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Posted by: Loranna Dec 12 2004, 07:12 PM

Hello all,

In the seceon installment of this RP, Azura's miracle came to fruition. The Outlanders who had wronged the native Dunmer were either redeemed by her tears or else banished - though some people found the strength to withstand the miracle and find their own accord. Her miracle complete, Azura returned control over to Loranna, who spent the night in the Temple, while the native Dunmer burned all their imported possessions and left offerings for Azura at the Temple gate.

The next morning saw a small impromptu parade as the party tried to head out for Koal Cave and the second pilgramage spot, where unbeknowst to many Maranda and her band lay in wait - at least until a meeting with Celezar and a Daedric Fingertrap both conspired to convince Maranda to head to Vivec, leaving a couple of her followers behind As it turned out, the pilgramage part got delayed anyway, first by a wild individual who caused a minor panic and made Loranna glower, and then by the wondrous appearance of Samuel the Flying Dreugh, one of the greatest examples of just what it is we live for

Currently the party is paused, started on its way but not rushing to its next destination. Various plots are slowly coming to fruition, new plots are being formed, and through it all Azura waits for her next opprotunity to advance what she'd been planning all along ...

As always, mirc ChatSpike channel #Loranna_RP is our official chatroom for the event. Everyone who plays is welcomed and encouraged to join the chat so that we may discuss plot developments and swap jokes about our characters Those who can't get into the chatroom are encouraged to PM me about any plot ideas or scene-effecting actions they have in mind; I will try to answer you wll all possible speed.

And now, Part Three begins:

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Loranna had been dour as they set foot out of Gnisis, the paniced crowd and the reasons for same having left her with a fatalistic sense of not being able to do anything without inspiring trouble. She had tried to take some cheer from the landscape, for in truth the area around Gnisis was rather nice - very green, with a river and the Inner Sea adding a pleasant blue. Still not quite the sort of place she might consider to call home, but nice all the same. ...

Too much unhappy thinking was bad for Sen-Yedda, Loranna reminded herself, looking around for something to take her mind off of her more morbid musings - and there, lo and behold, was a flying dreugh calling itself Samuel and asking for tasties, and Allie and Aricyn both seeming to be in good humor as they conversed, and even Arynel getting ribbed by Samuel. True, others in the party seemed a mite - disconcerted - by this newcomer's appearance, but for Loranna, Samuel was the answer to her prayers, and a happy smile came to her lips as she watched the others talk with the druegh.

... Hahahaha ... thank you, she thinks, her mood improving. Thank you for reminding me not all silliness is crass and cruel.

With the majority of others' attentions currently distracted, Loranna's thoughts turn back to Dagoth Lich ...

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 12 2004, 07:19 PM

Dagoth notices that Loranna is trying to get his attention. 'Yes, Loranna? you wanted to talk to me?'

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 07:20 PM

Zaldaar sat quietly, watching. His spell of invisibility was holding. He smiled, Loranna was on her way. Still many unforseen events had unfolded before him. He moved silently forward. It was about to get interesting.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 12 2004, 07:23 PM

Loranna smiles a little. ... Well, it looks like we've got a quiet moment now, she tells him. I figured ... if there was anything you still wanted to say, now's a good time, while I can focus just on hearing you.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 12 2004, 07:27 PM

'Well..... I wanted to tell you, that it is not your fault I am a little heartbroke. I wanted to say that I will always be there for you. And these things are true. But the most important thing is, that I love you more than anything. I don't want to lose you, to anyone or anything.'

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 07:36 PM

OOC:sorry I was unaware of the strangeness...and was a little confused so here goes...

*Orion walked down the road...*

Where am I...what am I looking for?...I guess....I'll just head to Koal Cave...I heard that's where this "Loranna" person I heard about in Gnisis is heading...maybe she'll have my answers...

*He continued....*

Posted by: Nalion Dec 12 2004, 07:40 PM

Nalion, a breton mage affiliated with the Great House Telvanni had just exited the velothian tower of Arvs-Drelen as the party set out of Gnisis.
Seeing how the party and the crowd at Loranna's litter slowly proceded in the direction of the Koal Cave, Nalion quickens his step to catch up. He watched the appearance of Samuel the Dreugh, wich made him smile, and wonder how this remarkable creature had made his way to Gnisis from the cave of the dog.
While following the the party, the mage recognizes that with Samuel's presence, the general spirit of the group had risen somewhat. Nalion closes on the group. He does not blend in well though, a breton among Dunmer surely had to stand out somewhat.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 12 2004, 07:44 PM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 12 2004, 01:27 PM)

Loranna frowns thoughtfully a bit.

I understand, she says to him. ... In truth, I'm realizing that sometimes people just do things because of me that they would have done had they a convenient excuse ...

... sorry; the bonfire and that panic are still kind of bothering me. I'll get over it though.

But, as for you ... she says, closing her eyes for a moment.

... I love you too - me, the mortal girl. I'd hate to lose you as you hate to lose me. However ...

... Love's hard to understand sometimes, she says. You want to have the thing you love all to yourself, or you want to give yourself wholly over to what you love, and while that still feels ... right, it doesn't feel totally right anymore.

... I could honestly see myself wanting someone so totally that I'd almost be eating them whole, metaphorically - I'd be seeing it as caring for them and offering myself to them and all sorts of other pleasant or romantic ideas, but still, it'd be me wrapping them up in myself, as much a prison as an embrace. And ... while I'd always want my loved ones close, deep down I am coming to understand I can't hold people back just for love. We each need to be able to stand on our own, even when embracing each other - does that make any sense?

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 12 2004, 07:50 PM

'You.... love me too? I.... I don't know what to say. You... don't know how long I have been wanting to here those words. I understand what you mean. That is what I was trying to tell you. I wanted you all to myself, and to give myself to you. But this....'

Dagoth struggles to find words.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 12 2004, 07:56 PM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 12 2004, 01:50 PM)

Loranna feels her eyes moisten a bit, though she doesn't move - physically.

Mentally, however, Dagoth Lich feels her thoughts wrap around him, swallowing him up briefly ...

... There's those who always watch who would deem any affection between a creature of Nirn and a Daedra Prince unseemly, she whispers to him. But here - I've got you now, and I'm gonna hold you tight ... but please, don't let me take you completely off your feet. If it helps, think of my embrace as a prison - but one where you ultimately hold the key.

... Okay, that's not the greatest image, but I'm trying. Let's just instead promise ourselves we won't let heartbreak claim either of us, how about that?

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 12 2004, 08:01 PM

Dagoth hugs Loranna mentally.

'If your embrace is a prision love.... than it is one I am willing to enter. So long as we have each other.... I won't let our hearts break. I love you so much.'

And so there Dagoth and Loranna stood. To on lookers, it looked like a staring contest. But to them, it was a heartwarming moment.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 08:07 PM

*Orion sat down...something was happening...he was actually tired*

...I'm getting weaker...but how...and why?....is this why the Daedra have abandoned me?...or is it their fault I am becoming this...?

*He pulled out a flask of Nord Mead and sipped it....*

I think I should reach Koal cave by morning tomorrow...but right now...I think I'll rest....

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 12 2004, 08:07 PM

*Erenius saw the exchange of views between Dagoth and Loranna from the rear of the crowd and realized what happened*

"And I never thought such would happen," Erenius mutters.

"Excuse me?" a Dunmer said who overheard Erenius' mutterings.

"Nothing...just I know both...and theres more, but I shall say none of it to you," Erenius replies politely as he can.

===
Meanwhile, in High Rock, Azure and his companions come to a head.

*Azure looks about after a nice sleep*

"Something the matter?" he asks as he dismounts the wagon.

"Nothing," one replies. "Just came to Wayrest's immigration post I suppose you could say...gotta wait till someoen appears.

"Very well then, but I fear time is not something I have," Azure says.

"Its never with any of us," a Nord covered in furs, with a lone rusted steel pauldron and a wooden shield and large one-handed axe replies.

*With that, Azure and the smugglers await the gaurds to comef roth from the outpost.

Posted by: Dracodrakonis Dec 12 2004, 08:16 PM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 12 2004, 01:01 PM)

*Thu-Thump, Tha-Thump, Tha-Tha-Thump, Thump*

*Then Only Silence*

* You see a passing cloud and you can swear it is winking at you*

Posted by: Celezar Dec 12 2004, 08:16 PM

*Celezar awoke in agony, the pain of some horrid and far away feeling paining his own heart, crushing him and reawakening old feelings, like and old wound opening once more. Though it was hot and hummid within the damp cave, icy fingers of cold crept around his body, forcing him into a feetle position, weeping with tears of pain, both emotionaly and physicaly. Celezar gripped his chest with both hands, staring at the cave walls. It seemed as though for an instant, the fanciful dreamworld had faded and only the bland and grey walls of the cave stood, grey, the only color Celezar had ever seen in reality, a painting of sorrow and misery, his own personaly tomb. For that brief momment in time, Celezar's carefully constructed world fell apart, the blocks breaking off, letting the painfull chill of reality creep in*

"Dagoth.....my....Dagoth...."

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 08:18 PM

God...I've been going at this grueling pace all morning...and that group of people I passed...looked like pilgrums...probabley going to Koal Cave...probabley looking for Loranna....

*As he said this he approached a small hill where he could see the Fortress of Berandus and to the west he could see the entrance to Koal Cave*

Perfect...

