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The Elder Scrolls Forums _ Elder Scrolls Lore _ RP: Playing Houses, Part Twenty Seven

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 19 2005, 01:47 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://http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737&st=40&p=2871855&#entry2871855 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 so Far 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)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/Shardie/mapofmorrowind2.jpg is a map provided by Sharide showing the current division of territory between the forces loyal to the crown and the rebels in Morrowind.

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OOC Summary: Kratos has recently enlisted Anya's help with the Shrine recovery. Hopefully, she can shed some insight on stealth for them.

Posted by: vaanic~one Nov 19 2005, 01:53 PM

OOC Summary: Vaan is in happy old Mournhold, helping Necron in counter-intelligence plans.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 19 2005, 03:56 PM

ooc: Isidor is in the Nymph and Noggin, tending to the crowd.

Ingmar is in Morrowind, but not Ald Raathim.

Ty and Til are doing homework.

Tsei is getting drunk. Why not?

Posted by: Loranna Nov 19 2005, 04:06 PM

Summary for Loranna: Loranna has been very busy the past few days, making preperations for the incoming wave of recently-freed slaves. Ald Raathim has proven a popular choice among the recently-enfranchised to settle, given the city's history of acceptance of all races as being equal.

During the celebrations that accompanied Helseth's proclamation, however, Loranna got wind of Indoril Faryon's counter proclamations, urging people to ignore Helseth and promising to kill hostages every time someone on his side dies at the hands of former slaves. Loranna is currently gathering intelligence regarding Faryon and Kragenmoor, judging the feasability of rescuing the slaves the Indoril military governer is holding hostage.

Posted by: Aki Nov 19 2005, 05:08 PM

OOC Summary

Reichi Sari is...well...partying! Yeehaw!

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Reichi roamed through the crowds of partying former-slaves, Khajiit and Argonians mixed with the normal crowds of Ald Raathim, which meant there was a substantial prescense of Nords and Dunmer amonsgt the Khajiit. As he wandered through the crowd Reichi would occaisonally get yanked into a dance with a slave who was just a bit too friendly and a bit too drunk. After extricating himself, Reichi managed to find a odd scrap of paper, something about rewards being offered for the freed slaves. Reichi's cheerful mood was soured slightly by this, by then a pleasing, if more than slightly bloodthristy thought came to mind.

Reichi borrowed a quill and inkwell, and proceded to write a counter-offer of a different sort on the back of Indoril Faryon's little slave bounty offer. It read:

Note: All Slave-Hunters who attempt to return, or slay a freed slave within a distance of Ald Raathim or Myself will meet a terrible gruesome end that will likely leave your body rather mangled. Or perhaps, I'll be merciful and merely rip off your right arm. So before you try it, do ask yourself - is 25 to 100 gold worth dying or getting your arm ripped out of its socket for?

Love, Reichi.

With a feral grin to himself, Reichi let Faryon's message with his note written on it's back go, and went back to partying. He made sure to add his note to any of Faryon's fliers he could find. Maybe wannabe-slave hunters would think twice about trying anything. Or at least, this might rile Faryon some if reports about it got back. If reports did get back, Reichi would regret not being able to see Faryon's expression.

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 05:43 PM

OOC: Summary

Dar'Tessir is celebrating the release of the slaves with the crowds. He also is making money, picking up coins dropped by the drunk revelers. He still hasn't seen one of Faryon's notices.

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Dar'Tessir was very happy, not only had the slaves been freed but he had 20 septims, the most he had since arriving at Ald Raathim, and had decided to quit before someone saw him stooping to pick up their coins, he didn't want any trouble.

He was overjoyed that the slaves were free but occasionaly wondered why. He had lived in Senchal his whole life and had never known a slave or been in danger of becoming one. He knew people whose families had been captured by slavers and had heard rumors that young Khajiit were kidnapped and taken from Senchal to Morrowind but had never experienced it himself. He figured it must have been empathy for his own race. Also, he knew what it was to be poor and could imagine what it was like to be poor and forced to work and not allowed to leave.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 19 2005, 05:43 PM

Molag Mar Prison

Kratos' boots thudded on the wet stone floor as he walked down to the cell that housed the Redoran prisoner. His wounds had been healed and he had been treated with respect in order to get him to soften up to interrogation. If he didn't comply, torture could be implemented; although the Grandmaster frowned upon using these measures.

The prisoner let out a gasp of fear as he saw the dark figure standing in front of his cell. A clinking sound was heard as Kratos inserted the key into the lock and turned it. "Are you ready to talk, serjo?" He asked in a calm voice as he slowly opened the barred door.

The Redoran stood as he attempted to hit Kratos with a closed fist. "Dog, blasphemous dog!" He shouted as he lunged toward him.

Kratos caught his fist and simply pushed him back. "I think you are confused, friend. You are the one whom has been serving blasphemy, but you probably won't yield to that." He offered a hand to help his prisoner up.

"I will never talk. You sacrilegeous fool!" The prisoner said, pushing Kratos' hand away.

"I have nought but time on my hands, friend. One way or another. You are going to tell me everything you know about how you are protecting the Shrines and ways to infiltrate them." Kratos said as he turned and headed back to his office.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 19 2005, 05:46 PM

With all the drinks being ordered, Diamond was busy; she was able to grab a moment to read all of the notices - including Reichi's.

Shaking her head disapprovingly, Diamond slid another drink down to Tsei and poured a few flins for a party of traveling Altmer.

Posted by: Shardie Nov 19 2005, 05:56 PM

ooc summary

Maranda is in the temple
Faryon is plotting evil

Meanwhile in Ald Raatham

A guard knocked on Loranna's door, 'Exuse me, my lady, this message has arrived for you' he entered the room and placed the letter on her desk, saluting and returning to his guard duty

Posted by: Argonians rule Nov 19 2005, 06:13 PM

Eats-With-Claws, male argonian warrior, is moping in his dingy little rented house.

Ondave, male Dunmer swordsman, is currently training in the ascadian Isles.

Haasuul, male argonian Bounty Hunter, is currently just North of Indorill-controlled territory, stalking a recently freed argonian mother and her three small children as they make there way to less dangerous areas. (yes, he's a real great guy).

Posted by: vaanic~one Nov 19 2005, 06:16 PM

The three Dunmer Redoran prisoners were hauled into seperate cells, underneath the Temple offices.

Vaan and Necron worked their way up to Vaan's office. On the way, Necron was interrupted by one of subordinates, who handed him some parchment.

When they reached the office, Necron closed the door, and waved the piece of parchment at him, Vaan took, and read it.

After a few minutes, he finished, with a smile.

"So, Kratos has been very busy."

Necron nodded, and began to speak. "The child will have to be jailed, he's been trying to kill us ever since we captured him and his parents."

Vaan sat, silent. "We have to keep him safe though, his mother too, it's part of the plan, the deal."

"Indeed, Vaan. That spy is lucky we chose him. The alternative is a detached head for him and his wife, and a re-education for the son, if that's possible for one so old."

Vaan took the parchment, and with his left hand, scroshed it with a spell. "Don't want that getting into the wrong hands."

Necron raised his eyebrows, but said nothing for a while, then, he spoke once more:

"Let's go give our prisoner his deal."

The Duo left for the cells once more.

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 07:03 PM

Dar'Tessir decided to get off the streets and headed for the Nymph & Noggin. On the message board he saw Faryon's notice. He remembered why he hated slavery, it was an immoral institution in which filthy sadists elevated themselves over others, forced them to work, and brutilized them. However, he did smile at Reichi's note, though he thought a public burning or having the slaver drawn-and-quartered would suffice.

The partying had pretty much stopped and Dar'Tessir sat down to read. He had already gone over his copy of The Art of War Magic several times but it was the only book he had and he couldn't do much of anything until the headmistress contacted him about a job, as Nalion said she would.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 19 2005, 07:04 PM

Pie

Posted by: Axe the Brave Nov 19 2005, 07:15 PM

Summary

Trason is on guard duty, keeping the streets safe, but still enjoying the parties.

Posted by: ROLF_THE_UBER Nov 19 2005, 07:15 PM

Stormsurge and Shadow Fox partied in the streets of Ald Raathim(well not Stormsurge, he's just standing there.). Ki'airre after his short trip to mournhold left to skyrim to investigate some ruins.

Stormsurge let out sigh, "ugh, Shadow Fox what are you doing? We are soldiers of the empire, we do not dance and sing. We protect the interests of the empire." Shadow fox simply turned and handed Stormsurge a large flagon of mead. " Come on live alittle. Ya only got one life......" before Shadow fox could finish he had passed out in the tavern. " Oh, you have got to be kidding."

Posted by: Shardie Nov 19 2005, 07:30 PM

Faryon's office, Kragenmoor

'We cant go on like this...' Faryon remarked, as the forty-th pair of slaves were executer, 'We will run out of hostages. And it seems those heartless slaves dont care if thier bretheren die... plus I think some of the reports are false...'
'Recind the order?' Svadas asked
'No. It would mean I will be forced to back down... Is there not another way?' Faryon stated
'None that I can think of which will save face. You must ether continue killing the hostages, or stop. Those two are your only choices' Svadas stated plainly
'Then stop it, give the decleration that due to the ruthlessness of the rebellious slaves, and the fact they care little for thier captured comrades, we shall limit the killing of hostages significantly, because I care about the welfare of my hostages, does that make sence?'
'I'll issue the order immediatly'
'Oh, and Svadas, make sure it stays quiet, I dont want anyone else to get wind of it'
'Certianly'

Posted by: syronj Nov 19 2005, 07:38 PM

Shaka asked the Khajiit netch pilot to head for the harbor. When Shaka saw a clear patch at the edge of the docks and warehouses, he thanked the ex-slave, clapped him on the shoulder, and vaulted over the side of the wicker basket.

The battlemage was in a slow freefall, invoking a spell. For a few moments, the celebrating city lay spread out before him. Shaka touched down near the docklands and walked to the Nymph and Noggin. He looked up to see the Khajiit turn for home, the small settlement of former Dren plantation workers deep in the woods.

Shaka nodded approvingly when he read one of Reichi's altered notices, now pinned to the board with the rest of the news outside the Nymph and Noggin. He was tempted to look up the former assassin and see if he was up for a little freelance work on the military governor Faryon.

I've never played the assassin, thought Shaka, but I'd finish that boyo for free.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Nov 19 2005, 07:48 PM

Slyvos was looking down at the partying and such from atop the roof of one the buildings in the city. How they can party when their freedom costs them the lives of others, he didn't understand very well... oh well, best not to make any stupid moves, better to let things play out til he's needed, or he sees an opportunity to actually do something helpful.

And with that, he disappeared in a little flash of mysticism.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 19 2005, 07:59 PM

Ald Raathim,

Loranna reads the letter she just recieved ...

To Lady Loranna Pyrel,

I am hearby writing this letter to list the demands that I, as a general have upon you. I believe it is not in ether of our best intrests to fight, after all, outlanders should not interfere in the internal running of Morrowind.

I shall agree to keep my soldiers at bay, and not harm any of those associated with your city. In return, you are not to attack any territory currently controled by Indoril. Nor will you help with the slave rebellions. War is not what we want. War was caused by Hesleths ambitions.

Perhaps rational minds can come together to make peace in Morrowind. Although this may be a futile effort, I at least wish to ask your cooperation, cooperation, and you will keep your territories, and fight for the traditions of Morrowind, and against the Absolutist Monarchy of Hesleth

Signed
Councillor Indoril Faryon, House Indoril

The reports of the strength of Kragenmoor had been less than encouraging for her hopes to rescue the former slaves being held hostage; Loranna had been drawing up a denouncement to make of Faryon's actions, and his recent letter gives her inspiration to write.

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Later, a new proclamation is citculated, one copy being sent directly to the military governer of Kragenmoor:

QUOTE

Just what are the Indoril thinking? Have they become so desperate in this war that they're willing to resort to criminal acts and terror-mongering to achieve their aims?

In response to the recent proclamation from His Majesty, King Helseth, that slavery is hereby abolished in Morrowind, the military governer in Kragenmoor has stooped to holding non-combatants captive, murdering them in blatent attempts to inspire fear in the hearts of Morrowind's beastman citizens, and consorting with criminals and people of ill repute to spread even more terror. I direct your attention to the three most recent phamplets put forth by the shining star of Indoril's military machine:

To all good citizens off Morrowind! The outlander hethen of a king may have banned slavery, yet as his rule is unjust, and based on murder and blackmail, as his position is a symbol of Imperial control, we ask you to disreguard his latest proclomation on the abolishment of slavery, on the count, that he is not the rightful ruler. If slavery was to be abolished, the Tribunal, the true rulers of Morrowind would proclaim it, yet they are fearcely opposed.

Do not be a traitor to your nation! Ignore this hethen king's decleration!

Translation: As we are rebelling against the King, we ask you disregard the King's proclamation, and if you don't then you're the traitors, not us. Never mind that thousands of people have just been given their freedom after thousands of years of slavery; Helseth's a mere Imperial lackey so ignore all that.

