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Posted by: Attrebus Sep 23 2004, 08:12 PM |
Continue. |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 08:14 PM |
*One's
entourage makes their way towards the Main Doorway...everyone looks a little
skeptical this evening, not knowing if anyone had heard of the earlier
disturbance at The Serpent in Talon Inn...Ami's adorned this evening with a
Blue and Silver Skirt with matching Top, unlike last night she's now armed
with a strange looking Katana at her side, peace-bonded of course...Genjii's
now wearing a Greyish-Blue ensemble with a Black Cape carrying his Warhammer,
the Ebony Greaves he got yesterday still shimmering...One himself is dressed
in a pitch Black Robe with what appears to be Daedric Runes on the sleeves
and shoulders, with a long line of Runes running from his Left shoulder all
the way to his feet, he carries his Staff and a small pouch over his right
shoulder...Ryx and Yrx follow behind now wearing Hooded-Capes and armed with
Daedric Longbows, quivers filled with arrows are slung across their backs* |
Posted by: FireMaster Sep 23 2004,
08:15 PM |
*looks around
the halls, thinking about likely areas to place artifacts or similar such
away from the guests* |
Posted by: B Sep 23 2004, 08:19 PM |
B wanders
around the room mumbling under his breath. Finally, he stops in the center of
the hall. As he raises both arms in the air, his hands begin to glow. Closing
his eyes, he casts the charm. The aura around his palms begins to expand. All
of a sudden, the aura explodes in a blast of blinding light. It’s a light
without any sound. As quick as it came, the flash is gone. |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 08:20 PM |
"Of
course, the servants!" Arynel suddenly exclaims. The Breton's mouth
quickly snaps shut. |
Posted by: Carnajo Sep 23 2004, 08:31 PM |
Carnajo enters,
smiles and greats everyone. He then proceeds to pour himself some brandy and
finds a nice corner to sit in and listen. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 08:33 PM |
"Thank you for what you have done,"
Darius tells B, sounding at least slightly relieved. |
Posted by: Carnajo Sep 23 2004, 08:36 PM |
Carnajo approaches Darius, |
Posted by: B Sep 23 2004, 08:37 PM |
B replies to Darius slyly. "Just
so you know, I haven’t done anything to the room. What I have done is alter
the guests. Anyone who enters the hall tonight will be veiled. It will be
much more difficult for Sheogorath to inhabit their minds. Unfortunately, my
spell has no effect on those of us who have already been touched by the Mad
God." |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 08:37 PM |
Allerleirauh slept late, dreaming of
strange music. When she woke, the music was still there, faint but
unmistakable. Lovely, she thought, sitting up. Someone somewhere was in a
playful mood. |
Posted by: Aki Sep 23 2004, 08:38 PM |
Reichi can't help but raise a eyebrow
at the strange blast of light as the spell was cast.Reichi began to wander
around the Main Hall. |
Posted by: FireMaster Sep 23 2004, 08:40 PM |
*turns around for a moment, trying t
find te origin of the source of the magicks* |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 08:40 PM |
"Oh," Darius says. "Well
... that's still quite a feat ..." |
Posted by: Carnajo Sep 23 2004, 08:45 PM |
Laughs, |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 08:46 PM |
"Our host seems rather busy
tonight Master One" Ami stated |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 08:46 PM |
Arynel began speaking to a cook laying
out a tray of crab meat: "Hello, could you..." He stopped.
