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Posted by: Loranna Nov 14 2005, 09:57 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:

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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.

To help you get up to speed, here is http://www.tc.umn.edu/~rhod0091/lrp/temp.html told from my character Loranna's perspective. This summary doesn't cover everything but it sums up some of the bigger events our campaign has covered. Note: I will probably update and edit this summary as time goes on.

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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/SECOND SEED IN THE RP (i.e., April/May)

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Summary for Loranna: Loranna is in Mournhold Castle, having just heard of King Helseth's plans to abolish slavery in Morrowind - and seen a Dres Knight suddenly attack the King, earning himself a swift death. Loranna is heading back to her rooms, the castle locked down for now ...

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 14 2005, 09:59 PM

Summary:

Kratos and Ivelaes are in Mournhold attending the summit. The recent attack on the King has forced them to stay in the castle until they can get to the bottom of things.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 14 2005, 10:01 PM

ooc: Tyradil and Tiliatlia are in their respective rooms.

Ingmar is upset now, for a variety of reasons, and is steadily drinking himself into a stupor.

Isidor is in Castle Mournhold, after an assassination attempt was made on the king.

ic:
Isidor had watched the scene unfold, with something like mild amusement on his face. Helseth could take care of himself, that was for sure. He smiled, and looked up at Shaka's words.

"Well, I don't think the King wanted to 'ruin' the idea of abolition. Quite the opposite, he seemed in favor of it."

Posted by: syronj Nov 14 2005, 10:02 PM

Summary:

Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is returning to the palace's guest quarters after the attempt on Helseth's life, walking with Anya.

"Isidor, I didn't mean Helseth doesn't want abolition. I'm talking about the traditionalists among the Houses."

Shaka surprised himself by punching the wall, which only served to break the bones in his right hand. He half-knelt and healed himself; then rose, flexing his hand.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 14 2005, 10:02 PM

Summary: Anya is in Mournhold with Loranna.

Bob is cooking, and his face looks like it might crack since he has a rare grin on his face.

Lotus is wondering where the hell everyone went.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 14 2005, 10:07 PM

Shai has left Mournhold.

Diamond's awe-inspiring suggestions are going to have to be made tomorrow thanks to some damned lame failure of an assassin.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 14 2005, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 14 2005, 11:02 PM)

Loranna looks at Shaka, frowning. "Dear, no hurting yourself," she says. "There's enough people in this world who want our hides as it is."

She sighs. " ... This is an incredible development," she says, "though I can see Helseth's reasoning, at least some. Still ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 14 2005, 10:13 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 14 2005, 10:02 PM)

"Isidor, I didn't mean Helseth doesn't want abolition. I'm talking about the traditionalists among the Houses."

Shaka surprised himself by punching the wall, which only served to break the bones in his right hand. He half-knelt and healed himself; then rose, flexing his hand.

"Well," Isidor said, standing in the doorway to his room, "politely, screw them. As Helseth said, the times are changing. Move with the flow, or get left behind. On that note," he said with a smile, "good night, all."

He bowed, and closed the door. When he had gotten into his bed, he realized how odd it felt not to have Kethiah next to him.

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

Summary

Helseth, King of Morrowind, has just revealed to a group of fifteen of his allies his interest in abolishing slavery in Morrowind. He pointed to Ald Raathim as an example of a community that has thrived since outlawing slavery. Then he survived an attack on his by an assassin, furious at this plan.

Goranthir, Prince of Firsthold, is still undercover in Vvardenfell, trying to find the identity of the false Tribunal. As Helseth revealed to Loranna, he has left Vivec and is heading, with Moonstone, to the Ghostgate.

Kethiah is in Ald Raathim, at the Nymph and Noggin. She's going to cut Ingmar off pretty soon.

OOC -- And Tedders is outta here for the night!

Posted by: syronj Nov 14 2005, 10:18 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 14 2005, 11:09 PM)

"Sorry, Loranna," said Shaka. "Good as new, pretty much . . . . I was expecting any topic from Helseth except this one. Morrowind would finally be in line with the rest of the Empire."

"But there's another question. Does he risk dividing his own side? Maybe have some of the nobles consider switching to the traditionalists?"

"To me, Ald Raathim's success shows you can have a place with free people, diverse, working toward a common cause. Ald Raathim is a refuge, not only for ex-slaves but for refugees from both Blue Dawn and the destruction of Red Mountain. . . . "

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 14 2005, 10:24 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 14 2005, 09:18 PM)

A small knife replaced the coin she had been twirling, though this time her face was hard.

"If they choose to switch sides, they can suffer the same fate." She remarked, eying the blade.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 14 2005, 10:30 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 14 2005, 11:18 PM)

"Helseth isn't a fool; he'd have thought about the ramifications of this already," Loranna opines. "Though he may have underestimated how vehemently his allies would react ..."

"We'll have to see later when the meeting resumes how amenable to the idea people really are; in the meantime, I think we'd best be on our guard - and, come up with a good way to present the idea to the other nobles."

"Vendama and I actually discussed ideas for how to free slaves earlier, when she and her brother were making plans for Tel Barona," she says. "It was a more gradual arrangement, though, to ease the transition, and it was done during peacetime as it was. As I recall, she and her brother set up a system where the slaves worked to learn the skills they would later need, as they were being freed."

Posted by: syronj Nov 14 2005, 10:41 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 14 2005, 11:30 PM)

"Vendama and I actually discussed ideas for how to free slaves earlier, when she and her brother were making plans for Tel Barona," she says. "It was a more gradual arrangement, though, to ease the transition, and it was done during peacetime as it was. As I recall, she and her brother set up a system where the slaves worked to learn the skills they would later need, as they were being freed."

"You should mention that tomorrow, my Lady, assuming Helseth is willing to allow discussion. After that little incident, I don't think I'd blame him for seeing us to the door. Diamond raised a good point too, about emancipating the slaves on our enemy's side."

"I didn't hear how abolition worked out in Tel Barona. Do you know whether Vendama and Obael had the chance to try it?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 14 2005, 10:48 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 14 2005, 11:41 PM)

"They did," Loranna says. "From what I heard, it was working out as well as could be hoped. And I don't think Helseth intends for this meeting to end until a workable solution has been reached; if a simple heat-of-the-moment assassin attack could deter him, he wouldn't be where he is now."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 14 2005, 11:06 PM

Reeds returned to the Library and finished his day's work. He could not believe his luck. Seeing Serath again was like seeing a ghost from his past. And, like most ghost sightings, it left its victim a bit off balance.

He tucked his new clothes carefully into his trunk, replacing the one set of clothes he had, the ones he was wearing that night...

He ripped the old clothes into tiny peices before going to bed that night.

Posted by: syronj Nov 14 2005, 11:36 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 14 2005, 11:48 PM)

"That's true, Dres Loranna," said Shaka, reaching the door to his guest room. "I'll see you when we convene later, then. I'll try to keep my usual pessimism at bay." He hugged Anya.

I wish for your sake that Slyvos could have accompanied you, he thought, but politics doesn't look like his area of interest.

Shaka closed the door and stood looking out at the afternoon, thinking awhile.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Nov 15 2005, 07:22 AM

Summary

Trason is in Castle Mournhold, quietly snickering to himself at the pathetic excuse of an assasination.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 07:44 AM

The Nymph and The Noggin, Ald Raathim

By now, Ingmar had drunk ... a lot of mead. And so, as he drank from his next bottle, he leaned back in his chair, and began to sing, loudly, a nordic drinking song which was frankly, quite rude.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 15 2005, 08:44 AM

Commander Slashes-With-Claws of the army of Ald Raathim, who had refused to go to Mournhold for several reasons, attends to his duties. Fortunately, everything is going smothly while the lady is away.

Posted by: Argonians rule Nov 15 2005, 10:30 AM

Ondave, male Dunmer swordsman, is currently in the Ascadian Isles, having escaped the notice of both sides in the war. He is now training himself in combat.

Eats-With-Claws, male argonian warrior, is currently hanging around Ald Raathim.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 12:47 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 08:44 AM)

Kethiah wouldn't have minded it if he were doing it at the Noggin, but she knew how to handle drunkeness at the Nymph.

"Ingmar," she scowled, grabbing his arms behind him, she pulled him off his stool and tossed him into the street. "Go get a room at the Drunken Guar or the Bloody Sandal. Don't come back here until you're sober."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 12:51 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 12:47 PM)

Ingmar stumbled for a moment, after being tossed out, then he yelled something back at Kethiah which was not at all appropriate. He stumbled around some more, before falling face down into the dirt, with a thud. "[censored]." He struggled to his feet, and wandered back into the town, cursing all the while.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 01:06 PM

Castle Mournhold, North Wing

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 14 2005, 11:48 PM)

Three of the nobles they had seen in the throne room, two middle-aged Dunmer of House Dres and one young Dunmer female of House Hlaluu, approached. They seemed shaken.

"Greetings to you," they bowed.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 01:12 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 12:51 PM)

Tilitalia came downstairs, from her room, after hearing the commotion. "What happened?" She asked Kethiah, while taking a seat at at the bar.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 01:26 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 02:12 PM)

Tilitalia came downstairs, from her room, after hearing the commotion. "What happened?" She asked Kethiah, while taking a seat at at the bar.

Kethiah sighed. "I'm sorry, your uncle had too much to drink and was causing a scene."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 01:40 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 01:26 PM)

Kethiah sighed. "I'm sorry, your uncle had too much to drink and was causing a scene."

"Ah," Tilitalia said, nodding, "Men drinking too much seems to run in the family ... Anyway," she said, twisting her hands into a knot, "there was something else I wanted to ask you ... When dad gets back from wherever he is, do you think I could invite a friend over for dinner?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 01:42 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 02:40 PM)

"Of course," Kethiah smiled. "A friend from school?"

She knew most of the kids from the self-defense classes she had been teaching.

(OOC -- Outta here for about an hour ...)

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 01:53 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 01:42 PM)

"Of course," Kethiah smiled. "A friend from school?"

She knew most of the kids from the self-defense classes she had been teaching.

(OOC -- Outta here for about an hour ...)

"Um ... no, not exactly. Just ... someone I've been talking to ... at the arena." Tilitalia already regretted talking about this.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 02:19 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 02:53 PM)

"Um ... no, not exactly. Just ... someone I've been talking to ... at the arena." Tilitalia already regretted talking about this.

