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Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 06:58 PM

Loranna's Notice: Yes, I know there are two sets of rules right now; we are currently revising the boilerplate intro section, and this is a work in progress.

(yes I know I'm being slow in the revision; please be patient

RP Rules:

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:

Loranna's Roleplay, while an open roleplay where everyone is invited to join, is not a limitless or unregulated game. There are rules we have set ourselves that make roleplaying easier and more enjoyable for everyone of us. Please take the time and read the following guidelines carefully and, more importantly, act according to them.

1. Have fun!

2. Fun does not mean you can do whatever you want, though.

Let us please clarify some points. 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:

Affecting other characters:
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.

Major Events:
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.

For the purpose of coordinating this RP, backstage fun and discussing current and future events, we have established a chatroom on chatspike.net, chatroom #Loranna_RP. We strongly recommend that you have a glimpse in there, since it is the easiest and most convenient way to discuss characters and settings, explain rules, plan and give you the background information you need to play in this RP. You can find information on how to join the chatroom ((((//HERE\\)))).

Here are various other rules, tips and information you should take time to read before joining this RP:

1. Background History:

Loranna's RP has accumulated a rich background history. Of course, no-one can know all that has happened in this RP, but it is important that you have at least an idea about the major events that took place during the last one-and-a-half years. There are a few posts of Loranna that explain the history of the RP from her character's viewpoint and a summary of the events in the RP is in progress, you can find them ((((//HERE\\)))). Another summary is available as text file from Nalion, please ask via our chatspike channel or per PM to Nalion for the time being. We are working on a more permanent solution to provide this information.

The chatroom #Loranna_RP on chatspike is probably the best and fastest way to get yourself informed about the RP, just ask the moderators and long-time players there if you need any information. They will gladly help you. It is also very advisable to read up on the most recent posts and threads to become a grasp of what is happening right now in the RP. This will significantly help you in finding a way to join the action and will reduce the probabiliy of mistakes.

2. Reading and catching up on the RP:

We're a dedicated lot of players, and we love this RP. This means we put a lot of effort in our posts, do a lot of planning and discussing to create our plotlines. This requires time and dedication. And we require this of you as well. This means, take your time to read the posts of the other players and take the time to catch up on the plot if it progressed while you were away. This simplifies your rejoin into the action. It is also a sign of respect to the other players. If you don't have the time to read their posts, why should they bother with yours, then?

Again, please let me repeat this, for it is very important. If you are not able or willing to put time and at least reasonable effort in this RP, think again whether you want to join this RP or not.

3. Gathering information

Gather information about the RP, be it asking in chat, by reading older posts and getting up to date on the history or by asking via PM. No-one can know everything, sure, but everyone can ask about what happened. We're glad to assist! Again, this can not be done without some interest in the ongoings in the RP, effort and a good bit of dedication.

4. Roleplaying

Roleplaying doesn't just involve making your character say something (in-character chat). It also has a descriptive element. Motions and emotions of your character, worries, joys, mimics, movements... we want to see them! Describe how your character acts, this gives you a better grasp of your character and will help your fellow players build up a relationship to your character. It's not only action and big fights we have here in this RP, there is a major social aspect to it as well.

5. Posting

Try to take your time to post. Yes, we are aware that there are hectic scenes, like in big combats, where some things move faster, but is it in general a good idea to look over your post again to check it. Yes, we know it sounds stupid and obvious, but please care about spelling, punctuation and grammar. They are not just things you learned in school once to forget afterwards. We are no decryption experts. Those grammar rules have their meaning, and there are tools out there to help you(word spell checker for example). Again, the chat is a perfect way to ask for
time and coordinate with other players if you have problems.

6. Character control / multiple characters

Once more, about controlling characters that belong to other players: You cannot control a character that is not your own (with a few exceptions, like having talked to the player of the character beforehand). This means most of the time the following:

* In combat, you can only try to attack another character, but whether you hit him or how much damage is inflicted is up to the player of the character, and only him/her.

* This applies to healing or helping the character as well; feel free to try and offer help to a character, but let the other player describe the effects of the healing/helping.

* Especially in combat, you have to work closely with the other players, the chatroom is the best and easiest method to discuss these things.

Another thing related to this topic is referring or speaking to other characters whose players are not online. If possible, try to avoid involving characters when their player is not present. It ties down your character while waiting for the other player to come back, and you don't know whether the respective player has other plans when he is back.

Additionally, avoid generating scenes where you involve a character, affect him with an action and finish the action before the player can react (stealing, attacking, casting spells or similar actions). Example: No running up to someone, rob him and run away to safety all in one post. This is a no go.

Controlling multiple characters. We have no written limits on how many characters you may control; the limit is you. In general, it is very advisable that you stick to one character when you are new to RPing. When creating a character, it is VERY important that you consider your character carefully. Again, this has something to do with effort and dedication. It is generally a bad sign if you join up, post a couple of posts and then say you are bored with this character and make a new one. Other players might get annoyed greeting and introducing their characters to a new character when it is obvious that this character will not last long because the player gets bored with the new character. This RP is a social RP as well, and it is very difficult to socialize with a character that is badly played, where you can see by the style of writing that the player is already bored with the character and will throw him away at the next opportunity. RPing is all about characters and your character is your "representative" in this RP, your voice, your arm, your mind. Please take this into account when creating and playing your character.

As a general rule of thumb, use only one character until you feel comfortable with him, can control him, have fun with him and the character is established in the RP. The rest will run automatically after a while when you get more confident and experienced in RPing.

7. Secret plans

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. Examples: Your character suddenly remembers that he has a castles all over Tamriel and calls in troops to help. Or: Your character suddenly reveals he is a spy of the Emperor and knows everything.

8. Ingame consequences of character actions:

Morrowind the game was rather lenient when it came to direct consequences after a character's action. This is not the case in our RP. There are laws and local customs, and there are guards and other authorities that are there to enforce them. So, starting tavern brawls, stealing, murdering, open assault and all other related actions are very likely to be persecuted and punished (this can go up from your character ending up in jail, being banished or to be executed). This doesn't mean that there are no murders or thefts in the RP, but it does mean that if you do that, be aware of the consequences your character will have to deal with.

9. Additional helpful information:

Please make sure that you read the following posts of Allerleirauh ((((//link here\\)))), dealing with some of the above mentioned rules, as well as the hints on character generation done by Loranna ((((//link here\\)))). Please take the above mentioned rules and information into careful consideration, they will help you in joining this RP quickly and are useful to avoid problems. And more importantly: act according to them!

** Not following the above advice will only result in two things: your post is likely to be completely ignored by everyone else as if it did not happen and/or you are asked to leave the RP. This is obviously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing them and act according to the rules mentioned above. **
Thank you, and have fun!

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:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE NEW!!!

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

To help you get up to speed, here is http://www.tc.umn.edu/~rhod0091/lrp/temp.html. 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 SUN'S HEIGHT IN THE RP (i.e., July)

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, pre-attack on Ald Raathim.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/Shardie/MorrowindMap.jpg are the current borders, post-attack. Note; this map is a work-in-progress.
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Summary for Loranna: Loranna is in Ald Raathim, having spoken with Magister Zadion as she intended, and getting a chance to meet the former vampire turned human vampire hunter, Morvath Pisquine. Despite having come to request permission to search the castle, Morvath left without doing so, differences of opinion with the Duchess regarding the use of torture on vampires; Loranna fears she has not seen the last of the quiet vampire hunter, however.

Meanwhile, Zadion has related horrific news; Tel Dresori, domain of Dres Minsero, has been taken over by vampires, who openly rule the land. Minsero himself, an apparent pawn of the vampires, has disappeared, and Loranna plans on asking her friends to help mount a rescue and destroy mission to take Tel Dresori back for the living and save those not yet fallen.

Gram Pyrel, on the other hand, has completed the mission to find Sivartus's grandfather's hidden study, and hopefully in the process discover a usable land route for Ald Raathim. He is currently hanging out with an odd Khajiit woman the party found on the way.

And Loranna the player is learning how to count

Posted by: stargate525 Jan 30 2006, 07:00 PM

Summary for Reeds: Reeds is, like the last two threads, working in his store.

Summary for Valerius: After pursueing someone who wasn't who he thought he was, Valerius is wandering the streets of Ald Raathim.

Posted by: apocolipseLater Jan 30 2006, 07:02 PM

OOC: Summary

Dar'Tessir, male Suthay-Raht Nightblade is in the Nymph & Noggin, listening to and, in his mind, speculating about the rumors that someone or something is hunting children in Ald Raathim.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 07:09 PM

Summary: Anya has just finished hunting down and killing a vampire that had been feeding off of children with another. Unfortunately, the second vampire escaped. She is now heading to the castle, weary from a bout of anger, to clean up and report to Loranna.

Anya sat in the bath, scrubbing away the last of the blood. The nice thing about armor was it helped to keep her cleaner, unfortunately, she had only worn her cloak. When she was clean, she laid back, and waited for her clothes to be returned. Her mind reeled from the accusations, more than she thought possible.

She smiled when the servant returned her clothes. Drying off and getting dressed, she made her way to Loranna.

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 30 2006, 07:18 PM

Summary for Erenius:

After giving the books he hurriedly shoved into his satchel while the others pilfered the place as well for items of interest for Sivartus, he went upstairs to grab a fresh change of clothes, his previous set having been ruined due to the lightning that knocked him across the room at that cave. Erenius is sitting alone at a table, as usual, ponderring the cave, nursing a strong drink, and his back.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 07:20 PM

Anya arrives soon after Magister Zadion takes his leave. A tired-looking Loranna admits the Bosmer vampiress, flashing a strained smile and welcoming her in.

"Hello Anya; your timing is excellent," she says, motioning for Anya to sit down. "What have you to report, dear?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 07:25 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 06:20 PM)

Anya sat down, "Well, I'd like to submit a semi-successful mission report."

She went over what occured that evening, glossing over certian details, such as the time between the tracking, and what exactly occured during the fight. She did go in length how he seemed to be working with another.

She paused for a moment, then spoke up frowning, "There were children there, Loranna. All of them dead. I'm sure the fire got to the bodies before anyone else could. And I- I let the other get away."

Posted by: syronj Jan 30 2006, 07:32 PM

Shaka was wandering near the tent-city within Ald Raathim. The campfires glowed like an echo of the constellations strewn overhead. At the worst of the city walls' breaches, warcrabs stood guard; most with only limited mobility, if that.

He debated to himself how the city would house its internal refugees; would they have to build with wood, as stone would probably be more expensive and harder to procure?

Shaka couldn't get the news he had read on the Nymph's signboard out of his head. Children disappearing, being butchered . . . . It was depraved.

Their short trip to the mage's lair had shown them some encouraging possibilities, though. Shaka could almost picture a web of hidden trails helping to supply Ald Raathim during this war. Maybe they could build underground or heavily camouflaged supply depots, guard shacks, field hospitals along the way of this network too. Not his call.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 07:36 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 30 2006, 07:25 PM)

Loranna listens in silence, thinking about her recent meeting with Morvath, and about sucked-dry corpses of children - and for a brief second, of the former Void Vampire, Bosriel. It takes her several long moments to speak again, and when she does, her voice and her expression reflect a blend of grief, anger, and weariness to break one's heart.

" ... I have even worse news, I fear," she tells Anya. "I spoke with Magister Zadion and found out what's going on at Tel Dresori. It's been almost completely overrun by vampires. He spoke of Dres Minsero being under their control and attacking him, of vampired children chasing him in the streets, of the few remaining living folk huddled in fear ..."

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 07:40 PM

I didnt get a chance to write in my diary last night, the party I was at was so nice, I slept in! Anyway, I heard Llana and her new patrons are up to nasty things... why would they want her to make a copy of the Carmoran Usurper when they could easily buy it from a shop? Faryon was in Vivec, and is preparing for his World Tour to drum up support for the Fledgiling Alliance. Frist on his list, the Imperial City where he will butter up the hiers of the Diamond Throne, and then to Wayrest to sign a contract with the devil. Im finding life in Cheydinhal quite plesant, its cosmapolitan without that big city feel... Tomorrow, I go looking for houses for sale...

Posted by: stargate525 Jan 30 2006, 07:41 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jan 30 2006, 06:32 PM)

"Hail, friend." Valerius came out of a side road and matched paces next to the argonian, "What brings you out here on a night like this one?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 07:46 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 06:36 PM)

Anya's face hardened, "So that's what he was doing in Tel Dresori."

"What's going to happen to Tel Dresori, Loranna?"

Posted by: syronj Jan 30 2006, 07:49 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Jan 30 2006, 08:41 PM)

"Hail, friend." Valerius came out of a side road and matched paces next to the argonian, "What brings you out here on a night like this one?"

"Evening, Valerius. I couldn't sleep yet, just got back recently from scouting an area west of the city. . . . You know, seeing the warcrabs filling in at the wall makes me wonder how many more are still out there. If the rebel Alliance ever tries to take the city again, with a similar force, they'll probably succeed. We only have half the defenders we once had."

