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Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 04:13 AM

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Time to continue! We have stormy weather on the horizon and something very, very dire just happened and nobdy saw it except maybe Sheogorath and Azura, but what can you do?

Loranna

Posted by: Aki Oct 22 2004, 04:23 AM

Reichi stretched and yawned, mumbling something asbout wondering how late it was.

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 04:25 AM

"The Falmer? If they are still alive, they have retreated into a fortress of wariness and xenophobia. And Reichi, perhaps you've heard of "pillaging?" Who is to say the remains of the Falmeri kingdom weren't utterly destroyed by the Nords? Why, they might even be buried under the ice of the centuries. Or perhaps, as others have suggested, they did not have the same view of civilization as us. If they do still exist, it is not as Rieklings. Answer me this question:
You are a mer, in a time when fanatical hatred of Nemer is the norm. Obviously, you are proud of your race to the extreme, and will not tolerate the dillution of it's blood. You are faced with extinction, but have the chance of bedding goblins to survive. Would you?"

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 04:27 AM

Loranna-Azura sits down to listen to the discussion quietly, finding some comfort in watching mortals think.

Posted by: Aki Oct 22 2004, 04:30 AM

"Hmm...i'd prepare a proper tomb for myself first then go a fghtin'."Reichi said with a slight smirk."Pillaging....don't people generally take stuff during thqat?surely it would have goten spread around.A nord could have liked one of the elves's axes and took it no?Its rare some group of people goes and kills some other group and doesn't take their stuff."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 04:31 AM

"Perhaps all the Falmer things are now Nord things." Arynel conjectured.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 04:33 AM

Hakan shudders at the thought of bedding a Goblin, "While some odd people believe the Reiklings are the surviving Falmer...i once heard a tale...that the last Falmer ever to survive was buried in a tomb somewhere in a northern frozen land...a prince they called him...but never in my travels have i seen this 'tomb' "

Louis thought aloud, "Is it not also possible...the remaining Falmer travelled to some isolated land, or island, with all that remained of their civilization?"

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 22 2004, 04:34 AM

The door burst open and two gaurds, with Sekka in tow, walk through the door. The gaurds throws Sekka on the floor and one says "We have noticed a trend of...strange...things happening here, and this man, as we have discoverd, is...strange. We were hoping he belonged to someone here..." the other garurd adds, "if not, we will dispose of him ourselves..." Sekka screams "SOMEONE PLEASE, THEY ARE GONNA KILL MEEEE!"

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 04:36 AM

"Stay your tempers!" Hakan insists, "This man threatens no one...though odd he be...and we here know him to some extent..we'll take him in and make sure he doesn't cause trouble."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 04:36 AM

"Relax!" Arynel calls to Sekka, his voice edged with a calm spell. "What's wrong?"

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 22 2004, 04:39 AM

..."i didnt mean to do it, but i looked in her window...and the glass globe...it was so...beutifull..you idiot you broke it...yes she was very powerfull..you ran to the gaurds you twit...well at least she didnt kill m...us"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 04:41 AM

Arynel began to speak to Sekka, his words laced with magicka.

"Rest ye heart now, let go your pain. Rest ye soul now, no troubles to remain..."

He continues in like fashion.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 04:42 AM

Hakan chuckles, "No spell in the world could fix those multiple personalities i think...seems the Mad God got to that one as soon as he was born..."

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 22 2004, 04:44 AM

Sekka calms considerably and thanks Hakan and Arynel. "thank you very much..yes thank you...thank you...I thin you are...my friends...right...not like the other ones...the mean ones..."

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 04:45 AM

Rilis approachs the guards.
"I do not know whether he is insane, possessed, or just very odd, but I, Prince Rilis Direnni, can attest to the fact that he has not caused harm to any. If you need proof that I am a Prince, see the rings on my fingers? See the crests on them?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 04:45 AM

"Come and be merry, friend." Arynel said to Sekka. "Let us be joyful!"

The Breton turns to Rilis and smiles, but does not say anything.

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 22 2004, 04:49 AM

"Thank you very much..o..my..friends...I will remember you all forever"

The gaurds leave, apparently happy to have this madman off their hands.

Posted by: Aki Oct 22 2004, 04:50 AM

Reichi again shuffles off to bed.Tripping up the stairs several time.Enters his room and once again heads off to sleep.Hoping the tavern wouldn't fall apart while he slept.

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 04:51 AM

Rilis continues the discussion where it left off.
"Louis, I have often wondered whether the Falmer headed north to Altmora, although it's questionable whether it was depopulated enough for that to be a good idea. Also, would anyone care to discuss the Ayleids?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 04:53 AM

"Ah, the wild elves." Arynel said after hearing Rilis speak. "There is a race I would like to know more about."

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 22 2004, 04:54 AM

"Hmm my uncle was an Ayleid, his name was Sehka Sil..dont listen to him, hes nuts"

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 04:58 AM

"I know little of the Wild Elves...i once read a few pages about them but it has now slipped from my memory," replied Louis, "i would be very interested in seeing one."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 05:00 AM

"If you ever see a Wild Elf be sure to tell me!" Arynel laughed.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 05:03 AM

Louis laughed as well, "I certainly will! I wonder whom they resemble...slightly off topic, Scamps alway appeared to me like Elves that had been severely deformed."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 05:05 AM

"I believe the wild elves look like something between an Altmer and a Bosmer, but I am only guessing." Arynel said. "I suppsoe that the Scamps do have a slight resemblence to the Mer. I have heard a story of a scamp who lives in a town in Morrowind and trades with the locales!"

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 22 2004, 05:06 AM

to Arynel "whoever told you that is definately insane...and they say I say crazy things..."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 05:08 AM

"It does sound crazy, I admit." Arynel says to Sekka. "But tis a good tale in any case."

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 05:09 AM

Rilis felt the ring on his finger. Ivory and gold, shaped to look like a tower top.
Hmph. And they missed one of the maddest Ayleids of all.
"I have many questions regarding the Ayleids. Why could they not put down a simple slave rebellion that had the aid of some Nords? Were they confined to the White Gold Tower? Is it their blood that stains the Nibenese soil? Do they hate the Nemer, or at least the Cyrodiils?"

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 22 2004, 05:09 AM

To Arynel "I know many tales, ive lived many of them, but thats like suggesting the existance of a rich mudcrab, It just doesnt work"

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 05:10 AM

Hakan laughed, "Ha! i heard a tale once of a scamp selling Sujamma in Daedric ruins! What nonsense..."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 05:12 AM

"Yes, I too have heard the tale of the talking mudcrab." Arynel said to Sekka. "But I heard he was drunk!"

The Breton turned to Rilis. "I do not know enough about the wild elves to speak with any certainty."

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 05:16 AM

Rilis chuckled.
"You said to tell you if one of us were to see an Ayleid. The old mer, who had the bad limp, who was covered with wrinkles."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 05:18 AM

After listening to Rilis speak, Arynel's eyes grew wide.

"What are you saying?" The Breton asked. "Have you seen an Ayleid ?"

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 05:19 AM

Rilis laughed harder.
"My mother."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 05:21 AM

Arynel laughs. "I would not have guessed Rilis."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 05:24 AM

Hakan chuckles, "I bet some of the snootier Imperials and Altmer could learn something from the humble life of a Wild Elf. No offense to present company of course."

Posted by: One87xe Oct 22 2004, 05:25 AM

*...The Broken Sword Inn, Taneth, Hammerfell...it seemed like a glorious dream to One...being carried across sunny green fields, to the foot of a large statue of Azura...wherein the twilight brought a smile to his face...and a voice perhaps her voice saying: "Khajiit many peices for this one...many Khajiit seek him"...?...suddenly One realized that this was no field and that definitely wouln't be Azura's voice...with this strange development One felt that his strength had returned...the sickness whatever it had been was finally out of his system...with this he opens his eyes...*

"Ugghh....where am I? It smells like...like...

"Khajiit think you cheat Dagi...Khajiit no like cheats...Khajiit think you cheat"

"Hey...what the hell?..."

"Ahh...so this one speaks..."

*One's Shehai hand begins to glow...*

"I'll give you one chance to let me go...you might even walk away with your lives"

*This causes the Khajiit to start laughing hard...so hard they didn't even notice when he cut through the ropes binding his hands with a small fire spell...*

"Ok...your loss..."

*One frees himself quickly, then boots the Dagi across the room and retrieves his amulet from around his neck...the Cathay attempts to tackle him...but he finds One's foot has found his jaw...smiling One thinks to himself "That was far to easy" as he uses the Divine Intervention spell of his newly retrieved Amulet...he finds himself back in Ilesson Hills where he had set the Mark...Ami is no where to be seen...*

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 05:25 AM

"You obviously know little of the Ayleids." Arynel said to Hakan. "They are a very proud race."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 05:34 AM

"Aye that is true," Hakan replied, "never have i seen one, never have i found text of them. Is it then this pride that keeps them away from other races?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 05:37 AM

"Perhaps." Arynel said to Hakan. "It would make since, although I do not know if it is true. I am sure some have seen them, but most of them have kept silent."

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 05:38 AM

"It is either a desire to lick their wounds until they can once again rule the White Gold Tower, their pride, a desire to live far from the world and practice the old ways, xenophobia or something else. But I tell you this: The ancient mer who came in a few days ago was an Ayleid, and he is quite possibly just as racist as Trinimac was."

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 22 2004, 05:38 AM

Sekka wanders back up into his room, where he notices the roof has fallen in a bit, probobly due to recent commotion, Sekka remarkes "Well we can watch the stars while I sleep.....It better not rain.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 05:43 AM

"It's unfortunate then he stayed only a short time," Louis remarked.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 05:47 AM

"I doubt he would have said anything important." Arynel mused.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 05:49 AM

"Perhaps if he were 'persuaded' " Louis chuckled, "how many mind altering spells could he really resist?...Then again he could be the most magickally powerful mortal on all of Nirn!"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 05:57 AM

"Perhaps." Arynel laughed.

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 06:00 AM

"The mer? Attempting to take on a 4000-year old archsorcerer with mind altering spells is patently insane."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 06:01 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 21 2004, 11:57 PM)

"Perhaps." Arynel laughed.

Loranna-Azura stirs, noting her beer has been sitting by her hand waiting for her to drink for some time.