The Indoril's military governer seems to be confused as to who is the rightful authority in Morrowind and who are the rebels. He also continues to insist that the persons claiming to be Almalexia, Sotha Sil, and Vivec are the true Tribunal when people saw Vivec depart the Mundus at the Hogithum Hall trial years ago, and have heard from Vivec's own lips of the death of his brother and sister Mystery and Mastery before that. Appealing to the authority of imposters is ... questionable, at best.

To all slaves who have eloped from thier owners!
This is a warning! For every good citizen of Morrowind slain by you rebellious slaves, the millitary governor of Kragenmoor shall execute two slave hostages, one Kajiit, one Argonian. Do not let your blood brethen suffer, return to your owners, and you will be greeted back with open arms!

Translation: Those of you who have just been given your freedom, if you dare fight for it when we try to take it away from you, we'll kill those of your people we still have captive.

This is an act of terror-mongering, pure and simple. Killing of civilians in response to acts of self-defense or to casualties of war. The military governer would have all Khajiit and Argonians give up the freedom they have been granted under the threat of mass murder if they don't. And what of Khajiit and Argonians in the army? Shall the military governer now start executing helpless non-combatants on the belief that any beastman soldier fighting against his side is an escaped slave?

An open writ of execution
To all bounty hunters and people of ill repute, the governor of Kragenmoor is offering a bounty on escaped slaves. If you bring an escaped slave to Kragenmoor alive, you will recieve 100 gold. if you bring thier right arm, you will recieve 25 gold. If you bring thier right arm with a slave bracer attatched, you will recieve 50 gold

Translation: All criminal-minded types, we're offering money to anyone who goes and kidnaps a citizen of Morrowind and brings us back a warm body, or even just a piece of one. More terror-mongering.

To reiterate, King Helseth has abolished slavery. Those 'escaped slaves' are Morrowind citizens, with the same rights as any other. Holding Khajiit and Argonians hostage, murdering them in response to acts of war and self-defense, calling for bounty hunters to hunt them down and bring them to a life of captivity and fear ... these are actions against the citizens of Morrowind. House Indoril has shown they are willing to attack the very people they are appealing to! This is beyond deplorable; it shows that the once noble House has indeed thrown away its former virtues, the virtues of the Tribunal it claims it is being loyal to, all over their hatred for the current King.

By all accounts, the military governer of Kragenmoor is a just and honorable mer. If he indeed is just and honorable, then I charge him to stop hiding behind these shameful tactics of terror, which any true and honorable soldier would deplore, and to release the civilians he is holding against their wills. Let war be waged by the soldiers, not on the civilians.

Dres Loranna Pyrel, Lady of Ald Raathim

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On the back of the copy sent to Faryon, is written a single phrase in Loranna's handwriting: "No thank you."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 08:16 PM

Reeds awoke. Looking outside, he knew it must be late morning, but the only difference between this scene and the one he saw when he went to bed was the prescence of the sun. In fact, now that everyone could see each other properly, the party was going stronger than ever.

He washed up hurriedly, then went down to the packed bar of the Nymph & Noggin, ordered a Comberry juice, then sat down to await Serath.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 19 2005, 08:36 PM

Ald Raathim

Commnder Slashes-With-Claws was busy getting the numerous new Argonian and Khajiit recruits equiped and setup with quarters. He was still in one of the best moods of his life. Still amazed that his people were finally free. He was also glad to have more people of the root and Khajiit in the army, both species made great ambushers and were firece close quarters fighters. For now thaough, most of them were too drunk or excited to begin training, it could wait a day or two, Slashes made his way to the Nymph & Noggin to continue in the celebration.

Somewhere north of Kragenmoor, not far from Dres territory

Jei-Set had been running most of the night. He was tired and drained of magicka, he had to rest. Using his claws he climbed a tree and nestled himself amongst the leaves, his scales helping him to blend in. He decided he would set out again at night fall. Jei-Set was soon asleep.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 19 2005, 09:38 PM

Tsei, after having drank only a bottle and a half of flin, made her way up to the castle, wondering if Loranna was ready for the training she had asked Tsei to undertake.

She knocked on the door to Loranna's study.

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 09:40 PM

Dar'Tessir was bored. He had read the part about the "enemies blow will be like a thunderclap in a cloudless sky" 5 times and wanted something to do. He noticed an Argonian who did not seem to be drunk out of his skull so he walked up to him.

"Hello, may Dar'Tessir inquire to your name?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 19 2005, 09:42 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 19 2005, 10:38 PM)

"Come in," Loranna says as the door opens, admitting Tsei; Loranna smiles at the Argonain woman. "Hello dear."

Loranna hadn't seen Tsei since Falco's execution, and she wasn't good at reading Argonian expressions, but she wonders how Falco's demise weighed on Tsei's heart. There didn't seem any polite way to broach the subject.

"Been a busy past few days," she says, smiling a little. "How are you doing, dear?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 19 2005, 09:43 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 10:40 PM)

Slashes, dressed in his uniform, turned to face the Khajiit. "Greetings my friend, I am Slashes-With-Claws, commander in the army of Ald Raathim. What might your name be?" He took a sip of the flin he held.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 09:44 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 08:40 PM)

Reeds put down his comberry juice and looked at this new arrival. "You most certainly can. In fact, I beleive you already have. The name's Reeds Saloat, at your service."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 19 2005, 09:45 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 19 2005, 09:42 PM)

Tsei smiled, as much as she could, and said, "Not too well, I'm afraid. Ever since the ... what happened in Mournhold, I've been really ... depressed. Another Argonian was flirting with me, and I just ignored him." She shrugged.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 19 2005, 09:49 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 19 2005, 10:44 PM)

Reeds put down his comberry juice and looked at this new arrival. "You most certainly can. In fact, I beleive you already have. The name's Reeds Saloat, at your service."

Slashes looked at Reeds, he had not noticed him before, must have just arrived. He was rather puzzled for a second not sure who the Khajiit was refering to. He laughed and said to Rheeds, "Hello again Rheeds, have you decided about being quartermaster? I could really use you."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 19 2005, 09:50 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 19 2005, 10:45 PM)

Loranna lets out a slow breath, her expression frowning and concerned. "Would you like to talk about it?" she asks Tsei. "It helped me work through it ..."

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 09:50 PM

Dar'Tessir was slightly confused, he had not seen the other Argonian and was adressing the general.

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 19 2005, 09:43 PM)

"You may have guessed Dar'Tessir's name. It is unfortunate but his first language was Ta'agra, so this is how Dar'Tessir speaks. Commander of the army? Dar'Tessir trusts recruitment is high among the new slaves, wanting to kill their old masters. Who could blame them?"

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 19 2005, 09:44 PM)

Reeds put down his comberry juice and looked at this new arrival. "You most certainly can. In fact, I beleive you already have. The name's Reeds Saloat, at your service."

Turning to Reeds, "... Uh, pleased to meet you Reeds Sloat."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 19 2005, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 19 2005, 09:50 PM)

Loranna lets out a slow breath, her expression frowning and concerned. "Would you like to talk about it?" she asks Tsei. "It helped me work through it ..."

Tsei looked down, and said, "Yes. Falco really was a good person; he just ... just ... messed up. And what that bastard, Helseth, did, that was so unfair, and so unhumane. It just breaks my heart. What Falco did, it was wrong, it was against the law, but he didn't deserve that."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 09:56 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 08:50 PM)

Turning to Reeds, "... Uh, pleased to meet you Reeds Sloat."

Reeds was feeling a bit foolish, noticing that the Khajiit wasn't talking to him at all.

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 19 2005, 08:49 PM)

Reeds heard a familiar voice at the table next to him. Turning, he saw Slashes-With-Claws sitting at the table next to him, laughing at the awkward situation. Answering his question with a bit of a laugh, Reeds replied, "I'm thinking about it, though I doubt you want someone who can't see a friend sitting a table away keeping track of all your equipment."

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 19 2005, 10:05 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 10:50 PM)

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 19 2005, 10:56 PM)

"I'm thinking about it, though I doubt you want someone who can't see a friend sitting a table away keeping track of all your equipment."

Slashes spoke to Reeds, "Ahh, perhaps you have just had too much to drink. If you are interested let me know, recruitment is do high I can hardly keep up with it." He turned to Dar'Tessir, "Yes indead my friend, many of the former slaves are egger to join, that is one reason I wanted to hire Reeds." Slashes pointed to the other Argonian. "I need anotehr quartermaster to help out." Slashes looked atht he clothes the Khajiit wore. "You were not a slave I presume?"

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 10:07 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 19 2005, 10:05 PM)

Slashes looked atht he clothes the Khajiit wore. "You were not a slave I presume?"

"No, Dar'Tessir is just poor. A master Nalion said the headmistress of the school was going to fing him and offer him a job. However, Dar'Tessir has not seen either Nalion or the headmistress."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 19 2005, 10:07 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 19 2005, 10:54 PM)

Loranna finds herself feeling conflicted; she called Falco a companion, yet it was hard for her to define Falco as a good person, after everything he did, even with Dragon's assertions that Falco was simply using the terror his acts perpetruated to achieve his aims.

Just like Indoril Faryon was doing right now with his hostages, and what Helseth himself did with Falco's execution.

"No one deserves to be butchered," Loranna says, her voice quiet. "The people Falco killed didn't deserve it either."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 19 2005, 09:05 PM)

Slashes spoke to Reeds, "Ahh, perhaps you have just had too much to drink. If you are interested let me know, recruitment is do high I can hardly keep up with it."

"Well then perhaps what you need right now is a Recruiter?" Said Reeds, "Something temporary until Serath decides to show up, perhaps?"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 19 2005, 10:14 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 19 2005, 10:07 PM)

Tsei nodded, "I know ... I just can't help feeling bad." She wiped a tear out of her eye. "We were supposrd to be training, though, huh? I had a few drinks, but I should be able to cast some spells."

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 19 2005, 10:15 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 11:07 PM)

"No, Dar'Tessir is just poor. A master Nalion said the headmistress of the school was going to fing him and offer him a job. However, Dar'Tessir has not seen either Nalion or the headmistress."

"You are not the only onw who is looking to work at the school, a friend of Reeds, Serath I think is his name, is also looking to work there. I have not seen Nalion myself."

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 19 2005, 11:09 PM)

"Well then perhaps what you need right now is a Recruiter?" Said Reeds, "Something temporary until Serath decides to show up, perhaps?"

"Well, that would be good, there is much paper to write for the new recruits."

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 10:19 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 19 2005, 10:15 PM)

"You are not the only onw who is looking to work at the school, a friend of Reeds, Serath I think is his name, is also looking to work there. I have not seen Nalion myself."

"Interesting, does Slashes-With-Claws, no what job that would be? Nalion mentioned to Dar'Tessir something about the library, though Dar'Tessir is not sure if he will be looking after books or kittens."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 10:19 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 19 2005, 09:15 PM)

"Well, that would be good, there is much paper to write for the new recruits."

"I'm good with paper," Says Reeds, "Expect me at the barracks later this afternoon."

QUOTE

"No, Dar'Tessir is just poor. A master Nalion said the headmistress of the school was going to fing him and offer him a job. However, Dar'Tessir has not seen either Nalion or the headmistress."

"I think there's quite a shortage of workers there, Serath told me the same thing about a job."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 19 2005, 10:21 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 19 2005, 11:14 PM)

Tsei nodded, "I know ... I just can't help feeling bad." She wiped a tear out of her eye. "We were supposrd to be training, though, huh? I had a few drinks, but I should be able to cast some spells."

"I felt bad too," Loranna says, her own tearstreaks giving her face an air of sypathetic sorrow. She reaches out her hand to Tsei's taloned fingers. "We lose those we love, and it hurts ..."

She moves forward to offer Tsei an embrace, the words But the sun continues to rise and life goes on on her lips, but not coming forth. She knew how much losing someone hurt, and the words life goes on didn't offer as much consolement as an embrace. But she thinks the words as she hugs Tsei, hoping to offer the Argonian some of her own strength to know that life went on.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 19 2005, 10:23 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 11:19 PM)

"I would assume it would be books, but I do not go there much. Perhaps Reeds would know more."

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 19 2005, 11:19 PM)

"I'm good with paper," Says Reeds, "Expect me at the barracks later this afternoon."

"That is good, I look forward to seeing you there marshbrother."

Slashes finished his Flin and stood. "If you will both excuse me, I must attend to some of that work now."

OOC: Out. probably till Monday.

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 10:27 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 19 2005, 10:23 PM)

"I would assume it would be books, but I do not go there much. Perhaps Reeds would know more."

"Reeds, do you know what your friend's job is to be. See, Nalion's words to Dar'Tessir were that the school needed someone to whatch the children while they read. Dar'Tessir would like to know if this... Serath? Was it? Is to be librarian so he can get a clearer knowledge of what he is to do"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 19 2005, 10:30 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 19 2005, 10:21 PM)

Tsei hugs Loranna, and smiles. It made her feel better, just to not feel alone. They would begin the training shortly after, and would work for a while.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 10:31 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 09:27 PM)

"Sorry," Said Reeds, "I know less than you do. I do know that Serath is a librarian there, he got the job a few weeks ago. My guess would be that you would be taking care of the hatchlings."