"Oh, nevermind," he said nervously. |
Posted by: Ash_Sage825 Sep 23 2004, 08:46 PM |
Mavendas looks outside at the large
burst of light that B cast. He notices the bewilderment and many of the
guests. He drains the last of the flin and continues writing, mumbling to
himself. |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 23 2004, 08:49 PM |
Chiaro wanders up and down back hallways,
trying to find some sign of hidden doors. |
Posted by: FireMaster Sep 23 2004, 08:51 PM |
*Erenius aimlessly wanders towards the
kitchen door* |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 08:51 PM |
Seeing that people are not really
dancing, just standing around looking nervous, Darius pipes up "I say;
is this a celebration or a church gathering! Come, we're here to make merry;
let us have a line dance, get us all in the proper spirit." |
Posted by: B Sep 23 2004, 08:54 PM |
"Let me help, my Lord." |
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 23 2004, 08:55 PM |
It's still far, far away, but the words
can now be heard, as if sung by demented children --- |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 08:56 PM |
"Line Dance??" whats
that?...well One seems that theres not to be the insanity of the last two
days...I hope those Khajiiti are gone when we return...I'm going to have to
accompany Ami when she returns, Khajiiti are sneaky and I'd hate for
something I caused to effect her...please Azura let tonight be calm and
happy...the flower spells a nice touch, with a most relaxing aroma...but who
keeps singing...it sounds like children...but where are they?" |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 08:56 PM |
Arynel's trance is broken by a flower
floating past his face. It vanishes leaving behind a sweet scent, and a smile
on the Breton's face, he returns to the dance floor to join in the
festivities. |
Posted by: FireMaster Sep 23 2004, 08:59 PM |
*walks into the servant's rooms,
finding them quite empty* |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 09:03 PM |
B's spell causes a chorus of pleased
lauhter, even as people line up for a popular dance involving everyone on the
floor at once. Jaunty music plays as people begin moving to and fro, smiling
and not really hearing the new song ... |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 09:08 PM |
Uh-oh... |
Posted by: Ash_Sage825 Sep 23 2004, 09:09 PM |
Mavendas' silent study is broken by a
voice that seems to be distant but close, and music that is disjointed and
harmonious, something is wrong his ears are attuning to it and his eyes go
wide. He whispers. |
Posted by: B Sep 23 2004, 09:10 PM |
As he watches everyone dance, B thinks
to himself, "Curse the Mad God and his interminable little game. We
are not his playthings." |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 09:12 PM |
*On his way out, he stops to tell B
something* |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 09:13 PM |
Loranna smiles at Nelacar. "Come
back soon," she says. |
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 23 2004, 09:14 PM |
The second stanza begins: |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 09:15 PM |
"Nelacar...Loranna..." Arynel
whispers suspiciously. "I'll have to keep an eye on those two. I hope
they're not connected with HIM." |
Posted by: Aki Sep 23 2004, 09:18 PM |
Reichi listened to the strange song,
its verses were very very odd, esspecially as it sounded as if sung by
children. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 09:23 PM |
As the line dance goes on, Darius finds
that the music from outside manages to work its way into his hearing ... |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 09:24 PM |
"Oh no, it is HIM, it must be
HIM!" Arynel moaned, his trembling finger reaching toward his pocket.
"Why must HE sing, why must HE jest?" |
Posted by: B Sep 23 2004, 09:27 PM |
B finds Darius. "I regret to
inform you that I cannot stay any longer. As you know, tomorrow is Tales and
Tallows, the 3rd of Hearth Fire. But today is a much more sacred day for me.
Today, I must perform the Rites of Moawita. It is part of my duty and is
necessary to empower the salutary spirits and debilitate the unclean ones.
Perhaps my efforts will help all of you tonight. However, I make no
promises." |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 09:31 PM |
" ... Thanks ..." Darius says
to B, relieved that the line dance was ending as it now meant he could start
drinking his brandy ... |
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 23 2004, 09:32 PM |
The third stanza is quieter, as the
throng seems to have moved farther away into the woods: |
Posted by: Ash_Sage825 Sep 23 2004, 09:35 PM |
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep
23 2004, 09:23 PM) Seeing Mavendas return, Loranna
frowns, and she walks over to him. ""Sir, no offense, but
aren't you hitting those bottles a little hard?" she asks, her
expression concerned.
|
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 09:37 PM |
Arynel grabs a pint of ail, he had
never been a drinker before, but if this would make HIS song go away... |
Posted by: Aki Sep 23 2004, 09:38 PM |
"Heh..what a odd song...wonder
what'll happen next?The Spear of Bitter mercy fly through a
window?"Reichi mumbles. |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 09:40 PM |
*Returns looking much more relaxed* |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 09:43 PM |
Loranna frowns. "Silly people; after
the Wabbajack and the Mad Platter you'd think a simple song would be easy to
handle ..." she mutters under her breath. |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 09:43 PM |
Arynel looks at Nelacar suspiciously. |
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 23 2004, 09:46 PM |
The chorus continues faintly: |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 09:47 PM |
I'm all for the dancing. Now what would
you like to drink? |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 09:48 PM |
"There it is again...the children,
but what are they talking about? I wonder if Ami's hearing the same
thing?" |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 09:49 PM |
"Oh good." Arynel said
hearing the song continue. "It must not be Nelacar after all...oh good,
it's HIM, how can this possibly be good?!" |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 09:51 PM |
"I'll have some of the Nordic
Mead, if I may," Loranna answers with a small smile. "I'm feeling
an urge to get back in touch with my roots - and to do a somewhat more robust
dance than usual ..." |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 10:06 PM |
*Stands up, stopping at the last part
of that request* |
Posted by: Celezar Sep 23 2004, 10:06 PM |
*places his bag of trinkets safely into
his purse* |
Posted by: Tedders Sep 23 2004, 10:08 PM |
QUOTE(Sheogorath @
Sep 23 2004, 09:42 PM) More heliopause Morihatha, many men
had to buy her
|
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 10:11 PM |
*Blue bolts strike the odd guy sticking
his head in to make funny comments * |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 10:18 PM |
*One qucikly hurries to a Sitting Room
with Ami close behind him...Nordic Mead still in hand* |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 10:18 PM |
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep
23 2004, 10:21 PM) Darius continues to try calming
guests down, and heads toward Arynel. "Ah, there you are my good
man! I was wondering if perhaps you'd like to strike up an air for us
..."
