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Posted by: Loranna Apr 14 2005, 09:33 AM

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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Summary for Loranna:

Loranna is outside the wizard's tower that sits on the lake, having been directed there by the witches coven to collect the rare weed for curing Illidan of vampirism. She and her friends have just fought guards and slaves, an Breton overseer with legendary, spell-warping armor, and eight gargoyles which resisted magical attack.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 14 2005, 09:36 AM

Tris is with Loranna's party outside the wizard's tower, looking for the mysterious plant that is used in the vampire cure.

Allerleirauh is with Sen-Yedda in Solunastra, having had a very interesting talk with... Arynel? About the egg-layered universe.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 14 2005, 09:38 AM

Summary-

Dante, is with the witches in the mine.

Illidan, Probably dead. (What a great twist that would be, eh? )

Posted by: Teleran Apr 14 2005, 09:38 AM

Heehee, big rocks crush living rocks, bunches of fun! Oh yeah, due to a nice enchant on an enemy’s armor Teleran lost his chitin or, more accurately, it was kinda broken beyond repair (his further tearing it didn’t help). Other than that he just got a nice boost to health, fatigue, intelligence and willpower. So for now he’s feeling well, apart from phantom limb pain which he is ignoring; stupid winged twilights...

Posted by: Arrogant_Hero Apr 14 2005, 09:42 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Apr 14 2005, 03:12 AM)

(Ald Raathim:)

Aricyn walked back up the long hill to the castle...

...It wasn't hard to spot him, upon reaching the castle. The stranger sat like a deep green mountain by the roadside. An axe the size of two axes rose from the grass beside him.

Aricyn saw the Orc's dark eyes turn to him as he approached, although his head did not.

"Sir, this..." one of the guards, began, but Aricyn cut him off by speaking to the Orc.

"Greetings, stranger. I am Aricyn, called Chief here. What is your business?"

My bones crack, and snap as I rise from my seated position. Damn, how long have I been waiting? It doesn’t matter, I would’ve waited years for this.

I look over the mighty, Aricyn, so-called God slayer.

The disappointment is clear on my face.

“Aricyn, at last.” I reply looking the Nord over. “I thought... you would be... taller.”

I raise my cherry to my lips and inhale a puff before I continue.

“I have heard a lot about you Nord. There’s no need for introductions or talk, I’m going to cut right to the point.”

I see no fear in this Nord’s eyes... good.

“I live for the fight, the hunt, the bloody glory of it all. And from what I’ve heard, I’m sure you do too. I’m sure we both crave the same thing. Dying at the hands of someone skilled, honor, respect, thrill of the kill, blah, blah, blah, that kind of stuff.” One more puff escapes me that dances and floats in the cool, afternoon like a well paid wench, with a great figure.

“You do see where I’m going with this don’t you?” I ask, extinguishing my cherry and lifting my axe.

Posted by: Rhedd Apr 14 2005, 09:49 AM

QUOTE(Arrogant_Hero @ Apr 14 2005, 01:42 AM)

Aricyn smiled. Things had been downright peaceful lately.

"I do indeed, although you're a bit mistaken about me. I intend to grow old, grey, and lie around in the arms of a buxom woman regaling young warriors with endless tales of fools looking for glorious death that found it on my sword."

Aricyn had not yet drawn the greatsword that hung across his back, but his stance had shifted slightly.

The old wolf yawned and wandered over to a nearby tree, flopping down in the shade to watch the show.

"Just so I can tell those boys, what did your father name you?"

Posted by: Nalion Apr 14 2005, 09:53 AM

OOC Summary:
Nalion has left the party for a short time and is now sitting somewhere under a tree near the witches' mine, thinking about what to do next.

Posted by: Arrogant_Hero Apr 14 2005, 10:00 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Apr 14 2005, 03:49 AM)

A deep laugh escapes me.

Arrogant bastard, he actually thinks he will win. Doesn’t bother me any, it will make his defeat all the greater.

“Many have spoken like you to me, boy, and all are roaming Oblivion headless.”

“Orc’s pride runs through my veins. My heart beats with berserker blood... I’m going to enjoy this.”

I toss my axe at the Nord, missing wide on purpose. The axe swings in an arch, quickly decapitating the two guards behind Aricyn, before softly returning to my hands, like a faithful pet.

“Shall we begin?”

Posted by: Rhedd Apr 14 2005, 10:08 AM

QUOTE(Arrogant_Hero @ Apr 14 2005, 02:00 AM)

Aricyn didn't move.

"Well, at least you aren't a tame Orc. It's a shame most of your people have forgotten that 'pride' you speak of.

"Please, continue. I'll go ahead and draw if it'll make you more comfortable."

Posted by: Arrogant_Hero Apr 14 2005, 10:15 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Apr 14 2005, 04:08 AM)

The wind blows on my face again, reminding me of how damn good a day it is today.

Luceil is lifted from my shoulder, the metal glares, and the shadow of it eclipse the Nord. My body begins to throb and beg for damage to be done, and given. This is my favorite part...

I use my lifting momentum to swing Luceil vertically, aiming for the Nord’s right shoulder. Fool still hasn’t drawn his weapon.

Posted by: Rhedd Apr 14 2005, 10:31 AM

QUOTE(Arrogant_Hero @ Apr 14 2005, 02:15 AM)

Aricyn felt the roaring of the axe as it swept through the air where his shoulder had been. A sidestep to avoid the heavy blow, and his hand found the familiar hilt of his sword.

Aricyn always felt more comfortable starting a fight with his sword undrawn. It avoided the usual first, motionless exchange where each man sized up his opponent's stance and defense. Besides, it didn't really make a difference.

The long blade cleared its scabbard and instantly frosted over in the warm evening air. He considered his targets. He favored the long haft of the Orc's axe. Without it, it the weapon was a hunk of useless metal. But... this was an Orc. Aricyn didn't want to be here all day, and an Orc wouldn't stop until there was blood, and plenty of it.

So, the right calf it was, then. It was a big enough target. This man had legs like treetrunks.

Mid-swing, the greatsword swapped from Aricyn's right hand to his left, and dipped low. The grass froze before it.

Posted by: Arrogant_Hero Apr 14 2005, 10:46 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Apr 14 2005, 04:31 AM)

Aricyn felt the roaring of the axe as it swept through the air where his shoulder had been. A sidestep to avoid the heavy blow, and his hand found the familiar hilt of his sword.

Aricyn always felt more comfortable starting a fight with his sword undrawn. It avoided the usual first, motionless exchange where each man sized up his opponent's stance and defense.

The long blade cleared its scabbard and instantly frosted over in the warm evening air. He considered his targets. He favored the long haft of the Orc's axe. Without it, it the weapon was a hunk of useless metal. But... this was an Orc. Aricyn didn't want to be here all day, and an Orc wouldn't stop until there was blood, and plenty of it.

So, the right calf it was, then. It was a big enough target. This man had legs like treetrunks.

Mid-swing, the greatsword swapped from Aricyn's right hand to his left, and dipped low. The grass froze before it.

I try my hardest to conceal a smirk... I fail.

Bet he thinks I meant to hit him with that first swing, bet he thinks I didn’t know he would move. Ha, all this I saw the moment he wouldn’t draw his sword. I was once told to be a great warrior you must see the end of the battle before it has even began... I have.

Luciel moves paper light in my hands, dipping downward, vertically, parrying the Nord’s mighty blow inches away from my right calf. The coolness of the blade, makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand.

The sound, I’m guessing can be heard in High Rock.

The collision is great, greater then I expected. Luciel whines, and shakes, begging to be let go, but my hands hold firm.

“You’re fast, kid, I’ll give you that, but you lack power. I’ve taken harder hits from wenches.” Luciel flips in an arch, almost as if she’s moving on her own, straight to the kneeling Nord’s head.

“LET ME SHOW YOU HOW IT’S DONE!”

Posted by: lochnarus Apr 14 2005, 10:50 AM

[Akavir, Unknown Location]

Tarek rose from his long slumber and slithered out onto the high terrace of his soaring tower, surveying the land. It was dawn, and the wind had picked up so that it could be heard over the thrum of distant voices, who were echoing through the smoothly crafted floors and walls of the structure by way of the hallways and stairwells below.

Jarek looked out to the west, towards the vast sea. He blinked his eye, which opened vertically, his golden brow furrowed in thought.

Today. I will leave today.

He had decided to vanish from Tseasci forever. Temnozer would not notice his departure for at least a week, as the serpent-man was off in the high mountains searching for the last of the primate vermin to live in the forested peaks. Tarek was yearning to leave this place, and leave quickly. His 'disgrace' had upset Temnozer, who had sought to imprison him and alomost succeeded.

Jarek turned and looked at his surroundings. He could leave now and not be seen. Something was drawing him to far away places. The orb. He needed the orb. It was the only thing he valued. THe filthy human scum had taken it from him two years earlier. Lochnarus, the name of the wretched mammal.

You're dead, mammal

Tarek knew lochnarus had stolen the orb for someone in Tamriel. He sought to go there two years before, but was injured so badly by lochnarus that he could not follow the ship lochnarus had quicly set sail from Akavir inside of. He could be anywhere now.

Tarek sighed and glared at the dawn.

Today, my revenge begins.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 14 2005, 02:13 PM

Summery for Tralen

By all the action at the tower,but just seems to be staring at his wrist.

Posted by: Jakut Apr 14 2005, 02:28 PM

((Summary for Didryn:))

Didryn is in the vicinity of the Wizard's tower, trying to help any slaves that are disabled away from the tower, to the side of the road, where he will find someone to get them healed, whether it be a common passerby or Loranna.

Posted by: Arynel Apr 14 2005, 02:28 PM

OOC: The Breton Arynel is at the void ranger guildhouse in Daggerfall, speaking to Allerleirauh.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 14 2005, 02:32 PM

Cyrcius, when realizing the overseer's armor's power, hung back, fighting the incoming guards and slaves. He stunned several slaves, and put a dagger through the throat of a guard. His glass weapon being woefully weak against stone gargoyles, he hung at the back, keeping his eyes open for reinforcements. When the party started taking the armor off the overseer, Cyrcius came over to help. While they were taking it, he turned to Loranna and said "Milady, when all this is done, is there any chance some of you powerful magic users could help me track down the captain that stole my equipment. I would greatly appreciate. And of course this takes precedent, as curing a friend is far more important."

