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Posted by: Loranna Oct 14 2005, 02:11 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:

Newcomers, we ask you to http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737&view=findpost&p=2871855 before starting up; everyone will be happier for it Also, read http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737 as soon as possible; this will give you an idea of who is in the RP.

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, Chatspike server). 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, on the Chatspike server. 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.

If you do not have MIRC, you can http://www.chatspike.net/?p=javairc. Enter in a nickname where prompted and hit Submit. You'll be asked if you want to trust the signed applet. Hit Yes, and you'll be in the main chatspike channel. From there, type /join #Loranna_RP

You'll enter our chat channel and we can talk to you.

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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Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 02:13 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 13 2005, 06:04 PM)

Lyonswurst House, High Rock
Laurent Lyonswurst escorted Erilyn across the lawn towards the stable. The hedges and bushes were formally laid out, perfectly trimmed, with not a dead spot or a stray leaf or twig. He picked her a red rose for her to carry as they walked.

"My private stables are right through the woods, past the well," Laurent was saying, smiling, and not dropping his expression, he punched her hard in the belly. "But you still stink."

He grabbed her by her hair to drag her towards the well.

Erilyn was, of course, a bit more than she seemed, and just at the last moment saw the punch coming. Her only reaction, however, was to tense her belly and bend with the blow.

It was a less effective reaction than one would think. As she collapsed to her knees and retched, she felt her hair grabbed roughly.

When she saw where she was being dragged, she screamed.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 02:15 AM

ooc summaries:

Allie and Tris are in the same place at the same time doing the same thing! Well... not exactly the same thing. On second thought, maybe it's none of your business what they're doing.

They're with Goranthir, in an abandoned parrapton nest, just outside Ald Raathim.

Mirea is at Ivytyde Manor, with Quill.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 14 2005, 02:17 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 13 2005, 05:00 PM)

Anya stood up, brushing herself off. Her mind abuzz with emotions. She tried to change her train of thought, "You're, um, getting better. Much faster than last time. Yeah, much better."

"Um, how about that drink now?"

“A drink sounds good,” Telera agreed. She could still feel Anya’s lip pressed against hers, Anya’s body against her own… Telera tried to terminate that line of thought, not her place to think that. “A drink.”

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 02:17 AM

Summary

Goranthir, Prince of Firsthold, is ... well, he's in a silk nest in Ald Raathim, rolling around nekkid with Allerleirauh and Tris, if you must know.

Laurent Lyonswurst is at his estate in High Rock, beating up a "prostitute" (actually an agent of Herwyn Brand, the Spymaster of Wayrest) and about to toss her down a well. He's a psychopath, by the by.

Quill is in Ivytyde House with Mirea, weirdly enough wishing he was at Lyonswurst House to see Laurent get what's coming.

And in more down-to-earth goings on ...

Kethiah, former assassin, is getting the new tavern in Ald Raathim, the Nymph and Noggin, set up for business with her partner and lover Isidor. She has recently hired on Diamond as a barmaid, and is looking for a cook ...

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 14 2005, 02:19 AM

OOC Summary: Vaan is in the Drunken Guar, trying to work out how some magical stones work...

Though, if one of those things does start working in the Tavern, someone will be in for a nasty surprise...

Posted by: Argonians rule Oct 14 2005, 02:21 AM

OOC: The Red Falcon is currently being pursued by 2 imperial ships towards the Sheogorad region. It is a truly high speed chase with tons of special effects (No CG stuff).

IC: The crew of the Red Falcon was growing nervous, if they moved left or right they would be intercepted by one of the enemy ships, not to mention their captain's solution is borderline suicidal. Falco could see the tiny islands on the horizonShouldn't be more than another few hours

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 02:21 AM

Summary: Shaka, an Argonian, has finished soultrapping a Golden Saint to pay for a sculpture by Diamond.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 02:25 AM

Lyonswurst House, High Rock

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 13 2005, 08:13 PM)

When she saw where she was being dragged, she screamed.

"Shut up," Laurent chuckled, grabbing her neck, shutting off the noise and air. His hand was huge and strong. "It's time for your bath."

The well was high with water and she didn't fall more than ten feet. But the sides of the well were slick with moss.

Laurent sat on the side of the well, beaming down at her, holding the bucket and rope in his hand.

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 02:32 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 13 2005, 06:25 PM)

Lyonswurst House, High Rock
"Shut up," Laurent chuckled, grabbing her neck, shutting off the noise and air. His hand was huge and strong. "It's time for your bath."

The well was high with water and she didn't fall more than ten feet. But the sides of the well were slick with moss.

Laurent sat on the side of the well, beaming down at her, holding the bucket and rope in his hand.

The water was cold, and threatened to cramp Erilyn's already aching belly. She kicked off her slippers and tried to find a secure hold on the side of the well, but to no avail.

Letting herself sink under the water, she let out a gurgling cry and stretched out her pleading hand for the rope.

"Drop her the rope," Herwyn said from behind the laughing Laurent, and he could feel the power of the ring in his voice as he spoke.

Posted by: Draak Oct 14 2005, 02:38 AM

Summary

Drakar is in Gnisis waiting with the rest of the Redoran Council for the arrival of the Indoril Emissary.

Ver'dan is in Blacklight with the 'Freebooter' recruiting sailors and waiting for work on the 'Privateer' to be completed.

Benar is in Khuul doing what Benar loves best, analyzing information.

********

Somewhere West of the Sheogorad Isles there is a Imperial Commander wondering if he will get in range of the Pirate ship 'Red Flacon' so the Imperial Battlemages can do their stuff. As the Islands start to come into view it is begining to look very unlikely.

Edit: I just don't know Y

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 02:38 AM

Lyonswurst House

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 13 2005, 08:32 PM)

Laurent tossed the red rose in after her. "This should sweeten you up," he chuckled.

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 13 2005, 08:32 PM)

"Drop her the rope," Herwyn said from behind the laughing Laurent, and he could feel the power of the ring in his voice as he spoke.

Laurent did not even turn around. He dropped the rope into the well. He frowned a little bit, wondering why he was obeying the voice.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 14 2005, 02:40 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 13 2005, 06:17 PM)

Anya found her and Telera an unoccupied booth. Waving a barmaid over, she ordered some food to snack on and a drink.

What is happening? Anya had never felt a physical attraction to women, certainly not before. Am I just starved for genuine care?

Throwing away the difficult thoughts, she took a long drink from her mug.

Posted by: f15tray22 Oct 14 2005, 02:49 AM

Summary:

Thom and Ahjaar did eventually go to the Drunken Guar, where they had some drinks. After a while, Ahjaar went back to the castle to see Luxi, and Thom made his way back to his camp. Currently, Thom is on his way back to town.

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 02:51 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 13 2005, 06:38 PM)

Lyonswurst House
Laurent tossed the red rose in after her. "This should sweeten you up," he chuckled.
Laurent did not even turn around. He dropped the rope into the well. He frowned a little bit, wondering why he was obeying the voice.

"Now help her up," said Herwyn, watching as the man unquestioningly did so.

Erilyn gave Herwyn a look of relief, and squeezed the chill water out of her hair.

"Now then, Lord Lyonswurst," said Herwyn. "we're all going to go up to your study and have a little chat. I need you to do some paperwork for me.

"Please be so kind as to lead us by whatever way you usually use, when escorting young ladies such as this, but ensure that we pass a servant or two, if you don't mind.

"Just tell them to mind their own business, if they ask."

Erilyn gave Herwyn a surprised, questioning look. She had never thought of her Spymaster as being all that imposing a figure.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 02:59 AM

Lyonswurst House, High Rock

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 13 2005, 08:51 PM)

"Now help her up," said Herwyn, watching as the man unquestioningly did so.

Erilyn gave Herwyn a look of relief, and squeezed the chill water out of her hair.

"Now then, Lord Lyonswurst," said Herwyn. "we're all going to go up to your study and have a little chat. I need you to do some paperwork for me.

"Please be so kind as to lead us by whatever way you usually use, when escorting young ladies such as this, but insure that we pass a servant or two, if you don't mind.

"Just tell them to mind their own business, if they ask."

Erilyn gave Herwyn a surprised, questioning look. She had never thought of her Spymaster as being all that imposing a figure.

Laurent Lyonswurst did as he was told, but he wasn't sure why. What seemed like a better plan was to let the girl soak for a while longer. and then chew on the softest parts of her while she lay on the grass too exhausted to do anything but scream. What seemed like a better plan was to pull this fellow's eyes out, and drop coals on his naked body.

But for some reason, it also struck Laurent as perfectly reasonable just to do whatever this fellow said.

He led them into the house, and into the library where he had attempted to eat Tris earlier. And they did pass a servant along the way, but the servants in Lyonswurst House do not speak to their master unless spoken to.

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 03:08 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 13 2005, 06:59 PM)

Lyonswurst House, High Rock
Laurent Lyonswurst did as he was told, but he wasn't sure why. What seemed like a better plan was to let the girl soak for a while longer. and then chew on the softest parts of her while she lay on the grass too exhausted to do anything but scream. What seemed like a better plan was to pull this fellow's eyes out, and drop coals on his naked body.

But for some reason, it also struck Laurent as perfectly reasonable just to do whatever this fellow said.

He led them into the house, and into the library where he had attempted to eat Tris earlier. And they did pass a servant along the way, but the servants in Lyonswurst House do not speak to their master unless spoken to.

When they reached the study, Herwyn turned to the man, his lip and nose curling at the sight of him.

"Get whatever pen, ink, and paper you usually use for correspondence, Lyonswurst. I wish you to write a few letters for me.

"And call for some towels for the poor girl, here. Shame on you for making her freeze.

"Oh, and one other thing, M'lord... If you keep a private journal, do fetch it for me, will you?"

Posted by: Teleran Oct 14 2005, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 13 2005, 05:40 PM)

Telera sat quietly with Anya, not sure how to start a conversation about what had happened with Anya. She didn’t touch her drink as she looked over at Anya. Anya, what to do there? She worried that she may have hurt Anya earlier, maybe Anya didn’t want that , maybe-the barmaid interrupted Telera’s thoughts to hand her a note the barkeep had been keeping it for her:

I'm leaving. Someday I'll be back. I don't know when.

She knew almost instantly that it had to be Shai who had written this. Shai had left Ald Raathim and she would not be back for a long time. Telera didn’t know what this meant for her anymore.

She took a gulp of her own drink before turning to Anya to ask nervously, “Want to talk?”

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 03:19 AM

Lyonswurst House, High Rock

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 13 2005, 09:08 PM)

Within a few minutes, the servants had brought quill, ink, parchment, and his lordship's best towels. Laurent brought out from a secret room in the library his eight volumes of journal, which were all in code. Just the key for the symbols was enough to make any healthy person sick to their stomach.

Laurent had taken a dislike to Herwyn Brand. He hadn't killed many people in his career, at least not directly, but Brand would be a fine exception. It would really be a pleasure, Laurent thought, to say "No" to any of these requests. And then it would be a pleasure to immobilize Herwyn Brand, put him in a room with a mirror, so he could watch the terrible things being done to his body, but not be able to move ... That would be nice. Very nice.

Instead, it seemed, Laurent was going to write. A very poor substitute, but it seemed he had no choice.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 14 2005, 03:21 AM

(OOC:)
Isidor, male Nord, is working on his newly bought tavern, with his lover, and business partner, Kethiah.

Isidor's children, Tyradil and Tilitalia, are sleeping, after their homework.

Tsei, female Argonian, is somewhere in Daggerfall. Hmm ...

Solise, female Breton, is in a room of the Drunken Guar, dozing off, after talking with Marien about her profession.

IC: After working for a while longer, setting up tables and chairs in the tavern's main room, Isidor asked Kethiah "Now that the liquor has come in, would you like a drink? I know I would."

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 14 2005, 03:27 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 13 2005, 07:14 PM)

Anya opened her mouth as if to say something, then paused. Smiling lightly, "Maybe we could. I was about to say have you ever felt so confused you didn't trust your own feelings. But maybe you do."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 03:31 AM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 13 2005, 09:21 PM)

After working for a while longer, setting up tables and chairs in the tavern's main room, Isidor asked Kethiah "Now that the liquor has come in, would you like a drink? I know I would."

"A capital idea," Kethiah smiled, as they looked over their stock. "I'm sorry, killer, I don't meant to work you to death. I'm just finding this whole setting up a business fun ... I get restless sitting around ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 14 2005, 03:34 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 13 2005, 09:31 PM)

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
"A capital idea," Kethiah smiled, as they looked over their stock. "I'm sorry, killer, I don't meant to work you to death. I'm just finding this whole setting up a business fun ... I get restless sitting around ..."