She takes a sip and grimaces, muttering "Hmph; we must be on the lesser stuff now."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 06:02 AM

"We are discussing Ayleids." Arynel answered Loranna. "Seeing as we know very little, we seem to have sucumbed to subtle humor."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 06:04 AM

Louis chuckles, "As i said...the most powerful mortal live...then again there are many sorcerers thousands of years old i suspect...and many brash young upstarts who think to challenge them, most of which will inevitably fall."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 06:07 AM

"Tis the way of the world, I think." Arynel said. "The Psijiics take it to a whole new level."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 06:07 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 12:02 AM)

"We are discussing Ayleids." Arynel answered Loranna. "Seeing as we know very little, we seem to have sucumbed to subtle humor."

"Ah ..." Loranna-Azura says, sipping her beer again and sighing.

" ... All right then," she says with a small shrug, putting her beer aside. "Sorry to interupt; please continue."

... Must have gotten lost in my own thoughts, Loranna-Azura decides.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 06:10 AM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Oct 21 2004, 10:09 PM)

Allerleirauh had returned, without removing the leaf from her pocket. She needed to be careful of this new habit, invisibility: it was more addictive than strong drink. She removed the leaf now, appearing off to one side of the room.

"It's impossible to speak of the fall of the Ayleids without speaking of Alessia," she said. "There's the answer to the first question you asked."

Posted by: Glensather Oct 22 2004, 06:11 AM

I sit on the nearest stool and watch back and forth as they talk about the other kinds of Elves that existed. I of course, being raised in the middle of nowhere, know little about the other common races, but watching the tirade is amusing, to say the least.

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 06:16 AM

"All Alessia was was an ambitious slave. If Skyrim hadn't intervened, they would probably have been crushed. If the Ayleids weren't a buffer state of the Kingdom of Alinor, Alinor might have intervened, causing an actual war instead of a heinous massacre that could probably be called truthfully the greatest crime of the First Era."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 06:19 AM

"The 'ambitious slave' held the love of two of the greatest heroes this world has ever known; and not through her beauty," Allerleirauh said. "It's lazy thinking to insult what you cannot defeat."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 06:27 AM

"It would seem Allerleirauh is well versed in the history of Alessia," Louis remarked.

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 06:29 AM

Rilis glares at Allie.
"Oh, yes. Pelinal Whitestrake is as much of a hero as the fool who decided Saarthal should be sacked. But was he great? Certainly, although only in the sense that he had power. In addition to suggesting the Ayleids be butchered, he also killed hundreds of Khajiit on the simple assumption that they were mer. I don't want to start a barfight, so I'm not going to talk about Alessia, Pelinal, Morihaus, or Trinimac, because I hate every one of them."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 06:29 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 12:19 AM)

"The 'ambitious slave' held the love of two of the greatest heroes this world has ever known; and not through her beauty," Allerleirauh said. "It's lazy thinking to insult what you cannot defeat."

Loranna-Azura gets a thoughtful look and begins to chuckle softly.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 06:30 AM

"I don't see that we need to fight," Allie said. "You are suggesting that the Night of Tears was a bad idea? That's big of you. Tell me, why do you hate Trinimac?"

Posted by: Glensather Oct 22 2004, 06:33 AM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Oct 21 2004, 11:29 PM)

I nearly choke on my flin. I'm no fan of a Slave Race, like the Khajit, but I don't condone killing them incessantly. I chalk this up to more Nordic barbarism. Granted, it was a long time ago, but even then...

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 06:35 AM

"Why? Because he's the biggest idiot I've ever heard of. I'm sure you know that Shezzar is the Cyrodiilic god of mannish endeavour. Basically, he's not widely worshipped because racism isn't really a part of the modern Cyrodiils. Trinimac is the same to the Altmer, except racism is still very much a part of the Altmer. Big whoop. You're Nordic. I'm 1/2 Ayleid and 1/2 Altmer. After we're done butchering each other over race, we can move on to hair color!"

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 06:35 AM

"Forgive me if i speak false," said Hakan, "but was not Trinimac the one who the outcast Aldmer followed and then became Orcs?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 06:36 AM

"Yes, something like that." Arynel answers Hakan.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 06:38 AM

"But..." and here Allie giggled, and choked on her drink, "Forgive me, Rilis, for I don't mean to start a fight... Trinimac is POO. You still worship him?"

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 06:38 AM

"Did I say I worshipped Trinimac? I HATE him."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 06:39 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 12:38 AM)

"But..." and here Allie giggled, and choked on her drink, "Forgive me, Rilis, for I don't mean to start a fight... Trinimac is POO. You still worship him?"

Loranna-Azura takes a longish sip from her beer, effectively hiding her smirk.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 06:40 AM

Louis laughs, "Good Lady Allerleirauh, for someone who usually seems to speak with elegance, your last statement was rather the opposite"

Posted by: Glensather Oct 22 2004, 06:40 AM

So tell me, my Lady... how much of this rings a bell in your memory?

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 06:44 AM

QUOTE(Glensather @ Oct 22 2004, 12:40 AM)

So tell me, my Lady... how much of this rings a bell in your memory?

Loranna-Azura says to Tharivor Oh, it's not the actual history being discussed right now that I'm listening to; it's the way in which you all are discussing it. It's wonderfully interesting to see how you all interact and converse ...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 06:45 AM

"I was speaking of other mer, not you, my dear," Allie said. "You are half Ayleid; the folk near Dawnstar used to accuse my mother of being a Falmer... which she certainly was NOT. It's certain that folk everywhere fear and hate outsiders. But you see no practical differences between man and mer?"

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 06:49 AM

Hakan jumped in, "I see that all the races of man and mer have those who worship their gods...those who want to play hero..those who want to play villain..those who hide behind politics..and those who simply act foolish..."

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 06:49 AM

"There are differences between a longsword and a claymore, but numerous similarities. Both kill people, both are bladed, both are weapons, etc. I have little care for certain traditions. The racism aspect is one of them, and the purity thing is another. The arrogance is also another."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 06:51 AM

"Yet still," said Hakan, "both weapons, similar yet different, are quite deadly when weilding effectively. On the whole, Man and Mer are not entirely different...the larger variance is person to person...unlike the case of the longsword and claymore."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 06:53 AM

"Speaking of men and mer." Arynel conjectured. "I am neither, and both."

The Breton winked.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 06:59 AM

Hakan laughed, "That would explain why you have one pointed ear and one rounded one," he said in a teasing way.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 06:59 AM

"The larger difference is in the heart, I would say," Allie said. "I adore Vehk and his black little Velothi heart. We both love Shor, or Lorkhan, as the case may be. Yet we are not sister and brother; not even cousins."

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 07:03 AM

"It may be the fact that I'm drunk, but I don't get your point."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 07:06 AM

Arynel eyes Hakan strangly. "My ears?"

The Breton reaches into his pocket and produces a pigeon, which flies towards the ceiling.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 07:07 AM

"What matters is why we are here," Allie said. "Are you here by accident, or as part of some horrible design? Is the world yours to grasp by the tail and swing, or does it stomp on you? Would you be free of it, or rejoicing within it, or surpass it altogether? Those are the questions that make us who we are. Form follows function, somewhat; as you see when you look at the skin of the Dunmer. But really the differences are deeper than skin; deeper than ears; deeper than the difference between 70 years and 700."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 07:07 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 12:59 AM)

Loranna-Azura gets a thoughtful expression on her face, her thoughts drifting back to Lorkhan, though she finds herself getting distracted by the continuing conversation.

... Maybe I'm getting tired, she thinks, growing minorly frustrated at her inability to concentrate on her thoughts. Maybe some rest is in order ...

She closes her eyes and her expression beging to relax ...

... I'm sorry Lady, Loranna says quietly. I'll work harder to be a better vessel.

Azura frowns. You're doing fine, she says, now relax dear; you've been through a lot and need time to adjust to it all - not to mention get some respite from that annoying storm outside.

Mentioning the storm causes Loranna to wince, and physically Loranna-Azura shudders for a moment. ...

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 07:08 AM

"Wise words indeed," said Hakan to Allerleirauh, "The true test of Man and Mer and Beast...is what their heart speaks to them, and if they remain true to themselves..and their heart. I would hope that any race on Nirn contains members capable of this...It is indeed capable for anyone, no matter their race...or whether they worship Daedra or Aedra...or if they are warlike or peaceful, they can still become comrades, colleagues, brothers-in-arms, or friends."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 22 2004, 07:11 AM

QUOTE(NordRogue @ Oct 22 2004, 01:08 AM)

Outside, there is a flash of lightning, as in Oblivion, Sheogorath throws up.

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 07:11 AM

"I see. Where's the barmaid? I haven't had anything to drink since last night."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 07:14 AM

Allerleirauh glanced at the window and poured a drink for Rilis.

"I think Rilis's are the wisest words so far. Hakan, you mistake me. I mean there are real differences which sometimes cannot be resolved; and there can be no true peace. This is the Arena."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 07:15 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 01:11 AM)

Outside, there is a flash of lightning, as in Oblivion, Sheogorath throws up.

Loranna-Azura opens her eyes and glares emerald green annoyance at the ceiling.

" ... Watch yourselves ..." she mutters.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 07:15 AM

"Perhaps true peace is outside..." Arynel muses.

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 07:16 AM

Rilis grins and drinks.
"Wise? And a drink? Why thank you. I suppose the fighting will never stop, but so long as the fighting over whether people are mer, man or betmer stops, I'll be happy until some dolt decides we should go massacre people over toe nail size."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 07:17 AM

A sudden spout of heavy rain drops on White Haven for a few moments.

"Nevermind the ears, friend," says Hakan to Arynel, "t'was only a joke."

Posted by: One87xe Oct 22 2004, 07:18 AM

*After changing clothes and refreshing himself One decides to make his way to the Tavern and see whats happened in his absense...One's still concerned about Ami...who didn't leave so much as a note announcing her departure...it appears it's going to rain...*

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 07:19 AM

The Breton smiles at Hakan. "I thought so." He says.

"War" Arynel closes his eyes, and then speaks.

