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Posted by: syronj Nov 28 2005, 01:51 AM

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

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

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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, 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.

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~rhod0091/lrp/temp.html to help you get up to speed, here is perspective. This summary doesn't cover everything but it sums up some of the bigger events our campaign has covered. Note: She 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 SECOND SEED IN THE RP (i.e., May)

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

Posted by: Loranna Nov 28 2005, 06:38 AM

Summary for Loranna: Loranna has just had a visitor from Clan Aundae, warning her that vampires from the west were planning on coming to Morrowind, and extorting her not to trust the human-seeming, beautiful monsters. Considering that the vampire, one Gthyon, faded into her bedroom, bypassing her security measures, and woke her from a sound sleep, the meeting went remarkably well

Loranna's discussion with Gthyon was cut short by a letter from Mournhold, which informed Loranna that Queen Dinara has just had Ald Raathim declared a Duchy of Morrowind, and Loranna is now the Grand Duchess. This news has left Loranna's jaw on the floor, coming so quickly on the heels of dire portents.

(Incidentally, the proper form of address for a duke or duchess, from what I can see, is "Your Grace". Just letting you know now, so there's no confusion )

Posted by: Shardie Nov 28 2005, 06:41 AM

Summary

Councillor Indoril Faryon knows nothing about the Duchy of Ald Raatham yet, but once he finds out, he will sure be irate... He is, at present, sleeping, like any good Dark Elf would be doing during the night.

Maranda Biennie is partying somwhere... its best not to ask what shes up to, this is a PG forum afterall

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 28 2005, 07:34 AM

ooc: Isidor, male nord, is in the Nymph and the Noggin, lazin' around.

Ty and Til are doing ... stuff that nordic children do.

Ingmar is somewhere, to be revealed at a later time.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 28 2005, 12:27 PM

Slashes-With-Claws was back on duty, training the many new recruits.

Jei-Set casually sits in the Nymph & Noggin, chatting with a pretty argonian female, a former slave.

A young Dunmer man, Gadave Dres, waits for news he will most likely never hear. The news of the death of his father's killer. He grows more impatient every day.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 01:24 PM

Summary

Goranthir, Prince of Firsthold, is undercover in Vvardenfell still. His story will shortly resurface.

Kethiah, ex-assassin, co-proprietor of the Nymph and Noggin, and (secretly) Loranna's Spymaster, is at work at the tavern, currently meeting with one of her many contacts.

Gthyon, vampire of Clan Aundae, has vanished into the night.

******************************************

Kethiah had her merchant contact send word to Kratos in Molag Mar. According to one of Helseth's agents in Vvardenfell ("Agent G"), there was a large army gathering outside of Vivec near the ruins called Ald Sotha.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 28 2005, 03:22 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 02:24 PM)

Loranna enters the Nymph and Noggin, dressed somewhat conservatively for her - a darker green dress with more severe lines than is her usual wont, her hair pulled back in a simple braid. She holds Dinara's letter in her hand.

" ... We need to talk," she says to Kethiah when the Dunmer woman has a free moment. "Some stuff has come up."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 03:30 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 28 2005, 04:22 PM)

Kethiah nods, and they go to the private room above the Nymph.

"I just sent word to Kratos in Molag Mar," she says. "Goranthir has reported to Helseth an increase in Redoran and Indoril presence in Ald Sotha ... What is your news?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 28 2005, 03:38 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 04:30 PM)

"Well, I actually had a rather busy night last night," Loranna says. "Recieved a visitor from Clan Aundre, a well-spoken gentleman who warned that the western clans were looking toward Morrowind, and Ald Raathim. He promised to be back. And then, I recieved this." She hands Kethiah the letter, keeping her face nuetral for the moment so as not to give anything away.

"Between those and a dead assassin in my jail, it's turning out to be a busy week ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 28 2005, 04:00 PM

Isidor waved to the two women as they went upstairs. He would've liked to have heard what was going on, but that was Kethiah's business, not his.

Isidor was eager to do something; anything. A battle, a raid, something. As much as he lived his life now, he was an adventurer at heart.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 05:14 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 28 2005, 04:38 PM)

"Congratulations," Kethiah smiled, after reading the letter. "Seems to be part of Helseth's plan, to change over the traditional power structure of Morrowind, and reward those he considers loyal. As for the vampire," she lost her smile. "I don't have much experience in that world, though it would make sense for there to be revolutions in the shadows. The Aundae, Quarra, and Berne are part of the old ways, and times are changing. I'll keep my ears and eyes open."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 28 2005, 05:22 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 06:14 PM)

"Thank you," Loranna says, grinning a little, but with a slight roll of her eyes. "I was just getting used to being a lady, too; now I get to learn my role all over again."

"As for the vampires," she continues, "I intend to talk to the Temple and the House of Dibella about this. Might ask the Mage Guild what they know of the western vampires as well." She frowns. "I don't know much about how the western clans conduct their business, but the impression I get is they're ... seductive."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 05:35 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 28 2005, 06:22 PM)

"They do have a great advantage eastern vampires don't have," Kethiah nodded. "They can pass as a normal person. One can really become paranoid about vampire infestations if you're not careful."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 28 2005, 05:45 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 06:35 PM)

"They do have a great advantage eastern vampires don't have," Kethiah nodded. "They can pass as a normal person. One can really become paranoid about vampire infestations if you're not careful."

"One can become paranoid about a great many things," Loranna says, thinking of Barenziah's words to her some time ago. "I'll read up on the western clans, whatever material there is to be had at least. In the meantime ... help spread the word among our more adventurous friends to keep their eyes and ears open too."

"Which leaves me to figure out how to announce the news of our becoming a duchy without sounding hopelessly self-aggrandizing," she continues, making a mock face.

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 28 2005, 06:00 PM

The Moonguard nobles didn't have spies in Ald Raathim, but they kept tabs on the goings on at Daruhn.

When they heard that Loranna had been appointed Grand Duchess, they scoffed. That barmaid, outranking me? Impossible...

Helseth, it seemed, had lost his mind.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 06:01 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 28 2005, 06:45 PM)

"Emphasize that it is an honor for Ald Raathim, not you," Kethiah suggested with a smile. "That's what it is. The land is now a Duchy, and it just so happens you're in charge right now."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 06:07 PM

Reeds finished his drink, and decided to brave the mage's guild again, only this time going straight to the top.

He went to the guild, still a bright multicolored houselike shape, and asked for the magister.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 28 2005, 06:09 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 07:01 PM)

"Emphasize that it is an honor for Ald Raathim, not you," Kethiah suggested with a smile. "That's what it is. The land is now a Duchy, and it just so happens you're in charge right now."

"True," Loranna says, looking down at her belly for a moment. "I'm the one in charge right now ..." She smiles a bit, thinking about lovely ashen-skinned Nordic youths running through the castle.

"I'll prepare a bulliten by tonight," she promises. "Let's see, what else ... any new developments down south?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 06:17 PM

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

"One cannot simply come into the guild and demand to see the Magister," said the Breton woman in the Guild foyer. "If you'll tell me your name, and what you want to speak to Magister Zadion about, I can tell him --"

"Or we can save a little time," said Magister Zadion, stepping into the Guildhouse behind Reeds. He was a young Altmer, very tall and very thin, and he carried with him a bushel of weeds. He handed them to the woman. "These were choking up the mniver roots. Please burn them."

The woman looked to the Magister and then to Reeds, and left to do as she was told.

"Now then, sir," said Zadion. "What can I help you with?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 28 2005, 06:18 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 11:24 AM)

SummaryGoranthir, Prince of Firsthold, is undercover in Vvardenfell still. His story will shortly resurface.

******************************************

Kethiah had her merchant contact send word to Kratos in Molag Mar. According to one of Helseth's agents in Vvardenfell ("Agent G"), there was a large army gathering outside of Vivec near the ruins called Ald Sotha.

Summary:

Kratos and Ivelaes are in Molag Mar. The Grandmaster has recently received word from Kethiah of an army flocking near the ruins Ald Sotha.

Astien is in Ald Raathim, most likely to be found in the Temple of Dibella.
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Kratos sat at his desk, frowning. The news had come too fast for himself to grasp it. He was planning to attack Telasero, but now a large force was gathering just beyond his door step. Ald Sotha was not at all too far from Molag Mar.

There was no other choice but to prepare for battle.

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 06:24 PM

OOC Summary

Reichi is at the Nymph and Noggin, drinkin', eatin', and otherwise enjoying 'imself.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 06:26 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 05:17 PM)

"Well sir," Reeds began, "I'm having this problem, I can see things... for example, your guild is a multicolored building, most of the people walking around in here, including you, are covered at least some bit by it."

He recounted his experience in the bar and with the old guild member to Zadion as well.

Posted by: Daeyn Nov 28 2005, 06:27 PM

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

Daeyn fumbled with the many loose parchments and open books littering the quaint little desk he was occupying in the Mages' Guild Library. Shoving the many essays and notes into a cloth backpack, he sighed, cleared up the area, and briskly left the Library. Hopefully the alchemical report was good enough..

The Dunmer made his way through the hall, and was about to enter the foyer when he heard the voices of the Magister and an unfamiliar voice - perhaps an Argonian. Always one for peaking through the grape vine and being informed on everything, he stopped in the hall to fiddle with his travel pack, though this curious Dunmer's ears were certainly focused...

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 06:36 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 28 2005, 07:26 PM)

"Interesting, and this just started happening?" Zadion asked, and followed up the question with more about Reeds and the symptoms of his affliction, including his place of birth, the date of his birth. As he asked the questions, his long, nimble fingers created sigils in the air, rippling currents of magicka as his spells identified through restoration, alteration, mysticism, and the old school of thaumaturgy.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 06:39 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 05:36 PM)

Reeds answered his questions, scared almost beyond reason with the strange designs and patterns of color the mage created.

Posted by: Daeyn Nov 28 2005, 06:42 PM

Daeyn's eyebrows rose slowly at the unfolding conversation. How interesting! I've never heard of anything like that...

He edged closer to the semi-shut door, peering through the small opening in hopes of catching a glance at the Argonian. As quick as he had stepped forward, he stepped back, hiding himself in the shadows of the low-lit hallway, weary of the creaky floorboards.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 06:46 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 28 2005, 07:39 PM)

Reeds answered his questions, scared almost beyond reason with the strange designs and patterns of color the mage created.