Isidor smiled and grabbed two bottles of mead, and two of Cryodillic Brandy. "No," Isidor said, handing her a bottle of each, "I quite enjoy it. Especially working with you. Otherwise ... well, it'd be boring."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 03:37 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 13 2005, 09:34 PM)

"Um, darling, I'm not drinking a bottle of mead and a bottle of brandy myself, or I'll be dead," she laughed, and clinked a glass against Isidor's bottle. "But, a toast: to never being boring."

(OOS -- Outta here for a couple hours)

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 03:41 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 13 2005, 07:19 PM)

Lyonswurst House, High Rock
Within a few minutes, the servants had brought quill, ink, parchment, and his lordship's best towels. Laurent brought out from a secret room in the library his eight volumes of journal, which were all in code. Just the key for the symbols was enough to make any healthy person sick to their stomach.

Laurent had taken a dislike to Herwyn Brand. He hadn't killed many people in his career, at least not directly, but Brand would be a fine exception. It would really be a pleasure, Laurent thought, to say "No" to any of these requests. And then it would be a pleasure to immobilize Herwyn Brand, put him in a room with a mirror, so he could watch the terrible things being done to his body, but not be able to move ... That would be nice. Very nice.

Instead, it seemed, Laurent was going to write. A very poor substitute, but it seemed he had no choice.

Herwyn looked over the parchments, and blew lightly to dry the fresh ink. He read the words that he had dictated to Laurent, making sure Tris Gaerington's name was mentioned in all the right places.

"Alas, Lord Lyonswurst, these documents, along with your..." Herwyn cringed to think of man's diary, "...journal, don't really paint you in the best light.

"You should know that I work for the Queen of Wayrest. You should hereby consider yourself in my custody, in the name of Queen Elysana.

"Now, tell your servants to call for a carriage. We're all going on a little trip."

Posted by: Nirreln Oct 14 2005, 03:52 AM

ooc summary: Na'grok had just arrived in Ald Raathim. He went directly to the smithy to begin work on repairing his armor and axe. After finishing his work for the day Na'grok went look for lodging.

ic
Na'grok entered the Drunken Guar, carring his gear, and quickly purchased a room. Na'grok secured the gear in his room. Then he returned to the common to find a table and order some food and drink.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 14 2005, 03:55 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 13 2005, 09:37 PM)

"Lightweight." Isidor said with a laugh, and he raised his glass. He smiled at her for a moment, before leaning towards her, and kissing her.

Posted by: Tri Oct 14 2005, 04:11 AM

Summaries

The past thread was a big one for Marein, Shai, Diamond, and the Moonguard Nobles.

Marein has healed slightly. He was charming around the traveling mystery, Solise; he is now in the Guar.

Shai ran away, wanting to see the world. She left a single brief message for Telera.

Diamond got a comission from Shaka for a jeweled carving to hang in the Nymph and Noggin. Her financial troubles increased, but were quelled by fantastic news: She now has steady employment at the Nymph, and a steady set of comissions: Wall-Hanging reliefs of Ald Raathim's heroes.

The Lord and Lady of Moonguard were about to leave Valenwood and head east when an old friend of Marein's from his revolutionary days, thinking fast on his feet, deflected them to Hammerfell.

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 04:17 AM

Before Recalling to his campsite, Shaka walked to Diamond's shop. He planned to give her the filled soulgem; perhaps she would know where to get the best price for it.

Shaka found the shop closed, but didn't feel like leaving Ald Raathim just yet. He found himself walking to the docks again, to check both the new construction and the Nymph and Noggin.

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 14 2005, 04:24 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 08:17 PM)

As Thom was making his way through the crowded streets of Ald Raathim, the Ranger saw Shaka wondering around near the docks. Thom turned and walked up beside the Argonian, saying "How are you today, my friend?"

Posted by: Tri Oct 14 2005, 04:27 AM

Diamond looked up from behind the bar to see Shaka. Suspecting he was there to discuss the sculpture, she excused herself briefly to see him.

She walked out onto the docks, performed a little curtsey, and said, "Hello, Shaka. Were you hoping to discuss, ah, carvings?"

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 04:27 AM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 13 2005, 10:24 PM)

"Not bad, Thom. A little sore after filling this," and showed Thom the soulgem. "I'm going to pay Diamond for a commission, though I have the feeling I may have overdone it. Well, the money left over will help her keep her workshop running."

"Have you seen Isidor and Kethiah's place yet? And how's Ahjaar?"

Diamond walked up to the two then.

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 14 2005, 04:31 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 08:27 PM)

Thom glanced at the soul gem and nodded. "Well, lots of money for relatively short work."

"I am worried about her. Something is bothering her, and she doesn't want to talk about it." Thom frowned and then looked back at Shaka. "Isidor's and Kethiah's 'place?' "

As Diamond approached, Thom looked at her and nodded. "Hello, I am Thom. I saw you at the Imperial City, but I don't think we have met."

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 04:41 AM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 13 2005, 10:31 PM)

"Good to see you, Diamond," said Shaka. "Yes, this is for the carving," and handed her the soulgem. "I was just telling Thom about the new inn that Kethiah and Isidor bought, the Nymph and Noggin."

Posted by: Tri Oct 14 2005, 04:48 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 06:41 PM)

"Good to see you, Diamond," said Shaka. "Yes, this is for the carving," and handed her the soulgem. "I was just telling Thom about the new inn that Kethiah and Isidor bought, the Nymph and Noggin."

"Hello, Thom," said Diamond pleasantly, "My name is Diamond; I am a barmaid here at the Nymph and Noggin." She got a little thrill from saying this. Not an aristocrat, not a noble, not anyone special...just a barmaid. A barmaid, like Loranna had been...

To Shaka, she gasped. "Shaka, this is a big soulgem - I've seen these before, this must be worth so much!" She pushed it back towards him. "I can't accept this...!"

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 04:54 AM

QUOTE(Tri @ Oct 13 2005, 10:48 PM)

He placed it back in her hand and closed her fingers gently around it. "I want you to have it. An artisan who can carve a ship's figurehead like the one you did for Goranthir, or those figurines for Loranna's group . . . .You deserve to be supported."

Shaka had known fighters who lived for money; and others who scorned the making of money, even its touch. He was in between those extremes. For Shaka, money meant freedom, especially the freedom to understand the world.

"So you're working at the inn also? I predict that Iz and Kethiah will make good owners."

Posted by: Teleran Oct 14 2005, 04:56 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 13 2005, 06:27 PM)

Anya opened her mouth as if to say something, then paused. Smiling lightly, "Maybe we could. I was about to say have you ever felt so confused you didn't trust your own feelings. But maybe you do."

“Ah, that feeling,” Telera said, “Yes, I know that feeling. Is there something wrong Anya?”

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 14 2005, 04:59 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 08:54 PM)

Thom grinned. "Isidor owning a tavern? When did that happen?"

Posted by: Tri Oct 14 2005, 05:01 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 06:54 PM)

Diamond closed her hand hesitantly around the soulgem and smiled at the praise.

"They are excellent, yes...Thank you so much, Shaka. Now, I must return to work." She backed away grinning, pulled the door open and said again, "Thank you."

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 05:07 AM

QUOTE(Tri @ Oct 13 2005, 11:01 PM)

"You're welcome, Diamond," he said, lifting a hand in farewell. As he lowered it, his smile faded.

Diamond's limp was pronounced. But Shaka had to admit she was uncomplaining, and even holding down a second job. It was humbling to him to realize it.

He turned to the ranger. "Thom, I think they bought the inn only this week or so. I'm glad for them."

Posted by: Aki Oct 14 2005, 05:11 AM

OOC Summary

Reichi's wondering around, after meeting a unsual woman named Solise, who had been conversing with Marein. And carried a large, silver, claymore, and yet seemed to wear no armor, raising Reichi's suspicions...

Which may of course, be entirely incorrect...

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 14 2005, 05:15 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 09:07 PM)

Thom also waved then looked to Shaka. "Yes, it's really good. I have a feeling that this will work out for them. So, you said the name was the Nymph and what?"

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 05:19 AM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 13 2005, 11:15 PM)

Thom also waved then looked to Shaka. "Yes, it's really good. I have a feeling that this will work out for them. So, you said the name was the Nymph and what?"

"Noggin. I didn't know it myself, but a 'noggin' is a kind of tankard as well as a word for 'head'."

"They're still setting it up, though. You feel like a couple of drinks at the Guar?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 14 2005, 05:20 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 13 2005, 08:56 PM)

“Ah, that feeling,” Telera said, “Yes, I know that feeling. Is there something wrong Anya?”

"For the longest time, I distanced myself from any sort of close relationship. I knew how dark and far it could go." She circled the rim of her glass with her finger, shifting through her past. "To preserve myself, I became a shell, I left the world."

"I thought I was better, for years. But I find that my shell became a reflex. I never wanted to be close to anyone, so I never cared, but now..." Anya sighed.

"I've gotten all sorts of advice, from finding help in the House of Dibella to getting drunk and finding another girl. It's just more than I know how to handle, and I don't know what to do. And when you kissed me, several feelings came that I was never expecting, like with Maranda."

Anya looked at her mug, then finished it off. "By the Nine, look at me."

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 14 2005, 05:20 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 09:19 PM)

"Noggin. I didn't know it myself, but a 'noggin' is a kind of tankard as well as a word for 'head'."

"They're still setting it up, though. You feel like a couple of drinks at the Guar?"

Thom chuckled. "Clever. Well, from the looks of it, it will be terrific."

"Sure, I could use a bottle of flin."

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 05:26 AM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 13 2005, 11:20 PM)

Thom chuckled. "Clever. Well, from the looks of it, it will be terrific."

"Sure, I could use a bottle of flin."

When Shaka's eyes had adjusted to the Drunken Guar's interior, he noticed Anya and Telera talking at a table. He sighed. "I'm like the proverbial bad coin that keeps turning up. Thom, let's sit on the other side of the room and not disturb them."

Shaka bought the first round, two bottles of flin, and carried them to a corner of the tavern.

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 14 2005, 05:28 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 09:26 PM)

Thom nodded and followed the Battlemage to the far corner of room. Sitting down at a booth, Thom took a drink of his flin. "I see things are still complicated between you and Anya right now. You okay?"

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 05:34 AM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 13 2005, 11:28 PM)

Shaka took a pull on the flin before answering. "Thanks for asking. Yeah, I'm all right. The world's longest melodrama . . . They ought to sell it to the Mournhold Players." He smiled without humor.

He glanced at the two women. Shaka had to admit that Telera was settling into her new body a little more each day.

"So you said Ahjaar is worried about something?"

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 14 2005, 05:43 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 09:34 PM)

Thom frowned. "Yes. We just had something identified by the mage guild." Thom quickly gave Shaka the story about the night on the beach. "So, the Dumner said it was a 'viewing wisp'; a portal, if you will, to see in other places. When Ahjaar heard that, she started to whisper and slightly shake. I asked her what was wrong, and she said everything was okay. Later we sparred and she seemed well, but I could still tell something was worrying her."

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 05:47 AM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 13 2005, 11:43 PM)

Thom frowned. "Yes. We just had something identified by the mage guild." Thom quickly gave Shaka the story about the night on the beach. "So, the Dumner said it was a 'viewing wisp'; a portal, if you will, to see in other places. When Ahjaar heard that, she started to mutter and slightly shake. I asked her what was wrong, and she said everything was okay. Later we sparred and she seemed well, but I could still tell something was worrying her."

Shaka mulled it over. "Something that hit her personally. Her past, or something to do with Luxi, maybe. . . . I don't know what to tell you without talking to her, Thom. And maybe we should let Loranna know also. Who have you told about this?"

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 14 2005, 05:49 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 09:47 PM)

"No one. Besides what anyone might have overheard, the only people who know are you, I, and Ahjaar." Thom took a sip of his flin, then set the bottle down on the table. "I am just worried."

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 05:55 AM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 13 2005, 11:49 PM)

"No one. Besides what anyone might have overheard, the only people who know are you, I, and Ahjaar." Thom took a sip of his flin, then set the bottle down on the table. "I am just worried."

"The next time I see Ahjaar, I'll try to draw her out about it. Or you can; whoever sees her first."

"I guess we don't have enough to take to Loranna yet. But I agree that it sounds serious, whether it's some mage spying on Ald Raathim or just on you two."

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 14 2005, 05:59 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 13 2005, 09:55 PM)

Thom grinned dryly. "Neither is very appealing; but yes, I think we need to help her, if we can. Maybe talk to Luxi too, sometime." Thom looked around the tavern, then stood. "Well, thanks for the drink. I'm gonna head back to camp and get some rest. I'll talk to you later." Before he walked out, the Imperial put some coins on the table for the next round, then exited the tavern.

Posted by: syronj Oct 14 2005, 06:01 AM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 13 2005, 11:59 PM)

"Take care, Thom." Shaka decided to stay put for a while. He tipped his chair back on two legs and thought about the day.