"Ere it comes, rumbling like thunder, sweeping through, infecting the heart of man. Ere it comes, gleaming as the sun, the blade: The soldier rides, flying headlong towards the fray. Charging onward as night follows day, the eternal spinning of the cogs of history…"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 07:21 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 12:15 AM)

"Perhaps true peace is outside..." Arynel muses.

"Your words have truth in them, I think," Allie said. "The only peace is in the eye of the storm."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 07:23 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 01:21 AM)

"Your words have truth in them, I think," Allie said. "The only peace is in the eye of the storm."

... Don't you even dare make a comment, Loranna-Azura thinks sourly, glancing outside.

She gets up and begins to pace a bit near the door.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 22 2004, 07:23 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Oct 22 2004, 01:15 AM)

" ... Watch yourselves ..." she mutters.

Wind whistles shrill through the eaves of the inn while in Oblivion, Sheogorath shakes his head, "No, child of moonshadow, watch yourself."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 07:23 AM

Louis thinking aloud, "Of course, there would never be need for war or conflict, if all problems could be resolved...no matter the size. Even the best of friends and family will run into conflict no matter how much they enjoy one another's company or how much they have in common. The violent history or this world speaks for itself the inability to resolve many conflicting opinions, but the fact that nations can be formed where the members of said nation don't constantly rebel breed anarchy say that there are many petty differences which can be put aside, based on each individual person and what the difference is. I have no love at all for slavery, yet i know many in Morrowind who either endorse, or are indifferent, yet we aren't driven into conflict...however Telvanni cringe at the sight of me, and would surely attempt to kill me if there were no consequences."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 07:25 AM

"I have heard the Telvanni care little for the consequences of murder." Arynel said to Louis.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 07:26 AM

"Louis, my dear, all your words show your love for slavery!"

Allie laughed.

"The world you describe would be a disaster; Shor keep us from it! Conflict reminds us why we are here."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 01:23 AM)

Wind whistles shrill through the eaves of the inn while in Oblivion, Sheogorath shakes his head, "No, child of moonshadow, watch yourself."

Thank you; I am perfectly capable of watching myself dear brother, Loranna-Azura replies bitterly. Your concern is noted and my heart of ashes is duly touched; now kindly let me get back to my watching of myself and worry yourself on other things. I'll bake you a cake even, just because.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 07:27 AM

"The universe is built on violence." Arynel said.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 07:29 AM

"This is true," remarked Louis, "But despite my non-violent nature, most Telvanni would be rather foolish to try it...Although i never spend more time in Telvanni territory than is necessary for my duties and studies. In Tel Mora i was harrassed by a few, shall we say...'irritated' guards that didn't like my being there...i tried to ignore them but they were quite insistant, i finally resorted the paralyzing them, by the time the spell wore off they barely had enough life in them to collapse and curse my name.."

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 07:30 AM

"How else shall we reach heaven? Sit around and sing songs by the Marans? I'll take the violence."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 07:31 AM

"I am not so sure it means violence with a blade." Arynel mused.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 07:32 AM

"There's more than one way to reach heaven, even in Vehk's words... and perhaps some special destiny is set aside for those who prefer to remain clay. But not for me, thank you."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 07:33 AM

"If you have achieved the tower, Allerleirauh." Arynel said. "Do speak of it, as I have not."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 22 2004, 07:33 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Oct 22 2004, 01:27 AM)

To Azura, not to Loranna:

You haven't a heart of ash anymore, sister, you have a real human heart, and if I drank that sour milk of pity, it would be the girl I would pity, and destroy to end her suffering ... But you move amongst the earthbones now, creature of Mundus, and if you do not fear ... you are less wise now than ever ...

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 07:34 AM

"Please do not mistake my words," Louis said, "I don't intend to endorse a world in which all conflict was abolished, though i myself have no love of killing...although i sometimes must, either to protect myself or someone i care for, or to keep someone from causing greater harm in the future than they already have...I much prefer to sort things out without drawing my sword, but i fret not if my sword must be drawn, and i fully understand the need for conflict of many sorts in the world in which we live. Many good things have in fact come from conflict, though at times bloodshed was no a necessity."

Louis nodded to Allerleirauh, "Having known Hakan for so many years, i begin to understand well the Nord thirst for battle, and the fact that many often enjoy the fight and the fray, yet i also know such an adventurous life is not meant for all."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 07:39 AM

"Louis, what I mean is there can be no heaven on earth... and to aspire to make one is to make an earth bland and tasteless, into which we sink and are suffocated. Be free, even if you must be wretched."

She winked at Arynel. "A man may see the Tower in a straw... to grasp it is another matter entirely."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 07:41 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 01:33 AM)

Within Loranna, something stirs ...

I am still the Dusk and the Dawn, she replies. Do not think this is permanent ... the Thief thinks he can bind one of us to this world, make us mortal? I will take his strictures and from them regain my rightful place in Moonshadow, and show to all how utterly hollow he's always been.

The girl is just a vessel; a nice vessel but ultimately just that. And she is mine to do with as I please - and I please to use her as she is.

Physically, Loranna leans against the doorway; it's hard to notice over the din of conversation and the storm outside but her breathing is getting ragged ...

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 22 2004, 07:43 AM

You think you are strong enough to rise when you could not after our dance?

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 07:44 AM

"I completely agree," replied Louis, "I believe one must do what they believe they should do...remaining true to themselves and who they are, instead of bending themselves to suit others, blindly and foolishly. This is simply what i do, and have always done. The actions i choose in my life are a direct reflection of the person i was, am, and will become as i grow old and crippled. But a heaven on earth...none need worry of such a thing, if that is there worry, for i am confident such a thing will never happen."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 07:50 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 01:43 AM)

You think you are strong enough to rise when you could not after our dance?

He put on a grand show; I will top that. The dance, and my remaining behind, are part of what I intend to do.

Do not fear for my strength brother; when I am ready this world will know again just how strong I - and all of us - truly are.

Loranna starts trembling, feeling like her insides are being shaken around by a hurricane.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 07:50 AM

"Forgoing pride is the first step on the path of wisdom." Arynel said to no one in paticular.

The Breton lifted a finger and traced a circle, spun his hand, and then traced a line.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 07:51 AM

Allerleirauh had been listening to the winds and the rain; now she glanced at Loranna, pretending to continue to listen to the conversation.

Posted by: One87xe Oct 22 2004, 07:53 AM

*Having braved the fierce storm that was brewing outside One made his way towards the door...after shaking his clothes off he makes his way inside and towards the bar...*

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 22 2004, 07:56 AM

Your time is not without limit anymore, Azura. Your vessel will break, perhaps before you are ready ...

But perhaps I overreacted ... a bit. I had cause for my fury. And I am not finished yet, but ... Well, you seem more like yourself now, and I shan't despair. Nor torture your girl. For the time being.

The sound of the storm begins to recede.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 07:57 AM

Hakan stands up to stretch, "Some use pride as a motivation to achieve...however to much pride can lead to an ill demise...i would say pride in small doses can enhance one's ability to learn the ways of the world by giving them good reason to attempt it...because they truly believe themselves capable, yet also pride can obscure the vision."

Hakan and Louis notice a very rain drenched and storm battered man enter the tavern.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 07:59 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 01:56 AM)

Your concern - and your fury - are both noted, Azura replies. You may not see it but I am following a design; there are unpleasant parts to it but they will mean nothing once the goal is achieved.

I will see you again in Oblivion brother ...

Loranna's knees buckle.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 08:00 AM

Arynel runs over to Loranna/Azura, and kneels next to her.

"Someone should help her." the Breton says.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 08:03 AM

Louis rushes to the doorway, he attempts casting a spell, doubtfully though, "I don't believe i have any spell to revive her...she seems to have collapsed by means not of mortal nature."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 08:03 AM

Allerleirauh stood up.

"To help her, I'd need to know what's wrong with her."

Posted by: Solin Oct 22 2004, 08:04 AM

Still in his corner Solin raises a brow at the fallen Loranna yet remains seated.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 22 2004, 08:05 AM

Outside, the night birds begin calling to one another to announce the end of the storm.

Posted by: One87xe Oct 22 2004, 08:05 AM

*Making his way towards the bar One turns for a second to observe Loranna/Azura half-collapse...he turns back to the crusty tavernkeeper who's manning the bar...*

"Some of the Ancient Dagoth Brandy please...and dont even say its all gone because I hid a bottle behind that copy of http://til.gamingsource.co.uk/mwbooks/rearguard.shtml over there..."

*Recieveing his drink One takes a slight gulp and sits at the bar to observe the various goings-on...*

"Are those owls I hear?..."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 08:06 AM

"At least the storm is clearing up." Arynel says. "I'm sure whatever is wrong with Loranna/Azura will pass. At least I hope."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 08:07 AM

"Can you stand milady?" Asked Louis, "if not we can undoubtedly help you to a seat or room."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 08:11 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 02:06 AM)

"At least the storm is clearing up." Arynel says. "I'm sure whatever is wrong with Loranna/Azura will pass. At least I hope."

Loranna, wether from her own strength or the help she is recieving, steadies herself and opens here eyes.

Her eyes are blue, but dead, without the usual signs of girlish fun or kindness normally found therein. Her facial expression resembles a marble bust more than either her girlish body language or Loranna-Azura's tigress mannerisms.

"Be not alarmed; everything is as it should be," she says, the corners of her mouth turning up slowly into a smile that never touches her eyes.

She turns to walk out the door.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 08:13 AM

Louis and Hakan gaze in curiosity, taking no action.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 08:17 AM

That's not good...

Allerleirauh hesitated. She felt that following Loranna would be of little purpose.

Stupid, stupid girl...

She wasn't sure what she thought of Loranna. She knew she disliked Azura as much as ever. But to allow a daedra to devour a human girl completely, even a stupid one who had asked for it... she could not reasonably stand by and allow it.

Posted by: One87xe Oct 22 2004, 08:20 AM

"Ok your goddess in her new body just collapsed right in front of you...intervening might get you striken down...sitting here equals what little tranquility you've had lately...hmm..."

*Seeming to come to a hasty decision One remains at his seat at the bar and watches as Loranna/Azura walks out the door...*

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 08:22 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 02:17 AM)

Loranna stops at the door and turns to meet Allie's gaze, her eyes being just what Allie would expect - and at Loranna's eyes meet Allie's, it feels for a brief second that Allie is engulfed in twilight ...