Zadion nodded, and motioned to a small box with a key in it on the mantle. It flew into his hands, and he removed the key.

"Try opening this," he said, an eyebrow raised.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 06:49 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 05:46 PM)

Zadion nodded, and motioned to a small box with a key in it on the mantle. It flew into his hands, and he removed the key.

"Try opening this," he said, an eyebrow raised.

Reeds tried, he really did. The thing wouldn't budge.

"I can't, sorry," He said, throwing the box on the table.

The lid flew open.

OOC: back in an hour.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 06:53 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 28 2005, 07:49 PM)

Reeds tried, he really did. The thing wouldn't budge.

"I can't, sorry," He said, throwing the box on the table.

The lid flew open.
OOC: back in an hour.

"You are born of the Beggar's Nose in the shadow of the Tower," Zadion explained, as around them the room darkened and pinpricks of light seemed to form the tapestry of stars. "Why your gift has not manifested itself before now, I do not know, but if it had, you would have more control of it than you do ... I would not worry, though. In time you'll be able to detect enchantments and magicka by force of will, and the colors will not distract you any more ..."

He then presented Reeds with a bill. "Sorry, chap, but we have to keep the Guild's profits up."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 06:56 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 28 2005, 07:09 PM)

"Yes," Kethiah replied. "I only just now got some interesting information about Narsis, and the situation with the slaves there ..."

She described to Loranna the information she had been given from a very reliable source.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 28 2005, 07:00 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 07:56 PM)

Loranna listens to Kethiah with interest, a slow smile coming to her lips.

" ... You know, this gives me ideas," she says. "Those slaves are being held illegally, after all ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 07:08 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 28 2005, 08:00 PM)

Loranna listens to Kethiah with interest, a slow smile coming to her lips.

" ... You know, this gives me ideas," she says. "Those slaves are being held illegally, after all ..."

"That they are," Kethiah grinned. "Helseth and Dinara must know about it too ... Something worth discussing with them when you agree to the new title ..."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 28 2005, 07:14 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 08:08 PM)

"That they are," Kethiah grinned. "Helseth and Dinara must know about it too ... Something worth discussing with them when you agree to the new title ..."

"Indeed; I do believe I'm having an inspiration now," Loranna says, openly grinning. "Which is either very good, or else a sign that the mountain's going to blow its top again in the next month or so. I have a busy day ahead of me, it seems; I better get a mead now while I have a moment to wet my throat."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 07:18 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 28 2005, 08:14 PM)

Kethiah smiled, and led Loranna downstairs, where she poured the former barmaid, turned adventurer, turned Lady, turned Duchess, a mead. "On the house, your Grace," she said, and winked. "And you know I rarely say that."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 28 2005, 07:23 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 08:18 PM)

Loranna laughs, and quaffs her mead with gusto, enjoying the sweet taste. The problems she faced still loomed large, but for the moment, she had the beginnings of a plan, something that might help turn the tide of the war to their favor even. That was enough to bouy her spirits.

"To Ald Raathim," she says, making a belated toast. "And to the people who live here; and to the woman they roped into being their Duchess," she grins.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 28 2005, 07:34 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 28 2005, 08:23 PM)

"Here, here," Kethiah laughed, clinking Loranna's glass with one of her own. She rarely drank, but now seemed like a fine time to do so. At least one glass.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Nov 28 2005, 07:35 PM

pie

Posted by: niceguy5 Nov 28 2005, 07:44 PM

Summary

Dane has been on and off, visiting the Nymph and Noggin here and there, if only for a few drinks.

Lord Winston was sparring with some new blood, and from the looks of it, he whetted to put them in place.

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 07:58 PM

Molag Mar

Kratos roused the troops. They were to get ready and meet outside on the northern plain. The time Kratos had been planning was now.

They would prepare for battle now, and lay siege to Telasero by nightfall.

Posted by: syronj Nov 28 2005, 08:03 PM

While waiting for word from the Muatramer of possible missions or quests, Shaka was growing a little bored. He walked to the local Temple, now New Temple, and talked to the priests there.

Shaka was browsing through their small library when he received special permission to look through the Temple archives and armory.

Soon he was standing in some awe before a daedric warhammer. An acolyte took the weapon from its wooden stand and gave it to Shaka to heft.

"Veloth's Judgement," murmured Shaka to himself. Heavy as hell too. The warhammer had been specially crafted to kill vampires; it was rumored the Nerevarine had once wielded it in the service of the Temple. Shaka replaced it with respect.

Posted by: Meridia Nov 28 2005, 08:15 PM

'When one pens a letter, one must use vermillion ink' she thought. Vermillion was one of her favorate colours, after all. She begain, looking over her throne room, ever so finly. Her realm was colourful, but this room was a simple, gothic interior, the stain glass behind her, however, was magnificent, the Platinim floors were shiny, the roof covered in a mossac of art and Magic, 'The simplicities of life' she said simply as she finished the letter, 'Mortals face strife, they fight for what they believe in. But the sad thing is, that even once they have gained what they want,' she put the letter in an envelope, 'After a few years, it falls into war once more,' a seal on the envelope of her house, and the clap of her hands as a scamp entered the room, 'Deliver this to my dear Maranda, same way as last time'
The scamp took the letter and scampered off
'Drevious, are you there?' she asked
'Yes my mistress' the dark figure of the Daedric Duke appeared from the shadowy corner
'It is time to finish the mess we created. Prepare to dispatch'

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 28 2005, 08:30 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 07:34 PM)

"Here, here," Kethiah laughed, clinking Loranna's glass with one of her own. She rarely drank, but now seemed like a fine time to do so. At least one glass.

Isidor walked over to the women, and with a smile, kissed Kethiah. "Anything interesting on your news circut?"

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 08:36 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 28 2005, 05:53 PM)

He then presented Reeds with a bill. "Sorry, chap, but we have to keep the Guild's profits up."

Feeling somewhat cheated, he paid the magister and began to leave. Sensing eyes on his back, he spun around in time to see a door close shut. Walking over and pulling the door open, he was confronted with a dunmer, obviously listening in at the now open door.

"Enjoy the conversation?"

Posted by: Daeyn Nov 28 2005, 08:41 PM

Daeyn stumbled back a moment, almost dropping everything to the floor. With a flushed look on his face, he tried to collect himself as properly as he could. "Conversation? I beg your pardon, but I'm not quite sure what you're talking about... I was just returning to my quarters." His eyes darted from his pack, to the floor, to every crevice of the room. Changing the subject, he judged, was the best way out. "What brings you to the Mages' Guild? Is there anything I can do for you?"

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 08:43 PM

QUOTE(Daeyn @ Nov 28 2005, 07:41 PM)

"You do realize," said Reeds in a bit-too-friendly manner, "that you are a terrible liar. You know full well why I'm here, and yes, I would appreciate your help."

Posted by: Daeyn Nov 28 2005, 08:56 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 28 2005, 09:43 PM)

"You do realize," said Reeds in a bit-too-friendly manner, "that you are a terrible liar. You know full well why I'm here, and yes, I would appreciate your help."

Daeyn pondered for a moment before letting out a slow sigh. "Okay, okay, maybe I can help you." He peered around the corner to inspect the area. He lowered his voice to a whisper, "Only stewards and the Magister are allowed to conduct such business without proper permission... Guild rules. Meet me at the Drunken Guar in an hour or so and I'll try to help you the best I can."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 08:58 PM

QUOTE(Daeyn @ Nov 28 2005, 07:56 PM)

one hour later, Reeds sat in the Drunken Guar, taking in the room and comparing it, not favorably, to that of the Nymph and Noggin.

Posted by: Daeyn Nov 28 2005, 09:06 PM

Daeyn trudged in, escaping the light rain that began to pour outside. He appeared to be carrying a large number of books and articles of paper in his pack, which was slung over his shoulder. Pleasantly, he found this his "client" had already arrived.

"Hello again," he said half-heartedly. He situated himself at the table and called for a pair of flins from the publican. "I realize that this isn't the best place to meet, but it is farther away from the Guildhall, and likely none of my Guildmates will ever find themselves enjoying an evening here."

He paused for a moment as the flins arrived, slipped the publican a few drakes, and continued, "Well, I did a little research, and I'm afraid I didn't have much revelation. Your... case... is quite unique, and I've never heard of a star sign's abilities maturing late... if it even is related to star signs, that is."

Posted by: Arynel Nov 28 2005, 09:07 PM

The Breton Arynel entered the Drunken Guar and ordered a drink.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 09:08 PM

QUOTE(Daeyn @ Nov 28 2005, 08:06 PM)

"Are you telling me," Reeds said, waving the flin away with an excuse of 'bad stomach', "that The magister could have been wrong?"

Posted by: Daeyn Nov 28 2005, 09:15 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 28 2005, 10:08 PM)

"Are you telling me," Reeds said, waving the flin away with an excuse of 'bad stomach', "that The magister could have been wrong?"

Daeyn squirmed uncomfortably for a moment in his seat and then took another swig of flin. "It sure wouldn't be the first time," he mumbled to himself. He set his flin back down and replied, "It is possible that the Magister is incorrect. However, it is also possible that I am incorrect. From the symptons, as we shall call them, that you described, it does not even sound to me like it has anything to do with the simple detection spells. I don't believe they normally go to the extent that you're seeing... well, uncontrollably that is. But, you see, the different colleges of --" He cut himself short and went a little pink in the face, catching himself before he started to ramble on about different levels of Magicka and the different Colleges.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 09:17 PM

QUOTE(Daeyn @ Nov 28 2005, 08:15 PM)

"Continue, please." Said Reeds, seemingly wholly interested in this mage's opinion, while investigationg an orc's enchnted mace of the mer's left shoulder.

Posted by: Arynel Nov 28 2005, 09:21 PM

“Who can say whether what one man sees is false, and the other true?” Arynel interjected, “This is why mortals have two eyes, though they are too often both attuned the same way.”

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 09:23 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 28 2005, 08:21 PM)

“Who can say whether what one man sees is false, and the other true?” Arynel interjected, “This is why mortals have two eyes, though they are too often attuned both the same way.”

"yes, but if you could see what I am, you would quickly change your opinion methinks."