After a while, he got up and walked outside. Gesturing in Recall, Shaka appeared near his yurt in the woods. Time to call it a day.

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 14 2005, 06:39 AM

High Rock

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 13 2005, 06:41 PM)

Laurent did as he was told, and as the carriage rode off through the moonlit streets, he thought to himself. It was funny -- the less he was able to do, the more violent his thoughts became. And the more expansive. Not only did he want Herwyn to die slowly, he also wanted very much to find everyone who was dear to him and kill them before his eyes.

Now what was this about Tris Gaerington? It could hardly be a coincidence that the day after he attempted a little fun with Tris, he was being set up in a way that involved him ... Tris too should die ...

It was frustrating, but when your mind is free to dream doom, the miles become shorter.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 14 2005, 12:49 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 13 2005, 08:20 PM)

“I like what I see,” Telera said, biting her tongue, “I’m sorry, I’m just making things worse aren’t I?

"Don’t apologize for who you are, if you were someone else I wouldn’t love you.” Almost swallowing her tongue this time she tried to amend the statement, “Er, like you, like you.”

A voice piped up in the back of Telera's mind, sounding rather snippy, ‘Tongue slipping all over the place today isn’t it? By the way, about your change, we need to talk. We can work with the violent thoughts you entertain when you spend too long trying to figure out how it actually worked and trying to find a way to reverse it without getting anywhere—not that you’ve spent nearly enough time doing that—but you’re getting sentimental now, stop that.’

‘You’re just jealous.’

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 14 2005, 01:23 PM

Trason walked up the cobblestone path through the city to this new tavern everyone was talking about to try and find himself a job. Trason is a young ambitious warrior, but his guilty pleasure is cooking... HE loves to cook, and with no previous schooling, he is quite the chef. He just returned back to the city after he escorted a party of pilgrims to a shrine just west of the city infested by daedra. He wasn't to happy about the results, the quest was indeed a failure... He was the only one that got out with his live... As he ran from his party like most cowards would, he turned around managed to get a glimpse of... Something. He had never encountered a creature of that build before... It pointed to him.

Trason shook his head to clear his mind before this job interview and made his way to the front of the tavern. He took a look at what he was wearing and saw his sword holster just below his hip.

"I do not deserve to wield any kind of weapon... I deserve to be hit by any kind of weapon." He said as he through the sword in the nearest bush.

He entered the tavern.

He took a good look around, but saw that there wasn't much business, so he walked straight up to the bar and took a seat.

"Excuse me bartender, but do you know where the owner of this fine establishment might be? I'm looking for a job"

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 14 2005, 03:25 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 14 2005, 04:49 AM)

"L- love?" Anya glanced nervously, hoping it really was just a slip of words. She responded to the compliment instead, "Um, thank you?"

Anya snatched a mug from a passing barmaid, and started to drink. She continued to drink up, gulping it in, until the glass was bottoms up and empty. Not another triangle.

Anya looked at Telera. The potion had certianly done it's job, and done it well. She certianly enjoyed the time she spent with Telera. Had things happened that she was just oblivious too?

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 14 2005, 05:49 PM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 14 2005, 04:23 AM)

"Excuse me bartender, but do you know where the owner of this fine establishment might be? I'm looking for a job"

"I'm intimately familiar with both owners," said Kethiah, smiling, putting down the limewash she had been painting the walls with. "We're hiring all right."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 07:34 PM

A large tree in the vicinity of Ald Raathim: the three laziest people in town

"Goran," Tris said, pointing to the sky. "Tell that bird to fly into town and buy me a drink and bring it back here."

Soon the necessities of life would force them from their nest. In the meantime, Allerleirauh, Tris, and Goranthir were talking. Tris was doing most of the talking, which didn't surprise anyone.

Allerleirauh privately thought that if Tris could be convinced not to talk after making love, she might do this sort of thing more often.

"I knew you had a sister," Allerleirauh said to Tris, continuing the thread of a recent conversation, "But you've never mentioned her before."

"Well, we don't have much in common," Tris said. "We don't even look alike. My father wanted a pretty daughter who liked parties, clothes, and boys; and a sensible financial genius son. Unfortunately for him, he ended up with a pretty son who liked parties, clothes, and boys, and a financial genius daughter with a face like a camel."

"You're as cruel as a little boy," Allerleirauh said. Her words were mumbled; she was kissing Goranthir's chest. "I'm sure she's not that bad."

"To be fair, I've never seen her when she wasn't trying to be unattractive. I was supposed to marry a title; Iolanthe was supposed to marry a royal. Not the heir, of course, although even that's not beyond the reach of a merchant prince in Wayrest. 'If you can't bring back a Septim, bring back a Gardner,' my father used to tell her. And it just wasn't going to happen."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 07:41 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 01:34 PM)

"To be fair, I've never seen her when she wasn't trying to be unattractive. I was supposed to marry a title; Iolanthe was supposed to marry a royal. Not the heir, of course, although even that's not beyond the reach of a merchant prince in Wayrest. 'If you can't bring back a Septim, bring back a Gardner,' my father used to tell her. And it just wasn't going to happen."

"Does she work for your father then?" Goranthir asked, one of his hands rubbing Allerleirauh's neck while the other was rubbing Tris's foot. These Void Rangers ... they were like cats ...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 07:58 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 12:41 PM)

"Does she work for your father then?" Goranthir asked, one of his hands rubbing Allerleirauh's neck while the other was rubbing Tris's foot. These Void Rangers ... they were like cats ...

"That would seem to be the obvious solution, wouldn't it?" Tris said. "My father perversely shuns obvious solutions. He couldn't very well keep my sister completely away from our business interests because the house is on the docks next to the warehouse. But he did his best. I had the city's best tutors; she had to teach herself out of my textbooks. Another reason I wasn't her favorite little brother.

"Eventually Iolanthe got so sick of parties and nobles that she went and got pregnant by one of our dock guards, thinking that would put an end to my father's dreams for her. The irony is that my father started his career as a dock guard. Anyway, the man disappeared, my sister spent a year in a Maran convent in another province, and the baby was adopted out somewhere. After that my father allowed her to attend university, and that's where she is now. Honestly, I should visit; no doubt she's an interesting person now that I'm no longer twelve."

"The two of you do have something in common," Allerleirauh said. "You both found a way out of that house."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 08:10 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 01:58 PM)

"The two of you do have something in common," Allerleirauh said. "You both found a way out of that house."

"Ah, family," Goranthir laughed. "Can we trade?"

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 08:11 PM

A single, heavy sound, like a drumbeat, echoed through the treetops, startling birds from their nests and sending them into the sky like smoke.

Leseth hung in midair, his ebony sabbatons a foot above the lovers' silken nest, and his black cloak rustling in the breeze.

The day suddenly seemed darker, and much cooler.

A deep, quiet voice issued from the depths of his black hood;

"Herwyn Brand has kept his promise."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 08:14 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 14 2005, 01:11 PM)

Tris instinctively pulled his knees up to shield his nakedness. Leseth wasn't a comfortable visitor.

"It's over, then?" Allerleirauh asked, without moving. "Is he dead?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 08:15 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 14 2005, 02:11 PM)

Goranthir had lost his laugh, and gotten between Allie and Tris and the apparition before it spoke.

He was shivering. What was this?

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 08:23 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 12:14 PM)

Tris instinctively pulled his knees up to shield his nakedness. Leseth wasn't a comfortable visitor.

"It's over, then?" Allerleirauh asked, without moving. "Is he dead?"

Despite being hidden deep within the shadows of the hood, Leseth's gaze was almost physically heavy. A gaze that makes one aware of their own heartbeat.

"Yes," the cold voice said.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 08:28 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 14 2005, 01:23 PM)

Despite being hidden deep within the shadows of the hood, Leseth's gaze was almost physically heavy. A gaze that makes one aware of their own heartbeat.

"Yes," the cold voice said.

"Laurent's dead?" Tris said, pulling himself to his knees, touching Goranthir's back gently. Tris didn't have much comfort to spare, though; Leseth made him shiver like a wet dog in the wind. "Are we talking about Laurent?"

"Laurent Lyonswurst is dead," Allerleirauh said. "Tell Herwyn I will speak with him, at his leisure, but that I understand he has a great deal of business he must complete first."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 08:30 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 14 2005, 02:23 PM)

Despite being hidden deep within the shadows of the hood, Leseth's gaze was almost physically heavy. A gaze that makes one aware of their own heartbeat.

"Yes," the cold voice said.

Since Tris and Allerleirauh obviously knew this ... creature, Goranthir knew he could relax a little. He knew that intellectually, but his body stayed on guard. He knew where his sword was with the rest of his clothes in the nest ...

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 08:35 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 12:28 PM)

The hood inclined in a slight bow to the General, then the black cloak spread out as if in a wind, blotting out the blue sky and green canopy like a thunderhead.

As suddenly as he had appeared, Leseth was gone.

All at once, the birds restarted their songs, as if someone turned them all on with a switch.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 08:40 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 14 2005, 02:35 PM)

"What was that?" Goranthir shuddered again, turning back to Allie and Tris. The birds had given him an instant of warning before Leseth had shown up, and were now comforting him and each other, but still, though the warmth had returned to the air, he still felt the chill of the creature's presence.

Posted by: Solin Oct 14 2005, 08:43 PM

Solin glanced towards the woods that were near Ald Raathim as he left the Drunken Guar and sighed briefly before rounding the building's corner and disappearing into the dark shadows of a back alleyway.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 09:04 PM

A Few Hours Before, In Central High Rock

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Oct 14 2005, 12:39 AM)

High Rock
Laurent did as he was told, and as the carriage rode off through the moonlit streets, he thought to himself. It was funny -- the less he was able to do, the more violent his thoughts became. And the more expansive. Not only did he want Herwyn to die slowly, he also wanted very much to find everyone who was dear to him and kill them before his eyes.

Now what was this about Tris Gaerington? It could hardly be a coincidence that the day after he attempted a little fun with Tris, he was being set up in a way that involved him ... Tris too should die ...

It was frustrating, but when your mind is free to dream doom, the miles become shorter.

The backroads through High Rock were where some of the heaviest fighting of the period after the Warp of the West took place. There were still whole forests that were blackened and dead, with no new life taking its place, even twenty years later.

One of the few pleasures the people of that region had was the annual visit of Quill's Traveling Circus. It had passed that way some months ago, and they were surprised and delighted to see a few of the wagons bounding along the desolate roads again. It wasn't the full circus, only the parts of it that stayed in High Rock while the rest went south to Hammerfell. Still it was noteworthy.

It did block the road the carriage with the arms of Lyonswurst was taking.

Quill jumped out of the wagon and approached the carriage.

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 09:15 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 01:04 PM)

A Few Hours Before, In Central High Rock
The backroads through High Rock were where some of the heaviest fighting of the period after the Warp of the West took place. There were still whole forests that were blackened and dead, with no new life taking its place, even twenty years later.

One of the few pleasures the people of that region had was the annual visit of Quill's Traveling Circus. It had passed that way some months ago, and they were surprised and delighted to see a few of the wagons bounding along the desolate roads again. It wasn't the full circus, only the parts of it that stayed in High Rock while the rest went south to Hammerfell. Still it was noteworthy.

It did block the road the carriage with the arms of Lyonswurst was taking.

Quill jumped out of the wagon and approached the carriage.

"Stay quiet," Herwyn said to Lord Lyonswurst, and stepped down from the carriage, smiling at the approaching man.

"Good day to you, entertainer. Problems with your wagons?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 09:18 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 01:40 PM)

"Part Orc, obviously," Tris said. "Part I-Feel-Sorry-For-His-Mother. You've seen him, Gor, in Nalion's book. Leseth, who took my foot."

"I believe she was a dark elf, from the eyes," Allerleirauh said. "He's one of my oldest and most loyal friends."

She did not add that social graces did not come naturally to him. That was more than obvious.

Allerleirauh pulled her dress over her head. It was time to get back to business.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 09:28 PM

A Desolate Road in High Rock

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 14 2005, 03:15 PM)

"Stay quiet," Herwyn said to Lord Lyonswurst, and stepped down from the carriage, smiling at the approaching man.

"Good day to you, entertainer. Problems with your wagons?"

Quill came around to the carriage. "Herwyn Brand, I trust?" he said. "My name is Quill."

He looked in at Laurent, who looked back at him with disinterest. "That monster tortured my sister."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 09:33 PM

Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 03:18 PM)

Goranthir nodded. He remembered that part of the book well -- he still sometimes had nightmares about it.

Slowly, he started putting his clothes on, but he had to add. "You know, this nest is great, but the next time we want four days off, we should go back to the House of Dibella. They bring you food."

(OOC -- Be back in 20 minutes)

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 09:38 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 01:28 PM)

A Desolate Road in High Rock
Quill came around to the carriage. "Herwyn Brand, I trust?" he said. "My name is Quill."