"There are trails in those woods that might have future possibilities, though. What if we built a network of trails, camouflaged, for transport on foot and by wagon?"

Shaka went on to outline some of the possibilities: underground guard posts, healers, couriers . . . . It would take a special kind of warrior to live and fight from tunnels for months to come, perhaps years. . . . .

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 07:52 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 30 2006, 07:46 PM)

Anya's face hardened, "So that's what he was doing in Tel Dresori."

"What's going to happen to Tel Dresori, Loranna?"

"We can't let the vampires run rampent there," Loranna says. "There are people who need to be rescued, and we can't let the vampires have a whole city to claim as a safe haven." She sighs. "We're going to have to break their hold on it, somehow ..."

She pauses a moment, then changes the subject. "Morvath Pisquine introduced himself to me while Zadion and I were talking. He wanted to search the castle for traces of vampires. He's a more tragic figure than I realized at first; he's a former vampire himself - but he and I disagreed on the use of torture and so he left, though I think he might still be around Ald Raathim for a time. Be careful if you encounter him; he has no mercy left for vampires. Not even the ones trying to resist becoming monsters."

Posted by: stargate525 Jan 30 2006, 07:55 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jan 30 2006, 06:49 PM)

"Trails? Tunnels?" Valerius pondered, "You know, one of my duties when I was in Cyrodiil was to make sure that a local mine was kept running. They had this most interesting system of carts on two iron rods that they would put the ore on and send out of the mine. Perhaps we could utilize those for movement as well?"

Posted by: syronj Jan 30 2006, 08:03 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Jan 30 2006, 08:55 PM)

"I hadn't thought of that," mused Shaka. The two men walked by the refugee camp, muted voices all around them like surf. "Maybe it could be done. There are probably enough miners, smugglers, rangers, poachers and the like who could add their expertise."

"I'm not talking some king's highway, of course. The underground facilities would probably be miles apart, not continuous for the length of the trails. But it's a thought, to have a means of supplying Ald Raathim difficult to root out."

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 08:08 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 06:52 PM)

Anya grimaced, "Thank you for the warning. I'll keep on the look out, but if he shouldn't do anything if he values his life."

Anya gave a half-snarl, "Let me go to Tel Dresori. I'm not a child-killer, not like them. No matter what they say."

Posted by: Nalion Jan 30 2006, 08:17 PM

Summary

Nalion

Nalion, a Breton mage in his mid-thirties, currently stays at Ald Raathim after his visit to Firsthold. He recently discovered a book that gave some insights into contracts. He had been wounded in the battle of Ald Raathim, but he has mostly recovered. As a side effect of his fight in the battle, he seemed to have lost his ability to cast magick and has since tried to regain it. The last days, the mage had been practicing magic again, almost similar as an apprentice.

Gistral

Gistral is a Redguard warrior, who often acts as a scout, hailing from Lainlyn in Hammerfell. In aid to Ald Raathim, he has brought a few Redguard companions to help rebuild and defend the city. He has been engaged in building and organizing a temporary tent village and has recently participated scouting a possible path to bring in goods and supplies to Ald Raathim secretly and without the enemy noticing. He is currently out in the woods, scouting this prospective route.

Dana

Dana is a female Redguard bard and healer, who had joined Gistral when he set out to help Ald Raathim. She has taken up healing duties first, then she helped as best as she could in the reconstruction. During her spare time, she likes to look after children while their parents are out working, singing songs for them and telling stories.

Posted by: stargate525 Jan 30 2006, 08:18 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jan 30 2006, 07:03 PM)

"Difficult to root out," agreed Valerius, "And difficult to halt. If there are any cave networks in the area, we would have a head start, and if what you say about the trails is right, we could conceivably set up dozens of alternate routes through the forest."

"The thing is where to begin, and how to keep something like this away from redorans while its under construction."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 08:20 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 30 2006, 08:08 PM)

Loranna's eyes narrow a little.

"No one's going to Tel Dresori alone, Anya," she says. "This is too big for any one of us to handle; we need to organize a group to go there."

" ... And I know you're not a child-killer, Anya. You don't need to prove it." Loranna holds out her hand to Anya, her expression softening into a small smile.

Posted by: syronj Jan 30 2006, 08:28 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Jan 30 2006, 09:18 PM)

"Yes. . . . The odd thing about this is that I'm not suited for this kind of combat; I prefer to fight above ground. All we can do is pass the idea along, maybe to the Imperials in town as well as Loranna and her staff. Loranna first, but she's swamped these days as it is."

"Well, thanks for the talk, Valerius."

After the discussion with Valerius, it occurred to Shaka that he was thinking in too grandiose terms. Ald Raathim would be lucky to get one or two trails for supply, not underground forts or cities. But possibly they would find a few more caves, if nothing else, in the months ahead.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 08:31 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 07:20 PM)

Anya's eyes shifted for a moment, then her face relaxed and she took Loranna's hand, "I know Loranna- it's just, I don't know. You know how I feel. It was hard, having him accusing me of being no better."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 08:43 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 30 2006, 08:31 PM)

"I know, dear, I know," Loranna says, squeezing Anya's hand reassuringly. "Allie warned me about this before; war taxes everyone's morals, makes even good people do terrible things."

Her expression becomes haunted as she says "Tel Dresori may well prove that point to all of us ..." Then, she sighs and shakes her head.

"The fact that you can feel horror at the sight of the dead children tells me you're not a monster," she says quietly to Anya.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 09:08 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 07:43 PM)

"My problem isn't from a war." Anya remarked, standing up, "I can think of a few people that wouldn't hurt a child, and yet would be told they did despicable things."

"I'm going to go try to but a stop to the flow of vampires in the city while we wait. When you're ready to attack Tel Dresori, just let me know."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 09:11 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 30 2006, 09:08 PM)

Loranna grimaces a bit. "Good point," she admits, getting up and stretching.

" ... Is it night or day out right now? I'm starting to lose track," she says. "I better head down to the Nymph and let the others know we've got more problems coming up ..."

She pauses. "Oh ... uh, the castle should be searched for vampires as well. Morvath was particularly worried there'd be a certain clan waiting for my unborn child ..." She tries to smile, but worry and weariness shine through her eyes.

Posted by: Aki Jan 30 2006, 09:14 PM

OOC summary

Reichi Sari has returned from helping Sivartus find his Granfather's study, and has learned of the rumors about something hunting Ald Raathim's children, and how many were found dead in a Smithery.

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Reichi frowned at the news, leaning back in his chair at the Nymph and Noggin. Killing children? Not only vile, but below one's skills, hunting and killing a child was akin to hunting and killing a scrib. A blighted scrib missing half its legs. There was no skill involved. But perhaps, that might give him insight into who or what did it. Either they lacked the skill to kill an adult, liked killing children, or it was a predator and needed a easy meal. Something that presented no risk to the predator.

He took a swig of his drink. Furthermore, unless said killer was a clutz, something caused that fire besides it. Hrrmm...

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 30 2006, 09:14 PM

Erenius finds himself on the docks, double checking the supplies in the wharehouse, whatwith there being little in the city to do at the time, his men busy throught manning the walls or aiding the rubble-clearing teams in cleaning the city.

The warehouses were fine, with nothing moved or missing, from what he could tell. However, leaving the buildings, he noticed a new vessel on the pier, one which he hadnt brought with him when he and his people arrived from Solstheim.

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 09:16 PM

Llana slowly walked along the pier. Although she had business with the twins, and a reliable one at that, she had little else to do. The coin in her pocket was getting heavier, and she decided it might be worth some time to find a tasty meal. She looked around, wondering if there were any food stalls in the area... and decided to ask the next creature she saw...

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 09:19 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 08:11 PM)

Anya smiled a toothy grin, "It's almost night."

"Well, I suppose I could scour the castle. That should make it easy, consider there aren't many open spaces. And of course I'll let you know of what happens."

Anya stood up, hesitating for a moment as a flash of worry crossed her face. She quickly regained composure, and left the room. She began by finding a blueprint of the castle.

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 30 2006, 09:20 PM

Erenius continues down the pier area, and notices someone walking about. Finding the situation interesting, Erenius approaches the person.

"What brings you to these parts?" Erenius asks, approaching closer and seeing the one he just spoke to is a Wood Elf.

Posted by: stargate525 Jan 30 2006, 09:21 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jan 30 2006, 07:28 PM)

Valerius watched Shaka walk into the night. Thirsty again, he returned to the Nymph.

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 09:22 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Jan 31 2006, 01:20 PM)

'I am looking for a food stall, preferably one that sells fish. Do you know if one is about?' she asked inquisitivly, staring the man over with indifferent eyes, 'or if not, the location of a different food stall, or resteraunt?'

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 30 2006, 09:29 PM

"I have no idea honestly," Erenius says. "HOwever, I do recall the Nymph and Noggin, just up the ways from this area, has quite a selection. Fish being amongst that on their menu, assuming you dont mind it cured or salted. If you want fresh fish, I doubt theres much if any of that here."

After telling that, he gives off a smile, a hand extended as a sign of goodwill. "I am Erenius, what do you call yourself?"

Posted by: Stargazey Jan 30 2006, 09:32 PM

ooc:

Isidor, male nord, is running his tavern. While he knows that running the tavern is essential, and that he's the only one that can do it, he's getting a little bit antsy, and he wants to help the war. Especially after the discovery of the dead children.

Ingmar, Isidor's brother, is drinking in his brother's tavern. Like Isidor, he too is getting antsy, but also on his mind is a certain khajiit he keeps seeing around Ald Raathim ...

Tsei, argonian mage, is helping to rebuild Ald Raathim.

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 09:33 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Jan 31 2006, 01:29 PM)

Llana gave Erenius a look up and down with her indifferent look, and came to the decision she would not get any business from him, 'Llana, document authenticator... now which way is that inn?' she said her eyes moving away and looking down the street, she could be heard saying beneth her breath, 'what do you mean no fresh fish, this town is on the god darn sea!' then much louder, 'I came over the hills to get here, and havent had a decent meal since. I hope that place as somthing nice to eat...'

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 30 2006, 09:37 PM

"Just out of the pier, cant miss it," Erenius says, pointing in the direction he came from. "Large sign over the door, very obvious."

"Hmm. Didnt realize we were hiring any document authenticators," Erenius responds to Llana's reply regarding her trade, leaving it at that, the words coming out more a musing than anything directed to the Bosmer.

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Jan 31 2006, 01:37 PM)

'Oh no, there is plenty of work for my kind around here, I already have one client who has me authenticating old books of thiers. You would be surprised how much money it makes,' she said idley as she walked down the pier to the Tavern, 'Ah yes, I remember this place... I came in here just after I came into town.'

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 30 2006, 09:44 PM

"I see," Erenius says, recalling the bits he heard that time at the tavern, before asking cautiously. "And while we are on the subject...assuming I get the map, would you mind making around one hundred copies?"

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 09:46 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Jan 31 2006, 01:44 PM)

Llana stopped at the entrance, 'Map?' she enquired, 'Map of what? Im a document authenticator, not a catographer'

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 30 2006, 09:50 PM

"Ah, so I see..." Erenius says, openning the Nymph and Noggin's door, allowing Llana to pass first. "I just thought that you had the means to make a master copy to basically press the others from that, or am I wrong in my assumption regarding the ease at making such copies?"

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Jan 31 2006, 01:50 PM)

'Oh, I could make such copies, but copying like that is quite expensive... a hundred maps, that would cost over 10,000 septims. Printing is not cheap when its a monopoly industry in a warzone...' she smiled, 'and pray tell, why do you need the maps? Its not like there are not perfectly good copies of Maps of Morrowind already made...'

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 30 2006, 09:19 PM)

Leaving Anya to work with Kallen on looking over the castle, Loranna sighs "Almost night; all right, we go down, talk to our friends for a while, then get some rest. I can't remember if I woke before or after dawn this morning ..."

Taking up her staff, Loranna quietly leaves the castle, sheathed in the magic of her wedding ring and bracelet; she suddenly felt like getting a bird's eye look at how her city was doing. Silently, she floats through the air, the dimming light of the early dusk shining through her invisible form.

... The city looks as tired and as worried as I feel ... Loranna laments as she soars overhead, passing over the tent town on her way to the docks below, she could see people hurrying about, an air of fear and baffled fury palpable to Loranna. Nine, please let my turning Morvath away not have been a mistake ...

Alighting just aroun the corner of the tavern, out of sight, Loranna cancels the power of her enchanted jewelry and walks into the Nymph and Noggin, the dismay in her eyes belying the smile she offers to the patrons who hail her entrence.

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 30 2006, 09:56 PM

"Its a detailed map of the area west of the city..." Erenius says, divulging all he felt comfortable to this relative stranger. "As for the ten thousand septims, I'll see what I can do about that."

