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Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 02:45 AM

In the previous installment of this thread, Loranna's party finally started making its way toward Balmora, some people moving ahead of others. However, other forces arrived first and the incarnation of Azura has both friends and foes awaiting her in Balmora - as well as a feast fit for (and meant for) a King happy.gif

As always, mirc ChatSpike channel #Loranna_RP is our official chatroom for the event. Everyone who plays is welcomed and encouraged to join the chat so that we may discuss plot developments and swap jokes about our characters Those who can't get into the chatroom are encouraged to PM me about any plot ideas or scene-effecting actions they have in mind; I will try to answer you with all possible speed.

Part Six begins ...

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Loranna frowns, staying very still as well; she hears Arynel's and Maji's voices and wonders what either can do to stop this strange black being ...

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 16 2004, 02:46 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Dec 15 2004, 08:23 PM)

Liris skided to a halt reaching the crowd, then having turned about he yelled, “Guards!”

The guards formed a small wall between Liris as the newcomer.  The lord straightened his clothing and smoothed his hair.  He yelled to the black clad creature, “Now that I am at a safe distance, would you perchance tell me why you are going to die today?”

*





"You displease your Queen, Liris Inwald, and there is no distance safe from her wrath," the voice says.

Armored feet steadily stride forward, leaving deep prints in the dirt.

The cloaked figure stops at the line of guards, all brandishing their swords, but less than certainly.

There is a pause, and the creature releases the dead guard he had been dragging. Before the body hits the ground, Two of the guard before him are hit by huge fists, and are dead. A moment later, their bodies land some yards away.

The hooded head turns slowly to Arynel's song.
"Today you are safe, child, but do not press your fortune."

Slowly, the hood returns its attention to Liris, and the boots continue forward.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 02:47 AM

After a jovial round of drinks with the members of the guild it was time to get down to business. "What is it that you would have me do for you to ensure that Loranna and her group remain unplundered?" asked Teleran

"You are blunt friend, we will not ask much, I assure you none will be harmed, whether you do this for us or not. There be a feast for a King. Nobles leave their manors vacant to attend feast, yes. Go to Tyravel manor, the lady has necklace Habasi wants, a large ruby eye for the center, surrounded by diamonds."

"I can do this for you, so the deal is set?" Teleran responded.

"Yes friend. It is agreed." said Habasi.

'This heist doesn't sound too bad, I wonder why they don't have one of their own doing it. Well, at least, they will not bother Loranna. I was hoping for a little more challenge though.'

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 02:48 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 15 2004, 06:36 PM)


The hooded head turns slowly to Arynel's song.
"Today you are safe, child, but do not press your fortune."

*





Arynel steps forward and opens his mouth, but then staps it shut again.

The Breton's gaze switches between the two before him.

He watches, and waits...

Posted by: stratigo Dec 16 2004, 02:50 AM

Zaldaar wathed the large firgure move and wondered what he should do. This one was no threat to Loranna as of yet, but Zaldaar didn't want to see Liris dead. He stepp forward and confronted the large man. "Why is it that you want Liris dead?"

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 16 2004, 02:52 AM

QUOTE(stratigo @ Dec 15 2004, 08:40 PM)

Zaldaar wathed the large firgure move and wondered what he should do.  This one was no threat to Loranna as of yet, but Zaldaar didn't want to see Liris dead.  He stepp forward and confronted the large man.  "Why is it that you want Liris dead?"

*





The huge form stops.

"He has failed his queen, and she demands his life for his failure.

"Do you intend to stop me from fulfilling her will?"

Posted by: Solin Dec 16 2004, 02:53 AM

Liris backed away from the black clad man further into the fast dispersing mob. A few brave ones stood watching. The remaining guards are shaken, unsure what to do next. Liris’s hand slid down to his belt and a fraction of a second later a dagger is unsheathed and in his hand. He eyed his guards gauging their bravery.

Posted by: Anghardel67 Dec 16 2004, 02:58 AM

Azrael smiled at Eliin once more, and responded, "Yes, Eliin, I must speak with you of something. There have been some peculiar events in Gnisis, which you might like to know about. I must have your opinions on what I, and another, think should be done."

The Dunmer led Eliin to an adjoining room, and sat down next to him, after closing the door. "Eliin, now that we are alone, I will reveal the true reason why I am here. It may not be cheery, as it involves what you may consider to be undermining the guild. . ."

Azrael saw Eliin raise his eyebrow, and paused, before continuing at the nod of the old Altmer's head.

"Very well, then."

He began to explain to Eliin the discovery of the incarnate of Azura in Vvardenfell. As he went deeper and deeper into the plan that he, along with Adriana of the Gnisis branch, had devised, concerning the incarnate's trials and eventual goal, he saw the face of the Altmer tighten, into a near-rage-like state.

"Eliin. . .?"

(Ang)

Posted by: stratigo Dec 16 2004, 03:01 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 15 2004, 08:42 PM)

The huge form stops.

"He has failed his queen, and she demands his life for his failure.

"Do you intend to stop me from fulfilling her will?"

*






"That is all? That is petty for wanting one dead. If this is what your queen does to every who fails her, how does she have any servants?." Zaldaar remarked coldly.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 03:02 AM

"oooh, It's hot down here" Exclaimed Dante, wearily opening the door and placing one foot in, but finding no ground to rest it on he falls and grabs onto the ledge of the door. "Oh great, well that explains the heat near this place" He says watching the lava flow beneath him. Dante lowers himself a bit and sees another door, directly below the original he came from, he kicked it open and jumped inside.

A simple passage-way leading up to a crypt at the end was all that was here, yet another Dremora was standing guard here, Dante quickly dispatched this one and approached the stone coffin. Resting ontop of the coffin was a Daedric dagger, it had a small drain health enchantment on it "Hm, I'll take this as proof of my task" He said to himself, pocketing the dagger.

Later back at the guild Dante spoke with Eydis fire-eye "There, it's all done, your tomb has been cleaned out for you" He says rather uninterested. "Thankyou Dante, but now it's time for our end of the bargain, you have our blades by your side...we will make lady Lorannas trip here as trouble free as possible for you" She said handing Dante a few coins "Here's some money to get that armour repaired and cleaned up" She said patting him on the back "Thankyou" He replied while being pretty much thrusted out of the door by the nord woman.

Dante made his way to the Armoror where he emptied his pockets to have his armour cleaned and repaired.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 16 2004, 03:03 AM

QUOTE

The Guild Master leads Celezar into the Dinning Hall. Much had been done in such a short time - many decorations were placed throughout the room, and places had already been set for the expected guests. A few entertainers practiced in the corners while servants frantically kept setting up.



*Celezar entered the room with glee in his eyes, rubbing his licking his lips greedily. He then turned towards the guild master and replied*

"Kind sir, it has been brought to my attention a sudden need of King Helseth's, it seems that he will be requiring a great number of sweetrolls, tons even. In addition, a large sum of meat will be added to that, the same, or even more than the sweetrolls. I trust you will be able to keep up with your lord's demmands?"

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 16 2004, 03:03 AM

The huge form steps to the side, and continues towards Liris.

It laughs, and the sound is not pleasant, "You have no friends, Liris, no one will mourn your passing. Come, surrender freely. I would say it will not hurt, but your Queen has demanded otherwise."

Posted by: stratigo Dec 16 2004, 03:06 AM

Zaldaar frowns. "What will his death serve for your queen."

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 03:09 AM

"I've had enough of this." Arynel said, eyeing the two before him.

The Breton thrust forth his arms, the green light of a paralysis spell eminated forth from his fingers, decreasing the distance between him, Liris, and the dark figure."

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 16 2004, 03:10 AM

*The wind was blowing quite rapidly as the pair entered the Hllalu city of Balmora. Great carts of food and drink were arriving and the hustling and bustling was more spasmodic then usual. Angelique grasped Orion's hand and pulled him through the crowd into the Lucky Lockup*

"Phew...sure is busy out there...can I trouble you for 2 brandys sirrah?" Orion said

"Certainly sir...on the house" the bartender replied, handing him two drinks.

*Orion handed Angelique one of the drinks as the pair sat down at an empty table in the corner, the bar Inn was fuller than usual*

"Wow some trip huh?" Angelique said while taking a sip of her brandy

"Yha it certainly was...man...but I sure am tired, and I could really use a good meal"

*Angelique eyed him sternly*

"I mean your stew was good...hahaha?...well I think I'm going to go to bed" Orion said while finishing his brandy in 3 gulps.

" I'll be doing some work around town for a while" Angelique said

"Then I'll leave the door unlocked" Orion said lazily as he walked up the stairs

*Angelique took out a piece of paper...it read:


QUOTE

A,

Leave the stuff in the gully next to the South Wall Corner Club. My courier will pick it up. And your payment will be in the barrel next to the Eight Plates.

Q



*She sat back in her seat and closed her eyes*

This is going to be an even more interesting trip now that he's here...

*She slapped a tip on the counter, grabbed her bag, and exited the door*

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 16 2004, 03:12 AM

Girai looked about the city of Gnisis. She wasn't here, that was for certain. The western architechure of Fort Darius hardly did anything to make him feel more at home. He was in the East, thrown into more Daedric politics in the last few weeks than he had ever dreamed or wished to have in a lifetime. If he knew anything of the future, it would only get worse. Gah... where was Maranda?

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 16 2004, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 15 2004, 08:59 PM)

"I've had enough of this."  Arynel said, eyeing the two before him.

The Breton thrust forth his arms, the green light of a paralysis spell eminated forth from his fingers, decreasing the distance between him, Liris, and the dark figure."

*





The green light showers over the black cloak and falls to the ground like rain.

The figure halts, and once again turns to Arynel.

"Fine, boy. You have made yourself clear. Come, let us see what you are made of... on the inside."

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 03:15 AM

in balmora... "Maranda" was sleeping a dreamless sleep...

Gnisis
A little girl appeared, and sat on a rock...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 03:18 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 15 2004, 08:04 PM)

The green light showers over the black cloak and falls to the ground like rain.

The figure halts, and once again turns to Arynel.

"Fine, boy. You have made yourself clear. Come, let us see what you are made of... on the inside."

*




Allerleirauh pulled her patchwork cloak around her, and became a huge creature something like a bear, something like a great stag, something like a hound... it was a creature made of the parts of a thousand animals. It was a Welwa.

"Leseth," she growled, in a voice like thunder. "Do not trespass against my people, or we will have to face each other."

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 03:19 AM

Arynel turns to Doll.

"Friend, I must ask a favor from you." The Breton began. "Might you have any glass?"

The Breton eyes the dark beast before him...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 03:21 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 15 2004, 08:09 PM)

Arynel turns to Doll.

"Friend, I must ask a favor from you."  The Breton began.  "Might you have any glass?"

The Breton eyes the dark beast before him...

*




Hesitating not a moment, the figure in the netch leather helmet reached into her pack, and emerged with several empty potion bottles.

Posted by: Solin Dec 16 2004, 03:22 AM

Having noted the black clad man’s momentary distraction Liris nods to his guards. He bunched his leg muscles preparing to lunge… but then stopped at the sight of the beast of a thousand furs. It stood next to Loranna and spoke with Allerleirauh’s voice. With a waving his hand towards the ground he signaled for his guards to wait.

Solin sat off to the side near Doll and waited.

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 16 2004, 03:22 AM

Jekk sat at the other end f the table.

"Hello...Dane" He tilted his bottle toward him then took a swig

Without looking up Dane immediately knew who it was

"Its a pleasure to see you again Jekk, longtime-no-see eh?" Dane chuckled

"Yes it is"

"So what brings you to Morrowind?"

Jekk looked around the tavern, before answering "Just came to relive my childhood" He smiled "It seems like it was only yesterday..."

Dane looked at the celling reminiscing his childhood. After a few hours they had great conversations and a couple of drinks.

"So is it true Dane?" Jekk had a worried look on his face

"True? what do you mean"

Jekk leaned in closer "Well you know..."

"Ah, you mean about me?"

Jekk nodded

"Yes it is true" Dane sighed "It is true that i have a disease that transforms me into a, lets just say i can be half werewolf and half vampire and yes it is true that i was dethrone from Cyrodiil" Dane leaned back in his chair looking at his jug of ale.

Jekk nodded then sighed "...Were-vamp... Heritec...and Daedric follower"

Dane smiled

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 03:22 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 15 2004, 09:08 PM)

Allerleirauh pulled her patchwork cloak around her, and became a huge creature something like a bear, something like a great stag, something like a hound... it was a creature made of the parts of a thousand animals. It was a Welwa.

"Leseth," she growled, in a voice like thunder. "Do not trespass against my people, or we will have to face each other."

*





Loranna watches the stand off with ever-tightening lips; on the one hand, she remembers Allie's admonishment to stay very still - indeed, maternal instincts were telling her not to draw Leseth's attention to her at all ...

... However, as turncoat as Lord Liris was wont to be, he had helped her - and she bore him no true ill will, her unhappiness with his handling of the drunk guard notwithstanding ...

Damned if she did; act now and anger the Queen of Wayrest, endanger the baby, possibly others. Damned if she didn't; stand passively and watch one 'loyal' to her die without lifting a finger.

... In the end, it seemed best to keep quiet; better to take the course that offered the least risk to others' lives ...


Posted by: stratigo Dec 16 2004, 03:23 AM

Zaldaar's frown increased. "Tell you queen to come herself. If she can convince me that your in the right, than perhaps I'll step aside." Zaldaar's tone held the hint of violence.

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 16 2004, 03:23 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 15 2004, 05:05 PM)

in balmora... "Maranda" was sleeping a dreamless sleep...

Gnisis
A little girl appeared, and sat on a rock...

*




Girai turned and saw the same girl he had seen far back at Ald'Ruhn. He had never been more terrified in his life of such an innocent-looking being. He couldn't help but feel that such a sacred and simple image was blasphemed drastically by its true being chancing to be a Daedric Prince. Nonetheless out of reverence to the One (who did not approve of disrespecting any Spirit) he gave a slight, nervous bow. "Lady of Oblivion, I come back with what you requested." If he thought previously that he had gotten accustomed to dealing with Demons after his experience in the horror of Oblivion, he was wrong.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 16 2004, 03:23 AM

A laugh starts deep in the hood, and grows louder.

"So be it.

"Your Queen, Liris, wished you to fear before your death, and I have seen to that. I have overstayed my welcome. Now I will end this."

The huge form strode forward quickly, reaching for Liris with one outstretched hand.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 03:25 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 15 2004, 07:11 PM)

Hesitating not a moment, the figure in the netch leather helmet reached into her pack, and emerged with several empty potion bottles.

*





Without saying a word, Arynel took one of the bottles and threw it to the ground, where it shattered. The Breton put forth his hand, and a single shard of glass lifted off the ground and flew into his awaiting hand.

Arynel held it up towards the sun, and the glass refracted the light, sending a beam towards him.

The Breton opened his cloak, allowing the beam of light to enter into it's ebony black inside.

He whispered a string of power

He slid beneath the ground

and wandered past the stars

Posted by: Attrebus Dec 16 2004, 03:25 AM

QUOTE(Anghardel67 @ Dec 16 2004, 11:18 AM)

Azrael smiled at Eliin once more, and responded, "Yes, Eliin, I must speak with you of something. There have been some peculiar events in Gnisis, which you might like to know about. I must have your opinions on what I, and another, think should be done."

The Dunmer led Eliin to an adjoining room, and sat down next to him, after closing the door. "Eliin, now that we are alone, I will reveal the true reason why I am here. It may not be cheery, as it involves what you may consider to be undermining the guild. . ."

