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Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 07:40 PM

Loranna takes her new partner's hand and walks with him to the dance floor ...

Harg wonders at how this one woman did not laugh at him; he scratches the bowl on his head and frowns ...

Darius moves to greet more late comers ...

( ... and we're off, again! )

(Edit: The original thread can be found here: http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8469 )

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 22 2004, 07:41 PM

*leaves Darius' company*

He seems a bit detached...and ecentric.

*walks over into the main ballroom and watches from a distance...trying to find the movers-and-shakers of the land*

Posted by: Aki Sep 22 2004, 07:43 PM

QUOTE

*Genjii notices the strange ring on Reichi's finger*

"what manner of ring is that?" Genjii thought

Reichi noticed Genjii staring at the ring and mentally cursed.Why didn't he wear a glove? Bah..

Posted by: Celezar Sep 22 2004, 07:43 PM

*Shifts his wait from foot to foot uncomfortably while tapping his spear nervously on the floor*

"So absent minded....always absent minded....always late...late, late, late..."

*pulls a small leather pouch from his grey robe and marvels at the trinkets within*

"Yet, somehow the detour was worth it."

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 07:45 PM

Arynel walks up behind the Bosmer fingering through a small leather pouch.

"What do you have there, my good mer?"

Posted by: One87xe Sep 22 2004, 07:45 PM

*One motions to Genjii...who appears to be having a conversation with someone...One, Ami, and Genjii (after excusing himself) walk towards the westernmost sitting room*

"Whats wrong Master" Ami asked "are we leaving already?"

"No, but we need to talk about something...Genjii you set the Mark for the Inn right?"

"Yes Master One" Genjii replied

"Good, c'mon we have to leave temporarily"

*One casts the Recall spell and all three disappear...Ryx sees this unfolding and casts the same for her and Yrx*

Posted by: Aki Sep 22 2004, 07:47 PM

reichi watches the strange person leave with several others.Odd...he thinks and takes another big swig of the brandy."S'good sthuff.."

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 07:49 PM

Arynel watches Reichi take another drink of liquor.

"I don't know if he should be doing that..." The Breton whispers.

Posted by: B Sep 22 2004, 07:49 PM

B takes a few steps back from the table and looks around the room.

Posted by: Celezar Sep 22 2004, 07:50 PM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Sep 22 2004, 07:55 PM)

Arynel walks up behind the Bosmer fingering through a small leather pouch.

"What do you have there, my good mer?"

"Er....eh...nothing....nothing really..."

*realizes he's still displaying the trinkets for all to see"

"Acutaly...I'm not quite sure myself...how about a looksey, perhaps you would know, eh?"

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 07:53 PM

"No, sorry, but I'm no expert on artifacts myself." Arynel answers the Bosmer.

"I could take a look if you'd like, but I can't promise I'll now what they are...I also have a trinket of my own..."

Posted by: Iudas Sep 22 2004, 07:54 PM

tap
tap

tap

( snatches of conversations waft through the evening --- whispered voices here, honeyed words there, potential amours and potential detours ---
tap
tap

tap
( ballroom pace not so fast as to look hurried, not so slow as to impede --- the white staff had its many uses --- dim eyes hide nothing --- aromas of fine food and strong drink mix and meld with the various odours of musk and mer and man and beast of telvanni bug musk and its richer variants --- the tinkle of glasses --- the murmurs that separate into threads and the threads into conflicting intentions and changes in the balances...)
tap
tap

tap

"Ah good evening Host." "My name is Iudas." "It was kind yes kind of you to invite me to this soiree." "I recall your elevation to Prefect those many years ago ... " "Yes most kind of you."

Posted by: Celezar Sep 22 2004, 07:56 PM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Sep 22 2004, 08:03 PM)

"No, sorry, but I'm no expert on artifacts myself." Arynel answers the Bosmer.

"I could take a look if you'd like, but I can't promise I'll now what they are...I also have a trinket of my own..."

"Well...thats quite alright dear boy, a mystery among the clueless never hurt, eh?"

*bows graciously*

"The name's Celezar, Celezar Artay, treasure hunter extrodinare, now lets see this trinket of yours..."

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 07:57 PM

QUOTE(Celezar @ Sep 22 2004, 08:06 PM)

"Oh well..." The Breton says nervously. "I, I, its a blessing is all...just a blessing...for, eh, sneezing."

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 07:58 PM

Chiaro re-enters the hall and steps up to the refreshment table. Using Detect Enchantment, she checks the food for enchantments similar to the ones that apparently affected everyone the night before. Settling on a serving of crabmeat and some bread, she filled a plate and grabbed some punch.

She wanders into the various side rooms while taking small bites of the crabmeat and bread. Stepping into the library she takes the opportunity to browse through the impressive collection of books and notes on atiquities.

Posted by: Aki Sep 22 2004, 07:58 PM

Reichi looks at the bottle of liqour and thinks Wait should i get this drunk so soon?
oh course you should!It'll be fun! said another voice in his head.
That sounds- wait a minute who're you?
Uh..you conscience!Yeh that it.
no..i know you..
No you don't.
You ate my horse!
Uhh..

Reichi waited for a full minute waiting for the other voice to respond.Apparently while the ring prevented transformation, it didn't keep some influence of the Wolf from his mind.Maybe it was the Liqour, it must of lowered his ability to resist, and the ring was mostly what was holding back the transformation now.Reichi put the bottle back grabbed a piece of bread, which he began to chew on. gotta stay clear-headed..can't be getting drunk and doing...stuff....

Posted by: Celezar Sep 22 2004, 08:00 PM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Sep 22 2004, 08:07 PM)

"Oh well..." The Breton says nervously. "I, I, its a blessing is all...just a blessing...for, eh, sneezing."

"Eh?"

"Nonsense, whats a secret between a Breton and a senile Bosmer?"

"Come now, lets have a looksey here."

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 22 2004, 08:01 PM

*leaves the ballroom and primary meeting places*

This is rather uninteresting...I think I might beable to find something elsewhere that would suit my needs.

*checks behind tapestries quicky for any hidden people or doors*

Nothing...if anything, the library has what I need.

*leaves the hallway and goes into the library*

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 08:03 PM

QUOTE(Celezar @ Sep 22 2004, 08:10 PM)

"Eh?"

"Nonsense, whats a secret between a Breton and a senile Bosmer?"

"Come now, lets have a looksey here."

"No, sorry." Arynel says backing away from the Bosmer. "I'm afraid I don't trust you well enough, I'm afraid I don't trust anyone well enough to show them my, eh, blessing."

The Breton's hand slides towards his pocket.

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 08:06 PM

Chiaro looks toward the person entering the library.

"This is quite an impressive collection. Are you looking for anything in particular?" she inquires of the new occupant of the room.

Posted by: swrdphantom Sep 22 2004, 08:06 PM

As Methiris wanders around, listening to the topics that people are talking about, he starts to wonder about what occured the night before.
All that happened must have been quite a sight to see. I wonder what it was? I've seen many strange things before, and will again in the future unfortunately. This, however, isn't the place to ponder that subject.
I'll have to find someone to join in conversation with, but who though?
Methiris looks over the crowd, trying to find someone that looks like he or she could tell an interesting tale that he hasn't heard before.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 08:07 PM

QUOTE(FireMaster @ Sep 22 2004, 08:11 PM)

As FireMaster mutters and heads off, the red-haired maid Elaine watches him go with mild interest; her old instincts had pegged him as one to keep an eye on, though her night till now had been spent in smoothing egos and reassuring children that it was safe to play ...

Hmm, why not? she thinks, taking a tray of finger foods to bring to the library.

Harg, meanwhile, scowls; his friend Samson sighs, saying "Easy big guy ..."

Posted by: Celezar Sep 22 2004, 08:10 PM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Sep 22 2004, 08:13 PM)

*shrugs*

"So be it then, boy I wont pester you further about this...ah...blessing of yours."

"Say now, I'm not much one for dancing how about we find a quieter spot to lounge, besides that one over there, the one with the odd ring...he neither looks well nor safe."

*stares at the ring, noticing similar designs on his spear to that of the ring flashes of cold and foreign places ran through Celezar's mind the voice of Hiricine still rang clear in in his thoughts*

"Nonsense...." Celezar told himself as he shook his head.

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 22 2004, 08:10 PM

QUOTE(Chiaroscuro @ Sep 22 2004, 08:16 PM)

Chiaro looks toward the person entering the library.

"This is quite an impressive collection. Are you looking for anything in particular?" she inquires of the new occupant of the room.

*looks at Chiaro*

Nothing in particular. Besides, I'm here on behalf of the Elder Council...looking into some of Darius', shall we say, less desirable, actions...and I'm not quite privy to tell you exactly what though.

[EDIT:it isnt FireMaster...its Erenius...for future reference.]

Posted by: Xanathar Sep 22 2004, 08:13 PM

*a small explosion comes in the middle of the room, leaving lots of smoke with an awfully smell, and surprised some of the nearby guests*

*an altmer pops up from the smoke*

(cough) (cough) This teleportation spell never works properly.

*he sees everyone are looking at him*

*he composes himself*

Greetings everyone, I am truly sorry for this lots of smoke.

*he waves his hands trying to remove the smoke*

I leave early last time when duties called, so I missed the Attrebus' action, that floating sleeping horse and the Mad God's show. (cough) Hopefully I can see more great events here now.

*he withdraws to nearly pillar, with still coughing*

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 08:13 PM

QUOTE(Celezar @ Sep 22 2004, 08:20 PM)

"Ah, that one. I'm keeping my eye on that one, but from a distance you see." Arynel says with a slight smile.

"If you excuse me I'd like some time to think."

The Breton turns and walks off towards the garden.

Posted by: Aki Sep 22 2004, 08:14 PM

Reichi blinked at the mention of the word ring.By now he was sure someone was talking about him, unless someone else had a equally iinteresting ring.Reichi ate his beard listening for a further mention of a 'ring'.Watching a sa altmer teleported into the room in a puff of smoke.

Posted by: Chex Sep 22 2004, 08:15 PM

Somewhere in a back room, dragged there by several servants...Maji awakes.

"Oog...Eh?"
*she finds the door in the darkness, and stumbles out*
"Hmmm. It would seem the festivities have started without me."
*She makes her way to the hall, trying to smooth her crumpled robe, and noticing the larger stain on the sleeve*

Posted by: Telemachus Sep 22 2004, 08:16 PM

Having grown tired of waiting, Nira shrugged and clomped away. "Hmm...maybe he's not the mischief type..." She thought. That wasn't about to change the Dark Elf's questionable plan. Nira discreetly mixed Coda Flower with Trama Root, taking care with the proportions and removing the slightly toxic leaves of the flowers. She withdrew a vial from her wrap, glanced about, and drank the contents.

She faded from sight.

Slipping out of her cumbersome boots, Nira crept silently toward the refreshments. She gave her newly made levitation potion a quick, practiced shake, and dumped it into the punch bowl. A Breton woman was the first to fall victim to the Alchemist's prank. Taking a dainty sip of the spiked punch, she grimaced slightly at the taste. After setting her goblet down, she trotted back to her group. Another guest took a glass, this time a decrepit Imperial. Then another, and another. Nira knew that guests would soon be floating about like Netch in a strong breeze. She also realized that her invisiblity potion would soon wear off.