OOC: Summary

Cyrcius is at the Tower, helping take the ebony armor.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 14 2005, 10:17 PM

QUOTE(Jakut @ Apr 14 2005, 08:28 AM)

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 14 2005, 08:32 AM)

Loranna gathers up dust and rock from the now smashed gargoyles, intending to study it later for possible alchemical use. Seeing Didryn trying to help the former slaves, beckons him and his charges over. "Here dear; I'll fix them up ..."

Pity I don't also have a way to fix Teleran's armor handy, Loranna thinks to herself. I think I'll add armor upkeep to the list of useful skills to pick up.

Listening to Cyrcius, Loranna nods. "We will see what we can do to help you, dear," she tells him. "If we can't find your old gear, we'll see about helping you get some new stuff. Speaking of which ..."

The slaves they just freed had naught but the clothes on their backs right now; some of the guards' equipment was salvagable, and the party had funds enough to give the slaves food and lodging back at Westcastle - if the slaves could be convinced to flee, and the wizard kept from using magic to exact revenge on those who did flee.

Loranna beckons for Tris. "Tris dear, your opinion please," she asks. "Should we try to wake the slaves and convince them to flee now, or hit the wizard first so he can't coerce them anymore and then help them reach the city? I feel quesy about leaving them out here in the open unconscious, but this fether's got so many tricks and I don't want to see them flee only to keel over from a curse or worse."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 14 2005, 10:27 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 03:17 PM)

"I'm not sure what's going on with them," Tris said.

He was starting to feel disoriented; his enhanced abilities were proving distracting, and he wasn't sure how to stop seeing, now that he had started.

He turned his new vision on the unconscious slaves. Reaching to touch them, one by one, with his mind, to learn where they could be found.

"It's domination," he said. "Let me just get rid of that."

He had to search for the right string of power. The library of the sun - was that what Vivec was talking about? But knowing the string of power it was easy enough to set them free.

He was starting to sweat. Not because it was hard, but because it was too easy.

"They're free," he said. "But I don't see anything that would stop the wizard from gathering them right up again, like a handful of flowers."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 14 2005, 10:31 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 14 2005, 04:27 PM)

Loranna's face becomes a mask of concern; Tris didn't seem to be visibly straining and yet he was sweating.

"Then we need to stop him from doing so ourselves," she says. "This wizard's pretty obviously an outlaw, and the witches said the constable's men couldn't pursuade him to even give up some of the weed. He's looking to get himself smacked and here we are to do the smacking."

Her tone softens. "Tris? Are you all right?" she asks. "You're not looking terribly well ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 14 2005, 10:33 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 03:31 PM)

"I'm fine," he said, flashing her a smile. "It's like staring up at the sky, makes you a little dizzy sometimes. And you're right, this wizard needs to die. We don't beat men with whips in High Rock. At least, not outside the Temple of Dibella."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 14 2005, 10:40 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 14 2005, 04:33 PM)

Loranna gives Tris her patented The Men I Travel With Are Gonzo smile, which was still quite pretty and reassuring as it showed she did still love them.

"And the scary thing is, you're one of the closest people we have to being the party leader," she says, giving Tris a quick hug. "All right then; let's wake the slaves, give them some gold and a hearty slap on the back to get them going to Westcastle. Then we bust our way into this ugly tower and take out its even more ugly master."

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 14 2005, 10:46 PM

Cyrcius approached the main door, eyeing it with the praticed eye of someone who had broken into buildings before. He saw a heavy iron lock, and was about to pick it, when he noticed several glyphs enblazoned upon it. "Could I get a wizard over here to translate these," he called out "I want to make sure I know what they do before I try to disarm them."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 14 2005, 10:50 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 03:40 PM)

"I'm thinking we might want to wake them on the way out. Not to mention this clown."

Tris nudged the fallen warrior with his boot.

"Half elf, do you think? Or just a very old line of Breton? I guess I'd better heal him, don't want him to die of intracranial bleeding. It's not that I'm feeling altruistic, I'm just tired of politely acting my part in someone else's play. If he wants to die heroically, he can find another hero to do him in. Damn. Now I'm thinking about Dom again."

Tris cast a sleep spell on the man, then a healing spell.

"If all of yours look like they're going to live, let's do this thing," he said, turning towards the Tower. "Can't touch the doors, we know that. So how do we want to get in? I see a door way up there on the balcony."

Posted by: Piffski Apr 14 2005, 10:50 PM

How can I thank you all? I am forever in your debt, is there anyway i can assist you in whatever you are doing? By the way I dont think it is very safe to be hanging around in this area...My former master will be plenty angry,and he is no one to be taken for granted...

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 14 2005, 10:54 PM

Cyrcius got up from examining the rock and told the slave to go talk to Tris and Loranna. He then began to examin the surrounding vegetation in a vain attempt to figure out where the weed was. Failing this, he went over to examine their prisoner, as well as his sword.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 14 2005, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 14 2005, 04:46 PM)

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 04:50 PM)

Loranna hides a worried grimace; Tris was sounding a little ... upset; then again, it had been a bad day, and she herself was feeling more than a little eager to administer a pounding to someone.

That, she realizes, is probably why she feels worried; not so much for Tris as for Tris and herself.

Cyrcius's words draw Loranna's attention to the front gate even as Tris reminds her that that door is a Bad Idea, and the Redguard Tralen makes her pause.

"It was our pleasure to help you," she says to the former slave. " ... However, if you could help us find a way into the tower, so we can make sure your old master can't harm you or the others again, we would appreciate it. What can you tell us about that balcony?"

She points upward.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 14 2005, 11:00 PM

I cant tell you much..But I am pretty sure its my masters...I mean former..masters bed chamber,or at least it used to be.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 14 2005, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 04:00 PM)

I cant tell you much..But I am pretty sure its my masters...I mean former..masters bed chamber,or at least it used to be.

Tris looked closer at the slave, the only one who hadn't either attacked them or run away.

"You're a Redguard," he said. "How did you end up a slave in High Rock? You're a gardener, right? We're looking for a particular plant, but we don't have good instructions on how to find it."

Posted by: Piffski Apr 14 2005, 11:12 PM

*being the only slave who hasnt lost their mind yet Tralen answers*
Umm,I really have no idea how I became a slave or why...I just was as long back as I can remember...Yes I garden, there isnt much to do around here...Why? Oh and Im very sorry the others attacked you...there isnt much sanity around here.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 14 2005, 11:15 PM

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 04:12 PM)

"That's okay," Tris said, resting a hand on the man's shoulder. "We should get this fellow some decent clothes, Loranna. Hold up a second, if we can get this weed before we bother the wizard, I'll feel a lot better. We don't want to go and get killed and disappoint Illidan just because we feel like crusaders."

He smiled at Tralen. "What we're looking for is a plant that's supposed to cure vampirism. What sort of plants are you growing here?"

Posted by: Loranna Apr 14 2005, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 14 2005, 05:15 PM)

"Right," Loranna says, fishing through her pack and pulling out a spare robe. "I think the armor of the guard Cyrcius stabbed will fit you too dear, if you're not averse to wearing that ..."

She hands Tralen the simple robe.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 14 2005, 11:21 PM

Hearing Tris's comment, Cyrcius began to search the guard's bodies, looking for some proper clothing that wasn't bloodstained. Finding it on the guard he had put a throwing dagger into, he began to strip the man of his armor, then his shirt. He brought it over to the Redguard and waited while Tris questioned him.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 14 2005, 11:23 PM

There might be one that could be it,only certain few were allowed to go near the area. It is right over there *walks over to an area under odd looking trees* It grows around here,there used to be many guards here. I was one of the ones who picked it for master,and there was another person like me talked to me unlike the other brainless fools. But I havent seen her ever since she got pulled into the tower. I have been all alone picking a weed. Is that helpful? There are plenty others that we can look at.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 14 2005, 11:26 PM

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 05:23 PM)

Loranna gets a sad look upon hearing of the woman who got dragged into the tower ... but when Tralen mentions other plants to look at, her eyebrows go up.

" ... Plenty others you say?" she asks, glancing at Tris.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 14 2005, 11:28 PM

Cyrcius hands the man the shirt and begins to slowly walk towards the trees, a throwing dagger in one hand, his glass blade in another.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 14 2005, 11:29 PM

Yeah there are tons of things that grow here. Why? *points to certain spots* feel free to look around. Just be careful. I am not sure if the wizard is on to you yet.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 14 2005, 11:30 PM

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 04:23 PM)

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 04:26 PM)

"There's a trick to how to pick certain plants," Tris said to Tralen. "Come with us, show us how to pick it."

He smiled at Loranna. "I think we should look for his friend in the Tower - but I'm in no particular hurry to rush to my doom. There might be some useful things here."

Posted by: Aki Apr 14 2005, 11:31 PM

Summary

Reichi is with the group at the Tower. Tohe is back at the cave with the creepy old witches.
------------

Reichi scratched his head, his head, and face obscured by the boiled netch leather helm. "So, the weed responds to magic, thusly, to find it we should just throw a spell at it, right?" he suggested. The black resin lenses were focused on the spot beneath the odd looking trees.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 14 2005, 11:32 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 14 2005, 05:30 PM)

"You know, you're right Tris; why rush when we can stop and smell the flowers?" Loranna says, smiling happily, the alchemist in her fairly bubbling forth.

She watches everything Tralen shows them attentively ...

Posted by: Piffski Apr 14 2005, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 14 2005, 04:30 PM)

well,there are the healing things you can just grab those. There are poisonous things which you have to be wearing gloves.umm this plant thing we are looking at you have to use this *holds up enchated dagger* All you do is cut the stem with it then its yours *smiles* and hmmm,there isnt much you have to watch out for besides poisonous thorny and this special plant. Is that what you mean?

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 14 2005, 11:39 PM

Cyrcius stops near the grove, waiting for the rest of the group.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 14 2005, 11:41 PM

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 04:35 PM)

"Great!" Tris said, smiling.

"Does any spell work, or do we need a particular spell? I'm not sure how to target a plant, anyway."

Which might be the answer right there - the correct plant would be the one that could be targeted like a person.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 14 2005, 11:43 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 14 2005, 04:41 PM)

no you need this particular dagger to cut it. The wizard gave it to me when i was a child.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 14 2005, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 05:43 PM)

no you need this particular dagger to cut it. The wizard gave it to me when i was a child.

"Interesting," Loranna says, wishing the party's enchantment masters were available to look at that dagger right now. "Please, let's harvest some more ..."

After a while, the party had collected a generous supply of the special plants Tralen had pointed out for them, and Loranna was anxious to see what sort of potions one could make with these wondrous ingredients - but something remained to be done first.

