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Posted by: Loranna Oct 21 2005, 08:22 PM

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

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

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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IMPORTANT: WE HAVE JUMPED SIX MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE; IT IS NOW RAIN'S HAND IN THE RP (i.e., April)

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Summary for Loranna: Loranna has recently learned of a small, lost force of Redorans in her domain, and is calling for heroes to take care of this force before it gets away.

Posted by: syronj Oct 21 2005, 08:25 PM

Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, has returned to Ald Raathim after six months of attempting to fit back into Black Marsh, unsuccessfully.

Shaka lifted a hand to volunteer. "I wasn't here for Ald Raathim's battles earlier in the year," he said. "It's the least I can do."

He stood in the Cuirass and his usual mixed bag of armor, the Glass kukri sheathed on his belt, and with the Spear.

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 21 2005, 08:26 PM

Summary:

Thom is currently heading back out into the forest after capturing a Redoran scout right outside of town. He left the scout in the care of Dragon and Loranna.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 21 2005, 08:26 PM

Summary: Anya is gearing up for battle in the forests of Ald Raathim.

"Just a small force?" Anya teasingly said, "Let me go get my things nad I'll come along and help."

She always wore her throwing weapons, and a few daggers which include the Dagger of Judgment, but she had taken to leaving her spear and bow in her room. She left to retrieve them, and to join up with the volunteer force.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 21 2005, 08:28 PM

ooc: Isidor, male nord, is in the Nymph and Noggin, but after hearing of Loranna's call for heroes, he's grabbin' his axe, and hauling owl over to the castle.

ic: Isidor took his axe, and equipped his armor. He heard Loranna's request for heroes, and he was more then willing to help out. So, he made his way up to the castle library and greeted his friends. He was surprised to see Shaka standing threre, though.

"Where have you been?" Isidor asked, in a low voice.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Oct 21 2005, 08:28 PM

Summary: slyvos had gone to the library to get a few things; namely the mace of molag bal from an earlier adventure (he carried it with him at the time), and several rings and amulets with enchantments he was working on. Now he was pretty much ready for battle and do what he does best in these kinda situations... be creative with the powers available.

he ran to catch up with Loranna, smiling widely.

'I'm ready... when do we leave?'

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 21 2005, 08:30 PM

Summary: Battle for Berandas

Kratos has ordered the march and attack on the Dunmer stronghold of Berandas. Kratos has learned from information that he received from one of his scouts that the stronghold is poorly defended with only a small company of Redoran soldiers.

They continue the march on Berandas and will probably arrive by nightfall.

Posted by: Aki Oct 21 2005, 08:30 PM

Summary

Reichi's getting ready for a skirmish outside Ald Raathim. Wewt, fighting!
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QUOTE

Ald Raathim

Between the information learned from Kethiah's contact, and the intelligence gleaned from the scout Thom captured, Loranna learned that there was indeed a small, lost force of Redorans in her territory, keeping to the forests and trying to sneak away.

"No point in letting them run around loose," she declares. "We'll take a group of heroes and run them into the ground. Who's up for some action today?"

"I'll go!" Reichi volunteered, grinning. He was already ready, Bloodfang sheathed at his hip on the dull silver colored and ornately decorated armor. The Dagger Of Senses was in his hand already, though his hand hung at his side.

Posted by: syronj Oct 21 2005, 08:31 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 21 2005, 09:15 PM)

: Isidor took his axe, and equipped his armor. He heard Loranna's request for heroes, and he was more then willing to help out. So, he made his way out to the forest, and greeted his friends. He was surprised to see Shaka standing threre, though.

"Where have you been?" Isidor asked, in a low voice.

"Black Marsh," said Shaka. "I had as much luck going back as you had with Skyrim."

Shaka clasped forearms with Isidor, noticing the Nord looked a little more mature still than when he had seen him last.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 21 2005, 08:35 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 21 2005, 09:18 PM)

"Ah ..." Isidor nodded, and said, "So, what are you doing now?"

ooc: Also, Tyradil and Tilitalia are in school, Tsei's in Argonia, and Solise is in the army.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 21 2005, 08:37 PM

The Nypmh and Noggin, Ald Raathim

Trason entered the city and made his way through it until he found the tavern. Nothing much had changed... If you were a foreigner wouldn't have a clue that there was going to be a war.

He arrived at the tavern and slowly opened the door after returning from his little trip.

"Hello? Is anyone here?" Trason said.

Posted by: syronj Oct 21 2005, 08:38 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 21 2005, 09:22 PM)

"Ah ..." Isidor nodded, and said, "So, what are you doing now?"

Shaka looked at his friend intently. "What I discussed with you and Kethiah once. Kicking over the chessboard and trying a new game."

"How is she doing, and the children? And how are Anya and Tel?"

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 21 2005, 08:39 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 21 2005, 09:25 PM)

Shaka looked at his friend intently. "What I discussed with you and Kethiah once. Kicking over the chessboard and trying a new game."

"How is she doing, and the children? And how are Anya and Tel?"

"Ah. We're doing fine, and there might be a new child soon ... Anya and Tel are good, but they've missed you." Isidor said, with a smile.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 21 2005, 08:41 PM

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 21 2005, 07:24 PM)

There were patrons in the Nymph and Noggin, but they were unusually weary. The Breton Arynel sat in the back, minding his own thoughts, it was not clear if he even noticed Trason.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 21 2005, 08:44 PM

Trason was confused, he knew they wouldn't leave the place unsupervised, so Kethiah or Isidor must be around.

He looked towards the man in the back of the tavern. Seemed like a shallow fellow... Had a mysterious aura, but Trason approached him.

"Excuse me sir, would you happen to know where the owners of this establishment are?" He asked politely.

Posted by: syronj Oct 21 2005, 08:44 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 21 2005, 09:26 PM)

"Ah. We're doing fine, and there might be a new child soon ... Anya and Tel are good, but they've missed you." Isidor said, with a smile.

Shaka smiled, as much as an Argonian could be said to smile, and thumped Isidor on the shoulder. "Congratulations. . . . Kethiah and you have both come a long way."

He turned more serious and looked to the side. "Not as much as I've missed them. As soon as this skirmish is over, I need to go to the Dibellan temple and start asking some serious questions about what's possible and what isn't."

Shaka's eyes grew distant. "Wife Number One and Wife Number Two. Never mind, you'd laugh at some of the dreams I had in Argonia . . . ."

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 21 2005, 08:47 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 21 2005, 09:31 PM)

Isidor smiled, and blushed slightly. "Thanks, Shaka. Good luck to you, too. As for the dreams ... well, good luck with that too." He winked, and clapped the argonian on the shoulder.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 21 2005, 08:47 PM

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 21 2005, 07:31 PM)

Arynel turned to the stranger.

“Word has it there are enemies mounting,” the Breton said, “Isidor went to meet with Dres Loranna, who sent a call out for any heroes willing to fight.”

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 21 2005, 08:52 PM

"Oh dear, It's slowly starting isn't it..." Trason continued.

Trason slowly looked down at his blade and pulled it out of his sheath. It was a wonderous blade, almost unmarked by battle except for a few daedroths...

He looked at the man.

"This is a beautiful blade isn't it? Hand-crafted, ebony worksmanship... I better put it to some good use. I'm going to answer this call for help, would you perhaps like to join me? That is if you have any fighting experience?" Trason asked.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 21 2005, 08:56 PM

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 21 2005, 07:39 PM)

Arynel eyed Trason’s weapon.

“Ebony is a very valuable metal, and an excellent weapon, though heavy,” the Breton said, “It would be of great aid to the others, and so would the one who wields it.”

“I will stay here,” he added, “for now.”

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 21 2005, 08:57 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 21 2005, 08:43 PM)

"Alright, but be careful... This battle will soon come to you. There isn't a way out, except for victory." Trason said triumphantly as he turned for the door.

He turned back.

"Thanks again sir, by the way, what is your name?" He asked.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 21 2005, 09:00 PM

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 21 2005, 07:44 PM)

"I am called Arynel," the Breton said simply, "and battles and heroes gather like grains of sand."

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 21 2005, 09:10 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 21 2005, 08:47 PM)

"I am called Arynel," the Breton said simply, "and battles and heroes gather like grains of sand."

"You are wise, thank you for your help. Perhaps, we shall meet again... Hopefully under better circumstances"

Trason walked out the door and headed back to the weaponsmith.

"LUCIUS!" Trason yelled.

"Oh not you... Everytime you come around, you need something! Why can't you visit a friend and have a beer with me at the Drunken Guar sometime? I mean, I barely see you anymore bud-..." Trason cut him off.

"I need armor, nothing special! I'm going to help fight. When this war is done and if were both alive, were going to get so drunk Lucius, your head will be spinning." Trason said merrily.

There was a short pause in Lucius's speech, as if he finally had a loss for words.

"In the back..." He said as he pushed open the door behind the counter.

Trason ran into the back and grabbed a chitin cuirass and 2 pauldrons. He looked the some of the crates and took some darts and knives that he could use.

He ran out of the building without saying a word to Lucius, but he knew he owed Lucius quite alot.

The castle was in the distance and Trason ran swiftly to it.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 21 2005, 09:13 PM

Battle for Berandas

The Muatramer army marched over the small hills and rocks near Koal Cave in order to disguise their approach from the Redoran defenders at Berandas. There was a narrow valley in between the two sets of small hills and it lead to a spot where Berandas was vulnerable to a surprise attack.

Around this time Kratos sent a messenger back to Gnisis to inform the officer he left there that the Redoran had only a small contingent of defenders and that he should inform the rest of the troops that they need to be on look out for possible attack.

As the whole army silently finished maneuvering over the rocks and cliffs in the hills, Kratos ordered a halt and for them to start setting up the seige equipment. He posted sentries around the resting place and ordered his scouts to be very careful so close to their objective.