Slipping on her boots, she reluctantly made her way toward the door. Nira wasn't particularly keen on the idea of getting caught, so she made her way into town to check out the local night life. She wasn't seen for the rest of the evening.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 08:17 PM

Darius coughs politely, waving a cloud of smoke out of his face. "Welcome back, my friend," he says, going up to him.

Quietly, he says " ... Though perhaps next time, you could aim the teleport outside, near the front gate? Better air circulation and all, you know."

He flashes a winning smile.

"Mutton's running low ..." someone calls out, and Darius grimaces.

"Fetch some more!" he calls out, as servants start rushing toward the floating guests with expresisons of worry ...

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 08:17 PM

Chiaro introduces herself to the newcomer.

"My name is Chiaro. I spend most of my time chasing down smugglers along the coastlines. The number of artifacts that show up in private collections astounds me, and I hear our host has an impressive collection, too.

I do sometimes wonder what his sources are..." she says, fishing for more information on the real reason this gentleman is here.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 08:17 PM

"Reichi has a ring, it's hiding his secrets." Arynel whispers as he steps into the garden. "Celezar also appears to have some secrets of his own."

The Breton picks a coda flower and examins it.

"I too have my secrets, the forenight was strange, perhaps this eve will be more so."

Posted by: Aki Sep 22 2004, 08:18 PM

Reichi watches as several geusts began floating in the air.He blinked.How much did i drink before i stopped!?

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 22 2004, 08:21 PM

"If such is the case, I may as well introduce myself as well. I am Erenius, an assistant to Councilman Pratorn, of the Elder Council," Erenius said. "Anyway...you looking for a specific artifact...or just general contraband?"

*fingers the binding of a book, wiping some of the dust off of it*

Posted by: Chex Sep 22 2004, 08:21 PM

*Emerging, the nord woman stops and stares*
*Several guests are floating...And what's this? The mutton is low?*
"This shall have to be amended," she mutters with distaste.

Posted by: Celezar Sep 22 2004, 08:23 PM

*Celezar sits in a corner and continues to examine his trinkets*

"interesting...."

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 08:23 PM

At the mention of mutton being low Arynel snaps out of his trance. Casting an invisibility spell he charges into the ballroom and see's many guests floating through the air.

Posted by: Xanathar Sep 22 2004, 08:28 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 23 2004, 07:27 AM)

*red-faced embarassed, he speaks*

I agree my Lord, I'll try to teleport outside next time. I'll have to fix the spell incantation.

*he bows, and sees that the muttons are indeed running low. He goes to the table, takes a plate and fill it with the food*

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 08:29 PM

"Erenius, it's a pleasure to make your aquaintance. I've been looking mostly for rare artifacts of Dwemer manufacture. I've heard that there are some rather elaborate enchanted items floating around in these parts."

She holds forth a book describing a rumour of a ruin on the western coast of Morrowind, and some of the supposed objects that were hidden there before the disappearance of the Dwemer.

Posted by: Xanathar Sep 22 2004, 08:32 PM

*as the altmer devours the food, he notices that some guests are floating*

"What in Tamriel is going on here?"

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 22 2004, 08:33 PM

"Sounds interesting...and since we share a common goal, I suppose I can trust you. I look for something of dwemer manufacture as well...some sort of control device...plated with ebony."

*scans the room, looking for a large ebony goblet or similar object*

Posted by: swrdphantom Sep 22 2004, 08:33 PM

Methiris is impressed with the entrance of another Altmer. Interesting, now he knows how to make an entrance. Mayhaps I'll go and strike up a conversation with him?
As he starts to move, he notices guests starting to float for no apparent reason. Strange, I never saw anyone cast a spell, and I hope some prankster didn't ammend the drinks with rising force.
Or is this,.. something else?
He slows his breathing, and goes into a partial trance. After coming out of it, he mutters to himself, "That's strange, I can't see anything occuring like I'm used to. This is different, but ... interesting. I'll have to find a place to observe this, so I'll now that the facts are straight when I tell this as a story some time in the future.
"The House of Dancing in the Sky perhaps?"

Posted by: Iudas Sep 22 2004, 08:33 PM

tap
swish

swish

(hmmm I haven't felt this light in years...almost the perfect dancing weight )

( moving with an old man's efficient stroke Iudas reaches a chandelier and grabs ahold. )

"wonderful perch up here, view is probably fine too."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 08:35 PM

QUOTE(Xanathar @ Sep 22 2004, 08:42 PM)

*as the altmer devours the food, he notices that some guests are floating*

"What in Tamriel is going on here?"

Darius runs around, saying "It's all right peopl, it's all right; just a little prank, it seems ..."

Melauns comes up with a potion of dispel, which he starts doling out in small cups to those who need it ...

Posted by: Xanathar Sep 22 2004, 08:36 PM

Hey, I am floating as well...

Is this because of the food? Or another Mad God's show.

Posted by: Ash_Sage825 Sep 22 2004, 08:36 PM

Mavendas dancing with Loranna on the dance floor, the band continued playing a light waltz, he didn't take his eyes off her for a second, she was probably the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. In attempt to not make himself look stupid, the Dunmer attempted to make conversation.

"So Lady Loranna, what is your take on the events that took place, last night?"

He looks down and notices that they are floating at least three feat off the ground. He chuckles,

"Well that is certainly interesting."

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 08:37 PM

Arynel's invisibility wears off. Seeing Melauns offering up dispel potions, the Breton begins casting dispel on target towards several levitating guests.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 08:40 PM

QUOTE(Ash_Sage825 @ Sep 22 2004, 08:46 PM)

Loranna grins. "Lady Loranna ... I like how that sounds," she says, shaking her head. "But as for last night ... well, upon reflection, no one seemed to be in serious trouble, at least so long as no one did anything ... rash ..."

She gets a thoughtful look for a moment. " ... Though maybe those who were affected did not think it so; tell me, if you had partaken of that food, how do you think you would have felt ...?"

Her expression is oddly earnest.

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 22 2004, 08:41 PM

*Dances.... On the ceiling*
Hm. It's getting too warm up here.
*Falls, somehow landing on a column instead of the floor*
Xerxes!
*Lands on the floor after a second try*
I knew I should've spent more time on this spell... Anyways.
*Walks over to the refreshments table and reaches under it*
*Pulls a blue and green glass staff off the bottom*
Now to chat.
*Wanders towards a Dunmer with funny hair and a nervous disposition*
Reichi, have you ever been to Glenmoril, High Rock?

Posted by: Solin Sep 22 2004, 08:42 PM

Solin woke from his trance by way of an abrupt sneeze, someone had been talking to him. After hearing for the fifth time that Lady Orinus (or was it Ormina? Nevermind he didn't really care) was sneaking out her manor with at night and oh who could she be meeting with? - he had stopped paying attention to his compainions conversations and lost himself by gazing into the fuild that filled his goblet. Cursing himself, he turned to look for the Dunmer who had been chatting with him a few moments ago, shouldn't have let his boredom get the better like that. She was gone though.

Of course he quickly forgot the incident when several of the guests started drifting by.

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 08:45 PM

"Ebony?" muses Chiaro, "I don't think I've seen anything plated with ebony in here. Perhaps when they start showing the artifacts that they are planning to auction tonight we can look more closely at the storerooms."

"I think we've lingered in here long enough. Time to rejoin the party before anyone gets suspicious. Would you honour me with a dance?"

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 22 2004, 08:46 PM

"Certainly, Chiaro."

*offers Chiaro his arm*

"If we may"

Posted by: Xanathar Sep 22 2004, 08:47 PM

Arynel, thank you for the dispelling spell. I really want to know what made me float.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 08:48 PM

"I would like to know myself." Arynel answers the librarian.

Posted by: Aki Sep 22 2004, 08:50 PM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep 22 2004, 08:51 PM)

"Glenmoril, high rock?Nope.never been there...Mostly stay Around Morrowind, Never past further west than Cyrodil."Reichi stated while scratching his head.He wondered what Glenmoril had to do with anything.Wasn't High Rock where Bretons lived?

Posted by: Love_From_Above Sep 22 2004, 08:50 PM

Love-From-Above removes a small golden cone from his ear, scratching his chin thoughtfully.

It sounds as if a fair bit of business is to be had here...

The crafty old Argonian, slipped through the crowd for the table where the tray of mutton sat. Slipping a fine ring off a hungry nobleman's finger as he reached into the pile of meat would be as easy as comberry pie.

Comberry pie always comes first though...

The Argonian resigned himself to sitting alone at a table, stuffing his face with comberry pie and watching the scene occuring in the Hall. He had always fulfilled the role of an observer. It made him feel safe and worry free.

Besides, he was too old and "dignified" to be caught floating about the air like some Breton child on a potion binge.

No, he would just sit and wait for Zenithar's light to point him towards progress... and hopefully a profit.

Posted by: Ash_Sage825 Sep 22 2004, 08:51 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 22 2004, 08:50 PM)

"Are you questioning me, Lady Loranna? Or asking an opinion? I personally think the Prince of Madness can manipulate the mind through any medium."

He looks down and notices now the height has grown to twelve feet,

"Well it also looks that he can manipulate air as well. Or have I drank too much again?"

Posted by: B Sep 22 2004, 08:52 PM

B leaves to attend to other matters. As he leaves, he mutters to himself, "I bet something exciting will happen while I’m gone. Something exciting always happens when I’m not around."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 08:56 PM

QUOTE(Ash_Sage825 @ Sep 22 2004, 09:01 PM)

"I was asking, how would you feel if you knew you were ballooning up like a ... well, a newborn netch," Loranna says, frowning slightly. " ... And I think that was just someone spiking the punch ..."

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 08:57 PM

Chiaro takes Erenius' arm and heads to the dancefloor.

"After a couple of dances, perhaps we can seperate and check some of the other rooms. We could compare notes later, in the garden?"

Allowing herself to sink into the music, she lets her feet follow the patterns without thought, while still pondering the artifact they are seeking.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 08:59 PM

Arynel walks into a sideroom and begins reading http://www.til.gamingsource.co.uk/mwbooks/on_artaeum.shtml

Posted by: Chex Sep 22 2004, 09:05 PM

*The nord woman sighs*
'How droll this is...I would liven it up...but I've never been one to cause mischeif...'
"Hmmmm..."
*She walks quietly to the kitchen, decided to pilfer some food from the chefs*

But the door to the kitchen is barred, and cannot be forced to open.

Posted by: Ash_Sage825 Sep 22 2004, 09:07 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 22 2004, 09:06 PM)

"I was asking, how would you feel if you knew you were ballooning up like a ... well, a newborn netch," Loranna says, frowning slightly. " ... And I think that was just someone spiking the punch ..."

"Well anything is possible." he responded.

"Amazingly I have, now that I can think back to a party in the royal court a sorcerrer had some fun with the royal family, we all were mad for quite some time. Don't feel I don't trust you Lady Loranna I just am suspicious of everyone." He looks over at the window and notices the time. "Well milady I am afraid I must end this, I need to retire for the night. It was an honor to dance with you, and I hope to see you tomorrow." He gingerly kisses her hand and departs from dance hall.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 09:09 PM

QUOTE(Ash_Sage825 @ Sep 22 2004, 09:17 PM)

"Well anything is possible." he responded.

"Amazingly I have, now that I can think back to a party in the royal court a sorcerrer had some fun with the royal family, we all were mad for quite some time. Don't feel I don't trust Lady Loranna I just am suspicious of everyone." He looks over at the window and notices the time. "Well milady I am afraid I must end this, I need to retire for the night. It was an honor to dance with you, and I hope to see you tomorrow." He gingerly kisses her hand and departs from dance hall.