"Oh," Kethiah looked at Tilitalia. "What's his name?"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 02:26 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 02:19 PM)

"Oh," Kethiah looked at Tilitalia. "What's his name?"

"Fadril." Tilitalia said, smiling slightly. "He's so ... beautiful, and strong, and ..." Her voice trailed off, and she looked embarrased.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 02:32 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 03:26 PM)

"Fadril." Tilitalia said, smiling slightly. "He's so ... beautiful, and strong, and ..." Her voice trailed off, and she looked embarrased.

"Wonderful," Kethiah grinned, narrowing her eyes a little. "And how old is he?"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 02:34 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 02:32 PM)

"Wonderful," Kethiah grinned, narrowing her eyes a little. "And how old is he?"

"Um," Tilitalia said, looking at her feet, "16 ... I think."

ooc: Back in an hour and a half.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 02:41 PM

The Nymph and Noggin

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 03:34 PM)

"Um," Tilitalia said, looking at her feet, "16 ... I think."

Kethiah took Tilitalia's hand. Delicate situation, she told herself. Obviously Tilitalia liked him -- but how much did he like her? She seemed so young for this, but in truth, Kethiah had only been a little bit older when she had been with a boy. Tilitalia was already embarrassed, and so Kethiah was gentle.

"We'd love to meet him," she smiled. "You've been spending a lot of time with him?"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 02:43 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 02:41 PM)

The Nymph and Noggin
Kethiah took Tilitalia's hand. Delicate situation, she told herself. Obviously Tilitalia liked him -- but how much did he like her? She seemed so young for this, but in truth, Kethiah had only been a little bit older when she had been with a boy. Tilitalia was already embarrassed, and so Kethiah was gentle.

"We'd love to meet him," she smiled. "You've been spending a lot of time with him?"

"Yes," Tilitalia said, frowning slightly, "A lot. I've been to the arena to watch all of his matches; he's a fighter. And a good one, at that."

ooc: Now, back in an hour and a half.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 02:46 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 03:43 PM)

"Yes," Tilitalia said, frowning slightly, "A lot. I've been to the arena to watch all of his matches; he's a fighter. And a good one, at that."

ooc: Now, back in an hour and a half.

"Is he fighting again soon?" Kethiah asked. "I'd like to go watch him."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 15 2005, 03:52 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 02:06 PM)

Castle Mournhold, North Wing
Three of the nobles they had seen in the throne room, two middle-aged Dunmer of House Dres and one young Dunmer female of House Hlaluu, approached. They seemed shaken.

"Greetings to you," they bowed.

Loranna bows back to the three Dunmer nobles, having expected someone to approach them at some point. "Thre blessings, serjoa and sera," she says, looking mostly calm. "What can we do for you?"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 03:55 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 02:46 PM)

"Is he fighting again soon?" Kethiah asked. "I'd like to go watch him."

"Tonight," Tilitalia said, shifting in her chair, "I was on my way there, before I stopped to talk to you."

Posted by: vaanic~one Nov 15 2005, 03:56 PM

OOC Summary: Vaan is still in Mournhold, Making sure things (security-wise) go as smoothly as a babies bottom.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 04:49 PM

OOC Summary: Serath is in Mournhold, in the docks, and he just got his package from the boat. He is now going to do what he said he would: Meet Reeds near the Library.

IC

Serath dragged the trunk across the streets, its weight tiring him. He finally got to the Library of Mournhold, and looked around for Reeds.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 04:54 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 03:49 PM)

Serath dragged the trunk across the streets, its weight tiring him. He finally got to the Library of Mournhold, and looked around for Reeds.

Reeds sees him from the window of his room, quickly throws on some clothes, and meets him outside the Library.

He looks down at the obiously heavy trunk next to his friend, "Why are you dragging that thing around here?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 05:01 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 05:54 PM)

"Err.. well, I have to find a room to spend the night, and thought it was better to bring my stuff already." - he then takes his obviously light backpack and puts it on top of the trunk - "My clothes too." - and he points to the backpack. "Do you know of any room? I spent all these years on the Dormitories of the Library, but I really don't know if they will accept me back."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 05:05 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 04:01 PM)

"That could be a problem," Reeds mutters, "Most of the dormitories are occupied. I think I took the last one... Tell ya what," He continues after thinking for a minute, "There's a great bar just a few minutes that way," he points east, "called the Broken Candle. Great food, good drinks, and they have quite a few rooms for rent. How about we go down there and get yourself a room and get ourselves some dinner?"

EDIT: I'm enjoying a tasty pumpkin pie!

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 05:10 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 06:05 PM)

"B'vehk! The Broken Candle! It has been ages since I went there! Well, sure, and I'll get to tell you... about some things. Oh, and I have a little purpose for you that you might enjoy." - he says, with a wink. Serath then heads to the Broken Candle tavern with Reeds.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 05:13 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 04:10 PM)

"Now you've got me interested," Reed says with a huff, "otherwise I never would have agreed to carry this trunk!" He sets it down in front of the bar of the Broken Candle, drinks are ordered, a room is rented, and Reeds and Serath find a seat. "Now what's this 'purpose' of yours?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 05:20 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 06:13 PM)

Serath sits down and orders a comberry juice. He then looks right into Reeds' face and starts "Well, if what you said was correct, you have only been here for a few days, correct? Well, what if you quit your job and come with me and Lady Loranna to Ald Raathim? It's a win-win situation, my friend. There we'll have time to catch up on the conversation, you'll be in the fastest-growing city in Morrowind, and you will surely be able to find a job there in the School, as either a teacher or a librarian - the School is quite understaffed, it seems. Oh, and we'll be able to have those "debates" we used to have" *sigh* "I still think you got the whole metaphor for The Guarfriend completely wrong! So, what say you?"

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 05:26 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 04:20 PM)

"Well now,' Says Reeds to himself, pondering this proposition in his glass of ale, "It's not like I've grown any roots here... I don't have anywhere else to go. I do need the money..."

"I'm in," He tells Serath, "on two conditions; One, I meet Lady Loranna... without her armor on. Two, you admit that your assertation about the Usurper in The Bell and the Candle was all wrong. Deal?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 05:32 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 06:26 PM)

"That you will have to work on with the Lady. About the assertation... no way. The Usurper character was clearly a metaphor for the way life was during the days of Uriel III. No way you can convince me otherwise. So if those were your conditions, I guess the deal's off" Serath put a serious face on.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 05:35 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 04:32 PM)

"Oh now stop it." Said Reeds, "The usurper was clearly a representation of the inherant greed within all of us to make something of ourselves. And I don't expect I could even get close to Loranna without you anyway, so I don't see how you can expect that of me."

Reeds sipped his ale, "So was that a yes?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 05:37 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 15 2005, 04:52 PM)

Loranna bows back to the three Dunmer nobles, having expected someone to approach them at some point. "Thre blessings, serjoa and sera," she says, looking mostly calm. "What can we do for you?"

The Dunmer introduced themselves as Lord Fedavos, Lord Relam, and Lady Mirille.

"I am sure you will tell all how you freed the slaves and avoided massacre," the female, who was small and pretty in a serious sort of way. "But we are still nervous about it. My father was killed by a slave revolt a year and a half ago."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 05:42 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 06:35 PM)

"I would guess so. So, what will we do now? Hardly nightime. Hum... What say you we go pay our homage to the good old times with a visit to the Musty Binding? And after that, perhaps you'd care to join me in my daily prayers to Julianos - a priest's and a worshipper's duty, you see."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 05:46 PM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 04:55 PM)

"Tonight," Tilitalia said, shifting in her chair, "I was on my way there, before I stopped to talk to you."

"I haven't been to an arena fight in a long time," Kethiah smiled. "Let me just tell the barmaids and stewards to hold things together while we're gone, and we'll go together."

It was a beautiful, clear evening for a fight.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 05:46 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 04:42 PM)

"Ah, yeth" Reeds slurred, now considering the world a rather warn and fuzzy place to live, "A quest for old time's thake! To the Muthty Binedig!"

Reeds gets up out of his chair and promptly collapses.

"Here, friend," The bartender gives Serath a small vial, "Slip some of this into his mouth, he'll sober up real quick." As he leaves he mutters, "Darn lizard never could hold his drink."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 05:50 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 06:46 PM)

Serath slips a bit of the liquid into Reeds's mouth. When he seems his eyes starting to open, Serath grabs his face, and says something along the lines of "Juice. Good. Alcohol. Bad." He then pays the bartender and takes his rather confused friend to the Musty Binding bookstore.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 15 2005, 05:50 PM

Kratos sat in the room that had been provided for himself and his son. He was reading the Invocations of Azura at the luxurious desk that decorated a corner of the room.

Ivelaes anxiously paced the width of the room, obviously restless.

"Father, why are we just sitting here? Shouldn't we be helping to solve this assassination attempt or maybe be doing something other than nothing?" Ivelaes asked, impatiently.

Kratos didn't take his eyes off the book as he spoke to his son. "Ivelaes, one thing you lack is patience. You are a fine young warrior, but you must learn to let others take care of the world as well. One thing you will need to acquire is serenity."

Ivelaes stopped and stared at the ground for a moment. He simply nodded his head in agreement and drew his sword to practice his technique.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 15 2005, 05:52 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 06:37 PM)

Loranna says "Ahh ... My condolances for your loss, sera," as she has visions of many more people, slave-owner and slave both, telling similar stories ...

Here's one of the bigger issues we have to deal with - once the slaves are free, what of the injustices done on either side? Do we forgive those, persecute them ...

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 05:55 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 04:50 PM)

"Ah the Musty Binding," rambled Reeds as they walked across the Great Bazaar, "Located in the heart of Mournhold, stocking every book imaginable, and few others besides."

They turned the corner. "And," Said Reeds, crestfallen, looking at the sign above the familiar door, "Now the home of Galreid the Tailor."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 05:58 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 05:46 PM)

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
"I haven't been to an arena fight in a long time," Kethiah smiled. "Let me just tell the barmaids and stewards to hold things together while we're gone, and we'll go together."

It was a beautiful, clear evening for a fight.

When Kethiah and Tilitalia arrived at the arena, the stands were almost full with spectators. Fadril stood on one side, stretching, and practicing. He looked up and waved to Tilitalia, but didn't recognize the woman walking next to her.