*He jogged down the hill and waded through the water and entered the cave*

'WOW!...it sure is dark in here..."he said while pulling out a lantern...

*He wadded slowly through some more water until he struck land and climbed up upon it*

"Hmph...no sign of Loranna...no sign of anyone..."

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 08:19 PM

Zaldaar looked sharply at the cave. It was awake. And in pain. Not a good thing. Zaldaar hoped Loranna hurried. Then he saw the fool entering the cave. Zaldaar rushed into the cave behind him. He reached out and grabbed Orion's shoulder, "You do not want to go any farther." He said as the invisibilty spell faded.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 08:24 PM

"Wha???...who are...and why don't I want to?...you cant stop me...I must find out....who are you?!?"

*Orion tried to grab for his sword but the stranger stopped him*

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 08:25 PM

"You go any farther and you die. Now I know your waiting for Loranna. So am I. Come outside and we'll both wait for her."

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 08:27 PM

"Shes....not here...fine I'll go with you...but tell me...what awaits those who enter the cave?"

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 08:27 PM

"Death." Zaldaar said simply. He turned and walked out, waiting for Orion to follow.

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 12 2004, 08:29 PM

*Erenius pushes his way to the front of the crowd but is unable to make it all the way*

"Damn...do these Dunmer ever clean?" Erenius mumbles. "Only Azure had worse hygiene than them...but then again, I was never surrounded by him or his kin in these numbers."

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 08:30 PM

*Orion followed him...and sat down outside the cave entrance...*

"Would you like some food stranger?" he said as he unrolled 3 pieces of bread and two large Kwama eggs...

* he fed himslef an egg and sighed as the sustinence did nothing to help his feeling of weakness....and he compared it to being wrapped in a blanket made of lead*

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 08:32 PM

Zaldaar looked at the man. "So why are you waiting for Loranna." He already knew why, but he wanted to see what Orion would say.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 08:35 PM

"I have to find out the truth...why am I here...and why do the Daera no longer come to me in my dreams except to kill me and offer me strange riddles....and I have heard talk...that Loranna is special...I suppose I am a little desperate...but if there is even a chance that I can contact the daedra through her...then I have to try...for my own sanity"

*Orion sat in silence...not expecting and answer...*

"And now that I have told you...what can you tell me?"

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 08:37 PM

"I can tell you many things, but nothing you want to hear. The Deadra are not as powerful as you believe. And what they give they take back tenfold."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 12 2004, 08:38 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Dec 12 2004, 01:29 PM)

"You'll find, I think, that bathing is an Imperial concept," Allerleirauh said, nodding to Erenius. "So, you're still with us? What do you think of this latest blasphemy?"

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 12 2004, 08:41 PM

*Erenius stops for a moment, recognizing the voice*

"Yes, I am still with you," Erenius replies, nodding back. "I thought you were elsewhere, but I never had an idea of where exactly."

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 08:42 PM

"What you say would have made me kill you a year ago...but now I am not sure...I have not been granted orders in near a year...and I have been....weakening substancially....and I do not know why....I find my self fatigued more rapidly and my movements in battle are not swift any longer...also wounds are sustained easier....I do not know what to do....or what is causing it"

Posted by: Anghardel67 Dec 12 2004, 08:42 PM

As the group moves on from the dreugh, Azrael finishes the entry he had written about the situation:

They are feeding it now, and I can only hope they do not hope to bring it along; I despise dreugh, ever since I have come to this land they have disgusted me. . .

The Dunmer re-pocketed the small book, and traced the steps of the group, as they faded from site, rounding a corner; he could hear a few murmuring about Koal cave, and assumed that was the destination they were heading for. He wondered how far from Gnisis the cave was, having been there before and not realizing that a town was close by; he recalled a situation in which he was forced to face a rather tough member of a dreugh 'colony' that inhabited the place.

He shuddered as the frames of this time flashed by, a slideshow of discombobulated memory, twisting in his mind, causing him to gasp for breath. He looked down at his arm, which only he could now see, and pulled a sleeve up, revealing a long scar tracing from his wrist to the joint connecting his forearm to his elbow, and had a sudden urge to return to the hovering dreugh and disparage it with his words, destroy it with his blows. He knew he musn't, however, if he wished at all to keep up with this mission of his, which had moved up the road whilst he was caught in his own mind.

He noted from a distance the incarnate woman and a peculiar Dunmer with red hair pause--he wasn't sure about this man, who seemed to be more than his physical appearance. Azrael shook off the notion of the Dunmer, and concentrated more on the facial expressions of the two together; he noted a strong, passionate look exchanged and thought to himself, "Now now, this looks interesting. Have we something more than simple companionship?"

Eager to catch up with the group, he remembered that the boots he now wore bore an enchantment which would aid his speed. He made haste, and sped up a slight amount, quickly reaching the group. In this haste he neglected to think about his footsteps, realizing how loud they had been only after he was a few yards away, "I hope none of these mer heard that," he thought, standing still for a moment.

(Ang)

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 08:44 PM

"that you must find the answers to yourself. As for killing me, anytime, I find highly unlikely. Still death would be a release." Zaldaar sits, deep in thought. Yes death would be a release. But he still had so much to do.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 08:49 PM

"Then perhaps someday I will find you a release from the harsh phsyical world...but not now...now we must work together...for world we have been born into makes us strangers...but I think....the future ahead of us will make us brothers."

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 08:52 PM

Zaldaar smiles. "That would be nice. All the others have died, long ago. But no matter, I doubt I will die for a very long time yet."

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 08:57 PM

"I hope you do not die for a while....for if death can truly be shaped...then Arena will need all the help it can get..."

*Orion sat down after saying this...and opened up his pack. He took out a book with a rusted metal cover...on it was engraved "Soliloquys of the Seraphyn" and proceeded to write somethings down... he then shut the book with a snap and place it on his chest and slowly fell asleep*

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 08:59 PM

Zaldaar looks at the sleeping form of Orion. "Yes, death can be shaped. And even conquered." he mutters. Then he lays down, with his thoughts, and finds no solice in sleep.

Posted by: Adanorcil Dec 12 2004, 09:01 PM

I've finally decided to join, now I've got some more time on my hands, if nobody minds.

__________________________________________________________________
Short character description:

Name - Adanorcil
Race - Altmer
Class - Psijic
Age - 2182 years - or was it 2183?
Appearence - Tall as any Altmer, with dark eyes, distinctive facial features (again as all Altmer), long silvery-grey hair and a short grey beard. He wears the characteristic gray Psijic's cloak.
Bio - Hailing from the province of the Summerset Isles, Adanorcil joined the Psijic Order on a -to Altmeri standards- very young age. Over the years, he made a lot of advancement in the ranks of the Order, until he became one of the personal assisants to Lore Master Celarus. He takes his duty for the Order very gravely, but also sees no harm in looking at life in a more relaxed way and likes resting out from his daily duties in a nice scenery with a glass of wine. Never resting in one place for very long, he works as an agent for the Order throughout Tamriel and has seen most parts of the continent. He's very good at the noble Magic School of Mysticism, but has experience in both Alteration and Destruction as well.
__________________________________________________________________

I'll just get started right away then.

It was quite a sunny day and Adanorcil enjoyed walking through the northern parts of the West Gash at those moments. Humming a silly tune, he sat down to rest for a while and eat something from his backpack, when suddenly he heard voices on the road north of him, coming his way. Judging you can never really know who you might meet in this part of the land, he stood up, grabbed his walking stick and waited for the strangers to arrive.

Posted by: Nalion Dec 12 2004, 09:20 PM

Seeing that everyone is occupied talking or hanging about their own thoughts, Nalion decides to get ahead of the column. Finally rid of the crowd, he quickened his step to bring a small distance between himself and the group. Gazing at the lush green scenery of the West Gash, interspersed with rock formations and grand arches. He took a deep breath of air.
As the Breton mage took a slight turn on the road into the direction of the Koal Cave, an Altmer came into his view, obviously waiting for something.

"Hail to you traveler, what brings you here and where is your step bound?"

Posted by: Adanorcil Dec 12 2004, 09:25 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Dec 12 2004, 08:20 PM)

What brings me here, Breton? The same thing that drags me across the continent. Business. I'm an agent from the Psijic Order. And my I ask what you are doing here?

Posted by: Teleran Dec 12 2004, 09:25 PM

Loranna and her entourage were finally moving out of town. Thought Teleran briefly, 'I guess I'll go ahead and meet them at the cave.' he thought to himself.

Then he gulps down a potion of Water walking and races down the coast line to Koal Cave and is shocked by the appearance of two more sleeping figures, a Dunmer and a Breton, and the armored Khajiit was still standing where he had been previously,'Is he a statue?' wonders Teleran.

Teleran came upon the men and resolved to wait for them to wake, in the meantime he takes out a daedric dagger and starts practicing making it fly through the air, complicated intertwining loops that surround the Khajiit then hovers over the sleeping man and mer, before it finally comes to rest in its sheath.

Then he notices some food was left out beside the Breton's pack and remebers he gave his catch to Samuel the flying dreugh. He takes a piece of bread and eats it before he too falls asleep.

