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Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 01:12 AM

In the previous intallment of this thread, the retainer Leseth caught up with Lord Liris and attempted to exact the Queen of Wayrest's justice. In this, he did not succeed and was defeated, though the Breton Arynel discovered firsthand the power of the Void Vampire Bosriel.

Soon after the Daedra Prince Meridia tried causing trouble by luring Azura supporters into an ambush in a nearby ebony mine. Her plan did not work fully as intended and word has yet to get out.

Loranna has now arrived in Balmora admid cheering crowds and is being escorted into House Hlaalu's feast, where sweetrolls and surprises await ...

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 with all possible speed.

Part Seven begins ...

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Loranna is led into the Hlaalu Guildhouse, the scent of sweetrolls becoming strong enough to make her almost giddy; she cautions herself to try and avoid losing her composure, by remembering that there are hidden knives around her even if she can't see them, and by remembering what happened to poor Arynel.

Still, the festive mood of the moment is hard to ignore, so as she's led inside she can't help but smile a little ...

Posted by: Aki Dec 17 2004, 01:17 AM

Reichi headed up the great stairs of the hill to the square around which the Hlaalu council Manor and various Noble's houses were arranged. To the back and side of the council manor was the Morag Tong guildhall. To Reichi's far right was the fine clotheir and Alchemist shops. Reichi leaned against the manor closets to the Council Manor. Knowing the parade with Loranna was coming this way.

Dar'Var meanwhile, was amusing himself by jumping from rooftop to rooftop, using his speed enchament and natural Khajiit acrobacy.

Posted by: SEKKA Dec 17 2004, 01:17 AM

On the edge of town two figures appear. An old breton in a brown robe, and a well groomed dog. The pair walks into the guildhouse and the man takes a seat and the dog sits on the seat next to him.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 01:19 AM

Mirea smiled and bowed to everyone as she entered. She had developed a certain sweep of her hand which she felt was appropriately regal. She wished she had a train to swish.

Allerleirauh made her way to the front of the group. Surely someone here was in charge of security; she should speak to that person, whoever it was. Her trained eye picked out the weapons in the crowd, but there were plenty of wizards present, and no doubt plenty of hidden weapons. She wished she felt safe ordering Mirea into the Void to watch from there.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 17 2004, 01:19 AM

Maranda made her way into the hall, making it past security despite the large sword hanging off her robe... it seems like she was mistaken for someone else...

Posted by: Anghardel67 Dec 17 2004, 01:22 AM

Azrael stormed out of the guild, leaving behind the cloak he had been issued by the guild, as well as a small pin that Eliin gave to him some time back, placing them on a table next to the entryway. "So, it's come to this. These voices, this incarnate--I've given up everything I have built with this guild for them. I only hope I don't end up regretting my actions, and swallowing my words. . ."

As he stepped outside he noticed a large crowd of people gathering on the plateau that supported the Hlaalu House's base in the city. He realized that the incarnate must have arrived, and, considering what had only just transpired in the building behind him, decided that he might do well to share a bit of information with her.

(Ang)

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 01:22 AM

*Celezar entered the Hlaalu Guildhouse, making his way back to the dinning hall with the rest of the visitors. Celezar sat upon a great chair, taking a strip of salted meat and nibbling on it thoughtfully, washing it down with a goblet of wine, holding his hand to the edge of the goblet to make sure no wine dribbled upon his fluffy beard. Celezar sat then, eyeing the guests with amusement in his eyes, which twinkled under the brilliant lights of the dinning hall*

"I do wonder when our expected guest will be here, Celezar."

"Indeed, indeed, puppet Celezar is begining to think this king shall never show up in time!"

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 01:25 AM

Dante managed to find a healing potion and eagerly downed the entire bottle without a single breath "Aaahh...." At that exact moment Illidan came bursting out of the tavern "Wibby wibby oh Contarari-eee!" He cried out over the cluttered streets.

"Oh.....lord" muttered Dante now finding his muscles feeling better started to walk at an extremely fast pace away from Illidan, anywhere would be good, so he decided the Hlallu council manor would be a great place to escape his brothers' drunken stupidity.

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 17 2004, 01:28 AM

Jekk felt an odd disturbance as he walked near the Hlaalu Manor. Somethings going to happen I can feel it...goodbye Dane Jekk trotted off to the Siltrider port. Dane walked out the tavern to his surprise it was evening already. He sniffed the air, he could scent his compainions, not far off. With one jug in his hand, the imperial began to stroll into town singing a Nordic alibi (sp?) Word around town that there is suppose to be a big party near the Hlaalu Manor, guess I better check it out

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 01:29 AM

Arynel silently made his way through the crowd, and at last came to a building with the name "Eight Plates" inscribing the sign above.

The Breton walked through the door, and took a seat at a table in the corner.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 01:29 AM

From one of the hall's side doors, Aricyn enters the feast.

In place of his usual armor he wears a deep blue velvet tabard, quilted and studded with silver studs, which hangs to his boot-tops.

On his arm is an older, important-looking Hlaalu noblewoman, a Breton, who is laughing charmingly at something he said.

Catching Loranna's eye across the colorful room, he winks.

Posted by: Anghardel67 Dec 17 2004, 01:30 AM

The Dunmer marched up the stairs leading to the plateau, and upon reaching it's end, was greeted by the sight of a gaggle of noblemen and women, as well as Loranna and her following troupe being led into the hall. He picked up his pace a bit, pushing through a thick wave of the upper class, arriving at the door only moments after the incarnate disappeared from view.

As he walked in a hand shot in front of him, and he looked up to see a brutish looking guard. "Why have you come here?", the heavily armored dunmer grumbled, "Are you with the incarnate? I think not, now leave."

Azrael grabbed the hand in front of him firmly, pushing it down, "Yes, I am with her; if you do not believe me, call her for yourself. Better yet, I will. . ."

He looked directly forward, and met eyes with Loranna, calling her name, "Incarnate! Might I speak with you?"; at the same time he began to concentrate his thoughts, trying to make them clear enough to understand:

"Incarnate; I must speak with you of things, now or later, it does not matter, but you must know what is going to transpire."

(Ang)

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 01:33 AM

QUOTE(Anghardel67 @ Dec 16 2004, 07:20 PM)

Loranna catches Aricyn's wink and raises an eyebrow, though her expression is more bemused than anything. Seeing him having fun was both comfortning and isolating at once.

She notices Allie and Mirea, and wonders if Arynel decided to come or not, as she scans the crowd for other familiar faces.

Hearing Azrael, she calls out "He is with me; let him enter, please."

Yes? she replies to Azrael.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 01:35 AM

*Celezar, now lost hopelessly in an argument with Celezar, bangs his goblet upon the table angrily*

"No, no, no! What you simply must understand is that the waitress over there would clearly win in a battle! She has just the right figure, when used correctly, to slip behind that behemoth you call a waitress and put a knife in her back!"

"Dear puppet, you dont seem to get me here! This puppet has muscles galor to beat your skinny little puppet with! Forget stealth and guile, muscles will smash your flimsy puppet anytime!"

"Do you truly think you can win in an argument with me, Celezar, I am a genious! Look here, your lumbering Lucy tries to smash a chair over this waitress and she'll merely slip between her legs and trip that Broad-As-A-Doorway Sally, giving her the upper hand, you simply cant win!"

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 01:36 AM

Dagoth, noticing Loranna's excitment about sweetrolls decides to do something sweet. 'Now.... if I can just get to the food, I can get my hands on some....'

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 01:37 AM

Arynel sits at a table in the corner of the tavern. The Breton traces the woodgrain of the table before him with his finger.

Of every word yet written
And every path yet trod
Another step the road to find
Until both sea and mountain gone...

The Breton silently gets up, and walks out of the Eight Plates, and heads off towards the celebration.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 01:38 AM

The leader of House Hlaalu in Balmora, Nileno looked over the crowd, trying to keep her smiling from becoming uneasy. This did not look like the kind of retinue who would travel with the King of Mournhold. These looked like rabble.

“Anything you need, My Lady,” she said to Loranna, banishing such snobbery from her mind. “You need only ask and it will be provided. You must excuse me, though, I have to make certain all is going smoothly with the servants.”

Posted by: Anghardel67 Dec 17 2004, 01:39 AM

Hearing her speak out in favor of him entering, Azrael turns his gaze back towards the guard, muttering, "Yes, now let me go." The dunmer, against his will, and better judgement as well, lowered his hand, allowing Azrael to pass.

Not wishing to waste a moment of time, he pushed his way through the crowd, until he met Loranna. Speaking in a low voice, not wishing to deal with the weight of a mental conversation at that moment, Azrael informed her, hastily, of his conversation with Eliin:

"Loranna, you must know now that the Mages guild has chosen to align itself vis-à-vis yourself. I have spoken with the local guildmaster, and he is most predisposed to take action against both you, and all who follow. He does not believe your intentions. I pledge myself to you now, incarnate; you must not fail."

(Ang)

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 17 2004, 01:40 AM

Dane walked around the manor there was a lot of fuss going on, he couldn't tell who was intended Was Loranna here? He came to the back of the manor where there was a back door. He tried it but the knob was locked. Dane shuffled around in his pocket then pulled out a lockpick. Satisfied that the door was now unlock Dane walked in. The room he came in was a kitchen. There were large amounts of food laid on dishes on tables and pots steaming off steam.

A Dunmer lady came in. "Oh there you are chief we've been waiting come with me please"

Before Dane could speak out that he was no chief the Dunmer pulled Dane along into a room

Posted by: SEKKA Dec 17 2004, 01:40 AM

Into the mind of Celezar speaks a voice. " i knew we would meet agian, and i am watching you, be careful, i see everything you do." The old Breton looks across the room at Celezar.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 01:42 AM

QUOTE(SEKKA @ Dec 16 2004, 07:30 PM)

Into the mind of Celezar speaks a voice. " i knew we would meet agian, and i am watching you, be careful, i see everything you do." The old Breton looks across the room at Celezar.

*Celezar pauses for a momment, his argument interrupted by the sudden voice within his head*

"Does my new form please you, old man? Tell me, seen any good lakes lately?"

*Celezar laughs pleasantly, returning to his meal*

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 01:43 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 16 2004, 07:28 PM)

The leader of House Hlaalu in Balmora, Nibeno looked over the crowd, trying to keep her smiling from becoming uneasy. This did not look like the kind of retinue who would travel with the King of Mournhold. These looked like rabble.

“Anything you need, My Lady,” she said to Loranna, banishing such snobbery from her mind. “You need only ask and it will be provided. You must excuse me, though, I have to make certain all is going smoothly with the servants.”

"Of course My Lady," Loranna says, nodding to Nibeno.

Hearing Azrael, Loranna ponders hs words, keeping her thoughts to herself.

... Must not fail, she muses. ... Must not fail everyone who's come all this way, on their own or by having been swept up in all this.

Must not fail ...

To Azrael, she whispers back ... Thank you for telling me of this; after, we will discuss plans for dealing with this new problem. ... For right now though, try to relax. We can do little while we're at this feast and there's already things in the air we'll need to be wary for.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 01:48 AM

Dante and Illidan had finally made inside, Dante went off and sat at the main table, waiting and collecting his head for awhile. Illidan on the other hand had decided to mosy on over to the bar where a bald house Hlaalu nobleman sat.

In Illidans drunken state he tried to start up some conversation "Y-y'know you, you have GOT the prettiest hair that I have evr seen in a long time, you know that?" The nobleman rolled his eyes "I'm bald you idiot!" Illidan shook his head wildly then said "No no no, you have very lovely hair! you girls, you know how to have pretty long hair...I can never get mine right" The nobleman let out a snarl and began walking away "Drop by Ald'Ruhn sometime! Yeah! we'll have another talk!" Illidan, now pleased with himself merrily drank from his recently ordered shein.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 01:49 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 06:33 PM)

Mirea ducked under the arm of an Altmer mage and rejoined Loranna.