Azrael saw Eliin raise his eyebrow, and paused, before continuing at the nod of the old Altmer's head.

"Very well, then."

He began to explain to Eliin the discovery of the incarnate of Azura in Vvardenfell. As he went deeper and deeper into the plan that he, along with Adriana of the Gnisis branch, had devised, concerning the incarnate's trials and eventual goal, he saw the face of the Altmer tighten, into a near-rage-like state.

"Eliin. . .?"

(Ang)

*




"YOU FOOL!" Shouted Eliin "Do you not see what this Loranna's goal *really* is? And you follow her like the others without seeing the bigger picture. The Daedra *cannot* be trusted and you of all people should know this! If she is indeed Azura - a few tricks of magic isn't proof enough of this. For all you know, she could be a well trained Mage sent by the Imperials to cause mass bloodshed in Morrowind. They have never been happy with the Armistice, and this may just be another attempt at destroying it. I am a fool to have trusted you for this. You have lost your way and for that, there is only one punishment..." A sadness enters Eliin's eyes. "No. The plan stays the same. And you are no longer welcome here - leave now, before I have you removed from my sight."

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 03:27 AM

The little girl smiled in a disturbingly cute way, easily reading Girai's mind, but not letting on to it...
Indeed you have. I would like to reward you for it... would you like, by any chance, a Daedric Fingertrap? Or somthing else... "Maranda" can be found in Balmora. Tell me what you want your reward to be and it shall be waiting with her...

Posted by: Attrebus Dec 16 2004, 03:28 AM

QUOTE(Celezar @ Dec 16 2004, 11:23 AM)

*Celezar entered the room with glee in his eyes, rubbing his licking his lips greedily.  He then turned towards the guild master and replied*

"Kind sir, it has been brought to my attention a sudden need of King Helseth's, it seems that he will be requiring a great number of sweetrolls, tons even.  In addition, a large sum of meat will be added to that, the same, or even more than the sweetrolls.  I trust you will be able to keep up with your lord's demmands?"

*




"Err Yes, yes of course! How could I forget the sweetrolls!" Replied the Guild Master... not exactly sure *what* a sweetroll was. "And more meat, you say? Indeed. I will send word to some of the Guar farms. Their meat is tough, but I'm sure our cooks can work wonders."

The Guild Master hurries off to make the arrangements. And to find out what a sweetroll is.

Posted by: stratigo Dec 16 2004, 03:29 AM

Zaldaar used his telekinisis to deflect the man's arm. "Liris has done nothing to deserv death. Please stop your hostilities now. They are only detrimental."

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 03:30 AM

Inside the void, Arynel draws forth the light from his cloak. The Breton draws it out like a thread, a rope.

He keeps his attention focused on the outside...

Posted by: Solin Dec 16 2004, 03:31 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 15 2004, 07:13 PM)

A laugh starts deep in the hood, and grows louder.

"So be it.

"Your Queen, Liris, wished you to fear before your death, and I have seen to that. I have overstayed my welcome. Now I will end this."

The huge form strode forward quickly, reaching for Liris with one outstretched hand.

*





Liris nodded and the few remaining guards lunged forward, blades ready for blood. He waited a moment and then swiftly followed.

Posted by: Anghardel67 Dec 16 2004, 03:31 AM

Taken back by Eliin's sudden outburst, Azrael began to shout without hesitation, paying attention not to what escaped his mouth, but to the face of who he was now aiming his dialogue towards:

"Eliin! How could you doubt so easily! Perhaps she has not proven herself, but would you be so quick to dismiss this notion for a lack of evidence? Do you not remember times before when this would have resulted in disaster?! This incarnate brings to us a positive tiding of restoration! But. . .perhaps you do not see this, being an Altmer, afterall. I would have surmised you a better mer than this; you have always been open. I beseech you, give it another thought--do not banish me for this."

(Ang)

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 16 2004, 03:31 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 15 2004, 09:20 PM)

Inside the void, Arynel draws forth the light from his cloak.  The Breton draws it out like a thread, a rope.

He keeps his attention focused on the outside...

*




In the Void, he sees a little girl with dark, unruly hair, and blazing red eyes, who smiles at him sweetly.

“Hello,” says Bosriel.

She floated closer to him.

"What's your name?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 03:32 AM

Allerleirauh poised to leap into the Void, then stood still, legs trembling and noise rushing in her ears. The Welwa's instinct told her that something in the Void was terribly, horribly, WRONG.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 03:32 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 15 2004, 07:21 PM)

In the Void, he sees a little girl with dark, unruly hair, and blazing red eyes, who smiles at him sweetly.

“Hello,” says Bosriel.

*





Started by the voice, Arynel turns.

The Breton's eyes grow wide with shock, with horror.

"Who..." he begins. "Who are you?"


Posted by: Marquis Dec 16 2004, 03:33 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 15 2004, 09:13 PM)

A laugh starts deep in the hood, and grows louder.

"So be it.

"Your Queen, Liris, wished you to fear before your death, and I have seen to that. I have overstayed my welcome. Now I will end this."

The huge form strode forward quickly, reaching for Liris with one outstretched hand.

*





From atop a nearby hiil, nightbane flew into the giant's arm. The blade stuck out like a dart in the side of a rat, and Meciander laughed at the image. He ran towards the figure, brandishing his ebony mace, ready to strike.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 16 2004, 03:35 AM

QUOTE(Attrebus @ Dec 15 2004, 09:18 PM)

"Err Yes, yes of course! How could I forget the sweetrolls!" Replied the Guild Master... not exactly sure *what* a sweetroll was. "And more meat, you say? Indeed. I will send word to some of the Guar farms. Their meat is tough, but I'm sure our cooks can work wonders."

The Guild Master hurries off to make the arrangements. And to find out what a sweetroll is.

*





*Celezar laughs pleasantly, taking a pinch of spice off of a nearby slab of meat and touching the tip of his tongue to it*

"The finest chefs in Vvardenfell, indeed!"

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 16 2004, 03:35 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 15 2004, 09:22 PM)

Started by the voice, Arynel turns.

The Breton's eyes grow wide with shock, with horror.

"Who..." he begins.  "Who are you?"

*





“What’s your name?” the girl repeats, floating closer, and Arynel cannot look away from her eyes.

He does not want to move.



Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 03:37 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 15 2004, 08:25 PM)

“What’s your name?” the girl repeats, floating closer, and Arynel cannot look away from her eyes.

He does not want to move.

*




"ARYNEL!" Allerleirauh shouted, suddenly able to move again. "Arynel, get out of there."

She wasn't about to venture into the Void at this moment; but she charged down the hill at Leseth.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 03:37 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 15 2004, 07:25 PM)

“What’s your name?” the girl repeats, floating closer, and Arynel cannot look away from her eyes.

He does not want to move.

*





"I am called Arynel." The Breton says blankly. "Who...what are you?"

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 16 2004, 03:37 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 15 2004, 09:23 PM)

From atop a nearby hiil, nightbane flew into the giant's arm. The blade stuck out like a dart in the side of a rat, and Meciander laughed at the image. He ran towards the figure, brandishing his ebony mace, ready to strike.

*





Pulling the weapon out of his arm, the dark hood turned toward the rushing man, the laugh starting again.

"Hurry." the voice said quietly.

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 16 2004, 03:38 AM

Girai stares back into the girl's eyes, still feeling the terror of being before the Daedric Prince but somehow yet feeling better. His mind fades, "Ancient Spirit, do not think that I am disrespectful of your offer by any means, in fact my desire is indeed to find material gain for my trouble. However in this situation my desires are hardly of any worth to anyone, and surely it would be blasphemy to put them above the service of the One who loves me, who shaped the universe and even you, Master of Powers. For the sake of the One who gave me the gift of life, I ask that you spare the baby Sen-Yedda Half-mortal."

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 03:40 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 15 2004, 09:27 PM)

"I am called Arynel."  The Breton says blankly.  "Who...what are you?"

*





Loranna blinks, having heard Allie scream with a tone she rarely takes, and her thoughts turn to the Void and Arynel ...

Damnit damnit damnit now what? she thinks, feeling rather unable to do anything of value ...


Posted by: Attrebus Dec 16 2004, 03:41 AM

QUOTE(Anghardel67 @ Dec 16 2004, 11:51 AM)

Taken back by Eliin's sudden outburst, Azrael began to shout without hesitation, paying attention not to what escaped his mouth, but to the face of who he was now aiming his dialogue towards:

"Eliin! How could you doubt so easily! Perhaps she has not proven herself, but would you be so quick to dismiss this notion for a lack of evidence? Do you not remember times before when this would have resulted in disaster?! This incarnate brings to us a positive tiding of restoration!  But. . .perhaps you do not see this, being an Altmer, afterall. I would have surmised you a better mer than this; you have always been open. I beseech you, give it another thought--do not banish me for this."

(Ang)

*





"Azrael... how can you fall for her deception so easily? You say she brings positive tidings of restoration, yet what has she brought with her? Naught but death and pain. Do we not fight a fire if it sweeps through our cities? Fire also brings restoration and regenreation once it has died down, but not before destruction and mayhem. If you cannot see she is the fire, and she is coming, then I have no other choice." With that, Eliin makes a motion and two Order of the Lamp Knights enter the room to escort Azrael out.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 16 2004, 03:41 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 15 2004, 09:27 PM)

"I am called Arynel."  The Breton says blankly.  "Who...what are you?"

*





"You're beautiful."

The girl was feeding on him before he even knew what was happening. It was ecstasy, feeling death come upon him. Dimly, he could see her last victim, a guard of Liris's, floating in the void behind her.

Suddenly, it was over.

She was gone. He was alone.


Posted by: Marquis Dec 16 2004, 03:42 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 15 2004, 09:27 PM)

Pulling the weapon out of his arm, the dark hood turned toward the rushing man, the laugh starting again.

*





"
Laugh while you can beast, you tempt the wrath of Molag Bal!" Bal shouted, infuriated at any mockery of himself. "I shall feast on your rotting flesh!" Molag Bal charged forth, bringing the mace down on the behemoth's arm.

Meanwhile, Phyrdalion had finished with the slaves, and activated the amulet given to him by his mentor. "I hope this takes me to him." said Phyrdalion, clenching the amulet. He was surrounded by light, and was soon in the bottom room of Madach tradehouse. He walked outside, wondering where Meciander had gone.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 03:43 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 16 2004, 11:28 AM)

Girai stares back into the girl's eyes, still feeling the terror of being before the Daedric Prince but somehow yet feeling better. His mind fade, "Ancient Spirit, do not think that I am disrespectful of your offer by any means, in fact my desire is indeed to find material gain for my trouble. However in this situation my desires are hardly of any worth to anyone, and surely it would be blasphemy to put them above the service of the One who loves me, who shaped the universe and even you, Master of Powers. For the sake of the One who gave me the gift of life, I ask that you spare the baby Sen-Yadda Half-mortal."

*






Meridia's eye narrowed... a dark aura surrounded her... she dissapered, reapearing in her Daggarfallesqe form behind Girai... whispering into hsi ear

'Spare the child? Do you know what that child is? Hmm I do not even think that that is even possible... knowing what terrible beast that thing is... but... seeing as we have made a deal...
Then that is that... I shall spare the childs life for the name to slay the fallen one... Meridia dissapered

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 03:44 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 15 2004, 07:31 PM)

"You're beautiful."

The girl was feeding on him before he even knew what was happening. It was ecstasy, feeling death come upon him.  Dimly, he could see her last victim, a guard of Liris's, floating in the void behind her.

Suddenly, it was over.

She was gone.  He was alone.

*





The Breton's eyelids slowly slide open.

Arynel's pupils slowly start to focus, the haze begins to life, until he sees...

Nothing in all directions.

Coming to his senses, the Breton grabs the strand of light in his hands, and exits the void.


He falls to the ground, the light-rope falls from his fingers, and vanishes.

Posted by: stratigo Dec 16 2004, 03:45 AM

Zaldaar's attention was taken from the large man and directed at Arynel. He knew something was wrong. Amassing his mental power, he tried to rouse Arynel.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 03:49 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 15 2004, 08:32 PM)

"Laugh while you can beast, you tempt the wrath of Molag Bal!" Bal shouted, infuriated at any mockery of himself. "I shall feast on your rotting flesh!" Molag Bal charged forth, bringing the mace down on the behemoth's arm.

*




Allerleirauh lunged at Leseth, tearing his face with her teeth. She reared up to slap him with her bear-like paws.

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 16 2004, 03:49 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 15 2004, 05:33 PM)

'Spare the child? Do you know what that child is? Hmm I do not even think that that is even possible... knowing what terrible beast that thing is... but... seeing as we have made a deal...Then that is that... I shall spare the childs life for the name to slay the fallen one... Meridia dissapered

*




Girai stared off into the sky. He knew he had done what his master wanted, indeed also his Master. Girai grasped the amulet in his pocket and returned to enjoy a beautiful night with Therogar. He had no doubt good would come of all this. He simply didn't know how yet.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 03:50 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 15 2004, 09:34 PM)

The Breton's eyelids slowly slide open.

Arynel's pupils slowly start to focus, the haze begins to life, until he sees...

Nothing in all directions.

Coming to his senses, the Breton grabs the strand of light in his hands, and exits the void.
He falls to the ground, the light-rope falls from his fingers, and vanishes.

*





Watching the fight, Loranna motions to whoever is closest to bring the ailing Breton to her litter, already moving to make room for him to be laid upon it.

"Someone, bring healing herbs," she says quietly ...


Posted by: Marquis Dec 16 2004, 03:51 AM

Molag Bal was infuriated at the beast. It had laughed at HIM, a prince among Daedra. He began to summon his greatest powers from oblivion, hoping the surge wouldn't kill Meciander. "And now, foul monster, you die!" With those words, the earth around them both began to give way, and pure ethereal darkness seemed to flow from the ground. The two were engulfed, and the darkness surrounded them. They sank into the ground, creating an ever-growing crater. Suddenly, lightning struck the sphere from all sides, hitting the giant with force enough to kill hundreds. Molag Bal waited for the smoke to clear, sure that that would have killed the giant.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 16 2004, 03:53 AM

'Loranna, what happened to the Breton? He looks almost dead! Who would want to do this to him?'

Posted by: Anghardel67 Dec 16 2004, 03:53 AM

Azrael replied, standing firmly rooted, both physically, and morally:

"Eliin, what suffering has she brought? What mer have perished in Vvardenfell because of her? Have you seen her kill, maim? Have you seen her act out of any illogical reasoning here, other than this supposed false claim? We know only what those fools in Skyrim have sent us, and through a letter no less, a simple scrap of parchment! How can you be so quick to trust this thing? This incarnate did not force the burnings which the guild representatives claimed to have swept Skyrim; fanatics set them, just as fanatics have pillaged, plundered, and violated for their impious insolence against anything that does not conform to their own views? This is no basis on which we should make such a pretentious suggestion, not so quickly, at very least!"

The Dunmer paused for a moment, realizing that Eliin would be unwavering in his own statements towards this incarnate.

"You do as you wish; the end shall see you incorrect, hasty and iniquitous with your ill accusations. I do not hold anything against you, for you have been a trustworthy friend. I ask still that you reconsider this. However, I will be departing--you and this guild no longer have my allegiance."