The battle was coming to Berandas, but they would need time to prepare for it first.

Posted by: Shardie Oct 21 2005, 09:17 PM

A foresty Hill, Near Ald Raatham

'We're lost, are we not?' The officer sighed to his scout
'It could just be I misread the map,' the scout replied
'Very well, intill we find out where we are, we will lay out our defences on this hill, defensive ring, everyone, and noone make a peep! For the Tribunal and House Redorian!' the officer yelled quietly
'For Redorian!' yelled the 30 or so soldiers he had with him, a bit too loud
'Be quiet! We cant scout out the enemys position and defences if they know we are hear!' yelled the officer silently, 'now get into positions!'

Posted by: syronj Oct 21 2005, 09:22 PM

Shaka stood in the forest, waiting for the scouts to return. He had kept his distance from most of his friends, not wanting to explain Black Marsh right now; Isidor stood nearby.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 21 2005, 09:25 PM

Anya returned to the group, who were waiting a few miles into the forest. "A few scouts and I took a quick peek around. For trained soldiers they sure do blugeon around the forest like a pack of guars. Anyway, the scouts found them pretty quick."

Anya points off to a hill in the distance, though it was somewhat obscured by the forest, "We counted a group of roughly thirty men, arrayed in a typical defensive ring. If we keep quiet, it should be a simple matter to sneak close and ambush them. Follow me, I'll show you the way."

Posted by: Teleran Oct 21 2005, 09:25 PM

Six Month Summary for Telera

Firstly she has charged herself with maintaining Shaka’s garden for the duration of his absence, and while her inexperience gardening shows she has managed to avoid accidentally killing any of the plants and has kept the garden neat.

Telera has been frustrated by Anya’s insistence on keeping distance between them but nonetheless has enjoyed her time with Anya, especially the times when Anya neglects to maintain the distance.

Since the war started the dagger has been rejoicing most thoroughly, even forgiving Telera for not unsheathing it during the weeks prior to war. It was singing praises for a week after the Battle at Tel Silgrad and generally is acting annoyingly upbeat as long as the war carries on. Its happiness and the ideas it comes up with in its euphoria are even more disturbing than when it was sulking. Telera has learned how to block out listening to the dagger very well as a result.

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Current Events

Teleran had been busying herself at the other end of town when news of the Redoran scouts reached her; as a result she was very late in volunteering and just managed to catch the others as they entered the forest.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 21 2005, 09:28 PM

Trason followed the young woman who suspiciously ran into the woods, thinking that she might've been a spy.

He was about to yell at her, but he realized she was with a group of people and in the midst of all of them, was Isidor.

Trason ran to the group quietly and no one asked anything of him.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 21 2005, 09:32 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 21 2005, 10:12 PM)

Forrested Hill, Some Time Later

The Redoran scout resisted the urge to scratch his nose, remaining perfectly still, hidden within the branches of a tree. His blazing red eyes scanned the area, looking for any signs of approaching enemies.

He mentally chanted homilies from the blessed Almalexia to calm his nerves; he and his cohorts were in the lands of Ald Raathim - the formerly worthless little Land of the Thief, that had somehow stood against the irresistable Azurites in the Blue Dawn, had become a city to rival even Blacklight, and who had turned the tide at Tel Silgrad just a few months back. Ald Raathim, with its crazy Outlander noblewoman, and with so many of the enemy's greatest champions ...

A bead of sweat dripped down his nose, but he ignored it.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 21 2005, 09:53 PM

Anya watched the ring of defenders in the distance, unaware of the the small party about to attack them for the moment.

She turned and outlined her plan, which involved distracting the long range support, attacking one side, and breaking through on another during the confusion. Which should break the formation and let them mop up.

She motioned for Telera to follow her. Pointing at the archers, she whisperes, "I'll sneak in there, if you can jump/levitate, and pick them off with your daggers."

A quick weave of her arms, and she was lost from sight. Using a trained eye, she crept up to the archer she deemed as the one with the most skil, based on how he held his bow and position. His eyes widened as an arm appeared in front of him as she pressed her dagger to his throat, and she quickly slit him.

Using a jump spell, she lept out of the middle of the formation before she could be targeted, already aiming daggers of her own to thrown. The main line should have started attacking the Redorans now that they were distracted by her and Telera.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 21 2005, 09:56 PM

Battle for Berandas

Night had begun to fall and Kratos knew it was time. He left his temporary tent and made his way to a small fire his commanders had lit under an overhanging cliff so they would not be noticed and began to speak. "Alright men, the time is now, we attack Berandas. Srenki, you will take your company and march on the left flank here." He said, drawing an X on the left side of Berandas on the map that was laid out before them on a crude table.

As he continued to assign his commanders attack points, one of his sentries ran up to him and panting spoke, "Sir, a man is approaching from the North." The sentry informed him. "Alright, thank you. Now go back to your post." Kratos ordered him.

The man came running up to the fire where Kratos and his commanders had been planning the attack. They all looked up at him in confusion as he just stood there. He was invisible in the darkness except the outline he made near the fire. Kratos stood up and approached the soldier. "What are you here for?" He asked him in confusion.

They all gasped as the soldier fell forward and became visible in the firelight. It was the messenger Kratos had sent to Gnisis. He was covered with blood and had three arrows protruding from his back. "They...they...had taken Gnisis after we left." He coughed up blood and continued. "I barely escaped... with my life... this is... a... TRAP!" He screamed as the last amount of life he had was taken from him.

Kratos immediately raised the alarm. They had been fed information that had drawn them to Berandas, and this is how they were paying for it. The soldiers quickly formed lines in the battle formation known only as the phalanx. Their shields were tightly inter-locked together and their spears were outstretched in the front lines.

They could hear the very near screams of the sentries Kratos had posted but nothing could be seen in the darkness; no torches, no signal lanterns. They heard it coming. The distant sound of footsteps all around them. The battle had come to them.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 21 2005, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 21 2005, 07:40 PM)

Telera opened up with her daggers well before she landed, flashes of silver issued from around the camp not well directed and only causing minor wounds, but giving the impression of many knife throwers hiding within the camp itself.

Telera herself came down in front of a Redoran mage, just beginning to cast a spell, and dispatched him smoothly before the incantation could be completed.

Turning to see Anya had jumped into the Redoran formation, Telera followed suit.

Posted by: Shardie Oct 21 2005, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 22 2005, 01:40 PM)

'We're under attack!' A soldier on the left flank yelled. The commander quickly turned to look, 'Its only a small party, it could be a diversion, Archers, fire at the enemy! Everyone else, hold your lines!'
the five or so archers fired thier arrows at the flying anya and the not so flying Telera. The Commander drew his sword, 'Right flank, move up the hill and close your lines!' he yelled

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 21 2005, 10:11 PM

Isidor advanced foward with his axe drawn, at the front line of defense. He swung his axe at one of the fighters, wearing bonemold armor.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 21 2005, 10:14 PM

Trason followed behind Isidor and split up from him once the fight started. He had bashed an unsuspecting Redoran's helmet wide open which gave him quite a shock. He continued to fight, swinging his sword at anything within a 5 foot radius, with a little finesse involved. A few arrows soared by his head, but he imagined that would stop soon enough.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Oct 21 2005, 10:16 PM

Slyvos took this as a good time to cast a little invisibilty spell on himself and move around to the other side, where they prolly were distracted away from him, and proceeded to move forward with a fortify speed spell and begin to use a touch spell with frost based damage on one of the archers before rushing backwards quickly, readying levitate spells to get them from afar.

Posted by: Aki Oct 21 2005, 10:18 PM

Reichi circled around behind to the flank that Isidor and the other fighters weren't attacking, before rushing into the Redoran soldiers. He drew Bloodfang along with the Dagger Of Senses, and unleashed a flurry of blows on the nearest bonemold-clad soldier.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 21 2005, 10:25 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 21 2005, 08:46 PM)

Anya was hard pressed to dodge the arrows mid-air, she quickly brought her hands up to cast a sanctuary spell. She breifely thought how much of a good investment the enchanted clothes to fortify her magic casting skills.

Landing lightly on the ground, she brought up and tossed several daggers as a few archers paused to aim again, which proved to be their downfall.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 21 2005, 10:28 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 21 2005, 10:58 PM)

Isidor advanced foward with his axe drawn, at the front line of defense. He swung his axe at one of the fighters, wearing bonemold armor.

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 21 2005, 11:01 PM)

QUOTE(Aki @ Oct 21 2005, 11:05 PM)

The archers, dealing with the fire from Telera and Anya, are not able to fire more than a few shots at the advancing Isidor, Reichi, and Trason before the fighters crash into the line, causing the Reodrans to buckle. More bonemold-clad warriors come to repulse the three heroes, giving vent to Redoran battle cries.

The first three targets Reichi, Trason, and Isidor hit go down quickly, but are soon replaced by six shield-bearing swordsmen, while behind them, two Dunmer chant and wave their hands, casting fortify and shield spells onto their comrades. With greater-than-normal strength and magic energy toughening their hides, the six Redorans strike back, steel bldes hewing the air, seeking flesh, trying to push the attackers back.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 21 2005, 10:29 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 21 2005, 07:46 PM)

The archers were shooting at Anya, Telera agreed completely with her dagger about what that meant had to happen. As she passed over the archers a few of her daggers did not quite make the hop, going into the archers rather than over.

The arrows heading for Teleran were not as many due to her sudden change in direction and were intercepted by blades if they looked too close to the mark.

Posted by: Shardie Oct 21 2005, 10:35 PM

QUOTE

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 02:16 PM)

The Archers were falling fast, as those who remained drew thier spears to fight back the invaders. The melee troops on this left flank turned in on themselves to advance on the two that were butchering thier archers. The commander rushed down to where Anya and Telera were, his Ebony armour glistening in the light, his massive broadsword swinging, all willing to slay them

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 21 2005, 10:39 PM

Battle for Berandas

The soldiers were not ready for an attack. Most were still running around in confusion as Kratos tried his best to form them into the phalanx. The footsteps could be heard from every direction. The Muatramer army was too frantic. They were supposed to attack, not be attacked.

