernando frowns elaborately before speaking: "Well..
this certainly explains why you seek trainers. It sounds as if this
battlefield, an outer realm presumably, places a premium on skill that is not
dependent on equipment. Unarmed and unarmored skills may be vaulable as
of course the more obviously useful talents of the mage."
Tris had listened with brow furrowed, concentrating.
"She said there wouldn't be a problem with equipment, that plenty of good
equipment would be available. And I think Anya got it... it's things that have
meaning to you that you can bring. Things that define who you are."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 06:13 PM)
Tris had listened with brow furrowed, concentrating.
"She said there wouldn't be a problem with equipment, that plenty of good
equipment would be available. And I think Anya got it... it's things that have
meaning to you that you can bring. Things that define who you are."
"Then I can bring my clothes and saber... thats all I need."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 08:10 PM)
Tsei smiled and said "There's one thing I know, and that's
that girls are never simple. Whether we admit or not, we are complex, thoughtful
people."
Anya smiled and winked, "I've been called many things, but not thoughtful.
Many would beg to differ."
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 10:13 PM)
Tris had listened with brow furrowed, concentrating.
"She said there wouldn't be a problem with equipment, that plenty of good
equipment would be available. And I think Anya got it... it's things that have
meaning to you that you can bring. Things that define who you are."
"Ah, I see. Like if you were a character in a story. Which of your
belongings would be noted? Which would a reader need to know about to
understand who you were? Odd. I wonder who makes these rules."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 10:13 PM)
Tris had listened with brow furrowed, concentrating.
"She said there wouldn't be a problem with equipment, that plenty of good
equipment would be available. And I think Anya got it... it's things that have
meaning to you that you can bring. Things that define who you are."
"Exactly," Loranna says. "My armor ... I found it, in Gemin. I
know it belonged to another before me; I took it from her body, having fought
her reanimated corpse among a horde of zombies. So, chances are ... unless it
counts as part of my story, part of my coming of age as an adventurer, it won't
follow me. But there will be something waiting for me if it doesn't come."
She looks to Fernando and says "Skills, yes; tactics, teamwork,
definitely. We need to train but more importantly, we need to grow -
become greater than just the sum of our parts, as a team." She looks to
Goranthir, saying " ... And it seems there are ways for our skills to work
there, perhaps ..."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 07:59 PM)
Would you like me to leave while you make your
decision?
"As I said," said Helgi, "you are free to go where you
wish."
He looked rather sympathetic as he added, "Please leave the Hall, so we
can discuss matters, though."
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 04:25 AM
"I have some experience working as a part of small task
forces composed of a small number of highly skilled individuals, such as this
will require. In my experience, mutual respect is a basic pre-requisite for
success unless the indivual skill of the members is overwhelming compared to
the difficulty of the task. For more challenging tasks, respect is necessary to
have a realistic chance at success. For a good chance, mutual trust. Trust is a
difficult commodity to obtain however. Much more rare than skill or bravery. I
hope your group has built such trust already, because it does not usually
develop quickly."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 15 2005, 10:21 PM)
As I said," said Helgi, "you are free to go
where you wish.
He looked rather sympathetic as he added, "Please leave the Hall, so we
can discuss matters, though."
Isidor nodded and rose to his feet. He walked out of the hall, and returned to
Ald Rathimm. He saw the group in the Arena and made his way there. "A
bout?" He asked. His mind was spinning though. If the tribe that
doesn't live in Skyrim don't like me, what will my tribe think?
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:29 AM
Loranna gives Fernando an uneasy grin. "We're working on
developing that trust," she says, noting Isidor and waving him over.
"It's been an uphill journey."
"Isidor, word from the General," Loranna says, letting him read the
letter.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:29 AM
She was satisified with the answer to equipment, but something
else crossed Anya's mind, "What is she talking about when she says 'You
will be able to dress yourselves first, in new flesh, if you so desire, or your
old flesh can serve' I cannot even begin to understand that part."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 10:29 PM)
Loranna gives Fernando an uneasy grin. "We're working
on developing that trust," she says, noting Isidor and waving him
over. "It's been an uphill journey."
"Isidor, word from the General," Loranna says, letting him read the
letter.
Isidor reads the letter and says "Well, at least this explains the
situation better. Items of meaning to us? Well, my axe is my only stalhwart
companion."
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 04:35 AM
Fernando suddenly broke his thoughtful expression with a rather
embarrassed grin. "Oh my.. I do believe I am so accustomed to being known
I have forgotten to introduce myself to present company. I am Fernando
Illingworth, Master Wizard of the Mage's Guild and specialist in the schools of
Illusion and Restoration. I am here as a trainer. I usually try to offer a
broader range of services however, try understand the reason training is sought
and address that as best as is possible. This is certainly a more interesting
job than most however."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 10:13 PM)
Tris had listened with brow furrowed, concentrating.
"She said there wouldn't be a problem with equipment, that plenty of good
equipment would be available. And I think Anya got it... it's things that have
meaning to you that you can bring. Things that define who you are."
Goranthir smiled. "Then my armor wouldn't have come through anyhow. That
was a gift, but not something that was truly me, as much as my new clothes are
... And that's dashed good news about animals being present there."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:38 AM
"What's all this about sacrifices?" asked Shai.
"Does it mean that we would die at the gates to pass through to meat the
dead? Does it mean that we give something of our own? I don't understand."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 08:37 PM)
Goranthir smiled. "Then my armor wouldn't have come
through anyhow. That was a gift, but not something that was truly me, as
much as my new clothes are ... And that's dashed good news about animals being
present there."
"Whether, you, or I , or anyone for that matter, can speak with them is
another matter though. But I assume we'll tackle that problem if it arises.
Though I rarely exercise beast tongue, certianly not like you. I can make out
feelings and intentions easy enough, but you, you're good. If anyone can talk
to those beasts, I have no doubt you'll be the one."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:42 AM
Goranthir bowed to Illingworth. "Well met, sir.
Goranthir."
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 10:38 PM)
"What's all this about sacrifices?" asked Shai.
"Does it mean that we would die at the gates to pass through to meat the
dead? Does it mean that we give something of our own? I don't understand."
"Well, if we're fighting ghosts, we may need to be ghosts ourselves."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:41 PM)
Whether, you, or I , or anyone for that matter, can speak
with them is another matter though. But I assume we'll tackle that problem if
it arises. Though I rarely exercise beast tongue, certianly not like you. I can
make out feelings and intentions easy enough, but you, you're good. If anyone
can talk to those beasts, I have no doubt you'll be the one.
Goranthir blushed at the compliment. "I think I just take more pleasure
from it than most who have the gift, so I use it more. But thank you."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:29 PM)
She was satisified with the answer to equipment, but something
else crossed Anya's mind, "What is she talking about when she says 'You
will be able to dress yourselves first, in new flesh, if you so desire, or your
old flesh can serve' I cannot even begin to understand that part."
" ... I don't know Anya," Loranna says, " but ... 'Indeed, if
you were born before, you may remember more than you intended' suggests to me
she's maybe talking about previous incarnations of ourselves, such as Nerevar
and the Nerevarine, or ... maybe we'll be able to choose forms that reflect how
we see ourselves or wished to see ourselves. I'm not sure."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 10:37 PM)
Goranthir smiled. "Then my armor wouldn't have come
through anyhow. That was a gift, but not something that was truly me, as
much as my new clothes are ... And that's dashed good news about animals being
present there."
Loranna blinks. "Um ... I hope your sword at least comes along - or you
can pick one similar to it power wise," she says, grinning. "I was
kind of liking our little tactic."
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 10:38 PM)
"What's all this about sacrifices?" asked Shai.
"Does it mean that we would die at the gates to pass through to meat the
dead? Does it mean that we give something of our own? I don't understand."
" ... I don't understand it totally myself," Loranna says. "But
... how did it go ... when we're born, the Eight each give us something, that
we think makes us who we are. When we pass through the gates, we give those
gifts up, give up what we think we are - and what we really are is what's
left."
She shrugs. "It's something I think we'll only understand when it happens
..."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 06:42 PM)
Goranthir bowed to Illingworth. "Well met, sir.
Goranthir."
"Well, if we're fighting ghosts, we may need to be ghosts ourselves."
Diamond thought about this, and Shai responded.
"What about me? If I go, do Diamond and Marein come with me? Am I already
dead? Do we count as three or one? Or none at all? If I am dead, do we have to
send a body at all should I go?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 10:43 PM)
Loranna blinks. "Um ... I hope your sword at least
comes along - or you can pick one similar to it power wise," she says,
grinning. "I was kind of liking our little tactic."
Goranthir laughs and pulls the sword out from his cloak. "I hope so too.
I'm fond of it as well. The Psijics of Artaeum gave it to me, and said it would
suit me well when I learned how to use it ... If that doesn't count as my own
equipment, I think we're all going forth into battle quite nude."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:48 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 10:44 PM)
Diamond thought about this, and Shai responded.
"What about me? If I go, do Diamond and Marein come with me? Am I already
dead? Do we count as three or one? Or none at all? If I am dead, do we have to
send a body at all should I go?"
"You'll find out when it happens," Goranthir says. "It sounds
like it will be very ... educational about who each of us truly is."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 10:46 PM)
Goranthir laughs and pulls the sword out from his cloak. "I
hope so too. I'm fond of it as well. The Psijics of Artaeum gave it
to me, and said it would suit me well when I learned how to use it ... If that
doesn't count as my own equipment, I think we're all going forth into battle
quite nude."
Loranna laughs, a merry twinkle in her eye as she looks at Goranthir. She
mutters "For my preferred attacks, I don't actually need weapons or
armor - though, I do like my ice armor ..."
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 10:44 PM)
Diamond thought about this, and Shai responded.
"What about me? If I go, do Diamond and Marein come with me? Am I already
dead? Do we count as three or one? Or none at all? If I am dead, do we have to
send a body at all should I go?"
She stops laughing, looking at Diamond with a confused expression.
"Honestly dear ... I don't know how that would work ... I still don't know
if we're meant to be ghosts; I don't think that's the intent, though."
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 04:52 AM
"I wonder if putting on new flesh has reference to an
effect similar to that of the more powerful of sixth house ash creatures. The
could control the mutations of corpus into forms of their own choosing,
according to the research of the late Skink-in-Tree's Shade. There are divine
components to corpus disease, and it is believed that corpus itself is linked
to the heart of Lorkhan. I've always wanted the form of an ascended sleeper
myself. I'm halfway there already. Ha-Hah!"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:52 AM
"Would everyone like to continue this discussion in the
tavern? I don't think we're going to do much fighting now. Plus" He added
with a growl "I'm starving."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:52 AM
Diamond (really Diamond this time) shrugged. "There's not
much chance I find out at all, I'm afraid," she said, "Particularly
since the three of us are such an unknown. I don't think experimentation time
is now, hmm?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:54 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 10:52 PM)
Diamond (really Diamond this time) shrugged. "There's not
much chance I find out at all, I'm afraid," she said, "Particularly
since the three of us are such an unknown. I don't think experimentation time
is now, hmm?"
"Possibly not," Goranthir said, and then added with a gentle smile.
"Or we might get three for the price of one, which would help the odds a
lot ..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:55 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 15 2005, 10:52 PM)
I wonder if putting on new flesh has reference to an
effect similar to that of the more powerful of sixth house ash creatures.
The could control the mutations of corpus into forms of their own choosing,
according to the research of the late Skink-in-Tree's Shade. There are
divine components to corpus disease, and it is believed that corpus itself is
linked to the heart of Lorkhan. I've always wanted the form of an
ascended sleeper myself. I'm halfway there already. Ha-Hah!
Loranna raises an eyebrow at Fernando. " ... I don't think this is quite
like corpus," she says, wondering if Fernando is not a little eccentric.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 10:52 PM)
Would everyone like to continue this discussion in the
tavern? I don't think we're going to do much fighting now. Plus" He added
with a growl "I'm starving.
"We're always going to the tavern; if we're hungry, let's grace Razbiah
with our patronage," Loranna says.
She looks to Diamond with a sheepish smile.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:55 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 08:52 PM)
Diamond (really Diamond this time) shrugged. "There's not
much chance I find out at all, I'm afraid," she said, "Particularly
since the three of us are such an unknown. I don't think experimentation time
is now, hmm?"
"Doesn't those two inhabit your body through your crystal? If worse comes
to worse, maybe you could come as just Diamond..."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 06:54 PM)
Possibly not," Goranthir said, and then added with a
gentle smile. "Or we might get three for the price of one, which would
help the odds a lot ...
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:55 PM)
Doesn't those two inhabit your body through your crystal?
If worse comes to worse, maybe you could come as just Diamond...
Diamond smiled back at Loranna and Goranthir, refraining from snorting at
Anya's comment. "I find that hard to believe, Anya," she said,
"I can't think of any purpose I would serve in a battle, and at least
Eight others who would be better suited. You were right, I belong here for
before and after. Come on, let's go up to the castle or tavern."
The group moved.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:03 AM
Isidor sat down at the table, in a better mood then the last
time he had sat here. He addressed the group. "Anyone know this woman?
Zalliah? She visited myself and Arynel at the docks last night, and told us
what good fighters we were." He pulled out her bracelet. "She dropped
his too."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 11:03 PM)
Isidor sat down at the table, in a better mood then the last
time he had sat here. He addressed the group. "Anyone know this woman?
Zalliah? She visited myself and Arynel at the docks last night, and told us
what good fighters we were." He pulled out her bracelet. "She dropped
his too."
Loranna raises her eyebrows. "Zalliah? Yes, I know her; I crowned her
Harvest Princess back during early Harvest Festival," she says, glancing
with her eyes at Goranthir.
" ... She came to you on the docks, you say?" Loranna asks.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 11:07 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows. "Zalliah? Yes, I
know her; I crowned her Harvest Princess back during early Harvest
Festival," she says, glancing with her eyes at Goranthir.
" ... She came to you on the docks, you say?" Loranna asks.
"Oh," Goranthir grimaced. "That was her name?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 11:07 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows. "Zalliah? Yes, I
know her; I crowned her Harvest Princess back during early Harvest
Festival," she says, glancing with her eyes at Goranthir.
" ... She came to you on the docks, you say?" Loranna asks.
"Yes. I was talking with Arynel, and she came and talked to us. She spoke
for a few moments, then left. She dropped her bracelet, and I picked it
up." He gave the bracelet to Loranna.
OOC: Night all.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 11:09 PM)
"Yes. I was talking with Arynel, and she came and talked to
us. She spoke for a few moments, then left. She dropped her bracelet, and I
picked it up." He gave the bracelet to Loranna.
OOC: Night all.
Loranna takes the bracelet from Isidor, muttering "I wonder if she dropped
it, or if she 'dropped' it," she says. "She has something of a roving
eye, to put it one way. I heard she had half a dozen lovers by the turn of this
month ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 11:13 PM)
Loranna takes the bracelet from Isidor, muttering "I wonder
if she dropped it, or if she 'dropped' it," she says. "She has
something of a roving eye, to put it one way. I heard she had half a
dozen lovers by the turn of this month ..."
"Well, perhaps I'll look for her tommorrow. Talos knows I've got nothing
else to do. Oh, did I tell you? I went to the Nordic settlement. Nice folks,
but they're making a decison on whether or not they want to let me back
in."
As he spoke, his mind drifted Half a dozen lovers? he thought.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:19 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 11:16 PM)
Well, perhaps I'll look for her tommorrow. Talos knows
I've got nothing else to do. Oh, did I tell you? I went to the Nordic
settlement. Nice folks, but they're making a decison on whether or not they
want to let me back in.
As he spoke, his mind drifted Half a dozen lovers? he thought.
"Just be careful," Goranthir says quietly. "She's difficult to
get rid of."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 11:19 PM)
Just be careful," Goranthir says quietly. "She's
difficult to get rid of.
Loranna says "Ah ..." when Isidor mentions having gone to the Nord
settlement.
"I wish you the best, Isidor," she says, twirling the bracelet in her
fingers. "And Goranthir is right; she's aggresively forward. Be
careful."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 11:27 PM)
Loranna says "Ah ..." when Isidor mentions having gone
to the Nord settlement.
"I wish you the best, Isidor," she says, twirling the bracelet in her
fingers. "And Goranthir is right; she's aggresively forward.
Be careful."
Shaka was quiet as he too puzzled over Allerleirauh's words. He mused aloud:
"I know we've already talked the letter over, but I wonder if the Spear
qualifies as something I can take along. The Dragonbone Cuirass doesn't, as I
found it in a dwemer ruin."
Am I more than the wielder of the Spear? he wondered to himself. Shaka liked to
think so. Maybe he would have the chance to find out.
He had heard of the concept of reincarnation, but like an afterlife, he wasn't
sure what to believe in. The ghosts he had encountered in his life had been
pathetic fragments of the living beings they had once been, not much more than
a hate given temporary unlife.
Shaka didn't feel doubt this day with his friends, just a further mystery to
ponder.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:18 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 12:13 AM)
Shaka was quiet as he too puzzled over Allerleirauh's
words. He mused aloud: "I know we've already talked the letter
over, but I wonder if the Spear qualifies as something I can take along.
The Dragonbone Cuirass doesn't, as I found it in a dwemer ruin."
Am I more than the wielder of the Spear? he wondered to himself.
Shaka liked to think so. Maybe he would have the chance to find out.
He had heard of the concept of reincarnation, but like an afterlife, he wasn't
sure what to believe in. The ghosts he had encountered in his life had
been pathetic fragments of the living beings they had once been, not much more
than a hate given temporary unlife.
Shaka didn't feel doubt this day with his friends, just a further mystery to
ponder.
"If it is part of Shaka's Story, then it may well come along,"
Loranna says, frowning. "But to my limited understanding, such artifacts
have stories of their own; is it not said that many such artifacts will vanish
from their owner's grasp to seek out new places?"
"In the end, we will see," she says. "We can speculate all we
want, but we will learn the truth soon enough."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:20 AM
Kratos tossed and turned on the bedroll he had been given and finally
snapped out of his sleep and sat up, "Noooo!.....uhh what happened I
didn't have any other choice you must understand!" He said as if talking
to a ghost, "No I will not let you kill them they are my friends!" He
had begun to smack himself with his open palm, "Get out of my head
Ralennnnn!!"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:26 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:20 PM)
Kratos tossed and turned on the bedroll he had been given and
finally snapped out of his sleep and sat up, "Noooo!.....uhh what happened
I didn't have any other choice you must understand!" He said as if talking
to a ghost, "No I will not let you kill them they are my friends!" He
had begun to smack himself with his open palm, "Get out of my head
Ralennnnn!!"
"Hi there," a calm voice said from the hall outside the cell. It was
Cyndarius, and he was alone. "I don't think hitting yourself is good for
you, you know."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:29 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 15 2005, 09:26 PM)
Hi there," a calm voice said from the hall outside
the cell. It was Cyndarius, and he was alone. "I don't think hitting
yourself is good for you, you know.
Krtos thought he was another past ghost come to haunt him, "No, no more
voices please!!!" He looked up and saw Cyndarius standing there, "Oh
thank the gods please you must get him out please!!"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:33 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:29 PM)
Krtos thought he was another past ghost come to haunt him,
"No, no more voices please!!!" He looked up and saw Cyndarius
standing there, "Oh thank the gods please you must get him out
please!!"
Cyndarius frowned. Somehow, his golden hair seemed to be catching the sunlight,
even thought there was little of it filtering through the high slit window.
"Who's Ralen, Kratos?" he said as he put the key in the heavy iron
lock of the cell.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:39 AM
Kratos looked up at him, "No you must not let him hurt you
leave it locked STOP!!" He started to talk to himself again it seemed,
"I had no other choice when will you understand that you're a murderer I
had to by law of the Temple, why do you insist on tormenting me?!!?" He
looked back toward Cyndarius, "Go now find Loranna I need her help
please!!!"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:00 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:39 PM)
Kratos looked up at him, "No you must not let him hurt you
leave it locked STOP!!" He started to talk to himself again it seemed,
"I had no other choice when will you understand that you're a murderer I
had to by law of the Temple, why do you insist on tormenting me?!!?" He
looked back toward Cyndarius, "Go now find Loranna I need her help
please!!!"
Cyndarius turned the key the rest of the way in the lock, and the door swung
freely open.
"You don't need her, Kratos. You are a warrior. Remember that," he
said, stepping into the cell.
The dingy little room seemed brighter, the tiny windows just at the right angle
to catch the evening sun.
"Ralen!" Cyndarius said, and his words rebounded from the cold stone
walls. "Ralen! You know you don't belong there!"
He stepped close to Kratos, seeming very tall in the cramped cell.
"Come out. Now."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:19 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 15 2005, 10:00 PM)
Cyndarius turned the key the rest of the way in the lock, and
the door swung freely open.
"You don't need her, Kratos. You are a warrior. Remember that," he
said, stepping into the cell.
The dingy little room seemed brighter, the tiny windows just at the right angle
to catch the evening sun.
"Ralen!" Cyndarius said, and his words rebounded from the cold stone
walls. "Ralen! You know you don't belong there!"
He stepped close to Kratos, seeming very tall in the cramped cell.
"Come out. Now."
Kratos' voice began to change to a deep, loud tone and his eyes had begun to
glow brighter than the normal red, "You will not take me out until I have
dealt with him!, I will take his life as he has taken mine!"
The possesed Kratos stood up and clenched his fist preparing to swing at
Cyndarius but the blow was suddenly stopped inches from his face and pulled
back, "No Ralen I will not let you harm anyone now listen to reason, you
murdered her you had to submit to Tribunal law you should know that as an
Ordinator!" The tone quickly changed back to evil and demonic sounding,
"You had no right to take my life, I had killed her by accident, you will
pay for your misdoing!"
Kratos fought back again, "Ralen you were standing over her with a bloody
mace you knew what you did and you knew what the penalty for murder is amongst
Ordinators!" the voice seemed to stop for a second then immediatly Kratos
was thrown back into the cell wall as if he had been hit with a volley of air,
"You will pay for your deeds Captain Kratos!!" Kratos hit the floor
and tried to recover from the force of the invisible blow.
He heard Cyndarius' words echo in his mind and began to repeat them, "Come
out now!", Come out now!" He felt a force beginning to separate from
his conscience and then completly dissapear. Kratos fell to the floor panting,
"Thank you Cyndarius I think I owe you an explanation." He got up and
approached him, "But first, what is to happen to me for the crimes I have
commited?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:47 AM
Nighttime:
Diamond began to sculpt Kynareth, lost in her own thoughts. After a little
while, she went outside onto the roof to admire the stars.
They really were beautiful, she thought, and so incredible, too. She wondered
what it would be like to be one of those pricks of light in the night sky.
Things like this gave her inspiration. This was why she loved art.
Hopping down from the roof, she walked barefoot on the grass and the paths,
feeling nature crunching beneath her toes. Pleased, she walked for nearly an
hour, alone with her thoughts (her friends giving her solitude), to a creek,
near the castle, around town, and finally back to the shop, her new home.
It really was a beautiful world.
Anya was right, she thought, this is where I belong...
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:10 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 11:19 PM)
He heard Cyndarius' words echo in his mind and began to repeat
them, "Come out now!", Come out now!" He felt a force beginning
to separate from his conscience and then completly dissapear. Kratos fell to
the floor panting, "Thank you Cyndarius I think I owe you an
explanation." He got up and approached him, "But first, what is to
happen to me for the crimes I have commited?"
"Damn," said Cyndarius, quietly, as he felt the ghost flee. He helped
the exhausted mer to the little cot.
"It's your body, don't thank me. You're the one who threw him out. You
just needed to know you could," he said.
"Crimes? You mean here in Ald Raathim? You don't answer to me for those,
or any in your past, either, for that matter. That's for Lady Loranna to
decide."
He sat down next to Kratos.
"Do you want to tell me who that was?"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:18 AM
Wayrest
Kethiah had searched all the Spymaster Herwyn Brand's usual haunts, asking
questions, following more leads, but she was stymied. And Elysana wanted daily
progress. It was astonishing that a woman whose empire spanned half of High
Rock would have time for such meetings, but Kethiah supposed that a Spymaster
was an important minister for such as her.
The idea that some other power might have him, and be torturing him for
information alarmed Elysana ... though curiously enough, the Queen was not
worried that Herwyn would divulge anything. 'He has stood up to torture
before,' the Queen had said, with something like fondness in her eyes.
Kethiah began a search of Herwyn's archives, the personal projects he was
working on. Orsinium figured highly. That would have to be thoroughly scoured.
And there was the matter of Tris Gaerington, a search that Herwyn had never
trusted any of his subordinates to do.
For most of her career, Kethiah has searched out people about whom there was
little information, to try to find a tenuous trail to them. Here was a man with
multiple well-worn, well-documented trails. And she would have to search it
all.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 08:27 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 15 2005, 11:10 PM)
"Damn," said Cyndarius, quietly, as he felt the ghost
flee. He helped the exhausted mer to the little cot.
"It's your body, don't thank me. You're the one who threw him out. You
just needed to know you could," he said.
"Crimes? You mean here in Ald Raathim? You don't answer to me for those,
or any in your past, either, for that matter. That's for Lady Loranna to
decide."
He sat down next to Kratos.
"Do you want to tell me who that was?"
Kratos began an explanation, "His name is Ralen he was an Ordinator that served
under my command before the Blue Dawn, he was found next to another one of my
Ordinators holding a bloody mace and it seemed as if he took pleasure in what
he had done, he was found guilty of murder and i had no other choice but to
have him executed, I was forced by the Temple law to uphold my duty and not let
this act of madness go unpunished, in my opinion I think he was touched by
Sheogorath and even as a ghost still is." Kratos looked past Cyndarius and
saw a blur flash by, "he is not finished yet, he will be back."
Kratos waited and then spoke again, "I think this has something to do with
the recent increase in the legions of the dead and our upcoming quest and I
wonder to myself was this a deliberate attack, did someone send him to find me
and torment me, but maybe I am just being paranoid."
He went to lay down on his bedroll, "Again thank you Cyndarius and please
inform the others of what has happened here, I will deal with what I have done
in the morning, good night."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:32 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 12:27 AM)
Kratos began an explanation, "His name is Ralen he was an
Ordinator that served under my command before the Blue Dawn, he was found next
to another one of my Ordinators holding a bloody mace and it seemed as if he
took pleasure in what he had done, he was found guilty of murder and i had no
other choice but to have him executed, I was forced by the Temple law to uphold
my duty and not let this act of madness go unpunished, in my opinion I think he
was touched by Sheogorath and even as a ghost still is." Kratos looked
past Cyndarius and saw a blur flash by, "he is not finished yet, he will
be back."
Kratos waited and then spoke again, "I think this has something to do with
the recent increase in the legions of the dead and our upcoming quest and I
wonder to myself was this a deliberate attack, did someone send him to find me
and torment me, but maybe I am just being paranoid."
He went to lay down on his bedroll, "Again thank you Cyndarius and please
inform the others of what has happened here, I will deal with what I have done
in the morning, good night."
"It's happening to everyone, so I understand." Cyndarius smiled.
"I wouldn't feel too singled-out, if I were you.
"Get some sleep. Tomorrow we'll have a talk with Lady Loranna about all of
this."
Cyndarius sat down on the cold stone floor and pulled his cloak around him,
making himself as comfortable as possible in the corner.
"I'm not willing to leave you alone with your past quite yet, though.
"Goodnight."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:50 AM
The Void:
Herwyn Brand was cold. Not that invigorating, cold winter day sort of cold, but
the bone-aching, sick, unbearable sort.
Sometimes he screamed, just for the noise.
His magical ring was keeping him alive without food, awake without sleep, but
the black circles under his eyes testified to the pleasantness of that method
of living.
He liked to feel the lint in his pockets. It was so real.
He had taken a carriage to Alcaire many times. He tried to remember how it was
then. The sun on the grass... The passing oxcarts of the farmers.
He didn't remember it being this long a journey.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:24 AM
Tris sluiced the cool water of the bay over his limbs and looked
at the moonlight. Lots of moonlight tonight. Good for lovers, not so good for
werewolves. Everything had a flip side.
He had just come from Firewatch in the north, where her majesty Barenziah had
gone after leaving Necrom. Taking a little taste of Daruhn with him for her,
fresh scented herbs from Jazbet's garden, the very ones he had watched her
pruning with her long, graceful, powerful fingertips. No point in trying to
impress a queen with expensive gifts.
Right now, despite doom and gloom and portentious letters from the General,
Tris was very serene.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:28 AM
He could not practice running through flames or ash or ice in
Ald Raathim, but Goranthir could see if his belt would let him breathe
underwater at least. He only meant to walk along the bottom of the bay for a
few minutes, but it turned into a few hours.
There was so much to see. Wrecked craft that were undoubtedly left by the
Azurites in the Blue Dawn, much older shipwrecks from the Nords that had been
there ... and there was something else. A ship of a design he had never seen.
He couldn't see much of it, buried in the silt, but ...
He didn't want to hope. It was too romantic to imagine it was an Akaviri craft,
but it did appear to be so ...
As he surveyed it, he saw some rhythms in the water around him. He spoke to the
fish, who were stupid as usual, but told him that there was someone else on the
surface. Another swimmer.
Goranthir swam up, and first saw the legs, and then, realizing that the swimmer
was naked, could tell it was a man.
When he broke through the surface, he saw who it was.
Tris.
'Hello,' he called.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:32 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 04:28 AM)
He could not practice running through flames or ash or ice in
Ald Raathim, but Goranthir could see if his belt would let him breathe
underwater at least. He only meant to walk along the bottom of the bay
for a few minutes, but it turned into a few hours.
There was so much to see. Wrecked craft that were undoubtedly left by the
Azurites in the Blue Dawn, much older shipwrecks from the Nords that had been
there ... and there was something else. A ship of a design he had never
seen. He couldn't see much of it, buried in the silt, but ...
He didn't want to hope. It was too romantic to imagine it was an Akaviri
craft, but it did appear to be so ...
As he surveyed it, he saw some rhythms in the water around him. He spoke
to the fish, who were stupid as usual, but told him that there was someone else
on the surface. Another swimmer.
Goranthir swam up, and first saw the legs, and then, realizing that the swimmer
was naked, could tell it was a man.
When he broke through the surface, he saw who it was.
Tris.
'Hello,' he called.
Being a strong runner didn't make you a strong swimmer, and Tris wasn't. He
froze, slipped under, gasped, spluttered, and made a recovery.
He was laughing before he had his breath back. "Where did you come from?
There's a lot of moonlight, but I didn't see you!"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:35 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 02:32 AM)
Being a strong runner didn't make you a strong swimmer, and Tris
wasn't. He froze, slipped under, gasped, spluttered, and made a recovery.
He was laughing before he had his breath back. "Where did you come
from? There's a lot of moonlight, but I didn't see you!"
"Are you okay?" Goranthir said, swimming closer. His sodden clothes
were heavy, but his shirt was enchanted and gave him extra strength so it
scarcely mattered. "Do you need help? I didn’t mean to surprise you."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:38 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 04:35 AM)
Are you okay?" Goranthir said, swimming closer.
His sodden clothes were heavy, but his shirt was enchanted and gave him extra
strength so it scarcely mattered. "Do you need help? I didn’t mean
to surprise you.
"I have water up my nose," Tris replied, still laughing. "Apart
from my dignity, I'm fine. You must have good lungs. Or was that a spell? I
can't quite get the knack of water breathing spells. They make my heart race,
my body's fine but my brain tells me it's wrong."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 02:38 AM)
I have water up my nose," Tris replied, still
laughing. "Apart from my dignity, I'm fine. You must have good lungs. Or
was that a spell? I can't quite get the knack of water breathing spells. They
make my heart race, my body's fine but my brain tells me it's wrong.
"I’m glad I’m not the only one," laughed Goranthir, grabbing Tris
under his arms and pulling him towards shore. "It was bad at first, and
then I just relaxed. I was testing out the new enchantments in my belt, which
should help me breath in fire, ash, and underwater … But I can hold my breath
for a long time on my own. It’s like sailing, one of the things that those of
us on the Island are just expected to do."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:50 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 04:44 AM)
I’m glad I’m not the only one," laughed Goranthir,
grabbing Tris under his arms and pulling him towards shore. "It was bad at
first, and then I just relaxed. I was testing out the new enchantments in
my belt, which should help me breath in fire, ash, and underwater … But I can
hold my breath for a long time on my own. It’s like sailing, one of the
things that those of us on the Island are just expected to do.
Tris laughed again, letting himself be towed, pleasantly aware of Goranthir's
proximity, trying not to be too aware.
"The Iliac isn't really a place people swim," he said. "The
water's nasty, at least near the ports of the big cities, which is where I grew
up.
"I wish I remembered more... fire, dust, and ice, did I say? It's all like
a dream to me. In fact I remember more of it asleep than I do awake."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:55 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 02:50 AM)
Tris laughed again, letting himself be towed, pleasantly aware
of Goranthir's proximity, trying not to be too aware.
"The Iliac isn't really a place people swim," he said.
"The water's nasty, at least near the ports of the big cities, which is
where I grew up.
"I wish I remembered more... fire, dust, and ice, did I say? It's
all like a dream to me. In fact I remember more of it asleep than I do
awake."
Goranthir was silent, thinking, and picked Tris up to carry him on to the
beach, before putting him down with a laugh "I’m sorry, you have it from
here." He took off his cloak, which was suddenly, at a touch, dry, and
handed it to him.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:04 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 04:55 AM)
Goranthir was silent, thinking, and picked Tris up to carry him
on to the beach, before putting him down with a laugh "I’m sorry, you have
it from here." He took off his cloak, which was suddenly, at a touch, dry,
and handed it to him.
Crazy boy, Tris started to say, laughing, but the cloak distracted him.
"Oh, very nice trick," he said. "Teach me that one some time;
I'm always cold and wet and being rained on."
Under most circumstances he was barely aware of his own nakedness; serving
Dibella did not encourage modesty. But suddenly he was aware that he was
standing in light crisp and cool and almost bright enough to see colors by;
suddenly aware that the scars on his shoulder, on his chest, which had made him
feel older than his age, like a tomcat with torn ears, were gone now; aware
that he had two feet, and two strong legs, and all in a condition that pleased
him, for the first time since... almost a year ago. He found himself blushing,
fumbling with the cloak, drying his face.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 12:10 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 03:04 AM)
Crazy boy, Tris started to say, laughing, but the cloak
distracted him.
"Oh, very nice trick," he said. "Teach me that one some
time; I'm always cold and wet and being rained on."
Under most circumstances he was barely aware of his own nakedness;
serving Dibella did not encourage modesty. But suddenly he was aware that he
was standing in light crisp and cool and almost bright enough to see colors
by; suddenly aware that the scars on his shoulder, on his chest, which
had made him feel older than his age, like a tomcat with torn ears, were gone
now; aware that he had two feet, and two strong legs, and all in a condition
that pleased him, for the first time since... almost a year ago. He found
himself blushing, fumbling with the cloak, drying his face.
Goranthir looked away. The Altmer he had grown up with were not very modest.
Not like the Dunmer, and evidently, judgin by Tris, not like the Bretons. But
he could respect that. It was interesting to look at bodies without their
clothes, with all the artifices taken away. You could see how strong someone
was. Whether they ate well. If they had been injured. Tris had, Goranthir could
see, before he turned.
"What if I am not chosen for the Eight?" he said, suddenly, looking
towards the moons. He hadn’t expected to say it, and when he did, he turned to
Tris, not caring if he didn’t want him to look.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:15 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 05:10 AM)
Goranthir looked away. The Altmer he had grown up with
were not very modest. Not like the Dunmer, and evidently, judgin by Tris,
not like the Bretons. But he could respect that. It was interesting
to look at bodies without their clothes, with all the artifices taken
away. You could see how strong someone was. Whether they ate
well. If they had been injured. Tris had, Goranthir could see,
before he turned.
"What if I am not chosen for the Eight?" he said, suddenly, looking
towards the moons. He hadn’t expected to say it, and when he did, he
turned to Tris, not caring if he didn’t want him to look.
"You will be," Tris said, with all his heart. "You're the best
of us. Not just as a fighter. There's no ego in the way, you're transparent. It
takes most people fifty years to master that art. I haven't; Loranna reminded
me the other day, I'm far too full of myself sometimes to work well with other
people."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 12:23 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 03:15 AM)
You will be," Tris said, with all his heart.
"You're the best of us. Not just as a fighter. There's no ego in the way,
you're transparent. It takes most people fifty years to master that art. I
haven't; Loranna reminded me the other day, I'm far too full of myself
sometimes to work well with other people.
"Kratos didn’t choose me for the arena match," said Goranthir,
turning away, realizing he was being rude, or prurient. "I know it
shouldn’t matter. He’s mean, or insane, or possessed, but I had to wonder …
Would someone else have picked me, or was it just because he didn’t like me for
making fun of him?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:27 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 05:23 AM)
Kratos didn’t choose me for the arena match," said
Goranthir, turning away, realizing he was being rude, or prurient. "I know
it shouldn’t matter. He’s mean, or insane, or possessed, but I had to
wonder … Would someone else have picked me, or was it just because he didn’t
like me for making fun of him?
"I don't know," Tris said. "I don't know what he was thinking.
You're going, though, because it's my life at stake too, and if I can't fight
for myself I want people I trust fighting for me."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 12:33 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 03:27 AM)
I don't know," Tris said. "I don't know
what he was thinking. You're going, though, because it's my life at stake too,
and if I can't fight for myself I want people I trust fighting for me.
"You’ve been to see my grandmother again, haven’t you?" Goranthir
grinned, turning back to Tris, and taking a corner of the cape to wipe the
water off his face. "I can tell. You’re in a better mood, like you were
when you surprised me in the castle."
He stopped his smile briefly when he saw the deep scar on Tris’s chest.
"How did you get that?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:36 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 05:33 AM)
You’ve been to see my grandmother again, haven’t
you?" Goranthir grinned, turning back to Tris, and taking a corner of the
cape to wipe the water off his face. "I can tell. You’re in a better
mood, like you were when you surprised me in the castle.
He stopped his smile briefly when he saw the deep scar on Tris’s chest.
"How did you get that?"
"It's a long story," Tris said, placing Goranthir's hand against the
raised cicatrice in the center of his sternum, big as a palm. "We were in
the vaults of Gemin, looking for the Flamekiss jewel, to power the Eidolon. I
was bitten by a giant spider. I think I died, then, for just a moment, or at
least I saw Dibella..."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 12:43 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 03:36 AM)
It's a long story," Tris said, placing
Goranthir's hand against the raised cicatrice in the center of his sternum, big
as a palm. "We were in the vaults of Gemin, looking for the Flamekiss
jewel, to power the Eidolon. I was bitten by a giant spider. I think I died,
then, for just a moment, or at least I saw Dibella...
"I know about that," Goranthir said, nodding his head. Somehow it was
more real touching the sign of the wound. What was amazing about it was its
warmth. Tris’s blood still beat through it. It was a sign of survival. The
adventurer’s life that he craved. "I was working for my uncle. I was
actually in Black Marsh behind you, trying to get to the Flamekiss first … but
I failed. I do have a scar to prove it."
He pulled up his tunic. A gash, expertly sewed, went from his belly down below
his waist at the thigh. A claw mark of one of the bestial Argonian races, the
Naga.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:48 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 05:43 AM)
I know about that," Goranthir said, nodding his
head. Somehow it was more real touching the sign of the wound. What
was amazing about it was its warmth. Tris’s blood still beat through
it. It was a sign of survival. The adventurer’s life that he
craved. "I was working for my uncle. I was actually in Black
Marsh behind you, trying to get to the Flamekiss first … but I failed. I
do have a scar to prove it.
He pulled up his tunic. A gash, expertly sewed, went from his belly down
below his waist at the thigh. A claw mark of one of the bestial Argonian
races, the Naga.
Tris gasped, both at the brutality of the scar, on the young man's perfect
body, and the brutality of Helseth.
"We knew there were others there," Tris said. "Others who
failed. If you didn't go in the right order, you went to the wrong chamber...
we failed once ourselves. And we saw a lot of dead adventurers in the tombs.
Why have I been talking to you like someone new at this? You were there and
you're here, you're a seasoned fighter."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 12:54 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 03:48 AM)
Tris gasped, both at the brutality of the scar, on the young
man's perfect body, and the brutality of Helseth.
"We knew there were others there," Tris said. "Others who
failed. If you didn't go in the right order, you went to the wrong chamber...
we failed once ourselves. And we saw a lot of dead adventurers in the tombs.
Why have I been talking to you like someone new at this? You were there
and you're here, you're a seasoned fighter."
"I was wounded, but I wouldn’t say I was a seasoned fighter,"
Goranthir laughed at Tris’s expression. He pulled off his shirt, and raised his
arm to show him the scar that went dangerously close to his heart, that Anya
had delivered in the last Arena bout. "I’ve gotten many more since then,
and I hope to have many more before I die."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:58 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 05:54 AM)
I was wounded, but I wouldn’t say I was a seasoned
fighter," Goranthir laughed at Tris’s expression. He pulled off his
shirt, and raised his arm to show him the scar that went dangerously close to
his heart, that Anya had delivered in the last Arena bout. "I’ve gotten
many more since then, and I hope to have many more before I die.
On impulse, Tris bent and kissed the scar, making a hand gesture for luck.
"For once we don't wish for the same thing. Goranthir... I saw someone die
there, someone I loved very much. Did you know that?"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 01:05 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 03:58 AM)
On impulse, Tris bent and kissed the scar, making a hand gesture
for luck. "For once we don't wish for the same thing. Goranthir... I saw
someone die there, someone I loved very much. Did you know that?"
It was strange, a kiss on a scar, but somehow, it was right.
Tris’s words, on the other hand, caused Goranthir to step back, and feel a
shiver that he hadn’t felt in the night air.
"No, I didn’t know," he said. "My grandmother and uncle didn’t
tell me … well, no one told me anything. Oh, Tris, I’m so sorry … I meant, that
I wanted scars, proof of doing something, like you have. Not that I wanted to
die. I don’t. I’ve never felt less like dying."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:09 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 06:05 AM)
It was strange, a kiss on a scar, but somehow, it was
right.
Tris’s words, on the other hand, caused Goranthir to step back, and feel a
shiver that he hadn’t felt in the night air.
"No, I didn’t know," he said. "My grandmother and uncle didn’t
tell me … well, no one told me anything. Oh, Tris, I’m so sorry … I
meant, that I wanted scars, proof of doing something, like you have. Not
that I wanted to die. I don’t. I’ve never felt less like
dying."
"It's the scars you don't see that you have to watch out for," Tris
said.
He took a breath. He had dreaded this moment, dreaded what Goranthir would say
when he learned the truth, dreaded extinguishing any part of the light in that
face. But the moment was here, wasn't it? If he backed away from it, it might
never come again.
"Your grandmother told me about the friend you saw fall. So I know you
understand. My situation is a little bit different that yours, though. I saw
someone die, but he's not dead anymore."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 01:20 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 04:09 AM)
"It's the scars you don't see that you have to watch out
for," Tris said.
He took a breath. He had dreaded this moment, dreaded what Goranthir would say
when he learned the truth, dreaded extinguishing any part of the light in that
face. But the moment was here, wasn't it? If he backed away from it, it
might never come again.
"Your grandmother told me about the friend you saw fall. So I know you
understand. My situation is a little bit different that yours, though. I saw
someone die, but he's not dead anymore."
Goranthir stepped back, and savagely yanked his robe from Tris’s hands.
"I’m glad your friend isn’t dead anymore," he said, his red Dunmer
eyes burning. "Mine is."
He picked up his shirt.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:23 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 06:20 AM)
Goranthir stepped back, and savagely yanked his robe from Tris’s
hands.
"I’m glad your friend isn’t dead anymore," he said, his red Dunmer
eyes burning. "Mine is."
He picked up his shirt.
"Listen to me," Tris said. The wind was cold on his bare legs.
"I'm not done yet. Then leave in a fury, if you want. I did something I
shouldn't have done. I tampered with things I didn't understand, I brought my
friend back to life. It's why the ghosts are walking."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 01:34 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 04:23 AM)
Listen to me," Tris said. The wind was cold on
his bare legs. "I'm not done yet. Then leave in a fury, if you want. I did
something I shouldn't have done. I tampered with things I didn't understand, I
brought my friend back to life. It's why the ghosts are walking.
Goranthir was beginning the walk up to the castle when Tris spoke. He turned
and listened to him. Before, Tris’s body had made him think of strength, of
adventure, the scars were emblems of a life filled with action.
Now, in the moonlight, the Breton’s naked pale skin looked even paler. The
scars looked fresh.
Goranthir carried down the robe, and wrapped it around his friend. "I
would have done the same, if I had the power to," he said quietly.
"You must … Do you think it was worth it, bringing your loved one back to
life, despite all the pain it has caused you and others?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:36 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 06:34 AM)
Goranthir was beginning the walk up to the castle when Tris
spoke. He turned and listened to him. Before, Tris’s body had made
him think of strength, of adventure, the scars were emblems of a life filled
with action.
Now, in the moonlight, the Breton’s naked pale skin looked even paler.
The scars looked fresh.
Goranthir carried down the robe, and wrapped it around his friend.
"I would have done the same, if I had the power to," he said quietly.
"You must … Do you think it was worth it, bringing your loved one back to
life, despite all the pain it has caused you and others?"
"Yes," Tris said. "Nine help me, I'd do it again. I will do it
again, if you die, if Loranna dies. I don't see any other way."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 01:42 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 04:36 AM)
Yes," Tris said. "Nine help me, I'd do it
again. I will do it again, if you die, if Loranna dies. I don't see any other
way.
"No, there is no other way," Goranthir said, grabbing Tris and
holding him. "If love and friendship mean anything, there isn’t."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:46 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 16 2005, 06:42 AM)
No, there is no other way," Goranthir said, grabbing
Tris and holding him. "If love and friendship mean anything, there
isn’t.
Tris closed his eyes. It was a long time before he was able to say anything.
"I am very fortunate," he said, slowly and formally, because he was
close to tears, "To have you as a friend."
It had been very selfish, telling Goranthir. But it was an enormous load off his
mind.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 01:57 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 04:46 AM)
Tris closed his eyes. It was a long time before he was able to
say anything.
"I am very fortunate," he said, slowly and formally, because he
was close to tears, "To have you as a friend."
It had been very selfish, telling Goranthir. But it was an enormous load off
his mind.
"You don’t need luck," Goranthir grinned, rubbing Tris’s back and
then releasing him. "You need some dry clothes and a fire. Let’s go
inside."
And they did.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:51 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 11:19 PM)
Just be careful," Goranthir says quietly. "She's
difficult to get rid of.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 11:27 PM)
Loranna says "Ah ..." when Isidor mentions having gone
to the Nord settlement.
"I wish you the best, Isidor," she says, twirling the bracelet in her
fingers. "And Goranthir is right; she's aggresively forward.
Be careful."
"Don't worry" he said, a twinkle in his eyes "I can take care of
myself. Besides, I couldn't be feeling much worse than I have recentley."
He smiled, slightly.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:23 PM
Falco sat on the windowsil of his room. He looked at the
moonlight remembeing the last time he had seen the moons asser and Secunda
shine so brightly. He spoke to himself a little before nodding of, "I'll
find one one day... and make him pay... I swear it."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:58 PM
Shaka stood on the balcony of the guest wing, looking out at the
moons and the forest.
The green of Ald Raathim's waters in her eyes, he thought. Masser and Secunda
shining like the light of her understanding. The eternal woman, who bears all
things yet never gives up.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:00 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 12:58 PM)
Shaka stood on the balcony of the guest wing, looking out at the
moons and the forest.
The green of Ald Raathim's waters in her eyes, he thought. Masser and
Secunda shining like the light of her understanding. The eternal woman,
who bears all things yet never gives up.
Isidor dismissed himself from the table, after taking Zilliah's bracelet back
from Loranna. He made his way through the guest wing, and saw Shaka standing on
the balcony. "Hello, Shaka!"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:03 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 01:00 PM)
Isidor dismissed himself from the table, after taking Zilliah's
bracelet back from Loranna. He made his way through the guest wing, and saw
Shaka standing on the balcony. "Hello, Shaka!"
Shaka turned and clasped the right forearm of Isidor. "Hail, you crazy
Nord," he said, smiling. "I hear the Harvest Princess may have set
her cap for you ... unless it was for whoever was with you that day. Arynel,
was it?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:05 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 01:03 PM)
Shaka turned and clasped the right forearm of Isidor.
"Hail, you crazy Nord," he said, smiling. "I hear the
Harvest Princess may have set her cap for you ... unless it was for whoever was
with you that day. Arynel, was it?"
"Yes. Yes, Arynel was there. Well, I can't be much more depressed then I
have been the last few days, can I?" He grinned and said "Sorry for
before, with you and Anya. I just want you to guys to be happy."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:09 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 01:05 PM)
Yes. Yes, Arynel was there. Well, I can't be much more
depressed then I have been the last few days, can I?" He grinned and said
"Sorry for before, with you and Anya. I just want you to guys to be
happy.
"Thanks. I know you meant well, but I'm worried that I'm going to blow
this if I'm not careful. She means everything to me these days . . . . and
that's not from pity for her life. She doesn't mope around about the hand she
was dealt, so I won't either."
"Enough about me. You say that you finally visited the Nord colony? I hope
it will work out for you. It's good that you took a chance."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:11 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 01:09 PM)
Thanks. I know you meant well, but I'm worried that
I'm going to blow this if I'm not careful. She means everything to me
these days . . . . and that's not from pity for her
life. She doesn't mope around about the hand she was dealt, so I won't
either.
"Enough about me. You say that you finally visited the Nord
colony? I hope it will work out for you. It's good that you took a
chance."
"Yes, well they're still making their decision about this." He pulled
up his sleeve, revealing the mark. "So, what do you think? Should I go
look for Zalliah? I figure, what do I have to lose?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:17 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 01:11 PM)
Yes, well they're still making their decision about
this." He pulled up his sleeve, revealing the mark. "So, what do you
think? Should I go look for Zalliah? I figure, what do I have to lose?
Shaka felt paternal for a moment, though Isidor was probably only ten years
younger than he. "Maybe you should go for it, judging from what everyone's
been telling me about her beauty. But watch yourself too. You don't really know
her agenda, assuming it's more than an arena spectator wanting to get closer to
a fighter."
"Brother, do I sound calculating. Well, I don't want you to get your heart
broken over this, or end up with a blonde dunmer kid to support . . . before
you're ready, anyway." Shaka had to smile for a moment when picturing the
child of a Nord and a dunmer; would be a good-looking kid, in any event.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:19 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 01:17 PM)
Shaka felt paternal for a moment, though Isidor was probably
only ten years younger than he. "Maybe you should go for it, judging
from what everyone's been telling me about her beauty. But watch yourself
too. You don't really know her agenda, assuming it's more than an arena
spectator wanting to get closer to a fighter."
"Brother, do I sound calculating. Well, I don't want you to get your
heart broken over this, or end up with a blonde dunmer kid to support . .
. before you're ready, anyway." Shaka had to smile for a
moment when picturing the child of a Nord and a dunmer; would be a
good-looking kid, in any event.
"Not calculating, it sounds like you care about me."
He considered Shaka's words and then said "Well, we'll see what happens,
huh?"
Isidor clapped Shaka on the shoulder, then went to his room.
He woke early the next morning, and went to the dining hall to get breakfast.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:32 PM
Reichi was already in the dining hall. He looked up from his
breakfast long enough to nod to Isidor when he came in.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:34 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 16 2005, 04:32 PM)
Reichi was already in the dining hall. He looked up from his
breakfast long
enough to nod to Isidor when he came in.
Isidor nodded to Reichi and took a seat next to him. "How've you
been?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:37 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 04:34 PM)
Isidor nodded to Reichi and took a seat next to him.
"How've you been?"
"Been good, how 'bout you Isidor?" Reichi said in responce, glancing
up from his breakfast.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:39 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 04:34 PM)
Isidor nodded to Reichi and took a seat next to him.
"How've you been?"
Seated nearby, Shaka said to Reichi: "I was just thinking, I owe you an
apology from way back. I can't believe how I talked to you when I first met you
and realized your lycanthropy. Anyway, just wanted to say that."
Shaka went back to eating breakfast.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:40 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 16 2005, 04:37 PM)
"Been good, how 'bout you Isidor?" Reichi said in
responce, glancing up from his breakfast.
"Pretty good. Went to the Nord Colony yesterday. Nice folks, for the most
part." He pulled out the bracelet "Ever met this woman?
Zalliah?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:46 PM
Reichi grinned at Shaka. "Its' okay, i hardly remeber what
you said anyways," he said before looking to Isidor. "No, not really.
Only what i hear. Rumors and such, ya know?
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:48 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 16 2005, 04:46 PM)
Reichi grinned at Shaka. "Its' okay, i hardly
remeber what you said anyways," he said before looking to Isidor.
"No, not really. Only what i hear. Rumors and such, ya know?
"Good or bad?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:50 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 04:48 PM)
Good or bad?
"Only she has multiple lovers from what i hear.." Reichi said.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 16 2005, 04:50 PM)
"Only she has multiple lovers from what i hear.."
Reichi said.
"Not at the same time, I hope." He said, jokingly. "Well, I'm
going to try and meet her later today." He pulled out the bracelet, and
recounted the story on the docks. He waited for Reichi's response.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:59 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 04:51 PM)
"Not at the same time, I hope." He said, jokingly.
"Well, I'm going to try and meet her later today." He pulled out the
bracelet, and recounted the story on the docks. He waited for Reichi's
response.
Reichi shrugged. "Good luck, from what i that is the case."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:01 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 16 2005, 04:59 PM)
Reichi shrugged. "Good luck, from what i that is the
case."
He grinned, and patted the Dunmer on the back, then went back to his breakfast.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:08 PM
The Lord and Lady of Moonguard, High Rock, arrived in the
Capital City with their guards, tracking their lost daughter. They waited as
their guards scoured the city, searching for traces. Finally, one came back
with a sloppy, greasy, portly drunk in tow.
The Lady wrinkled her nose in disgust. Had her daughter been consorting with
low-lifes like this?
Her husband spoke to the man before them. "You. You have seen my daughter
Diamond? I command you to tell me what you know."
The man stared owlishly back. "You don't speak to me like that," he
growled.
The Lord waved his hands frantically. "I am the Lord of Moonguard in High
Rock! The Lord!"
The man blinked, unimpressed, and spat to the side.
The Lady was revolted. She wasn't going to grace this slob with payment. The
Lord seemed to disagree, for he threw a few coins at the man's feet.
"I saw a girl," he said. "With a Bosmer man, around thirty -
" The Lady squealed, scandalized - "Blonde, about this tall, looked
like a short Nord. Dunno if she was a Nord, though, if you're from High Rock.
They said they were running away together - " The Lady screamed again -
"to live in Valenwood, or something like that. The Bosmer called himself
Feldole, I remember. The girl's name was Pearl."
The guard swore. "I think this may mean they are in disguise,
Milady."
The Lord waved his hand, arrogant as ever. "We scour Valenwood!" he
commanded. "Come!"
The small entourage trooped off.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:12 PM
Plaas awoke in bed. It was morning from what he could see.
Yesterday had been full of events. He had finally shown himself to Loranna.
Plaas pushed himself of his bed, his stomach growled with an overwhelming
fierceness. Then he walked out the door. Maybe there was something to eat in
the castle. AS he entered the dining hall. He saw Shaka, Isidor and Reichi
already eating. Grudgingly, he took the seat farthest away from them he could
find. He did want to talk to them right now. It was too early for a hostile
argument. Then, Plaas started to eat.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 16 2005, 05:12 PM)
Plaas awoke in bed. It was morning from what he could see.
Yesterday had been full of events. He had finally shown himself to Loranna.
Plaas pushed himself of his bed, his stomach growled with an overwhelming
fierceness. Then he walked out the door. Maybe there was something to eat in
the castle. AS he entered the dining hall. He saw Shaka, Isidor and Reichi
already eating. Grudgingly, he took the seat farthest away from them he could find.
He did want to talk to them right now. It was too early for a hostile argument.
Then, Plaas started to eat.
Isidor noticed Plaas arrive and said "Hail, Plaas! Come sit with us!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:00 AM
Falco awoke in the windowsil with his back aching again.
"Ahhh... If I keep this up I'll throw out my back. Throw out my back? I'm
talking like an old man already." Falco noticed Tsei was still asleep, he
smiled pleasantly when he looked at her. He straightend out his clothes and
headed downstairs for the dining hall.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:00 PM)
Falco awoke in the windowsil with his back aching again.
"Ahhh... If I keep this up I'll throw out my back. Throw out my back? I'm
talking like an old man already." Falco noticed Tsei was still asleep, he
smiled pleasantly when he looked at her. He straightend out his clothes and
headed downstairs for the dining hall.
Tsei heard Falco get up, and dressed herself. She made her way down the hall
after him.
============
"Hail, Falco, Tsei!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 02:08 PM)
Tsei heard Falco get up, and dressed herself. She made her way
down the hall after him.
============
"Hail, Falco, Tsei!"
The half-asleep Falco greeted Isidor with a grunt before sitting down next to
the nord and helping himself to his porridge.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:09 AM
Anya was bored.
Archery and marksmanship had lost their charm over the repetive exercises she
did. And there wasn't anyone to spar with. So she decided to practice her more
enjoyable abilities. She went to the local goods shop.
She had climbed to the roof of the building next to it, thankful that the store
was two stories. A quick leap and she was grappling on a window sill. Cracking
it open, she slipped in and walked the rafters on all fours, with cat-like
agility.
Spying two chests on top of shelves, she slipped over. Hooking her legs, she
swung down head first and quickly picked the locks. Pocketing the contents of
the two small chests, which consisted of a few precious bobbles and some loafs
of sweet bread, she pulled herself back up and exited out of the window.
Smiling, she munched on the sweet bread, and fingered the minor jewels, feeling
better and slightly giddy. I need to do this a bit more often, I forgot what
it was like. Dram wont be too happy, but what he doesn't know, doesn't hurt
him. She headed off to the dining hall to get a real breakfast.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:09 PM)
The half-asleep Falco greeted Isidor with a grunt before sitting
down next to the nord and helping himself to his porridge.
"Bad night?"
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 06:09 PM)
Anya was bored.
She headed off to the dining hall to get a real breakfast.
"Morning, Anya!"
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 06:09 PM)
Smiling, she munched on the sweet bread, and fingered the minor
jewels, feeling better and slightly giddy. I need to do this a bit more
often, I forgot what it was like. Dram wont be too happy, but what he doesn't
know, doesn't hurt him. She headed off to the dining hall to get a real
breakfast.
Shaka touched the Amulet of Shadows and vanished as Anya entered the dining
hall. She didn't notice a ripple in the sunlight.
After a while, she saw Shaka seated nearby and looked down at her plate, seeing
a perfect gold kanet flower.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 02:13 PM)
Bad night?
"I slept on the windowsil, so my back hurts, It was very cold and I can't
get my core temperature back up, and now I have salty sea air in my lungs so
every time I inhale I taste salt. But other than that no..."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:19 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:16 PM)
I slept on the windowsil, so my back hurts, It was very
cold and I can't get my core temperature back up, and now I have salty sea air
in my lungs so every time I inhale I taste salt. But other than that
no...
"Sorry to hear it, Falco. You mean Tsei and you didn't .... stay
warm?" Shaka studied the crimson-clad rogue. "You're being a
gentleman with her then. That's nice."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:19 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 04:16 PM)
Shaka touched the Amulet of Shadows and vanished as Anya entered
the dining hall. She didn't notice a ripple in the sunlight.
After a while, she saw Shaka seated nearby and looked down at her plate, seeing
a perfect gold kanet flower.
"Morning Isidor. Morning Reichi, Tsei, Falco... Plaas."
Anya noticed the flower and her face reddened slightly. She took it by the stem
and put in her hair and mouth "Thank you."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:21 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 02:19 PM)
Sorry to hear it, Falco. You mean Tsei and you
didn't .... stay warm?" Shaka studied the crimson-clad rogue.
"You're being a gentleman with her then. That's nice.
"Course not... Shaka... Although I'm bringing a blanket to the window next
time." The cold had an especially harsh effect on Falco, due to the fact
that he was cold-blooded when it wasn't hot outside he lost much of his energy.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:16 PM)
I slept on the windowsil, so my back hurts, It was very
cold and I can't get my core temperature back up, and now I have salty sea air
in my lungs so every time I inhale I taste salt. But other than that
no...
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 06:19 PM)
Sorry to hear it, Falco. You mean Tsei and you
didn't .... stay warm?" Shaka studied the crimson-clad rogue.
"You're being a gentleman with her then. That's nice.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:21 PM)
"Course not... Shaka... Although I'm bringing a blanket to
the window next time." The cold had an especially harsh effect on Falco,
due to the fact that he was cold-blooded when it wasn't hot outside he lost
much of his energy.
"A perfect gentelmen." She said, a smile on her face.
=========
Isidor smiled. It was a nice breakfast. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood.
He took out the bracelet, and twirled it around in his fingers.
"Well, Falco, glad you're being a good boy." He winked.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 02:24 PM)
"A perfect gentelmen." She said, a smile on her face.
=========
Isidor smiled. It was a nice breakfast. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood.
He took out the bracelet, and twirled it around in his fingers.
"Well, Falco, glad you're being a good boy." He winked.
"Whats that you've got there Isidor?" he said through the chattering
of his teeth, and pointing at the bracelet.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:26 PM)
"Whats that you've got there Isidor?" he said through
the chattering of his teeth, and pointing at the bracelet.
"Falco, I just realized what would help you warm up. If you can get some
water heated, there's a sauna and some tubs in the lower part of the castle.
Maybe Tsei can help you."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:26 PM)
"Whats that you've got there Isidor?" he said through
the chattering of his teeth, and pointing at the bracelet.
"Oh, it's nothing." Isidor felt like he had talked about the bracelet
enough today.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 06:28 PM)
Falco, I just realized what would help you warm up.
If you can get some water heated, there's a sauna and some tubs in the lower
part of the castle. Maybe Tsei can help you.
Tsei said "Sure! If you like, I'll sleep in the tavern tonight."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 02:28 PM)
Falco, I just realized what would help you warm up.
If you can get some water heated, there's a sauna and some tubs in the lower
part of the castle. Maybe Tsei can help you.
"There is? I'll head down there when I'm finished with Isidor's
breakfast." He grabbed aroll from Isidor's plate, and tossed it to Tsei,
before returning to Isidor's porridge. He turned to Tsei, "no no...taverns
are dirty and grungy to sleep in. Stay in my room, I'll just sleep on the floor
tonight."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 04:28 PM)
Falco, I just realized what would help you warm up.
If you can get some water heated, there's a sauna and some tubs in the lower
part of the castle. Maybe Tsei can help you.
Anya grimaced and stuck her tongue out at Shaka. She still had memories of the
sauna and him. But they were just that now, memories, and she was being
playful. She giggled, and dug into her porridge and sweetrolls.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:32 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 06:30 PM)
Anya grimaced and stuck her tongue out at Shaka. She still had
memories of the sauna and him. But they were just that now, memories, and she
was being playful. She giggled, and dug into her porridge and sweetrolls.
Shaka smiled and put on a look of wounded innocence for her. The elf doesn't
know how much I love her, he thought, but was still happy to be in this place,
with his friends.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:40 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:30 PM)
"There is? I'll head down there when I'm finished with
Isidor's breakfast." He grabbed aroll from Isidor's plate, and tossed it
to Tsei, before returning to Isidor's porridge. He turned to Tsei, "no
no...taverns are dirty and grungy to sleep in. Stay in my room, I'll just slep
on the floor tonight.
"No, no. I don't want anyone put out because of me."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 02:40 PM)
No, no. I don't want anyone put out because of me.
"No no its no trouble at all, even with the lack of a bed to sleep in I
prefer you there." Falco had completely annhilated Isidor's breakfast. The
shivering argonian went looking for the downstairs sauna.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 06:40 PM)
No, no. I don't want anyone put out because of me.
"Not at all, Tsei. I'll ask that they find a cot for Falco, so at least he
can be in the same room without having to sleep on the floor."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:43 AM
Ald Raathim, Marend's General Store
Noldyne Marend was crying.
"I tell you, they're gone! I can't be mistaken about it. I had the rolls
for breakfast in the box right next to them, and those are gone too! What sort
of demon would steal our breakfast? My grandmother's ring, in our family for so
many years, and my mother's brooch, gone too. And the worst part is it could be
any of our neighbors, how can I look people in the face, knowing one of them
did this? Ald Raathim used to be a nice small town. Now with all these people,
I guess it's just like every other big city where people steal the shirt off
your back."
Her husband, Gadali Marend, patted her sympathetically. "Well, we knew it
was 'the home of the thief' when we moved here. Ow! Don't hit me, I was only
making a joke to lighten the mood."
"I don't want my mood lightened," his wife sobbed.
Later that day, Gadali made a report to the guards.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:45 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 06:43 PM)
Not at all, Tsei. I'll ask that they find a cot for
Falco, so at least he can be in the same room without having to sleep on the
floor.
"Thank you, Shaka. That's very kind of you."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:42 PM)
"No no its no trouble at all, even with the lack of a bed
to sleep in I prefer you there." Falco had completely annhilated Isidor's
breakfast. The shivering argonian went looking for the downstairs sauna.
Tsei followed Falco, in case he needed help.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:51 AM
Falco undressed and entered one of the tubs, believe it or not
he had never been in hot water before, always bathing himself in rivers during
his life.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:51 PM)
Falco undressed and entered one of the tubs, believe it or not
he had never been in hot water before, always bathing himself in rivers during
his life.
Tsei sat on the side of the tub, talking with Falco. "So, where are you
from? Black Marsh?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 02:54 PM)
Tsei sat on the side of the tub, talking with Falco. "So,
where are you from? Black Marsh?"
"Cyrodill" said Falco with his thick Cyrodillic accent. "Never
been to Black Marsh, though I always wanted too."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:58 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 06:56 PM)
Cyrodill" said Falco with his thick Cyrodillic
accent. "Never been to Black Marsh, though I always wanted too.
"Why? It's a swamp. Give me Vvardenfell or Cryodiil any day."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 02:58 PM)
Why? It's a swamp. Give me Vvardenfell or Cryodiil any
day.
"Cyrodill is a beatiful place. Ever been? But Vvardenfell, though I lived
there was a stinky dry ashpit. I only stayed due to lack of law enforcement. I
want to see Blak Marsh because it is our people's homeland."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:01 AM
Anya had finished breakfast and went through a walk in town,
almost a hop-skip. She was tossing a throwing dagger in the air between each
hand, mulling things through her mind, more specifically about her cliff racer.
Where did Lotus run off too? Didn't come when I called him. Ah well,
probably eating.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 07:01 PM)
Cyrodill is a beatiful place. Ever been? But
Vvardenfell, though I lived there was a stinky dry ashpit. I only stayed due to
lack of law enforcement. I want to see Blak Marsh because it is our people's
homeland.
"No...never. Vvardenfell was nice, especially up by Vas. Black Marsh is a
swamp, no two ways about it."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:20 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 03:19 PM)
No...never. Vvardenfell was nice, especially up by Vas.
Black Marsh is a swamp, no two ways about it.
"I'll have to show you Cyrodill sometime, I think you'd enjoy it."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:21 AM
Jail/Guard's Barrcks
Gadali Marend is met by Dilave Orthen, the Dunmer archer, who greets him with
"Good day, serjo; what can we do for you?" She stands quietly, at
attention, as the shopkeeper makes his report.
" ... I see," she says, after he completes his tale. "I will
send someone over to begin investigating immediately. Thank you for bringing
this matter to our attention, serjo." She gives a small, tight smile.
She sighs when she is alone, calling for a couple of guards to head to the
Marend's General Store and see what they could find. She, herself, would make a
report to Dram, and learn how he wanted to handle approaching Daruhn's known
criminal element. That would be the proper way for a second-in-command to
behave, yes ...
Dram, meanwhile, is heading to Kratos's cell, to see if the Ordinator is awake.
His eyes widen slightly upon seeing that Kratos has company ...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:21 AM
Tris returned from his morning run, shirtless and lightly glazed
with sweat. He washed off, standing by the well in the courtyard next to the
kitchen, put his shirt on, grabbed half a roll and a slab of cheese, and went
looking to see who else was awake.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 07:20 PM)
I'll have to show you Cyrodill sometime, I think you'd
enjoy it.
"I'd like that." She took off her robe and got into the tub next to
Falco's tub. "It's never too warm for me."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 03:21 PM)
I'd like that." She took off her robe and got into
the tub next to Falco's tub. "It's never too warm for me.
Falco averted his eyes then (something he would not normally have done).
"So I had a job in mind....One that could make us both very rich."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 07:21 PM)
Tris returned from his morning run, shirtless and lightly glazed
with sweat. He washed off, standing by the well in the courtyard next to the
kitchen, put his shirt on, grabbed half a roll and a slab of cheese, and went
looking to see who else was awake.
Tris can find Loranna in the castle, finishing a light breakfast of her own.
"Morning dear," she says, smiling and swallowing the last of her
sweetroll. "How is the day greeting you thus far?"
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 05:21 PM)
Jail/Guard's Barrcks
Dram, meanwhile, is heading to Kratos's cell, to see if the Ordinator is
awake. His eyes widen slightly upon seeing that Kratos has company ...
Cyndarius rolled over under his cloak, and suddenly remembered that his bed was
cold, stone, and kind of pokey in places.
Blinking, he saw Dram.
"Good morning to you," he said, as if he belonged right where he was.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 04:21 PM)
Jail/Guard's Barrcks
Gadali Marend is met by Dilave Orthen, the Dunmer archer, who greets him with
"Good day, serjo; what can we do for you?" She stands quietly,
at attention, as the shopkeeper makes his report.
" ... I see," she says, after he completes his tale. "I
will send someone over to begin investigating immediately. Thank you for
bringing this matter to our attention, serjo." She gives a small,
tight smile.
She sighs when she is alone, calling for a couple of guards to head to the
Marend's General Store and see what they could find. She, herself, would
make a report to Dram, and learn how he wanted to handle approaching Daruhn's
known criminal element. That would be the proper way for a
second-in-command to behave, yes ...
Dram, meanwhile, is heading to Kratos's cell, to see if the Ordinator is
awake. His eyes widen slightly upon seeing that Kratos has company ...
Kratos was wide awake he sat up all morning thinking of what happened last
night and of the ghost from his past that had something to do with the quest
they were to complete. All he could hear was Cyndarius' loud snoring and was
about to wake him up when he noticed Dram approaching the cell door,
"Hello Dram i seem to have commited some crimes, what will be my
fate?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 06:26 PM)
Tris can find Loranna in the castle, finishing a light breakfast
of her own.
"Morning dear," she says, smiling and swallowing the last of her
sweetroll. "How is the day greeting you thus far?"
"I'm finally adjusting to this humidity," Tris said, smiling.
"So are we fighting, today? We haven't done much but squabble since
Captain Cyndarius got here; it doesn't make us look good."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:32 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 07:26 PM)
Cyndarius rolled over under his cloak, and suddenly remembered
that his bed was cold, stone, and kind of pokey in places.
Blinking, he saw Dram.
"Good morning to you," he said, as if he belonged right where he was.
"Good morning, Captain," Dram says, his tone betraying no surprise,
though his eyebrow does raise slightly.
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 07:27 PM)
Kratos was wide awake he sat up all morning thinking of what
happened last night and of the ghost from his past that had something to do
with the quest they were to complete. All he could hear was Cyndarius' loud
snoring and was about to wake him up when he noticed Dram approaching the cell
door, "Hello Dram i seem to have commited some crimes, what will be my
fate?"
" ... That, Kratos, would be ultimately up to the Lady," he says,
glancing over at Cyndarius. " ... I gather something happened this
previous night, that the Captain is sharing the cell with you."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 04:32 PM)
"Good morning, Captain," Dram says, his tone betraying
no surprise, though his eyebrow does raise slightly.
" ... That, Kratos, would be ultimately up to the Lady," he says,
glancing over at Cyndarius. " ... I gather something happened this
previous night, that the Captain is sharing the cell with you."
Kratos looked over to Cyndarius, "Yes but it is a long story, I would be
happy to tell you after I have dealt with these matters."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 07:31 PM)
I'm finally adjusting to this humidity," Tris
said, smiling. "So are we fighting, today? We haven't done much but
squabble since Captain Cyndarius got here; it doesn't make us look
good.
"I'd like to get some more practice in, yes," Loranna says, smiling a
bit. "I feel bad about asking Cyndarius to help us and then promptly do
next to no fighting ..."
"Yeah, the humidity takes a bit of getting used to ..." she mutters
as she finishes the last of her morning drink. " ... I should probably go
check on Kratos before getting things started today, though."
Tris can see Loranna has things on her mind.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:36 AM
"Welll.. interested in a job?" Falco asked Tsei.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:37 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 07:36 PM)
"Welll.. interested in a job?" Falco asked Tsei.
"What kind?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 03:37 PM)
What kind?
"The kind that involves sneaking into a rich noble's house and making off
with his stuff."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 07:34 PM)
Kratos looked over to Cyndarius, "Yes but it is a long
story, I would be happy to tell you after I have dealt with these
matters."
"Kratos," Dram says, his eyes narrowing slightly, "I would
appreciate it if you came out and told me now."
A guard approaches from the main barracks area, but Dram lifts a finger, and
the guard waits, looking nervous.
Posted by: raithen Today, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 07:35 PM)
I'd like to get some more practice in, yes," Loranna
says, smiling a bit. "I feel bad about asking Cyndarius to help us
and then promptly do next to no fighting ...
"Yeah, the humidity takes a bit of getting used to ..." she mutters
as she finishes the last of her morning drink. " ... I should
probably go check on Kratos before getting things started today, though."
Tris can see Loranna has things on her mind.
"I'm afraid," said Raithen, apearing at the doorway," that I
will be unable to participate in the arena bout today. I will, however, be able
to offer strategical advice after the match."
Raithen stepped into the room, staff at his side, with his usual mysteriously
calm smile. But this time his face had an expression of carrying something
burdensome, and the man looked down right tired.
"I will be able to offer my services, though, as an extra healer outside
the arena; curing the fallen."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 04:42 PM)
Kratos," Dram says, his eyes narrowing slightly,
"I would appreciate it if you came out and told me now.
A guard approaches from the main barracks area, but Dram lifts a finger, and
the guard waits, looking nervous.
He looked back toward Dram, "If you insist, I was possesed by a ghost from
my past, he was trying to destroy my life and then me."
He looked back at Cyndarius, "If it wasn't for him I would probably not be
standing here talking to you."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 05:45 PM)
He looked back toward Dram, "If you insist, I was possesed
by a ghost from my past, he was trying to destroy my life and then me."
He looked back at Cyndarius, "If it wasn't for him I would probably not be
standing here talking to you."
Cyndarius stood and stretched.
"Kratos," he said, sounding refreshed and awake despite sleeping on
the ground, "I suspect that what happened last night would be likely to
affect your fate and punishment, don't you?
"And you probably would be standing here, just not so
civilly," he added with a grin.
"What he says is the truth. He was possessed by a spirit."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:47 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 16 2005, 06:42 PM)
I'm afraid," said Raithen, apearing at the
doorway," that I will be unable to participate in the arena bout today. I
will, however, be able to offer strategical advice after the match.
Raithen stepped into the room, staff at his side, with his usual mysteriously
calm smile. But this time his face had an expression of carrying something
burdensome, and the man looked down right tired.
"I will be able to offer my services, though, as an extra healer outside
the arena; curing the fallen."
"Anything wrong?" Tris asked.
Posted by: raithen Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 07:47 PM)
"Anything wrong?" Tris asked.
"Ah, no." said Raithen, wincing as he stepped down with his right
foot. He seemed to be using his staff as a walking stick more, and it looked as
though he was preocupied with something. After zoning out for a few seconds,
Raithen noticed Tris again and smiled. "Nothing to worry about, my boy.
Just the old age creeping up on me..." His voice trailed off.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 07:46 PM)
Cyndarius stood and stretched.
"Kratos," he said, sounding refreshed and awake despite sleeping on
the ground, "I suspect that what happened last night would be likely to
affect your fate and punishment, don't you?
"And you probably would be standing here, just not so
civilly," he added with a grin.
"What he says is the truth. He was possessed by a spirit."
"I see," Dram says.
He walks over and unlocks the cell. "The Lady will want to talk to you
both then," he says, glancing over at Cyndarius. The Imperial soldier can
see a hint of dismay in Dram's eyes, or perhaps regret.
"Thank you Captain for assisting in this matter," he says. " ...
The ghost, then, it is gone?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:56 AM
"Mournhold Tsei! City of light! City of Magic! City of
plenty of loot!" Falco laughed then somewhat maniacally.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 16 2005, 06:51 PM)
"Ah, no." said Raithen, wincing as he stepped down
with his right foot. He seemed to be using his staff as a walking stick more,
and it looked as though he was preocupied with something. After zoning out for
a few seconds, Raithen noticed Tris again and smiled. "Nothing to worry
about, my boy. Just the old age creeping up on me..." His voice
trailed off.
"This is a foolish question, to someone offering to serve as our healer,
but can't you mend what ails you with magic?"
Or was it magic causing the ailment in the first place?
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 05:52 PM)
"I see," Dram says.
He walks over and unlocks the cell. "The Lady will want to talk to
you both then," he says, glancing over at Cyndarius. The Imperial
soldier can see a hint of dismay in Dram's eyes, or perhaps regret.
"Thank you Captain for assisting in this matter," he says.
" ... The ghost, then, it is gone?"
Cyndarius frowned.
"Gone as in, out of poor Kratos's head, yes. Gone as in gone? What do you
think, Captain?
"Let's go see Lady Loranna," he said, clapping Kratos on the back.
"Maybe her judgment will be that we both get a bath and breakfast."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 04:46 PM)
Cyndarius stood and stretched.
"Kratos," he said, sounding refreshed and awake despite sleeping on
the ground, "I suspect that what happened last night would be likely to
affect your fate and punishment, don't you?
"And you probably would be standing here, just not so
civilly," he added with a grin.
"What he says is the truth. He was possessed by a spirit."
He watched as Dram turned the key in the lock and open the cell door, "Yes
you are right Cyndarius I think I owe you a drink or two for your help, but for
now let us go see the lady." He looked back at Dram, "Yes the spirit
is gone but he will return I can tell you that."
Posted by: raithen Today, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 07:57 PM)
This is a foolish question, to someone offering to serve
as our healer, but can't you mend what ails you with magic?
Or was it magic causing the ailment in the first place?
"I'm afraid I'm not able to discuss my 'ailment' right now," said
Raithen. "Perhaps some time later, but for now you are best left in
mystery." He managed a rather grim smile.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 07:58 PM)
Cyndarius frowned.
"Gone as in, out of poor Kratos's head, yes. Gone as in gone? What do you
think, Captain?
"Let's go see Lady Loranna," he said, clapping Kratos on the back.
"Maybe her judgment will be that we both get a bath and breakfast."
"Of course ..." Dram says, his chin touching his chest briefly.
"All the more reason, then, for you and the others to succeed in your
upcoming labors ..."
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 08:00 PM)
He watched as Dram turned the key in the lock and open the cell
door, "Yes you are right Cyndarius I think I owe you a drink or two for
your help, but for now let us go see the lady." He looked back at Dram,
"Yes the spirit is gone but he will return I can tell you that."
"We will deal with this spirit when it returns," Dram says, leading
Kratos and Cyndarius out of jail. "For now though, my apologies for what
you have been forced to endure, Kratos."
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 16 2005, 08:00 PM)
"I'm afraid I'm not able to discuss my 'ailment' right
now," said Raithen. "Perhaps some time later, but for now you are
best left in mystery." He managed a rather grim smile.
Loranna frowns. " ... If that is how you feel, dear," she says,
"though we are all companions here, and if you find you need help in any
way, it is yours for the asking."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 16 2005, 07:00 PM)
"I'm afraid I'm not able to discuss my 'ailment' right
now," said Raithen. "Perhaps some time later, but for now you are
best left in mystery." He managed a rather grim smile.
Tris smiled and inclined his head to Raithen, accepting his word for the
moment.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 05:05 PM)
Of course ..." Dram says, his chin touching his chest
briefly. "All the more reason, then, for you and the others to succeed
in your upcoming labors ...
"We will deal with this spirit when it returns," Dram says, leading
Kratos and Cyndarius out of jail. "For now though, my apologies for
what you have been forced to endure, Kratos."
Loranna frowns. " ... If that is how you feel, dear," she says,
"though we are all companions here, and if you find you need help in any
way, it is yours for the asking."
He began to walk out with Cyndarius and spoke to Dram, "Thank you Dram, I
will deal with this spirit when it returns."
Posted by: raithen Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 08:05 PM)
Of course ..." Dram says, his chin touching his chest
briefly. "All the more reason, then, for you and the others to
succeed in your upcoming labors ...
"We will deal with this spirit when it returns," Dram says, leading
Kratos and Cyndarius out of jail. "For now though, my apologies for
what you have been forced to endure, Kratos."
Loranna frowns. " ... If that is how you feel, dear," she says,
"though we are all companions here, and if you find you need help in any
way, it is yours for the asking."
"Thank-you," he said, wincing again.
"And whatever was made of Kratos? I was there when he was arrested, but I
have been 'spending' time in my home lately."
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Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna is talking with Raithen and Tris in
the castle. The topic of Kratos has been brought up and Loranna is thinking it's
a good time to check in on the Ordinator.
Meanwhile, Dram has just freed Kratos after Cyndarius assured Dram that Kratos
was in fact possessed, and is leading the two to the castle.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:28 AM
Summary: Anya is taking a walk through the streets after a less
than legal escapade at the General Store.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 02:29 AM
Summary: Raithen is currently in the castle, talking with
Loranna and Tris. Raithen seems akwardly tired, walks with a limp, and winces with
pain everythime he steps down with his right foot. The cause of his injuries
are unkown, as the Breton wants to keep that to himself.
Since Raithen has been in his house the past day and night, he is curious as to
what happened to Kratos.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 02:30 AM
The Lord and Lady of Moonguard are hunting for their lost
daughter, with their elder son running things back at home.
Diamond, Marein, and Shai are down at the Arena. Shai is getting ready to
fight.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:32 AM
Summary: The Argonian, Shaka, is walking through Ald Raathim,
partly heading for the Arena and partly keeping an eye out for Anya.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 02:33 AM
Summary: Kratos has been cleansed of the evil spirit that had
possesed him now he is walking with Cyndarius and Dram to talk to Loranna. 
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:34 AM
OOC Summary: Isidor, the male nord, is
sitting in the dining hall, listening to Tris, Loranna and Raithen talk, while
he waits to hear from Helgi Hagslayer, on whether he can come and go to the
Nordic colony near Ald Rathimm. He is also looking foward to meeting with the
Dunmer woman, Zalliah.
IC: Isidor noticed the limp in the Breton's step and said "You
should see someone about that. There's a healer around here, Eragiulus, or
something."
OOC Summary: Tsei, female argonian, is sitting in the sauna with Falco,
discussing a job in Mournhold.
IC: "Mournhold? Eh....I probably shouldn't go there, if you know what
I mean."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:36 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi's lounging abou t in the Dining h all, not doing much of anything.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:40 AM
ooc summary: Tris, male Breton, went to visit Queen Barenziah in
Firewatch last night. On his return, he had a talk with Goranthir, in which he
revealed that it is his fault that the ghosts are walking.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:42 AM
Dram ushers Kratos and Cyndarius into the castle; Kratos and
Cyndarius may notice that most of the guards look surprised, or slightly
uncomfortable, at Kratos's pressence, though no one says anything.
Dram's eyebrow twitches a little, as he leads the men to Loranna. "My
Lady, Kratos and Captain Cyndarius wish to speak with you," he says, as
Loranna turns and regards Kratos and Cyndarius with raised eyebrows.
" ... Hello dears; I was about to come down to check in with you ..."
she says, looking at the two men in turn.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:42 AM
Shaka thought he spotted Anya ahead, tossing a glass dagger from
one hand to another. The canet was still over one ear.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:44 AM
A tall, firey-haired young man, looking slightly lost in the
great hall of the castle, stopped and scanned the room. Spotting Isador, he
loped over to him.
"You are Isador? I'm Wray, son of Ull. Helgi sent me to summon you to the
Chief's Hall."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 06:42 PM)
Shaka thought he spotted Anya ahead, tossing a glass dagger from
one hand to another. The canet was still over one ear.
Anya heard the unmistakable sounds of Shaka's bare-footed footsteps.
"Shaka." She smiled brightly, "How is the battlemage this
morning?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 08:45 PM)
Anya heard the unmistakable sounds of Shaka's bare-footed
footsteps. "Shaka." She smiled brightly, "How is the battlemage
this morning?"
"Better, especially around you," he said. "How's Lotus? I haven't
seen him since he tossed me the spear and got me to find you that time, I
think."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:48 AM
OOC: Falco Redflash, the male argonian rogue is curently
discussing a job in Mournhold with Tsei.
IC: "Ah so I take it you've had a thieving excersion there? I have only
once passed through, but I have long since wanted to rob the place blind."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 08:44 PM)
A tall, firey-haired young man, looking slightly lost in the
great hall of the castle, stopped and scanned the room. Spotting Isador, he
loped over to him.
"You are Isador? I'm Wray, son of Ull. Helgi sent me to summon you to the
Chief's Hall."
"Yep, I'm Isidor." He got to his feet, and followed the man to the
Great Hall of the Nordic settlement.
QUOTE(ArgoniansRule)
IC: "Ah so I take it you've had a thieving excersion there?
I have only once passed through, but I have long since wanted to rob the place
blind."
"You could say that..." Tsei closed her eyes and lowered herself
farther into the bath.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 16 2005, 06:48 PM)
Better, especially around you," he said.
"How's Lotus? I haven't seen him since he tossed me the spear and
got me to find you that time, I think.
Anya glanced down, "You're too sweet..." She looked up at the mention
of Lotus, "That blaggard? Haven't seen him all day. Not since he shot me
with his fireball when I was fighting Goranthir. He has a tendency to not come
if he's busy and it's not urgent when I call him, so I think he's just
eating."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:51 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 04:49 PM)
"Yep, I'm Isidor." He got to his feet, and followed
the man to the Great Hall of the Nordic settlement.
QUOTE(ArgoniansRule)
IC: "Ah so I take it you've had a thieving excersion there?
I have only once passed through, but I have long since wanted to rob the place
blind."
"You could say that..." Tsei closed her eyes and lowered herself
farther into the bath.
"You needn't worry I have the perfect plan for sneaking into large
cities..." He whispered it into her ear.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 05:42 PM)
Dram ushers Kratos and Cyndarius into the castle; Kratos and
Cyndarius may notice that most of the guards look surprised, or slightly
uncomfortable, at Kratos's pressence, though no one says anything.
Dram's eyebrow twitches a little, as he leads the men to Loranna.
"My Lady, Kratos and Captain Cyndarius wish to speak with you," he
says, as Loranna turns and regards Kratos and Cyndarius with raised eyebrows.
" ... Hello dears; I was about to come down to check in with you ..."
she says, looking at the two men in turn.
Kratos bowed and looked down the whole time he spoke, "Greetings my lady,
please forgive what I have done for it was not I who commited these crimes, I
was possesed by one from my past and he had plans to destroy me and all that
helped me."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 06:42 PM)
Dram ushers Kratos and Cyndarius into the castle; Kratos and
Cyndarius may notice that most of the guards look surprised, or slightly
uncomfortable, at Kratos's pressence, though no one says anything.
Dram's eyebrow twitches a little, as he leads the men to Loranna.
"My Lady, Kratos and Captain Cyndarius wish to speak with you," he
says, as Loranna turns and regards Kratos and Cyndarius with raised eyebrows.
" ... Hello dears; I was about to come down to check in with you ..."
she says, looking at the two men in turn.
Cyndarius stepped in and stood comfortably, looking idly at the odd nicknacks
on bookshelves, letting Kratos speak for himself.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 08:52 PM)
Kratos bowed and looked down the whole time he spoke,
"Greetings my lady, please forgive what I have done for it was not I who
commited these crimes, I was possesed by one from my past and he had plans to
destroy me and all that helped me."
Loranna frowns a bit. "So you were possessed then," she says, taking
a long, slow breath.
"How did this come to happen? Have you been possessed since we met you, or
was this a more recent happening?" she asks.
Dram stands to the side, listening quietly.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 05:58 PM)
Loranna frowns a bit. "So you were possessed
then," she says, taking a long, slow breath.
"How did this come to happen? Have you been possessed since we met
you, or was this a more recent happening?" she asks.
Dram stands to the side, listening quietly.
Kratos stands up but keeps his head down, "The spirit has only recentally
possesed me but it has been on my mind for quite some time and had been the
source for some of my anger." He bows again, "I understand if I am
banned from your city or if you have some other punishment in mind i will be
willing to except it."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 06:49 PM)
"Yep, I'm Isidor." He got to his feet, and followed
the man to the Great Hall of the Nordic settlement.
Helgi Hagslayer, Fjall the Black, and a number of other, older Nords were
waiting in the Hall. This time, however, they were not lounging shirtless, but
were sitting in state, their finest armor gleaming on their chests and their
hair carefully braided. Helgi sat at the foot of the wolfskin covered chair of
the Chief. Isador had seen a meeting of elders before. This was obviously not as
casual a meeting as the last.
Helgi motioned for Isador to sit, and Wray nodded his head to the acting chief
and stepped back outside.
"You say, Isidor son of Asbiorn," began Helgi, "that your father
was chief of your village, and a man named Striter killed him, and that for
taking revenge, the elders of your village branded you a murderer, and cast you
out. Are my words correct?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 09:09 PM)
Helgi Hagslayer, Fjall the Black, and a number of other, older
Nords were waiting in the Hall. This time, however, they were not lounging
shirtless, but were sitting in state, their finest armor gleaming on their
chests and their hair carefully braided. Helgi sat at the foot of the wolfskin
covered chair of the Chief. Isador had seen a meeting of elders before. This
was obviously not as casual a meeting as the last.
Helgi motioned for Isador to sit, and Wray nodded his head to the acting chief
and stepped back outside.
"You say, Isidor son of Asbiorn," began Helgi, "that your father
was chief of your village, and a man named Striter, and that for taking
revenge, the elders of your village branded you a murderer, and cast you out.
Are my words correct?"
Isidor had his snow wolf armor on, and his axe strapped to his back.
"Those words are true, yes."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 07:11 PM)
Isidor had his snow wolf armor on, and his axe strapped to his
back. "Those words are true, yes."
"Why did they not believe you?" Helgi asked.
"You were the son of the Chief. The man you killed argued constantly with
your family, according to you. That would have been obvious to all with eyes.
Revenge for murder is murder, every Son of Kyne knows that. So then, why did
the elders not believe you?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 09:07 PM)
Kratos stands up but keeps his head down, "The spirit has
only recentally possesed me but it has been on my mind for quite some time and
had been the source for some of my anger." He bows again, "I
understand if I am banned from your city or if you have some other punishment
in mind i will be willing to except it."
Loranna says " ... I see." She pauses a moment, choosing her words.
"Kratos," she says at last, "I know what it's like to be
possessed. Your life is now yours again, though the results of your actions
remain. If you're willing to stand by us still, though ..."
She holds out her hand.
" ... then I welcome you to Ald Raathim."
"However," she adds, "there is one concern on my mind still. The
spirit - it is one of the restless dead that plague us all collectively. Has
its issues been resolved, or was it merely forced out of you, still at
large?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:25 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 09:20 PM)
"Why did they not believe you?" Helgi asked.
"You were the son of the Chief. The man you killed argued constantly with
your family, according to you. That would have been obvious to all with eyes.
Revenge for murder is murder, every Son of Kyne knows that. So then, why did
the elders not believe you?"
"I must have forgot to mention it. The man that killed my father was liked
by many, and my father was not always agreed with."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 07:24 PM)
Loranna says " ... I see." She pauses a moment,
choosing her words.
"Kratos," she says at last, "I know what it's like to be
possessed. Your life is now yours again, though the results of your
actions remain. If you're willing to stand by us still, though ..."
She holds out her hand.
" ... then I welcome you to Ald Raathim."
"However," she adds, "there is one concern on my mind
still. The spirit - it is one of the restless dead that plague us all
collectively. Has its issues been resolved, or was it merely forced out
of you, still at large?"
Cyndarius sighed.
"It ran, Loranna. It has not been laid to rest, I'm afraid."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 07:25 PM)
I must have forgot to mention it. The man that killed my
father was liked by many, and my father was not always agreed with.
Helgi seemed relieved. "Your words ring true, Isidor son of Asbiorn.
Bravely spoken. And are you your father? Would you have done the same as him,
if you were Chief?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 09:31 PM)
Helgi seemed relieved. "Your words ring true, Isidor son of
Asbiorn. Bravely spoken. And are you your father? Would you have done the same
as him, if you were Chief?"
"By Kyne I would have. I sometimes disagreed with his strictness, but I
always knew he was right."
============
Tsei turned to Falco "Do you really want to know why I don't want to go
back to Mournhold?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 05:33 PM)
Tsei turned to Falco "Do you really want to know why I
don't want to go back to Mournhold?"
"Sure why?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 09:35 PM)
Sure why?
"Well, let's say that I had a liason with the head of the guards there,
and when I..um, ended it, he wasn't...erm, all that happy. He put out an order
for my arrest, on some fake charge."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 07:33 PM)
By Kyne I would have. I sometimes disagreed with his strictness,
but I always knew he was right.
"As he who speaks for the Chief," Helgi said, standing, "I say
that justice has been met. The murderer is dead. A village rid of a line of
chiefs they could not serve.
"You have done as any son of a father would. While the village you called
home has cast you out, fearing that you might one day take your father's place,
there is no fear of you becoming Chief here.
"As he who speaks for the Chief, I, Helgi son of Brede, called Hagslayer,
say that you are welcome here.
"And that," he added with a pink-lipped smile, sitting back down,
"means someone should BRING OUT THE ALE!"
Someone did.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 05:39 PM)
Well, let's say that I had a liason with the head of the
guards there, and when I..um, ended it, he wasn't...erm, all that happy. He put
out an order for my arrest, on some fake charge.
Falco's face took a more serious expression, "I know whatyou mean. I
once... spent some time... with an imperial legion officer. Long story short I
was almost arrested and there was a death, a ruined career, and a whole lot of
hate. But you needn't worry Tsei, I can take care of any scum-sucking guard for
you."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 09:41 PM)
"As he who speaks for the Chief," Helgi said,
standing, "I say that justice has been met. The murderer is dead. A
village rid of a line of chiefs they could not serve.
"You have done as any son of a father would. While the village you called
home has cast you out, fearing that you might one day take your father's place,
there is no fear of you becoming Chief here.
"As he who speaks for the Chief, I, Helgi son of Brede, called Hagslayer,
say that you are welcome here.
"And that," he added with a pink-lipped smile, sitting back down,
"means someone should BRING OUT THE ALE!"
Someone did.
Isidor smiled, a wide smile and shook hands with Helgi. "I plan on
returning to Skyrim, sometime, to deal with my past." He took a tankard of
ale, and began to drink.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 09:42 PM)
Falco's face took a more serious expression, "I know whatyou
mean. I once... spent some time... with an imperial legion officer. Long story
short I was almost arrested and there was a death, a ruined career, and a whole
lot of hate. But you needn't worry Tsei, I can take care of any scum-sucking
guard for you."
"Thank you, Falco." She smiled and said "Maybe we'll do the
job."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 05:44 PM)
Isidor smiled, a wide smile and shook hands with Helgi. "I
plan on returning to Skyrim, sometime, to deal with my past." He took a
tankard of ale, and began to drink.
"Thank you, Falco." She smiled and said "Maybe we'll do the job."
"I'll arrange for a passage there within the next few days. I have a
feeling this job will be quite a profitable enterprise. But you must not tell
the others this... Many of them are possessed with certain moralities."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 09:46 PM)
I'll arrange for a passage there within the next few days.
I have a feeling this job will be quite a profitable enterprise. But you must
not tell the others this... Many of them are possessed with certain
moralities.
"Morals? It sounds good, though." She thought he looked very
handsome, scheming and planning, but she didn't say anything.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 06:24 PM)
Loranna says " ... I see." She pauses a moment,
choosing her words.
"Kratos," she says at last, "I know what it's like to be
possessed. Your life is now yours again, though the results of your
actions remain. If you're willing to stand by us still, though ..."
She holds out her hand.
" ... then I welcome you to Ald Raathim."
"However," she adds, "there is one concern on my mind
still. The spirit - it is one of the restless dead that plague us all
collectively. Has its issues been resolved, or was it merely forced out
of you, still at large?"
Kratos looked up, "Oh thank you my lady!" He kissed her hand and
stood, "The spirit I believe is part of the deads' evil legions."
He continued,"I also believe we have not dispatched him, he will be back
for me, but he is out of my body and of that I can be sure."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 05:48 PM)
"Morals? It sounds good, though." She thought he
looked very handsome, scheming and planning, but she didn't say anything.
"Yes there are those among us who believ we shouldn't steal. But what they
don't know won't hurt them."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 07:44 PM)
Isidor smiled, a wide smile and shook hands with Helgi. "I
plan on returning to Skyrim, sometime, to deal with my past." He took a
tankard of ale, and began to drink.
"'Sometime'?" Fjall roared, his black beard flecked with foam from
his mug. "What're you waiting for, your village elders to die of old
age?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:53 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 09:50 PM)
Yes there are those among us who believ we shouldn't
steal. But what they don't know won't hurt them.
"That's true." She said, with a mischevious smile.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 09:50 PM)
'Sometime'?" Fjall roared, his black beard flecked
with foam from his mug. "What're you waiting for, your village elders to
die of old age?
"Well, Loranna has a quest for us..." He bit his tounge. He probably
shouldn't say anything. "A few things to do first, then I'll be up there,
axe in hand, and a grin on my face." He raised his ale and took another
drink.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 09:48 PM)
Kratos looked up, "Oh thank you my lady!" He
kissed her hand and stood, "The spirit I believe is part of the deads'
evil legions."
He continued,"I also believe we have not dispatched him, he will be back
for me, but he is out of my body and of that I can be sure."
Loranna was about to answer Cyndarius when Kratos kisses her hand, focusing her
attention on the Ordinator.
"Well, that is unfortunate," she says, giving a grim smile and hoping
she isn't blushing. "We'll have to be on our guard against this spirit,
then."
"Kratos, I am willing to welcome you to Ald Raathim and will do what I can
to help you should this ghost return," she continues. "However, as
far as being part of the Eight - I think you should speak to all of us about
that, as a team."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 05:53 PM)
"That's true." She said, with a mischevious smile.
"We'll speak more of this later." He stood from the tub, dried
himself and donned his clothes. Falco left the room without another word.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 07:53 PM)
"Well, Loranna has a quest for us..." He bit his
tounge. He probably shouldn't say anything. "A few things to do first,
then I'll be up there, axe in hand, and a grin on my face." He raised his
ale and took another drink.
'Bloody ghosts," said Fjall, burying his face in his mug again,
"always getting in the way of decent business..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:57 AM
As Anya passed a guard house while she wandered the town, she
overheard two gaurds talking.
"...hear about the theft?"
"Aye, tis a shame for ole Marend. Those heirlooms were precious to
'im."
"Makes us look bad too, fancy crime in this..."
Dammit. she cursed to herself. Lotus floated next to her and clacked
disapprovingly.
She had walked off, her face tight. She went back to the store and slipped in
the window. Next time they would open the chests, they'd find the jewels and
twice the amount of the bread's worth in coins.
"Oh come on, I returned it! You knew I was a theif when I found you, and
I've gotten out of practice here..." He just tilted his head and followed
behind her, Anya muttering, "Damn bird with a conscience..."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 06:54 PM)
Loranna was about to answer Cyndarius when Kratos kisses her
hand, focusing her attention on the Ordinator.
"Well, that is unfortunate," she says, giving a grim smile and hoping
she isn't blushing. "We'll have to be on our guard against this
spirit, then."
"Kratos, I am willing to welcome you to Ald Raathim and will do what I can
to help you should this ghost return," she continues. "However,
as far as being part of the Eight - I think you should speak to all of us about
that, as a team."
He looked at her and understood completely, "Yes, yes, let us call
together a counsul and you will decide if i'm worthy or not."
He turned to Cyndarius and offered his hand, "Thank you Cyndarius you
would make a fine Ordinator yet."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:01 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 09:55 PM)
"We'll speak more of this later." He stood from the
tub, dried himself and donned his clothes. Falco left the room without another
word.
Tsei looked shocked for a second and then got to her feet, dried off, put on
her robe, and ran after him. "Falco!"
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 09:56 PM)
'Bloody ghosts," said Fjall, burying his face in his mug again,
"always getting in the way of decent business..."
Isidor grinned, and slapped Fjall on the back.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:01 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 07:59 PM)
He looked at her and understood completely, "Yes,
yes, let us call together a counsul and you will decide if i'm worthy or
not."
He turned to Cyndarius and offered his hand, "Thank you Cyndarius you
would make a fine Ordinator yet."
Cyndarius smiled and took Kratos's hand. "That's quite a compliment. I'm
honored," he said, sincerely.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 06:01 PM)
Tsei looked shocked for a second and then got to her feet, dried
off, put on her robe, and ran after him. "Falco!"
"Yes...." he said.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 10:02 PM)
"Yes...." he said.
"What's wrong? Why did you leave all of the sudden?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 06:03 PM)
What's wrong? Why did you leave all of the sudden?
"Nothings wrong..." he lied.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 10:03 PM)
"Nothings wrong..." he lied.
She looked at him. "Don't lie to me. Please." She thought about
casting charm on him, but resisted the urge.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 06:05 PM)
She looked at him. "Don't lie to me. Please." She
thought about casting charm on him, but resisted the urge.
"Really its nothing..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 16 2005, 10:01 PM)
Cyndarius smiled and took Kratos's hand. "That's quite a
compliment. I'm honored," he said, sincerely.
Loranna smiles. "Let's go find the others," she suggests.
Dram is quiet, his expression calm, watching Loranna and Kratos speak.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 10:06 PM)
Really its nothing...
"Please..." She said, imploringly. "Men don't just get out of
saunas with women who like them, over nothing."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:08 AM
Diamond arrived at the tavern, as there would evidently be no
fighting yet.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 07:07 PM)
Loranna smiles. "Let's go find the others," she
suggests.
Dram is quiet, his expression calm, watching Loranna and Kratos speak.
He offered her to lead the way, "Yes might I suggest the tavern I think
everyone might be there." He put his helm on and put his Gavel back in his
belt.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 06:07 PM)
Please..." She said, imploringly. "Men don't
just get out of saunas with women who like them, over nothing.
"Its just that I don't want you to die Tsei. Every partner I've ever had
in a job I've left for dead at the feet of the guards, because I din't ever
want to go back and help them. I was planning on the same for you but... I
don't want you to die on this mission becauseof my selfishness and cowardice. I
don't even know why I'm telling you this, except that somehow I would feel
remorse if you were caotured or killed."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 10:11 PM)
Its just that I don't want you to die Tsei. Every partner
I've ever had in a job I've left for dead at the feet of the guards, because I
din't ever want to go back and help them. I was planning on the same for you
but... I don't want you to die on this mission becauseof my selfishness and
cowardice. I don't even know why I'm telling you this, except that somehow I
would feel remorse if you were caotured or killed.
She looked at him for a moment, then hugged him. She didn't know if he felt it,
but she loved him. She hugged him tighter, then said "That's...the nicest
thing...anyone's ever said to me."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 06:17 PM)
She looked at him for a moment, then hugged him. She didn't know
if he felt it, but she loved him. She hugged him tighter, then said
"That's...the nicest thing...anyone's ever said to me."
Falco was surpirsed by this, he had expected something along the lines of a
kick, bite, punch, stab, or Spell. "That I don't want to kill you? Thats
the nicest thing anyones ever said to you before?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 10:20 PM)
Falco was surpirsed by this, he had expected something along the
lines of a kick, bite, punch, stab, or Spell. "That I don't want to kill
you? Thats the nicest thing anyones ever said to you before?"
This time, she did slap him. "The fact that you cared enough, to not let
that happen. That...means everything."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 06:23 PM)
This time, she did slap him. "The fact that you cared
enough, to not let that happen. That...means everything."
He pulled her closer, "I won't let you die Tsei, I swear..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 10:24 PM)
He pulled her closer, "I won't let you die Tsei, I
swear..."
She hugged him and said, softly "Thank you."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:29 AM
Anya walked the streets, sounding daft to the villagers as she
held a seemingly one-sided converstation with Lotus. Though she kept her voice
low so they couldn't make out the words.
"Would you just let it be? I said I was sorry." Lotus cawed.
"No, no I wont tell them. It's enough you made me feel bad. And I did
return it." He clacked at her.
"What? No, no I didn't do it for money."
"Look, I'm a rogue, theif, whatever you want to call it, you bird. I'm not
entitled to be moral." He screached at her, cause her to spin around and
clamp his beak shut. She looked nervously at the villagers, but people went
back to work. She continued walking to the tavern.
"Fine, I wont take anything again. But I wont stay out of practice. And
those archery practices get so dull. And I did return those stupid
jewels and left twice the amou..." Anya saw Loranna and the
others"...amount for that lovely back massage... hehe."
She sat down nervously and ordered a drink, leaving Lotus to wander outside.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:32 AM
If Falco had lips he would have kissed her. Since lacked those
he simply said, "I'll always be there for you... always."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:33 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 10:32 PM)
If Falco had lips he would have kissed her. Since lacked those
he simply said, "I'll always be there for you... always."
She smiled, and said "Where are the others?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 10:29 PM)
Anya walked the streets, sounding daft to the villagers as she
held a seemingly one-sided converstation with Lotus. Though she kept her voice
low so they couldn't make out the words.
"Would you just let it be? I said I was sorry." Lotus cawed.
"No, no I wont tell them. It's enough you made me feel bad. And I did
return it." He clacked at her.
"What? No, no I didn't do it for money."
"Look, I'm a rogue, theif, whatever you want to call it, you bird. I'm not
entitled to be moral." He screached at her, cause her to spin around and
clamp his beak shut. She looked nervously at the villagers, but people went
back to work. She continued walking to the tavern.
"Fine, I wont take anything again. But I wont stay out of practice. And
those archery practices get so dull. And I did return those stupid
jewels and left twice the amou..." Anya saw Loranna and the
others"...amount for that lovely back massage... hehe."
She sat down nervously and ordered a drink, leaving Lotus to wander outside.
"Something wrong dear?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows at Anya as
she orders herself a mead.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 08:34 PM)
"Something wrong dear?" Loranna asks, raising her
eyebrows at Anya as she orders herself a mead.
"What? No... I didn't do anything." She felt 10 years younger and
like her mother just caught her hand in the candy jar, "I was just
practicing today, that's all."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 06:36 PM)
What? No... I didn't do anything." She felt 10 years
younger and like her mother just caught her hand in the candy jar, "I was
just practicing today, that's all.
Diamond looked up. "You're acting awful like I did last week,
Anya..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:40 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 10:36 PM)
What? No... I didn't do anything." She felt 10 years
younger and like her mother just caught her hand in the candy jar, "I was
just practicing today, that's all.
Loranna looks at Anya with a slightly skeptical look, but decides not to press
it right now, instead saying " ... Well, about practice, there's been a
new development ..."
She looks over to Kratos, clearing her throat.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:43 AM
Raithen limped into the bar and sat down, saying nothing except
to order a brandy. He wasn't smiling anymore.
After a rather long silence from him, he spoke up. "So, I heard of some
sort of meeting?" He managed a smile, but then grimaced.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 06:33 PM)
She smiled, and said "Where are the others?"
"Probably at the tavern, drinking and brawling. Shall we join them?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 09:40 PM)
Loranna looks at Anya with a slightly skeptical look, but
decides not to press it right now, instead saying " ... Well, about
practice, there's been a new development ..."
She looks over to Kratos, clearing her throat.
"Are we speaking to Kratos again?" Tris said, entering the tavern. He
had heard, all up and down the street, that the Ordinator was free and on his
way to the tavern.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 16 2005, 08:39 PM)
Diamond looked up. "You're acting awful like I did last
week, Anya..."
"Are you sure you not just a perceptive person?" She smiled meekly.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 08:40 PM)
Loranna looks at Anya with a slightly skeptical look, but
decides not to press it right now, instead saying " ... Well, about
practice, there's been a new development ..."
She looks over to Kratos, clearing her throat.
She sighed under her breath that Loranna didn't persue the issue. Just let
it go. The shopkeeper will find the jewels and money, and no one will care
about it.
Though Diamond looked like she was about to pull her aside and not let it drop.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 06:44 PM)
"Are you sure you not just a perceptive person?" She
smiled meekly.
She sighed under her breath that Loranna didn't persue the issue. Just let
it go. The shopkeeper will find the jewels and money, and no one will care
about it.
Though Diamond looked like she was about to pull her aside and not let it drop.
Diamond, keen diplomatic skills at the ready -
Marein: Keen diplomatic skills my foot...
caught the hints from both Loranna and Anya and said, "Never mind that,
Anya, would you please take a seat?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 10:43 PM)
Probably at the tavern, drinking and brawling. Shall we
join them?
"Sounds good."
==========
Isidor smiled and shook hands with his newly made friends. "It was damn
good to meet all of you." He said, slightly slurring his speech.
"I'll be sure *hic* to come back *hic* as often as I can."
He slapped Fjall on the back, and made his way back to Ald Rathimm, where he
thought the others would be.
"Hello, all!" He said in a louder then usual voice.
"Boy, those are some friendly nords!" He exclaimed.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 10:47 PM)
"Sounds good."
==========
Isidor smiled and shook hands with his newly made friends. "It was damn
good to meet all of you." He said, slightly slurring his speech.
"I'll be sure *hic* to come back *hic* as often as I can."
He slapped Fjall on the back, and made his way back to Ald Rathimm, where he
thought the others would be.
"Hello, all!" He said in a louder then usual voice.
"Boy, those are some friendly nords!" He exclaimed.
"Hail, Isidor," said Raithen, seemingly snapping out of it and giving
a friendly smile. "Please, I have a rather loud ringing in my ears. Could
you keep it down?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:52 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 16 2005, 10:51 PM)
Hail, Isidor," said Raithen, seemingly snapping out
of it and giving a friendly smile. "Please, I have a rather loud ringing
in my ears. Could you keep it down?
"Sure, sorry." He patted the Breon on the shoulder and said "Did
you go to the healer?"
OOC: Good night, everybody.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 07:40 PM)
Loranna looks at Anya with a slightly skeptical look, but
decides not to press it right now, instead saying " ... Well, about
practice, there's been a new development ..."
She looks over to Kratos, clearing her throat.
Kratos removed his helm and spoke up, "Ahem, I seem to owe you all an
apology for the way i've been acting, you see I have been under the influence
of a spirit from my past, in other words I was possessed by this spirit."
He looked over everyone, "I assure you the angry Kratos you all hate and
despise is gone and I am my old self once again." He continued, "Now
if you will be willing to give me another chance I am sure I will be able to
help in this battle with the dead."
He finished, "I beseech you, no I beg you to let me be one of the eight
members to transgress the mundus and continue through the opposite realm to
stop this madness."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:55 AM
Anya finished her mead in two gulps. Then she forced herself to
relax and let her proffession take over, dropping her nerves. She ordered a
second drink.
"Well, that's a relief I suppose. I'll still need to see that you've
changed. But I'll be willing to give you a third chance." she said,
keeping it cordial.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:56 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 06:54 PM)
Kratos removed his helm and spoke up, "Ahem, I seem to owe
you all an apology for the way i've been acting, you see I have been under the
influence of a spirit from my past, in other words I was possessed by this
spirit."
He looked over everyone, "I assure you the angry Kratos you all hate and
despise is gone and I am my old self once again." He continued, "Now
if you will be willing to give me another chance I am sure I will be able to
help in this battle with the dead."
He finished, "I beseech you, no I beg you to let me be one of the eight
members to transgress the mundus and continue through the opposite realm to
stop this madness."
Falco, having entered the tavern then spoke, "No Kratos! I will not assure
you a spot as one of the eight. As there are many vying for that position,
however I think it would be fair to put you amongst those we are considering
for the eight. But don't expect a free pass."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 06:54 PM)
Kratos removed his helm and spoke up, "Ahem, I seem to owe
you all an apology for the way i've been acting, you see I have been under the
influence of a spirit from my past, in other words I was possessed by this
spirit."
He looked over everyone, "I assure you the angry Kratos you all hate and
despise is gone and I am my old self once again." He continued, "Now
if you will be willing to give me another chance I am sure I will be able to
help in this battle with the dead."
He finished, "I beseech you, no I beg you to let me be one of the eight
members to transgress the mundus and continue through the opposite realm to
stop this madness."
Diamond raised an eyebrow. "With all due respect, sir, I'm not entirely
sure we even know you. It is my opinion that you will have to prove
yourself in the arena before we can afford you any such rights."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:59 AM
Captain Cyndarius has confirmed that Kratos was indeed
possessed by a spirit," Loranna says. "A spirit which is, sadly,
still at large, and which bears Kratos ill will. I for one believe in Kratos's
sincerity in wishing to show a new leaf, though I also worry that the ghost
will make another attempt on Kratos soon.
"But then," she adds, "Kratos's plight is everyone's plight now;
this is exactly why the Eight will travel Outside."
She looks at Raithen, frowning. "Raithen dear the healer in me is getting
disturbed; have you at least had your current ailment looked at?" she
asks.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 16 2005, 10:52 PM)
Sure, sorry." He patted the Breon on the shoulder and
said "Did you go to the healer?
OOC: Good night, everybody.
"No. I will handle with my injuries myself. Not to sound rude or
anything..."
QUOTE
He finished, "I beseech you, no I beg you to let me be one of the eight
members to transgress the mundus and continue through the opposite realm to
stop this madness."
"Remember, even though you were possessed, it was still your own
body..." He took a gulp of his brandy before continuing. "And I was
under the impression that someone must be trusted before they could be given
this role." He contemplated Kratos over his spectacles. "Don't expect
such a role to be handed to you..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:02 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 16 2005, 09:57 PM)
Diamond raised an eyebrow. "With all due respect, sir, I'm
not entirely sure we even know you. It is my opinion that you will have
to prove yourself in the arena before we can afford you any such rights."
Tris listened to what the others said with a skeptical smile.
"Kratos... I feel sure not all of your anger was due to spirits. You've
lost everything; you're at lose ends, and so thrash around, trying to find your
footing. What I wonder is if you know how much of what you think of as your own
strength was the strength of 4,000 years of the tradition of the Ordinators
backing you up.
"I'm willing to give you a chance; I always was. But they're right, it's
the same chance everyone else gets, not the chance a God-given gift to the
party we should be grateful even deigns to talk to us gets."
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 05:03 AM
OOC: Teleran’s been MIA for a while, he disappeared after his
ghost made a nuisance and now, well, now he figures he better deal with it
since it just won’t leave him alone and the best people he knows for this kind
of thing are the Void Rangers and the people that gathered to Loranna. He got a
new false arm but mostly he’s just been traveling, mostly on foot but with
substantial magical aid as well, and practicing the few spells he does know
along with trying to pick up archery (not too successful excepting when he
cheats). So now he is almost at Ald Raathim and is hoping that he arrives while
Loranna and company are in town, which from what he heard on his way over is
very likely, though he also heard a rumor that the Imperial Legion so he isn’t
entirely sure.
IC: Not far from Ald Raathim a solitary figure made his way along the road. A
spear and an unstrung bow poked out of the mouth of his pack swinging as he
jostled it with every step. He kept looking at his ash-skinned left arm and
smiling to himself. It flickered briefly before revealing shining silvery
metal. He was quite pleased with how well the enchanter had done, it had taken well
over a day to wear off, no wonder she had charged so much. Then again, she had
provided the soul for the enchantment as well so maybe she was undercharging,
good job at any rate. The smith hadn’t done a half-bad job either, adapting
armor designs from going around an arm to filling in for one, too bad he hadn’t
been able to figure out how those Dwemer mechanisms worked or Teleran might
have been able to make it move without constant input from telekinesis.
He stopped toying with his arm and looked off down the road to see Ald Raathim
come into view. It had certainly grown since he had last seen it and there was
a rather large building that he couldn’t remember seeing before. He tried not
to think about his nightly chats with his ghost, they were not pleasant. He
didn’t succeed in suppressing that line of thought. At least it hadn’t tried
anything spectacular, or involving others, for a while now and the few fights
that it had started were half-hearted and it didn’t really seem intent on doing
more than angering Teleran, whatever it was that it wanted it wasn’t Teleran
dead, despite the goading and constant threats. At least it didn’t appear that
way right now anyway.
He pushed thoughts of ghosts to the back of his mind as he neared the edge of
Ald Raathim. After asking around he was pointed alternately to the arena, the
tavern and the manor. He headed for the tavern first; he could use something to
drink. A few minutes later he entered the tavern and looked around to see many
familiar faces along with some whom he didn’t recognize. He grinned and yelled
quite a lot louder than he should have, “Heya Everybody!” Before attempting to
walk in a nonchalant manner to the them.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:05 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 16 2005, 08:02 PM)
Tris listened to what the others said with a skeptical smile.
"Kratos... I feel sure not all of your anger was due to spirits. You've
lost everything; you're at lose ends, and so thrash around, trying to
find your footing. What I wonder is if you know how much of what you think of
as your own strength was the strength of 4,000 years of the tradition of the
Ordinators backing you up.
"I'm willing to give you a chance; I always was. But they're right,
it's the same chance everyone else gets, not the chance a God-given gift to the
party we should be grateful even deigns to talk to us gets."
Kratos looked over at Tris, "Yes you are right i will have the same honors
of proving myself in the arena as everyone here does, thank you for your words
all of you."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:05 AM
Shai: Diamond! That's - that's Teleran! Please let me go talk to
him!
Diamond: Wha -? Who? Wait, all right...No kissing, though.
Shai: All right.
Shai ran up. "TELERAN!" She exclaimed.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:08 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 11:05 PM)
Kratos looked over at Tris, "Yes you are right i will have
the same honors of proving myself in the arena as everyone here does, thank you
for your words all of you."
"We've missed a couple days of practice," Loranna says. "It
would be good to get back into the arena - and Kratos will have his chance to
prove himself, like everyone else."
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 16 2005, 11:05 PM)
Shai: Diamond! That's - that's Teleran! Please let me go talk to
him!
Diamond: Wha -? Who? Wait, all right...No kissing, though.
Shai: All right.
Shai ran up. "TELERAN!" She exclaimed.
"Teleran ...?!" Loranna looks over, a grin coming to her face.
"Nine above dear where on Tamriel have you been!? I've been trying to
locate you for weeks!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:09 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 16 2005, 07:05 PM)
Kratos looked over at Tris, "Yes you are right i will have
the same honors of proving myself in the arena as everyone here does, thank you
for your words all of you."
"There's another thing. I'll only fight beside you, should we be chosen
for the eight, under 3 conditions. One: you are not to be in charge at all!
Two: you are not to call argonians lizards. Three: If you break conditions one
or two I have the right to gut you where you stand. Do you accept? "
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:09 AM
Tris was also on his feet.
"Teleran! Good to see you!"
He had forgotten, at this moment, that Teleran had never been exactly 'friends'
with anyone. They had gone through the Vaults of Gemin together; some things
made people friends no matter what else happened.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:10 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 11:09 PM)
There's another thing. I'll only fight beside you, should
we be chosen for the eight, under 3 conditions. One: you are not to be in
charge at all! Two: you are not to call argonians lizards. Three: If you break
conditions one or two I have the right to gut you where you stand. Do you
accept?
"Excuse me?" Loranna says, fixing Falco with an intent stare.
"Who exactly is giving you the right to cut down people Falco?"
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 05:12 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 16 2005, 08:05 PM)
Shai: Diamond! That's - that's Teleran! Please let me go talk to
him!
Diamond: Wha -? Who? Wait, all right...No kissing, though.
Shai: All right.
Shai ran up. "TELERAN!" She exclaimed.
“Who-Wha- Um, Hi?” Teleran said confusedly as the strange woman ran up to him.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 08:08 PM)
We've missed a couple days of practice," Loranna
says. "It would be good to get back into the arena - and Kratos will
have his chance to prove himself, like everyone else.
"Teleran ...?!" Loranna looks over, a grin coming to her face.
"Nine above dear where on Tamriel have you been!? I've been trying
to locate you for weeks!"
Still rather perplexed by Diamond's approach he mumbled something or other
about ghosts.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:15 AM
Diamond: NO! Absolutely no kissing!
Shai began to speak very rapidly.
"
TeleranItsMeShaiIAmTrappedInTheBodyOfThisGirlNamedDiamondBecauseOfSomeMagicYourF
riendMareinDid
SoThatsWhyImHereAndMareinsHereTooIfYouWantToTalkToUsBothJustWearTisCrownOK?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:16 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 16 2005, 08:09 PM)
There's another thing. I'll only fight beside you, should
we be chosen for the eight, under 3 conditions. One: you are not to be in
charge at all! Two: you are not to call argonians lizards. Three: If you break
conditions one or two I have the right to gut you where you stand. Do you
accept?
Kratos looked over to Falco, "Ah yes Falco i remember vaguely giving you
what for in the arena although it was useing my body I still gave you quite a
rap didn't I." He thought to himself, "Although i have no anger
towards him now, I did kind of relish letting him have it." he noticed the
big lumb on Falco's head, "Sorry about that, i will have to think about
your terms there Falco let me sleep on that."
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 05:19 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 16 2005, 08:15 PM)
Diamond: NO! Absolutely no kissing!
Shai began to speak very rapidly.
"
TeleranItsMeShaiIAmTrappedInTheBodyOfThisGirlNamedDiamondBecauseOfSomeMagicYourF
riendMareinDid
SoThatsWhyImHereAndMareinsHereTooIfYouWantToTalkToUsBothJustWearTisCrownOK?"
“Shai? diamond crown … Marein … magic … What?” Teleran said looking at everyone
in the room for some help in deciphering what was going on.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:25 AM
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 16 2005, 09:19 PM)
“Shai? diamond crown … Marein … magic … What?” Teleran said
looking at everyone in the room for some help in deciphering what was going on.
"If I may. This girl you see is Diamond, artist extrodnair and would-be
diplomat. That crown she wears contains minds of Marein and Shai. When she has
it on, either three can control her body. Marein messed up some spell
apperently." Anya counted off her fingeres, hoping to not forget anything,
"I think that covers... Now... who are you? I'm Anya, newly aquainted
friend of Diamond."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:32 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 11:30 PM)
If I may. This girl you see is Diamond, artist extrodnair
and would-be diplomat. That crown she wears contains minds of Marein and Shai.
When she has it on, either three can control her body. Marein messed up some
spell apperently." Anya counted off her fingeres, hoping to not forget
anything, "I think that covers... Now... who are you? I'm Anya, newly
aquainted friend of Diamond.
"This is Teleran," Loranna says, looking over at Anya. "He was
one of the hereos who fought with us during the Blue Dawn. He accomanied Tris
and myself into the Vaults of Gemin and fought alongside us in the Heart
Chamber, as well as on other adventures in High Rock."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:42 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 09:32 PM)
This is Teleran," Loranna says, looking over at
Anya. "He was one of the hereos who fought with us during the Blue
Dawn. He accomanied Tris and myself into the Vaults of Gemin and fought
alongside us in the Heart Chamber, as well as on other adventures in High
Rock.
"It's a pleasure to meet you." Anya smiled and nodded her head.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:43 AM
Reichi walked into the bar. Then, raised a eyebrow.
"Woah...busy," he muttered, before noticing Teleran. "Hello
Tel!" he greeted. "Where ya been?"
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 05:44 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 08:30 PM)
If I may. This girl you see is Diamond, artist extrodnair
and would-be diplomat. That crown she wears contains minds of Marein and Shai.
When she has it on, either three can control her body. Marein messed up some
spell apperently." Anya counted off her fingeres, hoping to not forget
anything, "I think that covers... Now... who are you? I'm Anya, newly
aquainted friend of Diamond.
“Me? I’m Teleran,” Teleran replied, this was certainly not how he had
envisioned his return. “Um, I was a friend of Marein, though he did have a
habit of getting into trouble with crowns, speaking of which, this one looks familiar,
and I was, ah, very close with Shai. She and I were on intimate terms, lovers.”
Teleran stumbled over his words, not exactly sure how to take in this stranger
and the events that had transpired. "You say this ... crown is where
Marein and Shai are?"
He barely noticed the people around him.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 16 2005, 09:44 PM)
“Me? I’m Teleran,” Teleran replied, this was certainly not how
he had envisioned his return. “Um, I was a friend of Marein, though he did have
a habit of getting into trouble with crowns, speaking of which, this one looks
familiar, and I was, ah, very close with Shai. She and I were on intimate
terms, lovers.” Teleran stumbled over his words, not exactly sure how to take
in this stranger and the events that had transpired. "You say this ...
crown is where Marein and Shai are?"
He barely noticed the people around him.
"As I said, it's a pleasure to meet you. And yes, in the crown. Touch it
if you like. I left that to Diamond myself." Anya settled down and
finished off her mead.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:47 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 16 2005, 07:44 PM)
“Me? I’m Teleran,” Teleran replied, this was certainly not how
he had envisioned his return. “Um, I was a friend of Marein, though he did have
a habit of getting into trouble with crowns, speaking of which, this one looks
familiar, and I was, ah, very close with Shai. She and I were on intimate
terms, lovers.” Teleran stumbled over his words, not exactly sure how to take
in this stranger and the events that had transpired. "You say this ...
crown is where Marein and Shai are?"
He barely noticed the people around him.
Diamond nodded and took the crown off of her head, holding it out. "Here,
why don't you talk to them yourself?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 16 2005, 11:44 PM)
“Me? I’m Teleran,” Teleran replied, this was certainly not how
he had envisioned his return. “Um, I was a friend of Marein, though he did have
a habit of getting into trouble with crowns, speaking of which, this one looks
familiar, and I was, ah, very close with Shai. She and I were on intimate
terms, lovers.” Teleran stumbled over his words, not exactly sure how to take
in this stranger and the events that had transpired. "You say this ...
crown is where Marein and Shai are?"
He barely noticed the people around him.
Loranna watches Teleran with a sad smile, wondering how Shai and Teleran were
going to handle this reunion. The situation was awkward to put it one way.
She decides to watch quietly for now, sipping her mead.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:50 AM
Kratos spoke as everyone began to flock around Teleran, "I
think I will head up to my room for the night thank you for your time everyone,
goodnight." With that he walked up the stairs and into his room and
flopped down on his nice comfy bed, "Ah i'm glad i'm back to myself
again." He dozed off to sleep but little did he know the spirit of Ralen
was watching him from the other side of the room.
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 05:51 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 16 2005, 08:47 PM)
Diamond nodded and took the crown off of her head, holding it
out. "Here, why don't you talk to them yourself?"
Teleran touched the crown delicately. “Hello?” he queried, both out loud and in
thought. “Shai? Marein?”
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:53 AM
Raithen sat in silence, contemplating the situation at hand.
"Hmm... I wonder how that crown works? How can two people be stuck in a
peice of jewlry?" Deespite his injuries, Raithen got up exitedly and
walked over to Diamond. "May I also see that? It's very interesting."
OOC: I just noticed that I am now a Disciple! Yay!
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 16 2005, 07:51 PM)
Teleran touched the crown delicately. “Hello?” he queried, both
out loud and in thought. “Shai? Marein?”
The voices spoke into his head.
Shai: If I could kiss you right now, I would.
Marein: Teleran! What sorts of trouble are you getting into now? Sorry to
intrude on your little reunion, but I can hardly leave...
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 06:04 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 16 2005, 08:54 PM)
The voices spoke into his head.
Shai: If I could kiss you right now, I would.
Marein: Teleran! What sorts of trouble are you getting into now? Sorry to
intrude on your little reunion, but I can hardly leave...
‘Shai? I don’t know how I can- we’ll fix this, make it right.’ Teleran
promised before addressing Marein, not that he could tell any difference
between addressing them, probably didn’t matter who he was thinking at, ‘Marein
just shut your inner eye or- what the blazes were you doing to get yourself
trapped like that? And to trap Shai with you, what the hell were you thinking?’
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:09 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 16 2005, 08:04 PM)
‘Shai? I don’t know how I can- we’ll fix this, make it right.’ Teleran promised before addressing Marein, not that he could
tell any difference between addressing them, probably didn’t matter who he was
thinking at, ‘Marein just shut your inner eye or- what the blazes were you
doing to get yourself trapped like that? And to trap Shai with you, what the
hell were you thinking?’
Marein: Well, the idea was that we communicate telepathically to Diamond
from afar, to sort of keep tabs on the goings-on here, since we were both doing
work: Shai was meditating and I was researching.
Shai: And then he messed up.
Marein: Yes, I did. I'm sorry, all right? If I figure out how to undo the
spell, I'll let you have your body first, all right? That's the best I could
do...Unless, of course, you'd like to join us up here, Teleran? I might be able
to arrange that...
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 06:18 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 16 2005, 09:09 PM)
Marein: Well, the idea was that we
communicate telepathically to Diamond from afar, to sort of keep tabs on the
goings-on here, since we were both doing work: Shai was meditating and I was
researching.
Shai: And then he messed up.
Marein: Yes, I did. I'm sorry, all right? If I figure out how to undo the spell,
I'll let you have your body first, all right? That's the best I could
do...Unless, of course, you'd like to join us up here, Teleran? I might be able
to arrange that...
‘How am I supposed to do anything if I am-’ Teleran stopped short, ‘It
isn’t uncomfortable is it, I mean, not too-’ he stopped again, ‘I hope
you figure out a way to get your bodies back Marein, but for now, well, we can
just, dammit, does the crown work with anyone or just Diamond? I mean, we’ll
figure out something, we have to.’
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:23 AM
Anya stared at Teleran through the ackward silence, finally saying,
"So, umm, I'll go buy us another round of drinks. If you'll excuse
me."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:24 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 16 2005, 08:18 PM)
‘How am I supposed to do anything if I am-’ Teleran stopped short, ‘It isn’t uncomfortable is it, I mean,
not too-’ he stopped again, ‘I hope you figure out a way to get your
bodies back Marein, but for now, well, we can just, dammit, does the crown work
with anyone or just Diamond? I mean, we’ll figure out something, we have to.’
Shai: Obviously it works with you, Teleran. Obviously...
Marein: We'll negotiate with Diamond. I'm sure she'll allow Shai to kiss you
eventually...
Shai: I would hope so.
Marein: Diamond is quite a bit younger than you, though, I didn't know you were
that kind of person -
Shai: Shut up.
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 06:33 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 16 2005, 09:24 PM)
Shai: Obviously it works with you, Teleran. Obviously...
Marein: We'll negotiate with Diamond. I'm sure she'll allow Shai to kiss you
eventually...
Shai: I would hope so.
Marein: Diamond is quite a bit younger than you, though, I didn't know you were
that kind of person -
Shai: Shut up.
‘Thanks for the support Marein,’ Teleran thought sarcastically, adding
in a more civil tone, ‘You will work on a way out of this won’t you?’
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 09:23 PM)
Anya stared at Teleran through the ackward silence, finally
saying, "So, umm, I'll go buy us another round of drinks. If you'll excuse
me."
“Good idea, I think I need something strong.”
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:36 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 16 2005, 10:33 PM)
“Good idea, I think I need something strong.”
Anya giggles and comes back with enough mead for everyone. She leans over and
whispers to Diamond, her mouth tilted in a small smile, "I like it when
you wear it, at least you talk more."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:36 AM
Marein: Well, I'll work on it...
Shai: Oh, one last thing.
She placed Teleran's hand on his heart.
Shai: I love you.
Diamond took the crown back, smiled at Teleran, and returned to her stool at
the bar.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:40 AM
Tris whistled, long and low, and took a pull of his drink, not
looking at Teleran. It was almost refreshing knowing that someone else's love
life was more confusing than his own.
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 06:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 16 2005, 09:36 PM)
Anya giggles and comes back with enough mead for everyone. She
leans over and whispers to Diamond, her mouth tilted in a small smile, "I
like it when you wear it, at least you talk more."
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 16 2005, 09:36 PM)
Marein: Well, I'll work on it...
Shai: Oh, one last thing.
She placed Teleran's hand on his heart.
Shai: I love you.
Diamond took the crown back, smiled at Teleran, and returned to her stool at
the bar.
“Telepathy is a bit of a downer when you’re out of the loop isn’t it,” Teleran
said, taking a long draw on the mead. He stared the crown on Diamond's head for
a few seconds before becoming very interested in his glass.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:50 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 16 2005, 10:45 PM)
“Telepathy is a bit of a downer when you’re out of the loop
isn’t it,” Teleran said, taking a long draw on the mead. He stared the crown on
Diamond's head for a few seconds before becoming very interested in his glass.
"Indeed it is." Anya to a drink of her mead." I've had enough
things screaming in my head this past month to last me a life time as it is. I
have an aversion to people in my head now."
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 02:24 PM
Daggerfall City, Daggerfall
"And as my sword struck through the evil Manavrio, he shattered into a
thousand pieces, and the world was safe from that evil Liches control"
Landon finished
"But what of Rover?" the little girl asked
"Rover made his way home, and everyone lived happily ever after!"
Landon said, lieing a little, there was no point in telling her the truth...
Lyssia walked into the room, a bit flustered, "Is this Ghost thing ever
going to end? Are you not a heroic Paladin, Maccrovi? Why dont you do
somthing!"
"Dont worry, Lyssia" Landon replied, "these sorts of things sort
themselves out, besides, we have a wedding to plan for!"
"And how are the invertaions going?" Lyssia asked
"Maranda and Paul are dealing with that issue"
Outside
Paul was humming a song that seemed oddly familiar to Maranda... yeah, the Hall
of Discos, she thought
"Will you be quiet, Paul! Stop humming that annoying song!" Maranda
said, not adding that it brought up bad memories
"Sorry, sorry, but ever since a few months ago, its been stuck in my
head!" Paul said as Maranda handed him another poster which he glued to
the wall of the tavern, as the walked to the next place.
"No wonder Arisa is not interested in you anymore, you have been wierd ever
since you awoke in that swamp!" Maranda said, thinking the Gauntlet of
Heroes might have caused some type of brain damage
"You did not know me before I awoke in that swamp... so how would you
know? And you STILL have not told me what I was doing there in the first
place!" Paul asked, as Maranda shut her mouth. Only Lacoriz knew the full
story, and thats how she wanted to keep it... how would he feel if he knew he
was turned into a Drug wielding DJ?
Meanwhile...
The two drunks stumbled out of the bar and looked at the poster that was... err
posted by the tavern entry
"All are welcome to the wedding of Lord Maccrovi Landon and Baroness
Lyssia Biennie, to be held at Castle Daggerfall on the date below. RSVP by next
Tirdas! Dont be late,
FREE BOOZE AND FOOD!!!!!"
The drunks read the second part again, and rushed home to send an RSVP to the
Biennie Residence
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:35 PM
Daggerfall City, earlier:
There was another man reading the posted notice about the Biennie wedding.
Tris Gaerington stood in the streets of Daggerfall and stared at the notice. A
drunk man emerging from the tavern stumbled into him, grabbed his shirt front,
and nearly fell. Tris put a hand under the drunk's elbow to steady him, then
went on his way without a word.
Loranna would want to know about this.
Tris ran through the city streets, his shoes making hardly any noise on the
cobblestones. Daggerfall was a big city. Most citizens rode horses when they
needed to go somewhere. Tris didn't need a horse. It was better to run. He
could have run the whole way through the Void, but he sometimes missed the feel
of pavement and stone and packed earth, the shock passing through the balls of
his feet.
No one here had seen Herwyn Brand. He had asked everywhere. Well, almost
everywhere.
Tris turned into the Rat's Satchel, not the sort of tavern Herwyn Brand would
ever set foot in voluntarily. Last Fool's Day for a joke Tris had drugged him
and dumped him here naked in bed with a cheap harlot. It was a testimony to
Herwyn's resourcefulness that he had gotten home to Wayrest with hardly any
trouble.
Most of the prostitutes at the Satchel were men.
In addition to the prostitutes, a lively, flourishing crowd of poets,
playwrights, professional athletes, upper class servants, and rich young
noblemen wishing to remain anonymous came here every night. Not too very long
ago, Tris had been one of their number. His most recent foray into the Satchel
had ended in a brawl, when one of the regulars had made a crude comment about
Tris in front of Ciel and Ciel had broken his nose.
Tris didn't think anyone would hold any lasting grudges.
During daylight hours, the place was shuttered, sounds muffled, and only the
cleaning staff moved downstairs. Somewhere in the back he could hear the sound
of splashing water; a bath was being filled.
One of the borders came down the stairs. A tall Breton, sandy-haired, with
indifferently good skin; raw-boned, yet with a certain lanky grace. Not
beautiful, not at all. And yet he still made Tris's breath catch in his throat.
Tris hadn't seen him in four years, yet he would have known him at once across
a moonless plaza, just from his walk.
"Bryn," Tris said, and the man paused on the stairs and looked at
him.
Bryn's dark eyes narrowed, almost imperceptibly. The look was gone almost
before it appeared, yet it was unmistakeable: a look of purest loathing. Tris's
heart sank; he had sent Bryn a letter of apology and gotten back a letter of
forgiveness. But letters didn't always tell the truth.
"What are you doing here?" Bryn said.
"I'm looking for Herwyn Brand," Tris said. Bryn wouldn't know who
that was.
But he did. Bryn's expression passed from surprise to wary confusion, then
anger.
"You!" Bryn said. "You have something to do with this, you set
me up. Is this your idea of a joke, you little [censored]? You owe me three
month's rent, and passage back to Cyrodiil."
"What?"
Bryn stared at him. "You must be joking. You don't know anything. You
really don't know anything. You're not a good enough actor to be lying. Well,
isn't this rich."
"You don't know where he is?" Tris said.
"Didn't I just say that?"
Of course, Bryn hadn't said that. But there was no point in arguing about it.
"Herwyn Brand paid me to come here," Bryn said. "Or rather, he
said he'd pay me. If I knew where he was, I'd wring his neck. Maybe I should
wring yours instead. What exactly do you have to do with this, you little
[censored]?"
"Bryn, I have to go," Tris said. "It was good to see you
again."
As soon as he was outside, Tris started running. He ran through the familar
streets until his breath felt hot in his lungs, until the morning sun made
waves of heat rise from the cobblestones. He ran a familiar path, and so he
should have known he would end up home. At Solunastra Guildhouse.
The house with no doors.
The General had told him not to come here. He had disobeyed her once already,
and ended up weeping helplessly, his head in her lap.
Tris spoke a string of power, and slipped inside.
Dragon sat sleeping in his chair by the fire. The fire was asleep too; the
flames moved lazily, and the logs beneath them were not consumed, though it had
been two months since anyone fed the fire.
Upstairs was Tris's room, and Ciel's room.
Ciel was warm. Not snoring, exactly, but whistling a little through one side of
his nose as he always did when he slept on his back. Long ago his nose had been
broken, and though it looked all right from the outside, inside the passage was
narrowed. Thus the whistle, which had driven Tris crazy at first, then become a
sound he couldn't sleep without.
Tris laid his head on the sleeping man's chest. His eyelashes were sticky with
unshed tears, his head was pounding with the beginnings of a headache.
Soon, very soon, he fell asleep.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 04:48 PM
Biennie Residence, Daggerfall City, Daggerfall
Arisa was sitting down with a kitty in her lap, as Lyssia sat opposate her. THe
two of them hardly talked, but Lyssia could see Arisa was upset about somthing
"Whats wrong, Deary?" asked Lyssia
"Oh, nothing..." she replied in a not so convicing tone
Lyssia looked deeply into the young bretons eyes, "its guy trouble, isn't
it?"
Arisa looked up
"Yes, its that Paul fellow you used to be with... whats wrong with
him?" Lyssia said
"well..." Arisa seemed perplexed, "he just does not seem like
himself... ever since we went to get your sister, everyone has been acting
strange, not just Paul... I get the urge to twirl around aimlessly sometimes,
and I dont know why... some strange stuff happened there, some wierd stuff...
and I think your sister is in on it"
"Maranda?" Lyssia said puzzled, "Of course shes not! She found
you all in a swamp... how you ended up in Daggerfall swamp after being missing
for nearly a month is anyones guess"
"But dont you think its a coincidence?" Arisa stated
"nope" Lyssia said cutting her off
"Well paul has been acting all wierd... like he has been on scooma and
stuff... like hes a musisian, humming these wierd songs... seriously, I dont
want to be seen in public with him any more..."
"So thats why you sent him out with Maranda?"
"well... yeah..." Arisa shot a look at Lacoriz, who was looking in
her direction, he quickly looked away, "I think Lacoriz knows somthing...
I'm sure of it... I'll get to the bottom of this," She wispered, as Lyssia
just shook her head.
Arisa put the kitty down and went outside to get some air... where she had the
uncontrolable urge to spin
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 04:56 PM
OOC:
No I'm not back. Sorry. 
In AZ now, I have stuffs to do.
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Nightfall.
Ahjaar hid in a shadow, watching her prey's house.
No one had come in or out, so maybe no one was in there, and weren't back for a
while. Ahjaar hoped so.
She crept to the mushroom bulb house, knocked on the door, then jumped to hid
and watch.
No one came. Ahjaar reapproached the door with caution. She tryed the knob.
Unlocked.
Ahjaar tilted her head in confusion. If someone wasn't home, why'd they keep
the door unlocked?
She opened the door slowly, just big enough for her to fit her hand through.
She sent out a pulse wave.
Pulse waves are waves created be the brain. When sent out, the return either
weak, if it hit no living thing, or strong, if it hit a living creature.
The wave didn't return at all.
Ahjaar was surprised, she had never had that happen.
She opened the door with cation, and crept inside.
Candles were lit, food was cooking on a fire.
It looked as if someone might just be upstairs, dressing, then would come down
to eat their dinner.
And their was this peculiar smell.....
Ahjaar looked around. No one downstairs.
No one should be upstairs.
She went up the stairs, and when she reached the top, she stopped, frozen in
shock.
Her client was here alright.
Dead.
But not just dead.
Eaten.
His half chewed corpse layed on the ground.
Blood was everywhere.
Ahjaar looked away, bent over, and puked.
The smell... it was too much.
She ran down the stairs, a bit distraught from the shock, and she went outside
into the cool night..
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:06 PM
Ahjaar sat down on a rock.
What the hell happened to him?
Something, like an animal, had eaten him.
Although there were no signs of a struggle anywhere in the house.
Strange.
Ahjaar wiped off her mouth.
Well, at least he was dead. She could go home and receive the last part of her
payment.
She shuddered.
It was a cool night. The boat that had brought her here was coming back
tomarrow.
She could stay at an inn.
Ahjaar got up and walked to the tavern.
Halfway there she heard someone walking behind her.
Turning around, she saw...... nothing.
Ahjaar jogged to the tavern, always with that uneasy feeling of being followed.
She only relaxed when she walked through the inn doors.
There were only about three other people, one of them sitting at the bar.
She sat down, one stool away from the man and ordered a bottle of Filn.
The man, an imperal in a steel ciruss, watched her as she drank.
"Are you ok? You're white as a sheet." He spoke after a minute.
Ahjaar looked over at the man, then back at her drink.
"Yeah, I'm okay."
He grunted. "You don't look it. You're shaking."
Ahjaar looked down at her hands. She was shaking.
"I was just..."
She tryed to think of a resonable excuse.
"Yeah?"
"I was just.. spooked by something. It's nothing. I'm fine."
The man shrugged, and took a sip of his drink.
"Well, there's not much to be afraid of out here."
He held out his hand.
"My name is Terryn. Terryn Ra-Zate."
Ahjaar shoke Terryn's hand.
"Ahjaar."
"You're obviously not from around here."
Terryn sipped his drink. "What brings you here?"
Ahjaar shrugged. "Bussiness for the Fighters Guild."
"I used to work for the Fighters Guild. I didn't like it. So I took up
Demonology. Much more interesting then killing things."
"Demonology?"
"Demonology. The study of Demons. Clannfear, Deadroth. Demons in
general."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:13 PM
Anya went to the archery range to practice some more, but
quickly became bored again. The stationary targets were no challenge at all,
every arrow hitting center. The moving targets she made were simply to slow to
test reflexes, as she hit center mass in all of them.
She was preparing another shot when something buffeted her head. She turned
around, furious, but her face melted to a smile when she saw who it was. Lotus
was hovering there with a smile only a cliff racer could make. He turned and
took off. She took off after him, laughing, her lithe body barely leaving an
imprint in the ground.
Now this should be fun. She sighted Lotus and began launching arrows at
him.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:15 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 07:10 PM)
Excuse me?" Loranna says, fixing Falco with an intent
stare. "Who exactly is giving you the right to cut down people
Falco?
"Well if Kratos agrees, then he will have given me the right to cut him
down" said Falco with a smile. Falco headed to the arena. There he picked
up one of the practice bows and began firing it off at the stationary targets.
He was improving but he still wasn't a great shot.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 09:20 PM
Plaas was bored, again. "Ahhh might as well practice my
archery." Plaas thought out loud. He still torured himself over his
inability to kill Falco, an unarmoured Argonian at a higher position, even though
he wouldn't want him dead anyway, he failed. As Plaas entered the archery
range, he saw Falco standing there. HE took a position next to falco, because
that was the only one open. He took out his bow and fired an arrow. It hit dead
center in the farthest target. He smiled. Then he looked at Falco, and watched
at Falco's shot. It was a pretty good shot but it wasn't as good as it could
have been. "That was a good shot." Plaas said, trying to open a
friendly conversation, hoping that it would better his relations with Loranna's
conpanions.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:36 PM
A beautiful young Dunmer woman, wrapped in a simple dress that
showed her willowy curves to best advantage, watched the archers, applauding
their best shots.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:52 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 01:36 PM)
A beautiful young Dunmer woman, wrapped in a simple dress that
showed her willowy curves to best advantage, watched the archers, applauding
their best shots.
Anya trotted up after collecting her spent arrows, letting Lotus rest. She
noticed the woman, she walked up behind her and said half jokingly, "Well,
I guess you could call them decent."
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 02:36 PM)
A beautiful young Dunmer woman, wrapped in a simple dress that
showed her willowy curves to best advantage, watched the archers, applauding
their best shots.
Plaas saw a young women applauding his every shot. He smiled confidently. He
put dow his bow and strided towards the young woman. Even the appearance of
Anya did not slow him. "Hello, I noticed that you were watching my
shots." He called out.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:19 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 17 2005, 03:52 PM)
Anya trotted up after collecting her spent arrows, letting Lotus
rest. She noticed the woman, she walked up behind her and said half jokingly,
"Well, I guess you could call them decent."
"Don't let me disturb you, milady," the young woman said. "I
know how important your practice is to you."
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 17 2005, 03:56 PM)
Plaas saw a young women applauding his every shot. He smiled
confidently. He put dow his bow and strided towards the young woman. Even the
appearance of Anya did not slow him. "Hello, I noticed that you were
watching my shots." He called out.
"A very fine show, sir," she smiled, with equal confidence.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:27 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 17 2005, 02:15 PM)
"well if Kratos agrees, then he will have given me the
right to cut him down" said Falco with a smile. Falco headed to the arena.
There he picked up one of the practice bows and began firing it off at the
stationary targets. He was improving but he still wasn't a great shot.
Loranna follows Falco out, saying "No, it doesn't. Stop being an [censored]
Falco; I sat by and let Kratos threaten peoples's lives the other night, but
I'm not letting it pass anymore. When he comes back down, I expect an apology
to be given. No more people threatening other people in my domain, or you'll be
taking another trip to Dram's jail. Got it?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:28 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 12:27 PM)
Loranna follows Falco out, saying "No, it doesn't.
Stop being an [censored] Falco; I sat by and let Kratos threaten peoples's
lives the other night, but I'm not letting it pass anymore. When he comes
back down, I expect an apology to be given. No more people threatening
other people in my domain, or you'll be taking another trip to Dram's
jail. Got it?"
"Got it!" Falco yelled from the archery range. He then mumbled under
his breath "I'll be outside your domain next time then..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 03:36 PM)
A beautiful young Dunmer woman, wrapped in a simple dress that
showed her willowy curves to best advantage, watched the archers, applauding
their best shots.
Isidor entered the arena, after noticing that neither Falco or Anya was
anywhere else to be found. He greeted them both and said "If it was melee,
I might be able to compete." As he talked with them, he noticed Zalliah in
the crowd. He reached into his pockets, withdrew the bracelet and walked over
to her. "You dropped this the other night, at the docks." He said,
trying to sound as nonchalant as he could.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:34 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 02:29 PM)
Isidor entered the arena, after noticing that neither Falco or
Anya was anywhere else to be found. He greeted them both and said "If it
was melee, I might be able to compete." As he talked with them, he noticed
Zalliah in the crowd. He reached into his pockets and walked over to her.
"You dropped this the other night, at the docks." He said, trying to
sound as nonchalant as he could.
Anya was having fun making a circle around Plaas' arrow, when she heard Isidor.
"Aw, don't worry. You make an excellent meat shield, and we love oyu for
it." She teased him and flashed a bright smile.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:35 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 04:29 PM)
Isidor entered the arena, after noticing that neither Falco or
Anya was anywhere else to be found. He greeted them both and said "If it
was melee, I might be able to compete." As he talked with them, he noticed
Zalliah in the crowd. He reached into his pockets and walked over to her.
"You dropped this the other night, at the docks." He said, trying to
sound as nonchalant as he could.
Zalliah noticed Isidor too, and smiled shyly. When he pulled out the necklace,
she rushed to him, and threw her arms around him.
"You found it! You found it!" she cried. "I've been
looking for it everywhere!"
There were tears in her eyes as she withdrew from Isidor. "My grandmother
gave it to me before she died. How can I thank you?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:37 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 12:35 PM)
Zalliah noticed Isidor too, and smiled shyly. When he
pulled out the necklace, she rushed to him, and threw her arms around him.
"You found it! You found it!" she cried.
"I've been looking for it everywhere!"
There were tears in her eyes as she withdrew from Isidor. "My grandmother
gave it to me before she died. How can I thank you?"
Falco was watching this, finding it hard to suppress his laughter... How
indeed? he thought.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:39 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 17 2005, 04:37 PM)
Falco was watching this, finding it hard to suppress his
laughter... How indeed? he thought.
Loranna is still glowering a bit at Falco, though Zalliah's cries draw her
attention. She raises an eyebrow.
... I'm feeling a sense of deja-vu, she thinks, recalling her teenaged
years. I knew a girl who sounded almost exactly like that ...
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:40 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 04:35 PM)
Zalliah noticed Isidor too, and smiled shyly. When he
pulled out the necklace, she rushed to him, and threw her arms around him.
"You found it! You found it!" she cried.
"I've been looking for it everywhere!"
There were tears in her eyes as she withdrew from Isidor. "My grandmother
gave it to me before she died. How can I thank you?"
"Erm, really it's all right. I just...um, found it at the docks, after you
left."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:44 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 04:40 PM)
Erm, really it's all right. I just...um, found it at the
docks, after you left.
"I wouldn't insult you by asking if you wanted a reward, Isidor," she
said, slipping the bracelet back on her wrist, and looking at him with perfect
adoration. "You are clearly a true gentleman."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:45 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 04:44 PM)
I wouldn't insult you by asking if you wanted a reward,
Isidor," she said, slipping the bracelet back on her wrist, and looking at
him with perfect adoration. "You are clearly a true gentleman.
"Thank you." He said, blushing. "Erm, maybe you'd want to,
erm...get something to eat at the tavern?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:58 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 04:45 PM)
Thank you." He said, blushing. "Erm, maybe you'd
want to, erm...get something to eat at the tavern?
She took his arm. "Yes, I was right, you are a gentleman. Others might
have suggested somewhere less public."
"From where do you hail?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:58 PM
Ahjaar finished her Filn, then ordered another.
"So you study demons. Then what brings you here? Are you going to learn
what the Wizards know about deadra?"
Terryn shook his head.
"No, I'm afraid not. I was hired to track down a beast and destory it. A
werewolf, to be exact. It escaped into the city, I have no clue where it is.
Probly left the town by now, but I'll catch up with it in the morning."
He stood up. "I must be going now."
"Wait," Ahjaar stopped him. "I think I might be able to help you
track it down. I found a man dead, he was torn up and eaten. I think this
werewolf you speak of killed him."
Terryn looked intersted. "Show me."
A few minutes later they were in the house.
Terryn inspected the body.
"The wolf definitly got him, thats for sure. The body still is a bit warm,
so the were couldn't have gone far."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:59 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 04:58 PM)
She took his arm. "Yes, I was right, you are a
gentleman. Others might have suggested somewhere less public."
"From where do you hail?"
He blushed again, and took her arm. "Skyrim. A town near Dawnstar."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:01 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 04:59 PM)
He blushed again, and took her arm. "Skyrim. A town near
Dawnstar."
"I've always thought that Dawnstar was a beautiful name," Zalliah
smiled. "Though I have never been away from Ald Raathim. Very dull,
mm?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 05:01 PM)
I've always thought that Dawnstar was a beautiful
name," Zalliah smiled. "Though I have never been away from Ald
Raathim. Very dull, mm?
"Adventure can be found anywhere. I hear Ald Raathim was very exciting
during the Blue Dawn."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 05:02 PM)
Adventure can be found anywhere. I hear Ald Raathim was
very exciting during the Blue Dawn.
"Horrid, more like," Zalliah shuddered. "I like my excitement
and adventure to be without bloodshed. And yet, I love watching you fight ... I
guess because I know no one is going to get seriously hurt."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:07 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 05:04 PM)
Horrid, more like," Zalliah shuddered. "I like
my excitement and adventure to be without bloodshed. And yet, I love
watching you fight ... I guess because I know no one is going to get seriously
hurt.
He blushed again, and said "Well, I guess it's true, it's all fun until
someone gets hurt. So, Loranna tells me that you were Harvest Princess. How was
that?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:15 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 05:07 PM)
He blushed again, and said "Well, I guess it's true, it's
all fun until someone gets hurt. So, Loranna tells me that you were Harvest
Princess. How was that?"
"You asked about me?" Zalliah said, returning his blush. "Well,
I still am the Harvest Princess, and will be until next year when another girl
will be crowned. It's silly, but we're supposed to bless this year's crops ...
as if that's something I have the power to do ... Just another excuse for a
party, I guess." She giggled, and pulled on his arm, bringing him closer.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:17 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 05:15 PM)
"You asked about me?" Zalliah said, returning his
blush. "Well, I still am the Harvest Princess, and will be until next year
when another girl will be crowned. It's silly, but we're supposed to
bless this year's crops ... as if that's something I have the power to do ...
Just another excuse for a party, I guess." She giggled, and pulled
on his arm, bringing him closer.
"Erm, well yes, I wanted, to erm...know, where to give you the necklace.
It was just lucky you were in the stands."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:23 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 05:17 PM)
Erm, well yes, I wanted, to erm...know, where to give you
the necklace. It was just lucky you were in the stands.
"I'll say I was lucky," Zalliah said as they stepped into the tavern.
All eyes turned to them, and Isidor could see the look of envy in most of the
regulars' eyes.
"I hardly ever go in here," she smiled, apparently unmindful of the
leers. She put her hand on the small of his back, in a subtle gesture that
immediately sent a tiny shiver of pleasure up his spine.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:28 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 05:23 PM)
"I'll say I was lucky," Zalliah said as they stepped
into the tavern. All eyes turned to them, and Isidor could see the look
of envy in most of the regulars' eyes.
"I hardly ever go in here," she smiled, apparently unmindful of the
leers. She put her hand on the small of his back, in a subtle gesture
that immediately sent a tiny shiver of pleasure up his spine.
He smiled, nervously. "Why don't you come in here, it seems like a nice
enough place?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:31 PM
Terryn stood up. "I'm tired. I had a long day. Tommarow I
shall coutinue the hunt for the beast. If you wish to join me, go ahead. I'll
be by Wolverine Hall at 8 'o clock. Goodnight, Ahjaar."
With that, Terryn left the residance.
Ahjaar headed back to the Inn.
-------------------------------------------------
Ahjaar rose at 7 'o clock. She had breakfast, then headed down to the fort.
Terryn was waiting for her.
"I see you have decided to join me. Good."
He smiled. "I found out some more information on the werewolf. Witnesses
say they saw it run south. Apparently theres a cave there. Maybe the were
stayed there for the night."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 05:28 PM)
He smiled, nervously. "Why don't you come in here, it seems
like a nice enough place?"
"It's very sweet, but all sorts of people come here, and it can get pretty
rowdy for a girl on her own."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:37 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 05:35 PM)
It's very sweet, but all sorts of people come here, and it
can get pretty rowdy for a girl on her own.
"I can imagine." He said with a wink. "So, what would you like
to eat?" "Or" he added nervously "To drink?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 05:37 PM)
I can imagine." He said with a wink. "So, what
would you like to eat?" "Or" he added nervously "To
drink?
"You should eat, you need your energy, but I'm on a diet," she said,
touching her slim, flat belly. "But maybe a glass of wine?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:42 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 05:40 PM)
You should eat, you need your energy, but I'm on a
diet," she said, touching her slim, flat belly. "But maybe a glass of
wine?
He laughed, despite himself. "You, my dear, are by no means overweight.
But, if you'd like some wine, I'd be glad to oblige." He ordered a mead
for himself, and a wine for her.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:43 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 05:42 PM)
He laughed, despite himself. "You, my dear, are by no means
overweight. But, if you'd like some wine, I'd be glad to oblige." He
ordered a mead for himself, and a wine for her.
She steered him towards a table in the back of the room, away from everyone's
eyes. "Thank you. Would it be too presumptuous of me to ask, do you have a
lady?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:46 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 05:43 PM)
She steered him towards a table in the back of the room, away
from everyone's eyes. "Thank you. Would it be too presumptuous of me
to ask, do you have a lady?"
He blushed furiously and said "Um, well, I'm not entirely sure. Though, it
would seem, no."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:49 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 05:46 PM)
He blushed furiously and said "Um, well, I'm not entirely
sure. Though, it would seem, no."
"But you have many friends," Zalliah said, tracing his bicep with her
fingertips. "That's good. You are so far away from Skyrim, and it is sad
to be lonely. Even for great champions like yourself."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 05:49 PM)
But you have many friends," Zalliah said, tracing his
bicep with her fingertips. "That's good. You are so far away from
Skyrim, and it is sad to be lonely. Even for great champions like
yourself.
He frowned for a moment and then said "I suppose it does get lonely
sometimes...but as you said, that's why I have friends." He grinned sheepishly.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:55 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 05:52 PM)
He frowned for a moment and then said "I suppose it does
get lonely sometimes...but as you said, that's why I have friends." He
grinned sheepishly.
Zalliah kissed Isidor lightly, and sighed. "You are so much different from
the others in your group. So gentle. I hope they don't take advantage of
you."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:57 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 05:55 PM)
Zalliah kissed Isidor lightly, and sighed. "You are so much
different from the others in your group. So gentle. I hope they
don't take advantage of you."
Isidor's face turned scarlet and said "Um, thank you. No, no...they're all
very nice...Everyone in Ald Rathiim is, it seems..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 05:57 PM)
Isidor's face turned scarlet and said "Um, thank you. No,
no...they're all very nice...Everyone in Ald Rathiim is, it seems..."
Zalliah shook her head. "Trust me, I've lived here all my life. Everyone
here is not nice. They've spread rumors about me, completely out of
jealousy. I was too trusting ... I see that amount of trust in you. That Kratos
man did not turn out to be a trustworthy teammate, did he?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:03 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 06:01 PM)
Zalliah shook her head. "Trust me, I've lived here all my
life. Everyone here is not nice. They've spread rumors about
me, completely out of jealousy. I was too trusting ... I see that amount
of trust in you. That Kratos man did not turn out to be a trustworthy
teammate, did he?"
"Well, he had a problem, which he dealt with." He liked Zalliah, but
he didn't want her to speak ill of his friends..."Rumors? Jealousy? Sounds
intresting." He said, with a grin.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 06:03 PM)
"Well, he had a problem, which he dealt with." He
liked Zalliah, but he didn't want her to speak ill of his
friends..."Rumors? Jealousy? Sounds intresting." He said, with a
grin.
"Oh, that's good," Zalliah smiled, relief on her face. "I heard
about the guard he assaulted, and the other fights. I'm glad he's better. Yes,
jealousy can be treacherous. It can destroy many a good man or woman. I hope
you won't let it into your heart."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:07 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 06:06 PM)
Oh, that's good," Zalliah smiled, relief on her face.
"I heard about the guard he assaulted, and the other fights. I'm
glad he's better. Yes, jealousy can be treacherous. It can destroy
many a good man or woman. I hope you won't let it into your heart.
"Not unless there's a reason too." He winked, and sipped his mead.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:09 AM
Anya had collected her arrows and returned Plaas his, giggling
as she watched Isidor and his companion walk away, "She sure brushed you
aside in a hurry."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 06:07 PM)
"Not unless there's a reason too." He winked, and
sipped his mead.
"Oh, I didn't meant to lecture a man such as yourself," Zalliah
giggled. "I wasn't even thinking of you. I was thinking of another, who
has that problem of jealousy ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:14 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 06:11 PM)
Oh, I didn't meant to lecture a man such as
yourself," Zalliah giggled. "I wasn't even thinking of you. I
was thinking of another, who has that problem of jealousy ...
Isidor's silly smile was wiped off his face, in instant, but he managed to
sound cheery "Who is that?" He asked, in the lightest voice he could
manage.
OOC: Might have to pop out for a few minutes, in about ten minutes.
Posted by: AND Today, 12:15 AM
Plaas looked stunned. he couldn't speak. Why would she choose
Isidor over him? But soon he regained his composure. "Ah, o well, her loss."
Plaas walked back to his post and picked up his bow. He aimed at the arrow, and
shot. IT hit dead center. Isidor should be easily seduced. I hope she
doesn't hurt him too much.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 06:14 PM)
Isidor's silly smile was wiped off his face, in instant, but he
managed to sound cheery "Who is that?" He asked, in the lightest
voice he could manage.
"A boy," she said, taking a thoughtful sip of her wine. "If you
must know, the ranger Goranthir. He's fearfully jealous of you, and your
strength and experience. I don't want to worry you, but I would be careful
around him. He means you no good."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 06:18 PM)
A boy," she said, taking a thoughtful sip of her
wine. "If you must know, the ranger Goranthir. He's fearfully
jealous of you, and your strength and experience. I don't want to worry
you, but I would be careful around him. He means you no good.
Isidor's face turned blank. "That's, that's not true. Goranthir is a fine
warrior, why in Oblivion would he be jealous of me? You know, maybe I should be
going..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:20 AM
Daggerfall City: The House with no Doors
Tris had been asleep. He was awake now, barely, but oh, so peaceful.
He opened his eyes a little. His limbs felt heavy, laden, torpid. It was a
beautiful sensation, after his recent struggles with nightmares and insomnia.
All of that seemed so far away now. He had no idea what time it was. Time
didn't apply here.
I can't move.
You can't move, you jerk. It's the spell, you're falling under the spell of the
house.
Get UP!
His heart slammed in his chest as he struggled to awaken. After what seemed
like an eternity of terror, he gave a ragged little moan and pushed himself to
all fours on the bed.
Beside him, Ciel still lay motionless, whistling through one side of his nose.
Tris jerked convulsively, shouting the sounds of the string of power through
numb lips, and then he was safe in the Void. Safe in the Void, what an
oxymoron. Safer than a minute ago, anyway.
He decided not to tell the General where he'd been. She would spank him. And
with good reason.
He returned to Ald Raathim, to the Arena, where people were practicing, still
rubbing the sleep from his eyes.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 06:20 PM)
Isidor's face turned blank. "That's, that's not true.
Goranthir is a fine warrior, why in Oblivion would he be jealous of me? You
know, maybe I should be going..."
Zalliah grabbed his arm. "I'm sorry, but it is true, you don't know
what he's said! I think he's insane!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 17 2005, 04:15 PM)
Plaas looked stunned. he couldn't speak. Why would she choose
Isidor over him? But soon he regained his composure. "Ah, o well, her
loss." Plaas walked back to his post and picked up his bow. He aimed at
the arrow, and shot. IT hit dead center. Isidor should be easily seduced. I
hope she doesn't hurt him too much.
"Ah don't worry, my skilled, would-be assassin," She took out a stack
of throwing stars. With a few quick flicks, Plaas' arrow was framed by them,
"Women love a man in need, and Isidor wears his problems on his sleaves,
whether he admits it or not."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:25 AM
Loranna was practicing in the Arena, Dram having wandered by and
agreed to a little one on one practice to help her perfect her dodging while
casting skills. Loranna and Dram dance around for a while, the Dunmer guard
putting up an inspired offense and Loranna having a good workout for her
trouble.
When she sees Tris, she calls for a rest, and heads over to greet the Breton.
"Hello dear; you still look tired," she says. " ... You
okay?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 17 2005, 02:25 PM)
Ah don't worry, my skilled, would-be assassin," She
took out a stack of throwing stars. With a few quick flicks, Plaas' arrow was
framed by them, "Women love a man in need, and Isidor wears his problems
on his sleaves, whether he admits it or not.
Falco had to chuckle a bit at this statement.
Posted by: AND Today, 12:27 AM
PLaas laughed. "Yes, that is true." He took out more
of his arrows and fired a circle around Anya's stars. HE was bored, maybe this would
amuse him.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 05:25 PM)
Loranna was practicing in the Arena, Dram having wandered by and
agreed to a little one on one practice to help her perfect her dodging while
casting skills. Loranna and Dram dance around for a while, the Dunmer
guard putting up an inspired offense and Loranna having a good workout for her
trouble.
When she sees Tris, she calls for a rest, and heads over to greet the
Breton. "Hello dear; you still look tired," she says.
" ... You okay?"
"Not tired, just not awake yet," he said. "Everyone's here? It's
about time for those team battles."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 17 2005, 02:27 PM)
PLaas laughed. "Yes, that is true." He took out more
of his arrows and fired a circle around Anya's stars. HE was bored, maybe this
would amuse him.
"Hey Plaas, I bet I can split every one of your arrows with just my
arrow."
Posted by: AND Today, 12:31 AM
"Ok... sure" Plaas said unsure whether thsi was
somehow a ploy or an actual test of skill. "Go ahead."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 17 2005, 06:28 PM)
Not tired, just not awake yet," he said.
"Everyone's here? It's about time for those team battles.
"Just about," Loranna says. "Isidor headed off to the tavern
with our fair Harvest Princess, who is probably playing with his biceps right
now, and I haven't seen Goranthir yet."
Dram Nods to Tris as he heads to the outside of the Arena, while Loranna
continues "And Kratos was still asleep ... eh, let me go to the tavern,
see if I can't get our big-muscled people."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 17 2005, 02:31 PM)
Ok... sure" Plaas said unsure whether thsi was
somehow a ploy or an actual test of skill. "Go ahead.
"First, what will you wager? I will put up my remaining gold wich amounts
to 500 gold pieces."
Posted by: AND Today, 12:34 AM
"Ummm I'm not sure that I have that much. But for now, I
can put up half that amount." Plaas reached into his satchel and pulled
out a bag filled with gold coins.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:34 AM
Ald Raathim castle
There was a flash of light in Nalion's room and with the sound of air being
replaced by a body, Nalion appeared again in his chamber in Ald Raathim's
castle. Wasting no time, the mage stepped out to find the nearest servant and
ask about the whereabouts of Loranna and her companions.
With quick strides, he crossed the distance from the castle to the arena and
approached Loranna and Tris.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:35 AM
Zalliah, left alone in the tavern, went quite mad.
She began by throwing her wine glass at the door when Isidor walked through it.
That raised some eyebrows, but it did not satisfy her.
The guards were called as ran behind the bar, and began throwing all the
glassware at all the patrons.
One of the guards held her, perhaps a little too lightly, mistaking her slim
form as weak. She bit a chunk of out his hand, and escaped, running into the
wilderness.
Witnesses could only say that she said as she left: "Nobody [censored]
with the Harvest Princess!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 17 2005, 04:27 PM)
PLaas laughed. "Yes, that is true." He took out more
of his arrows and fired a circle around Anya's stars. HE was bored, maybe this
would amuse him.
Anya cants her head, "Hmm... Impressive shots." She grabs her
throwing daggers. Lining her arm, she gives a few sharp tosses. Pleased at the
design, she fires off four arrows.
The pattern looked like a spinning circle with her stars and his arrows, with
four arms of throwing daggers lazily swaying with it, each tipped by an arrow.
"Besides, unless you're into one night relationships and loose women, I
doubt you'd want that little succubus." Another arrow, enchanted with
fire, launched out, hitting the center as well, causing Plaas' arrow to quiver
violently. The pattern was framed in a red glow.
"And remember dear, you're not the only sharp eye any more. As Kratos must
learn, you're no better, but no worse, than the people around you." She
laughed, "I just didn't have a bow when we met. Nice eye though, very
accurate."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 17 2005, 02:34 PM)
"Ummm I'm not sure that I have that much. But for now, I
can put up half that amount." Plaas reached into his satchel and pulled
out a bag filled with gold coins.
"Alright, the the rules, of the engagement are that you shall shoot an
arrow, and my arrow shall split it in half. I am to use only one arrow.
Agreed?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 05:34 PM)
Ald Raathim castle
There was a flash of light in Nalion's room and with the sound of air being
replaced by a body, Nalion appeared again in his chamber in Ald Raathim's
castle. Wasting no time, the mage stepped out to find the nearest servant and
ask about the whereabouts of Loranna and her companions.
With quick strides, he crossed the distance from the castle to the arena and
approached Loranna and Tris.
"Hey, old man!" Tris called to Nalion, with a smile. "You're
back!"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:38 AM
Loranna is just heading out to the tavern when Nalion shows up,
and she spins around, smiling. "Welcome back dear!" she says, as Dram
gets to witness Zalliah charge out and sigh the sigh of weary guards.
"How are you?" Loranna asks, heading toward Nalion as Dram heads to
investigate the tavern ...
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:42 AM
Plaas fired off his arrow, hitting the target, just slightly off
dead center. Falco smiled and pulled an arrow from his quiver. He dropped his
bow and walked to the target. Here he jammed the arrow into the back of
Plaas's, splitting it in two. "I believe you owe me That money Plaas!"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 12:36 AM)
Hey, old man!" Tris called to Nalion, with a
smile. "You're back!
"Right now, I'm feeling old, Tris.", Nalion replied, then looked
around. "Yes, it seems I am truly back. Without you, I would never have
noticed."
A wry grin appeared on his face, then Nalion waved a "Hello" to
Loranna.
However, some kind of tired look also lingered on the mage's face. On his face
though, he wore a smile and his eyes had a gleam of satisfaction in them. He
wore his staff lightly and his travelling bag was slung over his back. On his
belt hung, protected by a simple leather sheath, his Dagger of Senses. His
clothes were worn out and the dust and stains of long travel were clearly
visible.
"I'm here to deliver something. I hope you used the time I was away to
continue to prepare yourselves. May I suggest that we send for all and meet at
the study?", Nalion asked as his voice turned serious.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:45 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 06:35 PM)
Zalliah, left alone in the tavern, went quite mad.
She began by throwing her wine glass at the door when Isidor walked through
it. That raised some eyebrows, but it did not satisfy her.
The guards were called as ran behind the bar, and began throwing all the
glassware at all the patrons.
One of the guards held her, perhaps a little too lightly, mistaking her slim
form as weak. She bit a chunk of out his hand, and escaped, running into
the wilderness.
Witnesses could only say that she said as she left: "Nobody [censored]
with the Harvest Princess!"
Before the breakdown
Isidor had sat back down at the table, and said "I guess the rumors were
true." He said, shaking his head.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:50 AM
Goranthir, his gray cloak flying out like wings of a great bird,
leapt high over the fence of the arena, and joined the others.
"Sorry I'm late," he smiled.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:50 AM
Luxi munched happily on her sweet-roll.
She had been watching Isidor and Zalliah, and when Zaliah had thrown a fit, she
just giggled.
Men weren't all stupid.
She finished her breakfast, then headed to the arena to practice archery.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 02:50 PM)
Goranthir, his gray cloak flying out like wings of a great bird,
leapt high over the fence of the arena, and joined the others.
"Sorry I'm late," he smiled.
"Showoff..." Falco muttered...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:51 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 05:44 PM)
Right now, I'm feeling old, Tris.", Nalion replied,
then looked around. "Yes, it seems I am truly back. Without you, I would
never have noticed.
A wry grin appeared on his face, then Nalion waved a "Hello" to
Loranna.
However, some kind of tired look also lingered on the mage's face. On his face
though, he wore a smile and his eyes had a gleam of satisfaction in them. He
wore his staff lightly and his travelling bag was slung over his back. On his
belt hung, protected by a simple leather sheath, his Dagger of Senses. His
clothes were worn out and the dust and stains of long travel were clearly
visible.
"I'm here to deliver something. I hope you used the time I was away to
continue to prepare yourselves. May I suggest that we send for all and meet at
the study?", Nalion asked as his voice turned serious.
Tris listened to the tale of the Harvest Princess's rage with interest, but
without surprise, then turned serious at Nalion's words.
"Where you been?" he whispered to Goranthir. Probably chatting with
nix hounds, or something.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:51 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 06:45 PM)
Isidor had sat back down at the table, and said "I guess
the rumors were true." He said, shaking his head.
"I told you," Zalliah smiled sweetly. "Pure jealousy. People
think it's easy to be pretty, but it's hard."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 06:51 PM)
Before the breakdown
"I told you," Zalliah smiled sweetly. "Pure jealousy.
People think it's easy to be pretty, but it's hard."
Before the breakdown
"I guess so...." He said with a grin, "I wouldn't know
though." He pointed at his face. "One question though, I didn't know
you had "been" with Goranithir. How did you know of his
insanity?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 06:54 PM)
I guess so...." He said with a grin, "I wouldn't
know though." He pointed at his face. "One question though, I didn't
know you had "been" with Goranithir. How did you know of his
insanity?
"Been? With that boy?" Zalliah laughed. "No, no, I
only spoke with him. He flirted with me, but I much prefer men ... like
you ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:57 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 06:56 PM)
Before the breakdown
"Been? With that boy?" Zalliah laughed. "No,
no, I only spoke with him. He flirted with me, but I much prefer men
... like you ..."
Before the breakdown
He grinned and said "So, you like this, huh?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:01 AM
Ald Raathim study
The messengers did not take long to find the companions - be they old or new -
who had gathered around Loranna during the last days and so, the Loranna's
study was soon filled.
Nalion stood, with his hands resting on the study's table, looking around and
at each of the companions gathered.
"Thank you all for coming.", Nalion began, speaking in a calm voice.
"I will make this short, for I know you haven't got much time. There is
something that the eight - and all of us - will desperately need when you go
Outside. Here it is."
The Breton unslung his travelling bag and took out an item wrapped in clean
cloth. He carefully removed the wrapping and revealed an artifact in the shape
and size of an ebony-coloured and gold-inlaid book. Nalion opened it and the
companions could see only two pages, not of parchment, but seemingly made of a
strange looking kind of stone.
"Someone touch the pages.", he suggested.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 06:57 PM)
He grinned and said "So, you like this, huh?"
"What woman wouldn't?" Zalliah smiled, her eyes half-closed as she leaned
in for a kiss. "Let me make you an offer you'd be a fool to refuse
..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 03:01 PM)
Ald Raathim study
The messengers did not take long to find the companions - be they old or new -
who had gathered around Loranna during the last days and so, the Loranna's
study was soon filled.
Nalion stood, with his hands resting on the study's table, looking around and
at each of the companions gathered.
"Thank you all for coming.", Nalion began, speaking in a calm voice.
"I will make this short, for I know you haven't got much time. There is
something that the eight - and all of us - will desperately need when you go
Outside. Here it is."
The Breton unslung his travelling bag and took out an item wrapped in clean
cloth. He carefully removed the wrapping and revealed an artifact in the shape
and size of an ebony-coloured and gold-inlaid book. Nalion opened it and the
companions could see only two pages, not of parchment, but seemingly made of a strange
looking kind of stone.
"Someone touch the pages.", he suggested.
Falco's scaled claw was the first to touch them...
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 07:01 PM)
"Someone touch the pages.", he suggested.
Goranthir had never met this man before, but he had the trust of Loranna and
Tris, and that was good enough.
He touched the page.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 07:01 PM)
Ald Raathim study
The messengers did not take long to find the companions - be they old or new -
who had gathered around Loranna during the last days and so, the Loranna's
study was soon filled.
Nalion stood, with his hands resting on the study's table, looking around and
at each of the companions gathered.
"Thank you all for coming.", Nalion began, speaking in a calm voice.
"I will make this short, for I know you haven't got much time. There is
something that the eight - and all of us - will desperately need when you go
Outside. Here it is."
The Breton unslung his travelling bag and took out an item wrapped in clean
cloth. He carefully removed the wrapping and revealed an artifact in the shape
and size of an ebony-coloured and gold-inlaid book. Nalion opened it and the
companions could see only two pages, not of parchment, but seemingly made of a
strange looking kind of stone.
"Someone touch the pages.", he suggested.
Loranna stares at the book, wondering what power it possesses. When Nalion asks
for a person to touch the pages, she steps forward.
"All right then," she says, laying her hand on the stonelike pages,
her eyebrows raised with curiosity.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:04 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 06:01 PM)
Ald Raathim study
The messengers did not take long to find the companions - be they old or new -
who had gathered around Loranna during the last days and so, the Loranna's
study was soon filled.
Nalion stood, with his hands resting on the study's table, looking around and
at each of the companions gathered.
"Thank you all for coming.", Nalion began, speaking in a calm voice.
"I will make this short, for I know you haven't got much time. There is
something that the eight - and all of us - will desperately need when you go
Outside. Here it is."
The Breton unslung his travelling bag and took out an item wrapped in clean
cloth. He carefully removed the wrapping and revealed an artifact in the shape
and size of an ebony-coloured and gold-inlaid book. Nalion opened it and the
companions could see only two pages, not of parchment, but seemingly made of a
strange looking kind of stone.
"Someone touch the pages.", he suggested.
"I'd rather not," Tris said, smiling just with his eyes. "I know
what this is. You're a remarkable man, Nalion."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 07:01 PM)
Before the breakdown
"What woman wouldn't?" Zalliah smiled, her eyes half-closed as she
leaned in for a kiss. "Let me make you an offer you'd be a fool to refuse
..."
Before the breakdown
He pulled back and said "No, not me. Making men act like fools, over
you." He stood up, disgusted. "You thought this was great fun, huh?
Thought I was a moron, who would choose you over my friends? You were
wrong." He slammed down some gold on the table and said "I really
wanted to like you, Zalliah. I really did. I wanted to think that everyone was
jealous, that everyone was lying." He shook his head and stormed out of
the bar, slamming the door behind him.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 07:01 PM)
Ald Raathim study
The messengers did not take long to find the companions - be they old or new -
who had gathered around Loranna during the last days and so, the Loranna's
study was soon filled.
Nalion stood, with his hands resting on the study's table, looking around and
at each of the companions gathered.
"Thank you all for coming.", Nalion began, speaking in a calm voice.
"I will make this short, for I know you haven't got much time. There is
something that the eight - and all of us - will desperately need when you go
Outside. Here it is."
The Breton unslung his travelling bag and took out an item wrapped in clean
cloth. He carefully removed the wrapping and revealed an artifact in the shape
and size of an ebony-coloured and gold-inlaid book. Nalion opened it and the
companions could see only two pages, not of parchment, but seemingly made of a
strange looking kind of stone.
"Someone touch the pages.", he suggested.
Isidor entered the study, fuming.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:05 AM
Anya watched the others lay their hands on the book. "Why
not?" and she placed her hand on as well.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:05 AM
Upon each touch, voices can be heard, obviously telling a story.
They first seem to be confusing and incoherent, but upon focusing, the voices
became clearer. Each one who touches the artifact could see scenes of his own
story and background, and how it was shaped by persons and events, and one can
even see parts of the stories of others...
- Shift -
I seek trial so that the truth may be revelaed," Loranna says to
Ceil. "My crimes you speak of ... do you think these are the worst of my
offenses? Do you know nothing of the suffering the Chimer and the Dunmer have
suffered all these years, all by my acts and in my name?" ... "Please
... I am to die, but let me answer for all my crimes ...
- Shift -
Arynel pushes himself off of the ground, and looks up towards the sky.
"I swear by my life and by my soul and by my feet. I swear as the path
doth lead and the road doth run. Til the earth meets the sky and the mountain
the sea I will not cease in my labor. I make of myself a servant, I take upon
my girth the shackles of slavery. My heart has been torn from the wrongness of
this, and my soul bound for the plight of a cursed people."
- Shift -
Loranna's expression undergoes a swift, forceful transformation; her posture
straightens and her head rises imperiously to glare at the crowd and the
Tribunal. Her eyes literally glow blue and she almost seems to grow slightly,
and when she speaks next her voice is that of a thousand Twilights, their
voices caught in the instant of change from one octave to the next.
ENOUGH! THERE WILL BE NO TRIAL; THIS IS SOMETHING
DIFFERENT NOW, she says, the force of
her voice shaking the hall ...
- Shift -
Allerleirauh stopped. There was more to the story, but the sun was shining;
she thought she would walk out in it, and let the sun shine on the simulacrum.
She leaned her head against the belly of the woman of brass.
"Well, Sen-Yedda. I danced to show you the love like the sun, sometimes
harsh and sometimes gentle and sometimes hidden by clouds, the love of a mother
for a child. And Arynel has shown you the love like moonlight, which waxes and
wanes, impermanent as our bodies, but like them a symbol of something truer and
realer, the love of man and woman. Now it's up to Solin to show you the purest
love of all, the love like starlight - for the stars, you know, shine even
during the day, though we cannot see them because our eyes are full of lesser,
closer lights. Aren't you the luckiest baby, to have two such godfathers as
Arynel and Solin?"
- Shift -
We have been gifted with a great present in the hour of our greatest
need. These shards hold one pure essence each, the pure essence of the idea of
creation itself. These shards represent the eight Aedra.
Nalion looked up, eyes glowing.
"We will use them. Together. Like it has been done before."
- Shift -
On a far hillside Solin stood, alone, watching the heavens. In the not so
great distance Red Mountain stood likewise, lit by the stars. The earth
trembled, still he waited. She would come, he had waited his life. She was
coming, the last bit starlight.
- Shift -
Illidan climbed to his feet and took the potion. He gave Loranna a quick
look before downing it, he began to dart his tounge in and out of his mouth.
Indicating the obvious odd taste it gave. "Tastes...kind of like
Kwama." Illidan said blankly, before snapping his head back and falling
back to the ground.
- Shift -
- Shift -
- Shift -
- Shift -
"This is a record of all that has happened to us and will record all that
happens now.", Nalion explained.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 07:05 PM)
He pulled back and said "No, not me. Making men act like
fools, over you." He stood up, disgusted. "You thought this was great
fun, huh? Thought I was a moron, who would choose you over my friends?
You were wrong." He slammed down some gold on the table and said "I
really wanted to like you, Zalliah. I really did. I wanted to think that
everyone was jealous, that everyone was lying." He shook his head and
stormed out of the bar, slamming the door behind him.
And then ... the breakdown ...
End o' flashback. 
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:09 AM
Loranna steps back, looking stunned - many of the images she saw
she had seen before, but to relive them, her own and others' stories, all at
once ...
" ... Incredible ..." she says, looking to Nalion. "You made
this, Nalion? Or found it?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:10 AM
In the study, Arynel smiled.
"Well done, friend," the Breton said, "there are not words to
suffice my appreciation."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:10 AM
Falco pulled his hand from the book. He was breathing heavily,
he hoped the others hadn't seen all of his story, as he had seen much of
theirs.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:11 AM
Anya recoiled. She didn't like watching herself again, her face
scrunching to a frown. She shook her head and focused on something else,
"So that's what happened before and during the Blue Dawn...."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:11 AM
Tris watched the expressions on the faces of the others. He felt
a longing to touch the book, but not one great enough to overcome his
reluctance to touch it. He didn't need to walk backwards.
"Xarxes, as Allie suggested?" he asked. "Or did you find another
way?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:12 AM
Isidor had touched the pages, and saw his families bodies,
Striter, everything came back to him. He jumped backwards, gulping.
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:13 AM
Neat book," Reichi said after having touched the
pages. Though he new it was a understatement, he couldn't think of much else to
say. "It was so...real. Like being there again.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:13 AM
Falco wanted to forget his murders all of them... Yet here they
were, popping back into his head... But the worst of all was the infant. He
hoped the others did not see them all.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:14 AM
Luxi was alone in the arena. Apparently everyone was at some
meeting at the castle.
She wondered if Ahjaar had finished her bussiness in Sadith Mora.
If she had, she would be coming back tommarow.
Luxi shot her bow, the arrow hitting an outer ring.
The next shot hit the target at an odd angle, and feel to the ground.
Luxi sighed. She was so much better at melee.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:17 AM
Goranthir's parents, King Reman and Queen Morgiah, beautiful and
cold.
Loneliness in the palace, and in the streets beneath the gleaming spires of
Firsthold.
Running away. Starving, assaulted in the slums of Elsweyr. Desparately sick in
Black Marsh.
Helseth looking at him as if he were a new chess piece.
Goranthir pulled his hand away, shocked, embarrassed of his own story,
horrified by the tragedies in his friends' lives. He stared at Nalion as if he
had been invited into a trap.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:26 AM
OOC:
Yup, I dare to make an OOC post.
This little book has a twin in the "real world" ... in form of a
zipped archive on my harddisk. I'll try my best to keep that .zip up to date
from now on. Anyone who wants to have a look at it, feel free to PM me. 
Having looked over all what was written in all this time, I did some
statistics, just to shock some Mods or satisfy my own curiosity...
Loranna's RPs have reached (until now) around 120 threads, counting 24,105
posts (roughly), 3,036,531 words (including quotes) and a good 16,863,607
letters.
You're AWESOME, people. Thanks a lot!
Okay, back to business...
/OOC:
"Two words of warning, though. This book contains everything.
Including much that should not be known. It needs to be safeguarded closely. I
swear you all to secrecy, the knowledge about this book may not leave this
chamber. And I think you all can now guess why you have to take this
artifact with you." Nalion looked into each of the heroes eyes and his
face never had been more serious.
"And secondly... The world is trembling. And so is our story. I can see it
falling apart. Pieces are missing already. Let not the threads of story we have
woven together fall apart. Hurry.", Nalion's voice was calm, yet still
urging and his eyes spoke more than words. Verily... Hurry!
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:27 AM
Pictures flash before your eyes... you don't know who's past this is, but it's
horrid....
A man stabs his wife to death, the whole time an eight year old girl watches
fritened in the corner. The man attacks the girl, but she kicks at his legs.
The man falls down, onto his own dagger.
The girl watches as her father dies..
A flash of white as time speeds up....
The girl, now 15, lives alone, stealing money and food.
No one cares about her.
A man approaches her, and offers her a chance to train as an assassion.
The girl agrees.
Before they go, he asks her her name.
"Ahjaar" she replies....
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:28 AM
Tris, quietly and inconspicuously, took Goranthir's hand and
rubbed it between his own, as if to warm it.
"The General hinted at that," Tris said, in reply to Nalion's words.
"The Dragon is angry with us, the crack in the realm of Arkay is
spreading. We don't want to fall through the cracks."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:09 AM)
Loranna steps back, looking stunned - many of the images she saw
she had seen before, but to relive them, her own and others' stories, all at
once ...
" ... Incredible ..." she says, looking to Nalion. "You
made this, Nalion? Or found it?"
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 18 2005, 01:10 AM)
In the study, Arynel smiled.
"Well done, friend," the Breton said, "there are not words to
suffice my appreciation."
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 01:11 AM)
Tris watched the expressions on the faces of the others. He felt
a longing to touch the book, but not one great enough to overcome his
reluctance to touch it. He didn't need to walk backwards.
"Xarxes, as Allie suggested?" he asked. "Or did you find
another way?"
"It was Xarxes, yes Tris. Crafting such a marvelous thing is beyond my
skill. It took me some time to find him. And to convince him.", Nalion
answered, then bowed to Loranna, Arynel and Tris. "But, maybe, there's
something of my own in there, too. I don't know."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 07:26 PM)
OOC:
Yup, I dare to make an OOC post.
This little book has a twin in the "real world" ... in form of a
zipped archive on my harddisk. I'll try my best to keep that .zip up to date
from now on. Anyone who wants to have a look at it, feel free to PM me.
Having looked over all what was written in all this time, I did some
statistics, just to shock some Mods or satisfy my own curiosity...
Loranna's RPs have reached (until now) around 120 threads, counting 24,105
posts (roughly), 3,036,531 words (including quotes) and a good 16,863,607
letters.
You're AWESOME, people. Thanks a lot!
Okay, back to business...
/OOC:
"Two words of warning, though. This book contains everything.
Including much that should not be known. It needs to be safeguarded closely. I
swear you all to secrecy, the knowledge about this book my not leave this
chamber. And I think you all can now guess why you have to take this
artifact with you." Nalion looked into each of the heroes eyes and his
face never had been more serious.
"And secondly... The world is trembling. And so is our story. I can see it
falling apart. Pieces are missing already. Let not the threads of story we have
woven together fall apart. Hurry.", Nalion's voice was calm, yet still
urging and his eyes spoke more than words. Verily... Hurry!
Looking around the room, seeing the expressions on peoples' faces, Loranna has
an odd look on her face, as though realizing something.
" ... Nalion ..." she says, turning to look at him for a moment, then
she turns and looks at Goranthir and her lips tremble a little.
" ... We will Nalion," Loranna says quietly, taking long, slow
breaths. "We will ..."
... That was ... like the time Slyvos and I bared our souls to one another,
Loranna thinks. What I'd wanted originally, when Azura told me I could share
my thoughts with others - if only I'd known then what I know now ...
Her eyes glistening, she walks to Nalion and embraces him, kissing him softly
on the cheek. "Thank you," she says, smiling slowly. She lets Nalion
go and turns to the others, clearing her throat.
" ... We should start making our final preperations," she says.
"As Nalion says, time grows short ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 17 2005, 07:28 PM)
Tris, quietly and inconspicuously, took Goranthir's hand and
rubbed it between his own, as if to warm it.
"The General hinted at that," Tris said, in reply to Nalion's
words. "The Dragon is angry with us, the crack in the realm of Arkay is
spreading. We don't want to fall through the cracks."
If there was anything in Goranthir's mind that said it was unseemly, unheroic,
to hold Tris's hand during this, he was not aware of it. He was grateful for
the warmth.
He couldn't help but look at each of the people who had touched the book in a
different way. He thought he knew all their stories. He was wrong.
Not everything was bad, of course. Some tales were funny. Some were exciting,
or erotic, or just peculiar. His head still buzzed with the images as he
desperately tried to sort through them. It was like reading the contents of a
library at one sitting.
"Now?" Goranthir asked. His voice was shaky.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 06:37 PM)
If there was anything in Goranthir's mind that said it was
unseemly, unheroic, to hold Tris's hand during this, he was not aware of
it. He was grateful for the warmth.
He couldn't help but look at each of the people who had touched the book in a
different way. He thought he knew all their stories. He was
wrong.
Not everything was bad, of course. Some tales were funny. Some were
exciting, or erotic, or just peculiar. His head still buzzed with the
images as he desperately tried to sort through them. It was like reading
the contents of a library at one sitting.
"Now?" Goranthir asked. His voice was shaky.
"We're not ready yet," Tris said. "It's urgent, yes, but we'll
take as much time as we can, because we won't get a second chance. The world is
shaking apart; it needs to be renewed. Made solid, as the General said. And our
part in the world will be lost unless we take this book to Solunastra while
that happens. The book can't pass through the Void; someone has to carry it,
the hard way. That's what the Eight are going to do."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:43 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 07:37 PM)
If there was anything in Goranthir's mind that said it was
unseemly, unheroic, to hold Tris's hand during this, he was not aware of
it. He was grateful for the warmth.
He couldn't help but look at each of the people who had touched the book in a
different way. He thought he knew all their stories. He was
wrong.
Not everything was bad, of course. Some tales were funny. Some were
exciting, or erotic, or just peculiar. His head still buzzed with the
images as he desperately tried to sort through them. It was like reading
the contents of a library at one sitting.
"Now?" Goranthir asked. His voice was shaky.
Loranna smiles at Goranthir. " ... We can take time to catch our breaths,
I think," she says encouragingly, looking to see who else looked badly
shaken. " ... I used to be bombarded with that much information back as
the Incarnate Mother - we can take some time right now."
Tris was helping Goranthir; Loranna turns to Anya, mouth opening to ask if she
needs anything. Memories of Anya's story flicker in her mind, making her words
pause in her throat.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:43 AM
Isidor stood in the corner of the room, anger, hatred and
embarrasment. He was angry at that thing...Zalliah.
He was embarrassed that the others had seen his memories. Especially the last
night he had spent in Skyrim.
He was too emotional to fight now. He need to calm down, or he might explode.
He clenched his teeth together, and stared blankly into space.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:43 AM
Luxi shot the bow again and again.
She got aggresiver and aggresiver with each shot.
Luxi kept thinking about her past.
About her father.
About her mother.
SNAP!
She threw down the broken bow.
"Damn." She muttered.
OOC: BRB
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 07:43 PM)
Isidor stood in the corner of the room, anger, hatred and
embarrasment. He was angry at that thing...Zalliah.
He was embarrassed that the others had seen his memories. Especially the last
night he had spent in Skyrim.
He was too emotional to fight now. He need to calm down, or he might explode.
He clenched his teeth together, and stared blankly into space.
Goranthir looked at Isidor, knowing the conversation now that he had had with
Zalliah, knowing how he had laughed at her when she tried to turn Isidor
against him ...
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 05:43 PM)
Tris was helping Goranthir; Loranna turns to Anya, mouth opening
to ask if she needs anything. Memories of Anya's story flicker in her
mind, making her words pause in her throat.
Anya saw Loranna turn to her, mouth agape as if to say something. Anya leaned
over, keeping her voice quite "It's ok... I've come to terms with it, I
think. It's just hard seeing it again... it's too much like before. But not all
of them were bad, let's not focus on those." She was trying hard to not
let her voice crack. Memories she had tried hard to forget were laid bare a
second time, more acute than before. She fought back the tears, but still a few
escaped.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:56 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 07:50 PM)
Goranthir looked at Isidor, knowing the conversation now that he
had had with Zalliah, knowing how he had laughed at her when she tried to turn
Isidor against him ...
Isidor noticed Goranthir's glance, but he ignored it. He blamed him too, but he
didn't know why.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 17 2005, 07:51 PM)
Anya saw Loranna turn to her, mouth agape as if to say
something. Anya leaned over, keeping her voice quite "It's ok... I've come
to terms with it, I think. It's just hard seeing it again... it's too much like
before. But not all of them were bad, let's not focus on those." She was
trying hard to not let her voice crack. Memories she had tried hard to forget
were laid bare a second time, more acute than before. She fought back the
tears, but still a few escaped.
He saw the tears run down Anya's face. He wanted nothing more then to go over
and hug her, but he didn't do anything. He clenched his teeth tighter, and
closed his eyes.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 17 2005, 07:51 PM)
Anya saw Loranna turn to her, mouth agape as if to say
something. Anya leaned over, keeping her voice quite "It's ok... I've come
to terms with it, I think. It's just hard seeing it again... it's too much like
before. But not all of them were bad, let's not focus on those." She was
trying hard to not let her voice crack. Memories she had tried hard to forget
were laid bare a second time, more acute than before. She fought back the
tears, but still a few escaped.
Loranna holds out her hands to Anya. "I can relate. Reliving having Azura
inside me was ..." She shrugs, letting her expression complete her
thought.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 01:50 AM)
Goranthir looked at Isidor, knowing the conversation now that he
had had with Zalliah, knowing how he had laughed at her when she tried to turn
Isidor against him ...
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:57 AM)
Loranna holds out her hands to Anya. "I can
relate. Reliving having Azura inside me was ..." She shrugs,
letting her expression complete her thought.
Nalion looked at his companions, knowing well what they now felt, for he had
touched the book before and it had hit him as hard as anyone in the room.
Despite that he knew what that book was capable of.
"I know what you're all feeling now. I am sorry, but it needed to be done.
Now you know what's at stake.", he said, almost in a whisper.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 08:02 PM)
Nalion looked at his companions, knowing well what they now
felt, for he had touched the book before and it had hit him as hard as anyone
in the room. Despite that he knew what that book was capable of.
"I know what you're all feeling now. I am sorry, but it needed to be done.
Now you know what's at stake.", he said, almost in a whisper.
"Nalion," Loranna says quietly but firmly, "you had to do
it." She looks at him and offers a small, understanding smile.
===
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Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna is in the study of her castle, having
just seen a glimpse into the lives of many of her companions due to the power
of the book Nalion has recovered. She is coming to realizations that have been
in the back of her mind for a while, and trying to help her friends who were
overwhelmed by the experience.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 02:18 AM
OOC: The Breton Arynel is in the study at Ald Raathim, examining
a book that contains records from the lives of all the party members.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:19 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi Sari is in the study with the others. Contemplating the book and the
contents he glimpsed through it.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:21 AM
Summary: Anya, the bosmeri rogue, has just looked at the book,
and saw memories she'd rather forget, again.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 05:57 PM)
Loranna holds out her hands to Anya. "I can
relate. Reliving having Azura inside me was ..." She shrugs,
letting her expression complete her thought.
Anya grabbed her hand, and smiled, "I noticed, mine wasn't the only past I
saw. That wasn't a good time for anyone, I think."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:22 AM
ooc summary: Tris, male Breton, visited Daggerfall City in
a search for Herwyn Brand. He didn't find Herwyn, but he did learn that Herwyn
had paid his old lover Bryn to come to Daggerfall before disappearing. Then
Tris was almost trapped in the House with no Doors when he went to visit Ciel.
At the present time, Tris is with the others in Loranna's study. He alone of
the group did not touch the book and he's feeling a little odd about being the
only one who doesn't know secrets.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 17 2005, 05:14 PM)
Luxi was alone in the arena. Apparently everyone was at some
meeting at the castle.
She wondered if Ahjaar had finished her bussiness in Sadith Mora.
If she had, she would be coming back tommarow.
Luxi shot her bow, the arrow hitting an outer ring.
The next shot hit the target at an odd angle, and fell to the ground.
Luxi sighed. She was so much better at melee.
"Don't try to push the arrow out of the bow," a very quiet voice said
behind the young girl. It was Cyndarius's scout, the one they called Spooky.
The little Bosmer was barely larger than Luxi. His eyes were as black,
unreadable, and, well... spooky, as ever, but the expression on his face was
kind.
"Do you want me to show you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:23 AM
OOC Summary: Isidor, male Nord: After
being crushed, by finding out Zalliah was insane, and seeing some memories he
didn't want to see, Isidor is in Loranna's study, very upset.
IC: "So, we get to fight now?" He says to the room at large.
OOC Summary: Tsei, Female Argonian: Tsei's sitting in the stands of the
arena, sleeping.
IC: Tsei had taken to napping in the arena, after Falco being
uncomfortable the past few nights.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:25 AM
Summary
Goranthir is with the group in Loranna's study, still reeling from the effects
of Nalion's book.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 08:18 PM)
"I know what you're all feeling now. I am sorry, but it needed to be done.
Now you know what's at stake.", he said, almost in a whisper.
Goranthir had found himself looking down, towards Tris's leg. That was a story
he hadn't been told, a nightmare of a dark creature in a dark space, a horrible
little girl, screams and blood in the middle of nothingness.
He steadied himself, looked at Tris, and then at Nalion: "I understand,
sir, but I would appreciate it next time if you could add a bit of a warning
..."
But he was smiling again. The new stories were settling.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna)
"Nalion," Loranna says quietly but firmly, "you
had to do it." She looks at him and offers a small, understanding smile.
"I know, Loranna. I know.", Nalion answered.
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 18 2005, 02:18 AM)
The Breton Arynel is in the study at Ald Raathim, examining a
book that contains records from the lives of all the party members.
Nalion walked over to Arynel.
"As far as I could discern, these two pages are made of so-called memory
stones. They can be found in High Rock, yet they are extremely rare. These seem
to be special in their abilities, though."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 06:28 PM)
Nalion walked over to Arynel.
"As far as I could discern, these two pages are made of so-called memory
stones. They can be found in High Rock, yet they are extremely rare. These seem
to be special in their abilities, though."
Arynel nodded.
"If ever I have need for something like this, I know where to look,"
the Breton said, smiling, "what about these are special?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:30 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 17 2005, 08:21 PM)
Summary: Anya, the bosmeri rogue, has just looked at the book,
and saw memories she'd rather forget, again.
Anya grabbed her hand, and smiled, "I noticed, mine wasn't the only past I
saw. That wasn't a good time for anyone, I think."
"It was a story with many sad parts, and many tragic endings,"
Loranna says. "But in the end, the heroes triumphed, and new stories could
begin." She squeezes Anya's hand, as much to offer comfort as to receive
it.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 08:23 PM)
OOC Summary: Isidor, male Nord: After
being crushed, by finding out Zalliah was insane, and seeing some memories he
didn't want to see, Isidor is in Loranna's study, very upset.
IC: "So, we get to fight now?" He says to the room at large.
Loranna looks to Isidor, then the others. "We are looking about
ready," she says, looking back to Anya and raising her eyebrows slightly.
"Isidor," Loranna says, moving one hand to hold out to him,
"congratulations on your acceptance in their eyes. When this is over, may
you find equal success back in Skyrim."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 08:30 PM)
Isidor," Loranna says, moving one hand to hold out to
him, "congratulations on your acceptance in their eyes. When this is
over, may you find equal success back in Skyrim.
He took her hand, but he replied with anger in his voice. "What's the
point in even going? For all I know, she could be dead. Or married." He
glared down at the floor.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 17 2005, 08:23 PM)
"Don't try to push the arrow out of the bow," a very
quiet voice said behind the young girl. It was Cyndarius's scout, the one they
called Spooky.
The little Bosmer was barely larger than Luxi. His eyes were as black,
unreadable, and, well... spooky, as ever, but the expression on his face was
kind.
"Do you want me to show you?"
"Umm.. thats okay. I was just angry..."
She looked down at her broken bow.
"Too strong for my own good..." She muttered.
She tossed it aside and picked up another from the rack, then strung it.
"You want to compete? Three bull's eyes wins."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 02:25 AM)
He steadied himself, looked at Tris, and then at Nalion: "I
understand, sir, but I would appreciate it next time if you could add a bit of
a warning ..."
But he was smiling again. The new stories were settling.
"I hope that such a 'next time' is as far away as possible,
Goranthir.", Nalion answered, then, with a wink, he added "I'll try
to remember it, though."
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 18 2005, 02:29 AM)
Arynel nodded.
"If ever I have need for something like this, I know where to look,"
the Breton said, smiling, "what about these are special?"
"'Normal' memory stones record one's thoughts on touch and 'replay' the
thoughts over and over again. These seem to work different. They are recording
in intervals and they keep recording everything that happens to this group. It
seems to be attuned to us. These stones also let the one who touches it control
what he wants to see. It needs practice, I guess, but it could be done. It's
another aspect that makes this book dangerous."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 06:36 PM)
"'Normal' memory stones record one's thoughts on touch and 'replay' the
thoughts over and over again. These seem to work different. They are recording
in intervals and they keep recording everything that happens to this group. It
seems attuned to us. These stones also let the one who touches it control what
he wants to see. It needs practice, I guess, but it could be done. It's another
aspect that makes this book dangerous."
Arynel nodded.
"I see, we must keep this closely guarded," the Breton said,
"well done in getting them."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 07:35 PM)
He took her hand, but he replied with anger in his voice.
"What's the point in even going? For all I know, she could be dead. Or
married." He glared down at the floor.
"If she's dead, or married, then you'll know," Tris said. "And
then you can move forward, whatever happens."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 06:30 PM)
"It was a story with many sad parts, and many tragic
endings," Loranna says. "But in the end, the heroes triumphed,
and new stories could begin." She squeezes Anya's hand, as much to
offer comfort as to receive it.
Loranna looks to Isidor, then the others. "We are looking about
ready," she says, looking back to Anya and raising her eyebrows slightly.
"Isidor," Loranna says, moving one hand to hold out to him,
"congratulations on your acceptance in their eyes. When this is
over, may you find equal success back in Skyrim."
Anya giggle, "You don't need my permission for a bout, Dres Loranna. I'm
looking foward to it though, I've been itching for one since Kratos halted the
last one."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 08:35 PM)
He took her hand, but he replied with anger in his voice.
"What's the point in even going? For all I know, she could be dead. Or
married." He glared down at the floor.
"I used to think I would never look back to my own past," Loranna
says. "Then I found myself intentionally seeking out both my mother and my
father."
She squeezes his hand a little. "Sometimes, what we need more than
anything else, is closure. Even if it hurts, it's better to do it so you can
truly move on, rather than have this nagging question hanging over you."
She loosens her grip a bit. " ... But that's just my feeling."
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 17 2005, 08:40 PM)
Anya giggle, "You don't need my permission for a bout, Dres
Loranna. I'm looking foward to it though, I've been itching for one since
Kratos halted the last one."
Loranna laughs and squeezes Anya's hand again. "Dear, you are lovely; I'm
happy we met," she says. "Let's go see if Captain Cyndarius would
honor us with a bout, shall we?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 18 2005, 02:37 AM)
Arynel nodded.
"I see, we must keep this closely guarded," the Breton said,
"well done in getting them."
Nalion simply nodded. Arynels appreciation was not of minor worth to him.
"May you be successful in your own task, my friend. I know yours is no
small feat."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 02:41 AM)
Loranna laughs and squeezes Anya's hand again. "Dear,
you are lovely; I'm happy we met," she says. "Let's go see if
Captain Cyndarius would honor us with a bout, shall we?"
Nodding towards Loranna and Anya, Nalion added "There is much to be done
still. Time is running short. Literally."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 17 2005, 06:36 PM)
Umm.. thats okay. I was just angry...
She looked down at her broken bow.
"Too strong for my own good..." She muttered.
She tossed it aside and picked up another from the rack, then strung it.
"You want to compete? Three bull's eyes wins."
Spooky's huge eyes were swallowed up in a smile. Quick as a snake, he drew
three bone-shafed arrows from his quiver, nocked all three at once, and let
fly.
Two of them instantly hit the bullseye that Luxi had been firing at. The third
shot wildly upward, clearly not behaving as well as it's mates.
After a moment, gravity caught up with the arrow, and it began to fall. It came
to rest squarely in the middle of an extra target that was lying at the edge of
the arena.
"Wooden bows are no good," Spooky said in his strong accent.
"The wood is angry, and fights with you."
"Try this one," he said, selecting a Dunmer-made chitin bow from the
rack.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 17 2005, 08:38 PM)
If she's dead, or married, then you'll know,"
Tris said. "And then you can move forward, whatever happens.
Isidor knew that Tris was right, but he just said "I suppose..."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 08:41 PM)
I used to think I would never look back to my own
past," Loranna says. "Then I found myself intentionally seeking
out both my mother and my father.
She squeezes his hand a little. "Sometimes, what we need more than
anything else, is closure. Even if it hurts, it's better to do it so you
can truly move on, rather than have this nagging question hanging over
you."
She loosens her grip a bit. " ... But that's just my feeling."
He nods and says "Well, as Arynel says, we walk the path. We'll see what
happens, I guess."
If he had spoke his feelings, he would've been screaming, and swearing, at the
whole room.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 06:43 PM)
Nalion simply nodded. Arynels appreciation was not of
minor worth to him. "May you be successful in your own task, my friend. I
know yours is no small feat."
Arynel smiled softly.
"It fits my feet quite well, friend," the Breton said, "I am
ready even now."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 17 2005, 08:43 PM)
Spooky's huge eyes were swallowed up in a smile. Quick as a
snake, he drew three bone-shafed arrows from his quiver, nocked all three at
once, and let fly.
Two of them instantly hit the bullseye that Luxi had been firing at. The
third shot wildly upward, clearly not behaving as well as it's mates.
After a moment, gravity caught up with the arrow, and it began to fall. It came
to rest squarely in the middle of an extra target that was lying at the edge of
the arena.
"Wooden bows are no good," Spooky said in his strong accent.
"The wood is angry, and fights with you."
"Try this one," he said, selecting a Dunmer-made chitin bow from the
rack.
Luxi was stunned at Spooky's archery skills.
She had never seen someone so good with a bow.
"Wow.."
Luxi took the bow from his hands. She immeditly felt the differance in wieght.
The bow was much lighter then the wooden one.
She notched an arrow and aimed carefully.
She let go of the string, and the arrow hit the bull's eye.
"This bow is better then the wooden one." Luxi commented as she
examined it more closely.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:52 AM
Goranthir looked at Nalion: "Are the stones still recording
our lives now? Or, when this is all over, will we return to this point,
forgetting everything that transpires between now and then?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 18 2005, 02:46 AM)
Arynel smiled softly.
"It fits my feet quite well, friend," the Breton said, "I am
ready even now."
"Why should I expect anything different than that from you, Arynel?",
Nalion laughed and affectionately placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Uhm, have I heard the word 'bout' anywhere?", he asked aloud.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 17 2005, 06:49 PM)
Luxi was stunned at Spooky's archery skills.
She had never seen someone so good with a bow.
"Wow.."
Luxi took the bow from his hands. She immeditly felt the differance in wieght.
The bow was much lighter then the wooden one.
She notched an arrow and aimed carefully.
She let go of the string, and the arrow hit the bull's eye.
"This bow is better then the wooden one." Luxi commented as she
examined it more closely.
"You have the heart of a Khajiit," said the little man in his rolling
accent.
"Not your eye," he said, pointing at her face, "or your
hand," he said, touching the hand that held the bow with light fingers.
"That," he said, pointing to her heart, "is what you should use
when you shoot."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:55 AM
A short time later, after everyone had gotten their armor and
weapons, Loranna leads the party down to the Arena. Loranna found herself looking
forward to today's bout with even greater enthusiasm than before; after
touching Nalion's book, she had felt much like she had on the eve of Hogithum.
Things were falling into place now. The time was coming when all their work and
suffering would either pay off, or they would fail and all would be lost. It
was a sensation unlike any other.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 02:57 AM
Pie again.
Too much pie will kill you...
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 06:55 PM)
A short time later, after everyone had gotten their armor and
weapons, Loranna leads the party down to the Arena. Loranna found herself
looking forward to today's bout with even greater enthusiasm than before; after
touching Nalion's book, she had felt much like she had on the eve of Hogithum.
Things were falling into place now. The time was coming when all their
work and suffering would either pay off, or they would fail and all would be
lost. It was a sensation unlike any other.
Spooky's head suddenly shot up as his sharp nose took in the wind.
He smiled again at the young girl, then disappeared into the nearby mangrove
trees.
A moment later, the crowd could be heard, talking as they walked toward the
arena, weapons and armor clinking.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 17 2005, 08:54 PM)
"You have the heart of a Khajiit," said the
little man in his rolling accent.
"Not your eye," he said, pointing at her face, "or your
hand," he said, touching the hand that held the bow with light fingers.
"That," he said, pointing to her heart, "is what you should use
when you shoot."
Spooky's head suddenly shot up as his sharp nose took in the wind.
He smiled again at the young girl, then disappeared into the nearby mangrove
trees.
A moment later, the crowd could be heard, talking as they walked toward the
arena, weapons and armor clinking.
Luxi nodded, a puzzled look on her face.
He was a strange man.
What he said made sense.... in an odd way.
"Bye!" She said as he hurried off.
What a strange little man...
Luxi looked up at the crowd coming closer.
She put back the bow and sat down on a bench, hoping there was going to be a
skrimish.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 03:08 AM
Raithen headed the way of the arena, no longer limping or using
his staff a a walking stick. Upon arriving he said, " I'm feeling better,
but now I am eager to watch the upcoming battle." An odd gleam reflected
in his eyes--but only for a second.
"Yes, old age has it's disadvantages..." he chuckled.
OOC EDIT: I mixed up my sentence, so please reread this post to avoid any
confusion.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:09 AM
Tris took a seat where he could get a good view.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 17 2005, 09:09 PM)
Tris took a seat where he could get a good view.
Goranthir walked into the arena, and then turned back to Tris.
"Why didn't you touch the book?" he whispered.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 03:10 AM
Arynel took a seat at the arena, to watch the upcoming battle.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:13 AM
A few minutes later, Spooky returned, lagging behind Cyndarius
and the other Legionnaires.
"Beautiful day, isn't it?" Cyndarius said to Lorranna as he passed
her.
More quitely, he added, just for her ears, "You all look different. In a
good way."
"Hello, Tris! Keeping my seat warm?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 03:09 AM)
Tris took a seat where he could get a good view.
"Now, this will be interesting...", Nalion said nonchalantly as he
took a seat besides Tris. He had stopped at one of the small shops on the way
and bought a baked ash yam wrapped in some kind of leaf and began to eat
hungrily. It seemed obvious that the mage did not have a hot meal in days.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 18 2005, 03:13 AM)
A few minutes later, Spooky returned, lagging behind Cyndarius
and the other Legionnaires.
"Beautiful day, isn't it?" Cyndarius said to Lorranna as he passed
her.
More quitely, he added, just for her ears, "You all look different. In a
good way."
"Hello, Tris! Keeping my seat warm?"
"Cyndarius, you here? How are you doing? How does Freetown fare?",
Nalion exclaimed at seeing his companion from the Blue Dawn. "Please, take
a seat."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 08:10 PM)
Goranthir walked into the arena, and then turned back to Tris.
"Why didn't you touch the book?" he whispered.
"Once was enough," Tris said. His mouth smiled, but his green-grey
eyes didn't.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 17 2005, 08:13 PM)
A few minutes later, Spooky returned, lagging behind Cyndarius
and the other Legionnaires.
"Beautiful day, isn't it?" Cyndarius said to Lorranna as he passed
her.
More quitely, he added, just for her ears, "You all look different. In a
good way."
"Hello, Tris! Keeping my seat warm?"
"You're not fighting, sir?" Tris said, standing up.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 08:13 PM)
"Now, this will be interesting...", Nalion said
nonchalantly as he took a seat besides Tris. He had stopped at one of the small
shops on the way and bought a baked ash yam wrapped in some kind of leaf and
began to eat hungrily. It seemed obvious that the mage did not have a hot meal
in days.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 09:13 PM)
"Now, this will be interesting...", Nalion said
nonchalantly as he took a seat besides Tris. He had stopped at one of the small
shops on the way and bought a baked ash yam wrapped in some kind of leaf and
began to eat hungrily. It seemed obvious that the mage did not have a hot meal
in days.
"Ah, hello," said Raithen as his lips curled into his (once again)
usual friendly smile. "I don't believe we have had the honor to meet, of
yet." He took a seat beside Nalion, obviously interested in another mage.
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 03:17 AM
Fernando Illingworth appeared out of the sky, letting the
invisibility drop as he lightly levitated down. "Greetings all! This
should be deliciously interesting!" he proclaimed, as he licked his lips,
rather a hungry look on his plump face. "I do love the Arena."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 17 2005, 07:15 PM)
"You're not fighting, sir?" Tris said, standing
up.
"Gruznob says I get in his way," Cyndarius said, smiling.
The huge orc's deep voice bellowed from the side of the arena, "Wouldn't
want to step on you, Cap!"
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 07:13 PM)
Cyndarius, you here? How are you doing? How does Freetown
fare?", Nalion exclaimed at seeing his companion from the Blue Dawn.
"Please, take a seat.
"Good, Nalion, good... To both questions," he said, grasping Nalion's
hand and shoulder. "Wonderful to see you again."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 17 2005, 09:13 PM)
A few minutes later, Spooky returned, lagging behind Cyndarius
and the other Legionnaires.
"Beautiful day, isn't it?" Cyndarius said to Lorranna as he passed
her.
More quitely, he added, just for her ears, "You all look different. In a
good way."
"Hello, Tris! Keeping my seat warm?"
"It's a lovely day," Loranna concurs, adding just for Cyndarius's
ears "We had ... a moment. I think we're finally finding that trust we all
need."
She smiles to herself, wishing for a moment that Cyndarius had been there to
touch the book - but, perhaps, she didn't wish that at all. It didn't matter,
she decides - and in any event, there was a bout to be had.
"Luck to you and yours, dear," she says, before laughing at his
comment to Tris.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:19 AM
Okay," said Goranthir to his team. "Let us
strategize ...
He seemed more confident than before.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:20 AM
"Fighting the Orc?" Reichi asked. "That ought to
prove interesting."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 18 2005, 03:16 AM)
"Ah, hello," said Raithen as his lips curled into his
(once again) usual friendly smile. "I don't believe we have had the honor
to meet, of yet." He took a seat beside Nalion, obviously interested in
another mage.
Nalion eyed the new face curiously. "My greetings, Sir. I am called
Nalion. May I ask for your name?"
He stretched out his arm towards the mage, then noticed that he still was clad
in travel-stained clothes. Nalion shook his head which stirred his brown,
shoulder-length hair and laughed. "These clothes surely don't make an
excellent first impression."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 09:19 PM)
Okay," said Goranthir to his team. "Let us
strategize ...
He seemed more confident than before.
"Yes," Loranna agrees. "I think we should use that opening
gambit you and I discussed definitely. After that, hmm ... who to have doing
what ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 17 2005, 09:20 PM)
Fighting the Orc?" Reichi asked. "That ought to
prove interesting.
Goranthir grinned. "Glad you're in, Reichi. You too, Loranna."
His eyes said he knew her now. She was no longer the Lady of Daruhn to him, and
she noticed that he no longer bowed.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:26 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 18 2005, 03:17 AM)
Good, Nalion, good... To both questions," he said,
grasping Nalion's hand and shoulder. "Wonderful to see you again.
"I'm glad to hear that, Cyndarius. I still owe Freetown another
visit.", Nalion answered and returned the greeting. Half of his attention
though was soon directed at the discussion of the upcoming bout and the new
mage.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 03:27 AM
Ahjaar and Terryn set off to the south.
They talked about alot of different things. Ahjaar found out that Terryn was,
surprisingly, from Sothstheim. He had lived their untill he was 17, then he had
moved to Vvardenfel. When Red Moutain exploded, he and his soon to be wife fled
to Sothstheim to escape the lava, but the ship sunk, and his Fiance died.
They came upon the south shore, to the east was a cavern in the cliff.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 03:29 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 09:21 PM)
Nalion eyed the new face curiously. "My greetings, Sir. I
am called Nalion. May I ask for your name?"
He stretched out his arm towards the mage, then noticed that he still was clad
in travel-stained clothes. Nalion shook his head which stirred his brown,
shoulder-length hair and laughed. "These clothes surely don't make an
excellent first impression."
Raithen chuckled. "Your clothes give me the memory of my younger years. I
would travel all over the place doing--Well, you know, normal adventurous
stuff." He shook Nalion's hand anyway, saying, "I am Raithen Arthat,
Wizard and Conjuror to the party."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:30 AM
Tsei awakes up, and moves down the seats of the Arena, until
she's positioned next to Tris, Nalion, and Cyrandius. "Nice to meet you
all, I don't think I've introduced myself. My name's Tsei." She said, with
a smile.
============
Isidor stands in the Arena, axe in hand. He swings it a few times, to exercise
his arms. He has a sort of fiendish grin on his face. He wanted to fight now.
He needed to fight.
He turns to Goranthir.
QUOTE(Sheogorath)
Goranthir grinned. "Glad you're in, Reichi. You too,
Loranna."
His eyes said he knew her now. She was no longer the Lady of Daruhn to him, and
she noticed that he no longer bowed.
"Glad to see you're fighting, lad. Seems you were right about the Harvest
Princess, too."
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 03:32 AM
Fernando turned to Goranthir. "Hail lad. As fun as these
are as a spectator, I do say I'd like to join the festivities this time. You
seem to be an organizer of sorts for this bout. I'll not be among the eight;
I'm here as a trainer, but I'd be glad to join whichever team I'd could be most
useful on. I'll be good practice at least. Ha-Hah!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 08:30 PM)
Tsei awakes up, and moves down the seats of the Arena, until
she's positioned next to Tris, Nalion, and Cyrandius. "Nice to meet you
all, I don't think I've introduced myself. My name's Tsei." She said, with
a smile.
Tris had heard about Tsei, and seen her in passing at meals. He nodded to her.
"Tris Gaerington. You're not a fighter, then?"
He glanced at the others in the arena.
"I swear... hopefully the Plains of Eternal War will have plenty of
leisure for chit-chat, or we'll be annihilated before we ever get moving."
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 03:39 AM
two years ago, Blackmarsh
Rain... it was always rain... did it ever stop? the swamps of the blackmarsh
consumed everything, and they were all tired... tired of adventuring, tired of
each other, tired of the world. It had been several months since the party
left, and they were finally near the end... the Seven Adventurers, Lord Landon
and his six Paladans of Justice were huddled around a campfire, trying to keep
it from going out. Oh, how he hated this place, landon thought to himself...
the water was seeping into his armour, it was useless now... Issacs horse had
run off and Arisa was being harrased by Paul. Cerius and Red were not talking
to each other, and Elverere had a cold... Thunder struck behind them... if they
did not leave now, they would not make the Bone Fortress before the storm
worsened. They were nearing the end of thier adventure... Landon quietly
ordered his Paladins to prepare to move out, an order they begrudgingly
accepted.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:40 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 18 2005, 03:29 AM)
Raithen chuckled. "Your clothes give me the memory of my
younger years. I would travel all over the place doing--Well, you know, normal
adventurous stuff." He shook Nalion's hand anyway, saying, "I am
Raithen Arthat, Wizard and Conjuror to the party."
"Pleased to meet you, Raithen.", the Breton replied.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 03:30 AM)
Tsei awakes up, and moves down the seats of the Arena, until
she's positioned next to Tris, Nalion, and Cyrandius. "Nice to meet you
all, I don't think I've introduced myself. My name's Tsei." She said, with
a smile.
"I am called Nalion. Nice to met you.", Nalion answered with a polite
nod and to both, Raithen and Tsei, he commented that "More mages are
always a good addition to this group. It adds versatility."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:42 AM
I thought it might be helpful," Cyndarius said to the
assembling group, "if you had strangers to fight against, instead of
fighting yourselves. Might be a bit more realistic for you.
At Cyndarius's words, Gruznob let out a horrible roar that echoed off of the
hillsides, and sent up a racket from the nearby parrapton stable.
"Gonna be a [censored] [censored] slaughter, if you ask me," said
Merey, taking a seat beside Nalion.
Cyndarius shot him a stern look.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:44 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 17 2005, 09:32 PM)
Fernando turned to Goranthir. "Hail lad. As fun
as these are as a spectator, I do say I'd like to join the festivities this
time. You seem to be an organizer of sorts for this bout. I'll not
be among the eight; I'm here as a trainer, but I'd be glad to join whichever
team I'd could be most useful on. I'll be good practice at least.
Ha-Hah!"
"Illusionist, eh?" Goranthir said. "How are you with heal
spells? Arynel was pretty effective running around invisibly, healing us when
we needed it."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 03:45 AM
Luxi leaned over the side of the barriar fence.
She was excited to see a fight, they were always fun.
Ahjaar and her would bet on who would be the last standing, and usally they
would both got it wrong.
She hoped that one day she could fight in them too.
Luxi loved to fight, she got that from her father. She gained her speed and
agility from her mother.
The combo made her a better warrior then most.
The only thing that bugged her was armor. It always slowed her down.
Ahjaar had told her that chainmail was good armor for her, and she had bought
her a chain mail shirt, which she had on now.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 17 2005, 09:30 PM)
Glad to see you're fighting, lad. Seems you were right
about the Harvest Princess, too.
"I know, I saw," said Goranthir, knowing that Isidor must have seen
him too, flirting with her, and then fleeing like a coward when she was too
aggressive. Too embarrassing. He put the thought out of his mind. "Front
line fighting today, you think? You probably want to bash a few heads."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 17 2005, 09:37 PM)
Tris had heard about Tsei, and seen her in passing at
meals. He nodded to her.
"Tris Gaerington. You're not a fighter, then?"
He glanced at the others in the arena.
"I swear... hopefully the Plains of Eternal War will have plenty of
leisure for chit-chat, or we'll be annihilated before we ever get moving."
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 09:40 PM)
"Pleased to meet you, Raithen.", the Breton replied.
"I am called Nalion. Nice to met you.", Nalion answered with a polite
nod and to both, Raithen and Tsei, he commented that "More mages are
always a good addition to this group. It adds versatility."
"It is good to meet both of you."
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 09:44 PM)
Illusionist, eh?" Goranthir said. "How are you
with heal spells? Arynel was pretty effective running around invisibly,
healing us when we needed it.
"Well, I'm not the best in Breton lands, but I wouldn't need too many
fingers to count those better at Restoration. It's really the most important
school for short lived humans such as myself. Even if it isn't nearly as much
fun as Illusion." Fernando smiled widely and laughed as he finished his
reply and slapped the young ranger on the back with a fat hand.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:50 AM
The opposing team acted ready; Gruznob led five Legionairres,
who varied in size and race. Three of them wore the standard armor of the
Legion, while two were dressed in much heavier, front-line shocktroop armor.
All of them, including Gruznob, carried a huge towershield.
Spooky, who waited shyly by the fence, also seemed to be part of the team.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:52 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 17 2005, 09:29 PM)
Raithen chuckled. "Your clothes give me the memory of my
younger years. I would travel all over the place doing--Well, you know, normal
adventurous stuff." He shook Nalion's hand anyway, saying, "I am
Raithen Arthat, Wizard and Conjuror to the party."
"Raithen!" Goranthir called out. "Are you fighting?!"
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 03:53 AM
Fernando leaned over and whispered to the other members of the
team "Watch the Wood Elf. I've seen his ilk before. It's always the sneaky
little ones who hit you when you can least afford it."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 17 2005, 07:53 PM)
Fernando leaned over and whispered to the other members of the
team "Watch the Wood Elf. I've seen his ilk before. It's
always the sneaky little ones who hit you when you can least afford it."
Anya looked at him with a half smile, "I resent that."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 09:52 PM)
Raithen!" Goranthir called out. "Are you
fighting?!
"Oh, ah, yes!" called Raithen back. He stood up and teleported to his
team's end of the arena. "Sorry about that, I was introducing myself to
Nalion. And I thought I recognized-" His eyes trailed to Fernando, but he
quickly snapped his gaze back to the battle, already preparing something...
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 17 2005, 09:59 PM)
Anya looked at him with a half smile, "I resent
that."
With a rolling laugh, Fernando replied "Take it as a compliment Bosmer.
It's what I aspire to!"
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 04:07 AM
Fernando suddenly snapped to attention, noticing Raithan, before
charging over and grabbing the startled wizard in a bear hug. "Raithan old
man! How is my old teacher? How long has it been? You look younger! By the
nines, you do look younger!"
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 17 2005, 10:07 PM)
Fernando suddenly snapped to attention, noticing Raithan, before
charging over and grabbing the startled wizard in a bear hug.
"Raithan old man! How is my old teacher? How long has it
been? You look younger! By the nines, you do look younger!"
Raithen also snapped into reality, ealizing who it was. A smile creapt up onto
his face, a BIG smile. "My god," said he, hugging Fernando back,
" where have you been? How many years has it been since we last met? My
god! I havn't seen you for a while, Fernando!"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 17 2005, 10:10 PM)
Raithen also snapped into reality, ealizing who it was. A smile
creapt up onto his face, a BIG smile. "My god," said he, hugging
Fernando back, " where have you been? How many years has it been since we
last met? My god! I havn't seen you for a while, Fernando!"
"Let's focus on the fight first, gentlemen," Goranthir smiled.
"I'll buy the first drink for your reunion afterwards."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:12 AM
Reichi grinned at Gornathir's comment as he drew his blades.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:14 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 10:11 PM)
Let's focus on the fight first, gentlemen," Goranthir
smiled. "I'll buy the first drink for your reunion afterwards.
Loranna smiles at Goranthir, her eyes twinkling; she knew him now, better than
ever.
"We've made our plans," she says. "It's time to answer the
challenge. Everyone, make your final preperations, and let's begin."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:14 AM
LOOK BOYS!" Roared Gruznob, despite the fact that two
of his soldiers were women. "I think they think they're ready! Sure nobody's
forgotten and left thier wash on the line, or something!?
The legionairres laughed at their Sergeant's words.
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 04:15 AM
Still smiling, Fernando said "Right, right.. To the task at
hand." Shaking his head as if he still could not believe it, he muttered
to himself. "Raithan! My word.."
His face turned serious as he activated the enchantment on his exquiste shirt
and his form became encased in bound daedric armor. He activated his ring, a
modified ring of equity without the reflect (more efficient use of charges) and
made sure the remaining ring's constant effect shield was at full strength.
He'd spent most of his life earning what had been needed to get this equipment.
The investment had proven it's worth many times over.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:15 AM
"A drink sounds good." Anya mumbled.
She pulled out a few throwing stars and palmed them, while getting out her bow
and readying a few arrows.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 10:11 PM)
Let's focus on the fight first, gentlemen," Goranthir
smiled. "I'll buy the first drink for your reunion afterwards.
"Right," said Raithen, turning to Goranthir. "For a fine fight
it will be today, knowing that my apprentice is not far. And this drink you
offer only sweeten's the deal..." He smiled at him.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 17 2005, 10:14 PM)
LOOK BOYS!" Roared Gruznob, despite the fact that two
of his soldiers were women. "I think they think they're ready! Sure
nobody's forgotten and left thier wash on the line, or something!?
The legionairres laughed at their Sergeant's words.
"What would you know about washing?!" Goranthir called back, as he
got into position next to Loranna and Raithen.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 18 2005, 04:16 AM)
"Right," said Raithen, turning to Goranthir. "For
a fine fight it will be today, knowing that my apprentice is not far. And this
drink you offer only sweeten's the deal..." He smiled at him.
Isidor joins the companions on their side and took a front position, taking a
few swings with his axe, then he eyed the opponents carefully.
"You mages just do what you're good at, I'll do what I can do best. Hit
people."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 17 2005, 10:14 PM)
LOOK BOYS!" Roared Gruznob, despite the fact that two
of his soldiers were women. "I think they think they're ready! Sure
nobody's forgotten and left thier wash on the line, or something!?
The legionairres laughed at their Sergeant's words.
Loranna laughs. "Thanks for reminding me about that! We'll have to finish
this quickly to go get it!"
She nods to the ring healers, who yell "BEGIN!!!"
Loranna starts off things by firing her area-effect Disepl, confident that her
firends will follow up with their attacks.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:23 AM
Raithen made sure that his permenant sheild had not worn off,
then cast invisibility on himself.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 08:21 PM)
Loranna laughs. "Thanks for reminding me about
that! We'll have to finish this quickly to go get it!"
She nods to the ring healers, who yell "BEGIN!!!"
Loranna starts off things by firing her area-effect Disepl, confident that her
firends will follow up with their attacks.
Gruznob roared an order, laughter in his voice at Goranthir's words, and the
opposing team formed tight ranks, Spooky literally between Gruznob's tree-like
legs.
He smiled a toothy grin as the very first spell, a dispell, washed over the
group.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:25 AM
Tris leaned over to Nalion, and said quietly, "Notice
anything... off?"
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 04:25 AM
Fernando levitates up slightly from the back lines, then
launches one of his favorite effects. Wide area blind and demoralize. The
magnitude and area were high, and it was somewhat draining. The effect was
usually priceless. Especially on sneaky little archers.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:26 AM
Anya strung her bow and sighted it. She held herself until her
teammates had attack and released them. 6 arrows traveled in a high arc, timed
so they'd hit the mages right after her teams other attacks.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 04:25 AM)
Tris leaned over to Nalion, and said quietly, "Notice
anything... off?"
"Gruznob uses a tight formation. I would facilitate spellcasting and
protects the more vulnerable members. I wonder whether a beneficial wide-ranged
target spell could affect all members with just one cast.", Nalion
replied. "It's defensive. If they can hold that line, the group will be
hard pressed to push through, especially with that tree at the front."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:28 AM
Goranthir pointed his sword at the opposition and launched the
Kynarine blast, a clear, nearly invisible force that blew over the battlefield
like a shimmering wave. In practice, he had managed to get it to cover an area
of thirty yards.
Now, it was forty yards across at the cone's widest.
Wow, he thought to himself.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 17 2005, 08:25 PM)
Fernando levitates up slightly from the back lines, then
launches one of his favorite effects. Wide area blind and
demoralize. The magnitude and area were high, and it was somewhat
draining. The effect was usually priceless. Especially on sneaky
little archers.
Gruznob smiled even wider as the mage levitated from the rear lines. He raised
one huge hand and pointed a claw-nailed finger at the enemy.
A pitifully small ball of fire, about the size of a peach, shot from his
finger.
A split second later, it impacted with Fernando's spell, only a few feet from
the the levitating mage's hand.
As the two colliding spells exploded, spreading the effects over Loranna's
group, Gruznob roared, "FORWARD, BOYS!"
As one, the legionairres broke into an ordered trot, raising their huge shield
s in front of them like a wall.
The sudden wind buffeted the shields hard, slowing them considerably, but the
incoming arrows suddenly flew in all directions, scattering harmlessly on the
ground.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 09:28 PM)
Gruznob uses a tight formation. I would facilitate
spellcasting and protects the more vulnerable members. I wonder whether a
beneficial wide-ranged target spell could affect all members with just one
cast.", Nalion replied. "It's defensive. If they can hold that line,
the group will be hard pressed to push through, especially with that tree at
the front.
Tris just grinned.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 17 2005, 09:28 PM)
Goranthir pointed his sword at the opposition and launched the
Kynarine blast, a clear, nearly invisible force that blew over the battlefield
like a shimmering wave. In practice, he had managed to get it to cover an
area of thirty yards.
Now, it was forty yards across at the cone's widest.
Wow, he thought to himself.
"Nice," Tris said. "And he didn't fall on his rump this
time."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 04:28 AM)
Goranthir pointed his sword at the opposition and launched the
Kynarine blast, a clear, nearly invisible force that blew over the battlefield
like a shimmering wave. In practice, he had managed to get it to cover an
area of thirty yards.
Now, it was forty yards across at the cone's widest.
Wow, he thought to himself.
Isidor waited - though impatiently - one step behind Gorathir until his
companion was able to cast his spell.
However, the wave of demoralizing and blinding magicka washed over him and he
could feel his vision blurring, his nordic courage still held, though.
He tightened his grip on his axe, then charged in the wake of the Kynarine
blast.
"Goranthir, charge.", he shouted, "Loranna, I need a
dispel!"
While running towards the opponents, he prepared a forceful backhand slash from
the lower left at Gruznob.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:36 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 17 2005, 10:29 PM)
Tris just grinned.
"Nice," Tris said. "And he didn't fall on his rump this
time."
Goranthir was blind, however, from the reflection of Fernando's spell, and he
felt panic welling up in him.
This is the darkness, where the creature Leseth lives, and the pale girl,
who are coming ...
"No!" he cried, and used his belt to dispel the effects. It would
only work on himself, he realized, as light and reason returned. He looked to
the others to see if they were similarly effected. He might have to protect
them all.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:38 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 17 2005, 10:29 PM)
As the two colliding spells exploded, spreading the effects over
Loranna's group, Gruznob roared, "FORWARD, BOYS!"
Raithen felt the heat of the blast, but it wasn't close enough to cause any
(to-too much) damage. But he felt his vision dim a little.
He summoned up the small army of Lesser Daedra that he had made a pact with.
There was a Hunger, a Dremora and an Ogrim. After being summoned, he sent the
Daedra into the front lines to intersect with the advancing enemy. Raithen then
disapeared again.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:39 AM
Gruznob had no idea what spell had detonated on the opposing
team, but he was sure he wanted to take advantage of it quickly.
But then that wind... Hadn't seen that since Skyrim. He and the front line
picked themselves up off of the ground. His shield had gotten ripped from his
huge arm, and lay some yards away.
One of the heavily armored soldiers was bleeding, now.
"Steady on, man, daedra incoming," Gruznob said.
Behind him, Spooky had his face to the ground, whispering something to the dirt
behind the huge orc and his shield wall.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:40 AM
Shai tried to dodge the spell effects, but failed. She stumbled,
vision blurring, and tried to push past the spell effect and take control of
her actions.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:40 AM
Reichi felt the effects wash over him, his vision blurred and
his will sunk. "[censored] S'wit," he cursed. Like Isidor he called
out for a Dispell. Smart Orc.. he thought to himself. Too smart...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:43 AM
Loranna feels the spell Fernando fired off hit her, and a
momentary pang of fear hits her - but her armor absorbs the magic, and her fear
dispitates as she realizes what to do next.
"Fernando, heal and fortify!" she says, as she casts another Dispel -
this time on her friends. "No more nasty spell, friends!"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 04:29 AM)
Tris just grinned.
"Nice," Tris said. "And he didn't fall on his rump this
time."
Nalion watched the scene with interest. "What's so funny Tris, care to
share?", the mage asked his fellow Breton.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:44 AM
Anya was sheilded from the demoralize and blind by the warriors
in front of her. She waved her hand and shimmered as Invisible took effect.
Her footsteps light, causing them hard to track, she moved to the side to get a
better angle. Several arrows flew towards Gruznob.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:45 AM
After avoiding most opening danger for a while, Raithen came
back towards the safety of his team. He pointed his staff at the big Ork,
Gruznob, and shot off a rather large blast of fire.
He then shot another blast at Spooky, hoping to take away the enemy's archer.
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 04:46 AM
Fernando utters some elaborate adjectives under his breath as he
prepares his response. At least his ring had allowed him to re-absorb the
energy. He cast a powerful regeneration at his advancing allies combined with
fortify strength and agility. They'd need it. His opening gambit had failed.
Blasted overconfidence! He hadn't allowed for a clever Orc.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:49 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 09:44 PM)
Nalion
Nalion watched the scene with interest. "What's so funny Tris, care to
share?", the mage asked his fellow Breton.
Tris whispered something in Nalion's ear.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:50 AM
Shai darted in towards Gruznob behind Isidor, using the big man
as a shield and ducking to avoid Spooky's arrows, should they come. She hoped
he didn't fire a low one at her.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:51 AM
Dremora's Perspective
The Dremora knew what to do. He would wait for the Ogrim to attack first, then
he would rush in and assist. He waited for the moment...
Ogrim's Perspective
The Ogrim ran past the Dremora and flung itself into the enemy lines, trying to
smash anything in it's way.
Hunger's Perspective
The Hunger hanged back, throwing paralyses spells at the enemy formation.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:53 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 18 2005, 04:50 AM)
Shai darted in towards Gruznob along side Isidor, using the big
man as a shield and ducking to avoid Spooky's arrows, should they come. She
hoped he didn't fire a low one at her.
Loranna's dispel spell finally took effect and Isidor's vision cleared.
Seeing that Gruznob was pushing two Legionaires to the front, Isidor changed
his target, but not his stance. His sigificant speed and his body mass would
surely provide enough momentum to crash into one of the legionaires in any
moment. And then there was his axe ready to strike at the knees of the nearest
Legionaire.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:53 AM
With his strength and reflexes already enhanced by the
enchantments on his clothing, and the new enchantments on him, Goranthir
trembled, ready to fight. But he held back. He was defense again.
He watched the advancing group.
"How do we split them apart?" he whispered to Loranna.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:55 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 04:49 AM)
Tris whispered something in Nalion's ear.
Nalion's eyes widened. "Ah, I did not notice. I guess I should pay
attention to that. You're right, Tris. This will be interesting."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:04 AM
Goranthir began making an almost silent chirping noise in the
back of his throat.
Something in the woods behind the advancing soldiers answered. The sound of
buzzing and the beat of tiny wings.
If the soldiers turned around, they would see they were sparrows. Simple, every
day little birds.
But there were a hundred of them, heading for the rear of the squad.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 05:08 AM
Gruznob barely flinched as the arrows impacted his shoulder,
even though one made it through his heavy armor to the thick shield of muscle
beneath.
Finished with whatever he was saying to the earth, Spooky drew three, carefully
selected shafts from his quiver and, in a replay of his earlier demonstration
for Luxi, arced them over Gruznob's head.
Guided almost unnaturally, each found their mark, and with three bursts of
bluish-white light, and a pop, three daedra ceased to exist in the mortal
realm.
Raithen's fireball washed over the shields of the front line, bathing Gruznob's
group in flames. Someone screamed. Then, each soldier flashed brightly as they
activated their bracelets of healing.
"Hold here!" Gruznob shouted, and the group stopped, shields locked
into place.
He drew his sword, and watched Isidor and Shai advance.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:12 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 17 2005, 11:08 PM)
Gruznob barely flinched as the arrows impacted his shoulder,
even though one made it through his heavy armor to the thick shield of muscle
beneath.
Finished with whatever he was saying to the earth, Spooky drew three, carefully
selected shafts from his quiver and, in a replay of his earlier demonstration
for Luxi, arced them over Gruznob's head.
Guided almost unnaturally, each found their mark, and with three bursts of
bluish-white light, and a pop, three daedra ceased to exist in the mortal
realm.
Raithen's fireball washed over the shields of the front line, bathing Gruznob's
group in flames. Someone screamed. Then, each soldier flashed brightly as they
activated their bracelets of healing.
"Hold here!" Gruznob shouted, and the group stopped, shields locked
into place.
He drew his sword, and watched Isidor and Shai advance.
Loranna frowns as she sees the Daedra disappear, but she sees what Goranthir is
trying to do and moves to take advantage of it.
Flicking out of sight for a brief moment, she uses her bracelet to rise up just
enough to get a clear line of fire, and shoots a Demoralize Humanoid spell into
the Legion soldiers rear ranks, to enhance the effect of the sparrows's
distraction.
She hurriedly tries to get back to earth, not wanting to be a target.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 11:12 PM)
Loranna frowns as she sees the Daedra disappear, but she sees
what Goranthir is trying to do and moves to take advantage of it.
Flicking out of sight for a brief moment, she uses her bracelet to rise up just
enough to get a clear line of fire, and shoots a Demoralize Humanoid spell into
the Legion soldiers rear ranks, to enhance the effect of the sparrows's
distraction.
She hurriedly tries to get back to earth, not wanting to be a target.
ooc -- Outta here for a few hours, so Loranna's controlling Goranthir.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:13 AM
"Baah," said Raithen after witnessing his Daedra
transcend back into Oblivion. "Not even a scratch." He cast
invisibility and a speed spell on himself. He disapeared...
(Pie ahoy!)
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 05:18 AM
Fernando was not a particularly agile man. But bound boots
helped that. He had quietly drifted off to the right and now had a clear line
of fire toward the legionaires, avoiding his own allies. Using one of his
enchanted gloves, the red one, he fired a rather weak frostball before
launching the real attack: The most powerful area effect absorb health he could
dependably muster. The frostball should intercept any chicancery of the like
that foiled his last attempt.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:26 AM
Anya swore. "Blasted thick-skinned orcs!"
She reached into her second quiver, pulling out several enchanted arrows. She
sent a few more towards Gruznob, two paralysis arrows and a fire arrow, and two
area effect fire arrrows at Spooky. I need to be careful, I have limited
reserves of these.
"Lotus, get you're lazy carcass over here."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:28 AM
Isidor
Isidor saw that the legionaires were taking position and hiding behind their
shields, yet Gruznob, the large Orc stood tall. With a battle cry on his lips,
the towering Nord swung his battle axe upward to aim for his opponents head and
arc over the shields of the legionaires.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:30 AM
Reichi rushed towards the Phalanx, hoping the Legionaires would
successfully distracted enough for him to break through the defenses. With his
Shortsword and Dagger his chances of breaking down the sheilds were about null,
he had to get them to seperate enough to strike. When he reached melee Range he
struck at the sheild with his Daedric shortsword, Bloodfang, in a attempt to
bat away the sheild so he could get in a good strike with his Dagger.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 05:33 AM
Two years ago, The Bone Fortress, Blackmarsh
Death... it surrounded him. The best men and woman whom he could gather, his
paladins were defeated... defeated by this one man. His teeth looked evil
shaded against his black skin, his sword shone with fury... Landon drew his
ebony broadsword and charged at the man
"why" Landon said to himself, his eyes still closed, "why am I
remembering this?" He slowly pushed the bedding off him and looked out the
window. As per curfew, there were few people on the streets, only the guards
marched huddled in groups... he pulled down a ladder and walked to the roof, to
find Maranda laying there looking at the stars
"Could not sleep, Maranda?" Landon asked as he lay next to her
"Not quite" Maranda replied "I have stuff to think
about..." Maranda said, remembering a visit from Duke Drevious earlier
that day... his message was clear, he had returned to Tarmiel, and she had to
face him. Yes, the Archfiend had returned
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 05:51 AM
Gruznob roared as Isidor's axe fell towards him. A huge green
hand, as hard and leathery as a saddle, reached up and grabbed the long haft of
the axe, just below the blade. Gruznob wrenched hard, threatening to pull the
Nord over the shields and off his feet.
The legionairre to Gruznob's right took the opportunity to stab at the Nord's
exposed armpit, as the one on his left turned his shield and raised it
slightly, blocking the orc's huge form. The rain of incoming arrows pattered
against its surface, but two of them exploded in a burst of flame which licked
the shields and the armored men behind.
Just then, another spell hit, and the legion felt their life leeched from their
bones. It was painful to be sure, but it would take more than that to fell
them.
Spooky still on all fours, glanced under the raised shield and took aim,
sending an arrow beneath the legionairre and into Reichi's leg.
The sounds of the birds caught Gruznob's ear just as he grabbed the axe. For a
moment, he looked worried.
Another spell hit. He wasn't sure what it was, but he was suddenly very
worried. Gruznob had been through a number of battles, but this one seemed to
be going badly. He was sure that the others must be feeling the same. He could
smell the fear of those next to him.
As the huge cloud of birds bore down on the arena, there was a sudden shift in
the wind. A subtle breeze, nothing more, but even the helmeted warriors locked
in battle felt it. It smelled like flowers, like fresh grass after the
winter... It smelled like Springtime.
Suddenly, the birds were all chittering and singing, spiralling in daring
swoops around each other, finding, in all the crowd of them, that special one
that was irresistable, that perfect mate. Still singing and chirping, the great
mass of them happily broke up and went their separate ways to do what all good
birds do in springtime.
Spooky smiled, and whispered a thanks to the earth near his face.
But the happy birds were not the only thing in the air cutting through the
musical twittering was another sound, like a ringing in the ears.
Without warning, from straight above and out of the noonday sun, a parrapton
appeared. It dove straight for the ground at full speed, falling faster than
things fall naturally.
At the last moment, it became apparent that it was not one of the familiar
creatures from Daruhn's stable, but a thinner, waspier creature, glittering
purple and black, its long, butterfly-colored wings buzzing wildly.
At the very last moment, the black-armored Dunmer on its back released his
long, wickedly barbed lance and it fell like a lightning bolt at Loranna's
chest.
Pulling out of the wild dive, the huge insect lowered it sharp, deadly
hindquarters and struck the running mage, Fernando.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 05:58 AM
Four Years Ago, Alik'r Desert, Hammerfall
She was on her knees, as she watched the black robe man walk into the
distance... but he was not a man... that she knew... she was weak, the battle
had been long, and despite her name as a prodogy, she was defeated. "I
want to be stronger" she said weakly, as a voice sounded in her head,
"I can make you stronger..." she looked up, feeling her strenth
returning to her body to look at the little girl that stood before her...
"You can help me?" Maranda asked
"Yes I can" Meridia replied
*******************************
"And so he is back?" Maranda said
"Yes he is," Duke Drevious replied, leaning up against the wall. He
had been visiting her alot recently, almost every day
"So, even though she said she'd help me she didn't"
"But she did"
"How?"
Drevious smiled... "She likes you, you know... she would not have gone
through all of that if she did not think you had potential"
A slight wind blew through the allyway, and Drevious was gone
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:59 AM
Raithen ran out of the cover of his allies, and cast an Armor
Eater spell at Gruznob's men. Raithen then recast invisibility on himself,
renewing the spell.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:04 AM
Isidor
Isidor grinned into the face of the Orc. He had hoped that Gruznob would block
his blow with his bare hand and tried hard to keep his balance. Then, he had
finally regained his feet.
"Feel the icey breath of Skyrim...", he shouted, and then, a frost
spell - birthright of every true Nord - crept up the hilt of the blade and
towards Gruznob. To Isidor, the cold did nothing, as Nords did not care about
ice.
However, his exposed armpit too the hit from a legionaire and pierced his
armour and clothing.