He looked in at Laurent, who looked back at him with disinterest. "That monster tortured my sister."

Herwyn looked hard at the man, and remembered him, both from the circus performance where Herwyn's agents had made an attempt on Kethiah's life, and from only a day ago, when, from the Void, Herwyn had noticed him wandering up and down the narrow road that ran along the back of the Lyonswurst manor.

Inside the carriage, Edlyn quietly placed her hand on her knife.

"I am aware of that, Count Dygbal." Herwyn said, bluntly. "That man has tortured many people."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 10:13 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 14 2005, 03:38 PM)

"I am aware of that, Count Dygbal." Herwyn said, bluntly. "That man has tortured many people."

"I want his blood," Quill said icily, looking at Laurent more than Herwyn. "But Allerleirauh told me to wait for you, that this monster is a small part of a larger world ... Now that I have done that, I ask you, do you still need him, or may I have my revenge?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 10:44 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 02:33 PM)

Ald Raathim
Goranthir nodded. He remembered that part of the book well -- he still sometimes had nightmares about it.

Slowly, he started putting his clothes on, but he had to add. "You know, this nest is great, but the next time we want four days off, we should go back to the House of Dibella. They bring you food."

"Ah, to be sixteen again," Tris said, kissing Goranthir. "Four days of this would kill me stone dead."

The three of them went up to the castle to bathe properly. Allerleirauh went home to Solunastra, to do the business she had there. And Tris went into Ald Raathim to see about his sword.

"Here you go, boy," Floki Longhammer said. "Won't break again."

Tris felt much more comfortable with the familiar weight of the ebony longsword at his waist. Ald Raathim wasn't the comfortable little village it had been; and it was full of new faces right now. Rough faces.

The three men who accosted Tris on his way back to Ald Raathim proper from Longhammer's smithy weren't Nords. Imperials, he guessed. Maybe part Redguard, the one man. They were taller than Tris, and broader, legs covered with dried greenish mud that indicated they had been working with the team sinking pilings into the new harbor.

"Nice sword," one of them said.

Tris knew a setup line for a robbery when he heard one. He smiled, said, "Thank you," and walked on without pausing.

"What's a pansy do with a sword like that?"

"I beg your pardon?" Tris said.

The man who seemed to be acting as a spokesman made a comment about Tris's personal behavior, and then a suggestion about what Tris could do for the three of them in exchange for being allowed to continue on his way. It did not appear that the man intended his suggestion to be taken seriously; it was a pretext for a fight.

"You have got to be kidding," Tris said. He could feel that his face was flushed; in fact, he was so angry his ears were ringing. It had been - what, years - since anyone spoke to him that way.

"I don't believe I am," the man said.

"Then let me show you something," Tris said. "Just because a man likes other men doesn't mean he's no longer a man himself."

The three men exchanged glances that said they didn't understand what Tris was talking about. But they figured it out quickly, after the first punch.

Tris didn't report the incident to the town guard. After all, he had hit first; technically he had broken the law.

His shirt was ripped. Another damned shirt. And the encounter had definitely taken the shine off his day.

Wayrest:

The Gaerington manor was conspicuously grand, set among warehouses and financial institutions. Indeed, it could be called a financial institution itself; loans which determined the fates of armies and nations had been concluded in the downstairs parlor. Tris had been born here, had studied magic and swordsmanship and history both Imperial and Breton here, under a series of expensive tutors; had lost his virginity here, to a distant cousin, during a fancy grown-up's party; here his mother had delivered four stillborn babies and had three miscarriages; here he had waited outside her door while healers came and went; from this house he had, at last, run away, to take his chances as an athlete, competing in races for money.

He had run away. But he could never manage to stay gone long.

Tris bent over his baby brother's cradle, saying a soft stream of nonsense words. He hadn't been here since the baby was born, four months ago, on his birthday. His half-brother, born under the same stars. The kid would be fast, as Tris was.

He had checked before entering to be sure that everyone was occupied. His stepmother, Ymalna, was napping in the next room. The baby's nurse was upstairs sorting laundry. His father was downstairs in the counting house.

Which meant that Tris was startled when his father turned the doorknob and entered the room.

"You didn't wake her?" Alistaire Gaerington said, turning towards the room where Ymalna slept. "You're useless, utterly useless."

Tris was taken off guard. The last time he had been here, his father had poured him a drink and embraced him. Usually relations between them were not so cordial. He didn't know what to expect.

"She's asleep," Tris said. "I didn't want to disturb her."

"Asleep, she does nothing BUT sleep! What good are you, boy, how do you make excuse to the gods for breathing air. You can't even be trusted to betray me properly."

Tris's ears were ringing again. "Father, you're not making sense."

"Look, boy. When a woman brings a child into the world, it takes life from her. For a time after, she's weak, everything wearies her, she weeps at nothing, she misses the attention others gave her, she feels ugly. A woman doesn't need to be rejected by her lover at such a time."

Maybe he was making sense.

"You can't... what are you saying," Tris said.

"The poor creature has been making herself sick over you," Alistaire Gaerington said. "Crying so that she's not fit to be seen in public, sleeping at all hours, even pinching her own pitiful flesh black and blue in her misery. Would it harm you to spare a few moments to visit her? Is your pride so great that you would refuse her?"

Tris was too outraged to lie about it. "You perverted old swine!"

Tris's father laughed, a dark, ugly laugh, deep in his throat. "I? I'm not the one committing incest."

"I thought - I didn't - you were supposed to be ANGRY!" Tris said, exploding. "Not encourage me to greater feats of... I can't believe I'm hearing this!"

"Tristayne," his father said, the only person left alive in the world who called Tris by his full name. "I married her for her title. I don't care who she sleeps with, now that I have a son by her. But she's my wife, and I'm fond of her. I won't allow anyone to abuse her good nature."

"Shut up shut up shut UP!" Tris said. "You sick perverted old bastard!"

"I know who my parents were," Alistaire Gaerington said. "How about you? You take after your Dibellan mother, I'll give you that..."

"DO YOU WANT ME TO KILL YOU?" Tris screamed. "IS THAT WHAT YOU'RE AFTER?"

"Don't raise your voice to me, boy. What I want is for you... just once..."

Alistaire Gaerington paused, and coughed, and went on in a considerably weaker voice.

"...to do your duty to this family..."

He stopped again. Tris saw, suddenly, how old his father was. His father's heavy face was bright red with fury and exertion; the veins in his forehead stood out like cables.

"Tris," Alistaire Gaerington said, in a voice that sounded like it came from down a well, "Bring me a glass of water."

Then he fell. His forehead made a thudding sound on the rich carpet.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 14 2005, 11:00 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 14 2005, 06:25 AM)

Telera was too busy pretending to find something of immense interest in the grain of the table and turning as bright a red as ash skin allowed to reply.

‘Haha, you’re drunker than you could ever have gotten on wine! Actually, keep this up. Eventually you’ll make enough of a fool of yourself that someone will provide sport. Shaka seems likely for a starting point. And of course you know she still loves him, so after that then… Oh my, this is looking fun!’

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 11:03 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 02:13 PM)

Herwyn Brand stood in the muddy road, staring into the man's fierce eyes, saying nothing, for a very long, uncomfortable moment.

"Lord Lyonswurst," he said, suddenly, "come down here."

Laurent's eyes barely contained their hatred as he did so.

"I want you," continued Herwyn, "to give this gentleman an honest apology for what you did to his sister."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 11:24 PM

Solunastra, Daggerfall:

Tris's face was bleeding. Blood was running into his eyes from a wound on the back of his head. That was the first he had noticed it. Tris wiped the blood off with the back of his hand and ran down the stairs from the broken step, pushed his way into Ciel's office.

"Ciel. Ciel, help me."

Now that Tris was here, he wasn't sure what he expected Ciel to do. He had run to him the way a child runs to his mother with a banged-up knee.

"I think my father's dead," Tris said.

Posted by: Solin Oct 14 2005, 11:29 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 04:24 PM)

Ciel dropped his pen on the ledger he'd been writing in as he stared wide eyed at Tris' bloody face and hand.

"What-" he began somewhat shocked and then shook his head. "What happened? How?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 14 2005, 11:31 PM

A Desolate Road in High Rock

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 14 2005, 05:03 PM)

“Certainly,” said Lord Laurent Lyonswurst, smiling warmly but with eyes that showed nothing but piteous regret. “What happened to your sister was regrettable without argument. I can only suggest that I was too rough too early in our arrangement. I take full responsibility for the fact that she isn’t here today, happy as usual to eat my horses’ waste in exchange for a little break in the whipping … It distresses me to no end that her nerve broke, and I never had the chance to rape her before your eyes … I think she deserved that much respect.”

Quill, face still as a statue, had his rapier out and it was pressed against Laurent’s heavy chest.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Oct 14 2005, 11:35 PM

Bandit's caves near Ald Raathim

QUOTE(stratigo @ Oct 13 2005, 05:31 PM)

Alexi listened closely, "Hmmmm, yes I do. Maybe you should use one of thos fire arrows of yours." Alexi whispered.

"There are two paths here. We should split up."

Slashes motioned to the dunmer who's life he had saved to follow him.

"I will use my last two flame burst arrows on the two tunnels."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(Solin @ Oct 14 2005, 04:29 PM)

Ciel dropped his pen on the ledger he'd been writing in as he stared wide eyed at Tris' bloody face and hand.

"What-" he began somewhat shocked and then shook his head. "What happened? How?"

"I think it was his heart. I tried to heal him, but it was like pouring water into a broken pot," Tris said. "But I could keep him alive if I kept casting spells fast enough... only, Ymalna came in, and I don't think she understood what was happening. She hit me in the head with something. I couldn't think clearly. And so I ran..."

Tris had enough of his wits about him now to heal his cut head. It wasn't a bad injury, just enough to rattle him. But head wounds bled worse than anything.

"I should go back," Tris said.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 14 2005, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 14 2005, 03:00 PM)

Anya's mouth hovered open, but she couldn't think of anything to say, and it was apparent Telera didn't want to talk either.

Anya sighed, and rested her chin on her arms, on the table. She waved the barmaid to bring another drink.

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 14 2005, 11:39 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 03:31 PM)

A Desolate Road in High Rock
“Certainly,” said Lord Laurent Lyonswurst, smiling warmly but with eyes that showed nothing but piteous regret. “What happened to your sister was regrettable without argument. I can only suggest that I was too rough too early in our arrangement. I take full responsibility for the fact that she isn’t here today, happy as usual to eat my horses’ waste in exchange for a little break in the whipping … It distresses me to no end that her nerve broke, and I never had the chance to rape her before your eyes … I think she deserved that much respect.”

Quill, face still as a statue, had his rapier out and it was pressed against Laurent’s heavy chest.

"ONE moment," Herwyn said, a vein in the side of his jaw more prominent than usual. "There is one thing I still need from the man.

"Lord Lyonswurst, remove one of your ring fingers for me, please. I don't care which one. Use a rock, your teeth, whatever, the method matters naught to me.

"After he's done that, Count Dygbal, he's yours... Although I'll need the body recognizable."

Climbing back into his carriage seat, Herwyn added, "Lord Lyonswurst, do be good and do what the gentleman tells you to do."

A dark look on his face, he closed the door and pulled down the window curtain.

Posted by: Solin Oct 14 2005, 11:39 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 04:35 PM)

Ciel blinked.

"Is there anyone you can take with you?" he asked. "Maybe one of the others can do more..."

There was an odd pause as the knight trailed off.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 11:44 PM

QUOTE(Solin @ Oct 14 2005, 04:39 PM)

Ciel blinked.

"Is there anyone you can take with you?" he asked. "Maybe one of the others can do more..."

There was an odd pause as the knight trailed off.

"He's dead," Tris said, as reality sank in. "Oh, by the Nine. He's dead. They won't... Ciel, the healers can tell it was his heart, can't they? They won't think I killed him."

Posted by: Solin Oct 14 2005, 11:46 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 04:44 PM)

"He's dead," Tris said, as reality sank in. "Oh, by the Nine. He's dead. They won't... Ciel, the healers can tell it was his heart, can't they? They won't think I killed him."

The former knight of the Rose shook his head.

"I... I don't know," he said quietly, he looked a bit distraught as to what to do. "Tris... I'm sorry..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 14 2005, 11:50 PM

QUOTE(Solin @ Oct 14 2005, 04:46 PM)

The former knight of the Rose shook his head.

"I... I don't know," he said quietly. "Tris... I'm sorry..."

Tris buried his face in Ciel's chest. He wasn't crying; his eyes were open. He just wanted to smell him, the scent which had been all good things to him for a little while. He wasn't sure, after the other night, what Ciel and he were to each other now. But he was glad of his presence.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 15 2005, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Oct 14 2005, 10:49 AM)

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
"I'm intimately familiar with both owners," said Kethiah, smiling, putting down the limewash she had been painting the walls with. "We're hiring all right."