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 09:28 PM

Zaldaar notices Teleran, but appears to be sleeping. In truth he couldn't sleep. Too many memories. He hadn't slept in a long, long time. After Teleran falls asleep Zaldaar gets up and walks over to a rock and sits down, staring off towards Gnisis.

Posted by: Nalion Dec 12 2004, 09:35 PM

QUOTE(Adanorcil @ Dec 12 2004, 08:25 PM)

What brings me here, Breton? The same thing that drags me across the continent. Business. I'm an agent from the Psijic Order. And my I ask what you are doing here?

Nalion smiles as he is reminded of Arynels comment a day ago in the tavern where he asked him a similar question.
"I should stop asking people about their business and their paths." he thought.

Turning his gaze to the Altmer, he answered:
"I am a traveler, with business as well. Right now, I am traveling with a group which is heading to Koal Cave."
Nalion eyes the Altmer curiously.
"I have never met an agent of the Psijic Order before. But how rude of me, I guess I should introduce myself. I am called Nalion."
The Breton mage gave a curt bow.

Posted by: Adanorcil Dec 12 2004, 09:38 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Dec 12 2004, 08:35 PM)

Nalion smiles as he is reminded of Arynels comment a day ago in the tavern where he asked him a similar question.
"I should stop asking people about their business and their paths." he thought.

Turning his gaze to the Altmer, he answered:
"I am a traveler, with business as well. right now, I am traveling with a group which is heading to Koal Cave."
Nalion eyes the Altmer curiously.
"I have never met an agent of the Psijic Order before. But how rude of me, I guess I should introduce myself. I am called Nalion."
The Breton mage gave a curt bow.

"Adanorcil, pleased to meet you.", the Altmer said. "So, to Koal Cave, eh? Sounds like an interesting journey. I've seen a good part of Morrowind, but not that place... Tell me, would you mind if I come along? I can carry something if you want me to.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 09:43 PM

*Deafining the winds lash about Orion as he walks through the storm*

"GRAH!...where am I???....what is that?"

*He trudges forward a few more steps until falling to his knees. Then all at once the winds die and a strange hooded figure approaches. The field that he is in his derelict and void of life Orion notices as he stands*

"Who are you?" he said to the figure

I am life and death
Man and Mer
God and servant
Ruler of the winds
And Slave to reality
I am
You

"And...why...why are you here?" Orion questions,trembling

To Show you to reality..... the figure replies as it grasps Orion's face with it's cold hand.

*Orion could feel all the blood...all the life...being sucked from his body...and then darkness...*

"Errrghh...where am I?" Orion asks standing up

*He looks over to Zaldaar and over to the sleeping stranger*

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 09:49 PM

Zaldaar looked at Orion. "You're awake. You had a dream, didn't you." He looked away for a moment, then looked back and pointed to the sleeping stranger. "That is Teleran. He's another important player."

Posted by: Nalion Dec 12 2004, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(Adanorcil @ Dec 12 2004, 08:38 PM)

"I haven't seen it either. I tended to stick more to the southern and eastern parts of Vvardenfell lately. Still, I'm quite happy that my path has led me here, due to various reasons."
Nalion motions Adanorcil to join him.
"You're welcome to join me if you wish. I haven't had much opportunity to speak to an Altmer recently. Shall we go on for ourselves or shall we wait for the group? The clamour sounds quite near now. And thank you for your offer of carrying something, but as you see, I travel with but light weight."
Nalion is clad in his usual red-and-black robe, a belt with several pouches on it, a dagger fastened on his right side. The steel staff he carrys in his right hand gleams slightly purple.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 09:53 PM

"Yha...a dream...thats all it was..."

*Orion looked to Teleran*

"Another important player?...We are nothing but players in the game of life...some are pawns...some are knights...rooks...bishops...but we all fight and die for one thing....the King's safety"

*Orion sits down and whipes the sweat off his face*

What can these dreams mean...and who are those things in them...I think I'll find out soon enough

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 09:57 PM

"And the King is Loranna." Zaldaar said. "No not all are pieces, some play a role that change everything for better or for worse. He is one of them, as are you, as are many others. Tell have you heard of the Architects of fate?"

Posted by: Adanorcil Dec 12 2004, 09:57 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Dec 12 2004, 08:53 PM)

"I haven't seen it either. I tended to stick more to the southern and eastern parts of Vvardenfell lately. Still, I'm quite happy that my path has led me here, due to various reasons."
Nalion motioned Adanorcil to join him.
"You're welcome to join me if you wish. I haven't had much opportunity to speak to an Altmer recently. Shall we go on for ourselves or shall we wait for the group? The clamour sounds quite near now. And thank you for your offer of carrying something, but as you see, I travel with but light weight."
Nalion was clad in his usual red-and-black robe, a belt with several pouches on it, a dagger fastened on his right side. The steel staff he held in his right hand gleamed slightly purple.

I guess the rest will catch up with us sooner or later, so maybe we should just start walking.

After a few moments, the rest of the group joined the two. There were a few questions about who this new stranger was, but soon the group continued it's journey as usual.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(stratigo @ Dec 12 2004, 02:57 PM)

"Yes I have heard of them...but I don not know what they are...please enlighten me...and also I have many other questions...what is Loranna exactly and what is she trying to accomplish?"

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 10:05 PM

"The Architects of fate or the people who can see into the future. Not every future, but some of them. The future, you see, is divided into an unlimited number of paths. The Architects can see into some of those paths. I find it interesting that you've heard of them, as most most of them died out mileanea ago. In fact there are only two left." Zaldaar pauses, "I am one of them. As for Loranna, you can ask her yourself. She is almost here."

Posted by: Arynel Dec 12 2004, 10:06 PM

Arynel smiled as he walked along. The Breton voiced a poem:

Magnus make your cloak to cover
Darkest depths of night place over
Ever winding year by day
Always onward on the trail
Ever known and ever strange
Unfathomable and yet viewed plane
Yarn sewn and sea wrought
Sewn by starlight rhythm bought
Infinity intrasecting sea and ground
And each we find our part to play
Each a note and to each a measure made...

Posted by: Teleran Dec 12 2004, 10:14 PM

Teleran awoke after a short rest and was startled to two figures close by. Before he could think his daggers were in his hands, but as he recognized the two, he put his daggers away, chagrined.

"Stone-sword, sorry about eating your bread," Teleran said to the Breton. "So what are you two doing in this place, are you waiting for the Incarnation of Azura as well?"

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 10:14 PM

"Really..she is?...how can you tell?"

*Orion starts to pace with anticipation and then sits down abruptly looking at Teleran*

"Sheesh your finally awake...Yha we're waiting for...wait what'd you say she was???"

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 10:17 PM

"Death, life, deadra, an answer to a riddle, and a broken sword. Very vague, I know. It is not easy looking into the future. And there are too many possibilities to count. You must find your future for yourself. All I am here is to guide you to the best one."

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 10:19 PM

"I see...these things...could be true?...but do not have to be...it's what I do that effects it...."

Everything is getting very complicated...but I'm sure...in the end...

*Orion pulls out his sword and examines it...*

"This sword...my father gave to me...before he died..."

Posted by: Teleran Dec 12 2004, 10:23 PM

"I believe so, she made all those who had committed crimes against the Dunmer repent and receive her mercy," at this point Teleran looks down at the ground guiltily. "and that is what she and the large Nord Aricyn claim..."

Posted by: SEKKA Dec 12 2004, 10:25 PM

from the mist a sound could be heard *clank clank clank* but it was rapid unlike his normal walk, and when he was visible he was holding his short sword and acting like he was fighting an invisible foe. He fell and got back up. he swung his sword and fainted. Sekka just laid upon the ground for five or so minutes. Then he stood up, sheathed his sword, and greeted the pary cheerily like nothing had happend. "Hello friends.....Hello.....I thought we agreed it was my job to do the greetings.....ar it was mine.....well i am the cultured one so i should do....but noone likes you....shut up"

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 10:25 PM

"If this is true...then...everything I have ever known is false...I'll just have to see when she gets here..."

*The wind starts to blow a little and the sound of the water is calming*

"Tell me Teleran...what is that statue?" Orion asks while pointing to the statue thing

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 10:25 PM

"It is true. Loranna and Azura are one in the same. Well, not completely. She can tell you far better than I."

Posted by: Teleran Dec 12 2004, 10:28 PM

"I believe it is a Khajiit. I saw him earlier at the bar, but he's been standing there motionless for nigh on a day now. I wonder if he's paralyzed." Teleran shrugs, "Do either of you know a cure paralysis spell?"

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 10:29 PM

"Yes, I do. But, I'll let him stand there a bit longer."

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 10:30 PM

"No...I dont..." said Orion as he continued to stare at the statue-like Khajit...

I wonder....could it be....

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 12 2004, 10:38 PM

Dane spotted a few figures just outside Koal Cave's entrance. He ordered the group to stay behind as Dane approached the persons. He hide behind a large rock a couple meters of the cave then shouted

"Yo! Claim yoursleves, are ye friend or foe?"

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 10:44 PM

"HAIL!...we are friends to those who wish it...who are you and why are you here...?...seeking out truth I suppose"

*Orion stands to greet the travler*

Posted by: Teleran Dec 12 2004, 10:45 PM

"That depends who you might be," Teleran responds at the same time as Orion. Then Nehtayem orbits the newcomer, before returning to his sheath.