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 06:07 AM
Fernando was not pleased. His protective shield had taken the
brunt of the physical impact and the bound cuirass had slowed the stinger, so
he had not been skewered through. The impact had still sent his round form
rolling, and poison was still painful. He didn't like getting involved in
physical combat. That was usually a sign that battle was not going his way, he
thought as he downed two potions: One restored health and cured poison. The
second restored his magicka as its invisibility effect removed him from sight.
"Try to hit me now, parrapton" he whispered within his mind as he
pulled himself to his feet and tried to move as quickly as he could from where
he had been when last seen.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:09 AM
Taking advantage of the situation, Shai hoped to coordinate her
attack with Gruznob's temporary shock, if Isidor's plan succeeded. She
literally bounded lightly onto Isidor's thick back and sprang off. She hoped
that because Gruznob was currently parrying Isidor, his hands could not stop
her too. Descending, she moved to plant her foot in his back and the heel of
her hand in his neck, what could prove to be a knockout blow, or at least
extreme pain.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:13 AM
Falco sat on the benches watching the fight, although he cared
not what was happening. His worst memory had been shown to him again, and to
all of the others. They won't want to travel with a murderer. I should leave
them now. He stodd from the bench and walked off down the main street of
Ald Raathim, intent on no longer holding the group back with his presence. He
entered the woods nearby.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:14 AM
Reichi fell, the arrow stuck firmly into his netch greaves, and
in his flesh. "Little N'wah," he cursed, drawing something from his
boot, from his prone position he could sight the Bosmer Archer. He flung the
two steel throwing knives at Spooky before grabbing his weapons hauling himself
back to his feet.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:14 AM
"Told you," Tris said to Nalion, as the parrapton
dove. He winced as it struck Fernando and Loranna.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 06:15 AM
*...Ald Raathim...*
"I think I've got it!!" exclaims Sona "...and we're going to
need to go to Cyrodiil"
"What for?"
"Yeah, it's not like we're really welcome there anyways" adds Ami
"Unfortunately my book covers next to nothing about Shehai or Ansei for
that matter" Sona continues
"I still dont completely understand"
"Well it's simple...we need to get inside of The Imperial Library"
Sona says
*...One and Ami exchange a glance...then burst out with laughter...*
"Oh, is that all...The Imperial Library...well that should be
intresting...too bad theres no way I'm going near it"
"Why not...theres no way this can work with out you" Ami said
"Sorry...no Shehai...probably still loaded with sugared-up Khajiiti...not
to mention the owners of the 'Serpent in Talon Inn' and Fire-Hands...nah I
think I'll pass"
"So you expect us to risk life and limb to help you get back a power that
you lost...and it could possibly even get us jailed or worse...great!!! I love
a challenge" Sona exclaims "So you hang tight in town and we'll see
what we can find...c'mon Ami"
"*sigh* I guess...if theres no other way" said Ami "please be careful
while we're gone Master One...we'll be back soon"
*...Ami and Sona set off on their trek to Cyrodiil...*
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 06:14 AM)
"Told you," Tris said to Nalion, as the
parrapton dove. He winced as it struck Fernando and Loranna.
Nalion admired the parrapton's elegant as well as dangerous flight. "You
were right. Though people could be led to believe that Gruznob would count as
two. Ow... that must have hurt. To be honest, I don't want to be down there.
Arena combat isn't something I revel in. But I understand that all this is necessary,
or we all won't make it"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:23 AM
Goranthir stares in helpless horror as Loranna gets skewered, a
cry of pain erupting from her lips. The parrapton came and went before he can
even react.
"Anya, shoot that Bosmer," he says, turning to see if Loranna needs
help, even as he begins making clicking and howling noises.
Loranna, however, was staggering, but not falling; Slyvos's ring nd her own
weakened regen potions were helping her stay up; she says "I'm okay ...
damn, we should try that later."
Gruznob was the easiest target to aim for; timing her spell, she whispers
"Give me your strength, dear," and casts an Absorb Strength and
Burden spell at the mighty orc warrior.
"Goranthir, help Fernando," Loranna says, and the young mer nods,
already moving.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:24 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 11:19 PM)
Nalion
Nalion admired the parrapton's elegant as well as dangerous flight. "You
were right. Though people could be led to believe that Gruznob would count as
two. Ow... that must have hurt. To be honest, I don't want to be down there.
Arena combat isn't something I revel in. But I understand that all this is
necessary, or we all won't make it"
"I get a thrill from combat," Tris said. "Too much of a thrill;
it's dangerously addictive. I don't like the man I am as a fighter. As for the
Arena... well, this is nothing. The big coliseum in Cyrodiill... that's
something."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:31 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 06:24 AM)
I get a thrill from combat," Tris said.
"Too much of a thrill; it's dangerously addictive. I don't like the
man I am as a fighter. As for the Arena... well, this is nothing. The big
coliseum in Cyrodiill... that's something.
"I've seen the arena in the Imperial City myself, and the fights there are
of course more dangerous and deadly than the 'game' we are playing here. Stil,
I don't really like it.", Nalion said. "I seriously hope they are
ready..."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:35 AM
Anya gave Goranthir a quick nod and fired off a few shots. One
fell completely astray and landed somewhere else - damaged fletching,
apparently - but the others seemed to be heading towards their mark.
It looked good.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:43 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 11:31 PM)
I've seen the arena in the Imperial City myself, and the
fights there are of course more dangerous and deadly than the 'game' we are
playing here. Stil, I don't really like it.", Nalion said. "I
seriously hope they are ready...
"It's not that," Tris said. "It's the crowds. You can't imagine
until you've done it..."
He was interrupted by a flash of light.
Well, not light exactly. A flash of white.
The sky was white, from horizon to horizon, featureless and strange. It was
almost impossible to look at it.
On the battlefield, the fighers found themselves slipping, tripping, and
falling. The good earth beneath them was also doing something strange. It was
featureless as a platter. The grass was gone, the clods of earth were gone, the
hills and rises were gone.
It lasted only a moment. Then everything was as it had been a moment before. A
Dunmer girl in the stands screamed; then as quickly as she had cried out, she
decided nothing had happened. Nothing could have happened.
The winds rose, the clouds darkened, as if the sky felt the need to reassert
its authority. It began to rain, driving torrential rain.
Tris, who had leaped to his feet, then fallen, picked himself up and wiped the
mud from his elbows.
"That's not good," he said. "Not good at all."
The people of Ald Raathim had for the most part already forgotten. But not the
fighters in the Arena.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 06:44 AM
35 Years Ago, The White Gold Tower, Cyrodiil
The explosion shook the tower in its entirety, like a void had been opened
"The emperor! What happened to the Emperor!" Cerius yelled
"We do not know! but the Imperial Guard seems to have been slain Captian
Marova!" the soldier yelled
The party of battlemages and night blades made thier way past the carnage on
the route to the dungeons... they had to save the emperor!
Opening his eyes from that terrible, terrible night all those years ago... it
still seemed like only yesterday. Daggerfall harbour was quiet... a ship was
anchored off the coast, but had not done anything for the past few days. Cerius
thought this strange, and despratly wanted to investigate the vessel... pitty
he could not swim... he cast charmelion quickly as a gaggle of guards wandered
past. He did not want to be caught outside curfew again
"Sneeking about again, Cerius" a voice he vaugly remembered said, as
Cerius looked at the figure he saw before him with shock
"aren't you dead?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:47 AM
Loranna slowly picks herself up off the ground, groaning "
... What the hell ..."
Still skewered, she looks around, raising her hands out of reflex, but her face
betrays her shock., and the pain from the lance still sticking in her.
"Everyone? Oh Dibella ..."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:47 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 06:43 AM)
That's not good," he said. "Not good at
all.
The people of Ald Raathim had for the most part already forgotten. But not the
fighters in the Arena.
Nalion almost fell as the earth beneath his feet shook, he could barely steady
himself. Looking at the sky above, the ground under his feet and the companions
around him and in the arena, he could only speak two words.
"Oh... no..."
Then, hes robe began to soak up the rain. Plenty of rain.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 17 2005, 10:43 PM)
That's not good," he said. "Not good at
all.
The people of Ald Raathim had for the most part already forgotten. But not the
fighters in the Arena.
Cyndarius was on his feet instantly. "Gruznob! Stand down!"
Gruznob already had, however. His frozen arm hung limply at his side as he
stared, face upturned in the rain, at the sky that wasn't there a moment ago.
He barely realized he'd just been kicked in the back of his bull-like neck.
The parrapton rider had already dismounted, long raven hair and a girlish face
showing as she removed her helmet, and was helping Loranna remove the spear and
heal her wounds.
"What in the [censored] [censored] was that?" Merey asked, presumably
of Nalion.
Spooky was lying in the muddy dirt. There was a dagger in his hip, but that
wasn't the reason he was sobbing uncontrollably.
Cyndarius ran down into the arena to comfort the tiny mer.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:51 AM
"By the Nine," whispered Raithen, eyes wide.
"What in Oblivion was that?" He stared at the arena fighters
over his spectacles, and then he was drenched in rain.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:52 AM
"What the [censored] just [censored] happened?" Reichi
said, picking himself up from where he had fallen when everything went weird.
During the flash of white. He looked to the sky, already drenched in the
downpour.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:54 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 18 2005, 06:49 AM)
"What in the [censored] [censored] was that?" Merey
asked, presumably of Nalion.
"Thanks for speaking out what I thought. A bad, a very bad thing just
happened. The world unravels itself.", Nalion answered, his voice coarse.
"I hate to be right in some situations."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:54 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 17 2005, 10:54 PM)
Thanks for speaking out what I thought. A bad, a very bad
thing just happened. The world unravels itself.", Nalion answered, his
voice coarse. "I hate to be right in some situations.
"[censored]", said Merey.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:57 AM
Thank you dear," Loranna says as the parrapton rider
helps her, scarcely noticing her own muddy robes. "Well struck, by the by;
let's go help the others ...
She was talking, she was moving and acting, but she was partly on automatic; in
part Loranna was still too stunned by what had just happened to really respond.
She hears Nalion confirm what she thought just happened though, and she shivers
once, involuntarily.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:58 AM
"Everything just sort of let go for a moment," Tris
said.
Some people were in shock.
"Let's not stand around in the rain like a bunch of wet
netchherders!" he yelled to the others. "Get everyone back to the
castle!"
Not that they would be safe there. But sometimes the illusion of safety
mattered.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:59 AM
Diamond gasped. "What just happened?" she asked,
bewildered.
Straightening the crown on her head, she stumbled towards the others. The fight
was clearly off. Years of ingrained training told her to hold back on strong
language except at a tense position at a negotiation, and then only for
intentional dramatic intent. This wasn't enough, in the situation, to hold her
back.
"Damnit," she muttered.
Marein: That's not strong language, Diamond...but I must agree with you.
Damnit!
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:00 AM
Reichi nodded, sheathing his blades, and pulling Spooky's arrow
from his greaves before downing a health potion. "Yeah, might as well keep
out of the storm," he said. He began to head back to the castle.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 07:02 AM
"Oh my- This isn't a sign that anything bad is going
to happen soon, is it?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:02 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 06:58 AM)
"Everything just sort of let go for a moment,"
Tris said.
Some people were in shock.
"Let's not stand around in the rain like a bunch of wet
netchherders!" he yelled to the others. "Get everyone back to
the castle!"
Not that they would be safe there. But sometimes the illusion of safety
mattered.
Nalion looked at Tris with a raised eyebrow and a questioning look.
"Everyone, go back to your homes and take cover from the lightning! There
is a storm coming!", he shouted, then motioned the companions towards the
castle. In quick strides, he himself sat out, drawing up the hood of his robe.
If anyone could see his face, it would show a mixture of concern and... fear.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:03 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 17 2005, 11:02 PM)
"Oh my- This isn't a sign that anything bad is going
to happen soon, is it?"
"No," said Cyndarius, as he scooped the unmoving Spooky into his
arms. "Not at all."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:04 AM
Loranna begins helping people back into the castle, healing
people as needed.
Inside, she calls for towels for people to dry themselves off, and looks at the
hole in her armor, shrugging. Hopefully that could be fixed before ...
Before they went to save the world. Loranna wipes herself off and says "
... Well, that was a learning experience on many levels ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:05 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 18 2005, 12:03 AM)
No," said Cyndarius, as he scooped the unmoving
Spooky into his arms. "Not at all.
Tris, who had been about to upbraid Raithen for stating the magnificently
obvious, stopped himself.
"Cyndarius is right, you know. Nothing bad is going to happen. Because
we're going to stop it."
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 07:06 AM
Blackness... it was all there was...
Nothing but blackness...
"I need you" a voice said
"You have been sleeping for a long time, I need you to awaken" the
voice continued
"To be my champion, my saviour" the voice changed into that of a girl
"To save the world" the voice changed into that of his father
"But why?" said Lacoriz in his minds eye
"Because its your desteny" the voice said again
Slowly Lacoriz opened his eyes and looked at the world around him
How long ago was that? he wondered, almost four years ago he remembered, what
happened since then? Strange things. He closed his eyes one last time and fell
once more into a deep dream, a dream of his youth, "ah how lovely" he
thought to himself as he played in the garden with his sister, "But these
days can only continue living in my dreams, under the body of the traitor"
he said aloud, opening his eyes, and looking at the moons above him
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:07 AM
Luxi screamed.
"What in Oblivion just happened??" She yelled, not sure if anyone
could hear her.
She was soaking wet.
She ran to Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:09 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 01:07 AM)
Luxi screamed.
"What in Oblivion just happened??" She yelled, not sure if anyone
could hear her.
She was soaking wet.
She ran to Loranna.
Loranna kneels down to hug Luxi. "It's all right, like Tris said,"
she tells Luxi soothingly. "Just a big storm, is all. It will pass
soon."
Poor girl, Loranna thinks to herself, for a moment seeing much of herself in
the young Khajiit. Young, her mother away, left with strangers, even if these
ones were far more welcoming than the ones Loranna grew up with ...
"It's going to be all right," she says again, hugging Luxi
comfortingly. "Don't you worry, dear. It'll be all right."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 07:11 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 18 2005, 01:03 AM)
No," said Cyndarius, as he scooped the unmoving
Spooky into his arms. "Not at all.
For lack of a better situation, Raithen didn't smile. "I thank-you for
your help, kind sir, but I asked if ti would happen soon. No
matter, I'll be heading to the castle now." His face was placid, his staff
levitating at his side, and he seemed about the only arena fighter who didn't
have any mud on his clothing as he walked away.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:12 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:09 AM)
Loranna kneels down to hug Luxi. "It's all right,
like Tris said," she tells Luxi soothingly. "Just a big storm,
is all. It will pass soon."
Poor girl, Loranna thinks to herself, for a moment seeing much of herself in
the young Khajiit. Young, her mother away, left with strangers, even if
these oens were far more welcoming than the ones Loranna grew up with ...
"It's going to be all right," she says again, hugging Luxi
comfortingly. "Don't you worry, dear. It'll be all
right."
"Not the storm, The light! Everything changed! Wha- what happened??"
She was almost hysterical.
The thing that confused Loranna the most was Luxi was the only sepctator that
remeberd....
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:17 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 01:12 AM)
Not the storm, The light! Everything changed! Wha- what happened??
She was almost hysterical.
The thing that confused Loranna the most was Luxi was the only sepctator that
remeberd....
Loranna looks up at Tris with pleading eyes; what did you tell a young girl who
remembered the universe unravelling for a moment?
"Nothing that's going to cause anyone any permanent harm," she tells
Luxi. "We won't let it ..."
Softly, she hums a little song she learned as a child to Luxi, weaving a small
calm effect into her voice. Her eyes shut halfway, her tearstreaks glistening.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 12:17 AM)
Loranna looks up at Tris with pleading eyes; what did you tell a
young girl who remembered the universe unravelling for a moment?
"Nothing that's going to cause anyone any permanent harm," she tells
Luxi. "We won't let it ..."
Softly, she hums a little song she learned as a child to Luxi, weaving a small
calm effect into her voice. Her eyes half shut, her tearstreaks
glistening.
"She's a child, but she's not that young a child," Tris said.
"Besides, we're all children in the face of this. Luxi, that was the Nine
Divines taking a little break for a moment. That'w what we're getting ready to
go and fix, that's what the practice is all for."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:17 AM)
Loranna looks up at Tris with pleading eyes; what did you tell a
young girl who remembered the universe unravelling for a moment?
"Nothing that's going to cause anyone any permanent harm," she tells
Luxi. "We won't let it ..."
Softly, she hums a little song she learned as a child to Luxi, weaving a small
calm effect into her voice. Her eyes shut halfway, her tearstreaks
glistening.
"But wha-" the calm spell's effect stopped her in mid sentance.
"Wha-.... That was sooo weird..."
Luxi shook her head, trying to shake away the spell's effect.
"What happened, exactly?"
The calm spell obviously didn't keep her from being curious.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 01:19 AM)
She's a child, but she's not that young a
child," Tris said. "Besides, we're all children in the face of
this. Luxi, that was the Nine Divines taking a little break for a moment.
That'w what we're getting ready to go and fix, that's what the practice is all
for.
"I didn't know breaks last 2 seconds." she said wide eyed.
She closed her eyes for a moment, then reopened them.
"I know whats happening here."
Luxi motioned towards the castle. "Everyone is going up. We should
too."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:29 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 01:22 AM)
"But wha-" the calm spell's effect stopped her in mid
sentance.
"Wha-.... That was sooo weird..."
Luxi shook her head, trying to shake away the spell's effect.
"What happened, exactly?"
The calm spell obviously didn't keep her from being curious.
"I didn't know breaks last 2 seconds." she said wide eye'd.
She closed her eyes for a moment, then reopened them.
"I know whats happening here."
Luxi motioned towards the castle. "Everyone is going up. We should
too."
Loranna stops using the calm spell, and smiles at Luxi, her face looking even
more lovely with the tears glistening on her cheeks.
"You're a storng girl, Luxi; I wish I had half that strength when I was
your age," she says, kissing the girl gently on the forehead. "Let's
go; we'll dry off and warm up inside, and get ourselves together again."
She stands, and offers Luxi her hand.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:29 AM)
Loranna stops using the calm spell, and smiles at Luxi, her face
looking even more lovely with the tears glistening on her cheeks.
"You're a storng girl, Luxi; I wish I had half that strength when I was
your age," she says, kissing the girl gently on the forehead.
"Let's go; we'll dry off and warm up inside, and get ourselves together
again."
She stands, and offers Luxi her hand.
Luxi takes her hand, and they go up to the castle.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 10:29 PM)
She stands, and offers Luxi her hand.
Goranthir takes Loranna's other hand for a moment.
'Sorry I didn't get in the way of that arrow,' he said, a little stiffly.
'First time, and last I hope.'
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:48 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 18 2005, 01:43 AM)
Goranthir takes Loranna's other hand for a moment.
'Sorry I didn't get in the way of that arrow,' he said, a little stiffly.
'First time, and last I hope.'
Loranna smiles at Goranthir, squeezing his hand.
"From now on, we watch the skies as well as the field," she says.
" ... And learn to count too," she adds, laughing a little.
"My Demoralize didn't seem to have as much of an effect as I would have
hoped, though," she adds, frowning. "Makes me wonder how much use
that spell will be Outside - these were warriors with decades of experience,
and they kept ranks. How much can my spell then do to warriors with milenia of
experience?"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 10:48 PM)
My Demoralize didn't seem to have as much of an effect as
I would have hoped, though," she adds, frowning. "Makes me
wonder how much use that spell will be Outside - these were warriors with
decades of experience, and they kept ranks. How much can my spell then do
to warriors with milenia of experience?
"I am just glad I looked at that book," Goranthir replied, unsmiling.
"World-shaking crises are nothing new to you, but they are to me. I’m glad
I’m with the company I’m in, or I would feel completely helpless."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:11 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 18 2005, 01:55 AM)
I am just glad I looked at that book," Goranthir
replied, unsmiling. "World-shaking crises are nothing new to you, but they
are to me. I’m glad I’m with the company I’m in, or I would feel
completely helpless.
Goran," Loranna says gently, "Hogithum is only a few months gone.
This isn't quite old hat for me yet."
She smiles a bit. "When Hogithum was approaching, I was filled with worry,
didn't think I was strong enough to help make a difference, feared Azura was
going to end up destroying us all and Nirn with us. And I talked with Allie,
and she told me how she lived through the end of the last age, when people
thought the world was going to end as well. But it didn't. It could have,
maybe, but it didn't."
She shakes her head. "Since then, I've had faith that no matter how bad
things get, no matter how much I grumble and worry and fret ... things will
eventually get better. With my help, however little it may end up being. With
my friends' help, with the help of new heroes and new friends."
"We will get through this," she says. "When we're on the firey
plains, you'll see; I can feel it."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 17 2005, 11:11 PM)
We will get through this," she says. "When
we're on the firey plains, you'll see; I can feel it.
Goranthir nodded, and smiled, but there was serious doubt in his eyes.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:29 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 18 2005, 02:16 AM)
Goranthir nodded, and smiled, but there was serious doubt in his
eyes.
Loranna walks in silence; she had doubted too, though not quite as much. But
then, Allie was much better at dispelling doubt than she was.
... We're coming soon Allie, Loranna tells herself. ... I and my
friends will see you, soon.
After the moment they had all shared today, any other outcome would simply be
unacceptable.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:52 AM
Nalion was cleverer than even he realized, to make you
touch that book," Tris said. "You're a team now.
He laughed, shaking his head. "I'm still not going to touch it, though. At
first I didn't because I didn't want to relive my past; now I'm just grateful
that I don't have to know everyone's secrets. I feel almost virtuous, resisting
temptation, which is a new sensation for me."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:55 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 02:52 AM)
Nalion was cleverer than even he realized, to make you
touch that book," Tris said. "You're a team now.
He laughed, shaking his head. "I'm still not going to touch it, though. At
first I didn't because I didn't want to relive my past; now I'm just
grateful that I don't have to know everyone's secrets. I feel almost virtuous,
resisting temptation, which is a new sensation for me."
Loranna turns a most fearsome look upon Tris. "Do not tempt me to tackle
you onto the Book Of Salvational Secrets," she says. "For I am still
nursing my pierced pride and will be forced to tickle you to lower your
defenses."
She sighs, shakes her head, and grins. "We walked into that wasp,"
she says.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:55 AM)
Loranna turns a most fearsome look upon Tris. "Do not
tempt me to tackle you onto the Book Of Salvational Secrets," she
says. "For I am still nursing my pierced pride and will be forced to
tickle you to lower your defenses."
She sighs, shakes her head, and grins. "We walked into that
wasp," she says.
"Yes, learning to count would be step one of your new training
regime," Tris said. "Focusing fire, now there's a thought. And then
there's the other beginner's mistake: you attacked the toughest target
first."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 03:02 AM)
Yes, learning to count would be step one of your new
training regime," Tris said. "Focusing fire, now there's a
thought. And then there's the other beginner's mistake: you attacked the
toughest target first.
Loranna mutters "One word out of you about poetic justice Tris and I will
tackle you. I'm wondering if the frontal charge was such a smart idea after all
- it ended up blocking half my available targets unless I exposed myself and we
were only middlin at best on keeping their heads down."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 02:08 AM)
Loranna mutters "One word out of you about poetic justice
Tris and I will tackle you. I'm wondering if the frontal charge
was such a smart idea after all - it ended up blocking half my available
targets unless I exposed myself and we were only middlin at best on keeping
their heads down."
"If the warriors actually focused fire on a single target like they should
have, they would have blocked at most a single target," Tris said,
reasonably. "But let's look on the bright side: your tactics stink, but at
least everyone was following them."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 03:11 AM)
If the warriors actually focused fire on a single target
like they should have, they would have blocked at most a single
target," Tris said, reasonably. "But let's look on the bright
side: your tactics stink, but at least everyone was following them.
"That's an improvement," Loranna says, chuckling. "Okay ...
silly idea; suppose we had me, Raithen, maybe even Anya invisible to start off
and taking positions to either side, our main force with Daedra perhaps in the
center. We on the flanks start off with a few volleys, use Recall to snap back
to behind our own lines when people turn to start returning fire, then our
warriors pick out an easy-looking target to cut down? Or, hopefully, a vital
target like their healer?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 02:14 AM)
That's an improvement," Loranna says,
chuckling. "Okay ... silly idea; suppose we had me, Raithen, maybe
even Anya invisible to start off and taking positions to either side, our main
force with Daedra perhaps in the center. We on the flanks start off with
a few volleys, use Recall to snap back to behind our own lines when people turn
to start returning fire, then our warriors pick out an easy-looking target to
cut down? Or, hopefully, a vital target like their healer?
"Well," Tris said. "The group has yet to try the tactic that
worked so well for the two of us; although it's been discussed a lot as
what you should be doing. How about actually buffing the warriors, and
letting them do their jobs?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:20 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 03:19 AM)
"Well," Tris said. "The group has yet
to try the tactic that worked so well for the two of us; although it's
been discussed a lot as what you should be doing. How about
actually buffing the warriors, and letting them do their jobs?"
"I thought we were doing that," Loranna says, frowning. "Or are
you saying I should stop trying to weaken the other team and just add my own
buffs to what Fernando was doing?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 02:20 AM)
I thought we were doing that," Loranna says,
frowning. "Or are you saying I should stop trying to weaken the
other team and just add my own buffs to what Fernando was doing?
"There's a point at which weakening the other team ceases to be useful...
such as when your own team is in the way," Tris said. "You notice the
other team all took small amounts of damage, then they all healed, using minor
items. That's never going to work, healing is too easy. You have to do more
damage than the healers can handle at once, spikes of damage, enough to make
them lose control of the situation."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 03:27 AM)
There's a point at which weakening the other team ceases
to be useful... such as when your own team is in the way," Tris
said. "You notice the other team all took small amounts of damage, then
they all healed, using minor items. That's never going to work, healing is too
easy. You have to do more damage than the healers can handle at once, spikes of
damage, enough to make them lose control of the situation.
Now he tells me, Loranna thinks to herself.
"All right; initial debuffs, then focus on either helping drain one target
down while the boys slice it to pieces or else throwing up more buffs, unless
someone needs a dispel like what happened today," she says, pausing and
frowning.
"And start tossing coldbites ahead of spells I really don't want canceled
out," she adds.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 02:30 AM)
Now he tells me, Loranna thinks to
herself.
"All right; initial debuffs, then focus on either helping drain one target
down while the boys slice it to pieces or else throwing up more buffs, unless
someone needs a dispel like what happened today," she says, pausing and
frowning.
"And start tossing coldbites ahead of spells I really don't want canceled
out," she adds.
"Yes, that was a nice trick," Tris said. "I feel sure the people
we'll be facing will have thought of using spells at detonators. It's tricky to
do without training; you have to see the other person start to cast and
basically anticipate them. But the people we'll be facing do have training.
"As for hexing... the purpose of hexing is to keep your own people from
being sliced to ribbons while they do their job. It's up to you to figure out
the balance, on the fly."
He smiled. "If I seem a lot more educated, it's because I spent several
hours last night in Dragon's favorite tavern in Daggerfall city, talking to
retired veterans and Arena afficianados. There are experts at everything in
this world; all you have to do is find them and talk to them."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:38 AM
Anya was fustrated, she took pride in her skills, and spent
weeks of almost none-stop training to get her marksmanship back in shape. She
was more fustrated at herself that she was outdone with the bow by that curious
Bosmer that came with the Legionnaires
Remembering Loranna syaing something about getting trainers,, she swallowed her
pride and decided to seek him out. After asking several of his comrades, she
learned that after recovering a bit, he left for a group of mongroves near the
beach.
Out of habit, she approached with soft footsteps only Bosmer could achieve. She
stopped at the edge of the trees, realizing that he might not like it if
someone tried to sneak up on him, though she was sure we would have noticed her
anyway.
"Spooky? Do you have a moment? My name is Anya, I was wondering if you
could help me..."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:42 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 18 2005, 01:38 AM)
Anya was fustrated, she took pride in her skills, and spent
weeks of almost none-stop training to get her marksmanship back in shape. She
was more fustrated at herself that she was outdone with the bow by that curious
Bosmer that came with the Legionnaires
Remembering Loranna syaing something about getting trainers,, she swallowed her
pride and decided to seek him out. After asking several of his comrades, she
learned that after recovering a bit, he left for a group of mongroves near the
beach.
Out of habit, she approached with soft footsteps only Bosmer could achieve. She
stopped at the edge of the trees, realizing that he might not like it if
someone tried to sneak up on him, though she was sure we would have noticed her
anyway.
"Spooky? Do you have a moment? My name is Anya, I was wondering if you
could help me..."
"My name is Ddeuilwyll," he said in Bosmeri, from atop a flat, high
branch where he sat, staring at the sea. When he said it, it sounded like the
song of a bird, or water over smooth stones.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 03:35 AM)
"Yes, that was a nice trick," Tris said. "I
feel sure the people we'll be facing will have thought of using spells at
detonators. It's tricky to do without training; you have to see the other
person start to cast and basically anticipate them. But the people we'll be
facing do have training.
"As for hexing... the purpose of hexing is to keep your own people from
being sliced to ribbons while they do their job. It's up to you to figure out
the balance, on the fly."
He smiled. "If I seem a lot more educated, it's because I spent several
hours last night in Dragon's favorite tavern in Daggerfall city, talking to
retired veterans and Arena afficianados. There are experts at everything in
this world; all you have to do is find them and talk to them."
"Daggerfall is a day away for most of us," Loranna mutters.
"Blasted inderdict ... well, we have Cyndarius and his men to talk to, and
given the way Anya was letting loose with the arrows, maybe we should consider
timing our spells so she's keeping people dodging while we're throwing the big
bad really shouldn't be detonated spells."
" ... You know, most of this seems a lot easier when we did it before -
hell, I have spells designed to hex and buff all in one," she says,
mostly to herself.
"I still think trying to divide the enemy's attention is worth trying
out," she says. "It should be easier to pick a vulnerable target if
the other team's trying to deal with attacks from two fronts at once. You know,
kinda like what we did, when you came up from behind while I was casting from
in front."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 02:43 AM)
Daggerfall is a day away for most of us," Loranna
mutters. "Blasted inderdict ... well, we have Cyndarius and his men
to talk to, and given the way Anya was letting loose with the arrows, maybe we
should consider timing our spells so she's keeping people dodging while we're
throwing the big bad really shouldn't be detonated spells.
" ... You know, most of this seems a lot easier when we did it before -
hell, I have spells designed to hex and buff all in one," she says,
mostly to herself.
"I still think trying to divide the enemy's attention is worth trying
out," she says. "It should be easier to pick a vulnerable
target if the other team's trying to deal with attacks from two fronts at
once. You know, kinda like what we did, when you came up from behind
while I was casting from in front."
"Which is better odds, 8 on 1, or 4 on 1?" Tris asked. "It's
very simple math. You do want to keep everyone busy, but you focus on taking
out one target at a time."
He slapped himself in the forehead. "And while I was in Daggerfall...
here, look at this."
He handed Loranna a flyer, the invitation to the Biennie wedding.
"Maranda's sister, isn't she?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 03:47 AM)
Which is better odds, 8 on 1, or 4 on 1?" Tris
asked. "It's very simple math. You do want to keep everyone busy, but you
focus on taking out one target at a time.
He slapped himself in the forehead. "And while I was in Daggerfall...
here, look at this."
He handed Loranna a flyer, the invitation to the Biennie wedding.
"Maranda's sister, isn't she?"
Loranna takes the flyer. " ... Yeah, I think so," she says, looking
at the date and frowning.
" ... Well huh," she says. "Next Tirdas ..." She looks up
at Tris. "Considering it takes a day on a boat for any of the rest of us
to get there and how much training we obviously still need, looks like we'll
miss this. A pity; I'd have loved to go to her wedding - I'm still looking for
ideas for my own."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:53 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 18 2005, 01:42 AM)
"My name is Ddeuilwyll," he said in Bosmeri, from atop
a flat, high branch where he sat, staring at the sea.
He did not move.
Anya was startled for a second. From what she had seen, he didn't take to
strangers so quickly. She gracefully climbed onto the branch and took a seat
next to him. "Lovely view." she said in slightly broken Bosmeri.
"I'm sorry. I had little... exposure with our culture and language."
She took a few moments to gather the words in Bosmeri, "I never been to
Valenwood, and I only knew my parents when I was very young. After that it was
either gaurd whips or under the tutolage of an Imperial. I have less practice
than I would like in it."
"Ddeuilwyll, that is a nice name. I came her to seek your aid. I've trained
as the archer of the group, as so far I'm the only one with enough training to
do it, and act as non-magical support. But after watching you, I see that I am
sorely lacking, and was wishing that you could help me in any way
possible."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 02:51 AM)
Loranna takes the flyer. " ... Yeah, I think
so," she says, looking at the date and frowning.
" ... Well huh," she says. "Next Tirdas ..."
She looks up at Tris. "Considering it takes a day on a boat for any
of the rest of us to get there and how much training we obviously still need,
looks like we'll miss this. A pity; I'd have loved to go to her wedding -
I'm still looking for ideas for my own."
"It says RSVP by next Tirdas," Tris said. "I think I can
probably manage that."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:59 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 18 2005, 01:53 AM)
Anya was startled for a second. From what she had seen, he
didn't take to strangers so quickly. She gracefully climbed onto the branch and
took a seat next to him. "Lovely view." she said in slightly broken
Bosmeri.
"I'm sorry. I had little... exposure with our culture and language."
She took a few moments to gather the words in Bosmeri, "I never been to
Valenwood, and I only knew my parents when I was very young. After that it was
either gaurd whips or under the tutolage of an Imperial. I have less practice
than I would like in it."
"Ddeuilwyll, that is a nice name. I came her to seek your aid. I've
trained as the archer of the group, as so far I'm the only one with enough
training to do it, and act as non-magical support. But after watching you, I
see that I am sorely lacking, and was wishing that you could help me in any way
possible."
Spooky looked at the girl with black, wide eyes. Yes, she was indeed a female.
They so rarely spoke to males, except to tease them, of course. But then, this
one said she'd never been to Valenwood. Maybe she had more human manners.
Spooky understood that human women were much easier... to get along with.
"You shoot a bow, I shoot a bow. There is not difference in us concerning
the bow," he said, still rather stubbornly in Bosmeri.
"Tell me," he continued, "what do you do when the sun is in your
eyes so that you cannot shoot. What do you do when there are leaves and
branches blocking your shot? What do you do when a sudden breeze carries your
arrow astray?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:59 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 03:53 AM)
It says RSVP by next Tirdas," Tris said.
"I think I can probably manage that.
Loranna re-reads. She frowns as she re-reads.
" ... So it does," she says. She taps her foot for a moment.
"Okay; I'm interested in going. Give me a bit of time to see if I can talk
Slyvos into going too," she says. "Should tell everyone else, see who
else wants to go - free food and all ..."
She rubs the bridge of her nose between her thumb and her forefinger. "
... Another bout tomorrow you think or no?" she asks. "My armor needs
fixing but if need be I can work something out ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 02:59 AM)
Loranna re-reads. She frowns as she re-reads.
" ... So it does," she says. She taps her foot for a moment.
"Okay; I'm interested in going. Give me a bit of time to see if I
can talk Slyvos into going too," she says. "Should tell
everyone else, see who else wants to go - free food and all ..."
She rubs the bridge of her nose between her thumb and her forefinger.
" ... Another bout tomorrow you think or no?" she asks.
"My armor needs fixing but if need be I can work something out ..."
"We need as much practice as we can," Tris said. "Maybe going
over tactics with Diamond's miniatures, if people aren't up to a practice. As
for the wedding... well, it's another act of faith isn't it? Two bloodlines
joined together, a new family, moving forward into the future. So let's
RSVP."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:07 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 18 2005, 01:59 AM)
Spooky looked at the girl with black, wide eyes. Yes, she was
indeed a female. They so rarely spoke to males, except to tease them, of
course. But then, this one said she'd never been to Valenwood. Maybe she had
more human manners.
Spooky understood that human women were much easier... to get along with.
"You shoot a bow, I shoot a bow. There is not difference in us concerning
the bow," he said, still rather stubbornly in Bosmeri.
"Tell me," he continued, "what do you do when the sun is in your
eyes so that you cannot shoot. What do you do when there are leaves and
branches blocking your shot? What do you do when a sudden breeze carries your
arrow astray?"
Anya frowned, she still had a harder time with more complex grammar; still, it
was good practice.
"The sun? I would try to find a better posistion. Get the sun out of my
eyes. If I couldn't see my opponent, I would try to listen, not many are quiet
enough that I can't hear them at all. As for the breeze, there isn't much else
to do but compensate with the next arrow."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 04:02 AM)
We need as much practice as we can," Tris said.
"Maybe going over tactics with Diamond's miniatures, if people aren't up
to a practice. As for the wedding... well, it's another act of faith isn't
it? Two bloodlines joined together, a new family, moving forward into the
future. So let's RSVP.
"Eh ... I'd just as soon get in as much actual practice as I can,
myself," Loranna says. "I believe wit hall my heart we're going to
succeed, but all the same, I'd like to lessen the amount of pain we're going to
have to endure as much as possible. Tomorrow we dscuss focused fire, I figure
out when to switch functions on the fly, we toss up the idea of keeping a coupe
people hidden in reserve for a lightning blitz like that parrapton did, and we
give it another go as soon as we can. Next time the world unravels ...
something might not come back when it re-establishes itself. Something
important."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 03:08 AM)
Eh ... I'd just as soon get in as much actual practice as
I can, myself," Loranna says. "I believe wit hall my heart
we're going to succeed, but all the same, I'd like to lessen the amount of pain
we're going to have to endure as much as possible. Tomorrow we dscuss
focused fire, I figure out when to switch functions on the fly, we toss up the
idea of keeping a coupe people hidden in reserve for a lightning blitz like
that parrapton did, and we give it another go as soon as we can. Next
time the world unravels ... something might not come back when it
re-establishes itself. Something important.
There really wasn't anything to say to that. Not a damn thing.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:15 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 18 2005, 02:07 AM)
Anya frowned, she still had a harder time with more complex
grammar; still, it was good practice.
"The sun? I would try to find a better posistion. Get the sun out of my
eyes. If I couldn't see my opponent, I would try to listen, not many are quiet
enough that I can't hear them at all. As for the breeze, there isn't much else
to do but compensate with the next arrow."
"To those questions, I have one answer," Spooky said. "That does
not happen."
Smiling what he hoped was a charming smile to a female, he continued,
"That is the difference between you and me.
"I will teach you, if you like, but it will not be on an archery range. It
will take time... more time than you have, and to speak to the world where you
are going is to speak to a stranger in a foreign land. I do not know if it
would listen."
He truly hoped she understood (He had been told that sometimes girls didn't.)
and that she would say yes. Wouldn't Fox be surprised when he returned with the
tale of speaking at great length to a female!
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:24 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 18 2005, 02:15 AM)
To those questions, I have one answer," Spooky said.
"That does not happen.
Smiling what he hoped was a charming smile to a female, he continued,
"That is the difference between you and me.
"I will teach you, if you like, but it will not be on an archery range. It
will take time... more time than you have, and to speak to the world where you
are going is to speak to a stranger in a foreign land. I do not know if it
would listen."
He truly hoped she understood (He had been told that sometimes girls didn't.)
and that she would say yes. Wouldn't Fox be surprised when he returned with the
tale of speaking at great length to a female!
His black eyes betrayed him. But to what, she didn't know, she just knew
something interested him as well. Sometimes I wish I did grow up in
Valenwood. Sometimes it seemed she was only Bosmer in face, and face alone.
She smiled. The smile she often used when trying to 'persuade' a shop owner or
politician, hoping to at least unnerve this Bosmer, "I'd love too."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:32 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 18 2005, 02:24 AM)
His black eyes betrayed him. But to what, she didn't know, she
just knew something interested him as well. Sometimes I wish I did grow up
in Valenwood. Sometimes it seemed she was only Bosmer in face, and face
alone.
She smiled. The smile she often used when trying to 'persuade' a shop owner or
politician, hoping to at least unnerve this Bosmer, "I'd love too."
Spooky blushed a few shades of red and brown before motioning to the girl to
follow him into the dripping mangrove forest.
Overhead, the sky continued to release it's fury upon the earth. Beneath the
heavy old trees, however, it was a distant roar.
There were so many things Ddeuilwyll wanted to show her. He wasn't sure where
to begin.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 01:02 AM)
We need as much practice as we can," Tris said.
"Maybe going over tactics with Diamond's miniatures, if people aren't up
to a practice. As for the wedding... well, it's another act of faith isn't
it? Two bloodlines joined together, a new family, moving forward into the
future. So let's RSVP.
"I’ll go to the wedding with you, Tris," Goranthir said, still not
smiling. "I’ve never been to High Rock, though … Is Daggerfall near
Wayrest?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:43 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 18 2005, 02:32 AM)
Spooky blushed a few shades of red and brown before motioning to
the girl to follow him into the dripping mangrove forest.
Overhead, the sky continued to release it's fury upon the earth. Beneath the
heavy old trees, however, it was a distant roar.
There were so many things Ddeuilwyll wanted to show her. He wasn't sure where
to begin.
Anya dropped down behind him. Watching his slight agitation, guessing he was
flipping through his knowledge, she though to her self, Looks like I'll need
to go to the Library before the nights done.
She was eager to see what she could learn before the day's end.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:45 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 18 2005, 03:40 AM)
I’ll go to the wedding with you, Tris," Goranthir
said, still not smiling. "I’ve never been to High Rock, though … Is
Daggerfall near Wayrest?
"Not far, out on the end of the peninsula," Tris said. "The
weather's the same, anyway, but the wine is worse."
He smiled, studying Goranthir. You know we're just whistling in the dark, he
wanted to say. We don't take this lightly, not at all.
But Goranthir probably knew that about him, having held the book earlier. What
a thought.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 01:45 AM)
Not far, out on the end of the peninsula," Tris said.
"The weather's the same, anyway, but the wine is worse.
Goranthir looked at Tris. 'That's good. I'd like to pay a call on my dear Aunt
while we're in the neighborhood, and see what she has to say for herself.'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:56 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 18 2005, 03:49 AM)
Goranthir looked at Tris. 'That's good. I'd like to pay a
call on my dear Aunt while we're in the neighborhood, and see what she has to
say for herself.'
Tris opened his mouth, but it took a moment to find the right words.
"Her majesty Elysana," he said - he always used proper titles, when
referring to members of Goranthir's family, to his face - "I don't know,
Goran. She seems heartless, yes. But there's so much fear there, a great ocean
of things to be afraid of, and she's like someone living in a city under the
water level watching the dike for cracks. I don't think it's possible even to
guess what went on in that family."
He caught himself. 'That family' was Goranthir's inheritance.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 01:56 AM)
Tris opened his mouth, but it took a moment to find the right
words.
"Her majesty Elysana," he said - he always used proper titles,
when referring to members of Goranthir's family, to his face - "I don't
know, Goran. She seems heartless, yes. But there's so much fear there, a great
ocean of things to be afraid of, and she's like someone living in a city under
the water level watching the dike for cracks. I don't think it's possible even
to guess what went on in that family."
He caught himself. 'That family' was Goranthir's inheritance.
Goranthir finally smiled. It was his mother’s smile, his grandmother’s smile,
his uncle’s smile, and curiously enough, they had no blood in common, his aunt
Elysana’s smile. "I can guess. And I know what she did to you ... I should
go get changed."
Goranthir left quickly, but Tris could see the determination in his eyes.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:27 PM
Shaka sat in his room for a moment. The moment when the world
had strobed white had sobered him, with the others, and he knew the seriousness
of the situation. But part of him wished he hadn't touched the book. It felt
like a violation, like spilling his guts to all the other adventurers some
drunken night in a tavern, only far more completely. And he had never wanted to
know as much about the others as he had been shown.
I'll have to have faith that it was necessary, he thought.
He couldn't shake the worry that Anya would dislike him now, with such
knowledge. But at the same time, his problems didn't matter compared to the
crack in reality they were charged with healing.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:10 PM
Isidor trugged back to the castle, with the rest of the group.
He was still seething, but glad he had almost bested the Orc.
=============
Tsei had seen Falco dissapear from the stands, and she had followed him, into
the woods. "Falco....what's wrong?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:49 PM
Other pieces of parchment seemed to have been added to the set
of scrolls on top of one of the shelves in the castle's library,
********
The Archive
Part II
The one chosen to find the scribe happened to be a mage and he found that the
scribe's whereabouts were unknown, his path could not be found and no one could
tell how he looked like. The mage's mind was troubled and the solution far. So
he took his mantle and with the help of a ritual, the mage was able to see the
scribe's face and name. Thus, he would know who to seek, yet not know where the
scribe put his steps.
The mage called upon his trusted apprentice and taught him the ritual as well
and sent him out on a journey to find the scribe, for the mage himself had many
things to prepare still by himself. For the protection of the apprentice, the
mage put a golem to his side to guard him from evil. So, the apprentice, being
taught the ritual to recognize the scribe, and the strong golem looked into the
world.
Long the search was and arduous, without hints where to find the scribe. The
apprentice and the ever vigilant golem looked over high mountains and deep
valleys and the wide and never-tiring oceans, seeking for clues and comparing
the face and name the ritual showed them with endless amounts of men and mer,
they did not find the one they sought.
Great was their disappointment and their despair, until they found a scribe
busy with noting all that he experienced. As the apprentice compared the name
and face with the ritual's given image and the golem nodded that they were
safe, they were jubilant for they had finally found the one they sought. And
thus, they laid before him their sorrows and the scribe listened to them and
said.
"See, I record the story of this world since the dawn and will continue so
until the end of times. There is much to record and so much work to do. Tell
your master that he shall seek me out and plead his case, and I will consider
your request."
Having accomplished as much as was possible at this time, the apprentice
returned with the ritual and the golem to their master's quarters and found him
anxious to hear their story. After they had completed the tale, the mage set
out on the journey...
********
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:04 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 04:08 AM)
Eh ... I'd just as soon get in as much actual practice as
I can, myself," Loranna says. "I believe wit hall my heart
we're going to succeed, but all the same, I'd like to lessen the amount of pain
we're going to have to endure as much as possible. Tomorrow we dscuss
focused fire, I figure out when to switch functions on the fly, we toss up the
idea of keeping a coupe people hidden in reserve for a lightning blitz like
that parrapton did, and we give it another go as soon as we can. Next
time the world unravels ... something might not come back when it
re-establishes itself. Something important.
Luxi was silent during the whole discussion.
Mostly because the conversation did not concern her, and mostly because she was
lost in thought.
But she spoke now.
"I don't think everything came back this time, Loranna."
Posted by: Bya Kou Yesterday, 06:05 PM
Completely oblivious to the goings on of those around him, a new
conciousness was born. As he woke in his hut he looked upon the body he had
been granted.
"Who am I," he spoke aloud, "What is this place?"
He rose and went to the door. He could hear some one on the other side.......
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:57 PM
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Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:57 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 02:17 AM)
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
Summary for Nalion
Nalion, after having fulfilled his task of finding a book that would record the
achievements of the party, currently is in the library, thinking about the
evident unraveling of the world.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 07:03 PM
Plaas, is an egotistical man, Although a good warrior, he
sometimes feels doubt and distress from teh comments of others. He is basically
insecure. Although he wears a confident mask on teh outside, he is a broken man
without a family on the inside. But he would give his life for his lady,
Loranna and any of her companions. He is currently in teh castle of
Ald Raathim, trying to better relations with his companions.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:03 PM
OOC Summary: Isidor, male Nord. After
dealing with a crazy Dunmer woman, who he had a crush on, and fighting in the
Arena against some Legionarries, Isidor is in the Castle with the rest of the
group.
IC:Well, I'm hungry. I'm going to go see if Razbiah has anything
for lunch, or dinner if it's that late. Anyone want to join me?
OOC Summary: Tsei, female Argonian. Tsei is in the forest, talking with
Falco, wondering why he's so upset.
IC: "Tell me what's wrong...please."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:04 PM
OOC: Archives of character histories, etc. can be found
http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737. Add yours if you
haven't!
---------------------------
Diamond is not at the studio: shaken by the goings-on at the Arena, she is at
the castle with the rest, seeking solace in numbers.
Things are quiet.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:05 PM
OOC Summary for Luxi:
Luxi was watching the arena fight when the universe came unraveled for a
moment, and was the only sepctator that remebered it.
She and Loranna are now going up to the castle with everyone else.
-------------------------------------------------------
Luxi was silent during the whole discussion.
Mostly because the conversation did not concern her, and mostly because she was
lost in thought.
But she spoke now.
"I don't think everything came back this time, Loranna."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 07:06 PM
Summary
After fighting a battle in the arena that was disrupted by the world unraveling
for a few seconds, Raithen followed the group of companions up to the castle to
discuss the situation.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 01:03 PM)
Well, I'm hungry. I'm going to go see if Razbiah has
anything for lunch, or dinner if it's that late. Anyone want to join me?
"Don't mind if I do," said Raithen, smiling despite what had
happened.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 07:07 PM
Plaas made his way towards teh dining hall. HE had not eaten
since breakfast. He saw some others, though h did not recognize them. HE found
a seat and started to eat a loaf of bread.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:11 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 18 2005, 01:06 PM)
Summary
After fighting a battle in the arena that was disrupted by the world unraveling
for a few seconds, Raithen followed the group of companions up to the castle to
discuss the situation.
"Don't mind if I do," said Raithen, smiling despite what had
happened.
Isidor nodded, and made his way to the dining hall. "So, how do you know
Fernando?"
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 07:17 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 01:11 PM)
Isidor nodded, and made his way to the dining hall. "So,
how do you know Fernando?"
"Ah, Fernando. He is my old apprentice I left in High Rock. Very talented
Illusionest, he is, almost rivals me." He chuckled as he took a seat in
the dining hall.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:20 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 18 2005, 01:17 PM)
"Ah, Fernando. He is my old apprentice I left in High Rock.
Very talented Illusionest, he is, almost rivals me." He chuckled as he
took a seat in the dining hall.
"Apprentice, eh? Well, the more the merrier." He said with a wink.
He was still upset. Perhaps he would talk with Loranna later...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:53 PM
Summary
Goranthir, very shaken like the rest of the group by the book of Nalion and the
ending of the last arena battle, is in his room, composing a letter to his
grandmother. Though he has tried not to tell too many people, any who placed
their hands on Nalion's book know that he is the grandson of Queen Barenziah
through her daughter Morgiah, Queen of Firsthold.
His last talk concerned his Aunt, Elysana, Queen of Wayrest, and his interest
in "paying her a visit" while they're in High Rock.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:01 PM
OOC: Falco, male argonian rogue is currently in the woods around
Ald Raathim with Tsei. He is very shaken at having just relived his worst
memories and of having them shown to the rest of the group.
IC: "First Tsei, let me ask you a quetion. Have you ever killed someone
before?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:03 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 02:01 PM)
OOC: Falco, male argonian rogue is currently in the woods around
Ald Raathim with Tsei. He is very shaken at having just relived his worst
memories and of having them shown to the rest of the group.
IC: "First Tsei, let me ask you a quetion. Have you ever killed someone
before?"
"No, but I've fought with people before." She said with a concerned
look on her face.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:06 PM
OOC Summary:
Ahjaar went to Sadith Mora to assassinat someone but her cleint was already
dead when she arrived. She met Terryn in a tavern, who apparently is looking
for a werewolf. After finding out that the werewolf had killed Ahjaar's cleint,
she is now helping Terryn find the werewolf. They are at the cave entrance
where they think the werewolf is.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Ahjaar drew her sword, and the both went into the cavern.
They went deep into the cave, the whole time Ahjaar had an uneasy feeling. A
feeling that someone, or something was walking behind them. She had looked back
numorus times, but found nothing.
They searched the cave through and through, but found nothing.
"There's nothing in here, he porably left already." Terryn said.
The turned around to leave, but stopped.
A nord was standing behind them, dressed in wolf armor.
He had an insane grin on his face.
"Looking for someone?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:06 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 10:03 AM)
"No, but I've fought with people before." She said
with a concerned look on her face.
"Well I've killed many before. But not just warriors, or any strong enough
to defend themselves. I've also slaughtered families. Entire families! The
worst part is, at the time I enjoyed killing..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:10 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 02:06 PM)
Well I've killed many before. But not just warriors,
or any strong enough to defend themselves. I've also slaughtered families.
Entire families! The worst part is, at the time I enjoyed killing...
"Why? Why would you kill? You're a theif, a rogue, like myself. We tend to
just sneak and steal."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:12 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 10:10 AM)
Why? Why would you kill? You're a theif, a rogue, like
myself. We tend to just sneak and steal.
"I was not just a traditional thief Tsei, I was a highwayman, a bandit.
Any who refused to give up all of their valuables, I gutted on the spot."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:14 PM
I've been following you, Ahjaar." He waved an empty
bottle of invisiblity. "I've been following you ever since you found my
last meal.
Terryn wasted no time. He drew his sword and charged the nord, who jumped out
of the way, then while Terryn was in recoil, kicked him in the back, knocking
Terryn down.
Ahjaar rasied her hands, casting a fireball, which hit the nord from the side.
It had no effect on him.
"What t-?" was all Ahjaar was able to say before she felt something
stab her in the ribs.
The nord had, with amazing speed, ran and stabbed her.
She feel to the ground.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:14 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 02:12 PM)
I was not just a traditional thief Tsei, I was a
highwayman, a bandit. Any who refused to give up all of their valuables, I
gutted on the spot.
Tsei took a moment to respond. "Well, that was in the past. I'm sure we've
all done unsavory things in our pasts." She said nothing for a moment and
then said "Did you see my memories?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:16 PM
OOC Summary
Reichi, Male Dunmer, former Assassin and current Werewolf, is in the Castle of
Ald Raathim, shaken by the abrupt and dramatic halt to the battle with the
legionaires.
---------
Reichi sat in the Dining hall silently. He leaned back in hischair, resisting
the urge to stick his muddy Netch leather boots on the table as well. Lest one
of the servants give him a good telling off.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:16 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 10:14 AM)
Tsei took a moment to respond. "Well, that was in the past.
I'm sure we've all done unsavory things in our pasts." She said nothing
for a moment and then said "Did you see my memories?"
"No, I did not... I'm glad I didn't look upon any that you wish to keep
private."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:19 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 02:16 PM)
No, I did not... I'm glad I didn't look upon any that you
wish to keep private.
She smiled, with relief evident upon her face.
"I've done things....horrible things. Things I never want anyone to know
I've done. I feel the same as you do, Falco. The past is the past. Remember
that." She put her arm around him.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:22 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 10:19 AM)
She smiled, with relief evident upon her face.
"I've done things....horrible things. Things I never want anyone to know
I've done. I feel the same as you do, Falco. The past is the past. Remember
that." She put her arm around him.
Falco smiled. "You're right Tsei. I hope the others can stand me now that
they know of the atrocities I've commited." Falco noticed it was beginning
to rain. He removed his cloak and gave it to her. "Here you are, it'll
protect you from the rain." The two walked back towards Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:27 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 02:16 PM)
Reichi sat in the Dining hall silently. He leaned back in
hischair, resisting the urge to stick his muddy Netch leather boots on the
table as well. Lest one of the servants give him a good telling off.
Razbiah brought out more food. It was good, simple, hearty food as usual, with
just a hint more flavor that usual.
"This storm is something, ain't it?" she said as she cleared up the
dishes. "Like something the Dam Dog brews up ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:32 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 02:22 PM)
Falco smiled. "You're right Tsei. I hope the others can
stand me now that they know of the atrocities I've commited." Falco
noticed it was beginning to rain. He removed his cloak and gave it to her.
"Here you are, it'll protect you from the rain." The two walked back
towards Ald Raathim.
She smiled, and walked with him back towards the castle.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 02:27 PM)
Razbiah brought out more food. It was good, simple, hearty
food as usual, with just a hint more flavor that usual.
"This storm is something, ain't it?" she said as she cleared up the
dishes. "Like something the Dam Dog brews up ..."
Isidor looked at Razbiah and said "Let's hope it's not the doG. A fine
meal, Razbiah." He excused himself and said "I'll be at the docks, if
anyone needs me." He made his way there, and sat on a crate, looking out
at the water. He was still upset about the tavern, and Zalliah. He tried to
calm down, and looked to see if any ships were coming in.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:35 PM
The univrse is ending Ahjaar! But you don't care do you?
You don't care about much! And your little Luxi, so precious isn't she? She has
more of a future then you'll ever have! At this moment she speaks to Loranna
about things you will never understand! Your useless, Ahjaar!
The nord changed to his wolfen form. He brought his jaws down upon Ahjaar's
head, meaning to crush it, but Terryn slashed his side. He feel back and
snarled.
The werewolf lunged, lashing at Terryn with his claws. Terryn dodged, and
slashed at the wolf again.
He lunged forward as the wolf recoiled, and stabbed the wolfen in the chest,
who, at the same time, bit at Terryn's face.
They fell down, sword in wolf and tooth on man.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:37 PM
Reichi nodded. "Seen more than enough of those
storms in my lifetime," he said. "But i doubt its his work. His
usually can be caught coming. This one came out of nowhere. After that flash.."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:49 PM
In the werewolf's last atemps to save its already doomed life,
it dug its claws into Terryn, who struggled to escape.
A growl escaped Terryn's throat as he shape-shifted.
Two wolves struggled in a fight now. Terryn bit down on the other's neck,
keeping him from digging into Terryn's back with his claws.
After a moment, no more movement came from the other werewolf.
Terryn stood up and shapeshifted back to his mortal form.
He walked over to Ahjaar and helped her up.
"Are you all right?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 08:54 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 10:37 AM)
Reichi nodded. "Seen more than enough of those
storms in my lifetime," he said. "But i doubt its his work. His
usually can be caught coming. This one came out of nowhere. After that flash.."
"What was that, anyway...?" Diamond asked. "How much longer do
we have?"
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 08:56 PM
*...The Sea of Ghosts...nearly two days have passed as foul
weather has hampered Hurst' attempts to reach the mainland...since there have
been no incidents aboard the ship, Hurst mearly waits as the thirst will
eventually take its toll and the wolf will have to strike, weakened by it's
lack of sustenance...while onboard Hurst has already made preparations for
battle by trading his ornamental Maces for two Nordic Silver Battleaxes and a
newly forged Nordic Silver Waraxe...as the cold, stinging rain flows in through
the floorboards the passengers huddle together making Hurst' job that much
easier...with the exception of a few stragglers here and there Hurst watches
with ever intent eyes...in the shadows behind the stairway a sweaty figure
stares at the passengers...*
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:58 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 18 2005, 02:54 PM)
What was that, anyway...?" Diamond asked. "How
much longer do we have?
Reichi shrugged. "Not a faintest idea of what the hell it was," he
said. "And no clue on how much time is left."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:05 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 02:32 PM)
He excused himself and said "I'll be at the docks, if
anyone needs me." He made his way there, and sat on a crate, looking out
at the water. He was still upset about the tavern, and Zalliah. He tried to
calm down, and looked to see if any ships were coming in.
The fishermen had pulled their boats in during the storm, dragging them up on
land. Anyone who had their ship still in the tossing, churning waves would have
to be suicidal, or desperate.
Llevian Rythos was decidedly not the former. He was being paid well, but he
wondered how well his gold would be spent if he drowned. As he finally brought
his skiff into the harbor, he turned to his passenger, who stood wrapped up in
a dark cloak that whipped around her body in the cold storm.
"You owe me more for that," he said.
"If the day had turned out sunny and delightful, would I owe you less?"
the Dunmer woman replied, ignoring his open hand, and stepping out of the boat
onto the dock.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:06 PM
"Does it look like I'm alright?!" She had her hands on
her stab wound, trying to stop it from bleeding.
"Why didn't you tell me you were a wolfen?"
Terryn was lloking through his pack for a healing potion.
"Because I didn't want to scare you."
He found the potion and handed it to her.
Ahjaar took the potion and drank it, her wounds healing.
"I know another wolfen."
She motioned tward the werewolf.
"Is he dead?"
"Yes. What was he talking about? When he was talking to you. Did you know
what he ment?"
Ahjaar shook her head and lied.
"No, I have no clue. He was obviously insane."
"It's kinda hard to belive he was making that up. Who's Luxi?"
Ahjaar hadn't told him about Luxi, or anything really about herself, for that
matter.
"She's... she's my daughter."
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 09:32 PM
*...A cave...as Trefist works his way around the last tumbler,
Uniqua continues reading in the corner...unassuming as to her
surroundings...suddenly Trefist feels the tumbler spring lose and the door
flings open...in a flash he's moving across the room towards his
captor...before he can reach his destination he feels a sharp sting in his
knees and his legs give out from under him as a small stool comes screaming
from Uniqua's location...before Trefist can form another attack his arms and
legs lock up and he stands frozen in the middle of the room...Uniqua merely
smiles as she moves the book to one side to reveal a small Staff tucked neatly
next to her...Trefist then relizes that he's been Paralyzed...*
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:07 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 03:05 PM)
The fishermen had pulled their boats in during the storm,
dragging them up on land. Anyone who had their ship still in the tossing,
churning waves would have to be suicidal, or desperate.
Llevian Rythos was decidedly not the former. He was being paid well, but
he wondered how well his gold would be spent if he drowned. As he finally
brought his skiff into the harbor, he turned to his passenger, who stood wrapped
up in a dark cloak that whipped around her body in the cold storm.
"You owe me more for that," he said.
"If the day had turned out sunny and delightful, would I owe you less?"
the Dunmer woman replied, ignoring his open hand, and stepping out of the boat
onto the dock.
Isidor looked up, and saw the woman get off the boat. She was pretty, but he knew
better. "Hello." Was all he said.
He'd had his fill of Dunmer women, pretty or not.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:49 PM
How did he know about your daughter? Did you know him from
before?
Ahjaar shook her head. "I never have met him in once my life. Look, I
don't want to talk about it. Lets get rid of this body."
They took the werewolf and dragged him into the ocean, then they headed back to
town. Ahjaar could see her ship waiting for her at the docks.
"I must be going now. My ship is waiting for me and I'm late."
Terryn stopped her. "Don't you want your payment?"
Ahjaar shook her head. "I wasn't working for gold."
Terryn looked confused. "Then why did you help me? There was really no
other point in doing it.."
Ahjaar was silent for a moment.
"I really don't know why I helped you. I just felt I should."
Terryn smiled. "Well thanks. Without you, I proably would of never caught
him."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:20 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 04:07 PM)
Isidor looked up, and saw the woman get off the boat. She was
pretty, but he knew better. "Hello." Was all he said.
He'd had his fill of Dunmer women, pretty or not.
"I remember you, I think," said the woman, coming closer. He had
judged her by the shape of her figure, which was trim, and the silhouette of
her face which was attractive if angular. On closer inspection, "pretty"
was not how you'd describe her. There was no softness to her which
"pretty" girls have. She was beautiful and fearsome, and soaking from
the storm.
"Your name is ... Isidor, right?" asked the assassin Kethiah.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:26 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 01:05 PM)
OOC Summary for Luxi:
Luxi was watching the arena fight when the universe came unraveled for a
moment, and was the only sepctator that remebered it.
She and Loranna are now going up to the castle with everyone else.
-------------------------------------------------------
Luxi was silent during the whole discussion.
Mostly because the conversation did not concern her, and mostly because she was
lost in thought.
But she spoke now.
"I don't think everything came back this time, Loranna."
Loranna, Female Nord, was learning a hard lesson in the art of applied tactics
when the world unraveled. She currently sits out the storm in her castle,
resting and planning.
" ... What do you mean dear?" Loranna asks Luxi, her tone betraying a
hint of worry.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:32 PM
Falco and Tsei entered the study, soaked from the storm. Falco
took his cloak back and pulled it on. He sat down by the fire to warm up.
"Hey there Lor, and company. How ya do'in?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:37 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 05:32 PM)
Falco and Tsei entered the study, soaked from the storm. Falco
took his cloak back and pulled it on. He sat down by the fire to warm up.
"Hey there Lor, and company. How ya do'in?"
Loranna looks over to the two Argonians, giving a small wave. "About as
well as can be expected," she says. "Just gathering my thoughts for
the moment before I start making more preperations."
She looks at Falco and Tsei curiously, asking Falco " ... Where have you
been dear?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:37 PM)
Loranna looks over to the two Argonians, giving a small
wave. "About as well as can be expected," she says.
"Just gathering my thoughts for the moment before I start making more
preperations."
She looks at Falco and Tsei curiously, asking Falco " ... Where have you
been dear?"
"Oh just... enjoyiing this change of weather... Sure was sudden wasn't
it?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:43 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 05:40 PM)
Oh just... enjoyiing this change of weather... Sure was
sudden wasn't it?
Loranna closes her eyes for a moment, her eyebrows arched. "As quips go,
that was a bit less than your usual standard," she says, her eyes opening.
"Are you two all right?" she asks, a furrow coming to her brow.
"Nothing happened when the flash hit, did it?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:43 PM)
Loranna closes her eyes for a moment, her eyebrows arched.
"As quips go, that was a bit less than your usual standard," she
says, her eyes opening.
"Are you two all right?" she asks, a furrow coming to her brow.
"Nothing happened when the flash hit, did it?"
"Flash? What Flash? You mean the lightning? There's been plenty of
lightning flashes, to wich are you referring?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:47 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 05:45 PM)
Flash? What Flash? You mean the lightning? There's been
plenty of lightning flashes, to wich are you referring?
Loranna frowns, unsure if Falco is playing dumb or is genuinely unable to
recall.
" ... There was a flash of white, then the storm hit," she says,
rising to her feet and looking at him with a more openly concerned expression.
" ... You remember that at all?"
Posted by: Ritual Yesterday, 11:47 PM
Explanation of my Absence
I am sorry I have been missing, but things have been busy for me, and I
recently broke my ankle, and am not allowed to have it below my heart for more
than 30 minutes at a time. I hope to read all the developments when I return,
but until then, good luck!
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:47 PM)
Loranna frowns, unsure if Falco is playing dumb or is genuinely
unable to recall.
" ... There was a flash of white, then the storm hit," she says,
rising to her feet and looking at him with a more openly concerned
expression. " ... You remember that at all?"
"Do you need to lie down? There was no flash of white light... I'm sure of
it."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 05:20 PM)
"I remember you, I think," said the woman, coming
closer. He had judged her by the shape of her figure, which was trim, and
the silhouette of her face which was attractive if angular. On closer
inspection, "pretty" was not how you'd describe her. There was
no softness to her which "pretty" girls have. She was beautiful
and fearsome, and soaking from the storm.
"Your name is ... Isidor, right?" asked the assassin Kethiah.
"Yes." He had seen her from a distance, and had underesteimated her.
She was, in fact, a firecly handsome woman. A few thoughts entered his mind,
but he quickly got rid of them. "We met in Dagon Fel, right?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 05:37 PM)
Loranna looks over to the two Argonians, giving a small
wave. "About as well as can be expected," she says.
"Just gathering my thoughts for the moment before I start making more
preperations."
She looks at Falco and Tsei curiously, asking Falco " ... Where have you
been dear?"
"I followed this dimwit into the woods, after he departed."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 05:47 PM)
Loranna frowns, unsure if Falco is playing dumb or is genuinely
unable to recall.
" ... There was a flash of white, then the storm hit," she says,
rising to her feet and looking at him with a more openly concerned
expression. " ... You remember that at all?"
"I remember it. What in Oblivion was this?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:05 AM
Falco thought about the flash of light. I must be crazy.
Probably that bookk, messed with my head, made me mistake a flash of lightning
for some kind of white light. I'll just play it dumb and nobody will be the
wiser.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:02 PM)
Yes." He had seen her from a distance, and had
underesteimated her. She was, in fact, a firecly handsome woman. A few thoughts
entered his mind, but he quickly got rid of them. "We met in Dagon Fel,
right?
"A very fine dry place, Dagon Fel," Kethiah nodded. "I'm
on my way to the tavern before I drown."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 06:05 PM)
Falco thought about the flash of light. I must be crazy.
Probably that bookk, messed with my head, made me mistake a flash of lightning
for some kind of white light. I'll just play it dumb and nobody will be the
wiser.
Loranna looks at Falco and says "Dear ... we all remember the flash. That's
what we've been training to prevent all along."
She shakes her head. This is us you're talking to Falco; why are you pulling
the dumb act? she almost says, before thinking better of it. Falco had
looked mortified after touching the book; he was probably still rather out of
sorts. No point in pushing him.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 06:07 PM)
"A very fine dry place, Dagon Fel," Kethiah
nodded. "I'm on my way to the tavern before I drown."
Isidor's ears perked up. "Tavern? May I join you?" He wasn't thinking
anything other then getting a drink.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 06:09 PM)
Loranna looks at Falco and says "Dear ... we all remember
the flash. That's what we've been training to prevent all along."
She shakes her head. This is us you're talking to Falco; why are you
pulling the dumb act? she almost says, before thinking better of it.
Falco had looked mortified after touching the book; he was probably still
rather out of sorts. No point in pushing him.
"Oh, is that what the training was for?" Tsei asked. "Falco, I
saw it, and I was right next to you."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:13 AM
Slyvos was in his room, when the flash of light happened.
'... well... my old self would have wanted that to last forever.'
He lay on the bed, exhausted for some reason.
'why am I so tired?'
he thought back to the exploding pastry he tried to make. A cake really...
'oh, yah, that's why... had to clean that up before anyone saw it. Damn that
took forever.'
He had to get that right before the big day... whenever that was.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:12 PM)
Isidor's ears perked up. "Tavern? May I join you?" He
wasn't thinking anything other then getting a drink.
"You don't have to ask!" Kethiah said, sprinting ahead, a lithe
figure cutting through the rain.
No one was in the tavern. The locals were all at home with their families,
waiting out the storm. Even the tavernkeeper was downstairs with a bucket, as
the wine cellar had begun flooding.
"It seems we have the place to ourselves," Kethiah said. "Tell
me, is Tris Gaerington staying here, or at the castle?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 06:17 PM)
"You don't have to ask!" Kethiah said, sprinting
ahead, a lithe figure cutting through the rain.
No one was in the tavern. The locals were all at home with their
families, waiting out the storm. Even the tavernkeeper was downstairs
with a bucket, as the wine cellar had begun flooding.
"It seems we have the place to ourselves," Kethiah said. "Tell
me, is Tris Gaerington staying here, or at the castle?"
"Tris? Tris is back at the castle I believe. What'll you have to drink?
I'll buy."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:25 AM
Loranna looks to Tsei. "Did anything happen to you two when
the flash occured?" she asks.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 06:25 PM)
Loranna looks to Tsei. "Did anything happen to you
two when the flash occured?" she asks.
"Not that I can remember. I followed Falco, after he left, and then I saw
the flash, and then the rain."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:18 PM)
Tris? Tris is back at the castle I believe. What'll you
have to drink? I'll buy.
Kethiah had not been smiling, mostly concerned with drying herself off with the
tavernkeeper's towel, but the last remark brought out a rare smile. "You
are a honest sort, aren't you? Tavernkeeper won't even know what we've had ...
Brandy please. I need something to warm up."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:27 PM)
Not that I can remember. I followed Falco, after he left,
and then I saw the flash, and then the rain.
"Ah; that's good," Loranna says, her furrowed brow relaxing.
" ... Well, when everyone gets back together, I would like to talk about
how the match was going," she says, to no one in particular. "We're
improving, but we still have a ways to go ..."
She sighs, becoming lost in her thoughts again, though keeping an eye on Falco
as she thinks.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 06:28 PM)
Kethiah had not been smiling, mostly concerned with drying herself
off with the tavernkeeper's towel, but the last remark brought out a rare
smile. "You are a honest sort, aren't you? Tavernkeeper won't
even know what we've had ... Brandy please. I need something to warm
up."
Isidor grabbed a mead and a brandy from behind and gave her the brandy.
"So, is Tris what brings you here?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 06:34 PM)
"Ah; that's good," Loranna says, her furrowed brow
relaxing.
" ... Well, when everyone gets back together, I would like to talk about
how the match was going," she says, to no one in particular.
"We're improving, but we still have a ways to go ..."
She sighs, becoming lost in her thoughts again, though keeping an eye on Falco
as she thinks.
"Where is everyone?" Tsei asked, a smile on her face. She was
concerned about Falco, though. Why hadn't he seen the flash?
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:49 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:46 PM)
Isidor grabbed a mead and a brandy from behind and gave her the
brandy. "So, is Tris what brings you here?"
"Yes, always at work," Kethiah nodded. "I think he has
information I could use for a job, but don't tell him that," She shivered
as she took a sip of the brandy, and then winked. "I like to surprise
'em."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:46 PM)
"Where is everyone?" Tsei asked, a smile on her face.
She was concerned about Falco, though. Why hadn't he seen the flash?
Lorana shrugs to Tsei. "Around; dealing with what happened in their own
way," she says. She rises to her feet, and stretches.
"Perhaps it's time I stopped being lazy about waiting for them to come
back," she says.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:52 AM
Slyvos got out of bed, after finding one of the restore fatigue
potions under his bed.
'finally. hmmm... I think I'll go check on loranna... note to self, stop
talking to self out loud.'
He went to the dining room, poking his head in.
'knock knock.'
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 06:49 PM)
Yes, always at work," Kethiah nodded. "I think
he has information I could use for a job, but don't tell him that," She
shivered as she took a sip of the brandy, and then winked. "I like to
surprise 'em.
"As long as he isn't the mark." He said with a wink. He looked at
her, up close, now. She was beautiful, very beautiful. He bit his tounge, and
clenched his teeth together. Dammit, he thought. Stop it, you drunken moron.
==============================================
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 06:50 PM)
Lorana shrugs to Tsei. "Around; dealing with what
happened in their own way," she says. She rises to her feet, and
stretches.
"Perhaps it's time I stopped being lazy about waiting for them to come
back," she says.
Tsei nods and says "It's raining out, pretty bad. I though they'd all come
back to the Castle."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 18 2005, 06:52 PM)
Slyvos got out of bed, after finding one of the restore fatigue
potions under his bed.
'finally. hmmm... I think I'll go check on loranna... note to self, stop
talking to self out loud.'
He went to the dining room, poking his head in.
'knock knock.'
Loranna turns, and her smile fairly lights up the room and she bounds over to
gather Slyvos in a bearhug.
"Slyvos love," she says, kissing him fondly on the lips. "Are
you all right? You felt that, right? Oh I need to talk to you about some things
..."
She belatedly realizes she's not leaving Slyvos room to get in a word edgewise
and lets go of him, looking at him with a concenred expression.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:57 AM
He chuckles a bit, his tail swaying slightly.
'ya I felt it... and that part of me I've been keeping chained up and buried
deep inside felt it too.'
yes I did.... 'shut up...'
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:58 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:53 PM)
"As long as he isn't the mark." He said with a wink.
He looked at her, up close, now. She was beautiful, very beautiful. He bit his
tounge, and clenched his teeth together. Dammit, he thought. Stop it, you
drunken moron.
"No, he's not the mark," Kethiah shivered again. "I've told
Loranna before I wouldn't accept any assignment against one of her
people."
She stood up. "I need to get out of these wet clothes."
The expression on her face was unreadable.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:59 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 18 2005, 06:57 PM)
He chuckles a bit, his tail swaying slightly.
'ya I felt it... and that part of me I've been keeping chained up and buried
deep inside felt it too.'
yes I did.... 'shut up...'
Loranna's concenred expression assumes a darker, more worried cast.
" ... That was ..." she says, her brows knitting. " ... This
just happen, or has it been building for a while, dear?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:04 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 06:58 PM)
No, he's not the mark," Kethiah shivered again.
"I've told Loranna before I wouldn't accept any assignment against one of
her people.
She stood up. "I need to get out of these wet clothes."
The expression on her face was unreadable.
"Loranna would have some dry clothes at the castle. You could change
there, if you like. I'm on my way there myself."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:06 AM
Slyvos sighed, leaning against the wall.
'it was... I don't know, it comes back to haunt me every so often, mostly in my
sleep- when I'm not dreaming of you of course... after the flash, it's been
talking to me again.'
{you really going to trust her? } 'actually I trust her more then
myself'
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 07:04 PM)
Loranna would have some dry clothes at the castle. You
could change there, if you like. I'm on my way there myself.
Kethiah shook her head. "I'd prefer to stay here, a little more out of the
way. I have dry clothes on me."
She opened up her wet robe to show it doubled as a carrying bag, with pockets
lining it throughout.
"You're pretty soaked too," she said, heading for the stairs. "I
think I have a big long tunic that should fit you. I know Nords don't get cold
like we Dunmer do, but it can't be very nice sitting around in wet, clammy
clothes."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:14 PM)
Kethiah shook her head. "I'd prefer to stay here, a little
more out of the way. I have dry clothes on me."
She opened up her wet robe to show it doubled as a carrying bag, with pockets
lining it throughout.
"You're pretty soaked too," she said, heading for the stairs. "I
think I have a big long tunic that should fit you. I know Nords don't get
cold like we Dunmer do, but it can't be very nice sitting around in wet, clammy
clothes."
"That's allright, I have all my clothes at the castle." He extended
his hand "It was good to meet you. Or see you again."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 18 2005, 07:06 PM)
Slyvos sighed, leaning against the wall.
'it was... I don't know, it comes back to haunt me every so often, mostly in my
sleep- when I'm not dreaming of you of course... after the flash, it's been
talking to me again.'
{you really going to trust her? } 'actually I trust her more then
myself'
Loranna feels her heart skip a beat, and Luxi's words come back to her, as well
as her own.
" ... We dealt with you already ..." she hisses under her breath,
though even as she says it, she finds herself thinking He dreams of it, just
like you dream of Azura, girl. You don't just deal with thousands of years of
being another person just like that. This is going to be a lifelong struggle;
admit it and stop pretending otherwise.
"It's not going to gain control again," Loranna tells Slyvos, taking
his hands. "We won't let it."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 07:17 PM)
That's allright, I have all my clothes at the
castle." He extended his hand "It was good to meet you. Or see you
again.
Kethiah looked at Isidor curiously, a long smile widening. She shook his hand.
"It was a pleasure, Isidor."
And she meant it.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:21 AM
Slyvos smiles a bit weakly, knocking on his own head a bit.
'It won't take over, but it's really distracting.... at least, it won't affect
me as much as it did before'
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:21 PM)
Kethiah looked at Isidor curiously, a long smile widening.
She shook his hand. "It was a pleasure, Isidor."
And she meant it.
He smiled back at her and said "Maybe this won't be the last time we'll
meet."
He smiled again, and exited the tavern, into the sheeting rain.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 18 2005, 07:21 PM)
Slyvos smiles a bit weakly, knocking on his own head a bit.
'It won't take over, but it's really distracting.... at least, it won't affect
me as much as it did before'
Loranna cups Slyvos's head in her hands for a moment, saying "You don't
face him alone."
she pulls him into another, brief hug. " ... We'll figure something out.
If our efforts to mend the rift don't suffice, then something else."
She looks at him and shakes her head. " ... We're in the endgame
now," she says. "Just like the nights before Hogithum. We all have a
lot to do ..."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:18 PM)
Loranna feels her heart skip a beat, and Luxi's words come back
to her, as well as her own.
" ... We dealt with you already ..." she hisses under her breath,
though even as she says it, she finds herself thinking He dreams of it, just
like you dream of Azura, girl. You don't just deal with thousands of
years of being another person just like that. This is going to be a
lifelong struggle; admit it and stop pretending otherwise.
"It's not going to gain control again," Loranna tells Slyvos, taking
his hands. "We won't let it."
"I don't know why you don't feel it, Loranna. You should. Something is
missing."
Luxi looked up at Loranna. "Am I the only one that feels the
difference?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:28 AM
He shudders a bit, thinking back to that always made him both
afraid and angry.
'well, let's not waste any time then.'
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:27 PM)
She looks at him and shakes her head. " ...
We're in the endgame now," she says. "Just like the nights
before Hogithum. We all have a lot to do ..."
Goranthir knocks on the doorframe and steps into the room. "Tell me what
to do, Loranna."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 07:28 PM)
I don't know why you don't feel it, Loranna. You should.
Something is missing.
Luxi looked up at Loranna. "Am I the only one that feels the difference?"
"I just did feel it," Loranna says to Luxi. "Right in the center
of my heart; I'm sorry for not believing you sooner, dear."
She sighs, holding Slyvos's hand. " ... It might be only those most
directly affected bywhat's different notice it right now," she says.
"Or maybe the others simply aren't saying yet, I don't know."
" ... We should start getting people together and making our next
plans," Loranna says,calling for servants to find people and inform them
that the Lady wished to speak with them, in the study. "Hopefully the rain
will abate soon - or perhaps now is a good time to practice fighting under
adverse conditions ..."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:33 PM)
I just did feel it," Loranna says to Luxi.
"Right in the center of my heart; I'm sorry for not believing you sooner,
dear.
She sighs, holding Slyvos's hand. " ... It might be only those most
directly affected bywhat's different notice it right now," she says.
"Or maybe the others simply aren't saying yet, I don't know."
" ... We should start getting people together and making our next
plans," Loranna says,calling for servants to find people and inform them
that the Lady wished to speak with them, in the study. "Hopefully
the rain will abate soon - or perhaps now is a good time to practice fighting
under adverse conditions ..."
"Something isn't right Loranna. I don't know what though...."
Luxi was becoming worried.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:36 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:31 PM)
Goranthir knocks on the doorframe and steps into the room.
"Tell me what to do, Loranna."
Loranna blinks. "Goranthir; hello ... right now, I wanted to discuss how
we were doing before the storm hit, maybe rethink some of our strategies. Tris
and I talked a bit already, and I'd like to hear your thoughts on how we were
doing too."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:36 AM
Tris was underneath the castle, in the antechamber next to the
sauna. He was dry and warm; at the present time he was doing crunches, a
seemingly endless series of crunches. When he was done he would move on to the
next thing. He did this every day, in fact, with a quick dip to rinse off the
sweat afterward.
It was a very good time not to think.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:39 AM
After leaving the tavern, Isidor makes his way to the castle,
and then to the dining room. "Hello, all." He says, in a cheery
voice. "What's on the agenda for today?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 07:35 PM)
Something isn't right Loranna. I don't know what
though....
Luxi was becoming worried.
Loranna goes over to Luxi and puts a hand on her shoulder.
"We'll figure out what it is," she tells Luxi. "We'll talk to
Master Nalion; he may be able to tell. And then we'll deal with it, because
you'll have helped us realize something needed to be done."
She smiles encouragingly. "That sound like a plan?" she asks.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:43 AM
Slyvos nods, rubbing his head a bit.
'yah once my head stops throbbing.'
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:36 PM)
Loranna blinks. "Goranthir; hello ... right now, I
wanted to discuss how we were doing before the storm hit, maybe rethink some of
our strategies. Tris and I talked a bit already, and I'd like to hear
your thoughts on how we were doing too."
"I think that we could keep practicing and practicing and getting better
and better, but we don't have time for that," Goranthir said, very
seriously. "I think the time has come for us to ask Cyndarius for a couple
basic strategies for working together, because when we're fighting -- and it's
real -- our opponents aren't going to give us time to come up with a strategy
and get into position. If each of us knows what our job is, very specifically,
and we're told to do it, we will, and we will do it well. But trying to come up
with a plan on the fly which will fit any situation is folly."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:42 PM)
Loranna goes over to Luxi and puts a hand on her shoulder.
"We'll figure out what it is," she tells Luxi. "We'll talk
to Master Nalion; he may be able to tell. And then we'll deal with it,
because you'll have helped us realize something needed to be done."
She smiles encouragingly. "That sound like a plan?" she asks.
"I guess..."
Luxi looked out the window, watching the rain.
She suddenly turned back to Loranna
"I think I know whats missing."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:47 AM
Hello Isidor," Loranna says, nodding to the Nord as
Goranthis finishes outlining his thoughts. " ... Our agenda is to take
Goranthir's advice here, among other things," she says,smiling to the mer.
"It's time to get things worked out beforehand, instead of at the last
minute.
She turns to Luxi. " ... What is it?" she asks, frowning.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 01:42 AM)
Loranna goes over to Luxi and puts a hand on her shoulder.
"We'll figure out what it is," she tells Luxi. "We'll talk
to Master Nalion; he may be able to tell. And then we'll deal with it,
because you'll have helped us realize something needed to be done."
She smiles encouragingly. "That sound like a plan?" she asks.
Nalion approached Loranna and Luxi in the dining room, yet still took time to
get a snack from one of the tables and a glass of wine.
"There are many things we have to deal with still, Loranna.", Nalion
answered. "And this is a good plan, Goranthir. It gives people something
to focus on."
The mage looked weary again, signs of a night of bad sleep and a troubled mind.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:44 PM)
I think that we could keep practicing and practicing and
getting better and better, but we don't have time for that," Goranthir
said, very seriously. "I think the time has come for us to ask Cyndarius
for a couple basic strategies for working together, because when we're fighting
-- and it's real -- our opponents aren't going to give us time to come up with
a strategy and get into position. If each of us knows what our job is,
very specifically, and we're told to do it, we will, and we will do it
well. But trying to come up with a plan on the fly which will fit any situation
is folly.
Isidor nods and says "So, we should know our roles, and what we should do?
That sounds like the smart thing to do."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:47 PM)
Hello Isidor," Loranna says, nodding to the Nord as
Goranthis finishes outlining his thoughts. " ... Our agenda is to
take Goranthir's advice here, among other things," she says,smiling to the
mer. "It's time to get things worked out beforehand, instead of at
the last minute.
She turns to Luxi. " ... What is it?" she asks, frowning.
Isidor nods and says to Loranna "Um, if you have a minute, I'd like to ask
you something."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:47 PM)
Hello Isidor," Loranna says, nodding to the Nord as
Goranthis finishes outlining his thoughts. " ... Our agenda is to
take Goranthir's advice here, among other things," she says,smiling to the
mer. "It's time to get things worked out beforehand, instead of at
the last minute.
She turns to Luxi. " ... What is it?" she asks, frowning.
"The tear in the... ummm... what ever you call it has gotten bigger. You
guys will have to leave soon or the tear will be to big to fix."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:55 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 07:51 PM)
The tear in the... ummm... what ever you call it has
gotten bigger. You guys will have to leave soon or the tear will be to big to
fix.
Loranna stands for a moment, looking at Luxi. Then, she turns and looks to
Slyvos, Isidor, Goranthir, and Nalion.
"Let's start talking about Goranthir's idea," she says. "We're
going to have to step up the timetable if Luxi is right."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 07:50 PM)
Isidor nods and says to Loranna "Um, if you have a minute,
I'd like to ask you something."
"A short minute, or a long minute?" Loranna asks Isidor as she starts
for the study.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:57 PM)
"A short minute, or a long minute?" Loranna asks
Isidor as she starts for the study.
"Depends on the answer, I suppose."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:01 AM
"Hey, princess," Tris said, ruffling Luxi's hair as he
entered. He looked like someone who has just been soaking up sun on a beach in
paradise, warm and relaxed.
He looked at the faces of the others, caught Goranthir's eye, and blew out his
breath.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:01 PM)
"Hey, princess," Tris said, ruffling Luxi's hair
as he entered. He looked like someone who has just been soaking up sun on a
beach in paradise, warm and relaxed.
He looked at the faces of the others, caught Goranthir's eye, and blew out his
breath.
Isidor turned to Tris as he entered. "Someone was looking for you. A woman
named Kethiah."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:01 PM)
"Hey, princess," Tris said, ruffling Luxi's hair
as he entered. He looked like someone who has just been soaking up sun on a
beach in paradise, warm and relaxed.
He looked at the faces of the others, caught Goranthir's eye, and blew out his
breath.
Goranthir smiled widely at Tris. "I was just saying to the group that this
method of making every mistake in the book, and then trying to do better next
time, is too time consuming of a technique. We need three or four really solid
battle plans, where each of us knows exactly what to do at the beginning,
middle, and end of the fight. We can't improvise and guess anymore."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:06 PM)
Goranthir smiled widely at Tris. "I was just saying to the
group that this method of making every mistake in the book, and then trying to
do better next time, is too time consuming of a technique. We need three
or four really solid battle plans, where each of us knows exactly what to do at
the beginning, middle, and end of the fight. We can't improvise and guess
anymore."
"To do that, first we need to know who's going," Tris said.
"Kethiah? Isn't that the Morag Tong woman? Why would she want to talk to
me?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 08:06 PM)
Isidor turned to Tris as he entered. "Someone was looking
for you. A woman named Kethiah."
"I don't even know the question yet ... wait; Kethiah's back in Ald
Raathim?" Loranna asks. "And looking for Tris?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 08:06 PM)
Isidor turned to Tris as he entered. "Someone was looking
for you. A woman named Kethiah."
Goranthir stopped, stared at Isidor, and then at Tris. He knew who Kethiah was
from the book.
She was a killer.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:10 AM
Kethiah is back?", Nalion asked. "And she has a
target and told you, Isidor?
His expression grew slightly more troubled.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:07 PM)
"To do that, first we need to know who's going,"
Tris said.
"Kethiah? Isn't that the Morag Tong woman? Why would she want
to talk to me?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 08:08 PM)
I don't even know the question yet ... wait; Kethiah's
back in Ald Raathim?" Loranna asks. "And looking for
Tris?
QUOTE(Sheogorath)
Goranthir stopped, stared at Isidor, and then at Tris. He knew
who Kethiah was from the book.
She was a killer.
"Yes. I met her at the docks, and we had a drink. Good news, though"
He said, looking at Tris "she doesn't want to kill you." He said with
a smile.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 07:10 PM)
QUOTE(Sheogorath)
Goranthir stopped, stared at Isidor, and then at Tris. He knew
who Kethiah was from the book.
She was a killer.
"Yes. I met her at the docks, and we had a drink. Good news, though"
He said, looking at Tris "she doesn't want to kill you." He said with
a smile.
"That is good news," Tris said dryly.
Kethiah had helped Jazbet before; and the Morag Tong were more enlightened than
you might expect. Perhaps Kethiah knew something about the current situation.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 08:10 PM)
"Yes. I met her at the docks, and we had a drink. Good
news, though" He said, looking at Tris "she doesn't want to kill
you." He said with a smile.
"Where is she now?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:13 PM)
"That is good news," Tris said dryly.
Kethiah had helped Jazbet before; and the Morag Tong were more
enlightened than you might expect. Perhaps Kethiah knew something about the
current situation.
"Her timing is interesting, to say the least," Loranna remarks,
equally dryly. "When it rains ... ah, forget I said that ..."
"Anyway, we should start working on our battle plans," she says.
"But first - Tris, you want to go talk to Kethiah alone or have one of us
go with you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:15 PM)
Where is she now?
"Um, the tavern, or somewhere in Ald Rathimm."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 08:16 PM)
Anyway, we should start working on our battle plans,"
she says. "But first - Tris, you want to go talk to Kethiah alone or
have one of us go with you?
"If he's going, I am too," Goranthir said quickly. "Though I
don't even know why he should go."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:19 PM)
If he's going, I am too," Goranthir said quickly.
"Though I don't even know why he should go.
"I'm not all that tricky to sneak up on," Tris said. "But I'm
also very good at sneaking up on people myself. I'd rather find her before she
finds me. Shall we, since it seems no one will be at peace until we do
this?"
He smiled at Goranthir, nodded to Loranna to indicate they didn't need a large
party.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:26 PM)
I'm not all that tricky to sneak up on," Tris
said. "But I'm also very good at sneaking up on people myself. I'd rather
find her before she finds me. Shall we, since it seems no one will be at peace
until we do this?
He smiled at Goranthir, nodded to Loranna to indicate they didn't need a large
party.
Goranthir shook his head. Tris's smile made him feel better, and in truth, he
knew from Nalion's book enough about Kethiah. If she wanted Tris dead, there
would be no warning.
Goranthir followed his friend to the tavern.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:29 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:26 PM)
I'm not all that tricky to sneak up on," Tris
said. "But I'm also very good at sneaking up on people myself. I'd rather
find her before she finds me. Shall we, since it seems no one will be at peace
until we do this?
He smiled at Goranthir, nodded to Loranna to indicate they didn't need a large
party.
"There's also the chance she may know something we would like to
know," Loranna points out. "You two go; we'll hold down the castle
while you talk with her."
"Tell her I send my greetings though," she adds with a wink.
She turns to the others. "Now then ... plans ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:35 AM
The storm still swept through the empty country road and streets
of the village of Ald Raathim.
"Are you going to look for her in the Void?" Goranthir asked. He knew
about it now, but he didn't understand it.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:35 PM)
The storm still swept through the empty country road and streets
of the village of Ald Raathim.
"Are you going to look for her in the Void?" Goranthir asked.
He knew about it now, but he didn't understand it.
"We should talk about that," Tris said. "Not in the rain,
though. Just answer one question: are you okay with me?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 02:29 AM)
There's also the chance she may know something we would like
to know," Loranna points out. "You two go; we'll hold down the
castle while you talk with her.
"Tell her I send my greetings though," she adds with a wink.
She turns to the others. "Now then ... plans ..."
Nalion had thought a while on the battle, then spoke up.
"One of your major spells did not get through because it was blocked by
another, much cheaper smaller one. That's something you have to pay attention
to. You have seen how this spell can damage you when it blows too early."
Nalion paused for a moment, sipping from his glass of wine.
"Another thing I have thought about when looking at that fight was that
the tight formation Gruznob used can be used to cast beneficial area effect
spells, that could be worthy to try out. I now seriously have doubts about
demoralizing spells. You will face ghosts and I wonder if that spell would work
on them. Better think about turn undead, but I doubt that wil have a great
effect somehow."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:42 PM)
We should talk about that," Tris said.
"Not in the rain, though. Just answer one question: are you okay
with me?
Goranthir stared, surprised, and then said. "I've probably been acting differently,
I know. It was just the shock of seeing ... so much ... The Void, your foot,
the General, Ciel ... everything ..."
Goranthir shook the images out of his head. "I'm more than okay with you,
Tris. You're still my hero. More than ever, because now I know how human you
really are," he laughed. "And that's a compliment, by the way."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:49 PM)
Goranthir stared, surprised, and then said. "I've probably
been acting differently, I know. It was just the shock of seeing ... so
much ... The Void, your foot, the General, Ciel ... everything ..."
Goranthir shook the images out of his head. "I'm more than okay with
you, Tris. You're still my hero. More than ever, because now I know
how human you really are," he laughed. "And that's a compliment, by
the way."
"I get a little too human around you sometimes," Tris said, laughing.
"Listen: Ciel, he's a strong man, and a very good man, but he's not okay
with me being a Void Ranger, not even now. I don't think he ever will be. It's
not something you have to apologize for having trouble with; you're supposed to
have trouble with it, it's only poor broken fools like me who don't."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 18 2005, 08:43 PM)
Nalion had thought a while on the battle, then spoke up.
"One of your major spells did not get through because it was blocked by
another, much cheaper smaller one. That's something you have to pay attention
to. You have seen how this spell can damage you when it blows too early."
Nalion paused for a moment, sipping from his glass of wine.
"Another thing I have thought about when looking at that fight was that
the tight formation Gruznob used can be used to cast beneficial area effect
spells, that could be worthy to try out. I now seriously have doubts about
demoralizing spells. You will face ghosts and I wonder if that spell would work
on them. Better think about turn undead, but I doubt that wil have a great
effect somehow."
Loranna rubs the back of her neck.
"I'd been thinking of asking Slyvos to make me gloves with my favorite
snowball cantrip for emulating Gruznob's trick, actually," she says.
"And, maybe, learning how to cast a spell and fire off a shot from the
gloves just before, to shield the main spell. But I doubt I have time to learn
that trick."
"Thing is - we have archers. Archers can interupt spellcasters with
well-timed and aimed shots. We should Encourage our archers to start picking
their targets with an eye for keeping the enemy mages from getting any spell
off - especially spells meant to make our own blow up in our faces."
"Gruznob's formation did make it easy for everyone to shield and fortify
one another - and, conversely, easy for us to blast them initially with area
effect spells. Thing is, once our fighters got in close, we lost the advantage
- we no longer had clear lines of fire and thus couldn't take advantage of
Gruznob's tight formation. I think we should start encouraging our fighters to
focus their attacks on one target, preferably not the toughest, and also
preferably in a way to leave the mages clear lines of fire - I and Raithen and
Slyvos can all throw spells to keep enemies pinned down, or weakened, and otherwise
unable to interfere with our fighters; we should not rob ourselves of this
advantage."
" ... And this is where Goranthir's advice ties in. We all need to think
about what job we have on the battlefield, both to begin, and in the later
stages - and have back up plans too. I weaken the enemy in the initial
engagement, before the fighters close. When they close, I either switch to
buffing our fighters or helping to keep the other enemies pinned down and
unable to attack. If our primary healer goes down or we're taking a severe
pounding, I switch back to healing duties for a while. Raithen starts off with
calling out his summons; I can buff those as well, and I'm thinking they ought
to help Goranthir hold the defensive line instead of just attack. Once those
are out, Raithen switches to spells to keep the other enemies busy. If I get
taken out, he switches to weakening the enemies to support our fighters. Things
like that."
"And the fighters up front should be thinking the same way. Shai's agile
and presice; she should aim to cripple someone. Reichi's fast and dual-wields;
he should weave a web of steel. Isidor and Kratos are both strong and wield
heavy weapons; let them bowl people over. Things like that; working together to
take people out fast ..."
Loranna pauses, catching her breath.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:54 PM)
I get a little too human around you sometimes,"
Tris said, laughing. "Listen: Ciel, he's a strong man, and a very
good man, but he's not okay with me being a Void Ranger, not even now. I don't
think he ever will be. It's not something you have to apologize for having
trouble with; you're supposed to have trouble with it, it's only poor
broken fools like me who don't.
"You're not broken," Goranthir said, a little sternly, wiping
the wet hair from Tris's face to look him in the eyes. Tris looked very young
suddenly to Goranthir. He was still four years older, but he didn't look it,
not really, when his scars weren't visible. "And I'm glad you told me
everything you did before, on the beach ..."
Then he grinned and blushed. "As for being too human around me ... Well,
we can talk about that too ... It's nice, it's very nice to know, but ..."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 02:56 AM)
[snip speechcraft assault]
Loranna pauses, catching her breath.
Nalion listened quietly, trying to follow Loranna's quick thoughts.
"Ah, yes...", he muttered, trying to sort out and order her points in
his mind. "Good ideas. And don't let them surprise you."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 04:56 PM)
Loranna rubs the back of her neck.
"I'd been thinking of asking Slyvos to make me gloves with my favorite
snowball cantrip for emulating Gruznob's trick, actually," she says.
"And, maybe, learning how to cast a spell and fire off a shot from the
gloves just before, to shield the main spell. But I doubt I have time to
learn that trick."
"Thing is - we have archers. Archers can interupt spellcasters with
well-timed and aimed shots. We should Encourage our archers to start
picking their targets with an eye for keeping the enemy mages from getting any
spell off - especially spells meant to make our own blow up in our faces."
"Gruznob's formation did make it easy for everyone to shield and fortify
one another - and, conversely, easy for us to blast them initially with area
effect spells. Thing is, once our fighters got in close, we lost the advantage
- we no longer had clear lines of fire and thus couldn't take advantage of
Gruznob's tight formation. I think we should start encouraging our
fighters to focus their attacks on one target, preferably not the toughest, and
also preferably in a way to leave the mages clear lines of fire - I and Raithen
and Slyvos can all throw spells to keep enemies pinned down, or weakened, and
otherwise unable to interfere with our fighters; we should not rob ourselves of
this advantage."
" ... And this is where Goranthir's advice ties in. We all need to
think about what job we have on the battlefield, both to begin, and in the
later stages - and have back up plans too. I weaken the enemy in the
initial engagement, before the fighters close. When they close, I either
switch to buffing our fighters or helping to keep the other enemies pinned down
and unable to attack. If our primary healer goes down or we're taking a
severe pounding, I switch back to healing duties for a while. Raithen
starts off with calling out his summons; I can buff those as well, and I'm
thinking they ought to help Goranthir hold the defensive line instead of just
attack. Once those are out, Raithen switches to spells to keep the other
enemies busy. If I get taken out, he switches to weakening the enemies to
support our fighters. Things like that."
"And the fighters up front should be thinking the same way. Shai's
agile and presice; she should aim to cripple someone. Reichi's fast and
dual-wields; he should weave a web of steel. Isidor and Kratos are both
strong and wield heavy weapons; let them bowl people over. Things like
that; working together to take people out fast ..."
Loranna pauses, catching her breath.
Falco had not chosen to join in on the conversation much. He was too busy
drying off. He muttered something along the lines of. "People can't follow
a plan if its too long to remember."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:01 PM)
"You're not broken," Goranthir said, a little
sternly, wiping the wet hair from Tris's face to look him in the eyes.
Tris looked very young suddenly to Goranthir. He was still four years
older, but he didn't look it, not really, when his scars weren't visible.
"And I'm glad you told me everything you did before, on the beach
..."
Then he grinned and blushed. "As for being too human around me ... Well,
we can talk about that too ... It's nice, it's very nice to know, but ..."
Tris found himself blushing.
"I know... but. You're beautiful. Someone should tell you that, you need
to hear it. And I'm not very nice. As much as you love me, as much as you've
seen, I don't think you understand that really and I'm glad you don't."
His most recent visit with Bryn flashed through his mind. Bryn's loathing,
fresh as yesterday, after four years apart. Wasn't it a rush, really, to know
that you had that much power over another person? Herwyn Brand called and Bryn
came running, halfway across Tamriel, just for the chance to get a lick at him.
"I'm good at making the people I love hate me," Tris said. "It's
like an artform. And if I did that to you I'd have to drown myself from
remorse, and then someone would write a sappy romantic play about it, and it
would get terrible reviews. Seriously. I know."
He was laughing, though.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 09:06 PM)
Falco had not chosen to join in on the conversation much. He was
too busy drying off. He muttered something along the lines of. "People
can't follow a plan if its too long to remember."
"Can you remember 'Get up there and hamstring whoever Isidor is trying to
bash,' Falco?" Loranna asks. "And 'If that's not feasable, throw sand
in the enemy's eyes to give our boys an edge?'"
" ... And yes Nalion; eyes in the backs and tops of our heads,"
Loranna agrees. "Air defense would be good; I think Goranthir's sword is
helpful there, but ... this is the time for people to start discussing their
thoughts."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:11 AM
Isidor listened to what Loranna had said and then said
"Sounds like an excellent plan."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 05:11 PM)
Can you remember 'Get up there and hamstring whoever
Isidor is trying to bash,' Falco?" Loranna asks. "And 'If
that's not feasable, throw sand in the enemy's eyes to give our boys an
edge?'
" ... And yes Nalion; eyes in the backs and tops of our heads,"
Loranna agrees. "Air defense would be good; I think Goranthir's
sword is helpful there, but ... this is the time for people to start discussing
their thoughts."
"Sure thing, Loranna."
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 09:11 PM)
Isidor listened to what Loranna had said and then said
"Sounds like an excellent plan."
"Very much so," Reichi said. "Stick to your job. Let the healers
heal, the Warriors kick the [censored] out of the other warriors, the archers
shoot the hell out of the enemy mages, etc."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:17 AM
"Well, that's more or less what I'm thinkng of, just each
person knows what their plan is, and how it fits into the team," Loranna
says.
" ... Look, I've been spouting off a lot of battle plans lately, and any
of you who touched the book know, I am not a leader. I'm not even the
best planner. You who are going to be out there, fighting for the world and
trusting one another with your lives - now's the time to speak up, say what
plans you think you'd be suited for, and help put together a basic
strategy."
"I myself, say I'm in the rear, casting absorb spells on the enemies to
start, then fortify spells on our fighters as needed or else more absorb spells
to keep our fighters safe. And if need be, I switch to healing spells to keep
people alive. Leave me open lines of fire so I can support you and keep your
back safe, and my strength will aid the team."
She looks to the others, imploring them with her eyes to speak.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 05:17 PM)
"Well, that's more or less what I'm thinkng of, just each
person knows what their plan is, and how it fits into the team," Loranna
says.
" ... Look, I've been spouting off a lot of battle plans lately, and any
of you who touched the book know, I am not a leader. I'm not even
the best planner. You who are going to be out there, fighting for the
world and trusting one another with your lives - now's the time to speak up,
say what plans you think you'd be suited for, and help put together a
basic strategy."
"I myself, say I'm in the rear, casting absorb spells on the enemies to
start, then fortify spells on our fighters as needed or else more absor spells
to keep our fighters safe. And if need be, I switch to healing spells to
keep people alive. Leave me open lines of fire so I can support you and
keep your back safe, and my strength will aid the team."
She looks to the others, imploring them with her eyes to speak.
"Well I can fire off arrows and fight melee, so if Isidor or Reichi go
down I can replace them as a melee fighter."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 09:17 PM)
"Well, that's more or less what I'm thinkng of, just each
person knows what their plan is, and how it fits into the team," Loranna
says.
" ... Look, I've been spouting off a lot of battle plans lately, and any
of you who touched the book know, I am not a leader. I'm not even
the best planner. You who are going to be out there, fighting for the
world and trusting one another with your lives - now's the time to speak up,
say what plans you think you'd be suited for, and help put together a
basic strategy."
"I myself, say I'm in the rear, casting absorb spells on the enemies to
start, then fortify spells on our fighters as needed or else more absorb spells
to keep our fighters safe. And if need be, I switch to healing spells to
keep people alive. Leave me open lines of fire so I can support you and
keep your back safe, and my strength will aid the team."
She looks to the others, imploring them with her eyes to speak.
"Honestley, I think that plan is the best. Archers cover, mages buff and
drain, and warriors fight."
Isidor's mind drifted away from the conversation, and back on to Kethiah. He
wanted to see her again, before she left. Maybe the weather would hold, and she
wouldn't be able to get transport out...
He had hoped his inattention hadn't been to obvious. "So, I think we need
to decide who's coming on this trip."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 09:11 PM)
Tris found himself blushing.
"I know... but. You're beautiful. Someone should tell you that, you need
to hear it. And I'm not very nice. As much as you love me, as much as you've
seen, I don't think you understand that really and I'm glad you don't."
His most recent visit with Bryn flashed through his mind. Bryn's loathing,
fresh as yesterday, after four years apart. Wasn't it a rush, really, to know
that you had that much power over another person? Herwyn Brand called and
Bryn came running, halfway across Tamriel, just for the chance to get a lick at
him.
"I'm good at making the people I love hate me," Tris said.
"It's like an artform. And if I did that to you I'd have to drown myself
from remorse, and then someone would write a sappy romantic play about it, and
it would get terrible reviews. Seriously. I know."
He was laughing, though.
Goranthir laughed too, also blushing.
"I saw a lot, and a lot of it I don't understand, but I think you need to
know that there's a difference between seeing what you've seen, and feeling the
same about it. You're just going to have to trust me that nothing I've seen
would make me hate you," He took a deep breath. "And I don't think
you needed to read Nalion's book to know how I feel about you. Everything's
changed, but nothing has either. I understand you better, and myself ..."
He laughs. "About the same."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:23 PM)
Goranthir laughed too, also blushing.
"I saw a lot, and a lot of it I don't understand, but I think you need to
know that there's a difference between seeing what you've seen, and feeling the
same about it. You're just going to have to trust me that nothing I've
seen would make me hate you," He took a deep breath. "And I don't
think you needed to read Nalion's book to know how I feel about you.
Everything's changed, but nothing has either. I understand you better,
and myself ..." He laughs. "About the same."
"It's a temptation to touch the book, to learn about you," Tris said.
"But I don't think you want me too. There should always be secrets between
us."
He was quoting Barenziah, he realized, and laughed.
"One thing... I can't ask this. I have no right to ask this. So I'm just
going to talk, and let you make up your own mind. Your grandmother, she doesn't
know about the Void Rangers. If you tell her - well, there were Void Ranger
wars long ago, look at the mess we're trying to fix now just from a little bit
of tampering and imagine what that was like. Queens don't need to know this.
Queen Elysana found out and that was a mistake."
He paused, looked into Goranthir's rain-streaked, beautiful, dark face.
"Although I have this funny feeling the King of Firsthold will know about
it, some day. So I suppose we'll deal with whatever comes."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:38 AM
Anya walked away. Foolish girl. You should have seen it. He
wasn't interested in training you, he was interested in you.
The session had went exactly as planned. She tried hard to wrap her mind around
what he was saying, but it proved difficult since she had learned more
practical methods from an Imperial view of archery.
But then, Spooky changed attitudes. He became more relaxed, more comfortable.
More intimate. She had initially mistook it as an eager teacher, but that
wasn't his view apparently. By the time he had made an actual advance on her,
it was too late. She ended up huffing off, leaving behind a confused, hurt, and
angry Bosmer. So much for training.
As she walked back, she mulled over the book, a great many things shown to her.
About herself, Loranna, and Shaka. The others, she gleaned bits from, but it
was those two and herself that actually hit her.
An annoying headache had formed. Not too terrible, but enough to make her feel
gloomy.
Her thoughts strayed to that fateful night at the castle. Memories that had
flooded her, stark clear now, not muddied with time or anger. She had learned
that her sister didn't die that moment. Allania had watched her leave. It
wasn't something that an angry ghost had made to try to prove herself
justified. A knot formed in the pit of her stomach.
Puzzled, she entered the study as the others critiqued their last bout.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:40 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 09:22 PM)
Honestley, I think that plan is the best. Archers cover,
mages buff and drain, and warriors fight.
-snip-
He had hoped his inattention hadn't been to obvious. "So, I think we need
to decide who's coming on this trip."
"I agree with Isidor. That would proably be the best plan."
Luxi looked at Loranna.
"Are you going to be part of the 8?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 09:31 PM)
Although I have this funny feeling the King of Firsthold
will know about it, some day. So I suppose we'll deal with whatever
comes.
"I won't tell anyone," Goranthir said simply. "I don't think I
have the vocabulary to explain it, even if I wanted to. And I'll never be king.
My father has children from his first wife, and they look Altmer ... The people
will accept them. If I were crowned, there'd be a revolution."
They had reached the empty tavern. The tavernkeep was yet to finishing bailing
out the cellar, and the interior was dark and still.
Posted by: raithen Today, 03:45 AM
Nobody noticed Raithen as he slipped into the room a half-hour
earlier; he was quite and din't say a word untill now. "Loranna, your plan
sounds the best, and so does everyone else's suggestions, but may I say that it
would be best if you started training as the chosen Eight? That way, you are
prepared for battle; instead of relying on some units that you don't
have..."
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 09:17 PM)
"Well, that's more or less what I'm thinkng of, just each
person knows what their plan is, and how it fits into the team," Loranna
says.
" ... Look, I've been spouting off a lot of battle plans lately, and any
of you who touched the book know, I am not a leader. I'm not even
the best planner. You who are going to be out there, fighting for the
world and trusting one another with your lives - now's the time to speak up,
say what plans you think you'd be suited for, and help put together a
basic strategy."
"I myself, say I'm in the rear, casting absorb spells on the enemies to
start, then fortify spells on our fighters as needed or else more absorb spells
to keep our fighters safe. And if need be, I switch to healing spells to
keep people alive. Leave me open lines of fire so I can support you and
keep your back safe, and my strength will aid the team."
She looks to the others, imploring them with her eyes to speak.
"I'm more of frontline fighter myself," Reichi said. "as i am
right now i'm a lighter fighter though. I can't readily deal with things like
the formation the Legionaires use. That is, unless of course, i can utilize my
Lycanthropy where we're going."
"Then i can beat the ever living [censored] out of just about anything at
close range," he said with a grin. "Even a Phalnax wouldn't prove too
much of a trouble. I've tore through sheilds in that form before."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 09:40 PM)
I agree with Isidor. That would proably be the best
plan.
Luxi looked at Loranna.
"Are you going to be part of the 8?"
Loranna pauses a moment. " ... I ..." she says, blushing a bit.
"Heh; we all talk about how we're each striving to prove ourselves worthy,
and here I was just assuming I'd be all along," she says. "I want to
be; I want to fight to help my friends."
She shrugs. "We're still deciding who's to go, though," she admits.
"So ... we'll see."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:42 PM)
I won't tell anyone," Goranthir said simply. "I
don't think I have the vocabulary to explain it, even if I wanted to. And
I'll never be king. My father has children from his first wife, and they
look Altmer ... The people will accept them. If I were crowned, there'd
be a revolution.
They had reached the empty tavern. The tavernkeep was yet to finishing
bailing out the cellar, and the interior was dark and still.
Tris grinned.
"I know a king when I see one, Goran. You go ahead and sit down; I'll be
there in a moment."
He slipped into the space between the tavern and the next building, and went
Outside to look for Kethiah.
Posted by: Tri Today, 03:48 AM
"If I'm in, you know what I am," said Shai.
"Close quarters. Disarm, disable. Marein can do some throwing. Knives and
the like. None of us has a real dagger in our story, but that can be managed,
I'm sure. Even Diamond could do something. Sculpt things made of sand? I don't
know...If we're going, that is."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:52 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 09:46 PM)
He slipped into the space between the tavern and the next
building, and went Outside to look for Kethiah.
She was easy to spot. A lone Dunmer woman, wrapped in furs, standing in front
of the fire in her room.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 09:46 PM)
Loranna pauses a moment. " ... I ..." she says,
blushing a bit.
"Heh; we all talk about how we're each striving to prove ourselves worthy,
and here I was just assuming I'd be all along," she says. "I
want to be; I want to fight to help my friends."
She shrugs. "We're still deciding who's to go, though," she
admits. "So ... we'll see."
"Ahjaar could join you, If you feel she can do it. I'm not sure if my mom
is ready for something like this. She's not really... err... stable."
Luxi frowned. "But maybe she can. It's really up to her."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:57 AM
Reichi, that suggests having you fight with a strong,
heavy fighter," Loranna says. "Someone who can beat down shields and
rend armor, so people like Shai or Falco can go for a crippling or disarming
blow, and you can overwhelm the enemy with your slashing swords or claws.
"Raithen, hello; I agree, we need to start picking people. And on a
related note Raithen dear, I've been thinking. Your summons; I think they may
serve us better as extra tankers to protect the mages than as simple front line
shock troops. The Hunger makes a good secondary caster, the Ogrim can take
hits, and the Dremora is fierce enough to put up a good fight."
" ... Who here would go?" Loranna asks.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:57 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:52 PM)
She was easy to spot. A lone Dunmer woman, wrapped in
furs, standing in front of the fire in her room.
Tris returned to the alley, slipped back inside, and entered the tavern. He
patted Goranthir's shoulder. "Come on; this way."
He grabbed a bottle of good brandy on his way to her door. Knocked, and called
her name.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 09:57 PM)
Tris returned to the alley, slipped back inside, and entered the
tavern. He patted Goranthir's shoulder. "Come on; this
way."
He grabbed a bottle of good brandy on his way to her door. Knocked, and called
her name.
"Come in, Tris," Kethiah said, not smiling. "Do you need to dry
off?"
She looked at Goranthir. "Or you?"
Goranthir looked to Tris, not sure. But his hand was on his sword.
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 09:57 PM)
" ... Who here would go?" Loranna asks.
"I would," Reichi said. "Because, like with Hogithium, if the
world's gonna end, i'll be damned if i sit on my [censored] and wait."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:03 AM
Anya walked in, "Hello Loranna, everyone. Sorry I'm late, I
had some, ah, other business."
She took a seat, the headache had continued to grow, and threatened to distract
her too much. Her eyes had begun to rove a little bit, "I take it you've
been able to figure out a plan?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:58 PM)
Come in, Tris," Kethiah said, not smiling. "Do
you need to dry off?
She looked at Goranthir. "Or you?"
Goranthir looked to Tris, not sure. But his hand was on his sword.
"I'm not sure there's much point drying off," Tris said, smiling. He
offered her the brandy bottle, poured some for himself. "We'll just get
drenched again when we leave. Someone said you were looking for me?"
Posted by: raithen Today, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 09:57 PM)
" ... Who here would go?" Loranna asks.
"I would go, but that doesn't mean I want to go..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 10:05 PM)
I'm not sure there's much point drying off,"
Tris said, smiling. He offered her the brandy bottle, poured some for
himself. "We'll just get drenched again when we leave. Someone said
you were looking for me?
Kethiah held the fur around her, as she looked Goranthir and then Tris in the
eyes.
"Where is Herwyn Brand?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 09:08 PM)
Kethiah held the fur around her, as she looked Goranthir and
then Tris in the eyes.
"Where is Herwyn Brand?"
Kethiah could probably see the shock cross Tris's face.
"I suppose it's good that you have to ask me that," Tris said.
"I don't know. I hope he's not dead. He's not in Wayrest, or in
Daggerfall, or anywhere here."
It occured to him, as he spoke, that he could learn if Herwyn was dead. He knew
the string of power that recorded a mortal's death in the halls of Arkay; he
had used it when he tried to understand what was happening to Ciel.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:14 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 18 2005, 10:03 PM)
Anya walked in, "Hello Loranna, everyone. Sorry I'm late, I
had some, ah, other business."
She took a seat, the headache had continued to grow, and threatened to distract
her too much. Her eyes had begun to rove a little bit, "I take it
you've been able to figure out a plan?"
"Hello Anya; yes, I think we finally have a plan," Loranna says,
wondering whyAnya looked so out of it. "We now are asking who will go and
be the Eight. I volunteer, as does Reichi; Goranthir I would recommend. I was
hoping you would come as well, dear."
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 18 2005, 10:05 PM)
"I would go, but that doesn't mean I want to
go..."
Loranna says "Who here wants to face these ghosts? Still, I would like to
have your summoning skills and magic on our side, Raithen."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 10:11 PM)
Kethiah could probably see the shock cross Tris's face.
"I suppose it's good that you have to ask me that," Tris said.
"I don't know. I hope he's not dead. He's not in Wayrest, or in
Daggerfall, or anywhere here."
It occured to him, as he spoke, that he could learn if Herwyn was dead. He knew
the string of power that recorded a mortal's death in the halls of Arkay;
he had used it when he tried to understand what was happening to Ciel.
Kethiah looked at Tris for a moment more, something that was not quite a stare,
but was searching, analyzing.
"Well," she said casually. "I had to ask. Do you have a glass
for me, or do I have to swig the brandy from the bottle?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:15 AM
Shaka spoke up. "You know that I look on the downside of
everything, but I still want to help. I'll go if possible."
He walked over to Anya and looked into her eyes. He said softly enough for only
her to hear: "You've probably seen a glimpse of it ... my doubts, the
times I've been selfish in my life, the years of drifting."
"I caught a glimpse of other people, especially the ones I'm closer to.
Like you. I just wanted to tell you, this hasn't been a game for me. I didn't
comfort you as a game."
"You're still a great warrior, Anya, someone I want to live up to. . . .
." He trailed off, studying her green eyes.
Posted by: Tri Today, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 06:02 PM)
I would," Reichi said. "Because, like with
Hogithium, if the world's gonna end, i'll be damned if i sit on my [censored]
and wait.
"Damn right, Reichi. I'm willing. Diamond has consented, too, but I'll
only go if you need an Eighth, all right? Or if you happen to need an artist, failed
magician, and-or hand-to hand fighter, because it's not my life on the line:
it's all of us. Consent or no, I'll go if I have to...but I do want to."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:16 AM
It was raining when she arrived.
Ahjaar stepped onto the dock and headed to the castle.
She stopped a servant in the halls.
"Where is everyone?"
The servant steered her tward the Dining hall.
Luxi jumped up and ran to Ahjaar. "Mom!"
"Hey." Ahjaar hugged Luxi, then headed over to the others.
Posted by: raithen Today, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 10:14 PM)
Loranna says "Who here wants to face these ghosts?
Still, I would like to have your summoning skills and magic on our side,
Raithen."
"Then I am in your service, my Lady." He took a low bow; his white
beard touched the floor.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 09:14 PM)
Kethiah looked at Tris for a moment more, something that was not
quite a stare, but was searching, analyzing.
"Well," she said casually. "I had to ask. Do you have a
glass for me, or do I have to swig the brandy from the bottle?"
Tris handed her his glass, took a swig from the bottle, and laughed. "I'm
an idiot.
"I'd love to know why you care enough to look for him. But I don't suppose
you can tell me."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 10:16 PM)
It was raining when she arrived.
Ahjaar stepped onto the dock and headed to the castle.
She stopped a servant in the halls.
"Where is everyone?"
The servant steered her tward the Dining hall.
Luxi jumped up and ran to Ahjaar. "Mom!"
"Hey." Ahjaar hugged Luxi, then headed over to the others.
Loranna was about to speak to Shaka when Ahjaar returns. "Ahjaar! Nine be
praised you're safe," she says, grinning to see mother and daughter
reunited.
Posted by: AND Today, 04:19 AM
The door swung open. A figure stood in teh doorway.
"HEllo!" he bellowed. IT was Plaas. "Sorry I'm late, did I miss
anything, milady?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:20 AM
Nalion nodded slightly towards Ahjaar and shot her a smile, then
turned back to listen to the conversation. He did not speak up. Gathering the
'Eight' was Loranna's task.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 06:14 PM)
Hello Anya; yes, I think we finally have a plan,"
Loranna says, wondering whyAnya looked so out of it. "We now are
asking who will go and be the Eight. I volunteer, as does Reichi;
Goranthir I would recommend. I was hoping you would come as well,
dear.
Loranna says "Who here wants to face these ghosts? Still, I would
like to have your summoning skills and magic on our side, Raithen."
"I'll go Loranna, should be a grand tale to tell the lasses in years to
come. Don't worry I'll mention the others in the tale of how I saved the
world."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 08:14 PM)
Hello Anya; yes, I think we finally have a plan,"
Loranna says, wondering whyAnya looked so out of it. "We now are
asking who will go and be the Eight. I volunteer, as does Reichi;
Goranthir I would recommend. I was hoping you would come as well, dear.
Loranna says "Who here wants to face these ghosts? Still, I would
like to have your summoning skills and magic on our side, Raithen."
"I'd like to go, Loranna. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't."
She rubbed her eyes, I'll have to ask Loranna to see if she can clear this
headache up after we're done.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 18 2005, 08:15 PM)
Shaka spoke up. "You know that I look on the downside
of everything, but I still want to help. I'll go if possible."
He walked over to Anya and looked into her eyes. He said softly enough
for only her to hear: "You've probably seen a glimpse of it ... my
doubts, the times I've been selfish in my life, the years of drifting."
"I caught a glimpse of other people, especially the ones I'm closer
to. Like you. I just wanted to tell you, this hasn't been a game
for me. I didn't comfort you as a game."
"You're still a great warrior, Anya, someone I want to live up to. .
. . ." He trailed off, studying her green eyes.
"Shaka..." She was at a lost of words.
"I saw you're worse, but I also saw your best." She tried to gather
her thoughts. She looked at him, but her vision had become hazing. She opened
her mouth to speak, but all that came out was, "I... I'm... ah..."
She wanted to tell him so many things. She was tired of doubting. She wanted to
make it work. Tell him that she loved him, but nothing would come out. Her
vision continued to swim, until it blacked out completey and she lost contact
with the world.
Hello.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 10:18 PM)
Loranna was about to speak to Shaka when Ahjaar returns.
"Ahjaar! Nine be praised you're safe," she says, grinning to see
mother and daughter reunited.
"Thanks." she looks around. "Uh oh, I sense that something's big
is happening. What I miss?"
"Were deciding fighting tactics and who is going to be in the team of
8." Luxi explained.
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 18 2005, 10:21 PM)
"I'd like to go, Loranna. I couldn't live with myself if I
didn't." She rubbed her eyes, I'll have to ask Loranna to see if she
can clear this headache up after we're done.
"Shaka..." She was at a lost of words.
"I saw you're worse, but I also saw your best." She tried to gather
her thoughts. She looked at him, but her vision had become hazing. She opened
her mouth to speak, but all that came out was, "I... I'm... ah..."
She wanted to tell him so many things. She was tired of doubting. She wanted to
make it work. Tell him that she loved him, but nothing would come out. Her
vision continued to swim, until it blacked out completey and she lost contact
with the world.
Hello.
"Oh, Anya," said Shaka in dismay, and managed to catch her before she
could hit the floor. He carried her quickly to the nearest couch while the
others watched, concerned.
Shaka tried a healing spell, but Anya seemed lost in a dream, judging by her
rapid eye movements.
"Some help over here?" Shaka called out, frightened.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 10:20 PM)
I'll go Loranna, should be a grand tale to tell the lasses
in years to come. Don't worry I'll mention the others in the tale of how I saved
the world.
Loranna laughs. "That's the Falco I remember meeting," she says.
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 18 2005, 10:19 PM)
The door swung open. A figure stood in teh doorway.
"HEllo!" he bellowed. IT was Plaas. "Sorry I'm late, did I miss
anything, milady?"
"Hello Plaas; we've been discussing strategy and choosing the Eight who
will face the restless dead," Loranna tells the Imperial, then she turns
and smiles at Raithen. "Thank you."
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 18 2005, 10:21 PM)
"I'd like to go, Loranna. I couldn't live with myself if I
didn't." She rubbed her eyes, I'll have to ask Loranna to see if she
can clear this headache up after we're done.
"I'm happy to count you among us," Loranna says, pausing and counting
on her fingers.
"All right then; myself, Reichi, Goranthir, Anya, Raithen. Shaka, Shai and
her 'companions', Falco, ... that's eight ..."
She frowns, saying "Was hoping for a heavy hitter like Isidor or Kratos
... oh, Anya!" Loranna hurries over to help Shaka.
Posted by: AND Today, 04:29 AM
"Thank you Loranna." But as eh started to bow, he saw
Anya- who was probably his best friend in the group- fainted. Plaas lunged to
save her fall but Shaka had already caught her. He watched desperately as Shaka
tried to wake her. Nothing worked.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 04:30 AM
*...as One awaits the return of Ami and Sona, he stays inside
waiting patiently...*
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 19 2005, 04:29 AM)
"Thank you Loranna." But as eh started to bow, he saw
Anya- who was probably his best friend in the group- fainted. Plaas lunged to
save her fall but Shaka had already caught her. He watched desperately as Shaka
tried to wake her. Nothing worked..
"Interesting.", Nalion commented, but gave no indication of what he
found interesting. Then, the mage spotted Anya and Shaka.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 19 2005, 04:24 AM)
"Oh, Anya," said Shaka in dismay, and managed to catch
her before she could hit the floor. He carried her quickly to the nearest
couch while the others watched, concerned.
Shaka tried a healing spell, but Anya seemed lost in a dream, judging by her
rapid eye movements.
"Some help over here?" Shaka called out, frightened.
With a muttered curse, Nalion rushed over and touched Anya's arm, trying to
assess what had happened to her.
Posted by: Tri Today, 04:34 AM
Shai shrugged. "Surely there's a hard hitter in our little
party who is not in this room. It's not compulory that I go. I'll step down,
unless it be necessary. Plenty we can do here. Keep the peace, for instance, if
we get more little universe-flashes. Diamond's good at that."
She whipped her head around at Anya and ran over.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:38 AM
Loranna directs people to help her take Anya to a room with a
bed, instead of leaving her sitting around in the dining hall. Once Anya is
resting comfortably, Loranna sighs,checking her over.
"Healing magic does nothing - physically, there seems nothing wrong with
her," she says. "I don't know what has happened - perhaps she is
visited again by the ghost of her sister ..."
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 10:38 PM)
Loranna directs people to help her take Anya to a room with a
bed, instead of leaving her sitting around in the dining hall. Once Anya
is resting comfortably, Loranna sighs,checking her over.
"Healing magic does nothing - physically, there seems nothing wrong with
her," she says. "I don't know what has happened - perhaps she
is visited again by the ghost of her sister ..."
"Loranna, everyone else was out of the fight when Allania's spirit moved
on, but it seemed to me that she was finally at peace. This is either another
ghost, or something else going on . . .. "
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 18 2005, 10:24 PM)
Loranna directs people to help her take Anya to a room
with a bed, instead of leaving her sitting around in the dining hall. Once Anya
is resting comfortably, Loranna sighs,checking her over.
"Healing magic does nothing - physically, there seems nothing wrong with
her," she says. "I don't know what has happened - perhaps she is
visited again by the ghost of her sister ..."
Ahjaar helped carry Anya to the bedroom.
"A ghost?"
Ahjaar's thoughts went to her strange dream, the one where her dead husband had
came to her.
Posted by: raithen Today, 04:41 AM
Very, very interesting," said Raithen, looking down
at Anya. "What on Nirn could have caused this?
OOC: Aliens just came on, so don't expect me to reply.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 04:42 AM
*...One begins to get bored and so sets off to explore the
castle...*
Posted by: JustinSane Today, 04:42 AM
"Hail all!" proclaimed Fernando as the door banged
behind him. "I return from discussing the recent phenomena with the elite
of the Guild of Mages across Tamriel. They are currently attempting to
determine whether it was a local occurance or I've started down the golden
road. Fortunately, going crazy, or being believed such, does not break the
mage's oath or effect one's guild rank. At times it even gives one more clout!
Ha-hah!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:43 AM
Anya stared, in disbelief, at the person in front of her.
"What have you done?"
Allania smiled, "Oh, don't worry. I have no intentions of tormenting you
this time. Enough was done already. I simply wanted to talk. We have a great
many things to discuss."
Anya looked around. The two were standing in the center of a burned husk of a
farm, the farm where her road started. Where she was taken from her family, and
sold into a life of servitude. The sky burned an angry red, a perpetual fire
licking it from Red Mountian.
"I have my doubts, dear sister, that you would just talk. As such,
couldn't this have waited? I am needed by many for a-"
Allania cut her short, "I am well aware of your mission. The one to come
here. It is one of the many reasons I wanted to contact you. And don't worry
your firends are taking care of you as we speak. But nothing they can do will
be able to interupt our family time." The way she said here scared Anya.
Anya was vaguely aware of a sensation that she was being carried, though she
could see the solid ground beneath her. "What is it you want? I thought
this was ended back then."
On the couch, Anya remained still. She began to sweat at the strain, but beyond
that, nothing showed of her waking.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:46 AM
Loranna frowns, looking down at Anya.
"All we can do now is wait, and watch her," Loranna says. " ...
And hope she recovers ere we go, or else we will need another to be our
archer."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 19 2005, 04:43 AM)
On the couch, Anya remained still. She began to sweat at the
strain, but beyond that, nothing showed of her waking.
Nalion had accompanied Loranna to Anya's chamber.
"She seems okay physically, though she's strained, yes, Loranna.",
Nalion said with a troubled look. "Her mind sems absent, though. This is
worrysome."
Posted by: JustinSane Today, 04:49 AM
"Once again, my timing is impecable" Fernando remarked
dryly. "If she is physically sound, her condition is likely one only she
can pull herself out of. Mara be with her."
Posted by: One87xe Today, 04:50 AM
*...entering the main chamber One can hear the voices of several
people, apparently strewn about the castle...he heads for the nearest
stairwell...*
Posted by: syronj Today, 04:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 10:46 PM)
Loranna frowns, looking down at Anya.
"All we can do now is wait, and watch her," Loranna says.
" ... And hope she recovers ere we go, or else we will need another to be
our archer."
Shaka smoothed Anya's hair back, and nodded at Loranna. "I don't know yet
whether to go with the Eight or stay with Anya, assuming she doesn't recover in
time . . . ."
Shaka added to Loranna in a low voice, "I caught only a glimpse of you in
the book, my Lady, but it's surprising how little it changes things for me,
just as little has changed my opinion of Anya. You're still the same beautiful
and flawed woman, for all that you've been a goddess, twice it seems."
"Forgive me for all the times I was petty, or played the courtier, or
presumed that I knew what motivated you. You're still a mystery to me ... just
as with Anya."
Posted by: One87xe Today, 04:55 AM
*...as he continues following the voices he hears a rather large
group of people in the chambers just up from him...he presses on...*
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:56 AM
Loranna gives Shaka a quick, but warm, smile. "It's
okay," she says. "Just so long as we're still friends."
She looks over and nods to Fernando, then says " ... People, let's not
crowd Anya now. She's not going to get better by having us all hover over
her."
Posted by: Shardie Today, 04:59 AM
A day of Green-ness... yet it was not
A day of colour, and yet it was not
A day in her life, and yet it was not.
The towers of Daggerfall rose around the cemetary... yet they wern't there
The world For Lyssia Biennie took a turn that day. Within the crypts beneath
daggerfall the prosession marched, the kings and nobility of this great city
lay before them, as Baron Biennie was layed to rest. She could not remember
what the preist of Akay was saying,,, it was all blurry. and yet she felt
somthing deep within her heart... hatered. Hate for the world, hate for the
doctors that could not cure him, hate for her sister, who was not there for
him.
Lyssia opened her eyes... why was she remembering this, she wondered, her hate
of the world had long since gone, she had forgiven them all... but why?
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 10:56 PM)
Loranna gives Shaka a quick, but warm, smile. "It's
okay," she says. "Just so long as we're still friends."
She looks over and nods to Fernando, then says " ... People, let's not
crowd Anya now. She's not going to get better by having us all hover over
her."
"Ghost?" Ahjaar asks again. "Anya too?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 05:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 04:56 AM)
Loranna gives Shaka a quick, but warm, smile. "It's
okay," she says. "Just so long as we're still friends."
She looks over and nods to Fernando, then says " ... People, let's not
crowd Anya now. She's not going to get better by having us all hover over
her."
Nalion returned with the others, yet before leaving Anya's room, he gave Shaka
a reassuring glance and a friendly pat on the shoulder.
As he was back, he harrumphed. "I think I do not have to stress that we
are working under a timeframe here again, do I?"
He gave off an air of unsettledness. He knew of the dangers they faced, but
actually seeing the world's frame unravel was a wholly different story.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:03 AM
*...after wondering aimlessly One enters the chambers of where
he heard the voices...*
"Err...wait...sorry for the intrusion..."
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 11:01 PM)
Ghost?" Ahjaar asks again. "Anya too?
Shaka stood back for a moment to give Anya room to breathe. "Ahjaar, it's
good to see you back," he said. "Her sister was haunting her for a
while, but I thought we had laid her spirit to rest. Now ... I don't know who
it could be. Her former master, for all I can tell."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 18 2005, 11:03 PM)
Nalion returned with the others, yet before leaving Anya's room,
he gave Shaka a reassuring glance and a friendly pat on the shoulder.
As he was back, he harrumphed. "I think I do not have to stress that we
are working under a timeframe here again, do I?"
He gave off an air of unsettledness. He knew of the dangers they faced, but
actually seeing the world's frame unravel was a wholly different story.
"Nalion's right," Loranna says. "Come on people; let's get back
to the dining hall. We'll catch people up there and figure out our next
move."
She starts shooing people out of Anya's room, calling for a servant to watch
over her.
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 18 2005, 11:03 PM)
*...after wondering aimlessly One enters the chambers of where
he heard the voices...*
"Err...wait...sorry for the intrusion..."
Reichi blinked, watching One for a moment. Slowly, realization struck him.
"You!" he exclaimed. "I forget you're name, but i know
you!"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 18 2005, 11:04 PM)
Shaka stood back for a moment to give Anya room to
breathe. "Ahjaar, it's good to see you back," he said.
"Her sister was haunting her for a while, but I thought we had laid her
spirit to rest. Now ... I don't know who it could be. Her former
master, for all I can tell."
"I..."
Ahjaar was visited by Bartimeous before, in her sleep. He had said many things
in hatred tward her. Was the same thing happening to Anya?
"The same.."
Ahjaar stopped. She wasn't sure if she should tell them.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:08 AM
Anya watch curiously, as the shade of Allania waved her hand.
Her vision flared and was replaced with the study, though from an od angle,
viewed from above. She watched as the others mulled over her, and evtually
resigned when they didn't see any physical ailment. The scene blurred, but one
person remained clear as day, Shaka.
"You love him, yes?"
"What is this, Allania, let me go." She tried to race foward, but
didn't see any progress, "Shaka!"
"Calm down. This is but an illusion. One made to show you what truly
happens there, but an illusion nontheless. Now, you love him, don't you."
Anya glared at her sister, "What business is that of yours, shade."
"There is your problem. You leave it up to excuses. You're just scared,
little girl. Even after what I did, you remain fearful and don't act. Do you
love him?"
She glared, but answered sharply. "Yes."
"Then why do you not act?"
"You were there. You know what has happened to me, why I don't like
intimacy."
"You foolish, little girl. I was there. It happened to me. I bear the same
scars as you."
"Don't patronize me! You hurt people after that!"
"Anger, passion. There is no difference. Both are very emontional acts.
Don't play innocent with me. Why don't you just act?"
She waved her hand, "But enough of this, we have more to talk about."
Anya watched her vision flare.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:08 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 08:06 PM)
Reichi blinked, watching One for a moment. Slowly, realization
struck him. "You! he exclaimed. "I forget you're name,
but i know you!
*...the voice sent chills down One's spine for only a moment...he then
recognized the voice as Reichi...*
"Err...hello again Reichi...my names One in case you forgot...err...whats
going on?"
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:14 AM
QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 18 2005, 11:08 PM)
*...the voice sent chills down One's spine for only a
moment...he then recognized the voice as Reichi...*
"Err...hello again Reichi...my names One in case you forgot...err...whats
going on?"
Reichi grinned. "Nothin' much, just planning to save the world and all that,"
he said in a casual fashion, as if it were a daily event. "What brings you
out here? Last i saw you was near suran before the begining of the Blue
Dawn."
Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:17 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 08:14 PM)
Reichi grinned. "Nothin' much, just planning to save the
world and all that," he said in a casual fashion, as if it were a daily
event. "What brings you out here? Last i saw you was near suran before the
begining of the Blue Dawn."
"Saving the world huh, figures...anyways I actually didnt plan on coming
here...it just sort of happened...much like this"
*...One shows Reichi the scars from where his Shehai recently was...*
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:21 AM
Reichi raised a eyebrow, puzzled. "What, scars? Nothin'
big," he said. He bviously didn't grasp the significance of the scars,
which made sense. Reichi hadn't put much study into Ansei and such.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 05:25 AM
QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 19 2005, 05:17 AM)
Saving the world huh, figures...anyways I actually didnt
plan on coming here...it just sort of happened...much like this
*...One shows Reichi the scars from where his Shehai recently was...*
"Hello, One? Did I catch the name right?", Nalion asked the new arrival,
then shortly turned to Reichi. "You two know each other, Reichi?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 18 2005, 11:17 PM)
Saving the world huh, figures...anyways I actually didnt
plan on coming here...it just sort of happened...much like this
*...One shows Reichi the scars from where his Shehai recently was...*
Shaka glanced over at the newcomer, who was apparently part Redguard and part
..... Imperial? Breton?
He respected the Ra'Gada he had met. The Nords, Imperials, and even Dunmer
liked to boast of themselves as warrior races, but the Redguards truly were. He
wondered sometimes why they hadn't built a wide-spanning empire as the
Imperials had, but it didn't seem in their nature.
"Shaka," he said, introducing himself to One. He seemed slightly
familiar. No doubt if Shaka had touched the Book longer, he would know of the
newcomer's past with Loranna's group.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 18 2005, 08:25 PM)
Hello, One? Did I catch the name right?", Nalion
asked the new arrival, then shortly turned to Reichi. "You two know each
other, Reichi?
"Yes, my names One...and you are?"
"Shaka," he said, introducing himself to One. He seemed slightly
familiar. No doubt if Shaka had touched the Book longer, he would know of the
newcomer's past with Loranna's group.
"Hello...seems to be a lively bunch here"
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:29 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 18 2005, 11:25 PM)
Hello, One? Did I catch the name right?", Nalion
asked the new arrival, then shortly turned to Reichi. "You two know each
other, Reichi?
"Remeber the....fiasco in Whitehaven?" Reichi asked in responsce to
Nalion's question. "He was there. Shot a fireball at me, too during that
whole mess at the end. Oh, and he was the Twisted Tower as well. I don't
think you know of that though."
"But, you might've read it out that handy book of yours, eh?"
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:29 AM
Luxi sat in the dining room, thinking.
She thought about the problem at hand. Ahjaar had told her everything she knew
about the whole tear problem. What bothered her was the fixing part. How can
you fix a rip in the universe? Anyway, Loranna apparently had it all worked
out. But she still wondered...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:31 AM
Tris and Goranthir returned from the tavern. Tris nodded to
Shaka. A servant had caught him already, in the hallway, to tell him about
Anya's collapse.
He had never met One, but he knew him by sight. He hoped there wouldn't be any
Khajiit invaders, or any explosions.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:32 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 08:29 PM)
"Remeber the....fiasco in Whitehaven?" Reichi asked in
responsce to Nalion's question. "He was there. Shot a fireball at me, too
during that whole mess at the end. Oh, and he was the Twisted Tower as
well. I don't think you know of that though."
"But, you might've read it out that handy book of yours, eh?"
"Err...hehehe...about that whole thing...it was dark and your a wolf
so...I apologize"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 05:33 AM
QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 19 2005, 05:28 AM)
Yes, my names One...and you are?
"I am called Nalion. Pleased to meet a friend of my friends.", Nalion
answered with a smile on his face. "There are surely some stories to
tell!"
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 19 2005, 05:29 AM)
"Remeber the....fiasco in Whitehaven?" Reichi asked in
responsce to Nalion's question. "He was there. Shot a fireball at me, too
during that whole mess at the end. Oh, and he was the Twisted Tower as
well. I don't think you know of that though."
"But, you might've read it out that handy book of yours, eh?"
"I fear, the events at Whitehaven are mostly unknown to me, Reichi."
Lowering his voice towards Reichi, he added.
"I might have had the chance to look at this book longer than most of you,
but still... This is a book that must be read. You do not know everything in an
instance. That would most probably overwhelm you completely."
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:35 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 11:31 PM)
Tris and Goranthir returned from the tavern. Tris nodded to
Shaka. A servant had caught him already, in the hallway, to tell him about
Anya's collapse.
He had never met One, but he knew him by sight. He hoped there wouldn't be any
Khajiit invaders, or any explosions.
Shaka raised a hand in greeting to Tris and Goran. He hadn't heard why they had
left to investigate the tavern.
OOC: night everyone.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:37 AM
Ahjaar sat down, feeling useless.
She wasn't sure how she could help Loranna, but she would ask her later.
She got up and went over to Reichi and Nalion, who were talking to the
newcomer.
"Hello." She nodded twards Reichi. "Freind of yours,
Reich?"
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:37 AM
Reichi scrathed his head. "Ah, i thought you were
there," he said. "My bad."
QUOTE
Err...hehehe...about that whole thing...it was dark and
your a wolf so...I apologize
Reichi grinned. "Apology accepted. Afterall, i wasn't in my rightest of
minds right then either."
QUOTE
Hello." She nodded twards Reichi. "Freind of
yours, Reich?
He nodded back. "Sort of, yes."
Posted by: Salamandar Today, 05:40 AM
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Posted by: Nalion Aug 19 2005, 05:44 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
==============
Summary for Nalion
Nalion is a Breton mage of roughly 35 years. He wears his brown hair at a
medium length, his matching brown eyes often look thoughtful. Nalion's figure
is slender and of medium height. He is usually seen wearing a simple unadorned
robe, as he never found armour other than his own willpower useful to him. He
is a quiet man and usually plans his next steps, which sometimes leads to the
conclusion that he is reluctant to act, though at the one or other occasion he
has proven that recklessness isn't strange to him. Nalion is compassionate in a
silent and inconspicious way, mostly because of the history of his youth.
Otherwise, he shares the classical attributes of the general Breton, Nalion is
willful and intelligent, intensified by his profession, and has a faible for
poetry and scholarly pursuit.
His proficiency lies within various schools of magic, yet he has also been
known to wield his trusted steel staff - though more a symbol to him than an
actual weapon - when magic fails. He was born in the month Sun's Dusk, thus he
is graced with the Atronarch sign.
********
Nalion, is currently in the dining room of Ald Raathim's castle and conversing
with his companions.
Posted by: Moonblink Aug 19 2005, 05:45 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 11:37 PM)
He nodded back. "Sort of, yes."
"Hello" She said, holding out her hand. "I'm Ahjaar. You
are....?"
Posted by: One87xe Aug 19 2005, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 08:45 PM)
Hello" She said, holding out her hand. "I'm
Ahjaar. You are....?
*...One could swear he's just lived through a small Dragon Break as his
question has already been asked and answered in another plane of existance...he
clears this from his mind and answers the question...*
"Hello my name is One...and yes I've met Reichi before..."
Posted by: Tri Aug 19 2005, 05:49 AM
OOC: Archives of character histories, etc. can be found
http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737. Add yours if you
haven't!
---------------------------
Planning is currently underway. The crown-trio originally planned to go, but
with a lack of heavy-hitters on the Eight, they have since stepped down. If
they are necessary, they will go; this will depend on other people's
availability on the day of. Who knows who will faint and be haunted by their
sister, or be struck by lighting?
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 19 2005, 05:49 AM
Falco stood up, "Well, I've had enough for the night.
Goodnoight all, I hope to kill some undead very soon." As he left the room
he whispered to Tsei, "You take the bed, I've got a cot."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 19 2005, 05:49 AM
ooc summary: Tris, male Breton, just went to the tavern with
Goranthir after hearing that Kethiah, a Morag Tong assassin, was looking for
him. He discussed what Goranthir had seen in Nalion's book, and was relieved to
learn that Goranthir doesn't plan to tell his grandmother Barenziah that Tris
is a Void Ranger. Kethiah, it turns out, is looking for the missing Herwyn
Brand, Queen Elysana's spymaster.
Tris and Goranthir returned to the castle, where they are presently with the
others.
Posted by: Moonblink Aug 19 2005, 05:49 AM
QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 18 2005, 11:48 PM)
*...One could swear he's just lived through a small Dragon Break
as his question has already been asked and answered in another plane of
existance...he clears this from his mind and answers the question...*
"Hello my name is One...and yes I've met Reichi before..."
"I can see. One? That's a strange name." She rasied an eyebrow.
"Is that you given name?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 19 2005, 05:49 AM
Summary: Anya, the bosmeri rogue, is caught in a deep sleep,
still attending to unfinished business with her sister's shade.
Take me away from here!
"Why, Anya? Do you not like it?"
Flames danced in front of them, a mansion on fire. A lone Imperial was fighting
off guards. A memory all too well ingrained in Anya's memory.
"Look at me down there, Anya. Broken, cut, bleeding. Laying on the ground,
calling for your help. But all you did was run. Like always, you ran
away."
"But I thought you died, I already told you this."
"How can you be so blind. This isn't about me. This is about you. I've
come to terms, why won't you?"
Anya looked away, but the image still burned, "I have too..."
"Have you? Or have you just blinded yourself? Did you just run away from
your guilt?"
"Stop it..." Anya began to cry. Were was someone to hold when you
needed him.
"The bedroom. The prison cell. The farm. Your new farm. It still eats you.
Shall we?"
"No, don't make me!"
"Hmph." Allania brought her to the bedroom, before the attack, while
still in the owner's service. "You let this putrid man have such a hold
on? You're such a weak person."
"You said you weren't here to torment me!"
"Still won't see what is so clear, will you?" Allania brought her to
a new location. One she didn't know. It was a strange world, one she couldn't
put into words. Her and Allania hovered above it, thousands of beings she
thought of as souls mulling about.
"Welcome to my new home. The reason I came for you. I have a personal
interest in you, Anya, but this is why we want you."
"We?" Anya asked in a timid voice.
Posted by: Aki Aug 19 2005, 05:51 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi's currently in the castle with the others, chatting, after a training
session with the legionaires of the 103rd legion went wonky and the universe
unraveled for a moment.
Posted by: raithen Aug 19 2005, 05:54 AM
Summary: Raithen is discussion
certain events in the castle with the group.
Posted by: Shardie Aug 19 2005, 05:55 AM
OOC summary (why not!)
People have been having strange dreams about thier pasts... but morning has
broken, and it is time for people to plan for the wedding... oh well
Posted by: Nalion Aug 19 2005, 05:55 AM
Nalion, letting the others take over the conversation, excused
himself with some polite words and retreated back to his chamber.
Thinking about the recent and current events, he puts quill to paper and begins
to write.
Posted by: One87xe Aug 19 2005, 06:08 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 08:49 PM)
I can see. One? That's a strange name." She rasied an
eyebrow. "Is that you given name?
"As far as I know it is...but then again I never knew my parents so I
couldn't know their intentions...however I've heard an Ansei legend about it
sometime ago...I figure thats where the origin came from..."
*...Ami and Sona are still continuing their journey to Cyrodiil...as Sona
searches her person a grim look falls across her face...reluctantly she turns
to Ami...*
Sona:" Problem..."
Ami: "and what would that be? It isn't bad is it?"
Sona: "Well...it just means we have to go back to Ald Raathim...you did
leave a Mark didn't you?"
Ami: "After what happened last time...yes"
*...with that the pair Recall back to Ald Raathim...*
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 19 2005, 06:21 AM
Yes. We. You think as that this place is inhabited by
mindless things? Oh dear.
"I don't understand." Anya stared at the scene far below them with
uncertianty.
"I, we, simply want a person to understand. Your friends only think about
themselves. Their homes. Their plane of exsistence. Their the ones that made
the mess, and now they want to fix it. For themselves." Allania explained.
"What does that have to do with me?"
"To show you. As I've said this is an illusion, but one that shows the
truth. You will watch your friends. Follow them, unable to help, unable to
interact. You're not actually there, mind you."
"I don't understand." Anya still remained confused.
"You blind girl..." Allania stared at the ground as well. "Just
watch and learn."
"Learn what? Do you want me to stop them? Do they know my companions are
coming?"
"No, just me, through you. Maybe others. Who knows, I'm only interested in
you."
"Why won't you allow me to help them."Anya was beginning to get
fustrated. She was never a philsophical person. And know she was shoved into a
posistion she didn't want, nor understood.
"My dear. There are planes of exsistence you'll never understand in your
entire life. Secrets that will seem like a mad garble. Ideas that seem
unintelligable. Watch and learn."
"But-"
"Watch. And learn." After that, Allania would say no more.
Anya's forehead began to burn with a slight fever. The simple illusion exacting
its toll.
Posted by: One87xe Aug 19 2005, 06:25 AM
*...One quietly excuses himself and returns to his room for the
night...he's shocked to see Ami and Sona back...*
Posted by: Moonblink Aug 19 2005, 06:41 AM
Terryn was at the Sadith Mora tavern, drinking Filn.
He was thinking about Ahjaar. She was... strange..
And what the werewolf had said to her... What did it mean?
Terryn had nowhere to go. He had no home.
Maybe he would go to Ald Raathim, see if he could help Lady Loranna.
Ahjaar had told him about Ald Raathim, and her freinds there.
She had told him about how they had helped her and her daughter without
question.
Maybe he could go there to, and help Lady Loranna, with... what ever they did.
Ahjaar hadn't gone that far into details, but he knew it was about the blue
dawn.
And he could see Ahjaar again, and meet Luxi.
Luxi seemed like an interesting girl. Smarter then normal children.
And Nalion could help him with his demonolgy reasearch.
That would be nice.
He finished his Filn. Maybe he would go to Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 19 2005, 02:50 PM
OOC Summary: Isidor, male Nord, is in
the dining hall with the rest of the group, discussing battle plans, and who
shall be the eight.
IC: Isidor had remained silent until now, and then he spoke up
"Loranna, if I may, I'd like to volunteer." He saw that Tris and
Goranthir had come back from the tavern. Maybe he'd go look for Kethiah
later...
Isidor was feeling conflicted. He wanted to see Kethiah, before she left, but
he didn't want a repeat of the incident with Zalliah. Not that the two were
anything alike.
He turned to Loranna and said "Um, what do you know, of Kethiah? She mentioned
you."
OOC Summary: Tsei, female argonian, is in the dining hall, watchinf with
intrest as the group discusses their plans.
IC: "I'd like to volunteer, but I think it's best if I don't."
Posted by: S'reddit Aug 19 2005, 05:59 PM
Summary
Goranthir, the young Dunmer/Altmer ranger, has returned from the tavern with
Tris, and is now at the castle.
Kethiah, the Dunmer assassin, is back at the tavern.
Posted by: Moonblink Aug 19 2005, 06:16 PM
QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 19 2005, 12:25 AM)
*...One quietly excuses himself and returns to his room for the
night...he's shocked to see Ami and Sona back...*
"Bye."
Ahjaar turns to Reichi. "So what have you been up to? Have I missed
anything?"
Posted by: Aki Aug 19 2005, 06:22 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 19 2005, 12:16 PM)
"Bye."
Ahjaar turns to Reichi. "So what have you been up to? Have I missed
anything?"
"A fight in the Arena, oh, and the world going all ...white... for a
moment," Reichi said with a small shrug. "Then this storm
happened..." Reichi suddenly trailled off, wrapping a hand around the
Dagger Of Senses' hilt for a moment, to enhance his senses.
"You smell of Werewolf Ahjaar..." he said after a moment, releasing
the dagger. "Now, whys that?"
Posted by: Moonblink Aug 19 2005, 06:26 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 19 2005, 12:22 PM)
"A fight in the Arena, oh, and the world going all
...white... for a moment," Reichi said with a small shrug. "Then this
storm happened..." Reichi suddenly trailled off, wrapping a hand around
the Dagger Of Senses' hilt for a moment, to enhance his senses.
"You smell of Werewolf Ahjaar..." he said after a moment, releasing
the dagger. "Now, whys that?"
"Err.. a.. long story.." She tryed to change the subject. "What
do you mean the world went 'white'?"
Posted by: Aki Aug 19 2005, 06:30 PM
"Regardless of the length of the story, you should really
take a cure common disease potion, spell, scroll, whatever soon, so you don't
end up like me," Reichi cautioned. "And by white, i mean,
litterally."
"The sky when a blank, featureless white, the ground became completely
flat and even, and deviod of traction. Stuff like that. It means bad
things."
Posted by: Moonblink Aug 19 2005, 06:34 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 19 2005, 12:30 PM)
"Regardless of the length of the story, you should really
take a cure common disease potion, spell, scroll, whatever soon, so you don't
end up like me," Reichi cautioned. "And by white, i mean,
litterally."
"The sky when a blank, featureless white, the ground became completely
flat and even, and deviod of traction. Stuff like that. It means bad
things."
"Oh, [censored]. I got infected? Hey, Luxi, come over here for a
second."
Luxi came over, and Ahjaar gave her some money.
"Go buy me a cure desiase potion." Luxi hurried off, then Ahjaar
turned back to Reichi.
"So when did that happen?"
Posted by: Aki Aug 19 2005, 06:37 PM
"A little while ago," Reichi said. "During the
Arena battle. From the way it was going, it saved us getting our [censored]
kicked."
Posted by: Moonblink Aug 19 2005, 06:42 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 19 2005, 12:37 PM)
A little while ago," Reichi said. "During the
Arena battle. From the way it was going, it saved us getting our [censored]
kicked.
"Heh. Well, when you leave, no freak distraction is going to save
you."
She looked around. "Are you going to be in the group of eight?"
Posted by: Aki Aug 19 2005, 06:56 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 19 2005, 12:42 PM)
Heh. Well, when you leave, no freak distraction is going
to save you.
She looked around. "Are you going to be in the group of eight?"
"I hope to be," Reichi said with a hint of a grin.
Posted by: syronj Aug 19 2005, 07:08 PM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is talking with others
of the group about the upcoming quest of the Eight. He is unsure whether he can
be one of the chosen Eight.
A servant tending to Anya entered and told Shaka that the Bosmer was feverish.
He asked her to try cold cloths on Anya's forehead for a while. Shaka was out
of ideas for now, unless Anya woke from her forced dream on her own.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 07:37 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 19 2005, 12:42 PM)
Heh. Well, when you leave, no freak distraction is going
to save you.
She looked around. "Are you going to be in the group of eight?"
"Is it something we can volunteer for, or do we have to be selected?"
Goranthir asked. "I want to be part of it, of course."
Posted by: Tri Aug 19 2005, 08:00 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 09:37 AM)
Is it something we can volunteer for, or do we have to be
selected?" Goranthir asked. "I want to be part of it, of
course.
"Well, I would imagine it to be a combination of both," said Diamond
seriously. "You will not go if you do not want to, but neither will you be
guaranteed if you do want to. It will be a matter of general consensus, I
suppose. Group dynamics, it's really the sort of thing I studied as a diplomat
back at home."
Her face cheered up slightly, and she smiled. "I suspect you'll go,
anyway, Goranthir. They need you."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 08:02 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 19 2005, 02:00 PM)
Her face cheered up slightly, and she smiled. "I suspect
you'll go, anyway, Goranthir. They need you."
Goranthir smiled back. "Thank you. I hope they agree. Will you be
going?"
Posted by: Tri Aug 19 2005, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 10:02 AM)
Goranthir smiled back. "Thank you. I hope they
agree. Will you be going?"
"I may, or I may not. It will most likely depend on other people. I do
believe that Isidor or Kratos will most likely be the eighth member, but if
they fall sick or are otherwise incapable of making the journey, then I'll be
going...
"I don't really mind if I stay, particularly after the incident at the
Arena earlier. If things like that happen again, and it lingers, and there's a
panic, someone will need to be around to keep the peace. I've some experience
in such things. There's also the lingering question of whether I count as three
people or one, which is a risk I would rather take only if we had to."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 19 2005, 08:25 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 19 2005, 11:59 AM)
Summary
Kethiah, the Dunmer assassin, is back at the tavern.
Isidor sat for a few more minutes in the dining hall, and then rose to his feet
and excused himself from the table. He was going to the tavern, to see if
Kethiah was still there. There was a storm raging outside, so perhaps she
wouldn't be gone, just yet.
He opened the door, and entered the tavern, soaking wet.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 08:28 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 19 2005, 02:07 PM)
"I may, or I may not. It will most likely depend on other
people. I do believe that Isidor or Kratos will most likely be the eighth member,
but if they fall sick or are otherwise incapable of making the journey, then
I'll be going...
"I don't really mind if I stay, particularly after the incident at the
Arena earlier. If things like that happen again, and it lingers, and there's a
panic, someone will need to be around to keep the peace. I've some experience
in such things. There's also the lingering question of whether I count as three
people or one, which is a risk I would rather take only if we had to."
Goranthir frowns a little at Kratos's name, but keeps his thoughts on that to
himself. Too much argument over the Ordinator had happened already.
"Loranna, Shaka, Raithen, Anya, Reichi, Ahjaar, Falco, Isidor … Well,
that’d be eight there. And a formidable eight without me.”
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 08:30 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 02:25 PM)
Isidor sat for a few more minutes in the dining hall, and then
rose to his feet and excused himself from the table. He was going to the
tavern, to see if Kethiah was still there. There was a storm raging outside, so
perhaps she wouldn't be gone, just yet.
He opened the door, and entered the tavern, soaking wet.
Kethiah stood on the stairwell, holding a candle, which gave her and her fur
blanket a warm glow. "You must really like the rain."
Posted by: Tri Aug 19 2005, 08:40 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 10:28 AM)
Goranthir frowns a little at Kratos's name, but keeps his
thoughts on that to himself. Too much argument over the Ordinator had
happened already.
"Loranna, Shaka, Raithen, Anya, Reichi, Ahjaar, Falco, Isidor … Well,
that’d be eight there. And a formidable eight without me.”
"Formidable it would be, indeed. You have special talents, though,
Goranthir; the ability to communicate with animals, for instance. Don't count
yourself out so quickly.
"I'm worried about Anya. Even if she does recover, will she be in a good
enough condition to fight? I would not want her to travel in a weakened and
vulnerable state, that would be dreadful.
"In any case, we'll just find out when the time is right, won't we?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 08:47 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 19 2005, 02:40 PM)
In any case, we'll just find out when the time is right,
won't we?
"I hope we'll find out a little bit before then, so we can solidify our
plans," Goranthir grinned. "On a more pleasant subject, I heard you
began work on Kynareth for me."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 19 2005, 08:50 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 02:30 PM)
Kethiah stood on the stairwell, holding a candle, which gave her
and her fur blanket a warm glow. "You must really like the rain."
He smiled and said "Er, no, I just wanted to see if you had left yet. I
saw Tris at the castle, so I assumed, um, that your business had
concluded."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 08:53 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 02:50 PM)
He smiled and said "Er, no, I just wanted to see if you had
left yet. I saw Tris at the castle, so I assumed, um, that your business had
concluded."
"It has, and I'll be moving on when the storm clears," Kethiah said,
stepping into the tavern, and pouring him a glass of mead. "You know, I
should be a little cross with you, Isidor. I told you I wanted to surprise
Tris, and an hour later, he's knocking on my bedroom door saying he heard I
wanted to see him."
The Dunmer woman hands Isidor the mead with a smile.
Posted by: Tri Aug 19 2005, 08:55 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 10:47 AM)
I hope we'll find out a little bit before then, so we can
solidify our plans," Goranthir grinned. "On a more pleasant subject,
I heard you began work on Kynareth for me.
Diamond nodded. "It's going to tak longer than I expected, given
everything going on here, but I did start. The work is enjoyable, and really
one of the most unique pieces I've done. I wanted to thank you for giving me
such an interesting subject.
"While things are quiet, anyway, I think I'll go do some work on it, if
only for a few minutes or hours."
Diamond excused herself and began to walk out of the room.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 19 2005, 08:56 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 02:53 PM)
It has, and I'll be moving on when the storm clears,"
Kethiah said, stepping into the tavern, and pouring him a glass of mead.
"You know, I should be a little cross with you, Isidor. I told you I
wanted to surprise Tris, and an hour later, he's knocking on my bedroom door
saying he heard I wanted to see him.
The Dunmer woman hands Isidor the mead with a smile.
"Well, I thought it would be easier. For you, that is." He took the
mead, and took a swig. "Did Tris provide you with any information?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 09:02 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 02:56 PM)
Well, I thought it would be easier. For you, that
is." He took the mead, and took a swig. "Did Tris provide you with
any information?
"He was helpful, he gave me a direction to go in my inquiries,"
Kethiah replied, taking a sip of her brandy. She touched Isidor's arm.
"You are soaking wet."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 19 2005, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 03:02 PM)
He was helpful, he gave me a direction to go in my
inquiries," Kethiah replied, taking a sip of her brandy. She touched
Isidor's arm. "You are soaking wet.
Isidor smiled and said "It's better then the usual hot and humid climate
around here." He paused for a moment and then said "How do you know
Loranna?"
OOC: Back in ten minutes.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 09:18 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 03:08 PM)
Isidor smiled and said "It's better then the usual hot and
humid climate around here." He paused for a moment and then said "How
do you know Loranna?"
OOC: Back in ten minutes.
Kethiah smiled and left.
A moment later, she returned with a soft, dry fur blanket, such as the one she
was wearing. She handed it to Isidor.
"I know Loranna through her late lover Jazbet," Kethiah's voice was
quiet now. "He was a very good man, one of the best. Maybe too good for
this world. And you? How do you know her? And how well?"
Posted by: One87xe Aug 19 2005, 09:41 PM
*...Ald Raathim Tavern/Inn...after getting a good nights sleep
One, Ami and Sona awake and start their day...One decides to check out the
shops he seen when he first started exploring...when Ami and Sona volunteer to
go along however he changes his mind...something about a day full of
"ohhh....isn't it pretty?", and "I think that looks darling on
you!!" concerns him...instead he decides to read through Sona's book while
they go shopping...maybe he can find something she missed...*
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 19 2005, 10:04 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 03:18 PM)
Kethiah smiled and left.
A moment later, she returned with a soft, dry fur blanket, such as the one she
was wearing. She handed it to Isidor.
"I know Loranna through her late lover Jazbet," Kethiah's voice was
quiet now. "He was a very good man, one of the best. Maybe too good
for this world. And you? How do you know her? And how well?"
Isidor wrapped the blanket around himself, and said "Thank you. I met
Loranna's father, Gram, in Dagon Fel. I travelled with him and the rest of his
group back to Ald Rathimm, and here I am."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 19 2005, 10:08 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 01:28 PM)
Goranthir frowns a little at Kratos's name, but keeps his thoughts
on that to himself. Too much argument over the Ordinator had happened
already.
"Loranna, Shaka, Raithen, Anya, Reichi, Ahjaar, Falco, Isidor … Well,
that’d be eight there. And a formidable eight without me.”
Tris was scribbing in his journal.
"I count... thirteen... possibilities. Loranna, Goranthir, Anya if she
recovers, Ahjaar now that she's back, Reichi, Shaka, Isidor, Falco, Diamond,
Teleran, Kratos, Fernando, Raithen. And that's assuming Nalion's too exhausted
and Arynel will be too busy getting us there."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 10:11 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 04:04 PM)
Isidor wrapped the blanket around himself, and said "Thank
you. I met Loranna's father, Gram, in Dagon Fel. I travelled with him and the
rest of his group back to Ald Rathimm, and here I am."
"Here we are," Kethiah agreed. Her blanket slipped a moment, but she
quickly recovered. There was just enough time to tell she wasn't wearing
anything under it. "I'm sorry, Isidor, I didn't mean to shock you."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 10:13 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 04:08 PM)
Tris was scribbing in his journal.
"I count... thirteen... possibilities. Loranna, Goranthir, Anya if she
recovers, Ahjaar now that she's back, Reichi, Shaka, Isidor, Falco, Diamond,
Teleran, Kratos, Fernando, Raithen. And that's assuming Nalion's too exhausted
and Arynel will be too busy getting us there."
"What do you think is the magic formula?" Goranthir asked. "Four
melee fighters, two mages, two archers?"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 19 2005, 10:15 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 04:11 PM)
Here we are," Kethiah agreed. Her blanket
slipped a moment, but she quickly recovered. There was just enough time
to tell she wasn't wearing anything under it. "I'm sorry, Isidor, I
didn't mean to shock you.
He smiled a wide smile and then said "Not shocking at all." He leaned
closer to her, and kissed her on the cheek.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 10:17 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 04:15 PM)
He smiled a wide smile and then said "Not shocking at
all." He leaned closer to her, and kissed her on the cheek.
"I'm glad," she smiled, and reached into the folds of his fur
blanket, touching his chest. "You're still soaking wet."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 19 2005, 10:24 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 04:17 PM)
I'm glad," she smiled, and reached into the folds of
his fur blanket, touching his chest. "You're still soaking wet.
"Yes." He kissed her again and pulled her closer to him.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 10:27 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 04:24 PM)
"Yes." He kissed her again and pulled her closer to
him.
She held back a moment, and then responded with surprising softness and
gentleness for a woman whose job it was to kill people.
"You'll want to get those off and dry them out," she said, kissing
his neck. "There's a fireplace in my room ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 19 2005, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 03:13 PM)
What do you think is the magic formula?" Goranthir
asked. "Four melee fighters, two mages, two archers?
"My ideal group would have three mages," Tris said. "A hexer and
buffer, a healer, and a destruction mage. Three fighters, two archers. But
we'll take what we can get. And there isn't really anyone in the group who's a
destruction mage."
He rubbed his eyes, then looked at the others.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 19 2005, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 04:27 PM)
She held back a moment, and then responded with surprising
softness and gentleness for a woman whose job it was to kill people.
"You'll want to get those off and dry them out," she said, kissing
his neck. "There's a fireplace in my room ..."
He nodded and said "That sounds like a great idea." He took her arm
in his and started to walk towards her room.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 10:31 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 04:29 PM)
My ideal group would have three mages," Tris
said. "A hexer and buffer, a healer, and a destruction mage. Three
fighters, two archers. But we'll take what we can get. And there isn't really
anyone in the group who's a destruction mage.
He rubbed his eyes, then looked at the others.
"Well, you fight with the army you've got," Goranthir agreed.
"Luckily, most of are pretty versatile."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 19 2005, 10:31 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 04:29 PM)
He nodded and said "That sounds like a great idea." He
took her arm in his and started to walk towards her room.
OOC: Fade out.
Posted by: Tri Aug 19 2005, 10:44 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 12:29 PM)
My ideal group would have three mages," Tris
said. "A hexer and buffer, a healer, and a destruction mage. Three
fighters, two archers. But we'll take what we can get. And there isn't really
anyone in the group who's a destruction mage.
He rubbed his eyes, then looked at the others.
Diamond reappeared in the doorway, pausing to speak before she left.
"Marein can do some mean destruction spells," she offered.
"Lightning mostly. I've seen them, he can make them go in weird directions
and stuff - that's one of the things he was working on over the past six months.
"Trouble is, he has a tendency to blow his spells up in his face, or in
yours. His magic is very good when it works out, but when it doesn't - "
here she touched the crown meaningfully " then it has seriously bad
effects."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 19 2005, 10:46 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 19 2005, 03:44 PM)
Diamond reappeared in the doorway, pausing to speak before she
left. "Marein can do some mean destruction spells," she offered.
"Lightning mostly. I've seen them, he can make them go in weird directions
and stuff - that's one of the things he was working on over the past six
months.
"Trouble is, he has a tendency to blow his spells up in his face, or in
yours. His magic is very good when it works out, but when it doesn't - "
here she touched the crown meaningfully " then it has seriously bad
effects."
"I'm hoping the three of you count as one person," Tris said. "That
could give us a real advantage."
Posted by: Tri Aug 19 2005, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 12:46 PM)
I'm hoping the three of you count as one
person," Tris said. "That could give us a real advantage.
Diamond asked the question, the same question she'd been asking all week, one
more time: "And if we don't? I'm really worried about that. I don't
understand the mechanics, here, but what if we count as three, and all of us
are killed for trying to bring ten instead of eight? What if we're delayed for
too long, and it all comes apart? I don't think we should take that
risk...unless..."
She drew in a sharp breath. "If I take off the crown, Marein and Shai
remain in it. What if Marein takes off the crown, while he's in charge of the
body? Would it be only him who remains? Or would he just black out his senses
again and give the body back to me?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 19 2005, 10:53 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 19 2005, 03:51 PM)
Diamond asked the question, the same question she'd been asking
all week, one more time: "And if we don't? I'm really worried about that.
I don't understand the mechanics, here, but what if we count as three, and all
of us are killed for trying to bring ten instead of eight? What if we're
delayed for too long, and it all comes apart? I don't think we should take that
risk...unless..."
She drew in a sharp breath. "If I take off the crown, Marein and Shai
remain in it. What if Marein takes off the crown, while he's in charge of the
body? Would it be only him who remains? Or would he just black out his senses
again and give the body back to me?"
"I don't think we'll be able to leave with more than eight," Tris
said. "We'd have to ask Arynel, but I think that if there's going to be a
problem, we'll know right away."
Posted by: Tri Aug 19 2005, 11:00 PM
Marein flexed Diamond's fingers. "Well, might as well try
it," he said. He reached up and placed his hands on the circlet, took a
deep breath, and pulled.
Everything went black, and he was again alone in the little jewel with Shai.
Diamond frowned. "Well, I suppose that doesn't work, then," she said,
wearing it again. "Pity."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 19 2005, 11:19 PM
Once Falco was out of the room he immediately headed for the
castle's exit. The storm was still going strong nd nobody seemed o be out on
the streets. Falco found it hard to see more than a few feet in front of him.
He reached the arena. There Falco strung his bow and knocked an arrow from his
quiver. He took a shot at the target, missing horribly. "I better learn to
shoot this thing in bad conditions or I'm useless to the group." Falco
would continue this for the rest of the night.
Posted by: AND Aug 19 2005, 11:23 PM
PLaas had seen Falco leave teh castle, wondering what he was up
to, HE left also. As he followed Falco he saw him enter teh arena. He watched
as Falco missed teh target. Then he knew that Falco must have felt doubt
because his archery skill wasn't what it needed to be. "You shouldn't aim at
the target, the wind will knock it away." HE said.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 19 2005, 11:26 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 19 2005, 01:23 PM)
PLaas had seen Falco leave teh castle, wondering what he was up
to, HE left also. As he followed Falco he saw him enter teh arena. He watched
as Falco missed teh target. Then he knew that Falco must have felt doubt
because his archery skill wasn't what it needed to be. "You shouldn't aim
at the target, the wind will knock it away." HE said.
Falco didn't speak to Plaas, knowing that the imperial was the better archer.
Falco continued his archery.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 19 2005, 11:33 PM
Nalion quietly joined Tris, Goranthir and Diamond and nodded to
them in greeting. Over the past hours, the mage had been busy writing some
thoughts down in the library, then checked if the book he brought with him was
safe.
"Forging battle plans, Tris?", he asked.
Posted by: AND Aug 19 2005, 11:42 PM
Plaas kept silent at teh Argonian's wishes and continued to
watch him. But soon he had gotten bored and he stood up and grabbed a bow next
to Falco. The hard wind was blowing to his right. HE fired a practice shot and
it hit the target to the right of him. Then he picked up another arrow from his
quiver and aimed his bow at Falco's target, barely but enough so that teh wind
would push his arrow to his target. Then, he released his arrow, and watched it
cut through the foggy wind and then watched as it landed on his target, almost
in teh center but not yet. The weather interfered with Plaas' shot too.
Posted by: raithen Aug 19 2005, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 04:29 PM)
My ideal group would have three mages," Tris
said. "A hexer and buffer, a healer, and a destruction mage. Three
fighters, two archers. But we'll take what we can get. And there isn't really
anyone in the group who's a destruction mage.
He rubbed his eyes, then looked at the others.
"Your memory decieves you," said Raithen, catching Tris' atention.
"Destruction, along with Conguration, is the school of magic I most excell
in."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 12:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 04:31 PM)
OOC: Fade out.
Isidor laid next to Kethiah for a while. He felt happy, for perhaps the first
time in years. He thought about his life, until he had approached Falco, those
many weeks ago. He didn't think about demons to deal with, or other realms to
venture to. He just thought about the here, the now, and Kethiah. He frowned,
when he turned to her and said "I guess it's time for me to go."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 06:05 PM)
Isidor laid next to Kethiah for a while. He felt happy, for
perhaps the first time in years. He thought about his life, until he had approached
Falco, those many weeks ago. He didn't think about demons to deal with, or
other realms to venture to. He just thought about the here, the now, and
Kethiah. He frowned, when he turned to her and said "I guess it's
time for me to go."
Kethiah looked at Isidor, and then to the window. The rain pattered against the
glass.
She looked strangely vulnerable. He had thought her pretty at the docks before
he had a closer look at her, but now Kethiah did look pretty.
"I'll be leaving soon too," she said. "I'll be in Wayrest. If
you want to find me."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 12:15 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 06:08 PM)
Kethiah looked at Isidor, and then to the window. The rain
pattered against the glass.
She looked strangely vulnerable. He had thought her pretty at the docks
before he had a closer look at her, but now Kethiah did look pretty.
"I'll be leaving soon too," she said. "I'll be in Wayrest.
If you want to find me."
"I hope to find you. Maybe once this thing is over, I'll come and see
you."
He wanted so much to say "I love you" but he bit his tounge. For now.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 12:16 AM
Falco continued his archery, getting better. He still, however
had a long way to go before he compared to te skill of any Bosmer.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:06 AM
Isidor thought for a moment, and then looked Kethiah right in
the eyes. "I love you." He didn't know what he'd say, but he knew he
meant. He meant it that he wanted to see her again, too. He may have had
unfinished business in Skyrirm, but this was what mattered now. He kissed her
again. He looked at her reaction, and it wasn't what he had expected. He
thought she'd return some of the emotion, but it didn't like she would.
What had he done?
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 01:09 AM
As Plaas watched Falco, he could see improvement. Falco was a
fast learner. But Plaas was bored, he spotted a dummy, he approached it. HE ran
his finger throughout it. It was rough, brown and was worn down from year of
use. HE put his bow down and started to punch it. Then kick it. He had a
feeling that someday, a hand-to-hand fight would determine his life, or lack
of.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 01:18 AM
*...several hours had passed and One continued looking through
the book...just when he was about to give up hope he finds a small one sentence
line near some nonsence about how to make Comberry pie...he takes out a small
chunk of memory stone and begins dictating...*
"How to Respirit your Spirit-Sword"
"Ingredient #1: 2 parts crushed Grand Soul Gem"
"Ingredient #2: one spirit or essence of man or mer"
"Ingredient #3: please consult the sub-library on the Isle of Stirk for
further information"
"Crap..."
Posted by: MrSneak Yesterday, 02:15 AM
Sitting on the outer edge of the arena, a shadowed figure was
barely visible through the fog. He observed the archers intently, watching
their form.
They weren't bad.
He had spent too much time in the shelter of Imperial structures, and he knew
he should get out more. The open air and thick, moist fog made this structure
feel less restricting.
Perhaps it was paranoia that kept him idle, frequently indoors.
At least during the daytime.
On his left arm, a metal bracer gathered condensation from the moist air. He
watched in boredom as a droplet gathered with others as it dripped down the
cold, smooth surface, falling to the hard floor between his feet.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 19 2005, 05:33 PM)
"Forging battle plans, Tris?", he asked.
"Forging is the right word," Goranthir replied. "We want
plans that are simple but flexible, where each of us knows what we're supposed
to do to support one another ... But right now, we're just trying to figure out
what the perfect mix is. Tris thinks three mages, three warriors, and two
archers."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:29 AM
Isidor left the room, and made his way to the castle. He need to
talk to someone. Maybe Loranna, if she was alone. He hoped he hadn't done
anything wrong with Kethiah.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 04:29 PM)
Isidor left the room, and made his way to the castle. He need to
talk to someone. Maybe Loranna, if she was alone. He hoped he hadn't done
anything wrong with Kethiah.
"OI! Iz! Over here!" Falco ran over from the arena. "Isidor what
are you doing leaving the tavern at this hour? I would have thought you'd be
passed out, drunk by now."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 19 2005, 08:37 PM)
OI! Iz! Over here!" Falco ran over from the arena.
"Isidor what are you doing leaving the tavern at this hour? I would have
thought you'd be passed out, drunk by now.
Isidor's first instinct was to punch Falco in the face, but he resisted the
urge. "I, um, I had some unfinished business, that I had to, erm, take
care of. Do you know where Loranna is? I really need to talk to her."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 04:40 PM)
Isidor's first instinct was to punch Falco in the face, but he
resisted the urge. "I, um, I had some unfinished business, that I
had to, erm, take care of. Do you know where Loranna is? I really need to talk
to her."
"Unfinished buisness? You mean you ran out of money to buy your mead, and
need to beg Loranna for some?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 19 2005, 08:42 PM)
Unfinished buisness? You mean you ran out of money
to buy your mead, and need to beg Loranna for some?
Isidor almost hit Falco this time. "What the [censored] is your problem?
Do you know where Loranna is or not?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 04:43 PM)
Isidor almost hit Falco this time. "What the [censored] is
your problem? Do you know where Loranna is or not?"
"Falco was surprised by the outbirst. Isidor had never struck him as an
angry drunk, but as a calm blissfully idiotic drunk. "Isidor, what did I
do? Whats the matter?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 19 2005, 08:45 PM)
Falco was surprised by the outbirst. Isidor had never
struck him as an angry drunk, but as a calm blissfully idiotic drunk.
"Isidor, what did I do? Whats the matter?
"Nothing. I'm sorry I got mad. I just really, really need to talk to
Loranna. Do you know where she is?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 04:45 PM)
Nothing. I'm sorry I got mad. I just really, really need
to talk to Loranna. Do you know where she is?
"Errr... in the castle" Falco backed up a few paces and allowed
Isidor to pass.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 19 2005, 08:48 PM)
"Errr... in the castle" Falco backed up a few paces
and allowed Isidor to pass.
Isidor muttered something that sounded like "Thanks" and then made
his way to the castle, and into the dining hall, hoping Loranna would be there.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 04:50 PM)
Isidor muttered something that sounded like "Thanks"
and then made his way to the castle, and into the dining hall, hoping Loranna
would be there.
This should be good... thought Falco as he discreetly followed Isidor
back into the dining hall.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 08:23 PM)
"Forging is the right word," Goranthir replied.
"We want plans that are simple but flexible, where each of us knows what
we're supposed to do to support one another ... But right now, we're just
trying to figure out what the perfect mix is. Tris thinks three mages,
three warriors, and two archers."
"That sounds pretty good, actually," Loranna says, walking into the
dining hall. "Or maybe an extra warrior in place of an archer, since Anya
seems to not be getting up anytime soon ..."
She nods to everyone present, saying "How's everyone doing? Any further
thoughts on our plans?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 08:56 PM)
That sounds pretty good, actually," Loranna says,
walking into the dining hall. "Or maybe an extra warrior in place of
an archer, since Anya seems to not be getting up anytime soon ...
She nods to everyone present, saying "How's everyone doing? Any
further thoughts on our plans?"
Isidor turned to face Loranna "Um, I know we're planning a trip to save
Mundus and everything, but is there any chance you could spare a moment to talk
about something with me?" He glanced around the hall "In
private?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 08:58 PM)
Isidor turned to face Loranna "Um, I know we're planning a
trip to save Mundus and everything, but is there any chance you could spare a
moment to talk about something with me?" He glanced around the hall
"In private?"
"Are you all right, Isidor?" Goranthir asked, concerned.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 08:58 PM)
Isidor turned to face Loranna "Um, I know we're planning a
trip to save Mundus and everything, but is there any chance you could spare a
moment to talk about something with me?" He glanced around the hall
"In private?"
Loranna raises an eyebrow at Isidor, saying "Um, all right ... how about
the study?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:08 AM
ooc: sorry y'all, had to leave in the middle of stuff...
"Raithen, I didn't realize you were good with Destruction," Tris
said, writing in his journal again. "That's helpful. What we need is a
balance, because we can't guess their tactics. If they are strong against
non-magical damage, we'll do magical damage. And vice versa. No one can defend
against everything."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 09:06 PM)
Loranna raises an eyebrow at Isidor, saying "Um, all right
... how about the study?"
Isidor nodded and said "That's fine."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 05:09 PM)
Pie is good
falco agreed
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 09:09 PM)
Isidor nodded and said "That's fine."
Seeing how distracted Isidor looks, Loranna says "Excuse us a moment,
everyone," and leads Isidor off to the study, closing the door behind her.
"... What is it?" she asks. "The last time I saw you with a look
like that, you ..." She pauses,frowning again. "Wait, have I seen you
look like that, or is that the familiarity from the book coming out ..."
Shaking her head, she says "What is it?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 09:22 PM)
Seeing how distracted Isidor looks, Loranna says "Excuse us
a moment, everyone," and leads Isidor off to the study, closing the door
behind her.
"... What is it?" she asks. "The last time I saw you with
a look like that, you ..." She pauses,frowning again.
"Wait, have I seen you look like that, or is that the familiarity from the
book coming out ..."
Shaking her head, she says "What is it?"
"I went back down to the tavern, to see Kethiah. And we ended up, um,
sleeping together." Isidor blushed.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:30 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 09:24 PM)
"I went back down to the tavern, to see Kethiah. And we
ended up, um, sleeping together." Isidor blushed.
Loranna blinks. " ... You and Kethiah?" she says, slightly surprised.
" ... Er, you're looking like something bad happened," she says,
growing a bit more concerned.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 09:30 PM)
Loranna blinks. " ... You and Kethiah?" she
says, slightly surprised.
" ... Er, you're looking like something bad happened," she says,
growing a bit more concerned.
"Believe me, no one was more surpised then I was. What bothers me, is
well, I said I loved her, and she didn't say anything in reply. She just loked
at me. Did I do something wrong? Did I offend her?" Isidor looked worried.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 09:31 PM)
"Believe me, no one was more surpised then I was. What
bothers me, is well, I said I loved her, and she didn't say anything in reply.
She just loked at me. Did I do something wrong? Did I offend her?" Isidor
looked worried.
" ... You said you loved her?" Loranna asks, privatelty
thinking Oh Dibella, he's been away from people for too long ...
"I don't know Kethiah all that well, Isidor, but from what I do know of
her, I'd say you simply took her by surprise," Loranna says, her brow
crinkling.
" ... Just how did the two of you ... if that's okay for me to ask, that
is ..." she adds, giving an embarrassed grin.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 09:36 PM)
" ... You said you loved her?" Loranna
asks, privatelty thinking Oh Dibella, he's been away from people for too
long ...
"I don't know Kethiah all that well, Isidor, but from what I do know of
her, I'd say you simply took her by surprise," Loranna says, her brow
crinkling.
" ... Just how did the two of you ... if that's okay for me to ask, that
is ..." she adds, giving an embarrassed grin.
"It's the way I am, I suppose. I say what's on my heart, and I don't think
about it."
"I met her at the docks, then we got a drink, then Tris talked with her.
Then, I went to meet her, and..." His voice trailed off.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 09:38 PM)
It's the way I am, I suppose. I say what's on my heart,
and I don't think about it.
"I met her at the docks, then we got a drink, then Tris talked with her.
Then, I went to meet her, and..." His voice trailed off.
Loranna feels the skin on her scalp begin to tighten; she resists an urge to
shake Isidor and say You big lug ...
"Isidor, tell me - do you honestly think you love Kethiah?" Loranna
asks. "You've known her for how long again?"
Posted by: MrSneak Yesterday, 03:44 AM
The shadowed figure, bored with the continual archery practice
left the arena, concealed by the fog, unnoticed leaving just as he entered.
Strolling, slightly hunched, up a dirt path, he headed toward the Castle.
His feet gathered a thick layer of moist dirt as he walked.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 09:41 PM)
Loranna feels the skin on her scalp begin to tighten; she
resists an urge to shake Isidor and say You big lug ...
"Isidor, tell me - do you honestly think you love Kethiah?" Loranna
asks. "You've known her for how long again?"
Isidor looked directley at Loranna and said "Yes. I do. I've known her for
a day, maybe less."
He thought for a moment and then said "I'm not a moron, Loranna, no matter
how I act. I know how I feel." He didn't mean to sound rude, but he was
worried, and upset.
He sighed "Maybe I'm just overreacting." His face was a mixture of nervousness,
fear, and confussion.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 03:51 AM
Plaas was bored in the arena, FAlco had already left, but he had
just noticed, he made his way back to the castle.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 09:46 PM)
Isidor looked directley at Loranna and said "Yes. I do.
I've known her for a day, maybe less."
He thought for a moment and then said "I'm not a moron, Loranna, no matter
how I act. I know how I feel." He didn't mean to sound rude, but he was
worried, and upset.
He sighed "Maybe I'm just overreacting." His face was a mixture of
nervousness, fear, and confussion.
"Isidor," Loranna says, "I don't think you're a moron - but I do
think you're getting love and attraction confused. I've had this confusion
myself; I still wrestle with the difference between the two, and I'm already a
widow looking to remarry."
She smiles gently, putting a hand on Isidor's shoulder. "I think you're
feeling lonely - you've been alone for the better part of ten years, you left
someone behind back in Skyrim, you're around a lot of people who have
relationships or are trying to form relationships ... you're lonely and you
want someone to comfort you like other people are comforted. And Kethiah ...
well, like I said, I don't know her well and don't know what she was thinking.
But I suspect the two of you felt attraction for one another - attraction that
might someday grow into love, but which isn't there yet."
Posted by: MrSneak Yesterday, 03:58 AM
The stranger approached the castle.
Cool breath escaped his lips, exhaling a sigh.
It's been so long, wandering continuously.
What is it that draws him now, to this place. So far from where he was?
His gut reactions always told him, wherever he ends up, he goes for a reason.
But it was superstition.
Hesitating, he loitered near the entrance. Quietly waiting for something to
motivate him.
The air was still thick and moist. Flaring his nostrils, he savored the flavor.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 03:59 AM
Penfort Derry, Daggerfall
"I am amazed," said Paul, who hailed from Northpoint, "as to WHY
Daggerfall City does not have a Temple to Arkay"
"Stop being amazed, Kynarith is the Patron god of Daggerfall, so all the
other gods are shunned in turn for her" Arisa, who was originally a native
of Anticlare replied
"I dont see why they dont worship the same gods in the same place"
said Landon, as the three of them neared the Temple of Arkay, "I mean, its
so much easier to just visit the one cathedral"
"At least we dont worship Tiber Septum as a god, a great man yes, but a
god?" Paul quipped
"Septim IS a god!" Pined Landon, "He is the god of heroes!"
"You two, keep quiet, this is a holy place!" yelled Arisa as she
dismounted her horse, and gave a deep bow to the colection priest who stood at
the door collecting Alms, dropping ten gold coins into his bag, and entering
the temple, the other two followed.
The priest was sitting there, looking somewhat nervous, but quicky arose to
greet his visitors, "Greetings, greetings, would you like a warm
drink?" he said, despite the fact it was quite hot in here
"Greetings, good sir! We were wondering if we could talk about a
wedding?" Landon remarked popously
"hmm, I am a bit busy here, with all these ghosts popping up..." the
Priest said, before Arisa placed a bag in front of him, loaded with gold
"And we were just thinking about leaving this donation. Perhaps the Temple
of Mara will do it for us instead?" Arisa sighed
The priest looked into the bag, "When do you want the wedding to take
place?"
Landon informed him of the date and the location.
"Hmm... it would be easier if I went with you" the preist said,
before introducing himself as Elbent Aurili. He ordered the Almsman to ready a
horse, and told his assistant to take over his role. An hour later, they were
on the road back to Daggerfall
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(MrSneak @ Aug 19 2005, 09:58 PM)
The air was still thick and moist. Flaring his nostrils,
he savored the flavor.
"Can I help you, sera?" asked the guard, looking at the stranger,
trying to categorize him. There were enough odd looking characters who turned
out to be friend of the Lady, it was usually smart to be polite.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:05 AM
Shaka walked over to Goranthir. "Goran, as much as it pains
me to say it, I'm not sure Anya will be able to join the Eight, unless she
wakes from this coma-like state. I still want to go with the Eight, if
possible, but it may be that you're better suited to go, either as Anya's
replacement or mine."
"I guess it's too early to tell. . . ."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 09:55 PM)
Isidor," Loranna says, "I don't think you're a
moron - but I do think you're getting love and attraction confused. I've
had this confusion myself; I still wrestle with the difference between the two,
and I'm already a widow looking to remarry.
She smiles gently, putting a hand on Isidor's shoulder. "I think
you're feeling lonely - you've been alone for the better part of ten years, you
left someone behind back in Skyrim, you're around a lot of people who have
relationships or are trying to form relationships ... you're lonely and you
want someone to comfort you like other people are comforted. And Kethiah
... well, like I said, I don't know her well and don't know what she was
thinking. But I suspect the two of you felt attraction for one another -
attraction that might someday grow into love, but which isn't there yet."
Isidor frowns for a moment and then said "I know that love takes a long
time to cultivate, but I felt something. I know I did. It wasn't just a one
night stand, I know it. I'm not even sure about going to back to Skyrim
anymore. For all I know, she could be married or dead."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(MrSneak @ Aug 19 2005, 07:58 PM)
The stranger approached the castle.
Cool breath escaped his lips, exhaling a sigh.
It's been so long, wandering continuously.
What is it that draws him now, to this place. So far from where he was?
His gut reactions always told him, wherever he ends up, he goes for a reason.
But it was superstition.
Hesitating, he loitered near the entrance. Quietly waiting for something
to motivate him.
The air was still thick and moist. Flaring his nostrils, he savored the
flavor.
Something small, dark, and lightning-fast shot past the newcomer's legs,
cutting through the pouring rain and disappearing into the grey ahead. It was a
Bosmer, and he seemed to be carring someone's enormous undergarments like a
flag.
Moments later, with a tread like the thunder overhead, an enormous, one-eyed,
ugly orc came thundering up the pass.
"YOU THIEVING GIT!" It shouted, "IF I CATCH YOU, I'LL BRUSH MY
TEETH WITH YOUR FLIMSY BONES!"
In a heartbeat, he too was gone, leaving the stranger alone again with the
rain.
Posted by: MrSneak Yesterday, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 10:02 PM)
"Can I help you, sera?" asked the guard, looking at the
stranger, trying to categorize him. There were enough odd looking
characters who turned out to be friend of the Lady, it was usually smart to be
polite.
"Uuhhrrmmrm..." a slight grumble fluttered in his indecision,
"What kind of help do you offer a stranger like myself?"
S'kal'fei peeked out from under his hood, glancing up toward the Dunmer. After seeing
the face of the guard, he immediately gazed back upon the ground.
EDIT:
A shout and a brush of air passed around S'kal'fei's body and he looked around
in confusion. Taking off his hood and reaching for the pole-arm on his back,
the now obvious argonian, searched in frantic paranoia.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 10:06 PM)
Isidor frowns for a moment and then said "I know that love
takes a long time to cultivate, but I felt something. I know I did. It wasn't just
a one night stand, I know it. I'm not even sure about going to back to Skyrim
anymore. For all I know, she could be married or dead."
Loranna thinks to herself He's running from his past, isn't he?
"Yes, I know; as Tris and I both said, closure would be a good thing for
you," Loranna says. "Especially if you're finding yourself attracted
to someone else."
Loranna sighs. "Isidor, please don't take this the wrong way. You're
sounding like a kid with a crush. You still don't even know what Kethiah feels;
this isn't the time to be replanning your future."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:12 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 19 2005, 10:05 PM)
Shaka walked over to Goranthir. "Goran, as much as it
pains me to say it, I'm not sure Anya will be able to join the Eight, unless
she wakes from this coma-like state. I still want to go with the Eight,
if possible, but it may be that you're better suited to go, either as Anya's
replacement or mine."
"I guess it's too early to tell. . . ."
"Thank you, Shaka, but I wouldn't want to go for that reason,"
Goranthir replied. He didn't say it, but he thought I'm their replacement?
Were the Eight already drawn, and I missed it while we were at the tavern?.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 10:10 PM)
Loranna thinks to herself He's running from his past, isn't
he?
"Yes, I know; as Tris and I both said, closure would be a good thing for
you," Loranna says. "Especially if you're finding yourself
attracted to someone else."
Loranna sighs. "Isidor, please don't take this the wrong way.
You're sounding like a kid with a crush. You still don't even know what
Kethiah feels; this isn't the time to be replanning your future."
"I tried to ask her what she felt, but she wouldn't tell me." He
said, his voice slightly raised. "What should I have done?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:15 AM
The guard reacted with nonchalance to the chase. He was used to
Cyndarius's men, and much more.
QUOTE(MrSneak @ Aug 19 2005, 10:08 PM)
"Uuhhrrmmrm..." a slight grumble fluttered in his
indecision,
"What kind of help do you offer a stranger like myself?"
As he watched the newcomer look through his bags, he said, "What I meant,
sera, was what do you want here?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 10:12 PM)
"Thank you, Shaka, but I wouldn't want to go for that
reason," Goranthir replied. He didn't say it, but he thought I'm
their replacement? Were the Eight already drawn, and I missed it while we
were at the tavern?.
Noticing Goranthir's surprise, Shaka took a stab at an apology: "Nothing's
set in stone yet, Goran; I shouldn't have said anything. I think your ability
to talk to animals might prove more useful than whatever I may have learned,
though, not to mention your armor and Kynarine abilities with the katana."
Shaka nodded awkwardly and walked to one side of the room.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 10:14 PM)
I tried to ask her what she felt, but she wouldn't tell
me." He said, his voice slightly raised. "What should I have
done?
"Isidor," Loranna says, biting her tongue. Damn but men some days
could be so annoying, and that was considering how utterly annoying and foolish
she herself was habitually.
"Isidor," she starts again, "first thing to do, is calm down.
She might not even know herself how she feels."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 10:18 PM)
"Isidor," Loranna says, biting her tongue. Damn
but men some days could be so annoying, and that was considering how utterly
annoying and foolishshe herself was habitually.
"Isidor," she starts again, "first thing to do, is calm
down. She might not even know herself how she feels."
"I didn't mean to get angry, Loranna. I feel very odd. I want to see
Kethiah again, I don't want to seem like an overanxious moron, I don't want to
get hurt again. I just feel confused." He was sweating now, and he didn't
know why.
Posted by: MrSneak Yesterday, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 10:15 PM)
What I meant, sera, was what do you want here?
He pulled his hood back on, "I see this is a location of prominence.
Tell me, what is the purpose of an establishment such as this?"
The Argonian obviously wasn't a local. The pattern and color of his scales
suggested that his environment was a bit different. Primarily, though, his gait
was different from the local Argonians.
"It seems a structure of this quality would house something
important."
His voice was low and curious.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 19 2005, 09:17 PM)
Noticing Goranthir's surprise, Shaka took a stab at an
apology: "Nothing's set in stone yet, Goran; I shouldn't have
said anything. I think your ability to talk to animals might prove more
useful than whatever I may have learned, though, not to mention your armor and
Kynarine abilities with the katana."
Shaka nodded awkwardly and walked to one side of the room.
"Shaka..."
Tris tried to keep his temper under control. He had always been bothered by the
thought that Shaka didn't like him much; it made him testy, which put him at a
disadvantage. Self-fulfilling prophecy.
"It's not either you or Goranthir. I have to ask, though: do you ever do
ANYTHING but complain about how useless you are?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 10:22 PM)
Shaka...
Tris tried to keep his temper under control. He had always been bothered by the
thought that Shaka didn't like him much; it made him testy, which put him
at a disadvantage. Self-fulfilling prophecy.
"It's not either you or Goranthir. I have to ask, though: do you
ever do ANYTHING but complain about how useless you are?"
Shaka had to wince at that. "Touche," he said. "I also worry
about Anya, but you have a point."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:27 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 10:21 PM)
"I didn't mean to get angry, Loranna. I feel very odd. I
want to see Kethiah again, I don't want to seem like an overanxious moron, I
don't want to get hurt again. I just feel confused." He was sweating now,
and he didn't know why.
"No one ever wants to get hurt Isidor," Loranna says. "It's part
of life, though, and relatonships; no relationship is ever safe from risk, no
relationship worth having at least. And ... don't worry about looking like an
overanxious moron."
She somehow fails to mention why Isidor shouldn't worry about looking like an
overanxious moron, feeling he doesn't need to be reminded he already does.
"You want to see Kethiah again? I don't know what to suggest about that.
But if you do go, remember she may not necessarily feel as you do - and don't
take that as proof you're bad, or that you screwed up."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 04:31 AM
Slyvos was in his room again, rummaging through his stuff under
his bed again. It was such a nine forsaken mess...
'okay... now where did I put it?!'
He finally found it, pulling out a familiar looking amulet...
'yes... this old thing.' {ahhh... yes, all you'd have to do is make the
potion... go ahead... you did it once...} 'and never again...'
He put it back in the chest under his bed, locking it to the point where only
the most skilled thief, or the most power magics, could open it.
He got up, putting his robe on and sighing, wandering the castle a bit for now.
A few more tries... that should make sure he could make the surprise.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 10:27 PM)
No one ever wants to get hurt Isidor," Loranna
says. "It's part of life, though, and relatonships; no relationship
is ever safe from risk, no relationship worth having at least. And ... don't
worry about looking like an overanxious moron.
She somehow fails to mention why Isidor shouldn't worry about looking like an
overanxious moron, feeling he doesn't need to be reminded he already does.
"You want to see Kethiah again? I don't know what to suggest about
that. But if you do go, remember she may not necessarily feel as you do -
and don't take that as proof you're bad, or that you screwed up."
Isidor sighed and said "You're right. About everything. I should just calm
down, and see what happens, instead of worrying about what's going to happen.
If Kethiah wants to see me again, she knows where to find me. It's like Arynel
says, I suppose, "walk the path"." He smiles and says
"Well, you've got more important things to deal with then a lovesick Nord.
You should be downstairs planning our trip." He smiles, a weak smile, then
opens the door of her study.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 19 2005, 09:26 PM)
Shaka had to wince at that. "Touche," he
said. "I also worry about Anya, but you have a point."
"We all have people we worry about," Tris said. His voice came out
rougher than he intended; he was thinking of Ciel, in a dreamless sleep.
"The thing is, you're fighting FOR Anya. Shouldn't that make you
invincible?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 10:31 PM)
Isidor sighed and said "You're right. About everything. I
should just calm down, and see what happens, instead of worrying about what's
going to happen. If Kethiah wants to see me again, she knows where to find
me. It's like Arynel says, I suppose, "walk the path"." He
smiles and says "Well, you've got more important things to deal with then a
lovesick Nord. You should be downstairs planning our trip." He smiles, a
weak smile, then opens the door of her study.
"We all have important things to deal with Isidor," Loranna says,
smiling a little. "And keeping ourselves sane so we can deal with them
ranks highly among those things."
She opens her arms but ends up squeezing Isidor's shoulders. "Remember,
once we get through this, there's all the time in the world for a drink and a
heart to heart with the lady you fancy," she says. "Just keep your
eyes from straying too far ahead down the road so you don't get your head
chopped off, right?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 10:31 PM)
"We all have people we worry about," Tris said.
His voice came out rougher than he intended; he was thinking of Ciel, in
a dreamless sleep.
"The thing is, you're fighting FOR Anya. Shouldn't that make you
invincible?"
Shaka studied Tris for a moment. "Are you being ironic? You really think
some bravado on my part, or positive thinking, will make me unstoppable?"
"It's true that I fight for Anya, as well as for everyone else. . . . But
at the end of the day, I'm still mortal."
"Thanks, though, Tris, for getting me away from self-pity. You're right
that defeatism isn't an answer either."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 10:35 PM)
She opens her arms but ends up squeezing Isidor's
shoulders. "Remember, once we get through this, there's all the time
in the world for a drink and a heart to heart with the lady you fancy,"
she says. "Just keep your eyes from straying too far ahead down the
road so you don't get your head chopped off, right?"
For an moment, almost subconsciously, Loranna smelled something familiar. A
scent was in the air, something she knew well. Though her mind was otherwise
occupied, part of her tried to identify it, as if guessing what flower was in
bloom in the herb garden below, or what Razbiah might be cooking for dinner.
It was slightly musky, though, not a spice. Very pleasant, even sensual. A
human smell, a chemical formula that triggers somewhere in between our senses.
It was Jazbet.
The moment she identified the smell, it had dissipated.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 10:35 PM)
We all have important things to deal with Isidor,"
Loranna says, smiling a little. "And keeping ourselves sane so we
can deal with them ranks highly among those things.
She opens her arms but ends up squeezing Isidor's shoulders.
"Remember, once we get through this, there's all the time in the world for
a drink and a heart to heart with the lady you fancy," she says.
"Just keep your eyes from straying too far ahead down the road so you
don't get your head chopped off, right?"
"Right." He said with a smile. They made their way down to the dining
hall.
Isidor had stopped talking, but he was still feeling odd. One thing he knew
though, was that he was going to get a drink in the tavern, very early
tommorrow. If Mundus didn't explode, that is.
"Hello, all!" He said, in the cheeriest voice he could manage.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 04:38 AM)
Shaka studied Tris for a moment. "Are you being
ironic? You really think some bravado on my part, or positive thinking,
will make me unstoppable?"
"It's true that I fight for Anya, as well as for everyone else.
. . . But at the end of the day, I'm still mortal."
"Thanks, though, Tris, for getting me away from self-pity. You're
right that defeatism isn't an answer either."
Nalion had watched and listened to the conversation quietly so far.
"We all fight for someone and each other, Shaka. For Anya, for Ciel ...
for Doll... for the world around us. This is why we mustn't fail. And this is
what gives us the strength to do it."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 19 2005, 09:38 PM)
Shaka studied Tris for a moment. "Are you being
ironic? You really think some bravado on my part, or positive thinking,
will make me unstoppable?"
"It's true that I fight for Anya, as well as for everyone else.
. . . But at the end of the day, I'm still mortal."
"Thanks, though, Tris, for getting me away from self-pity. You're
right that defeatism isn't an answer either."
"No one here is just mortal," Tris said. "I'm being perfectly
literal. This is the Arena; the hero is at the heart of all events. There is no
force in Tamriel, not the Daedra, not the Nine Divines, no force more powerful
than the hero's will."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 10:41 PM)
For an moment, almost subconsciously, Loranna smelled something
familiar. A scent was in the air, something she knew well. Though
her mind was otherwise occupied, part of her tried to identify it, as if
guessing what flower was in bloom in the herb garden below, or what Razbiah
might be cooking for dinner.
It was slightly musky, though, not a spice. Very pleasant, even
sensual. A human smell, a chemical formula that triggers somewhere in
between our senses. It was Jazbet.
The moment she identified the smell, it had dissipated.
Loranna sniffs the air as Isidor and she head down to the dining hall; the
moment she figures out what she has smelled, she gets a look of utter surprise
- which is swiftly replaced by confusion, self-doubt, concentration.
No, that couldn't be ... she had to have imagined it. Unless ... was Jazbet
returning from the dead once again, to warn them of something, like last time?
No, that couldn't be ...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 10:43 PM)
No one here is just mortal," Tris said.
"I'm being perfectly literal. This is the Arena; the hero is at the
heart of all events. There is no force in Tamriel, not the Daedra, not the Nine
Divines, no force more powerful than the hero's will.
Goranthir grinned at Tris's words. That was what he believed too, with all his
heart.
He looked at Loranna, wondering at her expression.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 10:43 PM)
No one here is just mortal," Tris said.
"I'm being perfectly literal. This is the Arena; the hero is at the
heart of all events. There is no force in Tamriel, not the Daedra, not the Nine
Divines, no force more powerful than the hero's will.
Shaka was more agnostic than atheist on the subject of heroes and gods, so he
didn't try to deny Tris' words.
He only replied, "I hope you're right, Tris. And thanks also, Nalion. I
don't want to forget that you both have loved ones that you're fighting
for."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 04:43 AM)
No one here is just mortal," Tris said.
"I'm being perfectly literal. This is the Arena; the hero is at the
heart of all events. There is no force in Tamriel, not the Daedra, not the Nine
Divines, no force more powerful than the hero's will.
Nalion nodded, then looked at Tris and formed just one word with his mouth. A
secret syllable of royalty.
Then, the mage turned towards Loranna and lifted an eyebrow. Something was ...
different.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:52 AM
So then I says to him, what kind of [censored] do you take
me for? Abso-[censored]-tively I do!
Cyndarius was trying to pay attention to Merey's story, but the rain on his
short-haired scalp felt like hammers as the two Legionairres trudged toward the
castle. There was no reason to run, since as soon as a person stepped outside,
they were drenched.
Something caught Cyndarius's eye. Something stood out as bright in the
night-black day. Up on the hilltops, north of town... something seemed to be
burning; hundreds of little points of flame, like stars.
"What the [censored] is that?" said Merey, following his Captain's
eyes, which were narrowing with recognition.
"Go see. Run. And find Spooky."
Merey instantly broke into a trot, heading toward the hills.
"Captain Cyndarius, Sir!" someone else was jogging up the road, one
hand carrying a long spear, the other shielding his face from the rain.
Cyndarius knew the man, it was Corporal Durstan from Fifth Cohort, but he wasn't
one of the men Cyndarius had brought along. He should be back in Freetown, at
the barracks.
A strange sensation crept up Cyndarius's spine.
"Sir! The town is secure, and Eighth Cohort reports that they still hold
the docks!"
Cyndarius cocked his head.
"This blasted rain and the mud, though, Sir," Durstan continued,
"is slowing the progress of the siegeworks. They say they might not be in
position before nightfall."
The man looked angry. "I guess those bloody Azurites get one more day of
comfort in their castle, eh, Sir?"
Cyndarius nodded. "Thank you, Corporal. Back to you post with you,
now."
"Yes Sir!" said the young Legionairre, eager to please his captain,
like all of the 103rd.
Cyndarius looked up at the steel sky, letting the rain pelt him in the face.
"By the Gods above," he said, and then began to sprint for the castle
as hard as his legs would run.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:53 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 19 2005, 09:51 PM)
Nalion nodded, then looked at Tris and formed just one word with
his mouth. A secret syllable of royalty.
Then, the mage turned towards Loranna and lifted an eyebrow. Something was ...
different.
"Something just moved again," Tris said. "Did anyone...?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:55 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 10:53 PM)
Something just moved again," Tris said.
"Did anyone...?
Goranthir was staring into the mirror that hung across the dining room. He
blinked once, the image was still there, twice, it disappeared.
Then he turned to Tris: "Oh, no."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 04:56 AM
Slyvos sniffed the air, something was... odd....
'o...k...' {can you feel it? yesss.... you'll figure it out soon}
he continued walking, obviously bewildered...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 10:53 PM)
Something just moved again," Tris said.
"Did anyone...?
"Nalion, lend me your Dagger of Senses please," Loranna says, a look
of fear crossing her face. "I just smelled something I should not have
smelled ..."
" ... Tris, find Slyvos, please ..." Loranna's heart was pounding;
she began to feel like she was dreaming.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:56 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 09:55 PM)
Goranthir was staring into the mirror that hung across the
dining room. He blinked once, the image was still there, twice, it
disappeared.
Then he turned to Tris: "Oh, no."
"What?" Tris said. "What did you see?"
He stood poised on the balls of his feet, waiting for Goranthir's answer before
rushing off to look for Slyvos.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 10:56 PM)
What?" Tris said. "What did you
see?
"Eyes," Goranthir said, swallowing hard. "Blue eyes, staring at
me."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:58 AM
Isidor's eyes darted around. "Um, what's going on?" He
noticed the concerned looks on everyone's faces, and the tone of their voices.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:00 AM
Diamond overheard Goranthir.
Marein: Oh, hell, no...No, no! Damnit, we finished them! No! Diamond, can I
take things please?
Marein looked around. "Oh, hell, no...No, no! Damnit, we finished them!
No! Nine above, what the hell is going on? Damn Azurites, no..."
He began to prepare his deadliest lightning spell, and prayed to Zenithar that
luck would not fail him this time; that the spell would not hit anyone it need
not.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 10:58 PM)
Isidor's eyes darted around. "Um, what's going on?" He
noticed the concerned looks on everyone's faces, and the tone of their voices.
"I don't know," Goranthir shook his head, and put his hand to his
sword. "Nothing good."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 04:53 AM)
Something just moved again," Tris said.
"Did anyone...?
"Yes...", Nalion said, his voice very disquieted.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 04:56 AM)
Nalion, lend me your Dagger of Senses please,"
Loranna says, a look of fear crossing her face. "I just smelled
something I should not have smelled ...
" ... Tris, find Slyvos, please ..." Loranna's heart was
pounding; she began to feel like she was dreaming.
Nalion silently drew the Dagger of Senses and handed it hilt first to Loranna.
Unconsciously, he flexed his fingers and wet his lips as if to cast a spell.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 05:02 AM
Slyvos gulped, sniffing again.
'wait a minute... no, it can't. too odd...' {yes... you've smelt it
before. Not in person... but it lingered here for quite a while...}
He stumbled a bit as he went along, near the room where the others were...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:02 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 19 2005, 11:01 PM)
"Yes...", Nalion said, his voice very disquieted.
Nalion silently drew the Dagger of Senses and handed it hilt first to Loranna.
Loranna takes the Dagger, though she no finds herself wondering if she needs to
by now, from what Goranthir says. Still, she wills the enchantment to work, and
sniffs the air.
"Please," she says. "Please, do not be here, Jazbet. Please let
this be a dream."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:04 AM
Reichi blinked, a chill crept up his spine. "I have abad
feeling about this," he said quietly.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 11:00 PM)
I don't know," Goranthir shook his head, and put his
hand to his sword. "Nothing good.
Isidor nodded and then said "You saw eyes? Blue eyes?" Isidor took
his axe of his back, just in case.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 10:00 PM)
I don't know," Goranthir shook his head, and put his
hand to his sword. "Nothing good.
Tris took Goranthir's chin in his hand, and none too politely. He stared into
the ruby eyes.
He must be on the edge, he's neither quite one nor the other...
"You're one of us, Goranthir," he said, out loud. "You have a
hero's heart; I've seen it. I'm going to look for Slyvos."
He rushed at the wall, faster than any man could run, and went through it, into
outer darkness.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 11:02 PM)
Please," she says. "Please, do not be
here, Jazbet. Please let this be a dream.
I know everything Cyndarius has planned before he does a familiar voice
but with an unfamiliar tone echoed in her head. The advantages of knowing
the future. He doesn't have a prayer.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 11:04 PM)
Tris took Goranthir's chin in his hand, and none too politely.
He stared into the ruby eyes.
He must be on the edge, he's neither quite one nor the other...
"You're one of us, Goranthir," he said, out loud. "You
have a hero's heart; I've seen it. I'm going to look for Slyvos."
He rushed at the wall, faster than any man could run, and went through it, into
outer darkness.
"Tris!" Goranthir pulled out his sword, and stared angrily at the
wall. Then he turned his attention to the rest of the group.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 11:04 PM)
He rushed at the wall, faster than any man could run, and went
through it, into outer darkness.
Shaka stared in amazement as Tris ran through the stone wall as if it were
smoke, and unsheathed the Spear of Bitter Mercy. Although he knew from the Book
that Tris was a "Void Ranger" -- still a mysterious concept to him --
it was different from seeing Tris actually use his abilities.
He held his tongue for a moment longer. The veterans among Loranna's group were
badly spooked, which meant nothing good.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 05:07 AM
Slyvos stopped again, grabbing his head, and seeing it: his
darker half.
{oh really, do you think you'll ever truely be rid of me? not going to happen
mortal.} 'look I know I can't get rid of you but can you at least SHUT UP!?'
He continued, that scent bothering him...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:10 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 19 2005, 11:07 PM)
Slyvos stopped again, grabbing his head, and seeing it: his
darker half.
{oh really, do you think you'll ever truely be rid of me? not going to happen
mortal.} 'look I know I can't get rid of you but can you at least SHUT UP!?'
He continued, that scent bothering him...
He passed a mirror and saw himself. Nothing unusual. Except he was a little
thinner. A little more muscular, as if he had been exercising that body
regularly. Well, that's good, Slyvos was looking better than he thought ...
It wasn't until he passed it that he realized that the figure in the mirror had
no eyes.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:11 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 19 2005, 10:07 PM)
Slyvos stopped again, grabbing his head, and seeing it: his
darker half.
{oh really, do you think you'll ever truely be rid of me? not going to happen
mortal.} 'look I know I can't get rid of you but can you at least SHUT UP!?'
He continued, that scent bothering him...
Tris appeared from nothing behind Slyvos. The young Breton was breathing fast,
clearly agitated. "You're here," Tris said. "Come join Loranna.
But... "
He didn't know what to put on the end of that sentence.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:12 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 11:04 PM)
I know everything Cyndarius has planned before he does a familiar voice but with an unfamiliar tone echoed in her
head. The advantages of knowing the future. He doesn't have a prayer.
"Oh no ..." Loranna says, " no, NO!"
She grips Nalion's dagger tightly, saying "You can't tell the future of
heroes, and you know it ..."
"Jazbet; it's Jazbet," Loranna mutters thickly to her companions.
"He's here ... he's one of them." Her heart pounds, her
enhanced senses making the beating unbearably loud, like wardrums being played
in her ears. "He's ... he's fighting Cyndarius ..."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:14 AM
Reichi blinked. In a heartbeat he had drawn Bloodfang and his
own Dagger Of Senses. "Why?" he asked. "Why is he fighting
against Cyndarius?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 05:15 AM
Slyvos could see a hollowed reflection of his lich self as well
in the mirror, his darker half growing stronger the more this little drama
unfolded to him.
'bring me to her.'
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 05:15 AM
Cyndarius could see the castle through the downpour now. It was
much as he knew it to be, but for the wooden hoardings reinforcing the upper
battlements and a gaping hole in the south tower.
Above him, a horrid whine vied for dominance with the roaring of the rain.
Looking up, he saw a dozen sleek, waspy parraptons, their bright wings fighting
against the storm. He knew them as the third Centuria of the First; his own
shock troops.
Squinting against the rain, he reached the tower door. "Please don't let
it be barred," he quickly prayed.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:16 AM
Marein's fingers crackled as he prepared the spell in his mind,
but now he faltered. Jazbet? If Jazbet was coming - his heartbeat quickened
with fear - would he have to fight Celeste?
He had come close, so many times, but never, never had he harmed her.
What if Celeste tried to kill Loranna or one of the others?
Zenithar...
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 05:12 AM)
Oh no ..." Loranna says, " no, NO!
She grips Nalion's dagger tightly, saying "You can't tell the future of
heroes, and you know it ..."
"Jazbet; it's Jazbet," Loranna mutters thickly to her
companions. "He's here ... he's one of them." Her
heart pounds, her enhanced senses making the beating unbearably loud, like
wardrums being played in her ears. "He's ... he's fighting Cyndarius
..."
Nalion looked first at Goranthir and Shaka, hoping they would retain control,
then glanced at Loranna, eyes widening. The mage rushed to the window of the
hall and looked outside.
"No.. no... not again!", he said, his voice coarse. "This can't
be. Azurites..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 11:12 PM)
Oh no ..." Loranna says, " no, NO!
She grips Nalion's dagger tightly, saying "You can't tell the future of
heroes, and you know it ..."
"Jazbet; it's Jazbet," Loranna mutters thickly to her
companions. "He's here ... he's one of them." Her
heart pounds, her enhanced senses making the beating unbearably loud, like
wardrums being played in her ears. "He's ... he's fighting Cyndarius
..."
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 19 2005, 11:14 PM)
Reichi blinked. In a heartbeat he had drawn Bloodfang and his
own Dagger Of Senses. "Why?" he asked. "Why is he fighting
against Cyndarius?"
"What is going on? Is Jazbet here?" Isidor shut his mouth. He wasn't
sure what was going on, but he knew that he couldn't do anything...for now.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 19 2005, 10:15 PM)
Slyvos could see a hollowed reflection of his lich self as well
in the mirror, his darker half growing stronger the more this little drama
unfolded to him.
'bring me to her.'
"Run," Tris said simply.
He led the way through the corridors, back to Loranna.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 19 2005, 11:17 PM)
Nalion looked first at Goranthir and Shaka, hoping they would
retain control, then glanced at Loranna, eyes widening. The mage rushed to the
window of the hall and looked outside.
"No.. no... not again!", he said, his voice coarse. "This can't
be. Azurites..."
Reichi hurried over to the window and looked out. "But...how..." he
sputtered. "They're gone! I was there when Eidolon activated! They should
be having tea with the [censored] Dwemer!" His expression was that of
surprise and dismay.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:21 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 19 2005, 11:17 PM)
Nalion looked first at Goranthir and Shaka, hoping they would
retain control, then glanced at Loranna, eyes widening. The mage rushed to the
window of the hall and looked outside.
"No.. no... not again!", he said, his voice coarse. "This can't
be. Azurites..."
Seeing Nalion's reaction, Shaka rushed to the window as well. "What? . . .
I thought they were all destroyed! Have we been shifted in Time somehow, to the
past?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 05:22 AM
Slyvos followed, going through the halls and corridors til they
reached Loranna. He rushed over, his claws actually out.
'what in Oblivion is going on?!'
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 11:20 PM)
"What is going on? Is Jazbet here?" Isidor shut his
mouth. He wasn't sure what was going on, but he knew that he couldn't do
anything...for now.
"I don't know!" Loranna says, her free hand clenching. " ...
It's like the Dawn ended with Azura winning, like we never used the Eiodolon.
Jazbet's using his future seeing to fight against Cyndarius - there must be
holdouts, but Jazbet's confident he'll win ..."
She stares at her companions, aghast, only starting to realize how they're
reacting. "The world's gone mad," she says.
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 19 2005, 11:22 PM)
Slyvos followed, going through the halls and corridors til they
reached Loranna. He rushed over, his claws actually out.
'what in Oblivion is going on?!'
Loranna grips Slyvos fiercely, saying "I don't know. The world's changed.
The Azurites are back, they're beating Cyndarius ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 11:22 PM)
I don't know!" Loranna says, her free hand
clenching. " ... It's like the Dawn ended with Azura winning, like
we never used the Eiodolon. Jazbet's using his future seeing to fight
against Cyndarius - there must be holdouts, but Jazbet's confident he'll win
...
She stares at her companions, aghast, only starting to realize how they're
reacting. "The world's gone mad," she says.
Loranna grips Slyvos fiercely, saying "I don't know. The world's
changed. The Azurites are back, they're beating Cyndarius ..."
Razbiah, much thinner, much grayer, stepped in, with a platter in hand. She
stared at the group, and then screamed, dropping the silver.
"Guards!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 10:22 PM)
I don't know!" Loranna says, her free hand clenching.
" ... It's like the Dawn ended with Azura winning, like we never used the
Eiodolon. Jazbet's using his future seeing to fight against Cyndarius -
there must be holdouts, but Jazbet's confident he'll win ...
She stares at her companions, aghast, only starting to realize how they're
reacting. "The world's gone mad," she says.
Loranna grips Slyvos fiercely, saying "I don't know. The world's
changed. The Azurites are back, they're beating Cyndarius ..."
Tris's face had gone white. He looked at his hands, which were trembling.
"We did lose. And it was so close."
He looked up at Razbiah. His mouth moved, but no words came out.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 11:22 PM)
She stares at her companions, aghast, only starting to realize
how they're reacting. "The world's gone mad," she says.
Loranna grips Slyvos fiercely, saying "I don't know. The world's
changed. The Azurites are back, they're beating Cyndarius ..."
Shaka said, "Loranna, I don't want to sound like a coward, but wouldn't
the numbers be overwhelming? Perhaps we should join with Cyndarius' surviving
Legionnaires and conduct a fighting retreat, catch our breath somewhere while
we figure this insanity out . . . ."
Nine above, he thought with fear, we've got to carry Anya out, see how many
servants have survived . . . Or turned?
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 11:26 PM)
He looked up at Razbiah. His mouth moved, but no words came out.
The cry of Winged Twilights filled the corridors.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 05:28 AM
BOOM! The hall's great front door burst open with a thunderous
crash.
Cyndarius stood in the arch, panting and dripping, silhouetted by lightning,
sword in hand.
The look of relief on his face at seeing them all was obvious.
"We have a little problem," he said.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:29 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 11:26 PM)
Razbiah, much thinner, much grayer, stepped in, with a platter
in hand. She stared at the group, and then screamed, dropping the silver.
"Guards!"
Loranna says something very unladylike, and answers Shaka with "That
sounds like a plan, dears - Tris, who's still left in the castle, can we get
them out?"
"Dibella ... Anya!"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:29 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 19 2005, 11:28 PM)
"We have a little problem," he said.
"I would say so," said Jazbet, coming down the stairs with a host of
Azurites. "I would say so."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 05:22 AM)
I don't know!" Loranna says, her free hand
clenching. " ... It's like the Dawn ended with Azura winning, like
we never used the Eiodolon. Jazbet's using his future seeing to fight
against Cyndarius - there must be holdouts, but Jazbet's confident he'll win
...
She stares at her companions, aghast, only starting to realize how they're
reacting. "The world's gone mad," she says.
Loranna grips Slyvos fiercely, saying "I don't know. The world's
changed. The Azurites are back, they're beating Cyndarius ..."
Nalion, turned on the spot as Slyvos entered. He felt as if he was hit by a
fist directly in the face and it was as if he had tasted ash.
"Tris, I need you to get this book of mine. Immediately. "
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 11:22 PM)
Loranna grips Slyvos fiercely, saying "I don't know.
The world's changed. The Azurites are back, they're beating Cyndarius
..."
"We killed 'em once, we'll damn well kill them again," Reichi said,
despite the shock of this unusual scenario. "They look like they're
advancing on the castle, on us, i suggest we fall back and find
Cyndarius. Figure out what the hell is going on."
QUOTE
Razbiah, much thinner, much grayer, stepped in, with a platter
in hand. She stared at the group, and then screamed, dropping the silver.
"Guards!"
Reichi raised a eyebrow. "Razbiah...why are you calling the guard.."
Reichi trailed. "[censored]! They're not advancing on the castle..."
he said as a look of realization hit him.
QUOTE
BOOM! The hall's great front door burst open with a
thunderous crash.
Cyndarius stood in the arch, panting and dripping, silhouetted by lightning,
sword in hand.
The look of relief on his face at seeing them all was obvious.
"We have a little problem," he said.
"A big one," Reichi corrected.
QUOTE
I would say so," said Jazbet, coming down the stairs
with a host of Azurites. "I would say so.
Reichi grimaced. "Damnit."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:30 AM
"We've gone back in time?" Isidor looked to Shaka
"Where is Anya?" Isidor clenched his axe tighter, his knuckles
turning white. "What kind of numbers are we dealing with?" He asked,
to the room at large.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:32 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 11:30 PM)
"We've gone back in time?" Isidor looked to Shaka
"Where is Anya?" Isidor clenched his axe tighter, his knuckles
turning white. "What kind of numbers are we dealing with?" He asked,
to the room at large.
"More than time-travel, Isidor. Goddamnit, I'm going after Anya. Who's
with me?"
Shaka was already running for the corridor.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:33 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 11:29 PM)
I would say so," said Jazbet, coming down the stairs
with a host of Azurites. "I would say so.
Cyndarius's arrival had brought a brief smile to Loranna's face despite the
sheer emotion coursing through her right now - but seeing Jazbet again brought
her up short.
" ... Captain, we look to have another excercise for our group," she
says more quietly than she would have thought. Her face was pale for ashen
skin, but her eyes were clear.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 05:34 AM
Slyvos rammed his fist into the wall, aggitated. Suddenly where
his eyes were/are glowed green, almost demonically, and he spoke with a voice
that was both hollow and horrid.
'{it has begun, the beginning of the end.}'
His eyes went back to normal, and he panted, looking to Razbiah.
'then what must we do...'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:35 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 19 2005, 10:29 PM)
Nalion, turned on the spot as Slyvos entered. He felt as if he
was hit by a fist directly in the face and it was as if he had tasted ash.
"Tris, I need you to get this book of mine. Immediately. "
The Azurites wouldn't have known about the book. Now they did, though, through
Jazbet. He had only a few moments to react.
Tris Gaerington, the fastest man in the world, moved faster than wind, faster
than a maiden's thought as she wavers between two lovers. He was in the Void,
then out of it, the book held tightly against his chest.
He couldn't take the book with him, into the Void. If he could have, he would
have taken it straight to the General and put a stop to all of this. He would
have to flee the castle the old-fashioned way: using his feet.
Cursing Nalion for putting the book under guard in the basement, he ran up the
stairs, jumped, and kicked off, over the head of a guard.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:37 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 19 2005, 11:32 PM)
More than time-travel, Isidor. Goddamnit, I'm going
after Anya. Who's with me?
Shaka was already running for the corridor.
Not entirely sure what was happening, Isidor races after Shaka.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 05:37 AM)
Not entirely sure what was happening, Isidor races after Shaka.
"[Censored], Shaka, Isidor, don't go alone! The castle is swarmed with
Azurites!", Nalion shouted over the clamour, voice agitated and turning
towards Jazbet and his Azurites.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 19 2005, 11:35 PM)
Cursing Nalion for putting the book under guard in the basement,
he ran up the stairs, jumped, and kicked off, over the head of a guard.
Jazbet got an inkling of the future.
That book was very important.
The young Breton was going to try to escape out the kitchen entrance.
"Block the kitchen entrance!" he shouted to this guards.
Eventually the boy would tire.
He looked back down the group. "Oh, and kill all of them."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 19 2005, 11:37 PM)
Not entirely sure what was happening, Isidor races after Shaka.
Shaka and Isidor raced to Anya's room. Trusting in the Nord to guard his back,
Shaka picked up the comatose Bosmer and ran back to the group.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:41 AM
The Lord of Moonguard sat in his castle, his fortress, fearful
as always for the next day. Queen Elysana had mostly secured the territory, but
the rumors...
The terrible rumors that came back from Morrowind, from the eastern borders of
Skyrim and Cyrodiil, the word of the horrors the terrible creatures of Prince
Azura's creation were causing and creating. It chilled him. He could not bear
to betray his family, his honor, his dignity, and allow his town to fall.
Elysana could assure him, but he would never be placated.
His wife, the Lady, ran screaming into his chamber. "Our Daughter,"
she shrieked. "Our daugher, Diamond! She's gone! Dear, she's disappeared!
They've taken her! They've taken her!!"
A jolt struck the Lord in his heart. He shook his head desperately. "Calm,
woman, stay calm. Diamond was here just this morning. There are no Azura-beasts
in this town. There must be a reasonable explanation for this." He held
her comfortingly, assuring her...but he would never be placated. Always he
worried...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:44 AM
Anya watched the choas. Allania had linked her with her friends
journey, and that entailed going back to the castle, where it begins.
"Why?" Anya was on her knees, though still suspended above, from a
bird's eye view.
Allania stared impassively.
"Say something! Why are you doing this? I have to watch them fight and
bleed, and you leave me like this? I'm more a hindrance than a help right now!
What am I supposed to gain from this?" She was in anguish now. Tears
streamed down her face, as she stared below, unable to help. Her helplessness
returned full force, and it left her feeling weak and ill.
Chains seemed to have bound her in place, leaving her locked, and forced to
only watch.
All the while, Allania still wouldn't speak.
Anya watched as her companions, her friends, risked themselves to save her
limp, empty body.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 05:48 AM
Cyndarius hesitated in the doorway for only a moment, taking in
all that was happening before him, then he charged Jazbet, sword raised.
"Loranna! Get everyone to the town! I'm told I hold that area."
"CAPTAIN!" Shouted Gruznob, filling the great doorframe as he rushed
into the castle, "the Legion's he..." Seeing Cyndarius charging
across the hall, the ancient orc didn't take a moment to ask questions. Drawing
his own short, heavy sword, he intercepted a screaming Daedra that swept down
the great staircase.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:51 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 10:40 PM)
Jazbet got an inkling of the future.
That book was very important.
The young Breton was going to try to escape out the kitchen entrance.
"Block the kitchen entrance!" he shouted to this guards.
Eventually the boy would tire.
He looked back down the group. "Oh, and kill all of them."
Jazbet knew a few things you don't, daedra harlot.
That was the only saving grace in all this mess, the only thing that might give
them a chance. Azura could devour and devour and devour, trying to fill the
endless hole of her nature - but she could never possess CHIM, or even
understand it. She wasn't Jazbet really.
Not all of him.
Not the part that understood what a Void Ranger was, and how one operated.
Tris whispered a string of power, and dove into the Azurites opposing him like
someone breaking down a door with his shoulder. They went down, because he was
stronger than any of them expected. Stronger than a man his size could
reasonably be.
His shoulder broke with the impact; tears streamed down his face, but he kept
running.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:51 AM
People who knew Jazbet when he was alive knew he had a knack for
prophesy. He had reassured Loranna that she wouldn't die, as she believed, on
the birth of Sen-Yedda.
It was a trick of his that grew more important after he became an Azurite, and
torn out his own eyes in despair at being tricked by Azura.
Before he died, his visions had become clearer. He could see the distant
future, but he could also see the immediate future. He could dodge a blow
before it was thrown at him ... sometimes.
Now, Jazbet was in full mastery of his powers. He knew what the adventurers
were going to do as they did so, and guided his guards and Winged Twilights
appropriately.
He easily avoided Cyndarius and Gruznob's charge, and sent his guards to attack
them to their best advantage.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:52 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 19 2005, 11:48 PM)
Cyndarius hesitated in the doorway for only a moment, taking in
all that was happening before him, then he charged Jazbet, sword raised.
"Loranna! Get everyone to the town! I'm told I hold that area."
"CAPTAIN!" Shouted Gruznob, filling the great doorframe as he rushed
into the castle, "the Legion's he..." Seeing Cyndarius charging
across the hall, the ancient orc didn't take a moment to ask questions. Drawing
his own short, heavy sword, he intercepted a screaming Daedra that swept down
the great staircase.
"Right!" Loranna says, turning to her companions. "We get Anya
and Tris and make for town. At least the castle will keep the Twilights from
flying so they can't swarm us from the air until we leave."
She begins casting spells to fortify peoples' endurances and speed.
"Remember what we've trained for; now's the time to make it work,
everyone."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:54 AM
Diamond: I have an idea.
Marein: Yea?
Diamond: Marein, you prepare a lightning spell, the strongest you've got. In
the meantime, Shai, you handle movement. Now, on my signal, switch, cast,
switch back, and repeat it...
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 05:57 AM
Slyvos nodded, looking around nervously.
'well then, the longer we wait the more time they have to close in on us.' {let
me help you... you know that together we are stronger then when we are alone} 'this
isn't the time for this, if I die you do!'
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 05:52 AM)
Right!" Loranna says, turning to her
companions. "We get Anya and Tris and make for town. At least
the castle will keep the Twilights from flying so they can't swarm us from the
air until we leave.
She begins casting spells to fortify peoples' endurances and speed.
"Remember what we've trained for; now's the time to make it work,
everyone."
"Okay everyone, we split here. I go for Tris, we need to get to him and
the book or all else is lost. Goran? And I need a healer, too!", Nalion
shouted. It didn't matter if the enemy heard what he said, they would know
anyways. "The others get Anya?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 05:59 AM
Cyndarius frowned as Jazbet easily dodged thier rush and
retreated up the steps behind his minions.
Gruznob filled the great staircase with his body, keeping the Twilights from
flooding the hall as best he could.
"This isn't going to go any different than last time!" he roared,
slicing the wing off of a Daedra and biting its head clean off its shoulders
with his huge tusked mouth.
"We'll hold this stair!" Cyndarius shouted to Nalion. "Just get
that book and get out."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:00 AM
Lotus was flying as fast as his small frame would take him. He
had wandered far along the country side, not really worried as Anya always
called him when needed. But after the strange, white weather, he began to
flutter about nervously.
When Anya hadn't called him, he started to fly back. When he felt the call of
her weaken, he flew as fast as possible.
The castle came into few, and Lotus screached in delight. He was about to fly in
through the balcony when a smaller creature slammed into him. The Twilight
screached her horrible call and began to slash at him.
Lotus quickly used his fire to blind her, and then used his dagger-like tail to
gut the creature. She tumbled to the ground as he regained his balance. He
quickly flew towards the entrance. High in the air, he flitted about in a
worried fit. The few Azurites that bothered to fight him were quickly, if not
easily, dispatched.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:02 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 19 2005, 11:58 PM)
"Okay everyone, we split here. I go for Tris, we need to
get to him and the book or all else is lost. Goran? Cyndarius? Loranna?",
Nalion shouted. It didn't matter if the enemy heard what he said, they would
know anyways.
"I'm going with you after Tris!" yelled Goranthir.
"Darling!" Jazbet called up the stairs. "We have visitors, and I
think I have the right boy for you."
Kethiah appeared at the top of the stairs, in a suit of black armor. Her hair
was long and lustrous, befitting the Lady of the Castle. In her hands were twin
knives.
Jazbet pointed to Isidor. "I've seen his blood on your hands. Make it come
true."
Kethiah rushed down the bannister with perfect balance and speed, her knives
flashing.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:07 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 12:02 AM)
"I'm going with you after Tris!" yelled Goranthir.
"Darling!" Jazbet called up the stairs. "We have visitors, and I
think I have the right boy for you."
Kethiah appeared at the top of the stairs, in a suit of black armor. Her
hair was long and lustrous, befitting the Lady of the Castle. In her
hands were twin knives.
Jazbet pointed to Isidor. "I've seen his blood on your hands. Make
it come true."
Kethiah rushed down the bannister with perfect balance and speed, her knives
flashing.
"Oh dear." Isidor swung his axe with fury at Kethiah, as she came
down at him her knives drawn.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:09 AM
Tris heard a sound he hadn't heard for months now, except in his
dreams.
The shrill squeal of Winged Twilights; the beating of wings.
One of them caught him out of the air in the middle of a jump and spun him,
flipping him with her claws. The book hit the ground and its wrappings went
everywhere. He grabbed it, clutched it to his chest. His feet slipped on blood
when he tried to run. His blood.
"Sehtekemtayemhekemekem...." he gasped, struggling.
A Twilight's claws slashed his face, and the rest of the words were lost.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:09 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 12:07 AM)
"Oh dear." Isidor swung his axe with fury at Kethiah,
as she came down at him her knives drawn.
Kethiah leapt over the axe swing.
He didn't exactly feel the knives go into his back. They were too fine, but he
felt numb, and he knew that he had been stabbed.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:11 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 10:02 PM)
"I'm going with you after Tris!" yelled Goranthir.
"Darling!" Jazbet called up the stairs. "We have visitors, and I
think I have the right boy for you."
Kethiah appeared at the top of the stairs, in a suit of black armor. Her
hair was long and lustrous, befitting the Lady of the Castle. In her
hands were twin knives.
Jazbet pointed to Isidor. "I've seen his blood on your hands. Make
it come true."
Kethiah rushed down the bannister with perfect balance and speed, her knives
flashing.
Gruznob roared and sliced at the legs of the assassin as she reached the bottom
of the stair. He had only a moment to marvel at her leap over his blade before
she added another scar to his old face, which she intended for his throat, and
continued undaunted toward her target.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:11 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 06:02 AM)
"I'm going with you after Tris!" yelled Goranthir.
Nalion just nodded. "You first, Goranthir, you're the warrior! Slyvos? The
kitchen's that way!" It had to mean something when Jazbet explicitly told
his people to block the kitchen doors.
Determined, Nalion surrounded himself with a shield, the inborn ability of a
Breton.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:11 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 12:02 AM)
"I'm going with you after Tris!" yelled Goranthir.
"Darling!" Jazbet called up the stairs. "We have visitors, and I
think I have the right boy for you."
Kethiah appeared at the top of the stairs, in a suit of black armor. Her
hair was long and lustrous, befitting the Lady of the Castle. In her
hands were twin knives.
Jazbet pointed to Isidor. "I've seen his blood on your hands. Make
it come true."
Kethiah rushed down the bannister with perfect balance and speed, her knives
flashing.
Loranna is heading toward Isidor, yelling to Slyvos "Help Nalion,
dear!" as she hurriedly casts sanctuary spells on herself. Damnit, but her
armor was still being repaired - not that she'd have been wearing it, either.
Damnit again; Caress and Bell Ringer were back in her room. She had Nalion's
dagger and the blade the assassin used on her back in the bay. Some potions,
the usual things she carried as a matter of course. Not what she would have
packed for a sudden desperate rescue in an enemy castle ...
Her castle.
Jazbet's castle ...
Loranna stops herself from thinking along those lines any further; only pain
and suffering awaited her there, and her friends needed her.
Isidor was being attacked - by Kethiah. The Lady of the castle ...
Stop it! Loranna tells herself, raising her hands and chanting her
magic, casting a healing spell on Gruznob and Isidor as fast as she can.
She trusts others will come to their aid soon; Shaka had already managed to get
ahead, hopefully they wouldn't have to go far to rescue Anya ...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:11 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 12:09 AM)
A Twilight's claws slashed his face, and the rest of the words
were lost.
Goranthir saw it and screamed as he ran at them. He couldn't use the Kynarine
blast, but he could distract it.
Rats streamed up from the cellar. Some of them had blood on them already, for
it was a dungeon again.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:14 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 12:09 AM)
Kethiah leapt over the axe swing.
He didn't exactly feel the knives go into his back. They were too fine,
but he felt numb, and he knew that he had been stabbed.
"Dammit." He swore. As he was ready to collapse, he felt Loranna's
spell enter his body. He smiled a fierce smile, and turned around to face
Kethiah. This time, he swung his axe at her legs.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 12:14 AM)
"Dammit." He swore. As he was ready to collapse, he
felt Loranna's spell enter his body. He smiled a fierce smile, and turned
around to face Kethiah. This time, he swung his axe at her legs.
Kethiah jumped again, and kicked Isidor in the face.
"You can't win, son," Jazbet chuckled. "But you should certainly
try."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:17 AM
Anya screamed a frightened cry. "Tris!" She grabbed
her own shoulder, which had begun to throb in pain.
"This is too much! Please, let me go back...." She sat there, in her
high perch, a despondent creature. Clutching her wound, she watched, the others
hopelessly outnumbered. Lost in a battlefield owned by their foe.
She watched as Shaka and Isidor grabbed her. As the others rushed to their aid.
Watched as Tris, who from this sight seemed like an etheral blur. She watched
as Lotus, her longest and closest friend, was beset by these creatures. She
screamed out in fustration. A hoarse cry from her sobbing.
"Why me..."
"Why must you be so selfish. Simply accept the gift given to you."
Allania spoke.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 06:19 AM
Slyvos followed Nalion, an unusual eagerness in his eyes.
'I got your back..'
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 12:16 AM)
Kethiah jumped again, and kicked Isidor in the face.
"You can't win, son," Jazbet chuckled. "But you should certainly
try."
Loranna is already chanting a Fortify Strength and Agility spell for Gruznob
and Isidor and herself; Kethiah was fast enough that trying to target her with
an absorb spell could backfire, so the best plan was to strengthen her allies
fisrt.
She glances over at Jazbet for just a second, her eyes trembling and her lips
set in a thin line.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:20 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 12:16 AM)
Kethiah jumped again, and kicked Isidor in the face.
"You can't win, son," Jazbet chuckled. "But you should certainly
try."
Isidor felt the foot hit his face, but he pushed foward. Isidor used his two
powers, and in a second, he had a sheild surrounding him, and a frost spell was
rushing towards Kethiah.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:20 AM
With a deafening boom, the entire castle shook as if struck by a
hammer. Those standing threatened to be knocked to their knees, and the sound
echoed through the great hall, making ears ring.
Gruznob looked at Cyndarius, a look of serious confusion on his face.
"Sergeant Kalm is early, it seems," said Cyndarius, swiping at a
Twilight with his sword.
Outside, the golden-haired captain's men had worked hard against the mud and
rain. The siege engines were in place.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:21 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 12:11 AM)
Goranthir saw it and screamed as he ran at them. He
couldn't use the Kynarine blast, but he could distract it.
Rats streamed up from the cellar. Some of them had blood on them already,
for it was a dungeon again.
The Winged Twilight tried to finish Tris, but the rats were too much of a nuisance.
It finally turned on them, and Goranthir beheaded it.
"Tris," he called, running to his friend. "Are you all
right?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:21 AM
Reichi by now, was doubled over in pain, his ring was no longer
on his finger however. His Netch armor strained and tore as the Dunmer took on
a more lupine form. His hands became clawed and furred, his netch boots were
destroyed under the strain. Though they retained their intelligence, his eyes
had a look of hunger to them as turned a golden color. Swiftly the change
completed.
With a feral grin the white werewolf surveyed the battle, tattered pieces of
his armor hung off his frame, The Dagger of Senses and Bloodfang were sheathed
in a belt that had survived the shift. He flexed his clawed fingers, looking to
the Azurites with a throaty chuckle.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:22 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 06:11 AM)
Goranthir saw it and screamed as he ran at them. He
couldn't use the Kynarine blast, but he could distract it.
Rats streamed up from the cellar. Some of them had blood on them already,
for it was a dungeon again.
"Keep those Azurites from me and Tris!", Nalion shouted to Goranthir
and Slyvos, then spoke an incantation of himself.
Vision
Averted
No-one
Is
Seen
Here.
Almost unseen, Nalion advanced towards Tris, intent on getting him on his feet
again.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:23 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 12:20 AM)
With a deafening boom, the entire castle shook as if struck by a
hammer. Those standing threatened to be knocked to their knees, and the sound
echoed through the great hall, making ears ring.
Gruznob looked at Cyndarius, a look of serious confusion on his face.
"Sergeant Kalm is early, it seems," said Cyndarius, swiping at a
Twilight with his sword.
Outside, the golden-haired captain's men had worked hard against the mud and
rain. The siege engines were in place.
There were more explosions in the distance.
Jazbet smiled. His battlemages and nightblades had reached the captain's
warships. Now the army would be trapped between the castle and the sea.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 11:21 PM)
The Winged Twilight tried to finish Tris, but the rats were too
much of a nuisance. It finally turned on them, and Goranthir beheaded it.
"Tris," he called, running to his friend. "Are you all
right?"
Tris remained kneeling a moment, whispering.
When he stood, the lower half of his face was a mask of blood, flowing from his
torn cheek. Whatever he had been doing, it hadn't been healing.
"I'd like to see one of those [censored]es try me now," he said.
Goranthir could see, instantly, in his eyes, that he had touched the open book.
"Come on, let's get out of here."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:25 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 12:20 AM)
Isidor felt the foot hit his face, but he pushed foward. Isidor
used his two powers, and in a second, he had a sheild surrounding him, and a
frost spell was rushing towards Kethiah.
Kethiah dodged the spell gracefully.
"Don't hurt my wife," growled Jazbet, and signalled to his guards to
begin firing arrows down the staircase at the group.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 06:26 AM
Slyvos absorbed strength on one of the azurites in his way, when
suddenly his eyes went green again, and he incinerated that same azurite
without a second thought, then returned to normal. He tried his luck with a
minor fireball spell on a twilight, testing it's reflection.
'ah, okay that didn't work.'
He pulled out his mace and wacked it in the head, crushing the thing's skull.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 06:23 AM)
Tris remained kneeling a moment, whispering.
When he stood, the lower half of his face was a mask of blood, flowing from his
torn cheek. Whatever he had been doing, it hadn't been healing.
"I'd like to see one of those [censored]es try me now," he
said.
Goranthir could see, instantly, in his eyes, that he had touched the open book.
"Come on, let's get out of here."
The shadowy form of Nalion approached Tris. Unseen fingers wove an intricate
pattern of blue light and cast it over the Breton. The wounds beneath all the
blood began to close, but the gashes were deep.
"There you are, Tris. Now let's get back to the rest. Quick!", he
shouted. Seeing the book, Nalion felt at least some relief.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:30 AM
QUOTE
"Don't hurt my wife," growled Jazbet, and signalled to
his guards to begin firing arrows down the staircase at the group.
Reichi picked up a spare chair and hurled it in the direction of the staircase.
It was more a distraction than a attack. Soon more spare furniture and items
followed. Despite being distractions however, they were thrown by creature of
considerable strength.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:30 AM
Marein switched into Shai's place and hurled out a lightning
spell of extreme intensity, knocking him back panting.
The light soared up into the air in an arc, dropping back down to where Kethiah
was...
Shai: Reichi. Werewolf. You know that from the book.
Diamond: Right...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:30 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 12:27 AM)
The shadowy form of Nalion approached Tris. Unseen fingers wove
an intricate pattern of blue light and cast it over the Breton. The wounds
beneath all the blood began to close, but the gashes were deep.
"There you are, Tris. Now let's get back to the rest. Quick!", he
shouted.
"Shouldn't get the hell out of the --" Goranthir began, and then
began sword fighting with the Azurite guards who streamed into the kitchen, so
it took him a second to add "--Castle?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:31 AM
As Isidor fought with Kethiah, an idea rushed into his mind.
Loki. He whistled a shrill, high whistle, and hoped that Loki would hear him.
In a moment, the wolf rushed into the hall, snarling. Isidor backed up, and
watched as the wolf jumped at Kethiah. "Let's get the hell out of
here!" Isidor yelled.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:32 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 12:25 AM)
Kethiah dodged the spell gracefully.
"Don't hurt my wife," growled Jazbet, and signalled to his guards to begin
firing arrows down the staircase at the group.
"Don't hurt my friends," Loranna mutters, glaring at the guards with
arrows. She begins to whisper to them.
You who look to the glowing dawn and think that beauty is that of Azura, let
me remove your ignorance. Know now what true Beauty is, and weep as I have wept
at the sight of it, clumsy and shaking from awe.
She points, and casts her spell; the same basic spell she had used against
Falco, but her tearstreaks catch the light as she casts, and the spell flies
into the archers, wide enough to affect them all, with a little luck.
"Watch yourselves!" Loranna warns her friends.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:32 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 20 2005, 12:30 AM)
Reichi picked up a spare chair and hurled it in the direction of
the staircase. It was more a distraction than a attack. Soon more spare
furniture and items followed. Despite being distractions however, they were
thrown by creature of considerable strength.
The Azurite archers focused their fire on Reichi.
Jazbet easily dodged the furniture, but seemed annoyed. "I really liked
that chair!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:33 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 19 2005, 11:30 PM)
Shouldn't get the hell out of the --" Goranthir
began, and then began sword fighting with the Azurite guards who streamed into
the kitchen, so it took him a second to add "--Castle?
"Your book, sir," Tris said, handing the book to Nalion. He drew his
sword. The ebony seemed to shiver with anticipation. The great danger was that
it would break with his strength the first time he used it.
He would have to be dainty, wouldn't he?
"That's the plan," he called to Goranthir. "Stay beside me and
back out!"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:35 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 06:30 AM)
Shouldn't get the hell out of the --" Goranthir
began, and then began sword fighting with the Azurite guards who streamed into
the kitchen, so it took him a second to add "--Castle?
Nalion took the book and quickly put it into a leather case he always caried
with him for parchment.
"They're on their way out already. Hopefully.", Nalion shouted over
the clamour. He raised his hand, pointed and incanted a spell, then a flaring
purple ball of health absorbing magicka flew towards an Azurite to cover their
escape. The mage usually resented spells of this type, as they were decidedly
too vampiric for his taste, but this was a whole different situation. Having
scruples would kill them in this situation.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 12:32 AM)
"Watch yourselves!" Loranna warns her friends.
The spell reflection should not have been much of a surprise.
Jazbet had anticipated this attack. As he had all the others.
"Don't I know you?" he asked Loranna, calmly.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 12:33 AM)
"Your book, sir," Tris said, handing the book to
Nalion. He drew his sword. The ebony seemed to shiver with anticipation. The
great danger was that it would break with his strength the first time he used
it.
He would have to be dainty, wouldn't he?
"That's the plan," he called to Goranthir. "Stay beside me
and back out!"