Posted by: Nalion Jan 30 2006, 09:58 PM

Ald Raathim, the Nymph and Noggin common room

Nalion sat at a table, smiling to a barmaid who had just brought him a piece of guar steak. It lacked some of the usual spicy flavour and was of a bit less quality than one would have suspected - the war and the battle had taken its toll - but it was still nourishing and tasted well.
With it went some wine, not of Loranna's usual Wayrestian vintage, but a common local sort. All in all, a satisfying meal.
The mage was indeed hungry, he had spent the day practicing at the beach. His ability to cast magic had begun to come back and he was making progress, reason for him to be of a good mood this day, despite of the problems Ald Raathim and the group was facing. However, in his mind, he still turned ideas of how to adress these problems around.

Seeing Loranna enter, he waved her to come over and take a seat at his table, ordering a glass of wine for her.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jan 30 2006, 09:58 PM

Slyvos has his head down on the table he was sitting at earlier when he gave the journal to Sivartus, feeling exhausted himself from all this. Several days without sleep and nothing but restore fatigue potions was not good for his health.

As Loranna entered though, he could hear the opening of the door enough that he was willing to put his head up to see who it was. He gave a small smile to no one in particular as he saw Loranna, hopeing she might notice him and talk, if his wife wasn't too busy at the moment. However, if she was hear for a different reason, he wouldn't interfere for now.

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Jan 31 2006, 01:56 PM)

"Its a detailed map of the area west of the city..." Erenius says, divulging all he felt comfortable to this relative stranger. "As for the ten thousand septims, I'll see what I can do about that."

'A map west of the city? Oh yeah, this city is under siege, isnt it,' she noticed a wealthy looking woman walk in, and her eyes immediatly started to trace where she was going, yet she continued, 'Well, I currently have my workshop on the Senshal Rose out in the Harbour, so come by with the original and I will see what I can do...' she told Erenius without taking her eyes off the woman, 'who is she? Some sort of noble... I take it...'

Posted by: syronj Jan 30 2006, 10:00 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 10:55 PM)

Alighting just aroun the corner of the tavern, out of sight, Loranna cancels the power of her enchanted jewelry and walks into the Nymph and Noggin, the dismay in her eyes belying the smile she offers to the patrons who hail her entrence.

Shaka was looking out over the harbor. The ballista and catapult troops were beginning to light the night's torches.

Finally he turned and decided to go back to the tavern. Shaka arrived some minutes after Loranna's invisible flight, and entered the Nymph taproom to find more patrons than he had expected.

Posted by: apocolipseLater Jan 30 2006, 10:02 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 09:55 PM)

Dar'Tessir notices as the Duchess walks in, he had very briefly met her before and was sure something interesting must be happening for a Duchess to walk into a tavern.

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 30 2006, 10:02 PM

"Aye. The Duchess of the city," Erenius replies. "If you have other needs, speak with her. But for now, I must take leave, if you need anything find me in my room upstairs."

With that, Erenius politely nods to Llana before turning to go upstairs and leave to his room.

Posted by: stargate525 Jan 30 2006, 10:03 PM

Valerius had just ordered a drink and was sitting down as Loranna walked in. He sits and waits for an opportiunity to speak with her.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 10:05 PM

Loranna accepts Nalion's offer gratefully, motioning for Slyvos to come join her at Nalion's table.

"Ah, thank you dear," Loranna says, sipping her wine. "You know Nalion, that steak looks quite arousing right now; I think I'll have one."

She grins a bit, and asks "What's been up with the two of you lately? I feel I've aged a year in the past two days. Or has it just been one?"

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 10:07 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Jan 31 2006, 02:02 PM)

Llana just nodded and continued to look. Others had entered the room... 'Dutchess, eh? Anyway, I want my Fish Dish.' she stood and walked to the counter, asking the barman to get her some fish, fried in butter and flour served with lemon. Returning to her table, to wait for her fish, she looked around the room at the other patrions, each one had a septim sign over thier head... some big, some small... she would have to get into the good books of the dutchess. But she was happy. In reality, printing such a map anywhere else in Tarmiel would cost only a thousand septims... but Erenius didnt know that...

Posted by: Nalion Jan 30 2006, 10:10 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 10:05 PM)

The mage waved at the serving girl and motioned to her to bring another guar steak for Loranna, then Nalion put his knife and fork down and turned to look intensely at Loranna.
"There are wrinkles around your eyes and I think I saw a grey hair...", he said after a while, and continued his staring until the mage began to grin broadly.

"I've been practicing, something I could not do while in Firsthold. I'm feeling better now.", Nalion said and showed Loranna his arms. There were only slight traces of the burn marks he had suffered in the battle of Ald Raathim still visible.

"How are you faring, Loranna?"

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jan 30 2006, 10:10 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 10:05 PM)

Slyvos' smile got alittle wider, and he moved over to take one of the spare seats at the table Nalion and Loranna were at. On his way there, he put the notes he had taken in his robe pocket, which was used specifically for this purpose.

"Well, I'm pretty sure Anya told you about our inability to find the vampire... but well, I was with your father earlier, and we and some of the others ran into that khajiit girl that seemed to be following the Golden Road; you know, the one that kissed you. Lots of stuff happening... vampires, finding dead guys with journals detailing rather useful magical processes, meeting up with crazy khajiit girls that can paralize with a kiss...."

His voice kind of faded as he realized he was rambling, as he usually did anyone when too many things were happening at once. "anyway, how things going; you look tired..."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 10:19 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jan 30 2006, 10:10 PM)

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jan 30 2006, 10:10 PM)

"Slyvos love, what are you doing wanering around with my father without asking first?" Loranna asks, leaning in to kiss her husband briefly but fondly. "I am tired; a great many things have happened while you were out galavanting with Dad ..."

Making sure no one was listening in, Loranna relays her day's events to Nalion and Slyvos, concluding with " ... so, we've got Tel Dresori to worry about now as well, in addition to trying to help poor Zadion out if we can. Nalion dear, you can still use his help with the other problem, yes?"

Posted by: Nalion Jan 30 2006, 10:28 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 10:19 PM)

Loranna mutters "Funny Nalion, funny ..." but she can't help smiling, and her smile broadens as she sees Nalion's hands. "They healed nicely; any luck with restoring your magic as well?" she asks, brushing Nalion's hand with faintly glowing fingers.
"Slyvos love, what are you doing wanering around with my father without asking first?" Loranna asks, leaning in to kiss her husband briefly but fondly. "I am tired; a great many things have happened while you were out galavanting with Dad ..."

Making sure no one was listening in, Loranna relays her day's events to Nalion and Slyvos, concluding with " ... so, we've got Tel Dresori to worry about now as well, in addition to trying to help poor Zadion out if we can. Nalion dear, you can still use his help with the other problem, yes?"

Nalion nodded thankfully towards Loranna's efforts of healing.
"I have made progress. I still feel like an apprentice, but I think I can manage. At least, I do not feel helpless anymore.", the mage said, helping himself to another bite of steak.
Nalion listened carefully to Loranna's latest news, his gaze once again becoming concerned. Meanwhile, Loranna's guar steak also had arrived.

"So we have a vampire problem? I have heard about the fire in the smithy. And Tel Dresori is infested? This is grave news, and I am saddened about Dres Minsero. I found him to be a man to be trusted.", Nalion commented. "At least, it seems I do not have to worry about Zadion's loyalty. I still hope he has information about Scourg Barrow, and if I can help to clear the situation in Tel Dresori in return, I will gladly be of assistance."

Turning to Slyvos for a brief moment, he said openly.
"It's good to see you come out more, Slyvos. Loranna needs your help now more than ever." His gaze towards the Khajiit told it clearly.
"You are the Duke of Ald Raathim, whether you like it or not. You have a resposibility, as husband and noble of this city. Act accordingly."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jan 30 2006, 10:37 PM

Slyvos listened intently to what Loranna had to say, keeping quiet as she relayed this information to them. It was distressing, considering that something was killing children in their city. "I'll do my best to help, Loranna. As I said before, it's time I stopped letting you work yourself half to death like this."

He caught Nalion's glare, giving a look back that said you think I don't know this? "guess I can officially call myself the Duke after I start helping around more... I'm not going to like it, but I'll do it."

Posted by: Aki Jan 30 2006, 10:41 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jan 30 2006, 11:28 PM)

"So we have a vampire problem? I have heard about the fire in the smithy. And Tel Dresori is infested? This is grave news, and I am saddened about Dres Minsero. I found him to be a man to be trusted.", Nalion commented. "At least, it seems I do not have to worry about Zadion's loyalty. I still hope he has information about Scourg Barrow, and if I can help to clear the situation in Tel Dresori in return, I will gladly be of assistance."

Reichi had managed to catch this sentence, and raised a eyebrow left his table. It had been easy to hear, well, easy when one had a item like the Dagger of Senses. "Tel Dresori is infested with Vampires?" he asked in a voice only slightly louder than a whisper once he reached the table. "What is this, Balmora 2: The Vampires Strike back?"

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 10:44 PM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Jan 30 2006, 10:37 PM)

"Well, there were reasons to avoid doing so at first, but people have bigger concerns now," Loranna says. "I talked with Kallen and prepped some things for you to take over, love ... but right now, I'm thinking what I really need is someone to work with Anya in organizing our anti-vampire measures. We'll work on showing you how to make small talk with diplomats afterward."

She digs into her steak with relish, adding "Speaking with the ArchMagister is going to be interesting, though. I hope he doesn't look down on non Mage Guild magic users too much ..."

Posted by: syronj Jan 30 2006, 10:45 PM

Shaka, seeing that Loranna was talking to Nalion and her husband, decided not to attempt to cut in. He ordered a shot of flin and a beer, and carried them over to a table.

Who's the new woodelf? he wondered. She was looking at the other patrons the way they were looking at their food as it was served. Another grifter, trying to earn some septims from wartime?

Shaka hoped that he would run across Telera someday soon, as he still felt he should apologize for exasperating her somehow, though it was nearly a week ago.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 10:46 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jan 30 2006, 10:41 PM)

"This is more like Balmora Delux, from what I understand," Loranna says, looking up at Reichi. "And hello oh handsome white-haired one; the bards have told me of a mer matching your description and I have fain longed to meet you."

She grins. "Hello again Reichi; been keeping busy?"

Posted by: Nalion Jan 30 2006, 10:49 PM

Nalion nodded.
"I would like to speak with Zadion again, too. He seemed pretty helpful to non-guild members when I met him.", the mage said. "I am confident that this hasn't changed much."
Looking at Reichi, he waved to the barmaid again to brin the Dunmer the drink he desired.
"Good to see you, Reichi, you have made yourselves scarce these days. I hope you are well, and I think there will be tasks that may be to your liking in the near future."

Posted by: Aki Jan 30 2006, 10:57 PM

"But of my course, fair lady," Reichi grinned back. "Plenty to keep busy with, afterall, building, demolishing, carrying, opening, closing. Its almost comforting to know someone's worse of than us.

QUOTE

Looking at Reichi, he waved to the barmaid again to brin the Dunmer the drink he desired.
"Good to see you, Reichi, you have made yourselves scarce these days. I hope you are well, and I think there will be tasks that may be to your liking in the near future."

"As well as can be," Reichi replied. "Though task more suited to me do sound promising. As much as I like helping Ald Raathim, heavy labor is...mindless and tiresome."

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 11:00 PM

Anya had more or less learned the castle's layout, and had made a few plan of actions with Kallen, before getting bored, and a little hungry.

She made her way to the Nymph & Noggin, refreshed with the night air. She made a note to head to the forest later that night.

Feeling a little merrier now that she had some time to shift her mind, she walked through the door. Anya found that the days tended to make her more on edge.

Spying on a bosmer gal, she laughed. Taking a seat across from her, she greeted Llana, "I don't see to many other bosmer in the town, mostly dunmer, nords, khajiits, and argonians. What brings you all the way to Morrowind?"

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jan 30 2006, 11:08 PM

Slyvos nodded to Reichi, mainly to acknowledge his presence, since he didn't really know the werewolf very well, save those few things he had glanced from his head back during the Parade.

He then turned back to Loranna, sighing a bit. "so, I'd ask what's going on a bit more dear, but, well, I think I better go store a few things somewhere safe before I forget I even have them with me. See you soon." He leaned over and gave her a quick kiss, glancing to Nalion with a nod, and getting out of his seat to leave. hate to leave like this, but if I don't put these notes away somewhere safe, never know when I might need to use fire spells in a moment's notice and end up setting something on fire... oh, and note to self, make sure to keep my schedule open...

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 03:00 PM)

Llana looked at Anya acidly from over her fish dish, then her face mellowed out considerably when she saw a fellow bosmer, 'I am here, because I was told I could find work here. And I have indeed! It was worth the trip over that mountian,' she smiled brightly, 'Llana, no last name, just Llana, Document Authenticator, and you are?'

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 11:11 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jan 30 2006, 10:57 PM)

"But of my course, fair lady," Reichi grinned back. "Plenty to keep busy with, afterall, building, demolishing, carrying, opening, closing. Its almost comforting to know someone's worse of than us.
"As well as can be," Reichi replied. "Though task more suited to me do sound promising. As much as I like helping Ald Raathim, heavy labor is...mindless and tiresome."

"I should make you a diplomat, then," Loranna says, grinning impishly. " ... Ahhh, I feel better already ..."