As Tilitalia had said, Fadril was handsome. A young, tall, dunmer with a muscular build, and a face with a smile.

On the other side of the arena, there was a burly, older nord, wearing only a pair of brown pants, and holding an axe in one hand, waiting for the fight to begin.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 06:00 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 15 2005, 06:52 PM)

"So you had no similar experience?" asked Lord Relam. "Forgive my ignorance, but my land lies to the far south-east, and I know little about Ald Raathim ... Are your harvests still tended by the former slaves? Was there really no violence at all? How did you prepare for it?"

"I believe," Lady Mirille said. "You inherited the land after the slaves had already been freed? Or did I hear that incorrectly?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 06:02 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 06:55 PM)

Serath stared speechless at the sign. He just looked at Reeds, desolately. "This is impossible. it was open 3 weeks ago. I have been to this bookstore almost weekly for the past 11 years. Master Farren can't have just -vanished-." He entered the former bookstore, and comproved that it was now, indeed, tailory. He looked at the bosmer on the other side of the counter. "Serjo Galreid, I assume?" the bosmer nodded "What happened to the old bookstore? What happened to Master Farren? Where has he gone?" - he asked anxiously.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 06:06 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 05:02 PM)

Reeds follows Serath in, busy looking around the tailory for any sign of his once beloved bookstore.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 15 2005, 06:07 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 05:00 PM)

"So you had no similar experience?" asked Lord Relam.

Without thinking, Anya interjected. "But I did. I watched my family killed by slavers. Don't try to find pity in-" she spat, before grimacing. She looked at her hand, and in her haste, cut it with the knife she had been toying with. Still scowling, she covered the cut, but took the moment to keep herself from saying more.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 06:09 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 06:02 PM)

He looked at the bosmer on the other side of the counter. "Serjo Galreid, I assume?" the bosmer nodded "What happened to the old bookstore? What happened to Master Farren? Where has he gone?" - he asked anxiously.

"'e packed up and left," Galreid said, putting down the pants he was hemming. "Said somethin' 'bout goin' into retirement, an' put the place up for sale. I needed a new space for me tailorin' so, ta-da. He left some books behind for some guy named 'Saloat', though. You know 'im?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 06:10 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 15 2005, 07:07 PM)

"I am sorry you lost your family," Lady Mirille said, eyes flashing. "I truly am. But if you think that makes you qualified to dismiss me and my loss, my father who was the kindest, gentlest man I ever knew, you are sorely mistaken. I would never presume to judge your level of grief, so please do me the courtesy of not assuming you know me and mine."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 06:11 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 05:09 PM)

Reeds looks up at his name. "That's me. He left me books?" Aside to Serath he adds, "I just hope it isn't An Encyclopeida of Toadstools."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 15 2005, 06:15 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 07:00 PM)

"No, that's correct," Loranna says to Lady Mirille. "My late husband, Dres Jazbet, freed Ald Raathim's slaves before I married him, though he and I talked about how he went about it."

She brushes a strand of hair from her face. "One important thing, it's not enough to just let the slaves go free; they'll need some sort of direction to help them adjust to their freedom. Newly-freed people need homes, jobs, a sense of belonging in their community as people and citizens rather than chattel. Jazbet was a charismatic man and a former slave himself; he knew intimitely what his people would need - and, he knew who the honest workers were and who were the trouble-makers. He gave those with the will to work land and the means to hire others to work for them, thus providing people with work, direction, and a sense of community. Not everyone stayed, but those who did laid the foundations for what we are today, the city that stood against the Azurites and beat them back."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 06:15 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 07:11 PM)

Reeds looks up at his name. "That's me. He left me books?" Aside to Serath he adds, "I just hope it isn't An Encyclopeida of Toadstools."

Serath thanked the tailor for the info and looked curiously at the books Saloat got "How odd he left you those... He, like me, thought you would never come back. I myself think it must be some sort of blessing *smile* So, which ones are they?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 15 2005, 06:18 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 15 2005, 07:07 PM)

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 07:10 PM)

Loranna frowns, and casts a small healing spell for Anya.

"There are injustices and grievances on both sides of this issue," she says, feeling a weight set on her shoulders. "Like the war we're in now; good people are dying, on both sides."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 06:18 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 06:11 PM)

Reeds looks up at his name. "That's me. He left me books?" Aside to Serath he adds, "I just hope it isn't An Encyclopeida of Toadstools."

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 06:15 PM)

Galried said, "There's those there, and a few more crates upstairs. He left a note for you too." He walked out from behind the counter, and searched through a set of drawers, finally procuring a rolled up piece of paper.

" 'ere you go."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 06:19 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 05:15 PM)

"Wow." Reeds said, looking in the small box on the counter, "On Magic, volumes ten and eleven, The Gem, Last Song of the Bard... these are all pretty rare books, oh no." Reeds looked at the bottom book, "An Encyclopedia of Toadstools. I guess he did know it was me that night he ran me around the plaza. But then Why did he send me away?"

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 06:20 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 05:18 PM)

Reeds swallowed, "Crates??"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 06:20 PM)

Reeds swallowed, "Crates??"

"Yep. Two or three, up the stairs. Now, I don't suppose I could interest either of you gentlemen in some pants, eh? I don't get many customers, I'm afraid."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 07:19 PM)

"Hum... Seems like he left you his whole stock! I remember he receiving those recently... I got On Magic VIII myself when he received it."

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 07:20 PM)

Reeds swallowed, "Crates??"

Serath just stared speechless.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 06:26 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 07:25 PM)

"Yep. Two or three, up the stairs. Now, I don't suppose I could interest either of you gentlemen in some pants, eh? I don't get many customers, I'm afraid."

"Care to show me your robe stock, while my friend here looks around?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 06:27 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 15 2005, 07:15 PM)

"That does make sense," Lord Relam nodded. "I'm afraid we are still reeling from the shock of this announcement. We will do as our King asks of us, but ... it will be very difficult ..."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 15 2005, 07:18 PM)

Lady Mirille nodded, looking to Anya. "I can understand why you hate people such as myself. Truly I do. I think many of my slaves have stories of injustice like that, and will seek their revenge on me when they are freed. No, I'm not looking for pity. I am merely explaining why I am less than enthusiastic about meeting my own death."

Tienius Delitian stepped into the hall. "The meeting is reconvening."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 06:28 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 05:25 PM)

"Yep. Two or three, up the stairs. Now, I don't suppose I could interest either of you gentlemen in some pants, eh? I don't get many customers, I'm afraid."

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 05:25 PM)

"Hum... Seems like he left you his whole stock! I remember he receiving those recently... I got On Magic VIII myself when he received it."
Serath just stared speechless.

"I guess he did," Reeds said, stunned, "Maybe the note'll explain it." He read out loud, "Reeds- Thought you could use these more than I could. I'll know you'll keep them well. Good Luck. Well that didn't really tell us much, although It would seem I'm now in possesion of a bookstore's worth of literature."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 15 2005, 06:30 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 15 2005, 05:18 PM)

Anya nodded and thanked Loranna, and didn't say anything more. She'd never understand why people could hold others as property. And hated it when they attempted to justify it.

She flexed her hand, looking at the nobles. Her eyes didn't show it, but she tried to be diplomatic about this, "'M Sorry for the outburst."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 06:31 PM

The Arena, Ald Raathim
The fight had started, with the two men squaring off, in the middle. Fadril was younger, quicker, and better then his opponent. Many of the spectators cried out, as the Nord was slashed, once, twice, three times, by the challenger.

When the fight was over, Fadril sprinted over to the stands, and kissed Tilitalia on the cheek. "Not a bad fight, eh?" He said, with a smile. She nodded, as he turned to Kethiah.

"A pleasure to meet you, m'am," he said, bowing deeply. "Are you Til's mother? Or," he said, with a small grin, "her sister?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 07:28 PM)

"I still don't understand... none of you ever considered the idea of you ever returning... why would he do this? Oh well, I think neither of us will complain."

Serath then turned to the tailor. "So, will you get those robes or not? Hehe, so, did Master Farren say anything else about where he was going? .. or just that he was getting retired?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 15 2005, 06:35 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 07:27 PM)

"That does make sense," Lord Relam nodded. "I'm afraid we are still reeling from the shock of this announcement. We will do as our King asks of us, but ... it will be very difficult ..."
Lady Mirille nodded, looking to Anya. "I can understand why you hate people such as myself. Truly I do. I think many of my slaves have stories of injustice like that, and will seek their revenge on me when they are freed. No, I'm not looking for pity. I am merely explaining why I am less than enthusiastic about meeting my own death."

Tienius Delitian stepped into the hall. "The meeting is reconvening."

"I understand; I'm a bit stunned myself," Loranna says, smiling a bit to Lord Relam. "All change is difficult; I know that from experience."

She nods to Tienius and gets up, looking at Lady Mirille and Anya and asking herself if there was some fair way to deal with the injustices done on both sides. Given the length of time Morrowind had endorsed slavery, the question seemed daunting.

"Let's go see if we can work out a way to avoid anyone else having to die," she says as she makes her way back to the meeting.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 06:35 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 05:34 PM)

"I still don't understand... none of you ever considered the idea of you ever returning... why would he do this? Oh well, I think neither of us will complain."

"I have no clue," said Reeds, still a bit in shock, "though that dormitory will probably need a few more shelves. Now there's no way I can go to Ald Raathim; I can't pay shipping on all these books!"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 06:37 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 06:34 PM)

The tailor showed Serath his selection of robes, quite a few of them, in different colors, shapes, and sizes. "No, no, just talked about retiring."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 06:40 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 05:37 PM)

The tailor showd Serath his selection of robes, quite a few of them, in different colors, shapes, and sizes. "No, no, just talked about retiring."

Reeds was upstairs, doing a inventory of the books in his head as he quickly browsed through them. The number he got was... well it was frankly amazing.

Running back down the stairs, he told Serath, "you'll never believe how much stuff is up there. He's got some fo the rarest books I've ever seen, one of 'em is one of a total of eight that still exist. Heck, we could open up the finest bookstore in the world with these books!"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 06:42 PM

Castle Mournhold
Isidor made his way back to the throne room, as the meeting was set to begin again.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Nov 15 2005, 06:45 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 06:42 PM)

Castle Mournhold
Isidor made his way back to the throne room, as the meeting was set to begin again.