Spreading the weed samples among various party members to lessen the chances of their whole crop gettng lost, eaten, crushed, or otherwise flame-broiled, Loranna turns her attention back to the balcony. "His bedchamber you say," she says, looking at Tralen. "Well then ... shall we?"

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 12:02 AM

I suppose.Shall we climb or go through the back door?

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 12:04 AM

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 05:02 PM)

I suppose.Shall we climb or go through the back door?

"I intend to levitate," Tris said. "For some reason wizards never seem to defend their towers from other wizards. Arrogance comes with the lonely wizard tower schtick, I guess. Anyone else want to fly up there?"

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 12:06 AM

Are you sure?It could be a trap or something?

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 12:06 AM

"I would prefer to climb. I need to keep in practice ever since I lost my boots and gloves of spider climb. I might need to take you up on that offer halfway up though."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 12:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 14 2005, 06:04 PM)

Loranna casts some protective spells on herself and makes sure her armor is active before using her bracelet to float a few inches off the ground.

"I'll go," she offers, floating up to the balcony under the cover of invisibility. She peers inside.

A moment later, she returns to visibility near the party. "Nothing truly out of the ordinary; a bedchamber that looks like he's never bothered to make his bed, lots of clutter and knick-knacks, and a large iron-bound door, but that's about it. Seems the surprises wait on the other side of he door; let's go."

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 12:09 AM

*starts climbing up the wall* Its a good thing a developed somemuscles with all this meaningless stuff he had me doing.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 12:09 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 05:08 PM)

"If I were a wizard, I'd make the slaves make my bed," Tris said, grinning. "So our wizard is a slob, eh?"

He floated up towards the window. "Anyone else need a boost?"

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 12:11 AM

*Gets to the top* No thankyou.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 12:13 AM

Climbing at speeds that seemed to defy his small frame, Cyrcius climbed up the tower, pulling himself into the balcony. He thhen gave it the once over, checking everything with a practiced thief's eye. He noticed a small engraved box under the bed. He pointed it out to Tris and pulled it slowly out from under the bed.

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 12:13 AM

QUOTE

He floated up towards the window. "Anyone else need a boost?"

"Me," Reichi said. "I didn't bring any climbing supplies along, and the only non magickal method of getting up there i know might cost me another suit of armor." He winked.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 12:15 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Apr 14 2005, 05:13 PM)

"Me," Reichi said. "I didn't bring any climbing supplies along, and the only non magickal method of getting up there i know might cost me another suit of armor." He winked.

"Can't have that," Tris said. "You need a special expense account for your armor, Reichi."

He cast a levitate on target spell on Reichi.

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 12:17 AM

Reichi grinned and levitated up to the bedchambers' window. "I know, maybe i'll find a stretchy armor or something someday. Leather, esspecially Netch Leather, doesn't stretch," he said. "Not pleasant. Esppecially in the case of greaves."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 12:18 AM

Once everyone has reached the balcony, Loranna frowns a bit at the box Sephirus finds. "Not sure we chould be poking around too much in his stuff," she mutters.

The engraved box glows a bit with enchantment, though the craftsmanship is undoubtedly exquisite, featuring gold and silver trimmings and a ruby set in the center of the lid.

Loranna moves cautiously to the door, listening ...

Posted by: Jakut Apr 15 2005, 12:18 AM

"I could use a bit of a boost." Didryn says, looking up at Tris. "Don't know any kind of magic and I don't have any kind of climbing supplies."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 12:20 AM

QUOTE(Jakut @ Apr 14 2005, 05:18 PM)

"I could use a bit of a boost." Didryn says, looking up at Tris. "Don't know any kind of magic and I don't have any kind of climbing supplies."

Tris cast another levitate spell, this time on Didryn, and entered the bedroom cautiously, without touching anything.

He scanned the room carefully, looking for traps.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 12:23 AM

Seeing Tris was occupied he took the box slowly over to Loranna, hoping that she would be able to shead some light on a box with no lock.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 12:26 AM

*stands there looking around aimlessly*

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 12:32 AM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 14 2005, 06:23 PM)

Seeing Tris was occupied he took the box slowly over to Loranna, hoping that she would be able to shead some light on a box with no lock.

"Careful with that dear; it's probably ..." Loranna says to Sephirus.

Having held the box for a moment, the enchantment flashes, and Sephirus is caught in a small poisonblossom, which catches Loranna in its area of effect.

" ... trapped," Loranna says, casting cure poison on Sephirus hurriedly. "Let's not play around too much; there's bound to be more traps on things we have to go through."

Tris does not see anything that looks immediately suspicious, though the sheer number of knick-knacks in this room make using Detect Enchantment a waste of time.

Loranna cautiously uses telekenesis to test the door, and finds it to be locked; she frowns, casting open, and the door slowly opens, revealing an ill-lit corridor that stretches off to the east and west.

"A slob indeed ..." Loranna comments. "Which way?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 12:33 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 05:32 PM)

"I always go right first," Tris said. "It's a law of the universe."

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 12:33 AM

We should go east.

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 12:35 AM

"Right is often the right way, unless its wrong,then right is wrong," Reichi said.

Posted by: Jakut Apr 15 2005, 12:38 AM

Didryn is just floating over the edge of the balcony when he sees Loranna and Sephirus caught in a poisonblossom while Loranna was midwarning. It was all he could do to keep himself from chuckling out loud.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 12:39 AM

Well,shall we go? I suppose I will take the front.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 12:47 AM

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 06:39 PM)

Well,shall we go? I suppose I will take the front.

"How do I always find myself in the parades?" Loranna mutters. "Rght it is then; stay sharp everyone ..."

Loranna casts sanctuary on the party, wishing she knew what sort of traps lay in wait; she keeps her levitation active for the moment as she moves behind Tralen.

Tralen has barely gone a dozen paces when there is a sense of magic being unleashed; a paralyize spell with a large area goes off, threatening to engulf the party, and four Dremora Lords, two in front of the group and two to the rear, appear, brandishing wicked-looking Daedric battle-axes.

"Crap," Loranna curses, as the Dremora raise their axes and attack. She herself managed to resist the trap, having potion protection, but her party ...

Loranna tries to get off a Cure Paralysis spell before the Dremora hack into helpless party members.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 12:51 AM

Standing next to Loranna, Cyrcius was able to feel the paralyzation be lifted from his limbs. The moment it was, he rushed the Dremora, cartwheeling and rolling past them. While he past them, he inflicted several small, but painful wounds on each of them.

Posted by: Jakut Apr 15 2005, 12:51 AM

Didryn is rendered motionless by the paralysis trap, and watches helplessly as the Dremora Lords continue to attack. All he could do was watch and hope for the best.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 12:56 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 05:47 PM)

"You took the words out of my mouth, my lovely," Tris said.

The enchantments on his clothing, plus his native Breton resistence, had prevented him from being paralyzed.

"You chaps just don't know what's good for you," he said, slicing into one of the Dremora Lords with the ebony sword that he had used to kill countless Winged Twilights.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 12:59 AM

Dodging several powerful blows by the Dremora Lords, Cyrcius slashed the back of the head of the Dremora Tris was fighting. "We are some of the unparalyzed ones. Guard the party until we can break the paralyzation."

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 01:03 AM

Unparalyzed, Tralen starts trying to try and pull an axe away from a deadra with all his might* I Dont think its working!!

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 01:11 AM

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 07:03 PM)

Unparalyzed, Tralen starts trying to try and pull an axe away from a deadra with all his might* I Dont think its working!!

"Allow me to help," Reichi replied as the paralyzation on him faded. He threw his dagger, the blue bladed sense enhancing weapon whistling through the air. The Dremora, too pre-occupied with getting his axe out of Tralen's grasp, didn't see it until it buried itself in his right eye. With a strangled curse, the Dremora let go of the axe and tried to wrench the blade from his eyesocket, from which a red ichor, which a lava-like appearance from poured forth.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 01:13 AM

The Dremora that Cyrcius has been stabbing turns to raise his axe and bring it down in a viscous blow, meant to split the nimble Bosmer in twain.

Tris engages the second Dremora that's next to the one Cyrcius is fighting; Tris and his opponent duel back and forth, though the Breton's quickness gives him the advantage.

The Dremora wielding the axe Tralen attampts to grab pauses for a moment, eyeing the Redguard with an appraising look; it was quite impressive how this weak mortal struggled vainly yet valiantly, seeking to emulate the more skilled members of its kind. With a yank, it frees its axe, raising it high ... just in time to take Reichi's dagger in the eye. It bellows and lashes out with its axe as it staggers back ...

Loranna pulls out her sword, and puts herself between Tralen and the Dremora, blocking its wild swing; the axe of the fourth Dremora skids off her ice armor, rending her robe.

"Tralen, use your dagger on them, not your fists!" she shouts. "I can fortify you ... ugh!" Another blow makes her snarl, as she tries to block two Dremora from hitting the unprotected people in the party.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 01:14 AM

Cyrcius continued his attack on the one who's neck he had slashed. Dodging several powerful blows, he struck it first in one eye, then the other. It stumbled back, and Cyrcius took this opportunity to strike at it's throat.

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 01:22 AM

QUOTE

Another blow makes her snarl, as she tries to block two Dremora from hitting the unprotected people in the party.

Reichi dashed over to where Loranna was, in the way of the other Dremora Lord she was helping to block. Reichi drew back his blade, and swung diagonally, the block stayed true to its' course, sliding neatly between the ridges on the Dremora's daedric greaves. The Dremora roared as Reichi drew back his blade, coated with the ichor. The Dremora was bleeding, well, as well as a supernatural creature without true blood could bleed. That, and he wasn't going to be able to use that leg very well now.

The enraged Dremora Lord swung his blade horizontally, trying to bisect Reichi. The Dunmer ducked beneath the heavy blade, and swept his foot under the
Dremora's own.

The daedroth fell backwards with a clatter, dropping his axe.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 01:24 AM

Tralen starts stabbing the dremora in a firey rage hoping it will die* I want you axe really badly,so take this!

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 01:27 AM

Cyrcius finally landed enough blows at the Dremora's face, and finally it collapsed into dust, leaving it's axe behind. Cyrcius rushed to help Tralen, picking up the axe the Dremora had left behind and throwing it at the thing's unprotected back.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 01:34 AM

As quickly as the fight had begun, the combat ended; the wizard's trap had been set up with the assumption that only one or two people would have made it this far into his tower, and even if they resisted the paralysis they would thus be easy prey to the Dremora ambush. The party, despite their earlier battles, were fresher than expected ...