|
Posted by: Celezar Sep 23 2004, 10:19 PM |
*Celezar cups his hands around his
mouth and silently whispers a incantantion, slowly he holds out the palm of
his right hand and a glowing orb is hovering above it. With his fingers
Celezar shapes the illusion into a ghostly mirror of his own face and strikes
up a conversasion with it* |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 10:21 PM |
Arynel eyes Celezar as he picks out a
jumpy tune on his lute. |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 10:22 PM |
Sorry to have to get up again, but I
think it would be best if I were to go put Darius's suspicions to rest by
helping to alleviate some fears in the other guests. You don't mind, do you? |
Posted by: Aki Sep 23 2004, 10:22 PM |
Reichi watched the Bosmer conjure up a
mirror image of himself and converse with it.Thats odd....hmm..i wonder? |
Posted by: Chex Sep 23 2004, 10:22 PM |
*Brushing softly past the hall's main
doors, Maji enters. Her blue eyes are dazed, and she wears the same robe as
before; minus half of a left sleeve. Her path takes her to Darius, and she
slows only to carefully whisper in his ear...* |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 10:25 PM |
Darius tries hard not to look at
Celezar, instead motioning for servants to discretely watch the man ... |
Posted by: Celezar Sep 23 2004, 10:26 PM |
*perks his ears up* |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 10:26 PM |
"Hey, wasn't there supposed to be
a horseshoe championship sometime tonight?" Arynel exclaims as he strums
his lute. |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 10:28 PM |
Very well. |
Posted by: Celezar Sep 23 2004, 10:41 PM |
*The old Bosmer quickly shakes the illusion
out of existence* |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 10:41 PM |
Allerleirauh strolled slowly through
the streets, taking her time arriving. She rather liked the song. Although
surely none of it was news to anyone. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 10:46 PM |
Darius looks up at Nelacar, privately
wishing Altmers weren't so duecedly tall. "Um, some help is always
good," he says in a polite, though slightly reserved, tone. "What
were you thinking, Master Nelacar?" |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 10:48 PM |
"There I'm done...now what?" |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 10:52 PM |
"Ah, Loranna! How goes the night
so far?" |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 10:54 PM |
Arynel continued strumming his lute.
Unfortunatly, the quests were still uneasy. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 10:56 PM |
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @
Sep 23 2004, 11:02 PM) "Ah, Loranna! How goes the night
so far?"
|
Posted by: El_Ahrairah Sep 23 2004, 11:01 PM |
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Sep
23 2004, 11:04 PM) Arynel continued strumming his
lute. Unfortunatly, the quests were still uneasy.
|
Posted by: Aki Sep 23 2004, 11:01 PM |
"I think its that they think the
song was sung by the mad god himself."Reichi said walking over toward
Loranna."Having a daedric god attend your party isn't a everyday
occurance ya know?" |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 11:04 PM |
QUOTE(Aki @ Sep 23
2004, 11:11 PM) "I think its that they think the
song was sung by the mad god himself."Reichi said walking over toward
Loranna."Having a daedric god attend your party isn't a everyday
occurance ya know?"
|
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 11:06 PM |
"Let us forget that song."
Arynel says, strumming on his lute. "Let us take up a new song, a joyous
song, and let us dance!" |
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 23 2004, 11:06 PM |
The doors of the Hall crash open with a
surprising suddeness. Attrebus stumbles through the doors, his once fine
armour tarnished and smeared with mud. A gasp rises from a few people
standing in the Hall when they see his face; large wrinkles and a greyish
streaks through his hair make him appear much older than he should be. But
how is that possible? Attrebus makes his way towards the nearest chair and
half collapses into it. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 11:08 PM |
QUOTE(Attrebus @ Sep
23 2004, 11:16 PM) The doors of the Hall crash open with
a surprising suddeness. Attrebus stumbles through the doors, his once fine
armour tarnished and smeared with mud. A gasp rises from a few people
standing in the Hall when they see his face; large wrinkles and a greyish
streaks through his hair make him appear much older than he should be. But
how is that possible? Attrebus makes his way towards the nearest chair and
half collapses into it.
|
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 11:09 PM |
At hearing Attrebus's words, Arynel
drops his lute. |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 11:09 PM |
Allie shook her head, with a funny
little smile. "El Ahrairah, you had to go and say the name, didn't you.
