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Posted by: Loranna Jan 24 2005, 12:37 PM

Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.

Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:

This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!

'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.

So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear about what cannot be done without permission:

1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although most people realize they can't harm another person's character without permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing, saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the player involved.

2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations), political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.

Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel #Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.

For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look http://sekkairc.freewebpage.org/.

Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing them.

Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.

Thank you, and have fun!

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This RP is a direct continuation from the Evening/Morning Star Parade RP; if you were in that RP, then you are wherever you left off there.

New players are still welcome, of course.

We enter a new RP thread, with new challenges and new wonders; enjoy

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Summary for Loranna:

Loranna is currently resting at Jazbet's estate, recovering from her abortion and planning what to do with her life now that she is free of Azura.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 24 2005, 12:46 PM

ooc summary:

Allerleirauh dallied with Jazbet and Loranna after her walk through Jazbet's estate; she's making plans to visit the families of Dres Gaor and Dres Wyrloc. She also wants to see to it that his estate is made more secure, and that the people there are turned into something resembling a disciplined fighting force with similar goals.

Doll is in the library of Jazbet's estate, looking for magic books and planning to disturb Solin for magic lessons. She also read an intesting scroll about the travails of someone named Setzer.

Tris hasn't been seen since his arrival at the estate. He and Ciel seem to be keeping a low profile. After he asked Arynel for help in recovering his abilities as a Void Ranger, Arynel took him through the Void to Solunastra. He was unable to return on his own; however, Leseth, the monstrous black Orc who severed his foot, brought him back in time to make the boat trip. It remains to be seen what his relations with Leseth will be like now.

Mirea is spying.

Dragon and Skein remain at Solunastra.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jan 24 2005, 02:36 PM

Summary:

Dagoth is... doing things after spending some time with Loranna. He is also a tad bit worried about the Azurites finding them, but otherwise nothing much.

Posted by: w0nders Jan 24 2005, 03:04 PM

Summary-

Dante, last seen on the beach...building stuff out of sand.

Illidan, basically doing the same thing as Dante.

Posted by: Shardie Jan 24 2005, 03:11 PM

Summary
I shall start with a bio of my character... since it has been a while since I have played...

Name: Maranda
Age 26
Race Breton
Class Conjuror
Items of significance
Daedric Robe of Cleanliness - A powerful robe that is brilliant against Magic attacks, it has the strange ability to suck up dirt
The Ring of the Shadow Mind - This mythical ring can block ones mind from telapathy. It can also be used to summon a Flame Monarch once per day
White-Gold Sword - This sword is a mystery, who created it was a mystrery, what it is made of is a mystery, it gains its name from the strange white-gold colour of the blade... If it was to be classed, it would be a Katana... there is no enchantment on this blade

Story so far...
Maranda at a young age could be considered a child prodegy in her native home in the Kingdom of Daggarfall, gifted with the art of Magic, she threw herself into study. However, she became interested in the darker side of Magic, and begain to serve the Daedra... how she came to worship Meridia is a complete mystery. She was punished, however, for failing an important mission from her mistress, and went into a deep depression, wandering all over Bretony for three years... this is where, by chance, she came across Loranna, the incarnate of Azura.

Once more, Meridia saw a use in her, and ordered Maranda to place a signet ring apon one of the taverns patrons, who promptly attacked Loranna with the Daedric Scorage. However, this plan failed, and Meridia took up host in Maranda's body for the time being...

She once more ran into Loranna on her way to Morrowind, but under the direct control of Meridia, she had no control over herself. Traveling on the so-called Trail of Frozen Tears, Maranda managed to pick up the Moon Riever Sword, and the Ring of the Shadow Mind from Meridia in the city of Solitude, before urgently being forced to head for Blacklight, where she obtained the Curiass of the Saviours hide... and employed the services of three inderviduals, Daidez, the Dunmer Assassin, "He-who-hunts-elves" the Argonian Thief, and Shardie, the Redguard Crusader.

They made thier way to Gniss, where they made a deal with a certian individual to get a name... however, they were betrayed by that indervidual, and had to flee to Vivec, where, once more, the temple threw thier weight behind Azura's incarnate, and blacklisted them... Daidez went off to Assassinate this indervidual that betrayed them, while the others retreated to Ebonheart, where Maranda decided to talk to Loranna in Suran.

However, in Suran, she was betrayed by Shardie once more, who handed the Moon Riever Sword to Loranna's party, whilst Loranna's guards attacked her. Fleeing once more to Ebonheart, she was charged by Meridia to hunt down, and kill Shardie. Maranda left her Argonian Servent with the Curiass, while she made her way to Narsis, where Shardie was heading.
However, "he-who-hunts-elves" was slain, and the curiass taken. Maranda met Shardie in Narsis, and killed her, whilst renouncing her faith in Meridia. It was true, the only person she ever killed was her best friend... She left for Cydoriil to make a new start, when she encountered, in the Imperial City, a Red Robed indervidual... 'All Events are preceded by Prophecy, but without a hero, there is no event" Maranda is currently searching for the identity of this strange red robed man, he seems to have somthing to do with Shardie, and why she betrayed her...

Name - Flamey
Age - Unknown
Race - Flame Monarch
Class - Unknown
Items of significance - none

Flamey, the Flame Monarch is the being ritually tied to the Ring of the Shadow Mind. He can be summoned once a day, and is rather intelegent by Flame Monarch Standards.

Name - Red Robed Nord
Age - Old
Race - Nord
Class - Unknown

A strange man, somehow related to why Shardie stole the Moon Riever from Maranda. every thing about him is a mystery. He could be working for the Lunar Cult, or as a part of the court of Solitude, but this is just specualtion. Maranda is currently searching for him to find out how he knew Shardie

Posted by: Two-Tails Jan 24 2005, 03:42 PM

OOC sumery:

Two-Tails went crazy after he was nearly klled by winged twilighs at what was suposed to be the trial. He managed to survive, but not without charing his left arm to the bone. He is curently stalking the main party, looking for the lich, who he thinks can help him regain his sanity....

Posted by: Arynel Jan 24 2005, 04:11 PM

OOC: The Breton Arynel is currently on the beach near the mangroves by Jazbet's estate.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 24 2005, 05:13 PM

Summary

Setzer is a rogue gambler playboy type who showed up after the adventures had slowed down, very recently. His past is dark, and is still a mystery. He seems to have a lot of money and is not afraid to spend it. Having come in boredom, he now feels invested in the cause. He is leaving the library at Jazbet's having read some heart-wrenching history.

~Setzer

Posted by: proweler Jan 24 2005, 05:36 PM

Proweler the scamp.
After making a bargain whit a librarian. Proweler has spend years in the imperial library doing the mans ultimate research on the N'roc Diputus, a corn eating beetle. The conclusion was that they are tasty and best eaten when squeezed first. That for filled the bargain and ruined the librarian's future career. Proweler was free to roam the world.

Spending years near the vicinity of books, his intelligence got limping above the scamps's average. Being intelligent for scamp, people assumed Proweler was rich. Supposed rich people never have much trouble getting around.

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Prowler was sitting in a village inn, unaware of his location. Drinking beer whit the idea that when he kept asking for more they wouldn't ask him to pay. The lady's looked rather handsome, he'd hope they heard the legend that speaking scamps are rich.

The inn was a rather shoddy building, the kind that comes whit the farmer villages. Maybe some adventurer would come by for a drink and company, maybe he could convince them that one of their rings summoned them and hang on for a while. Assist in quest and get a fair share of the bounty, that sort of thing he'd read about. All you had to do was make a stupid mistake and let yourselves be saved by the character that was obviously a lot more intelligent.

Posted by: SEKKA Jan 24 2005, 06:18 PM

"Mead! where is the Mead!" Yelled the Sekka at the bar. The innkeeper yelled back "I told you we dont serve that nordic mudwater here!, when are you going to pay me for all those drinks you have bought!" Sekka grabbed the girl cleaning the tables and kissed her, then said "nope shees still ugly...give us some more mead!" The girl sceamed "DADDY!" and the innkeeper pulled a rather large club out from under the bar, Sekka rubbed a ring on his finger, hoping it was the right one, the ring turned him slightly invisible and a scamp jumped out from behind a table..."never seen it happen that way before...o well..." a few minutes later Sekka and the scamp were running away, being followed by the barmids father....and nine brothers...and a rather large boyfriend...

Posted by: proweler Jan 24 2005, 06:53 PM

"So, now we are running together what is your name?"
"Arn't you supposed to stay behind and fight for your life"
"Me? Are you mad! look at those man, average farmers redneck, that sort of thing"
"yes...we understand...but we summoned you...HOLD THEM OFF!"
"So?"
"So you are supposed to protect us?"
"Well, you got to run faster then, I could bite your ankle if that would help. taking of those boots would help too"
"no these...these boots are very important to us...cant leave them behind....we just summoned you..why don't you go away??"
"So, now we are running together what is your name?"
"Why don't you go away"
"That's what I'm wondering about, guess this is your lucky day. You have a permanently bound scamp. Mind you not an ordinary scamp, an intelligent one"
"We get called Sekka...Sequa...Sekka...Sequa....Shut up both of you...what do they call you?"
"Nice to meet you Sekka, Proweler is the name. Call me Scamp if you like, no other scamps around"

Posted by: SEKKA Jan 24 2005, 07:00 PM

Sekka and the Scamp dove behind a rock and watched the large group of farmers run past...."whew that was waaaaaay to close...yyour such and idiot....your the dumb one....why did we run we should have fought....11 men??...shut up...this scamp seems rather nice...its a SCAMP KILL IT...no we summond it...shut up!"

"ummm sir, what exactly are we doing now?"

"well....uhhhh....we are gonna go find something to eat, that sounds good..."

Posted by: proweler Jan 24 2005, 07:20 PM

While hiding the thought dawned on Proweler that this might not be the hero from the books he was looking for. This one seemed to lack... Well lack a lot of things. "Maybe this is one of those anti-hero's, I've read a book about that sort of thing" Proweler mused. "Got to work whit the tools you got"

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 24 2005, 10:06 PM

Update:

Jazbet, Khajiit knight of House Dres, is the hosting the remnants of the cult of Loranna/Azura at his estate on the coast of mainland Morrowind. He lost his eyes at the coming of Azura in Vivec, but is gradually learning to get along without them, with the help of his precongitive visions. He is also trying to catch up with his estates finances, a slow process since his seneschal Kallen must read the copious accounting books to him aloud. (Don't worry I'm not RPing this tedious process)

Kallen is a 17-year-old Dunmer, peasant-born but a prodigy with numbers and organization. Despite his youth, he is Jazbet's right hand man at the running of the estate.

Razbiah is a stout, middle-aged Dunmer woman, in charge of the house itself, organizing the servants and (unfortunately) supervising the meals, which she thinks are most healthful when they're as bland as possible. Think of her as your favorite aunt: friendly and easy-going, but there are rules ...

The centerpiece of the estate is a thirty-six room castle, filled with many parlors and libraries, a central tower which is Jazbet's living quarters, and -- though no one has discovered it yet -- a dungeon beneath (which is currently used for storage, though the keep itself is ancient and may contain many secrets). It is perched atop a beautiful bay which is safe for swimming and fishing, shielded from the sea by a chain of mangrove trees.