Loranna is left, frowning ...

" ... He never answered my question ..."

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 09:11 PM

Chiaro notices a woman trying to enter the kitchen and struggling with the door. Surely the cooks aren't trying to hide anything, she thinks. Perhaps a closer look is in order....

She excuses herself from Erenius and moves toward the kitchen door.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 09:11 PM

Returning the book to its shelf, Arynel stands up and enters the dance hall. He considers asking an attractive altmer servant to dance, but then walks out to the garden.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 09:13 PM

QUOTE(Chiaroscuro @ Sep 22 2004, 09:21 PM)

The cooks inside the kitchen yell out "No scraps for you! Go away!"

Samson, noting the activity, walks toward the kitchens.

Posted by: Chex Sep 22 2004, 09:15 PM

Her venture found out, Maji quickly scurries away from the door, mortified.

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 22 2004, 09:15 PM

I've heard they can fix all kinds of things there in Glenmoril. That's all. Thought maybe they could help you with your nervousness.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 09:16 PM

Arynel stares at the stars with awe, at the moons. The smell off the gardens flora fill his nostrils. He reaches into his pocket, and pulls out an exquisit ring. Holding it up in the air, he notices how it reflects the starlight. He smiles and shutters simultaneously, then returns the ring to his pocket.

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 09:18 PM

Chiaro, noticing Samson, moves on a tangent toward the refreshment table. Looking around for a moment to see if anyone looks interesting enough to talk with, he eye lights on the striking silver-haired Nord in the beautiful gold dress.

Posted by: Aki Sep 22 2004, 09:26 PM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep 22 2004, 09:25 PM)

I've heard they can fix all kinds of things there in Glenmoril. That's all. Thought maybe they could help you with your nervousness.

"Nervousness?Heh...sure...im sure they have a potion for something like that.They have it in Elsewyr too!Its called moon sugar and skooma!Those relax you...i think.."Reichi said smirking.
I bet breton tastes like chickenThe voice said.
No..Chicken tastes like chicken.Not bretons.
Wanna bet?
Your a voice in my head..what could you possibily bet me?
Good point.
With that the voice ceased again.

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 22 2004, 09:28 PM

*Notices the commotion by the kitchen and wanders over to solve it*
HaltHaltHaltHaltHaltHaltHaltHaltHaltHaltHaltHaltHalt!
*Pokes Maji, watching her turn into a cat, then a rat, then a hat, then a bat and finally back into Maji again*
Take that and tha---Oh my. This isn't my staff.
*Realizes the implications of that*
Somebody tampered with my staff! Who did this!?!

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 09:29 PM

Darius sighs and takes another sip of brandy, satisified that the current crises are taken care of. He looks around, wondeinrg if anyone needs to speak with him.

" ... You know, dancing and all is fun, but I'm feeling like a spot of horseshoes ..." he mutters. "Hmm; who'd be interested in a game, with a little prize for the winner?"

Then he heard Nelacar roar, and gulped some more brandy. "Harg, Samson ..."

Loranna wanders, looking for someone to talk to ... upon hearing Nelacar, she looks over, emerald eyes narrowing as she sees what's going on ...

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 09:32 PM

With a wave of his hand and pouch appears in Arynel's hands.

"People are way too unimaginative with conjuration spells." He chuckles.

He places several plant specimens in the pouch, and with a flash of light it disappears.

The Breton leaves the garden and walks into the dance hall.

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 09:33 PM

Chiaro watches Darius looking around and muttering to himself. Catching the word horseshoes she brightens and approaches the generous host.

"Did I hear you mention a game of horseshoes?" she askes. "I would love a quick game or two." She smiles disarmingly while thinking she would take advantage of her keen skill with throwing as part of her markmanship.

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 22 2004, 09:34 PM

Y'know, never in all my 3000-odd years have I seen a green-eyed nord. Nor have I seen such a beautiful-looking one in that time.
*Shifts his left eye a little to remove a fleck of sand in it*

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 09:37 PM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep 22 2004, 09:44 PM)

Y'know, never in all my 3000-odd years have I seen a green-eyed nord. Nor have I seen such a beautiful-looking one in that time.
*Shifts his left eye a little to remove a fleck of sand in it*

Loranna turns to look at Nelacar, her expression inscrutable ...

... Point ... she thinks to herself, walking over to him and caressing his cheek.

"Perhaps, my dear," she says quietly, adding under her breath What am I going to do with you ... now you must really make me feel special, my dear ...

She leans into a hug, closing her eyes ...

Posted by: Chex Sep 22 2004, 09:41 PM

"Erm..*meow**squeak**hatness**squeak**erm*

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 22 2004, 09:54 PM

*Leans into the hug while secretly slipping a rose into Loranna's hair*
I'll settle this business concerning my staff later. Shall we dance again?

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 09:56 PM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep 22 2004, 10:04 PM)

*Leans into the hug while secretly slipping a rose into Loranna's hair*
I'll settle this business concerning my staff later. Shall we dance again?

Loranna smiles, her eyes lazily half-opening and letting their lovely blue hue show.

"I'm yours for the dance," she says, smiling prettily, almost girlishly.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 09:56 PM

Out of the corner of his eye Arynel see's a pretty Imperial servant smiling at him.

"Shall we dance, my dear?" The Breton asks.

The young lady sheepishly holds out her hand and the two stroll together onto the dance floor.

Posted by: Attrebus Sep 22 2004, 10:01 PM

*Attrebus notices the commotion near Nelacar. "The wabbajack? Here? Perhaps the Mad God has paid another visit." Attrebus walks over to Nelacar.*

"Sorry to interrupt, my good Sir, but do you mind if I have a look at your staff?"

Posted by: El_Ahrairah Sep 22 2004, 10:02 PM

AWWWWW---I just love the gushy parts.

A number of guests have dropped their diversions to gawk at the two lovers. Perhaps love is the best thing in the world.

If only there was someone for me. Well, all the poetry in the wheel could only contain the sonnets from my lips.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 10:02 PM

Meanwhile ...

"Changed into a hat?" Darius asks Samson.

"And a rat," Harg rumbles.

"Plus a cat ..." Samson sighs.

"Drat ..." Drius grumbles, downing his brandy. 'Only one thing can do that ..."

"Well we saw where it was at," Samson points out. "We could ask the guy to scat ..."

"The Fist of Harg does not like all that 'at'" Harg says.

"Fine; go talk to the ... er, person responsible ..." Darius says, sighing again. "Mother goddess, help us ..."

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 10:05 PM

Arynel suddenly stops dancing, the young imperial maiden looks at him strangly.

"I have to go." He says in a monotone fashion.

He heads towards the commotion.

"Wa..." he begins, but shuts his mouth to avoid attracting HIS attention.

Posted by: Aki Sep 22 2004, 10:06 PM

Reichi chuckled as he listened toi Darius,Samson and Harg speaking."Heh....almost sounde dlike something out of a poem or something..Cat, rat, hat , drat.Heheehe."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 22 2004, 10:06 PM

Allerleirauh was having a lovely time. It seemed to her that every party needed floating guests; she almost regretted the potion of magic resistence she had taken earlier, which meant the spiked punch had no effect on her. Why did she feel so sure the punch was safe?

She gradually became aware of the conversation. Oh, great merciful heavens, they're rhyming. So it begins.

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 10:09 PM

Chiaro decides to wander off and talk to the stunning silver-haired lady at the refreshment table while waiting for the horseshoe round to get underway.

"Hi," she says brightly, "my name is Chiaro. Would you mind telling me name of your seamstress? She does wonderful work."

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 22 2004, 10:11 PM

*Kisses Loranna on the cheek while he dances onto the floor with her*
Weren't your eyes just green? Not that they look any worse.

Posted by: Solin Sep 22 2004, 10:14 PM

Solin stands nearby as the couple's dance is interrupted by Attrebus. He wished he hadn't snubbed the Dunmer who had greeted him earlier, boredom was wearing on his mind. Finding the disturbance caused by Attrebus's interruption infinitly more interesting than his current company he quickly begs forgivness and wanders closer to the Imperial and the pair of dancers.

Posted by: One87xe Sep 22 2004, 10:15 PM

*The Seducer Yrx reappears with her are One, Ami and her sister (clan sister) Ryx...One and Ami make their way towards the doorway wondering whats happened in their absence...One notices smoke and people saying "Wabbajack"
and wonders what games are afoot*

"You there" to a passing servant girl

"Do you know whats goi- hey!!! Your that servant girl from last night...why didn't you just tell me the facilities were down the hall and to the right?"

"I err...I'm new here...yeah thats it" she replies

"I hope Darius floggs you for your insolence-"

*One is quickly interupted by a blow to the back of the head by Ami*

"MASTER ONE" her words were angry "I must protest...do not let me catch you talking to another female like that throughout the rest of this evening...is that clear?"

*Rubbing back of head* "Yeah crystal clear"

*they proceed towards the door...this time the guard Attrebus is there but leaves most suddenly*

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 10:15 PM

Loranna smiles, and is about to answer Nelacar when Attrebus shows up ...

She turns to look at the guard, her expresison concerned and confused, her blue eyes blinking rapidly.

" ... Is there some problem Sir?" she asks, sheepishly.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 22 2004, 10:18 PM

Allerleirauh laughed, then realized that the Redguard woman had no idea her question was funny; this made her laugh harder.

"Oh, it's a long story," she said. "But this dress was made for me by order of my father, many years ago. I never knew what they did to it, but it's survived many slashings and stitchings as the fashions changed. This latest one I did myself, last night, after seeing how well dressed everyone is here. And needlecraft I learned at my mother's knee, may she rest in peace."

Posted by: Aki Sep 22 2004, 10:19 PM

Nord tastes like Beef.
Why do you continue to annoy me?
Cause im hungry!
Pfft...you had my horse you N'wah.
I want something that tastes good.
Are you saying my horse tasted bad?
no..just that Khajiit taste much sweeter.
Stop that!
What?
What your doing...get lost, you said you'd bet that Bretons tast elike chicken and still have nothing to bet.
Shutup!

Reichi continued his mental conversation while chew absently on a piece of Nix-hound meat.

Posted by: One87xe Sep 22 2004, 10:19 PM

*One and Ami follow the commotion inside and notice several guests are...floating(?)*

*walking towards the center of the dancehall One notices Reichi talking to himself, Ami looks at Reichi most confused*

"Excuse me...Reichi was it...whats going on?"

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 22 2004, 10:20 PM

*Glares at Attrebus*
I don't think it's very kind of you to interrupt us. Even if it was, my staff is by the refreshments.

Shall we continue, dear?

Posted by: Attrebus Sep 22 2004, 10:22 PM

*Attrebus notices the staff by the refreshments table.*

"My apologies, Sir, Madam.”

*Heads over to the table and grabs the staff.*

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 10:23 PM

"I AM impressed. To think such a dress would carry such a charmed life." Stiffling a grin, she pauses, "If I might ask, was your father an enchanter, as well?"

Thinking about a week long festival, Chiaro began to wonder how she could fill out her wardrobe to last.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 10:23 PM

Loranna turns and looks back at Nelacar, and for a second her eyes seem green instead of blue, and her expression much more mature.

"Just like that?" she asks, blinking as the light catches her face differently, revealing her looks to be girlish and her eyes to be blue after all.

Meanwhile, Harg glares at Attrebus, while Samson looks over at One's companions and raises his eyebrows ...