Isidor came up next to Tris, and backed out with him, Goranthir and Nalion. He
put his axe back in it's strap and tried to cast a fireball spell at the
Azurites.
OOC: Headache, good night.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 06:37 AM
Slyvos followed Nalion, looking up at the archway, and blasting
it, covering their trail.
'that'll hold them for a bit.'
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:37 AM
Again the castle rocked with impact. Flaming debris from the
upper stories pierced the hall's ceiling, raining starry embers on the battle
below.
"I'm surprised, Jazbet!" shouted Cyndarius over the clamor.
"Don't you know how this ends yet? Or have you forseen that there's no
escape for you, so you fight bitterly to the end?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:38 AM
Reichi grabbed one of the Azurite guards who had run in with the
others and used him as sheild against the Azurite arrows. He pulled the weapon
from the now-deceased guard's hand and flung it at the Archers.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:38 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 12:37 AM)
I'm surprised, Jazbet!" shouted Cyndarius over the
clamor. "Don't you know how this ends yet? Or have you forseen that
there's no escape for you, so you fight bitterly to the end?
Jazbet chuckled. "I don't want to spoil the surprise, good captain."
He went back up the stairs.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:41 AM
Marein's spell missed Kethiah, hitting instead a Twilight behind
her. The spell reflected off and jolted him back into the wall, burned.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:43 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 12:36 AM)
The spell reflection should not have been much of a surprise.
Jazbet had anticipated this attack. As he had all the others.
"Don't I know you?" he asked Loranna, calmly.
Loranna feels her spell rebound on herself; the absorb part she wasn't worried
about, but the blind effect ...
She shivers, feeling magicka hit her and be absorbed thanks to the jewerly she
wore out of her armor. Still, hearing Jazbet, her eyes glisten with tears
despite herself.
"No, you don't," she says.
Her friends were fleeing; there was nothing she could hope to do here, other
than turn and run away herself. She casts a fortify speed spell as she runs,
hurrying after Isidor ...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:49 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 19 2005, 11:37 PM)
Slyvos followed Nalion, looking up at the archway, and blasting
it, covering their trail.
'that'll hold them for a bit.'
Slyvos's firepower gave Tris, Nalion, Isidor and Goranthir enough time to fight
free of the castle, bearing the precious book.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:07 AM
Cyndarius watched and waited, insuring everyone was clear of the
castle.
The Twilight bodies were starting to pile up at their feet, threatening to push
them down the stairs, but still enemies streamed down the staircase. The siege
had pressed most of Jazbet's army into the castle, it seemed, and there was no
end to them.
With a wordless glance to Gruznob, the two remaining warriors broke for the
front gate, hordes of screaming daedra and blue-eyed soldiers hot on their
heels.
Outside, it was still pouring rain. Fueled by tar and pitch, the castle top
burned like a giant's torch, regardless. The sun had probably set behind the
unbroken clouds, and the only real light came from the burning tower.
From above, where the Legion's parraptons circled the castle, the line of
fleeing heroes looked tiny in comparison to the dark cloud that erupted from
the gate, just behind them.
"'Bout [censored] time! Shouted Merey above the screaming and the rain. He
charged up to Loranna on an Imperial-bred horse, two Cohorts of mounted
soldiers charging past him to engage the Azurites.
He offered her a hand up, as did other soldiers to the rest of the weary group.
As they rode hard for the relative safety of the town, the whine of diving
parrapton wings could be heard behind them, covering their retreat.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:13 AM
Lotus screached in delight, much to the dismay of the others, at
the sight of Anya coming out.
As he neared, he cawed, upset about her limp form. Hovering near, Lotus
followed Shaka as he carried her.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:19 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 01:07 AM)
Cyndarius watched and waited, insuring everyone was clear of the
castle.
The Twilight bodies were starting to pile up at their feet, threatening to push
them down the stairs, but still enemies streamed down the staircase. The siege
had pressed most of Jazbet's army into the castle, it seemed, and there was no
end to them.
With a wordless glance to Gruznob, the two remaining warriors broke for the
front gate, hordes of screaming daedra and blue-eyed soldiers hot on their
heels.
Outside, it was still pouring rain. Fueled by tar and pitch, the castle top
burned like a giant's torch, regardless. The sun had probably set behind the
unbroken clouds, and the only real light came from the burning tower.
From above, where the Legion's parraptons circled the castle, the line of
fleeing heroes looked tiny in comparison to the dark cloud that erupted from
the gate, just behind them.
"'Bout [censored] time! Shouted Merey above the screaming and the rain. He
charged up to Loranna on an Imperial-bred horse, two Cohorts of mounted
soldiers charging past him to engage the Azurites.
He offered her a hand up, as did other soldiers to the rest of the weary group.
As they rode hard for the relative safety of the town, the whine of diving
parrapton wings could be heard behind them, covering their retreat.
Loranna had actually wondered once or twice, especially after talking with
Queen Barenziah, what it might be like, to have to flee her home due to
warfare. She now knew what it felt like.
It was worse than realizing a year later that your father wasn't coming back.
Dad ... was Gram even alive in this world? Would he have found himself suddenly
shunted here, like they had ... of course he would have; he was a hero, just
like she and her friends. He was here ... but that didn't mean he was still
alive ...
Loranna feels her tears drip downher cheeks, and she corrects herself; fleeing
one's home like this was much, much worse than realizing a year later that your
father wasn't coming back.
===
Ladies and gentlemen ... the Blue Twilight we avoided once, has become a
reality.
All hail Azura, who have not hands of their own.
LOCK ON ...
Loranna
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Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary:
Loranna, and her companions, have just experienced a shift in reality, finding
themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn. The
heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites
fight against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet, with his
Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a deadly
foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men control.
All player characters have escaped from the castle and are
now safely in town. No player character has actually been affected by the
transition to this reality, but no NPC remembers us - it is as if Blue Dawn
ended with Azura winning and the subsequent events unfolded differently from
there.
Oh ... it's also raining out. Cats and dogs.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 07:32 AM
*...One,Ami and Sona reawaken after a bad bout with a bottle of
Comberry Wine...as they emerge from the Tavern their eyes automatically the
trio's eyes lean towards the burning Castle and the Horrors behind the
destruction...*
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:36 AM
Tris sat in what had been, earlier today, the tavern of Ald
Raathim.
He sat with his back against the wall. The front of his shirt, and his face and
neck, were caked with drying blood.
His wounds were healed now, thanks to Nalion. His shoulder rotated freely when
he moved his arm. But a thick, red scar cut across his boyish features, from
just under his ear almost to his upper lip.
He had touched Nalion's book, not intentionally, but touched it just the same.
Everything was different now.
He sat with his hand resting between Goranthir's shoulderblades.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:38 AM
Summary: Anya, the bosmeri rogue, is trapped in a comatose-like
state, where her sister's shade is talking with her.
Anya stood up. She had begun to feel elated, but it was cut all to short by
the realization that htis was just the beginning of their journey.
Allania looked at her. Anya's face had become set in stone, impassive. Yet her
eyes burned with passion and rage.
The corner of Allania's mouth tilted. A small smile formed.
There was nothing she could do, and this was only the beginning. Anya watched,
and tried to learn.
Anya's body had begun to shiver, feverish from the strain that Allania had
placed on her. She had begun to sweat profusely, but was unable to awake. Lotus
clacked in worry.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:38 AM
Ald Raathim was barely recognizable. Torches sputtered in the
heavy rain, sending ghostly shadows over the skeletal remains of the town.
Legionairres were carting off chunks of what used to be the provisioner's shop
to build a wall on the East side.
The mage's guild looked as if it had been bombed, which it mostly had. Everyone
steered clear of the oddly flickering, glowing crater that remained where it
had stood.
Still, what was most noticable was not what had been destroyed, but what had
never existed. Ald Raathim was tiny. It had never sheltered the country's
refugees, had never been rebuilt by Nords, had never felt the prosperity of the
months following the War. No proud hands had worked to make the tiny town into
the fine place that everyone remembered... from yesterday.
Shouts still echoed from the docks, as the Ninth Cohort retook the docks from
the Azurite's surprise attack.
Still standing except for it's collapsed porchfront, the little inn and tavern
looked forlorn; its colorful glass windows shattered and gone, and its cheerful
crowds replaced by bloody-faced soldiers.
The tavern had been converted to a headquarters for the Legion, but it was
still warm and dry, and the kegs were still full.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:41 AM
Sorry, Goranthir," said Diamond wryly. "I'm
afraid your statue is gone.
----------------
Summary: After many harrowing events, our heroes escaped to the tavern.
http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:43 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi is with the others in town after the reality-switch, in which they were
forced to fight their way out of the Castle of
Ald Raathim. During which Reichi assumed his Werewolf form and fought the
Azurites until everyone was forced to flee. Of course, he since reverted to his
Dunmer state (with a bit of help from his ring..)
-----
Reichi sat in the Tavern, wearing what little was left of his armor. his
tattered greaves and the belt that still had Bloodfang and the Dagger Of Senses
sheathed on it. He hand his blood stained hands through his hair.
"That was insane," he said. "Utterly insane."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:43 AM
Summary
After barely managing to save Tris and the book, Nalion is now at the tavern,
using the brief moments of calm to catch his breath. His eyes were widened and
he was breathing heavily from the run. The Breton quickly glanced around,
looking for the companions, then nodded. All were there, except Arynel. Nalion
hoped he was well, but if anyone capable of getting out of this mass by
himself, it was Arynel.
"Good, at least that's something.", he muttered.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:46 AM
Though numb inside, Loranna had offered her services as a healer
for Captain Cyndarius's men and her companions. Anya,especially, worried her,
but there seemed nothing she could do, other than try to make the girl
comfortable, and pray to Dibella and the Nine that her friend would recover,
and reflect on how Azura had devoured anything from Jazbet that made him the
man she had loved.
Occasionally, she looks down at the cat-eye ring Jazbet had given her, just
before she had left for Gemin. She hadn't recalled seeing that ring on
Kethiah's finger - then again, Kethiahhad been moving very quickly, and Loranna
had been focused on other things at the time. Still ...
Do I know you? Jazbet's voice rings in her ears as she works what magic
she can.
Finally, she finds herself looking at Tris, her face as dull as it ever gets.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 12:46 AM)
Though numb inside, Loranna had offered her services as a healer
for Captain Cyndarius's men and her companions. Anya,especially, worried
her, but there seemed nothing she could do, other than try to make the girl
comfortable, and pray to Dibella and the Nine that her friend would recover,
and reflect on how Azura had devoured anything from Jazbet that made him the
man she had loved.
Occasionally, she looks down at the cat-eye ring Jazbet had given her, just
before she had left for Gemin. She hadn't recalled seeing that ring on
Kethiah's finger - then again, Kethiahhad been moving very quickly, and Loranna
had been focused on other things at the time. Still ...
Do I know you? Jazbet's voice rings in her ears as she works what
magic she can.
Finally, she finds herself looking at Tris, her face as dull as it ever
gets.
"Come here," Tris said to Loranna, patting his knee. "Put your
head in my lap."
He looked at Anya. "Her sister... something about her sister. I only saw
for a moment. Her sister is with her. I don't think we should worry."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:55 AM
Summary
Goranthir is with the group, wide-eyed, more amazed than afraid.
He didn't turn around to face Tris, but it was good to feel him closeby.
'If we succeed,' he said with confidence, mostly to himself. 'This will all go
back to how it's supposed to be.'
OOC -- I'm actually out of here for the evening, but I had to post.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 07:56 AM
*...The Inner Sea...just as Hurst was starting to doze off the
wolf made his move...a simple Imperial guard making his rounds suddenly feels
his right leg disappear...as he falls down the stairs Hurst throws the first
Battleaxe in the direction of the wolf...it misses and just as Hurst is about
to draw his Waraxe the ship is swept into some kind of turbulance stream...none
of the combatants or passengers can keep their footing as the ship is tossed
and hurled into the air by unknown forces...in the end the ship eventually
finds its way to land...Hurst watches as the wolf escapes into the night and
the moon glows a faint red...everything then goes black as the screams of
injured passengers echoes through his mind...*
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:00 AM
"Sir!" a wet, muddy, exhausted herald called to
Cyndarius, just as he finished drying his hair, and was pulling on his golden
breastplate.
A leather message case was slapped into Cyndarius's hand, and, breaking the
broad purple seal, he read it. His face did not fortell good news.
"What?" said Merey, taking the dispatch as it was handed to him.
"Lord Klemenis is dead," Cyndarius said quitely.
Merey's lips whispered as he read the complicated document.
"You're a [censored] GENERAL?!" he said, far too loudly.
"Help me with these straps," said Cyndarius.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 01:49 AM)
Come here," Tris said to Loranna, patting his
knee. "Put your head in my lap.
He looked at Anya. "Her sister... something about her sister. I only
saw for a moment. Her sister is with her. I don't think we should worry."
Slyvos was resting a couple tables down from Tris, his head held between his
hands, elbows against the table. He looks up at the sound of Tris's voice, his
eyes looking haunted - a look Tris might remember, or have felt when he touched
the book. One corner of his mouth turns upward though, as he looks at the young
Breton, and his tail flicks slightly, as if to say I'll be allright ...
Loranna rests her head on Tris's lap, sighing, taking comfort in his presence.
She opens her mouth a few times, seeking the energy to speak; the implications
of what they just went through pushed against her words, so that she had to
force them to come out.
" ... So this is how it would have been," she finally says, taking a
deep breath, "had she won." She sighs. " ... Where do you
suppose the change happened? Did we simply lose on Hogithum, did we die in
Gemin, or maybe something further back - maybe even never making it out of
Vvardenfell when Vivec fell?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 08:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 08:01 AM)
Slyvos was resting a couple tables down from Tris, his head held
between his hands, elbows against the table. He looks up at the sound of
Tris's voice, his eyes looking haunted - a look Tris might remember, or have
felt when he touched the book. One corner of his mouth turns upward
though, as he looks at the young Breton, and his tail flicks slightly, as if to
say I'll be allright ...
Loranna rests her head on Tris's lap, sighing, taking comfort in his
presence. She opens her mouth a few times, seeking the energy to speak;
the implications of what they just went through pushed against her words, so
that she had to force them to come out.
" ... So this is how it would have been," she finally says, taking a
deep breath, "had she won." She sighs. " ... Where
do you suppose the change happened? Did we simply lose on Hogithum, did
we die in Gemin, or maybe something further back - maybe even never making it
out of Vvardenfell when Vivec fell?"
Nalion approached Tris and Loranna, bowed down to touch Loranna's shoulder to
reassure her and looked at Tris.
"Thank you my friend for getting the book, thank you truly.", he
said.
At Merey's exclamation, he quickly turned to Cyndarius. "It's a grave
situation, and it's always a shame to lose a leader, but take my
congratulations nontheless, Cyndarius."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:09 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 12:07 AM)
Nalion approached Tris and Loranna, bowed down to touch
Loranna's shoulder to reassure her and looked at Tris.
"Thank you my friend for getting the book, thank you truly.", he
said.
At Merey's exclamation, he quickly turned to Cyndarius. "It's a grave
situation, and it's always a shame to lose a leader, but take my
congratulations nontheless, Cyndarius."
"It's not real," said Cyndarius, adjusting his greaves. "Not
today."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 01:01 AM)
Slyvos was resting a couple tables down from Tris, his head held
between his hands, elbows against the table. He looks up at the sound of
Tris's voice, his eyes looking haunted - a look Tris might remember, or have
felt when he touched the book. One corner of his mouth turns upward
though, as he looks at the young Breton, and his tail flicks slightly, as if to
say I'll be allright ...
Loranna rests her head on Tris's lap, sighing, taking comfort in his
presence. She opens her mouth a few times, seeking the energy to speak;
the implications of what they just went through pushed against her words, so
that she had to force them to come out.
" ... So this is how it would have been," she finally says, taking a
deep breath, "had she won." She sighs. " ... Where
do you suppose the change happened? Did we simply lose on Hogithum, did
we die in Gemin, or maybe something further back - maybe even never making it
out of Vvardenfell when Vivec fell?"
Tris ran his fingers through Loranna's hair, both to comfort her and to calm
himself. His mother had had long, golden hair.
"Haven't you guessed?" he said. "It's very simple. It's the
place where I tampered with the world, that's where the seam is. I guess I
don't have to feel bad about that anymore. As bad as the ghost problem was...
at least this isn't the only future."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 08:12 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 08:09 AM)
It's not real," said Cyndarius, adjusting his
greaves. "Not today.
"Uhm, yeah, I suppose so... I hope so.", Nalion answered,
blushing slightly. Inside, he was agitated, the past events happened so
quick...
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 08:10 AM)
Tris ran his fingers through Loranna's hair, both to comfort her
and to calm himself. His mother had had long, golden hair.
"Haven't you guessed?" he said. "It's very simple. It's
the place where I tampered with the world, that's where the seam is. I
guess I don't have to feel bad about that anymore. As bad as the ghost problem
was... at least this isn't the only future."
"We still have the means to return to the previous state. I hope Arynel
will come through to us soon.", Nalion added, wiping grime and rain from
his face. He looked ragged and his robe was torn, signs of their narrow escape.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:16 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 02:10 AM)
Tris ran his fingers through Loranna's hair, both to comfort her
and to calm himself. His mother had had long, golden hair.
"Haven't you guessed?" he said. "It's very simple. It's
the place where I tampered with the world, that's where the seam is. I
guess I don't have to feel bad about that now. As bad as the ghost problem
was... at least this isn't the only future."
Loranna's body relaxes, and she murmurs "That makes sense; I kind of
stopped thinking a bit, after hearing Jazbet askif he knew me. Bad habit, I
know ..."
She looks over to Cyndarius and says "Today, it isn't real. Someday though
it may very well be. On that day, we'll celebrate twice as much."
She tries to smile; she mostly succeeds.
"We have the book at least," she says. "And bravo to Tris as
Nalion has said for that; we can still make things right ..."
Looking up to Tris, she adds "Yeah, least this isn't," and pats his
knee. Slyvos makes a little snort, before rubbing his eyes and muttering
"Quiet you ..."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:21 AM
The Void:
"Nine more miles to Alcaire... Nine more miles to ALCAIRE... BaDUM... Nine
more miles to Al....CAIRE!"
Herwyn brand sang to himself in the dark. He was almost certain that frogs, at
night, sung for an entirely different reason. Probably one having to do with
that situation in Orsinium that he should've resolved by half-past last
Tuesday, and would have, if he hadn't been stuck here...
"Nine more miles to Al see you in... Al caire if I don't get there soon...
ALCAIRE!"
Hello.
Herwyn jumped. The sound of another voice in the emptiness was completely
unexpected, especially one so sweet and girlish as this one.
You look cold, said the fragile, ethereally white little
girl that floated behind him, her raven-black hair swirling in an unfelt
breeze.
Like being doused in freezing water, Herwyn came to his senses. 'Run', he said
to his legs, but there was no ground. 'run'
The little girl moved like lightning. He was dead, he knew it.
He also knew death would feel just like this; a huge, heavy blackness, descending
upon him, its cold breath on his face as it wrapped him in its iron embrace. He
knew its voice would sound just like this, too, deep and quiet... "Hold
on," it said.
***
The Tavern, Ald Raathim:
Cyndarius thought he heard someone beat a drum, just once, outside the tavern
door. He looked up, wondering why, as the broken door swung open.
A short, dark-haired Breton stumbled through, his fine suit matted to his body
with rain and sweat, his eyes sunken and black, making his face look deathly in
the dim light of the tavern.
"I'll have a brandy, if you please," said Herwyn Brand as he grabbed
the doorframe for support.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 08:24 AM
*...not knowing whats going on the Trio return to the confines
of the Tavern...which is now filled with people...One wonders how they got by
him...but quickly strikes this from his mind...*
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:30 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 01:21 AM)
A short, dark-haired Breton stumbled through, his fine suit
matted to his body with rain and sweat, his eyes sunken and black, making his
face look deathly in the dim light of the tavern.
"I'll have a brandy, if you please," said Herwyn Brand as he grabbed
the doorframe for support.
Tris leaped to his feet, jostling Loranna aside.
"Herwyn Brand!"
I was afraid you were dead, he started to say, but that wasn't quite
true; the book of Arkay knew all secrets, and Void Rangers could read it; Tris
had known Herwyn wasn't dead. I didn't know where you were sounded so
weak.
Tris threw his arms around the new arrival. Maybe, in another universe, he and
Herwyn were mortal enemies. But he was glad to see him here.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 08:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 08:30 AM)
Tris leaped to his feet, jostling Loranna aside.
"Herwyn Brand!"
I was afraid you were dead, he started to say, but that wasn't quite
true; the book of Arkay knew all secrets, and Void Rangers could read it,
Tris had known Herwyn wasn't dead. I didn't know where you were sounded
so weak.
Tris threw his arms around the new arrival. Maybe, in another universe, he and
Herwyn were mortal enemies. But he was glad to see him here.
"Herwyn Brand?", Nalion asked in disbelief. He had heard about Elysana's
spymaster. How by all means of sorcery did he get here? But, as afterthought,
nothing seemed impossible right now.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 02:30 AM)
Tris leaped to his feet, jostling Loranna aside.
"Herwyn Brand!"
I was afraid you were dead, he started to say, but that wasn't quite
true; the book of Arkay knew all secrets, and Void Rangers could read it,
Tris had known Herwyn wasn't dead. I didn't know where you were sounded
so weak.
Tris threw his arms around the new arrival. Maybe, in another universe, he and
Herwyn were mortal enemies. But he was glad to see him here.
Slyvos makes a surprised sound and hurries over to help Loranna up, asking
"Who's this guy, to make Tris push you aside like that?"
Loranna gets up, blinking in surprise. " .. .HerwynBrand?" she says,
dumbfounded.
"Er, friend of Tris's?" Slyvos asks.
"Remember what I said about the graveyard, back in High Rock?"
Loranna asks Slyvos.
"Yeah ... wait - that's ..."
"The same."
Slyvos starts to ask what Herwynis doing here and why Tris would welcome him
so, then he reflects that the world had gone crazy not a few hours ago. Why
question this little oddity.
" ... Loranna love, you have a way of attracting the oddest sorts of
company," Slyvos comments.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 12:30 AM)
Tris leaped to his feet, jostling Loranna aside.
"Herwyn Brand!"
I was afraid you were dead, he started to say, but that wasn't quite
true; the book of Arkay knew all secrets, and Void Rangers could read it,
Tris had known Herwyn wasn't dead. I didn't know where you were sounded
so weak.
Tris threw his arms around the new arrival. Maybe, in another universe, he and
Herwyn were mortal enemies. But he was glad to see him here.
Herwyn grabbed Tris roughly by his collar, and buried his nose in Tris's chest.
"You smell terrible. By the heavens it's fantastic to smell
something!"
"I'd be dead, you know, but Death told me it would be wrong, so here I am.
Previously, of course, I wasn't anywhere in particular, but then, I could use
some sleep, I think.
"How are you, Tris? I'll take a brandy, please," the stumbling man
repeated.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 08:36 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 19 2005, 11:33 PM)
"Herwyn Brand?", Nalion asked in disbelief. He had
heard about Elysana's spymaster. How by all means of sorcery did he get here?
But, as afterthought, nothing seemed impossible right now.
*...as the name ran through One's mind he could fetch no memory of someone
named "Herwyn Brand"...a slight look at the grotesque figure was
enough to unsettle Sona's stomache...*
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:40 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 01:34 AM)
Herwyn grabbed Tris roughly by his collar, and buried his nose
in Tris's chest.
"You smell terrible. By the heavens it's fantastic to smell
something!"
"I'd be dead, you know, but Death told me it would be wrong, so here I am.
Previously, of course, I wasn't anywhere in particular, but then, I could use
some sleep, I think.
"How are you, Tris? I'll take a brandy, please," the stumbling man
repeated.
"Booze is about all we have here, but we have plenty," Tris said.
Everything about Ald Raathim had changed, but not the place where the bartender
kept the brandy.
Boom. He had heard BOOM. Boom meant Leseth.
"Leseth had you?" he asked, trying to make sense of what Herwyn had
said.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:45 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 12:40 AM)
"Booze is about all we have here, but we have
plenty," Tris said.
Everything about Ald Raathim had changed, but not the place where the bartender
kept the brandy.
Boom. He had heard BOOM. Boom meant Leseth.
"Leseth had you?" he asked, trying to make sense of what Herwyn
had said.
"Oh, yes. It was necessary, you see," Herwyn said, downing the
offered brandy in one gulp. "OH! It's like the first brandy I've ever
tasted... again!
"You know, nothing tasts quite nothing like brandy. I know that now.
"But as I was saying, Bosriel... Moments away from my death, but Leseth
came and put me here. Probably because this is where you are, I would assume.
"You don't have any cheese, do you? Or a pickle?
"Bloody racket out there, you know. War and all..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:49 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 02:45 AM)
"Oh, yes. It was necessary, you see," Herwyn said,
downing the offered brandy in one gulp. "OH! It's like the first brandy
I've ever tasted... again!
"You know, nothing tasts quite nothing like brandy. I know that now.
"But as I was saying, Bosriel... Moments away from my death, but Leseth
came and put me here. Probably because this is where you are, I would assume.
"You don't have any cheese, do you? Or a pickle?
"Bloody racket out there, you know. War and all..."
"Bosriel?" Loranna asks, her tone becoming worried. "You ran
into Bosriel?"
Slyvos blinks, looking at Loranna in confusion as she hurries over to check
Herwyn, see if he needs healing. " ... Well,welcome to Ald Raathim
..." he mutters, feeling uncomfortable around the new people.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 08:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 08:49 AM)
Bosriel?" Loranna asks, her tone becoming
worried. "You ran into Bosriel?
Slyvos blinks, looking at Loranna in confusion as she hurries over to check
Herwyn, see if he needs healing. " ... Well,welcome to Ald Raathim
..." he mutters, feeling uncomfortable around the new people.
Nalion moves closer to Tris and Herwyn and listened. His face showed a mixture
of curiosity, concern, pity and suspicion for Herwyn.
"So that means Bosriel is back in the Void again?", he asked.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:53 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 01:45 AM)
"Oh, yes. It was necessary, you see," Herwyn said,
downing the offered brandy in one gulp. "OH! It's like the first brandy
I've ever tasted... again!
"You know, nothing tasts quite nothing like brandy. I know that now.
"But as I was saying, Bosriel... Moments away from my death, but Leseth
came and put me here. Probably because this is where you are, I would assume.
"You don't have any cheese, do you? Or a pickle?
"Bloody racket out there, you know. War and all..."
Tris was looking at Herwyn with new eyes. He knew what had happened; he could
feel it. What he didn't know was how he had missed it before now. Perhaps he
hadn't even been in the world, running errands for the General in the Outer
Realms.
They all knew each other, when they were near enough. It was like having
something in your peripheral vision, or... no, not like that at all.
"We're in goddam Morrowind," he said, going back behind the bar.
"Have some pickled nix hound and some skuttle. You should sleep, you're
only barely making sense."
How long had it been? A month? Longer? How long had Herwyn been missing?
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:55 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 12:53 AM)
Tris was looking at Herwyn with new eyes. He knew what had
happened; he could feel it. What he didn't know was how he had missed it
before now. Perhaps he hadn't even been in the world, running errands for the
General in the Outer Realms.
They all knew each other, when they were near enough. It was like having
something in your peripheral vision, or... no, not like that at all.
"We're in goddam Morrowind," he said, going back behind the
bar. "Have some pickled nix hound and some skuttle. You should sleep,
you're only barely making sense."
How long had it been? A month? Longer? How long had Herwyn
been missing?
Herwyn was dead asleep on the bench before food reached the table.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:57 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 02:55 AM)
Herwyn was dead asleep on the bench before food reached the
table.
Loranna reaches into her tattered robe, and produces a small head pillow, which
she gently tucks under Herwyn's head.
"Nix Hound meat is terrible on an empty stomach anyway," she says to
Tris with a bit of a grin. "We'll serve him the scuttle when he
wakes."
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 09:00 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 19 2005, 11:55 PM)
Herwyn was dead asleep on the bench before food reached the
table.
*...One seeing the how quickly the newcomer Herwyn had fallen to the drink of
Brandy, he orders one for himself it then magically appears before him as if
willed to come...he never even notices the large bottle of Brandy that Loranna
is holding...Ami seems perplexed by her surroundings and Sona is regaining her
composure...in the moments that follow the trio fall asleep in the
corner...hoping no one burns their surroundings to the ground...just in case
Sona performs a complex ritual that if endangered will Recall the trio from
harm...*
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:27 AM
As Herwyn Brand fell asleep, Nalion nodded towards Loranna and
Tris, then helped himself to a bottle of brandy as well. Something strong would
just be right now. He sat down, leaned against a wall and took a deep swallow,
letting the liquor burn on his tongue.
Then, he put the flask down and pulled out a piece of parchment, already filled
with letters in his tiny script.
********
The Archive
Part III
Knowing now where to find the scribe, the mage traveled quickly and found him
watching the proceedings below and noting them. Looking up from his writings,
the scribe eyed the mage suspiciously. The mage stood there, the mantle upon
his shoulders and the staff in his hand, and he began to speak.
"I come before you in peace and in great need - and as a friend of like
blood. Please hear my plea for help."
The scribe looked at the mage with curiosity, doubt and concern.
"What is this need you are speaking of, mage, the reason why I should help
you?"
"The world is ill, and it is succumbing to the sickness and will
eventually fall prey to it. We found a way that may avert this threat, yet it
will cost us dearly. Everything that we were, what we are and what we might be
will be lost. Our stories, our memories, our very selves. I have the dearest
wish to save this world and I by being who I am seek to preserve our
history. For this, I humbly ask you for your help.", the mage answered.
The scribe nodded gravely, then asked. "Is what you seek from me worthy to
be saved? And which knowledge would you want to be saved?"
Upon this sentence, the mage began to lay his case before the scribe and spoke
vividly of the history of his friends and companions in this world and of his
own stories, of their uniqueness, the great deeds and the small and of glorious
moments and times of pain. He told of their relations, of love, compassion and
even rivalry and how events had forged them together. Then, the mage added his
own heart's feeling to his arguments and how his heart was connected with all
of them.
The scribe listened intently, yet his expression was unmoved. "I grant you
that you tell a fascinating tale, and I have felt the tremors as well, but I am
not convinced yet why I should help you save it. So much destruction caused and
yet so little mended?"
The mage, slowly losing all hope, looked sadly at the scribe, then spoke in a
last attempt to sway his opinion. "The highs always do have lows as their
predecessors and are not the lows the anvil on which the hero is shaped until
he shines in glory? Is this not a world that needs heroes? And have you
not yourself crafted your wife after your stories and is my plea not similar to
this?"
So the scribe looked into his books and saw the many heroes that have appeared
in times of the greatest need and thought fondly of his beloved wife Oghma and
how he had arranged many stories to form her. Finally, he was moved by the
mages' speech and spoke. "Truly, I see now why you want to save their
story. So be it and I shall grant you what you seek. Wait here." Then the
scribe vanished.
After what seemed like days and days, the scribe returned and offered the mage
an item folded in cloth.
"In your hands you hold the story your companions and yourself have
crafted and it will contain all that has passed and will record what happens
now and the events that are to come.", the scribe explained. "Be
warned though. You know the world is trembling and it is harder to see what is
done, hurry, or stories will get lost. Like missing pages in a book disrupt the
reading flow, missing stories may disrupt the epic, leaving only incoherent
snippets bereft of meaning."
The mage realized how great a gift it was and bowed deeply before the scribe.
"I cannot voice my gratitude in a proper way.", he thanked the
scribe.
And the scribe bowed in return and then the mage left him with gratitude and
relief.
********
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 10:08 AM
Isle of Betony, High Rock
"The fleet is ready, General!" The redguard sailor said to the robed
figure on the hill
"Very well, the Army of the Bay shall prepare to drive these hethens out
of Daggerfall City, for our lord!" the robed figure said
"FOR PRINCE MERIDIA!!!!" Yelled the assembled sailors to the robed
figure, as the force prepared to launch. Tomorrow, they would retake
Daggerfall, Maranda thought, and all in the name of her master. She was glad to
have rejoined her when the crisis esculated, now as second command of the Army
of the Bay, she would finally find glory... but what of her past life? Why was
she here, in Bretony, leading an Army in the name of Meridia? What on earth had
happened? One moment she was planning a wedding, the next, she was a general on
a battlefield... She boarded her vessel, and sailed fowarth, still wondering
what these conflicting thoughts were all about
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:53 AM
Falco lay outside the tavern, covered with wounds. His clothes
stained with sweat, blood of his enemies and himself, mud, rain, and tears. On
the ground in front of him lay an azurite corpse he had dragged there after
running her through. He wept like he never had before, he cared not how these
events happened but only for the corpse that lay in front of him, that of an
old argonian woman. Falco's mother, the mother he had slain not 20 minutes
prior. Falco continud his weeping in the mud as the rain pounded down upon him.
"Why? WHY!!!!?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:29 PM
Shaka had laid Anya down gently in a corner booth of the tavern and was now
holding a flin in one claw, trying to keep it from shaking. He had gotten out
of the castle with all his armor as well as the Spear and the Glass longknife,
but the rest of his gear was still back at the castle.
Luckily he had had enough presence of mind when retrieving Anya that he had
grabbed her gear bag, including her spear, and slung it over his back before
carrying her out. If she woke from her coma, she would have her armor and other
weapons.
He wanted to apologize to the others for running to save Anya. Maybe if they
survived this second Blue Dawn, he could ask for some form of trial or
punishment; just now, it didn't seem important.
Maybe it would be merciful if Anya were asleep when they were all overrun. He
vowed to fight to the end anyway.
Shaka happened to glance out an empty window and saw Falco. He immediately got
up and helped his friend into the tavern. Placing his fellow Argonian in a
chair, Shaka tried to check the extent of his wounds and cast a healing spell
on him, then wiped the mud off his face.
It had shaken him to see Kethiah changed into a murderous consort of Jazbet.
When the assassin had been Shaka's minder for Helseth, he had never really
gotten close to her emotionally, but there was mutual respect and trust. He had
never known a more resourceful fighter, either unarmed or with dagger in hand.
"Isidor . . . Thank you again for helping me at the castle, and helping
the others," Shaka said. "Tris, that was an amazing thing you did, to
fight through the Azurites to get the Book. Cyndarius . . . " Shaka
started to thank the general, since none of them would have gotten out of the
castle alive without the Legion, but he stopped when he realized: what did it
matter how many of the group he thanked. What was Shaka suddenly, a lord, to
think his good opinion mattered?
Shaka found a cloth and sponged the sweat from Anya's face for a moment. He
would have to ask someone: who was Bosriel? Who was this Herwyn Brand? Shaka
hadn't touched the Book long enough to know.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:18 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 07:29 AM)
"Isidor . . . Thank you again for helping me at the
castle, and helping the others," Shaka said.
"Anytime." Isidor said with a smile. Isidor smiled, but inside a fire
was raging. In this alternate reality, Kethiah was the Lady of the Castle, who
had tried to kill him, sending them to the tavern. The same tavern from this
morning. "Sweet [censored] irony." He muttered.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:27 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 09:18 AM)
"Anytime." Isidor said with a smile. Isidor smiled,
but inside a fire was raging. In this alternate reality, Kethiah was the Lady
of the Castle, who had tried to kill him, sending them to the tavern. The same
tavern from this morning. "Sweet [censored] irony." He muttered.
Shaka glanced over at his friend. The Nord seemed more focused, but still
driven by inner demons.
It suddenly hit him: what would have happened to the few people in Ald Raathim
he had met? Was the herbalist Solange even alive, or the healer Egalius? The
Drunken Guar's upper rooms had been turned into a makeshift infirmary, so
perhaps the healer was alive and helping others.
Solange was a good woman, though he had lost touch with her over the past month
at the least. It might be better if she had died in this alternate reality rather
than have been changed.
Falco had calmed, but was still haunted by something, almost catatonic.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:29 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 09:27 AM)
Shaka glanced over at his friend. The Nord seemed more
focused, but still driven by inner demons.
It suddenly hit him: what would have happened to the few people in Ald
Raathim he had met? Was the herbalist Solange even alive, or the healer
Egalius? The Drunken Guar's upper rooms had been turned into a makeshift
infirmary, so perhaps the healer was alive and helping others.
Solange was a good woman, though he had lost touch with her over the past month
at the least. It might be better if she had died in this alternate
reality rather than have been changed.
Falco seemed to have calmed, but was still haunted by something, almost
catatonic.
"Where was he when we where fighting Jazbet?" Isidor said, looking
questioningly.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:34 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 09:29 AM)
"Where was he when we where fighting Jazbet?" Isidor
said, looking questioningly.
"I don't know, Isidor, but it must have been a hell of a fight even so,
judging from the wounds I healed. Falco keeps muttering something about 'Why'
and his mother. . . . "
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:04 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 09:34 AM)
I don't know, Isidor, but it must have been a hell of a
fight even so, judging from the wounds I healed. Falco keeps muttering
something about 'Why' and his mother. . . .
"That sounds bad. Should we get him upstairs, see if we can get a healer
to tend to him?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:08 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 10:04 AM)
That sounds bad. Should we get him upstairs, see if we can
get a healer to tend to him?
"Yes, let's try that." Shaka put Falco's arm around his shoulder and
walked upstairs, with Isidor following closely.
The tavern's guest rooms were chaos as maimed and bleeding Legionnaires were
brought in and triaged -- some would live no matter what, others would die
despite the best efforts, and others needed immediate attention. Shaka knew
Falco wasn't mortally wounded, but the healers would have to make the call as
to when he would be helped.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:14 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 10:08 AM)
"Yes, let's try that." Shaka put Falco's arm
around his shoulder and walked upstairs, with Isidor following closely.
The tavern's guest rooms were chaos as maimed and bleeding Legionnaires were
brought in and triaged -- some would live no matter what, others would
die despite the best efforts, and others needed immediate attention.
Shaka knew Falco wasn't mortally wounded, but the healers would have to make
the call as to when he would be helped.
They dropped Falco in a room.. Isidor wondered for a moment if the gods were
tormenting him. This was the same room. Kethiah's room. Isidor grimaced, and
put Falco down. "You want to go and sit in a booth? I've got something to
talk to you about."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:22 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 10:14 AM)
They dropped Falco in a room.. Isidor wondered for a moment if
the gods were tormenting him. This was the same room. Kethiah's room. Isidor
grimaced, and put Falco down. "You want to go and sit in a booth? I've got
something to talk to you about."
"Okay, Isidor." The two walked back to the corner near Anya, who was
still trapped in a dream.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:26 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 10:22 AM)
"Okay, Isidor." The two walked back to the
corner near Anya, who was still trapped in a dream.
"Earlier today, I wasn't around. I went, erm, back down to the tavern, and
into the room where we just put Falco." He related what had happened with
Kethiah, and then said "...and then I told her I loved her. She didn't say
anything, she just gawked at me. And then, we went into this warp, and she's
trying to kill us."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:32 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 10:26 AM)
Earlier today, I wasn't around. I went, erm, back down to
the tavern, and into the room where we just put Falco." He related what
had happened with Kethiah, and then said "...and then I told her I loved
her. She didn't say anything, she just gawked at me. And then, we went into
this warp, and she's trying to kill us.
Under better circumstances, Shaka would have told Isidor what a fortunate
bastard he was. That Kethiah had let down her defenses enough to give Isidor a
woman's "final favor" . . . It was amazing.
Shaka didn't smile at Isidor's luck, however, and told him: "The Kethiah
you and I saw at the castle isn't the same woman, Iz. Somehow all the toughness
she had to put on over the years of contract killing, all the times she had to
numb herself to her job . . . she set it aside for you. And in this world,
where Loranna and her companions failed, the armor must have only increased.
Somehow she, instead of Loranna, hooked up with Jazbet. Maybe in this history,
Jazbet never even met Loranna."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:34 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 10:32 AM)
Under better circumstances, Shaka would have told Isidor what a
fortunate bastard he was. That Kethiah had let down her defenses enough
to give Isidor a woman's "final favor" . . . It was
amazing.
Shaka didn't smile at Isidor's luck, however, and told him: "The
Kethiah you and I saw at the castle isn't the same woman, Iz. Somehow all
the toughness she had to put on over the years of contract killing, all the
times she had to numb herself to her job . . . she set it aside for you.
And in this world, where Loranna and her companions failed, the armor must have
only increased. Somehow she, instead of Loranna, hooked up with
Jazbet. Maybe in this history,
Jazbet never even met Loranna."
Isidor shook his head and said "What a [censored] day. I've gone from
elated, to depressed, to terrified, to depressed. [censored]."
He stopped swearing and said "You knew Kethiah, didn't you?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 04:36 PM
Ahjaar and Luxi were sitting at the far coner of the tavern.
"I knew something was going to happen. I could feel it..." Luxi said,
in a daze. She was in a bit of shock from the shift.
"If Azura won.... whats going to happen?" She looked up at Ahjaar.
"I.... I don't now, babe...."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:42 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 10:34 AM)
He stopped swearing and said "You knew Kethiah, didn't
you?"
"We're [censored], all right," said Shaka, smiling. "You have a
right to be upset. She was on Helseth's payroll for a while in Mournhold. When
she got bored being a minder, she taught me a few things about pain and
pleasure meridians . . . You saw one example with Anya when her haunting became
unbearable."
"But I was never intimate with Kethiah. She's in the Dark Brotherhood,
though she claimed to be Morag Tong with Loranna, and helped Jazbet in the
past. Maybe she's neither Dark Brotherhood or Tong in the end, just a guild of
one."
"If we survive this second Blue Dawn, this ... well, I've heard the others
over there call it the Blue Twilight . . . I hope you can meet her again. But
don't let her distract you from today's mess. This shows us all just how vital
it is that the Eight succeed." Shaka put a hand on Isidor's shoulder.
Shaka noticed Ahjaar and Luxi looked lost, so he waved for them to join him and
Isidor.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:01 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 10:42 AM)
We're [censored], all right," said Shaka,
smiling. "You have a right to be upset. She was on Helseth's
payroll for a while in Mournhold. When she got bored being a minder, she
taught me a few things about pain and pleasure meridians . . . You
saw one example with Anya when her haunting became unbearable.
"But I was never intimate with Kethiah. She's in the Dark
Brotherhood, though she claimed to be Morag Tong with Loranna, and helped
Jazbet in the past. Maybe she's neither Dark Brotherhood or Tong in the
end, just a guild of one."
"If we survive this second Blue Dawn, this ... well, I've heard the
others over there call it the Blue Twilight . . . I hope you
can meet her again. But don't let her distract you from today's
mess. This shows us all just how vital it is that the Eight
succeed." Shaka put a hand on Isidor's shoulder.
Shaka noticed Ahjaar and Luxi looked lost, so he waved for them to join him and
Isidor.
Ahjaar and Luxi got up, and joined the group.
Luxi spoke first.
"Shaka, I knew something was wrong, I could feel it! Reality is becoming
unstable if we-"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:08 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 11:01 AM)
Ahjaar and Luxi got up, and joined the group.
Luxi spoke first.
"Shaka, I knew something was wrong, I could feel it! Reality is becoming
unstable if we-"
Shaka stopped her rush of words, taking the girl's hand for a moment. "I
know, kiddo," he said gently. "At least Loranna's people are making a
stand together, come what may."
Poor Luxi. Funny, it seemed to help Shaka to ease others' minds. Glancing at
Ahjaar, he said: "Are you wondering the same thing that I am? We're
intruders on this reality. Are we also elsewhere in Vvardenfell right
now?" He wanted to add, 'or dead', but he would spare Luxi that.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:12 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 10:42 AM)
We're [censored], all right," said Shaka,
smiling. "You have a right to be upset. She was on Helseth's
payroll for a while in Mournhold. When she got bored being a minder, she
taught me a few things about pain and pleasure meridians . . . You
saw one example with Anya when her haunting became unbearable.
"But I was never intimate with Kethiah. She's in the Dark
Brotherhood, though she claimed to be Morag Tong with Loranna, and helped
Jazbet in the past. Maybe she's neither Dark Brotherhood or Tong in the
end, just a guild of one."
"If we survive this second Blue Dawn, this ... well, I've heard the
others over there call it the Blue Twilight . . . I hope you
can meet her again. But don't let her distract you from today's
mess. This shows us all just how vital it is that the Eight
succeed." Shaka put a hand on Isidor's shoulder.
Shaka noticed Ahjaar and Luxi looked lost, so he waved for them to join him and
Isidor.
"Do you honestley think there's any sort of future between us?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:16 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 11:08 AM)
Shaka stopped her rush of words, taking the girl's hand for a
moment. "I know, kiddo," he said gently. "At least
Loranna's people are making a stand together, come what may."
Poor Luxi. Funny, it seemed to help Shaka to ease others' minds.
Glancing at Ahjaar, he said: "Are you wondering the same thing that
I am? We're intruders on this reality. Are we also elsewhere in
Vvardenfell right now?" He wanted to add, 'or dead', but he would
spare Luxi that.
Ahjaar shook her head "I really don't know..."
Luxi was silent for a moment. "There is a possiblity... but still, I doubt
we'd be alive even if it were true. We rebeled agensit Azura, so she probaly
killed us by now.
"I'm scared Shaka. Reality only shifts when the other one becomes
unstable. Meaning..... meaning that our reality... could for all we know, be
destryed..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:18 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 11:12 AM)
Do you honestley think there's any sort of future between
us?
"I don't know if Anya and I have a future, though I'm going to try to
build one. You and Kethiah . . . . I won't tell you it's impossible, since I
never knew her tastes in men to begin with. I guess she likes the square-jawed
Nordic types.
But talk to those who knew her, like Loranna, and like I said --- maybe we'll
fix the crack in reality and find the world we left. You can at least try to
talk with her again then.
You've probably thought of this already, but even if you don't love your girl
in Skyrim anymore, after a decade of exile --- maybe you owe it to yourself to
get closure on that too."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:23 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 11:18 AM)
"I don't know if Anya and I have a future, though I'm going
to try to build one. You and Kethiah . . . . I won't tell you it's impossible,
since I never knew her tastes in men to begin with. I guess she likes the
square-jawed Nordic types.
But talk to those who knew her, like Loranna, and like I said --- maybe we'll
fix the crack in reality and find the world we left. You can at least try
to talk with her again then.
You've probably thought of this already, but even if you don't love your girl
in Skyrim anymore, after a decade of exile --- maybe you owe it to yourself to
get closure on that too."
"You're right. Though I'm still not sure I want to face all that
sh..." He noticed Luxi at the table and bit his tounge "All that guar
dung back in Skyrim." Isidor thought for a moment and then said "What
do you think will happen here, with this Blue Dawn? How could we defeat all of
that?" He jerked his head towards the window.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:24 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 11:16 AM)
Ahjaar shook her head "I really don't know..."
Luxi was silent for a moment. "There is a possiblity... but still, I doubt
we'd be alive even if it were true. We rebeled agensit Azura, so she probaly
killed us by now.
"I'm scared Shaka. Reality only shifts when the other one becomes
unstable. Meaning..... meaning that our reality... could for all we know, be
destryed..."
"Luxi . . . I hadn't even thought of that, that there might not be our Ald
Raathim to return to. Ahjaar, that's some girl you hatched."
Shaka was silent for a moment. "We can't give up. We can't assume our
reality was destroyed. This one is so hellish . . . It can't be allowed to
exist."
"Isidor, you ask how to defeat the Blue Dawn out there. I'm going to be
honest and say, I don't think we can. We've got to hang on in this town
somehow, until the Eight can go beyond the spheres."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:39 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 05:16 PM)
Ahjaar shook her head "I really don't know..."
Luxi was silent for a moment. "There is a possiblity... but still, I doubt
we'd be alive even if it were true. We rebeled agensit Azura, so she probaly
killed us by now.
"I'm scared Shaka. Reality only shifts when the other one becomes
unstable. Meaning..... meaning that our reality... could for all we know, be
destryed..."
Nalion listened quietly to the conversation, then packed away his parchments
and quill.
"It will not be allowed to happen. As hard as it may be not to lose hope,
keep the faith. There is still hope. As I see it, the basic plan has not
changed. Still, eight heroes have to break through to Allerleirauh and Solin.
Arynel has just to come through for us. And for so long, we have to protect
this book here.", Nalion said, tapping at his bag where he had put the
Archive.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:40 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 20 2005, 11:24 AM)
Luxi . . . I hadn't even thought of that, that there might
not be our Ald Raathim to return to. Ahjaar, that's some girl you
hatched.
Shaka was silent for a moment. "We can't give up. We can't
assume our reality was destroyed. This one is so hellish . . . It
can't be allowed to exist."
"Isidor, you ask how to defeat the Blue Dawn out there. I'm going to
be honest and say, I don't think we can. We've got to hang on in this
town somehow, until the Eight can go beyond the spheres."
"If you think of it, Shaka, it's not Hellish for the Azurites. In our
reality, it was. Not all sides are satisfied. It's all about point of
veiw."
Luxi looked at Ahjaar, then back at Shaka.
"But your right, we can't let this plane be the current reality."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:40 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 11:39 AM)
Nalion listened quietly to the conversation, then packed away
his parchments and quill.
"It will not be allowed to happen. As hard as it may be not to lose hope,
keep the faith. There is still hope. As I see it, the basic plan has not
changed. Still, eight heroes have to break through to Allerleirauh and Solin.
Arynel has just to come through for us. And for so long, we have to protect
this book here.", Nalion said, tapping at his bag where he had put the
Archive.
Isidor turned to Nalion. "If they get the book, what happens?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:43 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 05:40 PM)
Isidor turned to Nalion. "If they get the book, what
happens?"
Nalion swallowed hard. "Then, all what we have done will be lost."
There was more to it, though, but Nalion did not dare to speak it.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:46 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 11:43 AM)
Nalion swallowed hard. "Then, all what we have done will be
lost." There was more to it, though, but Nalion did not dare to speak it.
"Ah." Isidor put his axe on the table. "Makes me feel better
that I have that." He growled.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 05:51 PM
Plaas still did not comment about anything. IT was all too confusing.
Then he had a thought. "Would my family; my wife, and son be alive?"
He suddenly blurted out.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:54 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 20 2005, 11:51 AM)
Plaas still did not comment about anything. IT was all too
confusing. Then he had a thought. "Would my family; my wife, and son be
alive?" He suddenly blurted out.
Luxi looked sadly at Plaas. "I... I donno... but"
She didn't know, but the feeling in her gut told her the truth.
"I don't think anyone of us is still alive." she whispered.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 06:01 PM
Wide-eyed by this comment, he slumped back down into his seat.
His eyes began to tear. "OK, I guess I should have gotten over them by
now, but I only wanted just another moment with them.....even if it was just a
few minutes, I miss them so much." But then he wiped his eyes with his
sleeves, cleanign it of any excess water. "Oh well, it was just a
thought." Plaas straightened and conitnued to listen to Nalion's and
Isidor's conversation.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:03 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 05:46 PM)
"Ah." Isidor put his axe on the table. "Makes me
feel better that I have that." He growled.
Nalion frowned at the weapon. "You might have to use it soon. I think we
will have only brief respite. Cyndarius' 103rd is an excellent unit, without
them, we would not have made it through Hogithum.", the mage said.
"Plaas, I don't know whether your family is alive."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:41 PM
Luxi closed her eyes. "There something going to happen
reeaallly soon. Something to do with the planes again, but I don't know what.
Why can't you guys feel it? It so strong. The vibrations.. of something getting
closer.. It makes me feel terrified.."
She opened her eyes, tears running down her cheeks. "What if we don't make
it out of this plane? We could stay here forever!"
Ahjaar hugged Luxi. "Calm down. Well make it out."
Luxi shook her head. "I really don't think we will..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:50 PM
Falco sat on his bed, thinking over and over of the exact moment
he slew is mother. He had sworn to one day free her from slavery, he had always
worried about her dying in the blue dawn. Falco had never expected to see her
as an azurite. He swore an oath then, "I swear, that no matter what it
takes, no matter how hard it is, no matter if I die in the process. I swear to
kill Jazbet. I don't care if Loranna still loves him, or if he really is a good
person, He should die for the pain he has caused me." The pain he has
caused so many others. Falco then lay down and passed out from exhaustion.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:02 PM
Tris was in the House with no Doors.
He walked through the silent house, past the sleeping Dragon, past the fire
that did not flicker and consumed no wood. Up the stairs, not the turn that led
to the trick step, but the other hallway, a hallway with two doors, one to his
own bedroom, and the second to Ciel's. He turned the handle, and stepped
inside.
With a loud CLUNK, the hall lurched sideways, carrying everyone, including
the fake Ciel's corpse, with it.
The group found themselves in a large, round room lit with an orangy light.
A handful of gaunt, corpse-like creatures stood around the edge of the room,
manning large bronze levers. A large glowing ball rested at the center of the
room, and in it Loranna and Reichi could be seen fighting with Teleran, Dante,
and Nalion.
At irregular intervals, one of the horrid creatures would pull a lever. CLUNK!
At the far end of the room, carefully arranged on a table with cups and
saucers, was the bloody body of Ciel. His armor lay nearby.
"CIEL!" Tris cried, sitting up, wrenching himself out of sleep.
He looked around him, dazed. The others in the tavern were grabbing what rest
they could, or talking quietly.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:03 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 12:41 PM)
Luxi shook her head. "I really don't think we will..."
"I've lived through this before," Reichi said. "I've seen them
all be riped from existance before when Eidolon activated. I'm damn well going
to see them all die again."
"Never give up, never lose hope. Thats how you fail, how you die."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:15 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:02 PM)
"CIEL!" Tris cried, sitting up, wrenching
himself out of sleep.
He looked around him, dazed. The others in the tavern were grabbing what rest
they could, or talking quietly.
Nalion's eyes darted towards Tris' cry. The mage rushed over to him, eyes
widened.
"Tris, what's with you? Ciel?", he asked with a concerned voice and
shook him lightly to help him find back to consciousness.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:21 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 12:15 PM)
Nalion's eyes darted towards Tris' cry. The mage rushed over to
him, eyes widened.
"Tris, what's with you? Ciel?", he asked with a concerned voice and
shook him lightly to help him find back to consciousness.
"Bad dream is all," Tris said, rubbing the back of his neck. He
needed to get out of his bloody clothes; the smell of his own dried blood was
starting to get to him. "Went back to the beginning of this for a moment.
Let's try not to wake anyone who can still sleep."
He smiled at Luxi and Aki, then went to find a basin and something to wash
with. At least Ald Raathim wouldn't run short of water, even in a siege.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:30 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:21 PM)
Bad dream is all," Tris said, rubbing the back
of his neck. He needed to get out of his bloody clothes; the smell of his
own dried blood was starting to get to him. "Went back to the beginning of
this for a moment. Let's try not to wake anyone who can still sleep.
He smiled at the Luxi and Aki, then went to find a basin and something to wash
with. At least Ald Raathim wouldn't run short of water, even in a siege.
Nalion found a rather clean piece of cloth, opened the tavern's window and let
it be soaked by the rain. Wordlessly, he handed it to Tris. The mage pursed his
lips, as if thinking, then he asked, nodding towards the sleping Herwyn.
"What is with him? He's spymaster to Elysana. She hasn't been particularly
friendly to us..."
Nalion did not know much mure about him and Elysana, but a certain threat from
Elysana had seemed to be a red line in the stories he had glimpsed at in the
book.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:34 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 20 2005, 01:03 PM)
"I've lived through this before," Reichi said.
"I've seen them all be riped from existance before when Eidolon activated.
I'm damn well going to see them all die again."
"Never give up, never lose hope. Thats how you fail, how you die."
Luxi nodded grimly. "I still have this feeling that something bad is going
to happen. Really bad." Luxi looked around nervosly. "What are we
going to do now? We're being hunted now, I'm sure. We're wanted."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:37 PM
"The Eight weregoing to fix the rift in the realm of Arkay,
they can fix this too. As this is undoubtably the result of that same
rift," Reichi replied. "Everyone else just has to survive long enough
for it get fixed."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:39 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 20 2005, 01:37 PM)
The Eight weregoing to fix the rift in the realm of Arkay,
they can fix this too. As this is undoubtably the result of that same
rift," Reichi replied. "Everyone else just has to survive long enough
for it get fixed.
Luxi nodded. "But where will we go while we wait?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:40 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 12:30 PM)
Nalion found a rather clean piece of cloth, opened the tavern's
window and let it be soaked by the rain. Wordlessly, he handed it to Tris. The
mage pursed his lips, as if thinking, then he asked, nodding towards the
sleping Herwyn.
"What is with him? He's spymaster to Elysana. She hasn't been particularly
friendly to us..."
Nalion did not know much mure about him and Elysana, but a certain threat from
Elysana had seemed to be a red line in the stories he had glimpsed at in the
book.
Tris shook his head. "Herwyn Brand's been to Oblivion and back just now, I
don't begrudge him a bench to sleep on. It's complicated. When things break,
he'll pull with us, I think. When he tried to ambush us at Dom's grave, he
tried to take me down, but as soon as he saw what was happening, he started
doing what needed to be done."
He shook his head again. There really wasn't any way to explain it. Herwyn
Brand was loyal to Elysana. It was taking a snake into his bosom to think
otherwise. But there was a story about that, wasn't there?
"Priest of Stendarr told me a story once," Tris said. "A priest
of Stendarr and his acolyte were washing their bowls in a river, when they
spied a drowning scorpion. The priest scooped it out of the river, and set it
on shore, getting stung in the process. The scorpion promptly climbed up on a
branch and fell into the river again, and the priest rescued it again and got
stung again. The acolyte said, Why do you keep saving him when you know it's
his nature to sting you? And the priest replied, Because it's my nature to save
him."
Tris took his shirt off and examined it. It was a total loss; not only
bloodstained but torn by a Twilight's claws. And it was a good shirt,
double-stitched, faced with samite, and enchanted. He sighed, and started to
wash off.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:43 PM
I don't know, i don't know what is and what isn't safe in
this reality," Reichi said. "If we lose the town, we might be able to
fall back to the old mine. It was a suitable refuge for the Vampires in the
Blue Dawn, it might not even smell of them this time. As they might not have
rallied together in this world.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:46 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 20 2005, 01:43 PM)
I don't know, i don't know what is and what isn't safe in
this reality," Reichi said. "If we lose the town, we might be able to
fall back to the old mine. It was a suitable refuge for the Vampires in the
Blue Dawn, it might not even smell of them this time. As they might not have
rallied together in this world.
"When are the eight going?" It was Ahjaar who asked the question this
time.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:48 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 01:46 PM)
"When are the eight going?" It was Ahjaar who asked
the question this time.
"Ask Nalion," Reich isaid simply. "Last I checked he mentioned
something about Arynel making us a bridge or something. Though that may just be
the memory of a conversation between him and someone else I remeber out of the
book..."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:58 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:40 PM)
Tris shook his head. "Herwyn Brand's been to Oblivion and
back just now, I don't begrudge him a bench to sleep on. It's complicated. When
things break, he'll pull with us, I think. When he tried to ambush us at Dom's
grave, he tried to take me down, but as soon as he saw what was happening, he
started doing what needed to be done."
He shook his head again. There really wasn't any way to explain it. Herwyn
Brand was loyal to Elysana. It was taking a snake into his bosom to think
otherwise. But there was a story about that, wasn't there?
"Priest of Stendarr told me a story once," Tris said. "A
priest of Stendarr and his acolyte were washing their bowls in a river, when
they spied a drowning scorpion. The priest scooped it out of the river, and set
it on shore, getting stung in the process. The scorpion promptly climbed up on
a branch and fell into the river again, and the priest rescued it again and got
stung again. The acolyte said, Why do you keep saving him when you know it's
his nature to sting you? And the priest replied, Because it's my nature
to save him."
Tris took his shirt off and examined it. It was a total loss; not only
bloodstained but torn by a Twilight's claws. And it was a good shirt,
double-stitched, faced with samite, and enchanted. He sighed, and started to
wash off.
"I trust you, my friend. I had to ask though. Let's see it this way, it
doesn't seem that he has changed like everything else around us... Jazbet,
Kethiah, the Azurites. That's something. I feel there might be more to him than
just the spymaster.", Nalion answered, then thought about the story Tris
just told. "Perhaps his nature isn't all that different from ours."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:02 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 12:58 PM)
I trust you, my friend. I had to ask though. Let's see it
this way, it doesn't seem that he has changed like everything else around us...
Jazbet, Kethiah, the Azurites. That's something. I feel there might be more to
him than just the spymaster.", Nalion answered, then thought about the
story Tris just told. "Perhaps his nature isn't all that different from
ours.
"That's exactly why I have to keep trying," Tris said, and smiled.
He turned to Ahjaar and Aki.
"I need to try to find Arynel. The eight are the only hope we have, but no
one's going anywhere without him."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 08:02 PM
The tavern door opened, and Raithen's silhouette was in the
doorframe. Accompanied by two Dremoras, Raithen walked into the building. No
fear was found on his face, just pure hatred and anger.
His robes were drenched of rainwater, and stained of blood. One sleeve was ripped
right off and was hanging, attachted by a thread. He had scratches, scrapes,
gashes and bruises over his skin. His spectacles were broken, but somehow
stayed on, and one half of his face was caked in blood.
Along with his wooden staff (which was glowing a blue colour), he was carrying
a sword that was red from blood.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:05 PM
There was a scraping and a howl at the door. Isidor picked up
his axe, and walked over. He opened the door, and saw Loki at the door,
bleeding, and with a gash over his eye. "By the Nine..." Isidor
muttered. Isidor helped the wolf in and said "Can anyone heal him?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:06 PM
Falco had not been asleep long before he shot bolt upright in
the bed. "Tsei!" Where is she? Is she safe? Oh please let her have
gotten out of the castle in time. Falco was came down the stairs and
promptly asked Isidor, "Where is Tsei? Is she here?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:08 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 02:02 PM)
"That's exactly why I have to keep trying," Tris
said, and smiled.
He turned to Ahjaar and Reichi.
"I need to try to find Arynel. The eight are the only hope we have, but no
one's going anywhere without him."
Reichi nodded.
QUOTE
The tavern door opened, and Raithen's silhouette was in the
doorframe. Accompanied by two Dremoras, Raithen walked into the building. No
fear was found on his face, just pure hatred and anger.
His robes were drenched of rainwater, and stained of blood. One sleeve was
ripped right off and was hanging, attachted by a thread. He had scratches,
scrapes, gashes and bruises over his skin. His spectacles were broken, but
somehow stayed on, and one half of his face was caked in blood.
Along with his wooden staff (which was glowing a blue colour), he was carrying
a sword that was red from blood.
"Raithen, you look like hell," Reichi said with a slight grin.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 08:08 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 20 2005, 02:08 PM)
Reichi nodded.
"Raithen, you look like hell," Reichi said with a slight grin.
"I feel like hell..."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 02:05 PM)
There was a scraping and a howl at the door. Isidor picked up
his axe, and walked over. He opened the door, and saw Loki at the door,
bleeding, and with a gash over his eye. "By the Nine..." Isidor
muttered. Isidor helped the wolf in and said "Can anyone heal him?"
"Dear me..." said Raithen, handing his staff and sword to a Dremora.
He knelt next to the dog and placed his hands over it's face. A blue light
emminated from his hands.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:09 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 02:02 PM)
"That's exactly why I have to keep trying," Tris
said, and smiled.
He turned to Ahjaar and Aki.
"I need to try to find Arynel. The eight are the only hope we have, but no
one's going anywhere without him."
"Well, then we need to-"
Ahjaar was cut off as the door swung open. She watched Raithen silently.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 08:15 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 08:02 PM)
"That's exactly why I have to keep trying," Tris
said, and smiled.
He turned to Ahjaar and Aki.
"I need to try to find Arynel. The eight are the only hope we have, but no
one's going anywhere without him."
"Good luck. If anyone can find him, it's you.", Nalion said, returning
the smile. "Keep trying for us all. I wish you well."
On a whim, he embraced his fellow Breton, then patted him on the shoulder.
Nalion looked at Raithen and wondered where he had been. "Better be
careful out there. It's a battlefield. Winged Twilights could fly over the
barricades, even when we have parraptons in the air."
Seeing that Raithen already cared about the wolf Loki, Nalion stayed his hand.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:17 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 20 2005, 02:06 PM)
Falco had not been asleep long before he shot bolt upright in
the bed. "Tsei!" Where is she? Is she safe? Oh please let her have
gotten out of the castle in time. Falco was came down the stairs and
promptly asked Isidor, "Where is Tsei? Is she here?"
"I haven't seen her." He said with worry in his voice.
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 20 2005, 02:08 PM)
I feel like hell...
"Dear me..." said Raithen, handing his staff and sword to a Dremora.
He knelt next to the dog and placed his hands over it's face. A blue light
emminated from his hands.
Loki rubbed his head against Raithen's leg, and walked to the corner to lay
down.
Isidor walked over to Raithen and hugged the man. "Thank you."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:18 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 10:17 AM)
"I haven't seen her." He said with worry in his voice.
Falco drew his saber and headed owards the exit of the tavern, "Then I'll
have to go and look for her. Sh may still be in the castle."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:20 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 20 2005, 01:18 PM)
Falco drew his saber and headed owards the exit of the tavern,
"Then I'll have to go and look for her. Sh may still be in the
castle."
"No one's in the castle," Tris said. "Except Azurites, and if
she's an Azurite, she's not coming here. We didn't leave anyone, Falco. If
you're going to look for her, take an organized party."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:20 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 20 2005, 02:18 PM)
Falco drew his saber and headed owards the exit of the tavern,
"Then I'll have to go and look for her. Sh may still be in the
castle."
"Are you whacked in the head? You can't go out." Isidor drew his axe.
"By yourself, at least."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:23 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 10:20 AM)
Are you whacked in the head? You can't go out."
Isidor drew his axe. "By yourself, at least.
"Thank you Isidor. You are a true friend. Lets go." Falco opened the
door to the tavern and left into the streets of Ald Raatim.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:25 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 02:17 PM)
"I haven't seen her." He said with worry in his voice.
Loki rubbed his head against Raithen's leg, and walked to the corner to lay
down.
Isidor walked over to Raithen and hugged the man. "Thank you."
Luxi put out her hand so the wolf could sniff it, then she begain to pet him.
"He's a sweet puppy." Luxi laughed, for the first time in a few days.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:27 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 20 2005, 02:23 PM)
"Thank you Isidor. You are a true friend. Lets go."
Falco opened the door to the tavern and left into the streets of Ald Raatim.
Isidor followed Falco and said "Let's go to the docks. She might be
there."
========================
Tsei was in fact, at the docks, a weak chameleon spell cast, as she crouched
behind some crates.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:30 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 10:27 AM)
Isidor followed Falco and said "Let's go to the docks. She
might be there."
========================
Tsei was in fact, at the docks, a weak chameleon spell cast, as she crouched
behind some crates.
The two of them headed for the docks, the wind and rain hittin their faces
hard. He could see legion soldiers running every wich way in order to barriade
the town. The only thing that could be heard over the wind was the shriek of
the twilights. Falco called out none the less. "Tsei! Tsei! Where are
you?!"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:34 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 02:25 PM)
Luxi put out her hand so the wolf could sniff it, then she
begain to pet him. "He's a sweet puppy." Luxi laughed, for the first
time in a few days.
Loki licked Luxi's hand, and bit her finger slightly.
=====================================================
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 20 2005, 02:30 PM)
The two of them headed for the docks, the wind and rain hittin
their faces hard. He could see legion soldiers running every wich way in order
to barriade the town. The only thing that could be heard over the wind was the
shriek of the twilights. Falco called out none the less. "Tsei! Tsei!
Where are you?!"
Tsei yelled when she heard Falco. "Over here!" She stood up, as a
twilight flew past. She ran to Falco, and hugged him. "What
happened?!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:36 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 10:34 AM)
Loki licked Luxi's hand, and bit her finger slightly.
=====================================================
Tsei yelled when she heard Falco. "Over here!" She stood up, as a
twilight flew past. She ran to Falco, and hugged him. "What
happened?!"
"Time has been changed! Somehow the azurites have not been destroyed. Ths
is a reality in wich the azurites won the battle of Red Mountain. Now come lets
get you inside."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:42 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 02:34 PM)
Loki licked Luxi's hand, and bit her finger slightly.
=====================================================
Tsei yelled when she heard Falco. "Over here!" She stood up, as a
twilight flew past. She ran to Falco, and hugged him. "What
happened?!"
Ahjaar patted the wolf, then bought some water and nix hound meat for him.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:44 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 20 2005, 02:36 PM)
Time has been changed! Somehow the azurites have not been
destroyed. Ths is a reality in wich the azurites won the battle of Red
Mountain. Now come lets get you inside.
Tsei nodded and followed Isidor and Falco back to the tavern.
=====================================================
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 02:42 PM)
Ahjaar patted the wolf, then bought some water and nix hound
meat for him.
Loki growled as the food was brought to him and tore in to the meat, and lapped
up the water with gusto.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:46 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 10:44 AM)
Tsei nodded and followed Isidor and Falco back to the tavern.
=====================================================
Loki growled as the food was brought to him and tore in to the meat, and lapped
up the water with gusto.
When thy reached the tavern, Falco removed his cloak and wrapped t around the
corpse he had left by the door. This would help protect against the elements.
Without another word Falco entered the tavern and sat down on a bench,
Contemplating what had happened in the last half-hour.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:49 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 20 2005, 02:46 PM)
When thy reached the tavern, Falco removed his cloak and wrapped
t around the corpse he had left by the door. This would help protect against
the elements. Without another word Falco entered the tavern and sat down on a
bench, Contemplating what had happened in the last half-hour.
Tsei put her arm around Falco, and said "Thank you."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:51 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 10:49 AM)
Tsei put her arm around Falco, and said "Thank you."
"You're welcome... Nalion can explain it all in full."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:54 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 20 2005, 02:51 PM)
You're welcome... Nalion can explain it all in full.
Tsei turned to the Breton. "What did happen, Nalion?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 08:54 PM)
Tsei turned to the Breton. "What did happen, Nalion?"
"The world seems to have ... shifted in a way. In this 'reality', the
Azurites have won. Hogithum as we know it probably hasn't even happened. The
Azurites own the castle, and the castle is right now under siege by Cyndarius'
legion from Freetown. They say, the docks have been retaken by his forces.
We've been facing Jazbet in the castle..."
Nalion began a brief summary of what had happened and how they ended up in the
tavern. His voice was low and sounded worried as he recounted the events.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:02 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 03:00 PM)
The world seems to have ... shifted in a way. In this
'reality', the Azurites have won. Hogithum as we know it probably hasn't even
happened. The Azurites own the castle, and the castle is right now under siege
by Cyndarius' legion from Freetown. They say, the docks have been retaken by
his forces. We've been facing Jazbet in the castle...
Nalion began a brief summary of what had happened and how they ended up in the
tavern. His voice was low and sounded worried as he recounted the events.
"Will Cyrandius be able to defeat them?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:12 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 03:02 PM)
Will Cyrandius be able to defeat them?
"I don't know. But I have a feeling that they won't."
Ahjaar sighed. "Lets just pray to the Nine that they do."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 03:12 PM)
I don't know. But I have a feeling that they won't.
Ahjaar sighed. "Lets just pray to the Nine that they do."
"It doesn't matter," Tris said. "Even if Cyndarius took back Ald
Raathim this moment. This isn't a world we want to live in."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:20 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 04:12 PM)
I don't know. But I have a feeling that they won't.
Ahjaar sighed. "Lets just pray to the Nine that they do."
"I have faith in Cyndarius. He's a fantastic leader," Reichi said.
"He managed to battle the way up to Red Mountain's crater on Hogithium. No
small task, considering the number of Azurites."
"The most infuriating thig about fighting these blue-eyed bastard is they
always have air support, and their twilights mean for every ONE azurite, they
have TWO units, the Azurite and his Twilight."
QUOTE
It doesn't matter," Tris said. "Even if
Cyndarius took back Ald Raathim this moment. This isn't a world we want to live
in.
"Yeah, we want to get back to our reality.."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:22 PM
Goranthir had slept, dreamless, and quietly woke up. At a touch,
his clothing repaired and cleaned itself. He took a glass of water, and sipped
it, thoughtfully.
"The strangest thoughts keep going in my head," Goranthir said out
loud. "Tris and Loranna’s group wasn’t the only one to go to the Vaults of
Gemin. I guess my group failed as well in this reality. I wonder if Helseth was
killed. And Barenziah."
He didn't speak with any particular emotion, except wonderment. None of this
was real, on any level.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:22 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 04:18 PM)
It doesn't matter," Tris said. "Even if
Cyndarius took back Ald Raathim this moment. This isn't a world we want to live
in.
Ahjaar nodded. "Thats true..." Luxi held Ahjaar's hand
"We need to think of a plan now." Luxi said. "To first of all,
keep us from getting killed, and second of all, to send off the group of
eight."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:38 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 20 2005, 03:22 PM)
Goranthir had slept, dreamless, and quietly woke up. At a
touch, his clothing repaired and cleaned itself. He took a glass of
water, and sipped it, thoughtfully.
"The strangest thoughts keep going in my head," Goranthir said out
loud. "Tris and Loranna’s group wasn’t the only one to go to the Vaults of
Gemin. I guess my group failed as well in this reality. I wonder if
Helseth was killed. And Barenziah."
He didn't speak with any particular emotion, except wonderment. None of
this was real, on any level.
"I'm guessing your grandmother and your uncle are exactly as we are,
stranded in a new world," Tris said. "It's CHIM, it can't be moved.
Loranna could check, with her mirror."
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 03:22 PM)
Ahjaar nodded. "Thats true..." Luxi held Ahjaar's hand
"We need to think of a plan now." Luxi said. "To first of all,
keep us from getting killed, and second of all, to send off the group of
eight."
"Yes," Tris said. "We don't need to die here. This world isn't
real, but we are. So let's not die. Arynel, that's the thing... I need to go
looking for him. Damn, I wonder where I can find a clean shirt."
He stood up. He was breathing fast; his heartrate was fast too, he could feel
it. He wasn't looking forward to facing Bosriel.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:40 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 01:22 PM)
We need to think of a plan now." Luxi said. "To
first of all, keep us from getting killed, and second of all, to send off the
group of eight.
A remarkable little girl, Goranthir thought.
"Yes." he nodded. "Let's ask the men who are doing the fighting
what the situation is. For all we know, this is the safest place in
Morrowind right now."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:42 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 04:38 PM)
I'm guessing your grandmother and your uncle are exactly
as we are, stranded in a new world," Tris said. "It's CHIM, it
can't be moved. Loranna could check, with her mirror.
"Yes," Tris said. "We don't need to die here. This world
isn't real, but we are. So let's not die. Arynel, that's the thing... I need to
go looking for him. Damn, I wonder where I can find a clean shirt."
He stood up. He was breathing fast; his heartrate was fast too, he could
feel it. He wasn't looking forward to facing Bosriel.
Ahjaar took off her jacket. "Wear this. We can't risk going into a shop
and someone regonising us. Were not even safe here, to tell you the
truth."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:45 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 01:38 PM)
I'm guessing your grandmother and your uncle are exactly
as we are, stranded in a new world," Tris said. "It's CHIM, it
can't be moved. Loranna could check, with her mirror.
"If they’re on their own, then, they’re in trouble," Goranthir said,
for the first time worry coming to his voice. "They may be the only ones
near them who aren’t Azurites … Surely, if Azura won, she would have gone after
Mournhold first … And Helseth is already dying."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:45 PM
Loranna comes down from the makeshift infirmary, looking tired,
though calm; having worked in the healer's hut during the Blue Dawn, she was
used to seeing the ravages of war on people, and in pushing aside her horror in
order to act, and help others.
"Hi everyone," she says, wiping her hands as she comes down.
"Any new developments?"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:49 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 01:45 PM)
Hi everyone," she says, wiping her hands as she comes
down. "Any new developments?
"We need information," Goranthir says quickly. "Do you still
have your mirror? Is it back at the castle?"
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 10:50 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 04:45 PM)
Loranna comes down from the makeshift infirmary, looking tired,
though calm; having worked in the healer's hut during the Blue Dawn, she was
used to seeing the ravages of war on people, and in pushing aside her horror in
order to act, and help others.
"Hi everyone," she says, wiping her hands as she comes down.
"Any new developments?"
A simple 'no' was all that Raithen mumbled.
"But how is the upstairs infirmary doing? Your not running low on
supplies, are you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:50 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 04:45 PM)
Loranna comes down from the makeshift infirmary, looking tired,
though calm; having worked in the healer's hut during the Blue Dawn, she was
used to seeing the ravages of war on people, and in pushing aside her horror in
order to act, and help others.
"Hi everyone," she says, wiping her hands as she comes down.
"Any new developments?"
"Tsei was saved, down by the docks, Raithen came in, and so did
Loki." Isidor scratched the wolf behind the ears.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:55 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 03:42 PM)
Ahjaar took off her jacket. "Wear this. We can't risk going
into a shop and someone regonising us. Were not even safe here, to tell you the
truth."
"There aren't any shops open," Tris said, smiling suddenly. "I
wish it fit, Ahjaar, I'd be honored, but my shoulders are broader than
yours."
He nodded to Loranna.
"Let's see how her majesty Barenziah is, if we can."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:57 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 04:55 PM)
There aren't any shops open," Tris said,
smiling suddenly. "I wish it fit, Ahjaar, I'd be honored, but my
shoulders are broader than yours.
He nodded to Loranna.
"Let's see how her majesty Barenziah is, if we can."
"Oh well." Ahjaar slipped her coat back on.
"Where is Barenziah? Doesn't she live in Mournhold?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:59 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 20 2005, 04:49 PM)
We need information," Goranthir says quickly.
"Do you still have your mirror? Is it back at the castle?
Loranna frowns. " ... It was back in the study, hanging on the wall,"
she says. "And I ..." She stops, thinking. Was the mirror in the
study when she left? When exactly had the shift occured, again?
"I need to be at the mirror to use it to call people," she continues,
shoulders slumping. "Barenziah could call me, if her mirror is still in
her possession." She glances at Tris.
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 20 2005, 04:50 PM)
A simple 'no' was all that Raithen mumbled.
"But how is the upstairs infirmary doing? Your not running low on
supplies, are you?"
"I've worked in conditions like upstairs before," Loranna answers.
"I'd prefer to have more supplies but I can manage with what we have, for
now." She grimaces. "Though my good alchemy equipment is back in the
castle, so once we run out of what we do have ..."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 20 2005, 04:50 PM)
"Tsei was saved, down by the docks, Raithen came in, and so
did Loki." Isidor scratched the wolf behind the ears.
"That's good," Loranna says, looking back to Goranthir. "Maybe
we should just ask the soldeirs how other places are doing ..."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 01:59 PM)
Loranna frowns. " ... It was back in the study,
hanging on the wall," she says. "And I ..." She
stops, thinking. Was the mirror in the study when she left? When
exactly had the shift occured, again?
'Well,' said Goranthir. 'This is the easier way ...'
He went over to Cyndarius's men, the ones who had been leading the siege and
presumably knew what the situation was here and elsewhere. 'Corporal Durstan,
what is happening in Mournhold and Firewatch, do you know? Have they been
taken?’
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 11:12 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 04:59 PM)
I've worked in conditions like upstairs before,"
Loranna answers. "I'd prefer to have more supplies but I can manage
with what we have, for now." She grimaces. "Though my
good alchemy equipment is back in the castle, so once we run out of what we do
have ...
"I could make a short trip back to my house. It has a few potions and some
equipment that we might find usefull with healing. And if I remember correctly,
my house is still intact."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:13 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 20 2005, 03:02 PM)
Well,' said Goranthir. 'This is the easier way ...
He went over to Cyndarius's men, the ones who had been leading the siege and
presumably knew what the situation was here and elsewhere. 'Corporal Durstan,
what is happening in Mournhold and Firewatch, do you know? Have they been
taken?’
The Corporal looked up from the quick meal he was indulging in, and eyed the
young man seriously.
"Worried about relatives, lad? We all are..."
He motioned for Goranthir to share his table.
"Last I heard, Mournhold still stood. The king's people didn't much go in
for this Azurite business. They've been hard-pressed, though. Of course, then,
hasn't everyplace.
"Firewatch, I'm afraid, was one of the first to fall. When the main
Azurite army poured out of Vvardenfel, it was smack in their path."
He watched Gorathir's face for a moment before adding, "Sorry..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:16 PM
Isidor shook his head. "What are we going to do about this?
The legions can only hold the town for so long." He looked worried,
uncharactericsticly.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 20 2005, 05:12 PM)
I could make a short trip back to my house. It has a few
potions and some equipment that we might find usefull with healing. And if I
remember correctly, my house is still intact.
Loranna stops to consider for a moment.
" ... We probably should not be making any excursions without good reason,
and definitely not on our own," she says at last. "We don't even know
if your house is currently being used by others right now. But we'll keep it in
mind - let's check with the soldiers to find out what their supply lines are
like before looking to scour a war zone for potions."
She turns toward the Corporel, but pauses, noting Goranthir is already talking
to him.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:18 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 02:13 PM)
He watched Gorathir's face for a moment before adding,
"Sorry..."
Goranthir straightened his shoulders, and wiped the look of his face. Whatever
it had been, he knew, it wasn’t heroic.
Barenziah was in a worse situation than this. And she was alive, he knew
that. She was tougher and more resourceful than the whole party put together,
but … she was likely alone …
He had to go to her.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:20 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 20 2005, 04:18 PM)
Goranthir straightened his shoulders, and wiped the look of his
face. Whatever it had been, he knew, it wasn’t heroic.
Barenziah was in a worse situation than this. And she was alive, he
knew that. She was tougher and more resourceful than the whole party put
together, but … she was likely alone …
He had to go to her.
"She's alive," Tris said. "She'll probably be the last one of us
standing. I'll go. I wish I could take you with me."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:22 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 02:20 PM)
She's alive," Tris said. "She'll
probably be the last one of us standing. I'll go. I wish I could take you with
me.
"I’m going," Goranthir said quietly. "I must go."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:25 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 20 2005, 05:22 PM)
I’m going," Goranthir said quietly. "I must
go.
"Wait," Loranna says to Tris and Goranthir. She reaches into her robe
and produces a few vials.
"If you're going, take these," she says. "You may need them, or
she may."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:27 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 20 2005, 04:22 PM)
I’m going," Goranthir said quietly. "I must
go.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 04:25 PM)
"Wait," Loranna says to Tris and Goranthir. She
reaches into her robe and produces a few vials.
"If you're going, take these," she says. "You may need
them, or she may."
Tris took the vials. He put his arms around Goranthir, held him hard for a
moment.
"If you can follow me," he said, "Then you go."
He ran at the wall - and was gone.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:27 PM
"And move the Eighth of the Third to the east hill. The
less that gets out of the castle, the safer the engines are." Cyndarius
came striding into the inn, speaking to a subordinate, who bowed crisply and
turned back outside.
Cyndarius removed his helmet and wiped the rain from his face. Seeing the
serious looks around the room, he smiled.
"It's not all that bad. We'll hold the town, no problem."
Picking up a flagon of water, he took a deep drink.
"The Azurites are waiting for reinforcments from Omayni, but Klemenis's
old Legion is moving to join us from Rift Pass. They'll be here within a
day."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:29 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 02:27 PM)
Tris took the vials. He put his arms around Goranthir, held him
hard for a moment.
"If you can follow me," he said, "Then you go."
He ran at the wall - and was gone.
Goranthir stared at the wall for a moment.
Then he ran outside.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:31 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 20 2005, 05:29 PM)
Goranthir stared at the wall for a moment.
Then he ran outside.
Loranna turns to smile at Cyndarius, starting to say "That's good new
..." Then, Goranthir runs off.
"Goran!" Loranna begins moving after the young mer, out of reflex. He
couldn't think to be trying to follow Tris into the Void, could he ...
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:33 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 02:31 PM)
"Goran!" Loranna begins moving after the young
mer, out of reflex. He couldn't think to be trying to follow Tris into
the Void, could he ...
Buffeting by the rain, Goranthir called one of the parraptons. He didn't wait
for it to land before jumping on its back. They flew eastward, fast.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 20 2005, 05:33 PM)
Buffeting by the rain, Goranthir called one of the
parraptons. He didn't wait for it to land before jumping on its back.
They flew eastward, fast.
Loranna gets outside in time to see Goranthir fly off; the rain soaks her in
the brief time she stands outside, staring helplessly after the retreating
parrapton.
She turns back inside, her hair plastered to her face, her head bowed.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:38 PM
Isidor turned to Loranna and Cyrandius "Is there anything
we can do to help?" Isidor was beginning to feel restless. Useless.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 20 2005, 03:33 PM)
Buffeting by the rain, Goranthir called one of the
parraptons. He didn't wait for it to land before jumping on its back.
They flew eastward, fast.
Only a moment later, a thin Dunmer man in glittering black armor came bursting
through the tavern door, his long black hair pouring rainwater on the floor.
"General! My parrapton!" The man looked angry beyond words.
Cyndarius spun and looked at the man, obviously one of the Legion's compliment
of rather unique soldiers.
"A young mer stole her! And... Vn'keri'th listened to him! They
just flew off to the East! Karden and Menvris have taken chase, but he knows
how to ride."
Cyndaruis looked at Loranna for a moment, then turned back to the mer.
"Tell Alved; They should follow him, make sure nothing happens to the boy,
but don't shoot him out of the air or anything."
"He'll be heading to Firewatch, Sir," Corporal Durstan said.
The angry mer bowed deeply, and retreated into the pouring rain.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:45 PM
Plaas approached Loranna and Cyrandius. "I would also like
to help. I was in the legion before, I would enjoy helping you."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:51 PM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 20 2005, 05:45 PM)
Plaas approached Loranna and Cyrandius. "I would also like
to help. I was in the legion before, I would enjoy helping you."
Loranna looks to Cyndarius, and nods. "Thank you C-General," she
says, accepting a towel from a passing soldier and drying herself off.
She looks to Plaas and says "When they need us, dear, they'll ask, don't
worry." She dries her hair as best she can, before sitting down to rest.
Posted by: ImperialchampionRei Today, 12:00 AM
can i join?
character: kal
class: mercenary
race:wood elf
factions: EEC, house Telvanni, Imperial legion
problem: werewolf
Posted by: raithen Today, 12:03 AM
QUOTE(ImperialchampionRei @ Aug 20 2005, 06:00 PM)
can i join?
character: kal
class: mercenary
race:wood elf
factions: EEC, house Telvanni, Imperial legion
problem: werewolf
OOC: http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737&st=0
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 05:45 PM)
"He'll be heading to Firewatch, Sir," Corporal Durstan
said.
The angry mer bowed deeply, and retreated into the pouring rain.
Some hours later, Karden and Menvris returned with Vn'keri'th. He had taken a
turn in the bay, and had begun the flight back on his own.
He was riderless.
"The thief must have fallen off somewhere in the Inner Sea," Karden
shrugged. "Drowned, I'd wager."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 05:27 PM)
Tris took the vials. He put his arms around Goranthir, held him
hard for a moment.
"If you can follow me," he said, "Then you go."
He ran at the wall - and was gone.
Bosriel, the pale dark-haired little girl, the Void Vampire, was annoyed that
Leseth had deprived her of the handsome young Breton.
Now she stalked a young child, a little girl, pulling gently on her doll
through the Void with her telekinetic touch, so it fell on the stairs. She
could reach her prey there ...
As she floated closer, she sensed other movement in the darkness.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:53 AM
The void was fraught with danger even if you were prepared for
it; it challenged your logic, your mental fatigue, your humanity. Arynel had
left to prepare, time was running short. Time was breaking.
The world shifted, it was something terrible, so chaotic as to be
indescribable, and the Breton was found completely unprepared. Could anyone be
prepared for this? The paths had realigned, they were different now. It was a
bitter puzzle.
Now, he was nearing the final steps of integration into the new world sequence.
He was cloaked in starlight, and he had a sword, pale and shimmering.
“I am coming.”
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 06:27 PM)
Some hours later, Karden and Menvris returned with
Vn'keri'th. He had taken a turn in the bay, and had begun the flight back
on his own.
He was riderless.
"The thief must have fallen off somewhere in the Inner Sea," Karden
shrugged. "Drowned, I'd wager."
Loranna, having returned to healer duty, comes back down in time to hear the
news.
" ... No," she says, shaking her head vehemently. "He couldn't
have; he's one of us, he couldn't have ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:22 AM
The Void:
From within the Void, Tris studied the city of Firewatch. He had never been
here before.
He was looking for Barenziah. He looked in the hidden places, as well as the
open ones.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 05:18 PM)
Loranna, having returned to healer duty, comes back down
in time to hear the news.
" ... No," she says, shaking her head vehemently. "He
couldn't have; he's one of us, he couldn't have ..."
“Waste not a single tear, this world is a conundrum waiting to be unraveled,”
Arynel said, “Let you not forget we are already at the end of an age.”
The Breton had arrived.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 20 2005, 07:31 PM)
“Waste not a single tear, this world is a conundrum waiting to
be unraveled,” Arynel said, “Let you not forget we are already at the end of an
age.”
The Breton had arrived.
Loranna turns quickly, still telling herself that Goranthir can't be dead. Her
eyes widen in surprise and relief.
"Arynel!" she says, a grin coming to her face.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 05:33 PM)
Loranna turns quickly, still telling herself that Goranthir
can't be dead. Her eyes widen in surprise and relief.
"Arynel!" she says, a grin coming to her face.
The Breton nodded.
"I was detained," Arynel said, "It appears time is running
rampant."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:39 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 20 2005, 07:35 PM)
The Breton nodded.
"I was detained," Arynel said, "It appears time is running
rampant."
"That's one way of putting it," Loranna says. "This world, we
seem to have died in Gemin. Azura won; Jazbet is fighting for the Azurites and
his precognition is nigh unlimited. Cyndarius's men hold the town and
reinforcements are coming, but the world itself is in dire straits."
"Tris has gone to find Barenziah in Firewatch; Goranthir took off after
Tris on a parrapton - the wasp's returned without Goran, but he can't be dead,
he's a survivor ..."
She frowns. "... But I don't know where he maybe right now. And he was to
be one of the Eight."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:22 PM)
The Void:
From within the Void, Tris studied the city of Firewatch. He had never been here
before.
He was looking for Barenziah. He looked in the hidden places, as well as the
open ones.
Firewatch was a beautiful city at peace. The Azurites got along very well with
the other citizens, who were all also Azurites, and slaves of the Azurites.
The harbor was, of course, well-guarded, and nothing of the slightest
suspicious nature was there.
The great palace was abuzz with the news that there had been several bodies of
guards discovered hidden away in a closet.
The only other news of interest was that the Silt Strider that usually provided
regular transport had gone missing.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:35 AM)
The Breton nodded.
"I was detained," Arynel said, "It appears time is running
rampant."
Nalion turned quickly on the spot, the second time today. A broad smile
appeared on his face despite the grave situation.
"Arynel! It's so good to see you, my friend!", the Breton exclaimed.
"Right now, it seems you're the one we need!"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:43 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 20 2005, 07:35 PM)
The Breton nodded.
"I was detained," Arynel said, "It appears time is running
rampant."
Isidor turns to hear Arynel's voice. "Arynel!" He walked to the
Breton, and clapped him on the shoulder.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:43 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 06:40 PM)
Firewatch was a beautiful city at peace. The Azurites got
along very well with the other citizens, who were all also Azurites, and slaves
of the Azurites.
The harbor was, of course, well-guarded, and nothing of the slightest suspicious
nature was there.
The great palace was abuzz with the news that there had been several bodies of
guards discovered hidden away in a closet.
The only other news of interest was that the Silt Strider that usually provided
regular transport had gone missing.
That's her, Tris thought. It has to be. Oh, you beauty...
Silt Striders were hard to track from the Void; much easier to track on foot.
Ordinarily they were difficult to catch up to, but Tris was not an ordinary
man.
He entered the world outside Firewatch, found the tracks, and followed them at
speed.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 05:41 PM)
Nalion turned quickly on the spot, the second time today. A
broad smile appeared on his face despite the grave situation.
"Arynel! It's so good to see you, my friend!", the Breton exclaimed.
"Right now, it seems you're the one we need!"
The Breton nodded, but frowned slightly.
"If we do not have the eight there is little I can do," Arynel said.
He turned to Loranna, "Why did you let Tris go? Or is this the world we
wish to save?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:47 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:43 PM)
That's her, Tris thought. It has to be. Oh, you beauty...
Silt Striders were hard to track from the Void; much easier to track on
foot. Ordinarily they were difficult to catch up to, but Tris was not an
ordinary man.
He entered the world outside Firewatch, found the tracks, and followed them at
speed.
"What an absurd escape this is," Barenziah couldn't help but laugh at
herself. It would have better to flee Firewatch by boat, but that was an
impossibility.
None of this made the least bit of sense. She had no choice but to react, and
then sort the pieces out later.
"Keep away from the cities, or you're dead," she told the pilot,
tapping her dagger against his neck.
He nodded, and steered the silt strider between the arid plateaus of the
north-eastern mainland.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:49 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 20 2005, 07:44 PM)
The Breton nodded, but frowned slightly.
"If we do not have the eight there is little I can do," Arynel said.
He turned to Loranna, "Why did you let Tris go? Or is this the world
we wish to save?"
"Arynel dear when was the last time I could stop Tris from doing what he
wanted to do?" Loranna asks, a grumble coming to her voice.
"Goranthir wanted to save his grandmother; Tris offered to go and get her
and Goranthir took off after Tris anyway. Not being as fast as either I was
left standing in the rain."
"However ... we might be able to find Goranthir now," she adds,
looking at Arynel's cloak.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 06:47 PM)
"What an absurd escape this is," Barenziah couldn't
help but laugh at herself. It would have better to flee Firewatch by
boat, but that was an impossibility.
None of this made the least bit of sense. She had no choice but to react,
and then sort the pieces out later.
"Keep away from the cities, or you're dead," she told the pilot,
tapping her dagger against his neck.
He nodded, and steered the silt strider between the arid plateaus of the
north-eastern mainland.
"Your majesty!" Tris called. His voice startled him; it sounded
hoarse and strained as when he was a teenager.
He cast a minor spell, to give himself power, and jumped to the back of the
silt strider.
It's good to see you, he started to say. But that was too obvious.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:50 PM)
"Your majesty!" Tris called. His voice
startled him; it sounded hoarse and strained as when he was a teenager.
He cast a minor spell, to give himself power, and jumped to the back of the
silt strider.
It's good to see you, he started to say. But that was too obvious.
Barenziah's smile left her, as she embraced Tris.
"I don't even know where to begin asking questions," she shook her head.
"I've pretty much resigned myself to the knowledge that, at long last,
after all these years, I am in the arms of Sheogorath."
Posted by: Shardie Today, 01:55 AM
The Battle for Daggerfall, first day
The robed figure stood on his pedistal like always, looking down on the
battlefield below. Maranda whispered somthing to him, and he steped off the
pedistal, and slowly walked with her to the docks, which the Army of the Bay
took in the first few moments of thier blitz of the city. They had took the Azurites
by surprise, and had driven them out of the southern quarter, and the fighting
was now around the merchants precenct, after the initial shock, the advance had
ground down to a bloody street to street, house to house battle
"Is it ready?" the robed figure asked
"Indeed it is, my lord" Maranda replied, wondering why she called him
'my lord' but in this place, it seemed right. The robed figure stopped infront
of the troops which had recently landed from rebel controled Hammerfall
"Today, is a grand day in the struggle against the heridics. May the fiend
Loranna and her fiendish consorts who escorted Azura to Vivec forever burn in
the pits of Oblivion, for they will go down in history as the demons who caused
this, and we, the heroes that slayed the demon! Today we do not practice war,
but Genocide!" finished the robed man... speaking like that, who was he?
Maranda knew that voice from somewhere, but where? He turned to her and quietly
said, "Let us return to our tent, my dear" as the troops yelled in
appreciation, "All hail General Drevious!"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 05:49 PM)
Arynel dear when was the last time I could stop Tris from
doing what he wanted to do?" Loranna asks, a grumble coming to her
voice. "Goranthir wanted to save his grandmother; Tris offered to go
and get her and Goranthir took off after Tris anyway. Not being as fast
as either I was left standing in the rain.
"However ... we might be able to find Goranthir now," she adds,
looking at Arynel's cloak.
Arynel eyed Loranna curiously.
“I will sleep better when this is over with, and that book is done away with,”
the Breton said at last. “Yes, I can find him.”
He whispered a string of power and stepped beyond the edges of the world.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:56 AM
It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining brightly, the
bees... so many of them... were buzzing happily around the bright yellow
flowers.
Herwyn Brand was dancing the most delightful maypole dance with the little
girl. She was so very rosy-cheeked and pretty and happy.
Then she bit him.
Herwyn Brand woke up with a start, knocking Loranna's little pillow off of the
tavern bench, and almost upsetting a mug on the table next to him.
He blinked, his eyes looking considerably less sunken than the night before.
"Where in Stendarr's name am I?" he said, rubbing his matted hair and
looking around the battle-scarred inn.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 06:52 PM)
Barenziah's smile left her, as she embraced Tris.
"I don't even know where to begin asking questions," she shook her
head. "I've pretty much resigned myself to the knowledge that, at long
last, after all these years, I am in the arms of Sheogorath."
"You're fine," Tris said. "And you're beautiful."
He kissed her, then snapped at the driver, "Do your job!"
"Goranthir's wild with worry about you. Helseth should be fine, he's in
Mournhold, which is holding. This is a lesson in... something... I suppose.
This is a world where my lover, Ciel, died six months ago, in the Vaults of
Gemin. A path not taken. We're going to set it right."
He hoped he was making any kind of sense to her. But then, she had been the
lover of the Nightingale; this sort of thing would not be altogether new.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 20 2005, 07:55 PM)
Arynel eyed Loranna curiously.
“I will sleep better when this is over with, and that book is done away with,”
the Breton said at last. “Yes, I can find him.”
He whispered a string of power and stepped beyond the edges of the world.
Loranna sighs, then pauses, muttering " ... Oh. Damnit ..."
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 07:56 PM)
It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining brightly, the
bees... so many of them... were buzzing happily around the bright yellow
flowers.
Herwyn Brand was dancing the most delightful maypole dance with the little
girl. She was so very rosy-cheeked and pretty and happy.
Then she bit him.
Herwyn Brand woke up with a start, knocking Loranna's little pillow off of the
tavern bench, and almost upsetting a mug on the table next to him.
He blinked, his eyes looking considerably less sunken than the night before.
"Where in Stendarr's name am I?" he said, rubbing his matted hair and
looking around the battle-scarred inn.
"Hello Herwyn Brand; welcome to Ald Raathim," Loranna says, leaning
over to pick upher pillow and dust it off. "Are you hungry? And to answer
question one, you staggered into the tavern last night, and question two,
there's a war going on."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 01:56 AM)
It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining brightly, the
bees... so many of them... were buzzing happily around the bright yellow
flowers.
Herwyn Brand was dancing the most delightful maypole dance with the little
girl. She was so very rosy-cheeked and pretty and happy.
Then she bit him.
Herwyn Brand woke up with a start, knocking Loranna's little pillow off of the
tavern bench, and almost upsetting a mug on the table next to him.
He blinked, his eyes looking considerably less sunken than the night before.
"Where in Stendarr's name am I?" he said, rubbing his matted hair and
looking around the battle-scarred inn.
Nalion turned towards Herwyn Brand, thinking about what Tris had told him.
"You're in Ald Raathim. In a war zone. What do you remember?", he
asked.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:03 AM
Slyvos was still sitting at the table, muttering to himself
aggitately...
'damnit, I am not gonna lose it...' {you don't have much left to lose ya know}
'well true ya but...' {face it, you're doomed} 'don't push it...'
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 06:03 PM)
Nalion turned towards Herwyn Brand, thinking about what Tris had
told him.
"You're in Ald Raathim. In a war zone. What do you remember?", he
asked.
Herwyn nodded his head politely at Loranna's welcome.
"I remember everything, thank you, but I certainly don't remember Ald
Raathim being at war. Who's attacking you?"
He looked around the room at the staring faces, some familiar, many others not.
"And where's Tris Gaerington?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:57 PM)
You're fine," Tris said. "And you're
beautiful.
He kissed her, then snapped at the driver, "Do your job!"
"Goranthir's wild with worry about you. Helseth should be fine, he's in
Mournhold, which is holding. This is a lesson in... something... I suppose.
This is a world where my lover, Ciel, died six months ago, in the Vaults of
Gemin. A path not taken. We're going to set it right."
He hoped he was making any kind of sense to her. But then, she had been the
lover of the Nightingale; this sort of thing would not be altogether new.
Barenziah barely batted an eye. "I suspected something similar. Not the
specifics of course, but it reminded of something that happened when I was
Queen of Wayrest ... You were undoubtedly too young to remember, but there was
a similar Warp. Except, in that case, we were the victors ..."
She took a deep breath. "Thank you for the news about Helseth and
Goranthir. Now, what are we to do? The pilot tells me that the closest
settlement which is not under Azurite influence is Tel Aedrin. Apparently, the
Telvanni sorceror there has managed to hold his own, and I was going to appeal
to him, but if you have another way ..."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:10 AM
Arynel reappeared next to Loranna and the others, and he was
alone.
"He will come when he is ready," the Breton said simply, "I had
other things to gather."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 07:09 PM)
Barenziah barely batted an eye. "I suspected
something similar. Not the specifics of course, but it reminded of
something that happened when I was Queen of Wayrest ... You were undoubtedly
too young to remember, but there was a similar Warp. Except, in that
case, we were the victors ..."
She took a deep breath. "Thank you for the news about Helseth and
Goranthir. Now, what are we to do? The pilot tells me that the
closest settlement which is not under Azurite influence is Tel Aedrin.
Apparently, the Telvanni sorceror there has managed to hold his own, and I was
going to appeal to him, but if you have another way ..."
"I can't take you back with me the way I came," Tris said. "I
wish I could. Goranthir wanted to come with me so badly... this tower you're
going to, that seems safe as anything. It will only need to be for a short
while, I hope. And I can find Goranthir and tell him you're all right."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 08:07 PM)
Herwyn nodded his head politely at Loranna's welcome.
"I remember everything, thank you, but I certainly don't remember Ald
Raathim being at war. Who's attacking you?"
He looked around the room at the staring faces, some familiar, many others not.
"And where's Tris Gaerington?"
Loranna sighs, bringing Herwyn some scuttle and some brandy with absent-minded
grace.
"The world's undergone a shift; everything from our trip to the Vaults of
Gemin has been changed," she explains. "In this world, the Azurites
won on Hogithum; we're fighting them now. My late husband Jazbet is their
leader here, using his future seeing to deadly effect."
"And Tris ... has gone to try and rescue Queen Mother Barenziah; he left a
few hours ago," she continues.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 20 2005, 08:03 PM)
Slyvos was still sitting at the table, muttering to himself
aggitately...
'damnit, I am not gonna lose it...' {you don't have much left to lose ya know}
'well true ya but...' {face it, you're doomed} 'don't push it...'
Loranna looks over at Slyvos, frowning a bit. Poor dear ... the bastard is
back and this time there's no tears to wash the dirt away.
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 20 2005, 08:10 PM)
Arynel reappeared next to Loranna and the others, and he was
alone.
"He will come when he is ready," the Breton said simply, "I had
other things to gather."
Loranna blinks, then nods. "Understood," she says. "Thank you
..."
Goranthir ... no; if Arynel said he would come, then he would come when it was
time. Right now there were other things to attend to.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 02:10 AM)
Arynel reappeared next to Loranna and the others, and he was
alone.
"He will come when he is ready," the Breton said simply, "I had
other things to gather."
"At least he's safe. Riding a parrapton in this weather can be dangerous,
even if he's a good rider. At least, we don't have to worry about him.",
Nalion replied, looking at Arynel. "I hope you are well, my friend."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 06:13 PM)
Loranna sighs, bringing Herwyn some scuttle and some brandy with
absent-minded grace.
"The world's undergone a shift; everything from our trip to the Vaults of
Gemin has been changed," she explains. "In this world, the
Azurites won on Hogithum; we're fighting them now. My late husband Jazbet
is their leader here, using his future seeing to deadly effect."
"And Tris ... has gone to try and rescue Queen Mother Barenziah; he left a
few hours ago," she continues.
Herwyn dug into the food with considerably less grace than with which it was
served. One eyebrow raised at the mention of the Queen Mother.
Between mouthfuls he said, "I assume this is an escalation of the same
effect that caused the ghost problem, then?
"Dare I also assume you all have some idea of how to fix it? I can't say I
relish the idea of living in a world run by Azurites."
Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 06:19 PM)
At least he's safe. Riding a parrapton in this weather can
be dangerous, even if he's a good rider. At least, we don't have to worry about
him.", Nalion replied, looking at Arynel. "I hope you are well, my
friend.
"I am exhausted," Arynel said, looking at Nalion.
The Breton smiled.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:22 AM
It was impossible to avoid people altogether between Firewatch
and Tel Aedrin. The Silt Strider, though seemingly awkward and inelegant,
covered the terrain very efficiently, passing by Azurite ranches and peasants,
who stared in wonderment at it.
As night began to fall, they saw lights on the horizon.
"The army's got Tel Aedrin surrounded on all sides," the pilot said
with a small brave smile for his boys. "Of course."
"Of course," agreed Barenziah, and cut the pilot's throat. She pulled
up her hood, low so it covered her eyes. "Well, I walked through the
streets of Firewatch without being noticed ..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 08:19 PM)
Herwyn dug into the food with considerably less grace than with
which it was served. One eyebrow raised at the mention of the Queen Mother.
Between mouthfuls he said, "I assume this is an escalation of the same
effect that caused the ghost problem, then?
"Dare I also assume you all have some idea of how to fix it? I can't say I
relish the idea of living in a world run by Azurites."
Loranna raises her eyebrow at Herwyn. "It is; you may have seen a flash of
pure white a couple of days ago, right before these storms hit. That was the
first sign of this."
She waves her hands about.
"We do have a plan to fix it; we simply are not yet in a position to
implement it," she continues. "Trust me, none of us care to playwith
Azurites any more than we already have." She smiles a bit.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:25 AM
Slyvos sighed, then felt a bit of weight on his lap, and a cool
metallic feel on his leg.
'what... okay that's just wierd'
that amulet again... he didn't even take it with him, and yet here it was, on
his lap. He picked it up and looked at it; it caught the light and it reflected
a bit around the room.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 20 2005, 07:22 PM)
It was impossible to avoid people altogether between Firewatch
and Tel Aedrin. The Silt Strider, though seemingly awkward and inelegant,
covered the terrain very efficiently, passing by Azurite ranches and peasants,
who stared in wonderment at it.
As night began to fall, they saw lights on the horizon.
"The army's got Tel Aedrin surrounded on all sides," the pilot said
with a small brave smile for his boys. "Of course."
"Of course," agreed Barenziah, and cut the pilot's throat. She
pulled up her hood, low so it covered her eyes. "Well, I walked
through the streets of Firewatch without being noticed ..."
"Firewatch was an occupied city, they wouldn't have been expecting
outsiders... this one is still resisting."
There was no point in doomsaying.
"Please be careful," Tris said. "I'll be watching you the whole
time, until you're safe inside. No further than your arm's length away."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 06:23 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrow at Herwyn. "It is; you may
have seen a flash of pure white a couple of days ago, right before these storms
hit. That was the first sign of this."
She waves her hands about.
"We do have a plan to fix it; we simply are not yet in a position to
implement it," she continues. "Trust me, none of us care to
playwith Azurites any more than we already have." She smiles a bit.
Herwyn laughed a rather uncomfortable laugh.
"Lady, I would have given my right hand to have seen something...
anything... white a 'couple of days ago'.
He stopped eating for a moment and looked straight into her eyes.
"I'm here. I'll help you. You tell me what needs doing, and if I can do
it, I will."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:33 AM
Firewatch
Goranthir came up from the water, carefully, avoiding the fires, which was
difficult as well-lit as the harbor was.
The Dreugh had help carry him until he hitched a ride under an Azurite warship
heading eastward. It had travelled fast, but he could see all the shipwrecks at
the bottom of the Inner Sea, and all the ships passing overhead, casting huge
wakes. The Azurites had the nautical advantage, that much was clear.
At a touch, his cloak became dry. He was exhausted, but he began his walk
through the city, towards the palace, keeping his hood down among the blue-eyed
enemies, here, in the heart of their capitol.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:34 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 02:30 AM)
Herwyn laughed a rather uncomfortable laugh.
"Lady, I would have given my right hand to have seen something...
anything, white a 'couple of days ago'.
He stopped eating for a moment and looked straight into her eyes.
"I'm here. I'll help you. You tell me what needs doing, and if I can do
it, I will."
A small, almost knowing, smile crept up in Nalion's face and he nodded towards
Herwyn.
"We can use all the help we can get. I don't believe we have met before. I
am called Nalion. Pleased to meet you, Herwyn."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:35 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 08:30 PM)
Herwyn laughed a rather uncomfortable laugh.
"Lady, I would have given my right hand to have seen something...
anything, white a 'couple of days ago'.
He stopped eating for a moment and looked straight into her eyes.
"I'm here. I'll help you. You tell me what needs doing, and if I can do
it, I will."
Loranna nods grimly, and holds out her hand to Herwyn. "Good to have you
with us," she says.
"Right now ... we need to wait, till everyone's together. When the time is
right, a group of eight of us will travel beyond the spheres of the Divines,
seeking to bring a very special book to the proper place, and then the world
can be fixed. There will be enemies facing the Eight; if you've received
reports from your spies about my recent building of an arena, you may have an
idea of what we're expecting. That was us preparing ourselves to face the
ghosts we expect to resist us."
"We had people chosen for the Eight, but ... well, one or two of them have
been indisposed," she sighs.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:41 AM
Herwyn shook hands with everyone.
"If you're pleased to shake my hand, Nalion, then we have not met
before," Herwyn said with a joking smile.
"I wouldn't count too much on my 'spying' recently, Lady Loranna. I've
been ... away."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 08:27 PM)
Firewatch was an occupied city, they wouldn't have been
expecting outsiders... this one is still resisting.
There was no point in doomsaying.
"Please be careful," Tris said. "I'll be watching you the
whole time, until you're safe inside. No further than your arm's length
away."
Barenziah gave Tris a long, lingering kiss before sliding off the back of the
Silt Strider with a grace that belied her years.
She made her way through the camp, hiding in shadows, remembering all her old
skills as a thief, long, long ago. Two guards could not be avoided, and had to
be dispatched silently and efficiently. She did so without hesitation, hiding
their bodies so they would not be found until hours later. Just as she had done
when she suddenly found herself in a palace filled with Azurites.
It took the better part of three hours to make her way to Tel Aedrin, but when
she arrived, she was let in without question.
She had slept with that old Telvanni once three hundred and nine years ago. He
looked like he had put on weight since then, poor thing.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:43 AM
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 08:41 PM)
Herwyn shook hands with everyone.
"If you're pleased to shake my hand, Nalion, then we have not met
before," Herwyn said with a joking smile.
"I wouldn't count too much on my 'spying' recently, Lady Loranna. I've
been ... away."
"I see," Loranna says, letting it go at that.
"Well then, we shall work together to restore the world we all knew,"
she says, grinning.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 02:41 AM)
Herwyn shook hands with everyone.
"If you're pleased to shake my hand, Nalion, then we have not met
before," Herwyn said with a joking smile.
"I wouldn't count too much on my 'spying' recently, Lady Loranna. I've
been ... away."
"Let's say I heard 'rumours'.", Nalion answered with a grin.
"But we're all stuck in this together and have to work together to solve
it. Call me an optimist. Who are we when we turn down an offer for help in this
situation?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:59 AM
Tris stopped on his way back - for a clean shirt. He tried to
avoid stealing usually. But stealing from Azurites, well, that was different.
It was quite a nice shirt. Exquisite, in fact. Deep red, almost black, with
gold laces and the collar encrusted with tiny gems. It would hold one hell of
an enchantment, if he had time to bother with it.
"Back," he said, entering the tavern. He glanced around.
"Where's Goranthir?"
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:02 AM
Herwyn had felt the hair on the back of his neck tickle, just
before Tris arrived. Well, not actually hair... it was an odd new feeling. One
more to get used to.
As the young Gaerington entered the room, Herwyn stood.
"Tris, I've just been discussing current events with Loranna and Nalion,
here. Consider me as an ally, for today at least." He looked rather
uncomfortable as he added the last.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 08:59 PM)
Tris stopped on his way back - for a clean shirt. He tried to
avoid stealing usually. But stealing from Azurites, well, that was different.
It was quite a nice shirt. Exquisite, in fact. Deep red, almost black, with
gold laces and the collar encrusted with tiny gems. It would hold one hell of
an enchantment, if he had time to bother with it.
"Back," he said, entering the tavern. He glanced around.
"Where's Goranthir?"
"Hello Tris," Loranna says, raising her eyebrows and muttering
"Nice new shirt ..."
Her expression becomes more somber as she says "Goranthir ... took a
parrapton and tried to follow you. Arynel says he'llbe back when he's ready,
sohe seems to be safe, for now."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:17 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 08:02 PM)
Herwyn had felt the hair on the back of his neck tickle, just
before Tris arrived. Well, not actually hair... it was an odd new feeling. One
more to get used to.
As the young Gaerington entered the room, Herwyn stood.
"Tris, I've just been discussing current events with Loranna and Nalion,
here. Consider me as an ally, for today at least." He looked rather
uncomfortable as he added the last.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 08:05 PM)
Hello Tris," Loranna says, raising her eyebrows and
muttering "Nice new shirt ...
Her expression becomes more somber as she says "Goranthir ... took a
parrapton and tried to follow you. Arynel says he'llbe back when he's
ready, sohe seems to be safe, for now."
"Goranthir what?" Tris said. "I thought he might break his nose
or something... never expected him to try to make Firewatch, for pity's sake,
it's across the province!"
He tried to calm himself.
"You look better," he said to Herwyn. "I owe you... about six
dozen roses. If we both live."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 03:27 AM
Slyvos picked up one of the unfinished flins that were on the
table and gulped it down, shaking his head.
'well, this could be worse.' {I think I'm going to stay awake} 'just got
worse...'
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 09:17 PM)
Goranthir what?" Tris said. "I thought he
might break his nose or something... never expected him to try to make
Firewatch, for pity's sake, it's across the province!
He tried to calm himself.
"You look better," he said to Herwyn. "I owe you... about
six dozen roses. If we both live."
"He called for a parrapton - what was I supposed to do, fly after
him?" Loranna asks. "Even if my flying potions could keep up, I'd
have lost him in this storm."
She sighs. " ... Sorry; getting testy. No need for it ..."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:17 PM)
Goranthir what?" Tris said. "I thought he
might break his nose or something... never expected him to try to make
Firewatch, for pity's sake, it's across the province!
He tried to calm himself.
"You look better," he said to Herwyn. "I owe you... about
six dozen roses. If we both live."
"That doesn't sound very cheerful," Herwyn said. "Where's the
Tris I know? The one that says, 'Oh, I pretty much do whatever I want and
figure it'll turn out fine, for me at least.'"
Herwyn's words weren't very kind, but they were said with a cheerful tone, and
an obvious attitude of lightening an otherwise morbid mood.
"And anyone flying in this weather must be insane. I do hope your friend's
okay."
Posted by: Shardie Today, 03:36 AM
Daggerfall City, The battle for Daggerfall, General Drevous'
tent
Maranda did not know what just happened. She put her robe back on, and thought
back at the past few minutes... what had just happened? What was it? She slowly
walked out of the tent, leaving Drevious there, sleeping. I mean it was fast,
and he was not that good, but none of that mattered... what just happened? How
could she? He was a Daedra! I mean, he was kinda cute, but he was a Daedra!
Maranda struggled with these thoughts as she slowly walked back to the dock...
why was she here, what she was doing, and why she just slept with Drevous...
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 03:27 AM)
Slyvos picked up one of the unfinished flins that were on the
table and gulped it down, shaking his head.
'well, this could be worse.' {I think I'm going to stay awake} 'just got
worse...'
Nalion turned from the conversation between Herwyn and Tris towards Slyvos.
Crossing over to him, he asked with a concerned expression on his face.
"Hello, what's up, Slyvos? Anything troubling you?"
He took a seat across him and took a sip from his own brandy he had fetched
from another table.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 03:41 AM
Slyvos sighs, looking at Nalion and taking another drink.
'pretty much my past is backing up on me again... I got a dark side to me and
it's talkin in my head.'
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 03:41 AM)
Slyvos sighs, looking at Nalion and taking another drink.
'pretty much my past is backing up on me again... I got a dark side to me and
it's talkin in my head.'
Nalion inclined his head and shot Slyvos a sharp look.
"Your old self? Again?", he asked, his face growing more worrysome.
"Can you... control it? We need you as yourself, Slyvos."
Nalion paused for a moment.
"It's good that you talk about it though. That means something."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 08:34 PM)
That doesn't sound very cheerful," Herwyn said.
"Where's the Tris I know? The one that says, 'Oh, I pretty much do
whatever I want and figure it'll turn out fine, for me at least.'
Herwyn's words weren't very kind, but they were said with a cheerful tone, and
an obvious attitude of lightening an otherwise morbid mood.
"And anyone flying in this weather must be insane. I do hope your friend's
okay."
Tris frowned. "The kid wouldn't be flying if he couldn't handle it; he
talks to bugs. The bug would tell him if there were a problem. He'll be safe. I
just hope he has sense enough to turn back."
He motioned with his head to Loranna that they needed a moment, then took
Herwyn by the arm. Upstairs was a quiet room; Tris saw that it was quiet
because the only occupant, a young Imperial solider, was dead.
Tris covered the young man's face and leaned against the inside of the door.
He had a dozen different questions. But all of them were too absurd to state
out loud. Finally he made a helpless gesture with his hands.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 03:49 AM
Slyvos tilts his head a bit.
'well, I know one thing: it makes for better conversation this time around.'
his eyes glew green again, energies radiating off them like flames.
'{gah, why haven't I killed you yet?}'
his eyes stopped glowing.
'cause he's my ally, and you can't exert control yet, now shut up in there!'
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:48 PM)
Tris frowned. "The kid wouldn't be flying if he couldn't
handle it; he talks to bugs. The bug would tell him if there were a
problem. He'll be safe. I just hope he has sense enough to turn
back."
He motioned with his head to Loranna that they needed a moment, then took
Herwyn by the arm. Upstairs was a quiet room; Tris saw that it was quiet
because the only occupant, a young Imperial solider, was dead.
Tris covered the young man's face and leaned against the inside of the door.
He had a dozen different questions. But all of them were too absurd to state
out loud. Finally he made a helpless gesture with his hands.
Herwyn followed Tris up the stairs, his legs much steadier than the day before.
He watched as Tris covered the dead man, and muttered a tiny prayer.
"I was looking for you, in answer to your question," Herwyn said.
"And I'd like you to kindly explain to me how one usually gets back out,
if you would."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 09:48 PM)
Tris frowned. "The kid wouldn't be flying if he couldn't
handle it; he talks to bugs. The bug would tell him if there were a
problem. He'll be safe. I just hope he has sense enough to turn
back."
He motioned with his head to Loranna that they needed a moment, then took
Herwyn by the arm. Upstairs was a quiet room; Tris saw that it was quiet
because the only occupant, a young Imperial solider, was dead.
Tris covered the young man's face and leaned against the inside of the door.
He had a dozen different questions. But all of them were too absurd to state
out loud. Finally he made a helpless gesture with his hands.
Leaving Tris and Herwyn alone, Loranna heads over to Nalion and Slyvos, in time
to get a worried look at the sight of the glowing green eyes.
She sits down, and takes a deep breath ...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:52 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 08:50 PM)
Herwyn followed Tris up the stairs, his legs much steadier than
the day before.
He watched as Tris covered the dead man, and muttered a tiny prayer.
"I was looking for you, in answer to your question," Herwyn said.
"And I'd like you to kindly explain to me how one usually gets back out,
if you would."
"You've been trapped in the Void all this time? Your housekeeper said
you've been gone weeks!"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 03:49 AM)
Slyvos tilts his head a bit.
'well, I know one thing: it makes for better conversation this time around.'
his eyes glew green again, energies radiating off them like flames.
'{gah, why haven't I killed you yet?}'
his eyes stopped glowing.
'cause he's my ally, and you can't exert control yet, now shut up in there!'
"Don't take this lightly, Slyvos.", Nalion said seriously.
"Don't let his thoughts dominate you. Your eyes are troubling. I'm worried
about how long you can subdue him. The least we want is him taking control in
here."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 03:51 AM)
Leaving Tris and Herwyn alone, Loranna heads over to Nalion and
Slyvos, in time to get a worried look at the sight of the glowing green eyes.
She sits down, and takes a deep breath ...
"What do you think, Loranna?", the Breton asked. "You have more
experience with dealing with Slyvos' other half."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:52 PM)
You've been trapped in the Void all this time? Your
housekeeper said you've been gone weeks!
Herwyn smiled. "Been looking for me, too, have you?
"I have no idea how long it's been, frankly. I'm not sure I want to know.
"I'm tempted to ramble about what happened, but then, you know what it's
like..."
His voice trailed off, as his eyes seemed to focus on something far away. After
a heartbeat, they snapped back to Tris.
"Your friend Leseth is a sadistic bastard, I'll say that."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 08:56 PM)
Herwyn smiled. "Been looking for me, too, have you?
"I have no idea how long it's been, frankly. I'm not sure I want to know.
"I'm tempted to ramble about what happened, but then, you know what it's
like..."
His voice trailed off, as his eyes seemed to focus on something far away. After
a heartbeat, they snapped back to Tris.
"Your friend Leseth is a sadistic bastard, I'll say that."
"Bloody hell, he's not my friend," Tris said.
"How did you get in?"
Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:59 AM
There's a pie in the oven.
It's burning.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 09:56 PM)
Don't take this lightly, Slyvos.", Nalion said
seriously. "Don't let his thoughts dominate you. Your eyes are troubling.
I'm worried about how long you can subdue him. The least we want is him taking
control in here.
"What do you think, Loranna?", the Breton asked. "You have more
experience with dealing with Slyvos' other half."
"What do I think?" Loranna asks, turning to Slyvos.
" ... I think he's never going to go away totally. I think this is going
to be something we'll have to wrestle with for years, if not the rest of our
lives," she says, rubbing her eyes.
"I also think," she adds, "that back in the mine, it wasn't my
mantling Dibella that actually subdued him." She looks Slyvos in the eye
when she says this.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:02 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 20 2005, 09:49 PM)
Slyvos tilts his head a bit.
'well, I know one thing: it makes for better conversation this time around.'
his eyes glew green again, energies radiating off them like flames.
'{gah, why haven't I killed you yet?}'
his eyes stopped glowing.
'cause he's my ally, and you can't exert control yet, now shut up in there!'
Ahjaar watched Slyvos, her expresion showing she was very alarmed.
Her tail puffed up, and she hissed unintentionaly.
Ahjaar hated demons, the undead and anthing else that posesed dark magickal energies.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 04:03 AM
Slyvos sighed, scratching his head.
'it's getting... harder to keep him contained, and yet it's so easy to keep him
from gaining control...'
his eyes glowed green for a moment as his eyes caught nalion's, and he shook
his head furiously.
'gah, he wants to talk to you two.'
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 04:09 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 07:59 PM)
"Bloody hell, he's not my friend," Tris
said.
"How did you get in?"
"The bridge, in the park," Herwyn said. "You remember, the one
that you showed me. Not so difficult, really. I wonder how many people have
fallen in there accidentally, over the ages.
"Really, though. I don't think I have the hang of the thing, quite
yet."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 21 2005, 04:02 AM)
Ahjaar watched Slyvos, her expresion showing she was very alarmed.
Her tail puffed up, and she hissed unintentionaly.
Ahjaar hated demons, the undead and anthing else that posesed dark magickal
energies.
"Luxi, be careful right now.", Nalion said. "This might be
dangerous."
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 04:03 AM)
Slyvos sighed, scratching his head.
'it's getting... harder to keep him contained, and yet it's so easy to keep him
from gaining control...'
his eyes glowed green for a moment as his eyes caught nalion's, and he shook
his head furiously.
'gah, he wants to talk to you two.'
Nalion touched the table lightly, opened his mouth, then shut it again.
His eyes took on a hard line as he fixed his gaze on Slyvos in front of him.
"I don't feel comfortable with this. Not at all.", he answered.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:14 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 10:11 PM)
Luxi, be careful right now.", Nalion said. "This
might be dangerous.
Nalion touched the table lightly, opened his mouth, then shut it again.
His eyes took on a hard line as he fixed his gaze on Slyvos in front of him.
"I don't feel comfortable with this. Not at all.", he answered.
"You don't?" Loranna asks, glancing over to Luxi. " ...
Dear, go see how your mother is doing, please?"
She looks back to Slyvos. "He wants to talk to us. You're my fiance; if he
wants to talk to us, then I'll listen." Her expression was nuetral, but
her eyes were both hard and worried all at once.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:15 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 09:09 PM)
"The bridge, in the park," Herwyn said. "You
remember, the one that you showed me. Not so difficult, really. I wonder how
many people have fallen in there accidentally, over the ages.
"Really, though. I don't think I have the hang of the thing, quite
yet."
"You are one brave mother's son, I'll give you that," Tris said.
"As for getting out... the easiest way is staircases. You need a
staircase, and you need to do something stupid, something no one would ever
think of doing under normal circumstances."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 08:15 PM)
You are one brave mother's son, I'll give you
that," Tris said. "As for getting out... the easiest way is
staircases. You need a staircase, and you need to do something stupid,
something no one would ever think of doing under normal circumstances.
"What, if I may ask, would someone normally think of doing when
floating in a featurless, hopeless void beyond the edge of the universe?
"Staircases... Well, that's better than traveling to Alcaire every time, I
suppose."
He looked at Tris and put his hand on his shoulder.
"I don't know why, but I am glad to see you're safe."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 04:18 AM
He sighs, closeing his eyes, looking... sad, then opening them
again, and his eyes took on that green flame again.
'{ah, well, I can't move the body but talking works just fine. Ah, I'm making
you both uncomfortable. hmm.... ah, sweet Loranna, I can see why my other half
finds you attractive.}'
Just for the hell of it slyvos clenched his hand so it bled, making his other
half feel it.
'{gahh.... he's figureing out my tricks. Nalion, I wonder why you of all people
would fear something like myself.}'
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:27 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 04:18 AM)
He sighs, closeing his eyes, looking... sad, then opening them
again, and his eyes took on that green flame again.
'{ah, well, I can't move the body but talking works just fine. Ah, I'm making
you both uncomfortable. hmm.... ah, sweet Loranna, I can see why my other half
finds you attractive.}'
Just for the hell of it slyvos clenched his hand so it bled, making his other
half feel it.
'{gahh.... he's figureing out my tricks. Nalion, I wonder why you of all people
would fear something like myself.}'
"I do not fear you. I fear for Slyvos.", Naion answered, maintaining
his sharp gaze and observing every motion of the Khajiiti body across the
table.
"There are different paths to wisdom and knowledge.", the mage
replied to the voice, outwardly calm, but very wary nontheless. "Yours is
wrong."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 09:17 PM)
"What, if I may ask, would someone normally think of
doing when floating in a featurless, hopeless void beyond the edge of the
universe?
"Staircases... Well, that's better than traveling to Alcaire every time, I
suppose."
He looked at Tris and put his hand on his shoulder.
"I don't know why, but I am glad to see you're safe."
"This is so stupid," Tris said. "Why can't we be on the same
side all the time? I'm glad you made it out, I'm sorry I did that to
you... but I guess that's me being arrogant again, if you were there you were
fated to be there. And... I'll show you a few nice tricks, when Bosriel's
safely gone again."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 20 2005, 10:18 PM)
He sighs, closeing his eyes, looking... sad, then opening them
again, and his eyes took on that green flame again.
'{ah, well, I can't move the body but talking works just fine. Ah, I'm making
you both uncomfortable. hmm.... ah, sweet Loranna, I can see why my other half
finds you attractive.}'
Just for the hell of it slyvos clenched his hand so it bled, making his other
half feel it.
'{gahh.... he's figureing out my tricks. Nalion, I wonder why you of all people
would fear something like myself.}'
"You've changed," Loranna says, tilting her head. "You weren't
like this in Stormhold, nor even back in the mine."
Seeing blood drip from Slyvos's hand, Loranna reaches over, her fingers glowing
with blue light. "Don't do that; torturing yourself is as bad as torturing
others," she says.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 10:29 PM)
You've changed," Loranna says, tilting her
head. "You weren't like this in Stormhold, nor even back in the
mine.
Seeing blood drip from Slyvos's hand, Loranna reaches over, her fingers glowing
with blue light. "Don't do that; torturing yourself is as bad as
torturing others," she says.
Ahjaar lays back her ears. Her eyes glower with hatred.
Luxi took her hand. "Calm down. This isn't Jakaal. He's dead. Calm
down." She whispered to her mother. "Its not Jakaal..."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 04:36 AM
He laughed, a creepy tone underlying his voice.
'{oh really? well, let's just say I've grow up and I'm a big boy now, not the
little phrase speaking presence you've heard before.}'
He grabbed Loranna's hand, strangely gentle.
'{soft... so this is what he feels when he touches you. yesss, I see now why he
makes it so hard for me to win. thanks for this little revelation dear.}'
He turned to nalion and chuckled.
'{don't worry about him, I can't get him killed without destroying myself;
something I didn't realize back in the old days.}'
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:37 AM
Isidor sat in the bar, drinking his mead, and thinking about
different things. He thought about the war that was raging outside. He thought
about his friends, and how this affected each of them. He thought about
Kethiah, and their odd relationship so far. He thought of the time they had
spent together in the tavern...and then, something he had not thought of
occured to him. What if....?
Isidor stood up, and made his way swiftly to Loranna. "Um, about that
thing we discussed earlier." He muttered in a lowered voice.
"Kethiah."
"Is there a chance that she could be...pregnant?"
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 04:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 08:29 PM)
"This is so stupid," Tris said. "Why can't
we be on the same side all the time? I'm glad you made it out, I'm sorry
I did that to you... but I guess that's me being arrogant again, if you were
there you were fated to be there. And... I'll show you a few nice tricks, when
Bosriel's safely gone again."
"That's a foolish question, you know, Tris," Herwyn said, trying
again idly to smooth down his unwashed hair. "But I would like to learn a
few nice tricks, thank you.
"I assume that Bosriel is back because of this... incident? I was under
the impression she'd been dealt with."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 04:36 AM)
He laughed, a creepy tone underlying his voice.
'{oh really? well, let's just say I've grow up and I'm a big boy now, not the
little phrase speaking presence you've heard before.}'
He grabbed Loranna's hand, strangely gentle.
'{soft... so this is what he feels when he touches you. yesss, I see now why he
makes it so hard for me to win. thanks for this little revelation dear.}'
He turned to nalion and chuckled.
'{don't worry about him, I can't get him killed without destroying myself;
something I didn't realize back in the old days.}'
"You surprisingly did not comment on my answer to your question.",
Nalion stated dryly. "I worry about Slyvos losing control, not losing his
life. I think it is time you retreat back into your dark corner. You have
failed, spirit. Slyvos and Loranna have won. They truly have deserved it."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:45 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 20 2005, 10:43 PM)
You surprisingly did not comment on my answer to your
question.", Nalion stated dryly. "I worry about Slyvos losing
control, not losing his life. I think it is time you retreat back into your
dark corner. You have failed, spirit. Slyvos and Loranna have won. They truly
have deserved it.
Loranna has not yet moved her hand back, and the look on her face is hard to
read - there's too many conflicting emotions vying for control.
"Answer Nalion," she says.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 04:45 AM
he laughed, this time at Nalion.
'{you think I was trying to drive them apart this time? no my plots and plans
are mine to know and mine alone til I decide to reveal them. Til then, you'll
just have to remember that every little thing you say to him, every little
secret you reveal, I'll know...}'
he turned to Loranna once more, and grinned.
'{oh yes, I have a feeling me and you will know each other very well before
this is over, Loranna.}'
As he said this, slyvos' eyes returned to normal, and he panted for breath,
holding his head.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:49 AM
OH MY GOSH MEATLOF!!!
I mean..... pie.....
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:55 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 20 2005, 09:42 PM)
"That's a foolish question, you know, Tris," Herwyn
said, trying again idly to smooth down his unwashed hair. "But I would like
to learn a few nice tricks, thank you.
"I assume that Bosriel is back because of this... incident? I was under
the impression she'd been dealt with."
"She's not one of us, it seems. She falls just short. It's not always easy
to tell. It doesn't make things easy but we shouldn't be here long... in fact,
why are we still here at all?"
Tris turned and left the room. "Arynel! What's up with you, boy?"
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:59 AM
Reichi watched Slyvos intently. "I think your mistake lies
in that you seperate him from yourself. By dong so he is enable to exist as a
seperate entity," Reichi said. "He is your other half."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 04:45 AM)
he laughed, this time at Nalion.
'{you think I was trying to drive them apart this time? no my plots and plans
are mine to know and mine alone til I decide to reveal them. Til then, you'll
just have to remember that every little thing you say to him, every little
secret you reveal, I'll know...}'
he turned to Loranna once more, and grinned.
'{oh yes, I have a feeling me and you will know each other very well before
this is over, Loranna.}'
As he said this, slyvos' eyes returned to normal, and he panted for breath,
holding his head.
"Revel in your dark dreams, Lich. You and I know both that you were
defeated once already.", Nalion said, touching Loranna's hand
reassuringly.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 05:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 08:55 PM)
She's not one of us, it seems. She falls just short. It's
not always easy to tell. It doesn't make things easy but we shouldn't be here
long... in fact, why are we still here at all?
Tris turned and left the room. "Arynel! What's up with you,
boy?"
Herwyn, as Tris turned away from him, had to smile at the term 'one of us'.
He followed him downstairs, looking at each step in a whole new way.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:06 AM
Loranna smiles a bit at Nalion, then takes Slyvos's face in her
hands.
"Dagoth," she says quietly, "I'm saying this to you now. You're
not going to get rid of me that easily, and you're not going to get away with
these games. Remember - you and I have bared our souls to one another, and as
dark as you are, I know what you're capable of. And you'll notice, I am still
here."
"Slyvos," she says, her face showing sorrow, "Reichi has a point.
Seperate as he seems ... this is still a part of you we're talking about. A
part that won't go away, perhaps ... but heroes aren't defined by their lack of
flaws. They're defined by how they overcome them, and you've overcome them
several times already."
"Jazbet told us to challenge one another constantly; I'm going to live up
to that. I'm not going to let you be any less than who you can be - I'm your
fiance, to be your wife."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 10:06 PM)
Loranna smiles a bit at Nalion, then takes Slyvos's face in her
hands.
"Dagoth," she says quietly, "I'm saying this to you now.
You're not going to get rid of me that easily, and you're not going to get away
with these games. Remember - you and I have bared our souls to one
another, and as dark as you are, I know what you're capable of. And
you'll notice, I am still here."
"Slyvos," she says, her face showing sorrow, "Reichi has a
point. Seperate as he seems ... this is still a part of you we're talking
about. A part that won't go away, perhaps ... but heroes aren't
defined by their lack of flaws. They're defined by how they overcome
them, and you've overcome them several times already."
"Jazbet told us to challenge one another constantly; I'm going to live up
to that. I'm not going to let you be any less than who you can be - I'm
your fiance, to be your wife."
"Holy crap," Tris said, not quite quietly enough that Herwyn, behind,
didn't hear. "What did I just walk in on?"
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 05:12 AM
Herwyn smiled... quietly.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 05:14 AM
He sighs, nodding slowly.
'I know he's still a part of me... which is the only real reason I'm was able
to prevent him from doing anything hostile to any of you.'
He held back a tear.
'well, if there is one thing I know about him... he doesn't want to get rid
of you Loranna. What he does want, I really don't have to stomach to say, cause
I'm already giving him a mental thrashing for thinking it.'
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:17 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 20 2005, 11:14 PM)
He sighs, nodding slowly.
'I know he's still a part of me... which is the only real reason I'm was able
to prevent him from doing anything hostile to any of you.'
He held back a tear.
'well, if there is one thing I know about him... he doesn't want to get rid
of you Loranna. What he does want, I really don't have to stomach to say, cause
I'm already giving him a mental thrashing for thinking it.'
"Is there any way to rid yourself of him? He was annoying. He also brought
back unpleasant memorys. And what could happen... that just scares me."
Ahjaar shuddered.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:17 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 20 2005, 11:14 PM)
He sighs, nodding slowly.
'I know he's still a part of me... which is the only real reason I'm was able
to prevent him from doing anything hostile to any of you.'
He held back a tear.
'well, if there is one thing I know about him... he doesn't want to get rid
of you Loranna. What he does want, I really don't have to stomach to say, cause
I'm already giving him a mental thrashing for thinking it.'
"I can guess, love; I can guess," Loranna says, wrapping one arm
around Slyvos's shoulders, and reaching up with the other arm to run her
fingers through his hair.
"Slyvos's darkness has been bolstered by the recent warp," she tells
Tris. "Though perhaps it's just simply been lying in wait all the time,
and I just ignored it, wanting to think of my husband as just the kind, heroic
man who gave up immortality to be with me."
Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:19 AM
*...One , Ami and Sona awake in the corner...curious as to whats
going on...*
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 10:17 PM)
"I can guess, love; I can guess," Loranna says,
wrapping one arm around Slyvos's shoulders, and reaching up with the other arm
to run her fingers through his hair.
"Slyvos's darkness has been bolstered by the recent warp," she tells
Tris. "Though perhaps it's just simply been lying in wait all
the time, and I just ignored it, wanting to think of my husband as just the
kind, heroic man who gave up immortality to be with me."
"Whatever he wants, it can't be worse than having sex with Aricyn, and
you've done that," Tris said. "Sly... tell your dark side to piss off
until after we save the world. If this keeps up, neither side is going to be
very happy."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 05:22 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 09:20 PM)
Whatever he wants, it can't be worse than having sex with
Aricyn, and you've done that," Tris said. "Sly... tell your
dark side to piss off until after we save the world. If this keeps up, neither
side is going to be very happy.
Somewhere in the VERY stormy Padomaic Ocean:
"Whuff..." said the grizzled old wolf.
"What?" said Aricyn, "My nose itches, that's all."
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:23 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 11:17 PM)
"Is there any way to rid yourself of him? He was annoying.
He also brought back unpleasant memorys. And what could happen... that just
scares me." Ahjaar shuddered.
"Run his [censored] down and reintergrate him," Reichi suggested.
"Reunite the halves."
QUOTE
Whatever he wants, it can't be worse than having sex with
Aricyn, and you've done that," Tris said. "Sly... tell your dark side
to piss off until after we save the world. If this keeps up, neither side is
going to be very happy.
Reichi laughed at Tris' words. The sheer boldness of it was amusing.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 11:17 PM)
"I can guess, love; I can guess," Loranna says,
wrapping one arm around Slyvos's shoulders, and reaching up with the other arm
to run her fingers through his hair.
"Slyvos's darkness has been bolstered by the recent warp," she tells
Tris. "Though perhaps it's just simply been lying in wait all
the time, and I just ignored it, wanting to think of my husband as just the
kind, heroic man who gave up immortality to be with me."
Ahjaar walked over to Loranna. "Umm... Can I speak to you? In
private?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 11:20 PM)
Whatever he wants, it can't be worse than having sex with
Aricyn, and you've done that," Tris said. "Sly... tell your
dark side to piss off until after we save the world. If this keeps up, neither
side is going to be very happy.
Loranna stares at Tris, eyes wide - and then she falls over laughing.
When she finally regains her breath, she says "Tris, darling - speak more
of this and I'll smother you with my cleavage."
She gets up and kisses Slyvos. "What he said goes double for me; you two
work together or I'll make you both regret it."
"Yes Ahjaar?" Loranna asks, heading to the Khajiit.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 05:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 05:20 AM)
Whatever he wants, it can't be worse than having sex with
Aricyn, and you've done that," Tris said. "Sly... tell your
dark side to piss off until after we save the world. If this keeps up, neither
side is going to be very happy.
"You know, Tris, you're amazing. You're blunter than Loranna's
mace.", Nalion said, grinning a bit despite the gravity of the situation.
Tris sometimes had this effect.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 11:26 PM)
Loranna stares at Tris, eyes wide - and then she falls over
laughing.
When she finally regains her breath, she says "Tris, darling - speak more
of this and I'll smother you with my cleavage."
She gets up and kisses Slyvos. "What he said goes double for me; you
two work together or I'll make you both regret it."
"Yes Ahjaar?" Loranna asks, heading to the Khajiit.
Ahjaar lead Loranna to a quiet part of the tavern, then turned to her.
"I.. I'm worried.. about you and Slyvos..." Ahjaar had a sullen look
on her face, as if she was afraid to say something.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 05:30 AM
Slyvos sighs, looking around a bit.
'you make it sound so easy. If I could have done any of that, I would have it
while ago.'
He closed his eyes and took a few deeps breaths.
'yah he's willing to work together with me for now... after all, my other half
has nothing to gain from the azurites either killing us or taking over our free
will.'
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:32 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 11:29 PM)
Ahjaar lead Loranna to a quiet part of the tavern, then turned
to her.
"I.. I'm worried.. about you and Slyvos..." Ahjaar had a sullen look
on her face, as if she was afraid to say something.
"I'm worried for all of us," Loranna says, growing more serious.
"What is it that worries you, specifically?" she asks Ahjaar, tilting
her head to one side and raising her eyebrows.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 11:32 PM)
"I'm worried for all of us," Loranna says, growing
more serious.
"What is it that worries you, specifically?" she asks Ahjaar, tilting
her head to one side and raising her eyebrows.
Ahjaar figdeted with her hands.
"I.. umm.. Slyvos is posesed by a lich, yes?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:37 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 11:35 PM)
Ahjaar figdeted with her hands.
"I.. umm.. Slyvos is posesed by a lich, yes?"
Loranna shakes her head. "No," she says. "He's a former lich,
who gave up undeath out of love for me, using the body of my husband when Azura
stole Jazbet's soul. What we just saw was the side of Slyvos that had led him
to become a lich in the first place; centuries and centuries of pain and rage
that simply won't disappear overnight."
She begins to frown a little.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 11:37 PM)
Loranna shakes her head. "No," she says.
"He's a former lich, who gave up undeath out of love for me, using the
body of my husband when Azura stole Jazbet's soul. What we just saw was
the side of Slyvos that had led him to become a lich in the first place;
centuries and centuries of pain and rage that simply won't disappear
overnight."
She begins to frown a little.
"I... okay. Sorry to umm.. worry you... I was just worried."
She away, sadly. "If he's not dangrous... I guess thats ok.."
She tryed to stop the tears, but the came. "I'm sorry, Lor, to bug you.
Just concerned.."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:42 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 11:40 PM)
I... okay. Sorry to umm.. worry you... I was just
worried.
She away, sadly. "If he's not dangrous... I guess thats ok.."
She tryed to stop the tears, but the came. "I'm sorry, Lor, to bug you.
Just concerned.."
Loranna's frown melts, becoming a sad smile. She opens her arms, inviting
Ahjaar for a hug.
"It's all right dear," she says. "I'm humbled that you're
concerned ..."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 11:42 PM)
Loranna's frown melts, becoming a sad smile. She opens her
arms, inviting Ahjaar for a hug.
"It's all right dear," she says. "I'm humbled that you're
concerned ..."
"It's not just that... " Ahjaar pulled away. "Just, if anything
happens, he goes bad or something..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 11:44 PM)
It's not just that... " Ahjaar pulled away.
"Just, if anything happens, he goes bad or something...
Loranna stares at Ahjaar for a long moment, not saying anything.
"Ahjaar, you never really told us much about what you used to do, before
you met us," she says, her tone gentle. "Perhaps I should ask that
now."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 20 2005, 11:46 PM)
Loranna stares at Ahjaar for a long moment, not saying anything.
"Ahjaar, you never really told us much about what you used to do, before
you met us," she says, her tone gentle. "Perhaps I should ask
that now."
Ahjaar had a trapped expresion on her face.
She looked around.
"I guess I should just tell you now.."
She took a deep breath and let it out quickly.
"When I was eight," she started, "My father was posesd by a Lich
and orderd to kill me and my mother. I don't know why, but thats what he was
told to do. He manged to kill my mother, before attacking me. He tripped,
falling on his sword, killing himself.
"I was an orphen, wandering the streets and stealing food, untill a man
approached me. He offered to take me in and out of the cold if I trained and
worked for him as a personal assassin.
"When I was 23, my master was killed, and I became a mercinary. One day I
was payed to kill Bartimeous, my.. husband. He captured me before I could do
any damage.
"I fell in love with him and we married. Strange i know." Ahjaar
laughed. "We had Luxi, and then he died."
She looked away. "So ya, pretty much sums up my life. And thats why I was
afraid of Slyvos..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:06 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 20 2005, 11:58 PM)
Ahjaar had a trapped expresion on her face.
She looked around.
"I guess I should just tell you now.."
She took a deep breath and let it out quickly.
"When I was eight," she started, "My father was posesd by a Lich
and orderd to kill me and my mother. I don't know why, but thats what he was
told to do. He manged to kill my mother, before attacking me. He tripped,
falling on his sword, killing himself.
"I was an orphen, wandering the streets and stealing food, untill a man
approached me. He offered to take me in and out of the cold if I trained and
worked for him as a personal assassin.
"When I was 23, my master was killed, and I became a mercinary. One day I
was payed to kill Bartimeous, my.. husband. He captured me before I could do
any damage.
"I fell in love with him and we married. Strange i know." Ahjaar
laughed. "We had Luxi, and then he died."
She looked away. "So ya, pretty much sums up my life. And thats why I was
afraid of Slyvos..."
Loranna was silent for a moment. Ahjaar's story was not something easily
replied to.
After a moment, though, she holds out her hand to Ahjaar. "I
understand," she says.
"Slyvos does not like who he used to be; if he could erase that side of
himself, I'm sure he would," she continues. " ... But, right now ...
we've all been brought together to deal with this current threat; none of us
would be here if we weren't able to work together."
She smiles ...
=== and I call for a lock.
LOCK ON!!!
Loranna
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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:07 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary:
Loranna, and her companions, have just experienced a shift in reality, finding
themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn. The
heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites
fight against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet, with his
Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a deadly
foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men control.
All player characters have escaped from the castle and are
now safely in town. No player character has actually been affected by the
transition to this reality, but no NPC remembers us - it is as if Blue Dawn
ended with Azura winning and the subsequent events unfolded differently from
there.
Oh ... it's also raining out. Cats and dogs.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:10 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi is in the Tavern, talking with the others.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:18 AM
Summary
Nalion is presently in the tavern of the war shaken town of Ald Raathim.
He's recently been talking to Herwyn Brand and Slyvos. Since the arrival of
Arynel, he hopes that they would come together and make the necessary decisions
to mend the current situation.
In his possession are the Mythopoeic Archives, a book he has brought with him
from his visit of Xarxes and which contains all the history of the companions
and still records the events around them.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:19 AM
ooc summary: Tris Gaerington traveled to Firewatch to rescue
Queen Barenziah... who was not in need of rescue, tough old bird that she is.
He had a talk with Herwyn Brand about the Void. And now he's starting to wonder
when Goranthir is coming back, and when Arynel will be ready to go.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 06:20 AM
Summary: slyvos is speaking with Nalion in the tavern, and
mentally thrashing his darker self for the disgusting thoughts it gave him.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 12:06 AM)
Loranna was silent for a moment. Ahjaar's story was not
something easily replied to.
After a moment, though, she holds out her hand to Ahjaar. "I
understand," she says.
"Slyvos does not like who he used to be; if he could erase that side of
himself, I'm sure he would," she continues. " ... But, right
now ... we've all been brought together to deal with this current threat; none
of us would be here if we weren't able to work together."
She smiles.
She nodded. But something in her eyes told Loranna thats she still didn't
completely trust Slyvos.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:40 AM
Allerleirauh's journal, date uncertain:
They were givers before they were liars. In the sweet sunlit childhood of our
everything, when Arena was called Playground, and the Dragon did not even know
its name - they were eight then, eight golden, and even now, sundered, they are
glorious. They give the fruit its foison and the flesh its fire.
Come now, flesh, surrender all the lies, and let be seen what is left. Come
courage, come love, come life, come my fair one, come Dominion, come kindness,
come consequence, come faith. Walk through the fire and let all that was given
become fuel; let the flames strip your flesh; you have lovely bones.
Though worlds are torn and scattered like fragments of tapestries, the spark
remains, secret syllable, starlight, shining. Say CHIM all of you, and climb.
I mean:
Do you think that your muscles belong to you? Did they belong to you at your
birth? Will they fade, given a month's idleness? Or your mind - drink half a
bottle of wine, and speak to me then, wise ones among you. Are you fair of
face? Stand in a fire, and then boast.
Choose now, choose wisely. Choose true strength, not false.
The hero must be love all through.
Courage is every virtue at the testing point.
I hope to see you soon.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:40 AM
Diamond sat quietly. She was thinking.
Where were her parents, her family who she had recklessly abandoned, in this
reality, this universe?
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 12:40 AM)
Allerleirauh's journal, date uncertain:
They were givers before they were liars. In the sweet sunlit childhood of our
everything, when Arena was called Playground, and the Dragon did not even know
its name - they were eight then, eight golden, and even now, sundered, they are
glorious. They give the fruit its foysin and the flesh its fire.
Come now, flesh, surrender all the lies, and let be seen what is left. Come
courage, come love, come life, come my fair one, come Dominion, come kindness,
come consequence, come faith. Walk through the fire and let all that was given
become fuel; let the flames strip your flesh; you have lovely
bones.
Though worlds are torn and scattered like fragments of tapestries, the spark remains,
secret syllable, starlight, shining. Say CHIM all of you, and climb.
I mean:
Do you think that your muscles belong to you? Did they belong to you at
your birth? Will they fade, given a month's idleness? Or your mind
- drink half a bottle of wine, and speak to me then, wise ones among you. Are
you fair of face? Stand in a fire, and then boast.
Choose now, choose wisely. Choose true strength, not false.
The hero must be love all through.
Courage is every virtue at the testing point.
I hope to see you soon.
Loranna looks up, having read Allie's letter aloud.
"It's time," she says. "Let us decide who among us is to
go." She stands. "I would go, as I have said before."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 12:46 AM)
Loranna looks up, having read Allie's letter aloud.
"It's time," she says. "Let us decide who among us is to
go." She stands. "I would go, as I have said
before."
"As would I," Reichi said. "As i've said time and time
again."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:51 AM
Cyndarius squinted through the incessant rain, watching from the
hilltop as a company of his men moved around the far side of the castle,
staying well out of archery range. Behind him, a deafening 'clunk' heralded the
firing of a huge trebuchet, and the evening sky was temporarily lit by the
flaming projectile, smoking blackly in the rain, as it arced toward the far
tower and exploded.
"How long until the Azurite reinforcements arrive?" he asked Merey,
who was standing by his side, drenched to the bone and shivering.
"Oh. Around fifteen to twenty hours, probably, according to the [censored]
scouts"
"And the 95th is a day away, through the pass?"
"Last we heard. Assumin' nothing's [censored] changed."
Merey hesitated, grinding one foot in the mud, before he spoke again. "So,
Sir, what do you think? You think the Imperial City has
really fallen to Azurites? I mean, the report could be wrong... couldn't
it?"
Cyndarius turned and put a broad wet hand on his Lieutenant's shoulder.
"Merey, it doesn't matter. All that matters is keeping these people safe
for just a bit longer."
"Right, Sir, I know. It's just..."
Cyndarius clamped his shoulder even tighter. "Let's go get a bite to eat,
try to dry off a bit."
Merey smiled. Cyndarius was right, of course.
They headed for the orange lights of Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:54 AM
Diamond said what she had said all along. "If I am needed,
I will go. If I am not, I shall stay. I feel it contingent on the others, for I
fear I may be a liability in my current conditions."
She puzzled over Allerleirauh's words: Would they, three heroes as one, get
three bodies or one?
She felt she would never know. A part of her was afraid to go.
A part of all of them must be.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 06:46 AM)
Loranna looks up, having read Allie's letter aloud.
"It's time," she says. "Let us decide who among us is to
go." She stands. "I would go, as I have said
before."
Nalion turned towards Loranna and listened carefully, letting Allerleirauh's
words seep into his mind.
"This is not my battle to fight.", he said. "There are others
better suited for this task."
He dragged a chair to a table and sat down, facing the companions.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:03 AM
I can't go, of course," Tris said. "I'll need to
be free to run back and forth, to carry messages.
He turned to Diamond.
"I'm still hoping that we can use your unique condition to... well, cheat.
Three for the price of one. I would definitely recommend you."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 09:03 PM)
I can't go, of course," Tris said. "I'll
need to be free to run back and forth, to carry messages.
He turned to Diamond.
"I'm still hoping that we can use your unique condition to... well, cheat.
Three for the price of one. I would definitely recommend you."
Diamond was noncommittal. "I'll be here when it's time to go, and if I go,
I go."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:30 AM
Herwyn stood up from where he was sitting near Tris. He looked a
bit shy, but entirely confident when he said, "I'll go, if you'll have me.
I don't know exactly where we're going, but I've been to about the worst place
imaginable, so I really don't care.
"And I suppose I am a battlemage, a Companion to the Queen. I have some
small skill at magic and arms."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:39 AM
Loranna frowns a bit at Diamond, saying "Dear ..." She
bites her tongue, though.
At Herwyn's speech, she smiles. "Thank you," she says. "It will
be a pleasure to be fighting with you this time, instead of against."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:39 AM
Nalion looked at Loranna, Reichi, Diamond and Herwyn and smiled.
"Well, it's a beginning and, if I may say so, not a bad one.", the
mage said. "I hope Goranthir will be with you, too."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:40 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 21 2005, 12:39 AM)
Nalion looked at Loranna, Reichi, Diamond and Herwyn and smiled.
"Well, it's a beginning and, if I may say so, not a bad one.", the
mage said. "I hope Goranthir will be with you, too."
"He's not back yet," Tris said. "I'm going after him."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:40 AM)
He's not back yet," Tris said. "I'm going
after him.
"I'm still half expecting that he returns in a flash with a recall spell,
Tris, but it's better if you look for him. Be careful, though.", Nalion
answered, taking a sip from the bottle of brandy he still held in his hand.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 11:40 PM)
He's not back yet," Tris said. "I'm going
after him.
Arynel tapped Tris on the soldier.
"Goranthir is in the Azurite capital," the Breton said.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:55 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 12:48 AM)
Arynel tapped Tris on the soldier.
"Goranthir is in the Azurite capital," the Breton said.
Tris ran at the wall; and through it, into the Void.
He set out for Firewatch.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:49 AM
Anya watched the tavern. Her jaw clenched as she watched Slyvos,
for a moment, lose some control. worry crossed her face, and despair as she was
forced to just watch. She kept her mouth quiet, and eventually watched him calm
down.
Then, she closed her fists, as the began to decide who would risk their lives to
save them all. She squeazed her hands tight, and worked her jaw. Tears worked
down her round cheeks, but she kept her face impassive, unemotional. Only her
eyes showed the intensity of her turmoil.
Allania glanced at her, watching her charge learn the lesson forced on her. A
lesson Anya wasn't sure she understood.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:08 AM
The stormy night sea had one more ship to deliver to the docks
of Ald Raathim. A small fishing ship, with its single tiny sail in tatters,
approached the docks. Powered primarily by three oars, it could barely make it
through the rough seas. The fourth member of thi ship's crew was sitting on the
sip's bow, his cloak blowing and flapping in the wind. The sea sprayed onto his
face, and his clawed hand wiped the moisture off. He had't had anyhin to eat or
drink in 3 days...but it mattered little to him. He could see the docks not
fifty yards ahead of him. The ship pulled into the docks and he leaped onto
them, sigaling for his three exhausted oarsmen to stay aboard and rest. They
did so with eagerness. The figure on the docks was apporached by several
soldiers and an officer of the legion, investigating the new ship...
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 12:26 PM
Summary: Raithen has been talking
to the crew in the tavern. He looks like hell.
"I'll... also go. If at all possible..."
OOC: I won't be back 'til Wednesday.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 02:57 PM
Slyvos sighed, looking up at the ceiling.
'might as well do something to take my mind off this problem of mine; if I can
help, I'm in.'
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:27 PM
Isidor smiled and said to Loranna "You know I'll help, if I
can."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:31 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 12:46 AM)
Loranna looks up, having read Allie's letter aloud.
"It's time," she says. "Let us decide who among us is to
go." She stands. "I would go, as I have said
before."
Luxi looked around, a serious look on her face. She stood up to attention.
"Dres Loranna, I am humbly at your sevice. I wish to join the group of
eight."
Ahjaar with wide eyes watched Luxi, but she said nothing.
"Age will not matter there.... and I belive I could be of... some
asistance."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:58 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 21 2005, 07:31 AM)
Luxi looked around, a serious look on her face. She stood up to
attention.
"Dres Loranna, I am humbly at your sevice. I wish to join the group of
eight."
Ahjaar with wide eyes watched Luxi, but she said nothing.
"Age will not matter there.... and I belive I could be of... some
asistance."
Falco looked up from his depressed state. "Are you sure Luxi? Its a
dangerous place to be. None of us can afford to have to constantly take care of
you in a fight. You must be able to hold your own. So are you up to the
challenge?"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 05:59 PM
The Wrothgarian Mountains, High Rock
Elysana, Queen of Wayrest, was in her hidden castle, the one she had last
occupied while her old palace in the city was being torn down and the Dome was
being constructed. It was no great pleasure to flee her city, but it was a
hopeless situation, and she understood necessity. Retreat was a tactic, same as
any other. So was the forging of new alliances, even with old enemies.
The Queen of Wayrest and her council produced their maps, and began their
discussion with King of Orsinium, Gortwog gro-Nagorm.
Firewatch, Morrowind
The situation was growing more dangerous. The Azurites, concerned about the
murders in the palace and the Silt Strider that had evidently been hijacked,
were searching the citizens, interrogating them for information. They did not
suspect any outsiders or an act of espionage by Tel Aedrin to the south – it
simply seemed like the acts of a madman.
Still, Goranthir was kept busy, avoiding the guards, trying to glean any
information about Barenziah and Tris – who must surely arrived in Firewatch a
day ago – and their wherebouts and well-being. So far, his search had not
turned up anything, which, though frustrating, was a good sign. Surely if the
Queen Mother had been captured or killed, there would have been word of it in
the streets.
Still, he kept searching, exhausted, for they might need help …
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:07 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 07:58 AM)
Falco looked up from his depressed state. "Are you sure
Luxi? Its a dangerous place to be. None of us can afford to have to constantly
take care of you in a fight. You must be able to hold your own. So are you up
to the challenge?"
"Let her be, Falco," said Diamond sharply, surprised at her own forcefulness,
"she'll soon be as old as both Goranthir and I. She is right; Allerleirauh
has written that the body and the mind matter not. If Luxi has the courage to
volunteer, she has the hero in her to come along."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:11 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 08:07 AM)
Let her be, Falco," said Diamond sharply, surprised
at her own forcefulness, "she'll soon be as old as both Goranthir and I.
She is right; Allerleirauh has written that the body and the mind matter not.
If Luxi has the courage to volunteer, she has the hero in her to come
along.
"I just want her to understand the dangers of coming along. She has her
whole life ahead of her, I wouldn't want her to waste that. But if she truly
wishes to go I won't stop her."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:18 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 08:11 AM)
I just want her to understand the dangers of coming along.
She has her whole life ahead of her, I wouldn't want her to waste that. But if
she truly wishes to go I won't stop her.
"This is life," Diamond exclaimed passionately. "This is
a fight for all life, for all people and creatures, living and dead! If
we do not muster Eight together, Luxi will not have her life before her. She
has chosen to be one of us, one of this wonderful and beautiful ragtag band of
oddities, of outlaws, and of above all, of heroes."
She looked around meaningfully at everyone nearby. "I believe Luxi should
accompany the Eight, and would gladly allow her to go in my stead. She
belongs with them. You're a special girl, Luxi, and I will do all I can to
send you with the Eight."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:21 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 08:18 AM)
"This is life," Diamond exclaimed passionately.
"This is a fight for all life, for all people and creatures, living
and dead! If we do not muster Eight together, Luxi will not have her life
before her. She has chosen to be one of us, one of this ragtag band of
oddities, of outlaws, and of above all, of heroes."
She looked around meaningfully at everyone nearby. "I believe Luxi should
accompany the Eight, and would gladly allow her to go in my stead. She
belongs with them. You're a special girl, Luxi, and I will do all I can to
send you with the Eight."
Falco smiled. "You're right. Besides I've seen Luxi with that dagger of
hers. Much better than I was at her age. Probably much better now. I'd be
honored to fight beside you as well Luxi, but make sure you're prepared to
die."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:27 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 08:21 AM)
Falco smiled. "You're right. Besides I've seen Luxi with
that dagger of hers. Much better than I was at her age. Probably much better
now. I'd be honored to fight beside you as well Luxi, but make sure you're
prepared to die."
Diamond's mind was racing. Falco was convinced? She had convinced him...but she
had just been swept up in the moment, she wasn't even thinking...and yet, and
yet she had outperformed all her previous diplomacy lessons and negotiations...
"Thank you, Falco."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:30 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 12:21 PM)
Falco smiled. "You're right. Besides I've seen Luxi with
that dagger of hers. Much better than I was at her age. Probably much better
now. I'd be honored to fight beside you as well Luxi, but make sure you're
prepared to die."
Luxi listened, then smiled. "I fear not death." she said simply.
"If I am to die for the lives of others, so be it."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:32 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 06:18 PM)
"This is life," Diamond exclaimed passionately.
"This is a fight for all life, for all people and creatures, living
and dead! If we do not muster Eight together, Luxi will not have her life
before her. She has chosen to be one of us, one of this wonderful and beautiful
ragtag band of oddities, of outlaws, and of above all, of heroes."
She looked around meaningfully at everyone nearby. "I believe Luxi should
accompany the Eight, and would gladly allow her to go in my stead. She
belongs with them. You're a special girl, Luxi, and I will do all I can to
send you with the Eight."
Nalion listened quietly, looked at Luxi, Diamond, then at Falco and back to
Luxi. A small smile, almost secretly, crept on his face.
"How remarkable...", the Breton muttered. "Allerleirauh is
right. You will be able to dress yourselves first, in new flesh, if you so
desire, or your old flesh can serve.. And Say CHIM all of you, and
climb."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:45 PM
Luxi looked over at Ahjaar, who seemed quite alarmed. She
frowned sadly.
"Mother, if you wish me not to go, I shall stay."
Ahjaar shook her head. "It's your discion. If you feel you must go, then
by all means, go."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:24 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 21 2005, 08:30 AM)
Luxi listened, then smiled. "I fear not death." she
said simply.
"If I am to die for the lives of others, so be it."
"Then you're a braver and better person than I am Luxi. I think you'll do
just fine as a member of the eight."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:27 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:24 PM)
Then you're a braver and better person than I am Luxi. I
think you'll do just fine as a member of the eight.
Isidor turned to Falco, and said point blank "Are you afraid of death,
Falco?".
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:29 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:27 AM)
Isidor turned to Falco, and said point blank "Are you
afraid of death, Falco?".
"Indeed Isidor, I am. Are you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:31 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:29 PM)
Indeed Isidor, I am. Are you?
"No. Death is just a continuation of life. Besides," he added with a
wink "Sovengarde waits for all Nordic heroes."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:32 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:24 PM)
Then you're a braver and better person than I am Luxi. I
think you'll do just fine as a member of the eight.
"Thank you."
QUOTE(Isidor @ Aug 21 2005, 01:24 PM)
Isidor turned to Falco, and said point blank "Are you
afraid of death, Falco?".
"It is not unautral to fear death. We all here feel the great need to
live. I'm not saying I wanna die, but that if I must die, so be it."
She turned to Falco. "Are you going to be in the group of eight?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:33 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:31 AM)
No. Death is just a continuation of life. Besides,"
he added with a wink "Sovengarde waits for all Nordic heroes.
"Well that all well and good, but I'm afraid there is no Sovengrade for
me. Thats why I try to live life to the fullest, I never no when it will
abruptly end." Falco turned to Luxi, "I hope to Luxi. I have done
many horrible things, things I care not to detail, as they ar rather gruesome.
By becoing one of the eight, I hope to make up for my past deeds."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:35 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:33 PM)
Well that all well and good, but I'm afraid there is no
Sovengrade for me. Thats why I try to live life to the fullest, I never no when
it will abruptly end.
"What's your defenition of living life to the fullest?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:38 PM
Arynel looked up.
“As onward trod the winding trail be either it foot worn or scarcely touched,
walk as you will from end to end and at that even time bow down and step off.”
The Breton returned to his thoughts.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:39 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:35 AM)
What's your defenition of living life to the
fullest?
"Staying happy Isidor. After all why live a life, if it only drowned in
misery and sorrow? Unfortunately I'm not exactly doing a good job of it in this
reality."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:40 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:38 PM)
Arynel looked up.
“As onward trod the winding trail be either it foot worn or scarcely touched,
walk as you will from end to end and at that even time bow down and step off.”
The Breton returned to his thoughts.
"Everyone's life ends the same, no matter what?"
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:39 PM)
Staying happy Isidor. After all why live a life, if it
only drowned in misery and sorrow? Unfortunately I'm not exactly doing a good
job of it in this reality.
"You misunderstood my question. What defines happiness for you, Falco?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:42 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:40 AM)
Everyone's life ends the same, no matter what?
"You misunderstood my question. What defines happiness for you,
Falco?"
Wealth, women, and booze. I though you'd hae figured that ut by now
Isidor."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:42 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:33 PM)
Well that all well and good, but I'm afraid there is no
Sovengrade for me. Thats why I try to live life to the fullest, I never no when
it will abruptly end." Falco turned to Luxi, "I hope to Luxi. I have
done many horrible things, things I care not to detail, as they ar rather
gruesome. By becoing one of the eight, I hope to make up for my past
deeds.
"True, we cannot change the past. But we can change our future. Do not
wheigh heavily upon yourslef you past sins, but see them as mistakes, and plan
the future. True, you may not end up in... a good place when you die. But if you
can do as many good things now in your life, you may not feel so
guilty..."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:46 PM
“Dream to live and scarcely try, live to dream, and straight
away fly, die to live and both ways suffice, live, then, and thusly die.” Arynel
said.
The Breton smiled complacently.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:49 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:42 PM)
Wealth, women, and booze. I though you'd hae figured that ut by
now Isidor."
"Are these truly the things that make you happy? In your heart?"
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:46 PM)
“Dream to live and scarcely try, live to dream, and straight
away fly, die to live and both ways suffice, live, then, and thusly die.”
Arynel said.
The Breton smiled complacently.
"We gaze up at the same stars, the sky covers us all, the same universe
encompasses us. What does it matter what practical system we adopt in our
search for the truth? Not by one avenue only can we arrive at so tremendous a
secret."
Isidor smiled slightly. All of the Dunmer, famous through time, he had liked
Symmachus best.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:51 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:46 PM)
“Dream to live and scarcely try, live to dream, and straight
away fly, die to live and both ways suffice, live, then, and thusly die.”
Arynel said.
The Breton smiled complacently.
Luxi rasied an eyebrow at Arynel.
"Right....."
She closed her eyes for a moment, then reopened them.
"He's right, you know."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:52 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:49 AM)
Are these truly the things that make you happy? In your
heart?
Falco shrugged, "Isidor, tell me: what makes you happy?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:53 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 11:49 AM)
We gaze up at the same stars, the sky covers us all, the
same universe encompasses us. What does it matter what practical system we
adopt in our search for the truth? Not by one avenue only can we arrive at so
tremendous a secret.
Isidor smiled slightly. All of the Dunmer, famous through time, he had liked
Symmachus best.
Arynel nodded.
“As Mastery once said, ‘there is a world that is sleeping and you must guard
against it.’”
“Even the stars have their limits,” the Breton added.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:55 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:52 PM)
Falco shrugged, "Isidor, tell me: what makes you
happy?"
"Glory, contentment, truth. These are feelings, that would make me happy.
There are only three things, on Mundus, that could make me happy."
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:53 PM)
Arynel nodded.
“As Mastery once said, ‘there is a world that is sleeping and you must guard
against it.’”
“Even the stars have their limits,” the Breton added.
"Do they?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:58 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:55 AM)
Glory, contentment, truth. These are feelings, that would
make me happy. There are only three things, on Munuds, that could make me
happy.
Falco nodded. "I'm going to turn in for the night." He walked over to
one of the benches and prepared to sleep, as the beds were all being used to
house the wounded.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:59 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 11:55 AM)
"Do they?"
Arynel looked Isidor in the eye.
"If they didn't would your eyes be fit to see them?" The Breton
asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:00 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:59 PM)
Arynel looked Isidor in the eye.
"If they didn't would your eyes be fit to see them?" The Breton
asked.
Isidor looked back at Arynel.
"If they were limitless, why waste time on a Nord, such as myself?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:02 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 12:00 PM)
Isidor looked back at Arynel.
"If they were limitless, why waste time on a Nord, such as myself?"
Arynel looked up towards the heavens.
“Do Nords not call themselves the children of the sky?” The Breton asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:05 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 02:02 PM)
Arynel looked up towards the heavens.
“Do Nords not call themselves the children of the sky?” The Breton asked.
"The sky can only go so high."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 12:05 PM)
The sky can only go so high.
Arynel nodded.
"Would you step beyond, then?" The Breton asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:09 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 02:07 PM)
Arynel nodded.
"Would you step beyond, then?" The Breton asked.
"If given the chane, I would, in an instant. Is that not, in some form,
what we're doing? Going beyond the spheres, the sky?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:12 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 12:09 PM)
If given the chane, I would, in an instant. Is that not,
in some form, what we're doing? Going beyond the spheres, the sky?
Arynel said nothing for a time.
"If one day you found you were older than those who raised you," the
Breton said at last, "could you still say you were a child?"
OOC: Gonna head off for a bit.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:13 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 02:12 PM)
Arynel said nothing for a time.
"If one day you found you were older than those who raised you," the
Breton said at last, "could you still say you were a child?"
OOC: Gonna head off for a bit.
"I would say something had indeed, gone very, very wrong." He
grinned, and clapped the Breton on the shoulder.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:14 PM
Luxi sat down by Ahjaar, who hugged her.
"Your going to need a weapon."
Ahjaar pulled out a deadric dagger from her side bag.
"Take this."
Ahjaar also took off her Amulet and handed it to her.
"I want you to wear this at all times, also."
Luxi took the dagger and dagger sheath and tied it to her belt, then she put on
the Amulet of Shamakand.
"Are you sure you'll be alright? With me gone, that is."
Ahjaar nodded. "If you feel you must, then go. I'm not stopping you."
Luxi was still unsure. She constently worried about her mother.
She hugged her again.
"Love you mom."
"I love you too, little one."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:38 PM
Outside Firewatch
A herde of wild guar made their way through the high steppes of north-eastern
mainland Morrowind, following the tracks of the hijacked Silt Strider, as they
had been told to. They did not move very fast, but they moved with resolution
and purpose, as they had been told to.
Across the back of the largest guar, an enormous brute twice the size of his
cousins and the terror of many a villager, the young Dunmer ranger slept. He
did not know if this path would take him to Barenziah or Tris, but he knew it
was the only clue he had to their wherebouts.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:32 PM
No.
"Excuse me?" The tone Anya used, cause Allania to perk up.
"No." Anya repeated, it was more demand than pleading, "No more,
release me."
"I'm sorry, but you know I can't do that."
"Fine." Anya turned towards the shade of her sister, "I
shall."
A small smile spread across Allania's tight lips, "As much as I thoroughly
love that you wish to act now, I simply cannot let you finish watching until
this deed has come to an end." She flicked her wrist. Anya sudden;y
dropped into a kneeling posistion.
Anya looked up, her face no longer impassive, but contorted with anger.
"No! This is my body. My mind. Those are my friends, and I'll no longer
watch them face their deaths. Now let me go!" Anya began to stand up, her
face strained from exertion.
Allania adopted a worried look. Her eyes narrowed, and she redoubled her
efforts to shackle Anya's mind.
Anya's body spasmed, her back arching as a gasp escaped her lips. The stress
and pain of two wills trying to exert control caused her to be wracked in
turmoil. Her face drained of color and her eyes stared out in hurt.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:36 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 03:32 PM)
No.
"Excuse me?" The tone Anya used, cause Allania to perk up.
"No." Anya repeated, it was more demand than pleading, "No more,
release me."
"I'm sorry, but you know I can't do that."
"Fine." Anya turned towards the shade of her sister, "I
shall."
A small smile spread across Allania's tight lips, "As much as I thoroughly
love that you wish to act now, I simply cannot let you finish watching until
this deed has come to an end." She flicked her wrist. Anya sudden;y
dropped into a kneeling posistion.
Anya looked up, her face no longer impassive, but contorted with anger.
"No! This is my body. My mind. Those are my friends, and I'll no longer
watch them face their deaths. Now let me go!" Anya began to stand up, her
face strained from exertion.
Allania adopted a worried look. Her eyes narrowed, and she redoubled her
efforts to shackle Anya's mind.
Anya's body spasmed, her back arching as a gasp escaped her lips. The stress
and pain of two wills trying to exert control caused her to be wracked in
turmoil. Her face drained of color and her eyes stared out in hurt.
Isidor rushed over to Anya, and said "Can you hear me? Are you all
right?" He mustered some healing magick, and blue light glowed from his
finger tips. "Anya?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:06 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 21 2005, 01:38 PM)
Outside Firewatch
A herde of wild guar made their way through the high steppes of north-eastern
mainland Morrowind, following the tracks of the hijacked Silt Strider, as they
had been told to. They did not move very fast, but they moved with
resolution and purpose, as they had been told to.
Across the back of the largest guar, an enormous brute twice the size of his
cousins and the terror of many a villager, the young Dunmer ranger slept.
He did not know if this path would take him to Barenziah or Tris, but he knew
it was the only clue he had to their wherebouts.
From the Void, Tris had finally spotted Goranthir.
He stepped Out, onto the barren land. "GORANTHIR!"
The guar swung their massive heads at him. One lowed, and one bellowed. Then
they charged.
"Goranthir... "
Tris finished his sentence with a curse. He whispered a spell, then leaped
straight up, high into the air, and hung there, as the guar swept beneath him.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:13 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 04:06 PM)
From the Void, Tris had finally spotted Goranthir.
He stepped Out, onto the barren land. "GORANTHIR!"
The guar swung their massive heads at him. One lowed, and one bellowed. Then
they charged.
"Goranthir... "
Tris finished his sentence with a curse. He whispered a spell, then leaped
straight up, high into the air, and hung there, as the guar swept beneath him.
Goranthir had been dreaming of the world that never was. His grandmother
clashing and forming alliances. Loranna as the Lady of Daruhn. The sky was
clear of cloud and Twilight.
He was jostled awake by the sudden charge of the guar.
Still lying on his back, he was aware that a figure hung in the stormswept sky.
Surely, he thought, the dream is continuing.
“Tris?” he said, sleepily, and then spoke to the guar, telling them to stop.
This was a friend. “Have you found her?”
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:22 PM
Allania nearly had Anya forced to the ground, what passed for it
as the hung suspened in the air.
"My dear... sister..." Allania's face showed her stress. The engery
it took to placate Anya. "I'm impressed... at your strength... but I'm
giving you a gift. A gift of understanding.... and perseption. Why through this
away?"
"I made my choice." Anya fumed. Her eyes burned with passion. "I
cannot stand by... watching my friends through themselvs at death's door. I
never knew why you picked me for this, but I do know I won't stand down."
She took a step foward, her legs quivering under the stress.
"It will cost you more than you know... to do this, Anya." Allania,
even in this world of her creating, began to tire, and stumbled under the
pressure.
Anya spasmed and arched again. Her mouth utter a strange gurgle before settling
down into lesser fits from the strain.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:23 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 21 2005, 03:13 PM)
Goranthir had been dreaming of the world that never was.
His grandmother clashing and forming alliances. Loranna as the Lady of
Daruhn. The sky was clear of cloud and Twilight.
He was jostled awake by the sudden charge of the guar.
Still lying on his back, he was aware that a figure hung in the stormswept
sky. Surely, he thought, the dream is continuing.
“Tris?” he said, sleepily, and then spoke to the guar, telling them to
stop. This was a friend. “Have you found her?”
"Ages ago," Tris said. "Not that she needed my help. She's safe
in Tel Aedrin, having left a trail of corpses behind her. What on earth
possessed you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:24 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 04:22 PM)
Allania nearly had Anya forced to the ground, what passed for it
as the hung suspened in the air.
"My dear... sister..." Allania's face showed her stress. The engery
it took to placate Anya. "I'm impressed... at your strength... but I'm
giving you a gift. A gift of understanding.... and perseption. Why through this
away?"
"I made my choice." Anya fumed. Her eyes burned with passion. "I
cannot stand by... watching my friends through themselvs at death's door. I
never knew why you picked me for this, but I do know I won't stand down."
She took a step foward, her legs quivering under the stress.
"It will cost you more than you know... to do this, Anya." Allania,
even in this world of her creating, began to tire, and stumbled under the
pressure.
Anya spasmed and arched again. Her mouth utter a strange gurgle before settling
down into lesser fits from the strain.
What the hell? Isidor thought. "Nal, can you help me here?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:26 PM
Luxi sighed and looked around.
She knew the choice she had made was proably a mistake.
What could she do?
What ever she could.
She also reminder herself that this may be the last time she saw her mother, or
anyone else, for that matter. If she died, Ahjaar wouldnt be able to live with
that.
Luxi thought about all the things at stake. If they failed..... hell, that was
motivation enough.
She felt that going with the group of eight, sealing the tear in the rift, she
felt as if this was part of her purpose. She smiled.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:34 PM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 21 2005, 12:26 PM)
Luxi sighed and looked around.
She knew the choice she had made was proably a mistake.
What could she do?
What ever she could.
She also reminder herself that this may be the last time she saw her mother, or
anyone else, for that matter. If she died, Ahjaar wouldnt be able to live with
that.
Luxi thought about all the things at stake. If they failed..... hell, that was
motivation enough.
She felt that going with the group of eight, sealing the tear in the rift, she
felt as if this was part of her purpose. She smiled.
Diamond placed a hand on the shoulders of both Ahjaar and Luxi, looking them
straight in the eye. "It's all right," she said firmly. "It's
all right and it will be all right. You have to trust in each other, in all of
us. We all do..."
What, Diamond wondered, had she done to put herself in such a speechmaking
mood, anyway...?
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:35 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 10:24 PM)
What the hell? Isidor thought. "Nal,
can you help me here?"
Nalion rushed over to the corner where Isidor knelt besides Anya.
"I'm not sure. I am no healer. Loranna said she's physically healthy. It's
a matter of the mind, it seems.", Nalion said, pursing his lips.
"Looks like she's fighting something. I don't know if it is wise to tamper
with her now."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:36 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 21 2005, 04:35 PM)
Nalion rushed over to the corner where Isidor knelt besides
Anya.
"I'm not sure. I am no healer. Loranna said she's physically healthy. It's
a matter of the mind, it seems.", Nalion said, pursing his lips.
"Looks like she's fighting something. I don't know if it is wise to tamper
with her now."
"You're right, I suppose." He frowned, and walked back to his table.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:37 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 04:34 PM)
Diamond placed a hand on the shoulders of both Ahjaar and Luxi,
looking them straight in the eye. "It's all right," she said firmly.
"It's all right and it will be all right. You have to trust in each other,
in all of us. We all do..."
What, Diamond wondered, had she done to put herself in such a speechmaking
mood, anyway...?
Luxi tilted her head and thought.
"Trust is not something given, but it is earned. Everyone here has earned
mine."
Ahjaar smiled. "And everyone has earned mine."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:43 PM
The tavern door opened, letting in a bitter wind, and also Merey
and Cyndarius. Their shoulders were covered with snow, and Cyndarius's golden
breastplate was frosted with ice.
Merey shook himself like a dog, leaving a huge puddle of melting snow and water
by the door, and headed directly to the little stove, throwing in more wood
until the fire blazed.
Cyndarius removed his helmet, and catching Luxi's eye, winked at her.
"Well," he said, "happy New Life in Last Seed, everyone! It's
snowing."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:48 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 04:23 PM)
Ages ago," Tris said. "Not that she needed
my help. She's safe in Tel Aedrin, having left a trail of corpses behind her.
What on earth possessed you?
Goranthir smiled widely at the news, and then looked at Tris, trying to read
his tone, as he slid off the back of the giant guar.
"You said to follow you if I could," Goranthir replied. "And I
could, so I did. I didn't know what I'd find. I'm glad you two didn't need
help, but you might've."
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:56 PM
Arynel watched as Merey and Cyndarius entered, and sniffed the
bitter air.
"It is time," the Breton said aloud, "or rather, time is run
out. We must go, or all will be lost."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:00 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 21 2005, 03:48 PM)
Goranthir smiled widely at the news, and then looked at Tris,
trying to read his tone, as he slid off the back of the giant guar.
"You said to follow you if I could," Goranthir replied. "And I
could, so I did. I didn't know what I'd find. I'm glad you two
didn't need help, but you might've."
"I was expecting you to do something foolish and desperate,"
Tris said. "Like take a wild run at a stone wall. You're too resourceful
for me, too smart, and both older and younger than I keep anticipating."
He put up his hand. Ash storms were rare on the mainland, but this close to Red
Mountain, they were not unheard of.
The 'ash' melted on his upstretched palm. It was snow.
One of the guars shuddered and said something to Goranthir. The temperature was
plummeting.
"That's not good," Tris said. "We need to get back."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 11:03 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 04:43 PM)
The tavern door opened, letting in a bitter wind, and also Merey
and Cyndarius. Their shoulders were covered with snow, and Cyndarius's golden
breastplate was frosted with ice.
Merey shook himself like a dog, leaving a huge puddle of melting snow and water
by the door, and headed directly to the little stove, throwing in more wood
until the fire blazed.
Cyndarius removed his helmet, and catching Luxi's eye, winked at her.
"Well," he said, "happy New Life in Last Seed, everyone! It's
snowing."
"Snow....here?" Reichi questioned. "But...this is
Morrowind. Snow here is like Ash storms in Skyrim."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:04 PM
Anya was fully erect now, advancing towards Allania.
Determination tempered the fire in her eyes. "N...o... more..."
Allania had fallen to her knees, "The years have been good... to you. You
just needed your strength awakened... But you still must learn... and it comes
at a greater price now than if you stayed... I came back because of unfinished
business. Not unfinished with me, but unfinished with you."
Anya felt as if a spike had been driven in her skull as Allania performed one
more act. She threw her head back and screamed a harsh, guttural cry. It was as
if a whirlwind was envoloping her. Her clothes and armor shredded and her three
scars shone white.
"Dear Anya... you're stronger than you know. I fear for you." Care
and love flashed through Allania'sface, betraying the hurt she felt for doing
this. Allania's shade, extremely weakened from the clash, faded and left Anya.
Anya's vision flared bright white, and with a scream, she blacked out.
Anya spasmed one more time. A short scream escaped her lips this time. Her eyes
rolled into the back of her head and she collapsed, limp and flaccid.
Moments later, she opened her eyes, blinking several times to focus. She opened
her mouth to speak, but as nothing came out, she frowned. Disorientated, she
sat up.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:06 PM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 04:56 PM)
Arynel watched as Merey and Cyndarius entered, and sniffed the
bitter air.
"It is time," the Breton said aloud, "or rather, time is run
out. We must go, or all will be lost."
Loranna rises; she checks herself one last time. Her armor and weapons she did
not have, but she was not worried about those. Her potions she did have,at
least what she had on her when the warp occured.
She nods. "I'mready," she says.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:07 PM
The expression on Arynel's face was completely serious. And
worried.
"Have the eight been decided?" The Breton asked.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:07 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 05:04 PM)
Anya was fully erect now, advancing towards Allania.
Determination tempered the fire in her eyes. "N...o... more..."
Allania had fallen to her knees, "The years have been good... to you. You
just needed your strength awakened... But you still must learn... and it comes
at a greater price now than if you stayed... I came back because of unfinished
business. Not unfinished with me, but unfinished with you."
Anya felt as if a spike had been driven in her skull as Allania performed one
more act. She threw her head back and screamed a harsh, guttural cry. It was as
if a whirlwind was envoloping her. Her clothes and armor shredded and her three
scars shone white.
"Dear Anya... you're stronger than you know. I fear for you." Care
and love flashed through Allania'sface, betraying the hurt she felt for doing
this. Allania's shade, extremely weakened from the clash, faded and left Anya.
Anya's vision flared bright white, and with a scream, she blacked out.
Anya spasmed one more time. A short scream escaped her lips this time. Her eyes
rolled into the back of her head and she collapsed, limp and flaccid.
Moments later, she opened her eyes, blinking several times to focus. She opened
her mouth to speak, but as nothing came out, she frowned. Disorientated, she
sat up.
Isidor looked up. "You alright, Anya?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:08 PM
Diamond waited, wondering if she would go or not. She hoped,
privately, that the three of them would embark together - but ther could be no
guarantee of that...
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 11:04 PM)
Anya spasmed one more time. A short scream escaped her lips this
time. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head and she collapsed, limp and
flaccid.
Moments later, she opened her eyes, blinking several times to focus. She opened
her mouth to speak, but as nothing came out, she frowned. Disorientated, she
sat up.
"Anya!", Nalion exclaimed, still kneeling besides her. The mage
stretched out his hands to steady her. "You're in the tavern. With
friends."
Nalion did not go into details of what the situation was.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 05:00 PM)
"I was expecting you to do something foolish and
desperate," Tris said. "Like take a wild run at a stone wall. You're
too resourceful for me, too smart, and both older and younger than I keep
anticipating."
He put up his hand. Ash storms were rare on the mainland, but this close to Red
Mountain, they were not unheard of.
The 'ash' melted on his upstretched palm. It was snow.
One of the guars shuddered and said something to Goranthir. The temperature was
plummeting.
"That's not good," Tris said. "We need to get back."
“If my grandmother’s safe, I’m ready to go,” said Goranthir. “I got lucky on
the way here … It will take at least a day for me to get back to Ald Raathim,
assuming I don’t get caught ... Go on ahead: I'll be there as soon as I
possibly can.”
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:13 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 03:07 PM)
Isidor looked up. "You alright, Anya?"
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 21 2005, 03:08 PM)
Anya!", Nalion exclaimed, still kneeling besides her.
The mage stretched out his hands to steady her. "You're in the tavern.
With friends.
Nalion did not go into details of what the situation was.
Anya pulled her knees to her chest and folded her arms. She went to say
something, but felt almost as if the words wouldn't form.
What in Oblivion is going on? She looked up and nodded dumbly that she
was fine.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:14 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 05:13 PM)
Anya pulled her knees to her chest and folded her arms. She went
to say something, but felt almost as if the words wouldn't form.
What in Oblivion is going on? She looked up and nodded dumbly that she
was fine.
Isidor grabbed a mead from behind the bar, and handed it to the Bosmer. "Drink
up."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 05:14 PM)
Isidor grabbed a mead from behind the bar, and handed it to the
Bosmer. "Drink up."
Loranna answers Arynel " ... Mostly; Tris is still looking for Goranthir,
is he not?"
She recites the names of those she knows have volunteered in her head as she
goes to check on Anya. "Anya dear, are you all right?" she asks,
frowning.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 21 2005, 05:08 PM)
Anya!", Nalion exclaimed, still kneeling besides her.
The mage stretched out his hands to steady her. "You're in the tavern.
With friends.
Nalion did not go into details of what the situation was.
Shaka rushed down the stairs. "Anya!" he exclaimed. He embraced her,
a tear in his eye despite himself. "Thank the Nine, if they even
exist," he murmured.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 11:16 PM
Slyvos looked up.
'the sooner we do this the sooner we fix the problem.'
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:17 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 03:16 PM)
Slyvos looked up.
'the sooner we do this the sooner we fix the problem.'
"If we wait too long we will not be able to fix it at all," the
Breton said urgently.
Arynel looked at the others.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:18 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 11:13 PM)
Anya pulled her knees to her chest and folded her arms. She went
to say something, but felt almost as if the words wouldn't form.
What in Oblivion is going on? She looked up and nodded dumbly that she
was fine.
Nalion gave Anya a reassuring pat on the shoulder, then smiled.
"Shaka is here too.", he said as he rose and made space for Shaka and
Isidor.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 11:14 PM)
Isidor grabbed a mead from behind the bar, and handed it to the
Bosmer. "Drink up."
"Practical as usual, are we, Isidor?", Nalion asked with a chuckle.
"I see you will manage, if you would excuse me."
The Breton mage moved over to the party discussing the next plans and eyed
Arynel for a short while, nodding to him.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:19 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 21 2005, 04:08 PM)
“If my grandmother’s safe, I’m ready to go,” said Goranthir. “I
got lucky on the way here … It will take at least a day for me to get back to
Ald Raathim, assuming I don’t get caught ... Go on ahead: I'll be there as soon
as I possibly can.”
"I can't leave you in the middle of Morrowind stranded in the snow,
Tris cried. "Do they even have snow in the Summerset Isles?
He realized, quite suddenly, that he was hysterical.
"Goran... I'll be back, if I can. It's a long way back and forth, even for
me."
He hoped he didn't look as frightened as he felt. It was time. Time to go and
do the job the General had sent him to do.
He put his arms around Goranthir, kissed him, whispered a string of power...
and ran.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:22 PM
Anya took the mead and downed it in one drink. She layed her
head down on Shaka and mulled over what her sister told her. Perception?
Understanding? What was it I needed to percieve or understand?
She heard them mention that they were readying to go. She went to say she'd
volunteer, but found no matter what she wanted to say, the words wouldn't form.
She sighed angrily and just raised her hand.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:28 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 05:22 PM)
Anya took the mead and downed it in one drink. She layed her
head down on Shaka and mulled over what her sister told her. Perception?
Understanding? What was it I needed to percieve or understand?
She heard them mention that they were readying to go. She went to say she'd
volunteer, but found no matter what she wanted to say, the words wouldn't form.
She sighed angrily and just raised her hand.
"Anya, I'll explain later how we got into this alternate reality,"
said Shaka, knowing how foolish the words sounded. "Here's your armor and
gear," he said, pulling the bag out of the corner of the room.
He was dismayed that she would volunteer so soon after a near-comatose state,
but not surprised. The question was, would he volunteer?
"I'm not a coward," he muttered to himself. "I'll probably
always look like one to Tris and the others. I'm just ... one lizard, with a
spear."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:28 PM
Goranthir's not going to make it," Tris said,
appearing in the doorway. "He's in the middle of nowhere, near Firewatch.
I have a letter for everyone, a letter from the General.
He pulled it out of his pocked, unfolded it, and read:
Come to me like an arrow shot from a string... you will find your
guide in the sphere of Dibella. Be kind to all you meet and you may receive
blessings; be wary, and above all, do not step off the path.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:30 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 03:28 PM)
"Anya, I'll explain later how we got into this alternate
reality," said Shaka, knowing how foolish the words sounded.
"Here's your armor and gear," he said, pulling the bag out of the
corner of the room.
He was dismayed that she would volunteer so soon after a near-comatose state,
but not surprised. The question was, would he volunteer?
"I'm not a coward," he muttered to himself. "I'll probably
always look like one to Tris and the others. I'm just ... one lizard,
with a spear."
Anya knew what had happened. She had watched the whole thing. But she knew that
none of the others knew that she had watched them, and let it drop.
What Shaka didn't know was that she was close enough to hear him say that last
part. She punch him hard in his shoulder and just frowned at him.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:34 PM
Isidor fastened his black cloak, and strapped his axe firmly to
his back. His armor wasn't in the best condition, after getting two swords
shoved through it by Kethiah. He drank another mead from the bar, and smiled.
"Ready." He said.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 05:28 PM)
Goranthir's not going to make it," Tris said,
appearing in the doorway. "He's in the middle of nowhere, near Firewatch.
I have a letter for everyone, a letter from the General.
He pulled it out of his pocked, unfolded it, and read:
Come to me like an arrow shot from a string... you will find your
guide in the sphere of Dibella. Be kind to all you meet and you may receive
blessings; be wary, and above all, do not step off the path.
Loranna looks disappointed for a second, but shakes it off. "All right
then," she says, turning to the others.
"Cyndarius, Merey - good luck, while we do this. Everyone ..."
She smiles. "I could never hope to have such friends in my wildest dreams;
let us go."
She reaches over to squeeze Slyvos's hand, nodding to him. "Remember, past
aside, you're a hero, just like us all."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:36 PM
"Sounds like it's 'that time', then," Cyndarius said,
standing up from his seat.
"I know Loranna asked me to come here and teach you all tactics, and I
know you wanted a couple of good, solid plans to use, going into battle."
He smiled, listening to the sounds of battle outside. "Looks like it
wasn't meant for us to have time to do that,
"Luckily, it doesn't matter.
"Look at this siege, for instance. Jazbet up in that castle... sorry,
Loranna... knows exactly what I'm going to do before we do it. Does that
matter? Will he win? No, of course not.
"It's not what plan you have, it's who you are. It's not tactics that win
a fight, it's heart.
"You people have plenty of heart."
He smiled again, broadly and warmly.
"I know that I, for one, won't be too worried while I wait on you."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 11:36 PM
Slyvos nodded, a bit aggitated looking from the thought his
darker half just had.
'I'll do my best.'
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:41 PM
Shaka stood. "I may stay here and try to defend the town while you're
gone. I just wanted to quote something that Vivec wrote:
' And Azura left us alone, in darkness, and we were all afraid, but we put on
brave faces, and went forth from Red Mountain to build the new world of our
dreams. '
"I will pray for the Eight. Anyone who needs the Spear of Bitter Mercy or
my cuirass may take it now. I'd like them back, if we all survive this."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:43 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 04:36 PM)
"Sounds like it's 'that time', then," Cyndarius said,
standing up from his seat.
"I know Loranna asked me to come here and teach you all tactics, and I
know you wanted a couple of good, solid plans to use, going into battle."
He smiled, listening to the sounds of battle outside. "Looks like it
wasn't meant for us to have time to do that,
"Luckily, it doesn't matter.
"Look at this siege, for instance. Jazbet up in that castle... sorry,
Loranna... knows exactly what I'm going to do before we do it. Does that
matter? Will he win? No, of course not.
"It's not what plan you have, it's who you are. It's not tactics that win
a fight, it's heart.
"You people have plenty of heart."
He smiled again, broadly and warmly.
"I know that I, for one, won't be too worried while I wait on you."
"We have our Eight then?" Tris asked. "Loranna, Reichi, Herwyn
Brand, Isidor, Luxi, Diamond, Anya, Slyvos?"
He looked at all of the tense faces.
"There's something I wanted to say before you went. There are only eight
of you, against... everything. But look at this world, and the world we belong
in, look at the difference. All of this is because one man died. One man, and
not a man who's a king or a great Battlemage or a dragon in human form, just a
decent man from High Rock with the heart of a hero. Heroes are important. Don't
forget that.
"Now: I won't be able to fight with you, but I won't ever be far. If you
need to know something, I can carry your words to the General and Master Solin,
and I can carry messages from here."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:45 PM
"Well," said Merey, looking at all of them in the
firelight, "Good [censored] luck to all you [censored]."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:45 PM
Falco awoke, "Time to go already? You really do enjoy
depriving myself of sleep don't you?" Falco exited the tavern and came
back within 30 seconds, his cloak wrapped around him. He spoke to Cyndarius,
"I'm sorry but could you spare a man or two tomorrow. Thre is an azurite
corpse of an old argonian woman out there. Could you find it in your heart to
give her a proper burial?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:46 PM
Before head off, my friends...", Nalion begun,
raising his voice after Tris had spoken. "I think you are to deliver a
package.
Nalion pulled back his cloak and unstrung his leather case. He had emptied it
of the parchments he usually carried in it and it contained just one item. A
gold-inlaid book of just two crystal pages, carefully wrapped in clean cloth.
"Take this to Allerleirauh and Solin as safely and as fast as possible.
All that was, all that is and all that will be rests now on your shoulders.
Come through for us!", Nalion nodded and handed the case to Loranna.
"It's now or never. Take my blessings with you. Now go."
The mage stepped back, then nodded to Arynel.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 21 2005, 05:46 PM)
Before head off, my friends...", Nalion begun,
raising his voice after Tris had spoken. "I think you are to deliver a
package.
Nalion pulled back his cloak and unstrung his leather case. He had emptied it
of the parchments he usually carried in it and it contained just one item. A
gold-inlaid book of just two crystal pages, carefully wrapped in clean cloth.
"Take this to Allerleirauh and Solin as safely and as fast as possible.
All that was, all that is and all that will be rests now on your shoulders. Come
through for us!", Nalion nodded and handed the case to Loranna. "It's
now or never. Take my blessings with you. Now go."
The mage stepped back, then nodded to Arynel.
Loranna accepts the book, bracing herself for the flood of memories she
remembers from the last time, though this time, when she touches the book, she
experiences nothing.
"My love to you all ..." she says, tears in her eyes as she slips the
book into her robe.
She looks to Arynel.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:51 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 05:48 PM)
Loranna accepts the book, bracing herself for the flood of
memories she remembers from the last time. "My love to you all
..." she says, tears in her eyes as she slips the book into her robe.
She looks to Arynel.
Shaka looked at Anya with love. "My Lady," he said.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:52 PM
Goranthir’s tears felt like ice on his face as he ran westward.
The guar were too slow. There was nothing here that would move faster than he
could on his feet, at least nothing that answered his summons.
“It’s happening now, and I’m not going to be there,” he hissed angrily to
himself. What made him angrier still: the knowledge that if he had to do it
again, he would still leave to make sure that Tris and Barenziah were all
right. The good of the few over the good of the many. Real smart, kid.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:52 PM
Arynel stepped forward and drew from his cloak a sword, then
addressed the others.
“This blade was forged twice, it was made and then broken, and likewise made
anew,” the Breton began. “It was made first by myself, a model of the wheel,
and by that image also a tower. After being broken the shards were used on
Hogithum and each lay then dormant until I gathered them up to have the sword
remade, not by my own hand, but by the first Emperor of the modern age, Tiber
Septim. By his own hand was this sword crafted, in accordance to his own dream,
the dream of an empire. It becomes now an image of the world structure, solid
in a place where there is no longer any sure foundation. It shall be the bridge
of heroes, as it was a hero who made it, and along its length only heroes dare
go.”
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:54 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 03:51 PM)
Shaka looked at Anya with love. "My Lady," he
said.
Anya finished strapping her armor on, hesitating over her three scars along her
shoulder. She looked at him and smiled back. Thinking quickly, she pulled off
the Akavari amulet she owned and threw it at him. She mouthed the words 'I love
you.' to him.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:55 PM
A lump in her throat, Diamond looked around at the people
surrounding her, feeling a sudden attachment to these heroes who she had known
only for a few weeks.
Shai muttered something towards Diamond, and she agreed. Shai threw herself at
Teleran and hugged him, leaving him with a small peck on the cheek before
standing behind Loranna.
Marein's old Daedric Dagger, which had seen him through Gemin, the Dawn and
through months of experiments without breaking, was strapped on his side.
Diamond was bringing a simple brush, though she didn't know the purpose it
would serve.
Shai had brought nothing.
The three of them together had the crown that was so much a part of their
stories.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:56 PM
Ahjaar hugged Luxi tightly.
"I love you."
"I love you too, mom"
Luxi put her hand on Shamakand.
"Never take that off. It will protect you."
"I wont"
They hugged again, the Luxi went over to the group..
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:00 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 05:52 PM)
Arynel stepped forward and drew from his cloak a sword, then
addressed the others.
“This blade was forged twice, it was made and then broken, and likewise made
anew,” the Breton began. “It was made first by myself, a model of the
wheel, and by that image also a tower. After being broken the shards were
used on Hogithum and each lay then dormant until I gathered them up to have the
sword remade, not by my own hand, but by the first Emperor of the modern age,
Tiber Septim. By his own hand was this sword crafted, in accordance to
his own dream, the dream of an empire. It becomes now an image of the
world structure, solid in a place where there is no longer any sure
foundation. It shall be the bridge of heroes, as it was a hero who made
it, and along its length only heroes dare go.”
Reichi nodded. His armor was still in shreds, but he didn't bother getting a
new set. It wouldn't come with him. Likely only Bloodfang, or the Dagger Of
Senses and maybe his ring would come."So we're traveling on a Sword's
blade," he muttered. "Grand."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:00 AM
Herwyn stood quite still, only nodding a last little nod to Tris.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 21 2005, 06:00 PM)
Reichi nodded. His armor was still in shreds, but he didn't
bother getting a new set. It wouldn't come with him. Likely only Bloodfang, or
the Dagger Of Senses and maybe his ring would come."So we're traveling on
a Sword's blade," he muttered. "Grand."
"The sword that I once threw away, and which came back to show me the
light," Loranna says, smiling to herself. "It's a good blade; I trust
it with my heart and my life."
"Though I trust its wielder more," she adds to Reichi with a wink.
Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:03 AM
Arynel swung his sword as if to strike the sky and as if
suddenly solid the sky struck back and there was a flash like fire. Again
Arynel swung his sword as if to strike the sky and as if suddenly solid the sky
struck back and there was a sound like a chorus of marching dead. Again Arynel
swung his sword as if to strike the sky and as if suddenly solid the sky became
struck and the sword held, as if embedded in flesh, for this was the arena,
where peace was forged on an anvil of fire and blood.
The sword became an archway ascending the heavens, thin as a knife and edged
likewise – as a razor, for to walk this path was to forego all hope. At the
first, where the end touched against the ground, there arose eight fiery
swords, spinning about every which way. Beyond that entrance gate the length of
the road was shrouded by swirling shadow, fingers of icy death reaching out to
drag whoever dared travel along this way into destruction.
The Breton bowed, and stepped aside.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:06 AM
Herwyn Brand stepped forward without hesitation, placed one foot
on the infinitely thin bridge, into the whirling swords, smiled, and was
instantly cut to pieces.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:10 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 06:03 PM)
Arynel swung his sword as if to strike the sky and as if
suddenly solid the sky struck back and there was a flash like fire. Again
Arynel swung his sword as if to strike the sky and as if suddenly solid the sky
struck back and there was a sound like a chorus of marching dead. Again
Arynel swung his sword as if to strike the sky and as if suddenly solid the sky
became struck and the sword held, as if embedded in flesh, for this was the
arena, where peace was forged on an anvil of fire and blood.
The sword became an archway ascending the heavens, thin as a knife and edged
likewise – as a razor, for to walk this path was to forego all hope. At
the first, where the end touched against the ground, there arose eight fiery
swords, spinning about every which way. Beyond that entrance gate the
length of the road was shrouded by swirling shadow, fingers of icy death
reaching out to drag whoever dared travel along this way into destruction.
The Breton bowed, and stepped aside.
""Come to me like an arrow shot from a string... you will find your
guide in the sphere of Dibella. Be kind to all you meet and you may receive
blessings; be wary, and above all, do not step off the path." Loranna
quotes, even as Herwyn as sliced to pieces in front of her.
She lets out a deep breath, then nods, and steps forward, to follow in his
footsteps. And in less time than it takes to tell, she was cut into pieces.
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 06:06 PM)
Herwyn Brand stepped forward without hesitation, placed one foot
on the infinitely thin bridge, into the whirling swords, smiled, and was
instantly cut to pieces.
"Woah...thats...less than comforting..." Reichi said, and watched
Loranna get diced shortly after. He took a deep breath, and running headlong
into the swords. He took was promptly cut into pieces..
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 06:06 PM)
Herwyn Brand stepped forward without hesitation, placed one foot
on the infinitely thin bridge, into the whirling swords, smiled, and was
instantly cut to pieces.
Luxi began to jump up and down exictedly.
"ME NEXT! ME NEXT!"
NOTE: This was JUST a joke LMAO.
She didnt really say that.
Real post coming up.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:13 AM
Slyvos stopped in front of the bridge, his eyes flickering
between their baleful green glow and their normal cat-like color.
'you ready?' {don't get used to my help here}
He stepped onto the the bridge, and was cut asunder.
Posted by: Tri Today, 12:15 AM
Marein, ever dramatic, walked up towards the bridge with the
hint of a swagger, turned to salute the others, and entered.
"That's about it then, folks, until next time." He winked, took a
step back, and felt the swords cut them all apart.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:15 AM
Isidor grinned, muttered something under his breath, then
tripped into the swords, and was cut to pieces.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:19 AM
Luxi hesitated.
She looked around, clearly afraid to step in.
With a deep breath, she walked in and was diced up by the blades.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:22 AM
Anya stared nervously, wishing she had gone first. She gingerly
stuck one hand into the bridge, and gave a sharp cry as she was sucked in after
the rest
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:22 AM
Shaka closed his eyes, the amulet cutting into his palm, as he
watched Anya and the others shredded by the mystic blades. This has to be part
of the plan, has to, he told himself.
He opened his eyes to see the horrified Ahjaar and the others.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 05:22 PM)
Shaka closed his eyes, the amulet cutting into his palm, as he
watched Anya and the others shredded by the mystic blades. This has to be
part of the plan, has to, he told himself.
He opened his eyes to see the horrified Ahjaar and the others.
"It's okay, that's what's supposed to happen," Tris said. "Mine
looks a little better but feels a little worse."
Tris turned to Arynel. "See you at the end of the rainbow, Arynel."
At first it didn't look like anything; almost before it could be described, it
was over. Tris threw back his arms, cried a string of power, and dissolved into
nothing.
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:26 AM
Nalion flinched every time one of his companions stepped into
the blades. Knowing who Arynel was and confirmed by notions of Allerleirauh's
letters, he had expected something like that though. However, actually seeing
it was a whole different story.
Nalion began to mutter to himself, staring at the gate.
"Remember, you all are heroes, yet you are more, you are a team, are
friends and companions. With the book, you know each other better than you
would. You know your weaknesses and your strengths. The weakness of one is the
strength of the other. Combine them and there will be no weakness
anymore.", Nalion said with a low voice, a tear in his eye and his voice
slightly wavering. "I do not wish you luck, for I know in my heart that
you will succeed."
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 06:25 PM)
It's okay, that's what's supposed to happen,"
Tris said. "Mine looks a little better but feels a little worse.
Tris turned to Arynel. "See you at the end of the rainbow,
Arynel."
At first it didn't look like anything; almost before it could be
described, it was over. Tris threw back his arms, cried a string of power, and
dissolved into nothing.
Ahjaar let out her breath.
"That... looked... painful..."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:30 AM
Merey shook his head. "No way in [censored] I'M cleaning
that up."
Cyndarius ignored him, as usual. "Our prayers go with them.
"Merey, give the command to break camp and withdraw."
"Sir?" Merey said, confused.
"We're going to Cyrodiil, to retake the Capitol."
Merey showed his entire mouthful of yellow teeth. "Yes Sir!" he said,
running out into the snow.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 06:30 PM)
We're going to Cyrodiil, to retake the Capitol.
Merey showed his entire mouthful of yellow teeth. "Yes Sir!" he said,
running out into the snow.
Shaka shouldered the Spear. "Sounds good to me, General. Do you think the
Empire knows just how serious the situation is? I hope they're not saying
Vvardenfell is a backwater that's been taken over by daedra worshippers. The
Winged Twilights will tear out their throats before they know it . . . ."
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 22 2005, 12:27 AM)
Ahjaar let out her breath.
"That... looked... painful..."
"I don't know Ahjaar. It's important though that we stay alive until they
succeed. We will know when they have done it.", Nalion replied, trying to
bring confidence into his voice.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 12:30 AM)
Merey shook his head. "No way in [censored] I'M cleaning
that up."
Cyndarius ignored him, as usual. "Our prayers go with them.
"Merey, give the command to break camp and withdraw."
"Sir?" Merey said, confused.
"We're going to Cyrodiil, to retake the Capitol."
Merey showed his entire mouthful of yellow teeth. "Yes Sir!" he said,
running out into the snow.
"It seems then that when you and your legion are gone, Ald Raathim might not
be the safest place to stay, Cyndarius. Might I offer my help? It's been some
time that I have visited the Imperial City.", Nalion asked, grabbing his
staff and the Dagger of Senses that Loranna had returned to him some time ago.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 04:33 PM)
Shaka shouldered the Spear. "Sounds good to me,
General. Do you think the Empire knows just how serious the situation
is? I hope they're not saying Vvardenfell is a backwater that's been
taken over by daedra worshippers. The Winged Twilights will tear out
their throats before they know it . . . ."
Cyndarius looked very serious.
"I think they understand the seriousness, Shaka.
"According to reports, the Capitol fell two days ago."
"And, your help is always welcome, Nalion. Always.
"I suggest," Cyndarius said, a bit louder, "that you all
accompany me. Nalion's right, we need to stay alive until this is over, and
together we're safer than apart."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:42 AM
Before them stretched the sword bridge, fine as a razor's edge,
as far as the eye could see.
To one side, mists. To the other, a mountain.
Up the side of the mountain coiled something golden, something shining,
something that didn't seem to be made out of stone. The dragon's head was far
above them, lost in the clouds; the tail dropped beneath the level of what they
could see, into an endless misty gorge.
The landscape hummed, like a heartbeat.
The land closest to the bridge was deceptively ordinary, rough barren ground.
Things moved on it, dragon-like beasts, winged, but larger than elephants.
Wyverns, and drakes, and lesser dragons... in all directions they wandered,
seemingly intent on their own business.
You could see a long way, from here.
Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 06:42 PM)
Before them stretched the sword bridge, fine as a razor's edge,
as far as the eye could see.
To one side, mists. To the other, a mountain.
Up the side of the mountain coiled something golden, something shining,
something that didn't seem to be made out of stone. The dragon's head was far
above them, lost in the clouds; the tail dropped beneath the level of
what they could see, into an endless misty gorge.
The landscape hummed, like a heartbeat.
The land closest to the bridge was deceptively ordinary, rough barren ground.
Things moved on it, dragon-like beasts, winged, but larger than elephants.
Wyverns, and drakes, and lesser dragons... in all directions they wandered,
seemingly intent on their own business.
"Dra-.. dra-.. Dragons!"
Luxi was stunned. She watched in awe.
"Those are Dragons!" She said again.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 04:42 PM)
Before them stretched the sword bridge, fine as a razor's edge,
as far as the eye could see.
To one side, mists. To the other, a mountain.
Up the side of the mountain coiled something golden, something shining,
something that didn't seem to be made out of stone. The dragon's head was far
above them, lost in the clouds; the tail dropped beneath the level of
what they could see, into an endless misty gorge.
The landscape hummed, like a heartbeat.
The land closest to the bridge was deceptively ordinary, rough barren ground.
Things moved on it, dragon-like beasts, winged, but larger than elephants.
Wyverns, and drakes, and lesser dragons... in all directions they wandered,
seemingly intent on their own business.
"I really wouldn't have thought that would hurt," said Herwyn,
"but it did.
"Well, our path seems obvious."
Putting his hands in his pockets, he stepped forward along the sword bridge.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:48 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 21 2005, 06:46 PM)
Dra-.. dra-.. Dragons!
Luxi was stunned. She watched in awe.
"Those are Dragons!" She said again.
"They are," Loranna agrees, hugging herself and groaning a bit; by
Dibella, but that was, if at all possible, even more painful than the feeling
of being crushed in her Azura dreams. She was surprised she could feel other
than pain, right now.
But, there was a task to do, and so she straightens, looking around. " ...
We were told to stay to the path," she says, following Herwen. "Step carefully,
loves."
Posted by: Tri Today, 12:50 AM
Balance. Shai had learned balance. She had trained and worked
towards balance for almost sixteen years. As long as she could remember, as
long as she could walk and talk and run.
She stepped delicately onto the bridge, focused intently on the middle and
nothing else. This was what training was built up for.
Diamond knew she would paint this someday.
If she was alive.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:50 AM
"[censored]. That hurt. Next time we do this, we do it
drunk." Isidor followed Loranna and Herwyn, stepping carefully. He was
shocked by the Dragons, but didn't say anything.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:51 AM
Anya winced as she entered, her face showing the immense pain.
It felt the same as when she was just fighting to regain control of her own
mind against her sister.
Anya shared Luxi's awe with the mythical beasts that passed. She offered a
moment to look at them before turning back to the path.
Shrugging at Herwyn's remark, she continued to walk, following him. She readied
her spear, wary of suprises. This isn't what Allania showed me...
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:51 AM
Back in the Drunken Guar, Shaka was quiet as he weighed
Cyndarius' words. This alternate world was in more trouble than they had
dreamed.
"I want to help transport the wounded as well," he said. "I
don't think we should leave anyone behind."
"How will we get out of Ald Raathim? I've heard our ships have been
destroyed or captured."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:51 AM
Slyvos shakes his head a bit, his tail twitching painfully.
'okay, that hurt.' {oh shut up}
He looked ahead, and grinned at the dragons.
'be careful...'
Posted by: Aki Today, 12:52 AM
Reichi stopped for a moment to gaze in awe at the scenary before
carefully following the others. Luckily, as a former Assassin he had pretty
good balance.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 04:51 PM)
Back in the Drunken Guar, Shaka was quiet as he weighed
Cyndarius' words. This alternate world was in more trouble than they had
dreamed.
"I want to help transport the wounded as well," he said.
"I don't think we should leave anyone behind."
"How will we get out of Ald Raathim? I've heard our ships have been
destroyed or captured."
"Shaka," Cyndarius said, his features like a golden mask in the light
of the fire, "I've never left a man behind. We aren't going to start
now."
His expression softened a bit.
"We're going overland, through Skyrim. We'll meet with the 95th, they
should be in Rift Pass by now, and head South from there."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:02 AM
Tris appeared beside the group. He wasn't standing on the
bridge, but then again, he wasn't standing on the ground either. He was
floating. And he looked a little different, although it was difficult at first
to say how. The scar on his face was gone, for one thing; and he looked cleaner
than any of the crowd at Ald Raathim had been for days, for another thing.
"Everyone made it," he said. "I'll go and tell the General
you're on your way."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:02 PM)
Tris appeared beside the group. He wasn't standing on the
bridge, but then again, he wasn't standing on the ground either. He was
floating. And he looked a little different, although it was difficult at first
to say how. The scar on his face was gone, for one thing; and he looked
cleaner than any of the crowd at Ald Raathim had been for days, for another
thing.
"Everyone made it," he said. "I'll go and tell the
General you're on your way."
Loranna's eyes were still somewhat dazzled by the sheer spectacle of the
dragons around them; never would she have hoped to see even one dragon,
let alone so many at once ...
"Thank you Tris," she says, bringing her attention back to the path.
"This ... this place ..." She couldn't quite find the words.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:10 AM
Slyvos steps forward a bit, looking around.
'if you look close enough... you'll see something you'd never even dreamed of.'
he sees the dragons, not really blinking much.
'and, we've seen daedra princes, liches, talking pieces of pork... a dragon
isn't THAT impressive.'
Posted by: Belwar Today, 01:12 AM
Dane Rubyn, the 37 year old legionnaire, stared into the mist,
his mind still swirling in confusion. He still had no idea what had happened to
him, and what the hell was going on in general. The snow, the Azurites, nothing
was making any sense. To him, at least. Everybody else had shown no signs of
confusion in the least. The only emotion shown was sorrow and shock for their
lost General, General Klemenis. Perhaps he would find answers at Ald Raathim,
perhaps not. He only hoped that something or somebody would end up making everything
clear.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:13 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 07:10 PM)
Slyvos steps forward a bit, looking around.
'if you look close enough... you'll see something you'd never even dreamed of.'
he sees the dragons, not really blinking much.
'and, we've seen daedra princes, liches, talking pieces of pork... a dragon
isn't THAT impressive.'
"A dragon, yes," Loranna says to Slyvos. "A whole sky
full of them though? And please don't remind me of the talking piece of pork; I
actually felt slightly sorry for him when he got eaten. Not that I was in the
clearest frame of mind then ..."
She stops, shaking her head. "What is it you see, dear?" she asks.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:15 AM
He closes his eyes.
'something... it's hard to describe, this place just does something I can't
explain.'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 06:10 PM)
Slyvos steps forward a bit, looking around.
'if you look close enough... you'll see something you'd never even dreamed of.'
he sees the dragons, not really blinking much.
'and, we've seen daedra princes, liches, talking pieces of pork... a dragon
isn't THAT impressive.'
"This isn't really the sphere of Akatosh," Tris said. "This is
just 'the sphere of Akatosh as seen from Arynel's sword bridge.' My view is a
little different from yours, but I still don't get much. I'll be back. Nine
speed you all."
And Tris was gone again.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:20 AM
As Isidor walked foward, he wobbled a bit, and he put his foot
down on the ground. "Oops?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 06:20 PM)
As Isidor walked foward, he wobbled a bit, and he put his foot
down on the ground. "Oops?"
The ground wasn't what Isidor expected. It was harder than the steel and
sharper than the sword; it made him feel as if he were made of dust or paste.
His foot felt as if he had simultaneously smashed the sole with a hammer and
set it on fire.
Two dragons nearby were playing with a ball. One of them would knock it to the
other with a massive wedge-shaped head, and the other would rear back on his
hindquarters and bat it back. Now they came galloping towards the sword bridge
like a pair of oversized puppies - oversized puppies with wings, who breathed
black smoke.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:24 PM)
The ground wasn't what Isidor expected. It was harder than the
steel and sharper than the sword; it made him feel as if he were made of
dust or paste. His foot felt as if he had simultaneously smashed the sole with
a hammer and set it on fire.
Two dragons nearby were playing with a ball. One of them would knock it to the
other with a massive wedge-shaped head, and the other would rear back on his
hindquarters and bat it back. Now they came galloping towards the sword bridge
like a pair of oversized puppies - oversized puppies with wings, who breathed
black smoke.
"Oh [censeored]," Loranna says, hastily turning to help Isidor back
onto the bridge - while not falling off, herself.
"Move fast?" she asks the party.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 05:24 PM)
The ground wasn't what Isidor expected. It was harder than the
steel and sharper than the sword; it made him feel as if he were made of
dust or paste. His foot felt as if he had simultaneously smashed the sole with
a hammer and set it on fire.
Two dragons nearby were playing with a ball. One of them would knock it to the
other with a massive wedge-shaped head, and the other would rear back on his
hindquarters and bat it back. Now they came galloping towards the sword bridge
like a pair of oversized puppies - oversized puppies with wings, who breathed
black smoke.
Herwyn looked up, and slowly took his hands out of his pockets.
"That looks bad," he said, calmly.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:24 PM)
The ground wasn't what Isidor expected. It was harder than the
steel and sharper than the sword; it made him feel as if he were made of
dust or paste. His foot felt as if he had simultaneously smashed the sole with
a hammer and set it on fire.
Two dragons nearby were playing with a ball. One of them would knock it to the
other with a massive wedge-shaped head, and the other would rear back on his
hindquarters and bat it back. Now they came galloping towards the sword bridge
like a pair of oversized puppies - oversized puppies with wings, who breathed
black smoke.
"Uh-oh." Isidor stands up straight on the bridge, with Loranna's
help. "[censored]. Flight or fight?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 07:27 PM)
Uh-oh." Isidor stands up straight on the bridge, with
Loranna's help. "[censored]. Flight or fight?
"We've enough fighting waiting for us at the end of this journey,"
Loranna says, wondering at Herwyn's calmness. "I vote we run ..."
Then, she notes how fast the dragons are approaching, and the path before them,
and says " ... Um, maybe not ... diplomacy then?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 07:29 PM)
We've enough fighting waiting for us at the end of this
journey," Loranna says, wondering at Herwyn's calmness. "I vote
we run ...
Then, she notes how fast the dragons are approaching, and the path before them,
and says " ... Um, maybe not ... diplomacy then?"
"Diplomacy? They're dragons. And Goranthir isn't here." Isidor looked
to Anya. "Is this your field of expertise?"
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:31 AM
"What about the poor man's foot?" said Herwyn.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:32 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 06:30 PM)
Diplomacy? They're dragons. And Goranthir isn't
here." Isidor looked to Anya. "Is this your field of expertise?
The two dragons jolted to a halt beside the sword bridge. They were a lovely
color; dusky rusty golden brown.
Are you mortal? one
of them asked Isidor.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 07:31 PM)
"What about the poor man's foot?" said Herwyn.
"Yeah, this is pretty damn painful."
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:32 PM)
The two dragons jolted to a halt beside the sword bridge. They
were a lovely color; dusky rusty golden brown.
Are you mortal?
one of them asked Isidor.
"Yes, I am."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 07:34 PM)
Yeah, this is pretty damn painful.
"Yes, I am."
Loranna bows lightly to the dragons, about to heal Isidor when she realizes
these dragons may not take kindly to spells being used in their presence.
"May I heal my friend, noble dragons?" she asks respectfully.
"His foot is hurt."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 06:37 PM)
Loranna bows lightly to the dragons, about to heal Isidor when
she realizes these dragons may not take kindly to spells being used in their
presence.
"May I heal my friend, noble dragons?" she asks respectfully.
"His foot is hurt."
The dragon who had not spoken tilted his head and looked at Loranna sideways.
The one who had spoken said,
By what authority do you seek to cross the realm of
Akatosh? Because of you, our ball has touched the ground.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:45 AM
Anya stared at the majestic creatures, dumbfounded. She thanked
the nines she couldn't talk, because she would have muttered instead of
thinking You're upset over a ball?
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:40 PM)
The dragon who had not spoken tilted his head and looked at
Loranna sideways.
The one who had spoken said,
By what authority do you seek to cross the realm of
Akatosh? Because of you, our ball has touched the ground.
"To fix what is broken." Isidor said simply.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 05:45 PM)
Anya stared at the majestic creatures, dumbfounded. She thanked
the nines she couldn't talk, because she would have muttered instead of
thinking You're upset over a ball?
"My Cohort is ready and waiting, General," the squat sergeant said to
Cyndarius as he inspected the assembling baggage train.
"Good work Serg..." Cyndarius's voice trailed off as he watched the
sergeant's face go wide-eyed with horror.
Following the terrified man's eyes, Cyndarius turned toward the dark sky.
Above him, the heavens were scarred by a line of fire as a what was once a
harmless asteroid plummeted toward the distant sea.
"Make a [censored] wish," said Merey dryly.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:58 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 06:46 PM)
"To fix what is broken." Isidor said simply.
How can a mortal do that? You cannot even lift our
ball, the
dragon said.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:58 PM)
How can a mortal do that? You cannot even lift our
ball, the
dragon said.
"Not one mortal. Eight. And," He said, with his usual arrogance
"how do you know we couldn't lift your ball?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:01 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 08:00 PM)
Not one mortal. Eight. And," He said, with his usual
arrogance "how do you know we couldn't lift your ball?
Loranna turns and looks at Isidor, her expression conveying her thoughts
eloquently.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 07:52 PM)
Above him, the heavens were scarred by a line of fire as a what
was once a harmless asteroid plummeted toward the distant sea.
"Make a [censored] wish," said Merey dryly.
Shaka said to Cyndarius, "I guess that's distant enough that it might
drown a horde of Azurites, but not us, anyway. Should we break out the Water
Breath potions, just in case?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 12:08 AM)
The stormy night sea had one more ship to deliver to the docks
of Ald Raathim. A small fishing ship, with its single tiny sail in tatters,
approached the docks. Powered primarily by three oars, it could barely make it
through the rough seas. The fourth member of thi ship's crew was sitting on the
sip's bow, his cloak blowing and flapping in the wind. The sea sprayed onto his
face, and his clawed hand wiped the moisture off. He had't had anyhin to
eat or drink in 3 days...but it mattered little to him. He could see the docks
not fifty yards ahead of him. The ship pulled into the docks and he leaped onto
them, sigaling for his three exhausted oarsmen to stay aboard and rest. They
did so with eagerness. The figure on the docks was apporached by several
soldiers and an officer of the legion, investigating the new ship...
The officer approached the figure, it was dark, and hard to tell much about his
face. What was obvious was that he was an argonian wearing netch leather and a
cloak. Good evening, "My name is Hulayn. Might I ask what port that I am
in is called?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 07:00 PM)
Not one mortal. Eight. And," He said, with his usual
arrogance "how do you know we couldn't lift your ball?
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 07:01 PM)
Loranna turns and looks at Isidor, her expression conveying her
thoughts eloquently.
Come and lift our ball then, Eight Mortals, the Dragon said. And we will let
you pass.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 08:07 PM)
Come and lift our ball then, Eight Mortals, the Dragon said. And we will let
you pass.
Isidor looked to the others. "That shouldn't be too hard right?"
"Right?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 01:52 AM)
"My Cohort is ready and waiting, General," the squat
sergeant said to Cyndarius as he inspected the assembling baggage train.
"Good work Serg..." Cyndarius's voice trailed off as he watched the
sergeant's face go wide-eyed with horror.
Following the terrified man's eyes, Cyndarius turned toward the dark sky.
Above him, the heavens were scarred by a line of fire as a what was once a
harmless asteroid plummeted toward the distant sea.
"Make a [censored] wish," said Merey dryly.
Nalion watched the flaming trail the shooting star drew across the sky. As it
flew out of view, he closed his eyes and muttered just a few words, inaudible
to others around him.
After a minute, he opened his eyes again.
"We'll better prepare our departure, too. No need to stay here longer than
necessary.", he told the remaining companions. "Cyrodiil is still
far. And it is still in need."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 06:08 PM)
Isidor looked to the others. "That shouldn't be too hard
right?"
"Right?"
Anya just frowned angrily and shrugged.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 08:07 PM)
Come and lift our ball then, Eight Mortals, the Dragon said. And we will let
you pass.
Loranna opens her mouth to say something to Isidor ...
Wait ... she thinks to herself.
" ... As you wish, noble dragons," she says, bowing again. She turns
to Isidor and casts a heal spell to repair his wounded foot.
" ... Everyone, ready?" she asks.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 06:09 PM)
Loranna opens her mouth to say something to Isidor ...
Wait ... she thinks to herself.
" ... As you wish, noble dragons," she says, bowing again. She
turns to Isidor and casts a heal spell to repair his wounded foot.
" ... Everyone, ready?" she asks.
"No," said Herwyn, quietly.
"Don't step off the bridge."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:16 AM
wait... who is to say this ball is physical?
He raised an eyebrow.
Posted by: Tri Today, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 04:11 PM)
"No," said Herwyn, quietly.
"Don't step off the bridge."
"Magic?" asked Diamond slowly. "Fortify intelligence on all of
us, and then a collective Levitate. Herwyn's right of course, we can't step off
the bridge. We'll do it together from here: a team, as we trained."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 08:11 PM)
"No," said Herwyn, quietly.
"Don't step off the bridge."
Isidor nodded to Diamond. "That sounds like the right thing to do."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:18 AM
"Come to me like an arrow shot from a string... you will
find your guide in the sphere of Dibella. Be kind to all you meet and you may
receive blessings; be wary, and above all, do not step off the path.",
Said Herwyn.
"Two rules. Two of them already broken."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 08:17 PM)
We'd need levitate spells for that, right? So, anyone know
levitate?
"I know levitate, yes," Loranna says. "Though mine's more touch
someone to grant them levitation - but I also know telekenesis, as I suspect
several of us do."
"We could cast our spells together, to lift the ball; I can strengthen our
wills and minds to better focus our magic."
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 08:18 PM)
"Come to me like an arrow shot from a string... you will
find your guide in the sphere of Dibella. Be kind to all you meet and you may
receive blessings; be wary, and above all, do not step off the path.",
Said Herwyn.
"Two rules. Two of them already broken."
"She also mentioned showing kindness on our way," Loranna says.
"We were the reason the ball fell, we should try to help."
Posted by: Tri Today, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 04:19 PM)
I know levitate, yes," Loranna says.
"Though mine's more touch someone to grant them levitation - but I also
know telekenesis, as I suspect several of us do.
"We could cast our spells together, to lift the ball; I can strengthen our
wills and minds to better focus our magic."
"Yes, you're right of course," said Diamond, "Telekinesis, but
for those less magically inclined among us, a booster spell?"
Posted by: JustinSane Today, 02:25 AM
Fernando appeared next to Cyndarius, shimmering as the
invisibility dropped. His face, his body, sagged. They were pulled by the
weight of fatigue beyond tiredness and deeper than restore fatigue could renew.
"Streams of Oblivion! How many of these cursed Azurites are there? I
decided to go invisible and pick off stragglers and weak enemies, since even
the weakest summon twilights. Do you know how many "stragglers" I've
picked off? Dozens! Dozens! and they never seem to grow fewer in number.
Alright, so what'd I miss?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 21 2005, 08:25 PM)
Fernando appeared next to Cyndarius, shimmering as the
invisibility dropped. His face, his body, sagged. They were pulled by the
weight of fatigue beyond tiredness and deeper than restore fatigue could
renew. "Streams of Oblivion! How many of these cursed Azurites
are there? I decided to go invisible and pick off stragglers and weak
enemies, since even the weakest summon twilights. Do you know how many
"stragglers" I've picked off? Dozens! Dozens! and they never
seem to grow fewer in number. Alright, so what'd I miss?"
"It's futile to try to kill them all here, Fernando. We're pulling out
with the Legion, heading for the capital. The Eight have chosen themselves and
are already travelling through the spheres."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 08:20 PM)
Yes, you're right of course," said Diamond,
"Telekinesis, but for those less magically inclined among us, a booster
spell?
Loranna nods to Diamond, and for the next moment outlines her plan to everyone.
Those who could cast telekenesis would cast it together, fortified by one of
Loranna's custom Mageweal spells to enhance the strength of their minds and
willpowers.
It does not take long to fortify the party; on Loranna's mark, the Eight cast
their spells, reaching out with magicka to try and lift the golden ball.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:30 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 04:28 PM)
It's futile to try to kill them all here, Fernando.
We're pulling out with the Legion, heading for the capital. The Eight
have chosen themselves and are already travelling through the spheres.
Falco popped up next to the two, "Well shouldn't we be getting the hell
outta here? I'm eager to get back to my home town and gut some azurites."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 07:28 PM)
Loranna nods to Diamond, and for the next moment outlines her
plan to everyone. Those who could cast telekenesis would cast it together,
fortified by one of Loranna's custom Mageweal spells to enhance the strength of
their minds and willpowers.
It does not take long to fortify the party; on Loranna's mark, the Eight cast
their spells, reaching out with magicka to try and lift the golden ball.
It was difficult to tell, from the bridge, what the ball was made of. It looked
like solid gold. As big around as a large man's arms would stretch, or maybe a
little bigger.
The company on the bridge focused all their magic on the ball.
It did not stir.
Not even a little bit.
Posted by: JustinSane Today, 02:32 AM
"Very good then!" Fernando smiled, his customary
jovial nature coming through again. "I just need to retrieve my chest from
the tavern." In the purple haze of recall, he was gone. Moments later he
walked back up, a medium-large chest levitating next to him, tethered by what
looked like a leash. "It'd be ever so cumbersome without the enchantment.
Besides, the chest has character. I've named him Spot. Spot's my friend.
Ho-Hah!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:31 PM)
It was difficult to tell, from the bridge, what the ball was
made of. It looked like solid gold. As big around as a large man's arms would
stretch, or maybe a little bigger.
The company on the bridge focused all their magic on the ball.
It did not stir.
Not even a little bit.
Is that your best effort, mortals? the dragon asked.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 06:31 PM)
It was difficult to tell, from the bridge, what the ball was
made of. It looked like solid gold. As big around as a large man's arms would
stretch, or maybe a little bigger.
The company on the bridge focused all their magic on the ball.
It did not stir.
Not even a little bit.
It started as an escaped snicker, but quickly grew into a full-fledged fit of
laughter that threatened to knock Herwyn off of the bridge.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 08:37 PM)
It started as an escaped snicker, but quickly grew into a
full-fledged fit of laughter that threatened to knock Herwyn off of the bridge.
Loranna's expression shows dismay, which turns quickly to worry as Herwyn
guffaws.
"Battlemage, calm thyself," she says, weaving a small calm spell into
the words as she reaches over to steady Herwyn. "Remember it's painful to
lose one's footing."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:46 AM
Slyvos thought for a moment...
'if magic cannot lift it... hmm...' {not tellin}
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 06:44 PM)
Loranna's expression shows dismay, which turns quickly to worry
as Herwyn guffaws.
"Battlemage, calm thyself," she says, weaving a small calm spell into
the words as she reaches over to steady Herwyn. "Remember it's
painful to lose one's footing."
Tears were in Herwyn's eyes when he spoke, "If the bridge were so thin
that it cut our feet with each step, I would still prefer it to none. My
footing is sound, dear Lady."
Posted by: Tri Today, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 04:36 PM)
Is that your best effort, mortals? the dragon asked.
Diamond did her best to kneel before the dragons without falling off the
bridge; the result was a half-twisting kneel position, but the message seemed
straightforward.
"That may well be our best effort, noble Dragons. I apologize on behalf of
my companion, here...he is foolish by birth, and had no intention of causing
your ball to drop. He is very sorry...
"Your Majesties, honorable Dragon beings, inhabitants of this noble
sphere," she said, laying it on a bit thick in her nervousness but still
drawing on her past, "We are here to do nothing but rectify that which has
been wronged...other mortals - " she left out the part about Tris being a
friend of theirs " - have tampered with things not their own, and damage
has been done. We seek only to prevent further damage from happening, lest Nirn
and all spheres be affected, even terminally. Surely, Your Majesties, you wish
for the spheres to remain intact?
The passion returned to her voice. "The quest we have embarked upon is one
upon which much is resting. This path, this bridge, has been laid out for us,
and we feel we must follow it for the sake of all mortals, living and dead, and
indeed nonmortals too. If you allow us to continue on our way, it will be for
all of our benefits."
She allowed her voice to quiver. "Please. I - we - beseech you..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 07:47 PM)
Diamond did her best to kneel before the dragons without falling
off the bridge; the result was a half-twisting kneel position, but the message
seemed straightforward.
"That may well be our best effort, noble Dragons. I apologize on behalf of
my companion, here...he is foolish by birth, and had no intention of causing
your ball to drop. He is very sorry...
"Your Majesties, honorable Dragon beings, inhabitants of this noble
sphere," she said, laying it on a bit thick in her nervousness but still
drawing on her past, "We are here to do nothing but rectify that which has
been wronged...other mortals - " she left out the part about Tris being a
friend of theirs " - have tampered with things not their own, and damage
has been done. We seek only to prevent further damage from happening, lest Nirn
and all spheres be affected, even terminally. Surely, Your Majesties, you wish
for the spheres to remain intact?
The passion returned to her voice. "The quest we have embarked upon is one
upon which much is resting. This path, this bridge, has been laid out for us,
and we feel we must follow it for the sake of all mortals, living and dead, and
indeed nonmortals too. If you allow us to continue on our way, it will be for
all of our benefits."
She allowed her voice to quiver. "Please. I - we - beseech you..."
"A courteous reply, at last.
"What has fallen cannot unfall, silly mortal creatures," the Dragon said.
"Not even we can lift our ball now that it has
fallen.
The winged ones from the realm of Kynareth tell us the
sky is broken. If you are to fix it, you will need help.
The other dragon - perhaps they were mates, for one seemed smaller and more
graceful than the other - rolled the golden ball towards the bridge with its
snout.
Your armor is torn, wolfling. Take this
instead.
He was speaking to Reichi. The golden ball melted, and ran into a new form;
golden armor, light, and beautifully wrought.
Posted by: Salamandar Today, 02:55 AM
Locking this (200 post limit) .... please start a new thread,
'k?
Take care,
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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:00 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads,
where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary:
Loranna, and her companions, have recently experienced a shift in reality,
finding themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn.
The heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites
were fighting against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet,
with his Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a
deadly foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men
controlled.
The Eight who were to go to Allerleirauh, bearing the Mythopoeic Tome, have
been chosen and have just entered the realm of Akatosh, where they have learned
that what has fallen cannot be unfallen.
Meanwhile, Cyndarius and those who did not go with the Eight make their way
through Skyrim to the fallen Imperial City, hoping to rescue the Emperor from the Azurites.
Oh ... it's also snowing out. Cats and dogs.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:03 AM
The dragons of the realm of Akatosh have agreed to let the party
pass, and offered their help in the form of Aedric armor for Reichi.
Posted by: JustinSane Yesterday, 03:03 AM
Speaking to anyone in the area, with a confused expression on
his face, Fernando asks "So the eight are off? And we simply need to stay
alive until their task is done? Why is marching on the capital city the
smartest way of doing that? Not that I'm arguing.. Just curious.."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:04 AM
Isidor, male Nord: After making some
ball-loving Dragons slightly angry, Isidor is following the group.
IC: "Er, sorry about that back there. Clumsy, I guess." He
glanced over at Reichi "You got a nifty little token, though."
Tsei, Female Argonian: Tsei is on the boat with Cyrandius, Falco, Shaka
and the rest of the group.
IC: Tsei felt safer knowing she was around all these men. Strong men.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 03:06 AM
Slyvos raised an eyebrow, shrugging.
'nice armor. wonder if it changes forms with ya...' {... gah, damn I want
that armor } 'shut up dagoth'
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:06 AM
OOC Summary
The male Dunmer Reichi has gone with the other Seven (counting him its eight)
into the realms of the Nine Divine, and is currently in Akatosh's realm. Where
they managed to annoy some Dragons who were playing with a ball, but have since
apologized for making them drop it.
They were so nice as to make a suit of armor out of it for Reichi, too.
-------------
QUOTE
The other dragon - perhaps they were mates, for one seemed
smaller and more graceful than the other - rolled the golden ball towards the bridge with its snout.
Your armor is torn, wolfling. Take this
instead.
He was speaking to Reichi. The golden ball melted, and ran into a new form;
golden armor, light, and beautifully wrought.
Reichi blinked in awe of the splendid looking armor and took it, bowing to the
Dragons. "Thank you," he said.
QUOTE
Er, sorry about that back there. Clumsy, I guess." He
glanced over at Reichi "You got a nifty little token, though.
"Sure did," Reichi said with a grin.
QUOTE
'nice armor. wonder if it changes forms with ya...' {... gah,
damn I want that armor } 'shut up dagoth}
"Hopefully...I have horrible luck with armor."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:04 PM)
Isidor, male Nord: After making some
ball-loving Dragons slightly angry, Isidor is following the group.
IC: "Er, sorry about that back there. Clumsy, I guess." He
glanced over at Reichi "You got a nifty little token, though."
Loranna relaxes a bit, saying " ... Perhaps, Isidor; maybe there is reason
for us to stumble, though we mean not to. Most fairy tales start off with the
hero making missteps."
"Still ... next time, let's not taunt the dragons, intentionally or
otherwise," she says, letting out another breath.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 03:16 AM
Summary
Nalion, a male Breton mage is currently staying at the tavern in the war zone
around Ald Raathim. His task - finding and obtaining the Mythopoeic ARchives -
has been completed, delivering the Archives to Allerleirauh and solin is now
the duty of the Eight who passed through Arynel's gate.
Nalion has agreed to accompany Cyndarius in liberating the Imperial City in
Cyrodiil.
QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 22 2005, 03:03 AM)
Speaking to anyone in the area, with a confused expression on
his face, Fernando asks "So the eight are off? And we simply need to
stay alive until their task is done? Why is marching on the capital city
the smartest way of doing that? Not that I'm arguing.. Just
curious.."
"I heard that Azurite reinforcements are on the way here, due in only a
few hours. Even if we hold the town, we would be hard pressed. And we can't be
of any use here. We have escaped the castle and the Eight have set out. This is
all that needed to be done here.", Nalion explained to Fernando.
"Cyndarius has a duty to fulfill, a duty to the Emperor. If he leaves, we
will stand alone. Not something I want to do."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:12 AM
OOC Summary:
Falco Redflash, male argonian rogue is currently with the others not chosen for
the eight in Ald Raathim.
Hulayn, male argonian rogue is currently on the docks of Ald Raathim, being
inspected by several legion soldiers and an officer. Waiting for Rhedd to post
on that.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 04:42 AM
http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737
-----------------------------------------------------
Diamond was surprised to be taken with the Eight, but has since played a part,
drawing on the diplomatic training she had not utilized before to convince the
Dragons in Akatosh's sphere to allow them to pass on.
Reichi got some pretty awesome armor.
-----------------------------------------------------
"Thank you," said Diamond, bowing deeper still. "You are very
generous, and the wolfling's need for armor is gone. May we now take your
leave, and continue beyond?"
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 04:44 AM
Summary
Maranda Biennie is pining over what terrible event lead to this, before
deciding to lay blame on Loranna's crowd, after all, everything bad that
happens to her is because of them... or Meridia... But what happened to the
Seven Paladins of Justice, and Lord Landon? They forgot about everything, and
poor Lyssia? What happened to her? Find out on my next post!
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:48 AM
Summary: Anya, the Bosmeri Rogue, is traveling with the Eight.
She watched as Diamond handled the dragons through diplomacy, and was happy for
Reichi when recieved his new armor. Though a bit jealous too.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:20 AM
Luxi gazed at the beatiful gold armor. It was the most beatiful armor she had
ever seen... but why did the dragons make it for him so willingly?
Luxi was suspsuis, but she kept her mouth shut.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:36 AM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is travelling with
General Cyndarius' Legions to aid the Emperor in the capital. For reasons he
doesn't fully understand, he didn't join the Eight in their quest, and hopes to
prove himself against the Azurites in this alternate reality.
IC: Shaka had slung Anya's amulet around his neck, where it rested against the
Amulet of Shadows. It would be surprisingly easy to leave this nightmare Ald
Raathim, a shattered and smaller provincial town compared to his memories of a
thriving city that welcomed refugees.
Shaka had an odd thought: Perhaps my collection still exists in Caldera -- all
the Glass armor and weapons, the Ebony, even the daedric and legendary
artifacts. He dismissed the thought of rescuing his possessions even as it came
up.
In this reality, Red Mountain hadn't erupted, because Loranna and her companions had failed
months ago to defeat Azura. Uncounted citizens of Vvardenfell still lived in
this alternate history -- but could they be considered living, as slaves to
Azura?
Shaka's place was with Cyndarius and the remaining adventurers. He would make
no attempt to travel to Caldera and move his possessions.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:38 AM
Despite the narrow path, Reichi took the time to attempt to put
the armor on. And ended up nearly falling several times in the attempt, but
eventually got the beautiful golden armor on. It was light, lighter than
something that looked to be made of gold should have been. Flexible and very
easy to move in as well.
"As effective as it is beautiful," he mused.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 09:42 PM)
http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737
-----------------------------------------------------
Diamond was surprised to be taken with the Eight, but has since played a part,
drawing on the diplomatic training she had not utilized before to convince the
Dragons in Akatosh's sphere to allow them to pass on.
Reichi got some pretty awesome armor.
-----------------------------------------------------
"Thank you," said Diamond, bowing deeper still. "You are very
generous, and the wolfling's need for armor is gone. May we now take your leave,
and continue beyond?"
The dragons paced evenly beside the party, as they continued along the sword
bridge.
Mortals break things they cannot understand, the dragon said. That
is what mortals do. I hope that you will succeed in fixing what is
broken.
A moment earlier, the bridge had seemed to stretch before them into infinity.
Now they could see the end of it, and at the end, a gate. The gate was much
like the one Arynel had created for them in the tavern at Ald Raathim; only,
here, there was only a single whirling sword.
A dark-robed figure stood by the gate.
"The people of Akatosh should be more humble," the dark-robed figure
said. "Akatosh himself broke something he did not understand, long
ago."
One of the dragons - the smaller one - arched its neck and hissed, but the
other bowed its head. The two dragons withdrew.
"Now," the dark-robed figure said, turning its hooded head towards
Herwyn Brand, who stood at the front of the group, on the slender bridge.
"You stand on the path; you have come a long way. Will you turn back, or
will you make the payment that is required to pass the gate?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 09:40 PM)
Now," the dark-robed figure said, turning its
hooded head towards Herwyn Brand, who stood at the front of the group, on the
slender bridge. "You stand on the path; you have come a long way. Will
you turn back, or will you make the payment that is required to pass the
gate?
Anya canted her head at the sight of this strange person. What could they
take from him?
Anya sighed in fustration. What else did she take from me? What was it she
was trying to show me?
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 11:40 PM)
The dragons paced evenly beside the party, as they continued
along the sword bridge.
Mortals break things they cannot understand, the dragon said. That
is what mortals do. I hope that you will succeed in fixing what is
broken.
A moment earlier, the bridge had seemed to stretch before them into infinity.
Now they could see the end of it, and at the end, a gate. The gate was much
like the one Arynel had created for them in the tavern at Ald Raathim;
only, here, there was only a single whirling sword.
A dark-robed figure stood by the gate.
"The people of Akatosh should be more humble," the dark-robed figure
said. "Akatosh himself broke something he did not understand, long
ago."
One of the dragons - the smaller one - arched its neck and hissed, but the
other bowed its head. The two dragons withdrew.
"Now," the dark-robed figure said, turning its hooded head
towards Herwyn Brand, who stood at the front of the group, on the slender
bridge. "You stand on the path; you have come a long way. Will you
turn back, or will you make the payment that is required to pass the
gate?"
"What do you wish for payment?" Luxi said boldly.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 09:40 PM)
Now," the dark-robed figure said, turning its
hooded head towards Herwyn Brand, who stood at the front of the group, on the
slender bridge. "You stand on the path; you have come a long way.
Will you turn back, or will you make the payment that is required to pass the
gate?
"I've already passed through a gate of many swords, Stranger. I don't
intend to be stopped by a gate of one, no matter how sharp," Herwyn said.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 05:52 AM
The Pale Pass, A place of decisive battles, where Reman defeated the Akaviri
forces centuries ago, now it was cut off. The snow had cut off passage further
up the pass towards Skyrim, and the Azurites had cut off passageway to the
Imperial Provence. There was an inn on this pass, a favorate for travelers on
the route from Skyrim and Cyrodiil, and that is where our story begins...
"No way out, people, we will have to wait for the storm to lift before we
can head on into Skyrim" The captian of the Patrol said quietly,
"Intill then we defend the pass so the fiendish Azurites dont take it and
cut off those who are fleeing to the safety of Skyrim. It was here our glorious
ansestors fought for the sake of Tarmiel and its inhabitents against the
serpantine Tscarii, and it is here we will make our last stand! May Tiber
Septim look over us in the glory of the battle!" He finished, looking over
the soldiers assembled before him. There were some fine men here, his troops,
sent from Skyrim to the Imperial Provence to save the capital... but they were
too late. Now, they had complemented thier own troops with any of the manfolk
who could hold a weapon, and were holding off the Azurite forces intill the
storm broke.
"Why?" thought Lyssia, "why am I here?" I was in daggerfall
with Landon, and now I am here, but why?" she thought, "Because I am
going to see Lord Landon, in Cyrodiil, but the Azurites took the city, and now
she was fleeing" another side of her brain told her, "But the
azurites were defeated at Red Mountian?" She thought, "No they
weren't" the other side of her brain thought. "Whats happened, its
like I closed my eyes, and the world has changed..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:06 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 21 2005, 10:44 PM)
"What do you wish for payment?" Luxi said boldly.
"One eighth of your substance, little maiden," the dark-robed figure
said, inclining its hooded head towards Luxi. "What the spheres gave to
you as your spirit traveled inwards from the Outer Realms and took flesh, now
you must give back, if you intend to leave the spheres of the divines."
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 10:46 PM)
"I've already passed through a gate of many swords,
Stranger. I don't intend to be stopped by a gate of one, no matter how
sharp," Herwyn said.
"Then make your payment, and pass through the gate," the figure said,
and bowed.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 06:07 AM
Slyvos raised an eyebrow.
'and now I have a sudden bad feeling about this.'
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:13 AM
pie
Reason why: Brain Fart.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:18 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 10:06 PM)
One eighth of your substance, little maiden,"
the dark-robed figure said, inclining its hooded head towards Luxi. "What
the spheres gave to you as your spirit traveled inwards from the Outer Realms
and took flesh, now you must give back, if you intend to leave the spheres of
the divines.
"Then make your payment, and pass through the gate," the figure
said, and bowed.
"And so I shall," said Herwyn. He stepped forward, and into the gate.
The sword came down, slicing him, paring away the strength of his limbs that
was given to him by fate upon his birth. All physical power that was Herwyn
Brand left him.
The result was not, however, weakness. Strength itself had not left him, only
the definition of the strength of Herwyn Brand. What remained would be
impossible for him to later describe to those that had not experienced it, but
it was not weakness.
On the far side of the gate, he stood alone. He looked at his hands. Were they
truly his?
Herwyn had always been a strong boy. He had relied on his strength often as he
followed his father's example and became a Battlemage. Now he understood, it
wasn't his strength. Much more importantly, that strength wasn't him.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:22 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 12:18 AM)
"And so I shall," said Herwyn. He stepped forward, and
into the gate.