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 12 2004, 10:48 PM

Dane thinks for awhilie then motions the group of Loranna's followers to come. "Ah, I see you came ahead of Loranna's group from Gnisis, we've been waiting a long time for her party to come, could you possibly spare some food, seems we ran out a few hours ago" He paused trying to think what he left out "How rude of me, my name is Dane, and you three?" Dane asked as he slicked his hair back.

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 12 2004, 10:48 PM

*Erenius waits, patiently, wonderring when Allerleirauh will reply, yet carefully hiding his impatience*
==
*Azure is still waiting the guards to come forth from the building to check*

"The sooner the better," Azure mutters as he dismounts and skirts his way around the fort, working his way to Wayrest slowly but surely.

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 10:48 PM

"Hello Dane. I am Zaldaar. As for Loranna, we've been waiting for her for a while. Do you know where she is?"

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 10:49 PM

"I am Orion...and I am sorry...We have no more food...you'll just have to wait until Loranna arrives..although I think no one will have time for eating wghen she does"

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 10:52 PM

"I have plenty of food, actually." Zaldaar said. He muttered a spell and a loaf of bread appeared in one hand and a bottle of Brandy appeared in the other.

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 12 2004, 10:57 PM

"Thank you friend" Dane similed to Zaldaar. He gave the loaf of bread to one of the smaller ashlanders and took a swig from the bottle then passed it down to the older ashlanders.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 12 2004, 10:58 PM

*Celezar tilts his head and stirs, obviously unwanting of company at the momment*

"Who am I, one might ask, though eyes blinded if such puppet asks indeed....Do you not recognize beauty, do you not see the passion within my eyes, puppets?"

*Celezar laughs coldly*

"I am Sanguine, have you not heard, puppets? I have come, disturbed by events on Nirn down below, to right the wrongs that have been done...."

*Celezar's eyes glint with malice and lies as he sneers down upon the group gathered beneath him*

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 11:00 PM

"What the....?...Sanguine?...my lord!...I have been waiting...tell me...what...what ever may I do for you?"

*As Orion says this he bows down upon a knee. Forgeting Dane and the rest of the people around him*

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 11:00 PM

Zaldaar looks out Celezar with anger. "Go back to sleep, mad one, and wait for Dagoth Lich to come and end you existence."

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 11:03 PM

"Mad one?...what do you mean Zaldaar?...this is Sanguine!....you cannot disrespect him!"

*Orion rises and confronts Zaldaar*

Posted by: Teleran Dec 12 2004, 11:03 PM

Teleran tries to remain calm but the old Khajiit's insinuation that Teleran is a puppet angers him beyond belief, but cannot restrain himself.

In under a second a whirlwind of daggers surround the old Khajiit and Nehtayem is pressed against Celezar's neck just shy of drawing blood.

"Tell me why I should let you live!"

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 11:06 PM

"STOP!" Orion yells as he bashes in Teleran and knocks him forcefully to the ground. He also unsheaths his sword." None shall try to harm this Daedra!

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 11:06 PM

"No not Sanguine. No this one is far more pitiful than Sanguine. He is Celezar. The mad prophet. Your death is not at my hands Celezar. Go crawl back to your hole and wait for your doom."

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 11:08 PM

"Not Sanguine...Celezar?...so you lied?...you must be death that you spoke of Zaldaar. How dare you!...you will die!"

*Orion rushes upon Celezar and chops at him with his stone sword*

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 11:09 PM

Zaldaar. "No!" He trys to grab Orion, but is too far away. Zaldaar body becomes encased in armour and two blades appear in his hands. He runs forward raising the swords.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 12 2004, 11:11 PM

*Celezar cackles coldly, his eyes flicker with hatred though he smiles warmly*

"Ah, puppet I say, and puppet you are!"

*Celezar turns to the crowd, ignorant of the daggers surrounding him*

"Who amongst you is so ignorant as to disobey a god?! Behold, there is yet passion in my heart, even within Nirn, to perform my miracles upon the ignorant!"

*Black flames grow withing the palm of Celezar's right hand as he thrusts them towards Teleran, the man immiediately goes limp, the wretched black energies lifting his body and enter him through the nostrils, mouth, and blank eyes. Mommentarily Teleran stands errect, his eyes wide and golden, like fiery saucers dripping with gold*

"Do you not see the passion within his eyes! His body stand slack while his mind indulges itself with pleasure such as you have never seen! I am Sanguine, heed my words, puppets!"

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 11:13 PM

Zaldaar reaches Celezar first and plunges his swords into Celezar's body. Jolts of energy flow from Zaldaar into Celezar.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 12 2004, 11:17 PM

As Celezar acts, Loranna's attention gets drawn towards Koal Cave.

... What's going on? she wonders, listening with her mind to tell what happens over the hill ...

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 12 2004, 11:18 PM

Outside, there is the rumble of distant thunder.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 12 2004, 11:20 PM

'Is something wrong Loranna? Wait..... I sense it too.... it is a familiar presence. I have a very bad feeling about this. We should be careful, very careful.'

Posted by: Celezar Dec 12 2004, 11:20 PM

*Celezar cries in ecstasy and pleasure as the baldes bite into him*

"Ah, my puppets, the stage is already set, the gods condemn you!"

*Teleran twists his head fiercely, four daggers plunge into Zaldaar, cutting his flesh and pinning him into the muddy ground painfully*

"And you...."

*Celezar says, eying Orion malevolently*

"I see your dreams, puppet, do not deny me your fate, come and set the stage..."

*Three more blades come to Orion, though not as lethaly. All the while, the crowd "oh's" and "ah's" at the splendor of the so called "Sanguine". Slowly Celezar releases Teleran, who sighs in pleasure as his eyes flicker back to normal, he whinces in pain as he returns from whatever dream world eveloped him*

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 11:24 PM

*Orion sucessfully dodged 2 of the blades but one of them tore into his shoulder. Paifully he ripped it out.*

"Fine Celezar!...the stage is set! And I will find the truth...I SWEAR IT!"

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 11:25 PM

Zaldaar stands up. Then he smiles and withdraws his blades. They dissapear. He raises his hand. Under his breath he mutters, "I beseach you, lend me my old sword. I have need of it." Whatever Zaldaar was talking to seemed to hear as a very large, strangely ruined blade appeared in Zaldaar's hand. "Now Celezar, Flee!" He points the sword at Celezar. Red energy explodes from it, hitting Celezar and blowing him back.

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 12 2004, 11:29 PM

Dane tempted to unsheath his sword stood back as he watch the rumble. He walked back a few steps and told the group that this was a show who aplauded for such a feat.

Posted by: Chex Dec 12 2004, 11:30 PM

Maji peered over the hill, her eyes wide.
Of course, she should have expected to find them. She had been curiously trailing them for many days, but something always made her hang back.
Then she had turned the corner of the path and found them. Of course in all those days of travel, she hadn't thought of what to do when she found them.
Sing praise to Azura? Join the doubters at her side? Return home with nothing?
Wait and watch and listen...

Posted by: Celezar Dec 12 2004, 11:34 PM

*Celezar grimmaced, he was having quite a bad day so far*

"I'm quite sure the gods do not approve of non-beleiving maggots, isnt that right my puppets?"

*Celezar cried out, lifitng his hands, the crowd applauding him*

"Bind these puppets, we will teach them the way of passion and indulgence!"

*The crowd surrounds the four adventurers, all sneering and jeering, obviously under the influence of blasphemy*

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 12 2004, 11:34 PM

Dark clouds on the horizon.

In the cave, something stirs. Foot-long claws crack the stone walls.

It rises, smelling food outside its lair.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 12 2004, 11:35 PM

Teleran came to himself suddenly and painfully. In his shock his daggers drop to the ground and he falls to his knees. "What happened? What was that? the pleasure then the pain."

He comes to himself enough to retrieve his daggers through telekinesis and shocked when he sees them in Orion and not one near Celezar. He slumps to the ground and stops noticing the events around him.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 11:36 PM

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING???....he is the enemy" Orion yells while pointing at Celezar

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 11:36 PM

Zaldaar let's the sword drop. He was breathing hard. His other two blades appeared in his hand. Zaldaar knew he couldn't do that again without passing out, and he didn't think it would stop Celezar.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 12 2004, 11:39 PM

" ... Everyone, be wary; things are picking up."

Loranna's thoughts turn to the people she can sense already at the cave; ignoring Celezar for now, she reaches to Dane and says Dane dear, something's wrong; try to get the onlookers away. I'll do what I can ...

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 12 2004, 11:39 PM

*Azure tries to find a way through the region but cant, and quickly returns to the smugglers, still at the waystation, awaiting the Wayrest guards to come forth...*

"We've been here all day...will anyone come forth?" one of the smugglers asks wearily.

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 11:42 PM

Zaldaar frowned, he'd need help. But his coleague was many miles away in Cyrrodiil. He jumped up and cast rising force on himself and went over crowds head. He let the spell end and dropped to the ground. "Celezar, run away or your doom will be upon you."

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 12 2004, 11:47 PM

Lumbering towards the entrance of the cave, the creature moves slowly, stooped over, its back grinding along the rough ceiling of the cavern …

Its eyes are golden, as are its jagged teeth, and its wild, tangled hair. Black barbs run up and down its arms and legs, like spines. It is humanoid, but enormous and misshapen, dripping with dust and slime, its growl deep. It would be twenty feet tall if it stands, but now it crawls towards the light and the storm and the smell of blood.