"Well Ok then... Yes of course! I mean... I heard this place is looking for a cook, and I'm probably the best you'll find in these parts. I'm afraid I dont have any previous experience in schooling but I can still cook like no other man, and I am afraid I dont have any credentials on me. I can show you if I must but I'm telling you, I will create some of the finest dishes you'll ever taste." Trason said confidently.

He was nervous, but luckily he got all of that out quickly.

"So, Whad'ya say?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 15 2005, 12:05 AM

A Desolate Road in High Rock, A Few Hours Ago

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 14 2005, 05:39 PM)

A dark look on his face, he closed the door and pulled down the window curtain.

Quill just looked at Laurent, shaking his head.

Laurent Lyonswurst looked back, a quiet, friendly smile on his face.

"I am angry," Quill said, after a moment. "I am angry and afraid. I don't want you to hurt anyone else ... Do you hear me?"

"I hear you, see you, smell you," Laurent replied. "The other two senses can wait."

Quill sighed, his sword moving lightly across Laurent's body. "I want revenge on you. You did something terrible to someone I loved. I want you to suffer like she and all your other countless victims suffered ... But that's not going to happen. It is impossible for me to be in the same league as you without losing my mind, so I can't inflict pain at the same level that you did. I want to, so badly, I think you deserve it and much, much worse."

He stopped with the blade at Laurent's throat. "You must do whatever I say, is that right?"

"Seems to be that way," Laurent chuckled softly.

"Absolutely anything, no matter how vile, painful, and debasing?" Quill asked.

This attracted a little glimmer in Laurent's eye, a shadow that rose, like the flicker Tris had seen. "Oh, yes."

"Then stand still."

The blade simply slipped into Laurent's heart, killing him instantly. A humane, easy death.

Quill went over to the carriage, and knocked on it. "Thank you," he said. "It's done."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 15 2005, 12:12 AM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 14 2005, 06:01 PM)

"I'm hungry," Kethiah laughed. "The kitchen's fully stocked with the basics, though we are planning on expanding it, feature foods from all over the Empire to suit the palates of different travellers of different races ... But if you're up for a test, why don't you see what you can make with what we have?"

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 15 2005, 12:15 AM

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 14 2005, 06:01 PM)

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 06:12 PM)

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
"I'm hungry," Kethiah laughed. "The kitchen's fully stocked with the basics, though we are planning on expanding it, feature foods from all over the Empire to suit the palates of different travellers of different races ... But if you're up for a test, why don't you see what you can make with what we have?"

Isidor had been working outside, but hearing voices, came back into the tavern. He walked over to Kethiah and the man she was talking to, and said, to Kethiah, "What did I miss?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 15 2005, 12:20 AM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 14 2005, 06:15 PM)

Isidor had been working outside, but hearing voices, came back into the tavern. He walked over to Kethiah and the man she was talking to, and said, to Kethiah, "What did I miss?"

"An interview for the cook's position," Kethiah replied, taking Isidor's hand. "I was just suggesting that the best way for us to test his prowess would be to order lunch from him."

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 15 2005, 12:28 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 05:12 PM)

"Umm, Sure... Just show me where everything is I guess..." Trason said with a surprised tone in his voice.

He walked behind the bar and entered the kitchen.

"Hmm basic kitchen I guess, I wonder what I shall cook" He thought to himself.

He noticed the cupboard labeled "Meats" and immediately decided what he was going to make. When he used to travel the country side, he made very primitive dishes over fires from nixhound and rat meat. With a controlled flame and a calm atmosphere, he could make a KILLER dish.

He put the meat in the furnace looking machine in the corner to unthaw it. During that time he managed to make a marinade to put on the meat out of herbs and spices mixed with some scrib jelly. He tooked the meat which was now unthawed and beat it with a small hammer he found lying by the door. This was to tenderize it. He put the meat in a container with the marinade and waited.

20 minutes passed and the meat was ready to cook. They couldn't resist this, it looked simply delicious.

Another 20 minutes passed and the meal was finally done. He placed it on a plate and watched the steam rise and smelt that beautiful odor. He wanted to take a bite so badly but he resisted. A good cook can't eat his customers food, thats just down right wrong.

He walked out back to the bar and watched as the crew quickly gathered to the bar.

"I take it you guys are hungry! Well I made enough for 3 of you... Each of you take one slab and I'll fetch some drinks." Trason said triumphantly.

As he walked away he looked from the corner of his eye to see there reaction to the dish. He had hoped he had done a good enough job.

*OOC* Im going out for a little while, Ill be back around 9 EST...

P.S. BTW thanks for having me.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 15 2005, 12:30 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 06:20 PM)

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
"An interview for the cook's position," Kethiah replied, taking Isidor's hand. "I was just suggesting that the best way for us to test his prowess would be to order lunch from him."

"Ah." Isidor said, smiling and holding Kethiah's hand, "I wasn't expecting any applicants, so soon."

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 14 2005, 06:28 PM)

Isidor looked up as the food was brought out, and smiled at Kethiah. "Looks good." He took a forkfull and said "Mmm, tastes good, too."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 15 2005, 12:40 AM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 14 2005, 06:30 PM)

Isidor looked up as the food was brought out, and smiled at Kethiah. "Looks good." He took a forkfull and said "Mmm, tastes good, too."

"Not bad, not bad at all," Kethiah agreed. "Of course, we will need to come up with menus, so people won't be waiting for forty minutes for lunch ... We are planning on opening the tavern very soon, and having our grand opening in a couple days ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Oct 15 2005, 12:43 AM

Meanwhile, Just a few hundred yards West of the furthest Islands of the Sheogorad region.

Falco gazed straight ahead at the islands in front of him. There were 2 of them, about 15-20 yards apart. One was slightly to the left of his present course, one slightly to the right. He smiled as he thought to himself Well I'll bet we can pass right in between them. It'll be a bumpy ride, but with a little luck we'll make it. The imperial ships, however, will have to trun away, lest they crash into them. Its like a bottleneck through wich only one ship can go. Just what I needed.

"Keep her steady boys. We're almost there."

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 15 2005, 12:59 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 06:40 PM)

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
"Not bad, not bad at all," Kethiah agreed. "Of course, we will need to come up with menus, so people won't be waiting for forty minutes for lunch ... We are planning on opening the tavern very soon, and having our grand opening in a couple days ..."

"About hiring some workers, and the grand opening," Isidor said, as they ate, "I was thinking of going up to see Helgi Hagslayer, and seeing if any of his men needed work."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 15 2005, 01:14 AM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 14 2005, 06:59 PM)

"About hiring some workers, and the grand opening," Isidor said, as they ate, "I was thinking of going up to see Helgi Hagslayer, and seeing if any of his men needed work."

"I think that's a good idea," Kethiah replied. "After all, Nords ought to feel at home here."

Posted by: Draak Oct 15 2005, 01:18 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Oct 14 2005, 05:43 PM)

Having just recently had their hulls cleaned, and in no need to have any more barnicles removed, the Imperial ships drop some sail to slow down, turn to the north, and break off the persuit. They watch in amazement as the 'Red Falcon' heads straight into the Sheogorad Isles. Madness, Desperation, Insane Geinious... well maybe just insane.... crossed the minds of many of the sailors.

A few balls of fire were hurled by the Battlemages but fell just short of the pirate ship. The Imperial ships were not going to enter the region. After hanging around long enough to make sure the 'Red Falcon' was not going to turn around they left to return to Blacklight. Smaller ships would be dispatched to make sure the pirate ship was indeed wrecked or a least gone for good.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 15 2005, 01:19 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 07:14 PM)

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
"I think that's a good idea," Kethiah replied. "After all, Nords ought to feel at home here."

Isidor nodded, then grinned. "I know of at least one who feels at home here." He winked, then said, "I'll go up there first thing tommorrow morning. Helgi's a good fellow, as are most of the Nords up there." Isidor paused for a moment, and then said, "Have you noticed anything different about Tyradil, lately?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 15 2005, 01:21 AM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 14 2005, 07:19 PM)

Kethiah shook her head. "No, but I don't know him well enough yet to really say. What is it?"

(OOC -- Outta here for a couple hours, maybe longer ...)

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 15 2005, 01:24 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 07:21 PM)

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
Kethiah shook her head. "No, but I don't know him well enough yet to really say. What is it?"

(OOC -- Outta here for a couple hours, maybe longer ...)

Isidor frowned, and said "I don't know, he just seems ... different lately. Like there is something else on his mind. I don't know. I'll talk to him later, I guess." He smiled, and they returned to their meal.

Posted by: Rhedd Oct 15 2005, 02:28 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 14 2005, 04:05 PM)

A Desolate Road in High Rock, A Few Hours Ago
The blade simply slipped into Laurent's heart, killing him instantly. A humane, easy death.

Quill went over to the carriage, and knocked on it. "Thank you," he said. "It's done."

Herwyn waited for the man's footsteps to recede, thinking that if it were him, he'd prefer not to have the company of strangers at such a time.

Stepping down from the carriage, he examined the small, neat hole that ended Lyonswursts miserable life, noting that it was the first time he'd seen the pudgy face without a smirk.

He didn't bother to close the blank eyes which stared up at the leaden sky.

"The Count is a good man," he said over his shoulder as Edlyn climbed out of the carriage, trying to keep her skirts out of the mud.

"Well, at least there's no more reason for a roadtrip," she replied.

The carriage driver had long since disappeared, and so Herwyn unhitched the horse and slapped it's rump, sending it on its way back to town, or greener pastures.

"Leave the body, and go back to headquarters. I go to the Queen."

"Ah, good," she said, giving the corpulent body a sharp poke with her slipper. "I was worried you were going to tell me we had to carry that thing back with us."

Herwyn forced a smile.

With two flashes of magic, the road was again as empty of secret agents as a country road rightly should be, but not of corpses.

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 03:08 AM

Vaan gave up.

There was no way he was going to get these damned stones to work...

He decided to head to the Mages guild, maybe someone there could help him.

He took one last gulp of his drink, and headed out onto the street, whistling a happy tune.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 03:17 AM

Summary:

Kratos is headed to the mages guild to purchase some more spells to broaden the horizon of his magic skills.

--------------------------------------

He stepped through the door and wandered over to the nearset mage.

"Say mage, you wouldn't have any shield spells for sale by chance, would you?"

"Well actually, I might have one or two, what kind of protection do you require from the elements?"

"I'd like to purchase any kind, if you have them."

The mage demonstrated the spells to Kratos.

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 03:32 AM

Vaan entered the mages guild, and, like a ghost, wandered over to a man whom he presumed to be the Enchanting expert without really attracting any attention at all. He quickly explained the Issue of the stones to him.

Handing the stones over for inspection, as requested, he stood around waiting for the Enchanter to finish.

Soon enough, he heard the sounds of spells going off. It wasn't odd considering the location, but it caught Vaan's nevertheless.

What his eye also caught therefore, was the Dunmer in Ordinator Armour

Cold Horror swpet through Vaan's body....An Ordinator? In a Mages Guild, In Ald Raathim?

It did not add up for one reason only: All the Ordinators had been Destroyed.

A sense of overwhelming curiosity was next to sweep over Vaan's body.

His heart pounding, sweat forming on his brow, Vaan made his way over to this Dunmer, and tapping him slowly on the shoulder, Vaan began:

"Please Serjo" (and pointing to the armour, continuing:) "Tell me that you were once one."

Posted by: Argonians rule Oct 15 2005, 03:33 AM

QUOTE(Draak @ Oct 14 2005, 03:18 PM)

The Red Falcon was deep into the Sheogorad isles before they dropped anchor. It was too dangerous to sail these waters at night. Besides it would be a few days before any other ships more suited to this kind of place arrived. By that time they would be long gone.

Once they had become stationary the crew loafed around, as there wasn'r much to do. A few honed weapons. But most who weren't busy doing such jobs gambled in games of shells.

Falco retied early into his cabin along with his favored crew member, Heelja.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 15 2005, 03:35 AM

Daggerfall City: Tsei
Tsei was standing in the White Muskrat taven, sipping her drink. As much as she had liked this city, it was time to move on. She had raised some funds, through theiving, and was now looking to go Argonia. To rediscover her heritage.
Solise: Drunken Guar, Ald Raathim
Solise had left early the next morning, enjoying her stay in the little town.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 03:41 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 06:32 PM)

Kratos turned around in surprise.

"I was an Ordinator, and in a sense, still am one." He said staring at his shield.

"Why do you ask this of me, Serjo?" He brought his gaze back up to the Dunmer standing before him.

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 03:44 AM

Ivytyde House, High Rock

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Oct 14 2005, 05:28 PM)

With two flashes of magic, the road was again as empty of secret agents as a country road rightly should be, but not of corpses.

It took Quill some hours to return to Ivytyde House and Mirea.