Then, the brief second passes, and Loranna heads out the door.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 22 2004, 08:22 AM

Arynel sighs as Loranna/Azura leaves the tavern. The Breton stretches his arms and yawns. He disappears in a flash on purple light.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 22 2004, 08:22 AM

Louis stood up, "The humanity in her eyes...almost...nonexistant...the same color of blue...but hollow and plain. I am no expert of the workings of Daedra, and i cannot be sure, but it seems the young girl we have put our lives on the line to protect..is fading away through means we cannot alter...at least momentarily.."

Posted by: Solin Oct 22 2004, 08:37 AM

"Anyone's cloak would wear thin under that kind of constant strain. I'd expect nothing less, the question is what is she going to do with it now that she feels the dirt?" Solin remarks from his corner.

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 08:57 AM

Intervening will get me killed, even if I figure out what to do for that. Not intervening will get me a long, miserable life filled with extreme physical pain. Ah, choices that I don't have. Perhaps I should let father handle this...
Rilis teleported back to the Tower. Upon hearing of the news, Nelacar Direnni flew into a rage, teleporting himself, his horse and a squirrel to White Haven, Daggerfall.
"By Xarxes, I'll join the Supremacists before I let this happen!"
Nelacar began searching the town.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 09:00 AM

Allerleirauh, on the other hand, knew where Loranna had gone. With the leaf hidden in her belt, she retraced the path they had taken the day before, riding back from the witch hunt. She stopped at a certain bend in the road, listening.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 09:05 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 03:00 AM)

Bend in the Road

Allie will soon hear the sound of an approaching figure, one who either is tired or else not trying too hard to be stealthy.

Tavern

Darius finally manages to say " ... Oh my ..."; there are four empty brandy bottles near him ...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 09:07 AM

Allerleirauh slipped the leaf from her belt and stepped into the road.

"I'm here. I brought what you asked for. I want to know why I should give it to you."

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 09:15 AM

Nelacar made a gesture with his hand, and suddenly headed towards the witch's coven from the night before.
I look forward to humiliating a Daedra Prince. I can only hope Mr. Acorns doesn't fall off the horse.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 09:17 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 03:07 AM)

Allerleirauh slipped the leaf from her belt and stepped into the road.

"I'm here. I brought what you asked for. I want to know why I should give it to you."

Bend in the Road

The figure of Loranna trudges wearily toward Allie, stopping about fifteen feet away; Allie can see her eyes are green again, and her expression, while not Loranna's girlish, kindly one, is at least not the marble expressionless one she wore a short while ago.

She stops, looks around, and closes her eyes, her brow furrowed; for the nonce, various prying eyes can not see this area.

" ... " Allie can't tell if Loranna-Azura is at a loss for words or simply is having trouble speaking; her mouth opens but nothing other than slightly ragged breathing comes out.

Finally, she says " ... Can't give you a reason ... all I can do is ask ... "

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 09:19 AM

"Why do you need healing?" Allerleirauh asked. "You're possessed, or out of your mind, or both; none of which can be cured by my alchemy."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 09:21 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 03:19 AM)

"Why do you need healing?" Allerleirauh asked. "You're possessed, or out of your mind, or both; none of which can be cured by my alchemy."

Bend in the Road

"I strained my physical shell more than she could take," Loranna-Azura says quietly. "The potions were to help counteract that."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 09:24 AM

Her brow deeply furrowed with suspicion, Allerleirauh handed Loranna a small blue vial. "Those are what I use when I want to walk unmolested," she said. "Dagoth Ur himself could smelt you and you'd not feel a thing."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 09:28 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 03:24 AM)

Loranna-Azura manages to raise a wry eyebrow. " ... More than I'd have thought to ask for even," she says, accepting the vial.

Slowly and delicately, she unplugs the vial and drinks the contents, waiting expectantly to feel the effect. After a moment, she looks like someone just fed her pure caffene.

" ... Thank you," she says, poking herself somewhat as if to ensure she's all there. " ... Just how long does this last, may I ask?"

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 22 2004, 09:34 AM

Nelacar scowled.
The spell isn't working and I have no clue how to find tracks. If I levitate, I could waste time landing in on some random person. I could cast speed, but she could have gone the opposite direction that I went in. I missed my chance to question peasants.
He slammed his sword into a tree.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 09:46 AM

"A little over two days," Allerleirauh said. "There's a trick to it. But my alchemy skills aren't the issue here. What exactly did you to to Loranna to 'strain' her? And did she agree to it on the front end?"

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 09:51 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 03:46 AM)

Loranna-Azura sighs.

" ... Vivec sundered me, but I am still in some respects infinite," she says wearily. "I'm nowhere near what my brothers or sisters would be; I'd have to push hard to cause anything really beyond human limits now, but my essense is still infinite enough to wear a vessel out. I've been holding back so as to not wear Loranna out too much; tonight ... I stopped holding back for a few minutes."

" ... And I didn't really ask for her permission so much as I said 'Keep your head down and hang on'; she was too scared to argue. ... And so was I."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 09:54 AM

"I don't see why Loranna needs to be afraid of him," Allie said. "They were best friends before you ever came along. What are you doing now? And what are you planning?"

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 10:02 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 03:54 AM)

"I don't see why Loranna needs to be afraid of him," Allie said. "They were best friends before you ever came along. What are you doing now? And what are you planning?"

" ... What am I planning?" Loranna-Azura asks.

" ... I don't know anything other than being Azura, the Dusk and the Dawn; I don't have anything else to aim for yet, and I've got peering eyes watching to make sure I prove that even tied down to Mundus a Daedra Prince can outplay a Thief - plus whatever other expectations those back in the tavern have."

Loranna-Azura sighs. " ... And I intend to follow that path, but before I did ... I wanted to say one thing, just between you, me, and Loranna."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 10:04 AM

"I am listening," Allerleirauh said.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 10:10 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 04:04 AM)

"I am listening," Allerleirauh said.

" .. The part about besting Vivec at his own game," Loranna-Azura says, her eyes closed and her brow furrowed as if concentrating - or bringing herself to say something difficult.

" ... It's a lie. In my own heart, even with the pain that's still there from what he did, I don't care about besting him anymore. All I want is to refind my sense of self ... or if that's unobtainable, find something else."

"You called me Heart of Ash," she continues. "My brother accused me of having a heart of flesh and blood. Neither of you is entirely right; I'm not mortal - but neither am I truly a Daedra in a vessel anymore. I'm somewhere in between; almost fitting for the goddess of the transitions between night and day, to be in an in between state ..."

She pauses. " ... I'm going to be lying to most everyone pretty soon; I honestly don't know what else to do right now and it's the only way I can see to keep us going until we're whole again. But I wanted one person to know the truth, other than Loranna and myself - you."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 10:17 AM

"You can't tell me the truth because you don't know the truth," Allie said quietly. "Let me be honest with you, then. I won't allow Loranna to be destroyed in a game between daedra. Even if that's what she chooses. Because a choice made by an idiot is no choice, and Loranna is a stupid little girl who thinks daedra are just spirits of the earth, like nature spirits. Be careful, Azura."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 10:21 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 04:17 AM)

" ... I'm trying," Loranna-Azura whispers, a brief look of reproachfulness crossing her face. " ... If I could I'd send her away, find something else for a vessel - a statue even, or a necklace, or something."

" ... But I can't," she continues, and a gradual look of fear comes to her face. "Not yet at least; maybe, if I can build up more power ... but right now I can't."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 22 2004, 10:27 AM

"I think you should come back to the tavern," Allerleirauh said. "It's late, and it looks like rain again."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 10:28 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 04:27 AM)

"I think you should come back to the tavern," Allerleirauh said. "It's late, and it looks like rain again."

Loranna-Azura nods.

" ... A wise idea," she says. "Let's go then ..."

She refrains from making a comment she had thought to make ...

Posted by: Solin Oct 22 2004, 10:39 AM

Raising the hood of a traveling robe, Solin opens the door of the tavern. His pack hanging securely over his shoulder he steps out into the night. He glances back as the door swings shut and light of the comon room abruptly disappears. His bootfalls are soft, muffled by grass, then silent as he treads away through the dark.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 22 2004, 10:45 AM

Loranna-Azura follows Allie back to the tavern, walking behind and gradually regaining the assured, feline grace that characterizes her.

At one point though, while Allerleirauh is staring forward, Loranna-Azura looks behind ... with dead blue eyes, and a face that calls to mind a marble bust, and a smile that refuses to reach beyond her lips ...

It had been, overall, a very interesting night.

(and it's time for me to get some sleep - see you tomorrow )

Posted by: B Oct 22 2004, 12:26 PM

Sentinel

B rises before the sun and prepares to meet the day. He will be busy today. First he must meet with the Royal Court, and then the King has requested a private meeting. Later tonight is a feast.

Why was I here again? I hope this trip was worth it, B sighs and leaves the room.

Posted by: BbaxterD Oct 22 2004, 05:58 PM

They were nearly at the end of their journey. They had been sailing since morning, after an interesting, albeit wild, night in Sentinel. Harg had found some fellow Nords, and all Baxter could remember was waking up in a farm, with seven Nords, an empty crate of mead, several dancing girls, three fellow Imperials, a cow, and an angry farmer.

The Iliac was calm, a recent storm had passed, and all seemed well. They would arrive in Daggerfall shortly, then the quick ride to White Haven to find out what has happend since their departure.

Posted by: niceguy5 Oct 23 2004, 12:45 AM

There was a bright flash near Solom's grave when the brightness dissapeared-came out an old Breton who looked old enough to pass as 80. He had a bread that came down at the end of his neck, his face was creased with wrinkles which made him close his eyes a lot, he wore on thin circular glasses, and was covered with layers of tan clothing and finished off a brown cloak. His cane came first after each timed he steped. "Oh Solom..(he sighed)..who ever knew you would die first eh?...I shouldn't have let you gone all the way over here, I'm so sorry Solom" though he voiced sound sad and cracked he didn't break a tear just sat down near the small stone wall that said:

Here lies a great Mage
who would risk it all.
Solom

The old Master waved his hands across the carvings and magically added 'Liria' Solom's last name. "Oh dear..oh dear"

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 12:51 AM

QUOTE(BbaxterD @ Oct 22 2004, 11:58 AM)

Sentinel

"And that is how the Fist of Harg added a deciededly Nordic twist to the old tale of Xyr," Harg rumbles to his audience, having recounted his 'legendary' acting job last Hearthfire. Those around who might not find the story funny - and given the amount of mead that had been imbibed that amounted mostly to the farmer and the cow - were too intimidated by the sight of Harg's shoulders and arms to not laugh along with the rest.