It all came too soon. A volley of arrows soared through the nightsky, but all that could be heard was the terrible sound they made whistleing through the air and the screams of the Muatramer they struck. One by one they fell from every direction. The source of the arrows could not be found in the darkness.

All of a sudden the arrow fire stopped but no one rejoiced. As if from nowhere the Redoran infantry began to emerge from the shadows. They charged into the right flank and frontline of the army. There was nowhere to hide now. Torches were lit and light spells were cast down into the narrow valley. They were exposed to arrow fire and infantry melee.

Kratos cast a shield spell on himself and led the frontline into the Redoran infantry. The attackers began to fall and the Muatramer began to push the frontline of the assault back up the hill. But the arrow fire proved too much. Kratos knew it, they were outnumbered. The Redoran must have took careful consideration to plan this attack on attackers. His forces were too far stretched apart and the Redoran infantry began to take advantage of this.

They had lost Gnisis and now this? There was nothing to do about it. They were fighting bravely but it wasn't enough. The Muatramer had proved their might to the Redoran many times before, and somehow they had adapted to this. The rightflank collapsed and the Redoran began to break through as the arrow fire continued.

The call echoed through the lines, "Retreat!". They began to turn East and take flight from the Redoran that had them gradually outnumbered. Kratos had the remnants of his army seek cover in the mountains to the East. From there they could make their way back to Molag Mar. Oddly enough, the Redoran did not follow. They had fought with fierocity and courage and Kratos was proud to be their commander, even if they had lost the battle.

In the morning they marched over the mountains and made their way back to headquarters in Molag Mar.

Posted by: Aki Oct 21 2005, 10:42 PM

Reichi caught one of the Swordsman's blades inbetween his two blades, and turned slighlty, throwing a particularly harsh kick at the man's gut.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 21 2005, 10:51 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Oct 21 2005, 11:15 PM)

Isidor swung his axe at the next swordsmen's neck, after casting his inborn ability of woad.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 21 2005, 10:57 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Oct 21 2005, 11:29 PM)

Reichi caught one of the Swordsman's blades inbetween his two blades, and turned slighlty, throwing a particularly harsh kick at the man's gut.

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 21 2005, 11:38 PM)

Isidor swung his axe at the next swordsmen's neck, after casting his inborn ability of woad.

Isidor's opponent had chosen to attack as Isidor attacked, and between Isidor's armor and woad, his sword glances off, doing minor damage at best. The same can not be said for Isidor's axe, and one more Redoran corpse litters the ground.

Even with magic aiding them, the Redorans are still taking losses, but more are rushing to the fray, and the two mages continue to cast their spells to fortify them. It will be ten on three soon ...

Posted by: Teleran Oct 21 2005, 11:01 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 21 2005, 08:22 PM)

Glancing over at Anya, Telera tried to draw her attention and indicated for her to jump and rain daggers on the warriors.

Turning her attention back to the approaching Redoran warriors she donned a fist-emblazoned crown and was suddenly a significant amount larger. The dagger grumbled about not being used until it realized it was still being flown around and would likely get to slice into flesh again soon, after that its suggestions became much more helpful.

Telera swung a large stone fist to catch the charging commander.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 21 2005, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 21 2005, 09:48 PM)

Anya nodded, readying for the trick Telera enjoyed. A small jump spell, and she lept to the canopy of the trees, not to high though.

She took several daggers, and aimed them. Telera had the added benifit of telekinesis, making this trick deadly with her. Anya had to rely on her keen eye, which was difficult mid-jump. She instead focused on suppresive throws, aiming at two of the Redorans, hoping to catch them in a lethal spot.

Gravity took effect, and she grabbed her spear, ready to driv it straight down on the man she was aiming for.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 21 2005, 11:07 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Oct 21 2005, 11:44 PM)

The Redoran tries to twist his blade free, his enhanced strength giving him an edge, but Reichi's speed still dominated his, and he grunts in pain, Reichi's foot managing to inflict pain even through armor and shield spell.
Isidor's opponent had chosen to attack as Isidor attacked, and between Isidor's armor and woad, his sword glances off, doing minor damage at best. The same can not be said for Isidor's axe, and one more Redoran corpse litters the ground.

Even with magic aiding them, the Redorans are still taking losses, but more are rushing to the fray, and the two mages continue to cast their spells to fortify them. It will be ten on three soon ...

Isidor watches as the warriors rush foward, and he readies his axe. In a moment, he is rushing foward, swinging his axe wildly.

Posted by: Shardie Oct 21 2005, 11:11 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 22 2005, 02:53 PM)

The Commander fell back, the blow was strong enough to send him uncontious. The troops on the left flank, unable to see what was going on at the other end of the hill began to panic, as a giant golem and a flying woodelf with a spear decimated thier ranks. A few fled into the forest, but the brave continued to fight on with hopeless results. The few swordsmen who were left retreated to the top of the hill as thier comrades were slain by flying daggers

Posted by: Aki Oct 21 2005, 11:14 PM

Reichi grinned, and pulled back the Dagger Of Senses, keeping the Redoran's sword checked with the Daedric shortblade, and thrust the Dagger at the Redoran's helmet, specifically, the eyeslit.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 21 2005, 11:19 PM

Trason took quite a blow from a Redoran to the waist and in the leg which brought him to his knee's. He slowly got up perrying as much attacks as he could. He was very tired by now, but he continued fighting. While walking backwards he managed to throw one of the darts he had and critically wound one of the soldiers by hitting them directly in the neck.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 21 2005, 11:21 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 21 2005, 11:54 PM)

Isidor watches as the warriors rush foward, and he readies his axe. In a moment, he is rushing foward, swinging his axe wildly.

QUOTE(Aki @ Oct 22 2005, 12:01 AM)

Reichi grinned, and pulled back the Dagger Of Senses, keeping the Redoran's sword checked with the Daedric shortblade, and thrust the Dagger at the Redoran's helmet, specifically, the eyeslit.

Isidor's sudden all-out attack takes the Redorans by surprise; in half a dozen strokes four more Reodrans lie dead, Reichi's blinded adversary hitting the ground as they fall. The mages try to keep their fighters fortified but the sudden panic caused by Telera-Golem distracts them.

The remaining warriors fighting Isidor and Reichi swing wildly, clipping Isidor in the shoulder with a nasty wound, but their nerve is shaken; Reichi can smell their fear. What cohesion they had is falling apart.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 21 2005, 11:21 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 21 2005, 10:26 PM)

Battle for Berandas
They had lost Gnisis and now this? There was nothing to do about it. They were fighting bravely but it wasn't enough. The Muatramer had proved their might to the Redoran many times before, and somehow they had adapted to this. The rightflank collapsed and the Redoran began to break through as the arrow fire continued.

The call echoed through the lines, "Retreat!". They began to turn East and take flight from the Redoran that had them gradually outnumbered. Kratos had the remnants of his army seek cover in the mountains to the East. From there they could make their way back to Molag Mar. Oddly enough, the Redoran did not follow. They had fought with fierocity and courage and Kratos was proud to be their commander, even if they had lost the battle.

In the morning they marched over the mountains and made their way back to headquarters in Molag Mar.

A lone figure emerged from the walled city to meet them. It was Allerleirauh, her hair tightly braided against the cruel winds, wearing ebony armor over her white dress.

Behind her were servants of the temple, Priests bearing healing magics. They ushered the army through the gates and tended to their needs.

"Never mind, Kratos, never mind," Allerleirauh said, patting his shoulder. "You did well. Arriving in Molag Mar with so many alive is nothing short of a miracle."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 21 2005, 11:29 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 21 2005, 09:08 PM)

Molag Mar

"I thank you, Grace." He replied. "But I would have liked to see all of my men here with me." He removed his bronze helm and carried it between his side and his arm.

"As you know, we have lost Gnisis. With all of the fortifications we made there, it will not be easy to take back." He remarked.

"I am here to serve, Grace. My men are tired and deserve relaxation, but I know they are willing to march again in the name of our Temple. We await our next objective whenever you feel the time is right." He stated.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 21 2005, 11:32 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 21 2005, 08:58 PM)

Telera followed the swordsmen up the hill, if it hadn’t been for the trees in the way she would have caught them short of the top, as it was she came up about a second behind them, sending a few daggers at them as her makeshift vanguard.

She was close behind. Making a sweeping backhand blow at the closest Redorans as she closed into range.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 21 2005, 11:35 PM

Anya watched the rest flee to the hill. "I'm going to go after the stragglers." sh called out.

Anya lept into the trees, and began pursuing the Redorans that had fled. It was a simple matter. They were scared, and left blantanly obvious trails as the ran through the forest.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 21 2005, 11:38 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 21 2005, 11:16 PM)

"Come," Allerleirauh said, leading Kratos through the Temple to a private office.

"The one who controls the holy sites of Vvardenfell controls the hearts and minds of the Dunmer people," Allerleirauh said. "There's just one problem. King Helseth has thrown us to the dogs. Right now we're serving Helseth beautifully, keeping the forces of Redoran and Indoril tied up in Vvardenfell while he decimates their strongholds on the mainland.

"It's questionable whether we're serving ourselves, however. The Temple Orders and the faithful who follow us have taken severe losses, and I see no way to reverse the trend. All very well for Helseth; he worships the Nine Divines, he has no great interest in Vvardenfell. Indeed, it's to his advantage if the Temple ceases to be a power at all."