Lightning flashes over the hills, and the wind begins to howl to match the creature’s growling.

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 12 2004, 11:53 PM

Dane ordered the crowd to back away from the cave as he got the message from Loranna

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 12 2004, 11:55 PM

*Orion stands back up...starts to back away and picks up Teleran. He carries him behind a tree and hides and watches*

This is getting out of hand...I suppose Celezar is too strong for me...I guess I am nothing

Posted by: Nord_Lover Dec 12 2004, 11:55 PM

OOC: What should I do? or has everyone forgotten that Jaim has been with Loranna the whole time?

Posted by: Chex Dec 12 2004, 11:55 PM

Maji, upon the hill, notices the ground shake beneath her feet, and feels rather than hears the growls of the beast.
She slowly loosens her sword in its sheath, and kneels to avoid the wind, slowly creating a spell of fire as a few strands of hair escape from her bun and whip into her eyes.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 12 2004, 11:55 PM

*The ground rumbles as the beast emerges, rocks and boulders come violently down upon the quaking ground as the crowd screams and panicks, trampling over one other*

"AIIEEE! Run, run for your lives! Sanguine-Sanguine commands it! AIIEEE! RUN!"

*Celezar screams in terror, throwing himself at the monsters feet, groveling in despair*

"My lord! My lord, spare me so that I may do your will, eat upon manflesh if you must, but spare me! Oh, lord, spare me!"

Posted by: stratigo Dec 12 2004, 11:56 PM

Zaldaar know the thing is coming and he is too tired to fight it. He backs away quietly. "Celezar, until we meet again. I hope I get one more go at you before you, or I, die." He backed away until Celezar was out of sight. This was one future he didn't see.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 12 2004, 11:56 PM

QUOTE(Nord_Lover @ Dec 12 2004, 03:55 PM)

OOC: What should I do? or has everyone forgotten that Jaim has been with Loranna the whole time?

OOC: If at all possible you should come chat with us. Right now there are two groups, one in the cave fighting a monster, and another (Loranna's group) leaving Gnisis and headed towards the cave.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 12:03 AM

Two joints on the sides of the creature’s jaw unhinge, and the bottom half of its mouth dropped down four feet. There was no intelligence behind its blank eyes and it focused on its prey – the khajiit.

Moving with a speed that belied its size, it swallowed Celezar whole.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 13 2004, 12:06 AM

"Holy!...I never...well....I guess that settles that." Orion says to himself as he sits behind the tree watching these events unfold

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 13 2004, 12:06 AM

Dane managed to back the onlookers away from the monster. He turned back an saw a creature swallow Celezar.Dane was tempted to transform into the were-vamp but he knew it wouldn't be a good idea instead he unsheathed his sword and walked slowly to the monster.

Posted by: SEKKA Dec 13 2004, 12:13 AM

Sekka watches the events unfold at the cave from a safe distance. His body is trembling as he feels that old familliar presence. Then another familliar presence was felt behind him, a less powerful one than the first, but a closer, more intimate presence, one like that of an old friend. "hello old master, Ive heard inkilings that made me think this might be a place where i can be of use, please calm yourself, your not his focus right now...." Meph sat down next to Sekka, and Sekka petted him.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 12:13 AM

The creature’s jaw snapped shut, and its gullet showed the shape of the struggling Celezar for just a few seconds while it chewed, and the acid dissolved the meal. The shape shrunk and ceased to struggle.

The beast turned towards Dane, claws outstretched like twelve swords.

It began to rain.

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 13 2004, 12:18 AM

Dane perpared for the assualt. He looked around for any allys who might help, seeing no one Dane focused on his transformation but stopped halfway, now he was a little stronger and faster and looked the part of a were-vamp, he skin dark blue and eyes orange. He growled at the monster with his half developed fangs.

Posted by: Nalion Dec 13 2004, 12:18 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 12 2004, 10:47 PM)

Lightning flashes over the hills, and the wind begins to howl to match the creature’s growling.

Seeing the sky darkening, and the storm picking up momentum, Nalion is alarmed. Heavy rain begins to fall, restricting his sight.
"Where have I seen this before?" he thinks. Then, at the same time as a lighting bolt struck down, accompanied by nearly deafening thunder, he knows. "Solitude!"

Nalion can hear the growls of a creature. By the sound, it had to be huge...

*ooc: Edit. No fighting for Nalion...*

Posted by: Loranna Dec 13 2004, 12:21 AM

Loranna quietly explains what she's sensing to various people, trying to ensure that the threat at Koal Cave can be met with strength enough to fight it while keeping the civilians following along safe ...

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 13 2004, 12:21 AM

*Orion leaped out fron behind the tree seeing Dane in trouble and unsheathed his sword*

"Come on you sload sucking scum ball!...I'll rip you apart!" he yelled at the beast

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 12:22 AM

*Erenius quickly considers things, before comming to a descision, waiting for the others to make up their minds first*

Posted by: Chex Dec 13 2004, 12:22 AM

Blinking back water from her eyelids, Maji stands, and brings her hand back to cast a spell.
So much for watching and waiting.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 12:23 AM

The creature bounds at Dane, fast, its feet shaking the ground, claws cocked back to eviscerate its next meal.

Posted by: stratigo Dec 13 2004, 12:24 AM

Zaldaar finds the main group. He let's out a deep breath. He walked toward them. He makes his way through the group and towards Loranna. "I need to speak with you, Loranna."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 13 2004, 12:25 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 05:21 PM)

"I think this is your miracle, Loranna, waiting to happen," Allerleirauh said, folding her arms. "Are you Vivec's match in valor? Show his people then. Save then and make armor from the thing's flesh. Or let them die like the fools they are."

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 13 2004, 12:26 AM

Dane to snapped his hinds in position as he threw away his sword. His claws infront of his chest. It would be a battle against beast and beast.

"Orion it would be best if you stayed back for awhile" He said in a low grrgling voice.

Posted by: SEKKA Dec 13 2004, 12:26 AM

Meph, afraid for the safety of Sekka teleports him to a safe distance. Suddenly among the group at the opening of the cave appears what seems to be an old breton in a brown robe. He spoke with a whisper louder than a yell "Be calm, do not fear, this is not unconquorable, "

Posted by: Teleran Dec 13 2004, 12:29 AM

The shock of the thunder brings Teleran back to the world and he looks up to see he is behind a tree and there is a monster beyond, locked in battle with...something, it appears humanoid but it is like nothing he has witnessed before. Orion is rushing to join battle. The crowd is gathered out of the way for the most part.

Teleran throws two daggers at the beast, but they bounce off without leaving so much as a scratch. He pulls out Nehtayem and rushes towards the beast in Orion's wake.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 13 2004, 12:30 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 12 2004, 06:25 PM)

Loranna feels the same rolling force she felt from the Temple rising to the fore ...

" ... Those who wish to accompany me may do so," she says quietly, looking to the assembled onlookers, " ... but understand one thing; courage is not foolishness. This is my trial and I will face it; I am honored to have brave souls show their courage in standing with me but I cannot let any unready take this challenge on - for you. the test of courage is in realizing there is no shame in knowing when you cannot take something like this on."

She rises, her eyes blinking, grey slowly swirling in them.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 13 2004, 12:31 AM

"FINE!...let yourself get killed!..."

*Orion was about to return to the tree when the beast turned about and smashed him into the ground. Leaving him unconcious*

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 12:34 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 06:30 PM)

Aricyn draws his sword, and frost forms instantly on its blade.

"You will not face this trial alone, Lady. Take strength in your company, for nothing will stand in our way!"

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 12:34 AM

*Erenius did at last realize what was being asked, and made his choice*

"Now or never, I guess," Erenius mutters to himself as he finds his way forth through the crowd to Loranna.

*Erenius calls forth*

"Surely two are not enough!" Erenius shouts, noting none coming forth. "Are there no others willing to join our lady here?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 12:34 AM

The rain is falling faster, water running in rivulets all over the ground, like open wounds.

The creature opens his jaw, and spews forth a spray of acid and dried chunks of its last meal, showering it in Dane’s eyes, blinding him, as its claws rake across his chest, deep.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 13 2004, 12:34 AM

Teleran sees Orion flung down in front of him and drags him aside, away from the fight. "Gotta repay my favors," he laughs mirthlessly before turning back to the beast as it spews forth its last meal.

Teleran stops where he is, dumbfounded.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 13 2004, 12:36 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 05:30 PM)

Don't worry, YOU won't die, not with me here, Allerleirauh thought. But if you don't find a way to save these people, I will let THEM die. They have shown me what they are made of, and my judgement is that I shall not raise a blade to help them.

Out loud she cried, 'ARE YOU MADMEN OR FOOLS, DUNMER? LET THE DAEDRA DEFEND YOU, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! IF SHE IS TRULY AZURA AT ALL!"

Posted by: Nalion Dec 13 2004, 12:36 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 11:30 PM)

Taking a deep breath, Nalion makes a decision.
"Where innocents are in danger, I cannot stand aside. Destruction like in Solitude must never happen again. I cannot fight directly, but still, I am not powerless. I will help you."

Nalions eyes close as he concentrates and focuses. Then, he opens them again and a hint of fire can be seen shining in his eyes.