Harg grins, and wonders if Allerleirauh was having as fun a time as he was; knowing the chaos that surrounds the girl goddess he somewhat doubts it, and he resolves to give Allie a true Nordic dance before all is said and done to make it up to her.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 01:08 AM

The tavern door opens and Arynel steps inside. The Breton scans the area, and then takes a seat in a chair in the corner.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 01:10 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 07:08 PM)

The tavern door opens and Arynel steps inside. The Breton scans the area, and then takes a seat in a chair in the corner.

Darius is busily pouring himself another drink, while Melanus and Elaine finish tidying the palce up - again.

Samson is wandering around, keeping an eye on things and wishing Harg were back.

Posted by: BbaxterD Oct 23 2004, 01:13 AM

Finally, they were in White Haven. Back in the tavern, yet it was in poor condition, missing some key figures of the night of Meridia's appearence. A quick talk with Darius reveals much of what happened. Another death. Next time, Baxter would invite a full contingent of Legionnaires to guard these meetings he mused. Grabbing a chair and some Cyrodillic brandy, Baxter sits down, pulls out his copy of the Biography of Barenziah, and begins to read.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 23 2004, 01:25 AM

Allerleirauh awoke in the loft over the stable. Her rented room over the tavern had struck her as structurally unsound; the loft, on the hand, was dry and solid and filled with the pleasant scent of fresh hay and clean horses.

Potions were better than sleep, she mused. In sleep, you dreamed. And she had dreamed of bankers in green waistcoats, little girls, and mocking laughter. She had something to tell Arynel - what was it? She raised herself on one elbow and tried to remember the dream.

The Tower. That was it.

"It can't be talked about here," she said, shaking her head. Such was the power of dreams, and their fatal flaw; in a dream you could speak other languages, acquire great insights which could never be translated into waking speech.

She stretched, hopped down from the loft, ignoring the ladder, and went to wash her face in the trough.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 01:31 AM

In the waning moments of dawn, Loranna is outside, eyes closed and in new clothes; during the wee hours of the night she had washed herself and changed, to set out and greet the dawn.

Unless someone comes to look for her though, she shows little signs of moving yet.

Harg, upon returning, amuses himself with regalling Samson with tales of the farmer's efforts to reclaim his cow. Samson's response proves eloquent.

" ... You're something else Harg, you know that?"

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 01:42 AM

If it was anyone else, in any other place, people would be more surprised, but apart from the initial shock of someone falling through the cieling, Sekka laying in a pile of rubble wansnt a huge event (except to the ownver of the Taverne, and a very depressed looking Darius)

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Oct 22 2004, 07:42 PM)

Melanus sighs and is useing telekenesis to clean up the debries almost before it finishes hitting the ground.

"Maybe I should move to the Black Marsh ..." Darius sighs. "There's not much that can break in a marsh, right? And Argonians don't listen to rumors much I hear ..."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 23 2004, 01:48 AM

"Mr Sekka," Louis said jokingly, "I do believe the Fates truly have something against you..." Louis then approaches Darius, "And kind Host, it would seem neither small party, nor elaborate event is safe when it is thrown by you and accompanied by Lady Azura...aside from having the armies of the Empire guard it, or having it severel dozen cubits underground, there wouldn't seem many options left open."

Posted by: niceguy5 Oct 23 2004, 01:50 AM

The old Breton that visited Solom's grave came up to the tavern for some rest.

"A cup of mazte please" he laid his cane on his lap closing his eyes

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 01:51 AM

Sekka cleaned himself while talking to himself "You idiot...Dont fly with a Levitation Spell when you do not know the duration, Its a very Basic rule of Magic use...well you were the one who wanted to fly in the first place...that is a lie...no you specifically said "Wouldnt it be great if we could reach the sky...shut up....morons."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 01:52 AM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Oct 22 2004, 07:51 PM)

Elaine brings the old Breton some matze, wondeirng if he is brave or simply new to town.

Darius chuckles with an amusing lack of mirth. "So it seems ... maybe it's time to retre from the social scene ..."

Posted by: niceguy5 Oct 23 2004, 01:56 AM

"Ah thank you fine lady" he laid ten drakes at the table, The stanger looked around the tavern thinking to himself that these people weren't just ordinary commoners he could see knowledge in their eyes that most people don't have he closed his eyes again

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 23 2004, 01:57 AM

"Perhaps so," said Louis, "nevertheless you are a good host, had not these tragedies happened, ones you had no power over, this event would have been truly grand....but it is best not to dwell on might-have-beens."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 02:00 AM

QUOTE(NordRogue @ Oct 22 2004, 07:57 PM)

Elaine flashes a warm smile to the old man, says "Ye're welcome sir; enjoy your stay," an goes back to helping Melanus clean the floor of debries.

Darius manages a weak smile. "Kind words you offer; thank you."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 23 2004, 02:22 AM

(boy the creative juices aren't flowing from people today as much as they have been )

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 02:27 AM

Arynel stood up from his chair and spoke to the others at the tavern: "What do you think of Lorkhan and the Aedra, and the creation of the mundus?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 02:28 AM

The pretty young mother from the night before comes into the tavern, smiling at the group, and walks to Arynel. "I left my son home today. Are you performing again?"

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 08:27 PM)

Arynel stood up from his chair and spoke to the others at the tavern: "What do you think of Lorkhan and the Aedra, and the creation of the mundus?"

"Duecedly glad they did so; wouldn't have ever had any brandy if they hadn't," Darius quips. "Of course, the way things go on nowadays I may end up having a heart attack before I'm thirty five, but can't blame that on the old birds now can we?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 02:30 AM

QUOTE

The pretty young mother from the night before comes into the tavern, smiling at the group, and walks to Arynel. "I left my son home today. Are you performing again?"

"Why yes, I can if you wish." The Arynel said. "What would you like me to play?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 02:34 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 08:30 PM)

"Why yes, I can if you wish." The Arynel said. "What would you like me to play?"

“I’m no patroness of the arts like my queen,” the woman smiles. “Play what pleases you, I’m sure it will be delightful. My name is Tynnea Castellian.”

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 23 2004, 02:36 AM

Hakan jumps in, "And i thought i would die before 35 in my younger days...then wished it to be in a glorious battle...only 3 years left for that, but plenty of time though eh?"

Louis is somewhat interested in the Aedra..."I sometimes wonder if the Aedra take so much effort in manipulating mortal ways as the Daedra do...or if they have the power to do so...or even become irritated with each other or the Daedra to the point of rather heated confrontations. Most of my youth has been spent travelling and learning the ways of magicka and how to maximize my ability to use it, with little time to delve into religious studies and philosophies."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 02:37 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 08:34 PM)

“I’m no patroness of the arts like my queen,” the woman smiles. “Play what pleases you, I’m sure it will be delightful. My name is Tynnea Castellian.”

Samson quietly mutters "Lucky bard ..." under his breath; Harg grins broadly and claps Samson on the back, prompting the Redguard to wince and give a tight-lipped 'please don't do that' smile.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 02:38 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 06:34 PM)

“I’m no patroness of the arts like my queen,” the woman smiles. “Play what pleases you, I’m sure it will be delightful. My name is Tynnea Castellian.”

"Ah, it is wonderful to meet you lady Castellian." Arynel said.

With a wave of his hand, the Breton conjured up a lute and began to play:

See the little piggies dance
See them laugh and play
See the eight as they commence
Their preconstructive play...

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 02:41 AM

QUOTE(NordRogue @ Oct 22 2004, 08:36 PM)

Darius raises an eyebrow and mutters " ... I think our talkative friend has had a sudden change in subject ..."

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 23 2004, 02:41 AM

"It seems our humble bard is quite the lady's man," laughed Hakan.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 02:43 AM

The Breton continued to play

See the little piggies dance
Eight all in a row
See the sixteen shadows laugh
Changing as they go...

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 08:43 PM)

The Breton continued to play

See the little piggies dance
Eight all in a row
See the sixteen shadows laugh
Changing as they go...

Lady Castellian laughs delightedly and claps her hands. You can see the ring on her finger is golden, intricately carved into a flower, a rose.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 02:50 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 06:47 PM)

Lady Castellian laughs delightedly and claps her hands. You can see the ring on her finger is golden, intricately carved into a flower, a rose.

Arynel winked at Lady Castellian and continued to play

See the little piggies dance
While the shadows laugh and prey
See a child of Auriel
Coming to the frey...

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 02:51 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 08:47 PM)

Lady Castellian laughs delightedly and claps her hands. You can see the ring on her finger is golden, intricately carved into a flower, a rose.

The staff all busy themselves with various tasks needed to fix the hole in the roof.

Loranna-Azura is lost in private thought and would probably kick you in the groin if you bothered her right now.

Harg is looking for another cow to roast.

(and I'll be back in an hour )

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 02:54 AM

Sekka starts to humm along to Arynels song

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 02:57 AM

The Breton continues to play:

See the little piggies dance
Auriel's child comes to play
He binds them all to his plan
A wheel they are made

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 02:58 AM

“A song about piggies,” she laughs. “How frightfully romantic.”

Posted by: FireMaster Oct 23 2004, 03:04 AM

*after much stomping and fretting in a room above the party, Erenius falls through the room's floor and lands on a table, breaking it*

*he gets up and swipes the dust off as he apologizes*

"Of all the ways to get out of a locked room..."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:05 AM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Oct 22 2004, 07:04 PM)

"Of all the ways to get out of a locked room..."

With a wave of Arynel's arm, the lute vanishes.

"Well it worked, didn't it?" The Breton laughed.