"You having fun yet? I got some really great stuff, show you later!"

She grinned.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 01:51 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 07:39 PM)

Mirea ducked under the arm of an Altmer mage and rejoined Loranna.

"You having fun yet? I got some really great stuff, show you later!"

She grinned.

Loranna turns and regards Mirea for a moment.

" ... My favorite part is the eating, actually," she admits, smiling a little. "Stuff you say?"

... Heh; wonder how this is gonna go over if she was seen, Loranna muses bemusedly.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 01:51 AM

(THE VOID:)

The dark form of Leseth floats freely in nothingness. With one hand, he gently strokes Bosriel's dark hair. With the other, he wipes blood from clawmarks left in his black face by the Welwa.

He notices Bosriel's cold eyes watching every drop that escapes into the void.

"That was too close for my liking, Little One. I would not willingly face the Welwa in battle. The Queen asks much of us."

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 01:51 AM

“It is so much better to have a good meal,” said an Ordinator guard next to Loranna in a voice only she could hear, the voice of Sheogorath. “Than to be one. You have had occasion to experience both of these in the last couple of days. You may be Queen of this cursed land yet.”

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 01:52 AM

After getting throught the crowd, Dagoth finally makes it to the sweetrolls. 'Finally, now to give some of these to Loranna.....'

Dagoth spots Loranna and makes his way over to her. 'Hi Loranna, you hungry?' He takes the sweetrolls out from behind his back.

Posted by: Anghardel67 Dec 17 2004, 01:52 AM

Azrael replied, satisfied that he had relayed what information he wishes, "Loranna, I don't forsee myself finding any peace among bellowing partygoers such as these here. I will retire to my own home, which is in this city. Should you wish to find me, you need only find the east side of town--my home will be marked with a small, red snippet of cloth. . ."

The Dunmer began to retreat out of the hall, weaving in between the group of merry mer, heading for his home. . .

(Ang)

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 01:53 AM

Arynel silently opens the door of Hlaalu manor.

The Breton picks up a sweetroll and takes a seat in the corner.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 01:53 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 16 2004, 07:41 PM)

Loranna's eyes grow hooded as she takes a sweetroll from Dagoth with a quiet " ... Thank you dear ..."

Inwardly, she ponders Sheogorath's words ...

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 17 2004, 01:54 AM

They both walked into a room, there were freshly skinned guar laying on a table.

"What is this room" Dane asked to the Dunmer woman as he looked around noticing other species

"Um...its a butcher room..."

"Oh, yes of course it is"

The Dunmer gave Dane a werid look "Anyways I need you to stuff that gaur with these ingridents, to bring out the flavor, ok?" She handed Dane a list of ingridents to be stuffed in the guar.

"Yeah...sure"

"Good, ill be back when your done" She smiled then left Dane to himself

Oh dear, I don't no how to cook Dane looked around the room Guess its worth a shot...
Dane placed a puffed up white chief hat on his head

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 01:55 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 16 2004, 07:41 PM)

“It should have been easy,” said Bosriel quietly. “I was worried you were more hurt than you were. I almost didn’t see you in time … I was feeding … I’m sorry …”

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 01:56 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 06:43 PM)

Loranna's eyes grow hooded as she takes a sweetroll from Dagoth with a quiet " ... Thank you dear ..."

Inwardly, she ponders Sheogorath's words ...

Oblivious to the words of Sheogorath, Mirea pinched Loranna's side.

"Good thing you're eating for two, or you'd be as big around as you are tall! You Nords are too big anyway, you leave HUGE footprints. Are those good? I wonder if these stupid Dunmer cooked anything a Bosmer can eat."

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 01:57 AM

Sitting to Loranna's right, Aricyn converses with a smiling Dunmer nobleman. Aricyn claps him on the shoulder, and the man raises his glass in a toast to Aricyn's discussion, and to Azura.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 01:57 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 07:43 PM)

Inwardly, she ponders Sheogorath's words ...

“You ponder too much, my dear,” said the Guard, raising his mask to give her a wink with one mad eye, before disappearing into the crowd.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 17 2004, 01:59 AM

'Well,' Teleran thought as he came to the doors of Hlaalu Council Manor. 'They won't just let me go in will they, I wonder if the alchemist has left her shop unguarded.' It turned out she hadn't There was a guard pacing the room, obviously wishing he could go outside and join the party. The guard was not paying proper attention and soon he was upstairs giving Teleran an easy opportunity to grab some invisibility potions and head out before he returned.

He headed back to Hlaalu Council Manor, chugged one of the potions and walked right in behind an oblivious Hlaalu noble. He saw Dante sitting at the main table, "How are you doing Dante?" he said as he walked up beside him, still invisible.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 02:00 AM

*Celezar rolls his golden eyes wearily within his wrinkled face*

"Oh, I do wish this king of puppets would appear already!"

*Celezar slumps foreword in boredom and sighs heavily*

"Oh dear lord, Celezar, lets not complain right now, I was having such a nice time. I am quite sure master will bring us this king before the night ends."

"I do not doubt the truth in your words, Celezar, but..."

"But nothing! Just try to have a good time, I didnt work this hard for nothing! Now appreciate the genious's work here so that I may bask in whatever recognition I receive from you."

"Very well then...."

Posted by: SEKKA Dec 17 2004, 02:00 AM

The old breton eats nothing, but gives alot of food to his dog. The dog seems to eat everything politely as if he knows manners, he does not make a mess and he is not loud. The old breton continues to sit silently.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 02:00 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 07:46 PM)

Mirea's pinch makes Loranna start, and she looks at the Bosmer woman for a moment with slight confusion.

" ... Yes, we do, don't we?" she says after a moment, chuckling. "I never noticed myself; my head's too high off the ground to see that far down too well."

Looking around, she says to Mirea " ... I think I smell meats here; not sure how they've been prepared but they're present."

... That I do, don't I ... she thinks quietly, turning to look over at Aricyn.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 02:02 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Dec 16 2004, 07:49 PM)

'Well,' Teleran thought as he came to the doors of Hlaalu Council Manor. 'They won't just let me go in will they, I wonder if the alchemist has left her shop unguarded.' It turned out she hadn't There was a guard pacing the room, obviously wishing he could go outside and join the party. The guard was not paying proper attention and soon he was upstairs giving Teleran an easy opportunity to grab some invisibility potions and head out before he returned.

He headed back to Hlaalu Council Manor, chugged one of the potions and walked right in. He saw Dante sitting at the main table, "How are you doing Dante?" he said as he walked up beside him, still invisible.

"What the...? Teleran, is that you?" asked Dante, swivelling in his seat to try and find where the voice had come from.

Illidan meanwhile, was rocking back and forth on his bar stool drinking heavily from two different jugs of alcohol.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 02:03 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 16 2004, 07:45 PM)

“It should have been easy,” said Bosriel quietly. “I was worried you were more hurt than you were. I almost didn’t see you in time … I was feeding … I’m sorry …”

(THE VOID:)

"That man... you should avoid him. He is under the General's protection.

"And do not worry about me, Little One. I would have been finished sooner, but the cowards refused to attack. This," he says, dabbing his bloody head, "was my own fault, for provoking Her."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 02:03 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 06:50 PM)

"OOH! A Nord with a NOSE! You really are the goddess Azura!"

Mirea laughed helplessly at her own joke, then gave a little bounce like a cork floating to the surface of water. "I'll be back when I'm fully loaded. Try to have fun - if you blow this whole place sky high, it won't be any worse a screw-up than you're already managed, and you lived through that just fine."

Posted by: Meridia Dec 17 2004, 02:04 AM

Maranda sits down, after mingling with the guests for a moment, as Daidez managed to find her and inform her of what had occured at Koal Cave... THanking Daidaz, Maranda started eating sweetrolls, as Daidez joined Shardie at the back of the room...

Posted by: Teleran Dec 17 2004, 02:05 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Dec 16 2004, 03:52 PM)

"Yep," said Teleran picking up a sweetroll and ending his invisible state, "So how's you're arm? Did the Monarch do any lasting damage?"

"Pass the flin," he said as he sat down at the table.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 02:06 AM

Arynel waved his arms, and a lute appeared in his hands. The Breton began to sing:

The rumor mill
Has been running full till
For some time since hearthfire past
A dance some say
Or a trial others claim
Set this fate wheel spinning fast
And spin so it does
Ever onwardly because
The path will never falter until the last...

Posted by: Aki Dec 17 2004, 02:07 AM

Reichi had snuck in with the rest of Loranna's followers and was now wondering about the hall, eaching some sweetrolls he had taken.
Dar'var discreted snuck some moonsugar into his own sweetrolls and began eating them. Within a few minutes. Dar'Var didn't know up from down.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 07:53 PM)

Loranna turns and scans the crowd for Allie ...

... Allie love, I've never told you this before but - you really know how to pick them sometimes, she says, a growing mirth in her tone.

... Speaking of which, any word from Mirror? And Arynel? she asks, starting to mill a bit more with the crowd. ... Oh, never mind Arynel; I hear him now and he sounds ... healthy. ..

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 02:09 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 16 2004, 07:53 PM)

Bosriel nodded, looking like a good, if solemn, little girl. “He was beautiful, and even more beautiful when he was afraid ... Arynel ... But I still did it because I was afraid for you than out of hunger …”

“Should we visit Liris again, or search out Lord Ciel?”

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 02:11 AM

*Celezar dabbed the sides of his mouth gently, cleaning up any wine stains left over. He then combes his fluffy beard gently with his little fingers, brushing any crumbs out of it. Celezar leaned back in his chair then, his hands folded neatly accross his round tummy as his round eyes scanned the crowd aimlessly*

"There are many puppets here who wish us harm..."

"I do not beleive they would harm but a gentle old man who plans parties!"

"Your are very naive, Celezar, do not be too absorbed in your pride!"

"Naive, no. I am merely confident in our powers, Celezar, do not fret, be merry and drink!"

*Celezar then laughed heartily*

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 02:11 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Dec 16 2004, 07:55 PM)

"Yep," said Teleran picking up a sweetroll and ending his invisible state, "So how's you're arm? Did the Monarch do any lasting damage?"

"Pass the flin," he said as he sat down at the table.

Dante had a slight start as Teleran made his abrupt appearance "Greetings friend" He said pulling out a chair for Teleran, He then looked at his shoulder. "Not that I know of, just burnt it a little, nothing too serious" He answered, re-positioning his pauldron.

"Here ya go" Replied Dante sliding a bottle of flin down to Teleran.

Illidan was now showing the bartender his famous guar impression.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 02:12 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 16 2004, 07:59 PM)

Bosriel nodded, looking like a good, if solemn, little girl. “He was beautiful, and even more beautiful when he was afraid. But I still did it because I was afraid for you than out of hunger …”

“Should we visit Liris again, or search out Lord Ciel?”

(THE VOID:)

He smiled, and stroked her cheek. "I thank you for your concern, Dear One.

"We are finished with Liris. I believe that Ciel demands our attention, now."

The gashes on his face completely healed, he dropped the stained rag into the Void.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 02:14 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 06:58 PM)

Allerleirauh had been speaking quietly with the retainers of the House. Her own experience with Hlaalu stood her in good stead here, as did her experience serving Lord Vivec.

She felt that nothing was more than usually amiss.

Mirror is still out of contact, and I worry about him, she thought, for Loranna's benefit. Although he is very swift, and tricky to catch. Whatever caught Arynel is still at large. And Arynel was gravely injured. He is well now, but I would rather such a thing not happen again. And you? How have you been managing with my little Mirea as companion? She's hard to manage, but very, very clever. Is the baby well? Does she like parties?

Posted by: Anghardel67 Dec 17 2004, 02:19 AM

Strolling across the bridge linking the western side of Balmora to the east, Azrael headed steadily towards his home. He rounded a corner, listening to a large rat scurry across a pile of boxes, and began to blend with the shadows on the street leading to his house; "A day; a day I've been away from this place, and yet I am so relieved to return to it. How sad, that a day would make so much difference to me now."