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 10:35 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 19 2005, 10:31 PM)

"Sorry," Said Reeds, "I know less than you do. I do know that Serath is a librarian there, he got the job a few weeks ago. My guess would be that you would be taking care of the hatchlings."

Dar'Tessir hisses a little in disapointment "[Pfft]!! Ah, too bad Dar'Tessir is not skilled with ja'Khajiit. However, he needs money, and he will still be near many books. Perhaps thay are well behaved and he can read?"

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 10:38 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 09:35 PM)

Reeds snorts in laughter, "On can only hope," he says, "But I doubt it."

"By the way, where are you staying? It will probably be hard to find a room now with all the slaves."

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 10:41 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 19 2005, 10:38 PM)

Reeds snorts in laughter, "On can only hope," he says, "But I doubt it."

"By the way, where are you staying? It will probably be hard to find a room now with all the slaves."

"Even without the former slaves, Dar'Tessir has only 20 septims, and doubts this is enough to stay in a room for even one night. And if it were he still must eat. So nowhere."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 10:44 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 09:41 PM)

"Even without the former slaves, Dar'Tessir has only 20 septims, and doubts this is enough to stay in a room for even one night. And if it were he still must eat. So nowhere."

"Come now," Said Reeds, "We can't have that. There's seom extra space in the room I've rented here if you want it. Free of charge, if you don't mind slepping with a few crates of books."

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 10:51 PM

At this Dar'Tessir's tufted ears perked up.
"Books? Crates of books? Dar'Tessir would love to-... Why is this new aquaintance being so nice to Dar'Tessir? He has nothing worth stealing if that is your plan, only his clothes, these trinkets," he motions to the few rings and silver chains dangling off his poncho, "and this book," He holds up the torn, dog-eared and noted in copy of The Art of War Majick.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 10:57 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 09:51 PM)

"suspicious little bugger aren't you?" Reeds says, slightly offended. "Isn't it enough that a friend offers you a place to sleep? Besides," he adds with an air of bitterness, "I've been through enough to know how well I've got it, there's no reason for me to steal from you."

Reeds adds, "To prove I mean you no harm, I'll let you go up to my room, alone, and choose any book from my supply," He hands Dar'Tessir his room key, "And that one you can keep. I have now trusted you with everything in my room, perhaps now you'll be able to trust me."

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 11:03 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 19 2005, 10:57 PM)

Dar'Tessir was quite taken aback.
"Dar'Tessir is sorry, he is used to the company of people less... trustworthy, and one can never be to careful."

"Thank you for the book... and the room," he added rather embarrassed.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 10:03 PM)

"Your quite welcome. Nine knows I have enough books anyway." Reeds takes a sip of his juice, "Show me what you choose."

Posted by: Axe the Brave Nov 19 2005, 11:12 PM

Pie

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 11:13 PM

Dar'Tessir went into the room. He had never seen so many books outside of a library or bookstore. He searched. It was almost impossible for him to choose. He finally selected The Fall of the Usurper by Palaux Illthre and went downstairs.

"Dar'Tessir has never read this one. He has also never seen such an impressive private collection. Dar'Tessir does not usually accept charity but as this is a gesture of trust and a book he will accept it, many thanks."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 11:17 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 10:13 PM)

"Dar'Tessir has never read this one. He has also never seen such an impressive private collection. Dar'Tessir does not usually accept charity but as this is a gesture of trust and a book he will accept it, many thanks."

"Your welcome," Said Reeds, "The Fall of the Usurper? A very good peice of work and an excellent choice. As for the collection..." Reeds trailed off, "It's only been a private collection for a week or so. It was an... inheritance, and quite frankly, I have no idea what to do with them all."

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 11:25 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 19 2005, 11:17 PM)

"First Reeds should read them. Then it is his choice, donate them sell them, just don't burn them."

Dar'Tessir wondered how the Argonian had gotten the books but didn't think too much of it, he hadn't exactly lived a saintly life himself. It appeared no one else in this town had either.

"Dar'Tessir has not slept well in many nights, would Reeds mind if he went to the room?"

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 19 2005, 11:28 PM

QUOTE(apocolipseLater @ Nov 19 2005, 10:25 PM)

"BURN them?" Said Reeds, "That is one thing I shall never do."

"Go ahead," he replied, "I won't be using it until tonight, so feel free to use the bed, read the books, just don't go into the chest at the foot of the bed, and put everything back."

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 19 2005, 11:34 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 19 2005, 11:28 PM)

"Thank you, Dar'Tessir will just sleep."

As he ascended the stairs Dar'Tessir wondered what was in the chest, but didn't want to risk checking. It may have just been personal goods and besides, he didn't want to risk the freindship of someone who would share his room... or one who had so many books.

OOC: Out for night mabeye till monday.

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 01:59 AM

The morning after Emancipation. Shaka was somewhere between the Arena and the House of Dibella when he spotted Telera. He quickened his stride to meet her.

"Morning, my lady. Looking for someone? Shai, Anya?" Shaka passed his hand over Tel's eyes, and uttered a few words.

"The spell camouflaging the water and gardens won't affect you again."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 02:10 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 19 2005, 11:59 PM)

“Shai,” Telera answered.

“Wait, a spell to let me see the garden under the illusion? Yay!” She said happily throwing her arms around Shaka. “Er, I mean, thank you. Suppose I’m still a bit too cheery from last night.”

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 02:16 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 03:10 AM)

"No, thank you," he said, smiling (as much as an Argonian could be said to smile). "That was a day and a night to remember, all right. I spent part of it just watching the town from a netch's viewpoint. Long story."

The battlemage grew more serious at Shai's name. "I hope you can find her and talk, Telera. She was impressive at the Arena the other day, for what it's worth. I can usually tell the amateur warriors like myself from the naturals, and she's the latter all right."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 02:40 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 20 2005, 12:16 AM)

“She is impressive,” Telera agreed. She added smiling, “Do you think she still loves me? She wasn’t mad at me during the fight, even though I cost her a match. And seeing her again, it was just…”

Deciding that Shaka probably didn't want to hear her mooning over another girl, especially one who wasn’t Anya, she said, “Umm, a netch’s view of last night, you said. How was that?”

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 02:53 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 03:40 AM)

“She is impressive,” Telera agreed. She added smiling, “Do you think she still loves me? She wasn’t mad at me during the fight, even though I cost her a match. And seeing her again, it was just…

Deciding that Shaka probably didn't want to hear her mooning over another girl, especially one who wasn’t Anya, she said, “Umm, a netch’s view of last night, you said. How was that?”

Shaka took her hand for a moment. "Ald Raathim is beautiful from the air; it was like flying on a parrapton, without the speed. Time enough just to enjoy the view."

"There are a few families squatting in the woods outside of town; refugees, but not from emancipation or even Red Mountain's destruction. They're ex-slaves and former hired hands who escaped the Ascadian Isles during the Blue Dawn. They came up with a way to suspend a basket from a bull netch, large enough to carry one or several people."

"But about Shai . . . . I don't know if she loves you as she did when you were still male, to be honest. Shai seemed to be having a lot of trouble with it when she saw you in the Drunken Guar that time. But she cared enough to single you out from the Arena crowd."

Shaka saw the gleam in Telera's eyes. Was she with Anya or some other woman last night, he wondered.

"Tel, I'm going to recall to the yurt soon; I don't know when I last slept. But I hope you find Shai today. I'm looking for Anya as well. . . ."

"I had a funny thought last night, looking at the celebration from above. You, Anya, Shai . . . You're mer, or half-mer in your case. You'll all outlive me by generations."

"I hope . . . whoever you end up with, a long time in the Fourth Era, you'll remember me and this place. It's a nice picture, you and Anya still together, maybe." He raised his hands. "I know, it's the fatigue talking. I'm going to finally give in and hit the bedroll."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 03:15 AM

Telera nodded to what Shaka said about the situation with Shai. She wouldn’t really know until after she sorted things out with Shai which brought the worry that the answer wouldn’t be favorable back to the fore.

Telera was silent for a while after his talking about life expectancy. With forced levity she said, “You’re assuming we all reach the end of our lives in old age, there’s a war on you know.”

She added, “See if they can give you a few extra years in your new body, since they’re changing your species anyway, maybe they can turn the clock back a bit while they’re doing it. No sense making widows before you have to. And if they can’t then you can stay an Argonian, and be with us into old age.”

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 03:26 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 04:15 AM)

Shaka nodded, fighting to control his emotions; warmblood at heart. "I can't count on becoming younger, but who knows. I'm yours and Anya's, no matter what. . . ."

He turned and Recalled to the yurt. The last thought before he hit the bed and was instantly asleep: Telera used the word "widows". Flattering, that she would think in those terms. Shaka smiled mentally and was asleep.

Posted by: Shardie Nov 20 2005, 08:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 20 2005, 11:59 AM)

On the back of the copy sent to Faryon, is written a single phrase in Loranna's handwriting: "No thank you."

'You exelency, the Mail Parrapon has come in' a servent noted as Faryon sat in his plush office
'Exelent, bring it in...'
And the servent brought in a number of letters, many of them were field correspondence, plus an ungodly amount of bills... they seemed to be a reccuring nightmare for him, plus a large package. Faryon opened it, and to his surprise, it was a package from Loranna Pyrel. He smiled as he read the contence, and smiled once more as he read the single sentance on the back of the pamphlet, 'Servent, take a letter'

'Dear Loranna Pyrel,
I had a fun time reading your senceless piece of Propaganda. In reality it was quite good, well constructed, however such attempts at manipulation will not sway me, or any of my associates from abandoning our cause. The Abolition of Slavery by your beloved, yet unlawful king has furthermore set the noble houses firmly against him and his outlander ways. Unfortunatly, a negotiated peace can not be achieved whilst he still sits apon the throne. As much as I hate it it seems you and I shall never see eye to eye on these matters. I have tried negotiation with you but it seems I must set loose the dogs of war apon your fair city. As a famous man once said,
'I am determined to prove a villain
And hate the idle pleasures of these days.'

On a related matter, you will be pleased to know that the order for execution of hostages for every good citizen of Morrowind slain has been revoked, solely on the reason the Lizards and filthy cats care not about thier own kind's welfare, but rather thier own petty freedoms. I can not see why you could associate with such un noble beasts. We have ceased executions, for at the current rate, we would have no hostages left, and that would prove an economic disaster. We shall continue to keep them, and execute them for every large scale slave revolt in the area under my guard.

Yours sincerely
Councillor Indoril Faryon, bla de blah de blah, put in all my titles there, would you?' Faryon finished, 'Send it away with the next mail Parrapton to Chedinhal, then Ald Raatham, would you please? It should be leaving shortly'
'Very well, your exelency' the servent bowed and left the room

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 02:09 PM

Shai could be found in the Nymph, sipping a water.

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 04:05 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 12:09 PM)

Shai could be found in the Nymph, sipping a water.

Telera found Shai at the Nymph and Noggin and took a seat beside her. She started haltingly, “Still drinking groundwater, I see. One of these days you’re going to catch something horrible from it. I…I missed you, I…have the months treated you well?”

She added nervously, “Sorry, I interrupted your fight in the arena, how is your arm?”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 04:17 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 04:05 PM)

Shai smiled soothingly - serene as ever, evidently. "You're not one to talk about what horrible things can come of that which you drink...I've been around Tamriel these months. And you?"

She examined her arm delicately. "It will heal."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 04:31 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 02:17 PM)

Telera gave a small laugh, she had been more careless in what she drank than most anybody else she knew of on Nirn. “Mostly been staying around here, training and studying, when the war hasn’t been calling. I’ve been in three major battles and a number of minor skirmishes, saw the Lady Almalexia at Molag Mar, or an imitation of her anyway. So what have you been doing around Tamriel, seeing the sights, or have there been other matters you've been dealing with?”

Looking over Shai’s arm she called a healing spell to mind, “I can help with that. May I?”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 04:37 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 04:31 PM)

"Training and studying?" she repeated. "I have been doing the same. Look what I have learned..."

A blue light washed over the wound on her arm and it healed.

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 04:56 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 02:37 PM)

"Training and studying?" she repeated. "I have been doing the same. Look what I have learned..."

A blue light washed over the wound on her arm and it healed.

“Well, why didn’t you do that in the first place,” Telera said, “Looks a better job than I could do though.”

Telera paused for a second, before speaking again, “I’m, I… What do you think of me?”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 05:00 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 04:56 PM)

"Straight to the heart of the matter. You haven't changed much, have you?"

She paused to marshal her thoughts; they were as confused as Telera's. Then, rather than answering the question, she said, "I - saw Anya at the Arena yesterday."

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

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 03:00 PM)

“So did I. And I saw you,” Telera said evenly, “I am me, that won’t change. I-”

She stopped herself short, “How do you feel about me?”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 05:18 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 05:15 PM)

“So did I. And I saw you,” Telera said evenly, “I am me, that won’t change. I-”

She stopped herself short, “How do you feel about me?”

"I don't know. What if I were to ask you?"

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 05:31 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 03:18 PM)

"I don't know. What if I were to ask you?"