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 03:08 AM

Sekka starts to sing,

It is no fun to live as a mer
especially if you think life is a bore
i would rather live as a man
youll never have to think, you never have to plan

The Men you see are rather dull
there is nothing contained in thier skull
its full of thigs that make no sence
all it is is ignorance

The men ive met are really dumb
the sit there sucking thier thumbs
i would love to have no cares
like the men, just lay around, and do nothing, in my UNDERWARE

the many human patrons of the tavern look at Sekka angrily

he whispers "you idiot"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:09 AM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Oct 22 2004, 07:08 PM)

the many human patrons of the tavern look at Sekka angrily

he whispers "you idiot"

"Oh, come now." Arynel said with a laugh. "I rather enjoyed it."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 09:09 PM)

"Oh, come now." Arynel said with a laugh. "I rather enjoyed it."

"Me too," laughs Lady Castellian. "A bit bawdy though. Are you all friends here? Have I interrupted a private party?"

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 03:14 AM

Sekka looks at Erenius, then at himself, then at the newly patched hole that he had made in the cieling, then he looked at the new hole in the cieling right next to his, then he looks at Darius and starts to laugh

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 07:14 PM)

"Me too," laughs Lady Castellian. "A bit bawdy though. Are you all friends here? Have I interrupted a private party?"

"Why yes, good lady, we are all friends." Arynel said. "We are so friendly, in fact, that we are always happy to welcome another to the fold."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:18 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 09:14 PM)

"Why yes, good lady, we are all friends." Arynel said. "We are so friendly, in fact, that we are always happy to welcome another to the fold."

"Thank you," she says. "You are foreigners I take it ... Well, you, sir -- I'm afraid I didn't hear your name -- you are a Breton like myself."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:19 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 07:18 PM)

"Thank you," she says. "You are foreigners I take it ... Well, you, sir -- I'm afraid I didn't hear your name -- you are a Breton like myself."

"Ah yes, I forgot to introduce myself. My apologies, dear lady." The Breton said. "My name is Arynel, do not ask my last, for I do not know it."

Posted by: One87xe Oct 23 2004, 03:19 AM

*...having seemingly passed out at the bar the previous night, One awakens to what seems like music...*

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:21 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 09:19 PM)

"Ah yes, I forgot to introduce myself. My apologies, dear lady." The Breton said. "My name is Arynel, do not ask my last, for I do not know it."

"And you are not from here, I must assume, or we would have met," she smiles, offering him her hand. "All the locals are whispering about the people at this tavern, you know."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:22 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 07:21 PM)

"And you are not from here, I must assume, or we would have met," she smiles, offering him her hand. "All the locals are whispering about the people at this tavern, you know."

"You are correct, I am not native to this place." Arynel answered, taking her hand. "The locals, what are they saying?"

Posted by: niceguy5 Oct 23 2004, 03:23 AM

The old man's eyebrows begin to twitch, when he heard someone sing that song. Lord Duaris came over to greet the man.

"Excuse me but this is an exclusive party, you don't have an invintation do you?" The old man opened one eye looking at him. "Do you not remeber who I am?" Lord Duaris studied the old Bretons figure then in shock "Oh dear I am so sorry" Lord Duaris crouched on one knee kissing the man's back hand "Monaa it's you but what are you doing hear my good gentlemen" "The death of my pupil of course. I haven't walked these land in years sure is good to be back and if you don't mind im trying to rest" he shoosh Duaris away with his hand which was odd since Lord Duaris was the host of the party

Posted by: FireMaster Oct 23 2004, 03:25 AM

*Erenius walks over to the bar and gives the keeper several dozen gold for the hole and orders a drink*

"Why thank you, sir...I needed a new ceiling here anyway."

"Had I known that I woulda taken my limited magical talents to the flooring upstairs..."

*the two share a quick laugh as Erenius leaves the tavern and waits outside...*

Posted by: One87xe Oct 23 2004, 03:30 AM

*...wiping the sleep from his eyes One surveys his surroundings...and orders another drink from the bar...*

"Another Ancient Dagoth Brandy please...on second thought just leave the bottle..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:30 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 09:22 PM)

"You are correct, I am not native to this place." Arynel answered, taking her hand. "The locals, what are they saying?"

"The sorts of things a lady doesn't repeat," she smiles, an eyebrow raised. "Daedra, witchcraft, madness, murder ... So, what do I find but old friends telling stories and singing songs? Have you drunk everything in the place or is there a bit of wine left?"

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 03:30 AM

Sekka moves around the room trying to get someone to buy him a drink...

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:32 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 07:30 PM)

"Why, there is more than enough drink to go around, I do believe." Arynel said, guiding her to the bar. "And of course people will tell stories when strangers come around, it is to be expected. I will not fret over something so trivial."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:34 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 09:32 PM)

"Oh, I'm not fretting. It's been fearfully dull here for such a long time, I was hoping for an adventure."

The tavernkeep pours her a glass of wine, nervously.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:36 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 07:34 PM)

"Oh, I'm not fretting. It's been fearfully dull here for such a long time, I was hoping for an adventure."

"Perhaps an adventure will show its face one day soon." Arynel mused. "In fact, I'm sure it will. For now, though, I would rather enjoy myself, but it seems the tavern is rather sparse of guests."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:38 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 09:36 PM)

"Perhaps an adventure will show its face one day soon." Arynel mused. "In fact, I'm sure it will. For now, though, I would rather enjoy myself, but it seems the tavern is rather sparse of guests."

"Would you be so kind as to introduce me to your friends?" she asks, taking the wine.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:39 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 07:38 PM)

"Would you be so kind as to introduce me to your friends?" she asks, taking the wine.

"I suppose it would be best." Arynel said.

The Breton turned to the occupants of the tavern. "We have a new face amoung us, it seems, would you all please introduce yourselves to this fine lady?"

Posted by: One87xe Oct 23 2004, 03:41 AM

"Hello...I'm One Eiht-Seven and you are?..."

* with that One is mystically teleported outside...*

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 03:42 AM

Sekka starts to take an interest in the local woman "lets steal her ring...dont steal from a lady...jsut grab her buns, that would be more fun anyway" Sekka relized he was talking out loud, and standing right next to her

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:43 AM

QUOTE(One87xe @ Oct 22 2004, 09:41 PM)

"Hello...I'm One Eiht-Seven and you are?..."

"Tynnea Castellian," she says, smiling, offering her hand. "Forgive me for interrupting your gathering. As I was telling Arynel, it's been very dull here lately, and I had to see what was happening at this little tavern."

She stops, realizing that not only is her hand not being taken, but the person she was talking to is gone.

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 03:45 AM

"...o hi..we..I am Sekka the Silent...THE SLAYER...you idiots our name is Sequa"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:47 AM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Oct 22 2004, 09:42 PM)

She tries to look shocked, but bursts out laughing. "You're wicked."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:48 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 07:47 PM)

She tries to look shocked, but bursts out laughing. "You're wicked."

"Do not mind that one." Arynel says. "He is not right, he may have taken a few too many steps down the golden road."

The Breton winks.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 03:48 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 09:39 PM)

"I suppose it would be best." Arynel said.

The Breton turned to the occupants of the tavern. "We have a new face amoung us, it seems, would you all please introduce yourselves to this fine lady?"

Meanwhile, The Lord Darius Hole Repair Crew once again ply their talents in the name of deceny, and with the mighty Fist of Harg on hand to use for the purposes of shoring up patches (he being tall enough to only need to stand on a footstool instead of a table for the job), the most recent rent in the roof is quickly overridden and made whole once more.

Sadly, Harg's weight proves too much for the brave little footstool that he used for this repair, and with a loud crack it breaks, causing a small shaking of the rafters as Harg lands. Lord Darius mutter "Oh of all the ridiculous ...!" while Melanus proves that no force on Nirn can fatigue him when it comes to cleaning messes and staring witheringly at those who make them.

"You know, at this point I don't even think it's the doing of otherwolrdly beings," Samson says to Elaine as Harg watches Melauns fret about with amuesment. "I think it's just pure bad luck and the repressed desires of our guests to be wild and racous."

"The couple of bar brawls, magic thrown about, and of course Harg tromping around in full lead-lined steel armor doesn't help either," Elaine points out with a grin.

"Oh, I got him to stop wearing the practice armor on duty; he's wearing the silver-lined steel armor today," Samson says. "Much more stylish and a lot lighter too."

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 03:49 AM

"I try not to be...no you dont...they mock me...you must understand...they mock us"

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 23 2004, 03:51 AM

Rilis returns to the party, mumbling to himself.
"I'm a prince now. I don't have to put up with that..."
He sits down by the bar and gets a drink.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:51 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 09:48 PM)

"Do not mind that one." Arynel says. "He is not right, he may have taken a few too many steps down the golden road."

The Breton winks.

Tynnea winks back, "Dull as it is here, we've had a few of that type as well."

Posted by: niceguy5 Oct 23 2004, 03:51 AM

The old man didn't know the crowd too except for Lord Dauris but he answered anyways "I am but an old man who is looking for a fine drink and just happened to stumble in this old tavern" He tiped his bottle to the lady and smiled

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:53 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 07:51 PM)

Tynnea winks back, "Dull as it is here, we've had a few of that type as well."

Arynel laughs.

"I do believe you are quite right, Tynnea." The Breton said.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:53 AM

QUOTE(niceguy5 @ Oct 22 2004, 09:51 PM)

"A worthy quest for any man, old or young," she says with a nod.

Posted by: Hermaeus Mora Oct 23 2004, 03:54 AM

An armoured man of considerable build strode into the town, drawing looks of curiosity as there was no weapon to be seen upon him, despite his fully armoured visage. Those looks were swiftly returned by eyes unseen from behind his helm, and quickly broken by the original onlookers as they were suddenly overcome by a faint shudder of unpleasantness. The man removed his helmet, revealing him to be of nordic origin, a rough and stern looking face with no hair atop his head. He walked as quietly as one in plate armour could into the nearest tavern, and sat at the bar and awaited the bartender, looking around him, sliding shifty glances at the other patrons.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:55 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 09:53 PM)

Arynel laughs.

"I do believe you are quite right, Tynnea." The Breton said.

"Now, where did you learn to sing like that?" she smiles. "Let me guess ... You're from Daggerfall? Am I right?"

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 03:55 AM

"they tell me im insane...they tell us that I talk to myself...But is it really that strange...does not everyone sometimes...want...it ...to...be ...easy...easy to live without fighting the voices...you all hear them .....dont you?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 03:56 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 07:55 PM)

"Now, where did you learn to sing like that?" she smiles. "Let me guess ... You're from Daggerfall? Am I right?"