Posted by: Daeyn Nov 28 2005, 09:24 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 28 2005, 10:17 PM)

"Continue, please." Said Reeds, seemingly wholly interested in this mage's opinion, while investigationg an orc's enchnted mace of the mer's left shoulder.

OoC - The lore people will kill me for making stuff up and rambling about nonsense... O_O

"Well, you see... we cannot always control it as it is. Not always does mortal require to tap into the streams of magicka. It can be enabled through chance of birth and the sign you are born under. However, birthsign abilities are a rather dulled form of magicka.. I have never thought that the magicka naturally controlled by birthsigns could ever be in a such a... frenzic state... detecting magicka in every form in constant condition."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 09:26 PM

QUOTE(Daeyn @ Nov 28 2005, 08:24 PM)

"Well, you see... we cannot always control it as it is. Not always does mortal require to tap into the streams of magicka. It can be enabled through chance of birth and the sign you are born under. However, birthsign abilities are a rather dulled form of magicka.. I have never thought that the magicka naturally controlled by birthsigns could ever be in a such a... frenzic state... detecting magicka in every form in constant condition."

"Yay," Said Reeds halfheartedly, "that is all very inetersting, but is there a way to turn it off?"

Posted by: Arynel Nov 28 2005, 09:29 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 28 2005, 08:23 PM)

"yes, but if you could see what I am, you would quickly change your opinion methinks."

“See what you are, shall I?” Arynel mused, “Or shall you see the bitter bruise behind the sky?”

The Breton turned to Daeyn

“Magicka as a mage would use comes from Aetherius, a world of myriad possibility, entering into our world through the sun and the stars. Birthsign magic is borne from the position of the heavens, and thus the dominant constellation, during the birth of the individual.”

Posted by: Daeyn Nov 28 2005, 09:31 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 28 2005, 10:26 PM)

"Yay," Said Reeds halfheartedly, "that is all very inetersting, but is there a way to turn it off?"

"Of course it is, sera," he said warmly, giving Arynel a smile as if he were simply a child interrupting the adults.

"Eh, well..." One more swig of flin. "...I'm not entirely sure... I have a few... eh, well... theories. You could try a dispel spell.. though they wear off quickly.. or perhaps an item enchanted with the complete ability of draining magicka... though that would cost quite a fortune." Daeyn sighed and shrugged. "I'm no expert... give it time perhaps. All magicka needs to return to the source sooner or later."

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 09:32 PM

Molag Mar

Kratos surveyed his army, gathering supplies, strapping on their armor, and packing down the siege equipment for travel. There would be bloodshed that night, lots of it.

The early morning sun was partly being covered by clouds; Ivelaes was helping his company gather rations for the march. He was nervous, as everyone would be before marching to battle, but he knew it was for the good of Morrowind.

The Grandmaster made his way down from the canton as he left one of his commanders in charge of the remaining recruits, soldiers, and the citizens of Molag Mar. He ordered the lines to be formed as they gathered the last supplies and finished packing the siege equipment.

The drums and trumpets sounded; the booming sound of many footsteps was heard as the march was initiated. There would be time before they reached Telasero, but they would most likely reach it by nightfall if they kept a steady pace.

Ooc: If your char was in Molag Mar and you want to join the battle, assume that he/she is marching too.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 09:33 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 28 2005, 08:29 PM)

"It seems you've been called, my firend" Reeds said to Daeyn.

QUOTE(Daeyn @ Nov 28 2005, 08:31 PM)

"Eh, well..." One more swig of flin. "...I'm not entirely sure... I have a few... eh, well... theories. You could try a dispel spell.. though they wear off quickly.. or perhaps an item enchanted with the complete ability of draining magicka... though that would cost quite a fortune." Daeyn sighed and shrugged. "I'm no expert... give it time perhaps. All magicka needs to return to the source sooner or later."

"Dispel dosn't work, just turns me colors like the rest of you mages, and I don't think this is using any of my magicka, as I would have run out by now."

Posted by: Arynel Nov 28 2005, 09:37 PM

“Each have eyes, and each eye sees, and some with different hues or none to paint the world,” Arynel said, “All vision is illusion.”

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 09:44 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 28 2005, 08:37 PM)

“Each have eyes, and each eye sees, and some with different hues or none to paint the world,” Arynel said, “All vision is illusion.”

Reeds quietly turned his back to this strange man talking in riddles.

Posted by: Shardie Nov 28 2005, 09:44 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 29 2005, 01:37 PM)

“Each have eyes, and each eye sees, and some with different hues or none to paint the world,” Arynel said, “All vision is illusion.”

'A very wise man you are, you see far more than you let on you do' a dark elf in a dark, hooded robe interjected, at least he looked like a dark elf... it was like he had just appeared out of nowhere beside them... 'I must go, its dangerous around here,' he turned and left the tavern

Posted by: Daeyn Nov 28 2005, 09:44 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 28 2005, 10:37 PM)

“Each have eyes, and each eye sees, and some with different hues or none to paint the world,” Arynel said, “All vision is illusion.”

"You certainly seem to know a little about magic," the Dunmer said as the publican carried away his empty flin bottle. "For an outlander," he added casually.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 09:45 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Nov 28 2005, 08:44 PM)

Reeds no longer trusted his eyes, as he was sure they were playing tricks on him while looking at the person who just walked away.

Posted by: Arynel Nov 28 2005, 09:49 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 28 2005, 08:44 PM)

Reeds quietly turned his back to this strange man talking in riddles.

“Why do you turn around?” Arynel asked, “How can you be sure by turning you will not then find my there also? I am in all places,” the Breton glanced towards Daeyn before adding, “and from all places.”

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 28 2005, 09:51 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 28 2005, 08:49 PM)

"Good night," said Reeds curtly, "If you are really in all places, please leave my room in the Nymph and Noggin alone."

Walking out of the bar, he muttered to himself, "psycho."

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 09:55 PM

Ald Raathim

Astien strolled into the Nymph and Noggin. He had been splitting his time between the Temple of Dibella and the tavern ever since he came to the city. He was eager to meet new people and make friends.

He ordered a drink and wandered around the bar for awhile, stopping at the table of a strange Dunmer. "Hello, Sir. My name is Astien Dalomax, i'm new to Ald Raathim. Mind if I take a seat?" He asked, smiling.

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 10:01 PM

"Go right ahead," Reichi replied. "I'm Reichi Sari, I'm..not so new here. I've been here since Loranna took over after Jazbet's death." Reichi then realized a newcomer might not know who Jazbet was. "He was the former lord of Ald Raathim," he added.

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 10:04 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 09:01 PM)

Astien raised an inquiring eyebrow. "Really? I would like to meet this Loranna. I take it Loranna is a female Dres of this city?"

"But, it is good to meet you none the less, Reichi. What exactly do you do here in Ald Raathim? By the way, I am a healer dedicated to the Temple of Dibella, thanks to my Lovely Lily." He smiled.

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 10:11 PM

"I don't do much. I used to be a Morag Tong Assassin a few years back but quit," Reichi replied, with a calmness as if he was talking about having formerly being a fisherman or some other mundane job. "House of Dibella's a fun place. The Lady's a part of the Temple too, so you'd have common ground with her."

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 10:20 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 09:11 PM)

"Glad to hear it, Reichi. Maybe i'll meet her soon enough. So, you were an assassin then? You make it sound as though it were an everyday thing, I find that interesting. I would never think of an assassin's guild as a common thing. Here, let me buy you a drink." He offered with a friendly smile.

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 10:22 PM

"Obviously you haven't been in Morrowind long enough," Reichi replied with a grin. "Make that drink a Sujamma."

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 10:26 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 09:22 PM)

"Obviously you haven't been in Morrowind long enough," Reichi replied with a grin. "Make that drink a Sujamma."

The drink came to Reichi. "No, indeed I haven't. I've only been here a few days. The only people i've met are Isidor and my Lovely Lily Maranda, and a strange fellow named Bob. You are an addition to that list now. I came here from Alcaire, High Rock. Are you native to Morrowind?" He asked, sipping his brandy.

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 10:31 PM

Reichi nodded, and took a sip of his Sujamma. "High Rock, I've been there a few times. Nice place," he said. "I'm native to morrowind, so I can see why assassins don't seem so mundane to you, the only assassins out there are freelancers and the Dark Brotherhood, bot of course, are illegal. We got assassins here still because of the Armistice."

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 10:34 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 09:31 PM)

"Yes, I understand that Morrowind is one of the strongest provinces of Tamriel. Although, this war is changing that rapidly. That is what attracted me here to Ald Raathim, I can't miss out on some good adventure." He smiled.

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 10:36 PM

"Ald Raathim is a good source of adventure, yes," Reichi replied. "Loranna's a magnet for heroes and adventurers and crazy ass [censored]." Reichi took another swig of his Sujamma.

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 10:38 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 09:36 PM)

"Ald Raathim is a good source of adventure, yes," Reichi replied. "Loranna's a magnet for heroes and adventurers and crazy ass [censored]." Reichi took another swig of his Sujamma.

Astien grinned as he heard Reichi's comment. "Sounds like a spot of fun. I understand that Vvardenfell is almost completely controlled by the Indoril and Redoran, is that right?"

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 10:41 PM

Reichi nodded. "Aside from Molag Mar, I think they have pretty much all of it," he replied. "They're hella good fighters them Redorans and Indoril."

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 10:45 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 09:41 PM)

Reichi nodded. "Aside from Molag Mar, I think they have pretty much all of it," he replied. "They're hella good fighters them Redorans and Indoril."

"I've heard stories and legends about the Great Houses of Morrowind. From what i've heard and what you say, I think you aren't joking." Astien looked serious for a moment.

"Would you by chance know anything about the Mages Guild here in Ald Raathim? I was thinking of joining there as well. Unless they have enough healers in this city." He asked, putting his polite smile back on.

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 10:49 PM

"I don't know much about the Mages' Guild, really, but theres one around somewhere," Reichi said. "Joining them might be a good idea, I'm not sure on this, but it is my guess they know more of restoration than Dibella's folk."

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 09:49 PM)

"I will remain loyal to the Temple of Dibella. Joining the Mages Guild wouldn't hurt that, I don't think. Maybe i'll wander around for awhile and come across it by mistake; that seems to be the way I find everything." Astien said, nodding his head as if to himself.