(Ang)

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 16 2004, 03:53 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 15 2004, 09:41 PM)

Molag Bal was infuriated at the beast. It had laughed at HIM, a prince among Daedra. He began to summon his greatest powers from oblivion, hoping the surge wouldn't kill Meciander. "And now, foul monster, you die!" With those words, the earth around them both began to give way, and pure ethereal darkness seemed to flow from the ground. The two were engulfed, and the darkness surrounded them. They sank into the ground, creating an ever-growing crater. Suddenly, lightning struck the sphere from all sides, hitting the giant with force enough to kill hundreds. Molag Bal waited for the smoke to clear, sure that that would have killed the giant.

*






Lying at the bottom of the crater, smoking, was the motionless body of a man, fully encased in armor. A tattered black cloak lay nearby. The body looked surprisingly smaller now that it was no longer moving.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 03:53 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 15 2004, 08:41 PM)

Molag Bal was infuriated at the beast. It had laughed at HIM, a prince among Daedra. He began to summon his greatest powers from oblivion, hoping the surge wouldn't kill Meciander. "And now, foul monster, you die!" With those words, the earth around them both began to give way, and pure ethereal darkness seemed to flow from the ground. The two were engulfed, and the darkness surrounded them. They sank into the ground, creating an ever-growing crater. Suddenly, lightning struck the sphere from all sides, hitting the giant with force enough to kill hundreds. Molag Bal waited for the smoke to clear, sure that that would have killed the giant.

*




Allerleirauh cursed, as the lightning struck her hide and she was flung back, away from the conflict. Welwa could not be harmed by lightning; but she rose in a fury and cursed Meciander.

"WOULD YOU SLAY LORANNA TOO, DEMON?"



Posted by: Aki Dec 16 2004, 03:57 AM

Reichi unsheated his dagger of Senses. Waiting for the man to become preoccupied with a opponent so that he could strike. Dar'var however, crouched behind a rock, unsure of what to do. On one hand, he could aid this black caped man and accomplish his mission, or he could help the followers and tag-alongs of Azura.

Both could mean being killed. He loaded his crossbow. Then something struck him, mentally, "Dar'Var says screw the Hunters....they hunt what was created to hunt. As much servants of Hircine as those they hunt...besides, they sent Dar'var alone to deal with a horde of dangerous followers that slaughtered a group of skilled hunters. Fook datt." he mumbled to himself. " With them Dar'var may find what he seeks, but alone, Dar'Var stands a better chance. With these people , Dar'var knows failure will not mean being torture or death."

With that, the Cathay set his Glass Helm upon his head, and stood and firebloom arrow loaded in the crossbow. Both Reichi and Dar'Var watched, waiting for a clear shot.

When the earth seems ed to open and a crater form. both stepped away. Amazed/

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 03:58 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 15 2004, 09:43 PM)

Allerleirauh cursed, as the lightning struck her hide and she was flung back, away from the conflict. Welwa could not be harmed by lightning;  but she rose in a fury and cursed Meciander.

"WOULD YOU SLAY LORANNA TOO, DEMON?"

*





" ... I'm all right ..." Loranna calls over, by now having gotten Arynel up in her litter and trying to get Arynel to drink a healing potion, baffled as to what has befallen him.

"I wish I knew," she replies to Dagoth, looking at Arynel with a worried expression, her mind flashing back to the moments before Ciel caught up with them in Skyrim ...

" ... Wish I never heard of revenge," she says, almost fiercely, and continues to try to minister to the Breton.

Posted by: Marquis Dec 16 2004, 03:59 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 15 2004, 09:43 PM)

Lying at the bottom of the crater, smoking, was the motionless body of a man, fully encased in armor. A tattered black cloak lay nearby. The body looked surprisingly smaller now that it was no longer moving.

*





"
So, deception is your tool. How... disapointing. I would hve enslaved you had you been what you appeared." Molag Bal is standing over the body, looking at the smoking remains. He walks out of the crater, and sits down. He begins to cast healing spells to recover the almost dead body of Meciander.



Back in Gnisis, Phyrdalion searches for Meciander. He tries to remember the name of the person Meciander had mentioned. He remembers, and flags down a nearby commoner. "Excuse me miss, do you happen to know where one might find someone by the name of Loranna?" the commoner is astounded that Phyrdalion does not know of Loranna, and tells him to go to Koal cave, where he will find Loranna and her following.

Posted by: Solin Dec 16 2004, 04:00 AM

Liris and his men retreated from the site of the erruption of power. They did not want to stand in the way of the possibly fueding creatures.

Solin made his way over to the fallen Arynel. He pointed at the Breton and let a whip white light leap from his finger tips. His brow furrowed with concentration as he seeks the problem.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 16 2004, 04:01 AM

'Revenge is a horrible thing. You taught me that yourself. I will never understand some people. But..... who is the one who just blasted Allie? He seems...... powerful. Very powerful.'

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 04:03 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 15 2004, 08:49 PM)

"So, deception is your tool. How... disapointing. I would hve enslaved you had you been what you appeared." Molag Bal is standing over the body, looking at the smoking remains. He walks out of the crater, and sits down. He begins to cast healing spells to recover the almost dead body of Meciander.
Back in Gnisis, Phyrdalion searches for Meciander. He tries to remember the name of the person Meciander had mentioned. He remembers, and flags down a nearby commoner. "Excuse me miss, do you happen to know where one might find someone by the name of Loranna?" the commoner is astounded that Phyrdalion does not know of Loranna, and tells him to go to Koal cave, where he will find Loranna and her following.

*




Allerleirauh flipped her cloak back from her shoulders, becoming a woman again, and slid down into the crater. She bent over the fallen body, lifting the hood to look into its face a long moment. It was so damaged that it was impossible to recognize race or sex.

Posted by: Marquis Dec 16 2004, 04:06 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 15 2004, 09:43 PM)

Allerleirauh cursed, as the lightning struck her hide and she was flung back, away from the conflict. Welwa could not be harmed by lightning;  but she rose in a fury and cursed Meciander.

"WOULD YOU SLAY LORANNA TOO, DEMON?"

*





Meciander stands, and walks to Allerleirauh. He puts his mouth close to her ear "
If Azura stands in my way, she too, shall perish. By now I am sure you know who this is. Do not tempt my wrath. I am here to protect the Dusk and the Dawn, not her followers." Molag Bal reaches into his pouch and hands Allerleirauh the heart of a vampire. "Remember, I am the enslavement. All will bow soon enough."

Posted by: Solin Dec 16 2004, 04:07 AM

Liris climbed down into the crater besides Allerleirauh. He stared down on the corpse, his face was a mask of awe. With the tip of his boot he prodded the body and said, “Dead.”

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 04:09 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Dec 15 2004, 08:57 PM)

Liris climbed down into the crater besides Allerleirauh.  He stared down on the corpse, his face was a mask of awe.  With the tip of his boot he prodded the body and said, “Dead.”

*




Without a glance at Meciander or Liris, Allerleirauh left the crater and went to where Solin and Loranna bent over Arynel.

"Solin," she whispered into his ear, "The one who did this is still nearby. Be careful."

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 04:09 AM

Loranna sighs, telling Dagoth " ... Another Prince, taking the front seat invitation offered earlier. ... Don't get involved, love; it's not worth it ..."

So ... how many now? Loranna wonders, counting how many Princes are now taking direct hands in this event. Lord Dagon must be getting perterbed ...

" ... He's ... not responding ..." she says quietly to Allie.


Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 04:11 AM



Arynel does not move, the Breton's skin is growing pale...

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 16 2004, 04:11 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 15 2004, 08:59 PM)

Loranna sighs, telling Dagoth " ... Another Prince, taking the front seat invitation offered earlier. ... Don't get involved, love; it's not worth it ..."

So ... how many now?  Loranna wonders, counting how many Princes are now taking direct hands in this event.  Lord Dagon must be getting perterbed ...

*





'Okay Loranna, if you say so.... oh and I think that we have about three or four daedra princes directly affecting this so far.'

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 16 2004, 04:15 AM

Aricyn strides out of the bush beside a tall rock, pulling the ties of his trousers closed.

"So," he says to the crowd, assembled around a smoking crater, "What'd I miss?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 04:16 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 15 2004, 09:01 PM)

Arynel does not move, the Breton's skin is growing pale...

*




Allerleirauh's lips moved quickly, sending a string of power into the Void, seeking the threads that touched Arynel's thread.

"I am going to take him home," she said. "Skein will know what to do for him."

She lifted Arynel and disappeared.

Posted by: stratigo Dec 16 2004, 04:16 AM

Zaldaar wondered what had happened to Arynel. He hadn't seen anyone so unresponsive in his life. It was as if something stole his soul.


Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 04:18 AM

"Maranda" awoke with a start... quickly, she grabbed a piece of paper that was nereby and wrote a name apon it... just so she would not forget it. She thought of the Deal she made with Girai to gain this name... sure, she would keep her word, she will not harm the child... but she never said that one of ther servents would not harm him... smiling, she shook awoke shardie...
'We have some work to do...'

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 04:19 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 15 2004, 10:05 PM)

Aricyn strides out of the bush beside a tall rock, pulling the ties of his trousers closed.

"So," he says to the crowd, assembled around a smoking crater, "What'd I miss?"

*





Loranna sighs. " ... Long story ..." she sighs. " ... Come; time to gather ourselves together and ... move on ..."


Posted by: Aki Dec 16 2004, 04:20 AM

"Damn...i thoughtr Daedra weren't allowed to came here unless summoned?" Reichi mumbled. Dar'Var meanwhile grinned looking into the crater. "Hehe, Dar'Var should hvae been gambler..." he said to himself."Silly cloaked idiot.."

Posted by: Marquis Dec 16 2004, 04:21 AM

Phyrdalion comes up on Koal cave. He sees the large crater, and sees Meciander on it's edge. He walks over to him "Well, I found you. What are we doing here?" Phyrdalion puts his hand on Meciander's shoulder. Meciander falls over, his body limp. Phyrdalion puts his hand to Meciander's neck, and feels no pulse. "Dead... how can this be?" says Phyrdalion, stunned. He walks over to the group nearby. "What just happened?"

Posted by: Solin Dec 16 2004, 04:22 AM

“It steals all things, the indomitable darkness. Reason, wonder, purpose? What are they when you end as nothing?” Solin laughed softly, rising from the dirt. He glanced at Loranna. His eyes burned behind his netch leather helm as he recalled the last time he had been this near to her. He recalled the rains of Solitude, the gentle voice that had beckoned. The dark elf stood and began walking away.

Posted by: Aki Dec 16 2004, 04:25 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 15 2004, 10:11 PM)

Phyrdalion comes up on Koal cave. He sees the large crater, and sees Meciander on it's edge. He walks over to him "Well, I found you. What are we doing here?" Phyrdalion puts his hand on Meciander's shoulder. Meciander falls over, his body limp. Phyrdalion puts his hand to Meciander's neck, and feels no pulse. "Dead... how can this be?" says Phyrdalion, stunned. He walks over to the group nearby. "What just happened?"

*





"Yer Buddy roasted this guy 'ere." Reichi indicated Leseth's body in the crater. " Screamed about Molag Bal or somesuch. Then...i dunno. Geuss he randomly keeled over, becaise of the power he unleashed on te burn smoking bastid down there." Reichi finished and shruged.


Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 04:31 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Dec 15 2004, 10:12 PM)

“It steals all things, the indomitable darkness.  Reason, wonder, purpose?  What are they when you end as nothing?” Solin laughed softly, rising from the dirt.  He glanced at Loranna.  His eyes burned behind his netch leather helm as he recalled the last time he had been this near to her.  He recalled the rains of Solitude, the gentle voice that had beckoned.  The dark elf stood and began walking away.

*





Loranna watches Solin go, and closes her eyes. .... For what it's worth, I am sorry, she thinks to herself. Good luck dear; I hope your path brings you happiness.

All this, and there were still people waiting for her in Balmora; it was time to start thinking ahead ...


Posted by: Marquis Dec 16 2004, 04:31 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Dec 15 2004, 10:15 PM)

"Yer Buddy roasted this guy 'ere." Reichi indicated Leseth's body in the crater. " Screamed about Molag Bal or somesuch. Then...i dunno. Geuss he randomly keeled over, becaise of the power he unleashed on te burn smoking bastid down there."  Reichi finished and shruged.

*





Phyrdalion falls to his hands and knees, weeping. "He told me this would happen, just not so soon." Phyrdalion walked over to Meciander's body, and pulled off his helm. He held it to his head, and sat there for some time. "You were like my father, now I am an orphan once more." Phyrdalion began removing Meciander's armour, and placing it on the ground next to him. "Reichi, please take these coins and buy the finest clothing available. "I know you told me he would take you, but I am still not ready." Phyrdalion says to the body. He sits weeping.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 04:36 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 15 2004, 09:06 PM)

Allerleirauh's lips moved quickly, sending a string of power into the Void, seeking the threads that touched Arynel's thread.

"I am going to take him home," she said. "Skein will know what to do for him."

She lifted Arynel and disappeared.

*




The malign presence Allerleirauh had sensed in the Void was gone.

She could feel Arynel slipping away, moment by moment. Here in the Void she could almost see it. As if the Void itself pulled at him. She brought him into the guildhouse - the true guildhouse - and lay him beneath the spreading tree. It had leaves now, golden leaves, and bark of silver. In days to come it would have fruit like diamonds. She needed the fruit now.

"I know this illness," she said. "Away, demons and darkness. You do not know what you face here. This is the place of the rising of the blue star. This is the place where the sun and the moon and the stars rest when they are weary and men cannot see them. This is the home of heroes. This is Solunastra, and you may not come under this roof."

Skein stepped forward. She had been waiting.

The older Imperial woman was a good contrast for Allerleirauh. Where Allerleirauh was white of skin and silver of hair, Skein was dusky and dark haired, with eyes like pools of black water. Now she wore the robes of her office, long, dark red robes that flowed about her feet, touching the shimmering water that flowed from the roots of Solunastra's tree.

"Nothing," Allerleirauh said. "Solunastra should have awakened sooner. The fruit isn't ready."

"General Light," Skein said, bending over her so that her dark hair fell around Allie like a curtain. "Solunastra is always timely. You of all people should have more faith."

Skein held something out, something that twinkled in her hand and cast reflections in her dark eyes. It was a small fruit, like a fig - only it looked as if it were cut from a single, living diamond, deeper and brighter than glass or water.

Arynel could not eat it in his current condition. Allerleirauh bit the fruit, and squeezed the juice into his slack mouth.



Posted by: Aki Dec 16 2004, 04:41 AM

Reichi looked at the purse. "Sure." Reichi nodded and headed off towards Gnisis. It didn't take long. Gnisis was hardly more than a few minutes away.
While the Bazaar arranged around the Temple seemed to have nothing considerable as 'the finest clothing availible' a Cart pulled by a guar pulled into town. As the trader set up the travelling cart into a makeshift stand he saw among other things was some fine clothing. In fact it was clothing he had seen Mournhold nobles wear occaisonally.

Reichi aproached the cart and set the purse down. "How much for them clothes right there?" Reichi said, pointing out the Exquistite clothing. The trader nodded and placed the clothing in front of Reichi, eyeing his armour warily, then began counting the gold pieces.

About 10 minutes or so later Reichi had returned with the clothing. He handed the cloths to Phyrdalion.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 04:41 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 15 2004, 08:26 PM)

Arynel could not eat it in his current condition. Allerleirauh bit the fruit, and squeezed the juice into his slack mouth.

*





There was a taste, unknown....

Yet familiar.

There was a now, unknown...

Yet recognizable.

The Breton's eyes slid open.

There was a sight, unknown...