“I still love you,” Telera said, biting her lip. “I had myself convinced that it wasn’t anything like it had been for you maybe affection for a sister but that got blasted away as soon as I saw you again. It is different than it was, but that’s more because now I feel something for Anya too and - I don’t really know either, I want to be with you, but then I want to be with others too. I’m probably just greedy, just a greedy idiot.”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 05:38 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 05:31 PM)

"You are an idiot," said Shai fondly, "but if I learned anything over these months, it's what wonderful things will take shape if you only give it time. We can wait, and see what happens."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 05:45 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 03:38 PM)

"You are an idiot," said Shai fondly, "but if I learned anything over these months, it's what wonderful things will take shape if you only give it time. We can wait, and see what happens."

“Thanks, I think. You probably already noticed, but I’m lousy at waiting,” Telera said wryly. “So, what shaped up over the past few months that was so wonderful? Actually, you still haven’t answered my earlier question, Shai.”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 05:55 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 05:45 PM)

"Which one? I already told you I don't know. As for what I've been doing...basically I've been running around the countryside - training with all sorts of weaponry, magic, you name it. I have also been going into towns to meet people - I now have friends all over the Empire!"

She did not add that she met these people in order to "learn" how to interact with others, especially Telera.

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 06:17 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 03:55 PM)

“Fair enough, good to see you’ve been busy and having fun,” Telera said. “Any of them going to be in the area any time, I’d like to meet them.”

“I have a few things to show you here,” Telera smiled, “There’s a wonderful place I know near here. Right by Shaka’s gardens, they’re beautiful when you can see them though he hid them due to the war. It’s a lovely stream anyway, I’m sure you’ll love it, and the view is amazing at sunrise and sunset.”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 06:19 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 06:17 PM)

"Well it's late evening now," said Shai.

They went over to the stream; Shai gasped. "It's...fantastic. Amazing." She hugged Telera quickly.

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 07:19 PM)

"Well it's late evening now," said Shai.

They went over to the stream; Shai gasped. "It's...fantastic. Amazing." She hugged Telera quickly.

Shaka pushed the doorflap of the yurt aside and came out to see whose voices he heard. "Shai, Telera. . . . Great to have visitors. Shai, this will allow you to get the full view of the gardens from now on."

He passed a hand over her eyes and spoke the words of the counterspell, knowing when the Bosmer/Dunmer cross reopened them, the flowers and shrubs would have leapt into view.

He studied the crimson-eyed bosmer. Young, even younger than Telera, but Shaka had heard her unarmed combat skills were unsurpassed.

Shaka gave Shai the tour of the ornamental fishponds and the stream.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 06:38 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 20 2005, 06:25 PM)

Shai closed her eyes, and when she opened them it was as though she were in a whole different place or time. She marveled to herself as Shaka showed her around. Though she had seen many beautiful things, Shaka's gardens stood out as one of the best.

She told him so, smiling at both Shaka and Telera.

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 06:47 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 20 2005, 04:25 PM)

He passed a hand over her eyes and spoke the words of the counterspell, knowing when the Bosmer/Dunmer cross reopened them, the flowers and shrubs would have leapt into view.

Telera mouthed the words, “thank you” to Shaka.

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 04:38 PM)

“It is beautiful here,” Telera agreed, kissing Shai deeply on the lips.

As they hade made their way round to the river again, Telera suggested they go for a swim, “The water’s just about the right temperature now too, warmed a bit since the winter, not that I let freezing cold stop me from taking swims then too, and still cool enough to be refreshing. Besides you need to have a nice relaxing day after a gladiator bout.”

Telera moved to disrobe for swim before diving in and indicating for Shai and Shaka to join her in the water.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 06:55 PM

Shai glared, leaping into the water fully robed and smacking Telera upside the head.

"Can you even spell 'wait'?" she asked indignantly.

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 07:02 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 07:55 PM)

Shai glared, leaping into the water fully robed and smacking Telera upside the head.

"Can you even spell 'wait'?" she asked indignantly.

Shaka was wearing breeches, but didn't hurry as he disrobed on the bank and joined Telera and Shai. Pert-figured, he couldn't help thinking; reminded him of Anya, as far as he could tell.

"The gardens can't compete with Allerleirauh's Solunastra, but I'm glad you like them this much, Shai. You have a standing invitation from now on."

"I wanted a haven from the war for all who needed it; from the world sometimes, for that matter."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 07:14 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 20 2005, 05:02 PM)

“I’d say you’ve more than succeeded Shaka.” Telera said happily.

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 04:55 PM)

Shai glared, leaping into the water fully robed and smacking Telera upside the head.

"Can you even spell 'wait'?" she asked indignantly.

“Wonderful things don't always have to wait. Web-Ayem-Iya-Tayem,” Telera sang playfully as she ducked under the water to avoid further reprisals, although pulling Shai after her made it rather futile as an escape attempt.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 20 2005, 07:16 PM

Balfalls, Dres territory

Jei-Set had made it. He was far from Indoril and in the city of Balfalls where a friend of his lived, Ra'Krija. He went to the local tavern and bought himself a drink, he had a fair amount of gold on him, the bounty hunter and assassin had helped in this. He conversed wiht the publican and others in the tavern. When he inquired aobut Ra'Krija of those who knoew the Khajiit none had seen him within the last day or so. Finally one of the patrons said he saw the Khajiit being arrested.

Jei-Set went to the prison, perhapps it was a minor offense and he could pay the fine for Ra'Krija. When he got there one of the guards said that Ra'Krija had been taken for questioning about a matter, the guard would not say what. After the guard checked hthe prison records Jei-Set was directed to a cell, but it was empty, the buard was just as surprised, he called one of his supperiors over.

"Falarn, where is the Khajiit that's listed as being in this cell?"

"Who want's to know?" The other dunmer asked.

"The Argonian here."

Falarn grinned, "Yeah, I can help him." He faced Jei-Set "Follow me."

Jei-Set was led down some stairs to a secluded windowless cell, the guard opened the door. Insidd the rather large cell, hanging on shackles from his wrists was the burned body of a Khajiit. Jei-set ws stuned, he approached the body, it was Ra'Krija. Jei-Set cried, the Khajiit had been a brother to him, they had planned that if slavery was ever abolished they would regroup with their other friends and have the greatest celebration ever, only to pat again to return to their homelands and find females for themselves. Behind him he heard a door close.

"you have some questions to answer." The guard said and reached for his sword.

Jei-Set acted fast and threw a blind spell. the guard gave a shout of surprise, "My eyes!" Jei-set struck the guard in the head, knocking him out. He took the guard's sword and keys and then chained the guard to another set of shackles. He removed the guard's armor. Jei-Set noticed that a table in the room had numerous devices of torture on it, so that is what this room was.

The guard awoke. "Hey, what is going on?"

"I think you have some questions to answer." Jei-St tore the guards shirt off and tossed t away. "Why is the Khajiit dead?"

"I'm not telling you."

Jei-Set struck the dunmer with his claws, leaving several bloody lines on his arm. "Answer me!"

"He had information we wanted." the guard continued after Jei-Set proded him onward. "The location of an Argonian slave who killed a member of the Dres family, Alren Dres. The slaves name was Hesek, we learned he changed it to Slashes-With-Claws, and where he lives."

Jei-Set knew Hekek by both names, they had been good friends. "Why did you want to know? And where does he live?" the guard did not answer so Jei-Set clawed him again several times.

The guard screamed, but none would come to investigate, what else would you hear from a torture chamber. "They issued a writ for him. He lives in Ald Raathim, he's one of the commanders of the army."

Jei-Set had to warn Slashes, but he had a score to settle, "Who tortured and killed Ra'Krija?" He glared at the guard with the look of a predator ready to strike.

The guard leaned forward in his shackles. "I did, I set his fur on fire with a torch. Healers kept him alive while he burned untill he talked, then we let him die."

Jei-Set lost all control, blind rage combined with grief, blood lust, and a predatory instinct drove his claws deeper and deeper into the dunmer.

Several minutes later the screams finally stopped, a little after that a well fed Argonian emerged from the chamber and locked it behind himself. Jei-Set had cleaned himself with the discarded shirt, but there was still some blood. whoever opened the door would get a most greusome sight.

Jei-Set made his way to the mage's guild and paid for transit to Ald Raathim. He had to find slashes-With-Claws and warn him before it was too late.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 07:18 PM

Shai felt as though she ought to stay Telera's advances for now - for Anya's sake if for any reason. She nimbly leapt out of the river and sat down, drying.

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 07:30 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 05:18 PM)

Shai felt as though she ought to stay Telera's advances for now - for Anya's sake if for any reason. She nimbly leapt out of the river and sat down, drying.

Sighing, Telera pulled herself half out of the water near Shai. “Well, you can just come in for a swim. The water is nice and I’ll leave you be if that’s what you want. Besides, wet clothes like that will have you shivering cold in no time, let me fetch you a robe to wear while they you let them dry at least.”

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 07:33 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 07:30 PM)

Sighing, Telera pulled herself half out of the water near Shai. “Well, you can just come in for a swim. The water is nice and I’ll leave you be if that’s what you want. Besides, wet clothes like that will have you shivering in no time, let me fetch you a robe to wear while they you let them dry at least.”

Shai shrugged. "You don't have to leave...I wonder..." she summoned a weak fireball and ran it across her clothes, speeding the drying process.

"You can sit, if you'd like."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 07:43 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 05:33 PM)

Shai shrugged. "You don't have to leave...I wonder..." she summoned a weak fireball and ran it across her clothes, speeding the drying process.

"You can sit, if you'd like."

“Going to burn through the fabric with that trick sooner or later, trust me,” Telera said. “Nah, I like it in the water feeling the current flow over me. Besides I’d just get funny ideas again sitting close to you, I’ll just float around in the shallows for a bit.”

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 07:51 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 08:43 PM)

Shaka had been swimming for a few minutes, to give the two women their privacy, but now returned. He waded into the waist-deep water near Telera.

The battlemage was a little unsure how to proceed; part of him wanted to bury his fingers in Tel's long hair and pull her close, but it seemed better to hold off and watch the dynamic between Shai and her for now.

"You two know something I'll never know, what it was like to adventure with Loranna during the Blue Dawn. I was away from Vvardenfell when that happened, as well as Red Mountain's later explosion."

Shaka wondered for a second what Shai's lips would feel like, if he should one day succeed in becoming Redguard. Yeah, you couldn't tell I was born under the sign of the Lover, he thought to himself ruefully.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 07:57 PM

"That was when we kissed for the first time, do you remember?" Shai smiled reminiscently. "During the Dragon Break."

"Anyway, I think I'll leave you two alone to enjoy the view. Shaka, I heard about your quest to become Ra' Gada. Good luck with that." She rose to leave.

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 08:09 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 05:57 PM)

Shaka was keeping his distance it seemed; Telera wondered why and decided it was probably because he didn’t want to interrupt, silly Shaka.

“Shai, please stay,” Telera said from the water, unsure whether to follow in case she was frightening Shai off, “I remember that, my feelings still stand.”

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 09:09 PM)

"Don't leave on my account, elf," said Shaka to the bosmer. "I have a fragment of memory from the others present at the Dragon Break . . . . That was a good moment, when the two of you kissed."

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 08:58 PM

Shai smiled again, remembering...

QUOTE

The Blue Dawn
Shai turned suddenly to Teleran. "Uncertainty. That's what it all is now, uncertain. Nothing is sure now - except this."

She wrapped her arms around him and kissed him.

Marein glanced over and couldn't help but think that this was the worst possible time (or otherwise lack thereof) for romance.

"It's the best time for that now, Marein," Loranna laugh[ed], catching his look and reading his expression.

Teleran returned her kiss fiercely and wrapped his arm around her, cursing his lack of a second arm. When he withdrew to breathe many seconds later, he smiled “Everything is certain, with this.”

"Thank you," she murmured. "Thank you."

"No, I will go," she said. "We should let things cool down a bit."

She walked off.

Posted by: Thommeh Nov 20 2005, 09:02 PM

Walking slowly, a hooded Thom stepped into the Nymph n Noggin’. The Imperial made his way to the bar, sat down, and ordered Mead. Usually, he disliked the stronger stuff, but right now he felt he needed something with alittle more kick. He pulled the hood off of his head, and then took a swig of the liquor.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 09:04 PM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Nov 20 2005, 09:02 PM)

Diamond refilled Thom's drink.

"A bit heavy on the hard stuff today, Thom? Care to talk?"

Posted by: Thommeh Nov 20 2005, 09:06 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 09:04 PM)

Diamond refilled Thom's drink.

"A bit heavy on the hard stuff today, Thom? Care to talk?"

Thom smiled as much as he could. "Thanks, Diamond." He took another drink. "It's...Ahjaar and Luxi left. They just...picked up and left."

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 09:08 PM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Nov 20 2005, 09:06 PM)

Thom smiled as much as he could. "Thanks, Diamond." He took another drink. "It's...Ahjaar and Luxi left. They just...picked up and left."

"Oh," said Diamond, surprised and unsettled. "Do you have any idea why?"

Posted by: Thommeh Nov 20 2005, 09:11 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 09:08 PM)

"Oh," said Diamond, surprised and unsettled. "Do you have any idea why?"