It's like tapping him on the shoulder." |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 11:11 PM |
Allerleirauh made up her mind that
Nelacar wasn't going to touch Attrebus if she could help it. |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 11:18 PM |
*One and Ami had just left the room
when the Guard Attrebus reappears after last nights antics...they make their
way past him heading towards the doors* |
Posted by: Aki Sep 23 2004, 11:18 PM |
Reichi tried to unscramble the words of
the Gaurd."The singing... calling to people... older and older...
crushed by a machine... Magister Dagdom... Born on Tales And Tallows... Died
On Tales And Tallows... Reborn Every Tales And Tallows....what does all that
mean?" |
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 23 2004, 11:20 PM |
"I will be fine soon enough - the
effects are only temporary." Not only was his face starting to look
younger again, he was regaining his breath. "We must prepare! Don't you
see who Magister Dagdom is?" |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 11:20 PM |
"Hmmm..." Arynel muttered.
"Well, if I had to guess, I'd say we'd better have are eyes open come
tales and tallows. Things could get, well, interesting." |
Posted by: Aki Sep 23 2004, 11:22 PM |
"Dagdom..dagdom...moddag....no...gadmod..hm..Mad...god?" |
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 23 2004, 11:23 PM |
"Not Mehrunes Dagon... Dagdom is
an annagram of Mad God!" |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 11:23 PM |
Loranna sighs. "Yes yes, Dagdom,
Mad God. Vested Wonder would be more flattering ..." she mutters under
her breath ... |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 11:24 PM |
"Dear heart," Allie said
gently, "I see the anagram well enough. But you haven't said why
Magister Anybody should concern us here." |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 11:25 PM |
"Who's Master Dagdom?...by the
way...what is your real name?" |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 11:25 PM |
"Oh good, I was wrong." Arynel
let out a breath. "Wait, what am I saying? Mad One! Oh no, this is
terrible, that means we haven't seen the last of HIM." |
Posted by: Aki Sep 23 2004, 11:27 PM |
"Somehow i think Mehrunes would be
worse than The Mad one...well....kinda..." |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 11:27 PM |
It appears he's already been helped,
Darius. Otherwise, I'd be drawing upon all my knowledge to help him. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 11:27 PM |
QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Sep
23 2004, 11:35 PM) "Oh good, I was
wrong." Arynel let out a breath. "Wait, what am I
saying? Mad One! Oh no, this is terrible, that means we haven't seen
the last of HIM."
|
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 11:29 PM |
Allie noticed the look on Loranna's
face. This ball was very important to her. What was at stake? |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 11:30 PM |
"I know some healing spells, if
they're of any help." Arynel says. |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 11:42 PM |
*Wanders into the center of the
ballroom* |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 11:44 PM |
Slowly, Loranna stops trembling ... |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 11:44 PM |
"Yes, this is a ball after
all." Arynel says after hearing Nelacar's words. |
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 23 2004, 11:49 PM |
Attrebus stands. "Thank you all
for your assistance." |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 11:53 PM |
That's old news... |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 11:57 PM |
*One and Ami finally arrive outside and
deliver the potion to a very confused Genjii* |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 11:58 PM |
Am I correct in assuming you're
accusing this innocent lass? That's so very fitting of a gentleman, Attrebus.
And so what if it's Tales and Tallows tomorrow? If we're as doomed as all of
you seem to think, and I do not think this is the case, then why dwell on it?
You seem convinced that, no matter what happens, we're doomed. And that's all
the more reason to live what you think are the last hours of your life to the
fullest, correct? |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 11:59 PM |
QUOTE(Attrebus @ Sep
23 2004, 11:59 PM) Attrebus stands. "Thank you all
for your assistance."
|
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 11:59 PM |
"Strange that the one who brought
us Wabbajack the forthnight would take the presence of the mad one with such
a lighthearted fashion." |
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 24 2004, 12:04 AM |
Attrebus turns towards Nelacar.