Beyond the castle are fields of saltrice and wilderness. The people who work the fields are peasants, not slaves, as Jazbet was a former slave himself.

Several small villages are in the fifty mile zone of Jazbet's domain. The largest of which is Ald Raathim, only a few miles down the road, which has several shops, an excellent tavern (for those of who who grow tired of Razbiah's cuisine), and port with regular boat services to Vvardenfell and Mournhold.

Whew. Enough of Fodor's guide ...

Out of the area, Elysana, the Queen of Wayrest, is on her boat, heading for Wayrest. She has twenty of her best soldiers with her, and a playwright named Baloth-Kul who she is considering sponsoring. The rest of her army, hundreds of men, are waiting in Sheogorad for more ships to come.

Bosriel, the little dark-haired girl with hungry red eyes, the Void Vampire, is in Ebonheart, watching Lliryth, Helseth's mystic, examine a mysterious Dwemeri/Altmeri artifact.

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 12:22 AM

Summary like object...

http://www.imagehosting.us/imagehosting/showimg.jpg/?id=171246, meanwhile, is still on the beach. Having fallen asleep. He found the sand, sun, and surf comfy. He however, no longer has his netch armor. That having been messed up at the Coming of Azura in vivec, then finished off in his battle with Tarenen.
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Reichi awoke, mumbled in coherantly, and sat up. He checked himself for all his things, someone could have took his stuff while he was sleeping. His hand went first to his throat, the collar was still there, he was still wearing his robe, he could still feel his Daedric Shortsword and the Dagger of Senses in his robe.

Then he remebered one thing he had almost forgotten. He took out the grand soul gem. In it contained the soul of some fiend that had assualted the group in Suran. The essence swirled through the magnificently carved gem.

"Heh, i really gotta find a use for this thing," he mumbled before pocketing it. He stood and reached in the robe, Grasping the Dagger of Senses.

The moment he did, his senses expanded rapidly, the feeling was exhilirating. He removed his hand once he had ascertained that there was nothing around that posed a threat.

Reichi headed off towards the estate.

Posted by: El_Ahrairah Jan 25 2005, 12:37 AM

Synopsis for Latius Maltne:

An Imperial born man, Maltne earned the respect of the Dunmer through mercenary service. He joined the ranks of Buoyant Armigers, and advanced to become a leader of the order. In response to recent events in Morrowind, the antiquated archcanon ordered him to protect Loranna at Ghostgate. He helped to keep her alive until Azura called forth her uprising. Mostly, the Armigers remained loyal to Vivec and not Azura, so they will continue to combat the Azurites. Captain Maltne chose to remain with Loranna's party, because it's in his interest that Sen-Yedda be born a healthy baby. He represents an almost extinct religion and a defunct ideal, but he has the right to shrug the weight. It's not his fault.

(OOC:) Latius has become a really secondary, unimportant character. I will keep roleplaying him, but I might discontinue it all later.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 12:51 AM

Ebonheart, Morrowind

Lliryth put down the ancient manuscript. It did not seem possible. As he passed his subordinates in the halls, they saw on his face something the icy professional mystic never showed: amazement. The Altmer even seemed to grin -- a peculiar working of unused facial muscles -- a little at his discovery.

'Where is the King?' Lliryth asked one of the royal guard, once again the consummate professional. 'I need to speak to him immediately.'

Posted by: Attrebus Jan 25 2005, 01:20 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 09:11 AM)

A guard found Helseth in his chambers and informed the King that Lliryth wanted to see him. Helseth followed the guard to Lliryth after making sure the artifact was secure.

"You wanted to see me Lliryth?" asked the King.

Posted by: stratigo Jan 25 2005, 02:03 AM

Ragner turned to Zaldaar, "You sure your ready to go back, you took a beating."

Zaldaar smiled, "If I could rest, I would. But this is too important."

"Well I'm hanging around. I can tell I'm going to need to pull you out of the fire a few more times."

"You wish." Zaldaar laughed.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 02:10 AM

QUOTE(Attrebus @ Jan 24 2005, 07:10 PM)

"You wanted to see me Lliryth?" asked the King.

‘Your Majesty, the artifact you have been given …’ The mystic swallowed and began again. ‘Your Majesty, when the great Kagrenac forged the tools to tap the heart of Lorkhan, he had a model in mind. An artifact that was fabled even in his own time, capable of safely siphoning the pure energy, the magicka of the worlds beyond ours. Unable to locate this famous device, the Eidolon, he created his own imperfect variations.

What you have here in Ebonheart, the gift you’ve been given, is The Eidolon.’

Posted by: Attrebus Jan 25 2005, 02:28 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 10:30 AM)

"Impressive indeed. Now the question becomes, could it and should it be used to stop this new cult? You say that it will safely syphon energy, however, in my experience, there are always risks.

"Excellent job Lliryth. Keep finding out as much as you can about this Eidolon, including how to activate it as well as any possible risks." Helseth thought for a few moments before returning to his chambers, leaving Lliryth to his work.

Posted by: Master of Nas Jan 25 2005, 02:58 AM

Well since this will be the first TES RP thread i join i guess i should make a bio for my character.

Name: Jean
Age: 17
Race: Nord
Class: Barbarian
From: Skall Village.

Items of interest: His leather chain mail: Jean's armor is custom fitted leather armor with chain links sewn into it, to provide much of the armor rating of chain mail, but providing a medium weight armor piece that allows almost a complete range of movement. He owns a silver sword with the visage of a wolf carved into the pommel stone.

Bio: Jean was on the path to becoming one of the great skall warriors when he went out on a hunt. A few days out he got lost in the mortag glacier region, the former home of Hircine, the daedric prince of the hunt. One night, during a terrible blizard, he stumbled upon a cave. He stayed there for the night, and the next morning found that he was snowed in, and couldn’t leave through the way he came. As he went deeper into the cave, he found that the entire area was honeycombed with ice caves. He fought and killed the few Grahl that were in the cave, and he lived off their meat.
One night, at least he thought it was night he couldn’t really tell, he chanced upon some sort of wolf creature, that immediately attacked him. The fight lasted only briefly, he did not know it at the time but the creature he killed was a werewolf and the silver sword had weakened it severely. he also didn’t relise that the bites he had received transmitted Sanis Lupis ((ooc: I’m pretty sure that is the diseases name)) later that night he found another cave entrance that had been sheltered by a group of tall trees. When he left it, he found himself near the imperial colony of raven rock. He stayed there while he suffered a fever, but on the third day when he woke up, the village was in ruins and many lay dead. He was hauled away for no explanation to Fort frostmoth and thrown in jail. Later they transported him on a ship to Khull, and later to ebonheart to be executed. But while on the ship, he transformed again, but this time remained in control of his mind. He hid, afraid of what he had become, and suffered through the night. When the dawn came he was exhausted and starving. That afternoon they reached Khull and he was taken off the ship. But he managed to escape when the moon arose again, and he hid in the nearby wilderness.

Posted by: Arynel Jan 25 2005, 03:16 AM

Sitting on the beach, Arynel wove his arms and summoned up a lute. The Breton smiled, and began to play a bouncy tune:

Way down on mainland Morrowind
Lives a cat who calls Dres his kin
Out past the cove where the magroves are
You'll find an estate out by the shore
But if you want a time for revelry
Head up north to the isle of devilry
Up there where the Mountain looms
And ashen faces preach of doom
Turn your back for but a moment
And you'll find they're not but hornets

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 03:19 AM

QUOTE(Master of Nas @ Jan 24 2005, 08:48 PM)

But he managed to escape when the moon arose again, and he hid in the nearby wilderness.

Somewhere in the Wilderness of Vvardenfell

Three robed Figures approach Jean, one of them lowers their hood, Revealing a Redgaurd male, his long hair worn in a dreadlock style.

"Ey..monz, whatchu be doing in da woodz ey, don't ya dats the worse thang ya can do? People who hide in da wildz often git keeled," he said. One of the others snicked, the shortest one. The other hooded and robed figure didn't move.

Posted by: Master of Nas Jan 25 2005, 03:27 AM

The shadows prevented them from seeing Jean's form. The moon was just over head, and Jean wasn't in the shape to answer, at least not coherently. Their snickers were met with a howl, and then a growl of feral rage. As Jean turned and his robe ripped off, they saw a red glint in the were wolf's eyes. Either from madness or the moon, they couldn't tell.

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 03:42 AM

"Ah, Tohe, he bey da Solstheim Kind! I told yous!" The Redgaurd said, nudging the shortest robed figure, who's hood fell off and revealed the Breton boy. Five claw-like slashes crossed his face, his brown hair hung to his shoulders, and his brown eyes turned towards the other figure.

The third robed figure removed it's robe, revealing a large White Werewolf.
However, it wasn't Reichi. Its eyes were a light blue, like that of a wolf pup's, it's white fur was marred by patches of black fur, esspecially one on the muzzle. However, the bigest difference was that it was a female.

"Git 'em Eya!" Tohe said. The Werewolf, Eya, leapt for Jean. Trying to struggle him to the ground and pin him there.

Posted by: Master of Nas Jan 25 2005, 03:44 AM

Jean fell to the ground with her and then launched her off him with his feet. in the same motion he had jumped back up into a defensive position, ready to fight.

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 03:47 AM

The Redguard nor Tohe had been idle, both had disappeared from view. Several Paralyze spells shot out at jean from behind trees. While Eya jumped for him again. Once again trying to pin him.

Posted by: Master of Nas Jan 25 2005, 03:55 AM

Jean managed to dodge most of the spells, but one still managed to hit his left leg, it went completely numb. He landed and stumbled to the ground.

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 04:00 AM

Eya placed a knee on the leg that was still in working condition, then pinned Jean's hands down with her own.

"She got 'im." The Redgaurd yelled to Tohe. The Breton nodded, and cast other spell, just to be sure.

"Told ya we shoulda came in day, at least he could have TALKED then," the Breton said to the Redgaurd.

"How waz i suspostah know 'e was a Solztheim kind like Eya?" The Redgaurd responded.

"Well, now we got to wait till day."

"Fokk."

Posted by: Master of Nas Jan 25 2005, 04:02 AM

Jean still understood some of what they were saying, and catching the gist of it he stopped struggling.

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 04:10 AM

"He stopped strugglin'," Tohe anouced. Eya gazed him a look that seemed to say "Duh". The Redgaurd snickered at Tohe, then looked to Jean. "Shame we don't got one 'o dem rings like Reichi 'as," he said.

Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jan 25 2005, 04:17 AM

EBONHART

Issa Yojimbo, the half-dunmer-half-imperial treasure hunter is sitting in a bar in Ebonhart. His last adventure showed him that times were changing in Tamriel.

Most importantly, his sword, the blade marked with ever-changing glyphs, the weapon that is tied directly to the Elder Scrolls themselves, the blade that can change prophecy, is missing.

Issa Yojimbo, weaponless and in shock, reflects on all that had happened. He knew that he was a differant man than he was a few short months ago. He knew he had to be stronger.

SADRITH MORA

"Why am I even here?"