As did Trason.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 06:45 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 15 2005, 07:30 PM)

Lady Mirille nodded. "Like I said, I understand why you hate me without even knowing me. It's actually exactly what I fear. It's one thing to die for what you've done, quite another to die for what you represent. But, like I said, I am sorry for your loss."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 15 2005, 07:35 PM)

The group made its way down to the throne room again. There was much murmuring between the different groups, waiting for Helseth to rejoin them.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 15 2005, 06:46 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 04:42 PM)

Castle Mournhold
Isidor made his way back to the throne room, as the meeting was set to begin again.

Kratos and Ivelaes had been told the summit was meeting again. They made their way down to the throne room and took their seats in the Vvardenfell section, again.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 06:52 PM

The Arena, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 07:31 PM)

The fight had started, with the two men squaring off, in the middle. Fadril was younger, quicker, and better then his opponent. Many of the spectators cried out, as the Nord was slashed, once, twice, three times, by the challenger.
When the fight was over, Fadril sprinted over to the stands, and kissed Tilitalia on the cheek. "Not a bad fight, eh?" He said, with a smile. She nodded, as he turned to Kethiah.

"A pleasure to meet you, m'am," he said, bowing deeply. "Are you Til's mother? Or," he said, with a small grin, "her sister?"

Kethiah laughed hard, from the ridiculousness of the compliment. "Not a bad fight at all, no," she said. "You were obviously playing to the crowd, but I'd watch out for some of that fancy footwork. You looked like you almost fell twice, and if you lost your balance around a fighter like that, you'd be in trouble."

Kethiah knew a thing or two about fighting.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 15 2005, 06:55 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 15 2005, 07:40 PM)

"What book are you talking about? Gods forgive me, but this seems awfully weird. I am worried about Master Farred. No one in their best health would just leave all these books here for someone who would probably never return again to Mournhold. About the shipping - don't worry, friend. I will pay for it. But I really want to know what happened."

Serath apologised his friend and left outside, looking for a Muatramer. He saw one right around the corner - proud, imponent, imposing their warly sillouete to anyone who passed. Serath tried to ignore the disconfort the substitutes of the Indoril guards always made him go through, and asked "Well met, serjo. Do you know if the previous owner of that establishment, a breton by the name of Farred, has been noted for anything? Crime, maybe?"

Serath was worried for his old friend. However, leaving so much behind just screamed wrong. He suspected that he was either running from the law, or trying to run away from something -quickly-. Why else would anyone do such a thing?

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 15 2005, 06:57 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 15 2005, 05:55 PM)

"What book are you talking about? Gods forgive me, but this seems awfully weird. I am worried about Master Farred. No one in their best health would just leave all these books here for someone who would probably never return again to Mournhold. About the shipping - don't worry, friend. I will pay for it. But I really want to know what happened." Serath apologised his friend and left outside, looking for a Muatramer. He saw one right around the corner - proud, imponent, looking with superiority on everyone who passed. Serath tried to ignore the disconfort the substitutes of the Indoril guards always made him go through, and asked "Well met, serjo. Do you know if the previous owner of that establishment, a breton by the name of Farred, has been noted for anything? Crime, maybe?" - Serath was worried for his old friend. However, leaving so much behind just screamed wrong. He suspected that he was either running from the law, or trying to run away from something -quickly-. Why else would anyone do such a thing?

Reeds followed his friend out of the tailor, waiting until he was finsihed with the ordinator to answer his questions.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 07:04 PM

The Arena, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 06:52 PM)

The Arena, Ald Raathim
Kethiah laughed hard, from the ridiculousness of the compliment. "Not a bad fight at all, no," she said. "You were obviously playing to the crowd, but I'd watch out for some of that fancy footwork. You looked like you almost fell twice, and if you lost your balance around a fighter like that, you'd be in trouble."

Kethiah knew a thing or two about fighting.

Fadril smiled, and said, taking a seat beside the women. "Well, I wanted to provide a good show, true. I guess the footwork was a bit much, but still, it pleased the crowd. So," he said, looking at Kethiah, "Til finally persuaded you to come to a match?"

Til shuffled slightly, and turned her eyes, towards the arena.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 07:11 PM

The Throne Room of Castle Mournhold

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 15 2005, 07:46 PM)

Kratos and Ivelaes had been told the summit was meeting again. They made their way down to the throne room and took their seats in the Vvardenfell section, again.

Noticeable was the absence of the entire group of representatives who had included the attempted assassin. They were apparently all under arrest now, according to the whispers.

Helseth walked quietly into the room, and the doors were shut and barred behind him.

The room turned quiet as he took to his throne.

"My Lords and Ladies," the King said. "I feel the need to repeat myself. Slavery will be outlawed in Morrowind by my order. The Indoril to the south, and the Redoran and Indoril in Vvardenfell will suddenly find themselves with rebellious slaves on their hands, while we will have prepared for it. We will join the civilized, free world of the Empire. You cannot dissuade me from this, and my patience is thin for those of you who try."

He was evidently speaking directly to some people in the room, as his eyes went around the room.

"Let us talk now about the risks and how to eliminate them," Helseth said, looking to Loranna's group.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 07:13 PM

The Arena, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 08:04 PM)

"Yes," Kethiah smiled, looking to Tilitalia and then back to Fadril. "I've just been so busy. But it was worth it. Sorry if if I sounded too critical, it was a good bout. Would you like to spar sometime?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 15 2005, 07:18 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 05:11 PM)

The Throne Room of Castle Mournhold
Noticeable was the absence of the entire group of representatives who had included the attempted assassin. They were apparently all under arrest now, according to the whispers.

Helseth walked quietly into the room, and the doors were shut and barred behind him.

The room turned quiet as he took to his throne.

"My Lords and Ladies," the King said. "I feel the need to repeat myself. Slavery will be outlawed in Morrowind by my order. The Indoril to the south, and the Redoran and Indoril in Vvardenfell will suddenly find themselves with rebellious slaves on their hands, while we will have prepared for it. We will join the civilized, free world of the Empire. You cannot dissuade me from this, and my patience is thin for those of you who try."

He was evidently speaking directly to some people in the room, as his eyes went around the room.

"Let us talk now about the risks and how to eliminate them," Helseth said, looking to Loranna's group.

Ivelaes leaned over to whisper to his father. "That would help us on Vvardenfell immensely."

Kratos returned the favor, though he didn't take his eyes off the King. "Yes, it would indeed."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 07:22 PM

Mournhold

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 07:11 PM)

The Throne Room of Castle Mournhold
He was evidently speaking directly to some people in the room, as his eyes went around the room.

"Let us talk now about the risks and how to eliminate them," Helseth said, looking to Loranna's group.

"Well," Isidor said, speaking in a low voice, "One problem that I think deserves attention, would be what happens after the slaves are freed. In Ald Raathim, most slaves become farmers, thank you to the Lord Jazbet. What about those who are freed, and are refused the opportuinity to buy land by racist land owners? When they are freed, where do they go, what do they do?"

"Just a thought," Isidor said, sitting back down in his chair.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 15 2005, 07:23 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 08:11 PM)

Loranna speaks up. "Your Majesty, two risks have occured to me," she says. "The first; that simply freeing the slaves without direction will lead to former slaves becoming destitute, and the second, that having been freed, many slaves will seek revenge on their former masters."

"For the first, I suggest the example of Ald Raathim as a useful model; when we freed our slaves, we gave land to the good workers, the means to hire others under them, and let the former slaves help build up the community and thus make themselves a part of it - Dunmer and other races, working together."

"For the second ..." Loranna frowns. "That's a complex issue; there are many grievances on both sides."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 07:24 PM

The Arena, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 07:13 PM)

The Arena, Ald Raathim
"Yes," Kethiah smiled, looking to Tilitalia and then back to Fadril. "I've just been so busy. But it was worth it. Sorry if if I sounded too critical, it was a good bout. Would you like to spar sometime?"

Fadril smiled and said, "If you'd like to, sure. I'm always up for a good fight."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 07:31 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 15 2005, 08:23 PM)

"I have over a thousand slaves," remarked one sour-faced Dres nobleman. "How am I supposed to determine which ones are hard working and which ones aren't? They all act like they're hard-working ..."

"It's not only us they're going to seek revenge on," said a Hlaalu nobewoman. "They're going to go after anyone who punished them, or sold them, or any member of their family ... Thousands of years worth of grievances ... I'm not even saying they're not justified, but are we now to stand trial for what we did to them when slavery was legal?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 07:33 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 08:24 PM)

The Arena, Ald Raathim

Fadril smiled and said, "If you'd like to, sure. I'm always up for a good fight."

"When's your next bout?" Kethiah asked, smiling. "I don't want to tire you too much before it ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 07:36 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 07:33 PM)

"When's your next bout?" Kethiah asked, smiling. "I don't want to tire you too much before it ..."

"It's in about two hours," Fadril said, his smiling growing, "I'm up for a bout anytime, though."

Tilitalia couldn't help but feel a little jealous. He'd never ask to bout with her ...

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 07:37 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 08:22 PM)

Mournhold

"Well," Isidor said, speaking in a low voice, "One problem that I think deserves attention, would be what happens after the slaves are freed. In Ald Raathim, most slaves become farmers, thank you to the Lord Jazbet. What about those who are freed, and are refused the opportuinity to buy land by racist land owners? When they are freed, where do they go, what do they do?"

"Just a thought," Isidor said, sitting back down in his chair.

"We will establish communities, like Freetown, so all slaves who wish to leave their old homes," said the King. "Lord and ladies, please remember that though I expect them to be delighted, the former slaves will be just as bewildered by this change in policy as many of you are now. They will not know what to do, where to go, how to earn a living. You should give them three choices: stay with you to work on your plantation as a freeman, go elsewhere if they know where they want to go, or go to one of these communities, which will be well policed and occupied by former slaves to teach them trades, and give them direction."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 15 2005, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 05:37 PM)

"Your Majesty, if I may?" Kratos cleared his throat. "Molag Mar is also free of slave trade. Some stayed with us while others left for their homelands and other free provinces. Those that stayed joined our forces in the Muatramer to fight the Redoran and Indoril. The New Temple frowns upon slavery and I believe the Triune will support you fully." He finished.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 07:49 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 15 2005, 08:45 PM)

"The army is an excellent choice," the King nodded. "Not only yours, but opportunities in the royal and Imperial armies will be given to the freed slaves. For some, the sudden freedom will be frightening, and it will be good to be in an organization that encourages discipline and order."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 15 2005, 07:58 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 05:49 PM)

Kratos silenced Ivelaes as he was about to speak on the subject.