"Thank you for helping me with that," he said, kissing her unbidden. "We should go. My cousin is supposed to arrive tomorrow morning, and I don't want things to get complicated."

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 03:47 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 09:41 PM)

"Oh my....a survivor..." Mumbled Vaan, mostly to himself.

"I ask, because, I was one too, many many decades....centuries...ago." He continued in proper Voice.

"Plus the fact that if you hadn't been one, I'd have collected your head for wearing the armour"

He laughed after saying this "Being an Ordinator yourself, you'd know why of course!"

Vaan was happy now.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 15 2005, 03:48 AM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

"So boys, I take it I got the job? Sorry about the wait, but with a little more help I could probably get the food out in a good 5-10 minutes. I recommend pricing things that take longer a little higher, that way we wont have to cook them often. I can make scrib strips and crab legs in no time at all really..." Trason said.

"So, whats the story behind this place really? Why open a tavern in Ald Raathim of all places?" He asked.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 15 2005, 03:50 AM

Ald Raathim: Allerleirauh

"Goranthir," Allerleirauh said. She had a sterner expression on her face than usual, but the sternness did not seem directed at him. "Tris asked me to ask you to come to Solunastra in Daggerfall, if you would, please."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 03:52 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 06:47 PM)

"Of course, I have in the past, Brother." Kratos said reaching his hand up to grip the Dunmer's forearm in greeting.

"Tell me, what news do you have of other survivors?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 15 2005, 03:52 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Oct 14 2005, 08:44 PM)

Ivytyde House, High Rock
It took Quill some hours to return to Ivytyde House and Mirea.

"Thank you for helping me with that," he said, kissing her unbidden. "We should go. My cousin is supposed to arrive tomorrow morning, and I don't want things to get complicated."

"Things are simple now," Mirea said. "Finally. I'm just glad you didn't want me to kill him. His grease would make the fire flare up, and the meat would get charred... and I don't have that many relatives..."

She grinned.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 15 2005, 03:53 AM

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 14 2005, 09:48 PM)

Isidor smiled, when he was done, and looked up at Trason. "Well, your cooking is great, so looks like you've got the job. As for the location? Why not Ald Raathim? It's a great little town."

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 03:56 AM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 14 2005, 06:48 PM)

"So boys, I take it I got the job? Sorry about the wait, but with a little more help I could probably get the food out in a good 5-10 minutes. I recommend pricing things that take longer a little higher, that way we wont have to cook them often. I can make scrib strips and crab legs in no time at all really..." Trason said.

"So, whats the story behind this place really? Why open a tavern in Ald Raathim of all places?" He asked.

Kethiah had short hair and a trim athletic build. Her breasts were on the small side, though they had pleasant shape and slope. Still, it made her laugh when she was referred to as one of the "boys."

"I think so, but we should talk over the menu," she said, still chuckling a bit. "Ald Raathim is growing, if you hadn't noticed, and the King as part of the new diplomacy is adjusting the shipping lanes as soon as we're ready to handle it. There will be enough room for more than two taverns in no time at all. Our aim is to be the first tavern people come to when they arrive, the preferred tavern for non-locals, featuring comfortable, affordable rooms, and food that makes you think you never left Skyrim, Cyrodiil, Hammerfell, High Rock, Black Marsh, or wherever you hail from."

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 03:59 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 09:52 PM)

"Tell me, what news do you have of other survivors?"

"Very little." Vaan's tone became grave.

"I tried looking, in all the usual places, but there was....nothing, no news of our comrades at all. Save for one, There is one member of the Order of the Inquisition, an Inquisitor, who goes by the name of Necron. But he is the only one I know of."

"I'm beggining to think, that we are the only ones left, us three. Seeing you is a relief, it provides hope..."

he sighed, and continued "...where there is little..."

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 15 2005, 04:00 AM

"Yah... Well I guess if you grow up in a place you always dream about leaving it and doing great things" Trason drifted off...

Those memories of the dark, silent wilderness ran through his head and he replayed the images of hundreds of companions being slaughtered and bled. He saw the thing again... He saw it pointing to him... That thing knew who he was and where he was going... It was going to...

Trason shook his head as Isidor gazed at him with confusion on his face.

"Sorry, sometimes I drift off like that, you must excuse me, Im pretty fatigued" He whispered.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 15 2005, 04:03 AM

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 14 2005, 10:00 PM)

"It's quite all right," Isidor said with a smile. "If you'd like, there's a free room upstairs. Not much, beside a bed, but you're free to stay there."

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 04:03 AM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 14 2005, 07:00 PM)

"Sorry, sometimes I drift off like that, you must excuse me, Im pretty fatigued" He whispered.

Kethiah frowned a little. She liked this chef/warrior, but tired and scatter-brained on the first day?

"Do you need a place to stay?" she asked. "I hadn't really thought about room and board being included with the salary, but it would be convenient to have you around in case someone needed a meal at an odd hour ... At the moment we have fifteen vacant rooms."

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 14 2005, 07:03 PM)

"It's quite all right," Isidor said with a smile. "If you'd like, there's a free room upstairs. Not much, beside a bed, but you're free to stay there."

Kethiah laughed. "Well, that's a good sign, partner. We think alike."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 04:07 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 06:59 PM)

"I believe there to be more of our brethren strewn about Tamriel if not only in Morrowind, we are not the only survivors." Kratos said strapping his shield on his back.

"Where is your armor, fellow Ordinator?"

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 04:08 AM

Ivytyde House

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 06:52 PM)

"Things are simple," Quill smiled. "I have a lot of ... things in my head which will fade over time, I hope ... Can I ask you something I've been wondering? Do you think you will stay with the circus for a little while longer?"

Posted by: stratigo Oct 15 2005, 04:09 AM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Oct 14 2005, 05:35 PM)

Bandit's caves near Ald Raathim
"There are two paths here. We should split up."

Slashes motioned to the dunmer who's life he had saved to follow him.

"I will use my last two flame burst arrows on the two tunnels."

Alexi nodded. "Very well." He turned to the two other dunmer. "Give me your shield and you two wait here. Kill any bandits you see" Alexi said taking the bonemeld shield.

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 04:12 AM

Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 06:50 PM)

"Goranthir," Allerleirauh said. She had a sterner expression on her face than usual, but the sternness did not seem directed at him. "Tris asked me to ask you to come to Solunastra in Daggerfall, if you would, please."

Goranthir had just been eating at the Drunken Guar. That was the one thing 24 hours of sex in a nest deprives one of.

"Of course," he said, looking at her. There were people who looked more beautiful smiling and people who looked more beautiful serious. Allerleirauh was the rare creature who looked like a goddess either way. He picked up his sword, and then turned to her. "Anything else I need?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 15 2005, 04:13 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Oct 14 2005, 09:08 PM)

Ivytyde House
"Things are simple," Quill smiled. "I have a lot of ... things in my head which will fade over time, I hope ... Can I ask you something I've been wondering? Do you think you will stay with the circus for a little while longer?"

"I kind of have a job already," Mirea said. "But if you don't mind me having more than one job - I'll stay as long as it's Quill's Circus."

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 04:17 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 10:07 PM)

"I believe there to be more of our brethren strewn about Tamriel if not only in Morrowind, we are not the only survivors." Kratos said strapping his shield on his back.

"I hope so" Mused Vaan.

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 10:07 PM)

"Where is your armor, fellow Ordinator?"

"It's in my house In Ald Raathim." Answered Vaan.

"You see, a long time ago, me and Necron, we went off in search of something, and, while not Officially leaving the Order, we werent exactly active. By the time we got back, well.....the Nerevarine had arrived...and predicting chaos, we left again, for the sake of the order, you must understand, what happened with the Blue Dawn, Necron practically predicted it, after some dissident we interrogated...." he stopped there.

Vaan sighed again. "ugh! it was all so wierd, I hardly understand it. I suppose the bottom line is: Me and Necron thought it was all finished....so we decided to stop living in the past and....move on...."

He shook his head...."I feel bad about it."

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 04:18 AM

Ivytyde House, High Rock

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 07:13 PM)

"I kind of have a job already," Mirea said. "But if you don't mind me having more than one job - I'll stay as long as it's Quill's Circus."

"It will always be Quill's Circus," he laughed. "But there were three Quills before me. Someday there will be another. But let us go now, while I still can call a carriage around here ... The circus will be in Sentinel the day after tomorrow, and I want you to have some time to practice, since we're bringing out the giant scorpions for the animal act ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 15 2005, 04:18 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Oct 14 2005, 09:12 PM)

Ald Raathim
Goranthir had just been eating at the Drunken Guar. That was the one thing 24 hours of sex in a nest deprives one of.

"Of course," he said, looking at her. There were people who looked more beautiful smiling and people who looked more beautiful serious. Allerleirauh was the rare creature who looked like a goddess either way. He picked up his sword, and then turned to her. "Anything else I need?"

"Compassion," Allerleirauh said. "His father has just died."

They went by means of the Mages' Guild. Tris and Ciel were in the music room, talking.

"I'll be back when I know more," Allerleirauh said, and kissed Tris on the forehead, before disappearing up the stairs.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 15 2005, 04:20 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Oct 14 2005, 09:03 PM)

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
Kethiah frowned a little. She liked this chef/warrior, but tired and scatter-brained on the first day?

"Do you need a place to stay?" she asked. "I hadn't really thought about room and board being included with the salary, but it would be convenient to have you around in case someone needed a meal at an odd hour ... At the moment we have fifteen vacant rooms."
Kethiah laughed. "Well, that's a good sign, partner. We think alike."

He noticed the disappointment in her eyes...

"No... Im just a little sore, these joints are aging faster than me... Im just going to go outside for a little while, clear my head so I dont get very distractions. Oh, just for your information, midnight snacks happen to be my specialty." Trason said with a smile.

He opened the door of the bar and stepped outside into the moist air.

Posted by: Solin Oct 15 2005, 04:21 AM

Solin sat in the main hall of Solunastra, underneath the great tree, as always, reading.

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 04:22 AM

Solunastra, Daggerfall

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 07:18 PM)

Goranthir interrupted the conversation to wrap his arms around Tris and kiss him.

"Allie told me," he said soberly.

He held out his hand to Ciel. It was strange. He had met him before, in the Spheres, as a spirit, as a Ciel-that-never-was, and he knew him from the book, but here he was.

"Goranthir of Firsthold," he said.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 15 2005, 04:25 AM

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 14 2005, 10:20 PM)

After Trason had left, Isidor turned to Kethiah, and said "So, what do you think?"

Posted by: Solin Oct 15 2005, 04:26 AM

Ciel accepted Goranthir's hand.

"Ciel Dolbinen," he replied. "Formerly of Wayrest. It's unfortante circumstances under which we meet. Is there anything I can do for either of you in the mean time?"

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 04:29 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Oct 14 2005, 07:26 PM)

Ciel accepted Goranthir's hand.

"Ciel Dolbinen," he replied. "Formerly of Wayrest. It's unfortante circumstances under which we meet. Is there anything I can do for either of you in the mean time?"

"I agree, I wish we could have met over some fine Wayrestian wine that Tris introduced me to," Goranthir smiled sadly.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 04:29 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 07:17 PM)

"I hope so" Mused Vaan.
"It's in my house In Ald Raathim." Answered Vaan.

"You see, a long time ago, me and Necron, we went off in search of something, and, while not Officially leaving the Order, we werent exactly active. By the time we got back, well.....the Nerevarine had arrived...and predicting chaos, we left again, for the sake of the order, you must understand, what happened with the Blue Dawn, Necron practically predicted it, after some dissident we interrogated...." he stopped there.

Vaan sighed again. "ugh! it was all so wierd, I hardly understand it. I suppose the bottom line is: Me and Necron thought it was all finished....so we decided to stop living in the past and....move on...."

He shook his head...."I feel bad about it."

"Ah, you were an Inquisitor's personal guard then?" Kratos said, looking to the mage and then back at the other Ordinator.

"By the way, I am Kratos, former Captain of the Watch in Vivec, your name is?" He added.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 15 2005, 04:31 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Oct 14 2005, 09:22 PM)

Solunastra, Daggerfall
Goranthir interrupted the conversation to wrap his arms around Tris and kiss him.

"Allie told me," he said soberly.

He held out his hand to Ciel. It was strange. He had met him before, in the Spheres, as a spirit, as a Ciel-that-never-was, and he knew him from the book, but here he was.

"Goranthir of Firsthold," he said.

QUOTE(Solin @ Oct 14 2005, 09:26 PM)

Ciel accepted Goranthir's hand.

"Ciel Dolbinen," he replied. "Formerly of Wayrest. It's unfortante circumstances under which we meet. Is there anything I can do for either of you in the mean time?"

"Everyone's being so nice to me," Tris said, laughing. "It's not as if we were best friends. It's all a little unreal..."