Felix Felices, a tall Knight of the Imperial Order dressed in elegant flowing robes, with an enourmous sword strapped to his back, walked down the street of the Telvanni city toward the Legion Garrison.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 04:24 AM

Back at Jazbet's estate, Loranna was nowhere to be seen. Or at least, Setzer couldn't find her. Resolved that he would fight for her cause, he knew he would have to bet back into shape.

Carefully he removed each of his rings, earrings, and other jewels. http://eyesonff.com/ff6/images/characters/setzersd-tn.gif. Then he set out from the castle, and began to jog around the fields. As he passed various people, a few seemed to want to talk. Finally, after an hour of sprints and jogs, he went over to them to speak.

"My name's Setzer. What can I do ya for?"

~Setzer

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 04:30 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 10:14 PM)

Morrowind Mainland, Jazbet's Estate

Reichi looked at the man. Who had introduced himself as Setzer. "Eh? I don't think you can do anything for me..." he said. "Oh, im Reichi Sari, pleased ta meet ya," Reichi extended his hand, on it Setzer could clearly see a silver looking ring, with a Wolf's head carved on it.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 04:39 AM

Morrowind Mainland, Jazbet's Estate

A bell was rung from the kitchen.

'There ain't enough room for everyone to sit down at once,' said Razbiah to the other servants. 'Just feed 'em whenever and wherever they show up.'

Jazbet's housekeeper and her staff had put together quite a feast. Boiled meat, boiled vegetables, and it was hard to tell which was which. Everything was the same warm, wet, soft texture, and just about the same shade of beige.

The wine, by contrast, was excellent.

Posted by: Master of Nas Jan 25 2005, 04:41 AM

OOC: i feel way out of my league

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 04:46 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jan 24 2005, 09:20 PM)

"Well well well, my my my," chuckled Setzer. "That is a nice ring. what do you say we put a little wager on it? I don't know, maybe blackjack? That is my game of choice."

~Setzer

Posted by: Master of Nas Jan 25 2005, 04:48 AM

((ooc: anyone mind if i use the same character here that i'm using in shadows of the telvanni or should i make a new character?))

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 04:49 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 24 2005, 10:29 PM)

After helping to make Jazbet speechless and blushing, Loranna had given serious thought to heading off to bed.

When the dinner bell rang, though, she decided she could use at least something to eat first, and then maybe chat with people for a spell, before calling it a day.

Loranna heads for the dining area, smiling; she manages nott o bat an eyelash at the vittles, and accepts her meal gratefully.

The wine, though, made up for it, and soon she was nibbling away industrially at her plate.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 04:50 AM

Tris emerged from his room at the smell of food. He had shaved, which he hadn't done on the ship, of course, and bathed. And he felt - well. Pretty perfect, all things considered, except for his foot, and it wasn't there so it would just have to stop whining.

He wondered what drugs existed for pain that wasn't real.

He smiled at a passing servant. "I'm foraging; can you tell me the way to the food?"

The food turned out to be no great treat. The wine, however, was lovely. He took a glass and retreated to a place by the fire. Where Khajiit met Dunmer - the embroidered floor cushion. Very nice.

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 04:52 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 06:36 PM)

"Well well well, my my my," chuckled Setzer. "That is a nice ring. what do you say we put a little wager on it? I don't know, maybe blackjack? That is my game of choice."

~Setzer

"A wager you say, how about a game of darts or dice?" Teleran said walking over to Reichi and turned to Setzer. "Sorry, we haven't been introduced. I am called Teleran. What's your wager by the way?"

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 04:55 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 10:36 PM)

"Well well well, my my my," chuckled Setzer. "That is a nice ring. what do you say we put a little wager on it? I don't know, maybe blackjack? That is my game of choice."

~Setzer

Reichi, having not gotten the hand shake, retracted his hand. "Nah, its uh..a family heirloom. I don't plan on risking it. Helps me sleep better at night." Reichi said, a slight grin apparent on his face.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 04:57 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 24 2005, 10:40 PM)

Loranna manages to finish her meal with only one glass of wine to wash it down, and after a moment's thought she asks for a second, intending to nurse it and be sociable.

Walking to the fireplace, she raises her glas to Tris, smiling. "Hello there; behold, your chin has returned. How you doing?"

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 04:58 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 24 2005, 09:42 PM)

"A wager you say, how about a game of darts or dice?" Teleran said walking over to Reichi and turned to Setzer. "Sorry, we haven't been introduced. I am called Teleran. What's your wager by the way?"

QUOTE(Aki @ Jan 24 2005, 09:45 PM)

"No wager, I guess." said Setzer, his curiosity piqued. "But Teleran, you say you want a game of dice? Speak no more, there is no greater darts player in all of Morrowind than Setzer. We shall play a game...but that is the dinner bell. We will play after."

Together, Setzer, Reichi, and Teleran went off to dinner to meet with the others.

~Setzer

Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jan 25 2005, 05:00 AM

Issa walked down the road in Suran, twirling and juggling his new Steel Katana. He focused his magicka on it as before, but aside from a faint glow, nothing happened. He missed a beat, caught the blade with his hand, and deeply cut his palm.

"GAHHHhh....", Issa shouted. He missed the lightness and form of his old blade. He could no longer cast the spells of power that he could before, neither could he travel through the Void. He never felt so powerless.

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 05:05 AM

At Dinner the first thing Reichi went for was the meats. Finding those not to his liking he went for the fruits and vegatables, when those weren't particularly tastey either he stayed with the wine. He rather liked the wine.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 05:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 24 2005, 09:47 PM)

"That would be telling," Tris said, with a lazy smile, moving over to make room for her. "I've been better, but not in this lifetime."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 05:15 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 24 2005, 10:58 PM)

"That would be telling," Tris said, with a lazy smile, moving over to make room for her. "I've been better, but not in this lifetime."

Loranna sits down, giving Tris a grin. "No need to tell," she says, sighing. " ... And I think that applies to me too; I haven't felt this good since forever."

She takes a very tiny sip of the wine. " ... We may want to head down to the village later, maybe check out the tavern," she suggests. "I'm feeling slightly nostalgic ... as is my palette, as you may or may not guess."

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 05:17 AM

Dinnertime; Setzer had lots of wine - it was one of the best bottles he'd had since the Mournhold 1054 he'd won off of Soscean at the Winged Guar.

"Hey there, Loranna," he mumbled unfocused. "You're looking fine tonight. And might I add that is a great dress. Well, well, now, look at those stars. Aren't they romantic? Look, I can see shapes in the stars!"

He wandered off, woozy.

~Setzer

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 05:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 24 2005, 10:05 PM)

"I have salt and pepper in my pack," Tris said. "I'm going to try slipping it in the food when the cook's not looking. I wonder if she's territorial, or if she'll let Allie cook? That woman can cook, I'll say that for her."

He slid down into a more comfortable position. "Ciel and I should probably lay low for a while. Dice games, that sort of thing. But I admit, I'd like to explore."

Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jan 25 2005, 05:20 AM

Issa, destitute and depressed, is lounging in the House of Earthly Delights. He sleeps on a couch, away from the "romantic acts" happening in the other room.

He sleeps deeply.

With the door locked.

Late into the night, disaster strikes.

Issa Yojimbo's next adventure begins...

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 07:07 PM)

"Setzer! You still haven't played me in that game of darts! Now quit hitting on the hostess and get over here. You get first throw." Teleran yelled from across the room. 'The meats are lacking, whatever happened to that horse on the boat. Now that would be a good meal.'

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 05:24 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 24 2005, 11:11 PM)

'The meats are lacking, whatever happened to that horse on the boat. Now that would be a good meal.'

That sentence brought Reichi's memory of the first time he had gotten involved with Loranna. The Hearthfire Ball. He had a horse back then.
Accidently ate it though. Blamed it on Wolves, not entirely untrue of course.

Reichi smirked and continued drinking wine.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 05:25 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 11:07 PM)

" ... Why thank you," Loranna says, raising her eyebrows as she looks down at her shirt and skirt. "The stars are lovely tonight ..."

As Setzer wanders off, Loranna mutters " ... Hmm ..."

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 24 2005, 11:09 PM)

" ... I hope not; we're gonna need to convince people not to hit the wine so hard," Loranna says to Tris with a small grin.

"Allie can cook, yes; I plan on taking notes if she'll let me," Loranna adds. "And I feel like exploring too; I've had enough sitting around having people cart me places to last me a lifetime. But lying low is a good idea too."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 05:26 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 24 2005, 11:09 PM)

‘Lord Jazbet had a lady friend who came to Daruhn who tried to put a little pepper in the food,’ one of the maids, an Argonian female with emerald-colored scales, whispered to them, giggling. ‘Razbiah threw everything away, including the food that hadn’t been ‘poisoned’ by the pepper. So, be careful.’

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 05:29 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 24 2005, 10:11 PM)

He stumbled over to the dartboard, and placed his wager with Teleran. "You can have...all my jewelry," he slurred.

They played for some time. Setzer was so drunk he could hardly see the target, let alone hit the bullseye. Before too long, he had given up all of his jewelry to Teleran.

He smiled "Although that hurt my pride, that was a good game...:

~Setzer

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 05:31 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 24 2005, 11:16 PM)

" ... Oh dear," Loranna says to the maid. "So much for a simple, easy solution ..."

She grins. " ... Well, the food isn't all that bad, really - just kind of bland. But still ... you know."

Loranna wonders if a wild and crazy plan to pepper the food is called for.

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 24 2005, 11:11 PM)

Hearing this, Loranna calls over "He who touches that horse goes into the pot, dear."

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 05:37 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 07:19 PM)

Teleran was amazed that Setzer had managed to lose his sobriety so quickly. He slipped some of the more obnoxiously large baubles into Setzer's coat, but kept a few of the more interesting jewels. He ate his fill of the dishes served, despite his earlier belly-aching. He pulled a diamond encrusted ring out of his winnings and wondered if there were enough diamonds for an invisibility potion.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 05:37 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 24 2005, 11:21 PM)

" ... Oh dear," Loranna says to the maid. "So much for a simple, easy solution ..."

She grins. " ... Well, the food isn't all that bad, really - just kind of bland. But still ... you know."

'What's funny,' the Argonian whispered. 'It actually has all kinds of spices and herbs in it from the garden, and Razbiah is somehow able to boil all of the flavor out of them while keeping their medicinal value. And it is very good for you. None of us are ever sick.'

The maid giggled, shrugged, and continued on, cleaning the room.

Posted by: Master of Nas Jan 25 2005, 05:37 AM

Vren made his way through the room in no particular direction. As he made his way through the crowd his hands were constantly busy, 'finding' things and putting them in his pouches. He snatched a glass of wine, drank it, and then the glass mysteriously dissapeared. He may have been absent minded, but he was still good. NOt one single person relized there purses, or rings, or dining utensils were missing for a while. In Fact vren didn't even notice his hands doing all the 'finding'.

as he walked his hands noticed a ring engraved to look like a wolf on someones finger. His hands almost seemed to pull the rest of Vren over to it. The wood elf, of course, was completely oblivious to what his hands were doing as they went for the ring.

Suddenly the wearer grabbed the wood elf's hand. Vren looked up.
"Excuse me, but you seem to have taken my hand, may i have it back?"