As the Dunmer neared the entryway to his home, he noticed something peculiar about the position of his door--it was opened. Immediately, his senses heightened, and he drew his blade, alert to any noise coming from within the stone shell. Azrael pushed the door open slightly, and peered into the building--he could see a slight figure in the shadow of a corner, rummaging through a bag.

As quick as a flash, the Dunmer, embracing his rogue abilities, leaped into the home, and downed the small mer; he flipped the shadow over, pressing his blade at the throat of the silhouette, lighting a candle in the same instant with a small spell. He held the flickering light up to the intruders face, and recognized it as Eliin's small, Bosmer assistant.

"YOU!", he growled, "WHY ARE YOU IN MY HOME?". Quivering, the mer answered, shakily, "P-PLEASE! D-D-DON'T HURT ME!". Azrael's severe face turned to one of bloodlust, "Then be QUIET now, and tell me why you are here!".

He stood up, throwing the small elf against the wall, holding his blade at it's throat all the while. "ANSWER ME! NOW!".

Frantically, the Bosmer spat out, "Eliin sent me! He wanted me to confiscate the dagger he gave to you before you left for Gnisis! He said you ca. . .", suddenly he choked up, Azrael's elbow against his throat. Snarling, the Dunmer grunted, "You, leave me house immediately. I have your blade here, and you will not be returning it to Eliin. Should I find you in this building once more, you will not leave, ever."

Azrael let go of the elf's throat, and watched it scamper out the door. Infuriated, he slammed the door behind the retreating shadow, lit all the candles in his home, and sat on his bed.

After breathing heavily for a moment, contemplating whether or not to go and intercept the Bosmer before he reached the guild, Azrael relaxed his pose, removing the blade from it's small sheath. He held it up to a light, looking it over, wondering why Eliin would be so eager to have this blade back once more.

Suddenly, as the light reached the hilt of the silvery implement, he noted three letters, 'A Z D'. Pondering their meaning, Azrael's mind was drawn back to his family--specifically his father, who was seemingly contacting him from another plane. And then, it struck him, "Anghardel Zoakiir Darkthorne"; the initials were those of his father. . .

(Ang)

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 02:19 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 16 2004, 08:02 PM)

Bosriel nodded, and dark hair flowing behind her, she followed him into the darkness. She would need to feed again soon. If only she could hunt the beautiful man again, but she did not want Leseth to be displeased with her.

She sent out a telekinetic touch across space, brushing Arynel's face gently.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 02:19 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 08:04 PM)

Allerleirauh had been speaking quietly with the retainers of the House. Her own experience with Hlaalu stood her in good stead here, as did her experience serving Lord Vivec.

She felt that nothing was more than usually amiss...

Mirror is still out of contact, and I worry about him, she thought, for Loranna's benefit. Although he is very swift, and tricky to catch. Whatever caught Arynel is still at large. And Arynel was gravely injured. He is well now, but I would rather such a thing not happen again. And you? How have you been managing with my little Mirea as companion? She's hard to manage, but very, very clever. Is the baby well? Does she like parties?

I've got Mirea on one side and my old dance partner on the other both saying somewhat the same thing - lighten up and enjoy the party. I think I'm managing her okay, so long as I don't ask what she's doing when I can't see her.

I'm worried about Mirror too, she admits. ... He's likely back in Wayrest; he popped in to ask me where the Queen was and he sounded like he's got some sort of plan to ... something; I'm not sure but his heart was pounding like a lovestrcuks. And ... I'll hope along with you about what hurt Arnyel.

... Sen-Yedda? I think I felt her kick a few times; those could have been the butterflies in my stomach though, but I get the feeling she's enjoying this as much as a baby can. Wonder what she'll be like as a teenager ...

Posted by: B Dec 17 2004, 02:20 AM

The Isle of Artaeum, Summurset

While preparations were being made, B spent most of the day meditating and putting his affairs in order. Scrolls were signed, decisions were made, and personal effects were given to others for safekeeping; in the event that B did not return, these items were to be viewed as gifts. It surprised him how little there actually was to be done. It was times like this that reminded B just how little he owned. He looked down at the ring Allerleirauh had given to him. It was one possession he was glad to be taking with him.

With a tattooed face, B stepped into the dark opening of the cave. Turning around to look back, he watched as the light from the outside world faded away. The young initiates were rolling the great boulder, sealing the entrance to the Dreaming Cavern.

B’s eyes closed.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 02:23 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Dec 16 2004, 06:09 PM)

She sent out a telekinetic touch across space, brushing Arynel's face gently.

Arynel's lute vanishes and the Breton's hand rises to his cheek.

"What?" He whispers. "No, how?"

The Breton takes a deep breath, and sits down.

Posted by: B Dec 17 2004, 02:24 AM

Coldharbour, Oblivion

The stench was overpowering. His grey cloak provided him no barrier against the acrid water as B waded through the darkened corridor of the palace. Only the sound of his beating heart echoed in the hall.

After a time, the water almost completely disappeared: it was nothing more than a few scattered puddles on the ground. Now, the scent of roses assaulted him. Crumbled stones lined his path, and it seemed a hundred haunting eyes watched B’s arrival.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 02:29 AM

Still circulating, Aricyn has his hand clasped vigorously by a serious-looking Dunmer, draped in the cloak of a high-ranking military officer.

Aricyn smiled, and called for a servant to refill his glass.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 02:30 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 07:09 PM)

... Sen-Yedda? I think I felt her kick a few times; those could have been the butterflies in my stomach though, but I get the feeling she's enjoying this as much as a baby can. Wonder what she'll be like as a teenager ...

Loranna caught flickers of thought, stifled before they were formed.

The child quickens... truly a joyful time.

Allerleirauh crossed the room to Loranna's side.

"May I?" she asked, setting her hand against Loranna's belly.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 02:34 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 08:20 PM)

Loranna smiles, nodding. " ... Of course you can, dear ..."

After a moment, Allie will feel what might have been a kick from the baby.

" ... I just realized, I haven't really eaten much of anything yet," Loranna says softly, looking at the untouched sweetroll in her hand. " ... I should try to relax, huh?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 02:37 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 07:24 PM)

"You should dance," Allerleirauh said, smiling. "The more you move, the less the child will batter your ribs. It's like rocking her to sleep. And it will make your body more ready for the ordeal it must pass through."

Not that it matters, she thought, and once again squashed the thought.

Vehk had been cut from the womb of his dead mother - if she understood the Sermons correctly. At least his child's mother would live to give birth.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 02:40 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 08:27 PM)

Loranna raises her eyebrows at Allie, suggesting she caught the thought before it was squashed ...

"You're right; I shouldn't let future concenrs wholly dictate my actions," she says gently, looking around for Dagoth. "I wonder if my thin friend ever learned to dance ... say, you like sweetrolls?"

Posted by: Solin Dec 17 2004, 02:41 AM

Solin stepped in amongst the revelers. He had shed his mask and pack. They were someplace safe, no doubt. His young companion was still at his side. The Dunmer made his way across the manor floor to the relative safety of one of the room’s corners. The banqueters walked back and forth, mingled, enjoyed a small sip of wine or other spirits, such was the dance of social events. The retainers and townsfolk we’re plentiful and of course so were Loranna’s followers. He spotted the lord from Wayrest sharing a jest with several house brothers, the silver hair that could only signify one of two people… that gave him pause for a moment but, it was of little concern Aricyn was entertaining the locals. With a small sigh, he sat back into a chair that waited for tired patron’s seeking to rest their feet for a moment and watched.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 02:43 AM

Dagoth, having nothing to do now, just waits somewhere in the crowd reading peoples minds. 'These people are fanatics. Now, I wonder what Loranna is doing?'

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 02:44 AM

Arynel quiety approached Solin.

"How are you, friend?" The Breton asked, taking a seat next to the Dunmer.

Posted by: Aki Dec 17 2004, 02:45 AM

Reichi was sitting with severalothers at a table chatting idly. While Dar'Var , high as the moons themselves on his moonsugar sweetrolls was dancing on a table.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Dec 16 2004, 07:31 PM)

Doll, no longer wearing the netch leather helmet and armor, her glossy black hair brushed until it shone like a raven's wing, was posing as Solin's servant, wearing very clean, very neat trousers, vest, and shirt. She bowed graciously in Solin's general direction and made her way to the display of food, returning with a laden tray, which she set before him, and a goblet.

"The wine smells very good," she said. "All these wealthy people! It's as if they expected the King of Morrowind! Loranna must be very popular now. Oh! Give me a moment, I'll be right back."

She left, and returned with food and drink for Arynel.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 02:53 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 06:37 PM)

She left, and returned with food and drink for Arynel.

Arynel reached out and takes a tankart and a scrib pie from Doll.

"Could you find Allerleirauh for me." The Breton asked. "If she is not too busy,"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 02:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 07:30 PM)

"The incarnate Azura and a Lich... dancing... I have, strangely enough, seen stranger things. I like sweetrolls well enough," she said, her eyes twinkling.

Posted by: Solin Dec 17 2004, 02:54 AM

The Dunmer glanced at the Breton.

"Recovered I see," he said, "I fare well enough, I watch as it persists but all runs still.”

He paused and gazed at the food Doll has set before him.

“How to enjoy this feast fit for a king?” the dunmer asked. He reached out and pick up the goblet. Bringing it to his mouth he took a small sip and continued to watch the crowd.

"You see?" the Mer turned to Arynel with a half-smile, "I have a servant now...

"Or was it a slave? I can never remember," he turned again, addressing Doll with the latter question.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 08:44 PM)

"The incarnate Azura and a Lich... dancing... I have, strangely enough, seen stranger things. I like sweetrolls well enough," she said, her eyes twinkling.

Loranna hands Allie the sweetroll, saying "I know - but, well, what can I say? ... I love him."

With that, Loranna bows quickly to Allie and heads to Dagoth, holding out her hand and murmuring "Good Sir, may I have the honor of a dance?"

Love, can we talk? Loranna asks Dagoth mentally.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Dec 16 2004, 06:44 PM)

"You see?" the Mer turned to Arynel with a half-smile, "I have a servant now...

"Or was it a slave? I can never remember," he turned again, addressing Doll with the latter question.

"I can see that." Arynel smiled.

The Breton paused, and took a bite out of his scrib pie.

"Servant or slave," he mused. "Is even there a difference?"

Posted by: niceguy5 Dec 17 2004, 02:57 AM

Dane walked in the dining room. He had two hands both on the large plate where the fryed guar was placed on. Oh no... Dane saw his friends sitting behind the grand table. He carefully took out one arm beneath the plate and used it to cover his face. He din't wanted to be seen like this, how embrassing. He quickly laid the plate correctly in the middle of the grand dining table, making no direct eye contact with anyone then left with haste into the kitchen.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 02:57 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 07:46 PM)

"Why yes mil'lady, I would be delighted."
'What is it Lor?' Dagoth responds mentally as well.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 02:59 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Dec 16 2004, 07:44 PM)

"It depends on who's asking," Doll said, with a tiny smile. "If it's a Telvanni, I am your slave. Otherwise, you may call me your servant. Master Arynel, I will bring Allerleirauh to you."

She bowed again, and crossed the room to tug at Allerleirauh's sleeve.

"One moment," Allerleirauh said to Loranna, and went to join Solin and Arynel.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 03:00 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 16 2004, 08:47 PM)

"Why yes mil'lady, I would be delighted."
'What is it Lor?' Dagoth responds mentally as well.

Loranna smiles, placing her hands in their proper positions and letting Dagoth lead, askign only "A slow dance pelase, to help rock the baby to sleep."

... Love, I said before I wished to just reitre with you if I could, she says, her tone thoughtful. ...If somehow though it turned out that I live through this and was in a position to actually wield power ... what do you think I should do?

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 03:03 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 06:49 PM)

"One moment," Allerleirauh said to Loranna, and went to join Solin and Arynel.