"I agree with you completely, Your Majesty. Order and uniformity would help greatly with slaves that have just seen freedom." Kratos replied.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 07:58 PM

Tilitalia looked up, and pulled Kethiah aside. "Are you sure you want to be fighting? I mean, you're pregnant and all ..."

ooc: Back in half an hour.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 08:05 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 08:58 PM)

Tilitalia looked up, and pulled Kethiah aside. "Are you sure you want to be fighting? I mean, you're pregnant and all ..."

ooc: Back in half an hour.

"It's just sparring, nothing more than exercise which is good for the baby," Kethiah replied, smiling. "Of course, if you'd rather I didn't, I won't. Just thought it'd be nice to get to know him better ... You do like him a lot, don't you?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 15 2005, 08:11 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 06:31 PM)

Anya shook her head, "I think you worry about a problem that isn't as large as you would have it. Try telling a slave she's no longer considered property, and you might find more are willing to finally go their own ways than attack."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 15 2005, 08:14 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 08:49 PM)

"Ideally," Loranna ventures, "with these chances to build new futures for themselves and their families, or to simply return to their old lives, most slaves will be too busy to entertain thoughts of revenge."

"However ... the sera does raise good points. There will doubtless be some slaves who have grievances they wish to bring to bear, and the fear of being targeted by vengeful former slaves will make more than one noble uneasy. We may wish to set some guidelines for how such grievances can be filed and how they would be handled - provide a legal recourse for dealing with the matter."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 08:19 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 15 2005, 08:58 PM)

"Your Majesty," said Dres Minsero, clearing his throat. "When will this abolition go into effect?"

"Forty-eight hours from the end of this summit, I will make the announcement," Helseth said. "None of you are to talk about it outside of here, except to your most trusted people. If House Redoran and Indoril hear of it, it may ruin the economic devastation and riots I expect.

"I will expect every one here to use that time to set up whatever precautions and organizations to handle the transition that we decide on here during those forty-eight hours. That includes not only the system for what to do with slaves who don't know what to do with their freedom, but means for you and yours to escape in the possible case of a violent revolt. It includes researching which slaves might be put in organizational and managerial positions on your estate. It includes investigating cases of abuse, and prosecuting any in your employ who have treated the slaves cruelly."

"If you take the initiative and go after those that the slaves would have revenge on, then they will more quickly be productive and not violent members of the community."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 15 2005, 09:04 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 09:19 PM)

Or we can do things Helseth's way, Loranna thinks to herself, closing her mouth and nodding.

There was just the actual nitty-gritty details to be worked out from there; Loranna was asked for some advice on what Ald Raathim had found to work for them in the beginning when they freed their slaves, but by and large the meeting settled into people drawing up their plans for their own areas and agreeing on common strategies.

As the meeting buzzed along, Loranna found her thoughts turning increasingly to the slaves in Reodran and Indoril territory, and she began drawing up plans for Ald Raathim's role in the upcoming days. She also watched the other nobles, trying to guage their feelings as they work out their plans.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 09:12 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 08:05 PM)

"I do like him, a lot, yes. What do you think?" Tilitalia asked, in an unsure voice.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 09:16 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 15 2005, 10:04 PM)

The nobles seemed to be taking the emancipation of Morrowind as the equivalent of a promised natural disaster. There was nothing they could do to stop it, only be prepared when it happened.

Chief among the things discussed was the question of finances, and it became a fairly technical discussion. The different economic advisors proposed different systems, as the King both wanted to upend their traditional model and raise the taxes simultaneously. In one sense, it was a tedious discussion, in another, it was a revolutionary one. It is one thing, after all, to end slavery. It is another to survive that change. There could be no doubt about it, though, the Redoran and Indoril, having no time to adjust their economies, would be hard hit by this change. Helseth had planned that well.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 09:43 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 10:12 PM)

"I do like him, a lot, yes. What do you think?" Tilitalia asked, in an unsure voice.

"Do you know how he feels about you?" Kethiah asked.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 09:45 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 09:43 PM)

"Do you know how he feels about you?" Kethiah asked.

"No," Tilitalia said, her eyes not meeting Kethiah's. "I haven't asked, and he hasn't told me."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 09:48 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 10:45 PM)

"No," Tilitalia said, her eyes not meeting Kethiah. "I haven't asked, and he hasn't told me."

"He might be thinking what I know you know I'm thinking," Kethiah smiled, touching Tilitalia's chin to bring her around so she could look at her eyes. "That he's too old for you."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 09:48 PM)

"He might be thinking what I know you know I'm thinking," Kethiah smiled, touching Tilitalia's chin to bring her around so she could look at her eyes. "That he's too old for you."

Tilitalia pulled away and said, "Age doesn't make any difference. If someone cares for you, it doesn't make a difference." There were tears in her eyes now.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 10:00 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 10:54 PM)

Tilitalia pulled away and said, "Age doesn't make any difference. If someone cares for you, it doesn't make a difference." There were tears in her eyes now.

"Don't be upset, honey, I'm just stating the obvious," Kethiah said sympathetically. "What have you been telling him? He said that you must have 'finally' talked me into coming to the fights ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 15 2005, 10:07 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 10:00 PM)

"Don't be upset, honey, I'm just stating the obvious," Kethiah said sympathetically. "What have you been telling him? He said that you must have 'finally' talked me into coming to the fights ..."

Tilitalia frowned, and said, "Just that you and dad didn't have any interest in arena fights." She shook her head again and said, "I ... have some school work to do. Book to finish." She did a sort of half bow to Kethiah, and walked away.

Ingmar, meanwhile, was just getting thrown into jail, for starting a fight in the Drunken Guar. He would need to be bailed out in the morning.

ooc: But now, sleep.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 15 2005, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 15 2005, 11:07 PM)

Kethiah went to talk the boy. It wouldn't be difficult to gauge his feelings for Tilitalia. 16-year-old boys were simple.

Posted by: syronj Nov 15 2005, 10:43 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 15 2005, 10:16 PM)

Shaka was sitting with the others from Ald Raathim, in a row of chairs behind Loranna. He felt uneasy with the timing of this emancipation, and said as much in a low voice to the others nearby. While it was true that the Houses Redoran and Indoril would be hit hard by the announcement, Helseth's side would have a chaotic few years for the new order to settle out . . . .

He leaned over to Loranna. "It still seems to me to be the right idea, though begun for whatever reasons of Helseth's own," he said. "I feel sorry for the warrior houses, in a way; not only have they lost much of their ancestral lands on the mainland, but soon another underpinning of their society."

Shaka studied Anya. Having never been a slave himself, he tended to forget how terrible it must have been for her to have her family torn apart long ago, and made into a sex slave. Although it was a weak gesture, he squeezed Anya's hand for a moment anyway.

A thought suddenly hit him. By the Nine, we're sowing the seeds of future rebellions today. The Houses may go under, but who's to say they won't become like the Sixth House: a breeding ground for zealots who assassinate and commit acts of terror against, say, former slaves or . . . the people here today.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 15 2005, 10:57 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 15 2005, 11:43 PM)

Loranna doesn't answer Shaka directly, though she gives him a look that suggests she is thinking along similar lines.

Aloud though, she says "Even with the new communities that we'll be establishing, I imagine Ald Raathim is going to see an influx of new people once the emancipation happens, especially from fleeing refugees from the Reodran lands near ours." She psues for a brief second, listening to other conversations in the room, then continues. "I've some ideas for how to prepare Ald Raathim for these new people, and for what we can do as the weeks wear on to help those former slaves still in enemy territory ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 02:49 PM

Castle Mournhold

As plans were hatched, the doors to the throne room were opened up, so that people could meet individually to talk (and commiserate).

Helseth had a large group of people around him, filled with suggestions and entreaties.

Another group was speaking with his cousin, Hlaluu Llethan Barreth.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 03:09 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 03:49 PM)

Loranna recalls Dinara having mentioned Llethan earlier today, that she thought the King's cousin was thinking of stepping down from the legal tribunal. Interests outside Morrowind, it seemed. Something in Dinara's tone had made Loranna quietly decide to follow up on that information when she had a chance; now seemed as good a time as any.

Excusing herself for a moment, she starts discretely walking toward the group talking with Llethan, talking with people on the way and commiserating while she keeps her ears open.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 03:18 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 04:09 PM)

At Loranna's approach, Barreth and his group (which included Minsero and the elderly Dres noblewoman who first voiced an objection to the King's plans) stop speaking, and look at her with polite distrust.

"Greeting Dres Loranna of Ald Raathim," Hlaluu Llethan Barreth smiled. "Your sun it seems continues to rise."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 03:20 PM

Ingmar woke up, in his cell, and closed his eyes, as the sun shown brightly in. His head pounded, but his face was hurting more. He had a black eye, and bruises and cuts across his face. He also had no gold. He struggled around and then sat up more straight, waiting to see what would happen.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 03:24 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 04:20 PM)

Ursaina, a Nord woman, big and beefy with wild red hair, one of Dram's top guards, stepped over to the cell. She smiled at the prisoner.

"Good morning, serjo, how are you feeling today?"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 03:26 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 03:24 PM)

Ursaina, a Nord woman, big and beefy with wild red hair, one of Dram's top guards, stepped over to the cell. She smiled at the prisoner.

"Good morning, serjo, how are you feeling today?"

"Like [censored]." Ingmar muttered, massaging his head. "Can I go now?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 03:27 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 04:26 PM)

"Like [censored]." Ingmar muttered, massaging his head. "Can I go now?"

"Only because your fine has been paid," she said. "Step up to the bars."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 03:34 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 04:18 PM)

Loranna smiles back, saying "Greetings muthsera, serjos and seras," as she nods to Llethan and his current companions. "Thank you muthsera; hopefully all of Morrowind's sun shall come out of the clouds soon.