"And how exactly is a Daedra Prince - especially the Mad One - coming
here such a small thing to you, my good Sir? Do you think I don't notice you
and Loranna together, whispering? I do not know why you both want the Mad God
here, but speak now or I shall have you removed!" |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 24 2004, 12:06 AM |
Arynel gasps at Attrebus's words:
"Perhaps I was right after all." |
Posted by: phenopticon Sep 24 2004, 12:11 AM |
A bit flushed, Seridius manages to slip
his way back to the ball, nearly two days later than he'd left to take the
sleeping man home. A smile spread across his lips, remembering his rather
pleasant distraction. A breton woman with lovely blonde hair and wondrous
rouged lips. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 12:17 AM |
Loranna's eyes widen and a most
unladylike expression crosses her face. |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 24 2004, 12:20 AM |
*Glares at Attrebus* |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 12:21 AM |
Allerleirauh looked at Loranna's face,
pale and dreadful. She seemed to be struggling with some unknown emotion,
deeper than mere anger. |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 12:21 AM |
Chiaro wanders back in the main hall,
unable to find anything suspicious as she wandered the corridors. |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 24 2004, 12:22 AM |
"Who is your master then,
Nelacar?" Arynel asks. "Xerxes perhaps, the mad one, who?" |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 24 2004, 12:22 AM |
*One and Ami reenter the Ball to what
seems like a fight about to ensue...they make their way back towards the
drink table and watch as things unfold* |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 24 2004, 12:26 AM |
Hm. It appears that you'll suffer
mortal wrath as well. My own obviously, and Loranna's, too. And several of
the Dirennis. And undoubtably a radical band of racists you may have heard
of. |
Posted by: phenopticon Sep 24 2004, 12:27 AM |
"Here here!" The smirk
returned, "Quite magnificent." He sipped the brandy, hoping the
party will once more become a party, though ignorant to all that has
transpired. |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 24 2004, 12:27 AM |
"Three dieties, you say." The
Breton asks, trying to appear calm and collected. "Which three, tell me
more?" |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 24 2004, 12:29 AM |
"What is he babbling about Master
One?" Ami questions |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 12:30 AM |
Chiaro steps up to Allie, touching her
arm to get her attention before quietly whispering. |
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 24 2004, 12:31 AM |
"Do NOT push your luck Loranna! If
you are a pawn in this game of Sheogorath's, it doesn't excuse you. And don't
accuse ME of ruining the ball - you are the one that brings the Mad
one!" |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 24 2004, 12:32 AM |
"His words seem angry Master"
she explained |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 12:33 AM |
Allerleirauh whispered something to
Chiaro. |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 24 2004, 12:34 AM |
|
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 24 2004, 12:35 AM |
You are a hopeless fool, Attrebus.
Trying so desperately to wrap your hands around a game of amusement between
two Princes. You know of Sheogorath. |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 24 2004, 12:37 AM |
Arynel watches, waiting for Attrebus's
reply. |
Posted by: phenopticon Sep 24 2004, 12:38 AM |
"Well, isn't this a sight? Such
barbaric actions in the heart of the civilized world." Taking another
sip of the brandy, "It's almost poetic." |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 12:43 AM |
QUOTE(Attrebus @ Sep
24 2004, 12:41 AM) "Do NOT push your luck Loranna!
If you are a pawn in this game of Sheogorath's, it doesn't excuse you. And
don't accuse ME of ruining the ball - you are the one that brings the Mad
one!"
|
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 24 2004, 12:44 AM |
"I will not have Daedra Princes
playing a potentially destructive game in this city! The other sounds like
Clavicus Vile's fun, or perhaps Azura. Sheogorath and Azura have been feuding
for some time..." |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 12:46 AM |
Allie glanced briefly at Chiaro, then
shrugged, as if to say, having gone thus far... |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 24 2004, 12:46 AM |
"So we've been reduced to
waiting." Arynel whispers. "Like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered,
like a prisoner waiting to be freed. I cannot bare it...perhaps we will all
go mad in the meantime." |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 24 2004, 12:47 AM |
Then wait you will, and no destruction
towards the city of Cyrodiil, nor any bodily harm, nor any form of criminal
enterprising, shall come from the meddling of these two forces. As forced
representative of Sheogorath, I hereby declare it so. Now, if you'll excuse
me, I have to fix the mess you've just made. |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 12:48 AM |
Chiaro stood stunned, amazed by what
she'd just seen and bearing in mind what Allie had previously whispered. |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 24 2004, 12:49 AM |
*One and Ami stand perplexed as too
what has just occured* |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 24 2004, 12:49 AM |
"I cannot bare this any
longer." Arynel exclaims. "I must give myself a chance to
reccuperate." |
Posted by: phenopticon Sep 24 2004, 12:52 AM |
Moving closer to Darius, Seridius pats
him on the shoulder, "Exquisite ball, I must say, Milord." Smiling
slightly, "After this I'm certain you'll be the talk of Cyrodil City for
quite some time and soon be famous for throwing the most grand themed
parties in all of the Empire." |
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 24 2004, 12:53 AM |
"For the love of..." Attrebus
chases after Loranna. She wasn't going to avoid him that easily! |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 12:55 AM |
Watching the room empty, as people go
chasing after Loranna, Chiaro begins to despair of ever making sense of this.
|
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 12:57 AM |
Darius somehow manages to consume
brandy without drinking it from a bottle, proving himself to be a true lush. |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 24 2004, 12:58 AM |
*The effects of the earlier consumed
alcohol begin to take affect...even while they both swig the last of their
drinks* |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 01:02 AM |
Allerleirauh turned, without breaking
stride, and stared at Attrebus. |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 01:03 AM |
Overhearing Allie's comment to
Attrebus, Chiaro started chuckling. |
Posted by: phenopticon Sep 24 2004, 01:08 AM |
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep
24 2004, 01:07 AM) Darius somehow manages to consume
brandy without drinking it from a bottle, proving himself to be a true lush.