"Allerleirauh!" Arynel greeted the Nord woman. "I have a riddle for you. What will shine bright in a place where lies only shadows?"

The Breton waits for an answer, if indeed there is one.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 03:07 AM

"Of course lady Loranna, as slow as you want."

'Well, if you should live through this somehow, I would love nothing more than to have you with me..... but, this is up to you, and you would have the child to worry about. I think that it would be best, for all of us, if you survive, to try to live life the way you want. Personally, nothing could make me happier that spending the rest of my existance with you. But, I certainly don't know exactly what would be best for you....'

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 03:08 AM

Across the room, Aricyn can be seen regaling a group of young Hlaalu ladies with tales of the Far North.

Emphasizing an explosive event in the story, he claps his hands loudly together, making them all jump.

He pauses for breath, and one of the women puts his cup in his waiting hand.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 03:09 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 07:53 PM)

"Allerleirauh!" Arynel greeted the Nord woman. "I have a riddle for you. What will shine bright in a place where lies only shadows?"

The Breton waits for an answer, if indeed there is one.

Allerleirauh paused for a moment, her lips parted, as if to say something. Then said, "We, of course, obviously. We are the only thing that can bring darkness into light. Whether the light is courage against impossible odds, or understanding against ignorance, or love against suffering, or merely the lighting of a torch. Is that the answer you meant, Lord?"

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 03:13 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 06:59 PM)

"Be though neither Lord nor servant, slave nor master." Arynel voiced absently.

The Breton bit his bottom lip.

"Perhaps that is indeed the answer." He said to Allie. "Perhaps there is none to be found."

The Breton eats another bite of scrib pie.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 16 2004, 08:57 PM)

... I'd been thinking before that I'm not meant to be part of the world around us, Loranna says quietly, leaning her head on Dagoth's bony, illusion-covered shoulder. I wanted nothing more than to help people but I went about it badly, and every time I tried to recover I just seemed to make it a little worse, to the point where the people I want to call my friends are almost alien in my eyes at times, and the lands I pass through a poorly-understood fairy tale, heard years ago and half-remembered at best ...

... I can't do what I can surmise Allie and the others know is best for the world, I'm not even sure if I can do the few things I've come to recognize as truly good anymore, she continues, ... but, maybe, I ought to at least try and do what good I can, lesser or illusiory as it might be - do it, and see that those who deserve better reach those who know better. I made my bed and must lie in it - but maybe that means more than just accepting my upcoming death.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 03:17 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 08:03 PM)

Allerleirauh smiled. "There may be more than one answer. But that there is at least one, I know and will not deny. I can bring light into darkness, and do, as often as it pleases me."

She bowed. "There is dancing, lord. And I hear Aricyn getting drunk. I think I will go ask him to dance with me before he huffs and puffs and blows us all to smithereens."

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 03:20 AM

Arynel nods his head to Allerleirah, and finishes his scrib pie.

The Breton takes a drink from the tankart, and voices a poem:

From day to night the wheel turns
From dark to light the path doth yearn
Ever onward on its way
Always forward the song to play...

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 03:21 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 09:07 PM)

Aricyn bows gracefully at Allerleirauh's approach. Handing his cup back to one of the smiling young ladies, he takes Allerleirauh's white hand and leads her out onto the dance floor.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 03:21 AM

'Well Loranna, you are not the only one who thinks that they do not belong in this world, for I am the same way in that regard. Remeber Loranna, I just want you to be happy with the short time allowed to you in this world. I understand, while the others expect great things of you, the truth is, you are just a normal person, with a powerful being inside of her. And despite all this, you take the weight of the world on your shoulders. You deserve better than what you have been given. Much better. I love you dear, and for now, that is really all that keeps me going.'

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 03:25 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 16 2004, 08:11 PM)

Aricyn bows gracefully at Allerleirauh's approach. Handing his cup back to one of the smiling young ladies, he takes Allerleirauh's white hand and leads her out onto the dance floor.

"You're drunk," Allerleirauh whispered into Aricyn's ear. All his movements were broader, stronger, but so far not completely uncontrolled. He simply seemed to occupy more space, like a big dog wagging its tail. She wondered momentarily where Aricyn's wolf was. "What are you doing, you young fool? This could turn sour in a heartbeat, and your pretty white hair won't win you points here."

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 03:26 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 16 2004, 09:11 PM)

Loranna leans forward and her lips brush against where a fleshy cheek ought to be.

I am a young and oft foolish girl who made some very big mistakes - and I am what you said I am, she says gently. I deserve my fate and I deserve better, and maybe I do fit in the world more than I thought after all - maybe we both do.

... No matter how dark it gets, she says, holding Dagoth close, some goodness can always shine through - kindness, courage, love, whatever form it takes. Nothing is without a dark side, but still - no matter how dark, something can shine through the shadows. In the world, and in people's hearts.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 03:29 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 09:15 PM)

"I am perfectly in control, thank you," he says, spinning her wildly to the lively music.

----

Meanwhile, a dark, grey form slinks soundlessly under a kitchen table. There is a horrible sound, like fangs sinking into flesh.

"Now, I could have sworn that I put that meat right here!" said the cook, turning.

Outside in the hall, the old wolf lay down to enjoy his hard-earned prize.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 03:33 AM

Dagoth's illusion allows him to blush from the kiss, sorta.

'Loranna, you are wise beyond your years sometimes. You know.... I have said this before but, I really don't deserve someone as wonderful as you. I don't fully understand why you love me the way I love you, but the fact that you do makes me happier than I have ever been. If I could, I would just keep you in my embrace forever, but it wouldn't be fair to keep you trapped like that.'

Dagoth's mind starts to wrap around Loranna's, just as his arms are already.

'I will be here for you my love, no matter what.'

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 03:35 AM

*Celezar chuckles to himself, he watches Dagoth with great amusement*

"Aw, how sweet, beauty and the beast..."

"Oh, I do hope master is watching! What will the daedra say about puppet Dusk and puppet Dawn when they see such a defilement of royalty!"

"Indeed, Celezar, tis very interesting...yet arresting to the eyes..."

*Celezar manuevers his hands in the air gently, the old Breton forming the illusion of a rose floating in the air. With a gentle blow, Celezar sends the illusionary rose sailing softly through the air, for a momment it brushes against Dagoth before it turns black and withered, crumbling from existance. Celezar laughs pleasantly to himself, his little golden eyes bouncing with laughter, he then turns the other direction*

Posted by: Marquis Dec 17 2004, 03:36 AM

Earlier that day- The Bosmer child ran into the eight plates and grabbed his knees. He had apparently been running for a while, like children do. He yelled to the innkeeper "You see a big Nord in a purple shirt?" not knowing Phyrdalion's name. The innkeeper waved him to a room, and the boy burst in. He shook Phyrdalion until he had awakened. "You never said that she was Azura!" the boy almost shouted.

Phyrdalion awoke, albeit a little groggy. He rooled over and looked into the boys face. He heard the boys words, and tried to remember for the life of him what the boy could be talking about. Then it came to him, he was supposed to be waiting for Loranna. "Is she here?" asked Phyrdalion, half yawning.

"Not here yet, but they say she's coming! Azura is going to be here!" the boy was almost jumping in glee. It amazed Phyrdalion just how easily children were excited.

"Alright, you earned your gold, now get along so I can dress." the boy ran out of the room, and Phyrdalion donned his new attire. He tied most of his hair behind his head, leaving some to fall to his shoulders. He wore a silver amulet, given to him by the temple to prevent his mind from being read. "My thoughts are my own." he said to himself, slipping the amulet over his head. Feeling prepared, he walked out into the streets and up to Millie Hastien. When he came to the square, a guard approached him.

"I require your invitation." said the guard, eyeing Phyrdalion's attire.

"An invitation, for what?" Phyrdalion responded, taken aback by the odd request.

"You need an invitation to enter Helseth's ball. Nobody gets in without one." the guard stated impatiently.

Phyrdalion realized that this must be what all the fuss was about. "I am here to inspect the ball and make certain that it is to the kings likeing. I come from Almalexia itself, now let me pass." Phyrdalion put his hand into his pocket and summoned a cloth with the royal insignia. He handed the cloth to the guard, and stood looking regal.

"Well, yes, of course. I am so sorry sir, I did not know, please forgive me."

Phyrdalion put his hand on the guard's shoulder as he walked by him. "You're a good guardian, the king will be pleased." he walked into the guildhall, and the guard followed him, explaining to the others to let Phyrdalion pass. When Phyrdalion had finished his act, he sat in a chair to wait for Loranna.

"Does this meet your satisfaction, minister?" asked one of the coordinators.

"Indeed it does, the king will be pleased. Now, let us wait for our guests." Phyrdalion said.

Now-"The guests are all here, will the king be pleased with our festivites?" an administrator says to Phyrdalion, bringing him some flin.

"I am sure." says Phyrdalion "Now, where is this "Loranna"? I wish to meet her." Phyrdalion says, sipping the flin.

The administrator points to a beautiful nord on the dancefloor, dancing with a dunmer. "That is her. Be careful sir, I've heard strange things about that one."

"Indeed." says Phyrdalion, rising. "Well, I suppose we should meet soon." Phyrdalion walks to the food bar, and takes some of the guar. As he sits to eat, he notices a particularly beautiful couple gracing the floor. Allerleirauh and Aricyn are dancing in perfect harmony. Phyrdalion thinks to himself of the days when he used to dance. "What I wouldn't give to do that again."

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 03:38 AM

Illidan, finishing his Guar impression noticed Dar'var dancing on the table, He slid over to the table and began to speak "Why hello there, may I have this dance you beutiful little thing?" Asked Illidan, stumbling slightly but keeping his cool.

Dante watched in amazement as He saw what Illidan was doing, he turned to see Aricyn and Allerleirauh dancing, "Those two look great together.....on the dancefloor " He muttered to himself.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 03:39 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 16 2004, 09:23 PM)

Loranna spares a second to smile at Allie and Aricyn, noting that the two of them look absolutely stunning together, in ways she can only half describe without resorting to full blown speeches.

... We're each a prison to each other, but so long as we each hold the key, what of it? she asks quietly. To be free is the answer, some say - but that freedom only really works if everyone is likewise free, and no matter how powerful any god is, no one can free everyone like that all at once - the ebst we can do is touch another's heart, one at a time.

... So prisons will remain but I'll at least choose which prisons I prefer, and work to keep the keys in my hands so that when I need to be free I can step out, knowing that I can come back at any time and what I loved about that prison will still be there.

She sighs happily. I love you; I'll stay in your arms, and even when I need my space I'll come back to you someday. When I need to go into other prisons, I'll still think of you, and keep the key to your arms in my hand at all times.

Posted by: Aki Dec 17 2004, 03:42 AM

Dar'Var turned to look at Illidan. Being that illidan had long hair, and thusly looked like a woman, Dar'Var agreed. Reichi snickered as the High Khajiit and Drunk dunmer began dancing.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 03:44 AM

Arynel finishes his drink, and lays the tankart down beside him.

With a wave of his hands, a lute appears in the Breton's arms. He begins to sing.

Dance dance one and all
Be merry ye the time is now
Ladies lads and gentlemen at call
Be merry ye tis time for a ball...

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 03:45 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Dec 16 2004, 09:32 PM)

Dar'Var turned to look at Illidan. Being that illidan had long hair, and thusly looked like a woman, Dar'Var agreed. Reichi snickered as the High Khajiit and Drunk dunmer began dancing.

Taking Dar'var to the dance floor, Illidan began to lead in a steady waltz "You smell beautiful tonight, I LOVE what you've done with your hair" Said Illidan, despite the fact that Dar'var smelt rather insulting.

Dante watched, draw dropped as he watched his brother dance with a Khajiit after awhile he simply burst into histerics.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 03:47 AM

'As I said before, your embrace is a prison I love to be in. I love you too, and if I can, I will find a way to keep you from dieing. I shouldn't be able to feel this way considering what I am, but you are special to me. I won't let you go unless you want me to. I will always be here for you. I would give you anything, even my soul if you asked for it, to make you happy. Knowing that you love me, is the most important thing to me.'