Turning back to Nalion, she says "We'll speak with Zadion in the morning, then. Probably late morning, since I could really use a full night's sleep ..."

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 11:17 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Jan 30 2006, 10:08 PM)

"Ah. The war has opened plenty of jobs for those that are willing to live in a dangerous spot." Anya smiled, her fangs all but hidden from view, "Anya, just Anya, security consultant for the Duchess."

Anya sniffed, and looked at the fish, "That smells delicious, you made a lovely choice. So, what else do you do besides authenticating documents? I haven't met a bosmer yet that actually did only what they said they did, myself included."

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 11:24 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 03:17 PM)

'Oh? The dutchess?' she scanned around the bar but couldnt see her anywhere, 'you'll have to introduce me. Actually,' her voice became but a whisper, 'I can copy any document that one can need, counterfiter, basicly' She took a mouthful of fish, and continued, 'I have found lots of work since I got here, I got a contract to look over documents and reprint rare books for a pair of Khajiit twins... so that was pretty good,' another mouthful of fish, 'it was a real break, though, you have no idea how hard it was to come here, the guide over the mountians took all my money for the trip. I was starting to wish that Jana had not told me to come here, but then my mind was changed,' she took a last bite of the fish, 'Not as good as summerset, but still nice.'

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 11:31 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Jan 30 2006, 10:24 PM)

"Counterfeiter? That's a rarer job than mine, so it seems. So you've found some legitmate jobs to tide yourself over too. I'm glad you've settle in so nicely, just don't make yourself too at home, if you know what I mean." Anya winked at Llana, "The Duchess doesn't take kindly to those that would exploit her town, otherwise I think you would get along famously."

"The Duchess might be around. She said she was coming to the tavern." Anya cast an eye about the room, "She might have left already though."

Posted by: Nalion Jan 30 2006, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 11:11 PM)

Nalion nodded a goodbye towards Slyvos, then turned his attention back to Loranna.
"We can speak to Zadion, yes, but it is also important that you rest enough. You have seen what happened to Kethiah when she strained herself too much. Delegate your tasks. Slyvos is here, you have Kallen, I can help if you need me. You are duchess, but also a mother. It's time to get acustomed to the idea of having to care for a child intensively. Later on, you will not be able to just run around fighting enemies, but you have to care about a newborn child. Best to make the transition over a longer time. It is better for you, and better for those that need to take over some of your tasks."
Nalion's voice was serious, he obviously cared about Loranna and her child. The mage nodded as if to emphasize his point, then took a sip from his wine.

Posted by: Shardie Jan 30 2006, 11:39 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 03:31 PM)

'I saw her in here a while back, when I was making a business deal, the person I was talking to pointed her out...' she looked around the room once more, 'Although if its alright with you, I need to get going, I have a mountian of work to do back home' she handed Anya her card, it was a new one,

Llana,
Engraver, Document Authenticator, Printer
Senchal Rose, Ald Raatham Harbour

'you can find me there most times if you need me for anything, make sure your Dutchess gets the card too,' she gave her another, 'I must be off, farewell, lets meet again sometime

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 11:39 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jan 30 2006, 11:35 PM)

"You talk as if I was planning on going to Tel Dresori in person," Loranna says, smiling for a moment ...

" ... Well, the thought crossed my mind ..." she admits, her voice dropping to a mutter. "Combination of worry for Minsero and trying not to strangle Morvath will do that. But I'm anxious to try this rest concept of yours, too; I've only got two or three months left ..."

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 11:45 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Jan 30 2006, 10:39 PM)

Llana,
Engraver, Document Authenticator, Printer
Senchal Rose, Ald Raatham Harbour

'you can find me there most times if you need me for anything, make sure your Dutchess gets the card too,' she gave her another, 'I must be off, farewell, lets meet again sometime

Anya smiled, "I'll be sure to pass this along. A person who's work deal swith papers might be a good assest for the Duchess. Take care, Llana."

Anya leaned back, alone in the booth.

Posted by: Nalion Jan 30 2006, 11:45 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 11:39 PM)

"I knew you were playing with the thought of going there personally.", Nalion said. "Let me just say one thing, be aware that you are not risking your own life, but also the life of your child. If need be, I will personally tie you up in Ald Raathim to protect you and your from yourself, and I am not kidding. Though you had barely any choice but to fight back in Firsthold, it showed one thing, that you are not invulnerable."
Nalion's expression was very serious, and Loranna could see in his eyes that he would hold true to his words.

Posted by: White Rhino Jan 30 2006, 11:51 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 30 2006, 11:45 PM)

Anya smiled, "I'll be sure to pass this along. A person who's work deal swith papers might be a good assest for the Duchess. Take care, Llana."

Anya leaned back, alone in the booth.

Soon after, Kiseena slides into Anya's booth with a light purr, sitting across from her. "Kiseena detects the scent of fish," she murrs. "And friend Anya did not invite Kiseena?"

Posted by: Loranna Jan 30 2006, 11:51 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jan 30 2006, 11:45 PM)

"I'm aware of my limitations Nalion," Loranna says, her brow furrowing. "I just keep thinking I need to get involved personally if I want to see things done ..."

She takes a large bite of her steak and chews with vigor, swallowing and adding " ... And Slyvos is the only one I let tie me up anymore hun; no offense."

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 30 2006, 11:53 PM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 30 2006, 10:51 PM)

Soon after, Kiseena slides into Anya's booth with a light purr, sitting across from her. "Kiseena detects the scent of fish," she murrs. "And friend Anya did not invite Kiseena?"

Anya laughed, "Anya doesn't eat meat anymore, kitten, remember? It was someone elses."

Posted by: Nalion Jan 30 2006, 11:58 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 11:51 PM)

"Very well, I wanted to make sure that you know. Things will get done, there are others around who can do them. They are heroes, it's just time for them to live up to the name again.", Nalion replied, having finished his steak and wine. The mage rose and smiled at her. He circled around the table and touched Loranna's shoulder affectionately.
"I'll leave the tieing up to Slyvos then, Loranna.", Nalion said. "I need to go and practice some more if I want to stand a chance against a vampire. I'll see you and Zadion later."

Posted by: White Rhino Jan 31 2006, 12:03 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 30 2006, 11:53 PM)

Anya laughed, "Anya doesn't eat meat anymore, kitten, remember? It was someone elses."

Kiseena grins playfully, glad she made Anya laugh. "Mrr, Kiseena's day is almost complete," she said. "Kiseena has slipped a happy moment into Anya's day with her entertainer skills."

Anya can feel a soft khajiit tail toying with her ankles.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 31 2006, 12:13 AM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 30 2006, 11:03 PM)

Anya smiled, "Thank you sweetie. Please, do tell me what Kiseena has been doing why Anya was busy? I'm curious as to what you have been up too."

Anya rubbed her leg against Kiseena's, returning the fun.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 31 2006, 12:16 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jan 30 2006, 11:58 PM)

Loranna touches Nalion on the arm. "See you soon dear; thank you," she says, watching the Breton mage leave with a soft sigh.

I really should just finish my meal and go back to the castle, Loranna tells herself, looking down at her half-finished steak. Moments later, licking her lips, she stands up and starts to head out ...

... and her eyes fall upon Anya and Kiseena, making her pause for a moment on the way out.

Posted by: White Rhino Jan 31 2006, 12:24 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 12:13 AM)

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 31 2006, 12:16 AM)

Kiseena's cheeks fluff just faintly, not sure how to answer. She hadn't been able to tail either Zadion or the other guy who had killed the vampire in that building. Using her skills at changing the subject, she waves a hand over to Loranna.

"Miss Loranna!" she calls with a shy smile, slipping over to Anya's side of the booth, to give Loranna the empty seat.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 31 2006, 12:27 AM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 31 2006, 12:24 AM)

Loranna smiles bemusedly, saying "Misses actually, but thank you and hello again Kiseena." Having been invited to sit, she makes herself comfortable, telling herself she'll head back to the castle in a little bit.

"How have things been for you lately dear?" Loranna asks the Khajiit, glancing over at Anya for a second.

Posted by: White Rhino Jan 31 2006, 12:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 31 2006, 12:27 AM)

"Things are good for Kiseena," the khajiit said, smiling gently. She looked up at Anya, snuggling herself into her friend's side just a bit.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 31 2006, 12:47 AM

Anya wrapped an arm around Kiseena tightly, rubbing her slightly, returning Loranna's glance.

"So, has anything been settled yet? I noticed you talking with Nalion just before he left."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 31 2006, 12:56 AM

Loranna raises her eyebrows at Anya and Kiseena, unsure if she should feel envious, wistful, or simply worriedly bemused.

"I filled Nalion and Slyvos in on the situation; hopefully by tomorrow we'll have caught up with everyone else," she says.

She sighs again. "Hopefully we'll get everything done that we need to ..."

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 31 2006, 01:04 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 30 2006, 11:56 PM)

Anya lit up for a moment, "Oh yes, I almost forgot." Anya pulled out the card Llana had given her, "She creates documents, and seems to be handy. The only one I've heard of in Ald Raathim, at any rate. I thought you'd might like to take a look into her."

Anya settled back down, her eyes following Kiseena's tail for a moment, "So, how's the progress on the trade route coming?"

Posted by: Loranna Jan 31 2006, 01:12 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 01:04 AM)

"I wish I knew ..." Loranna mutters, taking the card from Anya and looking it over. "I know Gistral was taking people out to look for potential routes, but I haven't heard back from him yet ..."

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 31 2006, 01:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 31 2006, 12:12 AM)

"I wish I knew ..." Loranna mutters, taking the card from Anya and looking it over. "I know Gistral was taking people out to look for potential routes, but I haven't heard back from him yet ..."

Anya shrugged, "While we were looking, we found a hidden study. Slyvos was studying a book we found. Supposed to have some interesting magic studies."

"Anyway, Llana had said she had made it over the mountians, so that's why I was asking."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 31 2006, 01:22 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 01:19 AM)

"Did she now...?" Loranna asks, giving Anya a look that added And why didn't you mention this to me sooner? with a hint of disapproval - but Loranna wasn't really up to getting upset right now.

"I'll have to speak with her and Gistral tomorrow," Loranna says, tucking away the card into her robe. "This could be helpful ..."

Noting Kiseena had been quiet for the past moment, Loranna turns to the Khajiit with a smile. "I'm sorry; I didn't mean to take over the conversation like that."

Posted by: White Rhino Jan 31 2006, 01:37 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 31 2006, 01:22 AM)

Kiseena shakes her head with a soft smile. "That is allright, missus Loranna," she purred. "Kiseena enjoys listening and being a teddy-khajiit to Anya."

Posted by: Loranna Jan 31 2006, 01:44 AM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 31 2006, 01:37 AM)

Kiseena shakes her head with a soft smile. "That is allright, missus Loranna," she purred. "Kiseena enjoys listening and being a teddy-khajiit to Anya."

"Teddy-Khajiit?" Loranna asks, looking back to Anya ...

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 31 2006, 01:49 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 31 2006, 12:44 AM)

"Teddy-Khajiit?" Loranna asks, looking back to Anya ...

Anya shrugged, and winked at Loranna, "She likes to cuddle."

Posted by: White Rhino Jan 31 2006, 01:51 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 31 2006, 01:44 AM)

"Teddy-Khajiit?" Loranna asks, looking back to Anya ...

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 01:49 AM)

Anya shrugged, and winked at Loranna, "She likes to cuddle."

Kiseena purrs, but ducks her head a little. From the way Loranna said that, she feels like the duchess doesn't approve.

And, under the table, her tail curls around what she hopes to be one of Anya's ankles.

Posted by: Loranna Jan 31 2006, 01:53 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 01:49 AM)

Anya shrugged, and winked at Loranna, "She likes to cuddle."

"So I see," Loranna says, thinking of Harmann and the lesson of the lily for a moment. But then, who was to say that lesson was for everyone? Besides, it was good to see Anya relaxed and happy ...

"Well, it's getting late," Loranna says, stifling a yawn. "And people keep insisting I get some rest ... if there isn't anything else you two want to talk about ...?"

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 31 2006, 04:37 PM

Erenius leaves his room for the place Sivartus was calling his own in the city. As he reaches the room, he finds it unlocked, suprisingly. Erenius slowly creeps towards the nightstand near the bed, where two sheets of paper were, one was the map, the other blank.

On the blank sheet, Erenius wrote:

Sivartus,

I apologize for the theft of the map. I'm having copies of it made. If you object, find me quickly, same if you wish the original copy back.

Signed,
Erenius

He sets the note back down on the nightstand after rereading it and setting off back to the hallway, returning the candle to his room and then heading downstairs, for a bite to eat.

Posted by: stargate525 Jan 31 2006, 06:24 PM

Valerius finished his drink and looked around the room. There were people he had seen in Ald Raathim during the battle, and some who weren't. Seeing another Imperial, Erenius, he thought his name was, he decided to begin his search there.

"Hello Erenius," Valerius asked as he sat down across from him, "I'm getting a group together to do some work west of here, would you care to join me?"

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 31 2006, 06:39 PM

Erenius smiles, knowing of the man, yet not knowing him personally.