Posted by: Aki Oct 21 2005, 11:39 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Oct 22 2005, 12:08 AM)

Reichi stops to finish the Redoran he blinding, sliding the blade neatly between helmet and cuirass, before turning to the other Redorans. Reichi rushes into them, swinging his blades wildly, seeking to overwhelm them by the sheer number anmd ferocity of his attacks.

Posted by: Shardie Oct 21 2005, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 03:19 PM)

And what Redorans were left on the left flank were soon slain, the top of the hill was taken, the moan of wounded rose from the hill, crys for water, one soldier was crying out for his mother, another for his wife and child. Of the 20 or so soldiers of the left flank, 10 were dead 6 wounded and 4 fled, thier commander uncontious on the ground

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 21 2005, 11:43 PM

Two redorans who were brave enough to stay were staring Trason right in the face, scared out of there wits.

They looked as if they wanted to say something but the words wouldn't come out. Trason spoke for them.

"Filthy Redoran, drop your weapons and you will be killed swiftly. If you refuse, you will still be killed." Trason said in a sharp tone.

He dropped his shield and picked up an iron longsword that lay next to him on the ground.

The Redoran charged at him with there weapons above their heads. Trason waited patiently for them to get into position, he was nervous. If he missed it would probably be the death of him.

Trason threw the iron longsword at the Redoran on the left, knocking his weapon right out of his grip. Before he could pick it up, he pierced his neck with a throwing knife. The other Redoran swung down and Trason embraced the Redoran in a hug, to get out of the way from his overhead slash. It was an awkward position, but Trason got his sword below the Redorans chin and slit his throat very deeply.

Trason ran to help Reichi against the mages.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 21 2005, 11:47 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 21 2005, 09:25 PM)

"I am disheartened at this news, your Grace. Have we simply been pawns in a giant game of chess? Winning battles for the King while he needlessly sends us to slaughter?" He asked, confused.

"What action are we going to take on this matter?" He asked, dismayed.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 21 2005, 11:48 PM

The Only two Redorans standing to face Reichi and Trason were the two mages, both of whom looked worn. They look to one another, then to their foes.

" ... Death to the Imperial Dogs!" the first one cries, raising his sword high and charging at the heores of Ald Raathim, his companion likewise throwing himself into the fray.

They were Redoran; they would die a warrior's death this day, and go to their ancestors walking proud through the Waiting Door.

Posted by: Aki Oct 21 2005, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Oct 22 2005, 12:35 AM)

Reichi grinned, "Woof!" he cried as he brought his whirling blades to bear on the Mage that had charged him. The Redoran mage hardly had time to block the first blow before the second brought him down, and the subsquent ones assured his death.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 21 2005, 11:54 PM

Anya crouched on a branch, bow and arrow nocked, string loose. She had caught up with the first Redoran in a matter of minutes, and silenced him a dagger. The other two fell within the matter of half an hour, one to an arrow, and one to her spear.

The last could be heard breathing heavily. He was calmer than the others, and actually made an attempt to make false trails and cover his tracks. In the end, it was futile, in the forest, few surpassed Anya. At least she liked to think that.

She saw him coming through the forest. In one swift movement, she aimed the bow, drew it taunt, and fired. He was dead before he hit the ground. She looted the bodies for anything of value, coins, peices of armor and weapons she could sell, and any sport of information no matter how little she could find. Anya began to trek back to town.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 21 2005, 11:55 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 21 2005, 09:29 PM)

The dagger knew exactly what it wanted to do with the wounded. Telera told it to shove off and, after ensuring that there weren’t weapons in the vicinity of the wounded in case they decided that they suddenly weren’t so badly wounded as they had thought, she continued over the hill to see how the battle on the other side had proceeded.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2005, 12:02 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 21 2005, 11:34 PM)

"That's why I'm speaking to you," Allerleirauh said. "Do not allow your faith to be shaken; Mercy, Mastery, and Mystery have not forsaken us; they are more eternal than ever. We are being tested, and times look dark. The Temple will endure, as it has always endured. But perhaps this is the time to remember the first lessons Boethiah taught to the Chimer - cunning and deceit. We cannot retake Vvardenfell by open assault, without outside aid.

"Outside aid I will seek, now, at whatever price I can. Cunning and deceit... this you must now learn, to your advantage."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 22 2005, 12:13 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 21 2005, 09:49 PM)

"I will always remain faithful to ALMSIVI." He replied.

"Cunning and deceit sound like what we are in need of now. Beside honor one must have the ability to be duplicitous. What would you have your servant do in your absence?" Kratos asked.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2005, 12:22 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 22 2005, 12:00 AM)

Allerleirauh smiled. "You truly are a worthy servant of ALMSIVI.

"Rather than leading large assaults against them, I want you to concentrate on a crack team of heroes. Study the weak points in the Redoran defenses, with an eye to regaining control of the pilgrimage sites. It's very simple: if our clergy are cut off from the shrines, the prayers of the true faithful are not channeled through these essential nodes where Godhood touched the mortal plane; the prayers as a result do less to strengthen the Tribunal, and the Tribunal's blessings are impaired in their ability to descend on us."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 22 2005, 12:27 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 21 2005, 10:09 PM)

"I thank you, Grace." Kratos said, as he nodded.

"I understand. Must I enlist the help of the Dark Brotherhood or maybe the Morag Tong? Maybe it would be wise to travel to Ald Raathim and enlist help there. Or I could take fellow Muatramer with me. What would you suggest?" He asked.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2005, 12:31 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Oct 22 2005, 12:14 AM)

"I leave it to your discretion," Allerleirauh said. "Now - eat, and rest."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 22 2005, 12:45 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 21 2005, 10:18 PM)

"I leave it to your discretion," Allerleirauh said. "Now - eat, and rest."

"I will think hard on the subject, Grace. It is good to give my men a rest and keep their moral high. I will go now and decide. Blessed are we who serve ALMSIVI." He replied.

He went to his office in the Temple where he had much paperwork to fill out on what had happened, and where he would be able to catch up on his favorite pastime, reading.

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 01:02 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 12:42 AM)

Shaka could be seen during the battle glancing at Telera and Anya with love and something like awe. Almalexia herself with the Snake-Face on could be hardly more fearsome, he briefly thought.

The Redorans, however misguided, had fought to the last man according to their martial traditions.

Posted by: Shardie Oct 22 2005, 03:04 AM

five days ago, the Bloody Sandal Inn

It had been a long trip, and this would be her last stopover before she returned to the Cathedral to take up her duties there. Before her was a fine wine, of Summerset Vintage one of her friends from the war against the Indoril gave to her, a fine wineglass pillaged from an Indoril manor, filled with the wine. She was slowly sipping it, looking around the Tavern. It was dark, but not too unplesant. There was an air of newness in the bar, being in the Arena Complex. She sipped her wine, and wondered what the new Arena would be like. Her fight with Dragon was the last fight in the old arena... oh all the thoughts she had

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 03:10 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 22 2005, 12:51 AM)

Five days ago

Telera was stopping for a drink in the Bloody Sandal, when she saw Maranda sitting there with a bottle of wine in front of her, “Maranda? How have you been?

“Last I heard you were busy in the south, fighting Indoril, things going well?”

Posted by: Shardie Oct 22 2005, 03:17 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 06:57 PM)

Maranda looked up, she was surprised to see Telera still in female form... 'Well, its still a stalemate, but with the Cathedral finished and all that, I had to come back and assume my duties at the new cathedral.' she looked Telera up and down, 'I'm surprised you have not changed back, would you like a drink?' she asked, guesturing to the bottle 'An Altmer friend of mine, a Mage, gave it to me down south. The mercenry army the King has assembled down there is vicious, most the people are criminals, exiles, those who hate Mer, those who like killing things. Its a rough place, and the army is Motivated by greed. She was the one good friend I found...'

Posted by: Argonians rule Oct 22 2005, 03:19 AM

A Villainous ship, somewhere South East of Blacklight

Falco looked at his crew. Each of them a trained killer, cruel, ruthless, merciless, murdering, efficent, cutthroats. In other words: the perfect evil doers. The crewmen hardly even needed orders any more. The ship was a perfect machine, each man and woman doing is or her job instantly, perfectly, nd without question. They were organized, and professional. Their captain gave them combat drills. The place was looking less and less like a ship full of pirates, and more like a sip full of elite special forces soldiers. Just as Falco always intended.

The argonian himself had changed mmuch during those six months. He was leaner, and stronger. His eye was quick, and never ceased darting around the room, gazing on every moving object. His entire face and body was covered in thin semi-visible scars, each one telling a different story. The effect this gave to his victims was that of some horrible creature from oblivion, sent to Nirn to terrorize the mortals. And perhaps, in the end, that was what he was....a monster.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 03:29 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 22 2005, 01:04 AM)

Five Days Ago

“Always a joy to find out people like that are on our side,” Telera sighed, accepting the offer of a drink. “You found one person to talk to at least.”

“Yeah, the House of Dibella is beauti-well I suppose that goes without saying. It’s stunning from what I’ve seen, not that I have had occasion to visit very often, and not since it was completed,” Telera said.

She shrugged her shoulders at the mention of her transformation, “I didn’t change back on my own and in the time since I transformed I have found … reasons to remain like this.”

Posted by: Shardie Oct 22 2005, 03:34 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 07:16 PM)

'Oh, you've found love have you? Thats very nice' Maranda said, jumping to conclusion, 'so whats his name... or is it a she?' A glass was brought over, and Maranda poured Telera a drink, passing it over to her, 'Remember, if you get pregnant, you might never be able to turn back.'

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 04:00 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 22 2005, 01:21 AM)

Five Days Ago

“I don’t think I’ll have to worry about becoming pregnant,” Telera said, giggling, “It’s a she. Someone you know actually, Anya. She’s been keeping me at arm’s length, though, since Shaka left for Argonia, well most of the time anyway. I think she’s worried that getting close to me is a betrayal of Shaka.”