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 03:47 AM

Wrothgarian Mountains, High Rock

The Queen of Wayrest, Elysana lay in bed, reading the correspondence from her new spymaster, Ryvad Castellian. The lad was efficient. She still felt tired and ill, but hopefully tomorrow she would have her strength back.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 03:50 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 16 2004, 09:37 PM)

Loranna ignores the withered rose flashing by ...

Just remember - eventually you'll need your own space too, she says to Dagoth. We'll learn to stand alone as we stand together - and we'll take the world as best we can, just the same way. Standing alone from it so we can stand together with it, and everyone in it.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 17 2004, 03:50 AM

a breeze blew through the room, strange, since there were no windows open... a potted plant in the corner started to glow... and Prince Meridia appeared, in her little girl form, smiling delightfully at the queen...
Hello, Elysana... I trust you know why I am here?

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 03:52 AM

Arynel continues to sing.

Merily merily each one shall go
Over ground and under sun
Ladies and gents a song to sew
Over and again the song begun...

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 03:52 AM

Wrothgarian Mountains, High Rock

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 16 2004, 09:40 PM)

The Queen jumped, but, in truth, she was not surprised by this visitation.

“Yes, My Lady,” she said. “I know why you’re here. For once, I do not think you bring me news that I have not already heard.”

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 03:56 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 08:42 PM)

Arynel continues to sing.

Merily merily each one shall go
Over ground and under sun
Ladies and gents a song to sew
Over and again the song begun...

Aricyn whirled Allerleirauh energetically, lifting her off her feet for a moment. Allerleirauh felt her circlet of fresh flowers slipping on her head, and pulled it loose, to toss it in Arynel's direction. Her long hair pulled free of its pins and spilled down her shoulders.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 17 2004, 03:59 AM

Then you know that you have failed to deceive me, that your assassins failed to slay that treacherous one of yours... I think that it is nearly time to collect on our little deal, do you not think so? Your man betrayed you, Loranna enjoys a feast, held courtesy of your brother (she knows Sheogorath set it up) I do not have her sitting in a smelly stinking dungeon next to Fargoth and a Mass Murderer… but instead of cursing you for all eternity, like I so dearly want, I shall give you and your servants another chance… however, I might wish to add extra conditions to the deal…

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 04:00 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 07:46 PM)

Arynel's song comes to an abrupt end as his lute falls from his hands and vanishes.

The Breton's eyes grow wide as his fingers encircle the circlet of flowers.

He quickly tosses it back into the crowd.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 04:03 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 09:50 PM)

Loranna holds out her hand and the circlet of flowers drifts into her grasp; with a smile, she puts it on Dagoth's head.

Posted by: Aki Dec 17 2004, 04:03 AM

((oopse...))

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 04:04 AM

"Well mil'lady, you are a wonderful dancer, I must admit that!"

'Well Loranna, if you need my advice again, or just want to be with me, I will be waiting.'

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 04:04 AM

Wrothgarian Mountains, High Rock

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 16 2004, 09:49 PM)

The Queen of Wayrest felt faint, but she looked the Daedra Prince steadily in the eyes. “With all humility, my Lady, if you have forgotten exactly what our contract was, I can restate it for you, and you will understand that I have not fallen on my promise.”

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 04:05 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 09:50 PM)

Sweeping Allerleirauh across the floor with almost inhuman grace, Aricyn guides their whirling dance over to Arynel, and stops abruptly.

Letting loose of Allerleirauh's waist, pulls Arynel to his feet.

"Your turn, boy." he says, slightly too loudly.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 04:07 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 16 2004, 09:54 PM)

"Well mil'lady, you are a wonderful dancer, I must admit that!"

'Well Loranna, if you need my advice again, or just want to be with me, I will be waiting.'

Loranna grins. "Thank you," she says, kissing him one last time. " ... I think I better do some more mingling now. I'll be back."

Loranna squeezes Dagoth one last time and then is off into the crowd, dancing lightly.

Posted by: Marquis Dec 17 2004, 04:12 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 09:57 PM)

Phyrdalion sees that Loranna is done dancing with the Dunmer, and is out with the crowd. He stands, and takes inventory of himself. He makes sure that he is fully attired, and that his amulet was on. He strides out into the dancefloor, with the confidence that only a Nord posesses. "My fair lady, may I have this dance?" says Phydalion, bowing and lightly kissing her fair hand.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 04:12 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Dec 16 2004, 07:55 PM)

Arynel opens his mouth to say something to Aricyn, but instead remains silent.

The Breton offers Allerleriauh his hand.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 04:14 AM

Continuing on their whirling dance, Illidan accidently stepped on Dar'var's foot, "Ah, sorry about that...I'm normally a fantastic dancer" He exclaims, spinning Dar'var in a circle then whipping out his arm sending Dar'var spinning furiously away from the dance floor "whoops, hopefully she figures out to spin back soon" He mutters to himself.

Dante meanwhile is laughing maniacally at the display of foolishness infront of him.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 04:15 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 16 2004, 10:02 PM)

Loranna smiles. "I would be honored Sir," she says, gently taking his hand. "If I may ask for a slow dance though, for my baby's sake."

After this dance, I'll sit and eat, Loranna promises herself.

Posted by: Rhedd Dec 17 2004, 04:15 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 10:02 PM)

Arynel opens his mouth to say something to Aricyn, but instead remains silent.

The Breton offers Allerleriauh his hand.

Aricyn slaps Arynel roughly on the shoulder, and turns to the young ladies that have been waiting for him to finish his dance.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 04:16 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 09:02 PM)

Arynel opens his mouth to say something to Aricyn, but instead remains silent.

The Breton offers Allerleriauh his hand.

Allerleirauh curtseyed deeply, lowering her eyes, then placed her hand in Arynel's. She smiled, but only those closest to her could see.

Posted by: Aki Dec 17 2004, 04:16 AM

Dar'var , dimly reconizing he had lost his grip, rebounded off the wall and came spinning back like a top at Illidan, and span right into him, knocking them both to the floor. Reichi meanwhile, joined Dante in laughing at the two.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 04:17 AM

*Celezar watched Dagoth and Loranna a momment before drifting of into a deep sleep. Seconds later, Celezar finds himself floating aimlessly in a black void, in front of him stands a young man, seemingly Breton. The man wore princely robes which hung down into the infinite abyss bellow, his head was addorned with a scholarly cap which sat upon luscious brown hair that fell down in curls upon his heavily set shoulders. The man's face was narrow and long nosed, his beady black eyes produced an old and wise appearance despite his physicaly young body. The scholarly man waved at him slightly*

"Greetings, Celezar, I thought that talking to you here would be so much more easier than trying to use your own mouth."

*The man says pleasantly*

"Then you must be...Celezar?"

*The man laughed politely*

"Indeed I am, welcome, Celezar, to your dreams."

"This puppet does not fully understand..."

"You see, Celezar, I am communicating through your dreams, you are asleep, its so much easier than using your old face, really."

*Celezar slowly nods, seemingly non carring. Other Celezar then motions his hands, two oak chairs rise from the void bellow, sweeping them off their feet. Mommentarily, a small table rises up between them, a lovely glass tea set set upon its surface*

"Tea?"

"Why, yes puppet, thankyou."

*Other Celezar pours the tea from the kettle gently, a stream of steaming red tea fills both their tiny cups silently*

"This is quite a lovely feast you're sleeping through, Celezar."

"Indeed it is puppet, this is quite a spacious void you keep inside of me."

"Well, I dont like to clutter my home, you see. I'm something of a neat freak myself."

*Celezar and Other Celezar sip their tea cups graciously, laughing and nodding through their conversation*

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 04:19 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 08:06 PM)

Allerleirauh curtseyed deeply, lowering her eyes, then placed her hand in Arynel's. She smiled, but only those closest to her could see.

"I suppose it is best, at times, to let our troubles pass sweetly bye." Arynel muses.

The Breton leads Allerleirauh in a twirling dance, matching the music measure by measure.

Posted by: Meridia Dec 17 2004, 04:19 AM

Ah, being tricky with words are you... such insolence in MY PRESENCE! I helped you, and in return I asked for a simple task... you promised that your servant would be loyal and not betray you... now you try to cover it up by trying to assassinate the person in question... A dark aura surrounded Meridia as she scanned Elysana's mind... you are a fool, Elysana, for believing that he is still loyal… a much bigger fool than I thought you to be… I pity you, indeed I do

Posted by: Marquis Dec 17 2004, 04:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 10:05 PM)

"Of course, my lady. I shall not spoil your grace." Phyrdalion puts his hand in hers, his other around her waist, and they dance slowly with the grace of the gods. "My lady, or if I may call you Loranna, how has your trip proceeded thus far?" Phyrdalion continues to dance, being sure that his moves are subtle.

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 04:22 AM

Wrothgarian Mountains, High Rock

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 16 2004, 10:09 PM)

Elysana nodded solemnly, but the look in her dark circled eyes was not at all foolish. There was, however, still a spark of madness.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 04:23 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 16 2004, 10:09 PM)

Loranna sighs quietly. ... The Lord Vivec once said count only the happy hours. If you applied that to my journey here I'd be a few weeks ahead of myself. But all any of us can do is keep going and work for the best, she considers telling Phyrdalion, but instead she replies

"The trip ... has proceeded, and has a ways to go still."

Posted by: Meridia Dec 17 2004, 04:24 AM

Meridia smiled... you should never make a deal with my sibling... not worth the trouble... I shall return and next time I will want results... Meridia dissapeared with a gust of wind... leaving the room empty once more

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 04:27 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Dec 16 2004, 10:06 PM)

Illidan and Dar'var went crashing to the ground, like a sack of potatoes "Ugh...your a frisky one aren't ya?" He asked a smile on his face, He slowly cralled over to a table and grabbed a sweetroll, quickly devouring it.

Dante finally managed to calm down and as drinking some matze as he watched, still snickering slightly, at the performance he had just witnessed.

Posted by: Marquis Dec 17 2004, 04:27 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 10:13 PM)

Phyrdalion notices Loranna's sigh, and her slow response. "Well, I hope that it will proceed somewhat smoother from here on. If I may, I would like to accompany you for the rest of your journey. I took and oath that I would watch over you, but I will not do so without your permission." Phyrdalion is still moving. As he does, he wills the string on his amulet to dissolve, and the amulet falls to the ground not making a sound. Nobody notices. Perhaps I am too worried. thinks Phyrdalion.

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 04:28 AM

*Other Celezar poured Celezar another cup of tea*

"Puppet, this is my one thousandth cup of tea, does your kettle never run short of its supply?"

*Other Celezar laughs politely*

"Dear Celezar, this is a dream! Here we are limitless, no longer bound by our physical capabilities!"

*Celezar motioned with his hands and two purple sweetrolls suddenly materialize upon the tea table*

"So it seems, puppet, so it seems."

"Purple sweetrolls? How original, dont mind if I help myself."

*Other Celezar and Celezar bit into their purple sweetrolls, which are quite delicious by the way, Celezar periodacaly brushing his puffy beard to keep the crumbs out*

"I, myself am beggining to wonder if Helseth was ever planned to show at this feast..."

*Other Celezar suddenly said, finishing his purple sweetroll*

"Indeed, puppet, it is for mistress Dusk and mistress Dawn, though I must ponder upon master's actions..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Dec 17 2004, 04:28 AM

QUOTE(Meridia @ Dec 16 2004, 10:14 PM)

Wrothgarian Mountains, High Rock

Elysana shuddered as the Prince disappeared. Slowly, the glow melted away from the flesh of the potted plant and her own skin.

“She’s right,” the Queen of Wayrest said to herself in the darkness. “One shouldn’t make contracts with people one can’t assassinate.”