Tris runs his Dremora through, while Loranna helps finish off the ones Reichi and Tralen were fighting. With Sephirus's foe already down, the forces of Oblivion revert to withered, shrunken husks as do all fallen Dremora.

Loranna pauses long enough to heal the party of their wounds and to cut the hearts of the Dremora out for later potionmaking; she looks over her companions, sighing " ... Hopefully that will be the worst of the traps, having been set by his own bedroom and all."

Her tone, however, did not sound terribly convinced.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 01:50 AM

It was very lucky that we survived this. The lower levels house many traps and demons. Are you sure you want to go down?

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 01:52 AM

From the stairs, the sound of boots approaching could be heard. The sound of boots and...chatter, two of the wizard's guards which just happened to NOT be some sort of creature were approaching. And were making a large fuss about it, too.

"Check this, guard that, blegh!" One snarled loudly, obviously out of the wizard's earshot.

The sounds became louder.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 01:54 AM

Cyrcius, though tired, waited just around the bend from the guards, then, as they passed, hit one in the throat, then threw him towards the rest of the group.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 01:59 AM

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 14 2005, 07:50 PM)

It was very lucky that we survived this. The lower levels house many traps and demons. Are you sure you want to go down?

"We're committed dear," Lorna tells Tralen grimly. " ... You wouldn't happen to know what other traps lies below, would you?"

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 14 2005, 07:54 PM)

Cyrcius, though tired, waited just around the bend from the guards, then, as they passed, hit one in the throat, then threw him towards the rest of the group.

Loranna blinks as Cyrcius hands the party a guard, and hurriedly weaves a charm spell into her voice. "Hi dear; sorry to have shown so abruptly but we're here now to help relieve your ... employer grievances, as it were. If you'd be so kind as to help us help you ..."

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 02:02 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 09:29 AM)

Loranna blinks as Sephirus hands the party a guard, and hurriedly weaves a charm spell into her voice. "Hi dear; sorry to have shown so abruptly but we're here now to help relieve your ... employer grievances, as it were. If you'd be so kind as to help us help you ..."

"Hah! You've got to be kidding. This is the easiest job I've ever had, not to mention the pay..." He replied loudly, scratching his helm.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 02:05 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 07:02 PM)

"Hah! You've got to be kidding. This is the easiest job I've ever had, not to mention the pay..." He replied loudly, scratching his helm.

Yeah it sure is easy going around whipping slaves and kicking them on the ground knowing they are to brain dead to fight back HUH!!?? Tralen said with a snarl.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 08:02 PM)

"Hah! You've got to be kidding. This is the easiest job I've ever had, not to mention the pay..." He replied loudly, scratching his helm.

"Oh come now; your disatisfaction is plain as day," Lorna says, shaking her head and looking conciliatory. "We've seen how this ... wizard ... you work for has been quietly making a bunch of animated gargoyles; you know he's just itching for an excuse to replace you and the other guards. Won't even let the servants clean his room; you know he's resenting every septim he pays you. And what do you think he'll do once he doesn't need you anymore? Can't let loose lips wander about, you know ..."

"No sir; you want us to help you out here, and you know it," she says pleasantly, her charm spell still active. "So why not make our job easier for you? I'm sure once your employer's been ... talked to, there will be some benefits for you and the boys ..."

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 02:11 AM

Cyrcius, noticing the second guards confusion, covered his mouth and hit him in the back of the head. He slumped over in Cyrcius's grip, uncouncius.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 02:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 09:38 AM)

The man shot a quick glare at Tralen before looking back to Loranna. His face was twisted in thought, "Argh, of course we know about the damn gargoyles! We're the ones hired to protect him from them...in case they went crazy or somethin'."

He paused for a long moment, thinking on Loranna's other words. "Why that - Who the -" His face became red with anger and he began to march back down the stairs.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 02:21 AM

Cyrcius stepped in front of him. "I think the lady wants to talk to you sir." He said, "why don't you hear her out." He gives a meaningful glance towards the other guard.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 02:24 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 08:19 PM)

Lorna puts her hand on the guard's shoulder.

"Just keep the other guards from coming to see what all the hubbub is about," she says. "It's all pre-arranged and perfectly legitimate, as you've just heard. But you know how that wizard will get if you show up while we're negotiating; it'll be all spells and thunder ..."

"Oh, there any non-human guards we ought to know about?" she asks. "You know - the ones stealing the food off your plate?"

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 09:54 AM)

"Right, sure." He replied, before answering her next question. "Well...not usually, he likes to alternate his 'guards'. Many of them are trap based to summon though, so...just watch your step." The guard edged past Cyrcius and made his way down the stairs.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 02:30 AM

Cyrcius lets him go past, then turns to the party, smiling, "Shall we continue, I can hopefully detect mundane traps, but we should figure out a way to avoid magic ones."

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 02:35 AM

Alright if we are done here, there is basically a trap every 30 steps for some reason.i Dont know what though he switches them every time he feels like it. *Tralen hoists the deadric axe over his shoulder then gets ready to go*

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 02:40 AM

Eventually the group had reached the wizard's workshop. They had disarmed and dispelled many traps on their way down. And had met little to no confrontation.

Now only a solid wooden door stood between them, and the wizard.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 02:41 AM

Cyrcius approaches the door, sizing it up for mundane traps.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 02:42 AM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 14 2005, 08:41 PM)

Cyrcius approaches the door, sizing it up for mundane traps.

Loranna casts a sanctuary and spell absorption on Cyrcuis, to protect him from normal and magical traps.

Silently, she beckons for everyone to get ready, as this will hopefully be fast and furious, in their favor.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 02:44 AM

*trelon clutches his axe with great strength and gets ready for anything*

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 02:44 AM

With the spell upon him, Cyrcius begins to slowly open the door.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 02:52 AM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 15 2005, 10:14 AM)

With the spell upon him, Cyrcius begins to slowly open the door.

The door seemed to have no traps set on it.

Inside the room, there were two large ramps, circling around a central 'pit' area of the room. In the pit area, three statues, styled in the shape of noble warriors stood still and motionless. The ramps both led up to a balcony type area, where at least three desks resided, one of which had a bright blue smoke coming from it.

On the balcony were three figures, one was an Altmer in a commoners robe, who was busy holding down a Redguard woman, her hair long and scruffy. The last figure was a posh looking Breton, who was currently holding up a small cup, in which the blue smoke was escaping from.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 02:53 AM

Cyrcius rushed forward, throwing a a hail of daggers at both the Altmer and the Breton, in the hopes to wound or distract them. When he had thrown his last one, he lept forward, scaling up the ramps and straight towards the Breton, praying that the rest of the party was behind him.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 02:56 AM

*Tralen starts running at full speed planning on tackling the altmer and hurting him as bad as the redguard could*

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 03:04 AM

Reichi ran up one of the ramps, head around to the balcony, drawing both his Dagger of Senses, and his Daedric Shortsword. When within range, he swung at the Breon.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 03:09 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 08:52 PM)

Having anticipated her companions going pell-mell, Loranna cast Fortify Speed and Strength for the party as soon as Cyrcius opened the door, and upon entering the room she took stock of the situation. There was that Redguard girl, perhaps the one Tralen mentioned, shrieking and diving for cover. There was a plainly-clad Altmer and a posh-looking Breton; Loranna guessed the Breton to be an apprentice based on his looks, for who sleeps in a sty and dresses like that?

Her eye on the statues, Loranna fires off Silence spells at the Breton and the Altmer, hoping to keep them from retaliating. She watches her friends attack, ready to heal as needed.

===

The Redguard girl hit the ground and, out of sight of the intruders, cast an invisibility spell, shielding her from sight. She drew forth an ebony mace from her robes, a fierce look in her eyes.

It was time to smack a spellcaster or two ...

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 03:18 AM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 15 2005, 10:23 AM)

The Breton, now distracted from his task, held out his hand. The daggers halted in mid-air, then fell, clattering loudly. He prepared a fireball in his hand and threw it towards the man.

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 15 2005, 10:26 AM)

*Tralen starts running at full speed planning on tackling the altmer and hurting him as bad as the redguard could*

The Altmer stood up, and planted his feet as the man came along the ramp. He cast a turn spell firstly before following up with a ball of poison.

QUOTE(Aki @ Apr 15 2005, 10:34 AM)

Reichi ran up one of the ramps, head around to the balcony, drawing both his Dagger of Senses, and his Daedric Shortsword. When within range, he swung at the Breon.

The Breton steped back, and cast a shield spell. He then conjured a mace and swung back at Reichi.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 10:39 AM)

The Breton was hit by the spell, and he fell silent, his eyes were wide with shock as he continued to await the other party member's attacks. The Altmer managed to avoid the spell, this time, at least.

Down in the pit of the room, the three statues stirred, and began to much up one of the ramps.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 03:19 AM

Cyrcius leaped, drop kicking the Breton, then slashing at him. The slash was half-hearted, but Cyrcius hoped to keep him from casting spells. The fireball had scorched him some, but he gritted his teeth and focused through the pain, mourning his scorched jacket. He felt his boots hit something that could not possibly be flesh, and swore at the fact that the Breton had got his shield up.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 03:22 AM

* Talen was confused**but he kept running**he tackled the altmer as hard as he could**he then flipped of and started swinging the axe not sure if he was hitting anything* *he then ran to look for the redguard girl that was no where in sight*

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 03:24 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 09:18 PM)

The Breton steped back, and cast a shield spell. He then conjured a mace and swung back at Reichi.
The Breton was hit by the spell, and he fell silent, his eyes were wide with shock as he continued to await the other party member's attacks. The Altmer managed to avoid the spell, this time, at least.

QUOTE

Cyrcius leaped, drop kicking the Breton, then slashing at him. The slash was half-hearted, but Cyrcius hoped to keep him from casting spells.

Reichi meanwhile, leapt at the Breton, slicing and slashing with his two weapons.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 03:27 AM

Loranna advances, worried for Tralen; he was a little more wild than she liked. Tralen and Cyrcius both had been targeted by magic, and needed healing ...

As Loranna advances though, she gets bowled over and falls to the ground, the Redguard girl coming into view behind her with her mace held in steely hands.

"Their mage is down," she shouts, casting an area-effect Dispel on the party. "Wake the golems!"

Loranna groans, triyng to get to her feet; the Redguard girl lashes the mace out at her again ...

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 03:39 AM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 15 2005, 10:49 AM)

The slash was a lucky one, it had left a small gash on the Breton's arm. He growled.