Arynel stared in silence for a time, he's eyes unfocused.

"I do not know..." The Breton answered at last.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 03:59 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 09:56 PM)

Arynel stared in silence for a time, he's eyes unfocused.

"I do not know..." The Breton answered at last.

"I didn't mean to be too nosy," the lady says, blushing. "I only meant to compliment your playing. I haven't heard music so expertly played outside of the court of Daggerfall ..."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 04:00 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 07:59 PM)

"I didn't mean to be too nosy," the lady says, blushing. "I only meant to compliment your playing. I haven't heard music so expertly played outside of the court of Daggerfall ..."

"It is no matter." Arynel said with a smile. "And I thank you for your compliments, I quite enjoy it. Some enjoy a blade in their hands, I enjoy a lute."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 04:05 AM

QUOTE(Hermaeus Mora @ Oct 22 2004, 09:54 PM)

Harg and Samson both quietly size the new Nord up, while Melanus and Elaine sweep away the remnants of the footstool.

"Hopefully he doesn't line his armor with lead or we're never gonna get out of this tavern," Samson notes to harg.

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 04:06 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 10:00 PM)

"It is no matter." Arynel said with a smile. "And I thank you for your compliments, I quite enjoy it. Some enjoy a blade in their hands, I enjoy a lute."

"and i enjoy other peoples swords and lutes in my hands"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 04:07 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 10:00 PM)

"It is no matter." Arynel said with a smile. "And I thank you for your compliments, I quite enjoy it. Some enjoy a blade in their hands, I enjoy a lute."

"I must admit I like a man who can handle both a sword and a lute," Tynnea sighs. "Most of the men around here, however, can handle nothing but a plough or a pen."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 04:10 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 08:07 PM)

"I must admit I like a man who can handle both a sword and a lute," Tynnea sighs. "Most of the men around here, however, can handle nothing but a plough or a pen."

Arynel nods, and then speaks.

"To some it is the home that speaks
To stay, and make a living,
To some it is the road that calls
To ride out into destiny."

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 04:12 AM

"to us its ourselves that speak
driving me to insanity"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 04:13 AM

"Beautiful," the lady says. "You have a gift, Arynel. But it is not entirely true. Some of us are shackled to a home when it is the road we crave."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 04:16 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 08:13 PM)

"Beautiful," the lady says. "You have a gift, Arynel. But it is not entirely true. Some of us are shackled to a home when it is the road we crave."

"So it may seem." Arynel said.

The Breton speaks:

"We bare only that weight which we lift,
We wear only those chains which we take,
If it is your desire, be free."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 04:20 AM

“Prettily said, but impractical,” Lady Castellian says with a little frown. “So you’re bound and determined to be mysterious and not tell me anything of where you come from, of the world outside, just so I can escape here for a little while in my mind?”

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 04:22 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 08:20 PM)

"I do not know where I am from." Arynel said. "I am a traveler, and call many places home."

The Breton winks.

"I am a bard, it is my way to speak in riddles."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 04:25 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 10:22 PM)

"I do not know where I am from." Arynel said. "I am a traveler, and call many places home."

The Breton winks.

"I am a bard, it is my way to speak in riddles."

"Well, where did you come from before this? Tell me what adventures you've had? Indulge my romantic notions ..." Tynnea adds with a wink. "And what do I get if I solve your riddle?"

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 04:28 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 08:25 PM)

"Well, where did you come from before this? Tell me what adventures you've had? Indulge my romantic notions ..." Tynnea adds with a wink. "And what do I get if I solve your riddle?"

"I have been to many lands, but have had rather few adventures." Arynel says. "I was at a ball, not recently, hosted by none other than Lord Darius."

The Breton smiled.

"If you guess my riddle, you will recieve freedom. But it is something I cannot give you on my own, you must find it."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 04:31 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 10:28 PM)

Lord Darius grins as he's named, before the tavernkeep mysteriously trips and falls onto a table which had had a loose leg for some time now that he had always been planning on replacing as soon as business picked up and he had a bit more gold ...

The looks exchanged by Melanus, Samson, Elaine, and Harg are priceless; Harg is sent over to pick the tavernkeep up - with one hand, and by whichever limb first presents itself.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 04:32 AM

"I’ve heard of Lord Darius – there are even whispers that he’s in the area, but why would a great Imperial like himself visit our little corner of High Rock? As for the riddle, I need a few more clues … Right now, it’s all a jumble."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 04:35 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 08:32 PM)

"Well, as far as Darius is concerned, the ball did not leave a good impression on his name, so he decided it would be best to move somewhere else for his next get together."

The Breton paused to think, and then spoke

"No one can keep you where you are now. If it is your desire, you can be free, no one can give it to you though. I may hold the feast of freedom on a silver platter, but only you can take it."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 04:41 AM

"It is only an illusion, but a beautiful one, to think of freedom ... To abdicate my responsibilities ... my family ..." she whispers. "But sometimes the illusion is so comforting."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 04:43 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 08:41 PM)

"It is only an illusion, but a beautiful one, to think of freedom ... To abdicate my responsibilities ... my family ..." she whispers. "But sometimes the illusion is so comforting."

"I suppose you may have a duty to your family." Arynel said. "The choice is yours to make though, not mine."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 04:47 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 10:43 PM)

"I suppose you may have a duty to your family." Arynel said. "The choice is yours to make though, not mine."

"You see?" she says, smiling sadly. "Things are no always as simple as you would have them. Sometimes you don't need to invent riddles -- there are enough of them in life. Ones without a really satisfying answer. But maybe someday I'll be able to leave and attend a ball of Lord Darius's. Or perhaps go to Morrowind. I've always dreamed of visiting there ... it seems so exotic ..."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 04:48 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 10:47 PM)

Lord Darius is busily looking at his fingernails and sipping a brandy, privately wondering if he should try to convince this charming young girl to avoid him like the plague or to let Arynel do it himself ...

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 04:49 AM

"Yes, it is a very strange land." Arynel said. "Homeland of the Dunmer, who do not like foriegners."

Posted by: niceguy5 Oct 23 2004, 04:50 AM

Monaa closed his eyes once again imaging Solom when he was still a live. It was just like it was 12 years ago when Monaa saved Solom from bandits that had killed his family. He remembered when Solom casted his first spell. He would still remember Solom's relationship as master and apprintince, mentor and pupil, and almost as father and son. He came back to reality picking up his cane from his lap then left the tavern for a breather

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 04:51 AM

QUOTE(niceguy5 @ Oct 22 2004, 10:50 PM)

Another mug of matze finds itself by Monaa's hands while his eyes are closed.

Elaine quietly pads off, hoping the old man won't mind her trusting and acting on her intuition.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 04:53 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 10:49 PM)

"Yes, it is a very strange land." Arynel said. "Homeland of the Dunmer, who do not like foriegners."

"That is not so different from the way it is here," Lady Castellian said. "We had Dunmer in our court once, our queen and her children. The people hated them ... perhaps it is not as different there as I would've hoped ..."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 04:56 AM

"I think, if you do travel, you will find that all lands and peoples have their own strengths and shortcomings." Arynel said. "We are all plaqued by our imperfections, and desires for something better. Perhaps we will never find it, perhaps we will, I do not know."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 23 2004, 04:56 AM

Allerleirauh entered the tavern, her traveling clothes looking somewhat rumpled from being slept in. She took a seat at the back of the room and started untangling her long hair with a comb.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 04:59 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 10:56 PM)

"This conversation has turned very serious," Tynnea smiles. "Surely you were not talking about futility and racism when I came in ..."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 05:00 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 08:59 PM)

"This conversation has turned very serious," Tynnea smiles. "Surely you were not talking about futility and racism when I came in ..."

"The topic has come up, at times." Arynel answered. "Perhaps new questions will emerge. I am sure they will, in fact."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 05:02 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 11:00 PM)

"The topic has come up, at times." Arynel answered. "Perhaps new questions will emerge. I am sure they will, in fact."

"If it must, it must, but let us have more wine," she says, and with a gesture, the tavernkeep hurries over to refill her glass. He seems extremely nervous.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 05:02 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 11:00 PM)

"The topic has come up, at times." Arynel answered. "Perhaps new questions will emerge. I am sure they will, in fact."

Loranna quietly walks into the tavern, looking weary; her blue eyes tend to stay focused on what's ahead of her.

Elaine, Darius, and Samson all raise their eyebrows and feel their heartrates increase as she walks in. Melanus fixes the table and gives it a withering stare for good measure.

Harg smiles at Allerleirauh, showing no signs of finding Loranna's presence at all problematic. He throws another grin at the nervous tavernkeep on the general principle that the man most responsible for bilking his lord of his cash deserves to sweat as much as possible.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 23 2004, 05:03 AM

"They were talking about futility and racism yesterday when I left," Allie said, glancing over at the Breton woman. "Are we still on that?"

She returned Harg's smile.

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 05:04 AM

"We can discuss whatever is on your mind." Arynel answered Allie. "Or nothing at all, if that is what you wish."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 05:05 AM

The tavernkeeper staring at Loranna/Azura, spills the wine he's pouring.

"Oh, no, oh, I'm so sorry."

"Don't be," says Lady Castellian with a laugh. "Unless I'm expected to clean it up."

She extends her dry hand to Allerleirauh: "Tynnea Castellian. Pleased to meet you."

Posted by: BbaxterD Oct 23 2004, 05:05 AM

Baxter pulls his nose out of the Biography of Barenziah just long enough to see the new arrivals in the room. Still a bit tired from the journey, Baxter refrains from commenting, he is sure that a large discussion will take place, and it's better to be fully refreshed for such a debate.

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 05:07 AM

Sekka sits in a corner focusing on the Local woman...he listens to her with an obvious look of regret and says " O she thinks she wants adventure....we never wanted adventure....we wanted the security of a family...but that was taken...yes he took it, he made it all lies, everything became false..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 23 2004, 05:09 AM

Allerleirauh clasped the woman's hand briefly; her own was heavily calloused.

"You may call me Allerleirauh," she said. "I take it you're not one of these scholars?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 05:12 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 11:09 PM)

"You may call me Allerleirauh," she said. "I take it you're not one of these scholars?"