She sank into her bed and slept, surrounded by the clutter of papers from her spymaster.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 04:30 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 16 2004, 10:17 PM)

Loranna reaches out tentatively to hear Phyrdalion's thoughts ...

"Your offer of devotion honors me my Lord, but if I may ask, why would you ask to be a champion of the Dusk and Dawn?" she asks, her shifting eyes gazing into his.

" ... I mean no disrespect, I just ... would know, if I may."

Posted by: Marquis Dec 17 2004, 04:39 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 10:20 PM)

Phyrdalion is still dancing, though not quite as gracefully as before. His thoughts are distracted by his current conversation. "Yours is a good cause, and not one without peril. I have walked Vvardenfell for three years as a mercenary. I have seen countless people die for the Tribunal, and I have seen countless people slain in their name. I wish to help end the chaos that they have caused, and I believe that serving you will allow me to do that." Phyrdalion regainded his concentration and his moves flowed like water. "I have many reasons, but one is that I would see you safe my lady." I have lived my life as a protector of justice. When all things good become relative, I will stand with my instincts, and I will stand with her. Phyrdalion thought, looking into Loranna's beautiful eyes.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 04:43 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 16 2004, 10:29 PM)

Loranna considers ...

"The ways of the gods are not always clear to mortals, dear," she says to him. "And even those who offer to serve as I have offered are still fallable. I am honored that you wish to stand by my side, but I would ask you to always remember this - and, while you serve the Dusk and the Dawn, to listen to the revelations She inspires in your own heart."

She closes her eyes. " ... My mood is wavering; a weakness all expectant mothers share. This is a festive occasion and should be enjoyed as such; there are, after all, all too many moments in which sorrow and rage dominate, as we both know."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 04:47 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 09:09 PM)

"I suppose it is best, at times, to let our troubles pass sweetly bye." Arynel muses.

The Breton leads Allerleirauh in a twirling dance, matching the music measure by measure.

"Sometimes the sweetest moments are stolen in a shadow," Allerleirauh said, twirling, her slippered feet soundless on the stone floor. "How I wish I had bells on my ankles! Dunmer have lost so much, Arynel. You should have seen Vehk when he danced. No one here would be sleeping, I assure you. Don't you think these moments seem brighter, because of all the darkness that surrounds them?"

Posted by: Marquis Dec 17 2004, 04:50 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 10:33 PM)

Loranna considers ...

"The ways of the gods are not always clear to mortals, dear," she says to him. "And even those who offer to serve as I have offered are still fallable. I am honored that you wish to stand by my side, but I would ask you to always remember this - and, while you serve the Dusk and the Dawn, to listen to the revelations She inspires in your own heart."

She closes her eyes. " ... My mood is protean; a weakness all expectant mothers share. This is a festive occasion and should be enjoyed as such; there are, after all, all too many moments in which sorrow and rage dominate, as we both know."

"You are quite right, we should talk lighter." said Phyrdalion, his face softening "You look stunnig tonight, if I may be so bold as to say. Tell me, was that Dunmer an aquaintance of yours? Or perhaps just one of the people wishing to share the pleasure of your company?" Phyrdalion looks over to Dagoth, noticing a glare from the mer.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 04:53 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 08:37 PM)

Arynel moved in time with the music.

"To see the devil dance!" The Breton exclaimed, his expression became more serious. "Perhaps you are right about light magnified by shadows."

Arynel paused, and smiled.

"I, for one, would wish the light to extend onward in all directions, til threads meet their ends, and the road meets the sky."

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 04:53 AM

Girai stood in a corner pondering as he watched Azura Incarnate... dancing. He shook his head. Therogar had sent him out after just returning, that old man surely was paranoid. Nonetheless Girai enjoyed this life, and he loved the ancient Nord dearly. He had no doubt Meridia would strike, however it would be a miracle if she gave him his reward and didn't harm the baby. Daedra were like that.

He looked about the room again. Hopefully the attendants of Azura he knew wouldn't notice him.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 04:54 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 16 2004, 10:40 PM)

" ... He is a close companion of mine," Loranna says, smiling a little, "and he is very protective of those he considers his friends and charges. Please do not mind him; he is a good and true friend."

And more, though I think we can let this newcomer learn that on his own, she adds to Dagoth. I can't go around shouting all the details of my life hither and yon.

"Thank you for your kind words," Loranna adds.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 04:57 AM

'Hehehe..... don't worry dear, I understand. Never reveal everything about yourself to those you wouldn't trust with your soul.'

Posted by: Marquis Dec 17 2004, 05:01 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 10:44 PM)

"Of course, my lady. I cannot deny what I see." says Phyrdalion, commenting again on Loranna's attire "But come, you look like you could eat, let us partake of the fine food that has been prepared here. I hear that they have gathered the finest cooks in Morrowind for this occasion." Phyrdalion leads Loranna to the table "Now then, what would you like?"

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 05:01 AM

*Celezar and Other Celezar sat for long, sipping their tea pleasantly*

"May I inquire as to why you choose a void as your home, puppet?"

*Other Celezar smiled pleasantly*

"Ah, tis not a void though, Celezar. This, this is not what I see, this is your home."

"I do not understand, puppet..."

"Ah, let me explain then, Celezar. This void, all this emptiness you see about yourself, this is what remains of you. These past years have destroyed your being, slowly, bit by bit you have sold yourself, piece by piece to Sheogorath. I have seen it in the way you react, the way you talk, walk, your mind is a part of, or rather resides within Sheogorath's very being. You are a puppeteer, yes, and yet puppet, puppet of Sheogorath."

"Indeed I am! I quite enjoy it as well!"

"It is good to see you respect your master, Celezar, as do I."

*Celezar then looked Other Celezar in the eye*

"I do wonder though, puppet, might I see your home, I do so long to see it."

"Very well then, Celezar, keep in mind that it is only an illusion for you, a materialisitic pleasure for your mental eyes to lay upon, it is only tangible for me and me alone."

*With a gesture of Other Celezar's hands the environment takes on a drastic change. Suddenly the two are surrounded by clouds and blue, as if they now floated through the early morning skies of Tamriel. All around them an impossibly long scroll made its way through the clouds, the scroll was as wide as a road, easily able to support a group of men walking single file. The scroll had no beggining nor end, it merely curled and wrapped around the infinite clouds around them, upon its surface was large and scribbled writing*

"Behold, Celezar, this is my home!"

"Truly amazing, puppet, but what does it add up to?"

"This is the Golden Road, or rather my interperetation of it, long have I walked it, searching for a beggining or end and finding neither, though I have learned a great deal from it along the way, granting me charisma, intelligence, and charm."

"There is no end to the Golden Road puppet, it is our existance..."

*Other Celezar grinned sickly at Celezar*

"Oh, but there is, Celezar, death. Though death is a road I am somewhat not ready to take yet."

*At that comment both Celezar and Other Celezar chuckled aloud*

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 05:03 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Dec 16 2004, 09:43 PM)

"Devil, eh? You flirt the way he flirts. Careful, unless you want to get kissed again," Allerleirauh said, flashing her teeth at Arynel in a momentary grin. "If this party goes on long enough, I'll show you how Velothi danced in the days of Old Resdaynia. And probably get lynched for my troubles. And now, my charming Breton, you must steer me over to the food and drink. I need to be much drunker than I am presently."

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 05:04 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 16 2004, 10:51 PM)

" ... I'll just have ..." Loranna says, helping herself to a generous plate of meat, marshmellow, and bread, with some water to wash it down ...

Noting Girai, she looks at him for a moment, then smiles, remembering how her father looked carring the Imperial to safety. She then truns her attention to eating.

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 05:05 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 16 2004, 08:53 PM)

"I would like that." The Arynel said with a smile.

"The dance!" The Breton quickly added. "I would like to see the dance."

Arynel steered Allerleirauh over to the food and drink, moving always in time to the music.

Posted by: Marquis Dec 17 2004, 05:10 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 10:54 PM)

Phyrdalion watches Loranna, and thinks to himself She is eating. That's good. I hear she carries the child of Vivec, such a child should be well nourished. Phyrdalion looks over to Allerleirauh, and notes the uncomfortable Breton accompanying her. Phydalion picks up a plate and gets a light meal, taking only small servings of meat, with some cheese and a few greens. He then fills his glass half with wine and sits at one of the tables near the corner, watching the party. A festive occasion indeed. I hope that you may enjoy it Loranna. I hope you are not burdened this night.

Posted by: stratigo Dec 17 2004, 05:11 AM

Zaldaar had been silent the whole party. He was just an observer. He was sizing up everyone and their motivations. It was inocent enough. Politics of course. Zaldaar hated politics. Even more confusing than the future. And Zaldaar didn't even want to touch the future of politics. last time he did, the headache lasted a week.

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 05:11 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 06:54 PM)

Noting Girai, she looks at him for a moment, then smiles, remembering how her father looked carring the Imperial to safety. She then truns her attention to eating.

Girai looked at the possessed woman that Azura inhabited, and thought himself to be noticed for a moment. He shook it off, "You're just scaring yourself Girai." Surely there must have been some reason Azura was put into this Nord, surely she was a worshipper or some other horrid traitor to mortal life. Then again... bah, he couldn't be thinking these thoughts now. He looked at her again, "...could she be innocent?.."

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 05:19 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 16 2004, 11:01 PM)

Loranna, for her part, seems mostly engrossed with her food, her table manners refined enough but her appetite noticable.

She keeps her thoughts vaguely turned toward Girai, contemplating speaking to him after she's finished, but for right now she just worries about keeping her own strength and her baby's up.

She'll worry about dealing with others in a little bit; right now it was time to eat.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 05:24 AM

'Hm..... I hope no one notices that I am not eating, or drinking.... or breathing. If they notice that..... they might get suspicious.'

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 05:29 AM

*Celezar looked along the scroll road with interested eyes*

"I find you fascinating, puppet, you are a wonder indeed..."

*Other Celezar chuckled a bit and motioned his hands a bit, suddenly the world went blank and the two were back in Celezar's home, the infinite, black void*

"Excuse me, puppet, I beleive I was trying to read your scroll."

"Ah, as I said before, Celezar, it was only a materialistic illusion, only I may wander that Golden Road. To you, the writing upon it would have only appeared as mindless scribble, nothing more than a infant's attempt at writing. To me, it is the world, the only life I have known."

*Celezar took another sip of tea and smiled pleasantly at Other Celezar*

"Well, this has been a pleasant little outing, eh puppet?"

"Indeed, Celezar, I have quite enjoyed your company in here."

Posted by: Marquis Dec 17 2004, 05:32 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 16 2004, 11:14 PM)

'Hm..... I hope no one notices that I am not eating, or drinking.... or breathing. If they notice that..... they might get suspicious.'

Phyrdalion still can't take his focus off of Dagoth. The way he looked at him was that of a wolf guarding its den. He is almost staring at the Dunmer, thinking. I should go talk to him. Just to make sure we're on good terms. Phyrdalion stands, and hands his plate to a servant. He walks over and fills a glass with fine wine, and walks over to Dagoth. "Have a drink, it helps to ease tensions." says Phyrdalion, holding the wine out for Dagoth. "Please excuse me, I'm Phyrdalion, and you would be?"

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Dec 17 2004, 05:35 AM

"Oh, hello, I am..... Slyvos. And no, I am not thirsty. So.... why have decided to speak with me?' Dagoth begins to worry that the mortal suspects too much.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 05:36 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Dec 16 2004, 11:25 PM)

"Oh, hello, I am..... Slyvos. And no, I am not thirsty. So.... why have decided to speak with me?' Dagoth begins to worry that the mortal suspects too much.

Loranna turns an eye toward Dagoth and Phyrdalion ...

Eventually, she finishes eating, and gets up to stretch her legs, prefering to settle her stomach while standing. She looks around to see who may wish to speak with her.

Posted by: Aki Dec 17 2004, 05:38 AM

After Slyvos refused the wine, a Khajiit in glass armour seemed to float by and take the wine, saying "i'll take if he doesn't want it."