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 15 2005, 10:52 AM)

The Altmer was tackled down, amazed at the Redguard's uncanny ability to avoid spells. He rolled out of the way of multiple axe swings, then let out a sigh of relief to see him run away. The man turned towards Reichi and Cyrcius.

QUOTE(Aki @ Apr 15 2005, 10:54 AM)

Reichi meanwhile, leapt at the Breton, slicing and slashing with his two weapons.

One attack bounced off the wizard's shield, the second was parried by the wizard himself. He turned, atempting to bring his mace down on Reichi again.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 10:57 AM)

The breton nodded, and the three stone figures began jumping around the room, shooting random shockballs at the party members.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 03:42 AM

Cyrcius felt a shockball bite into his arm, but he kept on going. He rolled on the floor, grabbing two throwing daggers and sending them flying, one at the Altmer, the other at the girl (longshot that it was). He came out of his roll in an attempt to kick the Altmer's legs out from under him.

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 03:43 AM

Reichi blocked the mace with his shortsword, the sword's blade connecting with the shaft of the axe. Reichi pulled back his dagger and thrust it at the Breton's throat.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 03:49 AM

The Redguard girl pulls her head out of the way of Cyrcius's knife, but it grazes her cheek, causing blood to make paths almost like Loranna's tearstreaks down one side of her face. She yells in surprise.

Loranna gets to her knees, feeling the room shake as the mighty stone golems begin moving around - with a speed and grace that sent a shiver down her spine. The Redguard sees Loranna moving and snarls "You're healing, so take this!"

The girl casts a Dispel on Loranna, but Loranna's armor absorbs the spell; the Redguard screams again in frustration and swings at Loranna's head, but Loranna draws her sword and slashes the girl's hand in a somewhat lucky blow, causing her knees to buckle and her grip on the mace to fail.

"Sorry dear," Loranna says, about to cast an Absorb Fatigue spell to put the girl down, when one of the stone golems leaps between the two of them, lashing out at Loranna. It takes all of Loranna's effort to avoid getting pummeled by the huge fist, and the shockball it throws at her is too fast for her to dodge.

"Damnit ..." Loranna says as the Redguard scampers back; there were too many free-roaming enemy spellcasters now ...

Quickly, Loranna casts healing magics on Cyrcius, dodging the golem's next blast. "Everyone! We need a new plan of attack!" she yells.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 03:59 AM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 15 2005, 11:12 AM)

The dagger pierced the Altmer's arm, and he let out a loud scream. Then his scream broke off as he fell to the ground, hitting his head on the way down.

QUOTE(Aki @ Apr 15 2005, 11:13 AM)

Reichi blocked the mace with his shortsword, the sword's blade connecting with the shaft of the axe. Reichi pulled back his dagger and thrust it at the Breton's throat.

It was at this wonderful moment, that the Breton's shield spell wore off. He let out a gasp as he moved his hand in the way of the dagger to stop it. Not the smartest thing to do. He screamed, and leapt back, casting a restoration spell on himself. "You bastard!" He snarled, casting a small fortify spell.

The golem's continued their work, one chasing persistently after Loranna, the others yet to of found a specific target.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 04:01 AM

Cyrcius glanced at the Altmer, then grabbed several more daggers. He struck at the Breton from behind with his glass blade, and tossed several more throwing blades at the Redguard girl. Then he went pale as he saw one of the golems lumbering towards him.

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 04:05 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 09:59 PM)

Reichi didn't give him a respite, he leapt at the man again, this time ducking low, swinging one blade vertically, the other horizontally.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 04:10 AM

The Redguard girl keeps a golem between her and Cyrcius, and when she sees Reichi down the Breton, she fires off a spell that combines freezing cold damage with a paralysis effect. "Leave him alone!" she yells, her expression a mix of fear and rage.

Loranna growls as she avoids the golem's fists, though she has enough presence of mind to note that two of the spellcasters are mostly down for now - but that girl was still active ...

A stone fist the size of her chest pummels the air; Loranna ducks and with nothing to lose fires off an Absorb health spell - and feels the welcome rush of energy flowing from the golem into her.

"These ones are vulnerable to spells!" she yells to her companions. She fires off her strongest Absorb Health at the golem coming after her, mentally adding ... But they're still tough as a dozen oxen ...

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 04:21 AM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 15 2005, 11:31 AM)

The golem dived forward, launching a shockball then following up with a large fist. It's accuracy wasn't the greatest.

QUOTE(Aki @ Apr 15 2005, 11:35 AM)

Reichi didn't give him a respite, he leapt at the man again, this time ducking low, swinging one blade vertically, the other horizontally.

The Breton jumps back, the horizontal strike cutting across his shin. He let out a shriek and dived backwards, the Redguard's spell, was hurtling towards both of them.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 11:40 AM)

The golem slumped forward a bit, feeling the sting of the absorb spell. It straightened itself up and swung at Loranna again.

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 04:22 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 07:21 PM)

The golem dived forward, launching a shockball then following up with a large fist. It's accuracy wasn't the greatest.
The Breton jumps back, the horizontal strike cutting across his shin. He let out a shriek and dived backwards, the Redguard's spell, was hurtling towards both of them.
The golem slumped forward a bit, feeling the sting of the absorb spell. It straightened itself up and swung at Loranna again.

After using his spear’s enchantment to give himself a quick boost Teleran sprung at one of the golems, leaving his false arm behind. A shockball almost took his head off as one of his daggers leapt to intercept. The silver spun to the ground, no longer useful as a dagger. He looked down at the golem realized that whether the dagger bit or not, this was going to hurt. He plummeted towards the golem, bracing for impact.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 04:23 AM

Cyrcius threw one last dagger at the Breton, then ducked and grabbed the mace the girl had dropped, wondering how it had got so near to him. He dodged a shockball in doing so, and began to slam the golem with the mace, clumsily, but with all his strength.

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 04:25 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 10:10 PM)

Reichi tossed his shortsword at the spell, the spell struck the blade, and a sheet of ice formed over it, and it continued to fall to the ground. Reichi turned on the breton, he swung again at him.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 04:35 AM

*Confused and full of rage because of his traitorous old friend Trelan looks for the girl*Trelan sees the girl and wonders why she is attacking his comrades,but runs and helps fight the golum with fierce swings of his axe*

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 04:36 AM

"Everyone, focus your attacks on one golem!" Loranna yells, activating her bracelet of levitation and swooping out of the reach of the golem swinging at her. "They'll go down faster!"

Teleran and Cyrcius were attacking physically; Loranna re-fortifys the party's strength as she turns to face the golem Teleran has jumped on.

The Redguard girl pauses, seeing Reichi block her spell with a thrown weapon. "Damn you ..." she says, tears mixing with blood on her cheeks. "Damn you ..."

She shakes her head; this fight was going nowhere. The Breton was down, the Altmer was down, she couldn't keep up with all the intruders and the golems were doing their thing anyway. This fight, even with the golems still up, looked to be going against her master.

Still, she was compelled to try something, even if it seemed hopeless; looking to make sure no one was about to chop her head off, she runs to the Breton, pulling out a healing potion.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 04:39 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 09:36 PM)

Tris flicked a knife through the air, to shatter the vial of healing potion.

"What are you doing, girl?" he yelled. "You want to be a slave forever? The others are all free, see, your old friend is with us. Live free and happy or side with the wizard and die, up to you!"

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 04:48 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Apr 15 2005, 11:52 AM)

Feeling Teleran on it's back, the golem began to thrash around wildly, running into walls and such.

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 15 2005, 11:53 AM)

The golem stumbled back, a small chip of rock falling from it's face. It let out a mighty roar before charging forward again.

QUOTE(Aki @ Apr 15 2005, 11:55 AM)

Reichi tossed his shortsword at the spell, the spell struck the blade, and a sheet of ice formed over it, and it continued to fall to the ground. Reichi turned on the breton, he swung again at him.

The Breton fell backwards, narrowly avoiding Reichi's strike. On his way down, he cast an absorb spell at Reichi, hoping to weaken him somewhat.

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 15 2005, 12:05 PM)

The axe hits the golem, dust and small rocks falling from the small gash in it's back. It turned swing a wild fist at Tleran.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 12:06 PM)

The Breton looks up, and reaches for the healing potion...

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 12:09 PM)

Tris flicked a knife through the air, to shatter the vial of healing potion.

...only to have it shatter and the contents to spill over his face.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 04:49 AM

Cyrcius leapt out of the golem's way, slamming at it's legs with all his might, trying to trip it.

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 04:51 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 10:48 PM)

The Breton fell backwards, narrowly avoiding Reichi's strike. On his way down, he cast an absorb spell at Reichi, hoping to weaken him somewhat.
.

The spell hit. Reichi fell to one knee, the spell taking effect.

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 04:52 AM

*Tlaren gets hit by the blow**Hurt but not unconcious he gets back up and starts swiging with a harsh rage*

Posted by: Jakut Apr 15 2005, 04:55 AM

Didryn stands by the entrance to the room, an arrow readied, trying to get a clear shot at the Breton without endangering his comrades unneccesarily. As Reichi falls, Didryn sees an opening and releases the arrow across the room.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 04:55 AM

The Redguard girl looks at Tris as he shatters the potion, her lips opening as if to yell at him, but no words come out.

She looks over at Tralen, her mouth opening and closing ... then she looks down at the fallen Breton ...

" ... Damn you!" she yells, giving the wizard a kick strong enough to dent mithril right to his head.

Loranna, meanwhile, decides to just go with the flow, and alternates Absorb Health spells on Teleran's golem with support magic as needed.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 05:02 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 09:55 PM)

"That's more like it," Tris said. He darted forward, quicker than the eye could follow, to embed his enchanted ebony sword in the fallen Breton.

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 05:03 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 07:48 PM)

Feeling Teleran on it's back, the golem began to thrash around wildly, running into walls and such.

Teleran leapt from the golem, just as his perch was crushed against the wall. Having left his dagger stuck in the golem he searched for another object to attack with, launching some of his silver daggers at it ineffectually. He brought his spear overhead and hurled it at the golem.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 05:10 AM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 15 2005, 12:19 PM)

Cyrcius leapt out of the golem's way, slamming at it's legs with all his might, trying to trip it.

There was a loud thunk, and the golem cocked it's head at Cyrcius. It leant down and put it's face a way out from his and snarled something a lot like "BOO" before bringing both it's hands down, trying to crush him.