The sword came down, slicing him, paring away the strength of his limbs that
was given to him by fate upon his birth. All physical power that was Herwyn
Brand left him.
The result was not, however, weakness. Strength itself had not left him, only
the definition of the strength of Herwyn Brand. What remained would be
impossible for him to later describe to those that had not experienced it, but
it was not weakness.
On the far side of the gate, he stood alone. He looked at his hands. Were they
truly his?
Herwyn had always been a strong boy. He had relied on his strength often as he
followed his father's example and became a Battlemage. Now he understood, it
wasn't his strength. Much more importantly, that strength wasn't him.
Luxi watched wide eyed. "I get it..."
She hesitated, then she stepped forward into the gate. The sword came down, and
she yelped.
She felt a draining feeling. Like, for lack of a better word, a gas was
escaping her.
She suddenly felt very vonurable. She held Shamakand, seeking comfort.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:35 AM
Loranna steps up next to the gate, walking through and feeling
the sword slice through her.
In an instant, she felt herself lose ... not speed, but her speed.
The fleetness in the young legs of a girl who often had cause to run from
goblins. The speed of a teenager who learned to deftly catch falling tankards
and move away from crashing drunks. The speed of a woman who would had been
ferried about for months, and who reveled in being free to dive and swim, or to
soar through the air through her own potions ...
" ... What?" she asks, looking at herself and frowning. She couldn't
exactly define what had just happened to her, not in words; everything related to
speed in her mind was now ... gone. But she could still move, and faster than a
snail as well. Strange ...
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 12:35 AM)
Loranna steps up next to the gate, walking through and feeling the
sword slice through her.
In an instant, she felt herself lose ... not speed, but her speed.
The fleetness in the young legs of a girl who often had cause to run from
goblins. The speed of a teenager who learned to deftly catch falling
tankards and move away from crashing drunks. The speed of a woman who
would had been ferried about for months, and who reveled in being free to dive
and swim, or to soar through the air through her own potions ...
" ... What?" she asks, looking at herself and frowning. She
couldn't exactly define what had just happened to her, not in words; everything
related to speed in her mind was now ... gone. But she could still move,
and faster than a snail as well. Strange ...
"Best thing you ever felt, eh, Lor?"
Luxi was being sarastic.
"I just loved it when the sword just sliced into my body. Just..
wow..."
She grinned. "Now we just wait for the others."
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:54 AM
Reichi was next and stepped up to the gate. He watched with
curiosity as the sword came down on him. The sensation the followed was odd.
His personality was what he gave up at the gate. And he felt that be taken by
the blade's blow, but he still had personality, but not as it was defined for
him back on Nirn. It was no longer set in stone, it had become undefined.
"Woah...thats...weird..." he muttered, standing on the otherside of
the gate.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:00 AM
Anya stepped up to the gate, apprehensive. She was wary of
losing any more, since she was still unsure all that Allania had done to her.
She took a step, and the sword dropped.
Anya felt a familar sensation, she had only felt it a while back. A sharp stab
entered her mind. A terrified squeak came out, though she didn't feel pain this
time. She felt her intelligence leave... but it wasn't a dumbing experience.
Awareness, understanding, skills she had learned throughout her life remained.
It felt as if she shed a mask, and what she truly was shone now. Archaic
meanings no longer applied, and she was left with the mind that made her Anya
and that alone. Whether this was truly a sacrafice, or more a knew beginning,
she didn't know.
By the Nines, will I ever sort myself out after this day?
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 07:05 AM
Slyvos looked at the gate, and as he got close, his other half
showed through a bit, one eye lit that baleful green, and the other his normal.
"it's time..."
he stepped forward, feeling his sense of.. fortune, superstition fade. The idea
of it was there, but how it affected him... was no longer something anyone
could tell.
His eyes returned to normal, and he sighed.
'great, I swear, an anvil shall fall upon me and I shall somehow turn out okay
only to trip and fall to my death...' {shut up already...}
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:06 AM
Tamriel:
It took much less time to break a siege than to set one. By the time the sun
was rising over the sea, the Legion was ready to move. Still, though, they
stayed at their posts, waiting for darkness to cover the sudden retreat.
The day seemed endless as the soldiers sat huddled agains the unseasonable
snow, their tents gone; bundled onto the supply train.
The Azurites did not stir. Perhaps Jazbet had seen the Legion's retreat, and
decided to let them be someone else's problem. Perhaps he had, as Cyndarius had
implied, forseen his own defeat. Whatever the reason, the day proved to be less
than exciting.
Just as the sun dipped under the last, lowest hill, a silent order was given
and suddenly, like a great serpent slowly awakening, the Legion was on the
move.
By dawn, they intended to make the Rift Pass, meet the 95th Legion, and then
onward into Skyrim.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:12 AM
Marein, walking through the gate, felt the sword enter him on
one side and leave him through the other - and through the exit wound flowed
out his will to push on further, to work through pain. The trials they had
already suffered came to bear their full wait on him, his legs feeling weak. He
felt as though he was going to vomit, faint, and surrender all at once.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:25 AM
The first thing the eight companions noticed, after the odd
sensation of loss and infinite possibility, was - the wind.
The wind curled around Herwyn Brand like a live thing, like an insistent
sheepdog trying to tug him in the direction of its choosing.
Then it took thought, gathered itself, and rushed at them, with enough force to
knock them over.
The land that stretched out in front of them was white, and cold, and lonely.
It was night here, and moonlight shone on glittering ice, though there was no
moon, simply scudding low clouds.
Far off, jagged peaks arose; birds circled in them, birds that surely must be
giants to be visible at such a distance. Nearer, white wolves tore at a
carcass.
A herd of fat goats ran towards the party, away from the wind, and jumped over
the sword bridge, with complaining wheezes and grunts. A wolf followed.
In the distance, they could see a single large round stone building, with a
single chimney in the center. From the chimney, black smoke rose. They could
smell the sweetness of roasting goat meat, even here.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:50 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 07:06 AM)
Tamriel:
It took much less time to break a siege than to set one. By the time the sun
was rising over the sea, the Legion was ready to move. Still, though, they
stayed at their posts, waiting for darkness to cover the sudden retreat.
The day seemed endless as the soldiers sat huddled agains the unseasonable
snow, their tents gone; bundled onto the supply train.
The Azurites did not stir. Perhaps Jazbet had seen the Legion's retreat, and
decided to let them be someone else's problem. Perhaps he had, as Cyndarius had
implied, forseen his own defeat. Whatever the reason, the day proved to be less
than exciting.
Just as the sun dipped under the last, lowest hill, a silent order was given
and suddenly, like a great serpent slowly awakening, the Legion was on the
move.
By dawn, they intended to make the Rift Pass, meet the 95th Legion, and then
onward into Skyrim.
Ald Raathim, just before the departure of the legion
Nalion stood at the crest of the hill looking down at the besieged town of Ald
Raathim. The signs of the battles were visible even from this distance. This
town never had prospered. This town was not what he recalled as being
"real".
Still, he felt like he was leaving a part of him behind and it pained him. As
much as Morrowind felt strange at times to a Breton like him, this town, in the
middle of House Dres territoy, had a feel of home. A safe haven. A haven that
now had to be abandoned.
Nalion hoped that the Eight would come through. For the companions that had
stayed, for Ald Raathim, for the world. The mage sighed, cast a longing glance
at the town beneath and drew his cloak tighter around his shoulders.
Then, Nalion turned and joined Cyndarius's legion on their march towards the
Rift Pass - and to Cyrodiil.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:56 AM
The Inner Sea, Morrowind
Goranthir, the young Dunmer/Altmer ranger, was traveling across the snow-swept
sea on a Silt Strider. Ordinarily, of course, Silt Striders do not cross
waterways, but Goran had a knack for speaking with animals, and, it seemed that
the Inner Sea had many ridges that were not so deep. It could walk along these,
and never be submerged. Encased in its carapace, the Stider did not even notice
the cold, while the ranger was grateful his cloak could become warm fur at a
touch,
It was still a roundabout path through the Sea, and Goranthir, alone, had no one
to talk to but the Silt Strider.
It took some time to explain to the Silt Strider why the Azurites were bad. To
the Strider, they were as annoying as any pilot it had had. More problematic
was explaining to the creature, whose brain was quite large but whose
sensibilities were not, why it was necessary for the Eight to succeed, and for
Goranthir to be one of the Eight.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:24 PM
The adventurers trudged in a loose group, just behind General
Cyndarius and his staff. Shaka was bundled in as many layers of clothing
salvaged from Ald Raathim as would leave him still able to move. He hadn't felt
this cold since his brief exploration of Solstheim.
Even though he knew he shouldn't indulge himself, he found himself thinking of
Anya. If the Eight succeeded, would Anya return to him? Would the Eight even
qualify as mortal anymore?
He thought for a moment of the old saying, "You never step into the same
river twice."
Shaka had to focus on the task at hand. The Legion that wound behind the
adventurers would die for Cyndarius without hesitation, had already been doing
so. He tightened the wrappings around his face and walked on.
Parraptons buzzed overhead, guarding the Legion's flanks. Shaka wondered for a
moment what had happened to their queen. Probably the matriarch wasn't even in
this district. As far as Shaka could tell with his untutored eye, the war
parraptons were a little sluggish in this cold, but hanging on.
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 04:19 PM
PIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:16 PM
Anya pulled her arms tight. She had traveled enough times to
Solstheim herself to be ready for the cold. She began pace about and flex her
fingers and toes to keep her blood flowing and body warm, though the tips of
her ears were being nipped at. Is there a way to get warmer?
Then she had an idea. She grabbed her spear, and gave a quick motion of her
arms. She frowned when Lotus didn't come. Is it because we exsist in a
half-world right now or because I can't call for him? She tried it again,
and really focused on needing him for protection, to drive the call in him.
With a small burst of flames, Lotus appeared next to Anya. The winds quickly
caught him and nearly sent him tumbling away when Anya reached out and snagged
his tail. Lotus perched on her shoulder. Using his tail as an anchor, he pulled
his wings tight and hunkered down in the wind. Though it was awkward, Anya kept
warm.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:28 PM
These were, without a doubt, the largest, fattest goats Loranna
had ever seen - all male too, she thinks, as she tries to comfort the party
with a Resist Cold spell.
The wind was still buffeting her, though, and with the goats leaping over the
bridge, Loranna predicted that crossing Kyne's realm was going to be an
adventure in endurance and agility - and, hopefully, not speed. She was still
getting adjusted to the sensation of having speed but not her speed.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:32 PM
Ald Raathim
The village belonged to the Azurites once again. Jazbet addressed them from the
town square, congratulating them on holding out until the siege was lifted, as
he had seen it would be. They huddled together, their breath coming out in
mist, as they praised Azura to the highest.
Goranthir listened to the speech, his hood down. He knew his cloak was keeping
his body warm, but there was a chill in his bones. Where had Cyndarius’s men
gone? Had the Eight been chosen? Where were all of his friends? Tris had
promised to come back to him, but what if he could not?
There were too many questions, and Goranthir was grateful to be distracted by
turmoil in the tavern. He followed the sound of the noise, and found Jazbet’s
guards looking over a bizarre symbol floating in the air in the main room.
Eight swords, pointing at angles to one another …
“What is it?” one of the Azurites was asking, touching it gingerly.
Goranthir had his suspicions.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 07:34 PM
Slyvos felt the wind tug at him first lightly, and he just
ignored it, still keeping his balance. Another moment or so and the strongest
wind he'd ever felt hit him, and he began tipping til he slipped off the
bridge.
'[censored]!'
He tried to grab onto the edge... ouch...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:38 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 01:34 PM)
Slyvos felt the wind tug at him first lightly, and he just
ignored it, still keeping his balance. Another moment or so and the strongest
wind he'd ever felt hit him, and he began tipping til he slipped off the
bridge.
'[censored]!'
He tried to grab onto the edge... ouch...
"SLYVOS!!!" In an instant Loranna was at Slyvos's side, reaching out
with her hands, to grab him, pull him back onto the bridge.
Isidor's foot had been burned by Akatosh's realm; Loranna didn't want to
imagine what Kyne's realm would do if Slyvos fell flat to the ground ...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:40 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 12:38 PM)
"SLYVOS!!!" In an instant Loranna was at
Slyvos's side, reaching out with her hands, to grab him, pull him back onto the
bridge.
Isidor's foot had been burned by Akatosh's realm; Loranna didn't want to
imagine what Kyne's realm would do if Slyvos fell flat to the ground ...
Loranna was right to be worried; where Slyvos had touched the ground, his body
was one massive bruise; the bones felt crushed, as if he had fallen a great
distance and not merely a few feet. The wind was relentless.
Slyvos looked a little different too. Less like Jazbet, and more like... somebody
else.
No dragons rushed at the party as a result of Slyvos's body hitting the ground.
The goats were preoccupied with not being eaten; the wolves were preoccupied
with chasing goats. Far away, however, a dark-winged creature took flight, and
headed towards the large round stone building.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:44 PM
Herwyn spun, instinctively grabbing for the light-boned Khajiit,
but he was unable to get anywhere near him on the frustratingly narrow bridge.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:45 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 01:40 PM)
Loranna was right to be worried; where Slyvos had touched
the ground, his body was one massive bruise; the bones felt crushed, as
if he had fallen a great distance and not merely a few feet. The wind was relentless.
Slyvos looked a little different too. Less like Jazbet, and more like...
somebody else.
No dragons rushed at the party as a result of Slyvos's body hitting the ground.
The goats were preoccupied with not being eaten; the wolves were preoccupied
with chasing goats. Far away, however, a dark-winged creature took flight, and
headed towards the large round stone building.
Loranna gingerly pulls Slyvos back onto the bridge, using her magic to heal his
badly-hurt body. "Hang on dear, hang on ..." she says, dulling the
pain as best she can, mending the crushed bone until his body is whole again,
taking him into her arms and rubbing his back soothingly when he's healed
enough for her to do so.
Some part of her noted the slight difference in Slyvos's appearance, even as
she worked to heal him. "Dear speak to me ..."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 07:49 PM
Slyvos groaned a bit, not exactly feeling good.
'well... that hurt. Note to self, falling is NOT pretty.... don't worry, I'll
be fine.'
He moved his head a bit and his neck felt kinda stiff.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:50 PM
Anya shook her head and smiled at Slyvos. She walked up,
carefully in the wind, and pointed to the house that the creature flew too,
wanting to see how close they could get and find out what was going on.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:53 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 01:49 PM)
Slyvos groaned a bit, not exactly feeling good.
'well... that hurt. Note to self, falling is NOT pretty.... don't worry, I'll
be fine.'
He moved his head a bit and his neck felt kinda stiff.
"I'm worrying anyway," Loranna says, double-checking Slyvos.
"This isn't the place to take anything lightly." She gently massages
his neck with her fingers. " ... Slyvos, how are you feeling, other than
hurt? You look a little different."
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 22 2005, 01:50 PM)
Anya shook her head and smiled at Slyvos. She walked up,
carefully in the wind, and pointed to the house that the creature flew too,
indicating we should travel to it and see him.
Loranna looks and frowns. " ... Or, they may be coming to us,"
Loranna says to Anya. "Like the dragons did. In any event, leaving the
bridge is bad."
Loranna's voice had a slightly different inflection than usual.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 07:57 PM
I feel... a bit more like my self of old... it's hard to
describe.
He checked his footing again, and sighed.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:58 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 12:53 PM)
I'm worrying anyway," Loranna says, double-checking
Slyvos. "This isn't the place to take anything lightly."
She gently massages his neck with her fingers. " ... Slyvos, how are
you feeling, other than hurt? You look a little different.
Loranna looks and frowns. " ... Or, they may be coming to us,"
Loranna says to Anya. "Like the dragons did. In any event,
leaving the bridge is bad."
Loranna's voice had a slightly different inflection than usual.
From farther along in the direction they were going, a figure rushed towards
them. When he got close enough, they could see that it was Tris, running
through the air.
"Not pretty up there," he said. "Master Arynel made it to
Solunastra, and I see you all came through the first gate."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:04 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 01:58 PM)
From farther along in the direction they were going, a figure
rushed towards them. When he got close enough, they could see that it was Tris,
running through the air.
"Not pretty up there," he said. "Master Arynel made it to
Solunastra, and I see you all came through the first gate."
"We've had a mishap or two, but yes," Loranna says. "One down;
seven to go ..."
She lets go of Slyvos, though she still keeps an eye on him. " ... I'm
beginning to understand what you were trying to get at before, when you said
how this would feel," she says. " ... But, not pretty up there?
What's happened?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:04 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 11:58 AM)
From farther along in the direction they were going, a figure
rushed towards them. When he got close enough, they could see that it was Tris,
running through the air.
"Not pretty up there," he said. "Master Arynel made it to
Solunastra, and I see you all came through the first gate."
"'Not pretty'?" Herwyn said, by way of a greeting. "That's the
sort of statement that concerns me."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:08 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 01:04 PM)
'Not pretty'?" Herwyn said, by way of a greeting.
"That's the sort of statement that concerns me.
"It's a bit of a mess," Tris said. "Hard to describe. But you
might want to try to stay on the bridge."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:13 PM
Herwyn felt the wind grab at his coattails, and without really
thinking, he raised his hands and cast a spell on himself. Pleasantly surprised
at the results, he turned and cast it on Slyvos, as well, who instantly felt
himself much less succeptable to the wind.
"Can anyone else cast Burden?" he asked.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 08:13 PM
Diamond was overcome with an abrupt feeling of emptiness. Where
only a moment before she had felt the sharp emptiness of a part of her, a full
eighth of her sacrificed, now there was a further emptiness, deeper and more
painful still.
It was as though she was sluggish, clumsy, foolish, all at once. All that made
up certain parts of her were vacant...looking around, she let out a small yelp.
She was translucent. Like a wraith - as though only a fourth of her was still
present. To her left and right, she saw to her surprise that the equally
translucent form of a red-eyed Bosmeri girl next to her, who looked familiar
from the experience with the book. Puzzled, she looked past and saw the
slightly more solid figure of someone she did recognize - Marein...so the other
girl must be Shai, then...
This couldn't be good.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:14 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 02:13 PM)
Herwyn felt the wind grab at his coattails, and without really
thinking, he raised his hands and cast a spell on himself. Pleasantly surprised
at the results, he turned and cast it on Slyvos, as well, who instantly felt
himself much less succeptable to the wind.
"Can anyone else cast Burden?" he asked.
Loranna smiles. "Actually, yes," she says. "Shall we?"
She raises her hands and starts casting Burden on people.
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 02:13 PM)
Diamond was overcome with an abrupt feeling of emptiness. Where
only a moment before she had felt the sharp emptiness of a part of her, a full
eighth of her sacrificed, now there was a further emptiness, deeper and more
painful still.
It was as though she was sluggish, clumsy, foolish, all at once. All that made
up certain parts of her were vacant...looking around, she let out a small yelp.
She was translucent. Like a wraith - as though only a fourth of her was still
present. To her left and right, she saw to her surprise that the equally
translucent form of a red-eyed Bosmeri girl next to her, who looked familiar
from the experience with the book. Puzzled, she looked past and saw the
slightly more solid figure of someone she did recognize - Marein...so the other
girl must be Shai, then...
This couldn't be good.
As she turn to cast Burden on Diamond, however, Loranna stops short.
" ... Dibella ..." she says. " ... Diamond? Shai, Maerin?"
Something told Loranna that Diamond's unique condition would not, in fact, let
them get away with cheating as Tris had hoped ...
"Tris, can we do anything?" she asks, hurrying to Diamond's side.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:18 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 12:13 PM)
Diamond was overcome with an abrupt feeling of emptiness. Where
only a moment before she had felt the sharp emptiness of a part of her, a full
eighth of her sacrificed, now there was a further emptiness, deeper and more
painful still.
It was as though she was sluggish, clumsy, foolish, all at once. All that made
up certain parts of her were vacant...looking around, she let out a small yelp.
She was translucent. Like a wraith - as though only a fourth of her was still
present. To her left and right, she saw to her surprise that the equally
translucent form of a red-eyed Bosmeri girl next to her, who looked familiar
from the experience with the book. Puzzled, she looked past and saw the
slightly more solid figure of someone she did recognize - Marein...so the other
girl must be Shai, then...
This couldn't be good.
Herwyn paused in mid-cast, the words of the spell trailing off, leaving a
tingling sensation on Anya's, his target's, scalp.
"That can't be good," he said, staring at the ghostly forms on the
bridge.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:26 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 12:18 PM)
Herwyn paused in mid-cast, the words of the spell trailing off,
leaving a tingling sensation on Anya's, his target's, scalp.
"That can't be good," he said, staring at the ghostly forms on the
bridge.
Anya grimaced as he cut halfway through the spell, and turned to scwol at him,
when she noticed him staring. She followed his stare, and saw Diamond, flanked
by Shia and Marein. She opened her mouth in disbelief.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:29 PM
That doesn't look quite like we hoped it would look, does
it?" Tris said. "Keep going, you know the direction you're
headed.
Ahead of them, the bridge soared out over a chasm, as the land beneath them
dropped away. The stone house was on a high place, it seemed, and these were
mountains bigger than any mountains in Skyrim. Far beneath them was what
appeared to be a Nordic stone circle; as they drew closer, they saw that it was
actually a circle of twelve stone chairs, one larger and more massive than the
others. The chairs were smashed and overturned.
Then they saw one of the occupants of the chairs. He was a giant. Until he
moved, he looked like part of the mountain; when he turned, they could see that
he was actually a handsome man - for a man hundreds of feet tall. There was
snow in his beard, and he appeared to be crying. He did not seem to see them.
Beyond the giant was the "mess" Tris had mentioned. He was right. It
couldn't be described. It was a place where the world stopped making sense. A
crack in reality. And things fell through it; the wind was blowing that way,
pulling hard at the people on the bridge, pulling at the giant's beard and
hair. It was the wind through the crack which had overturned the stone chairs.
"Yeah," Tris said. "Don't fall from here."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:33 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 02:29 PM)
That doesn't look quite like we hoped it would look, does
it?" Tris said. "Keep going, you know the direction you're
headed.
Ahead of them, the bridge soared out over a chasm, as the land beneath them
dropped away. The stone house was on a high place, it seemed, and these were
mountains bigger than any mountains in Skyrim. Far beneath them was what
appeared to be a Nordic stone circle; as they drew closer, they saw that
it was actually a circle of twelve stone chairs, one larger and more massive
than the others. The chairs were smashed and overturned.
Then they saw one of the occupants of the chairs. He was a giant. Until he
moved, he looked like part of the mountain; when he turned, they could
see that he was actually a handsome man - for a man hundreds of feet tall.
There was snow in his beard, and he appeared to be crying. He did not seem to
see them.
Beyond the giant was the "mess" Tris had mentioned. He was right. It
couldn't be described. It was a place where the world stopped making sense. A
crack in reality. And things fell through it; the wind was blowing that
way, pulling hard at the people on the bridge, pulling at the giant's beard and
hair. It was the wind through the crack which had overturned the stone chairs.
"Yeah," Tris said. "Don't fall from here."
Loranna's expression had been one of quiet awe upon seeing the sheer size of
the mountains. By the time she saw the giant and the crack, her expression had
become grimly determined.
She raises her hands, strengthening the Burden effect as much as she dared, and
casting Fortify Strength and Agility on everyone to help further counter the
wind. "Got you," she says to Tris.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:42 PM
Shaka hiked through the mountains, everyone's breath forming
plumes in the predawn light. He felt a sudden unease, as if the Eight's emotions
were filtering to him from beyond the spheres. But how could anything be more
stressful than the bladed death they had already passed through? His
imagination was playing tricks on him.
Shaka pulled the Akaviri amulet out from under his shirt and kissed it before
replacing it. It smelled faintly of her. He could still see Anya's green eyes
before she had entered the bridge of swords, the smile of acceptance.
He glanced over at Nalion, who seemed to be guessing his thoughts, and nodded
to the Breton.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:47 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 01:33 PM)
Loranna's expression had been one of quiet awe upon seeing the
sheer size of the mountains. By the time she saw the giant and the crack,
her expression had become grimly determined.
She raises her hands, strengthening the Burden effect as much as she dared, and
casting Fortify Strength and Agility on everyone to help further counter the
wind. "Got you," she says to Tris.
The group moved past the giant, inching along the windswept bridge. They could
hear his voice, very faintly, calling. He seemed to be searching for someone.
But there was nothing they could do for him.
Ahead was the bladed gate. Next to it, the cloaked figure, seemingly unaffected
by the wind.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 08:50 PM
Slyvos blinked a few times at the sight of the gate, his eyes
starting to water up from the wind.
'well, it's that time again...'
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 08:50 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 22 2005, 08:42 PM)
Shaka hiked through the mountains, everyone's breath forming
plumes in the predawn light. He felt a sudden unease, as if the Eight's
emotions were filtering to him from beyond the spheres. But how could
anything be more stressful than the bladed death they had already passed
through? His imagination was playing tricks on him.
Shaka pulled the Akaviri amulet out from under his shirt and kissed it before
replacing it. It smelled faintly of her. He could still see Anya's
green eyes before she had entered the bridge of swords, the smile of
acceptance.
He glanced over at Nalion, who seemed to be guessing his thoughts, and nodded
to the Breton.
Nalion glanced out from under his hood, which he had drawn deeply into his face
to cover from the snow. His cloak was tighly drawn around the mage's figure.
The Breton raised an eyebrow at the Argonian, wondering how he fared in this
weather, then trudged through the snow towards his friend.
"As much as I like throwing snowballs, this is pretty darn cold...",
he began with a light tone in his voice, clearly trying to cover his own
worries by it.
"You seem worried, Shaka.", Nalion stated, "Care to share the
burden?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:50 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 12:47 PM)
The group moved past the giant, inching along the windswept
bridge. They could hear his voice, very faintly, calling. He seemed to be
searching for someone.
But there was nothing they could do for him.
Ahead was the bladed gate. Next to it, the cloaked figure, seemingly unaffected
by the wind.
"Next time, I want to take his road," said Herwyn under his
breath, upon seeing the cloaked figure ahead.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:52 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 02:47 PM)
The group moved past the giant, inching along the windswept
bridge. They could hear his voice, very faintly, calling. He seemed to be
searching for someone.
But there was nothing they could do for him.
Ahead was the bladed gate. Next to it, the cloaked figure, seemingly unaffected
by the wind.
Loranna found herself offering a prayer for the giant, that when this was over,
whoever he searched for would be returned.
Mortals break things they don't understand ...
Seeing the cloaked figure, she says to Slyvos "Indeed," and nods to
the figure.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:53 PM
The Tavern, Ald Raathim
“Who’s there?” the Azurite guard snarled, looking towards the stairs.
“I don’t see nothing,” his companion shrugged.
“I did.”
The guard went to the stairs, and looked up into the shadows where Goranthir
stood. The Chameleon spell was useful after all, the young ranger thought.
“What do you see?”
“Ah, it’s nothing,” the guard said. A couple mice, rummaging through the junk
left behind by Cyndarius’s men. “Let’s go tell the master about the swords.”
The guards left, and Goranthir was free to look at the strange gate up close.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:54 PM
Hello again," Herwyn said to the cloaked figure.
"Another gate, another sword, another eighth of my being, I suppose?
"First, though, do you know what's going on down there? What's causing
that... disturbance?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:55 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 22 2005, 02:50 PM)
Nalion glanced out from under his hood, which he had drawn
deeply into his face to cover from the snow. His cloak was tighly drawn around
the mage's figure.
The Breton raised an eyebrow at the Argonian, wondering how he fared in this
weather, then trudged through the snow towards his friend.
"As much as I like throwing snowballs, this is pretty darn cold...",
he began with a light tone in his voice, clearly trying to cover his own
worries by it.
"You seem worried, Shaka.", Nalion stated, "Care to share the
burden?"
Shaka tried to match his tone. "The usual, my friend. Freezing my tail off
this morning. Trying to think of how we'll rescue an emperor who isn't really
my own. And thinking of a certain thief/assassin."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:57 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 01:54 PM)
Hello again," Herwyn said to the cloaked figure.
"Another gate, another sword, another eighth of my being, I suppose?
"First, though, do you know what's going on down there? What's causing
that... disturbance?"
"The sky is broken," the cloaked figure said. "Sun's Dawn is
searching for Last Seed; the fellowship of the seasons is broken, and the queen
overthrown. The widow has locked the gates of her house and her goats run
untended. Pay your way, and pass."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:05 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 22 2005, 08:55 PM)
Shaka tried to match his tone. "The usual, my
friend. Freezing my tail off this morning. Trying to think of how
we'll rescue an emperor who isn't really my own. And thinking of a
certain thief/assassin."
"The Emperor is not just the ruler of a nation, Shaka. He's a symbol, too.
And not just for Imperials.", Nalion explained to the extent of his
knowledge. "I'm trusting Cyndarius to have a plan. He's the one you want
to have on your side if you want to win."
Nalion's expression turned distant and absent. "I'm thinking about my
friends, too. And of someone in the House with No Doors..."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:07 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 12:57 PM)
The sky is broken," the cloaked figure said.
"Sun's Dawn is searching for Last Seed; the fellowship of the
seasons is broken, and the queen overthrown. The widow has locked the gates of
her house and her goats run untended. Pay your way, and pass.
"I think that means that back home, it's snowing," Herwyn said.
Taking a deep breath, he stepped forward into the second gate. The sword did
its job, and he left the broken lands of lamenting and lost seasons.
Herwyn had always thought himself an intelligent man, and in fact, he was quite
smarter than most of his peers. What did that mean, really? He didn't realize
how much he considered his intellect as 'him', until it wasn't him any longer.
Alone, on the other side of the gate, what was left of Herwyn Brand took a
moment to cry.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:09 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 22 2005, 03:05 PM)
"The Emperor is not just the ruler of a nation, Shaka. He's
a symbol, too. And not just for Imperials.", Nalion explained to the
extent of his knowledge. "I'm trusting Cyndarius to have a plan. He's the
one you want to have on your side if you want to win."
Nalion's expression turned distant and absent. "I'm thinking about my
friends, too. And of someone in the House with No Doors..."
Shaka placed a hand on Nalion's shoulder. "You're right, of course,"
he said. "Don't misunderstand, I'll fight for the Emperor in this world as
well, even though I grew up in a system not much more complicated than an
extended family."
"And ... I'd like to meet Doll someday. I hope it will work out for
you."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:10 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 02:57 PM)
The sky is broken," the cloaked figure said.
"Sun's Dawn is searching for Last Seed; the fellowship of the
seasons is broken, and the queen overthrown. The widow has locked the gates of
her house and her goats run untended. Pay your way, and pass.
Loranna almost asks if there is anything they can do for the giant, but Allie's
words ring in her mind: come to me like an arrow .... She steps forward through
the gate.
Now, it was endurance - again, not endurance, but her endurance. The
stamina of the child who would work for hours doing chores so that mommy would
be happy. The endurance of a teenager who would stay up all night, listening to
the adventurers talk of far off lands and treasures and wars fought, serving
drinks and having drinks as they roared with laughter. The endurance of a woman
who had found people and causes to fight for, to devote herself to, to labor
over for hours or days at a time ...
She was just a little better prepared this time for the sensation, but,
paradoxically, just a little less prepared for the feeling afterward. Her sense
of self had been shaken by losing an eigth; now, it was a fourth that was
missing.
" ... Who am I again?" she asks.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:20 PM
Tamriel:
The mountains of Skyrim loomed large and white ahead, as the 103rd Legion and
company wound through the foothills towards Rift Pass.
Cyndarius rode alongside the column of troops and wagons on a large, solid,
Colovian-bred draft horse. It was a huge animal, and oddly out of place among
the sleek chargers of the Legion.
Drawing up to Nalion and Shaka, and overhearing the last of their conversation,
he slid from the saddle and walked with them.
"I'm confused," said Cyndarius with a wide smile. "Is the
Emperor just a foreign king or just a symbol?"
Ahead, at the front of the column, a trumpet let out a long call. Cyndarius
looked up.
"Ah! The scouts have made contact with the 95th. They've made good time.
I'm sure they'll be thrilled to know it was just so they could turn
right back around," he said with a laugh, remounting his horse.
"If you'll excuse me, I have to go act like a general or something."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 09:21 PM
Diamond, Marein, and Shai watched the gate apprehensively. They
all felt so hollow, so little like themselves...they were only a fourth of
themselves, one quarter...though Marein was a bit more.
It was painful. It was a rogue without his roguish charm...
A fighter whose focus had been swept from beneath her...
It was a young diplomat, whose wit was always there, even when she didn't
realize...and above all, it was a gaping vacuum in all of their - their beings,
their selves. They had been three in one piece, and now they were one in
three pieces, broken and terrified.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 09:24 PM
Slyvos gulped a bit, stepping into the gate, and again the
blades got him; his rather odd way of acting, his very personality, it was
still there, but it wasn't HIS personality... he felt almost like a different
person, yet another piece of himself missing. And yet... he had felt somewhat
like this once before... he just can't remember when.
'...'
He really just kept quiet now.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:26 PM
Anya stepped through. The sensation was familiar.
She felt her every action was acutely hers. No longer was she given up to
chance. Now she saw everything for what it was based on her actions. She no
longer had her Luck.
She exited on the other side, eyes closed. I don't know if I can handle 5 or
6 more times.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:31 PM
Isidor had kept silent, during the whole trip through Kyne's
sphere. He felt clusmier then before, and was lucky he didn't slip and fall
again. After Anya went, Isidor stepped through the portal. He felt his body
slow, and going slower. He flet sluggish, tired.
His speed had been taken from him.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:31 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 09:20 PM)
Tamriel:
The mountains of Skyrim loomed large and white ahead, as the 103rd Legion and
company wound through the foothills towards Rift Pass.
Cyndarius rode alongside the column of troops and wagons on a large, solid,
Colovian-bred draft horse. It was a huge animal, and oddly out of place among
the sleek chargers of the Legion.
Drawing up to Nalion and Shaka, and overhearing the last of their conversation,
he slid from the saddle and walked with them.
"I'm confused," said Cyndarius with a wide smile. "Is the
Emperor just a foreign king or just a symbol?"
Ahead, at the front of the column, a trumpet let out a long call. Cyndarius
looked up.
"Ah! The scouts have made contact with the 95th. They've made good time.
I'm sure they'll be thrilled to know it was just so they could turn
right back around," he said with a laugh, remounting his horse.
"If you'll excuse me, I have to go act like a general or something."
Nalion's eyes focused again.
"He's both and more, Cyndarius.", Nalion said, stomping through the
snow after Cyndarius. He began to miss his mare from the trip through Skyrim...
He folded his arms, taking care to keep them in the sleeves of his robe and
began to rub his side for warmth. A fire would be nice now, and some hot stew.
And...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:35 PM
Reichi and Luxi joined the others on the side of the portal.
That left Diamond, last in line. Well, what remained of Diamond. And Marein,
and Shai.
Diamond stepped forward, felt the blade slash her, but didn't pass through the
other side. Instead the blades flung her back.
"Only eight are permitted," the cloaked figure said.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 09:42 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 11:35 AM)
Reichi and Luxi joined the others on the side of the portal.
That left Diamond, last in line. Well, what remained of Diamond. And Marein,
and Shai.
Diamond stepped forward, felt the blade slash her, but didn't pass through the
other side. Instead the blades flung her back.
"Only eight are permitted," the cloaked figure said.
Diamond stumbled backwards, trying desperately not to fall off of the bridge,
but impaired by her newfound clumsiness. Only Shai maintianed her agility and
balance, though unable to focus herself on the task. She held Marein and
Diamond in place as well as she could.
Diamond bowed, hoping that she was still capable of diplomacy. "We need
pass," she stuttered, tongue thick and tied. "Only one us here. Need
pass!"
Marein, still level-headed, looked pleadingly at Tris.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:46 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 02:42 PM)
Diamond stumbled backwards, trying desperately not to fall off
of the bridge, but impaired by her newfound clumsiness. Only Shai maintianed
her agility and balance, though unable to focus herself on the task. She held
Marein and Diamond in place as well as she could.
Diamond bowed, hoping that she was still capable of diplomacy. "We need
pass," she stuttered, tongue thick and tied. "Only one us here. Need
pass!"
Marein, still level-headed, looked pleadingly at Tris.
"One of you could go," Tris said. "But that would mean taking
off the crown. And I don't think you should try that here. This isn't like
Mundus. Someone might die."
Posted by: Belwar Yesterday, 09:51 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 12:20 PM)
Tamriel:
The mountains of Skyrim loomed large and white ahead, as the 103rd Legion and
company wound through the foothills towards Rift Pass.
Cyndarius rode alongside the column of troops and wagons on a large, solid,
Colovian-bred draft horse. It was huge, but oddly out of place among the sleek
chargers of the Legion.
Drawing up to Nalion and Shaka, and overhearing the last of their conversation,
he slid from the saddle and walked with them.
"I'm confused," said Cyndarius with a wide smile. "Is the
Emperor just a foreign king or just a symbol?"
Ahead, at the front of the column, a trumpet let out a long call. Cyndarius
looked up.
"Ah! The scouts have made contact with the 95th. They've made good time.
I'm sure they'll be thrilled to know it was just so they could turn
right back around," he said with a laugh, remounting his horse.
"If you'll excuse me, I have to go act like a general or something."
OOC summary: Dane Rubyn
Dane Rubyn is a 38 year old squad leader of the 95th Imperial Legion, and the
1st Cohort. He is currently marching to Ald Raathim, when the army meets up
with the 103rd Legion, the army they had been expecting to meet at the city.
IC:
Rubyn was still a bit upset at the turn of events, along with the rest of his
legion. They had been marching for quite a while now, and now they were expected
to turn back. But bigger things were happening, and there was no room for
convenience. Rubyn walked over to where the other officers were. They appeared
to be talking to one of the men from the 103rd.
"Cyndarius, you say? He is the General, now? Quite a turn of events."
One of them was saying.
"Well, congradulations to him!" Rubyn put in. "I have heard of
this man, and most of what I have heard was positive."
"Over there, he is coming to us. In order, men! Look sharp."
The group of officers didn't need to be told twice, and had soon formed a line.
Their captain, Adrian Ivantie, was first to greet Cyndarius. Rubyn thought
Cyndarius to be a honest seeming man, somebody you could look in the eye and
trust.
"Hail, General Cyndarius! The 95th offers our congradulations on your new
rank and title, though we are grieved over the causes. Tell us, how has your
legion faired?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 09:52 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 11:46 AM)
One of you could go," Tris said. "But that
would mean taking off the crown. And I don't think you should try that here.
This isn't like Mundus. Someone might die.
The part of Diamond that was still aware of her surroundings shook her head
furiously, tears pouring down her cheeks. "Betrayal," she screamed
incoherently, "no help I betrayal no!" Shai, tried to hold her
composure, as she always had, by focussing on the task at hand, but she found
that she couldn't, and she, too broke down into tears.
Marein looked on desperately. "Diamond, Shai," he said, hating his
partially-formed self for saying it, "We have to go back..." He felt
himself tearing out his own heart, broken by this all. "We have to
go...Shai, help us."
Shai, still balanced and still strong, lifted the other two wraith-like beings
in her arms and stumbled down the bridge, balanced but unfocused.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 02:52 PM)
The part of Diamond that was still aware of her surroundings
shook her head furiously, tears pouring down her cheeks. "Betrayal,"
she screamed incoherently, "no help I betrayal no!" Shai, tried to
hold her composure, as she always had, by focussing on the task at hand, but
she found that she couldn't, and she, too broke down into tears.
Marein looked on desperately. "Diamond, Shai," he said, hating his
partially-formed self for saying it, "We have to go back..." He felt
himself tearing out his own heart, broken by this all. "We have to
go...Shai, help us."
Shai, still balanced and still strong, lifted the other two wraith-like beings
in her arms and stumbled down the bridge, balanced but unfocused.
Tris said a single, foul word.
"You should be all right. I'll be in touch."
He joined the others on the other side of the gate.
"Diamond and Marein and Shai had to turn back. We're one short now. I'm
not sure how this is going to work."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:06 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 01:56 PM)
Tris said a single, foul word.
"You should be all right. I'll be in touch."
He joined the others on the other side of the gate.
"Diamond and Marein and Shai had to turn back. We're one short now. I'm
not sure how this is going to work."
Anya frowned. Diamond and her had became fast friends when she had arrived.
Though she had Shai and Marein with her, she still feared for her safety, and
the fact that they had seperated worried her.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:09 PM
The Eight - Seven now - had emerged from the gate into what was
known as a paradise. Not in the general sense of the word, a lovely place, but
in the strict sense, a walled garden with a fountain at the center.
Over their heads arched branches laden with fruit. The smell of the fruit was
almost crushing in its loveliness. Unlike the other two spheres, where you
could see for miles in all directions, in this place you couldn't see far. But
everywhere you rested your eyes, there was something to see. From somewhere
ahead, the light, warm breeze carried the music of a flute. From somewhere to
the side came the musky scent of something living. Indeed, there were many
things living, both animals familiar to the group - civet cats, brightly
colored birds - and less familiar. In the ferns and flowers at their feet,
something rustled and chirped.
The branches hung low enough to touch them, if they were not careful.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:15 PM
"Beautiful," Reichi muttered as he continued down the
path. He however, didn't let the beauty keep him from focusing on staying on
the path. He saw what happened what anyone didn't [I]stay[I] on the path.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:15 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 04:09 PM)
The Eight - Seven now - had emerged from the gate into what was
known as a paradise. Not in the general sense of the word, a lovely place, but
in the strict sense, a walled garden with a fountain at the center.
Over their heads arched branches laden with fruit. The smell of the fruit was
almost crushing in its loveliness. Unlike the other two spheres, where you
could see for miles in all directions, in this place you couldn't see far. But
everywhere you rested your eyes, there was something to see. From somewhere
ahead, the light, warm breeze carried the music of a flute. From somewhere to
the side came the musky scent of something living. Indeed, there were many
things living, both animals familiar to the group - civet cats, brightly
colored birds - and less familiar. In the ferns and flowers at their feet,
something rustled and chirped.
The branches hung low enough to touch them, if they were not careful.
Loranna's self-questioning halted when she beheld the garden, her breath
literally taken away. For a long moment she couldn't speak, simply taking in
all the sights; the House of Dibella was but a shadow of this place ...
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 03:56 PM)
Tris said a single, foul word.
"You should be all right. I'll be in touch."
He joined the others on the other side of the gate.
"Diamond and Marein and Shai had to turn back. We're one short now. I'm
not sure how this is going to work."
Tris's words bring Loranna out of her reveire, and she frowns. " ... Hope
they'll be all right," she says. " ... Can we even continue now at
this point, without eight?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:16 PM
"Beautiful." Isidor said, echoing Reichi. He tried to
step lightly, but missteped once or twice.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Belwar @ Aug 22 2005, 01:51 PM)
"Over there, he is coming to us. In order, men! Look
sharp."
The group of officers didn't need to be told twice, and had soon formed a line.
Their captain, Adrian Ivantie, was first to greet Cyndarius. Rubyn thought
Cyndarius to be a honest seeming man, somebody you could look in the eye and
trust.
"Hail, General Cyndarius! The 95th offers our congradulations on your new
rank and title, though we are grieved over the causes. Tell us, how has your
legion faired?"
Cyndarius looked over all the new faces. They were tired faces. The faces of
men who had seen grim fighting for months without respite, faces that had known
unsteady rations, the death of friends, and the death of their commander.
There, though, behind the captain, was one that was different, subtly.
Certainly the Corporal looked tired, and his eyes lowered at the mention of
their fallen general, but he also had the look of a man returning from leave to
find his unit in combat. A well-fed, eager sort of look.
"Thank you, Captain," Cyndarius said to Ivantie, "I'm sorry to
hear of Klemenis's death. He was a good General."
In fact, Cyndarius once had a rather heated argument with the good General
Klemenis, but this was neither the time nor the place to mention that.
"We've fared as well as could be expected, Captain. I'm sorry to make you
turn around and travel the pass again, but I'd like your company to lead the
column, since you're familiar with what lies ahead.
"And if there is anything your company needs, let Captain Merey
know."
Giving on last glance, and a quick smile, to the Corporal, General Cyndarius
moved on.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 10:20 PM
Slyvos looked at the realm, feeling rather... empty, still. He
didn't belong here, and his other half knew it, for once agreeing with him on
something immediate.
'I don't belong in a place like this...'
His eyes glew green for a moment.
{nor do I...}
His eyes returned to normal and he closed his eyes, sighing.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:21 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 02:16 PM)
"Beautiful." Isidor said, echoing Reichi. He tried to
step lightly, but missteped once or twice.
Anya grabbed Isidor at the waist. She didn't want to see him fall again, and
since she was next to him, might take her down with him.
She stared in amazement at the garden. It was a very contradictory garden, she
thought. So full of life, yet to orderly and groomed to be natural.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:24 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 03:15 PM)
Loranna's self-questioning halted when she beheld the garden,
her breath literally taken away. For a long moment she couldn't speak,
simply taking in all the sights; the House of Dibella was but a shadow of this
place ...
Tris's words bring Loranna out of her reveire, and she frowns. " ...
Hope they'll be all right," she says. " ... Can we even
continue now at this point, without eight?"
"You're here," Tris said. "That would seem to indicate you can
keep going. But... I don't see how you will have enough people to make it to
the final gate. I'll go ahead to the General, and ask for advice; you just keep
walking the bridge."
He raced forward, out of sight.
Isidor's foot had touched the ground; though it was lovely here, the ground was
no less solid than before. The pain that went through him now, though, had a
sharp, singing quality, almost like delight.
A large, red bull emerged from the foliage near them, and looked at them with
heavy, dark eyes.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:25 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 10:53 AM)
The Tavern, Ald Raathim
“Who’s there?” the Azurite guard snarled, looking towards the stairs.
“I don’t see nothing,” his companion shrugged.
“I did.”
The guard went to the stairs, and looked up into the shadows where Goranthir
stood. The Chameleon spell was useful after all, the young ranger
thought.
“What do you see?”
“Ah, it’s nothing,” the guard said. A couple mice, rummaging through the
junk left behind by Cyndarius’s men. “Let’s go tell the master about the
swords.”
The guards left, and Goranthir was free to look at the strange gate up close.
A sobbing Diamond stumbled out of a gate, wearing the ancient jewel still.
Behind her came two more, a grim-faced Marein without the usual twinkle in his
eyes and Shai with a blank expression, deep within the layers of her
subconscious.
Diamond was surprised to see Goranthir there. "Goran!" she cried,
embracing him and leaning on him for support. "The Eight...gone...turned
back...cheat...awful, betrayed them..."
She wept.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:25 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 02:24 PM)
Isidor's foot had touched the ground; though it was lovely
here, the ground was no less solid than before. The pain that went through him
now, though, had a sharp, singing quality, almost like delight.
A large, red bull emerged from the foliage near them, and looked at them with
heavy, dark eyes.
Herwyn looked sideways at the Nord, but said nothing.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:27 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 04:25 PM)
A sobbing Diamond stumbled out of a gate, wearing the ancient
jewel still. Behind her came two more, a grim-faced Marein without the usual
twinkle in his eyes and Shai with a blank expression, deep within the layers of
her subconscious.
Diamond was surprised to see Goranthir there. "Goran!" she cried,
embracing him and leaning on him for support. "The Eight...gone...turned
back...cheat...awful, betrayed them..."
She wept.
After recovering from the shock, Goranthir grabbed her, putting his hand gently
on her mouth, glancing nervously at the door. "Shh. We are completely
surrounded by Azurites ... What happened?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:32 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 04:20 PM)
Slyvos looked at the realm, feeling rather... empty, still. He
didn't belong here, and his other half knew it, for once agreeing with him on
something immediate.
'I don't belong in a place like this...'
His eyes glew green for a moment.
{nor do I...}
His eyes returned to normal and he closed his eyes, sighing.
"Slyvos, men are inspired by Dibella," Loranna says, squeezing
Slyvos's hand. "Don't tell yourself you don't belong here."
Becuse this is the sort of place where I want to hold our wedding, she
silently adds.
"Have you already forgotten what beauty and love inspired you to
achieve?" she asks with a smile.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 04:24 PM)
You're here," Tris said. "That would seem
to indicate you can keep going. But... I don't see how you will have enough
people to make it to the final gate. I'll go ahead to the General, and ask for
advice; you just keep walking the bridge.
He raced forward, out of sight.
Isidor's foot had touched the ground; though it was lovely here, the
ground was no less solid than before. The pain that went through him now,
though, had a sharp, singing quality, almost like delight.
A large, red bull emerged from the foliage near them, and looked at them with
heavy, dark eyes.
"All right then ... what?" Loranna starts to say to Tris, before
Isidor's misstep draws forth the strangest bull she's ever seen.
" ... Need healing again?" she asks Isidor, wondering what would come
next.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:32 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 04:24 PM)
You're here," Tris said. "That would seem
to indicate you can keep going. But... I don't see how you will have enough
people to make it to the final gate. I'll go ahead to the General, and ask for
advice; you just keep walking the bridge.
He raced forward, out of sight.
Isidor's foot had touched the ground; though it was lovely here, the
ground was no less solid than before. The pain that went through him now,
though, had a sharp, singing quality, almost like delight.
A large, red bull emerged from the foliage near them, and looked at them with
heavy, dark eyes.
Isidor sighed, as his foot touched the ground. The feeling wass both pain and
delight, an odd sensation, but not unexpected in the sphere of Dibella.
Isidor noticed the bull and said "Um, Anya, can you talk to that?"
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 04:32 PM)
" ... Need healing again?" she asks Isidor, wondering
what would come next.
"No...it's a kind of a nice feeling, actually. Painful, but nice."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:34 PM
Tamriel:
After passing through the new half of his army, Cyndarius took a moment to
catch up with Nalion.
"So, tell me, Nalion," he said to the man as he trudged through the
now ankle-deep snow, "why didn't you just ask for a horse?
"And there's plenty of room on the wagons," he said with a glance at
the Argonian, "for anyone whos feet are getting cold."
"Can I ask a favor of you, Nalion? There's a Corporal, in the new First
Cohort... He strikes me as odd, and these are odd times..."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 10:34 PM
He looked to Loranna, a sad look in his eyes.
'I look at this beauty here... and I see something missing. And then I see
you...'
He smiles as he says the last part, faceing forwards to the road again.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:34 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 12:27 PM)
After recovering from the shock, Goranthir grabbed her, putting
his hand gently on her mouth, glancing nervously at the door.
"Shh. We are completely surrounded by Azurites ... What
happened?"
Marein responded, as Shai was not paying attention and Diamond was crying.
"We split," he spat grimly, "We split into three pieces partway
along the road, in the sphere of Kynareth. It was -" he shuddered " -
it was horrible, really, like I was only part of myself, like I'd never have a
self again...The guardian at the gate wouldn't allow us to pass, we were turned
back."
He allowed himself a small smile. "You should be proud of young Diamond
here. Real hero, she is. Saved us from some overgrown Dragons in Akatosh."
This only caused Diamond to howl louder.
Marein looked back up at the gate, then towards the door, and looked at
Goranthir. "Come on," he said roughly, "Let's go hunt some
Azurite, and get the hell out of this town."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:37 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 04:34 PM)
Marein responded, as Shai was not paying attention and Diamond
was crying.
"We split," he spat grimly, "We split into three pieces partway
along the road, in the sphere of Kynareth. It was -" he shuddered " -
it was horrible, really, like I was only part of myself, like I'd never have a
self again...The guardian at the gate wouldn't allow us to pass, we were turned
back."
He allowed himself a small smile. "You should be proud of young Diamond
here. Real hero, she is. Saved us from some overgrown Dragons in Akatosh."
This only caused Diamond to howl louder.
Goranthir shuddered at Diamond's howl. "Didn't you hear me? The Azurites
have this place surrounded, you have to be qui --"
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 04:34 PM)
Marein looked back up at the gate, then towards the door, and
looked at Goranthir. "Come on," he said roughly, "Let's go hunt
some Azurite, and get the hell out of this town."
"But then there are only seven now?" Goranthir asked quickly, and
looked at the gate.
The swords had begun to whirl again.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:40 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 02:32 PM)
Isidor sighed, as his foot touched the ground. The feeling wass
both pain and delight, an odd sensation, but not unexpected in the sphere of
Dibella.
Isidor noticed the bull and said "Um, Anya, can you talk to that?"
"No...it's a kind of a nice feeling, actually. Painful, but nice."
Anya opened her mouth to say no, but the words wouldn't come. She frowned and
stomped her foot angrily. Dammit Allania. What was your point in this? What
could I possiby learn by going mute? You just made this harder on everyone.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 12:37 PM)
Goranthir shuddered at Diamond's howl. "Didn't you hear
me? The Azurites have this place surrounded, you have to be qui --"
"But then there are only seven now?" Goranthir asked quickly, and
looked at the gate.
"There are," muttered Marein, seizing Diamond and covering her mouth,
"Based on the letters from Allerleirauh, I don't know how that's going to
work. How are we going to get out of here?"
He paused. "I do have a - a friend - in the Azurite forces. She overcame
Azura at the real Blue Dawn, do you think she could do it again?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:42 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 10:34 PM)
Tamriel:
After passing through the new half of his army, Cyndarius took a moment
to catch up with Nalion.
"So, tell me, Nalion," he said to the man as he trudged through the
now ankle-deep snow, "why didn't you just ask for a horse?
"And there's plenty of room on the wagons," he said with a glance at
the Argonian, "for anyone whos feet are getting cold."
"Can I ask a favor of you, Nalion? There's a Corporal, in the new First
Cohort... He strikes me as odd, and these are odd times..."
"I'm not a soldier, but I think horses might be scarce. You'll need them.
I'm no warrior, Cyndarius. My skills lie elsewhere. But... if you have a spare
horse, I would not say 'no'.", Nalion answered with a smile.
"An odd Corporal, you say? Now if you speak of oddness.. oddness seems to
be normal just right now. I'll go see him. What's his name?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:42 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 04:32 PM)
Isidor sighed, as his foot touched the ground. The feeling wass
both pain and delight, an odd sensation, but not unexpected in the sphere of
Dibella.
Isidor noticed the bull and said "Um, Anya, can you talk to that?"
"No...it's a kind of a nice feeling, actually. Painful, but nice."
Loranna frowns and casts a healing spell on Isidor anyway.
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 04:34 PM)
He looked to Loranna, a sad look in his eyes.
'I look at this beauty here... and I see something missing. And then I see
you...'
He smiles as he says the last part, faceing forwards to the road again.
Loranna blinks, looking at Slyvos, unsure how to answer that. She squeezes his
hand once more, her frown melting.
Then, she turns back to the bull, and blushes, for no one's said anything to it
yet. She curtesies as best she can, and says "Hello; sorry for having
disturbed you."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:43 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 04:41 PM)
There are," muttered Marein, seizing Diamond and
covering her mouth, "Based on the letters from Allerleirauh, I don't know
how that's going to work. How are we going to get out of here?
He paused. "I do have a - a friend - in the Azurite forces. She overcame
Azura at the real Blue Dawn, do you think she could do it again?"
"The Azurites were saying Cyndarius's army were heading west through the
pass toward Cyrodiil," Goranthir whispered, his eyes on the door. "How
is your stealth?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:48 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 22 2005, 02:42 PM)
"I'm not a soldier, but I think horses might be scarce.
You'll need them. I'm no warrior, Cyndarius. My skills lie elsewhere. But... if
you have a spare horse, I would not say 'no'.", Nalion answered with a
smile.
"An odd Corporal, you say? Now if you speak of oddness.. oddness seems to
be normal just right now. I'll go see him. What's his name?"
Cyndarius smiled. "First Cohort, Seventh Squad. You tell me. And, thank
you."
Cyndarius rode off toward the front of the column.
"M'lord!" a young voice called to Nalion a moment later. It was a
calvaryman, leading another fine brown charger by the reins. "M'lord, I
was told to bring you a horse. His name is Forsa."
He handed the reins to Nalion, nodded, and rode off in a hurry.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 03:42 PM)
Loranna frowns and casts a healing spell on Isidor anyway.
Loranna blinks, looking at Slyvos, unsure how to answer that. She
squeezes his hand once more, her frown melting.
Then, she turns back to the bull, and blushes, for no one's said anything to it
yet. She curtesies as best she can, and says "Hello; sorry for
having disturbed you."
The bull reached out its head to Loranna, so that her head lay between its
huge, curving horns. It came so close that its moist, broad nose almost touched
her own, and sniffed her. Then it snorted, blowing warm breath into her face so
that her hair blew up, turned, and galloped away, its tiny, brush-like tail
held high.
Presently the bull returned; with it was a young man, probably an Imperial,
though he didn't have the look of a pure Imperial.
The young man wore a simple tunic and wrapped leggings, which suited his
graceful, lithesome form better than any clothes they had ever seen. His hair
had not been cut, clearly, in ages; it fell in a great gleaming mane of dark
gold, framing his face, which had a sweetness rarely seen except in children
too young to talk. He carried a shepherd's staff, and the staff was like a
living tree, bearing leaves and flowers.
The young man put his arms around the bull's neck, and rubbed the poll of its
head, then kissed its broad flat cheek. The bull galloped away again, leaving
the young man, who said nothing, simply smiled.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 12:43 PM)
The Azurites were saying Cyndarius's army were heading
west through the pass toward Cyrodiil," Goranthir whispered, his eyes on
the door. "How is your stealth?
"I've done stealth before," muttered Marein cheerfully, "and
Shai is quieter than most anything I've heard in my life, even while she knocks
you out. It's Diamond who doesn't know anything about sneaking, I found that
out when I was getting her here from High Rock. One of us probably ought to
carry her..."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:52 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 02:51 PM)
The bull galloped away again, leaving the young man, who said
nothing, simply smiled.
Herwyn bowed politely to the rustic man.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:55 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 04:52 PM)
Herwyn bowed politely to the rustic man.
Isidor followed suit, and extended his hand to the young man.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:57 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 04:51 PM)
I've done stealth before," muttered Marein
cheerfully, "and Shai is quieter than most anything I've heard in my life,
even while she knocks you out. It's Diamond who doesn't know anything about
sneaking, I found that out when I was getting her here from High Rock. One of
us probably ought to carry her...
"You'll be all right," Goranthir smiled. "As long as you don't
go looking for trouble and keep your head down so they can't see your eyes. The
most dangerous places are on the edges of their territory ..."
He looked towards the Gate. What was he supposed to do? It looked like it'd cut
him up ... Surely that's not part of the plan ...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:58 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 04:51 PM)
The bull reached out its head to Loranna, so that her head lay
between its huge, curving horns. It came so close that its moist, broad nose
almost touched her own, and sniffed her. Then it snorted, blowing warm breath
into her face so that her hair blew up, turned, and galloped away, its tiny,
brush-like tail held high.
Presently the bull returned; with it was a young man, probably an
Imperial, though he didn't have the look of a pure Imperial.
The young man wore a simple tunic and wrapped leggings, which suited his
graceful, lithesome form better than any clothes they had ever seen. His hair
had not been cut, clearly, in ages; it fell in a great gleaming mane of
dark gold, framing his face, which had a sweetness rarely seen except in
children too young to talk. He carried a shepherd's staff, and the staff was
like a living tree, bearing leaves and flowers.
The young man put his arms around the bull's neck, and rubbed the poll of its
head, then kissed its broad flat cheek. The bull galloped away again, leaving
the young man, who said nothing, simply smiled.
Loranna felt odd when the bull sniffed her; part of her had wanted to giggle,
though she refrained, more uncosciously than deliberately. Then, the beautiful
man came forward and Loranna immediately thought He's even prettier than
Cyndarius ...
"H ... Hello," Loranna says, smiling, thinking for a moment she saw
something in this man that reminded her of Slyvos - not his looks, so much ...
well, actually, yes; that look on his face, that hint of youth that defied his
actual years, that was what always made her heart tremble with Slyvos ...
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:58 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 12:57 PM)
You'll be all right," Goranthir smiled. "As long
as you don't go looking for trouble and keep your head down so they can't see
your eyes. The most dangerous places are on the edges of their territory
...
He looked towards the Gate. What was he supposed to do? It looked
like it'd cut him up ... Surely that's not part of the plan ...
"Wait, wait, wait," said Marein sharply, "You're thinking of
going up there alone?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:03 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 10:48 PM)
Cyndarius smiled. "First Cohort, Seventh Squad. You tell
me. And, thank you."
Cyndarius rode off toward the front of the column.
"M'lord!" a young voice called to Nalion a moment later. It was a
calvaryman, leading another fine brown charger by the reins. "M'lord, I
was told to bring you a horse. His name is Forsa."
He handed the reins to Nalion, nodded, and rode off in a hurry.
Nalion mustered the horse with an appreciative glance.
"Well, I think we'll get along nicely, hmm, 'Forsa'?", Nalion
muttered and pated the charger's mane. Taking the rains, he mounted. Riding up
to a soldier, he asked for directions to the First Cohort and set out.
A much too short ride later, he arrived at his destination, the Seventh Squad
of the First Cohort. Dismounting, he looked around. Luckily, the ranks of the
Legionaires were easily discernible.
"Good day to you!" he greeted as he adressed the Corporal. "I've
been sent by General Cyndarius. How are things standing in this unit?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:03 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 04:58 PM)
Wait, wait, wait," said Marein sharply, "You're
thinking of going up there alone?
Goranthir nodded quickly and stepped towards the gate. "You said there are
only seven now. They need an Eighth."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 03:52 PM)
Herwyn bowed politely to the rustic man.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 03:55 PM)
Isidor followed suit, and extended his hand to the young man.
The graceful young man took Isidor's hand in his own. His hand was warm, and
calloused, and just as ineffable as everything else about this realm; Isidor
felt that it was only due to the young man's wondrous self-control that his
hand hadn't been crushed.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 03:58 PM)
Loranna felt odd when the bull sniffed her; part of her had
wanted to giggle, though she refrained, more uncosciously than
deliberately. Then, the beautiful man came forward and Loranna
immediately thought He's even prettier than Cyndarius ...
"H ... Hello," Loranna says, smiling, thinking for a moment she saw
something in this man that reminded her of Slyvos - not his looks, so much ...
well, actually, yes; that look on his face, that hint of youth that defied his
actual years, that was what always made her heart tremble with Slyvos ...
"Hello," he said, smiling, bowing his head towards Loranna and
Herywn.
He did not seem inclined to speak further.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 01:03 PM)
Goranthir nodded quickly and stepped towards the gate. "You
said there are only seven now. They need an Eighth."
"Oh, no, you don't, Goran, they don't need an eighth and there's no
telling what will happen if you go up there alone. If you go anywhere, I'm
coming with you; we'll split again in Kynareth, but the others would only just
have entered Dibella, so you'll be together with them."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:11 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 05:08 PM)
The graceful young man took Isidor's hand in his own. His hand
was warm, and calloused, and just as ineffable as everything else about this
realm; Isidor felt that it was only due to the young man's wondrous
self-control that his hand hadn't been crushed.
"Hello," he said, smiling, bowing his head towards Loranna and
Herywn.
He did not seem inclined to speak further.
"May we continue through?" Isidor asked, trying to sound cordial.
Posted by: Belwar Yesterday, 11:11 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 22 2005, 02:03 PM)
Nalion mustered the horse with an appreciative glance.
"Well, I think we'll get along nicely, hmm, 'Forsa'?", Nalion
muttered and pated the charger's mane. Taking the rains, he mounted. Riding up
to a soldier, he asked for directions to the First Cohort and set out.
A much too short ride later, he arrived at his destination, the Seventh Squad
of the First Cohort. Dismounting, he looked around. Luckily, the ranks of the
Legionaires were easily discernible.
"Good day to you!" he greeted as he adressed the Corporal. "I've
been sent by General Cyndarius. How are things standing in this unit?"
How odd it is that I, a mere Corporal, should be approached.. Rubyn
thought to himself. Of course he did not speak this out loud.
"Greetings, sir! We have been doing quite alright, if you ask me. A bit
griping here and there about this weather, though. Odd weather. And odd times
as well. Quite odd, indeed..."
Rubyn muttered the last sentance more to himself than to the man in front of
him. He had quietly hoped that meeting with the 103rd would bring some answers,
but none had come his way, yet.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 11:13 PM
(you wanted it, you get it... PIE!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:13 PM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 05:08 PM)
Oh, no, you don't, Goran, they don't need an eighth and
there's no telling what will happen if you go up there alone. If you go
anywhere, I'm coming with you; we'll split again in Kynareth, but the others
would only just have entered Dibella, so you'll be together with them.
Goranthir looked wide-eyed. "I don't know what that means, splitting in
Kynareth and entering Dibella ... I just know that the Gate only opened when
you came out. Maybe only eight can enter ..."
He gave a nervous laugh. "I guess there's only one way to be sure. Follow
me!"
The young ranger ran at the Gate, and with a shriek of sudden pain, was cut
into pieces.
"What was that?" came a voice on the other side of the tavern door.
"Somebody in there?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:18 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 04:11 PM)
"May we continue through?" Isidor asked, trying to
sound cordial.
"I shall not stop you," the young man said.
He had an accent which some of those present might have recognized as Colovian;
however, no one in Colovia had talked like that for centuries, except in the
mountain valleys and hidden places where visitors rarely came.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:19 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 05:18 PM)
"I shall not stop you," the young man said.
He had an accent which some of those present might have recognized as Colovian;
however, no one in Colovia had talked like that for centuries, except in the
mountain valleys and hidden places where visitors rarely came.
"Will anyone else?" Isidor said, to be sure.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:21 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 03:18 PM)
"I shall not stop you," the young man said.
He had an accent which some of those present might have recognized as
Colovian; however, no one in Colovia had talked like that for centuries,
except in the mountain valleys and hidden places where visitors rarely came.
Anya smiled and nodded her head. She gave a polite bow and went to follow the
others as well.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 03:19 PM)
"Will anyone else?" Isidor said, to be sure.
She looked a Isidor. Don't be saying anything you shouldn't again.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:22 PM
"You are gracious, good sir," Loranna says, curtesying
again.
" ... If I may ask a question of you though?" she continues.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:22 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 03:18 PM)
"I shall not stop you," the young man said.
He had an accent which some of those present might have recognized as
Colovian; however, no one in Colovia had talked like that for centuries,
except in the mountain valleys and hidden places where visitors rarely came.
Herwyn opened his mouth and said something long and complicated in perfect
Altmeran. Then he laughed. Altmeran had always been his very worst subject, in
school.
Sadly, he seemed to be the only one present who spoke it, at the moment, since
the odd man was staring at him silently.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:23 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 04:19 PM)
"Will anyone else?" Isidor said, to be sure.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 04:22 PM)
"You are gracious, good sir," Loranna says, curtesying
again.
" ... If I may ask a question of you though?" she continues.
He seemed about to respond to Isidor's question, but then laughed, a good
natured laugh, at Loranna's.
"I shall not stop you," he said again.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:24 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 05:13 PM)
The young ranger ran at the Gate, and with a shriek of sudden
pain, was cut into pieces.
Pain, pain, pain, pain ...
"And I'm standing on a sword," Goranthir said. "Ow."
And then he saw the dragons.
"Ow."
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:27 PM
"Damnit," said Marein, "Come on!" He ran up
at the gate, and the swords sliced - throwing him back into Shai and Diamond.
"It's blocked," he whispered frantically, "Only Eight can pass.
We have to run for it. I think there's a back door here..." He picked up
Diamond over his shoulder and crept to the back room. There was a door, but a
quick listen revealed the presence of guards on that side to.
The Azurite pounded on the door again.
"Chimney!" hissed Diamond, pointing. Shai nodded and rushed up into
the shaft, pulling herself up through the soot and cutting her arm up badly.
She stopped partway and extended a hand down to Marein, who followed, and
pulled Diamond behind him.
The guard burst through the door, looking around. The tavern seemed empty,
but...what was that flash of white by the fireplace? He peered into the hole.
Marein pulled Diamond out, and they lay flat on the rooftop, waiting.
The guard felt something heavy drop into his temple, and then he was knocked
into the stone bottom. As Shai heaved back up onto the roof, the guard's
partner came into the tavern, looking, and saw the unconscious form of his
fellow guard. Pushing him aside, he looked around. There was nobody there...
"ON THE ROOF!" He bellowed.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:27 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 05:23 PM)
He seemed about to respond to Isidor's question, but then
laughed, a good natured laugh, at Loranna's.
"I shall not stop you," he said again.
Loranna laughs herself, smiling; the man's charm was infectuous.
"Well," she says, "see ..." She pauses a moment, suddenly
struck by a feeling of foolishness to be asking this beautiful man about their
quest.
"We're trying to join friends of ours, to help fix that which has been
broken," she manages to say. "We were told that we might find a guide
in this realm. I was wondering ... would you know anything of that?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:29 PM
QUOTE(Belwar @ Aug 22 2005, 11:11 PM)
How odd it is that I, a mere Corporal, should be approached.. Rubyn thought to himself. Of course he did not speak this out
loud.
"Greetings, sir! We have been doing quite alright, if you ask me. A bit
griping here and there about this weather, though. Odd weather. And odd times
as well. Quite odd, indeed..."
Rubyn muttered the last sentance more to himself than to the man in front of
him. He had quietly hoped that meeting with the 103rd would bring some answers,
but none had come his way, yet.
It seemed to Nalion that a confused expression had crossed the face of the
corporal for an eyeblink.
"Nothing to worry about, Corporal. This is inofficial. No ranks, no
titles. I am called Nalion." He stretched out his hand in greeting.
"'Odd', Corporal?", the Breton asked and pushed back hood of his
robe. Immediately, the wind began to blow through his brown hair. "Odd
weather and times? How long do you serve already? You seem like an experienced
soldier to me."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:31 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 04:27 PM)
Loranna laughs herself, smiling; the man's charm was infectuous.
"Well," she says, "see ..." She pauses a moment,
suddenly struck by a feeling of foolishness to be asking this beautiful man
about their quest.
"We're trying to join friends of ours, to help fix that which has been
broken," she manages to say. "We were told that we might find a
guide in this realm. I was wondering ... would you know anything of
that?"
"I might," he said, looking as if he were trying to hold back
laughter. "Why so timid? Do I look so frightening to you?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 05:31 PM)
I might," he said, looking as if he were trying
to hold back laughter. "Why so timid? Do I look so frightening to
you?
Loranna blinks, then says " ... I don't know why I'm being so timid,
actually. I think it's just I'm being foolish."
She begins to laugh at herself. "And ... I haven't even asked your name
yet, and I'm asking you about guides through these realms. I'm Loranna; it's a
pleasure to meet you, good sir." She holds out her hand to the handsome
youth.
"What might you know, then?" she asks, smiling.
Posted by: Belwar Yesterday, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 22 2005, 02:29 PM)
It seemed to Nalion that a confused expression had crossed the
face of the corporal for an eyeblink.
"Nothing to worry about, Corporal. This is inofficial. No ranks, no
titles. I am called Nalion." He stretched out his hand in greeting.
"'Odd', Corporal?", the Breton asked and pushed back hood of his
robe. Immediately, the wind began to blow through his brown hair. "Odd
weather and times? How long do you serve already? You seem like an experienced
soldier to me."
"Nalion, is it?" Rubyn said, while grasping the mans hand. "My
name is Rubyn, Dane Rubyn. And yes, odd indeed. Never have I seen such weather
in a place like this. Anyway, I have served in the legions since I was but a
lad of 5 years of age. What of yourself?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 05:24 PM)
Ow.
Actually it didn't hurt through his boots if he kept his balance ... which was
a little tricky to do when your attention is not on the ground but on the
dragons swooping through the sky.
ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow!
"Nice dragon."
Goranthir had never spoken to a dragon before. He didn't know if he could. He
decided now would be a bad time to play around with it.
Anyhow, they didn't seem to notice him.
There was a gate ahead of him. More swords.
Oh give me a break, I get diced eight times?
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 04:35 PM)
Loranna blinks, then says " ... I don't know why I'm being
so timid, actually. I think it's just I'm being foolish."
She begins to laugh at herself. "And ... I haven't even asked your
name yet, and I'm asking you about guides through these realms. I'm
Loranna; it's a pleasure to meet you, good sir." She holds out her
hand to the handsome youth.
"What might you know, then?" she asks, smiling.
"Deothur the Shepherd," the young man said. "Called Deothur the
Simple by some, who meant to insult me though I consider it a compliment, and
Deothur the Beautiful by others who meant it as praise, though it's foolish
praise, since my beauty is not my own but the gift of My Lady; and why praise
her, when everything praises her?"
He gestured to the world around him.
"I am old friends with one of your company, although I don't see him here.
Did you need a guide?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:43 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 03:40 PM)
Deothur the Shepherd," the young man said.
"Called Deothur the Simple by some, who meant to insult me though I
consider it a compliment, and Deothur the Beautiful by others who meant it as
praise, though it's foolish praise, since my beauty is not my own but the gift
of My Lady; and why praise her, when everything praises her?
He gestured to the world around him.
"I am old friends with one of your company, although I don't see him here.
Did you need a guide?"
"Saint Deothur," Herwyn said. "I've met your foot. Pleased to
make the acquaintance of the rest of you."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:43 PM
QUOTE(Belwar @ Aug 22 2005, 11:35 PM)
Nalion, is it?" Rubyn said, while grasping the mans
hand. "My name is Rubyn, Dane Rubyn. And yes, odd indeed. Never have I seen
such weather in a place like this. Anyway, I have served in the legions since I
was but a lad of 5 years of age. What of yourself?
"Never served. It's not my preferred profession. My way took me
elsewhere.", Nalion answered, then continued.
"The weather is truly odd, Dane.", Nalion nodded. "It's almost
as if... well. There's something around all this, you know? Something you may
not be able to point a finger at, which eludes your eyes, but still lingers
just in the corner of your vision. The situation, the oddities around..."
The Breton seem to jump from one thought to another, yet it would seem odd to
Dane that Nalion still eyed him with some sort of curious expression.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 05:40 PM)
Deothur the Shepherd," the young man said.
"Called Deothur the Simple by some, who meant to insult me though I
consider it a compliment, and Deothur the Beautiful by others who meant it as
praise, though it's foolish praise, since my beauty is not my own but the gift
of My Lady; and why praise her, when everything praises her?
He gestured to the world around him.
"I am old friends with one of your company, although I don't see him here.
Did you need a guide?"
"Deothur, the Simple," Loranna says sincerely, recalling now that she
knew this man - or, rather, had seen a statue of him before, in Cyrodiil. Her
face shines with a radiant smile.
"Your simplicity humbles me, dear. Yes, we did need a guide; your old
friend could not follow the path we take. We'd be honored if you could help us,
however you may."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:46 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 05:40 PM)
Deothur the Shepherd," the young man said. Did
you need a guide?
"It is good to meet you, Deothur. We are told we need a guide."
Posted by: Belwar Yesterday, 11:55 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 22 2005, 02:43 PM)
"Never served. It's not my preferred profession. My way
took me elsewhere.", Nalion answered, then continued.
"The weather is truly odd, Dane.", Nalion nodded. "It's almost
as if... well. There's something around all this, you know? Something you may
not be able to point a finger at, which eludes your eyes, but still lingers
just in the corner of your vision. The situation, the oddities around..."
The Breton seem to jump from one thought to another, yet it would seem odd to
Dane that Nalion still eyed him with some sort of curious expression.
Rubyn shifted uncomfortably. He didn't want to, but he couldn't help himself.
He had to ask.
"Have you noticed anything... different? And more than just the weather.
I.. I don't know what to say.. just a difference." He chuckled than.
"What am I saying? I probably sound like a madman right about now."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:59 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 04:45 PM)
"Deothur, the Simple," Loranna says sincerely,
recalling now that she knew this man - or, rather, had seen a statue of him
before, in Cyrodiil. Her face shines with a radiant smile.
"Your simplicity humbles me, dear. Yes, we did need a guide; your
old friend could not follow the path we take. We'd be honored if you
could help us, however you may."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 04:46 PM)
It is good to meet you, Deothur. We are told we need a
guide.
"This part is simple," Deothur said. "Follow the path; do not
touch the fruit. If you touch the fruit, there will be trouble."
He led them forward, through the heavily laden trees. It was difficult not to
touch the fruit; they had to stoop to pass under drooping branches, and twist
to avoid ones that came from the sides. The fruit smelled delectable. A very
small golden-coated monkey scrambled up Deothur's leg, and sat on his shoulder.
A voice whispered from the grass, so that only Slyvos could hear it.
"Pick me," the voice said, "And you will never need to be
jealous of anyone ever again. I will make you the best looking man the world
has ever seen."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:01 AM
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:03 AM
Akatosh
"Now," the dark-robed figure said, turning its hooded head towards
Goranthir on the slender bridge. "You stand on the path; you have come a
long way. Will you turn back, or will you make the payment that is required to
pass the gate?"
Goranthir’s eyes narrowed. “I’ll make the payment. How much?”
"One eighth of your substance, ranger," the dark-robed figure said,
inclining its hooded head towards Goranthir. "What the spheres gave to you
as your spirit traveled inwards from the Outer Realms and took flesh, now you
must give back, if you intend to leave the spheres of the divines."
Goranthir’s eyes narrowed even more. “Okay.”
"Then make your payment, and pass through the gate," the figure said,
and bowed.
Goranthir leapt into the gate with another shriek, and gave up his Willpower.
He wasn’t using it anyhow.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:06 AM
He looked around a bit, his head unmoving, wondering where the
voice came from. He whispered to himself...
'who... or what said that?'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 05:03 PM)
Akatosh
"Now," the dark-robed figure said, turning its hooded head towards
Goranthir on the slender bridge. "You stand on the path; you have come a
long way. Will you turn back, or will you make the payment that is required to
pass the gate?"
Goranthir’s eyes narrowed. “I’ll make the payment. How much?”
"One eighth of your substance, ranger," the dark-robed figure said,
inclining its hooded head towards Goranthir. "What the spheres gave to you
as your spirit traveled inwards from the Outer Realms and took flesh, now you
must give back, if you intend to leave the spheres of the divines."
Goranthir’s eyes narrowed even more. “Okay.”
"Then make your payment, and pass through the gate," the figure said,
and bowed.
Goranthir leapt into the gate with another shriek, and gave up his
Willpower. He wasn’t using it anyhow.
On the other side was the wind, and the ice, and the stone house in the
distance.
Nearer to hand, however, were fat black goats.
The wolves had gone. So had the moonlight. It was morning now.
The goats stood in a group, and complained plaintively. To others it sounded
like bleating, but Goranthir was a ranger.
"How much longer will we stay like this?"
"I don't care about the rest of you, I'm going to feed myself to the
wolves."
"Very heroic, Geiri, very heroic. And you'll get back inside the hall that
way, won't you?"
Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(Belwar @ Aug 22 2005, 11:55 PM)
Rubyn shifted uncomfortably. He didn't want to, but he couldn't
help himself. He had to ask.
"Have you noticed anything... different? And more than just the weather.
I.. I don't know what to say.. just a difference." He chuckled than.
"What am I saying? I probably sound like a madman right about now."
Nalion nodded and a smile crept up his face.
"Very good. Yes, something is indeed different, Dane. Not many people
recognize it, though. And it's by all means no sign of madness. You can speak
freely. There will be ears to listen to you.", Nalion said reassuringly
and took Dane a bit to the side.
"This may sound confusing to you now, but the world is trembling in its
foundations and it is not what is used to be. I fear I don't have the time to
explain it in full, for this will be hard to explain, but you will learn. As
all have done. You seem like a good man to me, you've got potential."
Nalion patted the Corporal on the shoulder and shot him another reassuring
smile.
"I have to leave now, Dane, I would like to spend more time talking, but
right now, another duty calls me off. We will speak again. Farewell."
Nalion nodded curtly, then walked back to his mount and returned to Cyndarius.
"He's one of us. His name is Dane Rubyn. He knows that things are
wrong here, more than most people here."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:10 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 05:06 PM)
He looked around a bit, his head unmoving, wondering where the
voice came from. He whispered to himself...
'who... or what said that?'
The voice came from a tiny, red flower by the side of the path, buried under
some ferns.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 06:09 PM)
How much longer will we stay like this?
"I don't care about the rest of you, I'm going to feed myself to the
wolves."
"Very heroic, Geiri, very heroic. And you'll get back inside the hall that
way, won't you?"
"Pardon me," Goranthir said, though it sounded all the world like ehehehehhhh.
"I'm looking my companions who passed by here - whoa!"
He righted himself before falling. The wind was picking up.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:14 AM
Slyvos caught a look at the flower, then heard his own little
voice in his head talk...
{you know as well as I do that you want it... but wait..}
The khajiit kinda froze in place, just staring at the flower.
'yah I know I want it... but the guy said... well, he said none of the
FRUIT... not the flowers...' {we're not stupid, snap out of it you
idiot!!}
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:14 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 22 2005, 04:09 PM)
Nalion nodded curtly, then walked back to his mount and returned
to Cyndarius.
"He's one of us. His name is Dane Rubyn. He knows that things are
wrong here, more than most people here."
"Thank you, Nalion," Cyndarius said. "You're a good man."
"We won't be stopping at nightfall. I want to be through the pass by
morning.
"Maybe it'll be warmer on the other side," he added with a smile.
Posted by: Belwar Today, 12:17 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 22 2005, 03:09 PM)
Nalion nodded and a smile crept up his face.
"Very good. Yes, something is indeed different, Dane. Not many people
recognize it, though. And it's by all means no sign of madness. You can speak
freely. There will be ears to listen to you.", Nalion said reassuringly
and took Dane a bit to the side.
"This may sound confusing to you now, but the world is trembling in its
foundations and it is not what is used to be. I fear I don't have the time to
explain it in full, for this will be hard to explain, but you will learn. As
all have done. You seem like a good man to me, you've got potential."
Nalion patted the Corporal on the shoulder and shot him another reassuring
smile.
"I have to leave now, Dane, I would like to spend more time talking, but
right now, another duty calls me off. We will speak again. Farewell."
Nalion nodded curtly, then walked back to his mount and returned to Cyndarius.
"He's one of us. His name is Dane Rubyn. He knows that things are
wrong here, more than most people here."
Rubyn stared off at the retreating man in shock. And relief. He had finally
found some answers, and some people who knew what the hell was going on. Well,
maybe not, maybe those answers just bred more questions. But it was something,
and that was all that he could ask for. As soon as he got back to the his unit,
he threw off his joviel self and assumed once again the stance of a corporal.
"Keep marching, men! I'm not about to start off my reputation with this
new General as a man who lets his men slack off. Benji, what the hell do you
think you're doing?!"
Hopefully, things would start to get back to normal now. In the back of his
mind, though, he suspected that normal was exactly the opposite of the coming
future events.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 05:12 PM)
"Pardon me," Goranthir said, though it sounded all the
world like ehehehehhhh. "I'm looking my companions who passed by
here - whoa!"
He righted himself before falling. The wind was picking up.
"This bridge, that's new," one of the goats said. "And eight
people passed along it, earlier this evening. Fat lot of good it did us. I
should have flung myself on their swords."
"Stuff it, Geiri," said one of the other goats. "He's just upset
because we can't get into the widow's house to be eaten. It's all well and good
being a goat for one night, we lost the battle, fair enough, but who wants to
be a goat forever?"
"I wouldn't mind so much if any of you lot were girl goats," said
Geiri.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:23 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 05:14 PM)
Slyvos caught a look at the flower, then heard his own little
voice in his head talk...
{you know as well as I do that you want it... but wait..}
The khajiit kinda froze in place, just staring at the flower.
'yah I know I want it... but the guy said... well, he said none of the
FRUIT... not the flowers...' {we're not stupid, snap out of it you
idiot!!}
"Beautiful, isn't he? I can make her look at you like that," the
flower whispered. "I can make everyone look at you like that."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 06:14 PM)
Slyvos caught a look at the flower, then heard his own little
voice in his head talk...
{you know as well as I do that you want it... but wait..}
The khajiit kinda froze in place, just staring at the flower.
'yah I know I want it... but the guy said... well, he said none of the
FRUIT... not the flowers...' {we're not stupid, snap out of it you
idiot!!}
Loranna had been ducking and weaving and had even tucked her hair into the back
of her robe in order to avoid touching the fruit. The scents were driving her
crazy, threatening her balance.
She notices Slyvos hanging back and pauses, saying "Sly hun, what are you
waiting for?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:26 AM
Slyvos was practically about the leap off the bridge and people
could tell just by how his body moved about then, till suddenly he stopped, and
his eyes went green.
{can't let you get us both killed...} 'I... owe you.'
his eyes went back to normal, and his shoulder's slumped, his eyes never
leaving that damned flower...
'just... this... when you look at me, Lor, what do you see?'
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:27 AM
Anya watched Slyvos warily. He seemed to be placing undo
interest in one flower. Lotus cawed nervously too, Anya reached up to scratch
his chin out of habit, still watching Slyvos stare at the flower.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 06:20 PM)
This bridge, that's new," one of the goats
said. "And eight people passed along it, earlier this evening. Fat lot of
good it did us. I should have flung myself on their swords.
"Stuff it, Geiri," said one of the other goats. "He's just upset
because we can't get into the widow's house to be eaten. It's all well and good
being a goat for one night, we lost the battle, fair enough, but who wants to
be a goat forever?"
"I wouldn't mind so much if any of you lot were girl goats,"
said Geiri.
Goats who lost the battle and became goats who want to be eaten.
Goranthir's head swam. And then another blast of wind nearly took him over the
edge. He grabbed Geiri's horns for support.
"Sorry," neighed Goranthir. "It's a bit windy here. I'm not
really sure what I'm supposed to be doing other than catching up with my
companions ... But why do you want to be eaten? How did you become goats?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:31 AM
Shaka remained on foot. If most of the soldiers had to march, he
wasn't going to ride on a wagon. He had wrapped cloth around his usually-bare
talons, which helped a little. He didn't blame Nalion for accepting the gift of
the horse, though.
He mused aloud to other adventurers: "So all we know is that Cyrodiil has
fallen. I wonder if the Emperor is holed up somewhere. I hope so . . . ."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:32 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 05:28 PM)
Goats who lost the battle and became goats who want to be eaten.
Goranthir's head swam. And then another blast of wind nearly took him
over the edge. He grabbed Geiri's horns for support.
"Sorry," neighed Goranthir. "It's a bit windy here. I'm
not really sure what I'm supposed to be doing other than catching up with my
companions ... But why do you want to be eaten? How did you become
goats?"
"We fight every day," the goat said. "The captains pick sides,
and we have a glorious battle. The ones who get killed in the battle are turned
into goats, and the victors roast them for the victory meal. Then they put the
bones back inside the skin and we come alive again in time for some carousing
with the wenches and a lot of mead. It's a great life! But something's gone
wrong. The widow's house is locked solid and no one's come out to get us for
the roasting."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 06:26 PM)
Slyvos was practically about the leap off the bridge and people
could tell just by how his body moved about then, till suddenly he stopped, and
his eyes went green.
{can't let you get us both killed...} 'I... owe you.'
his eyes went back to normal, and his shoulder's slumped, his eyes never
leaving that damned flower...
'just... this... when you look at me, Lor, what do you see?'
"I see the man I want more than anyone else," Loranna tells Slyvos.
"The man who gave up everything he knew for thousands and thousands of
years, for me. The man I'd give anything to, to make him smile and realize he's
just as sweet and kind as anyone, if only he'd let himself see it."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 06:32 PM)
We fight every day," the goat said. "The
captains pick sides, and we have a glorious battle. The ones who get killed in
the battle are turned into goats, and the victors roast them for the victory
meal. Then they put the bones back inside the skin and we come alive again in
time for some carousing with the wenches and a lot of mead. It's a great
life! But something's gone wrong. The widow's house is locked solid and
no one's come out to get us for the roasting.
"Very vexing," Goranthir bleated sympathetically. "Things are
amiss all over. My home is also not following the rules. That's what my
companions and I are trying to fix. I don't know how they passed through here
with this wind, though ..."
He tried crawling on all fours. It was slow, but he felt fairly stable.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:42 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 05:40 PM)
Very vexing," Goranthir bleated sympathetically.
"Things are amiss all over. My home is also not following the
rules. That's what my companions and I are trying to fix. I don't
know how they passed through here with this wind, though ...
He tried crawling on all fours. It was slow, but he felt fairly stable.
"There's always been wind," the goat said. "But this wind is
different, it's blowing the same direction all the time, it doesn't feel
natural."
"Hey," Geiri said suddenly. "You could kill us, and skin us, and
that would fix the problem."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:42 AM
Slyvos gave a little smile, and closed his eyes.
'well little flowers, I don't need to be perfect to make my love happy...
that's what I needed to hear.' {now, aren't you glad you didn't get rid of
me?} 'again, don't push it...'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 05:42 PM)
Slyvos gave a little smile, and closed his eyes.
'well little flowers, I don't need to be perfect to make my love happy...
that's what I needed to hear.' {now, aren't you glad you didn't get rid of
me?} 'again, don't push it...'
Deothur smiled. He stepped backwards; his bare foot hovered, for a moment, just
over the little red flower; then he set his foot down safely to one side, and
continued walking.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 06:42 PM)
Slyvos gave a little smile, and closed his eyes.
'well little flowers, I don't need to be perfect to make my love happy...
that's what I needed to hear.' {now, aren't you glad you didn't get rid of
me?} 'again, don't push it...'
Loranna raises her eyebrows at Slyvos. "Um, hun?" she says. "We
still have a ways to go, and fruit to avoid on the way ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:52 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 06:42 PM)
There's always been wind," the goat said.
"But this wind is different, it's blowing the same direction all the time,
it doesn't feel natural.
"Hey," Geiri said suddenly. "You could kill us, and skin
us, and that would fix the problem."
"Would it?" the ranger smiled. "I don't see how that would help
my problem at all ... You're pretty sure-footed. Maybe you could help guide me
to the Gate?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:52 AM
He chuckled, feeling a bit better now.
'okay then, what are we waiting for? best we get a move on...'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 05:46 PM)
Loranna raises her eyebrows at Slyvos. "Um,
hun?" she says. "We still have a ways to go, and fruit to avoid
on the way ..."
"There is one flower I can let you have," Deothur said. "Most of
these flowers belong to my Lady, but this flower is my own. When Tiber Septim
brought his armies to my valley, I asked him to turn aside, because the flower
grew there, and no other place, and he did as I asked, like a true gentleman,
as well as a hero."
He bent, and picked a small, white flower.
"This is called trueflower."
"Whoever holds me," the flower said, "That one shall not be
deceived, by any spell or artifice. That is my virtue."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 06:55 PM)
There is one flower I can let you have,"
Deothur said. "Most of these flowers belong to my Lady, but this flower is
my own. When Tiber Septim brought his armies to my valley, I asked him to turn
aside, because the flower grew there, and no other place, and he did as I asked,
like a true gentleman, as well as a hero.
He bent, and picked a small, white flower.
"This is called trueflower."
"Whoever holds me," the flower said, "That one shall not
be deceived, by any spell or artifice. That is my virtue."
Isidor was tempted to reach for the flower, but didn't know if he should.
"May I?" He asked, Deothur.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 05:52 PM)
Would it?" the ranger smiled. "I don't see how
that would help my problem at all ... You're pretty sure-footed. Maybe
you could help guide me to the Gate?
"Damn it!" said Geiri. "I'm going to be a goat 'til I die."
"This is Aetherius," one of the other goats said mournfully. "We
won't ever die."
"It would help us, young one," said another goat. "I don't know
what we can offer in return. But it would be a kindness. We would like to be
men again."
Posted by: Tri Today, 01:00 AM
"Run!" cried Diamond "Cyndarius said to go -
" she was cut off, hit by a whizzing arrow. She screamed in pain.
"Come on, Shai!" barked Marein. "Let's go!" He hoisted
Diamond roughly over his shoulder again and darted across the rooftoop,
skipping onto the neighboring one.
A lone Azurite climbed up onto the roof in their way. Marein set Diamond down
behind him, reaching for his dagger.
She was young, tall, and looked like she had been an Imperial before an
Azurite. She was outfitted in a fully Daedric armor suit and held a
threatening-looking Dai-Katana...
There was a piercing shriek. Winged Twilight.
Marein and Shai both gasped. "No! You - you died at the Dawn!"
exclaimed Marein.
Celeste's laugh was short, clipped, and cruel. "I? Die at the Dawn? A lie!
Indeed, I was held in great respect amongst Azurites after my efforts ensuring
things went through!"
Marein backed away, shaking his head. "This can't be happening..."
Just a day earlier, he had asked himself, What if Celeste tried to kill
Loranna or one of the others? Now he was finding out.
Celeste feigned a forward stab, which Marein moved to block, but she instead
spun around him and swung in a slice at Diamond. Already agitated by the arrow
wound, Diamond shouted out, suffering, and collapsed in a heap on the ground.
"NO!" Marein screamed, turning to face her. This girl was his charge
- it was his fault she was here - "Celeste! It's me, how can you not
recognize me?"
"Oh, I recognize you. Why do you think it is I who is here to finish you?
I want to see you dead and done for!"
Tears stung at Marein's eyes, and Celeste moved again, trying to run Shai
through from behind.
Shai dropped into a split and dealt a blow to Celeste's legs, causing her to
buckle. Celeste swung again, raising her sword in an axe-like motion over
Diamond's unconscious body.
With an animal snarl, Marein leapt onto her, seizing the sword, fighting her
down, wrestling on the snow-topped with the Azurite. The Twilight flew down and
battered him with it's wings, clawing, scratching biting, and he screamed out
in pain - and Shai was there, tackling the Daedra and punching its ugly skull -
Celeste again moved against Diamond.
"No!" roared Marein. He would not let her. Before he knew what he was
doing, his hand was down his robes and out with his dagger, and then - he was
holding off the sword with his bare hand - Shai was losing to the Twilight -
his robe ripped open under strain - and abruptly the dagger plunged into
Celeste's heart.
Time seemed to freeze. A thousand volts of raw electrical power poured into
Celeste's body, and she twitched and yelled uncontrollably. Her hair burst into
flames.
The Twilight disappeared. Diamond moaned from below.
"No," whispered Marein, looking at his hands and his knife in horror,
"No. No! NO!"
Another arrow flew in and struck him square in the chest. For a moment, it
looked like he didn't notice, but then he snapped it out furiously, picked up
Diamond's limp form, and motioned for Shai to follow as he ran.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 06:55 PM)
There is one flower I can let you have,"
Deothur said. "Most of these flowers belong to my Lady, but this flower is
my own. When Tiber Septim brought his armies to my valley, I asked him to turn
aside, because the flower grew there, and no other place, and he did as I
asked, like a true gentleman, as well as a hero.
He bent, and picked a small, white flower.
"This is called trueflower."
"Whoever holds me," the flower said, "That one shall not
be deceived, by any spell or artifice. That is my virtue."
"Deothur," Loranna says, "thank you ..."
There wasn't anything else to say to such a gift; just the fact that he had
offered it to the party made Loranna feel near light-headed.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 05:58 PM)
Isidor was tempted to reach for the flower, but didn't know if
he should. "May I?" He asked, Deothur.
Deothur placed the flower into Isidor's hand.
"We should hurry," he said, "Before any other flowers get bright
ideas. Mind your heads. Arynel was wise to set your path through this part of
the paradise; there are worse temptations here for mortals than these."
Ahead was the gate.
A beautiful, long-necked nymph rose from the earth and called something to
Deothur in her own language; he called back a reply, and she burst into tears
and fled.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 07:05 PM)
Deothur placed the flower into Isidor's hand.
"We should hurry," he said, "Before any other flowers get
bright ideas. Mind your heads. Arynel was wise to set your path through
this part of the paradise; there are worse temptations here for
mortals than these."
Ahead was the gate.
A beautiful, long-necked nymph rose from the earth and called something to
Deothur in her own language; he called back a reply, and she burst into
tears and fled.
Isidor smiled said "Thank you." to Deothur, and put the flower
silentley into his pocket. Isidor nodded at Deothur's words and said "We
should go, now."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:09 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 07:00 PM)
Damn it!" said Geiri. "I'm going to be a
goat 'til I die.
"This is Aetherius," one of the other goats said mournfully.
"We won't ever die."
"It would help us, young one," said another goat. "I don't
know what we can offer in return. But it would be a kindness. We would like to
be men again."
Goranthir got shakily back up to his feet and took out his daikatana. It was no
great pleasure to kill a creature out of mercy, but he had done it before.
Tamriel is full of walking, wounded animals, begging to end the pain if you can
hear them.
"If this is really what you want," Goranthir said with a sober errerrehhehhhheh.
"Line up. I'm not going to go charging at you in this wind, on this narrow
bridge ..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 07:05 PM)
Deothur placed the flower into Isidor's hand.
"We should hurry," he said, "Before any other flowers get
bright ideas. Mind your heads. Arynel was wise to set your path through
this part of the paradise; there are worse temptations here for
mortals than these."
Ahead was the gate.
A beautiful, long-necked nymph rose from the earth and called something to
Deothur in her own language; he called back a reply, and she burst into
tears and fled.
Loranna smiles. "We'll have to thank him for his foresight," she
says, "when we meet up with him again."
She watches the nymph flee, and reflects that Deothur was right about those
other temptations. She flashes Slyvos a quick grin as they approach the gate.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:16 AM
Slyvos blushes a bit under all that fur... so luckily no one
could see; he just gave Loranna the innocent kitten eyes and continued walking.
Posted by: Shardie Today, 01:16 AM
Daggerfall City had fallen to the Army of the bay, however,
clearing out the remainder of the kingdom was quite a chore. Maranda was in
charge of this, whilst Drevious and the rest of the army was marching towards
Anticare. But back to the siege of Pale Pass, where poor Lyssia is holed up
Pale Pass
Losses were great, yet the snow was subsudeing. Pale Pass was holding, but only
just. A week, the Captian predicted, thier unit could hold out for a week
longer. Already, those gathered at the pass were making thier way over the snow
ridden path to the safety of Skyrim, yet Lyssia chose to stay. She had to make
her way to Cyrodiil, she HAD to see if Landon was okay
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:20 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 06:09 PM)
Goranthir got shakily back up to his feet and took out his
daikatana. It was no great pleasure to kill a creature out of mercy, but
he had done it before. Tamriel is full of walking, wounded animals,
begging to end the pain if you can hear them.
"If this is really what you want," Goranthir said with a sober errerrehhehhhheh.
"Line up. I'm not going to go charging at you in this wind, on this
narrow bridge ..."
It took some time to slaughter, skin, and bone the goats, but when the bones
were placed back inside the skins, they became living men.
Living Nords, to be more exact.
Geiri, a towering black-bearded Nord, threw his arms around Goranthir.
"NOOOO!" the other Nords shrieked in unison.
"Do you want to crush his poor little elvish bones to powder?"
"Geiri... next time we fight, that's all I have to say right now... next
time."
"All right, I was just making a joke, no harm done," Geiri said
irritably. "Very well done, lad. I'd offer you my shield in payment, but I
see your sword requires two hands."
"The boy needs something to keep off the wind," another Nord said.
"Take my ring," the oldest of the men said. He was clearly no
warrior, but a Shaman, grizzled and ancient. "As long as you have it on
your hand, nothing on earth will knock you off your feet. Very useful when
casting spells; and useful on such a puny bridge."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:24 AM
Tamriel, Skyrim
The trip through Rift Pass was arduous, especially for the already-weary
troops, but nonetheless the legions made their way through the endless snow.
The new General was not the sort of man people wanted to let down, no matter
how worn-out they felt.
About a week into their journey, as night was starting to fall and camp was
being made, one of the scouts comes to Cyndarius's tent and salutes.
"Sir, we've found a group of refugees five miles south of our
position," he says. "No more than a couple dozen people, all children
and old men and women. Only one warrior in the whole lot from what we saw - a
big man with a red beard and an ebony axe and shield, and a huge sword on his
back."
The scout indicates the refugees on the map he drew up. "They look pretty
bad sir; most of the adults we saw were wounded, some heavily so."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 06:16 PM)
Slyvos blushes a bit under all that fur... so luckily no one
could see; he just gave Loranna the innocent kitten eyes and continued walking.
As they reached the Gate of Dibella, Tris appeared, out of breath.
"The General says you need eight. If one has turned back, someone else
will have to come join you. So I'm going back to find someone. If I can't find
anyone, I'll have to pass the gates and come that way myself. You should
wait."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 07:20 PM)
Take my ring," the oldest of the men said. He
was clearly no warrior, but a Shaman, grizzled and ancient. "As long as
you have it on your hand, nothing on earth will knock you off your feet. Very
useful when casting spells; and useful on such a puny bridge.
Goranthir laugh delightedly with the rough-housing, even if it was on a
razor-sharp sword bridge, and thanked the shaman kindly for the gift of the
ring.
"My second gift of Kynareth," Goranthir smiled, showing them his
sword and the Kynarine blast.
"I should get to my companions though," he said, starting off toward
the gate.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 07:29 PM)
As they reached the Gate of Dibella, Tris appeared, out of
breath.
"The General says you need eight. If one has turned back, someone else
will have to come join you. So I'm going back to find someone. If I can't find
anyone, I'll have to pass the gates and come that way myself. You should
wait."
Loranna nods to Tris. "All right," she says to Tris, raising her
hands to cast a restore fatigue spell. "We'll wait for you here dear; good
luck to you."
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 07:24 PM)
Tamriel, Skyrim
The trip through Rift Pass was arduous, especially for the already-weary
troops, but nonetheless the legions made their way through the endless
snow. The new General was not the sort of man people wanted to let down,
no matter how worn-out they felt.
About a week into their journey, as night was starting to fall and camp was
being made, one of the scouts comes to Cyndarius's tent and salutes.
"Sir, we've found a group of refugees five miles south of our
position," he says. "No more than a couple dozen people, all
children and old men and women. Only one warrior in the whole lot from
what we saw - a big man with a red beard and an ebony axe and shield, and a
huge sword on his back."
The scout indicates the refugees on the map he drew up. "They look
pretty bad sir; most of the adults we saw were wounded, some heavily so."
Shaka, who was in a nearby tent with a number of the company, could tell a
scout was reporting to Cyndarius but not what was being said. He stood outside
the tentflap and watched.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 05:29 PM)
As they reached the Gate of Dibella, Tris appeared, out of
breath.
"The General says you need eight. If one has turned back, someone else
will have to come join you. So I'm going back to find someone. If I can't find
anyone, I'll have to pass the gates and come that way myself. You should
wait."
Herwyn noticed how much that idea seemed to appeal to Tris.
As Tris disappeared, he said, "My father always said that he preferred to
be on the front line of battle."
He eyed the sword gate.
"Facing the sword was never as bad as waiting to face the
sword."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 07:32 PM)
Herwyn noticed how much that idea seemed to appeal to Tris.
As Tris disappeared, he said, "My father always said that he preferred to
be on the front line of battle."
He eyed the sword gate.
"Facing the sword was never as bad as waiting to face the
sword."
"I know the feeling," Loranna says. "Only, for me, it was
waiting for Azura to wake up and smack me down."
Staring at the sword, she says " ... I prefer waiting for this sword to
that, come to think of it."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:37 AM
Goranthir ran over the chasm, the wind roaring around him,
twisting his cloak like a pair of wings. He saw the giant.
ow
And kept running past the mess of chairs, the crack in reality, and through the
Gate.
"THIS STILL [CENSORED] HURTS!"
He gave up his Intelligence. That always tripped him up anyhow.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:38 AM
Isidor took out the flower, and examined it. If he ever saw
Kethiah again, he would give it to her. It'd be useful in her line of work...
Or maybe, someone closer to him deserved it...
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:41 AM
Paradise
After he got over the agony, Goranthir smiled. Now this was nice.
He purred hello to the cats, and cawed to the birds as he ran forward.
And then it occured to him, quite suddenly, how hungry he was. It had been a
long time since he had eaten. A day in fact. The fruit looked delicious.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:48 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 05:41 PM)
Paradise
After he got over the agony, Goranthir smiled. Now this was nice.
He purred hello to the cats, and cawed to the birds as he ran forward.
And then it occured to him, quite suddenly, how hungry he was. It had
been a long time since he had eaten. A day in fact. The fruit
looked delicious.
Lotus tilted his head at a familar voice coming across the sphere. He looked
behind him. He promptly took flight and headed back for the entrance.
Lotus! She sqeaked in dismay, and ran after him. Near the entrance, she
saw Goranthir, who looked as if he would pick the fruit. She shouted at him in
worry. When she reached him, she nearly knocked each other over to make sure he
didn't grab the fruit.
She pantomined, trying to tell him to not touch anything. Fustrated, she look
at her blue racer. Tell him!
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 05:24 PM)
Tamriel, Skyrim
"Sir, we've found a group of refugees five miles south of our
position," he says. "No more than a couple dozen people, all
children and old men and women. Only one warrior in the whole lot from
what we saw - a big man with a red beard and an ebony axe and shield, and a
huge sword on his back."
The scout indicates the refugees on the map he drew up. "They look
pretty bad sir; most of the adults we saw were wounded, some heavily so."
Cyndarius strode out of the tent, talking as he went. "Send Alvred and the
parraptons out to them, to secure the area. Tell the 95th to send their fastest
cavalry, with four healers, and a bit of food, too. Treat the worst of them and
get them here as quickly as possible. We'll wait for you."
He stopped, seeing Shaka standing outside the tent.
"Shaka, there are refugees that need our assistance. Would you like to
help?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:51 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 07:48 PM)
Cyndarius strode out of the tent, talking as he went. "Send
Alvred and the parraptons out to them, to secure the area. Tell the 95th to
send their fastest cavalry, with four healers, and a bit of food, too. Treat
the worst of them and get them here as quickly as possible. We'll wait for
you."
He stopped, seeing Shaka standing outside the tent.
"Shaka, there are refugees that need our assistance. Would you like to
help?"
Shaka said, "Thank you, General, it would be good to be able to help. I
would ride with the cavalry, but Argonians sometimes spook the horses. I can
cast Feet of Notorgo and run for it, if you want."
Shaka took out his scroll case. "For that matter, I don't know why I've
been saving this up. I can use a scroll of windwalker to get there
faster."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:53 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 22 2005, 07:48 PM)
Lotus tilted his head at a familar voice coming across the
sphere. He looked behind him. He promptly took flight and headed back for the
entrance.
Lotus! She sqeaked in dismay, and ran after him. Near the entrance, she
saw Goranthir, who looked as if he would pick the fruit. She shouted at him in
worry. When she reached him, she nearly knocked each other over to make sure he
didn't grab the fruit.
She pantomined, trying to tell him to not touch anything. Fustrated, she look
at her blue racer. Tell him!
Goranthir fell on his butt. "Hello. So, the fruit's no good. You need an
Eighth?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 05:53 PM)
Goranthir fell on his butt. "Hello. So, the fruit's
no good. You need an Eighth?"
Anya nodded. She helped him up. Grabbing his hand, to help him keep his
balance, she lead him back to the group.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 22 2005, 05:51 PM)
Shaka said, "Thank you, General, it would be good to be
able to help. I would ride with the cavalry, but Argonians sometimes
spook the horses. I can cast Feet of Notorgo and run for it, if you
want."
Shaka took out his scroll case. "For that matter, I don't know why
I've been saving this up. I can use a scroll of windwalker to get there
faster."
Cyndarius smiled. "Save your scroll for a special occasion."
He turned to the officer at his side, "Take this fine Argonian to Alvred.
Tell him to take him with them."
The officer saluted and led Shaka toward the gathering black-armored shocktroop
squad. Their parraptons sat, soaking up the sun and beating their wings wildly,
warming up their bodies to a working temperature.
"Lizards on our parraptons... what will
the good General think of next?" said Alvred,
in Dunmeri, but only to his wingmate.
To Shaka he said, "Ever ridden a parrapton, Serjo?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 08:02 PM)
"Lizards on our parraptons...
what will the good General think of next?"
said Alvred, in Dunmeri, but only to his wingmate.
To Shaka he said, "Ever ridden a parrapton, Serjo?"
"Once, but I'll keep from falling off," said Shaka, smiling.
"I'll take the back seat."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:07 AM
The Void, tavern, Ald Raathim:
Tris watched the swarming Azurites in dismay. Where were the others? How was he
supposed to find an eighth?
Then he noticed the bladed gate. The blades weren't moving. Someone had already
gone through.
He hoped like hell it wasn't an Azurite as he rushed to catch up with the
group.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 22 2005, 06:05 PM)
Once, but I'll keep from falling off," said Shaka,
smiling. "I'll take the back seat.
"That's a good idea," Alvred said. "Menvris, he's with
you!"
As Shaka climbed up behind the slender wasp-rider, he recognized her as the
woman from the arena fight, back in Ald Raathim.
"Hold on tight," She said, and with a stomach-wrenching lunge, the
squadron was off.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 22 2005, 07:57 PM)
Anya nodded. She helped him up. Grabbing his hand, to help him
keep his balance, she lead him back to the group.
"Hello," Goranthir said as he came to the Gate. "I heard you
needed an Eighth?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 08:09 PM)
Hello," Goranthir said as he came to the Gate.
"I heard you needed an Eighth?
"Goran!" Isidor spun around to face the dunmer. "How'd you get
here?"
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Today, 02:13 AM
Chiaro found herself helping the refugees trudge along as best
they could, carrying small children through deep drifts of snow.
Stumbling along, she fell face down in the snow, barely managing to avoid
crushing the 3 yr old she was carrying.
"What the....?" as the obstruction showed clothing...
Posted by: Belwar Today, 02:14 AM
Rubyn recieved the order that the fastest cavalry and four
healers were to report to the refugees recently discovered down south. Although
he had a horse, he certainly wasn't the fastest. But Rubyn wanted to hear first
hand what the refugees had to say. Somebody had to carry all that food; why not
make himself useful?
"Adrian, I hear food is needed. I could carry that, if the option is
available."
"Are you sure, Rubyn?" Questioned the Captain. "This job is more
fitting to a grunt, not an officer."
"I am sure, Captain. I wish to see what these refugees have to say for
themselves."
Adrian complied, and soon enough, Rubyn had a horse loaded down with food sacks
ready to go.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:14 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 08:08 PM)
That's a good idea," Alvred said. "Menvris, he's
with you!
As Shaka climbed up behind the slender wasp-rider, he recognized her as the
woman from the arena fight, back in Ald Raathim.
"Hold on tight," She said, and with a stomach-wrenching lunge, the
squadron was off.
Skyrim
Though sluggish in the cold, the parraptons were still fast enough that the
ground passed under the scouts and Shaka quickly.
Shaka and Menvris are the first to see the refugees; barely four tents for two
dozen people, a fire in the middle of the camp, people huddled around with torn
blankets. Many were bandaged, and the whole group leeked tired, beat, at the
end of their ropes.
Even in the storm, the buzz of the parraptons eventually gave the scouts'
approach away; the refugees look up, old and young faces alike staring in the
sky fearfully, trying to track the strange sound. And one man, with a mane of
red hair and a beard to match, hefts an ebony shield and curses:
"Even in this blasted weather those Dunmer still have their giant bugs?!
The world truly IS mad!" Then, he frowns. " ... No Twilight screams
..." he mutters as people start moving for cover.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 08:08 PM)
That's a good idea," Alvred said. "Menvris, he's
with you!
As Shaka climbed up behind the slender wasp-rider, he recognized her as the woman
from the arena fight, back in Ald Raathim.
"Hold on tight," She said, and with a stomach-wrenching lunge, the
squadron was off.
If there hadn't been a war on, Shaka would have enjoyed the ride more. Even so,
flying with the striking Menvris was a memory that would stay with Shaka. The
civilian parrapton he had once flown in Ald Raathim was no match for this war
creature for sheer power and speed.
It was midday, and the trees and snow-covered ground blurred past as Shaka
clung to the saddle. He raised his scarf higher on his muzzle and squinted into
the dazzling sun and wind.
As the parrapton approached the refugees, Shaka's eyes widened at the sight of
a tall red-bearded warrior. I should have known you'd survive, Gram, he thought
with delight.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 08:12 PM)
Goran!" Isidor spun around to face the dunmer.
"How'd you get here?
Loranna turns and a wide grin breaks on her face. "Goranthir! Thank the
Nine," she says, hurrying over to hug the mer. "Are you all
right?"
Posted by: serakit Today, 02:18 AM
"Ugh" said Kokotr. "Last time i drink and fall
asleep in the middle of nowhere". He turns around to find a redgaurd
face-first in the snow. "Why would you lie face-first in the snow?"
then helps the redgaurd to her feet.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 07:15 PM)
Loranna turns and a wide grin breaks on her face.
"Goranthir! Thank the Nine," she says, hurrying over to hug the
mer. "Are you all right?"
Tris arrived at about that time.
"Thank the Nine is right," he said. "That's all right,
then."
Deothur smiled at him. Tris turned and stared into his face, finding it
strangely familar.
"You borrowed my foot for a while," Deothur explained pleasantly.
"Your own suits you better, I think."
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Today, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(serakit @ Aug 22 2005, 08:18 PM)
"Ugh" said Kokotr. "Last time i drink and fall
asleep in the middle of nowhere". He turns around to find a redgaurd
face-first in the snow. "Why would you lie face-first in the snow?"
then helps the redgaurd to her feet.
At least the tripper was kind enough to assist her to her feet, but her already
frayed temper almost got the better of her.
"I hate snow", she snarled. "Why did I ever come here?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 22 2005, 08:15 PM)
If there hadn't been a war on, Shaka would have enjoyed the ride
more. Even so, flying with the striking Menvris was a memory that would
stay with Shaka. The civilian parrapton he had once flown in Ald Raathim
was no match for this war creature for sheer power and speed.
It was midday, and the trees and snow-covered ground blurred past as Shaka
clung to the saddle. He raised his scarf higher on his muzzle and
squinted into the dazzling sun and wind.
As the parrapton approached the refugees, Shaka's eyes widened at the sight of
a tall red-bearded warrior. I should have known you'd survive, Gram, he
thought with delight.
As the scouts approach, the refugees can make out the Imperial armor they wear,
and Shaka yells out "Hail, Gram! We're here to help you!"
" ... Shaka!?" Gram roars. "By Kyne, that is you! And here I
felt bad I never got to invite you on my expidition!" He laughs, as the
refugees begin cheering, hope shining on their faces.
As parraptons land, Gram heads to Shaka and wraps him in a Nordic bearhug,
saying "Lad the world's gone completely mad; what in bloody blue blazes is
happening? What of Ald Raathim and my ..."
The other scouts begin talking to the refugees as Shaka tries to bring Gram up
to speed.
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Today, 02:29 AM
Chiaro, the child (who was too tired and cold to even cry) and
her new 'friend' follow the sounds of shouting to find that the refugees are
gathered around parraptons and warriors.
"This is more like it!"
Posted by: serakit Today, 02:32 AM
"Aye! A nice fight and later some breakfast!" as he
said that he began digging through the snow. "Found her, now lets
fight!" he hefted a large warhammer and ran to the camp.
Posted by: Belwar Today, 02:32 AM
Rubyn and the rest of the reinforcents swiftly arrived in the
encampment. It appeared as if there was some type of reunion going on, though
he recognized none of the faces. He quickly ordered the food to be distributed
and sent the healers to gather those who were in worst condition and begin
their work. He then started over to the huddled group to see exactly what was
going on.
"Hail, friends, my name is Dane Rubyn, Coproral in the 1st Cohort of the
95th legion. May I inquire as to who we have found?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(Belwar @ Aug 22 2005, 08:32 PM)
Rubyn and the rest of the reinforcents swiftly arrived in the
encampment. It appeared as if there was some type of reunion going on, though
he recognized none of the faces. He quickly ordered the food to be distributed
and sent the healers to gather those who were in worst condition and begin
their work. He then started over to the huddled group to see exactly what was
going on.
"Hail, friends, my name is Dane Rubyn, Coproral in the 1st Cohort of the
95th legion. May I inquire as to who we have found?"
"Hail sir; Gram ..." Gram starts to say, before pausing. "Gram
the Wild, formerly Gram the Twilight Slayer but I seem to have missed a
few," he says, chuckling.
The refugees, now that they are being treated, relax a little - enough to start
looking at the Dunmer and their parraptons with more natural reactions of
surprise and wariness.
Hearing a loud bellow, Gram whirls, saying "What the blazes?" as a
large figure with a hammer comes barreling out of the snow. His axe and shield
come up in an instant.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 08:22 PM)
Tris arrived at about that time.
"Thank the Nine is right," he said. "That's all
right, then."
Deothur smiled at him. Tris turned and stared into his face, finding it
strangely familar.
"You borrowed my foot for a while," Deothur explained
pleasantly. "Your own suits you better, I think."
"So, are we ready for the next sphere?"
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Today, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 08:38 PM)
Hearing a loud bellow, Gram whirls, saying "What the
blazes?" as a large figure with a hammer comes barreling out of the
snow. His axe and shield come up in an instant.
Chiaro follows along with the child, looking for both the mother and a chance
to join in the fray....then realizes that this is a rescue, not an assualt and
slows, watching the Orc bear down on the Nord.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 22 2005, 08:39 PM)
So, are we ready for the next sphere?
Goranthir just smiled. "Those gates are really, really painful."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 08:42 PM)
Goranthir just smiled. "Those gates are really,
really painful."
"Yes." He said with a grin "They're better done when drunk, I
think."
Posted by: serakit Today, 02:44 AM
As Kokotr comes in sight of the armored people he realizes that
that most are wearing Imperial armor. He quickly slows down and mutters"
[censored] brandy, still can't see straight."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:44 AM
Uncharacteristically slyvos laughed, loudly.
'oh stop complaining, we still got like, what, 6 or 7 more?'
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:47 AM
And so, in the realms of the Divines, the heroes prepare to
cross the next gate, while back on Tamriel, other heroes unite under the
constantly-falling snow.
We'll pick up in the next thread
Loranna
Posted by: One87xe Today, 02:47 AM
*....the Tattered Tavern of Ald Raathim...as One, Ami and Sona
awaken in the corner...their startled to see it overflowing with
Azurites...part of Sonas Recall ritual had left them with the side effect of
being invisible...not knowing where a safe haven is they use hand signals to
try to form an escape plan...after confusing, then frustrating themselves by
trying to distinguish which signal is what...fed up with not yet being fed One
hatches a bold plan...he moves as close as he possibly can to the girls (as if
in a huddle) then without warning Recall's them through the Void and to areas
unknown along with his Shifting Staff, Amulet and Robe...he also sticks in
Sona's pocket the summoning ring for Euphestos...while keeping Vivaonjian for
himself...he takes a deep breath and focuses on the task at hand...*
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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:50 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role
Playing threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of
Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary:
Loranna, and her companions, have recently experienced a shift in reality,
finding themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn.
The heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites
were fighting against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet,
with his Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a
deadly foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men
controlled.
The Eight who were to go to Allerleirauh, bearing the Mythopoeic Tome, have
been chosen and have crossed the realms of Akatosh and Kyne, though Diamond was
forced to turn back. Goranthir has joined the party, however, and now the new
Eight stand ready to cross the gate leading out of the realm of Dibella. A
guide, Saint Deothur, has joined the party.
Meanwhile, Cyndarius, the 103rd Legion, and those who did not go with the Eight
make their way through Skyrim to the fallen Imperial City, hoping to rescue the
Emperor from the Azurites. His men have recently joined up with the 95th
Legion, and have encountered some more heroes and refugees, including Gram
Pyrel, last seen heading out to Skyrim.
Oh ... it's also snowing out. Cats and dogs.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:54 AM
OOC: Anya, the Bosmeri Rogue left
temporarily mute by her sister's shade, is apart of the group of Eight, about
to leave Dibella's sphere.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 02:55 AM
Summary
Maranda Biennie is in Daggerfall, fighting in the Army of the Bay, a group of
people who have formed under the banner of the Daedric Prince Meridia to
destory Azurites, and capture High Rock for the Daedric Prince herself
Lyssia Biennie is currently stuck in the Pale Pass, but even though the pass is
clear to travelers now, she is not retreating into Skyrim, instead, she is
going foward to see her fianccee, Lord Landon
Lord Landon and the Seven Paladins of Justice are counted as NPC's and hence
dont remember squat about the other reality. What are they up to? Find out in
my next post!
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:57 AM
It was time to stop waiting for the sword to
fall and to walk into the sword; Loranna hesitates a brief second, anticipating
the further loss of her sense of self, but she sets her lips in a thin line and
advances, letting the sword slice through her ...
This time, it was strength ... The strength of a five year old who picked up
her father's fallen broad axe, and carried it back to him as he snored off
drink. The strength of a barmaid who had to resort sometimes to a deft left
hook to deal with troublesome customers. The strength of a woman who had seen
her magic couldn't always save her, and who decided not to rely on the big
brutes to protect her all the time, but to have muscles of her own ...
Who was she again; she asked that last time. It was getting harder and harder
to tell, though she knew, deep down, that she had to keep going. Perhaps that's
who she was; the one who kept going when someone had to. Also, they had their
guide now; they could do this, they'd come through ...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:02 AM
Update
Goranthir, the handsome young Altmer/Dunmer ranger is with the Eight about to
leave the sphere of Dibella.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:04 AM
Isidor followed Loranna, and jumped through
the gate. He felt the sword slice him, but then he felt all of his willpower
drain from him. He didn't want to find Kethiah. He didn't want to go back to
Skyrim. He didn't even want to go through to the other side of the portal. He
wanted to die.
His willpower was gone.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:10 AM
Goranthir gritted his teeth this time,
trying not to scream in front of his companions, but he still did as the sword
ripped through him.
His personality, that which set him apart from the other Princes of Firsthold
slipped from him into nothingness.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:42 AM
Tris pushed through into the realm of Arkay
at the same moment the others did.
Tris wondered if he should have warned the Eight. Probably if they needed
warned, Deothur would have done the warning. Although it was hard to imagine
serene Deothur warning anyone.
Whatever was normally to be found in the sphere of Arkay, at the present time
it was a great yawning tear in everything, through which no stars could be
seen. Spatters of whiteness and blackness that made you blink your eyes,
wondering if you were going blind. At the fringes, reality shredded and bled
away; it coagulated into numbers, images, words, or sometimes plain nonsense,
and the snakes ate it.
Oh yes, there were snakes. Somehow you could see them, coiling fretfully in the
dark; they gave off an eerie sort of non-light, like an afterimage caused by
looking at the sun too long. From tiny snakes no larger than earthworms to a
massive snake thick around as a tree that coiled out of sight, they filled the
gap in reality, a seething mass of floating, twining bodies that devoured whatever
came near.
Deothur stepped forward, shouldering aside the snakes.
"They aren't evil," he said. "They are trying to save what
remains."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 09:42 PM)
They aren't evil," he said. "They are
trying to save what remains.
Goranthir never thought snakes were evil, and he instinctively hissed hello to
them, never minding that 1) they probably weren't real animals, and 2) they
were too busy for greeting.
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Yesterday, 03:48 AM
Having determined that this was, in fact, a
rescue Chiaro set off to find the mother of the child she still carried...
Unemcumbered at last, she proceeded to find a reasonably quiet place to settle
herself and rest, something she'd been meaning to do for some hours. Letting
her eyes roam over the combination of rag-tag refugees and imperial armor gave
her hope that the madness she'd seen around her could be contained.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 03:49 AM
Slyvos just walked through, not hesistating,
but shuddering in pain as another part of him was taken... the balance and
agility that was Jazbet's before him, that he let weaken over time, was clearly
no longer his. It didn't feel like it ever did belong to him... it was there
still, but it was something else.
'I'm beginning to feel empty..'
Posted by: serakit Yesterday, 04:09 AM
The orc, basically in the camp, stopped and
stood awhile before laughing. "Sorry for that, the brandy still had me
eyes for abit" and gave a little chuckle.
"When did it start snowing anyway?" he said icthing his head.
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Yesterday, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(serakit @ Aug 22 2005, 10:09 PM)
The orc, basically in the camp, stopped and stood awhile before
laughing. "Sorry for that, the brandy still had me eyes for abit" and
gave a little chuckle.
"When did it start snowing anyway?" he said icthing his head.
Chiaro, having rested sufficiently to lend her limited skills in healing to the
efforts of the Argonian helping the refugees, approaches him and waits for the
chance to introduce herself.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 09:42 PM)
Tris pushed through into the realm of Arkay at the same moment
the others did.
Tris wondered if he should have warned the Eight. Probably if they needed
warned, Deothur would have done the warning. Although it was hard to imagine
serene Deothur warning anyone.
Whatever was normally to be found in the sphere of Arkay, at the present time
it was a great yawning tear in everything, through which no stars could be
seen. Spatters of whiteness and blackness that made you blink your eyes,
wondering if you were going blind. At the fringes, reality shredded and bled
away; it coagulated into numbers, images, words, or sometimes plain
nonsense, and the snakes ate it.
Oh yes, there were snakes. Somehow you could see them, coiling fretfully in the
dark; they gave off an eerie sort of non-light, like an afterimage caused
by looking at the sun too long. From tiny snakes no larger than earthworms to a
massive snake thick around as a tree that coiled out of sight, they filled the
gap in reality, a seething mass of floating, twining bodies that devoured
whatever came near.
Deothur stepped forward, shouldering aside the snakes.
"They aren't evil," he said. "They are trying to save what
remains."
Isidor looked out at the sea of snakes. "Snakes?" He said
apprehensively. "Un-evil snakes, but still, snakes?"
"[censored] great."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 09:42 PM)
Tris pushed through into the realm of Arkay at the same moment
the others did.
Tris wondered if he should have warned the Eight. Probably if they needed
warned, Deothur would have done the warning. Although it was hard to imagine
serene Deothur warning anyone.
Whatever was normally to be found in the sphere of Arkay, at the present time
it was a great yawning tear in everything, through which no stars could be
seen. Spatters of whiteness and blackness that made you blink your eyes,
wondering if you were going blind. At the fringes, reality shredded and bled
away; it coagulated into numbers, images, words, or sometimes plain
nonsense, and the snakes ate it.
Oh yes, there were snakes. Somehow you could see them, coiling fretfully in the
dark; they gave off an eerie sort of non-light, like an afterimage caused
by looking at the sun too long. From tiny snakes no larger than earthworms to a
massive snake thick around as a tree that coiled out of sight, they filled the
gap in reality, a seething mass of floating, twining bodies that devoured
whatever came near.
Deothur stepped forward, shouldering aside the snakes.
"They aren't evil," he said. "They are trying to save what
remains."
"Saving what remains by devouring it," Loranna says, tilting her head
to one side. " .. .It's not what I would have expected to find in the
realm of life and death, yet it seems to make sense to me. I think ..."
Looking at the snakes was easier than looking at the edges of the shredded
reality, at the very least.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 10:29 PM)
Saving what remains by devouring it," Loranna says,
tilting her head to one side. " .. .It's not what I would have
expected to find in the realm of life and death, yet it seems to make sense to
me. I think ...
Looking at the snakes was easier than looking at the edges of the shredded
reality, at the very least.
Goranthir pushes the snakes aside to find the path. "Let's go."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 22 2005, 10:31 PM)
Goranthir pushes the snakes aside to find the path.
"Let's go."
"Sounds good to me." Isidor follows the ranger.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:58 AM
QUOTE(Chiaroscuro @ Aug 22 2005, 10:11 PM)
Chiaro, having rested sufficiently to lend her limited skills in
healing to the efforts of the Argonian helping the refugees, approaches him and
waits for the chance to introduce herself.
Shaka was still smiling to have found Loranna's father alive. Wait until he
could tell the Lady, he thought; then his smile faded as he realized just how
far away the Eight were. Maybe they would see Tris again, and pass on the
message . . . .
He finally glanced over to the Redguard who had helped heal the refugees, and
spoke: "Most call me Shaka, as my true name is a little hard for softskins
to pronounce." His hazel eyes studied the tall, green-eyed woman with the
distinctive hair that, he sensed, wasn't the product of dye.
Shaka had known a few Redguards in his life, including a spellsword that he had
briefly thought might be secretly the Nerevarine, Michael. He had been
nicknamed by Argonians: Michael Stands Dreaming. Shaka had since learned that
the true Nerevarine had fulfilled the prophecies, but no one knew his or her
race or even gender.
Shaka nodded to the woman and moved on to help others in the group.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:00 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 22 2005, 10:58 PM)
Shaka was still smiling to have found Loranna's father
alive. Wait until he could tell the Lady, he thought; then his
smile faded as he realized just how far away the Eight were. Maybe they
would see Tris again, and pass on the message . . . .
He finally glanced over to the Redguard who had helped heal the refugees, and
spoke: "Most call me Shaka, as my true name is a little hard for
softskins to pronounce." His hazel eyes studied the tall, green-eyed
woman with the distinctive hair that, he sensed, wasn't the product of dye.
Shaka had known a few Redguards in his life, including a spellsword that he had
briefly thought might be secretly the Nerevarine, Michael. He had been nicknamed
by Argonians: Michael Stands Dreaming. Shaka had since learned that
the true Nerevarine had fulfilled the prophecies, but no one knew his or her
race or even gender.
Shaka nodded to the woman and moved on to help others in the group.
Gram follows after Shaka, saying " ... Shaka, I haven't had anything to
drink in over a week save weak ale and melted snow. I'm beginning to think I'm
going crazy from going dry; what did you say was happening again?"
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Yesterday, 05:03 AM
Chiaro watched the Argonian carefully,
trying to further her own skills by observation while moving among the
refugees, spending more time with the children as they seemed to be suffering
the most.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 11:00 PM)
Gram follows after Shaka, saying " ... Shaka, I haven't had
anything to drink in over a week save weak ale and melted snow. I'm
beginning to think I'm going crazy from going dry; what did you say was
happening again?"
"Gram, the good news is that you're not dead and punished by being kept
from Sovengaarde. The bad news is that there's .... a crack in Creation that
Loranna and some of her companions are trying to mend. You and I have been
thrown into an alternate Tamriel where the Blue Dawn was unchecked . . .
."
Shaka went on to explain the rest of it: the torn veil between the living and
the dead, the choosing of the Eight, and all.
"I'd better see if we have some medicinal flin or mead left, eh
Gram," he concluded. "Gods, it's good to see that the Azurites didn't
kill you, when so many others have fallen."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:15 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 22 2005, 11:07 PM)
Gram, the good news is that you're not dead and punished
by being kept from Sovengaarde. The bad news is that there's .... a
crack in Creation that Loranna and some of her companions are trying to
mend. You and I have been thrown into an alternate Tamriel where the Blue
Dawn was unchecked . . . .
Shaka went on to explain the rest of it: the torn veil between the living
and the dead, the choosing of the Eight, and all.
"I'd better see if we have some medicinal flin or mead left, eh
Gram," he concluded. "Gods, it's good to see that the Azurites
didn't kill you, when so many others have fallen."
Gram is standing rather still.
"Oh; so I'm not going mad, just the world is," he says. He
reaches into his cloak and pulls out a small, ornate chest, seemingly made out
of gold and silver and decorated with precious gems. Though even a small chest
like this should be somewhat heavy, he holds it easily in three fingers, a
small grin coming to his hirstute face.
"I found it, you see," he says, chuckling a little. "Found it
after all these years; in a forgotten dungeon carved out of the deep ice not
more than fifty miles from here. I found it, I was heading back to Hasfalgar,
to visit the cairn of my wife Mista, to show her I'd finally found the one
thing I promised her would make our lives good ..."
He shakes his head, and slips the chest back into his cloak. "And when I
got there, it was like the end of Morning Star all over again, only this time
it was Nords who lay dead or dying on the snow, Twilights ripping them to
shreds. People I even remembered, even if none of them had ever a kind word for
me back when I was but a young and foolish lout of a lad."
He sighs.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 11:15 PM)
He shakes his head, and slips the chest back into his
cloak. "And when I got there, it was like the end of Morning Star
all over again, only this time it was Nords who lay dead or dying on the snow,
Twilights ripping them to shreds. People I even remembered, even if none
of them had ever a kind word for me back when I was but a young and foolish
lout of a lad."
He sighs.
Shaka's mood quieted too. "I'm sorry, Gram. So you really found it ...
I've only heard bits and pieces about the treasure: some ancient king's casque
that creates gold from nowhere? Or am I off about that?"
The Argonian noted in the corner of his eye an orc who seemed familiar with
blacksmith hammers; he would find plenty of employment with the Legions heading
for the relief of Cyrodiil, if the orc had the determination to join them.
Posted by: serakit Yesterday, 05:25 AM
Kokotr looks around to see broken armor and
weapons all around him. Then he looked around and saw a very heavly clad
warrior.
*Guess he's in charge*
He gave a grin. "Well i guess you need a smith from the looks of it, and i
need work,interested in hireing an orc?" He looked at the warrior.
"Oh and the names Kokotr-gro-Groshub, just Kokotr."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 22 2005, 11:19 PM)
Shaka's mood quieted too. "I'm sorry, Gram. So
you really found it ... I've only heard bits and pieces about the
treasure: some ancient king's casque that creates gold from
nowhere? Or am I off about that?"
The Argonian noted in the corner of his eye an orc who seemed familiar with
blacksmith hammers; he would find plenty of employment with the Legions
heading for the relief of Cyrodiil, if the orc had the determination to join
them.
"Aye; once a day you reach your hand in and you find wealth enough to
bring a smile to any man's face, no matter how much they have in their own
coffers," Gram says. "I had been thinking of bringing it back to my
own village, to present to the chief to show that after all these years I had
lived up to my grandfather's legacy after all. The gold is nice but it was the
winning of the gold that gave me the most pleasure."
"Though I did notice for all my lone wolf ways that I wished some of you
all could have been there to see the fight," he adds, winking. "When
we get to a tavern I'll have to tell you the tale properly; ancient
monstrosities of twisted metal and magic guarding a shaman so aged and decrepit
his beard was thicker than his flesh, yet he was as cold as the ice he surrounded
himself with, as unyielding as an avalanche and as deadly as any drake you
could hope to find. I'm not sure he even remembered his name; the only books I
found in that place were written in a tongue I don't recognize, but perhaps
Nalion can decipher them, later. When this insanity is over."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:29 AM
QUOTE(serakit @ Aug 22 2005, 11:25 PM)
Kokotr looks around to see broken armor and weapons all around
him. Then he looked around and saw a very heavly clad warrior.
*Guess he's in charge*
He gave a grin. "Well i guess you need a smith from the looks of it, and i
need work,interested in hireing an orc?" He looked at the warrior.
"Oh and the names Kokotr-gro-Groshub, just Kokotr."
Shaka shook Kokotr's hand, a little careful not to get it crushed. "Shaka,
though I'm by no means in charge. I'm sure the Legion will be happy to have
another skilled armorer on hand, though. General Cyndarius is commanding the
relief force. Come back with us and you'll have all the work you can
handle."
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 05:50 AM
The Imperial Provence, On the road to the
Pale Pass
The Glave passed through the neck of the Azurite soldier with ease, and Issac
quickly removed it before blugining another Azurite with the blade, skillfully
on his horse. Mounted Combat was somthing that few in the Provence of Cyrodiil
could master, but to Issac, it was almost natural, the other horsemen, and
three horse women galoped up behind him, noting the road to the pass was
virtually clear for the time being. Landon was surprised he had lost none of
his Paladins, and was even more surprised when he ran into a unit of Blades escorting
the Imperial Potentate to the safety of Skyrim. Landon and his Paladins had
decided to escort the Potentate to the border, before returning to the city. By
all accounts, a large Azurite force was besieging the Pale Pass, but by cutting
up the main road to the Imperial City, Landon hoped to cut the supply line, and
fight thier way through the pass. The seven Paladins, Landon, the Potentate and
the ten blades who accompanied him continued on the road to the Pale Pass
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:55 AM
The escape from Ald Raathim was mostly
uneventful; it consisted largely of Marein throwing himiself headlong into
Azurite lines and taking the injuries as they came; Shai was at his side,
preventing most of the blows he ought to be recieving. They fled and hid in a
nearby forest.
Shai reached out to Diamond's neck and felt for a pulse. "It's
there," she said gently, "there but faint. She has a pretty bad wound
in her leg, the bleeding is harsh. It will kill her in a few hours. My Teacher
once told me about a few herbs to pack into a bandage..."
She ripped at the sleeve of her robe and wrapped it around Diamond's bloody
leg. "Leave the arrow in, for now. It may infect over time, but she's
bleeding enough as it is." She disappeared into the foliage...
Thirty minutes later, Shai returned and tended to Diamond's wounds, gently
twisting the arrowhead out of her torso.
"Marein," she murmured. He was still nonresponsive. "Marein.
It's all right. It's not real."
He snarled. "Not real, Shai? Not real? What's not real? That I can't do
anything right? That I've betrayed the Eight, betrayed you and Diamond,
betrayed my own fiance?
"Celeste is dead, Shai. Slain by my hand. That is very real. That is more
real than you can imagine." His voice broke, cracked - "I - I tried
to save her. I tried to save all of you. Tried to save the living universe as
we know it - and I failed. I was turned back at the gate, I failed saving
Diamond, you saved yourself - and I killed Celeste. In this sick world we're
on, a man has to kill the love of his life."
He turned to face her, and she saw how red his eyes were. He had been crying
all this time. "I've been afraid of this since I saw her fall, that day
five years ago...since I saw her alive...'We got lucky that time,' I would think,
'but will you fail the next?' I can't take it, Shai, I can never be
everywhere...we got new bodies, but I kept my scars...to remember..."
Shai looked at him. "Diamond will be all right," she said firmly.
"You saved her life. Celeste was dead when she bowed to Azura." Even
as she said this, she knew it was a lie.
"No. No, if that were true I would believe it. I know Celeste was alive. I
KNOW she had a heart left in her. She died a hero at the Blue Dawn! There was
CHIM in her, and I destroyed it, with this bloodied dagger.."
"Come on," said Shai softly, "Let's go find Cyndarius."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:09 AM
Back at Cyndarius' camp, Shaka helped unload
the injured refugees from the horses. When the last had been triaged and the
treatments were ongoing, he took a break for a moment.
Three people appeared in the distance, walking through the mountain trail for
the camp. Shaka didn't recognize two of the group at first; he had never seen
them in the flesh. But the worst-injured of the three caused his eyes to widen
with recognition and something close to fear:
"Diamond? . . . No. It can't be, the world hasn't been set right!"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:16 AM
Luxi came through the portal, feeling a bit
taller.
She looked at her arms; they were gaining a blueish tint.
"Uhh... Loranna?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:26 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 23 2005, 12:16 AM)
Luxi came through the portal, feeling a bit taller.
She looked at her arms; they were gaining a blueish tint.
"Uhh... Loranna?"
Loranna turns to look at Luxi, raising her eyebrows at the young girl's now
bluish arms.
"That's ... kinda odd," she says. "Maybe that's part of the
essential you showing through ...?"
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 12:26 AM)
Loranna turns to look at Luxi, raising her eyebrows at the young
girl's now bluish arms.
"That's ... kinda odd," she says. "Maybe that's part of
the essential you showing through ...?"
Luxi tilted her head.
"Huh?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:30 AM
Shai led the group, her pretty face
distinctly damaged. Her lip was bloody, her nose broken, and worst of all, her
red right eye was blackened, bruised and bloodied - it might never be the same
again. There was a nasty slash across her left arm, and little cuts all over.
Diamond was slumped over Marein's back, so that her left leg was visible to
Shaka. There was a bloody bandage wrapped around her upper thigh - it looked
like a very deep wound was beneath it. She also had an arrow wound showing
through a hole in her sooty, snowy gown, poking through the side of her torso.
Marein, who was carrying Diamond, looked awful himself. His face was lightly
peppered with cuts from little nicks he had gotten rushing past Azurites. His robe
was torn up, and you could see the wounds he had gotten from past battles as
well: a scar in the shape of the letter Koht, etched into his back from Naga
poison at the Vaults of Gemin; a leg that glistened terribly with thick
scarring from an Azurite attack many months before.
What was worse about Marein was not physical but emotional; a deep, embedded
anguish radiated from him, and it washed over all the nearby members of camp.
The emotion hit the Legionaires like a wave, and all around there was whispering.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:32 AM
QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 23 2005, 12:27 AM)
Luxi tilted her head.
"Huh?"
"Remember, as we pass through the spheres we shed the gifts the Eight gave
us at birth," Loranna explains. "What is left is our souls, as they
were before they passed through the spheres. Maybe that's what's happening to
you."
Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 12:32 AM)
Remember, as we pass through the spheres we shed the gifts
the Eight gave us at birth," Loranna explains. "What is left is
our souls, as they were before they passed through the spheres. Maybe
that's what's happening to you.
Luxi nodded. She understood imeaditly.
"I see..."
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 06:52 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 09:30 PM)
Shai led the group, her pretty face distinctly damaged. Her lip
was bloody, her nose broken, and worst of all, her red right eye was blackened,
bruised and bloodied - it might never be the same again. There was a nasty
slash across her left arm, and little cuts all over.
Diamond was slumped over Marein's back, so that her left leg was visible to
Shaka. There was a bloody bandage wrapped around her upper thigh - it looked
like a very deep wound was beneath it. She also had an arrow wound showing
through a hole in her sooty, snowy gown, poking through the side of her torso.
Marein, who was carrying Diamond, looked awful himself. His face was lightly
peppered with cuts from little nicks he had gotten rushing past Azurites. His
robe was torn up, and you could see the wounds he had gotten from past battles
as well: a scar in the shape of the letter Koht, etched into his back from Naga
poison at the Vaults of Gemin; a leg that glistened terribly with thick
scarring from an Azurite attack many months before.
What was worse about Marein was not physical but emotional; a deep, embedded
anguish radiated from him, and it washed over all the nearby members of camp.
The emotion hit the Legionaires like a wave, and all around there was whispering.
Teleran heard something happening just a little bit away from him in camp and
ran to see what it was, “More refugees?” He came around to where he could see
and saw the three figures approaching. To his shock he recognized the
frontmost.
“Shai! But we’re still here… what happened? You’ve got your body back, but how
did you.?” Teleran said. “What the hell happened? Are you okay?”
“Healer! We need a-” Teleran started to yell but stopped short and gasped as he
felt Marein’s anguish roll over him., “Marein!?! Diamond! What happened? Did
those blades? Azurites? Healer now!”
He started throwing his own paltry heal spells at them as he ran towards the
three. His spells were not strong enough to do much, only partially healing
even the superficial injuries, but he continued casting in the hopes of slowing
the bleeding.
Posted by: serakit Yesterday, 06:57 AM
Kokotr made his way back to the legionare
camp. "That Shaka wasn't kidding, with any luck i might have everyone's
armor fixed in two months." he said with a frown. "Better then
sleeping in the snow i guess."
He noticed three strangers enter the camp, they looked like they'd been to heck
and back.
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:59 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 22 2005, 08:52 PM)
Teleran heard something happening just a little bit away from
him in camp and ran to see what it was, “More refugees?” He came around to
where he could see and saw the three figures approaching. To his shock he
recognized the frontmost.
“Shai! But we’re still here… what happened? You’ve got your body back, but how
did you.?” Teleran said as the wave of anguish hit him. “What the hell
happened? Are you okay?”
“Healer! We need a-” Teleran started to yell but stopped short and gasped
as he felt Marein’s anguish roll over him., “Marein!?! Diamond! What
happened? Did those blades? Azurites? Healer now!”
He started throwing his own paltry heal spells at them as he ran towards the
three. His spells were not strong enough to do much, only partially healing
even the superficial injuries, but he continued casting in the hopes of slowing
the bleeding.
Legion healers rushed in and took Diamond and Shai to a tent for healing.
Marein followed, bringing Teleran with him. When he spoke, his voice was soft,
but intense, hateful, and above all else, broken.
"We were turned back at the gate," he said, "for being three and
not one. Goranthir went up in our place. Azurites attacked us. There was a
fight..." The look on his face made it clear that this was the sore point.
"Diamond was hurt. We fought our way out. Tended to ourselves. All went
wrong. We're here."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 09:29 PM)
Saving what remains by devouring it," Loranna says,
tilting her head to one side. " .. .It's not what I would have
expected to find in the realm of life and death, yet it seems to make sense to
me. I think ...
Looking at the snakes was easier than looking at the edges of the shredded
reality, at the very least.
One of the snakes swiveled its flat head to look at Goranthir and Loranna, and
said,
"Everything is reused."
The other snakes said, "Busy, busy, busy..."
"Careful," said Deothur. "They aren't evil; that doesn't make
them friendly."
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 07:09 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 09:59 PM)
Legion healers rushed in and took Diamond and Shai to a tent for
healing. Marein followed, bringing Teleran with him. When he spoke, his voice
was soft, but intense, hateful, and above all else, broken.
"We were turned back at the gate," he said, "for being three and
not one. Goranthir went up in our place. Azurites attacked us. There was a
fight..." The look on his face made it clear that this was the sore point.
"Diamond was hurt. We fought our way out. Tended to ourselves. All went
wrong. We're here."
“Bloody gates,” Teleran muttered. “But you got out of that place with the
blades alright? Just the [censored] Azurites getting in the way, always count
on the Azurites to get in the way.”
Teleran was calming a bit with Shai and Diamond being tended by the healers and
finally registered the Marein’s tone. “Are you feeling alright? You sound …
different than I remember.”
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:11 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 01:09 AM)
One of the snakes swiveled its flat head to look at Goranthir
and Loranna, and said,
"Everything is reused."
The other snakes said, "Busy, busy, busy..."
"Careful," said Deothur. "They aren't evil; that
doesn't make them friendly."
"True, and they're also overworked right now," Loranna says. "We
should leave them to their work, and hurry on to fix this ..."
She pauses and looks to Deothur, adding " ... Unless, there's something we
could do here to meaningfully help them now?"
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:14 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 22 2005, 09:09 PM)
“Bloody gates,” Teleran muttered. “But you got out of that place
with the blades alright? Just the [censored] Azurites getting in the way,
always count on the Azurites to get in the way.”
Teleran was calming a bit with Shai and Diamond being tended by the
healers and finally registered the Marein’s tone. “Are you feeling alright? You
sound … different than I remember.”
Marein opened his mouth and closed it again.
"I don't want to talk about it," he said, his voice shaky yet cold.
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 07:17 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 22 2005, 10:14 PM)
Marein opened his mouth and closed it again.
"I don't want to talk about it," he said, his voice shaky yet cold.
Teleran nodded slowly and stared towards the healing tents. He thought about
going in to see Shai, and Diamond too of course, but decided against it, she
was probably recuperating from her injuries as well as the constant travel they
must have undertaken to catch up with the legion.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 22 2005, 10:11 PM)
True, and they're also overworked right now," Loranna
says. "We should leave them to their work, and hurry on to fix this
...
She pauses and looks to Deothur, adding " ... Unless, there's something we
could do here to meaningfully help them now?"
"I think we would be best off," Goranthir said, hissing his apologies
to the snakes he was pushing aside. "Doing our job quickly, and let them
do theirs. We would only get in their way. And they are a little ...
cranky."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 12:11 AM)
True, and they're also overworked right now," Loranna
says. "We should leave them to their work, and hurry on to fix this
...
She pauses and looks to Deothur, adding " ... Unless, there's something we
could do here to meaningfully help them now?"
"By walking that bridge you are doing all that there is to be done,"
Deothur said. A snake had twined around his torso; another smaller snake
crawled on his face. Their delicate, forked tongues shot out, tasting his warm
brown skin.
"Taste... color," the snake on Deothur's face said. "Taste...
youth. What is Dibella's child doing in this place?"
"I travel in the name of the Most High Tiber Septim," Deothur said.
The snakes were also coiling around Tris, who was trying not to scream. They
were cold. And their tongues felt electrical, as if they were sampling him.
The snakes did not taste any of the party on the bridge.
"I should go," Tris said. Despite his best efforts, his voice wasn't
steady. "Tell the General we have our eighth."
Ahead, through the snakes, like people pushing through undergrowth, they could
see a clear space, a space that was more stable, less affected by the tear. And
in the clear space... ghosts.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 01:35 AM)
"By walking that bridge you are doing all that there is to
be done," Deothur said. A snake had twined around his torso;
another smaller snake crawled on his face. Their delicate, forked tongues shot
out, tasting his warm brown skin.
"Taste... color," the snake on Deothur's face said.
"Taste... youth. What is Dibella's child doing in this place?"
"I travel in the name of the Most High Tiber Septim," Deothur
said.
The snakes were also coiling around Tris, who was trying not to scream. They
were cold. And their tongues felt electrical, as if they were sampling him.
The snakes did not taste any of the party on the bridge.
"I should go," Tris said. Despite his best efforts, his voice
wasn't steady. "Tell the General we have our eighth."
Ahead, through the snakes, like people pushing through undergrowth, they could
see a clear space, a space that was more stable, less affected by the tear. And
in the clear space... ghosts.
Loranna somehow manages to keep from making a move when Tris was being coiling
around Tris, though her eyes emoted what support they could.
" ... You're right," she says to Deothur, hurrying on. When they
reach the clear space, she says "This spot seems more stable." She
pauses a bit to see what sort of ghosts lie ahead.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:41 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 10:35 PM)
Ahead, through the snakes, like people pushing through
undergrowth, they could see a clear space, a space that was more stable, less
affected by the tear. And in the clear space... ghosts.
Now Goranthir shuddered. "And the spirits, Deothur?" he whispered,
moving forward against the nerves in his body that told him to turn back.
"They are not evil?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 07:44 AM
Slyvos felt... cold, like something he once
knew was here...
'something isn't right...'
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:51 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 11:44 PM)
Slyvos felt... cold, like something he once knew was here...
'something isn't right...'
"Nothing is right, here, at the moment," Herwyn said.
"But still... I'd tend to agree, Slyvos."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:52 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 22 2005, 10:44 PM)
Slyvos felt... cold, like something he once knew was here...
'something isn't right...'
Goranthir nodded. He didn't like the way they stared -- mostly, it seemed, at
him ... with those dead eyes ... but he stayed on the path.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:57 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 23 2005, 12:41 AM)
Now Goranthir shuddered. "And the spirits, Deothur?"
he whispered, moving forward against the nerves in his body that told him to
turn back. "They are not evil?"
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 23 2005, 12:44 AM)
Slyvos felt... cold, like something he once knew was here...
'something isn't right...'
"There should not be so many of them," Deothur said. "This is
only a stopping place; these should have been sent on."
He had stopped when Loranna stopped.
It was hard to say whether the ghosts were evil. There were men and mer and
beastmen, male and female, old and young. These were clearly ghosts, not
spirits, still bearing the marks of their earthly lives and deaths, the young
still young and the old still old.
"Tris," Deothur said. "Go now. This place is not safe for those
who are not on the path."
One of the spirits stepped across the path, setting one foot on either side of
the sword bridge, and looked at them. He was an older man, Imperial, who looked
as if in life he had been poor. Now his expression was belligerant.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:59 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 11:57 PM)
One of the spirits stepped across the path, setting one foot on either side of
the sword bridge, and looked at them. He was an older man, Imperial, who looked
as if in life he had been poor. Now his expression was belligerant.
Herwyn stared at, and through, the spectre. "Do you block our way,
Sir?" he said in an even tone.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:05 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 10:59 PM)
Herwyn stared at, and through, the spectre. "Do you block
our way, Sir?" he said in an even tone.
Goranthir was glad Herwyn spoke. He was afraid his own voice might shake, but
he stood with his companion.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:14 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 12:59 AM)
Herwyn stared at, and through, the spectre. "Do you block
our way, Sir?" he said in an even tone.
The ghost, however, wasn't looking at Herwyn. He was looking at Goranthir.
"You seem to have a way out of here," he said, in a rough voice.
"What makes you different than the rest of us?"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 11:14 PM)
The ghost, however, wasn't looking at Herwyn. He was looking at
Goranthir.
"You seem to have a way out of here," he said, in a rough
voice. "What makes you different than the rest of us?"
Goranthir stared and then when he understood, he laughed uncomfortably. 'I am
sorry, sir, but you are confused. I am not dead.'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:23 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 23 2005, 01:17 AM)
Goranthir stared and then when he understood, he laughed
uncomfortably. 'I am sorry, sir, but you are confused. I am not dead.'
"Your body's not dead, anyway," the man said. He turned and looked up
the shining silver line of the sword bridge. "So if you have a live body,
you can go that way, eh? What happens if I take yours?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 02:23 AM)
Your body's not dead, anyway," the man said. He
turned and looked up the shining silver line of the sword bridge. "So if
you have a live body, you can go that way, eh? What happens if I take
yours?
Loranna feels a chill run down her spine.
"Sir, arduous fights await us at the end of this path," she says to
the ghost. "Is that what you would run into?"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 11:23 PM)
Your body's not dead, anyway," the man said. He
turned and looked up the shining silver line of the sword bridge. "So if
you have a live body, you can go that way, eh? What happens if I take
yours?
"You’ll be grateful you can only die twice," replied Gorathir with a
confidence he did not feel, bringing his daikatana into position.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 12:23 AM)
Your body's not dead, anyway," the man said. He
turned and looked up the shining silver line of the sword bridge. "So if
you have a live body, you can go that way, eh? What happens if I take
yours?
Herwyn was quitely impressed by the young man's response.
"He seems to be last in line," he said to the spirit, "I would
be happier if you would simply step aside, but if you won't, then so be it.
Your fight begins and ends here, at the front of the line."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 01:26 AM)
Loranna feels a chill run down her spine.
"Sir, arduous fights await us at the end of this path," she says to
the ghost. "Is that what you would run into?"
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 23 2005, 01:28 AM)
"You’ll be grateful you can only die twice," replied
Gorathir with a confidence he did not feel, bringing his daikatana into
position.
The ghost man had deep-set, narrow eyes. Now he turned them on Loranna, then
Herwyn. "I been here six months since they hanged me for highway robbery.
I don't figure they can hang me twice. And you know the funny thing? They
hanged all my gang, the same day."
Several more men stepped forward from the crowd of ghosts.
The crowd of other ghosts stood watching or pretending not to watch, mostly
with the look of affected disinterest of any bystanders trying not to feel
strongly enough to get involved. But there were a few bystander ghosts who did
look interested - and they didn't look as if they were planning to leap to the
rescue. More like starving dogs waiting for a tasty scrap of meat to fall from
the table.
"Stop this," Deothur said, raising his voice for the first time.
"I have fought wolves before, to protect my sheep. You don't frighten
me."
Tris still floated nearby, encased in snakes; he had not obeyed Deothur's
instructions.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 12:38 AM)
The ghost man had deep-set, narrow eyes. Now he turned them on
Loranna, then Herwyn. "I been here six months since they hanged me for
highway robbery. I don't figure they can hang me twice. And you know the funny
thing? They hanged all my gang, the same day."
Several more men stepped forward from the crowd of ghosts.
The crowd of other ghosts stood watching or pretending not to watch, mostly
with the look of affected disinterest of any bystanders trying not to feel
strongly enough to get involved. But there were a few bystander ghosts who did
look interested - and they didn't look as if they were planning to leap to the
rescue. More like starving dogs waiting for a tasty scrap of meat to fall from
the table.
"Stop this," Deothur said, raising his voice for the first
time. "I have fought wolves before, to protect my sheep. You don't
frighten me."
Tris still floated nearby, encased in snakes; he had not obeyed Deothur's
instructions.
"I see it this way," said Herwyn. "Maybe I can just walk right
through you and go on my merry way, and there's nothing you can do. And maybe
not. If not, and you are capable of harming me, then I am you, and I would
strongly suggest you remove yourself from this path."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:45 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 22 2005, 11:38 PM)
The ghost man had deep-set, narrow eyes. Now he turned them on
Loranna, then Herwyn. "I been here six months since they hanged me for
highway robbery. I don't figure they can hang me twice.
"No, rope’s too dear for the likes of you," Goranthir’s ebony
daikatana slashed forth in a wave of blackness at the bandit ghost’s
midsection.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 02:38 AM)
The ghost man had deep-set, narrow eyes. Now he turned them on
Loranna, then Herwyn. "I been here six months since they hanged me for
highway robbery. I don't figure they can hang me twice. And you know the funny
thing? They hanged all my gang, the same day."
Several more men stepped forward from the crowd of ghosts.
The crowd of other ghosts stood watching or pretending not to watch, mostly with
the look of affected disinterest of any bystanders trying not to feel strongly
enough to get involved. But there were a few bystander ghosts who did look
interested - and they didn't look as if they were planning to leap to the
rescue. More like starving dogs waiting for a tasty scrap of meat to fall from
the table.
"Stop this," Deothur said, raising his voice for the first
time. "I have fought wolves before, to protect my sheep. You don't
frighten me."
Tris still floated nearby, encased in snakes; he had not obeyed Deothur's
instructions.
"Yes, stop this," Loranna says, staring first at one ghost, then
another.
"You take our bodies, and then what?" she asks. "Others get the
same idea, they try to take them from you. Our bodies get destroyed in the
fight, or you get banished, out into that -"
She nods back in the direction of the snakes eating at the fringes.
"Or you go forward and you find yourself at the gate, and the sword - and
you'll have to give up part of these bodies anyway, until there is nothing
left. And beyond the last gate - we don't even know what awaits, save that
there are ghosts beyond who have done nothing but fight everything in their
path forever."
She shakes her head. "Or you can let us face those dangers instead; that's
what we're here for. Face them and fix this so all this can be ended, and
everyone is safe again."
And, at that point, Goranthir swings his blade, and Loranna's heart sinks.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:06 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 23 2005, 01:45 AM)
"No, rope’s too dear for the likes of you,"
Goranthir’s ebony daikatana slashed forth in a wave of blackness at the bandit
ghost’s midsection.
Goranthir's blade was enchanted; it cut right through the ghost, which wailed
in anguish, and dissolved into transparent goop. The snakes clinging to Tris
released him, shot through the air like arrows, and sucked up what remained of
the slain ghost.
The death galvanized the waiting crowd; tensions were high, and any breach of
the peace would serve as an excuse now. Suddenly the eight on the bridge,
Deothur, and Tris, were fighting hundreds of ghosts.
"Tris Gaerington, why are you still here?" Deothur thundered, in a
voice which did not sound simple at all, as Tris drew his own blade and sliced
through a ghost.
"I'm here for the same reason you are!" Tris yelled back.
The ghosts were variously armed and dressed. It wasn't clear what damage they
could do, if any.
Then the ghosts did exactly what Herwyn had said - they passed through Herwyn,
through Loranna and Slyvos and the others behind him.
They did not pass through Goranthir. Instead they surrounded him, clutching him
with their hands. Ghosts didn't take up space; they could pass through each
other, so that in seconds Goranthir was fighting many ghosts.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:12 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 01:06 AM)
Then the ghosts did exactly what Herwyn had said - they passed through
Herwyn, through Loranna and Slyvos and the others behind him.
They did not pass through Goranthir. Instead they surrounded him, clutching him
with their hands. Ghosts didn't take up space; they could pass through
each other, so that in seconds Goranthir was fighting many ghosts.
"What the..." Herwyn asked, rhetorically, and raised his hand at
Goranthir. Trusting in the young ranger's magical protection, he sent a handful
of flaming whips at him, which lashed mercilessly at Goranthir and the hungry
ghosts.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 12:06 AM)
They did not pass through Goranthir. Instead they surrounded
him, clutching him with their hands. Ghosts didn't take up space; they
could pass through each other, so that in seconds Goranthir was fighting
many ghosts.
Goranthir was angry, and he didn’t know why. All he knew was that he was no
longer scared, and this was much better. It was enormously satisfying to watch
his assailants melt before his blade, and see them then devoured by snakes. His
armor enchantments on his cloak were soaking most of the damage he was dealt
for now.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:15 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 03:12 AM)
"What the..." Herwyn asked, rhetorically, and raised
his hand at Goranthir. Trusting in the young ranger's magical protection, he
sent a handful of flaming whips at him, which lashed mercilessly at Goranthir
and the hungry ghosts.
"ENOUGH! LEAVE WHILE YOU CAN!!!" Loranna yells, casting a Turn Undead
spell at Goranthir.
Almost immediately, she casts a regen spell at the mer, to try and mitigate
whatever damage is being done to him - though what her healing magic could do
to stop possession, she did not know.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 09:19 AM
Slyvos sighs, rubbing his hands together a
bit and letting the powers he had learned over the years come to him...
'say goodbye'
He stretches out a hand, a volatile green light spewing forth from it and
blasting some of the ghosts... their spectres promptly vanished from existance,
leaving only the basest of what made a soul a soul. Still... damn too many to
hit all of them.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:33 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 23 2005, 02:19 AM)
Slyvos sighs, rubbing his hands together a bit and letting the
powers he had learned over the years come to him...
'say goodbye'
He stretches out a hand, a volatile green light spewing forth from it and
blasting some of the ghosts... their spectres promptly vanished from existance,
leaving only the basest of what made a soul a soul. Still... damn too many to
hit all of them.
Many of the ghosts fell back, shrieking, as Loranna's spell touched them.
Dozens were destroyed by Herwyn's magic, and it was impossible to tell how many
fell to Slyvos's spell. Tris swung his sword manfully; and the saintly Deothur
wielded his staff with the courage of one who had once stood, alone, in the
path of Tiber Septim at the head of an army.
Goranthir's blade cut a path around him.
But as many ghosts as they slew, their places were instantly filled with new
ones. The ghosts were enraged. How many people had died, in all of Tamriel,
between the 20th of Sun's Dawn, and now, late in Last Seed?
That was how many ghosts were here. They had been waiting a long time. They
were bored, and desperate, and angry.
One of the ghosts clung to Goranthir's head from behind. The ghost began to
lose cohesion, to stretch and distort. Its fingers became tendrils of slimy
goop, which entered Goranthir's ears, his nostrils, the corners of his mouth.
Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 09:35 AM
The ghosts stir, though, their disturbance
does not stem from any presence or command from the bridge. Something else
comes. The wall of spirits parts forming a path.
“What passes here?” a strong male voice demands.
An armor figure appears in path near those stranded on the bridge. A tabard
tattered beyond recognition is draped over his armor. The spirit is well
equipped with a sword in hand and a visored helm covering his face.
“What souls here seek warm flesh now? Dares to violate the sanctity of the
living, the order of things? Who rids this realm of spirits?”
The last was addressed at Goranthir.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:36 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 03:33 AM)
Many of the ghosts fell back, shrieking, as Loranna's spell
touched them. Dozens were destroyed by Herwyn's magic, and it was impossible to
tell how many fell to Slyvos's spell. Tris swung his sword manfully; and the
saintly Deothur wielded his staff with the courage of one who had once stood,
alone, in the path of Tiber Septim at the head of an army.
Goranthir's blade cut a path around him.
But as many ghosts as they slew, their places were instantly filled with new
ones. The ghosts were enraged. How many people had died, in all of Tamriel,
between the 20th of Sun's Dawn, and now, late in Last Seed?
That was how many ghosts were here. They had been waiting a long time. They
were bored, and desperate, and angry.
One of the ghosts clung to Goranthir's head from behind. The ghost began to
lose cohesion, to stretch and distort. Its fingers became tendrils of slimy
goop, which entered Goranthir's ears, his nostrils, the corners of his mouth.
Loranna, amid all the chaos, stops to share pie recipies with the local ghosts
...
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 09:41 AM
Slyvos looks at the figure, raising an
eyebrow as he catches a glimpse of pie, but then returns to staring at the
figure.
'... not even gonna ask'
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:42 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 23 2005, 03:41 AM)
Slyvos looks at the figure, raising an eyebrow as he catches a
glimpse of pie, but then returns to staring at the figure.
'... not even gonna ask'
Loranna looks to the newly-arrived, armored figure as well, lowering her hands
...
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:44 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 23 2005, 12:35 AM)
“What souls here seek warm flesh now? Dares to violate the
sanctity of the living, the order of things? Who rids this realm of
spirits?”
The last was addressed at Goranthir.
Goranthir’s fun was over. He felt raw panic again. If he were not wearing the
ring that kept him anchored he would have fallen already. "We asked them
not to block our path three times, milord," he gasped, trying to get the
ghost out of his mouth.
Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 10:06 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 23 2005, 02:44 AM)
Goranthir’s fun was over. He felt raw panic again.
If he were not wearing the ring that kept him anchored he would have fallen already.
"We asked them not to block our path three times, milord," he gasped,
trying to get the ghost out of his mouth.
The spirit stood silent a moment and turned his gaze about the gathered crowd.
"This must be ceased," the spirit ordered his fellow. "None
shall make abridgement against the living. Restrain your desires. This bridge
is not your path. Stay off it lest you suffer your end here in this broken
place."
The translucent figure turned back towards the group on the bridge. He brought
his hands to his head and removed his helm. Holding it in the crook of his arm
he calls.
"My friends," says a familiar face. "What brings you to this
place?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:11 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 23 2005, 03:06 AM)
The spirit stood silent a moment and turned his gaze about the
gathered crowd.
"This must be ceased," the spirit ordered his fellow.
"None shall make abridgement against the living. Restrain your
desires. This bridge is not your path. Stay off it lest you suffer
your end here in this broken place."
The translucent figure turned back towards the group on the bridge. He
brought his hands to his head and removed his helm. Holding it in the
crook of his arm he calls.
"My friends," says a familiar face. "What brings you to
this place?"
"Deothur of the realm of Dibella," Deothur said. "We seek
passage in the name of Tiber Septim, to the ninth sphere and the battles
there."
"Ciel," Tris said. His lips felt numb; his ears were buzzing, and he
could barely speak.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:14 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 23 2005, 01:06 AM)
My friends," says a familiar face. "What
brings you to this place?
Goranthir was shaking. His dark flesh appeared gray, ashen, even as he watched
the ghosts who were assaulting him slip away.
'We are trying,' he said hoarsely as he realized who it was, from Tris's
stories in the book. 'To fix all this.'
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:14 AM
"But..." said Herwyn, "Ciel's
alive. I mean, bringing him out of this place is what caused this!
"Tris, be wary!"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:17 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 23 2005, 04:06 AM)
The spirit stood silent a moment and turned his gaze about the
gathered crowd.
"This must be ceased," the spirit ordered his fellow.
"None shall make abridgement against the living. Restrain your
desires. This bridge is not your path. Stay off it lest you suffer
your end here in this broken place."
The translucent figure turned back towards the group on the bridge. He
brought his hands to his head and removed his helm. Holding it in the
crook of his arm he calls.
"My friends," says a familiar face. "What brings you to this
place?"
"Sir Ciel ..." Loranna feels tears come to her eyes, and she walks
forward without thinking, before catching herself.
Ciel, here, in this realm; Loranna didn't know what to say. Her mind told her
what this meeting must mean, but her heart was too busy being overwhelmed at
the sight of Ciel in Arkay's realm to care.
"We're ... we're trying to fix all this," she says, gesturing with
her hands. "Allie and the others are waiting for us beyond; they have a
plan ..."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:19 AM
Summary for Nalion
Rift Pass, 103rd Imperial Legion
Nalion, a male Breton mage, currently travels with Cyndarius' 103rd Legion over
the Rift Pass, with destination Cyrodiil and the Imperial City. He has recently
met a Corporal of the 95th Cohort and talked to him for a while, noticing that
he was one of the few who are actually aware that 'things' are wrong right now.
/Summary
Nalion was happy that he managed to get some hot stew and a slice of bread from
somewhere and ate hungrily at some place out of the way of the main trail. His
new horse Forsa stood nearby, its warm breath creating clouds of mist in the
biting cold.
His thoughts were at places elsewhere, though, thinking of the companions in
the Spheres...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:23 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 23 2005, 04:19 AM)
Summary for Nalion
Rift Pass, 103rd Imperial Legion
Nalion, a male Breton mage, currently travels with Cyndarius' 103rd Legion over
the Rift Pass, with destination Cyrodiil and the Imperial City. He has recently
met a Corporal of the 95th Cohort and talked to him for a while, noticing that
he was one of the few who are actually aware that 'things' are wrong right now.
/Summary
Nalion was happy that he managed to get some hot stew and a slice of bread from
somewhere and ate hungrily at some place out of the way of the main trail. His
new horse Forsa stood nearby, its warm breath creating clouds of mist in the
biting cold.
His thoughts were at places elsewhere, though, thinking of the companions in
the Spheres...
Rift Pass, 103rd Imperial Legion
Nalion hears a familiar voice rumble "The bread's good in this outfit, but
the ale leaves a bit to be desired, friend. You should have grabbed my
daughter's wine when you left."
Gram Pyrel, called Gram the Wild and Gram the Witty (at least, by himself),
grins at the Breton mage, munching on a crust of bread himself.
Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 10:28 AM
The ghost Ciel bit his tongue for a moment.
“Voices,” the knight began. “New…”
He smiled to Goranthir.
“and old…”
He frowned at Herwyn and continued to address him.
“I am not surprised to find you here, I cannot fathom in the most depraved
depths of this soul what would wrench you from your post yet, it has an
appropriate feel,” he turned to the floating Breton, “Tris! Did you recruit him
to your brave company?”
He addressed the others.
“I would bid you stay and welcome for introduction but this place is lacking in
its hospices… and besides, you’ve come to wake me from my nightmare.”
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 10:23 AM)
Rift Pass, 103rd Imperial Legion
Nalion hears a familiar voice rumble "The bread's good in this outfit, but
the ale leaves a bit to be desired, friend. You should have grabbed my
daughter's wine when you left."
Gram Pyrel, called Gram the Wild and Gram the Witty (at least, by himself),
grins at the Breton mage, munching on a crust of bread himself.
Nalion glanced up from his food, eyes focusing on the Nord in front of him. A
broad smile and a gleam in the Breton's brown eyes greeted Gram.
"Now if that isn't the biggest threat to alcoholic beverages right after a
certain Bosmer and Isidor! Gram! That's unexpected but most welcome!"
Nalion put the empty bowl of stew aside and brushed the few crumbs of bread
from his robe and shook the towering Nord's hand fondly. How did you end up
here? We haven't heard anything from you since your departure from
Solunastra!", Nalion asked.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:39 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 23 2005, 01:28 AM)
“I would bid you stay and welcome for introduction but this
place is lacking in its hospices… and besides, you’ve come to wake me from my
nightmare.”
Goranthir looked at the ghost: "I am glad to know someone who can save my
life in his dreams. You are right, we should go. I look forward to meeting you
… in the flesh. "
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:39 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 23 2005, 04:31 AM)
Nalion glanced up from his food, eyes focusing on the Nord in
front of him. A broad smile and a gleam in the Breton's brown eyes greeted
Gram.
"Now if that isn't the biggest threat to alcoholic beverages right after a
certain Bosmer and Isidor! Gram! That's unexpected but most welcome!"
Nalion put the empty bowl of stew aside and brushed the few crumbs of bread
from his robe and shook the towering Nord's hand fondly. How did you end up
here? We haven't heard anything from you since your departure from
Solunastra!", Nalion asked.
Gram fairly squeezes Nalion's hand till it feels ready to break, but he lets go
at the last moment, grinning fiercely. "Aye it is - most welcome for
myself and my recent companions, all of us having been a bit on the run for the
past few days," she says.
"As for myself, well as I was telling Shaka, I finally went and found the
coffer of good King Orgnum," he continues, briefly pulling out the small
ornate chest to let Nalion see. "A marvellous story to tell about its
getting, and I've even some musty old tomes in a script I cannot fathom from
the old greybeard who tried to turn my blood to bile that you might be able to
read. But since I got out of the dungeon of ice where I found this, it's been a
rehash of my worst nightmares from the Dawn, only in snow instead of
sand."
He shakes his head. "Hasfalgar got decimated; the only survivors and I
fled the Azurites, pursuing the vague rumors of an Imperial Legion in this
direction. We figured if anyplace could be considered safe, it was there. And
so here we are, and lo and behold who do I find but two friends and the shiny
general who beat the snot out of those blue-eyed devils the last time around,
in Red Mountain. And, if I understand Shaka aright, my daughter is once again
off making her poor father look like a layabout and a slacker by running in the
footsteps of gods while he trods the poor green earth, swinging an axe back and
forth."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:42 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 23 2005, 03:28 AM)
The ghost Ciel bit his tongue for a moment.
“Voices,” the knight began. “New…”
He smiled to Goranthir.
“and old…”
He frowned at Herwyn and continued to address him.
“I am not surprised to find you here, I cannot fathom in the most depraved
depths of this soul what would wrench you from your post yet, it has an
appropriate,” he turned to the floating Breton, “Tris! Did you recruit
him to your brave company?”
He addressed the others.
“I would bid you stay and welcome for introduction but this place is lacking in
its hospices… and besides, you’ve come to wake me from my nightmare.”
"No," Tris said. There was a ragged edge to his voice. "We're
not here to wake you from your nightmare. It's not that simple or that clean.
We're here to cut this whole place loose and push it off... I don't..."
He took a breath and tried again. "Ciel. You're dead. You died. And in
another world I brought you back to life and it did -" he gestured with
his hand to the serpents, and the Void "-all this. Now we're going to fix
it so this world never existed. You'll be alive there."
But is it you who will be alive there?
Surely a man could only have one soul. Wherever he found himself, in whatever
peculiar manifestation, Ciel was Ciel. And so Ciel alive would be Ciel alive.
"You have a pleasant voice," Deothur said. "I believe you belong
in the realm of Stendarr, not here. But you are needed here, I see, to keep
order. Fare thee well, friend."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:45 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 02:42 AM)
You have a pleasant voice," Deothur said.
"I believe you belong in the realm of Stendarr, not here. But you are
needed here, I see, to keep order. Fare thee well, friend.
Herwyn didn't open his mouth. It was the hardest thing he'd done in a while,
taking the next step. He wasn't sure if he should, or if he should wait... give
Tris time.
The people they'd left behind didn't have time, though.
His eyes on the spirit of Ciel, he continued toward the next gate.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:48 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 01:45 AM)
Herwyn didn't open his mouth. It was the hardest thing he'd done
in a while, taking the next step. He wasn't sure if he should, or if he should
wait... give Tris time.
The people they'd left behind didn't have time, though.
His eyes on the spirit of Ciel, he continued toward the next gate.
Goranthir bowed to Ciel, and with a signal to the others, followed Herwyn.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 10:39 AM)
Gram fairly squeezes Nalion's hand till it feels ready to break,
but he lets go at the last moment, grinning fiercely. "Aye it is -
most welcome for myself and my recent companions, all of us having been a bit
on the run for the past few days," she says.
"As for myself, well as I was telling Shaka, I finally went and found the
coffer of good King Orgnum," he continues, briefly pulling out the small
ornate chest to let Nalion see. "A marvellous story to tell about
its getting, and I've even some musty old tomes in a script I cannot fathom
from the old greybeard who tried to turn my blood to bile that you might be
able to read. But since I got out of the dungeon of ice where I found
this, it's been a rehash of my worst nightmares from the Dawn, only in snow
instead of sand."
He shakes his head. "Hasfalgar got decimated; the only survivors and
I fled the Azurites, pursuing the vague rumors of an Imperial Legion in this
direction. We figured if anyplace could be considered safe, it was
there. And so here we are, and lo and behold who do I find but two
friends and the shiny general who beat the snot out of those blue-eyed devils the
last time around, in Red Mountain. And, if I understand Shaka aright, my
daughter is once again off making her poor father look like a layabout and a
slacker by running in the footsteps of gods while he trods the poor green
earth, swinging an axe back and forth."
"You truly found that coffer? That's an amazing thing!", Nalion said,
then hushed his companion. "Don't bark it out too loud though. There's
people in this world who would not hesitate and try to rip it from your hands.
Stumbling into brigands with every step and them being no challenge for one
such as you can end up being annoying.", Nalion said, still grinning, but
secretly rubbing his right hand to ease blood circulation.
"I'm sorry to hear about Hasfalgar, Gram, at least some people have
survived, thanks to you. We all hope that Loranna and the other seven will make
it, then all this mess will be mended. ", the mage began and explained the
situation with brief words and added the recent news to it as well.
"You can be proud of Loranna. She's doing well. I believe though, that we
who remained still can get some deeds done while we are here. We're en route to
the Imperial City to help where we can."
Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 10:56 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 03:45 AM)
Herwyn didn't open his mouth. It was the hardest thing he'd done
in a while, taking the next step. He wasn't sure if he should, or if he should wait...
give Tris time.
The people they'd left behind didn't have time, though.
His eyes on the spirit of Ciel, he continued toward the next gate.
For a moment the ghost stood on the edge of a precipice, confused by the
perilous realization at hand, and then took a step back.
"My will is to serve," the knight bowed. "High praise, Saint
Deothur."
"Farewell, friends," Ciel said as they departed. "My fondest
wishes follow you."
He was silent a moment and then whispered.
"Goodbye, Tris."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:01 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 23 2005, 04:55 AM)
"You truly found that coffer? That's an amazing
thing!", Nalion said, then hushed his companion. "Don't bark it out
too loud though. There's people in this world who would not hesitate and try to
rip it from your hands. Stumbling into brigands with every step and them being
no challenge for one such as you can end up being annoying.", Nalion said,
still grinning, but secretly rubbing his right hand to ease blood circulation.
"I'm sorry to hear about Hasfalgar, Gram, at least some people have
survived, thanks to you. We all hope that Loranna and the other seven will make
it, then all this mess will be mended. ", the mage began and explained the
situation with brief words and added the recent news to it as well.
"You can be proud of Loranna. She's doing well. I believe though, that we
who remained still can get some deeds done while we are here. We're en route to
the Imperial City to help where we can."
Gram grins. "Tis all right; I checked to see if anyone else was
about," he says. "And thank you for your kind words; in truth I never
felt comfortable in Hasfalgar, but all the same it's my baby girl's home, and
it still means something to me."
He nods grimly. "We should give our friends in the heavens a good run for
their money; who knows when it will finally be us to take up the banner and
shake the foundations of the world? Or put them back together again, either
or." He laughs. "Let us make all haste to the Imperial City then; my
axe and shield are at your side, should that Cyndarius fellow say it's
permissable. And even if he doesn't, I'll go on my own anyway!"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:08 AM
Goranthir looked back at Tris and Ciel, and
then went through. With a scream, he relinquished his Stamina ...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:09 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 23 2005, 03:56 AM)
For a moment the ghost stood on the edge of a precipice,
confused by the perilous realization at hand, and then took a step back.
"My will is to serve," the knight bowed. "High praise, Saint
Deothur."
"Farewell, friends," Ciel said as they departed. "My
fondest wishes follow you."
He was silent a moment and then whispered.
"Goodbye, Tris."
"I should have listened when you said to go," Tris said, his voice
barely audible. He shot off in the direction of the gates.
Deothur followed the others. He paused, and bent, and lifted something from the
ground.
"Ghosts are not entirely spirit, you know," he said,
conversationally. "They haven't been purified by passing through the
spheres, as you are doing now; they are mostly spirit, but also matter, which
is why they can easily be harmed by the appropriate weapons."
He showed what he was holding; a small, black, pitted stone that fit neatly
into the palm of his hand.
"Snake stone," he said. "Concentrated cast-off Mundus, the
detritus left when the snakes make their meal. If you hold it, you reflect
magic. Very handy."
He handed it to Loranna.
The ghosts parted, like a wave, to let them through, now that Ciel had spoken.
They could see the bladed gate ahead.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 05:09 AM)
"I should have listened when you said to go,"
Tris said, his voice barely audible. He shot off in the direction of the
gates.
Deothur followed the others. He paused, and bent, and lifted something from the
ground.
"Ghosts are not entirely spirit, you know," he said,
conversationally. "They haven't been purified by passing through the
spheres, as you are doing now; they are mostly spirit, but also matter,
which is why they can easily be harmed by the appropriate weapons."
He showed what he was holding; a small, black, pitted stone that fit
neatly into the palm of his hand.
"Snake stone," he said. "Concentrated cast-off Mundus, the
detritus left when the snakes make their meal. If you hold it, you reflect
magic. Very handy."
He handed it to Loranna.
The ghosts parted, like a wave, to let them through, now that Ciel had spoken.
They could see the bladed gate ahead.
Loranna takes the snake stone from Deothur's hand, saying "Indeed ...
thank you ..." She smiles at the handsome youh, her heart trembling.
Turning to look at Ciel, she says quietly "We will see you again, dear
...", then she curtesies and hurries after her friends, holding the snake
stone firmly in her hand. It felt warm, and fit easily in her palm, and she was
thankful, for her armor and her best absorb jewelry was back in Ald Raathim.
And then, she was through the gate ...
The good fortune that blessed her when she found the stream that day, after she
and her father had wandered lost in the forests of High Rock. The rotten luck
that kept her from actually landing the good men in the tavern's eternal
competition of barmaids for men. The grace that kept her head on her neck when
the woman with silver hair first thought to show kindness through steel, and
which kept that lovely woman from destroying her when it would have saved so
many lives ...
A desperate struggle against a blue-eyed Khajiit, when she had just recovered
from having Sen-Yedda cut from her womb. The misfortune of losing her magicka
to a simple spell despite her protections, right before a deceased duelist
began carving people up left and right.
All ... gone. Luck undefined, more sense of herself gone. She wonders what she
would lose next, and whether it will get easier now that she has shed half of
herself.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:23 AM
ooc -- Off to bed, night night
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 11:01 AM)
Gram grins. "Tis all right; I checked to see if
anyone else was about," he says. "And thank you for your kind
words; in truth I never felt comfortable in Hasfalgar, but all the same it's my
baby girl's home, and it still means something to me."
He nods grimly. "We should give our friends in the heavens a good
run for their money; who knows when it will finally be us to take up the banner
and shake the foundations of the world? Or put them back together again,
either or." He laughs. "Let us make all haste to the
Imperial City then; my axe and shield are at your side, should that Cyndarius
fellow say it's permissable. And even if he doesn't, I'll go on my own
anyway!"
Nalion's tone of voice and his expression grew earnest.
"I have seen the world trembling twice now in rapid succession. These are
remarkable times - and terrible at the same- Gram. As those who travel in the
Spheres right now will have to make their stand, we will, too. As above, so
below.", the mage answered.
"Let's go and catch up with the trail. I want to get off this pass,
soon." Nalion packed his bag and took the reins of Forsa and began walking
back towards the head of the column, inviting Gram to join him.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 01:17 PM
OOC Summary
Reichi is one of the Eight, tasked with passing beyound the realms of the
Aedra, and fixing the cracks in reality, who are currently in Arkay's realm and
passing to the next...
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:46 PM
As Isidor jumped through his portal, he felt
all of his wit, all of his knowledge, leave him.
His intelligence had left him.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:52 PM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 23 2005, 01:17 AM)
Teleran nodded slowly and stared towards the healing tents. He
thought about going in to see Shai, and Diamond too of course, but decided
against it, she was probably recuperating from her injuries as well as the
constant travel they must have undertaken to catch up with the legion.
After his initial shock at Diamond's reappearance, Shaka had hurried to help
the three travellers, realizing they must be Marein and Shai, flesh once more.
He looked at Diamond on her cot within the healing tent. Shaka didn't know if
she could hear him, but he said it aloud anyway: "Diamond, in case you or
the others are beating yourselves up about coming back before reaching your
destination -- don't. We're all flying blind in this nightmare."
Poor kid, he thought, seeing Diamond's wounds. Shaka had tried to help Shai's
eye and the others' wounds as well, with as much healing magicka as he had
learned over the years. He would have to talk to the blue-eyed dunmer/Nord
Teleran soon. It had been obvious from Teleran's expression that he had a long
acquaintance with Shai . . . .
Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:53 PM
Shai woke from her healer-assisted sleep,
immediately flicking her eyes around to get a hold on the situation.
Marein was sitting in the corner of the tent, his head in his hands. He might
have been asleep. Diamond was lying on a makeshift bed next to her - she looked
unconscious.
At the foot of the bed was a very worried-looking Teleran.
Propping herself up weakly on her elbows, she said, "Teleran. I'm
awake."
Posted by: Teleran Today, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 23 2005, 02:53 PM)
Shai woke from her healer-assisted sleep, immediately flicking
her eyes around to get a hold on the situation.
Marein was sitting in the corner of the tent, his head in his hands. He might
have been asleep. Diamond was lying on a makeshift bed next to her - she looked
unconscious.
At the foot of the bed was a very worried-looking Teleran.
Propping herself up weakly on her elbows, she said, "Teleran. I'm
awake."
“Shai!” Teleran exclaimed. “You’re alright,” Teleran said moving to hug her,
“I’m just so … so … I love you.” Words started flowing from him, straining to
get out and jumbling themselves into a mostly incoherent mess, “I wish I could
have stopped … I should have been there … waited at the gate…”
Retreating to arm’s length he looked at her wonderingly, “How did you manage to
be three again? Listen to me, worrying over everything and ignoring this, I’m a
fool, aren’t I? Only paying attention to what’s going wrong.”
Posted by: Tri Today, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 23 2005, 02:08 PM)
“Shai!” Teleran exclaimed. “You’re alright,” Teleran said moving
to hug her, “I’m just so … so … I love you.” Words started flowing from him, straining
to get out and jumbling themselves into a mostly incoherent mess, “I wish I
could have stopped … I should have been there … waited at the gate…”
Retreating to arm’s length he looked at her wonderingly, “How did you manage to
be three again? Listen to me, worrying over everything and ignoring this, I’m a
fool, aren’t I? Only paying attention to what’s going wrong.”
She smiled faintly. For a moment it seemed like she was wavering on death's
doorstep, and she was distant. "I remember the first day I met you,
Teleran. Remember it like yesterday. I was feeling awful, you know, and then
there you were, that very day...I thought about you this whole time, when I was
away."
The level of her voice lowered further. A gentle smile played across her face.
"I love you too..."
She glanced concernedly at Marein. "Oh, he's so upset..."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:00 AM
During the fight with the ghosts, as they
retreated away from Gorathir, Slyvos noticed something... odd. A strange symbol
on Gorathir's body; it seemed, dark, unnatural... but this was a concern for
another time, when they weren't messing with the fabric of existance....
Slyvos had gone through the gate, losing his speed... his desire to hurry, to
rush, the concepts were still there, but the desires of such were not his own
anymore... he was beginning to look more like someone else... and alot less
like jazbet.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:11 AM
Anya stepped through the gate, biting ehr
tongue as the swords peirced her.
She felt... bland. Yet, she still retained herself. The feelings, gestures,
remarks, comments she made throught her life to define her had left, followed
by a feeling of stark nakedness as her true self shown. Her personality was
gone, replaced with who she was stripped of flesh and meanings.
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:12 AM
Reichi headed through the gate. Feeling the
blade come down on him, and as it passed out of him, it took his endurance with
it. His ability to continue on with a heavy wound, to keep fighting when
utterly exhausted, to never give up. Gone.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 23 2005, 07:00 PM)
During the fight with the ghosts, as they retreated away from
Gorathir, Slyvos noticed something... odd. A strange symbol on Gorathir's body;
it seemed, dark, unnatural... but this was a concern for another time, when
they weren't messing with the fabric of existance....
Slyvos had gone through the gate, losing his speed... his desire to hurry, to
rush, the concepts were still there, but the desires of such were not his own
anymore... he was beginning to look more like someone else... and alot less
like jazbet.
Loranna looks back to her companions, to make sure everyone is all right. Her
eyes fall on Slyvos and she looks at him curiously, realizing just how much
she'd become used to his look as Jazbet.
" ... Slyvos?" she asks, looking more carefully. Yes, that was him,
she was certain; she saw it in a moment back when Slyvos first took Jazbet's
body. Still, it was a bigger change than she had expected - which was foolish
because she knew this was going to happen.
Loranna herself looks ... different, yet not. Maybe a little taller, a touch
more slender, maybe her hair is a little different, but she still looks more or
less like Loranna.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:19 AM
Slyvos looked at Loranna, trying not to
stare... failing miserable but trying; luckily he didn't have to... but he was
nice like that 
after all, he had only seen the true her once... and that moment
still burned deep in his memory.
'so... where are we now?'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:31 AM
Julianos," Deothur said.
"The scholars of Julianos have a saying, which they learned from the
Psijiics: 'The power of ignorance can truly shatter mithril like glass.' I
never understood what they were hinting at; if ignorance is so mighty, why be
educated? But I suppose it makes sense to them.
In all the places they had been before, nature - or what passed for nature, in
the spheres of the Divines - was most evident. Here, nothing was natural. This
was a place built by hands, from plans, lines drawn carefully then translated
into reality, not natural at all except insofar as it is natural in men and mer
to love straight lines. Straightness, and the desire for resolution, here made
manifest. It was oppressive but also grand. Endless rows of white columns led
off towards a plaza from which a pyramid rose. Atop the pyramid, a man - or a
mer - stood chanting - and on the steps, a vast company stood, listening. The
air here was so clear that his words were carried to them even so far away; but
the company could make nothing of them. Above were stars, and the sun, and the
moons; all in one sky.
The sword bridge ran through the stoa, through the perfect rows of columns, at
an odd angle.
"He's going to love that," Deothur remarked. "We should probably
hurry."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 07:31 PM)
Julianos," Deothur said. "The scholars of
Julianos have a saying, which they learned from the Psijiics: 'The power
of ignorance can truly shatter mithril like glass.' I never understood
what they were hinting at; if ignorance is so mighty, why be
educated? But I suppose it makes sense to them.
In all the places they had been before, nature - or what passed for nature, in
the spheres of the Divines - was most evident. Here, nothing was natural. This
was a place built by hands, from plans, lines drawn carefully then translated
into reality, not natural at all except insofar as it is natural in men and mer
to love straight lines. Straightness, and the desire for resolution, here made
manifest. It was oppressive but also grand. Endless rows of white columns led off
towards a plaza from which a pyramid rose. Atop the pyramid, a man - or a mer -
stood chanting - and on the steps, a vast company stood, listening. The air
here was so clear that his words were carried to them even so far away;
but the company could make nothing of them. Above were stars, and the sun, and
the moons; all in one sky.
The sword bridge ran through the stoa, through the perfect rows of columns, at
an odd angle.
"He's going to love that," Deothur remarked. "We should
probably hurry."
Isidor gazed around, in wonder. Isidor nodded at Deothur's words. "Let's
go." He began to make his way foward.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:36 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 07:31 PM)
Julianos," Deothur said. "The scholars of
Julianos have a saying, which they learned from the Psijiics: 'The power
of ignorance can truly shatter mithril like glass.' I never understood what
they were hinting at; if ignorance is so mighty, why be educated?
But I suppose it makes sense to them.
In all the places they had been before, nature - or what passed for nature, in
the spheres of the Divines - was most evident. Here, nothing was natural. This
was a place built by hands, from plans, lines drawn carefully then translated
into reality, not natural at all except insofar as it is natural in men and mer
to love straight lines. Straightness, and the desire for resolution, here made
manifest. It was oppressive but also grand. Endless rows of white columns led
off towards a plaza from which a pyramid rose. Atop the pyramid, a man - or a
mer - stood chanting - and on the steps, a vast company stood, listening. The
air here was so clear that his words were carried to them even so far
away; but the company could make nothing of them. Above were stars, and
the sun, and the moons; all in one sky.
The sword bridge ran through the stoa, through the perfect rows of columns, at
an odd angle.
"He's going to love that," Deothur remarked. "We should
probably hurry."
Loranna chuckles a little, feeling a bit nonplussed by the spectacle. She liked
to learn, she valued knowledge, she even liked sitting in her library to read a
good book quietly, but this place ...
"I wonder how Nalion would feel here," she remarks as she picks up
her pace. She'd have to tell him about this, after ...
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 23 2005, 07:34 PM)
Isidor gazed around, in wonder. Isidor nodded at Deothur's
words. "Let's go." He began to make his way foward.
Goranthir followed quickly behind. "Reminds me of Altmer
architecture," he said, not meaning it to be a compliment. "Loranna,
I'm sorry about what happened back there. I didn't know any other way to get
that ghost to back off."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 05:36 PM)
"I wonder how Nalion would feel here," she remarks as
she picks up her pace. She'd have to tell him about this, after ...
"He would probably be sorry to be rushed," said Herwyn, "just
like me."
Still, though, there was a time and a place for everything, and so he hurried
along the bridge, noticing that it did, indeed, ruin the balance of the whole
arrangement.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 07:37 PM)
Goranthir followed quickly behind. "Reminds me of
Altmer architecture," he said, not meaning it to be a compliment.
"Loranna, I'm sorry about what happened back there. I didn't know
any other way to get that ghost to back off."
Loranna turns to offer Goranthir an apologetic smile. "We had been warned
to be friendly to all we met; I should have told you that when you joined up
with us," she says. "Forgive me for my oversight ... I'm just glad
you're okay. Though I have to admit I felt like a fool myself; I don't think
now that those ghosts would listen to reason."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 07:41 PM)
Loranna turns to offer Goranthir an apologetic smile.
"We had been warned to be friendly to all we met; I should have told you
that when you joined up with us," she says. "Forgive me for my
oversight ... I'm just glad you're okay. Though I have to admit I felt
like a fool myself; I don't think now that those ghosts would listen to
reason."
"Well, I'll try not to make anyone else angry," Goranthir grinned,
his voice turning to a whisper as they got closer to the orator.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:53 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 05:44 PM)
"Well, I'll try not to make anyone else angry,"
Goranthir grinned, his voice turning to a whisper as they got closer to the
orator.
Anya smiled as he said that, while looking around. She thought to herself,
"Ghosts are fickle things, I find."
She stopped, and stared wide-eyed. Did I just talk? She went to say that
outloud, but found she still couldn't. Her momentary joy was covered in
puzzlement. Her eyes titled with worry, her mouth open as if to say 'What just
happened?'
Why was I able to talk then, but not now? Lotus cawed next to her.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:01 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 06:44 PM)
"Well, I'll try not to make anyone else angry,"
Goranthir grinned, his voice turning to a whisper as they got closer to the orator.
Deothur fell silent, listening to the orator. From his expression it seemed
possible that unlike the still-mortal members of the party, he could understand
what he was hearing; it did not necessarily look as if he agreed with all of
it.
"I think Arynel built this bridge intending you to pass the spheres
without hindrance," Deothur said quietly, after a time. "But that's
not the way the story is written; every new experience has a price, and Arynel
cannot pay the price for you, however much he might like to. The hero in the
tale always stumbles at least once, and the stumble turns out, in the end, to
have been fortuituous. The one who does not stumble is no hero. Not logic, but
then logic isn't everything, is it? We are gloriously illogical beasts, we
mortals. And I see something we need to steal."
He gestured with his hand.
Around the base of the square, on small plinths, were statues. Most were of
high elves; some were of men; some were even of other creatures. As they drew
near, the party saw that the statues were more realistic than seemed possible.
They were not statues at all.
"Julianos's gift to those who choose it," Deothur said. "To
remain forever as they were at their most puissant moment. Untouched by decay
or foolish wavering, an example to all who see them. They hold the symbols of
their achievements, given a physical form. That one -"
and here he gestured at a graceful female High Elf, wearing golden robes
"-was known for her ability to teach even the most stubbornly
wrong-headed. That arrow in her hand is the Arrow of Insight, and I think we
are going to want it, on the ninth plain."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 08:01 PM)
Deothur fell silent, listening to the orator. From his
expression it seemed possible that unlike the still-mortal members of the
party, he could understand what he was hearing; it did not necessarily
look as if he agreed with all of it.
"I think Arynel built this bridge intending you to pass the spheres
without hindrance," Deothur said quietly, after a time. "But
that's not the way the story is written; every new experience has a
price, and Arynel cannot pay the price for you, however much he might like to.
The hero in the tale always stumbles at least once, and the stumble turns out,
in the end, to have been fortuituous. The one who does not stumble is no hero.
Not logic, but then logic isn't everything, is it? We are gloriously
illogical beasts, we mortals. And I see something we need to steal."
He gestured with his hand.
Around the base of the square, on small bases, were statues. Most were of high
elves; some were of men; some were even of other creatures. As they
drew near, the party saw that the statues were more realistic than seemed
possible. They were not statues at all.
"Julianos's gift to those who choose it," Deothur said.
"To remain forever as they were at their most puissant moment. Untouched
by decay or foolish wavering, an example to all who see them. They hold the
symbols of their achievements, given a physical form. That one -"
and here he gestured at a graceful female High Elf, wearing golden robes
"-was known for her ability to teach even the most stubbornly
wrong-headed. That arrow in her hand is the Arrow of Insight, and I think we
are going to want it, on the ninth plain."
Loranna looks at the statues, frowning. " ... Noble, I suppose, but ...
statues cannot dance, or laugh," she says quietly. Her eyes drift to the
High Elf woman, admiring her gracefulness despite herself.
" ... Is there any chance we can bargain with her for it?" she asks.
"I know hereos are often depicted as being roguish, but ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 08:01 PM)
-was known for her ability to teach even the most stubbornly
wrong-headed. That arrow in her hand is the Arrow of Insight, and I think we
are going to want it, on the ninth plain.
Goranthir was grateful for the lecture on heroism. He still desperately wanted
to be one, but anticipated many, many more missteps.'
"The question is," Goranthir whispered. "How to get it in a
polite way."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:09 AM
Slyvos looked to it all... a state of being
static... the very idea of such is something he escaped at one point, he would
never go back to it. And an arrow... what good, could one arrow do? A great
deal indeed...
' I think the question is, do we have anything she'd WANT to trade us for it.?'
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 23 2005, 08:09 PM)
Slyvos looked to it all... a state of being static... the very
idea of such is something he escaped at one point, he would never go back to
it. And an arrow... what good, could one arrow do? A great deal indeed...
' I think the question is, do we have anything she'd WANT to trade us for it.?'
"Teacher," said Goranthir, speaking in a low voice to the woman in
the High Elven tongue and in Cyrodilic. "We need your help."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:15 AM
"Well," said Herwyn, "any
question of us having that item first means getting to it. Since we,
obviously, can't get to it, then it seems that we should find a way to
get it to come to us.
"This is the realm of logic, after all," he added with a
smile.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 08:15 PM)
"Well," said Herwyn, "any question of us having
that item first means getting to it. Since we, obviously, can't get to it,
then it seems that we should find a way to get it to come to us.
"This is the realm of logic, after all," he added with a
smile.
"Perhaps she heard me," Goranthir said, looking towards her, hoping.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 07:18 PM)
"Perhaps she heard me," Goranthir said, looking
towards her, hoping.
"To give us the arrow, she would have to move, which implies change, and
that she has sworn never to do," Deothur said. "Perhaps you can
persuade her; but the scholars of Julianos have their eyes forever on the
eternal horizon, not on things near at hand."
The scholar did not move.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 08:19 PM)
To give us the arrow, she would have to move, which
implies change, and that she has sworn never to do," Deothur said.
"Perhaps you can persuade her; but the scholars of Julianos have
their eyes forever on the eternal horizon, not on things near at hand.
The scholar did not move.
"Persuade her? Why would she care about the fate of Mundus, when she is
perfectley serene here?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:25 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 08:19 PM)
To give us the arrow, she would have to move, which
implies change, and that she has sworn never to do," Deothur said.
"Perhaps you can persuade her; but the scholars of Julianos have
their eyes forever on the eternal horizon, not on things near at hand.
The scholar did not move.
Loranna looks to the others. " ... Well, way I see it, we can try to
either pursuade her to let go of the arrow, or try to snatch it from her
hand," she says. "Either way we probably need to use telekenesis, or
..."
Her eyes drift to Anya. " ... Deothur, could Lotus fly over there
safely?" she asks.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 08:19 PM)
To give us the arrow, she would have to move, which
implies change, and that she has sworn never to do," Deothur said.
"Perhaps you can persuade her; but the scholars of Julianos have
their eyes forever on the eternal horizon, not on things near at hand.
The scholar did not move.
"What kind of a teacher refuses to share with students who come begging
for insight?" Goranthir said under his breath, and then he thought of his
tutors on Summerset. I was the exact kind of pig-headed person this woman
tried to help.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:32 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 23 2005, 08:23 PM)
Persuade her? Why would she care about the fate of Mundus,
when she is perfectley serene here?
"She is here to serve as an example," Loranna says. "And we've
seen that Kyne's and Arkay's realms are suffering; how long before the chaos
comes to these halls?"
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 08:28 PM)
"What kind of a teacher refuses to share with students who
come begging for insight?" Goranthir said under his breath, and then he
thought of his tutors on Summerset. I was the exact kind of pig-headed
person this woman tried to help.
" ... That I can't tell you; my teachers have been my friends, and Allie
especially," she replies. "And more often than not my problem wasn't
they weren't trying to share, it was that I wasn't ready to accept."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 07:25 PM)
Loranna looks to the others. " ... Well, way I see
it, we can try to either pursuade her to let go of the arrow, or try to snatch
it from her hand," she says. "Either way we probably need to
use telekenesis, or ..."
Her eyes drift to Anya. " ... Deothur, could Lotus fly over there
safely?" she asks.
"It might well be possible," Deothur said. "You have passed four
spheres already; I think you might even be able to step on the ground, for a
time."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 07:28 PM)
"What kind of a teacher refuses to share with students who
come begging for insight?" Goranthir said under his breath, and then he
thought of his tutors on Summerset. I was the exact kind of pig-headed
person this woman tried to help.
Deothur laughed. "I suppose you can attempt to move her with your
pig-headedness."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 06:25 PM)
Loranna looks to the others. " ... Well, way I see
it, we can try to either pursuade her to let go of the arrow, or try to snatch
it from her hand," she says. "Either way we probably need to
use telekenesis, or ..."
Her eyes drift to Anya. " ... Deothur, could Lotus fly over there
safely?" she asks.
Anya shrugged, she didn't care as long as he would be somewhat safe doing it.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 06:32 PM)
It might well be possible," Deothur said.
"You have passed four spheres already; I think you might even be
able to step on the ground, for a time.
Deothur laughed. "I suppose you can attempt to move her with your
pig-headedness."
Anya laughed at that last part, and pointed to Isidor, smiling at him.
Anya shrugged, waved for Goranthir to join her, and gingerly took a step onto
the ground.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 08:32 PM)
Deothur laughed. "I suppose you can attempt to move her
with your pig-headedness."
"I'm feeling decidedly less pig-headed than her," Goranthir
replied. "Imagine resolving never to move again as a testament to your
ability to reach others. That's like eating the contents of a bakery to reward
yourself for losing weight."
He followed Anya, preparing to pull her back if there was trouble.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 23 2005, 07:34 PM)
Anya shrugged, she didn't care as long as he would be somewhat
safe doing it.
Anya laughed at that last part, and pointed to Isidor, smiling at him.
Anya shrugged, waved for Goranthir to join her, and gingerly took a step onto
the ground.
Anya had surrendered already her intelligence, will, personality, and luck...
three mental qualities and an intangible. Her foot felt as if the ground were a
door that had closed on it. There was no chance she would be able to take even
a few steps.
"I am not from here," Deothur said to Goranthir. "Perhaps she
could explain it better than I."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 08:41 PM)
Anya had surrendered already her intelligence, will,
personality, and luck... three mental qualities and an intangible. Her foot
felt as if the ground were a door that had closed on it. There was no chance
she would be able to take even a few steps.
"I am not from here," Deothur said to Goranthir. "Perhaps
she could explain it better than I."
Goranthir helped pull Anya back onto the sword. "I surrendered my
intelligence already too ... That may be what Julianos requires."
He looks to the group. "Has anyone still got their Intelligence?"
What an odd thing to ask he thought.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:46 AM
Tamriel, a place that is
freeze-your-[censored]-off-cold
A hooded, scarfed, and robed figure looked to Gram and tried to speak, but his
voice was so clogged by the half-dozen fur robes and scarves on his words came
out as, "am..s...e..co!"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 08:45 PM)
Goranthir helped pull Anya back onto the sword. "I
surrendered my intelligence already too ... That may be what Julianos
requires."
He looks to the group. "Has anyone still got their Intelligence?"
What an odd thing to ask he thought.
Loranna casts a healing spell to mend Anya's wounded foot.
"I still have mine," she says. "I've given up my speed, my
strength, my stamina, and my luck. My intelect and my will remain though."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 06:45 PM)
Goranthir helped pull Anya back onto the sword. "I
surrendered my intelligence already too ... That may be what Julianos
requires."
He looks to the group. "Has anyone still got their Intelligence?"
What an odd thing to ask he thought.
Anya held herself with Goranthir. Her eyes watered from the pain, bet it
started to numb from Loranna's healing spell. She shook her head to not do that
again.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 08:46 PM)
Loranna casts a healing spell to mend Anya's wounded foot.
"I still have mine," she says. "I've given up my speed, my
strength, my stamina, and my luck. My intelect and my will remain
though."
"Try it," Goranthir suggested, squeezing Anya's hand.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 08:46 PM)
Tamriel, a place that is freeze-your-[censored]-off-cold
A hooded, scarfed, and robed figure looked to Gram and tried to speak, but his
voice was so clogged by the half-dozen fur robes and carves on his words came
out as, "am..s...e..co!"
Tamriel, a place that is having a pleasant snowstrom (sayeth the Nord)
Gram turns and looks upon the bundled-up figure. "Now, what's that under
all those rags?" he asks jovially. "I see by your feet that you hail
from more marshish climes. Is this Falco I hear, teeth all a chatter and tail
swinging back and forth?"
He claps his hand on the figure's shoulder and says "Come on; there's
wagons for people who need respite from the chill. No point in freezing your
scales off now."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 06:45 PM)
Goranthir helped pull Anya back onto the sword. "I
surrendered my intelligence already too ... That may be what Julianos
requires."
He looks to the group. "Has anyone still got their Intelligence?"
What an odd thing to ask he thought.
"I don't think that's what's going on, with the ground," said Herwyn,
and stepped off the bridge.
He had relinquished his intelligence what seemed like ages ago, but also his
strength, speed, and endurance.
As his foot touched the marble ground, he closed his eyes.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:51 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 07:50 PM)
"I don't think that's what's going on, with the
ground," said Herwyn, and stepped off the bridge.
He had relinquished his intelligence what seemed like ages ago, but also his
strength, speed, and endurance.
As his foot touched the marble ground, he closed his eyes.
Herywn's guess seemed to be the correct one; in any case, his foot hurt - quite
badly - but he was able to take a step forward, even though each step felt like
falling from a height.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 04:49 PM)
Tamriel, a place that is having a pleasant snowstrom (sayeth the
Nord)
Gram turns and looks upon the bundled-up figure. "Now, what's that
under all those rags?" he asks jovially. "I see by your feet
that you hail from more marshish climes. Is this Falco I hear, teeth all
a chatter and tail swinging back and forth?"
He claps his hand on the figure's shoulder and says "Come on; there's
wagons for people who need respite from the chill. No point in freezing
your scales off now."
After much struggling the freezing argonian managed to wrench the scarves of.
He whispered to Gram, "I woulda but Tsei won't let me. Says that the
wagons are for the children and the refugees."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 08:50 PM)
"I don't think that's what's going on, with the
ground," said Herwyn, and stepped off the bridge.
"Tell us what you did," Goranthir said, watching Herwyn plod forward.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 06:51 PM)
Herywn's guess seemed to be the correct one; in any case,
his foot hurt - quite badly - but he was able to take a step forward, even
though each step felt like falling from a height.
"Not nearly so bad as being dismembered," said Herwyn, and took
another step, and another, toward the statue.
"My physical being is almost gone. That is what can't abide the ground.
Our physical beings are too weak, to flimsy for these realms, but we are
becoming more real with every gate."
With sickening lurches, he moved closer and closer to his goal. His willpower
was still his own.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 06:54 PM)
"Not nearly so bad as being dismembered," said Herwyn,
and took another step, and another, toward the statue.
"My physical being is almost gone. That is what can't abide the ground.
Our physical beings are too weak, to flimsy for these realms, but we are
becoming more real with every gate."
With sickening lurches, he moved closer and closer to his goal. His willpower
was still his own.
Anya stuck her tongue out at Herwyn, as she tested out her foot. Lotus hovered
next to her with his slack-jawed smile. She glared at him, How was I
supposed to know? Lotus just closed his mouth and turned to watch Herwyn.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 08:51 PM)
After much struggling the freezing argonian managed to wrench
the scarves of. He whispered to Gram, "I woulda but Tsei won't let
me. Says that the wagons are for the children and the refugees."
"Tsei? A ladyfriend?" Gram asks, his snow-specked beard shaking with
mirth. "Well done lad! I see I've missed much."
"Well, if it's pleasing your new sweetheart you're after perhaps I can
help ye make some leggings," he says, tugging on his cloak. "Though
it'd be easier just to go sneak in the wagon and say you were helping the
children stay calm and happy, you know - entertain them with your flashing wit,
amuse them with feats of sleight-of-hand, that sort of thing."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 08:54 PM)
"Not nearly so bad as being dismembered," said Herwyn,
and took another step, and another, toward the statue.
"My physical being is almost gone. That is what can't abide the ground.
Our physical beings are too weak, to flimsy for these realms, but we are
becoming more real with every gate."
With sickening lurches, he moved closer and closer to his goal. His willpower
was still his own.
With his all his physical attributes except his stamina still intact, Goranthir
knew that he wouldn't last any longer than Anya on the ground.
"Probably just as well," he muttered. "I was never very good
with tutors. Ask Raithen."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 08:54 PM)
"Not nearly so bad as being dismembered," said Herwyn,
and took another step, and another, toward the statue.
"My physical being is almost gone. That is what can't abide the ground.
Our physical beings are too weak, to flimsy for these realms, but we are
becoming more real with every gate."
With sickening lurches, he moved closer and closer to his goal. His willpower
was still his own.
Loranna watches Herwyn, her hands raised to cast a healing spell out of habit.
" ... Mine is as well; all I have left is my agility," she says. She
readies herself to step off the bridge, should Herwyn need a hand.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:59 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 08:57 PM)
Tsei? A ladyfriend?" Gram asks, his snow-specked
beard shaking with mirth. "Well done lad! I see I've missed
much.
"Well, if it's pleasing your new sweetheart you're after perhaps I can
help ye make some leggings," he says, tugging on his cloak.
"Though it'd be easier just to go sneak in the wagon and say you were
helping the children stay calm and happy, you know - entertain them with your
flashing wit, amuse them with feats of sleight-of-hand, that sort of
thing."
Cold [censored] place
Tsei appeared behind Falco and said to Gram "Nice to meet you, my name's
Tsei. I just didn't think it'd be wise to crowd the wagons. We're not wounded,
or young. But, if you think it's best, who am I to argue?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 04:57 PM)
Tsei? A ladyfriend?" Gram asks, his
snow-specked beard shaking with mirth. "Well done lad! I see
I've missed much.
"Well, if it's pleasing your new sweetheart you're after perhaps I can
help ye make some leggings," he says, tugging on his cloak.
"Though it'd be easier just to go sneak in the wagon and say you were
helping the children stay calm and happy, you know - entertain them with your
flashing wit, amuse them with feats of sleight-of-hand, that sort of
thing."
"Good idea Gram. Maybe Tsei'll think I'm a bit more mature if I 'help' the
children. I'm sure they'd like my story of how I arm-wrestled vivec."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 23 2005, 04:59 PM)
Cold [censored] place
Tsei appeared behind Falco and said to Gram "Nice to meet you, my name's
Tsei. I just didn't think it'd be wise to crowd the wagons. We're not wounded,
or young. But, if you think it's best, who am I to argue?"
Falco mumbled something along the lines of "Screw the children, I'm
cold." But then said clearly "Sorry Tsei, perhaps I can keep them
happy. After all tis best to think of the children."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:03 AM
It wasn't far. Herwyn's feet felt bruised
and broken, but he was there.
The golden face of the High Elven teacher was as symmetrical as a mask. In her
graceful hand, she held the arrow.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 09:00 PM)
Good idea Gram. Maybe Tsei'll think I'm a bit more mature
if I 'help' the children. I'm sure they'd like my story of how I arm-wrestled
vivec.
Falco mumbled something along the lines of "Screw the children, I'm
cold." But then said clearly "Sorry Tsei, perhaps I can keep them
happy. After all tis best to think of the children."
Gram says "Well met, fair Tsei," ignoring the fact that he never
found a lizard anything but mildly interesting looking in all his life,
two-legged or four. "We can't all be children of the sky now; there's no
shame in you seeking to warm yourselves. We wouldn't want Argonian icicles for
the big party in the Imperial City now."
He chuckles, pleased at his own joke.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 05:06 PM)
Gram says "Well met, fair Tsei," ignoring the fact
that he never found a lizard anything but mildly interesting looking in all his
life, two-legged or four. "We can't all be children of the sky now;
there's no shame in you seeking to warm yourselves. We wouldn't want
Argonian icicles for the big party in the Imperial City now."
He chuckles, pleased at his own joke.
"Can't wait to get to Cyrodill and crack some skulls. I don't take kindly
to people attacking my home town after all." said Falco eagerly.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 07:03 PM)
It wasn't far. Herwyn's feet felt bruised and broken, but he was
there.
The golden face of the High Elven teacher was as symmetrical as a mask. In her
graceful hand, she held the arrow.
Herwyn stood at the feet of the tall, unmoving woman, for a very long time. His
feet felt like they had fallen off a few steps ago, but he stood, tears in his
eyes.
Eventually, he spoke. "Honored Teacher, here you stand, honored among your
peers for your ability to instruct the ignorant, no matter how willful. A
well-deserved reward; To be perfect, unchanging, and always surrounded by those
who have achieved the same grace. What more can a person wish to achieve in one
lifetime?
"It is fact, however, that for every student that your peerless teaching
ever enlightened, there are more who have never known your wisdom. One stands
before you, and others abound.
"I know that your greatest achievement was your ability to teach, and I
know too that to be a great teacher requires the desire to teach, AND I
know that here you stand, perfect and unchanging in your finest moment.
"So I know you desire to teach, right now.
"Give me your arrow, Wise One. Continue your teaching beyond your death.
Rise above perfection."
Herwyn bowed, and reached out for the arrow held lightly in the unmoving
hand...
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:21 AM
"Yeah," whispered Goranthir, with
a wink. "That's what I would have said."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 07:21 PM)
Yeah," whispered Goranthir, with a wink. "That's
what I would have said.
Anya just smiled and shook her head, giving him a light shove. Playful, but not
enough to move him.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:25 AM
Falco approached a legion officer, "Umm
sir, do you know if there are any tents for... two?" He said this last
part while staring at Tsei.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:26 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 23 2005, 09:23 PM)
Anya just smiled and shook her head, giving him a light shove.
Playful, but not enough to move him.
Goranthir pretended to lose his balance, but as long as he had his ring on, he
wouldn't.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 23 2005, 09:26 PM)
Goranthir pretended to lose his balance, but as long as he had
his ring on, he wouldn't.
"You two ..." Loranna says, still poised to cast a healing spell on
Herwyn when he turns back to the bridge.
Loranna wonders if Herwyn's speech combined with Anya's and Goranthir's antics
might not present an even more compelling case to the High elf teacher.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:30 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 09:25 PM)
Falco approached a legion officer, "Umm sir, do you know if
there are any tents for... two?" He said this last part while staring at
Tsei.
The officer raises an eyebrow, but says "We can work something out, I
think ... don't sleep in too late though; we break camp an hour before
dawn."
===
The night passes swiftly, and the hour before dawn comes all too soon. Amidst
much grumbling and sticking one's head in the snow, the 103rd and 95th resumed
their inexorable march to the capitol.
There was an Emperor to save ...
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 09:00 PM)
Good idea Gram. Maybe Tsei'll think I'm a bit more mature
if I 'help' the children. I'm sure they'd like my story of how I arm-wrestled
vivec.
Falco mumbled something along the lines of "Screw the children, I'm
cold." But then said clearly "Sorry Tsei, perhaps I can keep them
happy. After all tis best to think of the children."
Tsei smiled. "Arm wrest.." Her face turned blank. She was getting
cold. She looked like she was turning blue.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:35 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 08:19 PM)
Herwyn stood at the feet of the tall, unmoving woman, for a very
long time. His feet felt like they had fallen off a few steps ago, but he
stood, tears in his eyes.
Eventually, he spoke. "Honored Teacher, here you stand, honored among your
peers for your ability to instruct the ignorant, no matter how willful. A
well-deserved reward; To be perfect, unchanging, and always surrounded by those
who have achieved the same grace. What more can a person wish to achieve in one
lifetime?
"It is fact, however, that for every student that your peerless teaching
ever enlightened, there are more who have never known your wisdom. One stands
before you, and others abound.
"I know that your greatest achievement was your ability to teach, and I
know too that to be a great teacher requires the desire to teach, AND I
know that here you stand, perfect and unchanging in your finest moment.
"So I know you desire to teach, right now.
"Give me your arrow, Wise One. Continue your teaching beyond your death.
Rise above perfection."
Herwyn bowed, and reached out for the arrow held lightly in the unmoving
hand...
A voice answered Herwyn, but it was not the teacher's voice. The orator atop
the pyramid had stopped speaking, and the listeners in the plaza had turned
towards the Eight.
"Desire is of a different sphere, intruder. Take your Dibellan
saint and be gone with you; you interrupt our discourse."
"I have leave to be here," Deothur said mildly.
But the argument, if there was to be one, did not escalate, for the next
moment, something happened. The teacher moved. She placed the arrow in Herwyn's
hand. There were tears in her eyes.
From the scholars arose a clamor of protest. It seemed scholars could in fact
be passionate - about some things.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:37 AM
Falco walked alongside Gram and Tsei,
"So Gram whats in it for you if you save the emperor?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 09:35 PM)
From the scholars arose a clamor of protest. It seemed scholars
could in fact be passionate - about some things.
"Loranna," Goranthir whispered. "Heal his feet so he can return
here quickly. I don't want this to turn into a mob like in Arkay ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 09:35 PM)
A voice answered Herwyn, but it was not the teacher's voice. The
orator atop the pyramid had stopped speaking, and the listeners in the plaza
had turned towards the Eight.
"Desire is of a different sphere, intruder. Take your Dibellan
saint and be gone with you; you interrupt our discourse."
"I have leave to be here," Deothur said mildly.
But the argument, if there was to be one, did not escalate, for the next
moment, something happened. The teacher moved. She placed the arrow in Herwyn's
hand. There were tears in her eyes.
From the scholars arose a clamor of protest. It seemed scholars could in fact
be passionate - about some things.
Isidor grinned, as the arrow was put into Herwyn's hand. "We got it, let's
go. Those scholars don't look too happy."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 09:35 PM)
A voice answered Herwyn, but it was not the teacher's voice. The
orator atop the pyramid had stopped speaking, and the listeners in the plaza
had turned towards the Eight.
"Desire is of a different sphere, intruder. Take your Dibellan
saint and be gone with you; you interrupt our discourse."
"I have leave to be here," Deothur said mildly.
But the argument, if there was to be one, did not escalate, for the next
moment, something happened. The teacher moved. She placed the arrow in Herwyn's
hand. There were tears in her eyes.
From the scholars arose a clamor of protest. It seemed scholars could in fact
be passionate - about some things.
Loranna smiles, her face radiant; she holds her hands out to Herwyn and casts
her spell so that what wounds he's taken would be healed.
"Desire it may be, it was still perfectly logical," she says to
Herwyn. "Well done; now, let us be off dear ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 09:39 PM)
Desire it may be, it was still perfectly logical,"
she says to Herwyn. "Well done; now, let us be off dear ...
Goranthir bowed to the orator and the crowd. Words wouldn't persuade them, but
he should show them their due honor.
He waited for Herwyn before moving towards the next gate.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:43 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 09:37 PM)
Falco walked alongside Gram and Tsei, "So Gram whats in it
for you if you save the emperor?"
Gram chuckles at Falco. "What's in it for me?" he asks. "Falco,
how many times does one get to save an Emperor in their life? Especially in
circumstances such as these, with long-dead foes brought back from oblivion and
the very heavens themselves trembling?"
"Of course, after this business is done, we may be the only ones who know
what happened, but still - we can tell one another stories of what we did
during these times and it will be enough. And maybe someone will write down our
tales thinking them flights of fancy, but saving them for future generations so
that they ccan know us."
He hefts Frostkiss, adding "Besides - where else can one swing one's
weapons around to such good cause?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 05:43 PM)
Gram chuckles at Falco. "What's in it for me?"
he asks. "Falco, how many times does one get to save an Emperor in
their life? Especially in circumstances such as these, with long-dead
foes brought back from oblivion and the very heavens themselves
trembling?"
"Of course, after this business is done, we may be the only ones who know
what happened, but still - we can tell one another stories of what we did
during these times and it will be enough. And maybe someone will write
down our tales thinking them flights of fancy, but saving them for future
generations so that they ccan know us."
He hefts Frostkiss, adding "Besides - where else can one swing one's
weapons around to such good cause?"
"Ahhh... I see. But I'm afraid I don't give a rat's [censored] if the
emporer dies. I want to save him for the sole purpose of a full pardon from all
crimse I've commited. Perhaps a nice little sum of money to, oh and a little
house somewhere in the cyrodillic woods. So if it comes right down to it I want
the emperor in debt to me."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:49 AM
Summary: Kratos is currently with the troops
heading toward Cyrodiil to save the Emperor.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:50 AM
Herwyn felt the spell on his feet like cool
water.
He was not in such a hurry that he did not take a moment to bow, very deeply,
to the teacher.
Then he turned, and ran.
At the last gate, his speed had become undefined. He reached the bridge in two
strides and a heartbeat.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:51 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 09:46 PM)
Ahhh... I see. But I'm afraid I don't give a rat's
[censored] if the emporer dies. I want to save him for the sole purpose of a
full pardon from all crimse I've commited. Perhaps a nice little sum of money
to, oh and a little house somewhere in the cyrodillic woods. So if it comes
right down to it I want the emperor in debt to me.
Gram looks over at Falco, his brow furrowing.
"You know Falco that's the sort of attitude that usually enrages Emperors,
not endears them to you," he says. "Don't you think he'll be grateful
enough to be saved from this waking nightmare by his Empire's greatest heroes
and finest soldiers?"
He shrugs. "Words like that can get you in trouble, said to the wrong
person," he continues. "I like you Falco; I saw something in you back
in Dagon Fel and I still see it in you now - you wouldn't be marching with us
if you didn't have the blood of a hero running through those veins of yours.
But as an old battleaxe who's pushed his own luck a few times too many - watch
yourself, all right? The wise thief knows when to take only a handful of gold
now and when to come back for more."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:54 AM
Goranthir realized that he still hadn't
eaten, and he could really go for some pie.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 09:50 PM)
Herwyn felt the spell on his feet like cool water.
He was not in such a hurry that he did not take a moment to bow, very deeply,
to the teacher.
Then he turned, and ran.
At the last gate, his speed had become undefined. He reached the bridge in two
strides and a heartbeat.
Loranna heals Herwyn again for good measure when he reaches the bridge, then
curtesies to the teacher to show her respect and admiration for her gift.
She takes half a second to plant a small kiss on Herwyn's cheek, saying
"Again - well done, dear." Then she turns to head to the next gate.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 03:55 AM
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:55 AM
Anya entered the gate headlong, no longer
bothering to hesitate.
The pain returned, and brought with it the sacrifice. She felt it eat at her. A
momentary weakness nearly crumpled her at the knees, but she stood up. Gone was
the meaning of strength she had made herself, all that was left was what truly
made her iron-clad at heart.
How many more half-truths will I shed before the day's end?
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 07:46 PM)
Ahhh... I see. But I'm afraid I don't give a rat's
[censored] if the emporer dies. I want to save him for the sole purpose of a
full pardon from all crimse I've commited. Perhaps a nice little sum of money
to, oh and a little house somewhere in the cyrodillic woods. So if it comes
right down to it I want the emperor in debt to me.
At that moment, some yards away, Cyndarius rode with a scout. He slowed his
horse, and stared right into Falco's eyes.
Cyndarius's eyes were bright blue, like the springtime sky, and what little
light made its way through the clouds seemed to settle on his golden hair like
birds on a branch.
It was hard to tell if it was an angry look or a pitying one, but his eyes
seemed to be made of fire, and burned deeply. Falco couldn't look away if he
had tried.
Then the scout said something, Cyndarius turned, and simply rode away.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:57 AM
Kratos sprinted to the head of the troops on
the march with his pack slung over his back and his shield slung around his
shoulders.
He noticed Cyndarius at the front and ran to catch up with him.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:58 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 08:50 PM)
Herwyn felt the spell on his feet like cool water.
He was not in such a hurry that he did not take a moment to bow, very deeply,
to the teacher.
Then he turned, and ran.
At the last gate, his speed had become undefined. He reached the bridge in two
strides and a heartbeat.
Goranthir's first instinct had been correct. The scholars were, in fact, coming
after them like a mob. The sight of one of the champions of the rational,
weeping, was too much for them to tolerate.
Isidor, who earlier had touched Deothur's hand, knew that even a simple scholar
in this place could put a fist through any one of them like paper.
Fortunately the gate was not far.
"The scholars of Julianos, enraged," the gatekeeper said, as they
came into view. "What a wonderful site! Calm yourselves, scholars.
Remember Julianos is god of contradictions, as well as logic. Every system of
logic contains the tool to smash itself. There is no true order, no perfection,
not even in the spheres."
"How dare you!" the orator of Julianos said.
"I dares all things," the gatekeeper replied, and before they could
wonder at his misuse of grammar
Not 'I dares all things'
it's
I dares all things
He was beckoning them through the gate with the spinning sword.
Posted by: Teleran Today, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 23 2005, 03:29 PM)
She smiled faintly. For a moment it seemed like she was wavering
on death's doorstep, and she was distant. "I remember the first day I met
you, Teleran. Remember it like yesterday. I was feeling awful, you know, and
then there you were, that very day...I thought about you this whole time, when
I was away."
The level of her voice lowered further. A gentle smile played across her face.
"I love you too..."
She glanced concernedly at Marein. "Oh, he's so upset..."
Teleran smiled happily with her first words but his demeanor changed
dramatically at the mention of Marein he grimaced as he glanced at Marein, “He
doesn’t seem like himself. He’s-I don’t know what he is. He just isn’t Marein.
What happened to make him so upset?”
Teleran shook his head, “Forget I said that, he doesn’t want to talk about it
now. Besides, why spoil your first minutes awake with talk like this? You need
rest now; you’re still weak from travel, not to mention you are only recently
healed.”
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 07:54 PM)
Loranna heals Herwyn again for good measure when he reaches the
bridge, then curtesies to the teacher to show her respect and admiration for
her gift.
She takes half a second to plant a small kiss on Herwyn's cheek, saying
"Again - well done, dear." Then she turns to head to the next
gate.
Herwyn blushed a bit.
"Well, it was the logical argument, wasn't it?
"I think we've overstayed our welcome... again."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:59 AM
Isidor jumped through the gate, and felt his
endurance leave him. He couldn't kill Striter. He couldn't fend off the wolves,
he couldn't even pick up his father's axe.
His endurance had been robbed from him.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 04:00 AM
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:01 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 05:56 PM)
At that moment, some yards away, Cyndarius rode with a scout. He
slowed his horse, and stared right into Falco's eyes.
Cyndarius's eyes were bright blue, like the springtime sky, and what little
light made its way through the clouds seemed to settle on his golden hair like
birds on a branch.
It was hard to tell if it was an angry look or a pitying one, but his eyes
seemed to be made of fire, and burned deeply. Falco couldn't look away if he
had tried.
Then the scout said something, Cyndarius turned, and simply rode away.
Falco cared not for either of these people's reactions. He hated kings,
emporers, queens and other royalty. Stinking people foolishly following some
pathetic 'leader' to their deaths. Swearing oaths of loyalty to the emporer.
I'll never understand it. Juts because a man is born a peasant does that mean
he is less deserving of respect than someone who was born into a royal family?
No it doesn't. The emporer has done nothing to earn my loyalty...nothing.
Falco slowed his pace so that he was at the back of the columns, where he could
think without the stares of others.
Posted by: Tri Today, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 23 2005, 05:59 PM)
Teleran smiled happily with her first words but his demeanor
changed dramatically at the mention of Marein he grimaced as he glanced at
Marein, “He doesn’t seem like himself. He’s-I don’t know what he is. He just
isn’t Marein. What happened to make him so upset?”
Teleran shook his head, “Forget I said that, he doesn’t want to talk about it
now. Besides, why spoil your first minutes awake with talk like this? You need
rest now; you’re still weak from travel, not to mention you are only recently
healed.”
Shai disagreed, shaking her head vehemently; then she broke down into coughing
from the strain. "It's important," she rasped. "When we returned
to Ald Raathim, as three, Azurite guards found us; we were running away and one
of them...well, it was Celeste."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:03 AM
ooc: Everyone throw pies at Sheogorath! No
going through gates before I say there's a gate, mmmkay?
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 10:01 PM)
Falco cared not for either of these people's reactions. He hated
kings, emporers, queens and other royalty. Stinking people foolishly
following some pathetic 'leader' to their deaths. Swearing oaths of loyalty to
the emporer. I'll never understand it. Juts because a man is born a peasant
does that mean he is less deserving of respect than someone who was born into a
royal family? No it doesn't. The emporer has done nothing to earn my
loyalty...nothing.
Falco slowed his pace so that he was at the back of the columns, where he could
think without the stares of others.
Gram watches Falco move to the rear, and looks to Cyndarius, his face starting
to show his age.
Slowing his pace a bit, he seeks a chance to talk to the golden general.
"Aye there; so you be the blonde-haired youth my daughter couldn't stop
talking about," he says, smiling a bit, though his tone suggests his
thoughts are still on Falco.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 04:06 AM
Kratos caught up with Cyndarius on his horse
and spoke, "By the gods this snow is damn irratating is it not?" He
looked down and saw fur poking out of his frozen but still golden armor.
Posted by: Teleran Today, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 23 2005, 07:03 PM)
Shai disagreed, shaking her head vehemently; then she broke down
into coughing from the strain. "It's important," she rasped.
"When we returned to Ald Raathim, as three, Azurite guards found us; we
were running away and one of them...well, it was Celeste."
“Oh no, not her again,” Teleran groaned. “I thought he’d finally been able to
put that part of his past to rest.”
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 10:03 PM)
ooc: Everyone throw pies at Sheogorath! No going
through gates before I say there's a gate, mmmkay?
OOC -- Rhedd did it first! And he's in punching distance!
Goranthir slipped into the gate ahead of the mob, feeling himself being
shredded, and the speed -- good enough to get him from one end of Tamriel to
the other in a year, good enough to get him from one end of Morrowind to the
other in day -- slipped away from him.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 04:08 AM
ooc: *throws a pie at sheo 
*
Slyvos ran through the gate himself, as with the others, both sides of him were
affected; he lost... his strength. He realized now it was not HIS strength, but
jazbet's... it was never his to begin with, and it never will be.
He felt... clearer, and yet more of him was gone. And yet... he was used to the
loss of physical self; he'd done it once before... but never to this magnitude.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 09:58 PM)
Goranthir's first instinct had been correct. The scholars were,
in fact, coming after them like a mob. The sight of one of the champions of the
rational, weeping, was too much for them to tolerate.
Isidor, who earlier had touched Deothur's hand, knew that even a simple scholar
in this place could put a fist through any one of them like paper.
Fortunately the gate was not far.
"The scholars of Julianos, enraged," the gatekeeper said, as they
came into view. "What a wonderful site! Calm yourselves, scholars.
Remember Julianos is god of contradictions, as well as logic. Every system of
logic contains the tool to smash itself. There is no true order, no perfection,
not even in the spheres."
"How dare you!" the orator of Julianos said.
"I dares all things," the gatekeeper replied, and before they
could wonder at his misuse of grammar
Not 'I dares all things'
it's
I dares all things
He was beckoning them through the gate with the spinning sword.
Loranna sighs, muttering "Every party I go too ends with people chasing us
..." She hurries herself through the gate, the sword less daunting than a
realm of irate scholars.
The grace of a child born in Sun's Dawn, with the Lover's blessing. The
nimbleness of tiny hands helping her mother sew. The adoitness of a girl
unbuttoning an adventurer's shirt, despite the trembling of a virgin's hands.
The single saving grace of a foolish child who let a demoness use her as a
vessel. The most cherished of her physical abilities, for without agility, how
can she dance?
Yet, still, as her agility left her, she found herself feeling ... more real.
As though what she had just left behind was but a mask for what really lay
underneath.
Posted by: Tri Today, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 23 2005, 06:07 PM)
“Oh no, not her again,” Teleran groaned. “I thought he’d finally
been able to put that part of his past to rest.”
Shai nodded grimly. "You see where this is going. If we never fought at
the Dawn, she never turned on the Azurites and threw herself into Dagoth Ur.
There was a fight, she attacked Diamond - she's still not awake - and I
wrestled with her Twilight, that's what happened to me - when she tried to kill
Diamond, Marein got in her way, and they fought and then - he stabbed
her."
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:14 AM
Reichi followed headlong into the blade.
This time the blade cleaved away his luck. The luck that helped him survive
extradonairy events, that had fluxed between good and bad as if a living thing
that wished to taunt him by being good at once, then bad after, left him. He
could no longer rely on getting lucky, that something fortunate would happen to
keep him whole and living.
"Wargh.." he mumbled incoherently. "Never get used to that..."
he muttered, more coherently.
Posted by: Teleran Today, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 23 2005, 07:10 PM)
Shai nodded grimly. "You see where this is going. If we
never fought at the Dawn, she never turned on the Azurites and threw herself
into Dagoth Ur. There was a fight, she attacked Diamond - she's still not awake
- and I wrestled with her Twilight, that's what happened to me - when she tried
to kill Diamond, Marein got in her way, and they fought and then - he stabbed
her."
Teleran was silent for a second, opened his mouth to speak but snapped it shut.
Sighing heavily he wondered aloud, “How will he get over this one? Running
through the woman you love isn’t exactly something that you can get over is it?
And if he could shrug that off I’m not sure I would like to know him. Gah, he
probably blames himself for Diamond’s injuries, yours too.”
Posted by: Asokei Today, 04:41 AM
Luxi stepped through the gate, once again
feeling the unpleasant sensation of the sword percing her body, and the
"gases" escaping her.
How many more times did they have to go through these things?
The first thing she noticed was that she was much taller, and completly blue.
"Great.." she mumbled.
Posted by: HelterSkelter750 Today, 04:41 AM
hey i was hastled by a moderator for trying
to add a new RP so i want to get the "permission" from you all here,
can i add my RP?
Posted by: Asokei Today, 04:44 AM
Posted by: HelterSkelter750 Today, 04:45 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 23 2005, 10:44 PM)
-slaps Heltor-
NO!
Acutaly, it's not my desicon... ask Loranna or Allie...
Pie in a moment...
why??? (btw, its helter skelter, not heltor.)
Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:48 AM
QUOTE(HelterSkelter750 @ Aug 23 2005, 10:41 PM)
hey i was hastled by a moderator for trying to add a new RP so i
want to get the "permission" from you all here, can i add my
RP?
You should join THIS RP, not start another one.
Posted by: Tri Today, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 23 2005, 06:24 PM)
Teleran was silent for a second, opened his mouth to speak but
snapped it shut. Sighing heavily he wondered aloud, “How will he get over this
one? Running through the woman you love isn’t exactly something that you can
get over is it? And if he could shrug that off I’m not sure I would like to
know him. Gah, he probably blames himself for Diamond’s injuries, yours too.”
She nodded. "He would. Promise me this: If a cruel quirk of fate EVER
prompts a half-demon version of me to try to kill you, run me through without
hesitation."
Nearby, Diamond was still unconscious; it looked like she wouldn't stir for
some time.
Posted by: Teleran Today, 05:08 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 23 2005, 07:51 PM)
She nodded. "He would. Promise me this: If a cruel quirk of
fate EVER prompts a half-demon version of me to try to kill you, run me through
without hesitation."
Nearby, Diamond was still unconscious; it looked like she wouldn't stir for
some time.
“You think any version of you would afford me an opportunity to do so?”
Teleran laughed. “I’m afraid if I found myself fighting against you I would be
destined to lose. I think I’ll avoid that possibility if I can.”
He tried not to imagine Shai gutted by his own dagger, but failed miserably. He
was glad that his dagger had been silent since he got to this place, as messed
up as it was that, at least, was a blessing. That dagger was bad enough without
him providing it ideas.
Posted by: Salamandar Today, 05:09 AM
Time to start a new thread, please 
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Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:13 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role
Playing threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
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political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel #Loranna_RP.
If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and discuss it. If
you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player whos character
you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using this board's
PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and afterwards
they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary:
Loranna, and her companions, have recently experienced a shift in reality,
finding themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn.
The heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites
were fighting against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet,
with his Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a
deadly foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men
controlled.
The Eight who were to go to Allerleirauh, bearing the Mythopoeic Tome, have
been chosen and entered the spheres though Diamond was forced to turn back at
Kyne's gate. Goranthir has joined the party, however, and now the new Eight,
with a guide (Saint Deothur of Dibella), have sojurned through the realms of
Akatosh, Kyne, Dibella, Arkay, and Julianos.
Meanwhile, Cyndarius, the 103rd Legion, and those who did not go with the Eight
make their way through Skyrim to the fallen Imperial City,
hoping to rescue the Emperor from the Azurites. His men have recently joined up
with the 95th Legion, and have encountered some more heroes and refugees,
including Gram Pyrel, last seen heading out to Skyrim. The legions and the
heroes conintue their march, praying for the success of the Eight.
Oh ... it's also snowing out. Cats and dogs.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:17 AM
Falco Redflash, male argonian rogue is
currently in the back of the group.
Hulayn, male argonian rouge is currently with his own band of bandits, posing
as refugees from Ald Raathim, so that they might escape the province.
IC: Hulayn for the first time since he joined this little march saw Falco, a
face recognized. He noticed Falco had been talking to Gram. He sidled over next
to the nord. "So, my good nord, what do you know of that yonder
rogue?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:18 AM
Summary: Anya, the Bosmeri Rogue left mute
by an encounter with her sister's shade, is among the Eight travelling through
the Outer Realm.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 05:20 AM
Summary
Goranthir, one of the Eight, is the son of King Reman and Queen Morgiah of
Firsthold, nephew of King Helseth of Morrowind, and grandson of the legendary
Queen Mother Barenziah. He is with the others, having left the sphere of
Julianos. His worst experience so far has been in the sphere of Arkay, where
the ghosts, for some reason, really took an active dislike for him.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 11:17 PM)
Falco Redflash, male argonian rogue is currently in the back of
the group.
Hulayn, male argonian rouge is currently with his own band of bandits, posing
as refugees from Ald Raathim, so that they might escape the province.
IC: Hulayn for the first time since he joined this little march saw Falco, a
face recognized. He noticed Falco had been talking to Gram. He sidled over next
to the nord. "So, my good nord, what do you know of that yonder
rogue?"
"Hmm?" Gram asks, looking over Hulayn briefly. "He and I are
acquaintances," he says. "Why do you ask?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 07:20 PM)
Hmm?" Gram asks, looking over Hulayn briefly.
"He and I are acquaintances," he says. "Why do you
ask?
"Well I also am an aquaintance. I practically raised the little
tike." Hulayn gazed off into the sky, fondly remembering the time Falco
was in his group.
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:24 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi, one of the eight choosen to fix the cracks in reality, is with the
others in the spheres of the Divines...and they have currently passing out of
Julianos' realm..
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 11:22 PM)
"Well I also am an aquaintance. I practically raised the
little tike." Hulayn gazed off into the sky, fondly remembering the time
Falco was in his group.
"Ahh, I see," Gram says, glancing over at Falco and thinking So,
that would mean you're the person to blame for Falco's petulant hatred of
authority, hmm ...
"He's a fine lad, from what I've seen," Gram says, his grin hidden by
his beard. "Ye should be proud ..."
Posted by: Tri Today, 05:27 AM
The past few chapters have been hell for
Marein, Diamond, and Shai; after being turned back at the gate on the bridge,
they were attacked by Azurites, Marein's former fiance Celeste among them. In
the ensuing battle, Celeste was killed by Marein, Diamond injured mortally by
Celeste, Shai bloodied badly by Celeste's twilight, and Marein wounded
emotionally by all this.
They are now travelling to the Capital with Cyndarius and his men, in the
mobile infirmary. Shai has explained the problem to Teleran, Marein is
brooding, and Diamond is unconscious. She won't wake for quite a while,
probably until the Eight are back.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:28 AM
(Summary)
Isidor, loveable but clusmy Nord, is with the eight, passing through the portal
out of Julianos's realm.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 05:29 AM
OOC SUMMARY:
Luxi has just stepped through the gate, and has noticed that she is in her full
spirit form; a 20 year old woman with blue skin. (blue symbolizes inner strengh
to me, makes sense for Luxi)
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 07:27 PM)
"Ahh, I see," Gram says, glancing over at Falco and
thinking So, that would mean you're the person to blame for Falco's petulant
hatred of authority, hmm ...
"He's a fine lad, from what I've seen," Gram says, his grin hidden by
his beard. "Ye should be proud ..."
"Fine lad indeed!" Hulayn laughed deeply then, before looking o see
if Gram's gold purse had been cut yet. "I hope he hasn't been driving you
crazy. He was with me only 3 years, and I'm still recovering." Hulayn was
53, although he looked much younger. He was extremely handsome. Although any
non-argonian probably wouldn't notice this though. He had two large frills
coming from his head, and a large horn on the tip of his snout. At his belt was
a saber, and a sharp steel knife. He wore a full suit of netch leather, with a
grey cloak. Although the others in his group wouldn't believe it he loved Falco
as a father loves a son. Hulayn then looked to his side to see Tsei as well.
"well hello there... My name is Hulayn. Yours is?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:38 AM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is
on the move with the Legion attempting the rescue of the Emperor and the
capital.
Shaka continued to wear layers of clothing over the Dragonbone Cuirass and the
rest of his armor. He had adjusted somewhat to the mountain cold over the past
week, but still found his thoughts more sluggish than normal.
As he walked in a loose group near the vanguard, Shaka took out the Akaviri
amulet that Anya had given him at the last minute before travelling to the Spheres.
Ancient, rare, the amber gem within still seemed nearly as good as when it had
been mounted by an artificer long since turned to dust.
I can have this enchanted someday, Shaka realized, if I choose. It should be
able to handle some powerful spells. He would have to think long and hard
before choosing which. Or perhaps he would leave it as a token of his beloved
rogue.
More than the cold, it chilled Shaka to think what the island part of
Vvardenfell must be like in this alternate world. Had Kratos realized yet that
the Ordinators probably still existed here, and served Azura now, in Vivec
City? Did the moon still hang in Vivec's sky, hollowed out as if by maggots,
still filled with Inquisitor's cells and interrogation chambers?
He nearly stopped walking when he thought of the love of his youth, Ahanassi.
Had she survived the Blue Dawn? Had she landed on her feet, as always, perhaps
running from the fanatics with her Redguard friend, the acrobatic gladiator
Ceyndie?
Shaka walked on. Ghosts, all ghosts now, he had to think of them that way. If
the Eight succeeded and returned, Shaka's place was with Anya and the rest of
Loranna's companions. He wished he could make Marein understand that. Shaka had
never known Celeste, so he couldn't ever understand how difficult it was for
Marein to lose her again.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:41 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 11:32 PM)
Fine lad indeed!" Hulayn laughed deeply then, before
looking o see if Gram's gold purse had been cut yet. "I hope he hasn't
been driving you crazy. He was with me only 3 years, and I'm still
recovering." Hulayn was 53, although he looked much younger. He was
extremely handsome. Although any non-argonian probably wouldn't notice this
though. He had two large frills coming from his head, and a large horn on the
tip of his snout. At his belt was a saber, and a sharp steel knife. He wore a
full suit of netch leather, with a grey cloak. Although the others in his group
wouldn't believe it he loved Falco as a father loves a son. Hulayn then looked
to his side to see Tsei as well. "well hello there... My name is Hulayn.
Yours is?
"Falco's friend. Tsei."
Posted by: serakit Today, 05:45 AM
Kokotr an Orc smith has met up with the
legionares and now ofers his help to repair their armor and weapons. He now
wanders aimlessly through the marching soldiers wondering how long it will take
him to finish his work.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 23 2005, 11:32 PM)
Fine lad indeed!" Hulayn laughed deeply then, before
looking o see if Gram's gold purse had been cut yet. "I hope he hasn't
been driving you crazy. He was with me only 3 years, and I'm still
recovering." Hulayn was 53, although he looked much younger. He was
extremely handsome. Although any non-argonian probably wouldn't notice this
though. He had two large frills coming from his head, and a large horn on the tip
of his snout. At his belt was a saber, and a sharp steel knife. He wore a full
suit of netch leather, with a grey cloak. Although the others in his group
wouldn't believe it he loved Falco as a father loves a son. Hulayn then looked
to his side to see Tsei as well. "well hello there... My name is Hulayn.
Yours is?
Gram's purse is securely on his belt, and Gram replies "Don't worry about
it; he's been a fine companion."
Clearing his throat, Gram says "Ah, pardon me a moment friend; I need to
see if I can't liberate a small libation of mead. This old man;s throat is
getting scratchy." He grins and walks off.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 05:47 AM
Herwyn Brand stepped through the gate,
leaving the realm of logic, his admittedly un-noteworthy agility, and most
importantly, the last shreds of his physical body behind.
On the other side, he was still Herwyn Brand, still wore a fine, sombre suit,
but the grime and wear of months away from home were gone. His hair was
perfectly groomed, and his skin radiant and ageless. His tunic shone with
perfect blackness, his undershirt spotlessly white and starched. Nowhere was a
wrinkle out of place.
He looked at Luxi. "You're lovely, as I would've expected."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 05:55 AM
Summary: Kratos is on the march with
Cyndarius' troops on their way to rescue the emperor from the Azurites.
Posted by: syronj Today, 05:56 AM
Shaka squeezed through the tent flaps of the
mobile infirmary. "Shai, you seem to be better," he said, glancing at
the pert Bosmer whose red eyes hinted at dunmer blood.
Marein seemed withdrawn still, so Shaka didn't attempt to speak with him just
yet.
Keeping his voice low, Shaka asked Shai: "What's the outlook for Diamond?
Is she going to make it?"
Posted by: Asokei Today, 05:56 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 10:47 PM)
Herwyn Brand stepped through the gate, leaving the realm of
logic, his admittedly un-noteworthy agility, and most importantly, the last
shreds of his physical body behind.
On the other side, he was still Herwyn Brand, still wore a fine, sombre suit,
but the grime and wear of months away from home were gone. His hair was
perfectly groomed, and his skin radiant and ageless. His tunic shone with
perfect blackness, his undershirt spotlessly white and starched. Nowhere was a
wrinkle out of place.
He looked at Luxi. "You're lovely, as I would've expected."
"Thanks." She smiled. "Don't forget that I'm tweleve. This is
smiply my spirit's apperance."
She looked around, eximining her suroundings.
(AND THAT WOULD BE...?)
Posted by: Tri Today, 05:57 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 23 2005, 07:56 PM)
Shaka squeezed through the tent flaps of the mobile
infirmary. "Shai, you seem to be better," he said, glancing at
the pert Bosmer whose red eyes hinted at dunmer blood.
Marein seemed withdrawn still, so Shaka didn't attempt to speak with him just
yet.
Keeping his voice low, Shaka asked Shai: "What's the outlook for
Diamond? Is she going to make it?"
"I don't know," said Shai bluntly. "She'll have to be a real
fighter to push through this. She's blessed not to be a fighter; she may never
walk straight or unsupported again. A cut like that, I'm surprised she's alive
at all. It was deep to the bone before we bandaged it. We can only
hope..."
A small lizard-like creature crept up onto Diamond's hand, which twitched
slightly.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:58 AM
The sphere of Mara was warm, very warm, and
dimly lit. The light, what there was of it, had a rosy, radiant quality, and
sounds were muffled. Moving became, at once, both harder and easier, as if they
were weightless, but at the same time, cushioned and held back by an invisible
force.
It was like being underwater. Almost just like. Except that they could
breathe. It was endless, eternal bliss.
Then the world pulsed, a sound low and omnipresent and commanding, and energy
filled the tired limbs of the Eight adventurers. For a moment, it was almost
too much to bear.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 05:59 AM
Kratos caught up with Cyndarius on his horse
and spoke, "By the gods this snow is damn irretating is it not?" He
looked down and saw fur poking out of his frozen but still golden armor.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:00 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 23 2005, 11:56 PM)
Thanks." She smiled. "Don't forget that I'm
tweleve. This is smiply my spirit's apperance.
She looked around, eximining her suroundings.
(AND THAT WOULD BE...?)
"He's right; you are lovely," Loranna says. "Your age back on
Nirn matters not, here."
Loranna's own appearance had shifted, much like Herwyn's; gone were any signs
of the fight in her own castle, the tears in her robe. In fact, her outfit
never looked better, and had even become slightly diaphanous, the better to
compliment her changing but still beautiful figure.
She runs her fingers through her hair, and smiles.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 10:58 PM)
He's right; you are lovely," Loranna says.
"Your age back on Nirn matters not, here.
"Your right, it does not. But we need to concerntrat on the probelm at
hand"
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 10:58 PM)
The sphere of Mara was warm, very warm, and dimly lit. The light,
what there was of it, had a rosy, radiant quality, and sounds were muffled.
Moving became, at once, both harder and easier, as if they were weightless, but
at the same time, cushioned and held back by an invisible force.
It was like being underwater. Almost just like. Except that they could
breathe. It was endless, eternal bliss.