Posted by: syronj Nov 28 2005, 10:55 PM

QUOTE(Clavicus Vile` @ Nov 28 2005, 10:32 PM)

Molag Mar

The drums and trumpets sounded; the booming sound of many footsteps was heard as the march was initiated. There would be time before they reached Telasero, but they would most likely reach it by nightfall if they kept a steady pace.

Shaka marched near the column's head, not far away from the officers. Although he had had occasional doubts over the years about the goals of those he served -- Fighters Guild, Temple, Imperial Cult, now the New Temple -- his adventuring blood was up again. Shaka found himself singing an old soldier's song, with the refrain:

"The King commands and we'll obey/
Over the hills and far away/
Over the hills and far away."

Sixth House remnants, he mused to himself. I thought they had perished years ago, with the Nerevarine's triumph. They must be among the last ash slaves left in the world. Ought to put them in a zoo, if they weren't so dangerous.

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 10:56 PM

"Temples generally don't care what you're a member of, unless its another religion, or something contradictory to the temple's beliefs. Like being a Necromancer and worshipping Arkay..." Reichi shrugged.

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 11:00 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 09:56 PM)

He was happy to hear this. He didn't want to upset the priests and priestesses of Dibella. "So, what do you do all day in Ald Raathim? You seem as though you could accomplish alot if you tried."

"Where are my manners? I'm probably boring you with all of these questions. Maybe you'd like to ask me a few?"

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 11:04 PM

"I generally just laze about all day," Reichi grinned. "Assassin work amasses one a fortune fairly quickly. As for questions, I don't think I'd have any for you."

Posted by: Clavicus Vile` Nov 28 2005, 11:07 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 10:04 PM)

"I generally just laze about all day," Reichi grinned. "Assassin work amasses one a fortune fairly quickly. As for questions, I don't think I'd have any for you."

"Well that's fine. I guess i'll go tour around for awhile. Maybe i'll see you around again sometime? Good bye, Reichi." Astien rose from his chair, nodded to him, and left to look around a little more.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 28 2005, 11:12 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 10:04 PM)

"I generally just laze about all day," Reichi grinned. "Assassin work amasses one a fortune fairly quickly. As for questions, I don't think I'd have any for you."

"Assassins are fine and good. But a true, noble profession is the art of preparing sustenance in the most artistic of manners. Have some food, my fine, toothy friend." Bob offered food fit for dunmer to Reichi. "A horse by any name is still a horse. As are scribs."

Posted by: Tricrux Nov 28 2005, 11:16 PM

Diamond smiled at Reichi and Astien as they spoke and she wiped down the bar.

Later that day she brought the completed paintings of Anya and Reichi to Kethiah. To reiterate Anya, Reichi, Goranthir, Isidor, and Kethiah are all on the Wall now. Diamond doesn't want to do Grand Duchess Loranna or General Allerleirauh yet.

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

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 12:12 AM)

"Horse?" Reichi asked, eyebrows raised. "You got horse, and it hasn't all been eaten yet?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 28 2005, 11:33 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 28 2005, 10:19 PM)

"Horse?" Reichi asked, eyebrows raised. "You got horse, and it hasn't all been eaten yet?"

"A simple need left unspoken. But I did not say this. Please do enjoy, for that is my only wish."

Posted by: Aki Nov 28 2005, 11:36 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 12:33 AM)

"A simple need left unspoken. But I did not say this. Please do enjoy, for that is my only wish."

Reichi nodded and began eating the meal Bob so graciously provided, hoping that it wasn't some Nord's horse and aforementioned Nord wouldn't come storming in and attack either himself or Bob. Maybe merchants started carrying horse meat, or something. Where it came from, it was good.

Posted by: Shardie Nov 29 2005, 01:45 AM

On a rock, on the road to Telasero a Dark hooded dunmer sat, playing a strange Ocarina. As he looked up the road, he saw a large force marching towards his rock. Yet he continued playing his haunting melody...

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 01:49 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Nov 29 2005, 02:45 AM)

As an auxiliary, Shaka was able to break ranks and investigate the dunmer. He double-timed over to the hooded stranger, then walked the last few yards more cautiously. Some kind of sentry perhaps? ............

"What brings you here, serjo?" he asked. "You've probably figured out by now where we're headed."

Too late, Shaka felt the music sap his will. He cursed to himself but remained on his feet.

Posted by: Shardie Nov 29 2005, 01:57 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 29 2005, 05:49 PM)

He stopped playing, 'Tell me, if you were asked to kill your friend, would you? If one messes in the domain of gods, one will be burnt. Thats the law, and I have been charged as its executioner' he said this whist looking aimlessly into the distance, his eyes focused on the army following Shaka, and then at the Argonian himself, 'Dont look at me that way, Im not your enemy, yet' there was emphisis on the Yet, 'but should you not be worrying about domestic matters rather than persuing distant hares? There is a saying, he who hunts two hares will loose both,' a hand went out, 'My name is Drevious, Daedric Duke of the first order'

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 02:03 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Nov 29 2005, 02:57 AM)

Despite his better judgement, Shaka found himself shaking the daedroth's hand. A cold feeling had settled into the pit of his stomach. "Your spell is powerful indeed . . . Duke? I find that I can't even put my hand to the Spear right now, to use against you."

"You speak in riddles. Who is the friend that you must slay? Or is it one of my friends? . . . Either way, it would be wrong."

"Have you been given a charge by an even higher daedroth to slay someone? Don't you have free will enough to refuse?"

Shaka felt the unreality of the situation. The army marched on to Telasero, a few men and women glancing their way but confident in their numbers.

Posted by: Shardie Nov 29 2005, 02:07 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 29 2005, 06:03 PM)

'Oh, the spell effects have ended when I stopped the music, it must just be the lingering of the spell. Music is by far the most powerful magic, it can move peoples heart better than any command spell'

QUOTE

"You speak in riddles. Who is the friend that you must slay? Or is it one of my friends? . . . Either way, it would be wrong."

Riddles? No I speak rarely in riddles, but you may percieve them as such,'

QUOTE

"Have you been given a charge by an even higher daedroth to slay someone? Don't you have free will enough to refuse?"

'One like me does not have free will' he finished, a semi depressed look on his face, 'One like me is bound to them'

QUOTE

Shaka felt the unreality of the situation. The army marched on to Telasero, a few men and women glancing their way but confident in their numbers.

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 02:17 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Nov 29 2005, 03:07 AM)

'One like me does not have free will' he finished, a semi depressed look on his face, 'One like me is bound to them'

"I'm sorry somehow, Drevious," said Shaka. "The fact that you're warning me, at least, says something in your favor. But your allegiance to the daedra above you must be even more ironclad than my loyalty to Loranna and Ald Raathim."

"Two hares," he mused. "You must be referring to Anya and Telera." If not for the aftereffects of the music's spell, Shaka would be truly alarmed.

"I have to rejoin the expeditionary force. I hope when we meet again, it won't be as adversaries then either. Try to fight this . . . writ you've been given. Or at least warn your target, the way you've warned me today."

Posted by: Shardie Nov 29 2005, 02:23 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 29 2005, 06:17 PM)

Drevious smiled, picking up his sword, 'I am afraid you misinterprite me, dear Shaka. Two hares can mean many things... why chase after a hare when a fox can strike at your camp? I shall leave these things for you to think over,' he turned and started to walk away, 'We shall meet again, I am sure' those more intune to the waves of magic in the air could feel a massive turbulence, as the Daedra dissapeared

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Nov 29 2005, 03:23 AM)

His strings cut, Shaka sat down on the rock that Drevious had vacated. A Daedric Duke, he found himself thinking. That must mean he serves a Prince. But which one? By the Nine, that's a high rank . . . .

He spoke aloud to himself. "A metaphor, chasing two hares . . . He doesn't care about my personal life, that was stupid for me to assume that. Drevious is referring to the battle ahead, at Telasero, no doubt." But Shaka couldn't put the pieces together yet.

Shaka got to his feet and rejoined the vanguard of the force. One battle at a time, he thought.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 29 2005, 02:36 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 29 2005, 01:29 AM)

Shaka got to his feet and rejoined the vanguard of the force. One battle at a time, he thought.

Anya skipped over to Shaka, "So who was that pleasant gentleman, honey?"

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 02:43 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 03:36 AM)

Anya skipped over to Shaka, "So who was that pleasant gentleman, honey?"

Shaka forced himself to treat the matter lightly for the time being. Anya and he had enough on their plate this day . . . .

"Not a gentleman exactly, Anya, though courteous enough. That was Drevious, who claims to be a Daedric Duke. . . . I think I believe him, after feeling the strength of that music spell. I couldn't counteract it, was forced to just talk with him."

He ruffled her hair for a second. "I'll tell you more later. This day's work is enough for us. . . . "

Shaka looked at her intently. You don't know how much knowing you has meant to me, he thought. I won't let it end in the fortress we're going to take this day.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 29 2005, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 29 2005, 01:43 AM)

Anya grinned brightly, "Normally I'd press you further, because you're not letting on all you know. But I'm to anxious right now, there's about to be some fun ahead."

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 03:01 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 03:56 AM)

Anya grinned brightly, "Normally I'd press you further, because you're not letting on all you know. But I'm to anxious right now, there's about to be some fun ahead."

"That's the spirit," said Shaka. A strange thought flashed through his mind for a second: You'll have to put down the sword someday, Shaka.

He shook it off. That kind of thinking could get him killed.

Shaka wondered for a second about a future with Anya and Telera. Argonians marrying softskins was a sick joke at best, something from low farce. But a Redguard marrying mers . . . Not so ludicrous.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 29 2005, 12:56 PM

Jei-Set sat in a room at the nymph and Noggin, cleaning the blood off his face that ran from several scratched on the side of his snout. He would have to be more careful of the way he worded things to some of the females he thought, oh well, more scars.

Slashes-Wtih-Claws continued to train his many new recruits.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 29 2005, 05:05 PM

Ald Raathim

A new bulliten adorns the board at the Nymph and Noggin, bearing Loranna's seal:

A glorious new chapter in Ald Raathim's history begins!