He shook his head. "No. I have been looking for them for the past few weeks, but I haven't found anything." Thom's eyes teared up, but he quickly wiped them and took another drink of his Mead.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 09:14 PM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Nov 20 2005, 09:11 PM)

He shook his head. "No. I have been looking for them for the past few weeks, but I haven't found anything." Thom's eyes teared up, but he quickly wiped them and took another drink of his Mead.

"Well, keep looking," said Diamond encouragingly. "Maybe Ahjaar is just getting cold feet about the wedding - it can be a scary thing, or so I've heard - and what if they're in trouble?" she continued, a dark thought occurring to her. "You know Ahjaar's past better than I do. In fact...you should probably alert Loranna right away."

Posted by: Thommeh Nov 20 2005, 09:17 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 09:14 PM)

Thom looked at his mug then said, "I don't think they are in trouble; all their things are gone." He downed the Mead in one long gulp then looked back to Diamond. "I...I don't know what to do."

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 09:27 PM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Nov 20 2005, 09:17 PM)

Thom looked at his mug then said, "I don't think they are in trouble; all their things are gone." He downed the Mead in one long gulp then looked back to Diamond. "I...I don't know what to do."

Another idea. "Kethiah. She has contacts all over the place, see her when you get the chance. I expect she is busy right now, but if there's no emergency you should be fine."

How strange, though. When she had last seen them Ahjaar and Thom had been getting on nicely, and Luxi was as buoyant and bright as ever.

Posted by: Thommeh Nov 20 2005, 09:31 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 09:27 PM)

"Thanks, Diamond. I'll talk to her later."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 20 2005, 09:35 PM

Bob walked out of the kitchen, polishing a pot he just finished cleaning.

"Young man. Go. Do not let this set-back conquer pure love. You look like a man of strength, use it and get back that which was stolen. May the scribs guide you."

He offered a small bowl, "Complimentory snack, on the house."

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 09:38 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 20 2005, 09:58 PM)

Shai smiled again, remembering...
"No, I will go," she said. "We should let things cool down a bit."

She walked off.

Shaka looked at Telera. "She has a point, Tel. . . . At least she's still on speaking terms with you. Maybe it's a start."

He floated for a while in the stream while waiting for Telera's response. The stars were beginning to come out, and Masser and Secunda hung over the bay in the distance.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 20 2005, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 20 2005, 09:35 PM)

Diamond smiled. "This is Bob, our new cook. Bob, Thom."

She didn't like Bob giving out free food, but she didn't have the heart to stop him from helping poor, pitiable Thom. Instead she slipped out some gold of her own and put it under the counter to cover Thom's drink and food; she was fairly well-off these days with the double income of being a barmaid and artist. More of her paintings adorned the walls.

Posted by: Thommeh Nov 20 2005, 09:43 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 20 2005, 09:35 PM)

Thom looked at Bob, then at the bowl infront of him. "Okay. Thanks, I guess." He took a spoonful of the liquid, turned a deep shade of red, and fell out of his chair. Slowly climbing back up onto the barstool, he pushed the bowl away from him. With a barely audible voice, Thom said, "Thanks for the...'snack', but I'm suddenly not hungry."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 20 2005, 09:47 PM

QUOTE(Thommeh @ Nov 20 2005, 08:43 PM)

Bob looked in the bowl, "Hmm. This meal was fit for an Orcish King. My apologies. Now stand up, surely your consitution is better than this."

He took the bowl and went back in the kitchen.

Posted by: Thommeh Nov 20 2005, 09:50 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 20 2005, 09:47 PM)

Bob looked in the bowl, "Hmm. This meal was fit for an Orcish King. My apologies. Now stand up, surely your consitution is better than this."

He took the bowl and went back in the kitchen.

Thom did try to stand up, which resulted in him hitting the floor again. He carefully stood back up, propped himself up with a chair, then made his way out of the tavern after regaining his balance. He slowly walked back to his cabin, where he promptly fell into his bed, fast asleep.

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 10:32 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 20 2005, 07:38 PM)

Telera watched Shai receding from view, not knowing what to do to bring her back.

When she had vanished from sight, Telera threw herself angrily into the water; she had screwed up again. Shai was leaving again, and it was Telera’s own doing again.

Shaka’s words cheered her a bit, reminding her that Shai hadn’t run off again and they were talking again. Still, frustration was evident in her voice when she spoke, “Thanks Shaka, it’s just I, I don’t know what. I’m screwing it up again,” She swam over to where Shaka was and embraced him.

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 10:38 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 20 2005, 11:32 PM)

Shaka’s words cheered her a bit, reminding her that Shai hadn’t run off again and they were talking again. Still, frustration was evident in her voice when she spoke, “Thanks Shaka, it’s just I, I don’t know what. I’m screwing it up again,” She swam over to where Shaka was and embraced him.

Thinking to himself, This is probably a bad idea, Shaka hugged the lithe Telera back. "I don't think you're screwing it up. Give it some time," he said.

Shaka found himself tracing one of Tel's ears with an ivory-colored talon. He bent down and nuzzled Telera's neck, then ran his tongue along the edge of her pointed ear.

"Thanks for wanting to show her the grounds," he said.

Posted by: Teleran Nov 20 2005, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 20 2005, 08:38 PM)

“Why wouldn’t I want to? You keep them beautifully and they’re one of my favorite places in Ald Raathim.” Telera said. Pulling herself closer against his scales she added, “That’s part of where I’m screwing it up, I’m not giving time, or not enough anyway. Hell, she just got into town a day or two ago, just had the first conversation in over half a year today with her and then, gah, I’m an idiot, of course she wouldn’t want to go so quickly.”

She turned to look at him, “I never had to give you time, you’ve just been here for me ever since I thought to look for you.”

Posted by: syronj Nov 20 2005, 11:13 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 21 2005, 12:06 AM)

Shaka led the dunmer hybrid to the bank and sat down cross-legged in a meditative posture, pulling Telera down to sit on his lap, facing out toward the bay.

"You're not an idiot, beautiful," he said in her ear. Shaka sat for a while holding Telera, a throne of warm scales. "It's not hard to be here for you and Anya."

Telera seemed contented. If Shaka had left it at that, it would have been smarter.

"Tel," he said cautiously, "I'm going to show you the pleasure meridians. This is the one for the Dunmer race." He placed a talon on a certain spot near her spine, and sent a pulse of magicka racing through her meridians. Shaka knew what it would feel like: sitting as an ocean wave crashed over your head, but without the pain.

Telera's head snapped back, her eyes glazing with ecstasy.

"And this is for Nords." He touched a separate spot on her back, but regretted it as Telera fell unconscious.

The morning found Shaka lying in his yurt, holding Telera spoon-fashion. He waited patiently as she slept in. When he could sense her wakefulness, Shaka spoke gently near her ear.

"I shouldn't have done that, Tel. As with Anya, I don't like to use gimmicks; too much like a form of assault. . . . I hope you forgive me, love."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 21 2005, 12:11 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 20 2005, 09:13 PM)

The morning found Shaka lying in his yurt, holding Telera spoon-fashion. He waited patiently as she slept in. When he could sense her wakefulness, Shaka spoke gently near her ear.

"I shouldn't have done that, Tel. As with Anya, I don't like to use gimmicks; too much like a form of assault. . . . I hope you forgive me, love."

“[censored] Shaka! That was…that was…” Telera exclaimed, having difficulty with any sort of description. She composed her self a bit and moved back to where she had woken.

“Nothing to forgive Shaka,” Telera insisted. “That was…a bit hard to describe right now, next time just do the one so I can stay conscious afterwards. But how did you? Can you tell me where the ones for Bosmer and Argonians are? And Dunmer and Nords, I umm, kinda missed where exactly those were last night. Where are they for others, what are they, do they work on everyone?”

Posted by: syronj Nov 21 2005, 12:17 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 21 2005, 01:11 AM)

He laughed with joy. "You blue-eyed devil. I think I'll teach you, just for the hell of it; but I feel sorry for the population of Ald Raathim now."

Shaka sat up. His tail snaked around Telera's waist and pulled her close for a moment. Releasing her, he started her lessons. That they were both sky-clad was a plus.

"I could eat you up, in a non-Bosmer kind of way," he murmured. "This should work on all the races of Tamriel. Lesson One: the Bosmers . . . ."

At the end of a few hours of teaching and ecstasy, Shaka cautioned her against misusing this knowledge. "Those were just the first lessons," Shaka added. "Quite a few more races to cover."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 21 2005, 02:36 AM

Anya tapped her foot on her bed. The room she was assigned was likeable, but expectedly spartan in style.

The men she lead, she found, relied too heavily on their chameleon spells. This upset her, she was of the mind that people should rely on themselves first, and use magic to supplement. She had spent the last while teaching them how to be reliably light-footed in their infiltration, the chameleon spells would only help now. The Muatramer were well-disciplined, which made training easy enough, though she found herself cursing more than once. Her skills were innate, and she wasn't the most applicable of teachers.

The next shrine was to be taken soon. Anya found herself smiling in anticipation. She prefered working alone, but she accepted this situation. Being in command was unsettling, but Anya was slowly getting used to it. She had taken a liking to one Muatramer in particular, a young lad with a keen eye, stoic almost to a fault.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 21 2005, 09:41 AM

Slashes-With-Claws slept in his quarters.

The door silently creaped open, a figure entered. It was holding an enchanted glass dagger. It was a poison enchantment,useless against an Argonian, but a shard of glass through the heart was deadly to any race. As the Dunmer assassin approached he saw that the Argonian was sleeping on his back, perfect, a nice downward strike to the heart. He raised his dagger and brought it down.

Slashes gave a soft hiss in his sleep and rolled over onto his side.

The Dunmer could not pull his strike in time, the dagger plunged completely through Slashes' left arm and the tip went into his side.

Slashes let out a hissing scream and nearly lept from his bed, yanking the dagger out of the assassin's hands. Poison coursed through his vains, not having te slightest effect. He groweled at the Dunmer, showing sharp teeth.

Slashes struck out with the claws of his right hand, the assassin dodged expertly. After several misses Slashes yanked the dagger from his arm, blood pumped from the wound. He hurled the dagger at the assassin, the blade struck him a nonlethal blow. The poison of the blade surged into the Dunmer, he stumbled and fell to the ground growing weaker. Slashes took the brief respite to concentrate on his arm, the blood stopped flowing and the wound close, not leaving the slightest scar.

As the dunmer was about to finally die Slashes struck him in the head, knocking him out, he then concentrated on the Dunmer, cleansing the poison from his system. He bent down to examine the unconsious Dunmer. and found a note on him.

Several armed soldiers, ahving heard the Argonian's scream and subsequent fighting, burst into the room. "Are you alright commander?"

"I am fine." Slashes opened the note and read it:

Slashes-With-Claws
The afore-mentioned personage has been marked for honorable execution in accordance to the lawful tradition and practice of the Morag Tong Guild. The Bearer of this non-disputable document has official sanctioned license to kill the afore-mentioned personage.
At the botom was the seal on the Morag Tong.

He had been marked for death by the Morag Tong. He did not know by who or why, his mind raced trying to come up with explanations. He took the glass dagger from the assassin's leg and took the sheath, might be a useful weapon. "Take him to the prison and lock him away, he will be questioned later."

After Slashes' men left with the prisoner he decided he would not be able to go back to sleep. He cleaned the blood off himself, put on his uniform and headed out to the Nymph & Noggin for a drink to calm himself. He would have to talk to Loranna later.

Posted by: S'reddit Nov 21 2005, 11:37 AM

Update

Goranthir, Prince of Firsthold, is still undercover in Vvardenfell. His tale will hopefully be continued soon.

Kethiah, ex-assassin and co-proprietor of the Nymph and Noggin, is in a private room upstairs at her tavern, meeting with a mysterious woman named Jane.

QUOTE

Jane smiled as she was led upstairs, well that was easy enough. The office was a haven from the bedlam of the tavern, she took a deep breath to ease the tension that had been building up inside her, it was time for business.

“Jane. We have a mutual… concern, an Indoril by the name of Faryon. I want to be a part of his undoing.” Jane’s green eyes met the woman’s mismatched pair and realized she would be willing to work with Kethiah as an equal. Strength was apparent in every movement, every look, the older woman's vitality was easily perceivable. Fortunate, that the fall of Faryon just might involve the pleasure of working with such a person.

Jane smiled.

"Tell me, what do you have in mind?" Kethiah asked.

Posted by: JaneOfWaves Nov 21 2005, 12:34 PM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Nov 21 2005, 02:07 PM)

OOC: Oo! I'm mysterious. How's this?

IC: "I am ready to approach Faryon with a very nice business offer; I sell fine weapons and rare artifacts, weapons being the key in Faryon's situation. Hopefully he'll be interested in business with me and if you're interested, I'll relay anything I happen to hear back to you. I'd also like to be involved in any plans you come up with to bring him down. Don't be worried about him finding me out, I've been working in the information business since I was fourteen, I haven’t been caught yet." You could see from the cast of Jane's face, in the slightly raised eyebrow and the tightness in her pink lips, that she was mocking herself. But she leaned on the wall (her crossed arms making her cleavage situation somewhat precarious, though she didn't seem to notice) satisfied with her little plan.