She didn't show it, but seeing Lord Minsero in this group sent a small chill down her spine.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 03:37 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 03:27 PM)

"Only because your fine has been paid," she said. "Step up to the bars."

Ingmar struggled to his feet, and walked over to the bars. "Who paid my fine?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 03:44 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 04:34 PM)

"Indeed," Barreth replied. "The sun shines brightest after the storm. Was there something you needed, Sera Loranna?"

Minsero looked at her. "I would like to have a word with you, if you have a moment."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 03:47 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 04:37 PM)

Ingmar struggled to his feet, and walked over to the bars. "Who paid my fine?"

Ursuaina's hands glowed blue, and she passed a healing spell over Ingmar. "The proprietor of the Nymph and Noggin. She also paid for me to fix you up, when I told her you were roughed up a bit."

The guard heaved open the heavy iron doors.

Kethiah was standing outside in the sunlight.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 03:52 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 03:47 PM)

Ingmar groaned, thinking of what Kethiah would have to lecture him on. He thanked Ursuaina, and walked out into the sunlight.

"Guess I owe you an apology, hmm?" Ingmar said, looking down at his shoes.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 03:55 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 04:52 PM)

"You don't owe me a thing, we're even now," Kethiah said quietly. "I hurt you, and now you've hurt me. Now, go away, like you promised to."

With that, she began walking back towards the docks.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 03:57 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 03:55 PM)

"You don't owe me a thing, we're even now," Kethiah said quietly. "I hurt you, and now you've hurt me. Now, go away, like you promised to."

With that, she began walking back towards the docks.

Ingmar, though is mind was still running a little slowly, reacted to this. "Wait, how did I hurt you by getting drunk and getting into a fight? If I hurt anyone, I hurt myself."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 04:01 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 04:44 PM)

"Actually, I had hoped for a moment of your time, my Lord," Loranna says to Minsero, smiling again at Barreth. It was true; Loranna still felt respect for the aged Dunmer noble who had come to her lands last year dead set on being a perfect grouch, and had left offering advice and a heavenly cook, and calling her Dres Loranna.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 04:06 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 04:57 PM)

Ingmar, though is mind was still running a little slowly, reacted to this. "Wait, how did I hurt you by getting drunk and getting into a fight? If I hurt anyone, I hurt myself."

"I tell you what, you keep thinking that," Kethiah whirled around, glaring at him with her red and violet eyes. "You're the victim here. The only one who feels pain. But I guarantee this: if you ever come into my tavern again, and scream obscenities at me that my stepdaughter overhears, you won't be the one hurting yourself."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 04:09 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 05:01 PM)

Minsero took her aside, and they walked into a drawing room where they would not be overheard. "It's been a strange year, and a stranger couple of days. I look around me, and nothing is the same."

"What would you do if you were me?"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 04:13 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 04:06 PM)

Ingmar was taken aback for a moment. "Well, you're right. I shouldn't have gotten angry last night, and it was impolite of me to ... say what I said. But, if you were in my position, and you loved someone, who didn't love you, maybe you'd understand why I was upset, and sympathize."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 04:24 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 05:09 PM)

Loranna feels nervousness creep through her; her track record for advice was not the best - and, after the failed assassination attempt, she half-expected someone to try jumping out of a shadow at any time.

Still, she tries to answer Minsero as best she can; she owed him that much.

"What would I do were I you ..." Loranna frowns, thinking. " ... When the world turned upside down for me, it was either run to keep up or perish," she says, hoping this was the right thing to say. "And eventually, I found that things settled - not back to what I knew, though by then, what I knew wouldn't have worked anyway ..."

She sighs. "Saying that now though, the words sound ... inadequate, don't they?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 04:25 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 05:13 PM)

"You said before that this situation must be difficult for me," Kethiah shook her head, tears in her eyes. "I cared for you most then. But the truth is that you may love me, but you don't think about anyone but yourself. I offer you a job you throw back, I bail you out of jail, and still I'm the bad person in all this. That's fine. I can take being the bad person, I've been one all my life. So, go on with your life, and think of me as the emotionless, evil [censored] who never sympathized with you or did enough for you, who preferred to run two taverns, the excise business for a growing town, and to love a man worth ten of you and his family, rather than you."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 04:28 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 05:24 PM)

"Not at all," Minsero nodded seriously. "Those were my thoughts precisely. Change or perish. The Dres council is behind the King. You will have no trouble with your claims ..."

(OOC -- Out to lunch, be back in a bit)

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 04:37 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 04:25 PM)

"You said before that this situation must be difficult for me," Kethiah shook her head, tears in her eyes. "I cared for you most then. But the truth is that you may love me, but you don't think about anyone but yourself. I offer you a job you throw back, I bail you out of jail, and still I'm the bad person in all this. That's fine. I can take being the bad person, I've been one all my life. So, go on with your life, and think of me as the emotionless, evil [censored] who never sympathized with you or did enough for you, who preferred to run two taverns, the excise business for a growing nd soon. Thanks for getting me out." town, and to love a man worth ten of you and his family, rather than you."

Ingmar stood on the spot, speechless. Everything she had said ... had been true.

"I'm sorry, Kethiah. You're right. I'm a selfish bastard, and Isidor is a prince. And, if there's any justice in this world, I'll get what I deserve, and soon. Good luck with your kids, and Isidor."

ooc: Back in about an hour and a half.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 04:51 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 05:28 PM)

Loranna smiles, feeling somewhat relieved; she'd thought for a moment that Minsero would feel too old, too tired, to try and change with the times, and espouse hanging on to the past ...

"That is good," she says. "I was a little concerned ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 05:16 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 05:37 PM)

"I don't wish you ill. Like I said before, we're even now," Kethiah replied quietly, and walked back to the docklands and the tavern.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 05:17 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 05:51 PM)

"No reason to, you'll be fine," Minsero replied. "Stick with Helseth, not Barreth. The King is the future."

He escorted her back towards the main room.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 05:32 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 06:17 PM)

"No reason to, you'll be fine," Minsero replied. "Stick with Helseth, not Barreth. The King is the future."

He escorted her back towards the main room.

Loranna is left feeling a bit bemused; apparently she mis-read the purpose behind Minsero's question. Still, his advice strengthened her suspicions that the King's cousin was up to something - but now didn't seem the time to try and dig any further.

Loranna returns to her seat, her mind turning back to her plans for Ald Raathim.

Posted by: syronj Nov 16 2005, 05:38 PM

Shaka looked over from his conversation with others. "Good to see Dres Minsero somehow. He never met me, but I saw him at breakfast with you and Vendama that first morning in Ald Raathim. I found myself respecting his age and stubborn attitude that day."

"Loranna, what undercurrents are you getting around Llethan? I didn't know the King had a cousin involved in these matters . . . ."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 05:47 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 16 2005, 06:38 PM)

Loranna chuckles a bit as she says to Shaka "I know; I had somewhat the same thought then myself, even knowing he was testing me."

"As for the King's cousin ... nothing really," she says, giving Shaka a look that was meant to convey the addendum At least nothing I intend to discuss here and now.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 05:52 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 06:47 PM)

Loranna could see that Barenziah and Dinara had entered the room from a side conference room. They were with a very tall, thin Altmer lad in the robes that befitted someone of the Mages Guild. Dres Minsero went over to talk to them, and she could tell from the Altmer's expression that they knew each other, and he was somewhat nervous to see Minsero.

Posted by: syronj Nov 16 2005, 05:53 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 06:47 PM)

Shaka nodded, catching the look's import. "Two days to prepare for emancipation . . . . I don't envy the other nobles. It will be bad enough for us, and we haven't had slavery in Daruhn for years."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 05:58 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 06:52 PM)

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 16 2005, 06:53 PM)

Shaka nodded, catching the look's import. "Two days to prepare for emancipation . . . . I don't envy the other nobles. It will be bad enough for us, and we haven't had slavery in Daruhn for years."

Now who could that be? Loranna wonders, noting the Altmer lad.

"The Dawn taught me that any upheaval can be weathered," Loranna says. "We'll collectively get through this, I'm sure. I just hope the transition doesn't get too messy."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 06:03 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 06:58 PM)

Minsero, Barenziah, Dinara, and the Altmer mage came over to Loranna's group, giving their greetings. Barenziah and Dinara both looked beautiful, in informal gowns of blue and green respectively. It appeared obvious seeing them side by side how much Dinara emulated Barenziah in her style.

The Altmer bowed to Loranna and the others. "Magister Zadion, at your service."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 06:08 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 07:03 PM)

Loranna has a sudden thought - which she banishes as soon as it occurs - about whether Helseth is aware of how much his wife now emulates his mother, and what he might think of that.

Bowing back, Loranna says "Dres Loranna Pyrel of Ald Raathim; a pleasure to meet you Master Zadion."

Posted by: syronj Nov 16 2005, 06:15 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 07:08 PM)

Bowing back, Loranna says "Dres Loranna Pyrel of Ald Raathim; a pleasure to meet you Master Zadion."

Shaka and the rest of Loranna's entourage had stood out of respect when the group approached. It was almost painful to the battlemage to see Barenziah's and Dinara's combined beauty and charisma in the same room. Not every day you were in front of a living legend, and her daughter-in-law.

Shaka suddenly realized that Dinara would presumably long outlive him, if she followed Barenziah's example in dunmer longevity as well. Strange to think he might be one day a distant memory, like someone glimpsed in childhood.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 06:20 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 07:08 PM)

"I hope so, my lady," Zadion replied, smiling. "I've just asked to be made a master at the Mages Guild in Ald Raathim, and being told you were here, I asked to be introduced to you."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 06:31 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 07:20 PM)

"I hope so, my lady," Zadion replied, smiling. "I've just asked to be made a master at the Mages Guild in Ald Raathim, and being told you were here, I asked to be introduced to you."

"Oh?" Loranna's eyebrows raise. "It's a small world, it seems; congratulations and I hope you find the old farmhouse to your liking."

The Mage Guild had actually been re-located to a new building several months ago, as part of Dragon's plans for building up Ald Raathim, but Loranna and many other patrons of the Ald Raathim Guild still refered to it by their old, affectionate nickname. It was at least a bit more affectionate than Egalius's 'old shack' quip, which still made the Altmer guild guide's eyebrows rise in mute distain.