Yet fullfilling.

Posted by: Marquis Dec 16 2004, 04:48 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Dec 15 2004, 10:31 PM)

Reichi looked at the purse. "Sure." Reichi nodded and headed off towards Gnisis. It didn't take long. Gnisis was hardly more than a few minutes away.
While the Bazaar arranged around the Temple seemed to have nothing considerable as 'the finest clothing availible' a Cart pulled by a guar pulled into town. As the trader set up the travelling cart into a makeshift stand he saw among other things was some fine clothing. In fact it was clothing he had seen Mournhold nobles wear occaisonally.

Reichi aproached the cart and set the purse down. "How much for them clothes right there?" Reichi said, pointing out the Exquistite clothing. The trader nodded and placed the clothing in front of Reichi, eyeing his armour warily, then began counting the gold pieces.

About 10 minutes or so later Reichi had returned with the clothing. He handed the cloths to Phyrdalion.

*





"I thank you." said Phyrdalion, taking the clothing from Reichi. He then took the body and the clothing to the river, and began to prepare the corpse. He bathed Meciander's body, and after it was dry he dripped fine oils on the skin. He then clothed him, and adorned him with fine jewelry. The body was placed on a large rock. Before gathering the lumber, he turned to address the watching group. "I must do this now. Go on without me, I will find you later. Just leave me with your destination, and I will meet you there."

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 04:53 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 15 2004, 10:38 PM)

"I thank you." said Phyrdalion, taking the clothing from Reichi. He then took the body and the clothing to the river, and began to prepare the corpse. He bathed Meciander's body, and after it was dry he dripped fine oils on the skin. He then clothed him, and adorned him with fine jewelry. The body was placed on a large rock, while Phyrdalion gathered lumber. When all was ready, he placed the body on the pile of wood, and lit it with a spell. The pyre had begun. He turned to address the watching group. "I must do this now. Go on without me, I will find you later. Just leave me with your destination, and I will meet you there."

*





"Balmora ..." Loranna whispers to Phyrdalion, " ... stay safe ..."


Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 04:55 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 15 2004, 09:31 PM)

There was a taste, unknown....

Yet familiar.

There was a now, unknown...

Yet recognizable.

The Breton's eyes slid open.

There was a sight, unknown...

Yet fullfilling.

*




Allerleirauh watched Arynel open his eyes. Was it raining? Was it even possible for it to rain here? She watched a second large drop strike his face before noticing that it was a tear. She sat back on her haunches and sneezed, surprising herself, then turned away a moment until she had regained her composure.

"You should heal properly now," she said. "And I should send someone to find Solin and tell him you live. Tell me, what was it you saw, in the Void?"

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 04:58 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 15 2004, 08:45 PM)


"You should heal properly now," she said. "And I should send someone to find Solin and tell him you live. Tell me, what was it you saw, in the Void?"

*





Arynel opened his mouth to speak, but could scarcely utter a sound.

"Horror." The Breton said shaking. "Shadow lurker, life drainer, void raker..."

"She."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 05:05 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 15 2004, 09:48 PM)

Arynel opened his mouth to speak, but could scarcely utter a sound. 

"Horror."  The Breton said shaking.  "Shadow lurker, life drainer, void raker..."

"She."

*




"She... a woman?" Allerleirauh asked. She stroked his hair. "You're here now, nothing can harm you."

Posted by: Arynel Dec 16 2004, 05:07 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 15 2004, 08:55 PM)

"She... a woman?"  Allerleirauh asked.  She stroked his hair. "You're here now, nothing can harm you."

*





Arynel nods his head...

The Breton's eyelids slowly close...

He is silent, but breathing steadily.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 05:11 AM

Dante's armour had finally been repaired and cleaned, a little too clean. What The!? it's to sparkly...damnit Dante quickly runs out of the town and rubs dirt over his armour and purposely hits himself with the sword until it looks battle worn and rugged to his liking "There...." He said to himself re-entering the town.

He noticed Illidan siting in the street with multiple empthy bottles of licquor of all sorts, "What are you doing?" Asked Dante rather surprised at his brothers happenings "Mixing the canteens with alcohol stupid" He blurted back 'W-wait, your telling me your secret mix was just other peoples alcohols mixed together?" Illidan looked up at Dante "Yeah...so?" Dante took a sip from his canteen than said "Mm, Ok"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 05:20 AM

Allerleirauh stayed with Arynel, not wishing him to wake alone in terror. She beckoned Skein to her side and spoke softly. Skein nodded and went away.

The fruit of their conversation was that several minutes later, Mirea, the red-headed Bosmer girl, emerged near Loranna's group and made her way to Loranna.

"Hey," Mirea said, uncertainly, as she tried to get her attention. "Pregnant Nord lady, hey."

Mirea elbowed a Dunmer - who had been admiring her cleavage - in the chest. He coughed; the crowd gave her a little more room.

"Hey! I need to talk to you!"

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 05:23 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 15 2004, 11:10 PM)

Allerleirauh stayed with Arynel, not wishing him to wake alone in terror. She beckoned Skein to her side and spoke softly. Skein nodded and went away.

The fruit of their conversation was that several minutes later, Mirea, the red-headed Bosmer girl, emerged near Loranna's group and made her way to Loranna.

"Hey,"  Mirea said, uncertainly, as she tried to get her attention. "Pregnant Nord lady, hey."

Mirea elbowed a Dunmer - who had been admiring her cleavage - in the chest. He coughed;  the crowd gave her a little more room.

"Hey!  I need to talk to you!"

*





Loranna motions for people to give Mirae room, looking at the Bosmer curiously.

" ... Yes?" she asks, trying to banish her morbid thoughts and look at least semi-welcoming, "what is it?"


Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 05:31 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 15 2004, 10:13 PM)

Loranna motions for people to give Mirae room, looking at the Bosmer curiously.

" ... Yes?" she asks, trying to banish her morbid thoughts and look at least semi-welcoming, "what is it?"

*




"I'm supposed to tell you that that Breton's guy is going to make it," Mirea said.

Mirea hopped up into the litter. "You make people carry you? Good idea. I can't believe I'm supposed to stay here."


Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 05:34 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 15 2004, 11:21 PM)

"I'm supposed to tell you that that Breton's guy is going to make it,"  Mirea said.

Mirea hopped up into the litter. "You make people carry you?  Good idea. I can't believe I'm supposed to stay here."

*





" ..." Loranna's features become relieved. " ... That's good; thank you for telling me ..."

Mirea's other comment makes Loranna raise her eyebrows a little, as she wonders if this girl is not some bizarre mirror image opposite of Mirror ...


Posted by: Celezar Dec 16 2004, 05:35 AM

*Celezar peered out a nearby window, gently pushing the curtain aside to see the festivities outside. It seemed the feast was all prepared, waiting only for King Helseth to arrive for it to truly begin. Celezar watched as the masses brewed outside, all of them with excited faces, merrily awaiting their guest of honor. Celezar turned away from the window, returning instead back to the Dinning Hall were he sat upon a heavy oak chair. The wimsical old Breton thrusted his slipper clad feet upon the great hall's elongated dinning table, resting his little feet upon its smooth surface*

"We should report back to master, he will so pleased with his dancing puppets, all in a row, little dancing puppets...."

*Celezar laughed politely, his wrinkly old face grinning from ear to ear underneath his fluffy beard*

"I am sure master is well aware of our progress, Celezar, we must remain here in house Hlaalu for a bit, just to ensure that master's latest request is fulfilled."

"Ah yes, the sweetrolls, many sweetrolls indeed....and meat, lots of meat!"

"Indeed, Celezar, this should be a grand feast."

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 07:18 AM

Meridia smiled as she finished the last of the 'Invitations' yes, this plan of hers should work to thin out the Azura supporters in town... A party near an old abandoned ebony mine... east of Balmora itself... the recipiants would have a 'fun' time indeed...
'Shardie, go deliver these invitations to the people on this list...' she smiled, handing the invitations to the young redguard...

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 15 2004, 09:08 PM)

Meridia smiled as she finished the last of the 'Invitations' yes, this plan of hers should work to thin out the Azura supporters in town... A party near an old abandoned ebony mine... east of Balmora itself... the recipiants would have a 'fun' time indeed...
'Shardie, go deliver these invitations to the people on this list...' she smiled, handing the invitations to the young redguard...

*




Teleran
'An Invitation to a party, this sounds like fun, but who is that redguard? Oh well, I wonder if Dante and Illidan will be there.' Teleran mused to himself. 'A party is a party,' he thought to himself as he ran off into eastward.

A few minutes later,
Tholer Rathryon
His eyes(spies) had seemed hurried when they brought him this news, 'A gathering of Azura supporters? What luck this would be a perfect time to strike before the witch arrived, removing an element which could interfere with his plans.' Tholer ran off to gather the proper-thinking Hlaalu guards, whom he now regarded as his personal guard, he would have to find some indoril armor so they could be a proper escort, and started toward the ebony mine.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 07:31 AM

Maranda stood on a high peak over looking the sinister looking abandoned ebony mine... she had finished the rituals, all she had to do was wait for the foolish supporters of Azura to get the letters... Maranda (meridia, at this point) Laughed in hesterics thinking of all the nasty things that were to happen to them...

Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 07:33 AM

Dante and Illidan, still out on the streets watched as a small envelope fluttered down in between them. Illidan reached down and grabbed the note "Dante, seems like we have been invited to a party" He told his brother "Really? let me see that" He said snatching the note from his brother and reading it.

"Very well, let's get moving Illidan...don't forget your canteens" He called back to his brother heading out of the city and to the east "I'll be right behind you Dante!" He called back hurridly getting his drinks and following after his brother.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 07:38 AM

Teleran arrived at the abandoned ebony mine, 'I thought there was going to be a party here. I wonder where everyone else is? Maybe, I'm early.' He sat down at the entrance and waited.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 07:41 AM

Dante and Illidan slowly cross the rope bridge "Hey Illidan, I think I see Teleran up ahead" Said Dante tapping Illidan on the shoulder "What? oh yeah, there he is" Replied Illidan as the 2 of them made their way off the bridge and towards Teleran.

"Hey Teleran, I thought this was supposed to be a party" Scoffed Illidan "Where is everybody?"

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 07:44 AM

The people were crouding around. First there were three... then more came... silently, Meridia started the invocation that would summon the firey beasts to this world... her personal favorate of the Daedra, in fact...

She started chanting, and a powerful wind blew through the area...

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 07:47 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Dec 15 2004, 09:31 PM)

Dante and Illidan slowly cross the rope bridge "Hey Illidan, I think I see Teleran up ahead" Said Dante tapping Illidan on the shoulder "What? oh yeah, there he is" Replied Illidan as the 2 of them made their way off the bridge and towards Teleran.

"Hey Teleran, I thought this was supposed to be a party" Scoffed Illidan "Where is everybody?"

*




"Hey Dante, Illidan! How've you been? I'm the only one here as of yet, but it looks like a few more are coming now," he says indicating a few mer making their way towards the mine.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 07:50 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Dec 16 2004, 01:37 AM)

"Hey Dante, Illidan! How've you been? I'm the only one here as of yet, but it looks like a few more are coming now," he said indicating a few mer making their way towards the mine.

*





"Indeed" Illidan replied, smiling "This seems a little suspicious to me" Said Dante, feeling the gust of wind come down upon him. "If there were a party you'd think there would be something set up for us" Dantes grip tightened around the hilt of his sword.

"Oh, loosen up Dante, maybe the party awaits on the inside of the mine" Illidan said reassuringly to his brother "Don't worry about it"

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 07:53 AM

'Zia Fatha Des Istavak!' Yelled Meridia in some old, forgotten tonuge... the winds stopped... and slowly the earth started shaking... Meridia decided to get out of there, then and there... Flame Monarchs were notoriously difficult to control...

Roar!

Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 07:57 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 16 2004, 01:43 AM)

Roar!

*





Dante bolted his head around to where the strange noise was coming from "Did you hear that?" He asked wearily, drawing his sword and watching, waiting "Yeah, I heard it fine Dante" Illidan replied standing to his feet and moving next to Dante "Illidan take these, just incase you get trapped in a tight spot" He said, handing Illidan 3 ebony throwing stars.

"Thankyou Dante, I'll keep them handy just incase things get out of hand" Dante turned to face Teleran "Be ready, anything could happen right now"

Posted by: Glensather Dec 16 2004, 08:02 AM

I walk to the edge of the rope bridge and collapse. Slowly, I stand and lean against the post, taking in weakly the impending battle. My wakizashi, Azura's Black Blade of Disaster, falls from my numb arm and clatters to the ground. I stare at it numbly, then look back up...
__________________

An Hour Ago...

I walked by an old ancestral tomb as my trip to Balmora drew to a close. Far in the distance I could see one of the ominous guard towers looming. It had been a weary walk, but I had made it this far. Most of my health had recovered, and thanks to a pilgrim, my magicka had been recovered as well.

Looking at the tomb, I noticed that the door had been propped open with a staff. Curious, I drew my blade and quickly ran up to the side. I peered inside the tomb, but saw nothing out of the ordinary. I took the staff and threw it to the side, letting the door close as I walked in.

I walked downstairs, past the various side rooms, and towards the main shrine. Usually, bandits or various necromancers liked to make their home there. Sure enough, as I neared the double-door into the shrine, I heard a soft chanting. I stretched the blade to my side and cracked open the door. Inside, a bretheren Dunmer was calling up the spirits of the dead for his own sake. A surge of anger ran through me, and I stepped through the threshold.

The Necromancer stopped and stared, shocked that someone would find him. Grinning, I opened my right hand and cast a single Firebolt at him. The dark mage countered with an Icebolt, and the two canceled each other out, causing steam to fill the room.

As the smoke cleared, I saw nothing but a longsword coming down. It struck me in the left shoulder, through my armor, and caused a deep gash into my skin. Ignoring the pain, I instead gritted my teeth and made a counter-attack, making a thrust. My sword hit the armor, but the magic took effect as the mage was hurt by the spells imbued into the blade.

The necromancer didn't act hurt, though, and came at me stronger than before, using chop after slash. He attacked so fast that it was impossible to duck every slash and parry every chop. Two times the blade caught me in the right side, causing large red blotches to appear in my clothing. A chop cut my left arm and dislocated my elbow, destroying my weapon arm. A thrust pushed me into the wall and almost knocked me unconscious.

As I looked up at him, I realized that I had picked on a too difficult opponent. The Telvanni insignia gleamed briefly on his sword as he lifted it, ready to cleave my head off. I felt anger in my heart at that terrible house, but now I was to die...
_______________________

Or so I had thought. I don't know what happened, but suddenly I find myself here at this bridge. In front of me, I think I see the movement of battle begin. I get a terrible feeling that the Necromancer is dead in a very violent way.

But then, the feeling passes as I get halfway across the bridge and fall face down. My sword falls off the bridge, and blood seeps out my body like water. I feel a slight slurp as my wings are retracted.

And then...

Silence.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 08:05 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Dec 15 2004, 09:47 PM)

Dante bolted his head around to where the strange noise was coming from "Did you hear that?" He asked wearily, drawing his sword and watching, waiting "Yeah, I heard it fine Dante" Illidan replied standing to his feet and moving next to Dante "Illidan take these, just incase you get trapped in a tight spot" He said, handing Illidan 3 ebony throwing stars.