"Strange crew," he comments.

"The Fist of Harg is not pleased ..." Harg rumbles ...

Posted by: Chex Sep 22 2004, 10:25 PM

*Carefully wanders after Attrebus, intent on getting some explaination of the staff, and feeling rather dazed.*

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 22 2004, 10:25 PM

*Watches Attrebus drop the staff on his foot*
Must.... not.... LAUGH!

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 22 2004, 10:28 PM

QUOTE(Chiaroscuro @ Sep 22 2004, 09:33 PM)

"My father was..." Allie stopped in mid-sentence, aware that she must look foolish with her mouth hanging open. She forced herself to go on. "Able to command whatever he wanted."

She turned away, to hide her confusion, and saw Attrebus's accident with the staff.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 10:29 PM

Arynel too, eyed Attrebus and the staff.

"Could it be..." the Breton whispered. "HIS staff."

He reached into his pocket and smiled and shuttered simultaneously.

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 10:32 PM

Chiaro looked to see what had drawn her companion's attention, just catching the accident with the staff out of the corner of her eye.

"That staff looks familiar." she said with a bit of concern colouring her voice. "Where have I seen that before?"

Posted by: One87xe Sep 22 2004, 10:33 PM

*noticing the staff accident and turning from Reichi*

"Master One...is he...posessed?" Ami asked

"I dont know whats going on...it is rather...freaky"

"Maybe we should ask someone who isn't talking to themselves" she said half jokingly

"Maybe we should"

*making their way towards the sitting rooms...and looking at whatevers going on*

Posted by: Solin Sep 22 2004, 10:34 PM

Solin follows close behind Attrebus, intending to have a chat about the various weapons being brought into the hall by several of the guests. He watches with suprise as the staff slips from the Imperial's hands.

Posted by: One87xe Sep 22 2004, 10:38 PM

*The rather large 'Thump' of the strange staff catches One's attention he looks and finally notices the Staff*

"By Azura's grace...it cant be...can it"

"Is something the matter Master One?...Your not upset with me are you?...because I really di-" Ami started to say

"No no no its not you dear...its that"

*Ami whirls around to see what everyones staring at...her eyes light up with disbelief*

Posted by: Love_From_Above Sep 22 2004, 10:46 PM

Love-From-Above was just dozing off when there was suddenly a deafening silence. Having an attuned sense of heat variations, the argonian noticed that a number of the skinned ones were flushed.

Having a few past experiences with mass hysteria (it sort of runs in his species) Love-From-Above muttered to himself and evoked a small growl. Scanning the room he noticed a staff which appeared to be acting under a will of it's own...

Oh no. This can't be good.

Posted by: General_Crespin Sep 22 2004, 10:48 PM

The Dunmer stood outside the doors of the great hall, his head bowed in thought as the sounds of merriment from inside washed over him. Finally, he took a deep breath and pulled open the door. He walked inside and stopped, sidestepped so he was standing next to the door where he could look over the ball in quiet for a moment.

Those who actually noticed him enter were surprised and a little disquieted. Clad in a full suit of shining Indoril armor with a sword in its scabbard strapped to his waist, he stood out against most in their finery. His ebon hair barely brushed his pauldrons. A gruesome scar marred his grim face, running from his forehead down through his left eye to end at the corner of his mouth. A smaller scar paralleled it, but ended at the eye. Gazing around the room, his molten eyes caught sight of his host, Lord Darius. With swift strides he cut through the crowd and halted in front of Darius. "My lord, may I introduce myself. Sir Deh'kohn Rotherane, Knight-Adventurer of Vvardenfell. I am honoured to accept your invitation. I apologize for my armor, but I may have to leave unexpectedly, I regret that I can not say why."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 10:51 PM

QUOTE(General_Crespin @ Sep 22 2004, 10:58 PM)

The Dunmer stood outside the doors of the great hall, his head bowed in thought as the sounds of merriment from inside washed over him. Finally, he took a deep breath and pulled open the door. He walked inside and stopped, sidestepped so he was standing next to the door where he could look over the ball in quiet for a moment.

Those who actually noticed him enter were surprised and a little disquieted. Clad in a full suit of shining Indoril armor with a sword in its scabbard strapped to his waist, he stood out against most in their finery. His ebon hair barely brushed his pauldrons. A gruesome scar marred his grim face, running from his forehead down through his left eye to end at the corner of his mouth. A smaller scar paralleled it, but ended at the eye. Gazing around the room, his molten eyes caught sight of his host, Lord Darius. With swift strides he cut through the crowd and halted in front of Darius. "My lord, I am honoured to accept your invitation. I apologize for my armor, but I may have to leave unexpectedly, I regret that I can not say why."

Darius tries valiantly to pull his brain out of the thought of "WABBAJACK LOOSE!" and into "New Guest - In Full Armor ..."

"Uh; welcome, avoid the Wabbajack, and sorry to hear that," Darius says quickly. "Don't touch the wooden bowl, I'm sure a simple peace bonding and talk with my guards will clear everything up, I don't believe we've met, and careful, there's a spot of madness in the air ..."

Melanus is rallying the servants for what promises to be a true mess ...

Posted by: Attrebus Sep 22 2004, 10:53 PM

*The staff lands on Attrebus' foot before he could stop it. A small spark followed by a puff of smoke transforms the Imperial into Dremora. A gasp comes from the crowd at the sight of the Daedroth appearing in the centre of the room. The staff continues to fall, catching the Dremora on the thigh. Another spark and a puff of smoke reveals a new form - this time of a large rat. The staff finally falls to the ground, catching the rat on the tail. Again, a spark and a puff of smoke reveals Attrebus once again. Bewildered, Attrebus picks up the staff again (this time making sure it's not dropped) and continues to a side room to study it.*

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 10:54 PM

"It's HIS, it's HIS, it has to be!" Arynel says, sweat pouring from his brow. "It's Wabbajack! And here I stand with HIS blessing in my pocket."

Posted by: General_Crespin Sep 22 2004, 10:54 PM

Deh'kohn raised an eyebrow. The man looked harried, and now that he took a closer glance around the room, he understood why. "Indeed... I would be glad to offer my assisstance in the 'capture' of the Wabbajack, if you wish."

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 10:55 PM

Chairo looks around, scanning the crowd and seeing shocked disbelief and realisation on many faces.

This is NOT good, she thinks to herself. That "thing" is going to cause a world of grief very shortly, I'm afraid.

Turning to Allie, she asks "Is that guard able to deal with...um...'it' safely?"

Posted by: One87xe Sep 22 2004, 10:56 PM

*Both One and Ami look quite puzzled*

"Th-th-...He jus...uhh" she was at a loss for words "H-How about that drink now Master One"

*Mouth wide open in shock*

"Err...yes...must drink...alot"

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 10:57 PM

Loranna turns away and covers her face with her hands, trying to stifle a slightly hysterical laugh.

Darius pulls out three bottles of brandy and starts downing them.

Samson runs after Harg, who ...

"The Fist of Harg will enjoy this!" Harg cries, his fist pulled back to smite the Dremora ... " ... Wait; huh ..." he wonders as Attrebus sees him barreling down ...

Posted by: Chex Sep 22 2004, 10:59 PM

*backs away from commotion..and Harg...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 22 2004, 11:01 PM

QUOTE(Chiaroscuro @ Sep 22 2004, 10:05 PM)

"I don't believe any of us are," Allerleirauh said. "I'm more concerned about him dealing with Harg..."

Posted by: swrdphantom Sep 22 2004, 11:01 PM

Methiris takes note of all of the occurances- a Nord woman changing forms, strange rhyming, and a Cyrodiil guard changing forms. Did I hear them say Wabbajack? This makes things more interesting. I'll have to retrieve my journal from the inn so I can remember everything.
He leaves silently, so as to avoid being noticed.
After getting his journal and returning, he finds that the door is locked to him.
"This is nice, locked out. By fate or by choice, the question is.
"Sigh, I'll just return to the inn for the night and write down what I know so far, and return early tomorrow to learn what I missed."

Posted by: Solin Sep 22 2004, 11:04 PM

A bit stunned by the series of transformations that had just occured before him Solin stops momentarily. His red eyes follow Attrebus as he retreats from the main hall as the large, now confused Nord guard closes on him.

Closing his mouth, he sets his well nursed goblet down on a nearby table and wonders whether he should follow...

Posted by: Attrebus Sep 22 2004, 11:05 PM

*Attrebus notices Harg's fist heading towards him and neatly side-steps the clumsy blow.*

"Stay your hand Master Harg; there is no longer a threat here."

Posted by: One87xe Sep 22 2004, 11:09 PM

*finally making it to where Genjii had left the Dagoth Brandy...not at all shocked to see it gone*

"I knew we should've gotten two bottles"

"It's quite alright Master" Ami stated "I have this"

*Pulls what appears to be a small flask from the back of her skirt*

"I've been saving this for a special occasion anyways...and you cant get more special than whats going on here" Ami said

*pours a large amount in a Goblet...tips the flask to her lips*

"Umm...yeah thanks...eeegg...you know this is warm right?"

*continuing to sip from the Goblet and flask near the table*

Posted by: General_Crespin Sep 22 2004, 11:10 PM

Sorry, this got posted somehow without my noticing.

Deh'kohn bowed swiftly and turned around. He walked slowly in the direction of the drinks table. In the armor of the Indoril, any drinking would not be well received in Vivec, but standing near it were two ladies, a Redguard in a sapphire dress, and a silver-haired woman clad in gold. He reached them, and bowed deeply. "My ladies. Forgive me if I intrude. Am I correct in believing that you are the Lady Allerleirauh, and you the Lady Chiaroscuro?"

Posted by: One87xe Sep 22 2004, 11:13 PM

"Is this guy daft?...he didn't even notice my pressence. Oh well Indoril's dont get out much anyways"

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 22 2004, 11:14 PM

*Stands by Attrebus, deciding not to let things get too chaotic*
Harg, you don't want this, do you? Calm down a little. "It" is now in the hands of a more experienced security member, so you have nothing to worry about.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 22 2004, 11:20 PM

"Oh good." Arynel breaths a sigh of relief. "It's gone..."

Exausted, the Breton disappears into a sideroom, and begins reading http://til.gamingsource.co.uk/dfbooks/b065_wabbajack.shtml

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 11:22 PM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep 22 2004, 11:24 PM)

Harg would stop if it weren't for the force of inertia ...

CRASH!!! The bowl on Harg's head ends up burying itself into the crabmeat sandwich pile, and the wings on his back get covered in cromberry juice ...

"Tsk tsk ..." Melauns sighs, already moving in the cleanup teams ...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 22 2004, 11:22 PM

Allerleirauh glanced at the gentleman standing near her. She remembered a time when Ordinators had frightened her; now the sight of someone in Indoril armor was reassuring.

"There seems to be a little face off," she said. "And I don't trust a soul in this room with that thing, including myself. Let's see if we can persuade them to put it down."

Posted by: Attrebus Sep 22 2004, 11:24 PM

*Attrebus walks past Harg laying on the floor.*

"I'll also be taking this as evidence."

*The guard removes the bowl from Harg's head and continues into a private room.*

Posted by: One87xe Sep 22 2004, 11:25 PM

*Whispering*

"Ami !!...are you sure this was alcohol?"

"Of course Master One...why do you ask?" she questioned

"I think its a potion of invisibility"

"Huh...get out..." *noticing she cant see her hand* "Ehh...heh heh...well I could be wrong"

"So we've been standing here gradually going invisible...and you were going to say something when?"