"Please, take a seat," Erenius says, gesturing to the empty chair opposite him at the table. "As for who I am, yes, I am Erenius. I was not, however, here during the siege. I do truley wish I was, mayhaps fourty soldiers could have turned the tide and prevented their entrance to the city. Shame really, would have loved to protect this place."

"But enough musings on my part, Valerius," Erenius replies, gesturing for a pair of drinks to be brought about. "I certainly would. Havent had a real fight since I rescued Nalion from the Reavers in Skyrim, and then ran into those hunters with the main group not long afterwards."

Posted by: stargate525 Jan 31 2006, 06:43 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Jan 31 2006, 05:39 PM)

"Good," Valerius says, "so can I count on you in a day or two when we prepare to leave? Also, spread the word. If you know of anyone who would want to come, feel free to tell them."

Valerius made the rounds in the tavern, asking everyone he recognized (as well as a few he didn't), if they wished to join in the endeavor.

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 31 2006, 06:49 PM

"I shall," Erenius says, finishing his drink and leaving the tavern to walk the city for a bit and sort things over.

'My men are restless, and it might be nice to take the load off the keepers for a few days at the Nymph and Noggin,' Erenius thinks to himself as he left.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 31 2006, 06:54 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jan 31 2006, 12:53 AM)

Anya shook her head, "I do not. You look like you should get some rest," Anya giggled, "Not all of us enjoy the night like I do, it seems."

Anya squeezed Kiseena, "I'll just stay here with my teddy-khajiit. Who knows, I may spot another night stalker now that I know what to look for."

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 31 2006, 08:02 PM

Ten thousand Septims was too much, Erenius concluded, his walk also finished. Also, he realized that one hundred copies would be too many, just a fifth of it would be enough in all likelyhood, what with ten to fifteen being distributed up front, and additional ones being made as replacements if needed. That decided, Erenius heads to the docks, checking to see if Llana was on the Senchel Rose.

Posted by: Shardie Jan 31 2006, 08:05 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 1 2006, 12:02 PM)

And she was, sitting on the deck of the ship, fishing rod in hand, grumbling about the lack of good perch in these waters... her eats pricked, and she turned to look at Erenius, 'Here to do business, are we?' she pulled in her line and placed it on the deck, 'It seems you cant buy a good fish in this town, Welcome, how may we serve you today?'

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 31 2006, 08:08 PM

"Hello Llana," Erenius says, greeting her as he steps aboard."We? I was under the assumption you worked here on your own. Didnt realize you had others with you that you worked with."

Posted by: Shardie Jan 31 2006, 08:10 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 1 2006, 12:08 PM)

"Hello Llana," Erenius says, greeting her as he steps aboard."We? I was under the assumption you worked here on your own. Didnt realize you had others with you that you worked with."

'I do work alone... but I share residence in this ship... saying we is just an old habit of mine. So what do you want today? Your still interested in those maps?'

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 31 2006, 08:13 PM

"Yes I am," Erenius says, producing it. "It seems I erred on the side of excess last night. Only twenty maps are required. I apologize about the drastic reduction in cost, some eighty-percent of your profits going away and all."

Posted by: Shardie Jan 31 2006, 08:16 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 1 2006, 12:13 PM)

'You would be surprised... Most of the 10,000 dollars I was planning to charge you was for the creation of the engraving to go into the printing machine. Without the engravement, I cant print a thing. Ususally this would not cost much, but with the price of Copper at record highs, Im afraid I cannot do engraving for any less than 5000 septims. For twenty maps, it would be 6000 septims...' she said, no emotion on Llana's face

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 31 2006, 08:18 PM

"So I see," Erenius says, thinking things over one last time. "How long might it take?"

Posted by: Shardie Jan 31 2006, 08:20 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 1 2006, 12:18 PM)

"So I see," Erenius says, thinking things over one last time. "How long might it take?"

'Depends on the map. It might take me a night to do the engraving, but once thats done, it will only take an hour to print off the copies...' she said, making a mental note to tell the twins of this when she sees them next... 'Can I see it?'

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 31 2006, 08:26 PM

Erenius hands it over, unfolded, the edges worn where it had been folded. "So I see. You mind if I stay and watch? If only to make sure you dont run off with the original and try to pawn it off to the Redorans or something."

Posted by: Shardie Jan 31 2006, 08:29 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 1 2006, 12:26 PM)

'You can stay on the ship, yes, but my trade forbids all those who are not printers, or printers apprenances to see the printing prosess. It will be ready by sundown, is that agreeable? Money is to be delivered when the maps are. And if you dont deliver the money, I will have to find another buyer, you understand?' she said, almost without a care in the world. Obviously, though she would not sell it to the Redorians

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 31 2006, 08:35 PM

"As you say," Erenius replies, looking past Llana and watching the sea that framed her from his angle. "But if its managed in three quarters time, one quarter more shall be given. In half, the agreed upon price shall be increased by three fourths."

Posted by: Shardie Jan 31 2006, 08:38 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 1 2006, 12:35 PM)

'No can do, cant do it any faster than that, dear, even for extra money. You better make yourself comftable, and dont touch anything,' she said as she walked down the stairs to her cabin and begain the engraving...

Posted by: FireMaster Jan 31 2006, 08:41 PM

With that request, Erenius walks about the deck calmly, saddened by the request of haste being turned down. Erenius then walks to the opposite end of the vessel's sunken deck and brandishes his blade, honing his skill, using the wooden post used to hold the gangway in place as his target.

Posted by: Teleran Jan 31 2006, 09:34 PM

Telera was floating a meter over the stream that ran to Shaka’s yurt, working on the gauntlet she had used in place of her arm. The silver blades it usually stored flitted around her, occasionally catching. Other pieces of her armory, that were too cumbersome to be carried around when not in use, hung around her.

Finishing with that gauntlet she held it up for a second to the lantern she held. Placing it with the others she spotted Shaka heading to his yurt. Calling the blades back into their slots in the gauntlet she stuffed her things into a rucksack and touched down lightly on the ground before running after Shaka.

She ran up to him threw her arms around him before he could welcome her. And, after a brief flurry of kisses, she pushed away and looked down at the ground, abashed, “I’m sorry I went off on you like that yesterday, Shaka. It wasn’t anything you said. I just, I wasn’t feeling myself is all.”

Posted by: syronj Jan 31 2006, 09:46 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 31 2006, 10:34 PM)

She ran up to him threw her arms around him before he could welcome her. And, after a brief flurry of kisses, she pushed away and looked down at the ground, abashed, “I’m sorry I went off on you like that yesterday, Shaka. It wasn’t anything you said. I just, I wasn’t feeling myself is all.”

Shaka lovingly raised Telera's chin up. "If only I could return those kisses, sweetheart. . . . Maybe someday. And I should also apologize. I hit you with too much, telling you of Maranda's death and then trying to be romantic as if nothing was wrong. Should have backed off and let you mourn."

He embraced the Dunmer/Nord cross, then sat cross-legged on the ground, pulling her down to sit also. "Let's start over then. . . . What did you work on today?"

Posted by: Teleran Jan 31 2006, 10:04 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jan 31 2006, 07:46 PM)

Telera avoided the mention of Shaka’s wish to change race, she wasn’t sure how she would handle that when it came time.

“Clearing some rubble. There was some trouble earlier today in town,” Telera said, “A barn burned down along with the ruins of the mage’s guild. There was apparently a dog and a female Dunmer seen around both shortly before they caught. The guild wasn’t bad. It pretty much just crumbled in enough now that no one can get themselves wedged in it for it to fall in on them. The barn though…

“There were corpses in the barn. Dead before the fire it appeared from their position and the lack of survivors. They were only little and-” She shook her head, this topic wasn’t better now that she thought of it. “I’ve been doing clean-up there. How about yourself?”

‘I had a bad day, too,’ the dagger stated. ‘I didn’t get to supply any of those corpses.’

Posted by: syronj Jan 31 2006, 10:20 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 31 2006, 11:04 PM)

“There were corpses in the barn. Dead before the fire it appeared from their position and the lack of survivors. They were only little and-” She shook her head, this topic wasn’t better now that she thought of it. “I’ve been doing clean-up there. How about yourself?”

"By the gods . . . So that was where they found the childrens' bodies. There were some early reports posted outside the Nymph, but they were probably notifying the families first. Monstrous. . . . "

"Some of us scouted west lately, found the mage lair of Sivartus' grandfather. Slyvos and others are probably still sorting through the journals and books from it. Tel, there was a Storm Atronach guarding the grandfather's corpse."

"It didn't sink in for me until after we had defeated it; it was a permanent summons, probably. Standing there with eternal patience for years, until we came along. Sivartus' grandfather was working on permanent summoning when he died."

Shaka didn't want to start brooding again over the children, not while sitting with a loved one.

"I'll make sure to volunteer to hunt for the monsters who did this. Vampires, I wonder, or daedra worshippers, or what?"

Much of the gardens around them was winding down for the year; it was past midsummer. Some flowers were going to hang on until Autumn, of course.

Posted by: Teleran Jan 31 2006, 10:40 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jan 31 2006, 08:20 PM)

“So we might have a way to summon some guards to shore up defenses then, Telera said, forcing cheeriness. “If the mages can puzzle everything out of course.”

“Vampires,” Telera said, sure of the answer. “Daedra worshippers don’t have any reason to exclusively kill children and werewolves or animals making that their den would have eaten the bodies. Vampires on the other hand, don’t have a use for the bodies. And they’re predators, they’ll target the weak and the sick, and there isn’t much weaker than a child alone.

“A female Dunmer vampire in town,” Telera stated, slowly as she tried to think. “But she was walking in the sun, so she has to have enough magic at her disposal to survive the light. I don’t know why dogs would be present at both; maybe scavenging from the corpses the vampires had drained and just unlucky to be at the guild?

"Anyway, I have to be getting back into town now, check if anything new is posted at the Noggin. Maybe I'll poke around after dark and see if I can find anything moving about that shouldn’t be.”

Posted by: syronj Jan 31 2006, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 31 2006, 11:40 PM)

“A female Dunmer vampire in town,” Telera stated, slowly as she tried to think. “But she was walking in the sun, so she has to have enough magic at her disposal to survive the light. I don’t know why dogs would be present at both; maybe scavenging from the corpses the vampires had drained and just unlucky to be at the guild?

"Anyway, I have to be getting back into town now, check if anything new is posted at the Noggin. Maybe I'll poke around after dark and see if I can find anything moving about that shouldn’t be.”

"I'll come along," said Shaka. "I could use the company." He left the Spear and the Cuirass in the yurt's storage for now.

I wonder how much to tell her about Goranthir/Geht, he wondered. Rescuing Geht was a problem for another day, but not one that could be put off forever.

Posted by: White Rhino Jan 31 2006, 10:59 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 06:54 PM)

"Sweet dreams to you, missus Loranna," Kiseena purred, smiling up at her. She snuggled happily into Anya's side, enjoying her warm, caring touch.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 31 2006, 11:09 PM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 31 2006, 09:59 PM)

"Sweet dreams to you, missus Loranna," Kiseena purred, smiling up at her. She snuggled happily into Anya's side, enjoying her warm, caring touch.

Anya smiled. It felt oddly nice to have someone that looked up to her in a way, to hold tight.

"Friend Kiseena hasn't said much about her life. How did you end up in this war-torn city?"

Posted by: White Rhino Jan 31 2006, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 11:09 PM)

Anya smiled. It felt oddly nice to have someone that looked up to her in a way, to hold tight.

"Friend Kiseena hasn't said much about her life. How did you end up in this war-torn city?"

Kiseena blushed faintly, sitting up a bit. "Kiseena had recently gotten into proverbial hot water nearby," she murmured. "Kiseena thought that she could do well hiding here, a place Kiseena has never been before."

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 31 2006, 11:24 PM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 31 2006, 10:18 PM)

Anya giggled, her foot toying with Kiseena's tail, "And what proverbial hot water was this? Don't spare the details."

Posted by: White Rhino Jan 31 2006, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 11:24 PM)

Anya giggled, her foot toying with Kiseena's tail, "And what proverbial hot water was this? Don't spare the details."

Kiseena purrs, the tip of her tail stroking Anya's calf up and down. "Some information as to the whereabouts of a nobleman was notably... off the mark," she said. "Kiseena was elbow-deep in his shiney things, whispering promises of liberation when the nobleman returned home."

Taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes, rubbing her cheek against Anya's shoulder. "The affair was very messy, though Kiseena was able to escape with most of Kiseena's fur intact."

Posted by: Xyber02 Jan 31 2006, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 31 2006, 10:37 PM)

Anya shook her head, knowing all too well what that situation was like, "How does Kiseena end up in the business of liberating shiney things which lead her into this home?"

"Granted thieves do it for a lot of reasons, but usually something sends them down that particular career."

Posted by: White Rhino Jan 31 2006, 11:55 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 11:48 PM)

Kiseena smirked faintly. "Kiseena's mother taught Kiseena all that Kiseena knows," she murred. "Kisimba is Kiseena's mother's name. Kisimba gave birth to Kiseena not long after she was bought from Kisimba's kidnappers."