"I also have a little stash of weapons you might be interested in..." Here she smiled her eyes showing her smug pleasure in knowing that she was at least one step ahead of Kethiah's complaints.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 21 2005, 01:57 PM

QUOTE(JaneOfWaves @ Nov 21 2005, 01:34 PM)

There was one question she hadn't answered yet, though.

"What do you hope to get from this?" Kethiah asked. "Obviously, I'll pay you for information, and you'll be paid by Indoril Faryon for the weaponry ... but why do you want to do this?"

Posted by: JaneOfWaves Nov 21 2005, 02:50 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 21 2005, 04:27 PM)

Jane's eyes glinted with delight. Kethiah had just as much said she would agree to the little venture.

"Let's just say I have no reason to want Faryon among the living. I can kill him at some point of you like, but I'm sure it will be more fun to play him until he is ruined." Her face was almost void of emotion but for the impression something was smoldering behind those dirty emerald eyes. Her breathing was deep and focused, her presence became almost overwhelming, as she relished that last thought.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 21 2005, 03:00 PM

As Slashes-With-Claws stood in the tavern drinking a flin he heard what to most sounds like a series of clicks and hisses. He recognized it right away, his native tounge.

The other Argonian said, "Marshbrother, I have not seen one ofour kind in that armor for sometime. Were you once part of the army of Argonia?" He was obviously refering to Slashes' uniform, it was after all the uniform of the argonian army.

He turned to face the speaker, ready to tell all about the armor and his former servicein the army, but words failed him when he looked at the speaker. The marshbrother he faced hadtwo horns on his nost, his snout was scarred,as was the rest ofhis face, jaw, and hands. The frills on his head matched Slashes' own. "Jei-Set?" Was all Slashes-With-Claws could say. He took off his helmet.

Jei-Set continued talking in Hist "Is that you Hesek? It is good to see you marshbrother!" They embraced like brothers.

Slashes also spoke in Hist, "Jei-Set, it is good to see you again my friend. What brings you to Ald Raathim? Have you come to celebrate? Have you heard from Ra'Krija?"

At the mention of the Khajiit's name saddness came over Jei-Set's scally face. "I have not come to celebrate, though I wish I had. Ra'Krija is dead, and you are next."

This all came as a shock to Slashes, Ra'Krija had been a goodfriend of his. He told Jei-Set about the Morag Tong attack. "What do you know of this?"

"It is the family of your old master, Alren Dres, who you got your current name from, Slashes-With-Claws. Apparently they have decided to seak revenge, why now I do not know, perhaps something to do with the abolition of slavery. They killed Ra'Krija for information about you." Sadness covered his face, "They paid for what they did. You are not alone in your death sentance, there is a writ on me a well."

Slashes was saddened by this too. something would have tobe done, or they would both be dead as well.

They went on to better topics and continued to talk for a while.

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 21 2005, 04:13 PM

Dar'Tessir woke up in the room that Reeds Saloat had alowed him to use. He hadn't slept in a bed for weeks and didn't think he had slept in one this nice in his life. He was glad Reeds had allowed him to sleep here, even if he did treat him a bit like a child and had called him a "little bugger." Otherwise he would have had to go out in the woods and sleep with the squaters, and they didn't seem to like a newcomer that hadn't been displaced but was just poor,

He got out of bed, got dressed and went downstairs to the bar of the Nymph & Noggin to read his new book.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 21 2005, 04:18 PM

Isidor sat at the bar, drinking his mead. He seemed preturbed about something, but was perfectly happy to sit there and drink his mead.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 21 2005, 04:29 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 21 2005, 04:18 PM)

Isidor sat at the bar, drinking his mead. He seemed preturbed about something, but was perfectly happy to sit there and drink his mead.

Diamond, serving drinks, noticed the brooding Nord.

"I'm sorry, Isidor, I don't serve peace-of mind," she asked gently. "What's bothering you?"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 21 2005, 04:33 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 21 2005, 04:29 PM)

Diamond, serving drinks, noticed the brooding Nord.

"I'm sorry, Isidor, I don't serve peace-of mind," she asked gently. "What's bothering you?"

Isidor looked up, and smiled. "Just the thing with Ingmar. Still bothering me."

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 21 2005, 04:41 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 21 2005, 04:33 PM)

Isidor looked up, and smiled. "Just the thing with Ingmar. Still bothering me."

Diamond, having worked at the bar where Ingmar made himself at home, was fully aware of the situation. "Well, what's to be bothered about? He was never a nice man - I didn't trust him from the moment he came here, because of the way he treated my coworker, Cidala. He was only here a few weeks and he made a mess of things.

"Don't let it worry you that you're related. Trust me, I know what it's like."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 21 2005, 04:45 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 21 2005, 04:41 PM)

Isidor smiled, "Still, I didn't want to discount him so quickly. I wanted to give him a chance ... Looks like I got screwed over though." Wanting to change the subject he said, "Any more from your parents?"

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 21 2005, 04:48 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 21 2005, 04:45 PM)

Diamond bit her lip and frowned. "No, nothing has happened yet. I'm surprised, I expected them to try something - bribery? blackmail? - but they haven't. I heard they were back in High Rock, but then it's only a Guild Guide away."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 21 2005, 04:53 PM

QUOTE(Tricrux @ Nov 21 2005, 04:48 PM)

"Huh," Isidor said, puzzled. Diamond's parents didn't seem like the type to give up that easily ... "Well, good luck at least."

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 21 2005, 04:55 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 21 2005, 04:53 PM)

"Huh," Isidor said, puzzled. Diamond's parents didn't seem like the type to give up that easily ... "Well, good luck at least."

"Thanks, Isidor; and - " she grasped his shoulder comfortingly " - you too."

Diamond went off to serve more people.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 21 2005, 05:05 PM

Reeds was getting annoyed. After four hours and no Serath, he gave up on him actually keeping his promise. He might be a priest, thought Reeds as he got up to leave, but he has alot to learn about honesty.

Noticing Slashes-With-Claws as he was halfway through the door, he went over to him. Noticing the glowing cut in his left arm, he asked him rather alarmedly, "What the heck happened to you?!"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 21 2005, 05:18 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 21 2005, 06:05 PM)

Noticing Slashes-With-Claws as he was halfway through the door, he went over to him. Noticing the glowing cut in his left arm, he asked him rather alarmedly, "What the heck happened to you?!"

Slashes was rather surprised at this reaction. "Uh, greetings Reeds. You must have heard the news, I was attacked in my quarters. He almost killed me."

Jei-Set did not interupt.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 21 2005, 05:20 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 21 2005, 04:18 PM)

Slashes was rather surprised at this reaction. "Uh, greetings Reeds. You must have heard the news, I was attacked in my quarters. He almost killed me."

Jei-Set did not interupt.

"With WHAT?" Reeds gestured, pointing to the glowing blue slash on his arm, growing faintly larger every second, "What did that to you?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 21 2005, 05:23 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 21 2005, 06:20 PM)

"With WHAT?" Reeds gestured, pointing to the glowing blue slash on his arm, growing faintly larger every second, "What did that to you?"

Slashes looked worriedly at his arm. It was fine, not a mark or scar. He looked at Jei-Set who simply shrugged. Turning back to Reeds he said, "Did what marshbrother? It was only a poison glass dagger." He pulled the weapon from his belt.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 21 2005, 05:29 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 21 2005, 04:23 PM)

Reeds was now rather disconcerted, the weapon Slashes-With-Claws had drawn was completely coated in a putrid reddish green goo, pulsing menacingly. "What kind of poison is this, that turns your arm blue and has to be put on that thick?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 21 2005, 05:34 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 21 2005, 06:29 PM)

"It is an enchantment, not a potion that is upon this blade." Slashes pondered for a second. "Tell me what you see now." He switched the blade to his left hand and stuck the blade into the back of his right hand, blood flowed from the cut, the enchantment took effect, spreading poison throughout Slashes' body.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 21 2005, 05:37 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 21 2005, 04:34 PM)

Reeds was stunned. The goo was now turning Slashes' skin the same color as the blade, following along the arteries and veins, then slowly fading away to a dull brown, then dissapearing.

Now quite scared, he described this to Slashes-With-Claws.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 21 2005, 05:41 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 21 2005, 06:37 PM)

"That is most interesting." Slashes, being a studier of magicka himself, Restoration and mysticism, was intrigued by this. "How about now?" Slashes concentrated on the wound, it closed, the bleeding stopped. He did nothing about the poison, being naturally immune to even the strongest on all of Nirn.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 21 2005, 05:44 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 21 2005, 04:41 PM)

"You're scaring me Slashes," Saids Reeds, watching a phenomenon that only he can see, "You turned most of the red stuff into blue, like your arm, but the green's still moving through you... the brown's getting closer to the blue too... the brown stuff's completely around the blue now... now it's gone...." Reeds looked at Slashes-With-Claws, "What's wrong with me?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 21 2005, 05:45 PM

Molag Mar

Kratos was extremely pleased with the progress report he had received on Anya's training technique. They seemed to be heading in the right direction under her guidance.

Ivelaes stood from a chair in the corner of Kratos' office. "Have you heard this proclamation from this Indoril Faryon?" He asked, dropping the piece of paper on his desk.

Kratos removed his glasses and set down the prgress report, and spoke. "Listen, son. If I am asked for help by anyone, I will submit faithfully. If I hear that anyone of my friends is in some sort of trouble or another, they will be supported with the upmost importance. Understand?"

"Yes, Sir. But what of the Shrines? Have you left this Bosmer woman in charge of the next infiltration?" Ivelaes asked, inquisitively.

"Ivelaes, you are my son and one of my most faithful and able commanders. You should trust your father's judgement and know that it is for the good of our order. Understood?" Kratos specified.

Ivelaes sunk back into his chair with a, "Yes, Sir.", and contemplated the action that they might need to take.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 21 2005, 05:47 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 21 2005, 06:44 PM)

"Perhapps nothing is wrong with you marshbrother, there are many things about magicka I do not know. You should talk to mages, they will provide the best answers. Oh, one more thing." Slashes turned to Jei-Set and spoke in Hist so Reeds could not understand. "Chemelion yourself." With a quick gesture Jei-Set turned nearly invisable.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 21 2005, 05:50 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 21 2005, 04:47 PM)

Reeds felt a bit reasurred until Slashes told something to the Argonian sitting next to him, who soon after turned a brilliant shade of yellow, at which Reeds promptly fell of his chair. "Tell him to turn back," Reeds said, scared almost beyond reason, "please...."

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 21 2005, 05:54 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 21 2005, 06:50 PM)

Jei-Set dispelled the chemelion spell.

"Are you alright?" Slashes asked. "If you want to know the answers you should see the mages, I can not help. If you will excuse us we have business to atend to. Don't forget, I still need a quartermaster."

Slashes and Jei-Set left the tavern.

OOC: Out of here.

Posted by: Solin Nov 21 2005, 05:57 PM

Calm waters... A warm sun shone through the branches of trees swaying in the wind born off golden grassy plains. Distant mountains capped in snow stood watch against invaders. Serene and peaceful - It was shattered by fire. The waters boiled away, the trees burned, and the grass withered. A blasted waste land remained. A journey was under taken, beyond the mountains, past foreign kingdoms to a forsaken, heat scorched land where the dead wailed to the firmament. A horde of knights, men-at-arms, and heroes of all sorts stood ready for battle, glimmering like the mythic armies of the Dawn, aetheric and proud.

Rolling waves.

Solin opened his eyes as the water retreated back into the sea. Rolling onto his back, he looked up to the sky and then down to the horizon. Lazy clouds of smoke drifted by, his fire was guttering out just beyond the reach of tide, high on the beach. Red Mountain stood where it belonged, the large peak stood alone. The Dunmer stood up and with a wave of his hand, re-ignited the fire. He was half soaked, the sun and the flames would dry his robe out quickly.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Nov 21 2005, 07:39 PM

A light breeze blew through the city of Ald Raathin as Trason did his guard shift. Overall it had been a nice day, but when it's a nice day, the thing that makes it nice is that there is no crimes being commited. This often meant sheer boredom for Trason. He had been walking the dusty streets of the city.

"My bag! Help!"

Trason turned the corner and ran right into a body at full speed. It felt like he was just hit by a raging kagouti or an out of control caravan. He quickly got off his feet and pursued the man. He was wearing all black, and a hooded cloak to cover his face

"Typical..." He managed to murmur between huffs.

The man turned into a narrow alley where Trason followed behind less then 10 feet. The figure turned the corner and as Trason turned he noticed that nothing was there.

Trason felt hot air go down the back of his neck, raising the hair on his body. Fear struck him harder than ever before.

"It was you, You betrayed them. No one has forgotten. Your a demon in disguise, you selfish, ignorant, heartless fool" A voice whispered into his ear.

Finally getting back to reality, Trason grabbed his sword and made a small spin wielding the blade in a wide arc, hoping to hit what ever it was.

Amazed, he had found out he had hit nothing but the cool air.

"Where are you coward? SHOW YOURSELF" Trason screamed.

"Innocent pilgrims Trason... It was an easy mission, but you failed... Miserably."