"Thankyou Dante, I'll keep them handy just incase things get out of hand" Dante turned to face Teleran "Be ready, anything could happen right now"

*




"I'm always ready," This was going to be fun, even if it wasn't exactly a party. Teleran turned to face the direction the ROAR had come from. The Azura worshippers around them started looking back and forth restlessly and some looked ready to flee at the next noise. Daggers sprung into the air around him and twin daedric daggers were in his hands. "Let us face them now."

Glee such as he had not felt before rushed through him, 'Bring them on!' he thought fiercely.

Tholer Rathryon
As he traveled towards the spot he came upon a badly injured mer on the bridge. "Did the savages do this to you my child? Here, allow me to heal you." :Heals him: "What those marks on your face, you are a follower of that witch Loranna! Die, Fetcher!"

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 08:08 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Dec 16 2004, 03:55 PM)

Glee such as he had not felt before rushed through him, 'Bring them on!' he thought fiercely.

*





Not a moment after he said this, three massive Flame Monarchs crossed over the ridge... slowly marching towards the ebony mine... seeing the people cowering, one of the Flame Monarchs launched a fireball at the Azura Supporters... the other two picked up speed running towards the 'party', thier massive firey blades looking as menicing as ever...

Posted by: Glensather Dec 16 2004, 08:16 AM

I open my eyes and stare at the Tribunal cleric.

"... you are a follower of that witch Loranna! Die, Fetcher!"

I stand up and glare at the man who healed me. Behind him the sounds of battle commence. I begin to brush past the cleric, but a thought strikes me.

With a flick of my wrist, a telekenesis spell brings my sword back to me.

"I don't have time for this," I tell him. I walk right by him and begin toward the fight, my wings coming back out as I do so.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 08:16 AM

Dante watched as the two flame Monarchs came charging towards them "Illidan, assist the worshippers, we'll take care of this!" shouted Dante, watching as his brother ran off towards the worshippers, now in a panicked frenzy.

Dante charged forward at the 2 flame monarchs and just as he reached them ducked between the middle of them, sweat running furiously down his face. Illidan however was busily dodging fireballs and helping worshippers to there feet.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 08:19 AM

ROAR! yelled the distant Flame Monarch, as the two charging Monarchs changed direction, each splitting off into a different direction. For Flame Monarchs, they were quite intelegent... the distant Monarch started to charge...

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 08:25 AM

QUOTE(Glensather @ Dec 15 2004, 10:06 PM)

I open my eyes and stare at the Tribunal cleric.

"... you are a follower of that witch Loranna! Die, Fetcher!"

I stand up and glare at the man who healed me. Behind him the sounds of battle commence. I begin to brush past the cleric, but a thought strikes me.

With a flick of my wrist, a telekenesis spell brings my sword back to me.

"I don't have time for this," I tell him. I walk right by him and begin toward the fight, my wings coming back out as I do so.

*




Tholer Rathryon
"After him! He can't take all of us," as he turns to see the Fire Monarchs he laughs, "From glowing ashes the Poet's wrath shall shine. Let us enjoy this show of the power of our Lord Vivec(Blessed be his Holy Name)."

Teleran
Dante split the two Daedra heading for the hindmost one and Illidan was helping the worshippers so Teleran decided to go for the one charging on the left. He followed a stream of daggers towards the Monarch and leapt over the fireball that came at him, "Like dancing close to the fire eh, have a taste of my blades!" He yelled as the first struck home.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 08:25 AM

Dante watched as the two Monarchs split up and ran in seperate directions at The simple yell of the third, which was now charging foreward, and unfortunately, Dante just happened to be in his way. "Great..." He said climbing to his feet and readying himself "How do you like this!?" He yelled sending 2 ebony throwing stars screaming towards the flame Monarch.

Meanwhile Illidan watched in horror as 2 worshipers were set on fire, the both of them ran screaming in all directions and eventually they ended up plunging into the river. "Oh....no" He said to himself watching as one of the other flame Monarchs charged towards him.

Posted by: Glensather Dec 16 2004, 08:32 AM

I look at the only free Daedra in the area. I swear he stares right back at me.

Figuring there's nothing in my list of spells that'll hurt it, I cast my jump spell on myself and leap into the air, landing just inches from the Daedra's form. I compose a purely defensive fighting stance: my right arm is held out in front of me to block while my sword is in my left, the blade pointing back and down. My feet are angled in a wide formation made for both quick reaction and defense.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 08:34 AM

The first Monarch (from hencefowarth known as Burny) let out a roar of pain as the ebony throwing stars struk him... and started to swing his sword at Dante, hitting him on the pauldron, melting a portion of it, before pulling his firey sword back for another strike

The Second Monarch (hencefowarth known as Smoky) screamed in pain as the Daedric Blades hit him, retreated somewhat, and thrusted his sword towards Teleran

THe THird Monarch (Firey) was nearing the unprotected Azura Worshipers... they began to flee towards the mine... however, Tharivor jumped into his way... If a Flame Monarch could smile, Firey would have... pulling back his blade, he prepared for battle

Posted by: Glensather Dec 16 2004, 08:41 AM

I stare at the Daedra as he lifts his blade. I grin, taking this as his acceptance of my challenge towards him.

"Ok..." I whisper to myself. "How do you take on Fire Daedra when you have no Frigid spells?" I then smile as I decide that the best way is to disarm him.

Flipping the blade in my hand, I take a three-foot step forward and take a direct slice toward his weapon arm's wrist.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 08:42 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 16 2004, 02:24 AM)

The first Monarch (from hencefowarth known as Burny) let out a roar of pain as the ebony throwing stars struk him... and started to swing his sword at Dante, hitting him on the  pauldron, melting a portion of it, before pulling his firey sword back for another strike

*





Dante crumpled to the ground, unable to hold his pauldron due to the heat being emitted from it, the attack had seered his flesh a little "Filthy s'wit" He grumbled climbing to his feet an readying himself yet again. This time, before the Monarch can strike again he jumps foreward, slashes at its un protected stomach then jumps back again avoiding the heat from it's hulking form, sweat still running down his face.

Illidan watched in amazement as the strange warrior jumped infront of the Monarch, He ran off to continue in helping the disgruntled worshippers in their state of shock.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 08:48 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 15 2004, 10:24 PM)

The Second Monarch (hencefowarth known as Smoky) screamed in pain as the Daedric Blades hit him, retreated somewhat, and thrusted his sword towards Teleran

*




Teleran was caught in the air by the attack, but as the fiery sword neared him Nehtayem slipped from its sheath and intercepted the blade. He came down out of reach of the sword and sent a storm of his daggers into the daedra's hide, but they melted as they touched the Monarch. 'That isn't what is supposed to happen he thought as he called Nehtayem back to his side and came back at Smoky, two blades flashing towards the Monarch's legs and a Nehtayem arcing toward its upper body.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 08:59 AM

Burny screams in pain once again as the blade ran through him... no, this was not the way it was supposed to be... the monach thought, jumping back and casting a fire spell, aiming it directly at Dante...

As the two blades slice Smokey, he vanished, the summon over, back into oblivion...

Flamey quickly moved his arm, and slashed his sword down apon Tharivor, whom blocked this attack quickly. Flamey moved back, and cast a spell of Lava (a flame spell with a timed effect) in Tharivor's direction

The Worshipers made thier way to the mine, opening the doors to find a horde of Cranky Dremora... angry and ready to attack...

Meridia giggled at this from behind a tree... things were going as planned

Posted by: Glensather Dec 16 2004, 09:06 AM

I hold the sword in front of me and close my eyes as the spell slams, full force, into the magickal blade.

The fire goes into the blade and into my hands. I cringe as my fingers burn and a searing heat goes into my arms, but I hold. Around me and the monarch, embers fly about, kind of like those old paintings you see of Dunmer wars when fire spells are going everywhere. The blade, meanwhile, strains under pressure, and a small crack begins to appear as the spell continues to drive into the blade.

My feet sink into the ground as the spell drives downward. The crack in the blade grows. I can feel the heat rising into my shoulders, causing my wounds to pulse in pain. I can't hold the blade much longer as I feel the burns more than ever.

Then suddenly the sword snaps in two, and what's left of the spell hits me full force into the chest. I groan, but stand. The sword's magick isn't gone - as an artifact, that's impossible - but it's not battle ready anymore. But I don't give up. I pick up the blade part of the sword and jump up on the Monarch. I ignore the heat and the embers as I grapple the Daedra and lift the improvised knife. I bring the magickal blade down into the creature's head...

Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 09:06 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 16 2004, 02:49 AM)

Burny screams in pain once again as the blade ran through him... no, this was not the way it was supposed to be... the monach thought, jumping back and casting a fire spell, aiming it directly at Dante...

*





Dante noticed the fireball coming towards him and barely dived out of the way, He climbed back to his feet and yet again charged at 'Burny' and dived between his legs slashing both of them causing him to fall to his knees. Dante stood to his feet and held the sword above his head, this heat was becoming too much for him to bare, He brang the sword down.

Illidan meanwhile jumped at the sightings of the Drmoras and readied his staff "Stay back everyone" He said calmly and cooly, waiting for a Dremora to make a move.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 09:08 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 15 2004, 10:49 PM)

As the two blades slice Smokey, he vanished, the summon over, back into oblivion...

The Worshipers made thier way to the mine, opening the doors to find a horde of Cranky Dremora... angry and ready to attack...

Meridia giggled at this from behind a tree... things were going as planned

*




Teleran
As Teleran was turning to go after the nearest Monarch, he heard screams coming from the direction of the mine, 'The worshippers!' he thought. He turned on his heel and sprinted toward the mine and the Dremora now emerging. He called Nehtayem and sent it towards the closest Dremora, straght as an arrow's flight for its head.

Tholer Rathryon
One of the Monarchs went out, 'What!?! they cannot prevail against the champions of Vivec!'

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 09:12 AM

Burny shreaks as he is sent onto his knees, and vanishes into Oblivion, as Firey wonders how the man could suffer such heat that could melt steel in an instant... He felt no pain as the blade sent him back to Oblivion...

The Dremora, one of which had been slain, were now even more angry, charged out of the cave, and started ripping appart the Azura Worshipers... they were cranky about being locked up in an ebony mine for three days, and even crankyer (is that even a word?) that one of thier liking was slain

Posted by: Glensather Dec 16 2004, 09:22 AM

After the blade cuts him, I realize just how much of a bad idea that was. I feel the glass in my armor and the cotton of my clothes press against my body like fire as I fall to my knees. I put the shattered pieces of the blade into one pile, then discard the clothes. Underneath them, my special-made glass armor pulses red with heat. It burns into my skin. I'm about to rip the armor off and jump into the river when I look at the Dremora.

I narrow my eyes and prepare an Oni-Shoti Firestrike when... a strange heartbeat fills my ears. I figure out that it's my own heartbeat as it makes my whole body quake. Images fill my mind... images that shouldn't exist. I see... I hear... I think...

And then, again, nothing...
_________________________

Point-of-View: Omniescent

Tharivor's body quakes again as he lifts his eyes to the heavens and screams an unearthly scream. His armor glows bright red and begins melting into his Dunmer flesh. His azure eyes mix with red and becomes a violet color as ten green claws begin to stab their way out of his fingertips, glowing with power.

His wings begin to manifest tendons, then muscle, and finally skin, and take the shape similar to a Winged Twilight Daedra. Fangs appear on his canines as the tattoo "Saint Azura" creates a burn into his flesh forcing him to fall to his knees.

Suddenly, the creature that was Tharivor looks up. A low guttural growl echoes from his body as he eyes to Dremora. He stands and the wings flap once, twice, three times. In a single leap, he takes to the air and charges into one of the Dremora...

(OOC: In this case, Tharivor - meaning me - has no control over himself. The acting GM must take control of him while in this Berserk form)

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 09:23 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 15 2004, 11:02 PM)

Burny shreaks as he is sent onto his knees, and vanishes into Oblivion, as Firey wonders how the man could suffer such heat that could melt steel in an instant... He felt no pain as the blade sent him back to Oblivion...

The Dremora, one of which had been slain, were now even more angry, charged out of the cave, and started ripping appart the Azura Worshipers... they were cranky about being locked up in an ebony mine for three days, and even crankyer (is that even a word?) that one of thier liking was slain

*




Teleran
As he bore down on the Dremora, his path was blocked by fleeing worshippers, but Nehtayem was still free to attack the Dremora. As Teleran struggled through the crowd Nehtayem hacked the sword arm of a Dremora as it was raised to strike those fleeing.

Tholer Rathryon
All of the Flame Monarchs were gone, 'What was this, and now Dremora spilled from the mine entrance. This is no action of my Lord and Savior,' he thought. "Come we must go back to town," he said turning to the guards, "The daedra will take care of these swine."

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 09:30 AM

(ooc, I am taking over Tharivor... at this point)

The flying blade cut through the Dremora's arm, as he was sent back to Oblivion... yet several of the Worshipers were disemboweled by the Dremora... while the Bezerker Tharivor began to slice his way though the Dremora...

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 09:38 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 15 2004, 11:20 PM)

(ooc, I am taking over Tharivor... at this point)

The flying blade cut through the Dremora's arm, as he was sent back to Oblivion... yet several of the Worshipers were disemboweled by the Dremora... while the Bezerker Tharivor  began to slice his way though the Dremora...

*




Teleran let loose both of his remaining daggers, 'There's only a few of them.' He thought as he allowed himself to be buffeted by the fleeing worshippers. The two Daedric Blades cut a Dremora in twain and Nehtayem took yet another in the chest. 'I'm moving too slow,' he thought as more of the worshippers fell victim to the Dremora's blades and the one who had happened upon the battle tore through the Dremora in a rage.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 09:42 AM

The battle was getting the best of the Dremora... the Beserker, Tharivor was slicing through the Dremora like they were nothing, whilst these magical swords were causing much hassle... three more worshipers were slain, before Tharivor slayed the last one...

Meridia was surprised... there was not ment to be warriors of this calbre in the area yet... but over fifteen of the Worshipers have died... Meridia sneaked off so nobody would find her...

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 10:00 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 15 2004, 11:32 PM)

The battle was getting the best of the Dremora... the Beserker, Tharivor was slicing through the Dremora like they were nothing, whilst these magical swords were causing much hassle... three more worshipers were slain, before Tharivor slayed the last one...

Meridia was surprised... there was not ment to be warriors of this calbre in the area yet... but over fifteen of the Worshipers have died... Meridia sneaked off so nobody would find her...

*




Teleran pulled his daggers back to their sheaths as the last Dremora fell. A good number of the worshippers were down and the berserk warrior had fallen unconcious as the battle ended. The worshippers were in a state of shock from the recent events.

"Follow me faithful, your true Goddess will arrive soon." Teleran said as he lifted the fallen warrior. "Come make your way back to your homes, the danger has passed." 'at least I hope it has.' But as he thought that he kept feeling a rising anticipation for the next battle, for there would be a next one. Of that much he was sure.

When they got back to town the worshippers dispersed and went to their homes and Habasi was more than happy to accomodate this guest provided Teleran paid. A few septims was all it cost though and soon The warrior had a bed and Teleran was drinking in the bar downstairs.

Posted by: Nalion Dec 16 2004, 01:11 PM

Nalion had followed the party of Loranna as it broke camp. The town "Balmora" had been mentioned several times, by fellow party members as well as the crowd. Knowing this, he moved slower than the party. The crowd around Loranna/Azura was at times fiercely fanatical, only to stand still in silent worship for her in the next moment. He needed a bit of solitude for himself now... and he needed room to think.
A realization concerning the events of Azura's first revelation to the Dunmer at the temple of Gnisis came to his mind.