"What schools of magic do you specialize in?" Loranna asks Zadion, her eyes flickering to the Queens and Minsero as she talks.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 06:41 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 07:31 PM)

"Destruction and Restoration, with Alteration a close second," Zadion replied. "Do you have an interest in magery as well? How delightful. Most nobles don't have the patience for that."

Minsero rolled his eyes.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 06:41 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 05:16 PM)

"I don't wish you ill. Like I said before, we're even now," Kethiah replied quietly, and walked back to the docklands and the tavern.

Ingmar shook his head again, and wandered off, in the direction of the forest.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 06:49 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 07:41 PM)

A dozen responses come to Loranna, as she gives a knowing smile. She opts however to keep the humorous replies to herself. "As it happens, I'm trained as a healer and an alchemist; Restoration and Mysticism are my two strongest schools, with Alteration being close behind ... and I have a fondness for frost magics as well. I think we will have a lot to talk about in the future."

" ... But we should probably save the shop talk for later," she adds with a twinkle in her eye. "Have you worked in Morrowind before, serjo, or is this your first time to our fair providence?"

Posted by: Shardie Nov 16 2005, 06:51 PM

Maranda Biennie stepped out of the Mages guild, fresh from her cherry picking expedition in Cyrodiil. It was a fabulous break from slaying infidels, but to complete her break fully, she would visit the bazzar's of Mournhold before returning to Ald Raatham. Looking at her map, she made her way to the Grand Bazzar, finding a tavern, and ordering a water. She sat back and took in the humid air

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 06:56 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 07:49 PM)

"Have I worked here? No," Magister Zadion replied. "I was born here, but I've worked in the Imperial Province and Summurset Isle ..."

"The Mages Guild has already approved of his transfer," said Minsero.

"But it's traditional for the new Magister to introduce himself to the resident noble," Barenziah looked at him with a half smile. "I don't think Loranna is objecting to the position at all. Merely making conversation."

"I think we will get along just fine," grinned Zadion.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 07:02 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 07:56 PM)

"Oh, you were born here," Loranna says, looking slightly embarrassed at her previous question - though the knowledge gave Zadion's look to Minsero new meaning.

"No, no objections to the new Magister's appointment," she confirms, smiling. "Forgive me; my manners sometimes fail to keep up with my tongue."

As does my common sense, Loranna silently adds the moment the words are out of her mouth; she briefly prays that no one will catch the potential double entendre she just inadvertantly made ...

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 07:11 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 08:02 PM)

"Not at all," Zadion replied, with a grin.

"We thought it would be a good match as well," Barenziah nodded. "He's a practical wizard, and a good fellow to have in a war. Not that Ald Raathim is in the center of it, but it's good to be cautious."

"What did you think of the news Helseth gave?" Dinara smiled at Loranna. "I wish I could have told you, or at least seen your face when you heard. Isn't it wonderful?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 07:24 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 08:11 PM)

"Ah, I see," Loranna says, nodding to Barenziah. "I agree, it's good to be cautious; we are rather close to Blacklight after all."

"I can honestly say," she says to Dinara, "that I never thought I'd actually see slavery end in Morrowind in my lifetime. I had hoped to simply serve as an example for the next generation. This is going to be a very, very busy time for us all now."

Posted by: syronj Nov 16 2005, 07:27 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 08:24 PM)

Magister Zadion seemed likeable enough, but it occurred to Shaka that Helseth would now have another set of eyes and ears within Ald Raathim.

Not as if he doesn't already have a fair number of spies there, probably, he thought to himself with a shrug.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 07:37 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 08:24 PM)

Dinara laughed. "Damn it, you're being practical now instead of celebratory. Yes, I suppose it is a lot of work."

"I'll see you in Ald Raathim in a few days," Zadion smiled.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 07:42 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 08:37 PM)

Dinara laughed. "Damn it, you're being practical now instead of celebratory. Yes, I suppose it is a lot of work."

"I'll see you in Ald Raathim in a few days," Zadion smiled.

"I look forward to it," Loranna says to Zadion, before answering Dinara with a grin.

"Did I say I wasn't looking forward to the work, Your Majesty?" she asks, her eyes twinkling. "This is a cause for celebration, yes; you should have told me to ask Thianas to prepare us a cake for the occasion."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 07:48 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 08:42 PM)

"Oh, I know, I wish I could have told you for that reason alone," Dinara snickered. "Damn these surprise plots!"

"I'm glad to hear Thianas is still cooking well," Minsero said. He wasn't smiling with the rest of the group, but that wasn't really his way.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 07:53 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 08:48 PM)

"This surprise plot, I can live with," Loranna says to Dinara with a wink.

"He is; he and Razbiah have been happily married for months now, and if anything both their culinary skills have improved with the pairing," Loranna tells Minsero.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 16 2005, 07:54 PM

Slashes-With-Claws was becoming slightly boored with the routime of his duties, everything was going smoothly in Ald raathim, he had not had a battle in some time.

Remembering the arena Slashes went there, and after a bit of talking with the arena master got himself a fight scheduled. It would be unarmored, Slashes would have claws only, his enemy daggers.

The time of the fight came, he left his armor in his quarters and made his way to the arena. His opponent was a Nord, he wore no armor as the rules for this fight called for, and held a dagger in each hand. Slashes stood in a half crouch, arms srpead, claws ready, tail out for balance.

The battle started, the Nord attacked immediately. Slashes ducked and brought his right hand across the nords leg, drawing first blood. Slashes dodged to the side, just avoiding a down swing by the Nord. Slashes waited for the Nord to attack again, the Nord lunged, slashes dodged to the side, raking his claws across the nords side. The Nord was furious now, he lunged again, burt as Slashes dodged the Nord dodged too. the nord scored across Slashes' chest. Slashes kicked the Nord as he backed off, tearing several rents in his chest, the Nord fell, beaten. Healers quickly got to work on both contestants.

The Nord congradulated Slashes on his skill. Slashes felt great, he went to the tavern for a drink.

Posted by: Shardie Nov 16 2005, 08:03 PM

Kragenmoor, Morrowind

From the tower above, one could see the entire city. The walls were still damaged from the siege, but his troops were overlooking reconstruction of the walls by slaves retrieved from the Dres Slavehouse. Even once they had finished this wall, they could sell the slaves, Councilor Indoril Faryon, smiled at this. He was taller than most of his fellow dunmer, due to his privelaged upbringing, yet showed his age with a narrow grey beard on his ashen face. He was covered in scarlet robes, yet under them could be seen the outline of armour, which he wore under this robe. At his side was a large Daikatana. A houseman walked up to him, 'Blessed be the three, we have recieved word that somthing big is going to happen soon in Hesleth's court'
'It does not matter to us, Falos, we are fighting the tyranny of that outlander fiend that dares calls himself "King", we are not under his rule, I pitty those who are' he serveyed the city once more before sweeping back into the castle, Falos followed him, 'what else do your spys have to report?' Faryon stated
'The pirate Falco has been executed at Mournhold' Falos replied
'A shame, go and get a situation report on the walls, and tell Nibarr to see me when she gets in, I wish to know what the state of the captured plantations'
Falos paused as he reached the door, 'Nibarr sent word that she has been delayed for some time at the Maloren Plantation, a problem of some sort,'
A look of worry came across Faryon's face, 'Send out a small group of soldiers to the plantation, I do not want my daugter harmed'
'No need to worry, my lord, it seems it is only an innacuracy in the books that Maloren had kept. They are going over them as we speak,'
Faryon's eyes narrowed anyway, 'send some troops just in case, I have a bad feeling about this' he clapped his hand, as a slave walked in with a bottle of Imperial Flin and a glass, as Falos bowed and left the room. He checked the seal of the bottle to find it intact, then dismissed the slave, sitting back to read one of the many theology books that he had brought with him as the fire before him roared

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 08:08 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 08:53 PM)

"Very good, I hope their creations give you delight for years to come," Minsero nodded. "Excuse me."

Minsero disappeared into the crowd, which was, indeed, beginning to disperse. The business here was done, and there was plenty to do for each back home.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 08:11 PM

Isidor walked over to Loranna and the group, and said, to no-one in particular, "What's next on the agenda?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 08:17 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 09:08 PM)

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 09:11 PM)

Isidor walked over to Loranna and the group, and said, to no-one in particular, "What's next on the agenda?"

Loranna watches Minsero head off, and wishes him well.

"It seems things are winding down now," she remarks to Isidor. "We will be heading back home soon, I imagine." Looking to Barenziah and Dinara, Loranna asks "Is there anything else we should discuss now, Your Majesties?"

Posted by: syronj Nov 16 2005, 08:17 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 09:11 PM)

Isidor walked over to Loranna and the group, and said, to no-one in particular, "What's next on the agenda?"

"Ordinarily, I'd recommend we visit the museums and restaurants, but there's no time for that now, given our deadline."

Shaka kept his voice low, though, as Barenziah's group was still nearby.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 08:21 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 09:17 PM)

"I can't think of a thing, but we'll be in touch," Barenziah said.

"We'll have to celebrate sometime after the announcement is made," Dinara grinned.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 08:22 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 08:17 PM)

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 16 2005, 08:17 PM)

"Ordinarily, I'd recommend we visit the museums and restaurants, but there's no time for that now, given our deadline."

Shaka kept his voice low, though, as Barenziah's group was still nearby.

Isidor nodded and said, "I miss Ald Raathim, already. Though," he remarked to Shaka in a lower voice, "I'd like to come back here sometime, preferably not during war time."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 08:24 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 09:22 PM)

Isidor nodded and said, "I miss Ald Raathim, already. Though," he remarked to Shaka in a lower voice, "I'd like to come back here sometime, preferably not during war time."

Barenziah ignored the whispering, but Dinara looked at Isidor and Shaka, still smiling but with an eyebrow raised.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 08:35 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 08:24 PM)

Barenziah ignored the whispering, but Dinara looked at Isidor and Shaka, still smiling but with an eyebrow raised.

"Sorry, your majesties," Isidor said, bowing, "We were just discussing how beautiful this city was, and how it would be to visit it, once this infernal war was over."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 08:43 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 16 2005, 09:35 PM)

"Sorry, your majesties," Isidor said, bowing, "We were just discussing how beautiful this city was, and how it would be to visit it, once this infernal war was over."