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 05:40 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 24 2005, 11:27 PM)

Loranna whispers back "I see; that's good to know, thank you. See you later."

Loranna keeps an eye on the people playing darts for now; she hopes people keep their wits about them tonight.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 05:41 AM

The doors of the banquet hall were thrown open, and in walked a graceful woman of bewitching beauty. All those in the room who might have ever found a woman attractive fastened their eyes on her and stared. She was wearing an unparalleled black dress, a gorgeous piece with no straps and a flowing train that merged with her flowing black hair.

She seemed to have a purpose in being there.

~Setzer

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 05:42 AM

QUOTE(Master of Nas @ Jan 24 2005, 11:27 PM)

Suddenly the wearer grabbed the wood elf's hand. Vren looked up.
"Excuse me, but you seem to have taken my hand, may i have it back?"

Reichi grinned. "If you had taken that ring, you might have lost you hand permanatly, along with a few other body parts...keep your hands to yourself," he said. Reichi let go of the Wood Elf's hand.

He was distracted by the new woman momentarily.

Posted by: Master of Nas Jan 25 2005, 05:42 AM

"Me, take your ring? Why no sir i would never try something like that." THe wood elf said innocently, as his hand imediatly went back towards the ring.

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 05:44 AM

QUOTE(Master of Nas @ Jan 24 2005, 11:32 PM)

"Me, take your ring? Why no sir i would never try something like that." THe wood elf said innocently, as his hand imediatly went back towards the ring.

Reichi smacked the hand away. "Do i have to show you why its important?" he said, it wasn't meant as a question, actually it was meant as a threat.
Though, he did have a hunger for something better than the bland cooking here.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 05:46 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 11:31 PM)

Loranna looks over, noting the new woman come in. Her eyebrows raise a bit and she takes a sip of her wine to cover her expression.

... She's very pretty, Loranna thinks to herself with some admiration. ... Though striking as she is she doesn't quite have Allie's presence. Then again, who does?

Loranna raises her glass to the newcomer. "Hail and well met, friend; who do we have the pleasure of meeting?"

Posted by: Master of Nas Jan 25 2005, 05:46 AM

Vren looked at his hands and said, "Oh, did they try to steal it? I'm sorry, my hands are very greedy." he slaps his hands "Bad hands. There, i'm sorry good sir, i hope they don't do it again." Vren walked away, and his chastised hands stayed at his side, until another person walked by, and they couldn't help but 'borrow' the person's purse.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 05:50 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 24 2005, 10:36 PM)

She smiled, ever so gently. "My name is of no significance," she whispered. "I have a reason to be here."

As everyone in the room assumed she was looking for the ex-Incarnate, the woman turned to Loranna directly and asked "Who are you?"

~Setzer

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 05:52 AM

Reichi took the ring and placed it on his Collar, then folded his arms over his chest smugly. Lets see him get it now...wait...oh sh- Reichi thought, then realized his mistake. He turned away from everyone and quickly struggled to remove the ring as white hair began growing on his arms and face, he managed to remove it and place it back on his finger before it got too far however. The hair receeded quickly, back its normal state.

Moron!

Posted by: Two-Tails Jan 25 2005, 05:54 AM

Two-Tails sat against a tree near the beach, he wasn't sure why he felt compeled to fallow these people, he just was. The memories still haunted him though, he was an assasin, a murder for higher. Was that who he really was? could it be who he really was? He could only hope the lich that the voices in his head were telling him to follow could help.....

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 05:57 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 11:40 PM)

... And she's rather direct ... Loranna thinks.

There were no other Nords with blond hair, blue eyes, ashen skin, and silver tearstreaks under their eyes; lying about her identity or trying to use the "My name doesn't matter" line were pointless gestures. Loranna goes with simple, unadorned language, rising to face the woman with a polite nod.

"I'm Loranna; Loranna Pyrel."

Hope this doesn't mean the party's going to get rough, she thinks.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 05:58 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 24 2005, 10:47 PM)

The woman dropped her bombshell.

"Loranna...who?"

~Setzer

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 06:02 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 11:48 PM)

The woman dropped her bombshell.

"Loranna...who?"

~Setzer

Loranna blinks a bit. " ... Um, Pyrel; usually though I just go by Loranna."

... Um, this is a bit strange; I thought by now most people would have heard of me - then again who am I to complain that someone here doesn't know me by reputation yet? Loranna thinks.

" ... May we ask your purpose in being here, lady?" Loranna continues. "You look like you have come a fair ways to be under Lord Jazbet's roof now."

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 06:03 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 11:48 PM)

The woman dropped her bombshell.

"Loranna...who?"

~Setzer

Reichi's eyebrows raised so high they threatened to fly off his forehead.
"You don't know who she is!?" he asked shocked the woman didn't know who she was.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 06:05 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 24 2005, 10:52 PM)

She smiled in her mysterious way again. "That is none of your business, I am afraid. Who are you, after all? Some strange Nord woman. I'm afraid I don't answer to you. In fact I answer to nobody. I am here because I so desire it."

Across the room, Setzer was still in a drunk state. Entirely confused and out of place, he could swear she looked just like Celeste...

~Setzer

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 06:12 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 24 2005, 11:55 PM)

... Add blunt to direct, Loranna mentally notes, wondering how Tris is regarding this conversation.

"Of course you don't answer to me, lady; if I gave the impression I thought you did, I apologize," Loranna says, giving a quick bow. "I asked only out of curiosity and an attempt to make conversation."

She raises her glass of wine. "It is a pleasure to make your acquaintence in any event; may your stay here be pleasant and productive."

QUOTE(Aki @ Jan 24 2005, 11:53 PM)

Reichi's eyebrows raised so high they threatened to fly off his forehead.
"You don't know who she is!?" he asked shocked the woman didn't know who she was.

Loranna shoots Reichi a quick glance, shaking her head very slightly.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 06:16 AM

Setzer staggered slowly across the room. "Celeste?" He murmured dazed. "I thought you'd left me."

She frowned. "Who is this Celeste, I have no idea what youre talking about or who you are. Stay away, drunk." and then to Loranna "Why, who are you?"

~Setzer

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 06:20 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 25 2005, 12:06 AM)

Loranna blinks at the exchange between Setzer and the woman who he thinks is Celeste.

" ... Er, you have heard about the events in Skyrim and Morrowind in the past few months, yes lady?" Loranna asks, starting to get a strange feeling from this woman.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 06:22 AM

"Events? No, not at all. I knew not of any events. I've been out of touch with things for four years or so...there was an incident and I was so badly hurt I was thought to be dead. I only just recovered."

~Setzer

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 06:25 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 25 2005, 12:12 AM)

Reichi's eyebrows finally lowered. "Oh, so thats why," he mused aloud. "You couldn't possibly have known then."

Posted by: Shardie Jan 25 2005, 06:28 AM

Maranda in Cydoriil
The Hinterland, near Chorrol

The farmland ended near a spectacular forest, and within that forest, according to the townsfolk of Chorrol, some strange cult was based... a ruined Alyid Temple, apparently. Maranda hoped it was the cult she was after, the Lunar Cult of Shezzar. Slowly, she drew her white-gold sword, and entered the forest... carefully watching out for monsters. The townsfolk said that there were Minitors in the forest, Harpies, and even somthing they were too scared to mention, somthing they only called Billy...

However, Maranda was not afraid of Minitors, Harpies or even these mysterious "Billies" and slowly made her way into the forest, her Quest Compass showing her the direction the way to the ruined temple. A terrible screech was heard from above... Maranda turned and faced the fiend heading for her, a Harpy...

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 06:31 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 25 2005, 12:12 AM)

"I see ..." Loranna says, her expression showing concern. " ... Er, quite a bit has happened in recent years, I'm afraid."

... Lots more than really ought to be dumped on this woman's head right now, Loranna decides. She sounds like she's still rather out of it ... hmm ...

" ... You sound as though you've been traveling a fair ways to reach here," Loranna tells the woman. "I'm about to get a second helping, would you like to come and get some food as well? The food's a bit bland but the wine helps it go down easier."

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 06:33 AM

Setzer stumbled off to his room, and was asleep instantaneously.

The woman also chose not to speak with Loranna. She left the castle, apparently going to wherever she would be sleeping.

~Setzer

Posted by: Shardie Jan 25 2005, 06:40 AM

Maranda in Cydoriil

The Harpy screached, as its long claws struck at Maranda's unarmoured arm, diging in deep... this was unexpected, but Maranda took the pain, and swung her sword to strike the flying Fiend. The harpy flew back in an effort to dodge the blade, but not fast enough, as the sword hit the Harpys Talon... Screeching once more, it flew off in pain... but then again, Maranda was also in pain. She dropped her sword, and wraped her wound with an old rag to stop the bleeding... It worked, but the pain was still there... but she was used to pain, she just hoped that the smell of her blood would not atract any more fiends, or that the harpy would return with her friends... bearing the pain, Maranda carried on, deeper into the woods.

What vile fiend will our hero encounter next? Will she find the mysterious Red Robed Nord? Will the Lunar Cult actually be at the ruins? find out in the next installment of Maranda in Cydoriil

Posted by: Solin Jan 25 2005, 06:42 AM

Far from Lord Jazbet’s keep, in the northern reaches of Vvardenfell, a cold wind caressed the rocky fragmented isles that were the Sheogorad region. Dreary and overcast, grey was an apt term to describe the weather. The Sea of Ghosts hurled itself upon the shore countless times in what seemed like a futile attempt to overcome the land. Typically, this was the normal scene undisturbed save for the occasional rat or mudcrab that would shamble across the beach.

Things were not typical at current though. Tents dotted the shore, perched comfortably above the tide lines. Men and mer, both in and out of mail patrolled between them, sat gathered around several small fires waiting on food, and otherwise attended to the business of the armed camp.

Several men, all recently promoted, sat in council in a large pavilion that served as a command post of sorts. It was a luxurious tent, warm and well made; its former owner no longer needed it having suffered a blow that resulted in his somewhat recent death. Several guards were posted around the perimeter preventing any curious ear from over hearing the conversation within.

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 06:43 AM

Reichi shook his head, then went back to drinking.

Meanwhile, in Vvardenfell...

They had tied up Jean and subdued him with a sleep spell. Now all that was left to do was wait for dawn. Eya had gone off into the woods hutning, while Tohe and the Redgaurd gathered round the fire.

"We's gotz ta leave diz Island. All oblivion is breaking looze." The Redgaurd said.

"Your right Camassim. We should leave. Via Khuul in the morning."

"Where would we's go? We'd need out own ship. 'Specially wit Eya and dat guy?" The Redgaurd, Camassim, replied.

"The Mainland i suspose."

"Where in da mainland?"

"Wherever we land. We can't miss it...."

"True Dat."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 06:43 AM

Razbiah watched the woman from the kitchen, smiling, 'Beautiful women. You can never predict whether they're going to be rude or stupid, but it's always one or the other ... And in rare cases like this, both ...'

She returned to the kitchen. The larder would need to be replenished. They were eating everything she was feeding them, bless their hearts.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 06:49 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 12:33 AM)

Loranna watches as the strange woman declines getting any food in favor of getting rest, and reflects that there might have been some wisdom in that decision.