Of course he wasn't floating, he had just propelled himself off a wall, so he had only a chance to take a single sip before hitting a wall.

Reichi chuckled.

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 05:44 AM

Girai looked at the possessed woman and was glad he was on the other side of the room, for Daedric Princes he heard could read minds. If she read what he had done... he couldn't reach for his amulet fast enough if that happened. No, he would keep his distance surely.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 05:48 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 16 2004, 11:34 PM)

Loranna raises her eyebrows at the Khaijiit in glass armor as she walks in Girai's general direction, muttering something about never having seen a flying drunk before.

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 05:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 07:38 PM)

Loranna raises her eyebrows at the Khaijiit in glass armor as she walks in Girai's general direction, muttering something about never having seen a flying drunk before.

Girai saw her nearing and just about jumped out of his skin. He fumbled with the amulet in his pocket and rapidly forgot the words to the spell. Finally it fell from his grasp with a clang and rolled away on its broad edge as if mocking him with the chance of it. Fumbling and straightening his clothes he finally looked up at the girl who was standing before him. With a very clumsy bow he finally croaked out, "Good evening.... m'lady." He couldn't think of anything else really to call her.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 05:57 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 16 2004, 11:44 PM)

Loranna wonders at Girai's apparent awkwardness but says nothing, instead replying "Hello again good Sir; I'm happy to see the paniful trip through Skyrim nonetheless sees you hale here. And that whatever story my father told you didn't get you into too much trouble."

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 06:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 07:47 PM)

Girai stares back at her, stunned beyond words. "Your.. your father?"

Girai remembered that night in Solitude that he was simply doing research on the idea of Sovngarde when he spoke to a large Nord.. well now that he thought about it he did look like her.... wait, this was the woman he approached to ask if she was alright, the one that seemed troubled! Now it was all coming clear. It was her father that saved his life, her father that had brought him to the old Nord... how he met Therogar. And it was the baby she carried... Girai simply stood there without a thing coming to his mind to say, thoughts of Azura long past even.

Posted by: Marquis Dec 17 2004, 06:11 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Dec 16 2004, 11:28 PM)

Phyrdalion watched the Khajiit flatten against the opposing wall, and then get picked up by two Hlaalu guards. Phyrdalion turns back to Dagoth "Well, no reason in particular. It is, after all, a party. A most festive one at that. I simply wished to talk to you so that you may perhaps bring me up to date on the proceedings so far." Phyrdalion looked at Dagoth "I'd like to know the people I travel with, so maybe we could talk, and you could tell me what I have missed thus far." The two talked in their corner, and Dagoth told Phyrdalion of the Hearthfire Ball, the events in Skyrim, and many other things.

OOC: Sorry I comandeered your character Dagoth, I hope you don't mind, but I needed to close our conversation for the night.

I am off to bed, see you all tommorrow, don't do anything Sheogorath wouldn't!

Posted by: Celezar Dec 17 2004, 06:12 AM

*Other Celezar suddenly clapped his hands together*

"Wakey, wakey!"

*Celezar suddenly sprang awake, the little old Breton almost jumping out of his seat. Surveying his surroundings, Celezar quickly picked up where he had left off before he had fallen asleep*

"Now, that was quite interesting, puppet."

"Indeed, Celezar, I shall hope to do that again some time."

*Quietly, Celezar sipped his wine goblet, still half full from where he left off. His little golden eyes glimmered like golden coins set upon his wrinkely face as he eyed Loranna. Truth be told, he was actually quite fascinated by her*

"How mistress Dusk and mistress Dawn can bear such a mortal life is beyond I..."

"Indeed, Celezar, not even master would be so humble to mortals as to wear their flesh and bone."

*Celezar suddenly dissapeared in a puff of smoke and reapeared some feet behind Loranna, he was levitating in mid air, he sat upon the air with his legs cris-crossed, silently he stroked his beard as he observed Loranna*

"Fascinating creature....both of them..."

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 06:14 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 16 2004, 11:56 PM)

Loranna nods, her silver tearstreaks catching the light and accenting her constantly shifting blue and green eyes.

"Yes; my father Gram, whom you met in Solitude. Big fellow with a red man and beard. Awfully fond of drink and telling tales way bigger than any reality could hope to hold."

She smiles wistfully. "Still, I saw him carry you to safety when the great storm hit, and in that moment I saw the man I always wanted to see in him - so though you didn't do anything directly, good Sir, you gave me a special moment to treasure and for that I'm grateful."

An eyebrow raises in response to Celezar's attentions ...

Posted by: Aki Dec 17 2004, 06:17 AM

QUOTE(Marquis @ Dec 17 2004, 12:01 AM)

Phyrdalion watched the Khajiit flatten against the opposing wall, and then get picked up by two Hlaalu guards.

Dar'var thanked the gaurds for helping him up and then wandered back off into the party.

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 06:20 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 08:04 PM)

Girai looked into the soul of this being and he knew... he knew he had to tell her. This wasn't Azura. No matter what anyone else said or did, he wouldn't be a part of her murder. "For that ma'am I am honored.." He looked at her slowly and saw her eyes peering back at him. Azura was here, but somehow she wasn't here. He would have to be quick about this if he did it.... He resolved himself. He couldn't let this woman be murdered. "Could I perhaps borrow you for moment in private ma'am," He looked into her eyes, "and if you are willing could we please hurry?"

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 06:24 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 17 2004, 12:10 AM)

Loranna frowns, looking back at Celezar. "Dear, if you would pardon us for a moment ..." she says quietly ...

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 06:27 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 08:14 PM)

Loranna frowns, looking back at Celezar. "Dear, if you would pardon us for a moment ..." she says quietly ...

While she motions away the strange newcomer Girai quickly sneaks off (if you could call what a Cyrodiil does sneaking) and replaces the amulet in his pocket. He then abruptly goes back to where he was with even the same posture.

Posted by: Arrogant_Hero Dec 17 2004, 06:36 AM

Dur’el, Kasha, and Allimar had been separated from Loranna’s group for quite awhile. The events of Dur’el’s “cleansing” as he liked to call it, had him wanting to be as far away from Loranna as possible. While leaving Gnisis they ran into a man, that told them of a great, treasure, hidden in a old tomb close to Gnisis.

“You sure this is a good idea?” Allimar asks, looking at the dusty entrance into the tomb.

“Better then being back there.” Dur’el says pointing to the way Loranna’s party left Gnisis.

“We made a deal with, Aricyn.” Kasha cuts in.

“Deals are made to be broken. Besides no one told me almost dying was part of the deal. We have the ebony so we’re set on money. We don’t need them anymore.” Dur’el says, matter of factly.

Kasha sighs and shakes her head. “What’s gotten into you, Dur’el?” Kasha thinks to herself.

“Come on. This tomb will make us rich, richer then they could, EVER think of being.” Dur’el says, with a hint of malice in his voice.

“What’s wrong with you?” Kasha finally says out loud.

Dur’el ignores her, and enters the tomb without another word. Kasha and Allimar reluctantly follow.

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 06:37 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 17 2004, 12:17 AM)

Celezar's attention diverted for at least a few moments on something doubtless fascinating, Loranna turns back to Girai.

" ... Yes; what is it?" she asks.

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 06:39 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 08:27 PM)

Celezar's attention diverted for at least a few moments on something doubtless fascinating, Loranna turns back to Girai.

" ... Yes; what is it?" she asks.

Girai looks her in the eyes again. He hoped that there would be some indication if Azura suddenly became present in her again. "There is no easy way to say this so I'll simply come out and say it. Meridia is trying to kill you."

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 06:41 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 17 2004, 12:29 AM)

" ... I see ..." Loranna says, her expression growing more serious.

... Well, I rather suspected this to begin with ... she muses, but still ...

"Have you knowledge of her plans?" she asks quietly. " ... I'll understand if you wish not to say, but ..."

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 06:45 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 08:31 PM)

"One of her followers, Maranda, bears with her the Moon Reiver sword, the Cuirass of the Savior's Hide and... Azura's secret name. I'm afraid practically everything is prepared. You are to be the sacrifice to end Azura's reign, or at least the current Azura's." Girai hoped she wasn't able to read his mind with everything in him. He thought about telling her.. but restrained.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 06:46 AM

At the party, Mirea sat in a disgruntled heap, legs crossed on top of her chair. Hlaalu parties were not as fun as she had imagined. The fun of trying to imitate the snooty looks of the Dunmer around her had worn off quickly. There was no intoxicating beverage that she as a Bosmer was allowed to drink - it was all made from plants. Even the dancing was boring. And none of these people were taking their clothes off to dance on tables, or chasing wild guar through the living room, or anything interesting like that.

She had considered spiking the punch, but at the exact moment she thought about it, General Light had turned to her and raised an eyebrow as if she could read her mind. She considered peeing in the punch. That would serve these snooty people right. But Loranna might notice, and she liked Loranna. No one who wasn't a Bosmer could take a joke anyway.

Mirea rested her chin in her hands and practised flipping her hair up and down by making a face and blowing her breath upwards.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 06:48 AM

Illidan remained at the table eating sweetroll after sweetroll, Dante however, decided to try out his feet on the dance floor Let's see what you can do Dante A voice bellowed, Dante thought to himself Yeah sure whynot, need a partner first though He scowered the room and noticed a young bosmer woman sittibg near the dance floor, looking rather annoyed.

He approached the unfamiliar woman "Excuse me, may I have this dance?"

Posted by: Glensather Dec 17 2004, 06:48 AM

I wake up.
My first thought: Where in Oblivion am I?
Second thought: Where's Loranna? Oh shi-

I spring upward and in about ten seconds I scramble out the door. I turn left and run across the bridge, heading right for my small home.

I burst in the door, absently locking it back. I run upstairs and to my dresser. I throw it open and toss off my old armor, discarding it to the side. I grab a formal Hlaalu dress (i.e. Blue pants and shirt of Extravagant nature) and put them on, fixing any wrinkles and such. I stare sadly for a second at the broken blade before sheathing it. Then I take my ornamental dagger with me and run out the door, swiping a restore health potion as I do so.

I run upstairs and take a swig of the potion. I feel life return to me and the burns on my face disappear as I stop at the door to the council manor. I check myself one last time, look at my bone-wings, and walk inside...

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 06:51 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 17 2004, 12:35 AM)

There came to Loranna's eyes a hint of grey amid the blue and the green, and her expression grew less friendly and more like marble ...

... A simple enough plan, I suppose, Loranna thinks to herself. Hmm ... I've nothing personal against Maranda but I can't really let this go without some sort of response - I shall have to have a talk with Allie and Aricyn later ...

Ah, but there's monsters in the Void now; Allie's people will be cautious about running around, especially if Meridia has been conferring with the Queen about us over here. Hmm ...

The grey disappears and the features resume more mortal lines, and Loranna's eyes look sad.

" ... We all must follow the paths we choose, even when the path becomes slippery and sloped," she says quietly. "Thank you for sharing this with me; I shall be wary of Maranda now, and take steps to protect myself and my baby, and my Lady."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 06:54 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Dec 16 2004, 11:38 PM)

Mirea blinked and looked up. "You know how to do this stuff, right? Because all these dances look like a bunch of cows wandering around looking for an opening in the fence, as far as I'm concerned. Do Dunmer like these dances?"

She stood up and held out her hands. "You lead. And you better not step on me."

Posted by: Glensather Dec 17 2004, 06:56 AM

I look about the room, searching for Loranna. I have a feeling I know where she is through Azura, but I feel as if now isn't the time to tell her about the sword. I walk over to the table and lean against it, watching everyone. I vaguely recognize someone I fought with against... something... some time ago, as well as a few other people. It even takes me a few seconds to recognize some more familiar faces. But it passes with time.

I recognize one of the people I fought with ask a Bosmer out for a dance. I consider approaching him to ask what happened at the fight, but for now I keep to myself.