"Heh...opps" Ami said

"C'mon...and you better hope Ryx and Yrx dont mistake us for Ancestor Ghosts...Err..."

*quickly making their way through the now dense crowd towards the door*

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 11:28 PM

QUOTE(Attrebus @ Sep 22 2004, 11:34 PM)

*Attrebus walks past Harg laying on the floor.*

"I'll also be taking this as evidence."

*The guard removes the bowl from Harg's head and continues into a private room.*

Darius's jaw hits the floor, and he nervously looks around ...

" ... Oh; no one's ballooning up," he says, sounding relieved. "Gues that part of the ritual was a joke ..."

Samson goes to help Harg up. "Here big guy; you can take the wings off now."

"The Fist of Harg ..." Harg rumbles, " ... is taking a nap ..."

Samson now has a deadweight Harg to hold up.

Loranna looks at Nelacar and gives him a small smile ...

Posted by: Chex Sep 22 2004, 11:34 PM

*Has found a comfy corner to nap in*
G'night all.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 22 2004, 11:39 PM

Allerleirauh followed Attrebus, glad to have company. She didn't want to confront him. But surely he knew as well as she did that this was no time to be running off alone. Anyone dealing with Sheogorath and his tools needed a reality check.

"Attrebus," she said, in as reasonable a tone as she could manage. "What do you plan to do with those?"

Posted by: Loranna Sep 22 2004, 11:44 PM

As people look on in utter shock, Darius thinks quickly ...

"Ladies and gentlemen, I propose a small diversion for our mutual relaxation," he says, raising his hands to get people's attention. "I happen to have a tapestry of no small worth, and I shall offer it to whoever manages to win in a game of horseshoes, to be played here and now outside. Whoever wins walks away with the prize! Of course, betting in small amounts is perfectly acceptable ..."

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 11:45 PM

Chiaro follows along with Allie, interested in seeing how this situation would play out but willing to take a hand should the need arise.

Posted by: Solin Sep 22 2004, 11:47 PM

Solin watched as Allerleirauh followed Attrebus carrying the wooden bowl off into a side room. Decision made he steps carefully around the large Nord guardsman, who appeared to be napping at the moment, towards the doorway through which the pair of familiar faces had just left. With a last glance at the ballroom he passed beyond the door.

Posted by: Attrebus Sep 22 2004, 11:48 PM

"Why, I'm going to find a way to destroy them!" Attrebus replied, in a matter of fact tone. "I know it won't detroy them forever, but it should hopfully remove any influence and interest Sheogorath has in this hall."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 22 2004, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(Attrebus @ Sep 22 2004, 10:58 PM)

Allerleirauh glanced at Chiaro, Solin, and the fellow in Indoril armor. As far as she could tell none of them seemed struck by the brilliance of the idea.

"The Wabbajack is an artifact," she said. "Even if you could break it, you would call down the certain curse of its creator. Does that sound like a good thing?"

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 22 2004, 11:57 PM

Chiaro looks at Attrebus like he'd lost his mind. "

And how do you propose to do that? Without bringing HIM even closer to us?"

Looking to Allie for support, she suggests a little bit of counsel might be in order before hasty actions brought nasty repercussions.

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 12:00 AM

[I]I'm not leaving. I really should clean up though. Aha![I]
*Nelacar murmurs something, causing an Altmer-sized pillar of smoke to form*
*The smoke clears, revealing a young Altmer*
Aiden, go help clean up.

Yes Master Nelacar.
*Grumbles*
Rrrrr... I always get stuck doing the dirtwork...

*Walks with Loranna to the game outside*
So, dear, what do you make of all this trouble?

Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 12:02 AM

*outside with Ryx and Yrx towards the Garden by the same tree One had "visited" last night...his impression still fresh in the Heather*

"97,98,99,100"

*the invisibility drink wears off making One and Ami visible again*

"Well that was a nice distraction...now lets go back and try this one more time shall we Ami?"

"Err- yes of course Master One" she said *reaches into Ryx's cape*
"I had forgotten with all the happenings that I had left it with Ryx...you'll forgive me of course?"

"Yeah fine lets go back inside and actually have a good time, please"

*The Entourage walks back toward the Entrance...where there seems to be another commotion*

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 12:03 AM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep 23 2004, 12:10 AM)

Loranna blushes a little, and sighs. " ... I'd say," she says in a sweet tone, "that it's becoming harder to tell who's truly the originator of the insanity now ... but when the yelling stops and people pick themselves up, there's no real harm done and the whole affair is kind of funny ..."

Posted by: Solin Sep 23 2004, 12:06 AM

Solin nods emphatically as Allerleirauh and the Redguard in the blue dress speak adding, "Even if you did manage to break the Mad God's staff, a waste of time and effort most likely, how then did it get here in the first place? He seems already firmly entrenched in this place if he can manifest it here or perhaps he had help in bringing it here. Regardless, I would think it a waste to attempt to destroy such an artifact."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 12:08 AM

"Solin makes a good point... how did the thing get here? Didn't it come from Nelacar?"

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 23 2004, 12:09 AM

"Yes, would it not be better to spend some time discovering how the artifact, and the bowl, got here? How was the Mad God able to affect the environment of this manor so easily?"

Chiaro was worried about how the links were achieved. "There are a number of people here who are relative strangers, myself included. Anyone could be providing the connection needed."

Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 12:13 AM

*Walking towards the Game which has formed outside...they take a place at the back and watch intentively. Genjii has returned from whatever errand he has run and joins them in the crowd*

"Glad you could make it back Genjii"

"Thank you Master One...heres the item you requested" answered Genjii

*Genjii hands One the wrapped item and watches in suspense as One opens the package...to reveal a large Nordic mug*

"Thank you Genjii. Ami I take it you have your affairs in order now?"

"Yes...Bob..." she replies and hands him the real flask

"Thats no longer amussing Ami"

"Heh, heh sorry Master One" Ami answers

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 12:16 AM

It came from me, yes, but I was told by one of my servants that I could find it under the table. I told him to leave it here, and he was disgruntled, so I thought nothing of it. Obviously, however, he is attempting to frame me as an agent of Sheogorath.
But onto lighter matters, our host has invited us all to a game! Come, let us drop such dark ponderings and engage in some fun for all!

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 12:21 AM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep 23 2004, 12:26 AM)

Loranna blinks, privately amazed at Nelacar's poise and aplomb.

... I have to see if this works ... she thinks, a small smirk coming to her face, which she takes pains to hide.

Darius, meanwhile, is organizing people into teams ...

Posted by: Attrebus Sep 23 2004, 12:26 AM

"I will do whatever it takes. Unless you have any ideas, I will ask the Mages' Guild for advice on the matter. In the mean time, perhaps performing a search for that old maid might be in order. How does that sound?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 12:33 AM

Allerleirauh considered. "The Mages' Guild - or maybe the Temple - sounds like the safest possible place. At any rate, it won't be under this roof."

Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 12:37 AM

"What is everyone talking about Master One?" she asked

"Probably about the Staff from earlier...now please hush so i can hear them"

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 12:44 AM

Perhaps the safest thing to do is not to let it grab your will in an icy grip of unease. Lighten up, have a little to drink.
*Pulls a bottle out of his robe*
Nobody's touched this in 500 years. If I recall, that's several times your lifetime. Care for a sip?
*Drinks some*
Have a shot, then reapproach the problem. That worked wonders back when I led patrols along the borders of the Aldmeri Dominion. We only lost because of Numidium.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 12:48 AM

Outside, Darius demonstrates how one throws a hoseshoe, and how one tries to get the shoe around the peg. Leaners count for one point while full ringers count as two, and anything within three inches counts as half a point in a fit of whimsy.

Darius sets up people in pairs, saying "This will be more interesting; the game goes by quick enough as it is ..."

Posted by: Love_From_Above Sep 23 2004, 12:56 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 22 2004, 11:54 PM)

He had been graciously granted many decades on the face of Tamriel, but never had Love-From-Above heard of this game of "horseshoes". The old thief knew quite a few games, especially the ones for making a quick buck at the tavern. Unfortunately the old argonian knew very little about shoes, let alone what to do with shoes a horse might wear.

Frantically Love-From-Above looked about the room for Elaine but she was nowhere to be found. Darius had quickly scurried off to apparently prepare the games and the shy argonian hesitated to speak aloud. And it would probably introduce a bit of vulnerability in a competitive game to ask for the nature of such.

Who would have known I could recover a thing such as a Cherim tapestry by playing a child's game? Nael would be thrilled, I'm sure..

EDIT: Love-From-Above is relieved to see Darius come in and usher the contestants outside for a quick demonstration. Love-From-Above's skill with the throwing stars was famous, or perhaps infamous in the underworld. Most argonians were gifted with such implements of battle, preferring stealth and guile to take down their foes. He was sure this would be a breeze unless there are people who actually practice this game on a regular basis... at least Darius isn't competing for his prize.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 01:03 AM

The party had adjourned to the horseshoe range.

"I'll be perfectly honest," Allie said. "I'm a poor shot with a bow and worse with a knife, and I've never played this game before. Anyone wanting to be my partner should know that on the front end."

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 23 2004, 01:05 AM

Chiaro is looking forward to taking on all these people. After years working with her father, the farrier, she has developed a keen skill that translated into an interest in throwing and distance weapons of all kinds.

She casually walks up to the Argonian and asks if he would be willing to partner her in this first round.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 01:06 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 23 2004, 01:13 AM)

"I'm about as good as you," Loranna says with a laugh, "but what say we women of the north band together, my Lady?"

Posted by: Solin Sep 23 2004, 01:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 23 2004, 12:13 AM)

"I'm afraid I must make a similar confession," Solin says, "My experience in throwing things goes no farther than the occasion bit of magika."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 01:11 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 23 2004, 12:16 AM)

"I'm about as good as you," Loranna says with a laugh, "but what say we women of the north band together, my Lady?"

Allie smiled. "Very well! Who knows, we may get lucky."

Posted by: Love_From_Above Sep 23 2004, 01:14 AM

QUOTE(Chiaroscuro @ Sep 23 2004, 01:15 AM)

Love-From-Above nibbled his nails in anticipation as the pairs began to match up. A sly and confident looking redguard approached the argonian and proposed a match.

This idea of pairing people up proposed an interesting way of making this quick and easy. Perhaps the old thief would give up his trade and just swindle the rich of Cyrodiil in games of "horseshoes".

The argonian sized up his partner and remembered something his first mentor in the Thieves guild told him.

Keep your friends close, and your enemies unaware

Not that he considered the friendly looking redguard an enemy, but he reckoned he would be competing with her for the prize. This showed promise to be fun and with his skill he was assured that he would end up with the tapestry no matter the outcome of this game...

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 01:15 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 23 2004, 01:21 AM)

Allie smiled. "Very well! Who knows, we may get lucky."

Loranna's smile seems slightly out of place on such a young woman ...

"I'll team with you," Solin hears a man with angular features and deep-set eyes say ...

Darius, meanwhile, takes a sip and mutters " ... Hmm; maybe let the top two or three teams go on, then have it become the free for all. Yes; let's do that."

Posted by: Attrebus Sep 23 2004, 01:17 AM

*While everyone is busy outside, Attrebus leaves for the Mages' Guild.*

Posted by: Solin Sep 23 2004, 01:25 AM

Solin nods to his partner. Hefting a shoe he gauges its weight.

Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 02:07 AM

*The effects of the earlier consumed Flask begin to take notice as Ones' entourage watches the "Horseshoe" match...*

"Master One I must confess...I did have a good time regardless of the unfavorable outcome, and you know I don't get out of that stuffy shop much" Ami explained "So I thank you Master One...for this "gift" if you will"

"Ami...what are you talking about? Don't tell me the Staff got to you !"

"No. no it's just...I'm happy to be away from home" she said

"What is she talking about?...I wish she'd make some sense...

"I'd be perfectly happy to leave now Master One" Ami asked questionably "I do have a long ride back to Sutch tomorrow"

"Right now?"

*Ami nods*

"Fine...Genjii...Ryx...Yrx...c'mon we're going for tonight"

"Well this was not what I had planned...now I have to hire somebody due to "technical difficulties", I wonder where the Morag Tong Guild is in Cyrodiil...oh well, tomorrows another day...'MENTAL NOTE' this event is going to be quite longer than expected...I'll have to Summon Ferin the Scamp Scribe to write a correspondence to the Empress...hmm

*One casts Recall and the entire Entourage disappears*

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 02:23 AM

OOC: At this point, we the late-night crowd all got tired and decided to finish up the horseshoe game later

If you wander into the thread between now and when we return, please do not interupt the horseshoe game, but otherwise have yourself a ball

Loranna

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 02:36 AM

*Lies half-sleeping on the red banks of the Nibenay, just outside the manor*
I wonder how the efforts to destroy the staff and bowl are going.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 02:43 AM

Allerleirauh took her turn, shaking her head at having to go first when she barely understood how to throw. Her first throw surprised her by coming within three inches of the peg... her second amazed her by ringing it perfectly! But that was mere beginner's luck. Her third missed; and in the second round, the best she could do was one dismal 3 inch throw.

"I told you so," she said, shaking her head, to her partner. She hadn't really been paying attention to Loranna throughout the evening; now she was fascinated by her. What color were her eyes? They must really pick up the light. Sometimes they seemed green, other times blue.

Posted by: Solin Sep 23 2004, 02:45 AM

Watching the other contestant's stances and throws intently Solin attempted to mimic them in his own throws. Hefting the metal in his right hand he feels its weight once more as he approached the throwing area. The first horseshoe flew from his hand towards the steel peg. He smiled as he watched it impact the ground short but tumbles over partially surrounding the peg, his first throw was a ringer.

He tried the same approach with his second throw. This time the metal shoe landed short and the stood still. Frowning he cast the third horseshoe, not wanting to under power his throw again he over compensated and with a loud clang the shoe bounced off the peg and landed out side the scoring range. Shaking his head he returned to the sidelines to wait on his next turn to throw.

When it arrived it passed much the same affair as the first, overall not bad but not great either.

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 23 2004, 06:03 AM

Chiaro stepped up to take her turn. Gently bouncing the horseshoe in her hand, she lined up for her first toss. The first one bounced once but landed within 3 inches, the second falling far enough short not to count, but giving her the range that she needed. The third toss was a solid ringer.

Watching her opponents, she waited until her turn to throw came around again. When it did, she was ready.

The first toss landed awkwardly, opening down with the curve leaning on the peg. The second, another ringer. And the third, one end hitting before the other, caused it to rotate so it was only just touching the peg.

Not a bad effort, she thought.

Posted by: B Sep 23 2004, 06:08 AM

B returns and finds the guest out playing horseshoes. He inquires about the night’s events and then goes off to look for Attrebus.

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 07:42 AM

*Runs up to B*
Sir B, if you could tell him that trying to permanently destroy an artifact like that bowl or the Wabbajack is utterly futile. I asked the local priest of Xerxes about it, and he said the only time such an undertaking was a success that he knew of was when Fearstruck was destroyed, although he says that might be a folktale. I think it would be best to hide them someplace safe.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 08:34 AM

After a good nights sleep, Arynel emerges from a sideroom to find the quests trying their luck at horseshoes. The Breton overhears them mention a tapestry up for grabs, and wathes the game on the sidelines.

Posted by: stratigo Sep 23 2004, 10:04 AM

A man in fine armour with a silver blade sheathed in a bejewled scabberd walks in. Alexi looked around the hall. He always hated these social functions, but being a high ranking knight and noble he was always ablieged to come. Of course that never stopped him from being as late as he could.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 11:17 AM

Solin's partner, Dimitrius, steps up to the line, his deep-set eyes glinting craftily. With confident ease he throws his horseshoe ...

His first throw is a little off, he thinks to himself, as it comes up a leaner instead of a ringer. His next two throws land just where he wants them, however, and a thin smile creeps along his face.

"All in the wrist, friends," he says with a smug tone, nodding to himself. His smugness dampens slightly as he plays on however, and finds he tends to only get one ringer each round.

" ... Eh; stupid breeze ..." he complains, frowning; other people may have trouble noticing a breeze

------

Loranna had given Allerleirauh a warm, happy smile when the silver-haired Nord scored her ringer, and on her turn right after had managed to get one herself, though none of her other throws were particularly notable.

"Well, we're just learning," she had laughed, winking to Allerleirauh as she wnet to wait for her next turn.

By the third round, Loranna's tosses were lucky to get leaners, but as Allerleirauh watches, she may notice that Loranna seems to becoming progressively more confident and assured with each round ... only more than one would expect.

The next time Loranna turns to smile at Allerleirauh, her grin is more bemused, her eyes more glinting cannily than sparkling with youthful exuberance.

"Well," Loranna shrugs to Allerleirauh, "for two beginners we're not doing all that bad ... and besides, the point is to have fun, is it not?"

Posted by: Love_From_Above Sep 23 2004, 11:22 AM

Love-From-Above takes a small stretch and lizard-yawn before walking up to the line.

I feel as if my intelligence is somehow being insulted..

Love-From-Above let the horsehoe fly from his fingertips and as he expected the first one hit nicely against the bar making a pleasant "ding" sound.

A small amount of applause started up but the argonian quickly picked up another shoe and did the same thing with ease which seemed to stifle much of the audience's appreciation for "beginner's luck". Love-From-Above could hear someone from one of the other team's mutter, "I should have known better than to play a throwing game with an argonian."

As Love-From-Above was picking up his third horseshoe when he noticed an Altmer walking thru the crowd. He looked very familiar. A former associate of Nael's, the argonian considered.

"B", was what he was called...?

I wonder if he is here for the same thing or if it is sheer coincidence?

Distracted in his musings Love-From-Above tossed his horseshoe just a couple inches shy of what the game called a "ringer". So he picked up some points for almost accomplishing what the game was all about... too easy.

Might as well make them believe I am beatable..

Posted by: Carnajo Sep 23 2004, 11:34 AM

Carnajo stands in a corner, brandy in hand as usual, sipping it slowly while enjoying the game. He glances quickly at his cane, which although ournately carved, seems rather boring and ordinary after the days excitement...

To himself: I wonder where Attrebus has made off with such an intersting artifact. I'd love the opportunity to have a closer look at it. i have no interest in a useless tapestry, but I wonder if any other wonderful artifacts may make an appearance, or what else the Lord may have hidden away.

Just then Loranna steps up to take her turn.

Thinking: She seems to be on a team with Allerleirauh, there seems to be no shortage of beautiful women tonight. Though the seducers slightly disturb me, wonder what One is all about.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 11:39 AM

"I am having fun," Allerleirauh admitted honestly.

Loranna... she had a public persona and a private one, Allie decided. Which was which? Talking to her seemed strangely familiar.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 11:42 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 23 2004, 11:49 AM)

"I am having fun," Allerleirauh admitted honestly.

Loranna... she had a public persona and a private one, Allie decided. Which was which? Talking to her seemed strangely familiar.

"That's good," Loranna says, smiling at Allerleirauh, " ... because I think we're not gonna make it to the finals."

Her grin turns charmingly impish, almost girlish.

This is fun ... Loranna thinks to herself, turning to watch a poor, drunk Imperial noble almost bean Darius off the head.

" ... Oops ..." she says in a nonplussed tone.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 11:51 AM

Strangely familiar... or just strange? Loranna seemed to switch personas moment by moment; her voice changed, her expression altered, her body language shifted. Allie felt certain Loranna was aware of her interest, aware of her notice. Was she an actress showing off? Someone she should know, in disguise?

Do I know you? She almost asked, but then Loranna turned, and the moment passed.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 11:58 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 23 2004, 12:01 PM)

At length, every team had their chance, and Darius tallies up the final scores and announces " ... Right; the two final teams are ... Solin and Dimitrius, and Lover From Above and Chairo! Good game everyone, good game!"

Various people mutter about their rotten luck; Dimitrius smiles and bows to some of them.

"Right; let's take a break, get some refreshments," Darius suggests. "We can hold the final round ... hmm; let's hold the final round first thing, tomorrow night. Nothing like a little anticipation to make things interesting, right?"

As the crowd begins to mill back toward the dance hall, Loranna turns and smiles at Allerleirauh. "Thanks for being my partner," she says. "Maybe next time Lord Darius suggests a game we can team up again?"

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 23 2004, 12:06 PM

*after watching the festivities, looks around the ball room, namely towards display cases, still searching for that ebony plated goblet*

Posted by: stratigo Sep 23 2004, 12:08 PM

Alexi walks through the hall and grabs a brandy. A strange group of people this night. He leans against the wall, trying to seem as inconspicious as possible.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 23 2004, 12:12 PM

QUOTE

As the crowd begins to mill back toward the dance hall, Loranna turns and smiles at Allerleirauh. "Thanks for being my partner," she says. "Maybe next time Lord Darius suggests a game we can team up again?"

"Too much beauty in one place," she said, with a mock flirtatious, self dismissive giggle, to cover the fact that she was staring. "Actually I'd enjoy that."

Crown... Her subconscious brain handed her an image of Loranna crowned, standing in darkness. She HAD seen her before, then. Runaway noblewoman?

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 12:20 PM

Elaine, Melanus, and Samson begin circulating again, going about their prospective duties. The giant form of Harg is still absent.

Loranna smiles at Allerleirauh, her expression almost ... maternal, and seemingly knowing.

"Thank you," she says, her tone mature, and grateful. "Anyway, it seems as though the night's settling down now; shall we go help ourselves to some refreshements and find ourselves some dance partners to bask in our northern beauty?"

She winks as she makes her last statement, looking slightly girlish again - but only slightly.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 12:58 PM

"So many secrets here." Arynel whispers as he treds across the dance room floor. "So many strange going's on, perhaps we have not seen the last of HIM. I hope the final round of horseshoes will be without complications, but I must be prepared for the worst."

The Breton steps out into the garden.