"Truly, she may have concern for the Dunmer. This might be all well and good, but does she truly have concern for other people, too? A leader, even if it is a spiritual one, has also to consider the relations between the nations. And in the times that lie ahead of us, no nation may stand alone for itself. She's feeding the Dunmer again with the ancient hatred towards their former enemies, only to gain faith and support? Enraged with this fury a people, especially one as fierce as the Dunmer, can become uncontrollable, does she even think about what that may cause? Yet another war with Skyrim? Yet another war with the Empire? A cleansing of Morrowind from all outlanders? And what about those who oppose her who still bear the faith in Vivec? Old beliefs cannot be turned easily in a day. The armistice Vivec signed with the Empire might be resented by the Dunmer, but still it had prevented much bloodshed and had brought peace to Morrowind."

Nalion did not concur with many actions the Empire had made against the province of Morrowind since the armistice, no, and he appreciated the chance of mercy Loranna had offered those who did injustice to the Dunmer. Still, sometimes, ancient traditions and sentiments had to be broken and buried to become the medium of new growth.

"On the other hand, Loranna maintains a close relationship with non-Dunmer, she is Nord herself! Especially Allerleirauh, who seems a friend as well as an opponent to Loranna/Azura. But what applies to Loranna may not apply to Azura? Are those I gladly call friends - are we - but tools in a greater scheme? Still, Loranna/Azura had protected all of them from the beast at Koal Cave and showed courage... or foolishness?... in stepping up to the creature unarmed? Or was there more to it than met the eye? And the most important question is: what is my part in this?"

Nalions' thoughts again go back in time and remember Solitude and Snowhawk...

"Contradictions, nothing is easy, nothing is obvious and nothing is what it seems to be."

Sometimes Nalion wished he was born in a more peaceful and quieter time. But then, he had the opportunity to take part in what shapes history, and maybe he could contribute a trifle to shape a hopefully better future... The mage scratched his chin, taking a second thought on the matter and continues trailing behind the crowd, ignorant of the events that occur some miles ahead of him and pondering about his role in the game...

Through fires' flame and heat,
I will have to walk at last,
Unscathed will I be?


Posted by: B Dec 16 2004, 01:41 PM

The Isle of Artaeum, Summurset

Another day is added to the next, just as another heavy stone in placed upon an already overbearing load. High in a tower, B sat at a table studying texts and maps. As he pondered his choices, he wrote in his journal:

Dear Allerleirauh,

I have given it a lot of thought, and I’ve decided that I am going to Oblivion. Preparations are being made, and I will be entering the Dreaming Cavern by day’s end.

Please do not try and talk me out of it. I have already made up my mind. I will not stay long, and my sojourn poses little risk.

I may be out of contact for a while. Please do not fear. I shall return safely.

Truly,
~B



Posted by: w0nders Dec 16 2004, 04:17 PM

Dante, still weary from the battle he had just overcome was slouched on the ground, using his sword to hold himself up. "ugh, I-Illidan, let's go" He said wiping sweat from his face. Illidan watched concerned as his brother barely managed to stay on his own feet "Dante, are you ok?" He asked.

"I'm fine, don't worry about me, all I need is a good rest" He replied, slowly making his way across the rope bridge and back towards the town of Balmora. They made their way to a tavern and Illidan rented a bed for Dante "You rest up now, here is some money for that armour of yours" He exclaimed, handing Dante some coins "Thankyou Illidan" Said Dante, slowly edging his way up the stairs to his bedroom.

Oh....I can't wait to get some rest... He thought to himself, opening the door and laying down on the bed, closing his eyes. Inside his head, a voice whispered to him
Good work Dante, you have well earnt this rest...you have accomplished many feates, which, to be honest, I never thought you could handle. And at that, Dante drifted into a deep, relaxing sleep.

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 16 2004, 06:50 PM

*Erenius would normally be towards teh front of the party, but for now, he was taking the back of the party, but still ahead of the very rear, a few dozen yards ahead of Nalion was his exact posting*

"Whenever we come to Balmora," Erenius muses to himself. "I better find a decent room somewhere, with some good food, on the Eastern Bank of the Odai preferably."

Posted by: Meridia Dec 16 2004, 07:50 PM

Meridia was happy... she had not been this happy in a while... sure, she had not slain as many Azura Worshipers as she wanted... but she slayed enough... but it was time to go... she had errands to run, people to curse, Queens to torment... Slowly, she picked the ring of the Shadow Mind from her pocket, and placed it on her finger, canceling out the effects of the Signet ring...

Maranda awoke... 'Where am I?' she asked
Do not be silly, your in your room!' Meridia said, an aspect of her standing nearby in her little girl form
'Ah' said Maranda, knowing what had just happened quite well... 'well, is there anything that I should know?'
'Look in your pocket... there is a note in there... read it'
Yes, what is it?' asked Maranda
Practice it... make sure that you remember it off by heart... it is the first name of the ritual, be thankful of Girai for getting this... the condition was that I was not to harm Azura's child... that means you will have to kill them for me when the time comes... which it is not now. I want Azura and Loranna trapped in the deepest, darkest, smelliest dungeon in all of Tarmel... in between a mass murderer and Fargoth... you are to capture her for me... get the support you need... if you check your money pouch you will find it full of gold you need to complete your mission... now go she dissapered, leaving a rather gittery Maranda standing in her room. Shardie entered...
'Is it not nearly time for your siblings party? I hear its tomorrow...' Shardie asked
'What are you on about, I have no siblings...' Maranda asked, confusingly, looking at the issue of the Common Tounge on the table beside her, and another note telling of a Great Feast for King Hesleth... She begain to read the name Meridia gave her again and again...

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 16 2004, 08:00 PM

*Erenius loooks about the group, and realizes that things arent moving quite fast enough*

"Guess I'll go ahead," Erenius mutters as he leaves the group, taking only the necessities, leaving his guar in the crowd to be tended by a trusted friend amongst them.

*Erenius passes the front of the group rather quickly and looks about for a moment, slightly lost and confused*

"Damn it," Erenius mutters as he looks about, noting the ravines on either side. "Think we may be going too far south. But I don't exactly have time just yet..."

*With that, Erenius continues his run to Balmora, arriving at the mud-brick gates in about an hour or so*

"Surpised just how little time it took," Erenius says, slightly out of breath as he sits on an empty crate near the Council Club. "But then again, walking, with a few hundred or so followers, can slow anyone down. After all, the group can move only as fast as the slowest one there."

Posted by: Marquis Dec 16 2004, 09:25 PM

Phyrdalion was hard-presed to find sufficient lumber. In the end, he was forced to cut down a large tree, felling it with a spell. He then chopped it into pieces, and lay them out into the circle of Arkay. He placed Meciander's body into the center of the circle, laying it with the right hand over the heart, the second clutching nightbane at his side. In the right hand was a signet ring, the ring of Stendarr, given to the most loyal members of the temple. Phyrdalion then walked out of the circle, and began to recite the words to Arkay's blessing. "Indonihm melithedrius monthonay. Relequies nihntomiel galeidruhn. Porkhun Meciander locknorath." after he had finished the incantation, the wooden circle turned into a molten silver, and merged into one creation. The now silver circle glowed with a bright white light, and began to flame. The flames were a sort of blueish white. The circle burned for hours, and when it was ending, a light came from the sky, and Meciander's body was completely gone. The circle and everything in it had disapeared, leaving only a scorched symbol of Arkay. "So it is finished" said Phyrdalion, equiping himself with Meciander's armor. "Now, I must fulfill my oath, and accompany Azura's party." Phyrdalion walked back to Gnisis, and boarded the silt strider. "Could you take me to Balmora?' asked Phyrdalion.

"Well, it's not one of my usual spots." said the caravanner, looking at Phyrdalion's very affluential armor.

"I will give you five-hundred septims if you get me there before sunset." Said Phydalion, holding a bloated purse in front of the Dunmer.

"Well, sir. If it is that urgent, I guess I can't refuse." The caravanner took hold of the control mechanisms, and urged the strider to move as fast as it could move.

Phydalion slept during the ride, and when the Caravanner woke him, he could see the town of Balmora. "Thank you, you have been most helpful." Phydalion left before the mer could reply. It was imperative that he prepare himself before Loranna and her group arrived. He first went to Meldor, and commishioned him to repair his armor and blade. Then, he went to Nalcarya, and purchased a healthy amount of potions to restore health and magicka. Then, when he had found everything he needed, he decided to look around town, and see any events of import. Walking in the mansion square, he was confronted by a dunmer.

"You there, outlander, what are you doing in such meager attire?" questioned the dunmer, eyeing Phydalion's simple clothing "King Helseth is coming you fool, we must all look our best." The dunmer grabbed him by the wrist and took him to Millie Hastien's "Here, buy yourself something nice. Or else stay inside while the king is here.

Phydalion was taken aback by the man's demand, but also intrigued. He went into the clothier's and bought a luxurious blue overcoat, a fine white silken shirt for underneath, and black velvet pants. After he had put these on, he looked more noble than most Hlaalu councilors. He then found a young Bosmer boy, and gave him a sack of fifty septims. "Now then, boy, I have a task for you, for which you are being well paid. I want you to keep an eye out around town. If you see anyone named Loranna, or hear anything of a Nord woman with a large following, come get me. I will be staying at the Eight Plates, do you understand?"

The boy nods his head, and Phyrdalion releases the boy's shoulder. "You can count on me." says the boy, feeling somewhat exihlerated at having an adult responsibility. The boy ran off, and told all his friends to keep a lookout for Loranna and her following. Phyrdalion had done all that he needed, and was ready to retire for the night.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 16 2004, 09:51 PM

Wayrest, High Rock

When the palace in Wayrest was torn down, it was a destruction not only of the Queen’s home, but of her administrative offices as well. Her treasury and bureaucracy had to find new and secure lodgings all over the city.

The new home of the spymaster was in a poor section of the city, beneath a block of shops, in a secret dungeon they called the Oubliettes. The prisoners there were awaiting trial, some of them for many years, but Elysana simply had them all executed. Its clandestine location suited Ryvad Castellian very well. It was impossible to penetrate even if one knew its location, which no one did. Anyone could come and go out of the offices, through trap doors and false walls in the alleyway, and no one would be the wiser.

It had not taken Ryvad long to go through most of the records, for as exhaustive as they were, they were very well organized. And he had discovered something that his liege would need to know, about a spy in the court named Tirin. Castellian immediately began the letter.



Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 16 2004, 10:14 PM

*Angelique weaved in and out of the crowds, crossing the bridge over to the poorer section of town. she noted the Odai River more choppy than normal. Once she approached the South Wall she went to the left of the entrance and found a small alley and a chest. Inside was a note*


QUOTE

A,

Listen, just deposit the things in this chest and burn this letter. some things have come up with your payment so I want you to meet me in the Lucky Lockup.

Q



What?!?....this is going to be more difficult than I thought...what id Orion sees me?....I guess I'll just have to risk it...

*She took out of her bag a parcel and placed it in the open chest*

"I hope this is worth all it's trouble" she said as she closed the chest and walked out of the alley heading back across the Odai...*

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 16 2004, 11:14 PM

*As she entered the bustling Lucky Lockup she noted her old friend/business partner, Qazin, sitting by himself in a corner table.She sat down next to him while he sipped on a vial of Skooma*

"Always the conisseur of fine drinks eh Qaz"?

"Yha...I sure do enjoy the better things in life" replied Qazin

*They both chuckled*

"So...about my payment" Angelique started but Qazin cut her off

"Listen...I had a bad run in with the guards at Wayrest...they discovered my cashe' and slapped a hefty fine on my spotted owl."

"So I guess I'm just a member of the Imperial Cult eh Qaz?...goin around doin' good deeds all the time?" Angelique said getting a bit anxious

"I'll get your money...don't worry...It's just I need you to take care of something for me."

"I'm listening"

"Ok, there's a guy down at the Temple who is willing to pay me ALOT of money in order to have a looney locked up...only problem is that he's supposed to be a really strong warrior and no one will take the job."

"and that's where I come in..."

"Exactly!....I want you to yha know...work a little charm...get to know him and then....extort him!....tell the guards to come in one night after he's wasted and high and have them throw him in jail!"

"Sounds easy enough...ok who is he?"

"heh...thats the thing...we don't really know...but we do think he'll be coming to Balmora for this great feast so just keep an eye out for looneys running around flapping their gums"

*Qazin got up and before he strode out the door winked at Angelique*

Wow....this sounds like fun...man Im tired I think I'll go lay down....

*She got up and walked upstairs...opened the door and saw Orion sleeping on the bed. She gently moved him over a bit and lay down with him*

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 16 2004, 11:19 PM

*Azure had been searching all night beyond the gates for the palace, but found nothing and turned back*

"Damn...the Queen hides the place quite well..." Azure mutters as he returns to the city, after passing through the vine-covered iron gates the guide had taken him through earlier. Soon, Azure was in Wayrest again, sleeping off the last few day's events, preparing a second plan....
--===--
*Erenius stood up at last from the crate in front of the Council Club and entered the Eight-Plates, the establishment next door*

"Can I help you?" a Dunmer asks as he enters the establishment.

"No thanks," Erenius says as he sits down for a few drinks and a meal.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 11:27 PM

Meanwhile ...

Loranna wonders at the irony of her current situation: she, the incarnation and vessel of Azura, is sharing a litter with a Void Ranger Bosmer who seems to be enjoying the whole Being Treated Like A Goddess thing far more than the actual goddess - an irony made even funnier by the fact that, far as Loranna understands, most Void Rangers find gods and goddesses to be inherently silly anyway.

However, the road is finally starting to vanish underfoot at something approaching a quick pace, and while Loranna herself might be more desirous of a slow and stately march, she does want to get things over with as much as anyone else. And so Balmora eventually comes into view of the main party ...


Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 11:31 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 04:17 PM)

Meanwhile ...

Loranna wonders at the irony of her current situation: she, the incarnation and vessel of Azura, is sharing a litter with a Void Ranger Bosmer who seems to be enjoying the whole Being Treated Like A Goddess thing far more than the actual goddess - an irony made even funnier by the fact that, far as Loranna understands, most Void Rangers find gods and goddesses to be inherently silly anyway.

However, the road is finally starting to vanish underfoot at something approaching a quick pace, and while Loranna herself might be more desirous of a slow and stately march, she does want to get things over with as much as anyone else.  And so Balmora eventually comes into view of the main party ...

*




Mirea sat very straight and tall in the litter. She had rearranged her curly mane of red hair in a way she considered more regal, and she was enjoying being carried along. At this exact moment she was pretending to be the Empress of Tamriel, practicing her stiff-wristed wave. She had thought about throwing coins to Loranna's followers, but decided it wasn't something she wanted to spend her money on.

"You should throw coins or something," she said to Loranna.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 16 2004, 11:38 PM

A Dunmer lad tending his herd on the outskirts of the town was the first to see them. He ran through the town as fast he could, banging on doors and windows, "Get up! Get out in the streets! They're coming, we must welcome them to Balmora!"

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 11:38 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 05:21 PM)

Mirea sat very straight and tall in the litter. She had rearranged her curly mane of red hair in a way she considered more regal, and she was enjoying being carried along. At this exact moment she was pretending to be the Empress of Tamriel, practicing her stiff-wristed wave. She had thought about throwing coins to Loranna's followers, but decided it wasn't something she wanted to spend her money on.

"You should throw coins or something,"  she said to Loranna.

*





Loranna finds herself unconsciously downplaying what regalness she'd been wont to exude during her travels.