|
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 01:10 AM |
QUOTE(phenopticon @
Sep 24 2004, 01:18 AM) "Oh yes I'm sure, it must've
been a pain to plan it all." Yet another sip of the brandy. "Any
other events planned? I'm simply dying to see what else you have in
store."
|
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 24 2004, 01:10 AM |
*Attrebus reaches the doors after
Loranna. Checking the streets reveals no sign of Loranna or Nelacar. The
guard resigns himself to the fact that they won't be found for now and
returns to the hall.* |
Posted by: phenopticon Sep 24 2004, 01:16 AM |
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep
24 2004, 01:20 AM) " ... Would you like to do a
little exhibition match for the feast tomorrow with him? He's quite
handy with a claymore," Darius grins, ordering servants about to clean
up the mess ...
|
Posted by: One87xe Sep 24 2004, 01:17 AM |
*One and the entourage remain on the
stairs watching as chaos semi unfolds in front of them...but One's mind is
elsewhere...most notably on the Inn that could be their Doom* |
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 24 2004, 01:19 AM |
The servants whisper in the corridors,
watching their masters and mistresses comings and goings: |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 01:27 AM |
Darius smiles. "I'll make the
arrangements," he says jovially, as Harg grins ... |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 01:28 AM |
Allerleirauh found Loranna on the
bridge beside the river. Nelacar had reached her first. She wanted a word
with Loranna, but not with him there. |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 01:30 AM |
Chiaro steps up beside Allie.
"What's with this fog?" |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 01:33 AM |
Allerleirauh put a warning finger to
her lips, and listened. |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 24 2004, 01:42 AM |
*Sits down beside Loranna* |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 01:44 AM |
QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep
24 2004, 01:52 AM) *Sits down beside Loranna*
|
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 24 2004, 01:47 AM |
*Kisses Loranna* |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 01:48 AM |
Allerleirauh stepped into the light
from the streetlamp, wondering if she felt more comforted by the presence of
Chiaro beside her or worried that now there were two people who needed to get
back safely. |
Posted by: phenopticon Sep 24 2004, 01:51 AM |
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep
24 2004, 01:37 AM) Darius smiles. "I'll make
the arrangements," he says jovially, as Harg grins ...
|
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 01:54 AM |
Harg raises his eyebrows as a Bosmer
lady comes and asks him for a dance. " ... The second wench to ask this?
The Fist of Harg is truly amazed ..." |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 01:58 AM |
Allerleirauh felt suddenly, deeply
sorry for her. What was she getting out of this? Not nearly enough. |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 02:02 AM |
Chiaro watched the play of emotions on
Allie's face before it settled into a mask of cautious inquiry. |
Posted by: phenopticon Sep 24 2004, 02:08 AM |
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep
24 2004, 02:04 AM) Harg raises his eyebrows as a Bosmer
lady comes and asks him for a dance. " ... The second wench to ask
this? The Fist of Harg is truly amazed ..."
|
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 02:12 AM |
Harg grins. "The Fist of Harg,"
he says, "shall show you some Nordic dancing!" |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 24 2004, 02:15 AM |
Oh my. Tales and Tallows is tomorrow,
and I haven't a single weapon... |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 02:19 AM |
"Did you go wrong?" Chiaro
asked gently. "Or did you just move a tad bit too soon. Attrebus is a
good man. Go easy on him. He was just trying to find answers in a very tricky
situation." |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 02:20 AM |
"My Lady is never wrong,"
Allie said, and bowed again, glad of the court training of her youth. |
Posted by: phenopticon Sep 24 2004, 02:21 AM |
QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep
24 2004, 02:22 AM) Harg grins. "The Fist of
Harg," he says, "shall show you some Nordic dancing!"
|
Posted by: One87xe Sep 24 2004, 02:26 AM |
*One and his entourage continue walking
towards the Serpent in Talon Inn...even though a thick fog has risen from the
Nibenay and seems to consume every inch of the street before them, making the
full moons of Jone and Jobe unseen* |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 02:31 AM |
Loranna-Azura
gives a short, almost barking laugh. "Of course not," she says, her
expression self deprecating. "The flower was in the box after all, was
it not? ... And almost, Daughter; not quite, but almost ..." |
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004,
02:33 AM |
Oh,
and I had a bet with Sheogorath that I ended up winning, so I decided to ask
him for a date; he can be very romantic when he tries ..." |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004,
02:40 AM |
Chiaro
exchanged bemused glances with Allie before looking questioningly at
Azura/Loranna. "Romantic? That's not exactly how I would have described
HIM." |
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004,
02:47 AM |
Still not
trusting herself to speak, Allie glanced at Loranna, awaiting her reaction. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 02:47 AM |
Loranna-Azura gives Allerleirauh a lazy
grin, almost looking like the fearsome Azura of old ... but not quite. |
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004,
02:51 AM |
"That's
settled, then!" Allie said, trying not to feel too much as if she were
setting sail merrily into the realm of Sheogoroth. "In the meantime, let's go back to
the party! There must be people wondering what happened to us." |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 03:06 AM |
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @
Sep 24 2004, 03:01 AM) "That's settled,
then!" Allie said, trying not to feel too much as if she were
setting sail merrily into the realm of Sheogoroth. "In the meantime,
let's go back to the party! There must be people wondering what
happened to us."