Having said she was going to get seconds herself, Loranna feels obligated to actually do so; Razbiah did work hard to prepare this food even if she managed to cook all the flavor out. Still ... it was good for her, she had been told ...

Loranna makes her way back to get seconds. She may not be much of a Nord by upbringing but she had Nordic blood in her; she could handle a second helping of Razbiah's cooking.

Loranna smiles as she asks "Another helping please?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 06:53 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 12:39 AM)

Loranna smiles as she asks "Another helping please?"

Razbiah chuckled, very pleased, and dished up another plate for Loranna. 'Pardon my manners, Sera, but I was going over the larder, and I was wondering if you knew whether there would be more people coming and for how long? It helps me to plan things out.'

Posted by: Solin Jan 25 2005, 06:56 AM

Solin sat out on the sandy beach. The simulacrum was, as always, nearby. He had pestered a servant into wrapping up what foodstuffs he could and brought it out with him. He lounged, back against a rock, and enjoyed the view of the evening sea.

Posted by: Shardie Jan 25 2005, 06:57 AM

Maranda in Cydoriil

There was a small stream up ahead, and Maranda sat down close to it... She took of the bandage, and washed her wound. She heard a russle in the bushes behind her, she drew her sword, and turned to face any threat that was heading her way... nothing came out. She quickly filled her canteen with Water, and took a piece of bread from her pack, when a thunderball blasted out of the forest, straight at Maranda. The spell was absorbed into her robe, as Maranda turned to see three men running from the bushes, swords drawn, towards her. There were two nords, and a breton each with a red piece of cloth tied arount thier arms. She placed her hand on the ring of the Shadowmind, and whispered some words...

ROAR!!!!!

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 07:03 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 12:43 AM)

Loranna smiles, happy Razbiah seems pleased.

She says "No problem at all sera, but in all honesty I don't know. I think it's safe to say though that more people might show up; I'm afraid my infamy is still attracting people to me. As for how long ..."

Loranna pauses for a moment, thinking. " ... On that, I'd have to ask a few people."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 07:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 24 2005, 11:53 PM)

Allerleirauh interrupted her.

"Anyone else 'showing up' is going to be tied in knots, taken up to the top of the tower, and dropped from there, head first. I'm afraid this isn't one of your open parties anymore, Loranna. There are lives at stake here, the lives of people I care about."

She turned to Razbiah. "Can you tell me where Jazbet is? Obviously security is more urgent than I expected it to be."

Posted by: w0nders Jan 25 2005, 07:09 AM

Dante, now dressed in his full onsuite of armour, sat not too far off from the main group, eating rather slowly. Illidan however has found himself exploring the island, for reasons unknown.

Meanwhile, on a dark Island somewhere near Vvardenfell (spooky, no?)-

"You, failed to subdue him?" Asked a surprisingly tall Dunmer, his voice sounding deeper and raspier than the usual Dunmers'. "Yes, he managed to escape our reach..." Replied Brum, crouched down on one knee, staring at the floor, his hood was now back.

The tall Dunmer man sighed, "I will give you one, but one more chance to get this job complete, I would think it be rather simple, here, to make it even easier for you, take some of the cultists."

He made a small hand gesture and atleast a dozen figures stood up, all bearing tattoos similar to that of of the recently encountered characters, yet their tattoos were much simpler than that of Brum etc.

The aged Dunmer began walking into the closest room, each footstep cracking the material he walked on, the atmosphere around him rippling, making it very dense, he dissapeared out of sight with a "Don't fail me..."

"Okay, let's go, we have a general idea of where he was last heading, let's check it out." Stated Brum, making his way out of the door, Inzoliah, Merciander and the group of cultists not too far behind.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 07:12 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 12:53 AM)

Loranna pauses for a moment, thinking. " ... On that, I'd have to ask a few people."

'You're already trying to get my guests so leave after one day,' said Jazbet, stepping into the kitchen. He was wearing a suit of black, trimmed with midnight blue, as befitting the lord of a Dres manor house. The Khajiit also wore a new blindfold of black silk. 'You are the finest house mistress in the land, Razbiah, but this place could use some etiquette lessons.'

Razbiah slapped the master of the house with her wooden spoon, and he grinned, and tasted it.

'Definitely needs pepper,' Razbet said.

'Pepper,' groused the Dunmer, returning to her larder. 'That's why men don't like as long as mer. Too much pepper.'

Jazbet turned to (roughly the direction of) Loranna and Allerleirauh: 'Hello.'

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 07:16 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 01:02 AM)

Loranna gives Jazbet a small wave, holding her plate of seconds in her other hand. "Hello," she says, smiling at him, though her mind is more on what Allie just said.

... Well, she does have a point, Loranna admits.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 07:18 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 12:02 AM)

Allerleirauh smiled, and crossed the room to Jazbet. The smile did not reach her eyes, however.

"It's come to my attention that there are a few guests who were not invited," she said quietly. "Strange women who refuse to state their business; and a scamp. I shiver to think what will happen if anyone attempts an attack on this place; it's like a sieve. About time for a planning meeting, I think."

Posted by: Shardie Jan 25 2005, 07:21 AM

Maranda in Cydoriil

At the sight of the giant before them, the three cultists stopped and stared at the massive Flame Monarch that was Flamey
'Kill them all' She said quietly... 'this is your chance to make amends for your previous mistakes'
ROAR!!!! Flamey replied happily, as a massive fireball formed in his hands.
The Cultists, seeing this, turned to run, but it was too late, Flamey fired the fireball at the three cultists, the explosion hitting them directly. Maranda canceled the summon, and slowly walked up to the three charred corpses... the breton, it seemed, was still alive, but only just.

'Kill me' the Breton said in a dry voice
'Only after you answer some questions' Maranda said, her sword ready, 'Are you members of the Lunar Cult of Shezzar?'
'Yes...' croaked the Breton
'Very good. how would I get into thier headquarters?' Maranda asked
'The door is in a cave near the ruins' he said
'does it need a key to enter?'
'No, you must press... the bu... button by... the...' finished the Breton before falling dead. Maranda looked at her quest compas, which told her that she should head up the river. Sheathing her sword, she started up the river

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 07:22 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 01:08 AM)

'The castle wasn't originally built for comfort,' replied Jazbet, nodding. 'It is solidly constructed to withstand a siege. I believe long before your time, some of your ancestors tried to raze it without success ... But I agree. We can meet in my study for privacy.'

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 12:12 AM)

"Very good," Allerleirauh said, following him. She touched Tris's shoulder. "Get Ciel, wherever he is."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 07:31 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 01:17 AM)

"Very good," Allerleirauh said, following him. She touched Tris's shoulder. "Get Ciel, wherever he is."

Loranna follows behind Jazbet and Allie, having placed her second helpings down with a sad smile to Razbiah. " ... I think I'll have to have this later; sorry about that, sera," she says with a small bow.

Keep your mouth shut and your ears open at this Lor; it's time to start your learning and growing into an adult, she tells herself as she follows.

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 07:34 AM

Reichi followed the others towards the Study. He wondered if Allie was drunk. there wwere no scamps running about the estate. He hadn't smelled one. Even with the Dagger. Certainly someone would have made a ruckuss if a scamp was in the building.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 07:35 AM

Lord Dres Jazbet’s study was on the highest level of the tower, up a narrow stone stairwell. Its wide windows looked out to sea beyond the bay, and into the woods, as far as the lights of Ald Raathim in the west.

In between the windows, tapestries hung to keep out the chill on winter nights. A huge double-sided desk dominated the center of the room, with several smaller tables and chairs scattered throughout. The papers and ledgers were neatly organized by Kallen. The fireplace was already lit.

Posted by: w0nders Jan 25 2005, 07:42 AM

seeing everyone heading towards the study area, Dante assumed that something important was happening, so, followed them in.

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 07:42 AM

Teleran follows up to the study, bringing quite a collection of bottles with him. Hopping along in a line behind him.

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 07:43 AM

Aricyn had washed down the last bite of his meal with a grimace and a glass of wine, thanked Razbiah for a lovely meal, and then left the hall, the old wolf following behind.

The two returned some time later, Aricyn looking rather proud of himself with a dead wild boar slung over each shoulder.

"MEAT is serv... Where is everyone?" he said to the wolf.

"Gwuf."

Aricyn put the pigs where the cook was sure not to find them, and followed the stairs to Jazbet's office.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 07:46 AM

Kallen poured a glass of wine for each guest as they arrived in the office, while Jazbet took a seat behind his desk. As Kallen started to pour him a glass, the Khajiit waved him away.

'I should have my wits about me,' he smiled.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 07:48 AM

Still a bit out of himself, Setzer slipped into the office.

~Setzer

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 07:52 AM

'Would you like to begin the topic of discussion, Allerleirauh, since you suggested this meeting, or shall I?' asked Jazbet. There was little of the playful cat to him now. He was all business.

Posted by: Solin Jan 25 2005, 07:53 AM

Tris entered the study followed by Ciel. The knight scratched his chin absentmindedly, he was letting his beard return but still kept it trimmed back around his mouth and nose. He accepted a glass of wine but didn’t drink it yet. He waited quietly for the others to arrive, standing out of the way off to the side of the study.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 07:54 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 01:36 AM)

Loranna thanks Kallen, though she doesn't move to drink her wine just yet. She glances around Jazbet's study, but keeps her attention focused on the upcoming conversation.

She glances at Setzer, wondering what he knew of that strange woman who had brushed her off earlier.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 07:59 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 12:42 AM)

'Would you like to begin the topic of discussion, Allerleirauh, since you suggested this meeting, or shall I?' asked Jazbet. There was little of the playful cat to him now. He was all business.

"Thank you, Jazbet. One moment."

Allerleirauh turned to Doll. "Find Master Arynel, and tell Master Solin to get his nose out of a book and join us."

Doll disappeared down the stairs.

"Now," Allerleirauh said. "It's come to my attention that there have been new arrivals, since we came. People we don't know."

Allerleirauh nodded meaningfully at Setzer.

"Since all of us have the Azurites after our heads now, it's important that strangers be prevented from wandering in and out at will. I know you like to keep the tone of the place informal, Jazbet, but we're at war here. Wyrloc's attempt on Loranna's life proved that not all Azurites can be instantly identified by their eyes. I'm not familiar with the place, and what can be done to make it defensible. But something must be done, or we must move to a more secure location."

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 08:00 AM

Setzer ducked into the corner apologetically.

Still not accepted, I see...

~Setzer

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:02 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 01:49 AM)

"Since all of us have the Azurites after our heads now, it's important that strangers be prevented from wandering in and out at will. I know you like to keep the tone of the place informal, Jazbet, but we're at war here. Wyrloc's attempt on Loranna's life proved that not all Azurites can be instantly identified by their eyes. I'm not familiar with the place, and what can be done to make it defensible. But something must be done, or we must move to a more secure location."

'These are fair concerns,' Jazbet nodded. 'I suggested this place because I thought it secure. Large ships cannot enter the bay but risk being sunk in the mangrove. An enemy approaching from any direction would be seen from this tower. The walls, as I've said, are sturdy. What weak points do you see, besides, obviously, the lack of a serious attitude?'