" ... I'll keep that in mind for next time," she says to Mirea, already picturing the raised eyebrow and quiet disapproval Allie would evince, the glinting eys and practiced grin Aricyn would have before loudly proclaiming the generosity of Azura to all within earshot, and her own inscrutable expression.

As Balmora gets closer, Loranna can smell the festival foods and she blinks, remembring holiday celebrations in her youth. She wonders what such celebrations are like here in Morrowind.

" ... You ready for the party?" she asks Mirea.


Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 16 2004, 11:40 PM

*Qazin walked slowly, nonchallantly as he walked north down the streets of Balmora. A steady wind blew about the crowded path and he pulled his coat closer about his body. Seeking shelter and perhaps more oppurtunity he entered the Eight Plates*

"Hello good chap! Could you get me a round of everything on the menu?" he said cordially to the waiter

*As he sat down he looked around the room. A trio or Argonians huddled around one table, a fierce but wise looking Imperial and about 5 Dunmer that are entering the door*

"Hmph...not much happening here...."

*Starts to grow anxious on his food*

"WAITER! Where is my food?"

"Im sorry sir but we are low in our larders because the great feast is soaking up all our food! I will try to have something ready soon!" the waiter replies

Dirty good for nothing s'wit...

*Qazin sits back in his chair and pulls out a blade, which starts thin and thickens tremendously at the end in a curved tip resembling a pear.*

"Good ole' Assasinite, makes the best blades in the world..."

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 16 2004, 11:40 PM

*Erenius finishes his meal and then walks to a room after renting it and decides to take a rest there*
=
*Apinia entered the Eight-Plates just after Erenius had and was careful to stay out of site*

"He should be around here somewhere," the Dunmer publican said upon Apinia's questioning. "I gave him the key to the first room on your left upstairs."

*Apinia says nothing and proceeds upstairs, fingerring the silver blade she keeps on her belt in a sheath*
==
*Erenius heard some creaking outside his room and got up and looks to the door as Apinia enters, her silver dagger naked and in her hands*

"What are you thinking?" Erenius says to Apinia.

"Merely finishing what some in Skyrim started," Apinia replies.

*Erenius is momentarily confused for a moment then realizes that the reavers he slew while with Nalion were probably not Reavers, but instead part of an underground ring which he knew Apinia was likely a part of*

"We have many wings, Erenius," Apinia says. "You happened to decapitate the head of our most visible ring, the Highwayman's Guild of Skyrim...but a few hundred members there...I be the head of the more descreet portion."

"I shoulda known, those Reavers were a tad too organized to be frenzied Nords," Erenius mutters as he draws his own blade.

*Apinia, seeing Erenius's motion to the blade, lunges at Erenius*

"Damn you, woman, may the Lich give you now rest," Erenius shouts as he draws his blade and slashes at Apinia, severing her right hand.

*Apinia falls to the ground, mortified at what has just happened and then falls unconscious*

*Erenius rushes downstairs towards the publican and demands she go upstairs and care for Apinia*

"A fight?" she mutters while running up the stairs to care for Apinia.
=
"I'll be with you in just a second," Hlaalu guardsman Drasa Varyen says as she runs forth to Erenius. "Yes?"

"A Colovian woman jus tried to attack me in the Eight-Plates," Erenius says, rather fatigued, the encounter sapping whatever strength he had previously.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 16 2004, 11:41 PM

The lad disappeared around a corner in front of the Hlaalu Manor House and when he had emerged, he was no longer a boy, but an Ordinator Guard. He knocked heavily on the door.

"The king has not yet arrived," he said formally, and then paused. "But his honored guests are here."

Posted by: Celezar Dec 16 2004, 11:43 PM

QUOTE

The lad disappeared around a corner in front of the Hlaalu Manor House and when he had emerged, he was no longer a boy, but an Ordinator Guard. He knocked heavily on the door."The king has not yet arrived," he said formally, and then paused. "But his honored guests are here."



*Celezar sat a long while before the commotion had begun, grinding a bit of scrib jerky between his teeth for a bit. Suddenly, vendors ran out of the building, chefs shoved great carts of spices and food into the streets, citizens waved great flags and ornaments where thrown about. He had heard the knock at the door, heeding the ordinator's words carefully. Celezar laughed pleasantly, twisting the jerky between his thumb and index fingers*

"Ah, the parade, an unstoppable army of color and cheer...how delightful. Come, Celezar, let us see these honored guests for ourselves!"

"Indeed, Celezar, let us see these puppets dance!"

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 16 2004, 11:45 PM

As Balmora comes into view, Aricyn rides to the front of the group, to the trumpet-bearing heralds.

"Go, and announce the coming of Azura," he commands, and they run ahead.

"So, Loranna, the first big settlement is ahead. Ready to make a good impression?" he asks with an encouraging smile.

Far ahead, the sound of trumpets can be heard.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 16 2004, 11:45 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 04:28 PM)

Loranna finds herself unconsciously downplaying what regalness she'd been wont to exude during her travels.

" ... I'll keep that in mind for next time," she says to Mirea, already picturing the raised eyebrow and quiet disapproval Allie would evince, the glinting eys and practiced grin Aricyn would have before loudly proclaiming the generosity of Azura to all within earshot, and her own inscrutable expression.

As Balmora gets closer, Loranna can smell the festival foods and she blinks, remembring holiday celebrations in her youth.  She wonders what such celebrations are like here in Morrowind.

" ... You ready for the party?" she asks Mirea.

*




"I'm always ready for the party," Mirea said. "People love me at parties. The question is, is everyone ELSE at the party ready for ME? Have you told anyone we're even going to a party?"

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 16 2004, 11:47 PM

*Erenius abandons the guards upon hearing the trumpets*

"She came sooner than I expected," Erenius mutters.

"Excuse me?" a gaurd replies beneath his helmet.

"Nothing of your importance," Erenius says, brushing the guard away as he goes forth to the gates near where Loranna would be coming from.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 16 2004, 11:49 PM

'Ah Balmora..... I haven't been here in centuries. It is alot different then I remember. Hey Loranna, are you okay? You seem...... troubled. Very troubled. And that is just from looking at you.'

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 16 2004, 11:54 PM

Dane heard the faint sound of armor clicking as Jekk walked out the door. Dane sat there alone, alone from all the troubles, alone from the world. He closed his eyes and dreamed, Dane really didnt know what he was dreaming about but he just needed to get away...

Jekk walked out the door, he remeber Dane telling him that there going to be a party fit for a king, surely they would need a bouncer Jekk thought as he walked to the same large building that he had passed earlier.


Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 16 2004, 11:55 PM

The highest point in Balmora was the Silt Strider station which was filled far beyond capacity with a cheering crowd. When they saw the procession, they roared and applauded.

"I don't see the King," one woman in the group whispered to another. "Do you?"

"Yes! Isn't that him there?" her friend answered, pointing to no one in particular.

"Oh yes!" the woman applauded, looking around and seeing that everyone else must have seen him as well. "He's so handsome! Huzzah!"

Posted by: Loranna Dec 16 2004, 11:55 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 05:35 PM)

"I'm always ready for the party,"  Mirea said. "People love me at parties. The question is, is everyone ELSE at the party ready for ME?  Have you told anyone we're even going to a party?"

*





Loranna opens her mouth, about to say that with Sheogorath literally dropping in out of thin air and spouting a dramatic requiem and with people already in Balmora that everyone knew what was coming ...

She then hears Aricyn ask her if she's ready to make a big impression, and closes her mouth; Mirea can see Loranna's fists clench.

" ... Ready; we're all going to want to make a good impression," she says, her eyes closed. "We're expected - by friends, foes, and fearless leaders alike."

... I'll be fine, Loranna tells Dagoth, keeping the rest of her thoughts to herself as she starts composing herself for meeting the public ...


Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 16 2004, 11:55 PM

*Angelique awakened, and looked about. Darkness was begininng to fall on Balmora. She got up and exited the room. Going to down stairs she ordered a drink for the Publician and continued to go back upstairs*

++++++

*Orion awakened with a jolt.*

"Where...where am I?"

*He looked around, he was sitting on a hard metal bench in front of a sterdy iron door.*

"Wha...what is going on?!?...not agian..."

*The door began to open...long sickly dagger like fingers emitted through the crack of the door*

"NO!" Orion yelled as he grabbed for his hammer, Volendrung and raised it, preparing for battle. "I won't run this time..."

*Suddenly the door burst open and in front of him was a thin sickly creature with long claws and a narrow head. However it stood up like a man and held in its hand a bottle of some kind*

"Nevermore shall you haunt my life you damn'ed thing!"

*He charged at the beast and swung his might maul down upon the beast with all the effort of his soul. A sickening crush emited from the beasts broken body as it feel to the floor. The bottle it was holding fell and broke*

Finally....its....over....

*The dark room started to spin and melt back into rented room he had fallen asleep in. The dizzing thrall entriced him and made him fall upon the floor. when he stood agian he noted blood on his hammer....and in front of him was the dead corpse of.....Angelique*

Posted by: Teleran Dec 16 2004, 11:59 PM

Tholer Rathryon
He tried to get the crowd's attention, but they just streamed past him. no one was listening to him, 'They were flocking to welcome this Loranna, this one who claims the divinity of Azura! Has the world gone mad!' He went into the deepest part of the temple and laughed helplessly, 'Why has this happened to me? Even my guard have abandoned me to join the festival. Laughing alongside this witch's followers.' His laughter had a hint of madness in it now, but he was long past caring.

Teleran
Sounds of celebration rang out and he walked out into the stream of people rushing to welcome Loranna. "She's come earlier than I expected. Look at all this food! This will be a party for the ages it will!" he laughed joyously as he reached a vantage point from which to see the parade, "A thousand praises to Loranna-Azura! Welcome the goddess!"

Then he remembered he had a job to do during the feast, 'This will be more fun than I was hoping for.'

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 16 2004, 11:59 PM

*Erenius sees Loranna pass the gate and joins the party in his usual spot near the front*

"Save the attempt by Apinia," Erenius mutters. "Everything seems in order...but something is still amiss, like someone that isnt supposed to be amongst us is, replacing one who should be."

*Erenius mentions nothing of this to the others and continues with the procession*

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 12:05 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 05:45 PM)

Loranna opens her mouth, about to say that with Sheogorath literally dropping in out of thin air and spouting a dramatic requiem and with people already in Balmora that everyone knew what was coming ...

She then hears Aricyn ask her if she's ready to make a big impression, and closes her mouth; Mirea can see Loranna's fists clench.

" ... Ready; we're all going to want to make a good impression," she says, her eyes closed.  "We're expected - by friends, foes, and fearless leaders alike."

... I'll be fine, Loranna tells Dagoth, keeping the rest of her thoughts to herself as she starts composing herself for meeting the public ...

*





Aricyn frowns at the lack of certainty in Loranna's voice.

"Good. Remember, this is what you WANT."

With that, he rides off to see to their welcome.


Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 12:06 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Dec 16 2004, 05:49 PM)

Sounds of celebration rang out and he walked out into the stream of people rushing to welcome Loranna. "She's come earlier than I expected. Look at all this food! This will be a party for the ages it will!" he laughed joyously as he reached a vantage point from which to see the parade, "A thousand praises to Loranna-Azura! Welcome the goddess!"

*





“Yes!” cried a drunken man, hearing Teleran, and ceased his cries for his sovereign “King Helen.” “Lornaura! Long live Lorggura!”


Posted by: Meridia Dec 17 2004, 12:08 AM

Maranda was still sleeping when Loranna and her party were ariving, but the cheerig awoke her... slowly, she made her way to the steet, to take a look...

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 17 2004, 12:09 AM

"what...what have I done...this is...its....IMPOSSIBLE!"

*He crawls over to Angeliques body and holds her in his arms*

"Whatever is making me do these things...will pay..."

*Suddenly Angeliques broken and spent body comes to life

"Orion...why?" she questions in a low dreary voice

"Im so sorry...Im so sorry...Ill make sure your ok."

*Tears start to well up in his eyes as he pciks her up and carries her downstairs*

"BArtender" he calls as everything becomes quiet

"Please...take her to the Temple..."

*Orion places Angelique into the Bartenders arms as he walks out the door*

"Guards!" someone calls from behind him and he suddenly breaks into a sprint in fear of his freedom

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 17 2004, 12:09 AM

*Erenius looks about the gatherring crowd, assessing it*

"Only danger here would be an armed drunkard probably," Erenius says to noone in particular.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 17 2004, 12:11 AM

*Sprinting through the street he sees the face of Loranna and runs toward her party*

"Loranna!...please help me!"

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 12:11 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 16 2004, 05:58 PM)

Maranda was still sleeping when Loranna and her party were ariving, but the cheerig awoke her... slowly, she made her way to the steet, to take a look...

*





“It is the King and the Goddess!” cried a woman kneeling on the ground, almost unable to breathe from excitement.

“Have you heard?” a man cried as he ran past. “King Helseth intends to marry the Goddess incarnate, and together conquer all of Tamriel!”


Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 12:13 AM

Hearing the man's announcment, Dagoth starts to lose his self-control.
'Marry her..... what in Oblivion are these fools talking about?'

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 12:14 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 16 2004, 05:55 PM)

Aricyn frowns at the lack of certainty in Loranna's voice.

"Good. Remember, this is what you WANT."

With that, he rides off to see to their welcome.

*





... What I want? Loranna asks herself, keeping her thoughts private.

What I want? Azura back home, all this hubbub done and over with, whatever messes I've made finally in a position to be cleaned. I'd add myself doing the cleaning but I'm destined to die in a few months and to be honest, I'm not so sure I know how to fix what I've broken anyway.

What I'd want if I didn't think I was going to die? ... Right now, nothing more than a chance to live with Dagoth and stop hurting people. Maybe a chance to see Sen-Yedda grow ...

Sigh; forget it Loranna. Just try to get through this party without causing more needless havoc. Try to do what your Lady needs of you. Come on, give a smile ...


Loranna looks toward the crowd and takes a quiet breath, preparing herself; her face slowly turns into a gentle smile as she looks at all the happy people ...

Then, hearing Orion's voice, she blinks, turning her head. "What? What is it dear ..."


Posted by: FireMaster Dec 17 2004, 12:15 AM

'Something's amiss,' Erenius says to Dagoth, noting something in the way he was walking for but a moment. 'Speak your mind.'

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 12:15 AM

Arynel's eyelids slid open, and the blur became substance, and the substance recognizable.

The Breton lifted himself off the ground, his eyes took in the tree...

"What, how," Arynel said with awe. "I don't believe this..."

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 12:16 AM

*Celezar calmy strides halfway into the packed street with a handful of Hlaalu men. Celezar strokes his bushy beard calmly, peering into the crowd with his round little eyes*

"Ah, I see...the minions of Dusk and Dawn have arrived, I do wonder what master has planned. Lucky you've had a genious such as myself by your side to drag your hide this far, Celezar!"

"Puppets, how I wonder why they have arrived, I have not seen puppet Dusk and Dawn for quite some time...."

*Celezar laughs coldly, patting his tummy cheerfully*

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 17 2004, 12:16 AM

*As he dashes toward the party of Loranna a mob cuts him off, eager to see the Incarnate.*

"Damnit!"

*A few guards come up from behind him and jump upon him but with Orion's new strength he wrestles free.*

"AHHH!"

*Orion pulls out Volendrung and charges head first into the guards crushing and mauling all in his way. A few guards stab him with their blades and he falls under the pain. They jump upon him and wrestle Voelndrung out of his hands*

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 12:17 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 05:05 PM)

Arynel's eyelids slid open, and the blur became substance, and the substance recognizable.