QUOTE(Piffski @ Apr 15 2005, 12:22 PM)

*Tlaren gets hit by the blow**Hurt but not unconcious he gets back up and starts swiging with a harsh rage*

The axe connects again and more dust and rocks fall from the golem, it snarls even louder and spins around. It's arms flailing wildly.

QUOTE(Jakut @ Apr 15 2005, 12:25 PM)

The breton looks up quick enough to have an arrow punctre his shoulder. He let out a shrill scream...

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 12:25 PM)

...The scream continues as his free hand lifts to his head. A restoration spell on his mind...

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 12:32 PM)

"That's more like it," Tris said. He darted forward, quicker than the eye could follow, to embed his enchanted ebony sword in the fallen Breton.

...But yet again the breton finds himself to slow yet again. A sword was now punctred through his stomach. With his last ounce of strength he lifts his fingers to Tris' forehead, a fireball on his lips.

QUOTE(Teleran @ Apr 15 2005, 12:33 PM)

The spear punctred the golem's chest. And it stumbled forwards, threatening to fall on Teleran.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 05:12 AM

Cyrcius rolled out of the way just in time. The golem barely clipped his arm but it still felt numb. He smashed at it with renewed energy, hitting it at least a dozen times with his now somewhat failing strength.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 05:14 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 10:10 PM)

The breton looks up quick enough to have an arrow punctre his shoulder. He let out a shrill scream...
...The scream continues as his free hand lifts to his head. A restoration spell on his mind...
...But yet again the breton finds himself to slow yet again. A sword was now punctred through his stomach. With his last ounce of strength he lifts his fingers to Tris' forehead, a fireball on his lips.

The reflection enchantments on Tris's clothing reflected most of the fireball back into the dying man's face, but it was so close to his face that the heat and light stung his eyes; he reeled backward, hands over his face, temporarily blinded.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 05:19 AM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 14 2005, 11:12 PM)

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 14 2005, 11:14 PM)

Tris feels a healing spell affect him, and hears the girl say " ... For reminding me of what blood flows in these viens; careful, lest you step in the path of the golems."

The Redguard girl takes Tris's arm, and he feels a light kiss on his cheek before she pulls him out of the way of the melee. He can hear the Breton get one last kick.

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 05:23 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 08:10 PM)

The spear punctred the golem's chest. And it stumbled forwards, threatening to fall on Teleran.

Teleran pushed at the falling golem as it fell, straining to get a grasp on it with telekinesis; it still had some power left in it, the telekinetic force slid right off. As it continued falling forwards he jumped away to avoid being crushed.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 05:25 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 10:19 PM)

Loranna, seeing Cyrcius tiring, casts a Restore Fatigue spell to bolster him, followed swiftly by another Absorb Health to help take down the golem he's fighting. Dust and pebbles crumble off the golem between the combined force of their assault.
Tris feels a healing spell affect him, and hears the girl say " ... For reminding me of what blood flows in these viens; careful, lest you step in the path of the golems."

The Redguard girl takes Tris's arm, and he feels a light kiss on his cheek before she pulls him out of the way of the melee. He can hear the Breton get one last kick.

"When you change your mind, you go all the way," Tris said, laughing. He could see now; he glanced at the others and decided they weren't in immediate danger.

The Altmer wizard worried him. The last thing they needed was a wizard who had only been PRETENDING to be unconscious. He bent down beside him quickly - to clap a pair of slave bracers over his wrists.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 05:29 AM

QUOTE(Lord Sephirus @ Apr 15 2005, 12:42 PM)

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 12:49 PM)

The golem crumbled, screaming loudly. Shortly there was naught but a pile of rubble left in it's wake.

QUOTE(Teleran @ Apr 15 2005, 12:53 PM)

The golem fell, and the ground shook. Clouds of dust and smoke clouded the room, one of the golem's detactched arms was shaped into a rude hand gesture. For reasons unknown.

There was now only one left, it looked over the party oddly. Before conjuring a shock spell.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 05:36 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 11:29 PM)

The golem crumbled, screaming loudly. Shortly there was naught but a pile of rubble left in it's wake.
The golem fell, and the ground shook. Clouds of dust and smoke clouded the room, one of the golem's detactched arms was shaped into a rude hand gesture. For reasons unknown.

There was now only one left, it looked over the party oddly. Before conjuring a shock spell.

Loranna feels the shock spell make it past her magical defenses; however, being Nord, she grits her teeth and gives the golem a most wicked smile.

"Nice shot," she says, raising her hands ...

"Allow me to help," the Redguard says, raising her hands as well; an Absorb Helath spell streaks across the room, hitting the golem right as a Frostbolt spell races to catch up.

The Redguard gives Tris a somewhat bitter laugh. "My mind," she says, "was only partially my own in recent times ..." A frown creases her face. "Partially ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 05:39 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 10:36 PM)

"Sort that out later, right now we need to kill this thing," Tris said to the girl.

He hated being shocked. And the less armored party members couldn't survive such attacks for long.

His own best magic attack was a shock spell. But right now he unleashed pure destruction on the advancing golem.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 05:45 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 01:06 PM)

The golem lets out a roar, and falls backwards. Landing immaturely on his rump he snarls again, before launching two more shock spells and climbing to his feet.

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 01:09 PM)

Tris' attack sent the golem stumbling back, barely keeping it's footing. It leant down and picked up the other golem's rude gesturing arm and threw it at the group.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 05:47 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 10:45 PM)

The golem lets out a roar, and falls backwards. Landing immaturely on his rump he snarls again, before launching two more shock spells and climbing to his feet.
Tris' attack sent the golem stumbling back, barely keeping it's footing. It leant down and picked up the other golem's rude gesturing arm and threw it at the group.

Tris grabbed the girl by the waist and threw himself sideways, out of the path of the flying arm.

"I think we made it mad," he said grimly, spinning to face it, sword in hand.

He brought the ebony blade down on the massive stone body.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 05:49 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 11:45 PM)

Loranna hurriedly casts powerful healing spells to heal people up before the shock spells hit, and keeps casting healing and resist lightning spells.

"Will ... you ... fall ... DOWN!!!" she yells at the golem. When the arm comes flying, she hits the deck.

The Redguard grunts in pain, the shock damage and near-immediate healing leaving her feeling out of sorts. " ... Magicka potion ..." she mutters, fumbling for a vial on her belt. She gulps it down and glowers at the golem, before Tris sends her out of harm's way.

"Thanks," she says, casting a frost spell for good measure at the now smitten golem.

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 05:53 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 08:45 PM)

Teleran stopped the arm’s flight and sent it back at the golem. It was joined in its flight by his ebony spear and many daggers. As they flew to their target Teleran fell to the ground, panting from the exertion of throwing stone around. He grimaced as he almost lost hold of the spear.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 05:59 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 01:17 PM)

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 01:19 PM)

QUOTE(Teleran @ Apr 15 2005, 01:23 PM)

There was a loud cracking noise, and dust escaped from the joint connecting the golem's arm to it's torso. Slowly it slid off, and landed beside Tris. The golem screame in rage and stepped towards Tris, only to be stopped short by a barrage of frost spells.

Ice formed on it's chest, and it was slammed right in the face with an arm, it fell to the ground as a spear, and several daggers flew overhead. The golem rolled over, and attempted to get up, but it's own arm gave way under it's weight and it collapsed, exploding in a cloud of dust.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 06:03 AM

Loranna coughs as the cloud of stone dust fills the air; she covers her face and tries not to breathe too much of the dust in.

" ... Okay, that was just too much," she says, already going around and administering healing spells to all and sundry.

" ... That one was special," the redguard girl says grimly. "A little too special ..."

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 06:10 AM

Teleran pulled himself up from the ground as Loranna healed him, “Thanks…Lor.” He said as his breathing normalized.

He caught a glint of gold and threw himself back to the ground in order to see if it was actually there. Confirming its presence, he yelled, “There’s something under there!”

Belying his earlier fatigue he sprinted over and threw the stone aside to get to the golden object.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 06:18 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Apr 15 2005, 01:40 PM)

The shining golden object was...of all things, a crown. Three points were visible on it, the one at the front of the crown had a large, stone fist engraved into it.

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 06:22 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 09:18 PM)

The shining golden object was...of all things, a crown. Three points were visible on it, the one at the front of the crown had a large, stone fist engraved into it.

Teleran places the crown upon his head. "I wonder what that stone fist means."

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 06:27 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Apr 15 2005, 01:52 PM)

Teleran places the crown upon his head. "I wonder what that stone fist means."

Teleran felt a strength like none other he had felt before surge through his veins. Everything felt lighter, but oddly heavier at the same time. His fingernails turned a dark black and his skin began to develop large cracks. Much like ones seen in worn stones, he had kept much of what he originally looked like. But now seemed more...rockish, bulky and blocky.

Walking would prove to be an interesting task to master.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 07:18 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 15 2005, 12:27 AM)

Loranna's eyebrows raise as she sees the now rock-hard Teleran. "Um Tel dear ... can you take that off, or are you like Marein was now?" she asks with some concern.

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 07:21 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 10:18 PM)

Loranna's eyebrows raise as she sees the now rock-hard Teleran. "Um Tel dear ... can you take that off, or are you like Marein was now?" she asks with some concern.

Teleran felt power flowing through him. “Alright this is... GAH!” His tone quickly changed when he looked down at himself to see what looked like stone. He tore off the crown and flung it into the air, floating overhead. When he realized he had gone back to normal after removing the crown he brought it back down.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Apr 15 2005, 01:21 AM)

"Now you know why that golem was special," the Redguard says, accepting Loranna's healing touch with a stoic expression.

"So we see," Loranna says, glancing over at Teleran and shaking her head a little. " ... Well, it's ... rather interesting ..."

Oh, stop it Loranna; it's not like you're not brash yourself, she mentally chides, giving Teleran a smile.

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 07:40 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 14 2005, 10:27 PM)

Smiling nervously Teleran wondered aloud, “Well, no lasting effects from wearing it so it’s not like Marein’s was. I suppose I should be fine, so long as I don’t eat it. I should see what it can do. Yes definitely, see what it can do...”

Tentatively he placed the crown back on his head and felt power flowing through his veins once more. He tried to walk heaving a leg forward in a step. He barely caught himself before falling over, which at the moment would be very difficult to get back up from.

His motions were jerky, far too much power behind every movement. He pushed himself back up to stand and almost fell over backwards from pushing too hard. He staggered forward into a wall as he overcompensated. The wall cracked under the impact.