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 08:05 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 24 2005, 11:49 PM)

"This place looks perfectly defensible to me," Aricyn said, "it just needs its doors locked.

"You're Lord over this land, Jazbet, correct? How many men can you muster? Regardless of whether or not we're safe here, the Azurites are near enough to be a threat to your estate and your villages. Your people should be armed."

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 08:07 AM

"No way to defend against winged twilights or anything else that flies. Things with wings seem to come to the beck and call of the Azurites." Teleran piped up, "There's too many people in the area, easy enough to infiltrate a domestic staff this large. Even without treachery, word will spread of a fair sized party here, including an Ashen-skinned Nord. If they know where we are...well we can't hold out forever."

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 08:09 AM

"What about the woman?"

All heads turned to look at Setzer.

"She walked in. She walked out. She came here for some reason. Why? What was it that brought her to this place? Truth is, we know nothing about her. She could be a spy for anyone of your enemies, and we wouldn't know it."

~Setzer

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:10 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Jan 25 2005, 01:55 AM)

"You're Lord over this land, Jazbet, correct? How many men can you muster? Regardless of whether or not we're safe here, the Azurites are near enough to be a threat to your estate and your villages. Your people should be armed."

Jazbet smiled, not altogether happily. 'You will laugh. No more than fifty. And they're largely peasants. We are surrounded by Dres territory, and my brother house men do not generally attack one another, so there has been no need of an army, only occasional guards to handle criminal matters. I would agree that that needs to change.'

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 08:10 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 25 2005, 01:57 AM)

Loranna frowns.

... Perhaps I shouldn't plan on staying here ... or, at least, come up with some good stories about me heading to the north or something ... she ponders.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 08:15 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Jan 25 2005, 12:55 AM)

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 25 2005, 12:57 AM)

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 25 2005, 12:59 AM)

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 01:00 AM)

"I'm not laughing, Jazbet," Allerleirauh said. "People should be able to live in peace. Pax Imperium, right? You've done well. Now we test the notion that people who have known happiness are willing to fight even harder to keep it. Your people should be armed, not to defend us, but to defend themselves. And we must at once make a survey to determine if any of them have strange blue eyes.

"Teleran, you have a point. Does anyone have any suggestions?

"Setzer, the woman was first in my mind. Do you know anything about her?

Posted by: Solin Jan 25 2005, 08:17 AM

Solin appeared in the study’s doorway. Doll had found him reflecting on Jazbet’s beach. The mer gave a slight bow as he entered. Retreating to a corner of the room, he remained silent as he listened to the ongoing discussion about the keep’s defense and security, bringing himself up to speed on their current topic.

Posted by: w0nders Jan 25 2005, 08:21 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 02:05 AM)

"Teleran, you have a point. Does anyone have any suggestions?

"Rocks" Muttered Dante, "Lots and lots of rocks, hopefully, that could atleast throw the bastards off guard long enough for the archers to shoot them."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 08:22 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 02:05 AM)

"Teleran, you have a point. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Loranna speaks up.

" ... I don't know much about defending against winged beasts," she says, "but since the Azurites want me dead as much as any of us and since I am so distinctive, perhaps I ought not to be here, to draw attention to us all."

... Or at least people should think that, she ponders, wishing she could reach her thoughts out to Allie.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:23 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 02:05 AM)

'Kallen,' said Jazbet, turning slightly to where he knew the seneschal was. 'She is right. We should begin by bringing all the guards together to see if any of them have succumbed to Azura. Once we have determined that, we can begin a thorough search of the domain. Now, where we're going to get weapons to arm a thousand peasants, I have no idea.'

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 08:23 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 01:05 AM)

"Setzer, the woman was first in my mind. Do you know anything about her?

"No, no i don't. I thought when I was drunk that she was, well, someone i used to know. Maybe she is, actually. One can never tell."

He could not bring himself to talk about her. Instead he tried to skirt away from the topic, endangering the group.

"I don't want to talk about her. I don't care if I know something important, I won't talk about it. Understood?"

~Setzer

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 08:24 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 01:12 AM)

"You could kill yourself, or go live in a pocket universe, like old Uriel," Allerleirauh said. "I think a few of the people here might object to that, Loranna. Besides, they want us ALL dead."

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 08:24 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 02:12 AM)

"We could send out a decoy. Or A few Decoys." Reichi suggested. "At the very least to confound them if you do leave."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:24 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 02:12 AM)

" ... I don't know much about defending against winged beasts," she says, "but since the Azurites want me dead as much as any of us and since I am so distinctive, perhaps I ought not to be here, to draw attention to us all."

'Are there not,' Jazbet chooses his words carefully. 'Some skilled in the school of Illusion among us?'

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 08:26 AM

"Keep on the move, don't stay in one place long enough for word to spread. Find some way to disguise Loranna's appearance, its a giveaway," Telerean said. "Of course that won't solve anything in the long run, only buy us some time. We need to find a military power who has the strength to take the Azurites down for good. And then convince them to do it. I would reccomend avoiding Dunmer and Khajiit settlements in any case, too many Azura worshippers among them."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:26 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 25 2005, 02:13 AM)

"I don't want to talk about her. I don't care if I know something important, I won't talk about it. Understood?"

The Khajiit frowned. 'That is not acceptible. We are discussing trust.'

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 08:29 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 01:16 AM)

The Khajiit frowned. 'That is not acceptible. We are discussing trust.'

His reply was very brief and to the point.

"Convince me."

~Setzer

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 08:30 AM

Loranna sighs quietly. "I know that; I ..."

Hearing other people speak up, she says " ... was thinking more along those lines actually ..."

" ... I spoke with the woman in question for a bit," she continues, nodding to Setzer. "Assuming she spoke the truth she has no memory of anything that's happened in the last four years - though she insists she has a purpose here."

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 08:32 AM

"I agree with Jazbet. Trust is an issue here. If ANYONE has any secrets that endanger us, you'd better open your mouth now.

"And as for running, that is NOT an option.

"If you run, you are hunted. Rolling stones gather no snow, and running men gather no strength. We are not trying to avoid the Azurites, that would be foolish. We are trying to become strong enough to stand against them. No, anyone that runs does so on their own."

He stopped, hearing Setzer's last words...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 08:32 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 25 2005, 01:19 AM)

His reply was very brief and to the point.

"Convince me."

~Setzer

"I believe you're missing the point," Allerleirauh said. "You are the stranger here, in another man's house. You need to convince us not to drop you from a very high place. We are not unkind people; but this is not a time for clowning around."

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 08:34 AM

The old wolf at Aricyn's side stood up, his ears pinned back and his muscles tense.

Aricyn looked to Jazbet.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 08:34 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 25 2005, 01:16 AM)

Tris raised his voice.

"We're trying to stand against a god, aren't we? Azura knows where we are. Doesn't she? How do you fight a god? I know - another daedra prince - found me with no trouble, when he wanted me. Don't we need, if anything, defense on the same level?"

"Are you suggesting we all become religious, Tris?" Allerleirauh said.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:35 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 25 2005, 02:19 AM)

His reply was very brief and to the point.

"Convince me."

~Setzer

'You are in my house,' said Jazbet quietly. 'I do not know you. This is not a time for games and secrets. If you would accept my food and shelter, and play coy games, you will find my capacity for warmth and generosity has its limits.'

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 08:36 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Jan 24 2005, 10:22 PM)

"No running, I agree with you there," Teleran aquiesced. "However, we can't just sit here and wait for the Azurites to roll over us like the tide. We need to find allies."

"And we need to be able to trust our allies." He turned to Setzer.

Not telling them about me are you? You're one to talk about secrets.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 08:37 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 01:22 AM)

He still didnt want to respond. A sensitive subject, perhaps?

Then he heard what Loranna said. "What? She has no recollection of the last four years?"

Suddenly he buried his head in his hands and began to weep.

"Blessed Mara," he whispered, "it's Celeste. You can trust her, I guarantee it. She's here to find me, no other reason. I can tell you more later, at a more appropriate time. But rest assured, she can be trusted. Oh, praose the Nine, she's alive..."

The tears were obviously of happiness.

~Setzer

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 08:39 AM

"Setzer, you told me you were a gambling man, that you wanted to see if this cause was worth you putting yourself into," Loranna says, her expression hard to read.

"You know now what our cause is; we're facing the new followers of Azura, who have already made Vvardenfell unsafe for any lacking glowing blue eyes. We need allies, yes, and if you would add your strength to ours we would be grateful - but even a gambler has to share his hand with his partners, good cards and bad."

"Please - if you truly wish to fight with us, be open; all of us have known pain and none will fault you for having done so as well. If not, then it would be best for you to stay away; I would not wish you to die in a cause you did not have full faith in."

Loranna then realizes Setzer already spoke. " ... Um, er ... "

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 08:41 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 25 2005, 12:27 AM)

Aricyn raised one eyebrow at Setzer, and the old wolf relaxed a bit.

"I hold no fear for my own life, but I don't want to sit on the top of this tower and watch noble Jazbet's lands burn. Are you saying you only have fifty people on your land, Jazbet? Surely you referred only to actual soldiers. I, however, was not talking about soldiers. Your PEOPLE need to be armed. In my country, men and women that can stand upright don't depend on soldiers to guard them. That should be the way with everyone."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 02:29 AM)

"You know now what our cause is; we're facing the new followers of Azura, who have already made Vvardenfell unsafe for any lacking glowing blue eyes. We need allies, yes, and if you would add your strength to ours we would be grateful - but even a gambler has to share his hand with his partners, good cards and bad."

'We should arrange our defence, obviously, that is clear,' said Jazbet thoughtfully. 'But Loranna has brought up an interesting angle. The Azurites are enemies of all. We should not be lacking allies. Even the King himself would join with us against them ... Not that I'm suggesting going to that extreme, but we should also consider going on the offensive.'

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:46 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Jan 25 2005, 02:31 AM)

'Yes, I meant soldiers,' said Jazbet. 'I have about a thousand citizens scattered throughout my domain. Once we have determined who among them is still uncorrupted, we can arrange for arming them. Wherever we can find that many weapons is another question.'

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 08:46 AM

He smiled, touched by Loranna's openness. And he began to tell his story. The meeting had already moved forward, and nobody was listening intently. But still he wanted to get it all off of his chest.

"I met Celeste when we were in our early growing years, before she was beautiful. I loved her first for her personality, her ability to make me laugh, make me cry, make me somber, all at a whim. Four years ago, we got involved in the sacking of a slaveholder's castle. At the top of his tallest tower, we went up together, to see the view. The mob thought we were the man we had just slain, and tried to bring down the building. Celeste and I fell from the rooftop, and as we fell...I could have saved her. I could have broken her fall by latching onto the wall and grabbing her in the same motion. My arms would have snapped and I would have died, but she would have escaped without a scratch. But in that moment, I was unable to do it. When we hit the ground, I was the one who made it. To this day she was thought dead, and I thought she had left me. But I am almost certain - that woman was Celeste..."