|
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 03:09 AM |
"I think they were more interested
in tearing Nelacar. And yes, Attrebus is like that." |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 03:12 AM |
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @
Sep 24 2004, 03:19 AM) "I
think they were more interested in tearing Nelacar. And yes, Attrebus is like
that."
|
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 03:15 AM |
"Yes?" |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 03:19 AM |
QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep
24 2004, 03:25 AM) "Yes?"
|
Posted by: phenopticon Sep 24 2004, 03:24 AM |
"... So then they expell me for
merely trying to turn a profit!" Seridius confesses to a hapless serving
girl he happened to have snagged into a conversation. |
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 24 2004, 03:40 AM |
Attrebus sees Loranna, Allerleirauh and
Chiaroscuro reenter the Hall. Loranna has a slighlty different look about her
- something that Attrebus has seen before... in Azura. "So I had guessed
correctly." Attrebus mused. He just had to ask... |
Posted by: B Sep 24 2004, 06:18 AM |
The duration of B’s spell has expired.
The guests who were once cast in shadow are no longer veiled from
Sheogorath’s eyes. |
Posted by: Carnajo Sep 24 2004, 07:14 AM |
Carnajo keeps sipping his brandy,
enjoying the fact that powerful forces are at work around him and that he
still yet may have some small role to play. |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 11:27 AM |
(ooc: Not really, although it's easier
to get involved with the main plot if you hang out in the chat, since you can
talk to other people about what they're planning on posting next.) |
Posted by: FireMaster Sep 24 2004, 11:50 AM |
*reenters the ballroom via the kitchen,
again without notice* |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 24 2004, 01:13 PM |
A light breeze rustles Arynel's hair as
the Breton stands by the river bank. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out
an equisite ring. It's polished surface reflects the morning light as he
holds it up. |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 24 2004, 02:09 PM |
*-4:37 am, Serpent in Talon Inn- One
and company find theirselves gearing up back in their room...the sounds of
Khajiiti debauchery fill the air, theres also various smells of intoxicants
and the Sugar...Ryx had earlier scouted out the Inn with the help of One's
Concealment spell, apparently the trouble One had yesterday morning with the
Khajiiti has caused them to come out in force, and it appears that they've taken
over this part of the City...Imperial Guards are no where to be seen so its
quickly determined that help isn't coming...Ryx had noted several key points
she had relayed to the others...apparently the earlier wounded Khajiit
'Sinchel' had a brother named Ka'Ton, who's the biggest crime boss this side
of the Velothi, she had also observed Khajiiti of various creeds, and gave a
rather insightful look at where the two Imperials and the Breton who earlier
occupied the Inn had gone, locked in a store room downstairs...One determines
that leaving them to die would be unjust and completely unfair as the
Imperial owner had not even asked for payment for the earlier caused
damages..."Damn Khajiiti dont how to act civilized" he had
said...as everyone makes their final preparations two Khajiiti are standing
guard at the door to One's room...and so it begins* |
Posted by:
RavingRiddler Sep 24 2004, 02:35 PM |
Lives hang in the balance, |
Posted by: Celezar Sep 24 2004, 02:52 PM |
*slowly opens his eyes* |
Posted by:
RavingRiddler Sep 24 2004, 03:03 PM |
The One who knows sits in the corner
holding his head. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 03:09 PM |
And I'm here again - almost |
Posted by:
RavingRiddler Sep 24 2004, 03:15 PM |
The One who knows sees Wisdom leave the
hall. |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 04:42 PM |
Ordinarily Allerleirauh greeted the
morning cheerfully. Her idea of a perfect morning was crisp cool air, cold
water splashed on her face, the song of small birds, and feeling her breath
roar in her chest as she swung her sword, frost crunching beneath her feet.