Then the world pulsed, a sound low and omnipresent and commanding, and energy
filled the tired limbs of the Eight adventurers. For a moment, it was almost
too much to bear.
Luxi shut her eyes in pain as the energy filled her.
She opened her eyes, and looked around.
"This place is... strange.."
She pushed her arms up then down, making her go into the air.
"Heh, I can fly! Or.. erm.. swim!"
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 06:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 09:58 PM)
The sphere of Mara was warm, very warm, and dimly lit. The
light, what there was of it, had a rosy, radiant quality, and sounds were
muffled. Moving became, at once, both harder and easier, as if they were
weightless, but at the same time, cushioned and held back by an invisible
force.
It was like being underwater. Almost just like. Except that they could
breathe. It was endless, eternal bliss.
Then the world pulsed, a sound low and omnipresent and commanding, and energy
filled the tired limbs of the Eight adventurers. For a moment, it was almost
too much to bear.
Somehow, it seemed to Herwyn that it was appropriate to be here without his
old, worn body.
"Don't leave the bridge," he said calmly but seriously to Luxi.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 06:03 AM
Slyvos looked at himself a bit, grinning.
'whoa, I got to keep the tail...'
He felt for his ears, finding that they were still that of a khajiit... his
body was more merish now though, like his true self, beginning to become
flawless. He looked to Loranna, and smiled.
'you're true self has changed quite a bit.'
Posted by: Aki Today, 06:04 AM
Reichi on the other hand, looked more ...bestial.
Fangs could be glimpsed when he talked, and if he removed his gloves it was
clear his fingernails had blackened and lengthened into short claws. He had
only given up one physical attribute thus far however,ad thus hadn't been
altered much thus far. His armor shone brighter, and was unmarred, though he
hadn't been marred in the first place. He grinned a fanged grin.
QUOTE
The sphere of Mara was warm, very warm, and dimly lit. The
light, what there was of it, had a rosy, radiant quality, and sounds were
muffled. Moving became, at once, both harder and easier, as if they were
weightless, but at the same time, cushioned and held back by an invisible
force.
It was like being underwater. Almost just like. Except that they could breathe.
It was endless, eternal bliss.
Then the world pulsed, a sound low and omnipresent and commanding, and energy
filled the tired limbs of the Eight adventurers. For a moment, it was almost
too much to bear.
Reichi took a moment to take in his surroundings. "Wow..." he
muttered. He shook off his awe and pulse, and began moving forward. Carefully,
due to the unusual water-like sluggishness.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:05 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 11:03 PM)
Somehow, it seemed to Herwyn that it was appropriate to be here
without his old, worn body.
"Don't leave the bridge," he said calmly but seriously to Luxi.
Luxi landed back on the bridge. "I wont." she smiled.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 06:06 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 23 2005, 09:59 PM)
Kratos caught up with Cyndarius on his horse and spoke, "By
the gods this snow is damn irretating is it not?" He looked down and saw
fur poking out of his frozen but still golden armor.
Tamriel:
Cyndarius looked over at the mer and smiled. His own breastplate was covered
with frost.
"I could do without it, that's for certain," he said, good-naturedly.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 06:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 11:58 PM)
The sphere of Mara was warm, very warm, and dimly lit. The
light, what there was of it, had a rosy, radiant quality, and sounds were
muffled. Moving became, at once, both harder and easier, as if they were
weightless, but at the same time, cushioned and held back by an invisible
force.
It was like being underwater. Almost just like. Except that they could
breathe. It was endless, eternal bliss.
Then the world pulsed, a sound low and omnipresent and commanding, and energy
filled the tired limbs of the Eight adventurers. For a moment, it was almost
too much to bear.
Isidor felt both pain and pleasure at the same time. It was, up to now, the
oddest sensation he had ever felt.
Isidor looked younger, more pure. The scratches on his arms were gone. His hair
was bright blonde, no longer the dullish color it had become, in his exile.
He tried to move foward, but felt water logged. "Let's get moving."
He said.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:09 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 23 2005, 11:04 PM)
Reichi on the other hand, looked more ...bestial. Fangs
could be glimpsed when he talked, and if he removed his gloves it was clear his
fingernails had blackened and lengthened into short claws. He had only given up
one physical attribute thus far however,ad thus hadn't been altered much thus
far. His armor shone brighter, and was unmarred, though he hadn't been marred
in the first place. He grinned a fanged grin.
Reichi took a moment to take in his surroundings. "Wow..." he
muttered. He shook off his awe and pulse, and began moving forward. Carefully,
due to the unusual water-like sluggishness.
"Isn't this cool, Reichi?"
Luxi, as if in slow motion, jumped up into the air, hoverd for a moment, then
came back down.
Posted by: Aki Today, 06:10 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:09 AM)
Isn't this cool, Reichi?
Luxi, as if in slow motion, jumped up into the air, hoverd for a moment, then
came back down.
"Careful, the bridge is narrow, and we do know what happens when you step
of the bridge, might want to avoid needing Loranna to throw more healing spells,"
Rechi cautioned.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 11:58 PM)
The sphere of Mara was warm, very warm, and dimly lit. The
light, what there was of it, had a rosy, radiant quality, and sounds were
muffled. Moving became, at once, both harder and easier, as if they were
weightless, but at the same time, cushioned and held back by an invisible
force.
It was like being underwater. Almost just like. Except that they could
breathe. It was endless, eternal bliss.
Then the world pulsed, a sound low and omnipresent and commanding, and energy
filled the tired limbs of the Eight adventurers. For a moment, it was almost
too much to bear.
Loranna shivers a bit, feeling the energy enter her, and the resistance in the
air. " ... Like a mother's touch holding you up but holding you back, lest
you wander too far ...?" she asks no one in particular.
QUOTE(Dagoth
Lich @ Aug 24 2005, 12:03 AM)
Slyvos looked at himself a bit, grinning.
'whoa, I got to keep the tail...'
He felt for his ears, finding that they were still that of a khajiit... his
body was more merish now though, like his true self, beginning to become
flawless. He looked to Loranna, and smiled.
'you're true self has changed quite a bit.'
"Has it?" she asks, looking down at herself. " ... I suppose it
has," she says. Her voice sounded slightly different, as well, but it was
hard to tell just how.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:12 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 23 2005, 11:10 PM)
"Careful, the bridge is narrow, and we do know what happens
when you step of the bridge, might want to avoid needing Loranna to throw more
healing spells," Rechi cautioned.
"Mph." Luxi turned around in slow-mo, and began to walk down the
bridge with the others.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 06:16 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 09:06 PM)
Cyndarius looked over at the mer and smiled. His own breastplate
was covered with frost.
"I could do without it, that's for certain," he said, good-naturedly.
He looked back up to the Imperial on his mount, "Yes I don't know how
these Nords do it." He reached back into his pack and pulled out a frozen
slice of bread, stared at it for a moment, then put it back in his pack,
"Oh well I can wait till we make camp again."
He continued to march for awhile then spoke again, "Cyndarius do you think
that all of my brethren have come back, I mean ones that might have refused
Azura's offer as I had."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 06:16 AM
Slyvos shuddered a bit, his eyes turning
green, and his skin darkned to be more... dunmerish.
'{ahhh, good to actually show through more.}'
He noticed he still had claws, flexing them.
'{yesss, I like this part... but not this place.}'
His body returned to slyvos' true form, his eyes becoming their natural color
and lacking a glow.
'... I really need to do something about him.'
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:17 AM
Anya stared, wide-eyed. A giddy feeling was
welling up inside of her. "It's so... comfy."
She smiled, the giddiness swelling into almost pure happiness. She had talked
again. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something about it, but the words
remained out of reach. She knew them, but she couldn't use them. Why could I
talk? Why did it happen then, when I so alive? Tears welled up in her eyes.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 06:19 AM
Isidor reached into his pocket, and examined
the Truthflower. It was starting to wilt, already. He looked to Deothur
"Do these grow wildly anywhere? In Tamriel that is."
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:19 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 23 2005, 11:17 PM)
Anya stared, wide-eyed. A giddy feeling was welling up inside of
her. "It's so... comfy."
She smiled, the giddiness swelling into almost pure happiness. She had talked
again. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something about it, but the words
remained out of reach. She knew them, but she couldn't use them. Why could I
talk? Why did it happen then, when I so alive? Tears welled up in her eyes.
Luxi watched Anya, concerned. "Are you ok?" she asked, seeing her
panicing.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 06:20 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 23 2005, 11:12 PM)
"Mph." Luxi turned around in slow-mo, and began to
walk down the bridge with the others.
"Please be careful," Deothur said in a low voice. "This realm is
the most dangerous yet... you've left the bridge already, it may be too late.
We don't want her to know we're here."
He smiled at Isidor. "They grow in only one valley, in Colovia, and the
location is my dearest secret."
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:23 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 11:20 PM)
Please be careful," Deothur said in a low
voice. "This realm is the most dangerous yet... you've left the bridge
already, it may be too late. We don't want her to know we're here.
He smiled at Isidor. "They grow in only one valley, in Colovia, and the
location is my dearest secret."
"umm... her?" Luxi was confused. Who were they worried about?
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:23 AM)
"umm... her?" Luxi was confused. Who were they worried
about?
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:20 AM)
Please be careful," Deothur said in a low
voice. "This realm is the most dangerous yet... you've left the bridge
already, it may be too late. We don't want her to know we're here.
He smiled at Isidor. "They grow in only one valley, in Colovia, and the
location is my dearest secret."
"That's a shame. There's a friend of mine on Mundus that I would love to
give this to." "Someone I love." He added, hoping to hit the
Dibellian's heatstrings. He frowned and said "Her? Not Mara herself,
surely?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 23 2005, 11:57 PM)
I don't know," said Shai bluntly. "She'll have
to be a real fighter to push through this. She's blessed not to be a fighter;
she may never walk straight or unsupported again. A cut like that, I'm
surprised she's alive at all. It was deep to the bone before we bandaged it. We
can only hope...
A small lizard-like creature crept up onto Diamond's hand, which twitched
slightly.
Shaka hadn't noticed the lizard yet. He glanced over at Teleran. So damned
young, Shaka thought. He couldn't be more than several years older than
Goranthir, yet Teleran had fought with Loranna's companions the previous year,
as far as Shaka was aware.
Shai had the kind of stillness that Shaka had known unarmed combat masters to
be capable of, hinting at coiled power.
"If I can ask, where did you and Shai serve with Loranna, Teleran?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 23 2005, 10:19 PM)
Luxi watched Anya, concerned. "Are you ok?" she asked,
seeing her panicing.
Anya wiped her eyes, and nodded dumbly. She went to talk, but found she still
couldn't. Why won't I say something?
She took a deep breath and settled down. What was that? I don't normally cry
so easily. She remembered that passing through the spheres stripped away
wordly meanings and facades. Is this what I'm like?
Anya looked at Lotus. He was agitated, flitting back and forth among the group.
You don't like the close feeling, do you? He just clacked his beack at
her.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:31 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 23 2005, 11:27 PM)
Anya wiped her eyes, and nodded dumbly. She went to talk, but
found she still couldn't. Why won't I say something?
She took a deep breath and settled down. What was that? I don't normally cry
so easily. She remembered that passing through the spheres stripped away
wordly meanings and facades. Is this what I'm like?
Anya looked at Lotus. He was agitated, flitting back and forth among the group.
You don't like the close feeling, do you? He just clacked his beack at
her.
"Are you sure...?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 06:36 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 23 2005, 11:27 PM)
That's a shame. There's a friend of mine on Mundus that I
would love to give this to." "Someone I love." He added, hoping
to hit the Dibellian's heatstrings. He frowned and said "Her? Not Mara
herself, surely?
"I have been known," Deothur said, smiling, "To tell my secrets,
to those I love.
"Yes. Herself. All goddesses are what remains of She who was before the
Sundering. But Mara is the most of Her, the one who was raped and made a
mother. This place had teeth, once upon a time. On Nirn, where you came from,
she still has teeth, the insects that bite and vines that scratch, monstrous
and natural, that seek to devour the mother's own children. Here she is mostly
kind, but she remembers. Do not provoke her."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:38 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 23 2005, 10:31 PM)
Are you sure...?
Anya frowned. She felt such serenity, such understanding, coming from this
twelve year old girl.
Am I sure? Haunted and tormented by my sister's shade. Lost in a world of
stark truth. Mute and emotional. Scared, worried, in love, changing. I'm
everything but alright.
She smiled. Nodded her head yes at Luxi, and let herself open up to the close
feeling in the sphere. Lotus halted next to her and shook his head, knowing
that she was far from alright as well.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 11:36 PM)
"I have been known," Deothur said, smiling,
"To tell my secrets, to those I love.
"Yes. Herself. All goddesses are what remains of She who was before the
Sundering. But Mara is the most of Her, the one who was raped and made a
mother. This place had teeth, once upon a time. On Nirn, where you came from,
she still has teeth, the insects that bite and vines that scratch, monstrous
and natural, that seek to devour the mother's own children. Here she is mostly
kind, but she remembers. Do not provoke her."
Luxi nodded. "I see..." She moved to the middle of the bridge.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:41 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:36 AM)
"I have been known," Deothur said, smiling,
"To tell my secrets, to those I love.
"Yes. Herself. All goddesses are what remains of She who was before the
Sundering. But Mara is the most of Her, the one who was raped and made a
mother. This place had teeth, once upon a time. On Nirn, where you came from,
she still has teeth, the insects that bite and vines that scratch, monstrous
and natural, that seek to devour the mother's own children. Here she is mostly
kind, but she remembers. Do not provoke her."
Loranna shivers once, her brow furrowed.
"I hope to be a mother someday; I already have a child of my womb,"
she mutters. "My own mother ..."
She shakes her head. "There will be time enough to ponder motherhood when
the world is made right again; let us move on - gently, and quietly."
Posted by: Teleran Today, 06:42 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 23 2005, 09:27 PM)
Shaka hadn't noticed the lizard yet. He glanced over at
Teleran. So damned young, Shaka thought. He couldn't be more than
several years older than Goranthir, yet Teleran had fought with Loranna's
companions the previous year, as far as Shaka was aware.
Shai had the kind of stillness that Shaka had known unarmed combat masters to
be capable of, hinting at coiled power.
"If I can ask, where did you and Shai serve with Loranna, Teleran?"
“Serve? Haha, you make it sound like a military posting,” Teleran laughed, “I
was never in the Legion and I’m too disruptive to be any sort of fit in the
Ordinators, ALMSIVI knows they’d have had to kill me for insubordination within
the week."
"I’ve been traveling with Loranna since Gnisis, joined up because it
seemed like it would be interesting at the time, it hasn’t disappointed, and I
met Shai when we were returning from Gemin in Narsis." He smiled at the
memory. "If I remember correctly she was staring at me so intently I
almost climbed the nearest building in fright and she wouldn’t talk to me for a
few days beyond slamming doors in my face. Since then, we were both present at
Red Mountain, though I think she managed to do a bit more in the battle, I just
gave the eidolon a shove, she saved Sen-Yedda’s life. For battles, that’s about
the biggest one I’ve seen, and I’d rather not see it again, too much death
there.”
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:43 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 23 2005, 11:38 PM)
Anya frowned. She felt such serenity, such understanding, coming
from this twelve year old girl.
Am I sure? Haunted and tormented by my sister's shade. Lost in a world of
stark truth. Mute and emotional. Scared, worried, in love, changing. I'm
everything but alright.
She smiled. Nodded her head yes at Luxi, and let herself open up to the close
feeling in the sphere. Lotus halted next to her and shook his head, knowing
that she was far from alright as well.
Luxi tilted her head. "Can you even speak?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:44 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 23 2005, 10:43 PM)
Luxi tilted her head. "Can you even speak?"
Anya just shrugged and shook her head no.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 11:41 PM)
Loranna shivers once, her brow furrowed.
"I hope to be a mother someday; I already have a child of my womb,"
she mutters. "My own mother ..."
She shakes her head. "There will be time enough to ponder motherhood
when the world is made right again; let us move on - gently, and quietly."
Luxi smiled at Loranna. "You and Slyvos are going to have a child?"
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 06:46 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 23 2005, 10:16 PM)
He looked back up to the Imperial on his mount, "Yes I
don't know how these Nords do it." He reached back into his pack and
pulled out a frozen slice of bread, stared at it for a moment, then put it back
in his pack, "Oh well I can wait till we make camp again."
He continued to march for awhile then spoke again, "Cyndarius do you think
that all of my brethren have come back, I mean ones that might have refused
Azura's offer as I had."
"Yeah," said Cyndarius, "Neither do I."
It was a funny thing to say, since he was most obviously a Nord, and Aricyn,
his full brother, was the most Nordly Nord possible. Still, he said it.
"Kratos," he said, a serious note to his voice, "I think that
all of your brethren, regardless of their choices, are probably here in this
world. But I also think that you shouldn't consider this place too much. It's
temporary... a dream. Like my dad used to say, thinking about what could'a been
doesn't get the cows milked."
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:46 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 23 2005, 11:44 PM)
Anya just shrugged and shook her head no.
Luxi weaved a spell of dispell upon Anya, hoping for the best.
Posted by: Tri Today, 06:46 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 23 2005, 08:42 PM)
“Serve? Haha, you make it sound like a military posting,”
Teleran laughed, “I was never in the Legion and I’m too disruptive to be any
sort of fit in the Ordinators, ALMSIVI knows they’d have had to kill me for
insubordination within the week."
"I’ve been traveling with Loranna since Gnisis, joined up at the time
because it seemed like it would be interesting at the time, it hasn’t
disappointed, and I met Shai when we were returning from Gemin in Narsis."
He smiled at the memory. "If I remember correctly she was staring at me so
intently I almost climbed the nearest building in fright and she wouldn’t talk
to me for a few days beyond slamming doors in my face. Since then, we were both
present at Red Mountain, though I think she managed to do a bit more in the
battle, I just gave the eidolon a shove, she saved Sen-Yedda’s life. For
battles, that’s about the biggest one I’ve seen, and I’d rather not see it
again, too much death there.”
From the makeshift bed in the wagon, Shai punched him playfully. "We
kissed for the first time there, didn't we?" She smiled proudly at Shaka.
"So modest, you know...there are those who would boast relentlessly about
even touching the Eidolon - Falco here, for instance...
"Speaking of our relationship, by the way, Shaka - what is it with you and
Anya? Why so reserved?"
Posted by: Shardie Today, 06:48 AM
The Battle for the Pale Pass had drawn on
too long, the Azurite Commander thought. His troops were weary with the
fighting, and thier supplys had dwindled down. But it would be the same for the
force defending the pass. Although the armies were about the same size, it had
been nothing but stalemate for the entire battle. But thier orders were clear.
Go to the Pale Pass and secure it so no reinforcements could get through to the
Imperial City. The battle was still raging, although much of the city had been
subsuded, it cost many Azurite lives to breach the walls, and in the fearce
street to street combat, many more. The Docklands and the area around the
White-Gold Tower, were holding out, a vicious battle for every house, The
Imperial Palace was still under imperial command, but the fate of the Emperor
was unknown, the Elder coucil was scattering to the winds, and victory seemed
only a matter of time. One final Push, he thought, One final push and we can
overcome the stockade that defends the pass. He ordered his men to get into
formation, the Storm was clearing, and they could see the wood rampants
protecting the pass from there
Five miles to the south, on a snowy hill, Landon looked through his spyglass to
the enemy formation. He slowly passed it to the senior blade who accompanied
the Potentate, "Pittyful Formation" he spat, "Thier commander is
foolish. they would not stand it if a much stronger army pushed through. I am
surprised under the command of such amitures they even took the Imperial
City!" He rose the spyglass to the stockade, just under the clouds
"Will they hold out?" Arisa asked
"Sure they will" Landon replied, "The final battle for Pale Pass
is at hand, they are reading thier forces. As the battle begins, we shall
charge through the centre, and sieze thier commander!"
"But the Potentate has to get to Winterhold Safely!" The blade
replied, "We cant go after thier commander so suddenly! We must cut a path
through the enemy army to the pass!"
"This is not some Video Game!" Landon replied
"Perhaps" the Potentate said, "We should wait to see what
happens"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:48 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:44 AM)
Luxi smiled at Loranna. "You and Slyvos are going to have a
child?"
Loranna looks over to Slyvos, her eyes telling him that she had caught the
brief emergance of his dark side.
" ... I'd hoped to, if it was meant to be," she says. "Healthy
Nord children with soft fur, like their father."
Posted by: Asokei Today, 06:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 11:48 PM)
Loranna looks over to Slyvos, her eyes telling him that she had
caught the brief emergance of his dark side.
" ... I'd hoped to, if it was meant to be," she says.
"Healthy Nord children with soft fur, like their father."
Luxi tilted her head and studied Loranna. She knew she wasn't telling her
something.
She shruged, then turned to Anya.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 06:55 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 23 2005, 11:51 PM)
Luxi tilted her head and studied Loranna. She knew she wasn't
telling her something.
She shruged, then turned to Anya.
That was when they first saw the fish.
It was a big, fat, round fish, bigger than a guar, bigger than a silt strider,
and it moved very swiftly through the water - or was it air?
The fish flew over to Luxi, contemplated her, then opened its mouth and sucked
her in.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 06:55 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 23 2005, 10:46 PM)
Luxi weaved a spell of dispell upon Anya, hoping for the best.
Anya felt the spell wash over her, and she hoped as well. Though she knew that
it wouldn't work; it was a mental block driven straight into her mind, not some
spell. She made me like this for a reason, she wanted to teach me something.
What is it? What was it that let me do it those few times?
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 10:55 PM)
That was when they first saw the fish.
It was a big, fat, round fish, bigger than a guar, bigger than a silt strider,
and it moved very swiftly through the water - or was it air?
The fish flew over to Luxi, contemplated her, then opened its mouth and sucked
her in.
"Luxi!" She momentarily hesitated at her shout, but brushed it aside.
She laid her hand on her spear, ready to equip it, and stared defiantly at the
fish. Lotus, go! Lotus flew up and hovered near the fish, ready to obey
Anya.
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:59 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 24 2005, 12:46 AM)
From the stretcher-like bed, Shai punched him playfully.
"We kissed for the first time there, didn't we?" She smiled proudly
at Shaka. "So modest, you know...there are those who would boast
relentlessly about even touching the Eidolon - Falco here, for instance...
"Speaking of our relationship, by the way, Shaka - what is it with you and
Anya? Why so reserved?"
Shaka had to smile slightly back. He was beginning to see why Teleran and Shai
had a past. "I have to salute those of you who knew Loranna back then. I
was away from Vvardenfell when the Blue Dawn occurred, and when Red Mountain
went up. Hard for me to imagine those apocalyptic days."
"Anya . . . Yeah, I have to admit I'm reserved by nature. Not easy for me
to find love." He thought for a moment. "She's a survivor, lost
almost everything in her life not once but twice; enslaved as a child, orphaned
again by the Blue Dawn. The thief part of her I was able to get past, but I
never thought I'd fall for a onetime assassin. . . .
If she succeeds and the Eight bring back the reality that was meant to be, I'll
try to be worthy of her."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 07:00 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:55 AM)
That was when they first saw the fish.
It was a big, fat, round fish, bigger than a guar, bigger than a silt strider,
and it moved very swiftly through the water - or was it air?
The fish flew over to Luxi, contemplated her, then opened its mouth and sucked
her in.
Loranna stares in shock, totally unsure what to do next.
"Luxi!" She raises her hands, her mind trying to figure out what to
do next. Try to weaken the fish, pull Luxi out? Cast calm on it? Ask Goran to
talk it into letting Luxi go?
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 07:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 10:55 PM)
That was when they first saw the fish.
It was a big, fat, round fish, bigger than a guar, bigger than a silt strider,
and it moved very swiftly through the water - or was it air?
The fish flew over to Luxi, contemplated her, then opened its mouth and sucked
her in.
"By the...!"
Herwyn never seemed to finish his oaths.
"Nobody do anything... violent!
"Goranthir...?"
Posted by: Aki Today, 07:01 AM
"What the flying [censored]!?"
Reichi blurted out as he watched the fish. "What in the world was that?"
Posted by: Tri Today, 07:03 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 23 2005, 08:59 PM)
Shaka had to smile slightly back. He was beginning to see
why Teleran and Shai had a past. "I have to salute those of you who
knew Loranna back then. I was away from Vvardenfell when the Blue Dawn
occurred, and when Red Mountain went up. Hard for me to imagine those
apocalyptic days."
"Anya . . . Yeah, I have to admit I'm reserved by nature. Not easy
for me to find love." He thought for a moment. "She's a
survivor, lost almost everything in her life not once but twice; enslaved
as a child, orphaned again by the Blue Dawn. The thief part of her I was
able to get past, but I never thought I'd fall for a onetime assassin. . . .
If she succeeds and the Eight bring back the reality that was meant to be, I'll
try to be worthy of her."
Marein had been walking in a deep reverie, not looking where he was going, but
now he looked up briefly. "Tris was right," he growled. "Don't
talk about how useless you are, it'll eat you up. Anya loves you..."
Then he returned to his thoughts, muttering about his own uselessness and love.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:05 AM
Deothur said a single word, which, while not
very polite, was, it must be admitted, often heard in connection with Dibella.
"Spit her out, please," he said to the fish.
The fish rotated its eyes to look at him, then swam away.
Goranthir's persuasion had no better result. The fish was not interested in
being talked to.
Posted by: syronj Today, 07:08 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 24 2005, 01:03 AM)
Marein had been walking in a deep reverie, not looking where he
was going, but now he looked up briefly. "Tris was right," he
growled. "Don't talk about how useless you are, it'll eat you up. Anya
loves you..."
Then he returned to his thoughts, muttering about his own uselessness and love.
Shaka was walking near the healers' wagon too. "Thanks, Marein," he
said. "I can't know how hard it was for you . . . with Celeste. I'm sorry.
But you're not useless. You helped Diamond and Shai when they needed it, and
Loranna's cause when she needed it."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:08 AM
Inside the fish, Luxi found herself in...
...what appeared to be a small, thatched cabin, much like the house she had
grown up in, in Dagon Fel. There was a fire, and a stool by the fire, and at
the stool sat an old Khajiit woman, stitching a quilt.
"That's much better, dear," the old woman said. "Help yourself
to something to eat."
There was a cookpot over the fire. In it was a stew. It smelled wonderful.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 07:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:08 AM)
Inside the fish, Luxi found herself in...
...what appeared to be a small, thatched cabin, much like the house she had
grown up in, in Dagon Fel. There was a fire, and a stool by the fire, and at
the stool sat an old woman, stitching a quilt.
"That's much better, dear," the old woman said. "Help
yourself to something to eat."
There was a cookpot over the fire. In it was a stew. It smelled wonderful.
Luxi looked around, confused. "There was this fish... and umm.. it...
Where am I?"
Posted by: Teleran Today, 07:10 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 23 2005, 10:08 PM)
Shaka was walking near the healers' wagon too.
"Thanks, Marein," he said. "I can't know how hard it was
for you . . . with Celeste. I'm sorry. But you're not
useless. You helped Diamond and Shai when they needed it, and Loranna's
cause when she needed it."
“I didn’t touch it,” Teleran said. “Setting it was Reichi’s job. I just moved
it into position via telekinesis. After what happened when we found the Eidolon
I wasn’t allowed near it, I almost fried myself.”
“Look at what happened to that village back there,” Teleran said, “Then replace
the snow with ash. As for the battle, I’m sure you’ll get a taste of it in
Cyrodiil.”
Looking at Marein muttering he added, “I think I’ll go see what’s happening at
the front of the column now, see if they need an extra scout or something.” He
hopped out and immediately regretted that he had left his thick coat in the
wagon.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 07:12 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 01:05 AM)
Deothur said a single word, which, while not very polite, was,
it must be admitted, often heard in connection with Dibella.
"Spit her out, please," he said to the fish.
The fish rotated its eyes to look at him, then swam away.
Goranthir's persuasion had no better result. The fish was not interested in
being talked to.
Loranna looks to the others. "So, how do we catch up with that? Last
sphere we were still a little too unreal to go far without lots of pain."
She felt stupid; a hero was supposed to be more on the ball than this ... Her
brow was furrowed and her fingers kept flexing.
Posted by: Tri Today, 07:12 AM
Marein didn't respond to Teleran or Shaka.
Shai went back to a recuperative sleep.
The lizard on Diamond's hand scampered off.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:12 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:10 AM)
Luxi looked around, confused. "There was this fish... and
umm.. it... Where am I?"
"Safe," said the old woman.
Her quilt had 12 squares. Luxi could see that the quilt was patterned with all
sorts of fascinating things, in a bold, playful style. There were people, brown
skinned, pink skinned, yellow skinned, grey skinned. There were animals:
horses, bumblebees, netch, guar. There were trees and flowers. In fact the
quilt seemed to have everything you could have ever thought of to put on a
quilt.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 07:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:12 AM)
"Safe," said the old woman.
Her quilt had 12 squares. Luxi could see that the quilt was patterned with all
sorts of fascinating things, in a bold, playful style. There were people, brown
skinned, pink skinned, yellow skinned, grey skinned. There were animals:
horses, bumblebees, netch, guar. There were trees and flowers. In fact the
quilt seemed to have everything you could have ever thought of to put on a
quilt.
Luxi looked around. The smell from the cookin pot taunted her, begging her to
taste it, but she resisted.
She looked back at the woman.
"Who.... who are you?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 12:12 AM)
Loranna looks to the others. "So, how do we catch up
with that? Last sphere we were still a little too unreal to go far
without lots of pain."
She felt stupid; a hero was supposed to be more on the ball than this ... Her
brow was furrowed and her fingers kept flexing.
"She already knows we're here," Deothur said. "I can't think why
she picked Luxi... except that she hates to see children grow older. Can you
swim?"
He headed after the fish.
The air here was solid enough to 'swim' through.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 07:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 01:15 AM)
She already knows we're here," Deothur said.
"I can't think why she picked Luxi... except that she hates to see
children grow older. Can you swim?
He headed after the fish.
The air here was solid enough to 'swim' through.
Loranna's face melts into a grin. "Swimming has been my favorite excersice
for months now, next to one other," she says, trying to swim after the
fish.
"Luxi's a bright girl; hopefully she'll be all right when we catch
up," she says, looking back to her companions. "Shall we?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:17 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:14 AM)
Luxi looked around. The smell from the cookin pot taunted her,
begging her to taste it, but she resisted.
She looked back at the woman.
"Who.... who are you?"
"I'm your mother's mother," the old Khajiit woman said. "You
don't know my face, but I've been looking after you all your life. Are you sure
you won't eat?"
She bent closer to her lamp to rethread her needle. She was working by the
light of a small clay tallow lamp with a wick, like poor people used. From the
ceiling, tallow dripped, slowly, from a low place, and refilled the lamp.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 07:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 23 2005, 11:17 PM)
Loranna's face melts into a grin. "Swimming has been
my favorite excersice for months now, next to one other," she says, trying
to swim after the fish.
"Luxi's a bright girl; hopefully she'll be all right when we catch
up," she says, looking back to her companions. "Shall we?"
Anya looked at Loranna's face, and saw the worry. This caused her to feel even
worse now, and she didn't understand why.
She looked at Lotus. Don't just sit there, after the fish.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 07:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 11:15 PM)
She already knows we're here," Deothur said.
"I can't think why she picked Luxi... except that she hates to see
children grow older. Can you swim?
He headed after the fish.
The air here was solid enough to 'swim' through.
Herwyn looked at the Saint for a moment, blinked twice to clear the doubt from
his eyes, and stepped off the bridge.
What surrounded him was thick, and he felt graceless. Frowning and realizing
his stupidity, he closed his eyes and concentrated...
...no, concentrated much harder than that...
...and began to move through the viscous world as if he were born a fish.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 07:22 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:17 AM)
I'm your mother's mother," the old Khajiit
woman said. "You don't know my face, but I've been looking after you all
your life. Are you sure you won't eat?
She bent closer to her lamp to rethread her needle. She was working by the
light of a small clay tallow lamp with a wick, like poor people used. From the
ceiling, tallow dripped, slowly, from a low place, and refilled the lamp.
Luxi's mouth watered, but she refused. "I'm not hungry. Why did you bring
me here?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 07:26 AM
It was different for Anya. The more she
concentrated, the less it seemed possible.
The heaved a sigh of fustration. Maybe...
She relaxed, and stopped focusing, she let herself melt away, and let her mind
become more reactive than focused. She pushed off, and swam gracefully. The
giddiness returned, and her face visibly brightened. "This is beyond
words. Better than levitating!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:28 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:22 AM)
Luxi's mouth watered, but she refused. "I'm not hungry. Why
did you bring me here?"
The old woman did not answer her question directly.
"We'll have fun here together. You can help me with my needlework, I'll
teach you to make fish, fish are so much fun to make. There's nothing here to
worry about, not any slavers, or any bandits, or anything scary. You're too
young, your mother should look after you better."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:31 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 12:26 AM)
It was different for Anya. The more she concentrated, the less
it seemed possible.
The heaved a sigh of fustration. Maybe...
She relaxed, and stopped focusing, she let herself melt away, and let her mind
become more reactive than focused. She pushed off, and swam gracefully. The
giddiness returned, and her face visibly brightened. "This is beyond
words. Better than levitating!"
The fish, as it turned out, was part of a school of fish. They all looked
identical, and in the dim light, as they turned and flashed, it was hard to be
sure which fish had eaten Luxi.
A moment later, they realized that was the least of their problems. The fish
were cattle, and there were people who herded them. Well - Dreugh.
A group of Dreugh fish-herders swam at the group with their spears drawn.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 07:32 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 23 2005, 11:10 PM)
Looking at Marein muttering he added, “I think I’ll go see
what’s happening at the front of the column now, see if they need an extra
scout or something.” He hopped out and immediately regretted that he had left
his thick coat in the wagon.
Tamriel:
Cyndarius rode through the snow, alone, for the moment, with his thoughts.
They'd lost time picking up the refugees, but at least Gram, and maybe a couple
of others, had been with them. Cyndarius knew in his head that the
injured didn't matter, the children didn't matter, nothing mattered here but
the people that knew the world was different. For them, this was real. Death
was real. Everyone else was just a dream.
Sometimes, though, dreams seem very real at the time.
The army wound its way through a wide valley, a deep, wide river below them
wound its way toward Pale Pass, and the Imperial Province.
As Teleran reached the head of the column, Cyndarius was just calling for a
halt. The word traveled back along the line, and like a monsterous caterpillar,
the column stopped.
Below them, across a wide, tree-spotted field of rolling foothills, the
mountains rose sharply one last time. In one place, they dropped away, forming
Pale Pass. From that point, black smoke rose in thick columns.
Moments later, a parrapton landed with a roaring buzz.
"General," said a voice behind the black mask of the rider, "The
valley is beseiged by Azurites. The fortress is holding, but probably not for
long."
Cyndarius turned to Merey and the 95th Legion's captain. "Form battle
lines."
Within moments, the column was alive with well-ordered chaos.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 07:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:28 AM)
The old woman did not answer her question directly.
"We'll have fun here together. You can help me with my needlework, I'll
teach you to make fish, fish are so much fun to make. There's nothing here to
worry about, not any slavers, or any bandits, or anything scary. You're too
young, your mother should look after you better."
"You did not answer my question though. Who are you?!"
As soon as she heard her speaking of her staying, she turned on her graud.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 07:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 11:31 PM)
The fish, as it turned out, was part of a school of fish. They
all looked identical, and in the dim light, as they turned and flashed, it was
hard to be sure which fish had eaten Luxi.
A moment later, they realized that was the least of their problems. The fish
were cattle, and there were people who herded them. Well - Dreugh.
A group of Dreugh fish-herders swam at the group with their spears drawn.
Anya grimaced. She couldn't tell if they were angry or defensive. She got her
spear out as well, but kept it low as to not show menacing.
Lotus, do you have Luxi? She heard a screach admist the herd. Stay with
it, we'll try to find you.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:34 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:33 AM)
You did not answer my question though. Who are you?!
As soon as she heard her speaking of her staying, she turned on her graud.
"I told you, I'm your mother's mother. And you're a very sharp tongued
little girl, aren't you?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 07:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 01:31 AM)
The fish, as it turned out, was part of a school of fish. They
all looked identical, and in the dim light, as they turned and flashed, it was
hard to be sure which fish had eaten Luxi.
A moment later, they realized that was the least of their problems. The fish
were cattle, and there were people who herded them. Well - Dreugh.
A group of Dreugh fish-herders swam at the group with their spears drawn.
"Ut oh," Loranna says, raising her hands and casting protective
spells on her companions as best as she could, given the fact that she's
swimming in the air.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 07:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:34 AM)
I told you, I'm your mother's mother. And you're a very
sharp tongued little girl, aren't you?
She tilted her head. "If you are my mother's mother, then why do you wish
to trap me here? I know this is what you wish to do. And I know that my
grandmother would not do such a thing... at leat Ahjaar told me my grandmother
was a kind, loving soul. She would not want me imprisioned. You cannot trick
me."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:38 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:37 AM)
She tilted her head. "If you are my mother's mother, then
why do you wish to trap me here? I know this is what you wish to do. And I know
that my grandmother would not do such a thing... at leat Ahjaar told me my
grandmother was a kind, loving soul. She would not want me imprisioned. You
cannot trick me."
"It's because I love you that I want you to be safe," the old woman
said. "You may fuss, you may argue, but you'll be my little girl
forever."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 07:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 11:31 PM)
A group of Dreugh fish-herders swam at the group with their
spears drawn.
"Well," said Herwyn, "let's at least try to be polite,
shall we?"
Herwyn wondered how one bowed while swimming.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 07:41 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:38 AM)
It's because I love you that I want you to be
safe," the old woman said. "You may fuss, you may argue, but
you'll be my little girl forever.
"Then I shall be your little girl, but not here."
Luxi took a step back.
"I cannot stay here, I have a mission. I have to help the others..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:42 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:41 AM)
Then I shall be your little girl, but not here.
Luxi took a step back.
"I cannot stay here, I have a mission. I have to help the others..."
"No, I don't think so," the old woman said, sewing.
That was when Luxi noticed that there was one thing that made this little house
different from the house she had grown up in; there was no door. No window.
Just the fireplace, and the chair, and the stool, and the lamp.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 07:43 AM
Slyvos stayed there, floating in the water
as the dreugh approached.
'don't attack... unless they do of course, then feel free to eviserate the poor
sods..'
Posted by: Shardie Today, 07:44 AM
Pale Pass
"The paraphats will not hold them much longer" the soldier said to
the Commander, who was enjoying tea with Lyssia, "Shall we withdraw back
into skyrim?"
"I dont think that would be a good idea" a messanger said, running
into the room, "We are being relieved by a massive force from
Morrowind!"
'Are we?" the Captian asked, "Then send thier commander in here once
they arrive," he stated, before sipping his tea, and returning to
conversation with Lyssia
Posted by: Asokei Today, 07:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:42 AM)
"No, I don't think so," the old woman said,
sewing.
That was when Luxi noticed that there was one thing that made this little house
different from the house she had grown up in; there was no door. No
window. Just the fireplace, and the chair, and the stool, and the lamp.
"Let me go! Just because you are no longer among the living doen't mean
you can keep me here. Let me leave!"
Her eyes burned with rage.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:47 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:44 AM)
Let me go! Just because you are no longer among the living
doen't mean you can keep me here. Let me leave!
Her eyes burned with rage.
"You're a little confused, dear. I am all things living," the old
woman said. "You belong to me, you were my child to begin with; I don't
have to let you do anything."
Posted by: Asokei Today, 07:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:47 AM)
You're a little confused, dear. I am all things
living," the old woman said. "You belong to me, you were my
child to begin with; I don't have to let you do anything.
Luxi knew she was defeated. "What do you want from me?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 07:50 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 23 2005, 11:40 PM)
"Well," said Herwyn, "let's at least try
to be polite, shall we?"
Herwyn wondered how one bowed while swimming.
Anya nodded and kept her spear low.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:53 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:49 AM)
Luxi knew she was defeated. "What do you want from
me?"
"That's my good girl," the old woman said. "Sit down by the
fire, and I'll show you how to make fish."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 07:54 AM
Without warning, Herwyn raised his hand and
in a flash of orange flame, one of the approaching Dreugh exploded. The others
scattered for a moment before charging forward.
Herwyn caught Loranna's eye.
"What?" he said. "Dreugh turn darker red before they attack. His
intentions were obvious."
Posted by: Asokei Today, 07:54 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:53 AM)
That's my good girl," the old woman said.
"Sit down by the fire, and I'll show you how to make fish.
She didn't budge.
"I don't want to make a fish. I just want to know what you want from
me."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 07:58 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 01:54 AM)
Without warning, Herwyn raised his hand and in a flash of orange
flame, one of the approaching Dreugh exploded. The others scattered for a
moment before charging forward.
Herwyn caught Loranna's eye.
"What?" he said. "Dreugh turn darker red before they attack. His
intentions were obvious."
"I didn't say anything," Loranna says, frowning. She raises her hands
and casts spells to fortify everyone's agility, swimming backward as she does.
They weren't doing too well at being friendly to all they meet lately; Loranna
gets the unshakable feeling she's going to be yelled at.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:58 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 24 2005, 12:43 AM)
Slyvos stayed there, floating in the water as the dreugh
approached.
'don't attack... unless they do of course, then feel free to eviserate the poor
sods..'
The dreugh, like the dreugh in the waters of Tamriel, did not hesitate. They
attacked, sweeping down on the party with their spears.
"There are poor creatures," Deothur said, drawing back his
staff."But not because of anything WE do. These are the unborn, those she
has sucked back into herself. They are her hands, not separate people at
all."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 07:58 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 12:54 AM)
She didn't budge.
"I don't want to make a fish. I just want to know what you want from
me."
"I want to keep you safe forever," the old woman said.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 07:59 AM
Tamriel:
The combined cavalry of both Legions had already formed up at the head of the
valley. Since the enemy had little warning of their arrival, the horsemen were
to sweep down on them before they had time to react.
Behind, the mass of two Legions would descend, more slowly, but unstoppably.
"Now," said Cyndarius.
Flags were unfurled, trumpets blew, and three hundred horses broke into a
canter, then a trot, then as they closed on the Azurite flank, a gallop.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 08:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:58 AM)
"I want to keep you safe forever," the old woman
said.
Luxi shouted in rage.
"Shut UP!!"
She cast a fire ball at the woman...
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 08:01 AM
Slyvos just kept an uncaring look on his
face and let loose a spell of frost upon them... they were in water after all.
'then they shall die.'
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:03 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 01:59 AM)
Tamriel:
The combined cavalry of both Legions had already formed up at the head of the
valley. Since the enemy had little warning of their arrival, the horsemen were
to sweep down on them before they had time to react.
Behind, the mass of two Legions would descend, more slowly, but unstoppably.
"Now," said Cyndarius.
Flags were unfurled, trumpets blew, and three hundred horses broke into a
canter, then a trot, then as they closed on the Azurite flank, a gallop.
Gram Pyrel smiles as the calvary charges, hefting Frostkiss into position for
chopping into the enemy. Like all of the others who knew what was truly going
on, he had been asked by Cyndarius to join the elite forces which would charge
in after the calvary.
It promised to be a glorious fight; Gram hopes that the deeds done today would
count when it came time for him to seek Svongarde. If they didn't, well ...
he'd have some good stories to tell them when he got there.
Roaring his battle cry when the time was right, he charges with the elites,
thinking Loranna if only you could see your old man now!
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:03 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 01:01 AM)
Luxi shouted in rage.
"Shut UP!!"
She cast a fire ball at the woman...
Casting a fireball in a small thatched cottage wasn't a safe thing to do. Not
at all.
The tallow soaked thatch roof burst into flames; the old woman screamed in
rage, looking suddenly not like a nice old woman at all. And Luxi was spilled
back into the water by the fish, which had ruptured.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 08:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 01:03 AM)
Casting a fireball in a small thatched cottage wasn't a safe
thing to do. Not at all.
The tallow soaked thatch roof burst into flames; the old woman screamed
in rage, looking suddenly not like a nice old woman at all. And Luxi was
spilled back into the water by the fish, which had ruptured.
Luxi floated down, knocked uncouncious by the sudden blast.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 08:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:03 AM)
Casting a fireball in a small thatched cottage wasn't a safe
thing to do. Not at all.
The tallow soaked thatch roof burst into flames; the old woman screamed
in rage, looking suddenly not like a nice old woman at all. And Luxi was
spilled back into the water by the fish, which had ruptured.
Herwyn was just raising his hand again when something behind the dreugh caught
his attention...
BLOOOP!
"What in the..." he said.
Spotting the slowly sinking form of Luxi, he concentrated again and swept
forward, dodging through the school of fish. Grabbing her gently under the
arms, he headed back for the others.
Posted by: Shardie Today, 08:09 AM
Look over there" the blade scout
said as the trumpets blew out, "A legion, no, two of them are flanking the
enemy force! We should try and make our way for the pass whilst the enemy is in
Confusion!
"Very well" Landon said, "We shall make for the pass, and
protect the Potentate with our lives! Paladans shall smite the evil mutations
that erode this land of ours, we will send them all back to OBLIVION!!!"
he yelled, as his fellow seven Paladins, mounted on thier steeds cheered back.
THe Blade shook his head, and mounted his own horse. The small group of fifteen
hoursemen and one Potentate begain thier charge into the rear of the Azurite
Lines heading straight for the pass
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:12 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 02:06 AM)
Herwyn was just raising his hand again when something behind the
dreugh caught his attention...
BLOOOP!
"What in the..." he said.
Spotting the slowly sinking form of Luxi, he concentrated again and swept
forward, dodging through the school of fish. Grabbing her gently under the
arms, he headed back for the others.
Loranna casts an absorb speed and strength spell on the dreugh nearest Herwyn,
to slow any pursuit.
"How is she?" she asks, swimming over, holding out her hands.
"Is she ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 08:17 AM
Anya had busied herself with providing cover
for Herwyn. She had equipped her bow and was shooting at the Dreugh. It proved
suprisingly easy as they only seemed to gain immense speed when the attacked.
Much to her dismay, the anger she felt was overwheleming. Her face was etched
in rage, and she was furious that they would attack her friends. Ration, it
seemed, wouldn't temper her emotions now.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 01:12 AM)
Loranna casts an absorb speed and strength spell on the dreugh
nearest Herwyn, to slow any pursuit.
"How is she?" she asks, swimming over, holding out her hands.
"Is she ..."
"Back to the bridge," Deothur said. "Hurry. It's Herself that's
after us now, we need to get moving."
He looked, for the first time since they had met him, frightened.
Chased by the angry Dreugh, the party swam back to the bridge, trying to reach
the gate in time.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 08:21 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 01:18 AM)
Back to the bridge," Deothur said. "Hurry.
It's Herself that's after us now, we need to get moving.
He looked, for the first time since they had met him, frightened.
Chased by the angry Dreugh, the party swam back to the bridge, trying to reach
the gate in time.
There was a flash of light as Luxi's amulet, Shamakand, came to life. White
whisps shot out, each hitting the deugh in the chest, killing them all.
Luxi did not stir
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:22 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 11:18 PM)
Back to the bridge," Deothur said. "Hurry.
It's Herself that's after us now, we need to get moving.
He looked, for the first time since they had met him, frightened.
Chased by the angry Dreugh, the party swam back to the bridge, trying to reach
the gate in time.
Goranthir found that using the Kynarine blast from his sword in this atmosphere
was particularly helpful at keeping the dreugh at bay. He swam after Doethur
quickly, only pausing from time to time to level another blast.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 08:27 AM
At the brigde, Luxi stirred, then woke up.
She was very weak.
She sat up.
"The woman.. she was my-"
Posted by: Tri Today, 08:28 AM
In the charge against the Azurites, Marein
and a small group of guards gathered protectively around the healing wagon,
defending Diamond, Shai, and others.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:28 AM
Tamriel
Axes, maces, swords, and spears, all crashed into Trueturner and were
deflected. Those that managed to slip by found steel chain in the way, and even
when that managed to be pierced, the flesh underneath knit back together in
seconds.
Gram lost count of the number of times he had taken a hit; far elss than these
Azurite bastards would have hoped, to be sure. He occasionally wiped blood from
his eyes when a lucky shot caught his forehead, but by and large few could get
by Trueturner, and Forstkiss lashed out with quick, brutal fury, the chill of
its blade claiming those that did not die immediately.
"HA! I've fought the great battlecats of your kind; what hope do any of
YOU have!" Gram laughs in the middle of the fight. "Come, make my
tale of victory that much more gripping! Come and fight, blue-eyed pawns!"
For a waking nightmare, Gram was having the time of his life; for the first
time since he awoke to this blasted world he didn't feel a need for a drink.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:29 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 02:27 AM)
At the brigde, Luxi stirred, then woke up. She was very weak.
She sat up.
"The woman.. she was my-"
Loranna casts healing spells on Luxi. "It's all right dear; you're free of
it now," she says. "Just let the magic do its job ..."
She still wore a slightly shocked expression at seeing Deothur look frightened.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:30 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 01:27 AM)
At the brigde, Luxi stirred, then woke up. She was very weak.
She sat up.
"The woman.. she was my-"
"She was the Queen Herself," Deothur said, bending over her.
"Mara. Are you all right?"
Posted by: Asokei Today, 08:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 01:29 AM)
Loranna casts healing spells on Luxi. "It's all right
dear; you're free of it now," she says. "Just let the magic do
its job ..."
She still wore a slightly shocked expression at seeing Deothur look frightened.
She tryed to get up, but she couldn't.
"I can't get up." She seemed out of breath.
"The woman... she must have weakend me or something..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:34 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 01:31 AM)
She tryed to get up, but she couldn't.
"I can't get up." She seemed out of breath.
"The woman... she must have weakend me or something..."
"You can't go on like that," Deothur said. "She struck your true
self, not just your body; it will take a long time to heal, and magic won't
help. I think you're going to have to turn back. I can take you as far as
Dibella's realm."
"I can take her," Tris said. "But that will leave us with only
seven again... and she's come so far..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 08:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:34 AM)
You can't go on like that," Deothur said.
"She struck your true self, not just your body; it will take a long
time to heal, and magic won't help. I think you're going to have to turn back.
I can take you as far as Dibella's realm.
"I can take her," Tris said. "But that will leave us with
only seven again... and she's come so far..."
Anya felt saddness rise in her. Her eyes brimmed with tears. She gave Luxi a
quick hug. And waved her goodbye.
It was also made worse when she felt the other members saddness and regret. Oh
great, not only am I emontional, I can feel others too.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 11:34 PM)
I can take her," Tris said. "But that will
leave us with only seven again... and she's come so far...
Goran kissed Luxi on the forehead. He had eyes like a human now.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 08:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 01:34 AM)
You can't go on like that," Deothur said.
"She struck your true self, not just your body; it will take a long
time to heal, and magic won't help. I think you're going to have to turn back.
I can take you as far as Dibella's realm.
"I can take her," Tris said. "But that will leave us with
only seven again... and she's come so far..."
"I.. can't go back. I've made it so far.." She tryed to get up, but
again couldn't. She sighed. "I can't burden you, so I guess I have no
other choice."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 02:34 AM)
You can't go on like that," Deothur said.
"She struck your true self, not just your body; it will take a long
time to heal, and magic won't help. I think you're going to have to turn back.
I can take you as far as Dibella's realm.
"I can take her," Tris said. "But that will leave us with
only seven again... and she's come so far..."
Loranna feels tears forming in her eyes. She leans forward and kisses Luxi on
the forehead.
"Dear," she says, "I'm so sorry ..." Her tears glistened as
they touched Luxi's cheeks; Loranna puts her hand on Luxi's, hoping to convey
what she can't quite speak.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 08:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:34 AM)
You can't go on like that," Deothur said.
"She struck your true self, not just your body; it will take a long
time to heal, and magic won't help. I think you're going to have to turn back.
I can take you as far as Dibella's realm.
"I can take her," Tris said. "But that will leave us with
only seven again... and she's come so far..."
Herwyn gently gave the poor girl's spirit body into Tris's arms.
"Luxi, not because I'm sorry to lose one of the Eight, but because I'm
sorry to lose you..."
He sighed.
"It was very brave of you, taking on a Goddess.
"Tris will make sure you return safely, and we'll follow soon after, we
promise."
Posted by: Aki Today, 08:41 AM
Reichi frowned. "Farewell," he
said.
Posted by: Asokei Today, 08:43 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 24 2005, 01:41 AM)
Reichi frowned. "Farewell," he said.
"I shall see you again soo. Either the Azurites will still rule or be dead
when we meet again is entirly up to you."
She looked at Tris. "I have a recall spell for the arena. I can go by
meself, I think."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:44 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 24 2005, 01:43 AM)
I shall see you again soo. Either the Azurites will still
rule or be dead when we meet again is entirly up to you.
She looked at Tris. "I have a recall spell for the arena. I can go by
meself, I think."
"Can't recall from here, princess," Tris said, smiling because
otherwise he was going to cry like a fool. "Hang on, I give good
rides."
Holding her in his arms, he started the run back through the gates - to Ald
Raathim.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:46 AM
QUOTE(Asokei @ Aug 23 2005, 11:43 PM)
She looked at Tris. "I have a recall spell for the arena. I
can go by meself, I think."
‘Ald Raithim is in the hands of the Azurites,’ Goranthir cried after them. ‘You
cannot face an army alone, tough as you are. You should go where your mother
is.’
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:47 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 02:44 AM)
Can't recall from here, princess," Tris said,
smiling because otherwise he was going to cry like a fool. "Hang on, I
give good rides.
Holding her in his arms, he started the run back through the gates - to Ald
Raathim.
Loranna watches as Tris takes Luxi away, thinking to herself that the young
girl has even more in common with her now - she challenged a goddess, and came
through alive, though not unchanged, if Loranna's experience was any
indication.
" ... We should probably not tarry here overmuch," she says when Tris
is gone.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 08:48 AM
Tamriel:
It was like watching a tiny fishing village get swallowed by the ocean.
Cyndarius didn't hold back. He was in a hurry, and he wasn't going to lose any
men here.
The Legions swept through the valley, and the blue-black banners of Azura fell
one-by-one to the crimson dragon of the Empire.
"At this rate," shouted Sergeant Gruznob to Cyndarius over the din of
front-line battle, "we'll be done by lunchtime!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 08:49 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 01:46 AM)
‘Ald Raithim is in the hands of the Azurites,’ Goranthir said.
‘You cannot face an army alone, tough as you are. You should go where
your mother is.’
Goronthir's wise words went unheard.
But it was doubtful whether any place on Tamriel was safer than Ald Raathim,
right now. Tris would see Luxi to safety, as best he could.
The pulsing of the world had quickened. The Eight felt themselves almost sick
with energy, as if they would explode. And now something different happened;
the air they had been swimming through thickened, and darkened. They were being
crushed.
Above them, in the last of the light, they could see row upon row of massive
teeth.
"RUN!" Deothur screamed, racing for the bladed gate.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 08:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 12:49 AM)
Above them, in the last of the light, they could see row upon
row of massive teeth.
"RUN!" Deothur screamed, racing for the bladed gate.
Herwyn did NOT have to be told twice.
A flashing sword, waiting to split you in pieces, never looked so welcoming.
Posted by: Shardie Today, 08:53 AM
Slice, Slice, Slice some more, the Azurites
did not know what was happening. Each of the Paladins and the Blades were armed
with long glaves which they would use to slice open the Azurite fiends who were
in confusion. They were nearing the front lines, the Imperial Force was
anihalating the Azurite force on the flank. A paniced trumpet sounded the call
for a general retreat towards Cyrodiil; yet the Paladins and the blades
continued to slice thier way through the enemy lines. The besieged army at the
Pass itself Charged out of the gates, slicing and dicing all Azurites that were
in thier way. Landon's Party met up with the defenders, and celebrated. The
attack was broken. They watched the legions sweep away the Azurites, a moment
of glory in what had been a terrible war so far
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 08:54 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 23 2005, 11:49 PM)
"RUN!" Deothur screamed, racing for the bladed
gate.
Goranthir instinctively fired his Kynarine blast at it, but it didn’t slow
down. He was after Deothur, as fast as he could swim.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 08:56 AM
Anya ran, fleet of foot, and still agile.
Something large cause her to trip, part of it tangled in her shirt. Thinking
quickly, she grabbed it, instead of wasting time trying to get it loose.
She sprinted right through the gate. The effects weren't felt in her adrenline
rush.
She stopped on the other side, that's when she doubled over in pain. She felt
weakened, tired, loosing her endurance. Yet... she could still stand. She could
fight. And she wouldn't collapse from fatigue. She could endure as long as her
spirit allowed.
Anya stood up. A large fish scale, the size of a sheild had caught in part of
her shirt, where it showed through her matte-black glass curraiss. She pulled
it out. Anya stared at it quizzically, then looked to Deothur for answers.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 08:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 02:49 AM)
Goronthir's wise words went unheard.
But it was doubtful whether any place on Tamriel was safer than Ald Raathim,
right now. Tris would see Luxi to safety, as best he could.
The pulsing of the world had quickened. The Eight felt themselves almost sick
with energy, as if they would explode. And now something different
happened; the air they had been swimming through thickened, and darkened.
They were being crushed.
Above them, in the last of the light, they could see row upon row of massive
teeth.
"RUN!" Deothur screamed, racing for the bladed gate.
Loranna's eyes gleam with determination; she'd endured many dreams of being
crushed already and had no intention of experiencing it for real. Still, she
couldn't help but feel like she was trapped in her nightmares again, just with
giant, scary teeth instead of a giantess ...
At this rate I'm going to have a phobia about all goddesses, Loranna
thinks to herself with hysterical black humor. I'm not going to die here,
I'm not ....
The gate was ahead; she could see it, through the teeth. The pressure was
building up on her ...
I'm not going to die here; I resisted Azura, I can do this ...
She was running, but she felt sluggish, just like in her nightmares. She pushes
forward, grimly intent ...
It seems to take forever, but she finally reaches the gate ...
The sword sweeps down, and next to go is ...
Strange ... looking back, in that one instant before the sword falls, Loranna
realizes how much her strength of will has shaped her. Both her moments of
weakness, giving in to Azura, letting herself be a victim and a monster ... and
her strengths, the one moment in Morning Star, when she stood up before a crowd
of thousands and said "No; I'm not going to do this anymore. It's wrong
and I won't let it continue."
The moment when she became a hero for real - the one moment that most defined
who she was today.
All of that was now gone, left behind. And yet, with a curious sensation, she
realizes what had lain below her willpower all along, which now could rise to
the surface ...
She rubs a hand against her healthy, pink brow, though she wasn't actually
sweating; she'd given up her physical attributes already, before now.
Posted by: Aki Today, 09:01 AM
Reichi raced to the gate, and was struck by
the blade. He felt the agility he had used to avoid being damage by dangers all
his life, leave him. Well enough, he hadn't felt particularly agile in Mara's
sphere anyways.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 09:02 AM
The crushing pressure was so great that the
blades slicing through him felt like an implosion, greater agony than ever.
Goranthir screamed in pain as he felt his strength leave his body.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 09:06 AM
Herwyn rushed for the gate along with
everyone else, but he slowed for a moment and looked at the now-familiar dark
cloaked figure, standing beside the gate, just as calm as anything.
Herwyn thought their eyes met, just for a moment, then the sword was upon him.
His luck, which he had abandoned trust in long ago, had never, in fact,
abandoned him.
Until now.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 09:06 AM
Slyvos was swimming backwards, blasting away
at the teeth just out of the logic that, if you can hit it, surely you can
eventually destroy it? Unfortunately, that was not the case here... he turned,
and swam faster, til he arched his back in pain, the blades of the gate coming
down.
That was a bad move of his back there, and now his own intelligence, the
knowledge, the rituals, the magic, all that made him actually worth his while
in battle, no longer felt a part of him... it was all still there, but it was
disconnected from him in ways he couldn't comprehend... fully.
'I feel so... useless... empty...'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 09:15 AM
That could be useful," Deothur
said, looking at Anya's fish scale. "Those fish are invulnerable from the
outside; only from the inside can they be harmed. So that scale would make
someone a good shield.
They stood on a hill, overlooking a city. It wasn't an unusual city, except
that it was unusually large, and flourishing, and clean. It looked like a
market was being held, and their path led right through the bazaar.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 09:16 AM
Goranthir, emerging from the Gate, still had
his finely-wrought gray cloak, which he touched to give it a quick cleaning,
but he did not look like himself one bit.
He looked like Tris.
‘Let’s go,’ he said in Tris’s voice.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:21 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 03:15 AM)
That could be useful," Deothur said, looking at
Anya's fish scale. "Those fish are invulnerable from the outside;
only from the inside can they be harmed. So that scale would make someone a
good shield.
They stood on a hill, overlooking a city. It wasn't an unusual city, except
that it was unusually large, and flourishing, and clean. It looked like a
market was being held, and their path led right through the bazaar.
"An archer could use a buckler," Loranna mutters. "Or maybe
Isidor could use it - the flower he has could be good for an archer who needs
to see the enemy ..."
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 24 2005, 03:06 AM)
Slyvos was swimming backwards, blasting away at the teeth just
out of the logic that, if you can hit it, surely you can eventually destroy it?
Unfortunately, that was not the case here... he turned, and swam faster, til he
arched his back in pain, the blades of the gate coming down.
That was a bad move of his back there, and now his own intelligence, the
knowledge, the rituals, the magic, all that made him actually worth his while
in battle, no longer felt a part of him... it was all still there, but it was
disconnected from him in ways he couldn't comprehend... fully.
'I feel so... useless... empty...'
Loranna turns and takes Slyvos's hand. "It's just the false part of you
falling away, love," she says. "The real you is coming out; give it
time ..."
Slyvos can see that she looks like she did before the curse; her tearstreaks
still catch the light in this place.
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 03:16 AM)
Goranthir, emerging from the Gate, still had his finely-wrought
gray cloak, which he touched to give it a quick cleaning, but he did not look
like himself one bit.
He looked like Tris.
‘Let’s go,’ he said in Tris’s voice.
"Tris?" Loranna says, blinking. "Wait .. Goran?"
Goranthir's true self was ... Tris? Loranna wonders what to make of this. How
did Allie put it; would we even recognize ourselves?
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 09:26 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 01:16 AM)
Goranthir, emerging from the Gate, still had his finely-wrought
gray cloak, which he touched to give it a quick cleaning, but he did not look
like himself one bit.
He looked like Tris.
‘Let’s go,’ he said in Tris’s voice.
Herwyn turned from the glittering city in front of him.
"Wait one moment," he said.
"Gorathir... this isn't right. The further we go, the more we should cast
off our limitations, even our very ideas about who we are.
"Look at yourself."
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 09:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 12:21 AM)
"Tris?" Loranna says, blinking. "Wait ..
Goran?"
Goranthir's true self was ... Tris? Loranna wonders what to make of
this. How did Allie put it; would we even recognize ourselves?
‘Is that who I look like?’ Goranthir laughed, again with Tris’s laugh. ‘I
thought I felt a little ... Breton.’
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 09:29 AM
Slyvos slumped a bit, a tear going down his
face.
'everything I know... what makes me worth having around as a hero in a fight...
gone. I can't even enchant as good anymore...'
He blinked a few times, and his other half showed through.
'{and yet here I am... what I know is what he lost, and I'm not willing to use
it for what he does... and yet here I am, not even able to use the simplest of
other skills. It's pathetic!}'
He closed his eyes, returning to normal and just leaving the lids shut.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 09:31 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 12:26 AM)
Herwyn turned from the glittering city in front of him.
"Wait one moment," he said.
"Gorathir... this isn't right. The further we go, the more we should cast
off our limitations, even our very ideas about who we are.
"Look at yourself."
‘Shouldn’t you be looking more like Elysana?’ Goranthir wondered aloud.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 09:32 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 01:31 AM)
‘Shouldn’t you be looking more like Elysana?’ Goranthir wondered
aloud.
"Elys..."
Herwyn looked very serious. Then, without warning, he hit Goranthir in the
nose.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:33 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 24 2005, 03:29 AM)
Slyvos slumped a bit, a tear going down his face.
'everything I know... what makes me worth having around as a hero in a fight...
gone. I can't even enchant as good anymore...'
He blinked a few times, and his other half showed through.
'{and yet here I am... what I know is what he lost, and I'm not willing to use
it for what he does... and yet here I am, not even able to use the simplest of
other skills. It's pathetic!}'
He closed his eyes, returning to normal and just leaving the lids shut.
Loranna's lips set in a thin line for a moment, and then she pulls Slyvos to
herself, planting a warm, inviting, passionate kiss on his lips.
A couple of moments later, she lets Slyvos go. "Tell me again, what makes
you worth having around as a hero?" she asks. "Was it your magic that
won my heart? Was it your undecaying bones, your lipless grin? Was it this
flesh of my husband or the fancy ring you made for me that made me say I love
you?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 09:35 AM
Anya stared, mouth wide open, at Herwyn. Elysana?
She felt the impetuous emotion roll off of Herwyn.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 09:39 AM
Slyvos gave a smile...
'I think it's the love and the ring part....'
He returned the kiss, and pulled back, smiling contently. his eyes then choose
that moment to change.
'{even I must admit... }'
That side just shut up before it made a fool of itself, not yet the time to
corrupt anybody... of course, what better time then when she has no will? not
before planting it's own kiss on her face though, not a gentle one in the
least, but well, it was lustful alright; sly was able to wrestle control back.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 09:40 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 12:32 AM)
Elys...
Herwyn looked very serious. Then, without warning, he hit Goranthir in the
nose.
Goranthir lay on the path and laughed. ‘That goddam hurt.’
He got up with a wink, ‘Sorry. She’s my aunt. Thought you could tak a joke,
from all I’ve heard. I tell you what, I’ll buy you something in the bazaar.’
Posted by: Loranna Today, 09:46 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 24 2005, 03:39 AM)
Slyvos gave a smile...
'I think it's the love and the ring part....'
He returned the kiss, and pulled back, smiling contently. his eyes then choose
that moment to change.
'{even I must admit... }'
That side just shut up before it made a fool of itself, not yet the time to
corrupt anybody... of course, what better time then when she has no will? not
before planting it's own kiss on her face though, not a gentle one in the
least, but well, it was lustful alright; sly was able to wrestle control back.
Loranna returns the kiss, even when it turns rough. She looks hard at Slyvos
for a bit, aware of what's going on with Herwyn and Goranthir but choosing to
focus on her fiance for the moment.
"Slyvos, I think it's time you admitted that you and your darkness are the
same," she says. "There's no more of the outraged hate that simply
sought to destroy me in you anymore, just desire. You are you, and all that
entails, bad, and good. Just like myself, and anyone else."
She shakes her head. "You're torturing yourself by denying you still have
dark thoughts love. You lived with that rage for thousands of years; even I
can't make it go away ... but it's going to go away soon, when we finally shed
the last of ourselves."
Unless, Loranna thinks to herself, Slyvos's essential nature was that of a man
divided against himself. She represses that thought with vehemence.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 09:46 AM
Tamriel:
Cyndarius strode through the broken streets of the hill fort, Gruznob, Gram,
Teleran, and others by his side.
They had been greeted with cheers by the defenders, and were being taken to see
the commander of the fort.
Cyndarius presumed he had been injured, and could therefore not come out to
meet them.
The soldier guided them to the door of the fort's sturdily-built inn, entered
and announced them.
"Sir, General Cyndarius is here, Sir."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 09:50 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 01:40 AM)
Goranthir lay on the path and laughed. ‘That goddam hurt.’
He got up with a wink, ‘Sorry. She’s my aunt. Thought you could tak
a joke, from all I’ve heard. I tell you what, I’ll buy you something in
the bazaar.’
Herwyn frowned.
"Stop it. This isn't who you are, Prince Goranthir, this is who you wish
you were. That's not going to work. It's far past time to leave that
behind. Time to leave behind even what you think you are.
"What are you hiding? What are you afraid of? I think it's about time you
faced whatever it is, and learned who you really are."
Posted by: Arrogant_Hero Today, 09:52 AM
Tamriel, moments before the victory...
A few meters away from Cyndarius' troops, two robed figures, cloaked in
invisibility, stand watching the battle unfold.
“They seem to be handling themselves pretty well.” The taller of the two
figures remarks, showing a glimpse of perfectly rested, greenish-blue eyes.
“We’ll stay a little while longer. They might still need our help.”
“Are you serious?” The tall figure derisively scoffs, pointing to the
battlefield. “They’re slaughtering the poor fools. They need our help like a
Nord needs another reason to take a bath... and incase you where wondering...
they don’t.”
“You’re the one who didn’t want to help in the beginning. I can’t believe you
talked me out of it.” The smaller figure angrily responds.
“Its because I knew this would happen.” Green-eyes, snaps back.
The smaller figure crosses its arms, and shoots an unseen look of contempt at
its companion.
“What? Don’t look at me like that... Alright, if it’ll make you happy...”
Green-eyes says picking up a lose rock.
After scanning the battlefield for a Bosmeri second, the tall Green-eyed
figure, hurls the rock with uncanny accuracy, nailing an Azurite in the forehead,
knocking it out cold.
“There.” Green-eyes says holding out his arms approvingly. “I helped.”
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 09:57 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 12:50 AM)
Herwyn frowned.
"Stop it. This isn't who you are, Prince Goranthir, this is who you wish
you were. That's not going to work. It's far past time to leave that
behind. Time to leave behind even what you think you are.
"What are you hiding? What are you afraid of? I think it's about time you
faced whatever it is, and learned who you really are."
‘I tried to be nice, I even apologized,’ Goranthir growled, a flicker of a
golden sheen in his eyes, or Tris’s eyes. ‘I even tried to bribe you. Do not
address me further in that tone, you have not earned the right.’
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 10:01 AM
Slyvos sighed, then felt something in his
pocket again... it was that former phylactery of his again.
'and so it chooses NOW to come back to haunt me.'
He holds it up by the chain, wondering just why it keeps tormenting him... his
other side spoke to him in his mind.
{mine... heh, so much to work with in this realm... no I think I've always
been with you, just that little voice lurking in your... our, mind. Just gotta
make sure I'm right...} it'll all be over soon anyway...
He got it under control again, slipping the amulet back in his pocket.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 10:09 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 01:57 AM)
‘I tried to be nice, I even apologized,’ Goranthir growled, a
flicker of a golden sheen in his eyes, or Tris’s eyes. ‘I even tried to bribe
you. Do not address me further in that tone, you have not earned the
right.’
"Bribe me?" Herwyn said, and the words were like stone.
You would bribe ME with what? I want for
nothing!
Herwyn seemed to grow larger, yet more indistinct, the colors that formed his
body blending together, then spiralling apart.
"Two steps, You Who Call Yourself Goranthir... I am
two steps from perfection. Two steps from being nothing and everything. Two
gates, two swords, two steps, and the world is behind me.
"It should be the same for you. Why do you not learn? Why do you cling to
something less? Do you think that will save the world we know? Do you think
that by being a pale copy of Tris Gaerington, a mortal with flaws, you will be
better than what you could be without limits?
"I have not earned any rights, nor do I need to. Tell me, by who's law are
these rights given? Tell me, who are YOU to speak to ME thus? Are you Tris
Gaerington?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 10:10 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 02:57 AM)
‘I tried to be nice, I even apologized,’ Goranthir growled, a
flicker of a golden sheen in his eyes, or Tris’s eyes. ‘I even tried to bribe
you. Do not address me further in that tone, you have not earned the
right.’
Deothur listened to Goranthir's words, and Herwyn's, with the same expression
on his face.
"You know, Goranthir," Deothur said, very gently, "I find you
even more beautiful without all this makeup."
Posted by: Aki Today, 10:10 AM
"Right..." Reichi muttered,
feeling rather out of place. Then sighs. "I am so lost..." he
continued to himself. He quietly observed the scene. He ran a hand through his
hair in mild frustration. World's going to fall down around our ears at this
rate...
Posted by: Loranna Today, 10:13 AM
Herwyn's declaration brings Loranna's
attention away from Slyvos for a moment. Though, she does say "Love ...
watch this. We'll talk more in a minute ..."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 10:14 AM
Slyvos just turns his attention to what was
said, seeing... a real sense of trueness right there. And then... someone like
himself, clinging to the remains...
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 10:17 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 01:09 AM)
I have not earned any rights, nor do I need to. Tell me,
by who's law are these rights given? Tell me, who are YOU to speak to ME thus?
Are you Tris Gaerington?
Goranthir turned to Deothur, and said, "Thank you," and smiled with
Tris's smile at Herwyn.
"You a grumpy one. Good thing I didn't mention Doll. Shall we move
on?"
He began down the path towards the carnaval. "I'll buy you a rose,"
he laughed.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 10:21 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 04:17 AM)
Goranthir turned to Deothur, and said, "Thank you,"
and smiled with Tris's smile at Herwyn.
"You a grumpy one. Good thing I didn't mention Doll. Shall we
move on?"
He began down the path towards the carnaval. "I'll buy you a rose,"
he laughed.
Loranna's face contorts into a scowl. It fades quickly but it lasts long enough
to be plainly visible.
"Are either of you two listening to yourselves, or each other, or Deothur
here?" she asks.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 10:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 03:21 AM)
Loranna's face contorts into a scowl. It fades quickly but
it lasts long enough to be plainly visible.
"Are either of you two listening to yourselves, or each other, or Deothur
here?" she asks.
Deothur was no longer paying attention. He had set his face towards the city.
"Funny how gold looks just like clay when the light hits it at a low
angle," he said. "Come on."
As they descended into the valley where Zenithar's city lay, they saw what he
meant. Every building was roofed with purest gold; the streets were paved with
precious gems.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 10:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 01:21 AM)
Loranna's face contorts into a scowl. It fades quickly but
it lasts long enough to be plainly visible.
"Are either of you two listening to yourselves, or each other, or Deothur
here?" she asks.
‘Come on, yell at me here if you must, but let’s keep moving,’ cried Goranthir
from further down the road. He looked at the gold of the city with wonderment.
Posted by: Aki Today, 10:28 AM
"Hey, listen to prettyboy, he's a
saint, a dibellan one too, he knows about appearances," Reichi said.
"..And Stuff." he shrugged.
QUOTE
Deothur was no longer paying attention. He had set his face
towards the city.
"Funny how gold looks just like clay when the light hits it at a low
angle," he said. "Come on."
As they descended into the valley where Zenithar's city lay, they saw what he
meant. Every building was roofed with purest gold; the streets were paved with
precious gems.
"Woah..." Reichi muttered. "Nice place. No better way to flaunt
wealth than gold roofs and gem-streets."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 10:28 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 02:25 AM)
‘Come on, yell at me here if you must, but let’s keep moving,’
cried Goranthir from further down the road. He looked at the gold of the
city with wonderment.
"So be it," the
swirling form that once resembled Herwyn said, in a voice that would've broken
mountains on Tamriel. "You are a fool, and
hidebound, but so was I, once.
"Onward."
The form became slightly more man-like, and traveled down the bridge, toward
the gleaming city.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 10:33 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 01:28 AM)
"So be it," the swirling form
that once resembled Herwyn said, in a voice that would've broken mountains on
Tamriel. [color=gray]"You are a fool, and hidebound, but so was I, once.
[I]A fool is apparently anyone who doesn’t consider a career with the despot of
the west, murmured Goranthir under his breath, as he
continued down the path. And anyhow, how dare he yell at me, miserable
peasant.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 10:33 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 04:25 AM)
‘Come on, yell at me here if you must, but let’s keep moving,’
cried Goranthir from further down the road. He looked at the gold of the
city with wonderment.
"Yell at you ... I'd be yelling at all of us, and probably taking half of
eternity to do it," Loranna says to Goranthir as she follows.
She reaches back to take Slyvos's hand. " ... Love, Slyvos ... I love you
without the makeup too. I know you did terrible things; I did terrible things
myself. That's what brought us both together to begin with, remember? Two
people who were doing terrible things and didn't want to any more but who
didn't know how to stop."
"Well ..." She pauses and looks at the city with quiet awe. "We
know now how to stop. Even if it's hard, we know how, now. So why do you hang
on to what you already comitted yourself to giving up? And why be afraid of
yourself ..."
She sighs. "Why be afraid of myself too ..."
Posted by: Shardie Today, 10:33 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 06:46 PM)
Tamriel:
Cyndarius strode through the broken streets of the hill fort, Gruznob, Gram,
Teleran, and others by his side.
They had been greeted with cheers by the defenders, and were being taken to see
the commander of the fort.
Cyndarius presumed he had been injured, and could therefore not come out to
meet them.
The soldier guided them to the door of the fort's sturdily-built inn, entered
and announced them.
"Sir, General Cyndarius is here, Sir."
A sip of tea, and the Captian looked to the door. Beside him was the Potentate
Lord Landon, who was snuggling up to Lyssia, and two Blades, all enjoying tea.
"Please come down and enjoy some victory tea, sir!" the Captian said,
motining to an empty seat, as Cyndarius could hear lyssia say "It was so
strange! I was in Daggerfall, then Poof! I was here, and the entire conternent
was in war! We were planning for our wedding too"
"I have no idea... you must have hit your head, Lyssia, we have not seen
each other for almost a year" Landon replied
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 10:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 01:33 AM)
"Yell at you ... I'd be yelling at all of us, and probably
taking half of eternity to do it," Loranna says to Goranthir as she
follows.
‘Yes, if you were my barmaid, I’d demand faster service,’ Goranthir laughed
Trisily.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 10:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 03:33 AM)
"Yell at you ... I'd be yelling at all of us, and probably
taking half of eternity to do it," Loranna says to Goranthir as she
follows.
She reaches back to take Slyvos's hand. " ... Love, Slyvos ... I
love you without the makeup too. I know you did terrible things; I did
terrible things myself. That's what brought us both together to begin
with, remember? Two people who were doing terrible things and didn't want
to any more but who didn't know how to stop."
"Well ..." She pauses and looks at the city with quiet
awe. "We know now how to stop. Even if it's hard, we know how,
now. So why do you hang on to what you already comitted yourself to
giving up? And why be afraid of yourself ..."
She sighs. "Why be afraid of myself too ..."
"I've never understood why this is so hard," Deothur said.
"Probably why I was called the Simple. Now, keep your hands in your
pockets; these people don't like thieves."
The stalls of sellers lined the streets, close enough to reach out and touch.
Everything imaginable was for sale - and perhaps a few things the Eight hadn't
imagined.
An elderly, bent old woman called out to Loranna. She had a sign up,
advertising, Distinguishing characteristics. Rare and unusual!
"I'll give you a good price for that, missy, since you're not using
it," the old woman said, clutching Loranna's sleeve.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 10:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 01:41 AM)
I've never understood why this is so hard,"
Deothur said. "Probably why I was called the Simple. Now, keep your hands
in your pockets; these people don't like thieves.
'Can we keep anything we buy?' asked Goranthir, reaching into his purse.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 10:46 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 04:39 AM)
‘Yes, if you were my barmaid, I’d demand faster service,’
Goranthir laughed Trisily.
"At the rate you're going dear you'd not want the faster service,"
Loranna says tiredly. "Your beer would be in your lap."
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 04:41 AM)
I've never understood why this is so hard,"
Deothur said. "Probably why I was called the Simple. Now, keep your hands
in your pockets; these people don't like thieves.
The stalls of sellers lined the streets, close enough to reach out and touch.
Everything imaginable was for sale - and perhaps a few things the Eight hadn't
imagined.
An elderly, bent old woman called out to Loranna. She had a sign up,
advertising, Distinguishing characteristics. Rare and unusual!
"I'll give you a good price for that, missy, since you're not using
it," the old woman said, clutching Loranna's sleeve.
Heeding Deothur's advice, Loranna slips her hands in her pockets, not wanting
to make people think she was a thief.
When the old woman calls out to her, Loranna blinks, roused from her thoughts.
"Hello ... what?" she asks, her eyes falling on the sign. "Wait
... you don't mean my tearstreaks, do you?" she asks.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 10:46 AM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 02:33 AM)
A sip of tea, and the Captian looked to the door. Beside him was
the Potentate Lord Landon, who was snuggling up to Lyssia, and two Blades, all
enjoying tea.
"Please come down and enjoy some victory tea, sir!" the Captian said,
motining to an empty seat, as Cyndarius could hear lyssia say "It was so
strange! I was in Daggerfall, then Poof! I was here, and the entire conternent
was in war! We were planning for our wedding too"
"I have no idea... you must have hit your head, Lyssia, we have not seen
each other for almost a year" Landon replied
Cyndarius smiled politely, but Merey muttered something inaudable behind his
hand.
"Thank you, Commander," said Cyndarius. "I'm glad we happened
along. Although, I'm sure you would've been fine without us."
He bowed to the Potentate, and took a seat.
"We happen to have a number of very fine healers in service. Maybe the
young lady should be looked at, just in case," Cyndarius said, with enough
General in his voice that it didn't seem open for debate.
"Lieutenant Merey, would you be so kind as to show the Lady to the
healers?"
Merey stood and bowed politely, offering the woman his arm.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 10:49 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 03:46 AM)
'Can we keep anything we buy?' asked Goranthir, reaching into
his purse.
"You might have a time getting some of the goods here home with you,"
Deothur said, laughing. "It doesn't all travel well."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 03:46 AM)
At the rate you're going dear you'd not want the faster
service," Loranna says tiredly. "Your beer would be in your
lap.
Heeding Deothur's advice, Loranna slips her hands in her pockets, not wanting
to make people think she was a thief.
When the old woman calls out to her, Loranna blinks, roused from her
thoughts. "Hello ... what?" she asks, her eyes falling on the
sign. "Wait ... you don't mean my tearstreaks, do you?" she
asks.
"The very same, missy!" the old woman said. "And your lovely
coloration, well, not everyone has that, do they? Good price, or a trade, if
you're interested." She spread her hands, indicating the vials on the
table.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 10:53 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 02:49 AM)
"The very same, missy!" the old woman said.
"And your lovely coloration, well, not everyone has that, do they?
Good price, or a trade, if you're interested." She spread her hands,
indicating the vials on the table.
The grey cloud that once resembled Herwyn Brand swirled and turned. A man-like
face, fierce in countenance, formed inches away from the old woman.
"Loathesome wretch!" it said. A pitiful, poor old woman, eh? Your are as I am! The form you
take is yours for the choosing, yet you appear as this! Your attempt to garner pity
and thus a bargain sickens me, as does your covetousness. Keep your deals and
your wares, hag, and leave us be.
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 10:54 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 01:49 AM)
You might have a time getting some of the goods here home
with you," Deothur said, laughing. "It doesn't all travel
well.
‘Pity,’ said Goranthir, putting his hands in his pockets like the rest, and
looking at Herwyn. ‘I was going to buy you something to take back to Wayrest. I
will have to come and visit instead.’ He looked to Loranna and the old woman,
‘We should keep moving.’
Posted by: Shardie Today, 10:54 AM
Maranda glared at the man, and stood, not
taking his hand, "My hand belongs to my lord and my lord alone" she
said before following him out. A soldier placed a cup of steeming hot brew
infront of Cyndarius, as the Captian continued to sip, "As the pass is
defended, we were planning on originally heading south to the Imperial City,
but because the Azurites blocked us here, it cost us alot of skilled men
holding the pass. But I am happy to hand the remains of my legion to you, your
exelency" the Captian said to the Potentate
"I am afraid I am no commander, I must get to the safety of winterhold,
and your troops are needed in Cyrodiil more than Skyrim. Perhaps you could
attach your unit to Lord Cyndarius' force?" the Potentate replied, looking
deeply into the General's eyes
Posted by: Loranna Today, 10:57 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 04:53 AM)
The grey cloud that once resembled Herwyn Brand swirled and
turned. A man-like face, fierce in countenance, formed inches away from the old
woman.
"Loathesome wretch!" it said. A pitiful, poor old woman, eh? Your are as I am! The form you
take is yours for the choosing, yet you appear as this! Your attempt to garner
pity and thus a bargain sickens me, as does your covetousness. Keep your deals
and your wares, hag, and leave us be.
"Herwyn, enough," Loranna says. "Remember we were bidden to show
kindness to all we meet; just because we're shedding our mortal selves does not
give us the right to start acting like Incarnate Mothers on an ego trip."
She stares at Herwyn, frowning. She was beginning to wonder if her companions
would survive the next two gates in any shape to actually deal with the task at
hand. "She wants to offer me a deal, I'll listen to her offer and make up
my own mind whether to meet her price."
Posted by: Arrogant_Hero Today, 10:57 AM
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 11:02 AM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 02:54 AM)
Maranda glared at the man, and stood, not taking his hand,
"My hand belongs to my lord and my lord alone" she said before
following him out. A soldier placed a cup of steeming hot brew infront of
Cyndarius, as the Captian continued to sip, "As the pass is defended, we
were planning on originally heading south to the Imperial City, but because the
Azurites blocked us here, it cost us alot of skilled men holding the pass. But
I am happy to hand the remains of my legion to you, your exelency" the
Captian said to the Potentate
"I am afraid I am no commander, I must get to the safety of winterhold,
and your troops are needed in Cyrodiil more than Skyrim. Perhaps you could
attach your unit to Lord Cyndarius' force?" the Potentate replied, looking
deeply into the General's eyes
Tamriel:
"We are, Your Excellency, headed for the capitol with the intention of
liberating it. Any help would be appreciated." Cyndarius sipped the tea.
Compared to his mother's farm-tested brew, it tasted like water.
Outside, Merey turned to the indignant lady.
"Look, Ma'am, we know you haven't been hit in the [censored] head,"
he said, forgetting his manners. "The General was just trying to get you
away from those [censored] [censored] in there, so we could talk.
"See, we know the world's gone to [censored] in a [censored], too, Ma'am.
It's just that not every [censored] notices, you see.
"Aah, [censored]... The General can explain it a whole [censored] lot
better than I can. If I know him, he'll come out of that [censored] with his
[censored] a waggin' before too long. He likes that sort of crowd about as much
as I [censored] do.
"Let me show you to a tent, though, Ma'am. No sense standing in this
[censored] snow, in the meantime."
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 11:02 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 01:57 AM)
She stares at Herwyn, frowning. She was beginning to
wonder if her companions would survive the next two gates in any shape to
actually deal with the task at hand. "She wants to offer me a deal,
I'll listen to her offer and make up my own mind whether to meet her
price."
‘Nothing here travels well, Deothur says,’ Goranthir said quickly. ‘I hate to
agree with the Humorless One, but buyer beware.’
Posted by: Shardie Today, 11:03 AM
"umm" said Lyssia, somewhat
confused, "It seems your conversation was autocensored, could you say it a
bit clearer?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 11:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 03:57 AM)
Herwyn, enough," Loranna says. "Remember
we were bidden to show kindness to all we meet; just because we're shedding our
mortal selves does not give us the right to start acting like Incarnate Mothers
on an ego trip.
She stares at Herwyn, frowning. She was beginning to wonder if her
companions would survive the next two gates in any shape to actually deal with
the task at hand. "She wants to offer me a deal, I'll listen to her
offer and make up my own mind whether to meet her price."
"See anything you're interested in?" the old woman asked, spreading
her hands. "Scars, mannerisms, coloring... those are cheap though. Wings,
I have a halo and a radiant wind, those are perhaps a little pricey for you.
How about this face?"
She offered Loranna a crystal vial. When Loranna looked at it, she saw her face
reflected; the face of a wide-eyed, innocent, and stunningly beautiful young
woman.
"And then there's the usual currency," the woman said. "Work.
Never have to lift a finger for the rest of your life, assuming you live about
as long as an ordinary Nord."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 11:11 AM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 03:03 AM)
umm" said Lyssia, somewhat confused, "It seems
your conversation was autocensored, could you say it a bit clearer?
Cyndarius quietly slurped his tea, looking for an excuse to leave the room
suddenly.
Outside, Merey sighed. "[censored]," he said. "Forgive my
manners, Ma'am. I'll just show you to the co... to the tent, and the General
can explain.
"Real... sorry."
Posted by: Shardie Today, 11:17 AM
Lyssia smiled and entered the tent
Meanwhile back in the Inn Landon and the Commander were talking about old
stories, apparently they were from the same town. The Potentate looked once
more at Cyndarius, "Ah, acheing to go, are you?" he said quietly,
"You may go on my behalf, marshal your troops, or do whatever. I am
finding this quite boring myself," he sipped the tea, "and this tea
is too weak." he winked at Cyndarius, and turned to the Captian, "I
really must get going, so if you would exuse me, Lord Cyndarius, would you
escort me outside?"
Posted by: Arrogant_Hero Today, 11:17 AM
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 11:18 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 02:07 AM)
And then there's the usual currency," the woman
said. "Work. Never have to lift a finger for the rest of your life,
assuming you live about as long as an ordinary Nord.
'She's a noble,' Goranthir said. 'Worst work there is. Come on, let's go.'
Posted by: Loranna Today, 11:34 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 05:02 AM)
‘Nothing here travels well, Deothur says,’ Goranthir said
quickly. ‘I hate to agree with the Humorless One, but buyer beware.’
"He's probably upset at the thought of you trying to be Tris - or, worse,
actually being Tris," Loranna says, her lips curling into a quick grin.
"Goran I love Tris to death but if there were two of him in the world I
think I'd keel over dead on the spot. I know he means a lot to you but ...
well, as your friend and Tris's friend, I have to say this new look of yours
worries me."
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 05:07 AM)
See anything you're interested in?" the old
woman asked, spreading her hands. "Scars, mannerisms, coloring... those
are cheap though. Wings, I have a halo and a radiant wind, those are perhaps a
little pricey for you. How about this face?
She offered Loranna a crystal vial. When Loranna looked at it, she saw her face
reflected; the face of a wide-eyed, innocent, and stunningly beautiful
young woman.
"And then there's the usual currency," the woman said.
"Work. Never have to lift a finger for the rest of your life, assuming you
live about as long as an ordinary Nord."
Loranna stares at her reflected face for a moment and asks herself ... Is
that who I want to be? ... Yes, but ...
Loranna turns her head slightly, closing her eyes and comparing the look she
just saw with her own image of her usual look. Both were beautiful, both had
elements of what she wanted in herself She did want to embrace the innocence
and joy of a young girl; Harman's first words to her rang in her ears We
must be exactly like a child ... Deothur's simplicity was something she
hoped to aspire to; free of artiface and confusion ...
But ... the ashen-skinned girl, with the tearstreaked eyes, the Weeping
Reddemer, who suffered and turned that suffering into art, into something
beautiful that others could use and appreciate ... that was who she wanted to
be, who she thought she was meant to be. Maybe she wasn't; maybe when she
passed the last gate she'd find out she was truly someone else, and that she
was the Weeping Redeemer by virtue of circumstance only.
Work, never have to lift a finger for the rest of her life ... be free to
pursue pleasure and happiness and go on adventures all the time ...
"Who I am," Loranna says to herself, "who I really am ... will
trading in my looks change that? What, ultimately, do my looks matter, even to
a woman who wishes to follow in Beauty's slender footsteps ... this look of
mine is one I forged; perhaps it's all artiface but some aspect of the real me
must be in it, somewhere."
She chuckles a little, and smiles a sad but lovely smile, and opens her eyes to
look at the old woman. "Gentle lady, I'm flattered that you'd find my
looks so worthwhile," she says, "but I must decline your geenrous
offer. And, I must apologize for my friend's earlier vehemence; he's a good man
under it all, he's just having a little trouble remembering his manners."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 11:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 04:34 AM)
He's probably upset at the thought of you trying to be
Tris - or, worse, actually being Tris," Loranna says, her lips curling
into a quick grin. "Goran I love Tris to death but if there were two
of him in the world I think I'd keel over dead on the spot. I know he
means a lot to you but ... well, as your friend and Tris's friend, I have to
say this new look of yours worries me.
Loranna stares at her reflected face for a moment and asks herself ... Is
that who I want to be? ... Yes, but ...
Loranna turns her head slightly, closing her eyes and comparing the look she
just saw with her own image of her usual look. Both were beautiful, both
had elements of what she wanted in herself She did want to embrace the
innocence and joy of a young girl; Harman's first words to her rang in her ears
We must be exactly like a child ... Deothur's simplicity was
something she hoped to aspire to; free of artiface and confusion ...
But ... the ashen-skinned girl, with the tearstreaked eyes, the Weeping Reddemer,
who suffered and turned that suffering into art, into something beautiful that
others could use and appreciate ... that was who she wanted to be, who she
thought she was meant to be. Maybe she wasn't; maybe when she passed the
last gate she'd find out she was truly someone else, and that she was the
Weeping Redeemer by virtue of circumstance only.
Work, never have to lift a finger for the rest of her life ... be free to
pursue pleasure and happiness and go on adventures all the time ...
"Who I am," Loranna says to herself, "who I really am ... will
trading in my looks change that? What, ultimately, do my looks matter,
even to a woman who wishes to follow in Beauty's slender footsteps ... this
look of mine is one I forged; perhaps it's all artiface but some aspect of the
real me must be in it, somewhere."
She chuckles a little, and smiles a sad but lovely smile, and opens her eyes to
look at the old woman. "Gentle lady, I'm flattered that you'd find
my looks so worthwhile," she says, "but I must decline your geenrous
offer. And, I must apologize for my friend's earlier vehemence; he's a
good man under it all, he's just having a little trouble remembering his
manners."
"Suit yourself," the old lady said. "Although it's not every day
you see tearstreaks like those."
"There are some things of value to be had here," Deothur said.
"Although Zenithar's people drive a hard bargain. And what they throw
away, you wouldn't believe."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 11:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 03:34 AM)
She chuckles a little, and smiles a sad but lovely smile, and
opens her eyes to look at the old woman. "Gentle lady, I'm flattered
that you'd find my looks so worthwhile," she says, "but I must
decline your geenrous offer. And, I must apologize for my friend's
earlier vehemence; he's a good man under it all, he's just having a little
trouble remembering his manners."
Something not quite like a laugh issued from the cloud that had been Herwyn. Manners; Naught but more limits...
Posted by: S'reddit Today, 11:42 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 02:40 AM)
Something not quite like a laugh issued from the cloud that had
been Herwyn. Manners; Naught but more
limits...
'Like working for a despot,' Goranthir agreed with a Trisian wink.
'Figuratively speaking, of course, my friend.'
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 11:44 AM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 03:17 AM)
Lyssia smiled and entered the tent
Meanwhile back in the Inn Landon and the Commander were talking about old
stories, apparently they were from the same town. The Potentate looked once
more at Cyndarius, "Ah, acheing to go, are you?" he said quietly,
"You may go on my behalf, marshal your troops, or do whatever. I am
finding this quite boring myself," he sipped the tea, "and this tea
is too weak." he winked at Cyndarius, and turned to the Captian, "I
really must get going, so if you would exuse me, Lord Cyndarius, would you
escort me outside?"
"If you insist, Your Excellency," Cyndarius said with a smile. He
privately thought that he was happy that sort of man was Potentate.
"If you will excuse me, Sirs, I do have a number of things I should check
on." He bowed, and happily left the stuffy room.
Outside, Cyndarius made his polite goodbyes to the Potentate, saw him on his
way, and turned toward his tent, where he knew Merey had taken the obviously
observant young lady.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 11:48 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 05:40 AM)
Something not quite like a laugh issued from the cloud that had
been Herwyn. Manners; Naught but more
limits...
"Humility," Loranna says. "Even Vivec bent his knee to the
Emperor, and with honest devotion. Now the two of you stop acting like boys or
I'm going to snack on your egos until they fit through the next gate. Honestly,
if Tris were here right now he'd be mortified."
She laughs a little, and looks to Deothur. "Do you see something they've
discarded?" she asks.
===
And we'll find out the answer to that next time.
Lock. On.
Loranna
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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:50 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role
Playing threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of
Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary:
Loranna, and her companions, have recently experienced a shift in reality,
finding themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn.
The heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites
were fighting against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet,
with his Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a
deadly foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men
controlled.
The Eight who were to go to Allerleirauh, bearing the Mythopoeic Tome, have
been chosen and entered the spheres though Diamond was forced to turn back at
Kyne's gate. Goranthir has joined the party, however, and now the new Eight,
with a guide (Saint Deothur of Dibella), have sojurned through the realms of
Akatosh, Kyne, Dibella, Arkay, Julianos, and Mara, where Luxi has been forced
to turn back. The Seven now travel through Zenithar's realm while Tris looks
for an eighth to join them.
Meanwhile, Cyndarius, the 103rd Legion, and those who did not go with the Eight
make their way through Skyrim to the fallen Imperial City, hoping to rescue the
Emperor from the Azurites. His men have recently joined up with the 95th
Legion, and have encountered some more heroes and refugees, including Gram
Pyrel, last seen heading out to Skyrim. The legions and the heroes, flush with
a recent victory over the Azurites in Pale Pass, conintue their march, praying
for the success of the Eight.
Oh ... it's also snowing out. Cats and dogs.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:52 AM
Update
Goranthir, a Prince of Firsthold, is one of the Eight, seemingly reluctant to
show his True Self, he is appearing now as his hero, Tris.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:55 AM
ooc: The Eight - seven, since Luxi was
forced to turn back - are in the realm of Zenithar, a magnificent city where
anything can be bought for the right currency.
Tris Gaerington, having taken Luxi back to Ald Raathim, is having trouble
juggling priorities. He needs to take her someplace safe; but he also needs to
find a replacement to join the Eight on their journey.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:56 AM
Summary for Nalion:
Pale Pass
Nalion, a male Breton mage, currently travels with the 103rd and 95th Imperial
Legion towards Cyrodiil and the Imperial City. He has helped at the battle of
Pale Pass to the extent of his abilities and is now roaming the camps at the
local stronghold.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 11:57 AM
QUOTE
Outside, Cyndarius made his polite goodbyes to the Potentate,
saw him on his way, and turned toward his tent, where he knew Merey had taken
the obviously observant young lady.
Cyndarius walked into the tent to find Lyssia sitting there, still holding her
mug of tea, "Now you were to explain what was going on, your
Generalness?" she asked, sipping her tea. It was auful, she thought, tea
that was not good for any palate
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 11:57 AM
"What do you want for that?"
Goranthir asked the flower seller, pointing to the most miserable, rotten rose.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:02 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 04:57 AM)
"What do you want for that?" Goranthir asked the
flower seller, pointing to the most miserable, rotten rose.
The flower seller was a young girl. She smiled into Goranthir's face. "A
handsome young fellow like you wants a better rose than that!" she said,
laughing. "I trade in memories, sweet scents from childhood. Ephemeral,
like my flowers."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 12:03 PM
Summary: Herwyn Brand, one of the Eight, has
given up all of his being save for his personality and will. He kind of hit a
breaking point, and is now an amorphous, rather megalomaniacal spirit with very
little respect for those who haven't grasped enlightenment with as open-armed
an embrace as he has.
Oh, and he now talks in a spooky grey voice!
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 03:57 AM)
Cyndarius walked into the tent to find Lyssia sitting there,
still holding her mug of tea, "Now you were to explain what was going on,
your Generalness?" she asked, sipping her tea. It was auful, she thought,
tea that was not good for any palate
Cyndarius blushed noticably. "Call me Cyndarius, please.
"Thank you Merey," he said to the Lieutenant.
"No problem," said Merey, but he didn't make a move to leave.
"May I ask your name, Lady?" Cyndarius asked, sitting down on a
folding field chair.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 12:06 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 03:02 AM)
The flower seller was a young girl. She smiled into Goranthir's
face. "A handsome young fellow like you wants a better rose than
that!" she said, laughing. "I trade in memories, sweet scents
from childhood. Ephemeral, like my flowers."
"I like it," Goranthir smiled, knowing that the face of Tris would
warm any heart. "If you value it so low, perhaps I could have it for
free?"
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 12:09 PM
"I am the Baroness Lyssia Biennie of
Daggerfall, the heiress of my father, Baron Dunhem Biennie of Daggerfall. You
sure had this tent set up fast," she poured out the rest of the tea onto the
ground and continued, "I was in Daggerfall planning my wedding, my
Fiancee, Landon, in there, had just gone to hire us our priest... and then
suddenly, I was here, in the Pale Pass, with a race of creatures that should
not exist anymore besieging the pass... it was like the world slipped into an
alternate reality. My fiancee knows nothing of what happened... it is like this
is the normal world for him... but its not for me... tell me, do you know whats
happing?" Lyssia finished blurting everything out at once
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:09 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 05:06 AM)
I like it," Goranthir smiled, knowing that the face
of Tris would warm any heart. "If you value it so low, perhaps I could
have it for free?
"You smell like Tamriel," the girl said. "I'd let you have it
for gold; my flowerpots need mending."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 12:12 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 04:06 AM)
I like it," Goranthir smiled, knowing that the face
of Tris would warm any heart. "If you value it so low, perhaps I could
have it for free?
Be a fool, it bothers me not, said the swirling spectre of Herwyn Brand, "but do not, for the sake of our mission, dirty your hands
with the things sold here. They will burden your soul even more than it already
is, which is considerable enough to be lamentable, at present.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 12:12 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 03:09 AM)
You smell like Tamriel," the girl said.
"I'd let you have it for gold; my flowerpots need mending.
Goranthir gave her all the gold he had on him, a thousand pieces. ‘Is that
enough?’
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:13 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 05:12 AM)
Goranthir gave her all the gold he had on him, a thousand
pieces. ‘Is that enough?’
"It is if you kiss me," the young girl said, smiling and handing him
the rotten rose.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 12:18 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 03:13 AM)
"It is if you kiss me," the young girl said,
smiling and handing him the rotten rose.
Goranthir leaned in, keeping his feet on the road, and kissed the girl. He
turned to Herwyn, and handed it to him, ‘I told you I’d find something for
you.’
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 12:21 PM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 24 2005, 04:18 AM)
Goranthir leaned in, keeping his feet on the road, and kissed
the girl. He turned to Herwyn, and handed it to him, ‘I told you I’d find
something for you.’
Two baleful eyes appeared in the grey mist.
Tris Gaerington is not nearly such an [censored]. Nor is he such a
fool. Imitate him if you are too weak to do otherwise, but do not mock
him.
Having no hands, the insubstantial being did not take the rose.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:21 PM
Loranna walks down the sword-path, mulling
over whether to go kick Goranthir in the back of the head first or to cast
Absorb Willpower on Herwyn for five minutes straight first, or to leave the two
of them alone and take Slyvos aside for a talk she really felt she needed to
have, now.
And as she's walking, one voice out of the many that fill the air catches her
ear:
"Used Reputations bought and sold! Be the Grand High Phumba, the Eternal
Champion's Older Brother, or the Scourge of Tamriel, all for a bargian price!
Tired of being the World's Slowest Guild Guide, the Betrayer of Kings, or the
Prince of Failed Plots? Step right up and trade it in!"
Loranna pauses, blinking, and turns to look at this stall more closely ...
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 12:23 PM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 04:09 AM)
"I am the Baroness Lyssia Biennie of Daggerfall, the
heiress of my father, Baron Dunhem Biennie of Daggerfall. You sure had this
tent set up fast," she poured out the rest of the tea onto the ground and
continued, "I was in Daggerfall planning my wedding, my Fiancee, Landon,
in there, had just gone to hire us our priest... and then suddenly, I was here,
in the Pale Pass, with a race of creatures that should not exist anymore
besieging the pass... it was like the world slipped into an alternate reality.
My fiancee knows nothing of what happened... it is like this is the normal
world for him... but its not for me... tell me, do you know whats
happing?" Lyssia finished blurting everything out at once
Cyndarius sighed, smiled, and offered the woman something to drink other than
that awful tea.
Then he set about explaining how the world was broken, how some people were
aware and others weren't, and how some things mattered now and others didn't.
In short, he explained the unexplainable.
Somehow parts of it seemed best illustrated using farm stories.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:24 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 05:21 AM)
Loranna walks down the sword-path, mulling over whether to go
kick Goranthir in the back of the head first or to cast Absorb Willpower on
Herwyn for five minutes straight first, or to leave the two of them alone and
take Slyvos aside for a talk she really felt she needed to have, now.
And as she's walking, one voice out of the many that fill the air catches her
ear:
"Used Reputations bought and sold! Be the Grand High Phumba, the
Eternal Champion's Older Brother, or the Scourge of Tamriel, all for a bargian
price! Tired of being the World's Slowest Guild Guide, the Betrayer of
Kings, or the Prince of Failed Plots? Step right up and trade it
in!"
Loranna pauses, blinking, and turns to look at this stall more closely ...
"Fame and fortune!" the seller said, brightly, with the smile
salesmen reserve for customers who drive up to the store in an expensive
carriage and are handed out by servants. "Looking to buy or sell?"
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 12:25 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 03:21 AM)
Two baleful eyes appeared in the grey mist.
Tris Gaerington is not nearly such an [censored]. Nor is he such a
fool. Imitate him if you are too weak to do otherwise, but do not mock
him.
Having no hands, the insubstantial being did not take the rose.
Goranthir shrugged, ‘A gift is still a gift even if not accepted,’ he said,
quoting his grandmother on his father’s side, of whom he hadn’t thought in
years. He continued down the road, rose in his pocket.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:29 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 06:24 AM)
Fame and fortune!" the seller said, brightly,
with the smile salesmen reserve for customers who drive up to the store in an
expensive carriage and are handed out by servants. "Looking to buy or
sell?
"Hello," Loranna says, smiling genially. "Selling, I
think."
Her eyes wander the stall, as she asks herself if she really intends to sell off
being the Accursed Mother who destroyed half of Skyrim and most of Vvardenfell.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 12:31 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 09:23 PM)
Cyndarius sighed, smiled, and offered the woman something to
drink other than that awful tea.
Then he set about explaining how the world was broken, how some people were
aware and others weren't, and how some things mattered now and others didn't.
In short, he explained the unexplainable.
Somehow parts of it seemed best illustrated using farm stories.
"Ah, I see" Lyssia said, now knowing all that was to know, "So
the world is screwed up, and its up to those who screwed it up to fix, you
mean?"
"And why I am here is because I am a "Hero". Me, daugter of a
Merchant, hero, and my Fiancee, slayed of many Liches, is not a
"Hero"?" Lyssia seemed pleased by this fact. She smiled and took
a sip of her drink. "You have been very kind, Cyndarius, if you find the
time, why dont you attend my wedding once this mess is sorted out" She
handed him a flyer
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 12:36 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 12:23 PM)
Cyndarius sighed, smiled, and offered the woman something to
drink other than that awful tea.
Then he set about explaining how the world was broken, how some people were
aware and others weren't, and how some things mattered now and others didn't.
In short, he explained the unexplainable.
Somehow parts of it seemed best illustrated using farm stories.
The tent entrance flapped open and let in a cold gush of wind and was quickly
closed again behind a medium-sized Breton in a robe. Nalion was able to
overhear the last bit of conversation.
Gazing at the persons present, he courteously adressed the lady in front of
him.
"Good day to you, my Lady. A most unusual sight on a battlefield like
this, but not unwelcome. I hope you fared well these last days. I am called
Nalion.", the mage greeted her, then turned to Cyndarius with a wry
expression on his face. "One of your men told me to look for you,
Cyndarius, and what do I hear... farm stories? I guess there's more to it than
that, though, given the Lady's comments."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 12:39 PM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 04:31 AM)
Ah, I see" Lyssia said, now knowing all that was to
know, "So the world is screwed up, and its up to those who screwed it up
to fix, you mean?
"And why I am here is because I am a "Hero". Me, daugter of a
Merchant, hero, and my Fiancee, slayed of many Liches, is not a
"Hero"?" Lyssia seemed pleased by this fact. She smiled and took
a sip of her drink. "You have been very kind, Cyndarius, if you find the
time, why dont you attend my wedding once this mess is sorted out" She
handed him a flyer
Cyndarius looked over the flyer, honestly pleased by how out of place such an
offer was at the moment. He loved unshakable hope more than any other quality,
in a person.
"I would be honored to attend, My Lady.
"Until that time, I'll be asking you to accompany me to the South. You
see, if your beloved fiancee falls in battle here, all will be set right in the
end, but if you do, then...
"It would be safest if we... 'heroes' as you put it, stuck together. I
hope that doesn't inconvenience you too... Ah! Nalion, there you are.
"This is the Baroness Lyssia Biennie of Daggerfall. She'll be travelling
with us, from now on. Although I don't consider it a real blessing for her, she
knows what's going on."
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 12:46 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 09:39 PM)
Cyndarius looked over the flyer, honestly pleased by how out of
place such an offer was at the moment. He loved unshakable hope more than any
other quality, in a person.
"I would be honored to attend, My Lady.
"Until that time, I'll be asking you to accompany me to the South. You
see, if your beloved fiancee falls in battle here, all will be set right in the
end, but if you do, then...
"It would be safest if we... 'heroes' as you put it, stuck together. I hope
that doesn't inconvenience you too... Ah! Nalion, there you are.
"This is the Baroness Lyssia Biennie of Daggerfall. She'll be travelling
with us, from now on. Although I don't consider it a real blessing for her, she
knows what's going on."
Lyssia shot a look of pure acid at Nalion, greeting him in a cheerful tone,
"Oh, hello, young breton (looks at robes) Mage, I do not believe we have
met. would you care to join us for (what is this stuff? she quietly asked to
Cyndarius) a hot drink?" she finished not recievning a comment from
Cyndarius afterall
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:52 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 05:29 AM)
Hello," Loranna says, smiling genially.
"Selling, I think.
Her eyes wander the stall, as she asks herself if she really intends to sell
off being the Accursed Mother who destroyed half of Skyrim and most of
Vvardenfell.
The seller and Loranna, after lengthy negotiations, concluded their deal.
"Now understand," he said. "You're still who you ever were; it's
just that you won't be famous anymore. Sometimes the most unlikely people are
famous, and sometimes the movers of nations are nonentities, despite their best
efforts to garner fame. Now you know why."
He handed Loranna a potion vial.
"Be careful with it."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 12:54 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 12:39 PM)
"It would be safest if we... 'heroes' as you put it, stuck
together. I hope that doesn't inconvenience you too... Ah! Nalion, there you
are.
"This is the Baroness Lyssia Biennie of Daggerfall. She'll be travelling
with us, from now on. Although I don't consider it a real blessing for her, she
knows what's going on."
"Ah, I understand.", the Breton mage said and nodded to himself,
looking curiously at the woman in front of him.
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 12:46 PM)
Lyssia shot a look of pure acid at Nalion, greeting him in a
cheerful tone, "Oh, hello, young breton (looks at robes) Mage, I do not
believe we have met. would you care to join us for (what is this stuff? she
quietly asked to Cyndarius) a hot drink?" she finished not recievning a
comment from Cyndarius afterall
The only reaction to her acid gaze was a lifted brow and a smile that did not
quite touch the mage's eyes.
"Nice to meet you.", Nalion said with a nod and helped himself to a
cup of this 'hot drink' before sitting down. "Biennie... I've heard that
name before, but not attributed to you."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:59 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 06:52 AM)
The seller and Loranna, after lengthy negotiations, concluded
their deal.
"Now understand," he said. "You're still who you ever
were; it's just that you won't be famous anymore. Sometimes the most
unlikely people are famous, and sometimes the movers of nations are
nonentities, despite their best efforts to garner fame. Now you know why."
He handed Loranna a potion vial.
"Be careful with it."
"I understand," Loranna says, tucking the vial away carefully.
"The people who tend to find me come because of who I am anyway, not
necessarily because of my fame."
She smiles and kisses the vendor on the cheek. "Thank you," she says,
turning back to rejoin her companions.
Only time would tell if the deal she had made would work out as she thought it
would; that was the great frustration and joy of being mortal.
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 01:00 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 24 2005, 09:54 PM)
"Ah, I understand.", the Breton mage said and nodded
to himself, looking curiously at the woman in front of him.
The only reaction to her acid gaze was a lifted brow and a smile that did not
quite touch the mage's eyes.
"Nice to meet you.", Nalion said with a nod and helped himself to a
cup of this 'hot drink' before sitting down. "Biennie... I've heard that
name before, but not attributed to you."
"hmm, it would not happen to be my sister, would it? Oh how I adore her,
she single handedly rescued my fiancee and his Paladins from a swamp, or
somthing like that. Maranda her name was, a worshiper or former worshiper of
the Daedric Prince Meridia" she finished her "hot drink" and
called for another, she was no longer glancing at him with acid eyes, but
gentle ones, obviously it could be seen that she truly adored her sister,
"She is a true hero, unlike me, why am I like this, I am no hero" she
started to cry
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 01:03 PM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 05:00 AM)
"hmm, it would not happen to be my sister, would it? Oh how
I adore her, she single handedly rescued my fiancee and his Paladins from a
swamp, or somthing like that. Maranda her name was, a worshiper or former
worshiper of the Daedric Prince Meridia" she finished her "hot
drink" and called for another, she was no longer glancing at him with acid
eyes, but gentle ones, obviously it could be seen that she truly adored her
sister, "She is a true hero, unlike me, why am I like this, I am no
hero" she started to cry
Cyndarius stood and put his arms around the woman's shoulders, giving Nalion a
friendly look over the woman's sobbing head.
He had never been very good with crying women. He usually just sort of patted
them and hoped they stopped eventually.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 01:16 PM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 01:00 PM)
"hmm, it would not happen to be my sister, would it? Oh how
I adore her, she single handedly rescued my fiancee and his Paladins from a
swamp, or somthing like that. Maranda her name was, a worshiper or former
worshiper of the Daedric Prince Meridia" she finished her "hot
drink" and called for another, she was no longer glancing at him with acid
eyes, but gentle ones, obviously it could be seen that she truly adored her
sister, "She is a true hero, unlike me, why am I like this, I am no
hero" she started to cry
"Yes, Maranda. I have met her a few times. Your family is truly
remarkable, Lyssia, to bring forth two of such potential.", Nalion
commented, taking a careful sip of the content of his cup, then listened to
Lyssia's story.
As she began to cry, his expression began to soften. Nalion put down his cup
and stood as well. Since Cyndarius had taken her into his arms, he simply
offered Lyssia a warm smile.
"A true hero is not born, but made, shaped on the anvil of surrounding
events. Your ability to see and understand what happens right now is just a
beginning." Nalion was reminded of his own past and the time it took
before he realized what happened around him. "Give it time and let it
grow."
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 01:17 PM
Lyssia stood up suddenly, so fast that
Cyndarius almost fell down, her tears were gone. In reality, she looked kind of
ferocious, "No man touches me except my lord, no one but my Lord" she
said, walking out of the tent, heading back to the in. She stopped, and turned,
"Wake me when your about to leave, I am going to sleep"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 01:23 PM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 24 2005, 01:17 PM)
Lyssia stood up suddenly, so fast that Cyndarius almost fell
down, her tears were gone. In reality, she looked kind of ferocious, "No
man touches me except my lord, no one but my Lord" she said, walking out
of the tent, heading back to the in. She stopped, and turned, "Wake me
when your about to leave, I am going to sleep"
Were the cup Nalion had just put down still in his hand, the mage would have
dropped it at Lyssia's reaction. His eyebrow shot up again and he looked
stunned and surprised. He clearly had not expected this sort of reaction.
As Lyssia had left the tent, Nalion slowly regained his composure and his mouth
snapped shut.
"Lucky her that healing spells can be ranged, too...", he muttered.
Turning to Cyndarius, he said, "She's right though, it's growing dark and
it's time for sleep. There may come days where we need to be rested. I'll do likewise.
Thank you for the tea."
With a nod, the mage left the tent and headed to his own that had been prepared
for him.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:57 PM
Isidor walked around Zenithar's sphere,
examining all of the wares. He had wanted to punch Goranthir and Herwyn, but
had resisted. His personality had left him at the gate, and now he felt upset.
He didn't have the sense of humor that he had thought he had for so many years.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:49 PM
Summary:
Anya, the Bosmer Rogue left temporarily mute by her sister's shade, is
traveling with the Eight. She has become extremely emotional as she passed
through the spheres, innocent by nature now, and empathetic to others feelings.
She is now appearing younger too, as if she's aged ten years younger, even more
lithe and smaller than before.
Oh, and she doesn't get to talk in a spooky grey voice.
IC: Anya was a whirl of emotions now, no amount of rational thought
tempered them. She was scared at Herwyn. The disdain that came off him
terrified her, that one could care so litle for those not of the same mind.
Goranthir angered her. The mocking tone he carried, whether he knew it or not,
was enough to make her mad. And how he seemed to care so little for others help
now.
And the busyness of this next sphere overwhelmed her. She felt small and meek,
like a lost child, admist the haggling and bargaining. Nothing caught her fancy
yet, and she supposed she should be grateful, as she didn't know how she would
act if she didn't.
Anya huddled close to Isidor, the one rock in the sand she could see. Arms
pulled tight, she stared wide-eyed at all of the venders and merchants.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:21 PM
That night, Shaka walked into Nalion's tent.
He knew he looked more at peace than he had for a while.
"Tris came to me," said Shaka. "I know now why I didn't leave
with the Eight at first. I have to go."
Having said his goodbyes to Shai, Marein, Teleran, and the others, Shaka cast
the spell of Recall.
Shaka found himself in an empty field in Ald Raathim. In this world, Loranna
had never built an arena.
The Argonian ran at full speed to the Drunken Guar tavern, activating the
Amulet of Shadows.
Shaka walked into the taproom. Azurite locals sat laughing at tables over
tankards of ale, having cleaned up the Drunken Guar somewhat. He noticed the
mystic blades still spun at one end of the room, eternally revolving around all
axes.
The battlemage paused for a moment and tried to tamp down his fear. Unlike the
original Eight, he knew beforehand what the blades would do to mortal flesh.
You're running out of time, he thought to himself. Come on, go; women endure
the pain of childbirth without dying; they have faith. Go.
With a battle cry like tearing metal, Shaka ran into the mystic blades. The
pain was beyond his imagining . . .
The Azurites whirled in their chairs and stared at the mist of blood, scales
dropping to the oaken floor like a handful of seed.
Posted by: Asokei Yesterday, 08:12 PM
As Tris hurried back through the gates with
her in his arms, she feel uncounsious again.
Luxi...
A voice called to her from far away.
Luxi...
Who's here? Luxi shouted into the darkness.
Luxi... I need your help...
Luxi began to run through the darkness.
Where are you?
I need help, Luxi.. help me...
Luxi stopped running, trying to figure where the pleas of help came from.
Then she heard something big running behind her.
She ran. She ran as fast as she could through the darkness.
She could feel the breath of the beast chasing her on her neck, and she could
here the pleas of help ahead of her.
Luxi... I need help...
There was a growl behind her, and a light ahead of her.
She ran to the light.
Luxi....
Luxi found herself floating, watching...... herself... and her mother...
They were in the garden, planting ash yams.
Ahjaar kept calling to Luxi for her to help her plant this one ash yam, but
Luxi didn't respond.
She was watching something in the forest.
"Luxi?" Ahjaar gets up and goes to where she was standing.
"Luxi, whats wrong?"
Luxi said nothing. She only pointed into the forest.
Ahjaar looked, but she saw nothing.
"What?"
Luxi begain to walk into the forest, and Ahjaar followed.
"What is it?"
Luxi walked deeper into the forest, then they stopped
A large bird stood in their path. It hissed at them, but did not move.
Ahjaar drew her blade, but Luxi rasied her hand, stopping Ahjaar from attacking
it.
The bird walked over to Luxi, it's beak touching her nose.
Ahjaar rasied her blade...
The bird opened its beak....
Ahjaar swung the sword back, then brought it around...
A white wispy strand shot out of the birds mouth into Luxi's...
Ahjaar's blade hit the bird in the back..
Luxi fell backwards, hitting her head...
The bird squaked in pain and crumpled to the ground...
Ahjaar brought back her blade for another hit..
The bird disapeared...
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 08:13 PM
Summary: Kratos the Ordinator is standing
outside in the cold of Pale Pass contemplating what he had done to his
Ordinator brethren with his very own Gavel nontheless, the one that perhaps
some of them took their oath upon in service to Lord Vivec himself.
The ones he initiated as Ordinators to protect and serve now strewn before him
in a bloody mess.
He reached down and picked up an Indoril helm and stared at it noticing the
blue hand mark on it, "This is a dream, none of this is real, I couldn't
have, could I?" He cast the helm down and dropped to his knees muttering a
Temple blessing to counter the evil he felt on the field of battle.
Posted by: Belwar Yesterday, 08:19 PM
Rubyn shivered and pulled his cloak tighter
to his body. He was thinking back, back to when the Breton Nalion had met with
him. He would have to meet again, when the situation was more conveniant. Was
Cyndarius one of the others Nalion had spoken of that also knew of the strange
events? He hoped so. He felt lonely. He knew everybody around him, and yet, it
was as if he didn't. The strange events had made him feel detached to those he
knew best.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:19 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 12:49 PM)
IC: Anya was a whirl of emotions now, no amount of rational thought
tempered them. She was scared at Herwyn. The disdain that came off him
terrified her, that one could care so litle for those not of the same mind.
Goranthir angered her. The mocking tone he carried, whether he knew it or not,
was enough to make her mad. And how he seemed to care so little for others help
now.
And the busyness of this next sphere overwhelmed her. She felt small and meek,
like a lost child, admist the haggling and bargaining. Nothing caught her fancy
yet, and she supposed she should be grateful, as she didn't know how she would
act if she didn't.
Anya huddled close to Isidor, the one rock in the sand she could see. Arms
pulled tight, she stared wide-eyed at all of the venders and merchants.
Isidor hugged Anya and said "Yeah, it's a bit odd for me too. Hopefully
we'll get the Oblivion out of here soon."
He looked for Deothur, after thinking about his comment in Mara's sphere.
"You said that you tell secrets to those who you love. I thought
Dibellians loved everyone."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:49 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 12:19 PM)
Isidor hugged Anya and said "Yeah, it's a bit odd for me
too. Hopefully we'll get the Oblivion out of here soon."
He looked for Deothur, after thinking about his comment in Mara's sphere.
"You said that you tell secrets to those who you love. I thought
Dibellians loved everyone."
Anya simply stood there and basked in the safety. Something about Isidor said
trust and comfort. She listened to the emotions in him. He was quite possibly
the least changed of them all right now. That might mean he has never covered
himself with a facade. She felt calm determination, like tempered steel. But
underneath that was a quiet turmoil.
She was already growing shorter, where once she was nearly the some hieght, she
now stared chest level at him. Her cheeks where even rounder, and she developed
more doe-like eyes.
She stood with Isidor as he questioned Deothur. Why was I able to talk? Was
it... That must be it. She must have made it where I couldn't do it when I
focused. Everytime I wasn't trying to talk, it just came.
She cleared her mind, simply let go. She didn't focus on forming the words. She
opened her mouth... but still nothing would come. I thought I had it... Tears
brimmed in her eyes again.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:51 PM
Where is that scrap heap you were
talking of, Deothur?" Goranthir asked. "You said the people here
throw away many valuable things?
He smiled at Anya, clearly unaware that he was angering her.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:54 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 02:49 PM)
Anya simply stood there and basked in the safety. Something
about Isidor said trust and comfort. She listened to the emotions in him. He
was quite possibly the least changed of them all right now. That might mean he
has never covered himself with a facade. She felt calm determination, like
tempered steel. But underneath that was a quiet turmoil.
She was already growing shorter, where once she was nearly the some hieght, she
now stared chest level at him. Her cheeks where even rounder, and she developed
more doe-like eyes.
She stood with Isidor as he questioned Deothur. Why was I able to talk? Was
it... That must be it. She must have made it where I couldn't do it when I
focused. Everytime I wasn't trying to talk, it just came.
She cleared her mind, simply let go. She didn't focus on forming the words. She
opened her mouth... but still nothing would come. I thought I had it... Tears
brimmed in her eyes again.
Isidor had noticed the changes in all the group. Even himself, as small as
they'd been. Anya seemed younger, more childlike. He noticed the tears in her
eyes and said "What's wrong? We'll be out of her soon."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:55 PM
Shaka's Run -- Sphere of Dibella
It was good to have lips, thought Shaka. If only he had time to stay in this
paradise.
"Give me some sugar, nymph," he said, and kissed her for luck. The
battlemage was soon running for the exit of blades.
Running along a razor's edge must be faster for one instead of a group, the
evolving Shaka reflected. He dove in ---
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:58 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 12:51 PM)
Where is that scrap heap you were talking of,
Deothur?" Goranthir asked. "You said the people here throw away many
valuable things?
He smiled at Anya, clearly unaware that he was angering her.
Anya smiled timidly, but slunk behind Isidor a bit more. She felt insecure like
this, and as much as he angered her, she was intimidated by the larger man.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 12:54 PM)
Isidor had noticed the changes in all the group. Even himself,
as small as they'd been. Anya seemed younger, more childlike. He noticed the
tears in her eyes and said "What's wrong? We'll be out of her soon."
Anya shook her head, preoccupied with her thoughts. "Nothing you can do. I
need to deal with it." She had meant to think it, but it came out as
words.
Startled, she looked up at Isidor. I have to deal with it...
"That's it..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:01 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 02:58 PM)
Anya smiled timidly, but slunk behind Isidor a bit more. She
felt insecure like this, and as much as he angered her, she was intimidated by
the larger man.
Anya shook her head, preoccupied with her thoughts. "Nothing you can do. I
need to deal with it." She had meant to think it, but it came out as
words.
Startled, she looked up at Isidor. I have to deal with it...
"That's it..."
"I understand." He said, in his voice, which had been softened, as he
returned to his pure form. He hugged the little elf again and said "It'll
be alright. A few more hours, and everything will be alright."
I hope...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:06 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 01:01 PM)
"I understand." He said, in his voice, which had been
softened, as he returned to his pure form. He hugged the little elf again and
said "It'll be alright. A few more hours, and everything will be
alright."
I hope...
"No, no you don't. That's what she wanted, when she did this. I've been
running away. I don't act. I get scared and hide. She wanted me to see that.
She used my voice to show me that I thought too much on it... I need to just
act on my emotions." That's why... but that's not all you did, is it
Allania? What else have you changed? Here little rambling would have seemed
like nonsense to anyone that didn't know about fer encounter with Allania
though.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 03:06 PM)
"No, no you don't. That's what she wanted, when she did
this. I've been running away. I don't act. I get scared and hide. She wanted me
to see that. She used my voice to show me that I thought too much on it... I
need to just act on my emotions." That's why... but that's not all you
did, is it Allania? What else have you changed? Here little rambling would
have seemed like nonsense to anyone that didn't know about fer encounter with
Allania though.
"That's what I was trying to tell both of you." He said, in a
slightly exasparated voice.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:14 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 01:08 PM)
"That's what I was trying to tell both of you." He said,
in a slightly exasparated voice.
Anya just frowned, and started to cry again. Why can't I ever notice of
listen to what's right in front of me?
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:16 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 03:14 PM)
Anya just frowned, and started to cry again. Why can't I ever
notice of listen to what's right in front of me?
Isidor took the flower out of his pocket and gave it to Anya. "You'll
probably need this more than I." "So" he said, trying to lighten
the mood "Did I tell you I met someone? In the real reality that is."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:25 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 03:16 PM)
Isidor took the flower out of his pocket and gave it to Anya.
"You'll probably need this more than I." "So" he said,
trying to lighten the mood "Did I tell you I met someone? In the real
reality that is."
Goranthir smiles, and returned to the stalls. There was something he needed to
have.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:26 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 01:16 PM)
Isidor took the flower out of his pocket and gave it to Anya.
"You'll probably need this more than I." "So" he said,
trying to lighten the mood "Did I tell you I met someone? In the real
reality that is."
Anya took the flower and looked at it, even though it was wilting ever so
slightly, it was still pretty.
She put it back in Isidor's pocket. "I can't take it. Keep it, somethin
tell's me I wouldn't get much use out of it."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:27 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 03:26 PM)
Anya took the flower and looked at it, even though it was
wilting ever so slightly, it was still pretty.
She put it back in Isidor's pocket. "I can't take it. Keep it, somethin
tell's me I wouldn't get much use out of it."
He smiled and said "Ok." Even though she hadn't pursued the subject,
he brought it up again. "Her name's Kethiah. A dunmer."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:30 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 01:27 PM)
He smiled and said "Ok." Even though she hadn't
pursued the subject, he brought it up again. "Her name's Kethiah. A
dunmer."
"I know. She stabbed you, if I remember, Iz." She then grimaced, no
one knew she had watched the battle. She hoped he didn't notice that little
fact.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:32 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 03:25 PM)
Goranthir smiles, and returned to the stalls. There was
something he needed to have.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 03:30 PM)
"I know. She stabbed you, if I remember, Iz." She then
grimaced, no one knew she had watched the battle. She hoped he didn't notice
that little fact.
"Yeah. Lover's spat." He said with a grin. He noticed Goranthir
walking toward the stalls. He came alongside the Dunmer and said "So, how
are you Goran? What're you looking for?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:37 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 01:32 PM)
Yeah. Lover's spat." He said with a grin. He noticed
Goranthir walking toward the stalls. He came alongside the Dunmer and said
"So, how are you Goran? What're you looking for?
Anya giggled, and she noticed her voice had risen a little bit, even that
became more childlike. She followed Isidor to Goranthir, but remained behind
him.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:38 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 03:32 PM)
Yeah. Lover's spat." He said with a grin. He noticed
Goranthir walking toward the stalls. He came alongside the Dunmer and said
"So, how are you Goran? What're you looking for?
"Not great," Goranthir whispered, not wanting to be heard by the
group. "Have you ever met an [censored] who kept nagging you, and then you
realized that he was right?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:40 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 03:37 PM)
Anya giggled, and she noticed her voice had risen a little bit,
even that became more childlike. She followed Isidor to Goranthir, but remained
behind him.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 03:38 PM)
Not great," Goranthir whispered, not wanting to be
heard by the group. "Have you ever met an [censored] who kept nagging you,
and then you realized that he was right?
"Um, no. Who are we talking about here?"
ooc: Be back in about forty five minutes.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:43 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 01:40 PM)
Um, no. Who are we talking about here?
"Herwyn no doubt..." Anya muttered under her breath.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:44 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 03:40 PM)
Um, no. Who are we talking about here?
Goranthir sighed, "It's not important. I know what I have to do ..."
He began browsing through the wares. He knew they had to sell it somewhere, he
just didn't know where.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:50 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 03:44 PM)
Goranthir sighed, "It's not important. I know what I
have to do ..."
He began browsing through the wares. He knew they had to sell it
somewhere, he just didn't know where.
"Can I help you find what you're looking for?"
Isidor looked to Anya, and said, in a lowered voice. "Tell me the truth.
Do you love Shaka?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:59 PM
Anya looked at her feet, then into Isidor's
eyes, the answer was obvious to her, and she wouldn't dance around it any
further.
"Yes."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:06 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 04:59 PM)
Anya looked at her feet, then into Isidor's eyes, the answer was
obvious to her, and she wouldn't dance around it any further.
"Yes."
"I'm glad to hear you say that." He hugged Anya again and said
"I know he feels the same way about you. I'm also glard you're not dancing
around the point anymore. That was getting annoying." He said with a wink.
He kissed her on the cheek, and turned back to Goranthir.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:16 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 03:06 PM)
"I'm glad to hear you say that." He hugged Anya again
and said "I know he feels the same way about you. I'm also glard you're
not dancing around the point anymore. That was getting annoying." He said
with a wink. He kissed her on the cheek, and turned back to Goranthir.
Anya felt her cheeks burn bright red. She put her hand up to where Isidor
kissed her cheek, but didn't say anything.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:19 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 05:06 PM)
"I'm glad to hear you say that." He hugged Anya again
and said "I know he feels the same way about you. I'm also glard you're
not dancing around the point anymore. That was getting annoying." He said
with a wink. He kissed her on the cheek, and turned back to Goranthir.
Goranthir had disappeared around the corner into the stands.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:23 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 05:16 PM)
Anya felt her cheeks burn bright red. She put her hand up to
where Isidor kissed her cheek, but didn't say anything.
"Erm, sorry if that was out of line. Must be feeling the magick from
Dibella's sphere." He blushed slightly, and saw that Goranthir had left.
He frowned and wondered what he was up to.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:33 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 03:23 PM)
"Erm, sorry if that was out of line. Must be feeling the
magick from Dibella's sphere." He blushed slightly, and saw that Goranthir
had left. He frowned and wondered what he was up to.
"Yeah..." Her mouth locked up, again. She sat down. Her mind whirling
with emotions. It was all she could do to keep herself together right now, and
her newfound empathy compounded the problem. She sat their, with a dazed look.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 11:35 PM
Tamriel:
Kratos sat alone outside of his tent trying to start a fire to thaw his scrib
jerky and himself, he finally got a spark and lit the kindleing under the wood,
and relaxed on a rock next to the fire.
He removed his gauntlets and put his hands near the fire, "I wish I
could've gone with Loranna and the other seven but I am needed here as well, I
hope they are having luck saving the Universe." He said smiling under his
helm."
He waited for a few minutes then put his gauntlets back on and noticed someone
approaching his fire and spoke, "Who goes there?"
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:59 PM
Shaka died again and again as he worked
through the gods' spheres, stripped of his illusions. He had always had the
more-than-human agility of his race; now he was unremarkable.
Shaka's luck had always been strong, he realized for the first time in his life
-- how else had he survived the explorations of his youth, avoided the Blue
Dawn altogether, avoided the fateful Hogithums? But luck was no longer a factor
in his life, as another mask was discarded like a child's toy.
Speed, will, strength -- all changed, rendered meaningless. Even his
personality, the charm that he had been able all his life to wield, making
others see through the mask of scales -- puerile now, meaningless.
Shaka suspected only one, perhaps two, parts of him remained now. Intelligence,
if no other; though the gods knew he was no genius. Perhaps endurance.
He ran to the gate to Zenithar, and felt only gratitude.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:06 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 05:33 PM)
"Yeah..." Her mouth locked up, again. She sat down.
Her mind whirling with emotions. It was all she could do to keep herself
together right now, and her newfound empathy compounded the problem. She sat
their, with a dazed look.
He smiled slightly and with a laugh said "Didn't know I had that effect on
women."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:17 AM
There was a sound like thunder. The remaining seven turned to look back in the
direction of the gate from Mara's realm.
The sky was eclipsed by a dragon there. Green, black and red, the creature held
a globe in one claw, and in the other was a spear. The dragon raised the claw
with the globe, and disappeared.
A Redguard stood before the seven, holding a globe in one hand, with the Spear
of Bitter Mercy strapped to his back. His armor was orcish in appearance, with
the usual mixture of fine craftsmanship and massiveness. The man had scaled
green armor on part of his face, which seemed to be part of his flesh, not
metal. His eyes were still hazel.
The Redguard turned the globe over and it disappeared; the armor also vanished
for the moment. His hair was tied back and held with an Akaviri clasp, the amber
stone within it familiar. Shaka smiled warmly at the group.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 12:22 AM
It was so cold. The snow was getting deeper
by the minute, but the figure just continued north, hoping to go through the
pass and head east. He tightened his cloak and continued walking. He was used
to most types of weather, but that didn't mean he liked them all. He didn't
like this. The Imperial gazed out of his hood torward the pass. Fire. He saw a
small flicker in the steady snow and, as he got closer, he saw figures. He
reached for his weapon and silently snuck closer. Imperial Legionnaires.
"Finally, some good news" thought the figure. He walked up to the
fire and heard a soldier call out a question about who he was.
"Hail! I am not hostile. I merely wish for a rest by your fire and maybe
offer your group my help, if that is possible."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 24 2005, 06:17 PM)
There was a sound like thunder. The remaining seven turned
to look back in the direction of the gate from Mara's realm.
The sky was eclipsed by a dragon there. Green, black and red, the
creature held a globe in one claw, and in the other was a spear. The
dragon raised the claw with the globe, and disappeared.
A Redguard stood before the seven, holding a globe in one hand, with the Spear
of Bitter Mercy strapped to his back. His armor was orcish in appearance,
with the usual mixture of fine craftsmanship and massiveness. The man had
scaled green armor on part of his face, which seemed to be part of his flesh,
not metal. His eyes were still hazel.
The Redguard turned the globe over and it disappeared; the armor also
vanished for the moment. His hair was tied back and held with an Akaviri
clasp, the amber stone within it familiar. Shaka smiled warmly at the
group.
Isidor blinked, and spun around. "Shaka!" He ran to the
Arg...redguard? "Shaka? Is that you?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 03:22 PM)
It was so cold. The snow was getting deeper by the minute, but
the figure just continued north, hoping to go through the pass and head east.
He tightened his cloak and continued walking. He was used to most types of
weather, but that didn't mean he liked them all. He didn't like this. The
Imperial gazed out of his hood torward the pass. Fire. He saw a small flicker
in the steady snow and, as he got closer, he saw figures. He reached for his
weapon and silently snuck closer. Imperial Legionnaires. "Finally, some
good news" thought the figure. He walked up to the fire and heard a
soldier call out a question about who he was.
"Hail! I am not hostile. I merely wish for a rest by your fire and
maybe offer your group my help, if that is possible."
Kratos squinted to try and get a better look at the hooded figure and spoke,
"Yes you may rest here but what business do you have in this part of
Tamriel?"
He looked again and saw another figure approaching as his new guest took a seat
on a rock near his fire.
Posted by: serakit Today, 12:29 AM
"Hail, got any food for a starving
orc?" Kokotr said as he approached the two figures near the fire.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 06:24 PM)
Isidor blinked, and spun around. "Shaka!" He ran to
the Arg...redguard? "Shaka? Is that you?"
Shaka embraced Isidor. "Looks as if you've changed the least of the group,
Iz," he said. "I don't know if I really have a Redguard soul, or if
this was just the mask that most fit me."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(serakit @ Aug 24 2005, 03:29 PM)
"Hail, got any food for a starving orc?" Kokotr said
as he approached the two figures near the fire.
Kratos answered the Orc, "Yes, you are welcome to my scrib jerky and a
warm slice of bread if you are hungry, please have a seat." He gestured to
a rock next to the hooded Imperial, "My name is Kratos, I am an Ordinator
with Cyndarius' 103th Legion pleased to meet you both."
He thought to himself, I have indeed changed if only Loranna could see
me now, inviting guests to my fire, I would've rejected them if i was anything
like my old self.
Posted by: serakit Today, 12:38 AM
"Thanks you kindly." Not a second
after he began to chew on the jerky and with a full mouth repiled. "Names
Kokotr i'm here to work on as an armorer and hopefully smash some skulls."
He made a wide grin when he mentioned the smashing part. "Haven't smashed
skulls in a while."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 24 2005, 06:34 PM)
Shaka embraced Isidor. "Looks as if you've changed the
least of the group, Iz," he said. "I don't know if I really
have a Redguard soul, or if this was just the mask that most fit me."
Isidor hugged Shaka back and said "How in the Nine did you get here?"
He neglected to tell him about him kissing Anya.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 12:41 AM
"I deeply appreciate your courtesy. My
name is Thom." Thom pulled the hood back on his head just enough for the
Ordinator to see his face. Quickly, he pulled Orome out of it's scabbard and
jabbed it into the snow beside him. "I hate Azurites. I haven't fought any
since back on Vvardenfell, during the Blue Da-...". Thom frowned. Everything
was like it hadn't happened. Thom didn't understand what was going on, but he
knew it was bad. His thoughts went to the quest he had given himself. To get
back to Ald Raathim and see about his friends. "Uh, have you any news of a
town named Ald Raathim?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:43 AM
QUOTE(serakit @ Aug 24 2005, 03:38 PM)
Thanks you kindly." Not a second after he began to
chew on the jerky and with a full mouth repiled. "Names Kokotr i'm here to
work on as an armorer and hopefully smash some skulls." He made a wide
grin when he mentioned the smashing part. "Haven't smashed skulls in a
while.
Kratos saw how hungry his guest was when he gobbled one piece of jerky after
another, "Slow down there Orc or you'll choke to death!" He let out a
hardy laugh. "So are you in the 103th or the 93rd?"
He removed his Gavel from his belt and set it on the pot over his fire to warm
it up.
Posted by: serakit Today, 12:47 AM
"I'm in neither, yet in both." He
said slowing down the pace of eating. "I was sound asleep in the snow til
some redguard tripped over me and woke me up." he finished that with a
laugh. "Though i owe her one, would have frozen out here. I work for both
helping where i can with my armoring skills."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:51 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 03:41 PM)
I deeply appreciate your courtesy. My name is
Thom." Thom pulled the hood back on his head just enough for the
Ordinator to see his face. Quickly, he pulled Orome out of it's scabbard and
jabbed it into the snow beside him. "I hate Azurites. I
haven't fought any since back on Vvardenfell, during the Blue Da-...".
Thom frowned. Everything was like it hadn't happened. Thom didn't
understand what was going on, but he knew it was bad. His thoughts went
to the quest he had given himself. To get back to Ald Raathim and see
about his friends. "Uh, have you any news of a town named Ald
Raathim?
He stared at Thom curiously then spoke, "Have you not heard it has been
over run with Azurites, they control the city now." He warmed his hands by
the fire again, "You are welcome to join us, we could use a few good
swords around here."
Kratos waited a few seconds then spoke again, "We are on our way to
Cyrodiil to rescue the Emperor from those scum Azurites, if he still lives that
is and hope that..." He was about to let the information about Loranna and
the others slip to the stranger but thought better of it, "When you have
time you should see Cyndarius about joining with us, he would be more than happy
to see more soldiers come to join the Legion, just tell him Kratos sent
you."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 12:54 AM
QUOTE(serakit @ Aug 24 2005, 03:47 PM)
I'm in neither, yet in both." He said slowing down
the pace of eating. "I was sound asleep in the snow til some redguard
tripped over me and woke me up." he finished that with a laugh.
"Though i owe her one, would have frozen out here. I work for both helping
where i can with my armoring skills.
He turned his attention back to the Orc, "Sounds like you have been hard
at work there Kokotr, it is good we have seasoned armorers here or we would be
a naked force just begging for a sword through the gut." He said with much
humor.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 24 2005, 05:51 PM)
He stared at Thom curiously then spoke, "Have you not heard
it has been over run with Azurites, they control the city now." He warmed
his hands by the fire again, "You are welcome to join us, we could use a
few good swords around here."
Kratos waited a few seconds then spoke again, "We are on our way to
Cyrodiil to rescue the Emperor from those scum Azurites, if he still lives that
is and hope that..." He was about to let the information about Loranna and
the others slip to the stranger but thought better of it, "When you have
time you should see Cyndarius about joining with us, he would be more than
happy to see more soldiers come to join the Legion, just tell him Kratos sent
you."
A single tear came down Thom's cheek, but Thom quickly wiped it away. They
are NOT dead; they are fighters thought Thom. Thom then said, "Yes, I
will go see this Cyndarius after I thaw out a bit. Thank you." He stared
into the fire.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:59 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 24 2005, 06:34 PM)
Shaka embraced Isidor. "Looks as if you've changed
the least of the group, Iz," he said. "I don't know if I really
have a Redguard soul, or if this was just the mask that most fit me."
Goranthir came back around from the stalls, looking frustrated (and, of course,
looking exactly like Tris). He grinned when he saw Shaka. "Our new Eighth
has arrived! Hail Shaka!"
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:00 AM
Reichi grinned a fanged grin at Shaka.
"Didn't think you'd end up looking like that," he said. "Good to
see you nonetheless Shaka," he added.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 24 2005, 06:39 PM)
Isidor hugged Shaka back and said "How in the Nine did you
get here?" He neglected to tell him about him kissing Anya.
"He must've gone back and taken the bridge. Damn tavern must be a bloodty
wreck with all the people who ran through that damn sword gate. Arynel's bridge
isn't painless nor clean."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:00 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 03:55 PM)
A single tear came down Thom's cheek, but Thom quickly wiped it
away. They are NOT dead; they are fighters thought Thom. Thom then
said, "Yes, I will go see this Cyndarius after I thaw out a bit. Thank
you." Thom stared into the fire.
Kratos returned his gaze to the Imperial, "You do know this is not reality
it is a tie between chaos and order, the loved ones you had in Ald Raathim
could yet return."
He mentally smacked himself for letting that much information slip, he didn't
know if he could trust the Imperial yet, he could be an Azurite spy just
waiting to take knowledge of their quest back to Azura herself.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:02 AM
Deothur greeted Shaka warmly.
"Deothur the Shepherd, of the realm of Dibella. It's good you're here;
without you we don't have enough people to pass the next gate. Someone
in the company must keep some of each trait, while we remain within the spheres
at all."
Deothur looked untroubled by recent events; only in the sphere of Mara had they
seen his serenity waver.
"We should probably go, before any of you bargain away something you might
prefer to keep."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:04 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 07:02 PM)
Deothur greeted Shaka warmly.
"Deothur the Shepherd, of the realm of Dibella. It's good you're
here; without you we don't have enough people to pass the next gate. Someone
in the company must keep some of each trait, while we remain within the spheres
at all."
Deothur looked untroubled by recent events; only in the sphere of Mara
had they seen his serenity waver.
"We should probably go, before any of you bargain away something you might
prefer to keep."
"The one thing I wanted they didn't have," Goranthir nodded.
"Let's go."
He began the walk along the sword walk, hands in his pockets, still frustrated.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 01:04 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 24 2005, 06:00 PM)
Kratos returned his gaze to the Imperial, "You do know this
is not reality it is a tie between chaos and order, the loved ones you had in
Ald Raathim could yet return."
He mentally smacked himself for letting that much information slip, he didn't
know if he could trust the Imperial yet, he could be an Azurite spy just
waiting to take knowledge of their quest back to Azura herself.
Thom's head perked up when he heard this. "Do you mean that the complete
switching of history wasn't just in my head? Thats good to know." Thom saw
the worry in the Ordinator's eyes and added, "Worry not. I travelled with
Dres Loranna and the others in the past. So, where exactly are they?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 07:02 PM)
Deothur greeted Shaka warmly.
"Deothur the Shepherd, of the realm of Dibella. It's good you're
here; without you we don't have enough people to pass the next gate. Someone
in the company must keep some of each trait, while we remain within the spheres
at all."
Deothur looked untroubled by recent events; only in the sphere of Mara
had they seen his serenity waver.
"We should probably go, before any of you bargain away something you might
prefer to keep."
Loranna walks up to the party, her eyes on the now-transformed Shaka; her
eyebrows raise and a smile plays on her lips.
"Who is this?" she asks, her tone playful. "Didn't I see you
once hitting on two noblewomen having breakfast? Hello dear; welcome and thank
you for comeing."
She looks to Deothur, her smile gaining a slight hint of an inside joke.
"Good point," she comments.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:07 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 06:04 PM)
The one thing I wanted they didn't have," Goranthir
nodded. "Let's go.
He began the walk along the sword walk, hands in his pockets, still frustrated.
"What were you looking for?" Deothur asked. "It must be
something rare indeed, not to be found in the marketplace of Zenithar. Although
I hear true love cannot be bought for any price."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 07:07 PM)
What were you looking for?" Deothur asked.
"It must be something rare indeed, not to be found in the marketplace of
Zenithar. Although I hear true love cannot be bought for any price.
Goranthir blushed and whispered in Deothur's ear what he was looking for.
"One man laughed at me," he said. "He said they didn't have it,
because no one would buy it."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:11 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 05:02 PM)
Deothur greeted Shaka warmly.
"Deothur the Shepherd, of the realm of Dibella. It's good you're
here; without you we don't have enough people to pass the next gate. Someone
in the company must keep some of each trait, while we remain within the spheres
at all."
Deothur looked untroubled by recent events; only in the sphere of Mara
had they seen his serenity waver.
"We should probably go, before any of you bargain away something you might
prefer to keep."
The grey, shifting form of Herwyn Brand sighed deeply. It did not seem to pay
heed to Shaka, as he arrived.
Concerning burdens... I fully expect that at the next
gate, as I leave yet more mortal weakness behind, that my being will grow even
more unrestrained and limitless.
A grey hand formed from the chaos, holding a pure white arrow. The hand pressed
the priceless thing toward Anya.
Take this, archer. It is stubbornly
immutable, and will, no doubt, merely weigh me down as I ascend.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:12 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 04:04 PM)
Thom's head perked up when he heard this. "Do you
mean that the complete switching of history wasn't just in my head? Thats
good to know." Thom saw the worry in the Ordinator's eyes and
added, "Worry not. I travelled with Dres Loranna and the
others in the past. So, where exactly are they?"
His eyes lit up behind his helm and he spoke, "Ah I was worried that you
were an Azurite spy thank the gods!" He calmed down and continued,
"Loranna and another seven warriors from Ald Raathim are currently
traverseing the Aedra's spheres on a quest to confront and stop whoever or
whatever is causing this."
He shifted his weight on the uncomfortable rock, "If they are succesful..
no when they are succesful, all of this will go back to normal and from there
who knows maybe we might settle in Cyrodiil, maybe we will go back to Ald
Raathim, only fate can tell."
Kratos removed his helm and reached for his Gavel sitting on the pot, feeling
it was warm he put it back in his belt, "But for now let us focus on the
task ahead, we must rescue the Emperor and take back the city."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 06:10 PM)
Goranthir blushed and whispered in Deothur's ear what he was
looking for.
"One man laughed at me," he said. "He said they didn't have it,
because no one would buy it."
"It is valued very low, in the realm of Zenithar," Deothur said.
"Lower than offal. Wait at the bridge; I will see what I can find."
He disappeared behind the stalls. Presently there was a commotion; they heard a
woman's voice saying, "What are you scrounging back there?"
"Nothing of value to you," Deothur said, showing her. She let him
pass, and he returned to Goranthir, carrying something wrapped in rags. He
handed it to Goranthir. "Careful; like any medicine it can be deadly, when
used incorrectly."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:23 AM
Loranna looks to Slyvos, beckoning him
closer.
"Slyvos, I have something for you," she says, reaching into her robe
and pulling out a vial. "I thought this might be of help to you in our
upcoming struggles."
She holds the vial out to Slyvos.
Posted by: raithen Today, 01:26 AM
Summary: Raithen Arthat has been travaling
with Cyndarius and his 103rd Legion. He fought in all the usual battles, though
he rarely spoke and always kept to himself most of the time.
Raithen approached the fire, staff in hand, and saw the figures of some people
there. He recognized Kratos, and walked over saying, "hello Kratos!",
and smiled. "What's the good word? Are we planning on being attacked by
some Azurites? Or is the universe going to disenigrate today?" He
chuckled; talking of these things like they were everyday things was quite
amusing to him.
And he was in due for a good laugh.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 07:19 PM)
It is valued very low, in the realm of
Zenithar," Deothur said. "Lower than offal. Wait at the
bridge; I will see what I can find.
He disappeared behind the stalls. Presently there was a commotion; they
heard a woman's voice saying, "What are you scrounging back there?"
"Nothing of value to you," Deothur said, showing her. She let
him pass, and he returned to Goranthir, carrying something wrapped in rags. He
handed it to Goranthir. "Careful; like any medicine it can be
deadly, when used incorrectly."
"Thank you," Goranthir said, unwrapping the rags. It was a dessicated
piece of roast meat of some kind, old and leathery, like military tack.
Goranthir nibbled a bit of it. "How do I know if I'm using it
incorrectly?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:28 AM
Slyvos took it, tilting his head slightly.
It felt... stange.
'what does it do?'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 06:27 PM)
Thank you," Goranthir said, unwrapping the
rags. It was a dessicated piece of roast meat of some kind, old and
leathery, like military tack. Goranthir nibbled a bit of it. "How do
I know if I'm using it incorrectly?
Deothur rested his hand on the shoulder of the young man who looked like Tris.
When Deothur had first joined them, in the sphere of Dibella, his hand could
have crushed any of them; now it simply felt warm.
"You will know if someone kills you," he said.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 24 2005, 04:26 PM)
Summary: Raithen Arthat has been travaling with Cyndarius and
his 103rd Legion. He fought in all the usual battles, though he rarely spoke
and always kept to himself most of the time.
Raithen approached the fire, staff in hand, and saw the figures of some people
there. He recognized Kratos, and walked over saying, "hello Kratos!",
and smiled. "What's the good word? Are we planning on being attacked by
some Azurites? Or is the universe going to disenigrate today?" He
chuckled; talking of these things like they were everyday things was quite
amusing to him.
And he was in due for a good laugh.
Kratos watched Raithen approach and sit on a rock at his fire, "Come one
come all I say, the more the merrier!" He had a nice laugh over Raithen's
sense of humor, "Ah where are my manners, Raithen this is Thom an Imperial
I just met out of the blue he wasn't with us until now, and this is Kokotr an
armorer in the Legions." He gestured to the Orc munching on the scrib
jerky. "Thom, Kokotr, "This is Raithen one of my companions from Ald
Raathim maybe you reckognize him."
He offered Raithen a warm slice of bread and put his now warm helm back on to
shield his face from the cold wind.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 07:29 PM)
Deothur rested his hand on the shoulder of the young man who
looked like Tris. When Deothur had first joined them, in the sphere of Dibella,
his hand could have crushed any of them; now it simply felt warm.
"You will know if someone kills you," he said.
Goranthir laughed, looking at Deothur and the rest of the companions.
"Goranthir," said a voice from down the path. Five gray-cloaked
figures made their way towards the group. Psijics.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:36 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 24 2005, 07:28 PM)
Slyvos took it, tilting his head slightly. It felt... stange.
'what does it do?'
"It can give you back something you've lost, for a time," Loranna
says, reaching up and caressing Slyvos's cheek.
"I can see you more clearly now; you're a beautiful soul but you're your
own worst enemy, Slyvos," she says, her fingers lightly stroking the new
contours of his face. "You're an innocent soul who wants so little,
really, but when it's taken from you ... you recover so slowly."
"This," she says, lightly tapping the vial, "can help you
overcome your suffering for a time, to finally be able to use your full strength
without problem. It only lasts a while, but it should be enough to help you be
at your best for the battles ahead."
She smiles.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:37 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 05:33 PM)
Goranthir laughed, looking at Deothur and the rest of the
companions.
"Goranthir," said a voice from down the path. Five gray-cloaked
figures made their way towards the group. Psijics.
Herwyn turned some part of himself toward the approaching Psijics.
Mortals?
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 01:37 AM
"It is good to meet you" said Thom
as he rose to shake hands. Thom looked over at Kratos and said, "Another
person from Ald Raathim here? Who else is here?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:37 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 06:33 PM)
Goranthir laughed, looking at Deothur and the rest of the
companions.
"Goranthir," said a voice from down the path. Five gray-cloaked
figures made their way towards the group. Psijics.
Deothur turned to the approaching Psijiics and bowed.
"You are not native to the sphere of Zenithar," he said. "Is
there some way we may help you?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 07:37 PM)
Deothur turned to the approaching Psijiics and bowed.
"You are not native to the sphere of Zenithar," he said. "Is
there some way we may help you?"
"We are not native to anywhere," said the lead Psijic under a hood.
The voice was neither male nor female.
Goranthir took another hard bite of the dried meat, and looked at the Psijics.
He handed them his ebony daikatana.
“You gave me this, and said that someday I would be worthy of it,” Goranthir
said.
The lead Psijic spoke again. “And are you?”
Goranthir went to one knee, and the Psijic held the sword aloft.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 04:37 PM)
It is good to meet you" said Thom as he rose to shake
hands. Thom looked over at Kratos and said, "Another person from Ald
Raathim here? Who else is here?
Kratos turned back to face the Imperial, "Oh you would be surprised, most
of us have come from Ald Raathim."
He continued, "If you're looking for someone you might find them here if
anywhere, unless they are one of the Eight in which case you'll have to wait
for their return." Kratos said with hope in his voice.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 07:39 PM)
"We are not native to anywhere," said the lead Psijic
under a hood. The voice was neither male nor female.
Goranthir took another hard bite of the dried meat, and looked at the
Psijics. He handed them his ebony daikatana.
“You gave me this, and said that someday I would be worthy of it,” Goranthir
said.
The lead Psijic spoke again. “And are you?”
Goranthir went to one knee, and the Psijic held the sword aloft.
Loranna turns from speaking with Slyvos, raising her eyebrows curiously at the
approaching Psijics.
Seeing Goranthir hand over Kynerine and kneel, Loranna's eyes widen; she looks
to Deothur.
Posted by: serakit Today, 01:44 AM
Kokotr then realized another near the camp
fire. He gave a nod of the head seeing as his mouth was a bit full. He quickly
gulped it down. "I wonder how many more shall warm theirselves by this
fire. Nice to meet new peolpe i suppose." He smiled warmly then finished
off the last food he could eat.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 07:42 PM)
Loranna turns from speaking with Slyvos, raising her eyebrows
curiously at the approaching Psijics.
Seeing Goranthir hand over Kynerine and kneel, Loranna's eyes widen; she looks
to Deothur.
The Psijics together chanted a holy benediction, ancient when beast folk alone
inhabited the mainland of Tamriel. It was beautiful and sad.
“You accept these responsibilities, and will heed our council?” the lead Psijic
asked.
“I will, I swear,” Goranthir said.
The Psijic placed the sword on Goranthir’s head, and a crown appeared. As
Goranthir rose, he didn’t look like Tris anymore, but himself, only older. His
hair was long. His face handsome, but marked by lines of worry. The Psijic gave
Goranthir back his daikatana, and the five of them bowed to him.
“Your Majesty, King Goranthir,” they said as one and vanished.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 05:45 PM)
The Psijics together chanted a holy benediction, ancient when
beast folk alone inhabited the mainland of Tamriel. It was beautiful and
sad.
“You accept these responsibilities, and will heed our council?” the lead Psijic
asked.
“I will, I swear,” Goranthir said.
The Psijic placed the sword on Goranthir’s head, and a crown appeared. As
Goranthir rose, he didn’t look like Tris anymore, but himself, only
older. His hair was long. His face handsome, but marked by lines of
worry. The Psijic gave Goranthir back his daikatana, and the five of them
bowed to him.
“Your Majesty, King Goranthir,” they said as one and vanished.
A rather disturbing number of eyes formed in the mass of Herwyn Brand, all of
them staring at the new Goranthir.
MUCH better.
Posted by: Aki Today, 01:51 AM
Reichi blinked, and raised a thick white
eyebrow. "Woah.."he mumbled. "Yeah, that is better..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 07:45 PM)
The Psijics together chanted a holy benediction, ancient when
beast folk alone inhabited the mainland of Tamriel. It was beautiful and
sad.
“You accept these responsibilities, and will heed our council?” the lead Psijic
asked.
“I will, I swear,” Goranthir said.
The Psijic placed the sword on Goranthir’s head, and a crown appeared. As
Goranthir rose, he didn’t look like Tris anymore, but himself, only
older. His hair was long. His face handsome, but marked by lines of
worry. The Psijic gave Goranthir back his daikatana, and the five of them
bowed to him.
“Your Majesty, King Goranthir,” they said as one and vanished.
Loranna notes Herwyn's look and wonders about him very briefly, but only in the
back of her mind. She bows to Goranthir.
"Your Majesty," she says, rising and smiling. "Our friend, Goranthir;
dear you look incredible."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 01:55 AM
Thom stood and yanked Orome out of the snow.
As he sheathed it, he said, "What is the next move?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:57 AM
Slyvos smiles, not bowing but an obvious, and
poorly hidden look of respect was evident.
'king indeed...'
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 07:54 PM)
Loranna notes Herwyn's look and wonders about him very briefly,
but only in the back of her mind. She bows to Goranthir.
"Your Majesty," she says, rising and smiling. "Our friend,
Goranthir; dear you look incredible."
Goranthir nodded to all, a smile on his face which was warm but a little
melancholy. He was taller now, and more muscular. His simple cloak and clothes
were ornamented with the ancient symbols of the Altmer.
"Thank you for your patience," he said, in a voice that was his own,
only deeper, in timber and wisdom. "We should continue on."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 06:57 PM)
Goranthir nodded to all, a smile on his face which was warm but
a little melancholy. He was taller now, and more muscular. His
simple cloak and clothes were ornamented with the ancient symbols of the
Altmer.
"Thank you for your patience," he said, in a voice that was his own,
only deeper, in timber and wisdom. "We should continue on."
"You're far from the most awkward adolescent I've taken on this
journey," Deothur said, smiling widely. He inclined his head in the
direction of the Psijiics. "Good journey, travelers. Shall we go?"
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:01 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 04:55 PM)
Thom stood and yanked Orome out of the snow. As he sheathed
it, he said, "What is the next move?"
Kratos looked over his party by the fire and spoke, "For now you will get
some sleep, you're all welcome to my tent it is very spacious, Cyndarius
doesn't let his troops go without shelter."
He warmed his hands on the fire, "Don't worry I will wake you when it is
time to march into Cyrodiil." He sat up at the fire all night and waited
for morning.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 07:57 PM)
Goranthir nodded to all, a smile on his face which was warm but
a little melancholy. He was taller now, and more muscular. His
simple cloak and clothes were ornamented with the ancient symbols of the
Altmer.
"Thank you for your patience," he said, in a voice that was his own,
only deeper, in timber and wisdom. "We should continue on."
"I had the feeling all along you were destined for something higher,"
nodded Shaka.
Shaka turned and saw Anya fully for the first time in this sphere. "My
lady," he whispered, and reached out to her. "Put on the mask a
moment longer. You are no child, and I'm not your father."
Anya seemed to grow taller again, less childlike, though still with the
enormous eyes of the Fey. Moth-like wings appeared from her back.
Dragon's wings had faded into view, on Shaka's back. The wings of the two
embraced each other as the two kissed deeply. "I love you, Anya."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:11 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 24 2005, 06:05 PM)
"I had the feeling all along you were destined for
something higher," nodded Shaka.
Shaka turned and saw Anya fully for the first time in this sphere.
"My lady," he whispered, and reached out to her. "Put on
the mask a moment longer. You are no child, and I'm not your
father."
Anya seemed to grow taller again, less childlike, though still with the
enormous eyes of the Fey. Moth-like wings appeared from her back.
Dragon's wings had faded into view, on Shaka's back. The wings of the two
embraced each other as the two kissed deeply. "I love you,
Anya."
Anya stood, soaking up the embrace for as long as possible. "I love you
too..."
She felt safe. Warm. Relaxed. She could let herself drop years of defenses
around him. For the first time in a long, long while, she felt at peace. This was
the right think to do. She opened her heart, and pulled Shaka as close as
possible, holding the kiss for as long as she could. "Why did I ever push
you away..."
Unfortunately, they had a mission to do, and she couldn't stay there forever.
She let him go, but kept a hold of his hand. "You look cute." She
smiled coyly.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:18 AM
You should kiss," Deothur said to
Anya and Shaka. "While you can.
The Eight went on to the bladed gate. The hooded figure was waiting, as before.
"They are expecting you," the figure said, to Deothur. "Mara has
appealed to Stendarr for justice; they will detain you, or even slay you, if
they can. Go as far as you can undetected; when you are spotted, run. Let the
one among you who still has mortal speed pass this gate first.
"Once inside, you will become like one being, in many bodies, sharing the
eight traits which remain. As long as any of you live, you all live. If one of
you reaches the far gate, you will all reach it."
He gestured towards the gate.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 24 2005, 08:11 PM)
Unfortunately, they had a mission to do, and she couldn't stay
there forever. She let him go, but kept a hold of his hand. "You look cute."
She smiled coyly.
"I wouldn't have used that word for myself, beloved, but thanks, I think.
Not as cute as you right now. I hope I can be with the blonde spitfire someday
again . . ."
Shaka looked at Loranna, who no longer looked quite as Nordic. "I knew
you'd be beautiful in any sphere, Lor. Gods, it's good to see everyone."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 08:18 PM)
You should kiss," Deothur said to Anya and
Shaka. "While you can.
The Eight went on to the bladed gate. The hooded figure was waiting, as before.
"They are expecting you," the figure said, to Deothur.
"Mara has appealed to Stendarr for justice; they will detain you, or
even slay you, if they can. Go as far as you can undetected; when you are
spotted, run. Let the one among you who still has mortal speed pass this gate
first.
"Once inside, you will become like one being, in many bodies, sharing the
eight traits which remain. As long as any of you live, you all live. If one of
you reaches the far gate, you will all reach it."
He gestured towards the gate.
Goranthir nodded, and looked to the group. "I relinquished my speed. Only
my agility and luck remain."
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 06:18 PM)
You should kiss," Deothur said to Anya and
Shaka. "While you can.
The Eight went on to the bladed gate. The hooded figure was waiting, as before.
"They are expecting you," the figure said, to Deothur.
"Mara has appealed to Stendarr for justice; they will detain you, or
even slay you, if they can. Go as far as you can undetected; when you are
spotted, run. Let the one among you who still has mortal speed pass this gate
first.
"Once inside, you will become like one being, in many bodies, sharing the
eight traits which remain. As long as any of you live, you all live. If one of
you reaches the far gate, you will all reach it."
He gestured towards the gate.
'Then in you go, Reichi, Bearer of Speed! I yearn to pass
the next gate. Do not make me wait any longer!
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:22 AM
Summary
Falco Redflash, male argonian rogue is currently looting the corpses of
Azurites, having slain quite a few in the previous battle.
Hulayn, male argonian rogue is also looting corpses, completely unaware of
Falco being no more than 100 feet away.
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:23 AM
Reichi nodded and stepped forward, into the
blade. It cut through him, taking his strength, and leaving him with only his
speed.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 08:18 PM)
You should kiss," Deothur said to Anya and
Shaka. "While you can.
The Eight went on to the bladed gate. The hooded figure was waiting, as before.
"They are expecting you," the figure said, to Deothur.
"Mara has appealed to Stendarr for justice; they will detain you, or
even slay you, if they can. Go as far as you can undetected; when you are
spotted, run. Let the one among you who still has mortal speed pass this gate
first.
"Once inside, you will become like one being, in many bodies, sharing the
eight traits which remain. As long as any of you live, you all live. If one of you
reaches the far gate, you will all reach it."
He gestured towards the gate.
Loranna frowns. "I see," she says, looking to her friends. "Then
let us go, my dears; one more gate after this, and our destiny awaits."
She steps through the gate.
The sword sweeps down, and next to go is ...
How odd, this time was. For the past year or so, she hadn't defined her
intelligence by her mental successes, but rather her failures. Could one lose
dumbness, instead of intelligence?
The foolishness of a girl who thought her father would come back even after
months had passed. The essential silliness of a barmaid's life, full of boys and
games and backstabbing to make a noble wonder where peasants learned such
skills, but not her - no, she was always too naive to really catch on, or
perhaps willfully ignorant, which was foolishness as well. The single stupidest
thing any person has ever done - say to the sundered Azura Yes; let me be
your vessel, my dear Lady of Dusk and Dawn.
What else could top that? No one stupidity, rather the culmination of constant
short-sightedness, of not thinking things through, of assuming no one would
react badly when children laughed and praised Azura's name, throwing snowballs
and chanting about sweetrolls ...
All this, Loranna gave up, feeling grateful to realize that it wasn't the real
her ...
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:27 AM
Tamriel, Cyndarius' 103th and 95th Legions
at Pale Pass:
Kratos hurried to rouse the troops in his tent and pack it away in one of the
wagons as the rest of the Legion packed camp and readied to march out of Pale
Pass and into Cyrodiil.
The trumpets blew and Kratos took point at the front line of the march with
Cyndarius on his steed leading them. They were marching toward the capitol city
of Cyrodiil. They made their way through the pass and into the northern border
between Skyrim and Cyrodiil.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:31 AM
Goranthir leapt into the blades, and felt
the age of his new body. His new, older body heavier, more stiff, more awkward,
as his agility slips away, all his much trained fighting skills forgotten.
Only his luck remained.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:31 AM
Shaka didn't bother to put on his armor
before passing through the blades. He came out on the other side knowing that
his endurance was gone.
Yet Shaka was not without endurance. He had always had his share and more,
enough to walk from one end of Vvardenfell to the other, enough even to bear
the recent numbing cold.
Endurance was merely another veil that hid him from his true self. Shaka took
off the old veil, not caring if it were packed away for later, or discarded.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:31 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 24 2005, 06:23 PM)
Reichi nodded and stepped forward, into the blade. It cut
through him, taking his strength, and leaving him with only his speed.
One more step! I wonder, shall I be god,
or devil, in the end?
With a rush, the grey thing shot through the gate. The sword fell, cleaving
from Herwyn Brand his very personality; the thing that defined his every action
and opinion. Every illusion about himself stripped away, Herwyn stepped onto
the bridge beyond the gate.
He was Herwyn Brand. All five-foot-eleven, black haired, pleasantly built bit
of him, and all he wore as clothing was a slight silvery glow.
He wasn't naked in that embarrasing, carnal, sometimes amusing way that mortal
men are, but in a pure, new, innocent way.
Regardless, Herwyn Brand was, at the very core of his being, a very private
man. Trying in vain to be modest, he stood on the bridge awkwardly, his eyes
wet with emotion.
Looking at his companions he said, simply, in a terribly ordinary voice,
"I am very sorry to you all. I know better now."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:33 AM
Anya lept through, felt the swords bite deeply
into her, and cried in pain. As the left, they took part of her with it. She
felt sluggish, yet moved with unatural quickness. It was nearly a paradox of
losing her speed, and feeling slower than a mudcrab, but yet moving as a quick
as an experienced marathon runner. I wonder if this is how Tris feels?
She stood up, her mind suddenly flooded with others. It took her a moment to
realize she felt whole again. Not the whole she made for herself, or even the
true whole she had become stripped of her facades, but made of of bits an
pieces of her companions. With it came their emotions full forced, and it
caused ehr to grab her head and shake in in an attempt to empty it.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:37 AM
Slyvos walked through the gate, and felt the
now familiar blades... he was still not used to them. He felt his strength of
will... purify, he could no longer see the line where he started and his other
half began, but it was still there in a sense... just less defined.
'and so... it's almost done.'
Posted by: Shardie Today, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 25 2005, 11:27 AM)
Tamriel, Cyndarius' 103th and 95th Legions at Pale Pass:
Kratos hurried to rouse the troops in his tent and pack it away in one of the
wagons as the rest of the Legion packed camp and readied to march out of Pale
Pass and into Cyrodiil.
The trumpets blew and Kratos took point at the front line of the march with
Cyndarius on his steed leading them. They were marching toward the capitol city
of Cyrodiil. They made their way through the pass and into the northern border
between Skyrim and Cyrodiil.
Lyssia and Lord Landon followed the legion, Landon happy to offer any support
he could, and Lyssia was just along for the ride. The Seven Paladins armed with
thier glaves accompanied the two. And so, to Cyrodiil they rode, acting as
rearguard to the legion.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 08:31 PM)
One more step! I wonder, shall I be god,
or devil, in the end?
With a rush, the grey thing shot through the gate. The sword fell, cleaving
from Herwyn Brand his very personality; the thing that defined his every action
and opinion. Every illusion about himself stripped away, Herwyn stepped onto
the bridge beyond the gate.
He was Herwyn Brand. All five-foot-eleven, black haired, pleasantly built bit
of him, and all he wore as clothing was a slight silvery glow.
He wasn't naked in that embarrasing, carnal, sometimes amusing way that mortal
men are, but in a pure, new, innocent way.
Regardless, Herwyn Brand was, at the very core of his being, a very private
man. Trying in vain to be modest, he stood on the bridge awkwardly, his eyes
wet with emotion.
Looking at his companions he said, simply, in a terribly ordinary voice,
"I am very sorry to you all. I know better now."
Loranna smiles at Herwyn. "It's all right," she says in a voice that
seems to caress the ears.
She, too, was without rainment, the all-important book and snake stone tied to
her waist on a belt. She was beautiful, very vibrantly so, and her eyes told
that she knew how she looked and had no compunctions about the others seeing
either.
"Let's move; our stealth is our savior," she says quietly.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 02:40 AM
Thom kept pace with Kratos, staying slightly
behind him. This is easy travel thought Thom, who was used to sneaking
everwhere he went. "Well, were not very inconspicuous, are we? Well, I
guess we make up in numbers what we don't have in stealth."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:42 AM
There was but a twinkle in Goranthir's eyes.
Yes, he was now a king. But he was also a 16-year-old boy, and this was a lot
of naked flesh. But it was only a twinkle, not a blush, which would have been
his normal reaction.
Then he turned to look at the sphere, to see how to progress through it the
most stealthily.
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 08:39 PM)
Loranna smiles at Herwyn. "It's all right," she
says in a voice that seems to caress the ears.
She, too, was without rainment, the all-important book and snake stone tied to
her waist on a belt. She was beautiful, very vibrantly so, and her eyes
told that she knew how she looked and had no compunctions about the others
seeing either.
"Let's move; our stealth is our savior," she says quietly.
Reichi nodded and began to move as quickly as possible without making much
noise.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 07:39 PM)
Loranna smiles at Herwyn. "It's all right," she
says in a voice that seems to caress the ears.
She, too, was without rainment, the all-important book and snake stone tied to
her waist on a belt. She was beautiful, very vibrantly so, and her eyes
told that she knew how she looked and had no compunctions about the others
seeing either.
"Let's move; our stealth is our savior," she says quietly.
"Much improved," Deothur said, in a soft voice. "Let's try to
speak and move quietly; although we can't be very stealthy, on a straight
track."
The land that lay before them was parklike, peaceful. There were huge dark
trees, tall and majestic as the trees of Tamriel itself, the "beautiful
forest." There was a lake, still and shining like glass. Beyond the lake
were people walking, men and mer, women and children. Everything seemed peaceful.
"Watch the sky," Deothur said, gesturing.
Far, far above, were the tiny v-shaped squiggles of something winged.
"They see very well. We haven't much time."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 08:43 PM)
Much improved," Deothur said, in a soft voice.
"Let's try to speak and move quietly; although we can't be very
stealthy, on a straight track.
The land that lay before them was parklike, peaceful. There were huge dark
trees, tall and majestic as the trees of Tamriel itself, the "beautiful
forest." There was a lake, still and shining like glass. Beyond the
lake were people walking, men and mer, women and children. Everything seemed
peaceful.
"Watch the sky," Deothur said, gesturing.
Far, far above, were the tiny v-shaped squiggles of something winged.
"They see very well. We haven't much time."
Loranna smiles again, and whispers to Slyvos "I'll lend us speed; you make
us invisible."
She casts a Fortify Speed and Agility spell, trusting to her fiance's magic to
shield them from sight.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 08:43 PM)
They see very well. We haven't much time.
As they moved quickly, quietly forward, Goranthir whispered to Deothur,
"Do all the creatures here answer to Stendarr? I could provide a
distraction perhaps, but it would have the precise opposite effect if I merely
drew their attention to us ..."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 05:40 PM)
Thom kept pace with Kratos, staying slightly behind him. This
is easy travel thought Thom, who was used to sneaking everwhere he went.
"Well, were not very inconspicuous, are we? Well, I guess we make up in
numbers what we don't have in stealth."
Kratos kept his gaze forward showing he was a seasoned soldier, "Oh you
would be surprised of how many stealthy warriors we have here, although we are
big in numbers Cyndarius is no fool, there are teams of scouts ahead of us and
they know how to keep us informed and keep our presence unknown if it comes to
it."
He reached down to make sure his Gavel was still in his belt and then
continued, "Right now we must focus on our task and we must also protect
the Paladins that have accompanied us from Pale Pass." He still kept his
gaze forward and concentrated on the rhythem of the march.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 24 2005, 07:50 PM)
As they moved quickly, quietly forward, Goranthir whispered to
Deothur, "Do all the creatures here answer to Stendarr? I could
provide a distraction perhaps, but it would have the precise opposite effect if
I merely drew their attention to us ..."
"The birds are birds; the riders are not," Deothur said quietly,
moving swiftly beside them. "Once they have spotted us, you may try to
distract them. I have done this run before; the best way is to let someone
sprint for the gate while the rest of us act as chaff. It doesn't matter if we
all go down, as long as one is left standing."
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 02:53 AM
"Well, it is well that he is leading us
now then. I think I will go ahead and help the scouts. I shall be back
soon." With that, Thom pulled his cloak tighter around him and hurried off
in front of the troops. Soon, he was out of sight.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 08:52 PM)
The birds are birds; the riders are not,"
Deothur said quietly, moving swiftly beside them. "Once they have spotted
us, you may try to distract them. I have done this run before; the best
way is to let someone sprint for the gate while the rest of us act as chaff. It
doesn't matter if we all go down, as long as one is left standing.
Goranthir nodded, and invisibly began to call to the birds, seeking their
friendship and their assistance, when the time was right. It was the same with
all animals. He could not simply order them to do something they didn't want to
do. But he had learned how to speak sweetly, and appeal to them.
Posted by: Shardie Today, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 25 2005, 11:50 AM)
He reached down to make sure his Gavel was still in his belt and
then continued, "Right now we must focus on our task and we must also
protect the Paladins that have accompanied us from Pale Pass." He still
kept his gaze forward and concentrated on the rhythem of the march.
Issac heard this and spat in disgust... they did not need protection from a
bunch of Riff Raff legions, he thought to himself, before heading back to
Landon to inform him of this slur, beying for the blood of this disrespectful
officer
"No, we shall not fight among ourselves, Issac. We each have our mission
to do, and our mission is for the Greater Good of the Empire. The Imperial City
will be liberated, and that is that" he said.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:58 AM
Slyvos nods, looking at Reichi.
'then the silence of my magic is upon you...'
He casts a silence spell with a duration that should last as long as we would
need it to on Reichi.
'and the shadows looming around my soul upon all.'
He casts invisibility, one by one of the others, and then one on himself.
'now be quiet... til we must do otherwise...'
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 05:53 PM)
"Well, it is well that he is leading us now then. I think I
will go ahead and help the scouts. I shall be back soon." With that, Thom
pulled his cloak tighter around him and hurried off in front of the troops.
Soon, he was out of sight.
Kratos watched the Imperial leave in front of him and looked for Cyndarius'
reaction as he broke ranks and headed out into the open snow.
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:04 AM
Reichi nodded. He took this as his que. He
was the one who still had speed left, and therefore, the best to run for the
gate. He immediatly began running for the gate. He no longer needed to be
cautious to not to make noise. The silence spell did that well enough. His
armored feet made no noise as he ran.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:12 AM
High above, the birds wheeled, came
together, and then plummeted towards the group on the ground.
The attack came suddenly, sickeningly, and from an unexpected direction. A
giant tentacle - no, it was a root, one of the roots of the towering, majestic
trees - shot up from the earth beneath the bridge, impaling Goranthir.
The root was as big around as a man's body, and long enough to tower over them,
flailing like a whip. The force of the eruption flung those nearest to
Goranthir - Isidor and Shaka - to the ground.
"Leave them!" Deothur shouted. "Protect Reichi!"
From in front of them, two massive, winged lions galloped straight for Reichi.
He was invisible, and soundless, but they could smell him.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:13 AM
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 07:12 PM)
High above, the birds wheeled, came together, and then plummeted
towards the group on the ground.
The attack came suddenly, sickeningly, and from an unexpected direction. A
giant tentacle - no, it was a root, one of the roots of the towering, majestic
trees - shot up from the earth beneath the bridge, impaling Goranthir.
The root was as big around as a man's body, and long enough to tower over them,
flailing like a whip. The force of the eruption flung those nearest to
Goranthir - Isidor and Shaka - to the ground.
"Leave them!" Deothur shouted. "Protect Reichi!"
From in front of them, two massive, winged lions galloped straight for Reichi.
He was invisible, and soundless, but they could smell him.
Herwyn raised his right hand and the head of one of the lions erupted in fire.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 09:12 PM)
High above, the birds wheeled, came together, and then plummeted
towards the group on the ground.
The attack came suddenly, sickeningly, and from an unexpected direction. A
giant tentacle - no, it was a root, one of the roots of the towering, majestic
trees - shot up from the earth beneath the bridge, impaling Goranthir.
The root was as big around as a man's body, and long enough to tower over them,
flailing like a whip. The force of the eruption flung those nearest to
Goranthir - Isidor and Shaka - to the ground.
"Leave them!" Deothur shouted. "Protect Reichi!"
From in front of them, two massive, winged lions galloped straight for Reichi.
He was invisible, and soundless, but they could smell him.
With his last breath, he called upon the birds he had befriended to try to
distract the winged lions ... then his face went gray and slack ...
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 09:12 PM)
High above, the birds wheeled, came together, and then plummeted
towards the group on the ground.
The attack came suddenly, sickeningly, and from an unexpected direction. A
giant tentacle - no, it was a root, one of the roots of the towering, majestic
trees - shot up from the earth beneath the bridge, impaling Goranthir.
The root was as big around as a man's body, and long enough to tower over them,
flailing like a whip. The force of the eruption flung those nearest to
Goranthir - Isidor and Shaka - to the ground.
"Leave them!" Deothur shouted. "Protect Reichi!"
From in front of them, two massive, winged lions galloped straight for Reichi.
He was invisible, and soundless, but they could smell him.
Loranna raises her left hand and chants softly to the second lion, the one
Herwyn didn't target, and the beast can feel magic soothing and calming its
mind even as its strength is absorbed from its muscles.
It wasn't as direct as Herwyn's spell, but it would leave the lion as weak and
innofensive as a kitten, hopefully.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 08:18 PM)
Loranna raises her left hand and chants softly to the second
lion, the one Herwyn didn't target, and the beast can feel magic soothing and
calming its mind even as its strength is absorbed from its muscles.
It wasn't as direct as Herwyn's spell, but it would leave the lion as weak and
innofensive as a kitten, hopefully.
One of the birds swooped and batted its wings in the face of the lion. On its
back, a rider - no distinguishing features were visible beneath the suit of
silver armor - cursed, waved his spear, and tried to regain control of his
mount. The other lion pawed at its head; the brunt of Herwyn's spell was
reflected back at the party.
Reichi sprinted past the lions. Ahead were men on horses, however. Or were they
horses? No - they had antlers, and clawed feet. They weren't any earthly animal
at all.
Another root erupted from the ground, striking Slyvos, crushing him, and
flinging him to the side. Isidor and Shaka struggled to regain their footing
from the first attack. The first root slapped the ground, and Reichi felt the
ground shake beneath his feet.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 03:29 AM
Slyvos was having his own trouble getting up
about now, his body acheing...
'keep going damnit...'
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 07:24 PM)
One of the birds swooped and batted its wings in the face of the
lion. On its back, a rider - no distinguishing features were visible beneath
the suit of silver armor - cursed, waved his spear, and tried to regain control
of his mount. The other lion pawed at its head; the brunt of Herwyn's
spell was reflected back at the party.
Reichi sprinted past the lions. Ahead were men on horses, however. Or were they
horses? No - they had antlers, and clawed feet. They weren't any earthly
animal at all.
Another root erupted from the ground, striking Slyvos, crushing him, and
flinging him to the side. Isidor and Shaka struggled to regain their footing
from the first attack. The first root slapped the ground, and Reichi felt the
ground shake beneath his feet.
Herwyn winced as his own magical fire washed over him, still singing his flesh,
regardless how spiritual its nature.
He frowned, extended his hand, and summoned a reddish-black sword. Spells were
obviously a bad idea, so he'd try a more straightforward tactic.
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:31 AM
Reichi barely managed to stay on his feet as
the ground shook, and it slowed him, and he cursed seeing the riders and their
mounts. But he pressed on. Hoping someone would distract the riders, or take
them out.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:35 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 09:30 PM)
Herwyn winced as his own magical fire washed over him, still
singing his flesh, regardless how spiritual its nature.
He frowned, extended his hand, and summoned a reddish-black sword. Spells were
obviously a bad idea, so he'd try a more straightforward tactic.
Goranthir was down; Slyvos was down. Herwyn's spell had bounced back - her own,
who could tell right now, with fire searing her face? What mattered was that
Reichi needed help - and she and the others needed help to help him.
She casts a healing spell on her still-standing companions, followed
immediately by a Fortify Strength and Endurance spell. She prays it will be
enough.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:42 AM
The first root withdrew beneath the ground,
with a earthshaking rumble. For a moment there was peace. Then the second root
struck Isidor, who had just begun to move forward again after regaining his
feet.
One of the bird riders raised his hands and let loose his own gout of magical
flames... at Herwyn Brand and Loranna. The other rider recovered control of his
mount, and swept down on the two with his spear. The lions also had recovered,
and charged the two of them.
Ahead of them, the mounted men swept the air around them with long lances,
trying to find Reichi. With a terrible crack, one of the lances connected with
Reichi's shoulder. The armor kept anything from breaking, but he felt as if
he'd been strung with a sledgehammer, and for a moment he was knocked off his
feet.
Deothur had kept up with Reichi. Now he swung his staff at the legs of the
oncoming steed. It went to its knees, and the rider somersaulted over its head.
"YOU again?" one of the riders shouted at Deothur, who did not take
time to reply.
"Keep running, Reichi!" Deothur shouted.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 07:42 PM)
One of the bird riders raised his hands and let loose
his own gout of magical flames... at Herwyn Brand and Loranna. The other rider
recovered control of his mount, and swept down on the two with his spear. The
lions also had recovered, and charged the two of them.
Herwyn uncontrollably curled into a ball as the flames washed over him, searing
his silvery flesh from his bones. Slipping from the bridge, he rolled over, his
sword flying from his grasp.
He groped for it, dragging himself upright, just as the lion reached him.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:49 AM
A few hours went by and still the snow did
not stop, they continued their march through trees and over hills, still they
were not close to the city of Cyrodiil they had only put in twenty four miles
from Pale Pass.
The snow was halting their progress they needed something to melt or clear the
snow out of their way, they had to speed up their pace if they were to make it
to the forest and camp for the night.The
scouts should be on their way back by now.
Kratos thought to himself.
Posted by: Aki Today, 03:49 AM
"Oof!," Reichi said out as he
knocked off his feet. He quickly got to his feet, his shoulder aching. He knew
without looking that it was only a bruise at most however. If it hadn't been
for the Dragon given armor his arm would probablly have been broken. He poured
all his speed into the run.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:53 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 24 2005, 08:49 PM)
A few hours went by and still the snow did not stop, they
continued their march through trees and over hills, still they were not close
to the city of Cyrodiil they had only put in twenty four miles from Pale Pass.
The snow was halting their progress they needed something to melt or clear the snow
out of their way, they had to speed up their pace if they were to make it to
the forest and camp for the night.The
scouts should be on their way back by now.
Kratos thought to himself.
Even as Kratos thought that, Thom had approached from the east. Though he wore
a dark green cloak, Thom knew plenty of tricks to hide himself in snow, and
used them to get back into the ranks just about where he left. Thom said,
"I have met up with another scout. Neither he nor I have seen anything to
worry us. I checked alittle more east, and didn't encounter anything."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 09:42 PM)
The first root withdrew beneath the ground, with a earthshaking
rumble. For a moment there was peace. Then the second root struck Isidor, who
had just begun to move forward again after regaining his feet.
One of the bird riders raised his hands and let loose his own gout of magical
flames... at Herwyn Brand and Loranna. The other rider recovered control of his
mount, and swept down on the two with his spear. The lions also had recovered,
and charged the two of them.
Ahead of them, the mounted men swept the air around them with long lances,
trying to find Reichi. With a terrible crack, one of the lances connected with
Reichi's shoulder. The armor kept anything from breaking, but he felt as if
he'd been strung with a sledgehammer, and for a moment he was knocked off his
feet.
Deothur had kept up with Reichi. Now he swung his staff at the legs of the
oncoming steed. It went to its knees, and the rider somersaulted over its head.
"YOU again?" one of the riders shouted at Deothur, who did not
take time to reply.
"Keep running, Reichi!" Deothur shouted.
Loranna had stuck her hand into her belt, and grabbed the snake stone as the
bird rider unleashed his spell; this time, she was protected, and the bird
rider got a taste of his own medicine.
It was too late for Herwyn though, she realizes with dull shock. The lion ...
Deothur was helping Reichi; that left the lions and the bird rider by her ...
There's only one thing to do, now, she thinks to herself, chanting the words to
a spell she had prepared for desperate times ...
Her limbs grow strong, her body toughens, backed by regeneration magic. Her
skill at fighting is blessed ad her feet become fleet.
With a resounding cry, Loranna begins engaging the lions and the rider, intent
on stopping them for as long as her body is still intact.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 06:53 PM)
Even as Kratos thought that, Thom had approached from the east.
Though he wore a dark green cloak, Thom knew plenty of tricks to hide himself
in snow, and used them to get back into the ranks just about where he left.
Thom said, "I have met up with another scout. Neither he nor I have seen
anything to worry us. I checked alittle more east, and didn't encounter
anything."
Kratos didn't look in his direction he knew he was there, "Good job Thom
but we are headed south, it was good you informed me, Cyndarius looks as if he
could tan a few hides right now with what little progress we are making, I will
let him know Thom."
He kept his eyes forward and marched in pace with the rest, "Thom if you
will could you find me a couple of mages and bring them up here for me, I think
i have an idea to clear a path through the snow."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:03 AM
The lion's jaws clamped down on Herwyn's
head; there was a brief struggle, and then it was over.
The bird rider's spear went through Loranna's chest, a moment before the two
bird riders were engulfed in their own reflected flames. The other lion leaped
at her, bearing her to the ground.
The second tentacle slapped, futilely, in the direction of Reichi, who had run
far enough to be out of reach.
The first tentacle erupted from beneath the ground again - straight through
Loranna.
The other person still on her feet was Anya, running alongside Deothur and
Reichi. She found herself pinned between two riders, fighting for her life.
Deothur left her there, running ahead.
Reichi saw that the bridge entered a cave now. Inside it was dark, and full of
rustling noises.
"This is the worst part," Deothur yelled. "Let me go first. Then
you go while they tear me to bits."
He raced ahead into the cave. There were rustles, and tears, and then the
mindless screaming of a man in pain.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 04:03 AM
"No problem...And I meant I looked in
the Southeast direction, not east." Thom smiled and dropped back into the
ranks of soldiers. It took not more than 15 minutes for Thom to find four mages
and to bring them back up to Kratos.
"I found four mages for you."
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:08 AM
Reichi grimaced and rushed headlong after
Deothur into the cave. Hoping that on the gate was close. For some reason, this
run seemed longer than any of the others. Maybe it was because Stendarr was
putting up better resistance to the party.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:09 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 10:03 PM)
"No problem...And I meant I looked in the Southeast
direction, not east." Thom smiled and dropped back into the ranks of
soldiers. It took not more than 15 minutes for Thom to find four mages and to
bring them back up to Kratos.
"I found four mages for you."
Gram ambles up behind Thom and his mages, his bushy eyebrows raised.
"What do we have here?" he asks.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 04:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 07:09 PM)
Gram ambles up behind Thom and his mages, his bushy eyebrows
raised.
"What do we have here?" he asks.
On The March
This time Kratos averted his gaze from his front and looked over the Nord
feeling the importance his spirit gave off, "You there are you familiar to
me, I feel as if I know you from somewhere." He looked over the magic
capable Legionaires and then back at the Nord.
Posted by: Belwar Today, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 24 2005, 07:03 PM)
"No problem...And I meant I looked in the Southeast
direction, not east." Thom smiled and dropped back into the ranks of
soldiers. It took not more than 15 minutes for Thom to find four mages and to
bring them back up to Kratos.
"I found four mages for you."
"Thank you, Thom, and greetings to you, Ordinator Kratos. My name is Dane
Rubyn, and I will be honered, as will my 3 magically inclined companions here,
to clear the snow away for the army." Rubyn gave a polite bow, and thought
about the task at hand. His mother had been half Breton and half Nordic, and
his father was pure Imperial. Some thought it was an odd mix, but he enjoyed
it. The Breton in his blood allowed him to take using magic in combat to better
lenghts than most in the Imperial Army. Rubyn had made sure to take that
advantage, and had trained for long days in honing his destructive talents.
Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 04:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 09:09 PM)
Gram ambles up behind Thom and his mages, his bushy eyebrows
raised.
"What do we have here?" he asks.
Thom turns and looks deeply at Gram. "Hello, my name is Thom...You look
familiar in a way...Have we ever met?"
Thom looked at the mages and said, "I think Kratos has a plan for the
snow."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:18 AM
Anya was running full bore now. The lions on
either side, plus their mounts, and seperated her from Reichi. Tears streamed
down her face from the fear, but she kept going.
She grabbed her spear, and with her remaing agility, lept onto the back of the
lion mount. She raised her spear to jam it on the rider's head. Bringing it
down, she saw him whip an arm up, grabb the spear, and in one hard throw,
tossed her to the ground.
She layed their with the wind knocked out of her, gasping out
"Shaka!"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 24 2005, 10:15 PM)
On The March
This time Kratos averted his gaze from his front and looked over the Nord
feeling the importance his spirit gave off, "You there are you familiar to
me, I feel as if I know you from somewhere." He looked over the magic
capable Legionaires and then back at the Nord.
"Depends on which taverns you frequent, my Dunmer friend," Gram says
with a merry twinkle in his eye. "Can't say I've met too many Dark Elves
in fancy armor like yours, though. But I'll grant you, this company is blessed
by Kyne and the Nine, and so we are all brothers in arms on some level."
He holds out his hand. "Gram Pyrel, called Gram the Wild and Gram Twilight
Slayer; when the Dawn first arose I fought the Khajiit blue-eyes down south,
and now I'm back to finish the job. Seems someone hid a bnuch of Azurites under
a rock somewhere for a snowy day." He chuckles.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:25 AM
Falco approached Gram with a large sack of
loot. "Hey Gram! Mind carrying this stuff for me? Thanks." Without
waiting for an answer, he tossed it to Gram. He then looked to Kratos,
"Hey there Kratos. Didn't know you were here. Listen, I know that we got
off to a rough start, but I'd like to make amends...." He extended his
hand in friendship to the Dunmer.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:25 AM
Shaka, however, had fallen long ago.
One of the riders plunged his spear into Anya's chest, and it was over.
Reichi never did see what was in the cave; Even holding the Dagger of Senses,
the darkness was impenetrable. Only the feel of the blade beneath his feet kept
him heading in the right direction. He could hear Deothur's screams for a few
moments longer, and then they stopped, to be replaced by a wet snuffling and a
horrible tearing sound; then the sound of galloping paws.
Something hit him, hard, in the back. Again the golden armor saved him.
Ahead was the gate, and the gatekeeper, placid as ever.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 04:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 07:20 PM)
Depends on which taverns you frequent, my Dunmer
friend," Gram says with a merry twinkle in his eye. "Can't say
I've met too many Dark Elves in fancy armor like yours, though. But I'll
grant you, this company is blessed by Kyne and the Nine, and so we are all
brothers in arms on some level.
He holds out his hand. "Gram Pyrel, called Gram the Wild and Gram
Twilight Slayer; when the Dawn first arose I fought the Khajiit blue-eyes down
south, and now I'm back to finish the job. Seems someone hid a bnuch of
Azurites under a rock somewhere for a snowy day." He chuckles.
Kratos admired the Nord and shook his hand, "I am Kratos Ordinator, well
whats left of one anyway." He looked at the group and spoke, "Listen
up men Cyndarius is your commander and I probably should not be making orders
for him but this time it is needed, we need to clear a path through the snow
for the rest of the Legion so we can pick up the pace."
He continued, "Alright each of you I trust have the ability to cast a
strong fire spell, this snow needs to go men, we need to space out 50 yards
apart and 30 yards in front of Cyndarius there on his mount, if you would be so
kind to help I think the General would be rather grateful."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 24 2005, 10:27 PM)
Kratos admired the Nord and shook his hand, "I am Kratos
Ordinator, well whats left of one anyway." He looked at the group and
spoke, "Listen up men Cyndarius is your commander and I probably should
not be making orders for him but this time it is needed, we need to clear a
path through the snow for the rest of the Legion so we can pick up the
pace."
He continued, "Alright each of you I trust have the ability to cast a
strong fire spell, this snow needs to go men, we need to space out 50 yards
apart and 30 yards in front of Cyndarius there on his mount, if you would be so
kind to help I think the General would be rather grateful."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 24 2005, 10:25 PM)
Falco approached Gram with a large sack of loot. "Hey Gram!
Mind carrying this stuff for me? Thanks." Without waiting for an answer,
he tossed it to Gram. He then looked to Kratos, "Hey there Kratos. Didn't
know you were here. Listen, I know that we got off to a rough start, but I'd
like to make amends...." He extended his hand in friendship to the Dunmer.
Gram was about to reply when he had a bag of loot shoved into his hands.
Watching Falco talk to Kratos, he shrugs, and looks at the bemused Legionares.
With a grin, Gram opens the sack and pokes through, pulling out a flask, which
he promptly opens and takes a swig from. He snorts like a bull and rumbles
"Ahh, Grotnor's Best! My gut hasn't rotted like this in ages!" He
grins broadly and picks up a shovel.
"Well lads, let's build up our sword arms a little with some shoveling; we
wouldn't want to only half-decapitate some poor Azurite," he jokes, before
attacking the snow. With the expert work of the troops, the snow has no chance
to withstand the assault.
Posted by: Aki Today, 04:32 AM
Reichi nearly stumbled from the blow, but
kept going. Reichi dived into the gate, ignoring the keeper. He would never
have thought to be so glad to have a sword cut through him, he reflected as the
sword passed through him. His Speed, which had just barely saved his and
everyone else's [censored], was stripped away.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 04:33 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 24 2005, 07:25 PM)
Falco approached Gram with a large sack of loot. "Hey Gram!
Mind carrying this stuff for me? Thanks." Without waiting for an answer,
he tossed it to Gram. He then looked to Kratos, "Hey there Kratos. Didn't
know you were here. Listen, I know that we got off to a rough start, but I'd
like to make amends...." He extended his hand in friendship to the Dunmer.
Kratos watched in disgust at Falco's treating of the important Nord but kept
his cool, "Yes Falco we sure did." He shook his hand and nodded to
the men to start up ahead, "Do you know a strong fire spell there
Falco?"
Posted by: Belwar Today, 04:33 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 24 2005, 07:27 PM)
Kratos admired the Nord and shook his hand, "I am Kratos Ordinator,
well whats left of one anyway." He looked at the group and spoke,
"Listen up men Cyndarius is your commander and I probably should not be
making orders for him but this time it is needed, we need to clear a path
through the snow for the rest of the Legion so we can pick up the pace."
He continued, "Alright each of you I trust have the ability to cast a
strong fire spell, this snow needs to go men, we need to space out 50 yards
apart and 30 yards in front of Cyndarius there on his mount, if you would be so
kind to help I think the General would be rather grateful."
Rubyn nodded his agreement, and moved to his group.
"Alright men, this is how we are going to do it. We all have large area
damaging fire spells that can be cast from a range. I think one of us casting
at a time will be best, as we do not want to wear ourselves out. Let's get to
work!"
So they started casting flames to melt away the snow one by one. The snow
vanished, but Rubyn started to wonder if the mud would be as much of a problem
as the snow.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 24 2005, 06:33 PM)
Kratos watched in disgust at Falco's treating of the important
Nord but kept his cool, "Yes Falco we sure did." He shook his hand
and nodded to the men to start up ahead, "Do you know a strong fire spell
there Falco?"
"Afraid not Kratos, but I do know this, nords like Gram here can shovel
their [censored] off. So get to work my fine nordic friend."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 04:40 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 24 2005, 07:39 PM)
Afraid not Kratos, but I do know this, nords like Gram
here can shovel their [censored] off. So get to work my fine nordic
friend.
This time Kratos laughed at Falcos treatment of Gram for he knew he would pay
for it later.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:41 AM
As Reichi passed the gate, the others felt
themselves yanked through it, the last of their mortal lineaments stripped
away.
The gatekeeper spoke.
You have walked the Dragon's spine, passed the house of the widow; passed
through paradise and walked through the body of the virgin who was violated;
escaped snakes and scholars, merchants and men of law. And now you are here, at
the last gate.
Kick aside the ladder by which you climbed now, deny the Eight Lies and climb
still higher, through me to the summit, which belongs to no one yet.
What you knew as laws - mating and bearing and birth and death - wind and
weather, courage and faltering - logic, the attempt to codify the ineffable -
toil and commerce - mercy and justice - even time itself - these are only local
laws; leave their realm.
Here no one was ever born, nor died; no winds stir, and courage is without
meaning, for all challenges have been surpassed; the ineffable shines forth in
all its glory; toil and money alike serve no purpose, for all is plenty; and
mercy and justice are not needed, for here there is no sin, and none to sin
against. Go now beyond time, beyond bodies, beyond the world.
Welcome to the antechamber of the soul. Here rest, and prepare yourselves to
enter the ninth sphere, the plain of the eternal conflict.
The Eight, and Deothur, were standing in a very large cave. Around them, in the
dim light, countless others also stood, talking, dancing, arguing.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 24 2005, 10:39 PM)
Afraid not Kratos, but I do know this, nords like Gram
here can shovel their [censored] off. So get to work my fine nordic
friend.
A shovelful of snow flies at Falco.
"As you say, good Redflash!" Gram rumbles. "Mind you don't
accidentally become a snowman though!"
The legion soldiers laugh, as Gram goes into a tale about how his father fought
the Flame Monarch that was magicked into the sword on his back.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 04:54 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 08:41 PM)
The Eight, and Deothur, were standing in a very large cave.
Around them, in the dim light, countless others also stood, talking, dancing,
arguing.
For a moment, Herwyn thought about saying a small prayer of thanks. Then he
wondered which one of the beings that they'd just left behind he would say it to.
Instead he smiled, patted nearby Goranthir on the shoulder, and took in the
sights of the cave.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:55 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 06:43 PM)
A shovelful of snow flies at Falco.
"As you say, good Redflash!" Gram rumbles. "Mind you don't
accidentally become a snowman though!"
The legion soldiers laugh, as Gram goes into a tale about how his father fought
the Flame Monarch that was magicked into the sword on his back.
"You call that a tale? I can beat that...." Falco proceeded to launch
into a self-serving and exaggerated tale of how he had swam to akavir, become
their emperor and then swum back. When the snow hit him he merely shriugged it
off as an inconvenience.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 04:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 07:43 PM)
A shovelful of snow flies at Falco.
"As you say, good Redflash!" Gram rumbles. "Mind you don't
accidentally become a snowman though!"
The legion soldiers laugh, as Gram goes into a tale about how his father fought
the Flame Monarch that was magicked into the sword on his back.
Clearing the Snow
Kratos saw the snow coming but said nothing to Falco as he watched him fall to
the ground covered in snow, "Thanks anyway Falco, now i'm off to clear a
path."
He sprinted 30 yards in front of Cyndarius and 50 yards apart from the others
and began casting long ranged yet low magicka diminishing fire spells melting
the snow in front of the Legions.
Kratos smiled as he heard the troops pick up their pace and shouted,
"Alright men lets go pick it up before they catch us!" He began a jog
and then a run while casting fire spells to melt the snow.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:59 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 10:41 PM)
As Reichi passed the gate, the others felt themselves yanked
through it, the last of their mortal lineaments stripped away.
The gatekeeper spoke.
You have walked the Dragon's spine, passed the house of the widow;
passed through paradise and walked through the body of the virgin who was
violated; escaped snakes and scholars, merchants and men of law. And now
you are here, at the last gate.
Kick aside the ladder by which you climbed now, deny the Eight Lies and climb
still higher, through me to the summit, which belongs to no one yet.
What you knew as laws - mating and bearing and birth and death - wind and
weather, courage and faltering - logic, the attempt to codify the ineffable -
toil and commerce - mercy and justice - even time itself - these are only local
laws; leave their realm.
Here no one was ever born, nor died; no winds stir, and courage is
without meaning, for all challenges have been surpassed; the ineffable
shines forth in all its glory; toil and money alike serve no
purpose, for all is plenty; and mercy and justice are not needed, for
here there is no sin, and none to sin against. Go now beyond time, beyond
bodies, beyond the world.
Welcome to the antechamber of the soul. Here rest, and prepare yourselves
to enter the ninth sphere, the plain of the eternal conflict.
The Eight, and Deothur, were standing in a very large cave. Around them, in the
dim light, countless others also stood, talking, dancing, arguing.
A blond woman, decked only in jewelry, brushes her hair with a brush of silver
and ice; her skin is healthy and pink and her eyes are as blue and as deep as
the oceans and below her eyes, faint tearstreaks can still be seen. By her side
is the book that the party had labored so hard to transport, and next to it lay
clothes seemingly woven from ice and silver, with traces of gold.
Still seated, she parts her hair, revealing a face that is recognizably
Loranna, though no longer Nordic, specifically. She blinks, her brush still in
her hair, and she looks to Deothur with a somewhat shocked expression.
And she says to Deothur "I've ... I've done this before?" confusion
passing over her face.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 05:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 08:59 PM)
A blond woman, decked only in jewelry, brushes her hair with a
brush of silver and ice; her skin is healthy and pink and her eyes are as blue
and as deep as the oceans and below her eyes, faint tearstreaks can still be
seen. By her side is the book that the party had labored so hard to
transport, and next to it lay clothes seemingly woven from ice and silver, with
traces of gold.
Still seated, she parts her hair, revealing a face that is recognizably
Loranna, though no longer Nordic, specifically. She blinks, her brush
still in her hair, and she looks to Deothur with a somewhat shocked expression.
And she says to Deothur "I've ... I've done this before?" confusion
passing over her face.
Herwyn looks at Loranna, then at the clothes lying beside her, then back at
her.
"Dear Loranna," he said, "your supposed to wear the
dress. I'm sure it would compliment you perfectly," he added with a playful
tone to his voice, "since I know you've been thinking of nothing but what
color it would be for the last four gates, now."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 05:10 AM
A being both humble and horrible stood
there, cackling with power and yet simultaneously maintaining a meek and mild
tone. one side of his body was that of a kitsune like being, a pure being. The
other side was a demonic, dark-hided being with a malefic green eye, taloned
hands, and oddly formed feet. A perfect balance of opposites.
one side of his face was set in a small smile, and, the other in a devious
smirk. If you knew what to look for... you would see it was slyvos.
"So this is what I am... and yet somehow I always knew."
His voice was both soft and horrid.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:18 AM
Anya stood there. A lithe girl, barely 15
years of age. She wore a plain, light tan gown that dropped to her knees and
hugged her body tight, except where it flared out slight at the skirt. She
stood behind Shaka, staring wide-eyed and open-mouthed at everyone. A curious
look on her face.
She wore her emotions on her sleeve now. Almost overreacting to everything.
Recoiling at horror, unintentionally, at Slyvos. Staring in awe at Goranthir.
Looking with jealousy at Loranna. Immense love and passion for Shaka. It
overwhelmed her.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:24 AM
Isidor stood, holding only his axe. He was
bare, and looked younger, more immature. His hair was a flaxen, golden bland,
not dulled by Skyrim, or Dagon Fel. He was well built, and looked strong, but
portrayed a sort of weakness. He looked attractive, and seemed to be taller
then before. The Trueflower was stuck behind his ear, and his armor had
vanished.
He looked around at the room. He saw Loranna, who looked more beautiful then ever.
He looked at Slyvos, who frightened him for a moment. He looked at Anya, who
looked a frightened child, not the same rogue she had always seemed to be.
He looked around again, a smile on his face.
Posted by: Aki Today, 05:37 AM
Dude...woah..." Reichi said, the
others. "Thats....wait...what about..." he trailed off, and glanced
at himself. The Armor the dragons had given him remained, as did his Dagger Of
Senses, and his ring. But that wasn't his concern. Reichi looked as he did on
any night when he was bereft his ring. A marvelous white werewolf, and the
Dragon armor was molded to suit its form. "...Well, it seems my
Lycanthropy is more than skin-deep....
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Today, 05:43 AM
The March To Cyrodiil
They had made good progress after Kratos came up with his snow melting idea but
still not enough to make up for what they lost.
He had heard it from Cyndarius himself, they would be marching through the
night. Kratos sucked up the pain and continued marching like a veteran of his stature
would. He thought to himself, this will be good for the greenhorns and the
recruits, He shouted Cyndarius' order to the rest of the troops and heard
it echo to the back, "Marching through the night!"
He only wished that his Ordinators were there to show the Legionnaires up in
how well they marched and followed kratos' orders, they didn't even have to be
told to march through the night they just did it anyway even if Kratos would
allow them to make camp. he wished in vain.
He knew very well that what was left of his order was either with the Azurites
or not tied to reality if otherwise. He thought much about his service to the
Temple and his protection of Vivec City while they marched on their way to the
capitol.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:51 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 09:59 PM)
A blond woman, decked only in jewelry, brushes her hair with a
brush of silver and ice; her skin is healthy and pink and her eyes are as blue
and as deep as the oceans and below her eyes, faint tearstreaks can still be
seen. By her side is the book that the party had labored so hard to
transport, and next to it lay clothes seemingly woven from ice and silver, with
traces of gold.
Still seated, she parts her hair, revealing a face that is recognizably
Loranna, though no longer Nordic, specifically. She blinks, her brush
still in her hair, and she looks to Deothur with a somewhat shocked expression.
And she says to Deothur "I've ... I've done this before?" confusion
passing over her face.
Deothur smiled at the people around him.
"Something like, Loranna," he said. "You're in the Outer Realms
now; you were here before you were ever born on Tamriel."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:02 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 24 2005, 11:51 PM)
Deothur smiled at the people around him.
"Something like, Loranna," he said. "You're in the Outer
Realms now; you were here before you were ever born on Tamriel."
"Tamriel ..." Loranna looks at Deothur and says "I think I
understand, now."
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 24 2005, 11:05 PM)
Herwyn looks at Loranna, then at the clothes lying beside her,
then back at her.
"Dear Loranna," he said, "your supposed to wear the
dress. I'm sure it would compliment you perfectly," he added with a
playful tone to his voice, "since I know you've been thinking of nothing
but what color it would be for the last four gates, now."
"Hah, dear," Loranna says to Herwyn, rising and reaching for the
clothes. "Earlier than that; I've been mulling over this since Allie sent
her letters. I like to plan ahead."
She pulls her hair back into a loose ponytail and begins dressing. A short
dress, reaching to her thighs, woven from ice and silver, with gold trim. Over
that, a jacket that fully covered her arms, coming together at her neck and
leaving the dress's silver designs visible. Knee high sandals to protect her
feet, and glittering gloves to protect her hands.
Undreneath the outfit, there had been a simple silver crown and staff; she
places the crown on her head and hefts the staff, getting a feel for its weight
and balance. A blue and gold cape finishes her ensemble, and she turns to look
at her companions.
" ... I ... I remember," she says. "This isn't the first time
I've lived; this isn't the first time I've been ... me ..."
She takes a deep breath. "I've been - rather daring, in other lives. I'm
much like I've been before, differing mostly in circumstance, and degree."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 06:10 AM
Slyvos looked down at himself, pleased...
'yes, back to how I was all those eons ago... and yet the simplicity of
mortality is so... pale, innocent compared to such perfection... '
Slyvos turned to Loranna, struck with a sight that lightened his heart... and
made it skip a beat.
'you... yes I see it. Our souls have met before, but never in such purity...
and never have I seen a sight such as this.'
Posted by: syronj Today, 06:17 AM
Shaka looked at his hand for a moment, the
hand of a Redguard, darker now, obsidian yet still warm. He gazed at the one
who had worn the mask of a Bosmer with love, then sat for a moment in a
meditative posture.
Shaka was illustrated in crimson. Tattoos covered his back, arms, chest, and formed
mystic symbols, shifting gently from one to another.
His right hand touched the ground, and his left hand formed a different mudra.
All illusions, all vanity, every fear and hope had been stripped away. Shaka
was a Thought now, but also Compassion.
Posted by: Rhedd Today, 06:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 24 2005, 10:02 PM)
Hah, dear," Loranna says to Herwyn, rising and
reaching for the clothes. "Earlier than that; I've been mulling over
this since Allie sent her letters. I like to plan ahead.
Herwyn simply smiled.
His own grey robes were hardly as flashy.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 06:29 AM
One mask is gone, but these are still
masks," Deothur said. He had not changed a hair. "There are masks
within masks within masks... I don't know how deep it goes. If we could truly
see ourselves, the eternal beings we are, making eternal choices so potent that
the fate of Tamriel seems like a candleflame, I think we would all
tremble.
He looked around at the others.
"This is the fun part, I think."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:30 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 25 2005, 12:10 AM)
Slyvos looked down at himself, pleased...
'yes, back to how I was all those eons ago... and yet the simplicity of
mortality is so... pale, innocent compared to such perfection... '
Slyvos turned to Loranna, struck with a sight that lightened his heart... and
made it skip a beat.
'you... yes I see it. Our souls have met before, but never in such purity...
and never have I seen a sight such as this.'
"When our souls lokoed upon one another before, there was a lurker in the
wings coloring the scene," Loranna says, walking to Slyvos and regarding
him with eyes that could swallow a man in their depths.
" ... We met because of our mortal lives, our feelings were born from
shared illusions," she says, touching the demonic side of his face.
"But you're just as I've come to see you - split down the middle, but
under that still, a soul worth loving."
She pauses, and adds "You, nor Jazbet, have been my first real loves. In
other incarnations I've had other lovers, mortal, and otherwise. But none of
them are you."
She looks to her friends once more, really looking at them - noting Anya's
distraction and Isidor's youth and Herwyn's unassumingness and Reichi's primal
nature and Shaka's crimson illustrations, and she smiles like a child in a
garden.
"When we find ourselves in the antechamber of couls, would we even
recognize one another?" she asks, rhetorically.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 12:29 AM)
One mask is gone, but these are still masks,"
Deothur said. He had not changed a hair. "There are masks within masks
within masks... I don't know how deep it goes. If we could truly see ourselves,
the eternal beings we are, making eternal choices so potent that the fate of
Tamriel seems like a candleflame, I think we would all tremble.
He looked around at the others.
"This is the fun part, I think."
"This part beats getting pierced through by a long shot," Loranna
says, laughing and grinning at Deothur. "Dear Deothur, simple shepard,
thank you for guiding us to this place. I can think of no other I would have
wanted at our side, in the life I just left behind or the ones before
that."
She walks over and kisses Deothur on the cheek, her lips lingering for a moment
before she pulls back and smiles.
Posted by: Belwar Today, 06:39 AM
Rubyn took in some of the liquids that
allowed him to rejuvinate his body so that he may continue to help melting away
the snow, and passed the flask on to the others. He had recieved the order that
they would be marching through the night, and it had been a while since he had
used so much magicka in one time period. It was going to be a long night.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 06:44 AM
And now ... we move on.
LOCK ON!!!
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Posted by: Loranna Aug 25 2005, 06:43 AM
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role
Playing threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary:
Loranna, and her companions, have recently experienced a shift in reality,
finding themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn.
The heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites
were fighting against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet,
with his Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a
deadly foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men
controlled.
The Eight - Loranna, Herwyn Brand, Shaka, Anya, Isidor, Reichi, Goranthir, and
Slyvos - have succesfully crossed the spheres and now rest in the Antechamber
of Souls, preparing themselves for the final battle. Others wait with them in
this place, others who they may yet meet ...
Meanwhile, Cyndarius, the 103rd Legion, and those who did not go with the Eight
make their way through Skyrim to the fallen Imperial City,
hoping to rescue the Emperor from the Azurites. His men have recently joined up
with the 95th Legion, and have encountered some more heroes and refugees,
including Gram Pyrel, last seen heading out to Skyrim. The legions and the
heroes, flush with a recent victory over the Azurites in Pale Pass, conintue their march, praying for the success of the Eight as
they pass through Cyrodiil, growing ever closer to their goal.
Oh ... it's also snowing out. Cats and dogs.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 25 2005, 06:52 AM
summary: slyvos is with the other members of
the 8 that went through the spheres of the divine. He is now in his true state
as are the others 
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 25 2005, 06:53 AM
Summary: Anya, the Bosmer Rogue, is with the
8, as her true self, a 15 year old innocent, emontional, and empathetic girl.
Posted by: Shardie Aug 25 2005, 07:03 AM
Summary
Maranda is somewhere in Daggerfall, locked in a massive battle with the Azurite
Fiends
Landon and his Paladins are offering assistance to the Legion, acting as the
rearguard, whilst Lyssia is with them.
Posted by: Aki Aug 25 2005, 07:44 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi Sari, one of the Eight Chosen to travel beyound the Spheres of the Eight
Aedra, is well, beyound those spheres, with the other seven. All of the Eight
appear as their true selves, and have only items with them that are major parts
of their 'story'. Reichi himself resembles his Werewolf side, white furred and
golden eyed. He still wears the golden Aedric armor gifted to him by the
Dragon's of Akatosh's realm (though, it has readjusted its form to fit), as
well as his ring and the Dagger Of Senses.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 25 2005, 07:59 AM
ooc: The Eight are in the Antechamber of the
Soul, a timeless place where they are free of the constraints of the Mundus,
preparing to enter the Ninth Sphere, the plain of endless conflict. Saint
Deothur of Dibella is still with them.
Tris Gaerington has taken Luxi's inert form to the comparative safety of her
mother's arms in Cyndarius's camp, and alerted Shaka that the Eight needed
another member.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 25 2005, 09:56 AM
Summary for Nalion
Tamriel: The March to Cyrodiil
Nalion, a male Breton mage, is accompanying the 103rd and 95th Imperial Legion
under the command of General Cyndarius on their march from the Pale Pass to the Imperial City.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 25 2005, 10:35 AM
Deothur smiled beatifically at Loranna.
"You should thank My Lady, not me, for it was she who allowed me to make
the journey. And my job here isn't finished..."
He was interrupted by a hearty cry.
"DEOTHUR! Is that you? That is you! By the Nine, what are you doing
here? Are you cheating on us?"
A tall, slender Imperial man was embracing Deothur. Behind him was a group of
men, Bretons, Imperials, and a Bosmer. The men all wore the blue and violet
robes of priests of Dibella.
"You're still here?" Deothur asked. "I thought you'd be long
gone by now."
"Well, you know how it goes. A whole band of Dibellan priests, we're not
exactly a balanced group of heroes, are we? But we stick together, we'll get it
right eventually. When did you come in?" the Imperial man asked, calling
around Deothur to Loranna.
"Last decade of Uriel VII's reign," Deothur said. The party of men
whistled and made noises of appreciation.
"No, we lost our saint," the Imperial man said. "It's been
terrible out there, there's a band of... well, I won't say what I'd like to
call them, not in front of you, Deothur. Anyway no one can beat them, and they
won't move on. We're just off to try again, got to pick up an eighth and a new
saint. Want to fight with us?"
"I can't abandon my duty," Deothur said, pleasantly. "What do
you mean you LOST your saint?"
"Big Nordic fellow, not one of your sort, a worshipper of Kynareth. He's
still out there, trapped on the plains of conflict. That's what they do, these
wretches, they bind the souls of the people they defeat, don't let their
spirits return here for another try at the battle. Abdala's out there too. You
remember him, the Redguard?"
"I remember Abdala," Deothur said, looking troubled. "I would
help you if I could, for his sake. But I cannot leave these people. They have
come a very long way, and unlike you, they only get one chance at the
battle."
"What do you... you don't mean to say you're still ALIVE?" the
Imperial man said, looking sharply at Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 25 2005, 10:41 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 04:35 AM)
Deothur smiled beatifically at Loranna. "You should thank
My Lady, not me, for it was she who allowed me to make the journey. And my job
here isn't finished..."
He was interrupted by a hearty cry.
"DEOTHUR! Is that you? That is you! By the Nine,
what are you doing here? Are you cheating on us?"
A tall, slender Imperial man was embracing Deothur. Behind him was a group of
men, Bretons, Imperials, and a Bosmer. The men all wore the blue and violet
robes of priests of Dibella.
"You're still here?" Deothur asked. "I thought you'd be
long gone by now."
"Well, you know how it goes. A whole band of Dibellan priests, we're not
exactly a balanced group of heroes, are we? But we stick together, we'll get it
right eventually. When did you come in?" the Imperial man asked,
calling around Deothur to Loranna.
"Last decade of Uriel VII's reign," Deothur said. The
party of men whistled and made noises of appreciation.
"No, we lost our saint," the Imperial man said. "It's been
terrible out there, there's a band of... well, I won't say what I'd like to
call them, not in front of you, Deothur. Anyway no one can beat them, and they
won't move on. We're just off to try again, got to pick up an eighth and a new
saint. Want to fight with us?"
"I can't abandon my duty," Deothur said, pleasantly. "What
do you mean you LOST your saint?"
"Big Nordic fellow, not one of your sort, a worshipper of Kynareth. He's
still out there, trapped on the plains of conflict. That's what they do, these
wretches, they bind the souls of the people they defeat, don't let their
spirits return here for another try at the battle. Abdala's out there too. You
remember him, the Redguard?"
"I remember Abdala," Deothur said, looking troubled. "I
would help you if I could, for his sake. But I cannot leave these people. They
have come a very long way, and unlike you, they only get one chance at the
battle."
"What do you... you don't mean to say you're still ALIVE?" the
Imperial man said, looking sharply at Loranna.
Loranna puts one hand on her stomach as the slender Imperial mentions binding
defeated souls, memories of previous incarnations of herself still swirling
though her mind. Still, despite the uncomfortable look on her face, she answers
the priest.
"We're still alive," she says. "The Mundus is in trouble right
now; a rift opened in Arkay's realm - we saw it as we passed though on our way
here. Our only chance to fix things lies through there." She nods to the
final gate. She glances at Deothur.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 25 2005, 10:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 03:41 AM)
Loranna puts one hand on her stomach as the slender Imperial
mentions binding defeated souls, memories of previous incarnations of herself
still swirling though her mind. Still, despite the uncomfortable look on
her face, she answers the priest.
"We're still alive," she says. "The Mundus is in trouble
right now; a rift opened in Arkay's realm - we saw it as we passed though on
our way here. Our only chance to fix things lies through
there." She nods to the final gate. She glances at Deothur.
Deothur smiled at her.
Many people in the cavern had overheard the conversation. Now they gathered to
stare at the Eight. There was a lot of whispering; but some comments were not
whispered.
"Crazy, crazy and pointless to come all this way... "
"No one ever wins first time out."
"Is that Deothur? Does he even fight? I know he runs ghosts through the
spheres. Isn't he a shepherd or something?"
"Watch your mouth!" the Bosmer Dibellan priest said. "Of course
Deothur fights, he's fought with us before, he's one of the best!"
"You've never won, though, have you?" the first speaker, an exotic
Elven beauty, ambiguously sexed, with white hair, white skin, and white eyes,
said with a sneer. "If you had ever won, you wouldn't be here."
"You're still here!" the Dibellan Imperial said hotly.
"Would you please shut up," someone else said. "Save it for the
plains of conflict. It's easy to talk big in here where you can't hurt each
other."
"I have won," Deothur said, not to the crowd but to the Eight.
"I have seen my heroes to victory; I have seen them depart for places to
which I cannot follow, without leaving My Lady's service. And that I will not
do. But it is your choice. If you can find another saint, a greater warrior
than I am, I desire you with all my heart to take him instead. Your victory is
all that matters."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 25 2005, 11:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 04:54 AM)
Deothur smiled at her.
Many people in the cavern had overheard the conversation. Now they gathered to
stare at the Eight. There was a lot of whispering; but some comments were
not whispered.
"Crazy, crazy and pointless to come all this way... "
"No one ever wins first time out."
"Is that Deothur? Does he even fight? I know he runs ghosts
through the spheres. Isn't he a shepherd or something?"
"Watch your mouth!" the Bosmer Dibellan priest said. "Of
course Deothur fights, he's fought with us before, he's one of the best!"
"You've never won, though, have you?" the first speaker, an
exotic Elven beauty, ambiguously sexed, with white hair, white skin, and
white eyes, said with a sneer. "If you had ever won, you wouldn't be
here."
"You're still here!" the Dibellan Imperial said hotly.
"Would you please shut up," someone else said. "Save it
for the plains of conflict. It's easy to talk big in here where you can't hurt
each other."
"I have won," Deothur said, not to the crowd but to the Eight.
"I have seen my heroes to victory; I have seen them depart for
places to which I cannot follow, without leaving My Lady's service. And that I
will not do. But it is your choice. If you can find another saint, a greater
warrior than I am, I desire you with all my heart to take him instead. Your
victory is all that matters."
Loranna frowns, muttering "I myself am rather unlearned in the ways of
saints, Deothur, and I've come to trust you and know your abilities during this
journey. Now doesn't seem like the time to shop around for a saint ... though
that's just my opinion."
She ignores most of the whispering and comments, for now, though the High Elf
makes her raise her eyebrows slightly.
"Deothur, if you don't mind ... could we talk a bit?" Loranna asks.
"I think I understand what everyone else here is hoping to achieve, but
... well, maybe I shouldn't assume I understand anything and ask. What should
we know going onto these fields? Will you be actively fighting with us or
playing a more passive, supportive role? Do you know anything of this one team
the Lady's favored speak of, the ones who bound that poor saint's soul?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 25 2005, 11:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 04:03 AM)
Loranna frowns, muttering "I myself am rather unlearned in
the ways of saints, Deothur, and I've come to trust you and know your abilities
during this journey. Now doesn't seem like the time to shop around for a
saint ... though that's just my opinion."
She ignores most of the whispering and comments, for now, though the High Elf
makes her raise her eyebrows slightly.
"Deothur, if you don't mind ... could we talk a bit?" Loranna
asks. "I think I understand what everyone else here is hoping to
achieve, but ... well, maybe I shouldn't assume I understand anything and
ask. What should we know going onto these fields? Will you be
actively fighting with us or playing a more passive, supportive role? Do
you know anything of this one team the Lady's favored speak of, the ones who
bound that poor saint's soul?"
"Of the other team I know only what you also know," Deothur said.
"I will ask. It's wise to ask around, to find out what tactics are in
vogue, in any case. That is why I have confidence that we can win, on our first
trip into the plains, even though it has never been done before. Besides, we
HAVE to win, and where there is need, there is will; and a hero's will moves
the world."
He smiled.
"All saints can heal, and far better than most mortal mages can. I have my
staff also; but compared to the best fighters here, I am no great fighter. You
have at your disposal, here, all the skills you may have learned, in however
many lives you may have lived; but most of us live only one life, and then die;
I am one of those. I was an old, old man, for a Colovian, when I lost my mind
and froze myself to death in winter; but just an ordinary shepherd with a staff
who fought off wolves, not a warrior, nor a mage, nor a rogue. There are saints
here who are those and more besides. But perhaps they don't have the
resourcefulness of a shepherd who once tore a mad wolf's tongue out with his
bare hands and healed himself with herbs after; and besides, I love you all,
and love is a great blessing. I say these things not to boast but to help you
make your choice."
He raised his voice, to include all of the Eight.
"These true forms, for which you fought so hard, are yours indeed, but you
cannot wear them on the plains of conflict. You must take flesh again to fight
there. You will have the limitations of flesh; either your own flesh, or the
flesh you clothe yourself in now. Many of you..."
Here he looked at Reichi...
"May find that your own flesh, the flesh you wore on Tamriel, is far more
powerful than the new flesh you can take on here. You were a werewolf;
werewolves are not a natural race. Others of you..."
And here he nodded to Shaka...
"May find that old age, or old injuries, have limited your potential, and
to use new flesh in this battle is the best option. In any case, when you are
finished here, and return to Tamriel, you will pass back through the gates, and
resume your old selves, with all their limitations. Although your memories are
your own, and no one can take them from you.
"Most spirits come here because they would not surrender what they had
gained in their lives, to be reincarnated; or because they would not submit to
enter the spheres; or to escape the clutches of Oblivion. Victory on the plains
of conflict grants freedom, the freedom to pass to other worlds; and one of
these, I believe, you seek; there to shelter while our own world is
mended."
He took a deep breath.
"Loranna, in life I was a shy man, who much preferred the company of
beasts and flowers to that of other men. I don't think I've spoken so many
words at once in all my life."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 25 2005, 11:53 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 05:28 AM)
Of the other team I know only what you also
know," Deothur said. "I will ask. It's wise to ask around, to
find out what tactics are in vogue, in any case. That is why I have confidence
that we can win, on our first trip into the plains, even though it has never been
done before. Besides, we HAVE to win, and where there is need, there is
will; and a hero's will moves the world.
He smiled.
"All saints can heal, and far better than most mortal mages can. I have my
staff also; but compared to the best fighters here, I am no great
fighter. You have at your disposal, here, all the skills you may have learned,
in however many lives you may have lived; but most of us live only one
life, and then die; I am one of those. I was an old, old man, for a
Colovian, when I lost my mind and froze myself to death in winter; but
just an ordinary shepherd with a staff who fought off wolves, not a warrior,
nor a mage, nor a rogue. There are saints here who are those and more besides.
But perhaps they don't have the resourcefulness of a shepherd who once tore a
mad wolf's tongue out with his bare hands and healed himself with herbs
after; and besides, I love you all, and love is a great blessing. I say
these things not to boast but to help you make your choice."
He raised his voice, to include all of the Eight.
"These true forms, for which you fought so hard, are yours indeed, but you
cannot wear them on the plains of conflict. You must take flesh again to fight
there. You will have the limitations of flesh; either your own flesh, or
the flesh you clothe yourself in now. Many of you..."
Here he looked at Reichi...
"May find that your own flesh, the flesh you wore on Tamriel, is far more
powerful than the new flesh you can take on here. You were a werewolf;
werewolves are not a natural race. Others of you..."
And here he nodded to Shaka...
"May find that old age, or old injuries, have limited your potential, and
to use new flesh in this battle is the best option. In any case, when you are
finished here, and return to Tamriel, you will pass back through the gates, and
resume your old selves, with all their limitations. Although your memories are
your own, and no one can take them from you.
"Most spirits come here because they would not surrender what they had
gained in their lives, to be reincarnated; or because they would not
submit to enter the spheres; or to escape the clutches of Oblivion.
Victory on the plains of conflict grants freedom, the freedom to pass to other
worlds; and one of these, I believe, you seek; there to shelter
while our own world is mended."
He took a deep breath.
"Loranna, in life I was a shy man, who much preferred the company of
beasts and flowers to that of other men. I don't think I've spoken so many
words at once in all my life."
Loranna's eyes are moist as she holds out a hand to Deothur. "Each word
was well-spoken," she says, smiling. She pauses, looking hesitant for a
moment, but she eventually speaks.
"I think we could use an extra healer for our team," she says.
"I myself am a skilled healer - it's invariably the path I take no matter
what sort of life I lead before then - but I'm also the hungry girl who takes
her enemy's strength for her own, and we'll probably need to weaken our enemies
as much as we can. And I can only do so many things at once."
She looks to her friends, then to Deothur, then asks " ... Deothur, do you
know of any here who have lived more than once? I ... I can't remember if I've
dealt with this before, and ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 25 2005, 12:03 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 04:53 AM)
Loranna's eyes are moist as she holds out a hand to
Deothur. "Each word was well-spoken," she says, smiling.
She pauses, looking hesitant for a moment, but she eventually speaks.
"I think we could use an extra healer for our team," she says.
"I myself am a skilled healer - it's invariably the path I take no matter
what sort of life I lead before then - but I'm also the hungry girl who takes
her enemy's strength for her own, and we'll probably need to weaken our enemies
as much as we can. And I can only do so many things at once."
She looks to her friends, then to Deothur, then asks " ... Deothur, do you
know of any here who have lived more than once? I ... I can't remember if
I've dealt with this before, and ..."
"You must ask others, if you wish to know their stories," Deothur
said. "I never tell anyone's secrets but my own."
He turned and pointed down the length of the cavern. "This is a big place.
Back there are the forges; the armorers, smiths, craftsmen, and enchanters here
are without peer, although the dead are not particularly creative. They cannot
create artifacts; of ordinary gear, and standard enchanted gear, you should
find no shortage. You will need mundane, material equipment, to enter the
plains of conflict."
He nodded his head to Loranna. "I should go and find out all I can about
the situation here."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 25 2005, 12:08 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 06:03 AM)
You must ask others, if you wish to know their
stories," Deothur said. "I never tell anyone's secrets but my
own.
He turned and pointed down the length of the cavern. "This is a big
place. Back there are the forges; the armorers, smiths, craftsmen, and
enchanters here are without peer, although the dead are not particularly
creative. They cannot create artifacts; of ordinary gear, and standard
enchanted gear, you should find no shortage. You will need mundane, material
equipment, to enter the plains of conflict."
He nodded his head to Loranna. "I should go and find out all I can about
the situation here."
"Visiting the vendors sounds like an excellent idea," Loranna says,
swishing her cape around a little. "I have just the enchantments in mind
for this suit ... we'll meet back in a while."
And perhaps I can find someone who has lived before like I have, and ask
them how they came to terms with it - assuming there is anyone else,
Loranna thinks.
I may not find anyone who has, until we reach Allie.
Posted by: syronj Aug 25 2005, 03:31 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 06:08 AM)
Visiting the vendors sounds like an excellent idea,"
Loranna says, swishing her cape around a little. "I have just the
enchantments in mind for this suit ... we'll meet back in a while.
And perhaps I can find someone who has lived before like I have, and ask
them how they came to terms with it - assuming there is anyone else,
Loranna thinks.
I may not find anyone who has, until we reach Allie.
Shaka had been standing for a while, listening to Deothur and Loranna. His
tattoos constantly shifted from one to another, flowing like oil. He didn't
hold the Spear in his hand for now, but perhaps he would be able to summon it
when the time came. It might be a better idea to look for armor and other
weapons, even a shield.
His Ra'Gada form was younger than his Tamriel self by at least fifteen years.
It would have amazed him in the Mundus, to finally know what it was to be a
mammal; but having passed through the Spheres, Shaka took it in his stride.
Posted by: raithen Aug 25 2005, 03:43 PM
Summary: Raithen is currently on the march
to the fallen Imperial city with Cyrandious' 103'd legion.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 25 2005, 04:14 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 05:28 AM)
"May find that old age, or old injuries, have limited your
potential, and to use new flesh in this battle is the best option. In any case,
when you are finished here, and return to Tamriel, you will pass back through
the gates, and resume your old selves, with all their limitations. Although
your memories are your own, and no one can take them from you.
Isidor frowned slightly at these words. He had liked his pure form. He felt
younger, more spry, more agile. Even, more attractive.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 06:03 AM)
You must ask others, if you wish to know their
stories," Deothur said. "I never tell anyone's secrets but my
own.
He turned and pointed down the length of the cavern. "This is a big
place. Back there are the forges; the armorers, smiths, craftsmen, and
enchanters here are without peer, although the dead are not particularly
creative. They cannot create artifacts; of ordinary gear, and standard
enchanted gear, you should find no shortage. You will need mundane, material
equipment, to enter the plains of conflict."
He nodded his head to Loranna. "I should go and find out all I can about
the situation here."
Isidor thought it was fascinating, that on this, outside of the Mundus, mundane
weapons were all that is needed.
Posted by: Belwar Aug 25 2005, 04:59 PM
Summery, Dane Rubyn, Tamriel. Rubyn is marching to Cyrodiil with the 103rd and 95th legions.
He is currently blasting away the snow with a few others using magical fire as
his tool.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 25 2005, 06:34 PM
Anya stayed with Shaka, standing behind him
and peeking around his shoulder. What layed next scared her. She grabbed
Shaka's right hand with both of hers, wanting to feel safe.
Anya was unsure what she would do. It seemed impractical to use this 'flesh',
as it was seemed to be called. The right option seemed to obviously be to use
her actual body. The 25 year old woman that had spent years training in martial
combat. But she was hardly thinking practical now, and her mind was buzzing
with emotion.
She looked at the smiths. She had kept her spear, one made especially for her,
and her matte-black glass curaiss. But her Dagger of Judgemnt, short bow,
arrows, throwing daggers, shurikens, and chitin armor were all gone. She needed
new peices, it seemed.
She gripped Shaka's hand tightly, waiting to see what the others would do.
Posted by: syronj Aug 25 2005, 06:49 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 25 2005, 12:34 PM)
.
She looked at the smiths. She had kept her spear, one made especially for her,
and her matte-black glass curaiss. But her Dagger of Judgemnt, short bow,
arrows, throwing daggers, shurikens, and chitin armor were all gone. She needed
new peices, it seemed.
She gripped Shaka's hand tightly, waiting to see what the others would do.
Shaka looked down at Anya with eyes that understood the emotions playing over
her face. He placed a hand on her forehead and said softly, "Be at peace,
my daughter, my other self, my sister. This is the chrysalis for the battle to
come."
"Rise up, take on something of your older form, my love. The eternal
female is more than child, she is woman and crone as well."
Posted by: AND Aug 25 2005, 07:17 PM
Plaas hated the Skyrim cold. Cyndarius, also
a a brilliant tactician and an able fighter, could have never prepared for such
a cold day. Not even the greatest student of the magical arts could have made
the day any less cold. He did not know what was worse, the numbness in his
legs, or the feeling of sweat cystalize on his forehead. He also felt unsafe in
the fact that he could not even touch his sword due to the cold. The fact that
they could and probably would be attacked by Azurites any minute ran coldly
down his spine. But so he trotted on, following Cyndarius into the blistering
cold day.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 25 2005, 08:52 PM
Goranthir chuckled. He was thinking of his
luck, the last ineffable quality of his that he had held onto until the very
last gate. His luck, which was all it was that got him killed first, almost
instantly in the park of Stendarr. It was good to let it go.
He looked over his companions with humor, noting their disparate forms.
As for his own appearance, he was still a king, as he had been ever since the
coronation in Zenithar, complete with crown and ornate Altmeri symbols on his
simple clothes. And he was still recognizably Goranthir, though his hair was
long and drawn back in a thick braid. His skin was the golden color of his
father's people, and his eyes the flashing red of his mother's.
"Ah, shopping," he said, looking to the smiths. "Well, let's
discuss what we truly need. We don't have all the time in the world to
decide," he said. "Shaka, Isidor, Reichi, Herwyn, Goranthir, Anya,
Loranna, Slyvos ... Five warriors, an archer, a healer, a mage ... It seems to
me we're well-suited on close-range combat, but might need some additional long
distance capabilities and support."
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 25 2005, 10:21 PM
Tamriel Cyndarius' 103rd and 95th Legions on
the march
It was cold through the night but the troops kept up the pace they had started
when Kratos' snow melting idea had come to knowledge.
They alternated in two different groups each couple of hours, one replenishing
their magicka while the other melted the snow, they were making fantastic
progress from the night before.
They were close to the forest now, the one surrounding the water before the
capitol, but they still had hours to go till they reached it and Kratos was
mentally telling himself that he was not tired, but his eyes said otherwise, he
kept the pace going setting an example for the rest of the troops.
Kratos marched in the front rank of soldiers and let the second group of
magicka using warriors do their job melting the snow in front of them. He
thought to himself, If these soldiers can go two days on the march without
stopping, they would sure as Oblivion be able to keep up with my Ordinators.
Posted by: Tri Aug 25 2005, 10:23 PM
"It's getting worse," reported the
healer grimly. "Wound's become infected. We may have to amputate, though
it's very unlikely given that we are using magic and all..."
Posted by: f15tray22 Aug 25 2005, 10:37 PM
Thom continued behind Cyndarius and Kratos,
making sure to stay at pace with them. The Ranger smiled as he smelt the forest
approaching. Finally, a place I am familiar with. Thom looked behind
him, and, just alittle bit back, was Falco. Thom smiled, moved to the side, and
waited for Falco to get up to him. "Hail, Falco! How are you doing? Well,
besides being stuck in this...place."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 25 2005, 11:11 PM
Cyrodiil: Tris
Tris rode in the wagons carrying the injured, with Luxi, who had yet to wake.
Any protests about him riding and not walking had been stilled when he shared
some of the General's feather potions with the healers.
Besides, someone had to get down and push, periodically, when the wagon got
stuck in the ice.
He wondered how the Eight were doing. But he didn't wonder enough to go and
find out. He felt stubborn. On some level he knew he was exhausted to the point
of irrationality, not physically or even mentally but spiritually exhausted. On
another level all he knew was that he would kill anyone who asked him to make
the trip through the spheres one more time.
"I'll go in a little bit," Tris said out loud, his breath white in
the wintery air.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 25 2005, 11:21 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 03:11 PM)
Cyrodiil: Tris
Tris rode in the wagons carrying the injured, with Luxi, who had yet to wake.
Any protests about him riding and not walking had been stilled when he shared
some of the General's feather potions with the healers.
Besides, someone had to get down and push, periodically, when the wagon got
stuck in the ice.
He wondered how the Eight were doing. But he didn't wonder enough to go
and find out. He felt stubborn. On some level he knew he was exhausted to the
point of irrationality, not physically or even mentally but spiritually
exhausted. On another level all he knew was that he would kill anyone who asked
him to make the trip through the spheres one more time.
"I'll go in a little bit," Tris said out loud, his breath white
in the wintery air.
Cyndarius rode backwards along the column at a trot, his mount's huge,
dinnerplate-like hooves kicking up plumes of snow behind him.
At the healer's wagons, he slowed and turned, and at Tris's he reached out,
grabbed the wooden frame and swung himself into the wagonbed. The oxen moaned
at the added weight of the man and his armor, and Cyndarius's horse continued
to amble alongside the wagon peacefully.
Cyndarius looked at the motionless form of the little Khajiit girl, Luxi.
"How's she doing?" he asked.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 25 2005, 11:23 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 25 2005, 04:21 PM)
Cyndarius rode backwards along the column at a trot, his mount's
huge, dinnerplate-like hooves kicking up plumes of snow behind him.
At the healer's wagons, he slowed and turned, and at Tris's he reached out,
grabbed the wooden frame and swung himself into the wagonbed. The oxen moaned
at the added weight of the man and his armor, and Cyndarius's horse continued
to amble alongside the wagon peacefully.
Cyndarius looked at the motionless form of the little Khajiit girl, Luxi.
"How's she doing?" he asked.
Tris shook his head.
"I don't know. She seems all right, physically. She attacked a god,
in the god's own sphere. Can anyone live through that? My guess is that she
lives because Mara wanted her to live, and she sleeps because Mara doesn't want
her to be in the battle."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 25 2005, 11:27 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 02:52 PM)
Ah, shopping," he said, looking to the smiths.
"Well, let's discuss what we truly need. We don't have all the time
in the world to decide," he said. "Shaka, Isidor, Reichi, Herwyn,
Goranthir, Anya, Loranna, Slyvos ... Five warriors, an archer, a healer, a mage
... It seems to me we're well-suited on close-range combat, but might need some
additional long distance capabilities and support.
"If we had rings or other means to take care of our own basic defenses,
shielding, reflecting, and dispelling magic for example, we would have a
primary means to keep ourselves alive, while Loranna focuses on bolstering us,
and taking the energy out of our foes."
Careful, old man, you're pontificating he said to himself. Though
that's what kings do ...
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 25 2005, 11:28 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 03:23 PM)
Tris shook his head.
"I don't know. She seems all right, physically. She attacked a god,
in the god's own sphere. Can anyone live through that? My guess is that
she lives because Mara wanted her to live, and she sleeps because Mara doesn't
want her to be in the battle."
"Funny, isn't it," said Cydarius, pulling the fur blanket more
securely around the girl, "to think that gods can stick their fingers into
things that aren't really their business, too?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 25 2005, 11:32 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 25 2005, 04:28 PM)
Funny, isn't it," said Cydarius, pulling the fur
blanket more securely around the girl, "to think that gods can stick their
fingers into things that aren't really their business, too?
"I'm not sure if it goes that way, or the other way," Tris said,
forgetting for a moment that Cyndarius wasn't a Void Ranger, had never touched
Nalion's book and couldn't know about Void Rangers. "Allie says that what
we do is outside even the gods' understanding. That's why everything's coming
unraveled. And I have to wonder... okay. This is what happens if Ciel dies, AND
the sphere of Arkay has a crack in it. What would have happened if I had just
let him die without trying to interfere? Would the gods have sent a new
champion to save us from the Azurites? Would they have fixed everything,
without my help?"
Luxi stirred a little, then subsided again.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 25 2005, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 05:27 PM)
If we had rings or other means to take care of our own
basic defenses, shielding, reflecting, and dispelling magic for example, we
would have a primary means to keep ourselves alive, while Loranna focuses on
bolstering us, and taking the energy out of our foes.
Careful, old man, you're pontificating he said to himself. Though
that's what kings do ...
"Cyndarius's men used that basic strategy," Loranna points out.
"I wore a toe ring with dispel back in Tamriel to use should a silence
spell ever manage to affect me for just that reason."
She frowns a little. "We may want to do some shopping as a group, so we
all know what everyone has and can plan accordingly."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 25 2005, 11:39 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 03:32 PM)
I'm not sure if it goes that way, or the other
way," Tris said, forgetting for a moment that Cyndarius wasn't a
Void Ranger, had never touched Nalion's book and couldn't know about Void
Rangers. "Allie says that what we do is outside even the gods'
understanding. That's why everything's coming unraveled. And I have to
wonder... okay. This is what happens if Ciel dies, AND the sphere of Arkay had
a crack in it. What would have happened if I had just let him die without
trying to interfere? Would the gods have sent a new champion to save us
from the Azurites? Would they have fixed everything, without my
help?
Luxi stirred a little, then subsided again.
"Who cares?" Cyndarius asked, simply. "Here we are. We can only
fix things, not undo them. And if we could undo them, I'm not sure I'd
want to be around to see it.
"So!" he said, smiling and scratching the back of his blonde head,
"Why are you here, making the ox grumpy? Don't you have something you
should be doing?"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 25 2005, 11:39 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 05:35 PM)
Cyndarius's men used that basic strategy," Loranna
points out. "I wore a toe ring with dispel back in Tamriel to use
should a silence spell ever manage to affect me for just that reason.
She frowns a little. "We may want to do some shopping as a group, so
we all know what everyone has and can plan accordingly."
"Sounds good to me. But, first" He looked down "I'll need some
clothes."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 25 2005, 11:42 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 05:35 PM)
Cyndarius's men used that basic strategy," Loranna
points out. "I wore a toe ring with dispel back in Tamriel to use
should a silence spell ever manage to affect me for just that reason.
She frowns a little. "We may want to do some shopping as a group, so
we all know what everyone has and can plan accordingly."
"Exactly, and while we fight together, we are not, despite all of our
practices in the arena, a cohesive fighting unit, capable of shouting out new
plans across the battlefield," Goranthir replies. "We should know
that each of us is self-reliant, at least for a little while. Also, what I like
about having each of having the means to reflect and dispel magic is that we
can choose when to activate it, and get the benefit of your healing while
stopping the enemy's attacks."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 25 2005, 11:47 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 25 2005, 04:39 PM)
"Who cares?" Cyndarius asked, simply. "Here we
are. We can only fix things, not undo them. And if we could undo them,
I'm not sure I'd want to be around to see it.
"So!" he said, smiling and scratching the back of his blonde head,
"Why are you here, making the ox grumpy? Don't you have something you
should be doing?"
Tris didn't answer him at first.
Send someone else. I'm so tired. It's not even reasonable to ask me to go.
You don't know what it's like, going back and forth like that, giving up
everything, then being plunged back into it.
"Yes, sir," he said, finally, standing up. "I'm going now."
And he went, before he could change his mind.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 25 2005, 11:47 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 05:39 PM)
Sounds good to me. But, first" He looked down
"I'll need some clothes.
Loranna chuckles a bit at Isidor. "You know, in all the lives I can recall
now, I've never been one to say 'I'll need some clothes' unless the situation
was dire. But so it is, now; let's get you shopping, dear."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 05:42 PM)
Exactly, and while we fight together, we are not, despite
all of our practices in the arena, a cohesive fighting unit, capable of
shouting out new plans across the battlefield," Goranthir replies.
"We should know that each of us is self-reliant, at least for a little
while. Also, what I like about having each of having the means to reflect
and dispel magic is that we can choose when to activate it, and get the benefit
of your healing while stopping the enemy's attacks.
Loranna rubs her chin thoughtfully. "Deothur suggested asking around to
learn the strategies in vogue here," she says. "It might be good to
do that, see how the people we'll be fighting handle battlefield communication,
and other tactics in use. It might help us plan more effeciently."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 25 2005, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 05:39 PM)
Sounds good to me. But, first" He looked down
"I'll need some clothes.
"Or perhaps a little woad?" Goranthir laughed. "Actually, I
wouldn't be surprised if some our enemies from the mythic past were completely
starkers."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 25 2005, 11:50 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 03:47 PM)
Tris didn't answer him at first.
Send someone else. I'm so tired. It's not even reasonable to ask me to go.
You don't know what it's like, going back and forth like that, giving up
everything, then being plunged back into it.
"Yes, sir," he said, finally, standing up. "I'm
going now."
And he went, before he could change his mind.
Cyndarius watched the young man go, pity in his eyes.
He checked Luxi's blankets one more time, brushed her hair out of her eyes, and
swung himself out of the wagon and back onto his horse.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 25 2005, 11:52 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 03:48 PM)
Or perhaps a little woad?" Goranthir laughed.
"Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if some our enemies from the mythic
past were completely starkers.
"That's quite a picture..." Herwyn said.
"Although I'd count myself as more of a mage in your list, Goranthir, I do
need to find myself some armor here, and something worthy of whacking people
with, before we begin."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 25 2005, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 25 2005, 05:52 PM)
"That's quite a picture..." Herwyn said.
"Although I'd count myself as more of a mage in your list, Goranthir, I do
need to find myself some armor here, and something worthy of whacking people
with, before we begin."