~Setzer

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 08:47 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 02:33 AM)

'We should arrange our defence, obviously, that is clear,' said Jazbet thoughtfully. 'But Loranna has brought up an interesting angle. The Azurites are enemies of all. We should not be lacking allies. Even the King himself would join with us against him ... Not that I'm suggesting going to that extreme, but we should also consider going on the offensive.'

" ... And also consider; presuming Azura doesn't banish all sense from their brains doubtless some Azurites are pondering these very issues themselves," Loranna says. "They are a new people, one with great power but surrounded by hostiles. They'll likely be searching for allies and fortifications as well. While we're strengthing ourselves, perhaps we should also look to see if we can cripple their efforts to strengthen themselves."

Posted by: w0nders Jan 25 2005, 08:50 AM

"How's this for crippling their efforts eh?" Dante snorted, throwing the dwemer satchel pack to the floor in the centre of the room, "I say that this is a better time than any to use the damn thing."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 08:52 AM

Allerleirauh looked at Setzer. Crazy, no doubt, but no worse than the rest of them.

"Jazbet, you mentioned illusion magic. That's a particular strength of Dagoth's, and Doll knows a little too. What does it have to do with Twilights?

"Tris - it occurs to me that Azura has left her 'new race' to their own devices. She must have. Being run through by the Moon Reiver can't have been good for her. So our enemies are mortal. At least we can take comfort in that."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:52 AM

'There, my good fellow,' Jazbet smiled to Seltzer. 'Doesn't it feel good to trust a little? If this Celeste is still in my domain, we will find her again.'

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 02:37 AM)

'Very nice, Loranna,' the Khajiit said. 'Think like your enemy.'

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:53 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 02:42 AM)

"Jazbet, you mentioned illusion magic. That's a particular strength of Dagoth's, and Doll knows a little too. What does it have to do with Twilights?

'I meant it in relation to hiding Loranna's identity,' explained Jazbet.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 08:55 AM

QUOTE(ithilbeam @ Jan 25 2005, 02:36 AM)

Loranna goes over and puts a hand on Setzer's shoulder.

" ... We understand," she says quietly, smiling. " ... And later we can speak more of this - but right now good sir, we need to speak of the common concern."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 08:55 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Jan 25 2005, 02:40 AM)

"How's this for crippling their efforts eh?" Dante snorted, throwing the dwemer satchel pack to the floor in the centre of the room, "I say that this is a better time than any to use the damn thing."

'What has he thrown down?' Jazbet asked, hearing only the sound.

'A bag of some sort, serjo,' said Kallen.

Posted by: Attrebus Jan 25 2005, 08:57 AM

One of Jazbet's guards spoke. He was a Dunmer wearing battered but sturdy Indoril armour. Jazbet recognised him as Jaster, a guard that came into his service a few years ago, after short stint as an adventuring.

"Do not forget that Winged Twilights are Daedra." The Dunmer's gravelly voice was similar to most other Dunmer males. "That means they require weapons made by the better materials to damage them. Ignoring enchanted items and spells, of course. I don't think we have enough of these types of weaponry for everyone to have them. That's something else that needs to be taken into consideration."

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 09:00 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Jan 24 2005, 10:40 PM)

"How's this for crippling their efforts eh?" Dante snorted, throwing the dwemer satchel pack to the floor in the centre of the room, "I say that this is a better time than any to use the damn thing."

"Is that the satchel from Ald Sotha?" Teleran asked. "Why wouldn't you let me open it up anyway? I mean you're tossing it around, so it can't be that dangerous..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 09:02 AM

QUOTE(Attrebus @ Jan 25 2005, 02:47 AM)

"Do not forget that Winged Twilights are Daedra." The Dunmer's gravelly voice was similar to most other Dunmer males. "That means they require weapons made by the better materials to damage them. Ignoring enchanted items and spells, of course. I don't think we have enough of these types of weaponry for everyone to have them. That's something else that needs to be taken into consideration."

'Exactly, Jaster,' the Khajiit nodded. 'Telling the peasants to sharpen their pitchforks and find nice big sticks won't be good enough. We have one smith in the village. I don't see him supplying weapons for the entire population. We will have to find a way to buy a large supply ... or procure them by other means ...'

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 09:03 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 01:45 AM)

'What has he thrown down?' Jazbet asked, hearing only the sound.

'A bag of some sort, serjo,' said Kallen.

QUOTE(Attrebus @ Jan 25 2005, 01:47 AM)

"If you aren't more careful with that, I'll shove it someplace you won't enjoy," Allerleirauh said.

"I happen," she said, "To own a partial share in an ebony mine. I also have a sizeable stockpile of valuable weapons, which I can bring to bear. Daedra like to wave them around, particularly Golden Saints. And I enjoy killing Daedra."

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 09:04 AM

Aricyn frowned, which he'd done quite a lot of recently, bent down and picked up the package.

"It's a bleeding Dwemer explosive that he found in Ald Sotha, and SOME people cannot be trusted with toys.

"Why don't I just go put this someplace a bit safer than in the HOUSE."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 09:06 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Jan 25 2005, 02:54 AM)

Jazbet shivered and then smiled. 'I'm really glad I didn't see that.'

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 09:07 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 02:53 AM)

"I happen," she said, "To own a partial share in an ebony mine. I also have a sizeable stockpile of valuable weapons, which I can bring to bear. Daedra like to wave them around, particularly Golden Saints. And I enjoy killing Daedra."

'How will we move your stockpile here?' asked Jazbet.

Posted by: Tricrux Jan 25 2005, 09:07 AM

"We need something big," declared Setzer. "We need to either have or emulate a standing army. Any ideas?"

~Setzer

Posted by: Aki Jan 25 2005, 09:07 AM

Reichi Grinned. "Provided the Daedra strike at night, i could go without my Shortsword," he said, drawing the Daedric Blade. "However, i aint giving up the Dagger of Senses.."

"Besides, don't you have silverware? Melt it down and make weapons..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 09:11 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 01:57 AM)

'How will we move your stockpile here?' asked Jazbet.

"Let me handle that," Allerleirauh said. She was contemplating taking Jazbet into her confidence; but not here, with the others around.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 09:15 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 03:01 AM)

"Let me handle that," Allerleirauh said. She was contemplating taking Jazbet into her confidence; but not here, with the others around.

'I am happy to delegate jobs,' Jazbet nodded. 'Tell Kallen or me if you need anything from us. In the meantime, we will round up the guards, and then search the area for any Azurites. I will need every here to join in the search, or it will take forever to comb all fifty miles of wilderness. There are many caves and out of the way places to search.'

Posted by: w0nders Jan 25 2005, 09:15 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 25 2005, 02:50 AM)

"Is that the satchel from Ald Sotha?" Teleran asked. "Why wouldn't you let me open it up anyway? I mean you're tossing it around, so it can't be that dangerous..."

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 02:53 AM)

"If you aren't more careful with that, I'll shove it someplace you won't enjoy," Allerleirauh said.

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Jan 25 2005, 02:54 AM)

"Heh, that's what it is, I believe Illidan found the thing though" He remarked to Teleran, patting him softly on the shoulder.

Hearing Allerleirauh's comment, Dante's face went pale, well, as pale as a Dunmer's could be "Alright alright, take it easy...apperently Aricyn is looking after it now anyway" He added, looking rather annoyed as the package was carried off.

Posted by: Attrebus Jan 25 2005, 09:16 AM

"Bring as many as you can. I hope you aren't expecting them back when this is all over. Expensive weapons have a mysterious way of vanishing." There was only a slight sense of amusement in Jaster's voice - missed by those not familiar with Dunmer.

"I'll be glad to help organize the search. I know this area quite well, including most of it's hidden areas."

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 09:20 AM

"That brings up another problem. How are we going to keep in communication over these distances. I mean, I can run pretty fast, and I suppose a horse is good for traveling distances, but it'll still take days to get a message where it is needed." Teleran said. "By magic you can only go one way, once you've delivered the message, you can't take back a reply."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 09:22 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 25 2005, 03:10 AM)

Loranna frowns, but she says " ... I can ask Dagoth after this meeting if he may have some solution to that. He is still telepathic, unlike me, and could help coordinate communication between us - or, perhaps, he knows or owns magic devices to allow the same."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 09:26 AM

QUOTE(Attrebus @ Jan 25 2005, 03:06 AM)

"I'll be glad to help organize the search. I know this area quite well, including most of it's hidden areas."

'That would be appreciated, Jaster. I have maps in my office somewhere,' said Jazbet, and immediately Kallen brought them out as the Khajiit continued to speak. 'We should divide the domain into sectors and search it thoroughly in groups.'

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 09:26 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 02:12 AM)

"There are other methods," Allerleirauh said. "None perfect. Jazbet, where's the nearest Mages' Guild transport, and are they loyal? Master B has given me a magical method of communicating with him; perhaps he can help with that."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 09:35 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 03:16 AM)

"Ald Raathim is not big enough for a Mages Guild,' said Jazbet. 'There is one a few days ride north, in Blacklight. It is Dres territory, so it should be reasonably loyal ...'

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 09:40 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 01:25 AM)

"Ald Raathim is not big enough for a Mages Guild,' said Jazbet. 'There is one a few days ride north, in Blacklight. It is Dres territory, so it should be reasonably loyal ...'

"Really," Aricyn says, returning to the room with fewer explosives, "what we need, mostly, is a way of communicating amongst ourselves, while hunting down any local Azurites. We don't want to spread ourselves too thin and lose people.

"I'ts obvious that none of you have ever heard of the horn... I should show you all how one works," he said with a grin.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 09:42 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Jan 25 2005, 03:30 AM)

" ... And this is why we keep him around," Loranna mutters under her breath. "To remind us of the obvious when we're too dazzled by the mystical."

Her eyes crinkle in amusement at her not even having thought of using horns or drums or the like before.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 09:43 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Jan 25 2005, 02:30 AM)

"Or the flare," Allerleirauh said. "A few scrolls of very simple but bright and noisy spells could be used as an emergency signal."

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 09:44 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 01:33 AM)

"Or the flare," Allerleirauh said. "A few scrolls of very simple but bright and noisy spells could be used as an emergency signal."

"Not a bad idea at all.

"Also, Jazbet, I should have asked this earlier, but I've spent too long on that rock called Vvardenfell. How many horses can you make available? There's no reason to crawl around like babies on the mainland."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 10:04 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Jan 25 2005, 03:34 AM)

"Not a bad idea at all.

"Also, Jazbet, I should have asked this earlier, but I've spent to long on that rock called Vvardenfell. How many horses can you make available? There's no reason to crawl around like babies on the mainland."

‘Well,’ said Jazbet, trying not to smile. ‘There’s that one you brought on the ship with us, assuming no one’s eaten it … So that makes, altogether, one. Kallen, how many parraptons do we have in the stables?’

‘Sixteen adult,’ said Kallen quickly. ‘The queen Sanja’s just hatched four, but they’re too young … Do you think they can ride them?’

‘I don’t know,’ said Jazbet, turning to the group. ‘How are you with heights?’

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 10:06 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 03:54 AM)

" ... Heights?" Loranna asks, blinking. "How high of heights?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 10:07 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 02:54 AM)

"I'm getting good with heights," Tris said. "And I'm damned tired of walking."