By decree of the King Helseth and Queen Dinara, Ald Raathim is henceforth a Duchy of Morrowind, taking its place among the other duchies. This is a tremendous honor for our fair city, a testement to the indominable spirit of Ald Raathim's citizens; through our hard work and steadfast courage, our humble home has become one of the true shining lights in the providence.

With the new appointment comes new changes; Lady Dres Loranna Pyrel is now the Grand Duchess of Ald Raathim, new forts shall be built to better protect our people from bandits and the forces of Redoran and Indoril, new trade and culture over and above what we have already shall add to our prosperity. A celebration shall be held in honor of the occasion.

Again, we have shown that no matter what, we will continue to survive and thrive. Even in times of war, the people of Ald Raathim tirelessly build a new and bright future, shining bright to remind the world what good men and women are capable of achieving when they try.

Dres Loranna Pyrel, Grand Duchess of Ald Raathim

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 29 2005, 05:27 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 28 2005, 09:30 PM)

Isidor walked over to the women, and with a smile, kissed Kethiah. "Anything interesting on your news circut?"

Kethiah took Isidor's hand, and brought him out to look at the notice. "We better prepare for more feasting and celebration," she laughed.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 05:30 PM

Molag Amur Region: Just outside of Telasero

Kratos ordered the army to halt as Telasero came into view. They were facing the eastern wall, out of range from magicka and arrows. They began to set up the siege equipment; Ivelaes eyed their defenses, noting the many battlemages that dotted the ramparts on top of the fortress. Many young men filled the ranks, sons of the veterans that had fought at Molag Mar. Ones that wanted revenge for their siblings' lost lives. There would be much bloodshed, on both sides.

Kratos sent a messenger to Anya. She was to take as many men as she needed to try and circle around to the western wall, undetected, where the stronghold was less defended. They could then use the ladders to raise themselves to the battlements.

Kratos' mind was full of tactics, but this one seemed to be the most able to work. The clouds would help as well; Masser and Secunda were completely masked by them. It would be hard to spot even a large force, if they managed to stay quiet and far enough away from the fortress until they could make it to the wall.

The time would come to attack, but there was still some time to prepare before then.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 29 2005, 06:22 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 29 2005, 05:27 PM)

Kethiah took Isidor's hand, and brought him out to look at the notice. "We better prepare for more feasting and celebration," she laughed.

"Ah!" Isidor said, with a wide grin. "Wonderful news ... We need to get some bouncers or something for the noggin ... "

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 29 2005, 06:46 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 29 2005, 07:22 PM)

"Ah!" Isidor said, with a wide grin. "Wonderful news ... We need to get some bouncers or something for the noggin ... "

"No kidding," Kethiah winked. "We better make sure everything's nailed down."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 29 2005, 06:59 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 29 2005, 06:46 PM)

"No kidding," Kethiah winked. "We better make sure everything's nailed down."

Isidor smiled, and kissed her. "We've made a hell of a place here. All by ourselves. It still amazes me ... Anyway, any other interesting news you've heard about?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 29 2005, 07:11 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 29 2005, 07:59 PM)

Isidor smiled, and kissed her. "We've made a hell of a place here. All by ourselves. It still amazes me ... Anyway, any other interesting news you've heard about?"

Kethiah looked around to make sure no one else was in earshot. Of course, in the docklands of Ald Raathim there were always some folk nearby, so she lowered her voice: "Things may be heating up in Vvardenfell and down south in Narsis. Can't say for sure what any of it means, but some battles are undoubtedly to come."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 29 2005, 07:22 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 29 2005, 07:11 PM)

"Ooh ..." Isidor said, his grin widening. "Can I go, if there any? Well, not 'can I', as much as, is it all right with you if I do go?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 29 2005, 07:25 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 29 2005, 08:22 PM)

"Ooh ..." Isidor said, his grin widening. "Can I go, if there any? Well, not 'can I', as much as, is it all right with you if I do go?"

"I want you to be safe," Kethiah said, touching his cheek softly. "But I fell in love with an adventurer ... it wouldn't be fair if I tried to hold you back. We'll talk about it when the time comes."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 29 2005, 07:44 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 29 2005, 07:25 PM)

"I want you to be safe," Kethiah said, touching his cheek softly. "But I fell in love with an adventurer ... it wouldn't be fair if I tried to hold you back. We'll talk about it when the time comes."

Isidor smiled, softly, and they walked back inside.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 29 2005, 07:50 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 29 2005, 08:44 PM)

Isidor smiled, softly, and they walked back inside.

Crowds had already started to gather to discuss the news as they read the bulletin board. It was almost unbelievable that a tiny little hamlet, a backwater village no one but its neighbors had ever heard of, had become a Duchy, a Dukedom, in such a short time.

Music began in the garden behind the Nymph and Noggin as Kethiah organized the regular musicians to play Dunmer and Nordic tunes for both the posh, sophisticated crowd of the Nymph, and the rowdier, rougher regulars of the Noggin.

"Remember," she told the bartenders and barmaids seriously. "No free drinks, and keep your eye out for troublemakers."

Posted by: vaanic~one Nov 29 2005, 08:01 PM

stupendously late OOC Summary: Vaan's in mournhold....about to feel the wrath of a 15 yr old's anger.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 29 2005, 08:01 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 29 2005, 06:50 PM)

"Remember," she told the bartenders and barmaids seriously. "No free drinks, and keep your eye out for troublemakers."

"Mi'lady, none shall trouble this tavern. I have found a home on par with the Colored Rooms, and it is good. I shall watch over this with the eyes of the scrib and the ears of the kwama warrior, and keep it, and fair bar maidens, well." Bob said with a heavy, serious tone, tapping his Butcher knife and Curaiss.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 08:07 PM

Battle for Telasero

The lines were formed; mere minutes passed by before Kratos sent a small number of scouts with magick and archery skills in to test their strength. He frowned as he was told they couldn't get very far without having a hail storm of arrows and spells cast at them.

He ordered the giant wooden shields be placed in front of the ranks; they could stop arrows, but not magicka. Kratos wanted to avoid as much bloodshed as he could, but a charge was the only way to distract them long enough for Anya to get her force around to surprise them.

The charge was issued. The frontlines ran forward followed by the others. Ivelaes gripped his sword tightly as he charged forward with his father. A volley of arrows went forth; most ended up in the shields, others plunged themselves into the bodies of Muatramer. They were close to the walls now, but not close enough to get at the defenders.

The battle had begun, the battle for time.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 29 2005, 08:16 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 09:01 PM)

"Wonderful," Kethiah smiled, and then, when they were out of earshot, whispered to Isidor. "When did we hire a lunatic? Best keep our eye on him too."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 29 2005, 08:18 PM

Anya stared at the walls of the fortifications, surrounded by a select few, less than a dozen Muatramer and Shaka. Gah, too many sentries to place ladders. Ah well...

Anya motioned for a few Muatramer to bring her climbing rope. Smiling at Shaka, she looped the ropes around her belt and cast a Jump spell, followed by Invisible. "See you at the top, honey. I'll give the ropes a few tugs when you can send everyone climbing, wait for me when you get up there, all of you."

Bunching her legs, she lept to the top of the battlements, nearly overshooting. She slew the sentry that patroled this section, and quickly tied the ropes and jerked them. She crept along the battlements a little ways, making sure no other sentries would find them as the Muatramer made their way up.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 29 2005, 08:18 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 29 2005, 08:16 PM)

"Wonderful," Kethiah smiled, and then, when they were out of earshot, whispered to Isidor. "When did we hire a lunatic? Best keep our eye on him too."

"We hired him a few weeks ago. He cooks well, but I'd rather he didn't have the giant knife ..."

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 08:22 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 09:18 PM)

Bunching her legs, she lept to the top of the battlements, nearly overshooting. She slew the sentry that patroled this section, and quickly tied the ropes and jerked them. She crept along the battlements a little ways, making sure no other sentries would find them as the Muatramer made their way up.

Shaka had blackened those parts of his armor that weren't already ebony. He held off on using the Amulet of Shadows for now. The Argonian levitated to the battlements, but cast feathering spells on the rest of the party as they climbed, in order to speed their ascent.

He unsheathed the Glass kukri and crept forward with the rest of Anya's company.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 08:24 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 06:18 PM)

A young Redoran soldier spotted Anya and the others making their way across the battlements. He started to run to tell the others that they had been infiltrated.

Kratos had his soldiers cast light spells in the air to keep the enemies' attention on them. They were still being showered with arrows and spells, but the shields seemed to be holding up, apart from the fire spells eating through them.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 29 2005, 08:34 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 29 2005, 07:24 PM)

A young Redoran soldier spotted Anya and the others making their way across the battlements. He started to run to tell the others that they had been infiltrated.

Anya cursed lightly and gave the hand signal to hold the squad in place. Nocking an arrow, she followed the Redoran's path. In Bosmer style, she quikly drew the sting and release, sending the arrow arcing toward the would-be signaler.

She quickly issued some orders, keeping her eyes on the Redoran. "Keep hidden, I want five troops with me, and five with Shaka. Don't do anything to give yourselves away. Search for high ranking officers, essential supplies, and information, in that order. Don't do anything unless you have positive confirmation, there are too few of us to openly attack. Now go."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 08:40 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 06:34 PM)

The young Redoran soldier would never live to tell anyone. The arrow pierced him through the chest, causing a substantial amount of pain.

Five Indoril and Redoran battlemages patrolled not too far away from where they were on the fortress. Their hands began to surge with magick as they saw the young Redoran lieing dead.

Kratos urged his Muatramer on; finally a ladder managed to touch the wall and go up. The enemy reacted fast, doing damage to ladder at their fullest extent.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 29 2005, 08:40 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 29 2005, 09:18 PM)

"We hired him a few weeks ago. He cooks well, but I'd rather he didn't have the giant knife ..."

"Hazard of the profession, I guess," Kethiah giggled, and then got back to work, getting the place ready for the celebrating rowds that were beginning to fill both taverns.

(OOC -- Outta here for the night. Have fun partying or storming the castle!)

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 08:46 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 09:34 PM)

She quickly issued some orders, keeping her eyes on the Redoran. "Keep hidden, I want five troops with me, and five with Shaka. Don't do anything to give yourselves away. Search for high ranking officers, essential supplies, and information, in that order. Don't do anything unless you have positive confirmation, there are too few of us to openly attack. Now go."