Posted by: Xyber02 Feb 1 2006, 12:03 AM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 31 2006, 10:55 PM)

Anya's face hardened momentarily at the thought of Kiseena and slavery, "I didn't have much to remember my mother by."

Anya tickled Kiseena's torso, "Sorry for all the questions kitten, but this is interesting. So, what was she bought into? Kiseena wasn't a slave, was she?"

Posted by: White Rhino Feb 1 2006, 12:12 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Feb 1 2006, 12:03 AM)

Kiseena giggled faintly, her hand settling ontop of Anya's. "Kiseena does not mind telling Anya about herself," she said. "Kiseena was not a slave... Kisimba was bought from a place Kisimba later heard was called Habinbaes on Vvardenfell. Kisimba's owner freed Kisimba, and took Kisimba as a wife."

She smirked. "But that was long ago."

Posted by: Xyber02 Feb 1 2006, 12:28 AM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 31 2006, 11:12 PM)

Anya smiled, pulling Kiseena close and resting her chin on her head, "And Anya is glad for this, otherwise she might not have ever met Kiseena."

"It's a shame that the war escalated so much, you seemed like you had etched out quite a living." Anya settled back. She glanced out of a near window, watching the night sky for a moment before turning back to the table.

Posted by: Teleran Feb 1 2006, 12:37 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 10:28 PM)

Telera walked into the Nymph and Noggin and headed to see if there were any new postings about tasks. After summarily looking over the postings to get the main thrust of them, she glanced around the tavern and found Anya’s booth, seeing Anya and Kiseena there she walked over and sat opposite, “Wars have an annoying habit of doing that. So how are you two tonight?”

She added with a smile, “Keeping warm I see.”

Posted by: White Rhino Feb 1 2006, 12:41 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Feb 1 2006, 12:37 AM)

Kiseena smiled like a kitten up at Telera, glad she's already snuggled into Anya before she arrived. "Warm and happy," she mewed.

Posted by: Xyber02 Feb 1 2006, 12:51 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Jan 31 2006, 11:37 PM)

She added with a smile, “Keeping warm I see.”

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 31 2006, 11:41 PM)

Kiseena smiled like a kitten up at Telera, glad she's already snuggled into Anya before she arrived. "Warm and happy," she mewed.

Anya laughed and winked, "She got here first. And her fur is so soft and cuddly. Sorry Telera" Anya rubbed Kiseena's fur to prove her point.

Anya glanced at the small booth seat, and winked at Telera, "You could always try and join if you want."

Posted by: Teleran Feb 1 2006, 01:03 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jan 31 2006, 10:51 PM)

“You know I can’t refuse an invitation like that from you Anya,” Telera said, slipping out of her seat and into the booth beside Kiseena, “It’s be a might on the tight side, but no complaints against present company.”

Making herself comfortable against Kiseena, she asked, “So how did your days turn out?”

Posted by: White Rhino Feb 1 2006, 01:08 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Feb 1 2006, 12:51 AM)

QUOTE(Teleran @ Feb 1 2006, 01:03 AM)

Kiseena blushed, feeling herself purring a touch louder. She was now in a pretty-mer sandwich with khajiit filling. Smiling softly, she nuzzled Telera's shoulder questioningly. Her jealousy of Anya's other lover seemed to be fading.

"Kiseena's day has gotten better as the night goes on," she murrs.

Posted by: Teleran Feb 1 2006, 01:24 AM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 31 2006, 11:08 PM)

“Good to know,” Telera said, sounding relieved and relaxing a bit against Kiseena. She hadn’t realized she was still tensed, “I was worried you didn’t want me here.”

“How did you meet Anya?” Telera asked Kiseena, “Not to pry or anything, but I, I guess I am prying.”

Posted by: White Rhino Feb 1 2006, 01:28 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Feb 1 2006, 01:24 AM)

"Kiseena bumped into friend Anya one night," she murmured. "Somehow Kiseena and Anya got to talking, and.."

She let out a breath, gently looking up at Telera. "Kiseena is sorry she has been distant to Telera," the khajiit said quietly. "Anya is Kiseena's first... true friend. Kiseena was afraid Anya would... forget Kiseena, when Telera returned to Anya's life."

Posted by: Teleran Feb 1 2006, 02:34 AM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Jan 31 2006, 11:28 PM)

“Why would she forget anyone for my sake?” Telera said, looking confused. “It’s not like I would try to steal her away from you or anything like that.”

‘Try that sometime, it will be therapeutic.’ the dagger advised

Telera shrugged it off, “I’ll be your friend too, if you’d like.”

“Just got to talking? Sounds much smoother than how I met Anya,” Telera said with a giggle. “I met her before then, but I really started talking to her and getting to know her when she was helping me adjust to some …changes in my life.”

Posted by: White Rhino Feb 1 2006, 02:45 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Feb 1 2006, 02:34 AM)

Kiseena smirked faintly. "Those changes sound like something Telera does not remember fondly," she points out.

Posted by: Teleran Feb 1 2006, 03:08 AM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Feb 1 2006, 12:45 AM)

Kiseena smirked faintly. "Those changes sound like something Telera does not remember fondly," she points out.

“Oh, they’ve turned out well enough. Just were a bit shocking when they happened,” Telera said. “One thing that was definitely positive about it was that I got my arm back. I had lost it to an Azurite’s winged twilight during the Blue Dawn. For the other things that changed… well, let me show you.”

Telera moved back to the seat opposite Kiseena and pulled out a pauldron, equipping it, she added, “It was a bit of a large change then and this is just the illusion I used before to hide my lack of an arm” then she activated the enchantment.

A green mist spread over Telera’s features as she sat there. Her female features were replaced by masculine and her left sleeve disappeared under the enchantment. She removed the pauldron again, “This is how you would have known me, had you met me a year ago, less than that even. You would have called me Teleran.”

Posted by: White Rhino Feb 1 2006, 03:35 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Feb 1 2006, 03:08 AM)

Kiseena's mind boggles somewhat at the implications. "Telera was once a man?" she asks, ears high on her head in confusion. "And was missing an arm?"

Posted by: Teleran Feb 1 2006, 04:11 AM

QUOTE(White Rhino @ Feb 1 2006, 01:35 AM)

Kiseena's mind boggles somewhat at the implications. "Telera was once a man?" she asks, ears high on her head in confusion. "And was missing an arm?"

“Yes,” Telera said, “Was embarrassingly off-balance for a while due to certain acquisitions that shifted my center of balance. Thankfully, I’m fairly good at adapting to new forms thanks to some experience with that beforehand with the golem crown. Anya helped me out a lot in that period. Thanks to her I’m as good a fighter as I was before, perhaps better.”

“As to the arm, yes I was missing it, though I was able to find methods to make up for that lack due to liberal application of telekinesis and empty pieces of armor.”

“I’m still not quite sure what to make of the changes myself,” Telera moved back to Kiseena’s side, neglecting to dispel the illusion. “And this is more than half a year in. Don’t worry too much about it. Shouldn’t come up, but I figured you should know since we’re going to be seeing more of each other.”

Posted by: White Rhino Feb 1 2006, 04:28 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Feb 1 2006, 04:11 AM)

Kiseena smiled gently, cuddling up between Telera and Anya. She looks between them, and her cheeks fluff from the hidden blush beneath. "Friend Shaka is a very lucky argonian indeed," she mewed.

Posted by: syronj Feb 1 2006, 10:41 AM

Shaka tells himself that each day, he thought wryly; he had just been able to hear the last sentence of Kiseena's.

He stood at the bar while ordering. His life wasn't as simple as that, though; good fortune only ran so far. When Telera had fallen for Anya a year before, the logical thing for Shaka to do might have been to bow out gracefully. After all, as an Argonian he wasn't physically compatible with either softskin. But he hadn't wanted to lose the woodelf, and still didn't.

Shaka instead had found his respect for Tel deepening into more. Then he had somehow kept the loyalties of both women, even during his futile six months' sojourn in Black Marsh.

Looking at Kiseena gave him a feeling of deja vu; now he knew a little of what Ahnassi must have felt, decades ago in Pelagiad when she had seen a green as grass would-be adventurer, Shaka, walk into the tavern. All the youth and energy in the world, taken for granted. . . .

Anya and Tel might be good for her, give her something to live for beyond the next hit of skooma and the next theft. But she was a further complication in Shaka's life. On the other claw, if the Duchess and everyone else in town were trying to keep too many balls in the air these days, who was he to complain? Shaka would have to keep living a day at a time, and try to pull his weight when it came to defending Daruhn.

Posted by: One87xe Feb 1 2006, 12:48 PM

*...Summary: Osa remains in her room, preparing a rather large meal...even now the smell of an Apple Pie is beginning to whif and swirl through the Nymph and Noggin...*

Posted by: S'reddit Feb 1 2006, 02:44 PM

Ald Raathim

As usual, Alas and Alack slept in, not rising until the late morning. They greeted Llana and Erenius, who were also on their boat The Senchal Rose, and then went to town.

There was a tailor shop who could provide them with what they needed and pretty quickly too with ample gold expenditure.

Then the two Khajiit met with Kallen, discussed their plans, and went to the Nymph and Noggin for mid-day drinks.

Kallen went to see Loranna, Duchess of Ald Raathim.

Posted by: Loranna Feb 1 2006, 03:35 PM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Feb 1 2006, 02:44 PM)

True to her promise, Loranna had slept in this morning, awakening a couple of hours after dawn instead of just before or dawn. She went about her daily business in a more relaxed fashion, trying to take things easy as Nalion had encouraged.

Kallen found her in the herb garden, taking a break; she smiled at her seneshal and asked "Hello dear; what is it?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Feb 1 2006, 03:38 PM

Commander Slashes-With-Claws saw Reeds and approached him, "Reeds my friend, it is good to see you. I wish to talk to you. You have been in combat more and more. I have advice that you may find useful. And how is everything with you?"

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 1 2006, 03:41 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Feb 1 2006, 02:38 PM)

"It's fine, friend," Reeds replied as he finished purchasing some bread from a vendor, "buisness isn't what it once was, obviously, but I'm doing well enough."

"Advice?" he asked him, "Advice about what?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Feb 1 2006, 03:51 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Feb 1 2006, 04:41 PM)

"I have noticed something about our people. Many do not fight as they should, they hold back. The warmbloods would call it being civilized, but what many forget is that there is no civilized combat. Either you die or your enemy dies. That is how it is. Many of our people do not use their natural instincts as they should, they react too slowly, they are not fierce enough in their attacks. I think you are that way as well."

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 1 2006, 03:54 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Feb 1 2006, 02:51 PM)

"Instincts?" Reeds asked him with the Argonian equivalent of a laugh, "I was raised by Imperials, and have only once set foot in Black Marsh. This Argonian has no instincts." He continued walking, "And what of duels and friendly skirmishes? I find that to be rather civilized."

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Feb 1 2006, 04:03 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Feb 1 2006, 04:54 PM)

Slashes cocked his head. "You are a predator by birth. You have instincts, but because you were not raised in using them you have surpressed them. Duels and friendly skirmishes are not life or death combat, but they are still a way to prepare for real combat." Slashes sniffed the air, smelling the thousands of smells of the city. "I can help you learn to use your instincts. Take a smell of the city air. Have you ever really thought about it, the thousands of smells around? We and the khajiit have some of the best noses of any race."

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 1 2006, 04:09 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Feb 1 2006, 03:03 PM)

Reeds sniffed, "the sense of smell is not an instinct," Reeds countered, "either you can smell something or you can't, there is no way to train it. I can see, smell, and taste just as well as you. As for other things, reflexes, intuition, agility... Who says I don't like them just the way they are? Do you know what happens to musicians, Slashes?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Feb 1 2006, 04:11 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Feb 1 2006, 05:09 PM)

Slashes was puzzled by this question. "Musicians? What dos music have to do with anything?"

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 1 2006, 04:16 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Feb 1 2006, 03:11 PM)

Slashes was puzzled by this question. "Musicians? What dos music have to do with anything?"

"Did I ever tell you that I know how to play? There's something profoundly sad about musicians when they learn, Slashes. All the beauty and flow of music is taken from them. Where they once heard a beautiful, flowing melody, they now can only think to themselves 'that musician was a bit flat in the second measure' or 'the drumbeat was slightly ahead during the second stanza'. Knowledge has a bad habit of transforming the beautiful into something cold and harsh. Personally, I enjoy watching the flow of combat in the arena for what it is, a fine display of skill. If you teach me these things, can you be certain that it won't take aaway that beauty?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Feb 1 2006, 04:28 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Feb 1 2006, 05:16 PM)

Slashes thought for a moment before responding. "I have never thought of combat that way, but I was raised to be a soldier in Argonia. My father was an officer, and from an early age I learned combat. And as all our people raised in teh marsh, I learned to hunt. I care deeply for my friends and soldiers, I only wished to help you survive in battle. My advice is free to be used or not, that is your choice." He licked his snout. "I am thirsty, how about we get a drink and you can tell me about your trip to Firsthold."