“Hmm, this will take some getting used to.” His voice had a strange gravelly quality to it, though was not so to his own ears.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 07:48 AM

Back on the balcony, the Altmer wizard stirred, then sat up. "What the--" He started, fiddling with the slave bracers now on his wrists.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 07:50 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 15 2005, 12:48 AM)

Back on the balcony, the Altmer wizard stirred, then sat up. "What the--" He started, fiddling with the slave bracers now on his wrists.

"Oh, our property has awakened," Tris said, glancing back at the wizard. He smiled at the young Redguard lady. "I believe you will enjoy this. Loranna, you coming?"

He strolled over to the wizard and leaned down. "Hello there. I've never owned a slave before. It's not very pleasant, is it. But then I take it you're not a very pleasant person. I'm wondering what we should do about that."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 07:54 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 01:50 AM)

The Redguard woman gave a small, satisfied smile. "He is indeed an unpleasant fellow; you would be shocked to hear what he says about Bretons when he thought none could hear."

Loranna frowns a little, but follows Tris. "Hello there, serjo," she says to the Altmer, semi-aware most Altmer would probably be annoyed to be called by a Dunmer term. "We seem to have an interesting situation here ..."

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 08:00 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 03:20 PM)

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 03:24 PM)

The Altmer glared at the Redguard woman, before turning to Loranna. "Serjo" he muttered under his breath, with a grimace. "'Interesting'...that's a very odd way of looking at things. I'd use chaotic, myself."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 08:04 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 15 2005, 01:00 AM)

"WHAT?!" He shouted, getting to his feet. "I don't know how I got into these things but I certainly do know who can get me out!" He remarked cockily, turning to see the corpse of his former partner. "Damnit..."
The Altmer glared at the Redguard woman, before turning to Loranna. "Serjo" he muttered under his breath, with a grimace. "'Interesting'...that's a very odd way of looking at things. I'd use chaotic, myself."

"The situation is quite under control. I'm the great wizard... Tris."

Tris grinned hugely.

"Well, no, I'm not. I'm just a guy who used to be able to run fast before someone cut off my foot. But I'm still in better shape than you are!"

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 08:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 02:04 AM)

The Redguard woman looks questioningly at Tris, not having noticed any sign of being crippled while the handsome Breton was merrily slaying golems and busting vials.

Loranna glances to the Redguard and mutters "Yes it's true; long story."

To the Altmer, Loranna says "He's got a point; moreover, I am still wondering what exactly to do with you. There's a number of people outside who have had to wear those little accesories you now so proudly bear; perhaps they can offer us some insights on what to do next ..."

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 08:13 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 03:34 PM)

The Altmer whinced through gritted teeth, turning away from the Breton abruptly.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 03:38 PM)

Only to NOW be facing Loranna. His expression became worried as she told him about the slaves outside. "No...no please! Not them! Look, you really think that it was my idea to have slaves? It wasn't! It was all the work of that bastard over there!" He snarled, pointing to the Breton wizard's corpse.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 08:15 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 15 2005, 01:13 AM)

The Altmer whinced through gritted teeth, turning away from the Breton abruptly.
Only to NOW be facing Loranna. His expression became worried as she told him about the slaves outside. "No...no please! Not them! Look, you really think that it was my idea to have slaves? It wasn't! It was all the work of that bastard over there!" He snarled, pointing to the Breton wizard's corpse.

"Yeah, I believe that, the evil Breton wizard dragged your tall skinny carrot colored self all the way from Summerset Isle and made you do his evil work," Tris said.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 08:18 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 02:15 AM)

"Yeah, I believe that, the evil Breton wizard dragged your tall skinny carrot colored self all the way from Summerset Isle and made you do his evil work," Tris said.

The Redguard girl looks away from the Altmer, fiddling with her hair.

"So you were a slave yourself? Then what have you to fear from your fellow slaves?" Loranna asks, managing to sound honestly curious. "Surely they will understand your plight ..."

She pauses. " ... Or as much of it as they were allowed to understand before they were freed," she adds, glancing at the dead Breton, then back at the Altmer. "But surely that won't be a problem ..."

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 08:18 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 14 2005, 11:13 PM)

“I doubt they’ll be satisfied with blaming an already dead Breton when they have an equally guilty Altmer at their tender mercies,” Teleran grinned, his stone face granting it an menacing quality. “Let’s throw him to the slaves and let them decide what to do with him. If they let him go then maybe he is telling the truth. I don’t think they will though, now will they.”

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 08:24 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 03:45 PM)

"Yeah, I believe that, the evil Breton wizard dragged your tall skinny carrot colored self all the way from Summerset Isle and made you do his evil work," Tris said.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 03:48 PM)

QUOTE(Teleran @ Apr 15 2005, 03:48 PM)

He shot a worried look at Teleran, but did not say a word. His hand began to run along the top of the table he was leaning against.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 08:27 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 15 2005, 01:24 AM)

The Altmer didn't answer, he just looked around nervously before backing up into a table, spilling several liquids. "I'm not a slave, not a real slave, at least." He said feebly, looking at them all, "I just help out in the workshop, this is where my buisness stays."
He shot a worried look at Teleran, but did not say a word. His hand began to run along the top of the table he was leaning against.

"Hands off the table," Tris said sharply. "All right, I believe in rough justice, and you're a long way from home, and you're annoying me with your lies. Let's take him outside and see what the others want to do with him. Or we can drag him into Westcastle and let them hang him for enslaving Bretons. Either is fine."

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 08:29 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 14 2005, 11:27 PM)

“Hanging’s too good for him,” Teleran grumbled. “Let’s see what the others can think up, I’m sure he has given them plenty of ideas during their stay.”

‘Better idea! Better idea! Let me take him, flesh so tender so soft to tear. Wizard flesh should be enjoyable.’ A voice echoed in Teleran’s head.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 08:31 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 02:27 AM)

"Let us decide his fate," the Redguard pipes in. "The people he most wronged should have the first say in his punishment!"

Loranna bites her lip. " ... Personally, I'd just put him to sleep now and be done with it," she says. "But then ... I'm a girl, no offense to present company." She bows to the Redguard. "I can see some case for letting the former slaves decide the fate of the former masters - I just urge them to keep it quick and clean."

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 08:37 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 03:57 PM)

QUOTE(Teleran @ Apr 15 2005, 03:59 PM)

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 04:01 PM)

He bit his bottom lip, looking around nervously again. His hands began to shake, he fell to his knees, his arms hung limp. He looked like a small child who didn't want to do what they were told.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 08:39 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 15 2005, 01:37 AM)

"Of course." He said, sadly, liding his clenched fist from the table. He came to the drastic conclusion that arguing wasn't the most helpful ally to him at this moment in time. And decided to keep quiet.
He bit his bottom lip, looking around nervously again. His hands began to shake, he fell to his knees, his arms hung limp. He looked like a small child who didn't want to do what they were told.

"Let me see what's in your hand," Tris said.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 08:41 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 02:39 AM)

"Let me see what's in your hand," Tris said.

The Redguard woman's eyes flash.

Loranna raises her hands, ready to fire an paralysis spell should the Altmer try anything. A look of exasperation and sorrow comes across her face; seeing a grown man act so pitably was hard to take.

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 08:41 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 14 2005, 11:39 PM)

"Let me see what's in your hand," Tris said.

“Show the nice man what you're holding,” Teleran said, glowering at the Altmer.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 08:44 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 04:09 PM)

"Let me see what's in your hand," Tris said.

The man growled, his limbs tensing again. He held out his hand and opened it, sitting in his palm was a small pile of powder.

"Can't a person take a remnant of his work with him? Even if it is to the grave."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 08:45 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 15 2005, 01:44 AM)

"What is that?" Tris asked.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 08:51 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 02:45 AM)

"What is that?" Tris asked.

"That's ground essence of a plant that grows by this lake," the Redguard girl says quickly. "To inhale it is to be left rooted to the spot for a moment; he means to try and escape his punishment."

Loranna glares at the man. "You can swallow it now, or we can toss it on your corpse when you're buried," she says, her exasperation growing. Either way ..."

She casts her spell, adding " ... we'll take that from you, dear."

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 08:57 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 04:21 PM)

The man sighed, "fine." He said flatly, pouring the powder into Loranna's hand.

Outside the tower-

As the group approached the various ex-slaves, they all began to seem a bit confused. "Why's he in slave bracers?" One asked noone in particular. They all had some sort of an idea of what was going on.

Some of the former slaves gathered up their gardening instruments, others took turns in approaching the man and giving him a quick jab. Something to soften him up before they really went to work.

Some of them caught sight of the Redguard woman, and their faces lit up. "Sharlian! We thought you had been killed!" Shouted one of them, approaching her.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 09:14 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 15 2005, 01:57 AM)

The man sighed, "fine." He said flatly, pouring the powder into Loranna's hand.

Outside the tower-

As the group approached the various ex-slaves, they all began to seem a bit confused. "Why's he in slave bracers?" One asked noone in particular. They all had some sort of an idea of what was going on.

Some of the former slaves gathered up their gardening instruments, others took turns in approaching the man and giving him a quick jab. Something to soften him up before they really went to work.

Some of them caught sight of the Redguard woman, and their faces lit up. "My! We thought you had been killed!" Shouted one of them, approaching her.

Tris watched the people, with his brow furrowed. He was struggling to decide what he thought. These people had been terrorized so badly. They needed to feel brave again, and destroying the person who had enslaved them could help them. Yet it wasn't pretty.

"He's yours now," Tris called to the slaves. "It's up to you what to do with him. But remember that just because you were treated as animals doesn't make you animals."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 09:20 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 15 2005, 02:57 AM)

Sharlian blinks, having evidentally expected a more lukewarm response. She finds herself surrounded by former comrades and says " ... Varnan? Dandre?"

The Redguard's face trembles as she accepts the proffered hands of the former slaves, shivering, finally feeling free to let herself express the emotions she had been holding back. " ... We're free; we're free ...!"

Loranna, seeing Sharlian reunite with her companions, smiles, though Tris's words bring her up short. "Tris is right," she says. "Show him he didn't break your spirits after all."

Posted by: Teleran Apr 15 2005, 09:25 AM

‘Slice him up slice him up, kill him KILL HIM! Let us join take his life let us drink deep. NO, make it last, cut him lightly, it’ll make the fun last longer.’

“Shut up,” Teleran mumbled looking at the ground.