Posted by: One87xe Sep 23 2004, 02:26 PM

*The Serpent in Talon Inn...early morning*

"I knew something was wrong with that Brandy the other day...glad I didn't get a throbbing headache this time...hmm...maybe I should keep Ami with me for a few more days, theres no telling what kind of nonsence will go on tonight and she is quite handy if theres to be trouble...ok One time for business: Summon Ferin for the letter to Empress Likeia, send Genjii to get more Septims from the Imperial Bank...I hope my account is still active, its been awhile since I've been in Cyrodiil this long...I wonder who won that "Horseshoe" game they were playing last night?...I wonder if Grath still lives on the Eastern bridge...having a Veteran Orc could prove troublesome though...especially if he---"

*One's thoughts had been interupted by what could only be described as a "Cat Fight"*

"Ok...enough of this, those Khajiiti next to us have been nothing but noisy and belligerent since I got here...do they just sit in there and smoke Skooma all day?...*Hisssssss,Rowrrrrr* Errr...ok lets go...I'll ask politely once...even though I know a high Khajiit is a dangerous Khajiit is a rude Khajiit I'll keep civilized as long as possible...I'll go myself, no need to wake everyone else"

*One proceeds to leave his room and walk next door to the Khajiiti room...wherein he can hear chaos unfolding*

*KNOCK,KNOCK*

"Ehhh...did you come for the Sugar?" said a rather scruffy looking Khajiit

"No...I came to tell you guys to keep it down...I'm trying to think"

"Khajiit no take orders from a half-breed mongrel...about your business" he said most disrepectfully

*SLAM*

"Ok...remain calm...1,2,3,4....forget this"

*BOOM...One splinters the door with a nicely directed Fireball*

"I tryed to ask nice...I tryed to be polite...but no...as you would say 'Khajiit no having it' so here kitty,kitty,kitty"

*A Suthay-Raht on the far bed leaps towards One...in his hands what appears to be an Iron Dagger...One dodges the attack effortlessly and knocks him unconscious with a Shock spell...before he can regain his momentum every Khajiit in the room is heading straight for him...they didn't seem so numerous at first...a Cathay-Raht appears from an outside balcony carrying a war axe while One fearlessly sends Khajiit flying*

"Hmm this is going much better than I thought...I thought a Khajiiti had tons of agility and quickness...the Sugar must be affecting them...oh...what the hell?"

"Yo-y-your dead...cmon Sinchel cut him in half!!" a bleeding Khajiit said

*the Khajiit known as "Sinchel" takes a large swing with his axe...One ducks the blow and watches as it cut through the door frame and half-slices one of the already hanging hatches...the Khajiit's second blow barely misses One's face and he can feel the breeze as the axe flies past...One goes in low and lands a nasty punch to Sinchel's stomache...the Khajiiti howls with pain and picks One up and throws him across the room...the already half dazed Khajiiti retreat out the splintered door all the while watching this unfold*

"Where the hell is everyone...we stay right next door...I know they hear this going on...Genjii...Ami...someone better show up, otherwise I'll have to kill him...or maybe"

*One quickly comes to the decision that its the Khajiit Sinchel or him...he determines Sinchel...with that he assumes the Shehai stance and as quickly as One willed it his Shehai appears...a wonderful Shehai it is with two golden serpents entertwining around a blade of pure fire which never burned him, but was hotter than Dagoth Ur to everyone else...Sinchel sprung across the room attempting to slash One with his axe...only to find One had cut his axe in two leaving the head in the far wall near where Sinchel had appeared from and leaving the hilt in the Khajiit's hand...the entire instance took a split second and seems time had frozen...One's Shehai disappears as he walks past the still blinking Sinchel and back towards the door...Sinchel touches his left arm only to find it in pain and still smoldering, the smell of burnt fur still hangs in the air and blood trikles down Sinchel's arm, he lets out a large howl as the pain finally reaches his brain...One continues past the huddled Khajiiti in the hall way*

"Your friend will be fine...although you might want to see a healer about that arm...thats a deeper cut than I had intended"

"Y-y-y-yes" one of the Khajiit said in fear

"And keep it down...my friends are trying to sleep...please!!"

*One proceeds back next door to his room where you can hear him yelling about "sleeping stones" and "what if the Dark Brotherhood had tryed to get me" followed by a phrase about "loyalties and duty", this goes on for quite some time*

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 23 2004, 03:04 PM

*leaves the ballroom, for the rendezvous with Chiaro in the garden*

*sits down on a bench by a far wall from the entrance, so he can spot her when she enters...and to watch the commings and goings of people for anything the Elder Council might want to know of*

Posted by: fythbro Sep 23 2004, 03:10 PM

Don Arkangel continues to mingle with the folk of the hearthfire ball. By now he is quite intoxicated.

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 23 2004, 03:31 PM

Off in the distance in the woods comes the sound of music. A traveling bard and his musicians. He is singing but you can't heard the words just yet.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 05:00 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 23 2004, 03:41 PM)

Off in the distance in the woods comes the sound of music. A traveling bard and his musicians. He is singing but you can't heard the words just yet.

As the evening winds down, Loranna hears the music and smiles ...

---

Sometime the Next Day ...

Darius sits outside by the river with his most trusted servants: Harg, Samson, Elaine, and Melanus. The young Imperial noble wears a worried frown.

"Well, it's obvious by now that the Mad God has decided to invite himself to our little celebration," Darius says grimly, looking at his servants with his most determined look. "And it's beginning to look like there's not all that much we can do to keep him out ..."

"Typically no one can my Lord," Melanus offers helpfully. "Being a Daedra Prince hath its advantages ..."

"The Fist of Harg can lay any man or beast low ..." Harg claims, clenching his fists.

"Not this one, big guy," Samson says, trying to keep Harg from going off again.

" ... My Lord, should we cancel the celebration?" Elaine asks, her expression worried. Melanus frowns slightly ...

Darius blinks. " ... It would be terribly embarrassing if we did," he says, though his tone betrays his own contemplation of the idea. "Some very important guests have come a long way to be here; even with the Golden Road running around, well ... we can't just tell people to pack up and leave ..."

"Ah the joy of high society," Samson jokes. "The idea that people would be miffed at being told to go home because She ... cause the Mad One's capering about is itself mad."

"Likely that was his intention," Elaine grouses. "Or perhaps the simple madness of it all is what attracted him in the first place ..."

"The point is, we need to do something to ensure our guests don't get hurt, or go mad, or worse," Darius interjects. "Which is why we're all here right now."

"If I may be so bold, sir," Melanus offered. "I have ntoiced that several of our guests seem ... used to dealing with situations such as these. Perhaps we should ask them for counsuel and help."

"What if one of them is the Mag God though?" Elaine asks. "Or possessed by him, or just working for him? That Altmer seemed kind of suspicious ..."

"For that matter, how do we know the Mad One hasn't possessed one of our staff?" Samson asks, immediately wishing he hadn't as everyone started looking at each other with suspicious eyes ...

"Look, that's ridiculous," Darius insists. "We know each other well enough that we'd know if something was out of sorts like that!"

Both Elaine and Melanus examine their fingernails ...

" ... The Fist of Harg thinks everyone is being stupid," Harg rumbles. "If you're all so worried about being possessed, then why not just go see the local priests and have them knock the spirit out of you? Or the Fist of Harg himself could ..."

"Ahh, I like the first idea better," Samson says, rising quickly to stop Harg from getting up.

" ... Good idea Harg," Darius says, surprised at hearing Harg say something reasonable. "But more than that ... tonight, we need to do two things. One, we must keep our guests occupied, especially if mad things start happening again, and two, we need to talk to some of our more experienced guests and see what advice they can offer for dealing with ... this situation. As for the first, the horseshoe contest will only last for so long; we need to come up with additional diversions. I suggest we go through and ask if anyone would like to perform a short play for tomorrow's Tales and Tallows feast, as our actor troupe has since given me their notice. Bloody cowards ..."

"We'll need more than that," Elaine points out.

"We have several scholars present; perhaps we can encourge one or more of them to start a discussion," Melanus suggests. "There are several recent events which I am sure people would enjoy hearing more about; the affair this past Hogithum comes to mind ..."

"I saw we have a couple duelists in the party," Samson says. "Maybe we can arrange for a few exhibition matches, both for tomorrow and even for tonight.

"The Fist of Harg is always ready to test the strength of his arms against all comers!" Harg grins. Everyone looks at him ...

" ... All capital ideas," Darius says diplomatically. "Feel free to continue thinking of more of them, after we all take a quick jaunt to the temple ..."

And so begins the third night ...

Posted by: stratigo Sep 23 2004, 05:37 PM

Alexi walks out onto the compound. His first night there was very uneventful. It seemed all was going well and he'd be out of here by tomorrow. He started to jog. Alexi enjoyed jogging. it gave him time to think and kept him in good condition. He wandered if anything interesting was happening tonight. As long as he was here, he might at least try to enjoy himself.

Posted by: Aki Sep 23 2004, 05:44 PM

"Okay..lesse hear...bolted door?check.Barred windows?check.Obilgitory huge iron chains?check, Guar steak?check.Right ready."Reichi said checking of the security measures he had put in place.Both moons would be full tonight.He couldn't, even with the ring, stave off a transformation tonight of all nights.The ring would only prolong the process.Therefore it was sitting on a nearby table.

C'mon...you don't need this...lets go to the party tonight.
I know what your trying to do and i sugest you stop it tonight for the good of both of us.If i transform there....ill be marked and when i die, you die.
Oh..right...
And you have to tonight to come up with a bet.
How about i give you a bone!?
You don't have a bone.
Oh...yeah...how about...i leave and are cured of your lycanthropy?
Hahahaha...good one...i don't think its a good idea to trust a wolf.
why not?
Because your triuckey!You'll trick me!
thats foxes.
Well..there are no werefoxes.
How do you know?
I know because the book http://til.gamingsource.co.uk/dfbooks/b036_lycanthropy.shtml told me.
Curses.....why did i have to get stuck with the one smart dunmer?
HEY!
OOC:AKA i wont be here tonight(well mostly...maybe later) buti wanted to give a IC excuse.

Posted by: Chex Sep 23 2004, 06:05 PM

*Maji, refreshed from a good night's sleep, carefully slips on her robe.
This one is a dark rose, something fit for a queen...'s servant. But nevertheless, extravagant.*
*Slipping her dagger in its sheath and securing it, she steps out of her room and closes the door behind her, confidently stepping out into the hall*
*RIIIIIPPP*
*Back inside her room, she can be seen frantically trying to stitch the ruined fabric. A muffled curse can be heard as she jabs herself with the needle, and another as she realizes the sleeve is in the flame of her candle.*

((This may take a while, so I'll see you all later tonight *grin*))

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 06:15 PM

*Walks into the main danceroom*
There doesn't seem to be many people here.
*Walks into a sideroom and begins reading a tome of his own*
Interesting...
They think the Nibenay soil is red from... *Mumbles too softly for any to hear*

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 06:16 PM

In a nearby Inn...

Arynel mummbles to himself while shuffeling through an assortment of scrolls and potions.

"Let's see, restore magicka, remove curse, invisibility [he continues on with a list of spell effects], I do hope I have enough."

With a wave of his hand the scrolls vanish. "Glad I conjured up the paper I wrote those on, that way I don't have to worry about sneaky fingers searching my pockets."

The Breton grows silent, his hand travels into his pocket and emerges with an exquisite ring. "If only I had summoned you." He says, studying the ring enticingly. "Then I might be able to cast you away. My blessing."

Arynel returns the ring to his pocket, lets out a deep breath, and feigns a smile. "But what am I worried about, the ball has been kept under control for the past two nights, I'm sure everything will be fine."

The Breton puts on his best exquisite coat, exits the room.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 06:21 PM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep 23 2004, 06:25 PM)

Loranna follows Nelacar into the side room, doing a splendid job at ignoring the lurking Samson who is trying hard not to look like he's watching Nelacar like a hawk.

"Hmm?" Loranna murmurs at Nelacar, idly looking over at the other selection of books. "Ooh, that Tale of the Dwemer story about the guy with the club; I remember that one. Always thought the author had been trying to show off his club lessons the day he wrote that ..."