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 1 2006, 04:42 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Feb 1 2006, 03:28 PM)

"Sounds good, friend." Reeds said as they turned to head for the Nymph and Noggin.

They arrived, ordered drinks, and sat down. "Now then, where to start?"

Posted by: S'reddit Feb 1 2006, 05:04 PM

Castle Daruhn, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Loranna @ Feb 1 2006, 01:35 PM)

"The Khajiit who call themselves Alas and Alack would like to petition you for permission to expand the docks," Kallen replied. "They tell me that they have bought the warehouses there, plan to create more for improved commerce, and to create a Temple dedicated to Zenithar, the God of Business ... With your permission."

Posted by: Loranna Feb 1 2006, 05:23 PM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Feb 1 2006, 05:04 PM)

Castle Daruhn, Ald Raathim
"The Khajiit who call themselves Alas and Alack would like to petition you for permission to expand the docks," Kallen replied. "They tell me that they have bought the warehouses there, plan to create more for improved commerce, and to create a Temple dedicated to Zenithar, the God of Business ... With your permission."

Loranna blinks a bit, and then starts to laugh. "Those two, making a temple to the ... oh Nine above, that's too good."

She chuckles for a couple of moments, then says " ... Ahh ... though now that they mention it, it might not be such a bad idea ... I would like to speak with them about their proposed venture, not to mention a few other little things; arrange a meeting dear?"

Posted by: S'reddit Feb 1 2006, 07:41 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Feb 1 2006, 03:23 PM)

"Of course, Your Grace," Kallen replied, withdrawing, and going to the Nymph and Noggin to set up a time for a meeting.

He escorted them back to the castle an hour later, after he knew Loranna had dealt with other day to day issues. Kallen knocked on Loranna's study door.

Posted by: Loranna Feb 1 2006, 07:53 PM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Feb 1 2006, 07:41 PM)

Loranna looks up from the list of new day to day matters she's going to suggest Slyvos take care of, and opens the door to the study, looking forward to this meeting. "Hello."

Posted by: S'reddit Feb 1 2006, 07:57 PM

Castle Daruhn, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Loranna @ Feb 1 2006, 05:53 PM)

Loranna looks up from the list of new day to day matters she's going to suggest Slyvos take care of, and opens the door to the study, looking forward to this meeting. "Hello."

"Good day to ye, Your Grace," Alas smiled, eyeing Loranna's bottle of Wayrest wine.

"Your mate tole ye about we buying up the warehouses?" Alack asked, eyeing Loranna's other assets.

Posted by: Loranna Feb 1 2006, 08:24 PM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Feb 1 2006, 07:57 PM)

Castle Daruhn, Ald Raathim
"Good day to ye, Your Grace," Alas smiled, eyeing Loranna's bottle of Wayrest wine.

"Your mate tole ye about we buying up the warehouses?" Alack asked, eyeing Loranna's other assets.

"He did; I'm curious to hear about this plan of yours to establish a new temple," Loranna says, giving Alas and Alack a look that said that today was to be business, not pleasure - except for the pleasures of Wayrest's finest vintages.

Pouring three goblets, Loranna continues "Plus, there's other things I've been wanting to talk to you about. Rumors I've heard, thoughts I've had, that sort of thing."

Posted by: S'reddit Feb 1 2006, 08:30 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Feb 1 2006, 06:24 PM)

"Yes, we thought Zenithar's blessings be welcome in Ald Raathim to help commerce begins again," Alack nodded, taking a sip of wine.

"We has the warehouses now," Alas added, taking a sip of wine. "And the Holy Zenitharnic Father am sendin us workers an supplies ta complete a full complex. We was thinking it would stretch over the wharf to the village. Big place. Temple, warehouses, the works."

"That is, if it's okay with ye," Alack added. "What else be on yer mind?"

Posted by: Loranna Feb 1 2006, 08:37 PM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Feb 1 2006, 08:30 PM)

"Too many things dear, too many things," Loranna says, sighing quietly. Her own wine is untouched for the moment as she continues thoughtfully.

"Getting materials to Ald Raathim is one thing that's been burdening my mind; the ambassador is hoping to build the embassy as well but with things the way they are now, I'm not sure how well that will work ... but, I hear tell there's a Bosmer woman named Llana who passed over the Velothi Mountains, seemingly without attracting the ire of the Redoran or Indoril. I'd like the two of you to discretely confirm her story; I'm planning on speaking with her about her journey, in hopes of using her knowledge to set us up a new land route."

Posted by: S'reddit Feb 1 2006, 08:43 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Feb 1 2006, 06:37 PM)

"Discreet we be," Alas nodded, drinking the rest of his wine. "We'll let ye know what we find."

"So, is it well with you that we build the Temple complex?" Alack asked. "It won't cost you a septim. We ain't using no one but Temple faithful, brought in from Cyrodiil."

Posted by: Loranna Feb 1 2006, 08:52 PM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Feb 1 2006, 08:43 PM)

Loranna considers for another moment, then nods. "I think it would be a good idea," she says. "Ald Raathim isn't like other Dunmer cities and we're already building the embassy ..."

The three of them continued to talk, discussing details about the planned temple and other things a Duchess should hear from her Spymasters. By the time they were done, Loranna's mind was eased a little bit more, and the bottle of Wayrest wine was somehow in Alack's possession - though it was barely one third full anyway.

Posted by: Xyber02 Feb 1 2006, 10:45 PM

Anya clutched the bloodied hole in her abdomin. She snarled angrily at her opponent, who had managed to blow to her torso, trying to gut her. She stood up wearily, swooning slightly from the gutshot.

Anya had taken her leave from Telera and Kiseena, leaving them to talk and/or cuddle, up to them, on some vague pretense. It was growing increasingly difficult to leave them alone, hungry as she was, with their two warm bodies pressed against her.

She had decided to leave and find a meal in the forest for the night. Her path had brought her near the refugee camp. She had largely avoided the camp, which is why she had probably missed them before. This time though, as she passed, the cold feeling started to grow, and her nose tingled with an odd scent. Anya spent the better part of the night moving back and forth, playing hot and cold. The other vampire undoubtedly felt her presence too, and this made it difficult to follow.

But now she had this vampire cornered, but she had underestimated her. The blow to her abdomin was a reminder that she shouldn't let her gift go to her head. But she had injured the vampire enough herself.

Anya whipped around as the vampire tried to cut her again, ending up behind the vampire. Swiftly, she bit down, her stomach knitting itself back together. That was enough to cause the vampire to sag from injuries.

Anya dropped her, and the vampire fell to her knees. She hissed violently, but was cut short as Anya jammed her clawed hands in her chest, ending her unlife. Anya frowned, muttering at the body, "Maybe I am like you..." Anya dragged the body to a secluded and torched the body to remove evidence. After she had cleaned up, Anya began walking back to the Nymph & Noggin, this was turnign out to be a better night than she thought.

Posted by: syronj Feb 1 2006, 11:10 PM

Shaka's Yurt

A summer morning. Shaka pushed aside the entrance flap of the yurt and looked out over the bay.

I should help rebuild the city's defenses, he thought. That and help build housing for the refugees. He left the Spear of Bitter Mercy and the Dragonbone Cuirass in storage for now.

Posted by: Argoniansoulpower Feb 2 2006, 10:54 AM

(I dont have enough time to dedicate to this RP right now, right now, for now, Im officially quitting at the moment)

Posted by: One87xe Feb 2 2006, 01:38 PM

*...The Nymph And Noggin, Osa's Room...after having eaten a filling meal Osa returns downstairs for a little after dinner drink...taking no more then a few sips her ears begin to hone in on the conversations around her...she quickly learns that the topic of the time seems to be the murder of some children, and the supposed burning of a barn which housed the bodies...stricken by the news Osa begins to try to intermingle with the crowd but in it's midst spots the Altmer she had spoke to in Firsthold...*

"Hello Alidon"

*...Alidon jumps at Osa's voice and whirls around quickly only letting out a sigh of relief when he realizes it's Osa...*

Alidon: "My word, I nearly jumped out of my skin...sorry about that I've been kind of on edge lately, you know since all that business in Firsthold"

"No need to apologize I understand completely, so what brings you to Ald Raathim ?"

Alidon: "I was trying to escape my nightmares, sadly I dont think I'll be able to do it here"

"Why ? The towns got everything you could possibly need...maybe you should see the Healer if your having trouble sleeping"

*...Alidon lets out a hearty boastful laugh...*

Alidon: "No I'm afraid that wont be nessecary, I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself...besides this isn't a problem of the body, it's a problem of the mind"

*...Osa nods in agreeance...*

Alidon: "...if you were half as smart as you say you are you would leave like I am"

"Why would I leave I just got here?"

*...Alidon's attitude then changes dramatically, Osa then see's his serious side, the side most see when they think of Altmer...*

Alidon: "I say this not as a stranger but as someone who genuinely wants to help you: get out of this place, fast ! If the war doesn't kill you some of these unseen things will. I've seen alot in my time, beasts and Daedra, madmen and sorcerors and nothing compares to this...place"

"Something wrong Alidon?"

Alidon: "Do you remember our first talk...I told you of what happened in the Gardens?"

"Yes I remember, Lady Loranna saved Rinalla..."

*...Alidon's face then goes stern and cold...*

Alidon: "Your heard me but you weren't listening. You claimed to have treked through Skyrim, correct?"

"Yes, thats right"

Alidon: "Then prehaps you've heard of the Trail of Tears?"

"Rumors and heresy mostly...nothing I could trust"

Alidon: "Then prehaps you should do your homework, ask around"

*...Alidon then takes a mighty drink of the Sujamma bottle he's drinking and sits it down with a 'thunk'...he then stands up and readies himself to leave...*

"Leaving already?"

Alidon: "Yes and you should too...this place gives me the chills, like the first time you walk into a tomb, there's something about this place or one of these people that tugs at my very being, this is a place of much heartbreak, and you'd be wise to leave to...so I bid you farewell scholar Osa and wish you the best of luck, I fear you'll need"

*...Alidon then excuses himself and walks out the door, leaving Osa puzzled...*

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 2 2006, 03:40 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Feb 1 2006, 03:42 PM)

"Sounds good, friend." Reeds said as they turned to head for the Nymph and Noggin.

They arrived, ordered drinks, and sat down. "Now then, where to start?"

Reeds and Slashes finished their conversation, and Reeds returned to his shop.

Posted by: Stargazey Feb 2 2006, 05:29 PM

Isidor walked up to Kethiah's room, on his break, to see how she was, while Ingmar entered the bar for a drink.

Tsei entered as well, and got a drink.

Posted by: Shardie Feb 2 2006, 05:50 PM

The Senchal Rose

It was finished. twenty one copies of the map. She carefully took the top copy and placed it in her chest, and took the other copies and placed them in a satchel. She wondered if that nice young man was still there. She sighed, and made her way to the deck, and took a look around

Posted by: FireMaster Feb 2 2006, 05:59 PM

Erenius turns and looks as Llana comes back from whereever she had gone on the ship to make the copies.

"Good evening, Llana. I take it the copies are ready?" Erenius says, greeting Llana as she came to view.

Posted by: Shardie Feb 2 2006, 06:02 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 3 2006, 09:59 AM)

'Very much so,' she patted the satchel by her side, 'Now that is 6000 septims, thank you... you DO have the money with you? Because Im not handing over these maps till I get the money' but she did hand over the original, in one piece

Posted by: FireMaster Feb 2 2006, 06:06 PM

"I do have the gold," Erenius says, producing a purse containing the coins. "All there if you want it.

Posted by: Shardie Feb 2 2006, 06:13 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 3 2006, 10:06 AM)

"I do have the gold," Erenius says, producing a purse containing the coins. "All there if you want it.

And she did count, and with a smile on her face handed the satchel with the maps in them over to Erenius, 'lovely doing business with you. If you need any more maps, I can print them up for you at a hundred septims a pop, and they shouldnt take very long to do ether,' she poured the purse of money into a resin sack, and returned the now empty purse to Erenius, 'Thank you, have a good night'

Posted by: FireMaster Feb 2 2006, 06:15 PM

"You too," Erenius says, making his way off the ship towards the Nymph and Noggin to find that Valerius person who he talked to before.

Posted by: Shardie Feb 2 2006, 06:29 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 3 2006, 10:15 AM)

"You too," Erenius says, making his way off the ship towards the Nymph and Noggin to find that Valerius person who he talked to before.

Llana decended into the bows of the ship, to her cabin, and placed the resin bag of gold safely under the floorboards. But after getting such a good catch from those maps, she decided it was time to celebrate. That Nymph and Noggin place had good fish last time she was there, now its time to try some more. With a hundred coin in her pocket, she made her way to the Tavern, then the Bar, and ordered grilled fish with lemon

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Feb 2 2006, 06:40 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Feb 2 2006, 06:29 PM)

Slyvos had been busy in the castle, storing his notes in his study for safe keeping, but finding that perfect spot to put them all was going to be a hassle. Luckily, he found a place by hiding them inbetween the pages of a copy of "mysticism". Perfect, as no one ever really read the books in here besides him, and occasionally Loranna when she needed something that she didn't have in her study.