"I'm thinking of getting these clothes imbued with magic-boosting
abilities, myself," Loranna says. "I'm even thinking I'll be choosing
new flesh for the fight - much as I love frolicking in the snow, I think a
Breton's flesh would suit my needs better, today."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 25 2005, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 25 2005, 05:52 PM)
"That's quite a picture..." Herwyn said.
"Although I'd count myself as more of a mage in your list, Goranthir, I do
need to find myself some armor here, and something worthy of whacking people
with, before we begin."
"I'm sorry, Herwyn, of course. I've seen your magicka in action, I
should've known," the King nodded, and smiled. "Four warriors, an
archer, a healer, and two mages is a much better strategic combination,
for certes."
Posted by: Aki Aug 26 2005, 12:03 AM
"I could use a shortsword of
somesort," Reichi said. "My Dagger's all well and nice, but daggers
aren't very effective on the battlefield. Maybe a Wakizashi, Maybe even give it
a nice dispell or silence enchantment. No calling for help when it hits you. No
spellcasting, either."
QUOTE
I'm thinking of getting these clothes imbued with
magic-boosting abilities, myself," Loranna says. "I'm even thinking
I'll be choosing new flesh for the fight - much as I love frolicking in the
snow, I think a Breton's flesh would suit my needs better, today.
"From what Deothur said, using my old body's probablly best. Afterall, it
still has my Lycanthropy, New flesh wouldn't. As far as i understand at
least."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 12:04 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 05:47 PM)
Loranna chuckles a bit at Isidor. "You know, in all
the lives I can recall now, I've never been one to say 'I'll need some clothes'
unless the situation was dire. But so it is, now; let's get you shopping,
dear."
Isidor blushed slightly and said "That sounds good."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 05:48 PM)
Or perhaps a little woad?" Goranthir laughed.
"Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if some our enemies from the mythic
past were completely starkers.
Isidor blushed again and said "That'll make them easier to hit, huh?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 26 2005, 12:05 AM
Falco looked up to see Thom hailing him. Finally
a friendly face and not that ordinator! "Thom you rascal! Been killing
enbough vampires as of late."
Posted by: f15tray22 Aug 26 2005, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 05:05 PM)
Falco looked up to see Thom hailing him. Finally a friendly
face and not that ordinator! "Thom you rascal! Been killing enbough
vampires as of late."
Thom smile and held out his hand in greeting. "I have gotten over my past,
and am focusing on the present...or the past present...or the present
past...well, however you describe this. I have heard of a mission that some of
the party has gone on. Can you give me some details?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 12:09 AM
Tris entered the Antechamber of Souls
looking much as they had seen him look in the spheres. But then, he was still
wearing his body, or a body, anyway; he hadn't come through the gates as
they did, but directly here, along a path only Void Rangers could take.
He stood looking around, trying to find the others. It was Herwyn Brand he
spotted first.
"You look taller," Tris said. "Thank the Nine, someone I can
still recognize."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 26 2005, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 04:09 PM)
Tris entered the Antechamber of Souls looking much as they had
seen him look in the spheres. But then, he was still wearing his body, or a
body, anyway; he hadn't come through the gates as they did, but directly
here, along a path only Void Rangers could take.
He stood looking around, trying to find the others. It was Herwyn Brand he
spotted first.
"You look taller," Tris said. "Thank the Nine, someone I
can still recognize."
Herwyn smiled. "Yes," he said, "it does seem that not everyone's
content with the way they look on a daily basis. I'd be afraid to try something
new. Just think if you got it wrong...
"Come to see us off?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 26 2005, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 25 2005, 02:08 PM)
Thom smile and held out his hand in greeting. "I have
gotten over my past, and am focusing on the present...or the past present...or
the present past...well, however you describe this. I have heard of a mission
that some of the party has gone on. Can you give me some details?"
Falco explained the entire ordeal over the next 20 minutes. "... so now
they're in the spheres. Although just between you and me, I highly doubt
they're gonna make it through. Wich is why I'm going to prepare to live in this
reality by killing some azurites."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 06:09 PM)
Tris entered the Antechamber of Souls looking much as they had
seen him look in the spheres. But then, he was still wearing his body, or a
body, anyway; he hadn't come through the gates as they did, but directly
here, along a path only Void Rangers could take.
He stood looking around, trying to find the others. It was Herwyn Brand he
spotted first.
"You look taller," Tris said. "Thank the Nine, someone I
can still recognize."
"You could have recognized me three sphere ago too well," the
King chuckled deeply, embracing Tris. "How are you?"
Though his skin was golden and lined by age, he was Goranthir.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 12:13 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 06:09 PM)
Tris entered the Antechamber of Souls looking much as they had
seen him look in the spheres. But then, he was still wearing his body, or a
body, anyway; he hadn't come through the gates as they did, but directly
here, along a path only Void Rangers could take.
He stood looking around, trying to find the others. It was Herwyn Brand he
spotted first.
"You look taller," Tris said. "Thank the Nine, someone I
can still recognize."
Isidor turned and faced Tris "Hello, Tris! Good to see someone who hasn't
changed too much."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 12:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 06:09 PM)
Tris entered the Antechamber of Souls looking much as they had
seen him look in the spheres. But then, he was still wearing his body, or a
body, anyway; he hadn't come through the gates as they did, but directly
here, along a path only Void Rangers could take.
He stood looking around, trying to find the others. It was Herwyn Brand he
spotted first.
"You look taller," Tris said. "Thank the Nine, someone I
can still recognize."
"Tris!" The ice-clothed Loranna bounds over to wrap Tris in a fond
embrace.
" ... How is she?" Loranna asks as she lets Tris go, her faint but
still-visible tearstreaks complimenting her worried expression a little too
well.
Posted by: Aki Aug 26 2005, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 06:09 PM)
Thank the Nine, someone I can still recognize.
"I thought my armor would be at least recognizable," Reichi said,
grinning, a expression which looked intimidating on his lupine face. "Or,
you know, the whole Werewolf thing. But, whatever."
Posted by: f15tray22 Aug 26 2005, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 05:11 PM)
Falco explained the entire ordeal over the next 20 minutes.
"... so now they're in the spheres. Although just between you and me, I
highly doubt they're gonna make it through. Wich is why I'm going to prepare to
live in this reality by killing some azurites."
Thom's face went sour as he heard the story. Finally, he said, "Well, I have
faith in them; they willingly faced this danger, which many wouldn't in this
situation. But, killing some Azurites does sound like a good idea."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 26 2005, 12:17 AM
Slyvos turned to Tris, half of him giving
the man a friendly smile and the other just glared at him with eyes that felt
as if they they wanted to tear him apart and devour his very soul...
"well, can't even recognize us aye tris? Pathetic... can't blame you too
badly but it's sad."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 12:18 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 25 2005, 05:11 PM)
Herwyn smiled. "Yes," he said, "it does seem that
not everyone's content with the way they look on a daily basis. I'd be afraid
to try something new. Just think if you got it wrong...
"Come to see us off?"
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 05:12 PM)
"You could have recognized me three sphere ago too well,"
the King chuckled deeply, embracing Tris. "How are you?"
Though his skin was golden and lined by age, he was Goranthir.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 05:13 PM)
Isidor turned and faced Tris "Hello, Tris! Good to see
someone who hasn't changed too much."
QUOTE(Loranna
@ Aug 25 2005, 05:14 PM)
"Tris!"
The ice-clothed Loranna bounds over to wrap Tris in a
fond embrace.
" ... How is she?" Loranna asks as she lets Tris go, her faint but
still-visible tearstreaks complimenting her worried expression a little too well.
"I came to make sure you all made it, and to tell the General..."
Tris began, when Goranthir, and then Loranna, embraced him.
"Goranthir," Tris said, staring at him. "You're beautiful... why
is everyone here taller than I am?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 26 2005, 12:19 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 25 2005, 02:16 PM)
Thom's face went sour as he heard the story. Finally, he said,
"Well, I have faith in them; they willingly faced this danger, which many
wouldn't in this situation. But, killing some Azurites does sound like a good
idea."
"Alright Thom, I'll bet you 50 gold that they all die trying. You in?We're
gonna have to liberate the imperial city soon, so be prepared for one
big-[censored] battle. Just stick by me and I'm sure you'll be fine."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 12:23 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 06:18 PM)
"Goranthir," Tris said, staring at him.
"You're beautiful... why is everyone here taller than I am?"
"Like I said, you should've seen me three spheres ago," Goranthir
laughed. It was not his normal boisterous laugh, of a carefree 16-year-old. It
was the deep, warm chuckle of the seasoned veteran, the warrior at his peak,
with many battles before him, and many more ahead. Tinged with sadness without
despair. "Much to tell you, but what were you saying about the
General?"
Posted by: f15tray22 Aug 26 2005, 12:24 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 05:19 PM)
Alright Thom, I'll bet you 50 gold that they all die
trying. You in?We're gonna have to liberate the imperial city soon, so be
prepared for one big-[censored] battle. Just stick by me and I'm sure you'll be
fine.
Thom's face changed to a serious expression. "I don't think I will not
join in on that bet. And I think it would be wise if you keep at least a small
amount of faith in them. We will all die in this reality. They are our only
hope from what you have told me." Thom then smiled and said, "And I
can handle myself."
Posted by: serakit Aug 26 2005, 12:25 AM
Kokotr looked around at the faces of leagionares.
Most looked tired but he was never good at telling what people think. Well,
hopefully i'm wrong, don't wanna fight alone. He thought to himself. Hmm.......wonder
if i can find some food and dronk.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 06:19 PM)
Alright Thom, I'll bet you 50 gold that they all die
trying. You in?We're gonna have to liberate the imperial city soon, so be
prepared for one big-[censored] battle. Just stick by me and I'm sure you'll be
fine.
Tsei frowned. "Do you want them to fail?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 25 2005, 06:17 PM)
Slyvos turned to Tris, half of him giving the man a friendly
smile and the other just glared at him with eyes that felt as if they they
wanted to tear him apart and devour his very soul...
"well, can't even recognize us aye tris? Pathetic... can't blame you too
badly but it's sad."
Loranna shoots Slyvos a quick glare. "Do you want to sleep in a
seperate room for a week after this is done?" she asks.
She looks back at Tris, awaiting his answer to Goranthir - and wondering if his
lack of answer to her was a good sign or bad.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 26 2005, 12:27 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 25 2005, 02:24 PM)
Thom's face changed to a serious expression. "I don't think
I will not join in on that bet. And I think it would be wise if you keep at
least a small amount of faith in them. We will all die in this reality. They
are our only hope from what you have told me." Thom then smiled and said,
"And I can handle myself."
"If you have so much confidence in them why not bet on them? Besides they
must go through many dangers, perhaps even confrontoing gods themselves. Not to
mention ancient warriors that have been traing for thousands of years. Our
group may be powerful but none can stand before enemies like those." He
looked to Tsei, "I want them to succeed, but honestly what are their
chances?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 26 2005, 12:29 AM
Both halves of slyvos' body just twitched
uncomfortably, and refrained from speaking.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 06:27 PM)
If you have so much confidence in them why not bet on
them? Besides they must go through many dangers, perhaps even confrontoing gods
themselves. Not to mention ancient warriors that have been traing for thousands
of years. Our group may be powerful but none can stand before enemies like
those." He looked to Tsei, "I want them to succeed, but honestly what
are their chances?
"I saw them, and you fight in the arena. They will suceed , I know
it." Tsei looked at Falco, a slightly annoyed look on her face.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 26 2005, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 02:30 PM)
"I saw them, and you fight in the arena. They will
suceed, I know it." She looked at Falco, a slightly annoyed look on her
face.
"What? I just think we should look at this realisticly/ I mean come
one.... its best to be prepared for the worst."
Posted by: f15tray22 Aug 26 2005, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 05:27 PM)
If you have so much confidence in them why not bet on
them? Besides they must go through many dangers, perhaps even confrontoing gods
themselves. Not to mention ancient warriors that have been traing for thousands
of years. Our group may be powerfl but none can stand before enemies like
those.
Thom frowned again. "Where is your sense of brotherhood? Where is your
loyalty? What happened to sticking with the friends that saved your [censored]
so many times? Have faith. They will return; victorious too." Thom looked
over to Tsei and smiled. "Hello, my name is Thom."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 12:32 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 05:23 PM)
Like I said, you should've seen me three spheres
ago," Goranthir laughed. It was not his normal boisterous laugh, of
a carefree 16-year-old. It was the deep, warm chuckle of the seasoned
veteran, the warrior at his peak, with many battles before him, and many more
ahead. Tinged with sadness without despair. "Much to tell you, but what
were you saying about the General?
"The General will want to know you made it, that's all I was going to
say," Tris said. He couldn't stop staring at Goranthir. "Seeing all
of you... well, it almost makes up for the journey. What happened three spheres
ago?"
He tactfully ignored Slyvos. Which, let's face it, was something he had a lot
of practice doing.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 12:37 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 06:31 PM)
What? I just think we should look at this realisticly/ I
mean come one.... its best to be prepared for the worst.
She turned away from him, and smiled at Thom.
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 25 2005, 06:31 PM)
Thom frowned again. "Where is your sense of brotherhood?
Where is your loyalty? What happened to sticking with the friends that saved
your [censored] so many times? Have faith. They will return; victorious
too." Thom looked over to Tsei and smiled. "Hello, my name is
Thom."
She nodded as he spoke, and said "He's right. Why weren't you with the
eight?" Tsei asked.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 06:32 PM)
The General will want to know you made it, that's all I
was going to say," Tris said. He couldn't stop staring at Goranthir.
"Seeing all of you... well, it almost makes up for the journey. What
happened three spheres ago?
He tactfully ignored Slyvos. Which, let's face it, was something he had a lot
of practice doing.
"I was you," Goranthir ceased laughing, but still smiled sadly.
"I don't know why. It was an image of a hero I suppose I had in my mind,
which was an ideal, but not really me at my heart. I had to work a little
harder than most to accept what my inner self was, since I've always been told
that it would not be my fate. I needed to get something in Zenithar, which
Deothur was sweet enough to find for me because no one there would sell it.
Trust."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 26 2005, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 04:31 PM)
What? I just think we should look at this realisticly/ I
mean come one.... its best to be prepared for the worst.
"If they fail," said a quiet, heavily accented voice from behind
them, "there will be nothing to prepare for."
It was the little Bosmer scout, the one called Spooky. It was hard to say how
long he'd been walking there.
"I will take your bet, for if they fail, you will not be here to
collect."
Posted by: raithen Aug 26 2005, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 25 2005, 06:31 PM)
Thom frowned again. "Where is your sense of brotherhood?
Where is your loyalty? What happened to sticking with the friends that saved
your [censored] so many times? Have faith. They will return; victorious
too."
"How about we all just pray for the Eight and leave it to them to do their
job," said Raithen, riding up on his white steed. "You shouldn't
worry about such things that cannot be prevented. If they fail, Aedra forbid
it, then that's the end of our normal universe. If they succeed, then we all go
down to the tavern for a drink..." He smiled.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 26 2005, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 02:37 PM)
She nodded as he spoke, and said "He's right. Why weren't
you with the eight?" Tsei asked.
"Because I know enough not to get myself killed on some hopeless journey.
I didn't say anything to them, as I din't want to lessen their confidence.
Probably dead by now anyway....Don't get me wrong I want them to succeed but I
know they won't."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 06:39 PM)
Because I know enough not to get myself killed on some
hopeless journey. I didn't say anything to them, as I din't want to lessen
their confidence. Probably dead by now anyway....Don't get me wrong I want them
to succeed but I know they won't.
Tsei looked at him "I thought you weren't a coward, Falco. Seems like you
are."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 12:42 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 06:39 PM)
Because I know enough not to get myself killed on some
hopeless journey. I didn't say anything to them, as I din't want to lessen
their confidence. Probably dead by now anyway....Don't get me wrong I want them
to succeed but I know they won't.
"So, you're betting against my daughter, I hear," rumbles a Nordic
voice from off to the side.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 25 2005, 06:38 PM)
If they fail," said a quiet, heavily accented voice
from behind them, "there will be nothing to prepare for.
It was the little Bosmer scout, the one called Spooky. It was hard to say how
long he'd been walking there.
"I will take your bet, for if they fail, you will not be here to collect."
"As will I," Gram says. "One million gold says, the Eight will
bring back victory to earn them the hushed awe of all in Svongarde."
He grins fiercely, and says "Now, no more talk of whether they will win or
not; we have our own battle to prepare for. We should save our strength for
that."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 26 2005, 12:43 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 04:38 PM)
I was you," Goranthir ceased laughing, but still
smiled sadly. "I don't know why. It was an image of a hero I suppose
I had in my mind, which was an ideal, but not really me at my heart. I
had to work a little harder than most to accept what my inner self was, since
I've always been told that it would not be my fate. I needed to get
something in Zenithar, which Deothur was sweet enough to find for me because no
one there would sell it. Trust.
"I'm afraid he didn't have your sparkling personality, though," said
Herwyn.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 26 2005, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 02:41 PM)
Tsei looked at him "I thought you weren't a coward, Falco.
Seems like you are."
"Course I am. I can take risks but only up to the point knowing if I'll
succeed. Why waste one's life trying the impossible? Its all about knowing your
limitations."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 02:42 PM)
"So, you're betting against my daughter, I hear,"
rumbles a Nordic voice from off to the side.
"As will I," Gram says. "One million gold says, the Eight
will bring back victory to earn them the hushed awe of all in Svongarde."
He grins fiercely, and says "Now, no more talk of whether they will win or
not; we have our own battle to prepare for. We should save our strength
for that."
"Gram I'll bet 3,000 gold they all die. Its all I have. Now we should get
back to marching in this damn cold."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 06:46 PM)
Course I am. I can take risks but only up to the point
knowing if I'll succeed. Why waste one's life trying the impossible? Its all
about knowing your limitations.
"Gram I'll bet 3,000 gold they all die. Its all I have. Now we should get
back to marching in this damn cold."
"I hope for your sake, they do live. So I can tell them what you've done
here." She walks foward, visibly upset.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 25 2005, 06:43 PM)
"I'm afraid he didn't have your sparkling personality, though,"
said Herwyn.
Goranthir laughed heartily, almost crying, and then he slapped Herwyn on his
back. "And you were an amorphous curmudgeon, my friend, but we rise."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 12:49 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 06:47 PM)
Goranthir laughed heartily, almost crying, and then he slapped
Herwyn on his back. "And you were an amorphous curmudgeon, my friend, but we
rise."
"Yes, we do," Loranna says, looking over to Slyvos and wrapping an
arm around his shoulders, pulling his demonic side closer to her. "Even
our true selves can still rise; even the champions of the Aedra can still rise,
as one proved in Julianos's realm."
Posted by: f15tray22 Aug 26 2005, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 05:47 PM)
"I hope for your sake, they do live. So I can tell them
what you've done here." She walks foward, visibly upset.
Thom looked to Falco and said, "She is serious, I hope you know. Well,
anyway, he is right; lets save our strength."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 05:38 PM)
I was you," Goranthir ceased laughing, but still
smiled sadly. "I don't know why. It was an image of a hero I suppose
I had in my mind, which was an ideal, but not really me at my heart. I
had to work a little harder than most to accept what my inner self was, since
I've always been told that it would not be my fate. I needed to get
something in Zenithar, which Deothur was sweet enough to find for me because no
one there would sell it. Trust.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 25 2005, 05:43 PM)
"I'm afraid he didn't have your sparkling personality,
though," said Herwyn.
Tris's mouth fell open, and he started to reply, before glancing at Herwyn.
"That's... flattering... and really sad... and it's probably lucky I
wasn't there to knock you in the teeth. Barely know who I am anymore, with all
this running back and forth; another Tris Gaerington would have been just that
much too much. Fate, what's fate? Ciel's fate was to die in the Vaults of
Gemin. Your fate is to be... what are you, anyway?"
Tris grinned.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 26 2005, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 02:47 PM)
"I hope for your sake, they do live. So I can tell them
what you've done here." She walks foward, visibly upset.
"I hope so too Tsei... I hope so too..." Hmmm If I have to ditch
this army, what would be a safe place to live out my life away from the
azurites. Perhaps the orcs of orninsium, I'm sure they wouldn't take kindly to
azurites in their land. Thats it once the others die and this army is crushed,
I'll go there, hopefully it'll last long enough for me to grow old in."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 06:50 PM)
"I hope so too Tsei... I hope so too..." Hmmm If I
have to ditch this army, what would be a safe place to live out my life away
from the azurites. Perhaps the orcs of orninsium, I'm sure they wouldn't take
kindly to azurites in their land. Thats it once the others die and this army is
crushed, I'll go there, hopefully it'll last long enough for me to grow old
in."
She heard the insincerity in his voice. She was seeing his true self
now. He was out for himself, and no one else. Tsei turned for a moment, and
nearly cast a spell on Falco, but stopped. He wasn't worth it.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 26 2005, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 04:47 PM)
Goranthir laughed heartily, almost crying, and then he slapped
Herwyn on his back. "And you were an amorphous curmudgeon, my friend, but we
rise."
Herwyn smiled widely. "An... Yes, it was quite a journey for all of
us."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 26 2005, 12:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 02:53 PM)
She heard the insincerity in his voice. She was seeing his
true self now. He was out for himself, and no one else. Tsei turned for a
moment, and nearly cast a spell on Falco, but stopped. He wasn't worth it.
Falco saw the look Tsei gave him. He muttered something along the lines of....
"What did I do?...I'll never understand women."
Posted by: f15tray22 Aug 26 2005, 12:57 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 25 2005, 05:55 PM)
Falco saw the look Tsei gave him. He muttered something along
the lines of.... "What did I do?...I'll never understand women."
"Well, if you wished to have any chance with her, it is long gone now. And
its not women you need to understand, its everyone." Thom continued
walking.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 01:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 06:50 PM)
Tris's mouth fell open, and he started to reply, before glancing
at Herwyn.
"That's... flattering... and really sad... and it's probably lucky I
wasn't there to knock you in the teeth. Barely know who I am anymore, with all
this running back and forth; another Tris Gaerington would have been just
that much too much. Fate, what's fate? Ciel's fate was to die in the
Vaults of Gemin. Your fate is to be... what are you, anyway?"
Tris grinned.
Goranthir chuckled. "I'm glad you weren't there too, if that would be your
reaction to a confused boy trying to find his way," He spoke of himself
almost as if it were years ago, with affection and deep regret. "What am I
now? I am a potential. The heir to two kingdoms."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 26 2005, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 25 2005, 02:57 PM)
"Well, if you wished to have any chance with her, it is
long gone now. And its not women you need to understand, its everyone."
Thom continued walking.
Falco shrugged, Just because I'm a realist, not an idealist everyone's mad
at me now? Ughhh I better go talk to Tsei. A lot of apologies seem in order.
Falco groaned a little and quikened his pace.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 01:10 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 06:01 PM)
Goranthir chuckled. "I'm glad you weren't there too, if
that would be your reaction to a confused boy trying to find his way," He
spoke of himself almost as if it were years ago, with affection and deep
regret. "What am I now? I am a potential. The heir to two
kingdoms."
"I wouldn't have hit you, Goran," Tris said, in a different tone.
He couldn't explain how hard it had been for him to cross the spheres, this
last time; how close he had come to losing his nerve altogether, before
Cyndarius spoke to him. Not to this Goranthir.
He blushed, deep red, and changed the subject.
"The ninth sphere, the plains of conflict... all you have to do is enter,
right? The General has been there; she says it's different every time, so
there's no use telling about it. But you can ask the other fighters who have
come from there, defeated, what's going on right now."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 01:14 AM
"Well, I'm sure no one wants to see me
naked anymore, so I'm going to go pick up some armor." He grinned and
walked over to one of the smiths. He wasn't entirely sure how to go about this.
"Erm, may I have some armor? Wolf, if you have it."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 07:10 PM)
"I wouldn't have hit you, Goran," Tris said, in
a different tone.
He couldn't explain how hard it had been for him to cross the spheres, this
last time; how close he had come to losing his nerve altogether, before
Cyndarius spoke to him. Not to this Goranthir.
He blushed, deep red, and changed the subject.
"The ninth sphere, the plains of conflict... all you have to do is enter,
right? The General has been there; she says it's different every
time, so there's no use telling about it. But you can ask the other fighters
who have come from there, defeated, what's going on right now."
Goranthir's eyes looked at Tris, fine lines of worry and happiness creasing
around their edges, and unspoken, he said "I know" to Tris's comment.
"Let us find someone with the freshest wounds then," the King said.
"Someone who knows immediately what is chic amongst the warriors."
He turned from Tris, scanning the crowd.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 07:10 PM)
"I wouldn't have hit you, Goran," Tris said, in
a different tone.
He couldn't explain how hard it had been for him to cross the spheres, this
last time; how close he had come to losing his nerve altogether, before
Cyndarius spoke to him. Not to this Goranthir.
He blushed, deep red, and changed the subject.
"The ninth sphere, the plains of conflict... all you have to do is enter,
right? The General has been there; she says it's different every
time, so there's no use telling about it. But you can ask the other fighters
who have come from there, defeated, what's going on right now."
"Deothur suggested that as well, when he told us that he can heal and do
some fighting if he must," Loranna says. "Let's go talk to people,
then plan with that in mind."
She heads off to start asking around about what's waiting on the plains of
conflict.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 01:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 06:14 PM)
Well, I'm sure no one wants to see me naked anymore, so
I'm going to go pick up some armor." He grinned and walked over to one of
the smiths. He wasn't entirely sure how to go about this. "Erm, may I have
some armor? Wolf, if you have it.
The smith looked up from his forge. He was Dwemer, a Dwemer ghost; he must have
been here, in the antechamber of souls, a very long time. He motioned with his
head and several apprentices began to measure Isidor for new armor.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 01:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 07:19 PM)
Deothur suggested that as well, when he told us that he
can heal and do some fighting if he must," Loranna says. "Let's
go talk to people, then plan with that in mind.
She heads off to start asking around about what's waiting on the plains of
conflict.
While they looked through the crowd, Goranthir also looked for a jeweler who
could create some specific spellbound items he had in mind.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 07:22 PM)
The smith looked up from his forge. He was Dwemer, a Dwemer
ghost; he must have been here, in the antechamber of souls, a very long
time. He motioned with his head and several apprentices began to measure Isidor
for new armor.
Isidor stood still while he was measured, but, rather rudely, stared at the
Dwemer. He had never seen one living, much less a ghost.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 06:19 PM)
Deothur suggested that as well, when he told us that he
can heal and do some fighting if he must," Loranna says. "Let's
go talk to people, then plan with that in mind.
She heads off to start asking around about what's waiting on the plains of
conflict.
It wasn't difficult to pick up the general tone of the conversations. The
gathered combatants were unhappy; and not just in the ordinary way people in a
group are often unhappy, but in the way of people responding to a new, unusual
disaster. There were complaints, whispered arguments, some of them escalating
into shouting.
"It is over," one woman said. She was a Breton, or something like a
Breton; she wore an antique style of clothing, with fur garments, and shell
jewelry in her hair. She was at the head of a group of five warriors, similarly
dressed. "We are leaving, all of us who remain. You should go too. When
all have left, there will be no one here for them to fight; they will become
bored, and move on."
"Coward!" an Argonian hissed. "Cowards, all of you. They can be
defeated, it's just a matter of finding the right tactic. All battle plans have
a weakness, and so does theirs. Use your brains for once, human!"
"My husband is trapped on the plains," the woman said. "He told
me to go. If I fight again, I will not be brave, only foolish, and if you
fight, you will join my husband, trapped there. Let them win, let them have the
plains; let them grow bored with no one to fight, and leave."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 07:31 PM)
It wasn't difficult to pick up the general tone of the
conversations. The gathered combatants were unhappy; and not just in the
ordinary way people in a group are often unhappy, but in the way of people
responding to a new, unusual disaster. There were complaints, whispered
arguments, some of them escalating into shouting.
"It is over," one woman said. She was a Breton, or something
like a Breton; she wore an antique style of clothing, with fur garments,
and shell jewelry in her hair. She was at the head of a group of five warriors,
similarly dressed. "We are leaving, all of us who remain. You should go
too. When all have left, there will be no one here for them to fight;
they will become bored, and move on."
"Coward!" an Argonian hissed. "Cowards, all of you. They
can be defeated, it's just a matter of finding the right tactic. All battle
plans have a weakness, and so does theirs. Use your brains for once,
human!"
"My husband is trapped on the plains," the woman said. "He
told me to go. If I fight again, I will not be brave, only foolish, and if you
fight, you will join my husband, trapped there. Let them win, let them have the
plains; let them grow bored with no one to fight, and leave."
Loranna looks to the woman, and says "Excuse me ... who are these people
you speak of? What sort of fighters are they?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 07:31 PM)
Coward!" an Argonian hissed. "Cowards, all
of you. They can be defeated, it's just a matter of finding the right tactic.
All battle plans have a weakness, and so does theirs. Use your brains for once,
human!
"What makes their tactics particularly effective?" Goranthir asks.
Posted by: Aki Aug 26 2005, 01:46 AM
Reichi, meanwhile, ambled over to one of the
Smiths. This one however, was obviously a weapon-smith, as theres were many
weapons about, most Reichi recognized. Things like Ebony longswords, Glass
staves, Silver daggers, Daedric Wakizashis.
He looked unsure, he knew he didn't have any gold. It wasn't something
you could take with you, at least, Reichi thought so. Did these ghosts have
their own currency? Or did the smiths just create their crafts for the wariors
to use, endlessly, without payment.
"Hey, can i have one of these?" Reichi asked, holding up the Daedric
Wakizashi he had seen before. "Do you guys got some kind of currency i
need to pay in around these parts..?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 06:34 PM)
Loranna looks to the woman, and says "Excuse me ... who are
these people you speak of? What sort of fighters are they?"
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 06:35 PM)
"What makes their tactics particularly effective?"
Goranthir asks.
The woman with the trapped husband ignored them, continuing to argue with the
Argonian.
"My husband was the greatest shaman the Horse-People of the Bjoulsae have
ever known. I have seen him defeat you before, and I know that he can
defeat me. I will not fight him, and so we go. I would rather be a coward than
a fool."
And she and her five warriors went... somewhere.
Another, more sympathetic man - an Imperial dressed in the white robes of a
priest of Mara - answered their questions.
"This warband, they're been here for as long as anyone can remember. They
call themselves the Source of All Sorrow, and though the membership changes as
people tire of the plains and return to the spheres, or try again with a new
warband, they have never left. They win, but they don't go through the gate
afterwards. They come back here and keep winning. And they get stronger and
more powerful every time they win. Now - they might as well be gods."
"They are gods," someone else said. "That's the only
explanation."
The Maran priest shrugged. "Maybe. Maybe the psijiics are right and we're
watching the birth of eight new gods. If that's true then I don't want to live
in whatever world they create, because they aren't nice people. One of them is
an old school Velothi necromancer, and somehow he's learned how to keep the
ghosts of the defeated from returning to the antechamber of souls. He binds them,
and uses their power, and their skills. There are who knows how many out there
now, trapped, an exhaustless supply of energy and ability and health, and any
time a new warband goes out to take them down, more people get trapped and it
just gets worse."
"They've started building things," a Redguard woman said.
"I saw with my own eyes. Nobody builds on the plains of conflict, they
don't remain the same long enough. But as long as the same warband is out
there, they do not change. And so they are building, where nothing has ever
been built."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 08:05 PM)
One of them is an old school Velothi necromancer, and
somehow he's learned how to keep the ghosts of the defeated from returning to
the antechamber of souls. He binds them, and uses their power, and their
skills. There are who knows how many out there now, trapped, an exhaustless
supply of energy and ability and health, and any time a new warband goes out to
take them down, more people get trapped and it just gets worse.
Goranthir looked to Sylvos. "Good thing you're here, friend."
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 08:05 PM)
"They've started building things," a
Redguard woman said. "I saw with my own eyes. Nobody builds on the plains
of conflict, they don't remain the same long enough. But as long as the same
warband is out there, they do not change. And so they are building, where
nothing has ever been built."
"What kind of things are they building?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 02:11 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 08:05 PM)
The woman with the trapped husband ignored them, continuing to
argue with the Argonian.
"My husband was the greatest shaman the Horse-People of the Bjoulsae have
ever known. I have seen him defeat you before, and I know that he can
defeat me. I will not fight him, and so we go. I would rather be a coward than
a fool."
And she and her five warriors went... somewhere.
Another, more sympathetic man - an Imperial dressed in the white robes of a
priest of Mara - answered their questions.
"This warband, they're been here for as long as anyone can remember. They
call themselves the Source of All Sorrow, and though the membership changes as
people tire of the plains and return to the spheres, or try again with a new
warband, they have never left. They win, but they don't go through the gate
afterwards. They come back here and keep winning. And they get stronger and
more powerful every time they win. Now - they might as well be gods."
"They are gods," someone else said. "That's the
only explanation."
The Maran priest shrugged. "Maybe. Maybe the psijiics are right and we're
watching the birth of eight new gods. If that's true then I don't want to live
in whatever world they create, because they aren't nice people. One of them is
an old school Velothi necromancer, and somehow he's learned how to keep the
ghosts of the defeated from returning to the antechamber of souls. He binds
them, and uses their power, and their skills. There are who knows how many out
there now, trapped, an exhaustless supply of energy and ability and health, and
any time a new warband goes out to take them down, more people get trapped and
it just gets worse."
"They've started building things," a Redguard woman
said. "I saw with my own eyes. Nobody builds on the plains of conflict,
they don't remain the same long enough. But as long as the same warband is out
there, they do not change. And so they are building, where nothing has ever
been built."
Loranna again thinks of her previous incarnations, in other realms, and her
lips set in a grim line. Souls being held hostage, used for power ...
Suddenly, she finds herself grateful that Slyvos was himself a necromancer; he
might be able to figure a way to break those souls free - if they could
get past the Source of All Sorrow's defenses ...
"What sort of things are they building?" Loranna asks. "Does
anyone know anything about where this Velothi is keeping the souls? Does he
bind them into items, are they kept in a single locations, does he eat
them?" She blushes as the last phrase slips from her lips.
Posted by: AND Aug 26 2005, 02:13 AM
Plaas murmured. HE could not feel his legs.
With every tiring step, it seemed as though his entire leg burned with the
intencity of oblivion. But what came after was much worse. The feeling of sheer
cold, a numbness, that could only be broken with the another painful step. But
with every step, his will could only made stronger. The will to march on and do
his duty, his duty to the Empire and the Emperor. And so he trudged on, through
the colds of Skyrim and to his final destination, the Imperial City. Cyrodiil.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 25 2005, 06:46 PM)
Reichi, meanwhile, ambled over to one of the Smiths. This one
however, was obviously a weapon-smith, as theres were many weapons about, most
Reichi recognized. Things like Ebony longswords, Glass staves, Silver daggers,
Daedric Wakizashis.
He looked unsure, he knew he didn't have any gold. It wasn't something
you could take with you, at least, Reichi thought so. Did these ghosts have
their own currency? Or did the smiths just create their crafts for the wariors
to use, endlessly, without payment.
"Hey, can i have one of these?" Reichi asked, holding up the Daedric
Wakizashi he had seen before. "Do you guys got some kind of currency i
need to pay in around these parts..?"
"No need for currency here," the smith said. A female high elf, with
startling bright green eyes. "Everyone has everything they could need.
People trade among themselves for the things they bring with them; that's
all."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 08:09 PM)
Goranthir looked to Sylvos. "Good thing you're here,
friend."
"What kind of things are they building?"
"Hopefully nothing that can't be destroyed by this." Isidor held his
axe aloft, fully armored. The wolf armor he wore was magnificent, pure white,
and beautiful. "Like it?" He said with a smile.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 08:19 PM)
"Hopefully nothing that can't be destroyed by this."
Isidor held his axe aloft, fully armored. The wolf armor he wore was
magnificent, pure white, and beautiful. "Like it?" He said with a
smile.
"Very nice," Goranthir laughed. "And very you. You should work
on your battle cry, and complete the package."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 02:24 AM
You don't think there are other
necromancers here?" a dark elven woman said scornfully. "I was the
scourge of the countryside, completely unstoppable until I destroyed my own
tower to spite my lover. There's nothing that can be done against so many; they
all act together, to strengthen each other. You think it's difficult to kill two
healers who are spending all their time healing each other? Try twenty. Try a
hundred. All of them healing the rest of them, one massive orgy of healing
energy, like the heat of the sun. Whatever you can do, they can counter it,
before you even think it.
"There's got to be someone in charge of this place, someone who cares
about what's going on. It's all been ruined!" a Bosmer said, and everyone
laughed at him.
"It's the plains of conflict," a scholarly man said, one of those
sorts of pedants that everyone just wishes would shut up and go away. "By definition
no one is in charge here."
The Redguard woman spoke.
"They are building engines of destruction. And they are building walls.
This is no longer a battlefield; it's a siege. The land is so charged with the
energy of all who have died there that a fallen sword grows into a tree of
swords, and so they build a castle of ebony."
"They bind the souls just as they are," someone else said. "It
would be easy enough to kill them, if you had a hundred years, except that they
heal and protect each other. And the spirits protect the Source, who are FILTHY
COWARDS WHO WON'T COME OUT FROM BEHIND THEM TO FIGHT!"
When one person raised his voice, all the others raised their voices as well.
Soon all was clamor.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 08:24 PM)
You don't think there are other necromancers
here?" a dark elven woman said scornfully. "I was the scourge
of the countryside, completely unstoppable until I destroyed my own tower to
spite my lover. There's nothing that can be done against so many; they
all act together, to strengthen each other. You think it's difficult to kill
two healers who are spending all their time healing each other? Try
twenty. Try a hundred. All of them healing the rest of them, one massive orgy
of healing energy, like the heat of the sun. Whatever you can do, they can
counter it, before you even think it.
"There's got to be someone in charge of this place, someone who cares
about what's going on. It's all been ruined!" a Bosmer said, and
everyone laughed at him.
"It's the plains of conflict," a scholarly man said, one of
those sorts of pedants that everyone just wishes would shut up and go away.
"By definition no one is in charge here."
The Redguard woman spoke.
"They are building engines of destruction. And they are building walls.
This is no longer a battlefield; it's a siege. The land is so charged
with the energy of all who have died there that a fallen sword grows into a
tree of swords, and so they build a castle of ebony."
"They bind the souls just as they are," someone else said.
"It would be easy enough to kill them, if you had a hundred years, except
that they heal and protect each other. And the spirits protect the Source, who
are FILTHY COWARDS WHO WON'T COME OUT FROM BEHIND THEM TO FIGHT!"
When one person raised his voice, all the others raised their voices as well.
Soon all was clamor.
"QUIET" Isidor yelled. "No matter what you may think, we have a
battle to plan and things to buy, so if you'd like to give us some useful, go
ahead, otherwise..." His voice trailed off.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 02:31 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 08:24 PM)
You don't think there are other necromancers
here?" a dark elven woman said scornfully. "I was the scourge
of the countryside, completely unstoppable until I destroyed my own tower to
spite my lover. There's nothing that can be done against so many; they
all act together, to strengthen each other. You think it's difficult to kill
two healers who are spending all their time healing each other? Try
twenty. Try a hundred. All of them healing the rest of them, one massive orgy
of healing energy, like the heat of the sun. Whatever you can do, they can
counter it, before you even think it.
"There's got to be someone in charge of this place, someone who cares
about what's going on. It's all been ruined!" a Bosmer said, and
everyone laughed at him.
"It's the plains of conflict," a scholarly man said, one of
those sorts of pedants that everyone just wishes would shut up and go away.
"By definition no one is in charge here."
The Redguard woman spoke.
"They are building engines of destruction. And they are building walls.
This is no longer a battlefield; it's a siege. The land is so charged
with the energy of all who have died there that a fallen sword grows into a
tree of swords, and so they build a castle of ebony."
"They bind the souls just as they are," someone else said.
"It would be easy enough to kill them, if you had a hundred years, except
that they heal and protect each other. And the spirits protect the Source, who
are FILTHY COWARDS WHO WON'T COME OUT FROM BEHIND THEM TO FIGHT!"
When one person raised his voice, all the others raised their voices as well.
Soon all was clamor.
Loranna flashed Isidor a brief, warm smile, but the woman's descriptions were
making her heart sink. From the sounds of it, they were going to be facing an
army, not a group of eight, an army with ebony fortifications. Still ...
"What meaning does time have, here," Loranna mutters to Isidor and
Goranthir. "Who knows how long has already passed back on Tamriel?"
Still, her face shows concern.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 02:31 AM
Goranthir nodded. His brow wrinkled in
worry, but his eyes remained calm. "They are confident."
He turned to the group. "I toyed around with a strategy before where I
pretended to lose my heart and run. In the arena, of course, my opponents were
my friends, and they didn't pursue me to try to finish me off. But the Warband
anticipates our fear, our hopelessness, and we can use that."
Posted by: Aki Aug 26 2005, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 08:17 PM)
No need for currency here," the smith said. A
female high elf, with startling bright green eyes. "Everyone has
everything they could need. People trade among themselves for the things they
bring with them; that's all.
Reichi nodded and walked off with the Wakizashi while everyone else seemed to
be involved in some big arguement. A enchanters later, the Wakizashi had gotten
its own enchantment, Dispell and Silence, and Reichi dubbed it MageBane. As
strike with a blade enchanted as such would cause some trouble to any mage.
QUOTE
He turned to the group. "I toyed around with a strategy
before where I pretended to lose my heart and run. In the arena, of course, my
opponents were my friends, and they didn't pursue me to try to finish me off.
But the Warband anticipates our fear, our hopelessness, and we can use
that."
"I like that, reminds me of the defense of Ald Raathim from Azurites in
the previous Blue Dawn," Reichi said. "I remeber hearing about how
the Azurites drew back when getting defeated and cut down the defenders who
chased after. Granted, the Azurites obviously eventually lost, but it was a
effective strategy. Maybe even with a few chamleon spells it could be even
better. Never saw what hit 'em."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 07:28 PM)
"QUIET" Isidor yelled. "No matter what you may
think, we have a battle to plan and things to buy, so if you'd like to give us
some useful, go ahead, otherwise..." His voice trailed off.
One shouting Nord, in the midst of such a crowd, had little impact.
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 25 2005, 07:43 PM)
Reichi nodded and walked off with the Wakizashi while everyone
else seemed to be involved in some big arguement. A enchanters later, the
Wakizashi had gotten its own enchantment, Dispell and Silence, and Reichi
dubbed it MageBane. As strike with a blade enchanted as such would cause some
trouble to any mage.
"I like that, reminds me of the defense of Ald Raathim from Azurites in
the previous Blue Dawn," Reichi said. "I remeber hearing about how
the Azurites drew back when getting defeated and cut down the defenders who
chased after. Granted, the Azurites obviously eventually lost, but it was a
effective strategy. Maybe even with a few chamleon spells it could be even
better. Never saw what hit 'em."
"That's an Underking quote," Tris said. "'Only in victory will
they be vulnerable to defeat.' Or something close to that. Which I always
thought sounded rather stupid, myself."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 26 2005, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 06:45 PM)
One shouting Nord, in the midst of such a crowd, had little
impact.
"That's an Underking quote," Tris said. "'Only in victory
will they be vulnerable to defeat.' Or something close to that. Which I always
thought sounded rather stupid, myself."
"I like the idea," said Herwyn, rotating his right arm experimentally,
getting used to a new suit of full plate armor.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 08:45 PM)
One shouting Nord, in the midst of such a crowd, had little
impact.
"That's an Underking quote," Tris said. "'Only in victory
will they be vulnerable to defeat.' Or something close to that. Which I always
thought sounded rather stupid, myself."
"The General had said we would be able to advance and control
territory," Loranna says. "Perhaps we should consider setting up our
own lines of battle."
She frowns as the shouting rings in her ears, raising her voice to be heard.
"So let me get this straight; do you mean to say they throw all their
bound souls out against whoever comes to fight? I thought battle here was done
among small groups."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 07:49 PM)
The General had said we would be able to advance and
control territory," Loranna says. "Perhaps we should consider
setting up our own lines of battle.
She frowns as the shouting rings in her ears, raising her voice to be
heard. "So let me get this straight; do you mean to say they throw
all their bound souls out against whoever comes to fight? I thought
battle here was done among small groups."
Deothur had returned. His expression was grave.
"That is exactly the problem, Loranna. The Source are only eight people;
but they have bound everyone who ever lost to them. They don't send them out to
fight; they bind them, they are immobile. But still a great source of power. I
am told I must see it to believe it."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 08:45 PM)
One shouting Nord, in the midst of such a crowd, had little
impact.
Isidor rolled his eyes, and went to get his armor enchanted.
In a few moments, the armor had diffrent resist element enchantments on each
piece. It now glowed in a faint light. He didn't want to get his axe enchanted.
He liked it the way it was. A plain, nordic axe, with something extra added on.
His father had told him it had been blessed by Stendarr, to drain strength from
it's victims, and give it to the weilder. Isidor didn't know if this was true
or not, but it gave him confidence.
He returned to the group, in time to hear Deothur's words.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh)
Deothur had returned. His expression was grave.
"That is exactly the problem, Loranna. The Source are only eight people;
but they have bound everyone who ever lost to them. They don't send them out to
fight; they bind them, they are immobile. But still a great source of power. I
am told I must see it to believe it."
Isidor frowned and said "We will face what we will face. We can only do so
much to prepare. Worrying and anixety does nothing to help us."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 08:56 PM)
Deothur had returned. His expression was grave.
"That is exactly the problem, Loranna. The Source are only eight
people; but they have bound everyone who ever lost to them. They don't
send them out to fight; they bind them, they are immobile. But still a
great source of power. I am told I must see it to believe it."
Loranna frowns, muttering " ... All right then; they're using these souls
as a source of power, not as troops. This is like my own potions back at
Tamriel, combined with my armor and my jewelry - my main source of power,
protected. We need to figure out how to cut them off from their power, or else
we're going to have to lure their team out one at a time and hope the eight of
us can take their individuals out one by one."
She didn't look too pleased with that last prospect.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna
@ Aug 25 2005, 09:04 PM)
Loranna
frowns, muttering " ... All right then; they're
using these souls as a source of power, not as troops. This is like my
own potions back at Tamriel, combined with my armor and my jewelry - my main
source of power, protected. We need to figure out how to cut them off
from their power, or else we're going to have to lure their team out one at a
time and hope the eight of us can take their individuals out one by one."
She didn't look too pleased with that last prospect.
"Perhaps one fighter charges ahead, takes the blows, and then the other
fighters rush to disable their source of power, while mages and archers cover.
But" He added "I'm no tactician."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 03:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 25 2005, 07:58 PM)
Isidor frowned and said "We will face what we will face. We
can only do so much to prepare. Worrying and anixety does nothing to help
us."
"Isidor, I did not bring you here to lose," Deothur said.
"Worrying needlessly is not my way. But if you wish to rush in without
preparation or understanding, you can find another saint."
QUOTE(Loranna
@ Aug 25 2005, 08:04 PM)
Loranna
frowns, muttering " ... All right then; they're
using these souls as a source of power, not as troops. This is like my
own potions back at Tamriel, combined with my armor and my jewelry - my main
source of power, protected. We need to figure out how to cut them off
from their power, or else we're going to have to lure their team out one at a
time and hope the eight of us can take their individuals out one by one."
She didn't look too pleased with that last prospect.
"It's exactly like mega-potions," Tris said. "Now, how exactly
do we do that?"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 09:08 PM)
Isidor, I did not bring you here to lose,"
Deothur said. "Worrying needlessly is not my way. But if you wish to rush
in without preparation or understanding, you can find another saint.
"That wasn't what I meant. I-I..." His voice trailed off. Deothur was
right.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 03:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 09:08 PM)
Isidor, I did not bring you here to lose,"
Deothur said. "Worrying needlessly is not my way. But if you wish to rush
in without preparation or understanding, you can find another saint.
"It's exactly like mega-potions," Tris said. "Now, how
exactly do we do that?"
"From the sounds of it, they haven't actually taken these souls into
themselves; their source of mega-power is external, like the Heart was for the
Tribunal," Loranna says. "There must be a connection then between the
Source and the bound souls."
She turns to Slyvos. "Dear, you were a contemporary of the Velothi; have
you ever heard of this sort of thing before? And how one could disrupt the flow
of power?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 09:08 PM)
It's exactly like mega-potions," Tris said.
"Now, how exactly do we do that?
“In Alinor, in the time of my great grandfather, there was a siege on an
impenetrable fortress, fueled by a similar powerful force deep within,”
Goranthir said dreamily, the sigils on his robe slightly glowing. “He sent in a
scout with twenty rings of mark and recall. The scout was excellent, and
managed to sneak into the heart of the castle where he set twenty marks. Then
he returned to my grandfather, and my grandfather gave the twenty rings to his
twenty greatest fighters. They recalled into the castle, took out the source of
the power, and were victorious.”
Posted by: f15tray22 Aug 26 2005, 03:36 AM
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 04:14 AM
While the group silently heard Goranthir's
story, he snapped out of his reverie and said: "Besides the source of
their power, the Warband is clearly composed of tactical geniuses, while we are
only, alas, tactically very, very bright," he smiled. "Loranna, how
are your Absorb Intelligence spells? It's a bit of dirty trick, but if we can
get them to forget all the hundreds of battles they've won and the tricks
they've mastered, that'd be awfully nice."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 10:14 PM)
While the group silently heard Goranthir's story, he snapped out
of his reverie and said: "Besides the source of their power, the Warband
is clearly composed of tactical geniuses, while we are only, alas, tactically
very, very bright," he smiled. "Loranna, how are your Absorb
Intelligence spells? It's a bit of dirty trick, but if we can get them to
forget all the hundreds of battles they've won and the tricks they've mastered,
that'd be awfully nice."
"Depends," Loranna says, grinning a little. "Assuming they don't
use their bound souls to resotre their lost stats instantly, I planned on using
that on their mages to bolster my own spellcasting. Assuming they thought of
that already - well, the whole problem now is dealing with their power source
first, isn't it? Thing to remember is, I'm not in my old body right now and I
don't have my mega potions, so my own spells are going to be a bit weaker than
the mighty 'crush Golden Saints in seconds' level I'm used to casting."
She chuckles. "Which may very well be our advantage in the end, you see.
If they've gotten too used to having an overwhelming strength advantage, they
may well have lost some of their tactical genius already. And I can speak from
personal experience how very, very intimidating it is to suddenly lose all the
power you've been counting on in the middle of a fight."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 04:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 10:21 PM)
Depends," Loranna says, grinning a little.
"Assuming they don't use their bound souls to resotre their lost stats
instantly, I planned on using that on their mages to bolster my own
spellcasting. Assuming they thought of that already - well, the whole
problem now is dealing with their power source first, isn't it? Thing to
remember is, I'm not in my old body right now and I don't have my mega potions,
so my own spells are going to be a bit weaker than the mighty 'crush Golden
Saints in seconds' level I'm used to casting.
She chuckles. "Which may very well be our advantage in the end, you
see. If they've gotten too used to having an overwhelming strength
advantage, they may well have lost some of their tactical genius already.
And I can speak from personal experience how very, very intimidating it is to
suddenly lose all the power you've been counting on in the middle of a
fight."
"That's true," the King nodded his head. "And another thing that
I thought of in the area of hexes and bolstering. You can bolster our strength,
agility, speed, endurance, and exhaust yourself, but you could bolster
something that I've learned recently is very important, perhaps the most
important thing in a battle like this ... Luck."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 10:24 PM)
That's true," the King nodded his head. "And
another thing that I thought of in the area of hexes and bolstering. You
can bolster our strength, agility, speed, endurance, and exhaust yourself, but
you could bolster something that I've learned recently is very important,
perhaps the most important thing in a battle like this ... Luck.
"Remember, I can only bolster things for so long," Loranna says,
gently. "Each of us should choose items to build on our own strengths, so
that my spells can add that much more to your already-enhanced power. Luck ...
we may wish to look into buying lucky charms to use for those moments when we
need to ensure something works."
"We should each make sure basic needs are covered for ourselves, build on
our strengths. Our weaknesses, that's what teamwork and cooperation are
for."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 26 2005, 04:40 AM
Anya, in the mean time, had grown
distracted. She could only handle so much bantering before she became bored;
especially now, in this state of mind.
She had wandered over to the smiths and shops. Some of the jewlery caught her
eye, shining brightly with their enchantments. She walked over and stared at
them in awe. "What do these do?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 10:34 PM)
Remember, I can only bolster things for so long,"
Loranna says, gently. "Each of us should choose items to build on
our own strengths, so that my spells can add that much more to your
already-enhanced power. Luck ... we may wish to look into buying lucky
charms to use for those moments when we need to ensure something works.
"We should each make sure basic needs are covered for ourselves, build on
our strengths. Our weaknesses, that's what teamwork and cooperation are
for."
"Agreed," Goranthir said. "My point was that Luck affects
everything, while Enhanced Speed or Enhanced Strength is localized. I think we
should invest in that for one and all, for everyone to use just as trouble
comes."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 04:48 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 10:43 PM)
Agreed," Goranthir said. "My point was that Luck
affects everything, while Enhanced Speed or Enhanced Strength is
localized. I think we should invest in that for one and all, for everyone
to use just as trouble comes.
"That, basic healing for emergancies, curative effects, spell reflection,
dispel," Loranna says, listing things off on her fingers. "Recall too
- we should consider setting up someplace to fall back and regroup. I should
look into having my staff here imbued with either absorb effects or fortify
effects in case my magicka is running low. Slyvos could probably use something
similar as well, perhaps a staff of summoning ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 04:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 10:48 PM)
That, basic healing for emergancies, curative effects,
spell reflection, dispel," Loranna says, listing things off on her
fingers. "Recall too - we should consider setting up someplace to
fall back and regroup. I should look into having my staff here imbued
with either absorb effects or fortify effects in case my magicka is running low.
Slyvos could probably use something similar as well, perhaps a staff of
summoning ...
"If we're fighting through a fortress," the King said. "It might
be wise to have two Mark and Recall items each. That way, we can 'leap frog,'
and always have an alternate escape route. Say, we're moving from point A to
point D. We cast a Mark on A when we've secured it, and then move forward to B.
Once B is secure, we cast a Mark there. Then we move to C, and remove our Mark
from A. Now, if we get in trouble at D, we can retreat to C, and if we get in
trouble there, we still have one more means of escape. And we don't have to
retreat to the very start when we just need to get out of a sticky situation
... That makes sense to me ..."
He followed Anya to the jewelry shop. "How many Mark and Recall items do
you have available? We would like the lot."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 26 2005, 05:11 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 25 2005, 08:58 PM)
He followed Anya to the jewelry shop. "How many Mark
and Recall items do you have available? We would like the lot."
"Oh, hello, um, majesty." Anya fumbled, not quite sure how to address
him anymore. He looked so elegant, so kingly.
"Look at this one amulet. It fortifies marksmanship, and has a bound
longbow. This is perfect, and would make it so light carry a bow."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 05:16 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 25 2005, 11:11 PM)
"Oh, hello, um, majesty." Anya fumbled, not quite sure
how to address him anymore. He looked so elegant, so kingly.
"Look at this one amulet. It fortifies marksmanship, and has a bound
longbow. This is perfect, and would make it so light carry a bow."
"That would be perfect," Goranthir grinned. "Don't forget to
find something for your flying friend. And make sure he remembers that if I'm
fighting close to someone, he can breath fire on us both without fear of
hurting me. My cloak takes care of that."
ooc -- Out for an hour or two ...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 05:20 AM
"It's a little more complicated than
that," Deothur said. "So far no one has figured out how to get within
range of them; not even close. With so many mages working together, they have
area of effect magics which drain power and cause damage, in a radius so great
no one can begin to reach them to do any harm. Those who walk in range of the
spirits die within seconds, as if they walked into lava."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 05:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 11:20 PM)
It's a little more complicated than that,"
Deothur said. "So far no one has figured out how to get within range of
them; not even close. With so many mages working together, they have area
of effect magics which drain power and cause damage, in a radius so great no
one can begin to reach them to do any harm. Those who walk in range of the
spirits die within seconds, as if they walked into lava.
"Hmph," Loranna says, frowning. "So, basically, whatever ground
they control, no one can set foot on. Do they come out in search of other souls
to add to their collection at all, or do they just wait for people to fall into
their clutches?"
"Area effect magics ... we could conceivably stack items with enough
permanent reflect or absorb to counter those, but then we'd have sacrificed a
lot of power for actual fighting. Still ... perhaps a scout with such items
could penetrate their base, get an idea for what's going on, let us plan a
precise lightning fast strike ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 05:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 25 2005, 10:26 PM)
Hmph," Loranna says, frowning. "So,
basically, whatever ground they control, no one can set foot on. Do they
come out in search of other souls to add to their collection at all, or do they
just wait for people to fall into their clutches?
"Area effect magics ... we could conceivably stack items with enough
permanent reflect or absorb to counter those, but then we'd have sacrificed a
lot of power for actual fighting. Still ... perhaps a scout with such
items could penetrate their base, get an idea for what's going on, let us plan
a precise lightning fast strike ..."
"There is no way the resources of a team of eight can provide enough power
to reflect and absorb this much magicka," Deothur said. "I'm not sure
any of you are picturing the SCALE we're discussing. These are all of history's
greatest fighters, in this room. If the answer were anything simple and
obvious, it would have been found long ago.
"They do come out of their fortress to gather the dead and add them to the
walls; but they only come for the dead who lie within the area protected by
their other spirits."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 11:31 PM)
"There is no way the resources of a team of eight can
provide enough power to reflect and absorb this much magicka,"
Deothur said. "I'm not sure any of you are picturing the SCALE we're
discussing. These are all of history's greatest fighters, in this room. If the
answer were anything simple and obvious, it would have been found long ago.
"They do come out of their fortress to gather the dead and add them to the
walls; but they only come for the dead who lie within the area protected
by their other spirits."
Loranna's frown deepens. This situation was turning worse every time she tried
to figure a way to deal with it.
"All right ... and we can't get where we're going without going through
these people, right?" she asks, staring at her feet for a moment.
"Just to check on that ..."
She pauses, saying " ... We're walking on the hero's path now; we've come
through the spheres of the Divines and found something in each sphere. If I
understand the mythos of the hero, then these gifts we've gained should help us
face our final challenge - the question is, how?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 26 2005, 05:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 11:31 PM)
They do come out of their fortress to gather the dead and
add them to the walls; but they only come for the dead who lie within the
area protected by their other spirits.
Shaka looked at his tattoos for a moment, which were currently displaying the
sermons of Vivec. "Distracting," he murmured.
Like one brushing excess water off after a bath, he passed his hands over the
tattoos, which disappeared for the time being. Shaka, as Isidor had been, was
naked, and walked over to the armor merchants and weaponsmiths, but paused.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 26 2005, 05:45 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 09:31 PM)
They do come out of their fortress to gather the dead and
add them to the walls; but they only come for the dead who lie within the
area protected by their other spirits.
"Couldn't, um, someone play dead? Like we drain them until they nearly
are, and once inside, a one-shot ring fully restores them, or something."
Anya spoke up, "I still have my Invisible spell too..."
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 25 2005, 09:44 PM)
"Anya, did you have a shield that I could use?" he
asked her.
"Well, I have this Fish Scale sheild, it's impervious, supposedly."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 06:01 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 25 2005, 10:45 PM)
Couldn't, um, someone play dead? Like we drain them until
they nearly are, and once inside, a one-shot ring fully restores them, or
something." Anya spoke up, "I still have my Invisible spell
too...
"Well, I have this Fish Scale sheild, it's impervious, supposedly."
"The fish scale!" Deothur said. "That's something no one else
has, right there. Now if you could only coat yourself entirely in fish
scales..."
He smiled.
"The problem with playing dead is that you would have to play dead inside
their ring of death, and then you would BE dead. But perhaps you could play
dead right outside, and they would mistake you for being inside."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 06:04 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 12:01 AM)
The fish scale!" Deothur said. "That's
something no one else has, right there. Now if you could only coat yourself
entirely in fish scales...
He smiled.
"The problem with playing dead is that you would have to play dead inside
their ring of death, and then you would BE dead. But perhaps you could play
dead right outside, and they would mistake you for being inside."
"Anyone feel like going back and fishing in Mara's sphere?" Loranna
asks, grinning.
"Perhaps we can pool what gifts we have to help Anya's plan work,"
she continues. "The snake stone is potent against magic, though I don't
know if it would stop the level of power we're talking about. The flower would
let one see the truth, the arrow perhaps could be helpful as well ..."
Posted by: Dumbkid Aug 26 2005, 06:18 AM
The Epic of Yster the Sorrowful
Set to Verse by Plantius Sercusion
From northern frost did come mighty Yster, bold and true,
And with his axe that like moonlight shone, silver-shimmered hue,
Did strike down foe so numerous as the bitter snow
Each count added to the growing score
While Yster, mighty, battled with grace and strength not seen
Since ages past in grand Atmora
When mighty ones of old did go forth.
Giants were those men of old,
Heroes of renown, and with that strength
Came Yster, with flowing locks of golden Sheen
As one who carried in his hair the sun
His hand the moons,
And in his eyes so vibrant burning with starlight
Twinkling wild,
Came swiftly he and with his shining blade
Through the marrow of the fray did strike
All for one Iliendial, young
Maiden far off grand, of such
Beauty told to weave a quilt
Of stories to stretch from sea to distant shore and
Carry young Yster across ever greater stretch of land.
Though the snow unnatural beat upon his
Stalwart figure, never did it pierce to his heart
For it burned hot with love’s desire,
So valiantly he fought against the growing
Azure dawn, of twilight screams and beating wings
He raised his blade against the storm
As the world, bit by bit and thread by thread
Unraveled, so did mighty Yster push onward
Through the scrabble.
No blade or spell did strike him, no arrow
Paid him wounds, his flesh was left unmarred
And the minstrels may allude
To a secret plant from farthest north that makes one to
Be impossible to kill, but say I,
It was his heart that bade off woe and fortunes ill.
Through Skyrim south to Cyrodiil did
Travel Yster with his band
Of those so uncivilized most
Would scarcely call them man,
And as the battles raged, endless
Did they come, that each one
Would find his last hurrah and
In the violence fall.
Both day and night mighty Yster fought
To make his way back to the village far
Where waited young Iliendial
The stirring of his heart,
And though no blade did pierce him
Nor spell did lay him to death,
When at last he came to sweet
Iliendial she was found without breath.
Her life, the bitter cold had sought
To rend from her with its frigid blight
So Yster, sorrowful, in his distress
Did upon the rocks hurl himself
To cast off the last façade of life
And greet with open arms
Awaiting slumber, peace, and death
Posted by: syronj Aug 26 2005, 06:39 AM
As Shaka looked over the merchants' wares,
he found he was still capable of being surprised. Armor that was costly or
priceless to mortals was unremarkable here, including ebony and daedric. There
were no legendary items, of course.
Shaka began to seriously consider outfitting himself in full daedric armor,
unimaginable to himself as an Argonian. He still needed to think about the
helm. The full ebony helm was tempting, but he might want more vision than
through the narrow slits. . . .
"Anya, thank you for the scale shield," he said to her. "I'll
use it unless another of us would find it even more useful."
He found himself thinking of the Dragonbone Cuirass and the Spear of Bitter
Mercy. It had been a risk to leave them with Cyndarius' forces, but a greater
risk to try taking them into the Spheres. In the end, Shaka had left the spear
and cuirass behind rather than risk losing them forever.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 08:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 25 2005, 11:31 PM)
"There is no way the resources of a team of eight can
provide enough power to reflect and absorb this much magicka,"
Deothur said. "I'm not sure any of you are picturing the SCALE we're
discussing. These are all of history's greatest fighters, in this room. If the
answer were anything simple and obvious, it would have been found long ago.
Goranthir chuckled. "The only person who appreciated the scale was Isidor,
and you told him not to be so pessimistic."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 09:09 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 02:44 AM)
Goranthir chuckled. "The only person who appreciated the
scale was Isidor, and you told him not to be so pessimistic."
Loranna chuckles as well, and says "Well, hmm, one moment all ... I think
I have an idea ..."
And so Loranna began talking, telling how the gifts they had from the spheres
must surely have been for a reason, for was that not the nature of gifts from
the heavens? They had among them gifts that could protect one from physical and
magickal might, the ability to see through all lies, the strength to stand
one's ground, the pointedness of the teacher's ability to get through to the
most stubbron student, and the innocence that could let even the most anguished
and cynical soul see what he truly had, and might lose if he was not careful.
Who was their foe, again? A Velothi; someone who had been around for thousands
of years, constantly fighting, constantly staying to fight even when he had
won, constantly looking to increase his ability to fight and to win to the
point where he used his defeated opponents to fuel his further victories. A man
who would not move on, who kept others from moving on, who made it impossible
for people to even attempt moving on.
It could not be an accident that they who came through the spheres did so with
these tools, to find themselves facing this enemy.
And so, with much discussion, was the groundwork of a plan formed to strike at
the true heart of the problem.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 09:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 03:09 AM)
Loranna chuckles as well, and says "Well, hmm, one moment
all ... I think I have an idea ..."
And so Loranna began talking, telling how the gifts they had from the spheres
must surely have been for a reason, for was that not the nature of gifts from
the heavens? They had among them gifts that could protect one from
physical and magickal might, the ability to see through all lies, the strength
to stand one's ground, the pointedness of the teacher's ability to get through
to the most stubbron student, and the innocence that could let even the most
anguished and cynical soul see what he truly had, and might lose if he was not
careful.
Who was their foe, again? A Velothi; someone who had been around for
thousands of years, constantly fighting, constantly staying to fight even when
he had won, constantly looking to increase his ability to fight and to win to
the point where he used his defeated opponents to fuel his further
victories. A man who would not move on, who kept others from moving on,
who made it impossible for people to even attempt moving on.
It could not be an accident that they who came through the spheres did so with
these tools, to find themselves facing this enemy.
And so, with much discussion, was the groundwork of a plan formed to strike at
the true heart of the problem.
"I should have thought of that," said Goranthir, annoyed with
himself, a trace of the 16-year-old coming through.
So much for the wisdom of the Kings of Summerset ... But it is a good plan
...
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 09:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 03:19 AM)
"I should have thought of that," said Goranthir,
annoyed with himself, a trace of the 16-year-old coming through.
So much for the wisdom of the Kings of Summerset ... But it is a good plan
...
Loranna smiles at Goranthir. "We've had a lot to think about," she
tells him. "This plan only gives us the chance to face our foes on
something approximating even ground. I highly doubt that, even with their
godliness stripped from them, they'll just roll over and die, and no matter how
shaken they are by our gambit, they still have the edge in experience."
She shakes her head. "Your Majesty, everything you've discussed earlier is
still valid; we will still want to use those strategies. We should, in fact, be
ready to implement them as soon as this gambit works; I imagine the opposing
team will be out for blood."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 09:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 03:26 AM)
Loranna smiles at Goranthir. "We've had a lot to
think about," she tells him. "This plan only gives us the
chance to face our foes on something approximating even ground. I highly
doubt that, even with their godliness stripped from them, they'll just roll
over and die, and no matter how shaken they are by our gambit, they still have
the edge in experience."
She shakes her head. "Your Majesty, everything you've discussed
earlier is still valid; we will still want to use those strategies. We
should, in fact, be ready to implement them as soon as this gambit works; I
imagine the opposing team will be out for blood."
"I was thinking the same thing," Goranthir nods, turning back to the
jeweler to check on the enchanted rings and amulets he had ordered.
Posted by: syronj Aug 26 2005, 03:15 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 03:28 AM)
"I was thinking the same thing," Goranthir nods,
turning back to the jeweler to check on the enchanted rings and amulets he had
ordered.
"Goranthir, could one of my amulets be an Amulet of Shadows, but with a
longer duration, even Constant Effect?" asked Shaka. He had always found
the 80 percent chameleon effect useful.
Shaka planned to buy "exquisite" clothing and have it enchanted as an
extra layer of protection. In battle, he wouldn't be surprised if different
layers of armor and clothing spalled off. Shaka planned for them to have
healing qualities, among others.
He soon realized he would need more than enchanted clothing beneath the armor,
he needed physical protection as well -- perhaps a combination of quilted armor
and something like steel. It was strange to have to protect vulnerable parts,
but he was no longer Argonian.
Shaka already knew what he would enchant a sword with: armor-stripper, at the
least, and paralysis or another effect. But then he realized a paralysis effect
could be reflected back on him. Perhaps Shaka would have the weapon enchanted
with Absorb spells. He also considered a war hammer as a secondary weapon and
enchanting it. Fire was a possibility.
He remembered hearing of a daedric hammer called "Veloth's Judgement"
from his Temple days, so it seemed all the more appropriate to get an enchanted
hammer to use against a Velothi.
While he was at the armorers, Shaka picked up various throwing weapons for Anya
and himself. He would have no time to practice archery, but he could buy and
enchant a variety of other weapons -- throwing knives and stars.
Shaka waited and thought while a smith cut larger eye openings in an ebony helm
for him. He thought for a moment on the new flesh, and the nature of the
Spheres they had passed through.
For the first time, Shaka wondered what the world would be like if the gods
gave mortals their greatest test: refusing to manifest themselves. Shaka
pictured a Mundus where daedra worshippers faced only silent statues; where
tombs were left unguarded by ancestral ghosts; and where mortals lived and died
without ever being certain that there was something more.
What would it be like; a world of only faith, not proof? People of flesh and
blood writing scriptures, which would be collected into sacred texts and be expected
to be believed. On faith alone.
Shaka knew now this wasn't the world in which he had grown up. Yet he could
almost picture it existing, on some other plane.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 26 2005, 07:18 PM
Isidor wandered off to the smithies and
asked a small, dumpy imperial for some rings. He took two, one with a fireball
spell, and one with an icebolt spell. He fastened one on each hand, and
rejoined the group. There was more thing he wanted to do before they went. Did
he dare....?
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 08:32 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 26 2005, 09:15 AM)
"Goranthir, could one of my amulets be an Amulet of
Shadows, but with a longer duration, even Constant Effect?" asked
Shaka. He had always found the 80 percent chameleon effect useful.
"The great trick, of course, is to make sure that your enemies can't see
you, but your friends can. If Slyvos were to cast an area effect spell, and not
realize that you were in the vicinity ..." Goranthir frowned. "Though
I have certainly found invisibility to be a dangerous thing to deal with
myself. Worth considering."
Posted by: raithen Aug 26 2005, 09:42 PM
They were nearing ever closer to the city...
And still it snowed heavily. The path they had cleared had already began to
fill up with more snow, and the mages in front were working their best.
Trees past by Raithen as his steed continued on. He smelt the air: it smealt of
a coming battle. He began thinking of just how many people here would die
today.
OOC: Gone till Sunday.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 09:46 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 01:32 PM)
The great trick, of course, is to make sure that your enemies
can't see you, but your friends can. If Slyvos were to cast an area
effect spell, and not realize that you were in the vicinity ..." Goranthir
frowned. "Though I have certainly found invisibility to be a dangerous
thing to deal with myself. Worth considering.
"The warbands who win are the ones who understand each other so well that
there's no need to communicate," Deothur said. "All of you should
know where to be, and what to do, and the others must trust you to be there.
You shouldn't have to see each other."
An altercation had started near them. It wasn't possible for the spirits to
strike each other here, without bodies; physical contact could only take place
if both participants agreed to it. But that didn't prevent people from making
rude gestures. A heavily armored Imperial man had been arguing with a small
male Bosmer clad mostly in feathers; now he pretended to strike him. The
Imperial's hand slapped the forehead of the Bosmer; the Bosmer responded by
taking down his trousers and pretending to urinate on the Imperial's foot.
Tris, watching, laughed.
"What are you?" a Nord woman asked Tris. "Ranger of some type?
Acrobat? Got a warband?"
"Give it up, Ilina, no one wants to fight with you after the last
time," the Imperial whose foot had been insulted said.
"I'm sorry?" Tris said.
"They think you're a saint," Deothur said. "You're not a ghost,
obviously; and saints come in all flavors. If you stay here warbands without a
saint will keep trying to pick you up. You should go so you don't confuse
people."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 09:50 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 03:46 PM)
They think you're a saint," Deothur said.
"You're not a ghost, obviously; and saints come in all flavors. If
you stay here warbands without a saint will keep trying to pick you up. You
should go so you don't confuse people.
"All warbands have saints?" Goranthir asked. "Including the
Source?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 09:59 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 02:50 PM)
All warbands have saints?" Goranthir asked.
"Including the Source?
"It's possible to win without a saint," Deothur said. "Some warbands
do fight without one, relying on speed and massive amounts of damage to take
down the other team quickly. But it's rare. If your saint is alive, and a
single member of your band is alive, then he can bring you back to life at the
world pulse. Like using a candle to light other candles. So, obviously, it's an
advantage. I've been wondering if the world pulse - manipulation of the world
pulse - has anything to do with how the Source are binding souls."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 10:03 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 03:59 PM)
It's possible to win without a saint," Deothur
said. "Some warbands do fight without one, relying on speed and massive
amounts of damage to take down the other team quickly. But it's rare. If your
saint is alive, and a single member of your band is alive, then he can bring
you back to life at the world pulse. Like using a candle to light other
candles. So, obviously, it's an advantage. I've been wondering if the world
pulse - manipulation of the world pulse - has anything to do with how the
Source are binding souls.
"How long have they been victorious?" Goranthir asked, turning to the
assembled ghosts. "We know about their necromancer, but not their other
warriors, and their saint ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 26 2005, 10:13 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 03:03 PM)
How long have they been victorious?" Goranthir asked,
turning to the assembled ghosts. "We know about their necromancer, but not
their other warriors, and their saint ...
"The Source membership changes regularly," the Redguard woman who
seemed to be an expert on the situation said. "Their saint has been the
same since as long as anyone can remember. He's Altmer; self-styled, follows no
god but himself. Follows the path of excellence, he says, and all he cares
about is how good at the conflict you are. If you're good, he invites you into
the warband. If you're good enough, he drops the comrades he's fought with,
without a second thought."
"That's why they win," a Dunmer man said. "Loyalty and
friendship are part of the world illusion. He's got it right, even if he is an
Altmer. No sentimentality there. No attachment, if he tells you to be a
Redguard woman, you go onto the plains of conflict as a Redguard woman, and you
don't complain."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 04:13 PM)
The Source membership changes regularly," the
Redguard woman who seemed to be an expert on the situation said.
"Their saint has been the same since as long as anyone can remember. He's
Altmer; self-styled, follows no god but himself. Follows the path of
excellence, he says, and all he cares about is how good at the conflict you
are. If you're good, he invites you into the warband. If you're good enough, he
drops the comrades he's fought with, without a second thought.
"That's why they win," a Dunmer man said. "Loyalty and
friendship are part of the world illusion. He's got it right, even if he is an
Altmer. No sentimentality there. No attachment, if he tells you to be a
Redguard woman, you go onto the plains of conflict as a Redguard woman, and you
don't complain."
"A saint of himself," Goranthir chuckled, looking at his hands, which
like the rest of his body had the golden High Elf hue which was half of his
birthright. "Yes, I know something of the Altmer pride ..."
The King thought for a moment on that.
"Do any animals live on the plain?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 11:28 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 04:29 PM)
A saint of himself," Goranthir chuckled, looking at
his hands, which like the rest of his body had the golden High Elf hue which
was half of his birthright. "Yes, I know something of the Altmer pride
...
The King thought for a moment on that.
"Do any animals live on the plain?"
Loranna looks thoughtful. "I wonder who the true stubborn student is, in
this situation," she says. "The necromancer or the saint."
She laughs a little. "Odd-sounding phrase, The Necromancer and the
Saint," she comments.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 11:36 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 05:28 PM)
Loranna looks thoughtful. "I wonder who the true
stubborn student is, in this situation," she says. "The
necromancer or the saint."
She laughs a little. "Odd-sounding phrase, The Necromancer and the
Saint," she comments.
"And then there is the question of the flower," Goranthir nodded.
"Is it for us to see the truth, or them?"
Posted by: AND Aug 26 2005, 11:38 PM
Plaas stared at RAithen in envy. The
animal-who was obviously tired-carried RAithen throughout the journey. Plaas
coughed. HE had gained a cold because of the numbing blizzard. HE wouldn't have
been surprise if he had gotten hypothermia. But they did have healers in the
legion, so he was not worried. He coughed again. Then again. Soon he came into
a coughing fit. He fell over because of the force of the fit. He lay there, too
exhausted to move, waiting for someone to take notice.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 26 2005, 11:44 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 05:36 PM)
And then there is the question of the flower,"
Goranthir nodded. "Is it for us to see the truth, or them?
Loranna closes her eyes. "I am not sure," she admits. "I think,
though we have the basis of a plan right now, we could use a bit more time to
consider particulars. I can see logic behind both us and them being the true
reciepients of the flower ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 26 2005, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 05:44 PM)
Loranna closes her eyes. "I am not sure," she
admits. "I think, though we have the basis of a plan right now, we
could use a bit more time to consider particulars. I can see logic behind
both us and them being the true reciepients of the flower ..."
"What else can you tell us about this saint?" Goranthir addressed the
ghosts, looking particularly at the Redguard woman. "Does he participate
in the fighting?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 27 2005, 12:48 AM
Falco caught to Tsei, intent on apologizing
to her. Although due to his complete social ineptitude(brought on by living
alone for 15 years) he wasn't exactly sure what to say. "Errr... sorry
Tsei."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 01:09 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 26 2005, 06:48 PM)
Falco caught to Tsei, intent on apologizing to her.
Although due to his complete social ineptitude(brought on by living alone for
15 years) he wasn't exactly sure what to say. "Errr... sorry Tsei."
Tsei ignored him, and kept walking.
=====================================================
Isidor saw Loranna, standing with the group. It was now or never. He walked
over, and kissed her on the cheek. "Erm. Sorry about that."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 01:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 26 2005, 07:09 PM)
Isidor saw Loranna, standing with the group. It was now or
never. He walked over, and kissed her on the cheek. "Erm. Sorry about
that."
Loranna blinks, drawn out of her thoughts by Isidor's kiss. She looks over to the
virile warrior and raises her eyebrows, her lips curling up into a bemused
smile.
"Sorry about that? Why?" she asks. "It's no more than I do with
my friends, is it not?"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 07:16 PM)
Loranna blinks, drawn out of her thoughts by Isidor's
kiss. She looks over to the virile warrior and raises her eyebrows, her
lips curling up into a bemused smile.
"Sorry about that? Why?" she asks. "It's no more
than I do with my friends, is it not?"
Isidor blushed slightly and said "Well, Plain of Eternal Conflict sounds
painful, and not entirely safe, so I figured I'd do this now. If I don't get
another chance." He smiled sheepishly.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 27 2005, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 26 2005, 03:09 PM)
Tsei ignored him, and kept walking.
"Please Tsei... don't do this."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 01:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 26 2005, 07:17 PM)
Isidor blushed slightly and said "Well, Plain of Eternal
Conflict sounds painful, and not entirely safe, so I figured I'd do this now.
If I don't get another chance." He smiled sheepishly.
Loranna laughs. "So I was on The List Of Things To Do Before You Die,
hmm?" she asks, grinning. "I'm flattered."
She leans over and kisses Isidor on the cheek, quickly but fondly. "Now
everyone will want a kiss before we head out you know," she says. "It's
all your fault; I'll be known as the Kissing Champion of the Plains if we get
through this."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 26 2005, 07:18 PM)
Please Tsei... don't do this.
She glared at him. "Do what? I'm not betting on my friends. Or rooting for
them to die. Or looking for a way out. Or being a coward."
QUOTE(Loranna
@ Aug 26 2005, 07:22 PM)
Loranna
laughs. So I was on The List Of Things To Do
Before You Die, hmm?" she asks, grinning. "I'm flattered.
She leans over and kisses Isidor on the cheek, quickly but fondly.
"Now everyone will want a kiss before we head out you know," she
says. "It's all your fault; I'll be known as the Kissing Champion of
the Plains if we get through this."
He laughed and smiled. He blushed when she kissed him and mumbled "Thank
you."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 27 2005, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 26 2005, 03:27 PM)
She glared at him. "Do what? I'm not betting on my friends.
Or rooting for them to die. Or looking for a way out. Or being a coward."
Oh boy, this isn't gonna be easy. Falco sighed, he didn't much like
working things out. He much preferred action. But not this time. He would have
to try. He wouldn't let Tsei go like this. "Listen Tsei, I'm sorry Tsei. I
can't help it, I do fear death. If you call that cowardice then so be it. But
know that I'm not rooting for them to die. I truly wish for them to succeed,
but I have doubts anyone can. If need be I would go there. To at least try and
save the world. To save you..."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 26 2005, 07:31 PM)
Oh boy, this isn't gonna be easy.
Falco sighed, he didn't much like working things out. He much preferred action.
But not this time. He would have to try. He wouldn't let Tsei go like this.
"Listen Tsei, I'm sorry Tsei. I can't help it, I do fear death. If you
call that cowardice then so be it. But know that I'm not rooting for them to
die. I truly wish for them to succeed, but I have doubts anyone can. If need be
I would go there. To at least try and save the world. To save you..."
She softened slightly and said "It's allright." She put her arm
around him and walked with him. "Just have some confidence."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 27 2005, 01:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 26 2005, 03:33 PM)
She softened slightly and said "It's allright." She
put her arm around him and walked with him. "Just have some
confidence."
He smiled and took her arm. I think I said something right. But I'm not
sure. Oh I'm no good at these kinds of things. Might as well hope I did it
right "I'll try Tsei.. I'll try."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 27 2005, 02:01 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 26 2005, 11:38 PM)
Plaas stared at RAithen in envy. The animal-who was obviously
tired-carried RAithen throughout the journey. Plaas coughed. HE had gained a
cold because of the numbing blizzard. HE wouldn't have been surprise if he had
gotten hypothermia. But they did have healers in the legion, so he was not
worried. He coughed again. Then again. Soon he came into a coughing fit. He
fell over because of the force of the fit. He lay there, too exhausted to move,
waiting for someone to take notice.
Nalion rode through the ranks of the legions towards the front of the army. He
was thickly wrapped up in clothes to keep the worst of the cold and the wind
from himself, yet still, part of the chill made it through the layers and made
him shiver.
The mage was sunken in thought, letting the horse find the easiest way and just
kept it moving in the right direction.
Something woke him from his thoughts, as he noticed three soldiers standing
around a fourth body in the snow. Spurring Forsa to a faster trot, he headed
towards them.
"That's just stupid," one legionaire just said as Nalion arrived.
"We're supposed to save an Emperor, not dying by a cold. Keep yourself
healthy, guy..."
Looking up at the mage, the legionaire shrugged. "Seems like that one has
failed to see a healer when he should have done that a couple of hours ago.
Folly. I already sent for a healer."
Nalion recognized the figure lying on the ground. Plaas.
"I can deal with that and bring him to the healer's wagons.", the
mage answered, jumping down from his horse and kneeling besides the exhausted
imperial. Fine blue threads of magicka flowed from the mages hands to restore
Plaas' fatigue and health.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 02:05 AM
The Void
The smell of blood was in the air, and Bosriel, the pale little girl with the
long dark hair, the red eyes and redder lips, the Void Vampire, supped where
she could on the wounded, Azurite or Legionnaire. They were mortal enemies, but
their blood tasted the same.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 02:06 AM
You're on my list of things to do
before I die," Tris said, very softly, to Goranthir. "Anyway I'll
never see you like this again in this lifetime. I'm going to tell the General
you're here; good luck.
"There are animals," Deothur said. "Mostly magical creatures
that can live on spilled magicka, and carrion eaters. Nothing natural grows on
the plains of conflict."
"The Source's saint does fight," the Redguard woman said. "He's
a mage, I guess he knows everything there is to know about the schools of
magic, and you never know what to expect from him."
"I've met him," Deothur said. "I don't think the arrow of
insight would work with saints. We're... finished, if you understand me. We've
made our choice. It's the spirits, and the mortals, who have a choice that lies
before them, here."
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 02:12 AM
Plaas' eyes focused. He felt his legs again.
AS he pushed himself up again. As forced a grin on his face. "Thank you
Nalion." He whisperred. "I should keep moving." Plaas looked
around waiting for a place to get back into the line. He started to get into
teh line, trying to hide the barest trance of a limp.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:06 PM)
You're on my list of things to do before I
die," Tris said, very softly, to Goranthir. "Anyway I'll never
see you like this again in this lifetime. I'm going to tell the General you're
here; good luck.
"There are animals," Deothur said. "Mostly magical
creatures that can live on spilled magicka, and carrion eaters. Nothing natural
grows on the plains of conflict."
"The Source's saint does fight," the Redguard woman said.
"He's a mage, I guess he knows everything there is to know about the
schools of magic, and you never know what to expect from him."
"I've met him," Deothur said. "I don't think the arrow of
insight would work with saints. We're... finished, if you understand me. We've
made our choice. It's the spirits, and the mortals, who have a choice that lies
before them, here."
"I think I understand what you mean by finished, dear," Loranna says,
"and so that puts our plans for the arrow back to the necromancer who made
this power source."
"A mage who knows everything there is to know about magic; the Snake Stone
may not even be enough to stop his spells, and there's always ways to strike
people indirectly," Loranna continues. "Hopefully, we can keep him
from getting too many spells off, and if we can convince the necromancer to
abandon his plans ... well, maybe some of the others will, too."
She looks to Goranthir and Deothur. "Is there anything else we have not
yet considered?" she asks.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:06 PM)
You're on my list of things to do before I
die," Tris said, very softly, to Goranthir. "Anyway I'll never
see you like this again in this lifetime. I'm going to tell the General you're
here; good luck.
Goranthir smiled. "How long is this list of yours?"
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:06 PM)
There are animals," Deothur said. "Mostly
magical creatures that can live on spilled magicka, and carrion eaters. Nothing
natural grows on the plains of conflict.
"The Source's saint does fight," the Redguard woman said.
"He's a mage, I guess he knows everything there is to know about the
schools of magic, and you never know what to expect from him."
"I've met him," Deothur said. "I don't think the arrow of
insight would work with saints. We're... finished, if you understand me. We've
made our choice. It's the spirits, and the mortals, who have a choice that lies
before them, here."
"Hmm, I can speak with some magical creatures, and carrion eaters are
actually quite amusing in their way," Goranthir nodded. Hearing the words
about the saint, he said. "A bit of a paradox, this saint. On one hand, he
is a saint of excellence. His plans could be nothing more than surrounding
himself with the very best team he can find. On the other hand, he's a self-styled
saint. He worships no God but himself. And he's building siege equipment. He
may have goals other saints do not."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 27 2005, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 27 2005, 02:12 AM)
Plaas' eyes focused. He felt his legs again. AS he pushed himself
up again. As forced a grin on his face. "Thank you Nalion." He
whisperred. "I should keep moving." Plaas looked around waiting for a
place to get back into the line. He started to get into teh line, trying to
hide the barest trance of a limp.
"You will keep moving, but to the healer's wagons backwards and not
forward. I want to see you checked through thoroughly and in warmer clothes
than now.", Nalion replied, tugging at Plaas' shoulder and speaking in a
tone of 'no complaints now, just do it'.
"Jump on the horse.", the mage said, then turned to the legionaires.
"Thank you for your help."
Posted by: Dumbkid Aug 27 2005, 02:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 08:18 PM)
She looks to Goranthir and Deothur. "Is there anything else we have
not yet considered?" she asks.
"Isn't there always?" The ghost of an elderly imperial man said as he
passed by. "Best to make sure they aren't prepared for you, but that'd be
impossible. I'd say you're done for."
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 02:23 AM
Plaas started to blush. Nalion had treated
him as if he was a child. BUt he had to admit, It was almost time for war, and
it was not a time for being stuborn. Plaas swung hsi leg over the horse and
smiled. "Let's go."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 07:18 PM)
Goranthir smiled. "How long is this list of yours?"
"Hmm, I can speak with some magical creatures, and carrion eaters are
actually quite amusing in their way," Goranthir nodded. Hearing the
words about the saint, he said. "A bit of a paradox, this saint. On
one hand, he is a saint of excellence. His plans could be nothing more
than surrounding himself with the very best team he can find. On the
other hand, he's a self-styled saint. He worships no God but himself.
And he's building siege equipment. He may have goals other saints do
not."
"I don't know," Tris said. "I check things off regularly, but it
keeps getting longer, not shorter." He laughed, a little too loudly;
leaving them all here, to fight a battle he wouldn't even see, was frightening.
"I am sure that his goals are not mine," Deothur said. "However,
we are both still saints - or devils - depending on who you talk to."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 02:31 AM
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Aug 26 2005, 08:21 PM)
Isn't there always?" The ghost of an elderly
imperial man said as he passed by. "Best to make sure they aren't
prepared for you, but that'd be impossible. I'd say you're done
for.
Loranna smiles at the passing Imperial. "So noted," she says dryly.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:26 PM)
"I don't know," Tris said. "I check things
off regularly, but it keeps getting longer, not shorter." He
laughed, a little too loudly; leaving them all here, to fight a battle he
wouldn't even see, was frightening.
"I am sure that his goals are not mine," Deothur said.
"However, we are both still saints - or devils - depending on who you talk
to."
"He is building on the plains, which has never been done before,"
Loranna says. "Perhaps he hopes to carve out a part of this realm for
himself, with the best warriors of all time as his champions."
She pauses. "If we manage to beat his current team, that would be us at
the time," she says.
She sighs a little. "Perhaps we have prepared our plans as best as can
be," she says. "I still need to pick equipment; these clothes are
more just a reflection of my tastes, not really combat-worthy. Not for this
fight at least." She glances at her rings. "Pardon me ..."
She heads off to the stalls; long moments later, she returns - wearing full ice
armor, with the shield, and a long robe similar to her usual preferred outfit.
Two maces complete her ensemble; one on her back and the other on her belt.
"Shall we?" she asks.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 02:32 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 06:31 PM)
She heads off to the stalls; long moments later, she returns -
wearing full ice armor, with the shield, and a long robe similar to her usual
preferred outfit. Two maces complete her ensemble; one on her back and
the other on her belt.
"Shall we?" she asks.
""Shall we"?" said Herwyn, a bit incredulously. "Shall
we what?"
Posted by: Nalion Aug 27 2005, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 27 2005, 02:23 AM)
Plaas started to blush. Nalion had treated him as if he was a
child. BUt he had to admit, It was almost time for war, and it was not a time
for being stuborn. Plaas swung hsi leg over the horse and smiled. "Let's
go."
Nalion took Forsa's reins and led the horse to the side of the marching column,
then headed for the healer's wagons. As they arrived, he placed Plaas under
their care, asking to check him thoroughly and outfit him with warmer clothes
and shoes.
Turning to Plaas, he excused himself.
"I need to be going. Just care about yourself a bit more. We need good
men."
The mage mounted Forsa and thanked the healers. Making a clicking sound with
his tongue and lightly tipping the flanks of his destrier, he rode back towards
the front of the army.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 27 2005, 02:44 AM
Slyvos was wearing a simple, unassuming
robe, 10 rings, one on each finger, each with a different CE effect.
'everyone ready? if not, best we hurry... not to rush ya too badly.'
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:26 PM)
"I don't know," Tris said. "I check things
off regularly, but it keeps getting longer, not shorter." He
laughed, a little too loudly; leaving them all here, to fight a battle he
wouldn't even see, was frightening.
"I think I'll see you again," said Goranthir seriously, his eyes
showing the new trust he had, and with it the unspoken but clear message But
I may not. He embraced Tris and left quickly to pick up the necessary
items.
The King went around the group, passing each of them two rings and an amulet.
"The first ring casts Mark and Recall, and heal at the same time. We will
pick a spot to retreat to if need be. The second ring casts dispel, cure
disease, and cure poison. The amulet casts a powerful shield spell. These
should be your first line of defense. Even if you can cast some of these spells
already, use these items first, and conserve your magicka for when it
matters."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 26 2005, 08:32 PM)
"Shall we"?" said Herwyn, a bit
incredulously. "Shall we what?
"I'm sorry," Goranthir laughed loudly. "Shall we commit deicide
now?"
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 02:51 AM
Plaas watched as Nalion left.
He's right, you need to stop being stubborn. He thought
I know.
You also need to get mroe friends, you haven't talked at all.
I Know.
You need to-
SHUT UP!
Plaas looked to his left and watched as the healer tended to his leg. When they
were done, Plaas asked for some extra clothes. The mages gave him what looked
like Nordic Fur and hopped out of the wagon. He rejoined the marching collumn
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 26 2005, 08:44 PM)
Slyvos was wearing a simple, unassuming robe, 10 rings, one on
each finger, each with a different CE effect.
'everyone ready? if not, best we hurry... not to rush ya too badly.'
"I'm ready." Isidor replied. He was as ready as he was going to be,
at least.
QUOTE(Sheogorath)
"I think I'll see you again," said Goranthir seriously, his eyes
showing the new trust he had, and with it the unspoken but clear message But I
may not. He embraced Tris and left quickly to pick up the necessary items.
The King went around the group, passing each of them two rings and an amulet.
"The first ring casts Mark and Recall, and heal at the same time. We will
pick a spot to retreat to if need be. The second ring casts dispel, cure
disease, and cure poison. The amulet casts a powerful shield spell. These
should be your first line of defense. Even if you can cast some of these spells
already, use these items first, and conserve your magicka for when it
matters."
Isidor took the rings, and put the amuelt around his neck. "Good luck,
your Majesty." He said with a wink. "Good luck to everyone."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 07:31 PM)
Loranna smiles at the passing Imperial. "So
noted," she says dryly.
"He is building on the plains, which has never been done before,"
Loranna says. "Perhaps he hopes to carve out a part of this realm
for himself, with the best warriors of all time as his champions."
She pauses. "If we manage to beat his current team, that would be us
at the time," she says.
She sighs a little. "Perhaps we have prepared our plans as best as
can be," she says. "I still need to pick equipment; these
clothes are more just a reflection of my tastes, not really
combat-worthy. Not for this fight at least." She glances at
her rings. "Pardon me ..."
She heads off to the stalls; long moments later, she returns - wearing full ice
armor, with the shield, and a long robe similar to her usual preferred
outfit. Two maces complete her ensemble; one on her back and the other on
her belt.
"Shall we?" she asks.
"Better," Tris said. "You in that diaphanous ensemble... I was a
little afraid of you."
He kissed her, and bowed to the rest of them, and was gone.
"It's time," Deothur said. "Are you ready?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:53 PM)
Better," Tris said. "You in that
diaphanous ensemble... I was a little afraid of you.
He kissed her, and bowed to the rest of them, and was gone.
"It's time," Deothur said. "Are you ready?"
Loranna kisses Tris back, muttering under her breath as he leaves " ... Be
thankful we met then in Tamriel, Tris dear. Godspeed."
Hiding a frown born of last-minute worry, Loranna turns to Deothur and says
"Yes; let us go and be Sorrow's end."
Posted by: syronj Aug 27 2005, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:53 PM)
Better," Tris said. "You in that
diaphanous ensemble... I was a little afraid of you.
He kissed her, and bowed to the rest of them, and was gone.
"It's time," Deothur said. "Are you ready?"
Shaka wore full daedric armor now, with the ebony helm. The daedric warhammer
was slung on his back, and he carried the scale shield and an ebony longsword.
The warhammer would cast fire on strike, and the longsword was both an
armor-stripper and an absorber of health.
He glanced over at Anya fondly. "Ready."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:53 PM)
It's time," Deothur said. "Are you
ready?
Goranthir took a deep breath. He didn't know if he was ready or not. But it was
time.
The only other item he had bought for himself allowed him to summon forth bound
weapons, in case he lost the ebony daikatana. But he was not going to do that.
"Yes," he said.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:53 PM)
Better," Tris said. "You in that
diaphanous ensemble... I was a little afraid of you.
He kissed her, and bowed to the rest of them, and was gone.
"It's time," Deothur said. "Are you ready?"
"Yes." Isidor strapped his axe to his back, and stood a little
straighter. "And if we all make it through, make the Nine bless each of
you."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 27 2005, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 26 2005, 06:58 PM)
Shaka wore full daedric armor now, with the ebony helm.
The daedric warhammer was slung on his back, and he carried the scale shield
and an ebony longsword.
He glanced over at Anya fondly. "Ready."
Anya looked at her equipment, rechecking it. Her new full glass armor, light
but strong, was enchanted to improve speed, agility, accuracy, and some
strength. The clothes underneath provided some healing spells of her own.
She checked her belt, along it were various throwing daggers and throwing
stars, each enchanted with a few nasty effects. In the quiver along her thigh
were arrows, enchanted as well. She wore the various rings her group decided to
get, and an amulet with a bound longbow of a rather long duration.
"Um, yes, I think so... nothing missing."
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 03:09 AM
Plaas looked at the legionaires. HE saw one
he recognized but forgot his name.
Once again, your inability to communicate has caused you grief. he
thought
I thought I told you to SHUT UP!.
HE approached the familiar man. "Excuse my intrusion, but I recognize you.
May I ask your name?"
Posted by: serakit Aug 27 2005, 03:12 AM
The orc looked to his right and left then
said, "Who me? Names Kokotr but i can't recall your face might have me
mistakenin' but i have been to many a' town. Might I ask your name,
stranger?" he repiled with a warm hearted grin.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 03:13 AM
Time to start the fireworks
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Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role
Playing threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary:
Loranna, and her companions, have recently experienced a shift in reality,
finding themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn.
The heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites
were fighting against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet,
with his Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a
deadly foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men
controlled.
The Eight - Loranna, Herwyn Brand, Shaka, Anya, Isidor, Reichi, Goranthir, and
Slyvos - have succesfully crossed the spheres and now prepare to leave the
Antechamber of Souls, for thier final battle before finally reuniting with
Allie and the others.
Meanwhile, Cyndarius, the 103rd Legion, and those who did not go with the Eight
make their way through Skyrim to the fallen Imperial City,
hoping to rescue the Emperor from the Azurites. His men have recently joined up
with the 95th Legion, and have encountered some more heroes and refugees,
including Gram Pyrel, last seen heading out to Skyrim. The legions and the
heroes, flush with a recent victory over the Azurites in Pale Pass, conintue their march, praying for the success of the Eight as
they pass through Cyrodiil, growing ever closer to their goal.
Oh ... it's also snowing out. Cats and dogs.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 27 2005, 03:17 AM
SummarY: Falco Redflash, male argonian rogue
is currently being the uber romantic with Tsei. 
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 03:17 AM
Summary: Plaas Ne is an imperial with
Cyrandarius' group and is heading on to Cyrodiil.
IC: Plaas smiled back to the Orc. "My name is Plaas, I was with Loranna,
but I was in the legion before that. I was kicked out because a higher ranking
officer tricked me into a fight." Plaas made a fist. "Maybe after
this is all over I'll get revenge on him. I will always remember his
name-Dantooi Wiue. But that will be later. How did you end up in thsi
mess?"
Posted by: serakit Aug 27 2005, 03:22 AM
Summary: Kokotr is an Orc smith traveling
with the legions on their way to the capitol.
"Well," he laughed, "long story but short version, i feel asleep
in the rain, someone tripped over me, then all of the sudden i'm working for
the legion as a smith, cause i have nothing better to do." He gave a a
grin then offered Plaas some scrib jerky,
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 03:24 AM
Plaas accepted the jerky and started to bite
at it. "I suspect that we'll be there in a matter of hours. IT was nice
meeting you, Kokotr, I hope we'll both survive the upcoming onslaught."
Plaas offered him his hand.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 03:28 AM
Tamriel:
Cyndarius rode to the top of the little hill and looked south. He, the Legion's
scouts, and a number of officers and heroes had ridden ahead to see what lie
before them. It was doubtful any of them were prepared for what they saw.
Below them stretched the northmost reaches of the jungle that was Cyrodiil, but
the trees were white with unnatural snow, thier leaves withered and dead.
Beyond that was the great lake which surrounded the capitol. Impossibly, it was
frozen solid, it's surface like a rippled mirror, reflecting the orange flames
of the burning capitol that lie on the far shore.
Above, the sky was black with smoke and low clouds, and the swooping forms of
winged Daedra could be seen, fire-lit from below, swooping in and out of the
broken spires of the great city.
The city walls had been breeched many days ago, and for the most part the enemy
army had moved into the city. However, lines of tents, broken and abandoned
siege engines, and flaming hills of corpses still littered the icy plain before
the walls.
Cyndarius wiped the tears from his eyes. "I would've liked to have never
seen such a day as this.
"Set camp there," he said, pointing to a wide strip of
once-cultivated land just south of them. "And have the 103rd and the 95th
form for battle. The 18th will hold as reserve until the camp is secure."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 03:30 AM
Nine: The Plains of Conflict
There was no gate; there were no blades. Deothur said a single word:
Now.
And the Eight were in a new place, in new flesh.
It didn't hurt, exactly, becoming flesh again, but there was a sensation like
pain; a feeling of terrible loss, the loss of the infinite, the loss of the
true. They were less real than they had been a moment before. It was a shock to
take the breath away, like being dropped into cold water.
The plains of conflict were different every time the conflict began; but this
conflict had been going on for ages now, since the Source of All Suffering had
refused to leave. The place they had chosen to build their new world had a sort
of blasted beauty. The sky was orange shading to green, with massed purple
clouds like a darkening bruise. The land was barren orange stone with clouds of
orange dust whistling over it; here were plateaus, there were crevices. Spikes
of a different stone, faintly shimmering, rose from the ground. It was
soulstone, rare on Mundus; here more common than quartz.
Over the eight arched the branches of an ebony tree; its leaves rattled like
daggers.
Far below them, in the bottom of the hollow, a limpid pool shone like
starlight. Perhaps it was starlight; it had its own radiance. Perhaps it was
simply magicka welling up from the sodden ground. Beside the pool lay an
enormous dark beast.
All along the crest of the hill stood a dark, gleaming wall, a little lower
than a man's height. Behind the wall the sky was lit as if by some great city,
seen from a distance at dusk. That sky was filled with winged things that
wheeled and dove.
They could barely see the castle of the Source, behind the wall. But they could
hear it. It screamed and moaned, and the voices came to them on the wind.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 03:37 AM
Summary
Goranthir is one of the eight, once again a 16-year-old boy in enchanted
ranger's clothing, holding his ebony daikatana.
He made a call of greeting to the beast.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 03:42 AM
Herwyn Brand, again his dark-haired,
non-silvery self, reached up and slowly lowered the visor of his helm. He
hefted his new long, sharp-edged mace and looked up at the rattling metal tree
above his head. Taking one long step sideways, he stood clear of it's dangerous
foliage.
"Charming," he said.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 03:42 AM
Tamriel
Gram had been among the number who rode ahead with Cyndarius, and as he looks
upon frozen lake, the snow-covered jungle, and the burning city, he is stunned
into silence.
During the actual Dawn, he had seen action south of here; he had seen cities
burning, Twilights swooping through the air and mighty battlecats ravaging
anything that moved on the ground. He had been brought close to tears once,
seeing a hamlet torn apart as through from a child's senseless tantrum, and
this was in the days before he was reunited with his daughter and having met
her companions, in the days when he still measured his worth by the strength of
his arm and the courage in his heart, and thought tears something that a man of
his age should have left behind long ago.
Today, with his daughter off in the heavens, probably facing something ten
times worse than this, Gram feels two tears freezing their way down his cheeks.
By Kyne ...
Wiping his face roughly, he looks to Cyndarius, his expression saying it all.
Today, dream world or no dream world, they put right a monstrous wrong.
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 03:43 AM
Plaas was traveling with the 103th. His
heart seemed to die as the sight of Cyrodiil, a place where he often visited,
ran through his mind. My family, my friends. At least when I was marching, I
had hopees that they had somehow escaped into an untouched building. He
stared hopelessy for a chance to find life amoung the ruins. He could find
nothing. Nothing but rumble. His eyes began to water, and soon it turned to
tears. He wept for his family, he wept for himself, he wept for the future of
the world.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 27 2005, 03:45 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 27 2005, 03:28 AM)
Tamriel:
Cyndarius rode to the top of the little hill and looked south. He, the Legion's
scouts, and a number of officers and heroes had ridden ahead to see what lie
before them. It was doubtful any of them were prepared for what they saw.
Below them stretched the northmost reaches of the jungle that was Cyrodiil, but
the trees were white with unnatural snow, thier leaves withered and dead.
Beyond that was the great lake which surrounded the capitol. Impossibly, it was
frozen solid, it's surface like a rippled mirror, reflecting the orange flames
of the burning capitol that lie on the far shore.
Above, the sky was black with smoke and low clouds, and the swooping forms of
winged Daedra could be seen, fire-lit from below, swooping in and out of the
broken spires of the great city.
The city walls had been breeched many days ago, and for the most part the enemy
army had moved into the city. However, lines of tents, broken and abandoned
siege engines, and flaming hills of corpses still littered the icy plain before
the walls.
Cyndarius wiped the tears from his eyes. "I would've liked to have never
seen such a day as this.
"Set camp there," he said, pointing to a wide strip of
once-cultivated land just south of them. "And have the 103rd and the 95th
form for battle. The 18th will hold as reserve until the camp is secure."
Nalion rode up to Cyndarius and gazed down at the desolate city. It pained him
to see it like this. The mage had spent some time here during his wanderings, a
time of study and long night sitting in front of parchments and a single
candle.
Now, this was gone, and while Nalion was aware that this was not his
reality, it still hurt.
"And so it begins.", he said to Cyndarius and Gram. "I hope we
are not too late. Anything I can help you with? I fear my actual battlefield
experience is not worth mentioning. Or better, non-existant."
Nalion smiled weakly, then braced himself for the events to come. He took a
moment to close his eyes, then breathed deeply.
Posted by: Aki Aug 27 2005, 03:46 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi is with the other Seven (of Eight...) beyound the Spheres of the Eight
Aedra. And now, they've entered the plains of eternal conflict...
----
Reichi was back to his old Dunmer self once again. He held the Dagger Of Senses
in his left hand and his newly acquired Daedric Wakizashi in his right, which
was enchanted with Silence and dispell. He still wore the shining Golden armor
gifted to him by Akatosh's dragons. He drew the Wakizashi and Dagger, studying
the plains. He stepped away from the Ebony tree.
"They weren't lying about that sword falls and grows into a tree stuff I
guess," he said, regarding the black tree.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 03:46 AM
The Nine
"Not the word that came to my mind," Loranna says to Herwyn, her eyes
still focused on the city and the flying things above. Her new, Breton eyes
scan the horizon, her blond hair covered by her helm.
Taking on new flesh, she reflects, is not something one ought to do lightly.
She wonders how the Source's fighters handle changing their bodies at the whim
of their saint.
She looks over to Deothur, her hand lightly gripping the mace on her belt.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 27 2005, 03:49 AM
Slyvos looked around, his tall form, well,
towering over everyone else really.
'I don't like this place... not one bit. Too bad we couldn't fight like we were
back there...'
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 03:50 AM
Isidor gazed across the plain. He swallowed
hard, and unstrapped his axe. He held tightly in his hands. He was back to his
original form. This is where everything would be decided.
"Looks fun."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 03:51 AM
Let's set our initial Marks
here," said Goranthir. "So we can Recall far away if we're
overwhelmed ... We'll reset the Marks when we get closer.
He continued to call to the beast in friendly tones.
Posted by: syronj Aug 27 2005, 03:51 AM
Shaka was still in Redguard form, only his
eyes visible in his ebony helm. He hadn't expected this surreal landscape
somehow, only something like the Ashlands.
It would be new for him to have the Adrenalin Rush capability of this race.
Michael Stands Dreaming had once told him that a wounded Redguard might not
dare use it, as the heart could burst.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 27 2005, 03:51 AM
Summary:
Anya, the Bosmer Rogue, is with the Eight. There's, uh, not much else to say.
IC: Anya was next to Shaka. Her old body returned. Lithe and toned, with a
slight tan from years of traveling. Agile, quick, accurate, she trusted this
body more than any other. Her jaw was set in steely determination, her
emontions once again tempered by an experienced mind. She gripped her spear
tightly.
Posted by: f15tray22 Aug 27 2005, 03:54 AM
Tamriel
Thom waited with the main bulk of the 103rd at the bottom of the hill. He could
clearly see smoke, which did not bode well for anyone not an Azurite, until
now. Thom prepared his equipment, and himself, for battle, checking his quiver
for arrows and Orome, his Daedric Claymore. He was ready to fight for his
friends, land, and reality.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 03:58 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 08:51 PM)
Let's set our initial Marks here," said Goranthir.
"So we can Recall far away if we're overwhelmed ... We'll reset the Marks
when we get closer.
He continued to call to the beast in friendly tones.
The great beast made a huffing sound, deep in its chest, which carried to them
across the distance. It arched its maned neck, and raised its horned head.
Its face, which was something like the face of a bear and something like the
face of a giant mastiff, had the saddest expression Goranthir had ever seen on
the face of an animal.
Of the Eight, Reichi, Loranna, and Slyvos had seen such a beast before.
Something scratched Herwyn Brand's chest. There was something unexpected
nestled inside his breastplate. It was a rose, the most bedraggled, sorrowful
excuse for a rose possible.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 04:03 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 26 2005, 07:45 PM)
Nalion rode up to Cyndarius and gazed down at the desolate city.
It pained him to see it like this. The mage had spent some time here during his
wanderings, a time of study and long night sitting in front of parchments and a
single candle.
Now, this was gone, and while Nalion was aware that this was not his
reality, it still hurt.
"And so it begins.", he said to Cyndarius and Gram. "I hope we
are not too late. Anything I can help you with? I fear my actual battlefield
experience is not worth mentioning. Or better, non-existant."
Nalion smiled weakly, then braced himself for the events to come. He took a
moment to close his eyes, then breathed deeply.
Cyndarius put his broad hand on the mage's shoulder. "I find that when the
time comes, everyone knows how to fight for their own lives, and for the lives
of those they care about. That's all the experience you really need, in truth.
You ride with me, Nalion.
"Gram, if you would be so kind as to join Sergeant Gruznob and his men.
You'll be the first through the wall."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 26 2005, 10:03 PM)
Cyndarius put his broad hand on the mage's shoulder. "I
find that when the time comes, everyone knows how to fight for their own lives,
and for the lives of those they care about. That's all the experience you
really need, in truth. You ride with me, Nalion.
"Gram, if you would be so kind as to join Sergeant Gruznob and his men.
You'll be the first through the wall."
Gram smiles grimly. "Aye; let's remind these blue-eyed bastards how this
fight went the first time," he says, hefting Trueturner to a ready
position.
"Nalion, watch this lad for us; my daughter will kill us both if we let
anything happen to him. She's funny about blond lads like that," he says,
winking to the Breton mage before saluting Cyndarius. "May the wind be at
our backs, General."
He moves with an easy lope despite his slight lameness to join Gruznob's men.
Posted by: Aki Aug 27 2005, 04:06 AM
"Holy..." Reichi muttered in awe.
"A Welwa," he added as he stared at the beast. "Whats it doing
all the way out here?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 09:58 PM)
The great beast made a huffing sound, deep in its chest, which
carried to them across the distance. It arched its maned neck, and raised its
horned head.
Its face, which was something like the face of a bear and something like the
face of a giant mastiff, had the saddest expression Goranthir had ever seen on
the face of an animal.
Of the Eight, Reichi, Loranna, and Slyvos had seen such a beast before.
Something scratched Herwyn Brand's chest. There was something unexpected
nestled inside his breastplate. It was a rose, the most bedraggled, sorrowful
excuse for a rose possible.
"No, no, friend, back to your meal, don't draw attention to us,"
Goranthir huffed back. "Please, or we'll be in danger."
His heart ached at the beast's expression. Some animals naturally looked mean,
or scary, or sad, or funny, without being any of those things. This animal was
what it looked like, that he knew.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 04:10 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 26 2005, 10:06 PM)
"Holy..." Reichi muttered in awe. "A Welwa,"
he added as he stared at the beast. "Whats it doing all the way out here?"
"Suffering, it looks like," Loranna says, her heart aching.
Seeing the Welwa made Loranna think of Allie; the thought of Allie wearing that
forlorn expression made Loranna want to weep.
Following Goranthir's instructions, she says "Who knows what else might be
out here ... suffering, like it does."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 04:11 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 09:07 PM)
"No, no, friend, back to your meal, don't draw attention to
us," Goranthir huffed back.
His heart ached at the beast's expression. Some animals naturally looked
mean, or scary, or sad, or funny, without being any of those things. This
animal was what it looked like, that he knew.
There is nothing in such a place for me to eat, the creature replied, in
a language of low huffs and whines. It was being as quiet as it could; it was
part of the nature of the massive creature that its voice carried a long way.
My warband is trapped here; I can't abandon them.
Posted by: Shardie Aug 27 2005, 04:12 AM
Landon looked over the desolate city. It was
a shame, he thought, once a glorious city, now in ruins. His party, was charged
with staying back at the camp and protecting the provisions. But this was fine
with Landon, despite how terrible it was for his fellow paladins, for he could
be with Lyssia, who, having seen the damage of the Imperial City, had gone into
shock, and had fainted on the chair.
He faced his Paladins, and the remaints of the 18th, for which he assumed
command due to the captain overdosing on weak tea, "Today, we are charged
with the most important task in all of Tarmiel. Whilst the main army bloodies
itself against the Azurite Spear, we must protect the rear, ensure provisions
make it to our allies, and defend these provisions with our lives. For a famous
general, Napoleon, I believe his name was, said An Army Fights on its stomach!
TO defend the food is the greatest honour a Paladin can have, as it is the most
essential part of any force!" the Paladins and the legioneers gave a weak
cheer. They would prefer to be blooding themselves on the Azurite Spear, not
back here
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 04:13 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 10:11 PM)
There is nothing in such a place for me to eat, the creature replied, in a language of low huffs and whines. It
was being as quiet as it could; it was part of the nature of the massive
creature that its voice carried a long way.
My warband is trapped here; I can't abandon them.
We are here to free them and all others who are trapped by the Necromancer
in the castle Goranthir huffed back, translating for the others.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 27 2005, 04:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:11 PM)
There is nothing in such a place for me to eat, the creature replied, in a language of low huffs and whines. It
was being as quiet as it could; it was part of the nature of the massive
creature that its voice carried a long way.
My warband is trapped here; I can't abandon them.
Anya grimaced. She didn't know what it said, but she knew it stayed her, not of
it's choice. She glanced to Goranthir.
Posted by: Teleran Aug 27 2005, 04:16 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 26 2005, 07:03 PM)
Cyndarius put his broad hand on the mage's shoulder. "I
find that when the time comes, everyone knows how to fight for their own lives,
and for the lives of those they care about. That's all the experience you
really need, in truth. You ride with me, Nalion.
"Gram, if you would be so kind as to join Sergeant Gruznob and his men.
You'll be the first through the wall."
Teleran sprinted up to Nalion and Cyndarius, and watched Gram go to join
Gruznob’s men, he said, “They're first in, right? I’d like to go with that unit
if I can. I won’t be much use in formation fighting, but once we’re into the
city, well I’m more than able to provide distractions for the Azurites to chase
if we’re stuck in building to building fighting and I’m a fair hand at making
new doors, or breaking down old ones, if needed.” He grinned, tossing a dagger
into the air which started to orbit him, “I’m pretty good at providing support
against airborne enemies, too.”
Posted by: Nalion Aug 27 2005, 04:18 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 27 2005, 04:03 AM)
Cyndarius put his broad hand on the mage's shoulder. "I
find that when the time comes, everyone knows how to fight for their own lives,
and for the lives of those they care about. That's all the experience you
really need, in truth. You ride with me, Nalion.
"Gram, if you would be so kind as to join Sergeant Gruznob and his men.
You'll be the first through the wall."
"I know how to fight. And I know for whom I fight.", Nalion answered
with a nod. "I am ready."
He patted Forsa's neck, then grabbed the reigns with a firm hand. His staff was
slung across his back, it was not needed right now.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 27 2005, 04:06 AM)
Gram smiles grimly. "Aye; let's remind these
blue-eyed bastards how this fight went the first time," he says, hefting
Trueturner to a ready position.
"Nalion, watch this lad for us; my daughter will kill us both if we let
anything happen to him. She's funny about blond lads like that," he
says, winking to the Breton mage before saluting Cyndarius. "May the
wind be at our backs, General."
He moves with an easy lope despite his slight lameness to join Gruznob's men.
"Good luck, Gram. I'll try to take care of him and keep Winged Twilight
admirers off his back. Take care!", Nalion answered, returning the wink.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 04:18 AM
Herwyn pulled the sharp-thorned rose from
his breastplate and held it to to the slits in his helm.
Its smell was as wilted as its petals.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 26 2005, 10:18 PM)
Herwyn pulled the sharp-thorned rose from his breastplate and
held it to to the slits in his helm.
Its smell was as wilted as its petals.
Goranthir looks over briefly and rolls his eyes. "Sorry about that. I was
obnoxious" before returning to talking to the Welwa, and translating its
words to the others.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 04:20 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 26 2005, 08:16 PM)
Teleran sprinted up to Nalion and Cyndarius, and watched Gram go
to join Gruznob’s men, he said, “They're first in, right? I’d like to go with
that unit if I can. I won’t be much use in formation fighting, but once we’re
into the city, well I’m more than able to provide distractions for the Azurites
to chase if we’re stuck in building to building fighting and I’m a fair hand at
making new doors, or breaking down old ones, if needed.” He grinned, tossing a
dagger into the air which started to orbit him, “I’m pretty good at providing
support against airborne enemies, too.”
Cyndarius smiled at Teleran's enthusiasm. "You go with Spooky. You'll be
first in as well, but where Gruznob takes the front door, Spooky takes the
side."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 26 2005, 10:18 PM)
Herwyn pulled the sharp-thorned rose from his breastplate and
held it to to the slits in his helm.
Its smell was as wilted as its petals.
Loranna glances at Herwyn. " ... A good luck token?" she asks, her
tone dry.
"Goranthir, we might be able to alleviate its immediate suffering - and I
know from personal experience how fearsome a Welwa can be in battle," she
says.
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 04:23 AM
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 09:20 PM)
Goranthir looks over briefly and rolls his eyes.
"Sorry about that. I was obnoxious" before returning to talking
to the Welwa, and translating its words to the others.
She was a beast, but a little more than that; she was another saint. Her
warband of Bosmers were trapped in the castle of Sorrow. With her warband dead,
she had no reason to linger, and no allegiance to anything.
The Welwa galloped up to the party, a sight that could make lesser men faint.
She had tusks and horns, clawed paws and hooves; in all the parts of her body
she was like a different beast. She was one of the last remnants of the Dawn
Era, and a champion of Nirn.
"We should go and see," Deothur said, gesturing towards the wall.
Posted by: Teleran Aug 27 2005, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 26 2005, 07:20 PM)
Cyndarius smiled at Teleran's enthusiasm. "You go with
Spooky. You'll be first in as well, but where Gruznob takes the front door,
Spooky takes the side."
“Yes sir,” Teleran said, without a trace of the mockery that would have tinged
such a comment had he been talking to anyone other than Cyndarius. He moved off
to join up with Spooky.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 26 2005, 08:20 PM)
Goranthir looks over briefly and rolls his eyes.
"Sorry about that. I was obnoxious" before returning to talking
to the Welwa, and translating its words to the others.
Hidden behind shining steel, Herwyn's face was unreadable, but his voice
sounded cheerful enough, despite circumstances.
"No harm done," he said, "I do wonder how it got in there,
though."
Idly, he tossed the useless dead stem to the ground.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 04:36 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 10:25 PM)
She was a beast, but a little more than that; she was
another saint. Her warband of Bosmers were trapped in the castle of Sorrow.
With her warband dead, she had no reason to linger, and no allegiance to
anything.
The Welwa galloped up to the party, a sight that could make lesser men faint.
She had tusks and horns, clawed paws and hooves; in all the parts of her
body she was like a different beast. She was one of the last remnants of the
Dawn Era, and a champion of Nirn.
"We should go and see," Deothur said, gesturing towards the
wall.
"We should," Loranna agrees, turning to look to the Welwa. Though the
Dawn beast was fearsome to behold, Loranna had at least the small advantage of
having seen Allie in this form.
It was rather like growing accustomed to the ebony-clad Leseth, in that one
didn't truly get used to the sight, but were able to avoid losing all
coherence despite the sheer imposingness of the creature before you.
"Are you in need of healing?" Loranna asks the Welwa, raising her
hands, still having trouble not thinking of this saint as Allie.
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 04:36 AM
Plaas looked upon his men. HE had jsut seen
the leader of the Paladins make a speech. He thought that he would do so too.
"Men of the 103!" Plaas howled. "Today we will fight with all
the odds against us. I will not lie. The azurites have defeated teh men in
Cyrodiil, and their numbers are evergrowing! But all of that is of the past! WE
have suceeded in showing that we can defeat them, and today we will. Though
some will leave, and if you will, I implore you to do so now, after this battle
will be done, you will wish that you had not. For in this battle come honor,
courage, and the chance to be remembered forever throughout the long years of
history! IF we win this battle, we will all be remembered as the brave men and
women who fought agianst all odds and defeated an incredible enemy! Though I
have not known you long, I dare to call all of you family. Beacuse in this,
battle, we will die for each other, kill for eachother, and do what no one else
but family would. So let us fight with all our might, to destroy the Azurite
reign. Many of you will fall, but many others will live and tell the incredible
tale of how they defeated the Azurite Empire!" Cheers erupted throughout
the 103th. Plaas was pleased that they approved of his speech, but what he
liked mroe was that they had believed teh preposturous things his had said.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 04:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 09:36 PM)
"We should," Loranna agrees, turning to look to the
Welwa. Though the Dawn beast was fearsome to behold, Loranna had at least
the small advantage of having seen Allie in this form.
It was rather like growing accustomed to the ebony-clad Leseth, in that one
didn't truly get used to the sight, but were able to avoid losing all
coherence despite the sheer imposingness of the creature before you.
"Are you in need of healing?" Loranna asks the Welwa, raising her
hands, still having trouble not thinking of this saint as Allie.
"All saints can heal, Loranna," Deothur said, resting his hand for a
moment on the black creature's shoulder, as high as his head.
The rose Herwyn had dropped began to send out tendrils; they took root.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 04:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:38 PM)
The rose Herwyn had dropped began to send out tendrils;
they took root.
Herwyn stepped back from the snaking vine, and watched with interest.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 04:41 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 26 2005, 10:40 PM)
Herwyn stepped back from the snaking vine, and watched with
interest.
Isidor did the same and said "That doesn't look good..."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 04:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 10:38 PM)
"All saints can heal, Loranna," Deothur said,
resting his hand for a moment on the black creature's shoulder, as high as his
head.
The rose Herwyn had dropped began to send out tendrils; they took root.
" ... Right; I knew that," Loranna says, realizing she just acted
somewhat foolishly. She looks down to the tendrils and raises her eyebrows.
"As we were told," she says, watching the rose take root. "A
rosebush here in the Plains of Conflict; interesting ..."
She pauses, and looks over at Isidor. "Hmm ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 09:43 PM)
" ... Right; I knew that," Loranna says, realizing she
just acted somewhat foolishly. She looks down to the tendrils and raises
her eyebrows.
"As we were told," she says, watching the rose take root.
"A rosebush here in the Plains of Conflict; interesting ..."
She pauses, and looks over at Isidor. "Hmm ..."
"That's how the ebony tree grew," Deothur said. He pointed up the
hill, to a place where several small trees grew in a stand. "A whole
warband must have fallen there. Can you see from here? I think that tree is
glass."
The substance of the blighted rose was consumed, as the tendrils grew.
Presently green foliage emerged, then flowers - blighted and bedraggled as the
original.
The Welwa made a low noise of complaint.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 04:49 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 08:47 PM)
That's how the ebony tree grew," Deothur said.
He pointed up the hill, to a place where several small trees grew in a stand.
"A whole warband must have fallen there. Can you see from here? I
think that tree is glass.
The substance of the blighted rose was consumed, as the tendrils grew.
Presently green foliage emerged, then flowers - blighted and bedraggled as the
original.
The Welwa made a low noise of complaint.
Herwyn leaned over and sniffed a bloom on the still-growing bush, then jerked
his head back.
"Well, it still smells the same," he said.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 10:43 PM)
" ... Right; I knew that," Loranna says, realizing she
just acted somewhat foolishly. She looks down to the tendrils and raises
her eyebrows.
"As we were told," she says, watching the rose take root.
"A rosebush here in the Plains of Conflict; interesting ..."
She pauses, and looks over at Isidor. "Hmm ..."
Isidor took the flower out from behind his ear, where had put it. "Perhaps
you should take this, Loranna. I'll probably lose it."
Posted by: syronj Aug 27 2005, 04:52 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 26 2005, 10:50 PM)
Isidor took the flower out from behind his ear, where had put
it. "Perhaps you should take this, Loranna. I'll probably lose it."
Shaka said, "I don't understand. How can something grow in this
wasteland?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 04:52 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 26 2005, 10:50 PM)
Isidor took the flower out from behind his ear, where had put
it. "Perhaps you should take this, Loranna. I'll probably lose it."
Loranna takes the flower, and looks to Deothur.
"Deothur, if gifts from the spheres are planted here - would they, too,
grow?" she asks. "Could we all have Trueflowers now, or fishscales,
or snakestone, or even ..."
Her eyes drift to the Arrow of Insight.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 04:56 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 26 2005, 09:52 PM)
Shaka said, "I don't understand. How can something
grow in this wasteland?"
"This land is far from barren. The earth is saturated with magicka,"
Deothur said. "The ground you're standing on, a few inches beneath the
dirt, is solid soulstone. If you use spells here, your magicka will regenerate
slowly, over time. Many many spirits have fallen here, over the timeless time
this place has existed."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 09:52 PM)
Loranna takes the flower, and looks to Deothur.
"Deothur, if gifts from the spheres are planted here - would they, too,
grow?" she asks. "Could we all have Trueflowers now, or
fishscales, or snakestone, or even ..."
Her eyes drift to the Arrow of Insight.
"I know the flower will grow here," Deothur said. "The arrow...
well, something will grow from it, but it might be a wooden tree with feather
leaves and steel fruit. Reichi's armor, if you planted it, would make a tree of
gold. That fish scale, however... "
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 04:57 AM
Tamriel:
A score of trumpets broke the constant howling of the wind, and with a cheer
and a roar and the drum of two-thousand feet, the great red and silver wave of
the Legions marched toward the capitol's broken walls.
A hundred yards of ground cleared, and they could see movement on the ice.
Small black figures of Azurites were struggling to turn siege engines to face
the approaching army. Like black hail, the 103rd's parraptons dropped from the
sky, spears raised, brutally stopping the Azurite's plans.
From the windows of the great towers of the city, hundreds of black winged
forms took flight. Screaming and flapping and clawing, the Twilights chased the
parraptons back toward the advancing Legions.
With shouts from their commanders, great blocks of men stopped and planted
their tall shields in the ground in front of them and braced heavy crossbows
for firing. Another command, shouted above the screaming of the Daedra, and the
screaming suddenly halved as the impaled bodies of Twilights rained down on the
army as thick as the snow.
Far to the West, Spooky and Teleran were leading the Legion's most skilled
scouts silently beneath the great causeway that led to the main gate of the
city. The water beneath was frozen solid, and with the main gate completely
destroyed in the first days of the siege, there was little moving here.
Meanwhile, Gruznob and his Cohort marched at the very front of the huge wave of
Legionnaires. They were a formidable group of Redguards, Nords, and Orcs; All
huge, all dressed in plate from head to toe, and all carrying great, spiked
shields.
"WHERE ARE WE GOING?" shouted Gruznob in time to the thundering
footsteps.
"FORWARD!" his men shouted back, their voices, echoing in their
helms, almost as deep as their commanders.
The army passed the broken siege engines, and the walls of the city loomed
ahead across the ice.
"WHAT WILL STOP US?" shouted Gruznob.
"NOTHING!" shouted his men.
"WHEN WILL WE STOP?"
Arrows rained down from the broken walls, scattering harmlessly off of heavy
armor and upraised greatshields.
"NEVER!"
"WHERE ARE WE GOING?"
"FORWARD!"
"Right, then, boys," the ancient orc added, "nobody dies until I
give you permission."
Posted by: syronj Aug 27 2005, 04:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 10:56 PM)
This land is far from barren. The earth is saturated with
magicka," Deothur said. "The ground you're standing on, a few
inches beneath the dirt, is solid soulstone. If you use spells here, your
magicka will regenerate slowly, over time. Many many spirits have fallen here,
over the timeless time this place has existed.
"I know the flower will grow here," Deothur said. "The
arrow... well, something will grow from it, but it might be a wooden tree with
feather leaves and stone fruit. Reichi's armor, if you planted it, would make a
tree of gold. That fish scale, however... "
"Let's find out, then," said Shaka, and drove the shield into the
ground.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 10:56 PM)
This land is far from barren. The earth is saturated with
magicka," Deothur said. "The ground you're standing on, a few
inches beneath the dirt, is solid soulstone. If you use spells here, your
magicka will regenerate slowly, over time. Many many spirits have fallen here,
over the timeless time this place has existed.
"I know the flower will grow here," Deothur said. "The
arrow... well, something will grow from it, but it might be a wooden tree with
feather leaves and stone fruit. Reichi's armor, if you planted it, would make a
tree of gold. That fish scale, however... "
"Then, we plant the flower, and the fishscale, and all reap their benefits,"
Loranna says, handing Deothur the flower. "It is your flower; would you
like the honors?"
She looks to Shaka, the bearer of the fishscale, and smiles.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 05:05 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 26 2005, 09:58 PM)
"Let's find out, then," said Shaka, and drove the
shield into the ground.
The ground around the fishscale shield became shimmery at first; it was covered
with tiny scales. Then the pattern expanded. Deothur hopped into the air as a
fish scale shoved his foot aside. Soon the ground was covered with fishscales,
like limpets or lichen clinging to a rock, in a colorful mosaic pattern. The farther
it spread, the larger the scales grew, until at the edges, they were as big as
Shaka's shield.
"I have all the honor I need," Deothur said, smiling. "I serve
my lady."
He opened his hand, and the flower drifted to the ground. In a few minutes,
there grew a patch of trueflowers, small flowers, like blue and white crocuses,
but with 9 petals.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 26 2005, 10:57 PM)
Tamriel:
A score of trumpets broke the constant howling of the wind, and with a cheer
and a roar and the drum of two-thousand feet, the great red and silver wave of
the Legions marched toward the capitol's broken walls.
A hundred yards of ground cleared, and they could see movement on the ice.
Small black figures of Azurites were struggling to turn siege engines to face
the approaching army. Like black hail, the 103rd's parraptons dropped from the
sky, spears raised, brutally stopping the Azurite's plans.
From the windows of the great towers of the city, hundreds of black winged
forms took flight. Screaming and flapping and clawing, the Twilights chased the
parraptons back toward the advancing Legions.
With shouts from their commanders, great blocks of men stopped and planted
their tall shields in the ground in front of them and braced heavy crossbows
for firing. Another command, shouted above the screaming of the Daedra, and the
screaming suddenly halved as the impaled bodies of Twilights rained down on the
army as thick as the snow.
Far to the West, Spooky and Teleran were leading the Legion's most skilled
scouts silently beneath the great causeway that led to the main gate of the
city. The water beneath was frozen solid, and with the main gate completely
destroyed in the first days of the siege, there was little moving here.
Meanwhile, Gruznob and his Cohort marched at the very front of the huge wave of
Legionnaires. They were a formidable group of Redguards, Nords, and Orcs; All
huge, all dressed in plate from head to toe, and all carrying great, spiked
shields.
"WHERE ARE WE GOING?" shouted Gruznob in time to the thundering
footsteps.
"FORWARD!" his men shouted back, their voices, echoing in their
helms, almost as deep as their commanders.
The army passed the broken siege engines, and the walls of the city loomed
ahead across the ice.
"WHAT WILL STOP US?" shouted Gruznob.
"NOTHING!" shouted his men.
"WHEN WILL WE STOP?"
Arrows rained down from the broken walls, scattering harmlessly off of heavy
armor and upraised greatshields.
"NEVER!"
"WHERE ARE WE GOING?"
"FORWARD!"
"Right, then, boys," the ancient orc added, "nobody dies until I
give you permission."
Gram finds himself charging next to a heavily-armored Redguard woman, and takes
a brief moment to glance appreciatively at her.
I should have joined the Legion, he thinks to himself, before adding Bah;
I'm too much of a lone wolf.
"Whoever scores the most kills gets drinks from the loser," he says
to the Redguard woman with a wink, before raising Frostkiss and preparing to
smash into the enemy.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 05:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 09:07 PM)
Gram finds himself charging next to a heavily-armored Redguard
woman, and takes a brief moment to glance appreciatively at her.
I should have joined the Legion, he thinks to himself, before adding Bah;
I'm too much of a lone wolf.
"Whoever scores the most kills gets drinks from the loser," he says
to the Redguard woman with a wink, before raising Frostkiss and preparing to
smash into the enemy.
"Don't fall too early, old man. You smell too foul for me to carry
back," the woman said, drawing a wide-bladed sword and eyeing the Azurites
across the breech."
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 05:15 AM
Plaas wasn't scared. The Orc however, was
annoying. With every barkingcommand, he wanted to tie the Orc up and gag him
with his own fist. But such was life in the legion. He pulled out his bow and
took an arrow out of his quiver and aimed it at an oncoming twilight. As he
realeased he could feel a rush of energy throughout his body. He knew the arrow
was oging to hit and for the first him in years, he was about to kill. The
arrow impaled the twilight's left breast, and with one last wail, it fell from
the sky and landed directly in front of the 103th.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 05:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 11:05 PM)
The ground around the fishscale shield became shimmery at
first; it was covered with tiny scales. Then the pattern expanded.
Deothur hopped into the air as a fish scale shoved his foot aside. Soon the
ground was covered with fishscales, like limpets or lichen clinging to a rock,
in a colorful mosaic pattern. The farther it spread, the larger the
scales grew, until at the edges, they were as big as Shaka's shield.
"I have all the honor I need," Deothur said, smiling. "I
serve my lady."
He opened his hand, and the flower drifted to the ground. In a few minutes,
there grew a patch of trueflowers, small flowers, like blue and white crocuses,
but with 9 petals.
Loranna reaches down to pick a flower, saying "Lovely."
She looks to the scales, then to Anya, and says "We can probably make some
scale mail for you dear, with a little bit of ingenuity. A single thread here
will provide us with all the thread we'd need, or maybe we can use magicka ...
perhaps make us each a scale surcoat too, if we have time."
She looks to the castle, wondering how much time they have.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 05:16 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 11:05 PM)
The ground around the fishscale shield became shimmery at
first; it was covered with tiny scales. Then the pattern expanded.
Deothur hopped into the air as a fish scale shoved his foot aside. Soon the ground
was covered with fishscales, like limpets or lichen clinging to a rock, in a
colorful mosaic pattern. The farther it spread, the larger the scales
grew, until at the edges, they were as big as Shaka's shield.
"I have all the honor I need," Deothur said, smiling. "I
serve my lady."
He opened his hand, and the flower drifted to the ground. In a few minutes,
there grew a patch of trueflowers, small flowers, like blue and white crocuses,
but with 9 petals.
Isidor bent down and picked up three of the flowers. He put one behind each of
his ears, and one in his pocket.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 05:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 09:15 PM)
Loranna reaches down to pick a flower, saying
"Lovely."
She looks to the scales, then to Anya, and says "We can probably make some
scale mail for you dear, with a little bit of ingenuity. A single thread
here will provide us with all the thread we'd need, or maybe we can use magicka
... perhaps make us each a scale surcoat too, if we have time."
She looks to the castle, wondering how much time they have.
"I'd say we have all the time in the world," said Herwyn
"What's going to happen? They going to leave their cubbyhole and come out
to us?
"No, for the moment I think their defensiveness is to our advantage."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 05:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 26 2005, 10:15 PM)
Loranna reaches down to pick a flower, saying
"Lovely."
She looks to the scales, then to Anya, and says "We can probably make some
scale mail for you dear, with a little bit of ingenuity. A single thread
here will provide us with all the thread we'd need, or maybe we can use magicka
... perhaps make us each a scale surcoat too, if we have time."
She looks to the castle, wondering how much time they have.
The Welwa, which had been snuffling in the patch of trueflowers with evident
satisfaction, suddenly sat on its haunches, threw back its head, and howled.
The howl was terrifying, a primal, unearthly sound.
But they could barely hear it, over the world pulse.
The whole land vibrated. It wasn't sound, or trembling. It was something in the
blood. The eight felt their faces flush, their hearts pump faster, their heads
spin. It was like fainting in reverse.
"Slow," Deothur said. "It beats faster, the more people are out
here. We must be nearly the only ones left alive - well, not counting the
Source. I think we should go and look at the castle before we do anything
else."
Posted by: Teleran Aug 27 2005, 05:23 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 26 2005, 07:57 PM)
Tamriel:
Far to the West, Spooky and Teleran were leading the Legion's most skilled
scouts silently beneath the great causeway that led to the main gate of the
city. The water beneath was frozen solid, and with the main gate completely
destroyed in the first days of the siege, there was little moving here.
Teleran settled into the pace, matching Spooky’s speed as they went. The lack
of movement from the destroyed gate was eerie, especially with sound of
twilights screeching for a backdrop. His thoughts wandering, he slipped on the
ice. He recovered before falling and regained his stride as they headed for the
gate.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 26 2005, 11:11 PM)
"Don't fall too early, old man. You smell too foul
for me to carry back," the woman said, drawing a wide-bladed sword and
eyeing the Azurites across the breech."
"I smell too foul?" Gram yells, flush-faced. "Someone
never met a raging battlecat if you think that! I'll show you what really
smells around here!"
He raises his axe, and sinks it into the first Azurite to try breaking though
his part of the line. Frostkiss draws a huge gout of blood which freezes as it
spills onto the snow.
"THAT smells!" Gram roars. "Come on you stinking bastards, come
and kiss my axe!" He smashes Trueturner into the next three Azurites who
try to break through the line, Frostkiss lashing out once, twice, three times
...
Posted by: syronj Aug 27 2005, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 11:21 PM)
Slow," Deothur said. "It beats faster, the
more people are out here. We must be nearly the only ones left alive - well,
not counting the Source. I think we should go and look at the castle
before we do anything else.
Shaka said, "If we were back in the Mundus, I would say there would be
sentries. But if they're as overconfident as you say, I suppose we could try
it. I hope you're right, however."
He retrieved the original fishscale shield from the growing mosaic, and moved
to the front of the group.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 11:21 PM)
The Welwa, which had been snuffling in the patch of trueflowers
with evident satisfaction, suddenly sat on its haunches, threw back its head,
and howled.
The howl was terrifying, a primal, unearthly sound.
But they could barely hear it, over the world pulse.
The whole land vibrated. It wasn't sound, or trembling. It was something in the
blood. The eight felt their faces flush, their hearts pump faster, their heads
spin. It was like fainting in reverse.
"Slow," Deothur said. "It beats faster, the more people
are out here. We must be nearly the only ones left alive - well, not counting
the Source. I think we should go and look at the castle before we do
anything else."
The world pulse leaves Loranna's head spinning; she takes a moment to steady
herself.
" ... That might be a good idea ..." she says to Deothur, turnnig and
flashing Herwyn a smile before adding "I wasn't ever all that good at
sewing, anyway ..."
She tucks her flower into her pocket and approaches the castle, cautiously.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 27 2005, 05:32 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 26 2005, 09:30 PM)
Shaka said, "If we were back in Mundus, I would say
there would be sentries. But if they're as overconfident as you say, I
suppose we could try it. I hope you're right, however."
He retrieved the original fishscale shield from the growing mosaic, and moved
to the front of the group.
"If they came out to greet us, our troubles would be over," Herwyn
said.
"Let's get a look at this 'castle'."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 27 2005, 05:32 AM
Anya shrugged, and followed. But before
that, she stopped to pick up on of the medium-sized scales. She strapped it too
her arm, making a near perfect buckler.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 27 2005, 05:41 AM
The eight climbed the hill. It was almost
straight up in places, with the ebony barricade at the top. And so they didn't
really see the castle of Sorrow until they climbed over the wall and stood on
the plateau.
It wasn't a castle so much as a fortress. It was bigger than Ebonheart, anyway,
bigger than most of the fortifications in Morrowind, and laid out a lot like an
Imperial garrison fort.
Except that, instead of stone, this fort was made of men and women, elves and
Khajiit, every race of Tamriel and some races that came from beyond Tamriel.
They were translucent because they were dead; bound together in shackles,
stacked in huge heaps, screaming, crying, moaning. There must have been
thousands of them.
The magicka emerging from the shackled souls gave off a light so bright that
the eight had to blink tears from their eyes; it was hard to look at it.
Deothur had been in front. Now he screamed, and leaped backward, the flesh
falling from his bones, green with rot and disease and poison. The blue light
of his healing repaired his flesh in moments. But it was clear that here, a
hundred yards or more from the castle, was as far as it was safe to go.
Posted by: Aki Aug 27 2005, 05:48 AM
"[censored] hell!" Reichi cursed
in surprise. "These guys are [censored] pyschopaths."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 05:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 11:41 PM)
The eight climbed the hill. It was almost straight up in places,
with the ebony barricade at the top. And so they didn't really see the castle
of Sorrow until they climbed over the wall and stood on the plateau.
It wasn't a castle so much as a fortress. It was bigger than Ebonheart, anyway,
bigger than most of the fortifications in Morrowind, and laid out a lot like an
Imperial garrison fort.
Except that, instead of stone, this fort was made of men and women, elves and
Khajiit, every race of Tamriel and some races that came from beyond Tamriel.
They were translucent because they were dead; bound together in shackles,
stacked in huge heaps, screaming, crying, moaning. There must have been
thousands of them.
The magicka emerging from the shackled souls gave off a light so bright that
the eight had to blink tears from their eyes; it was hard to look at it.
Deothur had been in front. Now he screamed, and leaped backward, the flesh
falling from his bones, green with rot and disease and poison. The blue light
of his healing repaired his flesh in moments. But it was clear that here, a
hundred yards or more from the castle, was as far as it was safe to go.
The look on Loranna's face was one of horror. But her horror did not have the
stupedified, shocked look of one who has just seen something they could
scarecely imagine, let alone have seen before ...
She jumps suddenly, as though the ground itself repulsed her. She hisses,
glaring at the castle.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 27 2005, 05:54 AM
Tamriel: Imperial City battlegrounds
Nalion turned his horse around sharply, then jumped off its back, kneeling into
the snow. He produced a small, palm sized, round wooden object from inside his
robe. It was covered with a word in daedric lettering and a surrounding circle of
black-burnt wood.
The mage traced the lettering, then the circle and spoke.
Bound spell be released,
bRoken be its prison,
frEed its force,
devAstation be continued,
breaK this seal.
In the distance, a unit of Azurites gathered near a half-ruined tower which was
still of considerable size. They seemed to rally for a counter-offensive and
were now forming battle ranks.
Nalion fixed his gaze onto that tower and began to incant words that were
spoken just a few weeks ago in a tavern in Ald Raathim. However, some words
sounded different.
SHAE-KTO-WAR
SHAE-KUND-FAL
SHAE-KTO-WAR
SHAE-KUND-FAL
ROC-UND-QAE-KUND-SHAE-KUND-FAL
The earth around the tower began to shake and tremble. Those nearby would have
been able to see cracks forming in the already damaged structure. The ripples
of the earthquake increased and the tower began to shake with the vibrations.
The force of the Azurites, hindered from a fast escape by the concussions,
tried to struggle on their feet and fought for balance.
Then, with an almost deafening crack, the tower collapsed in a hail of heavy
stones. A short while after that, the rippling earth slowly calmed down. When
the last concussion ceased, the wooden sigil in Nalion's hands burst into
flames.
Nalion cried in pain as the fire burnt his palms and fumbled to cast a healing
spell. Only after two vain tries, blue light emanated from his hands, healing
the wound. Exhausted, Nalion took a deep breath and cooled his brow with a
handful of snow. Despite the cold, he was sweating heavily.
As the dust where the tower once stood had settled, no Azurites could be seen
anymore.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 27 2005, 06:04 AM
Slyvos looked around at the horrid sight...
and yet it still didn't bother him much.
'... you have to give these guys credit... they know what they're doing when it
comes to defense.'
He made note of the potion, thinking of a good time for when to use it...
Posted by: Tri Aug 27 2005, 06:07 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 26 2005, 07:23 PM)
Teleran settled into the pace, matching Spooky’s speed as they
went. The lack of movement from the destroyed gate was eerie, especially with
sound of twilights screeching for a backdrop. His thoughts wandering, he
slipped on the ice. He recovered before falling and regained his stride as they
headed for the gate.
A moment later, Teleran was aware of someone standing next to him - and there
she was, weak but resolute, her left eye closed oddly.
"Didn't think you'd leave without me, did you?" she rasped.
Marein stayed at Diamond's side. The healers had said that she was recovering,
that she might wake any moment.
He wanted to say he was sorry.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 27 2005, 06:08 AM
Anya's face was set in stone. But tears
streamed down her face. Images of people shackled, tormented, it was enough
ignite her rage. It was all she could do at the moment to not charge them.
Posted by: Shardie Aug 27 2005, 07:17 AM
From the hill Lord Cyndarius stood on only
hours before Landon looked on over the fighting before them. Using his trusty
spyglass, he surveyed the battlefield, the battles on the lake was fierce, and
the 18th legion was in low morale after not being able to go fowarth. Did they
not know how important it was to defend the supplys? Landon assured them that,
as the supply base, they would be a major target of the enemy attack. He
sweeped his telescope towards the woods and the roads behind them, the snow covered
trees provided no announcement of enemy assult. But then again, it wouldn't. He
has sent out scout units from the 18th, and his own paladins to scout out the
forest, whilst the remained build a small, wood stockade around the supply
station. The refugees that had come this far were helping too with the
stockade. He would be ready for any attack on the supply line. He pulled his
glave out of the ground, and mounted his horse. It would take at least a day
before the stockade was completed... he hoped that they would be kind enough
not to attack intill it was ready
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 02:55 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 26 2005, 11:41 PM)
The eight climbed the hill. It was almost straight up in places,
with the ebony barricade at the top. And so they didn't really see the castle
of Sorrow until they climbed over the wall and stood on the plateau.
It wasn't a castle so much as a fortress. It was bigger than Ebonheart, anyway,
bigger than most of the fortifications in Morrowind, and laid out a lot like an
Imperial garrison fort.
Except that, instead of stone, this fort was made of men and women, elves and
Khajiit, every race of Tamriel and some races that came from beyond Tamriel.
They were translucent because they were dead; bound together in shackles,
stacked in huge heaps, screaming, crying, moaning. There must have been
thousands of them.
The magicka emerging from the shackled souls gave off a light so bright that
the eight had to blink tears from their eyes; it was hard to look at it.
Deothur had been in front. Now he screamed, and leaped backward, the flesh
falling from his bones, green with rot and disease and poison. The blue light
of his healing repaired his flesh in moments. But it was clear that here, a
hundred yards or more from the castle, was as far as it was safe to go.
"[censored]..." This was truly a horrible sight to behold. Isidor
noticed what had happened to Deothur and said "If that happens when
we get near, how are we going to get close?"
Posted by: Belwar Aug 27 2005, 04:28 PM
Tamriel, battlelines of the 95th
Dane Rubyn wouldn't let himself be effected by the sight of the ruined city.
There were more important things on his list, and while mourning was certainly
needed, there was no place for it in battle. So he kept his mind on nothing but
the current situation. His squad made up the second line of the unit, and he
had already grown worried that they would have use force to keep the first line
from retreating. That line was made of fresh recruits, most of them on their
first or second year of deployment, and some of them had already shown signs of
nervousness.
"Keep your men in line, Paul!" Rubyn shouted to the Corporal in front
of him. "If they start breaking, my men certainly won't be giving them a
place to break to!"
"UP SHIELDS!" Came the shout from somewhere else, and Rubyn moved his
shield in front of his body, waiting for the coming barrage.
Posted by: syronj Aug 27 2005, 05:37 PM
Shaka was as outraged as the rest. In his
life, he had been given glimpses of true evil, most notably the undead Lord
Raithmat who had tormented Loranna and her people. But a fortress of souls was
beyond his imagination. Ghostgate had been different: the souls that had
sheltered Vvardenfell had been volunteers of a kind, not the suffering beings
that the Eight now viewed through slitted eyes.
"As a saint, is Deothur more sensitive to the effects than we would
be?" he asked aloud. "Not that we can get much closer ourselves . . .
. I guess it's as you speculated, we'll have to lure them out."
Realizing he might have sounded callous, Shaka added: "I'm sorry that you
had to feel that, Deothur. No wonder the Source doesn't bother with
sentries."
Seeing Anya's tears, Shaka wiped away a few of hers, but not all. She had a
right to feel for the enslaved.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 07:06 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 26 2005, 11:54 PM)
As the dust where the tower once stood had settled, no Azurites
could be seen anymore.
In the dark places, where crumbled wall met crumbled floor, where stairwells
had collapsed, trapping men alive, Bosriel, the Void Vampire, supped, bringing
eternal rest to the wounded. She had not had such a good meal in months. Her
hunger was growing, though, she was far from sated.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 07:17 PM
At Sorrow
Goranthir shuddered, but they had been warned that the Source used the souls of
the defeated to create their fortress. His imagination had conjured up
something horrible, and it was, but in a strange way, it was almost a relief to
see it. His Psijic tutors had often told him, "The mind is crueler than
the eye."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 27 2005, 08:55 AM)
"[censored]..." This was truly a horrible sight to
behold. Isidor noticed what had happened to Deothur and said "If that
happens when we get near, how are we going to get close?"
"We aren't, are we?" Goranthir said. He was a youth again, but
something of the King had remained.
He huffed to the Welwa, telling the saint what the group was planning. She knew
the landscape better than anyone. They would need to find somewhere with a
better view of the castle.
Posted by: f15tray22 Aug 27 2005, 07:37 PM
Tamriel: 103rd
Thom continued with the 103rd, who were slowly making a way into the city. It
was slightly harder without a shield, but he managed to keep shielded behind a
few soldiers who were kind enough to help. Weaving through a group of soliders,
Thom grabbed his bow from his back. The bow started to sing.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 27 2005, 08:27 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 27 2005, 01:17 PM)
At Sorrow
Goranthir shuddered, but they had been warned that the Source used the souls of
the defeated to create their fortress. His imagination had conjured up
something horrible, and it was, but in a strange way, it was almost a relief to
see it. His Psijic tutors had often told him, "The mind is crueler
than the eye."
"We aren't, are we?" Goranthir said. He was a youth again, but
something of the King had remained.
He huffed to the Welwa, telling the saint what the group was planning.
She knew the landscape better than anyone. They would need to find
somewhere with a better view of the castle.
"No, we're not; our basic plan we discussed before remains the same,"
Loranna says, her expression melting to a grim neutrality. "However, we
now have a few more resources at our disposal ..."
"My friends - we look upon a monstrous, outrageous falsehood. That
is not what the Plains of Conflict was meant to bring about," Loranna
says, nodding to the castle. "Victory on these fields is supposed to lead
to moving on; I find myself thinking our self-styled saint has lied to his
team."
Posted by: Aki Aug 27 2005, 08:47 PM
"Not to mention he's psychotic enough
to living in a castle made of people," Reichi added. "So, we
show the team the Truth, show them their saint lies, then?"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 08:51 PM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 27 2005, 02:47 PM)
"Not to mention he's psychotic enough to living in a castle
made of people," Reichi added. "So, we show the team the
Truth, show them their saint lies, then?"
"That's where the arrow of insight comes in, right?"
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 09:03 PM
It was the madness of it. The confusion of
battle. Somehow, Plaas had ended up in the front of the 103th lines. The
Azurites were all around him. And he did his best to beat them back. His
high-guard stance was effective, but there were too many Azurites to handle. He
parried many of their blows, and even mangaed to kill some. But they had just
overwhelmed him. He looked back to the 103th but, they were fierce in battle at
well. They could not get to him. He had to get to them. WIth every striking
blow. HE managed to kill or wound an Azurite. He managed to HEhad no idea how
many Azurites separated him from the 103th, but no matter what he would get
back. But then, one enourmous Azurite emerged from the lines. His armour showed
the makings of a great warriror. This would be a hard fight.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 09:06 PM
There is more than one psychopath on
the team," Goranthir said. "The Saint did not create this horror
alone.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 27 2005, 02:51 PM)
That's where the arrow of insight comes in, right?
"For one particular member, yes."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 27 2005, 09:07 PM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Aug 27 2005, 09:37 AM)
Tamriel: 103rd
Thom continued with the 103rd, who were slowly making a way into the city. It
was slightly harder without a shield, but he managed to keep shielded behind a
few soldiers who were kind enough to help. Weaving through a group of soliders,
Thom grabbed his bow from his back. The bow started to sing.
Falco had ended up next to Thom. He had his own bow with him, finding it highly
useful against the hordes of Azurites. "Hey Thom, bet I can kill more
Azurites than you." He fired off his bow, "6...7...8" He
continued counting each Azurite killed.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 27 2005, 09:13 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 27 2005, 03:07 PM)
Falco had ended up next to Thom. He had his own bow with him,
finding it highly useful against the hordes of Azurites. "Hey Thom, bet I
can kill more Azurites than you." He fired off his bow,
"6...7...8" He continued counting each Azurite killed.
Some arrows that might not have otherwise found their mark veered slightly, as
if touched by an invisible hand, to strike the throat or chest of their
targets.
The Azurites who fell, some of them still alive, spasmed and screamed, and
died, pale and bloodless. Even for people enjoying the combat, it was a
gruesome sight to see.
In the Void, blood fell like rain.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 27 2005, 09:13 PM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 27 2005, 03:07 PM)
Falco had ended up next to Thom. He had his own bow with him,
finding it highly useful against the hordes of Azurites. "Hey Thom, bet I
can kill more Azurites than you." He fired off his bow,
"6...7...8" He continued counting each Azurite killed.
Tsei stood behind Falco, an invisibilty spell cast. "This is
horrible..." She looked down at the warriros charging in to battle, and
the twilights screeching abovce. "I only know some destructive magic, but
I'll try and help." She fired off a lightening spell at an Azurite.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 27 2005, 09:15 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 27 2005, 11:13 AM)
Tsei stood behind Falco, an invisibilty spell cast. "This
is horrible..." She looked down at the warriros charging in to battle, and
the twilights screeching abovce. "I only know some destructive magic, but
I'll try and help." She fired off a lightening spell at an Azurite.
"Good shot Tsei!" said Falco with a smirk. He returned to firing,
"12...13"
Posted by: Belwar Aug 27 2005, 09:25 PM
The Azurites came, and the battlelines met.
The slam of shield against weapon sounded, and more than several screams
sounded. After what seemed like hours of fighting, but was most likely actually
barely half an hour, Rubyn's unit routed a section of the Azurite battle lines.
He heard the call for their unit to flank their line, and the unit swiftly
moved into the new gap and closed in on the Azurites. Things were looking up on
that side of the line, but Rubyn could only hope that on the other side, near
the 103rd, things were going just as well.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 27 2005, 09:38 PM
Summary Tamriel:
Kratos is currently leading an Infantry company into the front ranks of an
Azurite defensive unit that is guarding the half fortified gatehouse that leads
into the Imperial City.
Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 27 2005, 09:55 PM
Tamriel, The Battle For Cyrodiil
Kratos' company was under a barrage of arrows and javelins that were thrown
from the Azurites above them on the walls. "Bring your shields together
and put them above us!" he barked to the Legionaires, "Archers, try
your best to take out those sentries on the battlements!"
The hail storm of arrows and javelins began to glide off of the companies'
shields and the archers began to slowly pick their would be executioners off of
the walls as they advanced ever more close to the line of infantry the Azurites
had stationed at the gatehouse.
Kratos knew if they took the gatehouse they would be able to bring a seige
engine in and batter the door down to let the rest of the Legion enter and wipe
out the Azurites on the walls and near them, from there they would be in
control of the battle as they could advance to the palace and begin the seige
to try to get to the Emperor.
They advanced along the ice and tried their best not to slip and become an open
target for the Azurites, they still had aways to go to the gatehouse.
Posted by: AND Aug 27 2005, 10:58 PM
The Azurite wasted no time. He put his
Two-handed claymore in a High-Guard and quickly stalked towards Plaas, his
Claymore obviously aimed for Plaas' head. Plaas took a stance, with his shield
forward and his broadsword back. The Azurite immidiately hacked with his
claymore making Plaas block it with hsi shield. the claymore recoiled from the
momentum of the block, then the Azurite slashed into a seemingly open right
side. Plaas blocked that blow with his sword, then he kicked the Azurite back.
As it stumbled, Plaas retook his stance. The Azurite, showing anger in it's
blue eyes, charged unsheathing a massive blow that dented Plaas' shield
immensly and knocked him off his feet. The Azurite then raised his sword for a
final hack. But as it fell, Plaas rolled to his left to avoid the blow. Plaas
immidiately stood and threw his sword at the Azurite, momentarily disabling
him. Plaas wasted no time in taking out his bow and an arrow form his quiver.
When the Azurite looked up, Plaas fired, sending an arrow through his neck,
causing him a quick death. But then, the other azurites began to charge at him.
Plaas dove and sumersalted to the dead Azurite and picked up his sword. The
battle had only begun.
Posted by: Belwar Aug 27 2005, 11:20 PM
Dane Rubyn pressed on, shouting
encouragments to his men. They had almost completely broken the last flank of
Azurites that kept the 95th from completely sandwiching a part of the Azurite's
line. He quickly put up his shield, grabbed a small flask from his belt, and
took a sip of a potion that would allow him to regain his energy. He than
passed the flask to the man beside. As Rubyn began to stand up, something
slammed against his shield. He lifted his shield to see that it was not a
missile, but the man that had been prievously standing in front of him. In that
man's old place was now a very husky Azurite with a very large hammer. Rubyn
lifted his shield, but the shield collapsed inward and broke Rubyn's arm with
the blow. He howled out in pain and flew back, only to slam against the shield
of the man behind him. The Azurite's hammer came up once again, slamming what
was left of the shield into Rubyns skull, and legionnaire slid into an
unconscious blackness.
Posted by: Teleran Aug 28 2005, 03:45 AM
QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 26 2005, 09:07 PM)
A moment later, Teleran was aware of someone standing next to
him - and there she was, weak but resolute, her left eye closed oddly.
"Didn't think you'd leave without me, did you?" she rasped.
“Leave without you? Last time I saw you, you couldn’t have sat up under your
own power. You should have waited until you were fully healed,” Teleran said
reproachfully.
He was glad to have her company though and couldn't hold back a smile, but she
was still taking a stupid risk coming out here when she was still not fully
recovered. “Glad to have you with us, stay quiet though, we’re trying to not be
noticed, sound carries unfortunately well on the air.”
Under his breath, he muttered, “Trying to get herself killed is she? I won't
let her.”
Posted by: syronj Aug 28 2005, 06:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 27 2005, 03:06 PM)
There is more than one psychopath on the team,"
Goranthir said. "The Saint did not create this horror alone.
"For one particular member, yes."
Shaka took off his helm for a moment while the Eight were talking. "Didn't
they realize someone would try to stop them someday? They can't be as stupid as
they are evil. . . . . Our motivation is greater than all the others who tried
and failed, though: we're the ones who fully know what is at stake."
Shaka's new flesh was that of a Redguard battlemage, emphasis on the warrior,
who had trained his strength and reflexes to some sort of maximum. His hair was
still tied back with the Akaviri stone that Anya had thrown to him, far back,
on the other side of the Spheres - - probably both token of love and for
safe-keeping.
His reunion with the Eight after Mara's Sphere now seemed dreamlike to him. Why
had the vision of a dragon appeared in the sky, and how had he appeared to bear
the Spear of Bitter Mercy at the reunion when in fact he had left his legendary
artifacts with General Cyndarius' forces for safekeeping?
Wishful thinking, he shrugged to himself. An illusion. He was only a skilled
Redguard warrior now, though with what in the Mundus would have been seen as
superb armor and weaponry.
"At least we can all get shields from the growing scale-mosaic," he
mused aloud. "Maybe rig some additional cuirasses from it, however
crude."
"Do you think we can grow additional snakestones too, perhaps bind them to
our arms as phylacteries?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 28 2005, 12:04 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 27 2005, 11:05 PM)
Shaka took off his helm for a moment while the Eight were
talking. "Didn't they realize someone would try to stop them
someday? They can't be as stupid as they are evil. . .
. . Our motivation is greater than all the others who tried and failed,
though: we're the ones who fully know what is at stake."
Shaka's new flesh was that of a Redguard battlemage, emphasis on the warrior,
who had trained his strength and reflexes to some sort of maximum.
His hair was still tied back with the Akaviri stone that Anya had thrown to
him, far back, on the other side of the Spheres - - probably both token
of love and for safe-keeping.
His reunion with the Eight after Mara's Sphere now seemed dreamlike to
him. Why had the vision of a dragon appeared in the sky, and how had he
appeared to bear the Spear of Bitter Mercy at the reunion when in fact he had
left his legendary artifacts with General Cyndarius' forces for safekeeping?
Wishful thinking, he shrugged to himself. An illusion. He was only
a skilled Redguard warrior now, though with what in the Mundus would have been
seen as superb armor and weaponry.
"At least we can all get shields from the growing scale-mosaic," he
mused aloud. "Maybe rig some additional cuirasses from it, however
crude."
"Do you think we can grow additional snakestones too, perhaps bind them to
our arms as phylacteries?"
"So far, the more people who try to stop them, the more powerful they
become," Deothur said. "All evil is stupid, though; they can't be
having much fun out here, look at the place."
He considered the snakestone. "I would be wary of planting the snakestone.
Snakestone is very hard to break; if a tree of snakestone grew, we would lose
the original stone, and get back a solid tree we wouldn't do anything with."
The Welwa conversed with Goranthir. She had been all the way around the castle,
and even spoken with the birds; the spells went around it in a sphere. This was
as close as the group were likely to get. The Eight would have to try something
extraordinary to get the Source to come to them.
Posted by: One87xe Aug 28 2005, 07:19 PM
*...Bodrum, Morrowind...*
Sona: "Are they dead?"
Uniqua: "I dont think so...the Ansei's just exhausted and this other one
seems to be unconcious"
Sona: "You'd be exhausted if you escaped from Ald Raathim to...by yourself
no less"
Uniqua: "Well thats fabulous...and he did this against Azurites?"
Sona: "Yes Azurites"
Trefist: "Are you two done babbling yet? Its only a matter of time before
they find us"
Hurst: "Aye, wolf...and how they be do'n that exactly, I suppose you know
nothing of it"
Trefist: "Whats your problem? I already told you there is no
escape...their senses seem heightened somehow...no matter where we run theyll
be right there!!"
Sona: "Now,now cant you boys get along?"
Trefist: "Oh yes sarcasm from the o' great Enchantress...now I guess I can
die happy knowing you've insulted my intelligence"
Hurst: "Ya sounds asif'n theres something to be said"
Trefist: "There is something to be said...I should kill you all and pick
my teeth with your bones..."
Uniqua: "FLOOR!!"
*...the sound of a great 'thud' can be heard...*
Uniqua: "Enough petty squabling...and diffenetely enough out of you
Trefist!! Now everybody shut up!!"
Trefist: "Y---You cursed witch...get this damn thing off me!!"
Uniqua: "I already told you, until you can learn to play nice you'll wear
that Amulet...if you attempt any deception I have no issue with causing your
head to explode"
Trefist: "Have I mentioned how much I hate you?"
Hurst: "Aye...more times then I care to count"
Sona: "People can we please stay focused here...remember end of the world
and all that kind of stuff"
Trefist: "Oh yes, better to get stabbed in the back from running, then to
face your attackers head on...does the word cowardess have any meaning to
you?"
Uniqua: "No...but I have a word for you...FLOOR!!!"
*...another loud 'thud' can be heard...*
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 28 2005, 08:59 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 06:04 AM)
The Welwa conversed with Goranthir. She had been all the way
around the castle, and even spoken with the birds; the spells went around
it in a sphere. This was as close as the group were likely to get. The Eight
would have to try something extraordinary to get the Source to come to them.
Goranthir asks the Welwa with great sympathy how her warband was beaten. Did
the Source come out of their castle for them?
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 28 2005, 09:20 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 01:59 PM)
Goranthir asks the Welwa with great sympathy how her warband was
beaten. Did the Source come out of their castle for them?
The Welwa's warband had tried to breach the defenses using protective magics,
she told Goranthir. They were archers and stealth experts; they had hoped that
powerful healing spells could allow them to get close enough to shoot at the
wall of spirits with arrows. And so the Welwa, with her saintly healing
abilities, had remained outside the zone while they had ventured in. She had
watched in frustration as her people had fallen.
The Source had never even come out; they had simply soultrapped the fallen, in
the giant stone beneath the plateau.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 28 2005, 09:22 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 03:20 PM)
The Welwa's warband had tried to breach the defenses using
protective magics, she told Goranthir. They were archers and stealth
experts; they had hoped that powerful healing spells could allow them to
get close enough to shoot at the wall of spirits with arrows. And so the Welwa,
with her saintly healing abilities, had remained outside the zone while they
had ventured in. She had watched in frustration as her people had fallen.
The Source had never even come out; they had simply soultrapped the
fallen, in the giant stone beneath the plateau.
Goranthir translates this for the others. Bloody cowards he thought,
angrily.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 28 2005, 09:25 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 03:22 PM)
Goranthir translates this for the others. Bloody
cowards he thought, angrily.
"So, if they don't come out for a warband shooting arrows at the castle,
how in the [censored] are we going to get them out?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 28 2005, 09:27 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 03:20 PM)
The Welwa's warband had tried to breach the defenses using
protective magics, she told Goranthir. They were archers and stealth
experts; they had hoped that powerful healing spells could allow them to
get close enough to shoot at the wall of spirits with arrows. And so the Welwa,
with her saintly healing abilities, had remained outside the zone while they
had ventured in. She had watched in frustration as her people had fallen.
The Source had never even come out; they had simply soultrapped the
fallen, in the giant stone beneath the plateau.
Loranna frowns. " ... That doesn't sound too encouraging," she says.
"Our basic plan was to lure them out with potential soul fodder as
bait."
She looks to her companions, thinking aloud. "Unless we pretended to be
almost but not quite dead, and made a show of the most obvious items we have
that they couldn't get from anyone else ..." she says. "Or maybe
offered to challenge them for the right to join their team - the saint's the
sort who will dump his current teammates when he finds someone better,
no?"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 28 2005, 09:28 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 03:27 PM)
Loranna frowns. " ... That doesn't sound too
encouraging," she says. "Our basic plan was to lure them out
with potential soul fodder as bait."
She looks to her companions, thinking aloud. "Unless we pretended to
be almost but not quite dead, and made a show of the most obvious items we have
that they couldn't get from anyone else ..." she says. "Or
maybe offered to challenge them for the right to join their team - the saint's
the sort who will dump his current teammates when he finds someone better,
no?"
"Can Lotus send a message to the castle?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 28 2005, 09:31 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 28 2005, 02:28 PM)
Can Lotus send a message to the castle?
Deothur was frowning.
"It's not safe for Lotus, if the zone is a sphere... Lotus can't get
closer than we can. The soultrap won't go off until someone really is dead,
pretending to be dead isn't going to work."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 28 2005, 09:35 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 03:31 PM)
Deothur was frowning.
"It's not safe for Lotus, if the zone is a sphere... Lotus can't get
closer than we can. The soultrap won't go off until someone really is dead,
pretending to be dead isn't going to work."
Isidor looked over to the welwa. "Could, we, you know, kill it? Would they
come out then?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 28 2005, 09:35 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 03:31 PM)
Deothur was frowning.
"It's not safe for Lotus, if the zone is a sphere... Lotus can't get
closer than we can. The soultrap won't go off until someone really is dead,
pretending to be dead isn't going to work."
"Of course, if we wanted to send them a message, Lotus could fly over the
sphere and drop it down onto the fortress from a safe height," Goranthir
said. "Gravity does seem to be similar here as on Nirn."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 28 2005, 09:39 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 28 2005, 03:35 PM)
Isidor looked over to the welwa. "Could, we, you know, kill
it? Would they come out then?"
Loranna's jaw drops. "Isidor are you nuts!?" she spits. "We are
NOT going to kill one of our allies for this! Especially since it won't
actually bring our enemies out!"
"No, we need to lure them out, somehow. Goranthir's got a good point, and
we do have some things they'd never be able to get their hands on,
otherwise. Maybe appealing to their greed will work - these are the sorts of
people who look at their enemies as walking treasure bags and power batteries,
after all."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 28 2005, 09:40 PM
"It's rather interesting..."
Herwyn said. "Soultrapping isn't Necromancy, it's Mysticism."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 28 2005, 09:44 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 28 2005, 02:35 PM)
Isidor looked over to the welwa. "Could, we, you know, kill
it? Would they come out then?"
You can try, the Welwa said, in a language only Goranthir could
understand. Isidor, however, heard it as a deep throated growl.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 28 2005, 09:44 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 03:44 PM)
You can try,
the Welwa said, in a language only Goranthir could understand. Isidor,
however, heard it as a deep throated growl.
Goranthir calmed the beast, telling her that Isidor didn't mean it.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 03:39 PM)
"No, we need to lure them out, somehow. Goranthir's
got a good point, and we do have some things they'd never be able to get
their hands on, otherwise. Maybe appealing to their greed will work -
these are the sorts of people who look at their enemies as walking treasure
bags and power batteries, after all."
Goranthir took off his ring with the dispel magicka effect, and walked to the
edge of the field.
"If I planted this," he said thoughtfully. "It would grow into
some kind of a tree, growing into their domain ... Does anyone have an item
they can spare with some sort of constant area effect spell?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 28 2005, 09:49 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 03:44 PM)
Goranthir calmed the beast, telling her that Isidor didn't mean
it.
Goranthir took off his ring with the dispel magicka effect, and walked to the
edge of the field.
"If I planted this," he said thoughtfully. "It would grow into
some kind of a tree, growing into their domain ... Does anyone have an item
they can spare with some sort of constant area effect spell?"
"The snake stone, we've already said wouldn't help - it's too hard for us
to break off and keep," Loranna says, pulling out a Trueflower.
"But we wanted to get these flowers to our enemies, right? And we have
plenty of these to go around - heck, Lotus could drop some right on their front
doorstep."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 28 2005, 09:51 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 01:44 PM)
Goranthir calmed the beast, telling her that Isidor didn't mean
it.
Goranthir took off his ring with the dispel magicka effect, and walked to the
edge of the field.
"If I planted this," he said thoughtfully. "It would grow into
some kind of a tree, growing into their domain ... Does anyone have an item
they can spare with some sort of constant area effect spell?"
Herwyn looked at the young king. "You seem like you have an idea. What are
you thinking?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 28 2005, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 03:49 PM)
"The snake stone, we've already said wouldn't help - it's
too hard for us to break off and keep," Loranna says, pulling out a
Trueflower.
"But we wanted to get these flowers to our enemies, right? And we
have plenty of these to go around - heck, Lotus could drop some right on their
front doorstep."
"We don't want them to come to their front door step, we want them to come
here," Goranthir said, sounding somewhere between the enthusiasm of youth
and the wisdom of the King. "Their bound souls act as a battery, drawing a
bit off of all of them to power the field, but not enough from any one that
they get used up. We plant the Trueflower, and then next to it this ring. They
both grow into the field, both constantly casting their spells, trying to
cancel out the other one. When they run out of charges, they start drawing from
the bound souls ..."
"This won't bring the castle down in a minute, but it will start to
weaken, and they will know that it is. Particularly when we send a few mocking
messages through Lotus, telling them that their days are numbered, that we're
bringing the whole fortress down around their ears. They have no choice but to
come out and face us, because they will no longer be safe ..."
ooc -- Outta here for about an hour, but I'll be back.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 28 2005, 09:57 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 03:56 PM)
We don't want them to come to their front door step, we
want them to come here," Goranthir said, sounding somewhere between the
enthusiasm of youth and the wisdom of the King. "Their bound souls act as
a battery, drawing a bit off of all of them to power the field, but not enough
from any one that they get used up. If we plant the Trueflower, and then
next to it this ring. They both grow into the field, both constantly casting
their spells, trying to cancel out the other one. When they run out of charges,
they start drawing from the bound souls ...
"This won't bring the castle down in a minute, but it will start to
weaken, and they will know that it is. Particularly when we send a few
mocking messages through Lotus, telling them that their days are numbered, that
we're bringing the whole fortress down around their ears. They have no
choice but to come out and face us, because they will no longer be safe
..."
Isidor was surprised at Goranthir's wisdom. Not that he didn't think him wise,
but that he had come up with this plan so quickly. "That sounds perfect."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 28 2005, 10:02 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 01:56 PM)
We don't want them to come to their front door step, we
want them to come here," Goranthir said, sounding somewhere between the
enthusiasm of youth and the wisdom of the King. "Their bound souls act as
a battery, drawing a bit off of all of them to power the field, but not enough
from any one that they get used up. If we plant the Trueflower, and then
next to it this ring. They both grow into the field, both constantly casting
their spells, trying to cancel out the other one. When they run out of charges,
they start drawing from the bound souls ...
"This won't bring the castle down in a minute, but it will start to
weaken, and they will know that it is. Particularly when we send a few
mocking messages through Lotus, telling them that their days are numbered, that
we're bringing the whole fortress down around their ears. They have no
choice but to come out and face us, because they will no longer be safe ..."
Hewyn smiled and removed his gauntlet, taking off a ring from his left hand.
"Trueflowers don't use charges... but take this. It casts a wide area
resist spell and eats through charges like there's no tomorrow. That and your
dispel trying to outdo each other should make a decent dent."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 28 2005, 11:15 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 04:02 PM)
Hewyn smiled and removed his gauntlet, taking off a ring from
his left hand.
"Trueflowers don't use charges... but take this. It casts a wide area
resist spell and eats through charges like there's no tomorrow. That and your
dispel trying to outdo each other should make a decent dent."
Loranna reaches into her pocket and pulls out the healing ring Goranthir had
made for her.
"Slyvos's ring came with me through the spheres, so this is redundant for
me," she says. "No reason not to add it as well - make things move
along that much faster."
"Just so long as we're ready to deal with the dears when they do come out
to play," she adds, grinning.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 28 2005, 11:31 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 05:15 PM)
"Just so long as we're ready to deal with the dears when
they do come out to play," she adds, grinning.
"This plateau we're on will be good for the mages and the archers,"
Goranthir said, looking around. "Probably good to reset our Marks here, so
we can retreat to higher ground if need be ..."
Goranthir makes huffing noises to the Welwa, asking about the rest of land
surrounding the castle.
"There's a high rise on the other side," he said, interpreting.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 28 2005, 11:36 PM
Healing is never redundant,"
Deothur said. "There are no potions here, and no way to charge items; keep
your ring, Loranna, until we see if this works.
The two rings, when planted, grew even more swiftly than the other items had
grown. The huge amounts of magicka cast by the Source's zone seemed to act as
food for them.
Soon there were two massive metal and gemstone trees, close to the edge of the
zone. And the trees, as soon as they started growing, were at war with each
other. Sparkles of white mysticism magic surrounded each tree, the fields
intersecting, a constant battle, growing larger and more intense, as the trees
grew.
The dispell tree began to droop first. Then something very reassuring happened;
with a crack like lightning, energy was drawn from within the zone, and the
tree recovered its strength. Moments later, a second burst of energy
revitalized the reflection tree.
The trees were magic items - big ones - and the souls trapped by the castle
were being consumed to recharge them.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 28 2005, 11:39 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 05:36 PM)
The dispell tree began to droop first. Then something very
reassuring happened; with a crack like lightning, energy was drawn from
within the zone, and the tree recovered its strength. Moments later, a second
burst of energy revitalized the reflection tree.
The trees were magic items - big ones - and the souls trapped by the castle
were being consumed to recharge them.
"Let's send our notes of mockery," Goranthir smiled, as Anya sent
Lotus to fly over the fortress with several notes, telling the Source that
their time on the Plains was coming to an end, to rain them down.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 28 2005, 11:43 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 04:39 PM)
"Let's send our notes of mockery," Goranthir smiled,
as Anya sent Lotus to fly over the fortress with several notes, telling the
Source that their time on the Plains was coming to an end, to rain them down.
Lotus found that the Source were not foolish... their castle had a roof,
well-protected by spells to resist attack from above.
The energy bolts striking the trees were increasing in velocity.
"Hey," Deothur said. "Break off a branch from each tree, and
plant that somewhere else."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 28 2005, 11:44 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 05:43 PM)
Lotus found that the Source were not foolish... their castle had
a roof, well-protected by spells to resist attack from above.
The energy bolts striking the trees were increasing in velocity.
"Hey," Deothur said. "Break off a branch from each tree,
and plant that somewhere else."
Loranna says "Good idea," and gingerly reaches up to break a branch
off of the dispel tree. "Someone get the other tree; I'll plant this one
to the left here ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 28 2005, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 05:43 PM)
"Hey," Deothur said. "Break off a branch
from each tree, and plant that somewhere else."
"Good idea," said Goranthir, hacking off limbs of the Resist Tree
with his ebony dai-katana, being careful to avoid the energy blasts, and
tossing them to the ground.
Posted by: syronj Aug 28 2005, 11:46 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 05:44 PM)
Loranna says "Good idea," and gingerly reaches up to
break a branch off of the dispel tree. "Someone get the other tree;
I'll plant this one to the left here ..."
Shaka replaced his helm and broke off several branches of Reflect, then ran a
few yards to the east to plant them.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 28 2005, 11:46 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 03:44 PM)
Loranna says "Good idea," and gingerly reaches up to
break a branch off of the dispel tree. "Someone get the other tree;
I'll plant this one to the left here ..."
After watching Loranna struggle with the metal tree for a long moment, Herwyn
raised his mace and took a great whack at the other one, snapping a branch or
two off and bending many more.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 28 2005, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 05:46 PM)
After watching Loranna struggle with the metal tree for a long
moment, Herwyn raised his mace and took a great whack at the other one,
snapping a branch or two off and bending many more.
"Let's move around towards the higher ground," Goranthir said.
"I don't like having this ebony wall behind us."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 28 2005, 11:51 PM
Slyvos took a branch, twidling it around in
his hands. Strange what could grow here...
'I'm agreeing with goranthir on this...'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 28 2005, 11:52 PM
The secondary trees seemed to be less
magically charged than the original trees; but still magical enough to fight
each other, and magical enough to draw energy from the castle. Soon there was
the beginning of a wall of trees, areas of mystic energy overlapping, all
drawing from the castle.
The screams and moans of the bound souls had changed in tone. Now they were
shrieks, high and panicked.
"Not kind," Deothur said. "But neither is it kind to leave them
here forever."
It began slowly at first; souls disappeared, and a hole opened in the wall of
the castle.
The Welwa howled, low, deep, and challenging. Goranthir heard,
If that doesn't bring them, I don't know what will.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 28 2005, 11:57 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 05:52 PM)
If that doesn't bring them, I don't know what will.
"Anya," Goranthir said. "Ready your bow. Loranna, she's going to
need some boosts to her marksmanship. We're not going to get more than one shot
..."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 28 2005, 11:59 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 05:57 PM)
Anya," Goranthir said. "Ready your bow.
Loranna, she's going to need some boosts to her marksmanship. We're not
going to get more than one shot ...
"Understood," Loranna says, raising her hands and preparing a spell
to increase agility and marksmanship, one she had prepared specifically for
aiding the party's archer.
"Slyvos, now would be the time to drink your potion ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 12:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 05:59 PM)
"Understood," Loranna says, raising her hands and
preparing a spell to increase agility and marksmanship, one she had prepared
specifically for aiding the party's archer.
"Slyvos, now would be the time to drink your potion ..."
"And let's move away from this wall towards the higher ground,"
Goranthir added. "There's an expression about 'having your back to the
wall' which is very seldom a positive thing."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 12:06 AM
Slyvos nodded, taking the potion out,
uncorking it, and sighing.
'I hope this thing works the way you said it does...'
He gulped it down, and stood up straight. no odd shimmering effects, no glowing
lights; his face was... calm, for once in so long. He looked around, his eyes
betraying what he was feeling at the moment.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 29 2005, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 03:57 PM)
Anya," Goranthir said. "Ready your bow.
Loranna, she's going to need some boosts to her marksmanship. We're not
going to get more than one shot ...
Anya nodded. She had found a a shirt that gave her a constant bound longbow,
never having to worry about time. She put it on, and a light, put extremely
powerful bow shimmered into her readied hands.
Selecting a few few arrows, enchanted with some rather nasty effects, she
prepared herself.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 28 2005, 06:16 PM)
Anya nodded. She had found a a shirt that gave her a constant
bound longbow, never having to worry about time. She put it on, and a light,
put extremely powerful bow shimmered into her readied hands.
Selecting a few few arrows, enchanted with some rather nasty effects, she
prepared herself.
"Remember," Goranthir said, as they moved to the higher ground.
"One target is essential, and for him you will need one particular arrow
..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 29 2005, 12:22 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 04:20 PM)
Remember," Goranthir said, as the ground moved to the
higher ground. "One target is essential, and for him you will need one
particular arrow ...
"Don't worry." She pointed to one arrow pulled off to the side, in
her quiver. The Arrow of Insight, "I won't miss."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 12:24 AM
Tamriel:
Cyndarius stood in the center of what was once the beautiful gardens of Reman
Park. No lovers walked hand-in-hand here today, however, for instead a bloody
battle raged as far as Cyndarius could see.
The Legions had flooded into the fallen city through the broken walls, and the
fighting had turned into ugly, chaotic, building-to-building affair. Formations
were nearly impossible to keep, orders nearly impossible to hear. If any battle
could be said to be 'good', this wasn't it.
Ahead, the grounds of the Imperial palace burned, a great cloud of Winged
Twilights swooping amongst its towers.
Cyndarius gestured with his sword and called to Nalion, "They still fight
over the Palace. That means there must be someone there to fight. I'll take
that as good news!"
Between the Legion and the Palace, however, stood one obvious obstacle; A great
bridge crossed the river in front of them. Azurites were entrenched upon it,
their rear lines building hasty barricades while their front lines fought with
inhuman ferocity.
"Gruznob!" shouted Cyndarius, "To the bridge!"
Cyndarius shouted orders for a makeshift bridge to be constructed to the North,
and Gruznob turned his company and with a roar, charged the bridge.
Just as the front line passed beneath the great dragon statues that flanked the
bridge, the world flashed pure white. For one, terrifying moment, everything
was simply gone.
The next, it was back, but wrong... The Capitol City was ruined, burning, and
overrun, but at the very same time, it was shining in the sunlight, revelling
in its pristine grandeur, untouched by Azurite invaders. The effect was
sickening. It was impossible to tell which city was real, which not.
Most of the soldiers seemed not to notice, and fought on. Their blood falling
on the blackened streets, leaving the same white cobble streets clean and
unmarred.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 12:25 AM
The Welwa yipped and chased its tail,
ridiculous in a beast so large. It had been trapped here a long time; the thought
of revenge was sweet.
The zone surrounding the castle began to change color. The Source were changing
the magics cast by the trapped spirits into magics which would hurt their foes,
but allow them to pass.
The Source of all Sorrows emerged, eight of them - no, it was only seven. They
were too far away to be reached by bowshot; they seemed to be surveying the
trees.
Then four of them rushed forward, still within the protective zone.
Two Bosmer, male and female, carrying bows. An Altmer - a tall, elegant man in
jeweled robes - probably the saint. No surprises there.
A male elf clad in armor made of bones. His face was visible in his open
helmet. His skin was pale, pale gold, as if it had been dusted with golden
dust, but his features were Dunmer.
No surprises there, really. The surprises were in those who did not rush
forward - a very fat little Breton with a shaven pated head, in the robes of
the Temple Zero. A Redguard, naked except for white paint, who lay writhing on
the ground like a lunatic.
Then the castle wall parted like water, the spirits screaming as they were
pushed aside, and the battlecat came through. He was a Senche-Raht, as tall as
two men standing on each other's shoulders, striped like a tiger, weighing as
much as 50 men, and covered in a panoply of ebony armor. On his back a female
Khajiit stood proudly.
The Altmer raised his hands, and a wave of destructive magic rippled forth,
aimed at the largest of the trees.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 06:24 PM)
Tamriel:
Cyndarius stood in the center of what was once the beautiful gardens of Reman
Park. No lovers walked hand-in-hand here today, however, for instead a bloody
battle raged as far as Cyndarius could see.
The Legions had flooded into the fallen city through the broken walls, and the
fighting had turned into ugly, chaotic, building-to-building affair. Formations
were nearly impossible to keep, orders nearly impossible to hear. If any battle
could be said to be 'good', this wasn't it.
Ahead, the grounds of the Imperial palace burned, a great cloud of Winged
Twilights swooping amongst its towers.
Cyndarius gestured with his sword and called to Nalion, "They still fight
over the Palace. That means there must be someone there to fight. I'll take
that as good news!"
Between the Legion and the Palace, however, stood one obvious obstacle; A great
bridge crossed the river in front of them. Azurites were entrenched upon it,
their rear lines building hasty barricades while their front lines fought with
inhuman ferocity.
"Gruznob!" shouted Cyndarius, "To the bridge!"
Cyndarius shouted orders for a makeshift bridge to be constructed to the North,
and Gruznob turned his company and with a roar, charged the bridge.
Just as the front line passed beneath the great dragon statues that flanked the
bridge, the world flashed pure white. For one, terrifying moment, everything
was simply gone.
The next, it was back, but wrong... The Capitol City was ruined, burning, and
overrun, but at the very same time, it was shining in the sunlight, revelling
in its pristine grandeur, untouched by Azurite invaders. The effect was
sickening. It was impossible to tell which city was real, which not.
Most of the soldiers seemed not to notice, and fought on. Their blood falling
on the blackened streets, leaving the same white cobble streets clean and
unmarred.
Tamriel
Gram had been fighting as best he could, staying close to Gruznob's unit - or,
at least, to the Redguard woman in Gruznob's unit with whom he had a bet going.
Truth be told Gram had been losing track of his own kills and was counting by
fives at this point.
When Gruznob turned his unit to the bridge, Gram followed, adding his warcry to
the Orc's terrifying roar; Trueturner was raised up in perfect form for a
shield charge and Gram grinned fiercely, sensing that this next fight was
important.
And then ...
"By Kyne, what!?" Gram yells, as the flash of white causes his senses
to play tricks on him. He stares around, confused, ready to fight, his mind
telling him things were now okay, his heart extolling him to fight on ...
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 04:25 PM)
The Welwa yipped and chased its tail, ridiculous in a beast so
large. It had been trapped here a long time; the thought of revenge was
sweet.
The zone surrounding the castle began to change color. The Source were changing
the magics cast by the trapped spirits into magics which would hurt their foes,
but allow them to pass.
The Source of all Sorrows emerged, eight of them - no, it was only seven. They
were too far away to be reached by bowshot; they seemed to be surveying
the trees.
Then four of them rushed forward, still within the protective zone.
Two Bosmer, male and female, carrying bows. An Altmer - a tall, elegant man in
jeweled robes - probably the saint. No surprises there.
A male elf clad in armor made of bones. His face was visible in his open
helmet. His skin was pale, pale gold, as if it had been dusted with golden
dust, but his features were Dunmer.
No surprises there, really. The surprises were in those who did not rush
forward - a very fat little Breton with a shaven pated head, in the robes of
the Temple Zero. A Redguard, naked except for white paint, who lay writhing on
the ground like a lunatic.
Then the castle wall parted like water, the spirits screaming as they were
pushed aside, and the battlecat came through. He was a Senche-Raht, as tall as
two men standing on each other's shoulders, striped like a tiger, weighing as
much as 50 men, and covered in a panoply of ebony armor. On his back a female
Khajiit stood proudly.
The Altmer raised his hands, and a wave of destructive magic rippled forth,
aimed at the largest of the trees.
Herwyn's mailed hand shot up in an instant, and a swirling ball of flame shot
forward, striking the Altmer's spell halfway. The resulting explosion was
rather pretty.
"Smart Orc, that Gruznob," he said.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 06:25 PM)
A male elf clad in armor made of bones. His face was visible in
his open helmet. His skin was pale, pale gold, as if it had been dusted with
golden dust, but his features were Dunmer.
"There he is," Goranthir whispered to Anya, pulling out his sword to
unleash the Kynarine blast. "When he's within range, you know what to do.
Slyvos, are you ready?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 12:35 AM
Slyvos saw the golden dunmer, and blinked a
few times, staying calm. He knew this one... yes he knew him well enough.
'Elammu Vando... well, I didn't even consider that it would be him here'
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 12:35 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 06:29 PM)
Herwyn's mailed hand shot up in an instant, and a swirling ball
of flame shot forward, striking the Altmer's spell halfway. The resulting
explosion was rather pretty.
"Smart Orc, that Gruznob," he said.
"I count eight when there ought to be nine," Loranna says, her eyes
scanning the horizon. "Be careful everyone ..." She touches the
Trueflower in her pocket.
Posted by: Aki Aug 29 2005, 12:36 AM
Reichi smirked as the ball of magicka
erupted. "If I were i a mage, I'd have done that too..." he said.
He waited. He couldn't do anything, yet.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 29 2005, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 04:33 PM)
There he is," Goranthir whispered to Anya, pulling
out his sword to unleash the Kynarine blast. "When he's within range, you
know what to do. Slyvos, are you ready?
Anya nodded. "Loranna, a little strength boost would be nice. Give it some
extra speed."
She grabbed the Arrow of Insight. She sighted down the it, aiming at the
chimer. Her eyes dilated as time seemed to slow, her accuracy jumped to nearly
supernatural levels. "Just say when..."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 28 2005, 06:36 PM)
Reichi smirked as the ball of magicka erupted. "If I were i
a mage, I'd have done that too..." he said.
He waited. He couldn't do anything, yet.
Isidor stood next to Reichi, his axe drawn. He didn't know what to do yet, so
he just stood still, gawking at their opponents.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 29 2005, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 29 2005, 12:24 AM)
Just as the front line passed beneath the great dragon statues
that flanked the bridge, the world flashed pure white. For one, terrifying
moment, everything was simply gone.
The next, it was back, but wrong... The Capitol City was ruined, burning, and
overrun, but at the very same time, it was shining in the sunlight, revelling
in its pristine grandeur, untouched by Azurite invaders. The effect was
sickening. It was impossible to tell which city was real, which not.
Most of the soldiers seemed not to notice, and fought on. Their blood falling
on the blackened streets, leaving the same white cobble streets clean and
unmarred.
Nalion rode besides Cyndarius, scanning both the sky and the ground warily for
signs of an attack. He was covered with signs of battle, yet had not suffered
grievous wounds. He had kept himself at the back of the advancing battle-lines,
trying hard to keep Winged Twilights, or - if possible - their summoners at bay
with spells.
He wore a grim expression and the exhaustion of days of fighting showed clearly
on his face.
As the world shifted, he shielded his eyes against the flash of light, then, as
he realized what happened, a curse came over his lips and his stomach began to
feel queasy.
"That's not good, Cyndarius!", he shouted back, "It seems as if
the realities are overlapping!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 05:35 PM)
"I count eight when there ought to be nine," Loranna
says, her eyes scanning the horizon. "Be careful everyone
..." She touches the Trueflower in her pocket.
The trueflower revealed the ninth member of the Source... a Mabrigash, was the
best guess, a Dunmer woman in Velothi clothing.
Definitely a Mabrigash. In fact, Loranna had seen her before, during the Parade
through Vvardenfell.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 06:39 PM)
The trueflower revealed the ninth member of the Source... a
Mabrigash, was the best guess, a Dunmer woman in Velothi clothing.
Definitely a Mabrigash. In fact, Loranna had seen her before, during the Parade
through Vvardenfell.
"There; I know that one," Loranna says, pointing to the Magribash
even as she casts Fortify Strength on Anya. "Use your flowers to see her;
she's Mabrigash ..."
She blinks. " ... She probably uses spells like I do ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 29 2005, 12:44 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 04:41 PM)
There; I know that one," Loranna says, pointing to
the Magribash even as she casts Fortify Strength on Anya. "Use your
flowers to see her; she's Mabrigash ...
She blinks. " ... She probably uses spells like I do ..."
Anya felt a sort of refreshed feel as the spell washed over her. Pulling the
even the enchanted daedric bow to the limits, she breathed softly, and aimed.
With an audible twang, the arrow sped like a crazed demon towards the golden
elf.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 12:44 AM
Herwyn took the moment to cast his
protection spells, just in case.
Then he waved jauntily at the Altmer.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 12:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 06:41 PM)
There; I know that one," Loranna says, pointing to
the Magribash even as she casts Fortify Strength on Anya. "Use your
flowers to see her; she's Mabrigash ...
She blinks. " ... She probably uses spells like I do ..."
"She's their hexer and buffer then?" Goranthir said, touching his
Trueflower. "Aye, I see her. Well, let's make her an early target to make
her team-mates easier."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 28 2005, 04:44 PM)
Anya felt a sort of refreshed feel as the spell washed over her.
Pulling the even the enchanted daedric bow to the limits, she breathed softly,
and aimed.
With an audible twang, the arrow sped like a crazed demon towards the golden
elf.
Herwyn watched the arrow fly, his eyes glued to it the entire way...
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 12:47 AM
Shaka waited with shield and sword poised.
He would hold off on the Adrenaline Rush until the enemy was closer. He
activated a further shield with the amulet that Goranthir had obtained.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 12:51 AM
Goranthir fired the Kynarine effect after
the arrow shot. He aimed low, to kick up a cloud of dirt into their faces, and
to knock them off their feet.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 12:53 AM
Herwyn's blast had the intended effect; the
spell the Altmer saint had fired blew up in his face. It was a disintegration
spell; however, his own immunites warded off the effects.
The two Bosmer fired arrows. One fired at Deothur, who gasped and caught at the
shaft, which had struck his throat; the other fired at Loranna, interrupting
the spell she was casting. Loranna felt a slow poison seep through her veins.
The Welwa barked a sharp bark of alarm. The Source were still standing within
their zone. They had no need of a buffer; the whole zone was nothing BUT a
buffer for them now. She ran back, away from the zone.
The Altmer stepped out of the path of the arrow, with inhuman agility, and
laughed.
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 12:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 06:53 PM)
Herwyn's blast had the intended effect; the spell the
Altmer saint had fired blew up in his face. It was a disintegration
spell; however, his own immunites warded off the effects.
The two Bosmer fired arrows. One fired at Deothur, who gasped and caught at the
shaft, which had struck his throat; the other fired at Loranna,
interrupting the spell she was casting. Loranna felt a slow poison seep through
her veins.
The Welwa barked a sharp bark of alarm. The Source were still standing within
their zone. They had no need of a buffer; the whole zone was nothing BUT
a buffer for them now. She ran back, away from the zone.
The Altmer stepped out of the path of the arrow, with inhuman agility, and
laughed.
His eyes burning, Shaka gestured; telekinesis caused the arrow to arc back to
the Eight. He hoped Deothur's and Loranna's healing powers would kick in of
their own accord, but stood ready to try to heal them....
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 12:58 AM
Everyone behind those fish
scales!" Herwyn yelled. "We have them for a reason!
Ducking behind one himself, he added, "we were a bit hasty there, it
seems. The tables are turned, we're on the defensive. We just have to be more
patient."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 01:00 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 06:58 PM)
Everyone behind those fish scales!" Herwyn yelled.
"We have them for a reason!
Ducking behind one himself, he added, "we were a bit hasty there, it
seems. The tables are turned, we're on the defensive. We just have to be more
patient."
Isidor ducked behind one and said "The only thing we can do is plant more
trees. Draw them out a little farther. Any branches left?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 06:58 PM)
Everyone behind those fish scales!" Herwyn yelled.
"We have them for a reason!
Ducking behind one himself, he added, "we were a bit hasty there, it
seems. The tables are turned, we're on the defensive. We just have to be more
patient."
Shaka hurled a Greater Fireball spell at the Source, then another. Part of him
noted the fireballs seemed larger in this place.
Shaka didn't really expect the spells to have a serious effect on the Source
warriors, but he wanted to provoke them further into closing with the Eight.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 28 2005, 05:57 PM)
His eyes burning, Shaka gestured; telekinesis caused the
arrow to arc back to the Eight. He hoped Deothur's and Loranna's healing
powers would kick in of their own accord, but stood ready to try to heal
them....
Goranthir's Kynarine blast did not help Shaka in retrieving the arrow. Most of
the blast was reflected from the Source, who stood impervious in the middle of
their zone, but the arrow was caught up and swept away. Shaka only barely
managed to retrieve it.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 05:58 PM)
Everyone behind those fish scales!" Herwyn yelled.
"We have them for a reason!
Ducking behind one himself, he added, "we were a bit hasty there, it
seems. The tables are turned, we're on the defensive. We just have to be more
patient."
Deothur gasped, and fell to the ground. His hands were moving to cast healing
spells, but nothing was happening.
Posted by: AND Aug 29 2005, 01:02 AM
Plaas swung at every Azurite he could find.
He enjoyed the claymore over his own sword. It felt natural and smooth. AS he
cut down what seemed like his hundreth Azurite, HE started to laugh, chuckle
even. No azurite was even close to killing him. We felt adn was invincable. But
as he turned to face the enemy, something caught his eye, something strange. He
knew it was coming for him but he couldn't make out what it was. Suddenly he
knew, it was an arrow. But before he could dart away from it's path, it hit. It
tore through his body, tearing organs and muscles. He looked down. The arrow
had hit him in his stomach, or kidney, he did not know. BUt he did know that if
a healer did not heal him soon, he would be dead. As his eyes began to blur, he
began to scream, scream in terror and in pain. With that, he fell, his body
lifeless and his mind as well.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 01:02 AM
Slyvos whispered to himself slightly, and
cast a drain fatigue spell on the golden dunmer... or at least tried, with
hopes that the area of effect may hit.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 06:53 PM)
Herwyn's blast had the intended effect; the spell the
Altmer saint had fired blew up in his face. It was a disintegration
spell; however, his own immunites warded off the effects.
The two Bosmer fired arrows. One fired at Deothur, who gasped and caught at the
shaft, which had struck his throat; the other fired at Loranna,
interrupting the spell she was casting. Loranna felt a slow poison seep through
her veins.
The Welwa barked a sharp bark of alarm. The Source were still standing within
their zone. They had no need of a buffer; the whole zone was nothing BUT
a buffer for them now. She ran back, away from the zone.
The Altmer stepped out of the path of the arrow, with inhuman agility, and
laughed.
Loranna uses the ring of curing that Goranthir had made for her; the poison in
her system stops eating away at her and she feels a wave of relief.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 07:02 PM)
Goranthir's Kynarine blast did not help Shaka in retrieving the
arrow. Most of the blast was reflected from the Source, who stood impervious in
the middle of their zone, but the arrow was caught up and swept away. Shaka
only barely managed to retrieve it.
Deothur gasped, and fell to the ground. His hands were moving to cast healing
spells, but nothing was happening.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 06:58 PM)
Everyone behind those fish scales!" Herwyn yelled.
"We have them for a reason!
Ducking behind one himself, he added, "we were a bit hasty there, it
seems. The tables are turned, we're on the defensive. We just have to be more
patient."
Seeing Deothur fall to the ground, Loranna runs over to drag him behind the
scales, casting healing spells on him as she reaches him.
"Hang on dear!" she says.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 28 2005, 07:02 PM)
Shaka hurled a Greater Fireball spell at the Source, then
another. Part of him noted the fireballs seemed larger in this place.
Shaka didn't really expect the spells to have a serious effect on the Source
warriors, but he wanted to provoke them further into closing with the Eight.
"Get behind the shields, Shaka!" Goranthir cried, doing that himself.
"You're wasting your spells, and they might be reflected back!"
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 01:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 07:03 PM)
Get behind the shields, Shaka!" Goranthir cried,
doing that himself. "You're wasting your spells, and they might be
reflected back!
Shaka nodded at Goranthir, and followed suit. He cursed when he saw Deothur was
failing to heal himself, and ran over to try to help . . .
Shaka tossed the arrow to Anya as he neared their saint.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 01:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 05:02 PM)
Deothur gasped, and fell to the ground. His hands were moving to
cast healing spells, but nothing was happening.
"Damn," said Herwyn. Reaching down, he quickly twisted the arrow, dug
his finger into the Saint's throat and pulled out the head, which was obviously
enchanted, then immediately cast his best cure spell on the poor man.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 29 2005, 01:07 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 28 2005, 05:05 PM)
Shaka nodded at Goranthir, and followed suit. He cursed
when he saw Deothur was failing to heal himself, and ran over to try to help .
. .
Shaka tossed the arrow to Anya as he neared their saint.
Anya growled in fustration. She caught the arrown, and strapped in back in the
quiver. She followed the group back.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 01:11 AM
Shaka's fireballs erupted over Herwyn and
Deothur, reflected from the Source. A second volley of arrows from the two
Bosmer followed them; one straight for Herwyn's eye, and another striking
Deothur again where he lay on the ground.
It was very difficult to cast any sort of healing spell while under constant
fire.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 01:13 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 07:11 PM)
Shaka's fireballs erupted over Herwyn and Deothur, reflected
from the Source. A second volley of arrows from the two Bosmer followed
them; one straight for Herwyn's eye, and another striking Deothur again
where he lay on the ground.
It was very difficult to cast any sort of healing spell while under constant
fire.
Goranthir, his cloak resistant to fire, got between the fireballs and Deothur
and Herwyn.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 01:14 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 07:11 PM)
Shaka's fireballs erupted over Herwyn and Deothur, reflected
from the Source. A second volley of arrows from the two Bosmer followed
them; one straight for Herwyn's eye, and another striking Deothur again
where he lay on the ground.
It was very difficult to cast any sort of healing spell while under constant
fire.
Loranna grits her teeth, staying under the cover of the fishscales and working
healing spells for Deothur and Herywn both.
"Get these scales up, keep us under cover," she says. "Make them
have to come get us, and leave their field."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 01:15 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 05:11 PM)
Shaka's fireballs erupted over Herwyn and Deothur, reflected
from the Source. A second volley of arrows from the two Bosmer followed
them; one straight for Herwyn's eye, and another striking Deothur again
where he lay on the ground.
It was very difficult to cast any sort of healing spell while under constant
fire.
Growling in annoyance, Herwyn turned his head slightly, his left ear suddenly
ringing from the impact of the arrow on his helm.
Grabbing the injured Deothur firmly under the arms, he drug him behind the
shields as fast as he could.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 07:15 PM)
Growling in annoyance, Herwyn turned his head slightly, his left
ear suddenly ringing from the impact of the arrow on his helm.
Grabbing the injured Deothur firmly under the arms, he drug him behind the
shields as fast as he could.
"Someone give him your ring that cures poison!" Goranthir shouted,
his cloak up, engulfed in flames. "Rings don't have any problem with
concentration under fire!"
Posted by: Belwar Aug 29 2005, 01:20 AM
Rubyn's consciousness returned to him with
what seemed like a blinding flash, even though his eyes were shut. The flash
made the searing pain in his head ever worse, which Rubyn hadn't thought
possible. It was a while before he even dared to open his eyes, and even than,
he did so just because something didn't feel right. At first he had to lift a
hand to his eyes to wipe away the blood from his head, and than he looked
around him. What the hell... what is this? He thought to himself. All
around him, the bodies of both Azurites and legionnaires littered the ground,
but at the same time, the grass was lush and green. The air smelled of both
blood and death, but at the same time, it smelled sweet. Rubyn had never
experianced anything like it, and quickly decided that it was from the blow to
the head. His last action before sinking back into unconsciousness was pulling
a small flask of a healing elixyr and shoving the thing whole into his mouth
and breaking it open with his teath.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 01:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 07:14 PM)
Get these scales up, keep us under cover," she
says. "Make them have to come get us, and leave their field.
"And then dispel and blindness before the arrow shot, we don't want
them shielded," Goranthir added quickly, over the roar of the flames.
"Who is this Mabrigash? Clearly they don't need a hexer and buffer
..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 01:24 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 06:17 PM)
Someone give him your ring that cures poison!"
Goranthir shouted, his cloak up, engulfed in flames. "Rings don't have any
problem with concentration under fire!
Back behind the shields, Deothur recovered finally.
"SILENCE not poison," he gasped. "Dispel next time please. All
right, I think that was not the right way to handle them."
Outside the safety of their wall, they could hear the Source laughing, the
high, almost musical laughter of the Altmer saint, the throaty, hoarse laughter
of the necromancer, and the shrill, animal laughter of the two Bosmer. The
Breton monk was levitating; they could see him doing loops in the air, cackling
with laughter.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 01:24 AM
Slyvos jumped behind the scalle that the
saint was wounded behind, and knelt down, another arrow hitting the
impenatrable shield.
'he can have mine.'
Slyvos slid off the ring that cured poison from his finger.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 01:28 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 07:24 PM)
Slyvos jumped behind the scalle that the saint was wounded
behind, and knelt down, another arrow hitting the impenatrable shield.
'he can have mine.'
Slyvos slid off the ring that cured poison from his finger.
"He's okay now," Goranthir said, getting back behind the shields.
"'Elammu Vando you said his name was, Slyvos?"
Posted by: AND Aug 29 2005, 01:28 AM
Plaas stared from his pained body. Every
inch of his body hurt. HE wished that numbness would spread throughout his
body, at least until he went into shock. HE recognized the area, though
crumbled, he could imagine where he was, he often visited the area when he was
a child. He thought it's name was........Coriu Park. He remembered the area
lushious area. That comforted him. THen memories of his long-gone wife and
child flooded throughout his mind. At least I will be joining them soon
he thought. Then he fell into an unconscience repose, where he would he
spending his last minutes of his life.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 01:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 07:24 PM)
Outside the safety of their wall, they could hear the Source
laughing, the high, almost musical laughter of the Altmer saint, the throaty,
hoarse laughter of the necromancer, and the shrill, animal laughter of the two
Bosmer. The Breton monk was levitating; they could see him doing loops in
the air, cackling with laughter.
"Nice fortress you have there!" Goranthir called back at them.
"Pity its eating itself! A few more trees from us, and no more souls to
patch it up, and you'll be without Sorrow!"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 01:34 AM
He nodded, shaking his head a bit to rattle
out the noise.
'a necromancer... I knew him from back before the tribunal gained it's false
godhood. strange fellow... and very, very arrogant...'
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 07:34 PM)
He nodded, shaking his head a bit to rattle out the noise.
'a necromancer... I knew him from back before the tribunal gained it's false
godhood. strange fellow... and very, very arrogant...'
" ... Well, maybe it's time to try negotiations ..." Loranna says to
Slyvos.
"You, I know you!" she calls out, pointing to the Magribash. "I
met you back during the Parade; how did you find yourself here, with these
..."
She looks at the cackling Source members.
" ... People?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 06:33 PM)
Nice fortress you have there!" Goranthir called back
at them. "Pity its eating itself! A few more trees from us, and no
more souls to patch it up, and you'll be without Sorrow!
In response to his words, the necromancer and the Altmer saint began blasting
away at the two largest trees, using disintgration spells. The reflect tree,
obviously, would be hard to damage that way; the dispell tree shook as if in a
high wind.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 06:40 PM)
" ... Well, maybe it's time to try negotiations ..."
Loranna says to Slyvos.
"You, I know you!" she calls out, pointing to the Magribash.
"I met you back during the Parade; how did you find yourself here, with
these ..."
She looks at the cackling Source members.
" ... People?"
"Shut up woman!" shouted the male Bosmer. "No one wants to talk
to you!"
"I don't know you," the Mabrigash called, in a sweet, youthful voice.
"Were you stupid enough to follow that Azura witch who got everyone
killed?"
Posted by: Nalion Aug 29 2005, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(AND @ Aug 29 2005, 01:28 AM)
Plaas stared fom his pained body. Every inch of his body hurt.
HE wished that numbness would spread throughout his body, at least until he
went into shock. HE recognized teh area, though cumbled, he could imagine where
he was, he often visited the area when he was a child. He thought it's name
was........Coriu Park. He remembered the area lushious area. That comforted
him. THen memories of his long-gone wife and child flooded throughout his mind.
At least I will be joining them soon he thought. Then he fell into an
unconscience repose, where he would he spending his last minutes of his life.
There was a flicker of shadows, just in the corner of Plaas eyes, moving fast
through the bushes besides the Imperial. Green bushes now, burnt bushes the
next second. In his waning vision, he could not make out if they were ghosts,
or friend or foe.
Just as Plaas began to lose his grip on life, a head with big brown, almond
shaped eyes bowed over him.
"He's still alive... barely. One of our shocktroups, I think.", a
high pitched voice whispered. The trees in Coriu Park were burning and standing
full of blossoms at the same time. The small figure bowing over Plaas did not
seem to care or realize.
"I wonder if we have to eat all those we shot down.", another figure
asked, out of view.
"Shut up.", the first voice said. "We're on orders to converge
on the palace. Join up with the general. Don't think about lunch. Help me get
this man a healing potion. We're taking him with us."
Something was forced into Plaas' mouth, a liquid, and soon after his vision
began to clear and his wounds closed.
"Now, get up and follow us. Quietly, if possible.", the first voice
said and turned, flashing his dark cloak. Then, the Bosmeri scouts scattered
again into the shifting park, from destruction to majestic beauty and back,
advancing towards Cyndarius' position.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 01:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 07:45 PM)
In response to his words, the necromancer and the Altmer saint
began blasting away at the two largest trees, using disintgration spells. The
reflect tree, obviously, would be hard to damage that way; the dispell
tree shook as if in a high wind.
"A fine woodsman!" Goranthir laughed back. "How many more seeds
do you think we have after you're finished with that?!"
Posted by: AND Aug 29 2005, 01:49 AM
Plaas, utterly confused stood up. The pain
had gone away. HE decided nor to question the scouts. They had let him live
antoher day.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 01:53 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 07:45 PM)
Shut up woman!" shouted the male Bosmer.
"No one wants to talk to you!
"I don't know you," the Mabrigash called, in a sweet, youthful
voice. "Were you stupid enough to follow that Azura witch who got everyone
killed?"
"And hello to you too!" Loranna says, grinning to the Bosmer. Looking
to the Magribash, she says "Nice company you have here."
"As for that stupid Azura witch," she continues, "I came to my
senses in time to help stop her, eventually; she's no more now. The world's
moved onward from her ..."
" ... And you've got the same chance to move onward too, dear," she
continues. "Why aren't you taking it? You just came from a life full of
strife and conflict, now you're just hanging out here, where there's nothing
but more strife and conflict?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 02:00 AM
Slyvos looked up over the scale, shouting to
the golden dunmer, but making sure he can go back under the scale at any time.
'now why would you waste eternity here?! yes you know me, Elammu.'
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 05:53 PM)
And hello to you too!" Loranna says, grinning to the
Bosmer. Looking to the Magribash, she says "Nice company you have
here.
"As for that stupid Azura witch," she continues, "I came to my
senses in time to help stop her, eventually; she's no more now. The
world's moved onward from her ..."
" ... And you've got the same chance to move onward too, dear," she
continues. "Why aren't you taking it? You just came from a
life full of strife and conflict, now you're just hanging out here, where
there's nothing but more strife and conflict?"
"STOP HER?" Herwyn shouted at the top of his lungs. "How did a
lie that big make it out of your throat, woman? You ARE her!
"Well, you were, until someone robbed you of Azura's power!
"Is that woman out there another of those poor, unfortunate idiots that
followed you to their doom?"
Behind the shield wall, Herwyn winked at the shocked Loranna.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 02:09 AM
Goranthir roared something over the shields,
in the Senche-Raht's native tongue. He hoped he got the expression right. He
heard it in Elsweyr, but he didn't know if it was true that the giant tigers
regularly mated with their mothers. It was funny though.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 08:03 PM)
"STOP HER?" Herwyn shouted at the top of his lungs.
"How did a lie that big make it out of your throat, woman? You ARE her!
"Well, you were, until someone robbed you of Azura's power!
"Is that woman out there another of those poor, unfortunate idiots that
followed you to their doom?"
Behind the shield wall, Herwyn winked at the shocked Loranna.
Loranna gives Herwyn the briefest of frowns.
Then, she says "If she can't recognize me with her own eyes why bother to
explain trivial details to her," in an icy tone. "But if she would
prefer to lose with her friends instead ..."
She turns back to the Magribash. "Yeah; that Azura witch was me; like I
said, fancy meeting you here."
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 08:09 PM)
She turns back to the Magribash. "Yeah; that Azura witch was me;
like I said, fancy meeting you here."
"Herwyn, you lying son of a noble seamstress," shouted Shaka.
"You didn't tell me we would face a pack of cowards who hide behind a
shield wall of slaves!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 07:00 PM)
Slyvos looked up over the scale, shouting to the golden dunmer,
but making sure he can go back under the scale at any time.
'now why would you waste eternity here?! yes you know me, Elammu.'
The necromancer paused in his destruction.
"Slyvos Araberith?" he said. "Someone finally killed you?"
"Don't get distracted!" the saint snapped.
"Loranna Pyrel the Incarnate Mother was a Nord," the Mabrigash said.
"You're trying to trick me."
The Senche-Raht did not respond. The Khajiit woman standing on his back,
however, bellowed in rage and responded in the same language.
Goranthir's taunt was funnier than he had intended - the Ohmes-Raht standing on
his back was the big cat's mother.
Posted by: Belwar Aug 29 2005, 02:14 AM
Rubyn once again woke up, the pain in his
head nearly gone now. But he knew that his arm was still broken, the healing
potion hadn't been that powerful. He managed to get to his feet, and
looked around him. He was outside the smoking ruins of the city, and dead
bodies were littered around him. He recongnized some of the faces, one of them
even from his own squad. He also recognized the hammer of the brute that had
smashed his skull. Rubyn held his arm in the way that was least painful to him,
and began to make his way to the city gates, where he saw signs that the action
was still in full, and he could probably still be used.
Posted by: One87xe Aug 29 2005, 02:16 AM
*...Bodrum, Morrowind...*
Sona: "Well whats going on outside?"
Trefist panting: "Err...they come up the river and from Balfalls on the
East...looks like we've no choice but to go West"
Uniqua: "These two are still unconcious...we cant leave yet!!"
Trefist: "Listen Elf, the Azurites are thousands strong and pushing us
towards the Imperial Capital...which is the exact opposite of where we should
be going"
Uniqua: "I see your point...but we cant leave yet!!"
Hurst panting: "The wolf be tellin' the truth...at least four
battalions...if'n we dont leave now we may never"
Sona: "So where exactly are we going? You just said we couldn't go
East...which is away from the main army...wait...you intend to take us through
one of the passes!! Shadowgate or Septims?"
Trefist: "Septims...Shadowgate is to far south, we'll never make it...we
have a chance like this...and I wouldn't want to miss out on an opportunity to
tear the sweet flesh from your throat...I still say both you wenches should be
pouring Ale in Daggerfall...but then again I might need a snack on this long of
a journey"
Hurst: "If'n you mean to try it, I be hav'n a new wolf-skin coat"
Uniqua: "Ok thats enough...put them on the cots and lets go!!"
Trefist: "Who died and made you Queen?"
Uniqua: "Just do it or we're all dead"
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 28 2005, 06:12 PM)
Herwyn, you lying son of a noble seamstress," shouted
Shaka. "You didn't tell me we would face a pack of cowards who hide
behind a shield wall of slaves!
"What did you call me?" Herwyn shouted at Shaka. "One more crack
like that and I'll personally toss you to those morons out there," he said
with another wink.
"Maybe they can make a windowpane out of you, or something."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 08:17 PM)
"What did you call me?" Herwyn shouted at Shaka.
"One more crack like that and I'll personally toss you to those morons out
there," he said with another wink.
"Maybe they can make a windowpane out of you, or something."
"I doubt you'd be able to pick him up, much less hurl him." Isidor
added with a wink.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 07:13 PM)
The necromancer paused in his destruction.
"Slyvos Araberith?" he said. "Someone finally killed
you?"
"Don't get distracted!" the saint snapped.
Slyvos laughed, not too darkly but enough that he knew it would confuse the
necromancer.
'I never died... I became a lich, and well, long story but now here I am,
mortal again 4000 years afterwards.'
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 08:13 PM)
The necromancer paused in his destruction.
"Slyvos Araberith?" he said. "Someone finally killed
you?"
"Don't get distracted!" the saint snapped.
"Loranna Pyrel the Incarnate Mother was a Nord," the Mabrigash
said. "You're trying to trick me."
The Senche-Raht did not respond. The Khajiit woman standing on his back,
however, bellowed in rage and responded in the same language.
Goranthir's taunt was funnier than he had intended - the Ohmes-Raht standing on
his back was the big cat's mother.
"Loranna Pyrel the Incarnate Mother decided it would be fun being a Breton
here in the Plains of Conflict; you ever try being a powerful spellcaster on a
Nord's innate magicka?" Loranna yells playfully. "But hang on ...
yes; you were part of the group that came after Gnisis, I remember. You and
your sisters were dancing for me, that special dance your mentor taught you; I
remember hearing you thinking how you were worried you would get the steps
wrong and I'd get all wrathful until your mentor finally told you to just stop
worrying and let yourself dance."
She laughs. "That's when I started giggling, if you remember; I thought it
was funny you were so worried about upsetting me."
"Real shame about you dying though," Loranna adds, smirking. "I
managed to avoid that, myself."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 08:13 PM)
The Senche-Raht did not respond. The Khajiit woman
standing on his back, however, bellowed in rage and responded in the same
language.
Goranthir's taunt was funnier than he had intended - the Ohmes-Raht standing on
his back was the big cat's mother.
Goranthir laughed and responded, asking them how many holes there were in their
conjugal pen at the fortress.
"Leave them alone!" Goranthir yelled at his allies, with a wink.
"Let them go back into their holey fortress, and then we can start
bringing it down again!"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 02:26 AM
It's time to move on to another thread.
LOCK ON!!!
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Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role
Playing threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
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Summary:
Loranna, and her companions, have recently experienced a shift in reality,
finding themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn.
The heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites
were fighting against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet,
with his Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a
deadly foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men
controlled.
The Eight - Loranna, Herwyn Brand, Shaka, Anya, Isidor, Reichi, Goranthir, and
Slyvos - have engaged their foe, and are currently at something of a standoff -
which they are attempting to break.
Meanwhile, Cyndarius, the 103rd Legion, and those who did not go with the Eight
battle in the Imperial City - with the world alternating between what it ought
to be and the Azurite reality ...
Oh ... it's also snowing out. Cats and dogs.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 02:30 AM
Goranthir is a 16-year-old ranger again,
though he has held something of his Kingly persona he picked up in the Spheres.
He is taunting the Source of All Sorrow, telling them to go back in their
castle so he and his friends can start pulling it down again.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 02:32 AM
The Eight are on the plains of conflict,
finally facing an opposing team of eight... a warband known as the Source of
All Sorrow. They have managed to weaken the Source's fortress, drawing them
outside, but not outside of the zone of protective magics cast by it.
The Source are an Altmer Saint, a Chimer necromancer, a Redguard Satakal, a
Breton Monk, a Mabrigash, two Bosmer archers, a Senche-Raht battlecat, and a
female Khajiit.
At the moment they are trying to use disintegration magic on the trees that are
sapping strength from their fortification.
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 02:34 AM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage
currently in the form of a Redguard, is attempting to help taunt the faction
known as the Source into approaching the Eight.
Shaka glanced over at Anya and squeezed her hand for a moment to show that he
hadn't lost his mind by badgering Herwyn. The Eight were still sheltered for
the moment by the invulnerable scale-shields.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 08:19 PM)
Slyvos laughed, not too darkly but enough that he knew it would
confuse the necromancer.
'I never died... I became a lich, and well, long story but now here I am,
mortal again 4000 years afterwards.'
"Hey Slyvos," Goranthir whispered, chuckling a little despite
himself. "See if you can make him mad to draw him towards us. We have to
get him out in the open away from the sphere."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 02:37 AM
The Altmer saint finally, at long last, took
down the largest of the Dispell trees.
The zone of protective magic around the castle of Sorrow was
noticeably shrinking, however, as spirits were consumed.
"Are you trying to lure us out?" the Altmer said. "There's no
point, this whole sphere belongs to us. We own it, it's ours. That's why we can
use it as a magic item and bind spirits to it. We are the new gods here, and we
can defeat you on whatever ground you chose. Just look at you crouching behind
your ragged little shields!"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 08:37 PM)
The Altmer saint finally, at long last, took down the largest of
the Dispell trees.
The zone of protective magic around the castle of Sorrow was
noticeably shrinking, however, as spirits were consumed.
"Are you trying to lure us out?" the Altmer said. "There's
no point, this whole sphere belongs to us. We own it, it's ours. That's why we
can use it as a magic item and bind spirits to it. We are the new gods here,
and we can defeat you on whatever ground you chose. Just look at you crouching
behind your ragged little shields!"
Isidor yelled from behind the shields "If you can defeat us, come and do
it, you cowards! Stop hiding in your magick, and come and face us, if you're so
[censored] great!"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 08:37 PM)
The Altmer saint finally, at long last, took down the largest of
the Dispell trees.
The zone of protective magic around the castle of Sorrow was
noticeably shrinking, however, as spirits were consumed.
"Are you trying to lure us out?" the Altmer said. "There's
no point, this whole sphere belongs to us. We own it, it's ours. That's why we
can use it as a magic item and bind spirits to it. We are the new gods here,
and we can defeat you on whatever ground you chose. Just look at you crouching
behind your ragged little shields!"
"We don't chose any ground!" Goranthir called back. "Go back
inside! We promise not to plant anymore trees and drain all your fortress away!
Really! We're sorry! Your ability to defeat inanimate objects is without
question!"
He laughed long and loud.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 06:37 PM)
The Altmer saint finally, at long last, took down the largest of
the Dispell trees.
The zone of protective magic around the castle of Sorrow was
noticeably shrinking, however, as spirits were consumed.
"Are you trying to lure us out?" the Altmer said. "There's
no point, this whole sphere belongs to us. We own it, it's ours. That's why we
can use it as a magic item and bind spirits to it. We are the new gods here,
and we can defeat you on whatever ground you chose. Just look at you crouching
behind your ragged little shields!"
Herwyn pulled the little branch from his belt and stabbed it into the ground.
In a few moments, it had grown to be taller than the scale shields.
Taking off his left gauntlet, the one enchanted with reflect, he drove it, too,
into the black soil and watched it grow into a very odd tree.
"Sorry," he shouted, "was busy doing a bit of gardening. What
did you say?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 08:37 PM)
Are you trying to lure us out?" the Altmer said.
"There's no point, this whole sphere belongs to us. We own it, it's ours.
That's why we can use it as a magic item and bind spirits to it. We are the new
gods here, and we can defeat you on whatever ground you chose. Just look at you
crouching behind your ragged little shields!"
"We choose this ground then, coward!" shouted Shaka. "New gods
-- don't make us laugh. And as for your necromancer, I spit on them. All
they're good for is to crawl before me in their last seconds!"
Posted by: Nalion Aug 29 2005, 02:41 AM
Summary for Nalion:
Tamriel, Cyrodiil City, near the Imperial Palace
Nalion, a male Breton mage, is currently fighting at the side of Cyndarius'
103rd Legion. There was another shift in reality, and now, both the reality he
knew and the strange Azurite-dominated reality mix. It's sickening.
Nalion is hoping that they would be on time to save the Emperor.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 29 2005, 02:43 AM
Falco Redflash, male argonian rogue is
currently battling Azurites in Tamriel.
IC: "26...27. Damn I missed! 28...29...30" Falco looked down to see
he had no more arrows left in his quiver. He drew his saber and the dagger of
silence. Falco charged into the fray, obviously mad. Falco decapitated one
azurite. Then began battling two wielding broadswords. The broadswords were
heavier and stronger but his saber was lighter and faster. He had no difficulty
killing them both.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 08:41 PM)
Sorry," he shouted, "was busy doing a bit of
gardening. What did you say?
"Wait until they go back inside before planting anymore!" Goranthir
said to Herwyn loudly. "They are mighty against ... trees!"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 28 2005, 08:43 PM)
Falco Redflash, male argonian rogue is currently battling
Azurites in Tamriel.
IC: "26...27. Damn I missed! 28...29...30" Falco looked down to see
he had no more arrows left in his quiver. He drew his saber and the dagger of
silence. Falco charged into the fray, obviously mad. Falco decapitated one
azurite. Then began battling two wielding broadswords. The broadswords were
heavier and stronger but his saber was lighter and faster. He had no difficulty
killing them both.
Tsei, female argonian mage, is following Falco into battle.
IC: Tsei cast a sheild and fortify strength on both of them. "Good
luck!" She yelled over the screams of battle.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 08:37 PM)
The Altmer saint finally, at long last, took down the largest of
the Dispell trees.
The zone of protective magic around the castle of Sorrow was noticeably
shrinking, however, as spirits were consumed.
"Are you trying to lure us out?" the Altmer said. "There's
no point, this whole sphere belongs to us. We own it, it's ours. That's why we
can use it as a magic item and bind spirits to it. We are the new gods here,
and we can defeat you on whatever ground you chose. Just look at you crouching
behind your ragged little shields!"
Loranna gives the Altmer a raspberry.
"Come over here then and show us what you've got, sad little ghosts and
poor befuddled saints," she says. "Or are you scared of a bunch of
mortals?"
She winks at the Magribash. "One time only offer, hun; come and get the
big bad Azura witch who wrecked your life and laughed at your dancing! Or you
can let the BOYS tell you what to do ..."
Posted by: Aki Aug 29 2005, 02:50 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi Sari is on the plains of Conflict, hiding behind the scale-sheilds with
the others. Taunting the Source of All Sorrow.
---
QUOTE
Are you trying to lure us out?" the Altmer said.
"There's no point, this whole sphere belongs to us. We own it, it's ours.
That's why we can use it as a magic item and bind spirits to it. We are the new
gods here, and we can defeat you on whatever ground you chose. Just look at you
crouching behind your ragged little shields!
QUOTE
Wait until they go back inside before planting
anymore!" Goranthir said to Herwyn loudly. "They are mighty against
... trees!
"Yes, their godly might is to smite trees. I'm shaken in my
boots," Reichi mocked. "Gods who are too scared to live their little
safe-szone. To smite a bunch of puny mortals."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 28 2005, 08:50 PM)
"Yes, their godly might is to smite trees. I'm
shaken in my boots," Reichi mocked. "Gods who are too scared to live
their little safe-szone. To smite a bunch of puny mortals."
"I'm going to take a quick nap!" Goranthir laughed. "Tell me
when they go back inside, and we'll continue our little seed sowing!"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 08:53 PM)
I'm going to take a quick nap!" Goranthir laughed.
"Tell me when they go back inside, and we'll continue our little seed
sowing!
"Cut down one, two more grow in their place, eh Goran?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 02:56 AM
They could hear conversation.
"...have to go after them, and get rid of all those trees so no one else
gets the same idea..."
"Very clever," the Altmer said. "And yet not clever enough to
save you. I saw your pitiful excuse for an assault before. This isn't the realm
of the nine divines; this is the realm of strength, our strength, and the
answer to the question that has been asked all these centuries, what is the
meaning of life, is: there is no meaning, only mocking laughter at stupid
mortals like you."
The Nine members of the Source were coming. They had all become invisible;
those who clutched flowers could see them.
The fat Breton monk swept toward them overhead; they could see his fat pale
legs beneath his robes. He cast an area of effect spell on them as soon as he
was near enough to cast over the shields.
The Bosmers ran in two different directions, flanking them with their bows.
The battlecat simply charged, to knock over their shield wall and crush them
beneath it, if possible.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 29 2005, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 28 2005, 04:45 PM)
Tsei, female argonian mage, is following Falco into battle.
IC: Tsei cast a sheild and fortify strength on
both of them. "Good luck!" She yelled over the screams of battle.
"Thanks Tsei" Falco gave a kick to an azurite's stomach. His newfound
strength causing the azurite to crumple. The unfortunate Khajiit was trampled
under the massive armies in their epic battle. "I'll count that as half a
kill.... 33 1/2...34 1/2..."
Posted by: Belwar Aug 29 2005, 03:01 AM
Summery, Dane Rubyn
Dane Rubyn is making his way into the capital after being wounded on the
battlefield. He has a broken arm, but his other wounds were mended. He thinks
the shift in realities are actually hallucinations.
************
Rubyn stumbled through the gates, both broken and intact, and made his way down
the streets to where he could see some men running about.
"You! You over there!" He shouted to one of the men.
"Yes, sir?" The man replied to him.
"What the hell is going on here? Why is everyth..." He stopped there,
realizing that the man didn't know what was going on, because he didn't see any
of the strangness. Just like before. "Just take me to somebody in charge,
dammit!"
"Yes sir, this way!" And the man started off, with Rubyn following
him.
Posted by: AND Aug 29 2005, 03:01 AM
Summary:
Plaas is with Cyndarius' 103th and currently follwoing some curois bosmers
aftetr getting shot with an arrow and healed.
IC: Plaas was still dazed from what had just happened. Where had the Bosmers
come from? O well, that was for later. Now, they needed to save the emporer, if
he was still alive. As they crept closer to the palace, trying to avoid any
attention.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 28 2005, 06:57 PM)
Thanks Tsei" Falco gave a kick to an azurite's
stomach. His newfound strength causing the azurite to crumple. The unfortunate
Khajiit was trampled under the massive armies in their epic battle. "I'll
count that as half a kill.... 33 1/2...34 1/2...
Azurite number thirty-four crumpled to the ground, his guts spilling into a
dark red pool. Then, as fast as his body had fallen, his darkly glowing ghost
rose again, wielding an ethereal copy of the weapon he had in life. He swung at
his slayer, clipping Falco's shoulder.
Everywhere throughout the city, the dead had suddenly refused to fall. Ghostly
soldiers on both sides rose to continue their fight.
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 08:56 PM)
The Nine members of the Source were coming. They had all become
invisible; those who clutched flowers could see them.
The fat Breton monk swept toward them overhead; they could see his fat
pale legs beneath his robes. He cast an area of effect spell on them as soon as
he was near enough to cast over the shields.
The Bosmers ran in two different directions, flanking them with their bows.
The battlecat simply charged, to knock over their shield wall and crush them
beneath it, if possible.
Shaka had tucked a flower into one gauntlet; the enemy wasn't invisible to him.
He hurled an ebony throwing spike at one of the Bosmers, accelerating it with
telekinesis.
He then ran at the battlecat to see if he could help stop him before their
shield wall was lost . . .
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 08:56 PM)
The Nine members of the Source were coming. They had all become
invisible; those who clutched flowers could see them.
The fat Breton monk swept toward them overhead; they could see his fat
pale legs beneath his robes. He cast an area of effect spell on them as soon as
he was near enough to cast over the shields.
The Bosmers ran in two different directions, flanking them with their bows.
The battlecat simply charged, to knock over their shield wall and crush them
beneath it, if possible.
Goranthir fired his Kynarine effect at the fat Breton, and hissed to the
others: "Dispel, blind, and then arrow!"
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 28 2005, 09:03 PM)
Shaka had tucked a flower into one gauntlet; the enemy
wasn't invisible to him. He hurled an ebony throwing spike at one of the
Bosmers, accelerating it with telekinesis.
He then ran at the battlecat to see if he could help stop him before their
shield wall was lost . . .
"Shaka, no!"
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 07:04 PM)
Goranthir fired his Kynarine effect at the fat Breton, and
hissed to the others: "Dispel, blind, and then arrow!"
"Shaka, no!"
Herwyn raised his hands and a wave of dispelling energy washed over the
onrushing enemies.
"I'll leave the blinding to someone else," he said.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 29 2005, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 05:03 PM)
Azurite number thirty-four crumpled to the ground, his guts
spilling into a dark red pool. Then, as fast as his body had fallen, his darkly
glowing ghost rose again, wielding an ethereal copy of the weapon he had in
life. He swung at his slayer, clipping Falco's shoulder.
Everywhere throughout the city, the dead had suddenly refused to fall. Ghostly
soldiers on both sides rose to continue their fight.
"Oh [censored]!" Falco's unenchanted saber had no effect on ghosts.
Falco dropped his enchanted dagger when his shoulder was hit. He backed away
from the ghost. He tapped Tsei's shulder, "Tsei, its time to go!" He
motioned for her to run.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 09:06 PM)
Herwyn raised his hands and a wave of dispelling energy washed
over the onrushing enemies.
"I'll leave the blinding to someone else," he said.
Loranna, flower equipped, raises her hands and casts a blind spell right after
Herwyn's dispel.
"Here goes ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 03:11 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 28 2005, 09:03 PM)
Shaka had tucked a flower into one gauntlet; the enemy
wasn't invisible to him. He hurled an ebony throwing spike at one of the
Bosmers, accelerating it with telekinesis.
He then ran at the battlecat to see if he could help stop him before their shield
wall was lost . . .
"Shaka!"
Isidor couldn't do anything to stop him, as he ran at the battlecat. He
clutched his flower, and saw the nine coming at them. "[censored]."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 28 2005, 09:07 PM)
"Oh [censored]!" Falco's unenchanted saber had no
effect on ghosts. Falco dropped his enchanted dagger when his shoulder was hit.
He backed away from the ghost. He tapped Tsei's shulder, "Tsei, its time
to go!" He motioned for her to run.
Tsei cast another lightening spell at the ghost, then retreated.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 09:03 PM)
Azurite number thirty-four crumpled to the ground, his guts
spilling into a dark red pool. Then, as fast as his body had fallen, his darkly
glowing ghost rose again, wielding an ethereal copy of the weapon he had in
life. He swung at his slayer, clipping Falco's shoulder.
Everywhere throughout the city, the dead had suddenly refused to fall. Ghostly
soldiers on both sides rose to continue their fight.
"[CENSORED censored Censored CEN-SORED BLEEPING SPOTTED OWL
CENSOREDS!!!!]" Gram roars, Frostkiss swinging at ghosts whose flesh it
had just sundered but scant moments ago. "Don't you blue-eyed fools take a
hint!"
Rage and frustration well up in the Nord; the fight was hard enough to begin
with, but now this ... how can one hold the line against a ghost?
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 09:04 PM)
Goranthir fired his Kynarine effect at the fat Breton, and
hissed to the others: "Dispel, blind, and then arrow!"
"Shaka, no!"
Shaka halted. "Sorry, Goranthir," he said urgently. "How can I
help?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 29 2005, 03:16 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 28 2005, 05:11 PM)
"Shaka!"
Isidor couldn't do anything to stop him, as he ran at the battlecat. He
clutched his flower, and saw the nine coming at them. "[censored]."
Tsei cast another lightening spell at the ghost, then retreated.
Falco dodged a blow from one of the ghosts. He frantically looked around for an
enchanted weapon. He noticed a dead azurite holding an fire enchanted iron
broadsword. he sheathed his saber and grabbed the broadsword. Falco swung it
awkwardly at the ghost. The slash was blocked easily. "Damn I'm not used
to fighting with such a heavy weapon." Falco charged wildly and defeated
the ghost, but not before taking a rather nasty thrust to his right eye. Falco
winced and dropped his sword. His hand shot up to protect his now empty right
eye socket.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 03:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 07:12 PM)
[CENSORED censored Censored CEN-SORED BLEEPING SPOTTED OWL
CENSOREDS!!!!]" Gram roars, Frostkiss swinging at ghosts whose flesh it
had just sundered but scant moments ago. "Don't you blue-eyed fools
take a hint!
Rage and frustration well up in the Nord; the fight was hard enough to begin
with, but now this ... how can one hold the line against a ghost?
Tamriel:
A wicked ghostly flail swung out of nowhere toward Gram's head, but it was
blocked by a translucent, wide-bladed sword. The ghost of a tall redguard woman
looked at Gram with featureless white eyes.
"Be more careful," she said, or neither one of us
will get that drink.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 28 2005, 09:13 PM)
Shaka halted. "Sorry, Goranthir," he said
urgently. "How can I help?"
"Stay behind the shields and be prepared for anything," Goranthir
replied quickly.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 28 2005, 09:16 PM)
Falco dodged a blow from one of the ghosts. He frantically
looked around for an enchanted weapon. He noticed a dead azurite holding an
fire enchanted iron broadsword. he sheathed his saber and grabbed the
broadsword. Falco swung it awkwardly at the ghost. The slash was blocked
easily. "Damn I'm not used to fighting with such a heavy weapon. Falco
chharged wildly and defeated the ghost, but not before taking a rather nasty
thrust to his right eye. Falco winced and dropped his sword. His hand shot up
to protect his now empty right eye socket.
"FALCO!" Tsei cast another sheild spell on Falco and tossed him her
amulet. "Take this it'll make you invisible!" She casts a drain
agility spell on the nearst azurite.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 29 2005, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 28 2005, 05:19 PM)
"FALCO!" Tsei cast another sheild spell on Falco and
tossed him her amulet. "Take this it'll make you invisible!" She
casts a drain agility spell on the nearst azurite.
He used the amulet and set about looking for another enchanted weapon he was
more used to handling, all the while his hand over his right eye.
"Stink'in Azurites are gonna pay big time for that."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 03:23 AM
The battlecat was considerably bigger than
Shaka; it ran him down without a second thought, and crashed into the shield
wall with its considerable weight. Since the cat was fortified by the
Ohmes-Raht on its back, it was even more powerful than usual.
The Welwa jumped lightly over the shield wall and bit at the battlecat's
throat.
Deothur had grabbed a scale; now he crouched behind it, shielding himself from
the attacks of one of the Bosmer archers.
Goranthir's Kynarine blast flipped the flying monk end over end, but not before
his area of effect poison spell engulfed them all.
The dispell effect struck the Altmer and the necromancer; however, the blind
spell was reflected. Probably by clothing or items. And Loranna and Herwyn, to
cast, had to have line of sight. Which meant that the two had line of sight to
them as well. The two trained wizards cast like one. Weakness to magicka...
followed, a heartbeat later, by damage health.
The Satakal and the Mabrigash were running to get around the shield wall. The
Satakal moved like a sidewinder snake, slithering along the ground.
ooc: The next person who posts two turns while I post responses to the first
dies miserably. 
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 09:17 PM)
Tamriel:
A wicked ghostly flail swung out of nowhere toward Gram's head, but it was
blocked by a translucent, wide-bladed sword. The ghost of a tall redguard woman
looked at Gram with featureless white eyes.
"Be more careful," she said, or neither one of us
will get that drink.
Gram's eyes narrow, and a thin-lipped smile comes to his face.
"Aye; we wouldn't want that," he says, turning and swinging Frostkiss
at another Azurite ghost, and twisting as the ghost's spear grazes his arm,
just where an earlier blow had damaged his armor.
Frostkiss called forth no more icy winds, and Trueturner barely fixed the
wounds Gram had taken by now. His main weapons were spent.
With practiced ease, Gram hooks Frostkiss to his belt, and with one hand draws
Falmetongue from his back, swinging it in a wide, one-handed arc as he puts
Trueturner in its place. The silver blade erupts into flame, and as Gram gets
his other hand on the hilt, he says "Now, see why they call me the Wild,
and why none have ever lived after that!"
The blade slashes, fending off attacks and sundering weapons, an offense which
is almost as protective as Gram's shield, but even more deadly.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 29 2005, 03:27 AM
QUOTE(Belwar @ Aug 29 2005, 03:01 AM)
Rubyn stumbled through the gates, both broken and intact, and
made his way down the streets to where he could see some men running about.
"You! You over there!" He shouted to one of the men.
"Yes, sir?" The man replied to him.
"What the hell is going on here? Why is everyth..." He stopped there,
realizing that the man didn't know what was going on, because he didn't see any
of the strangness. Just like before. "Just take me to somebody in charge,
dammit!"
"Yes sir, this way!" And the man started off, with Rubyn following
him.
Nalion cursed. A habit which he had picked up only recently, and the events
clearly deserved every foul word. He hoped that this situation would not last
too long anymore, or he would perhaps beat even Merey.
He didn't even like cursing. His mother, Relie, had taken great care to remove
curses from his vocabulary. Sometimes with soap. And soap didn't taste well.
Nalion was hard pressed and he was sweating despite the bone-freezing cold. The
days of battle were wearing on him. Additionally, the surreal environment of
destroyed but undamaged buildings, parks, towers and statues troubled him.
Ghosts, both of Azurites and legionaires alike, began to fight. Focusing became
harder. He was lucky he had a horse to carry him, leaving him the strength to
focus on his spells. As he had said to Cyndarius earlier, he was no trained warrior.
But he knew how to fight.
Nalion tried to see through the falling snow. There is was. accompanied by a
shriek, a Winged Twilight swept down, sharp claws poised to strike.
The mage lifted his arm and pointed at the Demon.
After a whispered word, a searing lightning bolt sprang forth from his fingers,
and as it made contact with the Twilight, discharged with destructive force. A
moment later, the Daedra fell to the ground.
Behind him, he saw a small group of soldiers catching up. Most legionaires
looked alike in their uniforms and helmets, but one, the mage could make out
clearly. Dane Rubyn. Turning his horse, Nalion rode towards him.
Posted by: AND Aug 29 2005, 03:29 AM
They were close to the Imperial Palace-what
was left of it-and they still had not encountered an azurite. Plaas sighed in
relief. They could see the remains of what used to be teh GRand Hall. It was
very large, Plaas imagined that it was have been one of the greatest sights in
all of Tamriel when it was first built. But on the walls, he could see blood
stains and there were bodies everywhere. The stench was nausiating.
"Should we go?" Plaas asked.
"Hmmmm, sure. You go first." One of the Bosmers said.
Plaas rolled his eyes and unsheathed his blade. HE crept across the large road,
which was seemingly deserted. He was within yards of the first step when he
heard a very large cry. Azurites were everywhere. As Plaas looked back to the
Elves, he saw them firing arrows at the oncoming Azurites. The first bluue-eyed
creature charging at Plaas was cut short by an arrow. Plaas smirked, but what
came otu from the corpse was a ghost, and with each dead Azurite and Twilight
came another. Plaas ran for the safety of the Bosmers. Hopefully they had some
enchanted weapons.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 28 2005, 09:21 PM)
He used the amulet and set about looking for another enchanted
weapon he was more used to handling, all the while his hand over his right eye.
"Stink'in Azurites are gonna pay big time for that."
Tsei looked on in horror as Falco looked for his eye, and a weapon. Her magicka
was low, and she could only mantain her sheild. She cast another sheild on
Falco, and ran up the hill.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 09:23 PM)
The battlecat was considerably bigger than Shaka; it ran
him down without a second thought, and crashed into the shield wall with its
considerable weight. Since the cat was fortified by the Ohmes-Raht on its
back, it was even more powerful than usual.
The Welwa jumped lightly over the shield wall and bit at the battlecat's
throat.
Deothur had grabbed a scale; now he crouched behind it, shielding himself
from the attacks of one of the Bosmer archers.
Goranthir's Kynarine blast flipped the flying monk end over end, but not before
his area of effect poison spell engulfed them all.
The dispell effect struck the Altmer and the necromancer; however, the
blind spell was reflected. Probably by clothing or items. And Loranna and
Herwyn, to cast, had to have line of sight. Which meant that the two had line
of sight to them as well. The two trained wizards cast like one. Weakness to
magicka... followed, a heartbeat later, by damage health.
The Satakal and the Mabrigash were running to get around the shield wall. The
Satakal moved like a sidewinder snake, slithering along the ground.
ooc: The next person who posts two turns while I post responses to the
first dies miserably.
Isidor ducked under the sheild, after being hit by both spells. He used Goran's
ring, and restored his health. "[censored]!"
====================================================
Anya readied her bow, and the arrow again. She aimed at the Necromancer's
chest, and, after a quick pray, to some God, she let the arrow go.
Posted by: Belwar Aug 29 2005, 03:35 AM
Rubyn had to be partielly carried a bit of
the way, as the reality crossings, which Rubyn had mistaken for hallucinations
caused by severe head trauma, had made him so dizzy he could barely walk. But
he did recognize the tired looking face of the Breton that the group of his
legionnaires came upon, and he recongnized the look on his face as well.
Dizziness and confusion.
"Nalion! Man, it is good to see you. I took a beating back there, got my
arm smashed up pretty bad. Same deal with my head, now I'm seeing things.
Strange things! If you could fix my arm and head, I'd owe you a big one."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 03:35 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 09:23 PM)
The battlecat was considerably bigger than Shaka; it ran
him down without a second thought, and crashed into the shield wall with its
considerable weight. Since the cat was fortified by the Ohmes-Raht on its
back, it was even more powerful than usual.
The Welwa jumped lightly over the shield wall and bit at the battlecat's
throat.
Deothur had grabbed a scale; now he crouched behind it, shielding himself
from the attacks of one of the Bosmer archers.
Goranthir's Kynarine blast flipped the flying monk end over end, but not before
his area of effect poison spell engulfed them all.
The dispell effect struck the Altmer and the necromancer; however, the
blind spell was reflected. Probably by clothing or items. And Loranna and
Herwyn, to cast, had to have line of sight. Which meant that the two had line
of sight to them as well. The two trained wizards cast like one. Weakness to
magicka... followed, a heartbeat later, by damage health.
The Satakal and the Mabrigash were running to get around the shield wall. The
Satakal moved like a sidewinder snake, slithering along the ground.
ooc: The next person who posts two turns while I post responses to the
first dies miserably.
"Anya!" Goranthir yelled, his ring curing him of the poison, as he
stumbled out of the way of the crashing Senche-Raht. "Now!"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 03:37 AM
Slyvos began to summon every kind of daedra
he knew how to, from scamps to golden saints... sometimes in multiple numbers.
'hope this will hold them for a moment.'
Posted by: Aki Aug 29 2005, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 09:23 PM)
The battlecat was considerably bigger than Shaka; it ran
him down without a second thought, and crashed into the shield wall with its
considerable weight. Since the cat was fortified by the Ohmes-Raht on its
back, it was even more powerful than usual.
The Welwa jumped lightly over the shield wall and bit at the battlecat's
throat.
Deothur had grabbed a scale; now he crouched behind it, shielding himself
from the attacks of one of the Bosmer archers.
Goranthir's Kynarine blast flipped the flying monk end over end, but not before
his area of effect poison spell engulfed them all.
The dispell effect struck the Altmer and the necromancer; however, the
blind spell was reflected. Probably by clothing or items. And Loranna and
Herwyn, to cast, had to have line of sight. Which meant that the two had line
of sight to them as well. The two trained wizards cast like one. Weakness to
magicka... followed, a heartbeat later, by damage health.
The Satakal and the Mabrigash were running to get around the shield wall. The
Satakal moved like a sidewinder snake, slithering along the ground.
ooc: The next person who posts two turns while I post responses to the
first dies miserably.
Reichi actived his ring with the dispell, and cure paralysis and poison
effects, stopping the Breton's spell before it could do anything. He saw the
Bosmer Archer flanking, and began moving towards them. With his armor and
sheild, he knew that they wouldn't be able to hit him very well. He had
sheathed the Dagger Of Senses to hold the Sheild, but he was confident he could
hack the Bosmer to bloody chunks with just his Wakizashi.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 29 2005, 03:40 AM
Falco removed from his pack his bottle of
ancient dagoth brandy, the strongest stuff he had. "Might as well put it
to good use." The rogue opened it and chigged the contents, hoping it
would relieve the pain. It worked and Falco found that he couldn't really feel
anything. "Now where is a saber?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 03:41 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 09:23 PM)
The battlecat was considerably bigger than Shaka; it ran
him down without a second thought, and crashed into the shield wall with its
considerable weight. Since the cat was fortified by the Ohmes-Raht on its
back, it was even more powerful than usual.
The Welwa jumped lightly over the shield wall and bit at the battlecat's
throat.
Deothur had grabbed a scale; now he crouched behind it, shielding himself
from the attacks of one of the Bosmer archers.
Goranthir's Kynarine blast flipped the flying monk end over end, but not before
his area of effect poison spell engulfed them all.
The dispell effect struck the Altmer and the necromancer; however, the
blind spell was reflected. Probably by clothing or items. And Loranna and
Herwyn, to cast, had to have line of sight. Which meant that the two had line
of sight to them as well. The two trained wizards cast like one. Weakness to
magicka... followed, a heartbeat later, by damage health.
The Satakal and the Mabrigash were running to get around the shield wall. The
Satakal moved like a sidewinder snake, slithering along the ground.
ooc: The next person who posts two turns while I post responses to the
first dies miserably.
Loranna uses her dispel ring, freeing her from the effects of the blind and the
weakness to magicka; the damage health spell was eating away at her still, but
she put her trust into Deothur to keep her from falling.
Reichi, Shaka, and Isidor all could use some buffs right now; Loranna unhooks
her mace and points it at turn, casting the spell within to fortify their
strength, agility, and endurance.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 03:48 AM
Herwyn's defenses couldn't keep up with the
number of spells hitting him in rapid succession, and he felt his life drain
away.