She smiled wistfully, “Shaka … I feel something for him too. It’s different than with Anya but … What am I saying? I miss him is all, even though I know he’ll be back soon.”

Posted by: Shardie Oct 22 2005, 04:03 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 07:47 PM)

'Well I am glad that Anya found her way, although a bit dissapointed she was not visit us in Cyrodiil...' she finished her glass, 'Drop by and visit sometime, I must return to the Temple,' she gathered her bottle, and her bag, and begain to walk to the temple, bidding Telera farewell

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 05:07 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Oct 22 2005, 01:50 AM)

Five Days Ago

“Thanks for the drink. I hope your Altmer friend makes it out okay.” Telera said. “I’m sure I can find time to visit the House, and if I can’t, I’ll make some.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 09:24 AM

After the battle was over, Isidor made his way back to the Nymph and Noggin. Despite Loranna's healing magicks, his shoulder was still sore.

When the Nord entered the tavern, there weren't too many customers, but he did notice Arynel sitting at a table, by himself. He waved with his good arm, and walked over.

He took a seat, and said, "So, how are you, friend?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 09:26 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 08:11 AM)

Arynel looked up at Isidor.

“I am well,” the Breton said, “and I see you are as well as could be hoped for, I understand you were successful in your goals?”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 09:31 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 10:13 AM)

Arynel looked up at Isidor.

“I am well,” the Breton said, “and I see you are as well as could be hoped for, I understand you were successful in your goals?”

Isidor laughed wryly, and said, "I suppose you could say that. And I am glad you are well." Isidor paused for a moment, and then said, "I did have a question for you. I'll try not to make it too broad, but I can't promise anything. Where are you, when you are in the Void? Are you anywhere? Are you somewhere?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 09:34 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 08:18 AM)

Arynel nodded, considering.

“Vehk spoke on this before, when describing the wheel” the Breton began, and then quoted, “'Outside the wheel is the void, bereft of anything. It cannot be named. If it has more aspects than stasis and change, they are outside of true language. Inside of the Wheel is the Aurbis, as I have explained’.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 09:37 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 10:21 AM)

"So," Isidor said,"it's what's outside of the wheel. Ok, that makes a little more sense now. And, Void Rangers can travel through the void? Wow."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 09:41 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 08:24 AM)

"So," Isidor said,"it's what's outside of the wheel. Ok, that makes a little more sense now. And, Void Rangers can travel through the void? Wow."

“And you also,” Arynel said, “for as Aurbis is within the void, so too are you within Aurbis, do not be fooled by appearances.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 09:59 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 10:28 AM)

“And you also,” Arynel said, “for as Aurbis is within the void, so too are you within Aurbis, do not be fooled by appearances.”

"Ah ..." Isidor said. "Are the people at Solunastra the only ones that can go into the Void, or are there others?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 10:01 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 08:46 AM)

"Ah ..." Isidor said. "Are the people at Solunastra the only ones that can go into the Void, or are there others?"

Arynel twisted his mouth, contemplating.

“I know only of those at Solunastra,” the Breton answered, “there may be others, and there have been others in the past. They would be very rare.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 10:09 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 10:48 AM)

Arynel twisted his mouth, contemplating.

“I know only of those at Solunastra,” the Breton answered, “there may be others, and there have been others in the past. They would be very rare.”

"I see. Why is that? Is becoming a void ranger a very difficult thing to do?" Isidor asked, becoming steadily more interested as they talked.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 10:15 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 08:56 AM)

"I see. Why is that? Is becoming a void ranger a very difficult thing to do?" Isidor asked, becoming steadily more interested as they talked.

Arynel gazed at Isidor for a lingering moment a bit too long for comfort.

“It is a crime most vile,” the Breton said, “and the perpetrator has no hope for recompense, even shall that one die a thousand times.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 10:22 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 11:02 AM)

"... what is the crime?" Isidor asked, his face becoming strangely blank.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 10:25 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 09:09 AM)

"... what is the crime?" Isidor asked, his face becoming strangely blank.

“What is any crime?” Arynel asked in return, “an action egregious to law, in this case, the laws of the universe, and the laws of the self.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 10:27 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 11:12 AM)

“What is any crime?” Arynel asked in return, “an action egregious to law, in this case, the laws of the universe, and the laws of the self.”

Isidor's face become strangely screwed up, as if he was trying to contemplate something.

"So .. being a void ranger is breaking the laws of the universe, and the laws of the self?

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 10:30 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 09:14 AM)

Isidor's face become strangely screwed up, as if he was trying to contemplate something.

"So .. being a void ranger is breaking the laws of the universe, and the laws of the self?

“If a worm were to fly it would be a worm no longer,” Arynel said, “and if it did not change in response, then would the whole world.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 10:33 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 11:17 AM)

“If a worm were to fly it would be a worm no longer,” Arynel said, “and if it did not change in response, then would the whole world.”

Isidor nodded, and said, "So, the Void Rangers are changing the whole world, because they change themselves?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 10:39 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 09:20 AM)

Isidor nodded, and said, "So, the Void Rangers are changing the whole world, because they change themselves?"

Arynel said nothing for a moment, his breathing was quick and his fingers trembled slightly. At last he let out a slow breath, and spoke.

“It is the way of heroes to change the world,” the Breton said, suddenly calm, “it is the way of gods to build it. It is the way of mortals to live and die, and the way of kings to rule it. The way of a void ranger is to defy, and with trembling hands embrace the lie.”

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 22 2005, 10:40 AM

During there conversation, a man entered the tavern and slowly made his way towards them.

It was Trason.

"Hey Isidor, and hello again Arynel." Trason said.

"How are ya feeling, Isidor?"

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 10:43 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 11:26 AM)

Isidor's expression was un-readable as he watched the Breton speak.
"I see ... So, it is both a blessing and a curse. Where does CHIM come into all this?"

QUOTE(Axe the Brave @ Oct 22 2005, 11:27 AM)

During there conversation, a man entered the tavern and slowly limped his way towards them.

It was Trason.

"Hey Isidor, and hello again Arynel." Trason said.

He looked at Isidor who was holding his shoulder at the time.

"How are ya feeling, Isidor?"

"Um, fine Trason. Just a flesh wound." Isidor said, distractedly.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Oct 22 2005, 10:45 AM

"Well, glad to see you made it out. That was one helluva rumble! One thing Loranna's magics cant heal, is an empty stomach. I'll go make some food for all of us." Trason said.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 10:49 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 09:30 AM)

Isidor's expression was un-readable as he watched the Breton speak.
"I see ... So, it is both a blessing and a curse. Where does CHIM come into all this?"
"Um, fine Trason. Just a flesh wound." Isidor said, distractedly.

Arynel nodded to Trason in greeting.

“See this man there,” the Breton said to Isidor, pointing to Trason as he headed off on his bad leg, “he has now arrived and greeted us, and we in return have greeted him, had he been a king our responses may likely have been very different, more so had he been a god. It is the way of things, call and response, action and reaction, the true king moves without instigation, walks without paths.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 10:52 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 11:36 AM)

"Ah. So, CHIM determines how we greet each other? Interesting." Isidor said, without a hint of humor in his voice. "I don't know how you can understand this, as much of as you do understand. I'd like to know more, but is seems so ... expansive."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 10:54 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 09:39 AM)

Arynel chuckled.

“Food is a good thing,” the Breton said absently, before returning to the subject at hand, “it is as the sermons say, the ‘secret syllable of royalty’.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 11:05 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 11:41 AM)

Arynel chuckled.

“Food is a good thing,” the Breton said absently, before returning to the subject at hand, “it is as the sermons say, the ‘secret syllable of royalty’.”

Isidor nodded, and said, "I must get around to reading the sermons someday, or I won't be able to ever understand you."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 11:08 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 09:52 AM)

Isidor nodded, and said, "I must get around to reading the sermons someday, or I won't be able to ever understand you."

Arynel nodded.

“Ask simple questions and I will give you simple answers, hard questions and I will give you hard answers,” the Breton said, “You can only learn what you already know.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 11:14 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 11:55 AM)

Arynel nodded.

“Ask simple questions and I will give you simple answers, hard questions and I will give you hard answers,” the Breton said, “You can only learn what you already know.”

"I have asked you before, I believe, but I will ask again, what is happiness, in your view? What is being content?" Isidor asked, with a smile.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 11:17 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 10:01 AM)

"I have asked you before, I believe, but I will ask again, what is happiness, in your view? What is being content?" Isidor asked, with a smile.

Arynel stared off, considering.

“It is good for mortals to live their lives with joy and sorrow whence they come, and thereafter pass on into death,” the Breton said, “Do this and you will have done well.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 01:08 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 12:04 PM)

Isidor nodded, and said, "That sounds like how it should be. Though, few things in life are ever as they should be."

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 01:14 PM

After the battle, Shaka sought out Telera.

"I'm back from Black Marsh," he said, looking at her levelly. Shaka felt more at peace with himself, and perhaps it showed in his eyes.

"You and Anya fought bravely. I don't want to talk to her just yet; I'm going to the Dibellans next, to see what I can do to change. Argonia was worse than I had expected, Tel; and I'm not going back to being a lizard among men and mer."

He held a hand to the left side of her face. "I know that I asked much of you and Anya, to wait for me. Wait a little while longer. You have my heart . . . . I never stopped loving Anya, but you as well."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 01:14 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 11:55 AM)

Isidor nodded, and said, "That sounds like how it should be. Though, few things in life are ever as they should be."

“From the Book of Dawn and Dusk,” Arynel said, “'Forge a keen faith in the crucible of suffering'.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 01:20 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 02:01 PM)

“From the Book of Dawn and Dusk,” Arynel said, “'Forge a keen faith in the crucible of suffering'.”