Posted by: w0nders Apr 15 2005, 09:26 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 04:44 PM)

"Aye, lad." A Nord said as he punched the Altmer one last time. One would think he wasn't really paying attention.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 04:50 PM)

Some of the slaves rejoiced with Sharlian, the others rejoiced with their Altmer friend. "GAH! NO! Not the...not the...AAHH!" Blood was spilt on the nicely kept lawn that day, in a rather gruesome manner.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 09:32 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Apr 15 2005, 02:26 AM)

"Aye, lad." A Nord said as he punched the Altmer one last time. One would think he wasn't really paying attention.
Some of the slaves rejoiced with Sharlian, the others rejoiced with their Altmer friend. "GAH! NO! Not the...not the...AAHH!" Blood was spilt on the nicely kept lawn that day, in a rather gruesome manner.

"I'm not sure that was the right thing to say," Tris said very softly to Loranna, watching as the slaves took out their frustrations. He had made up his mind not to let the man die too slowly - his mercy extended that far - but Altmer were fragile and intervention wasn't necessary. The slaves didn't seem to mind, however.

"Ciel would probably tell me I should have taken him into Westcastle," Tris said. "To be put on trial, or something, so the law could deal with him. But what is the law, if it isn't the voice of the community? This man put himself outside the gates. And now he doesn't reap the benefits of being within them."

He turned his back on the grisley scene.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 09:38 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 03:32 AM)

"I'm not sure that was the right thing to say," Tris said very softly to Loranna, watching as the slaves took out their frustrations. He had made up his mind not to let the man die too slowly - his mercy extended that far - but Altmer were fragile and intervention wasn't necessary. The slaves didn't seem to mind, however.

"Ciel would probably tell me I should have take him into Westcastle," Tris said. "To be put on trial, or something, so the law could deal with him. But what is the law, if it isn't the voice of the community? This man put himself outside the gates. And now he doesn't reap the benefits of being within them."

He turned his back on the grisley scene.

Loranna turns her back as well, her expression chagrined. "No, it wasn't," she says softly. "I was careless with my thoughts and words and now that wretch died more painfully than I had hoped ..."

She sighs. "We did what we thought was best, given the circumstances," she says to Tris. "Had the mer caught our blades or spells during the fight, we'd have called it justice without worry, no?"

She puts a hand on Tris's shoulder. " ... Yeah; I feel a bit bad about this ..." she confesses. She looks like she wants to say more, but can't find the right words ...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 15 2005, 09:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 02:38 AM)

Tris put an arm around her. "Not your fault. You didn't make him an evil person, and you can't save people from the consequences of their actions. Evil is ugly and breeds ugliness, that's all. What if we let him go, and he did the same thing in some other village? Called it 'rebuilding'?"

He smiled. "Still... I think we should search this place and be on our way back with the weeds."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 15 2005, 09:47 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 03:43 AM)

Loranna smiles, letting her arm wrap around Tris's back. "I'd felt the ugliness here in my bones it felt like, when we first saw the tower," she tells him. "Even more than before I understand why beauty is so important in our lives ..."

"Yes; let's search this place, see that its spoils go to those who can best use them; Cyrcius could use some new items and I think the slaves deserve compensation from their former masters beyond the bloodletting. Then let's go back to our witches and have them brew a potion for our friend; lovely as High Rock is I can feel Morrowind starting to call to me again."

Sharlian, meanwhile, is reacquainting herself with her friends, looking grateful and happy.

Posted by: Lord Sephirus Apr 15 2005, 02:29 PM

Watching the scene with the Altmer first with amusment, then detached regard as the slaves killed him, he was suspicious of Sharlian, but was willing to try and trust her. He walked up to her and said "Did the wizards teach you those spells, they were very interesting." He sidled up to her conspiratorially and in a loud stage whisper said "you wouldn't happen to know where the the two wizards kept their treasure, do you. I'm sure you'd get a share."

Posted by: Piffski Apr 15 2005, 10:45 PM

Formaly Trelan but finding out his real name Kagen,he stands there knowing that he nor his comrades are slaves anymore...

Posted by: sanm501 Apr 15 2005, 11:23 PM

back in the cave
Norilar walked over to Tohe and said "Why is someone so young as your self out in the cold and damp cave" he said with a smile his grey eyes reflecting the dim light

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 11:34 PM

The Cave

"Along for the adventure, that and i wanted to see home again," Tohe replied,looking out of the cave, into the daylight. His long brown hair fell over his face, partially obscuring it and the claw marks, scars, that were upon it.

Near the Wizards' Tower

Reihoi watched as the slaves enacted their vengeance on their former master. "Note to self: Never own slaves..." he muttered.

Posted by: sanm501 Apr 15 2005, 11:45 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Apr 15 2005, 04:34 PM)

Norilar looked at the breton and thin at the entrance to the cave and replyed "i have asked many what bringes them to venture out into the wild you have ansered the best." "Normaly they say for money or fame.." "but to go home what has drawn you away for it?"

Posted by: Aki Apr 15 2005, 11:50 PM

Tohe looks down at the cave floor. "Parents died. I had to find someone to live with, so i sought out Reichi in Morrowind, after attending to my wounds. " Tohe replied. "He was a friend of my parents."

Posted by: sanm501 Apr 16 2005, 12:00 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Apr 15 2005, 04:50 PM)

Norilar stared at the wall for a wile before saying " i too have lost have lost ones that i have loved." "My brother caught Porphyric Hemophilia and has run off to some hidden place that seems to evades me." he looked at the breton. "so i have been seeking revenge on the ones that gave it to him."

Posted by: Aki Apr 16 2005, 12:04 AM

"Porphyric Hemophilia....thats Vamprism..." Tohe said, more to himself than anything. "We're here looking for the cure to Vampirism, for a friend, so, perhaps you should stick around a while, you might be able to help your brother."

Posted by: sanm501 Apr 16 2005, 12:06 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Apr 15 2005, 05:04 PM)

Norilar smiled and said " It has been long sence hope has been in my heart". that all he could say before a small tear leaked from his eye

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 16 2005, 04:13 AM

The group ransacked the tower, taking anything unique, anything unusual. Loranna felt that the slaves should receive some compensation for their imprisonment, and Tris was willing enough to share money with them. But adventurers deserved their pay too. They had risked their lives to free people too cowardly too risk their own to get free - that's what made them adventurers and not slaves.

Tris approached Sharlian. "Are you going to be okay now? All healed, got someplace to go?"

Posted by: Loranna Apr 16 2005, 04:21 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 10:13 PM)

As Loranna and the others handle final details, Sharlian gives Tris a tight, but friendly, smile; her hair had been combed a bit but still framed her face with a mass of tight curls.

" ... I think I will be," she says, nodding. "As for someplace to go ... hrn. It's been so long, I barely remember anything about my old family, other than they're in Hammerfell - or were, last I knew. For all I know they could have left."

She looks at the tower. "This place, ugly as it is, has been the only home I have known for a long while; I'm thinking I'll stay here, at least for a time."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 16 2005, 04:31 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 09:21 PM)

"Are you sure?" Tris said. "Out here in the middle of nowhere? There's food and drink in the city, a warm bed at an inn with someone else to clean up after you. You're not running from the law, are you? What were you doing in High Rock when you got captured, anyway?"

Posted by: Loranna Apr 16 2005, 04:39 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 10:31 PM)

Sharlian's smile fades, turning into a slight frown.

" ... That," she says, her voice a bit stiff, "was not something I was privy to, then."

Her tone lightens some. "I can get supplies easily enough," she assures Tris. "And the nearest city is but an Intervention spell away. I simply do not feel quite ready to leave this place, is all."

"And what of you and your companions?" she asks. "Where will you go now that you have freed us and destroyed Louisie Nermarc and Landil?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 16 2005, 04:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 09:39 PM)

Tris wasn't certain what it meant not to be privy to what you were doing in an entirely different country, but it didn't seem to be a subject Sharlian wanted him to pry into.

"His name was Louisie? I killed the evil wizard Louisie? Damn, poor bastard, I feel sorry for him now. His name is worse than mine."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 16 2005, 04:51 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 10:43 PM)

Sharlian laughs, her voice strong and her smile as lovely as only a Redguard's smile could be.

"Doubtless he endured much ribbing about it before he turned to taking slaves," she says. "The last person to laugh at his name was never heard from again."

Perhaps it was her laugh, but something in her features struck Tris as exotic. The effect was quite pleasing, to be sure, and she came alive when she laughed more than he had seen her do since he first met her.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 16 2005, 04:55 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 09:51 PM)

"You're part Akaviri, aren't you?" Tris said, touching her soft curly hair. "I have a friend who's Akaviri, but she's pale as porcelein, not dark."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 16 2005, 05:04 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 10:55 PM)

"You're part Akaviri, aren't you?" Tris said, touching her soft curly hair. "I have a friend who's Akaviri, but she's pale as porcelein, not dark."

"Your friend must not be of Redguard stock, then," Sharlian says, her eyes closing for a moment as Tris touches her hair. "But yes, there is Akaviri blood in my family. You're the first to really notice in a while; then again, Louisie cared more about his precious golems and gargoyles than about how I looked, and Landil used to complain how we men all looked alike."

"You have not yet told me what your next plans are," she says, staring into his eyes.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 16 2005, 05:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 10:04 PM)

"I was hoping to get to know you better," he said. "But you're staying here."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 16 2005, 05:10 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 11:06 PM)

"I was hoping to get to know you better," he said. "But you're staying here."

"And you are dashing off to slay more evil wizards right away, free more oppresed people, gain fame and fortune and the attentions of all the pretty girls out there," Sharlian says, one hand resting on her hip. "And there is no time for you to stop and enjoy the view of this lake from the top of the tower, nor catch your breath after your mighty struggle, nor even to talk more of your daring deeds to a wizard's apprentice in a lonely tower."

The corners of her lips curl upward.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 16 2005, 05:12 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 10:10 PM)

"I might be able to do some of that," Tris said. They were standing very close. "For a little while."

Posted by: Loranna Apr 16 2005, 05:15 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Apr 15 2005, 11:12 PM)

"I might be able to do some of that," Tris said. They were standing very close. "For a little while."

"I can recommend the view from the top of the tower," Sharlian says, leaning an infinitesimally bit closer to Tris. "Shall we?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Apr 16 2005, 05:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Apr 15 2005, 10:15 PM)

"I can recommend the view from the top of the tower," Sharlian says, leaning an infinitesimally bit closer to Tris. "Shall we?"

Tris smiled, and let her take the lead.

Posted by: Loranna Apr 16 2005, 05:21 AM

Moving right along ...

LOCK ON!!!

Loranna