He turned and cast a flaming ball at the tumbling, flying monk.
Posted by: Teleran Aug 29 2005, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Belwar @ Aug 28 2005, 06:35 PM)
Rubyn had to be partielly carried a bit of the way, as the
reality crossings, which Rubyn had mistaken for hallucinations caused by severe
head trauma, had made him so dizzy he could barely walk. But he did recognize
the tired looking face of the Breton that the group of his legionnaires came
upon, and he recongnized the look on his face as well. Dizziness and confusion.
"Nalion! Man, it is good to see you. I took a beating back there, got my
arm smashed up pretty bad. Same deal with my head, now I'm seeing things.
Strange things! If you could fix my arm and head, I'd owe you a big one."
Teleran had split from Spooky and most of the rest of the scouts shortly after
entering the city, his own preference for jumping around between enemies in
battle not matching up particularly well with the range usually preferred by
archers.
He went down among the legionnaires going building to building and helped clear
out a few buildings. The Azurites he faced down hallways didn’t stand a chance
without room to dodge his daggers speeding for their vitals. The ones that
popped round corners at much closer range, he let the legion troops do what
they were best at. He ended up charged with watching the windows for twilights
looking to crash the party as the rest of the group he had attached himself to
cleared out the innards of the building.
He turned down a half-collapsed hallway to see an Azurite archer loosing an
arrow for him. Teleran deflected the arrow into the wall and sent dagger in
return. The hall flashed white and was in perfect order *flicker* the Azurite
was staring down at his own blood flowing over the floor from where the dagger
had struck him *flicker* there was no stain where the Azurite had fallen. Then
the hallway was back as it was, ruined and with a dead man at the end of it.
Teleran clutched at his temples and shook his head at that, these shifts in
reality were not something he could get used to.
Then a member of the legion ran up to him, there were Azurites on the other
side of the wall blocking the street and the legion needed a way around them.
Teleran laughed grimly and set his dagger against the wall. A moment later the
wall was blown outward and the soldiers were cutting into the Azurites behind
the barricade. Teleran had been careful to avoid blasting the supports this
time.
With the barricade dismantled he headed towards the palace. They ran into
another group of Azurites just around the corner and engaged them without
breaking formation. They were just finishing up to head forwards when the dead
stopped staying down. The darkly glowing Azurites started turning the battle on
the soldiers as they ripped into the flank of the formation. Soon the ghosts of
the legion were fighting against the Azurites too, the living members
overcoming the initial shock and dispatching the ghosts.
The group Teleran was with slowed dramatically as they were bogged down in
Azurites that just refused to stay dead. A flash of lightning discharging ahead
brought Teleran’s attention from the Azurite he was dispatching and he looked
up to see Nalion on his horse. He felt a burning along his side as the Azurite
took advantage of Teleran’s distraction to take an awkward stab at him. The
wound quickly healed as Teleran’s activated his ring’s enchantment, healing
himself before putting a dagger through the offending Azurite’s throat.
During a momentary lull in the fighting around him Teleran slipped the Golem’s
Crown on and sent a couple of Azurites flying with a backhanded blow. He turned
towards Nalion and started plowing through the Azurites, ignoring most of the
blows from the unenchanted weapons and flinging aside those that tried to get
in his way. He hailed Nalion, “Need some help with our friends here? They just
don’t seem to want to stay dead.”
Posted by: Nalion Aug 29 2005, 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Belwar @ Aug 29 2005, 03:35 AM)
Rubyn had to be partielly carried a bit of the way, as the
reality crossings, which Rubyn had mistaken for hallucinations caused by severe
head trauma, had made him so dizzy he could barely walk. But he did recognize
the tired looking face of the Breton that the group of his legionnaires came
upon, and he recongnized the look on his face as well. Dizziness and confusion.
"Nalion! Man, it is good to see you. I took a beating back there, got my
arm smashed up pretty bad. Same deal with my head, now I'm seeing things.
Strange things! If you could fix my arm and head, I'd owe you a big one."
Nalion jumped from his destrier and knelt besides Dane.
"The first thing you'll probably learn around here is not to count how
often people fix you up.", Nalion grinned despite the strains, being
reminded how often Loranna had done the same for him, or in that respect, for
almost everyone in this group.
Blue light emanated from his hand and covered the short distance between
Nalions fingers and Dane's broken arm. The spell felt could to the touch, but
it was visible that the broken bones grew back together. The pain subsided.
"There you are. Now we betterget back to Cyndarius. Things are worse, much
worse now. It's breaking apart", Nalion said.
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 29 2005, 03:54 AM)
During a momentary lull in the fighting around him Teleran
slipped the Golem’s Crown on and sent a couple of Azurites flying with a
backhanded blow. He turned towards Nalion and started plowing through the
Azurites, ignoring most of the blows from the unenchanted weapons and flinging
aside those that tried to get in his way. He hailed Nalion, “Need some help
with our friends here? They just don’t seem to want to stay dead.”
"Good timing as usual, Teleran!", Nalion shouted over the clamor to his
friend. "We're about to head to the palace. Cyndarius should be around
there. Teleran, this is Dane, Dane, meet Teleran. So much for formalities.
Let's move!"
The ghost of a dead legionaire flickered on and off. White paving changed to
charred rubble. "Let's hurry.", the mage added.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 03:58 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 08:35 PM)
Anya!" Goranthir yelled, his ring curing him of the
poison, as he stumbled out of the way of the crashing Senche-Raht.
"Now!
The battlecat charged right over the shields, flattening them. The Welwa was
dragged along beneath it, her teeth locked in its throat.
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 08:37 PM)
Slyvos began to summon every kind of daedra he knew how to, from
scamps to golden saints... sometimes in multiple numbers.
'hope this will hold them for a moment.'
Once, long ago, the General in her letters to Loranna had said that they would
be able to summon SOMETHING in the Outer Realms. Slyvos's summonings worked,
but not as he expected. Half a dozen different varieties of nymph appeared, in
answer to his summons, called from Dibella's realm through their connection
with Deothur.
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 28 2005, 08:39 PM)
Reichi actived his ring with the dispell, and cure paralysis and
poison effects, stopping the Breton's spell before it could do anything. He saw
the Bosmer Archer flanking, and began moving towards them. With his armor and
sheild, he knew that they wouldn't be able to hit him very well. He had
sheathed the Dagger Of Senses to hold the Sheild, but he was confident he could
hack the Bosmer to bloody chunks with just his Wakizashi.
The Bosmer hadn't expected to be struck by a rushing werewolf. He shot his
arrow, but it bounced off Reichi's golden armor.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 08:41 PM)
Loranna uses her dispel ring, freeing her from the effects of
the blind and the weakness to magicka; the damage health spell was eating away
at her still, but she put her trust into Deothur to keep her from falling.
Reichi, Shaka, and Isidor all could use some buffs right now; Loranna unhooks
her mace and points it at turn, casting the spell within to fortify their
strength, agility, and endurance.
"Healing is my job, Isidor," Deothur called, commandingly. "You
do yours."
The injured members of the party felt themselves filled with new life and
energy.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 28 2005, 08:34 PM)
Anya readied her bow, and the arrow again. She aimed at the
Necromancer's chest, and, after a quick pray, to some God, she let the arrow
go.
The poison monk had recovered himself in time to launch another blast.
The Altmer cast another spell, and the people in his path felt suddenly
peaceful, and far away from everything.
The Satakal, slithering in the dirt, bit at Shaka's ankles, and Shaka stabbed
at him with his spear.
The Mabrigash spoke a curse, aimed at Loranna.
And the necromancer... was struck by the arrow of insight, in its golden,
perfect flight.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 04:04 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 09:58 PM)
The battlecat charged right over the shields, flattening them.
The Welwa was dragged along beneath it, her teeth locked in its throat.
The Altmer cast another spell, and the people in his path felt suddenly
peaceful, and far away from everything.
And the necromancer... was struck by the arrow of insight, in its golden,
perfect flight.
"Bravo, Anya!" Goranthir cried, leaping to knock the ohmes-raht from
the battlecat. "Slyvos, talk to him --!"
Then he was struck with the Altmer's spell, and without his ring to dispel it,
he just grinned at her. "Sorry about the crack about your son. Clearly,
the two of you are close, but I think it's a beautiful thing, and it's silly of
me to attribute anything salacious to the relationship. I say, this place is
jolly pretty, if you look at it the right ways. The wailing souls are kind of
... restive ..."
Posted by: Aki Aug 29 2005, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 09:58 PM)
The Bosmer hadn't expected to be struck by a rushing werewolf.
He shot his arrow, but it bounced off Reichi's golden armor.
"N'wah!" Reichi roared, bringing down his Wakizashi on the Bosmer,
and his bow.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 08:04 PM)
Bravo, Anya!" Goranthir cried, leaping to knock the
ohmes-raht from the battlecat. "Slyvos, talk to him --!
Then he was struck with the Altmer's spell, and without his ring to dispel it,
he just grinned at her. "Sorry about the crack about your son.
Clearly, the two of you are close, but I think it's a beautiful thing, and it's
silly of me to attribute anything salacious to the relationship. I say,
this place is jolly pretty, if you look at it the right ways. The wailing
souls are kind of ... restive ..."
"For the love of..." Herwyn said, and cast a wide area dispel,
removing Goranthir's sudden euphoria, and hopefully a good number of curses and
enemy enchantments, as well.
Posted by: Teleran Aug 29 2005, 04:14 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 28 2005, 06:54 PM)
"There you are. Now we betterget back to Cyndarius. Things
are worse, much worse now. It's breaking apart", Nalion said.
"Good timing as usual, Teleran!", Nalion shouted over the clamor to
his friend. "We're about to head to the palace. Cyndarius should be around
there. Teleran, this is Dane, Dane, meet Teleran. So much for formalities.
Let's move!"
The ghost of a dead legionaire flickered on and off. White paving changed to
charred rubble. "Let's hurry.", the mage added.
“Right,” Teleran rumbled, “I’ll take point if you don’t mind. I have a certain
knack for making paths. Pleasure to meet you too Dane, can’t wait for proper
introductions.” He lifted an Azurite up by the neck and tossed it at a winged
twilight. The twilight disappeared and the Azurite fell to the ground with a
sickening crack, before immediately getting up in darkly glowing ghost form.
“We better get to Cyndarius soon. I don’t want to wait around for their second
wind.”
The road was unruined for a moment before reverting to the war torn scene
again, Teleran grunted unhappily. An Azurite scratched at him with an iron
sword. He punched the Azurite back among his fellows, knocking them over.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 04:14 AM
Slyvos shouted out to the necromancer from
his vantage point behind the scales.
'Really, your fighting here is pointless you know. You have nothing to gain,
when the saint is the one hogging all the power. It doesn't share power... and
if you haven't noticed yet, it's playing you like a pawn. How long have you
been trapped here? Cause there is no point in anyone staying here, when all
anyone can rule is an endless battle...'
This was easier, much easier, now that the potion helped both sides of him work
in unison perfectly.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 10:14 PM)
Slyvos shouted out to the necromancer from his vantage point
behind the scales.
'Really, your fighting here is pointless you know. You have nothing to gain,
when the saint is the one hogging all the power. It doesn't share power... and
if you haven't noticed yet, it's playing you like a pawn. How long have you
been trapped here? Cause there is no point in anyone staying here, when all
anyone can rule is an endless battle...'
This was easier, much easier, now that the potion helped both sides of him work
in unison perfectly.
Herwyn's spell clears Loranna's mind, and she speaks up.
"The Plains were never meant to be ruled like he is trying to do,"
Loranna calls out to the necromancer. "Why continue this struggle? What,
really, are you gaining from it? He's been lying to you - lying to all of
you."
She points to the Trueflowers. "These give one the insight to see through
all deceptions; take one, then ask your saint what the real purpose here is,
again."
Posted by: Belwar Aug 29 2005, 04:30 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 28 2005, 07:14 PM)
“Right,” Teleran rumbled, “I’ll take point if you don’t mind. I
have a certain knack for making paths. Pleasure to meet you too Dane, can’t
wait for proper introductions.” He lifted an Azurite up by the neck and tossed
it at a winged twilight. The twilight disappeared and the Azurite fell to the
ground with a sickening crack, before immediately getting up in darkly glowing
ghost form. “We better get to Cyndarius soon. I don’t want to wait around for
their second wind.”
The road was unruined for a moment before reverting to the war torn scene
again, Teleran grunted unhappily. An Azurite scratched at him with an iron
sword. He punched the Azurite back among his fellows, knocking them over.
Rubyn stared a bit slack jawed at the towering stone golem. He was wearing a
golden crown emblazoned with a stone fist, and Rubyn was certainly glad to have
him on their side. He felt a bit useless, as the golem who went by the name of
Teleran was taking care of anything that had to do with combat, and Nalion had
the magic. Rubyn shot a few fireballs, but the ones he learned were mostly
large range with smaller damage, nearly useless in urban combat. He decide the
most he could do was tag along, and do his best.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 09:14 PM)
Slyvos shouted out to the necromancer from his vantage point
behind the scales.
'Really, your fighting here is pointless you know. You have nothing to gain,
when the saint is the one hogging all the power. It doesn't share power... and
if you haven't noticed yet, it's playing you like a pawn. How long have you
been trapped here? Cause there is no point in anyone staying here, when all
anyone can rule is an endless battle...'
This was easier, much easier, now that the potion helped both sides of him work
in unison perfectly.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 09:22 PM)
Herwyn's spell clears Loranna's mind, and she speaks up.
"The Plains were never meant to be ruled like he is trying to do,"
Loranna calls out to the necromancer. "Why continue this
struggle? What, really, are you gaining from it? He's been lying to
you - lying to all of you."
She points to the Trueflowers. "These give one the insight to see
through all deceptions; take one, then ask your saint what the real purpose
here is, again."
Elammu Vando, the Chimer Necromancer, paused in his fighting. He seemed to
consider the wound in his chest, but made no attempt to heal it.
"Slyvos," he said finally. "Why are you saying this? Why should you
care?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 29 2005, 04:38 AM
The now invisible Falco finallt found what
he was looking for. An iron saber that glowed blue with a frost enchantment. He
picked it up from an Azurite corpse. Falco ran a very surprised azurite through
and became visible again. Falco saw Nalion, a soldier he didn't recognize, and
Teleran together. "Well better join'em before I get surrounded. He began
carving his way through hordes of the enemy, intent on reaching his friends.
The argonian was cut off by three azurites, wielding spears. He couldn't get
close enough to kill them so was at a bit of an impass. "Hey Nal! Kill
these Bastards for me will ya!"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 04:38 AM
Slyvos thought on that for a second... he
was resolute now though, and did not even blink or stutter.
'I care because I'm not the hate-filled bastard you knew.'
Posted by: Nalion Aug 29 2005, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 29 2005, 04:38 AM)
The now invisible Falco finallt found what he was looking for.
An iron saber that glowed blue with a frost enchantment. He picked it up from
an Azurite corpse. Falco ran a very surprised azurite through and became
visible again. Falco saw Nalion, a soldier he didn't recognize, and Teleran
together. "Well better join'em before I get surrounded. He began carving
his way through hordes of the enemy, intent on reaching his friends. The
argonian was cut off by three azurites, wielding spears. He couldn't get close
enough to kill them so was at a bit of an impass. "Hey Nal! Kill these
Bastards for me will ya!"
Nalion nodded towards the three Azurites.
"Care to lend me a hand, Teleran?", he asked as he readied a spell.
A short gesture and a word sent an absorb health spell towards one of the
Azurites, then Nalion unslung his steel staff. He felt tired and his magicka
reserves were exhausted. He would need to find some potions soon.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 04:55 AM
Enough of this," the Altmer saint
said. "You're listening to a bunch of losers, what do they know about it?
Every group that has gone before has conquered the plains and then thrown them
away, for what? I am the first saint ever to get this right, the first one to
realize the potential of this place, the first one to lead you to become the
gods of your own sphere. 'No one stands there yet' they say. Well, we stand
there. And we are undefeated.
He opened his hands and cast a wave of painful darkness at them; damage health
again.
The Khajiit atop the battlecat's back stabbed Goranthir with a small, silver,
enchanted dagger, coated with poison. The battlecat itself reared up, trying to
free itself from the tenacious grip of the Welwa. The two giant beasts charged
over Loranna, Deothur, and Herwyn Brand; thick red blood poured down on them
from the battlecat's throat.
High above, the monk dodged Herwyn's blast; but stopped to listen to the
conversation.
The Bosmer fighting Reichi placed his hands on Reichi's chest, and Reichi felt
him try to absorb his health.
The Satakal struck at Shaka's ankles; the Mabrigash leant him speed. Shaka
found himself trying to dodge the eerie snake like man, who moved as if he had
no bones. More poison.
The other Bosmer took aim at Herwyn Brand, to stop whatever spell he was
planning to cast next.
The necromancer... frowned. And said, "That's got to be the stupidest
thing I've ever heard. Hate made you strong, Slyvos. If you've thrown it away,
you really are a loser."
Posted by: Teleran Aug 29 2005, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 28 2005, 07:47 PM)
Nalion nodded towards the three Azurites.
"Care to lend me a hand, Teleran?", he asked as he readied a spell.
A short gesture and a word sent an absorb health spell towards one of the
Azurites, then Nalion unslung his steel staff. He felt tired and his magicka
reserves were exhausted. He would need to find some potions soon.
Teleran turned, throwing one of the Azurites attacking him into the three
blocking Falco, “Little busy now, these blighters are learning, only enchanted
weapons coming at me now.” Teleran laughed. “If you’re running low Nalion, try
this potion, picked it up specially.” A strong restore magicka potion appeared
from his pack and floated towards Nalion, dodging around a sword swinging
through the air. A crack appeared in Teleran’s side as an enchanted axe swung
into him. Teleran roared, “I’ll make you pay for that!” and sent the
axe-wielder flying with a spear through him.
“I’ll need a little cover to fix this!” Teleran yelled as he tried to back up
to where he would not be on the front line. An Azurite mage’s lightning spell
hit him and he felt it skitter off his skin into the surrounding Azurites,
buying him a little space.
Posted by: Aki Aug 29 2005, 05:02 AM
The Bosmer's hands touched Reichi's cherst,
but he used the oportunity to drop his sheild, and grab the Bosmer by the
wrists as he brought the Wakizashi down the Bosmer's arms.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 05:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 10:55 PM)
Enough of this," the Altmer saint said.
"You're listening to a bunch of losers, what do they know about it? Every
group that has gone before has conquered the plains and then thrown them away,
for what? I am the first saint ever to get this right, the first one to realize
the potential of this place, the first one to lead you to become the gods of
your own sphere. 'No one stands there yet' they say. Well, we stand there. And
we are undefeated.
He opened his hands and cast a wave of painful darkness at them; damage
health again.
The Khajiit atop the battlecat's back stabbed Goranthir with a small, silver,
enchanted dagger, coated with poison.
High above, the monk dodged Herwyn's blast; but stopped to listen to the
conversation.
Goranthir's rings helped him heal and resist the poison of the dagger, but
still he reeled, happy to cured of the euphoria.
The only thing he had time to do was throw one of the Trueflower blooms to the
Monk.
"You have doubts," Goranthir shouted. "And you know what this
flower shows. Why not see your saint for who he truly is?"
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 05:03 AM
We're a bunch of losers?" Herwyn
spoke up, "Funny, looks to me like you've all been killed once already.
All of us are still alive.
"I remember," he continued, "back in my primary years at the
School of Battlemages... There was this boy, I think his name was Etienne; a
rather talented young man, but a terrible bully. He might've made a decent
Battlemage one day, but he intentionally flunked his advancement exams. Twice.
"He was too afraid to move on to a new class, to give up being the biggest
fish in a tiny pond. He just wasn't willing to give up having people smaller to
pick on.
"I think, that if his father hadn't finally come and taken him out of
school and put him to work in the family sawmill, he'd still be there
today."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 05:04 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 10:55 PM)
Enough of this," the Altmer saint said.
"You're listening to a bunch of losers, what do they know about it? Every
group that has gone before has conquered the plains and then thrown them away,
for what? I am the first saint ever to get this right, the first one to realize
the potential of this place, the first one to lead you to become the gods of
your own sphere. 'No one stands there yet' they say. Well, we stand there. And
we are undefeated.
He opened his hands and cast a wave of painful darkness at them; damage
health again.
The Khajiit atop the battlecat's back stabbed Goranthir with a small, silver,
enchanted dagger, coated with poison. The battlecat itself reared up, trying to
free itself from the tenacious grip of the Welwa. The two giant beasts charged
over Loranna, Deothur, and Herwyn Brand; thick red blood poured down on
them from the battlecat's throat.
High above, the monk dodged Herwyn's blast; but stopped to listen to the
conversation.
The Bosmer fighting Reichi placed his hands on Reichi's chest, and Reichi felt
him try to absorb his health.
The Satakal struck at Shaka's ankles; the Mabrigash leant him speed.
Shaka found himself trying to dodge the eerie snake like man, who moved as if
he had no bones. More poison.
The other Bosmer took aim at Herwyn Brand, to stop whatever spell he was
planning to cast next.
The necromancer... frowned. And said, "That's got to be the
stupidest thing I've ever heard. Hate made you strong, Slyvos. If you've
thrown it away, you really are a loser."
Loranna tries to dodge, but avoiding two giant beasts was not easy, even when
you were expecting them to come barreling at you, and Loranna was not prepared.
She gets trampled and feels a great many things break that should never break
...
Her ring - Slyvos's ring, which had saved her life before, glows, and she feels
her body mending; groaning, she casts out of instinct, using healing magic to
bring Herwyn and Deothur back to their feet.
"Smashing everything you see isn't strength," she says, "only
childishness."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 05:04 AM
"What are you gods of here? An empty
sphere of howling, tortured souls?"
Posted by: Nalion Aug 29 2005, 05:07 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 29 2005, 05:01 AM)
Teleran turned, throwing one of the Azurites attacking him into
the three blocking Falco, “Little busy now, these blighters are learning, only
enchanted weapons coming at me now.” Teleran laughed. “If you’re running low
Nalion, try this potion, picked it up specially.” A strong restore magicka
potion appeared from his pack and floated towards Nalion, dodging around a
sword swinging through the air. A crack appeared in Teleran’s side as an
enchanted axe swung into him. Teleran roared, “I’ll make you pay for that!” and
sent the axe-wielder flying with a spear through him.
“I’ll need a little cover to fix this!” Teleran yelled as he tried to back up
to where he would not be on the front line. An Azurite mage’s lightning spell
hit him and he felt it skitter off his skin into the surrounding Azurites,
buying him a little space.
Nalion grabbed the potion out of the air and downed it. He felt energy rushing
back to him, an invigorating feeling for the mage. Holding his staff with just
one hand, Nalion conjured up a shard of ice and sent it flying towards the
Azurite mage.
Meanwhile, the absorb health spell he had flung at the other Azurite hit home,
draining the enemy of a good part of his health. With a grim expression on his
face, Nalion closed in, his staff holding in front of him, poised to strike.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 05:09 AM
Slyvos looked to the necromancer, then to
the altmer, and back again.
'Why serve under him when you can rule it all? all that power just for you and
no one else to take it...'
Yes... power was a necromancer's one main flaw... they all wanted more, and
when they got more they still craved it over and over and over. and somewhere
inside most people... that same flaw held...
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 29 2005, 05:10 AM
The third and final azurite spearman spun
around when his compatriots were slain, prepared to fight Nalion and Teleran.
He looked down to see the saber that seemed to be growing out of his middle.
"43.." Falco ran over to Nalion and Teleran. "Thanks for that
guys. Now shall we gut some bad guys?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 05:20 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 11:09 PM)
Slyvos looked to the necromancer, then to the altmer, and back
again.
'Why serve under him when you can rule it all? all that power just for you and
no one else to take it...'
Yes... power was a necromancer's one main flaw... they all wanted more, and
when they got more they still craved it over and over and over. and somewhere
inside most people... that same flaw held...
Goranthir was about to help the Velothi see the error his ways through his most
regal wisdom, but -- perhaps a lingering effect of the Altmer's calming spell
-- all he could think of was What good is it to be the God of a realm
without pie?
Since this was a silly thought, and he was busy doing other stuff, he did not
vocalize it.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 05:25 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 10:09 PM)
Slyvos looked to the necromancer, then to the altmer, and back
again.
'Why serve under him when you can rule it all? all that power just for you and
no one else to take it...'
Yes... power was a necromancer's one main flaw... they all wanted more, and
when they got more they still craved it over and over and over. and somewhere
inside most people... that same flaw held...
The Altmer saint had made one miscalculation already; he had referred to
himself in the singular, he had said, "I," not "we", and
thus alienated his own people.
Now he made another mistake; he cursed, and reached out with telekinesis to
grab the flower flying towards the flying monk.
He took the flower in his hand at the same moment the others made their
speeches. He listened to them as one who is unable to be decieved. And layers
of self-deception peeled away.
The one thing that all bullies have in common is cowardice... and very few
bullies have any tolerance for pain.
The Altmer saint put his hands to his face and sobbed, then turned and fled
towards the collapsing castle.
"What the hell?" the Bosmer archer taking aim at Herwyn said,
lowering his bow.
"Demoralization spell, dispell it!" the Mabrigash said, casting after
the fleeing Altmer.
"What was in that flower?" the necromancer said, looking at
Goranthir.
The flying monk came in for a landing, with a look of baffled fury.
The battlecat, finally, fell.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 05:25 AM
Tamriel:
Cyndarius had reordered the Legion; Unkillable, ghostly soldiers were now the
front line, with those still living coming behind.
The Azurite blockade of the bridge refused to break, but a makeshift bridge of
wreckage and debris now crossed the river, and across it the Legions advanced
to the Imperial Palace.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 09:25 PM)
"What was in that flower?" the necromancer said,
looking at Goranthir.
Herwyn opened the visor of his helm.
"Truth," he answered.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 11:25 PM)
The flying monk came in for a landing, with a look of baffled
fury.
Goranthir tosses him another flower. "You already know what you'll see,
don't you?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 05:34 AM
Loranna tosses a flower to the necromancer.
"Here ... see for yourself."
Posted by: Teleran Aug 29 2005, 05:38 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 28 2005, 08:10 PM)
The third and final azurite spearman spun around when his
compatriots were slain, prepared to fight Nalion and Teleran. He looked down to
see the saber that seemed to be growing out of his middle. "43.."
Falco ran over to Nalion and Teleran. "Thanks for that guys. Now shall we
gut some bad guys?"
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 08:25 PM)
Tamriel:
Cyndarius had reordered the Legion; Unkillable, ghostly soldiers were now the
front line, with those still living coming behind.
The Azurite blockade of the bridge refused to break, but a makeshift bridge of
wreckage and debris now crossed the river, and across it the Legions advanced
to the Imperial Palace.
“What do you think we’ve been doing?” Teleran said, slipping his crown into a
pouch at his belt and leapt into the air, activating his spear and ring’s
enchantments.
Coming back to flesh with a crack in his side was painful as hell, but he could
do something about it now. The healing enchantment of the ring wasn’t enough to
fully heal the wound as he drained it of charge, but it did reduce the wound to
a minor scratch. It would recover on its own, probably wouldn’t even leave a
scar. He brought his spear down through a twilight which had followed him up
and set about perforating the nearest Azurites upon returning to earth.
He looked about himself, almost no living Azurites were left, they were
fighting ghosts now, and no matter how many were dispersed they just seemed to
keep coming. Teleran clove a ghost he could have sworn was the swordsman ghost
he had killed a few minutes ago.
He saw the legion advancing across the makeshift bridge and yelled, “Across the
Bridge! To the Emperor!”
Posted by: Aki Aug 29 2005, 05:39 AM
"Should watch where you stick your
hands short stuff," Reichi said, in his hand was held the Bosmer's arms,
well, his forearms, the Wakizashi had taken them off at the elbow, and the
Bosmer lay on the ground, armless, his face contorted in pain. Reichi couldn't
hear his crys however, the Wakizashi had dispelled any effect on the Bosmer,
and then silenced him.
He watched the Altmer ran off sobbing, seemingly ignoring the blood that was
dripping off his now bloodsoaked armor, distracted momentarily. Then he looked
as if he remebered something, "Oh right," he muttered.
Reichi brought his Wakizashi down on the Bosmer.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 10:30 PM)
Goranthir tosses him another flower. "You already
know what you'll see, don't you?"
"He'll see that they're a bunch of old women," Deothur said, hefting
his staff in one hand. "The saint is gone, the fortress is falling; but
the Source have a standing gate open, which they can take at any time to move
on to another world. That's our gate. We've been nice enough for one day, now
we need to WIN."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 05:41 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 28 2005, 11:38 PM)
“What do you think we’ve been doing?” Teleran said, slipping his
crown into a pouch at his belt and leapt into the air, activating his spear and
ring’s enchantments.
Coming back to flesh with a crack in his side was painful as hell, but he could
do something about it now. The healing enchantment of the ring wasn’t enough to
fully heal the wound as he drained it of charge, but it did reduce the wound to
a minor scratch. It would recover on its own, probably wouldn’t even leave a
scar. He brought his spear down through a twilight which had followed him up
and set about perforating the nearest Azurites upon returning to earth.
He looked about himself, almost no living Azurites were left, they were
fighting ghosts now, and no matter how many were dispersed they just seemed to
keep coming. Teleran clove a ghost he could have sworn was the swordsman ghost
he had killed a few minutes ago.
He saw the legion advancing across the makeshift bridge and yelled, “Across the
Bridge! To the Emperor!”
Gram marches, this time behind the Redguard woman instead of beside her.
"Why couldn't all this have happened back when I was still mad?" he
mutters to himself. "Wait ... never mind ..."
He marches onward.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 05:44 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 28 2005, 11:40 PM)
"He'll see that they're a bunch of old women,"
Deothur said, hefting his staff in one hand. "The saint is gone, the
fortress is falling; but the Source have a standing gate open, which they
can take at any time to move on to another world. That's our gate. We've been
nice enough for one day, now we need to WIN."
Loranna looks to Deothur, then looks to the Source, then says " ... Good
luck next time dears."
She still had a few charges left in her mace; she uses them now to buff her
team's warriors. She had regained a bit of magicka and she already knew so long
as Deothur was still on his feet, they hadn't lost.
"Let's do this," she says.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 29 2005, 05:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 05:41 AM)
Gram marches, this time behind the Redguard woman instead of
beside her.
"Why couldn't all this have happened back when I was still mad?" he
mutters to himself. "Wait ... never mind ..."
He marches onward.
Nalion climbed on Forsa's back, directing the mare towards the palace, bracing
himself for what was to come. The realities still shifted, or better overlapped
and he still felt that sickening feeling in his stomach. Time that this would
end.
"Now would be a good time to get this done, you know?" he muttered as
he directed his gaze skywards. Only a shriek of a Winged Twilight answered the
mage, though.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 05:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 10:44 PM)
Loranna looks to Deothur, then looks to the Source, then says
" ... Good luck next time dears."
She still had a few charges left in her mace; she uses them now to buff her
team's warriors. She had regained a bit of magicka and she already knew
so long as Deothur was stil lon his feet, they hadn't lost.
"Let's do this," she says.
The monk now held the flower Goranthir had given him.
"I'm out of here, this is stupid," he said shortly. "Not going
to fight when my saint drops on me."
And vanished, presumably back to the Antechamber of Souls.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 09:44 PM)
Loranna looks to Deothur, then looks to the Source, then says
" ... Good luck next time dears."
She still had a few charges left in her mace; she uses them now to buff her
team's warriors. She had regained a bit of magicka and she already knew
so long as Deothur was stil lon his feet, they hadn't lost.
"Let's do this," she says.
Without a hint of warning, Herwyn kicked a fishscale shield, knocking it onto
the ancient Redguard, who was writhing slowly nearby. With a leap, he and his
full suit of plate came crashing down on the shield, pinning the grotesque man
to the ground.
He raised his mace with both hands, and brought it down once.
Posted by: Belwar Aug 29 2005, 05:52 AM
Rubyn had fought hard and long by the side
of the mage and the golem, first killing Azurites and Twilights, than killing
ghosts. This was the most he had ever fought in a single time, and he was very
glad he had more than a few restore fatigue potions on him. Would the fighting
ever end?
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 05:56 AM
The Mabrigash had her back turned to them,
casting the dispel at the fleeing saint. Maybe it was dirty fighting to attack
her now, but Goranthir didn't care much.
He slashed at her with his ebony daikatana.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 05:57 AM
Slyvos took that time of confusion to shoot
off a God's Fire spell at the necromancer, coupled with a Dire Weakness to Fire
spell.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 06:05 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 28 2005, 10:48 PM)
Without a hint of warning, Herwyn kicked a fishscale shield,
knocking it onto the ancient Redguard, who was writhing slowly nearby. With a
leap, he and his full suit of plate came crashing down on the shield, pinning
the grotesque man to the ground.
He raised his mace with both hands, and brought it down once.
The Redguard bit Herwyn's ankle. The nasty old man's teeth were just human
teeth, but somehow... magic? he was powerful enough to bite through Herwyn's
armor. Poison flowed from his mouth into Herwyn's blood, before he twitched and
died. Unlike a snake, he did not keep moving when dead.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 10:56 PM)
The Mabrigash had her back turned to them, casting the dispel at
the fleeing saint. Maybe it was dirty fighting to attack her now, but
Goranthir didn't care much.
He slashed at her with his ebony daikatana.
The Mabrigash turned in shocked surprise, just in time to fall under
Goranthir's blade.
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 10:57 PM)
Slyvos took that time of confusion to shoot off a God's Fire
spell at the necromancer, coupled with a Dire Weakness to Fire spell.
"Slyvos, you bastard!" the necromancer roared, bringing his hands up
to cast his own weakness to magicka spell. He was too used to having the
support of a magical healer. His hair burst into flames, and his skin melted
from his flesh. He was still moving his mouth trying to cast a spell when he
died.
"GET BACK HERE AND HEAL MY SON!" the Khajiit howled in rage after the
fleeing Altmer saint. She found herself face to face with Shaka and Isidor.
The world pulsed. For a moment all of them felt sick and deaf and overloaded
with magicka. Then the moment passed. The dead still lay dead as before.
The Welwa growled and bounded after the fleeing saint, into the remains of the
castle's zone of protection.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 29 2005, 06:10 AM
Anya spotted the Bosmer archer, heading off
to the side for a better shot. She cast invisible and swiftly, using her
stealth skills to keep her foosteps light and quiet, flanked him.
"Annoying little n'wah, just die..." she muttered. She hefted her
daedric arrow, one of two she owned. Enchanted with a fire weakness and a high
powered fire burst.
Anya watched his eyes, as she shimmered in front of him, and a black arrow
glowing red with fire screamed for his temple.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 06:10 AM
Loranna looks to Anya and whispers an
incantation, the same incantation she cast before, when Anya fired the Arrow of
Insight ...
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 06:10 AM
All that were left were the Ohmes-Raht and
the Bosmer archer. Both seemed to be well-taken care of ...
Goranthir turned to the Welwa pursuing the saint. The field was still up,
though the castle was crumbling. Was she all right?
He howled after her.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 06:16 AM
Tamriel:
Broken, surrounded on all sides, and mostly dead already, the Azurites still
fought hard to breech the palace. They seemed intent on one thing; killing the
Emperor. Cyndarius knew what that would mean, and that knowledge had been
enough to drive him halfway across the continent, to save him.
The great golden doors of the palace stood battered and dented. The advancing
Legions quickly painted them red with Azurite blood.
With one last, thundering charge, Cyndarius's great warhorse ascended the
palace steps, Nalion and his loyal companions at his side.
Swinging down from the saddle, Cyndarius placed his right hand on the great
gate.
The palace gates swung open effortlessly...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 06:20 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 28 2005, 11:10 PM)
Anya spotted the Bosmer archer, heading off to the side for a
better shot. She cast invisible and swiftly, using her stealth skills to keep
her foosteps light and quiet, flanked him.
"Annoying little n'wah, just die..." she muttered. She hefted her
daedric arrow, one of two she owned. Enchanted with a fire weakness and a high
powered fire burst.
Anya watched his eyes, as she shimmered in front of him, and a black arrow
glowing red with fire screamed for his temple.
Deprived of his buffing and healing protection, the Bosmer fell dead.
Isidor and Shaka made short work of the Khajiit.
From within the ruins of the castle came snapping and growling; then the baying
of the Welwa.
"That's it, that's all of them," Deothur said. "The gate, their
gate... our gate... I'm sure they built the castle around it."
The bound souls dissolved into air, returning to the antechamber of souls.
Where the Castle of Sorrow had been, there was a gate, a simple ring with no
blades, this time.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 06:21 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 29 2005, 12:16 AM)
Tamriel:
Broken, surrounded on all sides, and mostly dead already, the Azurites still
fought hard to breech the palace. They seemed intent on one thing; killing the
Emperor. Cyndarius knew what that would mean, and that knowledge had been
enough to drive him halfway across the continent, to save him.
The great golden doors of the palace stood battered and dented. The advancing
Legions quickly painted them red with Azurite blood.
With one last, thundering charge, Cyndarius's great warhorse ascended the
palace steps, Nalion and his loyal companions at his side.
Swinging down from the saddle, Cyndarius placed his right hand on the great
gate.
The palace gates swung open effortlessly...
In the Void, a little girl with pale skin and dark hair, her face and gown
spattered with blood, drank of the fountain that dripped from the palace into
nothingness.
This man was beautiful, she thought, watching him.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 06:25 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 12:20 AM)
Deprived of his buffing and healing protection, the Bosmer fell
dead.
Isidor and Shaka made short work of the Khajiit.
From within the ruins of the castle came snapping and growling; then the
baying of the Welwa.
"That's it, that's all of them," Deothur said. "The gate,
their gate... our gate... I'm sure they built the castle around it."
The bound souls dissolved into air, returning to the antechamber of souls.
Where the Castle of Sorrow had been, there was a gate, a simple ring with no
blades, this time.
Loranna says " ... We did it ..."
She turns to Deothur. "This is where we part; thank you dear, for everything."
She reaches over to give Deothur a fond, but brief, embrace.
"Let's go to Allie," she says to her companions, smiling.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 29 2005, 06:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 28 2005, 10:25 PM)
Loranna says " ... We did it ..."
She turns to Deothur. "This is where we part; thank you dear, for
everything."
She reaches over to give Deothur a fond, but brief, embrace.
"Let's go to Allie," she says to her companions, smiling.
Anya felt her arms tremble, the magic subsiding. She took a deep breath,
calming herself. "Yes, let's. I'm anxious to meet the famous
General."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 06:28 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 12:25 AM)
Loranna says " ... We did it ..."
Goranthir wiped his eyes, and smiled. He had understood the Welwa's baying, and
the triumph behind it, the long desired revenge, a victory that she had longed
for ...
He too embraced Deothur, feeling every bit a child, and not at all a king.
Posted by: Aki Aug 29 2005, 06:32 AM
Reichi smiled, sheathing the Wakizashi and
picking up his scale sheild. "Well, that right there went from a nigh
impossible looking task, to a butchery of a fight," he said.
"Fun."
QUOTE
"Let's go to Allie," she says to her companions,
smiling.
Reichi nodded.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 29 2005, 06:36 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 29 2005, 06:16 AM)
Tamriel:
Broken, surrounded on all sides, and mostly dead already, the Azurites still
fought hard to breech the palace. They seemed intent on one thing; killing the
Emperor. Cyndarius knew what that would mean, and that knowledge had been
enough to drive him halfway across the continent, to save him.
The great golden doors of the palace stood battered and dented. The advancing
Legions quickly painted them red with Azurite blood.
With one last, thundering charge, Cyndarius's great warhorse ascended the
palace steps, Nalion and his loyal companions at his side.
Swinging down from the saddle, Cyndarius placed his right hand on the great
gate.
The palace gates swung open effortlessly...
Nalion glided from Forsa's saddle besides Cyndarius.
"Let's do what we came here for.", he said and nodded, stepping into
the palace.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 06:37 AM
Slyvos sighed, feeling the effects of the
potion beginning to fade.
'it's... slipping away.'
He stared at the portal, wondering just what was going to happen when they got
through...
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 06:37 AM
Herwyn dropped his unneeded mace in the dirt
and turned toward the crumbling spirit castle. Oddly, the poisoned bite in his
ankle was already healed.
"Words cannot give you the thanks you deserve, Deothur," he said,
bowing deeply to the Saint.
Behind him, the mace was already growing into a heavy-limbed bush.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 06:38 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 29 2005, 12:37 AM)
Slyvos sighed, feeling the effects of the potion beginning to
fade.
'it's... slipping away.'
He stared at the portal, wondering just what was going to happen when they got
through...
"Come on," said Goranthir. "We should hurry. We don't know
what's happening in Tamriel right now. A hero may die before we reach
Solunastra."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 06:40 AM
Deothur smiled.
"This is not a sad parting; I will see you all again, though you may not
see me."
He turned to Loranna.
"You, daughter of the Temple, can speak to me whenever you desire.
"Go with my blessing, and the blessing of my Lady."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 06:42 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 12:40 AM)
Deothur smiled.
"This is not a sad parting; I will see you all again, though you may
not see me."
He turned to Loranna.
"You, daughter of the Temple, can speak to me whenever you desire.
"Go with my blessing, and the blessing of my Lady."
Goranthir, almost to the gate, turned to Deothur. "I didn't think to ask
for whom the Welwa was a saint. Do you know?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 06:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 12:40 AM)
Deothur smiled.
"This is not a sad parting; I will see you all again, though you may
not see me."
He turned to Loranna.
"You, daughter of the Temple, can speak to me whenever you desire.
"Go with my blessing, and the blessing of my Lady."
Loranna grins. "I'll speak with you when we get back," she says to
Deothur, before turning and hugging Slyvos briefly.
"Come on, love," she says, before hopping through the gate, shedding
her Breton flesh and once more appearing as the lovely, tearstreaked, blond
woman clad in diaphanous clothes woven of ice and silver ...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 06:45 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 28 2005, 11:42 PM)
Goranthir, almost to the gate, turned to Deothur. "I
didn't think to ask for whom the Welwa was a saint. Do you know?"
"For Nirn, the goddess who was torn asunder," Deothur said.
"Welwa are the champions of the wounded earth, and the earth that seeks to
devour her children, and the earth that would protect the innocent. The Khajiit
call her Nirni, though she is not worshipped much by men, except under the name
of her sky-sister Mara."
The Welwa was still there; she touched Goranthir's nose with her own large, wet
one, and licked his face.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 06:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 12:45 AM)
For Nirn, the goddess who was torn asunder," Deothur
said. "Welwa are the champions of the wounded earth, and the earth that
seeks to devour her children, and the earth that would protect the innocent.
The Khajiit call her Nirni, though she is not worshipped much by men, except
under the name of her sky-sister Mara.
The Welwa was still there; she touched Goranthir's nose with her own
large, wet one, and licked his face.
Goranthir laughed, and held her, saying to her, "I will speak to you too,
and I hope you will be able to hear me."
"Thank you, saints," he said with a sigh, leaping into the gate.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 29 2005, 06:48 AM
Anya walked up to Loranna. She huddled
behind her, the shy, innocent girl that she appeared as when she was shown her
true self. Dressed in a plain, tan gown, wide-eyed and curious, she peeked from
around Loranna.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 06:51 AM
Herwyn breathed a sigh of relief and stepped
through the gate, not the least bit tempted to look back at the place they were
leaving.
Posted by: Aki Aug 29 2005, 06:54 AM
Reichi bowed to the Saints before stepping
through the gate.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 06:57 AM
Slyvos leaped through the portal, feeling
the potion wear off and his true form returning, the balance between good and
evil and all those things in between shown in his split physical appearance.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 07:01 AM
Isidor and Shaka followed them into the
portal; Isidor returning to his true form, much like the old, only better; and
Shaka returning to the form of a Redguard...
Posted by: Arynel Aug 29 2005, 07:04 AM
After passing through the gate the party
would find themselves in a walled garden, where there grew all varieties of
flowering plants and all things producing good fruit, some familiar, some none
of them had ever seen before. The entirety of the place was simultaneously
feral and cultivated, as if the natural chaos of creation had yielded itself to
aesthetically pleasing organization. It was what all others strived to be,
perfect, this was Solunastra, the true reward of heroes, the final resting
place of the sun, moon, and stars.
In that place there were many waterways, flowing brooks and running streams,
and every one of them could be seen converging at a single place, where the
waters were flowing out from beneath the roots of a great tree, its bark was
made of silver, its leaves, gold, and its fruit were as glorious as purest
diamond.
Before the party stood a Breton, cloaked in the shadowy ebon of night, adorned
with a thousand twinkling stars, like jewels woven throughout the firmament.
“Well done,” Arynel said in greeting, “No one comes to this place unless they
are worthy of it, well done.”
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 07:09 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 29 2005, 01:04 AM)
After passing through the gate the party would find themselves
in a walled garden, where there grew all varieties of flowering plants and all
things producing good fruit, some familiar, some none of them had ever seen
before. The entirety of the place was simultaneously feral and
cultivated, as if the natural chaos of creation had yielded itself to
aesthetically pleasing organization. It was what all others strived to
be, perfect, this was Solunastra, the true reward of heroes, the final resting
place of the sun, moon, and stars.
In that place there were many waterways, flowing brooks and running streams,
and every one of them could be seen converging at a single place, where the
waters were flowing out from beneath the roots of a great tree, its bark was made
of silver, its leaves, gold, and its fruit were as glorious as purest diamond.
Before the party stood a Breton, cloaked in the shadowy ebon of night, adorned
with a thousand twinkling stars, like jewels woven throughout the firmament.
“Well done,” Arynel said in greeting, “No one comes to this place unless they
are worthy of it, well done.”
Loranna's eyes are older than they were on Tamriel; they look at Arynel with
trembling lids, her expression that of overwhelmed joy.
Slowly, she reaches into her robes, and pulls out a single item; a book, a very
special book ...
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 07:13 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 29 2005, 01:04 AM)
“Well done,” Arynel said in greeting, “No one comes to this
place unless they are worthy of it, well done.”
Goranthir did not say a word, but merely bowed. The place was overwhelming in
its beauty.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 07:14 AM
Slyvos looked at arynel, just glad this was
all done and over with. Maybe things could get back to whatever semblence of
normal they were at before this mess when they were assured that things were
fixed.
'well, couldn't have asked for much of a better ending could we?'
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 07:16 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 28 2005, 11:14 PM)
Slyvos looked at arynel, just glad this was all done and over
with. Maybe things could get back to whatever semblence of normal they were at
before this mess when they were assured that things were fixed.
'well, couldn't have asked for much of a better ending could we?'
"I don't believe we're quite done yet," said Herwyn.
"But the hard part, at least for us, is over."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 07:19 AM
Ald Raathim
Jazbet looked into the future as he surveyed his domain. His empty eyes sought
all possibilities, and he gasped.
A part of him that had not died rejoiced.
Posted by: Aki Aug 29 2005, 07:19 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 29 2005, 01:16 AM)
"I don't believe we're quite done yet," said
Herwyn.
"But the hard part, at least for us, is over."
"So, what happens now?" Reichi asked.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 07:21 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 29 2005, 01:16 AM)
"I don't believe we're quite done yet," said
Herwyn.
"But the hard part, at least for us, is over."
"One part of all this ending is sad," said Goranthir sincerely.
"In the new world, we will likely no longer be companions."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 07:24 AM
A tall, slender woman with white hair turned
her head towards them. She was eating honey out of the hive, with her bare
hand, like a bear; the bees did not seem to mind her trespass. She wore a white
dress, and diamonds in her hair; her slippers were golden.
What the Eight did not feel, as they came through, was how the garden changed,
altering itself to indulge each one. This was Happily Ever After, but it was
also her heart; she was General Light, and they could come here because she had
led them here.
"It's good to see you," she said, smiling, and coming to embrace
Loranna, holding her sticky hand well clear. "Now we must take the book to
Master Solin, so that he and Arynel can prepare."
She smiled, and bowed to all of them, including the ones she hadn't met.
"I am called Allerleirauh. Welcome to Solunastra."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 07:27 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 01:24 AM)
I am called Allerleirauh. Welcome to Solunastra.
I have heard so much about you sounded trite.
Wow, you're beautiful sounded idiotic.
Instead, the former king and ranger once again bowed and said, "Goranthir
of Firsthold, at your service, my lady."
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 29 2005, 07:28 AM
Herwyn bowed deeply. Although they had never
met, he was certain that the Lady already knew his name.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 07:29 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 01:24 AM)
A tall, slender woman with white hair turned her head towards
them. She was eating honey out of the hive, with her bare hand, like a bear;
the bees did not seem to mind her trespass. She wore a white dress, and
diamonds in her hair; her slippers were golden.
What the Eight did not feel, as they came through, was how the garden changed,
altering itself to indulge each one. This was Happily Ever After, but it was
also her heart; she was General Light, and they could come here because she
had led them here.
"It's good to see you," she said, smiling, and coming to
embrace Loranna, holding her sticky hand well clear. "Now we must
take the book to Master Solin, so that he and Arynel can prepare."
She smiled, and bowed to all of them, including the ones she hadn't met.
"I am called Allerleirauh. Welcome to Solunastra."
Loranna embraces Allie fondly, her arms squeezing her friend; tears finally
drip down her cheeks.
Quietly, she says I've missed you for far longer than I ever realized, dear
...
"Allie, may I present," she says, quickly introducing her companions
who had never met the General, nor she them. "And yes, we should ..."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 29 2005, 07:33 AM
Slyvos merely nodded to Allie, remaining
quiet as he looked around the garden... even he had to admit, it was beautiful.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 07:34 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 12:27 AM)
I have heard so much about you
sounded trite.
Wow, you're beautiful sounded idiotic.
Instead, the former king and ranger once again bowed and said, "Goranthir
of Firsthold, at your service, my lady."
Allerleirauh gave Goranthir a deep courtesy. "Your majesty," she
said.
"Tris will be sorry to have missed you; he has one more run to make, to
tell Cyndarius not to lose hope, now that you are here."
She smiled at Herwyn Brand. It was the smile of someone shy, smiling at someone
also shy; she did indeed know who he was.
She led them deeper into the garden, to the place where a white palace rose, all
turrets and spires, with a fountain at its heart. On the steps sat Solin Kaer,
reading a volume bound in red hide.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 07:37 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 01:34 AM)
Allerleirauh gave Goranthir a deep courtesy. "Your
majesty," she said.
Goranthir blushed deeply. Where is that kingliness I possessed before?
he asked himself. I could really use it now.
Hearing Tris's name, he smiled. He had honestly been afraid that he would never
see his friend again.
Posted by: Aki Aug 29 2005, 07:37 AM
Reichi grinned, and bowed back to
Allerleiruah. He knw her, but not well. The longest he could remeber actually
being near here was way back in Skyrim, when he got a ride on her back when she
was a Welwa.
QUOTE
She led them deeper into the garden, to the place where a white
palace rose, all turrets and spires, with a fountain at its heart. On the steps
sat Solin Kaer, reading a volume bound in red hide.
Reichi momentarily marveled at the granduer of the palace, and nodded to Solin.
A man he knew even less.
Posted by: Solin Aug 29 2005, 07:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 12:34 AM)
Allerleirauh gave Goranthir a deep courtesy. "Your
majesty," she said.
"Tris will be sorry to have missed you; he has one more run to make,
to tell Cyndarius not to lose hope, now that you are here."
She smiled at Herwyn Brand. It was the smile of someone shy, smiling at someone
also shy; she did indeed know who he was.
She led them deeper into the garden, to the place where a white palace rose,
all turrets and spires, with a fountain at its heart. On the steps sat Solin
Kaer, reading a volume bound in red hide.
On the steps sat not a Dunmer or even an elf but, a man. He was clad in a plain
brown robe more suited to travel than formal occasion. Looking up from the book
with grey-blue eyes he took in the new arrivals. He closed the red book, gently
laid it aside, and rose to his feet.
"Friends," he said simply and bowed.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 07:48 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 01:43 AM)
On the steps sat not a Dunmer or even an elf but, a man.
He was clad in a plain brown robe more suited to travel than formal
occasion. Looking up from the book with grey-blue eyes he took in the new
arrivals. He closed the red book, gently laid it aside, and rose to his
feet.
"Friends," he said simply and bowed.
After the experience of seeing his companions True Selves, often so different
from what he or they expected them to be, Solin's casual appearance did not
fool Goranthir.
"Goranthir of Firsthold at your service, sir," he said, bowing.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 07:48 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 01:43 AM)
On the steps sat not a Dunmer or even an elf but, a man.
He was clad in a plain brown robe more suited to travel than formal
occasion. Looking up from the book with grey-blue eyes he took in the new
arrivals. He closed the red book, gently laid it aside, and rose to his
feet.
"Friends," he said simply and bowed.
Loranna looks at Solin, recognizing him by his reading and his demeanor than by
his appearance.
"Dear," she says, bowing to him. She holds forth the Mytopoeic Tome.
"We have brought the book, as we were told," she says, smiling, her
eyes shining.
Posted by: Solin Aug 29 2005, 07:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 12:48 AM)
Loranna looks at Solin, recognizing him by his reading and his
demeanor than by his appearance.
"Dear," she says, bowing to him. She holds forth the Mytopoeic
Tome.
"We have brought the book, as we were told," she says, smiling, her
eyes shining.
Solin accepts the book with a smile.
"As fine a story as one could ever ask for," he said running his hand
over the cover of the tome. "My complements to the author."
"My thanks," he continued. "Not only for the tome but for the
hardships you endured to bring it here. Your long wait is nearly over. Give
Arynel and I but a little longer and we will, at long last, bring conclusion to
this."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 07:58 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 12:57 AM)
Solin accepts the book with a smile.
"As fine a story as one could ever ask for," he said running his hand
over the cover of the tome. "My complements to the author."
"My thanks," he continued. "Not only for the tome but for the
hardships you endured to bring it here. Your long wait is nearly
over. Give Arynel and I but a little longer and we will, at long last,
bring conclusion to this."
Allerleirauh brushed Solin's cheek with her lips.
"Hurry," she said.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 08:14 AM
The Void
She had been very unhappy when the heroes who were to activate the Eidolon and
set her free had all died. But she had not dwelt on the tragedy, for as much as
she desired freedom, her surface needs, her requirements for blood, kept it
away.
For the first time in her thousands of years of unlife, Bosriel, the Void
Vampire, was sated. She had drank deeply of the wounded in the battles
throughout Tamriel. Yes, there had been many wars before, and during the
conquests of Tiber Septim, she had come close, but somehow, finally, she had
found peace from her endless hunger.
The Void was no longer a trap she could not escape. It was home.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 08:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 01:58 AM)
Allerleirauh brushed Solin's cheek with her lips.
"Hurry," she said.
Loranna turns her eyes to look upon the sights of Solunastra, looking very much
like a young girl who wishes to explore the garden.
"If I may ..." she says to Allie and Slyvos - perhaps a bit more to
Slyvos, with the hint of a smile.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 08:24 AM
"Goranthir," Allerleirauh said,
very softly, when Solin had taken the book and gone away. "Why would we no
longer be your companions? Because of your grandmother's war?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 08:29 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 02:24 AM)
Goranthir," Allerleirauh said, very softly,
when Solin had taken the book and gone away. "Why would we no longer be
your companions? Because of your grandmother's war?
"Actually," Goranthir said. "I was thinking of my aunt. Herwyn's
employer." The image of Tris being attacked in the Void by Leseth and
Bosriel, ordered by Elysana, flashed in his mind. "Elysana has not been a
friend of yours, and that is not likely to change soon, is it?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 08:34 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 01:29 AM)
Actually," Goranthir said. "I was thinking of my
aunt. Herwyn's employer." The image of Tris being attacked in the
Void by Leseth and Bosriel, ordered by Elysana, flashed in his mind.
"Elysana has not been a friend of yours, and that is not likely to change
soon, is it?
"I believe your grandmother has promised to help Tris come to some sort of
accord with Elysana," Allerleirauh said. "And I hope, for his sake,
that Herwyn Brand is a good man... because he knows the way into the Void now,
and if he isn't a good man, it has become my business."
She spoke as if Herwyn Brand were not right there, listening to her. And indeed
he seemed too rapt in his surroundings to hear her words.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 08:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 02:34 AM)
I believe your grandmother has promised to help Tris come
to some sort of accord with Elysana," Allerleirauh said. "And I
hope, for his sake, that Herwyn Brand is a good man... because he knows the way
into the Void now, and if he isn't a good man, it has become my business.
She spoke as if Herwyn Brand were not right there, listening to her. And indeed
he seemed too rapt in his surroundings to hear her words.
"He is a good man," Goranthir said very seriously, looking to Herwyn.
"But good men can still be at odds. I hope and pray that if we are no
longer companions, at least we won't be enemies. Barenziah is very persuasive
and very cunning, but remember, in their power struggle years ago, when she was
still very young, Elysana with no strong allies bested Barenziah, Helseth, and
my mother. She is an ebony rock of determination."
Posted by: One87xe Aug 29 2005, 08:41 AM
*...somewhere in the Velothi Mountains...*
Uniqua: "Ok I think its safe to rest here...I dont sense anything around
us...how are they faring?"
Sona: "I think Ami's waking up!!"
Ami: "Owww....my head...let me guess One and his damned unfocused Recall
spell...what the hell happened to him?"
Sona: "He escaped from Ald Raathim on his own, he's been unconscious since
we found him"
Ami: "And who are these people?"
Sona: "Hurst is the big Nord guy...Uniqua is the Dunmer...and that other
one is Trefist"
Trefist: "What? I dont get an introduction?"
Hurst: "I be quick'n to introduce ye to the end of my mace"
Uniqua: "FLOOR!!"
*...a loud 'thud' can be heard...*
Trefist: "Straight to the bowels of hell with you, [censored]!!! The damn
gravel hurts a whole lot...once I regain my ability to transform, your so
dead...I vow it wretched Elf!!"
Ami: "Why is he with us again? He seems a little to dangerous"
Hurst: "Dont you be frett'n none lass, if'n he lays so much as a stiff
gaze your way I be relievi'n him of his innards"
Trefist: "You and what army old man!!"
Sona: "Both of you shut up...Ami...why is his arm glowing like that?"
Ami: "I dont know...I've never seen this before"
Uniqua: "I hate to be so negative but that is shedding some bright light...lets
cover it before they see it"
Trefist: "I knew it was a bad idea to bring him along"
*...a loud 'smack' can be heard...*
Ami: "You would mean to leave him behind? What kind of monster are
you?"
Trefist: "Well I wasn't exactly to keen on bringing you along either"
Uniqua: "Knock it off...look we cant move him as long as his arms glowing
it'll give us away...I say we stay tonight and set out in the
morning...agreed?"
Hurst: "It sounds like a fine plan lass"
Ami: : "I agree...but I'll take the first watch"
Sona: "No I'll take the first watch...you get some rest"
Uniqua: "Then its settled...we'll leave at first light"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 08:45 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 01:40 AM)
He is a good man," Goranthir said very seriously,
looking to Herwyn. "But good men can still be at odds. I hope and
pray that if we are no longer companions, at least we won't be enemies.
Barenziah is very persuasive and very cunning, but remember, in their power
struggle years ago, when she was still very young, Elysana with no strong
allies bested Barenziah, Helseth, and my mother. She is an ebony rock of
determination.
"Tris made her weep once," Allerleirauh said, "With a necklace.
I am strong myself; I understand Elysana. And I understand that weak things
often confound the strong, when it seems such a thing should be impossible. How
else are heroes made?"
She touched him, once, gently, on the hand, as if to be sure of him.
"I also wish that we shall remain friends," she said. And let it rest
there.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 08:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 02:45 AM)
Tris made her weep once," Allerleirauh said,
"With a necklace. I am strong myself; I understand Elysana. And I
understand that weak things often confound the strong, when it seems such a
thing should be impossible. How else are heroes made?
She touched him, once, gently, on the hand, as if to be sure of him.
"I also wish that we shall remain friends," she said. And let
it rest there.
Goranthir nodded. "Can you tell me, do you know what has happened since
we've been gone? I know it shouldn't matter because we're going to change it
all back, but when we left, they had just abandoned Ald Raathim, and there was
trouble in Cyrodiil ... Well, I know that if some people die, even now, they
will remain dead ... I guess I want to know, if you know if the others are
still alive? Cyndarius? The others of Loranna's circle? My family? ... The
Emperor?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 08:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 01:48 AM)
Goranthir nodded. "Can you tell me, do you know what
has happened since we've been gone? I know it shouldn't matter because
we're going to change it all back, but when we left, they had just abandoned
Ald Raathim, and there was trouble in Cyrodiil ... Well, I know that if some
people die, even now, they will remain dead ... I guess I want to know, if you
know if the others are still alive? Cyndarius? The others of Loranna's
circle? My family? ... The Emperor?"
"Tris has been running messages for me," Allerleirauh said. "I
would not fear for your family; they have strong CHIM; they are bound to the
Wheel and needed. I hear Plaas, an Argonian, nearly died but was saved.
Cyndarius is well, and he goes to save the Emperor. Cyrodiil City fell some
days ago; but the Emperor lives. Old Uriel's fate has been foretold and it is
not yet his time to die; if we let him die, all this will be lost, and we will
be cut loose from the Wheel. So pray for Cyndarius the Golden, and his company,
trailing CHIM behind them like a falling star..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 08:59 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 02:54 AM)
Tris has been running messages for me,"
Allerleirauh said. "I would not fear for your family; they have
strong CHIM; they are bound to the Wheel and needed. I hear Plaas, an
Argonian, nearly died but was saved. Cyndarius is well, and he goes to save the
Emperor. Cyrodiil City fell some days ago; but the Emperor lives. Old
Uriel's fate has been foretold and it is not yet his time to die; if we
let him die, all this will be lost, and we will be cut loose from the Wheel. So
pray for Cyndarius the Golden, and his company, trailing CHIM behind them like
a falling star...
Goranthir felt tears of gratitude well up, and he let them come. He trusted
Allerleirauh would not see that as unbecoming of a hero. "Thank
Nirni," he said low, and was surprised that such words had come to him.
Somehow he had become devout, all of the sudden.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 09:03 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 01:59 AM)
Goranthir felt tears of gratitude well up, and he let them
come. He trusted Allerleirauh would not see that as unbecoming of a
hero. "Thank Nirni," he said low, and was surprised that such
words had come to him. Somehow he had become devout, all of the sudden.
"Why do you smell like a Welwa?" Allerleirauh asked suddenly, and
then laughed.
She herself almost never cried; but the only tears she censured were tears of
self-pity.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 09:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 03:03 AM)
"Why do you smell like a Welwa?" Allerleirauh asked
suddenly, and then laughed.
She herself almost never cried; but the only tears she censured were
tears of self-pity.
Loranna comes up, looking delighted. Upon hearing Allie, she clears her throat.
"We actually met a Welwa on the Plains - a saint whose team had fallen to
the Source," she explains. "She helped us in our struggle; she took
down a fierce Senche-Raht."
"Um, Allie, has Tris ... heard anything about my father?" Loranna
asks, slightly hesitantly.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 09:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 03:03 AM)
"Why do you smell like a Welwa?" Allerleirauh
asked suddenly, and then laughed.
She herself almost never cried; but the only tears she censured were
tears of self-pity.
Goranthir also burst into laughter, touching his face, which was barely dry
from the Welwa's tongue. He told Allerleirauh of their adventures in the
spheres, including the Welwa saint in the Battle of Sorrow. Somehow that
creature had given him a faith that he had never felt from all his spiritual
instructions in Summerset.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 09:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 02:06 AM)
Loranna comes up, looking delighted. Upon hearing Allie,
she clears her throat.
"We actually met a Welwa on the Plains - a saint whose team had fallen to
the Source," she explains. "She helped us in our struggle; she
took down a fierce Senche-Raht."
"Um, Allie, has Tris ... heard anything about my father?" Loranna
asks, slightly hesitantly.
"Your father is with General Cyndarius, having the time of his life,"
Allerleirauh said. "Cyndarius is a General now; and your father is likely
to be one, when this is all over."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 02:08 AM)
Goranthir also burst into laughter, touching his face, which was
barely dry from the Welwa's tongue. He told Allerleirauh of their
adventures in the spheres, including the Welwa saint in the Battle of
Sorrow. Somehow that creature had given him a faith that he had never
felt from all his spiritual instructions in Summerset.
"All Welwa are female," Allerleirauh said. "Even those who are
male in their natural form. I wonder who yours was; most are some other sort of
creature, beneath the enchantment. I knew one once who was a great grey
destrier. His master fell trying to defeat a Welwa guardian of a bridge; the
destrier defeated her, and released her from the enchantment; and so chose to
take her place, protecting the forests of silver and the copper bridge. They
are a very old magic, as old as the Dawn."
She smiled, and flushed. She knew a great deal more about Welwa; but only so
much needed to be said at one time.
"It doesn't displease me at all to know you love Nirn, Goranthir,"
she said. "She saved me, long ago; we are in the palm of her hand here,
even in this corner of the Provisional House."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 09:22 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 03:16 AM)
Your father is with General Cyndarius, having the
time of his life," Allerleirauh said. "Cyndarius is a General
now; and your father is likely to be one, when this is all over.
Loranna looks surprised, then she begins laughing. "My dad ... oh my ..."
Picturing her father as a General, Loranna laughs again, both at the absuridy
and the perfectness of the image.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 03:16 AM)
All Welwa are female," Allerleirauh
said. "Even those who are male in their natural form. I wonder who yours
was; most are some other sort of creature, beneath the enchantment. I
knew one once who was a great grey destrier. His master fell trying to defeat a
Welwa guardian of a bridge; the destrier defeated her, and released her
from the enchantment; and so chose to take her place, protecting the
forests of silver and the copper bridge. They are a very old magic, as old as
the Dawn.
She smiled, and flushed. She knew a great deal more about Welwa; but only
so much needed to be said at one time.
"It doesn't displease me at all to know you love Nirn,
Goranthir," she said. "She saved me, long ago; we are in
the palm of her hand here, even in this corner of the Provisional House."
Loranna calms down as she listens to Allie speak of Nirn, though her eyes still
twinkle.
"All goddesses are aspects of Nirn," she mutters quietly. That was
what Deothur had said, wasn't it?
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 09:26 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 03:22 AM)
"All goddesses are aspects of Nirn," she mutters
quietly. That was what Goranthir had said, wasn't it?
"I believe what I can touch," said Goranthir simply. "When
Deothur said you could speak to him, I suddenly desperately wanted to be able
to talk to the Welwa again, after we were gone. She was kind and fierce in
equal measures, all the aspects I love in humans and animals too ... An
epiphany, I guess. My mother always said that spirtuality was for simpletons,
and I guess that lesson I learned even if the other ones I resisted."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 09:31 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 02:26 AM)
I believe what I can touch," said Goranthir simply.
"When Deothur said you could speak to him, I suddenly desperately wanted
to be able to talk to the Welwa again, after we were gone. She was kind
and fierce in equal measures, all the aspects I love in humans and animals too
... An epiphany, I guess. My mother always said that spirtuality was for
simpletons, and I guess that lesson I learned even if the other ones I resisted.
"Welwa are great protectors of the innocent, and the young,"
Allerleirauh said. "It's natural she would like you."
She dipped her hand in the stream that flowed from the fountain.
"It's good to be simple sometimes; sometimes simple things are the
best."
She lifted a palmful of water to her lips, and drank, then dipped again, and
offered her hand to Loranna, and then Goranthir. There was no taste; but it was
like drinking the color silver, or the sound of violins.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 09:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 03:31 AM)
She lifted a palmful of water to her lips, and drank, then
dipped again, and offered her hand to Loranna, and then Goranthir. There was no
taste; but it was like drinking the color silver, or the sound of
violins.
Goranthir drank it, and then felt faint. "I don't know when I ate
last," he said, stumbling a bit. Hunger and exhaustion had fallen on him
in quick order. When had he eaten last? It was in Firewatch, he knew, but when
was that? A day ago? A week? A year?
Posted by: Loranna Aug 29 2005, 09:36 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 03:31 AM)
Welwa are great protectors of the innocent, and the
young," Allerleirauh said. "It's natural she would like
you.
She dipped her hand in the stream that flowed from the fountain.
"It's good to be simple sometimes; sometimes simple things are the
best."
She lifted a palmful of water to her lips, and drank, then dipped again, and
offered her hand to Loranna, and then Goranthir. There was no taste; but
it was like drinking the color silver, or the sound of violins.
Loranna drinks from Allie's hand, and smiles, her eyes closed as she savors the
not-taste of silver.
"I'd thought that since ... well, since meeting Deothur," she admits.
"I've been thinking on it even more since the Antechamber."
She opens her eyes, her faint tearstreaks catching the light. "Even if there
have been times when I've felt myself too simple."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 29 2005, 09:42 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 02:34 AM)
Goranthir drank it, and then felt faint. "I don't
know when I ate last," he said, stumbling a bit. Hunger and
exhaustion had fallen on him in quick order. When had he eaten
last? It was in Firewatch, he knew, but when was that? A day
ago? A week? A year?
Allerleirauh stood, and plucked a heavy silver-skinned pear from the tree above
their heads. "No meat here," she said, "Unless I choose to go
and catch a rabbit. But the fruit is not like the fruit of Tamriel, it should
sustain you well. Imagine what Arynel will say when he tells me he spent his
day building bridges across the spheres and cracking open new universes, and I
tell him I spent mine peeling pears for princes."
She peeled the pear, deftly, with a little silver knife. It was very ripe, and
blushed all along one side.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 02:36 AM)
Loranna drinks from Allie's hand, and smiles, her eyes closed as
she savors the not-taste of silver.
"I'd thought that since ... well, since meeting Deothur," she
admits. "I've been thinking on it even more since the
Antechamber."
She opens her eyes, her faint tearstreaks catching the light. "Even
if there have been times when I've felt myself too simple."
"To be simple is not quite the same thing as to be foolish,"
Allerleirauh said. "Although... who can say? If it were not for your
foolishness, we never would have met, and I would have been the poorer for
it."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 29 2005, 09:46 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 03:42 AM)
Allerleirauh stood, and plucked a heavy silver-skinned pear from
the tree above their heads. "No meat here," she said,
"Unless I choose to go and catch a rabbit. But the fruit is not like the
fruit of Tamriel, it should sustain you well. Imagine what Arynel will say when
he tells me he spent his day building bridges across the spheres and cracking
open new universes, and I tell him I spent mine peeling pears for
princes."
She peeled the pear, deftly, with a little silver knife. It was very ripe, and
blushed all along one side.
Goranthir devoured the sweet flesh of the pear with gratitude, and took a seat
in the soft grass. Almost in slow motion, he drifted back, his eyes growing
heavy. "Wake me if ..."
The exact situation for which he would need to be roused was never expressed.
He slept soundly, a handsome young man asleep in paradise.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 03:08 PM
Isidor had stood quite through everything so
far. He was still in shock at what had happened. They had made it through
there. That hell. He would have one hell of a story to tell Falco...
Isidor said to one in particular "Well, that was fun, but I really need a
drink. " As he said this, he thought of the last time he had a drink. It
had been with Kethiah, in the tavern. He thought of her again, and wondered if
there was something he could do for her, to repair whatever damage he had done.
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 03:27 PM
Shaka was quiet in Solunastra. The bound
spear had disappeared, and the Spear of Bitter Mercy was still with Cyndarius'
forces. He felt ashamed that he had not been of more help in the battle with
the Source, but there was no point of speaking on it now.
He felt a little sad as he looked at the perfection of Solunastra and
Allerleirauh. Despite travelling through the Spheres, Shaka was a mortal at
heart. He knew when he was out of his depth.
Shaka wasn't comfortable with immortals such as Allerleirauh and, apparently,
Solin and Arynel. We must seem like insects to them, he thought; the kind who
live and die in a single day. The immortals probably didn't consciously think
in those terms, but it still seemed likely.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 29 2005, 03:38 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 29 2005, 07:27 AM)
Shaka wasn't comfortable with immortals such as Allerleirauh and,
apparently, Solin and Arynel. We must seem like insects to them, he
thought; the kind who live and die in a single day. The immortals
probably didn't consciously think in those terms, but it still seemed likely.
Anya came over and wrapped her arm around Shaka's, pulling close. She had only
met one other person that seemed to defy logic, and that was long ago. She
stared, mystified at Allereiruah. Mouth slightly open in curiousity, but a
little intimidated by the power she radiated. She didn't flaunt it, it seemed;
yet it was there, plain to see.
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 06:00 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 29 2005, 09:38 AM)
Anya came over and wrapped her arm around Shaka's, pulling
close. She had only met one other person that seemed to defy logic, and that
was long ago. She stared, mystified at Allereiruah. Mouth slightly open in
curiousity, but a little intimidated by the power she radiated. She didn't
flaunt it, it seemed; yet it was there, plain to see.
Shaka hugged her for a second. "We never seem to get our timing right, do
we, Anya." He wasn't surprised that her true self was youthful, but Shaka
wouldn't be completely comfortable again until they were both in their former
bodies.
Do I want to be an Argonian again, he wondered. Somehow he still did, despite
the lifelong disadvantages that included the inability to wear either boots or
some types of armor.
On the other hand, he would once again have virtual immunity to poison, greater
agility, and so on.... Stupid to think on it, he chided himself. The Eight
deserved to rest for now.
It was strange. Another being would have been capering through the grounds of
Solunastra, to think that they had beaten the Source of All Sorrow and given
the Mundus a chance to be restored to its true history. And after all the
doubts I shared with the others, too, he thought wryly. But Shaka couldn't
bring himself to rejoice.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 06:20 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 29 2005, 12:00 PM)
Shaka hugged her for a second. "We never seem to get
our timing right, do we, Anya." He wasn't surprised that her true
self was youthful, but Shaka wouldn't be completely comfortable again until
they were both in their former bodies.
Do I want to be an Argonian again, he wondered. Somehow he still did,
despite the lifelong disadvantages that included the inability to wear either
boots or some types of armor.
On the other hand, he would once again have virtual immunity to poison, greater
agility, and so on.... Stupid to think on it, he chided himself.
The Eight deserved to rest for now.
It was strange. Another being would have been capering through the
grounds of Solunastra, to think that they had beaten the Source of All Sorrow
and given the Mundus a chance to be restored to its true history. And
after all the doubts I shared with the others, too, he thought wryly. But
Shaka couldn't bring himself to rejoice.
Isidor walked over to Shaka and said "So, this is the real you, huh? Never
would've thought it."
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 06:30 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 12:20 PM)
Isidor walked over to Shaka and said "So, this is the real
you, huh? Never would've thought it."
"Maybe," said Shaka. "If we can return to the Mundus, I'll
probably be Argonian again. There must have been some reason that I was born a
lizard." But then again, it's possible there wasn't, he thought to
himself.
Shaka unshipped the enchanted daedric warhammer for a moment, then replaced it.
"I'll miss this somehow, though I didn't get much chance to wield it. I
can never afford one on earth. Heavy as hell anyway," he admitted.
"If Arkay's realm has been restored, we've got a lot ahead of us," he
mused to Isidor and Anya. "All those people slain in Vvardenfell . . . .
All those animals, even, who were killed. Maybe we can continue to help
refugees of both kinds."
Posted by: One87xe Aug 29 2005, 08:00 PM
*...the Velothi Mountains...*
Sona: "Ah your awake...feel any better Ami?"
Ami: "MMM...yeah a little how's..."
*...Ami is shocked to see One's cot empty...*
Ami: "Where is he!!"
Sona: "One?...he just got up and started walking around...the good news is
his arm stopped glowing"
Ami: "...and the others?"
Sona: "Trefist went to scout Riften...come to think of it he's been gone
quite some time, Uniquas on that hill trying to get our bearings, and I believe
Hurst is with One"
Ami: "Aren't you worried about Trefists'...intentions?"
Sona: "Oh no...not at all...what with Hurst being here, and that amulet
that Uniqua makes him wear...not to mention your Ansei friends awake so no, it
is of no concern to me"
Ami: "You seem pretty confident"
Sona: "Thanks"
Ami: "So where did you say One walked off too?"
*...in a grove not to far away...*
Hurst: "So what mann'r a sorcery you call that aga'n?"
"It's a Shehai...or Spirit-Sword"
Hurst: "An its supp'sed to look like that?"
"Well this form is new to me...but pretty much yeah"
Hurst: "Ya crazy wizards and ye tomfool'ry"
*...One spots a small tree not to far in front of him and calls forth the
Shehai...however it wasn't the twin snakes he was used to...it was different
somehow...instead of a low red glow, the flame burned black, and the snakes had
been replaced by what appeared to be thorns...a slight grey hue can be seen as
he moves the Shehai about...he strikes the tree, cuts it diagonally through the
middle and watches as it falls to the ground...*
"What? You said we needed fire wood?"
Hurst: "Neh...I dinna say that...we can't build a fire anyways"
*...the group is suddenly startled by footsteps approaching...they assemble to
hear whats going on...*
Trefist: "Problems, it seems theres quite a battle for the Imperial City
right now...there's Azurite divisions everywhere...I say we head South and
avoid the frustration"
Ami: "But you just said The Imperials are fighting to the West"
Trefist: "Hence why we should go South"
"I say we continue West"
Trefist: "When the hell did you wake up?"
"Never mind that...say you smell of...of wolf"
Trefist: "Whats that supposed to mean Redguard!!"
"It means know your place or I'll cut you into Scrib food"
*...One calls forth his Shehai...*
Trefist: "Am I supposed to be frightened?"
Uniqua: "Well since you cant change...yeah you should be"
Trefist: "Point taken"
Ami: "So which way are we going?"
Sona: "I dont think the Imperial City's such a hot idea...especially if
theres a battle going on"
Hurst: "I agr'e with the lass...Cyrodiil could mean suicide"
"At least there we have a fighting chance...staying out here is just going
to delay the inevitable"
Uniqua: "He does have a point"
Ami: "Cyrodiil it is then"
"Cyrodiil it is"
*...with that the group makes its way through the mountains...*
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 08:06 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 29 2005, 12:30 PM)
"Maybe," said Shaka. "If we can return to
the Mundus, I'll probably be Argonian again. There must have been some
reason that I was born a lizard." But then again, it's possible
there wasn't, he thought to himself.
Shaka unshipped the enchanted daedric warhammer for a moment, then replaced
it. "I'll miss this somehow, though I didn't get much chance to
wield it. I can never afford one on earth. Heavy as hell
anyway," he admitted.
"If Arkay's realm has been restored, we've got a lot ahead of us," he
mused to Isidor and Anya. "All those people slain in Vvardenfell . .
. . All those animals, even, who were killed. Maybe we can continue
to help refugees of both kinds."
"I thought everything would return to the way it was. The Azurites would
be destroyed, and everything back the way it was."
Posted by: syronj Aug 29 2005, 08:55 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 02:06 PM)
I thought everything would return to the way it was. The
Azurites would be destroyed, and everything back the way it was.
"I hope so, Isidor. I was thinking of the refugees still left from the
Blue Dawn and Red Mountain."
Shaka had to admit that Solunastra was beautiful. He watched a fountain and its
pool for a moment, placing his helm to one side.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 29 2005, 09:15 PM
Isidor took Shaka aside and said "Um, I
have something I should probably tell you. In the sphere of Zenithar, I kissed
Anya." "On the cheek." He added hurridley.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 03:15 PM)
Isidor took Shaka aside and said "Um, I have something I
should probably tell you. In the sphere of Zenithar, I kissed Anya."
"On the cheek." He added hurridley.
Shaka had to smile at his friend's earnestness. "It's okay, Isidor,"
he said.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 12:31 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 29 2005, 06:30 PM)
Shaka had to smile at his friend's earnestness. "It's
okay, Isidor," he said.
Isidor's face showed evident relief.
"I'm glad. She was crying, and upset, so I tried to comfort her. Not the
best way to do it, though..."
He smiled, slightly.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:09 AM
Within the palace were wine and food, golden
plates and little silver knives and forks, sumptuous beds with satin hangings,
and all manner of earthly comforts. But there was no need for any of those
things. Outside the grass and flowers formed a bed of the perfect softness,
sweet scented, in which no biting insects lurked, and the temperature and the
soft wind tempted one to lay aside all but the most essential clothes. Outside
were figs that swayed with the wind, inviting the touch of a hand, and honey
made by the most gentle bees; down the hill in the orchard were olives lining
the shore of a brilliant ocean.
Solunastra had grown, grew a little every time someone new entered it.
Allerleirauh thought that perhaps the wilder part of the forest had grown when
Arynel came. The tree with fruit like starlight that cured Bosriel's darkness
had grown for all three of Solunastra's masters. There were places over a more
distant hill where strange machines waited for the touch of a master's hand,
that were Solin's, and soaring spires and stained glass which were Solin's too.
In time she would learn what new things had happened to this domain since the
coming of the Eight.
Right now, Allerleirauh was sewing, her favorite thing in the world to do,
combining as it did utility with beauty.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:29 AM
In Solunastra, if you looked under a shaded
tree, you would find Goranthir asleep, dreamless on the soft grass.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 01:32 AM
Plaas and the Bosmers fought hardly. They
fought in frontof the Palace. They were just outside the Palace's doors. Blod
from Azurites and Twilights had stained every inch of Plaas' blade. The Bosmers
were also fighting gallantly. He had killed more on this day than ever in his
life. When Cyndarius had come, it was a relief but there was still a very large
possibility that the Emperor would die. The Winged Twilights hovered over him,
their claws ready to pounce. One dove down, but Plaas quickly killed it, but
another came from behind him and cut his throat. BLood sprayed, and Plaas fell.
As he looked back onto the battlefield, he saw bodies, thousands of them. They
were all dead. And now, he would be too.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:37 AM
Loranna had set off to explore this
wonderous place, so full of color and movement and beauty; she helped herself
to figs to assuage her hunger and tasted the honey that Allie had been having
when she arrived and tiptoed through the orchid, looking for the olives that
were 'just right'. She wandered where her feet would take her, finding the
ocean for a swim, exploring the forests and remembering other times in other
forests when she slipped through unseen, and though she did not go among the
strange machines she did at least climb the hill to look down in child-like
wonder.
And then, her heart told her to head back, over the bridge, to find the place
she missed most of all, for though she loved everything she had seen there was
still one thing she longed for. And so she crossed the bridge and set foot on a
field as dazzlingly white as Allerleirauh's dress, where the air was crisp and
cold and yet welcoming and all around there was white on white, simple beauty
which if looked at closely revealed ever-increasing complexity, and wonder, and
trees with icicles hanging off the branches as though they were shimmering
fruits themselves.
And Loranna laughed, for she knew the snow was just perfect, and her heart was
joyful because she was where she missed most of all, and Happily Ever After had
it all along. And she played as she had as a young girl, and as a young woman,
in the snow, until she missed her friends and wished to pelt them with
snowballs and to watch them make snow angels, Slyvos especially. And so she
headed back, flecks of snow adorning her hair like little stars.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 01:53 AM
Slyvos wandered through Solunastra, and saw
something he thought he'd never see again. He saw the little piece of himself
he had put into it, his own little piece of the paradise. It was his first
home... a cozy little fire lit up in the hearth, a small room with nice chair
and a view out the small but still nice window. It was simple... like life
should have been. On the desk was a flute, his flute to be precise; he picked
it up and began to play. the music could be heard throughout this wonderous
place, like an echo...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:55 AM
Goranthir had woken up a couple times, and
then turned back over and gone back to sleep. It was sheer bliss that there was
no one who needed him now.
Then he looked to the brook, and realized that as long as it had been since he
slept, or ate, it was really long since he had a bath. Particularly if you
didn't count being dragged behind an Azurite warship through the Inner Sea ...
He slipped into the waters, just a few degrees cooler than the air, enough to
be truly refreshing without the slightest chill. The Prince floated on his back
and listened to Slyvos's music.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:00 AM
Shaka was starting to relax more and believe
that this place was a haven. He was wading along the sea, wearing pants; he had
left his armor back at the fountain.
He smiled to see that Loranna had returned with snow in her hair, but waved
back to the others and declined a snowball fight. After spending most of his 40
years as an Argonian, he still wasn't completely used to cold.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:16 AM
Reichi wandered throughout Solunastra, from
the marvelously decorated palace, where he stopped to eat and drink, to the
forests and the Ocean, where he stopped again for a brief swim. Reichi was
throughly impressed, this was 'Happily-Ever-After' indeed, he reflected as he
lay on the shore. Simply put, it was paradise. Shame they had to leave when the
whole mess down in the Mundus got fixed. He liked it here, anyone would
like it here. This place made the Source of All Sorrow look like even bigger
fools. Who needs to be a 'god' of a plain of Conflict when one can be here?
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 29 2005, 07:53 PM)
Slyvos wandered through Solunastra, and saw something he thought
he'd never see again. He saw the little piece of himself he had put into it,
his own little piece of the paradise. It was his first home... a cozy little
fire lit up in the hearth, a small room with nice chair and a view out the
small but still nice window. It was simple... like life should have been. On
the desk was a flute, his flute to be precise; he picked it up and began to
play. the music could be heard throughout this wonderous place, like an echo...
As Loranna returns, she hears the faint music of a flute and her feet quicken
their pace, and her arms begin to move, and soon she is dancing her way to
Slyvos's haven.
"Slyvos dear do come out and play," she calls from his door.
"The snow is just right over the bridge and the air is invigorating. Bring
your flute; after we have a snowball fight we can make snowmen and play for
them."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 08:17 PM)
As Loranna returns, she hears the faint music of a flute and her
feet quicken their pace, and her arms begin to move, and soon she is dancing
her way to Slyvos's haven.
"Slyvos dear do come out and play," she calls from his door.
"The snow is just right over the bridge and the air is invigorating.
Bring your flute; after we have a snowball fight we can make snowmen and play
for them."
Isidor wandered through Solunastra, wondering if this is what Sovengarde was
like. Well, obviously, Sovengarde would have more mead, but it was amazing,
nontheless. He looked over and saw Loranna coming back with snow in her hair.
He smiled at her and said "Snowball fight?" His eyes twinkled.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 02:35 AM
Slyvos smiled, getting up from his comfy
chair and giving the flute a rest for a moment, hugging Loranna.
'well then, shall we go? and try not to win TOO much if a snowball fight breaks
out...'
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 29 2005, 08:35 PM)
Slyvos smiled, getting up from his comfy chair and giving the
flute a rest for a moment, hugging Loranna.
'well then, shall we go? and try not to win TOO much if a snowball fight breaks
out...'
Loranna hugs Slyvos back, kissing him fondly.
"Slyvos, half the fun of a good snowball fight is getting
hit," she says, laughing. "Besides, it's not like I've had many years
of experience in snowball fights ..."
In this life at least, she thinks to herself with a secret smile. She
takes Slyvos's hand and begins leading him to the bridge.
"Hail Isidor! Up for a bit of fun in the snow?" she calls out, seeing
the steel-thewed warrior. "it's lovely just over the bridge; you must come
and see ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:40 AM
Allerleirauh looked at the boy floating in
the stream, looked at the woman with snowflakes in her hair, and undid the
laces of her heavy gown, stepping out of it. Underneath was a white silk shift,
which came to the middle of her thighs, much better suited for playing. She
left the dress in a puddle on the grass, and wandered over the bridge,
barefoot, into the land of snow.
Perfect for a Nord, with just the right amount of wind.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:41 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 08:39 PM)
Loranna hugs Slyvos back, kissing him fondly.
"Slyvos, half the fun of a good snowball fight is getting
hit," she says, laughing. "Besides, it's not like I've had many
years of experience in snowball fights ..."
In this life at least, she thinks to herself with a secret smile.
She takes Slyvos's hand and begins leading him to the bridge.
"Hail Isidor! Up for a bit of fun in the snow?" she calls out,
seeing the steel-thewed warrior. "it's lovely just over the bridge;
you must come and see ..."
"Sounds good to me. Where did Goran go off to?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 08:41 PM)
Sounds good to me. Where did Goran go off to?
"I'm not sure Isidor; last I saw he was sleeping down that way,"
Loranna says. "I'm sure if he is awake and wishes to join us he'll
come."
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 08:40 PM)
Allerleirauh looked at the boy floating in the stream, looked at
the woman with snowflakes in her hair, and undid the laces of her heavy gown,
stepping out of it. Underneath was a white silk shift, which came to the middle
of her thighs, much better suited for playing. She left the dress in a puddle
on the grass, and wandered over the bridge, barefoot, into the land of snow.
Perfect for a Nord, with just the right amount of wind.
As Loranna steps onto the snowy fields, she smiles. "Rematch," she
laughs, her bare toes wiggling in the snow. "Boys against girls, mages
versus warriors, or shall we just draw straws?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 02:51 AM
Slyvos grinned, picking up a giant pile of
snow with telekenesis and dropping it on Loranna, whistling.
'that answer it?'
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 07:50 PM)
I'm not sure Isidor; last I saw he was sleeping down that
way," Loranna says. "I'm sure if he is awake and wishes to join
us he'll come.
As Loranna steps onto the snowy fields, she smiles. "Rematch,"
she laughs, her bare toes wiggling in the snow. "Boys against girls,
mages versus warriors, or shall we just draw straws?"
"That's not the way to win a snowball fight," Allerleirauh said,
popping Loranna smartly in the mouth with the snowball she had hidden in her
hand. She turned and fled into the snow, laughing.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 08:53 PM)
"That's not the way to win a snowball fight,"
Allerleirauh said, popping Loranna smartly in the mouth with the snowball she
had hidden in her hand. She turned and fled into the snow, laughing.
Isidor tossed his snowball at Slyvos's face, then smiled, and ran backwards a
little bit.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:57 AM
"You!" Loranna spits snow out of
her mouth and shakes her head, sending snow flying everywhere - which proves to
be ideal cover for dusking and making a snowball of her own, which she throws
suddenly at Isidor.
"Get her!" Loranna laughs, pointing at the retreating Allerleirauh.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 03:00 AM
Slyvos picked up another pile of snow, and
used his magic to make it into the biggest pile of snow ever!!!!!!!!
'as you wish your majesty!'
He laughed as he said that, and threw the massive thing towards allie, before
slipping into the snow and laughing his butt off... not literally of course.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:02 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 29 2005, 08:00 PM)
Slyvos picked up another pile of snow, and used his magic to
make it into the biggest pile of snow ever!!!!!!!!
'as you wish your majesty!'
He laughed as he said that, and threw the massive thing towards allie, before
slipping into the snow and laughing his butt off... not literally of course.
Allerleirauh, who had been running zigzag patterns, laughing, shrieked and went
down under the pile of snow. It was fun, like being knocked down by a great
wave.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:03 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 08:57 PM)
"You!" Loranna spits snow out of her mouth and
shakes her head, sending snow flying everywhere - which proves to be ideal
cover for dusking and making a snowball of her own, which she throws suddenly
at Isidor.
"Get her!" Loranna laughs, pointing at the retreating Allerleirauh.
Isidor got hit in the face with Loranna's snowball, and retaliated with two of
his own, one at Loranna and one at Slyvos.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:07 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 29 2005, 09:00 PM)
Slyvos picked up another pile of snow, and used his magic to
make it into the biggest pile of snow ever!!!!!!!!
'as you wish your majesty!'
He laughed as he said that, and threw the massive thing towards allie, before
slipping into the snow and laughing his butt off... not literally of course.
"Dear!" Loranna yells, mock-annoyed, "Use your hands!" She
breaks out into a fit of giggles. Seeing Allie go down made her laugh all the
harder.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 09:03 PM)
Isidor got hit in the face with Loranna's snowball, and
retaliated with two of his own, one at Loranna and one at Slyvos.
"Whaaa!" Another snowball hits Loranna, sending her off her feet -
though she recovers gracefully and rolls in the snow, coming up looking like a
snow nymph.
"I shall rain wet fluffy snow-laden doom upon your heads!" Loranna
decrees, lobbing one snowball high at Isidor before gunning a second at his
midsection.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:10 AM
Reichi seemingly appeared out of the snow
behind Loranna and Slyvos and flung a snowball at each. "Sneak
Attack!" he yelled out.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 03:14 AM
Slyvos laughed, getting nailed by two
snowballs at once, one from the front and another behind. The... whatever he
was in his true form, got a snowball made rather quickly and threw it behind
him, hitting Reichi right in the face, and then found a shovel, taking it and
using it to fling piles of snow upon them all!!!!
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:19 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 09:07 PM)
"Dear!" Loranna yells, mock-annoyed, "Use your
hands!" She breaks out into a fit of giggles. Seeing Allie go
down made her laugh all the harder.
"Whaaa!" Another snowball hits Loranna, sending her off her
feet - though she recovers gracefully and rolls in the snow, coming up looking
like a snow nymph.
"I shall rain wet fluffy snow-laden doom upon your heads!" Loranna
decrees, lobbing one snowball high at Isidor before gunning a second at his
midsection.
Isidor gets hit in the chest with one and yells in a mocking tone "Doom?
Snow is not doom to a nord!"
Isidor then preceeded to throw snowballs at Loranna, two aimed at her head, and
two at her midsection.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 29 2005, 09:14 PM)
Slyvos laughed, getting nailed by two snowballs at once, one
from the front and another behind. The... whatever he was in his true form, got
a snowball made rather quickly and threw it behind him, hitting Reichi right in
the face, and then found a shovel, taking it and using it to fling piles of
snow upon them all!!!!
Reichi fell back in a overly dramatic and exagerated manner, before rolling and
getting back to his feet, making a couple of snowballs and tossing them at
Isidor while he was distracted throwing snowballls at Loranna.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:21 AM
A howl of some great polar beast echoed over
the snowy plain.
A sudden wind swept over them all, bringing with it a wave of snow.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:22 AM
Allerleirauh emerged from the snow like a
badger popping out of a hole, shaking her head so that snow went everywhere.
"Slyvos cheats!" she said, laughing, and quickly forming a snowball
to throw at him, she dashed back across the bridge to the safety of the garden.
This was not a time or place for worry - but she knew time was passing quickly
for those on Nirn. She hoped Solin and Arynel were up to their task.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:25 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 09:22 PM)
Allerleirauh emerged from the snow like a badger popping out of
a hole, shaking her head so that snow went everywhere.
"Slyvos cheats!" she said, laughing, and quickly formed a
snowball to throw at him, she dashed back across the bridge to the safety of
the garden.
This was not a time or place for worry - but she knew time was passing quickly
for those on Nirn. She hoped Solin and Arynel were up to their task.
Loranna gets pelted from above, mid, and from behind; she curls up into a ball
and weathers out the onslaught, yelling at Allie "Hey! How come I have to
fend them all off now?!"
Deciding to emulate Allie, she stays low, digging into the snow and waiting for
people to either pick new targets or else make the mistake of coming to get her
...
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 03:29 AM
Slyvos used fortify speed on himself and
started chain-gunning snowballs at everyone, til he 'accidentally' fell on the
mound of snow Loranna was hiding behind
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 09:21 PM)
A howl of some great polar beast echoed over the snowy plain.
A sudden wind swept over them all, bringing with it a wave of snow.
"[censored]," Was all Reichi could say before being burried under the
wave of snow. After a few moment he pulled himself out of the snow, only to
duck back into it to avoid Slyvos's onslaught of snow. That is, of course,
until Slyvos 'accidentally' fell.
Then Reichi pulled himself out again glanced about, looking for Goranthir, who
no doubt was the cause.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 09:22 PM)
"Slyvos cheats!" she said, laughing, and quickly
forming a snowball to throw at him, she dashed back across the bridge to the
safety of the garden.
"Does he?" Goranthir cried, throwing his ebony daikatana, where the
Kynarine wind blast originated, aside. He had dried himself off mostly with his
cloak, but crystals had already formed in his hair from the left-over moisture.
He began belting Slyvos with snowballs, laughing, and roaring like beast.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 29 2005, 09:29 PM)
Slyvos used fortify speed on himself and started chain-gunning
snowballs at everyone, til he 'accidentally' fell on the mound of snow Loranna
was hiding behind
Isidor grinned as Slyvos "fell" on to Loranna.
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 29 2005, 09:32 PM)
"[censored]," Was all Reichi could say before being
burried under the wave of snow. After a few moment he pulled himself out of the
snow, only to duck back into it to avoid Slyvos's onslaught of snow. That is,
of course, until Slyvos 'accidentally' fell.
Then Reichi pulled himself out again glanced about, looking for Goranthir, who
no doubt was the cause.
Isidor took advantage of Reichi's momentary surprise, and pelted the Dunmer
with five or so snowballs as his back. Isidor noticed Goran appear, and threw a
snowball at his stomach.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:37 AM
Loranna pops up just long enough to grab
Slyvos and pull him behind the remains of her snow barricade.
"Aha! A prisoner of war," she says with a grin, before planting a
kiss on Slyvos's lips that would rob him of all strength for a moment - without
the use of magic.
"I offer you your freedom in return for your aid in defending my
castle," she says to Slyvos as she throws snowballs back at Goran and Reichi.
"Do you accept or must I whisk you off to the dungeons?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 03:39 AM
He smiles, before getting a mischievious
look on his face.
'what, mi'lady do the dungeons imply?'
A bit of snow fell off a treebranch that was mysteriously hanging over reichi,
landing on his head.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:41 AM
Reichi yelped, in surprise more than
anything, when Isidor's snowballs hit him, and the snow from the tree. He
ducked under the ones Loranna threw and tossed several snowballs at Isidor in
retalitation.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:42 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 29 2005, 09:41 PM)
Reichi yelped, in surprise more than anything, when Isidor's
snowballs hit him, and the snow from the tree. He ducked under the ones Loranna
threw and tossed several snowballs at Isidor in retalitation.
Isidor sent a storm of snowballs at Reichi and yelled "Come on, wimpy, is
that the best you can do?"
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:45 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 09:42 PM)
Isidor sent a storm of snowballs at Reichi and yelled "Come
on, wimpy, is that the best you can do?"
"You asked for it!" Reichi called back, before hurling a snowball
that could have been called a snowboulder at Isidor.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 29 2005, 09:45 PM)
"You asked for it!" Reichi called back, before hurling
a snowball that could have been called a snowboulder at Isidor.
Isidor got blown backwards, and fell in the snow, the air knocked out of his
chest. "[censored]."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 29 2005, 09:39 PM)
He smiles, before getting a mischievious look on his face.
'what, mi'lady do the dungeons imply?'
A bit of snow fell off a treebranch that was mysteriously hanging over reichi,
landing on his head.
"The dungeons imply you start digging; I haven't had a chance to make them
yet," Loranna chuckles.
"Now let's show these good adventuresome souls what a former lich and a
former Daedra Prince vessel can do," she says, handing Slyvos a snowball
as she builds up a respectable store of ammunition. Her translucent ice-woven
outfit shimmers with the accumulated snow she's gotten on her, and she shakes
her hair free of flakes, sending snow all over the makeshift fort.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:48 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 09:34 PM)
Isidor noticed Goran appear, and threw a snowball at his
stomach.
Goranthir tried to dodge, but slipped in the snow, landing on his owl.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 09:46 PM)
Isidor got blown backwards, and fell in the snow, the air
knocked out of his chest. "[censored]."
Reichi used Isidor's momentary incapacitation to hurridly dig a small foxhole,
and ducked down into it. He worked the left over snow into a few snowballs and
hurled them at Loranna.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 03:51 AM
Slyvos begins to bombard people with
snowballs from within the fort, shouting out the occasional light-hearted taunt
and laughing so hard that one of the snowballs someone threw at him down his
throat and into his stomach.
'okay... that's why I'm glad the laws of reality don't aply here!'
He glanced first one way, then another, and used his telekenesis to cheat and
making an entire igloo fall on Isidor. o-o
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:52 AM
Isidor crawled through the snow, stopping
once or twice. He was behind Reichi in a minute, and picked up some snow, and
dumped it onto the Dunmer's head.
Then, the igloo fell on Isidor, and pain ensued.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:53 AM
Goranthir tried to get up, failed, and fell
down again. He was laughing too hard.
"So this is snow," he chuckled. "It's slippery stuff."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:56 AM
Isidor punched through the igloo, and
growled at Slyvos "Not funny." He grinned, and rushed at the fort, a
pile of snowballs in his arms. He pitches three at Loranna and four at Slyvos,
before dodging any incoming fire.
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:57 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 09:52 PM)
Isidor crawled through the snow, stopping once or twice. He was
behind Reichi in a minute, and picked up some snow, and dumped it onto the
Dunmer's head.
Then, the igloo fell on Isidor, and pain ensued.
Reichi brushed the snow out of his fur as he chuckled at Isidor, a grin on his
muzzle. "You got a igloo on your head. Hahaha," he said.
QUOTE
Isidor punched through the igloo, and growled at Slyvos
"Not funny." He grinned, and rushed at the fort, a pile of snowballs
in his arms. He pitches three at Loranna and four at Slyvos, before dodging any
incoming fire.
Reichi tossed several snowballs at Isidor's back.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:57 AM
Slyvos's 'bombardment' on Isidor distracts
Loranna enough to let Reichi score several hits.
"Love, you're something else," she says, shaking snow off of her and
sending a beautiful snowball aimed for Goranthir. "Now come on, let's
stick to non magic for right now. It's more fun."
She takes Slyvos's shovel and converts it into a makeshift catapault, sending a
brace of snowballs flying skyward, to fall upon whoever they may.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 09:56 PM)
Isidor punched through the igloo, and growled at Slyvos
"Not funny." He grinned, and rushed at the fort, a pile of snowballs
in his arms. He pitches three at Loranna and four at Slyvos, before dodging any
incoming fire.
Loranna dives for cover and tosses a snowball back at Isidor.
"Maurader!" she yells out, laughing.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 29 2005, 09:57 PM)
Reichi brushed the snow out of his fur as he chuckled at Isidor,
a grin on his muzzle. "You got a igloo on your head. Hahaha,"
he said.
Reichi tossed several snowballs at Isidor's back.
Isidor got hit with three snowballs in the back.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 09:57 PM)
Slyvos's 'bombardment' on Isidor distracts Loranna enough to let
Reichi score several hits.
"Love, you're something else," she says, shaking snow off of her and
sending a beautiful snowball aimed for Goranthir. "Now come on,
let's stick to non magic for right now. It's more fun."
She takes Slyvos's shovel and converts it into a makeshift catapault, sending a
brace of snowballs flying skyward, to fall upon whoever they may.
Loranna dives for cover and tosses a snowball back at Isidor.
"Maurader!" she yells out, laughing.
The he got hit by Loranna's snowball.
Then he fell to the ground, laughing so hard, his eyes teared.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 09:57 PM)
Love, you're something else," she says, shaking snow
off of her and sending a beautiful snowball aimed for Goranthir.
"Now come on, let's stick to non magic for right now. It's more
fun.
The ball smacks Goranthir right in the head. He looks at her with snow melting
down his face. "If I could stand up," he laughed. "You'd be in
big trouble."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 04:02 AM
Slyvos picked up another snowball and flung
it at Isidor in retaliation, holding in a chuckle.
'away bandit!'
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:04 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 08:01 PM)
The ball smacks Goranthir right in the head. He looks at
her with snow melting down his face. "If I could stand up," he
laughed. "You'd be in big trouble."
Anya threw a snowball at Goranthir's back. She just giggle at him and ran off,
"You wouldn't hurt a little girl, would you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 29 2005, 10:04 PM)
Anya threw a snowball at Goranthir's back. She just giggle at
him and ran off, "You wouldn't hurt a little girl, would you?"
"I would." Isidor smiled. He got up and threw some snowballs at
Anya's back.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 29 2005, 10:04 PM)
Anya threw a snowball at Goranthir's back. She just giggle at
him and ran off, "You wouldn't hurt a little girl, would you?"
Goranthir still couldn't stand up, but he could throw. He lobbed two snowballs
at Anya's back.
"I'd certainly try!"
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 29 2005, 08:05 PM)
"I would." Isidor smiled. He got up and threw some
snowballs at Anya's back.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 08:05 PM)
Goranthir still couldn't stand up, but he could throw. He
lobbed two snowballs at Anya's back.
"I'd certainly try!"
Anya covered her face, and yelled out, "Hey no fair, I'm
outnumbered!" That's when two more snowballs were tossed at them from
behind. She just laughed as Lotus started to pelt them, and threw some of her
own.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:09 AM
And so, the heroes who faced the Source of
all Suffering, who endured grueling ordeals to get through the spheres, while
away their time in a snowball fight of epic proportions.
And so we move on to the next thread
LOCK ON!!!
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Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role
Playing threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the
player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary:
Loranna, and her companions, have recently experienced a shift in reality,
finding themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn.
The heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites
were fighting against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet,
with his Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a
deadly foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men
controlled.
The Eight - Loranna, Herwyn Brand, Shaka, Anya, Isidor, Reichi, Goranthir, and
Slyvos - have managed to pass through the spheres, overcome the Source of All
Sorrow, and now wait in True Solunastra, resting from their labors while Solin
and Arynel work to fix the world.
Meanwhile, Cyndarius, the 103rd Legion, and those who did not go with the Eight
battle in the Imperial City - with the world alternating between what it ought
to be and the Azurite reality. When last they were seen, they had just reached
the palace ...
Oh ... it's also snowing out. Cats and dogs.
Addendum:
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 05:49 AM)
And So ... Everyone Has Returned To Ald Raathim, To Celebrate The
Continued Existance Of The World
Those who do NOT think they are back in Ald Raathim shall be used as test
dummies for Loranna's latest Absorb Ungodly Amounts of Attribue Points Spells
and have snowballs thrown at them.
Loranna
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:16 AM
Goranthir is one of the Eight, a 16-year-old
Dunmer again, having a snowball fight in True Solunastra.
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 29 2005, 10:07 PM)
Anya covered her face, and yelled out, "Hey no fair, I'm
outnumbered!" That's when two more snowballs were tossed at them from
behind. She just laughed as Lotus started to pelt them, and threw some of her
own.
Goranthir cursed, and threw snowballs back at Lotus. Marksmanship had never
been his strong suit.
"Do you know why Summerset never invaded Skyrim?" he yelled,
laughing. "It's not because you Nords are tough. It's because it's too
bloody cold! Who wants it?!"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 10:16 PM)
Goranthir is one of the Eight, a 16-year-old Dunmer again,
having a snowball fight in True Solunastra.
Goranthir cursed, and threw snowballs back at Lotus. Marksmanship had
never been his strong suit.
"Do you know why Summerset never invaded Skyrim?" he yelled,
laughing. "It's not because you Nords are tough. It's because it's
too bloody cold! Who wants it?!"
"Summerset couldn't take Skyrim in their wildest dreams, my little
friend." Isidor winked an tossed a snow ball at Goranthir's neck.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:23 AM
Summary for Nalion
The Imperial Palace Grounds, Cyrodiil
Nalion, a male Breton mage had fought a terrifying battle at the side of
Cyndarius and his 103rd Imperial Legion. The Imperial City lay
in ruins - and at the same time not. Reality was shifting, from the bright
world Nalion knew to the dire battleground of Tamriel where armies fought
against the dark tide that were the Azurites.
Nalions thoughts were divided, he thought about the Eight who were wandering
across the spheres, about an Emperor in danger and a beautiful woman sleeping
in a house with no doors.
The mage is about to enter the Imperial Palace,
just one step behind Cyndarius.
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:23 AM
OOC: Sorry for the quick exit, and being
away for three grueling days (without internet), but my computer crashed. And
now you know the truth.
Summary: Raithen is (I guess) battling it out in the Imperial city with the
Azurites. He's with the 103'd legion.
Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 28 2005, 09:36 PM)
Nalion glided from Forsa's saddle besides Cyndarius.
"Let's do what we came here for.", he said and nodded, stepping into
the palace.
Teleran followed Nalion, making sure that all his weapons were properly
sheathed and secured. It wouldn’t do to meet the Emperor with blades drawn as
if for attack.
He halted briefly, shaking his head, “Why do I get the feeling that the Eight
are having a much better time with the snow than we are?”
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:27 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi, one of the Eight, has asssisted the others in defeating the 'Source Of
All Sorrow' on the plains of Conflict, and is now in True Solunstra with the
group, having a snowball fight. Oh, and due to the nature of Solunastra,
everyone's in their true forms, so Reichi resembles a Werewolf, again.
---
Reichi tossed several snowballs at Isidor while he was focused on Goranthir.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:28 AM
Summary: Anya,
a Bosmer Rogue, is with the Eight. She's as her true self, a 15 year old girl.
She's innocent, shy, emontional, and empathetic.
IC: Anya plopped back onto the snow. She waved her arms and legs about,
making snow angels. She closed her eyes and soaked in the enjoyment, when a snowball
hit her in the face. She wiped it off and stared at Lotus, who was just smiling
his slack-jawed smile. "Traitor! Goranthir, did you say anything to
him?"
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 30 2005, 04:26 AM)
Teleran followed Nalion, making sure that all his weapons were
properly sheathed and secured. It wouldn’t do to meet the Emperor with blades
drawn as if for attack.
He halted briefly, shaking his head, “Why do I get the feeling that the Eight
are having a much better time with the snow than we are?”
Nalion halted and turned to Teleran.
"It's probably because if they have snow, it would probably be
white and not blood red, Teleran."
The mage looked at the floor, slippery with blood and clean as white marble,
then touched his stomach.
"This has to end. We do our job, they do theirs. I hope they get the book
safely across the spheres.", Nalion said and frowned.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:42 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 29 2005, 10:28 PM)
IC:[/b] Anya plopped back onto the snow. She waved her arms and
legs about, making snow angels. She closed her eyes and soaked in the
enjoyment, when a snowball hit her in the face. She wiped it off and stared at
Lotus, who was just smiling his slack-jawed smile. "Traitor! Goranthir,
did you say anything to him?"
Goranthir chirped to Lotus, and said, "No, he just decided that after
weeks of being your target practice, turnabout was fair play."
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:46 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 29 2005, 10:34 PM)
Nalion halted and turned to Teleran.
"It's probably because if they have snow, it would probably be
white and not blood red, Teleran."
The mage looked at the floor, slippery with blood and clean as white marble,
then touched his stomach.
"This has to end. We do our job, they do theirs. I hope they get the book
safely across the spheres.", Nalion said and frowned.
"Ah, nothing to worry about," said Raithen, coming up behind them.
"If they succeed, then we will come out victorious. If they fail, well,
then we all die a horrible, horrible death." He had a mysterious kind of
expression on his face. "It's completly out of our control, so there is
nothing for us to do other then to succeed here."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:51 AM
QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 30 2005, 04:46 AM)
Ah, nothing to worry about," said Raithen, coming up
behind them. "If they succeed, then we will come out victorious. If they
fail, well, then we all die a horrible, horrible death." He had a
mysterious kind of expression on his face. "It's completly out of our
control, so there is nothing for us to do other then to succeed here.
Nalion frowned at Raithen.
"It's not that easy. If the Emperor dies here, nothing what the Eight can
do will help. We have a purpose here, and not a trivial one.", the mage
answered, watching the battle raging on with wary eyes. "With these ghosts
around, things have become harder. much harder."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 04:58 AM
Summary: slyvos is pretty much having a
snowball fight with the other 8, hiding behind a snow fort with Loranna.
He threw another snowball, only for one to hit him right square in the face.
'gah, cold... oh wait, nvm.'
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:59 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 29 2005, 06:51 PM)
Nalion frowned at Raithen.
"It's not that easy. If the Emperor dies here, nothing what the Eight can
do will help. We have a purpose here, and not a trivial one.", the mage
answered.
Summary:
Falco Redflash, male argonian rogue, is currently with Nalion outside the
palace. He is holding an enchanted saber he plucked from a dead azurite. His
own is sheathed. Falco has suffered a grievous and painful wound that has taken
his eye out. His face looking grotesque, with the empty socket and badly
bleeding flesh.
IC: "So Nalion where's the [censored] emperor? Lets haul his [censored]
outta here and escape! I'm not losing another eye over him!"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:01 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth
Lich @ Aug 29 2005, 10:58 PM)
Summary: slyvos is pretty much having a snowball fight with the
other 8, hiding behind a snow fort with Loranna.
He threw another snowball, only for one to hit him right square in the face.
'gah, cold... oh wait, nvm.'
Loranna laughs at Slyvos. "What's wrong with cold?" she asks, wiping
his face off. "This is perfect snowball snow, after all."
"Anya, hello!" Loranna calls out with a snowball of greeting.
"Have a gift!"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 11:01 PM)
Loranna laughs at Slyvos. "What's wrong with
cold?" she asks, wiping his face off. "This is perfect snowball
snow, after all."
"Anya, hello!" Loranna calls out with a snowball of greeting.
"Have a gift!"
"There was a fireplace somewhere," Goranthir laughed, crawling on his
belly towards the bridge. "I know I saw it ..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 09:01 PM)
Loranna laughs at Slyvos. "What's wrong with
cold?" she asks, wiping his face off. "This is perfect snowball
snow, after all."
"Anya, hello!" Loranna calls out with a snowball of greeting.
"Have a gift!"
"Hey!" She rolled up and wiped off the snow, "I couldn't
possibly accept that gift from you, let me return it!" She tossed a
snowball back, with a few more gifts of her own.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 05:18 AM
Slyvos laughed a bit, dropping a bit of snow
in Loranna's hair before throwing another snowball, this one at Anya.
'couldn't resist!'
Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 05:27 AM
OOC Summary:
Solin, a tight-lipped Dunmeri mage of some talent was waiting for the eight to
arrive at Solunastra, upon their entrance he and the Breton Traveller, Arynel,
made preperation to crack a cockatrice's egg that was gifted to Solin in High
Rock. He is currently making his way to the snowy lands in Solunastra to
announce to the others that the preparation for the egg cracking ceremony is
finished.
***
Solin surveyed the snowball fight a moment before summoning a blast that caused
a mound of snow to errupt thirty feet into the air and shower the engaged
combatants with small projectiles.
"Greetings," he said while motioning back to the gardens of
Solunastra. "Our preparations are complete."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:30 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 11:27 PM)
OOC Summary:
Solin, a tight-lipped Dunmeri mage of some talent was waiting for the eight to
arrive at Solunastra, upon their entrance he and the Breton Traveller, Arynel,
made preperation to crack a cockatrice's egg that was gifted to Solin in High
Rock. He is currently making his way to the snowy lands in Solunastra to
announce to the others that the preperation is complete.
***
Solin surveyed the snowball fight a moment before summoning a blast that caused
a mound of snow to errupt thirty feet into the air and shower the engaged
combatants with small projectiles.
"Greetings," he said while motioning back to the gardens of
Solunastra. "Our preperations are complete."
Loranna wipes snow from her hair and says "Hi Solin; you win." She
grins, gets up and holds a hand out to Slyvos.
"Let's make haste, then," she says, muttering to Slyvos "Mages
and snowball fights ..."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:30 AM
Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage in
his true form of Ra'Gada, has finished wading on the shore and is walking back
to the gardens of Solunastra.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 05:34 AM
Herwyn Brand could hear the laughter of the
others echoing over the hilltop. The sound of it brought a smile to his face.
It reminded him of when he was a just a boy. It sounded like they were having a
fine time, but still, there was the matter of just where this little brook
ended. Herwyn was intent on finding out.
After many wonderful twists and turns, the happy, bubbling stream emerged from
the golden ceiling of the forest and tumbled off down an equally golden hill.
At the bottom lay the long, neat, purple and green rows of a vineyard.
"Perfect," said Herwyn to himself.
Running down the hill, he passed the little clay-roofed winery and waded in
between the grape vines, each carefully tied to little wooden stands and heavy
with black and green clusters.
Carefully he examined a bunch of black, glossy grapes, tasting one and weighing
the heavy weight of the others in his hand.
"Just perfect," he said again.
A long, bright yellow and black beetle alighted on his hand, crawled along his
finger and into the bunch of grapes, where it began chewing away a hole in one
of the flawless orbs.
Herwyn smiled. That, too, was just the way a vineyard should be.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:34 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 11:27 PM)
OOC Summary:
Solin, a tight-lipped Dunmeri mage of some talent was waiting for the eight to
arrive at Solunastra, upon their entrance he and the Breton Traveller, Arynel,
made preperation to crack a cockatrice's egg that was gifted to Solin in High
Rock. He is currently making his way to the snowy lands in Solunastra to
announce to the others that the preparation for the egg cracking ceremony is
finished.
***
Solin surveyed the snowball fight a moment before summoning a blast that caused
a mound of snow to errupt thirty feet into the air and shower the engaged
combatants with small projectiles.
"Greetings," he said while motioning back to the gardens of
Solunastra. "Our preparations are complete."
Goranthir was already at the bridge. He started to laugh at the explosion, but
it seemed inappropriate ... They were about to reset the world. Hardly a
laughing matter.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:39 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 10:27 PM)
OOC Summary:
Solin, a tight-lipped Dunmeri mage of some talent was waiting for the eight to
arrive at Solunastra, upon their entrance he and the Breton Traveller, Arynel,
made preperation to crack a cockatrice's egg that was gifted to Solin in High
Rock. He is currently making his way to the snowy lands in Solunastra to
announce to the others that the preparation for the egg cracking ceremony is
finished.
***
Solin surveyed the snowball fight a moment before summoning a blast that caused
a mound of snow to errupt thirty feet into the air and shower the engaged
combatants with small projectiles.
"Greetings," he said while motioning back to the gardens of
Solunastra. "Our preparations are complete."
"No laughter allowed in paradise, eh, my friend?" Allerleirauh said
teasingly, crossing the bridge, now fully dressed, tying up her hair. Tris was
with her.
"Good. I hear from Tris that we have no time to waste."
Tris had come, this time, straight from Nirn, not through the spheres. His
boots had blood on them.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 11:39 PM)
Tris had come, this time, straight from Nirn, not through the
spheres. His boots had blood on them.
"What's happened?" Goranthir asked quickly.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:48 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 11:39 PM)
"No laughter allowed in paradise, eh, my
friend?" Allerleirauh said teasingly, crossing the bridge, now fully
dressed, tying up her hair. Tris was with her.
"Good. I hear from Tris that we have no time to waste."
Tris had come, this time, straight from Nirn, not through the spheres. His
boots had blood on them.
Loranna smiles at Tris, brushing snow from her hair, but the radiant joy she
exuded while playing in the snow was gone; she saw the blood on his boots.
She glances to Goranthir, the same question on the tip of her tongue. She looks
back to Tris and Solin.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:54 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 10:40 PM)
"What's happened?" Goranthir asked quickly.
"It's just Cyndarius and the people with him now, protecting the Emperor
against... pretty much as many Azurites as there ever were," Tris said.
"No one can fall, they just come right back as ghosts and keep fighting.
Arkay is gone I guess. But if the Emperor dies, it will be a different
matter."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:58 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 11:54 PM)
It's just Cyndarius and the people with him now,
protecting the Emperor against... pretty much as many Azurites as there ever
were," Tris said. "No one can fall, they just come right back
as ghosts and keep fighting. Arkay is gone I guess. But if the Emperor dies, it
will be a different matter.
Goranthir nodded. There was nothing more to say. He found himself praying to a
goddess he had never heard of before yesterday.
Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 06:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 10:54 PM)
It's just Cyndarius and the people with him now,
protecting the Emperor against... pretty much as many Azurites as there ever
were," Tris said. "No one can fall, they just come right back
as ghosts and keep fighting. Arkay is gone I guess. But if the Emperor dies, it
will be a different matter.
Solin motioned once more and turned to head back the direction he had arrived
from.
He led them down a well trodden path through the forests. It was not long until
the sound of crashing waves rolling against shore filled their ears. The wooden
groves of the forest gave way to open grass matched by an equally open sky. As
the trees departed the salty breath of the sea washed over them and then they
had arrived. The egg rested in a bed of cloth and freshly trimmed shoots of
growth, both silver and golden in their sheen, atop a simple yet elegant stone
pillar. Beyond the pillar was naught but air. The ground dropped suddenly and
far below a beach was caressed by the ocean.
Arynel stood nearby, waiting.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:13 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 30 2005, 12:07 AM)
Arynel stood nearby, waiting.
Jazbet's blind eyes saw him clearly, and he smiled. "The Dour Bard."
Kethiah, his wife, turned to him, narrowing her eyes. "What did you say?
Did you see something?"
"Only victory," Jazbet smiled sadly, and turned back to his generals.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:17 AM
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 11:07 PM)
Solin motioned once more and turned to head back the direction
he had arrived from.
He led them down a well trodden path through the forests. It was not long
until the sound of crashing waves rolling against shore filled their
ears. The wooden groves of the forest gave way to open grass matched by
an equally open sky. As the trees departed the salty breath of the sea
washed over them and then they had arrived. The egg rested in a bed of
cloth and freshly trimmed shoots of growth, both silver and golden in their
sheen, atop a simple yet elegant stone pillar. Beyond the pillar was
naught but air. The ground dropped suddenly and far below a beach was
caressed by the ocean.
Arynel stood nearby, waiting.
Allerleirauh bowed to Arynel, then moved to stand near, watching, in her
shining white dress.
Tris stood with his hands behind his back; he too felt like praying, but unlike
Goranthir, he felt no presence here to speak to, only the great emptiness of
the ocean and the breeze and the promise of a new shore someday.
"Within the egg lies everything," Allerleirauh said. "That's the
great thing about eggs; nothing goes in, once the egg is formed, and yet a
whole life is made within the shell. Now we crack it; exactly, one would hope,
as the Argonians say."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:20 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 12:17 AM)
Allerleirauh bowed to Arynel, then moved to stand near,
watching, in her shining white dress.
Tris stood with his hands behind his back; he too felt like praying, but
unlike Goranthir, he felt no presence here to speak to, only the great
emptiness of the ocean and the breeze and the promise of a new shore someday.
"Within the egg lies everything," Allerleirauh said.
"That's the great thing about eggs; nothing goes in, once the egg is
formed, and yet a whole life is made within the shell. Now we crack it;
exactly, one would hope, as the Argonians say."
"How shall we do this, then," Loranna says to Allie, her eyes turning
to Arynel. "What must we do?"
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:28 AM
Arynel bowed his head as the others
approached, and then held out a hand, indicating towards the egg.
“Herein lies our hope, it is the mechanism to bring about the transformation of
the world,” Arynel began. “And through your labors you have delivered the
exacting critique, to keep the transformation at rights.”
The Breton looked towards Solin, passing a silent look of understanding, and
then continued speaking, “As Allerleirauh has said, we will crack this egg,
exactly. Within this egg, like any egg, is the source material for something
new, in this case, a new existence. It is the source chaos from which we will
forge a universe, and the book you have labored so heartily to bring here
contains the information to keep our places whole, so that we do not become
obsolete.”
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:29 AM
The Void
Bosriel, the pale little dark-haired girl, the Void Vampire, had no more
hunger. She had no more hope with the quest for the Eidolon abandoned.
There was nothing. And nothingness turns as it always does, to rage.
She was floating between the nothingness of the Imperial Palace, looking at the
Azurites and the Imperials, battling it out, and she felt nothing but contempt
for all. Hatred boiled over in her.
Her telekinetic touch reached out to hurt them. They would never know why they
were being ripped apart, and she did not want their blood. She only wanted
their death.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:38 AM
The Wrothgarian Mountains, High Rock
The Azurites in High Rock had largely belonged to witches' covens, worshippers
of the Daedra, but a surprising number had answered Azura's call. Gortwog had
been alarmed to find many in Orsinium had. There was something in it that
called out to the angry, the dispossessed, and there were plenty of those in
his camp, he rationalized.
When they swept over his troops in a valley ambush, he knew he was in trouble.
The Orc King was too much of a warrior born and bred to be paralyzed by fear:
he embraced it, used its energy. But it was a doomed campaign, unless ...
The clarion call of Wayrest sounded forth and Queen Elysana's troops entered
the battle. Gortwog could not help but laugh: That she-wolf has actually
made good on her alliance, he thought, abandoning his plans for a strategic
retreat.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:39 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 12:29 AM)
The Void
Bosriel, the pale little dark-haired girl, the Void Vampire, had no more
hunger. She had no more hope with the quest for the Eidolon abandoned.
There was nothing. And nothingness turns as it always does, to rage.
She was floating between the nothingness of the Imperial Palace, looking at the
Azurites and the Imperials, battling it out, and she felt nothing but contempt
for all. Hatred boiled over in her.
Her telekinetic touch reached out to hurt them. They would never know why
they were being ripped apart, and she did not want their blood. She only
wanted their death.
He had handled the insanity of a world thrown back to events that should not
have been; he had been shaken but a warrior born, he had fought back against
the monsters he knew should have been no more.
He had dealt with the news of his daughter racing through the heavens to save
them all; he had already come to terms with her role in ending the previous
madness, and quietly acknowledged she had surpassed him. His pride had been
bruised but paternal pride, something he never thought he could have, had risen
up and he was comforted.
He had taken the refusal of the enemy today to die and stay dead in stride; he
had been enjoying the fight too much at that point to really freak out. Yet,
still, his weapons ran dry of magicka, and his arms grew tired, and he was
losing track of who was alive and who was a ghost, and he knew people he didn't
want to see hurt were hurt, or worse.
Seeing enemy and ally alike being ripped apart by unseen hands ...
"Kyne and Mara, preserve us ..." Gram breathed ...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:48 AM
Tel Aedrin, Morrowind
It was, of course, only a matter of time before the Azurites' siege was
successful. The Telvanni sorceror whose castle it was summoned many creatures
to defend them, and had more spells defensive and offensive than any other
wizard Barenziah had known. But defeat was inevitable.
She took a sword from the mantle, as she heard the echo of the gate giving way
below.
The Queen Mother of Morrowind would not go without a final fight, she told herself.
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:50 AM
Arynel made a small hand gesture and a bit
of reality snapped like a rubber band that had been stretched near to the
breaking point, returning vehemently to its normative form. The bridge through
the spheres was pulled away, as if being drawn up out of water, the path from
Nirn ascending into the cosmos was gone, and in the Breton’s hand was a sword.
Arynel raised the blade above his head, and then brought it down, striking the
egg.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:53 AM
QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 29 2005, 10:50 PM)
Arynel made a small hand gesture and a bit of reality snapped
like a rubber band that had been stretched near to the breaking point,
returning vehemently to its normative form. The bridge through the spheres
was pulled away, as if being drawn up out of water, the path from Nirn
ascending into the cosmos was gone, and in the Breton’s hand was a sword.
Arynel raised the blade above his head, and then brought it down, striking the
egg.
Herwyn watched the blade fall... There was nothing else in the universe that
mattered.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:56 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 12:53 AM)
Herwyn watched the blade fall... There was nothing else in the
universe that mattered.
Goranthir looked at the faces of his companions, and wondered that they could
be so calm. So many mistakes had been made by them during their trials through
the Spheres. Was it inconceivable that Solin and Arynel had also made errors in
this? Was that just too horrible to contemplate?
Trust he reminded himself, from the sphere of Zenithar. Trust
The young prince took a deep breath.
Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 07:24 AM
The wheel of light whirled outward from the
egg-center and held fast before the eyes of the onlookers. Its golden pulse was
weak and erratic. From the nest a tendril of gold grew a head and curled itself
around the egg. It caressed the smooth surface lightly. A second, silver one,
appeared and did likewise.
As one they constricted.
The light faded and the wheel became grey, its pulse was all but dead. As the
pressure built it shuddered and began to spin slowly about the egg.
Crack!
A fissure spread accross the surface of the egg's shell. Then it exploded,
inumerable white fragments flew into the darkened distances and sparkled like
faint pin pricks of light. Inside the egg was a ball of white fire blazing so
bright it hurt to gaze upon directly. Atop it perched the golden coil which had
grown wings and around its base and a pile of ashes the silver one was curled.
Solin laid open the Mythopoeic Tome before him, it hung suspended by an unseen
force in the air. With his eyes closed, the apprentice laid his hands on its
strange pages and began reciting. The words were impossible, unique, and
unspeakable.
The wheel picked up speed.
With each full revolution a spoke flashed a briliant gold until the original
radience had been restored and surpassed.
The words Solin spoke took on a life of their own. They lept from his mouth
dissolving from the book under his hands, colored with the sound of silver, and
flew into the fire.
At the heart of the flame somethign sprouted. A tree grew. Its silver roots
crushed the stone pillar beneath it and branches with golden leaves spread out
above. Together they turned back on one another, interweaving, forming a
perfect shining sphere.
It hung for a moment, spinning in the air, before recceding back to the size of
egg. Then it imploded. The blast of wind swept over the rustling the leaves of
every tree, the petals of every plant, and the pennants of every tower.
And then all was silent.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:33 AM
Tamriel:
Cyndarius stood, staring up at a blue vaulted ceiling unmarred by smoke...
white walls umarred by blood.
In his right hand he held a sword, clean and unchipped. The old, age-spotted
hand that held his left tightened its grip for a moment.
The world they remembered, but yet new...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:33 AM
"Come," Allerleirauh said to the
assembled company.
She led them to the fountain; in it, they could see reflected the clouds and
the sun and sky... but not of this world.
They were looking upon Ald Raathim, Ald Raathim with fields heavy with the
second harvest, Ald Raathim with Nordic chimneys wafting smoke on the humid air
of late summer, Ald Raathim with walls intact and Goranthir's new boat floating
off shore.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 07:36 AM
Slyvos looked at it intently, tilting his
head before realizing what they were seeing...
'this is how it used to be...'
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:37 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 12:13 AM)
Jazbet's blind eyes saw him clearly, and he smiled. "The
Dour Bard."
Kethiah, his wife, turned to him, narrowing her eyes. "What did you
say? Did you see something?"
"Only victory," Jazbet smiled sadly, and turned back to his generals.
"Tinel," Razbiah called to the footman. "Go and see how many are
having breakfast this morning."
She returned to her cooking, adding just the faint kiss of spice into her
bread, pudding, and roast.
"No one," Tinel said, returning.
"No one?" Razbiah started.
"Well, Kallen and the servants, but the mistress and the others guests are
gone."
"No one tells me anything as usual," the cook shrugged, halving the
recipe.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:33 AM)
"Come," Allerleirauh said to the assembled
company.
She led them to the fountain; in it, they could see reflected the clouds
and the sun and sky... but not of this world.
They were looking upon Ald Raathim, Ald Raathim with fields heavy with the
second harvest, Ald Raathim with Nordic chimneys wafting smoke on the humid air
of late summer, Ald Raathim with walls intact and Goranthir's new boat floating
off shore.
Goranthir couldn't help it. Everyone got a hug and a kiss. Even Arynel, who
didn't look like he went for that.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:39 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 01:33 AM)
Tamriel:
Cyndarius stood, staring up at a blue vaulted ceiling unmarred by smoke...
white walls umarred by blood.
In his right hand he held a sword, clean and unchipped. The old, age-spotted
hand that held his left tightened its grip for a moment.
The world they remembered, but yet new...
Gram blinks, looking around. " ... Is it done?" he asks, his weary
bones feeling strong again, his eyes scanning around.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:33 AM)
"Come," Allerleirauh said to the assembled
company.
She led them to the fountain; in it, they could see reflected the clouds
and the sun and sky... but not of this world.
They were looking upon Ald Raathim, Ald Raathim with fields heavy with the
second harvest, Ald Raathim with Nordic chimneys wafting smoke on the humid air
of late summer, Ald Raathim with walls intact and Goranthir's new boat floating
off shore.
"We did it," Loranna says, smiling so hard her face hurt. "We
did it!"
She embraces the people nearest her, saying "Well done, everyone, well
done." Her heart leaps for joy and she laughs.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:41 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 07:33 AM)
Tamriel:
Cyndarius stood, staring up at a blue vaulted ceiling unmarred by smoke...
white walls umarred by blood.
In his right hand he held a sword, clean and unchipped. The old, age-spotted
hand that held his left tightened its grip for a moment.
The world they remembered, but yet new...
Nalion breathed audibly in relief. Within the blink of an eye, the world looked
right again. This world - his world - that he had grown to love.
"They did it.", he said, simple words, but it seemed to him that they
were the only appropriate. Despite speaking the obvious.
Nalion let the tension of battle subside slowly, easing his muscles. His frown
that he had worn more often than not these past days of fighting vanished from
his face.
Instead, there was a smile. Nalion looked up at the ceiling, and through it.
Thank you...
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:51 AM
Tel Aedrin
Kena Virmasir had told Barenziah's ambassador a week ago that he wouldn't have
time to see her. When she appeared in his study quite suddenly, a day early,
with a sword in her hand, he decided to rethink his schedule.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 12:39 AM)
Gram blinks, looking around. " ... Is it done?"
he asks, his weary bones feeling strong again, his eyes scanning around.
"We did it," Loranna says, smiling so hard her face hurt.
"We did it!"
She embraces the people nearest her, saying "Well done, everyone, well
done." Her heart leaps for joy and she laughs.
"We did it," Allerleirauh said, smiling, as Goranthir and Loranna
embraced her.
"Now, here's the question: where are you going? You must go back through
the spheres... but Arynel can strike with his sword anywhere. I myself am going
to Daggerfall to air out my house. I suppose you should all go back to Ald
Raathim and make sure everything's running smoothly there."
"There's a wedding in Daggerfall," Tris said. "Oh, crap...
what's the date now? Have I missed the RSVP?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:54 AM)
"We did it," Allerleirauh said, smiling, as
Goranthir and Loranna embraced her.
"Now, here's the question: where are you going? You must go
back through the spheres... but Arynel can strike with his sword anywhere. I
myself am going to Daggerfall to air out my house. I suppose you should all go
back to Ald Raathim and make sure everything's running smoothly there."
"There's a wedding in Daggerfall," Tris said. "Oh, crap...
what's the date now? Have I missed the RSVP?"
"We should check on Ald Raathim, yes," Loranna says. "We should
also contact our friends in Cyrodiil - though I imagine by now they've noticed
things are back to normal. Someone should go check on them though - especially
before my father finds a tavern. Dibella knows he'll wander into the wrong one
and there'll be no end of grief."
She was smiling when she speaks, though.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:59 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:54 AM)
There's a wedding in Daggerfall," Tris said.
"Oh, crap... what's the date now? Have I missed the RSVP?
"It would be great if everyone who knows what we did got together to
celebrate," Goranthir said, and then laughed. "We can call it a
wedding."
ooc - Be back on in about an hour ...
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 11:54 PM)
"We did it," Allerleirauh said, smiling, as
Goranthir and Loranna embraced her.
"Now, here's the question: where are you going? You must go
back through the spheres... but Arynel can strike with his sword anywhere. I
myself am going to Daggerfall to air out my house. I suppose you should all go
back to Ald Raathim and make sure everything's running smoothly there."
"There's a wedding in Daggerfall," Tris said. "Oh, crap...
what's the date now? Have I missed the RSVP?"
Herwyn stood by rather sheepishly. It was obvious that he wasn't certain where
he should go, just yet, and so he left it to the others.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:02 AM
Anya gave Shaka a fearsome hug for one so
small right now. Tears of joy streamed down her face, and she smiled brightly.
"Wedding? Oh I do love a good celebration. We didn't miss it, did
we?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:08 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 01:01 AM)
Herwyn stood by rather sheepishly. It was obvious that he wasn't
certain where he should go, just yet, and so he left it to the others.
"Come with us," Tris said to Herwyn, urgently. "Whatever else
you are, whatever we may be in the future. Come back with us, and have a
drink."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 08:09 AM
Slyvos gives a small smile, though the
memory of solunastra came back to mind. It was perfect... and yet it lacked one
little detail; it wasn't his home.
'well, it'd be nice to actually get some sleep...'
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 12:08 AM)
Come with us," Tris said to Herwyn, urgently.
"Whatever else you are, whatever we may be in the future. Come back with
us, and have a drink.
Herwyn bowed politely, rather stunned by the offer.
"Well," he said with a smile, "I do have an important
appointment on Tuesday... But since I have no idea what day it is, I'm
sure I can find time for a drink. Maybe even a wedding."
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 08:13 AM
Daggerfall City, Daggerfall
"Do you know where Lyssia is?" Landon asked Arisa, "Aurili wants
to talk to her about the wedding decorations. its not too far away now..."
"How should I know" Arisa said, "And where is that sister of
hers? Last I remember, she was going to the market, but she has not returned."
"Strange" Lacoriz said, I wonder where they are
Somewhere outside of Cyrodiil
"I am alive, but why is it so warm?" lyssia asked, looking at the
blue sky abover her
"I was asleep, this was a tent... I wonder what happened?" she said,
slowly walking up to the hill, and looking over the brilliance of the Imperial
City
"Ah, the world must of gone back to normal" she said smiling,
"But how am I going to get back to daggerfall?"
A few hours later
"We found Maranda, but Lyssia is nowhere to be found!"
"God no, do you think shes been kidnapped?" Landon asked
Maranda was groggy, that was somthing she did not want to go through again.
When she saw loranna next, she would hit her, thats what her mind decided, as
Landon prepared the search Party
Imperial Guild of Mages, Cyrodiil
The young lady aproched the man at the desk, "I would like to travel to
Sentenal, thanks, how much would that be?"
"Its a long way, you'll have to hop there is so far. I can get you to
Kvatch, from there you could get to Stros M'kai, and then onto Sentenal. It
will cost a bit"
the woman placed a sack of coins on the table
"Follow me" the clerk said happily
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:21 AM
Daggerfall:
Allerleirauh flew around, her long sleeves and skirt whisking behind her,
looking like a giant white butterfly as she flung open doors, cracked windows,
and let in the air. It was raining outside. It was a perfect day.
The cook, Ibga Gra-Buznak, started awake with a snort in her chair at the
kitchen table, and then aimed a kick at the hindquarters of the scullery boy,
Timmon, who was sleeping in a pile of straw.
Dragon, in his deep-armed chair by the fire, sat bolt upright, losing his place
in his book.
Skein opened eyes deep and black as the ocean at night and stretched, yawning,
then went outside to look for spiders in the garden.
"You did it! YOU DID IT!" Mirea shouted, leaping out of bed.
"Everyone, the General's home! The doors are open! WAKE UP!"
Upstairs, a baby started to sniffle, then to wail for attention.
*
A petite maiden in a dark blue, formal dress ran down to the oceanside in
Solunastra. She had the stature of a Breton, but her hair was black as a
raven's wing, and her eyes were dark and tilted.
"Master Solin!" Doll sang out. "Master Solin! I knew you would
do it! I'm awake now! It's so good to see you again!"
Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 08:34 AM
Sentenal, Hammerfall
"That was fast," thought lyssia as she stepped into the desert air of
the city. Apparently the Mages Guild in Daggerfall City was open once more, so
she could proberly jump there. But she needed a rest. Yeah, a long rest. The
local head of the guild pointed Lyssia in the direction of a local in, and she
would sleep the rest of the day
Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 08:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:21 AM)
A petite maiden in a dark blue, formal dress ran down to the
oceanside in Solunastra. She had the stature of a Breton, but her hair was
black as a raven's wing, and her eyes were dark and tilted.
"Master Solin!" Doll sang out. "Master Solin! I knew
you would do it! I'm awake now! It's so good to see you
again!"
Solin turned his head to look at the figure running down the beach.
He laughed.
"My sincerest thanks for your confidence," he called smiling. "I
was not alone in this great endeavor, however."
"I welcome seeing you again," he added. "It has been far too
long."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:55 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 29 2005, 11:10 PM)
Herwyn bowed politely, rather stunned by the offer.
"Well," he said with a smile, "I do have an important
appointment on Tuesday... But since I have no idea what day it is, I'm
sure I can find time for a drink. Maybe even a wedding."
Goranthir grinned, ‘Yes, let’s stretch this out a little longer --’ and then
turned to the reunion on the shore. She was beautiful …
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:55 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 12:21 AM)
A petite maiden in a dark blue, formal dress ran down to the
oceanside in Solunastra. She had the stature of a Breton, but her hair was
black as a raven's wing, and her eyes were dark and tilted.
"Master Solin!" Doll sang out. "Master Solin! I knew
you would do it! I'm awake now! It's so good to see you
again!"
Herwyn opened his mouth to shout, an instant, bright smile on his face, then he
caught himself and said, much more quietly, "Doll..."
He bowed deeply again, to hide his face.
"I've been looking for you."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:02 AM
Allerleirauh returned, looking more at peace
than any of them had seen her. Paradise was paradise; but she had missed her
daughter.
"Ald Raathim, then? Jazbet's study, I think, the tavern wasn't the best
place, although it was forced on us by circumstance."
Arynel's trick with the sword wasn't nearly as flashy, seen from here. A ladder
UP took far more effort to create than a ladder DOWN.
When he had struck, there was a gate, with no blades, and leading from it, a
sword path, as before.
"Going back is quicker," Allerleirauh said. "All the gods and
powers WANT you to go back. I'll see you soon."
She embraced Loranna.
"Goran," Tris said. "Just one moment, before you go."
QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 30 2005, 01:51 AM)
Solin turned his head to look at the figure running down the
beach.
He laughed.
"My sincerest thanks for your confidence," he called smiling.
"I was not alone in this great endeavor, however."
"I welcome seeing you again," he added. "It has been far
too long."
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 01:55 AM)
Herwyn opened his mouth to shout, an instant, bright smile on
his face, then he caught himself and said, much more quietly,
"Doll..."
He bowed deeply again, to hide his face.
"I've been looking for you."
Doll gave Herwyn a single look, a twinkle of her dark eyes, a closed-mouthed
smile, and threw her arms around Solin, kissing him on the cheek.
"It was you who brought the egg, Master Solin," she said. "And
you who worked out how to crack it. We all owe everything to you."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:06 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 29 2005, 11:55 PM)
Herwyn opened his mouth to shout, an instant, bright smile on
his face, then he caught himself and said, much more quietly, "Doll..."
He bowed deeply again, to hide his face.
"I've been looking for you."
Goranthir knew. He remembered that from the book of Nalion, that Doll had two
suitors. He had even begun to tease Herwyn about it in Zenithar about it, after
Herwyn had punched him. Now, he felt ashamed, and turned away, so not to look
on them.
He was grateful Tris had distracted him, ‘Yes, of course,’ he turned to him.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:06 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:02 AM)
Doll gave Herwyn a single look, a twinkle of her dark eyes, a
closed-mouthed smile, and threw her arms around Solin, kissing him on the
cheek.
"It was you who brought the egg, Master Solin," she said.
"And you who worked out how to crack it. We all owe everything to
you."
When Herwyn rose from his bow, his face was completely unreadable. His marble
features were perfectly composed, and calm.
Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 09:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 02:02 AM)
It was you who brought the egg, Master Solin,"
she said. "And you who worked out how to crack it. We all owe everything
to you.
Solin returned the embrace.
"It was a gift to me," he said with a smile and a laugh. "You
give this soul too much credit but, thank you."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:12 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 03:02 AM)
Allerleirauh returned, looking more at peace than any of
them had seen her. Paradise was paradise; but she had missed her
daughter.
"Ald Raathim, then? Jazbet's study, I think, the tavern wasn't the best
place, although it was forced on us by circumstance."
Arynel's trick with the sword wasn't nearly as flashy, seen from here. A ladder
UP took far more effort to create than a ladder DOWN.
When he had struck, there was a gate, with no blades, and leading from it, a
sword path, as before.
"Going back is quicker," Allerleirauh said. "All the gods
and powers WANT you to go back. I'll see you soon."
She embraced Loranna.
Loranna embraces Allie back, saying "Yes; see you soon dears." She
gives everyone one last smile and sets out back to ...
Jazbet's Study
She was in her old flesh once more - ashen-skinned, blond-haired, tearstreaked
and lovely. For a single, long moment, she pauses, letting herself adjust as
needed to ...
She opens her eyes, and says " ... Like a dream ..." and she smiles.
Though even as she smiles, she feels a part of her pining for the beauty and
warmth of the True Solunastra, where figs hung invitingly on the trees and the
water tasted of silver and he sound of violins and the snow - oh, the snow was just
right ...
And then she sighs, and looks at herself in the mirror for a moment, noting the
sorrow in her smile. And she tells herself "Stop that; this is a time for
joy." And she thinks of what she and her friends had just achomplished and
her smile turns joyous again.
And then, she heads out of her study, calling for Kallen.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:15 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 02:06 AM)
Goranthir knew. He remembered that from the book of
Nalion, that Doll had two suitors. He had even begun to tease Herwyn
about it in Zenithar about it, after Herwyn had punched him. Now, he felt
ashamed, and turned away, so not to look on them.
He was grateful Tris had distracted him, ‘Yes, of course,’ he turned to him.
"I just wanted to look at you," Tris said.
He laughed, self-consciously.
"The world puts marks on people. I wanted to look at you, perfect, and
hold on to that, as long as I can."
He wasn't quite as Goranthir had seen him in the spheres. There he had been
clean, and perfect himself, in the flush of youth. Here he was in his body; he
had blood on his boots from the siege of Cyrodiil, and on his face, a red scar
across one cheek.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 12:15 AM)
"I just wanted to look at you," Tris said.
He laughed, self-consciously.
"The world puts marks on people. I wanted to look at you, perfect, and
hold on to that, as long as I can."
He wasn't quite as Goranthir had seen him in the spheres. There he had been
clean, and perfect himself, in the flush of youth. Here he was in his
body; he had blood on his boots from the siege of Cyrodiil, and on his
face, a red scar across one cheek.
‘Tris,’ Goranthir touched his friend’s cheek. He seemed calmer now, more
confident as if some of the King had remained. ‘I was sincerely afraid I would
never see you again.’
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:29 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 02:19 AM)
‘Tris,’ Goranthir touched his friend’s cheek. He seemed
calmer now, more confident as if some of the King had remained. ‘I was
sincerely afraid I would never see you again.’
Tris was breathing too fast. Again.
"I need to go home," he said. "Ciel's awake. He's waiting for
me. But I'll see you soon. And I need to go find out where your grandmother is.
And Cyndarius. And..."
"Tris," Allerleirauh interrupted him. "Doll and Mirea can run
errands. Go, you're on vacation."
Tris stopped to pat Herwyn Brand's shoulder.
"Think, man," he said, very softly, in Herwyn's ear. "It could
be worse. She could be pretending to be nice to you, to curry favor for the
guildhouse."
He slapped Herwyn again, like a man patting a horse, and took off running, and
was gone.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:29 AM)
Tris was breathing too fast. Again.
"I need to go home," he said. "Ciel's awake. He's waiting
for me. But I'll see you soon. And I need to go find out where your grandmother
is. And Cyndarius. And..."
"Tris," Allerleirauh interrupted him. "Doll and Mirea can
run errands. Go, you're on vacation."
Tris stopped to pat Herwyn Brand's shoulder.
"Think, man," he said, very softly, in Herwyn's ear. "It
could be worse. She could be pretending to be nice to you, to curry favor for
the guildhouse."
He slapped Herwyn again, like a man patting a horse, and took off running, and
was gone.
Herwyn laughed. He laughed honestly and loudly, and everyone heard. The sound
of his laughing didn't cease until he'd stepped onto the sword-thin bridge and
left Solunastra behind.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 12:29 AM)
Tris was breathing too fast. Again.
"I need to go home," he said. "Ciel's awake. He's waiting
for me. But I'll see you soon. And I need to go find out where your grandmother
is. And Cyndarius. And..."
"Tris," Allerleirauh interrupted him. "Doll and Mirea can
run errands. Go, you're on vacation."
Tris stopped to pat Herwyn Brand's shoulder.
"Think, man," he said, very softly, in Herwyn's ear. "It
could be worse. She could be pretending to be nice to you, to curry favor for
the guildhouse."
He slapped Herwyn again, like a man patting a horse, and took off running, and
was gone.
Goranthir watched Tris go, a slightly sad smile on his face, as if he needed to
say more, but couldn’t. This was not the right place, paradise.
‘See you soon,’ he shouted to the group, ‘First drink’s on me!’
And he vanished into the gate.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 12:12 AM)
And then, she heads out of her study, calling for Kallen.
‘How can I help you, my Lady?’ Kallen asked, professional as always. ‘I was
misinformed that you were not in residence…’
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:58 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 03:49 AM)
‘How can I help you, my Lady?’ Kallen asked, professional as
always. ‘I was misinformed that you were not in residence…’
"I had to step out for a time," Loranna explains to Kallen.
"Just recalled back. How fare things here; has anything come up since we
last spoke, while I was out?"
She smiles fondly, thinking how happy she is to see Kallen again; her eyes
fairly shine with the simple happiness of being home, even if she does miss
Solunastra.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:03 AM
Tel Aedrin: Mirea
Mirea couldn't believe her bad luck. Here she was, awake at last, after months of
dreamless sleep and months of tepid boredom... and she was expected to be on
her best behavior.
She studied the room Queen Barenziah had been given, and decided that rather
than asking the guards at the door to let her in, she should just let herself in.
Better not pop out of the Void inside the room itself, the General would get
mad if she pulled Tris's stupid stunt and made a queen aware of the Void.
She used the window instead, swinging her long, brown legs in, brushing her
short leather skirt down, and dropping a courtesy, remembered from long-ago
days at an Imperial orphanage.
"Queen Barenziah?" Mirea asked. "I have a message for you about
your grandson, Prince Goranthir."
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 12:58 AM)
I had to step out for a time," Loranna explains to
Kallen. "Just recalled back. How fare things here; has
anything come up since we last spoke, while I was out?
She smiles fondly, thinking how happy she is to see Kallen again; her eyes
fairly shine with the simple happiness of being home, even if she does miss
Solunastra.
Kallen breezes over an exhaustive list of minutiae, nothing terribly pressing,
nothing he can’t handle on his own, but a fair reminder that running a county
is just as much work as saving the universe. He is most desirous to know
whether Loranna intends to spend some of the gold she received from Barenziah
on frontier forts as the Queen suggested.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:12 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:03 AM)
Queen Barenziah?" Mirea asked. "I
have a message for you about your grandson, Prince Goranthir.
Barenziah started. She had sent for her Royal Guards, who were bewildered in
Firewatch, to escort her, but they would not arrive ‘til morning. On hearing
her name, Barenziah had pulled out her dagger, and she did not lower it
entirely when she replied, ‘Indeed? Who are you?’
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:14 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 04:06 AM)
Kallen breezes over an exhaustive list of minutiae, nothing
terribly pressing, nothing he can’t handle on his own, but a fair reminder that
running a county is just as much work as saving the universe. He is most
desirous to know whether Loranna intends to spend some of the gold she received
from Barenziah on frontier forts as the Queen suggested.
This is why Allie is still the master and I am still the young up and comer
at best, Loranna thinks to herself, Kallen's exacting attention to detail
humbling and slightly intimidating her, as always. Still, she was getting
better at keeping track of all the little things that Kallen kept track of as
easily as breathnig ...
... Well, she was getting better at listening, at least.
"I think if we're going to become the trade center we've been talking
about then yes those forts are a good idea," Loranna says. "Hmm, what
can you show me about preliminary figures for construction and expected
upkeep?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:17 AM
Ald Raathim:
In the clearing, just at the bottom of the hill a few yards from the castle,
there were two flashes of bluish light, seen only by a Nordic shepherd coming
back from the hills.
Two Imperial mages, appearing from nowhere, bowed to the man, their red robes
sweeping the grass. One of them handed him a very important looking parchment.
The shepherd leaned idly on his crook, pretending to know how to read the
thing, and marvelling over it's golden seal, as the two mages drew out a
glowing pattern on the ground with their staves.
After a moment's work, one retrieved the parchment and waved for the shepherd
to stand a bit farther off, and, with a snap and a great blue flash, two
young men appeared wearing beautiful red and gold livery, each carrying a long
trumpet.
The shepherd whistled in appreciation, and the trumpeteers raised their horns
and blew a long, beautiful call across the valley.
Everyone in Ald Raathim heard the sound.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:17 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 03:12 AM)
Tel Aedrin
Barenziah started. She had sent for her Royal Guards, who were bewildered
in Firewatch, to escort her, but they would not arrive ‘til morning. On
hearing her name, Barenziah had pulled out her dagger, and she did not lower it
entirely when she replied, ‘Indeed? Who are you?’
"Mirea of Solunastra," Mirea said. Easier than explaining that she
didn't really have a last name. Now that she had said it, she regretted not
giving herself a title. Princess Mirea of Solunastra. Lady Mirea... Commander
Mirea.
She shook her head as if she had water in her ears.
"I'm a messenger from Loranna's people. I'm supposed to tell you Goranthir
is safe, everyone made it back to Ald Raathim in one piece, they saved the
world and you should be proud of them."
She had added that part herself.
She studied the queen, wondering what men saw in her.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 01:14 AM)
I think if we're going to become the trade center we've
been talking about then yes those forts are a good idea," Loranna
says. "Hmm, what can you show me about preliminary figures for
construction and expected upkeep?
Kallen had several figures based on several scenarios, from little shack
outposts which would hardly cost a thing, to massive, stone fortifications
which would stand up to a siege. It was evident he was inclined towards erring
on the side of security if there was the possibility of war. ‘Of course, you
could ask House Dres for additional funds for security,’ he added, while
showing the astronomical sum which would nearly deplete the surplus.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:25 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 04:20 AM)
Kallen had several figures based on several scenarios, from
little shack outposts which would hardly cost a thing, to massive, stone
fortifications which would stand up to a siege. It was evident he was
inclined towards erring on the side of security if there was the possibility of
war. ‘Of course, you could ask House Dres for additional funds for
security,’ he added, while showing the astronomical sum which would nearly
deplete the surplus.
Loranna's lips purse together. "I suppose we could ..." she says,
trying to weigh the various options before her. "Maybe we could start off
more modestly, build up from there as we get more revenue ..."
The expression on her face shows that she's thinking the extra security would
be rather nice. She begins wondering if she could help defray some of these
costs in the traditional adventurer manner ...
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 04:17 AM)
Ald Raathim:
In the clearing, just at the bottom of the hill a few yards from the castle,
there were two flashes of bluish light, seen only by a Nordic shepherd coming
back from the hills.
Two Imperial mages, appearing from nowhere, bowed to the man, their red robes
sweeping the grass. One of them handed him a very important looking parchment.
The shepherd leaned idly on his crook, pretending to know how to read the
thing, and marvelling over it's golden seal, as the two mages drew out a
glowing pattern on the ground with their staves.
After a moment's work, one retrieved the parchment and waved for the shepherd
to stand a bit farther off, and, with a snap and a great blue flash, two
young men appeared wearing beautiful red and gold livery, each carrying a long
trumpet.
The shepherd whistled in appreciation, and the trumpeteers raised their horns
and blew a long, beautiful call across the valley.
Everyone in Ald Raathim heard the sound.
The sound of the trumpets breaks Loranna out of her reverie. "What?"
she asks, heading to the window to look out. " ... We'll get back to the
discussion in a bit, Kallen dear; let's go see what this is about." She
hurries for the door.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:26 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:17 AM)
"Mirea of Solunastra," Mirea said. Easier than
explaining that she didn't really have a last name. Now that she had said it,
she regretted not giving herself a title. Princess Mirea of Solunastra. Lady
Mirea... Commander Mirea.
She shook her head as if she had water in her ears.
"I'm a messenger from Loranna's people. I'm supposed to tell you Goranthir
is safe, everyone made it back to Ald Raathim in one piece, they saved the
world and you should be proud of them."
She had added that part herself.
She studied the queen, wondering what men saw in her.
Barenziah put the knife down, and smiled warmly, ‘I know, I felt it. Thank you.
I am most proud of my grandson. And Tris Gaerington, is he safe too?’
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:32 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 03:26 AM)
Barenziah put the knife down, and smiled warmly, ‘I know, I felt
it. Thank you. I am most proud of my grandson. And Tris
Gaerington, is he safe too?’
"Tris?" Mirea asked. "He's okay. He got a scar on his face
saving some important book from a Winged Twilight. If he doesn't go hang
himself because of it or something stupid, he'll be fine. And I went to see
Helseth too, he's about as unconscious as he was before this whole thing
started. And Queen Elysana, I'm sure you're delighted to hear she's in perfect
health."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:33 AM
The heralds, flanked now by two more bearing
dragon-shaped banners which flapped in the wind, were just blowing a second
blast on their trumpets as the wide doors of the castle swung open and Loranna
and the others emerged.
There was already quite a crowd running up from the village to see what the
excitement was about.
A very important looking fellow in white robes had just come through the
temporary guildgate, followed by four golden-armored Imperial Guards bearing an
ornate, very heavy looking coffer.
The man in white bowed gracefully and stayed that way, waiting for Loranna's
approach.
Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:32 AM)
Tris?" Mirea asked. "He's okay. He got a
scar on his face saving some important book from a Winged Twilight. If he
doesn't go hang himself because of it or something stupid, he'll be fine. And I
went to see Helseth too, he's about as unconscious as he was before this whole
thing started. And Queen Elysana, I'm sure you're delighted to hear she's in
perfect health.
Barenziah winced at the mention of Helseth, but then chuckled on Elysana’s nam,
‘They say a snake bit her once and died. Thank you, Mirea of Solunastra. Tris
has a way of finding me, but to save him time, you might mention to him I’m
going to Mournhold next.’
ooc -- Nighty night all. Fun as always.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:43 AM
QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 03:38 AM)
Barenziah winced at the mention of Helseth, but then chuckled on
Elysana’s nam, ‘They say a snake bit her once and died. Thank you, Mirea
of Solunastra. Tris has a way of finding me, but to save him time, you
might mention to him I’m going to Mournhold next.’
Mirea batted her russet-colored eyelashes. Surely Tris wasn't getting it on
with an old Dunmer lady. It was almost impossible to resist the sisterly
temptation to say something that would permanently destroy any chance Tris had
of ever making time with her again.
But she did resist.
Mirea courtesyed again.
"I'll tell him, your majesty," she said. "Mournhold."
No one appreciates the things I do that are really heroic, Mirea
thought, as she left to make her report to the General.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:44 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 04:33 AM)
The heralds, flanked now by two more bearing dragon-shaped
banners which flapped in the wind, were just blowing a second blast on their
trumpets as the wide doors of the castle swung open and Loranna and the others
emerged.
There was already quite a crowd running up from the village to see what the
excitement was about.
A very important looking fellow in white robes had just come through the
temporary guildgate, followed by four golden-armored Imperial Guards bearing an
ornate, very heavy looking coffer.
The man in white bowed gracefully and stayed that way, waiting for Loranna's
approach.
Loranna hurries to the man in white, smiling and saying "Hail and welcome
to Ald Raathim, good sirs; your presence honors us." She bows lightly to
the man in white, letting him speak.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:52 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 02:44 AM)
Loranna hurries to the man in white, smiling and saying
"Hail and welcome to Ald Raathim, good sirs; your presence honors
us." She bows lightly to the man in white, letting him speak.
The man straightened, and spoke in a loud, clear voice.
"Lady Loranna Pyrel of Ald Raathim, The Most High Uriel Septim VII, Scion
of Emperors, King of Earth and Sky, Lord of Shining Hosts, Protector of
Oathman, Freeman, and Yeoman, Guarantor of Right and Justice, Broad Blessing of
Thrones and Poers, Cynosure of Celestial Glory, sends his regards to the Eight
Heroes of the Nine Spheres."
At this he bowed again.
"Although The Most High Emperor knows that no word or gift exists which
would adequately convey His gratitude, He, in His generosity, none the less
wishes to deliver a token of appreciation."
At this he gestured toward the coffer, which was ceremoniously placed at
Loranna's feet, where it sank into the soft earth.
The man bowed again, and waited.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:03 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 04:52 AM)
The man straightened, and spoke in a loud, clear voice.
"Lady Loranna Pyrel of Ald Raathim, The Most High Uriel Septim VII, Scion
of Emperors, King of Earth and Sky, Lord of Shining Hosts, Protector of
Oathman, Freeman, and Yeoman, Guarantor of Right and Justice, Broad Blessing of
Thrones and Poers, Cynosure of Celestial Glory, sends his regards to the Eight
Heroes of the Nine Spheres."
At this he bowed again.
"Although The Most High Emperor knows that no words or gift exists which
would adequately convey His gratitude, He, in His generosity, none the less
wishes to deliver a token of appreciation."
At this he gestured toward the coffer, which was ceremoniously placed at
Loranna's feet, where it sank into the soft earth.
The man bowed again, and waited.
Loranna's breath catches in her throat; the Emperor!
"The Emperor's gratitude is a greater gift than all the gold in
Tamriel," Loranna says sincerely. "I am humbled by His generosity,
and thankful to have been one of the Eight and the many who could serve Him and
the Empire."
Tears glisten in Loranna's eyes; she hopes she isn't coming across like a silly
girl right now. "Please convey my deepest, heartfelt thanks to the
Emperor; long may He reign and prosperous be his Empire."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 03:03 AM)
Loranna's breath catches in her throat; the Emperor!
"The Emperor's gratitude is a greater gift than all the gold in
Tamriel," Loranna says sincerely. "I am humbled by His
generosity, and thankful to have been one of the Eight and the many who could
serve Him and the Empire."
Tears glisten in Loranna's eyes; she hopes she isn't coming across like a silly
girl right now. "Please convey my deepest, heartfelt thanks to the
Emperor; long may He reign and prosperous be his Empire."
"So I shall," said the man, bowing again and stepping aside.
With a huge electric-blue flash, Nalion, dressed in fine new robes, appeared in
the magic circle, followed shortly by Cydarius, looking rather embarrased, and
then an almost unrecognizably clean Gram, and a regally polished Kratos, and
all the rest who had fought so hard to save the Emperor's life.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:14 AM
Nalion stepped off the circle with a smile
on his face and drew back the hood of his robe.
"Words cannot describe my gratitude. Very well done, all of you.",
the mage said, tugging at his robe. "You came through for us right on time
and what was mended above was mended below."
Nalion looked at the assembled heroes, then down at the propsering town of Ald
Raathim.
"It's good to be here again." Wondering how they had fared in
the spheres, the Breton was glad that they had not seen the fierce battle in
the Imperial City and more terrifyingly, the rifts in reality.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:15 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 05:06 AM)
"So I shall," said the man, bowing again and stepping
aside.
With a huge electric-blue flash, Nalion, dressed in fine new robes, appeared in
the magic circle, followed shortly by Cydarius, looking rather embarrased, and
then an almost unrecognizably clean Gram, and a regally polished Kratos, and
all the rest who had fought so hard to save the Emperor's life.
Loranna's eyes widen and she laughs with delight. "Nalion! Cyndarius ...
DAD!"
"You didn't think I had left forever now did you?" Gram rumbles, as
Loranna throws herself into his arms. "My girl ... one of the Eight Heroes
of the Nine Spheres; no other Pyrel has ever risen so high ..."
"Dad stop that; you were just as brave as the rest of us," Loranna
chides her father, before sweeping everyone else into her embrace. "Nalion
dear, you look stunning; Cyndarius, you did it ..."
Loranna goes down the line, and she notices that some people bear scars still
from their labors, scars that will not heal - and that there were others who
she expected to see but didn't ...
She turns to look at Nalion, Gram, and Cyndarius questioningly.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:25 AM
With a great deal more ceremony, and another
trumpet blast, the Emperor's heralds and mages stepped back through the gate,
which then combusted like a thin snake of blue flame in the grass.
The field seemed suddenly rather empty, but the friends... and the coffer, were
still there.
"Awfully good work," said Cyndarius, simply.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:32 AM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 05:25 AM)
With a great deal more ceremony, and another trumpet blast, the
Emperor's heralds and mages stepped back through the gate, which then combusted
like a thin snake of blue flame in the grass.
The field seemed suddenly rather empty, but the friends... and the coffer, were
still there.
"Awfully good work," said Cyndarius, simply.
"Awfully good work, all around," Loranna says, smiling at Cyndarius
and Nalion.
Gram clears his throat. "Now, I know you've been busy and all, Loranna,
but ... is there any good Nordic mead left in the tavern, or with yon Nords? I
haven't had a drop of the stuff in weeks ..."
Loranna looks at ther father for a moment, debating whether to pound him in the
head or to laugh; she decides upon the latter. "I think we all deserve a
good drink and some hearty celebration now," she says. "Let's take
the chest back to the castle and then ... drinks are on me."
She winks at Nalion.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 11:15 AM)
Loranna's eyes widen and she laughs with delight.
"Nalion! Cyndarius ... DAD!"
"You didn't think I had left forever now did you?" Gram rumbles, as
Loranna throws herself into his arms. "My girl ... one of the Eight
Heroes of the Nine Spheres; no other Pyrel has ever risen so high ..."
"Dad stop that; you were just as brave as the rest of us," Loranna
chides her father, before sweeping everyone else into her embrace.
"Nalion dear, you look stunning; Cyndarius, you did it ..."
Loranna goes down the line, and she notices that some people bear scars still
from their labors, scars that will not heal - and that there were others who
she expected to see but didn't ...
She turns to look at Nalion, Gram, and Cyndarius questioningly.
Nalion returned Loranna's hug fondly, for once not quite the strongest bearhug
in her large repertoire. His ribs were full of gratitude towards her.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 11:25 AM)
With a great deal more ceremony, and another trumpet blast, the
Emperor's heralds and mages stepped back through the gate, which then combusted
like a thin snake of blue flame in the grass.
The field seemed suddenly rather empty, but the friends... and the coffer, were
still there.
"Awfully good work," said Cyndarius, simply.
"Simple, precise, right to the point and yes, pretty good work, my
friend.", Nalion laughed at Cyndarius, then turned to Loranna. Despite the
almost solemn air, his honest and glad smile turned quite wry at Loranna's
invitation.
"I thought you'd never ask..."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:49 AM
And So ... Everyone Has Returned To Ald Raathim,
To Celebrate The Continued Existance Of The World
Those who do NOT think they are back in Ald Raathim shall be used as test
dummies for Loranna's latest Absorb Ungodly Amounts of Attribue Points Spells
and have snowballs thrown at them.
Loranna
Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:45 PM
A Breton wearing simple travelers clothes
made his way over the paths leading away from Ald Raathim proper and up in
elevation, up into the mountains where the air was thinner, purer. Arynel took
a seat on a boulder and took in a deep breath.
“Hello, sky, let me not forget you in my earthbound ponderings. Hello, earth,
let me not forget you in my skyward wanderings. Hello, sun, do you remember the
song the stars sang the day you turned away from the world? Was it a merry or
mournful, and would you, if given the chance, choose different? All things
travel through their respective sequence, day to night and day once more, the
hours past swiftly by, birth and death and all things are made new. Walk until
the paths move to greet you, and then step off into the ethereal promise.”
Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:13 PM
Raithen emerged from the circle. He saw the
earth, the sky, and Ald Raathim in the distance. He smealt the smells of the
earth. He tasted the rays of the sun. He regenerated his soul under the deep,
blue sky. At last... it was over...
Beutifull...
He thought of all that had been done, all that has been done, and all that will
be done. He breathed in the fresh air.
It's over...
To think, after all that, after such a close encounter with being erased... He
was calm.
Then he saw the crowd of people around him, and a smile crept up onto his face.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:45 PM
Shaka stood in the crowd, Argonian again
since the return. It felt comfortable in some ways, like putting on an old
shirt that you had kept around for years despite the wear.
I will miss my true self's abilities, he thought, but I'm grateful that our
world has been restored.
Shaka saw Nalion, and lifted a hand.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:52 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 06:45 PM)
Shaka stood in the crowd, Argonian again since the return.
It felt comfortable in some ways, like putting on an old shirt that you had
kept around for years despite the wear.
I will miss my true self's abilities, he thought, but I'm grateful that our
world has been restored.
Shaka saw Nalion, and lifted a hand.
Nalion waved towards the Argonian Battlemage and crossed the short distance
between them. The smile he had carried since stepping out of the transportation
gate that brought the others and him back from Cyrodiil still rested on his
face.
The merry gleam in his brown eyes, the smile and the fine red-and-blue robes he
was clad in gave the Breton an air of serenity. The robes were a bit of an
unusual sight on the mage, who usually preferred simpler clothes, but they were
certainly not unfitting.
"Welcome back, Shaka.", Nalion began and nodded. "Well
done."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:57 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 30 2005, 12:52 PM)
Welcome back, Shaka.", Nalion began and nodded.
"Well done.
"The same to you, my friend," said Shaka, clasping his hand.
"That's doubly true for you of Cyndarius' forces, though. I'll never be
able to imagine the scope of your battle for Cyrodiil."
Shaka was glad to see the burdens lifted from Nalion's brow. "Don't tell
the others yet, but I was thinking today of having a place of my own built,
perhaps a cabin in some woods overlooking the bay. I don't know yet how I would
pay for it ... I could buy some land and live in a yurt for a while, I
guess."
"But anyway, have you heard from Doll? I have to admit that when I finally
saw her in Solunastra, she was beautiful."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:12 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 06:57 PM)
The same to you, my friend," said Shaka, clasping his
hand. "That's doubly true for you of Cyndarius' forces,
though. I'll never be able to imagine the scope of your battle for
Cyrodiil.
Shaka was glad to see the burdens lifted from Nalion's brow. "Don't
tell the others yet, but I was thinking today of having a place of my own
built, perhaps a cabin in some woods overlooking the bay. I don't know
yet how I would pay for it ... I could buy some land and live in a yurt for a
while, I guess."
"But anyway, have you heard from Doll? I have to admit that when I
finally saw her in Solunastra, she was beautiful."
A shadow seemed to glide over Nalion's face, like if the wing of a raven
blocked the light from the sun for the blink of an eye. Nalion remembered the
battle and the bloodshed too well. The ghosts rising from the dead bodies and
continuing to fight when Arkay had lost control. Unseen fingers - or were they
claws? - ripping the living and the dead apart at the height of the battle.
There was only one possible explanation to that: Bosriel.
Nalion's expression cleared.
"Please don't ask about the battle. While it has not happened in this
reality, the memories of those who have consciously witnessed and fought in it
remain.", he asked the Argonian.
"There will be ways of you to solve this trivial problem of money,
Shaka.", Nalion laughed. "I think it may be solved already. You'll
see."
The mage's expression turned soft upon hearing Doll's name, with a hint of
self-doubt and insecurity. "She's been in Solunastra? So then the Doors
are open again. I should have known. I have not seen her yet..."
But my heart is longing.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:51 PM
Shaka nodded, more soberly this time.
"I'm sorry, Nalion. It's too early for me to be bringing up memories
of your battles."
"I saw Doll in the distance, when she had woken in Solunastra. She
ran to thank Solin and the others. Beautiful indeed." Have I
put my foot in it again, as usual? thought Shaka to himself.
"Perhaps you can send word to her through Tris or Loranna soon. . .
. I will be hoping for you, my friend. And thanks again for helping to
preserve the Spear of Bitter Mercy and the Dragonbone Cuirass for me."
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:04 PM
Anya sat on a tree, overlooking the beach.
Since her return, her mind had wandered back to her sister, and she didn't feel
like being around people. She watched Lotus as he skimmed the water.
"What would I have known, if I didn't leave her? That couldn't have been
all she wanted to show me. What else? Hmph, now I'll never know."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:27 PM
Isidor went over to Nalion and said
"May the Nine bless you, my friend. You did more than we did." He
hugged the breton.
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:40 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 09:27 PM)
Isidor went over to Nalion and said "May the Nine bless
you, my friend. You did more than we did." He hugged the breton.
Nalion grinned, a bit surprised about the emotinal outbreak of the towering
Nord.
"My friend, everyone had a part in this to play.", Nalion said as
Isidor released him. "While a painting is only complete with the artists'
last stroke of the brush, every colour and form added to the composition before
is an inseparable part of the artwork. We all had part in what was achieved and
the deeds done shall not be measured against each other."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:41 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 30 2005, 03:40 PM)
Nalion grinned, a bit surprised about the emotinal outbreak of
the towering Nord.
"My friend, everyone had a part in this to play.", Nalion said as
Isidor released him. "While a painting is only complete with the artists'
last stroke of the brush, every colour and form added to the composition before
is an inseparable part of the artwork. We all had part in what was achieved and
the deeds done shall not be measured against each other."
"You're right, I suppose. But, after hearing what happened at the battle,
I can only think that ours was easier." He smiled and said "Where is
Falco?" His face looked slightly worried. "Tell me he didn't get
himself killed."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:47 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 09:41 PM)
You're right, I suppose. But, after hearing what happened
at the battle, I can only think that ours was easier." He smiled and said
"Where is Falco?" His face looked slightly worried. "Tell me he
didn't get himself killed.
"Stepping through the spheres of the Eight is not an easy task. Do not
underestimate what you have achieved, Isidor. The battle...", Nalion's
voice trailed off, then he shook his head.
"Falco stepped through the gate with us. He is around somewhere. He was
wounded in battle.", the mage explained.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:48 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 30 2005, 03:47 PM)
"Stepping through the spheres of the Eight is not an easy
task. Do not underestimate what you have achieved, Isidor. The battle...",
Nalion's voice trailed off, then he shook his head.
"Falco stepped through the gate with us. He is around somewhere. He was
wounded in battle.", the mage explained.
Isidor shook his head. "Would you like a drink, Nalion?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 09:51 PM
As for slyvos, he had little time to
actually celebrate... something else took precedence now. He was in his own
flesh and fur once more, in the library with the old tomes he had managed to
scavenge from his library back in solsthiem all those months ago.
'that mark on him... I hope it doesn't mean what I think it does'
He other half was back again, but since the incident with the potion they were
more... united, so to say.
{oh we know what it means, the question is who put it on him...}
He continued looking, in one of his old books he had written as a lich; it had
the secrets that one such as himself would never have learned otherwise...
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:57 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 09:48 PM)
Isidor shook his head. "Would you like a drink,
Nalion?"
"Yes, Isidor. But give the others a moment to catch up as well.",
Nalion answered. "I for myself just want to stand in the sun for a bit.
Sunlight was all too scarce under the snowy clouds of the past days."
A curious expression appeared on Nalion's face.
"How did you Eight fare in the spheres? Loranna, Goranthir, Shaka and all
the others? I'm curious."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:57 PM
Goranthir greeted all his friends warmly,
but a group of Nordic shipwrights who had been alerted by the clarion call of
the Imperials called him over.
"It's basically finished," said Jolman, the leader. "The earings
is tight, but if you ease away and freshen the nip, she’ll be a likely lass. I
know yer in the middle a party, but when you have a moment --"
The boy couldn't wait. He yelled to the others: "I'll be right back!"
Goranthir and most of the shipwrights went down to the port to look at the
ship, while Jolman stayed behind, catching Kallen.
They talked for a while diplomatically about issues related to the harbor, and
the future of shipbuilding in Ald Raathim.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:01 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 30 2005, 03:57 PM)
Yes, Isidor. But give the others a moment to catch up as
well.", Nalion answered. "I for myself just want to stand in the sun
for a bit. Sunlight was all too scarce under the snowy clouds of the past days.
A curious expression appeared on Nalion's face.
"How did you Eight fare in the spheres? Loranna, Goranthir, Shaka and all
the others? I'm curious."
Isidor thought for a moment and then said "As well as they could have.
Obviously, Diamond had to leave, as did Luxi. For a while, Goranthir was acting
like Tris, and Herwyn Brand had to punch him in the face, after he shot his
mouth off. Shaka was a redguard, too. It seems that that was his true
form."
Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:09 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 09:57 PM)
Goranthir greeted all his friends warmly, but a group of Nordic
shipwrights who had been alerted by the clarion call of the Imperials called
him over.
"It's basically finished," said Jolman, the leader. "The earings
is tight, but if you ease away and freshen the nip, she’ll be a likely
lass. I know yer in the middle a party, but when you have a moment
--"
The boy couldn't wait. He yelled to the others: "I'll be right
back!"
Goranthir and most of the shipwrights went down to the port to look at the
ship, while Jolman stayed behind, catching Kallen.
They talked for a while diplomatically about issues related to the harbor, and
the future of shipbuilding in Ald Raathim.
Nalion shook his head in laughter as he watched Goranthir excitedly walk to the
docks.
"Come back soon, Goranthir! I don't want you to miss the
celebration.", he shouted after him. "Have always good winds and calm
sea!"
The mage turned back to Isidor.
"I see.", Nalion said simply. Allerleirauh's letters had given an
impression of what the Eight would have to face, but the actual experience was
another matter.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:56 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 30 2005, 04:09 PM)
The mage turned back to Isidor.
"I see.", Nalion said simply. Allerleirauh's letters had given an
impression of what the Eight would have to face, but the actual experience was
another matter.
"It was something I'll never forget, that's for sure. What people will do
for delusions of granduer..." The nord shook his head "I'll talk with
you later, but, right now, I have some errands to run."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 05:56 PM)
It was something I'll never forget, that's for sure. What
people will do for delusions of granduer..." The nord shook his head
"I'll talk with you later, but, right now, I have some errands to
run.
Shaka walked back over to Nalion and Isidor just as the Nord was bidding
farewell. "I think Loranna and some of the others are going to take the
reward back to the castle. I'll probably join them, but I'm going to look for
Anya first. I figure if I can spot Lotus, she can't be too far away."
He walked to the bay for a moment, scanning the skies for Anya's companion.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:20 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:17 PM)
Shaka walked back over to Nalion and Isidor just as the Nord was
bidding farewell. "I think Loranna and some of the others are going
to take the reward back to the castle. I'll probably join them, but I'm
going to look for Anya first. I figure if I can spot Lotus, she can't be
too far away."
He walked to the bay for a moment, scanning the skies for Anya's companion.
Shaka could hear Lotus' screach by the beach. Anya spotted Shaka coming, and
called to him, "Shaka, up here." She jumped down.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:26 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 06:17 PM)
Shaka walked back over to Nalion and Isidor just as the Nord was
bidding farewell. "I think Loranna and some of the others are going
to take the reward back to the castle. I'll probably join them, but I'm
going to look for Anya first. I figure if I can spot Lotus, she can't be
too far away."
He walked to the bay for a moment, scanning the skies for Anya's companion.
Isidor waved to Shaka over his shoulder, and walked to the clothier. He picked
up two items. Two cloaks, one white, and another black. His other cloak had
been destroyed somewhere along in the spheres. After this, he made his way to
the tavern, hoping to get a drink before the festivities.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:28 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 06:20 PM)
Shaka could hear Lotus' screach by the beach. Anya spotted Shaka
coming, and called to him, "Shaka, up here." She jumped down.
He held out his arms for her, smiling. "I never thought I'd like a
cliffracer, but I wouldn't have met you if it weren't for Lotus."
While Shaka held the bosmer, he revelled for a moment in her scent. Being
without the People of the Root's sense of smell and hearing had been a little
like being blinded.
"You didn't miss the ceremonies, did you?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:35 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 06:26 PM)
Isidor waved to Shaka over his shoulder, and walked to the
clothier. He picked up two items. Two cloaks, one white, and another black. His
other cloak had been destroyed somewhere along in the spheres. After this, he
made his way to the tavern, hoping to get a drink before the festivities.
Isidor saw a familiar figure in a dark cloak paying her bill with the
tavernkeeper.
"Fine day," the tavernkeeper was saying.
"First day without rain," the woman replied. "Time to go."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:36 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 06:35 PM)
Isidor saw a familiar figure in a dark cloak paying her bill
with the tavernkeeper.
"Fine day," the tavernkeeper was saying.
"First day without rain," the woman replied. "Time to go."
Isidor's heart skipped a beat. "Kethiah."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:28 PM)
He held out his arms for her, smiling. "I never
thought I'd like a cliffracer, but I wouldn't have met you if it weren't for
Lotus."
While Shaka held the bosmer, he revelled for a moment in her scent. Being
without the People of the Root's sense of smell and hearing had been a little
like being blinded.
"You didn't miss the ceremonies, did you?"
Anya shook her head, her blonde hair waving. She had taken to wearing it long
lately. "He can be very indignant at times. He's no blinded daedra summon
spell, very much his own person. No, I was there for most of them, but... I
just wanted some alone time."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 06:36 PM)
Isidor's heart skipped a beat. "Kethiah."
Kethiah turned and smiled. "Isidor. I thought you were leaving on some
kind of a quest?"
With her head mostly under the cloak, he could imagine her as she had been as Lady
of Ald Raathim with long hair and black armor.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 06:41 PM)
Anya shook her head, her blonde hair waving. She had taken to
wearing it long lately. "He can be very indignant at times. He's no blinded
daedra summon spell, very much his own person. No, I was there for most of
them, but... I just wanted some alone time."
He stepped back for a moment. "Sorry, Anya." He slipped the Akaviri
amulet off his neck and placed it around hers. "Thanks for tossing that to
me."
Shaka stood for a second longer with his hands on her shoulders, then dropped
them.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:52 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:47 PM)
He stepped back for a moment. "Sorry,
Anya." He slipped the Akaviri amulet off his neck and placed it
around hers. "Thanks for tossing that to me."
Shaka stood for a second longer with his hands on her shoulders, then dropped
them.
She took the amulet and smiled. "I didn't mean I wanted you to go. I fact
I'd rather have you stay. I just wanted to get away from all those
people."
She walked over and grabbed Shaka's arm. She laid her head on his shoulder, as
she stared at the beach, "I just had things on my mind."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 06:41 PM)
Kethiah turned and smiled. "Isidor. I thought you
were leaving on some kind of a quest?"
With her head mostly under the cloak, he could imagine her as she had been as
Lady of Ald Raathim with long hair and black armor.
"I'm back." His mouth became dry. "I've missed you." He
didn't know what else to say.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:58 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 06:52 PM)
She took the amulet and smiled. "I didn't mean I wanted you
to go. I fact I'd rather have you stay. I just wanted to get away from all
those people."
She walked over and grabbed Shaka's arm. She laid her head on his shoulder, as
she stared at the beach, "I just had things on my mind."
Shaka nuzzled her hair a moment, relieved. They stood in a companionable
silence and watched the bay, and Lotus wheeling over it.
At last Shaka said, "If you want to talk about it, I'm here. And also . .
. I don't like to go to strangers' weddings that much, but most of the group
are going to Lyssia's, I think."
He smiled for a second. "A handful, that one, from all accounts. But if
you're planning on going . . . . Maybe you'd like me there?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:00 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:58 PM)
Shaka nuzzled her hair a moment, relieved. They stood in a
companionable silence and watched the bay, and Lotus wheeling over it.
At last Shaka said, "If you want to talk about it, I'm here. And
also . . . I don't like to go to strangers' weddings that much, but most
of the group are going to Lyssia's, I think."
He smiled for a second. "A handful, that one, from all
accounts. But if you're planning on going . . . . Maybe you'd like
me there?"
"I do enjoy a good celebration. Besides, who would I dance with if you
didn't go? I'd have to dance with all those other strong men, and then you'd
get oh so jealous and upset..." Anya teased him, her mouth upturned into a
small smile.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:00 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 06:53 PM)
"I'm back." His mouth became dry. "I've missed
you." He didn't know what else to say.
Kethiah sighed. "Come and walk with me to the harbor. I need to catch a
ship."
She took his arm.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:00 PM)
Kethiah sighed. "Come and walk with me to the
harbor. I need to catch a ship."
She took his arm.
Isidor took her arm, and felt a sensation run through his body. He opened the
door and walked with her towards the docks.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:02 PM)
Isidor took her arm, and felt a sensation run through his body.
He opened the door and walked with her towards the docks.
It was a gorgeous sunny day, and the villagers were gathering about as usual,
selling their wares.
"How well do you think you know me?" Kethiah asked.
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:07 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 07:00 PM)
"I do enjoy a good celebration. Besides, who would I dance
with if you didn't go? I'd have to dance with all those other strong men, and
then you'd get oh so jealous and upset..." Anya teased him, her mouth
upturned into a small smile.
"Now I'll have to buy a better robe," he said, smiling. "As long
as I'm not the comic relief at the dance."
He hugged her, and added: "I promise I won't ask Isidor to put me out of
my misery in a jealous despair again."
Shaka tentatively kissed her, for the first time as an Argonian with her, and
then gently bit the nape of Anya's neck.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:09 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:06 PM)
It was a gorgeous sunny day, and the villagers were gathering
about as usual, selling their wares.
"How well do you think you know me?" Kethiah asked.
Isidor looked thoughtful and said "I know that I don't know anything about
you." He added "I know that I..." He bit his tounge.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:13 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:09 PM)
Isidor looked thoughtful and said "I know that I don't know
anything about you." He added "I know that I..." He bit his
tounge.
"I am fond of you, for what I know of you, but I don't love you,"
Kethiah said gently. "You can't love me without knowing me. You're being
dishonest with me, whether you mean to be or not, and with yourself."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:16 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:13 PM)
I am fond of you, for what I know of you, but I don't love
you," Kethiah said gently. "You can't love me without knowing
me. You're being dishonest with me, whether you mean to be or not, and
with yourself.
These words stung Isidor. Whatever his feelings, he didn't want to be told he
was being dishonest. He was at a loss for words for a moment. "Would you
like to get to know each other better?" "I would." He added.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:16 PM)
These words stung Isidor. Whatever his feelings, he didn't want
to be told he was being dishonest. He was at a loss for words for a moment.
"Would you like to get to know each other better?" "I
would." He added.
"I would too, and I'm sorry I hurt you," Kethiah said, looking into
his eyes. "There's one thing you should know about me, in getting to know
me, I am very blunt. Unfortunately, now is not the good time to get to know one
another. I still need to find that fellow I was asking Tris about, Herwyn
Brand."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:26 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:22 PM)
I would too, and I'm sorry I hurt you," Kethiah said,
looking into his eyes. "There's one thing you should know about me, in
getting to know me, I am very blunt. Unfortunately, now is not the good
time to get to know one another. I still need to find that fellow I was
asking Tris about, Herwyn Brand.
He looked at her. He kissed her, on the cheek and said "Herwyn's in Ald
Rathimm. For the celebration."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 05:07 PM)
Now I'll have to buy a better robe," he said,
smiling. "As long as I'm not the comic relief at the dance.
He hugged her, and added: "I promise I won't ask Isidor to put me
out of my misery in a jealous despair again."
Shaka tentatively kissed her, for the first time as an Argonian with her, and
then gently bit the nape of Anya's neck.
Anya's eyes widened in shock at his unexpected kiss. But it was gentle, and she
closed her eyes and let herself bask in the moment.
She grabbed his hands, and kissed him. "Come on, I'm hungry. I don't think
I've actually eaten since we've returned."
Posted by: Shardie Today, 01:28 AM
A good rest later, and a few gold, and
Daggerfall City was back under Lyssia's feet. She walked through the streets
ignoring the posters that were on every wall, each with her characterture on
it. She walked into the house to find it deserted, strange she thought, as she
sat down and put a kettle of water over the fire to boil, wondering where
everyone was
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:26 PM)
He looked at her. He kissed her, on the cheek and said
"Herwyn's in Ald Rathimm. For the celebration."
Kethiah pulled back, staring at him, and then took his head in her hands and
kissed him most decidedly not on the cheek.
The nearby Nordic shipwrights gave a few hoots as the kiss passed the one
minute mark.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:40 AM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 06:28 PM)
A good rest later, and a few gold, and Daggerfall City was back
under Lyssia's feet. She walked through the streets ignoring the posters that
were on every wall, each with her characterture on it. She walked into the
house to find it deserted, strange she thought, as she sat down and put a
kettle of water over the fire to boil, wondering where everyone was
Tris rapped smartly on the door of the Biennie manor with the backs of his
knuckles. He hoped it wouldn't be too difficult to persuade them to accept the
RSVPs a week late. He had made a list of everyone he could think of who might
like to come; he hoped he hadn't forgotten anyone.
Posted by: Shardie Today, 01:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 10:40 AM)
Tris rapped smartly on the door of the Biennie manor with the
backs of his knuckles. He hoped it wouldn't be too difficult to persuade them
to accept the RSVPs a week late. He had made a list of everyone he could think
of who might like to come; he hoped he hadn't forgotten anyone.
The jug was nearly boiling as Lyssia heard the knock. She took it off the heat,
and went to answer the door, as none of her servents were around. Before her
was a strapping young man, "Yes, how can I help you?" she asked him
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:38 PM)
Kethiah pulled back, staring at him, and then took his head in
her hands and kissed him most decidedly not on the cheek.
The nearby Nordic shipwrights gave a few hoots as the kiss passed the one
minute mark.
Isidor pulled her closer to him, and kissed her. "So" he pulled back
"Will I see you at the celebration tonight?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:46 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:44 PM)
Isidor pulled her closer to him, and kissed her. "So"
he pulled back "Will I see you at the celebration tonight?"
"No," she said with a sly smile. "I have to talk to my employer.
Where will you be in a week's time? Here?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:49 AM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 06:43 PM)
The jug was nearly boiling as Lyssia heard the knock. She took
it off the heat, and went to answer the door, as none of her servents were
around. Before her was a strapping young man, "Yes, how can I help you?"
she asked him
Tris had expected a servant... the steward of the house, or perhaps even a
maid. He was surprised to find himself face to face with someone who appeared
to be one of the daughters of the house.
He bowed. "Tris Gaerington, at your service. I'm here about the wedding...
I realize it's too late to reply properly, but my companions and myself were
out of town."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:46 PM)
No," she said with a sly smile. "I have to talk
to my employer. Where will you be in a week's time? Here?
"Daggerfall City, most likely. A wedding, between some nobles, I
believe." He looked at her, returning her smile "Do you, um, have to
go right now?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:50 PM)
"Daggerfall City, most likely. A wedding, between some
nobles, I believe." He looked at her, returning her smile "Do you,
um, have to go right now?"
"I like that you don't pout," she purred, kissing him again, but
quicker this time. "No, I really can't stay. Tell Herwyn that I'll give
him some time to have his celebration, but he should be back home in a week.
And I'll see you in a week in Daggerfall, when you least expect it ..."
Posted by: Shardie Today, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 10:49 AM)
Tris had expected a servant... the steward of the house, or
perhaps even a maid. He was surprised to find himself face to face with someone
who appeared to be one of the daughters of the house.
He bowed. "Tris Gaerington, at your service. I'm here about the wedding...
I realize it's too late to reply properly, but my companions and myself were
out of town."
"Gaerington?" Lyssia said racking her brain, "You mean of the
Garrington family from wayrest? Oh, you did not get the RSVPs in on time, did
you? Ah, come in and have some tea, I just fixed a cup. Sorry about the mess,
but it seems my servents are all out" she said happily, guesturing for
Tris to come inside, before stopping and thinking, "Oh, how rude of me not
to introduce myself, I am Lyssia Biennie"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:59 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:55 PM)
I like that you don't pout," she purred, kissing him
again, but quicker this time. "No, I really can't stay. Tell Herwyn
that I'll give him some time to have his celebration, but he should be back
home in a week. And I'll see you in a week in Daggerfall, when you least
expect it ...
He smiled and kissed her again, for a longer moment. "I'll see you
there." He said with a wink. He turned and walked back towards the castle,
a satisfied looking smile on her face. Maybe things would work out after all...
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:00 AM
Falco was busy speaking with the tailor. He
was interested in an eyepatch but unfortunately none of the one's availabale
fit an argonian's head.
"Come back in two hours my argonian friend. I'll put a new strap on this
one to fit your head." said the friendly tailor, an enormously fat little
breton.
"Thank you friend. I really do need one for this missing eye. Goodbye and
thanks I'll be back in two hours time."
Falco exited the tailor and headed down towards the tavern, along the way
passing Kethiah and Isidor. He snickered slightly but didn't say anything,
after all Isidor had been through a lot.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:02 AM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 06:57 PM)
Gaerington?" Lyssia said racking her brain, "You
mean of the Garrington family from wayrest? Oh, you did not get the RSVPs in on
time, did you? Ah, come in and have some tea, I just fixed a cup. Sorry about
the mess, but it seems my servents are all out" she said happily, guesturing
for Tris to come inside, before stopping and thinking, "Oh, how rude of me
not to introduce myself, I am Lyssia Biennie
"Ah! Then it's your wedding, and I owe you twice as many apologies for
being late," Tris said, bowing to her.
"Yes, the Wayrest Gaeringtons, although my father and I are estranged at
present."
Tris followed Lyssia, accepted the tea, and tried not to stare too hard at the
empty house. Where was everyone? He had expected all the bustle concerned with
wedding preparations.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:02 AM
In the castle, Loranna was hard at work.
The Emperor's gift was truly generous indeed; Loranna had never seen so many
thousand-drake pieces before, and trying to figure out how much was in the
chest made her head spin. Later, the reward could be divied up among its
intended recipients.
For now though, she hurried through the castle, with the word: There was to be
a celebration tonight for those who had returned to Ald Raathim today. As big a
celebration as could be managed.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:00 PM)
Falco was busy speaking with the tailor. He was interested in an
eyepatch but unfortunately none of the one's availabale fit an argonian's head.
"Come back in two hours my argonian friend. I'll put a new strap on this
one to fit your head." said the friendly tailor, an enormously fat little breton.
"Thank you friend. I really do need one for this missing eye. Goodbye and
thanks I'll be back in two hours time."
Falco exited the tailor and headed down towards the tavern, along the way
passing Kethiah and Isidor. He snickered slightly but didn't say anything,
after all Isidor had been through a lot.
"Hey there!" Isidor looked over at Falco. He then noticed he was missing
an eye. "Nalion had said you were wounded..." He hugged the little
Argonian.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:05 PM)
"Hey there!" Isidor looked over at Falco. He then
noticed he was missing an eye. "Nalion had said you were wounded..."
He hugged the little Argonian.
"Isicor you big lug! Been having a good time kissing Dunmer and lounging
around Solunustra, while we had to fight endless hordes of Azurites and endure
gruesome injuries?" Falco cracked up with laughter then, "Tis good to
see you friend!"
Posted by: Shardie Today, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 11:02 AM)
"Ah! Then it's your wedding, and I owe you twice as
many apologies for being late," Tris said, bowing to her.
"Yes, the Wayrest Gaeringtons, although my father and I are estranged at
present."
Tris followed Lyssia, accepted the tea, and tried not to stare too hard at the
empty house. Where was everyone? He had expected all the bustle concerned with
wedding preparations.
"Ah, I'm sorry to hear about your family. My business has contacts through
the Gaeringtons," she said, trying the tea. It was not the Akaviri blend
she liked so much, but an inferior Summerset Isle brand, "You do not have
to apologize for being late, you do realize, the hero always arrives at the
last minute" she chuckled, "And I am sure after that terrible switch
in time, you could not get them sent, right?" she sipped the tea once
more, "Its fine about the RSVP's being late, normally we would not accept
them, but since you came in person, why not. The only reason they were sent out
was for catering purposes... " she swirled the tea in her cup
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 08:02 PM)
In the castle, Loranna was hard at work.
The Emperor's gift was truly generous indeed; Loranna had never seen so many
thousand-drake pieces before, and trying to figure out how much was in the
chest made her head spin. Later, the reward could be divied up among its
intended recipients.
For now though, she hurried through the castle, with the word: There was
to be a celebration tonight for those who had returned to Ald Raathim
today. As big a celebration as could be managed.
Finding the kitchen a whirlwind of activity, Shaka and Anya grabbed a couple of
sandwiches to tide them over until the night's festivities. They stood on the
balcony of the guest wing to finish them.
Shaka had a sudden thought, and tried to phrase it casually: "You know,
we'll have to make sure someday that the baths came back in as good as shape as
the rest of the castle . . . ." Seeing Anya's expression, he said again,
"Well, someday."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 07:10 PM)
"Ah, I'm sorry to hear about your family. My business has
contacts through the Gaeringtons," she said, trying the tea. It was not
the Akaviri blend she liked so much, but an inferior Summerset Isle brand,
"You do not have to apologize for being late, you do realize, the hero
always arrives at the last minute" she chuckled, "And I am sure after
that terrible switch in time, you could not get them sent, right?" she
sipped the tea once more, "Its fine about the RSVP's being late, normally
we would not accept them, but since you came in person, why not. The only
reason they were sent out was for catering purposes... " she swirled the
tea in her cup
"I'm sorry, what did you just say?" Tris said, trying not to stare
too much in case she had meant something perfectly ordinary.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:12 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:07 PM)
Isicor you big lug! Been having a good time kissing Dunmer
and lounging around Solunustra, while we had to fight endless hordes of
Azurites and endure gruesome injuries?" Falco cracked up with laughter
then, "Tis good to see you friend!
Isidor laughed, a genuine laugh. "Well, it was no picnic in the spheres,
I'll tell you." He smiled, and said "Want to grab a sandwich in the
dining hall, and I'll tell you all about it? The Dunmer and the Spheres?"
He winked.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:13 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 08:02 PM)
In the castle, Loranna was hard at work.
The Emperor's gift was truly generous indeed; Loranna had never seen so many
thousand-drake pieces before, and trying to figure out how much was in the
chest made her head spin. Later, the reward could be divied up among its
intended recipients.
For now though, she hurried through the castle, with the word: There was
to be a celebration tonight for those who had returned to Ald Raathim
today. As big a celebration as could be managed.
Kallen was pulled into the preparations, though he did take a moment to tell
Loranna that he had spoken to the Nordic shipwrights and the native fishermen,
and she would be well served to include them in her plans for a new harbor and
trade center. Both agree that there's room for both shipbuilding and fishing,
but at the moment, things were too crowded, and both industries were being
hurt.
Then he returned to helping arrange the festivities with his usual air of grace
and efficiency.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:12 PM)
Isidor laughed, a genuine laugh. "Well, it was no picnic in
the spheres, I'll tell you." He smiled, and said "Want to grab a
sandwich in the dining hall, and I'll tell you all about it? The Dunmer and the
Spheres?" He winked.
"Sure thing Isidor. Then I'll tell you the story of how I lost my eye. By
the way I took down 45 1/2 Azurites in that battle." He said that last
sentence swelling with pride. His voice conyained only a hint of the pompous
[censored] he usually was.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:16 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:15 PM)
"Sure thing Isidor. Then I'll tell you the story of how I
lost my eye. By the way I took down 45 1/2 Azurites in that battle." He
said that last sentence swelling with pride. His voice conyained only a hint of
the pompous [censored] he usually was.
"Great." Together they walked back up to the castle, where the
servants rushed around. "Must be a celebration tonight."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:17 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:16 PM)
Great." Together they walked back up to the castle,
where the servants rushed around. "Must be a celebration tonight.
"Better be in my honor with a medal going to the argonian who lost an eye
for the emporer." Said Falco jokingly.
Posted by: One87xe Today, 02:17 AM
*...Cyrodiil...as the group continues into
the Imperial Capitol they're shocked and awed at the sight before them:
nothing...everything is as it was or so it appears to the group...as minstrel's
play, and merchants sell their wares, the group merely rubs it's eyes in
astounishment...*
Trefist: "Oh, you've got to be friggin' kidding me!!"
"What the hell?"
Ami: "Hmm"
Sona: "This is most distressing"
Hurst: "Witchcraft I tells ya!!" I sure be needin' a drink"
Uniqua: "This is quite unexpected"
"That drink sounds pretty tasty"
Trefist: "A pint would hit the spot...since killing you will have to
wait"
Uniqua: "You speak as if you may actually succeed at that"
"Sona, please tell me you left a Mark in Ald Raathim"
Sona: "Oh yeah...I knew I forgot something"
Ami: "I did...after what happened last time I dont think I'll ever forget
again"
"So Ald Raathim it is then?"
Hurst: "Only if the Meads cold...say, would the Tavern still be
exisiting?"
Sona: "Apparently by the looks of this place"
"Ok...to Ald Raathim...and the first rounds on me!!"
Hurst: "Now thats what I be likin' to hear"
*...with that Uniqua does the honors of returning the group to Ald Raathim...*
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:18 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:17 PM)
"Better be in my honor with a medal going to the argonian
who lost an eye for the emporer." Said Falco jokingly.
They sat at a table in the dining hall and said "So, I'll start with the
Dragons..." He told the whole story, embellishing nothing.
Posted by: Shardie Today, 02:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 11:12 AM)
"I'm sorry, what did you just say?" Tris said,
trying not to stare too much in case she had meant something perfectly
ordinary.
"Oh, you mean that "slip in time?" Yeah, it was auful, its like
everything changed," she looked into her tea, her eyes seemingly glazed
over, "I was in Daggerfall preparing for the wedding, then I found myself
at the Pale Pass being besieged by fiends that should not exsist in this world
anymore. I was the only one who remembered the old world, it was like I had
gone crazy," she said, a tear forming in her eye, "But then, someone
came and told me it was because someone messed around with things they
should't, and I remembered the past because I was a "Hero" of sorts.
It looks like those who messed up the world fixed it again," she said, her
tear gone, and a forced smile on her face, "And I found myself outside the
Imperial City, the world was back to normal. Oh, it was a hassle trying to get
back, let me tell you," she laughed
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:18 PM)
They sat at a table in the dining hall and said "So, I'll
start with the Dragons..." He told the whole story, embellishing nothing.
"Great time you had battling giant fish. Must have been real hard. Now for
a real tale. I'll start at the never-ending snow..." He told the whole
story embellishing everything.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 07:19 PM)
"Oh, you mean that "slip in time?" Yeah, it was
auful, its like everything changed," she looked into her tea, her eyes
seemingly glazed over, "I was in Daggerfall preparing for the wedding,
then I found myself at the Pale Pass being besieged by fiends that should not
exsist in this world anymore. I was the only one who remembered the old world,
it was like I had gone crazy," she said, a tear forming in her eye,
"But then, someone came and told me it was because someone messed around
with things they should't, and I remembered the past because I was a
"Hero" of sorts. It looks like those who messed up the world fixed it
again," she said, her tear gone, and a forced smile on her face, "And
I found myself outside the Imperial City, the world was back to normal. Oh, it
was a hassle trying to get back, let me tell you," she laughed
"Oh," Tris said. He sat for a moment without saying anything else,
took a sip of his tea, and promptly burned his mouth.
"You probably shouldn't talk so freely about that. People will think
you've been touched by Sheogorath, you'll be locked away. I... remember too.
And so do most of the people on my list. That's why we weren't able to reply in
time."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:23 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:22 PM)
"Great time you had battling giant fish. Must have
been real hard. Now for a real tale. I'll start at the never-ending
snow..." He told the whole story embellishing everything.
"Where was your girl...Tsei, during all of this?"
Isidor asked, after hearing about three Azurites who fought Falco, while his
eye was out.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 08:13 PM)
Kallen was pulled into the preparations, though he did take a
moment to tell Loranna that he had spoken to the Nordic shipwrights and the
native fishermen, and she would be well served to include them in her plans for
a new harbor and trade center. Both agree that there's room for both
shipbuilding and fishing, but at the moment, things were too crowded, and both
industries were being hurt.
Then he returned to helping arrange the festivities with his usual air of grace
and efficiency.
Loranna replies to Kallen "We shall include them, then; we'll discuss
matters with both groups tomorrow. Thank you dear."
Then, it was back to work preparing the party.
===
At the Drunken Guar, Gram was laughing and sharing mead with various members of
the 103rd, recounting individual tales of bravery. Gram's story of what he'd
been doing before he ran into the 103rd in Skyrim brought many appreciative
guffaws, and a couple comments on how he'd done pretty well - for a Nord.
And Gram was in such a jubiliant mood that he didn't throw a punch at all,
though there were a couple arm-wrestling matches and Gram spent the latter part
of the day rubbing his biceps with a grimace. But everyone was happy to have
the world back again, and to have helped save the Emperor, and so moods were
high.
High enough to help take some of the sting out of the fact that a powerful,
fierce Redguard woman was not there to share in the drinks or the stories, or
to slam Gram over the head like everyone had been anticipating for being a
donkey's butt.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:25 AM
Worry crossed his face. "I don't know
Isidor. I lost track of her when she handed me her invisibility amulet. I hope
she's okay..."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:25 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 06:10 PM)
Finding the kitchen a whirlwind of activity, Shaka and Anya
grabbed a couple of sandwiches to tide them over until the night's
festivities. They stood on the balcony of the guest wing to finish them.
Shaka had a sudden thought, and tried to phrase it casually: "You
know, we'll have to make sure someday that the baths came back in as good as
shape as the rest of the castle . . . ." Seeing Anya's
expression, he said again, "Well, someday."
Anya just shook her head and laughed a little. "I wasn't all in control
then, I won't react quite the same way, I think. I'm over my shyness, I would
hope."
As if to prove her point, she grabbed him by the waist, "Now, let's go
mingle together, I hear it's what couples do."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:25 PM)
Worry crossed his face. "I don't know Isidor. I lost track
of her when she handed me her invisibility amulet. I hope she's okay..."
Isidor frowned. "Have you met Kethiah?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:28 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:26 PM)
Isidor frowned. "Have you met Kethiah?"
His face formed into a grimace. Memories of attempting to pick her up in a
tavern in Dagon Fel months before he had met the group crossed mind. Bad
memories that is. "No can't say I have..."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:30 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:28 PM)
His face formed into a grimace. Memories of attempting to pick
her up in a tavern in Dagon Fel months before he had met the group crossed
mind. Bad memories that is. "No can't say I have..."
Isidor smiled "She's great..I hope Tsei is alright. Seen Gram around? I've
wanted to talk to him."
Posted by: One87xe Today, 02:32 AM
*...Ald Raathim...as Uniqua stays behind to
keep an eye on Trefist, the rest of the group make their way to the Drunken
Guar...which seems to be packed with celebration...the four take a seat and
order their drinks...after recieving them they observe their surroundings...*
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:33 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:30 PM)
Isidor smiled "She's great..I hope Tsei is alright. Seen
Gram around? I've wanted to talk to him."
"Probably at the tavern. Ehhh Isidor don't tell him where I'm at. I uhhh
owe him some money."
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:33 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 08:25 PM)
Anya just shook her head and laughed a little. "I wasn't
all in control then, I won't react quite the same way, I think. I'm over my
shyness, I would hope."
As if to prove her point, she grabbed him by the waist, "Now, let's go
mingle together, I hear it's what couples do."
"A couple . . ." He shook his head, but felt an even greater warmth
within. "I like the sound of that."
Shaka and Anya returned to the dining hall, to find Falco and Isidor talking at
one of the side tables.
"Falco!" said Shaka. He hadn't seen his fellow Argonian since the
departure for the Spheres. His smile faded when he saw the improvised eyepatch.
"Oh, mud-brother . . ." said Shaka. "I knew we hadn't dreamed it
all, but there's another proof." He hugged Falco briefly.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:37 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:33 PM)
Probably at the tavern. Ehhh Isidor don't tell him where
I'm at. I uhhh owe him some money.
Isidor smiled "What? Did you bet the Emperor was an Empress?" He
smiled and slapped the Argonian on the back.
QUOTE(Syronj)
A couple . . ." He shook his head, but felt an even
greater warmth within. "I like the sound of that.
Shaka and Anya returned to the dining hall, to find Falco and Isidor talking at
one of the side tables.
"Falco!" said Shaka. He hadn't seen his fellow Argonian since the
departure for the Spheres. His smile faded when he saw the improvised eyepatch.
"Oh, mud-brother . . ." said Shaka. "I knew we hadn't dreamed it
all, but there's another proof." He hugged Falco briefly.
"Hail!"
He smiled to see Anya and Shaka together.
He made his excuses, and left the dining hall and made his way to the tavern.
"Hail Gram!"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:37 AM
Razbiah stumbled around the group, glaring
at them. They were certainly obstacles to getting this last minute feast done.
Thianas was smiling though, creating a bewildering array of sweets for dessert.
Goranthir stepped into the kitchen, waving hello to one and all. The smile on
his face was not as broad as it had been when he went down to see his ship, but
it was still warm and genuine.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:33 PM)
A couple . . ." He shook his head, but felt an even
greater warmth within. "I like the sound of that.
Shaka and Anya returned to the dining hall, to find Falco and Isidor talking at
one of the side tables.
"Falco!" said Shaka. He hadn't seen his fellow Argonian since
the departure for the Spheres. His smile faded when he saw the improvised
eyepatch.
"Oh, mud-brother . . ." said Shaka. "I knew we hadn't
dreamed it all, but there's another proof." He hugged Falco briefly.
"Shaka tis good to see you again friend. Listen could you not tell anyone
not who wasn't in the sphere where I am. I'm in a bit of a pickle."
Posted by: Shardie Today, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 11:23 AM)
"Oh," Tris said. He sat for a moment without
saying anything else, took a sip of his tea, and promptly burned his mouth.
"You probably shouldn't talk so freely about that. People will think
you've been touched by Sheogorath, you'll be locked away. I... remember too.
And so do most of the people on my list. That's why we weren't able to reply in
time."
Her eyes narrowed, and glanced at Tris as he spoke, "Ah, so your one of
the heroes that fixed that jump in time?" she said, "for if you are,
I have no other choice than to seat you in the VIP section of the Party, with
all the other nobles. Oh, so noone else remembers those events" she said,
her eyes softeninig, then I shall keep it quiet," The door opened, and in
walked Landon, "Ah there you are darling! I was wondering where everyone
was!"
Landon looked at her in disbelief, "Where have you been? We were all so
worried!"
"I went to..." she thought about it for the moment, remembering what
Tris said, "I was in Sentenal, Visiting my old friend, Tris," she
guestured to Tris, "Who will be attending the wedding, I was asking him if
he knew any good musicians for the wedding" she said, looking at Tris and
winking discretly
Posted by: Aki Today, 02:41 AM
Booze time!
Reichi thought to himself as he saw the Drunken Guar. Wearing his normal
clothing, he hadn't been able to take his armor back with him. Reichi strolled
into the Drunken Guar, and found it filled with Legionaires of the 103rd and
Gram. He slipped past them and to the bar, where he got himself a jug of
Sujamma. Too bad I couldn't bring that nifty armor back. Stupid dragons
giving me something I can't take back...
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 08:37 PM)
Razbiah stumbled around the group, glaring at them. They
were certainly obstacles to getting this last minute feast done. Thianas
was smiling though, creating a bewildering array of sweets for dessert.
Goranthir stepped into the kitchen, waving hello to one and all. The
smile on his face was not as broad as it had been when he went down to see his
ship, but it was still warm and genuine.
"Goranthir, I've been hearing about a certain ship. We're looking forward
to seeing her."
Shaka looked back at Anya and Falco. "I think we're getting underfoot.
Maybe we'd better head to the tavern and mingle for a while. Falco, I won't
tell them you're here, but you've got some explaining to do."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:43 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 08:37 PM)
Razbiah stumbled around the group, glaring at them. They
were certainly obstacles to getting this last minute feast done. Thianas
was smiling though, creating a bewildering array of sweets for dessert.
Goranthir stepped into the kitchen, waving hello to one and all. The
smile on his face was not as broad as it had been when he went down to see his
ship, but it was still warm and genuine.
Loranna turns to Goranthir, smiling. "Hello dear," she says,
"how are you?" Catching the look on Razbiah's face, she says "If
you're looking for a bite, perhaps we should head to the Drunken Guar ..."
She notices his smile is a bit subdued and raises her eyebrows.
Meanwhile, at the Drunken Guar, Gram laughs and rises to greet Isidor.
"Hail Isidor; back from the heavens and still in one piece I see! A mighty
battle you missed down here, though I imagine an even mightier one we missed up
there; come and drink with us lad, and tell us if you managed a swig of the
mead in Svongarde while you were up there."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:43 PM)
Goranthir, I've been hearing about a certain ship.
We're looking forward to seeing her.
Shaka looked back at Anya and Falco. "I think we're getting
underfoot. Maybe we'd better head to the tavern and mingle for a
while. Falco, I won't tell them you're here, but you've got some
explaining to do."
"Explaining? What do I need to explain? Well anyway just tell them I died
in battle or something... make it a heroic death."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 08:43 PM)
Meanwhile, at the Drunken Guar, Gram laughs and rises to greet
Isidor. "Hail Isidor; back from the heavens and still in one piece I
see! A mighty battle you missed down here, though I imagine an even
mightier one we missed up there; come and drink with us lad, and tell us if you
managed a swig of the mead in Svongarde while you were up there."
Isidor smiled and slapped the Nord on the back. "I'm glad I didn't reach
Sovengarde. How was your battle with the blue-eyed devils?"
Posted by: One87xe Today, 02:47 AM
*...3000 Septims to go...*
Sona: " 2,999...3000...well between the six of us we have exactly 3000
Septims...which is 500 each"
Ami: "Thats all?"
Sona: "Apparently...Uniqua gave me all her money...and the money she took
from Trefist"
"3000 Septims for six people? It's going to be tight but I think we can
stretch it until I think of something else"
Sona: "Opps...didnt carry that two hold on...hmm...make that 2400
Septims"
"By the time we pay for another few days...plus food and
drinks...dammit!!"
Hurst: "I thinks we be need'n a job"
Ami: "I dont know...Ald Raathim's a fairly new place...they probably dont
have much of an economy anyways"
"Thats true...we'll worry about it later though"
*...2400 Septims to go...*
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:45 PM)
Explaining? What do I need to explain? Well anyway just
tell them I died in battle or something... make it a heroic death.
"Suit yourself, you Sheogorath-worshipper," Shaka said, laughing.
"Only I won't lie and say you're dead, I'll just keep mum to those who
fought with Cyndarius. See you tonight," and Shaka and Anya left for the tavern.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:48 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 08:43 PM)
Goranthir, I've been hearing about a certain ship.
We're looking forward to seeing her.
"I'd love to show it to you," he smiled. "Just one part missing.
Diamond's figurehead."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 07:38 PM)
Her eyes narrowed, and glanced at Tris as he spoke, "Ah, so
your one of the heroes that fixed that jump in time?" she said, "for
if you are, I have no other choice than to seat you in the VIP section of the
Party, with all the other nobles. Oh, so noone else remembers those
events" she said, her eyes softeninig, then I shall keep it quiet,"
The door opened, and in walked Landon, "Ah there you are darling! I was
wondering where everyone was!"
Landon looked at her in disbelief, "Where have you been? We were all so
worried!"
"I went to..." she thought about it for the moment, remembering what
Tris said, "I was in Sentenal, Visiting my old friend, Tris," she
guestured to Tris, "Who will be attending the wedding, I was asking him if
he knew any good musicians for the wedding" she said, looking at Tris and
winking discretly
Tris smiled broadly, and offered Lord Landon his hand. "Tris Gaerington,
sir. You're a very lucky man. I was telling your fiancee that I don't know
who's the best musician in town at the moment, but I know where to find out...
there's a tavern they all go to in their off hours, I'll find out and let you
know."
He took his leave quickly after that. His head was spinning. Loranna would want
to know about Lyssia's memory.
And he was missing a party in his own honor.
Ciel had politely refused to come. He still didn't enjoy crowds. And Tris was
privately grateful; there were things at Ald Raathim he wasn't sure how to
explain to Ciel.
Posted by: syronj Today, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 08:48 PM)
I'd love to show it to you," he smiled. "Just
one part missing. Diamond's figurehead.
Shaka stopped on his way out the door. "I forgot to ask about Diamond. How
is she?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 08:45 PM)
Isidor smiled and slapped the Nord on the back. "I'm glad I
didn't reach Sovengarde. How was your battle with the blue-eyed devils?"
Gram pulls over another chair, laughing as one of the Dunmer complained "I
was going to use that chair, you big red-haired barbarian!"
"Then let me commend you on a fine choice of seats," Gram chuckles.
"And I'm as civilized as they come, good sir, but I promised not to throw
a punch in my daughter's city so let me show you my purse instead; a mug of
sujamma to drink at the bar, in return for your most excellent chair." As
he speaks he plops the chair down for Isidor, winking.
The Dunmer glowers a bit, but accepts the mug of sujamma with something less
than total bad grace; Gram laughs again and says to Isidor "Any word abotu
me going soft and I'll give you the punch he would have gotten in addition to
your own. Now, hear the tle of the brave men and women of the 103rd, and their
march through the endless snow ..."
Gram recounts the tale, including his meeting with the 103rd, the battle at
Pale Pass, the march to the capitol, the fallen who would not stay down ...
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:01 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 08:56 PM)
Gram pulls over another chair, laughing as one of the Dunmer
complained "I was going to use that chair, you big red-haired
barbarian!"
"Then let me commend you on a fine choice of seats," Gram
chuckles. "And I'm as civilized as they come, good sir, but I
promised not to throw a punch in my daughter's city so let me show you my purse
instead; a mug of sujamma to drink at the bar, in return for your most
excellent chair." As he speaks he plops the chair down for Isidor, winking.
The Dunmer glowers a bit, but accepts the mug of sujamma with something less
than total bad grace; Gram laughs again and says to Isidor "Any word abotu
me going soft and I'll give you the punch he would have gotten in addition to
your own. Now, hear the tle of the brave men and women of the 103rd, and
their march through the endless snow ..."
Gram recounts the tale, including his meeting with the 103rd, the battle at
Pale Pass, the march to the capitol, the fallen who would not stay down ...
Isidor smiled and laughed as Gram recounted the tale. "Great tale. Mine is
not as good, I'm afraid, only a few dragons." He smiled and then said
"Loranna said you went to Skyrim. How was it? I'm thinking of going up
there."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 06:52 PM)
Shaka stopped on his way out the door. "I forgot to
ask about Diamond. How is she?"
Anya frowned, "Yes, how is she? I became worried for her when she had to
leave, alone. Well, sort of alone."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:06 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 09:01 PM)
Isidor smiled and laughed as Gram recounted the tale.
"Great tale. Mine is not as good, I'm afraid, only a few dragons." He
smiled and then said "Loranna said you went to Skyrim. How was it? I'm
thinking of going up there."
"Only a few? I expected dozens!" Gram chuckles. "Now that things
are back to normal, Skyrim is as white and as cold as ever - just the way I
left it. A good place to go, to get away from the heat here in Morrowind; I
don't know how Loranna and the rest of you stand it."
"And I'm thinking of bringing Loranna back to Skyrim for a small spell,
after all this is over. I never got a chance to visit my wife's cairn like I
intended and I think it would be good for father and daughter both to go,"
he adds, his tone becoming more somber.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 09:06 PM)
Only a few? I expected dozens!" Gram
chuckles. "Now that things are back to normal, Skyrim is as white
and as cold as ever - just the way I left it. A good place to go, to get
away from the heat here in Morrowind; I don't know how Loranna and the rest of
you stand it.
"And I'm thinking of bringing Loranna back to Skyrim for a small spell,
after all this is over. I never got a chance to visit my wife's cairn
like I intended and I think it would be good for father and daughter both to go,"
he adds, his tone becoming more somber.
"I have to go there and deal with my [censored] past. Full of women, axes,
and murder." He rubbed the mark on his arm and said "But now,"
he said with a wink "I'm starting to like Dunmer women."
Somewhere Near Ald Rathimm
Tsei made her way down the mountains, and toward the castle. She headed to the
tavern and got a drink.
OOC: Shower, back soon. I think.
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:10 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 09:05 PM)
Anya frowned, "Yes, how is she? I became worried for her
when she had to leave, alone. Well, sort of alone."
"When I saw her last, Anya, she was in a healer's wagon and pretty much
out of it, though alive. They told me there was a chance she'd never walk as
well again . . ."
After exchanging what little they knew with each other, Shaka and Anya left
Goranthir and headed to the Drunken Guar.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:12 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 09:09 PM)
I have to go there and deal with my [censored] past. Full
of women, axes, and murder." He rubbed the mark on his arm and said
"But now," he said with a wink "I'm starting to like Dunmer
women.
"Dunmer women?" Gram says, raising his eyebrows. "They're
scarier then Dunmer men, that I can attest." He laughs, though he mutters
under his breath "Redguard women, now ..."
Clearing his throat, Gram says "So is this just a general liking of Dunmer
women born from hanging out in Ald Raathim, or is your eye falling on a
specific one, eh?"
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 07:10 PM)
When I saw her last, Anya, she was in a healer's wagon and
pretty much out of it, though alive. They told me there was a chance
she'd never walk as well again . . .
After exchanging what little they knew with each other, Shaka and Anya left
Goranthir and headed to the Drunken Guar.
Anya looked up, "Why didn't you tell me? How is she? Where is
Diamond?"
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 09:12 PM)
Dunmer women?" Gram says, raising his eyebrows.
"They're scarier then Dunmer men, that I can attest." He
laughs, though he mutters under his breath "Redguard women, now ...
Clearing his throat, Gram says "So is this just a general liking of Dunmer
women born from hanging out in Ald Raathim, or is your eye falling on a
specific one, eh?"
Before Isidor could reply, Anya and Shaka walked into the tavern. Shaka was
glad to see that this wasn't the nightmare Drunken Guar that he had last seen
-- mystic blades whirling in a roped-off end of the taproom, half-cleaned
bloodstained floors, the lot -- but that instead, it had its usual cheery fire
and no sign of the gates to the Spheres.
The lovers smiled at each other for a second, and then Shaka shouted
"Legion!" in salute, without irony.
Shaka looked at Anya again, in apology. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you
before, Anya," he said. "With all that happened in the Spheres, I
forgot. Diamond is alive as far as I know, though she was badly wounded in the
escape from the Azurites' Ald Raathim. While she was being treated by the
Legion's healers, I met Teleran, Shai, Marein, and others. The three were back
in their separate flesh again."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:29 AM
Falco yawned and headed to the tailor. The
eyepatch was done earlier than he had suspected. It fit perfectly, tucking
below the middle spine on the back of his head. It was made of a strong black
cloth that the tailor said was practically ubreakable.
"Thank you friend. I like it. Makes me look quite dashing don't you agree.
Now what do I owe you?"
"No charge for a friend of Loranna's. Oh and it does indeed make you look
dashing mister Redflash."
Falco left to wander around the town, looking for Tsei.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 09:12 PM)
Dunmer women?" Gram says, raising his eyebrows.
"They're scarier then Dunmer men, that I can attest." He laughs,
though he mutters under his breath "Redguard women, now ...
Clearing his throat, Gram says "So is this just a general liking of Dunmer
women born from hanging out in Ald Raathim, or is your eye falling on a
specific one, eh?"
"One in particular. A beautiful, firebrand of one, to be exact."
Isidor recounted in some detail Isidor's two meetings with Kethiah.
"...and, I'll be seeing her sometime in Daggerfall."
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 09:23 PM)
Before Isidor could reply, Anya and Shaka walked into the
tavern. Shaka was glad to see that this wasn't the nightmare Drunken Guar
that he had last seen -- mystic blades whirling in a roped-off end of the
taproom, half-cleaned bloodstained floors, the lot -- but that instead,
it had its usual cheery fire and no sign of the gates to the Spheres.
The lovers smiled at each other for a second, and then Shaka shouted
"Legion!" in salute, without irony.
Shaka looked at Anya again, in apology. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you
before, Anya," he said. "With all that happened in the Spheres,
I forgot. Diamond is alive as far as I know, though she was badly wounded
in the escape from the Azurites' Ald Raathim. While she was being treated
by the Legion's healers, I met Teleran, Shai, Marein, and others. The
three were back in their separate flesh again."
"Hail!" Isdior called to Anya and Shaka
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 09:29 PM)
Falco yawned and headed to the tailor. The eyepatch was done
earlier than he had suspected. It fit perfectly, tucking below the middle spine
on the back of his head. It was made of a strong black cloth that the
tailor said was practically ubreakable.
"Thank you friend. I like it. Makes me look quite dashing don't you agree.
Now what do I owe you?"
"No charge for a friend of Loranna's. Oh and it does indeed make you look
dashing mister Redflash."
Falco left to wander around the town, looking for Tsei.
Tsei saw Falco walking around, and she cast invisibility on herself. She was
behind him in a moment. While he looked down for a minute, she jumped onto his
back. "Surprise!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:38 AM
"Aaahh!" Falco fell to the ground
laughing. "Tsei! Where have you been?" Falco then tried something he
had never tried be fore he attempted to kiss her on the cheek. It was awkward
at best due to his lack of lips.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:41 AM
Gram takes a hearty swig of his mead.
"Ah, the woman we went to find back in Dagon Fel. An assassin I hear, but
still ... heh, best of luck to you lad. Strike while the iron's hot, they
say."
Loranna walks in to the tavern in time to see Tsei jump Falco and go
"Well, someone's happy to see one another." She chuckles a bit.
"How is everyone?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:46 AM
Tris ran down the path from the boats to the
tavern.
"This is new for me," he said, bursting through the doors. "A
step behind everyone else. So much to catch up on."
He had changed clothes since the last time they saw him; there was something
else different, too. Some stress that had shown on his face before, even when
he laughed, was gone now.
He still had a scar, raised and red, across his cheek from his ear almost to
his upper lip.
Posted by: syronj Today, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 09:46 PM)
Tris ran down the path from the boats to the tavern.
"This is new for me," he said, bursting through the doors.
"A step behind everyone else. So much to catch up on."
He had changed clothes since the last time they saw him; there was
something else different, too. Some stress that had shown on his face before,
even when he laughed, was gone now.
He still had a scar, raised and red, across his cheek from his ear almost to
his upper lip.
"Tris, welcome, and thanks for all your hard work," said Shaka,
knowing that several of the group would know just how much work Tris had done
as a messenger through the Void.
He said to Tris in a lower voice, "I'm sorry about the scar. Can the
healers do anything?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:53 AM
It's time to move on to a Reflections
thread; the world is safe once again, for now, and it's time to party
Rock on, and LOCK ON!!!
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Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 03:48 AM
Well, it's been a while since we've had a
Reflections thread 
YAY! We did it!
I'll start off with our usual blurb, for some attempt at consistancy:
===
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing
threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized
individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations), political
(converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all the
badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists in
the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary of the current state of things:
The world has been restored; the Azurites, once more, are no more, as they
should have been. The Emperor is safe, and grateful for the heroic efforts of
those who fought to save his life, and those of the valiant warriors who
traversed the Nine Spheres to help set the world to rights.
The heroes are now back at Ald Raathim, where a celebration is to be held for
them. While preperations are being made, many people are resting in the tavern
The Drunken Guar.
People, feel free to conitnue playing; props to everyone who participated in Morrowind
Moonlight for helping make our biggest RP thread yet. This one was a blast.
Posted by: One87xe Aug 31 2005, 03:53 AM
*...Summary...*
...down to the last of their money the group spends some quality time at the
Tavern in Ald Raathim...meanwhile at the Inn Trefist has slipped a sleeping
agent into Uniqua's water and dissappeared out the window...as the night wears
on the group retires and prepares for the long journey to the Alik'r Desert on
the following morning...upon finding Trefist gone, and the sleepy story Uniqua
tells them the group laugh themselves to sleep...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 03:56 AM
ooc summary: We saved the world, yay! Thanks
for playing with me, guys. It was difficult getting 8 people with different
schedules together sometimes, and difficult keeping the people left at home
happy, but it all came together in the end. This is a great group and I'm
honored to be a part of it.
Tris Gaerington, male Breton, went home to the Guildhouse in Daggerfall to see
his companion, Ciel, for the first time in months. Afterwards he delivered the
group's RSVPs to Lyssia Biennie. Now he is in the tavern in Ald Raathim - where
he has promised to buy Herwyn Brand a drink.
Allerleirauh has business to catch up on in Daggerfall, but should join the
group in Ald Raathim shortly.
The Solunastra guildhouse, with associated members, is awake and open once
again.
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 08:50 PM)
"Tris, welcome, and thanks for all your hard work,"
said Shaka, knowing that several of the group would know just how much work
Tris had done as a messenger through the Void.
He said to Tris in a lower voice, "I'm sorry about the scar. Can the
healers do anything?"
"I'm not sure why I still have it, to be honest with you," Tris said,
laughing sheepishly and rubbing the side of his face. "My foot fixed
itself when I came back from the spheres. It seems like the scar would too.
Ciel said it's because it's heroic, but that makes me wonder if I've invented a
whole new brand of vanity."
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 31 2005, 04:00 AM
OOC Summary: This was indeed a fun RP. Glad
I had the oppertunity to drag down the RP with my crappy posts. I can now
consider myself a vet of the RP. A good feeling too as I'm no longer a noobie.
Falco Redflash, male argonian rogue is currently outside the tavern with Tsei,
having just kissed her. Albeit awkwardly.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 31 2005, 04:01 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 09:56 PM)
ooc summary: We saved the world, yay! Thanks for
playing with me, guys. It was difficult getting 8 people with different
schedules together sometimes, and difficult keeping the people left at home
happy, but it all came together in the end. This is a great group and I'm
honored to be a part of it.
OOC: 
. You guys all rock, and this was AMAZING. I hope to stick around
for a long time. GROUP HUG!
IC:
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 09:38 PM)
"Aaahh!" Falco fell to the ground laughing.
"Tsei! Where have you been?" Falco then tried something he had never
tried be fore he attempted to kiss her on the cheek. It was awkward at best due
to his lack of lips.
Tsei "kissed" him back, and hugged him tight.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 09:41 PM)
Gram takes a hearty swig of his mead. "Ah, the woman
we went to find back in Dagon Fel. An assassin I hear, but still ... heh,
best of luck to you lad. Strike while the iron's hot, they say."
Loranna walks in to the tavern in time to see Tsei jump Falco and go
"Well, someone's happy to see one another." She chuckles a
bit. "How is everyone?"
"Isn't it funny? You were there to find her, and you found me
instead." He winked.
"Great!" Isidor said with a smile. He added in an undertone to
Lorrana "Everything worked out, huh? We saved the world, and Kethiah isn't
mad at me." He grinned.
Posted by: syronj Aug 31 2005, 04:04 AM
His arm around Anya, Shaka nodded at Tris'
reply and clinked tankards with him and others.
Shaka sat back and reflected for a moment. In the space of three or so months,
the Argonian battlemage had gone from drifter to member of a band of brothers
and sisters. He had impulsively introduced himself to two Ladies of the Dres
one morning, Loranna and Vendama; plunged into a murder mystery upon the
reappearance of the assassin Kethiah; taken Ald Raathim's dangers for his own;
and helped save Creation.
He glanced at the blonde bosmer Rogue, Anya, and thought to himself: not least,
I found I could love again. Not bad for a Ra'Gada soul in Argonian flesh.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 04:05 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 10:01 PM)
OOC: . You guys all rock, and this was AMAZING. I hope to stick around
for a long time. GROUP HUG!
IC:
Tsei "kissed" him back, and hugged him tight.
"Isn't it funny? You were there to find her, and you found me instead."
He winked.
"Great!" Isidor said with a smile. He added in an undertone to
Lorrana "Everything worked out, huh? We saved the world, and Kethiah isn't
mad at me." He grinned.
Gram chuckled. "We found who we needed to find, and that's the simple
truth of it. Good luck to you lad, good luck."
Loranna grins at Isidor. "That is good news, dear," she says.
"I'd hate to have her mad at me. So, you and she will be seeing more of
one another, hmm?"
She looks over at Tris, raising her hand slightly, but realizing after a moment
she couldn't fix his scar.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 04:06 AM
ooc -- Absolutely, a blast. A bit hairy
schedule-wise, like Allie said, but well worth it. I'm logging off now for the
night (brother's birthday), but I had to post one little thing for Goranthir.
You can assume he's with the group, drinking and slapping backs. 
Goranthir stepped into the tavern. "Well, I went to Diamond's shop to see
the figurehead. I guess you could call it breaking and entering," he
smiled a little. "It's unfinished, but something about that is beautiful
... Anyhow, I'm going to put it on my ship, and when's she's better, she can
take it back and finish it."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 31 2005, 04:06 AM
summary: slyvos was one of the 8 that saved
the world he's now in the library, reading over his old notes and
necromantic books, to figure out a strange occurance he saw in the spheres...
Posted by: Aki Aug 31 2005, 04:15 AM
QUOTE
You guys all rock, and this was AMAZING. I hope to stick around
for a long time. GROUP HUG!
I'm inclinded to agree... 
I can't really think of much to say without repeating what others have stated.
So. Yeah. That was Awesome. 
--
Reichi took a sip of his jug of Sujamma, looking out over the Tavern. The
celebration. This was much better than the other reality, no Azurites, no
Winged Twilights in the sky, his friends enjoying themselves instead of fending
for their lives. He did miss that wonderful armor the dragons had gifted him,
but it was a small price to pay. And at the very least it had saved him from a
broken arm/shoulder, and then saved him from getting spear, both in Stendarr's
sphere. Not to mention protecting him on the plains on conflict.
"Can't have everything," he said to himself and took another sip. Geuss
its back to racking up a armor repair bill of epic proportions.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 04:15 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 09:06 PM)
ooc -- Absolutely, a blast. A bit hairy schedule-wise,
like Allie said, but well worth it. I'm logging off now for the night
(brother's birthday), but I had to post one little thing for Goranthir.
You can assume he's with the group, drinking and slapping backs.
Goranthir stepped into the tavern. "Well, I went to Diamond's shop
to see the figurehead. I guess you could call it breaking and
entering," he smiled a little. "It's unfinished, but something about
that is beautiful ... Anyhow, I'm going to put it on my ship, and when's she's
better, she can take it back and finish it."
"That sounds like an excuse for another party!" Tris said.
"Christening Goranthir's boat. We'll do that tomorrow, when we all wake up
and shake off our hangovers, and then we can all go dance at Lady whatsit's
wedding."
He craned his head to see outside. Yes, the Dunmer he had paid were bringing it
in. A crate of bottles of the best wine you could buy in Wayrest, where wine
actually tasted like something, not that Daggerfall swill. And it didn't look
as if the porters were shaking it too badly.
"Drinks on me!" Tris said.
Posted by: Rhedd Aug 31 2005, 04:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 08:15 PM)
That sounds like an excuse for another party!"
Tris said. "Christening Goranthir's boat. We'll do that tomorrow,
when we all wake up and shake off our hangovers, and then we can all go dance
at Lady whatsit's wedding.
He craned his head to see outside. Yes, the Dunmer he had paid were bringing it
in. A crate of bottles of the best wine you could buy in Wayrest, where wine
actually tasted like something, not that Daggerfall swill. And it didn't look
as if the porters were shaking it too badly.
"Drinks on me!" Tris said.
"See," said Herwyn, eyeing the labels on the crates, "that's
why I like this man!
"But Tris... where's everyone else's?" he added with a laugh.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 31 2005, 04:19 AM
Falco smiled and looked to Tsei. "Well
we better get up." Some of the stuffier residents of Ald Raathim seemed to
be giving them nasty looks, seeing them on the ground kissing. They stood and
Falco gazed into Tsei's eyes, for the moment nothing else mattered. "Lets
see how the others are doing Tsei." He turned and they entered the
tavern..."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 04:21 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 10:15 PM)
That sounds like an excuse for another party!"
Tris said. "Christening Goranthir's boat. We'll do that tomorrow,
when we all wake up and shake off our hangovers, and then we can all go dance
at Lady whatsit's wedding.
He craned his head to see outside. Yes, the Dunmer he had paid were bringing it
in. A crate of bottles of the best wine you could buy in Wayrest, where wine
actually tasted like something, not that Daggerfall swill. And it didn't look
as if the porters were shaking it too badly.
"Drinks on me!" Tris said.
"A week-long celebration? I'm happy with that," Loranna says,
thinking to herself that she and Kallen can do some more talking about the
harbor and the plans for building sometime tomorrow anyway.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 10:19 PM)
See," said Herwyn, eyeing the labels on the crates,
that's why I like this man!
"But Tris... where's everyone else's?" he added with a laugh.
"Lad, don't joke about that," Gram laughs. "Or you'll find out
what happens when you get between a Nord and his drink!"
"I better stay sober enough to heal bruises," Loranna chuckles.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 31 2005, 04:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 10:05 PM)
Gram chuckled. "We found who we needed to find, and
that's the simple truth of it. Good luck to you lad, good luck."
Loranna grins at Isidor. "That is good news, dear," she
says. "I'd hate to have her mad at me. So, you and she will be
seeing more of one another, hmm?"
She looks over at Tris, raising her hand slightly, but realizing after a moment
she couldn't fix his scar.
Isidor grinned at Grim and slapped him on the back. "I certainly hope to
see more of her." "And" he said over the growing din "I'd
like to talk to you later.." His voice was drowned out.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 10:15 PM)
That sounds like an excuse for another party!"
Tris said. "Christening Goranthir's boat. We'll do that tomorrow,
when we all wake up and shake off our hangovers, and then we can all go dance
at Lady whatsit's wedding.
He craned his head to see outside. Yes, the Dunmer he had paid were bringing it
in. A crate of bottles of the best wine you could buy in Wayrest, where wine
actually tasted like something, not that Daggerfall swill. And it didn't look
as if the porters were shaking it too badly.
"Drinks on me!" Tris said.
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 10:19 PM)
See," said Herwyn, eyeing the labels on the crates,
that's why I like this man!
"But Tris... where's everyone else's?" he added with a laugh.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 10:19 PM)
Falco smiled and looked to Tsei. "Well we better get
up." Some of the stuffier residents of Ald Raathim seemed to be giving
them nasty looks, seeing them on the ground kissing. They stood and Falco gazed
into Tsei's eyes, for the moment nothing else mattered. "Lets see how the
others are doing Tsei." He turned and they entered the tavern..."
Tsei walked with him to the tavern
===================================================
Isidor knocked a spoon on his tankard and stood up. "I would just like to
say Thank You, to the Lady of Ald Rathimm, Loranna, for her wonderful
hospitality to even a drunk like myself." He applauded.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 31 2005, 04:27 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 06:25 PM)
Isidor knocked a spoon on his tankard and stood up. "I
would just like to say Thank You, to the Lady of Ald Rathimm, Loranna, for her
wonderful hospitality to even a drunk like myself." He applauded.
"Aye! I prepared a little speech just for this moment, let me find
it..."
He dug out a crumpled piece of parchment...
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 04:32 AM
Gram nods to Isidor, while Loranna smiles
broadly.
"And thank you for being there when we needed a stout warrior, dear,"
she says, raising a tankard herself.
"Thanks to everyone who was there, above and below, warrior mage and thief
alike," she says. "Thanks for being there, and for being heroes all -
and for putting up with me and my dad!"
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 31 2005, 04:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 10:32 PM)
Gram nods to Isidor, while Loranna smiles broadly.
"And thank you for being there when we needed a stout warrior, dear,"
she says, raising a tankard herself.
"Thanks to everyone who was there, above and below, warrior mage and thief
alike," she says. "Thanks for being there, and for being heroes
all - and for putting up with me and my dad!"
He smiled, and blushed slightly. "Well, as long as I hang around here, I'm
sure there will be adventures."
OOC: Thanks again, everyone.
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 31 2005, 04:39 AM
QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 30 2005, 08:15 PM)
OOC:
I'm inclinded to agree...
I can't really think of much to say without repeating what others have stated.
So. Yeah. That was Awesome.
What he said. 
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 08:32 PM)
Gram nods to Isidor, while Loranna smiles broadly.
"And thank you for being there when we needed a stout warrior, dear,"
she says, raising a tankard herself.
"Thanks to everyone who was there, above and below, warrior mage and thief
alike," she says. "Thanks for being there, and for being heroes
all - and for putting up with me and my dad!"
IC: Anya just laughed, "Putting up with you. You should hear your
you daughter, Gram. Anya, don't do this. Anya don't do that. Don't run through
the castle. Anya, don't steal from the kitchen." She took a swig from her
drink as she leaned back on Shaka.
Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 31 2005, 04:40 AM
Falco began reading, "I first joined
this group about two months ago. I was just some drunk down on his luck, hoping
to be hired as a guide. I then planned on robbing my buddy Gram here
blind." H winked at Gram, but because he was with just one eye it was
percieved as a blink. "I came here to Ald Raathim amazed. I had been
pulled out of a slump by people who believed in me. You must understand I've
never experienced that before. I tried rob this place and was caught. Yet
Loranna spared me and gave me a steady job. I will be eternally grateful for
that. I've experienced many adventures with you all. Been through good times
and bad.... always in my pompus [censored] of an attitude.Yet still you allowed
me to stay. I've experienced the end of the world and slain many a foe. Lost an
eye... and I'm still happier then I've ever been before. Thanks for this
wonderful time all. I love you guys!"
Posted by: syronj Aug 31 2005, 04:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 10:39 PM)
What he said.
IC: Anya just laughed, "Putting up with you. You should hear your
daughter, Gram. Anya, don't do this. Anya don't do that. Don't run through the
castle. Anya, don't steal from the kitchen." She took a swig from her
drink as she leaned back on Shaka.
Shaka kissed her, and said to people nearby: "I'm one of those drinkers
who gets mellower as the night goes on, instead of meaner, so I'll say this now
when it still means something: I love you, Anya, and I love all you
people."
Raising his voice, he added, "You too, Falco, even though I wanted to
leave your crimson-clad self in Dagon Fel that first day."
"That was a good speech," he said, meaning it.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 10:40 PM)
Falco began reading, "I first joined this group about two
months ago. I was just some drunk down on his luck, hoping to be hired as a
guide. I then planned on robbing my buddy Gram here blind." H winked at
Gram, but because he was with just one eye it was percieved as a blink. "I
came here to Ald Raathim amazed. I had been pulled out of a slump by people who
believed in me. You must understand I've never experienced that before. I tried
rob this place and was caught. Yet Loranna spared me and gave me a steady job. I
will be eternally grateful for that. I've experienced many adventures with you
all. Been through good times and bad.... always in my pompus [censored] of an
attitude.Yet still you allowed me to stay. I've experienced the end of the
world and slain many a foe. Lost an eye... and I'm still happier then I've ever
been before. Thanks for this wonderful time all. I love you guys!"
"Should we be flattered that he went and prepared a speech for us,"
Gram asks with a grin, "or worried that he wrote down what to say ahead of
time?"
He claps Falco on the shoulder. "I thought I saw something in you when we
met in Dagon Fel, Falco; it looks like I was right."
Loranna goes over to embrace Falco. "I'm glad you stuck it out with
us," she says. "And I thought the speech was pretty, even if my father
didn't."
"Did I say I didn't?" Gram asks, getting a shocked expression.
"Oh come on Dad ... it's plain on your face."
"That's the mead making my face flush!"
"Uh-huh." And Loranna laughs.
Posted by: Shardie Aug 31 2005, 05:08 AM
Ah, wonderful RP, people, although I was
apart from the main party, I enjoyed it imencely... although I hope the next RP
is a little less apocalyptic
summary
The Paladins, Maranda and Lyssia are all back in Daggerfall, and the wedding is
finally being planned... surely nothing else could get in the way of this
wedding, surely not
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 06:59 AM
"It was a good speech,"
Tris said, alternating sips of wine with bites of something that had probably
started life as a scrib, but wasn't too bad, really. He wasn't drunk yet. He
intended to be, certainly; but he also intended to take his own sweet time
getting there. "Heros come in unexpected packages, Falco. Loranna's good
at flushing them out of the underbrush. Loranna... about Lady Whatsit. Lady
Lyssia? Lyssia. She remembers everything that happened. She's one of us."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 07:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 12:59 AM)
"It was a good speech," Tris said,
alternating sips of wine with bites of something that had probably started life
as a scrib, but wasn't too bad, really. He wasn't drunk yet. He intended to be,
certainly; but he also intended to take his own sweet time getting
there. "Heros come in unexpected packages, Falco. Loranna's good at
flushing them out of the underbrush. Loranna... about Lady Whatsit. Lady Lyssia?
Lyssia. She remembers everything that happened. She's one of us."
Loranna has brief mental images of herself running through the underbrush,
pulling heroes out left and right, and has to turn away to retain any semblance
of dignity.
Tris's last comment catches her ear though, and she turns back to look at him.
"Maranda's sister remembers?" she asks, somewhat surprised.
"Interesting ... makes me even more eager to meet her now. How did she
seem to be handling being in a nightmare world and now being back?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 07:07 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 12:03 AM)
Loranna has brief mental images of herself running through the
underbrush, pulling heroes out left and right, and has to turn away to retain
any semblance of dignity.
Tris's last comment catches her ear though, and she turns back to look at
him. "Maranda's sister remembers?" she asks, somewhat
surprised. "Interesting ... makes me even more eager to meet her
now. How did she seem to be handling being in a nightmare world and now
being back?"
"She was drinking tea," Tris said, with great gravity, somewhat
spoiled by the fact that he was talking into his wine glass.
All right. So maybe he was drunk a little ahead of schedule.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 07:11 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 01:07 AM)
"She was drinking tea," Tris said, with great
gravity, somewhat spoiled by the fact that he was talking into his wine glass.
All right. So maybe he was drunk a little ahead of schedule.
"Well, that's a good sign," Loranna says wryly, smirking at Tris.
"Though I'd have thought the situation called for mead or at least brandy,
myself."
She winks at Tris. "You know this is just the warm-up party till the
castle is set up, right? Save some room for the rest of the night, dear."
Speaking of which I'm gonna have to drag Slyvos out to at least take a drink
when we get back, Loranna thinks to herself.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 07:22 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 12:11 AM)
Well, that's a good sign," Loranna says wryly,
smirking at Tris. "Though I'd have thought the situation called for
mead or at least brandy, myself.
She winks at Tris. "You know this is just the warm-up party till the
castle is set up, right? Save some room for the rest of the night,
dear."
Speaking of which I'm gonna have to drag Slyvos out to at least take a drink
when we get back, Loranna thinks to herself.
"If I pass out tonight, you good folks just clear off a table and let me
take a nap," Tris said. "I've been back and forth across the spheres
fourteen times, by my reckoning... I'm home now. All my needs are met, and there's
not a thing in the world I need to do."
Posted by: Belwar Aug 31 2005, 07:27 AM
OOC: Whew, really hectic schedule for me. I
just got a new job at a small grill, so I've been working a lot for the past
two days and therefore missed just about all of the ending action. I'm not sure
where we are in the story, so I don't know where Rubyn is, but I'll catch up
tommorow and post. But right now, I'm going to bed. My feet are killing me, and
sitting on my a** all summer didn't help things
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 07:28 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 01:22 AM)
If I pass out tonight, you good folks just clear off a
table and let me take a nap," Tris said. "I've been back and
forth across the spheres fourteen times, by my reckoning... I'm home now. All
my needs are met, and there's not a thing in the world I need to do.
"I feel like I've come back to my roots," Loranna says, smiling to
herself. She calls for another drink and smiles at Tris.
"Think we can sneak a dance or two in before you pass out?" she asks.
"After all we've been through, I really really feel like dancing."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 07:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 12:28 AM)
"I feel like I've come back to my roots," Loranna
says, smiling to herself. She calls for another drink and smiles at Tris.
"Think we can sneak a dance or two in before you pass out?" she
asks. "After all we've been through, I really really feel like
dancing."
"Of course I'll dance with you, baby girl," Tris said, his eyes
twinkling. "I'm a good dancer... when I have two feet."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 07:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 01:29 AM)
Of course I'll dance with you, baby girl," Tris
said, his eyes twinkling. "I'm a good dancer... when I have two
feet.
Loranna takes Tris's hands. "Just don't have two left feet now," she
says, though her tone is light and fond.
"Lead the way my good man," she smiles.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 07:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 12:32 AM)
Loranna takes Tris's hands. "Just don't have two left
feet now," she says, though her tone is light and fond.
"Lead the way my good man," she smiles.
Tris kissed the tops of Loranna's hands, each in turn, and let them go.
"Be right back," he said.
The tavern's regular musicians were Dunmer, not professionals but villagers who
enjoyed playing instruments and singing; tonight there were a few Nords as
well. Tris had seen just enough of austere Dunmer dancing to know that he
didn't know enough to do it without making a fool of himself. Nordic dancing,
that was a little better. What he knew best was Breton court dancing. Somewhere
between Breton court dancing with its flourishes and Nordic dancing with its
stamping and shouting was High Rock rustic dancing, common to most of the human
provinces of the Empire, and that was what Tris hoped to convince the musicians
to play for.
After a brief discussion, he returned, convinced that the measures would at
least have the right number of beats.
"This may be interesting. Come on," he said to one of his friends
among Dram's guards, standing nearby. "We need three couples for this
dance, grab a partner."
When the couples were all assembled, he took one of Loranna's hands, put his
other hand on her waist, and led them off. He was shorter than she was; but he was
a very good dancer.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 08:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 01:54 AM)
Tris kissed the tops of Loranna's hands, each in turn, and let
them go.
"Be right back," he said.
The tavern's regular musicians were Dunmer, not professionals but villagers who
enjoyed playing instruments and singing; tonight there were a few Nords
as well. Tris had seen just enough of austere Dunmer dancing to know that he
didn't know enough to do it without making a fool of himself. Nordic dancing,
that was a little better. What he knew best was Breton court dancing. Somewhere
between Breton court dancing with its flourishes and Nordic dancing with its
stamping and shouting was High Rock rustic dancing, common to most of the human
provinces of the Empire, and that was what Tris hoped to convince the musicians
to play for.
After a brief discussion, he returned, convinced that the measures would at
least have the right number of beats.
"This may be interesting. Come on," he said to one of his
friends among Dram's guards, standing nearby. "We need three couples for
this dance, grab a partner."
When the couples were all assembled, he took one of Loranna's hands, put his
other hand on her waist, and led them off. He was shorter than she was;
but he was a very good dancer.
Gildiir raises her eyebrows at Tris's suggestion, but she gamely goes up to a
Nord that had caught her eye and says "So ... would you like to
dance?"
When the dancing starts, Loranna looks enthralled; any hesitation she once had
when it came to dancing was gone. She follows his lead effortlessly, the two
blond humans drawing most every eye in the house.
"Now this is the way to celebrate what we've done," Loranna
smiles, her hair flowing behind her and her tearstreaks giving her expression a
joyful counterance.