He figured, he might as well hang around the Noggin for a while now, at least until Anya came around needing help with vampire slaying again. Sly entered the tavern with a tired look on his face, shaking himself off a bit before he sat down at the end of the bar. "I'll just have some flin, nothing more."

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 2 2006, 06:42 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 2 2006, 05:15 PM)

"You too," Erenius says, making his way off the ship towards the Nymph and Noggin to find that Valerius person who he talked to before.

Valerius was still sitting where Erenius had left him, in the Nymph. "Welcome back, what can I do for you?"

Posted by: Shardie Feb 2 2006, 06:44 PM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Feb 3 2006, 10:40 AM)

He figured, he might as well hang around the Noggin for a while now, at least until Anya came around needing help with vampire slaying again. Sly entered the tavern with a tired look on his face, shaking himself off a bit before he sat down at the end of the bar. "I'll just have some flin, nothing more."

Llana noticed the Khajiit sit at the far end of the bar, and one look at him saw a septim sign over his head. She did think, for being in the middle of morrowind, there were FAR too many Khajiit or Argonians in this town... but this one looked, richer. She approched the affluent looking Khajiit and introduced herself, 'Good evening, kind sir, do you mind if I sit next to you? My name is Llana, and you?'

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Feb 2 2006, 06:49 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Feb 2 2006, 06:44 PM)

The person tending bar brought Slyvos his drink, and the khajiit took a slight sip from it. Not bad, wasn't going to cloud his judgement too much. Which was good, considering he needed his mind to be clear for most of what he does to work.

When the bosmer woman came up to him, he glanced her way, giving a small smile. "sure, be my guest. You know, I haven't really seen you around here before... by the way, I'm Slyvos."

He hid any suspicion in his voice that would have probably spilt through normally, on the count of he didn't want to sound too edgy. And trust me, he was edgy as could be lately.

Posted by: FireMaster Feb 2 2006, 06:49 PM

Erenius nods his greeting.

"I'm here about that raid you had planned," Erenius says, taking a copy of the map out and handing it to Valerius. "If your still heading westwards, I got something that may be of help. It was pretty good when some of us went west looking for Sivartus' grandfathers's study, and from that I'll assume its accurate about the surrounding regions as well."

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 2 2006, 06:51 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 2 2006, 05:49 PM)

Valerius examined the map that Erenius had given him. "So these lines here are paths? Roads?" He pondered over it a for a few more seconds, "This will come in handy as a starting ground. Anything else interesting around these parts? And what's that X on the map?"

Posted by: Shardie Feb 2 2006, 06:55 PM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Feb 3 2006, 10:49 AM)

'Well, slyvos,' she started, 'I just came into town a few days ago, dirt broke from the trip over the mountians, but have found a good way to earn a few extra coin' she smiled, 'would you like me to pay for the drink? Im in an aufully good mood...'

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Feb 2 2006, 06:58 PM

He raised an eyebrow at Llana's offer, before shaking his head slightly. "no thanks, I've got it covered. Though, this thought comes to mind... why would someone want to come to Ald Raathim during this civil war?" The question wasn't too unreasonable, especially considering the situation they were all in lately.

Posted by: FireMaster Feb 2 2006, 06:58 PM

"That mark is where the study was. Good place to stash some stuff if needed," Erenius says, also noting that the paths were about two fathoms wide, and heavily protected with trees and such.

Posted by: Shardie Feb 2 2006, 07:03 PM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Feb 3 2006, 10:58 AM)

'Well, a friend of mine told me there would be great oppitunities in my line of work over here, oh sorry, Im a Printer and Document Authenticator' she smiled, 'and she was right! I've already got one steady client, they're lending me thier ship as a workshop, also I just had Erenius over there get some maps printed off' she guestured towards Erenius 'so if you need anything printed off, or, well authenticated, you can come see me,' she smiled again

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Feb 2 2006, 07:05 PM

"A printer, you say? hmm... how is this any better then having a scribe do it, may I ask? I'm not exactly familiar with the process, or the concept to be honest. I'm afraid I'm alittle old fashioned, for my age." Sly said with an inquisitive look on his face. He may be old, but new inventions and forms of magic were always something to keep an eye out for. Those notes he had taken, for instance, might help out greatly later.

Posted by: Shardie Feb 2 2006, 07:10 PM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Feb 3 2006, 11:05 AM)

'Well, if you want one or two documents copies of the document written down, it would be best to just go with a scribe. However, if you want a mass publication to be released, then a printer is the person you need. Basicly, you have to etch out on a copper plate the page you want printed, then you ink it up, and print it on a piece of paper. The etching is time consuming and expensive, but once its done, an unlimited amount of the document can be produced at a much lower price than a scribe, and at a much faster pace' she took a breath, 'Printing Presses are not really that rare, but the one I have is extremly rare, a portable one, with a feather enchantment apon it. Hence, I can take it with me to print off anywhere, anytime... as long as there is enough room'

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 2 2006, 07:12 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 2 2006, 05:58 PM)

"That mark is where the study was. Good place to stash some stuff if needed," Erenius says, also noting that the paths were about two fathoms wide, and heavily protected with trees and such.

"So this is thick forest?" Valerius asked him, "That right there is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it provides good cover to keep us out of sight. On the other, this would be a perfect spot for an ambush. Although this study you speak of intrigues me, how far of a walk is it from here, and could it be used as an outpost of sorts to run patrols out of?"

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Feb 2 2006, 07:13 PM

He put his hand to his chin, as if in deep thought for a moment. "interesting... I'll keep that in mind, if I ever need something published like that. Would prove to be very, very useful."

He took another swig from his flin, sighing a back. "well, since you told me what you do, I might as well tell you what I do, which isn't much... if you consider being the husband of the Dutchess not much, that is."

And hence, the reason for the well-off appearance.

Posted by: Shardie Feb 2 2006, 07:17 PM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Feb 3 2006, 11:13 AM)

'I have been meaning to introduce myself to your wife, but she seems too busy to disturb' she said a little surprised at this revalation... a Nord Marrying a Khajiit and being the Dutchess of a city in Morrowind? Surely these were the ends of time... 'If you need my services, I am on the Senchal Rose, docked in the harbour,' she sniffed her nose, 'ah, my fish is ready! I'll have to go to a booth to eat it, so I will have to take your leave' she bowed and retreated to the booth where her fish was being served

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Feb 2 2006, 07:19 PM

"farewell, then." He said as the bosmer woman left to go devour her fish. hmm... I'll keep it in mind. You never know when being able to mass produce written copies of things may come in handy. The khajjit went back to his drink, which was about 1/2 the way empty by now. It was gonna be a long night for this mage...

Posted by: Sheogorath Feb 2 2006, 07:27 PM

Kethiah's Room, The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Feb 2 2006, 06:29 PM)

Isidor walked up to Kethiah's room, on his break, to see how she was, while Ingmar entered the bar for a drink.

Tsei entered as well, and got a drink.

Kethiah, Tyradil, and Tilitalia had just finished their second lesson with Uardia, an Imperial sorceress they had hired from the Mages Guild. She was an old Imperial woman with wild silvery hair, and her appearance had at first frightened and then fascinated Tyradil and Tilitalia before they understood was a kind-hearted though eccentric mage she was.

Their first lessons were on spell absorbtion and reflection.

"I think your boy's also learning something," Kethiah smiled, touching her belly. "He's definitely knocking around in there."

Posted by: FireMaster Feb 2 2006, 07:32 PM

QUOTE(stargate525 @ Feb 2 2006, 07:12 PM)

"Off the top of my head, I don't really recall, cant be more than two or three hours," Erenius replies. "Just what then do you have planned?"

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 2 2006, 07:35 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 2 2006, 06:32 PM)

"Off the top of my head, I don't really recall, cant be more than two or three hours," Erenius replies. "Just what then do you have planned?"

"Just that if we can find a path to the mountains through these forests, and enough of these hidey-holes scattered along the route, we could setup a system of checkpoints, make it harder for the redorans to simply cut us off."

Posted by: FireMaster Feb 2 2006, 07:39 PM

"Fine point you make. If only we had some eighteen more Bosmer in Ald Raathim," Erenius says. "They'd make a good picket in the places we cant reach easily from the caves we may find."

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 2 2006, 07:41 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 2 2006, 06:39 PM)

"Fine point you make. If only we had some eighteen more Bosmer in Ald Raathim," Erenius says. "They'd make a good picket in the places we cant reach easily from the caves we may find."

Valerius laughed, "Patience friend, lets not go counting our chickens before they're hatched. No need for bosmer if there aren't any caves along the route. If you don't have any plans, we could set out at once, see what we can find."

Posted by: Stargazey Feb 2 2006, 07:41 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Feb 2 2006, 07:27 PM)

Kethiah's Room, The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
Kethiah, Tyradil, and Tilitalia had just finished their second lesson with Uardia, an Imperial sorceress they had hired from the Mages Guild. She was an old Imperial woman with wild silvery hair, and her appearance had at first frightened and then fascinated Tyradil and Tilitalia before they understood was a kind-hearted though eccentric mage she was.

Their first lessons were on spell absorbtion and reflection.

"I think your boy's also learning something," Kethiah smiled, touching her belly. "He's definitely knocking around in there."

Isidor smiled, and kissed her. "I'm glad. How have you been otherwise? Nice to have a respit from the boredom, I'd imagine ..."

ooc - back in a bit.

Posted by: FireMaster Feb 2 2006, 07:51 PM

"Valerius, you mind heading out tomorrow at midday?" Erenius says. "While I have nothing to really clear up here, I do need a good decent meal, a sleep, and a bath, that perch fish that the Bosmer printer loves so much reeks straight to Oblivion."

"With that, I bid you good night," Erenius says, standing and heading off towards the bar to order a drink and a meal.

Posted by: stargate525 Feb 2 2006, 07:53 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Feb 2 2006, 06:51 PM)

"Fine. Gives me time to stock up on necessities besides."

Valerius left the bar to do just that.

Posted by: Sheogorath Feb 2 2006, 07:54 PM

Kethiah's Room, the Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Feb 2 2006, 08:41 PM)

Isidor smiled, and kissed her. "I'm glad. How have you been otherwise? Nice to have a respit from the boredom, I'd imagine ..."

"Absolutely," Kethiah grinned. "I might even -- ooo." She winced a little, and took Isidor's hand and placed it on her belly. The kicks were regular and strong. "Feel that? He definitely has some Atmoran barbarian blood in him from his dad ... Ooo."

Posted by: Stargazey Feb 2 2006, 08:14 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Feb 2 2006, 07:54 PM)

Kethiah's Room, the Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
"Absolutely," Kethiah grinned. "I might even -- ooo." She winced a little, and took Isidor's hand and placed it on her belly. The kicks were regular and strong. "Feel that? He definitely has some Atmoran barbarian blood in him from his dad ... Ooo."

Isidor smiled, and couldn't help but feel proud.

"Only a few weeks now, huh?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Feb 2 2006, 08:27 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Feb 2 2006, 09:14 PM)

Isidor smiled, and couldn't help but feel proud.

"Only a few weeks now, huh?"

"If he's not in a hurry," Kethiah laughed. "And decides to join us earlier, which it almost feels like ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Feb 2 2006, 08:54 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Feb 2 2006, 08:27 PM)

"If he's not in a hurry," Kethiah laughed. "And decides to join us earlier, which it almost feels like ..."

"Well, I'll be around this time, at least, if anything does happen. On another subject ..." Isidor said, changing his tone lightly. "Have you talked to Ingmar at all lately?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Feb 2 2006, 09:12 PM

Kethiah's Room, the Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Feb 2 2006, 09:54 PM)

"Well, I'll be around this time, at least, if anything does happen. On another subject ..." Isidor said, changing his tone lightly. "Have you talked to Ingmar at all lately?"

"He's come to visit me from time to time, like he said he would," Kethiah replied. "Why?"

Posted by: Stargazey Feb 2 2006, 09:30 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Feb 2 2006, 09:12 PM)

Kethiah's Room, the Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim
"He's come to visit me from time to time, like he said he would," Kethiah replied. "Why?"

Isidor's brow furrowed. "I don't know ... His attitude just seems different lately. More reserved, but a little happier ... I guess I was wondering if he had mentioned anything about it to you."

Posted by: Sheogorath Feb 2 2006, 09:45 PM

Kethiah's Room, The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Feb 2 2006, 10:30 PM)

Isidor's brow furrowed. "I don't know ... His attitude just seems different lately. More reserved, but a little happier ... I guess I was wondering if he had mentioned anything about it to you."

"He says he's happier," Kethiah smiled. "I'm glad. Actually, I have a theory that he fancies someone, but I didn't want to pry too much ... It would certainly explain it."

They continued talking, Isidor, Kethiah, and the kids, until Kethiah felt too tired to continue. The baby had been very active lately, and it was exhausting. She sent her family off so she could get some sleep.

Posted by: Loranna Feb 2 2006, 10:00 PM

And now, it is time to ...

LOCK ON!!!

Loranna