He spun around and swung his sword, but yet again, he was playing with air. He took a quick double-take behind him again, and saw he was the only one in the alley.

"Who... What are you?" Trason said as his grip on his sword became loose.

"Goodbye, Trason."

His sword dropped to the ground as the sound of clanking ebony filled the alley. Trason stumbled a little bit, and leaned back against the wall. He sat down on his rear end, his face still in awe, and thought.

Voices were screaming in his head, his ears were bursting. His head was throbbing like never before and all that could be made out was cries of terror from innocents.

"NO! STOP! GET... OUT OF MY... HEAD!" He screamed as his voice boomed off the narrow walls.

Suddenly, the world seemed to spin as everything Trason had been looking at turned pitch black, and Trason fell into a deep sleep.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 21 2005, 08:36 PM

QUOTE(JaneOfWaves @ Nov 21 2005, 03:50 PM)

"I trust you want him dead," Kethiah said carefully. That much seemed to be true. "I am not in the habit of hiring people who don't share with me their motivations ... I hope you don't mind that I'll be asking Goldcat about you. But, yes, go ahead and make contact with Faryon, and offer him your services as a weapons procurer. We'll see to it that he finds that helpful."

Kethiah and Loranna had already discussed means of cutting off the supplies to Kragenmoor, but no reason to discuss that with Jane yet -- at least not until she had proven herself trustworthy. There were plenty of double-agents around already.

Posted by: JaneOfWaves Nov 21 2005, 09:52 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 21 2005, 11:06 PM)

"Fair enough, I'll come back when I have news." She stood up straight, her thoughts already going to the breton she had run into downstairs. He was quite agreeable looking. She didn't care if Kethiah would be asking GoldCat about her, her goal had been attained and she was one step closer to the downfall of her enemy. She ran her hands over her dress to smooth out the wrinkles and check that everything in place.

"If you'll excuse me I have other things to attend to." She nodded to Kethiah and turned the handle on the door.

Posted by: SEKKA Nov 21 2005, 11:04 PM

*Clank* *Clank* Sekka looked up at the Canton in the middle of nowhere, "how did we end up here?....I have no idea...maybe we took a...how could we take a wrong turn when wandering aimlessly...still i dont like the looks of this place....I see gaurds....gaurds are bad....not when you havnt done anything bad yet....I guess not...Hey mister can you help me out?" The Muatramer turned and did a visible double take "YOU, DIE SCUM" Sekka was slightly startled, he didnt even remember ever seeing gaurds dressed like this. "uhh before you behead me...ummm what did I do?"
The gaurd lowered his sword but stayed in a defensive position, "ah thats right, I don't wear that Indoril Armor anymore but what we had was a personal grudge, my name was Indaryn, Sethel Indaryn, ring any bells?"
"umm...was he....yeah....well...sorry...RUN!" Sekka dove into a nearby trapdoor and fell into a sewer...

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 21 2005, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Nov 21 2005, 10:04 PM)

Anya tilted her head at the shout. Walking over she shook her head at the Muatramer, "You know better than this, go clean your armor or something."

Looking down the trapdoor, she shouted, "What did you do? I never seen the shout like that."

Posted by: SEKKA Nov 21 2005, 11:09 PM

"uhhhhh....help....your....nice....and....SHUT UP!" Sekka crawled back onto the street and started kissing Anya's feet, and coughing up sewer water on them in the process.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 21 2005, 11:12 PM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Nov 21 2005, 10:09 PM)

"uhhhhh....help....your....nice....and....SHUT UP!" Sekka crawled back onto the street and started kissing Anya's feet, and coughing up sewer water on them in the process.

Anya leered in disgust, pulling back her feet and shaking the water off of them. She grabbed the man by his shoulder and lifted him to his feet, keeping a tight grip in his shoulder, "What is your problem? Who the hell are you?"

Posted by: SEKKA Nov 21 2005, 11:17 PM

"eh...Im Sekka...Sequa...Sekka...and what woul...may I ask...what your name?...yeah..." Sekka was leering at Anya with a rather stupid grin on his face when he noticed the purse hanging from her belt...just an inch away...if he could just reach a little..."Yes!" cried Sekka as he slipped the purse from her belt, then Sekka realised he said this out loud.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 21 2005, 11:21 PM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Nov 21 2005, 10:17 PM)

Anya shook her head and cursed under her breath. Snapping her arm up in little more than a blur, she grabbed his wrist. In a sharp twist, she twirled him around and locked his arm behind his back.

Grabbing her dagger, she brought it up to his jaw, the tip touching the soft under part. "Give me one good reason why I shouldn't run this blade into your skull, for trying to steal from me." she muttered darkly.

Posted by: SEKKA Nov 21 2005, 11:25 PM

"uhhh...he did it...hey it wasnt me...i wasnt talking about you....oh yeah.....well...were truly sorry....that wasnt nice.....Sekka you know better....ummm.....oops" Sekka started quivering at the rather frightening sight of Anya in a rage.
"wait you seem just....yeah regular old....whatever anyway there are kinda three of us....only one of us stole...if im goin down....then..." Sekka started crying and then manically laughing...then crying again.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 21 2005, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Nov 21 2005, 10:25 PM)

"uhhh...he did it...hey it wasnt me...i wasnt "uhhh...he did it...hey it wasnt me...i wasnt talking about you....oh yeah.....well...were truly sorry....that wasnt nice.....Sekka you know better....ummm.....oops" Sekka started quivering at the rather frightening sight of Anya in a rage.
"wait you seem just....yeah regular old....whatever anyway there are kinda three of us....only one of us stole...if im goin down....then..." Sekka started crying and then manically laughing...then crying again.

"What are you? Some sort of crazy?" she muttered. Anya was having a hard time following Sekka, who seemed to be holding a one-way conversation, with himself.

Anya forced Sekka to his knees, and tightly bound his hands behind his back. Taking the bag back, she lifted him back to his feet, "This wasn't even the purse with my money."

She started walking him to the cells, where they kept the prisoners of war, after smacking him upside the head. She couldn't help herself. "What happened to you?"

Posted by: SEKKA Nov 21 2005, 11:40 PM

"thank the gods...she is an angel...perfect....amazing....I....cant....I cant thank you enough...shut up I want to thank her....no it should be my responsibility being the non-barbarian...oh just because....yeah....do you want to fight...go for it...." Sekka ripped himself from Anya's grasp, tearing his bonds, and started punching himself in the face.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 21 2005, 11:47 PM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Nov 21 2005, 10:40 PM)

"Oh by the Nine." Anya said exasperated. She got behind him again, and gave him a sharp rap on the back of his head. "Don't make me stab you with the Dagger of Judgment a few times and make you weaker than a new-born Khajiit."

Posted by: SEKKA Nov 21 2005, 11:48 PM

"ehhhhh...your beutiful....." Sekka calmly walked along with Anya this time.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 21 2005, 11:55 PM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Nov 21 2005, 10:48 PM)

"ehhhhh...your beutiful....." Sekka calmly walked along with Anya this time.

"So I've been told." she muttered.

They reached the cells, Anya nodded to the gaurds. Sticking him a cell on his own and unbinding his hands, she looked at him, "You'll spend the night here, then I send you to the Temple for help. If you show that you won't hurt anyone else from your... problem, I might let you go. There are three of you, you said?" She was reminded of Diamond when they first met.

Posted by: SEKKA Nov 22 2005, 12:00 AM

Sekka sat dejectedly in the corner of his cell without answering any more questions. When noone was there to see him all the other inmates could hear a rythmetic metal on stone sound as Sekka paced around the cell. *Clank*Clank*

Posted by: S'reddit Nov 22 2005, 12:46 AM

QUOTE(JaneOfWaves @ Nov 21 2005, 07:52 PM)

"If you'll excuse me I have other things to attend to." She nodded to Kethiah and turned the handle on the door.

"Thank you for your offer of help," Kethiah smiled. She left when Jane left, and walked up to the castle to talk to Loranna.

Posted by: syronj Nov 22 2005, 01:56 AM

In partial armor and with the Spear shouldered, Shaka was walking through town and trying to figure out where Anya and Lotus had disappeared to, the past few days.

Shaka saw Telera near the marketplace, and caught her eye.

Posted by: Teleran Nov 22 2005, 02:06 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 21 2005, 11:56 PM)

Telera walked quickly up to Shaka, “Have you seen Anya? I checked the Nymph and Noggin, the Drunken Guar and the Arena and nobody had seen her for at least the last day and I haven’t seen her since Shai and the young Nord fought,” Telera paused. “Dammit, don’t tell me I drove her away too. Anyway, have you seen Anya?”

Posted by: syronj Nov 22 2005, 02:11 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 22 2005, 03:06 AM)

Shaka put an arm around Telera's shoulders. "Anya's not that quick to run off, Tel. There must be a good reason. . . . I'm going to check with the Muatramer."

After talking to a few contacts at Castle Daruhn, Shaka returned to Telera.

"She's off on a mission; they're trying to take back more of the Shrines."

He paused for a moment, pensive. "You know, she had a life before me, and I sure don't expect her to give up everything just because we met. "

Posted by: S'reddit Nov 22 2005, 02:12 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 22 2005, 12:06 AM)

Kethiah, on her way to the castle, smiled at Telera and Shaka. A most neurotic threesome ...

Posted by: Teleran Nov 22 2005, 02:30 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 22 2005, 12:11 AM)

“A mission? Since when is she Muatramer? Anyway, I’m sure they can use another hand or few, with a war on and all,” Telera said. “Of course not giving anything up, you coming or you going to chase down Kethiah and see what she was smiling about? I’ll be catching the next ship out; Molag Mar is where the Muatramer are based, right?”

Posted by: syronj Nov 22 2005, 02:37 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 22 2005, 03:30 AM)

Shaka waved in greeting to Kethiah before replying, "As far as I know, yes. I hadn't planned on joining in, but if Number Two wife is set on it . . . " He had a mischievous gleam in his eye at that one.

More seriously, he added: "I'm not sure offhand how attainable a goal it is. I know the Shrines are the key links between the faithful and the gods, but . . . Somehow it seems like trying to turn back the clock. Vvardenfell has been utterly changed, in any event. And the rebelling Houses have their backs to the wall. A complicated situation, beautiful."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 22 2005, 02:49 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 22 2005, 12:37 AM)

“Oi,” Telera said at the first remark, Shaka was going to pay for that one later. For now she moved past it, “You can deal with the politics, I’ll go deal with slaying the n’wah.”

She added, “Besides the shrines mean something to the Temple faithful, major boost to morale for our side if we can take them, and it might weaken their ability to project the false Tribunal too or at least make it harder to believe they have the Gods on their side if they’re losing the shrines.”

She turned towards the docks, “I got a ship to catch, or force to launch if no one is going that way. You coming?”

Posted by: S'reddit Nov 22 2005, 02:50 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 22 2005, 12:30 AM)

Kethiah laughs. "If you want to know what I'm smiling about ..."

She begins singing a song from her childhood.

"It's Second Seed, lusty Second Seed
That lovely month when everyone wants what they don't need
Tra la, it's here, that shocking time of year
When tons of wicked little thoughts merrily appear

Second Seed, For every mare and steed,
When every maiden prays that her lad will be a cad
You feel the greed, you feel the need to breed
Those dreary vows that everyone takes, everyone breaks
Everyone makes divine mistakes
That Lusty Second Seed

Whence this fragrance wafting through the air?
What sweet feelings does it's scent transmute?
Whence this perfume floating everywhere?
Don't you know, it's that dear forbidden fruit

It's the month of Second Seed
That darling month when everyone lets lust supercede
It's time to do a wretched thing or two
And try to make each precious day one you'll always rue

It's Second Seed, the month of "Yes, I concede"
The time for every frivolous whim, proper or im-
Our souls are freed, our lust do mislead
The birds and bees with all of their vast amorous past
Gaze at the human race aghast
The Lusty Second Seed!"

She laughed hard and without rancour.

"Don't think I'm making fun of you, my dears. I'm in love myself."

Posted by: syronj Nov 22 2005, 02:54 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 22 2005, 03:49 AM)

"Of course," he said. "I have some making up to do to Anya for spending my time in pleasure while it turns out she's been fighting, not that I'll ever regret spending that time with you."

"And we'll have to see if anyone's planning on taking out that military governor someday. Taking the Beast Race hostages and killing them . . . . " Shaka looked grim.

But at Kethiah's song, Shaka's brow unfurrowed.

"Isidor's a lucky man," he said. Was Kethiah starting to show too? "Happy Second Seed to you also, my lady."

Posted by: S'reddit Nov 22 2005, 03:01 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 22 2005, 12:54 AM)

But at Kethiah's song, Shaka's brow unfurrowed.

"Isidor's a lucky man," he said. Was Kethiah starting to show too? "Happy Second Seed to you also, my lady."

"I needn't remind you two of anything," Kethiah grinned, winking. "But this is the month where you're supposed to do things a little crazy ... It's supposed to be good for the harvest to go a little wild. But you two don't need that reminding ..."

Posted by: Teleran Nov 22 2005, 03:08 AM

“Making fun?” Telera grinned. “Nah, describes me wonderfully. And a better singing voice than me any day. A reminder’s always useful though you’re right that in this case that there’s no need for it. Still, a welcome reminder.