Shaka signaled the direction he was going to take, and activated the Amulet of Shadows. The rest of his squad followed suit with chameleon spells or amulets. Soon a half-dozen ripples could be seen moving down the stone corridor, if the watchers knew where to look.

Shaka's nerves were on edge as they headed down into the fortress and began checking rooms; the stronghold felt claustrophobic, as if sentries could appear from around any corner.

As they began systematically clearing rooms, the squad found itself dispatching low-level warriors and hiding the bodies. No officers of note had yet been found, and the clock was running.

Posted by: niceguy5 Nov 29 2005, 08:46 PM

As the forward regiment was begging to break, Mr. Winston ordered his company forward, to fill the gap. Arrows and magikca whizzed by, a greater fireball bursted directly on a wooden shield, Mr. Winston and some men were taking cover in, leaving embers and splinters airborne. The impact prostrated Mr. Winston, but like a true commander he got to his feet and “Forward!” he issued.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 29 2005, 08:47 PM

Reeds was in the Nymph and Noggin, celebrating for the second time in a week. Only this time he was celebrating something personal; he had figured out how to control the colors.

In a fit of good cheer, he ordered a round for the whole bar.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 08:51 PM

QUOTE(niceguy5 @ Nov 29 2005, 06:46 PM)

Many Muatramer fell courtesy of arrow and spell fire. Kratos couldn't do much but cast a fortify strength spell on a few Muatramer around him. A few more ladders went up as the first collapsed due to fire spells.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 08:52 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 29 2005, 06:46 PM)

A large force was fast approaching Shaka's location; they were headed outside to reinforce the battlemages. They would most likely be found unless they made their way back up to the higher levels.

Posted by: Shardie Nov 29 2005, 08:57 PM

Maranda walked into the Nymph and Noggin once more carrying a piece of parchment. the difference being, that this parchment was an envelope, a vermillion envelope. She had read it twice, it was adressed to her, the stamps had a picture of Dagon on them. She had never seen a letter like this, and wanted to open it somewhere where many people were, just to be safe. She seeked out Isidor

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 29 2005, 09:01 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Nov 29 2005, 08:57 PM)

Isidor was hauling a particualy obnoxious drunk out of the tavern, when Maranda came in. Tossing the man out to the street, he turned to Maranda. He bowed, and said, with a conspiratorial wink, "What happened with you and that young Breton, from a few nights ago?"

Posted by: Shardie Nov 29 2005, 09:12 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 30 2005, 01:01 PM)

'Oh the usual. I managed to get his soul signed up to the Temple of Dibella, like I planned... but thats not why Im here,' she put the vermillion envelope on the table, face up, with her adress,
"Maranda Biennie,
Temple of Dibella,
Ald Raatham
Morrowind
Nirn
9009723

She had no idea what the last number was... but she continued none the less, 'I think it could be related to that other vermillion parchment I picked up, its the same handwriting and everything... even the smell of the pigment is the same'

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 29 2005, 09:19 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Nov 29 2005, 09:12 PM)

Isidor laughed, and walked with Maranda over to a table, where they sat down. After looking over the envelope, he noticed a postmark over the stamp, that said, Colored Rooms, post office, Oblivion.

He raised his eyebrows at this, and turned to Maranda. "Did you see this?"

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 09:22 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 29 2005, 09:52 PM)

A large force was fast approaching Shaka's location; they were headed outside to reinforce the battlemages. They would most likely be found unless they made their way back up to the higher levels.

Although the squad was still in chameleon mode, Shaka managed to get their attention and start retracing their steps to the upper level of the fortress. He managed to grab the papers from a desk in one of the common areas first.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 29 2005, 09:22 PM

Anya dropped the lieutenant as he clutched his collapsed throat. She nodded to the others. She wanted to cause the most amount of damage. Anya wanted to cut off the head, and watch the body of the Redoran defense thrash. She pointed at the two adept snipers, and posted them to windows. "You see a good target, fire your bow, and don't let them find you, keep moving."

Anya took the remaining few Muatramer, and started towards the heart of Telesaro.

Posted by: Shardie Nov 29 2005, 09:26 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 30 2005, 01:19 PM)

'No, what?' she looked at the postmark, 'ohh, I know what this must be! It must be that bust enhancer I ordered off Oblivi-vision when I was at the Gauntlet of Heros. Ive been wondering when that would come...' she ripped open the letter, and out fluttered a single sheet of parchment and an amulet, 'So this is the bust enhancer, is it? It looks different to what I thought it would... I wonder what the letter says

'Rebellion. That is all it is, nothing but mear rebellion. The Humans and Elves are showing the baselessness of themselves, Chaos rules. It is in this world, I am offering you this, Maranda Biennie, This is a writ on your life. You must complete your objective before my assassins reach you. You do remember what that is, dont you? You must slay the Lich, Manaviro.
M'

'And thats all it says... so... I dont get my bust enhancer? And what is this amulet?' her hand moved down to put it around her neck...

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 09:29 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 07:22 PM)

The five battlemages that had been investigating the area came across Anya and her soldiers. Their hands began to flash with magicka; launching spells at them.

The charge was starting to show success, something Kratos thought impossible. A few Muatramer had managed to make it up the ladders and began hacking away at the defenders, distracting them as more ladders went up.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 29 2005, 09:31 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Nov 29 2005, 09:26 PM)

Isidor took the amulet off of Maranda's hand. "Now, Maranda, dear, I love you, but, putting on a necklace from Oblivion, after being told there's a writ on your life, is not the smartest thing in the world."

He turned the amulet around in his hand, and said, "Take this to an enchanter, or a mages' guild, get it examined."

Posted by: Shardie Nov 29 2005, 09:35 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 30 2005, 01:31 PM)

'I guess not' she pocketed the amulet, and read the letter over again, 'So how is your family, the kids doing well? You dont have any flin do you?' she pulled out some money

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 29 2005, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Nov 29 2005, 09:35 PM)

'I guess not' she pocketed the amulet, and read the letter over again, 'So how is your family, the kids doing well? You dont have any flin do you?' she pulled out some money

Isidor smiled, and said, "It's on me. Just don't tell Kethiah, yeah? The kids are good, the tavern's good, everything's good. I hope you'll be in town for the wedding."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 29 2005, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 29 2005, 08:29 PM)

Anya tossed up her hands and started casting any of the alteration sheilds she knew.

Brashly leaping towards the battlemages, she pulled out two daggers and started slashing the enarest one. The Dagger of Judgement left them weak and low on enduance, and the other dagger pestered them with a low paralyze spell, the other three Muatramer lept into the fray as well.

Posted by: Shardie Nov 29 2005, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 30 2005, 01:39 PM)

Isidor smiled, and said, "It's on me. Just don't tell Kethiah, yeah? The kids are good, the tavern's good, everything's good. I hope you'll be in town for the wedding."

She took a swig, 'I should be, but you know, I really should get around to hunting down Lichy... and for that, I'll need a possie... I think the best way to get him, though would be to lure the Lich out of hiding, lure him with the very thing he is looking for... Now where could I get a possie?' wondered Maranda aloud as she walked out of the tavern with her flin

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 09:45 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 07:41 PM)

The battlemages didn't go down as quick as she probably would have liked. They were very strong, storng enough to cast dispel and make Anya's dagger enchantments null and void.

They dropped back into spell casting range again; charging their attacks and letting them fly.

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 09:52 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 29 2005, 10:45 PM)

Shaka's squad rounded a corner and saw the firefight. So much for stealth, he thought; but Anya's mission had gone well until this point, as far as he could judge.

He and his five troops stopped trying to maintain chameleon, and joined the battle. Shaka reached behind his neck and, touching the Spear of Bitter Mercy, called up a storm atronach.

There was the thump of displaced air and the smell of ozone. The golem appeared behind the stronghold's defenders and, before they could react, grabbed a hapless Redoran and snapped his neck.

Shaka was fighting in quarters too close for fire spells. He unslung the Spear and waded in.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 10:04 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 29 2005, 07:52 PM)

The large force was very close now. The five battlemages were surprised by the golem, they were dead in mere seconds. The reinforcements would no doubt find the bodies and become suspicious if they left them there.

The battlements had become overrun with Muatramer as the clouds parted allowing Masser and Secunda to shower the area with light. Kratos stood firm, slaying Redoran and Indoril left and right. The tide of battle was turning in their favor.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 29 2005, 10:08 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 29 2005, 09:04 PM)

"Shaka, thank the Nine you made it. If you'd be so kind as to keep the the corridors clear, I've got some business to finish."

Anya grabbed the three remaining Muatramer from her group and started back to the operations room. It wasn't too far from where the battle finished, and with any luck, they wouldn't have set up extra security.

Posted by: Funcokler Xerow Nov 29 2005, 10:16 PM

Ald Raathim, just outside the Nymph & Noggin

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 29 2005, 09:01 PM)

QUOTE(Shardie @ Nov 29 2005, 09:41 PM)

The 'obnoxious drunk,' Silian Famalius, wasn't so wasted that he didn't overhear the young Breton's spoken thought. I'll have to try and remember her, he thought, as soon as I sober up. He tried to stand, but quickly gave up when his legs refused to work. You know what, this is a nice place to rest, I think I'll just stay here for a while. Silian passed out.

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 10:20 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 11:08 PM)

Anya grabbed the three remaining Muatramer from her group and started back to the operations room. It wasn't too far from where the battle finished, and with any luck, they wouldn't have set up extra security.

Shaka, the golem, and the squad finished the remaining defenders. They dragged the bodies into a nearby barracks room and hid them from any reinforcements that might be coming.

The six infiltrators then ran up the last flight of stairs to the stronghold's roof. Shaka was surprised to see how brightly it was now lit by the moons; but the battle seemed to be, if not over, at least past the worst of it.

Leaving three Muatramer to guard the stairs, Shaka took two soldiers below to guard the corridor until Anya's squad returned.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 10:36 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 29 2005, 08:20 PM)

The Muatramer had finished off the last defenders on the battlements. Victory seemed to be at hand. Kratos stood on the wall, holding his sword up to the Muatramer still below; they cheered, loudly.