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 13 2004, 12:37 AM

Dane squinted his eyes has chunks of meat swept in. Then there was a tremendous pain as the creature slashed Danes rough fur into the skin. He roared and tryed to get up but was pinned down by the monsters legs which let out a slavo of blows to Dane's body.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 12:39 AM

"Keep the people back, Liris! No need for any more to be sacrificed to that beast's jaws!"

He turns to Loranna, "I will fight this thing, and kill it or die, if need be, but if you feel that this is time for another miracle, then I suggest you bring it quickly." He says, the fire of battle in his eyes.

He rushes forward to face the beast...

Posted by: Chex Dec 13 2004, 12:39 AM

Maji flings her fireball with as much force as she can muster, hoping it hits the monster through the wind and rain.
The moment the spell leaves her hand her sword is drawn, and she slides down the sloppy earth of the hill to...
...Well she hasn't thought that far ahead yet.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 13 2004, 12:39 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 05:30 PM)

" ... Those who wish to accompany me may do so," she says quietly, looking to the assembled onlookers, " ... but understand one thing; courage is not foolishness. This is my trial and I will face it; I am honored to have brave souls show their courage in standing with me but I cannot let any unready take this challenge on - for you. the test of courage is in realizing there is no shame in knowing when you cannot take something like this on."

'Loranna, I will stand by you till the end. I am ready. Just say the word.'

Posted by: Loranna Dec 13 2004, 12:42 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 12 2004, 06:36 PM)

Allie can feel a familiar coldness in Loranna's thoughs as the power of Azura starts flowing through the Nord girl again - but still Loranna's voice says

... Come on; let's do this.

Loranna looks to the sky thoughtfully for a moment, then she intones something under her breath. She starts moving purposefully.

"Dagoth, stay and guard the others," she says, staring into his eyes. "Azura's Blessing is upon thee to strengthen your magic, that you may guard her people in her name while she meets this challenge."

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 12:43 AM

*Erenius nods to Dagoth*

"Well met, Dagoth...Surely more of you wish to stand by us and slay whatever fell beast that plagues the cav?" Erenius asks.

'What exactly IS at the cave, Dagoth?' Erenius asks, wondarring if Dagoth knew.

==

*Inside Madach's tradehouse, Darius is getting impatient, and decides to open teh brocade envelope*

"Interesting..." Darius says, reading the first order, while placing the second back in the envelope.

"Optius, prepare twenty of our finest...have them ready to join the people and guard them as they leave...however, do what you can to protect them only...do not jump into a battle without properly weighing each side..." Darius strictly commands Optius.

"As you wish," Optius replies as a 20 Imperial guards went forth to the group, waiting in the shadows to join th eparty and protect the civilians.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 12:43 AM

The creature’s jaws unhinged and attempted to swallow Dane whole, but he was struggling too hard. They clamped tight on his arms, letting the acid dribble down their length, splashing on Dean’s face and chest.

The fireball makes it release its prey momentarily, more surprised by it than hurt.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 13 2004, 12:49 AM

Dagoth feels his already immense magic reserves double in size.
'My powers are much greater!'
Dagoth drops his illusion, sending a panic through the crowd, which he uses his magic to calm them.
'Thank you Loranna. I will do my best..... and Erenius, the beast's power reaks of the puppeteer Celezar.... I belive this is his doing.'

Posted by: Nalion Dec 13 2004, 12:51 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 12 2004, 11:39 PM)

"Keep the people back, Liris! No need for any more to be sacrificed to that beast's jaws!"
He turns to Loranna, "I will fight this thing, and kill it or die, if need be, but if you feel that this is time for another miracle, then I suggest you bring it quickly." He says, the fire of battle in his eyes.
He rushes forward to face the beast...

Being not the strongest runner, Nalion casts a small fortify speed spell on himself, fastens his staff at his back and follows Aricyn as quickly as he can. He sincerely hopes that Arycin knows the way.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 13 2004, 12:51 AM

'Did that monster just...what is that!?!' Just then Teleran's thought's are interrupted as a fireball sears through the air and slams into the monster causing it to release the warrior struggling against it, momentarily.

Teleran charges toward the creature, his eyes seeming to glow blue as dozens of daggers leave their hidden pockets and fly towards the monster.

Teleran tries to jump onto the monster's back, Nehtayem leading the way.

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 12:52 AM

'Very well then,' Erenius says to Dagoth.

*Erenius checks his blades as the Troopers go around the party and hand those willing a blade and the occasional shield, while giving all of the civilians a cheaper blade for protection*

"Its for the best," Erenius says as he finishes his equipment check and waits patiently again, making sure all is in order before takign his leave.

*Erenius jogs over to Nal and passes him, going to Aricyn*

"Have you any kind of plan?" Erenius asks, slowing but a bit to pace himself.

Posted by: Marquis Dec 13 2004, 12:53 AM

Meciander had been walking in the group for some time, listening to the conversation taking place. He decided it was a grand time to join the party. He let forth a shout calling all to arms "I stand with Azura! All who have courage, all who have valor, come forth and fight for the Dawn and the Dusk, fight for the land in which you live!" Meciander moves to Erenius and Aricyn "Do not attack the Daedroths, they are on our side." With that, meciander runs forth, ahead of the party and brandishes Nightbane. With it, he makes a deep gash in his hand, and flings the blood onto the ground in an arc around his body. From the ground where his blood lays, five Daedroths arise.

"What is the master's bidding?" asks one of the beasts in an almost indecipherable voice.

"Kill the tool of Sheogorath. Strike it down!" Meciander shouts as he prepares to charge the creature.

Posted by: stratigo Dec 13 2004, 12:53 AM

Zaldaar turns and frowns. His blades reappear in his hands and starts to grimly walk towards the cave. Then he started to run. He sees the monster drop dane. Zaldaar smiles and casts a spell. Electrisity buzzes through the air, hitting the beast.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 12:54 AM

The daggers crumple against the creature’s hide, dropping to the ground, as it snaps at its prey, Dane, who manages to roll out of the way of the monstrous jaws.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 12:55 AM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Dec 12 2004, 06:52 PM)

"Plan? Yes of course, always.

"I kill it before it kills me," he says with a grin.

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 12:56 AM

"Its always the plan of he unprepared," Erenius says in response. "But perhaps you overly simple plan is the one best fitted for the situation."

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 12:56 AM

[Double-post]

Posted by: Loranna Dec 13 2004, 12:57 AM

Loranna somehow keeps up with Aricyn, and the others, and as they reach the cave, a voice can be heard even as far back as Gnisis:

See now how the champion of Azura, born in the lands of the frozen wastes, defends her chosen people from the monsters that threaten to tear them limb from limb. In my name, let the dusk of fear come to an end and a dawning of new valor be seen!

For a brief moment, it's almost like a ray of light from the rising sun shnies through the rainclouds, illuminating Aricyn, who feels strength like he's never felt before burn through him ...

Posted by: stratigo Dec 13 2004, 12:58 AM

Zaldaar runs toward the beast, his blades spinning in the air. He brings them down on the monster. They hit, but don't sink in. They seem to glance off the monster's hide. Zaldaar surprise doesn't last long as he is hurled into the air by the monster.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 12:58 AM

QUOTE(stratigo @ Dec 12 2004, 06:53 PM)

The electricity does not bother the creature at all, but its eyes shift from Dane, who close as he is, is still hard to catch, to Zaldaar. The next meal after this, it seems to be thinking, and then turns its attention back to the struggling beast beneath it.

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 13 2004, 12:59 AM

Dane clawed the monster in the face as Zaldaar distracted it then he retreated back away from the monster as he shook his head from the cobwebs. He examined his wounds: a couple of acid burns on his face and body and gashes from the monsters claw. He would of been dead if it wasn't for his transformation. Dane perpared for another attack

Posted by: stratigo Dec 13 2004, 01:00 AM

Zaldaar lands and rolls to his feet. Several ice spheres hurtle at the creature, hitting it hard.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 01:02 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 06:57 PM)

For a brief moment, it's almost like a ray of light from the rising sun shnies through the rainclouds, illuminating Aricyn, who feels strength like he's never felt before burn through him ...

Aricyn crests the hill overlooking the cave. The beast is below.

A voice like thunder calls across the small valley, "Turn beast, your true opponent has arrived!"

Turning to Erenius he says, "Get EVERYONE back."

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 01:04 AM

*Erenius nods and turns to the party behind*

"Stay back for now..." Erenius implores as he stands on the crest, looking down.

"He better know what he's doing..." Erenius says to Loranna. "I don't doubt his skills, or bravery...but I fear he may just be a tad too stubborn to change his plan as needed...hopefully I am wrong."

Posted by: Marquis Dec 13 2004, 01:05 AM

The Daedroths charge the beast, throwing forth their mighty balls of acid and venom as they go. One gets close enough to attack and latches onto its flesh, leaving small punctures, but not rending any flesh.

Meciander pulls his mace from his belt and hurls it at the creature's eye with magical force and hits it dead on. The beast recoils, and Meciander is able to sink Nightbane into it's side, eliciting an unholy howl of pain from the beast. Despite the pain it is in, it manages to sweep Meciander away, knocking him into the side of the cave. Meciander is unable to hear Eranius' warning, and gets back to his feet, ready to attack again. By now, all of the Daedroths are dead, and have returned to Oblivion.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 01:05 AM

QUOTE(niceguy5 @ Dec 12 2004, 06:59 PM)

The creature reared up to its full height, dwarfing any tree or human built structure for miles around. Its spines bristle up, glistening with poison.