Isidor nodded, and said, "What do you think the outcome of this war will be? Who will be the victors?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 01:21 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 12:07 PM)

Isidor nodded, and said, "What do you think the outcome of this war will be? Who will be the victors?"

Arynel shook his head.

"There are no victors," the Breton said, "only consequences."

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 01:25 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 02:08 PM)

Arynel shook his head.

"There are no victors," the Breton said, "only consequences."

"Surely, some people's 'consequences' are better then others."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 01:26 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 12:12 PM)

"Surely, some people's 'consequences' are better then others."

“Again, from the book of Dawn and Dusk,” Arynel said, “'We can have no opinions about truth’.”

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 01:30 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 11:01 AM)

“We missed you,” Telera said lovingly, then she slapped him, “Anya took it harder than anyone when you left. Go. Talk. To. Her. Now. Then you can go to the Dibellans and do what you need to. She comes first.”

Adding, “Sorry to hear things didn’t go so well in Argonia, welcome back.” Then hugging him and kissing the side of his snout.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 01:31 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 02:13 PM)

“Again, from the book of Dawn and Dusk,” Arynel said, “'We can have no opinions about truth’.”

"Truth is what seperates the lies, is it not?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 01:32 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 12:18 PM)

"Truth is what seperates the lies, is it not?"

“You tell me,” Arynel said.

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 01:33 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 02:17 PM)

Shaka felt his jaw, then smiled and said, "Yes, sera."

He hugged her tightly, burying his muzzle in her hair. Shaka left to look for Anya.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 01:36 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 02:19 PM)

“You tell me,” Arynel said.

"If someone burst into this tavern, waving a dagger, and demanding money, you and I would have a different acount of what had happened, when we told the story to others. The truth, whatever it may be, seperates the lies." Isidor said, his eyes flickering.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 01:38 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 12:23 PM)

"How many lies, and how many truths?" Arynel asked.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 01:41 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 11:20 AM)

Shaka felt his jaw, then smiled and said, "Yes, sera."

He hugged her tightly, burying his muzzle in her hair. Shaka left to look for Anya.

“Good,” she said, entwining her fingers in Shaka’s and walking with him to find Anya. Leaning against him, she added surreptitiously, “Anya’s been sulking since you left; you better cheer her up before you do anything else. She won't let me.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 01:46 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 02:25 PM)

"How many lies, and how many truths?" Arynel asked.

"As my as are needed, I suppose." Isidor said.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 01:48 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 12:33 PM)

"As my as are needed, I suppose." Isidor said.

Arynel shook his head.

"You ask me to reveal what is already written," the Breton said, "seek knowledge where it is to be found. Not all things are hidden."

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 01:50 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 02:28 PM)

Shaka felt a warmth in his heart as he walked with the Dunmer. It was as if the months between her first visit to his homestead and now had never been. Speaking of which . . . .

He looked at Tel. "I see someone's been keeping up the place while I was gone. That's more than I deserve, after taking off a little abruptly. . . . I hear Kethiah's expecting. And I can't believe all the growth in town too. Barenziah really came through with the trade routes for Ald Raathim."

Shaka squeezed her hand. "I'm not sure if Shai knew what a treasure she was giving up. But I have the feeling she'll be okay, wherever she is."

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 01:51 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 02:35 PM)

Arynel shook his head.

"You ask me to reveal what is already written," the Breton said, "seek knowledge where it is to be found. Not all things are hidden."

"I have sought knowledge, and it has brought me here." Isidor said, simply. "And," he added, "most things are hidden, in one way or another."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 01:53 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 12:38 PM)

"I have sought knowledge, and it has brought me here." Isidor said, simply. "And," he added, "most things are hidden, in one way or another."

"Why have you come here?" Arynel asked, "did you think this path would be easy? My words are bladed for a reason - for wisdom is of more value than purest gold."

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 02:00 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 02:40 PM)

"Why have you come here?" Arynel asked, "did you think this path would be easy? My words are bladed for a reason - for wisdom is of more value than purest gold."

"Your words are bladed, because you choose them to be. As to why I came here, because I want to learn. I did not think the path would be easy, as I said, because things seldom are easy."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 02:02 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 12:47 PM)

"Your words are bladed, because you choose them to be. As to why I came here, because I want to learn. I did not think the path would be easy, as I said, because things seldom are easy."

"He who knows not the price of wisdom does not deserve to have it," Arynel said, "he who does not pay the price for wisdom will never earn it. That one is a thief."

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 02:06 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 11:37 AM)

“Well, I couldn’t just let it be overgrown,” Telera said, blushing. “The town has grown, it’s possible to get lost in town now with all the new buildings, the same street almost never looks the same the second time you see it.

At the mention of Shai Telera paused, “I’m sure she’ll be okay.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 02:09 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 02:49 PM)

"He who knows not the price of wisdom does not deserve to have it," Arynel said, "he who does not pay the price for wisdom will never earn it. That one is a thief."

"What is the price for wisdom?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 02:12 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 12:56 PM)

"What is the price for wisdom?"

Arynel looked intently at Isidor for a time before speaking.

"Death," the Breton said at last.

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 02:14 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 02:53 PM)

"Sorry to bring up the past. I know she will be."

Shaka halted for second and faced Telera. He slipped the Glass earring from one of his dragonlike ears and placed it on the Dunmer's finger.

"I'm not binding you to anything, Tel. But I need you in my life, and Anya needs you."

He took her hand to continue the walk, searching her eyes to see if he had overreached himself.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 02:15 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 02:59 PM)

Arynel looked intently at Isidor for a time before speaking.

"Death," the Breton said at last.

Isidor's composure was lost, but only for a second.

"By that logic, then, Vehk is not wise, for he still lives. By that logic, anyone who lives is not wise, which cannot be true ... can it?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 02:16 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 01:02 PM)

Isidor's composure was lost, but only for a second.

"By that logic, then, Vehk is not wise, for he still lives. By that logic, anyone who lives is not wise, which cannot be true ... can it?"

"Vehk is the thief," Arynel said.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 02:18 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 03:03 PM)

"Vehk is the thief," Arynel said.

"What about the other members of the tribunal, then? Were Ayem and Seht not wise? They are both dead now, yes, but were they not wise while they lived?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 02:20 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 01:05 PM)

"What about the other members of the tribunal, then? Were Ayem and Seht not wise? They are both dead now, yes, but were they not wise while they lived?"

"What is wisdom, and who has it?" Arynel asked.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 02:21 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 03:07 PM)

"What is wisdom, and who has it?" Arynel asked.

"I was hoping," Isidor said, with a smile, "that you would tell me that."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 02:29 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 01:08 PM)

"I was hoping," Isidor said, with a smile, "that you would tell me that."

"You must pay the price of knowledge," Arynel said simply.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 02:34 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 12:01 PM)

Telera stared at the ring. She tried to speak but the words caught in her throat.

After a few seconds struck dumb, she stammered, “This is, this is Anya’s, Anya’s ring, you just, it is, I mean- Of course I’ll be in your life Shaka. It’ll take more than death to rip me from you or Anya.”

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 02:37 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 03:21 PM)

He nodded. "It's a lot to hit you with, beautiful. But I have a lot of years to make up for. And I didn't say I wouldn't commit to Anya also."

"Let's keep looking for her . . . ."

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 02:41 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 12:24 PM)

He nodded. "It's a lot to hit you with, beautiful. But I have a lot of years to make up for. And I didn't say I wouldn't commit to Anya also."

"Let's keep looking for her . . . ."

Telera nodded, spinning the ring around her finger as she walked.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 03:45 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 03:16 PM)

"You must pay the price of knowledge," Arynel said simply.

"So ..." Isidor said, slightly confused, "you want me to die? Or is that meant in a metaphysical sense of dying?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 03:47 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 02:32 PM)

"So ..." Isidor said, slightly confused, "you want me to die? Or is that meant in a metaphysical sense of dying?"

Arynel looked at him.

"I have told you before what was good for mortals," the Breton said, "to live, knowing both good and ill, and then to die."

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 03:57 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 04:34 PM)

Arynel looked at him.

"I have told you before what was good for mortals," the Breton said, "to live, knowing both good and ill, and then to die."

Isidor thought for a moment.

"I see. Or, I think I do. Thank you, Arynel."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 04:01 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Oct 22 2005, 02:44 PM)

Isidor thought for a moment.

"I see. Or, I think I do. Thank you, Arynel."

Arynel nodded.

“Experience is beyond understanding,” the Breton said, “and understanding is not defined by experience. Go and do as I have said.”

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 04:16 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 04:48 PM)

Arynel nodded.

“Experience is beyond understanding,” the Breton said, “and understanding is not defined by experience. Go and do as I have said.”

Isidor nodded, and rose from his seat. He shook Arynel's hand, and exited the tavern.

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 04:37 PM

After checking with others who had fought that morning, Shaka and Telera walked to Daruhn castle to speak with Anya. The servants informed them Anya had returned from hunting down stragglers and was cleaning up in the baths.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 22 2005, 04:41 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 03:24 PM)

Anya had finished drying herself off, and was putting on some fresh clothes when she saw Shaka enter. Smiling brightly, she ran foward, and nearly tackled in him a tight hug, "Oh I've missed you so much, I would have talked to you sooner, but we got so busy with that lost company. I didn't think you'd be back so soon. Did you find what you were searching for?"

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 04:44 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 22 2005, 02:28 PM)

Telera walked in behind Shaka. “Hi Anya,” she mumbled, fingering the ring Shaka had given her.

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 04:46 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 22 2005, 05:28 PM)

Shaka hugged her tightly for a while before speaking. "In a lot of ways I wish I had come back sooner. You don't know how often I've thought of you and Telera."

He held her face lovingly between his hands. "You fought bravely today . . . And were so quick that I only caught glimpses."

"My place is with you, Anya, as always. And Tel loves you too. But you know that."