The battle was not over yet, however, the large force of Indoril and Redoran made their way to the door above.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 29 2005, 10:49 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 29 2005, 09:36 PM)

Anya quickly opened the door to the heart of the Stonghold. Quickly, she threw several daggers with various short-lived area effect spells like Light, Blind, Paralyze, etc.

She had the Muatramer take down the security guards, which couldn't ready themselves in time, the chameleon spells coupled with the enfeeblements. Anya sprinted straight for the general, locking his arms behind his back, and bringing a very sharp dagger to his neck.

Very quickly, the fight stopped, and the Redorans and Indorils froze. "Drop the weapons, and I might not fatally harm him." To emphasize the seriousness, she took a small dagger and stabbed him in the side, between the cracks of his armor. "Call off all your soldiers if you want to keep your limbs."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 29 2005, 08:49 PM)

The commander trembled with fear. He called off the guards and started to cry. He was one of those commanders that didn't deserve to be one, hiding behind his forces, letting them get slaughtered while he sat in a quiet secure room.

The large force crept ever more closer to the outside and Anya's location.

Posted by: syronj Nov 29 2005, 10:53 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 29 2005, 11:36 PM)

The dunmer and Imperial troopers with Shaka had been trained well. They waited tensely for Anya's return, but kept their discipline.

A Muatramer said to Shaka, "The siltstrider's leavin the station, sir. I hope the lieutenant finishes up soon . . . ."

"Don't call me sir," replied Shaka. "You men did well tonight. Anya will make it back."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 29 2005, 08:53 PM)

Kratos and Ivelaes made their way with a number of Muatramer to Shaka's location. Their armor was dented and some parts covered in blood. "This night goes well for us." He smiled.

Kratos' smile turned to a frown as he heard the loud noise of pounding feet coming up inside of the fortress. "Prepare for contact. Make your swords at the ready." He ordered, drawing his sword once again.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 29 2005, 11:04 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 29 2005, 09:52 PM)

"[censored] coward." Anya muttered, hitting the commander on the back of the head with the pommel of her dagger.

"Tie up the rest of the people, kill any that struggle, even a little." Anya ordered, while she tightly bound the commander, removing any enchanted items and putting a constant effect paralyze peice on him. "I'll secure the room."

Posted by: Solin Nov 29 2005, 11:09 PM

Solin watched as the small ship glided over the gentle waves of Ald Raathim's harbor, making south for the open sea. The clouds of the night sky drew shut swallowing the previously moonlit ship in darkness, leaving it obscured from even the keenest of sight. The Dunmer enjoyed the darkened harbor for a moment longer and then turned to make his way back into town.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 29 2005, 11:14 PM

Telasero

Kratos motioned the rest of his troops with his sword. They spread out and waited for the enemy to emerge from the depths of the fortress.

The enemy emerged from the door. They poured out onto the fortress. The Muatramer immediately pounced on them. Swords swinging, blows glancing off of shields; the shear force of the Muatramer was too much, their numbers too great. The door only allowed a few to come out at a time, this was an advantage for Kratos, they began to push them back.

The Redoran and Indoril began to fall, a few at a time. The fight was too far in Muatramer favor.

Posted by: syronj Nov 30 2005, 12:08 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 30 2005, 12:14 AM)

Telasero

The Redoran and Indoril began to fall, a few at a time. The fight was too far in Muatramer favor.

Shaka's spear was a blur as he slashed into the enemy, standing with the Muatramer. They continued to push the foe back and down the stairs.

Anya must still be with their officers, thought the battlemage. As they emerged into the upper floor of the fortress, Shaka shouted "Fire in the Hole!" and sent a Greater Fireball exploding down the length of the hallway. Most of the Redoran and Indoril failed to reflect it, and the Muatramer were prepared for the spell.

The air was sucked from everyone's lungs for a moment, and many of the foe had become human torches. Shaka helped the Muatramer to give them a faster and perhaps more merciful end.

The battle stayed hand to hand, sword and mace; archery wasn't called into play.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 30 2005, 12:17 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 29 2005, 10:08 PM)

Shaka's spear was a blur as he slashed into the enemy, standing with the Muatramer. They continued to push the foe back and down the stairs.

Anya must still be with their general staff, thought the battlemage. As they emerged into the upper floor of the fortress, Shaka shouted "Fire in the Hole!" and sent a Greater Fireball exploding down the length of the hallway. Most of the Redoran and Indoril failed to reflect it, and the Muatramer were prepared for the spell.

The air was sucked from everyone's lungs for a moment, and many of the foe had become human torches. Shaka helped the Muatramer to give them a faster and perhaps more merciful end.

The battle stayed hand to hand, sword and mace; archery wasn't called into play.

The Redoran and Indoril force was no match for the large numbers of Muatramer pouring down the tight hallway. Spells were cast, men lost their lives. They were falling fast.

The force crumbled; some tried to turn and run back into the depths of the fortress, The Muatramer didn't allow it. They continued the onslaught until the threat was finally over. The enemy stragglers were mopped up and given quarter if they surrendered.

A loud cheer echoed up through the stronghold which led to cheer outside. The day had been taken by the Muatramer. They still had the strange Sixth House leads to follow, but the battle was over.

Posted by: syronj Nov 30 2005, 12:21 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 30 2005, 01:17 AM)

A loud cheer echoed up through the stronghold which led to cheer outside. The day had been taken by the Muatramer. They still had the strange Sixth House leads to follow, but the battle was over.

Shaka leaned on the Spear to catch his breath, then moved to help heal the wounded, both Muatramer and enemy.

Now to find Anya and her squad.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 30 2005, 03:59 PM

Reeds had finished celebrating and was thinking. He was sick of adventure for now, and his purse wouldn't be full much longer if he kept staying here without a job. This town was nice enough, and there didn't seem to be too much competition in the same area...

Reeds decided to try and open another bookstore.

But for that, he would need money, and quite a bit of it. He didn't know anyone with that much cash to spare, short of buisnessmen, bankers, tavern owners, adven....

Tavern owners, hmm.

Walking up to the bar, he asked for Isidor, saying that he had a 'buisness proposition' for him.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 30 2005, 04:02 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 30 2005, 03:59 PM)

Isidor was told by a busboy that he was needed, so he made his way to the bar, and the Argonian standing there.

"Can I help you with something, serjo?"

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 30 2005, 04:04 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 30 2005, 03:02 PM)

Isidor was told by a busboy that he was needed, so he made his way to the bar, and the Argonian standing there.

"Can I help you with something, serjo?"

"Well yes..." Reeds began. He never was good at this, "I am in need of a... loan. For a proposition. Er, buisiness. I mean buisness. Proposition. A buisness proposition."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 30 2005, 04:07 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 30 2005, 04:04 PM)

"Well yes..." Reeds began. He never was good at this, "I am in need of a... loan. For a proposition. Er, buisiness. I mean buisness. Proposition. A buisness proposition."

Isidor smiled, then considered. "Well, as I'm not the most competent business person, we should probably discuss this with the co-owner ... Let me find her." Isidor sent off a barmaid to look for Kethiah.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 05:31 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 30 2005, 05:07 PM)

Kethiah was out by the garden, making sure the revelers weren't trampling on her precious herbs. "How's the situation inside?" she asked with a weary smile.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 30 2005, 05:34 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 30 2005, 05:31 PM)

Kethiah was out by the garden, making sure the revelers weren't trampling on her precious herbs. "How's the situation inside?" she asked with a weary smile.

The barmaid smiled, and said, "It's calmed down for the most part. Isidor wanted to see you -- he's talking with an argonian gentlemen about some business."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 05:46 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 30 2005, 06:34 PM)

The barmaid smiled, and said, "It's calmed down for the most part. Isidor wanted to see you -- he's talking with an argonian gentlemen about some business."

Leaving the barmaid outside with orders to keep people away from the herb beds, Kethiah made her way inside. She took Isidor's hand, and gave her other to Reeds. "Kethiah. Pleased to meet you, serjo."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 30 2005, 05:51 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 30 2005, 04:46 PM)

Reeds shook her hand. "Milady," he began, the nervousness beginning to drain away, "I have a buisness proposition for you and your... buisness partner. I wish to open a bookstore in the area, and I, unfortunately, lack the capitol to start it. I was wondering if I could get a loan from the bar in exchange for a percentage of the profits. A partnership, if it were."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 05:57 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 30 2005, 06:51 PM)

Kethiah nodded her head noncommitally, but Isidor, who knew her better, could tell she was interested. "Are you envisioning a general subject bookstore, or a rare book store, or a bookstore commited to one particular subject?"

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 30 2005, 06:01 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 30 2005, 04:57 PM)

"well," siad Reeds with some thought, noticing a kindred spirit, "I've had my initial stock for some time now, and still haven't managed to look at them all." Recalling some of the volumes he had in his possesion that had helped him control his 'problem', he added, "It certainly won't be an ordinary bookstore."

"Mostly a general bookstore, but there will definately be some interesting things in there as well."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 06:03 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 30 2005, 07:01 PM)

Kethiah nodded again. Another good answer. "After your inventory is depleted, do you have contacts for more? Having stuff to sell now is good, but if you want to keep the shop going, you'll need to be able to restock pretty quickly ..."

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 30 2005, 06:08 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 30 2005, 05:03 PM)

"That is one of the problems I'll have to face, as my only contacts I have are from my old suppliers in Northern Cyrodiil. Although I am sure that they have contacts to others a bit more suitable for Ald Raathim, we're a pretty friendly bunch, us booksellers, I could have a large supply base within the month. Until then I can use my old contacts in Cyrodiil."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 30 2005, 06:14 PM

Telasero; Day after the battle

The fight went well for the Muatramer. Many had been lost, but it wasn't as devastating as the aftermath of the Battle at Molag Mar. The bodies were gathered and given burials; prisoners were locked down in the lower levels of the stronghold, to be transported to Mournhold or another prison site later. Some would be traveling to Molag Mar with the Muatramer.

Some remaining Sixth House creatures had been found in the fortress and exterminated. There were probably more, but they would be found none the less.

Kratos had garrisoned a portion of his army at Telasero, leaving the command in Commander Winston's hands. He believed that Winston would be able to handle it. Kratos would check in again, but for now he would have to return to Molag Mar.

The remaining Muatramer army formed their lines. The victory theme was sounded and they began the march home.