Gildiir, for her part, moves like a gazelle, her slender, graceful Bosmer limbs
contrasting with the stalwart build of her dance companion. Still, both seem to
be enjoying themselves.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 08:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 01:08 AM)
Gildiir raises her eyebrows at Tris's suggestion, but she gamely
goes up to a Nord that had caught her eye and says "So ... would you like
to dance?"
When the dancing starts, Loranna looks enthralled; any hesitation she once had
when it came to dancing was gone. She follows his lead effortlessly, the
two blond humans drawing most every eye in the house.
"Now this is the way to celebrate what we've done," Loranna
smiles, her hair flowing behind her and her tearstreaks giving her expression a
joyful counterance.
Gildiir, for her part, moves like a gazelle, her slender, graceful Bosmer limbs
contrasting with the stalwart build of her dance companion. Still, both
seem to be enjoying themselves.
The music was, it must be confessed, a trifle odd... the eerie sound of a
Dunmer shell horn mingled with the melody of a Velothi lute, and the energetic,
complex rhythms of several Nordic hand drums. The musicians were joined by a
Nord with a small sack pipe, and a Khajiit with some sort of mouth harp.
Another set of three couples joined them; tables and chairs were pushed aside
to give more room.
The pace increased as the Dunmer slipped into a speed more natural to them, and
Tris found himself laughing as the couples rushed to keep up, whirling
together, their feet flashing. A village girl flung her hat, which kept
slipping off her head, to a companion. One of the men kicked off his shoes. All
eyes were on Tris and Loranna, the leaders of the dance.
"When we make the turn to come back down from the top of the hall,"
Tris said to Loranna, between turns and breaths, "Instead of spinning
holding hands, I'm going to toss you. Be ready for it."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 08:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 02:25 AM)
The music was, it must be confessed, a trifle odd... the eerie
sound of a Dunmer shell horn mingled with the melody of a Velothi lute, and the
energetic, complex rhythms of several Nordic hand drums. The musicians were
joined by a Nord with a small sack pipe, and a Khajiit with some sort of mouth
harp. Another set of three couples joined them; tables and chairs were
pushed aside to give more room.
The pace increased as the Dunmer slipped into a speed more natural to them, and
Tris found himself laughing as the couples rushed to keep up, whirling
together, their feet flashing. A village girl flung her hat, which kept
slipping off her head, to a companion. One of the men kicked off his
shoes. All eyes were on Tris and Loranna, the leaders of the dance.
"When we make the turn to come back down from the top of the
hall," Tris said to Loranna, between turns and breaths,
"Instead of spinning holding hands, I'm going to toss you. Be ready for
it."
Loranna found herself able to keep up with the new pace easily; after pounding
through the zombie hordes in Gemin and the Azurites at Red Mountain, and any
number of desperate adventures, you learned how to keep the pace no matter
what. She was grateful that she had elected to wear shoes suited for dancing
and partying today.
The music, though odd, was pleasing to Loranna's ears nonetheless; the
different elements were working together. She found herself wishing to hear
Slyvos's flute among the instruments, though Slyvos was a private man when it
came to his music. She would just have to dance alone for him later, to the
sound of his haunting melodies.
"You daring man you," she says to Tris with a grin. "I'm ready
when you are."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 08:53 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 01:33 AM)
Loranna found herself able to keep up with the new pace easily;
after pounding through the zombie hordes in Gemin and the Azurites at Red
Mountain, and any number of desperate adventures, you learned how to keep the
pace no matter what. She was grateful that she had elected to wear shoes
suited for dancing and partying today.
The music, though odd, was pleasing to Loranna's ears nonetheless; the
different elements were working together. She found herself wishing to
hear Slyvos's flute among the instruments, though Slyvos was a private man when
it came to his music. She would just have to dance alone for him later,
to the sound of his haunting melodies.
"You daring man you," she says to Tris with a grin. "I'm
ready when you are."
Loranna jumped, just a little, which was probably a good thing; she was a big
girl. Or maybe Tris was stronger than he thought he was. Loranna flew into the
air, and he caught her gently by the waist, setting her down to the other side
of him, her skirts billowing around her.
Tris laughed, hearing the pounding of the other dancers' feet momentarily
dissolve into confusion as the lead couple did something unexpected. The Bosmer
girl and her partner were the only ones who kept up with them without missing a
step.
"You did that on purpose!" the girl with the hat called, laughing.
"I'll show you!"
She waved her hand, and in response the musicians quickened their pace, playing
each measure faster and faster. The crowd had started to clap along and stomp
their feet in time. Now they cheered as the dancers whirled, matching the new
pace, trying not to lose their places in the music. Any mistake would lead to
hopeless confusion.
One couple dropped out, then another, and then the two sets of three couples
became a single set of three couples again. Tris winked at Loranna as the dance
brought them face to face for a moment. The Bosmer girl turned the wrong way,
clapped at the wrong time, and said a foul word, causing the onlookers to burst
into excited laughter. Now it was Tris and Loranna versus the girl who had
thrown her hat, and her partner.
At this speed, when Tris spun Loranna by her hands, her feet left the floor.
The crowd whooped with delight.
It was the other girl's partner who lost control first, spinning her so
enthusiastically that he sat down on his rump in the sawdust covering the
tavern floor. The girl stumbled and fell on top of her partner, laughing.
"Should have known better than to challenge me to a game of speed,"
Tris called to her, holding Loranna's hand aloft, to wild cheering.
"My lady, always a pleasure," Tris said, with an exaggerated formal
bow, bending over Loranna's hand.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 09:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 02:53 AM)
Loranna jumped, just a little, which was probably a good
thing; she was a big girl. Or maybe Tris was stronger than he thought he
was. Loranna flew into the air, and he caught her gently by the waist, setting
her down to the other side of him, her skirts billowing around her.
Tris laughed, hearing the pounding of the other dancers' feet momentarily
dissolve into confusion as the lead couple did something unexpected. The Bosmer
girl and her partner were the only ones who kept up with them without missing a
step.
"You did that on purpose!" the girl with the hat called,
laughing. "I'll show you!"
She waved her hand, and in response the musicians quickened their pace, playing
each measure faster and faster. The crowd had started to clap along and stomp
their feet in time. Now they cheered as the dancers whirled, matching the new
pace, trying not to lose their places in the music. Any mistake would lead to
hopeless confusion.
One couple dropped out, then another, and then the two sets of three couples
became a single set of three couples again. Tris winked at Loranna as the dance
brought them face to face for a moment. The Bosmer girl turned the wrong way,
clapped at the wrong time, and said a foul word, causing the onlookers to burst
into excited laughter. Now it was Tris and Loranna versus the girl who had
thrown her hat and her partner.
At this speed, when Tris spun Loranna by her hands, her feet left the
floor. The crowd whooped with delight.
It was the other girl's partner who lost control first, spinning her so
enthusiastically that he sat down on his rump in the sawdust covering the
tavern floor. The girl stumbled and fell on top of her partner, laughing.
"Should have known better than to challenge me to a game of
speed," Tris called to her, holding Loranna's hand aloft, to wild
cheering.
"My lady, always a pleasure," Tris said, with an exaggerated
formal bow, bending over Loranna's hand.
"Always a pleasure indeed," Loranna says, acting like a proper lady
for at least a few minutes - though the grin on her face was more in keeping
with a barmaid's simple exuberance.
Loranna's heart was pounding, but she didn't mind; the dance had been more than
worth it, and she curtesies to the crowd, evoking even more wild cheering. In
the background, Gram laughs and mutters to whoever is nearest "Her mother
used to dance like that," while conveniently forgetting that Mista's
father had hated it when his daughter started dancing fast enough to
make her skirts swirl up.
Gildiir shakes her head, mock-glaring at Tris. "I'll show you next
time," she promises, though she does bow to Loranna and says "Well
danced, my Lady."
"Thank you dear - everyone was wonderful," Loranna says, looking over
to Tris and adding "But next time if you want to win, you all better pick
a slow dance."
The girl who had thrown away her hat goes to dust her partner off, clicking her
tongue. Loranna sits down and smiles again at Tris.
"Think we'll wow them as much at the wedding?" she asks, slipping off
her shoes and sipping her mead.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 31 2005, 09:05 AM
OOC:
Good game and well played everyone.
Wow, we did quite a lot over these last 43 (!) threads: banished ghosts, dealt
with Dunmer Great Houses, talked to illustrous members of nobility, saved the
Emperor and cracked an egg without messing up.
I had a lot of fun playing with you all. Thank you so much!
********
Nalion followed the tunes of the musicians to the Drunken Guar and entered. He
was clad in fine red-and-blue robes and wore a content smile on his face.
Helping himself to a glass of wine, he took a seat near the companions and
watched the dance.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 09:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 02:03 AM)
"Always a pleasure indeed," Loranna says, acting like
a proper lady for at least a few minutes - though the grin on her face was more
in keeping with a barmaid's simple exuberance.
Loranna's heart was pounding, but she didn't mind; the dance had been more than
worth it, and she curtesies to the crowd, evoking even more wild
cheering. In the background, Gram laughs and mutters to whoever is
nearest "Her mother used to dance like that," while conveniently
forgetting that Mista's father had hated it when his daughter started
dancing fast enough to make her skirts swirl up.
Gildiir shakes her head, mock-glaring at Tris. "I'll show you next
time," she promises, though she does bow to Loranna and says "Well
danced, my Lady."
"Thank you dear - everyone was wonderful," Loranna says, looking over
to Tris and adding "But next time if you want to win, you all better pick
a slow dance."
The girl who had thrown away her hat goes to dust her partner off, clicking her
tongue. Loranna sits down and smiles again at Tris.
"Think we'll wow them as much at the wedding?" she asks, slipping off
her shoes and sipping her mead.
"In High Rock the clothes are better and the dancers worse," Tris
said. "So if we dress well, we're set."
He drained half a glass of wine and nodded a greeting to Nalion.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 09:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 03:15 AM)
In High Rock the clothes are better and the dancers
worse," Tris said. "So if we dress well, we're set.
He drained half a glass of wine and nodded a greeting to Nalion.
Loranna laughs. "I'll speak with my seamstress about a new outfit or
three, then," she says. "Hmm ... to wear the anklets with bells on
them or no ..."
Seeing Nalion, Loranna bows to him, then hugs him briefly. "We're warming
up for the further festivities we've got planned," she says with a grin.
"Not to mention building up an appetite for Thinias's pastries - and
Razbiah was using some spice when I was in the kitchen last too."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 31 2005, 09:25 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 09:15 AM)
In High Rock the clothes are better and the dancers
worse," Tris said. "So if we dress well, we're set.
He drained half a glass of wine and nodded a greeting to Nalion.
Nalion moved over to Tris, taking a sip from his wine.
"Thank you for running all these errands, Tris. You're invaluable, my
friend.", Nalion said and smiled.
"Feels good to be here again after these last days.", he said and
looked around the tavern.
"Razbiah's using spice? The world doesn't seem quite the same
again, I feel. Just a bit better.", Nalion winked at Loranna. "I'm
looking forward to a good meal. I'm tired of imperial rations."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 09:29 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 31 2005, 02:25 AM)
Nalion moved over to Tris, taking a sip from his wine.
"Thank you for running all these errands, Tris. You're invaluable, my
friend.", Nalion said and smiled.
"Feels good to be here again after these last days.", he said and
looked around the tavern.
"Razbiah's using spice? The world doesn't seem quite the same again,
I feel. Just a bit better.", Nalion winked at Loranna. "I'm looking
forward to a good meal. I'm tired of imperial rations."
"You poor old man," Tris said, with a huge grin. "Sleeping rough
with the army, eh? So, you're a big shot now, friends in high places, I
hear!"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 09:32 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 03:29 AM)
You poor old man," Tris said, with a huge grin.
"Sleeping rough with the army, eh? So, you're a big shot now,
friends in high places, I hear!
"Quite; I almost died when I saw my father all combed and beard trimmed
and armor all polished," Loranna says, smiling.
"From what I've been overhearing you all had a very rough time of
it," she continues. "You are truest steel, dear; you deserve a good
meal and much more."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 31 2005, 09:43 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 09:29 AM)
You poor old man," Tris said, with a huge grin.
"Sleeping rough with the army, eh? So, you're a big shot now,
friends in high places, I hear!
Nalion pulled himself up to his full height, or at least what 'full height' was
for a Breton and collected all these roughly fifteen years he was older than
Tris to form the mockery of a haughty expression.
"Son, when you're as old as I am you'll see that...", Nalion began
before slumping back and beginning to laugh heartily.
"Tris, I don't know if I should punch or kiss you."
"Sometimes it seems that being in the right place at the right times just
works out fine.", the mage grinned, but turned serious for a moment.
"It's a good feeling to have friends - even in high places. I hope though
that I will not be in dire need to have to collect them. Favours should be
passed on, and not be returned."
"Loranna, dear, there are more forged of this steel right here in this
place.", Nalion answered.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 09:52 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 31 2005, 02:43 AM)
Nalion pulled himself up to his full height, or at least what
'full height' was for a Breton and collected all these roughly fifteen years he
was older than Tris to form the mockery of a haughty expression.
"Son, when you're as old as I am you'll see that...", Nalion began
before slumping back and beginning to laugh heartily.
"Tris, I don't know if I should punch or kiss you."
"Sometimes it seems that being in the right place at the right times just
works out fine.", the mage grinned, but turned serious for a moment.
"It's a good feeling to have friends - even in high places. I hope though
that I will not be in dire need to have to collect them. Favours should be
passed on, and not be returned."
"Loranna, dear, there are more forged of this steel right here in this
place.", Nalion answered.
"To friends truer than steel!" Tris said, lifting his glass in a
toast and draining the other half of his wine. "I'm just a little drunk
right now, and I intend to be a lot drunk by the end of the night. I have no
place I need to be, and that's a good feeling."
Mirea entered the tavern, short skirt switching with her movement, long ears
sticking up through her unruly red hair. She looked at the assembly, then put
her hands on her hips. "I was supposed to report back to the General here,
where is she?"
"Are you yelling at me?" Tris asked lazily. "How should I
know?"
Moments later, Doll entered behind Mirea. "The General is late, the baby's
teething, she says she might come or she might not but I'm to take your
report."
Doll smiled at Nalion, and curtseyed.
"Oh great," Mirea said. "Now I report to you?"
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 09:55 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 03:52 AM)
To friends truer than steel!" Tris said,
lifting his glass in a toast and draining the other half of his wine.
"I'm just a little drunk right now, and I intend to be a lot drunk by the
end of the night. I have no place I need to be, and that's a good
feeling.
Mirea entered the tavern, short skirt switching with her movement, long ears
sticking up through her unruly red hair. She looked at the assembly, then put
her hands on her hips. "I was supposed to report back to the General
here, where is she?"
"Are you yelling at me?" Tris asked lazily. "How should I
know?"
Moments later, Doll entered behind Mirea. "The General is late, the baby's
teething, she says she might come or she might not but I'm to take your
report."
Doll smiled at Nalion, and curtseyed.
"Oh great," Mirea said. "Now I report to you?"
Loranna laughs, saying "Hello Mirea, Doll; good to see you both
again." Her expression betrays her thoughts of Sen-Yedda. "How is the
baby doing?" she asks Doll.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 31 2005, 10:04 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 09:52 AM)
To friends truer than steel!" Tris said,
lifting his glass in a toast and draining the other half of his wine.
"I'm just a little drunk right now, and I intend to be a lot drunk by the
end of the night. I have no place I need to be, and that's a good feeling.
Mirea entered the tavern, short skirt switching with her movement, long ears
sticking up through her unruly red hair. She looked at the assembly, then put
her hands on her hips. "I was supposed to report back to the General
here, where is she?"
"Are you yelling at me?" Tris asked lazily. "How should I
know?"
Moments later, Doll entered behind Mirea. "The General is late, the baby's
teething, she says she might come or she might not but I'm to take your
report."
Doll smiled at Nalion, and curtseyed.
"Oh great," Mirea said. "Now I report to you?"
"Truer than steel!", Nalion said, lifted his glass and drained it.
Nalion just finished to greet Mirea as he saw Doll and immediately his heart
began to beat faster. He rose quickly.
"No Doll, please no curtsey.", he began to say, feeling awkward as he
used to be when he was adressed too formally. Then he realized that
"No" was probably not the best greeting.
"Doll, I am so glad to see you... I..." Nalion lifted his hands
towards her, then let them drop. His brown eyes were fixed on her almond shaped
ones.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 10:13 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 31 2005, 03:04 AM)
"Truer than steel!", Nalion said, lifted his glass and
drained it.
Nalion just finished to greet Mirea as he saw Doll and immediately his heart
began to beat faster. He rose quickly.
"No Doll, please no curtsey.", he began to say, feeling awkward as he
used to be when he was adressed too formally. Then he realized that
"No" was probably not the best greeting.
"Doll, I am so glad to see you... I..." Nalion lifted his hands
towards her, then let them drop. His brown eyes were fixed on her almond shaped
ones.
Doll greeted Nalion with a smile which, while not as enthusiastic as the smile
she reserved for Master Solin, was far more encouraging than the wicked grin
she had given Herwyn Brand earlier.
"But you're so respectable looking in those fine robes," she said.
"I should treat you with respect, shouldn't I?"
Doll's dark eyes looked even more tilted than usual, when she smiled.
Mirea made a face in mockery of Doll, and sat down at the bar. "Give me
something fit for a Bosmer to drink. No, not sujamma, that's made from plants.
I guess I'll have the mead, honey is made by bees, even if mead does taste like
somebody peed in it."
"Pee would also pass the test for a Bosmer to drink," the bartender
said, clearly not appreciating her tone of voice. "I can oblige, if you
like."
Mirea just laughed.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 31 2005, 10:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 10:13 AM)
Doll greeted Nalion with a smile which, while not as enthusiastic
as the smile she reserved for Master Solin, was far more encouraging than the
wicked grin she had given Herwyn Brand earlier.
"But you're so respectable looking in those fine robes," she
said. "I should treat you with respect, shouldn't I?"
Doll's dark eyes looked even more tilted than usual, when she smiled.
Mirea made a face in mockery of Doll, and sat down at the bar. "Give me
something fit for a Bosmer to drink. No, not sujamma, that's made from plants.
I guess I'll have the mead, honey is made by bees, even if mead does taste like
somebody peed in it."
"Pee would also pass the test for a Bosmer to drink," the
bartender said, clearly not appreciating her tone of voice. "I can oblige,
if you like."
Mirea just laughed.
"Doll, that's not needed between us.. and these clothes... well.",
Nalion smiled in return. "I'm feeling uncomfortable when bowed to."
The mage offered her a seat near him and waved to the barmaid to bring whatever
Doll wished for. The sentences of the last conversation between Doll and him raced
through his mind.
"How are you, Doll? I'm glad that the House is open again.", Nalion
asked, trying for conversation to just hear her voice and to stall for time to
calm himself.
The conversation between the barkeep and Mirea touched him marginally, yet he
smiled at the Bosmeri's comment. "Is she always that way?", he asked
Doll with a wink.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 10:41 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 31 2005, 03:34 AM)
Doll, that's not needed between us.. and these clothes...
well.", Nalion smiled in return. "I'm feeling uncomfortable when
bowed to.
The mage offered her a seat near him and waved to the barmaid to bring whatever
Doll wished for. The sentences of the last conversation between Doll and him
raced through his mind.
"How are you, Doll? I'm glad that the House is open again.", Nalion
asked, trying for conversation to just hear her voice and to stall for time to
calm himself.
The conversation between the barkeep and Mirea touched him marginally, yet he
smiled at the Bosmeri's comment. "Is she always that way?", he asked
Doll with a wink.
"Always what way? Mirea's my darling, we're like sisters, aren't we?"
Doll said, and Mirea grinned at her.
Doll was drinking local liquor, not Tris's wine. "I can drink wine at
home," she said. "I've been well, I suppose. I've been asleep! I wish
I had dreams, at least, to share with you... but my life is so very
boring..."
She placed a tiny, white hand on the crook of Nalion's elbow.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 31 2005, 10:56 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 10:41 AM)
"Always what way? Mirea's my darling, we're like
sisters, aren't we?" Doll said, and Mirea grinned at her.
Doll was drinking local liquor, not Tris's wine. "I can drink wine
at home," she said. "I've been well, I suppose. I've been
asleep! I wish I had dreams, at least, to share with you... but my life
is so very boring..."
She placed a tiny, white hand on the crook of Nalion's elbow.
"You two are amazing, dears." Nalion said to both. His own cup of
wine had been refilled by an observant barmaid, but he had not touched it since.
"There is so much to share, Doll.", Nalion replied, remembering the
day in Solunastra's library and later at the docks of Daggerfall. His hand
touched hers lightly and he looked at her, eyes calm. "Past, present and
future. It's all here for us to take and if we embrace it, we feel alive. Why
don't you come with us? I hear that there will be a wedding in Daggerfall
and... I could not imagine better company than you. Besides, I still owe you a
dance, I believe."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 11:01 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 31 2005, 03:56 AM)
"You two are amazing, dears." Nalion said to both. His
own cup of wine had been refilled by an observant barmaid, but he had not
touched it since.
"There is so much to share, Doll.", Nalion replied, remembering the
day in Solunastra's library and later at the docks of Daggerfall. His hand
touched hers lightly and he looked at her, eyes calm. "Past, present and
future. It's all here for us to take and if we embrace it, we feel alive. Why
don't you come with us? I hear that there will be a wedding in Daggerfall
and... I could not imagine better company than you. Besides, I still owe you a
dance, I believe."
"I live in Daggerfall, remember?" Doll said playfully. "Of
course I'll be there. Are you sure you want to go to a wedding, though? It
sounds dangerous."
"She has that right," Tris said, softly, to Loranna.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 11:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 05:01 AM)
I live in Daggerfall, remember?" Doll said playfully.
"Of course I'll be there. Are you sure you want to go to a wedding,
though? It sounds dangerous.
"She has that right," Tris said, softly, to Loranna.
Loranna looks over at Tris and says, just as softly "You do know
you're the best man for mine, right?"
She grins.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 31 2005, 11:07 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 11:01 AM)
I live in Daggerfall, remember?" Doll said playfully.
"Of course I'll be there. Are you sure you want to go to a wedding,
though? It sounds dangerous.
"She has that right," Tris said, softly, to Loranna.
"All weddings are dangerous.", Nalion grinned. "Especially when some
dear guests are part of it, too." He gave Tris and Loranna a wry grin.
"Well, and that way, I am quite sure that we will only miss one thing when
going there: boredom."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 11:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 04:03 AM)
Loranna looks over at Tris and says, just as softly "You do
know you're the best man for mine, right?"
She grins.
"Sly gets to pick his own best man, doesn't he?" Tris said, tilting
his head and smiling at Loranna. The light from the candle on the table picked
up the gold flecks in his green eyes. "I could wear a skirt and you could
call me your maid of honor. But only for you, my dear."
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 31 2005, 04:07 AM)
"All weddings are dangerous.", Nalion grinned.
"Especially when some dear guests are part of it, too." He
gave Tris and Loranna a wry grin.
"Well, and that way, I am quite sure that we will only miss one thing when
going there: boredom."
Doll smiled a private little smile. "That's not exactly the danger I was
worried about. But it will be good to go somewhere fancy, I think. And with
such good company."
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 11:21 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 05:16 AM)
"Sly gets to pick his own best man, doesn't he?"
Tris said, tilting his head and smiling at Loranna. The light from the candle
on the table picked up the gold flecks in his green eyes. "I could
wear a skirt and you could call me your maid of honor. But only for you,
my dear."
Doll smiled a private little smile. "That's not exactly the danger I was
worried about. But it will be good to go somewhere fancy, I think. And with
such good company."
Loranna laughs. "I'll keep that in mind," she says, kissing Tris on
the cheek and thinking to herself that Allie still had first dibs on the
position. "We'll see who Sly wants."
She looks at Tris appraisingly, muttering "You in a skirt ... you know, I
can almost see that. Something to bring out your eyes ..." She laughs,
admiring the way the light caught the gold in Tris's eyes.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 31 2005, 11:29 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 11:16 AM)
"Sly gets to pick his own best man, doesn't he?"
Tris said, tilting his head and smiling at Loranna. The light from the candle
on the table picked up the gold flecks in his green eyes. "I could
wear a skirt and you could call me your maid of honor. But only for you,
my dear."
Doll smiled a private little smile. "That's not exactly the danger I was
worried about. But it will be good to go somewhere fancy, I think. And with
such good company."
Doll's private smile was awarded with a slightly confused look from Nalion.
"You're puzzling me, Doll and my senses are tingling at something I can't
put a finger to. But it just feels right anyways."
Nalion's hand squeezed Doll's lightly as he smiled at her.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 11:35 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 04:21 AM)
Loranna laughs. "I'll keep that in mind," she
says, kissing Tris on the cheek and thinking to herself that Allie still had
first dibs on the position. "We'll see who Sly wants."
She looks at Tris appraisingly, muttering "You in a skirt ... you know, I
can almost see that. Something to bring out your eyes ..." She
laughs, admiring the way the light caught the gold in Tris's eyes.
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 31 2005, 04:29 AM)
Doll's private smile was awarded with a slightly confused look
from Nalion.
"You're puzzling me, Doll and my senses are tingling at something I can't
put a finger to. But it just feels right anyways."
Nalion's hand squeezed Doll's lightly as he smiled at her.
"I'd pay to see you in a dress, Tris," Mirea said.
"I'd pay not to see it," Doll said. "He's prettier than I
am."
"Not like a girl though," Tris protested. "I don't look
anything like a girl!"
"Not with that scar you don't," Mirea said. "Before you got the
scar..."
"Mirea, you're not even nice," Doll said. She smiled warmly at
Nalion. "You see, just like sisters. Nalion, perhaps you should listen to
your senses... they may be trying to warn you."
Posted by: Nalion Aug 31 2005, 11:51 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 11:35 AM)
"I'd pay to see you in a dress, Tris," Mirea
said.
"I'd pay not to see it," Doll said. "He's prettier than I
am."
"Not like a girl though," Tris protested. "I don't
look anything like a girl!"
"Not with that scar you don't," Mirea said. "Before you
got the scar..."
"Mirea, you're not even nice," Doll said. She smiled warmly at
Nalion. "You see, just like sisters. Nalion, perhaps you should listen to
your senses... they may be trying to warn you."
Nalion sighed, yet his expression grew more determined.
"Doll, I remember what you said to me when we last met. I've learnt one
thing though and that by the hard way. One cannot run away from danger forever.
I cannot run away. I shall turn and face the danger and walk through it. I
don't know where I heard this from, but it has truth in it: 'Stand fast in
the flame and the flame will have no authority over you. That which is true
cannot be burned away and will reveal itself'."
Nalion paused and pursed his lips. He opened his mouth as if to speak, then
decided not to.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 11:55 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 31 2005, 04:51 AM)
Nalion sighed, yet his expression grew more determined.
"Doll, I remember what you said to me when we last met. I've learnt one
thing though and that by the hard way. One cannot run away from danger forever.
I cannot run away. I shall turn and face the danger and walk through it. I
don't know where I heard this from, but it has truth in it: 'Stand fast in
the flame and the flame will have no authority over you. That which is true
cannot be burned away and will reveal itself'."
Nalion paused and pursed his lips. He opened his mouth as if to speak, then
decided not to.
"That sounds like something the General would say," Doll said. Her
smile had disappeared; instead she looked troubled. She stood up.
"Nalion... I should go now. Please take care of yourself. Mirea, come with
me, I would like that report."
"I'm not done drinking," Mirea said.
"Now," Doll said, and Tris raised his eyebrows, as the two
girls exchanged glances, and Mirea stood up to follow her outside.
Posted by: Nalion Aug 31 2005, 12:05 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 11:55 AM)
That sounds like something the General would
say," Doll said. Her smile had disappeared; instead she looked
troubled. She stood up. "Nalion... I should go now. Please take care of
yourself. Mirea, come with me, I would like that report.
"I'm not done drinking," Mirea said.
"Now," Doll said, and Tris raised his eyebrows, as the
two girls exchanged glances, and Mirea stood up to follow her outside.
Nalions smile and the calm expression had vanished after seeing Doll's troubled
look. The Breton looked after the two girls, then stemmed both elbows on the
table and rested his head in his upheld palms. There was a haunted expression
on his face, mixed with uncertainty and doubt.
The mage rose abruptly and headed outside. Fresh air would be good for him now.
Posted by: syronj Aug 31 2005, 03:30 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 31 2005, 06:05 AM)
Nalions smile and the calm expression had vanished after seeing
Doll's troubled look. The Breton looked after the two girls, then stemmed both
elbows on the table and rested his head in his upheld palms. There was a
haunted expression on his face, mixed with uncertainty and doubt.
The mage rose abruptly and headed outside. Fresh air would be good for him now.
Shaka had switched to Tris' superb wine, and was trying to pace himself.
"It figures that Tris and Loranna would be excellent dancers, on top of
everything else," he said good-naturedly.
His smile faded when he saw Nalion's distress. If Doll doesn't reciprocate
Nalion's feelings, she's foolish, he thought to himself. Better to stay out of
it for now.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 31 2005, 03:32 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 31 2005, 09:30 AM)
Shaka had switched to Tris' superb wine, and was trying to pace
himself. "It figures that Tris and Loranna would be excellent
dancers, on top of everything else," he said good-naturedly.
His smile faded when he saw Nalion's distress. If Doll doesn't
reciprocate Nalion's feelings, she's foolish, he thought to himself.
Better to stay out of it for now.
Isidor walked over to Shaka. "So, are you excited about the wedding?"
He looked to Anya "Both of you?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 31 2005, 03:38 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 09:32 AM)
Isidor walked over to Shaka. "So, are you excited about the
wedding?" He looked to Anya "Both of you?"
Shaka looked at Anya, trying to be diplomatic. "Looking forward to seeing
a new land, and squiring Anya around," he said. "Attending a
stranger's wedding, though . . . It's more of a duty. But I know that Lyssia,
Landon, and others there go way back with Loranna's group, so I'm not
complaining."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 31 2005, 03:40 PM
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 31 2005, 03:48 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 31 2005, 07:38 AM)
Shaka looked at Anya, trying to be diplomatic.
"Looking forward to seeing a new land, and squiring Anya around," he
said. "Attending a stranger's wedding, though . . . It's more of a
duty. But I know that Lyssia, Landon, and others there go way back with
Loranna's group, so I'm not complaining."
Anya just looked up to him and smiled, "Thank you."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 03:51 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 31 2005, 08:48 AM)
Anya just looked up to him and smiled, "Thank you."
"Truth be told, none of us know Lyssia or Landon," Tris said.
"I met both of them for the first time today. It's Maranda, Lyssia's
sister, whom we know. And, well, she wasn't exactly a friend of ours, in the
past... more of a bumbling archvillainess. But I don't hold that against her.
Everyone with good sense wanted to kill Loranna, in those days."
Posted by: syronj Aug 31 2005, 03:59 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 09:51 AM)
"Truth be told, none of us know Lyssia or
Landon," Tris said. "I met both of them for the first time
today. It's Maranda, Lyssia's sister, whom we know. And, well, she wasn't
exactly a friend of ours, in the past... more of a bumbling archvillainess. But
I don't hold that against her. Everyone with good sense wanted to kill Loranna,
in those days."
"Thank the Nine they didn't succeed, for all our sakes."
"Tris, I take it the redhaired spitfire is Mirea. I don't know much about
her from the Tome, except that she serves the General. And ... a relative of
yours?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 04:06 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 31 2005, 08:59 AM)
"Thank the Nine they didn't succeed, for all our
sakes."
"Tris, I take it the redhaired spitfire is Mirea. I don't know much
about her from the Tome, except that she serves the General. And ... a
relative of yours?"
Tris tried to laugh in a dignified manner, but he was slightly too drunk to do
anything but giggle helplessly.
"Don't say that in front of her, you'll get back a stream of Bosmer curse
words if you're lucky. Mirea's one of us, a member of the Void Rangers' guild
of Solunastra... all I know about her past is that she was raised by a group of
Imperial nuns at an orphanage in High Rock. What a baby girl Bosmer was doing
abandoned in High Rock is anyone's guess. I imagine she gave those nuns
something to do with their time, though. I guess we do act like siblings - it's
a little like having a demonic older sister who picks on me all the time. And
she's much stronger."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 31 2005, 05:44 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 08:06 AM)
Tris tried to laugh in a dignified manner, but he was slightly
too drunk to do anything but giggle helplessly.
"Don't say that in front of her, you'll get back a stream of Bosmer curse
words if you're lucky. Mirea's one of us, a member of the Void Rangers' guild
of Solunastra... all I know about her past is that she was raised by a group of
Imperial nuns at an orphanage in High Rock. What a baby girl Bosmer was doing
abandoned in High Rock is anyone's guess. I imagine she gave those nuns
something to do with their time, though. I guess we do act like siblings - it's
a little like having a demonic older sister who picks on me all the time. And
she's much stronger."
"You can find baby girl Bosmers just about anywhere, Tris. I myself have
never been outside of Morrowind, let alone Vvardenfell. I'm only Bosmer in face
alone." She finished off her drink and ordered another. She giggled
herself at Tris, "And you need to learn to hold your drink."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 31 2005, 05:47 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 31 2005, 11:44 AM)
You can find baby girl Bosmers just about anywhere, Tris.
I myself have never been outside of Morrowind, let alone Vvardenfell. I'm only
Bosmer in face alone." She finished off her drink and ordered another. She
giggled herself at Tris, "And you need to learn to hold your drink.
Isidor smiled at Anya. She was beautiful, in a chidlike way. As he looked
around the bar, something horrible occured to him. "Well," he said
with a grimace "Today's an anniversery."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 31 2005, 05:53 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 09:47 AM)
Isidor smiled at Anya. She was beautiful, in a chidlike way. As
he looked around the bar, something horrible occured to him. "Well,"
he said with a grimace "Today's an anniversery."
Anya tilted her head at him, "Anniversery? Anniversery for what?"
Posted by: syronj Aug 31 2005, 06:22 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 11:47 AM)
Isidor smiled at Anya. She was beautiful, in a chidlike way. As
he looked around the bar, something horrible occured to him. "Well,"
he said with a grimace "Today's an anniversery."
"Possibly of his exile, Anya," said Shaka. He looked at her, glad
that she had resumed her Rogue self of natural blonde Bosmer, tanned, a woman
despite the girlish height. He would always remember Anya's true self, a 15
year old, but he preferred her form here, in the Mundus.
I didn't notice the freckles before, he thought to himself with pleasure.
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 31 2005, 07:13 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 31 2005, 11:53 AM)
Anya tilted her head at him, "Anniversery? Anniversery for
what?"
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 31 2005, 12:22 PM)
"Possibly of his exile, Anya," said Shaka. He
looked at her, glad that she had resumed her Rogue self of natural blonde
Bosmer, tanned, a woman despite the girlish height. He would always remember
Anya's true self, a 15 year old, but he preferred her form here, in the Mundus.
I didn't notice the freckles before, he thought to himself with pleasure.
OOC: back in about 5 hours.
"Yes." Isidor rolled up his sleeve. "Ten years, now."
Isidor shook his head, and said with a wry laugh "And, tommorrow's my
birthday."
Posted by: syronj Aug 31 2005, 07:30 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 01:13 PM)
Yes." Isidor rolled up his sleeve. "Ten years,
now." Isidor shook his head, and said with a wry laugh "And,
tommorrow's my birthday.
Shaka put a hand on Isidor's shoulder. "All I can say is, this isn't a day
for long faces, Isidor. Happy birthday anyway. Good thing we're celebrating
tonight already."
Posted by: Stargazey Aug 31 2005, 07:38 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 31 2005, 01:30 PM)
Shaka put a hand on Isidor's shoulder. "All I can say
is, this isn't a day for long faces, Isidor. Happy birthday anyway.
Good thing we're celebrating tonight already."
"Thanks. I'm going to go for a walk." Isidor rose, and walked out of
the tavern. He wandered away from the cheers and laughing, down to the docks.
He sat on a crate, and looked out at the bay. Isidor wanted nothing more then
to have Kethiah sitting next to him.
Posted by: raithen Aug 31 2005, 07:45 PM
OOC: Been great, people! Glad I could join
half-way through and contribute nothing. 
... Seriously, this has been, quite possibly, the best RP I have ever taken
place in.
Raithen entered the tavern, robes swirling, spectacles straight, happy
expression, beared groomed, and his staff as a walking stick. The bar was
bright, flashy, crowded, fun, full of celebration, and was flooded with music.
He smiled a smile to beat all friendly smiles. He stood in the doorway for a
few seconds, watching everyone have the time of their lives.
He came into the normaly-dark bar and sat down on a stool. He ordered a brandy
and, as he waited for it, looked around at the festivities. Every single person
looked great. Heck, even the dirty tables looked great. Of course, that could
also have been just a trick of the ligth.
His brandy arrived, and he took a sip, savouring the taste. He reached into his
robes and pulled out a brown, leather book. It was nameless, and was freshly
written. He opened it up onto the first page that was blank except for a few
words in the middle. The Unwinding of the World.
He put the book back into his robes, and smiled again. There was a party going
on. And he was damned if he was going to miss it. He took a big gulp of his
brandy...
Posted by: One87xe Aug 31 2005, 07:48 PM
*...The Inn of Ald Raathim (ooc: wth is the
name of this place?)...*
Ami: "Awww...my head hurts"
Sona: "It tastes like Dwemer Oil in my mouth"
Hurst: "Aye, lass"
Uniqua *yawning*: "Mmm...good morning everyone, I trust you had a splendid
time?"
"Why are you guys yelling?"
Uniqua: "Good morning One, did you sleep well?"
Sona: "Why are you in such a good mood? Aren't you mad that Trefist
escaped?"
Uniqua: "I say good riddance...his mouth was on my last nerve
anyways"
Ami: "Do we have to fear retaliation from him?"
Hurst: "Nah...We shant fear him...an' if'n he crosses our paths
again...we'll have a shiny new wolfen rug"
"Well spoken...could everyone keep it down a notch"
Uniqua: "...besides he still has the Amulet on, and the only way to take
it off is a certain incantation...so for now he cant change"
Sona : "At least thats a plus...he cant hurt anyone as a wolf...which
isn't saying much about his human form"
"Ok...my heads stopped throbbing, so we need to think of a way to build up
some money...which we need to build a new store...which we need to make
money...I hate being poor"
Ami: "Hmm...maybe we can do some Mercenary work?"
"Nah...too many politics"
Ami: "...but hear me out: think about it we could charge people for what
we do best"
"Senseless destruction?"
Hurst: "Runn'n up a large tab?"
Ami: "No no we could charge people to kill off sinister Witch Covens,
Werethingys, Evil Lichs...the sky's the limit!!"
"Hmm...I have heard a few rumors lately...but I dont know"
Ami: "Just imagine how many people live in fear everynight from a monster
they just cant kill"
"I still dont know...it sounds nice and all but its only a matter of time
before we run out of Monsters to kill"
Sona: " Your serious?"
"What?"
Ami: "Master One, there are more than enough to go around...why just think
of the money to be made in Valenwood alone"
"Your not looking at the big picture: we have no central base of
operations, we have no money to finance this operation, and without either I
think we'll fail miserably"
Uniqua: "Maybe we can get House backing"
"Huh?"
Uniqua: "Well what if we found a House that would put the money up
front...why we could even talk them into building us a Stronghold"
"I think we're getting ahead of ourselves: one we dont know anyone in a
Great House that would endorse us...two we really dont have the money to start
at all"
Hurst: "I thinks I can get some money"
*...Hurst then excuses himself and walks out the room...as the group thinks of
ways to start it's new business...*
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 31 2005, 01:48 PM)
*...The Inn of Ald Raathim (ooc: wth is the name of this
place?)...*
OOC -- The Drunken Guar
Goranthir had participated in the dance, grabbing one of the barmaids into a
fling that his Bosmer nursemaid had taught him. He had definitely had a few
drinks and was unused to more wine than a glass with dinner.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 09:16 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 02:00 PM)
OOC -- The Drunken Guar
Goranthir had participated in the dance, grabbing one of the barmaids into a
fling that his Bosmer nursemaid had taught him. He had definitely had a
few drinks and was unused to more wine than a glass with dinner.
Tris laughed at Anya's remark. "I know how to hold my liquor, I'm doing
this intentionally."
He smiled at Goranthir. "At least I'm not alone," he said, lowering
his voice.
Tris smiled habitually at the best of times. Tris a little drunk smiled almost
constantly, in love with the world. Right now he was almost as relaxed as it
was possible to be; everything and everyone had a sort of aura which was partly
the wine and partly the fact that Ald Raathim really was too humid a place for
anyone but an amphibian.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 09:22 PM
Goranthir looked drunker than he was,
sweating from the dance. The little tavern could get pretty hot with too many
people in it. He started for the door to get some air, and saw Tris.
"Did you see my boat on the docks?" he asked, grinning.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 09:26 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 02:22 PM)
Goranthir looked drunker than he was, sweating from the
dance. The little tavern could get pretty hot with too many people in
it. He started for the door to get some air, and saw Tris.
"Did you see my boat on the docks?" he asked, grinning.
"I went there first," Tris said, standing up and following Goranthir.
"Hoping to catch you there. But everyone was already HERE. We should have
a christening party for the boat, when the figurehead is put on."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 09:27 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 03:26 PM)
I went there first," Tris said, standing up and
following Goranthir. "Hoping to catch you there. But everyone was already
HERE. We should have a christening party for the boat, when the figurehead is
put on.
"I was just going to look at her one more time to see if I could come up
with a good name for her," Goranthir said. "Want to come and help?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 09:31 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 02:27 PM)
I was just going to look at her one more time to see if I
could come up with a good name for her," Goranthir said. "Want to
come and help?
Tris smiled in reply, and stepped out into the balmy night.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 09:37 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 03:31 PM)
Tris smiled in reply, and stepped out into the balmy night.
They walked through the twilight town towards the docks, and Goranthir took a
deep breath. The wine told him now was the time to talk.
"Tris," Goranthir said, smiling. "I wanted to get you alone to
thank you for everything, and to talk. I know you touched Nalion's book, so if
there's any doubt, you know that I love you. Hell, I practically worship you
... And I touched the book as well, so I know ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 09:44 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 02:37 PM)
They walked through the twilight town towards the docks, and
Goranthir took a deep breath. The wine told him now was the time to talk.
"Tris," Goranthir said, smiling. "I wanted to get you alone to
thank you for everything, and to talk. I know you touched Nalion's book,
so if there's any doubt, you know that I love you. Hell, I practically
worship you ... And I touched the book as well, so I know ..."
Tris reached for Goranthir's hand. Not the hand of a boy, the hand of a sword
fighter, powerful hand, with a rough patch on the inside of the index finger.
"There are better gods," he said, his voice a little warmer and
deeper than if he had been perfectly sober. "But I can't deny, it's a good
feeling. You keep me honest."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 09:50 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 03:44 PM)
Tris reached for Goranthir's hand. Not the hand of a boy, the
hand of a sword fighter, powerful hand, with a rough patch on the inside of the
index finger.
"There are better gods," he said, his voice a little warmer and
deeper than if he had been perfectly sober. "But I can't deny, it's a good
feeling. You keep me honest."
Goranthir squeezed Tris's hand. They were now under the shadow of the enormous
warship in the Ald Raathim harbor, the ship without a name.
"I want to be honest with you, and one of the gifts that I got in the
spheres which hasn't gone away, is trust. Deothur found it in the garbage heaps
of Zenithar, apparently no one there had much use for it," the prince
smiled, and stopped walking. "I am glad I know what I do from the book,
because I didn't even suspect before ... Tris, I would do anything for you, but
I can't ..."
He took another deep breath: "I don't love you the same way. I just don't.
There are girls I've seen I don't love, I don't even like, who I want to be
with like that, but not you, whom I love more than anyone."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 10:02 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 02:50 PM)
Goranthir squeezed Tris's hand. They were now under the
shadow of the enormous warship in the Ald Raathim harbor, the ship without a
name.
"I want to be honest with you, and one of the gifts that I got in the
spheres which hasn't gone away, is trust. Deothur found it in the garbage
heaps of Zenithar, apparently no one there had much use for it," the
prince smiled, and stopped walking. "I am glad I know what I do from the
book, because I didn't even suspect before ... Tris, I would do anything for
you, but I can't ..."
He took another deep breath: "I don't love you the same way. I just
don't. There are girls I've seen I don't love, I don't even like, who I
want to be with like that, but not you, whom I love more than anyone."
It took a moment for the words to start making sense, for the pleasant sound of
the earnest voice to separate into parts that had meaning, and touch the awake
part of his brain.
Tris took a deep breath of air. Suddenly he wasn't warm anymore, and he was
frighteningly sober.
There were words he had been saving up for the longest time, that he would
never say now... I want to taste your skin, I want to know the expression on
your face when you lose it...
He couldn't look at Goranthir's face, and so he looked at their linked hands.
"I'm sorry," he said finally. "I can't think of a thing to
say."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 10:10 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 04:02 PM)
I'm sorry," he said finally. "I can't
think of a thing to say.
Goranthir grabbed Tris into a hug. "No, I'm sorry, I don't want to make
you sad," he said, tears running down his face. "I couldn't tell you
before, because things were too horrible, and I didn't want to tell you now,
because everything's so great. I just didn't want the world to start again
without you knowing how I feel."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 10:17 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 03:10 PM)
Goranthir grabbed Tris into a hug. "No, I'm sorry, I
don't want to make you sad," he said, tears running down his face. "I
couldn't tell you before, because things were too horrible, and I didn't want
to tell you now, because everything's so great. I just didn't want the
world to start again without you knowing how I feel."
"Stop, stop, stop," Tris said. "Now you're crying, stop
that."
He was terrifyingly embarrassed, and the embarrassment was threatening to turn
into rage, and he didn't want to be angry.
And on another level, he was still a little drunk, and the feel of the young,
strong body was very sweet.
"No, I'm sorry. I promised myself I wouldn't do this. It doesn't
matter... what you feel about women. Whatever, it's wrong, I had too much power
over you and it wasn't fair... I let myself run wild, that's all, and now
you're crying, Goran, stop that."
He wiped Goranthir's tears away clumsily. He was crying himself, just from
watching Goranthir cry.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 10:24 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 04:17 PM)
He wiped Goranthir's tears away clumsily. He was crying himself,
just from watching Goranthir cry.
Goranthir sniffed and pulled himself together. "I probably shouldn't have
had so much to drink with something on my mind like that," he said with a
smile that didn't touch his eyes.
Posted by: syronj Aug 31 2005, 10:25 PM
Shaka, after seeing Tris and Goranthir leave
the Drunken Guar, turned to Anya and said, "I'd better put down the wine
for a few minutes. I didn't have the chance to tell them, but I don't have that
high a threshold for alcohol either."
"Anya, when you were thinking near the bay . . . . Could I ask what it was
of? Your mentor, your sister? I don't have to know, of course."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 10:35 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 03:24 PM)
Goranthir sniffed and pulled himself together. "I
probably shouldn't have had so much to drink with something on my mind like
that," he said with a smile that didn't touch his eyes.
"So, what, you wouldn't tell me?" Tris said. "And then this
scene could have played out another way, another time... I could have made a
total fool of myself, instead of only half a fool..."
He found himself laughing. "I swear, Goran, sometimes I scare myself.
There's this demon in my head right now whispering that if I asked for one last
kiss, I bet you'd give it to me... you should, I don't know, knock my teeth in,
to wake me up. I love you so much. Let's go do something stupid and forget all
this before I go crazy."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 04:35 PM)
So, what, you wouldn't tell me?" Tris said.
"And then this scene could have played out another way, another time... I
could have made a total fool of myself, instead of only half a fool...
He found himself laughing. "I swear, Goran, sometimes I scare myself.
There's this demon in my head right now whispering that if I asked for one last
kiss, I bet you'd give it to me... you should, I don't know, knock my teeth in,
to wake me up. I love you so much. Let's go do something stupid and forget all
this before I go crazy."
I would kiss you, but that wouldn't be enough. And I'd sooner kiss you, than
knock your teeth in ... Goranthir didn't want to say anymore, even though
the wine was telling him to keep the conversation going. Being only half-drunk,
he knew better. He had said what he had to -- to belabor it would be stupid.
"The place for doing stupid things tonight seems to be the tavern,"
he said instead. "Do you want to go back?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 03:41 PM)
I would kiss you, but that wouldn't be enough. And I'd
sooner kiss you, than knock your teeth in ...
Goranthir didn't want to say anymore, even though the wine was telling him to
keep the conversation going. Being only half-drunk, he knew better.
He had said what he had to -- to belabor it would be stupid.
"The place for doing stupid things tonight seems to be the tavern,"
he said instead. "Do you want to go back?"
"You know, I really don't," Tris said. "Not quite yet. Show me
your boat."
He was trying to adjust his thinking. He knew he needed a few minutes, that if
he walked in with red-rimmed eyes Loranna would be on him for the story like a
cat on a mouse.
Well, at least I won't have to explain this one to Ciel... or Barenziah...
"You know now why I was never enthusiastic about you living on a
boat," he said. "Spies can't get to you, that's true. But I can't get
to you either, and that makes me nervous."
Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 31 2005, 10:54 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 31 2005, 02:25 PM)
Shaka, after seeing Tris and Goranthir leave the Drunken Guar,
turned to Anya and said, "I'd better put down the wine for a few
minutes. I didn't have the chance to tell them, but I don't have that
high a threshold for alcohol either."
"Anya, when you were thinking near the bay . . . . Could I ask what
it was of? Your mentor, your sister? I don't have to know, of
course."
"My sister, and what she was trying to show me. I sort of cut her short to
help the Eight. And now I'll never know what she was teaching me, now that she
can't contact me anymore."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 11:01 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 04:51 PM)
You know now why I was never enthusiastic about you living
on a boat," he said. "Spies can't get to you, that's true. But
I can't get to you either, and that makes me nervous.
Goranthir smiled. He didn't really want another drink right yet anyhow.
"I didn't know that when I commissioned it," Goranthir said, lowering
the plank and stepping on board. "I didn't know anything about the Void
then."
It was a work of art, the boat, even if not created by artists. The Nords had
poured a lot of their ambition into it. It was more than something created for
a wealthy client -- it was something for them to show others and themselves
what they could do, besides patch up fishing skiffs.
Posted by: syronj Aug 31 2005, 11:07 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 31 2005, 04:54 PM)
My sister, and what she was trying to show me. I sort of
cut her short to help the Eight. And now I'll never know what she was teaching
me, now that she can't contact me anymore.
"I'm sorry, elf." He thought for a moment. "I know almost
nothing about the veil between the living and the dead. Maybe we should ask Slyvos
someday if it's possible to speak to your sister, though it's probably playing
with fire now more than ever."
He took her hand. "I've been thinking myself. . . . I owe Loranna more
than I can repay, for housing us over the months. But maybe it's time I put
down some roots and bought some land in Ald Raathim."
Shaka didn't look at her for the moment. "If I have a house built in the
woods, overlooking the bay . . . Or learn how to help build it, is that
something you like the sound of? Or is it too soon to be thinking of the
future?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 11:09 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 04:01 PM)
Goranthir smiled. He didn't really want another drink
right yet anyhow.
"I didn't know that when I commissioned it," Goranthir said, lowering
the plank and stepping on board. "I didn't know anything about the Void
then."
It was a work of art, the boat, even if not created by artists. The Nords
had poured a lot of their ambition into it. It was more than something
created for a wealthy client -- it was something for them to show others and
themselves what they could do, besides patch up fishing skiffs.
"It might not be a bad idea, you living on a boat," Tris said.
"Since Queen Elysana will know who you are, and where, now. Just promise
me... I don't even know what was going on the end of that sentence. I just
don't ever want to be where I can't get to you, while you're being
killed."
He smiled wryly, to take the sting out of his words.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 11:15 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 05:09 PM)
It might not be a bad idea, you living on a
boat," Tris said. "Since Queen Elysana will know who you are,
and where, now. Just promise me... I don't even know what was going on the end
of that sentence. I just don't ever want to be where I can't get to you, while
you're being killed.
He smiled wryly, to take the sting out of his words.
Goranthir chuckled, and this time the laughter did reach his eyes. "I will
try to make sure that the last words I ever hear are you saying 'No, Goran,
those tactics are completely wrong.' But I hope that won't be for a
while."
"What do you think Herwyn will do now?" he added. "When I first
met him, I assumed only a monster would work for Elysana, knowing what she is.
But he isn't one at all."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 11:22 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 04:15 PM)
Goranthir chuckled, and this time the laughter did reach his
eyes. "I will try to make sure that the last words I ever hear are you
saying 'No, Goran, those tactics are completely wrong.' But I hope
that won't be for a while."
"What do you think Herwyn will do now?" he added. "When I first
met him, I assumed only a monster would work for Elysana, knowing what she
is. But he isn't one at all."
Tris didn't try to explain the complex tangle of feelings that washed over him
at the thought of Goranthir dying. Goranthir had touched the book; he knew
about Ciel, and Ciel's death, as much as anyone could know.
"Herwyn's a strange one," Tris said. "He sees the strings, but
he accepts them. I think he thinks he knows his place in the story. He is
Loyal. He is Elysana's Man. And so he will be that, in service to some higher
cause than I can possibly imagine, no matter how wrong-headed it seems
from where we stand. He may kill me some day. I can't say I like the thought.
But I'm bound and determined that if he does kill me, he'll regret it... he'll
THINK, for once."
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 11:29 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 05:22 PM)
Tris didn't try to explain the complex tangle of feelings that
washed over him at the thought of Goranthir dying. Goranthir had touched the
book; he knew about Ciel, and Ciel's death, as much as anyone could know.
"Herwyn's a strange one," Tris said. "He sees the strings,
but he accepts them. I think he thinks he knows his place in the story. He is
Loyal. He is Elysana's Man. And so he will be that, in service to some higher
cause that I can possibly imagine, no matter how wrong-headed it seems
from where we stand. He may kill me some day. I can't say I like the thought.
But I'm bound and determined that if he does kill me, he'll regret it... he'll
THINK, for once."
Goranthir saw that he was wrong to be flippant about his own death, not only
from Tris's eyes when he said it, but also from his own heart when Tris, in
turn was joking about his own death at the hands of Helwyn. It caused him to
shiver.
"I also saw in the book that my grandmother was going to try to help the
situation with Elysana," he said. "I don't know how, but I hope she
does. It's terrible to think of one of the Eight becoming an enemy."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 11:34 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 04:29 PM)
Goranthir saw that he was wrong to be flippant about his own
death, not only from Tris's eyes when he said it, but also from his own heart
when Tris, in turn was joking about his own death at the hands of Helwyn.
It caused him to shiver.
"I also saw in the book that my grandmother was going to try to help the
situation with Elysana," he said. "I don't know how, but I hope she
does. It's terrible to think of one of the Eight becoming an enemy."
"It's not just the Eight," Tris said. "It's all of us, the same
under the skin. Elysana too. And it is terrible, it's the worst thing there is.
It seems to be necessary but I don't know why. I just try to stay upright and
keep running, that's all."
Posted by: Belwar Aug 31 2005, 11:42 PM
Dane Rubyn rode his mount through the yard,
and took a shot with his bow at the nearest target. The arrow hit the mark
perfectly, and Rubyn restrung another arrow. The past few days had been amazing
to him. Although he still wasn't completely clear on what happened, meeting the
emporer and having the world being restored had been overwhelming to him. He
had noticed the reunion that many of the people had, and though he knew just
about none of them, he shared their joy. Rubyn drew his bow once more and took
yet another shot at the target across the way. He would stay on duty at the
barracs until some need arose, and than he would be ready. Nobody else he knew
had the foggiest clue that anything had changed, and for all Rubyn knew, it
hadn't changed for them. But he would remeber it forever.
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 11:43 PM
Gram had gotten quite drunk by now, and
while drunk and among drunks, he became the most eloquent Nord in the world; thus
it was with many high hurrahs and lots of cheers that he organized the official
Nord versus Dunmer War of the Booze.
The Nords were enjoying a one person lead in nominal sobriety when Loranna
slipped out to go find Slyvos, leaving Gram having to fend for himself against
two Dunmer who seemed immune to sujamma's ineberiting effects.
"Well, now I'll show you lads some REAL drinking!" Gram laughed,
holding a small keg of mead up over his head ...
===
At the castle, Loranna looks for Slyvos, laughing and being mildly but not
badly drunk.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 11:43 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 05:34 PM)
It's not just the Eight," Tris said. "It's
all of us, the same under the skin. Elysana too. And it is terrible, it's the
worst thing there is. It seems to be necessary but I don't know why. I just try
to stay upright and keep running, that's all.
Goranthir nodded, and touched the side of the boat. "I was thinking of
calling her Akarvina. It's the reverse of Karvinasim, land creatures becoming
creatures of the sea ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 31 2005, 11:48 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 04:43 PM)
Goranthir nodded, and touched the side of the boat.
"I was thinking of calling her Akarvina. It's the reverse of
Karvinasim, land creatures becoming creatures of the sea ..."
Tris leaned out to look at the dark water.
"It's a beautiful name. I suppose you are a creature of the sea now. It's
your homeland, for the time being.
"Although I hope Akarvina doesn't involve... coughing up... whatever. Like
Karvinasim."
He grinned.
Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 31 2005, 11:53 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 05:48 PM)
Tris leaned out to look at the dark water.
"It's a beautiful name. I suppose you are a creature of the sea now. It's
your homeland, for the time being.
"Although I hope Akarvina doesn't involve... coughing up... whatever. Like
Karvinasim."
He grinned.
Goranthir roared with laughter, and punched Tris lightly. "I'm sure there
will some sea sickness, but 'Meff' is a terrible name for a ship."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Aug 31 2005, 11:56 PM
Slyvos was on the next book, some of his old
notes; he hardly remembered writing this particular book he had titled
"The Hidden Darkness".
a particularly interesting page read: In my experiance with the shadow
council, before I disbanded the group in a more or less.. painful fashion, I
had figured out a tactic used by the more 'open' of my kind; they would use a
special rune and place it's essence upon one of their followers, to mark them
as one of their own to other liches. I speak not of who I learned this from,
only that I enjoyed greatly rending his soul for the information...'
A discription of the different marks possible from this method were drawn on
the pages ahead... one of them matched the one Slyvos saw on a certain 'ally'
of their's in the spheres...
Posted by: Loranna Aug 31 2005, 11:59 PM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 31 2005, 05:56 PM)
Slyvos was on the next book, some of his old notes; he hardly
remembered writing this particular book he had titled "The Hidden
Darkness".
a particularly interesting page read: In my experiance with the shadow
council, before I disbanded the group in a more or less.. painful fashion, I
had figured out a tactic used by the more 'open' of my kind; they would use a
special rune and place it's essence upon one of their followers, to mark them
as one of their own to other liches. I speak not of who I learned this from,
only that I enjoyed greatly rending his soul for the information...'
A discription of the different marks possible from this method were drawn on
the pages ahead... one of them matched the one Slyvos saw on a certain 'ally'
of their's in the spheres...
Gentle laughter fills the library and Slyvos feels arms wrap around him from
behind.
"Dear, you're missing the pre-celebration celebration," Loranna says,
kissing his ear. "Actually, we may be into the celebration celebration by
now; I'll have to go ask Razbiah ... surely you deserve a break after
everythnig you did."
She tugs on Slyvos a little, giggling.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 04:53 PM)
Goranthir roared with laughter, and punched Tris lightly.
"I'm sure there will some sea sickness, but 'Meff' is a terrible
name for a ship."
Tris laughed too. This was the place where he would have grabbed Goranthir,
wrestled with him, kissed him on the face and let him go. But he didn't; he
laughed and then he smiled.
"Let's go back," he said.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 12:02 AM
Slyvos sighed, turning around and wrapping
an arm around Loranna.
'We have a problem dear... Goranthir. If that's even his real name...'
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 06:02 PM)
Tris laughed too. This was the place where he would have grabbed
Goranthir, wrestled with him, kissed him on the face and let him go. But he
didn't; he laughed and then he smiled.
"Let's go back," he said.
Goranthir grinned, and followed his friend back.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:04 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 31 2005, 06:02 PM)
Slyvos sighed, turning around and wrapping an arm around
Loranna.
'We have a problem dear... Goranthir. If that's even his real name...'
Loranna kisses Slyvos, hugging him close.
Then, Slyvos's words register.
" ... What do you mean ..." she asks, pulling away a bit and
frowning. "What do you mean, if it's his real name?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 12:09 AM
He sighed, sitting on the table...
'he has a special mark on him... I saw it in the spheres, but I didn't mention
it cause we needed him. It's necromantic... well, read this insert from my own
studies.. ignore the last part.'
He handed Loranna the book... hopefully she wasn't too drunk.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:12 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 31 2005, 06:09 PM)
He sighed, sitting on the table...
'he has a special mark on him... I saw it in the spheres, but I didn't mention
it cause we needed him. It's necromantic... well, read this insert from my own
studies.. ignore the last part.'
He handed Loranna the book... hopefully she wasn't too drunk.
Loranna raises her hands. "One moment," she says, weaving a little
spell to banish the effects of the drink she had earlier.
"Let me see," she says, now more alert; she reads Slyvos's passage,
and frowns even more than before.
" ... You're sure this is what you saw on him?" she asks Slyvos.
"Can you tell anything about who might have made this mark?"
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 12:18 AM
I know that's what I saw... who gave it to
him, I can't say. But, I know for one thing.. it was most likely a lich, cause
that kind of mark is not common at all anymore, so a living necromancer
wouldn't really know how to form it without it being physically obvious, and
giving off a strong magical effect around it...
He put his hand to his forehead, sighing aggravatingly.
'and to think I almost trusted him...'
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:22 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 31 2005, 06:18 PM)
I know that's what I saw... who gave it to him, I can't say.
But, I know for one thing.. it was most likely a lich, cause that kind of mark
is not common at all anymore, so a living necromancer wouldn't really know how
to form it without it being physically obvious, and giving off a strong magical
effect around it...
He put his hand to his forehead, sighing aggravatingly.
'and to think I almost trusted him...'
"Dear, I touched the Book," Loranna says, her tone becoming harsher
than she means. "I don't recall anything about Goranthir serving a lich in
what I saw of him."
She takes a deep breath, and mutters " ... Then again, I only saw a little
part of his story ...." She gives Slyvos a weak, apologetic smile.
"All right; what, exactly, does this mean when you say he's marked as a
lich's own? Does this mark give said lich any control over Goranthir, is it a
sign of willing servitude, is it just a mark albiet a rather distasteful one
..."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 12:26 AM
that's the difficult part... the one thing
I know for certain is he's not possessed, or we would have seen it in the
spheres. I know though... it's claimed him; few beings actually are given this
mark unwillingly...
He couldn't be certain... liches could be creative at times, so it all depends
on how they'd prefer to use it...
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 31 2005, 06:26 PM)
that's the difficult part... the one thing I know for certain
is he's not possessed, or we would have seen it in the spheres. I know
though... it's claimed him; few beings actually are given this mark
unwillingly...
He couldn't be certain... liches could be creative at times, so it all depends
on how they'd prefer to use it...
Loranna taps her heel, her expression sour.
" ... We saw his true self in the spheres," she says. "He's the
King - a noble soul. He's not a slave at heart ... he couldn't have been
deceiving us, not once we passed the realm of Zenithar. He's our friend and
companion, he stood with us against the unbeatable foe ..."
" ... All right," she says at length. "Let's ... let's talk to
Tris about this first. I'm pretty sure Tris touched the Book, and Tris is very
close to Goranthir." She ignores her own understatement. "Tris may
have seen this mark and its meaning; let's check with him first."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 12:41 AM
Slyvos nodded, his eyes shut a bit, and got
up from the desk.
'well, best we do it before goranthir has a chance to leave... if he is a
willing servant, or partner, or whatever to this thing... we gotta put him
down. I'm sorry but it's the only way I know of... besides destroying the
creature.'
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:47 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 31 2005, 06:41 PM)
Slyvos nodded, his eyes shut a bit, and got up from the desk.
'well, best we do it before goranthir has a chance to leave... if he is a
willing servant, or partner, or whatever to this thing... we gotta put him
down. I'm sorry but it's the only way I know of... besides destroying the
creature.'
Loranna slaps Slyvos on the back of his head.
"Willing servant - dear we should have given you a bit of that trust to
eat too," Loranna chides. "We all saw one another's true forms. If
Goran is some lich's servant, it's because he was forced to or else it was done
unawares. The Psijics came up to him and crowned him, remember?"
She sighs, and ruffles Slyvos's hair. "You've been studying too hard; you
need a break, get your nose out of the book. We'll talk to Tris about this
later, see if he saw anything and just was waiting till the world wasn't
falling apart to tell us. And we're not killing one of our own unless there's
absolutely no other way."
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 12:51 AM
He rubbed the back of his head, nodding.
Damn that hurt....
'alright... I guess I just need a break. We'll deal with this later... right
now I think I just need a drink... '
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 31 2005, 06:51 PM)
He rubbed the back of his head, nodding. Damn that hurt....
'alright... I guess I just need a break. We'll deal with this later... right
now I think I just need a drink... '
Loranna closes the book and takes Slyvos by the hand.
"Yes you do," she says, smiling. "And afterward, I was hoping
for a chance to dance to the music of your flute - you may take that
figuratively or literally and I'll assent either way, preferably both."
She starts leading Slyvos back to the party.
Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 12:59 AM
Slyvos made sure to lock the door with his
magic before he left, as much as he could.
'no one is going in there... okay, TO THE PARTY!'
They went to where the others were getting drunk...
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:05 AM
Isidor head left the docks, after falling
asleep. He had heard some of Tris and Goranthir's conversation, but he wasn't
going to say anything to anyone. He re-entered the tavern and looked for
Loranna. He turned to Gram "Do you know where Loranna is?".
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:06 AM
Falco had watched the dance with joy. So far
he had remained sober but he was hoping to keep it that way. The argonian
sighed when he saw Gram's antics. Falco stood he needed to ask Isidor a
question. He set off in search of the nord.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 07:05 PM)
Isidor head left the docks, after falling asleep. He had heard
some of Tris and Goranthir's conversation, but he wasn't going to say anything
to anyone. He re-entered the tavern and looked for Loranna. He turned to Gram
"Do you know where Loranna is?".
Gram cracks the now empty mead keg over his head and glares at the one
remaining Dunmer still in the game. When Isidor comes over, he pulls over a
chair and roars "There's our man! Isidor lad help me defend Nordic pride
here ..."
Gram shoves a tankard into Isidor's hands, grinning, his face a merry red.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 07:19 PM)
Gram cracks the now empty mead keg over his head and glares at
the one remaining Dunmer still in the game. When Isidor comes over, he
pulls over a chair and roars "There's our man! Isidor lad help me
defend Nordic pride here ..."
Gram shoves a tankard into Isidor's hands, grinning, his face a merry red.
"Always happy to defend Nordic drinking pride against a bunch of
lightweights." He swigs down the tankard, and grins.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:29 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 07:21 PM)
"Always happy to defend Nordic drinking pride against a
bunch of lightweights." He swigs down the tankard, and grins.
"Lightweight ... you Nords, wish yur barskins drapped over'yer shoulders
an thinkin' yur somethin big ..." The Dunmer growls, taking a greef, a
matze, a sujamma, and two helpings of ale, pouring them into a helmet, and
downing the concoction in three mighty gulps. He slams the helmet down on the
table and stares red daggers at Isidor.
"Beat THAT ya big smelly human!" he challenges.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 07:29 PM)
"Lightweight ... you Nords, wish yur barskins drapped
over'yer shoulders an thinkin' yur somethin big ..." The Dunmer growls,
taking a greef, a matze, a sujamma, and two helpings of ale, pouring them into
a helmet, and downing the concoction in three mighty gulps. He slams the
helmet down on the table and stares red daggers at Isidor.
"Beat THAT ya big smelly human!" he challenges.
Isidor rolls his eyes and says "Amateur." He picks up six meads, and
downs them all, in quick sucsession. He smiles, still sober.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:39 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 07:31 PM)
Isidor rolls his eyes and says "Amateur." He picks up
six meads, and downs them all, in quick sucsession. He smiles, still sober.
Goranthir sits at a table with Tris and watches the drinking competition. He
took another sip of his wine, one of the ones Tris brought from High Rock,
savoring it. Redolent of violets and lavender. Of course, the other drinks were
best drunk quickly and in abundance, but the educated palate ...
He fell asleep drunkenly at the table.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 07:31 PM)
Isidor rolls his eyes and says "Amateur." He picks up
six meads, and downs them all, in quick sucsession. He smiles, still sober.
The Dunmer spits "Pah! Weak honey drink! Thasha kid's drink here in
Mowowind!"
He motions over to the barkeep, saying "Break out ta hard sctuff."
"You already drank all my sujamma!" the barkeep retorts.
"I shaid the HARD sctuff!" the Dunmer insists, pounding the table.
"All I got of that is two bottles of ..."
"The'mix it with whaeva else ya got an'brin it heah!!!" The Dunmer
glares with all the majesty of the Dunmer people, prompting the barkeep to
break out two old-looking bottles and pour them into the unwatered down
remnants of his sujamma mix.
"Okay, here you go ..." the barkeep grumbles. "Stupid Nords,
starting a drinking contest ..."
The Dunmer pours the concoction into two helmets, and pushes one roughly at
Isidor. "We drin at da schame time ..." he growls, hefting his
helmet.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 07:39 PM)
Goranthir sits at a table with Tris and watches the drinking
competition. He took another sip of his wine, one of the ones Tris
brought from High Rock, savoring it. Redolent of violets and
lavender. Of course, the other drinks were best drunk quickly and in
abundance, but the educated palate ...
He fell asleep drunkenly at the table.
Isidor notices Goranthir fall asleep.
"Lightweight."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 07:42 PM)
The Dunmer spits "Pah! Weak honey drink! Thasha
kid's drink here in Mowowind!"
He motions over to the barkeep, saying "Break out ta hard sctuff."
"You already drank all my sujamma!" the barkeep retorts.
"I shaid the HARD sctuff!" the Dunmer insists, pounding the table.
"All I got of that is two bottles of ..."
"The'mix it with whaeva else ya got an'brin it heah!!!" The
Dunmer glares with all the majesty of the Dunmer people, prompting the barkeep
to break out two old-looking bottles and pour them into the unwatered down
remnants of his sujamma mix.
"Okay, here you go ..." the barkeep grumbles. "Stupid
Nords, starting a drinking contest ..."
The Dunmer pours the concoction into two helmets, and pushes one roughly at
Isidor. "We drin at da schame time ..." he growls, hefting his
helmet.
Isidor rolls his eyes again. He takes the helmet, and downs it in a gulp. He
belches, and says "What next?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:57 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 07:44 PM)
Isidor notices Goranthir fall asleep.
"Lightweight."
Isidor rolls his eyes again. He takes the helmet, and downs it in a gulp. He
belches, and says "What next?"
The Dunmer is polishing off his helmet, when Isidor suddenly feels like a mule
kicked his skull fromt the inside while someone pours lava from Red Mountain
down his throat, all while banging cymbals in his ears.
The Dunmer simply grins - or grimaces, or maybe falls over. It's hard to see in
this light ...
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 07:57 PM)
The Dunmer is polishing off his helmet, when Isidor suddenly
feels like a mule kicked his skull fromt the inside while someone pours lava
from Red Mountain down his throat, all while banging cymbals in his ears.
The Dunmer simply grins - or grimaces, or maybe falls over. It's hard to
see in this light ...
"What...the...[censored]...?" His eyes begin to tear and he says
"[censored]."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:07 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 08:00 PM)
What...the...[censored]...?" His eyes begin to tear
and he says "[censored].
Isidor's head hits the table a scant second before the Dunmer's does.
Gram sways a bit, muttering " ... We win! I think ..."
"Your friend's head hit first!" the barkeep protests.
"Yeah, yeah; that was the idea ..." Gram mutters to the chair next to
him. He picks up a helmet and sniffs it, then falls over on top of Isidor.
"Pah! Watch it there you ..."
The barkeep sighs and mutters "Well I never liked that stuff anyway
..." as Gram shakes Isidor, trying to clamber to his feet.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:11 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 08:07 PM)
Isidor's head hits the table a scant second before the Dunmer's
does.
Gram sways a bit, muttering " ... We win! I think ..."
"Your friend's head hit first!" the barkeep protests.
"Yeah, yeah; that was the idea ..." Gram mutters to the chair next to
him. He picks up a helmet and sniffs it, then falls over on top of
Isidor. "Pah! Watch it there you ..."
The barkeep sighs and mutters "Well I never liked that stuff anyway
..." as Gram shakes Isidor, trying to clamber to his feet.
Isidor blinks, and says "What the [censored] was in that?" before
falling to the floor.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:14 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 04:11 PM)
Isidor blinks, and says "What the [censored] was in
that?" before falling to the floor.
Falco sighed. "Stupid fool of a nord..." He heaved and lifted Isidor
onto his back. "I'll take this drunk back to the catle to sober up."
He began slowly alking out, findingn Isidor was quite heavy.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:15 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 31 2005, 08:14 PM)
Falco sighed. "Stupid fool of a nord..." He heaved and
lifted Isidor onto his back. "I'll take this drunk back to the catle to
sober up." He began slowly alking out, findingn Isidor was quite heavy.
Gram half gets to his feet. "Hang on, hang on; I'll help," he
insists, grabbing one of Isidor's arms - and pulling him the wrong way.
"Pah, he is heavy ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 04:15 PM)
Gram half gets to his feet. "Hang on, hang on; I'll
help," he insists, grabbing one of Isidor's arms - and pulling him the
wrong way. "Pah, he is heavy ..."
Falco wasd about to buckle under the nord's weight and was grateful to have a
little help. "Yeah he is. To much booze and not enough exercise..."
The two of them managed to get Isidor to the castle.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:22 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 31 2005, 08:20 PM)
Falco wasd about to buckle under the nord's weight and was
grateful to have a little help. "Yeah he is. To much booze and not enough
exercise..." The two of them managed to get Isidor to the castle.
They took Isidor back to his room, where he was dropped on his bed. He muttered
something that sound "Thanks a lot, Gram." And then passed out. His
dreams were very odd.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:24 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 08:22 PM)
They took Isidor back to his room, where he was dropped on his
bed. He muttered something that sound "Thanks a lot, Gram." And then
passed out. His dreams were very odd.
"Don't mention it," Gram says, sinking into a chair and shaking his
head. "Falco, when did Shaka show up?" he asks, his eyes crossing.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:25 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 04:24 PM)
"Don't mention it," Gram says, sinking into a chair
and shaking his head. "Falco, when did Shaka show up?" he asks,
his eyes crossing.
"WHy Gram?"
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 31 2005, 08:25 PM)
WHy Gram?
"I don't know; he's right next to you," Gram says, pointing to
Falco's right. "Funny; he's wearing red just like you ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:27 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 04:26 PM)
I don't know; he's right next to you," Gram says,
pointing to Falco's right. "Funny; he's wearing red just like you
...
Falco escorted Gram to a nearby room to sober up.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:30 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 31 2005, 08:27 PM)
Falco escorted Gram to a nearby room to sober up.
One of the servants watches Falco helping Gram to another room and clucks her
tongue, muttering "Shameful, people getting drunk like that ..."
Gram says "Thanks Falco; I'm fine from here," about a foot away from
the room; he slumps onto the door, opening it and stumbling a step into the
room.
"See? Perfectly fine," he says, pounding his chest. "Stop
spinning the room around Falco; it's annoying me ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:33 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 04:30 PM)
One of the servants watches Falco helping Gram to another room
and clucks her tongue, muttering "Shameful, people getting drunk like that
..."
Gram says "Thanks Falco; I'm fine from here," about a foot away from
the room; he slumps onto the door, opening it and stumbling a step into the
room.
"See? Perfectly fine," he says, pounding his chest.
"Stop spinning the room around Falco; it's annoying me ..."
Falco frowns and returns to Isidor's room. "He won't be needing this while
he's drunk..." Falco emptied Isidor's gold into his own.
Posted by: Ritual Yesterday, 02:35 AM
Summary for Rymlin, also known as Ash:
Short Version: Rymlin's done for now, he's decided to live in a daedric
shrine, and will be there for a long time. Right now he's in the tavern, plans
to congratulate the heroes, then he's going to live in his shrine and work on
establishing a worship of Vaernima.
Long Version:
Ash had been working at the local clothier, making it into a makeshift
enchanting shop up until the dimentional restoration of the Azurites. During
the fights, he hid out in an abandoned daedric ruin in the islands south of
Sadrith Mora. Here, he underwent quite a change...
Creaking open the stone door, Ash stumbled in. Weary from his persuit, he drank
a restore fatigue potion, resting his back against the runed wall. Bring his
hand to his shoulder, he felt the sticky, wet spot and pressing a little
further, felt the large hole that was in his shoulder. He cast a small healing
spell to stop the bleeding until he could construct a suitable enchantment to
repair himself. Ash sensed outside the door of the ruin, finding nothing, he
took out his dagger and carved a seal of Vaernima into the door. "That
should hold them out for some time." Ash placed his dagger back in its
sheathe, and began lighting the torches in the hallway.
Ash had been under constant attack by the Azurites since the beginning. It was
quite apparent they were not all to fond of other worships, particularly other
daedra. Ash fled to one of the last standing shrines of Vaernima,
Maervelleshim, hoping to hide until he would be able to establish some sort of
resistance. Moving down the hallway, Ash had to cast a spell of light to find
his way to the shrine entrance. Pushing open the door, he saw that the torches
were already lit, and there stood before him two unwholesome looking orcs, one
in a robe, the other in orc-crafted armor.
The armored orc shouted to his partner "Gundgrel! We seem to have a
friend! Let's welcome him!" with that, the orc charged Ash with his large
barbed axe, and brought it down at Ash's head. Ducking to the side, Ash cast an
invisibility spell on himself and moved away from the orc. Clearing about 20
feet, he summoned a storm atronach to battle the fighter while he dispatched
the mage. The demon rose from the ground in a flash of lightning, and began
throwing bolts of thunder at the rushing orc.
"Foolish Orismer, Malacath's bastards have no right to this place."
said Ash, fading back into the shadows. stepping behind the green skinned
mystic, Ash covered the orc's face with the cloth from his robe while
channeling a drain fatigue spell. Once the orc lost consciousness, Ash moved
behind the other and simply repeated the spell to bring the orc to the ground.
The atronach moved in for the kill when Ash intervened "Stop! These are
defilers of the shrine, they shall be dealth with accordingly. You may take
your leave, I thank you for your service." said Ash, moving the orcs to
the base of the altar. Instead of the typical statue that was present in most
shrines, there stood only a pool of dark water, with a mist rising out of it.
Only those who inhaled the mist could closely commune with Vaernima. Placing
the two orcs' heads close to the bowl, Ash watched their bodies twitch and
writhe as Vaernima issued her own punishment.
Thus began the process of reclaiming the shrine. Durring the course of the
Azurite battle, Ash resored what he could of the shrine, and began to bind
daedric servants to protect its walls. He also underwent a transformation,
adding scars and tattoos to himself, and also blinding himself with fire. He
now wears an ebony mask covering all of his head save his mouth, and encrusted
with gems. In addition, he is in a constant state of lucid sleep, and therefore
never rests. Now he returns to Ald Raathim, under the cloak of illusion to
disguise him as his former self.
Walking into the tavern, he places a thousand septims in front of the bar and
says to the bartender "A room, and I do not wish to be disturbed."
looking around the room, he sits down and watches the festivites.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 31 2005, 08:33 PM)
Falco frowns and returns to Isidor's room. "He won't be
needing this while he's drunk..." Falco emptied Isidor's gold into his
own.
"Hey, Falco? Could you bring me a glass of water?" Isidor mumbeled.
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:39 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 04:38 PM)
"Hey, Falco? Could you bring me a glass of water?"
Isidor mumbeled.
"Sure thing Iz.... but I have a question for you first. Will you ever
return to Skyrim to face you past or will you stay here?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:40 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 31 2005, 08:39 PM)
Sure thing Iz.... but I have a question for you first.
Will you ever return to Skyrim to face you past or will you stay here?
Isidor took the glass of water, then punched Falco in the face. "My gold,
if you please."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:42 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 04:40 PM)
Isidor took the glass of water, then punched Falco in the face.
"My gold, if you please."
Falco fell to the ground. "I probably deserved that here's the
gold..." he winced and handed the gold to Isidor. It always hurt to just
give money away. More than being punched in the face. "Now my question, I
must know the answer."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:44 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 31 2005, 08:42 PM)
Falco fell to the ground. "I probably deserved that here's
the gold..." he winced and handed the gold to Isidor. It always hurt to
just give money away. More than being punched in the face. "Now my
question, I must know the answer."
Isidor smiled and said "Sorry about that. I don't know. I'm happy with
living here. I'll be even happier if I can see Kethiah some times. But, I do
have a past in Skyrim, and it needs to be faced."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 04:44 PM)
Isidor smiled and said "Sorry about that. I don't know. I'm
happy with living here. I'll be even happier if I can see Kethiah some times.
But, I do have a past in Skyrim, and it needs to be faced."
"Isidor, I'm glad to hear it. Because I distinctly remember you saying you
have a child up there. If you hadn't gone to make sure its alive and well, I
would punch you in the face." His face had become very serious.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 31 2005, 08:45 PM)
"Isidor, I'm glad to hear it. Because I distinctly remember
you saying you have a child up there. If you hadn't gone to make sure its alive
and well, I would punch you in the face." His face had become very
serious.
"Falco, I don't even know what happened to the child. I don't even want to
think what could've happened."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 04:49 PM)
Falco, I don't even know what happened to the child. I
don't even want to think what could've happened.
"Isidor, you are obligated as a father to do whatever you can for your
child. If you don't move your lazy [censored] up there then I will."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 31 2005, 08:54 PM)
Isidor, you are obligated as a father to do whatever you
can for your child. If you don't move your lazy [censored] up there then I
will.
Isidor felt his fist tightened again. "I think, my friend, between the two
of us, I have the larger sense of responsibility. I was talking to your friend
Tsei in the tavern. She told me something pretty amusing. That you bet against
the eight. So, before you lecture me on how to live my life, take a good look
at yours."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 04:55 PM)
Isidor felt his fist tightened again. "I think, my friend,
between the two of us, I have the larger sense of responsibility. I was talking
to your friend Tsei in the tavern. She told me something pretty amusing. That
you bet against the eight. So, before you lecture me on how to live my life,
take a good look at yours."
"Making money is one thing Isidor, but at least I've nevr fathered a child
and then just abandoned them!"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:02 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 31 2005, 08:58 PM)
Making money is one thing Isidor, but at least I've nevr
fathered a child and then just abandoned them!
"And, you've never had to avenge the death of your family, HAVE YOU?! No,
I don't remember you having to deal with a murderer. No, I don't remember you
being an exile from the home you love!" Isidor's eyes were burning now,
Falco had hit him where it hurt.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 09:02 PM)
"And, you've never had to avenge the death of your family,
HAVE YOU?! No, I don't remember you having to deal with a murderer. No, I
don't remember you being an exile from the home you love!" Isidor's eyes
were burning now, Falco had hit him where it hurt.
Isidor and Falco can hear footsteps outside the room. There is a pause, and
then the footsteps start heading toward the door.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 09:05 PM)
Isidor and Falco can hear footsteps outside the room.
There is a pause, and then the footsteps start heading toward the door.
"Come in!" Isidor yelled.
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:14 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 09:09 PM)
"Come in!" Isidor yelled.
The door opens, and Dram looks into the room, frowning. His eyes light upon
Falco for a moment, taking in his eyepatch.
"Is something wrong gentlemen?" he asks, his tone placid and
relatively free of the traditional Dunmer gravelly tones, though his brow is
ever so slightly furrowed.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:15 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 09:14 PM)
The door opens, and Dram looks into the room, frowning.
His eyes light upon Falco for a moment, taking in his eyepatch.
"Is something wrong gentlemen?" he asks, his tone placid and
relatively free of the traditional Dunmer gravelly tones, though his brow is
ever so slightly furrowed.
"No. Just a spotted owl in my room. It can talk, too."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 31 2005, 09:15 PM)
No. Just a spotted owl in my room. It can talk, too.
"Interesting," Dram says dryly, noting Isidor's flushed face.
"As entertaining as that may be, perhaps the owl should return to its
roost," he says, helping Falco back to his own room. "We'll talk more
later."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:20 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 31 2005, 09:18 PM)
"Interesting," Dram says dryly, noting Isidor's
flushed face.
"As entertaining as that may be, perhaps the owl should return to its
roost," he says, helping Falco back to his own room. "We'll
talk more later."
Isidor muttered something under his breath, and turned to go to sleep.
Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 03:32 AM
*...The Drunken Guar Inn/Tavern...*
Hurst: "I bring tiddin's of good luck!!"
*...Hurst then produces a large burlap sack filled with Septims...he hands it
to Sona and Ami who immediately start counting...*
"Where'd you get all that from?"
Hurst: "It seems that Nord'c Silver Weapons are rather scarce around these
parts"
Uniqua: "That seems like alot of money for some weapons"
Hurst: "I met a rat'er paranoid merchant...all he could talk about were my
weapons"
"What was he paranoid about?"
Hurst: "Claims to be see'n an Undead Goat...says the silver in the weapons
is most precious to him"
"Thats all?"
Hurst: "Aye...there was anot'er in the shop...she had a most interesting
story"
"Do tell"
*...Hurst tells his tale while Ami and Sona continue counting money...*
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:50 AM
Falco thought on what Isidor had said, How
dare he lecture me on loss! I am away from the home I love , Cyrodill. I had to
deal with the loss of my family to slavery. Hell I even had to kill my own
mother. Nothing he has ever felt can compare to that pain. Falco punched
his pillow in frustration. Then came a revelation. I must put my own past to
rest, I will set out to find my father.... tomorrow, and finally set things
right. The argonian saton his bed mulling this over.
Posted by: AND Yesterday, 04:07 AM
He was happy. Ald Raathim was a place for
from his life of death. He had killed many in his life, but this was a break
from his usual activities. HEre, he was known as Cyrus the fisherman. But what
he really was, was an assasin, working for the Brotherhood. He enjoyed his
work. It was exhilarating. But lately he had over done himself. He had nearly
made a fatal mistake on his last writ. Alas, that was a thing of the past, now
he could spend a long vacation on Ald Raathim. He also heard that there was a
party.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:52 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 31 2005, 06:39 PM)
Goranthir sits at a table with Tris and watches the drinking
competition. He took another sip of his wine, one of the ones Tris
brought from High Rock, savoring it. Redolent of violets and
lavender. Of course, the other drinks were best drunk quickly and in
abundance, but the educated palate ...
He fell asleep drunkenly at the table.
It had taken two of them - Tris had enlisted Herwyn Brand's help - to get the
unconscious prince of Firsthold to his bed. It didn't help that Herwyn was also
drunk.
Then there was a time - the memory was already foggy - lying on his back in a
field somewhere, talking with Herwyn about the Void, and life, and loyalty, and
Doll, and how Tris had joined the cult of Dibella in the first place. Herwyn
didn't talk much when drunk, which was fine, because Tris talked enough for two
people. He had talked probably TOO much, but it would be all right, if Herwyn
remembered as much the next morning as he did. Tris couldn't even remember how
they had ended up in the field, although he remembered looking for a place to
enter the Void together, to teach Herwyn how to get out and not just in.
Edge walking while drunk... yeah. Maybe he hadn't had the best judgement last
night.
Then he had fallen asleep, or maybe passed out. Now Tris was awake, still lying
in the long grass, his clothes soaked with dew. A pulse just at the back of his
neck was warning him that it would become a vicious pounding if he dared to
move his head.
Herwyn was awake too, looking much more solid and less queasy than Tris felt.
"You're one of those morning, people, aren't you?" Tris said.
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 03:56 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:52 AM)
It had taken two of them - Tris had enlisted Herwyn Brand's help
- to get the unconscious prince of Firsthold to his bed. It didn't help that
Herwyn was also drunk.
Then there was a time - the memory was already foggy - lying on his back in a
field somewhere, talking with Herwyn about the Void, and life, and loyalty, and
Doll, and how Tris had joined the cult of Dibella in the first place. Herwyn
didn't talk much when drunk, which was fine, because Tris talked enough for two
people. He had talked probably TOO much, but it would be all right, if Herwyn
remembered as much the next morning as he did. Tris couldn't even remember how
they had ended up in the field, although he remembered looking for a place to
enter the Void together, to teach Herwyn how to get out and not just in.
Edge walking while drunk... yeah. Maybe he hadn't had the best judgement last
night.
Then he had fallen asleep, or maybe passed out. Now Tris was awake, still lying
in the long grass, his clothes soaked with dew. A pulse just at the back of his
neck was warning him that it would become a vicious pounding if he dared to
move his head.
Herwyn was awake too, looking much more solid and less queasy than Tris felt.
"You're one of those morning, people, aren't you?" Tris said.
"'Afraid so," said Herwyn, who was standing and flapping the dew out
of his jacket.
"Well, that, and a ring that prevents hangovers.
"...
"Actually, it prevents drunkneness... but I was too drunk to remember to
use it."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:02 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Sep 1 2005, 08:56 AM)
"'Afraid so," said Herwyn, who was standing and
flapping the dew out of his jacket.
"Well, that, and a ring that prevents hangovers.
"...
"Actually, it prevents drunkneness... but I was too drunk to remember to
use it."
"I have a curative potion back at my room... assuming I live that
long," Tris said, picking himself up slowly. "Gimme your ring, or
cast cure poison on me at least."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:06 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 08:02 AM)
I have a curative potion back at my room... assuming I
live that long," Tris said, picking himself up slowly. "Gimme
your ring, or cast cure poison on me at least.
Herwyn pulled the ring off of his finger and handed it to Tris, watching as he
put it on and instantly stood a bit straighter.
"Alas, I suppose I missed my chance.
"Shall we?" he said, gesturing to the castle, "Before people
start inventing rumors?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:11 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Sep 1 2005, 09:06 AM)
Herwyn pulled the ring off of his finger and handed it to Tris,
watching as he put it on and instantly stood a bit straighter.
"Alas, I suppose I missed my chance.
"Shall we?" he said, gesturing to the castle, "Before people
start inventing rumors?"
"You're with me, my good man, it's too late to avoid rumors," Tris
said, stretching. He felt surprisingly good for someone who had slept wet, on
the ground. "Besides, if you start a rumor you only like other men, Doll
might be willing to go out with you."
He handed the ring back.
"What happens now? Do you head back to Wayrest? Are we enemies
again?"
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:17 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 08:11 AM)
You're with me, my good man, it's too late to avoid
rumors," Tris said, stretching. He felt surprisingly good for
someone who had slept wet, on the ground. "Besides, if you start a rumor
you only like other men, Doll might be willing to go out with you.
He handed the ring back.
"What happens now? Do you head back to Wayrest? Are we enemies
again?"
Herwyn raised an annoyed eyebrow at the mention of Doll.
"When were we not?" he said with a wide smile.
"Yes, I'll be heading back to Wayrest. I'd hate to ruin Kethiah's
reputation, afterall. Seems I've been missed, you know."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 04:25 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Sep 1 2005, 09:17 AM)
Herwyn raised an annoyed eyebrow at the mention of Doll.
"When were we not?" he said with a wide smile.
"Yes, I'll be heading back to Wayrest. I'd hate to ruin Kethiah's
reputation, afterall. Seems I've been missed, you know."
Tris wanted to say something; it was for Tris's sake, because he went looking
for Tris, that Herwyn Brand had been missing at all. But there was nothing to
say that wouldn't embarrass both of them.
"There's a wedding in Daggerfall," Tris said. "I already sent
your RSVP."
Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 04:33 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 08:25 AM)
Tris wanted to say something; it was for Tris's sake,
because he went looking for Tris, that Herwyn Brand had been missing at all.
But there was nothing to say that wouldn't embarrass both of them.
"There's a wedding in Daggerfall," Tris said. "I already
sent your RSVP."
"Well then, it'd be rude for me not to attend then, wouldn't it?"
Herwyn said.
"Let's go see if the Nords left us any breakfast."
Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:36 PM
Falco awoke fully dressed on his bed. He
brushed himself The rogue began looking for a large burlap sack in the kitchen.
He soon had it stuffed with food and supplies "acquisitioned" as
well. When asked by the early morning servants what he was doing he simply told
them, "preparing for a journey." Most assumed it was part of
Loranna's buisness and decided not to ask any more questions of the argonian.
Falco headed up to his room where he began writing a note to leave there...
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:52 PM
Anya felt suprisingly chipper this morning,
despite the large amount she had drink. Anya passed Falco in the hallway, and
shouted a "Hello!" She briefly wondered why he had the sack, but
brushed it aside.
She rummaged throught the kitchen a bit herself, before sitting down to munch
on a plate full of food. She watched Herwyn and Tris enter, "Good morning
friends."
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:47 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 12:52 PM)
Anya felt suprisingly chipper this morning, despite the large
amount she had drink. Anya passed Falco in the hallway, and shouted a
"Hello!" She briefly wondered why he had the sack, but brushed it
aside.
She rummaged throught the kitchen a bit herself, before sitting down to munch
on a plate full of food. She watched Herwyn and Tris enter, "Good morning
friends."
"Morning, beautiful," said Shaka, walking into the dining hall with a
plate, but less perkily. "Another sunny Ald Raathim morning . . .
Unfortunately," he added, rubbing his temple for a moment.
"My memory of last night's celebration is a little hazy. Please tell me
that wasn't me singing and dancing on the castle roof at one point. Or at
least, that it was on-key."
He kissed Anya's forehead and sat at the trestle table with a number of the
group.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:54 PM
When Isidor awoke, he was in immense pain.
The pain from being hungover, the pain in his fist from punching Falco, and the
pain in his throat from yelling at Falco. "That [censored] lizard."
Was all he said, as he fell out of his bed. His gold was strewn across the
floor.
He staggered out of the door, his head throbbing. He made his way down to the
dining hall, where he sat down. "No talk. Head pain. Bad."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:26 PM
Goranthir had gotten up early, feeling no
pain as he had not had too much to drink the night before ... though he had
passed out ... Apparently drinking copious amounts was something he had to work
on to truly be a hero.
The figurehead of Kynareth was taken from Diamond's shop to be placed on the
bowsprit of his ship, the Akarvina. It was fitting somehow. The beautiful
artistry of the top of it, the Goddess's sleek, wind-buffeted hair and fierce
expression, one hand pointed out ahead, and the other clutching at her robes,
to the unfinished base, as if she were emerging from the wood.
Then the young princeling ranger wandered up to the castle to see who was awake
for the christening.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:39 PM
Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:40 PM
Reichi awoke in his room, his head only aching
dully as he hadn't had too much to drink last night. The Dunmer yawned as he
got up and walked down to the dining hall, where he took a seat and sat down,
his hair only looking slightly more of a mess than it usually was.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:42 PM
Shaka worked on one of Razbiah's meat pies.
"She may be getting a little better about spices," he remarked.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:11 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 1 2005, 03:42 PM)
Shaka worked on one of Razbiah's meat pies. "She may
be getting a little better about spices," he remarked.
"The thing about Razbiah's cooking," Goranthir said, taking one for
himself, and making sure the cook wasn't around to hear. "They don't taste
fantastic, even now, but you feel great afterwards. It's not a showy culinary magic
she possesses, but it's magic nevertheless. You know that she's having a
romance with the pastry chef, don't you?"
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:13 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 04:11 PM)
The thing about Razbiah's cooking," Goranthir said,
taking one for himself, and making sure the cook wasn't around to hear.
"They don't taste fantastic, even now, but you feel great
afterwards. It's not a showy culinary magic she possesses, but it's magic
nevertheless. You know that she's having a romance with the pastry chef,
don't you?
Isidor looked up "Really?". He laughed, and made sure Razbiah wasn't
coming.
Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 04:11 PM)
The thing about Razbiah's cooking," Goranthir said,
taking one for himself, and making sure the cook wasn't around to hear.
"They don't taste fantastic, even now, but you feel great
afterwards. It's not a showy culinary magic she possesses, but it's magic
nevertheless. You know that she's having a romance with the pastry chef,
don't you?
It was good to see Goranthir. Shaka had never had children of his own, but
something about the dunmer made Shaka feel like a proud uncle most of the time.
"Is that right . . . ." he remarked. "When she ran from the
banquet for your grandmother, I thought she was upset with the chef. I'm glad
to hear that they're getting along."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:39 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 1 2005, 04:18 PM)
Is that right . . . ." he remarked.
"When she ran from the banquet for your grandmother, I thought she was upset
with the chef. I'm glad to hear that they're getting along.
"I think that was a woman in love," Goranthir laughed. "I have
it on good authority they are shortly to ask Loranna for permission to
wed."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 04:39 PM)
I think that was a woman in love," Goranthir laughed.
"I have it on good authority they are shortly to ask Loranna for
permission to wed.
"Really?" Isidor laughed again. "Seems love is in the air."
Isidor looked at Goranthir "Speaking of love, is there any lass you have
you your eye on?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:49 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 04:41 PM)
Really?" Isidor laughed again. "Seems love is in
the air." Isidor looked at Goranthir "Speaking of love, is there any
lass you have you your eye on?
Goranthir blushed. "Um, not really. I mean, there are many beautiful women
around, but ... I don't know ... Obviously, there were more important matters
to deal with before ..."
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 04:49 PM)
Goranthir blushed. "Um, not really. I mean,
there are many beautiful women around, but ... I don't know ... Obviously,
there were more important matters to deal with before ..."
Isidor smiled at the ranger. "Well, I'm glad there's less to deal with
now. Maybe you'll meet someone at the wedding."
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 04:51 PM)
Isidor smiled at the ranger. "Well, I'm glad there's less
to deal with now. Maybe you'll meet someone at the wedding."
"Maybe," Goranthir smiled, turning back to his food. Love was not
something he knew much about.
Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:05 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 05:04 PM)
"Maybe," Goranthir smiled, turning back to his
food. Love was not something he knew much about.
Isidor laughed again and turned back to his food. "I will say this though.
There is nothing finer, then being in love. And you, would make any woman a
fine partner."
ooc: Back in an about forty five minutes.
Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:25 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 1 2005, 12:47 PM)
My memory of last night's celebration is a little
hazy. Please tell me that wasn't me singing and dancing on the castle
roof at one point. Or at least, that it was on-key.
He kissed Anya's forehead and sat at the trestle table with a number of the
group.
"Oh no, you were quite reserved last night. You stayed in the tavern when
you danced." She smiled, and kissed him back.
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 12:54 PM)
He staggered out of the door, his head throbbing. He made his
way down to the dining hall, where he sat down. "No talk. Head pain.
Bad."
"Heh, and to think I lost to you in a drinking contest. I must say, this
is good food. It doesn't suprise the mouth when you eat it."
Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:39 PM
Loranna, less hung over than many (there
were times when a background as a barmaid came in handy), reviews the day's
business in the comfort of her study.
There was the christening of Goranthir's new boat; she was looking forward to
that.
There was the discussion about how to expand the harbor, so that it didn't
adversely impact the fishing trade in Ald Raathim. Having developed a taste for
fish somewhere over the past few months Loranna was - somewhat - looking
forward to that, though she could already imagine the difficulties there.
There was the dispensation of the reward for the Eight, and then afterward the
matter of the forts to be built. She was mostly looking forward to that.
There was the wedding to prepare for, and word around the castle was there was
another wedding being considered as well - which, with her own desire to marry
Slyvos, made for three weddings overall. She was both looking forward to that
and dreading the inevitable weight gain from all the food, but she had plans to
work out more anyway so she forgave herself in advance for packing on a few
pounds.
Let's see, what else ... oh, there was the matter of breakfast. Loranna blushes
slightly and leaves the study, hoping people haven't devoured everything so
far.
Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:55 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 05:05 PM)
Isidor laughed again and turned back to his food. "I will
say this though. There is nothing finer, then being in love. And you, would
make any woman a fine partner."
"Thanks, Isidor," Goranthir said. "I mean it. The thing is that
-- it's not all up to me who I choose. There is a possibility, however slim,
that I may become a king someday. And if it comes down to it, I may have to
marry to seal an alliance for the good of all, not for my own personal
preferences ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 04:55 PM)
Thanks, Isidor," Goranthir said. "I mean
it. The thing is that -- it's not all up to me who I choose. There
is a possibility, however slim, that I may become a king someday. And if
it comes down to it, I may have to marry to seal an alliance for the good of
all, not for my own personal preferences ...
"Part of what I ran away from home to avoid," Tris said, entering the
room.
He had been running, and then bathed; he was flushed and his hair was still
wet.
"My father was always throwing titled noblewomen my direction, a title to
go with his money was his great ambition. Nice girls, some of them, but no
thank you. Finally I ran off so he married one himself."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:00 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 05:25 PM)
Heh, and to think I lost to you in a drinking contest. I
must say, this is good food. It doesn't suprise the mouth when you eat
it.
He glared at her, but then he winked. "Good morning to you, too."
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 04:00 PM)
He glared at her, but then he winked. "Good morning to you,
too."
She winked back, "Morning Sunshine."
Anya turned to Shaka, "You had mentioned owning a house... I wouldn't mind
it, but under two conditions. It's near the forest, and has a nice little keep
for Lotus. Otherwise I'd love to have a place with you." She smiled.
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:03 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 05:58 PM)
"Part of what I ran away from home to avoid,"
Tris said, entering the room.
He had been running, and then bathed; he was flushed and his hair was
still wet.
"My father was always throwing titled noblewomen my direction, a title to
go with his money was his great ambition. Nice girls, some of them, but no
thank you. Finally I ran off so he married one himself."
"I ran off too," Goranthir laughed. "By the way, thanks for
taking care of me last night, you two. I dimly remember being carried out of
the bar after my third glass of wine."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:03 AM
Loranna sweeps into the dining room,
smiling. "Morning everyone," she says, smiling just enough to avoid
making hung over people too irate. "How is everybody?"
She looks to Goranthir, saying "Today's the day, right?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:03 PM)
She looks to Goranthir, saying "Today's the day,
right?"
Goranthir grinned. "Yes! I even hired an Altmer from the Mages Guild to
give it a blessing."
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 06:02 PM)
She winked back, "Morning Sunshine."
Anya turned to Shaka, "You had mentioned owning a house... I wouldn't mind
it, but under two conditions. It's near the forest, and has a nice little keep
for Lotus. Otherwise I'd love to have a place with you." She smiled.
"Hey! Love is in the air. That's wonderful."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:05 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 05:03 PM)
I ran off too," Goranthir laughed. "By the way,
thanks for taking care of me last night, you two. I dimly remember being
carried out of the bar after my third glass of wine.
"Oh, you remember that!" Tris said, laughing. "That makes one of
us, at least."
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 05:03 PM)
Loranna sweeps into the dining room, smiling.
"Morning everyone," she says, smiling just enough to avoid making
hung over people too irate. "How is everybody?"
She looks to Goranthir, saying "Today's the day, right?"
"The day? Are we christening the ship?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 06:05 PM)
The day? Are we christening the ship?
"Yes," said Goranthir seriously. "It needs to be blessed, and I
have to take it on a short trip to introduce it to the spirits of the
sea."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 06:02 PM)
She winked back, "Morning Sunshine."
Anya turned to Shaka, "You had mentioned owning a house... I wouldn't mind
it, but under two conditions. It's near the forest, and has a nice little keep
for Lotus. Otherwise I'd love to have a place with you." She smiled.
He was unable to speak for a moment. Finally he said, "It's funny .... but
that's just what I had planned. In the woods, not just cutting all the trees
down."
"And Lotus is always welcome. I'll build a Telvanni tower for him if you
want," he said smiling.
Shaka took Anya's hand. "I'll see what we can work out, Anya. Maybe after
Lyssia's wedding. Thank you again."
He rose from his chair in respect when Loranna arrived, then sat again.
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 1 2005, 06:08 PM)
He was unable to speak for a moment. Finally he said,
"It's funny .... but that's just what I had planned. In the woods,
not just cutting all the trees down."
"And Lotus is always welcome. I'll build a Telvanni tower for him if
you want," he said smiling.
Shaka took Anya's hand. "I'll see what we can work out, Anya.
Maybe after Lyssia's wedding. Thank you again."
He rose from his chair in respect when Loranna arrived, then sat again.
"You're building a house?" Loranna asks Shaka, smiling. "Where
were you thinking of setting yourself, dear?"
Love did seem to be in the air; it was a perfect atmosphere to follow
the madness they had just left behind.
Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:14 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 04:05 PM)
"Hey! Love is in the air. That's
wonderful."
Anya giggled, "Yes, I suppose it is."
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 1 2005, 04:08 PM)
Shaka took Anya's hand. "I'll see what we can work
out, Anya. Maybe after Lyssia's wedding. Thank you again."
She took his hand too, "No, thank you."
Anya looked at Loranna, "You know, we should really finish the arena. That
would really help Ald Raathim with spectator's purses. And I rather enjoyed
fighting in it."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:16 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:11 PM)
You're building a house?" Loranna asks Shaka,
smiling. "Where were you thinking of setting yourself, dear?
Love did seem to be in the air; it was a perfect atmosphere to follow
the madness they had just left behind.
"I thought I might get some land in the forest, and high enough to
overlook the bay," said Shaka. "You've been more than kind to me,
Loranna; to all of us, to give us a place to stay. But I've been meaning to put
down roots."
Shaka thought back to the years in the Imperial Cult, the Temple, the Fighters
Guild and Mages Guild. If you lived forever in someone else's housing, you
could end up an adolescent forever.
"I want to work out some way to be available to you and the company at a
moment's notice, Loranna. Maybe through your mirror. . . ."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:17 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:03 PM)
Loranna sweeps into the dining room, smiling.
"Morning everyone," she says, smiling just enough to avoid making
hung over people too irate. "How is everybody?"
She looks to Goranthir, saying "Today's the day, right?"
"Morning, Loranna."
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 06:08 PM)
Yes," said Goranthir seriously. "It needs to be
blessed, and I have to take it on a short trip to introduce it to the spirits
of the sea.
"Sounds good to me." He said with a smile.
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 1 2005, 06:08 PM)
He was unable to speak for a moment. Finally he said,
"It's funny .... but that's just what I had planned. In the woods,
not just cutting all the trees down."
"And Lotus is always welcome. I'll build a Telvanni tower for him if
you want," he said smiling.
Shaka took Anya's hand. "I'll see what we can work out, Anya.
Maybe after Lyssia's wedding. Thank you again."
He rose from his chair in respect when Loranna arrived, then sat again.
Isidor smiled "Good luck, both of you. You deserve nothing better."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:23 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 06:14 PM)
Anya giggled, "Yes, I suppose it is."
She took his hand too, "No, thank you."
Anya looked at Loranna, "You know, we should really finish the arena. That
would really help Ald Raathim with spectator's purses. And I rather enjoyed
fighting in it."
"I'd like to see the Arena finished too," Loranna says, her
expression settling into a more serious one, "but Ald Raathim has a few
more pressing expenses to attend to first. I'm thinking of taking the advice I
was given about building some new forts and I've some plans for the harbor
which need to be discussed with the proper people."
She looks thoughtfully to Shaka. "The mirror is there for just that
purpose, of course and you're free to touch it anytime; we should look about
for a suitable place for you and your new house. I'd not want to leave you
outside in the cold if things get ugly."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:27 AM
Falco finished his note and read it over...
Dear my friends,
I have gone to find my father. He is the final piece of my past I shall confront
before I can truly move on. My search shall begin in Tear, where I will look
for the records of all slaves passing through there. I ope to find some
evidence Of my father there... although chances are he's dead. I still must now
for sure. I will be back when I can... until then do not worry about me.
Falco
P.S. Tell Gor to name the ship the Red Falcon [A crudely drawn picture of a
boat with a smily face was drawn here]
He exited the room. Falco wan't expecting there to be people in the dining hall
on his way out. He smiled and tossed Loranna the note before making his way for
the door.
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 06:27 PM)
Falco finished his note and read it over...
Dear my friends,
I have gone to find my father. He is the final piece of my past I shall
confront before I can truly move on. My search shall begin in Tear, where I
will look for the records of all slaves passing through there. I ope to find
some evidence Of my father there... although chances are he's dead. I still
must now for sure. I will be back when I can... until then do not worry about
me.
Falco
P.S. Tell Gor to name the ship the Red Falcon [A crudely drawn picture of a
boat with a smily face was drawn here]
He exited the room. Falco wan't expecting there to be people in the dining hall
on his way out. He smiled and tossed Loranna the note before making his way for
the door.
Isidor stood up, when he saw Falco pass the hall. "Wait a moment."
His head hurt, be he was going to say something.
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:23 PM)
She looks thoughtfully to Shaka. "The mirror is there for just that
purpose, of course and you're free to touch it anytime; we should look about
for a suitable place for you and your new house. I'd not want to leave
you outside in the cold if things get ugly."
"Thank you, my Lady," he said simply. "I had thought of building
it outside the walls of Ald Raathim, but with new fortifications coming up . .
. Perhaps we can keep it within the new boundaries."
He didn't mention it to the group yet, but he was in fact considering adding a
small tower to the future house. Not as tall as the bluff on which the castle
stood, but high enough to look out on the forest canopy.
Were there enough Telvanni left on the mainland to get the seeds for such a
tower? Or would that be reserved for a magelord? Shaka had some questions to
ask, in the future.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 02:29 PM)
Isidor stood up, when he saw Falco pass the hall. "Wait a
moment." His head hurt, be he was going to say something.
Falco turned, a smirk on his face, "Yes...."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 05:23 PM)
I'd like to see the Arena finished too," Loranna
says, her expression settling into a more serious one, "but Ald Raathim
has a few more pressing expenses to attend to first. I'm thinking of
taking the advice I was given about building some new forts and I've some plans
for the harbor which need to be discussed with the proper people.
She looks thoughtfully to Shaka. "The mirror is there for just that
purpose, of course and you're free to touch it anytime; we should look about
for a suitable place for you and your new house. I'd not want to leave
you outside in the cold if things get ugly."
"Girl, you need some lessons in finance," Tris said. "A real
education, not just Kallen's advice. Building something that brings in money
comes BEFORE building things that cost money. The harbor, that's a priority;
the fortifications... well, you set things in motion. The thing is to get the
Arena operating as an Arena. You have a Mages' Guild here, you could make a
fortune."
He smiled at Shaka and Anya. Certainly an odd couple... but who was he to
judge?
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:32 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 06:30 PM)
Falco turned, a smirk on his face, "Yes...."
"I'm sick of this Falco. You can't just keep stealing from people,
insulting them, and expect to get away with it. I am challenging you to a duel.
In the arena, with whatever weapons you like." Isidor's face remained
expressionless. He didn't want to do this, but he was getting sick of Falco's
antics.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 02:32 PM)
"I'm sick of this Falco. You can't just keep stealing from
people, insulting them, and expect to get away with it. I am challenging you to
a duel. In the arena, with whatever weapons you like." Isidor's face
remained expressionless. He didn't want to do this, but he was getting sick of
Falco's antics.
Falco's face formed into a the slyest grin any of them had ever seen.
"Certainly my big drunken friend, I'm ready to go when you are..."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:33 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 06:30 PM)
Girl, you need some lessons in finance," Tris
said. "A real education, not just Kallen's advice. Building something that
brings in money comes BEFORE building things that cost money. The harbor,
that's a priority; the fortifications... well, you set things in motion.
The thing is to get the Arena operating as an Arena. You have a Mages' Guild
here, you could make a fortune.
He smiled at Shaka and Anya. Certainly an odd couple... but who was he to
judge?
Loranna frowns thoughtfully as she listens to Tris, making a mental note to add
some crash courses in various subjects to that workout she was planning.
"Good point ..." she mutters as she looks down at Falco's note.
" ... Wait, you're leaving Falco?"
Looking to Shaka, she says "Well, the new boundaries are still projected
right now; we'll see what we can do ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 06:30 PM)
Girl, you need some lessons in finance," Tris
said. "A real education, not just Kallen's advice. Building something that
brings in money comes BEFORE building things that cost money. The harbor,
that's a priority; the fortifications... well, you set things in motion.
The thing is to get the Arena operating as an Arena. You have a Mages' Guild
here, you could make a fortune.
He smiled at Shaka and Anya. Certainly an odd couple... but who was he to
judge?
"The fortifications would protect the money, though, wouldn't
they?" said Goranthir.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 02:33 PM)
"Good point ..." she mutters as she looks down at Falco's note.
" ... Wait, you're leaving Falco?"
"I won't be gone long Lor... I just have to set things straight in my
life."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:35 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 06:33 PM)
Falco's face formed into a the slyest grin any of them had ever
seen. "Certainly my big drunken friend, I'm ready to go when you are..."
Isidor ignored the first part of Falco's statement, but turned to Loranna.
"Is this all right with you, Loranna?"
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:37 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 06:35 PM)
Isidor ignored the first part of Falco's statement, but turned
to Loranna. "Is this all right with you, Loranna?"
"Um, why are you challenging Falco to a duel, specifically?" Loranna
asks, feeling her heart sink when she sees Falco's grin. "Or should I take
a wild guess ..." she asks, her tone resigned.
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 02:37 PM)
"Um, why are you challenging Falco to a duel,
specifically?" Loranna asks, feeling her heart sink when she sees Falco's
grin. "Or should I take a wild guess ..." she asks, her tone
resigned.
"Apparently he just enjoys getting his [censored] kicked Loranna. Don't
worry I won't leave a very big bloodstain in the dirt when I'm through with
him. I'll try keep his bleeding to a minimul."
Posted by: syronj Today, 12:40 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 06:38 PM)
Apparently he just enjoys getting his [censored] kicked
Loranna. Don't worry I won't leave a very big bloodstain in the dirt when I'm
through with him. I'll try keep his bleeding to a minimul.
Shaka nearly rose from his chair. "You pinheads, I thought you had settled
things long ago. I've half a mind not to resuscitate you when you drop."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:40 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:37 PM)
"Um, why are you challenging Falco to a duel,
specifically?" Loranna asks, feeling her heart sink when she sees Falco's
grin. "Or should I take a wild guess ..." she asks, her tone
resigned.
"Because of his arrogance. Because he stole from me. Because he called me
a bad father, because I'm not running to Skyrim, this minute. I'm sick of
this."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 06:38 PM)
Apparently he just enjoys getting his [censored] kicked
Loranna. Don't worry I won't leave a very big bloodstain in the dirt when I'm
through with him. I'll try keep his bleeding to a minimul.
Isidor's eyes closed, as anger coursed through him. "Save it for the
arena."
Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:44 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 06:40 PM)
Because of his arrogance. Because he stole from me.
Because he called me a bad father, because I'm not running to Skyrim, this
minute. I'm sick of this.
Isidor's eyes closed, as anger coursed through him. "Save it for the
arena."
"He stole from ..." Loranna turns narrowed eyes to Falco.
"Didn't I say no stealing from my domain while you're working for me,
Redflash?"
She closes her eyes and lets out an exasperated breath. "Yes Isidor, it's
okay to challenge Falco to an Arena duel; we'll have healers handy like any
normal duel and if you're willing I'm tempted to make it a best three out of
five match ..."
Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:44 PM)
He stole from ..." Loranna turns narrowed eyes
to Falco. "Didn't I say no stealing from my domain while you're
working for me, Redflash?
She closes her eyes and lets out an exasperated breath. "Yes Isidor,
it's okay to challenge Falco to an Arena duel; we'll have healers handy like
any normal duel and if you're willing I'm tempted to make it a best three out
of five match ..."
Goranthir sighed. "This is not how I wanted the morning of my ship's
christening to be. But maybe it is best to clear old grievances."
Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:48 AM
quote=syronj,Sep 1 2005, 02:40 PM]
Shaka nearly rose from his chair. "You pinheads, I thought you had settled
things long ago. I've half a mind not to resuscitate you when you drop."
[/quote]
"We did but the nord wants to fight. Its the only thing he's capable of
besides drinking."
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 02:40 PM)
Because of his arrogance. Because he stole from
me. Because he called me a bad father, because I'm not running to Skyrim, this
minute. I'm sick of this.
"By abandoning your child there, without knowing if he or she's alive or
dead. Without caring you are a bad father and I'm sticking to that statement.I
don't give a rat's [censored] about your feelings for her or Kethiah. I really
don't. I do care about there being a child up there, abandned by his father and
quite possibly dead becuase of you." Falco's eye flashed with hate. He
took this personally.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 02:44 PM)
He stole from ..." Loranna turns narrowed eyes
to Falco. "Didn't I say no stealing from my domain while you're
working for me, Redflash?
"Attempted theft would be the more correct phrase."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 05:48 PM)
quote=syronj,Sep 1 2005, 02:40 PM]
Shaka nearly rose from his chair. "You pinheads, I thought you had
settled things long ago. I've half a mind not to resuscitate you when you
drop."
"We did but the nord wants to fight. Its the only thing he's capable of
besides drinking."
"By abandoning your child there, without knowing if he or she's alive or
dead. Without caring you are a bad father and I'm sticking to that statement.I
don't give a rat's [censored] about your feelings for her or Kethiah. I really
don't. I do care about there being a child up there, abandned by his father and
quite possibly dead becuase of you." Falco's eye flashed with hate. He
took this personally.
"Attempted theft would be the more correct phrase."
Tris listened with his head cocked.
"Isidor... he's doing what a friend should do, calling you a bad
father and telling you to go deal with your past. Going to challenge me to a
duel, now?"
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:56 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:44 PM)
He stole from ..." Loranna turns narrowed eyes
to Falco. "Didn't I say no stealing from my domain while you're
working for me, Redflash?
She closes her eyes and lets out an exasperated breath. "Yes Isidor,
it's okay to challenge Falco to an Arena duel; we'll have healers handy like
any normal duel and if you're willing I'm tempted to make it a best three out
of five match ..."
"Sounds fine too me."
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 1 2005, 02:40 PM)
Shaka nearly rose from his chair. "You pinheads, I
thought you had settled things long ago. I've half a mind not to
resuscitate you when you drop."
"Do what you like Shaka."
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 06:48 PM)
We did but the nord wants to fight. Its the only thing
he's capable of besides drinking.
"By abandoning your child there, without knowing if he or she's alive or
dead. Without caring you are a bad father and I'm sticking to that statement.I
don't give a rat's [censored] about your feelings for her or Kethiah. I really
don't. I do care about there being a child up there, abandned by his father and
quite possibly dead becuase of you." Falco's eye flashed with hate. He
took this personally.
"Attempted theft would be the more correct phrase."
Isidor couldn't contain himself any longer. "When the [censored] did you
become Mr. Morality? You've stolen from your friends, you'd sell us all to
slavers if it meant you could make ONE MORE SEPTIM!" He was yelling now,
he couldn't stop.
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 06:50 PM)
Tris listened with his head cocked.
"Isidor... he's doing what a friend should do, calling you a bad
father and telling you to go deal with your past. Going to challenge me to a
duel, now?"
"And who said I WASN'T going to go back there?! I remember saying that I
would, in fact, I asked Loranna for a boat, before the trip beyond the spheres.
I fully plan on going back there, but whether I did or not, it's not his
problem. No one wants to deal with my past, more then I do, but I don't
appreciate being lectured on my life, by someone with no moral compass."
He laughed "It's amazing, I'm sounding like the villian here. I've done
nothing wrong!"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:00 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 05:56 PM)
Sounds fine too me.
"Do what you like Shaka."
Isidor couldn't contain himself any longer. "When the [censored] did you
become Mr. Morality? You've stolen from your friends, you'd sell us all to
slavers if it meant you could make ONE MORE SEPTIM!" He was yelling now,
he couldn't stop.
"And who said I WASN'T going to go back there?! I remember saying that I would,
in fact, I asked Loranna for a boat, before the trip beyond the spheres. I
fully plan on going back there, but whether I did or not, it's not his problem.
No one wants to deal with my past, more then I do, but I don't appreciate being
lectured on my life, by someone with no moral compass."
He laughed "It's amazing, I'm sounding like the villian here. I've done
nothing wrong!"
"A moral compass isn't something you either have or don't have," Tris
said. "Dom, my old lover, was proof of that. He was a cold-blooded
murderer, who donated his entire income to the support of the temple. Falco is
a thief, but he cares about an abandoned child... "
Posted by: syronj Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 06:56 PM)
He laughed "It's amazing, I'm sounding like the villian here. I've done
nothing wrong!"
Shaka looked weary. "Come on, we shouldn't be acting like this. You're my
brothers, both of you."
"Don't spoil the morning of the ship's christening for Goranthir. . . .
But I guess your minds are made up."
Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:02 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:00 PM)
A moral compass isn't something you either have or don't
have," Tris said. "Dom, my old lover, was proof of that. He was
a cold-blooded murderer, who donated his entire income to the support of the
temple. Falco is a thief, but he cares about an abandoned child...
"I care about my child, damn it! What was I supposed to do? My family had
been slaughtered, and I avenged their deaths. I didn't just leave, because I
had a child. If I had my way, I'd march back up there, and get married. But,
I'd probably be executed."
He smiled. "You'd all like that, huh? No more drunken [censored] of a
nord, huh?"
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Well, it's been a while since we've had a
Reflections thread YAY! We did it!
I'll start off with our usual blurb, for some attempt at consistancy:
===
Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing
threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:
This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!
'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events
in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be
certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in
the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized individuals
doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.
So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and
do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear
about what cannot be done without permission:
1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although
most people realize they can't harm another person's character without
permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without
permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing,
saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with
the player involved.
2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the
world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations),
political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all
the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists
in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without
DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel
#Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and
discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player
whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using
this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.
For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look
http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.
Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is
likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is
obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing
them.
Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before
they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and
afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!
===
Summary of the current state of things:
The world has been restored; the Azurites, once more, are no more, as they
should have been. The Emperor is safe, and grateful for the heroic efforts of
those who fought to save his life, and those of the valiant warriors who
traversed the Nine Spheres to help set the world to rights.
The heroes are now back at Ald Raathim, where a celebration is to be held for
them. While preperations are being made, many people are resting in the tavern
The Drunken Guar.
People, feel free to conitnue playing; props to everyone who participated in
Morrowind Moonlight for helping make our biggest RP thread yet. This one was a
blast.
===
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:00 PM)
A moral compass isn't something you either have or don't
have," Tris said. "Dom, my old lover, was proof of that. He was
a cold-blooded murderer, who donated his entire income to the support of the
temple. Falco is a thief, but he cares about an abandoned child...
"I'm a little upset that Falco went and tried to steal from someone under
my roof after I asked him not to - especially after everything we've all been
through," Loranna says, looking back and forth between people. "He
just lost an eye in battle, he proved his valor with the rest of us - and then
he turns around and steals from his friends?"
"As a girl who spent a lot of time without either of her parents around,
though, I can relate to someone who was themselves abandoned wanting to help an
abandoned child - and when Plaas first met us, I recall, Falco mentioned he had
been abandoned in his own youth."
She was frowning; the good mood the morning had started off with was rapidly
fading ..
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:10 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:00 PM)
A moral compass isn't something you either have or don't
have," Tris said. "Dom, my old lover, was proof of that. He was
a cold-blooded murderer, who donated his entire income to the support of the
temple. Falco is a thief, but he cares about an abandoned child...
"That doesn't matter," Goranthir said cooly. "A murderer should
be punished, despite noble aspects of other parts of his life. So, for that
matter, should a thief, particularly one who has been forgiven multiple times,
despite being correct in an argument or two. I could see Loranna forgiving
Falco because of his sacrifices during the recent battles, but forgiveness
cannot last indefinitely."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 01:13 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 06:10 PM)
That doesn't matter," Goranthir said cooly. "A
murderer should be punished, despite noble aspects of other parts of his
life. So, for that matter, should a thief, particularly one who has been
forgiven multiple times, despite being correct in an argument or two. I
could see Loranna forgiving Falco because of his sacrifices during the recent
battles, but forgiveness cannot last indefinitely.
Tris laughed.
"I seem to have confused you people into thinking I'm fine with Falco. No.
I just think Isidor is a [censored] too. Don't challenge him to a friggen' DUEL
for stealing from you... tell Loranna... and she can put him in jail for a few
years until he learns some manners and forgets some of his skills."
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:17 AM
Falco Reflash, male argonian rogue currently
has a sly smirk on his face in an argument with Isidor.
"Don't lecture ME on morality Isidor... I know I'm not the perfect example
of it.... but I won't let you ruin a life by not going for Skyrim. I distinctly
remember you having second thoughs of going there because you 'loved someone
else' or something to that extent. As long as I'm here I won't let another
child be abandoned by his father and grow up... like me."
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:13 PM)
Tris laughed.
"I seem to have confused you people into thinking I'm fine with Falco. No.
I just think Isidor is a [censored] too. Don't challenge him to a friggen' DUEL
for stealing from you... tell Loranna... and she can put him in jail for a few
years until he learns some manners and forgets some of his skills."
"I agree," Goranthir said. "But it is up to the authority of the
Lady of Ald Raathim. Some kings I know prefer duels to lengthy trials."
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:13 PM)
Tris laughed.
"I seem to have confused you people into thinking I'm fine with Falco. No.
I just think Isidor is a [censored] too. Don't challenge him to a friggen' DUEL
for stealing from you... tell Loranna... and she can put him in jail for a few
years until he learns some manners and forgets some of his skills."
"Tris, ordinarily I'd agree with you, but I was with the group in Dagon
Fel when Isidor joined. Prison would kill his spirit; he's already had a decade
of it. And don't talk [censored]e about how we'd be glad to see you dead,
Isidor."
"Falco, you're partly to blame too. Whatever happens, no more stealing
from the group, got it?"
"Maybe it would be better to have a duel and get it out of your systems.
But it ends here."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 01:19 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:17 PM)
Falco Reflash, male argonian rogue currently has a sly smirk on
his face in an argument with Isidor.
"Don't lecture ME on morality Isidor... I know I'm not the perfect example
of it.... but I won't let you ruin a life by not going for Skyrim. I distinctly
remember you having second thoughs of going there because you 'loved someone
else' or something to that extent. As long as I'm here I won't let another
child be abandoned by his father and grow up... like me."
Loranna frowns.
"He said this last night? When everyone and their uncle was drunk as a
fish?" she asks Falco. "Or did he say this sometime before?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:23 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 03:19 PM)
Loranna frowns.
"He said this last night? When everyone and their uncle was drunk as
a fish?" she asks Falco. "Or did he say this sometime
before?"
"I have my ways Loranna. Lets put it at that." He turned to Isidor
"I'm ready when you are Isidor. Its high time somebody put you in your
place."
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:24 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 07:19 PM)
Loranna frowns.
"He said this last night? When everyone and their uncle was drunk as
a fish?" she asks Falco. "Or did he say this sometime
before?"
"An insult to Isidor's pride is still an insult whether there was alcohol
or truth involved," Goranthir said. "He has the right, if the Lady of
Ald Raathim permits it, to duel over that. The criminal matter of Falco's
thievery is a separate matter. There is no allowance for burglary with a
grounds in drunkeness as far as I know."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 01:25 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:23 PM)
I have my ways Loranna. Lets put it at that." He
turned to Isidor "I'm ready when you are Isidor. Its high time somebody
put you in your place.
"It's high time someone got you to answer a straight question with a
straight answer Falco," Loranna says. "I asked, when did Isidor say
he wasn't planning on going back to Skyrim. 'I have my ways' is not an answer
to that."
Posted by: Aki Sep 2 2005, 01:26 AM
OOC Summary
Reichi, the male Dunmeri Werewolf, is relaxing and eating in the dining room
after last night's festivities.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 06:23 PM)
I have my ways Loranna. Lets put it at that." He
turned to Isidor "I'm ready when you are Isidor. Its high time somebody
put you in your place.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 06:24 PM)
An insult to Isidor's pride is still an insult whether
there was alcohol or truth involved," Goranthir said. "He has the
right, if the Lady of Ald Raathim permits it, to duel over that. The
criminal matter of Falco's thievery is a separate matter. There is no
allowance for burglary with a grounds in drunkeness as far as I know.
"See, that's another thing about duels I learned, traveling with
Dom," Tris said. "The right person doesn't always win."
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:30 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 03:25 PM)
It's high time someone got you to answer a straight
question with a straight answer Falco," Loranna says. "I asked,
when did Isidor say he wasn't planning on going back to Skyrim. 'I have
my ways' is not an answer to that.
"I beleiev he mentioned to me a while ago not sure exactly when. He said
that there was no point in returning to Skyrim. He believe she was probably
dead or remarried anyway. If Isidor is too much of a coward to face his past
then I will look for the child myself..."
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 01:36 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:30 PM)
I beleiev he mentioned to me a while ago not sure exactly
when. He said that there was no point in returning to Skyrim. He believe she
was probably dead or remarried anyway. If Isidor is too much of a coward to
face his past then I will look for the child myself...
"Falco, quit throwing around words like 'coward'. Both of you have proven
yourselves enough times in the past, when the chips were down."
"But something occurs to me, and probably some of the rest of you. Why
didn't the girl go with Isidor into exile? Did her relatives keep her a total
prisoner, to prevent that?"
Shaka squeezed Anya's hand. Sorry that the morning had to turn into this, my
love, he thought.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:23 PM)
I have my ways Loranna. Lets put it at that." He
turned to Isidor "I'm ready when you are Isidor. Its high time somebody
put you in your place.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 07:25 PM)
It's high time someone got you to answer a straight
question with a straight answer Falco," Loranna says. "I asked,
when did Isidor say he wasn't planning on going back to Skyrim. 'I have
my ways' is not an answer to that.
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:30 PM)
I beleiev he mentioned to me a while ago not sure exactly
when. He said that there was no point in returning to Skyrim. He believe she
was probably dead or remarried anyway. If Isidor is too much of a coward to
face his past then I will look for the child myself...
"You are a liar, and a snake, as always. I was drunk, to the point of
passing out. I said "She might be dead." Isidor shook his head
"You truly have no honor, do you?" Isidor laughed at his last remark
"You'll look for the child, in Skyrim? Please don't joke." He laughed
again "Some time ago, try last night! You liar!"
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:39 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:27 PM)
See, that's another thing about duels I learned, traveling
with Dom," Tris said. "The right person doesn't always
win.
"The Nords would disagree, and so would some of the Altmer,"
Goranthir said, smiling a little despite himself. "The Gods would not
permit the wronged party to win the duel. If Isidor's cause is just, he will
win; if Falco's insult has more truth to it, he will ... I do not subscribe to
this belief, but it exists ..."
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:41 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 03:38 PM)
"You'll look for the child, in Skyrim? Please don't
joke.
I wouldn't jke about such a serious matter Isidor. I couldn't live with myself
f I didn't try and thats a fact. I really don't want the child to grow up on
the streets, to rob steal and kill to survive. Based on your total lack of
commitment to the child I'd say you do. Now I'll meet you in the arena."
He turned and left the castle.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:41 PM)
I wouldn't jke about such a serious matter Isidor. I couldn't
live with myself f I didn't try and thats a fact. I really don't want the child
to grow up on the streets, to rob steal and kill to survive. Based on your
total lack of commitment to the child I'd say you do. Now I'll meet you in the
arena." He turned and left the castle.
Isidor yelled after him "Lack of commitment? I WAS EXILED, YOU
[censored]!" He stormed out of the dining hall, and to the Arena.
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:42 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:41 PM)
He turned and left the castle.
"Loranna," said Goranthir. "Shall I call Dram?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:44 AM
Falco whistled whilst he strung one of the
arena bows. "Idiot... making a big scene. Guess I'm gonna have to shut him
up."
Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 01:44 AM
Vaan stepped up to the entrance of the
Castle, and knocked upon it's door.
"Nice place" He thought, before turning his gaze upon the sky.
"Nice sky too."
The Door Opened, and what Vaan presumed was a Servant opened the door
"Hello" Vaan said, with a degree of cheerfullness, he paused then, it
was essential to approach this in the correct manner. He put on a genuine smile
"I...request an audience with the Lady of This Castle".
"There, well done me" He thought again, awaiting the response of the
person whom he faced.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 01:44 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 06:39 PM)
The Nords would disagree, and so would some of the
Altmer," Goranthir said, smiling a little despite himself. "The Gods
would not permit the wronged party to win the duel. If Isidor's cause is
just, he will win; if Falco's insult has more truth to it, he will ... I do not
subscribe to this belief, but it exists ...
"It's wrong," Tris said, shaking his head. "Dom used to kill one
man a day, before he sat down to dinner. None of those men deserved to die,
they had no idea what they were facing, and no god helped them defeat the
greatest swordsman in High Rock. Honor is a stupid, stupid thing... if what you
mean by it is personal pride."
He turned to Isidor. "This is none of my business, and I've been trying to
stay out of it... but if it were my lover, and my child... I would never have
left. I would have found a way to sneak back and get her. They would have had
to kill me to get me to stop trying."
He was interrupted by Falco's departure. He whistled.
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 01:45 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 07:42 PM)
Loranna," said Goranthir. "Shall I call
Dram?
Loranna was already calling for Dram as Goranthir asks.
"Go get Falco and Isidor out of the Arena and lock them up," she
says. "They're both too hot-headed right now for their good or anyone
else's."
Dram nods and heads out to bring the two heores into custody.
Loranna gets up. " ... Sorry everyone," she says.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 01:48 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:45 PM)
Loranna was already calling for Dram as Goranthir asks.
"Go get Falco and Isidor out of the Arena and lock them up," she
says. "They're both too hot-headed right now for their good or
anyone else's."
Dram nods and heads out to bring the two heores into custody.
Loranna gets up. " ... Sorry everyone," she says.
"You're locking up a thief because he's HOT-HEADED?" Tris said.
"Loranna... sometimes I wonder about you."
He followed the others, to see the action.
Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 05:44 PM)
Falco whistled whilst he strung one of the arena bows.
"Idiot... making a big scene. Guess I'm gonna have to shut him up."
"You're not acting much better than he is, my brother theif."
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:53 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 03:50 PM)
You're not acting much better than he is, my brother
theif.
"I have no interest in going to jail, nor do I care If I'm no better than
he is... He will not abandon the child. I will be sure of that."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 01:53 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:48 PM)
You're locking up a thief because he's
HOT-HEADED?" Tris said. "Loranna... sometimes I wonder about
you.
He followed the others, to see the action.
"No, I'm locking them both up because they're hot-headed; I'm ALSO
locking Falco up pending throwing him out of Ald Raathim for stealing, or
worse," Loranna snaps, sparing a moment to nod to Vaan.
"Hello; sorry, I'll be with you as soon as I can," she says.
Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 01:56 AM
QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 05:53 PM)
I have no interest in going to jail, nor do I care If I'm
no better than he is... He will not abandon the child. I will be sure of
that.
"I was already making sure of that, Falco, I've been prodding him even
before the Arena was built. You may be worried for that child, but what you did
hasn't helped. Isidor doesn't take kindly at all to slights at his pride. Do
you think doing that would have made him go quicker? You need take a step
back."
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:59 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 07:53 PM)
"No, I'm locking them both up because they're
hot-headed; I'm ALSO locking Falco up pending throwing him out of Ald Raathim
for stealing, or worse," Loranna snaps, sparing a moment to nod to Vaan.
"Hello; sorry, I'll be with you as soon as I can," she says.
"What is Isidor's crime?" Goranthir wondered. "I'm sorry,
Loranna, I don't mean to question you, but he was insulted, and maybe he
shouldn't have been, but that does not seem like it should be a crime."
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 02:00 AM
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 02:35 AM
Thin-lipped, Loranna mutters a reply to Goran
that doesn't quite catch his ears ...
===
Dram and his guards bring Falco and Isidor to the jail, where Loranna
pronounces sentence upon Falco:
"For stealing in my domain, even after having been granted a reprieve for
a first offense, you are hereby banished from these lands, never to return
under pain of death. Your pay up till now is reclaimed, any stolen items you
have in your possession are reclaimed."
Having pronounced sentence, Loranna has Dram go through Falco's room, after
searching the Argonain thoroughly. The one-eyed rogue is left with the short on
his back, and a couple day's rations, and is escorted to Ald Raathim's borders
by Dram and his elite guards - who make Falco march at a rather brusque pace.
Once Dram returns, Loranna sighs once, and says "Right; there were things
we meant to do today, no?"
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 02:36 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 08:35 PM)
Thin-lopped, Loranna mutters a reply to Goran that doesn't quite
catch his ears ...
===
Dram and his guards bring Falco and Isidor to the jail, where Loranna
pronounces sentence upon Falco:
"For stealing in my domain, even after having been granted a reprieve for
a first offense, you are hereby banished from these lands, never to return
under pain of death. Your pay up till now is reclaimed, any stolen items
you have in your possession are reclaimed."
Having pronounced sentence, Loranna has Dram go through Falco's room, after
searching the Argonain thoroughly. The one-eyed rogue is left with the
short on his back, and a couple day's rations, and is escorted to Ald Raathim's
borders by Dram and his elite guards - who make Falco march at a rather brusque
pace.
Once Dram returns, Loranna sighs once, and says "Right; there were things
we meant to do today, no?"
"I'm so sorry about this. I didn't...I didn't want him expelled from the
lands. I just wanted to....I.." He didn't know what to say.
Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 02:38 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:35 PM)
Once Dram returns, Loranna sighs once, and says "Right;
there were things we meant to do today, no?"
"Um, yes. Shall we go back to the arena and fortifications talk, or to
Goranthir's christening?" Anya said, trying to shift the conversation.
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 08:38 PM)
"Um, yes. Shall we go back to the arena and fortifications
talk, or too Goranthir's christening?" Anya said, trying to shift the
conversation.
"I'd prefer the christening, myself," Loranna says, looking over to
Isidor.
"Don't blame yourself; it was his own foolishness that brought this upon
him," she says. More quietly, she mutters "He's lucky I didn't throw
him out long ago, to be honest ..."
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 02:46 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 07:36 PM)
"I'm so sorry about this. I didn't...I didn't want him
expelled from the lands. I just wanted to....I.." He didn't know what to
say.
"You didn't make him a thief, Isidor, so stop making yourself miserable
about it," Tris said. "He backed Loranna into a corner; he was here
on condition he wouldn't steal again, and he stole again. No way to save a fool
from himself sometimes."
He smiled at Goranthir. "It is a nice ship, you know."
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 02:49 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 08:45 PM)
"I'd prefer the christening, myself," Loranna says,
looking over to Isidor.
Magister Ryllil from the Mages Guild had in fact been standing there,
quietly, waiting.
Goranthir stood up on seeing him and bowed. "Kena Ryllil, sorry to keep
you."
The old Altmer tut-tutted. "Not at all, young sir. Had nothing better to
do anyhow. Quiet day at the Guild. Where is this blessed ship of yours,
anyhow?"
"In the harbor."
"Well, that's a good place for it," Ryllil smiled. "Shall we get
the ceremony started?"
Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 02:49 AM
Vaan didn't know what to do...
After a small amount of logical thought, (and some directions from one of the
Castle servants) Vaan headed to the docks, hoping to meet the so far Elusive
Lady Loranna.
He unclipped his Sword from his belt, in order to use it as a makeshift Walking
stick. Of course, he didnt need it, but he thought it looked better.
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 02:56 AM
QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 1 2005, 08:49 PM)
Vaan didn't know what to do...
After a small amount of logical thought, (and some directions from one of the
Castle servants) Vaan headed to the docks, hoping to meet the so far Elusive
Lady Loranna.
He unclipped his Sword from his belt, in order to use it as a makeshift Walking
stick. Of course, he didnt need it, but he thought it looked better.
As Dram lets Isidor out, Loranna Nods to the Altmer and smiles to Goranthir.
Seeing Vaan, she turns to him. "I'm sorry about that; that's not how I
usuially greet new visitors to my castle. I'm Dres Loranna Pyrel; a pleasure to
make your acquaintence."
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 08:56 PM)
As Dram lets Isidor out, Loranna Nods to the Altmer and smiles
to Goranthir.
Seeing Vaan, she turns to him. "I'm sorry about that; that's not how
I usuially greet new visitors to my castle. I'm Dres Loranna Pyrel; a
pleasure to make your acquaintence."
"Thank you." Was all Isidor said. He walked over to the dock, in time
for the christening.
Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 03:05 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 08:56 PM)
As Dram lets Isidor out, Loranna Nods to the Altmer and smiles
to Goranthir.
Seeing Vaan, she turns to him. "I'm sorry about that; that's not how
I usuially greet new visitors to my castle. I'm Dres Loranna Pyrel; a
pleasure to make your acquaintence."
"I understand" Answered Vaan, "It can only be natural that an
Important Lady like yourself is well occupied with tasks." Vaan Paused,
smiled, and continued "I am Lord Vaan Surethi of..." He stopped
suddenly "Yes, I am Lord Vaan Surethi, it is a pleasure to meet you."
He bowed.
"I would ask of you one thing M'Lady. But I shall not go into the Details
here, I intend to do that at the wedding, to which I understand we are both
invited." he paused once more "I would ask that you remember me for
that time, for I feel that it would be harder for me to introduce myself there.
I hope that you Agree to a further meeting at the wedding, It is quite
important to my concience. What do you say?"
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 03:09 AM
QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 1 2005, 09:05 PM)
I understand" Answered Vaan, "It can only be
natural that an Important Lady like yourself is well occupied with tasks."
Vaan Paused, smiled, and continued "I am Lord Vaan Surethi of..." He
stopped suddenly "Yes, I am Lord Vaan Surethi, it is a pleasure to meet
you.
He bowed, quite an Unnatural thing for one who seemed so old.
"I would ask of you one thing M'Lady. But I shall not go into the
Details here, I intend to do that at the wedding, to which I understand we are
both invited." he paused once more "I would ask that you remember me
for that time, for I feel that it would be harder for me to introduce myself
there. I hope that you Agree to a further meeting at the wedding, It is
quite important to my concience. What do you say?"
Loranna keeps a pleasant smile on her face. "A pleasure, my Lord, though I
admit I am curious as to where you hail," she says. "And still more
curious as to this thing you would ask of me at the wedding; pray tell, what is
it?"
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 03:15 AM
Isidor addressed Goranthir "I'm sorry
for runing your christening, I'm not feeling too great." He smiled around at
the group and made his way back to the tavern. He ordered a mead, and sat at a
back table. Kethiah he thought Where are you when I need you?.
ooc: Night, night.
Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 03:18 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 09:09 PM)
Loranna keeps a pleasant smile on her face. "A
pleasure, my Lord, though I admit I am curious as to where you hail," she
says. "And still more curious as to this thing you would ask of me
at the wedding; pray tell, what is it?"
"It involves The past, which I'm afraid Affects me greatly....and yet....I
know nothing of. It has come to my attention that you and those around you
played a large part in events that I would like to know about. You see M'lady,
I have been away for a long while. Of course, I would rather we talked about all
this at the Wedding, when I have gathered myself a little more, I'm in shock
you see."
He paused...a grave look came upon his face. "From where I Hail?
Well.....You see, I Lived most of my life In Vvardenfell, as a servant of the
Tribunal."
He stopped there, he knew that if his sources were correct, Loranna would
understand what he meant.
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 03:23 AM
QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 1 2005, 09:18 PM)
It involves The past, which I'm afraid Affects me
greatly....and yet....I know nothing of. It has come to my attention that
you and those around you played a large part in events that I would like to
know about. You see M'lady, I have been away for a long while. Of
course, I would rather we talked about all this at the Wedding, when I have
gathered myself a little more, I'm in shock you see.
He paused...a grave look came upon my face. "From where I
Hail? Well.....You see, I Lived most of my life In vvardenfell, as a
servant of the Tribunal."
He stopped there, he knew that if his sources were correct, Loranna would
understand what he meant.
Loranna's expression shows shr understands what he means.
What, exactly, do you say to someone in Vaan's position? "I'm Sorry"
doesn't even begin to address the matter, and is almost outright insulting.
"We will talk more at the wedding, if that's what you wish, serjo,"
Loranna says, a sad smile on her face.
Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 03:31 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 09:23 PM)
Loranna's expression shows shr understands what he means.
What, exactly, do you say to someone in Vaan's position? "I'm
Sorry" doesn't even begin to address the matter, and is almost outright
insulting.
"We will talk more at the wedding, if that's what you wish, serjo,"
Loranna says, a sad smile on her face.
"Yes M'Lady, Please Understand that I harbour no hatred in my heart for
anyone, and I Desire No revenge. All I would need is answers. Thankyou for
agreeing to see me, In order that My Mind can be at rest with the world once
more."
He gave a smile, but his red eyes betrayed his true feeling. Sorrow.
"At The Wedding, I will be in Guild Colours, red and black, I shouldn't be
too hard to spot. Farewell, for now I must begin my travel to place of our next
meeting, Thankyou so much."
Having said this, he once again unclipped his sword (Still in it's scabbard)
from his belt, in order that it be used as his Walking Stick. He Bowed to
Loranna, and turned to leave.
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 03:35 AM
“A fine vessel,” Ryllil said on seeing
Goranthir’s ship at the docks. “What is her name?”
“The Akarvina.”
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 09:35 PM)
“A fine vessel,” Ryllil said on seeing Goranthir’s ship at the
docks. “What is her name?”
“The Akarvina.”
Loranna watches Vaan go, wondering about the upcoming wedding. The bride
remembered the insanity of the Azurites, and now someone who wanted to know
what happened during the Dawn ...
She turns and smiles to Goranthir. "A fine name," she says, her eyes
drawn to the figure of Kyne on the prow.
Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 03:46 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 07:39 PM)
Loranna watches Vaan go, wondering about the upcoming
wedding. The bride remembered the insanity of the Azurites, and now
someone who wanted to know what happened during the Dawn ...
She turns and smiles to Goranthir. "A fine name," she says, her
eyes drawn to the figure of Kyne on the prow.
"So how about the figurehead? Did Diamond get it finished before she,
um... did she get it done?" Anya asked.
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 03:47 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 09:46 PM)
"So how about the figurehead? Did Diamond get it finished
before she, um... did she get it done?" Anya asked.
"No," Goranthir whispered, pointing it out on the bowsprit. "I
like it unfinished. She can finish it when she comes back."
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 03:48 AM
Isidor sat in the tavern, thinking and
drinking. He felt sorry for Falco. He never wanted to see him leave. Isidor
left some gold on the table, and walked back to the docks. "Sorry about
that." He said to the group. "I needed a drink. Truly a fine vessel,
Goranthir. Truly a sight."
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 03:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 09:48 PM)
Isidor sat in the tavern, thinking and drinking. He felt sorry
for Falco. He never wanted to see him leave. Isidor left some gold on the
table, and walked back to the docks. "Sorry about that." He said to
the group. "I needed a drink. Truly a fine vessel, Goranthir. Truly a
sight."
A good sized crowd had gathered at the dock. Fishermen going about their work,
but curious at the sight. Villagers with no other entertainment. A large crew
of Nords that Goranthir had hired. A beautiful day of blue skies and white
clouds.
Ryllil closed his eyes and raised his hands. The seabirds took to flight as
they sensed the surge of energy falling on the harbor before it was visually
apparently. A golden light rose between the old Altmer, Goranthir, and the
ship, which then passed through each person in the crowd. It was a gentle
touch, like a kiss.
He began to chant in Aldmeris, and Goranthir began singing along as well. He
knew these christening ceremonies well, though this was his first boat.
“To what ancestral spirit do you dedicate this craft?” Ryllil asked in song.
“Onialle,” Goranthir sang back.
Witnesses would swear that they saw, for a brief moment, the shining golden
image of a young girl, Goranthir’s cousin, appear on the deck of the ship. It
was just an instant, a blink of the eye, and she was gone.
“Introduce Akarvina to the spirits of the water so they will know and welcome
her,” said Ryllil, climbing on board. Goranthir followed, together with the
crew. He called back to the crowd. “Friends, all aboard if you wish. We’ll just
be gone for an hour or two.”
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 09:50 PM)
“Introduce Akavina to the spirits of the water so they will know
and welcome her,” said Ryllil, climbing on board. Goranthir followed,
together with the crew. He called back to the crowd. “Friends, all aboard
if you wish. We’ll just be gone for an hour or two.”
"All aboard?" Isidor said with a smile "Sounds good." He
got on board and stood next to Goranthir. "You are a lucky man, Goranthir.
With this boat, you could sail of Tamriel. All of Nirn, even. That's what every
man wants, isn't it? Freedom."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 03:55 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 09:50 PM)
A good sized crowd had gathered at the dock. Fishermen
going about their work, but curious at the sight. Villagers with no other
entertainment. A large crew of Nords that Goranthir had hired. A
beautiful day of blue skies and white clouds.
Ryllil closed his eyes and raised his hands. The seabirds took to flight
as they sensed the surge of energy falling on the harbor before it was visually
apparently. A golden light rose between the old Altmer, Goranthir, and the
ship, which then passed through each person in the crowd. It was a gentle
touch, like a kiss.
He began to chant in Aldmeris, and Goranthir began singing along as well.
He knew these christening ceremonies well, though this was his first boat.
“To what ancestral spirit do you dedicate this craft?” Ryllil asked in song.
“Onialle,” Goranthir sang back.
Witnesses would swear that they saw, for a brief moment, the shining golden
image of a young girl, Goranthir’s cousin, appear on the deck of the
ship. It was just an instant, a blink of the eye, and she was gone.
“Introduce Akavina to the spirits of the water so they will know and welcome
her,” said Ryllil, climbing on board. Goranthir followed, together with
the crew. He called back to the crowd. “Friends, all aboard if you
wish. We’ll just be gone for an hour or two.”
Loranna finds herself for a brief second feeling a bit odd, seeing the image of
Goranthir's cousin ...
Now stop that, she tells herself. You've been foolish enough for one
day.
She climbs aboard, smiling and asking "So, Captain, where shall we
sail?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 03:56 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 09:55 PM)
All aboard?" Isidor said with a smile "Sounds
good." He got on board and stood next to Goranthir. "You are a lucky
man, Goranthir. With this boat, you could sail of Tamriel. All of Nirn, even.
That's what every man wants, isn't it? Freedom.
"Not lucky, rich," Goranthir laughed. "You are welcome to
sail with me anytime, Isidor. You know your way around a ship?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 03:57 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 09:55 PM)
She climbs aboard, smiling and asking "So, Captain, where
shall we sail?"
"To Gnisis and back?" Goranthir grinned. "What do you
think?"
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 03:59 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 09:56 PM)
"Not lucky, rich," Goranthir laughed. "You
are welcome to sail with me anytime, Isidor. You know your way around a
ship?"
"Are they not one in the same?" Isidor asked with a smile. "I
know my way around a ship, well enough. Growing up in Skyrim, you have
to."
"Gnisis? Hmm. Never been there."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 09:57 PM)
To Gnisis and back?" Goranthir grinned. "What do
you think?
"I think your ship must have wings if we're gonna make it to Gnisis and
back in an hour or two," Loranna laughs. "Right now I'm perfectly
happy just to sail on the open sea for a while."
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 04:06 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 10:00 PM)
I think your ship must have wings if we're gonna make it
to Gnisis and back in an hour or two," Loranna laughs. "Right
now I'm perfectly happy just to sail on the open sea for a while.
"It does have wings, actually," Goranthir laughed, pointing down the
side of the ship. Many of the Nords had gone below deck, and now oars had
appeared along the sides. "Even with Kynareth's blessing, it should go
twice the speed of a comparable ship of its size."
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 04:07 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 10:06 PM)
It does have wings, actually," Goranthir laughed,
pointing down the side of the ship. Many of the Nords had gone below
deck, and now oars had appeared along the sides. "Even with Kynareth's
blessing, it should go twice the speed of a comparable ship of its size.
"Sounds good to me then."
ooc: This time I mean it, good night. 
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 10:07 PM)
Sounds good to me then.
"Well, perhaps we should limit our trip to a cruise along the coast,"
Goranthir smiled. "No use alarming people we don't know with the sudden
appearance of a strange warship. Speaking of which --"
He called to the crew: "Unfurl the flags!"
Three flags: House Dres, the Royal Flag of Morrowind, and the Royal Flag of
Firsthold were unfurled, each on equal standing.
The ship went fast, very fast. It was like riding a giant. The forecastle was
tall, sixty feet above the water.
Sprayed by wind, sun, and water, the group spent an hour and a half flying
through the sea, while Ryllil chanted to the sea spirits, and then they
returned home.
ooc: I too am out of here for a couple hours.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 05:10 AM
Onialle... must be the girl he watched
die...
Tris was familiar with ships, but he had never seen a ceremony such as the
Altmer performed. Altmer were legendary seagoers.
This massive, yet graceful creature was very different from the ponderous
galleons Tris was used to in High Rock.
It was a perfect day for sailing. Auspicious.
Once, not too very long ago, Tris's father had planned to buy him a ship, to
turn his unruly son into a sea captain. Tris breathed deep of the sea air,
turned his face to the sun, and thought that just once in his life, maybe his
father had come close to understanding him.
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 05:17 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 11:10 PM)
Onialle... must be the girl he watched die...
Tris was familiar with ships, but he had never seen a ceremony such as the
Altmer performed. Altmer were legendary seagoers.
This massive, yet graceful creature was very different from the ponderous
galleons Tris was used to in High Rock.
It was a perfect day for sailing. Auspicious.
Once, not too very long ago, Tris's father had planned to buy him a ship, to
turn his unruly son into a sea captain. Tris breathed deep of the sea air,
turned his face to the sun, and thought that just once in his life, maybe his
father had come close to understanding him.
Loranna watches the sea speed underneath the ship, then looks up to the sky,
relaxing. The ride was smoother and faster than any she had experienced before,
and she found herself wondering what a life as a seafarer might be like.
She looks over to Tris, and smiles.
Posted by: One87xe Sep 2 2005, 05:33 AM
*...The Drunken Guar...Inn/Tavern...*
"A Telvanni Magister you say?"
Hurst: "Aye"
"And what makes you think she'd help us?"
Hurst: "I be havin' no clue"
Uniqua: "It is worth a shot...the Telvanni are fairly liberal...even if
they are misunderstood"
"Misunderstood? Surely you jest"
Uniqua: "Ok...so they only do things for themselves...it's still our best
chance"
"It's not a chance...its a gamble"
Ami: "We're almost done counting"
"This seems a little too good to be true...I'll go discuss it with this so
called Telvanni Magister"
*...One then departs for the Shop...*
...edited for clarity...
Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 06:14 AM
Anya stood at the rail, keeping her eyes
focused on the land as best as she could. "I hate water, I hate boats. Why
did I come?" she muttered.
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 06:14 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 11:17 PM)
Loranna watches the sea speed underneath the ship, then looks up
to the sky, relaxing. The ride was smoother and faster than any she had
experienced before, and she found herself wondering what a life as a seafarer
might be like.
She looks over to Tris, and smiles.
Shaka stood in the rigging of the ship, a little thoughtful despite the perfect
day and old friends. I'm sorry, Falco, he thought, even if you had free will,
like all of us. Sometimes it seemed as if the brash Argonian rogue had been
adventuring with them for longer than the less than half-year it had in fact
been.
He glanced down at Loranna and Tris. Shaka understood that along with Loranna's
power came responsibility for the lives of her people.
Her yoke is light upon us, he thought to himself.
Shaka looked at the grumbling Anya and smiled. He vaulted off the rigging and
invoked Slowfall, landing lightly near Anya.
"Not your element, is it, Anya. Nor mine, really." But as he stood at
the rail, his smile didn't leave.
Maybe we'll see Falco again, he thought, either at the wedding or in some other
province. For now, there was a fair wind and a young prince whom Shaka and all
sensed was destined for something.
Posted by: Shardie Sep 2 2005, 06:53 AM
A dream under the Azure Sky
Memories... memories of the Moonlight, yet under this azure sky, thats all I
can think about... memories
Drevious put down his Daikatana as Maranda looked to the blue sky
"Your block is poor, lets try again" Drevious said
"If you did not hit so hard..." Maranda said
"Yet any foe will fight you with all youve got, so I cant go easy on
you" Drevious replied, casting a heal all ailments on Maranda and offering
his hand to pull her off the ground, Maranda blushed, and pushed herself off
the ground, "Drevious, can I ask you a question?"
"Certianly, what?"
"Why are you here, and more importantly HOW are you here?"
"The why is not for you to know, dear Maranda, the how I can tell you. I
am here by a pact with a Mortal, and I can not leave intill the terms of that
pact are resolved"
"Then why are you here with me then?" she asked
"Because you are a part of the Pact, dear Maranda" he said quietly
"Then dont go easy on me this time," she said, readying her sword
"Oh, I wont..." he sheathed his Daikatana, and whispered an
incratation, as the mist that had been setting that evening slowly formed into
a narrow bladed sword as Maranda Charged Again
Posted by: Shardie Sep 2 2005, 07:31 AM
"Where do you think your going?" Maranda said to the retreating
figure, an Iron broadsword in her hand, her robes tattered. The figure in the
black robe turned and threw the body of a dead cat to Maranda's feet,
"What will you do about this?" he said in a croaky voice, turning to
face Maranda, his face concealed by the darkness of the hood covering his face
"I'll kill you, thats what I'll do!" she said, charging towards the
figure. She could have sworn she saw a smile, as he raised his gloved hand, and
with a massive force, she was thrown from her feet, thrown almost twenty feet.
Barely contious she looked at the man, walking away into the distance, 'I want
to be stronger" she said, crying, "I want to be stronger so I can
beat him"
"I can help you become stronger" a voice said, almost in her minds
eye
"Then please, help me get stronger" Maranda pleaded, she could feel
her insides bleeding, she had no potions left. A small girl walked in front of
her, deep blue ageless eyes, long brown hair, the most beautiful face, dressed
in robes of Blue and White, "If you stay here, you will die. Do you want
that?" the girl said
"No"
"Do you want to be stronger?"
"Yes"
"Then give yourself to me, and you will become stronger"
"Yes" she muttered, with her seemingly last breath
Maranda opened her eyes and looked at the Azure sky
"You dont have to hit so hard!" She yelled at Drevious, it was like
his blade passed right through Maranda's Parry... but she remembered somthing
she would never forget, the day her life changed.
why do I remember these things? Why here? Why now?
Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 10:46 AM
Summary for Nalion
Nalion, a male Breton mage has returned from Cyrodiil after the world has been
restored and the Emperor was saved. He's recently spoken with Doll, a girl with
whom he has fallen in love, but the conversation ended with Doll leaving with a
troubled look on her face.
Nalion isn't particularly in a celebratory mood and he has retreated to
someplace to think. He still intends to go to the wedding of Lyssia and Landon
in Daggerfall, though.
Posted by: Shardie Sep 2 2005, 02:10 PM
A dream under the full Moon
Darkness... it was the colour that always reminded of her. Yes, laying here
under the full moon, she could remember her so vividly so clearly that day...
Lyssia opened her eyes and looked at the moon above her. She was laying on the
roof, contemplating her wedding in a few days time, the trapdoor opened, and
landon popped his head through, "You heading to bed, babe?" he said
sweetly
"Yeah, I'll be there in a sec" Lyssia replied
"'kay, don't fall asleep up there" Landon replied before closing the
trapdoor behind him
"I don't know what you want!" he yelled
"Yes you do, Baron Biennie, I am the Archfiend, and I am after it"
said the cloaked figure
"Archfiend? So its you. You will never get it, its hidden too well for you
to find" Baron Biennie replied, as Lyssia looked through the keyhole in
fear, "I mean who would call themselves such a stupid name like
"Archfiend?" he said, as a black cat slinked out from the door on the
other side of the room. The Archfiends eyes gazed at the cat
"So hide it in plain sight, did you?" he said as Maranda ran after
the kitty, picking it up and holding it in her hands. The Fiend slowly walked
towards Maranda and the kitty
"NOOO" Baron Biennie yelled, as he drew his Iron Broadsword and
charged at the fiend before him, "You will not touch my daughter!"
"QUIET!!!!" said the fiend, in his croaky voice, a bolt of energy
striking him down as he yanked the kitty from Maranda, and disappeared,
obviously a recall spell. Maranda ran up to her father, "Father! Father!
are you okay?"
"I am, but please save Mr Fluffles from his grasp" he said weakly
"NO your more important than the kitty" Maranda cried as Lyssia came
out of her hiding place
"There is not much time, you must go soon, stop him at the alter of the
winds in the Alak'r Desert, you must stop him, Maranda, Lyssia can keep a watch
over me" he said, his voice weakening as the door busted open and members
of the town guard rushed to Baron Biennie's side. Maranda picked up the sword
from beside her father, and sprinted out the door
Lyssia opened her eyes and looked at the moon, sinking below the horizon. Was
it that late already? Had she fallen asleep? She yawned, and headed back into
the house, hoping Landon did not notice her missing
Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 02:34 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 09:39 PM)
Loranna watches Vaan go, wondering about the upcoming
wedding. The bride remembered the insanity of the Azurites, and now
someone who wanted to know what happened during the Dawn ...
As Vaan Left Ald Raathim, he paused, and looked down at a nearby pool, his
reflection looked straight back at him, he must've looked about 30 years
old....He wasn't.
His eyes turned to his Sword, which he was using as a walking stick (that he
didnt need).
"I really should get myself A proper stick" He thought quickly, and
carried on his way.
Posted by: Shardie Sep 2 2005, 03:04 PM
A dream under the Twilight Mists
Wind how I hate the wind" he thought as he stood at the alter, in
his left hand a dagger, in his right a Cat, struggling to get free. The
scratches and the bites were nothing through the mailed glove that he wore. He
knocked the cat out uncontious with the blunt end of his dagger, and placed the
animal on the Altar. He peirced the cats heart in an instant with the razor
sharp dagger and shook his hooded head. "Darn that Biennie, he evaded me
for so long. But finally," he pulled a jewel from the cats innards,
"I have it. Only two more to go," he finished, putting the jewel in a
bag by his side, "And then I will gain my desire
"And what would that be?" a voice said
He turned to face the girl who had chased him. Dirty brown hair, tied up in a
short ponytail, her eyes were of fire, "What did you do to my kitty?"
"Why, I killed him" he said meninglessly
"You. Why did you do that to papa?" the girl asked angrily, a sword
being unskilly held in her hands
"because Baron Biennie has got in my way all the too many times" he
replied slowly walking off
"Your not getting away with this!" she yelled, charging towards him.
He turned, "Undiciplined" he fired a telekinesis spell at her,
pushing her back. But surprisingly the girl kept her footing, "Oh? you
might offer more resistance than I expected..." he turned, "Then
entertain me"
"I shall!" she yelled, conjouring a Scamp who charged towards him,
yet with the flick of the wrist it was gone, a fireball this time, but a shield
spell broke the impact of it
"Oh, you have potential dear, but you have no skill" he smiled and
blasted a frost spell at the girl, who attepted a shield spell, but it was too
low a quality to stop the attack, blasting her to her knees
He opened his eyes and looked over the twilight mist, "It is this that
still connects us, my dear Maranda" he said, looking over the towers of
the city before him, before peering into the bag, "Only one more to
go"
Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 03:24 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 1 2005, 10:14 PM)
"Not your element, is it, Anya. Nor mine,
really." But as he stood at the rail, his smile didn't leave.
"No, no it isn't. People weren't meant to float on water. And it makes me
sick." she grumbled.
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 03:36 PM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:24 AM)
"No, no it isn't. People weren't meant to float on water. And
it makes me sick." she grumbled.
Shaka brushed aside her hair for a moment and placed a hand at her temple. A
white glow could be faintly seen.
"Does that help a little, elf?" he said.
"If we had had the time, I would have liked a voyage to the wedding with
you. But maybe it's just as well that the group will use the Mage Guild
transport."
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 03:57 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 09:36 AM)
Shaka brushed aside her hair for a moment and placed a hand at
her temple. A white glow could be faintly seen.
"Does that help a little, elf?" he said.
"If we had had the time, I would have liked a voyage to the wedding with
you. But maybe it's just as well that the group will use the Mage Guild
transport."
"Why not sail to Daggerfall now? The wedding's only a few days away."
Posted by: raithen Sep 2 2005, 03:59 PM
QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 2 2005, 08:34 AM)
As Vaan Left Ald Raathim, he paused, and looked down at a nearby
pool, his reflection looked straight back at him, he must've looked about 30
years old....He wasn't.
His eyes turned to his Sword, which he was using as a walking stick (that he
didnt need).
"I really should get myself A proper stick" He thought quickly, and
carried on his way.
Clevestous Clive awoke. But it was hard to wake up, he had to struggle with his
mind. It was a battle inside his head, and he could hear every sword cling,
every stone crumble, and every catapult fling like it was next to him.
His body would say: I need to stretch and walk around a bit. Please let me get
up.
His mind would say: Dear lord! No! I need to rest. Now stay down here so I can
slip into unconciousness.
His brain would say: I am merly a collection of impulses translated into
thought.
And his left arm would say: I feel funny.
Eventualy Clive awoke, but he felt like crap. That's when he realized he had
been lying in a pile of dung. Great, he thought to himself, I'm not
dead, but I might as well be. He sat up and began making an effort to check
his clothing. He found the small pouch of netch leather that he usualy kept his
money in-but it was empty.
But he still had his iron dagger and his silver long-sword with him, and he
still had that amulet his father had given him before he died.
"So first they knock me unconcious, then rob me, then drop me off in the
middle of nowhere!" He looked around, noticing that he didn't recognize
anything around him. "Where am I, anyway?" he wondered out loud.
Clive got up and started walking around in a dull, listless state, looking for
something to do or somewhere to go.
After a few hours of this, he came apon a small stream. He took a drink, his
long black hair falling into the watter and getting wet, and he almost
instantly felt refreshed. So I've been out for a while then... Damn those
assasins!
What was that? Over there. A person. Thank the nine! A person! He saw a
person walking a little distance away. Clive noted that the person was using
his sword as a walking stick... So the person was rich? Then again, if Idid
rob him, he looks a lot more powerful then me. Better just ask him for
directions instead.
He walked up behind the Dunmer male, and said, "you know, you'll ruin your
sword if you keep on jabbing it into the ground like that... Unless it's
enchanted, of course." He gave a friendly smile.
Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 04:05 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Sep 2 2005, 09:59 AM)
He walked up behind the Dunmer male, and said, "you know,
you'll ruin your sword if you keep on jabbing it into the ground like that...
Unless it's enchanted, of course." He gave a friendly smile.
"Coincidently" Replied Vaan, "I was just thinking that same
thing" He returned the friendly smile "And yes, the sword is
enchanted" He chuckled to himself.
He paused for a while, looking the Man up and down, then spoke again.
"What do you require of this poor soul?"
Posted by: raithen Sep 2 2005, 04:07 PM
QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 2 2005, 10:05 AM)
"Coincidently" Replied Vaan, "I was just thinking
that same thing" He returned the friendly smile "And yes, the
sword is enchanted" He chuckled to himself.
He paused for a while, looking the Man up and down, then spoke again.
"What do you require of this poor soul?"
"Well, I've had a rather unfortunate run-in with the-ah well, nevermind
that. I have no clue where I am, and I require directions to the nearest town.
If you so please to give me them, I'll be in your debt."
Posted by: Moonblink Sep 2 2005, 04:09 PM
Ahjaar woke.
She had fallen asleep in a chair by Luxi's bed.
She stood up and looked down at the pale girl.
Luxi hadden't woke since she was in the other place with the other 7.
Since then, she had been 'asleep.'
She ocasionally moved, but other then that, she was lifeless.
Well, not exactly.
Ahjaar kissed Luxi's fore head. Luxi's breathing quickned, as it always did
when she felt someone touch her.
Ahjaar left, closeing the door behind her.
Posted by: Shardie Sep 2 2005, 05:15 PM
"Its morning" Issac said softly to
his fellow Paladins, each of whom awoke. Today was the day they shone thier
ceremonial armour, whilst Landon and Lyssia went through the rehersals for the
ceremony itself. Maranda was practicing her swordsmanship with a hansome dunmer
noble she had been seeing quite a bit of recently. Lacoriz spat as he saw her
being all friendly with this noble through the window, he would show him who
the better swordsman is
Posted by: Moonblink Sep 2 2005, 05:35 PM
Luxi sat cross legged in a prison of vast
whiteness.
A large bubble appeared in front og her, showing her Ahjaar, kissing her on the
forehead. At the same time she felt it, too.
She rubbed her forehead, then popped the bubble.
How much longer was she going to be here?
Everyonce in a while a memory would pop up and play over again, but most of the
time she sat in the vast whiteness.
Then something happened that she did not expect. It was not a memory, beckoning
her to watch, but a very large bubble, big enough for a man to stand in. And
there was someone standing in it. A Golden Saint.
The bubble popped. and she stepped down.
She smilied at Luxi.
Do you know who I am?
Luxi, still sitting, looked up at her wide eyed.
"No."
My name is Shamakand.
The Golden Saint grinned.
Luxi gasped. "What?"
I am Shamakand, your amulet.
"Are you the one keeping me here?"
Yes.
"Why?"
Because you were foolish, child! You put both of us in danger!
"Huh?"
Shamakand sighed.
When Mara was talking to you, you should of just played along. Not attacked
her! I would have gotten you out! But nooo! You had to play little miss hero
and blast her.
Then you made me kill the swarm of Dreugh.
That made me use ALL of my energy supply, forcing my to take energy from you!
"Is that why I was weak?"
Duh. And you still are weak. I'm keeping you here untill you heal.
"Why did you kill the Dreugh then? If it made you weaker?"
Because they would have killed you all!
Shamakand sighed.
You still are a child, and do not understand things. I must go now.
"Wait!" Luxi stood up.
Yes?
"When are you going to let me wake up?"
Soon.
Shamakand left Luxi to her thoughts.
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 07:04 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 09:57 AM)
Why not sail to Daggerfall now? The wedding's only a few
days away.
"She's already turning for home, Isidor," said Shaka. "Loranna
probably has to make a lot of arrangements first anyway; talk to her seneschal,
for one. And we weren't going to show up at Lyssia's wedding with only the
clothes on our back," he added wryly.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 07:08 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 01:04 PM)
"She's already turning for home, Isidor," said
Shaka. "Loranna probably has to make a lot of arrangements first
anyway; talk to her seneschal, for one. And we weren't going to
show up at Lyssia's wedding with only the clothes on our back," he added
wryly.
"Good point, as always, Shaka."
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 07:16 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 01:08 PM)
Good point, as always, Shaka.
"Not really, but thanks, Iz." Shaka watched the sun sparkle off the
coastal waters, his arm around Anya's shoulders. "I have to admit the idea
is tempting, to just hit the road again . . . ."
"Goranthir really knew what he was doing when he asked Diamond to create
the figurehead. We've got to look in on her before we leave for the
wedding."
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 07:18 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 01:16 PM)
Not really, but thanks, Iz." Shaka watched the
sun sparkle off the coastal waters, his arm around Anya's shoulders.
"I have to admit the idea is tempting, to just hit the road again . . .
.
"Goranthir really knew what he was doing when he asked Diamond to create
the figurehead. We've got to look in on her before we leave for the
wedding."
"Yeah, as I said, the ship is breathaking." He paused and looked out
at the water "Do you think we'll see Falco again? At the wedding
perhaps?"
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 07:29 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 01:18 PM)
Yeah, as I said, the ship is breathaking." He paused
and looked out at the water "Do you think we'll see Falco again? At the
wedding perhaps?
"I kind of hope so. . . . Anya, you weren't with us then, but I just
remembered the first time Falco stole while in Ald Raathim. We were having a
cookout on the beach, and he sneaked into the castle, no less."
"I thought being caught by Dram would have been lesson enough, and it was
for a while."
After a second, Shaka added, "I wonder if Tsei followed him out of Daruhn
. . . ."
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 07:35 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 01:29 PM)
"I kind of hope so. . . . Anya, you weren't with us
then, but I just remembered the first time Falco stole while in Ald
Raathim. We were having a cookout on the beach, and he sneaked into the
castle, no less."
"I thought being caught by Dram would have been lesson enough, and it was
for a while."
After a second, Shaka added, "I wonder if Tsei followed him out of Daruhn
. . . ."
Isidor didn't say anything, but looked out a the water. "Well, if we see
him at the wedding, I'm going to ask him to come to Skyrim with me. I guess I
seem like some sort of deserting father, and I don't want that." He
laughed "Wonder what Kethiah will think of this."
Posted by: One87xe Sep 2 2005, 07:42 PM
*...The Shop of Ald Raathim (wth is the name
of this place?)...as One enters the shop his eyes focus on a well dressed woman
apparently caught up in a heated argument with what appears to be a C&E
Inspector...One moves closer to hear what their saying...*
Distressed Woman: "What the hell do you mean the property doesn't
exist?"
C&E Guy: "Just that...the property belongs to another"
Distressed Woman: "But Mistress Therana told me personally that the land
was mine"
C&E Guy: "Look...you cant build anything unless you have the
deed...you dont have the deed so I suggest you get one...now good day!!"
Distressed Woman: "So thats it huh? I'm just left high and dry?"
C&E Guy: "I am sorry, go back, get the correct deed, and you can build
whatever your heart desires"
Distressed Woman: "What!! You think its easy to go back and forth between
Tel Branora?"
C&E Guy: "Your a Magister in House Telvanni right? I'd think you have
a way to go back...now if you'll kindly excuse me"
*...the C&E guy then leaves the store...the Distressed Woman is almost in
tears when One approaches her...*
Distressed Woman weepily: "Damn that crazy [censored] Therana!!"
"Hello...I wasn't trying to eavesdrop but I couldn't help but overhear
your situation...perhaps I can help"
Distressed Woman: "*Sniff*...and how do you intend to help me?"
"I'm good at stuff like this...my names One by the way"
Distressed Woman: "You really think you can help? I'm Devina
Matellius...Magister of House Telvanni"
*...the duo continue their discussion...*
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 07:45 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 01:35 PM)
Isidor didn't say anything, but looked out a the water.
"Well, if we see him at the wedding, I'm going to ask him to come to
Skyrim with me. I guess I seem like some sort of deserting father, and I don't
want that." He laughed "Wonder what Kethiah will think of this."
"You, working together with Falco instead of at each others' throats?
Sounds a lot better than duelling like a couple of spoiled nobles."
"I wouldn't mind seeing Kethiah again. The last time, I nearly disrupted a
writ she was serving. Come to think of it, that assassination was officially an
'accident', and I've said too much already." He remembered the orc mage in
Ald Raathim who had been killed during the harvest festival.
"I hope you can work it out with her, Isidor. You're playing with fire,
but just the fact that you've held her interest this far says a lot for you.
One day at a time, Nord."
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 07:46 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 01:45 PM)
You, working together with Falco instead of at each
others' throats? Sounds a lot better than duelling like a couple of spoiled
nobles.
"I wouldn't mind seeing Kethiah again. The last time, I nearly
disrupted a writ she was serving. Come to think of it, that assassination
was officially an 'accident', and I've said too much already." He
remembered the orc mage in Ald Raathim who had been killed during the harvest
festival.
"I hope you can work it out with her, Isidor. You're playing with
fire, but just the fact that you've held her interest this far says a lot for
you. One day at a time, Nord."
"Well, I don't know too many women who like the idea of their lover having
a child an a girlfriend in another province. If Falco doesn't piss me off, or
offend any Nords, he'll be fine in Skyrim."
Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Sep 2 2005, 07:51 PM
He heard some noises. It was completely
dark. Strange... Even at pitch black night there should be the stars for a
light. Although he could be somewhere inside, but even there should be some
lamps. Dizzyly he listened to the conversation.
“Is he gonna make it? His face looks really bad...” one voice said.
“He must, or else the lord will have our heads. I fear though that he will not
ever see again... His eyes were literally molten when we found him. Luckily we
found his ears though. I re-attached them.” another voice responded.
“What about the son of the lord? Were you able to do anything to his corpse?”
third voice asked.
“Like what? He was literally ashes..” the first voice answered.
He spent the few following moments still in haze. Then it all rushed back to
him.
He remembered. He and the lord's son, Daskhin, had gone for a hunt to the
forest. He was supposed to protect the young dunmer. He had thought, ah, so
naively, that nothing but beasts of the forest would endanger his protegé in
his father's own woods. Then he had seen the altmer wizard among the trees. He
saw the fireball forming in his hands. He tried to run and take the ball
instead of Daskhin, but he was too far away, too far...
“Look, I think he's concious! Quick, tell the lord, that he's awake, atleast
for a while.”
He was consumed by the red hot river of pain. He passed out.
* * * *
He heard a familiar voice from the darkness. Someone shook him hard. “What
happened?! Who was it!?” The voice was furious. In the end it broke in to a
sob.
“Calm down, my lord. That doesn't help a thing. His unconcious again.”
“Calm down!? I'm gonna show you some calming down!” He heard someone pull a
sword from sheath. After that he heard a door open, and people running in.
He passed out again.
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 09:09 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 01:46 PM)
Well, I don't know too many women who like the idea of
their lover having a child an a girlfriend in another province. If Falco
doesn't piss me off, or offend any Nords, he'll be fine in Skyrim.
Another ship appeared on the horizon as they moved back towards the port. It
was a smaller ship, marked with the flag of House Dres and Bodrom Mora.
Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 09:51 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 09:09 PM)
Another ship appeared on the horizon as they moved back towards
the port. It was a smaller ship, marked with the flag of House Dres and
Bodrom Mora.
The water was softly caressing his bare feet as the waves washed over a sandy
beach near Ald Raathim. The sound of the waves was soothing and the salty
breeze blew lightly in his brown hair.
Nalion seemed to look over the Inner Sea, however, in truth, his gaze was
directed inwards. There were many thoughts that raced through his mind, the
events of the last days in Cyrodiil and the tales of the Eight, but most
importantly about a girl with Akavirian features...
Two moving points still a good way off the shore caught his attention, though.
As they drew nearer, Nalion recognized the impressive outline of Goranthir's
new ship. The other point took a bit longer to see clearly. When the other ship
was close enough, the House Dres banners were easily recognizable, the second
banner he could not identify at first. Then, the Breton mage recalled a
conversation he had with Loranna before Raithmat's banishing.
Bodrom Mora and the nobles Vendama and Obael.
Nalion's curiosity awakened and he needed the company of his friends. He rose
and walked towards the docks of Ald Raathim to await the arrival of the two
vessels.
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 09:59 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 2 2005, 03:51 PM)
He rose and walked towards the docks of Ald Raathim to await the
arrival of the two vessels.
Dres Vendama, wrapped in a cloak to fend off the chill of the wind, waved to
those aboard the Akarvina, but her voice couldn't be heard.
Goranthir's boat sailed into harbor through the passage in the mangroves just
north of the town, and Vendama's boat followed it in a few minutes later.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 09:59 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 03:09 PM)
Another ship appeared on the horizon as they moved back towards
the port. It was a smaller ship, marked with the flag of House Dres and
Bodrom Mora.
"Wonder what this is..." Isidor said, his face unsure.
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 10:17 PM
Shaka recognized the dunmer noble in the
distance. "Dres Vendama, by the Nine. A legendary beauty in Daruhn."
"Even more than the terrible one whose name it's better not to speak. You
know who I'm referring to: the Harvest Queen." Shaka grinned.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 10:23 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 04:17 PM)
Shaka recognized the dunmer noble in the distance.
"Dres Vendama, by the Nine. A legendary beauty in Daruhn."
"Even more than the terrible one whose name it's better not to
speak. You know who I'm referring to: the Harvest
Queen." Shaka grinned.
Isidor winked at Shaka and said "This is odd. I'm starting to find Dunmer
women attractive." He laughed and said "Do you know her, Shaka?"
Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 10:29 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 09:59 PM)
Dres Vendama, wrapped in a cloak to fend off the chill of the
wind, waved to those aboard the Akarvina, but her voice couldn't be heard.
Goranthir's boat sailed into harbor through the passage in the mangroves just
north of the town, and Vendama's boat followed it in a few minutes later.
The harbour grew visibly busier as the dock workers began to prepare to secure
both ships at the quay. Footbridges were being readied and soon, the Akarvina
and Dres Vendamas' ship were fastened tightly at the bollards.
Nalion stood near Goranthirs vessel and admired it's prow with Kynareth as
figurehead. "Welcome back," he shouted. "It's a marvelous sight
to see her sail!"
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 10:32 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 04:23 PM)
Isidor winked at Shaka and said "This is odd. I'm starting
to find Dunmer women attractive." He laughed and said "Do you know
her, Shaka?"
With Anya nearby, Shaka had to be honest but diplomatic. "Not that well. I
met her the morning that I introduced myself to Loranna, at breakfast. She and
her twin brother were visiting Ald Raathim to inspect it for the House Dres.
There was an older gentlemen with them, whose name I've forgotten. Loranna won
all of them over, as far as I know, despite the experiment of abolition."
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 10:35 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 2 2005, 04:29 PM)
The harbour grew visibly busier as the dock workers began to prepare
to secure both ships at the quay. Footbridges were being readied and soon, the
Akarvina and Dres Vendamas' ship were fastened tightly at the bollards.
Nalion stood near Goranthirs vessel and admired it's prow with Kynareth as
figurehead. "Welcome back," he shouted. "It's a marvelous sight
to see her sail!"
Goranthir's face was flushed from excitement. "Thank you! You have to come
along for the next trip out to sea."
Vendama disembarked a few minutes later with a small retinue of servants.
"Beastly manners, not telling anyone I was coming, but it couldn't be
helped," she smiled. Her hair was swept by the wind, and she did nothing
to correct it.
She took it upon herself to meet those she had not met before, and to embrace
those she had.
Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 10:35 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Sep 2 2005, 10:07 AM)
Well, I've had a rather unfortunate run-in with the-ah
well, nevermind that. I have no clue where I am, and I require directions to
the nearest town. If you so please to give me them, I'll be in your debt.
"Ald Raathim would be the nearest Town, and it is a 5 minute journey in
that direction" Vaan pointed the way.
"Now, If you excuse me, I have wedding to get to, I hope you Sort your
problem out, good luck, and take care"
Vaan Gave another smile, and headed off in the direction of Silgrad tower
Posted by: raithen Sep 2 2005, 10:39 PM
QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 2 2005, 04:35 PM)
"Ald Raathim would be the nearest Town, and it is a 5
minute journey in that direction" Vaan pointed the way.
"Now, If you excuse me, I have wedding to get to, I hope you Sort your
problem out, good luck, and take care"
Vaan Gave another smile, and headed off in the direction of Septim's gate pass.
"Very well, thank-you and goodbye," said Clive with a smile. He made
sure his sword and dagger were seathed, and his amulet secured, before heading
in the direction the Dunmer had pointed in.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 04:32 PM)
With Anya nearby, Shaka had to be honest but diplomatic.
"Not that well. I met her the morning that I introduced myself to
Loranna, at breakfast. She and her twin brother were visiting Ald Raathim
to inspect it for the House Dres. There was an older gentlemen with them,
whose name I've forgotten. Loranna won all of them over, as far as I
know, despite the experiment of abolition."
"Ah." Was all Isidor said.
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 04:35 PM)
She took it upon herself to meet those she had not met before,
and to embrace those she had.
"A pleasure to meet you, m'lady." Isidor said, bowing.
Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 10:42 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 04:35 PM)
Goranthir's face was flushed from excitement. "Thank
you! You have to come along for the next trip out to sea."
Vendama disembarked a few minutes later with a small retinue of servants.
"Beastly manners, not telling anyone I was coming, but it couldn't be
helped," she smiled. Her hair was swept by the wind, and she did
nothing to correct it.
She took it upon herself to meet those she had not met before, and to embrace
those she had.
Shaka was glad to see her again. "My lady, let me introduce Anya to you,
and Isidor."
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 10:46 PM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 04:42 PM)
Shaka was glad to see her again. "My lady, let me
introduce Anya to you, and Isidor."
"It's been too long," said Vendama, kissing him on the cheek. "I
thought you were going to come visit me in Bodrom Mora sometime."
She greeted Isidor and Anya warmly.
Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 10:49 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 10:35 PM)
Goranthir's face was flushed from excitement. "Thank
you! You have to come along for the next trip out to sea."
Vendama disembarked a few minutes later with a small retinue of servants.
"Beastly manners, not telling anyone I was coming, but it couldn't be
helped," she smiled. Her hair was swept by the wind, and she did
nothing to correct it.
She took it upon herself to meet those she had not met before, and to embrace
those she had.
"I already regret missing it, Goranthir. She is a beauty."
The mage had always liked being on board of a ship, standing in the prow,
feeling the wind and the spray in his face. It almost felt like flying.
Nalion bowed curtly towards Vendama as she arrived.
"Welcome to Ald Raathim, Dres Vendama. I am called Nalion. Loranna has
told me about your last visit and how much she enjoyed your company."
Posted by: raithen Sep 2 2005, 10:54 PM
Raithen became cuirious about the happenings
down at the harbour. He saw a small congregation of his friends mixed with a
few he had never met. He walked down there, staff as a walking stick, after his
cuiriosity won the better of him.
"Hello, Isidor, what is all the comotion about?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 10:55 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 2 2005, 04:49 PM)
Nalion bowed curtly towards Vendama as she arrived.
"Welcome to Ald Raathim, Dres Vendama. I am called Nalion. Loranna has told
me about your last visit and how much she enjoyed your company."
"Lady Loranna always finds the handsomest men to occupy her castle, I
don't know how she does it," Vendama smiled, and then turned to give
Loranna a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 10:56 PM
QUOTE(raithen @ Sep 2 2005, 04:54 PM)
Raithen became cuirious about the happenings down at the
harbour. He saw a small congregation of his friends mixed with a few he had
never met. He walked down there, staff as a walking stick, after his cuiriosity
won the better of him.
"Hello, Isidor, what is all the comotion about?"
Isidor turned to Raithen "A Dres noble, Dres Vendama, is visiting."
Isidor looked to Vendama "What brings you here, if I may ask, Dres
Vendama?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 10:58 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 04:56 PM)
Isidor looked to Vendama "What brings you here, if I may
ask, Dres Vendama?"
"I'm passing through on the way to Mournhold," she said. "I was
in Blacklight when I heard the news, so I didn't have time to send word. I hope
there's some place in the tavern or the castle for me to spend the night."
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 11:03 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 04:58 PM)
I'm passing through on the way to Mournhold," she
said. "I was in Blacklight when I heard the news, so I didn't have time to
send word. I hope there's some place in the tavern or the castle for me
to spend the night.
"News, m'lady?"
Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 11:10 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 10:55 PM)
"Lady Loranna always finds the handsomest men to occupy her
castle, I don't know how she does it," Vendama smiled, and then turned to
give Loranna a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
Nalion blushed and looked at the ground for a second.
"Why thank you.", he said with a slightly embarrassed expression,
then chuckled. "It must be something special to her. Her tearstreaks,
perhaps?"
Nalion winked.
"A welcome back to you, too, Loranna, I hope you enjoyed the trip.",
Nalion greeted his friend before turning back to Vendama.
"What news come out of the Mourning Hold these days, Dres Vendama? I heard
King Helseth is ill..."
Posted by: raithen Sep 2 2005, 11:11 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 04:56 PM)
Isidor turned to Raithen "A Dres noble, Dres Vendama, is
visiting."
Isidor looked to Vendama "What brings you here, if I may ask, Dres
Vendama?"
"Oh," he said as he turned to her. Raithen gave a low bow to her, his
long beard scratching the ground as he did.
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 11:12 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 04:58 PM)
I'm passing through on the way to Mournhold," she
said. "I was in Blacklight when I heard the news, so I didn't have time to
send word. I hope there's some place in the tavern or the castle for me
to spend the night.
"We'll set you up in a room in the castle," Loranna assures Vendama,
adding with a small grin "And my talent for finding handsome men must remain
a trade secret."
"I loved it Nalion, thanks," Loranna says to the Breton mage, before
turning to listen to Vendama.
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 11:25 PM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 2 2005, 05:10 PM)
What news come out of the Mourning Hold these days, Dres
Vendama? I heard King Helseth is ill...
"Oh, I thought you knew, Loranna, darling, you must get better spies in
court at least," Vendama laughed. "Helseth is recovered. He's not
well yet, but he's awake and alert."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 11:30 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 05:25 PM)
Oh, I thought you knew, Loranna, darling, you must
get better spies in court at least," Vendama laughed. "Helseth is
recovered. He's not well yet, but he's awake and alert.
"Yes, I really must," Loranna says with a smile, thinking how utterly
right Vendama is, and how it wouldn't have helped much with everything that had
just happened that Vendama thankfully did not remember, and how she had
expected Helseth to recover sooner or later ever since she spoke with Barenziah
anyway.
"That is good news to hear," Loranna says diplomatically. "When
do they expect him to recover fully?"
Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 11:35 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 11:25 PM)
Oh, I thought you knew, Loranna, darling, you must
get better spies in court at least," Vendama laughed. "Helseth is
recovered. He's not well yet, but he's awake and alert.
Nalion nodded with a neutral expression. The only time he had met Helseth, on
the day before Hogithum, he had not had the best effect on the mage. However,
the groups 'negotiations' with him about his army and the Eidolon turned out
well.
In a way though, he felt some relief. A country losing a king - and Helseth had
no heir to Nalion's knowledge - could have grave consequences, even if someone
like Barenziah was present. But he was digging too deep into political
speculation...
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 11:38 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 05:30 PM)
That is good news to hear," Loranna says
diplomatically. "When do they expect him to recover fully?
"The healers didn't even expect him to live," Vendama said.
"They were all telling Barenziah to prepare his funeral arrangements, but
she would have none of it as if she knew despite all their wisdom that
he would recover. It's most peculiar, but --"
She stopped when she saw Goranthir. "Oh, hello, Prince Goranthir, I didn't
know you were here."
Goranthir bowed.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 11:41 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 05:38 PM)
"The healers didn't even expect him to live," Vendama
said. "They were all telling Barenziah to prepare his funeral
arrangements, but she would have none of it as if she knew despite all
their wisdom that he would recover. It's most peculiar, but --"
She stopped when she saw Goranthir. "Oh, hello, Prince Goranthir, I
didn't know you were here."
Goranthir bowed.
"That is a true miracle, isn't it?"
Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 11:45 PM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 05:38 PM)
"The healers didn't even expect him to live," Vendama
said. "They were all telling Barenziah to prepare his funeral
arrangements, but she would have none of it as if she knew despite all
their wisdom that he would recover. It's most peculiar, but --"
She stopped when she saw Goranthir. "Oh, hello, Prince Goranthir, I
didn't know you were here."
Goranthir bowed.
"I thought it odd too, but the Queen Mother is ... well, the Queen
Mother," Loranna says, somewhat anti-climatically.
Seeing Goranthir makes Loranna belatedly realize she needs to talk to Tris
about the mark Slyvos had seen.
"Vendama dear, we've been beastly ourselves, keeping you out here instead
of helping you get settled in," Loranna says. "It's been too long
since we've had the pelasure of your company and you must be in need of
freshening up from your trip. Let's head back to the castle."
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 05:41 PM)
That is a true miracle, isn't it?
"Yes, long live the King," said Vendama without conviction.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 05:45 PM)
Vendama dear, we've been beastly ourselves, keeping you
out here instead of helping you get settled in," Loranna says. "It's
been too long since we've had the pelasure of your company and you must be in
need of freshening up from your trip. Let's head back to the
castle.
"Thank you, Loranna," Vendama said, stealing one last questioning
look at Goranthir, as she and her servants left for the castle. "I would
love to talk, but obviously you have many things to you need to do first.
Whenever's convenient."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 05:58 PM)
"Yes, long live the King," said Vendama without
conviction.
"Thank you, Loranna," Vendama said, stealing one last questioning
look at Goranthir, as she and her servants left for the castle. "I would
love to talk, but obviously you have many things to you need to do first.
Whenever's convenient."
Loranna finds herself wondering what Obael and Vendama might have said to
Barenziah during her tour, as she heads into the castle, calling for a servant
...
"My Ladies," bows a young Dunmer girl. "Your room is prepared,
my Lady," she says to Vendama.
Kallen is better than incredible; I'm glad he's on my side, Loranna
finds herself thinking. She turns and gives Vendama a big, 'there you go'
smile. "Nothing less than the best for our guests."
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 3 2005, 12:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 06:09 PM)
Kallen is better than incredible; I'm glad he's on my side, Loranna finds herself thinking. She turns and gives
Vendama a big, 'there you go' smile. "Nothing less than the best for
our guests."
Vendama was impressed. "Next time I'm going to give you even less
notice," she laughed. "Maybe I'll just sneak in through a
window."
She bows to the company and retires to her room with her servants.
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:19 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 06:10 PM)
Vendama was impressed. "Next time I'm going to give you even
less notice," she laughed. "Maybe I'll just sneak in through a
window."
She bows to the company and retires to her room with her servants.
Loranna envisions various nobles sneaking in through her windows and decides
she should go see to dinner preperations for their guest.
She was looking forward to hearing what other news Vendama had to offer ...
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 12:40 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 06:10 PM)
Vendama was impressed. "Next time I'm going to give you even
less notice," she laughed. "Maybe I'll just sneak in through a
window."
She bows to the company and retires to her room with her servants.
Isidor eyes follow her out of the room, a slight smile on his face.
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 06:19 PM)
Loranna envisions various nobles sneaking in through her windows
and decides she should go see to dinner preperations for their guest.
She was looking forward to hearing what other news Vendama had to offer ...
"I'll be at the tavern, getting some mead, if anyone's intrested."
He bows, and exits.
Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 3 2005, 01:18 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 04:40 PM)
Isidor eyes follow her out of the room, a slight smile on his
face.
"I'll be at the tavern, getting some mead, if anyone's intrested."
He bows, and exits.
Anya kissed Shaka on the cheek, and ran after Isidor, "Wait for me!"
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 3 2005, 01:19 AM
Despite having been exiled from Ald Raathim
Falco was in a cheery mood. He hummed as he leisurely strolled down the North
Road, the road to Blacklight. So lets get this straight I head to
Blacklight, use the guild guide to get to the Imperial city. From there I head
to Kvatch via guild guide. Then I use it to reach Daggerfall. I'll go to the
wedding of whasttheirnames and look for Isidor. I'll ask him the name of the
girl and his village. I then go to Skyrim. I find the kid. If he or she's well
off I leave'em alone. If not I take them down to Ald Raathim. If that Isidor
refuses to raise his own child then I'll do it myself. Its gonna be a lot of
work though.... not like I got anything else to do. Once I'm done I go back to
my hideoutt in the ascadian isles and live the rest of my life in harmony and
solitude. Falco continued his stroll, appearing to be without a care in the
world.
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 01:27 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 2 2005, 07:18 PM)
Anya kissed Shaka on the cheek, and ran after Isidor, "Wait
for me!"
Bemused for a moment, Shaka ran to the Drunken Guar as well. "I guess we
have some time before dinner," he said, as he entered the tavern.
Posted by: raithen Sep 3 2005, 01:35 AM
Clive came apon Ald Raathim, an unfinished
arena in the distance, and immediatly went on the lookout for a tavern. He
wandered through the streets, looking this way and that, and eventualy found
it.
He made a deal of straightning out his leather cuirass, travling clothing, and
goatee before entering. After finishing, Clive entered the tavern and sat down
at the bar. Not yet ordering, for he had no money, he listened in on
conversations.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 01:36 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 2 2005, 07:18 PM)
Anya kissed Shaka on the cheek, and ran after Isidor, "Wait
for me!"
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 07:27 PM)
Bemused for a moment, Shaka ran to the Drunken Guar as
well. "I guess we have some time before dinner," he said, as he
entered the tavern.
"Ah, good to have some company when drinking." He smiled and said
"So, you're thinking of buying a house, Shaka? That's a big step."
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 3 2005, 01:41 AM
Falco found himself thinking of Tsei. She
was the only reason he regretted having to leave Ald Raathim. "Perhaps
she'll be at the wedding...." His thoughts were cut short by an
aprroaching man. He was aDunmer man perhaps in his mid-forties. He appeared un
armed, and was pulling a pack guar behind him. Falco dove into the surrounding
forest and off the path. "Might as well make some money to pay for the
guild guides"
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 01:43 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:36 PM)
Ah, good to have some company when drinking." He
smiled and said "So, you're thinking of buying a house, Shaka? That's a
big step.
"It is at that," said Shaka, pulling up a chair. "I'm not even
sure when I started getting serious about putting down some roots." He
looked around to see if the Ald Raathim citizens could hear. "I think the
.... war ... we just had, made me think about who I am, who we all are, and where
we should be going."
"Strange, Isidor, that only a few people know what nearly happened to all
Creation. If we try to tell others, they'll think we had given ourselves
completely over to Sheogorath."
He clinked his tankard against his friends' mugs.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 01:47 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 07:43 PM)
It is at that," said Shaka, pulling up a chair.
"I'm not even sure when I started getting serious about putting down some
roots." He looked around to see if the Ald Raathim citizens could
hear. "I think the .... war ... we just had, made me think about who
I am, who we all are, and where we should be going.
"Strange, Isidor, that only a few people know what nearly happened to all
Creation. If we try to tell others, they'll think we had given ourselves
completely over to Sheogorath."
He clinked his tankard against his friends' mugs.
Isidor raised his mug and said "Roots. That's a scary word for me. I can't
even think about that, in Skyrim or here." Isidor shook his head.
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 01:50 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:47 PM)
Isidor raised his mug and said "Roots. That's a scary word
for me. I can't even think about that, in Skyrim or here." Isidor shook
his head.
"You ARE thinking about it, like it or not. Maybe it's the right thing to
do, to stop accepting your exile, go back to Skyrim, and get closure. . . .
If you find your girl is still alive, maybe married to another man and with a
family by now . . . Will you be all right?"
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 01:52 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 07:50 PM)
"You ARE thinking about it, like it or not. Maybe
it's the right thing to do, to stop accepting your exile, go back to Skyrim,
and get closure. . . .
If you find your girl is still alive, maybe married to another man and with a
family by now . . . Will you be all right?"
Isidor laughed "...I don't know what I'd do. I mean, after the obvious
[censored]-kicking by her husband, I don't know what I'd do. She probably hates
me, too. Let alone what my child thinks of me."
Isidor shook his head and said "What a bloody coward."
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 01:55 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:52 PM)
Isidor laughed "...I don't know what I'd do. I mean, after
the obvious [censored]-kicking by her husband, I don't know what I'd do. She
probably hates me, too. Let alone what my child thinks of me."
Isidor shook his head and said "What a bloody coward."
"None of that. You're not a coward, just mortal like the rest of us. For
all you know, she might understand you still. It would free both of you . . .
No, I'm speculating too much here."
"We don't even know if Falco will live up to his promises and travel with
you to Skyrim to find out. I hope he does." Shaka picked up the wooden
bowl and munched a few dried fish.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 01:56 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 07:55 PM)
None of that. You're not a coward, just mortal like
the rest of us. For all you know, she might understand you still.
It would free both of you . . . No, I'm speculating too much here.
"We don't even know if Falco will live up to his promises and travel with
you to Skyrim to find out. I hope he does." Shaka picked up
the wooden bowl and munched a few dried fish.
"Talk of me being a coward? I am a coward, Shaka, pure and simple. I
abandonded a pregnant woman, because of my selfishness, and my cowardice to
lead the village. I am a coward."
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 02:00 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:56 PM)
Talk of me being a coward? I am a coward, Shaka, pure and
simple. I abandonded a pregnant woman, because of my selfishness, and my
cowardice to lead the village. I am a coward.
"Come on, Iz . . ." Shaka hoped this was the mead talking; maybe
Isidor was one of the maudlin types when he got in his cups.
"Your people didn't give you a choice. They branded you and threw you out
the door. Her relatives probably kept her a prisoner in her own home."
"Take this a step at a time. We'll go to the wedding, and then you can
make it your own quest to finally find out what happened to your woman and
child. It's never too late, this side of the grave."
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 02:03 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 08:00 PM)
"Come on, Iz . . ." Shaka hoped this was the
mead talking; maybe Isidor was one of the maudlin types when he got in
his cups.
"Your people didn't give you a choice. They branded you and threw
you out the door. Her relatives probably kept her a prisoner in her own
home."
"Take this a step at a time. We'll go to the wedding, and then you
can make it your own quest to finally find out what happened to your woman and
child. It's never too late, this side of the grave."
"Tris was right. If I wasn't a coward, I would've snuck back in, and taken
her with me. Or something. Say what you like, Shaka, but I'm a coward. I always
have been. And a drunk, the two don't mix. Because I get drunk, then arrogant,
then I shoot my mouth off, then I become a coward."
He laughed wrly and said
"Great, isn't it?"
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 02:08 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 08:03 PM)
Tris was right. If I wasn't a coward, I would've snuck
back in, and taken her with me. Or something. Say what you like, Shaka, but I'm
a coward. I always have been. And a drunk, the two don't mix. Because I get
drunk, then arrogant, then I shoot my mouth off, then I become a coward.
He laughed wrly and said
"Great, isn't it?"
"Hell, son . . . " Shaka should have remembered that you can't reason
with a drunk. At last he said, "Everyone has perfect hindsight."
He stood up and threw some coins down for the barmaid's trouble. "Thanks
for the drinks. I'm going back to the castle. You go ahead and wallow in
self-pity for a while. You know where to find your friends, when you're
done."
Shaka started walking back to Loranna's castle.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 02:10 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 08:08 PM)
Hell, son . . . " Shaka should have remembered
that you can't reason with a drunk. At last he said, "Everyone has
perfect hindsight.
He stood up and threw some coins down for the barmaid's trouble.
"Thanks for the drinks. I'm going back to the castle. You go
ahead and wallow in self-pity for a while. You know where to find your
friends, when you're done."
Shaka started walking back to Loranna's castle.
"Don't..." Isidor shook his head and said "[censored]."
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 02:25 AM
Thom rested in his newly-remade camp. The
lean-to he made was still relatively intact, though it had been a very long
time since anything, besides animals, had used it. It only took Thom an hour or
two to rebuild and get everything comfortable again. After returning to Ald
Raathim, he went directly back to that spot and stayed there for a while. Time
to get social Thom thought as he rose and picked up his sword. A very short
time later, Thom was in the streets of Ald Raathim, wandering.
Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 3 2005, 02:26 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 06:10 PM)
Don't..." Isidor shook his head and said
"[censored].
Anya shook her head at Isidor, "Stop dancing around it." She got up,
and decided to get in some practice at the arena.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 02:47 AM
QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 2 2005, 08:26 PM)
Anya shook her head at Isidor, "Stop dancing around
it." She got up, and decided to get in some practice at the arena.
Isidor nodded, and dropped some gold, and walked out. He went back to the
docks, his new favorite place to go and think. He sat on a crate, and gazed out
at the sea. Boy, did you [censored] up...
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 02:51 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:47 PM)
Isidor nodded, and dropped some gold, and walked out. He went
back to the docks, his new favorite place to go and think. He sat on a crate,
and gazed out at the sea. Boy, did you [censored] up...
Thom noticed Isidor make his way to the docks, so he followed him. Sensing
discord, Thom pulls up a crate beside Isidor and says, "What is wrong, my
friend?"
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 02:52 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 08:51 PM)
Thom noticed Isidor make his way to the docks, so he followed
him. Sensing discord, Thom pulls up a crate beside Isidor and says, "What
is wrong, my friend?"
"Everything, and nothing, all at once."
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 02:54 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:52 PM)
Everything, and nothing, all at once.
Thom looked out to the sea. It was beautiful and calming. "Do you wish to
talk?"
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 3 2005, 02:54 AM
As the Dunmer man continued toward Ald
Raathim he became aware of a sword on the back of his neck. His knees buckled
with fear.
"Please don't hurt me! I'm sught but a humble farmer, returning home from
a rip to Black Light."
"Don't turn around! Now you needn't worry. You're not i any danger so long
as you follow my instructions. Now what what were you doing on this road."
"I live in Ald Raathim sir. Every couple o' months I sell all my products
up in Black light. They pay better up there. Please sir, don't hurt me I have a
family. I have already sold my goods. All the money is on the guar. But please don't
take it. Wthout it my family can't survive."
"I need 500 septims. How much you got?"
"1000 septims sir."
"I'll just take what I need then. Can your family get by on just
500?"
"Certainly sir, we won't eacly be rich but we'll manage."
"I can't allow you to report me to the guards in Ald Raathim just yet.
This'll hurt but you'll wake up in a few hours with just a headache and nothing
serious."
With that he knocked the man out with the butt of his saber, and continue alon
his merry way wih 500 extra septims. All without having ever bee seen.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 02:55 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 08:54 PM)
Thom looked out to the sea. It was beautiful and calming.
"Do you wish to talk?"
"I'm not going to burden you with my troubles, Thom." Isidor smiled
and said "It is beautiful, isn't it?".
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 02:58 AM
QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:55 PM)
"I'm not going to burden you with my troubles, Thom."
Isidor smiled and said "It is beautiful, isn't it?".
"No troubles are meant to be kept in the mind." Thom continued to
stare out into the water and said, "Yes, it is very beautiful.
Soothing."
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 03:00 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 08:58 PM)
No troubles are meant to be kept in the mind." Thom
continued to stare out into the water and said, "Yes, it is very
beautiful. Soothing.
Isidor nodded and looked more intently at the water.
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:03 AM
"What is going through that head of
yours?" Thom continued to stare at the water, stopping only to focusing on
a distant fishing boat until it passed out of sight.
Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 03:04 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:03 PM)
"What is going through that head of yours?" Thom
continued to stare at the water, focusing on a distant fishing boat until it
passed out of sight.
"Nothing important, my friend, nothing important."
ooc: Sick, off for a while. : (
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:07 AM
Thom rose, patted Isidor on the back, and
left him to his pondering. Hoping to gain news, Thom quickly made his way to
the castle, looking for Shaka. It didn't take long to find the Argonian
wandering the halls. "Hail, Shaka! What has been going on here in my
absence?"
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 3 2005, 03:12 AM
Uenas Ayrrhe's Shop, Ald Raathim
Tucked away down an alley off the main street of the village was a little shop
with no sign, with a door that was perpetually locked. Knocking on the door
brings forth a servant boy to deal with the riff raff. If you are known, you're
brought in to Uenas Ayrrhe, one of the finest tailors in western Morrowind.
He had the rest of Goranthir's wardrobe ready to go.
The ranger looked over the formal clothes -- the plum-colored surcoat, the
matching short cape which was the fashion in High Rock at the moment
particularly.
"You're going to an event?" asked the tailor, always interested in
gossip.
"A wedding," said Goranthir.
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 03:13 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:07 PM)
Thom rose, patted Isidor on the back, and left him to his
pondering. Hoping to gain news, Thom quickly made his way to the castle,
looking for Shaka. It didn't take long to find the Argonian wandering the
halls. "Hail, Shaka! What has been going on here in my absence?"
"Hail, ranger. Good to see you, Thom. I'm trying to stay out of everyone's
way while they prepare for the dinner. You probably saw Dres Vendama's arrival,
or did you?"
"As for news, a few developments since you helped fight in Cyrodiil. . . .
A lot of the company are going to Lyssia's wedding soon, Loranna's thinking of
expanding Ald Raathim, Razbiah's set her cap for the pastry chef." Shaka
had to smile at that last one.
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:16 AM
Thom smiled. "I didn't know of Dres
Vendama's arrival, but I see I do now." Thom looked around the castle and
said, "It is well that Ald Raathim is growing. May the Nine be with
Loranna and her country. Oh, and what happened to Falco? I haven't seen
him."
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 03:21 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:16 PM)
Thom smiled. "I didn't know of Dres Vendama's arrival, but
I see I do now." Thom looked around the castle and said, "It is well
that Ald Raathim is growing. May the Nine be with Loranna and her country. Oh,
and what happened to Falco? I haven't seen him."
"That's a long story . . . . Before you ever met him, he stole from Loranna
and was given one last chance. Falco got caught attempting to steal from Isidor
the other night, and he's been banished permanently."
"It won't keep him from attending the wedding, if he still feels like it.
Falco also talked about going with Isidor to Skyrim to finally find out what
happened to Isidor's unborn child. I guess we'll find out if it was only
talk."
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:24 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 08:21 PM)
That's a long story . . . . Before you ever met him,
he stole from Loranna and was given one last chance. Falco got caught
attempting to steal from Isidor the other night, and he's been banished
permanently.
"It won't keep him from attending the wedding, if he still feels like
it. Falco also talked about going with Isidor to Skyrim to finally find
out what happened to Isidor's unborn child. I guess we'll find out if it
was only talk."
"It does not surpirse me. What surprises me is that Isidor and Falco
haven't stabbed eachother." Thom shook his head, partially understanding
what Isidors ailment was. "Well, on a lighter note , I hope, how are
things in your life?"
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 03:32 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:24 PM)
It does not surpirse me. What surprises me is that Isidor
and Falco haven't stabbed eachother." Thom shook his head, partially
understanding what Isidors ailment was. "Well, on a lighter note , I hope,
how are things in your life?
The Argonian brightened. "Anya's well. I mentioned to her that I was
thinking of building a house in the woods, and she's in favor of it."
Shaka felt a little self-conscious. He had sometimes felt in his life that the
gods punished mortals who showed hubris, too much pride. Stupid to think that
way about Anya and him, but Shaka didn't want to jinx it.
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:34 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 08:32 PM)
The Argonian brightened. "Anya's well. I
mentioned to her that I was thinking of building a house in the woods, and
she's in favor of it." Shaka felt a little self-conscious. He
had sometimes felt in his life that the gods punished mortals who showed
hubris, too much pride. Stupid to think that way about Anya and him, but
Shaka didn't want to jinx it.
"I wish you well. At least there will be peace in someones life."
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 03:36 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:34 PM)
I wish you well. At least there will be peace in someones
life.
"Thank you, my friend. Are you all right? It must have been difficult to
stop being a vampire-hunter . . . Like losing a part of your identity."
"Daruhn can always use rangers, though."
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:39 AM
QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 08:36 PM)
Thank you, my friend. Are you all right? It
must have been difficult to stop being a vampire-hunter . . . Like losing a
part of your identity.
"Daruhn can always use rangers, though."
"I..." Thom looked to the floor, but quickly looked up. "I have
come to terms with my past. It was hard to change so drastically, but my trip
calmed my soul and mind." Thom smiled. "And yes, I might stick around
for a while. I enjoy this place too much."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 04:03 AM
While dinner was being prepared, Loranna and
Vendama talked, allowing Loranna a chance to catch up a bit on the latest
gossip she missed while focusing on the Eight's quest.
When dinner was ready, Loranna comes down, hair brushed and in her favored
dress for having company over; she had assured Vendama that Razbiah was
'experimenting with spices, with notable success,' and found her own stomach
rumbling by the time she reaches the dinner table.
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 3 2005, 04:08 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 10:03 PM)
While dinner was being prepared, Loranna and Vendama talked,
allowing Loranna a chance to catch up a bit on the latest gossip she missed
while focusing on the Eight's quest.
When dinner was ready, Loranna comes down, hair brushed and in her favored
dress for having company over; she had assured Vendama that Razbiah was
'experimenting with spices, with notable success,' and found her own stomach
rumbling by the time she reaches the dinner table.
Vendama's own gown was red, bright red as her eyes, designed with filigrees of
silver to catch the candlelight and lend it a glow. The neckline was deep, and
the waist was clinched to show off her figure to an advantage, but it was an
elegant gown and she wore it well.
"So which of the men are available, and which are taken?" she smiles,
narrowing her eyes.
Posted by: One87xe Sep 3 2005, 04:16 AM
*...The Drunken Guar Inn/Tavern...One
returns his room after a lengthy conversation with Devina about her current
situation...*
Ami: "There all done...for a total of 36,754 Septims"
Sona: "I dont think its going to be enough...oh welcome back One!!"
"Hello...everyone I'd like you to meet Devina Matellius...Magister of
House Telvanni"
Devina: "Hello"
Ami: "Thats nice and all but Sona, Uniqua and myself have decided to get
some much needed items...and Hurst has already set off to make some
arrangements, so we'll be back in a few days"
"Just like that huh?"
Ami: "Planning must be made...we'll see you in a couple days"
*...the trio then exits the room...*
"Well that was odd...anyways about that Therana situation maybe you should
just go back and ask for another deed"
Devina Giggling: "Apparently you've never had the honor of meeting
Mistress Therana...getting the deed originally was enough hassle"
"That bad huh?"
Devina: "Well come with me and see for yourself"
"Might as well...I really dont have anything else to do right now
anyways"
*...the pair set out for Tel Branora...*
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 04:22 AM
QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 10:08 PM)
Vendama's own gown was red, bright red as her eyes, designed
with filigrees of silver to catch the candlelight and lend it a glow. The
neckline was deep, and the waist was clinched to show off her figure to an
advantage, but it was an elegant gown and she wore it well.
"So which of the men are available, and which are taken?" she smiles,
narrowing her eyes.
Loranna smiles and says "Which men are taken? Hmm ..." She mentally
counts off; Shaka, with Anya; Isidor, with Kethiah and with a girl back in
Skyrim; Nalion, hoping to be with Doll; Tris ...
Loranna frowns as she ponders this; other than the servants her brain was only
coming up with ...
"Actually, most of the men here are taken, other than one or two."
She glances over to Goranthir, while praying that the other untaken man she
thought of isn't coming down ...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 04:29 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 09:22 PM)
Loranna smiles and says "Which men are taken? Hmm
..." She mentally counts off; Shaka, with Anya; Isidor, with Kethiah
and with a girl back in Skyrim; Nalion, hoping to be with Doll; Tris ...
Loranna frowns as she ponders this; other than the servants her brain was only
coming up with ...
"Actually, most of the men here are taken, other than one or
two." She glances over to Goranthir, while praying that the other
untaken man she thought of isn't coming down ...
"We're formal tonight, someone should have told me," Tris said.
Actually he was well-dressed, but only because all of his clothes were good
ones, even the casual ones. Not that it was easy for a man to be well dressed
in hot, humid Ald Raathim at this season.
Tris bowed to Dres Vendama.
Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 04:37 AM
Thom watched as many finely dressed people
moved toward the dining room, and realized that he was holding Shaka up.
"Sorry, my friend. I didn't mean to keep you. This is not really my
calling, fancy dinners and important company, so I think I shall go have a
quiet meal at the Guar. We will speak again later."
Posted by: One87xe Sep 3 2005, 04:40 AM
*...along the road to Ald Raathim...it was
always the same for Gibralter, make some Scratch, have a few drinks, rob their
pockets blind and leave the ladies wanting more, regardless of the lawlessness
of his actions...he had considered himself lucky in Whiterun, even in Falkreath
he couldn't be caught, and the Imperial Province easy pickins, but now he
wondered if the day to day steal to live theory was sound...it's how he'd
always gotten by, but this time something felt different, and surely no one
would recognize him here in Ald Raathim...and with a wedding coming up he could
already feel the Drakes in his pockets...surely this would be the big one, the
greatest heist of his life...if he could keep his hands to himself, which
seldom ever happened...already he could smell the food being prepared as he
walked into the Tavern known as The Drunken Guar...*
Well, well what have we here...surely theres more than enough looting
to go around, and enough Scratch to boot. I think I'm going to like it here,
not to mention the women are none to shabby. Even though I've seen better, the
jingle in their pockets will more than compensate for the lack of physical
appeal. Yessir, I think I'm going to like it here!!
*...Gibralter then orders a drink at the bar...*
Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 04:42 AM
QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 10:37 PM)
Thom watched as many finely dressed people moved toward the
dining room, and realized that he was holding Shaka up. "Sorry, my friend.
I didn't mean to keep you. This is not really my calling, fancy dinners and
important company, so I think I shall go have a quiet meal at the Guar. We will
speak again later."
"No problem, Thom. I'll see you then. I should go put on a better robe
myself."
A while later, Shaka sat at the table with the others of Loranna's company.
Anya looked beautiful in a simple dress that complemented her coloring.
Vendama was more spectacular than Shaka had remembered. He shook his head,
trying not to stare. Goranthir should take notice of this woman, he thought to
himself. So what if there was an age difference of a few years.
Posted by: Nalion Sep 3 2005, 04:50 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 04:29 AM)
"We're formal tonight, someone should have told
me," Tris said.
Actually he was well-dressed, but only because all of his clothes were good
ones, even the casual ones. Not that it was easy for a man to be well dressed
in hot, humid Ald Raathim at this season.
Tris bowed to Dres Vendama.
Shortly after Tris, Nalion entered the dining room, clad in the light
red-and-blue robes he had been given in Cyrodiil. Since Vendama was here, he
had expected a bit more formalities. Judging by the dresses, he wasn't too far
off with this guess.
He nodded politely to the assembled guests and greeted them in turn.
"Looks like your clothes are fine, Tris, as usual.", he commented
with a smile.
Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 3 2005, 06:25 AM
Meanwhile, somewhere between Ald Raathim and
Blacklight
Falco was enjoying the supplies that were meant for a few days. In fact he had
eaten them all. Not because of gluttony, but because by converting his food
into fat he could travel without the bulk of food and drink. The rogue then
began wondering what it would be like if he had to raise Isidor's child. He
couldn't picture himself giving a lecture on the facts of life without
laughing. He knew quite well he would make an abysmal parent, thus he hoped
very much Isidor would raise his own child.
Meanwhile near Ald Raathim
The farmer awoke next to his guar, half his gold gone. He quikly stood and
raced back to Ald Raathim to alert his family and he authorities of his little
mishap with a bandit...
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 06:31 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 2 2005, 09:50 PM)
Shortly after Tris, Nalion entered the dining room, clad in the
light red-and-blue robes he had been given in Cyrodiil. Since Vendama was here,
he had expected a bit more formalities. Judging by the dresses, he wasn't too
far off with this guess.
He nodded politely to the assembled guests and greeted them in turn.
"Looks like your clothes are fine, Tris, as usual.", he commented
with a smile.
"You're looking pretty snappy yourself, old man," Tris said, smiling.
He spoke to the others at the table. "I realize it's not polite to talk
about a gathering in front of someone who's not going, but we need to leave
tomorrow, and it's not likely I'll get you all in one place between now and
then. The General wanted to let everyone at Ald Raathim know that they are
welcome to stay with us in Solunastra while attending Lyssia's wedding. You
might want to take advantage of the offer - when I was there, the best inns
were already overcrowded and turning people away."
Posted by: Nalion Sep 3 2005, 07:02 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 06:31 AM)
You're looking pretty snappy yourself, old
man," Tris said, smiling. He spoke to the others at the table.
"I realize it's not polite to talk about a gathering in front of someone
who's not going, but we need to leave tomorrow, and it's not likely I'll get
you all in one place between now and then. The General wanted to let everyone
at Ald Raathim know that they are welcome to stay with us in Solunastra while
attending Lyssia's wedding. You might want to take advantage of the offer -
when I was there, the best inns were already overcrowded and turning people
away.
This time, Nalion did not decide to respond to Tris' comment, instead, he just
grinned broadly. Upon the invitation Nalion nodded and smiled.
"Please give Allerleirauh my thanks for her hospitality. I would gladly
accept her offer. I enjoyed the time in Solunastra a few months back greatly
and I'm looking forward to seeing her and the others in the guildhouse
again."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 07:06 AM
QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 3 2005, 01:02 AM)
This time, Nalion did not decide to respond to Tris' comment,
instead, he just grinned broadly. Upon the invitation Nalion nodded and smiled.
"Please give Allerleirauh my thanks for her hospitality. I would gladly
accept her offer. I enjoyed the time in Solunastra a few months back greatly
and I'm looking forward to seeing her and the others in the guildhouse
again."
"I accept to, and gratefully," Loranna says, smiling to Tris.
"It'll be a pleasure to stay at Solunastra again, and see Sen-Yedda."
Posted by: Teleran Sep 3 2005, 10:52 AM
OOC: I think I better post before the second
iteration of the reflections end. I was only able to rejoin at the very end of
this story, but it was definitely fun to play when I had the chance and while I
couldn’t it was great reading what you guys wrote.
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 11:04 AM
After a meal which offered no unpleasant
surprises and fulfilled all expectations, the company retired for the night,
Vendama having proven to be a most enjoyable and witty guest. The evening
passed without incident, though the hummidity did not really abate so much as
it agreed to a temporary cease-fire.
Upon the coming morning, Loranna heads to the Mages Guild, dressed in a dress
of deep blue, embroided with gold, her shoulders left daringly bare and her
hands covered in matching gloves. Her hair done up in the latest Imperial style
and a new pair of shoes, suitable for dancing, adorn her feet. The Altmer guild
guide raises her eyebrows ever so slightly, especially when Loranna informs her
that "There will be a large number of people heading out today."
"Hmph; the guild guide service is not a river ferry," the Altmer
woman says under her breath. "If people had a true appreciation for the
forces we are controlling they would not be so caviliar in trepsing all about
the continent like children on a lark ..."
Still, she accepts Loranna's payment for herself and companions with a
professional smile, and soon Loranna is off, to Daggerfall.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 11:10 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 04:04 AM)
After a meal which offered no unpleasant surprises and fulfilled
all expectations, the company retired for the night, Vendama having proven to
be a most enjoyable and witty guest. The evening passed without incident,
though the hummidity did not really abate so much as it agreed to a temporary
cease-fire.
Upon the coming morning, Loranna heads to the Mages Guild, dressed in a dress
of deep blue, embroided with gold, her shoulders left daringly bare and her
hands covered in matching gloves. Her hair done up in the latest Imperial
style and a new pair of shoes, suitable for dancing, adorn her feet. The
Altmer guild guide raises her eyebrows ever so slightly, especially when
Loranna informs her that "There will be a large number of people heading
out today."
"Hmph; the guild guide service is not a river ferry," the Altmer
woman says under her breath. "If people had a true appreciation for
the forces we are controlling they would not be so caviliar in trepsing all
about the continent like children on a lark ..."
Still, she accepts Loranna's payment for herself and companions with a
professional smile, and soon Loranna is off, to Daggerfall.
"Obviously the Guild doesn't give her enough of a cut," Tris said.
"Snarky little witch, wasn't she?"
Tris wasn't dressed for the festivities yet. He had just come from Mournhold,
and he was headed to Wayrest, but he wanted to accompany Loranna and her party
to Solunastra.
"You're likely to spill something on that dress, wearing it all day,"
he said, smiling. "Not to mention the shocked looks you'll get, wearing an
evening dress at this hour of the morning."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 11:20 AM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 05:10 AM)
Obviously the Guild doesn't give her enough of a
cut," Tris said. "Snarky little witch, wasn't she?
Tris wasn't dressed for the festivities yet. He had just come from Mournhold,
and he was headed to Wayrest, but he wanted to accompany Loranna and her party
to Solunastra.
"You're likely to spill something on that dress, wearing it all
day," he said, smiling. "Not to mention the shocked looks
you'll get, wearing an evening dress at this hour of the morning."
"She's like that most of the time," Loranna admits to Tris. "I
stopped wondering why a while ago."
She gives Tris an impish grin at his comment about her dress. "Fear not; I
have a plan for dealing with the former, one almost fiendish enough to rival
the evil queens of folklore. Oh, and I've an idea on how to deal with the
latter, too."
With a wave of her fingers, Loranna appears in more simple traveling clothes.
"There; no shocked looks until we're ready," she says, looking
theatrically disappointed, at least until she winks at Tris.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 11:54 AM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 04:20 AM)
She's like that most of the time," Loranna admits to
Tris. "I stopped wondering why a while ago.
She gives Tris an impish grin at his comment about her dress. "Fear
not; I have a plan for dealing with the former, one almost fiendish enough to
rival the evil queens of folklore. Oh, and I've an idea on how to deal
with the latter, too."
With a wave of her fingers, Loranna appears in more simple traveling
clothes. "There; no shocked looks until we're ready," she says,
looking theatrically disappointed, at least until she winks at Tris.
"You could have just changed at the guildhouse," Tris said, grinning.
"That urchin, she's a cute one, but she does like to spit up on things.
Consider yourself forewarned."
Daggerfall was a real city, not like the cities of Vvardenfell. The distance
from the Mages's Guild to the Guildhouse of Solunastra was too far to travel
easily on foot, so they rented a carriage.
The carriage took them almost due east, past the cemetary, past a jeweler's,
past a bookseller, to the King's Road leading north/south, from Daggerfall
castle all the way to the docks. Halfway between, the road opened up into
Septim Square, a broad plaza at the center of which stood a larger-than-life
equestrian stature of Tiber Septim.
There were four mansions at the four corners of Septim Square, identical except
for the color of their trim. These four houses were the largest private
residences in Daggerfall. One was for sale. One was owned by a wealthy
noblewoman. One had been subdivided into apartments.
The fourth house, at the southeast corner of Septim Square, was the guildhouse
of a group of adventurers, chartered as a charitable association. It was called
Solunastra.
The doors of the house were thrown wide open to admit air on this pleasant late
summer day. The marble-floored entrance hall was cool, and dark. The tables and
chairs had been stored during the daytime. The room was dominated by a small,
silvery-barked tree, lit by colored light which shone through the stained glass
windows at the back of the hall.
ooc: I'm going to repost my previous description of Solunastra for everyone's
convenience.
QUOTE
Solunastra is chartered as a "brotherly association of
adventurers," which means basically that they have pension plans,
charitable associations, and floats in parades. The public face of the Guild is
of a group of semi-retired adventurers who pooled their earnings to buy a large
house and sponsor a school for orphans.
Although most of the current residents of the Guildhouse are Void Rangers, they
keep this a secret, and in the past there have been associate members who were
not Void Rangers.
The house is large, with 5 wings, three floors, and a cellar, grotto, and
dungeon under the house. It's on Royal Row in Daggerfall, just down the road
from Castle Daggerfall, and it sits on a square with a large fountain and a
statue of Tiber Septim out front. Out back is an herb garden and a statue of
Kynareth, patron goddess of the city of Daggerfall. Tris habitually spits when
he walks past the statue of Kynareth, to show that he's still a loyal citizen
of Wayrest.
Daggerfall is a big city, with dozens of shops, taverns, banks, guilds, and a
Mages's Guild with a guild guide. It's advised to rent a horse if you want to
get anywhere in the city. There's a carriage house near the Guildhouse which
will rent horses. Follow the Royal Road downtown to the dock district and you
can hire a boat to take you anywhere in the Iliac Bay area.
The two closest taverns to the Guildhouse are: The Rat's Satchel, a merry place
frequented by athletes, actors, poets, and idle noblemen, notable for the lack
of women servers and patrons; and The Emperor's Jewel's, an upscale
establishment frequented by retired military officers, mostly those who fought
for Daggerfall's army in the recent wars.
The first floor of the Guildhouse is mostly public rooms, including a grand
dining hall, an informal dining area connected to the kitchen, and the music
room, a cosy wooden panelled room where people gather to play musical
intruments (such as the organ) and do other handwork. Upstairs is a ballroom,
and private quarters: this is where the party will be staying. The rooms are
small, but private, although there is also a barracks area left over from the
days when the Guild was much more populous. The third floor has Allerleirauh's
quarters. The third floor staircase is legendarily treacherous. Don't go up
there. The armory and training area are underground, next to the cellars.
The primary residents of Solunastra are as follows:
Allerleirauh, a tall, slender woman with short silver hair who calls herself a
Nord. She is the founder of Solunastra, and her title here is General Light.
The other two resident guild masters are Arynel and Solin.
Ciel Dolbinen is Solunastra's seneshal, which means he's in charge of keeping
the place running.
Dragon, an older male Nord, is the sword trainer of Solunastra, among other
things. He can often be found polishing swords and armor, or practicing in the
training area. He loves to spar with new people.
Mirror, aka Tris Gaerington, a handsome young male Breton.
Doll, a young girl with Akaviri facial features. She's a mage.
Skein, an older Imperial woman with long black hair and deep black eyes, is the
Guild's seer.
Mirea, redheaded Bosmer girl, is Allerleirauh's spy.
Tamne, an Azurite child, is Allerleirauh and Arynel's adopted daughter.
Sen-Yedda, the infant princess of the Dunmer people, spends most of her time in
Allerleirauh's company, when she's not with her nurse, Redguard woman Jalian
Hawkford.
Igba gra-Busnak is the Guild's cook. Don't go in the kitchen without her
permission.
Timmon, a young Breton boy, is Igba's servant.
There are also 3 servingmaids, all young, all from poor families originally,
although they are well-dressed in Solunstra's blue and silver livery.
Allerleirauh came down the stairs. She was in a violet taffeta dressing gown,
with a towel over her shoulder, and a baby in her arms.
"Oh good, you're here," she said. "This day has been absurdly
hectic."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:02 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 05:54 AM)
...
Allerleirauh came down the stairs. She was in a violet taffeta dressing gown,
with a towel over her shoulder, and a baby in her arms.
"Oh good, you're here," she said. "This day has been
absurdly hectic."
"Need any help?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows. "What's
been going on?"
I thought the wedding itself would be absurdly hectic; looks like we're
getting a head start on that, Loranna thinks.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:14 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 05:02 AM)
Need any help?" Loranna asks, raising her
eyebrows. "What's been going on?
I thought the wedding itself would be absurdly hectic; looks like we're
getting a head start on that, Loranna thinks.
"Hold this," Allerleirauh said, dumping the baby in Loranna's arms.
"There, that's half my problems solved already."
She was smiling as she said it, though.
"Little Princess Monkeybutt has teeth already coming in; apparently that's
not unusual for Dunmer children. She's been hopelessly miserable all day. Plus,
all the supplies in town have been purchased for the wedding, and I'm trying to
set my house in order for guests. And then there's Doll."
"Is she still upset about that?" Tris asked.
Allerleirauh rolled her eyes. "She made an order for a gown, and it was
supposed to be ready, and it's not. I told them to bring whatever they had done
already, and I'd finish it with magic."
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:23 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 06:14 AM)
Hold this," Allerleirauh said, dumping the baby
in Loranna's arms. "There, that's half my problems solved already.
She was smiling as she said it, though.
"Little Princess Monkeybutt has teeth already coming in; apparently
that's not unusual for Dunmer children. She's been hopelessly miserable all
day. Plus, all the supplies in town have been purchased for the wedding, and
I'm trying to set my house in order for guests. And then there's Doll."
"Is she still upset about that?" Tris asked.
Allerleirauh rolled her eyes. "She made an order for a gown, and it was
supposed to be ready, and it's not. I told them to bring whatever they had done
already, and I'd finish it with magic."
"I hate it when that happens," Loranna says, holding Sen-Yedda and
grinning. "Someone's getting their teeth in already, hmm?"
Loranna girds herself for dealing with a hopelessly-miserable baby of divine
parentage, humming softly to Sen-Yedda and keeping her and herself out of
peoples' way.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:29 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 05:23 AM)
I hate it when that happens," Loranna says, holding
Sen-Yedda and grinning. "Someone's getting their teeth in already,
hmm?
Loranna girds herself for dealing with a hopelessly-miserable baby of divine
parentage, humming softly to Sen-Yedda and keeping her and herself out of
peoples' way.
The baby, who had steadfastly refused to be comforted by her nurse, Jalian,
sniffled, and grabbed fistfulls of Loranna's hair.
"That's good, I wasn't sure she'd put up with you," Allerleirauh
said. "She is a child of strong opinions. Now let's see what I can do for
Doll. At the moment she's locked in her room in a full-fledged fit of teenage
hysterics, tears and all. If I didn't know her I'd say she was in love with
someone she expected to be at the wedding."
"I'm out of this conversation," Tris said. "I'm not actually
a girl just because you talk girl talk in front of me."
Allerleirauh waved her hand dismissively at Tris, and went to answer the back
door, where a dress box was being delivered. The two women went into the little
dining room, where she laid the dress out on the table.
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:39 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 06:29 AM)
The baby, who had steadfastly refused to be comforted by her
nurse, Jalian, sniffled, and grabbed fistfulls of Loranna's hair.
"That's good, I wasn't sure she'd put up with you,"
Allerleirauh said. "She is a child of strong opinions. Now let's see what
I can do for Doll. At the moment she's locked in her room in a full-fledged fit
of teenage hysterics, tears and all. If I didn't know her I'd say she was in
love with someone she expected to be at the wedding."
"I'm out of this conversation," Tris said. "I'm not actually
a girl just because you talk girl talk in front of me."
Allerleirauh waved her hand dismissively at Tris, and went to answer the back
door, where a dress box was being delivered. The two women went into the little
dining room, where she laid the dress out on the table.
Loranna grins and bears it as Sen-Yedda pulls on her hair, saying to Allie
"Luckily she does ..." A second yank prompts the comment "Quite
strong ..."
As Tris bows out of the conversation, Loranna shoots him a look before
following Allie into the dining room. "Well ... yeah she probably
does," Loranna says, as Sen-Yedda yanks on her hair again, prompting
Loranna to emit a muffled cry.
"Least it's not twins this time ..." Loranna says.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:42 PM
Wayrest: Tris
"I'm late," Tris said. He was breathing hard; he had run the whole
way. "No rose for you today, my dear... can you ever forgive me?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:43 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 05:39 AM)
Loranna grins and bears it as Sen-Yedda pulls on her hair,
saying to Allie "Luckily she does ..." A second yank prompts
the comment "Quite strong ..."
As Tris bows out of the conversation, Loranna shoots him a look before
following Allie into the dining room. "Well ... yeah she probably
does," Loranna says, as Sen-Yedda yanks on her hair again, prompting
Loranna to emit a muffled cry.
"Least it's not twins this time ..." Loranna says.
"This time?' Allerleirauh asked. "You're not pregnant again,
surely?"
Posted by: Rhedd Sep 3 2005, 12:46 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 04:42 AM)
Wayrest: Tris
"I'm late," Tris said. He was breathing hard; he had run
the whole way. "No rose for you today, my dear... can you ever
forgive me?"
"Alas," said Herwyn Brand, looking up from the 'Rose Herald' he was
reading, "the honeymoon's over.
"I do rather wish She'd just open the Mage's Guilds back up."
Herwyn bent and picked up his suit bag.
"Shall we?"
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:47 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 06:43 AM)
This time?' Allerleirauh asked. "You're not
pregnant again, surely?
"No, not yet; I'm waiting till I'm married properly before having any more
kids," Loranna says. "Just a dream I had where I had twins and they
both were this grabby, only more so; I remember panicking a lot in said
dream."
"Anyway, you know about Nalion's courtship of Doll, right?" Loranna
asks as she shifts Sen-Yedda slightly to relieve the pressure on her scalp.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:54 PM
QUOTE(Rhedd @ Sep 3 2005, 05:46 AM)
"Alas," said Herwyn Brand, looking up from the 'Rose
Herald' he was reading, "the honeymoon's over.
"I do rather wish She'd just open the Mage's Guilds back up."
Herwyn bent and picked up his suit bag.
"Shall we?"
"The bridge is still the easiest place to get in," Tris said.
"And the Guildhouse itself is the easiest place to get back out. I was
worried about showing you how easy it is... but the General pointed out that a
single look at the place from the Void would be enough for you to find out on
your own."
They walked to the end of the bridge. Hardly any people here, although the day
was perfect, with fat furry brown butterflies clinging to the flowering bushes
surrounding the garden. People never came here. Except Herwyn Brand, who always
had walked just a little way off the path.
The end of the bridge shimmered, as if it were trying to be in two places at
once. Tris took a deep breath, and stepped just the wrong way, catching himself
as he fell into the Void.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:56 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 05:47 AM)
No, not yet; I'm waiting till I'm married properly before
having any more kids," Loranna says. "Just a dream I had where
I had twins and they both were this grabby, only more so; I remember panicking
a lot in said dream.
"Anyway, you know about Nalion's courtship of Doll, right?" Loranna
asks as she shifts Sen-Yedda slightly to relieve the pressure on her scalp.
"I know about Nalion," Allerleirauh said quietly, threading her
needle and setting to work. She hummed under her breath as she worked, pausing
to speak.
"I do like Nalion," she said. "He's going to get hurt if he's
not careful. I wish I could warn him - but he probably wouldn't appreciate the
warning. Let him get hurt in his own time, in his own way, for his own causes.
It's his right."
Posted by: Rhedd Sep 3 2005, 12:56 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 04:54 AM)
The bridge is still the easiest place to get
in," Tris said. "And the Guildhouse itself is the easiest place
to get back out. I was worried about showing you how easy it is... but the
General pointed out that a single look at the place from the Void would be
enough for you to find out on your own.
They walked to the end of the bridge. Hardly any people here, although the day
was perfect, with fat furry brown butterflies clinging to the flowering bushes
surrounding the garden. People never came here. Except Herwyn Brand, who always
had walked just a little way off the path.
The end of the bridge shimmered, as if it were trying to be in two places at
once. Tris took a deep breath, and stepped just the wrong way, catching himself
as he fell into the Void.
Herwyn didn't have fond memories of the last time he'd done this, but he put
those behind him. He'd seen worse since, really.
One moment, there was a young man that would've been handsome but for his
stuffy suit, carrying a bag and a rolled-up newspaper.
The next moment there was no one.
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 01:05 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 06:56 AM)
"I know about Nalion," Allerleirauh said
quietly, threading her needle and setting to work. She hummed under her breath
as she worked, pausing to speak.
"I do like Nalion," she said. "He's going to get hurt if
he's not careful. I wish I could warn him - but he probably wouldn't appreciate
the warning. Let him get hurt in his own time, in his own way, for his own
causes. It's his right."
Loranna frowns a bit, saying "I suppose you're right; I wouldn't in his
place. Best thing we can do now is to be there for him when it happens
..."
"Same with Doll, then?" Loranna asks, letting Sen-Yedda do whatever
she wanted with her hair for now; it had taken the better part of an hour and a
half to get her hair done right but at the moment Loranna didn't give it much
thought.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 01:12 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 06:05 AM)
Loranna frowns a bit, saying "I suppose you're right; I
wouldn't in his place. Best thing we can do now is to be there for him
when it happens ..."
"Same with Doll, then?" Loranna asks, letting Sen-Yedda do whatever
she wanted with her hair for now; it had taken the better part of an hour and a
half to get her hair done right but at the moment Loranna didn't give it much
thought.
"I don't know if you know this," Allerleirauh said. The cut-out
garment was already beginning to take shape, under her hands; the needle moved
unnaturally fast. "Doll grew up in a brothel; she was a prostitute in high
Rock, then a courtesan in a more respectable art house in Cyrodiil. She doesn't
have a high opinion of any man, much less one foolish enough to want to
be in a relationship with her."
Posted by: Shardie Sep 3 2005, 01:12 PM
She could remember earlier that day, looking
at the seating arangements for the reception, and seeing a name she did not
want to see. A name she owed a slap in the face. She canceled her afternoon
Sparring session with Drevious, and slowly put her dress armour on beneath her
robe. Where was it? She was proberly staying with that nice Nord Lady, yes,
Allie-somthing, at that house on the square. She cast a dispell spell on her
blade, and sheathed it, before walking out the door. The Square was not far
away, and Maranda Rang the bell at the open door, wondering why theves were not
running out with all sorts of loot
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 01:17 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 07:12 AM)
"I don't know if you know this," Allerleirauh
said. The cut-out garment was already beginning to take shape, under her
hands; the needle moved unnaturally fast. "Doll grew up in a
brothel; she was a prostitute in high Rock, then a courtesan in a more
respectable art house in Cyrodiil. She doesn't have a high opinion of any
man, much less one foolish enough to want to be in a relationship with
her."
Loranna says "I see ... this is going to be rather painful for
Nalion."
After a moment, she asks " ... He have any chance at all with
her?"
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 01:21 PM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 06:12 AM)
She could remember earlier that day, looking at the seating
arangements for the reception, and seeing a name she did not want to see. A
name she owed a slap in the face. She canceled her afternoon Sparring session
with Drevious, and slowly put her dress armour on beneath her robe. Where was
it? She was proberly staying with that nice Nord Lady, yes, Allie-somthing, at
that house on the square. She cast a dispell spell on her blade, and sheathed
it, before walking out the door. The Square was not far away, and Maranda Rang
the bell at the open door, wondering why theves were not running out with all
sorts of loot.
A young Breton boy emerged from a door at the back of the hall. He was neatly
dressed in blue and white livery, but his face and knees were sooty; he had
been wrestling with the damper of the massive kitchen fireplace.
"One of the guests staying here during the wedding?" he asked.
"Madam the General is in the back room with a friend, and the guest rooms
are upstairs."
He gestured towards the door through which Loranna and Allie had gone.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 01:25 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 06:17 AM)
Loranna says "I see ... this is going to be rather painful
for Nalion."
After a moment, she asks " ... He have any chance at all with
her?"
Allerleirauh hummed and sewed and sewed and hummed, finishing the turn of the
puff at the top of the sleeve, before replying.
"Scar tissue is thick, and it looks tough, but it's not as strong as
ordinary flesh. Can one who has been gravely scarred be made whole again? I
don't know. I like to believe so. Scars do fade in time, and a salve can ease
the mending. Perhaps Nalion will be strong enough to endure whatever happens,
and wait until the healing is complete."
Posted by: Shardie Sep 3 2005, 01:28 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 10:21 PM)
A young Breton boy emerged from a door at the back of the hall.
He was neatly dressed in blue and white livery, but his face and knees were
sooty; he had been wrestling with the damper of the massive kitchen
fireplace.
"One of the guests staying here during the wedding?" he asked.
"Madam the General is in the back room with a friend, and the guest rooms
are upstairs."
He gestured towards the door through which Loranna and Allie had gone.
Thankyou, young breton," she said, slowly admiring the wonderful hall, it
was exquisite worksmanship, she thought, as she reached the door to the room
the boy guestured to, opening it to find two women, who she both recognized
talking to one another, a baby in the hands of Loranna, she bowed gracefully,
"I apologize for innterupting your conversation, but I wish to welcome you
back to Daggerfall, and thank you for attending my Sister's wedding" she
said, smiling a fake smile
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 01:35 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 07:25 AM)
Allerleirauh hummed and sewed and sewed and hummed, finishing
the turn of the puff at the top of the sleeve, before replying.
"Scar tissue is thick, and it looks tough, but it's not as strong as
ordinary flesh. Can one who has been gravely scarred be made whole again?
I don't know. I like to believe so. Scars do fade in time, and a salve can ease
the mending. Perhaps Nalion will be strong enough to endure whatever happens,
and wait until the healing is complete."
Lorann watches the dress take shape under Allie's hands, marveling as she
always did at Allie's gift for sewing. "I'd like to believe so too, and
I'd like to think that Nalion is strong enough - whether he chooses to or not
..."
She shrugs as best she can with Sen-Yedda in her arms. "Like I said, best
we can do is be there for him," she says.
QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 07:28 AM)
Thankyou, young breton," she said, slowly admiring the
wonderful hall, it was exquisite worksmanship, she thought, as she reached the
door to the room the boy guestured to, opening it to find two women, who she
both recognized talking to one another, a baby in the hands of Loranna, she
bowed gracefully, "I apologize for innterupting your conversation, but I
wish to welcome you back to Daggerfall, and thank you for attending my Sister's
wedding" she said, smiling a fake smile
Loranna gives Maranda a warm smile, though the Breton woman's expression mkes
Loranna wonder if something's going on. "Hello again dear; it's our
pleasure to attend Lady Lyssia's wedding," she says.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 01:43 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 06:35 AM)
Lorann watches the dress take shape under Allie's hands,
marveling as she always did at Allie's gift for sewing. "I'd like to
believe so too, and I'd like to think that Nalion is strong enough - whether he
chooses to or not ..."
She shrugs as best she can with Sen-Yedda in her arms. "Like I said,
best we can do is be there for him," she says.
Loranna gives Maranda a warm smile, though the Breton woman's expression mkes
Loranna wonder if something's going on. "Hello again dear; it's our
pleasure to attend Lsdy Lyssia's wedding," she says.
"It's good to see you again, Maranda," Allerleirauh said. She didn't
smile. "It seemed appropriate to go, since not only are you my neighbor
now, you're a veteran of the Dawn."
Posted by: Shardie Sep 3 2005, 01:45 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 10:43 PM)
It's good to see you again, Maranda,"
Allerleirauh said. She didn't smile. "It seemed appropriate to go, since
not only are you my neighbor now, you're a veteran of the Dawn.
"Oh, thankyou for that. I was sure I was a veteren of the Blue Twilight as
well" her eyes narrowed and stared at Loranna, "you dont know
anything about that, do you, Lor? for I have a sneeky suspicion that it was all
your doing" she took her sword and sheath off her belt and leaned it
against the wall
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 01:54 PM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 07:45 AM)
"Oh, thankyou for that. I was sure I was a veteren of the
Blue Twilight as well" her eyes narrowed and stared at Loranna, "you
dont know anything about that, do you, Lor? for I have a sneeky suspicion that
it was all your doing" she took her sword and sheath off her belt and
leaned it against the wall
Loranna's smile fades. "Um ... no, it wasn't my doing and I yes I'm aware
of what hppened; when it hit we got to see what Ald Raathim and my husband
would have been like had Hogithum gone differently."
She watches Maranda's reaction, hoping Maranda's meeting here and now wasn't
indicitive of the tone of the upcoming wedding.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 01:57 PM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 06:45 AM)
"Oh, thankyou for that. I was sure I was a veteren of the
Blue Twilight as well" her eyes narrowed and stared at Loranna, "you
dont know anything about that, do you, Lor? for I have a sneeky suspicion that
it was all your doing" she took her sword and sheath off her belt and
leaned it against the wall
"I'm going to choose to believe that you're making yourself more
comfortable, and not making veiled threats against guests in my house,
Maranda," Allerleirauh said mildly. "Particularly on such a pleasant
day as the day of your sister's wedding. In a sense you are correct; there
could never have been an Azurite victory, even in an alternate universe, if not
for Loranna. But Loranna was part of the group that put an end to the Blue
Twilight."
Posted by: Shardie Sep 3 2005, 02:02 PM
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 10:57 PM)
I'm going to choose to believe that you're making yourself
more comfortable, and not making veiled threats against guests in my house,
Maranda," Allerleirauh said mildly. "Particularly on such
a pleasant day as the day of your sister's wedding. In a sense you are
correct; there could never have been an Azurite victory, even in an
alternate universe, if not for Loranna. But Loranna was part of the group that
put an end to the Blue Twilight.
"Oh no, Lady Allerleirauh, I would never strike another person in someone
elses house, that is just plain rude" Maranda said softly before turning
back to Loranna, "But it its not your fault, then who should I blame? I
owe someone a slap after what I had to go through in that twilight" she paused
for a moment, "and thank you, loranna for putting an end to that horror
world"
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 02:06 PM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 08:02 AM)
Oh no, Lady Allerleirauh, I would never strike another
person in someone elses house, that is just plain rude" Maranda said
softly before turning back to Loranna, "But it its not your fault, then
who should I blame? I owe someone a slap after what I had to go through in that
twilight" she paused for a moment, "and thank you, loranna for
putting an end to that horror world
"We all played a part in helping to end that nightmare," Loranna says
to Maranda. "You're welcome."
" ... We all went through hell in the horror world; it's behind us now,
and happier occasions await," she adds.
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 02:11 PM
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 07:06 AM)
We all played a part in helping to end that
nightmare," Loranna says to Maranda. "You're welcome.
" ... We all went through hell in the horror world; it's behind us now,
and happier occasions await," she adds.
"Who to slap... that's a little complicated," Allerleirauh said.
"You could slap Tris, he's not exactly responsible but he's very fun to
slap and he inevitably deserves it for some reason or another.
"What happened was that a man was brought back to life during the battle
in the Vaults of Gemin. Somehow the resurrection weakened the realm of Arkay,
and an alternate universe was created where the man had died and not been
brought back. It's that alternate universe you saw during the Twilight. So...
that's the universe that would have happened if no one had done anything. You
can slap someone, but if no one had brought the man back to life, THIS universe
wouldn't have been possible at all, and we would all be living under Azura's
rule."
Posted by: Shardie Sep 3 2005, 02:14 PM
Maranda Smiled at this, The pretty nord had
a point. She turned and picked up her sword, resting by the door, "You
have a point," into her pocket her hand went, and out came a small bundle
of invertations, "You were seated with the pesants, but I thought for old
times sake, you can sit in the nobles area of the wedding" she walked out
the door, "Thankyou" she said before dissapering from view
Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 02:28 PM
QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 08:14 AM)
Maranda Smiled at this, The pretty nord had a point. She turned
and picked up her sword, resting by the door, "You have a point,"
into her pocket her hand went, and out came a small bundle of invertations,
"You were seated with the pesants, but I thought for old times sake, you
can sit in the nobles area of the wedding" she walked out the door,
"Thankyou" she said before dissapering from view
Loranna looks at the invitations, then looks at Allie, raising her eyebrows.
"Absurdly hectic, I think you said," she comments. "I don't know
why but I've got a feeling the whole wedding's going to be like this."
She looks to Sen-Yedda and smiles a bit, cooing softly.
===
Back in Ald Raathim, a force of six parrptons fly over the land, each bearing a
guard.
The robbed farmer's story couldn't identify the culprit other than he 'sounded
like an Argonaian', but that was enough description for the guards of Ald
Rathim to guess at who was responsible. Dram was heard to comment to himself
"He gets banished, robs someone shortly thereafter, yet leaves them half
their money ... strange. But in any event ... get him."
The six guards flying after Falco Redflash had every intention of getting him.
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