"The thing is, I still have to become my true self. I have to go to the Dibellans and ask their advice. I can't go back to square one of this game."

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 22 2005, 04:56 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 03:31 PM)

Telera walked in behind Shaka. “Hi Anya,” she mumbled, fingering the ring Shaka had given her.

Anya squeazed Telera in an embrace, too, "Hi, what are you so down about?"

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 03:33 PM)

Anya turned to shaka, eyes slanted in a worried look, "So you're only here for a little bit, just visiting?"

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 05:00 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 22 2005, 05:43 PM)

Anya squeazed Telera in an embrace, too, "Hi, what are you so down about?"
Anya turned to shaka, eyes slanted in a worried look, "So you're only here for a little bit, just visiting?"

"I figured I'd check with the temple here, not in Cyrodiil. I'm not leaving yet."

Shaka took the Akaviri amulet from around his neck and placed it around Anya's. "Anya, I gave Telera a gage today, a ring as a pledge; but not to bind her. I'm giving you your amulet back as another pledge."

"If my . . . quest, you could call it, succeeds, I'll talk to you more of the future. And I wanted Tel to be part of it as well."

Posted by: Tri Oct 22 2005, 05:02 PM

Diamond: Always watching, always listening - always aware. She absorbed Arynel and Isidor's conversation without contributing.

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

In other news, Diamond completed a few oil paintings over the past six months.

There's the one with Reichi and others who are clanking tankards, from opening night, which hangs in the Nymph and the Noggin.

There's a warrior-king Goranthir hanging on the Wall of Heroes. Next to him are Isidor and Kethiah, together one canvas back-to-back.

She's currently working on Reichi, which should be interesting; she doesn't want to do Loranna or Allerleirauh yet; she is not sure if she can capture their inspiring majesty...though she managed with Goranthir.

The painting of Tris and Loranna's dance six months ago is in the back, under Kethiah's care.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 05:09 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 22 2005, 02:43 PM)

Anya squeazed Telera in an embrace, too, "Hi, what are you so down about?"
Anya turned to shaka, eyes slanted in a worried look, "So you're only here for a little bit, just visiting?"

“Down? No, I’m not down about anything,” Telera said quickly. “A bit surprised at the moment and a bit nervous about how you’re going to react to this though.” She indicated the ring.

“Shaka, no offense, but we will hold you here this time if you decide you need to go to Hammerfell, for a few weeks at least. And there's nothing stopping us from coming with you to the House of Dibella.”

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 05:22 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 05:56 PM)

“Shaka, no offense, but we will hold you here this time if you decide you need to go to Hammerfell, for a few weeks at least. And there's nothing stopping us from coming with you to the House of Dibella.”

"You're always surprising me, Tel. You'd do that, go with me to the House?"

"Anya, I should have told you what I have in mind. If it's possible, I want to become Ra'Gada. I remember how much it meant to you, when we were both warmbloods in the Spheres of the gods."

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 22 2005, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 03:56 PM)

“Down? No, I’m not down about anything,” Telera said quickly. “A bit surprised at the moment and a bit nervous about how you’re going to react though to this though.” She indicated the ring.

"Telera... I don't know how to react anymore. But I have feelings for you, and for Shaka. So if they're mutual between us all... why not?" She kicked at the floor with her foot, not really sure if this was the right thing or not. She only knew how she felt when with both of them.

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 04:09 PM)

Anya stared at Shaka, mouth gaping, unable to think of something to say.

After a moment, she spoke up, "How- wha- when? And you didn't tell me this before you left why?"

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 05:32 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 03:09 PM)

“Why wouldn’t I? I should go there anyway, I promised a friend I would stop by and visit.”

“You didn’t tell her Shaka?” Telera said, eyes flashing dangerously.

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 05:42 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 06:19 PM)

“Why wouldn’t I? I should go there anyway, I promised a friend I would stop by and visit.”

“You didn’t tell her Shaka?” Telera said, eyes flashing dangerously.

"I felt I owed it to everyone to go back to Argonia and at least try to fit in again . . . but I can't. I probably always knew, in the back of my mind, that it would come to this."

"But do you see how serious a choice it is? Tel, the potion accidentally changed you instead of killing you, but I'm not going to go that route. And trying to contact a daedroth and make a deal to change races would be even more insane."

"I can just picture the reaction of the daedra worshippers: Sure, I'll help an outsider get into special favor with my god, a favor he hasn't granted his lifelong devotees . . . ."

"That leaves the Nine. I don't know if it's even possible to change myself fundamentally with Their aid, but the House of Dibella looks like the place to start."

"I guess I'm explaining this badly to you two. But I'm here now. The past is dead. And I'm sorry that it took me this long to come back to you."

Shaka felt a pang of fear. After all the soul-searching and travels, could he lose everything he had worked for, for nearly a year?

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 22 2005, 05:53 PM

"Shaka, I fell in love with you. Why do you feel the need to go change yourself?"

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 22 2005, 05:56 PM

Soon after the Redoran were killed, Thom exited the forest and made his way back to Dragon and reported that he had no other contacts or signs of recent travel. Excusing himself, Thom walked to the Nymph and Noggin' to get a drink. He quickly ordered a flin, then made his way to a table at the back of the tavern.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 05:59 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 22 2005, 03:40 PM)

"Shaka, I fell in love with you. Why do you feel the need to go change yourself?"

“I still don’t understand why exactly you want this Shaka. I know that you want more than you can have like this, but Shaka you fit here right now. I was hoping you’d realize that after going to Argonia.” Telera said, adding, “Changing from one race to another would change more than just your shape.”

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 06:05 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 06:46 PM)

"Tel, Anya, you know why. I can't be your brother or your father forever, or just your friend. Argonians aren't physically compatible. I wanted to be a man for you . . . ."

"I'd lose things, like the more-than-human sense of smell and agility; I wouldn't be able to hold my breath as long in water, and other differences. But wouldn't my Self be the same, even without these outward differences?"

Shaka wanted to hold both women, but he didn't want to demand it just now, or beg. This whole situation had to be freely chosen if it were to work.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 22 2005, 06:20 PM

Anya frowned. In the back of her mind, the memory in the Spheres was still quite fresh. And though she might not admit it to even herself, she was acting out of partially selfish reasons too. She loved him, and was thankful for the security his presence brought, but she had tasted what more could have been, where as Telera hadn't.

"Shaka... you don't have to do this for me or Telera. But... if you think this is the only way for you, I won't stop you. I just wish you would have told me sooner."

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 06:24 PM

“Where did you get the idea that you were a father, brother, or just a friend, Shaka?” Telera said.

Changing the subject rather forcibly she continued, “Now get in the bath I may have spent the battle as a stone golem but you were fighting in your flesh, you need to clean off.”

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 06:30 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 07:11 PM)

Shaka's eyes lit up. "Well, yes ma'am. But on the condition that you two elves join me."

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 06:37 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 04:17 PM)

Shaka's eyes lit up. "Well, yes ma'am. But on the condition that you two elves join me."

“And just after Anya had finished drying off,” Telera said trying to sound angry, it didn’t work.

Posted by: Xyber02 Oct 22 2005, 06:43 PM

Anya giggled, "I'm all clean, why would I want to get dirty again?"

Anya stripped off her clothes, not wanting to get them wet. Smiling coyly, she grabbed Telera and pulled her into the water with her.

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 06:47 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Oct 22 2005, 07:30 PM)

Shaka quickly shucked his armor and clothes, and lowered himself into the tub. "There's me darlins," he said, affecting a country brogue.

He closed his eyes in thanks for a moment before embracing his loves.

Posted by: Stargazey Oct 22 2005, 07:12 PM

After the conversation with Arynel, Isidor sat on a bench outside of the tavern, taking everything in. For all the riddles in his words, Arynel had made thing a little clearer for him. Life was never as simple as it seemed, or as Isidor wanted it to be.

One thing that had been bothering Isidor, was Kethiah turning down his marriage proposal. No matter how hard he thought about it, he couldn't wrap his mind around it. They had lived together for seven months, and had been lovers for nearly nine months. They were having a child together, and had been raising two children together.

Whatever the problem was, Isidor couldn't figure it out.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2005, 08:43 PM

Ald Raathim: Allerleirauh

Allerleirauh had washed the dust of Molag Mar from her clothes and hair. The people in the streets of Ald Raathim didn't need to know where she had come from. She wore a simple blue dress, over trousers and boots, suitable for wearing beneath her armor.

"Arynel," Allerleirauh said. "A private word, if you would."

She nodded towards the Nymph, the private side of the Inn, with sumptuously decorated rooms for visiting dignitaries. As it happened, she and Arynel were visiting dignitaries. But it was privacy she craved, not formality.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 08:48 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2005, 07:30 PM)

Arynel followed Allerleirauh to the private side of the inn, and then greeted her.

“Yes, would you ask something of me?” The Breton asked.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2005, 08:54 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 08:35 PM)

Arynel followed Allerleirauh to the private side of the inn, and then greeted her.

“Yes, would you ask something of me?” The Breton asked.

Allerleirauh ordered drinks for them both, a hot meal for herself, and waited until they were alone again.

"We've lost Gnisis," she said. "I've taken Kratos off his leash, told him to do whatever he thinks is best now. I feel I'm being unkind, but how can I tell him the truth?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 08:58 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2005, 07:41 PM)

Arynel did not answer immediately, but stalled by taking a drink.

“He serves his own ideals as much as the temple,” the Breton said, “I do not think his mindset will be so quickly altered whichever way he walks, be it leashed or not.”

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2005, 09:01 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 08:45 PM)

Allerleirauh took a long pull of her ale. It had been a trying day. Many of the Muatramer had come back less than whole.

"No," she said. "His mindset will not be quickly altered. But it will be altered, in the end.