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 06:58 AM

Girai looks into the eyes of this mortal before him and hoped he hadn't made a grave mistake. Somehow he thought he had recognized a change in the eyes of this woman. Girai looked at her with a slight scowl. "I would not recommend protecting that Lady of yours so closely. Remember the very being you have in you is much like the one who is trying to kill both you and your child." Girai shook his head. "This Demon must be destroyed, you must see that."

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 06:59 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 17 2004, 12:44 AM)

"Do dunmer like these dances? They must otherwise they wouldn't be dancing them correct?" He asked with a small smile "Let's dance."

As soon as he finished his sentence he grabbed Mirea's wrists and flung her out onto the dance floor, He shortly followed after and the two connected hands. Dante began to lead in wide long energetic steps. Hm...this seems to be going well He thought.

Posted by: Archeopterix Dec 17 2004, 07:00 AM

a single green feather floats down from the tree in the centre of the room...

Posted by: Arrogant_Hero Dec 17 2004, 07:02 AM

“I cant see anything.” Allimar says.

A torch suddenly lights, illuminating the tomb.

“There.” Dur’el says torch in hand.

“This place looks weird. Its not like any tomb I’ve ever seen.” Allimar says looking around.

“I’ve seen this kinda design before... its Dwemer.” Kasha says cautiously. “Dur’el I think this is a bad idea. We should leave.”

Dur’el continues walking further inside the tomb, ignoring Kasha.

“Dur’el, do you hear me?!!” Kasha yells.

Truth was Dur’el heard nothing, but the voices in his head that were edging him further into the tomb. Ever since the Gnisis incident there had been a change in Dur’el, a change so dramatic that it caught the interest of a certain God. In the interest of pure amusement this God decided to have some fun with Dur’el. Whispering lies, and uncertainties to him, to make him second guess himself, and everything he had ever know. In Dur’el’s unsure state he was easy prey. To put it simply Dur’el was being used as a toy, and slowly losing his mind because of it.

As Dur’el slipped further, and further into the tomb, somewhere in Oblivion Molag Bal smiled.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 17 2004, 07:04 AM

QUOTE(Glensather @ Dec 16 2004, 08:46 PM)

"Hey, I know you," Teleran said, "You went berserk at the mine, right. Doing better I see? I never did catch your name, oh well welcome to party. Eat now or you won't get anything. Hey, there's Dante. I wonder who the Bosmer is. See you round. What is Illidan doing!?!"

Posted by: Glensather Dec 17 2004, 07:06 AM

QUOTE

Hey, I know you," Teleran said, "You went berserk at the mine, right. Doing better I see? I never did catch your name, oh well welcome to party. Eat now or you won't get anything. Hey, there's Dante. I wonder who the Bosmer is. See you round. What is Illidan doing!?!"

Before he leaves, I grab his shoulder.

"What do you mean, 'went berserk'?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 07:07 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Dec 16 2004, 11:49 PM)

Mirea was astonishingly agile, and learned quickly; she was a clever mimic, and despite her claim of not knowing the Hlaalu dances, she had been watching long enough that she added the little tricks and flourishes to her steps almost without thinking.

"I'm thinking we can add another half turn right there, in that long double-beat," she said under her voice to Dante. "You with me? Step, step, and... half-turn! Very fancy footwork!"

Posted by: Arynel Dec 17 2004, 07:07 AM

Arynel sat silently in the corner, eyeing the numerous candles illuminating the room. The Breton began a song, his voice laced with an magicka that wove it's way through the flames, causing them to dance and alter hues.

Dance little fire dance
Jump little flaming imp
Laugh as the children do
Light the world and light the room
Dance little fire dance
Jump little burning light
Play as the young 'uns do
Turning ever as the tune....

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 07:10 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 17 2004, 12:48 AM)

Loranna sighs quietly. "There's been enough meddling with the fabric of things as it is," she says leadenly. "I'm hoping, eventually, to get things back to some semblance of normal, not knock them further out of whack ... but I'm also not going to let my baby be harmed."

She sighs. " ... Whichever way you look at it, I'm doing the same basic thing - keeping Sen-Yedda from getting killed ere she's born. For her, I thank you for warning us of this threat to her life."

Posted by: Teleran Dec 17 2004, 07:10 AM

QUOTE(Glensather @ Dec 16 2004, 08:56 PM)

Before he leaves, I grab his shoulder.

"What do you mean, 'went berserk'?"

Teleran turns back to Glen,"Well you just kinda threw yourself into the fighting. Right in the faces of them Dremora. Then, when the fighting stopped, you, uh, you stopped too. Fell unconscious, I carried you back here. And so I figured you'd left your senses for the duration. Went Berserk. So what is your name?"

Posted by: Glensather Dec 17 2004, 07:12 AM

QUOTE

Teleran turns back to Glen,"Well you just kinda threw yourself into the fighting. Right in the faces of them Dremora. Then, when the fighting stopped, you , uh, you stopped too. Fell unconscious, I carried you back here. And so I figured you'd left your senses for the duration. Went Berserk. So what is your name?"

"My name is... Tharivor Vehkem..." I shake my head, trying to remember the fight, but nothing comes up.

"What's yours?"

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 07:15 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 17 2004, 12:57 AM)

Dante was amazed at Mirea's dancing ability and to be honest, with all the new steps she was throwing in he couldn't quite keep up "Ok, ok step, step, ugh.....half-turn that's right" Dante had now taken his consentration down to his footwork trying not to stumble in his boots.

"Hm, this is my favourite part" He exclaimed spinning Mirea in a large circle at the full extension of his arm, once she was facing Dante again she would find he had placed a red rose in his mouth, he was once again looking her in the eyes with an eyebrow raised. Big thankyou to Illidan for the rose He thought, continueing on the original daning course.

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 07:16 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 09:00 PM)

She was right. Enough meddling had been done as it was, and she appeared to him a simple mother protecting her child... and that demon... No, surely it was the One's place to judge the dark powers, it was as Therogar was telling him all along. He knew no doubt that it would come to this, the old Nord always seemed to be able to see a few steps ahead. He finally nodded, "You are welcome my lady, just do not fail to protect your child from more present danger."

Posted by: Teleran Dec 17 2004, 07:16 AM

QUOTE(Glensather @ Dec 16 2004, 09:02 PM)

"My name is... Tharivor Vehkem..." I shake my head, trying to remember the fight, but nothing comes up.

"What's yours?"

"My name, Teleran, a hunter on the Ashlands. Tell me from a crowd by my eyes of course, no other Dunmer has the like. The forgetfulness thing, I get that too. Though I pick fights when I go that path, not end them." Teleran laughed, "But on lighter matters, how do you like the party? The food's good, and so is the drink."

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 07:19 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 17 2004, 01:06 AM)

Loranna wraps her arms around her belly, and offers Girai a sad smile, looking almost ethereal for a second.

" ... I will," she says, leaning forward to kiss him lightly on the cheek. "Thank you, again; maybe when this is all over if I survive, we can meet again - maybe even go share a drink with my father."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Dec 17 2004, 07:20 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Dec 17 2004, 12:05 AM)

Mirea laughed out loud and stuck the rose behind her ear. It clashed with her orange-red hair and made her freckles and green eyes even more dramatic.

"You like that?" she said. "Okay, ready for it, don't you dare drop me..."

She bounced lightly onto the balls of her feet and did a handspring off his shoulders, nearly touching the vaulted ceiling with her toes as she sailed over his head, and landing behind him. She caught his hands without missing a beat, as several of the Hlaalu nobles let out startled cries and scrambled to give them room.

Mirea winked at Dante.

Posted by: Glensather Dec 17 2004, 07:20 AM

QUOTE

I laugh.

"So, two Dunmer in the room that are different from most other mer, eh? How amusing," I take a sip of some drink. "The drink's fine, by the way. Oh..." I look down at my clothing. "This getup is stifling. But I have to wear it when I'm... representing... the Hlaalu... or whatever," I look back and away for a second.

"So what brings a hunter like you to a place like Balmora?

Posted by: Meridia Dec 17 2004, 07:22 AM

Her servents were all over the room, listening in on conversations taking notes for important tasks that needed to be done important information that was needed...
Shardie slowly wandered over to Maranda, who had fallen asleep, and shook her awake...
'Maranda, there is a problem... Girai has betrayed our trust...'
Maranda awoke... and wearily replied... 'Has he? He did not seem to be the type to do that... but then again, he does not seem to be the type that would like my kind...' she stood, and smiled... 'Very well, as from this day fowarth, I shall play the villian!'
'What? What are you on?' Shardie said... Maranda smirked a nasty smirk, 'Come, get the others, we are leavng, our cover is blown'

She swept out of the room

Posted by: Girai_Harkaanius Dec 17 2004, 07:23 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Dec 16 2004, 09:09 PM)

Girai smiles at her sadly. "I pray we will both be alive to see that day." With a brief joyful glint in his eye he smiles, speaks several words, and disappears.

Posted by: Arrogant_Hero Dec 17 2004, 07:27 AM

“Dur’el I’ve had enough of this.” Kasha says catching up with Dur’el.

Kasha grabs Dur’el’s shoulder and turns him around. Kasha gasps as she stares at Dur’el’s eyes. Kasha had know Dur’el for years, and one of the features she liked most about him were his eyes. So seeing them pure white, with red patches, was enough to make her heart stop.

“Al, some things wrong. We have to get out of here.” Kasha says staring at Dur’el’s eyes.

A voice emits from Dur’el’s mouth that sounds nothing like his own. “What’s wrong, Kasha, don’t you love me?” The mysterious, deep, homicidal voice says.

Kasha stares at Dur’el in shock. “I’m sorry.” Kasha thinks, as if Dur’el can hear her.

She then turns on her heels, grabs Allimar, and bolts for the exit. Before Kasha can get to it, she is beset upon by a group, of men with glowing eyes. Kasha, and Allimar look around, as they are surrounded on all sides. Somewhere deep in the tomb, the homicidal, voice begins to laugh hysterically.

Posted by: w0nders Dec 17 2004, 07:28 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Dec 17 2004, 01:10 AM)

Dante let out a low chuckle "Impressive move you have there" he said Pulling her closer and marching up the dancefloor "But how about this?" He exclaimed spinning around while launching her in the other direction, the two mer spiraled away from each other and ended up facing each other yet again, Dante clapped his hands and motioned for Mirea to come back.

"Wow, this gets you puffed out rather quickly" He muttered under his own breath, awaiting Mireas move.

Posted by: Teleran Dec 17 2004, 07:28 AM

QUOTE(Glensather @ Dec 16 2004, 09:10 PM)

"I think there are enough representatives of Hlaalu here for all of Vvardenfell. As for what brings me here, what else could it be but Loranna?" Then he adds under his breath, "and I'm a bit of a thief, and that only works in cities." He chuckles, then says to Tharivor, "That Bosmer sure is taking Dante through his paces. You missed Illidan's dance on the table by the way, he even had a Khajiit for a partner, both of them drunk out of their skulls!"

Posted by: Loranna Dec 17 2004, 07:29 AM

QUOTE(Girai_Harkaanius @ Dec 17 2004, 01:13 AM)

Girai smiles at her sadly. "I pray we will both be alive to see that day." With a brief joyful glint in his eye he smiles, speaks several words, and disappears.

Once Girai is gone Loranna's face becomes a mask of dour pondering, as she thinks about what she just learned.

The Moon Riever, from what she knew of it, was a deadly weapon - even in the hands of a novice swordsman it could wreck havoc. Whoever went against Maranda would need to be capable of avoiding getting hit - and she remembers Maranda's liking of summons, which only made things worse. And that, of course, presumed that Maranda had no other mortal allies ...

Not noticing Maranda sweeping out of the room, and only paying slight heed to the stir Mirae causes, Loranna goes looking for Allie or Aricyn, feeling it's time to talk now, rather than just wait ...

Posted by: Archeopterix Dec 17 2004, 07:30 AM

a little voice chirps out from the tree*

Loranna's going to start a continuation of this thread....