Despite the laughter, he didn't look well. He was pale, and all his gestures were slightly off, like a man imitating himself.

"Allie says they figured out that I didn't kill him. His doctor lives in the house, he was there moments after I left. Ymalna told the truth, that I had been casting something that made a blue light. The doctor tried his best Restoration magics, and then let him go."

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 04:33 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 10:29 PM)

"Ah, you were an Inquisitor's personal guard then?" Kratos said, looking to the mage and then back at the other Ordinator.

"Indeed, I was." Beamed Vaan, obviously still proud.

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 10:29 PM)

"By the way, I am Kratos, former Captain of the Watch in Vivec, your name is?" He added.

"I Am Vaan Surethi, former ordinator, Current Sorceror (again, a strategic absence of "chaos"), swordsman, and Philospher. It is truly a pleasure to see you, Kratos."

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 04:38 AM

Solunastra

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 07:31 PM)

"You know I am not overfond of my father either, though he is very different from yours was," Goranthir said quietly. "But I'll be sad when he dies ..."

It occured to Goranthir that if Reman has a natural lifespan, he will likely be burying Tris before his father, but that was a bad thought, and he put it behind him.

"So, there is to be a funeral, in Wayrest?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 04:38 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 07:33 PM)

"Indeed, I was." Beamed Vaan, obviously still proud.
"I Am Vaan Surethi, former ordinator, Current Sorceror (again, a strategic absence of "chaos"), swordsman, and Philospher. It is truly a pleasure to see you, Kratos."

"As it is you, Vaan." Kratos replied.

"When did you arrive in Ald Raathim?" He asked.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 15 2005, 04:42 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Oct 14 2005, 09:38 PM)

Solunastra
"You know I am not overfond of my father either, though he is very different from yours was," Goranthir said quietly. "But I'll be sad when he dies ..."

It occured to Goranthir that if Reman has a natural lifespan, he will likely be burying Tris before his father, but that was a bad thought, and he put it behind him.

"So, there is to be a funeral, in Wayrest?"

"It hardly matters," Tris said. "Both Ciel and I have been exiled by Queen Elysana, I couldn't go in any case. I wonder what happens to his property, does it go to Oro now? My father offered me a payment up front to sign away my inheritence, but I turned it down. The money is my mother's originally, so it comes to me no matter what he wanted..."

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 04:43 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 10:38 PM)

"As it is you, Vaan." Kratos replied.

"When did you arrive in Ald Raathim?" He asked.

Vaan smiled.

"Earlier today, 'tis my second visit, the first was....well...a while ago, just before the wedding of....I forget who it was..."

"I first met her ladyship Loranna at that time, a very nice lady."

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 04:43 AM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 14 2005, 07:25 PM)

After Trason had left, Isidor turned to Kethiah, and said "So, what do you think?"

"I think the food was good, even if it took too long, it was worth the wait," Kethiah said. "I think he's a bit eccentric, but that goes with the place."

Posted by: S'reddit Oct 15 2005, 04:46 AM

Solunastra

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 14 2005, 07:42 PM)

"I think if you don't go to the funeral, you'll regret it," Goranthir said. "You go in and out of Wayrest all the time. There must be a way. What about our old friend Herwyn Brand?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 04:47 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 07:43 PM)

"Indeed she is, Vaan." He said. "Very trusting and caring, and well, just plain old keen."

"What do you say to a drink at the Drunken Guar?" He asked, waiting to get out of the stuffy mages guild.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 15 2005, 04:53 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Oct 14 2005, 09:46 PM)

Solunastra
"I think if you don't go to the funeral, you'll regret it," Goranthir said. "You go in and out of Wayrest all the time. There must be a way. What about our old friend Herwyn Brand?"

"I could go stand in the Void and stare at his coffin, Goranthir... that sounds cheerful... I could go in disguise... I go all the time through the Void, and I don't go where people can see me. At his funeral there will be people, people who know me. Perhaps even the Queen herself, my father was the foremost merchant in the city. Herwyn Brand would be almost obliged to catch me if I did something that foolish, just to keep the Queen from lopping off his head for disloyalty."

Tris shook his head.

"I feel sorry for Oro... my brother, he's ten years old. My father's associates will be on him like slaughterfish on a dead nix hound."

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 04:54 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 10:47 PM)

"Indeed she is, Vaan." He said. "Very trusting and caring, and well, just plain old keen."

"What do you say to a drink at the Drunken Guar?" He asked, waiting to get out of the stuffy mages guild.

"That, Kratos, would be a wonderful Idea! Just as soon as I wrap up business here, of course.

Turning back to the enchanter, who had been waiting patiently for him, Vaan recieved instructions on his stones.

"Two of them contain a command humanoid spell, the other, a detect humanoid spell" the enchanter droned. (Vaan raised his eyebrows, he hadnt expected the latter)

"You use them, like this:" (the enchanter instructed Vaan quickly and quietly on how to use them)

Vaan turned back to Kratos, smiling: "Now how about that drink?"

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 15 2005, 04:56 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Oct 14 2005, 10:43 PM)

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
"I think the food was good, even if it took too long, it was worth the wait," Kethiah said. "I think he's a bit eccentric, but that goes with the place."

Isidor smiled and said "Eccentricity is never a bad thing." He paused for a moment and then said "The more we get done, the more excited I get." He yawned and then said "I'm going to go and take a nap... would you like to join me?" He asked, with a wink.

ooc: Me. Sleep. Now.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 04:59 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 07:54 PM)

"Alright then, hope you got what you came for." He said, turning to toward the door and heading out.

They reached the tavern and Kratos headed to a table near the bar.

"So Vaan, do you still have the Ordinator blood burning in you as I have?" He asked in an excited manner.

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 05:03 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 10:59 PM)

"So Vaan, do you still have the Ordinator blood burning in you as I have?" He asked in an excited manner.

Vaan chuckled.

"I do indeed, desire to be again what I once was. I would quite happily drop all my current commitments to return to the old ways of my life. Necron would too, for that matter."

"Only, I'm sure that our days were different. When I was of the order, it was during the golden days of the tribunal, I'm that we did things differently then, we were more....casual, you know? All the bad things didnt matter so much."

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 15 2005, 05:07 AM

Ald Raathim
Trason decided to go for a walk instead of just going outside. He doubted anyone would show up at the tavern-in-the-making at this time of night. He walked around the vacant town, staring at the beautiful architecture. He walked with the collar of his jacket rubbing against his neck and hands deep in his pockets. It was a cold night, but suddenly Trason started to feel warm, as if he was getting hit by waves of heat. He turned around and saw a shadow in the distance lurking in the darkness.

Trason picked up his speed and made a U-turn in the nearest alley.

Sweat began to run down Trason's face as he feared for his life. This... Thing... Got closer and closer by the minute. He had no Idea what it was following him.

He turned the corner of the alley to only find himself in a dead end.

He didn't turn around to see what was behind him, but felt the warm breath of what ever it was breathing down his cloak. Paralyzed by fear, Trason struggled to breath.

"G..G..Get away... Yo... You... You MONSTER" Trason yelled as he turned around to find that whatever was chasing obviously wasn't there anymore. He had never been more relieved in his life.

"Stupid n'wah! Some of us are trying to sleep! Go home you little ruffian!"

Trason turned around to see what was yelling but was pelted by a shoe right in the side of the face.

He ran back to the tavern and walked inside, only to see Isidor and Kethian about to head upstairs.

"Im going to bed, g'night" He said rather quickly

He quickly ran past them and grabbed the furthest room down the hall. He slipped into his undergarments and fell quickly to sleep. Before he dosed off he thought of what he might've encountered in that alley besides and old woman.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 05:14 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 08:03 PM)

"Ah, so you weren't around for the more fiercer times that I lived through then?" He asked, ordering sujamma from the keep.

"I was thinking of taking it up with Loranna or Archpatriarch Allerleirauh, of the New Temple,' He sipped the sujamma the keep brought to Vaan and himself, 'but we would need very good reason to get her to reconsider the abolishment of our Order."

"Would you consider fighting with me to reestablish our sacred Order to fit the Doctrines of the New Temple, if we can?"

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 05:24 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 11:14 PM)

"That would be a great thing" Answered Vaan, a hint of excitement in his voice.

"I would be willing, yes." He smiled. The possibility of re-gaining his former proffesion was a like going to heaven for Vaan.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 05:28 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 08:24 PM)

"That is very good news, Vaan,' Kratos said, "This has most definately made my day, I thank you."

He sipped his sujamma and continued.

"What of this Necron, where is he?"

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 05:38 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 14 2005, 11:28 PM)

"What of this Necron, where is he?"

Vaan chuckled.

"The most likely place would be in Port Telvanni. Though, he also could be anywhere, on guild business. Normally, I would be aware of his location, but I've just got back from Elswyer."

he paused, then added: "He's a wonderful man, he'll be over the moons when he hears about you!"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 06:10 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 08:38 PM)

"I would like to meet him if he were ever to come to Ald Raathim." Kratos replied.

"I received word from Loranna that my house has been constructed as I asked not long before you showed up," He finished his sujamma and continued, "I've been waiting for one and the expansion of the city has granted me this."

"I was thinking we could expand on it if we are able to reestablish the Ordinators and turn it into our barracks and base in the city, it is near the Temple, with plenty of space for expansion." He added.

Posted by: vaanic~one Oct 15 2005, 06:15 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 15 2005, 12:10 AM)

Vaan nodded slowly. "That sounds like a good plan.." But before he could say anything else, he had a slight spasm of pain from his ribs.

"Oh, ah...please excuse me, I'll think I will have to go take a rest in my rented room....I'm sorry for this interruption, but my Trip to Elsewyer has left me somewhat damaged..."

he shook Kratos' hand once more, and took his leave.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 06:18 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Oct 14 2005, 09:15 PM)

Kratos smiled, shook his hand, and watched him leave.

He was excited to know another Ordinator had appeared in Ald Raathim.

"Keep, i'll take another sujamma over here." He said, waving his hand in the air.

Posted by: Nordic_bandit Oct 15 2005, 06:26 AM

Joshua Fergusson had stayed at the table the whole time, starting with when Kratos left and came back. His stomach growled quite loudly, and he agreed, saying, "Don't worry, I'll get some food..."

"Keep, May I have some Hound Steak, and Scrib Jerky? Thank you." He placed the correct amount of coinage on the table and waited for his food.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 06:32 AM

QUOTE(Nordic_bandit @ Oct 14 2005, 09:26 PM)

"How are you doing there, Josh?" Kratos asked.

He received his sujamma from the keep and downed a little bit.

Posted by: Nordic_bandit Oct 15 2005, 06:34 AM

"Hungry. How are you?"

When his plate arrived he dug right in, not bothering to use manners because he was so hungry. He should get his old hunting spear from his house and go hunting in these parts. There was probably some good game around here.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 06:40 AM

QUOTE(Nordic_bandit @ Oct 14 2005, 09:34 PM)

"Well i'm feeling quite good today for I have found one of my Ordinator brethren." He replied.

"We are going to try to reestablish the Ordinators here." Kratos added.

Posted by: Nordic_bandit Oct 15 2005, 06:44 AM

At this, his fork dropped with a clatter to the plate. He was stunned. Another survivor? I thought they were wiped out? Were they not? He wiped his mouth with a cloth while thinking. But look at Kratos, he made it through. Wait, reestablish the Ordinators? Good idea. Might just work. Wonder if I could help, seeing as how I do not think I'll be getting back to Ebonheart any time soon...

He looked back up to Kratos and said...

"Congratulations, friend, on finding another survivor. I would like to meet him at the earliest possible convenience. On the topic of Reestablishing the Ordinators... How would you like some help on training the recruits? Seeing as how I am not going to be going back to Ebonheart, or any Legion Fort any time soon maybe I could offer some services..."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 06:49 AM

QUOTE(Nordic_bandit @ Oct 14 2005, 09:44 PM)

Kratos saw the excitement overwhelm Joshua.

"Easy now, we still have to bring it up before the New Temple and other councils before we can start anything." Kratos replied.

"If we are able to reestablish our Order, you would have to update yourself on our Ideals and method of training before you jump right in,' He continued, "but I would be glad to accept your help."

Posted by: Nordic_bandit Oct 15 2005, 06:53 AM

"Aye, I would certainly have to catch up on the ideals and methods of training, but I believe it would be a fun task to undertake. That would make 3 trainers; yourself, the other survivor, and me. We would need to divide that up somehow. We'll decide when the time comes."

He set his fork and knife down, and blotted the edges of his mouth with a piece of cloth before pushing a little bit away from the table, signalling he was done.

"Kratos, would you happen to have any reading material I could borrow on the Ideals and training methods, so I could go ahead and get a head start?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 06:58 AM

QUOTE(Nordic_bandit @ Oct 14 2005, 09:53 PM)

"It is risky business trying to rekindle our Order, it might not go the way we would like." He said.