But this was Cyrodiil, warm and so humid that her bedsheets were soggy. All
the sounds were unfamiliar. She had a headache, and her heart seemed to be
trying to squirm out of her chest. She nursed herself to wakefulness with a
healing potion. These long nights were taking their toll. |
Posted by: Ash_Sage825 Sep 24 2004, 05:24 PM |
Mavendas enters the dance hall,
stumbling and holding his head. Sober but with a fierce hang-over from the
night, before. He mumbles to himself, cursing sometimes, but at himself. He
wanders over to the refreshment table, grabs a glass and pulls out a couple
of alchemical ingredients he takes a bottle of flin and and pours a minor
amount into the glass, then adds the ingredients to the mix. He downs the
goblet, his face contorts with disgust as the concoction goes down his
throat. He then goes into the side room and pulls out a copy of The
Alchemists Formulary Ext. and begins reading on softening hangovers. |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 24 2004, 05:30 PM |
Arynel steps into the manner. He looks
exhausted, yet relieved; as if a great weight had been taken from him, but
with it, his strengthe. He stumbles into a sideroom to gather his strength
and collect his thoughts. |
Posted by:
RavingRiddler Sep 24 2004, 05:31 PM |
The whimpering in the corner, lessens,
then lessens, softer, softer, til the one who knows drifts to sleep. In his
corner. Alone, unseen, unknown. |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 05:46 PM |
Downstairs, the common room of the Inn
was full of people - Allerleirauh blotted out the wailing and shouting and
argument as best she could for several minutes before she began to listen.
Apparently the child of the cook was missing, along with his playmate. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 05:51 PM |
Early Morning |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 24 2004, 06:32 PM |
*Midday The Remains of the Serpent in
Talon Inn* |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 24 2004, 06:32 PM |
*At an abandoned but well-kept manor a
few blocks from Darius's, Nelacar looks through a closet full of exquisite
robes* |
Posted by: FireMaster Sep 24 2004, 06:37 PM |
*returns to the Inn, seeing the
destruction* |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 06:39 PM |
Chiaro smiles at the cook with the lost
child, sure that there are things the woman doesn't want to know about the
calm she feels. |
Posted by: One87xe Sep 24 2004, 06:47 PM |
QUOTE(FireMaster @
Sep 24 2004, 03:47 PM) *returns to the Inn, seeing the
destruction*
|
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 06:47 PM |
Allerleirauh smiled the smile she had
perfected for dealing with craftsmen, halfway between wheedling and menace. |
Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 24 2004, 06:50 PM |
It is a beautiful morning, not a cloud
in the sky. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 06:51 PM |
Loranna-Azura
turns green eyes toward the tailor, her expression mildly curious, as though
she were wondering how he might taste with butter and hackle-ho leaf. |
Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 24 2004, 06:54 PM |
Arynel appears from a sideroom, he is
refreshed, and a spark of vitility glimers in his eyes. Behind his peace
gaze, though, he is firm, he is ready... |
Posted by: FireMaster Sep 24 2004, 06:56 PM |
*listens politely to One* |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 07:02 PM |
Allerleirauh was happy that her own
gown was already laid out waiting for her back at the Inn. She turned a
critical eye on Loranna. Blonde hair... she pictured it coiled beautifully
about Loranna's head. Eyes blue, well, blue and sometimes green. Green then. |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 07:08 PM |
As Allerleirauh looks over
Loranna-Azura, she can see a faintly bemused, though still fond, look in her
eyes, which waver on going back to green. |
Posted by: Nelacar Sep 24 2004, 07:08 PM |
Oops! I forgot about the golden torc
and silver laurel from Master. |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 07:16 PM |
The tailor stop, wringing his hands
together as the women looked through his wares. He could have sworn the look
her received earlier from the blond one was almost predatory. |
Posted by: Love_From_Above Sep 24 2004, 07:25 PM |
The night before... |
Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 07:29 PM |
Humming to herself, Allerleirauh set to
work. |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 07:36 PM |
Watching the silver-haired woman
working on the gown for the golden-haired one, the tailor gave a deep sigh of
relief. Short-lived however, as the Redguard woman whose gown he was measuring
and cutting was watching closely....very closely. |
Posted by: FireMaster Sep 24 2004, 07:37 PM |
*Erenius finds another inn, closer to
Darius' manor oddly enough* |
Posted by: Loranna Sep 24 2004, 07:37 PM |
Loranna-Azura
reflects on the oddity of being waited on in this fashion, and by a mortal
she regarded as one of her favored ones ... even if sometimes they hadn't
exactly seen eye to eye ... |
Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 24 2004, 07:45 PM |
With her fingers running through his
hair, the question startles the tailer enough that he jerks back slightly,
feeling the prick of a few strands parting company with his head. |
Posted by:
Allerleirauh Sep 24 2004, 07:56 PM |
There was
a magic in this place. Or maybe the magic was in the gold-jacketed needle the
tailor had given her. Or perhaps it was Azura, or the heaviness of the air
outside. Her fingers flashed faster than her conscious will. Had hours
passed, or only moments? |
Posted by: Attrebus Sep 24 2004, 07:56 PM |
Closed and
continued here: |
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