Suddenly, it vomits a jumble of mummified bones and skin which might vaguely look like Celezar if he were compacted to a few feet long. It rockets forth, striking Dane in the head with a solid, bone-breaking crack.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 13 2004, 01:08 AM

Hearing Aricyn's yell upon his arrival, he leaps from the creature's back and sees his daggers crumpled on the ground, 'This should not be happening like this. At least Nehtayem could pierce its hide, but the wounds were so small I don't think it noticed.' He moves to the crowd of dunmer and begins to bend his daggers back into shape with telekinesis. 'I guess I won't be much help here.' he thinks sadly. As one by one the daggers reform and fly to their respective sheaths.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 01:08 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 12 2004, 07:05 PM)

"I SAID TURN AND FACE ME, BEAST!"

The hill beside the cave cracks under the sound. The water retreats and laps against the far shore and the trees sway.

"AZURA HAS COME!"

Posted by: stratigo Dec 13 2004, 01:09 AM

Zaldaar raised his arm. The same sword he used against Celezar appeared there. Instead of using it to shoot energy out, Zaldaar gripped it with both hand. He felt his and rising, rage flowed through him. He howled in anger and charged forth, raising the weapon high.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 13 2004, 01:10 AM

Loranna turns cold grey eyes to regard Erenius ...

Let those who have chosen to lend their strength to Azura and her chosen champion know my mercy.

Dane, and those who have been fighting the monster, are enveloped in healing power, refreshing mind and body.

Now, watch - see how even the ancient enemies of the Dunmer people can be true champions of Azura.

Posted by: Nalion Dec 13 2004, 01:11 AM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Dec 13 2004, 12:04 AM)

Nalion arrives at Erenius' side, panting heavily. From his pouch, he produces a restore fatigue potion and downs it. Then, his gaze locks on the beast. He involuntarily takes a step backward.
"What, look at the size of that thing!" he mutters still trying to catch his breath.

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 01:13 AM

"Yes...I've never seen anything of that size, save a lone dragon model I in the Imperial city at their elite post..." Erenius mutters to Nalion.

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 13 2004, 01:14 AM

Danes body heals and he is woken up from Loranna's magic.His transformation faded, as he turned back to human. He finds Celezar dripping with slime on his body but still has little energy to get up.

"Celezar..." He gasped for air "...you smell"

Posted by: Marquis Dec 13 2004, 01:15 AM

Meciander is unable to recieve the benefit of Azura's healing, as he is under the bondage of Molag Bal. Seeing how he cannot injure the beast, he runs to where Aricyn is standing. "What shall we do against this thing?" He asks.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 01:15 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 12 2004, 07:08 PM)

"I SAID TURN AND FACE ME, BEAST!"

The hill beside the cave cracks under the sound. The water retreats and laps against the far shore and the trees sway.

"AZURA HAS COME!"

The creature falls back with a deafening crash, and then shakes itself, rolling to its feet again.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 13 2004, 01:16 AM

Why do you hesitate? Am I not here now?

Know you this: Azura is in every dusk, every dawn, every living thing. By my will are you here now to lend your strength to my chosen champion - know this now and face your destiny with courage.

Everyone facing the monster feels a tingle inside, as Azura's will awakens in them ...

Posted by: stratigo Dec 13 2004, 01:18 AM

Zaldaar reached the monster and swung his blade. It inbedded in the monsters side. It howled in pain. Zaldaar withdraws the sword, only to be knocked away and smash into some rocks, rendering him unconciuoss.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 01:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 07:16 PM)

Aricyn plants his feet at the foot of the cave, and raises his sword to point directly at the beast.

His own slow, steady heartbeat is the only thing he hears.

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 01:20 AM

*Erenius looks about and sees into the cave*

"Despite his strength, the situation is yet to become as grave as I believed it might be," Erenius muses to himelf, referring to the creature and its struggle with those in the cave.

*Erenius pauses for a bit before commenting aloud*

"Something is amiss...something about the creature," Erenius says, not knowing what it is, but knowing it is something.

Posted by: Chex Dec 13 2004, 01:21 AM

Maji turns at the sound of the voices. Her thoughts cloud her face for a moment, but she soon faces the beast again.
"In Azura's name then," she murmurs, as she readies another spell, this time of ice, to distract the beast with if needed.
Then she backs away to a safer spot.

Posted by: Marquis Dec 13 2004, 01:21 AM

Meciander casts a spell to heal himself. He is surrounded by a blue light, and feels power in his body again. He moves back to the main group, and watches Aricyn.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 13 2004, 01:23 AM

QUOTE(niceguy5 @ Dec 12 2004, 07:14 PM)

*Slowly but surely, life crept back into Celezar's compact body. His mummified body slowly unraveled itself, stretching out to its full length, hairless, shriveled, and nearly dissolved. Celezar coughed, shooting up bits of dried skin and powdered fluids. Slowly, Celezar dragged himself off of Dane, he found himself somewhat parailyzed. As he lay there, Celezar found a muddy puddle and greedily sucked at it, slowly hydrating his desicrated body. As vision crept back into him, Celezar could see his body, it was completely irrecognizable, like some horrible skeleton with charred flesh pulled over its bones tightly, putrid and disgusting*

"O...h...u...n....uuhn...."

*Celezar gurgles, his withered head unerneath the puddle, slowly weeping, a horrible process for his destroyed body to experience. The worse part was the lack of water, rather than tears, the movement only tore at his flesh and caused great rips in his sunken cheeks*

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 13 2004, 01:24 AM

'By Azura mortal! FINISH IT NOW WHILE IT IS STILL DISTRACTED! HURRY!'

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 01:27 AM

The creature roars in anger and pain. Spines fly from its body in every direction. Anyone who is hit by one is instantly paralyzed.

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 01:29 AM

*Erenius stands there still, watchign the battle below*

"Mayhaps the creature is nearly slain?" Erenius muses aloud, realizing none could tell from this distance...and even in the battle, it would be difficult to gauge.

Posted by: stratigo Dec 13 2004, 01:30 AM

Zaldaar slowly regains conciousness. He tries to stand, but everytime he move he is wracked with pain. He felt several ribs and one of his legs were broken. He was officialy out of the fight.

Posted by: Marquis Dec 13 2004, 01:32 AM

Meciander joins the party and decides to follow them into the cave, and wherever they might go.

OOC: Alright, I'm gone for until 9:30 eastern. Just take me with you all.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 01:33 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 12 2004, 07:27 PM)

The creature roars in anger and pain. Spines fly from its body in every direction. Anyone who is hit by one is instantly paralyzed.

Aricyn knocks two spines, as large as spears, away with his sword.

He draws himself up, pulling air into his lungs, readying the word to end the battle.

A small, quiet voice whispers in his head, "Kyn and Azura dwell not in the same house..."

The power dies in his throat.

"So be it, dear Aunt."

Aricyn charges forward, his sword raised, his motions a blur.

Posted by: Aki Dec 13 2004, 01:36 AM

Fire...

That was all Dar'var could see, fire, broken splinters of wood that were homes, and those beasts, standing uptop it all, feasting, the opening and closing of their jaws looked like they were laughing. Mocking him. Admist them all was one larger one. It loolked at Dar'var with its eyes, one Golden, the other a Azure blue. Dar'var stood horrified, then it leapt, there was a roar of fire and then...

He awoke.

Dar'var snapped out of his dream and into the the choas of the battle. The monstorsity everyone was fighting, the howling winds. He drew his Crossbow, and loaded a firebloom arrow. then backed away.

Reichi drew his dagger of the Senses and stayed out of the creatures range. analayzing it for any weak point.

Posted by: Solin Dec 13 2004, 01:39 AM

The masked Dunmer sat on an outcropping of rock and watched. Why did these people fight this horrid beast? He snorted behind his helm’s face. They had their reasons for following Loranna. Reasons of love and hate, greed and charity, orders and will. Solin wished he knew for certain why he was following. The Mer ducked as one of beast’s spines glanced off a nearby rock face. It arched high and fell quickly towards the ground. Still Solin watched and waited. He wondered where the beast had come from...

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 01:42 AM

"I have faced worse nightmares in my crib, beast!"

He reached the creature in two bounds, and lept, straining to focus all of his body, all of his strength, into one great cleave of his sword.

He could feel the power of Azura in his body. He was not certain that it was a welcomed feeling.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 13 2004, 01:45 AM

*Celezar gasped painfully, filling his dry lungs with air as well as agonizingly cracking their withered forms. As he stares upward in a pain induced daze, Celezar finds himself staring right at the very beast who engulfed him, immediatly his corpulent body quivers with fear and though he is unable to move, the fear Celezar feels at this momment surpasses any physical limitation by far*

"AIIIEEE!"