Allerleirauh said, "Jazbet - has it occurred to you that loyal to Dres may not mean loyal to us, or non-Azurite? In fact, I'd expect many Azurites in Dres territory, because of the tradition of old forms of worship."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 10:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 03:56 AM)

" ... Heights?" Loranna asks, blinking. "How high of heights?"

'Why don't we go down to the stables and you can tell me what you think?' asked Jazbet, smiling.

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 10:09 AM

"I'm fine with heights," Teleran said, not quite sure what Jazbet was referring to. 'If I wasn't fine with heights I might not have lost my arm.'

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 10:10 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 03:58 AM)

'Why don't we go down to the stables and you can tell me what you think?' asked Jazbet, smiling.

" ... I think I can already confidentally say I'd have to be crazy to go along with whatever you're referring to," Loranna says, " ... and that I proved my grip on sanity already long ago. Lead on, my lord."

... Hatched? Loranna thinks. Wait a minute ... no; my last statement still stands.

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 10:12 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 01:58 AM)

'Why don't we go down to the stables and you can tell me what you think?' asked Jazbet, smiling.

Aricyn looked intrigued. He was pretty certain he'd be happy in the long run that he had a horse, but he was still intrigued.

He followed the young man out of the office.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 10:12 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 03:57 AM)

Allerleirauh said, "Jazbet - has it occurred to you that loyal to Dres may not mean loyal to us, or non-Azurite? In fact, I'd expect many Azurites in Dres territory, because of the tradition of old forms of worship."

Kallen lead the group down the tower stairs, and Jazbet touched Allerleirauh's arm. 'That is a thought that has not been out of my head for one minute.'

Posted by: w0nders Jan 25 2005, 10:13 AM

"Heights......um, no actually, I'm not rather comfortable with heights, I think I'll just direct things from down here, on solid ground." Stated Dante, rather softly at that.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 10:13 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 03:02 AM)

Kallen lead the group down the tower stairs, and Jazbet touched Allerleirauh's arm. 'That is a thought that has not been out of my head for one minute.'

"Good," she said, following Kallen. "I'm sorry; this must be very hard on you."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 10:21 AM

The stables were located a few yards behind the castle. The first thing that the group notices on seeing the building was how much taller it was that a traditional stable. If anything, it resembled a saltrice silo, which is what any who explored the area would have assumed it to be.

The vibrations, the ceaseless buzzing was evident before Kallen opened the door.

It was dark inside, but the stable master, an Argonian, stepped forward, surprised. He was polishing a saddle. More were strapped up on the walls.

'We wanted to see the parraptons,' said Jazbet.

The Argonian rubbed his dry hands together in a clumsy sort of a buzz, and the darkness above came alive.

Wasps the size of horses lit down from above. Twenty of them, as Kallen said, sixteen adults and four little ones, huddled around the monstrous queen.

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 10:23 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 02:11 AM)

"By the Wind!" Aricyn exclaimed, stepping back.

"Bugs. Giant bugs. Why did I expect anything else?"

He was, in fact, happy he had a horse.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 10:24 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 04:11 AM)

Loranna looks up. Her eyes widen.

" ... Riding those must be quite the experience ..." she says, briefly picturing Jazbet riding one of these parraptons, laughing. "... So the Azurites don't command the air as much as I thought at first ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 10:27 AM

Allerleirauh had known what to expect, having seen one long before, in her travels. She had never seen so many, though. The smell was overpowering, like the woods full of crickets and cicadas on a summer night but stronger.

Tris had never seen one, although he had heard rumors of such a thing. His eyes were wide, but not with fear.

"Do they care what race you are?" Tris said.

Posted by: w0nders Jan 25 2005, 10:28 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 04:11 AM)

Dante, looked up at the flying insects, his face twisted into a grimace and he began to shake his head from side to side quickly.

"Hey Dante, what's up...?" asked Illidan, just now showing up at the site, "Hah, they expect us to fly around on these things..." Dante laughed nervously.

"Oh, right, you're afraid of heights, well Dante, maybe if you're nice enough they'll let you ride one of the baby ones, they'd probably be more at your pace eh?" Illidan chuckled, stepping forward, from behind him Dante clenched his fists angrily.

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 10:28 AM

Teleran's jaw dropped at the sight of the parraptons. Then his face split into the widest grin he had worn in a long time. "Which one's mine?" he asked the Argonian keeper. "Silt Striders always struck me as an annoyance, no real use, just miss the scenery, but these..."

Teleran realized he was gaping again, and shut his mouth. Then he began inquiring of anyone nearby how to give basic commands to the mount and how to tell what the parrapton wanted to do.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 10:29 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 04:14 AM)

Jazbet couldn't help himself. He pulled Loranna closer to whisper something in her ear. It described the experience, and the specific vibration of the beasts which was, apparently, potentially enjoyable.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 10:31 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 04:17 AM)

"Do they care what race you are?" Tris said.

'No, but if you're going to ride, you must first slowly approach the queen,' Jazbet said. 'Sanja must approve of you, and then her lads and lasses will let you ride them.'

Posted by: Rhedd Jan 25 2005, 10:33 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 02:21 AM)

'No, but if you're going to ride, you must first slowly approach the queen,' Jazbet said. 'Sanja must approve of you, and then her lads and lasses will let you ride them.'

Aricyn did not rush forward.

The old wolf was nowhere to be seen.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 10:34 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 04:19 AM)

Loranna gets an odd look on her face, frowns, and whispers back to Jazbet.

"You just earned yourself a fortnight - three days of which on the back of one of these things soaring over the most picturesque landscape your estate has to offer. Naughty kitty."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 10:41 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 04:24 AM)

"You just earned yourself a fortnight - three days of which on the back of one of these things soaring over the most picturesque landscape your estate has to offer. Naughty kitty."

'Okay, I was bad,' Jazbet grins and shakes his head, getting serious. 'This is not the time to joke around. The queen needs to be approached like, well, a queen. She will sense if you are too frivolous or drunk or in any way unworthy of her patronage, and might hurt her children. You need to approach her with respect.'

It was hard not to respect the behemoth queen, a creature twice the size of the other parraptons, as she looked over the group with her black multi-fauceted eyes.

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 10:41 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 12:21 AM)

'No, but if you're going to ride, you must first slowly approach the queen,' Jazbet said. 'Sanja must approve of you, and then her lads and lasses will let you ride them.'

Teleran approached the queen, Sanja, as slowly as he could force himself to, but he was having trouble stopping himself from sprinting. "Hello, Sanja, I'm Teleran," he said. As he neared her, he started to slow down in awe of her enormous size.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 10:43 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 03:21 AM)

'No, but if you're going to ride, you must first slowly approach the queen,' Jazbet said. 'Sanja must approve of you, and then her lads and lasses will let you ride them.'

"I'm going to get myself run through by a giant bug," Tris said, smiling, to Ciel, and stepped forward. He remembered vaguely being told that normal wasps could smell fear. But he was too exhilarated to be frightened right now. Even the potent, peculiar smell didn't bother him. It smelled like freedom.

"Is this slowly enough?" he asked, looking behind him. Then changed his mind and instead focused on what he was doing. Carefully, he moved towards the queen.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 10:48 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 04:31 AM)

Loranna nods. "I understand," she says, growing more serious.

Loranna slowly approaches the queen, Sanja's innate majesty almost palpable to her. These weren't just giant bugs, any more than Kynidus was 'just' a horse - these were companions, who were going to be asked to risk themselves for the sake of their riders' cause. Insect or no, they deserved respect for the efforts they were going to make, the dangers they were going to risk.

Loranna nods once to Sanja, awaiting the queen's judgement. She stands straight, not slouching or wincing - such disrespect was unthinkable.

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 10:50 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Jan 25 2005, 04:33 AM)

"Is this slowly enough?" he asked, looking behind him. Then changed his mind and instead focused on what he was doing. Carefully, he moved towards the queen.

The Queen looked at Teleran intently, and then Tris.

One of the parraptons stepped out from her side, standing next to Tris.

‘You’ve been accepted,’ said the Argonian. ‘Shall I saddle her up for you?’

The Queen returned her gaze to Teleran, flicking her antennae around him …

‘Serjo,’ the Argonian whispered. ‘Forgive me, but have you had a lot to drink?’

(ooc: Just in case some of you didn’t know this is legitimate lore. For pictures of parraptons – thanks to Allerleirauh -
http://til.gamingsource.co.uk/rgbooks/page.shtml?15)

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 10:52 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 25 2005, 04:38 AM)

Loranna nods once to Sanja, awaiting the queen's judgement. She stands straight, not slouching or wincing - such disrespect was unthinkable.

The Queen turns her attention away from Teleran a second time, looking to Loranna.

In a moment, a parrapton scurries around from her side. She has picked the one best suited for Loranna.

'Sera, would you like to ride now?' the Argonian asks.

The Queen looks back to Teleran.

Posted by: Attrebus Jan 25 2005, 10:53 AM

Jaster walked up to the Queen with a confident air. He had ridden these creatures before, and the Queen was comfortable with him. The Dunmer bowed slightly.

"If they don't approve, their sting only hurts a little." Said Jaster, placing his hand on his right shoulder. Jaster then picked up a strange looking saddle and placed it on the largest of the parraptons. Making sure all could see what he was doing. It was obvious he had performed this demonstration many times before.

Posted by: Teleran Jan 25 2005, 10:53 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 12:40 AM)

The Queen looked at Teleran intently, and then Tris.

One of the parraptons stepped out from her side, standing next to Tris.
The Queen returned her gaze to Teleran, flicking her antennae around him …
‘Serjo,’ the Argonian whispered. ‘Forgive me, but have you had a lot to drink?’
(ooc: Just in case some of you didn’t know this is legitimate lore. For pictures of parraptons – thanks to Allerleirauh -
http://til.gamingsource.co.uk/rgbooks/page.shtml?15)

"Not too much, well a couple drinks, why?" Teleran said, a bit crestfallen, but still enamoured of the idea of flying on the parrapton and eager to do things correctly this time.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 25 2005, 10:55 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 04:42 AM)

Loranna smiles at Sanja. "Thank you," she says, before turning to the Argonian.

" ... Yes please," Loranna asks. "I'd like to learn how to ride as soon as possible."

Posted by: Sheogorath Jan 25 2005, 10:56 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 25 2005, 04:43 AM)

"Not too much, well a couple drinks, why?" Teleran said, a bit crestfallen, but still enamoured of the idea of flying on the parrapton and eager to do things correctly this time.

The Queen's antennae dance in the air above Teleran for a few more seconds. Finally, a parrapton emerges from her side for Teleran.

'She trusts you,' said the Argonian. 'Don't disappoint her.'

(ooc: I don't really need to play the wasp queen If yawl want to ride, you can assume you get one, as long as they last ...

Oh, and I suppose we're locked now ...)

Posted by: Allerleirauh Jan 25 2005, 10:56 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Jan 25 2005, 03:40 AM)

"Thank you," Tris breathed, not taking his eyes off the massive creature. "Show me how - I don't like not knowing how to do tasks for myself. Are these all female, then?"

Posted by: Attrebus Jan 25 2005, 10:59 AM

(And locked)