The Breton lifted himself off the ground, his eyes took in the tree...

"What, how," Arynel said with awe.  "I don't believe this..."

*




"We made this," Allerleirauh said, sitting up and smiling up at him. "Not just you and I, of course. All of us together. This is our little corner of the Provisional House. The is the true Solunastra, as you see it at its very beginning. Are you feeling better?"

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 17 2004, 12:18 AM

*He continues to wrestle, hoping for some aid*

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 12:18 AM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Dec 16 2004, 05:05 PM)

'Something's amiss,' Erenius says to Dagoth, noting something in the way he was walking for but a moment.  'Speak your mind.'

*





'Someone just said that Helseth intends to marry 'The Goddess Incarnate.' Over my undead body!!'

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 17 2004, 12:19 AM

*Erenius sees Orion's actions and rushes forth, helping Orion by slaying two guards and handing Volendrung back to Orion*

"What may your issue with the locals be?" Erenius asks as he looks about, hoping the disturbance would be of minimal note, but knowing otherwise.

'I too may as well join you,' Erenius says to Dagoth in a free moment. 'I don't trust Helseth if his actions are false, and absolutely have no reason to help him if the accusations of poison etc are true. And unless this was Loranna's idea, I must say that it is a bad idea regardless.'

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 12:19 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 04:07 PM)

"We made this,"  Allerleirauh said, sitting up and smiling up at him. "Not just you and I, of course. All of us together. This is our little corner of the Provisional House. The is the true Solunastra, as you see it at its very beginning. Are you feeling better?"

*





"Am I feeling better." Arynel began. "Is there pain, is there sorrow, in this place?"

The Breton's eyes reflected the near mythical tree.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 12:20 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 05:09 PM)

"Am I feeling better."  Arynel began.  "Is there pain, is there sorrow, in this place?"

The Breton's eyes reflected the near mythical tree.

*





"We are here, aren't we? But not too much sorrow, I hope. Skein tells me that Loranna's party draws near to Balmora at last, and that the gods are watching what will happen there. I plan to go; will you come?"

She smiled at him, remembering a young stranger who had put his hand in hers when Sheogorath stepped out onto the dance floor.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 17 2004, 12:21 AM

Maranda sliped into the prosession of Azura, followed by Shardie... It was lucky news of that incident had not yet reached the townsfolk... There was a free meal in all of this, Maranda never passed up a free meal...

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 12:23 AM

Loranna reaches out to Dagoth to say Dear, calm down please; it's just silly rumors.

Loranna turns once again to look for Orion but sees the situation got dealt with before she could do more than start rising. In any event, a crowd of people soon overtakes her, and once again she's caught up in the whirl of onlookers, grinning as genteeling as she can and trying to talk to the people surrounding her litter.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 12:24 AM

QUOTE(OriontheHunter @ Dec 16 2004, 06:06 PM)

*Orion pulls out Volendrung and charges head first into the guards crushing and mauling all in his way. A few guards stab him with their blades and he falls under the pain. They jump upon him and wrestle Voelndrung out of his hands*

*





‘Ooh, it’s an orgy,’ cried one of the women on the silt strider ramp joyfully. ‘Hoorah!’

‘No, it’s not an orgy,’ said her friend. ‘You always think it’s an orgy. It’s just a couple men tussling.’

‘Oh,’ she said, disappointed and then cheered up. ‘Well, a fight is pretty good too! Hoorah!”



Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 12:24 AM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Dec 16 2004, 05:09 PM)

'I too may as well join you,' Erenius says to Dagoth in a free moment.  'I don't trust Helseth if his actions are false, and absolutely have no reason to help him if the accusations of poison etc are true.  And unless this was Loranna's idea, I must say that it is a bad idea regardless.'

*





'I don't care if his intentions are true or not...... no one will take her from me. NO ONE!!!!' In his anger Dagoth's body starts to eminate massive magical energies that anyone who knows what to look for can notice, until he hears Loranna.... 'Okay, but if they are true..... I will not let him near you.

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 17 2004, 12:24 AM

*Erenius pats Orion on the shoulder, give Volendrung back, and returns to the procession at his original spot, noting a few new folk in the group, but unable to pick them out, seeing as how he saw far from all of them previously*

'As you wish, Dagoth' Erenius says.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 12:31 AM

Nileno Dorvayn stepped out of the front steps of the Hlaalu Manor House, noting the twin pyramids of sweetbuns looked stable (finally!) and together with his men began the march through town to greet the King's noble guests.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 12:32 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 04:10 PM)

"We are here, aren't we?  But not too much sorrow, I hope. Skein tells me that Loranna's party draws near to Balmora at last, and that the gods are watching what will happen there. I plan to go;  will you come?"

She smiled at him, remembering a young stranger who had put his hand in hers when Sheogorath stepped out onto the dance floor.

*





"Yes, I think I should go." Arynel answered. "But, how?"

The Breton pauses.

"Her."

Posted by: Teleran Dec 17 2004, 12:33 AM

Teleran
Some men were scuflling in the crowd, so Teleran had no trouble making it into Tyravel manor unnoticed, 'The guild was right. It really is completely unguarded, even the gaurds on duty are at the party,' he thought with a smirk.

He went through the house looking for the amulet, but it was nowhere to be found. Suddenly a thought hits him, 'Oh no, she must be wearing that amulet to the party.' With that he slipped back out side and joined the procession, looking for a noblewoman with a ruby amulet around her neck.

It didn't take long to find her, and she seemed completely unaware of her surroundings so it was a small matter to slip it off and replace it with a lesser nacklace while she was occupied otherwise. 'Well,' he thought, pocketing the amulet, 'I might as well join the party.' He makes his way back to the procession of Loranna's followers.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 12:34 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 05:22 PM)

"Yes, I think I should go."  Arynel answered.  "But, how?"

The Breton pauses.

"Her."

*




"Can you tell me what happened?" Allerleirauh asked. "I have told my people to stay out of the Void; I can't reach Mirror, he's out there somewhere. I felt it, whatever it was. I tried to call to you, but you didn't seem to be listening."

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 12:35 AM

*Celezar stood upon the steps of the Hlaalu Guildhouse for a while, listening to the different rumors being shouted out*

"Dusk and Dawn has come to slay King Helseth, run for your lives!"

"King Helseth is here, hurrah!"

"Dusk and Dawn is pregnant! Look, it is Helseth's own child she bears!"

*Celezar chuckled merrily, continuing to stroke his beard*

"Mass pandemonium, Celezar, one of the few novelties of life, listen and heed it well, it shall be long before we here it again."

"Puppets, all dancing, all dancing to the rythm of chaos, how foolish they are, the little puppets."

"Indeed, though I am sure our kind Guild Master would lie to have a word with these...visitors."


Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 17 2004, 12:38 AM

*Orion stands up and recieves Volendrung from Erenius*

"Thank you friend I shall not soon forget this. It seems that in a wild pit of a maddned dream I mistook a young maid that I was escourting for a fearsome beast and blugeoned her to near death. I carried her to the Temple but the guards heard of my actions and came to arrest me. And no I stand before you"

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 12:38 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 04:24 PM)

"Can you tell me what happened?"  Allerleirauh asked. "I have told my people to stay out of the Void;  I can't reach Mirror, he's out there somewhere. I felt it, whatever it was. I tried to call to you, but you didn't seem to be listening."

*





"It pains me to recall." Arynel began. "I went into the void, there was too much out of control, I had a scheme in mind to help set things right again. I heard a voice, I saw a girl, a monster. Something happened, I don't know what, but I awoke later and my strengthe had left me. I left the void, and then..."

The Breton pauses, his gaze moving off to the side.

"Nothing."

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 12:41 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 16 2004, 06:21 PM)

Nileno Dorvayn stepped out of the front steps of the Hlaalu Manor House, noting the twin pyramids of sweetbuns looked stable (finally!) and together with his men began the march through town to greet the King's noble guests.

*





*Celezar nodded his head in Nileno's direction*

"Well, Celezar, it seems something is finally up amongst these Hlaalu beasts, shall we?"

*With that, Celezar was off, he followed Nileno Dorvayn and his nobles with an interested gleem in his eyes*

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 12:44 AM

Loranna finds herself listening less and less with her mind; there are simply too many people around for her to keep things sorted out and the last thing she needs now is to stop being able to hear herself think. As it stood she wasn't sure if she was being expected to marry King Helseth, kill him, unite with him to conquer Tamriel, or bring about a new renissance in Dunmer public affection customs.

She wonders if parties had always been like this when she was a girl, dimly remembering having fun at such events; upon reflection she realizes that yes, parties were usually like this - it was just that now she was the focus of the party and she knew that not everyone round meant things all in good fun.

Then, her nostrils detect a familiar scenet, and despite herself an honset smile starts coming to her face ...


Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 12:44 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 05:28 PM)

"It pains me to recall."  Arynel began.  "I went into the void, there was too much out of control, I had a scheme in mind to help set things right again.  I heard a voice, I saw a girl, a monster.  Something happened, I don't know what, but I awoke later and my strengthe had left me.  I left the void, and then..."

The Breton pauses, his gaze moving off to the side.

"Nothing."

*




Allerleirauh shook her head slightly. "Whatever touched you drained more than blood. You are entirely well now, in body, I believe, but the mind heals in its own time. I think we should travel in a different manner for the present time."

She leaned forward and whispered a string of power into Arynel's ear.

Then she smiled. "Always remember that dreams are just as real as nightmares. It's a philosophy that has helped me a lot. Shall we make ourselves ready?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 12:45 AM

Nileno Dorvayn strode toward the procession, all smiles, while she tried to understand who it was she was greeting.

“There is a woman who seems to be the center of it all,” said her chief advisor, trying to keep up with her.

“Ah, the dowager queen Barenziah,” Nileno nodded. “I will address her as ‘Glorious Queen and Mother of Kings …’”

“No, it is not Barenziah, unless she has bleached her skin and is with child …”

Nileno couldn’t help but grimace in frustration before turning it back to a smile. “I will address her as ‘Glorious Lady and …’ what?”

“’Mother-to-be?’”

“’Great Mother,’” Nileno nodded. “Well, every mother wants to hear that.”


Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 17 2004, 12:45 AM

*Orion walks up to Dagoth Lich*

"Ho friend how are you?"

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 12:46 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 04:34 PM)

Allerleirauh shook her head slightly. "Whatever touched you drained more than blood. You are entirely well now, in body, I believe, but the mind heals in its own time. I think we should travel in a different manner for the present time."

She leaned forward and whispered a string of power into Arynel's ear.

Then she smiled. "Always remember that dreams are just as real as nightmares. It's a philosophy that has helped me a lot. Shall we make ourselves ready?"

*





Arynel's eyes grew wide with revelation, the Breton nodded and smiled.

"Yes, I think we should go as soon as possible."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 12:47 AM

Noticing Orion approach him, Dagoth attempts to calm his raging magical energies. 'As fine as one can be with all these people spreading false rumors about Loranna.....'

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 12:48 AM

"Glorious Lady and Great Mother!" cried Nileno Dorvayn at the sight of Loranna and her retinue, bowing humbly. "Your visit brings honor to Balmora! We are at your disposal and have a feast which we hope and pray will please you, and our other honored guests!"

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 17 2004, 12:50 AM

"Im sure it will be fine..."

*Orion spots Loranna in the crowd*

"excuse me"

*He walks over to Loranna and bows deeply*

"Hello my lady, how do I come to you at this time? I hope you will enjoy your party"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 12:50 AM

Mirea looked at Loranna. "Right, now the trick with these things is you have to look bored with everything they do for you, like you've seen it all before. Practice looking unpleasant, like a Dunmer. No, you're smiling now! That's no good!"

Mirea hopped down from the litter. "Sit up straight," she whispered, before being swept away by the crowd. "Or, well, never mind."

Posted by: Aki Dec 17 2004, 12:52 AM

Reichi hurried ahead, pushing through the crowds rushing to see Loranna. Upon getting through crowds and into Balmora he wandered towards where the Hlaalu noble's manors and the wealthy trader dwelled. Along with the Morag Tong guildhall.

Dar'Var had a simpler time of getting through the crowd. It was a mere matter of using a poor dunmeri peasant as a springboard for a leap to a tree, then the Silt Strider platform.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 12:52 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 16 2004, 06:38 PM)

"Glorious Lady and Great Mother!" cried Nileno Dorvayn at the sight of Loranna and her retinue, bowing humbly. "Your visit brings honor to Balmora!  We are at your disposal and have a feast which we hope and pray will please you, and our other honored guests!"

*





Loranna blushes slightly, more at the words Great Mother than Glorious Lady; she unconsciously holds a hand over her belly and smiles with appreciation ...

" ... My generous Lady, your kind words bring warmth and joy to my heart," she says, actually meaning what she says more than she'd thought she would. "I'm honored more than I can say, and look forward to enjoying the feast you have prepared ..."

She looks down at her belly for a moment, patting it and murmuring quietly to the baby. Heh; was that a kick ...

Seeing Orion, Loranna gives him a small smile, Mirea's words vaguely echoing in her head.


Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 12:53 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 16 2004, 06:38 PM)

"Glorious Lady and Great Mother!" cried Nileno Dorvayn at the sight of Loranna and her retinue, bowing humbly. "Your visit brings honor to Balmora!  We are at your disposal and have a feast which we hope and pray will please you, and our other honored guests!"

*





*Celezar stood shyly behind one of the nobles accompanying Nileno, the little old man stood on his tippy toes, peering over the man's shoulder to get a better look at Loranna and her party. He scanned her companions and, upon seeing Dagoth, winks at him whimsically with one of his little golden eyes before falling back in postion behind the noble*

"Silly little folk, they are, quite queer company she keeps, eh Celezar?"

"Indeed, Celezar, strange little puppets..."

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 12:58 AM

" ... Shall we head for the feast now?" Loranna asks demurely, looking to Nileno Dorvayn.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 12:58 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 06:42 PM)

" ... My generous Lady, your kind words bring warmth and joy to my heart," she says, actually meaning what she says more than she'd thought she would.  "I'm honored more than I can say, and look forward to enjoying the feast you have prepared ..."

*





"Then let us feast!" cries Nileno, and the crowd roars. Even if they are all not going to the feast, food is being prepared all over the town, making it a wide celebration.

The group is escorted to the Hlaalu stronghold on the far (western?) side of town.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 01:00 AM

Allerleirauh and Arynel appeared just outside Balmora, in the hills overlooking the streets full of cheering people.

Allerleirauh wore the same dress she had worn when Sheogorath danced with Loranna, though the mode had changed to suit the Dunmer fashion and climate; it left her shoulders bare, and shimmered like starlight.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 01:00 AM

Dante snapped awake in his bed, seemingly every muscle in his body was in pain "Ugh....damn that hurts" He said, falling out of the bed and staggering to his feet. Might as well get this armour fixed while I'm at it... He thought limping out of the Tradehouse and down back to Meldors armoury...where after atleast 10 minutes the armour was repaired, as best it could of been. "Come again soon Dunmer!" shouted the little bosmer behind the counter, smiling from ear to ear "Yeah....sure" Replied Dante walking out of the store and onto the streets.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 01:03 AM



"My thanks, Allerleirauh." Arynel said.

The Breton wore his usual clothing, including the shirt and cloak Allie had sewn for him.

Arynel turned his attention towards the throng of people, and his feet led him where his sight had settled.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 01:16 AM

This thread's done;

LOCK ON

Loranna

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