"You are, of course, welcome back at any time," Dinara smiled. "And my apologies as well. Staring is much ruder than whispering."

"We should see to our other guests," Barenziah said, taking her daughter-in-law's arm. "Few are as pleased with this turn than the good people of Ald Raathim."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 08:47 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 08:43 PM)

Isidor bowed again, and said, "An honor, as always."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 16 2005, 08:48 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 09:43 PM)

"We'll keep in touch, Your Majesties," Loranna says, adding to Dinara "And yes, we'll celebrate soon after the announcement."

Good luck dear, Loranna silently adds as Barenziah leads Dinara away, pushing aside worries about Dinara's emerging identiy as a Queen. Didn't Barenziah herself tell Loranna once to avoid becoming paranoid and hang on to her earnestness and innocence?

Turning to her companions, she says " ... Let's go home; we have a lot to do."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 09:35 PM

Tsei walked up to the castle, to see if Loranna was around. She was still upset, and, in a way, greiving, but she had told Loranna she would be trained, and she would.

When she arrived, she was told the Lady was not here at present, but would be returning shortly. With that, she walked out to the docks, to watch the sea.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 16 2005, 09:36 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 16 2005, 07:48 PM)

Turning to her companions, she says " ... Let's go home; we have a lot to do."

Anya had become livid with each passing remark by the various nobles, until she had been slightly distracted by Loranna and the Queen's talk.

She looked at her hands and realized she had balled them until her knuckles were white, "Um, yes. I think we should go."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 16 2005, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 16 2005, 09:36 PM)

Isidor nodded in agreement, and said, "We're not doing any good standing around."

Posted by: syronj Nov 16 2005, 09:44 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 16 2005, 10:36 PM)

Shaka looked at her with concern, hearing something in Anya's voice. "It's far from an ideal situation, Anya, but that's the way of the world. At least there won't be any more families broken up and sold down the river like yours."

"We're at the end of an Era, but we knew that already. We'll make it work."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 16 2005, 10:44 PM)

Dres Nimrirgael Zael, looking frustrated and worried, joined the group. "I can give you a ride back to Ald Raathim, but we'd have to leave now ... I have a lot to do in 48 hours, and, particularly if I'm bring you back, over 24 hours of that will taken with travel ... I'm happy to do it, of course, but you might find the Guild Guide at the Mages Guild a faster means of transportation."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 16 2005, 09:57 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 16 2005, 08:44 PM)

"Ideal? I don't care about ideal, or eras, or the way of their world!" Anya forced her voice from rising, "I'm tired of these "nobles" caring about themselves. They wouldn't have to worry about their preened and perfumed butts if they didn't base their economy of treating people less than even property. What the hell is so noble about them anyway?"

"I just want to go home and actually help the people that deserve it."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 16 2005, 10:01 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 16 2005, 10:57 PM)

Zael looked at Anya. "So, you don't want a ride back, I take it?"

Posted by: syronj Nov 16 2005, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 16 2005, 10:57 PM)

"Dres Zael, as far as I'm concerned the Mages Guild transport is fine, but I'll wait for Dres Loranna's word."

"Anya, the nobles are like all of us: born into a world they didn't make. A lot of them probably have unquiet consciences over the system they grew up in, with the noblewomen forced to maneuver and marry into other noble families, then live in a gilded cage; and the noblemen forced into roles as lord and master that maybe they're not always happy with either."

"A lot of people just want their time in the sun, like everyone else. Helseth is kicking over the gameboard, and it's our turn to play the new game that's taking shape."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 16 2005, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 16 2005, 09:01 PM)

Zael looked at Anya. "So, you don't want a ride back, I take it?"

Anya turned towards Zael, "I'll stay where ever Loranna goes. But if my words have offended you, I'm fully capable of finding my own way."

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 16 2005, 09:06 PM)

Anya shook her head hotly, "Well I'm sorry for them, but I doubt their lives are quite so restricted. You haven't seen what it's like when you don't have an power."

Posted by: syronj Nov 16 2005, 11:14 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 17 2005, 12:06 AM)

Anya turned towards Zael, "I'll stay where ever Loranna goes. But if my words have offended you, I'm fully capable of finding my own way."

Anya shook her head hotly, "Well I'm sorry for them, but I doubt their lives are quite so restricted. You haven't seen what it's like when you don't have an power."

"We'll find our way back to Ald Raathim through the Guild Guides, Dres Zael. Good luck to you," said Shaka.

Shaka looked down for a moment at Anya's words. "You're right, Anya, I don't know what it was like for you, powerless for years of your life until Vondicus freed you and made you a warrior. . . . All I can add is that I've never had power either; always had to sing for my supper, in a way."

"At any rate, the nobles are in the same boat with us, and we've got to learn how to live together." Shaka was starting to feel the inadequacy of his words, and fell silent before the Bosmer.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 16 2005, 11:22 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 16 2005, 11:06 PM)

Anya turned towards Zael, "I'll stay where ever Loranna goes. But if my words have offended you, I'm fully capable of finding my own way."
Anya shook her head hotly, "Well I'm sorry for them, but I doubt their lives are quite so restricted. You haven't seen what it's like when you don't have an power."

Diamond said gently, "Mine was a cage of gold, and yours of fire, but we were both captive."

She was immediately reminded of the bard Arynel when she said this, though she was perhaps not as eloquent..

Posted by: syronj Nov 16 2005, 11:35 PM

Fourteen Months Ago: the Blue Dawn

The former Dren plantation had struggled along under the control of ex-slaves and former hired hands. The late Duke had been a real piece of work, all agreed; slaver, drug smuggler, in bed with the Sixth House. When the Nerevarine, whoever she or he had been, came through and finally cleaned house, the plantation workers had barricaded themselves in their shacks.

When they emerged, they found the only survivors were a few thieves in nearby huts, for whatever reason. But the late Duke's brother seemed in no hurry to claim the property, and the ex-slaves and hands had a valuable resource to maintain: the bloodlines of the Dren netches.

A few years passed, and then the world went mad. The netchimen, as some now called themselves, heard that all Vvardenfell was forced to choose between being Azura's chattel or dead. The Ascadian Isles plantations were falling as well, and it was time to run.

An Argonian among the ex-slaves gave them the means. He spent his days fishing in Lake Amaya in a reed boat that he had built from childhood memories.

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The bull and betty netches flew south in a loose V-formation. The refugees crouched in wicker baskets slung by nets from bulls. The tools of their trade and the clothes on their backs were all they could carry with them, in the end. But they made it out of Vvardenfell just ahead of the ravening Azurite hordes.

Fourteen months later, Shaka was walking in the woods near his yurt when he saw with delight a netch in the distance; the first he had seen since himself journeying to Daruhn. He followed it back to its home, and learned for the first time the Dren refugees' story.

(End of interlude)

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 16 2005, 11:36 PM

Anya just looked at Diamond, then back at Shaka. Grunting, she wheeled off, still very much angry that they were comparing those lives to hers.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 16 2005, 11:43 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 16 2005, 11:36 PM)

Anya just looked at Diamond, then back at Shaka. Grunting, she wheeled off, still very much angry that they were comparing those lives to hers.

Diamond didn't react. As much as she rejected her roots, she was still a noblewoman by birth and upbringing. Anya had suffered, certainly, but she was now acting like a little girl, wallowing in blind self-pity, sticking her fingers in her ears and screaming "I can't hear you!" through her tears.

She looked sadly at Shaka, and then left herself.

Posted by: Teleran Nov 16 2005, 11:50 PM

Telera walked down to the beach and spotted Marein sitting, staring at the horizon. She walked out beside him and realized she hadn’t talked to him in an awfully long time, “Hey Marein, how does the path treat you?”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 16 2005, 11:53 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 16 2005, 11:50 PM)

"Like a scrib," said Marein, not looking up, "trod under the feet of passing nix-hounds."

Seeing who was there, he said, "Hey, Tel, old girl! It's been a while, hasn't it? I don't think we've spoken since you drank that potion six months ago. What have you been up to?"

Posted by: Teleran Nov 17 2005, 12:07 AM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 16 2005, 09:53 PM)

“Old girl?” Telera laughed. “I don’t think I qualify for that under any definition of the word. I’ve been doing well, or so I let myself believe anyway.

"Mostly sneaking off with Anya and spending days with her and Shaka in his garden. Of course, I’ve been training myself up on magic and practicing martial forms too. I’ll be prepared for any fighting that might come my way. Managed to gamble your money away yet?”

Posted by: Loranna Nov 17 2005, 12:09 AM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 17 2005, 12:43 AM)

The Mage Guild was in the same area as the palace's reception hall, which made availing oneself of their services very convenient; Loranna wasted little time in taking advantage of this, once everyone was rounded up.

Back at Ald Raathin, she called for Kallen and Kethiah, to inform them of the upcoming announcement, and the other developments that had taken place at the meeting.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 17 2005, 12:11 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 17 2005, 12:07 AM)

It's interesting to note that this is exactly what Shai has been doing many miles away.

"No, my money's still safe," said Marein. "In fact, I haven't had a good wager in some time. How about...two thousand septims on a fight?"

Posted by: Teleran Nov 17 2005, 12:17 AM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 16 2005, 10:11 PM)

“That depends on the fight,” Telera demurred. “I think I have a piece of armor from Molag Mar that’ll cover that wager though. Don’t let me name the terms of a wager though, or your money won’t be safe for long.”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 17 2005, 12:22 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 17 2005, 12:17 AM)

Marein chuckled; he had actually intended to wrestle with Telera in the ocean, but it occurred to him that Tel was now a girl. That kind of fight would have to wait, in order to stay away from awkward situations.

"Let's go down to the Arena," he said, "and see what the big news is there."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 17 2005, 12:28 AM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 16 2005, 10:22 PM)

“Lead the way,” Telera said to Marein, “Have a favorite fighting there?”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 17 2005, 12:29 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 17 2005, 12:28 AM)

“Lead the way,” Telera said to Marein, “Have a favorite fighting there?”

Marein shrugged. "I don't go there often. Word is some new kid is winning over the audiences, though."

They went to the Arena.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 17 2005, 12:31 AM

Time for a new topic.

LOCK ON!!!

Loranna

Posted by: CCNA Nov 17 2005, 12:42 AM

As you Wish