"O Mara, no," Tynnea laughed. "These are scholars?" She whispered. "Well, some of them are rather quiet, and the one in the back has a book ... but I thought I was entering a den of adventurers. Imagine my despair."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 23 2004, 05:14 AM

"They are, in theory, scholars," Allerleirauh said. She smiled at Ayrnel. "In fact our little Bard recently was awarded a fellowship at a renowned school. In practice, they're an unlucky lot and disaster seems to follow them wherever they go. I wouldn't despair too quickly."

Posted by: BbaxterD Oct 23 2004, 05:15 AM

Lifting his head to comment, Baxter says

"I have seen enough adventure these past days, I am merely taking a very well earned rest my lady. Perhaps you should have arrived earlier, the adventures of yesterday were something for a bard to sing of. But, I am sure that something will happen, it seems danger is attracted to my good friend Darius, against his desire."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 05:15 AM

"I was awarded fellowship for a lucky guess." Arynel said. "That is all. I am a traveler, and a bard."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 05:16 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 11:14 PM)

"What a relief," she looks to Arynel. "A fellowship, eh? I never knew a man who bragged so little. Will you have a drink? I think there's some this tavernkeep hasn't spilled on the floor ..."

QUOTE

But, I am sure that something will happen, it seems danger is attracted to my good friend Darius, against his desire

"Is that so? That's promising. I don't believe I've had the pleasure of meeting Lord Darius. When is he expected to arrive?"

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 05:16 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Oct 22 2004, 11:14 PM)

Darius coughs, and mutters something about donations, 'charitable contributions to the weal of the commonwealth', and 'persons willing to grasp opprotunity', the last said with a g;ance at the tavern keep.

Loranna reaches over, grabs a rag from the bar counter, and deftly wipes the spilled wine up, muttering to the tavernkeep "A beer please."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 05:18 AM

"I usually refrain from liquor." Arynel said. "Tonight, though, I believe I will make an exception."

Posted by: BbaxterD Oct 23 2004, 05:19 AM

"Ah, Darius, I had nearly forgotten, the Imperial officials wish to offer up a great deal of money for the finding of the Scourge, and seeing how you have a penchant for disaster, I reccomended that this money be sent to you. Of course you will have to vouch for it yourself in the Imperial City, but money is money my friend."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Oct 22 2004, 11:18 PM)

"I usually refrain from liquor." Arynel said. "Tonight, though, I believe I will make an exception."

"Excellent," says the lady, gesturing to the barkeep. "Drinks all around. Let us toast scholarship, modesty, and our erstwhile unlucky host."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 05:22 AM

QUOTE(BbaxterD @ Oct 22 2004, 11:19 PM)

" ... Ah; thank you, my good fellow ..." Darius says. "Well, the lease on this tavern runs out tomorrow ... we can make a trip back to the City ..."

Harg grins again.

Loranna manages to get her beer without trouble and sips it quietly.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 05:22 AM

QUOTE(BbaxterD @ Oct 22 2004, 11:19 PM)

Tynnea follows Baxter's eyes to the man at the bar.

"You are Lord Darius?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 23 2004, 05:22 AM

"Which brings us to an interesting point," Allie said. She smiled at the local woman. "These environs have seen adventures in the past, I would think, since Scourge came to light here."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 05:26 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 11:22 PM)

Tynnea follows Baxter's eyes to the man at the bar.

"You are Lord Darius?"

"Why, yes, I am," Lord Darius says, flashing his usual smile. "Reports of my resemblance to a certian famous ruler are of course greatly exaggerated I assure you. And if I may, let me introduce to you my stalwart servants Elaine and Melanus, both of your lovely providence, and my guards Samson and Harg, both men of stout constitution and strong arms."

Melanus gives a non-withering stare; Elaine smiles and curtesies. Samson smiles and says "A pelasure to make the acquaintance of such a lovely lady."

"The Fist of Harg is pleased to be introduced to you by his good employer, who does not deserve most of the ill repute that has come upon him since the dance on Tales and Tallows," Harg rumbles. "He also compliments you for your bright smile and your lovely ring, which is sure to find you favor in this tavern for the duration of the next day or two."

" ... Don't mind Harg ..." everyone says in unison - even Loranna.

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 23 2004, 05:27 AM

Rilis downs the last of his drink, starts puffing on his pipe, and heads over to the woman.
"I am Prince Rilis Direnni, son of Lord Nelacar Direnni."
Rilis coughs, expelling smoke in Arynel's face.
"Terribly sorry about that."

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 05:28 AM

“I’ve never met a group like this. Scholars with rough hands. Modest bards. And aristocrats who don’t want attention,” she giggles. “Now I believe all the stories about you people, even the ones about the daedra.”

She curtseys to Rilis: "Your highness."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 05:29 AM

Arynel looks at Rilis strangly.

"Hello..." The Breton says.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 05:29 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Oct 22 2004, 11:28 PM)

Harg opens his mouth to speak; Samson discretely rams an elbow into his side that would break a man's ribs while Elaine stomps on his instep hard enough to maim.

Harg grins and laughs, muttering "The Fist of Harg has good companions," before Melanus's silence spell takes effect.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 05:31 AM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Oct 22 2004, 11:27 PM)

"Are you a relation of Lady Medora Direnni, the former court sorceress of Daggerfall?" asks Tynnea.

Posted by: One87xe Oct 23 2004, 05:31 AM

*Having been teleported outside but what he determined to be an Enchanted goblet One returns inside after throwing said goblet into the stream that flows behind the Tavern and back to his now half-empty bottle...he pours himself a cup in a large Nordic Tankard and takes a seat in the coroner...*

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 23 2004, 05:36 AM

"Distantly, though my memory fails my on whether she's a distant aunt or a distant cousin."

Posted by: Solin Oct 23 2004, 05:37 AM

Having arrived back at the tavern earlier in the night, Solin sits in his corner with a large book bound in a red dyed hide. The robe he had worn out the previous evening had been replaced by well made but simple traveling clothes. Taking a sip of brandy from his glass he scans the room. He notes his common discussion companion, Arynel, was chatting with Lord Darius, his help, the Lady Allelierauh, and an unknown Breton woman, in fact, a small crowd. Safely tucking away the large volume in his pack he rises from his chair. He quickly walks over to the crowd but not wanting to interrupt current conversation, he hovers on the outside sipping his brandy.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 05:38 AM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Oct 22 2004, 11:36 PM)

"Distantly, though my memory fails my on whether she's a distant aunt or a distant cousin."

"Well, she's certainly distant," Tynnea says. "No one knows what became of her. They say she went to an island in the bay to live out her life after her ... you know ... lover, the king was killed ... but she's not been heard from since."

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 23 2004, 05:41 AM

"Balfiera, I believe. I think I might have seen her a few years back. Speaking of islands, am I the only person who realizes there's an island in the Bay completely up for grabs?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Oct 23 2004, 05:43 AM

"Greetings, Solin," Allerleirauh said.

"If it's up for grabs, why not grab it, Rilis? Make it the first step of your new program for Direnni restoration or whatever's been on your father's mind lately."

Posted by: Arynel Oct 23 2004, 05:43 AM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Oct 22 2004, 09:41 PM)

"Balfiera, I believe. I think I might have seen her a few years back. Speaking of islands, am I the only person who realizes there's an island in the Bay completely up for grabs?"

"I had not heard such a thing." Arynel said.

The Breton took another drink.

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 05:43 AM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Oct 22 2004, 11:41 PM)

"Balfiera, I believe. I think I might have seen her a few years back. Speaking of islands, am I the only person who realizes there's an island in the Bay completely up for grabs?"

"You better buy it before someone else does Rilis dear," Loranna says, her tone slightly mocking but her expression tiredly friendly.

" ... Sorry; that didn't quite come out right."

Posted by: Aki Oct 23 2004, 05:44 AM

Reich walked down the stairs into the tavern.Dressed in some simplistic brown robes.He took a seat at the nearest table and glanced out the window.Gazing at the nearly full moons.Not one but BOTH of them were waxing full.Tommorrowow both would fill entirely.

Posted by: SEKKA Oct 23 2004, 05:44 AM

"MAKE IT STOP!!!...we didnt mean it...we didnt want to complain...I WILL SLAY ALL WHO COME NEA IN THE NAME OF HOUSE SEKKA...there IS no house SEKKA!!!...we need to leave...I leave you all...thank you...my freinds...i will see you again..if not in person than in my dreams...farewell" WIth this speach Sekka grabs his things and runs out the door, everyone in the Tavern hears the sound of *CLANK*CLANK*CLANK*CLANK*CLANK* fade until it is heard no more.

Posted by: Sheogorath Oct 23 2004, 05:45 AM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Oct 22 2004, 11:41 PM)

"Balfiera, I believe. I think I might have seen her a few years back. Speaking of islands, am I the only person who realizes there's an island in the Bay completely up for grabs?"

"An illustrious, well-connected group here in our little corner of High Rock," says Tynnea, impressed. "Now I'm wishing I had dressed more befitting the occasion ..."

She looks at the wine-spattered sleeve of her dress. "Or worn something red ... "

Posted by: Nelacar Oct 23 2004, 05:45 AM

"Ah, don't worry about it. The only thing within the vicinity of Cybiades are some ruins off the coast. I'd love to know how they built a hall on the water. Hmm... King of Cybiades. Has a nice ring to it."

Posted by: Solin Oct 23 2004, 05:45 AM

"And to you as well, Lady," Solin replies taking another sip.

Posted by: NordRogue Oct 23 2004, 05:46 AM

Hakan stands up to stretch around a bit, trying not to laugh at Sekka...."An island for grabs you say? What is it like? I may have interest in it."

Posted by: Loranna Oct 23 2004, 05:48 AM

QUOTE(NordRogue @ Oct 22 2004, 11:46 PM)

Hakan stands up to stretch around a bit, trying not to laugh at Sekka...."An island for grabs you say? What is it like? I may have interest in it."

"Islands are always nice," Lord Darius says, sipping a brandy.

Seeing Tynnea's dress, he walks over and says "Here my good lady; please accept a small compensation for your outfit." He offers a small bag of drakes, enough to buy two nice dresses actually.