*Celezar screams driely, his pruined lips cracking in the process. Celezar bounds forward, stooped almost to the ground, prepared to run on all fours if necessary. Quickly, Celezar stumbled into a large rock, gasping for air, his body not fully acquanted with this new "life" of his. As he lies panting, Celezar peers down upon his naked self, seeing that in his mummified little hands he holds a shriveled rose and a burnt piece of parchment, coated in burning digestive juices. Images, nightmares immediately surge through Celezar's head and he gasps in a mixture of suprise and terror. Immediately, as if he had known him all his life, Celezar picks Liris out in the crowd and stumbled forward, gripping him heavily by the shoulder and shoving the parchment into his hands*

"You are in danger....puppet"

*Celezar gasps*

The Parchment Reads:

You must always wear a belt, lest you lose your pants.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 12 2004, 07:42 PM)

He reached the creature in two bounds, and lept, straining to focus all of his body, all of his strength, into one great cleave of his sword.

The sword knocked the creature back, as it sprays acid into Aricyn’s face.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 13 2004, 01:47 AM

*Orion awaking to see the giant monster fighting with all the people he knew*

This...a tool of a Daedra?...Sheogorath....one of my patrons...what will I do...will I help the beast?....abandon my friends?....I cannot!...

"YOU BEAST!...LET EVERYONE THAT HEARS MY CALL!....I EXILE MYSELF FROM THE DAEDRA's IMPRISONMENT...I AM FREE!"

*Orion yells as he charges upon the beast, hysterical with joy, anger, relief, salvation and a little bit of madness. He can feel the power of the Magicka returning to him...all that the Daedric Princes stole...he jumped upon the beasts head and with wild rage and a new found power jammed the stone blade of his fore fathers into it's head.*

"DIE!"

*The beast ripped him off...and the sword as well....smashing and shattering the blade within it's iron grip

Posted by: Loranna Dec 13 2004, 01:50 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 12 2004, 07:46 PM)

The sword knocked the creature back, as it sprays acid into Aricyn’s face.

Azura's eyes watch the fight cooly, but within her vessel's body a voice says quietly

... Guess even I have to learn to stand on my own; Sen-Yedda love, Lady, my heart is with you both ...

Calmly, regally, the body of Loranna steps toward the beast ...

" ... All right; let's end this now," Loranna says to the monster, holding out her arms to it. " ... Come and get us."

Everyone ... have courage, Loranna tells those assembled. This will end well, trust us ...

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 01:51 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 12 2004, 07:46 PM)

The sword knocked the creature back, as it sprays acid into Aricyn’s face.

Aricyn, born of the Sky, empowered by Azura, moved faster than men moved. The acid caught his cloak, tore ragged holes in it, but Aricyn was not there.

The beast matched his speed, however, and a huge talon was waiting to meet him when he dodged.

Aricyn landed, almost on his feet, in the stream some yards away.

Posted by: Aki Dec 13 2004, 01:52 AM

Dar'var, recognizing the Nord who had intionated battle with the beast raised his Crossbow and fired off the Firebloom arrow at the beast. Knowing full well that the man was born under the sign of the atronach and wouldn't take that full force of the bolt.

The Bolt hit the beast's hide, bent and unleashed a blast of fire within a 10 foot radius.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 01:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 07:50 PM)

" ... All right; let's end this now," Loranna says to the monster. " ... Come and get us."

The creature narrowed its eyes and rushed at the girl, its jaw dropping wide, claws swinging back, hissing through the air and rain.

Before anyone can react, it devours Loranna in a single gulp.

Posted by: Solin Dec 13 2004, 01:54 AM

QUOTE(Celezar @ Dec 12 2004, 05:45 PM)

"You are in danger....puppet"

*Celezar gasps*

The Parchment Reads:

You must always wear a belt, lest you lose your pants.

Liris had been looking on, not without some degree of horror, as the party had engaged the beast. Then this vomited thing approached him.

"Danger? What do you..." the Lord asked raising an eyebrow.

He read the parchment and glanced down at his own belt. Looking back up to the creature before him he said, "You give sound fashion advice despite yourself, it would be embarising to be exposed when you did not wish it," he motioned to his guards, "Get this beast something to cover himself better and for Azura's mercy a healer."

Then the Lord is left agape as watches Loranna is eaten.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 13 2004, 01:55 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Dec 12 2004, 06:39 PM)

At Solin's side, Doll cast a spell of Sanctuary about the two of them. Her almond-shaped eyes were huge with wonder as she watched the battle below, and her mistress, General Light, standing with folded arms.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 01:55 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 07:50 PM)

Calmly, regally, the body of Loranna steps toward the beast ...

" ... All right; let's end this now," Loranna says to the monster, holding out her arms to it. " ... Come and get us."

Everyone ... have courage, Loranna tells those assembled. This will end well, trust us ...

"Loranna! NO! Stay back!"

Aricyn drops to his knees, in disbelief.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 01:56 AM

-user malfunction-

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 13 2004, 01:57 AM

"What?....how can this....no..."

*Orion drops to the ground on his knees...*

We lose..it beat us...all of us

Posted by: Attrebus Dec 13 2004, 01:58 AM

Meanwhile, in Mournhold...

Helseth strode into his chambers to meet with his most trusted advisors. Slightly annoyed that he had to cut his trip to the Imperial City short, he was also glad to be back.

"So, what can you tell me of this Ashlander procession, led by some barmaid that thinks she's Azura?"

Posted by: w0nders Dec 13 2004, 01:59 AM

Dante stood amongst the assorted townsfolk, staring intently at the battle going on bellow them, He moved to the front of the group and walked to stand beside Illidan.

"Be ready Dante, anything can happen at this moment.." He said sharpening his gaze on the monster below them, He had a simple white rose clutched tightly in his hand and held up to his chest.

Dante looked at the flower, then at Illidan worriedly "Are you ok Illidan? you havent been yourself as of late" Illidan did not remove his eyes from the monster below "I'm fine, just getting a little dos of reality I guess...besides, this is neither the time nor place to ask this Dante"

Dante simply nodded and tightened his hand around his blade.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 02:00 AM

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Posted by: Loranna Dec 13 2004, 02:00 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 12 2004, 07:54 PM)

The creature narrowed its eyes and rushed at the girl, its jaw dropping wide, claws swinging back, hissing through the air and rain.

Before anyone can react, it devours Loranna in a single gulp.

For a single heart-stopping moment, all is silent.

Then, Loranna's vocie calls out Courage is the virtue people come here to ponder on; let courage then be the sword that slays this beast.

Another voice speaks: Let Azura's people now see what courage under her can wrought!

With that, from within the beast, Loranna reaches her arms fully heavenward and power pours forth, courage condensced into liquid intensity, hardening to razor sharpness to cut through the giant beast from many angles. A single cry of AZURA IS COME!! rips forth to explode the monster from within.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 13 2004, 02:02 AM

The storm becomes nothing more than a light, gentle rain. Barely more than mist.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 13 2004, 02:04 AM

*Orion, still in shock, gets up and walks over to Loranna*

"Quite a display there!" he says while offering a handshake

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 13 2004, 02:04 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 07:00 PM)

Allerleirauh uncrossed her arms and stepped forward with a cloak, which she wrapped around Loranna.

Posted by: FireMaster Dec 13 2004, 02:04 AM

*Erenius stands on the crest, watching, yet not quite believing what has just happened, and proceeds down to the cave, surveying the remains of the battle*

Posted by: Celezar Dec 13 2004, 02:04 AM

*Celezar's eyes immediatly light up, as though he had just been awakened from his death*

"NOO!"

*Celezar screams in a horrible, deathly shriek, his wide eyes set on the spot where the ebast had exploded*

Posted by: Aki Dec 13 2004, 02:06 AM

Both dar'Var and Reichi stood in awe. The Lght Armored matted Reichi's silverly white hair to his head.

"Hate to be the guy that has to clean that up.." he mumbled.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 13 2004, 02:07 AM

Dante and Illidan slowly moved towards Loranna and the others "Amazing, simply amazing" said Illidan a look of joy in his eyes "Yes, that was quite astonishing" added Dante...trying not to show to much interest in the matter.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 13 2004, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 12 2004, 08:04 PM)

Allerleirauh uncrossed her arms and stepped forward with a cloak, which she wrapped around Loranna.

Loranna smiles at Allie as she's wrapped in her cloak.

... Two down, she says quietly. One way or another, this is getting closer to being over. ... And I think you're winning as much as I am, dear.

Loranna trembles slightly, feeling Azura retreat back within her, and she closes her eyes, regaining her strength.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 13 2004, 02:08 AM

Aricyn stands, and stares at Loranna.

He can feel the power of Azura ebbing from him, and it is a relief.

"So, Azura she is. But I serve only one master. I will remember that," he says quietly to himself.

Far back on the hill above, his old wolf howls.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 13 2004, 02:10 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 12 2004, 07:08 PM)

"I'll tell you what," Allerleirauh said, stepping gingerly around the pool of slish, "That doesn't look like good armor. I still prefer Vivec's valor to Azura's. No offense to present company."

She smiled at the assembled people, then stiffened... she had caught sight of a familiar youthful figure on the outcropping above. She and Doll would have to have words.

Posted by: OriontheHunter Dec 13 2004, 02:11 AM

"Wow...I feel...alive agian...all the magicka is coming back to me...I guess I no longer serve the Daedra?...thats fine with me"

*Orion walks off into the distance...*

I wonder where I shall go now...I suppose it doesn't matter....wherever the road takes me...

*Orion looks back upon the group of victors...then turns away and slowly trudges east...*

Posted by: Archeopterix Dec 13 2004, 02:11 AM

*applause*

Lock time.