"We're going to lose Vvardenfell. There's no doubt. Skein says it."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 09:04 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2005, 07:48 PM)

Arynel’s eyes grew cloudy for a moment, and then returned to focus.

“The whims of history are not quick to change course,” the Breton said, “what next?”

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2005, 09:05 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 08:51 PM)

Arynel’s eyes grew cloudy for a moment, and then returned to focus.

“The whims of history are not quick to change course,” the Breton said, “what next?”

"I don't know," Allerleirauh said. "Skein says that my task right now is not to win, but to endure despair. She's so comforting."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 09:09 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2005, 07:52 PM)

"I don't know," Allerleirauh said. "Skein says that my task right now is not to win, but to endure despair. She's so comforting."

Arynel nodded, and took another drink.

“You will do fine, you keep good…” the Breton said, cutting off before voicing a new thought, “and the temple?”

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2005, 09:17 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 08:56 PM)

Arynel nodded, and took another drink.

“You will do fine, you keep good…” the Breton said, cutting off before voicing a new thought, “and the temple?”

Allerleirauh reached for Arynel's hand, without looking into his face.

"You tell me. Give me a gift of words, little dearest. If I could hear Vehk's voice again... but it's been so long. I see madness and inanity closing in on all sides, too little laughter, and not enough love. I do not wish to fail here."

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 09:19 PM

Shaka had been healed soon after the morning's battle, but it felt wonderful to relax in the otherwise empty baths with Anya and Telera.

"I think Anya's asleep," he said to Tel. Shaka was sitting against the oaken wall of the tub and idly smoothing Telera's long brown hair into a braid, then releasing it.

"Tel, the skirmish today with those lost Redorans . . . I don't know, I guess I was just thinking we were lucky. Ald Raathim hasn't really seen fighting yet, has it? Not within town anyway."

"I wonder if our luck will hold."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 09:24 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2005, 08:04 PM)

Arynel sat silently for a moment.

“The calamities will come from every corner,” the Breton said at last, his eyes unfocused, dreamy, “you have gifts of your own, use them as you see fit, or do not, some things are better left untouched.”

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2005, 09:34 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 09:11 PM)

Now Allerleirauh did look at Arynel, a smile spreading across her face like the sun rising. "If I could do that, I'd be an entirely different person. Oh, Arynel, do you think I don't know that if he hears me, Vehk is laughing at me? But I can't, I can't surrender to the inevitable. I can't stand to see the Dunmer sink back into the ignorance of their ancestors, or climb to new heights of idiocy with those who deny the deaths of Ayem and Seht. And I won't let Vehk's words be forgotten. It would be ten thousand times worse than a death."

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 09:37 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 07:06 PM)

“We managed to hold off the Azurite invasion force, not many can speak to that achievement, and we are only becoming a center for trade that would present a tempting target. We weren’t worth the trouble before,” Telera shrugged. “Pushing them back at Tel Silgrad undoubtedly had something to do with it as well.

“It won’t last though, eventually someone will decide we’re worth the trouble. We have to make sure it really isn’t.”

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 09:40 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2005, 08:21 PM)

Arynel’s eyes regained focus and he looked at Allerierauh.

“Then make sure his words are not forgotten,” the Breton said, “find good hearts, if you are able. Though the foolish will go about their ways, his words, though hidden, will yet remain.”

Posted by: Ahuxi Oct 22 2005, 09:49 PM

Ahjaar knocked on Luxi's door then opened it, going over to Luxi's bed, handing the girl and glass of water.

"How you feeling? Better?" She asked, putting her hand on Luxi's forehead.
Luxi took the glass and drank some of the water, nodding.
"A bit... better then this morning..."
"Well... your fever has seem to have gone down.."
"Yeah... I feel better."
Ahjaar kissed Luxi's forehead and said "Well... I'm going to go out for a bit... will you be ok here alone?"

The dunmer-khajiit nodded. "I'll be fine mom... you know that."
Ahjaar frowned. "Well... I just worry.."
"I know you do. But I'll be fine."

Ahjaar kissed Luxi on the forehead again, then left the room.

******

Ahjaar headed into the tavern, and seeing Thom, went to the back and sat down next to him.

"Hey...."

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 09:49 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 10:24 PM)

He nodded and pulled her closer for a moment, his muzzle over one of her shoulders. "Your crown that transforms one into a golem is quite a trick. I'd like to try it out someday, maybe summon a storm atronach with the Spear and learn how to fight in that state. Maybe that's a project for after we settle my race . . . ."

Shaka ran a talon down Telera's spine, but decided not to activate the pleasure meridians. Kethiah had taught him that this spot was best for Dunmers . . . And further down the spine, for Nords.

"I realize you and Anya will want to continue living near the Arena. . . . I'll shut up now, my love."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2005, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2005, 09:27 PM)

"Is that what we are to do?" Allerleirauh said. "I'd rather fight a war; I'm better at it. You're sure we can't just kill all the idiots and call it good?"

She inclined her head to him. "You have spoken, Mastery, and your words give strength. Let it be with me as you have said."

The food arrived, and she devoted herself to it.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2005, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2005, 08:40 PM)

In silence, Arynel ate.

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 07:36 PM)

“Sure you can. It’s quite a trip, a bit disorienting at first, but enjoyable,” Telera said, “Lightning spells skitter off your skin so storm atronachs are at a bit of a disadvantage.”

“No, go ahead, I’ll tell you if you stop speaking sense.”

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 10:33 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 10:53 PM)

“No, go ahead, I’ll tell you if you stop speaking sense.”

"Not much more to say. I'm going to keep my land, and I still would like to build at least a cabin. More than ever now, with you and Anya. But I know you have interests in town like the Arena. . . . Well, one step at a time."

How long could the war last, he mused to himself. Months? Years?

Shaka said as much aloud to Telera, then added: "And we've been focused on what Helseth will do. What happens when the Emperor passes?"

Posted by: Teleran Oct 22 2005, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Oct 22 2005, 08:20 PM)

“The world changes hands,” Telera said.

She turned to rest her cheek against his chest. “Going to build a cabin there, I’d like that. Don’t dig up your garden to build it though or I’ll … do something or other. No fair, I can’t think of any good threats for you right now.”

’If you’d just listen to me then you’d have plenty of …’ Telera remembered to mute the dagger again before it could get further.

Posted by: syronj Oct 22 2005, 10:58 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Oct 22 2005, 11:39 PM)

Shaka felt a momentary chill, like someone walking over his grave. When the world changed hands, would the hands be human, or something other? Where did the daedra worshippers fit into all of this?

But he smiled at her when Telera rested against his chest. "I try not to destroy what I plant, my love." The Dunmer warm against his scales, and the blonde woodelf asleep against his side - - he could get used to that, for as long as was granted to them.

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 23 2005, 12:00 AM

QUOTE(Ahuxi @ Oct 22 2005, 09:36 PM)

Ahjaar headed into the tavern, and seeing Thom, went to the back and sat down next to him.

"Hey...."

Thom looked up and smiled. "Hey." He leaned over and kissed her on the cheek, but he quickly saw her face. "So I see Luxi is still sick...Is she feeling better at all?"

Posted by: Nalion Oct 23 2005, 09:46 AM

Six month summary

Gistral

Not much has been heard of Gistral over the past seven months. After taking his leave from Ald Raathim, he has visited Mournhold for a day before returning to Lainlyn and then heading for the Dirij Tereur festival in the Alik'r desert on the 5th of Frostfall. The following months he has spent almost completely in the Alik'r, guiding trade caravans, joining the one or other trustworthy group of adventurers to investigate hidden ruins or just traveling by himself through the sandy dunes, drowning himself in the beauty of this part of Hammerfell.

Gistral's current whereabouts are unknown, but chances are that he's still in his home province.

Posted by: Moonblink Oct 23 2005, 01:26 PM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 23 2005, 12:47 AM)

Thom looked up and smiled. "Hey." He leaned over and kissed her on the cheek, but he quickly saw her face. "So I see Luxi is still sick...Is she feeling better at all?"

Ahjaar nodded. "Her fever has gone down, and she says she feels better."

"So what happened today? I keep hearing about an attack or something..."

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 23 2005, 01:54 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Oct 23 2005, 01:13 PM)

Ahjaar nodded. "Her fever has gone down, and she says she feels better."

"So what happened today? I keep hearing about an attack or something..."

"A misplaced group of Redoran. I caught one of their scouts, and he told us of his little group in the forest. From what I heard, they were all captured or killed, but I don't know any details." Thom shook his head. "I am getting more and more worried. That group was entirely too close."

Posted by: Moonblink Oct 23 2005, 02:05 PM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 23 2005, 02:41 PM)

Ahjaar nodded. "We have to be more careful..."

She was silent for a moment, then spoke. "I have another job... I'm leaving town tonight and I should be back by tommarow afternoon... you going to be ok?"

Posted by: Thommeh Oct 23 2005, 02:09 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Oct 23 2005, 01:52 PM)

"Yep, alot more careful."

"Sure, I'll be fine." Thom looked at the Khajiit. "And I'll take care of Luxi. Just hurry back, and be careful."

Posted by: Moonblink Oct 23 2005, 02:24 PM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Oct 23 2005, 02:56 PM)

"Yep, alot more careful."

"Sure, I'll be fine." Thom looked at the Khajiit. "And I'll take care of Luxi. Just hurry back, and be careful."

Ahjaar kissed him, then left the tavern, heading back to their house.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Oct 23 2005, 03:50 PM

Kratos had packed what he needed, and he was ready to hit the road again. He had instructed one of his better commanders to take care of business while he would be gone.

He was going to Mournhold to speak with his Muatramer colleague, Vaan. Many Temple leaders had gone to Mournhold to seek sanctuary from the war, and Vaan would most likely be found there as well.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2005, 04:28 PM

Right on the dime this time ...

LOCK ON!!!

Loranna