Ooc:If your char participated in the battle and you want them back in Molag Mar, assume they're on the march as well.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 06:17 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 30 2005, 07:08 PM)

Kethiah looked to Isidor. "Well, I think Ald Raathim needs a first class bookstore. The biggest issue I could see would be in getting new copies in. With the war, shipping becomes a real issue, and its good to have more than one supplier ... Maybe I could introduce you to a merchant or two I know who might be able to help. All importers come through the Nymph and Noggin to pay their excise taxes and negotiate sales, so if there's someone who can get us more books, they'd be here ..."

"How much gold would you need?" Kethiah asked.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 30 2005, 06:21 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 30 2005, 05:17 PM)

"Any help you can provide me locally would be greatly appreciated." Reeds replied, "As for gold... I'll need money for a building... get some shelves in there... probably 10 or fifteen thousand, depending on what kind of realty I can get."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 30 2005, 06:29 PM

Loranna had taken the Guild Guide to Mournhold to meet with Helseth and Dinara, to formally accept her new title. While in Mournhold, she took the opprotunity to talk to both worthies regarding some ideas she had ...

Now, she enters the Nymph and Noggin, looking excited. She looks around for people.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 30 2005, 06:32 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 06:29 PM)

Isidor waved over to Loranna, with a smile.

He hadn't said much, because Kethiah was a far superior business person, and his opening his mouth would probably mess it up somehow.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 06:32 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Nov 30 2005, 07:21 PM)

"Isidor and I will have to discuss the finances, but I think it's a very good idea," Kethiah nodded. "I'll set you up with some meetings in the meantime. Let's keep this between us until a location has been found and we're about ready to open. The idea's too good, and we don't want someone else to open up the first real bookstore in Ald Raathim before hand ..."

Posted by: niceguy5 Nov 30 2005, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 30 2005, 06:14 PM)

Mr. Winston watched as the main army left the stronghold Telasero, the sun was setting in, a beautiful site up from the battlements. He turned around to one of his lieutenants.

“Numbers?” He asked

“Around 200 strong, maybe more, sir.”

“Good…” Mr. Winston turned his head, inspecting the stronghold from the distance “Let’s restore the defenses lieutenant, gather all the enemy weapons and replenish supplies.”

The young lieutenant was nodding as he jotted down some notes.

“Don’t take any notes, just get it done.”

“Right.”

Mr. Winston was a simple minded man, his age was getting to him on the battlefield but he was a great mental commander. Always making sure the troops were faring well.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 30 2005, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 30 2005, 05:32 PM)

"Thank you." Reeds said, joy bubbling up into his voice, "I am forever at you and your family's service. As for a location, I had an idea about that..."

OOC: Tes, you should have gotten a PM about it already.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 30 2005, 06:36 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 07:29 PM)

Slashes-With-Claws enters the Nymph and Noggin after a long day of training his men. He approaches the bar and orders a Heshkal, suddenly noticing Loranna's bright hair he turns to her and bows, "Greetings my la... your grace."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 30 2005, 06:39 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 30 2005, 04:32 PM)

Isidor waved over to Loranna, with a smile.

He hadn't said much, because Kethiah was a far superior business person, and his opening his mouth would probably mess it up somehow.

Astien noticed a few people gathering, on of them was Isidor. He decided to stroll over and introduce himself.

"Good day to you. My name is Astien Dalomax. I practice the arts of healing. I was most recently inducted at the Temple of Dibella." He smiled, bowing.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 30 2005, 06:43 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 30 2005, 07:32 PM)

Isidor waved over to Loranna, with a smile.

He hadn't said much, because Kethiah was a far superior business person, and his opening his mouth would probably mess it up somehow.

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 30 2005, 07:36 PM)

Loranna smiles to Isidor and Slashes-With-Claws, saying "Hail, my friends. how goes the day?"

She notes Reeds and Astien and nods politely, saying "Hello serjos; I don't believe we've been introduced. I'm Dres Loranna Pyrel, Grand Duchess of Ald Raathim." She smiles a little bit, still enjoying the novelty of her new title.

Posted by: syronj Nov 30 2005, 06:44 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Nov 30 2005, 07:14 PM)

Telasero; Day after the battle

The remaining Muatramer army formed their lines. The victory theme was sounded and they began the march home.

Shaka headed east with the others to Molag Mar. He was a little quiet, thinking of the Sixth House remnants they had wiped out. Shaka had never explored a Sixth House lair during the years Dagoth Ur had been alive; few did and lived to tell the tale. He had gone through an abandoned cave once, months after the Nerevarine had cleaned it out.

The Sixth House was disturbing to Shaka. More unnatural even than vampires or necromancy . . . . At least vampires kept many of the trappings of humanity. The cultists destroyed by Nerevar Reborn had vountarily given up all their possessions, even clothing, in the name of Dagoth Ur.

The ash slaves slain at Telasero weren't in the same league as days gone by, as far as Shaka could judge. But the images from their lair would take a long time to get out of his head.

Shaka glanced at a box travelling on a Muatramer wagon. He had even found a Sixth House bell hammer. Shaka planned to take it back to Ald Raathim instead of donating it to Molag Mar.

The columns trudged east, the Inner Sea to their right. Suran lay west of Telasero, but had gone unvisited by the expeditionary force. Shaka still didn't know how much was left of that once-scenic coastal town, presumably buried in rivers of mud or ash by Red Mountain's eruption. Suran was probably rebuilding, as Vivec City and so many other places were attempting.

Posted by: stargate525 Nov 30 2005, 06:45 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 05:43 PM)

She notes Reeds and Astien and nods politely, saying "Hello serjos; I don't believe we've been introduced. I'm Dres Loranna Pyrel, Grand Duchess of Ald Raathim." She smiles a little bit, still enjoying the novelty of her new title.

"Grand Duchess?" Reeds asked, gulping. Apparently there was more to this tavern than a good reputation. "Then it is you whom I have to thank for the lovely night of celebration last night."

Reeds introduced himself more formally.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 30 2005, 06:48 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 04:43 PM)

"Greetings then, Your Grace. I hope this day finds you well. Ald Raathim has certainly been friendly to me, I will return the favor." He continued to smile.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 06:49 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 07:43 PM)

"How was the investiture ceremony in Mournhold, your Grace?" Kethiah asked. "Short and sweet?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 30 2005, 06:50 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 07:43 PM)

Loranna smiles to Isidor and Slashes-With-Claws, saying "Hail, my friends. how goes the day?"

Slashes was glad to see Loranna. "Things are well. The training of the many new recruits we have gained from the former slaves is good. Any new news of the war your grace?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 30 2005, 06:56 PM

Loranna grins to Reeds and says "Thank the Quenn and King actually; the title was their idea, I just threw the party in honor of it. And yes," she continues, turning to Kethiah, "the ceremony was short and sweet; about as short and sweet as you can get while still being ceremonial."

She gives Kethiah a look that says she has additional news to say in private, her eyes flicking to Reeds and Astien briefly.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 07:03 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 07:56 PM)

Kethiah got the look and at the same time saw one of her favorite merchants, a fat but friendly Imperial who ran regular shipments between all along eastern and central Tamriel. She introduced Resartus to Reeds, and told them to discuss the matter.

She then excused herself to talk to the Grand Duchess.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 30 2005, 07:12 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 30 2005, 08:03 PM)

When they were alone, Loranna speaks quickly. "The King and Queen agreed with our ideas about freeing the slaves in the south," she says. "We'll start with a raid on Narsis, organize groups to harass the supply lines for Bodrum Mora and Kragenmoor. Further plans will develop as we get intelligence from your contact in Kragenmoor."

"Spread the word quietly that we've got a mission; I don't want to tip our hand too early to any enemy spies," she says. "I hope to hit Narsis within the next few days at most, the sooner the better."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 07:14 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 08:12 PM)

"Something that might be useful," Kethiah said, nodding. "I've discovered someone I'm pretty certain is a double agent. We could spread to him misinformation that we're planning on attacking, say, Tear. Get the opposition to organize along the wrong front ..."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 30 2005, 07:18 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 30 2005, 08:14 PM)

"Who would this be?" Loranna asks. raising her eyebrows. A cold chill runs down her spine for a second.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 07:23 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 08:18 PM)

"Who would this be?" Loranna asks. raising her eyebrows. A cold chill runs down her spine for a second.

"Don't worry, no one you know," Kethiah replied. "An Argonian who seemed to have a lot of information, but too much of it was contradictory to what I had heard before ... So I checked up on him, and his connections to Moonstone and the New Church, and the Redoran and Indoril through them, sound pretty definite. I haven't done anything about it yet though ... I figured it's better to test out the waters, and see if we can't get some misinformation across before he's useless."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 30 2005, 07:28 PM

Molag Mar

The Muatramer army passed over the bridge; cheering was heard throughout the canton. People were celebrating the victorious return of their home army.

Kratos' mind was still on the army gathering at Ald Sotha. He would need to reinforce Telasero, the soldiers left there were only a few hundred. They wouldn't hold up if the spiy's information was correct.

Kratos and his son made their way to Anya, Telera, and Shaka.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 30 2005, 07:29 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 30 2005, 08:23 PM)

"True, true," Loranna concurs, a slow smile crossing her lips. "Hmm ... an attack on Tear sounds like a good story. I trust you've got something delightfully believable to feed our hapless double agent."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 30 2005, 07:40 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 08:29 PM)

"Not yet, but we can think of one when we've made other plans," Kethiah grinned. "Let me wait 'til I hear back from Kragenmoor."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 30 2005, 07:43 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 30 2005, 08:40 PM)

"Not yet, but we can think of one when we've made other plans," Kethiah grinned. "Let me wait 'til I hear back from Kragenmoor."

Loranna accepts Kethiah's suggestion. "Right then. We'll need the latest intelligence on Narsis while we're drawing up our team, and while that's going on, we can arrange for supplies for the soon to be formed raiding parties ..."

The conversation swiftly turns to a discussion of details and plans ...

Posted by: Loranna Nov 30 2005, 07:50 PM

And this seems a good place to make a new topic.

LOCK ON!!!

Loranna

Posted by: CCNA Nov 30 2005, 08:49 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 30 2005, 05:50 PM)

And this seems a good place to make a new topic.

LOCK ON!!!

Loranna

Yes, enjoy, have a nice day!