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 06:26 PM

*Notices Loranna followed him and grins*
Am I so irresistible?
And yes, you're probably right. The Ransom of Zarek, too, except with the various athletic skills. Felim was not only an absolute idiot, but probably vain as well.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 06:30 PM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep 23 2004, 06:36 PM)

Loranna grins. "I thought you knew the answer to that already," she teases. "As for Felim ... I'll bow to your superior age and experience on that, considering that I first heard the stories through a bard singing them."

Samson quietly signlas to a servant, who quietly finds Darius and tells the nobleman that Nelacar is present. Darius, whispers something back to the servant, who nods and runs off.

Great; he would decide to show up early tonight ... Darius grumbles, all while smiling warmly and greeting guests. Wonder how he got past me this time ...

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 06:39 PM

*Grins again, then sips some water*
But do you know if you're so irresistible?
Age and wisdom? You don't need that to know what a fool he was. He took various folk tales and changed some names, and called them Dwemer.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 06:46 PM

QUOTE(Nelacar @ Sep 23 2004, 06:49 PM)

"Irresistable?" Loranna laughs. "Not quite; alluring on my best day and attractive most often, but hardly irresistable. As for him being a fool ... well, from what I've seen, people still eat up his stories, at least where I'm from. So maye he was more just utterly shameless - but I can see foolish too."

Loranna grins, and sighs. "It does seem kind of ... well, silly ... to have your story's moral be all about knowing the importance of having witnesses to your deeds, but focus so much of your story on showing off how much you know about clubbing people to death."

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 06:51 PM

*Chuckles*
So now you're humble, too?
Apparently, not many are aware that Gor Felim created the pseudonym Marobar Sul. And something tells me half of what he has in his versions of various folk tales wasn't in the original. Namely, the parts where he shows off his skill.

Posted by: Ash_Sage825 Sep 23 2004, 06:52 PM

Mavendas walks into the dance hall again. He grabs a bottle of flin and begins taking the occasional swig, taking out his book and writing in it on occasion. He continues to scan the dance hall for another few minutes he tucks his book into his cloak, walks into the side-room, takes out The Book of the Daedra and begins to read it, taking certin interests on the pages detailing Sheagorath.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 06:57 PM

Arynel enters the manor, and notices it is relatively empty, he enters a sideroom and begins to read http://www.til.gamingsource.co.uk/mwbooks/anuad.shtml

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 06:57 PM

In the main hall, Darius looks around for his horseshoe champions, all while greeting people and encouraging them to enjoy themselves. He looks around, trying to decide who looks suitable for being in tomorrow's plays ...

Loranna chuckles, covering her mouth with her hand. "I'm just having the time of my life," she says, her blue eyes glinting merrily.

"Okay, so he's shameless, vain, and a fool," she says. "Poor fellow, our Felim. Surely there's some positive trait in here somewhere for him?"

Seeing Mavendas out of the corner of her eye, Loranna turns and gives him a small smile, her blue eyes looking lovely in the light.

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 07:04 PM

*Turns to greet Mavendas, and bows low*
So kind of you to join us, Sera.
*Turns back to Loranna*
Anyways, the only redeeming quality in him is that he managed to record two tales of value. Chimarvamidium and The Seed. The first is the only one that was probably ever Dwemer, and the Seed is the only known Argonian folktale.

Posted by: Ash_Sage825 Sep 23 2004, 07:07 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 23 2004, 07:07 PM)

Seeing Mavendas out of the corner of her eye, Loranna turns and gives him a small smile, her blue eyes looking lovely in the light.

Mavendas returns Loranna's smile and Nelacar's, giving them a slight wave then returning to reading, continuously writing notes in his book. In his mind he keeps re-winding back to last night, and he thinks to himself.

Those eyes were emerald-green last night, I swear on Julainos that those were green. Now either my mind likes to play tricks on me, as it certainly has been doing, or I should seriously consider laying off the flin.

He stares at the bottle of flin for a moment, shakes his head and mumbles

"Nah I'll go with my mind"

He takes another swig from his flin, and contiues to read.

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 23 2004, 07:09 PM

Chiaro arrives today in a deep ruby gown, slashed with gold and embroidered with thread of gold around the bodice.

I simply have to get together with Allie and do some shopping tomorrow, she thinks to herself, adjusting the skirt of her gown. This is the last of my formal gowns.

Striding confidently into the hall, she notices Darius and glides up to pay her respects.

"I thoroughly enjoyed last night's horseshoe contest. I do look forward to continuing this evening. This has been the most interesting ball I've attended in such a long time." She smiled and gave her host a quick kiss on the cheek before stepping away toward the refreshement table.

She looked around trying to spot Allie in the crowd, wanting to propose a shopping trip in town the following day. Apparently Allie had yet to to arrive, so she wandered through the side rooms seeking Erenius.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 07:13 PM

Darius smiles as Chairo greets him. "A pleasure to see you again! Yes quite; I'm looking forward to the final rounds myself ... say, if you see the lovely Allerleirauh or the scholar B, could you send them my way?"

Loranna nods. "That's something, at least; so he wasn't all bad, just mostly so."

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 07:23 PM

True. I suppose that something similar could be said about you, in that you're mostly beautiful, but a little humble.
And is it just me, or are there several rude people on the staff here?

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 23 2004, 07:25 PM

*walks in, wearing his rapier, vest, and a magnificent silk pants and shirt, with the finest leather shoes*

*walks over to Chiaro*

"Hello there, Chiaro," Erenius says to her. "I apologize about leaving suddenly last night, but I simply had to...and I also apologize about not meeting you at the garden as planned."

*pauses for a moment*

"Have you found anything new?" he continues.

Posted by: B Sep 23 2004, 07:28 PM

The door to the Hall opens and B enters. Looking at the people present, he replies, "I was unable to locate Attrebus." Shaking his head, he finds a chair.

B sits down and takes a small leather journal from his satchel and undoes the strap that binds it. He places the book on his lap and removes his black gloves. Several pages are turned until a blank one is found. B slowly moves his fingers across the empty paper. As his hand slides across the page, a trail of preternatural runes is left behind.

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 23 2004, 07:34 PM

"Erenius, good to see you. I kind of got involved in the horseshoe tourney, so I didn't get to do much in the way of investigating. However, I did get the impression that there is something of importance in the tapestry being offered as a prize. Love from Above seemed almost desperate to get his hands on it."

She paused, then led Erenius into a quiet corner. "There are some very strange occurrances going on here, that seem to relate to the Mad God. I think we will have to be very careful in our search, as things may not be what they seem."

Thinking about the dashing guard, Attrebus, who took the artifacts of staff and bowl with him she wondered what other items in the household and among the guests' possessions might be tampered with.

Even something as mundane as a horseshoe could take a life of its own in a situation like this, she thought to herself. I must be on guard tonight during the finals.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 07:42 PM

In the side rooms, a servant stumbles into the room, having been not-so-discretely listening in.

"Um, finger sandwiches for you all ..." he says, holding up a tray.

" ... Maybe," Loranna says, giggling a little. "Though I can imagine why they'd be so ... thank you dear, these look scrumptous ..."

Darius, seeing B, heads over to him. "Good sir, thank you for coming back," he says, smiling. "I was wondering if I could ask to draw upon your expertise, to deal with a small matter for the festivities .."

Posted by: B Sep 23 2004, 07:47 PM

B notices Lord Darius moving towards him. He closes his journal and gives the cover two quick taps with his index finger. A dim, red light radiates from the leather cover. After a few seconds, the light solidifies into a barrier that will protect his most prized possession. His places his journal back into the satchel. Standing up, he prepares to meet his visitor.

B bows and listens to Darius. When Darius is finished, B replies, "How can I be of service?"

Posted by: Nelacar Sep 23 2004, 07:47 PM

*Takes the tray*
Thank you. You will stop eavesdropping, and you will leave. Again, thank you.
*The servant nods dumbly and leaves, to stunned to think*
That's three rude people on the staff. That Cyrodiil, that one who interrupted us, and also that Redguard.

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 07:53 PM

Arynel appears from a sideroom and notices Lord Darius and B conversing.

"This should be interesting." He whispers from the shadows, casting a spell to fortify his hearing.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 07:54 PM

Loranna sighs. "Maybe we should talk to the host," she suggests. "I'm certain this is all a misunderstanding ..."

Darius says "Well, um ... to be blunt, my good sir, my servants and I ... well, we're not really experienced in dealing with the sort of otherworldly influence that's been going on these past couple of nights. Mortal rapscallions are more our speed, you know? I was wondering if you could help us make things a little more ... well, insanity-proof."

Posted by: Aki Sep 23 2004, 07:55 PM

Your trickeir than me!The wolf voice yelled as Reichi walked up towards the manor, the ring on his finger covered by a glove, there was a matching glove on the other hand as well.
Hey...its not my fault YOU don't know the moon cycles and i t was able to lull you into a sense of security.
Your evil.
Thank you.

Reichi pushed the door to the ball open and walked in casually.He noticed it wasn't as lively as the night before.He almost hoped the Mad God would make a apearance soon...it sure would be interesting.

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 23 2004, 07:58 PM

"I noticed myself...almost as if he is here, in an avatar of sorts...but who? Not the servants, they seem to be too ignorant to be of any use to him. And it isnt Darius or Harg," Erenius says. "you have any ideas?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 23 2004, 08:02 PM

The song that seemed to fade away into the chirruping of crickets last night has never entirely disappeared. Though it’s easy to miss unless you listen for it, it sounds like the single voice has turned into a chorus. Still the words cannot be heard, though the melody is somewhat familiar …

Posted by: B Sep 23 2004, 08:03 PM

B thinks for a moment or two and then responds, "I do know a few charms and incantations to make things a little difficult, but if Sheogorath wants to play his games, I’m afraid there is little any of us can really do."

B looks around the Hall and begins to plan his strategy.

Posted by: Chiaroscuro Sep 23 2004, 08:03 PM

"Attrebus was sure it was a servant last night. An old woman working as a maid." Chairo replied. "I'm not sure if anyone has managed to track her down yet. All of the other servants appear to be as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs."

"Perhaps we should take the opportunity before more guests arrive to have a look around. And with all the fuss over the Mad God, we can always claim to be looking for other enchantments." She smiled deviously.

So saying, she moved to the doorway of the side room, taking note of the movements of the other people. Now, where would he likely store his collection of artifacts that he doesn't feel comfortable displaying? She thought to herself...

Posted by: FireMaster Sep 23 2004, 08:06 PM

"Very well," he said.

*stops for a few moments to think, then moves on, continuing to ponder on something vague, yet very specific*

Posted by: B Sep 23 2004, 08:06 PM

B closes his eyes and listens. He swears the music is getting louder. "It's worse than I thought," his thinks to himself.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 23 2004, 08:06 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 23 2004, 08:12 PM)

Loranna, contemplating wether to go and find Darius or just stay here and relax, notices the music once more. She quiets down, trying to make out the words ...

Darius blinks. " ... What?" he asks, sipping a small bottle of brandy ...

Posted by: Dumbkid Sep 23 2004, 08:10 PM

A chorus of chirping crickets invades Arynel's ears.

"Oh why did I ever cast the hearing fortifcation spell?" The Breton moans. "HE is here, I know it."

Arynel's hand trembles and moves towards his pocket.

Posted by: Attrebus Sep 23 2004, 08:11 PM

*Attrebus still hasn't returned.*

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