“Ah well, we better get going, wasted enough time already. Better be quick or she’ll have left on a mission and we’ll be tracking across Vvardenfell for the next month.”

Posted by: S'reddit Nov 22 2005, 03:11 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 22 2005, 01:08 AM)

"All right," Kethiah added, as she continued up to the castle. "Just remember: don't take it all so seriously. You're supposed to have fun from time to time. Shaka, if you've shown them the pleasure meridians east to west, let me know and I'll show you the ones north to south. Isidor swears by 43 by 177, and so do I ..."

Posted by: syronj Nov 22 2005, 03:17 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 22 2005, 04:08 AM)

Shaka hugged Kethiah, then took Telera's hand. "I can leave right now, if you want. . . . Give our best to Loranna, Kethiah, as I assume that's where you're headed. She can call me through the mirror if need be. And thanks for reminding me of what we serve; life."

Her words stopped him in his tracks a second. "You mean there are more? . . . Hopefully we can survive that."

Posted by: S'reddit Nov 22 2005, 03:22 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 22 2005, 01:17 AM)

Her words stopped him in his tracks a second. "You mean there are more? . . . Hopefully we can survive that."

"Something to come back for!" Kethiah called back over her shoulder, laughing, as she continued up the path with a wave. "Trust me, Telera, you ain't seen or felt nothing yet!"

Posted by: Teleran Nov 22 2005, 03:27 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Nov 22 2005, 01:22 AM)

"Something to come back for!" Kethiah called back over her shoulder, laughing, as she continued up the path with a wave. "Trust me, Telera, you ain't seen or felt nothing yet!"

Telera hummed happily, her knowledge of them being rather limited she could only approximate what the numbers referred to, but the idea sounded enticing at least. “Really? Sure you don’t want to stay and welcome us back with a special treatment Shaka?” She said, considering, a bit distracted she turned back, “Umm, right, to Molag Mar. Let’s go show the Muatramer how it’s supposed to be done. I wonder how they’ve gotten on with repairing that wall.”

She added, “I'll be sure to visit when we get back Kethiah.”

Posted by: S'reddit Nov 22 2005, 03:45 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Nov 22 2005, 01:27 AM)

She added, “I'll be sure to visit when we get back Kethiah.”

Kethiah laughed to herself. The things I do for the war effort.

Coming to the castle, she didn't have to ask permission to go to Loranna's study and knock on the door.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 22 2005, 07:40 AM

Isidor paced around inside the Nymph and Noggin, deep in thought.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 22 2005, 11:55 AM

Diamond was carrying some food out of the kitchen into the the bar area with Cidala. When she saw Isidor pacing, she stopped. Handing the food over to her partner she pulled out a glass and began polishing it, eyes on the pacing Nord.

She didn't say anything yet. He appeared to be thinking about something; she just hoped it wasn't Ingmar again.

Posted by: JaneOfWaves Nov 22 2005, 06:06 PM

QUOTE

.....Faryon's various titles.....

It has come to my attention that you may have need of a shipment I have received. It came in from one of my suppliers, Halfieng, this week.

Attached is a list of the varied items and their associated cost.

Jane

She rolled over, the letter in hand, and grabbed the sealing wax. Holding it over a nearby candle she felt the heat of the flame slowly rekindling the heat with in her. It was with a preoccupied mind that she rang for her servant, pressed her seal into the wax, and handed over the letter. She then skipped back to her room with a giggle on her lips.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 22 2005, 06:22 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 21 2005, 04:54 PM)

"Are you alright?" Slashes asked. "If you want to know the answers you should see the mages, I can not help."

That is exactly what Reeds did. He ran down to the local mages guild, avoiding the numerous new splashes of color apparant almost everywhere.

It took Reeds all of his resolve to enter the Mages Guild, as it was now a multi-colored, shimmering building that hurt Reeds' eyes. Nevertheless, he entered into a nearly pure white room, with figures walking about it like victims of a psycho with a paintcan. He called the nearest one over, "Please, I need to talk to whoever knows the most about curses."

Posted by: vaanic~one Nov 22 2005, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 22 2005, 07:22 PM)

The mages guild researcher, who took "old" to a whole new meaning, shuffled over.

"Yes lad, what is it?" He inquired, in a grumpy tone of voice.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 22 2005, 06:27 PM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Nov 22 2005, 05:25 PM)

The mages guild researcher, who took "old" to a whole new meaning, shuffled over.

"Yes lad, what is it?" He inquired, in a grumpy tone of voice.

"I need help," Reeds started, relating the whole incident in the bar to him.

Posted by: vaanic~one Nov 22 2005, 06:40 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 22 2005, 07:27 PM)

"I need help," Reeds started, relating the whole incident in the bar to him.

The old man gave him a truly queer look. And after a few seconds, shook his head.

"First of all, lad, Doing drugs is Illegal." He said, frowning.

"But secondly, you don't look high...So I suppose I'll give up my precious time for your...problem" He said, ever more grumpily.

"Follow me" He growled, turning his back to Reeds and shuffling off to his work area, waving his stave wildy and moaning about Drugged up lizards and lecturing the world on "The good old days."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 22 2005, 06:42 PM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Nov 22 2005, 05:40 PM)

"Thank You."

Reeds followed, avoiding the long green rod as best he could, but still getting inadvertantly hit on the head several times.

Posted by: vaanic~one Nov 22 2005, 06:49 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 22 2005, 07:42 PM)

"Thank You."

Reeds followed, avoiding the long green rod as best he could, but still getting inadvertantly hit on the head several times.

Eventually, The old Researcher managed to reach his desk in the guild. It was a messy affair, with books and scrolls everywhere...

"Now..." he mumbled...opening several drawers, and finally finding what he needed, a dispel potion.

His Grumpy attitude demanded that he throw the potion to Reeds as hard as he could, but his frailty said otherwise, and thus, he could manage an easily catchable toss.

"Drink that up, lad, and then see how it is." He said, frowning as prominently as ever.

(OOC: outta here, Star's taking over.)

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 22 2005, 06:53 PM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Nov 22 2005, 05:49 PM)

Reeds alwyas hated drinking potions, but if it would make this nightmare end...

He closed his eyes and quaffed the potion. Immediately, he could feel the magic course through his system. Please let it finally be over....

He opened his eyes, but the colors were still there. He looked at his hands and noticed that they too were now bathed in a slight tinge of orange.

"Nothing," he said, "You've turned me orange!"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 22 2005, 06:56 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 22 2005, 06:53 PM)

The researcher shook his head and said, "Crazy lizards. Orange lizard? Who in the arena ever heard of orange lizards? It's all in your mind, lad."

He mixed up another potion, and said, "Try this one. If this doesn't work, we can all ways hit you in the head with this staff a few times. See if that doesn't cure you."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 22 2005, 07:06 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 22 2005, 05:56 PM)

"I'm NOT crazy!" Reeds said, "Look. Cast a spell, something, anything.... make yourself invisible! I'll show you. Crazy lizard indeed...."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 22 2005, 07:08 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 22 2005, 07:06 PM)

"I'm NOT crazy!" Reeds said, "Look. Cast a spell, something, anything.... make yourself invisible! I'll show you. Crazy lizard indeed...."

The guild member shook his head again and stood up. "They don't pay me enough ..." he muttered. He made himself invisible, and waited for the orange crazy lizards' reaction.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 22 2005, 07:10 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 22 2005, 06:08 PM)

The guild member shook his head again and stood up. "They don't pay me enough ..." he muttered. He made himself invisible, and waited for the orange crazy lizards' reaction.

"AHA!" Reeds shouted, now a tad bit off by this whole day, "I can SEE you!" Indeed he could, as he had turned into a solid yellow humanoid figure, "Go ahead, move somewhere, do something. I'll prove it!"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 22 2005, 07:11 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 22 2005, 07:10 PM)

The reseacher hit Reeds on the head with his staff and said, "That good?"

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 22 2005, 07:15 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 22 2005, 06:11 PM)

The reseacher hit Reeds on the head with his staff and said, "That good?"

Now Reeds was thoughly annoyed, patrially insane from this whole experience, and had a rather large bump on his head.

He snapped. Lunging for the invisible researcher, he pinned him down on the floor, his arms held out by Reeds'. "Look here," He said menacingly, "I'm tired of this. I am seeing things that nobody else can, I'm sick of it, and I want it to go away." He let the researcher up, "And as for this..." He took the staff and flung it across the room.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 22 2005, 07:19 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 22 2005, 07:15 PM)

The mage cast a levitate spell, and got Reeds off of him. Setting the Argonian down, he said, "Now, I have one more potion left. Do you want it, or not?"

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 22 2005, 07:22 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 22 2005, 06:19 PM)

The mage cast a levitate spell, and got Reeds off of him. Setting the Argonian down, he said, "Now, I have one more potion left. Do you want it, or not?"

"If it'll help."

Reeds was now analyzing the odds that this man would now proceed to poison him, despite the fact he was an argonian. Either way, he thought, if I die, no more of these accursed colors!

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 22 2005, 07:23 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 22 2005, 07:22 PM)

He handed it over and said, "If this doesn't help, you need more help then I can offer."

Posted by: Axe the Brave Nov 22 2005, 07:25 PM

Trason awoke, at first his vision wasn't perfect and was rather blury, so he couldn't really make out where he was. Turns out he was in the same spot he had first fallen unconcious in, but he had no idea what time it was. It was dark outside already, so he had been there for a good 5 hours atleast. He was calm and at ease, until he remember why he was there in the first place. Chills were sent all through his body as he quivered violently, he seemed so cold. His body was warm, but inside, he felt so cold.

"I need somebody... Anybody" Trason murmured to himself. The first place he thought of was the temple, but disturbing dreams or encounters usually turns you out to be a heretic. He had no other idea's at the time, so he headed for the temple. He got off his [censored] and picked up his sword which lay 5 feet from him near a few empty crates.

He was on his way.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 22 2005, 07:27 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 22 2005, 06:23 PM)

He handed it over and said, "If this doesn't help, you need more help then I can offer."

Reed quaffed the potion, and felt it burn all the way down his throat and into his stomach. pain arched through his body as if he were on fire. He did poison me, thought Reeds, I'm going to die.

Soon after he blacked out. When he awoke, all he could see was black.

"I think it might have worked too well," Said Reeds to the researcher he was hoping was still there. "The colors are gone, but now I can't see at all."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 22 2005, 07:32 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 22 2005, 07:27 PM)

The researcher rolled his eyes and helped Reeds to his feet. "If you give it a few hours, the potion should restore your vision."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 22 2005, 07:33 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 22 2005, 06:32 PM)

The researcher rolled his eyes and helped Reeds to his feet. "If you give it a few hours, the potion should restore your vision."

"HOURS?" Said Reeds, "You failed to mention THAT. And what if my vision dosn't come back, what then?"

Posted by: Shardie Nov 22 2005, 07:33 PM

QUOTE(JaneOfWaves @ Nov 23 2005, 10:06 AM)

Jane stretched luxuriously on the carpets piled in her study, her slinky white robe clinging to her curves. Her afternoon had been spent quite pleasurably with the breton she had met, he was now resting peacefully in her bed. She had slipped in here to write her letter to Faryon, something she could now approach with a clear mind.

She dipped her quill into the inkpot and pushing aside a chestnut curl she composed a brief letter, she had a feeling he was a to the point person..

.....Faryon's various titles.....

It has come to my attention that you may have need of a shipment I have received. It came in from one of my suppliers, Halfieng, this week.

Attached is a list of the varied items and their associated cost.

Jane

She rolled over, the letter in hand, and grabbed the sealing wax. Holding it over a nearby candle she felt the heat of the flame slowly rekindling the heat with in her. It was with a preoccupied mind that she rang for her servant, pressed her seal into the wax, and handed over the letter. She then skipped back to her room with a giggle on her lips.

Parrapton Mail is surprisngly fast, and within a few short hours, the letter had made it onto Faryon's desk. He had heard of this Jane before, but was surprised at the quality of the weapons she posessed... he looked at the postmark, it had come from Ald Raatham, according to the return adress, which Faryon thought was strange indeed. Why would a member of the enemy offer to sell him weapons? He decided, that he would ask in person, 'Servent, pen a letter for me

'Dear Jane
It has come to my attention that you are prepared to sell us high quality artifacts and weapons. Because of this, I have decided to grant you permission to enter the territory of Kragenmoor, however, you will have to enter via Cheydinhal. Please find enclosed a gate pass to get by the border guards. I shall be expecting your presence post haste
Sincerely
Councillor Indoril Faryon, so on and so fowarth'
'Very well, I will have that letter sent out immediatly' The servent replied
'Oh, and another thing, give her a purple pass instead of the green pass'
'Very well, but thats highly unorthadox, purple passes are tagged'
'Indeed they are, I dont want a gate pass falling into the hands of my opponents, it would be terrible. This way, I will be informed if someone has entered the pass,' Faryon finished as the servent sent off the letter

Posted by: Dreadlord7 Nov 22 2005, 09:46 PM

Time for a New One.