"I will have books delivered to you, although they are in Temple script, which I would believe to be a challenge for you to decipher." Kratos added.

Posted by: Nordic_bandit Oct 15 2005, 07:03 AM

"Ah, you mean Daedric? No problem at all. Learned how to read and write Daedric, and speak, read and write Tamrielic when I was a child. Anyway, you'll have to deliver them to a special place. I'll give you some directions. Fairly easy. Go to the farthest right hand corner of the dock, on land, and walk along the shore until you find a small alcove. There will be a boat there. That's where I'm living. I know this is risky business, but that makes it all the more fun." he finished with a smirk.

He got up from the table, and said..."I must leave you now. I will be sleeping on that ship which I just told you about, so, I will see you tomorrow, Kratos, friend. I hope we can rekindle the Ordinators, most were friendly people."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 15 2005, 07:29 AM

QUOTE(Nordic_bandit @ Oct 14 2005, 10:03 PM)

He left before Kratos could reply.

"Daedric?' he muttered, "He really does need to catch up on our ideals."

I never thought i'd see the day when Ordinators would be referred to as "Friendly people". He thought to himself.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 09:47 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 14 2005, 02:37 PM)

After a long silence and much study of the table Telera opened her mouth to speak, “I…”

She fell silent again. She needed to say something, not leave this half-done, “It wasn’t a slip of the tongue. Well not entirely, it doesn’t matter though. It’s you and Shaka who are together. I should have just let you be, selfish of me to impose myself. I, I shouldn’t have done that.”

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 15 2005, 09:54 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 01:47 AM)

Anya looked up, "No... no..."

She straightened back up in her seat, "I'm not sure you need to be sorry. But... you're still Teleran?" Anya asked, placing emphasis on the n, "and what about Shai?"

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 10:17 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 15 2005, 12:54 AM)

Anya looked up, "No... no..."

She straightened back up in her seat, "I'm not sure you need to be sorry. But... you're still Teleran?" Anya asked, placing emphasis on the n, "and what about Shai?"

“She left,” Telera murmured, avoiding Anya’s eyes, “Not coming back for a long time it sounded like. And before that, well, I love her but not like I did prior to this change. It feels different somehow. I know she didn’t love me as she had before but, when I realized that, it didn’t hurt like I expected it to, I felt …relieved.”

Telera looked at Anya now, “Teleran? Sure I am, well for the most part anyway, I think.”

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 15 2005, 10:28 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 02:17 AM)

"I'm sorry Tel," Anya said, "At least it didn't hurt so much."

Anya stared for a moment, unsure of what to say. Finally she spoke up, "Do you really love me? Look at yourself, how much you've changed. And from the way you sound, the change is more than skin deep. Maybe it's just you fhaving someone to talk to, I don't know."

Any paused for a moment, hoping to say this right, "Let's not worry about this right now. You're still adjusting, it hasn't even been two weeks. We'll, ummm, reevaluate after a while. Okay?"

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 10:42 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 15 2005, 01:28 AM)

“I think I loved you before I changed. Or at least, that’s how I remember it now, though I don’t think I thought so at the time,” Telera smiled.

A bit more seriously she continued, “I love you, I wouldn’t have said so otherwise. Of course you’re right that we should give it some time, it is a bit sudden.”

Telera took a deep breath and then asked, “Do you love Shaka?”

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 15 2005, 10:49 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 02:42 AM)

"No, I didn't think so, I was just hoping for a longshot." Anya murmered.

She stopped, and thought about the question, thought the answer was readily apperent, "I never felt the way I do when around Shaka, I drop my barrier with him."

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 11:18 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 15 2005, 01:49 AM)

“Hopefully you’ll feel that way with me someday…” Telera mumbled; she spoke more clearly, “Make sure he knows that, too.”

Telera got up from the table and lingered a moment before leaving, “I’ll see you again very soon Anya, for now I’ve monopolized your time long enough. Take care of yourself.”

‘What the hell are you doing? Kill the lizard so he can’t take her love! Get back in there and-’ Telera shut the voice out.

Anya had mentioned something about Maranda, something about kissing and the feelings it had stirred in her. ‘Maybe Maranda will know something that can help us,’ Telera thought to herself. She made her way to the Mages Guild and purchased passage to Cyrodiil. A few moments later she was heading through the streets of Cyrodiil towards the House of Dibella.

When she reached the House of Dibella she asked the first person she saw, a beautiful woman with very little on, “I'd like to speak to Maranda, do you know where I can find her?”

Posted by: Shardie Oct 15 2005, 11:24 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 08:18 PM)

When she reached the House of Dibella she asked the first person she saw, a beautiful woman with very little on, “I'd like to speak to Maranda, do you know where I can find her?”

'Right here,' said Maranda, who was walking in behind Telera, in full ceremonial armour for a change, 'So how may I help you? Oh, how rude of me, come over here, sit by the fountian' she guestured to a beautiful fountian at the front of the Temple

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 11:31 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 15 2005, 02:24 AM)

“Thank you, Maranda,” Telera said, following her over to the fountain and sitting. “I wanted to talk to you about someone, Anya. We kissed and, well, she mentioned that it aroused feelings in her that she wasn’t expecting and you were connected to it too.”

Posted by: Shardie Oct 15 2005, 11:33 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 08:31 PM)

'Hmm...' Maranda looked at Telera, 'Do I know you? I'm sure if I met an attractive girl such as yourself I would remember, but I just cant pick it' she thought about things for a moment, 'But you know Anya, right? So you must have met me at Ald Raatham or somewhere like that,' she continued to think...

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 11:39 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 15 2005, 02:33 AM)

“Oh,” Telera blushed, “Forgive me. I’m Telera. I talked to you in Sentinel, we went for a drink, or rather, I drank and you enjoyed your juice. I did see you in Ald Raathim once or twice though, your outfit was remarkable. You've changed since I last spoke with you.”

Posted by: Shardie Oct 15 2005, 11:42 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 08:39 PM)

'I met no girl in Sentinel called Telera... I only met a wierd man called Tele...' a smile came over Maranda's face, and she burst out in laughter, 'oh tell me it isn't so, "Telera", oh thats just too funny! Too much Polymorph potion I take it, you know that stuff is illegal' Maranda continued to laugh hystericly for over five minutes not allowing Telera time to speak, before she stopped, 'ah, sorry, I have not had such a laugh in a while' she whiped a tear from her eye

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 11:49 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 15 2005, 02:42 AM)

“I’m not that weir-” Telera started, before regarding her current figure, “Well okay maybe I am.

“I know about polymorph potions now, I didn’t even know I had one at the time. And yes, that’s about the shape of it.” Telera said, trying not to look chagrined as Maranda laughed.

Posted by: Shardie Oct 15 2005, 11:53 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 08:49 PM)

'Okay,' Maranda said, wiping a tear from her eye again, she was still giggling softly, 'so you want to talk about the Polymorph Potion, do you... Are you sure you would like to go back? I must say this is definatly an improvement' a more serious look came across her face, 'Or are you hear about Anya...'

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 11:55 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 15 2005, 02:53 AM)

“About Anya,” Telera said firmly.

Posted by: Shardie Oct 15 2005, 11:57 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 08:55 PM)

“About Anya,” Telera said firmly.

'Then,' she looked at Telera closely, 'Are you in love with her? And WHO is in love with her, Telera, or Teleran?' she smiled, 'think about it for a bit, I have to get changed, but be in that tavern over there in half an hour, buy yourself some cute clothes or somthing, I'll meet you then,' she threw a few coins into Telera's lap and walked inside.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 12:17 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 15 2005, 02:57 AM)

Telera picked up the coins and found her way to a nearby clothier, which perhaps due to the proximity of the House of Dibella, carried a far more interesting selection than the ones Telera had been in before. Telera decided on a tight fitting dress that revealed rather more than it concealed and paid for it with the money Maranda had offered her.

Telera then made her way to the tavern Maranda had mentioned in her new clothes and found a table where she could sit facing the rest of the room. She had arrived a few minutes earlier than Maranda had mentioned, but she hadn’t had time yet to think about what Maranda had said. Her thoughts chased themselves in circles as she waited for Maranda, almost ignoring the world around her entirely.

Posted by: Shardie Oct 15 2005, 12:20 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 09:17 PM)

Maranda returned, changed into her normal dress, a wolf fur coat covering her sholders, to keep the coolness of winter out. There was a cool Northerly wind from Skyrim, adding a bit of chill to the air. She found Telera rather easier, 'Now that looks nice. So you want to talk about Anya, do you. Well I'm here, talk, tell me whats on your mind'

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 12:32 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 15 2005, 03:20 AM)

“Whether it’s Telera or Teleran who loves her I don’t know. And I don’t care. I love her,” Telera started, “whoever I am.”

“I kissed her today and I’m afraid I hurt her, that I frightened her.” Telera said, concern etched in her features, “I know she loves Shaka and I’m frightened that I’ll ruin her happiness if I allow myself to act on my feelings.”

Posted by: Shardie Oct 15 2005, 12:38 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 09:32 PM)

'Does she love Shaka? She has been questioning that love... the fact that they CANT make love is somthing that I think she finds, well problematic. And with you a girl, I believe there is little more than you can do...' Maranda was not going to tell Telera her secrets, 'Its Anya's decision. If she wants to be with you, she will, if she wants to be with Shaka, she can. I personally think she needs some time out, to rest, relax, and look at her feelings, see what SHE wants. Thats why I told her to come to Cyrodiil for a jorney, a holiday to rest and relax...' she paused, 'Although you may love her, make sure she knows it. If not, she will never get a chance... Anything else you want to ask about?' Maranda said quietly

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 12:46 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 15 2005, 03:38 AM)

“I won’t push her into anything and I'll let her decide,” Telera promised, both to herself and to Maranda. “Actually I do have another question, where do you fit into this? She mentioned you in relation to the kissing, did you kiss her?”

As an afterthought, she added, “Also, you mentioned something about polymorph potions earlier, what do you know?”

Posted by: Shardie Oct 15 2005, 12:52 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 09:46 PM)

'Oh yes, I kiss anyone whose cute' Maranda said happily, 'Anya included, she is a delight to kiss,' Maranda smiled, 'And about polymorph potions... The Temple could help you with that... but... I think they would report your use of them... A powerful mage MAY be able to help you out, a psjicc or a Televani, or if your in the mood to sell your soul, the Daedric Princes like dealing with mortals in a bad way,' she giggled, 'But dont expect to have things go the way you expect... you may end up a woman forever... but, as I said before, its a mighty improvement, I think you should stay this way,' she handed a note to Telera, 'Can you pass that onto Loranna? Its a note discribing somthing that she may be interested in... Anything else? I'm free all day,'

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 01:01 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 15 2005, 03:52 AM)

“Daedra? No I think I’ll pass on that and I don’t trust any Telvanni enough to willingly make myself their lab rat,” Telera said. “Thank you for the advice, Maranda. I’ll get your note to Loranna, as soon as I’m back in Ald Raathim.”

“I don’t think I have any more questions for you. Thanks again for the advice. I'll at least try to use it.”

Posted by: Shardie Oct 15 2005, 01:04 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 15 2005, 10:01 PM)

Maranda bowed and gave Telera a kiss on the lips, 'I hope things work out for you, come back and talk another time,' she bowed again, and left, back to the Temple

Posted by: Teleran Oct 15 2005, 01:10 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 15 2005, 04:04 AM)

Maranda bowed and gave Telera a kiss on the lips, 'I hope things work out for you, come back and talk another time,' she bowed again, and left, back to the Temple

Telera returned the bow and the kiss. “I’m sure I will be back. If you have the time, come visit us in Ald Raathim. I hope things work out favorably for you too,” Telera headed back to the mages guild and headed for the castle once she arrived in Ald Raathim. She looked for Loranna with the note from Maranda in hand.

Posted by: Draak Oct 15 2005, 06:01 PM

Gnisis

The Indoril Emissary had arrived the previous evening and the Redoran Emissary left with the ship for Indoril lands. This morning the Council was engaged in a formal meeting with the Emissary. Drakar mostly sat and listened, he had a number of questions but was saving them for later. Pieces of a larger puzzle were slowly falling into place. For good or ill was yet to be forseen.

Posted by: Argonians rule Oct 15 2005, 07:21 PM

Meanwhile, in a place where problems focus less on wub and more on keeping daggers from being thrust between your ribs.

Falco awoke next to Heelja. He dressed himself and left the cabin. Although the morining was still very early he went down below deck to make quite a ruckus.

"Wake up you useless lumps of flesh. We're moving out! Wake up!" Damn crew's always falling asleep. I'll have to set up a night shift.

Once he had woken all the crew that was sleeping, the Red Falcon Began heading north, weaving in and out of the islands of rocks. Falco knew that once they were free of the region it would be seift and easy sailing.